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65"“! RY ajomy decide RI E S th w ,M n £38m}: 4cc rzr premises have been in the hands of the house- builder for seven weeks, and can say without boasting we have one of the best lighted and equipped business places in Lindsay as the result. We commence these gocds at 2 5c a pair, but lay special stress on our 40:50: ’75c, $1 and $1.25 lines, our prices in better goods are extra value ‘J The newest, brightest and best that a spring time ever saw; also a com- gslete assortment of Outing and Bicycle Caps. It is here you’ll find the l assortment and variety of styles. and see us; you will think when you step into :our shop that [it be a new store, but the old faces so familiar to you will greet you. ready for the largest spring and summer business we have ever experienced. home mil {3 are ’8 {Ire showinc a large assortment of Bay’s and Youths‘ Suits at amazmgly low figures, and for little boy’s of 5 to 8 years a. big plum in suits at $1.25, only 60 suits at that price. 8:11)!" ‘VITH. . . . .' . . . PECIALS IN CARPETS ..... . â€"â€"L'r.ions, in various patterns, 2 5c and 30c .â€"\\'ools. 50c, 60c and 75c. â€"â€"Tapestries, good quality, with all the newest shades, 40c, 43c, 50c and 60c â€"-Brussels Carpets, in Dark and Medium Shades, suitable for Parlors and Sitting Rooms, 90c. and $1.00 â€"Stair Carpets in Hemp, Tapestry and Brussels; some very nice patterns in Dutch Stair Carpeting at 20c, 25 and 30c 6st mm Brussels; Oz'lcloi/zs and [.27zo/ezmzs Also some big bargains in Men’s Spring Underwear Sweaters. Boy’s md Men’s Red Sweaters at 2 5c, the greatest snap of the season. Big sale of Men’s Bracesâ€"3A leader among a large section of leaders in men’s goods is our fine Elastic Web Suspenders, with the best Mohair ends, drawer supporters, leather trimmed, best elastic web, fine gilt snap buckle, a special 2 5c. ens’ Neckwear, Collars, Shirts, Cuffs, Hosiery Handsome Broche Dress Goods, in Colors, ?SC Cchrt Cloths, sec, 7 5c. all the newest colormgs ‘ . MW Silks in all the newest shades for Blouses, Tnmmmgs and 1. .Neckwear "1131‘“ China Silks, in 10 colofings, at 25c “def and better goods, 7 colorings, at 40c fiandsome Kid Gloves, in the newest and best makes ) 'Afmcmber we show the best See Black and Colored Kid GIOVC m the trade. .E. w. Mcfiaflev ’[zkm’sy Lace C ”Violins, 56768745, Cu 7de% Poles DRESS STUFFS SILKS AND TRIMMINGS émf, Umkm, W00], Tap- ’oy’s zmd Yom‘ks’ C/Of/zzflg Linc 533’s Leader of Low Cash Prices Dr! GOOdS House. XI. Number 18. :1 our C arpets we are showing a complete assortment of Mortgage from - oer cent ‘ Carpets ! Spring Hats for Men and Boy’s LACE CURTAIN SELECTIONS --Tab1c Linen, 56 inches, 2 3c ALSO A VERY LARGE AND IVELL ELECTED RANGE OF Spriag and Sum- mer Bry Bonds u H 60 u 25C “ u 62 u 30C And a very special at 50¢ a yard. LINDSAY to Loan You shduld 4 1-2 to our novelties in THE CUBAN TROUBLE BRINGS THE UNITtD STATES AND SPAIN INTO COLLISION. THE FIRST SHOT FIRED ON FRIDAYâ€"â€" A SPANISH MERCHANTMAN CAP- 'lURED. It has been generally known during the past few years that there was war in the island of Cuba. Ever and anon de- spat‘ches appeared in the newspapers telling of that d-eary struggle mzre marked by saVagery than any decided advantage for either the Cuban insurgents or their Spanish oppressors. It may be taken for granted that the Spaniards have oppressed the Cubans. No very distinct idea has been formed in the popular mind of the grievance the rebels had. Perhaps the general administration of affairs with special objection to the extortionate taxation caused the bitter- ness that led to this furious,unconquerable uprising of the Cubans. They are not the first Spanish territory that has drawn the sword against the unfortunate colou- izing methods of Spain. Perhaps they are rather, almost the last, for Spanish colonies are not hard to number now. That power has had poor ways of getting along with her colonies and in many instances poor colonies with which to get along. Cuba is not an exception. It is a lovely and fertile island about 600 miles .