PAGE TEN ET Bile i 3 § London Lager Selling fast because made right TuE TRUE FLAVOR---AND Pure. TRY ITI LABATTS INDIA PALE ALE XXX STOUT Made and matured in the old way THE IDEAL BEVERAGES The kind yoware looking is the kind we sell | Scranton Coal Is good coal and we guarantee prompt delivery Booth & Co. Foot of West Street CAN BE ~-ALCURA WILL DO IT Alcura, the widely known treat- ment for Alcoholism can now be ob tained at our store. It is guaranteed to cure or 'benefit, or money refund- ed. Remedy that has been tried by thousands and found to do just as fit claims. x Drunkenness iz a disease. Thoae who- are afflicted with the craving for liquor have to be helped to throw it off. - Alcura No. 1 can be given secretly in coffee or food. Al- cura No. 2 is the voluntary treat- ment, Help your loved ones to. restore ly $1.00 box. wooklet. T. H. t 188 Princess street, Druggist, Charleston, Jan, 19~A.W. Johnston, the newly appointed Jostaster at Athens, took over the e last week. Mr, and Mrs, M, J. Kavanagh attended a party at Newboro on Friday evening. J. Morris is sawing wood in this sec- tion, W. C. Taylor has closed his fac- tory for the season. Mr. and Mrs; C. W. Murpliy entertained a few friends on Friday evening. Mrs. C. Green is slowly improving. * Dead Creek. Doings b Dead Creek, Jan. 19--~Roads have been in a bad condition, owing to the heavy fall of snow. Mrs. Frank Séott. suffering for some time of cancer, died on Tuesday. Mrs, Marshall Vaness has gone to Kingston to consult a doc- tor. Her husband accompanied her. Prayer meeting was held at 'Alfred Veley's on Thursday evening. Kath- Jeen Arney is home from Cobalt. Mr. and Mrs. John Newton returned from' Peterborough last -week: Joseph Amey; and Sanford Gayland made a business trip to Tamworth last week. Joseph Clancy and wife at Nathaniel Kellar's on Sunday; Elmore Peterson and Lena Vandy visited at John Woods' on Sun- day. Joyceville News Joyceville, Jah. 19.~Mrs. J. Vanals- tine is ill of pneumonia. Wilson Frank- lin has gone to Toronto to complete his military course, The stork has visited the vicinity again and left a young daughter at Mr, and Mrs. Frank "Mun- dell's, Cattle are in great demand, milkers selling from $50 to $70 a head and calves from $15to $30. A number from 'here attended the local hockey matches at Pine Hill. Farmers are get- ting " a spl of wood and drawmng hay. Miss W. Mullen, of Corry, Pa, is visiting at - James Mullen's. ~ Miss Mabel McFatlane is at home for a few days. Hugh Cairns has gone to general hospital for treatment. Hugh Donald- son, of Brockville, who has been visiting his brother, Robert, has returned home. Mallorytown Matters Mallorytown, Jan. 19.34R, H. McCal- pin is po to attend to his duties at the G.T.R. station again. 'For a few days he was missed because of illness, Many attended the Chosen Friends' "at home" in the Oddfellows' hall, on Friday even- ing. Egbert Mallory is drawing milk to Brockville three times a week, The sacramental service was held in St Johns' Presbyterian church yesterday. Henry Ruttle, who has been away in Saskatchewan and other western places, has come to Mallorytown to stay uriti! spring when he expects to return to the west. 0. L. Buell is drawing logs and in summer intends building a new barn, Alexander Morrow, rural mail carrier for route No. 3. had a horse break its leg by being kicked by another horse. ------ Hyrtington Happenings Hartington, Jan. 20--Rev. Melvin Taylor, Gananoque, conducted 'a mis- sionary service in the Methodist chyrch on Sunday. Mrs, John Dowker re- turned on Saturday from Camden East, where she attended the fumeral of her father, the late William Patterson, a former resident of this place, having. pet a general store here for a number years. School has reopened with Miss Alma Walker as teacher. Mrs. Thom Leonard has returned home. Mrs, Elizah Sigsworth is confined to the house, ill of grippe. Miss Bertha Jef- fery is teaching at the Union. Mr. and Mrs. James Walker, Holleford, at Alexander Thompson's. bell spent Sunday at his home here. Mrs. Babcock's sister is with her for a few days. . Reports From Enterprise Enterprise, Jan. 19.