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“In! NOT? 2. a? F- ture line. For many .. years we have enjoy-1 . ed an increasing cus-i tom. We shall try to hold it. We are determined to in- crease it. With this in View we have put in an elegant stock of goods. Everything iHOOO... the at 1A bugs: and College-sts. T 0 RONTO. w ' Tfrznhh and Germain) commence at any time. :11?! JEFFERS, M-A-. Piâ€"‘mcmn. {LLEVILLE’ ONT. 46m 703,11 Service Options r'_nnnh and German) iatranged a coprse especially .for WHO HARRISON Bookkeeping shorthand INSONJOHNSDN â€"--â€"_Bv Vs we a few months to sfiaxe dining Why not take advantage of this Lad spend the time thh us ? We m honest value for your money. nardculars address .y experienced 'SPecialists. Re- nysloyment for graduates. Pros- '86. ness Education Famous 'e 3 “" " ' v “in... or preparation under our , ' it 5'33““ TRAINING. 11 HAS NO $5 and MD lg man and woman who wishes dent should have a .sitiv e advantages. , Individ‘nal Busmess College. F.c.A. Benevme. Ont. for Catabgue. NTARIO USINESS flLLEGE iingle Chairs, Ottomans, Lounges and Bed-Room To the people of this district in the furni- 33 st YEAR. JAS. HARRISON PRINCIPALS 0,6750%, fgezzf 67‘ C0. These are in the lat- est woods and styles. The pnces are as low aSL'any. . We, EARNING POWER ,1 “‘A---“An nnAgu ADDRESS \0 «$590 .ttended in Amerin- . PRINGLE, 14111. 1899 COLLEGE Established 1 889 under our ABOUT A NEW RAILWAY ON THURSDAY NIGHTâ€"DIRECTORS CONFBR WITH THE CITIZENSâ€"THE SCHEME EXAMINFDâ€"LAST CHANCE â€"TAKING STOCK NOT POSSIBLE On Thursday night a good number of the business and professional men of the town respond ed to acircular invitation of the pro- visional directors of the proposed C.P.R. extension to Bobcaygeon. His Honor Judge Dean occupied the chair and two hours were occupied in discussion. Num- erous objections were answered, and at the close a general public meeting was announced for Tuesday night. a report of which will be found in another column. Mr. Thos. Stewart, solicitor for the directors, stated the case on behalf of his clients. He said: The importance of hav- ing C.P.R. connection for this town has led a number of citizens to co-operate with gentlemen in other parts of the county to make an effort to obtain the proposed line from Pontypool to Bobcaygeon. The gov- ernment grant and charter have both been revived, and now it remains for municipal- ities along the route to vote substantial bonuses, and the line will be built. If it is not now built it is more than likely that the grant will never be revoted. Mr. Steers-Why ’3 Mr. Stewartâ€"Because it is agreed by both parties that no bonuses ought to be granted to build roads through these parts of the country that already have a railway_ The idea is to bonus only colonization roads. Mr. McHugh and Senator Dobson agree that the money will not be re-voted. so now is our last opportunity. The Dro- visional committee have taken the neees~ sary steps to bring the issue before the people. Mr. J. D. Flavelle â€"Lindsay cannot reach her full strength without the C.P.R. Opponents of the present scheme fear we may be after all sold by the G.T.R. getting control after it is built. There is no danger for the two lines could not amalgamate without an act of Pariiamet. It is probâ€" ably true that this is our last chance. From what I heard at Ottawa. and what our member and Senator Dobson say, it certainly is. It is for the people to say if they want it. Lindsay will likely be the hardest of the municipalities to carry. Warden Bryansâ€"The manufacturers in any town need access to two lines of rail- way. The lack of these is one thing that has retarded the progress of Lindsay as compared with Peterboro and other places privileged in that way. The freight rates of the two lines may be the same, but you will find that they are not uniform. They are both lower at competing points and if we get the second line here we shall have better rates. At any rate the work here is too much for the Grand Trunk. There is plenty of evidence that the line is not equal to the enormous business that is being developed in this district. Heavy freignts such as forest product and stock is at a great disadvantage in the matter of “Geo. McHugh, M.P.