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3M7 It remains, however, for President Roosevelt to shatter any beliefs in the strength of the United States as a pro- tective force on this continent. The Cabinet Minister leaned on a broken reed. President Roosevelt has just expressed himself to the effect that it An any of ”.000 men should land in the United States they would be met with nothing better than “pitch- forks end shot guns.” Iitheouflookissopoorasallthis for their own protection. what hope unfinadabsseonahundredlnn- to doctrines? The most interesting feature, however, is thnt 3 huge circle 0! military experts luvs for some time. been suggesting the very name matter During a discussion some months ago in the House of Commons, one of the Cabinet Ministers, expressed the Opinion that Canada needed no army for defence, because the United States would prevent invasion of this coun- try in its upholding of the Munro doc- trine. At the time this claim was made, objection was raised by patriot- ic Candaians to the inference that we should throw ourselves on the protec- tion of our southern neighbors. Can- adians are an independent people, and l the suggestion was resented that we should force ourselves by negligence and parsimony to depend on any strength but our own, or the power of the Empire to which we'pay due de- ference and due loyalty though not due tribute. J. R. McNeillie as president of the 'in Canadian Conference of Charities and suc Correction. The Conference is to be ton congratulated on choosing a man peo whose high intelligence, large ideals, not wide sympathies and strong and' pur~ ast: poseful sense of duty will ensure for ilci1 the organization a capable presiding 3 b1 officer and a leader who in season and T] out of season will see that the aims timt and objects of the Conference are the rightly advanced. The County of Vic- 311d toria is more than proud of its clerk gent and treasurer. Mr. McNeillie holds I 10111 high place not only in the admira- son: tion, but in the hearts of the people ! mm of this county. This place he has won { and. for himself by his large measure of A ”a“ culture, his constant intelligent appli- ' ters cation to his duties as a‘ citizen, and M1: by his unfailing courtesy to all. I m0"? The sympathies of Mr. McNeillie and are wide, and his sympathies are fair- izen ly matched by his general grasp of public questions. He is in the fore. front of every local! movement for the relief of the sick, the sufiering, the helpless, and those who have gone astray. There is no doubt that in his ici a1 . . . . . . p new posmon he Will give such eflJc1- the m ent and helpful service as will make in thi him as deeply respected and as highâ€" instan ly esteemed in a larger circle as he Noven is undoubtedly now in the Town of er, N Lindsay and the County of Victoria. in n... for t]: cipal sured There is much matter for general congratuiation in the selection of Mr. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3rd, INS. The Weekly Free Press, 51 per vear in advance; $1.25 if not so paid. Postage tn United Statesâ€"Daily or Weekly, 50c. [u The Daily Free Passâ€"Delivered by carrier or by mail to town subscrib~ ers, 25¢. per month. By mail to out- side points in Canada or the British Empire, $2 per year. l t% W1 “.1 Publihsed in Lindsay, Ont, by The Free Press Printing Co., Limited. .1. V. McNAULTY, President. R. J. MOORE, Bus. Manager. G. A. MACDONALD, Editor. Telephone 271. (the free prees THE LINDSAY FREE PRESS A BROKEN REED. A WORTHY CITIZEN. PAGE SIX. George Beall Jewellery Store Watch makers Come and Watchmakers Go and you can rely on what you get. WEEKLY EDITION. Subscription Rates. Buy your Christmas Watches and Jewellery from the ll is good to deal with reliable peeple. We are always here. plied the initiative for the older jour- nals. The Free Press is undoubtedly in the lead. The actfo ‘ Y‘P other two hearts that bear a ‘ proves Friday evening of last week, The