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a: ;-> a.’ ‘-:‘r\!*</‘Wfir >mimmmfifimmmmdmmFMTWmmammfimfimwmmummmean» ~* ~- > - -- -- -,,,,;._;. She Had Influence. ID IRES“ 6"? OR '2‘. â€"â€" AND â€"â€"â€"â€"7 â€"â€";â€"- .fi -AND run POLICEMAN REALIZED IT A GR s0,01F‘JTIBAS- ONLY TOO SOON. ASSORTMENT OF 1.’ Get Your 1 NIGHTS OF TENTED MACCABEES . Diamond Tent No. 208. Meets in the True Blue hall in McArthur’s Block on the first and third Tuesday in each month. “The cop has been down on me a ‘ year or so because I found fault with Horse Blankets, ‘V‘xh «1‘ ~‘- f‘ .4' - «arm-ha 4. a...» g.’ m an“; a the color of his hair,” said the Four- teenth street fakir, as there was a lull in business the other day, “ and yester- day he comes along as I was sellin an old lady two pairs of shoestrings for 5 cents. -“‘ I’ll run ye in if ye don’t hev a keerl ’says the copper, as he halts at my elbow. “ ‘ But what am I doin ?’ says I. ,“ ‘ Obstructin the sidewalk,’ says he. “ ‘But I’m up ag’in the buildin.’ “ ‘Don’t make no difference. When I say yer obstructin, then 1 knows yer obstructin, and obstructin the sidewalk is ag’in the law.’ “ ' But ain’t I ag’in the buildin?’ . says I. ‘ “ ‘ Yer body is,’ says he, ‘but where’s yer breath ? Ain’t ye breathin over the sidewalk, and ain’t that obstructin ?’ “ ‘ Then I’ll stop breathin.’ “ ‘ And ye’d better shut yer eyes too. Obstructin is obstructin, whether it’s with the body, the breath or the eyes.’ ~ _ “ ‘ Can’t I use my voice to tell this lady that she kin hev two long or two short pairs for 5 cents ?’ says I. “ ‘ If ye do, I’ll collar ye i ’ says the \ cop. ‘ Didn’t I say yer breath was an ‘ obstruction, and kin ye talk without l usin yer breath? And what’s the old ‘ woman a-doin here blockin the way?’ “ ‘ Take off yer hat when yer address - a lady I’ says she, as she braces up to =1 him like a brick. ‘ "‘ ‘ But I ain’t addressin of' one!’ he says. “‘ Mehbe not,’ says she, ‘ but yer are addressin the mother-in-law of Police Captain , and we’ll leave it to him to decide ! ’ “ Say, cully, yer ortor see thatcopper kerflunkl He went red and pale, and his knees knocked together, and his tongue hung out. I chipped in and called him aliar and a loafer, and he never even tried to hit me. Bimeby he sorter groaned and wabbled off, and to-day heis shuflliu his brogans among the darkies on Thompson street. Yer ean’t allus tell whose mother-in-law an , _ I, " . a. m. and 7 p. m. _ Old lady may be, and it’s a good rule t Sabbath School Rt 2.30 p. m. Epworth ' to go slow and not let yer freshness e ‘ k I . 5 I League“ of Christian Endeavor, Tuesday '=:.W01‘k out through the top of yer hat.” M. QUAD. 0 An Agnostic, In one of the New England fishing villages a big boy who knew all about fishing, but had never learned the alphabet, was sent to school to learn it. “ That’s ‘ A,”’ said the teacher. “ How d’yer know ?” said the boy. “ Because my teacher told me.” “ How’d she know? ” said the boy. ' “ Because her teacher told her.” “ How’d yer know but they lied? ” said the boy. p. This will do to go with, the story of the lady who asked her Servant girl if ‘ Trunks and. Valises AT NEVISON’S HARNESS SHOP. collars Warranted. tfig} Agent for Pianos and Or ans. Fickle Fashion’s Fleeting Fancies, to those who would follow faithfully in her footsteps, are frequently a source of bewildermentâ€"sometimes of annoyance. Few there are who do not to some extent pay attention to the changes of fashion. The contour of the fashionable figure has undergone a decided change during the past few months. The tight sleeve has been found wanting, and we are returning to the full sleeve again. So our head dress- maker informs us, and she keeps thorough- 1y posted. We are always up-to-date and a. few days ahead.“ ' _ If you want anytlnng 1n the dressmaking line you will find that your chances of be- ing suited here, both as to fit, finish, style and price, are as good as elsewhere. Prices for cutting and fitting away down. Our reputation for promptness and satisfaction in this branch merely requires that we call your attention to it. Remember, you are not trying an experiment when leaving your goods and order here. - MRS. M. E. CALDER. Over Mr. Geo. McGee’s hardware store. To Dairy Farmers. The Alpha Disc De Laval Cream Separ- ator took the Grand Prize at the Paris Ex- position, and is used by all leading dairy- men throughout the Province. Can be seen at the implement shed of the under- signed, who has been appointed sole agent for this district. JOHN NORTHEY, ' Colborue St. Fenelon Falls, Sept. 27th, 1900. Furniture Is always cheap furniture in the long run. Looks better. Wears better. Gives better satisfaction. 