for the children. Miller's we ae resi Don't Like Even Numbers. The Siamese have so strong a ion against even numbers ‘chat they ‘will have none of them. The num! * ef rooms ina house, of windows or doors in s room, eyen on Subscribers who do not receive their jpaper regularly will please notify us at onee. Apply at this office for advertising rates THE MILVERTON SUN. THURSDAY, DECEMBEK 7, 1899, AMONG THE POULTRY, Do not feed too much soft feed. ny four ducks to one drake. Never use imperfcet fowls for breed- Feed milk and’ bran for growth, milk and meal to fatten. Generally, the better the scratcher be the better the layer. When yon get ready to fatten fowls, do the work quickly. Sey fe the cocks from the hens; they molt better alone. eee gree me range, in danger of * Get rid of the leas con me not in- tend to keep’ throu; those who seth one or two breeds. ‘Lnere never was, and never will be, = Raiversal panacea, in one remedy, for all ills to which flesh is beir—the very nature bc ianuy aeseivs helngranes Costas the germs of other and differently seated sate, a remedy for many and grovious ills By its gradual ad judicious. use, aod cuteptic by tie Influenes which Qui nine exerts on Nature’s own restoratives. Irrelieves the drooping spirits of those -h whom a chronic state ae mores des- — id lack of interest eis a isease, and, by y ranguilzing ‘the nerves, and refreshing sleep— sae the action of the blood, strengthening the frame, and giving life fo the digestive organs, which naturally id increased sul ice—result, im- fev ved appetite. Northrop é& Lyman of ‘oronto, have given to the public their rior Quinine Wine atthe usual rate, |, gauged by the opinion of scientists, this wine approaches nearest perfection of any inthe market. All druggists sellit. . Sham Fights in the English Army. Mock fights are Se in ii #ervice, where llega er to march, charge, dati t, line of battle, and do all a ails which are likely to be required in act- ual warfare, except to kill the suppos- ed enemy. The soldiers take great de- light in it. Many persons suffering from rheuma- tism have been Teciacatee pars by ‘Miller’s Compound Iron Pills. Co-operative Workmen. A little more than a few workmen at Rockdale, joined to- which now includes 1,000 societies, with a total membership of 1,000,000. Great Things from Little Causes Grow. —It takes very little toderange the stom- ach, The cause may be slight, # cold, something eaten or drank, anxiety, worry or some other simple cause. But if pre- cautions = not taken, may have most serious co: Many a ichronieally debilitated econstitu- tion to-day owes its destruction to ats causes not aaa calt with in time. ae digestive apparatns in healthy eon ition and all w: Sable Pills are better than any other “tor ‘Millions of Stars. The most wonderful astronomical Jadder must all-be odd. ‘Broken down systems, shattered nerves, et connie tieeae Ses SADMIY to8 ces by Miller's Compound Iron Horses’ Tails in Rubber Sacks, Horses’ tails are protected from mud in the box the animals were readily killed. Buying a Dress in J. pan. papher am this and wrecis:ly as though she were labelled. STOMACH TROUBLE 4 FREQUENT SOURCE OF THE MOST INTENSE MISERY. Mr. Harvey Price, of Bismark, Suffered for Years Before Finding a Cure—Dr. ‘Williams’ Pink Pills Restored Him. who suffer from stomach troubles are truly to be made Life seems a burden to them; food is dis- tasteful, and even that of the plats Kind is frequently fol Howes By am not only willing but anxious to say a good word in behalf of his med- icine, and thus point the road to health to some other sufferer. For five years I n afflicted with ene mee and a ere liver. = my: spiahe ag food eae to ie taste, but neither the medical treat- ment nor the diet seemed to help me to any degree. In January, 1899, the climax of my trouble appeared to be la to my other frou, placed me in such a sition that none of Cr Sse looked for my recoy- ery. My appetite was almost com- pletely gone, and I experienced. great weakness, dizziness, vomiting