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I ‘ Auvn .s... I .. ..~.Wâ€"~« Witness-Box Wit. EIEI’ABTEE WHICH COVERED TEES WITH CONI‘CSION. In England there is a society for the protection of witnesses from bullying during examination. Rev. J. 1’. Bacon *5. The Robin. BEEN CLEARLY DAMOXSTBA'IED. The San Jose (Cah) Mercury de- clares that the value of the robin as an orchard bird has been clearly demonâ€" Phillips is its agent, and he tells a great : SU‘MCG by experiments upon the large many humorous stories of witness-box fruit ranch of George W. Cozzens in I't’le'lCC. tL.câ€".e stories are stated evidently,had on need of )Ir. Philiips’ society. (in one occasion Sir Frank Lockwood v.a~ defending a man in Yorkshire who was accused of stealing cattle, or ' beasts," to use the north country term. Une witness for the prosecution declared he beheld the whole transaction from afar. -‘ Now, my man,” quoth Mr. Lock- wood (as he then was), severely, “ you must be extremely careful in your state- ments. You say you watched this af- fair for some time. Tell me, now, how far can you see a beast to really know its points ?” , "Just as far off as I am from you, master,” replied the yoke], earnestly. And the great lawyer subsided. There was a civil action in the law courts some time ago, mainly concerning money matters. The plaintiff stated calmly in the witness-box that his finan- cial business had always been satisfac- tory. Counsel for the other side rose with a truly pompous air and inquired if he had ever become bankrupt. Plaintiff said he had not. " Pray be careful, sir. Remember, you are on oath. Do you mean to tell the court you never stopped payment ?” “ Well,” was the reply, “ now you come to call it to my mind, I believe I did on one occasion.” “ A h, I thought we should arrive at it presently.” And the counsel took a long draught of water, in an impressive and theatrical way. “ New, sir, when did this happen ?” “After I had paid all my debts,” was the crushing reply, The court fairly shrieked with laugh- ter, and the judge laughed too, while the usher was so stricken with merri- ment that he was unable to restore or- dcr. The following amusing passage took place between counsel and witness in a disputed will ease. v “ Did your father give you no part- ing admonition ?” " He never gave much away at any time.” “ I mean to say, what were his last words ?” “ They don’t consarn you.” “They not only concern me, sir,” said the lawyer, severely, “ but they concern the whole court." “ Oh, all right," was the reply. “Fa- ther said : ‘ Don’t have no trouble when I’m gone, Jim, ’cos lawyers is the big- gest thieves unhuug.’ ” “ I can teach you law, sir, but I can- not teach you manners,” said an exas- perated counsel to a small, meek wit- ness. The latter quickly replied: “That is so, sir," and the people laughed con- sumedly. The offensively familiar witness is a sore trial. The dignity and erudition cf the most eminent lawyers are thrown away on him. In an important case re- cently heard in the Chancery division :1 :oqnacious witness was asked the ques. tion : “ What sort of a man was he 7” The reply came swiftly: “ Just an under-sized, red-faced chap like your- self." â€"â€"â€"-~.â€"â€"-â€"-o - a Trapped the Officer. A little time ago a tradesman who carried on business in a large provincial town happened to see a man whom he knew to be an Inland Revenue oflieer prying into his shop window. After satisfying his curiosity, the officer cuter- ed the shop, notebook and pencil in hand. and thus addressed the proprietor: “ )Ir. Robins, I understand ?” “ Yes. I am Mr. Robins." “ You keep a trap, I believe ?" “ That is so." ~- [lave you a license for it ?" " l have not." " Ilad you a license last year ’3" H No." “ Then why didn't you take out a li- cense '3" ‘~ Well. I didn't think it was needed.” I “ Uh, littlt‘t‘tll :rap hold 2’" -- When it's full, five." “ And how many wheels has it ?" " None." .I N‘ulc! is it ?" " Oh. it's a mouse trap l" The Officer beat a hasty retreat. fol lowed by the loud laugh of the mischief- loving .