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he did much AT example 10 leavenn proce to figure | prose for good cspechally on the young pembers of the Council of the « on' © 'Reach aro in no way "inferior to the members of Pickering ~ Oouiicil nod the ratepayers of Reach "have full senfidence in their Council that the- strictest economy compatible with efficiency directs their public acts, It is difficult to perceive what inducement our cotem, could have, in "making so flagrant a blunder as to asgert that the rate for Reach for the plement year ia ** 40} wills on the dol- ar," 5 could not be for the purpose ©f increasing the reputation 8f Picker- Jing Qouncil for 'thut Council require wo.such prop, bat if it was expected to disparage Reach Oouncil it entirely 'missed its aim for the reputation of this Oouncil stands too firm to be shaken by eo maliciously false state ment, « The rate for the township of Reach for the present year, as published in our issue of the 11th inst, is only 4 05 wills on the dollar, a most satis- factory rate indeed, ind as our Pick ering cotem. justly congratulates the "ratepayers of that municipality on their low rate of 4 mills on the dollar, 0 we in like manner coogratglate the ratepayers of Resch on the lowness of their rate of 4.05 mills on the dollar. It. should be observed that the {of the community. And though Jett this while yet a 'very young wan he had already established a noble re- putation as an active, enterprising merchant, honorable in his dealings and popular as a business man.-- While yet a very young man he left this some five years ago, all would have had him remain among us but the best wishes of all went with him, and every one now rejoices to see him return healthy, contented and pros- perous. He is now en in busi- ness in Ingersol and speaks highly of that town as a pleasant and prosperous business centre. The Ingersolites can- not fail to appreciate the many noble qualities of ti young merchant.-- Mr. Forman is accom, by his wife and two children and receive a hearty welcome and are lavishly en- tertained wherever they go. Dr. E. Oaupperi, second son of our worthy townswan, Mr. D. Oamp- bell, who has for the past five years been Jruoticing his profession in Bt. Ignace, Michigan, has sold out his practice there and intends taking a special course during the next year in New York city, jafter which he will permantently locate in Chicago. The doctor has been highly successtul and had a lucrative practice in Bt. 1, and vicinity. He hasa 05 Sa Wonmee to 'bis credit in one of etm he Sol : 'orop of the province as follows. past Total, 19,333,090 14,371,457 3,143,160 50, { I] the monetary institutions of his adopt- " * Sot Mr. desirable 'gu the week were a number of the United States' most popular citizens ; the fol- lowing all hailing from the Capital of the Empire State, were visitors at the Spo: tsman's Home, Messrs. Geo. 394 | Schwartz, John Ramroth, E. J. Bren- .00 x 17.05 29,201 - Tho above figures were supplied to the government by reliable parties, but reports from other sources vary from the above some making a higher and some a Jower average. Be that as it may if early frosts keep off for a couple of weeks Manitoba will have secured an abundant crop of choice grain, a generous supply for all her children sod large quantities to sell. The Great Race. Mr, Gustafson, a shrewd well in. _ formed politician, ventured the follow- © ing prediction as to the result of the cowing presidental election in the United States. He believes that the Democrats. would sweep the country. The uld cut nan, J, W, Grady, Jos. Goghan, Geo. Batman snd Daniel Kinary. They had a delightful and enjoyable time during their stay which was cut some- what short, owing the fact that the fish were somewhat shy, they did not bite with usual avidity ; however, Mr. Schwartz who is an expert fisherman, soon landed two fine ones--a 20 atid a 12 pounder. All speak in highest term of praise of the grand manner in which they were entertained at the Sportsman's Home. ---- Matrimonial. Port. Perry is parting with another of ber fair and charming daughters Mr. W. Brooks of Lindsay, an ative a drag, which had gone track olose to the pole, had left the} track, Doble