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E‘éfi PAGE TWO coaréest food, and housed in the roughest “tanner. If he rebelled he was sent ;o the hulks'. Confinof in a narrow, damp cell, A. very interesting survival from an age that is happily long past is the old convict-ship Success, the last of the “hulks ’ or floating prisons, in which it was the practice to confine refractory convicts in the penal col- odes of Australia. The file of the British criminal who was transport- ed to Australia during the century from 1760 to 1860 was not a happy one. He was compelled to work hard in semitropical heat, usually in the quarries He was loaded with a heaSIy ba‘l and chain, fed on the THE LAST OF THE OLD CQNVICT SHIPS LINDSAY, FRIDAY DEC. 27th. ’12. $1.25 w ysar; $1.00 If pa‘d In advance (Inc! to publiSher {is have no subscription agents. WILSO\¢~' WILSON, THE LINDSAY POST XMAS FRUITS Office. Q» .anta Claus is Coming Kent Street - - Lindsay Th's store will be open in the evenings from now until Christmas Proprietors. F1 esh supplies of all the choicest fruits. California Navals, Floridas, Mexicans, Tangerines. Oranges from 20:: t6 50c. Grape fruitâ€"Malaga Grapes Also finest lines of cheese. Good old cheese 20c lb. Stil- ton, Limburger and Cream Cheese. Adams Bros. . Greene Music Ce. Lm. XMAS HINTS FOR YOU William St. bring into the home the voices of great artists, and best entertainers. Vic- trolas are from $20.00 up. If de_.ired, on easy pa}- ments. Double sided records are 90c. W hen thinkmg of Christmas, remember me Victrola and the ’ famous / trademark- VICTROLAS ing into the home the ices of great artists, and st entertainers. Vic- ilas are from $20.00 up. de_.ired, on easy pa}- :nts. Double sided ~ords are 90c. When inking of Christmas, member the Victmla d the smous / Ldeniark- nus IAS‘I'ER'I VODCI SOLD ON EASY PAYMENT asagitt would be nzuch appreciated- New stock has just arrived from Europe, and our speciai Xmas Gift Iu fit, (om- prising Violin, Bow, Box, Instruction Book,_5xtra set of strings, and rééi'fi', for only $15.00, will at ionce appeal to you as *just the thing for your girl or boy or fora friend. Come and see these outfits Tnere was never a time when there was such a demand for Edison Phonographs, and the one here shown is the mosl popular style, the Fireside. It brings happiness, pleasure and fun 101‘ all. Singers and Bands are at vour pleasure day or night, and this phono raph with [2 Edison Unbreakable Racards, can be yours for $45.30. Sold on easy plyments of from $1.00 per week Xmas Phonographs up. GENUINE VIGTRDLAS the service of commerce. For. some years the old ship has been on exhi- bition. The cells, irons, ball and chains, flogging whips, anklets, and other When Great Britain finally abanâ€" doned the transportation of crimin- als in 1869 the Success was sunk in Sydney harbor. Before long, howev- eri she was raised, and proving as seaworthy as ever, went back into The Success was one of the five merchant vessels lying at anchor in f Sydney harbor that were deserted by ‘officers and crew at the time of the gold discoveries in the early fifties. That was no uncommon thing when the gold fever was at its height. All five ships were seized by the govern- ment and, converted into floating prisons. The Success was the largest of these vessels. Built in 1790 at Moulmein, Burma, for the East In- dia. trade, she has the further dis- inction of being the oldest vessel afloat today. Her hull is of teak, or ironwood, which is much harder than British oav. very likely below the water line, he scarcely saw the light of day for the first year or two of his confinement. The 'punlsnments were of tne severest character, and confinement to the hulks was almost equivalent to a. sentence of death. These Phonographs and 12 Records make fine of the best Christmas Gifts W'hut would cheer the heart of your Girl or Boy more than to have a real nice piaxn in yOur home Christmas morning? They are looking forward some day to having one ofihese grand instruments. Why not have it for Xmas Our Santa Claus Piano is a beautiful instrument and a style that has made many hearts and homes happv, and a specxal mice card of $345 is on the instrument