‘lr. Robins. Why, what scrt ofa trap (‘l-nkâ€"‘i'hat young Binks is outside. til“, who made application. Shall I put l:iru to work ? Employerâ€"Yes, let him begin at 89 :1 week. Some of the persons of whom l the Willows, near San Jose. , l i l l 6 .._.~ ...__,.__ w... . t i l ; Mr. Coz- zens has for some time past believed the appearance of robins in an orchard was more beneficial than detrimental, on an- eount of the habits of this insectivorous bird. Its custom of locating in this section only in the winter months, when the trees are bare and at the time when the borer and other worms were begin- ning their most deadly work upon the trees, was much in their favor. When the trees began to blossom and when other insectiverous birds picked at and injured the blossoms, the robin had dis- appeared to a more suitable climate in which to engage in its worm gathering occupation. Early this season Mr. Cozzens gave strict orders prohibiting any shooting upon his place. As a consequence the THE LAW- ' ITS VALUE AS AN ORCHARD BIRD HAS S U C B E FOB THE GAZETTE. . Sanctuaries: . UNIQUALLID rel QUALITY . . . v CIIMDI SALrAssomnon, Curran, our. WE CAN GIVE POSITIONS to persons of all grades of ability, agents, boobkeepers, clerks, farmers’ sons, lawyers, mechanics, physicians, preachers, students, married and single women, widows. Po- sitions are worth from $400 to $2,500 per annum. We have paid several cunvassers 850 weekly for years. Many have started poor and become rich with us. Particulars upon application,and if satisfactory and necessary, a personal interview may be arranged. This is an honest advertisement, and if you want to better your position, write before you sleep. State salary ex- pected. Neither loafers nor tipplers need apply. The BRADLEY-GARRETSONCO., robins soon discovered this harbor of Ltd,,To,-omo,ont,_5l_ safety from sportsmen and gathered up- on the place in large numbers. They were not allowed to he molested or frightened in any manner and soon be- came very domestic in their actions. Four or five weeks ago Mr. Cozzens be- gan to dig about his fruit trees for the borer and canker worm. The robins would gather in the immediate vicinity in large numbers, and as soon as the dirt was thrown back from the root of a tree and the workmen had advanced to one or two trees away, they would set- tle in the excavated place and hunt dil- igently for any worms in the vicinity. They would invariably find the hole in Ha qun era IN VICTORIA COUNTY FOR. Hnm Papetand Picture Frames â€"--18 ATâ€" W. A. GOODWIN’S, Baker Block,Kent-st.,Lindsay. which the borer had entered the bark Arthts’ Goads 3 Speak“! of the tree and draw out the pest and consume it. which the robins had visited found them entirely free from worms. This process of excavating to facilitate the search of the robin for insects damaging to fruit trees had been progressing upon Mr._Cozzens’ ranch for about five weeks, and had convinced this orchardist that the robin is a valuable bird to the fruit grower and one which should be pro- tected by law.” 9* Fertilizers for Apple Orchards. - Potash is a most important fertilizer for the orchard; it promotes growth, improves the flavor of fruit by causing an increase of sugar and decrease of acid, and it improves the color of the fruit, and this is very important in apples intended for market. Apples draw heavily on the soil, and especially on this element ; 100 barrels of apples are said to draw more heavily on the soil than a crop of 50 bushels of wheat. For fertilizing purposes, in 1,000 pounds of wood ashes there are 60 pounds of potash, worth 70. per pound, or $4.20; 20 pounds of phosphoric acid at 5c. per pound; 700 pounds carbonate of lime, value not counted ; value 1,000 pounds wood ashes, $5.20. A bushel weighs about 60 pounds and is worth 300. In 1,000 pounds complete fertilizer there are 70 pounds nitrogen worth 200. per pound, or $14; 30 pounds potash, at 7., or $2.10; 60 pounds phosphoric acid at 5c., or $3; total value. $19.10, or nearly 20. per pound. In 1,000 pounds of stable manure there are 5 pounds nitrogen worth 20c. per pound, or $1 ; 6pounds potash at 7c. per pound, or 42c. ; 245 pounds phosphoric acid at 50. per pound, or 42in; total value, $1.64, or one-seventh of a cent. per pound. Wood ashes, besides being low priced, also have a very beneficial effect on light soils on account of their me- chanical action.