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Du." 3D WALL PAPER. The contents of 9 cases from Eng- land and 12 bales from New York, now ready for in- spection at The Waterworks Scheme. There has been for the past few days under the consideration of the town council and a committee of citizens, a. proposition from Messrs. Freeman, of New York, to establish an extensive system of waterworks for supplying water for both domestic and fire pur- poses for the town, said works to be built, owned and controlled by the said company. It is scarcely necessary to remark that such a. system would supply a long felt want; and whilst the whole subject should receive the most careful consideration, should the present discussiOn of the matter result in Lindsay being equipped with a complete waterworks system, the town would make an important move in advance. The subject, therefore, is§ very properly being looked into with a? good deal of care by a. large committee of councillors and citizens. It seems to be pretty generally agreed that the construction and maintenance of a new waterworks system by the town would be entirely out of the question, and that the scheme if entered upon must be carried out by a. company. Burdened as the town of Lindsay is toâ€"day financially, an undertaking which would involve such a. large ad- dition to its public indebtedness should not be entertained for a moment. The cost of the construction of so large a work by a company and the cost of the same by a public corporation are also two entirely different matters. The dangers which seem to be in- separable from the construction of pub- lic works by public bodies, interfere too often In making the speculation a satisfactory one; and we believe the1 town of Lindsay possesses the elements of danger to as large an extent as the average Canadian or American town. The maintenance and running of a. town waterworks system year by year by the council, would likewise be open to like objectionable risks. Viewed in all its aspects, the question resolves itself into whether, should the company construct the works pro- posed, the town can afford the yearly Ebe Watchman. tax of $3,500 for the supply for fire protection. Beyond this yearly charge for fire purposes, the town incurs no further liability. The present system with its 15 hydrants, affords protection to the business portion and to property for three streets each side of Kent street. Our ward schools, the Col. legiate Institute, Union School build- ing, Court House, and several of our: churches, besides by far the greater number of our private residences, are beyond the protection of the present works. The system proposed, with its 70 hydrants and seven miles of pipe, would cover all the valuable public property mentioned, and with the ex- ception of the scattered dwellings on the outskirts, all the private residences of the town. In addition to the pro- perty which as a matter of cOurse would be saved under so extensive a THURSDAY, MAY 23, 1889. system, lower ratas of insurance would also enter into the calculation in favor of the proposed scheme. So far as the annual charge upon the public for fire protection is cdnoem’ed,' these are the ofl‘sets to the increase of the fire and water item from the present rate to $3, 500 per annum. The present sys- tem, which affords protection to but a. small portion of the town, excluswe of firemen’ s allowances, costs as follows: Steam and water power - $550 Salary of caretaker of pump 300 Town Engineer - - - - 100 Ordinary expenses and re- pairs to main - - - - 150 $1,100 In addition to which must be added 3 general repairs of leakage, lowering ‘ mains, etc., etc., which during the past 3 four years have brought the total average cost of present fire and water department up to the large figure of $2,500 annually, exclusive of pay to firemen. The cost of the new system for fire protection with its 70 hydrants would make an assessment of two mills as against one and one-half mills yearly for the past four years for the present system with its 15 hydrants only, a difference of 5» mill, or a tax of 50 cents on every $1000 assessment. So much therefore for the claims of the system proposed, so far as fire pro- tection and cost of same is concerned. The supply of pure fresh water for drinking and domestic purposes at a nominal cost is a matter of the highest importance from a sanitary point of view in a town of the natural situation of Lindsay. This is a question which must force itself sooner or later upon the attention of our authorities, and the 1 sooner the problem is solved the better. %The conveniences also in connection with the supply are of considerable ac- count. We know of no question which in all its hearings has stronger claims upon the attention of our citizens than that of a system of water works for the town, and one which ought to be decided upon apart from any other, considerations