â€"I agree with Mr- Flavelle and Senator Dobsox. that it will be very difficult to get the bonus again voted. Both parties are taking strong ground against bonusing any but coloniza- tion roads. Enough influence could not be brought to bear again to overcome that tendency. It was only under strong pres- sure that it was done this tlme, and both parties are a unit in opposing the principle. A DOUBTER The chairman and Mr. John Kennedy challenged objectors. Mr. Albert Jewett accepted and said: I am not sure that C. the G.T.R. In reply to a question, Senator Dobson said: I am perfectly satisfied that the grant will never again be voted. P. R. connection would increase the business of the town. The bonus of $25, 000 is not a large consideration, but a large volume of trade stands a chance of being cut off by the road. The Whitby railway was no good to the town. Sonya: Cresswell, Manilla and Mariposa stations have received the produce that used to be brought to Lindsay. The prices at these points are nearly if not quite equal to those at Lindsay. and if there is a cent or two per bushel in our favor, farmers won't draw distances like they used to. Then they had nothing else to do; now they have stock and other things to look after that keeps them at home and pay for look- ing after. -â€"H wâ€"_ Our river trade, too, will likely be damaged. The prosperity we have devel“ oped will cease. Lumber will be warm“ factured at Bobcaygeon instead of towing the logs away up here. The Trent Valley canal will be the road to the sea-board. and that will tend to have Bobcaygeon a} shipping point at any rate. The rail- way would not get a good deal of trade that is counted on for that reason, and what it did get from that quarter would be stuff that is manufactured in our mills here now. The road will put elevators at Dunsford and to the south of us and take away more trade than it brings in. I think we had better talk business to the Grand .Trunk and they will do for us anything that ‘is required. 0! course I am only stating the case as it appears to me and 3 others as well. If it brings new factories ‘hereitjwill be a good thing. for a man earning $400 or $500 a year of more use to l the town than two or three farmers. ' S,£.__J 'he Lindsay, Bobcaygeon and Pontypool Scheme Discussed DUO 5v n .- v_v-_ Squire McDonellâ€"I have had to defend everv railway we have ever g t. The same cry has been raised against every one of them. Even the first was going to 1 ruin us because it took the place of the stage coach. To Oppose a road without hearing all in its favor is madness. If a public meeting is held I can meet all objections. Why when we got our first railway we had a population of 259. Next year we had 1,100. It was said it would be all right if the road stopped at Lindsay, but if it were built through it would build up Beaverton‘ and other places. What is 1Beaverton to Lindsav to-day, or Km- i _____ . ”Wanelnn Falls? Nine-tenths of 'â€".- mouné, or Penelon Falls? ahd this can scarcely be remedied by what I'have is in Lindsay. I am not afraid of the tax. There is as much spent by five or six people in tobacco as it vvill cost any farmer in ops. It will give us a mat advantage to have a comneting line. Notiong ago Mr. Crossen. the ‘car maker of Cobourg, said he would rather come to Lindsay than Peterboro but for the lack of two lines of railway. R. Kennedyâ€"I have been glad to hear Mr. J ewett raise the obiection about the loss of Scugog trade. The only work on the river that could be diminished is un- loading Mr. Boyd’s lumber. That costs about, $700 a year. We should not lose all that for :Mr. Boyd has a steamer and scows for the purpose and would likely bring 3 good deal up in that way still. Everything going! to G. T. R. points would be handled that way as cheaply as paying two ireights and loading it there. It has already been a loss to Lindsay to not have another road. I know that there would have been 200 more cars of lumber go out of the town this summer if we could have Rot the cars. I am not. finding fault with the G. T. R. They have served Lindsay as well as other towns. Day after day we rang up the station for cars. Mr. Paton did his best. If we had got cars our yards would have been empty; so would Carew's and Boyd’s. In that case we should have had the money and could have gone into the woods with more men than we can now. There is no danger of plants being mov. ed from here to Bobcaygeon. The logs come mostly from Fenelon Falls and can be brought. to Lindsay for cutting more cheaply than they can be out after being taken to Bobcaygeon and then shipped to Lindsay. The way it stands now we find it