spells and violent headach fas also troubled with a cou; mn my whole system. I shall After existing in In May d before these were gone un- doubted relief was experienced. Thu: encouraged I continued the use of the pills, and with the use of less than a dozen boxes, I was again enjoying the best of health. Ican now attend to amy farm work with the greatest ease. My appetite is beter than it has been for years, and stomach trouble that had so long made my life mis- erable vanish I have gained in weight, and can saf enjoying better health than I have done for years before. I feel anite sure that those who may be sick o oyill ta vie ee tate aia of Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills. Pills make pare, Pills are a specific hestill, ‘These “pills afoinever sold ht the fall name “Dr. Wi Pills for Pale People.’? All others are counterfeits and should always be the genuine, and be made well. etism in Bricks. and rain in wet weather, by a newly designed cover, consisting of a tubular | sack of rubber or other waterproof material. ‘The great lung healer ts found in that excellent medicine sold as Bickle’s Anti Consumptive Syrnp. It soothes minishes the sensibility of the tmetnbrane of the throat and air passages, and coughs, colds, soreness in the chest, Bronchitis ae. “thas cared many when supp pposed to be far advanced in consump- tion. 2 Rapid Spin ning. A new cotton iy is said to be capable of running 20,000 revolutions = minute. If so 0 it will revolutionize the spmning business. Miller's tae brid Magne’ From time to time experts have oe certain unexplainable pecul- 2 antes Moire Diers os Seer pills ‘which: eee mmo ol dently than to beget printal fateraal, die bances in the patient, adding to his troubles and perplexities rather than- diminishing them. Que mixht as well swallow some corr melee’s Vegetable Pils aves nd ane va eee and ot the taste, and thetr action is mild and :| St. Jacobs Oil PROMPTLY k&#ervMaTIsM, NEURALGIA, SCIATIOA, LUMBAGO, CURES SPRAINS, BRUISES, SORENESS, STIFFNESS. SAW THE FURNACE. But the Result of the Inspection Was Ver High-Bresi Horses Sell Well. ‘There is now, and ease will be, a demand for at flesh, not- =e 3 ine at his guest. in the basement,” he sata, Soins alicia ane “Uwant to show you my furnace.” ‘The hostess glanced up, with a queer slightly, and then they stepped down the stairs tog ue “Biers went straight to the and, reaching above the Inrseked (a Hentees(onlied: down & squat black bottle and a small glass. He fill- “Here’s to the furnace,” he said, little careful, you korn on account of the old lady. Best wi rope ie eee visitor, with ipinnce ts tn: Crane seit vote wonid call Wea ‘mighty good sam- ple of spoiled cid “wht What?" And the host hastily all, the old lady has discovered the hiding — _ Wonder tos in thunder she th Heavens! What a a contempt as Let's go stairs.” “How ie fe Tollybey ike the for nace?” ing’ the alee ise she looked up, wi pleasant 8 at aektalated. sent did tis ‘beat © a smile “Ivea splendid furnish— should say furnace,” he oe “I don’t think I ever saw one with better appoint- fuents outside and inside.” mn top, too?” queried the host- n she pointed to the n register at her feet. “It's quite wonderful,” sh “how a ctly the sound of voices in below comes up trout se I could hear ey- ery word y Then she ighed ot softly. But the men made no comment— Cleveland Plain Dealer. itera! Routine. ‘An author filled out as follows a question blank from one = the terary review prnciesien recent “Do you burn the midnight oil?” ea when the gas bill's due.” “What time do a rise?” “Whenever ee bill lactic knocks.” Aves aa r daily exercise?’ 5 eae to avoid the bailiff.” “WwW! ten. aa EG. ae e?? “*Wheneve! “What is Sie chlet Auies “How to pay rent, appease the arene ¢omfort i tis silence wo ‘yman and settle gas bill!”