--Mrs, Dorland Wagar passed away very suddenly on Saturday, Jan. 10th. She had been ail- ing for years of heart trouble but for some time she had been somewhat bet- ter. Miss Minnie Snyder and Elliott Wagar visited at Miss Evelyn Wagar's on Sunday, Jan. 1ith. Mr, and Mrs. Rowland Peters, of Odessa, sptnt a few days visiting friends around here. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wagar, from North Dakota, were visitors here. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fenwick were at Henry Card's on Sunday. The Enterprise, and Napanee teams played an interesting game of hockey here on Saturday. The score was 'S to 3 m favor of Enterprise team. A few from here got their feet and hands frozen one cold night last week going out to Tamworth to play a game of hockey: ---- At Washburn's Corners Washburn's Corners, Jan. 19.--The mail carrier, Mr. Hollingsworth, made his round trip each day during the stormy and cold weather. Mahlon Yates disposed of a number of his fegistered Ayshire cattle recently to A. Henderson, of Lake Eloida." Josiah Bullard, Plum Hollow, celebrated his 94th birthday last week, and is still hale and hearty. The special services held at Soperton are vl attended. Miss Hattie Erwin returned last week from a visit with Mr, and Mrs; Snider, Mallory- town. Clint Washburn, of Sillson, is calling on friends and relatives here, after and absence of twelve years. Miss Danley has returned home from a visit at Robert Preston's, Chantry. A num- ber from here attended the play present- ed by the Lyndhurst Dramatic Club, ip aid of the Anglican church. It was éx- ceptionally well put on. The club has been tequested to repeat it. : -- Smith, Latimer Latimer, Jan. 193-The funeral of the late Charles Smith, who passed away on Jantary 5th, took place from his late residence at Latimer on January 7th. Deceased had been ailing for about six years, but wis confined to his bed for two days only. The late Ar. Smith was born in Norfolk, Englafid, and was sixty-five years of age. Late Charl THR DATLY BRITISH ; deceased are stil living in sFfuneral service was conduc vault. lia. Harry Camp- |" sisters and two brothers of 'the and. The by Rey. Mr, Codling, of Elginburg, after which the remains were placed in Catar we Centreville Tidings Centreville, Jan, 19.~Taundice and grippé are the two prevalent diseases in the village at present and a quite a number of villagers are on the sick fist. Last week was certainly some winter weather. The thermometer re- istered as low as thirty-four degrees. The members oi the Orange lodge nearly all tind out to the Scarlet meeting on Tuesday. Mr. amd Mrs, George Clancy spent a day recently with her father, A Jackson, Enterprise. Mr. and Mrs, Ross Milli- in have returned from Morven. Miss Baretce McGill is home on a vacation tour from the west. Mr. and Mrs. Turnbull visited at N. McGill's on New Year's day. Frank Lochhead spent over Sunday at his father's. Miss Hoth Fairbairn has returned from a short visit in' Descronto. Leo Donog hue spent one night recently at his home here. Visitors: Ella Evans, Mor- ven, at P. Evan's; Myrtle Connelly at L. Vaunest's; Gertrude Reid at Annie Lochhead's; Mrs. Frank Gerow and Miss F. McGill at Mrs. Fred Milligan's ; Miss V. Kerr with Miss N. Weese; Bert Lochhead at RR. J. Wilson's; Mr. and Mrs. Will Lockridge at J. Lockridge's. Hinch! ---- Budget from Folger. Folger, Jan. 20.--Lawrence Bros. are hauling lumber and ties to the siding at Moatsville and shipping if. Messrs. A. and J. Simpson are cut- ting and hauling ties and logs. A number from here attended the soc- ial at Conanto church Friday eve- ning. Mrs. Wilson Burnham, who is very ill of quinsy, is slightly im- proved. Mrs. James SiMipson is is the general hospital undergoing treatment. Miss Beatrice Simpson is' ill of quinsy. Miss Bessie Stew- art has returned to high school at Lanark, after spending the holidays at her home here. Mrs. D. Potter, of Deloraine, Manitoba, is here visiting friends, after an absence of twelve years. - Miss Gladys Lennox is home from Kingston for a holiday. Rev, W. Hall, Plevna, conducted service here Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs William Manion, sr., received a tele- gram conveying the sad news of the death of their oldest daughter, Ame!- (Mrs. John Courly), at Kennedy, Sask. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband, four children, her fathes mother, six sisters and six brothers Deceased was well known and likel by all while she was here. Sha had becn in the west about twelve years. tes Portland Township Council Harrowsmith, Jan. 13. -- Portland township council-elect met in Harrow- smith yesterday. The {following sub- scribed to the declaration of qualification and duty: J. E. Freeman, reeve: Wil- liam Reed, Thomas Watson, James Me- Keever and Zara Reynolds, councillors. Minutes adopted. On motion, Reed and Reynolds, Mrs. M. E. Charlton received a rebate of $5.50 on her 1913 taxes. On motion of Watson and McKeever, Her- bert Jamieson and C. W. Laidley were appointed auditors, salary $7.50 each On motion, Watson and McKeever, James Yorke and Thomas Bradford ap- pointed valuators of sheep killed by «dogs. On motion, Watson and Mec- Keever, Charles Hagerman was appoint- ed" caretaker of township hall, salary $12 and half proceeds of rent. On mo- tion, Reynolds and Reed, Thomas Dow- ker was appointed sanitary inspector at $10 a year. On motion, Reynolds and Reed, H. B. Campall was appointed member of board of health. Fred Clark applied to be removed from Verona school seétion to Bellrock section. On motion of Watson and Reed the reeve, to secure legal advice. On motion, Reynolds and McKeever, the appointment of assessor was left until February meeting. On motion, Watson aud - McKeever, the treasurer's salary was increased $50 a year. On motion, Watson and Reed, George Smith was appointed to look after the sidewalks in Harrowsmith during 1914. J On motion, Reed and Revnolds, the following accounts were paid: SOc. Henry McMullen for two loads of sand; $8 Henry McMullen for services clerk of the division court for four sit- tings: $8, Edward Tallen for services bailiff for four sittings of division court; 60c., George Brown for six ce- ment sacks returned; $20, Dr. Wilkins for medical attendance, paupers, 1913: $10. Dr. Wilkins for examination of William McQuay re sanity ; $53, Thomas A. Kerr to pay 'expenses of municipal elections: $4, Samuel Asseltine for rent of hall for four sittings of council: $10. J. L. Whiting for legal services, Verona drain; $21, Campbell & Wright for ser- vices, Verona drain. On motion, Reed and Watson, the fol- lowing accounts were paid: $1.50, I. H. Ruttan, cedar for bridge: $375 john Walker, cutting bush on Donnelly road; $2.50, Metropolitan bank for draft for payment on county rates. 4 On motion, Reynolds and Watson, the following accounts were paid: $12 50, M Percy for keep of Mrs. I. Mills, Novem- ber and December, 1913, and January. 1914; $6, Samuel Revell for keep Maggie Revell, November and Decem- ixty-f e was mar. ried in 1871 to Elizabeth Beeby, af Essex, England. ey came to Canad in "1879, and since that time, lived Inverary, Elginburg and Latimer, The deceased was not ouly oue of the most prosperous farmers of the it but also one of the ios sespacted and every one who knew him, okt of Him in. the highest terms. He will - ly mi by his friends and survived Ask for free The is and four children: Louisa Arthur at home, Thomas, of Rochester ; Mrs. Shartes Darling, of Fossemour, Sask. of | . WEDNESDA % The triple skirt has been voted [ veraslly becoming, especlally when it Is fashioned of a light Slmy fabric or a clinging silk. Another very attractive feature of many of the new frocks is the surplice bodice. This is another revival and promises to rival its first appearance in popularity. As printed chiffons, taffeta and light silks are to be generally fashionable the coming season, it is safe to predict that bordered materials will have a first piace. They are so well suited to the two and threé tiered skirts and the overblouse designs. Number 8150 is developed in a bord- ered chiffon over charmeuse and is a charming afternoon or informal even- ing gown. Fer size 36 this costume re- quires 534 yards of 36-inch material { - THE BOX-PLAITED BLOUSE WIEH POCKETS : AN APPROVED NOVELTY: ih the fashions to-day despite thelr frills and What gould be, more convenient than a real pocket: on each side of a blouse? The scwut blouse which is here filustrsted ia new the. back of 'the collar which is ef- fective. A skirt of dark blue duvetyn with a plaid tunic accompanies the blouse. This blouse may be copied in size 38 with 2% yards of 36-inch material; the skirt (8145) requires for size 24, 4% yards of 36-inch ma- terial or 3% yds. of 42-inch material. Number 8145--saizes 22 t6 30. There is a strictly practical element | Number 8130---sizes 34 to 44. Number. 