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The Scott Act received a crushing re- ‘ verse in the votes of last Thursday, in { every case, being defeated by large 1 majorities. Considering the very large votes which brought it into law in these ‘ . ;;counties, the reverse of public sentiment is very marked. It is almost needless to cast about for a reason for this change in feeling. The general disgust at the manner in which it has been operated and the feeling that it was unworkable in its present form was general. In spite of all this it is generally ac- knowledged that the Scott Act, even in the counties recently reiecting it. has done much good and from our own observation here we can confirm the statement The Montreal "Gazette." the leading Conservative paper in the Province of Quebec, has manifested com- paratively little interest in tLe Scott Act. Indeed, it has been accused by the “Witness" and other opponents with passive opposition to the measure. Yet this is the Gazette's testimony as to the result it has accomplished :â€"“It has proved itself efl’ective. In spite of the weak hands that have administered it. of the ease and frequency with which it is and has been broken and of the un- popularity of the methods of some of its advocates. there can be no question that .Uhc avnmlvmc gfivmte, M2 gunman mum»). luau-dent I. 1“ Things and Influenced bv None. cud- not “finding 1 inch. 05 per mun. out sdvortisomeuu 0cm par line 1» inset- actn. for Him c'rh subsoqnoui muo- Wlw ' ‘ Yin-dd The Scott Act Reverses. where it is in force it has reduced the general consumption of liquor. and the unhappiness and crime that liquor pro- duces. and above all has removed to a great extent a source of temptation and danger to the young and the weak. For this it is a measure that all respecters of order and lovers of humanity may tem- perately support. It has received strong Rapport in the past from men of all political creeds. It has been adopted in sixty-three political divisions through- out the country. Had Conservatives been as a whole opposed to it, this record would never have been made. The fact is, it has won its successes altogether independent of political lines; and it will be the course of wis- dom for its real friends to conduct their operations in future independent of party considerations." If the "Gazette" had also added that no law ever intro- duced has had such a tremenduous antagonistic influence to combat. it would also add another laurel to the effectiveness of the Scott Act. In every community there are individuals who previous to the enactmentof this law, secured enormous profits from the sale of liquor ; wealthy. and in most cases unscrupulous, they set themselves to work, first. to defy the law. then to evade it and finally to prejudice the feelings of those who favored it by offering the very facts as evidence against it. which their money and dis- respect for law had produced. Would any law on the statute book have fared better ? Robbed of the authoritive sup- port which it should have had and menaced by a vast organization of wealthy opponents would it have proved more availing than the Scott Act has done ? We do not think so and in this repeal movement we see a longstcp made forward towards the goal. which every intelligent well wislwr of his moo \uust hope for. namely. the emmn-mutimu of the race from the curse of uhnnlmlimn. The village Council have during Oim pun few weeks had the handling! .u‘ Hm question of 0m- mihmv debt. \‘50 sup. page it is not flenm‘n‘iy known :mvms: the mwpm'cm frum Hn- n :wm [h \t, i'a burden hm never been ML. HM. Hm Townahip of Thom)! hm a railway debt d 936,000. such is the case. hon-Mm". JOSEPH J. CAVE, Pnoruml. mm- um mm. FRIDAY. APRIL 27. 1888. The Railway Debt. ADVERTISING nuns 3 Children cry for M L one that has wrought much mischief throughout the Province in the fact that a large sum of money is constantly lying at deposit at low interest asa sinking fund for this debt and always being a strong temptation to the Council to use for purposes other than the one in- tended, of course intending to recoup the fund later on. this does not follow ' and at the expiry of the debt it is found that the sinking fund is not there. Then comes fresh borrowings and more inter. l est etc. By the instalment system this cannot occurr. Each year a debenture 3 matures, is provided for and theinterest and 011 the lst of July this debt \\ ill be- co1ue due. To pioy 1de for its pay want it “as necessary. the money not beiugl on hand. to secure the privdege of re newing the debt. or in other words.to borrow more money to pay the existing debt; this entailed an application to parliament for permission. which has been granted and now preparation is being made to issue new debentures for the amount. The portion of this debt which falls