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l E. E. W. Mcfiafiev Volume XII. Number 2. FOR THE NEXT 60 DAYS Kmâ€"n. â€"â€"LARPET5, G/zeap, Remnant barpets at lla/f przee. â€"â€"[,(zee Caz/mm Her/menu‘s, 156, 205, 2 5e. â€"â€"Bzg czet m przces 0] Lace Czen‘azm. ”Gloves, [1' emery, Yams, Flanne/s, Flannel- ez‘z‘es (zz‘ mzd-wmz‘er sale prices. ~49 Odd Suits, Coats and Vests, you can have at half price, and on some garments less than half original gst Mortgage from 41‘ - - per cent - - Men’s Caps, in Cloth and Fur, cheaper than ever. 12 Overcoats, not Ulsters, odd sizes and colors for $2.25 each. . H. SOOTHERAN BIG VALUES IN MEN’S, LADIES’ AND CHILD- REN’S UNDERWEAR price. Also our Every article for WINTER WEAR and USE to be sacrificed. This week we purpose putting the knife into our DRESS GOODS and MANTLE Stocks. MANTLE CLO THS are to be sacrificed. G/zmp, Remnant Carpal“: czz anuy ‘-2 to Double fold Tweed Dress Goods, were 8c midwiritsr price 5c. 2 IO Shades of lovely 44 inch Serge Dress Goods, also in Black, were 28 for 22. 2 inch Tweed Effects, lovely Goods, were I 5c, now I 1c. ends Black and Colored Dress, suitable for Skirts, waists and Dresses, at half price. FOUR PRICES ‘ And I asked a fair spirit near by, l W hase voice on the gale watts through the Vale. And this answer she made vs ith a sigh: “‘Tis the spirit of McFadyen, on earth quite a bad ein, “'hen it come to a sense of heart-breaking' Many a heart was a sad one, many a glad Oue, But Duncan n'er thought of forsaking. Not to his shame, can 1 give any blame, For woman ever loves a true man, For his fine Scottish frame. and his claim upon fame, Let those then resist it who can. E'en in this land, this sweet spirit band, Are striving w ith sweet overtures, To claim this firm hand and never remand To love the sweet heart it procures." Then next there came drifting, with eyes ever shifting: In his wake was a band fair and young, Their voices uplifting, his praises e er sift- mg. In this song were his iaudations sung. From gorge and can crack, well came the name of George Blackwell Waited down by those juvenile voices, He knew teachers’ nsck well, and he knew ‘ how to whack well, And yet he was loved, and rejoices. On fames high pede,tal, his name shall j arrest all Who pass up in different spheres. Of faults he has missed all, and blarney stones kissed all, No pedagogue rival he fears. Old Lindsay should rejoice, to have turned out such boys, And may this good land receive many more ; ' \Vith a jubilant noise they proclaimed for- } tuues' choice 1 And were waited away down the shore. Then came a pause, and I looked for the cause, But afar in the distance I see, .A sight that first awes, then I break in applause. For the spirit is well known to me; With a firmly set face, and as firmly set pace, Comes one who looks like John A. He'll be first in the race or drop with ill grace, If he can‘t have a good share of his say. It is years since we met, or else I forget The position he took while on earth ° A dream haunts me yet, that in life‘s broil and fret. V He proclaimed with a wisdom not dearth. ‘ In philosophy's chair he amply filled there, ‘ A position few have aspired to. Who novg, will dare to say, that McIntosh t ere IIe neglected to do what required to. I the far distance scan, and I behold a youngman, Who comes with a fast flying“ gait ; Grasped in flight‘s bann, he llew not nor ran, Seemed favored with goddess estate. As past me he whirled, I saw his legs twirled While on a machine sat or stood, His determined lips curled and I knew ’twas the world Renowned cyclist, my friend “ Silver- wood.” I read from‘his face. no marks of disgrace, But honor left many an impress, That his wanton-time grace bore yet no etface His virtues are numbered by guess. Some questionable token, such as many hearts broken, \Vas all that I saw of life‘s scars ; Honor’s voice had oit spoken, admiration awoken. By this gallant young veteran of wars. There was one that I looked for, whom in life all girls booked for, But he ever was a gay shy azelle, Him were sweet meats cooks for, but no one seemed booked for, Our charming young Jimmy Donnell. Though he loved many a maiden, yet he loved more the shade in Which mechanical mysteries