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and best "ed for an t Kxxvm, ICIANS r‘s fine silk and. ad, derby,” In Ctefeld sih . and man] Ken’s Sp' 1 5k for merge]: urington Hag; > other, for the, .e best ; eye" unped ; only to Ld here; othcs; m they mnnotfi 3d Barringm. V v shades and shy $2 5° . its in thpCo bone Tweed; sin m. prices. $5, G SILV {men Co; .in Giver, say 1 SuitS. in an 'e in various ui U1 it boththo z ‘Y-MCA. excursion to Oshawa kn May 24th. The Watchman-Warder > 0‘? ”23X? Thursday, the 20'5h may“, an ‘ug‘fimz meeting will be held-1n the em Chamber under the ausplces of mHOrtlculnural Society. Mr. E. Max- ; ;th8100dl thrisn. will give a practical “‘91::gs 0!: flower-growing and spraying. "4011‘: are invited and the public are Viv...) HURSDAY. APRIL 13th, 1899 'r the b0 Be himgi ’Wered. DUNDAS 8: FLAVELLE BROS Y to try on Once _you n it you’ll buy. Pnces ' ‘V‘I vu ‘Ilul-J v'v-Il-vu 2011; Your hat on in time to get to Queen-st. Methodiss church as 8 0°12; A mOdern War of the Roses a1 13 to be held at that. hour. A varied Fr‘mfif music. essavs and .6:an will be THE LOCAL BUDGET. 39 (VIII. is putting in force this ::_;e same: tariff on punts. canoes, and 331' “W: by bona-fide camping-out and 32’ Paras-s as last year. 3"" WEWâ€"irove‘s Kindergarten class ’16 izeld regularly from now until 11‘4““. Those wnp intend sending “Jilixircn. apply between 1 and 4 K at No. :17 Camoridge-st.â€"l5-2. ”‘3 Presbyterian church at Mirkfield “Mrmw €~‘Cp€ from destruction by "‘t “"‘ek, out the edifice was saved ”3 9’3")?“ of the citizens. The loss ‘: am“ 8300, covered bv insurance. "“3 time ago we stated that Mr. Fee of er‘ut River was sendingin 1:0 the creamery. We should have Mr. Wm. Fell of that place. Mr. 5 1low sending it in in larger quanta- 3898 at APPENINGS ABOUT TOWN IN BRIEF. REPAIRING A SPECIALTY Dmrs ‘. '25: of A. Campbell’s APRIL mdsome new bar and side- board, '1 put into the Simpson home. in- outfit is of Oak, beautifully in was procurred from the (omp'lny of Toronto, chroua'h xnderson 8:. Xugent, their agents JTTLB LOCAL LINES insnn [waltg .muvg‘aammaflmmi 1t 'qu‘. On Friday evening Hmic, essays and song will be which refreshments wfil be very enjoyable time 13 ex- BOY‘S SUITS Mitors are this week busy .2 financial records of last .DOhson of Beaverton is m ace the manufacture of 13m. 1399 Suits are .all ready â€".â€"~ _The OflkWOOd junior f t (31131181128 the Lind . OOtball 93m say Juniors to a match for two dollars a side. â€"A meeting of the Victoria county creamery will be held in the council chamber next Monday. â€"Marriage licenses issued by Mr. THOS BEALL at his residence, Albert-st, also at . W. BEALL’s store, Kent-st.~5-tf. â€"â€"The Hastings Star says: “The Grand runk management are considering the advisability of double tracking the Mid- land branch, owing to the expected in- crease in grain carrying and the erection of an immense smelter at Midland.” inations and to promote pupils on the reports of the teachers. It has also decid- ed to dismiss the classes at 3.30 p.m. and permit no children to be detained after 4 o’clock. -â€"On Tuesday of last week Mrs. (Dr.) J efi‘ers organized an auxiliary of the W. F.M.S. in the Que en-st. Methodist church. The officers are: P res. Mrs. McFarlane, vice Mrs. Hamlin; rec. sec., Miss G. Fee; cor. 560., Mrs. J. F. Jobbitt; treas., Miss Haygarth. â€"The Light. Heat and Power Co. are endeavorinz to obtain freitzht rates that will permit them to bring their coal direct from the Virginia mines in which Mr. Thos. Sadler is interested. They find that the local rate. from Midland is almost as great as that from the mines to Mid- ‘4‘“1] uuu alanine“; u... -v w.