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[V0 716/ #65 â€"â€"Io piece Toilet Sens, richly decorated, $5 50 â€"--10 piece Toiiet Setts, wilh Slop Bowi, $7.50 -â€"97 piece Dinner Sens, from $5 00 up. Just drop in to HIGIN- BOTH AM’S Drug Store, next door to the Daly House, where you will find a fine assortment of goods suitable for presents, such as ...... Parlor Lamps. Night Lamps, Mirrors, Hair Brushes. Man- icure Setts, Shaving Setts. Purses and Perfumery. . . . FEB YflUH WHE FUR YBUR BUY FUR YOUR HUSBAND PM the Holiday qusgg Hm YUUB GlHL The Watchman-Wendel Next to Daly House The nominations for next year’s coun- cil will be held on Friday night. At: this moment there is not very much to be said as to the probable selections. We are able to say, however, that Mayor Walters will not again be acandldate, neither will aldermen Horn and Lennon. Aldermen Sootheran, Ingle, Jackson and Crandell will not refuse if there is any prospect of their having capable colleag- ues. Our policy, as stated last week, is to fix upon as many of the old council as 1))98lble and make the best additions that are available. It is imperative that some R iman Catholics shall be members of the Councilnext year for their absence has been a sericus matter. If the people adopt our view and shew their ‘onvict- ions on Friday night, the municipal elec: ions which now threaten great confusion will be immensely simplified and the in~ tereate of the town greatly served in the coming year. i No matter that will receive the atten- tioz: of the ratepayers at the coming elect- ions will. input opinion, be of such im- mediate importance as the proposal to buy the waterworks. Since the good roads movement; was rejected one cannot help having fears that some perversion has seized the people, that may lead them to (it; the town serious damager at the polls. We have of late been cautions to the point of utter stagnatlon. The re- jection of the water works at $60,000 was the most costly error Lindsay has made in later years; the very $20,000 that was refused for road-making four months ago is already a megnifeec neceenlty. Clu- tion 15 not. alwaye wisdom. New the Waterworks are within our reach evaiu. They are a permanent! necessity We shall use them and either we or ennebody else wil) own them. The owners will get the pr :3; the users will pay the rental Shel we pay the rental to ourselves and have the prof be or pay it to the other people and let: them have the profit: 2 In that one extension We have a most complete line besides some Special goods, such as Choice Eating Apples at 15c, 20c and 25c pk; Pop Corn in Cubs, 3 cobs for SC; Celery. 5c head; Sweet Cider. 30: gal. You 5119:5111 5:23:35; it your business 10 call hare. =Klllavl\’ guy . $1.25. Special'price for week only. a pair of Boots., Now we make a specialty of Children’s Boots. See our BOys’ Boots at $1.10, $1 15,$120, $1.25. You could not get a nicer present than a Toilet or Dinner Sett See our. . . . We have some elegant. . Slippers at $1. $1.25 and $1.50 or perhaps something more sea.â€" sonable, such as Overshoes at Something useful in Fancy China such as a Cup and Saucer, dainty esigns, 20:, 2 5c. THURSDAY, DEC. 14th. 1899 A. HIE WEST END STORES A Critical Moment The Council NBUTHAM, RBBSGHJJEZZ‘ From 5c to $2 00 ODC that; then vote. Returns will come in two ‘v‘v‘ays. First the construction will leave a good deal of money aIOng the route. If it costs $600,000 to build it probably this county will come in for at least $100000 for supplies, labOr etc. If not that sum then any sum you think. That, whatever it would be, would be an immediate return and could be legitimately deducted from the present worth of the bonus paid. For the balance of the bonus we should have to look to advantages in markets, freights, accommodation, etc. If these two sources of returns equal, in your reckoning, the amount of the bonus you Can v Re for the road ; if not you cannot. In our computation tlwy do, and we advocate giving the bonuses ask+d. The question then is : will the com pensation be in excess of the loss to the extent) of the bonus asked? Decide on and prosperity mean higher rental for us to pay and bigger profits for the owners. In the mher Wt: collect: the rents and the fizz-evening mafi s are aura The proposed C RR connection has been a live topic of discussion during the week. In town and in the town- ships, in private and on public plat- forms the pros and cons have been advanced and argued. It is being made a good deal more cumbersome problem than is necessary. Likely nobody objects to the road. No town or community would surely not be glad to have another line, especially the C.P.R. The objection, then, that the town will be injured by the road because the country will profi*, and vice versa, has not a great deal of force. Neither thinks that other benefits would not fully compensate for these losses. Will there be any profits? There are now. The surplus last year was $2,100. Either Lindsw seen to pieces or these profits inateaee. B-urrie btught their works bv an expensive arbltntion.