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‘, Lindsay. Flt cm :7 tot Fem does not will [WWG‘ dvertise comet h z. The man lb »es ’lOt keep, "h trl their adverti- rledgel? the M’ illie’s further «I 'ORS iam asledmiw bill of mine 90! “:8 the”)!!! 33M 30 days can'mg, ”5 "' It kind Wt: statuettc “51¢, imam of My zNEA U1 “ L “ind for the music or ms ampleu wen, be almost happy though I heard I dould _ No answer, and saw but hlsvacant seat. “I could be glad if, When the day is done, ' cares and heart-aches laid away 1 could lo’ok westward to the hidden sun. And with a heart full of deep yearnings say, “I'm-night I’m nearer to my httle one By just the travel of a single day.’ 1 I could know those little feet were “If shod . In sandals wrought of light in other landS, . And that the foot prints of a tender God Ran dee by Side, with his, in golden san s, 1 could bow cheerfully and kiss the rod, Since Benny is in safer, wiser hands. . “If he were dead I would not sit to-day And stain with tears the wee sock on my knee, ‘Bring back again my little boy to me!” I would be patient, knowing it is God’s way, And that they’d lead me to him o’er death’s silent sea. ‘Bnt O! to know the feet, once pure and white. The haunts of vice have boldly entered m! The hands that should have battled for the right. Have been wrung crimson in the clasp of sin, And should he knock at Heavems gate to- /â€"; Mother’s Yearning. 0' with this little worn-out shoe f sittino - 1 ' a m knee ’ V . tockm ylnn on y - And 50.31133: cm“ E38 mtfered through night, I fear my boy can hardly enter in.’ We grumble at our “help;”. we both in prose and. ryhmei We cite her faults in public 2 fault becomes a crime; But when we lose her sadder we begin to know How wiser far it is to keep her let her go. The cavasser we snuuueu. ms.- m. _______ promptly back again; The postInan rings five times that day; the milkman rings and yells; The butcher rings; the baker rings: the passing man who sells Potatoes rings; the girl next door rings, with a. borrowed shawl; ‘ The lady from accross the way rings to re- turn our call; . An old man rings for cast-off clothes; 3. girl for bread to eat; Some clnldren mount the steps and ring -â€"then scamper down the street. A boy rings with a telegram; a. negro rings When she is gone, a clamorons world sails our door boll; then to say He’ll work w my He’ll work around the premises for fifty cents a. day; . The minister with patlence rmgs; we catch a. glimpse and flyâ€" And ’mid the lone back laundry tubs we just break down and cry! And so it goes until wc think of answer- ing that bell Alone should be one woman’s wor , un- til we feel that, wellâ€"- She had an angel’s temper, dawdling Kate, though slow and slack; And with her Irish impudence we wish we had her back. Madeline S. Bridges, in Puck. One of the worst of nuisances is The chap who‘s up at early dawn Making the lawn-mower ziziziziz, Rasping the whiskers off the lawn. The hateful whirr Of the fierce machine, The buzz and the burr Excite the spleen Of the man whose sleep Is driven away, And with curses deep He begins the day. But the lawn-mower chap His ardor whets. And he’s never so happy As when he gets Up close to the room Where his neighbour lies In the morning gloom. With staring eyes, And twists and turns, Till, half insane, At last he learns ’Tis all in vain. He cannot sleep, All hOpe is dead, And with a leap The finest olive oil in the world now comes from California, and is so highly ap- preciated that the crop is bought two years ahead. Owners of the pine straw paterifteirelgenti to establish five mIIIS, 93°11 gumo 'ng in turn out. 5,000,000 yards fiisbtfil’s cob- time to wrap the bales of t y ton crop. Oh! One of the worst of nuisances is The chap’s Who’s up at mly 6 Making the lawn-mower ziziziziz, Rasping the Whiskers off the 1: Big beds of asphaltum sandstone, from which can be made the best asphalt pave- ment in the world, have just been dns covered along the new railway lines of Western Kentucky. . _ J ‘g’oefrp. A Nuisance. The Door Bell. He bounds ffom vu w v-___- lose her éudderfly, then snubb’ed last- week and each lawn. comes her s WAITING TO SEE A MIRACLE. The Woman who Fasted Forty Days