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a house. stable and two acres of land in a good stab f cultivation. Situated within one hundred Md Hall’s Crossing, G. '1‘. K. Feneion. There is ID N the premises a. thrifty young orchu'd. For fills and particulars, apply to JOSEPH A. mean Box 50, Fenelon Falls, P. 0,â€"14-2. A girl to do general house :reet, Lindsay :4 If. FDR That an application will be mnde to the W M CMAdB, at the next session thereof, for 113‘“ lincorporate a comrany to be called “The M Ediburton and Mattawa Rai way Company.” '3“ r-oaer tn construct, equip, maintain and ope?" ‘line of railway from a point on the Mulls-Dd 61'1“; ’0! the Grand Trunk Railway, north of the 1'0'I Lindsay in the Province of Outlrio, to a pom‘ on“ Ottawa. River, at or near Mattawa in 1-59 fl province, and also a. branch line or lines of tall”. connect with the said Lindsay, Haliburton d Mam-3. Rallway, or the said Midland Dlvision a!m Grand Trunk Railway; and with pow“ . amalgamate or make agreements with any W Company or Companies {or the acquisvtion. can“; anceJlease or use of the said Company's rum b_ra_nches,_wtth 2.11 other usual and access“! Bookjand Stationery Store, oppositePut Office, Kent-3L, Lindsay. A thorough bred Holstein Cow. two years old. Ib‘ thoroughbred Holstein Bun. seven months ochJIllflI with registered pedxgroe, apply to T1108. KENNEDY. Omemoe £03 WANTED. H OUSE TO LET DAYS FOR SALE. â€".â€"_ TWO REGISTERED HOLSTEINS. rights and primleges. Dated at Lindsay, Ontario, this 2nd '3! d AF! 1895. MOORE 8; JACKSON. tf. Solicitors 10: the A TRUSSES FOR RUPTURB and Instruments for all Deformity May be consulted at the NEXT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN GHAS. GLUTHE, Peterboro. “Oriental H0 SATURDAY, APRIL. 1 next. With full supplies of mm. mm mm. NEXT: BENSON HOUSE, LINDSAY: Sussex street, No. 12 Oil counties. This “5' 1g on the backgréfi pular lents IN. NS VON DERFU EAP MEN. OR SALE, RENT OR TRADE ALL PAPER, 1895 expert. in designing and 5m Papers in great variety, away below rcgular pHCc. My 5 cent Papers are beautis. I “111 (yffcr Wall Paper of all kintkat a great reduction in price. HALL, CALL AND EXAMINE. PARLOR, KITCHEN, BED ROOM DINING ROOM OF TORONTO, GEO- A LlT'l'l 'U;‘ : work. Apply at. £3“ terrace. App)", J. A. Glues“ Volume nt received FRESH ADDITIONS dur- ing the past week. oUR DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT has been increased your direct importations of New and Seasonable Colors, weaves and akc in all the leading and popular styles in Dress Goods, “NEW; rrgH SILKS ” for Blouses. New Plain and Stripe Ducks. New .‘ ‘ New Dress Trimmings to match all our :giiiar shades of Dress Gcods. ‘ ‘ I IN OUR FANCY GOODS DEPARTMENT w esliow. New ‘mbroideries. New Laces in endless variety. New Frillmgs. New ’ New Kid Gloves. l\ew Lisle. Taffeta and Silk Gloves. ’eilings. . ‘ew Cotton. Balbnggan and [cw Undervests. New Lawn an Cashmere Hosiery. New Ribbons. d Check Muslin, extra value. New ‘ ‘\ uslin. c C- hot .I ’ , _, _ __________ \vn nfinn D‘I‘RII’CKTT lace rappiv- )ot Musnn, L\L , L\\.. ‘ 0UR GENTS FURNISHING DEPARTMENT has receiv-1 large additions in the way of New White and Colored Shirts. New 1mmcr Underwear. New Collars, Cuffs, Ties, Socks, Braces and a .mplete range of Men‘s Furnishings generally. IN HATS, CAPS AND CLOTHING we are up to date with Ithc leadingr styles in Felt Hats, in Men’s and Boy’s sizes. Our Lothing Stock has been increased by another large purchase which we we just opened out. Our values in Men’s and Boy’s suits are acqualled, and our qualities, styles and trimmings are guaranteed in get}? C388. -___ vvt‘f‘l’r‘ff DTTDM‘TCUTMC DEPARTMENT is full and JIJ .r- - anadian. American and English Floor iew and handsome assortment of Lace C ;ew Cretonnes. New Art Muslin and A pr Curtains and Furniture Coverings. I {owels and Towellings. New Sheetings brv full and well-assorted stock of -- ‘erv case. OUR HOUSE FURNISHING DEPARTMENT is full and implctc with a grand stoclr of Hemp, Union and Wool Carpets. Best madian, American and English Floor Oil Cloth and Linoleunis. ew and handsome assortment of Lace Curtains in Cream and White. 