to the Village of Beaverton is 02.800 or close on that amount and the village Council have thought it wise to take advantage of the new law allow- ing municipalities to borrow money on instalment principle. and which provides that one debenture and interest shall he met each year. We believe the Council have done right and that it will profit the village largely in the end. A great objection existed to the old system and 7.; Pitcher’s Castoria. on that portion of the debt ceases and at the close of the term the debt has passed away. Certainly this is to be preferred and if the Township Council be wise a similar arrangement should be made in the disposal of their portion of the debt. As it is. neither Council can be burdened as the income from the railway loan will in a large measure meet the annual demand and in fact in a few years will become a permanent source of revenue. Cwsnm following the deoease of Hon. J. B. Plumb. comes the news of the death of Hon. Thomas White. Minister of the Interior, who passed away at 10 o‘clock on Sunday night last. after a. short illness from inflammation of the lungs. brought on by a slight cold. Tue Emperor Frederick, of Germany. is better, at least so says the latest re- port ? Sunday, he was in the last stage of exhaustion ; Mondav, he Would not live out the week ; Tuesday. he eats chicken and roast beef with considerable soup ; on Wednesday he is making his will and now he is better again. There is something wonderfully suggestive of “newspaper enterprise" in all this. The public demand the latest news and it must be furnished, whether to hand or not and the pen of the ready para- grapher can always “pad out" a des- patch to suit the occasion. However, be that as it may there is much empathy felt throughout the world for this man and it is with the most intense feelings of unrest, the people, particu' larly of Eur0pe, hang on the possibility of his life. .[By the Bdifar or gathered from Exchanges.) Dogma the last two weeks Protestant Montreal has been stirred to its depths over the attempt of the Catholic major ity to induce the city council to grant the church a site in the city park on the highest point of the mountain for the erection of a huge statue of the Virgin Mary. The Protestant citizens object on the grounds that the public property belongsto all denominations and con- sequently should not be used to further the religious peculiarities of any. There was a time when a, happy throng Would gather round the hid. But. now half is gone. and ‘twill not be long Till the others will wish toasplro. The first one must go to mlistant land In search of a fortune and home. And anothur must visit. her city friends, And so has begun to room. A young gallant must have his choice. Ur ulsc he cmmot- he contented ; So one by onu thny lust-an away, Not knomng hov soon they‘ll repent it. A llving visit is pahl by one, Ann n hurl-ml gmmlhyo by nnotlmr: Thu n. xi, ln-iom (in; Iismg sun. Hunt. ind Luum-ll Lu nmbllcl‘. And vrv lhu _\'(-:|r i~' lmzf way round. 'l‘m- {unnuv l‘ N‘nltmml ill art. lizu'h mw has mum; a abalmncd homo. Aml n now luv In lw;:nnnng tosuu't. Sn uuml-hyo mother. fare ye well. . I. too, must ll)‘ away. For lunuinusss is bl-ginning to dwell ' 1n the home nest. of to-day. The Parting Family. editorial gum. MARY W ADDBLL. Bpr ringwnou ...... .. ScotchWhut... . ......... Armocu Who“ Barley............ ...... Peas... Bllttor................ ...... .... .... pploa ... ......... Foam-.perbushel Wool.. ..... PmJBhokeyo)..................... FtllWhut Pork........ 1....... Ft" Whggt............. . .. .. . . Spring When ...... Anuwu Wheat... Barley.. . . . ........... 0M8 .. . .. . .......... Peas. Buckeye ...... Pen . . .. Butter... . . ...... EguuFresh) ..... Potatoes” . . . . Huh”... ......... - . Pork‘ Bach.” ...................... u......." Turkeys.pcrlb....................... . Geesemerlb ........... .......... Duck8.portb Chickens. wrtb" ................. . ..... Clover See .Alsike (per bush). ......... Timothy. ..........l won-brad Cow. 4 yum old giving milk, also aSingla Horse Paddling Waggon. for sale choc . A ply to p p JOHN FRENCH. Osborne St.. Benetton. Beaver-ton. Ami! 19. 1838. Farm For Sale ! outh halt Lot 16. 3rd Concession Township of Thoroh. containing 100 acres. more or less. Seventy- tive acres rleurod and under cultivation. Land well uuderdraiued Frame barn, 30x75. Stable. 33x40. also cow byre and sheds, 16x52. Frame House. 3good Wells and thriving young Orchard. Terugs to suit purchaser. l-‘orhu'thcr Siffiaflus apply to .1... â€".