-." - _ in many respects to he best custom-made goods, at less than half the cost. Mr. Grouch has decided to put this stock through with a rush, and all readers in town and country should be on hand as early as possible to secure some of the bar- gains before they are all picked up. The stock of gents’ furnishings is particularly tine, while the prices are cutin two. See the handsome window display. -â€"Ths Bank of Montreal offices have undergone a pleasing transformation under the touch of the painter, designer and paper-hanzer. The somewhat sombre paper that covered the walls and ceiling has been replaced by one of lighter shade in delicate tints and acid. The change effects agreat improvement in the light. A heavy plaster of Paris cornice, of intricate design, goes clear around the main office, about six inches from the ceiling. This cornice is a. foot Wide and is finished in blue a-ld goid on a cream ground. The dusk-z and counters have all been reg-varnished while the remaining woodwork his been painted throughout. In the room adjoining some important alteratiom have been made by the carpeno tors and altogether the bank presents an appearance quite becoming a branch of l the first monetary institution in the land. lanud. -â€".\Ir. “Miny’” O'Leary who: and his little cabin on'. the shore of Dmmmond’s bay, are well-known figures to those who go to and fro between here and Sturgeon oint, met with a painful accident in town on Friday. ‘While carrying a camp stove to the river he slipped and falling against a. pile of brick sustained a serious fracture of his left arm. ~The Misses Paton have held a. most successful millinery opening this season, and are still display- ing choice lines of ladies’ head- gear. Goods stylish in shape and shades. Mourning goods a. spe- cialty-14 2. â€"A number of peOple well-known in Lindsay have obtained academic honors during the past few days. Rev Robt. Johnston of London received the degree of D.D. by examination at the Montreal Presbyterian college; Rev. J .McD.Duncan, B. A., was honored with the same title by Knox college; and Mr. Alex. Nugent has returned from Queen’s with his degree of M.D. We congratulate each of these gentlemen. â€"Saturday was an excellent business day in town, the cheap Easter prices bring- ing many from the north country who have not traded in town for some time past. They returned home in the evening well laden with parcels, and convinced that there are few towns in Canada that can equal Lindsay as a trading centre, or where merchants sell cheaper or better goods. â€"We are always glad to receive the appro- bation of our subscribers. Our efforts to deserve it have been appreciated by a sub- scriber, formerly of this section, but now residing in Brockville, who in renewing last week wrote: “The ‘Watchman-War- der is a. welcome paper in my family as it is a. letter from home every week that gives us all the news. I look on it as the best newspaper in Ontario." â€"The creamerv is giving every satisfacâ€" tion. The amount of milk supplied is steadily increasing. A new departure has been decided upon. In a couple of weeks the sale of cream will begin and continue all summer. A plentiful supply of fresh, clear pasteurized cream wil be luxurv for people that like it, in ice cream. on fruit or alone. A large trade is anti- cipated and the patrons will receive larger returns than even from butter. â€"-The anniversary of. the closing of the Gates of Derry, will be celebrated in Lindsay on August 12th by the local lodges of Prentice Boy 3, True Blues and Orange- men, together with visiting lodges from the whole Midland district. Arrange- ments are already being made for 1:. mon- ster demonstration. There is no reason why the town cannot be filled with thou- sands of visitors, and our merchants and business men generally should contribute liberally and secure the succes of the celebration. «R â€"Backward turn backward, oh time in your flight; give us July again just for to- night. soften the soil where the frost has lain, let us hear the mosquito again. \Ve are so weary of north winds and ice, weary of paying for fuel at the price; weary, so weary 'c‘ffrost bitten pie â€"brin,r: LAAA. ,‘v ,, vi- us a. slice of July; turn on ‘the heat of the tropical zone, roast us till we thaw to the bone. Weary of trying to sleep with cold feet; turn on the heat, mister, turn on the heat. â€"On Saturday application was made at Toronto before