Free Press umonnmd its newshoys’ competition, and Saturday night The PR Post follows me inififlive of the leading daily in Linda) by an- nouncing 1n exnctly simila- competi- plan was announced in these columns, The Post and The Warner, after their usual manner of two hearts that beat as one, came tagging along with com- petition announcements that showed beyond a doubt that they drew inspi- ration for imitation from the progres- aive Free Press. ' “Imitation,” says the ancient saw, “is the sincerest form of flattery.” If the old proverb is to be depended up- on, The Free Press has again been sincerer flattered by The Poorly Printed Post. Last summer The Free Press inau- gurated an interesting form of com- petition that was at least a novelty to Lindsay, and the evening after the ‘.-Vâ€"vv~vvâ€" 'WJ uvmmcuvxus LU Gunsluel' lne ques’ §and the well-being of the average ciâ€" ’ tion of the municipality taking over than than do the larger arenas 0f the control and operation of the local Provincial and Dominion affairs. On light, heat and power company’s 1 this account it would appear to be plant when the franchise of that com- well to make all conditions propitious pany expires, as it will in about two for the fullest consideration on muni- 1 years. In one way, it. appears to be cipal matters. Christmastide is 8.8- ltouching on a matter a long way ‘ suredly not the best time for a mun- ahead, and yet as a business propogj- icipal contest, and ODWO lags behind tion there is no time like the present} the other ’ more progressive provmces to discuss and evolve plans for the re-g in this one regard. Nova Scotia, 191' duction of light and power charges. ‘ instance, holds municipal elections in The question is, of such close inter.J November, New Brunswick in Octob~ est to a large body of business men; er, Manitoba on the first Tuesday and others that the more continuedi }in December and Saskatchewan and publicity given the matter, the more, profitable it will promise to be. The in the minds of all town citizens, {making no mistake by adding this! and the Legislature would do well to iitem to their program for the year. I consider the setting aside of a more: The success of the municipal plant appropriate and convenient season in Orillia suggests much timely food for the annual election. 4,“. ”m...“ -1"... A- u.“ “A we“, and New Year’s weeks citizens in general are too occupied with the ‘ jollities and enjoyments of the sea- son and with the trade caused by these things, to devote the porper thought and the proper time to a full consid- eration of measures and men in mate ters municipal. Municipal politics bear a closer and more vital reaJtion to the pocketbook: Some contemporary newspapers have raised the question as to why municipal elections should be held at the particularly awkward time at which they are at present brought on in this province The only answer to such a question seems to be that cus~ tom has so decreed it, and Ontario people being creatures of custom will not depart from precedent, until; a strong agitation and continued pub- ilcity have shown a better time and a better way. The chief objection to the present time for municipal elections lies in} the fact that during the Christmas 1 ‘- AVAUNT, YE FLATTERER! I On the other hand, if the trade of the readers of The Free Press is con- sidered worth having, it should be ‘ worth asking for, and the only way in which it can be solicited is through these columns. The merchant, who wilfully throws away good trade, or who neglects to grasp his opportun- ity, would assuredly appear to be lacking in the strongest sense of business acumen. Light, Heat Power Company are benefit of all and the general ad- using any system of preventing users vancement of the town and the town’s power from using in a legitimate W8? business. In this connection The "Vb“ they are paying for, and paying Free Press is particularly desirous to [dearly 1'01” at that, .then certainly the do its part fully, and so calls special matter 3119“.