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SHOE STORE "King’s Life Pills ........ 20c 1"lectxic Bitters .............. 40c Chases K. and L. Pills ...... 15: Dr. Piemc’ Favorite Pres....-75c Pictcc’s Golden Med. Disc’ry.75c Dodd’s Kidney P.lls. ....... 30c Little Liver Pills ..... . ...... 10c Ex. Wild Strawberry ........ 25c SMALL PBUFHS SATISFY US...“ First-class laundry effects can only be obtain- by a trained worker aided by the best machinery. We are satisfying most particular people because we have provided these essen- ,ials. One trial will convince anyone. Sehool Children’s Shoes Next to Daly House Lindsay Steam Laundry WALTERS fiARBDLL. P ()ne hears a good deal about the {growing time.” Prosperity from natural sources has certainly visited us, and this county is unusually happy in its geneml success. Amid all these causes for satisfactlon it is painful in tlie extreme that political corruption without a parallel in he history of the history of the Dominion, is being con- stantly brought to light. Nobody ex- pects any party to be without blemish, but that the Liberals have practised suah pezsistent and whoiesale abomi- nations is past eninrance and has stirred hot indignation among the best friends of that party, Constant shout- ing about the wickedness of the ‘other party is the idle occupation of a dema- gogue, but political iniquity such as has been disclosed in West Elgin South Ontario, \Vest Huron, and now in North Waterlm) presents an affront to honest electors and a menace to re- presentateve government that cannot be condoned without disgrace. It was surely not necessary for any party to resort to Stch debauchery of the elec- rtex’sPills. . . fOCBI’IB-S A. HifliNBflTHAM. OPP. BENSON HOUSE ”WEST END STORES School will so m rr-nxteen and you will want Children’< Shors. We keep the Strong, servicable kmd. See them befon-[you buy: want: Ito make friends with the owners of all the fee thatits shoes will fit. Call at nut s'toaeâ€"we know we can fit your leflâ€"auu the rest )5 vereasy, oeeam-e the price we ask mvn YET tamed a cus‘. came: a .ay. We have some " cracken” good vahm in Men ’sShoos we won: you 10 568. Ten 82w; Judd Soap, 25¢. l‘olitical Lepers. These prices will prove our statement. 5 ...... ,... ...... ISconpriCCZSC . RQBSGN, 5| fl CC H ROPS. 35c The bridge must now be paid for out of the current revenues. That will make it necessary to raise the rate from 25 to 26 mills at onceâ€"a result not reckoned on by those who opposed the by-law on the ground of keeping down the taxes. Then the Under- writers’ Association has to be dealt with. It will be possible to let the tire department stand as it is and have the rating of the town lowered so that The efforts of the council. to better the town have men repelled by the peeple. But the town must still go on. Majorities must rule. Nobody is com- plaining. Thecouncilmust either resign or continue to plan and execute for the town’s interests. Likely they will not think it necessary to take the former step, although Tuesday’s vote would justify such a course. However, it will show stability and patience if they go steadfastly on to deal with the prob- lems that have not been removed, but only intensified, by the recent vrte. torate, and the easy escape of the? culprits invohe~ the government in the crime. '1 he electors will take ven- geance for this reproach, the next time Both by-laws submitted to the people on Tuesday were defeated. That, m our judgment, is unfortunate, but does not augur so bad for the town as the fact that apparently less than 450 people came to the polls. This is not more than half the number qualxfied to vote. The indifference of one-half the property owners when an issue of such importance was before them is the most discouragirg and dangerous feature of the present situa- tion. the insurance companies will collect $ 3000 a year more premiums than they now dc. That will scarcely satisfy the Try-melons advocates of retrenchmcnt. 