this year. Some in and ask to see our SAHTA GLAIIS PIANO. A NICE VIULIN OUTFIT Edlscn‘s New flue Amberel n~ breakatle Record is hls lates invention. No more 0:8 or danger from breakage, and they are only 650 each. I 19 The real terror of this lower deck, 5' . however, was the “black hole,” a ’11 small space near the bow only two ll feet and eight inches across. When a " man was put in there, no one heeded whether he lived or died. There were floggings for the most trivial ofiences, and the prisoners had no food except bread and water. No man was sentenced to these hulks for less than two years. The vessels were anchored nearly two miles out to .sea, and the records of the Success jshow that not a single prisoner ever " .' made his escape from her. "H‘m B means of correction that were used in the old cruel days are still to be seen. There is an authentic history of the vessel compiled from prison re- cords from which it appears that all prisoners confined on board had to wear legâ€"irons, some of which weigh- ed fifty-six pounds. Even the “good" men, who were taken from the ship daily to work in the quarries, wore fourteenâ€"pound irons. These men were kept below decks at night in cells that were seven feet in each dimen- sion. The only light and ventilation came in over a barrel slit at the hip, about six inches wide. The worst criminals were confined in a still lower tier, in cells only four feet by seven, partly below the water line. Here perpetual dark and dampness reigned, and the mortality from consumption alone was fearful. The prisoners in this inferno, hot, dark and damp, were allowed to see daylight only one hour in the twen- tyâ€"four, when they were taken on the main deck for exercise. If they attempted to communicate with one another, they were fastened in a stooping position to a railing that ran along the narrow corridor between the cells. A hoop cf iron that encircled the neck kept the head always bent down, and iron straps bound the feet. The hands were twist- ed together in a handcufi shaped like the figure eight. The victim remain- ed in this torturing position, unable to move any part of his body, until he gave signs of utter collapse. For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Boughi Bears the Signature of CASTOR IA INGRAMâ€"1111 loving memory of our dear father, James Ingram, who de- parted this life at Cameron, Ont., Dec. mm, 1911. The stroke is bitter, the loss severe, To part with one we loved so dear, A loVing father, true and kind, No friend on earth like him we find. SORROWING ONES. \V. R. VVIDDESS,10WH Agent: Phone 11 Machine and Bell. A. MacNab Depot Agent. Phone 31 Machine and Bell. Mr. D. Curtis has returned home after several months trip through the West and States. Mr. Mellevill-e Brokenshire is spendâ€" ing Christmas at home. Mrs. Robert Toole was in Lindsay Tuesday on business. Miss Laura. Fee visited friends in Lindsay this week. THE BOY AND THE BANK ACCOUNT Miss Maud Crown visited her friend Miss Nora Nichols on Tuesday. The Junior League concert on Mon- day night was a. decided success. The proceeds amounted to $13. Mrs. J. C. Eaton, of Toronto, vis- ited her mother, Mrs. John McCrea on Tuesday. Miss Carrie Poast, who isattending Linnsay Collegiate was home over Sunday. Quite a number attended the Choral Society concert on Dec 18th. There are ggeveral factors that are Peeponsi-ble for tne making of an in- dustrial and thrifty man out of an active and wide-wake boy, and one of the most important of these is get- ting the boy to start a bank account at his own in his early teens or bet-ore Not only shauld the lad be encourag- ed to out most of the money he earns on deposit in such an account, but it will help to still further encourage him if the fund is increased a bit now and then by those interested in him. The having and building up of such a bank account will not only make a boy saving and thrifty, but 'he will at the same time learn the value of a hollar, while the incentive he will have to add to tfie sum on deposit will keep him from spending foolishly the money he earns. Help that rest- less, active boy to start a bank ac- count. It may make a man of him The Penny Saving Bank is instituted for that purpose and is now in oper- ation io our schools here. Miss Nora Nichols was a. visitor to Lindsay on Saturday. Mr. Motsom German is visiting his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lowes. l The funeral of the late John Mills itook place from the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. Magee an Monday 11.30 to St. Mary’s Cemetry Lifford. Deceased was a member of the Meth- odist Church. The \earers were Messrs William Earle, Albert Stinson, George Magee, Joseph Beatty, William Rob- insoo and 'John Sanderson. He leaves to morn his lose, one daughter, Mrs.