'I have the Thest. and largest stock of furniture of all kinds, from the best manufacturers in the province consisting of ' -â€"DINING ROOM FURNITURE iâ€"BEDROOM SETS -â€"EASY CHAIRS, fl: :- Millincry * NO ‘ Prices away down, as goods on hand must go to make room for a. large and beautiful stock of millinery which will be to hand in the space of a. week. Mrs. J. A.1Vlacl)ougall. THE Newest Styles LcWest Prices - IN Ladies’ Goats,- Dress Gnarls, and. Fine Millinery. w. CAMPBELL’S. " SELLING our“. As I Wish to close up my business in Fenelon Falls as soon as possible, all the goods in the store will be sold Cnas. WISE, Com. C W. Bunserun, R. K. ANADIAN ORDER OF ODDFELLOWS ' Trent Valley Lodge No. 71. Meet in theOrange hall on Francis street west on the first and third Mondays in each month R. M. Mason, N G. J. T. Tuonrsos Jn., Se 0. O.L. No. 996. MEET IN THE ORANGE . hall on Francis-St. West on the second Tuesday in every month. J. J. Nswsozv, W. M. Tuos Jonssroxv, Rec-Sec. NDEI’ENDENT ORDER of FORESTERS. Court Phoenix No.182. Meet on the last Monday of each month, in the True Blue hall in McArthur’s Block. R. Docrmn'rv, Chief Ranger. SAMUEL Ennsnv, R. S. CANADIAN ORDER OF FORESTERS, FOUL-lull Falls Lodge No. 626. Meets in thejOrange Hall on Francis street west on the first Thursday of each month. ’l‘nno. Joy, Chief Ranger, P. Dawns, Sec. Mm ANADIAN HOME CIRCLES. FENE LON Falls Circle No. .127, meets in the True Blue hall in McArthur’s Block the first Wednesday in every month. P. C. llvncnss, Leader. R. B. Svavssrsu, Secretary. W F. AND A. M., G. R. C. THE SPRY . Lodge No. 406. Meets on the first Wednesday of each monih,on or before the full of the moon, in the lodge room in Cunningham’s Block. H. H. GRAHAM, W. M. Rev. W. Fanxconm, Secretary % CIIURCHES. a“ AP’l‘IST CHURCHâ€"QUEEN ST REV .W. T. Roberts, Minister. Preaching Eerwces every Sunday at 10 30 a. m. and m. Bilge Class and Sunday School at .. p.m. raise and )ra e- ' ' Thursday at 8 p. m. I y l sennce on M NIETHODIST CHURCH â€" COLBORN Streetâ€"Rev. R. H. Leitch, Pastor. Sunday service at 10.30 evening at 8 o’clock. Pra er meetin Thursdayevening at 7.30. y g on N ST. ANDREW’S CHURCHâ€"COLBORNE Streetâ€"Rev. R. C. H. Sinclair, Pas- tor. Services every Sunday at 10.30 a. m and 7 p. m. Sunday School every Sunday at 2.30 p. m. Christian Endeavor meeting every Tuesday at 8 p. m. Pra er meet' every Thursday at 7.30 p. m. y mg M ALVATION ARMY -â€" BARRACKS ON . Bond St. Westâ€"Capts. Barker& Dar- rach. Service every Thursday and Sat- urday evenings at 8 p. m., and on Sundays at 7 a.m., 11 a. m., 3 p. m. and 8 p. m. ST. ALOYSIUS R. C. CHURCHâ€"LOUISA Streetâ€"Rev. Father O’Learv, Pastor. Serv1ces every alternate Sunday at 10.30 a. to. Sunday School every Sunday at 2 p. In she wanted to- so to church Sunday â€"R00KERS. REG-ARDLESS 0f COST. fix morning : " No, mum,” said the girl, â€"-LOUNGES, . T-gfiiiESRSeSngRClifBOND STREET ” 1"“ “‘1 egg‘uas‘“°°" â€"SIDEBOARDS: This is an opportunity to obtain great bargalns of which semce every Su‘ndg-M figflgfgglbhl’fiao? a- The Woman and the Editor. The Baltimore American gives this : She wept. “ Oh, you editors are horrid l ” she sobbed. “ What is the trouble, madam ? ” in- rqnired the editor. “ Why, I-boo-boo-I sent in an obit- ~uary of my husband, and-booéhoo-aud said in it that he had been married for twenty years, and you oo-oo-boo-hoo- 4) our printers set it up' ‘worrt'ed for twrnry years.’ ” ‘ She wept. But the editor grinned. Perhaps it was all right. Who knows ? .