dwell. Love's young dream seemed to fade in that high running1 grade in . Which he seemed eld in fast spell. His onlyiatpibition seemed to make a tran- s on, N at to honor by learning or wars But to create a condition, and to hold the position ' Of president of a railroad to Mars. Of this wonderful feat we learn his defeat, Yet his plan called forth much applauSe; Gravitation did meet and he had to retreat, Now he tries his revem on the cause. SOME INTERESTING STANZAS CO‘N- CERNING WELL-KNOWN PEOPLE. The fall wing lines were cumpuscd by Mr. W E Smith, and read by him at the students’ re-uui-vn 0u Thulsdav afternoon, Dec. 29 h. They contain pleeeant refer- ences to I numoer of people who are or have been popular members of the student body _in this town, and reflect great credit on their gelxiil author. I sat musine, and then I dreamed 1 saw what. is. and is to be; Ob'ects ran by till my vision teamed ith forecasts of futurity; Goblins were flittiu with manly men, Monsters mingle with women fair; S irirs of lightness and darkness there, litted by as I sat there. The first to come ’round with dash and bOund. Was one that I thought I knew; With a. curious wail on his emit-tail Clung a Goblin with face askew. " Goblin," I cried, (eyes wonder wide) “ Who owns this great coat-tail? " With evident pride, the imp replied, “ Whose else, but Professor Smale. With X-rays he saw through the world, Right through a man's pate he could penetrate And see all his faculties furled. Not to L.C.l. name alone did bring fame, But a. scientific world agitator; Io AL- mf‘hofig-hg'vl-I‘HOE hifinwefifitvifigi've him the name 01! the greased lightning man}pulator." The next o'er the vale, came the voice of a I moved from my seat and found a retreat In a. beauteous woodland by a stream ' When one did we meet and warm did he gree , And his face lighted up with ‘oy's beam: Hia face it was pale, and his ha y was frail, For weeks he’d not seen an bread, He told me a tale in a voice l he a. well Of his furnishing before he was deed . For weeks he had wandered, and aft on home pondered, And dreamed of the full larder there. Of the victuals he‘d squandered, and this thought he found herd, That at home the had plenty to spare. This boy from the reelends, had escaped from the dell lands And wandered the woods 'gsinst his wish; This led from the hielamds, our own Ernie Neelands. A 8001’ HSAYER’S VISION. LINDSAY, THURSDAY, J A N U A Y 12th. with a ho -tle. And ons- ar he had of than eaviing; I Hi: friends seemed to male, in- WMS up on , ; his muscle, ‘ Yet applause he seemed nut to be heed- , mg. lHe was used to command, and whatever I demand He made came forth e'en from the stones. I brooked no remand, “as chucked full ‘ Then amidst a great. bustle, came a detm r of ~and, Can it be, “Billy Brown," the ~W‘b0n99? Yet Billy be praised, for hc- has himself raised, To a station that got him a wife. l Now no fond parunts crazed, from home ' grief erased, ‘ For Billy has found the Elixir of Life. For every di~ease our Billy brought ease, But the fates Called Billv away ; He them did displease for the country’s increase Left no room for the others to stay. Enthused by the great few days, we are inspired to s offering will comprise a big pl Manufacturers and 3 yard leng cent. more than Linen Tow: Then I wandered again out upon a. blithe plain. Where the ocean of grasses were waving I heard a sweet strain With an echoed refrain, A voice that on earth was soul-saving; I asked of a spirit whose voice of such merit Was waited with fragrance of rose; That was heaven to hear it», that was bliss to be near it, She answered, it was Miss Ella Gross. That on earth her sweet song, had thrilled many a throng, And many a soul had repented. That the world loved her strong, that her fame would be 10ml, ‘ That none her sweet influence resented ; That in the world o'er the river, where ‘ swe tness dwells ever. Where sin never enters nor wrong, See is singing here ever, in a voice without quiver, And her spirit‘s as sweet as her song. These are only a few oi will save you money. KENT STREET. ‘â€" With scamper and hurry. the“ by me did. I is carefully examined by expert!» 