Mr. Justice Robertson for a change of venue in the matter of the re-trial of \V.. H. Ponton, charged with the robbing of the Napanee branch of the Dominion bank J udze Robertson re- served his decision, remarking. however, that he felt strongly in favor of a change of venue, and did not approve of the mob being allowed to get in the thin end of the wedge. He remarked that he personally favored Toronto on the ground that proper police protection could be afforded there. The trial date is april 24th. â€"â€"The sudden death of Mr. Stewart at the Daly house recently will be fresh in our readers’ minds. It has its sequal in legal proceedings. He was buying pota- toes for a Mr. Munro. 'At his death Capt. Crandell, who is a relative of the dead man's wife, was given charge of his money. This was handed over to Mrs. Stewart, who have been proceeded against by Munro on a. charge of receiving money under false pretences. On Monday Magis- trate Steers dismissed the case, holding that it belongs to the civic court. It will be gone on under that jurisdiction. â€"At the great retiring sale of Doull Gibson, the Millionaire Clothiers of Mont. real, last week, Mr, B. J. Gough, Lindsay's enterprising cloth’ier. made very large purchases of clothing and gents' furnish- ings. The goods are now On sale and are creating a. sensation. A better stock was never brought to Lindsay. These goods were all made for a. first-class city trade, and are right up to date. They are equal in many respects to the best custom-made goods, at less than half the cost. Mr. file ““4- this clnnlr â€"24 inch French Foulards, in white and dark grounds, new designs and colors. . ........ --21 inch English made Sllks, in assorte'l stripes, Black and \Vhite, Pink and White, etc ...... -â€"25 inch Moriettas, in Cardtnal, Royal, Brown and Black, these are used for Skirt Frills. . . . There are so many itemsâ€"all new, all prettyâ€"clamoring for mention, that the advertiser finds it difficult to decide which of them shall “get their names in the papers.” Better pick at random, we guess, so here goes :â€" -â€",6 inch \Vool Carpets at 50c, 60c and 6 5c. â€"36 inch All-Wool Carpets, at 7 3c. 85: and $1.00. â€"36 inch Union Carpets, at 25:, 35c, 40c, 45c and 30c. -Mr. Leonard Whitton, the famous heavy man’ot‘ Wellman’s Corners died in Stirhng, Eng, on Monday. He weighed 650 pounds. Mr. Jan. Whittron, [he popular cheese-buyer, is a brother of the deéd man. ~The annual spring show of the Ops Agricultural SocicLy will be held an the Agricultural part, Lindsay, on Saturday. April 29th, when the usual premiums Will be awarded. Admission to the grounds -A Kingston dentist advertised “teeth extracted without pain." A few days ago he pulled a. tooth for a. citizen and the latter refused to settle because it hurt him, “'th the result that they came to blows and some furniture was smashed. â€")Ia.jor Martin, of the Victoria laundry, had his thumb crushed and the bone oroken in three places by the lid of the washing machine falling on it )esterday forenoon. The gallant military mun speaks of it as a. trifle but keeps it in u Sling meanwhile. ‘ Opening sale of Ca: pets begins this week We’ve prepared a rare stock for inspection. Note the prices. â€"Mr. Richard Moore of North Ops, who] was recently bitten by a. dag, is Very low with blood-poisoning. â€"Mr. A. XV. Campbell, provincial road instructor, will be at. Oukwood on Thurs- day, May 11th, to give an address on road building. -â€"\Vool has been selling’ at, very low prices during the week. In Toronto 8 cents was paid for unwashed and 12 cents for clean fleeces. 0n Mondav Mr. Wm. Thorndike of Oakwood brought a large quantity to Horn Bro-J will here. One neece weighed 20;; pounds. â€";‘.1r. Hugh O‘Leary, Q.C.. left. for Ottawa. last, uighb to Lake charge of the Crown buainess an the assizes there. A former announcement. 