- CUTTING CANCERS WON'T GURE. Le set ell COME BACK ACAIN WITH INCREASED SEVERI rene BY paptlon ‘eon soit esceteen tae operation for eancer is 4 seriousand at the same time unsatistacto : jure. The aimee a we intro- Gace some has, revolutionized the manner of ¢ f dealing with this di ruelties of the knife sant constitutionsl have superceded the c1 on Sere ‘pearance an and pe the curiosity, but if ts, enclosing two stamps, and we will send you il account of our treatment. and Zestimon; of those ony have been a is quite daft about age be. . Jollyboy, said. hi ITY AFTER BEING thi the uses made at eladieacity, rhe" sugkaciste ne other electrical vehicles are here will doubtless stay, but the pa high-headed, well-bred horse will at all times bring a good, round price men prefer the cold, slick lever of an automobile to ribbons tantly drawn along the backs of a spanking team high steppers. + Miller’s Worm Powders cure fever in children. rea eres 7 Bride's Ears. is customary that ssed ae nui 8 ears Mestdhoul be boxed a fore ceremony. Therea- son of it is to protect the bride should her marriage prove an unhappy one. that case she will sue for a di lage against er will, and on score the verdict a the judge will be in her favor. for 50 cents. Miller's Kidney "pile a Plaster. Married Aeronauts in Vienna. No married man in Vienna is allow- ed to go up in a balloon without the formal consent of his wife and chil- en. STATE oF Ont Cas Frane J. C1 senior part vier ofthe e fi doing buriness ia the Cit an ee as the sum o} HUNDRI YLLARS cath au tery aumettnienh Ger oaaant be cured by the use of Hati’s Curannn Cum K J. CHENEY. wom to before me aud eulesribed ie an presence, this 6th day of December, A. D., 1 {sean} ‘A. W. GLEASON, Notary Public. Hall’s Catarrh Cure is takem internally an dircetly on the blood nally and acts system. Send eet id macous surfaces of the NEVE OOC led tarSold by ae ae ou Eggs withont cial are Scie trom Russia to Englan ‘New Style of Typewriter. the paper, erin narrow columns, will. Inequality. “Some ” said the Oornfed men, Philosopher, ‘“‘can’t stand prosperity. and other men can’t get the chance to stand it.’” OUR SOLDIERS' | LETTERS. ‘They Want Have to Pay to Pay the Yor Half and Ounce. The agiation that the Post Office Department should allow letters des- ian Sont ton would take the New York route, the territorial charges to which the United States is entitled, as well as transit precisely the same footing as the gen- shape lic. For correspondence to South Africa cared by it. STOTT & JURY, Bowman Read ae, A trial of chem will pro the dyspeptic. ville, Ont. ‘Mention this paper. Not the Important Question. How 3 yea hke pee thas be asia amsateciale, ee portant question is, Post. Handed In. oe sac ee maid from Nicaraguar tched off by a jaguar. se al false; yet, aga! ‘What a Trckes, deceit a0 Cole Feel tah The Ape of oe sexes is still very great in Australia, There are only en Cs porate in @ pop- ulation of 168.000. best physicians speak well of Mil | the er’s Compound Iron Pills. ‘This is a Harmless Joke, cotton in the inside you, finds there is no Peete 1 ait ahem plenty of innocent fun. He Has ane it.—Mr, John An “T-venture to say few, foi nnd it ior great virtue fn bronchitis and incipient consumption.” Bobby's Modest Request, ‘Are you an old sea dog’?’ asked four-year-old. Bobby of his (sailor uncle, whom he had just met for the est time. ‘‘Yes, that’s what they me, the reply. ‘*Well, then Se Bobby, ‘‘let me hear yur bark. New life for a quarter. Millers Gom iron Pills, A Suggested Remedy. y had the toothache one examinin; it, said it was hol pulls ought to get it pulled.”’ jer’s Bi Powders for restlessness. <p peevishni Iliterate Soldiers. Regie meet of the soldiers in Rus- can neither read nor ies ia has 650,000 princes and other tonatieety nobles. ed PLOWS, ROLLERS & HARROW: The Belt Made. Send for Catal COCKSHUTT PLOW CO., BRANTFORD, [OAS STELE& BRISTOL, PSE Foe LSE Sploes suronTens op onooeniea. Writeus. HAMILTON. BINDER TWINE AND MANILA ROPE ONTARIO BINDER TWINE Co., 118 ‘Areade, Torente. Hf ANSOLUTEE W FREE, war- fect time-keeper, te na ‘Sie mi for distributing Adver- coxt you a cant. Send Sutra Bros., z AD Matter. address for particulai STOPPED FREE. Permanent ] T Sue Cured. Du. Kis GREAP ~ id St. Vit Fin or Nectousaee sitet ara x pe M Groatise snd 82 trial send to Mit petionta, ‘express charges ouly when feoel ved agai gre 251 Arch st. Philadelphia, Pa. eeanaes ee sary jou @ Pte Es FREE OF a eed THE AERISAN NEWS & AGENCY, EUROPEAN and NORTH AMERI hs sat MONEY & A Ba wee cy aciae ac DUCALD McFARLANE, MANACER. LOCK BOX 145, TRURO, NOVA VA SCOTIA. Send 106. for Fort MECHANICS 22° WANT Dz Ployment. Enel ‘Engine a a work on marine sgdaviomeitemone Bi a. is ‘and elecrrielighting” rocks cap. Waterous, Brantford, Gan. THE CONNORS OFFER i Of Elevators at Montreal Accept- = ed Under Conditions. GIGANTIC SCHEME FOR TRADE. 000 of Wharf | rais cai se e: end ith a depth of 300 | boan: rr 5 | fe i Mee ea inch io arsct a cinnilar tats recip tenes Uaeal evacuating the town. Y ae c attacks made by the French | evat and warchoust a cos ine S Se Fe A Flutter In Germa: aie lying stiff and atte of at least $1,500,000. It also wants | guns, C ander Very ce ‘weary busi this i r an elevator an a undred pluejackets dnd took pos- AS THE BOERS SEE ee ate eee who tied the ate | Bern, Dees fee aoe ; ; < bape bia ie ised a general flutter in the spss Petes fats $1. 1.500, 000. tion.. Datto Mundi’s men tite in | & Tribute to Fallen Foes by One Whe | oy the kopje top at ae oe seh, ae ee Hee eee ca pre On Bee wekcre a ‘ehou: afternoon. They were armed we Them iene ‘Three years ago, on Octo rag, | test TRORONST, the revs Zeitung, the o1 the syndicate therefore proposes to| with wooden shields and ee and | Donglas Story, editor © | Isat at supper in Johannesburg we mn, ot cee at » spend $4,100,000. It asks a ere used on picket duty. newspaper, published in Lon-| 5... viljoon, dressed im his silver.) * Gti. journals, including ‘The Lol of these sites for 40 years, with the| On the afternoon of Nev. 50, don, the Standard and Diggers’ News, braided uniform of the West Rand | zeiges ais 1 Gharmberis % ivilege of renewing or handing| called a meeting of - loess ohlete | 79 the follo wring tribute to the Boer | vs With ws ab table were You Suclow and Mr. Chambe ne Es CN eget hasten | 8 smooth away ifficultles whlcl rere He BAI benia construction | leader of the revolutionists in the | leaders in a pi pepe eer ce Bla, Habra sre ent SNE ci aaa oer Une ab a fall and have the elevators on| island, and elected Mid eee ste the the ‘lad heroes on and 7 eee ea . jc hae Hance exists, alt sith ue! h the Sn tte i i f the Insular Government pon khaki- tary for Forei fairs. man, an b nem pee caval ‘1900, Mead rans eae Tished under American eel the coe a veldt in and around Glen-} | *: d the talk was all of a Windsor, cane le left an equally. ats on. and sea coe, there is another scene that it ae AB ay Eloff and Grobler had he Lokal Anselger, ragga: Ge es mE Caan eee Rees eg Eo cation m Mines rs at the hands of the rooineke) Se! wisn sont cit ae aes ‘The syndicate also offers as part ashing? n, Gener shrink from regarding. we oa of thal ‘wisi’ cto | cccnstons of the scheme to build fifteen or| advices to the War ce t yester- ‘Away up on the Kopje summits on ceeael Be ee eeitant nee tie Germany Mer intend to AED® more steam or tow steel barges ‘show that the advance into the a ry ey ene s eople's battles.” zull canal size, giving Canadian ship-| interior is being vigorously ed, | grim men—quaint figures peering | Tece af the trial f Dr. Ji SE Mg eer Geeat Pian Lap tocs 4 b preference, at a of the American troops continue to |in th Sunday pd derbies oc ey drank the Queen’s health up- | United States so-gperating. all essential $100,0Uo each. It agrecs that every| drive back and disperse cat-| through the mist at the bewildering | 147.7 ont of vompliment to me, | Westions of world policy. ‘or vessel, by oever con-| tered bands encount es manoerers of the disciplined troop§| 44 young Eloff laughingly, yet GERMAN-DUTCH ALLIANCE. trolled, shall have its turn at that Capt. Warwick, 28th apenas asia: iy, told how the Pi ‘of Wal qrharves and equal privileges ab. the | ee a province, on the aeth ine | 16 38 = diinlt for any one who has 8 i Colonial Insti- | starrisge ae Would Have Powerfal ae. ¢ sare a not lived with the Boers to realize | 1, reception to ask after his i S° “political Results: ai weight, to Montreal, and ea cocding year 35,000,000 bushels, or equal weight. The whole of the con struction shall be subject to the ernor-in-Council, ready to depo- r other satisfactory se antec. Victoria Jubilee Bridge Saee. Montreal the new Victoria Subilee bridge. for trian traffic ed end imposing spectacle, when the ee was open o'clock yes- terday morning. GIRLS BRAINS SHOT OUT. load dead at Meyerling, under scan- 50, tal receive currency Fin Imperial deer its of the Princess Odescalchi’s book treating of the London, town itade » Dec. vador, from Zamboanga, Tsland of dana. ring considerable following. ‘The decided | set the people seein the macolutinn, in the assass ite as! stationed, the latter fired a stall oS iiedanttl st ni oe sels i there a | ranged wi 1,100,- nolgtboring island, come anga spr ing of pomp and circumstance, no novella fecling an circumstances, = KA ee y onltshed fo ip Empire of Sickness on the Vessel. Dec. 2—The British om seed ee phe ASSASSINATED. J Death in Trencerons Fol nie aie rma eae pate ee —The steam hich has. ‘arrived here, a up the people and _ winning a lepression and he lack of ralting from the isla . Midel, under a pre- int where the Mayor’s guar 1 Calixto instantly. ¢ following morning Midel “HALE MEN !---HALF WOMEN?” . Kruger’s Estimate of Highland Soldiers. ‘Tender in love ! but fierce in war! “Half men !—half women !”” Your motto—‘“Touch me, if ye daur “Half men !—half women !’” Equal in valour,—one to ten! Proclaim it to the world again :— "The brave ones are the tender men | “Half men !—half women !”” y Kruger truthfully hath spoken, “Half men |—half women See ! his bravest ranks are proken 1 “Yalf men |—half women !”” Brave Gordon’s! charge !—the oct must Hye "The terrors of your walls of steel “Cock o’ the North’’ the bagpipes one 1 “Half men !—half women Remember deeds of valour done,— “Half men |—half women !’” Heme ae of glory won !— en |—half women !’” In eae s aes do your share, we Bring honor to the name you bear, Boer shall respect the dress you wear 5 “Half men |—half women !” And age the struggle shall be o'er, ‘Half men !—half women !” a Return in peace to Scotland’s shore, “alf men |—half women |” Your mothers, sisters, brothers dear, Will welcome you with many a cheer ; And soon forget old Kruger’s sneer, — “Half men }—half women |” —Joun Ime, Toronto, Can. | “THE CHAMBERLAIN SPEECH. ybery at Edinbareh Doras — Ho att outburst. may mean, it does = or highest opinion of ie been over-ready to flout other natlons, and it is no wonder thar Great ny eres ss im Fra o: f the newspapers oe. to, the, ute . ‘and consider tha! 2 = : nd on ftaca's visit. to : » | land was partially politi ‘ however, characterize certain of bec ia re the sugi 2 tween Great Bntaln, the United > as One Matin observes that Air. Chamber- Tain alludes to th lished fact, izes on the nich leave us as un- me docs tho, “ramous see ofa a iers. squad a eee oe Lani eet iay | a pret from the eBritish campaign France.” ‘The Journal des Debats says it doubts: he. existence fo German agree t of an Ang! rted, and ment, as Mr. Chamberiats asserted, | ang be cruel ai <I wonieed Maton a Note of It. London, 1e Paris correspondent of The Tiyenio *Sews telegmphs fo his pa believe % A Victory Without Bloed. 2.—Gi jonon has. men, ith rifles, several American and Spanish prisoners, and the garrison Bayombong, Province of Neuva Vizcaya, to Lieut. Monroe of the 4th Cavalry. Judge McCallum Honored. d eloquent speech. jocked. ult, GORE: teas Dec. 2.