~_-_-- "rr'v ~- JAS. A. BELL. On | Thanh. March 16th. 1888. ENDERS will be received up till one o'clock i_ou_Satgr_'d_ny! slat): otuA‘pl-ilqgg‘the building of ~A_4_A-- mL- IuAIuna-vw -... V--VV-* '1 on Saturday: 5811-) 01 Apriljor the building of 3 Skating Rink. in the village of Beaver-ton. The lowest or any Tender not uoceasully accepted. For particulars, applglto‘tlnJ 830% CA IAAN . .. IonvertonApril 14th, lass. Benet-ton. Tenders Wanted. Farmers’ Markets. Spring Work. We are making every preparation to accommo date the Inge necessities of this section during the present summer and 35 Building. (he. promises to be ective. we are more than on~ ' - A A' ”I” --.__-e_.- 1-... Le... 5â€"-3. Do not contngt (on: Eavetroggbinguor thu -u-.- Several Second- Hand Stoves on Handâ€" Bargains. If you are building a Home don't hi] tointro- duco . Furnace tor heating. W0 can furnish you It 01030 Rates. AN DREW MURRAY, Beaverton Much Is! 1800. For Sale. Beaverton Tin-Shop- nvuuuw ‘v -v .....-. couragad to activelyvéoiilitéiéiféi the “5d.- uv' It‘ll-III“. .v. u .u..._,_,_ Tin-work until seeing us. We will (810:0 you figures worth your attention. at now Is equiyped with everything in the Tin-l ne as well as a good assortment of Stoves of various kinds. 8 lo“ . ““0074 \Vheu................. '10 m Whoafi......................... so .................. 55 lackoyo................. ............t»5 doll atte won u-a-z own-n SSSoaaeEGSEEBEES I! ...... .A....... 00.75 m In man 15 an ' . ......... 86 85 ,‘ ..................... 3:0 I .......... 40 40 by . ......uuu '00”. .3 18m ........ ... “......u" 13 la Q E II “lac ...... ..............w19 N .....u-uou- ...... OOUOHO. OOLDS. Group and Consumption cumao av ALIENS LUNG BALSAM Have yod’i Pain anywhere about you ? USE PERRY DAVIS “ PAIN KILLER ” and Get Instant Belief. IIWARE OF Im'rA'rIoaa. 25 0:9. Pgr Bottle. BEAVERTON MARKETS. WOODVILLE MARKETS. PREPARING 25c. 60c. and 81.00 pct hula. .Io‘ucuuoI-ntuulu . ... . “H.074 . .... ...-... \7 2A «,1 .ksfi 4 50 o oo ...... .49 so 611 km promises. BEAVERTON. 'o és a 75 «‘3‘. In the first place try‘ our ALABASTINE it is in no way like the Kalsmnino Pre‘ nations sold under various names. Alabastiue forms a l'cmmueut Coating for 'alls. is hardened ou the wall by age and moisture and the surface ls strengthened by every coat added from time to time. 1!. is not at a gluienass or gummiug nature, consequently the beat thing known. We keep the leading colors. especmlly white. In our SHELF AND HEA\ Y HARD“ ARE ev verytliing is complete 1n everv line, we are receiving Heavy Consignments every day. we have one Car Load Cut Nails coming to hand, Now is the time to buy you1 Garden 'lools, see our dollar Spade. Builders and Contractors, we would call your attention to various articles not mentioned in 0111 list, but would like you to call and inspect our Goods and get prices before purchasing elsewhere We also have an oxide of Iron Paint. all colors, the best and only Mixed Paint that will stand the sun and weather being 95 per cent. Iron guaranteed. If you want any Painted Woye Wire for windows or doors we can sell at half the price previous- ly sold. Our Brushes are complete in every line. Paint. Alabastiue. Shoe. Steve and Horse Brushes of every description always in Stock at the Lowest Prices. To every person buying 810.00 worth at one time, we will give a. present of 50 cents worth of anything they like. (nails excopmd) for the cash. We also carry a. line of Fancy Goods such as COMBS. BRUSHES. NEEDLES. KNITTING PINS, PIPES. FISHL'} TACKLE and other articles too numerous to mention, in fact everything you can think of can he found at the CHEAPEST HARDWARE STORE. BEAVERTON AND BRECHIN. Be sure and keep your sheep in a clean place and free from chaff this seamen. We want 10,000 lbs. WOOL for: which the HIGHEST MARKET PRICE will be paid in CASH, Now is the time to paint and we have just re- ceived a large consignment cf the Elephant Brand Mixed Paints and Elephant White Lead. SPRING 3 SUMMER GOODS GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. DRESS GOODS, PRIN’I‘S, GINGHAMS, COTTONS, TWEEDS, TOWELINGS, CRETONNES, SHIRTINGS, COTTUNADES, TICKINGS, ‘ TABLE 01L CLOTHS FLOOR. OIL CLOTHS, CARPET, HOSIERY, GLOVES. CORSETS, LACE CURTAINS, CURTAIN NETS, ‘ also large stock of TWEEDS, SUITINGS, PANTIN GS, very dump. READY-MADE CLOTHING; MEN’S, BOYS’ and CHILDREN’S, HAT S, (Hard and Soft Folt,) Colored Shirts with Colored Collars; Ties, Hosiery,Umbrellas. Wishing to dispose of all our Stock within the next NINETY DAYS, we will offer the above Goods at Butter and Eggs taken as Cash. HighestPriCe given. . g REDUGTIQN: UNI/VG and TARRED PAPERS, a Speciality. GRA “TORONTO HOUSE," BEAVERTCFN, 73. WM WW ~ mW‘M-MMWW es“ 63K 's'e'e‘ag'ysg. Health; weaiiui and Prosperity. to close out same. All Goods marked down. Munufucturod only .£ Tnons Honwwu'n Eannmnnur,‘ NEW OXFORD Sil‘liEET. LONDON‘ r 7 v at huh-m mud look to m 1AM n filo low a! m If m «in» n In I“, cum [M London. an no an .NID CHANCE offers a large stock of fFORD STREET. L H. WESTCOTT. TO BUY . McNABB, 'MVVVWWWM WVW “Toronto House,” Beaverton_