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. ,'.r The Suez Canal. Frank G. Carpe ntcr, a correspondent of the New York World, recent._v sent I from Ismalia a long and interesting letter descriptive of the Suez Canal, and thisis what he says regarding the im- mense saving that has been effected by ‘its construction : ‘- The canal increases in importance ‘year after year. and to such an extent that it may be necessary to build a sec- ond alongside of the first, and this plan .is now much discussed. How much is saved by it can only be understood by considering the steamship routes of the past. Before it was opened, ships in ~ going to China and India had to go by \way of the Cape of Good Hope, and it was then more than 12.000 miles fratn London to Bombay. The voyage was one of months instead of weeks, and it necessitated the repeated cooling ’of steamers. At present the distancc‘by the Suez Canal is only 7,000 miles, and the saving: in distance from London to Hong Kong is about 4,000 miles, or 1,000 miles longer than the distance between Liverpool'and New York. In 1886 more than 3,000 vessels passed through the canal, and estimating that each of these vessels to India, Australia or China made a saving of at least 15,000 miles, it will be seen that the aggregate saving in one year was more than fifteen million miles, equal to a distance of six hundred times around the world. )1 have not the statistics of the number of passengers carried in 1886, but ten years before that, when the ships which passed through the canal were less than half the number that now go through, the passengers carried numbered more than eighty- three thousand. Undoubtedly more than one hundred and fifty thonrand passengers are taken through this canal every year, and the charges are $2 on each passenger. It makes heavy char- ges upon the vessels which pass through, estimating them according to their ton- nage, and the receipts of the canal make it one of the best paying institutions of the world. And still this canal is only one hundred .miles long; it is only one- twelfth the length of the Red Sea, into which it conducts the waters of the Mediterranean, and these two bodies ol water are of nearly the some level. They now flow into one another without , locks, and the canal is well describedas ‘ta ditch in the desert.” The Shah’s Vagaries. The departure of the Shah has de- prived Englishmen of an amusing sub- ject of after-dinner conversation. The vagaries and eccentricities of this inter- esting Oriental have afl’ordcd more material for conversation than any sub- ject for months past. The political aspects of his visits are as barren as the social features have been productive. No one believes for a moment that any direct gain will ensue to English diplo- macy. Persia is hopelessly under the control of Russia, and there is as clear an intention of the St. Pctersburgh government to secure access to the Persian gulf as some day to annex the mosque of St. Sophia at Constantinople, the sentimental aspiration of every or- thodox Russian. The Shah is said to have been disappointed at the obvious indication that his presence was not desired at the Duke of Fifo's wedding. Nevertheless, the Naar-ed-Din showed no resentment, but presented to the princess a magnificent robe of furs. It has not escaped observation that there was no gift from the Duke and Duchess of Portland, but it is not forgotten that the Queen offered no present to the Duchess or the Duke when they were married, though the latter was Master of the Horse. Protection Preachers Puzzled. Along about last fall it was the com- monest kind of prophecy that a reduc- tion of wages would follow a reduction inthe tat-iii, just as sure as shooting. It scared the folks in Illinois, and, knowing right well, that wages were none too big. anyhow, they voted against any change. The folks who talked up for the high tariff are rather puzzled to account for the sudden drop in every industry as soon as it became known that the ark of protection was_ safe and sound. They don't like to talk about this Braidwood affair at all. It doesn'tjibc with their doctrine. It's like asking a man who carries a buck- eye in his pocket to ward off the “rheumatis” how