— fee 140 vessels are now de- tained here, owing to the stranding of the 5 Siemens, which con- a were shooting | Ace! in the tinues to completely; block the bake thes channel. The lighters are working Perth, On’ A terrible ac-| night and da} the strandc ident occurred pee night near) . The dredges resumed | work ‘| Bathurst station, about miles | yesterday in ean g the, bank be ; from here, whereby a cng 3 pillow wher Si Ww nox 1 remed Minnie Kirkham, aged 14,| rests. ing her the sae No eee will be Counterfeiter Nipped- ae Sage From the States. N. 2. State posed it Health yesterday received ommunication from Elzear Pelle- tics secretary of the Board of Health of Quebec, stating that the London, Dec. 2. mounces “that Count German Minis' who recently visited agees ae Emperor Will has been ‘an honorary Knight of the Victorian ‘Ord jer. Others of the Emperor's suite have been given various of desperate struggle before he was ar-| 1 patch Are Wad at England. , Dec. 2.—Diplomatic ke indicate how absolute cing be their astonish- ment at all they have seen and suffi ed these past few Gage dent dealt by eT SY the spiteful lances when the es is Blandsl: aagte, e] the | done and stric ote is the palettes ee the most mod- m= | ern development ny 8 conventicle “t Covenanters. there are brave men up there ‘ igual with the Turion the sacred mound of P: —a commanding figure, with flowing miles distant, ata taken prisoner cia to the vacancy in the First Volkraad of military science was a brave | beard and wie open, pees ee tific Boers of Pretoria. burghers on the great quinguennial celebration of the } Bote most glori- have the blood of our | oar et and t iste religious faith in sufficed. to crush the Zales at Blot River, and, while acl asad eir principles | Vathalla where courage is the only a Commissi yester- ee ere oe ‘ot| badge and political inctions can. day een the resignation of Chief es fel ee nee do our duty | 20% interrupt. Sheppard, ke effect at the end _ a naieeeal bark of the mi : go: arty (0 Be Stat wnt a cts occ Vessel Had a Rough Time. : 35 1 ‘esse! on fuaet iis sess 8 rhglestese pene err ee oe : spoke scared, , Wald te % ae a rae uno | ease rc rts [EUS ue avoomouta hie ae SReismeindly OBE ee || day trom Norfolk, reported she spoke ting down sew York Joumal. | the British barque Viola, aie ds. at Joliffe, from St. John's, Nfd., Nov. Old Jan’s son was killed at Elan: ee eee CMa a, awa Koch when Blissful Moments. z erase ea tines Ag Hanlon—He assured ine he was very | and rudder damaged, poe ke ee 5, sorey toat T made ing assistance. ; black hair, let jereing | Fal ‘Slump In Val i coal. ee ae ae “ytrleToats ail right, There at2 | nzge beer dag eee y beaie pulp! packets who are never | | 1+ bay $3 for the privilege of taking you esis eee | happler than when they are feeling | to a theater. I don't say "t af- ing cross-examination, relentless 18) sorry for somebody else.—Boston Tra | ond it, but I claim that no ordinary play i iment of adverse witnesses, is worth $1.50 2 mie in conflict wi ye aa | oBat, Sohn.” eatica, poe Lacs gat pe leat See eer eit Xou Gane seem to think $1.50 a seat was too. much then.” : | dlica, dont talk nonsense. We xn sit just as near together at home now as te i enue fo ts Ee wat = the | ywa.”—Chicago Times-H < gaol after the historio trial of 1896. | appeal, havin held over pend- ons victory. Iquote from my notes/of the Pretorius T cannot | ing the decision by the Privy Coun- made ai Bactner ‘Compared. ert souks © with Bernie re are | cil oe ome sr tte = erat ang pion Bat we many of the name in the republic, de- | 1 cvding of the Privy Council, the | are a very small household. | fore in /scendants of that ‘warrior SCs tor athe ite after grand- are father’s health. The dark field of | New ng Dec. 2——A Berlin landslaagte ‘was a candidate for the ‘olkraad caused by the retirement of Oarl Jeppe. He in Johannes! Colonel Schiel, pra ay is the wp. the German ad- He earned the dislike of the Re- Vict. Gena feet ee It the Net result in to other comitry could boast of om ‘Buropean continent. MES. GORDON GETS 610,000. Husband Was Rilled Jn the Point EI- 2. C., Bridge Disaste toria, B.C., Dec. 2—The full court yesterday gave judgment in one ice Bridge suits. This. for the loss He cis husband. The ceased 5 t for Bradstreet’s at the time of sate aon th. Pe