8119--stzes 32 to 44 if 4 Fach pattern 15 cents. MOTHER ! IF CHILD'S fornia Syrup of Figs." A laxative to-day saves a sick child to-morrow. Children simply will not take the time from play to empty their bowels, which become clogged up with waste, liver gets sluggish; stomach sour. Look at the tongue mother! If coated, or your child is listless, cross, feverish, breath bad, restless, doesn't eat Jeartily, full of cold or has sore throat or any other children's ail- ment, give a teaspoonful of "Cali- fornia Syrup of Figs," then don't worry, because it is perfectly harm. less, and in a few hours all this con- stipation poison, sour bile and fer- menting waste will gently move out of the howels, and you will have a well, playful child again. A thor- ough "inside cleansing" is oftimes ali that is necessary. It should be the first treatment given in any sickness. Beware of counterfeit fig syrups. Ask your druggist for a 50-cent bottle of "California Syrup of Figs' which has full directioas for babies, child- ren of all ages and for grown-ups plainly printed on the bottle. Look carefully and ses that it is made by the "California Fig Syrup Company." Don't be 'fooled. ber, 1913, ahd January, Standard Publishing Co and advertising. On motion, McKeever and Watson, council! adjourned to meet in Verona, February 2 1914; $105.10, for' printing Aftor kissing her husband for . the first time in seven years, Mrs. Helen Olashak, victim of melancholia, killed herself and ten-year daughter, Caro- line, with gas. Olashak, who is a night worker, found the bodies when he returned home in New York. . Sut-- SAY QUEEN INTERFERED Interesting Story Regarding the Les- lie-Mellville Divorce Case London, Jan. 21.--The Leslie-Mell- ville divorce suit, in which Earl- Fitzwilliam is one of the 'co-respond- ents, was mentioned in the divorce court, the earl's counsel making ap- plication that the case mighti be ex- pedited on the ground that the pub- licity givgn it by the press made it desirable that the earl, who denies the charges, should be given an early opportunity 'of dealing with the sl- legations made against hinl. The Preident of the court refused the ap- plication. In legal circles it is stated that the earl's application was the result of Queen Mary's interference. The queen it is said, was greatly perturb. ed over the scandal as the eari has been a great favorite in court. Only a few months back he entertiined the king and queen at his countpy seat. © Upon the publication of tne details, pending a divorce smit, it is understod that the queen's displeas- ure was conveyed to the earl. BERNHARDT NOW POOR General Satisfaction at Honor Con- ferred Upon Her, Paris, Jan. 21.--General satistact- lon is expressed on the conferring of the Cross of the Legion of Honor on Sarah Besnhardt. Le Petit Paris- ien says: "No dramatist or poet has done 80 much as Mme. Bernhardt for the diffusion abroad of the French lan- guage and the dramatic repertoire which is its pride. . With prdigious energy she has given her entire life to travelling about the world, mak- ing French dramatists applauded and loved, "Racine, Hugo, Musset, Dumas, and Richepin all owe 'their internat- fonal renown to her. To-day this actress, who has had an opportunity to amass millions, fifids herself poor. It is for this reason that the cross which had been refused to her so often, is mow pinned to her heant. *'Whea Shoes Go to Ten Dollars a Fa ir" {shocked on Saturday eveni CATARAQUI BUDGET -- People Greatly Shocked Over Clyde's Tragic Death Cataraqui, Jan. 19--The village 'was when the news came of the death of John Clyde, who was killed by being kicked by one of his 'horses, in his own yard. Mrs. Clyde, who saw the accident, is sufier- ing very much from shock. Deceased leaves four sons, William and Percy at hone, John and Juse and two daughters, Mrs. Balder, o Pittsburg, and Miss Minnie at home. The funeral will be held on Tuesday afternoon, Mrs. John Baker entertained the Glen- vale and Cataraqui junior hockey teams, after