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An independent 4 Thursday $1.00. strictly Stx’mu.‘ -.- -_._ , CIRCULATIONâ€"THE “'ATCHMAN-' 5.000 copits wqfldy. guaranteed. 0 within trading dxstance of the town. ADVERTISING RATES made knO‘ Nobody will wonder that Mr. Ge with a protest before the recent Court fault with his opposition to the Ken share of its cost demanded of Mr. Thc more than his property is worth. " n u- ".1.“ 1.," Nobody will wonder that Mr. Geo. Thomas appeared with a protest before the recent Court of Revision, nor find fault with his opposition to the Kent street sewer. The share of its cost demanded of Mr. Thomas is considerably more than his property is worth. At least that is his opinion. and most of those who know the property and that he is asked to pay $324 for the sewer, will agree with it. And there is nothing irregular in Mr. Thomas’ case. It is simply an extreme instance of a. principle that is operat- ing the same everywhere, but is not everywhere brought, into such unfavorable prominence. It is the principle that adopts frontage as the basis upon which the. cost of local improvements is charged against adjacent property. It is clearly a wrong principle, and works a manifest injustice. It adopts as a basis the one thing about a property that is no basis, and ignores: very things that really determine the relative obliga- tions of property holders, to public works. There was a time when the waterworks management charged for lawn services on that basis. but its iniquity was instantly pel- ceived and corrected when the commissioners took control. New area determines the charge. Area. is an eminently fair basis for a lawn service ; but, while much more so than and walks, would not be nearly so . for the water service; because the - “we... a a. nrivate benefit, While a walk, at all Now area (leLel'quu-o my sumo“ , a lawn service ; but, while much more so thah frontage, for sewers and walks, would not be nearly so equitable for them as for the water service; because the lawn service is a private benefit, While a walk, at all events, is chiefly a public one. But the present method of distributing the cost of local improvements does not consider even area, mugh less value, which is the only basis upon which levies to meet the needs of an organized community can be equitably founded. “From every man according to his ability ” That was the good old method under which these omnâ€" munities were instituted and prospered, and this departure from it appears to be a modern experiment in municipal economy that, let us hope, will be as short-lived as it iq unfair. Not very long will see either its finish or that 0ka the small property-holder. A system which takes a man’s (1 lot to put improvements past it on the road has its drawbacks. W'hen the house and lot pav only 60 r? cent. of the cost of these improvements the situatioxllxi ‘ still more serious for the freeholder, and he may We“ 11:? disturbed lest he be sent to jail in default, of payin h‘ share of the other 40 per cent. To take all a man’sg r: perty at one levy is certainly to adopt the single tax idea with a vengeance. It is likely a development of that then not contemplated by its most ardent advocates. Neifihl'y will it encourage those who have no Property to inV’est tier it, nor tend to the composure of those who have, ,9 at end of the year In advance 75 cents; $1.00 per annum SUBSCRIPTION RATES- distant fromJAndsay M. m“ 11H nnh’ltS 20 miles Under the circumstances it is lik Smie is the strongestficandidate the ”Sighzgufiemon the field. This does not say that there have men in the party of equal qualifications. From are not proposition the first three words of this article 00333;: . e a wring clause. Unless the best testimony is Wholly misleading the t 9 u - put into The News of the Dr. Neelands. dentist. LindSuy, will be at the McArthur House. Fcnelon Falls, on Tuesday, Oct. 15th 110m- ember date. Mr. H. Webster last Friday at. ph lust Friday at, the Falls. Messrs. H. and J. Robson went up to Toronto on Monday to participate in the interesting events taking place in the Queen’s City. ~ ‘ ' . ~44A--_“.