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LETTERS OF LITTLE BRITAIN See W. H. Pogue’s new sdvb. in this issue. He carries a full shock to select from. and sells as cheap as town stores, for cash or produce. Special prices for eggs. In the millinery department, of which Miss Pogne has charge, all the new spring creations in ladies’ heedwear have arrived. The ladies of the district should call and inspect. Prices lower than town or ciby. From Correspondents All Over the County Dr. Neelands, dentist. will be at the Queen’s hotel. Woodville, on Tuesday next, April 10th. VICTORIA ROAD Mr. D. C. McRee will sell his house- hold furniture by public auction. on Wed- nesday, April 1851;. at one o’clock. For list of goods see posters. Mr. J as. Powers is the auctioneer. Following is the order of standing for March: 5châ€"M. McInuie. 5th erâ€"F. McInnle, J . McMillan. J. Ross. N. Jewel, T. Shoes. 4 h jrâ€"W. Trebilco, S. Hoar and R. Stone. equal, N. McCrlmmon. A. McPhedyen. P. McCrimmon. 3rd-T. Currie. B. Ferguson and S. Hoar, equal, D. Gnrrie. M. Forrest, V. Klevlll, C. McLean. 2nd srâ€"A. Jewell, E. Gllaon, M. Stone, W. R‘ch, H. Tomlin. E. Kie- vill. 2nd jrâ€"N. McLean, W. Gllson. P: 2â€"0. McCrimmon. T. MoCdmmon, T. G. Gileon. Pu 1â€"R.Forre5b, McLeod P. ~Tamil). Average attendance, 20. Miss ‘Ida Cnlwill has returned home after a weeks visit with friends at: Cembray. Mr. Henr'y Oliver, whé has been on the sick list for some time, is now said to be slowly improving. A _ Mr. Robt. Colwill of Port Perry; high school visited his uncles, Mr. John 001- will of this place, recently. Some time ago there appeared a state- ment in The Watchman-Wander that Mr. John Dowson and Mr. L Moase were in- tending to star: for the prairie province, but their opinions changed and they have now hired with some of their neighbor friends. At the time of writing our roads are in a. bad condition â€" neither sleighing or wheeling: _ Once again the Cold icy hand of death has visited us and taken away an old and respected person, Mre. T. Smith, wife of the love Mr. Thoe. Smith, aged 86 years. "On Saturday Int. Rev. Mr. Lewis of Scugog preached the funeral sermon in Plewent Point church, after which the remains were laid to rest. Mr. Wesley Smith of Toronto came home to attend the funeral of his grandâ€" mother, Mrs. Smith. on Saturday. but he has again returned to the city. Our postmaster, Mr. G. Mouse. sr., met with a mishap one night recently. While on his stay down a long flight: of stairs with at lighted lamp in his hand his boot csughc in the csrpea by some means Which can-ted him to seek the foot: of H19 stairs rather suddenly. Fortunately no bones were broken. but a few bruises and 3 general shaking up proved the result. Mr. Rmt. N agent. who lately frok l0 himseif a w1fe in the person of Mine Bella McGiu, is going to work Mr. Mc- “Gill’s fnrm as Mr. and Mrs. McGlll are moving back to their house in the village. Messrs. J immle and Staples HJladay 3nd Joe Byers left for Mautcobs last: week. Mr. Jim Bradbnrn, who was bound by the bonds of holy matrimony to Miss Ida L. Herbert: of Reaboro, on Wednesday evening. March 21st. After the brylng ordeal Mr. and Mrs. Bmdburn took the evening train for Montreal and points: east. They returned to his father’s home on Wednesday last, where they, with a number of merry friends. received and made welcome the happy couple. we wish Mr. and Mrs. Bradburn every