‘ S. Magee, Janetvill'e, and W. Magee Omem'ee, and two sons, Chas. Mills in the West. Mr. Cecil Corneil has gone to Tor- onto to work in the Massey Harris Machine Shop. Miss Rhea Patterson who is attend- ing school in Lindsay, spent Sunday with her aprents. Mrs. Lowery Brooks has returned after spending a. couple of weeks with his sister, Mrs. W. McCallum, of Bdb- caygeon . Rev. Mr. Chapman occupied the Methodist pulpit at Bethel, Sunday morning and evening, it being anni- versary Sunday. Miss Turner, of Beaverton, visited her friend, Miss Davidson, last week. Mr. Bert Skuce, of the Bank of Toronto, was home over Sunday. Mr. Reuben Bradley, of Dunsford, was home Over Sunday. Mr. Walter Elliott, of Toronta., spent a few days at home last week. SINGLE FARE Dec. 24, 25, good for return Dec. 26 also Dec. 31, and Jar}. 1, good for re- turn Jan. 2, 1913 CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR RATE S Between all stations in Canada east of Port Arthur. also to Dem-nit and Port. Huron. Mich. Buffalo, Black Rock and Susoensim Bridge, N. Y Full particulars and tickets from any Grand Trunk Agent. OMEMEE JOTTINGS THE LINDSAY POS'l . IN i‘eiE ORIAM f FARE AND 1 ONE - THIRD a ec.21,to Jan.1,good for return Jan.3.1913 The unfortunate man who has been employed as a farm hand, attempted to cross the river at a point near Meehan’s Landing, above Fox’s brim:- yard. The ice is very thin and treach- erous at present, and the poor fellow had- scarcely left the shore when the ice broke under him. A desperate tat- tle for life must have taken place. Hiscries for help were heard fully a mile away, but considerable time had elapsed before assistance arrived. A1- bert Curtin, who resides near the riv- er, was in the act of hitching up a horse when he heard the heartrending: shouts of the drowning man. He jumped into his cutter, and drove with all speed to the river, where he discovered Scott battling for his life. He threw the poor fellow out a. rail, but it proved of no assistance. Mr. Cornveil, who had been attracted by the shouts, came down to the river, and Curtin went up to a nearby house and secured a rope. Others had also heard the drowning man’s appeal for help and rails and the rope were used in an efiort to save him. Scott, who had become exhaust- ed after his fight against desperate odds, was no longer able to help himself, and sank from view. Saturday evening Chief Chilton and Constabie Thornbury were notified of the drowning. Mr. Thornb-ury and Mr. James Bell visited the scene of the accident that evening, but could do nothing towards recovering the body. Sunday morning the same gentlemen, accompanied by Chief Chilton, Fire- man Fred Roberts and John Hutch- inson visited the scene, taking a. punt with them. The ice was broken around the spot where poor Scott sank to his death. Several residents .V 013 Acton Reached Here 'E‘oday Restored to Her Eather at Train Last evening some half dozen men connected with the Fisher Oflice Fur- nitureLCompany, arrived in town and started to work at the Sylvester plant in order to get it in readiness as speedily as possible. The final end of a. case of Habeas Corpus with a great deal of human interest to it took place this mom- ing at the C.P.R., station, when twelve year old Sarah Viola Acton stepped 011 the train from Montreal, to join her father, Joseph Acton, of Brock, who was waiting there for her. The upper Scugog was the scene of of the vicinity had already institutâ€" a. sad tragedy on Saturday night, ed a search for the body, which was when John Scott of Valentia, bro- . ’ fmall recovered b th F d th- ther or Mr. Josh Scott, Pottingerâ€"st, 5' y e °r bro Lindsay, went to his death in the icy em in 10 feet of water- It was taken waters of the river, after a. brave t0 the morgue at Anderson Nuâ€" battle of nearly an hour’s duration. gent's. The little thing seemed awfully glad to be back under parental care, and the father also showed every evi- dence of relief and joy at again being united to his daughter. 