‘ They paid $90 000 for a plant with the same number «f hydrants that our eye- tem hae. The report is to hand for the year. It saya 'hat Barrie paid the inter- est on that $90,000 and a low of $7.000 making a total of $97,000 and also paid $1,? 00 on the principle and have a surplus of $100. That is the first year’s result in Barrie. London’s report is also to hand. That city has owned its plant for some time and the result is phenomenal. The revenue for this year was $87,436 and the expenditures $24,409 leaving a surplus of $50,000 of which $30,000 was available for the city treasury. These instances are greater than much talk. With regard to Mr. MCDOnald’s scheme for municipal ownership, it. is in the abstract, a sound principle that will be much advocated in the near future, but it seems too much to hope that we shall ever get the road in such an unusual way and since “a bird in the band. etc.”. it would not be wise to reject the present. scheme for any forlorn hope. In quick succession, disaster alter disaster has come upon the British torces ever since this unfortunate war began. Each has been worse than its predecessor until when last week end- ed the situation was was about as bad as could have been reached in so short a time. Three garrisons of 15,000 men are in desperate straits, two gen- erals have been killed, more than 2,000 troops are prisoners, 20 guns have been lost, the total casualties exceed 6,000, three strong reliet columns com- prising 50,000 men under half a dozen of the ablest British generals, have been whipped to a standstill with tre mendous losses, and the enemy still holds the territory he occupied. Per- haps worse than all, Cape Colbny is in a state of revolt and the black terror is manifesting hostility to the British. It may be that after awhile the people of this nation will come to their senses and exercise becoming intelli- gence and deliberation with regard to the war. War is a serious matter and any man who does not regard it seri- ously is a fool.‘ Nevertheless there is a tendency among BfltlSh p;0p1e to go about this most momentous Undertak- ing of a nation, in a spirit of anything but deliberation. Bra<s bands and bunting, hurrahs, catchy songs, loyalty and patriotismâ€"by these they stam- pede themselves to war with less sense and worse results than Car’eton's mules From the first we have protest- ed against this rampant and heady jingoism, By these protests we have drawn the enthus-iast’s fireyet the entire course of the war has justified that position. The Empire has been forced to its knees in Africa because of this spirit of reckless haste At the outset it was a crime io inquire the cause of the war. It was not inquired about and the nation went to war and did not know what the war was about. It does not know yet. A good proof that it does not is that no newsgaper now tries to state it, and a better one is that three Ministers m the Crown have stated it to be three different things. Mr. Chamberlain says it is the fran chise of the Out‘anders, Mr. Hicks. Beach, the British supremacy, and Mr Balfour has discovered that it is be- cause of . a Boer plot to drive the British out of Africa. This. panicky quest for cause is a fatal reflection on the government’s wisdom and the fact that the people have sanctioned war without better information does, not point to the permanency of the Empire. The peoplewere in haste to Sanction The War A New Railway in haste to sanction {Subscribe for Watchman-Ward» in Africa. 'war, the government was in haste to sending the forces, the forces were similarly impetuous in their attack on the enemy, and here we are with cam- paign number one a miserable failure. Let us have sense. Must a man be an unreasoning fanatic to be a patriot‘ Shall we be less loyal because we are more prudent '1 With the present im ‘ pulsive way of going on we shall never thrash the cool headed Dutchmen in the world. ' Now a second contingent is ask- ed. The papers of that centre, of jingoism, Toronto, are again de-i claiming in the old hysterical fashion.l With some of them dissension at home; is a small price to pay f r peace ahead. 