ing, what ; or it somebody asked Doe of the The Milverton Sun es she bs pee Loeal ree ees the County t Advertising tence Uses reasonable. Subscription 81 per “year, strietly in advance, $1005 paid.—M. MacBeru, Pcrras! G. T. R- Time Table ‘Trains due to leave a - ‘NORTH, — ING SOUTH, 10:48 a.m. Seeane, 9:10 a.m 342 p.m. ‘ -2:55 p. A Ciever Oriliia Girl. “THURSDAY, M\RCH 31, 1904 * cel "A Missouri mo’ recently lynch Ori ~ two negroes for kiiling andther negro, egroes it scems are yached there BE _ their own protection. ~ ae ‘The transplanting of Chinese Cool! position to white labor, cannot le defended on Imperial, moral, indus- trial or religious ground. This action on the part of the home government} ita emphasises the fact that it has all _ along been playing into the hands of "the mine owners. oe Canon Welsh’s allusion to Mr. Alexander Muir’s Maple Leaf poem as * doggerel’ was a piece of gratuitious Insolence, and was entirely uncalled for. Mr, Muir’s little poem, which has been appropri to. music, will be sung by millions of Canadians} w! long after the name of Canon Welsh| ™! is forgotten in the heart of his own| wa; parish. ts One of the disadvantages to the ” ‘The News- sate say! tain atnount of money sent on the of Friday lady saw in herl om rt left it there, and soo oz ae was peu ers wigs th was Careheyobine tie amie. ; rope ar iete | poe order” tot test eae the y re- ot ae ‘ite to Head Office, or the Com- the decoy letter Otta a to attend to th atter, The lad: however, saw the n¢ ii jate action, and on Saturday mornii asked a trap, 80 Saiy - Broony The Dominion fh his constituent: a aie fe ingland protests, the zyehaurt of erga’ Profee aca| LIFE ASSURANCE 60. New Zealand protest. Canada,through her Prime Minister, declines to pro- PROSPERED IN 1903 , and is committed to the re-intro- ; duction of slavery. The use put; The Best Year in the Company’s 01 ‘on bebalf of Sir Wilfrid Histor: Laurier that this is a question of colonial self- rnment in which. we ——— have no right to interfere, is baseless. e 5 a! aS mtn ow a t ie Surplus increased over 63 per cent. ‘ransvaal js not sel iGyoverne bat fe Te geverat stanly ana Crowe eres | «More than biper Sent bf year's Tn 5.40 pei tractive Plan: stail - pany’s Agents for information. b =| Head Office, in| Chr. Kumpf, Thos. Hilliard, id Mi suspected tl dishonorable Providen@ ig Director person had id ke se hes |spprop ting her imail, Last Friday | fred- Halstead, Supt. of Agencies. wrote a decoy letter, ae that plete range of FELT SHOES "S| For Ladies and Gents. “f _ Our stock of - ey -| Rubbers and Overshoes ie person found there arieeted on a charge of being is complete, “ Always at the Top” country. at large of having a state- owned railway is exemplified in the Intercolonial. line. Freight on. that road ishauled at a lower rate than is levied by private corporations. the people along the ling benefit, yet it is indirectly a loss to. the public} a exchequer. Waile 1 hho one objects to a community getting low freight rates < in the interests of justice they should ‘While | Schoo! TENDERS WANTED. Tenders will be received up to the 1 Bay of april, for putting, pasem 1 House at Poole, | Elans any Bons can be seen at Orr ford, or W. T, Sticarer's, Po Oa Ses sted. opr. GEO. MLAGICOOD, Wa’. SHARE, Poole, March 15, 1904. 5th Bs ect & Russell's, Strat- or os: necesgarily Trustees. J. €. Grosch & Son Highest cash prices paid for Hides. er a be ‘universal and not gi community at the whole country. iven to any expense of the esr Suaciay w-Fearred Veterans. Mae: Telegram) Survivors atzleast ee soniet 4 pply. for medals au “acres of ion apiece? a. 160. Conversation tx 1023 (Kineardine Review) “Did you know Jin Jones 2” te ny him = x ane w him as: well ast Parker Why, he aan I craveted on ae same train once etween Kincardine and Lucknow in ~ the winter of 1904." - Galfit of English Jucze. ~ (Len ton Daily Nait 8 ish judge costs td uf Bs : Ph Ay slik hat, face bands, and Eocene aie win eras fm Unkind Cut (Ott. wa Journal) ASt. Catharines genius named Me- Gielland has challenged all Hamilton # you to prove O en oes the earth is round? So Bn See Object of the War. (Golawin § Smith) The real object of the South Afri- ean war, known fi thi just now be Baten Peabo tath - venants all that were broken, tha is ft the a capitalists