6 The case occupied quite a lot of attention in Montreal, and the Post gave an account of it some days back. Little Sarah Acton went to SAD BROWNING IN THE UPPER SCNGOG JOHN SCOTT’S BATTLE WITH DEATH MORE MEN ARRIVE FOR NEW INDUSTRY PLANT TO START IN JANUARY The shafting is being placed in po- Tn Intending Buyers for Xmas HALL RACKS, MUSIC CABINETS, ROCKING CHAIRS, MORRIS CHAIRS, LOUNGE, PARLOR SETT, CHINA CLOSETS, CHEFFONIER. Anderson, Nugent C0. 3 What about buying a piece of Furni- ture to make your home more at- tractive. :-: :-- :-: :â€": Club in and instead of buying 6 or 7 small useless presents, buy something worth having. :-: S .fiu r. dmmwwa Hreee aPpNVl $§++$§++£+§ Mr. Fisher stated to the Post this morning that he expected the plant to be in operatiOn about the middle of January. The machinery to be in- stalled will be of the most modern visit her brother-in-law, Loue Larson in Montreal, with the intention of staying about a. week. When the time was up it is alleged the Larsons re- fused to let her return to her father in Brock. Finally the law was resorted to, and it was only after a great deal of correspondence and after the case had passed through the Montreal courts that the child was restored to its father. A telegram was received last night by Mr. F. Holmes Hop- kins, who handled the case for Mr. Acton that the authorities had plac- ed the girl on board the train for Lindsay, and he was with the father this morning to witness the arrival. sition and other improvements made to the interior. Is our sincere wish to all not f rgcztfztz many cus’omers of zhe past ten years, an c all prospe :tive purchasers of a Musical In 3 Sewing Machine mat we are, tbzuugh of 15 years in this line of goods. in a nosit'on coznprisesa good hone<t instrument an’i C recommen'i only the Best. Yet through 6 way we conduct our business and buying 1n 3 are ‘Drecared to give you very low prices < goods we offer you. Come and inspect £00715 1 I x WARREN’S PIANO STORE LINDSAY, FRIDAY The deceased was an “11w man, and when not employed With farmers resided with his brother m sister at Valentia. He had rm been employed at Mr. James 51W: in South Ops, and was in town on Saturday. It is supposed that her. in; the act of crossing the rim #4 Mr. Shea’s farm when he wasdmn. ed. When last seenhehad m parcels md them are believedto haw gone to the bottom of the river. The funeral of the Into John am will leave the residence 0! his m,‘ ther, Albert Scott, Valentin, at ojclock tomorrow (Tuesday) noon and thence to Valentin. ery for interment. STURGEON LAX He reports that Sturgeon La] from over on last Sunday and In day and now is becoming quite so! at the edges. Some time ago ice in formed from the sand bar as far. I the eye could see, towards Babes; geon, but a heavy. wind broke it! again in a ‘few days. Beaverton, Dec. Iiiâ€"(Spell! Moses Reilly of this place was fiI $20 and costs for being invalid on the public street, contrarytlfl1 local option by-law in force inf village. Justices Charles JunkinS! Thomas Foster presided. Mr. Robt. Graham, of Start Point gave the Evening Post 31 today, having driven from that lage at 4 o’clock this morning catch the train from Melon E Beaverton Drunk Heavily Fix (Special to the Post! Instr: Dec. 13.â€"-(S FROZEN 0‘ DEC int tdsa.“ OPP bile GM":e geographical tre of Bfitis: pulation of $hurches, sch selling from time to inve . of real estat‘ F“ completion c for sale t'n Burrard In transcontine: and farm Ian These inve: broke it Plain maps wishing to e: gassins ’ deuce soIicite C. M. 011! 311'. Bert 7 patient at th; Pit-81. has I ”0N. are sp mars with Punbroke. mmmend t Instigat ‘Waite, t} turned f r NEW RE Fort Geo J 7‘ orange blc of Winnip in a pin drop net pink roses To 01 given av: lovely W! and chant chiffon sla . W . Henry