suc- «cess in life. Mr. Wm. Lyhle, who for the put- three weeke has been visiting friends here and at Omemue, Inf: on Tuesday for nis home in Roland, Mm. Owing to the quietness of our village a number of our voung people thought no make things interesting bv choosing perh- ners for life. and unless the fever quickly ceases we will have but a very few young people let} Among those afflicted was Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hawe and fatal“ left for Swan River where they in future will reside. Mr. and Mrs. Hawe had won many friends while here and we are sure they will be greatly missed in the future. They were both connected with the Methodist church of this place. Mrs. Hawe was also a teacher in our Sunday school. They were always very willing to help in any way to increase the inter- ests of our church. The junior league, with which their young family were con. nected. gave them a present on Saturday afternoon as a token of the respect their little associates held them. We hope to see their pleasant faces some time in the future, as they will always be welcome visitors to our village. Dr. F. A. Walters, dentist, will be at: the Twomey house. Fenelon Falls. on Tuesday, April Ich. Parties requiring dental work of any kind should make a note of the dare. Mia's Annie Nie came home from the Llndsay 0.1. on Saturday, and will re- main until after the Easter vacation. Mtea'anle Beumgham left) on Wed- nesday momlngfor MODE-2681. Mrs. Inketer of Marmara. in visiting her mother, Mrs._Cgllop_, 3;. Mr. Harry Webster of Klrkfield came to the Falls on the noon train Tuesday, on_a flying visit} 130 his gum: fringe: Mr. Lavereau, an old resident of Fens- ion Fania, came home from Victc :1. H2. :- 12 S.S. N o. 5, MARIPOSA FIN GE RB 0A RD FENELON FALLS IVOOD VILLE JANE TVILLE INTEREST I U“ “VA-“w; -â€" -w_- {no}; with him tagâ€"week, toâ€"rr‘eaide in the latter place, in which he has obtained stegdy lucrqtlve qmplgymenb. A L ‘ D~CBUJ Luv-“5.7 v vwruv' _.-_-. Judging from the size of the flock of sheep wnich passed through the village last Thursday en route to the station. Messrs. McDougsll, Brandon and Austin must be doing their usual rushing business. ,,L-_L vulva-UV--â€" Our skating rink closed on Monday evening with the most amusing hockey game of the season, the ladies against the fan men. The former won and lots of fun -A large audience listened to Mr. Bour- assa’s very interesting lecture last Friday evening. Arare treat had been promised the public and that promise was more than fulfilled. Mr. Bourassa was indeed master of.his subject as his treatment of it showed. Mr. Bourassa, who visited the school in the afternoon, spoke a few words to the students, which entirely won him their good will. â€"Friday evening the last Literary con- cert of the season will be given in the Assembly Hall. Special efl‘orts are being made by the programme committee to make the closing entertainment a sue; I.“ v â€" -â€"_-_ ._____ Mr. J ecketr, who sells milk throughout the village, had the misfortune to lose the contents of his large can on Monday morning. Hie horse rsn down street while Mr. J aekett was serving a customer and the sleigh was upset and its contents scattered . was enjoyed. case. It is to be hoped the students will appxeciate these efforts and show they do by attending as fully as possible. The wgramme will be issued during the week. etch the bulletin boards. ELLIo-x'r.