impos- sible to ship to C, P. R. points because of the double treights. The lumber industry of this section will grow it we get C. P. R. connection for it will extend our markets. It is a necessary factor in that part of our industrial progress. I would rather pay my share of a $50,000 bonus than Ie with- out the road. It would have been a great thing for the town to have had it four years ago. We are more prosperous now and it is becomincr a greater necessity all the time. Take the one example of lime. It costs 20 cents a bushel now. Around Bobcaygeon there is an unlimitable supply of limestone, a kiln not operating and plenty of cull wood with which to burn lime. If the road goes through that kiln will be operated and lime will be at least five cents a bushel cheaper than now. Other products will be affected similarly, Judée Deanâ€"There will be a great in- flux 01 tourists to our back lakes per G. T. R. next summer. If we get C. P. R‘ connection that road will bring as many more. There is not large enough play ground south of us for the multitudes from the torrid belts who seek recreation. We have ideal summer resorts when they are developed. Our gains in that way alone will recompense us for all the cost- J 08. Staples â€" Could we not take stock in the road instead of paying a bonus ? Mr. Stewartâ€"That is not possible. Cap- italists will not-go into partnership with municipalities. They have to put in large sums of money and want the management of the concern in their own hands. Rail- way projects are largely speculations and it is only a chance to make them pay. Stock is out of the question. The question has been raised and it presents a danger to this scheme for it can be used as an herring across the track and might defeat the by-law if there was any doubt on the subject. Suppose it did and the present project were voted down, what prospect would there be of floating such a scheme 2 None at all; we should simply be left without the road. ' John McLennanâ€"How was the sum of $25,000 arrived at). â€" Mr. bnewartâ€"I don’t know. It; is the sum that was asked before and we have adopted is. J fidge Deanâ€"What does that amount; to on 81000 of assessment Mr. Stewartâ€"Seventy-two cents. Re- garding Mr. Jewett‘s fear of losing the local trade, it seems to me we must decide between having Lindsay a good country town and a first-clrss town of the Domin. ion- It can be the former without more railwaysâ€"it is alreadyâ€"but to become the latter it must have access to the two great railway systems of this country. Our manufacturers must be given the advant- age of all markets. Stores at Dunsford and J anetville do not need to frighten us. Let them come. The man of the stage coach could not muzzle the railway, nor the man carrylng mails on foot stop the telegraph and telephone. ’We want the best. We cannot control competitors and 3 we are not bonusing the road for local ad- vantage, but if we are going to compete with our rivals in the Dominion we must have ever}r possible avenue to the markets of the world. It is no quarrel with the G.T.R. That road has done admirably, but it is a matter of pure business that we should seek to connect with the C.P.R. John Kennedv-Iu answer to Mr. Mc- Lennan’s question I would say that the former director's consulted experts and they said the bonus from government and municipalities ought to be $5,000 per mile. Ir. was on that basis we bonuses were It was on asked. Judge Deanâ€"The government grant ls $128,000. It is given on condition the municipalities give the“: amounts. If we insist on taking stock. we shall lose the government grant of $28,000. That will make our stock pretty expensive. I'I luquv vâ€"- w- Mr. Stewai'fâ€"Moni'ed men say we should have increased the bonus asked by 20% because of the advance In materials. Albert Jewettâ€"All revellers say they can safely open account! with every busi- ness man in Lindsay. Tlat shows we are ‘ prospering. I am willing to give way to see our manufacturers benefited. ‘ Col. Deaconâ€"When the railway we. built here from Port Hope this district became responsible for $80,000. In 1672 it owed $186000 to the Municipal Loan Fund. The government came to the rescue and cancelled all but $39,000. All Lindsay ever got for her bonds was $195 a year. That annuity was sold lately for $5,000 cash. THE WATCHMAN-WARDER: LINDSAY, ONT. A. D. Mallonâ€"I know of two factories that are thinking of moving to Lindsay. One is a furniture