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.OF IT. m aroma ’ly fortified tL$soo 5 sale man: '13? thisweek. to go wrong may in :.,{w;;";' Qis‘évi‘a‘biéâ€" Cfiiiéry. 3"? a full line of BU1LDERS’ '\ . - , ARE. $321:th Giana; Paints- (Ma- manit ”TING COflDS! The sporting seas- ”f‘m Sp'll‘tbu‘len wiil find their wants tbeen overboked. Give us a call Farting for the woods. Don’t go “hog". having plenty of ammunition Wthmg requisite to insure a good time. ““9 the BEST FURNACES in the Dominicn 311‘ G in all its branches. Give us a trit .3 “m8 Drama»! in an Fig-1.01m work 0 “ll! BUAL 0|” Best American "lino on. MACHIVE 01L always See them. No is‘IITHIM; in all its branches by ”‘1 workmen. mt JACKETS 'in Colored. Lined Capes; Fur Trimmed Capes, which are here inavariety that gives our Mamie Depart- ment deservediy the leadership in popular goods and papillar prices. ~Dra‘o Green. Navy, Black, â€"Ladies‘ Black and Colored Boucle Cloth. ~Jackets, Correct Length. .ERY E yew A n d Jubilee Hardware and Honsefurnishing Empeflum, $329 “:3 infl‘fin i351 33in? fur FALplandEWIxTER TRAEE. We make m :'d Specm ty 0 ...... New tight fitting back Capes, inBIack :and Luigi. CAPES! CAPES ! TYLISH MEXNTLES. bsieéoards, W'rz'lzgen, W0?! h EHNB NS‘VEL?‘ . Hc'Igage from 41-2 to 6 ', per cent - - a. SOOTHERAN, - LINDSAY you to do n at B y W. Binghazno '72 [0/65 and Tnmmilzgs, utty, Glass. Paints. 0113. prgpamd to do First-class Number 4: EM" RANGES your while to assortment of Ladies’ Jackets compTeie. The we of the de- . Bingham, 7 to Loan have the best stock of and Capes. 'ers, Furnaces... E everything that will give cheer and comfort in :the home. Husbands make your wiyes and " daughters happv by making housekeepxng easy. 5 paces that can’t be beat. -K1 2' C HE N FURAZ'SHL’V GS, ~GRA A7171? LVARE, AND TIA WARE. “'e have proper facilities for production of New Over Gaxments. Very Stylish J ACK- ETS in P2 ain Beaver. New and Elegant Jackets m ? .5.- â€"â€"â€"Pza‘ure A ails, â€"â€"Brzzsfie:. Brow/15, 227W)“, â€" II '215/11'149 lilac/zines, Etc. work only. New Over Garments. ninicn and give spedsl attention a trial. We guaxantee to suit BO ‘3 A Kent Street, Lindsay, Ont, BEAVER «SISTE- promptly FROM 506 to $50. A sarcmmos FRO-11 THE HOME FOR {ms AGED URGE ma PURCHASE or THE MANSION HOUSE EROPERTY FOR $1500 COMMUNICATIONSâ€"REPORTS--BY-LA’A\'S, A regular meeting of the town council took place in the council chamber on Monday evening last. Present: ReeVe Touchbutn, Depnreeves Robson and Gillogly, and Cuuns. Pedlar, Hom. Mal- Ion. Killabg, Sootherar, Baldwin, Bryans, Graham and Dr. Burrows, A message from the mayor stated that5 he would be away for a couple of weeksi and it would be necessary for the council to appoint 2. substitute. He also aaid that he, in ecmpany with Conn. Sooth- eran, had attended a meeting of the "Tax exemption convention,” a report of which would be submitted. They had also waited on the Eastern Dairymen’s Asso- cintion. and were pleased to announce that they had secured the next conven- tion of that body for Lindsay. On motion Mr. Sootheran was appoint- ed acting mayor. After thanking the councillors for the honor, he said it would next be in order for them to appoint a clerk pro-tern. as Mr. Fred Knowlson was also absent. It was agreed that Mr. J. B. Knowlson act in that capacity. The minutes of previous meeting were adopted as read. J. J. ‘VETHEKUP AND THE BOARD OF WORKS IS DISMISSED. Another Lively Meeting of the City Fathers. -â€"â€"FORâ€"â€"â€" Organs, Pianos and Sewing Machines. Any Make desired One Price Only. From Simpson Ellis, architects, Toronto. to plane for new fire hall and stating, that they would be pleased to submit serumâ€"Received and fyled. HughamCo From Messrs. George A. 'Milne, D. Duncan and W. A. White, regarding I EVESTIGAATORS REPORT Ebe Watchman. THURSDAY, OCT. 7th, 1897. E'B v. 52 IiENT-ST. are more aqspreciated when beauty is combined with use- fulness. Elverware and China buying are made easy when you find selections from all the leading manufacturers concentrated in one store Our styles are varied and are not made in common wares. You car: be suited all the way COMMUNICATIONS. LINDSAY, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7th, 1897. From the Public Works department, in reply to a petition asking that the locks at Rosedale be made uniform in size “ith those at Fenelon Falls. and stating that they were not being reconstructed, but merely repaired, and :het no grant had been made. nor could be made from that government for any such enlargement“ . Dr. Burrows asked that it; be referred to our representative. Dr. McKay, M.P.P. water course on Cambridge-512.. and ask- ing that immediate action be taken to put it: in satisfactory condition.