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,3 ball Cups ned will”: pockets 3’5 mints which will not be and 190° st of nts n23 ms. le foi- SH8B DRESSINGS Whittemore’s “ Nobby ” Combina- tion will produce the best results on brown or chocolate colored shoes. Price 25c. Whittemore’s “ Elite ” Combina- tion. a. firstâ€"class article for “ Box Calf,” “Black,” “Vicit’r’ f‘KjQ" Whittemore’s “ Dandy” Combina. Lien, the best for all russet and tan leathers. Price 25c. Whittemore’ s “ Gilt Edge” i favorite among the Ladies- for men’s fine shoes. Price‘ Whittemore’s “ Boston ” proof Blackinas for M Boys’ Heavy B02ts. Priq Blacking in Tinsâ€"the kind that. gives the quickest and most lasting shine. 5c and 10c. Whttemiore’s “ Jewel ” Brown Combination for renewing and polishing all kinas of brown and chocolate leather. Price 15c. 36 inch Curtains, 3} yards long with h: Chouille Curtains, 3 1-4 yards long, extr: _. and (12.603 at ................... Chenille Curtams, 3 yards long in 3330: Parent and Best for Table and Dairy No adultcration. Never cakes. Are always in order, but; more Pspecially intbe summer season We have a. line of Shoe Dressings in stock that: will surprise .you. They are all higb-class goods and we can recommend them to 501. WEST END 3 STORES Here are a few Pointers: Calf,” “Black,” “Vici,” “I- and all black leathers. Price Special at. . RUBSGH, Chenille Curtains. China M attings. .ston ” \Vater- for Mrfl’S Md ts. Price 25c. Sets forth the argument for this month’s selling features. Ltbing in Small Patterns. assorted designs for ..... . . Mattings, with Cord Warps and joinbiess......._ extra quality of j ointless and Cotton Warp Matting, . . . 25c. is the v navyâ€"v... w__._ , -â€"Wa.nted-â€"Afi nuise girl, not; u :der twelve years of age. Apply [.0 MRS. 11105. ARMSTRONG, No. 12 Russell-snâ€"IS-‘z. nn.u0;n~v-uv, .v-. -- -7 â€"Secretary J. C. Regent the local Y.M. C.A. delivered an address to ounp: men in the Baptist church, Stoufi'v' e, on Sunday evening. â€"The steamer North King will com- mence her regular trips between Cobourg, Port Hope and Charlotte for the season of 1898 on May 2nd. -â€"Provmcial Supt. Orr will be at Mani- illa on May 12th and conduct spraying experiments in Mr. Henry Glendenning’s orchard. Those interested will govern themselves accordingly. LITTLE LOCAL LINES â€"Special attention paid to Repairin or Watches and J ewelry at HUGHAN 82 0’9. -â€"The editor of the Burks Falls Beacon is ungtdlant enough to reman: that there is an advantage in the ladies chewing gum, as while the fair ones are chewing that they cannot “chew the rag." â€"Miss \Vingrove will open her kinder- garten school on Monday. It will be to chi1dren’s advantage to enter at the begin~ uing of the term, so that the may be properly graded. School 27 Cam ridge-st., one door south of Russell.â€"16-2. â€"A meeting wan held at Janetville yeste'day at which J edge Benson and In- spectors Tilly and Knight presided to ur- bitrate in the matter of a new union school section, made up from Manvers and Ops. Mr. E. H. Hopkins appeared fLI‘ Ops and Mr. J. Hannah for Manvers township. -â€"Under the provisions of the New Act, Marriage Licenses are issued by MR. THOS. BEALL at his residence, Albert-st. at any time of the day between 6 sum. and 11 p.m.; also at his office in G. W. Bean's jeweilryh store during business hours as {mapâ€"lat: luau» Una-Au}, vvvuvuu--_ v..- row-tired wagons, and requested the county council to petition the ravincial legislature to prohlbit the mam: acture of narrow tires for heavy vehicles in this province at once, and abolish their sale as soon as expedient. ,_ .0 .. ‘ â€"0p3_township council, at its se last Monjlay, condemnec‘i the use at A - ._ -_L-.J wvvaâ€" 'v‘ -__ , K -â€"We notice that the Fam‘ly Herald and Weekly Star of Montreal have made preparations on a gigantic scale for leport- ing all phases of the war between the States and Spain. Those who are lucky enough to be subscribers to the Family Herald and Weekly Star must surely feel that. they are getting their dollar‘s worth many times over. -â€"â€"The following words can be sung by those to whom it applies to the popular tune which every school boy can whistle: “We don‘t. want. to buy at your flaw, we don’t trade there’any more; you’l be sorry when you see us gains: to some other store. You can't. sell us any stale goods; we have opened wide our eyes; we don't. want to trade “your store, 'cause van (1911‘!) ad- vertise.’ V v- I." IV- ! lâ€"Mr. Haro'd A. Richardson of London, Ont, formerly of the Dominion bank, Lindsay, is nothing if not fond of a good horsr. In this connection we are pleased to see that Mr. R'chardson has a pair that he thinks are good enough for any com- pmy and to demonstrate his belief has entered them in several events at the for‘hcomimz Canadian horse show to he 1...” an Truman“: next week. He has pun] auu vv u~._-_-v,, entered them in several events at the for‘hcominz Canadian horse show to he held in Toronto next week. He 1183 entered the mare Olive in the harness class not exceedng 15 2 hands also in the sxddle class for some, while "Barbara" will compete in the classes for light} “eight green hunters. open jumping. and Cmnthian. His many Lindsay friends successful. No offer from maker or importer is ever accepted unless the goods meet every demand for quality. goo pairs strong comprise the lot. An interesting item to offer just at house cleaning time. Perhaps far more interesting in actual saving than one could under- stand without a personal investigation. This is one instance Where wholesale quantity buying demonstrates its value-creating powers for the consumer. 100 pairs 75 pall‘S $1.00. can he sung _by at, its session of the Ngw A BULLEGTION 0F LAGE CURTAINS. -Lostâ€"â€"Between Efinbray and Lindsay, the inner tube of a. bicycle tire. Finder will be obliged by leaving at THE WATCH- â€"The Queen‘s Own band, Lindsay, and ‘the Orangemen of Valentia purpose run ning an excursion to Coboconk on May ‘24th. This will be an outing worth wait- ing for. The steamer Alice-Ethel, without ‘ barge. has been engaged for the trip. MAN. â€"Tbe Canadian Order of Chosen Friends and me Foresters of Oakwood will hoid their annual excursion to Niagara. Falls on I u see 25th . â€"A Sunderland lady writes Dr. Neel- ands that. he made her a. successful fit after havin eight sets of teeth made in Toronto an elsewhere.â€"17-tf. | â€"Spring is here. It arrived on Tuesday. , Our omen has put in an appearance. The financial ent of the south ward base ball club led on us on the above men. tioned day to solicit the required “sur- plus" to float this annual enterprise. The customary reamble to similiar important documents d been dispensed with and apparently by the aid of numerous grimaces the secretary had gone right to to the point as follows: “We want some money to buy a ball and two or three bats, two deckers, one for the catcher and one lor first base and a. mask." It seems as though our citizens may as well give up the effort to remainin existence. Just as they have remained their composure after dealing with the i wheelmen a new danger menaces them in mm fnrm nf horse-moms: cranks. On â€"My surplus stock of bhorou hbred noultry for sale at half-price. Also arch- ing eggs. J. J .WETHERUP, Box 415. Cor. Peel and Sussex-8%.. Lindsay.-16â€"4. â€"Mr. Geo. Little has bought that pretty brick residence on Cambridge-st. formerly owned by Mrs. Flatelle. at. The price paid was $1,700. Mr. Little will occupy it: Bettor value than ever. Untyimmed sailors, 23c. 35c. Trimmed Sailors, Zfi; ‘0 g {o‘- 80011. â€"With the return of spring will come the usual grist of house to house canvas- sers with all kinds of schemes. They should be summarily dismissed by all sensible housewives, as few, if an , ever sell an article worth the price aske . -â€"The annual meeting of the public library will be held on Monday evening. May 2nd, at 8 o’clock in the reading room. The annual report will be presented, officers elected, and any general business transacted. A full attendance is request- â€"Mr. Thomas Robinson of Emily died Saturdav night, the result 0! an injury sustained two weeks ago through the runniue' away of a span of spirited horses. Good hopes of his recoverv had been enter- tained by his medical attendants all alonir but it Is supposed that a blood vessei