‘ fosg by 100 wide, lying nearly 200 miles ‘ south of Florida. Rich in soil and 1 tropical in climate it is a type of the glowing summer lands of fruit and flowers . of which northern peoples love to read. But its inhabitants are half-civilized, and barbarous, yet brave. Never having lived under the elevating influences of free institutions they do not afford examples of such a life. No nation would find them easy to so vein and it is unfortunate that Spain should have to try. The colonizing genius of the Anglo- Saxon race would have been severely tried by native Cubans. Probably if the exasperating and embittering touch of Spain had never been laid them, but the uplift of England’s great free spirit had helped that people, though not quick to learn yet they might have progressed to better things. The development of an individual life in a wrong direction may be hidden in the grave ; blood-letting is the only cure as yet for a nation gone ‘ astray. and so blood has flowed tor Cuba and the indications are that it shall stain land and sea for Cuba’s wrongs. Through that repulsive process both that island and the motherland may come to a more wholesome life. The conflict that has dragged on there for more than three years was sustained at great disadvantage _ to both parties. The Cubans, shut up in the island by the Spanish fleet and pre- p vented from growing crops by the state of war that existed, were often well-nigh tarnished, while distance from home and a , deadly climate demoraliszd the Spanish . army. As a rule the engagements were ' unimportant. The romantic Macao’s victories and death lent a temporary interest to the struggle and did much to rouse the world’s sympathy for his people. The war with its atrocities seemed an awful necessity arising out of circum- ’ stances largely beyond control. That it t was being carried on not far from the shores of a free and enlightened people made wider complications possible. THE UNITED STATES AND CUBA. The United States have some tradi- tions. They also have sympathies. Their - sympathies grow out of their traditions. These are meted in the War of Inde- pendence and teach the right of freedom. They have not been indifferent to the struggle going on near their coast. It may be that other emotions than sym- l' pathy prompted an interest in a fertile island like Cuba. It is not at all certain that if the rebels had been left to their i own resources Spain could have subdued ‘ 1 them before now but nothing is surer. than that sympathy from the American government, and help from the American people have enabled the Cubans to make a much better resistance thap they other- , wise could have done. At nearly every session of the American congress a rest lution has been offered recognizing the Cuban republic. Rebel hopes thrived on these indications of sympathy while rebel bodies were thriving on good victuals and rebel troops won victories by modern guns, contributed by American citizens and carried in filibustering ships from American ports. Probably the hope of American interference _was the greatest motive for maintaining the struggle, an operation rendered all the easier by the practical support that came in the ships. \V ”Hi-JUNE!) While this condition of things veiled, Spain could not be blamed pg: feeling more or less resentment toward‘ the United States. While the action of that republic did not violate the letter of international law it gave plain evidence of a desire to see the rebels tree and little disposition on the psrt of the government to prevent all sorts of un- official assistance being rendered them. At this stage came the Maine disaster. A second~class American battleship was blown to pieces in Revenue harbor and nearly 300 marines killed. The American commission appointed to determine the cause of the disaster reported that it came from an external source, but were not able to fix the blame. The people fixed it for them and the disposition to aid the Cubans has developed very ;rapidly since then. Disclaiming the disaster as the cause, the government have adopted their course on the plea of humanity, but it is likely that the humane sentiment is really directed toward the WAR AT LAST. THE MAINE DISASTER . (Continued on page 7 LINDSAY, THURSDAY, APRIL One of the promises made by the liberal party before their election was that they would take a. plebiscite on the prohibition of the liquor traffic. It will be remem- bered by those who listened to Mr. Lsurier in the skating rink on the occasion of his visit to this town sometime before the election. he was asked bY Rev. Ne nton Hill, then pastor of the Queen st. Metho- dist church, “What will the liberal party do about the temperance question if elect- ed to office ?" Mr. Laurier pmmptly re- 1 plied “ According to the liberal platform of 1893 we will take a. Dominion plebiscite and obey the will of the pe0ple.” It is some satisfaction to find that on Thursday last a. bill was introduced by the minister of agriculture, Mr. Fisher, Drowning tor such a vote. There has been some discussioa of late, in view of the step. as to What form the question should take. Many people_ con- tended that prohibition of the liquor traflic would cause a decrease in revenue and that the attention of the voter should be called to that fact on the ballot paper. It was proposed to make the 'question read, “Are you in favor of prohibition and direct taxation?" Others