“ beiglven fullest {Jabbe- attention to the advertisements in 1‘3" Publicity vull assuredly induce this and other issues. At the present such conSJderation bY_ the people in time practically al lthe business men :general as "11,1 make it very Pmbfible of Lindsay use The Free Press col- that ”1.98118 Wm be £0“?! to prevent umns to appeal to the people. Shrewd a continuance of what is on its face :business men have convinced them- a straight injustice. The Presidentl selves that if they desire to reach all and Secretary 0f the Board Of Trade . 7 . have done a useful service by bringing classes not some particurar clique the question to the public notice. or outfit of faddistsâ€"they must use . The Free Press, which caters to atl, J 33:82:53lgagigcfigflmcogflg treating all classes fairly and rightly. ; money out of their business, than the Readers of The _Free Press thus ap- g average user of power has to make: pealed t0 for the" trade, can re“ 83' sufficient to meet the charges of the1 sured of square treatment and right company. This is a noticeable (115,! dealing from the merchants who use advantage to the town of Lindsay as} these columns. L _L-,_ me _ ._ _ ‘ use these well-wishers for the mutual In view of the very remarkable growth of the business along all lines, The Free Press cannot. help but feel that it is blessed with a. very wide circle of good friends; and having friends, there is nothing left but to During the comparatively short time public notes these matters for them: in which the Free Press has been in selves and draw their own condu- business, its growth along the lines sions. H 1003] contemporaries 003' of advertising patronage, circulation tinue their weak and belated imita- and general prestige has been phe- tion of The Free Press the public will nomenai. For the very many kind undoubtedly be tempted to place them ‘expressions in words and in‘ actions, Simply in the same class as the mon- which have shown the friendship of {key and the PMTOt. two tamed crea- the community in general towards tures whose bumps o! mimicry are this favored paper. The Free Press is outstanding and whose powers of ini- properly grateful, and will endeavor tiative have been sacrificed to their to continue receiving this generous own peculiar style of personal beauty. support by doing the best possible to _____.._____ merit it. I lune‘vm Mun". a..- . .-.._ MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. Again, it must be said that Canada should depend on her own resources and on the strength of the Empire of Which this nation is a part. that the President has just now 1)!an ed out in his usual impetuons way. A WORD TO READERS. d vâ€"v‘iv - .â€" “v.- u uuu W16 WU VVCILWW, porper thought il MUNICIPAL puu'r REDUCES :from $3. 75 to $4 00, sale ......... 82.00 :18 full considâ€"E PRICES. I Men’ 3 $5.50 and $6.00 Tweed Over- men in mat- _ ~ The Free Press recently refezred to . closer and g the advisability of the town of Lind- pocketbook Jsay commencing to consider the ques- - I“ - .. â€" A 7 n-‘A-A -. A- mfg“; :1“ The Light, Heat a Power Company . ’ late having less dificulty in making .nd rightly. {money out of their business, than the ‘5 thus ap- l average user of power has to make an re“. 33' sumcient to meet the charges of the and “8}" company. This is a noticeable dis- ’3 who use advantage to the town of Lindsay as a whole. The village of Fenelon 15‘ trade 0f Falls, for instance, charges $10.00 per} 955 is 0011- lhorse power for its service, while I ShOUld be $40.00 is the charge here in Lindsay. My way in Yet Fenelon Falls is making its pow- s through er and light plant a profitable suc- ant, who ‘cess. Brockville, Orillia and many trade, or other municipalities are giving good' opportun- I service at low rates in the lines of! decrease in charges. Last year the rates were so much below the old.time monopoly prices as to leave no doubt as to the