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._____ »-, and $1.00. ‘1"; WWW - ,‘V‘: Departmental Store. 3. J. Petty, the lender. VICTORIA COUNTY’S LEADING JEWELER. We are making the greatest effort in our history to make the holiday season of 1903 surpass anything we have ever attempted. We are showmg the best and most varied assortment of" Gem‘ . and Wedding Rings, Gentlemen s Sig- net Rings, Gold, Gold-filled, Silver and Gunâ€"metal Watches, Bracelets in sev- eral designs, the richest in Gold and Pearl Brooches, some elegant goodst cases suitable for presents. EROLY GOODS.’ Combs, Brushes, Mirrors, holiday goods for the ladies in morocco cases. Sterling Novelties, Sterling and Plated Silverware, etc. _ Remember we do the finest Repairing-1n watches and jewelry, and in Engravmg we have no competitors. Come early and give us a chance by buying your goods and having them engraved before the rush, Bear in mind we are. headquarters for Watches, Gem and Diamond Rings, re- pairing in watches and fine cngravmg. J. Petty. mindsay. The Jeweller. Furniture and “tindertaking. WOW Just received this-week an- other lot of nice Baby Oar- riages that, are Special Value. Also Extension Tables, Side- boards and Bedroom Suites. I carry in stock a full line of Parlour Suites. Lounges, Chairs, Etc. ‘ Picture framing-a , Specialty. _ i If you-are in need of a~Sew.- ing Machine. be snre:and__ See my Stylesbefora buylng,~ . r... names. We’ve made it our aim this year to introduce a better class of clothing for boys. This week we have opened up a large range of Bays’ Suits, the finest we have ever shown. Suits to please Everybody. 2-piece Suits "to fit boys from 3 to 8 years, $1.50 to $4.50. 3-piece Suits for boys from 9 to 14 years, newest patterns in tweeds and worsteds, both stripes and checks, 3. very fine range at 4.00 and $4.50 to $7. Large sizes in Boys’ Suits, $5.00 and as high Boys’~ Knee Pants in sizes 22 to 33 at 500., 750. if These goods cannot be beaten in quality or price. W. BURGOYNE. 0., afloat; , _ - it! :"I“3.‘-m-./§¥9x (Mi. 4' a I who uses seeds of unknown age and origin runs ahig risk. After planting them and waiting weeks for them to sprout, they fail altogether or throw a few unhealthy, strug- gling sprouts. The only Farm and Garden Seeds fit to use are the best. They are fresh and sound. They will grow surely and quickly with every plant true to name. Betterbny your seeds here and know what you are getting. We have a big lot of Grass and Clover Seed. - Robson’s Drug Store, Fenclon Falls. I HAVE PURCHASED W. MCKECWN’S FURNE'E'URE BUSNESS, and will carry a large and up-to-date stock of furniture. Am also prepared to do all kinds of Carriage Making, Repairing and Repainting, and to make DOORS AND SASH. i‘éfi?’ Planing- done on shortnntinm. S”. S; Gainer; The were between Chinsnnd Japan, 00 YOU NEED A NEW WAGGdNP I SELL GOOD ONES. COME AND SEE THEM. TH OS. R0339“. nmv.~.m “in. "renéiiiii ring was“. Tadâ€"Mill 52...,1904; i A Tremendous Fire in Toronto. On Tuesday night the Queen city was scourged by the worst 'éimflarzration in its history. The fire, which is sup- poscd ‘to have been caused by an elec- tric light wire, broke out at 8 o'clock in the second story of E & S. Carrie’s neckwenr factory on Wellington street west. spread to Bay street, south to the Esplanade, and then, returning east and north, the flames moved up the east side of Bay street, and thence along Front street and Wellington street. In ' ‘ response to telegrams, aid was promptly sent from Hamilton, Bufl'alo, London and Peterborough, and the city fire brigade made a splenpid fight; but the buildings were too near together for much good. to be done, and nearly all Toronto’s wholesale district was soon wrapped in flames. Up to 4.15 on Wed- nesday morning, when the Globe’s spe- cial edition went to press. no fewor than fifty-six buildings, of which only two were vacant, had been wholly or partial- ly destroyed ; and it is probable that if the wind had been blowing from instead of towards the lake, the fire would have swept away half the city. Up to that time no loss of life. had occurred, but several firemen had been slightly hurt, and chief Thompson had his right leg very badly fractured by falling from a hose down which he was escaping from a burning building. An insurance cx- pert estimates the loss at the enormous sum of $17,000,000, with insurances of 357 000.000 on the buildings and $4.- 000.000 on stock. It is said that the fire has ruined the stationery trade of Canada, and that a thousand men have been thrown out of employment in that industry alone. , Latcr.