02 this trip was an error. Len CCDLS. â€"Mr. J os. Parkin’s trim little boat, the Marie Louise, is undergoing a tborouzh overhauling at the hands of Mr. W. Walters and his staff. When she has been caulked, repaired and painted Mr. \Valters will put her into the river. The Bertrain Engine company has put the machinery in gocd condition and about the 20th she will make her first trip this seasonâ€"about a month later than last ) ear. â€"-The hopeful wheelman is languishing under his annual interdiction. The decree has gone forth with renowned vigor that people riding bicycles on the sidewalks will be promptly gathered in and present- ed before P. M. Speers to give an account and to contribute to the town revenues as directed by the.) official. Chief Bell has caused a. proclamation to be primed and attached to sundxv portions of the cor- porate body of this municipality, that offenders who car- need will be without excuse. \Vhere people are to driVe their bikes during the next six weeks of mud is not stated on the above document. and to contribute to the town revenues as directed by tha; official. Grief Bell has caused a proclamation to be primed and attached to sundry porrions of the cor- porate body of this municipality, that offenders who car- read will be without excuse. \Vhere people are to driie their bikes during the next six weeks of mud is not stated on the above document. --vv- - â€"Mr. J 08. Heard of Fenelon Falls had serious doubts concerning the integrity of the Ontario bank staff here for a few days last week. He has an account with both that and the Montreal bank. Some. time before he had sent a deposit to the Ontario bank, but by mistake of the poet- office people at the Falls it was forwarded tothe Montreal bank. Ihe same day a -An accident resulting in Miss Memory 1 neighbor sent a remittance to the Ontario receiving some bad bruises occurred on 1 bank. When he came to town Mr. Heard found that he had not been given credit the OAkWOOd road, JuSt west 0f the town; . on the Ontario bank books, although the on Monday evening. M’SS McClory an ipostal records here showed that a reg- her sister were walking when they were overtaken bv a man driving a wagon and drawing another behind. He sat single board placed lengthwise on the forward wagon. The young ladies accept- ed an mvxtntion to ride, but had not gone far when a jolt caused the over weighted board to break. The three fell. The driver and one lady went outs~de the wheel, but Miss McClory dropped in front of the rear wheel, and it and the wheels of the Wages: following passed over her. At first it was feared that her injuries were very serious, but Dr. Poole thinks she Will be all right shortly, and in the memtime she is resting easily at the ho ne of her brother Mr. Frank McClory. listeied letter from the Falls had been delivered to that institution. Naturally on a 1 Mr. Heard was not in the best mood and istirred up \general the bank officials from the manager to the Janitor of this ranch. A dismissal and an offer of resig- Tnation resulted among the local staff and g visions of a rival of the Benton case ling- ;ered in Mr. . two days. Heard‘s mind. But only for At the end of that time he discovered that he had been given credit ‘ at the bank, and that it was his neighbor‘s ~ letter that was recorded at the pot office ‘ here. Now all is serene at the bank. and the enterprising citizen of the cataract burg is working over-time clearing every- ! body of any blame. BUTTERICKS PATTERNS FOR SALE HERE The first word of the momentous occasion this morning. We think we have surpassed our own best previous efi'oztsâ€" hence we are enthusiastic over the exhibit. You are invited to command feast your eyes on the beauty-pieces from the shops of London, Paris and New York. Pattern hats all of them. By their Side the wonder-workings from the deft fingers of our own milliners are shown. We print no list of offerings or prices, because printer’s ink can do but scant justice to a showing such as this. LITTLE LOCAL LINES THE WATCHMAN-WARDER: LINDSAY, omi I FLAVELLE 880$. Spring Silks ..CARPETS.. 793??? 