-â€"In the township of Verulam, on Saturday, March 24th, 1900, the wife of Mr. John Elliott. of a son. J UNKIN.â€"In the townshi of Verulam, _0_n F3151”; Mpg'ch 23rd, 1 , the wife of REYNOLDS -â€"On Saturday, March 3lst, 1900, toMr. and Mrs. J. Reynolds,jr., M111- st.. 3 son. GENEVEKOW.â€"-In Lindsay, on Friday. March 23rd, 1900, to Mr. and Mrs. John Geneveckow, a daughter. MILLER.-At Fenelon Falls, on Wednes- day, March 218$,1900 the wife of Mr. Alfred Miller of a daughter. Mr. J ohn'J unkin of a. son. BOYNTON.â€"On March 25th. in Bobcay- zeon, the Wife of Isaac Boynton, of a. daughter. KINGSBOROâ€"On March 24th. in Verulam the wife of Thos. Kingsboro of a. daughter. READ.â€"On March 29th, in Bobcaygeon, the wife of W. J. Read, of a. daughter, TAYLOR â€"At Glandine, on Monday, April 2nd. the wife of Mr. Morrison Taylor of twinsâ€"son and daughter. ANDERSONâ€"HAYES. -- On the 28th. at the residence of the bride’s parents. Bobca - geon, by the Rev. B. Innes, James . Anderson and Lizzie, daughter of Josiah Hayes, all of Bobcaygeon. MCCAUSLAND â€" ARMSTRONG. â€" At the home of the bride's parents, Lindsay- sh, on Wednesda. March 28Lh,1900. by the Rev. Thos. anning B. A. Mr. William McCausland and Miss Annie, eldest daugh- ter of Mr. J. D. Armstrong. HURST.- At his recidence, in the town- ship of Snowdon, on Tuesday. 27th March, 1900, Mr. Edmund Hurt, aged 64 years. Commaâ€"In the township of Emily. on Friday. March 300b, 1900, Patrick Collins, aged 58 years. J mumâ€"Al: Fenelon Falls, on Tuesday, March 27th, 1900, William Jones, aged 41 years. FRANKS.â€"At lot 22. con. 8, on Wedries- day, March 286b, 1900, William Franks, aged 77 years. HARTLEY.â€"In Lindsay, on Thursday, March 29th. ISMU. Iva. Blanche, onlfidaugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham artley, agpd 10 ycars 2 months. Wmmass. â€"In Toronto, on Tuesday, April 3rd. HPrhvrb J amen Widdess, third son of Rout. Widdess, Lindsay, aged 28 â€"The Queen has cabled to Lord Rob- erts, asking hm. w convey to Mrs. Jou- h ~r'. Wluufl of Gen. Joubert, her a, “many at the loss of her husband, and w cell her that the British people always regarded the dead general as a gallant soldier and honorable foemen. -â€"-The prospects of cheap fuel grow brighter as the development of the peat deposits of Ontario proceeds. The latest company to enter the business of manu- facturing and selling peat: fuel is the Western Peat Fuel Company of Chatham. The promoters are mainly residents of Kent county, and the share capital of the company is fixed at $100,000. yeast 5. Cause: The Spanish River Pulp and Paper Company’s Bill. I8 MR. R088 0N IHE ROCKS? Doubtful if the Government Cen Carry It Through the Houseâ€"Bill May New In Thrown Over-The Premier Panes It Over Tneedayâ€"‘l‘he Cold Storage Bill and Other Election Measures Advanc- ed a Stage. Toronto, April 4. â€"â€" There was a rumor about the building yesterday that. ‘the Government may have a bad time with the Spanish River Pulp Paper Company business. The re- sumed debate on the Government re- solution declaring the ratification of the agreement with the company stood first in the list of Government orders on yesterday‘s paper. But the Premier passed it by, and, though orders were taken up here and there from the list, the Spanish River mat- ter remained hung up. It wag: well known that at the Government cau- cus in the morning the subject was on the carpet. The statement was freely