3 Slurs, msinuations and threats are fus-E sily and dramatically fired about, forj personal gain and political effect; and all this disgusting chaos is hallowed by screams of patriotism. A country is unfortunate to have such men love it. As a concession to sentiment, one con- tingent was sent without the consent of parliament or pe0ple. Before another goes, let our representatives be called together and the thing done as becomes the greatest colony of a great) nation, To contribute either money or men we must violate the principles for which the American colonies contended and for which the Outlanders and British armies are now contending, since we have no representative in the British parliament. Yet we can most properly at this time, place all our resources at the disposal of the Motherland, but the people themselves should make the gift. If by the intrigues of Cecil lxhodes and the blunders of Cham- berlain, the Empire has been actually placed in peril, it is a t me for delibera- ation and thought, for orderly. master~ ful action among statesmen and seri- ousness and self-restraint among the peOple. “ WIPING SOMETHING off a. slate ” is no easy task for Tommy. No DOUBT that New Zealander is packing his satchel for a. journey to London bridge. IT MAY be ht pad that: mattem in the Philipplueu and Transvaal am nob approaching “an intolerable condition of afi'airs.” WE ARE hoping that “The Absent Minded Beggar" who his neglected to pay for his paper, will let out for this oflioe. WE DRAW attention to Rev. J. W.‘ Macmillan’s sermon on the war and municipal mothers in another column._ By a compositoz’s error the inbroduo; tory words of the sermon are prefaced? to the second senbenoe of the prayer. Our readers will have no trouble in placing them tamper-1y. Don‘t squander money on use- less Christmas Gifts. You’ll have most satisfaction in picking from B. J. GOUGH‘S great overstock of Overcoats. Suits and Furnishings at slaughter prices. Such gifts are always appreciated. Handling Stable M unuro. Manure should be kept packed away from the air as tightly as possible, and if well rotted, should be plowed under just. before planting: other- wise turn it Under several months before that time. Contrary to the common opinion, halfâ€"rotted manure is more valuable than well rotted, because the former contains a larger amount of nitmteé. Sow in a. shallow box and keep in plenty of heat and inS'turc. The seed being quite small must. be ban,h 1y covet-ml with fine soil. Reset in larger boxes two inches apart. When large enough place in 21/gâ€"inch pots or three inches apart in boxes. In transplanting to the garden give plenty of room for the plants to spread. In newlyâ€"plowed sod ground, a young thriving verbcna. plant. of the strong groWing kind will easily cover a space six feet in diameter and furnish hundreds of flowers, the branches on the ground each taking; root. The vcrbcna delights in an open sunny spot, and is not suitable for growing in the shade of either treea or buildings. It can get along in poor soil, but does remarkably well in rich It grows admirably in prairie soil. Popular sorts are the newer edging or border. varieties, such as illustrated above. They are neat, profuse flowering sorts of all colors, fine blues. stripes, white eyes, etc. “Then you must be ready for winter now, Mrg. Miggs.” “No. One dii'y I bought a pair of shoes. and the other five days I bought a hat.”â€" Chicago Record. Not a Reckleu Performance. “I’ve been shopping every day this week." Vnooqu and victory. MERRY Christmas. Tm: slate has become a blackboard. DWARF VERBENA, HYBRIDA COMPACTA. Editorial Notes Vorbc n as From Seed. discussed. A meeting of the ratepayers of the town witl be held in the opera house on Tuesday next, Dec. 26th, at 8 o’clock, to discuss the by-law to raise $75,000 for the purchase of the Lindsay Waterworks. Every rateâ€" payer should make it a point to be present and hear this important question fully No such opportunity has occurred for years in Lindsay to procure winter over- coats, ulstexs. reefers and suits at such mutilated prices as that afiorded by Gough’s stupendous overstocked sale. In fact, it is the drawing card of the season. An imperative necessity exists for clear- ing or reducing the stock, so that slaugh- ter prices is the order of the day at Gough’s. M. E. Tazney having decided to move about; Jan. 10m, will dmpos of his furniture at, greatly reduced prices, consisting of Bedsteads. Dining-room sets, Lounges, Springs, Mattresses, odd beds and iron bedsteads. Also three folding Mantel Beds ab costâ€"50 tf. The Drawing Card at Gough’s â€"-â€"One of the ambitious members of the first form was recently found in a drenched condi- tion at one end of the basement. Inquiry re- vealed that he had just been interviewed by the Tapping Society, and the ceremony had evrdently not passed off with its wonted smoothness. â€"Those who remember last year’s con- versazione must have been pleased to hear of the re-union of students and ex-students to be held in these classic halls on Dec. zzst.