broke, as death resulted in about ten min- utes after severe symptoms set in. Deceas- ed was a. member of the board of educa- tion and belon to the Chosen Friends. He leaves a W! ow and four childrenâ€"two sons and two daughters. Wuctuucu a n». V! vuun-- __-__, . , On the form of horse-racing cranks. Tuesday night. on exhibition of thie y but the authorities and convex-bid Kent-st. intoamce (5er for a caupie of heats. The frequency with which we hate to deveiope undignifled haste and dash for shelter to escape destruction from one cause and another is enspereting to a high-spirted people. A $1.25. $4.00 LITTLE LOCAL LINES LAD! ES' SAILOR HITS. THE WATCHMAN. LINDSAY, THURSDAY; APT SHERE’SIAN OFFER OF SPECIAL PRICES: Extra quality of Wool Carpets in a qualities the best, at; .......... Best quality of pure all-wool Carpets, newest. dignes ................ 50 pieces of extra. rasguality Tapestry Car 25 piecei of Brus 3 Carpet with Bor ._-_._ ....‘ u‘o -p Extra quality 0! W001 Carpets in a variety of patterns, 36 inches wide, patterns and ualities the best, at ................................................................ (1‘1 Best quality oéd pure all-wool Carpets, 36 inches wide, the regular $1. 00 line in all the newes dignes .................................................................... 50 pieces of extra. 353mm” Tapestry Ca t, all new patterns and latest colorings at ......... 25 pnecea: of Bru 5 Carpet with Boers and Stairs to match. These Carpets are ex- traordinary value at ..... ............ ......................................... Tapestry Rugs, 9 feet wide, 10l~ feet long, ................................................... Tapestm1 Runs, 9 feet Wide,1.. feet long, ............................................ . ....... Union Rugs, 9 feet Wide, 1013 feet long ................................................ . ..... W001 Rugs, 9 feet W1de, 10.1: feet long...........:. ....................................... J. SUTGLIFFE sons. 50 pairs 50 pairs 50 pairs 50 pairs 25 pairs Id pairs $1.50. $2.00. $2.50. $3.50â€" "$3.00. $7.00. No quantity too great when the inducement to buy is a sacrifice price that ad- mits of selling advantage. No flimsy imitations are tolerated in this store for the puypose‘ of ma? ~For Wedding Presents Rings or Marriage Licenses go to HUGiELN- Co’s. -Vest-pocket receipt books-hvery handy agd cheapâ€"for sale at Tm; WATCHMAN -â€"-Mr.‘E. Benson is offering his property in Lindsay for sale and intends 19%?ng office. town. -â€"Wanted, immediately, two apprentices to learn dress-makin . Apply to MISS ARNOTT. Kent 83â€"16- --A meeting of the C.E.T.S. society and friends will be held in St. Paul’s Sunday school on Monday. Good program; every- body welcome. â€"Red Bird bicycles have arrived at Riggs’ store. Three prices, cash $45, $55 $70-or sold on the instalment plan if desired.‘ bee these wheels befone making your» selection. The best wheels on the market to-day. fiii-iâ€"The G.T.fL trainmen are re uimd to have 17 iewglled Walblgamyvam es. W. ,._A_L-- -3 “0V6 LI Iv" v..- v_..__ F. McCarty has now on hand a number of movements accurately adjusted that meet every requirement of the railway authori- tie 8. He is quoting special prices and will take old watches in exchange. See him abolithit.â€"18-t2£ d' th’ (1' â€" e m s r regar mg e zsappear- ance of rs. ichard Read of Young's! Point on the early morning of March 30th ‘ last has now been cleared up. and it is known that the unfortunate woman met her death by drowning, though whether by accident or by her own mad design‘ cannot be stated. The body was discover- ed floating near Henderson’s Narrows in the river a short distance above Lake- fleld. not far from the residence of Dr. Don 133, by her son and Mr. P. Young of the oint. Mrs. Reed was an aged woman and along illness during the winter evi- dently brou ht on temporary insanity duringa eve] of Which the unfortunate women wandered down to the river near her home and was carried away by the 1current. l â€"-Messrs Wm. Needler, Patrick Curtin. 