passed around that the Liber- als were not a united party'with re- gard to the business. Sam Clarke, a very good Liberal, but a professed opponent of concession-hunters, did not show up at the caucus at all. Last night it was even hinted that the Government. might even allow the partially discussed resQIution to die, rather than risk a majority of one or two, or perhaps a defeat on a. divi- sion. L. C. 1. Notes Marriages Deaths Births San Francisco, Cal., April 4. â€"- News from the Philippines, received by the transport Sheridan, shows that Aguinaldo is in Singapore. The Singapore papers make mention of the fact, and publish short interâ€" views with him. Aguinaldo anâ€" nounced the intention to the Straits Times of returning to Manila. Montreal, April 4,â€"Some time ago Mr. Chanest, the Liberal M.P.P. for. Jacques Cartier, had the registrar, Mr. Boyleau, dismissed for alleged Tory partisanship. The dismissed official took an action and the court yesterday decided that the plaintifi should get damages to the amount of $50. Shorifl Dawson Appoints. Kingston. Ont, April 4. -â€"‘ Sheriff Dawson has appointed his nephew, John K. DaWSOn of Wolfe Island, to the vacant turnkeyship of the County Jail. Trenton, Ont., April 4. â€"â€" Harry Little, a brakeman on the Central Ontario Railway, was killed more at noon yesterday. As some cars were being shunted from the main line on a siding to Miller Co.’s can- ning factory, he stood between the cars and the platform in front of the factory, and the space being too narrowâ€"only about a footâ€"a nail in one of the ears caught his cloth- ing, and he was rolled along be- tween the cars and the platform, and was so badly bruised that he never regained consciousness. Bryan Azalnst Expansion. Seattle, Wash., April 4. -- William Jennings Bryan spoke here yesterday to a crowd of 18,000 to 20,000 per- sons. Col. Bryan's speech was large- ly against Imperialism and expansion. In the evening he addressed a, small- er crowd, and later was the guest of honor at a dollar dinner, at whic‘h plates were laid for 1,000. Liverpool Prices for Wheat Future- thtlo Changeâ€"Chicago Markets Clos- ed~The Latest Quotations. Liverpool, April 4. yesterday closed 1,5(1 than Monday's final Chicago, April 4. change here was Closed ycscmlay (11 account. of 1.110 elections. Chicago .... .. .. New York .. .. Milwn 11km" ..... St. Louis . . . .0 TL", Tolmln . . . . . 72‘ Detroit. rod ' .0 71.!1 Detroit, white._0 722‘ Duluth. No. 1 Following were the closing prices at important wheat. «(3111ch 3ester- (1a): y‘ll‘l‘ll. -‘Vo A. Northern .. .0 66% .... 0 67%. I) 035% Duluth N0. 1 , hard ........ 0 68% o... .000 00.. Minneapolis No, 1 Northern .. .0 65% .... O 61% U 66% Mlnneapolls No, 1 hard .. .. ..0 661A .... .... Liverpool. April 4.-â€"\'eslv‘r!la\)"s close: Wheat. spat. firm; “1111.1, 65 1153!! to (55 2d: N0. 1 Nor. spring. (is 1,ng Lu Gs 1d: futures quiet; May 53 10d; July SS 95d. Tunoxru 51. LA\\'RE.\'CI‘3 MARKET, Grain- Wheat, wblte, hush. . .$0 701/; to $.... “ red. bush ........0691,5 .... “ fife, bush. ...... 0 70 It goose. bush. s... Q :9 ‘1...- Oats. bush . . . . . . . . Barley, hush. . . . . . . . ltyo. bush ............. l'cas, bush ............ Buckwheat, bush ..... . Seedsâ€" Red clover. bush Alsike. choice No. 1 Alsike, good No. 2 White clover. bush ..... Timothy seed. hush Hay and Strawâ€" Hay, per gon ..... ... ”u“ y l' Hay. mlicdfiber ton ..... 