success or the venture. Last year also the plant showed a surplus of $10,000 which was applied to the reduction of taxes. The new rates are a noticeable re- duction on last year’s prices. For storeetheratehuheenxeducedhom 280entetol€centaperlampamonth; for houses, from so tents to 18 cents 1 amonth. Theeepriceearealeofora 84 hour power every day. 01am. had unforeeen Mamie. in *installing the plant at Ragged Bap- ida. Haditnotbcenforthin.muniâ€" cipd ownership enthusiasts claim that Ormia could give light at 18 or 13 cents per month. I: Grime can make 90 excellent a sham there ’ late 1) :htly. Im on eg 5 ap- i even! “1 83' suffici nght comps ’ use advan‘ a who le of Falls, 0011' horse 1 be 1 $40.00 y ip [Yet Fe and others that the more continued publicity given the matter, the more profitable it will promise to be. The Board of Trade would certainly be {making no mistake by adding this iitem to their program for the year. The success of the municipal plant in Orillia suggests much timely food for thought along the light and power line. At a special meeting of the‘ Orilia Council this week, the charges‘ to users of electric light were revised and the public statement of the new scale of prices is most interesting when compared with the costs unde'r the old private ownership system. Since Orillia has taken over the lighting plant there has been a steady ‘ ' “"_O in the way of public education along this line they will be accomplishing one more useful and profitable service for the town of Lindsay. If the Board of Tradé wni' take up the latter question and_do something _‘_ 4L- ‘ - "w I n These facts are not suggested here and now with any desire to find fault I “'00 lines for """""" with the Light, Heat Power Co. f $1.25 lines for ............ That Company is doing no more than ‘ - most other companies would do “131.501ines for """"""" they had the legal opportunity. The f $2.“) hues for ............ 1object in bringing forward these sug-g Big drive in Wrapperettefi gestions at this time is simply to pre. ‘ reg 15c, sale 9jgc; reg. 10c, pare the way in some measure for the advancement of the idea of public ' ‘ ownership of this plant. The fran-g “rum “is" five” by the ‘0“ “in “m 5 8c lines for ..... ". ........ out if about two years, and it 3 . would appear to be to the general ad- j: 15c hues for .............. vantage to have the plant then con-« ducted by the municipality, ’ GOlf coats If the Board of Tunis mm n.1,- ..... power and light, and are still malt: ing their plants pay. The inference is surely evident. The letter published elsewhere in {this issue Item the Secretary of the Board of Trade touches on a matter 01 more than passing interest. If the Light, Heat Power Company are using any system of preventing users power from using in a legitimate way Â¥,L ,A A‘ turea whose bumps o! mimicry are outstanding and whose powers of ini- tiative haw been sacrificed to their own peculiar style of personal beauty. n‘om. If local contemporaries con- tinue their weak and belated imita- tion of The Free Press the public will undoubtedly be tempted to place them that beyond s doubt. The flee Press is content to lead, and finds no {suit with its contemporaries for tagging on ‘ behind. For the sake, however, of the dignity and standing of the newspa- per fraternity, The Free Press respect- fully suggests that contemporaries ex~ ercise a little originality and a. little initiative of their own. The reading public notes these matters for them-‘ selves and draw their own comm-l LINDSAY’S POWER AND LIGHT QUESTION. Toronto. Dec. iâ€"The (lath occur- red on Sunduy of the “do" 0‘ the hte Hon. Sidney Smith. '50 m ' memberdSirJohnA. W3 Wmmfinaoumw DEATH OF “88. (HOW) SIDNEY “ITH. Mrs. Ju.‘ Rudd spent Bundzy hen, the guest of Mr. Buddzby. Hrs. Wm. Adkins upent Tuesday in Lindsay. Mrs. Forbert hu imprfived the appennnce at her house very much by__a 113311700“ of paint. (Correspondence Free Press.) Burnt River, Dec. l.