4% per cent as offered by the Canada Lite Insurance Company. Details can be gleaned from the text of Mr. Hopkins' letter. Viewed from certain standpoints the offer seems to bea good one {or the town, and since the company will ‘eave it open for only a short time it should receive the prompt attention of the council and citizens. In this issue wepublish a letter from Mr. G. H: Hopkins, president ’o-LtheE new company that has bought the} waterworks 'system of this town we; letter contains a good deal of mformaâ€"z‘ tion about the value of the 53m and; its ‘eammg power. It-‘also- submits a proposition to the town. It is xhnt if the town will guarantee the first mort- gage bonds of the company, for~$7o,- 000, the company wilt give the to‘wrr the equivalent of $590 per year. The reason the company is] w Iling to give the town this $500 is that by having the town’s guarantee the compan ‘ can get money for ~1; per cent. instead of Another thing may be done and prob- ably will be. Enough money may be raised from some other source to put another story on the present fire-hall and make such other alterations as will temporarily satisfy the Association. Possibly the council will think it better to see if they can buy the Adams pro- perty at a possible figure and convert it into a lire-hall. Either of these courses will take money and more of it than would have been involved in the by-law, and after all, will only put off the day when the new hal must be built. It does not appear that great wisdom has been shown in the defeat of the $7000 by-law. As for the streets we are mired in the sight of the scoffzrs round abort. Ominous as those that herald the shock of battle, are the despatchcs that come by cable regarding the Transvaal trouble. With each day the tidings grow more alarming Nobody knows what moment the diplomatic duel be- tween Chamberlain and Kruger may be broken off to give place to the Con- flict of armies The Uitlanders are the cause of the quarrel. These people are dwellers in President Kruger’a country, but are not citizens of the republic. ‘~ They have no votes, but as residents pay taxes on their property. Most of them . are British subjects who have prcspered in mining operations. Their grievances have been betore the world ever since J ameson’s famous but futile raid to right them. The British government assumes the right to obtair redress for Defeat and Afterwards. Mr; Hopkins’ Letter 5‘ Wat’s Shadow. these people ahd Mr. Kroger .objecté'f to an'y dictation from the adVisers of the “old lady at Windsor” as with fine Dutch bluntness he is fond of de- signating the Queen. The British i3521mm a suzerainty. met the entire ”te- public and the right by agreement‘to obtain the franchise for Utlanders To these claims Kruger offers a five years franchise, but says (1) Britain mist relin‘quish all suzerainty rights over the ’1‘.ransvaai (2 ) Britain must not in the future interfere m the inter- final affairs of the Transv .al The Bri- tish government is not accustomed to yputting up with such replies. but does inot make haste with the sturdy Dutch- man. -' It is likely the war talk will continue to appear in the press until some more profitable topic presents itself, but there will probably be no.war. The English people will not sanction an attack on such men as the Boers, withâ€" out good reason, and so far it has been hard to see that such is forthcoming. Dutchmen are not oppressors. They have always been the pioneers of both civil and religious liberty and if the facts were known it would likely appear that they are doing no serious injustice to anybody in South Africa. There is a good deal of force in what Rev. Mr Meiring, a Boer minister, said when in Toront ') lately. His words were : “War, which seems inevitable, would be a great crime. In is being thrust upon us by an unjust demand. The Uitlanders are British subjects and want. boadvance all the interests of Britain. In is manifestly unfair to ask that under such circum- stances thev shall be made citizens of the Boer republic." Frederick Harrison and W. T. Stead, two foremost journalists, strong- ly oppose the war and take sides with the Boers. The view that the Boers are not such great sinners after all is strength- ened by the (act that not a few promi- nent Englishmen are opposed to any attack being made. Alfred Russel1 Wallace, a prominent scientist, in a letter to Lord Salisbury says : “No legal quibble about euzeralnty can persuade us that the Transvaal is part of the Empire. The Uitlanders'crievanceis wholly a matter_ at the. lnteg-nal pollc_v_ of It is more than likely that the man who planned the Jameson raid is pur- suing his hostility to the Boers a step further and urging Mr. Chamberlain to do what Dr. Jameson failed to do. Cecil