9 00 . .. .. Straw, sheaf, per ton .. t) 00 Straw. loose. per ton 4 00 5 0': Dairy Produceâ€" Butter. lb. rolls .......... $0 20 to $0 25 Eggs. new lald ..... 0 14 t) 16 Poultryâ€" Chlckens. per palr ...... 0 SO 1 2. Turkeys. per lb. ......... 0 13 0 15 Fruit and Vegetables- Apples. per bbl. ........ $2 50 to $4 00 Potatoes. per bag .. . 0“ 40 t) 50 TORON TO LIVE STUC K. 'l'orrmto, April 4. â€" The run of live stock at the stock yards ycstcrâ€" day was large, 81, cnrloads all told, composml of 1,288 cattle. 2.29.1 hogs. 191 sheep and lambs and 3t) Cilth‘S. The quality of fat cattle was fairly good. with a, limited number of straight loads of exporters. the bulk coming: forward being mixed export- ers and butchers. ()n account of the large number of fat cattle offered, trade was dull, with DI.(‘GS lower, for both butchers and exporters. Many of the drovcrs refused to accept the prices offered, the result being,r that fully oneâ€"half of the fat cattle were unsald at. noon. Export cnttlc, choice ......54 65 to $4 75 “ cattle, light ...... 4 25 4 50 “ bulls, choice ...... 4 00 4 10 “ bulls. light ....... 3 25 3 CU Loads of good tmrcllcrs' and export-M's. mixed .. . . . 4 00 4 12% Butchers’ cattle, picked lots _4 :25 4 35 up to 200 lbs” ........ (i "r .0 Hogs, thick fats .......... 5 773 . . g' light under 160 lbs 5 7» . . “ corn fed ....... .. 5 871/; “ sows ............. 3 25 “ Stags .. 200 EAST BUFFALO CATTLE MARKET. East Buffalo, April 4.â€"Catt1e-â€"â€" Feeling was quiet yesterday. Calves were in fair demand'and a shade lowâ€" er than Monday. Sheep and Lambs â€"Choice to extra lambs were quot- able at $7.65 to $7.75; good to chpice, $7 ’60 $7.65.. Sheep, choiceto extra, $6 to $6,550: ~ .I'ZA DIN G \V H ['2 1T )1 ARKETS. Boyloau Gets 850 Damages. Aquinaldo in Singapore. rk .. .. {(‘0 ..... 11s . ..0 72V ., . . 7217.- red 0 TL"_ \\ bite. 0 7‘2. /_. No.1 em .. .0 605$ No. 1 ....... 0 68% yolls No, 1 9m .. .0 65% 3011s \0 1 .. .. ..O 661/4 Brukoman Little Killed. THE WATCHMAN-WAHDER: UNDSAY. 0N1 THE MARKETS. Cash, April. flay: Jgp': â€" Wheat futures per centul lower figures. ---' The grain ex- .. .$10 50 to $12 50 900 ..... . 9 00 $5 00 to $5 75 _.‘.. .3' 7H ‘ 3 45 L’ U” i! (:0 d 90 3 (in " 50 30 00 O 441/; 0') Elvétion Day. 0 74% 0 741,4, X0 Board. 73-7; 10 00 3 so 3 00 4 25 3 50 3 (30 1-) ”U m D SO Cinnamon Everson’s GRAIN. Fall Wheat per bushel. . . . Fyfe Wheat do (10...... . do do Goose do do..... COCO 8888 3333 (3:300 65050505 610100! Buckwheat...... ... Barley, per bushel. . . Rye............ 0tu................ Peas,emall. . . . .. . . .. Peas, Mummies ..... Peas, Blue.......... Blackeye peas. . . . . . . Potatoes per mm, POULTRY m1) DAIRY PRODUCE. Ducks, per pair. . . . ....... 0 45 to 0 60 Geese,perlb........ 006t0007 Butterperib............. 018w020 Chickens, per palrW 0 45 to 0 6O Egg-,perdozan............ 011w012 Turkeysperlb............ 0 09t00 10 Hogsllve weight: per. twin. 5 00 to 5 80 Hogudreued perowh...... 650to700 Beef................... 525t0650 Hay,perton............ 600m 700 Lardper lb............... 09t0010 Strawperload..... ...... 200m200 Hidesâ€"Beef............. 759t0800 Hardwood ............... 4 00 to 4 50 Tamarac ....... ...... 300to3 25 MixedWood ............. 275 to300 TEMPERATURE. Highest. ............... 41.10 Thursday Lewest..... ........ â€"3.50 Sunday Warmest day, mean of. . . . 32. 55 Thursday Coldest ‘, “ I7 45 Sunday The week “ . . . 