3w Cretonnes. New Art Muslin and Art Sateens. New Raw Silks rCurtains and Furniture Coverings. New Table Damasks. Linen ,1- ”A Tnurpllino'e New Sheetings and Pillow Cottons, and a COUGIIS, Cow‘s anu HOARSENESS ENEBAL STAPL We come and see What 25c. will buy 1 and Gloves, at V WARN ER CO. We Solicit Your Inspection of Our Stock. 25 CTS. 25 CTS. 25 CTS. VIII. mum- tum or Low cm mm. The Great Bankrupt Stock Men, 76 and 78 Kent-st, Lindsay. will buy a will purchase; 4oc.a1 l-wool Tweed. Will buy Uni-Ho covers your head with a good Felt Hat. at lower priccs than ever before quoted. buys a 40C. Tapestry Number I5- OODS DEPARTMENT has been increased ions of New and Seasonable Colors, weaves and {and popular styles in Dress Goods, “NEW Blouses: New Plain and Stripe Ducks. New attes. New Dress Trimmings to match all our and “5c. Window Shade. yds Of Gingham. NEW GOODS, nlce pall‘ of Carpet. NORWOOD. HOUSEBREAKING. A peculiar robbery took place here Monday, in which the house of George Hendren was entered some time during the day, and $300 1n cash was stolen belonging to hls son. Stanley Hendren. A note tor $60 Was also taken. LEGAL NEWS-LET'I ERS BUILDING.â€"Mr. Thos O’Neill has} com- menced operations for a new house In our Vlllage. It will be a. name, a story and a. half high, and will add to the appear- ance of our village. Special to the Watchman. CHURCH Norss.â€"â€"The congregation ot the Baptist church are delighted to have Mr. Carew stationed here again for the summer season. nay-awn): av uni. I'Bhvuu‘uI-v HYMENEAL.â€"On Monday lagta mostl . delightful event occured at the reSIdence‘; of Mr. Duncan McCullan’s, Eldon, the occasmn being the marriage of his daugh- ter Mary to Mr. Alex .VlcEachern of Centre Eldon. The Rev. D.D. McDonald of Manse Grove in his usual ability per- .formed the duty required to make man and wife in a happy state. There were presents. large number of friends and acquaintances to witness the event. The presents given to the bride were both costly and handsome. Our wish is that prosperity and long life may ever follow them. Special to the Watchman. Special to the Watchman. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. -â€"Maple Leaf Temperance Society have again elected and installed the following officerszâ€"Mr. D. Brown, president: Mrs. D. Brown, lst vice-president; Mr. J. Murchison, 2nd vice- resident :Mr. H. Haywood, chap]: in; Mr. 1RD. Mc1"adye_n_._ rec.'sec.g Dr. A ( a11~ rvsl .,|.._, ‘11.: . \-.u. .v-.... ““4 away, fin. sec. , treasurer ; Miss LICGHULDA , ”Aun- m-..“ A. McKay, marshalls; MissZ‘Sarah McKay and Mr. A. McArchur. guards. This lodge is in a booming condition as there are about, 100 members belonging to it. REPRESENTATIVEâ€"The 5.0.8. of Glen- arm appointed John Murchison, as their mnresentative to the Grand Camp, which REPRESENTATIVEâ€"The; 510.8. 0] arm appointed John Murchison, a representative to the Grand Camp meets at Niagra 011 April‘ 16th‘.‘ 7 Iuccbn nu An nap...- v" "-râ€" __ BASE BAL:..â€"Remcmbfiéi"the meeting in Thornberrv‘s hall, Saturday 13th, for the purpose of organizing a base ball c1ub., Special to the VVntchman. â€"OBITUAR\'.