3 and John Gunn, license commissioners for West Victoria, met on Thursday last to consider applications for liquor licenses lfor tlo ensuing car. In Lindsay thes‘. were granted to ohn Wardrobe, W. H. 1 Simpson, Elias L. Siple, Thou. McConnell , and J. J. sth‘ slug. license, I. B. Shan- W. Has ,non- wholesale, lot ‘0. Carr, W. A. Brooke and D. Holmes were reserved for later considera- tion. The transfer 0! John Dorgan's licenseto Wendell Mattell and also Mr. Mattell’s amication tor license were both granted. . Burns was notao fortunate in his reqqest for shop license, althoggh A-_ -1 'rr ..... A wirifiorted by counselr of Licensed Wo- tua Association. In Woodville Messrs. McGowen and Region were ntâ€" ed license, and" In Eldon township Camgbell Dusty, Barrett, Ichinnon and Harriet. 310319.“an of Mr. S P.01ukewasnotein e handed the inspector early enough tnbe considered. _._-~‘_ - â€"Eighi;iy-year-old athletes are becoming scarce. hey are not, however, extinct A gentleman of that age who a year ago could not tell one letter from another came into this office on Saturday and wrote a. few lines Signing Nausea msur, Kirkfleld, in a. very Mud. Km Emeuris a. Frenchman y birth; has had1 three honorable d tram the Canadian militia. ammy entided to n free grant offloaesofmwn land, Which he has never yet applied for. To .show how lightly years sic upon him he bent his b:dy back till his head touched the floor and raised himself upright again; balanced his body on his lands across a box and laced his face spines the floor; seized a. eaxy ofiioe chair b the rungs and lifted it. and its 135 b; oorupant z-everal inches from the floor. 111'. Emsnr- is atinemich by trade, and has lived in Kirkfield for some years. ....................................................... WV ..................................................... 85c lget, all new patterns and latest colorings at ......... 50c and Stairs to match. These Carpets are ex- $1. 00 51%,.I'.'.'.'.'.13232121122222221121712'.'.'.I'.LZIIIIIIIZIIIIII saoo mg, ............................................ . ....... $10.00 up; ................................................ . ..... $5.00 12...........:. ....................................... $7.50 LITTLE LOCAL LXNBS No value overlooked in the buying afl'airs of this business. Its success is due to its efforts to obtain the best quality for the least most aOh'eese factories and creameries must Be registered. Owners should apply to the department of agriculture, Ottawa, for registration. â€"JACOBS' Parcel Delivery positiver meets all trains. Leave orders at Morgan 8 Drug Stoweâ€"’3'th LCareful tphrenol cal examinations made by Pro . Dean. indsay. graduate of the American Institute of Phrenology, New Yorkâ€"41. -:Prof. Dean w_ill be at home Saturdgs, o ggve ppgen olosncal exa_minatio:}§. 0 cc can .1 {Ina residence, 18 Re nt-st.. north ward, a few doors west of illiarn-st.â€"41. ' â€"Crayon Portraits, life size, in a beauti- ful frame, from $3 up. A sitting free if on have no photo. Agents wanted OWLER 8: Co., Photographers, Lindsay. â€"Remem'oer the meeting of the cricket club in Mayor Taylor's oflice this evening, for the purpose of reorganizing for the season. All interested in cricket are in- vited to be present. â€"Posters have been issued by the town ofl'erin fifteen cents a hundred for the estruction of tent caterpillar nests on the shade trees about town. The boys are taking advantage of the offer. and the harvest promises to be a. large one. If it secures the extermination of the ravaging posts the money will be well expended. â€"La.st week the properties facing on William-st, from Peel-st. corner to Pyne's terrace inclusive. were bou ht by Mr. Len. Newton from the Midlan Loan Go. for $2,250. That purchase renders Mr. New- ton possessor of the property from the river bank on Peel-st. to the terrace men- tloned, so that he is pretty much lord of all he surveys in that section. Important alterations will convert the hotel building into dwelling houses. â€"A Galwa farmer. named McGee, who has been wor in: on the drive, met with a shocking accident on Saturday evening. He was assisting in breaking aJam above Kinmount, when it gave way suddenly and a log shot out and pinned his leg against a pier, crushing it very badly. He was taken seven miles to Kinmount and Dr. Frost