\A 111 Lzu; Wuvwa- w Mr; and Mrs. Wig. Webster returned from their wedding tour on Friday last- I‘MDQ- Mr. Wm. McKeown returned last Week from a trip to Manitoba. in “'hiCh Drovimc he has purchased val- uabk: rand. ‘ Miss Suvanagh of Peterboro is the guest of her friend Miss Borland. w The Misses Bryson and Gardiner of Cameron spent last Thursday at the Falls, “To all pofnts" «- r in advance. Mr. E. M. Horton spent a few days with his parents in Bobcaygeon last. .Week- Mr. J. Robson returned to the Falls last week after spending the summer clerking for a lumber com- pany at French river. Col. S. Hughes and his two daugh- ters and Miss Allan came to the Falls last Saturday. The young ladies wheeled back and the Colonel and his little daughter returned by the afternoon train The following guests registered at. the Brooks House during the last week : J. W. Devitt, Bobcaygeon ; Wm. Thompson. Orillia ; Thos Kelly, Red Rock ; Wm. McDonald, London; Danial Morrow, Niagara; Richard Rich. Oakwood. W. J. Conron and G. T HE WATCHMAN-WARDER S. Ryerson, M. 'D. Toronto;R. G. L‘orneil, Capt. Jack McKay, and R. Bradshaw, Lindsay: Thomas J Tilly and Wm. Overend, Peterboro; Ali. Rm‘kins, Lindsay. At‘the Mansion House were : Jas. Marshall, Robt. Campbell. W. Wid- dess, W. Musfleman. Judge Harding and ’D. R. Anderson, Lindsay; P. D. McDonald, Orillia; R. McI-Iarrie, Pet- erboro: Geo. Cumerford and C, Gibâ€" son Brantford; Wm. Cameron, Guelph' J. F’. Whiting, Berlin; W. J. Muller, Barrfie, Neil McCaig, Oshawa; A. H” Power and H. C. Malsness, Long‘ ford: C. F. Crutchlon and P. J. Mas- on, Montreal; Jas. Jacques, Jas. Cooper, A. R. Purland, Jas. Hodge, J. Moore, J. B. Watson, M. A. Mc- Ree. ‘. Wm. Glover, and B. Strange, Toronto. We regret to state that. Mr. F. J. Kerr, our popular postmaster is conâ€" fired to the house with illness. and that Mrs. Kerr is also very ill. ()ur volunteers, to the number of about 40. left on Tuesday morning to take part in the review at Tor- nto during the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York. They WHEN TAXES FENELON FALLS JOTTINOS of the Week, as Gathered by Our Correspondents Conservative Newspaper. Published Every r morning at 115 and 117 Kent-st, Lindsay, Ont. THE UBERAL CANDIDATE Em: THE HOUSE AND LOT of Kirkfield spent -------' known on application. K-WARDER'S circulation is over of whxch 4-,500 are circulated it is likely that Newton make a. good muster and we feel proud of No. 5 company,‘ which_ we ieelsure Will dcp'urt. themselves well under Capt. John McKay. I Special ser'vices were held in the {8. Army here on Saturday and Sun- day last; under Major Pickering. [which were largely attended. Monda; was court day and Judge Harding, Col. Deacon and the usual influx of Lindsay legal gentlemen graced our town. . . _ __ -r, ~ Messrs. Wm Webster and F. Mcâ€" Dougall went north on Monday to buy and ship their usual weekly sup- ply of cattle. While Mr..Byrnell was driving the milk wagon to the Falls on Monâ€" day his horse took fright. and upset the vehicle and Mr. Byrnell’s two daughters whom he was driving to schoo,. Fortunately .no {one was hurt and the cans were righted be» fore the precious fluid escaped. The Rev. Mr. Roberts Who has been i ‘ '_ occupying the pulpit of the Baptist l ‘ f u. I'U‘i in (l V church herefor some months closed his pastorateon Sunday last and will return to his sisters in Toronto in the near future. During his stay in Fenelon Falls he has won some Warm friends by ’his brilliant addresâ€" ses, his sound, practical ideas and his ' general gentlemanly demeanor as a servant of his Master and a Christian geutleman. He will be greatly missed by those who , have had the privelege of listening to him ifrom Sunday to Sunday: An immense number of sheep and cattle came into the village on Tues- day. One of the latter walked into the canal but was rescued without injury. The sheep were more peace- able than their owners as a couple of fisticul‘fs took place over the little ba-baas. On Friday evening of last week Mr.