-â€"Referred to board of works with power to act. From Dr. Gillespie, stating that Mr. Peter Nicholle’s healrh was much improv- ed, and he would be able to resume his position as tax collector.â€"â€"â€"Fyled. .vn 7-1,-VVV.......‘V. ‘4‘. ngvlgfll, L'A-Ld‘~.¢ From ('2‘. G. Garner, asking that his taxes, amounting to $7.36, On which~$l had already been paid, be remitted as he had been unfortunate in his bu:ineas.â€"â€" Fyled. From Jas. Campbell, anpiying for the position of Street cmnmissinnei at a. s: siary of 'SEOO pe_:::_u}num. â€"Fyled. From Thos. Walters, supt. of public works‘ calling: attention to the bzick and other debris which "had cnme down the Lindsay-35. sewer and would seriousiy interfere wi 11 the river channel if allow- ed to continue.-â€"’Referred to board of works with powec “so act. From L. Newton. regarding, the 0mm- ing from Peth. to York-SB. and asking that in be punt in proper shape.â€"-Buard of works. Frnm 'l‘hos. Connolly, regarding: pur- chase of Mwnsiun house at $1500, and stating that he Could find a. purchaser for lots 11, 1‘24 13 and 14 queen’s square, for $1200, which with $300 aiready in their hands from the sale of town pmperty would give them the necessary amount. to buy. He wouid of Course expwcr the usual commission on the sale.â€"Laid on the table. FromS Calx err. sec of Citizens’ band, stating that some of the unit‘ouua had not yet been rexrumed, many being in the bards of non-members,,aml asking the council to take steps to collect, same. . . On motion the manor was placed in the hands of thechief constable. From the Underwriters’ Association. regarding our deficiencies in fire protec iion, and stating that they were about to make a new classification and would iike to hear from Lindsay. . . . .The clerk was instructed to write the association regard- ing the improvements already made and tho_se contompigted. From D. Simelaxr. requesting the coun- cil to furnish one dUZcH chaus for mu hall, as they had naming to sit un when holding meetingsâ€"Town property. From G. A. \Veese. referrmg to me- vious cummunimtxon. â€"Laid on tabld. Mr. Brady strongly urged the purchase of the proper: y. It: was going at a great sacrifice. and with the government gram of$600 they would be able to put it in aplendid shape. The town had only paid out $100 last; year for maintenance and $50 had been the expenditure so far this From J ohfoaHett, asking permiasiou to build a. frame-stable on his premises, Wellingtgn-gt‘r-Hown property. , From S. Walker, asking !ha.t a culvert on Albert-st. be repaired. I: wnuid cost about S5.-â€"â€"-Buard of works wixh yower to not. yegr. ' Mr. Sootheran asked Conn. Pedlar to read a clause from the finance committee report to show what line they proposed taking. This clause advised the purchase provided that the finance committee can raise the necessary amount from the aale of other property and they receive a clear deed. Mr. Connolly’s communication was also read. . Mr. McIutvre stated :that he had not been present at the meeting of the board of management when the deputation had been appointed, and was therefore not thoroughly cunversan‘c win‘a the facts, but thought Mr. Brady could give the desired information. The mayor drew attention of council to a deputation presant for the purpose of advising the purchase of the Mansion house property, and cafiied on Mr. D. J. McIntyre. whom he understood Was spokesman. From Assist-ant Constable Reeves, ask. ing for his usual vacminn of two WPERS to commence about the 30th UCLâ€"Police commutes with power to grant same. ACCOUNTS. A number of accounts were read and referred to their reapective committees. On motion of .Mr. Pedlar. the oommfitee were given power to say Mr. McBurney‘a account for $33. From Auditor :Eagleson, certifying to the correctness of the treasurer’s accounts for September. â€"-‘r: “inance committee. THAT LEIflAID ACCOUNT. Mr. Soothemn referred to an o:urnpaid. account from Mr. Ky Inc for $6.21) from last year. This bill‘7 had been before council before but they did not appear to know anything about it ...... On motion Mr. Kylie was heard. He insisted that it was correct. Re did not know who had got the work done but it was charged to the town, and it was not his place to run around huntingqp details.