advised taking him home before the limb was dressed. This neces. sltated a further tri of five miles in a wagon. It is probab e that he will loose the limb. He was about to leave the river for his farm the same evening. â€"-The whcelman’s troubles thicken. His sky is overcast. He has become subject to law like the common herd who scorch not. In future he is seen on the side- walks no more, but labors alone the maid- way. His occupation is gone, for des- trinns can now elude his attack. ife is sadly off-color. His high gear is laid aside, for has he not to scale the crossings. He is putting mud-guards on his vehicle, for does he not know, has he not seen the Lindsay asphalt. Moreover Chief Short lies hourly in wait to detect him recreat- inz us of aid and straightaway gather him in and present him before the beak. Whence. not havimz the price. he shall travel to Castle Jackson and thewin sojourn while the days are going by to the number of three score and ten. Imported direct from makers in Landon. Boy’s Blue or Fancy Hook- Down Caps, 10c. 16c, 20c. Men’s Tweed or Wet-sled Hook Down Caps 15c, 20c, 26:. Men’s and Boys' Straw Hats, best value ever offered; Bay’s 15c; 19c, 26c. 35c; Men’s 26c! 40c, 50c. 75C'and'SLOO. BOYS’ and MEN’S CAPS. LITTLE LOCAL LINES ‘. SUTCUFFE 8L SONS. 50c OILCLOTHS FROM 18 INCHES T0 144 INCHES WIDE: 18 inch 22 inch 27 inch 36 inch 4;? inch 72 inch 10c yd. 12§c yd 15c yd. 202 yd. 31§c 31d. 60¢ Stair on Cloths, with borders on each side, at me, 12 . 19c, 18c, 20c Floor Oil Cloths, for rooms and balls, per square yar 20¢, 300, 406. Colored B1i_nd_s with dado, §§x 73, spring roller attached. 20c. - ' :_ -‘Il -AIAâ€"a ”AAA €“TIHQ 1‘01: rollers, 36 x 72, at p.484 â€"The bicyclejclui) meets bo-night at the curlin rink at seven o'clock for their first c ub run. -â€"Mr. W. Weese shipped a carioad of horses to Montreal yesterday. Ladies Fringed Ties, the latest novelty, 25c, 50c, 150, LOO. Ladies’ Collars, variety styles, we each “ Gulls “ “ l5c pair Ladies’ All Linen Collars. garlgty styles; l5c each. ”“95' all linen cuss, variety styles, :51: pair. J. SUTCLIFFE a; SONS. â€"Cosy brick cottage and two acres of good garden ground, in the south ward, for sale quick. A dead bargain. Nice home for retired farmer. Apply at A. B. Terry's.-â€"16-2. â€"mpresentstivcs of the Fenelon Falls Power Company have been in town for several days and have secured a provis- ional contract_ of_ the tow} lighting for nvâ€"w- v'_-_-r, ten Years and also several private con- tracts. Appearances indicate the success of the undertaking. â€"Many Americans who hold to the opinion that distance lends enchantment to the view,_ihave _decidgd touwatch the w V..- - war proceedings from Canadian points. As a. result rents have advanced in Toronto and our summer resorts are not to be crowded till the cold weather. â€"-We regret; that: through attention to reports on the street we published an article stating that Mr. Chas. Bartlett had sold his butcher business. As a. matter of fact. Mr. Bartlett has been ill and is still in very poor health, and while he has not sold out he is compelled to offer his prosperous business for sa‘e. â€"Miss E. Pauline Johnson. the Ind‘an poebess and reader, appeared before a fast- audience in the school room of St. Paul's ohurgb, upder the guspioeiyf the Y.BLA., on Tuesday evening. The programme consisted or ten numbers, of which Miss Johnson contributed seven. The other three weie musical selections ~a pian duett by Misses Corneil and Thompson and violin mu i: by Mr. Humphrey’s class. Miss Johnson was stronger than on any former occasion and her capital work emphasized the regrets already fel' that she will be heard here no more. Cul- ture and practice have developei her phen‘ omensl powers to 9. eat degree since her first appearance in t is town, while travel and distinguished association have not at all diminished her love for her race, or the passionate fires that kindle while with poetic beauty she tells the romance, trag- edy and pathos that marked the life of nature’s noblemen in the western world, Brilliant and unique. she has won a place in our literature and wires from public life amid universal regrets. â€"The May number of the Delineator is called the commencement number. It has three full-page illustrations of gredua- tion costumes. with a. descriptive article, and should be the. Winner number at the year. In general matter the magazine will compare favorab‘v with many th t are purely literary. Mrs. Meynell‘s pipe: on the humor of children is a. delightfuh bit at writing, and the department of‘ social Observances, conducred by Mrs.