-¢ Mystified. “ Momma, my birthday comes this year on Monday, doesn’t it?” “ Yes. dear.’, â€"SPRINGS AND MATTRASSES, â€"KITCHEN FURNITURE (all kinds,) and prices are away down. ' Repairing and all ordered work promptly attended to. 3%“ Undertaking in all its branches. L. DEYMAN. Ybii NEEh NhT so To Montreal or New York for choice patterns or low prices in WALL PAPER. We have them here now ‘ for your selection. all should avail themselves. Game to the Special Sale on Saturday. s. swear. Leah M nus GROCERIES DEPARTMENT. We desire to call your attention to the following line or goods, just received: Choice Cleaned Currants; Choice Seeded Raisins, one pound p. m. Sunday School every Sunday at 2.30 p. m. Bible class ever Thursd. ' at 7.30 o’clock. y W evemng WW . Seats free 2'71 all churches. Everybody mvztedto attend. Strangers cordially welcomed § MISCELLANEOUS . N __ URL [0 LIBRARYâ€"PATRICK KELLY Librarian. Open daily, Sunday except: ed, from 10 o’clock a. m. till 10 p. In. Books exchanged on Tuesdays and Saturdays from . m. and in the evenin fr 112 . . ° 7 to 9. Reading room in connection.g \â€" OS’l‘-OFFICEâ€"F. J. KERR, POSTMAS- ter. Open daily, Sundays excepted from 7.30 a. m. to 7 p. m. Mail going soutli closes at 7.35 a. m. Mail going north closes at 11.25 a. m. Letters for registration must be posted half an hour rev' . , I ions 1 time for closmg the mails. to thb “ And last year it was on Sunday, GOODWIH’S, packages (East Brand); Fine Filiated urrants; Seected , y ' n . . _ ,, . mining .n LINDSAY: Valencm Raisms; Sultana Ralsms. A full stock of Crosse & mm“!â€" 10% PM NEXT TO Backwell’s Peels; Soft-shell Almonds; Shelled Grenoble Wal- NEWSPAPER LAW- “ Did it come on Saturday the year in Tom last ? " -- Yes, dear." “ Mamma, how many days in the neck was 1 born on ? ” The Limit. “ Put your tongue out,” said the doc- tor to 4-year-old Gilbert. Little Gilbert protruded the tip of his tongue. ‘- No, no; put it right out,” said the (doctor. The little fellow shook his head weak» ly. and the tears gathered in his eyes. " 1 can't, doctor." he ventured at 135i. “ It’s fastened on to me.” ‘- The world is deeply stirred by this poem : ‘ The Man With the Hoe.’ ” “ Yes. Men always get the sympathy. Why doesn’t somebody write pathetic pct-try about ‘the woman with the broom71n SIMPSON HOUSE. illlllllll illlS iiillili is printed every Friday at the office, corner May and Francis Streets. SUBSCRIPTION 2 $1.00 A YEAR, IN ADVANCE, -or one cent per week will be added, as long as it remains unpaid. â€"_ Advertising Rates. Professional or business cards, 50 cents per line per annum. Casual advertisements, 8 cents per line for the first insertion, and 2 cents per line for every subsequent inser- tion. Contracts by the year, half year or less, upon reasonable terms. JOB PRINTING executed neatly, cor rectly and at moderate prices. E. D. HAND, Proprieto 1‘ nuts; Shelled Almonds. cnocnsav DEPARTMENT. Toilet and Dinner Sets. For the next two weeks we will offer special value in these goods; also a large stock of Fancy Goods, Lamps etc. BOOT AND SHOE DEPARTMENT. . A full line of l the best goods and latest styles money can buy. I READY-MADE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Call and see our Men’s, Youths’ and Boys’ Suits, also a nice line of Ulstch and Overcoats. These are only a few of the lines of new goods just placed in stock. You are invited to take a close look through the stocks and compare prices whether you buy or not. ' Our 250. Tea is immense value. 1. A postmaster is re uired to i ' by letter (returning ‘ihe papergdrgegoiitc): answer thedaw), when a subscriber does not take his paper out of the office and state the reasons for its not being taken Any neglect to do so makes the postmaster responSlble to the publisher for payment . 2. If any person orders his paper disconâ€" tinued he must pay all arrearnges, or the publisher.may continue to send it until payment IS made, and collect the whole amount, whether it is taken from the office or not. There can be no legal discontinu- anca until the payment is made. 3. Any person who takes a a the post-office, whether- direcijedpelofrhizd name or another, or whether he has sub- scribed or not, is responsible for the pay 4. If a subscriber orders his paper to be stopped at a certain time, and the {put}. lisher continues to send, the subscriber is bound to pay for it if he takes it out of the post-ofliee. This proceeds upon the ground that a man must pay for what he uses. I 5. The courts have decided that refusing to take newspapers and periodicals from the post-office, or removing and leaving them uncalled for, is prima fact’c evidence mm. of intentional fraud.