than the best interests of the community. The proposal of Messrs. Freeman is entitled to the most careful consideration, and without any desire to prejudice the matter in the eyes of the public, we deem it but fair to them to publish the following telegram bearing upon'the efficiency of the works established by them at Berlin, Ont: You maysay to the Mao or of Lindsay that the Berlin waterwor s have given the best satisfaction in every wav'. Editorial Notes. From the Empire of the 18th inst, we quote the following in connection with the proceedings of the Methodist district meeting held at Peterboro last week :â€" “Rev. Wm. Burns, of Millbrook, l moved the following resolution, which was unanimously adopted: ‘The Peter- boro annual district meeting, feeling great alarm at the aggressive movement of Romish authority in Canada, as for instance the incorporation of the Jesuits, therefore resolve that we memorialize the annual conference to give a decided ex- pression on the question.’ Rev. Wm. Burns moved, seconded by Mr. R. M. Clarke, That this district meeting respectfully requests the Bay of Quinte Conference to take some vigorous steps for the purpose of investigating a slanderous report put in circulation con- cerning some unmentioned members of the conference shortly after the close of its session of 1888 in Lindsay. This resolution is understood to refer to an intimation in a. Lindsay paper that members of the conference had imbibed intoxicating liquor.” From the above it will be seen that theiMethodist clergy of the Peterboro district View the circulation of “slan- derous reports” against members of the Conference on a par with the machinations of the much dreaded Jesuits, and are determined to take as “vigorous steps” against the one as against the other. They have rightly judged that it is as much their boundcn duty to vindicate the char- acter of the clergy of a great Protestant church against the cowardly imputa- tions of an enemy within, as against‘ the encroachments of an enemy fronxl “without. The public of this district do not require to be reminded of the circumstances to which the above resolutions refer, or as to the identity of the author of the “slanderous re- port.” The feelings of shame and re- sentment called forth by the outrageous attack of the Victoria Warder upon the character of members of the Bay of Quinte Conference last year, Wlll not soon be forgotten. Nor will the memory of the outrage be less keen irom.the ' fact-r that the unworthy at. i was made through pretended zéal L. J. BREITHAUPT, Mayor Berlin, May let, 1889. THE WATCHMAN. LINDSAY, THURD'SA’Y, MAY 23, 1889. for the “glorious, pious and immortal memory,” etc. The adage that" “it’s an ill bird that fouls its own nest” never found a. more apt illustration. Could a “Jesuit in disguise” haveade- vised and executed a more deadly as- sault upon a Protestant community than that attempted through cowardly insinuations against the moral char? acter of the members of the Bay of Quinte Conference by the Victoria Wara’w' nearly a year ago? We think not, and we have been a Protestant for 60 years, and a liberal-conservative for a like period to boot. Were the members of Conference as well ac- quainted with the tactics of the author of the “slanderous report” as the people of this community and we especially now are, they would not be much exercised over an ordinary at- tack of the nature complained of. An ordinary attack we can assure them it really is, compared with those with which we have daily successfully contended against from the same quarter. We can assure the injured clergymen that it is the said author’s usual method of dealing with those ofi all churches and politics alike who do not bow down and worship and swal‘ low said author’s opinions on all ques- tions terrestrial and celestial, church, state, politics and everything else. But we can also assure the members of Conference that the public of this district, the liberal-conservative portion at least, have deposed the newly- fledged champion of Orangeism and the newly-fledged liberal-conservative, and have handed over the control of ' these great interests to our keeping. . There need be no anxiety therefore for the future. The news from Newfoundland this week is of an exciting character. It will be remembered that to France be- long the islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon, off the coast of Newfound- land. These are fishing stations from which the French pursue their industry in the neighboring waters. The in- habitants or fishermen of these 'islands‘ have ere this laid claim to a part of the coast of Newfoundland, and have been encouraged in this by the French authorities. The claim is being again put forward. The treaty of Utrecht, however. recognizes as belonging to the English crown the undivided sovereignty of Newfoundland, and the same treaty defines the right of ‘ France