â€"Farm and Homes. a... Rural Miscellany. Plan to grow more grass and clover. Study the requirements of the soil as well as of the market. Select the crops with respect to their adaptability to the farm. It is not only an item to increase quantity but to improve the quality of the crops. Colts should be trained to walk fast before attempting to improve them in any other gait. 0n the farm, as in any other line of "0‘" mall‘y‘ does 50‘” ! bUsIlleSS, it is an item to save labor and economize time. Manure adds to the productiveness ( f land as seen as it is applied, but all of the substances will not be used up in one season. The farm products should be put in the form in which they will bring the most money and vet leave the farm in the most productive condition. While the farm may not always show large returns in the way of cash, yeti ' with good management the farmer may be reasonably sure of a good living. Don‘t forget to take at least two good papers and keep abreast of the times. ‘ 'I I I 3 l a- T a . Clerkuliut he's a college graduate. i hemcmbfl', it '5 tbs Wldb awakc- “P ‘0 Employerâ€"Well, in that case, start Lia, in at 83. date farmer that is the successful one to-day. Examinations 01’ the tree-‘3 Machine Needles, Alabastine and Dve Works Agency. WPI case calinndsee my 5c.Papcr R-I'P'A'N'S The modern stand- ard Family ‘Medi- cine; Cures the common every-day ills of humanity. l l n.‘ m .1 m or tn or > o m z o RUIT and OBNAMENTAL T REES. 700 ACRES. Shrubs, Roses, Vines and Seed Potatoes B have the largest assortment and w employ the very latest and most improved methods for propagating. All stock carefully packed under our per- sonal supervision, and all new varieties tesred at our trial farms before being cata- logued. These are the only testing orch- ards connected With any Nursery in the Dominion. Agents Wanted to Represent Us. Special attention given to Park,Cem- etery and Boulevard orders. Estimates furnished for supplying entire orchards. Why buy of foreign concerns or of middlemen when you can purchase as cheaply from us and get better value '? Our stock is Canadian grown and ac- climated. Catalogue (English or French) free on application. Sine dWellingltndnmniu, Uni. FOXTIIILL sunsmuss. The Leading Canadian Tree Men. ' JOB PRINTING Neatly and promptly executed at the Gazsrrs Oflice. Prices reasonable. Furniture, Dears, Sash, -â€"--ANDâ€"-â€" UNDERTAKING, W. M‘Keown’s, FRANCIS ST. WEST, FENELON FALLS. yomWWWMWMMtwg DON’T MISS THE, CHANCE Of securing one of the valuable PRESENTS GIVEN AWAY with one pound of Baking Powder at EWWW. W MOW W. L. ROBSON’S. MW hm...” Wall Paper, Paints and Oils, - Glass and Putty. I If you want the best I , . I 111 the above hues I call at Nevison’s Bazaar. 12‘ . n133cronh.’ SOCIETI‘IIIS. "NIGHTS OF TESTED MACt‘ABI-ZES. 1 Diamond 'l‘eut No. 208. Meets iu the True Blue hall in Air-Arthur's Block on the first and third Tuesday in each month. H. E. Arsrtx. Com. C. W. Bt‘noovxu, It. K. \IAPIJZ LEAF 'I‘RI‘E BLI'EIA‘DGE No I 4‘). liegalar meetings held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday in each month. Hall in .\Ic.-\rthur's Block. II. E. Arsrrv. Muster. J. A. Fot'xratx. Deputy Master. Ronrur J. '1)I'.\‘DAS. Rec-Secretary. CANADIAN ORDER Ul" 011D l-‘ lil.I.t‘t\\'b‘. Trent Valley Lodge No. 71. Meet in the True Blue hall in )lt‘Artltnr‘s Riot-k on the first and third Mondays in each month. WM. )lt‘h'ron'x. N G. R. .\I. Masox. Y. S., Sec. O. L. .\'o. 996. MEI-IT l.