‘ Thos. Robson wan waited upon at. his residence by a number of ladies~ and gentlemen who in the form of al Sui-prize party, presented him with a. handsome arm chair as a slight recognition of his kindness in taking them out in the Dauntless during the summer. The address was read by T. H. DeCeW and the chair presented by Mr. William McArthur. our pop- ular reeve. A most enjoyable even- ing was spent after the presentation. The W. F. M. S. of St. Andrews’ church held their annual meeting last Thursday and were ably addressed by Mrs. Ross of Lindsay. A couple of numbers were given by the local amateurs and refreshments served by the ladies of the society. Some portion of the dynamo which furnishes light for the village Came to grief on Saturday evening and as the company were obliged to send to Montreal for the requisite to re- pair the damage, the village was plunged into semi-darkness from Satâ€" urday till Tuesday evening. The Bobcaygcon fair was attend- ed by quite a. number of our people last. Fridav. vailed in the party of late. is not an invidious inference ; for when the last can(' for both houses, in the bitterness of defeat, stands 0: ~-â€" L2- ‘nfinnmopq most harmony has not pre most harmony um m... t...“ .--_-__ _,,, _ g is not an invidious inference ; for when the last candidate for both houses, in the bitterness of defeat, stands on the convention platform and openly‘charges his followers with treachery, the foregoing conclusion seems well founded. party when his substitute was chosen. Therefore the ‘town array of talent and ambition had to stand aside in behalf of a man against Whom the doctor had no grudge. Hence it is that the convention had to take counsel of ex- pediency, be governed by circumstances and select the man, who, under those circumstances, would make the; strongest candidate. It did so. How far the party will1 be cemented by this concession to the wrath of a rejected standard-bearer remains to be seen. In saying all this, we in no degree aim to detract from the merits of Mr. Smale. He is a young man of excellent qualities. \Vell-informed, conscientious, of sound judg- ment and high ideals, Mr. Sinale is personally beyond objection. We welcome him into the poliitcal arena; he is a worthy antagonist, and a man who will seek to elevate the standards of political conflict. We shall oppose him, * LAMâ€"L mmmmcmw hnt'nnlv bv such means as he qu uvx-tâ€"w--_ v and, we trust successfullv, but only by himself will approve. mmseu wui ayyxv v c. Mr. Smale is in the unhappy position of a. good man standing for abad cause. He will likely be defeated. In his speech he referred to the superiority of the Liberal policy. That sounds well, but‘it is only a, sound. Moreover, the fact is that this province will strive, at next elecsion, not so much to choose a policy as to punish the guilty. It will take vengeance on a, government, that, emboldened by long tenure of office, has connived at political wickedness by which Ontario has been brought to shame. \Vhat this ' ~ ~ -3- :,. “M brilliance so much as integrity; capa DR. HER4RIMAN might. give his fist to Mr. Tarte. for use in Prefontaine. THAT WAS a. war-like delivery in which Dr. Herriman ted using the clenched fist on political opponents. advoca. e had in mind the old days when open The doctor must hav voting was in .vogue. THE FAITH that comes by hearing will get little pssism ance in the new town hall. Likely a. false ceiling put in at the top ' of the perpendicqu walls would be the easiest remedy for its atrocious acoustics. ONE SPEAKER at me Lauerzu wuvcuuuu “WWW“ .. club to bring the young men of this riding into the party’s ranks. That is about the only way they can be got inflb that party in sufficient numbers. ' straightforwardness, personal lnbegl'lby, duu until-ing devotion to the interests of the people of mg, has. since the day of his nomination, grown and steadily in popular favor, Mr. Smale’s pro- re excellent for coming out second bestufi Mr. 3. young man; that makes no difference. ’1 Heâ€"i-s ntnerience; that is against hini.*_l§_n_t he will EDITORIAL NOTES at the Liberal convention advocated a Mr. John Prouse of qudvillc was in toWn on Sunday. Mr. William Brandon, tailor has removed to Midland. Mr. G. Adair is visiting 'at his sis- ter’ 5, Mrs. E. .Prouse. The Misses Jacket will-remove. their dressmakibg shop into one of the divisions of Mrs. Hughson’s house. Mr. Richard Rilance of Beaverton, was in town fair day. The farmers are engaged harvesting their mangel and potato crop. Miss Chambers is visiting at the doctor’s. A number intend going up to the city to see the Duke. â€"On Monday evening, Sept. 26th, a number of the young people of Mariposa. Station assembled at the residence of Mr. 