â€"â€"Thursday’s daily papers put the estimated loss at between 3,513,000,- 000 and $15,000,000, with insurance $8,885,000. Fourteen acres were burn- ed over, 86 warehouses and factories were destroyed and about 5,000 eni- ployees temporarily thrown out of work. The we: in’ihe as: Just as we were getting ready to go to press last week news came of the sink- ing of the Russian battleship Petro- pavlovsk in Port Arthur harbor, and the drowning of Admiral Makaroff and 600 men. Later accounts say that the Pctropavlowk, instead of having been blown up by a mine, as was at first stated, was really destroyed by Japan- ese torpedo boats, and there were 790 men on board. Among the very few who escaped was the Grand Duke Cyril, cousin of the Czar, and next heir but one to the throne. Admiral Makaroff was Russia’s best naval officer, and it is said that there is hardly a man (it to, take his place. He was a strong advo- cate of last cruisers as against mammoth battleships, holding that four of the former, which could be built at the same cost as one of the latter, would be the bestinvcstmcnt from the point of ef- fectiveness in a naval campaign. The admiral was, we think, right. Mons- trous ships of the Petropovlovsk class are unwieldy and dangerously top heavy, and to invest $5,000,000, more or less, in one of them, is putting “too many eggs into one basket.” They are simply death traps, and the Toronto Star says: “ Men will fight bravoly under any conditions where valor _cau serve, or skill preserve them, but it will be curi- ous if there does not begin to grow up a world-wide disfavor for service in men- of-war that may be sent to the bottom in a moment, without any man on..board having a chance for his life or any fair opportunity to avoid such a fate by the exorcise of skill and courage. In one see- fight in this war two or three ves- selswere sunk, with great loss of life and property, and yet the engagement- altogether did not last half an hour.- the United and the present one, are sure to teach the big nations caution in beginning hostilities.” It is again asserted that the Russian fleetâ€"which ventured out of Port Ar- thur harbor on the 13th inst. and then Went in againâ€"is “ bottled up," the entrance having been closed to all but vessels of light draught by the sinking of the Petropovlovsk; but almost every report or rumor that comes from the seat of war is contradicted or modified a day or two later, and we hardly know what to believe. One report is that. the Japanese will sweep the channel with steel nets before again venturing out; and this is followed by another to the effect that. the Baltic fleet will be kept where it is, and that Russia will attempt to fight the Japs with submarines. There is still no sign of an immediate collisiOn land; but it. is said that the Japanese are taking ample time to perfect their plans, and the Russians appear to be doing so likewise. The T. v. 0. Route. The discussion as to the route of the unconstructcd portion of the Trent Val- ley Canal still continues, and a reporter of the Toronto Star, writing from Port Hope on the 18th inst., gives an account of an interview with Dr. L. B Powers, president of the Port Hope Cnnnl Asso- ciation, and some of its other oflicers. The president said : “ It has ceascd to be a political play- thing, and is about to become a reality of more or less proportion. Is the gov- ernment going to complete it on the lines it began itâ€"a six or eight-foot play toy canalâ€"or are they going to finish it as it should be finished, with a ten, twelve or fourteen foot draft? And if it is to finished upon a proper basis, is the gov- ernment to be led around by the nose by a few interested parties and induced to complete this important canal over a route that is comparatively .worthless, when a more practical route can be utilized at a much smaller expenditure, and with much greater advantage to the entire country? Port Hope doesn’t want the canal if we cannot prove that our route is the most feasible. If our route is the most feasible and will be to the greater advantage of the country, we want it brought to Lake Ontario via Bewdley and this port. If the Trent River route to the Bay of Quinta is the better, then we will fall into line and pull for the completion of the line by way of Trenton. All we want is to prevent the Government making what we consider will be a huge and costly blunder.” And other officers of the association said that if an unprejudicc'l man of ability would say that their route was not the better one, they would accept the verdict and turn in and help Pet- crborough and Trenton force on the completion of the canal by the original route. We do not feel competent to give an opinion on the merits of either route; but Port Hope’s position is an eminently fair one-80 fair as to con- vince us that they honestly believe that the verdict of an unprejudiced man would be in their favor. The people of the town say that their route would have overwhelming advantages .and be a great deal cheaper than the other; and the facts and figures given to the Toronto Star’s reporter proveâ€"assum- ing them to be correct .and uncontro- Vertibleâ€"that the Port I-Iopers are right. It is to be hoped that the work on the canal will be resumed" at the earliest possible moment and continued until it shall be fully completed; and that the best, not the cheapest, route will be decided upon without regard to the interest or wishes of any particular locality. â€"â€"â€"â€"m__ -__-__. Powles’ Corner. (Correspondence of the Gazette.) Mr. James Mitchell left for Delaware last Monday. There was a delay of a week or more on account of not being able to get a car wheh he wanted it: We wish him a safe journey to his des- tination. We also extend our best wishes to his successor, M r. Marsh, who has a good form, with no doubt many days’ hard work aheadrof him. in the near