80 that , 5‘3“"? v1 } there can be no mistake as to its firmness A bright litt e heathen group or ”me. . Our investigations are by no In excitable flu ', yet free from all worry - Joy reigned wit 1 this dark-skinned troop: means melete’ but some interesting In their midst was One fair face, whose results have been obtained. Full details resolute grace, lof the experiments will 0; found .1“ the Had reclaimed them from ”013“” i college report of 1898 ; but the foliowiil; shrine, . Had sought the dark race, never took ah" some 0f “19 1”de points brought back page out by the work up to date ; Till this lost host as angels did shine, 1. Though corn has been commonly Onward they hied,and in chorus thew cried. blamed for producing soft bacon, it The pra'ses of her who had told them. , apparently has no "u efl'ectl when aged or 5“" exigencies-seam S “(18’ where they d '3 for finishing hogs that have had plenty of And other sweet talesthatconsoled them. l exercise until they ““11 100 pounds Then a grand angel choir soaring higher «live weight. and higher, 2. Neither does corn appmr to cause A31”? “mums the “it on "'3 Wing softness when used for finishing hogs that Sang With animate fire, none 81““ be i have had no exercise. but have been fed nigher . . , J ' K'ng skim-milk with a mixed grain ration until The throne than Miss came 1 they reach 100 pounds live weight. While thus much confounded, I was sud- 3. What has been said of corn may By . mamas-I a... .1... W, m we :2“ ‘ "NW” My patignce was _sounded, by questions i me‘al 3:2” leniegngt hum“ “a fad o . - V Empounded, Till I ardl knew well what to do. They rccalle many a scene. where I surely had been, They talked of old LCJ. days. Their visions were keen or those days they had seen, And they lavished their teachers with praise , Of Alumni Associations, and fertile crea- tions 0f committees who had such in hand ; How they left occupations, nor heeded locations, 3 To join in this jubilant band. ; Many seemed to remember the 29th Decem- er, l Whose. splendour spread Scugog's vale 0 er. There was one ardent member, all seemed to commend her. None other than Miss M. L. Taylor. SOFT BACON; HOW TO AVOID IT NOTES FROM PROFESSOR DAY ON SOME EXPERXMENTS AT THE ONT. ARIO AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE. GUELPH. [From Fanning.) As Canadian packers have recently had a great (1811 of trouble with what is known as “soft bacon." perhaps a few notes on the subject may prove of inter- est to the many farmers who read your valuable paper. One of our leading pack- ing bone 3 makes the statement that, during the months of May, June and a part of July of the present year, the number of soft sides ranged from 20 to 40 per cent. of the whole. This means that Canada placed upon the English market this year a large quantity of inferior bacon; and though this bacon was not misrepresented. but was sold strictly upon its merits, at the same time it was Canadian bacnn, and tended to bring discredit upon Canadian bacon as a whole. It requires no argument to convince any intelligent man that the condition of affairs just described means an ultimate less to the farmer. because when our packers meet with losses of this kind, their Ouly remedy is to pay lower prices. It is therefore a matter of great import- ance, not only to the packer, but more especially to the farmer, that less soft bacon should be placed upon the market ; and the problem of how to produce firm bacon should be carefully studied by every man who has a pig to sell. 8th bacon does not mean fat bacon. It means a soft condition of the fat, which develops while the bacon in in the salt, and reduces the value of a‘ side according to its degree. An absolutely soft side is comparatively worthless, and between this condition and firmness there are all chides and degrees of tenderneu‘ Same- nmee coftneoe is noticeable before the bacon in put into the salt, but. apparently firm aides frequently come out of the salt decidedly tender and soft. Various speculations have been indulged in regarding the «use of softness. Oorn. clover and lack of exercise nre erhaps the chief things which have been inmed, but there is considenbie‘ diversity of opinion regarding the matter. For some months post. expel-hunts have been in progress at the Ontario Agriculture! Col- lege sscerhuin, it podbie, some of the causes of softness. and to study methods of producing firm bacon. In these ex- periments the hogs m shipped directly to the factory. sienghiered and the differ- ent groups peeked repenteiy in salt. When the bacon comes out of the salt it: Subsisted three weeks. on r 1w fish " A's: Kafié'js- BIG Enthused by the few days, we are inspire offering will compnse a Manufactl and 3 yarc cent. more Linen t These are only a will save you money. KENT STRhET. 