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A CONVICT FOR 47 YEARS DOES SOT DESIRE A CHANGE. The oldest “life” convict in Sing; Sing Convict Prison, Franz HoEmanni has been pardoned after serving- for“ ty-seVen years for murder, but He oh- stinately refuses to leave his cell, be-‘ cause the world has nrwgressed too much for him. Holman is the oldest convict in America, and perhaps in the world, in point of service; He was formerly a cigar maker in LBiP" zig, Germany, and had only been in America four months when, in Aug- us't, 1860, he killed a friend in a Bow- cry drinking resort. During his long imprisonment Hof- man has acquired an excellent educa- tion, and can speak several lgngnng‘ cs, including English, although he knew nothing but German when he was sentenced. When he was taken to Sing Singthe first Japanese Emfi bassy to visit Ameriee had arrived in Washington only W0 months prefi- ously; the Civil War had not-nth- WANIS TO STAY IN JAIL ropean wars have been fought, and two Western Empires, Mexico and Brazil, have fallen. When the Board of Pardons told Batman that he would!» related, and askedhim wherehe mull like S, Incunung ”gum, mwuusu ”" l ' ' Germ WITH A GOOD WORD AS WELL ‘ - - - - ‘ .. new nothmg but an when he acuons ansmg 1n the Provmoe 0 Ian d read the following address :_ . t FOR HON. J. J. FOY. Ontario. vas sentenced When he was aken Mr. and Mrs. Bryans: '0 Sing Sing the first Japanese Em- On the editornalf page of the last Hon J J Foy rm introducing . . . . . . . , . . ' ' ' ' . . After long yearsof 1331de 11th . f oassy to v151t Amenca had amved 1n lssue of the Orange Sentmel appears the measure, gives endenee 0 me i 1e E . d ships have to _ Washington only two months revi.-this excellent, pointed' and fair- appreciation M public sentiment; . p minded reference to the steps taken shows, also, that his sympathies are ed, we findmnch Meaty 1n 61PM” 33:” nth; 01;: xfihxtbyegb; by the Whitney administration for with those whose interest demand 'ingonr tPPRdStion of your â€" 3' - - 8 . . the simplificationland betterment» of speedy judgment and the‘ smallest v to ever mist .n all the under- pnson three Amencan Preadents legal procOdm ;_ ‘ number of appeals. In this It. Foy‘ . f _ 1 ”The Attorney-General of Ontario uhnso I 800M character W. have been assassinated, six great Eu- ropean wars have been fought, andih” given notice _to the Legislature two Western Empires, Mexico mdlxam “1’1 sunphfy tfgefimrfile: Brazil, ha“ idle“- 'iou, vim be 2m of the most sub- When the Board of Pardons told Eatential and necessary retorma that Hohnann that ‘ he wouldbe released, zhas been introduced ior mm years. and askedhim wherehe would m'finmflnfeatm ofthebm. ’8 '9'- tog0,Hofinann§taredattl}emMotmenmherolappoflflto ly,andrephedmth some Mmfionrts. Atthemtflmqhnost' , thathewishedtoremainwherehomcaseoanhetamto . was. Although sixtyâ€"seven years diCOFncm '1‘!“9 ”an! in “'9 4‘ age, heis saidto bein perfect phy- ”“0“? WP aw. ; Bical health, andheis, therefore. W a @‘me ~ ‘ abbot W3 57“. When W‘tho .17.? H , d“ d J ‘ . 'h hetwaspointed out to‘him Bohemian. 111$ ‘ .‘i Where the Good Clothes Come From. said the outside world had changed so much that he did not care to live in it, and that he would commit smoide unless he were allowed to remain in unless prison. The authorities have tempted him; with alluring stories of the wonders of New York, and the warden hasl even promised to escort him to that; city and see him safely to a lodging house, but Hofmann obstinately deâ€"i clines. He is very popular among the other prisoners, and they have asked to be allowed to circulate a pe- tition, praying for his retention in the prison in an ‘,‘honorary” capaci- lAW REFORM IN EARNESI’ In the new overchecks and striped tweeds and fine Cheviot. with self