future; but, being a young man with strong, willing hands, he is sure to succeed. The unpleasant duty that Mr. W. H'. l’owles had to perform last Saturday at Fenelon Falls will no doubt bring about good results in this community. The people in this locality are praisingthe postmaster for doing what he did. [The above arrived .too' late for in- sertion last week-Ed] _ The weather so far this monthis just about what the Rev. Ira Hicks, the weather prophet of St. Louis, predicted. It is really too bad to have the winter, already unusually long and cold, hang out untilrtncar therfirst of May, as it is 'now almost sure to do, and is almost enough to turn a person against this i a- between the rival forces on, /} DIoKSON‘s Harmâ€"The. alterations country for Men The school trustees here are going to discard the old board fence around the school yard, and build one of wire. It is a pity that. some kind of an iron fence could not be built about fifteen feet high, so that there would be no possible way for the scholars to get out on the road from 9 a. :11. until 4 p. In. About four years ago a resolution was passed- nt 3 school meeting to the effect that . the children must he kept in the play- ground during sclmnl hours. It worked all right for 99 dove, and then they were running all over again the same as ever. For many rears they have had too much liberty and have been a nuis- ance to those who live near the school. Mr. Oliver Glaspnll has finished as. sessing the township, and pronounces this winter the worst in which he ever made the round. Mr. John A. Day has been moving this week to the farm he has purchased in Mariposa. His many friends here wish him prosperity and happiness in his new home. John is a hard-working, honest, industrious young man, just. the kind that will succeed. Mrs. Samuel Walker, of Lindsay, is spending a few days here visiting her aunt, Mrs. W. A. Gillie. Mrs. M. McNeil, of Ops township, spent a week here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Moore. The farmers of this locality expect to commence seeding about the lst of May, about. three weeks later than last year. m_._.-.-._ Personals. Miss Vera Bonnell, of Bobcnygeon, is at the Falls, visiting at Mr. James Dickson’s. Mr. Thomas Hall, and family left the Falls last week for Novar, in the M us- koka District. Mr; Bert Townley took a business trip out north on Tuesday, and came home on Thursday. Mr. George Rutherford, ot Rosseau, and his nephew, Findlay Varcoe, are visiting their relatives at the Falls. Mr. M. L. Demill, of Maple Lake, is at the Falls, visiting Mrs. Demill’s par- . ents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Haskell. Mr. John Short, License Inspector, of Lindsay. was at the Falls on Tues- day, and gave the Gazette a friendly. call. , Mr. William Davey left for Orillia on Thursday of last week, on account of the serious illness of- his son, Wesley, who, we are glad to hear, is now much better. Mr. Daveycame home on Tues- day, but Mrs. Davey, who went to Orillia a fortnight ago, is there yet. MONEY IN Penmanâ€"Now is the ' time to plan for it. Secure good settings and thereby have large quantities of 4. good early chickens and turkeys for BIG PRICEâ€"During the month of' March the Kinmouut creamery paid 181,- cents per pound for butter fat. ’ And yet you can find farmers growling ‘ about hard times. ' (JunLEns’ SERMON.â€" Rev. John Gar- butt, chaplain of the local curling club, will preach a sermon to the curlers on. Sunday evening, the 24th inst. Seats will be rescrved for-themembers of the club, and a good attendance is request- ed. R. A. Robinson, President. ' “ranted 'Quick.-Pant and vest :maker. . Prices, vests 90c, pants $1.00. Apply to 13. H. McGrath, merchant tailor, Kinmount, nt. Bnnnzvr POINT,- MAY Banâ€"The serio-comic drama entitled “ Breezy Boiut," now in course of preparation by t the young people of. St; James’ church, will he given inDickson’s hall on the evening of Tuesday, May 3rd. Keep... . the date open and watch for posters and l further announcements. SHOOT HIM’~:â€"-For some days :past a. very large hawkhas been hovering over the village, and he has twice beeh seen. flying down the river with npigeon in his tnlons.. There will not be many of.‘ these birds left in the village if he is not killed or frightened away, and he- looks big enough to be able to carry ofi‘.‘ hens whenhe has eaten all the pigeons... A few years ago a hawk, apparently of l the same species, located himself some- . where near the Falls and committed 1 many murders before he was putan end . ' to, and. the present visitor, ought to be . shot as soon as possible. , Ii [in Dickson’s hall, work on .which has. lbeen goingsnfor some timepast, were completed. early this week. The stage has been. enlarged by the removal of the dressing-rooms behind it, ,, two larrre . dressrng-rooms have been built in tile basement, the seating capacity of the. hall has been considerably increased ‘by the f‘- redistribution of seats 1" and the removal of the stoves; and a furnace in . the basement,._a new piano and electric- ‘ foothghts add greatly to the comfort, . convenience and appearance of the in». terror. A considerable sumof money: baboon spent on tho impgovemnntsp, Wm‘- . 'l . ma A {â€"mg. b.