‘ The preparations, while not so elaborate as those of last year, are sufficient to justify us in an- ticipating an enjoyable gathering. The meet- ing in the afternoon, when the usual election of officers will take place, is open only to students and ex students. The public are invited to be present at the evening exetcises. The students of the Model School were in possessicn of the Assembly Hall on Monday and Tuesday. being engaged m their examina tion. Their smiling faces and jaunty demean- our betoken confidence in success. Mv stock of Christmas Candies is very complete. The biggest and best amort- ment of the choicest varieties we have ever carried. All from the leading mak- ers. We lead in} choice chocolates and creams. Wstoxâ€"Bavsoxâ€"At Camexon, on Dec. 13th, by the Rev. '1'. Snowdon, assisted by Rev. Gilbert Horton, Mr. S. A. Wilson to Miss Mary A. Bryson. ernâ€"ToxxAxcraâ€"On Dec. 12th. by the Rev. A. McNeil, Mr. Fe-dimmd Sipe and Miss Amefia Tonarcc. tum u! Uysan town- ship, Halibunnn cmmzy. NAYIDR ~MAR51Lâ€"AI the Simpson hnuse, Lindsay. by lhc Rev. '1‘. Smmdon. on Mon- day, December 111b, 1899. Mr. James Naylor to Miss Anna Marsh. both of the township of F enelon. 0mm. Fall Wheat per bushel. . . . FyfeWheat do do.,..... Spring do do .... Goose do do...” 00.1mm am. 0 0 0 0 00 00 00 00 8838 coco 8383933 Buckwheat ........ Barley, per buuhol....... Rye ............ . Oats ............ ....... Pm,small...... Peas, Mummlee.. ....... Peas. Blue.............. Blackeye pean........... vzezrnm. Potatoes per bus......... 0 25 30 men, POULTRY um um: Pnooccx. Ohickenn,per pair ..... .... 035t0045 Ducks, per 38k... ........ 045m060 (hamper! 006m007 Butterper lbw... 01660319 Egggpordozen........... 0181:0020 Turkeyaperlb ....... u... 009t00 10 Lamb. per lb............ 0001:0375 Hogs live weight per.rwb.. 4 00to4 10 Hogs dressed per owt ...... 4 50 :0515 Beef” ................ . 4 00 to 5 25 Farmer-3' Hams per lb ..... 600 $0600 GENERAL Hamperfpn ....... 709m 750 Shippers, per cwt, . . . . . . . .$4 00 to 5 00 Butcher. choice do ........ 3 75 to 4 £30 Butcher. medium to good...3 00 to 3 50 Butcher. inferior. . . . . . . . . .2 60 to ‘2 .5 Shockers. per cwt .......... 2 25 to 3 ‘25 SHEEP AND LAMBS Ewes. per 0th ..... . . . . .$3 00 to 3 25 Lumbe, per cwt. . . . ....... 3 60 to 4 00 Bucks, per cwt ........ . . . .2 25 to 2 50 MILKERS AND CALVES Cows, each ..... . . . ...... 25 00 to 50 00 Calves, each. ............ 2 00 to 10 00 HOGS Choice hogs, per owt. . . . .4 25 to 4 50 Light. hogs, per owt. ..... 4 00 to 4 25 Heavy hoes. per cm... .. .3 75 to 4 00 Straw» per load. . . . Hidesâ€"Beef. . . . . . The Watchman-Wilmer Laid fier lb.\........ ’l dam East of Post Office} ANDERsox.â€"-In Lindsay. on Tuesday. 'cc. 1912:, 1899. Robert Anderson, aged 34 WERBER.â€"â€"In Mariposa, on Friday. Dec, 32h, 1399. Annie Maren: Webber, aged 21 .-m 1nd 6 weeks. Toronto Live Stock Market Colegiate Institute Notes. FROM WILLIAM-ST. TO NEW PREMISES, Moving to New Quarters The Lindsay Markets Christmas Candies Public Meeting Marriages '--HAS BEENâ€"- Died CATTLE. A. B. Tarzanâ€"4943. «fig mww 90000000 mmwmmmmm mm fimmmm 00000000 i R. B. ALLAN LADIES’ MANTLES, JACKETS, CAPESâ€"Jhif department is filled with new and up-to-datc jackets m- Capes at pepular prices. MILLINERYâ€"VVe show every style in new and up: to‘date goods. something new always to show you, at?» our pnces are low. MEN’S AND BOYS’ CLOTHINGâ€"We Show must complete stock of Men’s and Boys’ Clothing :11 311 pricff‘ We can suit you in a good Suit {or Fan and Winter wear. Men’s and Boys’ Underwear in great variety. Please rememter our New Stand, In these Departments we have a most complete <toc '. «- When in Lindsay be sure and visit our store and make ya purchases for Fall and Winter wear. Our prices are as Io as ever in spite of a strong and advancing market. DRESS GOODSâ€"In this line we hold a first -ca:‘ stock of all the newest shades and styles We show 1:10 his but the latest styles to all lines of Dress Goods. LADIES’ FUR JACKETS.- MEN’S FUR COATS One Door East of McLennan C035 Hardware Store, Kent-st. nthing, Mi H LINDSAY, - oxr. [1w Bonds, Men’s and< LEAD IN THE FOLLOWING DEPARTMENTS : iHBWaMQUI