Rhodes is the man. His desire to contribute a great South African Empire to the British crown cannotbe easily realized until the.brave and hardy Dutchmen are diSposed of. But the British people have more con- science, if less enthusiasm, than Mr. Rhodes, and we may look for the end of the Transvaal trouble any day. theiB'oers and international 11st 'for- bids any interference on the part of Great Britain." mud. IT WILL now be in order for the 0]) position to propose a scheme. -Mr. and Mrs. James Storer are visib- inp their son in Toronto. â€"Mrs. R. Jones returned to town M on- day after spending two weeks with friends at Mount Albert. â€"Mrs. Dr. Kempt; of Peterbcro and Mr. Geo. Kempt who has just returned hom the Klondike. were in town this week. â€"-Mr%. F. Frampton. town, and Mrs. F. Growden, Brooklyn, N.Y., who have been the guests of Mrs. \V. Innis. Coboconka returned home Monday. â€"Mrs. H. Fowler, Victoria-ave. is at present visiting friends at Fenulon Falls, â€"Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ingle left Tuesday morning for a. visit with Ottawa friends- -â€"Rev. S. J. Shorey was in town on Tuesday. He has been invited to the first church in Pictou. -Miss Libbie Galbraith, town, and her friend Miss S. BrlCh of Goldwater, are visiting Mariposa friends. â€"Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lennon of Smlbury. who have been spending the summer at Sturgeon Point, returned home last; week. â€"â€"Mrs. J. R. McDonald and children re- turned on Saturday evening after spend- ing the past. six weeks with Campbeilford friends. â€"â€"Mr. and Mrs. James Lovell, Sussex- ab. and Dr. and Mrs. Burden, Rochester, spent; a. pleasant. time together at Toronto fair last week. - -â€"Mr. Robert Steele of Willamet Valley‘ Oregon, who has been visiting friends in this section for the past. two :nonths,1ea.ves for home to-day. â€"~Mrs. Fred Pepper and her twin boys took the early train Monday for Ottawa. They will take in the fair and be absent two weeks. TELL 11‘ not in Omemee. 11‘ IS thhing to be proud of. WE ARE economical and dirty. z HAVE both our money andlour WATCHMAN-WARDER :- LkNDSAYojf-OM. . S. McLean, cémmerciul teacher Editorial Notes Personals who Institute. has resigned his position to «113333 in life insurance ivith‘ the Imperial in Vancouver, 13.0. ~Miss'Gertie Gardner of Toronto, after spending two months holidays with her aunt Mrs. N. Pearce, iWflliam-st; town, ,PLL L A A. (II-Luv ‘I‘w- â€" .- returned homeitaking' her aunt with her' em. 5nd Mrs. D Weller and Ichlld of Montreal arrived in town Saturday even- ing. Mrs. Weller will remain for several weeks with Mrs. J. B. McDonald, Dur- ham-st. . -Mrs. Wm. Wingrove and her daughter Lillian returned home on Monday evening last from Toronto, after a very peasant visit. with Mrs. Wingrove 5 daughter, Mrs, Bobt. Orr. â€"-Miss Ida Groat of Tat-onto, formerly of Lindsay. is enjoying a pleasant visit with Mr. Thee. Robinson, town. Everyone is pleased to see the smiling countenance of this young lady. â€"Mr. and Mrs. Milton Minore of Indian River station on the C.P.R. were in town last week. They will spend a. few holi- days at Bobcaygeon with Mrs. John Ken- nedy. Mrs. Minore’s mother. -â€"M-iss Giliis of Toronto is the guest of her sister Mrs. Peter Mitchell, Wellington- st., on her return from Stoney Lake. She is accompanied by her nephew and niece Georgie and Marguerite. â€"Mr.Le_slie Hall of Lakefield, accom- panied bv his friend Mr. \Vilbert Morris, spentafew days of this week in town. Mr. Hall was on his way to Hamilton where he has secured a good situation. -â€"Miss Mina Barker of Cleveland, left, for that, city on Monday morning, after spending six weeks with friends here and in Eldon. She was accompanied by Miss Louise Bain who will also reside in Cleve- land. â€"Miss Teresa Benson left last week for Loretta Abbey, Toronto, to take up her studies. She will give special attention tomusic and art. Mr. Benson and Mrs (Dr.) Blanchard accompanied her to the city. race. a men nee and colt race. The events are open to trottem and pacers. -Miss Reid, of the Reid House, Hunts‘ ville, left last week for St. Luke's hospital’ New York city, where she will take acourse as trained nurse for a term of three years. Miss Reid was accompanied as far as Toronto by Mr. J. N. Reid. â€"â€"Mr. L. Worslev of Fenelon returned Friday from a