-Onr new steel bridge is finished, all but the steel. which we hone to get in o tew deys. Mrs. David Chalmers is home, d. ‘91 spending 3 couple of week: with her daughter in Toronto. i Wewill have moreto say {about thuegoodsnutweek. Don'ttorguthebukauocid on Toys. 25 pet can below mm Prices 61.00 lines for ....... $1.25 lines for ......... 181.50 lines for .. ‘ $2.00 lines for ......... $2.25 lines for 8|.75 $1.50 lines for ................. 8H9 $2.00 lines for ................. 8|.“ Big drive in Wrapperettes, 36 inch, reg 15c, sale 9’/,c; reg. 10c, sale ..1c 18 Men’s and Boys’ Odd Overcoats, 10-4 Flannelette Sheets, regular $1.10 pair, sale 85c, 11-4, sale $1.15, 12-4, sale ............... White Wool Blankets, $3.50, sale, $2.65; $4.50,' sale $3.75; 35.50, sale .................. 4 15 pieces 54 inch Tweed, in good range of colorings, a splendid cloth for Skirts and Children’s Coats. Cheviot, WaZes, Serge, Venetian and new stripe efiects, all pure wool, regular 60c, building sale . 10 pieces Tweed, 42 inches wide, all good shades, regular 40c to 50¢, White Bedspreads 200 yards Priestley’s Venetian shrunk and unspottabvle finish, in black, navy and cardinal only, reg. $1, at . 15 pieces black and colored soft Taffeta Silk, reg. 60c, sale ....... Black Merve Silk. will not cut, reg. 95c, building sale ........... Men’s Clothing Black Peau de Soie Dress Silk. heavy, will not cut, regular $1.15, Attractive List of l Dress Goods 1 To effect an immediate clearance Of our Fur Department, extralordim,y price reductions have been made. When you buy furs for yourself or as Christ. mas gifts, let us prove haw much better it is, to select a garment made of mid. winter pelts. They are the thickest: richest, 810553“ and longest wearing fun THE WEEKLY FREE EXTRAORDINARY PRICE REDUCTIOTS BURNT RIVER. " Q... .3 41;. ‘ . teduth oocur- filmytomlkenomeinm gnaw '1“ ll . to 'nm'flh‘h‘mfih .1 OHM“ Gaymdm.Youn¢muyw. â€" this Pointundapofl-mvmh bwmmeug mnmhhmdnmwm kg-.. , Another- Week of Our Great EXtBflSiOfl Saie ....... [Dc bulletwoundoometimaqouou. mfimey'l'owmhip. It. will be mnembeaed tint he uni we, youth, Tommy Gordon. m on to- “mammaomemum â€".- LXII-J -_ -_w mil sun-52R JACK! ARE VERY then his widow hos resided chiefly in macs. Toronto. lo cut ciea this The deceased lady '“ 83 you: of hgfpexzt-imcome grated. dim- llce. "1d 9"" ‘0 he manage '“ culty in obtaining rally good men illiu M"! Ann . Bennett: of. P0" (or the lumber amps. With the Hope. She i! “"1““ by “‘ Chad?“ glut mum at unemployed labor at Mrs. (Dr. ) G. Herbert Burnhun u a present. one mm“ in” dnuehW-mdhermn‘mnmn- thnttheoppooite would bethecue Smith; Winnipeg; Sidney mthed- ; erick Smith.0“l't»mdw~ 3- "'5 havetopick thebeumenud payI J. D. smith, oi Tomato. The inner- of Cobourg, Men’s RaHined Coats, otter collu. befver cloth shell, reg. $75.00 an M An investigation ‘blouse from, western sable collar and reveres. Regular $60.00, sale ‘0 M POST-NORTEM EXAM l NATION, {price while they 1w. 6 only Ladies' Fur-lined Coats. in green. black and brown shell, extra \fine broadcloth, neatly strapped with nature lAluka sable collar and musk- Fur and Fur-lined Coats [ One piece wool, olive had , . ., an! 1535:8031: Kmuné... 70c 20 per cent. 01! Brussel tapestry and union carpeting not listed. mm cnmson flowers, reg. 700 92c., sale ........... uni-ct... ! One piece crimson and ooooooooooooooooooooooooo with areal Values in Carpets and flilcloths 20 Per Cent. off all Carpets and Oilcloths Western sable empire mnfl, value $8.00, building sale German mink tippet set and mufl, tab and tail, trimmed, regular $29.00, building sale the set 23.30 Ladies’ German mink set, scarf and mufi, trimmed with head. tails and claws, reg. value 3%, build~ ing sale price .............. 21.80 White thibet throw tie and Mink Marmot throw ties, reg- $6. 00,! E , l 8" sale 84.;80 reg. $8.,00 sale 720‘ .m ’ reg. ”3'50’ bldg e lo. ‘6' 40 reg 3900 building we Alaska sabe stole.60 inches long, Child’s white Thibet set, mufl and trimmed with ten tails. reg. 9 60 stole, reg. $4. 