or silk velvet collar, in all the new shapes, with broad shoulders, wide sleeves and deep lapels. Regular $9 to $12. Sale price ......... $4.98 Careful tailoring and good looks stand out all over these overcoats, little style ideas, such as long lapels, fairly loose back, and other fashionable fea- tures found only in this sea- $6.98 son’s productions. At ...... These reach the height of excellence in ready-to-wear overcoats, made from beautiful imported tweeds and 'vorsteds, embracing all the latest style dictates from the leading fashion centres. Regu- 131' $16.50 to $18.00. $10.98 Sale price ............... $9.00 to $12.00 Overcoats $16.50 to $18.00 Overcoats $13.50 Overcoats $10.93 $4.98 $6.98 weak case fneguently defeat. the indi- vidual litigant because he is unable to proceed to the final court. It is proposed to remedy this state of at- fairs by instituting one Appellate Court for Ontario, and making that _--A vuun v .v- '__-~e the fine-.1 court of appeal except on constitutional quations or questions in which the construction or appli- cation of a: statute of Canada. are involved . This is a, reform that the clearest minded public memo! Ontario have timed for many years. It is one that is aflogetzher in.the interest of the common people and_ of justice. The :- serve to strengthen it. Any Govern- ment will hesitate to appoint weak judges "to such important duties as that court will have to perform. Its constitution their being that of the ablest legal minds in the commun- ity, it will necessarily be the most efficient tribunal for the trial 03 all ‘actions arising in the PrOVinoe of this measure, gives evidence of 4 his BPPNCiation M public sentiment. Es shOWS, also, that his sympathies are with those whose interest demand speedy judgment and the. smallest number of appeofls. In this Ir. Foy confirms the reputation that he has made as a monitor of the Whitney govermnmt. He is a. type of public man that is ‘11 too rare in Caustic» Resouroetul and courageous in his as evidence of his hbhc sentiment. Es his sympathies an and thm smallest s. In this Mr. Foy Lotion that he has at of the Whitney Presentatim t0_ That laithful, efficient and longgwith‘ service to‘ the'agricultural interests ed to of this county and district should be our i: suitable recognized is apparently the 1 out ! belief of the South Victoria Agricul'l In tural Society. For about a quarter Field of a century Mr. Bryans has been an'gram active and able, worker for the 'Agri- hertz cultural Society of this county, and met while it is recognized that no fitting of yc reward can eVer be given him for this, 1 NC except perhaps his own consciousness male of duty well done and good service you cheerfully given to his fellows, still it you was felt that “since Mr. Bryans was piw about to leave these parts where he is Sou knoWn so well and esteemed so high‘ Linc' E ly, that some proper evidence of the: Si | appreciation of the people of the dis- tori ' ' ‘ ’ ‘Ln anth‘ trict and particularly of th‘ V‘ictoria Agricultural Society be placed on record and some sion of esteem and tbankfulm many excellent services should ldered Mr. Bryans. ' Ll ral Society Express Appreci- thful, well-placed efforts on Well-deserved Honor to t month for the West. '- Ardn" ho Soot, Victona Agricultu ation of his long, fai behalf of the Societyâ€"4 Mr. Bryans, who leaves nex can» 1v “no â€"â€"â€"- written the secretary uexpressing their deep regret at the loss 0 ful and progressive member. I such a faith- James Keith, Esq. My Dear Sir, â€"-I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your kind and welcome letter, re presentation to our good and true friend, Mr. Robert Bryans. I would rather twenty men like Mr. Bryans came to the town of Lindsay \than one to leave, but we must cum- .L1. .: -ko§ fort ourselves wi what is Lindsay's loss is som part of the Dominion's gain. He will stillbe aBritish subject, andI have every hope, no matter where he may cast his lot, that he will ever shed abroad that good moral influence that has ever characterized his good name in the County of Victoria. He has given his time and his talents for the pbuilding oi the good old county of Victoria, and while I am afraid I cannot be present on Friday evening, , 1 4...»- ma}, th the belie! mat. e other ‘Feb. 4th, asking for my presence at a ‘ meeting ' of the Directors of South Victoria Agricultural Society for such a good purposeâ€"to acknowledge the past service of a worthy man who has stood by the society for so many years, and given his services so faithiully and willingly, both in work and by his counsel» I may not be able to be therefor we have our seed fair in Bobcaygeon, on the 15th, but if I am not with you I can heartily en- dorse all the kind words that will be said. > ' I know that a good man and a good citizen is leaning us, but our loss is - the Northwest’s again. “‘ ‘ 7 A4-) 3 hope that his life will be spared for many years, and that his new home will be pleasant and profitable. Respectfully YourS, i Among those present may be men- THE ADDRESS tioned :â€" Mr. Johnston Ellis,‘ presi- i Secretary Keith was then “11“ on dent of the South Victoria Agricul-I ‘and read the foilOWing address 1‘" tun! Society; Mr. . Wm. Gannon,“ Mr. and Mrs. Bryans: first vice-president; Mr. John 8.; Ana long yeatsof residence with Grnhun, second vice-president; nea- ns and the friendships “have {our ars- E. 11- Hopkins, John Carew, J. ed, we flndmnch Mealty in mm‘ A. Williamson, and J. F. Bras, di~ 'ingonr nppreciation of your W’ rectors ; Mr. June: Keith, secretoryâ€" !vorsto eVer assist in 31-1 the “do" tceesurernllr. S. J. Fox, M.P.P., Itnkingot n socizl ehmeter thrust Mayor James B. Be“. It. Duncan Agricultural Society no «new!!! grateful to you, Mr. 13178118, for u“ “liable services you have undated our society. Unselfidmm :nd i :hax Dunsford, Feb. 12. "‘“' rvv. :ularly of the South [ltural Society should wrd and some expres- and thankfulness for services should be ren- my men like Mr. 3 tom'n 0f Lindsay but We must cum‘ th the belief mat loss is some other 'lOn‘S gain, He will subjeCt. andI have Hm‘ where he may T. Robertson. "‘95” VI :vw wâ€" _,. DI thiS,| Not for the intrinsic worth, but to “1511655 make manifest our appreciation of serVice you as citizens and friends, we ask. sti“ it you to accept this gold watch andl 5 W38 piece of plate as mementos of the. re he is South Victoria Agricultural Society,“ a high' Lindsay and the County of‘\’ictoria.; n ~--‘L ‘7:p_ ‘ with which you have wonderfully help- ed to improve the ladies' section 0! our fair. until now it is the envy 0f Wheat In your new home, “The your } Fields of the West," we hope granary Will ever be filled with“Al- berta Red,” as our memories will be ~cver stored with kind remembrances of you and family. ALI, ‘nb fn Brief, but pointed address, express- ing the great appreciation felt for the energy and ability of Mr. Bryans and the deep regret felt at his expected departure from this district, together with the best wishes for his future welfare. Prosperity and happiness and that of his family, were then made by those present. All Voiced the general loss sustained by the removal of so 1 interested and efiicient a worker in? the Agricultural Society and in the’ departure of so worthy and esteemed a citizen. At the same time. the spi- rit of friendliness was so evident that Mr. Bryans was fairly showered with good wishes for the fullest happiness and prosperity for himself and family in his new home in Alberta. AMONG THOSE PRESENT. VI ‘v 3 West. Mrfloson, of the stycr nu- ' say 00.. bflered 3 stone crusher with $1060. end 1 ‘the envy °f‘trs. On motion oirHetherington end Brooks the matter was laid over for ‘The Wheat. further discussion. ”‘09” your The public morals byâ€"lsw was duly ““1 with“Al repealed and on motion of Mitchell :ories will be and Hetherington s by-law to regu- remembrances late morals was passed On motion of Hetheringbon and north, but t° Green byvlsw 5‘27 to place moneys ’of W#~â€"nn‘: f“ Tiers. -wâ€"v-_. he “dicthor mac ms 0: childhood. In. us‘E. LeBrun. Carillon. Qua, says z.