it comes that he is sick shed with the sciatica. Neverthe- less. it is hard to forbear giving one more crack at the victims of this delu- sinn. The trailers of the Borroke In I: Company at Birdsboro', Pa, are lock (1 I out till they are starved into accepting lower wages. So the high tariff doesn‘t keep up wages in the nail industry. New, in what business does it? Name one. Protection is a political fetich which does,“ bring luck‘ “la is ‘ ' Fenelon Falls. It ts beautifully located, 5&th Lu hive "mudâ€"Chicago New. ins. The house has seven large rooms, two i closets, a large pantry and a good cellar. A. woman has been imprisoned in F” "m" “Pl! ‘° _._.-.._._.â€". Chloegofot 8 debt of“. MRS. HEELEY’S IS THE RIGHT PLACE TO SO FOR rmrtrgrgtrrr Fancy Goods. . p ‘ ‘ Lace Curtains. Embroidery r and Materials for Embroidery x in Silk and Wool, Filoselle, Arrasene. Ribosene, etc. Also, Collars, Cuffs, Handker- l chiefs, and Fancy Goods of all descriptions. Mrs. Heeley. BEST VALUE. Fast Coldrdd Ging- hams for 100. Fast Colored Mus- lins for 10c. Fast Colored Prints for 10 cents. fi® The freshest Goods in the village at Wm. Campbell’s. GROCERIES â€"ANDâ€" PROVI SIO N S. J. MoFAâ€"RLAND has now on hand a splendid stock of fine fresh TEAS, COFFEES, Sugars, Syrups, Tobaccos, Rice, Raisins Currants, Starch, Soaps and all other groceries, which he will sell Cheap for Cash, and to which he invites the attention of the public. CROCKERY, GLASSWA RE, Earthenware, Brooms, Pails, Washtubs, Blanking-brushes, Clothespins, Matches and other articles in great variety. Canned Fish, Fruil & Vegetables of the very best brands and at the low- est possible prices. Cash Paid for Butter & Eggs and other farm produce. 353“ Flour and feed kept constantly onjhand. JOSEPH MCFARLAND. Fenelon Falls, April 18th, 1888. Goodhand’s Livery, East Francis Street, Fenelon Falls. I wish to draw the attention of the public to the fact that l have purchased the livery busi- ness lately owned by Mr. Wm. Routly, and have made such improvements as will meet the requirements of the travelling public. I am prepared to furnish first-class horses and comfortable rigs at the lowest living prices. GEORGE GOODIIAND seconn owlsmu COURT â€"OF THEâ€"- Cortnty of Victoria. I Tire next sittings of the above Court will be held in Dickson's hall, Fenelon Falls, On Tuesday, Oct’r 1812, commencing at IO o'clock in the forcnoon. E. D.Haxn, Clerk' r Gao. Human. Bailifi'. Fenelon Falls, July lst, 1889. House and Lot For Sale. The undersignl’d offers for sale his resi- dence on Louisa street, in the village of with a good garden and stable on tho prem- J. J. NBVISON. l Fenelon Fons, 30th May, 1889.â€"lG-3w. r guarantee satisfaction. l I AM new READY for the Summer trade, having enlarged and added more building and space for my increasing t‘ade. I have now full hues of Spades, Shovels and Picks, celebrated Rexford and Cedardale Grass Scythes andSnaths, English Cradles. Paint Oil, Machme 011, wGlass, Putty. &c.___~3n JOHNSTDN’S CELEBRATED MIXED PAINTS. B UILDERS AND FARMERS will find it to their :advantage to call on me for prices he‘- rfore making their purchases elsewhere. Stacks of Tinware and Stores of Best Manufacture. I will do my best, as in the past, to retain the-support of my customers, who have so liberally patronized me. J OS. HEARD. W. McKE OWN Is Selling His Entire Stock of FURNITURE at and dfi‘ Below Wholesale Cost of manufacture, in order to make roona for nevv designs and patterns. Call early and secure bargains, as I an). selling cheaper than any dealer in the Couhty. DOORS, SASH, MOULDINGS ETC. KEPT IN STOCK AND MADE TO ORDER. ALL WORK WARRANTED. UNDERTAICENG ATTENDED TO IN ALL ITS BRANCHES. W. McKeomn, FRANU/S STREET WEST, FENELON FALLS. 1.000 lllll WANTED Tweeds at Mill Prices. CAMPBELL lr GAMBLE, THE CHEAP CASH STORE. 3 .2 to t- e .38 O ' ,jleRUITSfiANDIES. @DEYMAN@ ljl CANNED GOODS. i is still selling Furniture away down at the 1...} Lowest Possible Living Prices §::lw11 boom i: Nrrle lhe Frrl odd: Prices : Oysters, 35c. a quart. Iladdics 10c. per pound. Fresh Herrings 25¢. a dozen. Good Hardwood Bedsteads at $2.50. Fall Leaf Tables $2.50. 0 30 d L n d ' ‘ ranges ca oz. emons .5c.a oz, Good Kitchen Chairs 45c. . 