25, sale 83. 40 regular 812. 00, building sale ...... 0 $5.50. sale $4.;4O reg. 57.50 6“ building sale ............... Alaska sable stole, 72 inch, 14 m 1.334., n. . . . .1'88- ‘17-)!” sale ............ O Misses’ imitation ermine throw tin and muff, reg. 3.5.00, build- ‘ M Grey and white squirrel lock throw tie and Empire mufl, reg. $10.50, building sale ........ 8.40 Mink Marmot set, regular $11.00. building ule ........ Sale 'of High-grade Furs Brown Coney set, stole and mud gular $6.50, building ode : 9n piece all wool green flowers. reg “manna " M”??? ..‘.‘.’? 5.20 :91??? 49.50 Jacket, with Eeen all 69c ”Wmâ€"www- m 1.!)me 1...; 4g .7 7w"‘ ”Floyd 3110' "if; -va, Men's Neutral Gauntlets, $6 for . Men’s Natpral Canadian Coon Coats, heavily tuned, nice dark shades nine only. Regular 860 for $48; 870 for 856; and reg. sea, build- ing sale price .............. 64.00 Men's black and brown detachable FarCollu,re¢.8400,saJe.. 0 an I , Factory flannel in red and 27 {black check ,reg. 33c., sale . . C ”811:8; Black Lamb Collars, Heavy twill factory flannel 359. , sale 27¢; reg. 43c, Grey flannel 26 inches wide me" sale 18c.; rec. 29¢, I Men’s astrachan and seal driver caps, Yes. $5.00. 8816 “~00: A on reg. $6.00, sale ......... Military flanneling, just the thing for Children’s grey lamb cap, rich curl, reg. 3.75, building sale 9 M $23.50. sale .................. pix-e mufi Extra large full-tuned western sable empire mufl, reg. 89.25, building sale ............... 7.40 Men’s Nutria beaver caps, Natural Allah sable mufl. large empire style. regular $12.00, building Large black thibet stole with em- 3'8 Nutna beaver caps, 3 lo . . . . . .................... C ...T‘.’T‘Z....‘.‘.‘.‘f"f’f 12.10 If??? 4.80 Beaver ‘fi were . year ago. and i1 100” anployers will haw W 059’ W m, .watch more carefully « “Md men and talk the "Wu they obtain me best- ”M m employemem. [.9155 sud‘ . .y .. be 1‘ work, and the M II .by foreigners Who we” ' ork and W These are no: ms: wood. hastily g1u~ .1 ‘ ._ made to last and 11.. ! FURNITURE If you are 101'}th: f : reliable SW" at fair prices. y‘u VJ: find 12:15 W place. Wenofler )- .2 PARLOR sens. EASY chs ROCKERS. sons. ooo P150“ Be Sensible and come In this Great Sale and see the MM rWns we have ever afletedh this season at the year. 312 Ladies' C0af~ brown, green and I Opposite Camphcil's William-s: THURSDAY. DECEMBER Special Sale of Lad- ies’ Cloth Goats Manufacturen' ~ kins. {Tenerifle Mats 1. r z .c. 3‘20. L: -'r Ladies’ Handkerc? ~. f~ for Chrh‘t'” gifts. Lovely lam, handkerchzez': With neat hem. i- : -; 5c. 7c am It Manufacturere' ruraliws of 13125. men’s and chi]dnn'~ Lahdkerchriw Z of regular priw 10c Prints, 8c: 1.3; :'.-r . Zephyrs and Berks; “um $1.00 Overalls for . $1.70 Flanneleue Suns f0 20 per cent. diw Jr: ofi Blankets and Bed «Wu-Prinz for ......... Be An Muslims I Striped Tux-hug f. . reg. 60c., salu 4..” silk. $1.00 Venetian Dr... $1.25 Black Yuri”. 25c. Cashmer» >13 4 - Colored Kid <1? ~~._~ sale ............ __ _. Black and Color» r»: 53(- 3L05 lines for .V , Sl.% lines for $1.35 lines for $21K) lines for .. . $2.50 lines for ‘ _ 60c fines for . $1.25 lines for $1.75 Lines for $1.50 lines for 3311) lines for 81.00 lines fc.‘ $1.35 lines in; $1.0 lines for . 32.“) lines for 5-4 Table Oi].~. FOR X MAS. Startling Sale of Dress Goods Miscellaneous Men’s Cardigans Lace Curtains L ‘m'ermgs ,' $9.60 in hm for ( labie at? limo-S 31.. 315 Si. SI; 8th *m‘hea I“. n. n. n. Is for the p: lt mini)- stance; the to walls 3 c3 we separatin he eflect, ( een, while ‘1 on leather. Id pretty, vii t den should in who 11 he editorial p nd mouth dim mas organiz kha- topics. ‘. Rthrough. T1 2 same shoul‘ A HANDSO‘ Mum layer from a ‘ reviewing ch vs. Clyd . An article n be interesm m by R. R. We speaker 3n Horticnl‘ may! the I” [d department: ad 'ith timel: m a direct l at branch the children' haeveral ill We of PRINT Ian full INTE with