27.03 PRECIPITATIONS [N INCHES. Greatest fall of snow in one day 0.2 Tuesday Snow fell on I days. Total xain fall and melted snow 0. or [From the Lindsay Ohmstory. Report for week ending Saturday night March 315': 1900. TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. 25c. E. W. Grc ve’s signature is on each box. We also have a number of lines of FINE BOOTS AND SHOES at and belo Manufacturers’ prices. CALL AND SEE OUR GOODS AND GET PRICES IF YOU WANT TO SAVE MONEY The Lindsay Markets We are ready for Spring with a full stock of ..... AT LOWEST PRICES. BARGAINS IN STOVES.â€"To reduce our stock we will offer special prices see our gcods. We will save you money. CINNAMON EVERSON FOR Builders’ Hardware, Farmers’ Supplies, Mechanics’ Tools, Churns, Milk Cans, Sap Buckets, Washing Machines, Wringers, Horse Clippers, Mixed Paints, Leather Belting, etc, etc. The Weather The New Hardware Men. do do do do..... JOABSR GRAIN VEGETABLES. Headquarters for TRUNKS AND VALISES STOVES and HARDWARE buy the few snaps we have left in RUBBER GOODS. THOMAS BEALL. Finlay Chan tler] 0 0030 1W052W 028433 mmmmmm wmmmmw 274.32 fissnloooo 4.426658 00000000 mmmmmmmm 7 0 0 mwmzmowo 00000000 Our Motto: “GOOD GOODS CHEAP.” BLACKWELL’S BLOCK, u J wwwafig Q mQfi an$§§ IT WILL PAY YOU TO BUY AT Heavy Boots .wfor Spring â€"A Boys’ Boot, and we have the kind that suits both the boy and the parent, a boot that has a certain amount of style and shape. but with all buiMOI wear. We particularly recommend those at $1.15, $1.25 and $1 40. Call and see them. In Repairing we can give you the best of satisfaction, especially if you want your work done neatly. Try us. Telephone 82. Farmer’s Plow Boot, solid leather, three rows pegs, one of slugs, hand sewn throughout, can’t be beat for value, $1.40. W.M.R0bson 'VVe make a specialty of Working Boots. We don’t pretend to compete with others in style, but when you want good common sense bootsâ€"something that will give you wear for every cent you payâ€"that kind you will find at our store. Here is a des. cription of a FARMER’S PLOW BOOT, but to appreciate its value you had bate: call and see it : THE CHEAP SHOE STORE, WEST END STORES If you are engaged in any kind of out- door work read this ,â€" “ad.” Kentâ€"st, Lindsay. We wish to say that our stock this Spring will be a great advance on all our past efiarts. To our Friends Q N ,1, and Customers > \ Paints mixed m all shades, - Colozs, Alabastine, Kalsomine, white. We will give the highest make" 1’1"“ produce in exchange. We don’t 1m“; out pedling wagons, but will P33 0155 per dozen for eggs more than any pedw‘, we think it worth a cent per dozen.“ them in. Thanking our friends for P” we are, yours truly, W. H. POGUB’ Our Millinery Displa.V Our Dry Goods Stock W. H. POGC In Our Boot and Shoe 510" TO THE DEARâ€"A rich lady, 5“; her Deafness and Noises in the He” Nicholson’s Artifical Ear Drums, 1‘“, J3. 1,0(1) to his Institute, so that desf' nimble to procAu‘elthe Big Dru 1:15:11!“ 5 em free. to e E The Institu pg y par “05“ End“ WI. “22'1“ â€"I4 4. will be found to compare quxreé with the 131ch town stocks. . of work turned out and the pnofi our past is your guarantee. has been put up to standard asortment and value. For a: undersell the town shops. will be found a little better states usmlly show. Wall Papers we show a large stock at low Ptints 2000 rolls on hand. NEAR THE mm APRIL 5TH LITTLE BRITAIN iittle Britain uum nit: 3‘ Our 0’L 1m; Bo: