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AN INDEPENDENT CONSERVATIVE NEWSPAPER. Pt EVERY THURSDAY MORNING AT 115 AND 117 KENT-$11., LINDSAY, ONT. 0n the first of june the ratepayers will voté on a bv-i law to provide $5 000 for a new fire hal to be built on the northeast corner of the market square. So far as we can see it is most regrettable that this site has been chosen.‘ It is as important that the new hall shall be in the proper‘ place as that it shall be built at all. Public works of thisl sort must be constructed with a View to permanence and‘ located with the future of town in mind. ‘ Even apart from the latter it is very doubtful if the market square is a suitable p‘ace for the hall. There is not sufficient space. . Of course the building now used for a hall would be taken away, as would probably the plat- form flanking it. This change and the removal of the weigh scales will to some extent off-set the room taken up by the new building. But it one looks at the plot even with these alterations in mind it is difficult to think that the space is sufficient for a fire hall site even now. A lane must run along the north edge to Sinclair’s shop. The propos’d building itself will cover considerable ground. Then it should have room. There must be a fire hall plot as well as a fire hall. It will not do to stack merchandise up against its walls. The salvage wagon must not get mixed up with those on which the hogs are loaded, nor the fire team be allowed to sample the farmer’s hay exposed for sale. Allowing a reasonable space for the building the remaining market square will hardly be equal to even present demands. That is a well-founded objection to this site, and those who have some hopes for the future of this town as a market centre, will feel that the objection will gain force as time goes by. .‘ , 1, L -nl‘Aâ€"A ‘1v;11 kn SUBSCRIPTION RATES.â€"â€"In advance. 75 tints; at end of year $1.00. Good clubbing arrangements with leading Canadian papers. ClRCULATION.â€"THE WATCHMAN-WARDER'S circulation is 5,000, of which 4,500 copies go within trading distance of the town. _ The paiagcgu. s of he viilaqe are busy preparing for the annual convention of the teachers of West Victoria. which is to beheld in Fenelon Falls, May 3lst and Rev. R. C. H. Sinclaiar left on Monday to attend the induction of Rev. Mr. Martin at Cannington, and returned on Tuesday to conduct the funeral service of the lame Mr. and Mrs. Potts. Later in the week he attended the Presbyterian synod a: Toronto. Mrs. E. Szoddard is spending a couple of Weeks. the guest of her father, Mt. J. J. Witsun. after which she will return to Victurh Harbor where Mr. btoddard has obtained lucrative employment. Tne annual plcnlc of St. John’ a church of ‘hls place will be held at the Dunsford landlngp on Thursday, May 24th Queen’ 3 blrbhday. A capital program is being arranged. Tea will be served from four to six o ’.clock FENELON FALLS Miss Home: of New York has‘been for some time the guts: of her pu‘enta 1n Feuelon. Our factory ceased butter-making on April 23rd, after a very successful season. the patrons being well pleased with the price received for their milk. The aver- age price was 84.80 per hundred. Cheese- making commenced on April 30th. About 5000 pounds of mlzk is received daily. The first half of May cheese has been sold for 11 cents to a Montreal firm. The practice of returning whey in the cans has been stopped. Mr. William Nesbltt has bought all the whey at 40 cents per standard. R. T. Scillman has charge of the fictory, his assistant: being Daniel Miller of Hssrings. W. H. Marks, who has been his assistant for the past two seasons, has gone to BiliydUE to take chsrge of tint factory. We wish him success and we would like to have him visit: our village tw v or three times per week. for he was a general favorite with the ladies. Mr. J. H. Cunegie. M PR. of Indian Point. out very p )puhr representative in the provincial pulisment, spam Tuesday at the Falls. “All LVAVV “U ‘A~--v Dv“, '1 , The exit from a fire hall on the market square will be directly onto"Cambridge-st., so that every run on Kent st. will necessitate two sharp turns in the first 100 yards. The fact that the market square is a. public rendezvous, and that locality and corner among the most crowded in the town, renders it unnecessarily perilous to have the fire station in that region. Moreover it is not central or convenient to the prospective area. of population nor the important con- cerns that need fire protection. Council has had under Mr. Chisho‘xn Dssemntn, bookkeeper In the chamie a1 Works of Deseronto and Fenelon Falls, fine :1: a few days at Dbe Falls law weak LITTLE BRITAIN Weldon 8; Co. are retiring from busi- ness, and offer their stock of genera merchandise at cost price, and in mant cases less. The goods must be sold by J one lst. This is an exceptional chance to secure bargains. See posters. At the meeting of Presbytery held in Cannington on Monday, 7 h May, the call from E d‘n Sc. Andrew’s congrega- tion to the Rev. '5. A. McDJnald of Cedarvllle, Ont, was sustained. and will be forwarded and prosecuted before the presbyterv of Sangeen, on behalf of the Eldon congregation and presbyrery of Lindsay by the Rev. J. W. Macmillan. Rev. J. W. Best, Beavereon, was appoint- ed by the presbytery, moderator of Eldon congregation. instead of the Rev. K. J . McDonald, Beaver-ton, retired owing to having removed to Moirtown, Nova Scotia. LORNE VILLE Mr. J. nghlin. Knox college, Toron- to, will preach in Eldon church on next Ssbbath. LETTERS 0F THE WATCHMAN-WARDER Correspondents All Over the County L’LA CKSTUCK DUN SFORD INTEREST THE FIRE. HALL SIR,â€"In my letter in your paper a few weeks since 1 criticised the Patrons’ Binder Twine Company of Brantford for its extortions on the farming public of the country. I said that the stock-holders received a hundred per cent. dividend. Moreover with a J udaslike kiss they ask the farmers to be loyal to them and in- ferentiallv ask them: “Are you not satis- fied ?" \Vould you have our dividends less than a hundred per cent. ‘2 I challeng- ed denial or refutation on the part of any stock-holder of that combine. Up to the present I have not seen or heard of any reply to my challenge. Indeed I did not eXpect a reply. What reply can he or they make; otln-r than to say other combines and monopolies do the same; and Why not we, as well as they. use extortion and rub the people? If this is their reply; my1 answer is : This does not in the least help To the Editor of Watchman-Warder : A very quiet but pretty wedding was held in the methodist church Tuesday evening, conducted by Revs. Roberts and Pope. The contracting parties were Miss Corneii, sister of Chas. Cornei'. township collector, and Mr. Storey of Baillieboro, a progressive farmer. They were assisted through the trying ordeal by Miss Grace Corneil, cmsin of the bride, and Mr. Coombs of Mlllbrook. The bride and bridesmaid were very handsomely attired and looked charming. The churches were fairly well attended last Sabbath. Holy o>mmnnion was held in Christ church in the morning. Rev. Mr. R)b8ri8 filled his own pulpit. where the evening attendance was very large. Rev. Mr. Kennawin, B.A. BD., occu- pied his own pulpit and delivered an ex- cellent sermon. The service of praise by the choir shows marked improvement, attributed to the efforts of Prof. Morris. leiga Falis electric light and power scheme, was met by one of our cltlzens hat Swat-day at Peterboro. He expects I") be in ()memee very soon to complete full arrangements about fulfilling con- tracts. v U‘Vhwvovâ€"u The many friends of Rev. Mr. Roberts (and family), methodiat minister here for the last five years, regret very much their contemplated removal from amongst us. Lindsay is their future place of abode. A short meeting of the village council Tuesday nightfllttle business was bran- sacted. ”Egg-beautiful spring rain is just what: the rat-mere were wishing for to start vegetation. â€" --â€"\ qr n1 There is little or no sickncasln our midst. Dr. Neelands, dentist, Lindsay, will be at the McArthur house, B'enelon Falls. on Tuesday, May 15. Parties requiring dental work of any kind should keep the date in mind and call early. ‘“V“~.J now-H'â€" On the sameâ€"day Arthur Jewell, a youth who has been employed in Mr. F. Sandford’s mill fur some time, had his right hand badly injured while he was removing the sew-dust from the saws. The top of one finger has been removed, and two others are badly injured. The little fellow is doing splendidly and bears his pain well. We trust he will soon re- gain the use of his hand. , __-LL._â€" 3...“... w.‘- -uv _-. The work of transforming matter from sphere to anotherâ€"since philosophers tell as that nothing can be destroyedâ€"is 20- ing on largely south of the bridge. The old saw mill is nearly level with the ground; the ‘ ‘Chemong" palace scow own- ed by J. A. Ellis and which was wrecked a. short time 8g) is nearly to the level of the water’s edge; and the residence in which Mr. Ouliett lived until quite re- cently is being rapidly torn to pieces to make way for modern improvements [‘1 1 J one let. It is expected that a concert in aid of the Indinn famine fund will be given by local talent: on the evening of the 31m: inst. ‘ I- h, LLIU V4.9!- nun. ~- On Wednesday of last week Mrs. De Cew, sr., met with a painful accident by falling and dielocatlng her shoulder. The injury required two doctors to replace it, but under careful treatment she is being rapidly nursed back to her usual health. , 7; T-_-II A A Binder-Twine Company moval of the 30m taken up he plot even to think that OMEMEE one proposed. on any grounds. yet postponed rather tt market square. THE ANNUAL report of the Y. M. C. A. presents the work of that society in roseate colors, but in no particular does it go beyond a very mOdest statement of what has been done. Secretary Walker is a success. THE BAND is again asking for the grant that is theirs under by-law. It will be paid this year with a good deal of satisfaction. The band has been taking its duties seriously and its work 'on Good Friday and other recent occasions indicates marked improvement and most en~ couraging possibilities. THE ALDERMEN showed commendable intentions, to say nothing of their judgment, when they guaranteed the Dominion Day ce‘ebration against loss up to $200. That action indicates either that they are willing to hazard con- siderable to aid the hospital scheme, or have abnormal faith in the financial possibilities of such a celebration. ALD. TOUCHBURN lS prouaury uut. await, u. .., w. . c has an exceedingly offensive way 01 differing from people In council, that offensiveness is unfortunately prominent. With an air of superior ty which his first sentence never fails to show he does not possess, and with an unconcealed ’ effort to be aggravating rather than instructive, he makes his addresses at the board chiefly occasions for nasty personal attacks, rather than the discussion of the subject in hand. Those methods were likely in vogue at the time and among the peOple with whom the alderman got his civic training, but it would be a good thing for himself and the town if he could realize that the day has gone when they will be tolerated. At the same time, Commissione; Pilkie could easily have shown more judgment than he did by striking Ald.Touchbum on Monday night. He must know that such an act 15 the resort of men among whom he wou‘d not like to be classed: It would be as well if the commissmner did not pay such critical attention to councillors’ strictures on his work, as he does and wisdom on his part, to be less hasty to vindicate himself. There are members of the council and there is the town press, that will not allow him to lie under any unfounded charges, ‘and if he would trust his interests more frequently to lthese he would often be relieved of explanatory speeches while council is in session and always from such conduct - -.v v-__v, 2'15 he was guilty of on Monday night. TOUCHBURN is probably not aw_are of it, but 31c IOFF EDITORIAL NOTES avaiiable site that is much superior to the While we do not like to oppose a new hall yet we should prefer to see its erection :r than that it should be built on the Briefs Fronl Billville. There’s no use in grievin over spilled milk when a man’s got :1 Well in his yard. “'0 haVe come to the conclusion that one millpond, six alligators and a sign- board don’t make a real estate business. \Ve believe in woman’s rights and that women should be allowed to rise in the worldâ€"the earlier the better when fires must be made in the mornin..â€"â€"Atlanta Or when you paint a picture 1 ery part Will make you think the den ing, “Now. that’s art!" He lies, but it’s in charity, if So, here’s his health, for, t] honest when he does. Here's to the man who tells us lies when solemn truth would hurt, Who says, ”I’ll back you through and through, if it should take my shirt;” Who, when you’re “ofl'” and cannot write just as you think you should, Will tune you up for better things with. “That’l what I call good!” I was much pleased to hear the member for South Victoria use such strong and appropriate language. Later on that even- ing, Ispoke to Mr. McHugh on the sub- ject and approved of the language he used. I suggested to himâ€"entertaining the views be old on that subjectâ€"the pro- priety of his bringing a bill before parlia- ment, embodying his views and testing the views of the house on that matter. I at once saw that Mr. McHugh shrunk back from the task, knowing as he does as well, also the country does, the govern- ment he supports, encourages and fosters the combines and monopolies, which in his speech he so strongly condemned. When the subject of the Brantford binder- twine combines and its 100 per cent. dividend was lively critized on the floor of parliament, where was Mr. McHugh? No speech on the subject by him. He was silent as an oyster on the subject. Was his St. Andrew’s after dinner speech mere buncombe to tickle the fancy of hishearers? We may hear more of it at a later date.-- Yours, SIDNEY MCKENZIE. Beaverton, 17th May, 1900. But when Here’s to the man who lies to us, who’s careless of the truth, Who slaps us on the back and says: “Gee! How you hold your ycuth. ” W ho slninks not at the future when he has a lie to tell, their case. The Brantford Binder Twine Company are perhaps the greatest sinners of them all, for they add deception and duplicity to their sin of extortion by pre- tending the company is the farmers’ friend, and sells them twine at a resonable price. I think that farmers would serve 13an combine rightly by giving it the cold shoulder, and thereby show that honesty is the best policy. ls there not at least one honest man among its many stock- hmders who possesses patriotism and con- Smentiousness enough to rise above his lt has for some time appeared to me that it would be well for the government to pass an act requiring all companies domg business in the country, at the end of each year, to publish an authentic audit, so that the public may know the inwardness of all such institutions. Such a law would, if properly carried out I believe, have an healthy effect and lessen the evils of the combines, monopolies and frauds, of which the consumers of the country hwe so much and just cause to complain. J. ii. the electors take this matter in hand, bud pledge every candidate for parliament to use his influence and vote for the destruc- tion of all combines and monopolies on the lines above indicated, Mr. George Mc- Hugh, l\l.l’., in a neat speech at the St. Andrew’s Society dinner at Woodville last 30th November, spoke strongly azainst combines and monopolies, and emphasized his advice, that all farmers should support only candidates who will pledge them- selves to use their votes and influence to destroy all com pines_and_monopolies. 5 Irish compatriots, and in effect. say: "Unless you sell at a. reasonable profit I vml expose this gigantic fraud to the pub- ln- gaze 83nd WithQraw from tho oompany.” “No!” he thundered. "I told you my weight once, and you know that if I were made of gold {should be \\ orth just $33, - ‘80. You have set your heart, proud, ambitious \oun:r “011L111, on marrying a man \\ orth $40,000!” ~ Not Enough. “You think,” scox-nl‘ully exclaimed the girl, "I have refused you because you are conlpnmtivoly poor. I wouldn’t marry you if you were made of gold!” 'hcn you're sick and tired and blue declares, “You’re looking well!” ' THE WATCHMAN~WAHDER: LINDSAY, 0N1 paint a picture that is wrong in ev- s in charity, if lying ever was‘ the Honest Liar. tho daub is great by say- â€"Baltimore American. though he lies, he’s Pork and Bacon Host. The ordinary pig is a phlegmatic ani- mal, given to eating much and laying on fat at a. rate that delights its owner, says a correspondent of The American Cultivator. There is nothing nervous or high strung in himâ€"so different from the fine dairy cow, horse or thor- oughbred sheep. The pig’s disposition - LLA v vâ€"g is perfectly adapted by nature to the life it leads, and so anybody can fatten one if there is plenty of; food at hand. vâ€"v â€"â€" , He is the poor man’s friend, too, be. cause he will eat almost anything. But there is a diflerence evenin pigS, and breeders are just beginning to real- ize that there are nervous, high strung breeds that will not so readily fatten. These nervous pigs are not adapted to the work ordinarily required of them. They would fill the pork barrel very slowly and make doubtful profits for the owner. But they are not without their use in the world. They have a mission to perform that has been only faintly realized in this country. The nervous temperament in the pig makes him essentially the bacon pig. Here we have the two broad distinc- tions that should be observed careful- ly, the phlegmatic pig for the pork bar- rel and the nervous," high strung pig for making bacon. The former makes poor bacon. The meat is too fat and greasy, and it sells poorly in the mar- ket. Good bacon needs the streaks of lean with the fat that an ordinary pork No trouble to show goods. Call and see what we have to offer. Parlor Suites, Bedroom Sets Dining-Room and Kitchen Furniture, BED-SPINGS. MA'I TRASSES, Etc Spring is at hand, and house-cleaning has commenced. My stock of av“... . pig cannot produce. His tendency to fatten unduly is fatal to him. The pig With a nervous temperament, on the contrary, will not pay for pork, but it will prove a good profit as a bacon pig. Work Horses Wanted. The market reports are