756- THE SPRING EX POSI TI ON â€"The dog poisoner is getting in his Work. One of hisx dying victims attracted quite a crowd on Cambridge-st. south, yesterday afternoon. Dogs have their faults, but we respect them more than the people that. set out poison in a. town like this. These Ready Clothes of ours are the best fitting garments we know of for the cut pr' 'ses DUNDAS 8: FLAVELLE BROS. â€"--Mr. A. XV. Parkin returned yesterday from the Bancroft district where he has been foraweek inspecting the material cut by his jobbers and making glad the hearts of these people by a distribution of the needful. â€"-\Ve have received a letter from Mr. \Ym. Donaldson of Yonkers, N.Y., in which he asks us to publish the following card of th anks : “Since I was unable to be present; when my brother Lennie died I take this means of sincerely thanking the many persons in Lindsay who showed such great, kindness, both to my brother during his illuess and to my sister while she was among menuâ€"Yours sincerely, WILLIAM DONALDSON." â€"-Miss Mitchell‘s miliinery parlors are a centre of attraction among the lovers of pretty headgear. Her three days opening made a sensation and the ladies have been frequent visitors and many of them purchasers smce that time. -â€"The stone-crusher, manned by about adozen men and a team. is making its daily impression on the civic stone-pile. â€"“Dust and wheels here,"aaid Driver Ralph Clarke. as he stepped from his locomotive yesterday morning, “and runners and snow-banks back at Hali- burtou. â€"A splendid concert and social was held in the lodge mom of Guiding Star encampment, No. 22, I.0.0.F. on Friday evening last. Rev. J. W. Macmillan, chaplain,was in the chair, while the follow- ing program was rendered. Vocal solos by Misses Cora Walters, Liggett, and E. Armour and Messrs. Harry Knowlson and John Petty. Misses Cora Wallace M. Hamilton and B. Bowes recited. Mr. and Mrs. W. Lyons sang a. duett. Mr. J. Young played a. comet solo and Rev. Mr. McNamara. Imade a speech as also did the chairman. Miss Libbie Brown presided at the organ during the vocal pelform‘ ances. After the concert 8. testy lunch was served and the lodge people want to thank the ladies who contributed and dis- tributed the edibles. The order is in a ver): {ionyishjgg cqndition in_ town. 1. vi hrll- I--.‘ ‘3 508. LITTLE LOCAL LINES -â€"Tan and Brown Kid Gloves, with Fancy Backs and Welts 2 dome fasteners (special) â€"â€"Perrin’s Gloves, in Greys, Blues, Greens, Browns, Tans, Blacks, Modes, Orange. Heliotrope, White, with Fancy Backs and Fasteners ............................ The glove to Match the gown. That is what many “dressy” women demand. Nine times out of ten this glove stock can satisfy the demand, and if yours 5‘: ould be the odd tenthâ€"~we will send and get it for you, if it’s getable. Newest colorings : â€"White Chamois Gloves, 2 Dome Fasteners, I 00 with Embroidered Backs ................ . DUNIAS 3: FLAVELLE BROS. “I The New Gloves. r1 Kid Gloves, with Fancy I 00 :lts 2 dome fasteners (special) . in Greys, Blues, Greens, 5, Blacks, Modes, Orange. 'hite, with Fancy Backs agnd $1 25 Issued by BRITTON 13303., jewellers Linda’ay.â€"lyr. A meeting of the Temperance Alliance of Marioosa is hereby called for Monday next), 17th inst., an 2 0.111., atthe town hall, Oakwood, for the annual election of olficers and other important business. Tem- peramf, yorkers all invited. â€"Miss Cora Johnston of Janetville visiting friends in town. -â€"Mrs. Lewis McGregor of Midland visiting friends in Lindsay, -â€"Mrs. \Vm. Johnston, Manvers Station, 3 at. present visiting friends m to wn and ps. -Miss F. Weldon, town, was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. (Rev. ) F. Johnston, Has- tings last. week. â€"-Miss Vergie Fee of Peterboro in visit- ing her friend Muss Pearl Henderson, St. Paul- Su. .. east; ward. â€"Miss Alda S31vester. daughter of Mr. Richard Sy lvesber. has commenced a. term of studies at Loretta Abbey, Toronto. â€"Miss Eva Ferris returned to Minden on \Ionday to take charge of hz-r school Miss Ferris is making an enviable record --Miss Rankin. who has befin sveuding a. week in town with Col. and Mrs. Deacon, returned to her