‘ Cadmlnder J ones, is this month of more than usual interest. Dr. Murray‘s contri bution on rheumatism and grout is a valuable addition to her series on “The Common Ills of Life.” The house mother this month is particularly considered in n‘Alds to Home Nurses.” The Delineat ! Publishing 00., 33 Richmond-st. West, Toronto. Subscription price of the Delin- { ator $1.00 a. year, single copies, 15c. LADIES‘ TIES, CDLLARS and CUFFS. Window Shades. LITTLE LOCAL LINES ~Counter_feit five cent pieces circulation m all the large ci'ie: -â€"Mr. Joseph Cooper has lost his handâ€" some collie dog. and in othercolumns 9112p; a reWardr for its retflrn , '~Wm. Benders, Manvers, owns a Yorkshire White sow three years old, mothgr of a. family of 87 grunoers. Her first; mm numbered 16, sewnd 18, third 16, fourth 18 and fifth 19. -Afber practioe on Friday night last the members of Cambridge'st. Methodist church choir were entertained by Mrs. Katie. The special obiect of the gather. ingtwas to say farewell to Mr. Orwin A. Morse, who for the past. two years has been organist in that church. After ten the pastor and members of the choir book occasion to remark at some length upon the highly satisfactory services Mr. Mama had rendered as well as the esteem his personal qualities had gained. Mr. Morse, in reply, had only good words to say of his associations in Lindsay. The organ will be in charge of Dr. C. McLean until July, when Mr. Morris arrives. -â€"There came to hand last week the first number of the "Citizen and Country,” 3 new lav-monthly journal published by the Wrigley Co. of Toronto, with Mr. G. Western VFrigley as manag- ing editor. This paper is well printed and contains 16 pages of three twelve-ind: columns. It is devoted to socia‘, moral and economic reform. In stating its pur- pose the editor says: “It. will give promi- nence to a. full and fair discussion otall debatable subjects that concern the public good. Every phase of every subâ€" ject Will and the fairest possible treat- ment in its columns untrammelied by the entanzling alliances of party politics” A high and worthy mission surely, and on. that: metrics for the publishers hearty and ‘wide spread suopart. The subscription ‘1 price is $1 per annum. â€"â€"A gfiod number of young men listened to Mr. . J. McLsuzhlin in the Y.M.C.A. rooms on Sunday. last. His subject. was the relation of politics to religion and its discussion was uposgthoughbfu; {ind sag: gestive. Afew lending propositions will give an ides of its nature, for example: The chief service of the subject is to the shoe. Formerly that. service was mainly military; now it is mainly civil. The oflioe of the minister is to-dav regarded as the highest, but it should not» be forgotten that in the Jewish state it was not 30. Moses was greater than Aaron, Saul than Samuel, Duid than Abiavar The rule: was greater than the priest or prophet. Every organization is a patty. A politial organization is a. political party. They are necessary. The parties iovern the country; the independents ring about changes in government. In England poli» bicinnanrewenlthy, in this country noon and hence subjected a great tam nations to use their positions for; person advan- A...A___LL:___ L- tags. A man may sacrifice everything to partybut his winciples. ..... We are 3 are that. if the Y.M..C.A. could get Mr. Me, haghlinto smplify hismlk and del'ver It at: lecture it would be both popular and helpful. .â€"-.-â€"â€"â€"- CIIPETS, GURTMIS, FLOOR OIL GLO'I'lIS. Riverside Jute Carpets full yard vido‘ 22c yd. Riverside Union Carpets, fl" yard wide. 356. m. 5085 Lao. Curtains, 2 |-2 yds. long, 350 Lace Curtains, 3 yds. long, 15c. “ 3 {-2 yds. tong, SI, “.25.: J. SUTOLIFFE sons. 1.me LOCAL LINES