and Undertook to 'l urn Water into Wine. The miracle meeting of Mrs. Pauline King, the colored woman who fasted forty days, was held at Oakridge Park, Springfield, 11]., last week. She had advertised that she would turn water into wine. When Mrs. King invited the un- believers in the audience of 500 to fill the stone jars, one of them unhesitatingly went to the front, selected an eight gallon one, and headed the procession to a neighboring well. It was as much as he could do to get back to the pulpit with the jar. _All the jars were_ranged in line 1 LL- (ix-1' €132; frâ€"Siit‘B'f “the platforrrf; and the audience, consisting of all sizes, conditions and colors, crowded around the platform until they were packed together like sardines in a. box. The exercises were opened by a. disâ€" ciple from Mrs. Woodworth’s faith cure band, who discoursed upon his conversion ‘ and the wondrous power of the Lord.‘ After he had led the audience in several songs he was followed by Mrs. King, who informed the congregation that she had not come out to the park of her own volition, but that it Was at the instance of the Lord. She alleged that three years ago the Lord appeared to her in a vision 3 and told her he was going to take her to heaven and send her back again as an example to the people of this world. She told her husband, but he would not believe it. Ulvovu Alv‘. VJ -~ â€"__ 7,- opened them again she would see the thirsty ones fighting for the clippers that had been provided for the wine drinkers. Her supplication was in vain, and she again invited .the congregation to sing, which they did, but still there was no wine. There were pitying expressions among those present, and these reaching her she said -she was not discouraged. She knew the Lord could .do .it. U110 nALv n v..- _-_ -V v , After she had declared the meeting a. failure, the water was passed around in a dipper, and nearly everyone present took a sup to see if they could not detect the presence of the intoxicating liquid, but there was not the least semblance thereof. U“ embracing all the intervening streets. it.) QUEBEC, May 16.â€"â€"On the north side of Vallier street only a few houses were burned, but immediately behind it about fifty houses of Bedardville, principally of wood, were wiped out. On the south side about two dozen houses were de- stroyed, when the fire worked backwards, taking all before it, till reaching St. Gertrude or Church street, when it went west, making a clean sweep between that thoroughfare. and St. Germain street, On reaching St. Luc street it again worked its way into St. Vallier street, carrying everything before it. The churches and convents, as well as the fine new market hall, have all escaped. A rough guess places the number of streets burnt at about eighty, and the number of buildings in ashes Wlll reach SEVEN OR EIGHT HUNDRED. They are mostly wooden structures, although some solid and handsome brick shops and private dwellings have become a prey to the flames. How the fire originated is unknown. The city fire brigade were despatched to the scene soon after the fire broke out, but as the municipality is without a water supply they fought the enemy at a disadvantage. A detachment of the battery was also sent out to assist in the fight, and they did good service. The usual scenes and incidents attending all large fires were to be witnessed in all directions, but the saddest and most lamentable incident in connection with this one is the unfortunate accident to Major short and staff sergeant A LL -2â€" itUUuU Dian-5 v-_-v_i position is a most pitiable one. The city authorities are taking steps for their re- lease. The loss, of course, cannot be accurately guessed at, but if it does not reach, it must go very near a. million dollars. uuzsau. a. 2 p. m. As anticipated by my previous despatch, the fire kept under way until reaching the open fields, and the whole district is now a mass of smouldering ruins. - The number of homeless families Lwill reach twelve» or fifteen hundred, and Big Fire at St. Sauveur. ing steps for their re- of course, cannot be at, but if it does not , verv near a. million THE WATCHMAN, LINDSAY, mugsmv, MAY' 23, 1'889. efforts are being made to