two months business and pleasure trip to Manitoba and the North- west. He was much impressed with the general prosperity of the settlers, but thinks those who are comfortable here should remain. Young men accustomed totarm work and tenant farmers with some capital will make no mistake, how. ever, by removing lo the west. Farmers in that country, Mr. Worsley thinks, have to depend too much on growing wheat. be en provided for the “Greet North Fa ir tobeheld at Victoria Road on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. The pro- greme includes a free-tonal], a named [A capital programe of racing events has Still at the old stand, and Will be until after the Fall Fair, when we give up possession to the Ontario Bank. You will please bear in mind that we are offering all lines of goods at lower prices than they can be bought for elsewhere. Just arrived for Fall Trade a new and select stock of We have secured the services of a. first-class milliner (it: be ready shortly with a. fine stock of Milhnery (390138. Mantles. Jackets and Capes our stock W11: found complete. all the newest things for fall at prices that Will tempt youto buy. New Hosiery, New Gloves, New Underwear, New Dress Skirts, both Black and Colored; an elegant stock of Blouses suitable for fall wear. This is the store tor all lines in Ladies’ Ready-Made Goods. FlanneletteS. Shirtings. Cottonades. all lines of Goods. Piease remember our prices are always We are clearing out our Ready Made Clothing and Q the biggest bargains in Lindsay 1n this line Men e " 11d BOY Underwearâ€"a large stock at the lowest prices mummy AND MANTLE gm? Men’s and Boy’s Heady-Made E â€"Amazon or Sedan Suiting, Venetian twill; shrunk finish, 40 to 42 inches, in all the new shades. per yd. 50c, 60c. and 75c. ~â€"Cbeviot and estamine serges, navy and black unSpotable finish, 40, 42 and 44 inches wide, per yd 50c, 60c and 75c. -â€"Fancy Black and Colored Dress Materials broche stripe matelasse,blister and merca- telle desxgo, 36 to 42 inches, 25c, 3 5c and 4°C. -â€"â€"Dress Tweeds in plain and two-tone mix- tures, also in neat check design, 36 to 44 inches, price 15c, 20c, and 25¢ per yd. -5po and Union white wool blankets, soft finish fancy bordexs size, 60x80 inches, regular $2. 50, special $1. 95. â€"No z33â€"Ladies 2-1 ribbed fine wool hose, cashmere finish, winter weight, seamless feet, regular 45¢ a. pair, bargain price 35c or 3 for $1. â€"No. 141% all wool, seamless, ribbed, double heels, very heavy, size 6 to 9% inches, price I 5c to 2§c. This line is known as Carter’s leader. Visit this store if you want to form correct ideas of the New Dress Fabrics that the fashion leaders at home and abroad have prescribed for autumn wear. ‘Vlctofia Broadcloths. 50 inches wide in choicest shades, for costumes, per yd 85c. 'Redfern Suitingfor light wefght suits, 40 to 1 42 inches wrde, fine corkscrew wear, pure soft wool in all the latest colors, per, pard 50¢. 27 inch fine unshrinkable grey wool flannel, plain and twill, light and dark grey shades fast selvages, regular 15c ayaxd, special price xzjéc. One of the most im rtant 0 about the store is thepzew Staélguéegefint improvfiIn prove very .acceptable to ShOppers. We meat Risen“ two large mpdows on Yorkost directly 0v have also adgm partment “.1ch afi'ordos much additional 1i 1: GI! Sum: dEd menfimakmg it particularly pleasing ang ‘91“: d 8‘ selectlon of goods. samfying if: t Sept. 21 to 23 are the days of the Central Fair at Lind Reduced fares on Railroads and Boats. Be sure and cc we guarantee you a nice time and a good show. Make store your headquarters if its only tor a few minuw: Come early. Come often. All parcels and wraps char and delivered free of charge. . J. GARTER, I ‘â€"-----â€"-----§ \uw\ â€"Mens’ â€"â€"Vcry stylish imPOIteo and Scotch nzwest large checks or fanc or dark browns 2,; -â€"25 only, mens waterproof ca blue paramalla doth wizh inch cape. sewn seam; regular price $5, now $3 â€"32 inch navy flannelctte, good liable cloth, soft, pure finish, duh strips, per yd 5c. - 500 yds unblmhed cam wide, 1WW}? and well price per yd. 5c. -â€"Wavelel cider down coating 27 inch with very pretty :1; colors. Special Per yd 45c. râ€"“vul tweed 0‘ 33"! bk: 5m 1.95c. sues, special $5 neat aterproofi 90315, canton a '3 9S- The â€"Father, :1 2 the living "a? sac reference ““1 pron dOWn Lb on the THE 3. John Excra Tunior Pr;