the match on Saturday afternoon. All are sorry to hear of the continued illness in Verona of Mrs. W. F. Perley. Mrs, J. Martin, Kingston, is spending a few days with Mrs, Guess, Some of the young married people of the village spent a pleasant ev ing last week at the home of Mrs. Ferguson, Pine street, Kingston, being asked to meet Mr. and Mrs. Clement Martin, of Detroit, who are now visiting relatives in the dity. Mr. Martin was a Cataraqui boy. His father, W. Martin, is also here from' Detroit. . School is closed this week as Mr. Maxwell, the teacher, is trying examina- tions. Mr. M. Bimington is the new school trustee for 1914, amd Mr. C. Clark the new caretaker. Miss Edith Black is teaching at Glenvale, Miss Geraldine Purdy went to Mofitreal on Friday on Queen's hockey team exeur- sion. Miss Sadie Edwards has returned to Belleville, and C. Edwards to Toronto. Miss Haley, Kingston, was the guest of Miss Bessie Blair. The Misses Maud and Myrtle Harpell spent the week-end at Gananoque.' C, Clark and family are spending a few days with relatives in Harrowsmith. Mrs. Hood is with her daughter, Mrs. R. Joyce, in Kingston, A number of men from here attended the sale at W. J. O'Shea's, on the Bath road, on the afternoon of the 15th. Mr. Andrews, the new owner of the place, will soon move from his home on Wolfe Island and take possession, Mrs. Brown, Godfrey, has returned home af. ter visiting her sister, Mrs. W. Connélly. Miss Margaret Sexsmith, Kingston, was in the village last week. ---------------- CANADA AS AN EXAMPLE Advice in South Africa Regarding High Commissionership London, Jan. 21.--The London Sor- {feet of where a respondent of the Glasgow Herald dis- cussing the question' of the appoint- to see the appointment of a South Af- rican high commissioner who is able to foster the growing commercial in- terests between Britain and the union. The correspondent says that the ex. ample of Canada is quoted as one to be followed, if the government wishes 10 spend the monay vo have South Afx rica worthily represented at the | em- pire's cabinet, "Canada," he adds, 'has not only a leading commerical representative in Lord Strathcona, but a picturesque high commissioner." The nameg be- fore the union government in con- nection with the appointment of Sir Richard Solomon's successor are John X. Mertiman, J. W, Jagger and Bir F. De Waal, Thursday January Twenty-second Dr, J. A. Macdonald, editor of the Toronto Globe who reaches his fiftyy- second birthday to-day, has the repu- tation of being the best known Can- adian among the people of the United States. This is on account of his frequent appearance on the public platform in the leading American cities as an apostle of the Gospel of Peace. Originally a preacher, he is undeniably one of the foremost orat- 'ors of the day, though it is said he breaks'all the canons of good oratory every time he rises to speak. He goes through an astonishing number of contortions. Sometimes he paces to and fro Ifke a caged lon. Again he doubles up like a jack-knife or crouches like a leopard. Then he trusts both hands in his pockets and throws back his head. In a moment 2 has his hands clasped behind his ck. Now he is viciously stabbing the air or waving hi# arms like a windmill. Again he frenzedly rump- les his hair or clu it by hand- fuls. But in spite of his amazing gesticulations ,he holds his audience with the forces of his utterances, Arrested For Sneezing Berlin, an. 21.--Scarcely ten years go a citizen was fined in Prussia for sneezing too loudly in a pety jury at Bunziau refused to condemn wu citi- zen on the same grounds. The police demanded a conviction against a prisoner for '"'disturbing the public peace, on the night of November 29, but the jury threw out the case on the ground that the police had no business to attempt to control .the tone of public sneezes. A dynamite blast which blew off the front door of a safe within 100 New York ' police man was standing, failed to disturb the officer and yeggmen got away with the $2,000 cash in the cigar store safe. If you want to go to heaven shun the quick lunch. New York Y.M.C.A. ysical Director Weisemiller declares hurry-up eats aid the devil in con- quering the weak. 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