â€"A motion was made autlioi'izmg its payment. THE HOME \V'ILL Emu: TOWN PROPERTY. :Mr. McIntyre endorsed the previous speaker, the town would be doing well to buy it at the $1500 asked, as that amount could be realized at any time if the town wislaed to sell again. From the treasurer, exiclosing statement of receipts and expenditures for past month“ He asked permission to refer to another matter. That day it had been his duty as police magistrate to inflict a fine of $2 on Jae. Workman for iufringment of the (ab license by-law. We all knew that From Market Clerk Callaghan, fees and tolls for September, 3432 3.â€"Refer~ red to treasurer for comparison. From Chief» Constable Bel], r76portinrr fines, etc.. fer September. .10 â€" Police. REPORTS. Workman had been unfortunate. and since his return to town had been leading an upright life. He would ask the coun- cil to remit the fine; in his position he had to be impartial. and although he imposed a 82 fine, he had not added any coets.â€"â€"Referred to police committee. BOARD OF WORKS 'rflnowx DOWN. Dr. Burrows then read the report of the special committee appointed to inves- tigate the charges laid by Couu. Mallon against the board of works committee and the overseer, which was as follows : The special committce appointed by your honorable body to investigate the alleged changes of misconduct ma ie by Coun. \[Iallon against the board of works committee and the overseer beg leave ’0 report as follows :â€" I. Coun. Mallon, on account of being the informer, asked permission to withdraw from the committee and to have the name of Conn. Kiliaby substituted in piace of his own; to this the committee consented, and now ask the council to confirm their action. 2. You: cmnmiuee find that 1t is true that the board of w01ks committee have disregarded the instniction's of the council far beyond any reasonable or justifiable limit, they have largely diverted the appropriations from places unau- thorized by either the council or the committee as abot'ly, the estimates in many instances have been largely exceeded and in places con- tiguous to the properties, owned and occupied by the chairman and the reeve, the estimates have been exceeded by over one hundred per cente‘; there is nothing in the minute book to sho . that the committee as a whole have ever been consulted in regard to the changes made, and there is nmhing to show that permission has ever been asked or obtained from the council: The evidence shows that the chair- mzm and the reeve have arrogated to them- selves the powers of both the Council and the commit'ee. The ovvrseer appears to have taken his instructions from this self-constituted committee and prosecuted the work in accord- ance with their instructions, regardless of the written authoriiyof the council or the com- mittee asa body, he don’t appear to know that he should go to the minute book of the committee for his instructions and that he .-.houid not :tct Without it, appeared therein as having been passed by the council. He was supplied with a copy of the estimates as passed in council, and he should know that any devia- tions therefiotii could only be made legal by the council. 6. Your committee also recommend that the finance committee be instructed to prepare and inaugurate a more complete and perfect system tor conducting the business of the board of works department, and that a by-law be passed by this council giving the said fin- ance committee authority and making it their duty to see said system properly enforced at all times and seasons. 4. The board of works department having been so loosely conducted for , this andthe last three or {our years, your committee recommend that the present board of works committee be dissolved forthwith, and the adoption of this report to be sufficient for this purpose. The manner in which the pay roll book is kept is reprehensible and inexcusable on any grounds, not only are the chairman and the overseer to blame for this state of affairs, but the twawnrer and the auditor are also culpable. They are supposed to know, and should know, how' 0 keep books properl), and it is for *his purpose that they are in the employ of the Corporation, and yut ar committee are of the opinion that when the auditor finds an imper- fectly kept book of accounts that he should report it to the council at once. The pay mil is kept m a most unbusiness like