drove her back to the sixteenth pole and then came down at a smashing gait. Frank Starr, behind the pacemaker, Abe Lincolfl, was wait- ing for him. Starter Walker leaned far over the railing of the judge's stand, his eyes on Dobl¢s face, watching to seo if he wanted the word. Just as tho mare shot beneath the wire Doble shook his head. Walker drew back aud Abe pulled up to await a second trial. Back to the distance flag this time, and at a gentle trot, which increased rapidly as she drew near the wire, a nod from Doble, a "go" from Walker, and the mare shot like an arn. to- wards the turn. There was work for Abe Lincoln now, 'and 'for the first sixteenth of a mile he lost ground steadily. Then Starr urged him on, and he was on Nancy's wheel at the 10 [3 a B ) quarter. Thera was not a sound in the dense- ly packed grand stand as the mare flew past the quarter pole in 31}--a 2.06 gait. As she started along the back stretch, trotting as true as a die, head well up, her feet striking the ground with the regularity of a pendulum, the crowd began to murmur: "She'll never do it: never in the world," but the old-timers outlined | & Doble's grey jacket against the picket fence beyond him, and as he them so rapidly that they seemed to be gol backward, they held their breath w beautiful gait, went by the ile pole in 1.03 a man in front of the grand stand called : 1.04'at the half." A mighty r3elt went up from the crowd. " Keep as she finishes 1"_shouted Starter Walker, but his warning was not needed. The crowd had subsided of its own accord. Jts own breathless interest in the event kept it quiet. Not a sound was heard as she mo past the three-quarter pole and turned into the home stretch. Abe Lincoln, under the whip, moved up to Nancy's throat-latch. Doble spoke gently to her and her feet flew faster than the eye could distinguish them, She'll do it! She'll dot!" yelled an irrepre- ssible, and there was a faint yell as the fastest quarter of pattering hoofs ever heard on a trotting track swept under the wire. There was a moment's pause consult ing of watches, and then an umbrella went sailing into the air from near the grand stand. It was accompanied by loud bowls, and then Bedlam broke loose. Hats, canes and coates were tossed wildly in the air. Men slapped each other on the back and shook hands with each other in sheer delight. * | Incidentally they kept on yelling, dl "joined in wishing them a long and. prosperous life together. 2 have no with to part with the of our town but when' men come around we "| - The loud cheers which went up told _and pleasing time was er increns- Taatapay bo received the hearty yr of their many friends Doble even before he'had slowed up that the record was broken, and as he came back to the was covered with a smile as wide as Emile] 's stand his face |" the visor of his cap. Hehad said that} Hanks would beat'the record f a Cheap Suit or a pair o ifor 10c, worth 15¢; se our 265c line which some (at Cash value) of w Below you will see mentioned a few of th If you have a minute to spare just drop in he County. be had. a look thorough. : daa READ BELO WES | Boys' Suits and Overcoats at less than 'Wholesale P 810 for $6.76 and all other Ready-made Clothing eq Cottonade for 16¢c and 80c Cottonade for 256¢. Feat! ll price 26c¢, for 19¢. Shirting at 8c, 10, 12:c goods Wo "Factory Cotton and White Cotton at less than N ecial Line of Sheeting--See it. Shaker Flannel at 8c, regular 10c and 12ic goods. In h lovely Goods at such low prices. Cc 12ic. Tweed Effects, double fold, at 16¢, re olors in Serge at 24¢, usual 40c goods, and the k Cashmeres and Fancy Black Goods ever puta a Co | 57ic lines, you will be pleased wit Two Job h.. In Gloves and Hosery the stock is very large Gents' Furnishings---in this department the same f Pants made to order we ose from and make them up in the latest style and for re you an Extra Bargain. Also a large range of Ties, Boring es tho | "usual to be h i i ar for the Dollar-than is usual to be X S a oe eople will ask you 40c for. Crocker orth $12, for $6.95 ; also $3 Toilet Sets for $2.26. -- uld tell you of lots more but space will no er, come at once to jet the choice. Remember these prices are fo C ch we want any quanity in exchange.