'l‘hos. H. Foster to bid his son, Dr. Foster, farewell on the eve of his departure for Wiscon- sin. A very pleasant evening was spent in music, singing, games, etc. rl‘he doctor was one of our most popular young men and all wish him abundant success in his new home. Early Friday morning a frame house just east of. the village at the creek and belonging to an old lady, Mrs. James, was destroyed by fire. How the fire Originated is a com- plete mystery. It seems that it started in some cedar shavings in the woodshed and how they took fire is unknown. Nearly all the conâ€" tents were destroyed. We under- stand there was no insurance. Early Wednesday morning the out- look for our fair seemed a. very blue one. but despite the threatening ap- pearance of the weather, the hustling directors worked with no less enthuâ€" siasm. Soon after dinner the lower- ing clouds broke and once in a. while Old Sol looked through with reas- suring smiles. By three o’clock a large crowd had gathered on the grounds and the careworn look pas- sed from President, Channon’s face. In the live stock the showing was as usual, good, while in the vegetaâ€" ble shed the display was a. ~fine one. The hall possessed a scantier appealâ€" unce than of other years, there not being as much competition. In the evening a. first-class concert was L'iven in the tOWn hall whose sentimv capacity was taxed to the utmost. The efforts of the talent secured was well appreciated, it being their first appearance in Oakwood. At a. into. hour the national anthem was play? ‘ by the Lindsay Citizen Band whic‘ rendered excellent services throng! â€" out the day thus bring to a do. 0 another ‘of the banner ' “.uwushjp’ .~ fa-r's PLOW FOR SALE.â€"-â€"A firstâ€"class SCF ondâ€"hand iron plowuis for sale 1“- Sylvester’ s showroom. It is suit able for use at the plowing match Price $10; ‘ .L. gefore he bgdt? Sam Fox is tip about the clenched 1 his set-to with Mayor there is his Opponent. "’ .r man, or a. man who 7y; but against a. man, personal integrity, and OAKWOOD. This y is} TRICKPHOTOGRAP’HY some mes The notion that the can has become one of the fa of popular belief; but. wh is true in the strictest in the phrase, yet the man 1 or he who has charge of anipulate process can so m in; instrument or the er negative that were :1 ca with the sense of perec never recognize its own In Of late years trick ph fake photographs have I features of the photogra‘ eifects are eaéily produc AL 5‘-“ The notion that the camera cannot lie one of the few fixed tenets lief; but, while this opinion is true in the strictest interpretation of man behind the lens or he who has charge of the developing s can so manipulate the unsuspect- ' strument or the equally innocent were a camera endowed with the sense of perception it would never recognize its own handiwork. Of late years trick photography and take photographs have become distinct features of the photographer‘s art, and effects are easily produced which belie the subjects at which the camera is aim- ed. But. the question naturally arises, How can this be done when the camera has to record the impression of things as they are? It is by juggling with the perâ€" spective or by simple mechanism only that these apparent phenomena in the photographic line are produced. In the first place it is necesrary to un- derstand that there is a difference be tween trick photography and so called “fake” photography. The term “fake" photography is applied to the transposi- tion of subjects from the original hackâ€" ground to a new one in which the person or group taken may never hare been. It is “trick" photography which is the more interesting. as it calls for a Certain amount ot'cleverness and ingenuity on the part of the operator. One of the best examples of this sort . of picture taking is the photographing of a person in a bottle. Now of course no studio is possessed of a glass bottle large enough to hold a human being. and the dullest beholder must suspect a