manner, and the svstem incomplete as it is, is not hv any mans‘correctly carried out, the entiies of 5. Your committee also recommend that a by-law be passed at the present meeting of council defining the duties of tne clerk and of thctreasurer, and fixing the time when they shall be required to be in attendance at their office. Your committee have to thank those of the town employees who mme forward fearlessly at the request of the committee and gave their evidence in a straightforward and manly manner, thereby assisting the committee very materially in arriving at a conclusion, but those who refused to come forward at the request of the committee are deserving of cen- sure, and your committee recommend that their names be entered in the minute book of the board of works, and that no more work be given them by the corporation. Your committee are of the opinion that it is the duty of the auditor when auditing the accounts to Compare the pay roll with the estimates of the year, as approved by council; this has evidently not been done in the past, hectuse if it had, the aboveirregularities would have been detect-ed and «remedied sooner. Both the treasurer and the auditor have evi- dently accepted the pay {roll as sufficient authority for paying the men. This is a mis- take, the pay roll is not correct until it is made to c miorm to the estimates of the .year as ap- proved by council ‘anrl must he made a detailed part thereof in order to properly carry out the whole authorized «work, so that when it is summed up at the end of the season it will balance with the estimate sheet as adopted by adopted by the council at the beginning of the season. Regarding the stone delivered to the crusher, there was no regular system adopted by the committee to check the delivery, andas a result the overseer, who was ill at the time, was obliged to accept the statements of those who delivered it, and the consequence is that the corporation has paid for more stone than it has received. The evidence on this point is conflicting, butconvincing, and your committee estimate the quality short at about ten cords. .. ."s 'ime is made therein withoet regard to dates, and as to the gravel delivered to the town. there is no pretence to show correctly where it has been delivered; as an instance, there 15 {Eve loads of gravel charge-i to St. Pat- rick~st-, and it was proven that only three Were delivered, and the other two,the overseer claims, were delivered to other streets, but was unable to show where; and claims in jus- tification of himself that the fault lies in the system of book-keeping and not with him, as there is not room in the book provided to charge properly to eztch street. l-’ayments to men tear work are .made week after week by the treasurer without being certified to by either the overseer or chairman, when, as a matter of fact or right, it is incumbent on the treasurer before paying out any money, to compare the pay roll with the estimates as passed by the Council, to prove its Correctness, and then only to pay when the roll is certified to by the chair-man of the board of works and the overseer. ' L Dep.-reeve Gillogly admitted that he had put a new walk in front of his prem- ises as the old one was a disgrace. and if the ccuncil wished he would rip it up and put down the old one. They could dissolve the committee as soon as they liked. the money was all spent and the new com- mittee would not have much to do. Reeve. Touchburn did not think the investigation had been made in the inter- ests of the ratepayers, if it was it. would have been Commenced earlier. Mr. Mellon had suggested that he have a new walk laid opposite his premises. He thought enough old plank could be had to do the job, but found that there wasn't sufficient. In was in front of his prem- ises, but he didn’t: own it;he received benefit from it. but so did others. He used larger tile so as to fit with the other drains. 