â€"It is with much rem-ct we report this week the death of the late Mrs. Alex Spence who departed this life on Sunday Apr. 7th last at St. Johns Hospital, Toronto. For some months past the deceased complained and after consult- ing home physicians was advised about three weeks ago to go to a Toronto Hospital. This the deceased did when an ‘ operation was made which resulted \of no consequence to the deceased only ‘for a time. With every Christian fortitude she bore the pain until death had done its awful work. To give her all earthly comfort she was always accompani- ed by her husbandfiand occasionally by her daughter in those sad hours of trouble. on Monday last her remains were taken to the home and on the following day was followed by a large circle of friends and ac uaintances to the place of inter- ment. he deceased is a daughter of Mr. John McFayden who resides with his partner in life. east of this village both arriving at a good old age. She leaves to mourn her loss a true husband six girls and three boys. The deceased had been in all her life a true and industrious mother re. ‘~~*Aâ€"â€"- L-“ IRE-AL LICK Jun; 9 v; law a...- -____, spected by all who knéivfiv" her; Much sympathy is felt for the family. in their sad hour of sorrovr Special to the Watchman. Ramonaâ€"Mr. John King. proprietor of the door and sash factory is doing a flourishlng business. By the way he as been selling such numbers of: doors and sashes lately we vyould‘think that a num- -3 L__n.1:_... ska, “an“ lavv-J .. . - .___e ber of farmers. intended building this sprina. Mr. King has a. number of doors and sashes on hand which he is selling at very reasonable rates. TRENT VALLEY CANALâ€"The engineer staff on the T.V.C. has been increased lately. Mr. Shine, agent for Mr. 0nder- dunk spent a. day here last week ins ect- iug the proposed route. Nothing de nite is known, however, when the work will BITUARY,â€"1t is our sad duty to re ort two deaths that occured in our vil age last week. one being Mr. Lancaster, of Bobcaygeon, who has been living for the ast six months with his daughter Mrs. ginseur, of our village. Mr. Lancaster had reached the ripe ace of nearly 80 years, he had been sick for the past two months. The body was taken to Bobcaygeon for interment. The other being the infant son of Mr. Thomas Bassett. who despite the‘ best medical care passed awa . Tne re- i mains were interred in the R. . cemetery, Victoria road. Mr. Bassett and farm y have the sympathy of the entire village in their sad bereavement. PERSONAL. â€"Mrs.. Alex McKenzie. of ' a few days here amcng friends. Mr. cKenzie is a gen- eral favorite and received a hearty wel- come ...... Miss Barbara King is spending a short holiday under the parental roof. ...... Rev.~ Mr. McLean is home from "l‘nwnnlll where he has been attending .. .7..Rev.~ Mr. where McLean is home he has been aw liege during the past term. spell! to the SW ‘0 uni v-wâ€"wnn . RECEIPTS.â€"We have all heard of the de- licious “ arding house soup” that is made as tollows;â€"â€"{Iake a chicken of the 17th ear. hang mm on the south side of the case at noon, place a pot of water where his shadow Will {all on it and let this sim- mer for full fifteen minutes each day for -a week, an butter the size of a. nutmeg and season thh salt and petgper to taste. mun SYRUPâ€"Remove e cuticle of a full fledeed maple. take four- ounces of the inner bark. to which add four pails of} “boiling Water and sugar to suit the ‘ taste ‘ mapla‘ p worth 75 cents a go on. Fairs ' ways welcome. LL GmPnâ€"A moie- ot la grippe i. LINDSAY, THURSDAY, APRIL 11th. 2895. GRASS HILL. REABORO. GLENARM. HARTLEY. KIRKFIELD. MANILLA. PERSONALS.â€"Mr. A. Carmicheal, of Rat Portage paid his brother Hugh and friends a. flying visit last. week ...... Mr. and Mrs. A. Carter and R, Carter, of: Orillia are spendingafew days under the parental roof ....... Mr. N. Mintern has just; re- turned from Markham where he attended the funeral of his uncle ....... Dr Gillespie has been visiting a sick brother at, Peterboro.. ....Mr. J. R. Hay of Trinity Universit and Mr. Mitchell and Miss Hay of erulmn spent a. few days with Miss Moshier. 1 ‘1‘“;1.‘ -v-v.._-__- “Anticok’s petagogue" may be seen wading through mud and water halfway up his high top boots, all he now requires 13 a. net and a. good shoal and the outfit is complete. ,, H" u A "L__.~_._ _2_A1'.L-n \aUlll'J VVVVVV '1‘er “BOHEMIANS."â€"A literary circle has been formed consisting of youngr peoole interested in literature. This club purpose taking three lines and works of standard authors-for study. This is a step in the proper direction. We wish you success. “Some mute inglorious Milton here.may rest." ’ Special to the Watchman. PATRONS OF INI)USTRY.â€"The Patrons of Induscry of Bradd Lake association held their regular monthly meeting last Wednesday evening, Aprilfi3rd. There was a large attendance of members present and was one of the most harmonious meetings ever held in the association. .--'v -__,H , RETURNED. â€"Mr. Arthur Sinclair has returned home lookina halo and hearty aft er an absence of over three months during which time he has been engatred in the!3 lumbering business in the vicinity of Pine Lake. Special to the Watchman. NorES.â€"The members of the club- swinging class are improving mpxdly under the instruétions of Miss Hudson. . . The snow is nearly all gone. - . e 8.0.30“ REPOhT.â€"The following is the standing of the Third and Fourth c1ass reoora phv, maximum 100. â€"C. Morn gan. an 1|Y1P~P0 'n KT...1--‘--“ F"!.1\‘I geograpnv, maleum .LU‘}. â€"\J. L'LULguu, 81;‘F. \Valliés,‘ 78; F. Vrosman, 73; M. Mark, 69; Emma. Driver, 64; O. Yerex, 63; F. Weldon, 53; F. Rusland. 50; L. Morgan, L, Jenkins and H. Metherell, M. Culbert, 47:, E. Sparks, 35; N. John- son, 26; E. Mark, 24, M. Jackson, 23; Ida. Smith,'22‘; Edna Greenway, 13; J. Moore, 13, Ella Paley, 4. Fifth class literature, maximum. 1‘20.-G. Garbutb, 111; M. Mark, 107; I Bonny. 88; 0. Mark, 80; M. Smith, 76; E. Aflin, 6'2; 1‘. Wallis, 59; E. Mark. 55; E. Greenway, 40. BELLEVILLE . SUI('IDE.-A most shocking case of suicide happened Monday morning about 5 o’clock on Cedar Island, a small Island in the Bay of Quinta. about three miles from Belleville which lies a short distance from the Prince Edward shore, in the township of Ameliasburg In a miserable fishing hut on the island lived David irerow, hunter and fisherman, who was about 65 years of age, and his wife Eliza- ‘beth, who is some 15 years his junior. The couple are said to have lived unhap- pily, as both indulged too freely in stim ulants at times. the man stated to a representative of the press that the woman had been seriously ill for several ‘ days, and was almost demented from the? eflects of her ailments. She was restless until 11 o’clock on Sunday night. when she went to sleep. At 5.30 he got up, and leaving her asleep. went to bring his fish-house from the ice. About an hour later he returned and found her gasping for breath. On looking he found she had severed the jugular vein on the left side with a razor which lay on the bed. He went tothe nearest neighbor’s for assist- ance, but shortly after they arrived she expired. An inquest will be held before .uv éb‘rbner Wm. Péck. Special to the Wuchman. CEEESE Faeronyrâ€"Our cheese factory is now in an advanced state otpreparation for the summer’s business ...... The build- ing contract has been let to Mr. Jno. Ingram. _ ORANGEISM.â€"At the reguiar meeting of ‘ L.O.L. No. 64. on Thursday evening last, a large amount of important business was handled in a very harmonious and satis- factory manner. The following resolution was passed b an unanimous standing ‘votezâ€"Resolve that we, the members of L.O.L. No. 64. take this opportunity of expressing our views on the now notorious Manitoba school case. (1). Whereas the Legislature of Manitoba passed the school law of 1890 which has been 11 held by the highest court of appeal in t e realm, we censure the Governmentnat Ottawa for ’Aâ€" .L LL- Uruoulv vn- vvvvâ€"--â€"â€"-V- attempting to overide this law at the behest of the hierarchy of the Roman Catholic church. We call upon our repre- sentative in the House of Commons, upon every Orangema‘n there, upon every Protestant worthy of that name there, upon Roman Catholic members “ ho have the least interests of Canada at heart. to‘ do everything in their power to prevent‘ this iniquitous interference in purely provincial afl‘airs by the federal govern- ment, (2). We extend to our brethren in Manitoba our sympathy in their struggle ‘against the sworn enemy of democrative institutions. We ask them to stand firml and not to recede one iota from the gran stand they have taken. (3). We assure them that the rank and file of our beloved order in Ontario are true to its noble principles, although a few mis- called leaders in our grand lodges, of the , 7-1 LL__._-I'__AA Bowell t 4e, have groved themselves J udases We are etermined, regard- 1335 froliticalp parties, henceforth to supporto Parliament candidates who ed to measures before men, principle efore party, and no interference with Manit toba. (5). The rights of minori- ties and gr ieveances of minorities, when construe to mean the re-establishment or continuance of a dual system of state-aided schools in aprovinoe of Canada, will not rbe tolera ted if we can prevent it. Spgcm to the Watchman. LITTLE BRITAIN. BURY'S GREEN. JANETVILLE 1101:51ou 5w,“ tuv have proved themselvqs â€"-8trawborry, Rupberry Currant Plants forul A Inge nubock of amt of the but “rioting Aliphat- m of mm my on growing, strong m6 balmy.â€" Bryan- P. J. annuor. Onnhy.â€"u-6. and J. Carley, who had given notice of their intention to have a part of their lands detached from public school section No. 4, and assessed for school purposes to Lindsay public school, requested the council to pass a by-lavv accordingly. As the trustees of section No. 4 cheerfully assented to such change, the by-law was on motion read the first time. In com- mittee of the whole, Mr. Robertson in the chair, Mr. Fox moved, secmlded by Mr. Hutton, that said by-law No.,476 be read a second and third time, passed, signed and sealedâ€"Carried. An objec- tion was made to the opening of St David- ‘ st.northward. Mr. Robertson moved, 1 seconded by Mr. Box, that the matter be ‘ deferred till next meeting, and that the reeve consult the township solicitor about ‘ the point in dispute.â€"Carried. Mr. Fox moved, seconded by Mr. Hutton, that commissioners Robertean and Rea View the road opposite lot 14, con. 8, where a culvert 18 said to be misplaced, and also F agan’s gravel pit, lot 18, con. 8. as soon as practicable and remedy the evils com- lplained of.-â€"-Carried. Mr. Jas. Greenan informed the council that he thought there was some gravel available in his neighborhood, and if the council would procure it, long drawing would be avoided and much more roadwork done. Mr. Robertson moved, seconded by Mr. Rea, that the reeve and dep.-reeve test : the supposed gravel pits, ascertain the j cost of any worth buying and report at , next meeting.â€"Carried. Mr. M. Turner. asked the council to procure a road- scraper for his beat. Coun. Robertson said he had a right to the scraper in beat No. 40, adjoining his; that one scraper was supposed to serve two or more beats, each having the same right to use it. Mr. Rea moved, seennded by Mr. Hutton, that the applications of D. Cayley and T. Millar for one hundred dollars each under the Tile Drainage Act be accepted and fyled.â€"Carried. Mr. :Robertson moved. seconded by Mr. Fox, that this council grant $25 to aid in building a walk to the Riverside cemetery. Mr. Rea moved in amend- ment. seconded by Mr. Hutton, that this council give no grant to said walk. The reeve then de- clared the amendment carried. Mr. Rea moved, seconded by Mr. Hutton, that Coulis. Fox and Robertson have a bridge built at Guliry’s, lot 16 con. 5, in lieu of the present one, with power to grant orders for payment as the work proceeds. â€"Carried. On motion of Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Hutton, sundry small accountsgwere paid and official orders issued for others. Mr. Fox ‘ moved, seconded by Rea, that By-law No. ’ 477, for the appointment of pathmasters. ' fenceviewers and poundkeepers for the current year, receive the usual readings ' and be passed and signed accordingly.â€" Carried Pathmastcrs.â€"1 J Breen, 2 D O’Connell, 3 J Cuddahee, 4 D Gayley, 5 William B Graham, 6 S Wright, 7 James Henry, 8 Thomas J Ray, 9 J A Fithatrick. 10 R Moore, 11 A Brock, 12 Jas Hogan, 13 W Arksey, 14 D Fitzpatrick, 15 J Twohey, jr., 16 Thos Paul, jr., 17 F Carlin, 18 Jas Greenan, 19 P Tully. 20 J as Corley, 21 J H Hopkins, 22 J H Darke, 23 (blank). 24 P J Clancey, 25 R Mahood, 26 A Duck, l 27 (blank), 28 W Skuce, 29Jos Reynolds, ‘30 E J amieson, 3] Wm McGahey, 32 Wm Richardson, 33 and 34 Tbos Hardy. 35 J Moore, 36 Wm Jones, 37 J Solo. 38 Wm Browne, 39 John Thorne, 40 F Dowler, 41 Geo Robinson, 42 Thos Hickson, 43 I W Rea, 44 N Hall, 45 P Corrigan, 46 H 1 Jackson. 47 S Roddy, 48 Wm Rea, 49 G Smith. 50 W J Moore, 51 W Pogue, 52 J Wilson, 53 B McGeough, 54 D Corneil, jr., 55 P Fitzsimmons. 56 Jas Nellis, 57 A May, 58 (blank), 69 Thos Deyell, 60 E P032116, 61 F Finnegan, 62 P Hartnett, 63 \Vm Reid, 64 I L Watson, 65 John Williamson, 66 J as Hussey, 67 J Robert- son. 68 Jas Patton, 69 D Twohey, 70 J no O’Connor. 71 D McGinnis, 72 I Smale, 73 J as Murphy, 74 R Agnew, 75 J Mc- Allister, 76 F Costello, 77 W Jordan, 78 W '1‘ Reid, 79 D S Rea, 80 T Murtha, 81 V 1. .1051“ .V u v a.vvu-, vv _ _-...._--_._ H Patton, 82 T Ward. 83 T Cuff. 84 W H Wilson, 85 J Finney, 86 Alex McKay, 87 John Deyell. jr.. 88 M Turner, 89 S Endicott, 90 R Shaw, 91 H Corneil, 92 M Wilson, 93 Thos Robinson. Fence Viewers.â€"-1 D Coughlin, 2 J Moynes, 3 J 65 Murphy, 4 Wm Curtis, 5 John Reilly, 6 D O’Connell, 7 R Darke, S'T Collins, 9 P J Murphy, 10 J Brady, 11 H McKay. 12 Jae Hogan. 13 H Carseadden. 14 J no Maloney. 15 W T Reid, 16 I L Watson, 17 J nc Calvert. 18 Wm Res, 19 J as Powers, 20 Sam Roddy, 21 John Peel, 22 J '1‘ Currins, 23 James Kennedy. Pound-Keepers.â€"â€"1 H Curtis. 2 Thomas Cufi', 3 J T Currins, 4. W 1:1 Wilson, 5 R J Patterson. 6 M Moriarity. 7 J J ohnston. 8 B White, 9 Wm Hogan, 10 J Connolly, (west), 11 A Cunningham, 12 W J Moore. 13 J33 Braden, 14 J03 Holmes. Mr. Fox moved, seconded by Mr. Rea, that the clerk call for sealed tenders for the township printing, to be opened and considered at: next. regular meeting.â€" Carried. Mr. Robertson moved,seoonded by Mr. Hutton, that this council adjourn until Monday, May 27th inst, at 10 a..m. W. F. O’Bonn, clerk. â€"Lumber dealers in town say that last months sales were the best for years past. The late breaking up of the road: to out- side points in the county, help the seles wonderfully. â€"Don’t negicu a cough when you can get; a remedy uke White Pine: Balsam for 25¢. an HIGINBOTHAM’S.-â€"12-‘5. â€"Wh0 kicked up that row at the academy of music, while the collegiate institute entertanmuxt was in progress, one night. last Week 1 â€"â€"“Wili they miss me when I am gone" was the song sung by James H. Wilson at an oyster supyer at POIIIy-panl on vhe eve of his recent um-chcted departure. ‘ â€"â€"Mr J us. Fleury brought down a cat load of hogs from Fe nlun r avls On Tuesday for the Matthews packing house at Peterboro. â€"According to the Kingston Whig. “At a Toronto labor gathering last week the statement was made that there are now 20,000 idle men in that. ciiy.” It Is a Ceremonial That Extends Through the Entire Day. “Korea. the country which caused all the trouble between China and Japan. has‘ many queer social customs,” said J. A. Merrill, “and I remember going to a banquet given by a member of the foreign ofiice there, which, in many re- spects, was quite unique. The guests arrived long before the dinner hour, for in Korea an afiair of this kind lasts all day, and were ushered into a pavilion adjacent to the one in which the dinner was to be served. After several half ‘ hours had been whiled away in smoking and in conversation the dinner was at 1 last announced, and we were summoned l into the other hall. â€" - -‘I,_ag LHLU qu vuuv- _.____ “As soon as we had entered the ofii- cials began to divest themselves of some'; of their clothing, for parts of a native’s§ wearing apparel seriously incommodeg him in taking food. We took our places; at a large rectangular table, which wasg heaped with food of all kinds in brazené dishes of hemispherical shape. For thei first course we had soup and snl, which is a kind of wine, and for the second the waiters handed around some of the oth- er dishes which stood on the table. These contained meats of various kinds LUUQV Vvaâ€" ~u_â€" _ .â€" -â€"beef, pork and fried fish out in thin yellow slices. At this juncture there en- tered several Korean singing girls, clad in the gaudiest costumes, and whose business it was to make themselves gen- erally agreeable when at a banquet, for they constitute all the female society that there is in that country. Their sing- ing was not what an American would call good, nor was their dancing, but their conversation and presence certain- ly added a zest to the occasion. “Long as it is, a Korean banquet eventually comes to an end, and this one closed with a decoction of pear juice colored crimson and spiced with pine nuts. This we sipped at our leisure, while the attendants lighted pipes for us. After watching the performances of the singing girls we summoned our chairs and were carried to our various home, I at least feeling much wiser by having participated in one of the queer customs of a queer people. ”â€"St. Louis GlobeoDemocrat. The” Birds Pity a Part In Shaping the Destiny of America. A flight of birds, coupled with a guil- or’s superstition, robbed Columbus of the honor of discovering the continent. It is a curious but historical fact. When Columbus sailed westward over the un- known Atlantic, he expected to reach Zipangu, Japan. After several days’ sail from Gomera, one of the Cans-y is- lands, he Mame uneasy at not wcov- ering Zipangu, which, according to his reckoning, should have been 216 nau- tical miles more to the east. After a long discussion he yielded to the opinion of Martin Alonzo Plnzon, the commander of the Pinta. andsteered 1 to the southwest. Pinzon was guided in his opinion solely by a flight of parrots. which took wing in that direction. It was good luck to follow in the wake of a flight of birds when engaged upon a voyage of discoveryâ€"a widespread su- perstition among Spanish seamen of that dayâ€"and this change in the great navigator’s course curiously exemplifies the influence of small and apparently trivial events in the world’s history. If Columbus had held to his course, he would have entered the gulf stream, have reached Florida and then probably have been carried to Cape Hatteras and Virginia. The result would probably have given the present United States a Roman Catholic Spanish population in- stead of aProtestant English one, a cir- cumstance of immeasurable importance. “Never, ” wrote Humboldt, “had the flight of birds more important conse- quences. "â€"Current Literature. nageâ€"eâ€"erew rotten bestowed on the ma- terials in which we garb ourselves and that it is nonsense to speak of “electric Fuller, " but such titles aresensible and. descriptive compared to many used to describe fashionable tints in vogue dur- ing the reign of Louis XIV. What should we think nowadays of “consoled es as-__:_.l__ A“ ” ‘Knnfltl Wm“w Eurâ€"cum. WHITE FOR A. HIGlNBOTHAhfi It has been complaineq that__foolish A DINNER IN KOREA. Littie Local Lmes. ROBBED BY PARROTS. 50 Cents per annum COUGH% Home 1(0me Names. o -50... . ‘AT BARS”: 3321