trick. The explanation, however. of the manner in which it is done is surprisingly simple. â€"'-e-â€" .. .mml negative that come: I‘l‘VU VI- rv-v‘.v--- v A- certain corpulent actress was posing to: her picture in the studio of a theat- rical publication. The photographer had placed her at a dressing table. But in order to create the illusion of a dressing mom he found he would have to use a tide piece. This he did and in choosing one took a screen on which was the litho- graph of a weighty' burléSque queen. Greatly to his surprise when the plate was developed the picture of the actress came out all right. but the woman on the poster was shown as having a tall and extremely thin figure. It then occurred to the experimenter that the camera had caught the refracted rays from the screen at a‘ tangent. and the surface, be- in: flat consequently showed its hori- zontal lines considerably narrowed. He then conceived the idea of repro. timing in a similar manner the photo- graphs of celebrities ot ample girth. which made a decided hit. Another mystifying spectacle is that of a person or group shown twice on one plate. This is done by covering halt the plate for the first exposure and then util- izing the unused half for a second pic- ture while the first is kept careful!) screened from the light. By the employ ment of mirrors, many queer efi'ects may be introduced, 'but tibai: savors a little stronger of charlatnnism. . The take photograph is mainly the prolluct of the exigencies of the modern illustrated daily and the general “cussed- ness" of celebrities when they ought to be together instead of staying far enough apart to be out of common focus. The take photograph ought only to be used as a last resort. but they are so easily made that they are resorted to on the slightest provocation. These photographs come into play mainly when group pictures are wanted. and the shears and pastepot go far to their making. For instance, suppose an ocean liner is to sail on which are booked a few senators, a duke, é party of jock- eys and a popular actress. To get the picture of the pier and ship is an easy matter. but to be fortunate enough to obtain at the same time those of the well known passengers is a different matter. This difliculty is got around by the photographer first getting the picture of the'fsurrounding as a background and then taking, on separate plates those of such of the voyager: required of whom they happen not to have a photo in stock. After these are developed the picmws of the individuals are cut out. after first he- lng reduced to the necessary size. pasted on the desired background. and the whole is reproduced. generally in halt tone. In thist'vay are token,,the pictures-ortho- high dii'ers who are cleverly transposed to the top of photographs or'_high. pole. or spring boards. {‘3 may be inferred by thug“unprotessiona "' method. a subje’oc mayfbe placed in any background. Then there are the freak photograph; t combination of fortuitous circum- stance: to: which the amateur is gen- otall': responsible- But that is anothe: story. - ' ‘ , . Echoes of Bankruptcy. . The Bankrupt (sighing)â€"I gfin have my flowers. Fresh and sparkling in the morning sun, the}? {till console me. -v- _..,. ' sympathetic Friendâ€"Thank strange. | Apples and fruit generz .Th'ey ‘ought to remind you 0! your short. crop. ’trouble. ‘ ' Quite a number of the 1 \~ The Bankruptâ€"Why? , _ “community have gone so .‘ Sympathetic Frxend -_Because.‘ like Toronto and to see the _' tgigls. they. are all 9n: dam-m," Ithess. Mr. J. 8. Hart Mechan is!“ Turk filpel. 74.5 .3 131-1an 0““ In the Bottleâ€"3 Ln Thin. ARE TOLD BY THE L CAMERA. L Results. Making a W4 V3131“: the broth, . with us is a most important branch, connected with om and 16hr: Price business: It means to you the secunng at the matte“? ate price possible the nghCSt Grades of Ready Made Clothmg mm dz This season we are better than ever prepared to keep up .Our reputation- this department. Not only has our Clothmg that SUpenor tailored find: but in Trimmings the are surpassed by none, Good Materiatcm cut and 'well trimmed, enote greater wear to the purchaser, (:15thqu power is well demonstrated In our $601?ng over 100 MEN’ [regular $7.00 and $8.00 Values, to sell Q1 00 nm“ e READY TO WEAR \ CLOTHING at.... --Just to h: rob man}: 0 Your chance, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Perrin, Hrs. Wm. Ferguson and Miss. L. fires went to see the beauties of the Pan- American this week. Almost every one in this locality is busy with cEther mangolds or P09 atoes. Potatoes. are but a moderate crop. but mnngolds are generaily good. - -,g visit to eastern friends. . k. Mr. E.. Fee isdoing qmpe a $11); of business pressing hay m thus ality. . q Apples and fruit generally, are ‘ short. crop. _ . 