1. Though corn has been commonly blamed for producing soft bacon, it apparently has no evil efi'ectl when need for finishing hogs that have had plenty of exercise until they reach 100 pounds live weight. 2. Neither does com appear to cum softness when used for finishing hogs that have bad no exercue. but hove been fed skim-milk with a mixed grain ration until they reach 100 pounds live weight. 4. Hogs confined in pens and fed wheat middling: during their only growth. and peas, barley and shorts during the finishing period (without either china-milk or whey, have a marked tend- ency to softness of fat. 5 Hogs given plenty of exercise. and hd as juat- described. produce firmer bacon than thoee confined in pens and fed the same ration. 6. The evil effects arising from lack of exercise can be ozeroome by the judleious feeding of whey or skim-milk with the meal ration. From two to three pounds of whey or skim-milk to a pound of meal. will be satisfactory. 7. Whey and ekim-mflk appear to have a. greater influence than exercise in pro- ducing firm bacon. 8. Unthrifty hogs are more likely to produce soft bacon than growthy, well-fed hogs. The influence of whey and skim-milk in these experiments was especial!) marked. not only in making rapid and economical gains, but also in producing a fine quality of bacon, in spite of lack of exercise. While corn produced firm bacon when used for finishing well-grown hogs, it must not be assumed that it will not cause softness when used under other conditions. Its influence on younger animals has yet to be teeted. In Danish experiments corn was found to be decid- edly injurious to firmness when fed to very young animals. It leto be hoped that feeders of hog: will carefully study this question of pro- ducing firm bacon, for It is a matter of vital Importance if we are to retain our profitable English trade. â€"Milk is pasteurized when it is heated from 155 degrees to 167 degrees. This process kills most: of the germs. Boil- ing the milk (212 degrees) or heating it nearly to boiling point kiiia all the germs and is ceifed sterilization . â€"A common estimate of the cost of eggs is one cent each. This is a fair estimate, allowing the average cost of a hen to be $1.25 a year, supposing that she lay: about ten dozen eggs in that time. But the hen above the average will lay more eggs and therefore produce them at less cost each. â€"-A writer In the Practical Farmer says : “I have cured my horses of colic several times with common sslt. Take a. large hsndful and at it bsolt as far in the mouth as possi 'e. Hold up the head so they cannot spit it u . More sslt will not hurt them. ey will generally be all right in an hour or two.” -â€"To clean a rusty plough or cultivator use sulphuric acid, four ounces to a pint of water, handling the dangerous acid with care. Pour the mixture on the rusty plate and when the rust is softened scour it off with sand, dry and coat with grease. A plough treated this way will quickly brighten when used again. â€"â€"The largest horse in America has been discovered in Illinois. He stands twenty hands high, weighs 2,500 pounds, sud has never been either broken or shod. He is nearly a pure blood Clydesdale. Oi course he is a freak, end not likely to be worth anything except: for exhibition purposes. ~Here is. : good rcc‘pe for curing hog meat no that; it can be used in summer as well as in the winter. The proportions These are only a few of the many special lines we are offering. Your early attendance will save you money. Enthused by the great appreciation of the special values we have been offering the past few days, we are inspired to still greater. This sale willbe a boon to House-Fumishers. Our offering will comprise a big purchase of FARM NOTES Manufacturers Remnants of Bleached Table Cloths in %, 2, 23.1, and 3 yard lengthsâ€"they are of fine quality and worth fully 50; per cent. more than we have marked them. Linen Towelling. 