just now con- firming the prediction made last fall that farmers would buy large numbers ‘7- Up-date in Quality ! Down to Rock-bottom in Price of horses this spring, says The Na- tional Stockman. When farmers in sections that formerly marketed a. big surplus of horses have to go to the cities to buy, it is evident that the sup- ply of ordinary work horses is no lon- ger excessive. We may 1001: for a big run of range horses eastward this year. There are still a good many range horses available, but good sized ones are not a very large proportion of the supply. Some well broken branded horses are now selling at fair prices in the market and at country points, but they do not, as a rule, come direct from the range. Range stock will come for- ward before long. however, as the win- Mangolds Turnip BRBY BARB Rape ter has been mild and the horses haxe come through in splendid condition. Next to Daly House Beans DutchSetts A. HIG Drop in and See Fly Stock Opp. Benson House, Kent-St Mammoth, Long Red, Yellow Globe. All kinds. Carter’s Elephant, S u t t on’s Champion, Skirving, Bang- holm. Dwarf, Essex. is very complete. . TANGNEY, EAHHIAGES and EU-EflRTS NBBTHAM, Peas All kinds. ., Lindsay The following pricestell an interesting story of big mon saving on new and seasonable goods. This list represents)‘ worthiness and goodness backed by the CARTER guarantee to refund money if goods are not as represented : Ladies’ Parasols, 21‘ inch frame, Silkettc cloth. handles similar I) cut, 500, 750, $1. Ladies’ Parasols 24 inch, Silk and Wool Tafi'eta, Gloria an d Satin-de-chene covers, best paragon francs and Men’s Umbrellas, 25 inch frame. steel rods, best covering and nobby handles, very special 750, $1, $1.50. Ladies’ Puff Ties with stock collar, in colors of blue.'.' cardinal. black, white and plum, price 500. ‘â€" -.â€"-. 1'7AJ Men’s Suits, single-breasted, sacque shape, all-wool Canadian tweed. light grey, dark grey and brown, neat small checked pat- terns, good Italian cloth linings, bottom facings; we only have 63 Suits in this lot. regular price $9 00, we offer the lot at $7 per suit. Men’s Fine Black Suits, in imported English Venetian Worsted. three buttoned cutaway or sacque style, edges narrow, silk braid bound, Italian cloth linings and good trimmings, sizes 34 to 44 ; the suit is worth today $15, but we have overbought in this line and are quite willing to give you the big reduction of $5 a suit to clear them, your size and fit is here at $10. Ladies’ Bows and Stock Collar combined, in all the leading shades, special 250. Ladies’ Silk Chiffon Butte: fly Bow. in all the new colors, very neat and stylish, 25c. Ladies’ Washing Net Ties, 9 inches wide, 2 yards long. accordion plaited ends, special value, each 250. At the Corset counter this attractive value awaits you : 83 pair of Ladies’ Corsets, made ofJean Sateen straped trimming, in colors of gold, pink and blue, lace edging, two side steels, sxzes 18 to 27, regular 7 5c value, our bargain price 50:. 6 dozen Ladies’ Print Shirt Waists, in nice dark shades, new patterns, self detachable collar, laundered cuffs. all sizes, regular 50c quality, bargain price 390. M, J". CARTERI T HE BARGAIN GIVER, Men’ andEBoys’ 4-ply Collars, 1%, 2, 2% inches high, sizes 12% to 17 inches neck mea- sure. special price 100. or 3 for 250. Silk and Satin Neckwear, in four- in-hands and knot shapes, light and dark shades, in all the latest patterns and neat figures, ,» regular price 35c. l we offer this lot of Ladies’ and Children’s HOSiery We have an unusually large stock b1: than we ever had at one time, and yet 52" too big for the trade we’re after. Kin? note the following lines and names, the 1: special value : y d‘ s ~ Ticklerâ€"Hcavy Cotton Hose, wic‘exibbe; fast black, just the kind for toys. 10c. M, Rival-Heavy plain Hose, seamless in; black, wear like iron, veryspecia; 100-" Slickâ€"This line 15 a Plain Black Hose, Yen fine 1151e thread finish stainless bl lack, value at 15c, our bargain price 10c. Whopp erâ€" â€"Is 2. Plain Black Li;‘ 5 T7,; finished Hose, full fashioned, dou‘rugg” 41: high spliced heel, seamless icy, Louis flormsdorf Dye), this liar: is c “we, per pair, 150. gig]: We have great faith in genuine price reductions whenever it is necessary to decrease the size of our stocks. That’s the remedy we’re applying to Men’s and Boys’ Separate Pants. 15 pair, old price $1.00, new price 750. 17 pair, old price $1 25, new price $1.00. 23 pair, old price $1.60, new pric: $1.25. 13 pair, 01d pnce $2. 00, new7 price $1.65. 20 dozen at 250 each for your choice MAY 10TH, LINDSAY, ONTc to their 1 Waists 'all your cre at sturdii Y day ‘ #3 I 79 HT