replied that there would be no decrease in revenue and that it there should be it would not neces- sitate direct taxation, and if it would there was no need of saying so on the ballot. Doubtless prohibition of the liquor traffic would cause a falling off in revenue from that source of some $8,000,000. It is also i true that the treasury could not very well get along with that reduction in the re- ceipts. What the result would bedifi‘erent people answer in different ways. An ingenious ment with some force was propounded y Mr. F. S. Spence in a letter written some two years ago on this sub ject in which he made it appear that there would be no deficit but a surplus as a re- sult of prohibition. The argument by which this surprise is wrought out is as follows: The profit on Canadian liquor last year was $40,000,000; under prohibi- tion three quarters of the production would be cut ofl‘; the other quarter would be required for mechanical and medical“ purposes; the government would furnish that and have a profit on it; a quarter of forty millions is ten millions, that would be their profit, and would supply the eight millions of revenue and give two millions ofa surplus. It appears easier to laugh at that than disprove it. Another reply is that the whole revenue is paid by the people and the same amount or money would be spent for other things as now oes for liquor. That may be true, but it oes not seem toaccount for the loss of the liquor revenue. lithe money is spent for ordinary necessaries these do not sup- ply nearly the revenue per dollar that liquors do. It may be added that some saving may be etfected by being rid of the criminal results of the traflic. Friends of the traffic say that these would not make up the deficit. Its enemies mainly incline to the opposite view. Still further there is a large class of people who do not denY that direct taxation will follow prohibi- tion. Their reply is, “II it does what of it;" our views on this question extend to paying our share of whatit coats to get rid or it." To that position there seems to be no answer. Even this last class wins the others in objecting to direct baflation being attached in the plebiscite a or. On the other hand, persons who object to prohibition of the tram" see serious financial loss in its adoption. They know that many professed temperance people are cranks who gladl vote to restrict their neighbor, but wil not lose a dollar for their professed principles. Moreover, they claim that direct taxation is the inevitable result of such legislation; that this should be put plainly before the people. and there is no more certain way of doing so than putting it on the ballot paper. There isa good deal of truth in this contention. No vote should be taken on such a question ithout the most thorough information. nless a majority can be obtained after the people have be- come ready to assume every result of such a measure its adoption would only be a misfortune. Of course that direct taxa t-ion will be one result is not definitely known. It is a prophecy and is disbelieved by a considerable number of people. If the government proposed to put any in- formation on the ballot per it should certainly be of no doub nature, nor lshould it be even open to question by any [intelli ent person. Government informaâ€" ‘tion 3 ould be reliable. Since direct { taxation is a result questioned and denied , by so many it can scarcely be suitable for 1putting on a government ballot. More- over, it is said that there will be ample opportunity for all aspects of the subject to be discussed in the press and on the the platform before the vote. It has not been the custom to have the arguments of either party placed on the ballots in elections heretofore. If it should . be adopted then very naturally both srdesi would claim the privilege, each to thei same extent as the other. As a result the ; ballot pa r would be converted into! campaign iterature and the lling booth into hustin As this woul be an inns-i vation tore gn to British traditions it will probably not be popular to any great exten. This view seems to have prevailed in the cabinet, for Mr. Fishers bill provides the simple . question, “ are you in favor of the prohibition “the im- portation, sale or manufacture of in’toXiea- ting liquors foruseas a. beverage? ’ The bill was read a first time. Mr. Foster announced that he would reserve his criticism of the measure till the second reading. If this bill does not fall beneath the senste’s! displeasure it will open the way for a solution of the great problem by the voice of the people, the Anglo-Saxon s A man’s health is the mpe by which he climbs to success. If he an keep his hedth, he will go on to success. Yet his health is (be very thing he neglects more than anything else. ltiseasiettokeephealthlhan it is to xegain it. When a man. {eels hinsell running down, when he realizes: loss of vitality and encigy, he must all a hat. ‘l'hestnndsof his rope are parting rapidly. Dr. Pietee’s Golden Medical Discovety hes helped thousands at men in just this position. It makes health, it makes pure, rich blood, it tomes cut impu- rities and kills germs. "It doesn’t make any difference what name' you all you! wobble byâ€"dyspepsiaâ€"kidneyd'ueneâ€"rhexmisnâ€" consumptionâ€"skin disease, the “Golden Med- ical Discovery” will cure it ahsolutely. None 01 these diseasescan rethin'hnld on the hotly when it is full of tich, pure blood. ‘ ' bfiiy law maker; Send 31 one- -cent stamps to can: cost of mailingonly, Iyand receivehee 3 copy of Dr. Picrocs Medical Adviser. Address, Wodd’s Dispensary Medial Association, Mala, N. Y. THE PROHIBITION PLEBISCITE HEALTH AND SUCCESS Mr. Fisher, providing for .orm scite m m sday ister ' for late, the con- qu or enue ould IMF, 28th, g run MEN, BEE, mums, LADIES, GHILDREN I“ Eat: for breakfast oatmeal swimmimz in milk. Drink not tea and ,oofiee, but cocoa, chocolate and milk. Spurn toast, eapecially If it be made of graham or gluten bread. Eat freshly-made bread- with honey. Est: frult for your breakfast, but: not the but grape. Eat baked apples with plenty of mg er and cream, and all sorts of stewed fruits, which require sweating. Eat meats with fat on them. E-{t fish with white sauces. Eat potatoes, cox-n flogr, ajmp1§__pudd_ingc, and ice creams. -v_-._â€"w- We“ worm, luxurious clothing, but be careful not: to wear it so long an to Induce perspiration, for that would prove thinn- lng. Do not let. it be too heayy, oither. filainink ‘miif: and hream whenever you happen to want them. If you don’t: care for these nourishing drink- cultlnte a taste for them. Drink beer. but avoid lemonade, limejulce‘and the _li.ke. ' Do not take more exercise than is abno- lutely euenta'nl to henlth. Tnke the air â€"-yes. But lot It be in a carriage whan- ever you can, or on a sunny bench in the park. Violent exercise {a the worst pos- sible thing for I woman who would faln grow glcmp. -‘ I. II | 7 AL _g_'_‘_ ‘IV ‘7 r.___:, Don’t worry. Don’t lie awake at night to think about your shortcomings and other people'ships.’ _ - T',,,,A, Don't care violently for anyone. H and conscience: are foes to rounded tours and shapely necks. A certain newspaper in an Eastern city publishes free of charge appeals for help for persons in distress, and for any good cause. The paper has a wide reputation for this kind of phllsnbhropy; ma 1: h“ made public many cases of lndlvidnsl afli‘cfion, and raised thousands of (1011er {Or benevolent purposes. , It does not, however, agree to publish every letter sent to It, and one was re- eeived not long ago that it thought best to suppress. It read as follows : i “ Dear kind Sir,â€"I see that you print letters from people wanting things. and ls becos of this sircumstanee that I now address you to say would {on pleze be so kind as to put a peace in t epa‘fiersaylng that anyone having a y ass that would make over stillshly would confer s flavor by sending it to me for my dawter Maggie. who runs a good deal, and who h $5 an invite to a bawl she can’t very well an to in any at her present rigs. I tho: (nabbe some of your sowciety readers had a' par: y dress they would just as soon give away as not. Will you pleze find out '1 ”20.” 5 There is so much at the milk of human kindness extant in the v orld that Maggie would probably have had a gown eui'able for e "brewnette" sent to her, ind this letter appeared in the column for which n, urea intended. “BAWL” DRESS FORA “BREWNETTE Hatters and Furriers. Maggie is a bréwneEte of averidge WAY TO GROW PLUMP â€"Men’s Stiff Hats, 75c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 and $2.00. â€"Men‘s Soft Fedora Hats, 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.25, $2.00. â€"Boys’ Soft Hats, 250, 850, 50c, and 75c. â€"â€"Youths’ Fedoras, 50c, 75c and $1.00. -â€"CHILDREN’S HEADGEAR A SPECIALTY. â€"Tams, Varsity’s. Golfs, Glengarrys and Turkish Fez, 100. 15c, 25c, 35c, 50c. â€"-â€"Ladies’ Bicycle Caps. 50c and 75c. @MW ' er. EE‘ head, and died shortly afierwards without recovering consciousness. The son was also seriously injured, but will recover. â€"Cherles Rolstcn, a farmer who resided about a mile from Walkerton, Unh, was driving home with his son. when his horses became {tightened at a. passing bicycle and ran away. Both occupants of the wagon were thrown out. Mr. Rolston was seriously out about the A.HIGINBOTHAM’S SEEDS ! THE Children’s School Shoes W. L. WHITE. ' Next; Door to the D317 House. Timothy . 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