'Ihe building of this sidewalk had been thrown up at every meeting since. Why, Mr. Mellon had Dr. Bur- rows up there taking notes. Mr. Touchbuâ€"rn resuming, Said it had gppearea in the Post five tunes, had been in investlgating committee and was now up in report. It looked to him like the Spite of children. The side walk was on a leading street to a school and co legiate, and he Lhounht he was right 111 making is substantial During the invemigation he had dropped 111 a couple of tunes and thought he md never hear-1 anvchb a so unfair M the overseer. The overseer should hwe been given previous notice so that he wou'd have a chance to bring in evidence on his side Dr. Burrowsâ€"“ You dOn’t tell lies, Mr. Touchburn.” M“. Touchburnâ€"“ I don’t lie.” Ur. Burrowsâ€""I did’nt say you did. I merely asked you." Mr. Sootherauâ€"Mr. Walker received notice of «way meeting whiie they were recezvmg evidence. Mr. Toucl burn wished that the com- micteee had been asked to resign iong ago, so that :he wise men of the eastâ€" and the souf '1â€"nnght be giVeu a chance. He also objected to their mode of prucad are; men who had laid charges were also judge and jury. Why wasn’t the matter referred to a oommlrtee of the whole council. Ht! wished that all the’members hands were a-s ciean as the uverseer’e. Dr. Burrows said that at. first he had taken little interest in the 1m estigation. He had not :{One to take notes of Touch- bum’s sidewalk, but had seen it while on his way to see a patient, and discm'ered that Mr. Touchburn had put. in large tile s.) as to drain his own premiSes. and other- wise exceeded the estmmte Ly 5536. Mr. Walker had had a fair chance, and his evidence had been the most defamatory of 31 Mr. Walker admitted that the teamsters spread the grew] and charged for more tha n they were delivering. Om teamster had been using a box much smaller the“ the standard, and he hau’ figured it out that the town would lOSU $1500 on every $5000 worth of gravel carted on this Wagon. Touahburn, you and Walker have not been honest; you’re a httle atmid that one will squeal on the other. \Vh‘lt became of the kegs of nails that were left at your stable '2 Coun. Manon, on rising to his feet, said he hOped he wouid not be guilty of using ungentietmnly language as Some of them had dune, and as he had not inter- rupted previous speakers h 3 expected the same treatment to be accorded him. He had agreed that Mr. Touchbuxn should spend $34 for a new sidewalk and $5 for tile, but did not agree to his spending twice that amount. The investigation was not. to vent spleen, but in the inter- ests ot the people. Mr. Walker was sick at the time the work was done, and Mr. Gillogly signed the pay sheet Wlthuut see- ing the job. Overseer Walker Said that; Mallnn and Burrows had spouted all over town. It was not true that men working at his house had drawn pay from the town, they had only Mallon’e word for it, and he knew several men who would not believe Mellon on oath. ' Reeve Tuuchburnâ€"“ I dare you to make that accusation in the way a man should make it. You might ask me wha.‘~ became of the malls that were used on any sidewalk; they were carted here and there and used all over the town.” Mr. Mellon said he had called for an investigation. and he had proved every une cf the 9 or 10 than-gee. He had deâ€" sired all through to give Mr. Walker the benefit of the doubt, and when the over- seer was asked if he had anything to say in his defence, replied that he wasn’t going to cut his own throat. He wanted the committee dismissed and the overseer discharged, or he would take the neces- sary steps to have the whole matter venti lated beforee judge. On motion Auditor Ea gleson was heard. He asked what reference had been made to hlm m the report. The mayor read the clause censuring the auditor and treasurer for not report- ing the laxity or recommending a. difier- ent system of keeping the pay sheet. Dep.-reeve Gillogly here corrected Mr Mallon by saying that: he had seen the work and Rmnoupyqi it_ a firs;_-cl§s§ job. Coun. Mallonâ€"“ I ask the names of those men. or take that backl’ Mr. Emzleson said he had never passed a pay sheet until it was properly signed, and referred to different recommendations he had from time be time made and not one of them ever heard of again. Dr. Burrows, resuming, sad that this enquiry had not been instituted cu: of spite. Everyone knew the town was being thieved and that the board of works was rot-ten. When everything is left to the hired men they were not certainly going to cheat themselves. They were paid for doing work at Walker’s; and Mr. Walker said it was a mistake. They drew gravel to the everseer’e house and were paid by the tOWI. The committee did not ask for the dismissal of the board of works, that would be decided by a majority of the council. Mr. Touchbfim Ynovad that Mr. Walker be heard. Conn. Horn had formed his conclusion. He could readily understand that a man in Mr. Walker’s position, engaging and discharging men, must have his enemies, who