to the islands ot St. Pierre and :Miquelon. The encroachments of the French fisherman on the coast of Newfoundland have no rights under the written treaty, and misunder- standings that have lately arisen beâ€" tween them and the N ewfoundlanders are likely to prove serious. It re- mains to be seen whether the British authorities will be as indifferent about the rights of the colonists in this case as they have been on several former occasions when claims had to be ad- justed as between Canada and the United States. We trust that Im- perial Federation will not get a severe strain as a result of the settlement of this Newfoundland difficulty. HALIFAX, May 20. â€"Ed ward Batersby l was killed at Acadia iron Mines to-day : under peculiar circumstances. The rear line of his garden is at the edge of a ra- vine 75 feet long. He was working with a horse and waggon, and by some means backed the horse over the edge of the ra- vine. His daughter saw the danger, sprang to his assistance and made heroic efforts to save her father by holding on to the horse’s head, but the cart was too far over the edge of the precipice, and the man, horse and cart went Whirrling dOWn the chasm, where they met death. The daugh- escaped by a miracle,, When she let go the horse’s head she lost her ba- lance and rolled down the mountain side. Half-way down her clothing caught on some bushes, which help her a moment, and then springing loose tossed her clear 03 the rugged rocks and into the river be- low, whence she was rescued, a mass of bruises, but with no bones broken. Her clothing was torn to shreds. Thrilling Incident at the Acadia Mines. CHICAGO, May 17.-â€"Frank J asinski, aged 16, stepped out in front of his father’s saloon last night with arifle-in his hand. Glancing down the street he saw Frank Kiowski, a. lad of his own age, standing in the fornt door of his home. asinski raised the rifle, took deliberate aim, and fired. Kiowski fell the ball havin passed through his body two inches a ove the heart. J asinski then coolly took aim and fired at another acquaintance. Mike Mc- Kay, who stood at the front door of his home, 100 feet away, and Mike fell to the‘ gound, the ball havin entered six inches 1 low the left shoul er blade. Jasinski esca ed. Kiowski’s wound is fatal, but Me ay’s is not serious. J asinski belongs to the gang of which young Kuberowski, who shot a lad named Trinor last Sunday night, was a. member; Jasinski had in his room a. “ Wild West" outfit, includi ' knives and revolvers, and a lot of ii ' literature. A Boy Murderer. S”L§g=,___._ Tic ”ifs All numbers, to fit sight. BOSS We warrant to fit a sights. Goods sold at a. reasonable pfice. No fancy fiigures. Kent Street, Lindsay. Next to the Duly House. THE ABOVE CUT REPRESENTS SIX FRONT TEETH WITHOUT A PLATE. Fifteen and 20 years and never required any repairs. If you want a. beautiful SET of TEETH, that will last you a lifetime, go to NEE- Numbers of persons are wearing Teeth made by Administered constantly for nearly twen- ty-one years, extracting teeth for thou- sands of persons withouta particle of pain or injury. OFFICEâ€"Kent Street, Next Door to the Golden Lion. SPECTACLES. can supply parties with EGGS for hatch- ing from the following varieties:â€" HOUDANS, LEGHORNS, PLYMOUTH ROCKS, BLACK COCHINS, WYANDOTTES. Any information required will be given by letter. Satisfaction guaranteed. SPECTACLES. Importer and Breeder of First Class Poultry. The Stock Book of thel proposed GRIST MILL,‘ to be erected on Peel st; and Victoria Avenue, is new open at the office of GREEN 8; ELLIS, Wil- liam street. Parties de- sirous of taking Stock will get all information required from the sub- somber. J AS. McWILLIAMS. STOCK. HE JEWELLEB, Lindsay. Mar. 20, 1889. THE [E WELLER. . NEELANDS, Dentist. 8. J. PETTY, are in receipt of quantity of the ELEBRATED GAS and VITALIZED AIR D. C. TREW, D. C. TREW. Have received a s‘hlpment of the finest Dress Goods 9Y6? brought into town, With Tl’lmmmg‘s to match, and best of all thelr prices are away down below par. IN OUR STOCK 0F GLOVES IN SILK AND Km, ALL SHADES Handsome Stock of 137/2}sz 7Z0‘ZU on Ex/zz’éz‘z‘z'mz at our Siam. HATS-«Nobbiest ever shown in Lindsay, all shades. TIES-«Something new in pattern and design. GLOVES-«An endless variety, all shades. In Tweeds we cannot be equalled by any, and especially this spring we have received. the newest and nobbiest things in the trade. Handsome Pantings, Suitings, Worsteds to select from. See them before you order elsewhere. TRUNKS, G-LADSTONES, VALISES, SATCHELS, BAGS, Suitable for persons; travel- ' ing for pleasure, or emi- grating for profit. Quality Strong enough to stand the Baggage Smashers. NORTH WEST. I $088 Mrs. m IE’ B I O E 8 Within the reach of all. =‘ Palace Shoe and Trunk House. GEN. TS’ FURNISHINGS. All Aboard. L. MAGUIRE. HOS MCCRIMMON BROS. TWEEDS FOR THE mike my sell you New Post Eb patro of St. tabh ‘ we