3 pounds or Log“ Dms for 250' Choice Extension Tables, Bedroom Suites and Apprcs 15¢ a peck, all other goods equally low. NUTS. Granoble Walnuts 20c. a pound. Soft- shelled Almonds 20c. a pound. Brazil Nuts 3 . d. F‘Ib 5 _ t , _ U ND ERT AK I N G .‘li.‘é."§”£ 1 ° 8 promptly and carefully attended to. MlXED CANNES I56. A POUND. Work Made UP to Order THE crrorcrrifiriitcoâ€"ts 8r orrrrus. on the shortest notice. L" SMOKE ‘MUNGO,’ the best So. cigar in the market. Canned Flsh, Frults and Vegetables, all the best brands. David Chambers! PURE -» APPLE CIDER, General Blgcksmith, Francis-st, Fenelon Falls. Blacksmithing in all its difl’erent branches done on short notice and at the lowest 400. per Grail. Oysters Served all cooked or raw, by the plaze or glass. Holy. l llrrurs, ‘ SELLING Pl BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT 0F Millinery at almost ’vz-aoflalf Prices”??? Hats and Bonnet-s bought at Mrs. MoDougall’s trimmed free of charge. 3" Hats already trimmed from 750. up to $9. Prices to suit every person. 35‘ LADIES' UNDERWEAR already made sold cheap. 3%“ DRESSES and MANTLES cut and fitted, 30 cents. W Calico Dresses made at $1 upwards. WStufi‘ Dress Goods made at $1.75 upwards. 38“ Silk Goods made at $3 upwards. mar Street Jackets, Wraps and Dolmans at $1.25 upwards. am“ Children’s Dresses cheap. 3%“ All work guaranteed. None but experienced hands employed. Mrs. R.NI’I)0ugall, 2 Doors North of the Post-omen New Butcher Shop. The undersigned begs to inform the resi- dents of Fenelon Falls and vicinity that he is now carrying on the butchering business Womwwoowoumo oovow WWO. o l IN THE RED STORE, wwwoowooooowooocwoooeo-oqomoooooom and is prepared to supply the public with ALL IEINDS OF BIEAT at the lowest living prices. 116‘ Patronage respectfully solicited. DANIEL DUGGAN. Fenelon Falls, April 4th, 1889.â€"8tf. DEN’I‘ISTR‘ST. GAS.â€"â€"(VITALlZED AIR.) Go to J. NEELANDS, Dentist, Lindsay. if you wont teeth extracted positiver With- out pain. Gas has been given by him with great success for over 21 years. He studied with Dr. Colton,of New York, the inven- tor of gas for extracting teeth. Numbers of persons are wearing artificial teeth mode by Mr. Neclands 20 years ago, and never required any repairs. Gold crowns, porce- lnin crowns and bridgework done. Visits Fenelon Falls, McArthur House, on the third Tuesday of every month. Call early in the day. 40-t.f. To wear out a lot of New rrrrrrrrrr rrrrrr rrrrir by wearing the only Prank Lazarus (late of the firm of Lazarus & Morris) RENOWNED SPECTACLES & EYEâ€"GLASSES. These Spectacles and Eye-glasses have been used for the past 35 years, and given in every instance unbounded satisfaction. They are run uns'r 1N run worttn. They nev- er tirc, and lost many years without change. For Sale by S. NEVISON. opposite post-office, Fenelon Falls, Dealer in Jewolry, Fancy Goods, Wall Paâ€" per of latest designs. Oil painted Window Shades a Specialty. Fran/e Lazarus, Manufacturer. 28 Maryland Road, Harrow Road, LONDON, ENG- (Late Laznrpn ll: Morris, Hartford, Conn.) W No connection with any other firm in the Dominion of Canada. IE. IIAW, CARPENTER AND BUILDER. FENELON FALLS. The advertiser is prepared to execntt all orders with which he may be favoured, from large contracts to the smallest job. 323' Sash and doors of all kinds made on short notice and or good materials. Work-shop on Francis Street East; resi- dence on Bond Street East. EDWARD HAW. Fenelon Falls, April IOth, 1888. Lt. The “ Fenelon Falls Gazette” is printed every Saturday at the other, on the corner of May A: Francis streets. SUBSCIUI’ION 31A l'l'lAIl IN ADVANCE, 01' One cent per wet-l: will b4.- added as long as it tcnmins unpaid. l Advertising- lkutvn. Professional or Illlrlllcfifl cards, {:0 crntr per line per annum. ()nsnnl uLchl’llH'nlL‘lz'n 8 cents per line for the first inst:rtior:.:rnd1 cents per litre for cvrry subsequent inscr- ' tion. Contracts by the your, half year or quarter, tor a column or ltafi, upon reason - able terms. JOB PRINTING of all ordinary kinds executed neatly, cor - - - - ‘ - 4 . ti] and reasonable rates. Irvmg prices. Particular attention paid to ' rec . horseshoeing. om. me . ulland I will , a o. nun. l [reprulvr