have them sheltâ€" ered in the drill shed “and other public buildings. Many accidents and narrow ‘ escapes are reported during the prevalence ’ of the fire. There are some children said ‘ to be missing, but it is supposed they have only temporarily strayed away from their guardians. The remains of Major Short have since been recovered, but in a terribly mangled and burnt condition. THE INSURANCE. . Most if not all of the insurance compan- ies domg business here are interested, and some of them are heavy losers. DUmU UL lava-.5 “-v --v-v . J 7 Mrs. McCann has her three houses in-1 sured in the North British Mercantile, and it is supposed is fairly well covered. Dr. Fiset is insured for some $3000 in the Phoenix and the Agricultural of Water- town. Mr. Geo. Paquet, the proprietor of the large three story building occupied by Mr. Lepine, is insured for $2000 only in the Lancashire and Guardian. The old Gingros property occupied by Mr. Mar- tineau was insured with Mr. T. H. Mahoney for $1200. Mr. Griffin was in- sured for about $2000 with the North British Mercantile and Mr. Geo. Mad- den in another company for $1000 ; Mr. Barry was insured in the British American y and London and Lancashire for $3000. It was only last night the St. Sauveur municipality refused the offer of the city corporation to supply them with water. MRS. SHORT AT KINGSTON. KINGSTON, Ont., May 16.-â€"The news of the death of Major Short was received here with great astonishment, mingled with feelings of admiration, when it was learned that he had passed away while on duty. Charlie Short was loved and es- teemed here by all possessed with any military ardor. He was their beau ideal. : But it was to his wife, who came. here last Thursday, and who Was to return to Que- bec to-day. that the news came with dreadful effect. She was the guest of John McIntyre, Q. 0., having come here on business touching her late father’s el- ‘ tate. This morning the telegram an- nouncing the Major’s accident came and she was informed. Later the dread news was received, and it was only after several hours delay that the message was broken, followed by grief that seems impossible to assuage. She was married in 1884, and one daughter, aged two years, now in Quebec, was the result of the union. Affliction has fallen heavily upon the Carruthers family, for it is only within the past two years that the children have been orphaned. This afternoon J. B., - "' .1 Vvv-a vâ€"r W. 0., and Miss Maud Carruthers and Mrs. Short started for Quebec. KINGSTON, Ont., May 16,â€"- The Whig says to-night : Kingston grieves to-day no uncommon loss ; the feelings of the people have been stirred deeply and sincerely. Those who witnessed the scene upon the arrival of news from Cut Knife Creek, and knew the pride felt by the citizens in Maj or Short’s gallantry with their pleasure at his safety can alone realize the sadness following the tragedy at Quebec this morning. There is but one consolation, that which has softened the loss of many a brave man, that he died at the post of duty. The risk and sacrifice were all the l more honorable because they were volun- tary. Major Short died a martyr to an irrepressible public spirt, coupled with the dash and self abnegation which char- acterizes the best type of the British officer. As a representytive Canadian, from one of its oldest families, he was also a credit to the Dominion. For five years only a resident, he yet became one of the city’s favorites ; his gallant bearing activity and geniality were irresistible. United later to one of Kingston’s most loved daughters he was held in still higher per- sonal regard, and therefore there is intense sympathy with the living, lately so deeply bereaved of father and mother, as well as sorrow for the dead.” Mrs. Short wee so overcome with grief that she was unable to leave for Quebec. The death of Major Charles J. Short, while fighting the fire in Quebec this morning, was received in this city, where he had a very large number of friends, with deep and genuine regret. He was a gentleman in every sense of the word, a thorough soldier, for whom danger seemed to have charms rather than other- wise, and possessed with a chivalric ‘ spirit, an