factory from the west ; the other a canning factory from the east. It will come if the by-law passes. I had a letter from the owner to-day. I don’t expect to be manager of the road, but on account of the factoriesI am in leor of the road. We are asked to pass two money by-laws this time,but 1 say “Of two evils choose the least.” (Laughter) One factory wants only a free sight and will employ 50 adults and 55 young hands; the other 25 adults and 35 younger. We must have a public meeting and then work quietly. We want to get people of all classes doing something for it and not the rich alone. If $128,000 of government money is Spent we shall get a good deal of it in this town as well as of our own bonus. Supplies will be bought here. Our mer- chants will gain by it. I won't make much, but I can’t loose much either. W. Graceâ€"Lindsay will carry. Give attention to Ops. A; D. Manonâ€"Ops is all right. Guard our own fortifications. The roadhas oniy paid 3‘7, at best; to its shareholders. Buying bonds is not a good thing for municipalities. Mr. Edwardsâ€"I move that a pubhc meeting be called for Tuesday night to discuss this matter. Rev. J. W. Macmillanâ€"In seconding the motion I would like to say that I do not think enough attention has been given to Mr. Staples’ indea that the people should benefit by their contributions to this road. People suspect in railway matters that some speculator is asking for money that willbeused chitfly in enriching himself They have these suspicions very wisely too; for 1n many instances that is true. There are papers in Toronto preaching continu. ally that railway promoters are enemies of the people. I came here to raise that very question. I have seen dozens of schemes out west that were of the character I have mentioned. I do not think this one is but that is what the man of small means in this town is anxious about. I have no vote to cast one way or the other but only mention this point that the peo ple may have some assurance reapecting Ex-Mayor Taylor-The main object of this meeting has not been stated. It ought to be known that the directors are not the recepients of any money for the interest and work they give to this project. On the other hand they are out of pocket for the preliminary expenses, They are interested for the town’s sake and for the same reason every other citi- zen should be just as much interested. The work of counse and canvas should not be left to the directors. The people should take hold of the project after it has been brought to its present position. it. Robt. Sinytheâ€" It has been said the scheme will fall through if we do not act at once. It will not ; there are two years in which to take action. Last year I in- troduced a memorial to council asking government to grant a bonus. It was adopted by all the municipalities but Mar- iposa. I believed then that the road would be projected by local men entirely. Since that time I have learned that a man nam- ed Wickham of Toronto is busying "him- self in the matter and that instead of floating the thing ourselves this gentle- man is manipulating it. He went to Eng- land to get capital. That has changed my views. I am not in favor of voting large sums of the town's money into his pocket, Shippers are interested in the road. I have no direct personal interest. I shall be out of pocket: by it, but if it is for the general good I do not mind that, but I should like to know that there is not Something behind it all. The amount is small but every addition to our debt de- tracts from the value of our property and our forces of revenue. Mr. Stewartâ€"How is the road to be built if not by money and men ? Mr. Smytheâ€"Yes but we want to know that the thing is bona fide and that there is money to build if we make this grant. When we went before Premier Hardy about the grant for the Haliburton that was the point he insisted on. So should we. We ought to know what we are doing. John Kennedy - Nobody can build house without somebody profiting. Mr. Smybheâ€"That is no answer to my first question. I believe the provisional directors of the Whitby road got 15% over all cost. Col. De: directors. J udge Dean -We all understand Mr. Smythe. He has proved that the laborer is not worthy of his hire. He says plainly what the rest of us would blush to think of. Mr. McHugh M. P.