â€" ,1e|"Boby's Own Tablets have been of ‘Y’ bomb. and !or teething and ale's ml: with the best of results." Sold by 0d ‘medicine dealers or .by mail at. 25¢. a box from The Dr. Williams’ Medicine 00., Brockvville, Ont. oofporaiion to credit! was duly Passed- _ 11w. Hetheringtonâ€"Green, that the fol-1 lowing accounts he paid: ‘ McLaughlin, Peel, etc., Co. \ share of costs ................... $60.00 do re Emily Creek Bridge ..... 10.00 J. F. Johnston, gravel .......... 1.60 ‘A. E. Bottum, telephone 9.043.... 1.70 iW. H. Hamilton, telegraphing‘ :39 .Clerk, Emily. Creek deputation 16.16 inc out VI-lv- _v_ is that her little ones shall be healthy, bright and good natured. Every mother can keep her children in this condition if aha will give The records of two associations in the province of Quebec are full of in- tore-t. In one association the highest yield of any cow in a certain herd during 6 months, June to November. was 1821b fax. In a. neighboring herd the heat yield was 2001b fat. or a. difier~ once of 68!!) fat. This is .‘diflerence A._.- in the earning power of cows 0! at least seventee six months. This is not herd ence of $87.88 between these cows. Assuming that the wet teed is the same in both cases. is 880.1%“ thatlflcows in Cow testing Assocmtlons Ottuva. January 30. Not Ion Toronto, Ont. Gentlemen:â€" ‘ “acne tin-m J “NW!“ 1A- 3nd tailed om (loyal-til I had to fit work. X physicians and .11 my ‘endl aid I contracted consump- tion. I 1.1qu from 165 pound: down £0119. Imsdvioedtogototho Bookie. or to t_he coat. I went to both place- under navy expense. I eon- tinned to hi1, an! m “vised by the doctor- to come pone :- loath; nor. 7.#.3 uv, "v a-oâ€" â€"-v .â€"â€" 7 VW case would equtl 188 0‘ met of (11350 two seventeen dollars in poor were contrast cow, but "It is; two :- aw We have made very special arrangements with the Week- 1y Mail and Empire, of To- , LL - ‘Anfl‘ leading and most influential papers of Can- Watchman-Warner to January lst,1r909, for the extraordinary nominal sum of The Weekly Mail and Em- pire is unquestionably the greatest weekly published in the Dominion, and possesses the broadest outlook on Canâ€" adian national life. It is essentially a. paper for the home, and is valued alike in 'L- -nnv¢ UIIC Ulvuuvu' -7 , adian national life. It is essentially a. paper for the home, and is valued alike in town and country. Its news service embraces every reeo' gnized source of information; the Special correspondents ' ‘ 7 “J- Annfrpc paper can Or does devote as much attention or do as much for the advancement ofits ru- ral readers. As a weekly news- paper, the Watchman-Ward- er is lecognized as one of the best local weeklies in Ontario. The articles appearing in the columns on agricultural and allied topics each week are quoted far and wide and it is admittedly fair and full in chronicling all the happen- ings of the district. For the REAL local news of Town and County you simply HAVE to read the Watch- maxi-Warden Probably the future of which the paper is pmudest. is that noted by a subscriber recently .ren_e_wing -E‘is sub- Weekly Mail and Empire acription. Watchman optimistic. We all can beat. resnl scriptién. He said : ‘f’l‘he Witchmon-Warder is a. clean optimistic,lwholesome paper. 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