19 inches wide, regular price 7c., for 5c. -Cattle have been known to have been poisoned by eating the leaves of wild cherry trees or shrubs. It is caused by the pruaslc acid in the leaves, and it In eetimeted that; one half pound of black cherry leaves may be considered 5 fetal quantity for a cow to eat. If this be true the leaves of the cherry tree should be excluded from all hay. a. little saltpetre (dissolved). Mix and rub on the meat as soon as cut up. The The meat is laid on a board about ten days. then sewed up in a cloth bagging. are to 1,000 pounds pork take ten quarts tine salt, three pongds broyn aqgsr, and Goyaâ€"Another of the old settlers passed away on Monday morning, after a lengthened period of illness, endured with much fortitude. Mr. John J nnkin, who in consequence of _ there being so many John Junkies, was popularly known as Red John. departed this life on Monday Monday morning, at the age of 71 yew and 8 months. He was born in the County of Fermanagh. Ireland, and came with hie parents to Canada when at the age of three years. For a short time the 1 family lived in Harvey and then moved to i the Junkin settlement, in the 1st and 2nd : concessions of Verulam. In ’54 Mr. J unkin launched out on his own account. purchasing his lot on the 8th concession. and taking to wife Maria, daughter of Mr. Matthew Ingram. Mrs. Junkin died in ’75, leaving a family of seven daughters and two sons, all of whom are now living except the eldest daughter. In religion. Mr. J unkln was an adherent of the Methodist church, and in politics he was a liberal. For very many years he was a prominent figure in municipal affairs, frequently representing his township in the councils of the county. He was a 'brother of Mr. Irvine Junkin, who died 'about two years ago. The funeral on Tuesday was very largely attended, for though of late years he had reared from public afl‘drs, yet every man in the town- ship knew John ,J nnkxn. A(tCIDE.\'T.â€"Mr. Henry Cndlgan, who is working in the Kennedy, Davie Milling Co.’e camp, thwey, had a very narrow eeclpe from instant death on Mondty. He was felling a tree. and in its descent a hub Wee broken (fl and thrown back with great violence. The end struck Cadigan on the head, but fortunutely sufficiently on the side for it to glance. lustean of crushing the skull. He was knocked down. and a piece of the eoelp about the size of the hand was taken all“ his head. Andy Weleon brought him in to have the wound dressed, and he is now doing nicely, though he wlll have a bald patch on his head as long as he lives It wees fearfplly close call, VITAL STATISTICS.â€"Tbe number of registration: recorded by Mr. Geo. W. Taylor, the registrar of Vernlsm, for 1898, was: Births, 53; marriage, 10; and deaths, 34; a total of 97. The number recorded by the village registrar for the same pericd was : Births; 24; matinee, 7; and deaths, 16; a ton! of 47.â€"Inde- pendent. THEVIGTORIA LOAN This Compeny has $100,!!!) of Trent Money to LOAN on prime Fem Peop- erty in the southern portion of the County of Victoria. at FIVE PER CERT. Make application now. u it: :- r‘eeirable to make inspection before the ground is covered with not. No Interest_ will be charged until money HEAD OFFICE advanced. Agthorized Capital $300,000 Paid up 18 AND SVINGS COMPANY- BOBCA YGEON J30. MAGNUM. LINDSAY. OUT " $Ioo.ooo MANAGER 91 KENT-81., A raved Indorsed Notes Iowan, On pp term from 3flto_12 Money to Loan (I 10C” J. G. EDWARDS GO. Royal and Beauty Hockey Skates Baker’s and Star Skates J.G.EDWARDS GO. NEW STOCK. FOR PRESENTS Mal/eff, C [05mg Fur: az‘ C055 Hardware. are the prettiest. skate for the ladies. fl best. for Hockey Players. neguhticn Hockey Sticks. â€"See our fine C. Irving Sets, High Grade Table and Pocket L uuery. â€"Scissara of wax-tanned quality. --1847 Rogers Bros. Plated Knives. Forks and -â€"Biesell' I Go! Medal Carpet Sweep- â€"TenTrays, Table Bells. BmssChnns -â€"nmelys’ Paints. Brows, monomers. '052‘ @7266. y-c, Iron and Steel Mex-chum. Sportsmen s Supplies- -' illlllmu- >cx. BEST QUALITY LOWEST PRICES. LINDSAY