would naturally wish to have him displaced. Mr. Walker was no doubt “rattled” when giving evidence. and had On Approved Indorsed Notes Yarf-any term from 3 to 12 months. Money to Loan perhaps contradicted himself. He did not wish :0 see the cowmittee contmue. as it was well known they had far exceed- ed the estimates. Coun. Gillogiy said they had exceeded (be approprianon for the work on Kent- st.. but 1: was at {be time of Commis- sioner Campbeli’s visit, and everyone was on tire with the desire tn build good roads. no maffer the cost, and there wasn’t a dissenting vo3ce in the council umil Mellon got his committee in working order. , report passed. Mr. Soo’hemn then took the yeas and ways and the re: ort was adopted. FINANCE REPORT. Mr. Podlar read the report of the fin- ance cnmmittee, and among other things recommended that the Rathbun Co. be exempc from taxation for a period of five years. v - \4- J v;-~HuAu-5\ “AVAIL. Conn. Touchburn had not been in favor 3? this course at the meeting of committee, but hm} Hflerwards learned that they might shut down here owing to depres- swu, and 11: Was the best we could do, ulvmg this little encouragementâ€"The Dr. Burrows saId on the face of Coun. Horn’s remarks there appeared a good deal of logic. but the Rathbun’e were only earring What :thers in the same line of business were already receiving. The Dingley ‘mll on the other side was hurt- ing their business in certain fines, and if a branch was to be cut ofl‘, Lindsay would be first to fall. We should give them every encuuragement. Mr. Hum uas not in favor of the clause If they granted this exemption it would uecessavlly raise the taxes on other con- cex us “h.- hnd just as much right to the same privilege. Chairman Robbon read reports No. 19 and 20, which were adopted. BOARD OF WORKS REPORT. Chaiaman Gxiingly read report No. 17,. which was adopted. Chalrmau Pedlar read report No. which was adopted. Conn. Pediar gave notice that at the next meeting he would introduce a by-law Lu amend clause 25 cf by-Iaw No. 689. Roof Painting and Repairman R. \OUXG practical roofer and repairer. Residence, 40 East Kent-st, Lindsay. Es- timates furnished on all kinds of galvanized iron work ; roofing and repairing ; slate, tar and gravel work ; metallic shingles ; metal and tile roofing ; metallic ceilings, etc. Flues and chimneys claned. All work guaran- teed.â€"3o-tf. DR. JEBB (formerly of New York) eye specialist, and inventor of the famous Rech- erche Optometer, the latest and most approved instrument known to modern science tor point- ing out every defect and disease of the eye and sight, will be at Morgan’s Drug Store, Lindsay, on Saturday, Oct. 9th, only.â€"4I-I. â€"Rev. Thos. Manning of Cambridge-st. Methodist church, in his serman on Sunday morning last. dressed down the people in tovm who dress up and rromenade the streets on Sunday evenings instead of attending divine service. â€"Next Thursday evening, Oct. 14th, at 8 o’clock, the annual thank offering meetmg of the VV.F. M.S. of St. Andrew’s church will be held in the lecture room of the church. The meetin ’, it is expected, will be addressed by Miss ichcllar, M.D., of {ndia, who is home on furlough. All ladies Interested in missionary work are invited to be present. Report for week ending Saturda n' ht October 2nd, 1897. y 1;: , Highest .................. 79.30 Thursday Lowest ................. 31.00 Tuesday Warmest day, mean of. . . ...67.20 Friday Coldest “ “ . .. . .44.65 Monday dag. â€"Kev. S. J. Shorey, formerly of Lindsay, opened the new Methodist church at Bancroft on Sunday last, and on Monday delivered an address at the annual tea meeting. Moved by Coun. Manon, seconded by Coun. Horn. that the timerur cohecting numrandiug taxes be extended to Nov. letâ€"Carried. The councxl than adjourned. -â€"- nv. Dr. \Vorkman of Toronto willpreach educational sermons in the Cambridge-st. Methodist church on Sunday next. On motion the council went into com- mutee of the whole on the second and third readings of the by-law appointing a rax Cullector. and the blank filled in with the name of Peter Nicolle at a salary of $300. The week Try Our Job Department ue week " .....55.to PRECIPITATION 1N INCHES. Greatest fall of rain in one day 0.03 Sun- Rain fell on 0 days. Total ram {all 0.03 '. SOOTHERAN, TOWN PROPERTY REPORT. A FURTHER EXTENSION. A BATCH. OF BYOLAWS. 75 Cents per annum POLICE REPORT. Church Notes. TEMPERATURE. The Weather Coming. u THOS. BEALL. LINDSAY.