\' THE ORANGE . hall on Francis-St. West on the second Tuesday in every month. Linus Dorms. W. )l. J. T. 'l‘uoursox, Jn., Ree-Sec INDEP E.'DENT ORDE l of FOR ESTERS. Court Phoenix No.182. Meet on the last Monday of each month, in the True Blue hall in McArthur's Block. T. Ausrm, Chict‘ Ranger. llsmmur Saxoroun, R. S. CANADIAN HOME CIRCLES. FENE LON Falls Circle X0. .127, meets in the True liluc hall in Alt-Arthur‘s Block the first Wednesday in every month. P. C. lit‘nosss, Leader. R. 13. Svr.vr:s'r£tt, Secretary. X RAND .»\..\i., G. R. C. THE SPRY f . Lodge Nthdtlti. Meets on the first Wednesday ofcach month,on or before the full of" the moon, in the lodge room in Cunningham’s Block. E. FITZGERALD, W. .\l. Rsv. W. FARNCOMI), Secretary CI‘IUIRCIIICS. AI’TISTCIIURCIIâ€"QUEE.'â€"S'1‘.â€"ltRV. Jatncs Fraser, Pastor. Service every Sunday morning at 10.30. Sunday thool every Sunday at 2.30. p. in. Prayer meet- ing on Thursday evening at 7.1110; Minister‘s Bible-class on Tuesday (fortnightly) at 7.30. IHETHODIST CHURCH â€"â€" L'OldiOliNl-I . Streetâ€"Reverend 'I‘. P. Steel, Pastor. Sunday service at 10.30 a. m. and 7 p. m. Sabbath School at 2.30 p. m. Epworth League of Christian Endeavor, Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock. Prayer meeting on Thursday cveningnt 7.30. ST. ANDREW’S CIIURCIIâ€"COLBORNR Streetâ€"Reverend Ill. McKinnou, Pusâ€" tor. Scrviccs every Sunday at 10.30 a. in. and 7 p. m. Sunday School every Sunday at 2.30 p. or. Christian Endeavor meeting every Tuesday at S p. in. Prayer meeting every Thursday at 7.30 p. In. fALVATION ARMYâ€"BARRACKS ON Ilond St.Wcstâ€"â€"Cnpt. a Mrs. McClelland. Service held every Thursday and Sat- urday evenings at 8 p. m., and on Sundays at 7 a. 111., ll a. m., 3 p. 11). and 7.30 p. m. T.ALOYSIUS R.C.CIIURCI‘lâ€"â€"LOUISA Streetâ€"Rev. Father Nolan, Pastor. Services cvcry alternate Sunday at 10.30 n.m. Sunday School everySundny at 2 p. m T. JAMES'S CHURCHâ€"BOND STREET Eastâ€" Itev. Wm. Farucomh, Pastor. Service every Sunday at 10.30 a. m. and 7 p. m. Sunday School every Sunday at 11.30 a. n1. Biblc class every Thursday evening at 7 o’clock. M i Scars free in all churches. Everybody znvttcrlto attend. Strangers control/y tt'clcontrtf. DIISCICLLALNEOU . )UIiLICLIIiRARYâ€"PATIIICK KELLY, Librarian. Open daily, Sunday except~ ed, from 10 o’clock n. 11]. till )0 p. in. Books exchanged on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 12 a.m. till 3 p. m. and in the evening from 7 to 0. Reading room in connection. POST OFFICEâ€"l". J. KI-Iltlt, INJS'J‘MAS- TI‘Ilt. Oflicc hours from 7.40 n. in. to 8 p. m. Mail going south closes tttS a.m .lluil going north closes at I) p. m. NEWSPAPER LAW. 1. A postmaster is required to give until-c by letter (returning the paper does not answer the law), when n snhscrihcrdocs not take his paper out of the oflice and state the reasons for its not hciugtnkcn. Any neglect to do so makes the postmaster responsible to the publisher for purulent. 2. If any person orders his pnpcrvtlist‘ml- tinned he utust pay all nrrearnges, or tho- publishcr 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 he no legal discontinn» once until the payment is made. It. Any person who takes '1 paper from the post-oflice, whether directed to his name or another, or whether he has sub- scribed or not, is resyonsihle for the pm. 4. If a subscriber orders his paper to'im stopped at a. certain time, and theipuh- fisher continues to send, the subscriber is bound to pay for it if he takes it out of tin- post-office. This proceeds upon the ground that a man must pay for what he uses. 5. The courts have decided that refusing to take newspapers and periodicals from the post-office, or removing and leaving them uncalled for, is primu fucr‘c evidence of intentional fraud. 'l‘l‘ilfi [CANADA dyaaiafevfoiaifiab , ,-\s.so:tA'rio>.', 9 COIGman’S (z? ,. ctm'ron. our. ? Dalr ' é Guarantee prompt 4 y and "fame shipments. (I? a} Fipeiause or Land 8 a t. ' 3; For Table or Dairy ,.. EH 2 use ...’.'.