amount of courage that asserted itself time and again, and usually for the benefit of his friends, or unfortunate 'people who were in need of assistance. Besides this he was a splendid and daring horseman, an excellent boxer, and pro- bably the best amateur actor in the Do- minion, as was shown about a year ago during the production of “Our Regiment” in the Academy, in which he took the principal part. Being a wonderful swim- mer, he once saved a man who was carried away by the current, while bathing near St. Helen’s Island. At another time he jumped from the Quebec boat after one of the men of his battery, Who had fallen overboard and by which he almost lost . his own life, while his rescue of a boy . who had fallen in near Point Levis is still fresh in the mind of Quebec people. These, however, are only a few of the in- ‘ stances where he risked his life to save that of others, he being usually very reticent about his own deeds. His temper was easily aroused, but his anger usually lasted but a short time, and he was always willing to apologize if he were in the wrong. Death had no terror for him and ever since he was a boy of eighteen and " allowed to ride steeplechases he has been virtually courting it. of Sherbroke, and at a very early age ex~ hibited a liking for military matters, be- coming a volunteer in the local artilery corps in his native place. On the forma- tion of the first batteries of the Canadian Regiment of Artillery in 1871, Lt. Short ‘ attached himself to the schools of guncry, and took part in the Fenian raid as Ad- jutant; in 1974 was gazetted to a commis- sion as second lieutenant in “B” Battery, 1 and was noted as one of the most popular and energetic oficers in the » force. In 1882, when Major-general Strange retired from the post as commandmt of THE LATE MAJOR SHORT. SON OJ JUDGE BAORT the Garrison. Lt. Short was promoted to the possion of Captain of the battery, in succession to Lt. -Col. Montixambert, who took the place of General Strange. Short- ly after. he received field rank as major, and has kept his battery in a high state of efiicency, and done a great deal of val- uable service. His battery was instru- ‘ mental in suppressing the labor riots in Quebec in 1879, when he was so severely wounded on the head as to have come near death. Although he subsequently g passed through the campaign in the North West unscathed during the insurrection 1885, receiving the most honorable men- tion in the report of General Sir Fred. Middleton, it was reserved for him to sa- crifice his life in aiding his fellow crea- tures. The deceased was about forty- .two years of age. He leaves a widow, who was a daughter of Mr. John Carru- thers, of Kingston and a young child. His brother, Robert, is an attorney at- Iaw in this city. One of his sisters is the Wife of Mr. Berry, Collector of Customs at Sherbroke, and another was married to the late Inspector-General Lloyd. THE RIGHT PLAGE â€"â€"â€"-TO GETâ€"â€" Room Papers, Picture Frames, Selfâ€"Rolling Window Shades and Picture Hanging Mouldings is at NEW GOODS! NEW PRICES. Lindsay, Jan. 16, 1887. PAGIFIG RAILWAY, MANITOBA, B. COLUMBIA. . CALIFORNIA, And all points in the United States For TICKETS and full information apply to T. C. MATCHETT. Agent C. P. R. OFFICE in Patty’s Jewelry Store Kent Street, Lindsay. Dealer in Fresh and Salt Meats Orders delivered to any part of the The Best Equipped Road on the Continent. McINTYRE 8: STEWART, Barristers and etc., Lindsay. W hoesaleSLBetail Grocer, Lowest Rates MONEY T0 LOAN. AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, NTEREST PAYABLE YEARLY. Terms to suit borrower. Shopâ€"5th door east of the market. . TULLY, TO ALL POINTS the market. . Goodwin's, HAS NOWKON HAND A LARGE FRAMES, SASH, DOORS, MOULDINGS, Etc. Accounts required to be settled W: delay, and IN FUTURE N0 CREDIT WlLL BE GIVEN. W 00! Wam‘m’ as usual. at Prices right and satistaction guaranteed. .' CAMPBELL, WHOLESALE RETAIL nausea, Km mm, was“ Parties inlena'z'ng to éuila’ Me coming season would call and get prices for Made fresh every week GREAM BAKING POWDER. Again in Operation. HIGINBOTHAM’S, Drug Store. sold in bulk at 30 cents per STOCK 0F MA settled Without MANA Gâ€"I the