-â€"The councils inter- ested, all petitioned for the grant. Mr. Wickham is solicitor for the provisional directors. He is busy looking for finan- ciers to take up the scheme. If Mn; Smythe was honest when he brought'm‘ his memorial he will still support the road. The fact that Mr. Wickham will get pay for his services as solicitor is not a reason why any man will oppose the scheme. It is said grain workhouses will spring up. Very likely; why else would the townships be interested! It will be for the town merchants to com- ‘pete with outside places and try to induce the farmers to bring their capital here after they have sold their grain at the elevators near their homes. "John McSwoynâ€" We are piling on taxes too fast. But as this is our last chance to__ge9 the road we had befits» sup- , 71..-; n.. __L __ Ullublvv ' port in. We can get; the waterworks when we can’t the railway, so 1 think It: will be wise fur tho council to withdraw the waterworks by-law for fear both may be killeo. throng}: askigg too ‘mucly , A,A_IL nuxcu VIA Ava" ‘- v... ___ "_ Beg istrar Barr The waterworks won't atfect; gthe Baxes of the town. They are a pa) iup: concern. L - 117‘ 34-9; 1....-.â€" H11 wo Pt. V 1“? vv--~â€"_»_. Mr. Smtheâ€"We don’t; know till try. _~_ “-â€",~ A- "mu-A‘v Moved by Dr. Simpson, seconded by Squire McDonnell: That this meadow pledges itself to consistently promote the construction of the Lindsay, Bobcaygeon and Pontvpooi railngy and to support the -1 I:_J firanting of a sevâ€"Carrled. Deaconâ€"There were no provisional THE RESOLUTION . -yv-n - mâ€"v‘ bonus by the town of Lind- 7V _-__... â€" â€"vv-, $1. 25 to $3 â€"Children’ s from 35c. up to $1.50 Next Door to Porter’s Book Store Because itpays you to look at these for â€"Men$:55: gale Bal. at $1.00, $1.10, $1.25 up to . â€"Men’s'Ploimh Bal.. 950.. $1, $1.25 up to $2 ' Dr 65511] g f â€"Boy's Fine 83.1.. 95c., $1, $1.25 up to 82 â€"Ladies’ Dong" B31. and Butt., $1, $1.10, ‘ 01 0: 4.- on -_ 'vllv VJ ”lav. - who also has charge of our repairin done right. g. Bring your v Why I. should y( u buy off Just placed in stock 5 splendid assortment of New Goods, suitable- for Presents, at very moderate prices ...... Albums, Plush Cases” Fancy China Cups and Saucers, Sets, Plates, etc., Toys, Bibles and Hymn Books. Special Otfering During December in Suite to Order ---------------- A special discount of 10 per cent. off regular prices on all orders. given this month. Large range of Worsteds, Serges, Tweeds and Trouserings to select from, and a good TAILUR TO'MAIZE THEM UP IN GOOD 5 lYLE. GROCERY STOCKS. complete in best quality. Paisins, Currants. Peels, Nuts, Figs and Confectionery for’ Christmas trade. Christmas Presents I Parties intending to build will find that our Lindsay Yard contains all that is ne- cessary in Barn Timber, Lumber Lamb, Shing‘les, Sash, Doors, Blinds; ’Monld- u 3, CW. fiemenb of the best quality for Stable or Cellar Floors, Walks. etc. TELEPHONE TOWN OFFICE - 17 MILL OFFICE - 18 Themommny A Quarter Century in Business. Call and see the custom wérk SELL ONLY THE BE ST Our Crockery Department ARGH. BAMPBELL’S, 1” MISS BANNEN, SISSOAME â€"-Valencia Raisins â€"P't ‘ C t :EST (1 ras Ul'rdn S â€"â€"â€"Malaga Layers â€"C. B. Peels â€"Purc Gold Spices -â€"Grinobles Walnuts â€"Tarragona Almonds â€"Cooking and Eleme Figs The finest selected imported Groceries. A full :tork- is complete. See our impOrt line of CHIN.\ suiuble for Xmas Gifts. WHOLESALE AID RETAIL DEALERS, LINDSAY We are selling the balance of our Fall and Winter Millinexy at surprisingly low prices. Intending purchasers are invited to call and inspect the goods and secure a bargain. Fashionable Trimmed Hats and Bonnets at the very lowest prices. I G. H. M. BAKER. We have been in the Tailoring Business In Lindsay for more than that long. We are in it yet. In that time we have learned to suit the people. We carry the largest stock, keep the most hands with the largest experience 0: any tailms in the county. Some of out hands have been with us nearly twenty years. Our goods are all carefully bought and are north all we ask for thgem. Nobody can brat us in quality 0! goods, pric:s or stylish suits. Come m and look at our stock. A. CATHRO CO. ..M1°111'11 9137.. Uur Ehlistmas Specialtiesw jdongby GEO. H. ROBINSON in stock. ' '7' v Hardwood and me00d delivered to any part of the town. Windsor Salt (Dairy Cheese anijubter Brands). All at reasonable prices. Dressings, Trunks and ...Yalises... ngd‘, Soft and Blacksmith Coal, always~ are in it Yet. vanes: work and have it KENT STREET, LINDSAY. 'amfly Grocer AGENT