home at. Mattawa on Monday. -â€"Mr. John Shier of Cambray has re- turned from Toronto, where he took a. three months course at the Central Busi- noss College. â€"At the banquet by the lady graduates of the Tomnto Univehity on Friday even- ing lasp, Lindsay Coliegiate was very ably repreaemed bv Miss Hiltock, who proposed the must. to lhe facultv. ~Mrs. Isaac Finlev of Lindsay last week visited hzr sister, Mrs. John Jew: 11. and also her mother. Mrs. \Vlckecn, at. Zxou. Sha also visited has: brother and sister. Mr. and Mrs. John Medland of Little Britain. â€"-â€"Ma.ny friends in town will regret to hear ot' the sermus’illness of Mrs. Biackie (nee Miss Carrie Cuchbart), who left, Lind- say about, a year ago to reside at Napinka. Mamtoba. Her brother, John Cucnberc, left on Mon lay to visit his sister. â€"50 Pairs of White and Cream Curtains 3% yards long, with bound edges and border: SLOO Par Pair. 700 Pairs of Nottingham Lace Curtains go on sale this week If you are interested inspect this stock. 36. f ( f I f f I (E (E inunett’s, éSIiff Furfeli Hat new *** W ~~~~ mm ; ~wwgmx i “SEE THE” if F. B. STRA'I‘TON, Pres. of Alliance. TEMPERANCE ALLIANCE 5 Pairs of White and Cream Curtains, 3;: ’yards long, ex: r2. wide makes, with new edge, button holed, $1. 50 Per Pair. MARRIAGE: LICENSES PERSONALS» CURTAINS. “ Going to be the greatest season in years ‘vfor cottons.” That is what men who have grown gray in the trade predict. See the size of this stock; see the variety of assort- ments and you will know how well we have prepared for this “greatest of seasons.” TWO SPECIALS. â€"-PIaid Ginghams, in all the new colors. 12%c, 756 15c, 20c, 25c. 32c, 40c, 45c and ........... o â€"Organdies, in Fine Floraiand Stripe Patterns, 50 at 20c. 25c, 37%c, 40c, 45c and ............ 6. â€"French Muslims, in New Shades. with Fancy Stripes and Spots, Orange, Lemon, Royal, 406 Heliotrope and Nile ..................... 0 ..FOR.... ..AT.... -Presideut Harper, of the University of Chicago. makes this month’s contribution to the discussion of the educational ques- tion which the Cosmopolitan magazine has been conducting during the past two years. The Cosmopolitan’s title, “Modern College Educationâ€"Does it Educate in the Broad- est and Most Liberal Sense of the Term 3" is not used as President Harpex’s theme. He confines himself rather to the consider- ation of the relations which universities bear to our republic and to the people. President Harper is one of the men who seem to desire to take broad and liberal views-of the subject of education. Some of our readers will remember a famous wrestling xiasco that took place in Peterboro less than a year ago in which the champion was an unknown calling himself Doyle. Since then Canadian police have been asked by American authorities tolool: out for the man. 011 Friday Chief Bell received a second message from Sheriff Hazard of Little Valley, Cat-arauszus Co., N.Y., enclosing a. picture and description of Doyle and also stating that he was wanted there on a charge of stealing $100 and a gold watch and chain. The messeze also contained the stimulating announcement that a reward of $100 goes to the constable who cathers this man in. Travelling in luck the Chief ran across his quam' at the Benson house on Saturday. “Boyle" is onlv one of many names assumed by th‘s man. He took his arrest quietly. only asking to see the warrant. In his pockets lwere $134 and a gnld Watch with chain lattached. Sheriff Hazard was notified {and reached town on Monday, laid an [information and went beck to return with Witnesses :1 week from Monday when the trial will he proceeded Witha view to txrra'iition. Mr. H. O'Leary, Q.C, who is defending the prisoner has asked for bail. Chief Bell is to be conâ€" gratulated on his clever and profitable piece of work. -Clothing business increasing. Prices are doing it. along with the good qualities and fit. Ready-to- wear Suits for all sizes of men and boys SpIing Buttons DUNDAS 6: FLAVELLE BROS. CHIEF BELL MAKES A HIT BOOKS AND MAGAZINES The Fashi0n= able Hatter