'Quite a numberof the boys ’0‘ at; community have gone soldlefmg J ., Sutcliffe Son New Neckwear. CAMERON THE wucmnmmnm nos-coonoo-uooo. â€"Men's Heavy Weight Cheviot, Ove length, color dark Grey, Black 1% ‘2 3‘ «:MOhall‘ s'eeve linings. Velvet maul“ boxyq French shoulder, only each.....‘..,.’ :6.“ â€"Men's Beaver Cloth Orercoats ' colors Black and Navy. 13 . 42 m Mohair sleeve linings, s ' vet collar, French shoulder _MeBti’s (khifOrd Mafin Overcoats, inch‘m ac ta'ian ry and Moh ‘ ., French facings. Also Gm;uC§E:i?th§ Over-coats, 45 inch length, Black Hal 34!: and Mohair sleeve linings. gambit? “I edges p ped, sleeves finished with double“ i .u. n..- ”A“; ‘,.‘A-__, “In: EACH. Juat a few left. T 54-9 value, beinaz regular 87 and 3%qu ufacturer‘s clearing lot. 91‘: ‘ â€"Men's double-breasted fine Chev‘ot ~- rsum, tai‘zlefi thk Italian £01,539 1!: anc stri seeve linin , F - an??? fm- wintpg ‘EEEEh W!“ LINDSAY â€"Hen’s Double Breasted Extra Heavysaggfij Navy onIV. Italian body lining, and kayak. linings, French facings, specm, only ’fi ................................ ........ BOYS‘ OVERCOATS IN GREAT vum‘ BOYS’ SUITS "" " Ivuuu cuff. 'Our great loafers, per choice 50¢ per GARMEXTâ€"This lotoontnimlu' Under Shirts and Drawers in Heavy m 311 yool, fiagcy stripe_ or plain union, m 7â€", m‘.‘ and wobl fleéce, w'ith ssfleea ainmim far the best assortment yet shown. These. 65¢ values your choice per 831mb u, es to match, 32 m 44, oniy ‘ ws' suns g3: “@23th ~! 8 mmfzzimzzié 33““ w 12 Men’s Underwear Bargain. f? $4.98 PER'sTjfi to suit for winte? waE â€"Wa.rm Win'er TGiom and great. variety. hem such as Kid Mocha etc. M1: in price< 50c, 75c, 81.00, 315,”. $1.50 and $2. 00 a pair. or, dining-room‘ ‘S, to be sold ch vthefie goods: it erooms opposite ] Men’s Gloves and Mitts OVERCOATS L: we MEN’S SUITS. ‘.; may J 38 9-. .|! S'- We '1 fié an (C Mitchell IV #537“? hlorodvfm l a 0 U' ‘1' â€"st-. Lindsay: A! and mlement S , coughs nation. Fading} _ MiS Lnrsday night ' reday night- Mr. “Bert” Silvor ;' Buck have been 5.er and Hasting n carioads are 8; this year 10 i“ Mr- Pog‘JC-S hmfiw Keane? for disc-as“ , has been taken h says its jaw is (193 and it will have t Sl‘he Burgfis Gas gnent progress Wi Mess is giVinfâ€"‘f sonal supervision. % 1y turned on early Excursions to But! 1' the Grand Tr‘Jfl 18th and 25th 5 are is 32,65 YOU 89pr to Mr. GOO: â€"\'ery desirable re: land for sale in town. Good T-rc b-CIass stable an 1!», *E3 Tangney 1’" onsignment of no Lge and unmarrie< About four _\ears of Fairbairn W4 fortune. and on I: his body was h 131 in the \‘erula‘ :26 years of age ans. 'At the tiny i in Sault Ste “a ;a short illness fr ndependent. ErKitchen girl w On Sept. 23rd Le lr. Chas. Reeder. Iigan with his {a L Station about instantly killed‘ from a. car he hi oading. Deccase Halt slzcs to u: Damn: I. FLA dance of apples 2 be sold cheap. :es paid. Apply 1; The water comm irday. The (2.1 QUeStion of whal 1 be used on the: heir mechanical bie Was instruc [pipe in making Lion. rProi. o. 0. SN ‘ Week opening (:1 E’l‘tmint and phyi S for children isi 11 attending€ [Class for adults gelock, A class $0? ladies is he] l‘floon. All the P- Stearne of K “k" had some f Passengers guess r-Vahe 0f the pa most of then ‘~“’°rth $113.03 "The exhihhnm :p at the fair. < ’ as the follow’x “mush“ carried~ by “1 ~E. Mcxm “e mOSt of the" Worth $113.03 The e’ihibitors gar”? county f ‘7 i’hich Mr. John. V Farm- “’oodvi LdS 115. both fancy 53131;. Diament. ' ses mat} r15 rr. VlLUf‘S at the 1 desire t0 expn 31011 With the Jam Campbeu gpprefiation 01 Valuable pa: ”day momi containing genera of Linseed is highl} is colds P. H Miss He ADD UK