n) king condi Me Uhe tnlaerable Ch inde 4 are be Sy ihe can doubt that ically slaves. We led of the rink Hee ee will natural longer. Palm. PALMS — Just received a shipment of Natural Palms, ‘which look better than the plant, Also (cured) and Roses, Carnations, Etc., which are very pretty. You cannot get anything nicer to decorate your home than a Call and see. Fresh Stock of Oranges, Lemons, Grapes, Spanish Finnan Haddies, Maple Syrup and Sugar, (guaranteed pure). Spanish Pure Special low priceson... China, Fancy Goods, Etc. ees. Bi of Interest earned Pol fee ind on Sound and At-} inl ages for Total Ab- - Waterio, Ont. We have a com- Millinery Opening Our Millinery Opening will : ‘take place on THURSDAY, MARCH 3ist., and SATURDAY. APRIL 2nd. A cordial invitation is ex- tended to the ladies of Milverton and vicinity to attend. MISS EVANS, W. K. LOTH, last Onions, | Milliner. Proprietor. OWA SE Ye Me lA earls Nea ae ee Seal aye ae BY + LINOICUM — * a x a a € 2. and %e 3H ® * : Oil Cloth : 3 * # Eau. . } : * 3 abor Saving Fioor Coverings *€ Se ‘ = The new patterns are so pretty and clean looking = x and there areso many to choose from, that we are * Se sure to be able to please you. Then the prices are Pa 3. very reasonable. ~ e # The 4 yard wide Linoleum from 5o0c. per square * z yard up to 75c. Inlaid Linoleum 75c. and $1.20 %e * 3 * a ‘s ps R. WHITE & CO. & 3 The Furniture Dealers and % 3 Undertakers. Stratford. € ea 7 RETREAT BEATE IS BASIS ISIS AS ISAS IN AS AS AAS : te 3 | Pretty as a Pinturee Are the Tailor-made Suits manufactured by : ec E. Knechtel, Merchant Tailor, Milverton - Ontario. Has in stock a large assortment of Black and New Sheet Music. C. A. FINKBEINER. Very Large Selection. . Worsteds, Tweeds, Ete., to choose from, and can make them upon the shortest notice at most reasonable prices. s Perfect Fits and Good Work Guaranteed Please give me a call and be convinced. RATT Tarr re eer eer TT Thursday, March 3ist, and ROSE & DUMART _ Milverton’s Great Bargain House We extend a Milverton and surrounding coun-|, try to our Millinery Openings, : Saturday, April 2nd, When our. milliner, Hawkshaw, will have a complete showing of all the latest styles in Spring Millinery. manager th aia ing fs e St. —" st mideal yon 1D Vee mo: IARCH 31, 1904 | 5: Bowes 2 . Coughlin, of eae rat havé bi ppeintel 4 ee at eat aa! horesd ape ae ton, resigned. GENERAL NEWS CULLED FROM ALL SOURCES Notice to Creditors eG will show a ,000. In the matter of the estate of Henry Hasenpflug, late of the Village of Milverton, im) the County. of fined | two obtai in Perth, Blacksmith, deceased. Over 3000 applications for farm’ as- ants continue to. pour into the office of the Deputy Conoissioner of [and oti Immigration at Toro Se The oatmeal mills a Carter & see ‘and full, particulars Or thelr elaine, and a Statement of their ac- counts and any, bel d insurance. The Jeet ater branch of oe C.. Ae ae Up ‘by them. er take notice after such ed date ee ts the sai reat ejoicing among one aes natives living-along the line shel the first train steamed through. gned petition was pre- Wawanosh council last | e eee the cont oo the south end fe the town- sh Tne couneil decided not to take any action until April 30th. Dated the 23rd d Ten thousand dollars in gold, be- longing to the First National Bank of Seattle, wag, lost Poe a Great 6: d Northem express eat last Tuesday. It of Ganada ked up by a tramp al - : pte company. ‘Truth is in- Bos in Canada aaa eee than fiction. The Mutual life Business in force, Dec. Mr, Valentine Stock, M.P. P., was 903 conveyed to Toronto on Monday Gain over 1902 morning by ecial train that he |r. : Inight ‘be ‘enabled to be present in the | 2°t*! Bek Oe Le; are ee spappert the govern- Cust gos mee a ieee jn. opposition to a want of con- ‘ash profits paid to policy = mee motion brought in by Dr. holders, 1903 77,300 Ic eee ne Surplus, oe 3ist., 1903, Company's Standard $616,633 Joseph Homan Manlés, a resident Surplus Dee Bist., 1903 of Augusta, Me., a member of the R Gaverninentts publican national committee, and an Standard $878,466 ardent total abstinence advocate, has Gain over 1902 ag 8s just attracted 1 at es phe a Sa Shy, himself by an article defending the| Compare our increase of surplus peoeaiition polic; Mai: = He} with that of four of the wiliee lead- kes the surprising astertion that in ing Canadian Companies combined. tiied0. townd aad 4 sieutations of This Company owns. no se stocks, and its assets were therefore not affected in any way by the enormous shrinkage in values which the state, there is no liquor sold, even in secret, and that there are no hidden sideboards of illicit bars in the great hotels at the reso the 22 7% = ce ae Rites id the la w-vivlated: * hey have | occurred in certain securities during numberless rural communities, he | the past year. says, where the people have never used liquor and are thankful for it. W, H, GROSCH, Local Agent D, STEW. cordial invitation): to the Ladies’ of Miss non the nature of the securities, if] s) -}parity, and STEWART, Stratford, wane + ‘Miss Minnie Stevens, a St. ie girl cs aie October married King Solomon, a “nigger,” is now saing for a divorce, he having attempted to take her life, Floods have done great damage in the valley of the Thames. river. ‘The towns of Thamesville, West Taio, are inundated with water. Churches, Beale and business places have been closed, Some weeks ago a diver, looking for jody of aman drowned in the St. the vicinity, and the theory is adyanc- d that the hull may be that of the Griffin, in which La Salle sailed to the head of navigation eS his explora- tion trip up the lakes 1679. boat was lost in Peat to make the return journey, and was never heard of afterward. on an estimated coal ‘area of about 1,770 miles ; France, 2, jand square “miles. Area is not, however, a true measure yal sylvania include an area of more value than any Aiea like extent anywhere in the cela) 8S sere of Canadian year ending The working expenses hand totalled $67,481,524, an increase of only $10,137,932.. The net earnings totalled $28,583,003, or $2,260,092 characteristic sce pasos will + fight like’ blazes” A r to prevent the passage of tl Petty, piece bill for the fair taxation of the property they own. — Canadian Women Warned. “BUSINESS... ANNOUNCEMENT The firm of Wiederhold & Honderich, who for years - conducted a Furniture and Undertaking business at Milverton, have this day dis- solved partnership, and the business in future will be carried on under the firm name of C. R. Honderich & Son. The Planing Mill, Sash and. Door Factory, and Lumber — ‘Yards will still, however, be conducted by the old firm of Wiederhold & Honderich. The Canadian Baptist sounds. this ceptieee: March 17, 1204" note of warniny tA auton sou yeuted Camaitian omen is as necessary. as that which place in tauy American f 0 th ~ that ed s being made to entice young pee * St. Ds ee ie under e| puise profit ane feuployment.” ‘The great exposit io aee he ase and many able will open for tds friougand conipetent girls; but 1 is fearful risk in any young aaa a going to such a city t6 find employ: | th character of the a man's society in one = estern cities is sendi pablishing pape! se there are gangs Sf vile wretches ccouring the connthy places to jure re itis eo they wn r by kind friends, | hem forward is paid-a large commis- hus sends to} ¢ impr | much oftener they Esenpe. ‘Knowiug! young wowen of Canada appiness ange of their acquaintance. Once a Customer Always One.. The uppermost efforts -in our business is to make our Watch Repairing and Jewelry dealings such that the buying public will realize the advan- tage of making this a favorite So in their Jewelry pur- Reliable goods for the least money, correct in style. and artistic iri design is our assur- store. You have he assur- ance that when you buy at this store you get the best value ‘or your money. J. WELSH & SON, ~ STRATFORD Marr‘age Licenses Issued Con- fidentially. | Optician—Eyes Tested Free. ‘| Spring Suits.. We have just placed in stock a quantity of ‘well- -selected New Spring Suitings, consisting of Worsteds, Serges, and Scotch Tweeds 5 ‘All imported goods, not a Canadian piece on our shelves, and we have no old goods. We Guarantee You a Fit. Call in and see us, whether you want to buy or not, ; John Kelferborn, Hoffman Block. Milverten. ance that it pays to buy at this| @ A Coiled S ring Yl Wire Fe Fence With large, stiff Baas 7 Not one pound of soft wire enters into the ae THE FROST. The uprights are immovably locked to the running wires with THE FROST WEDGE-LOCK, making an absolutely Stock-proof Fence, ‘The Locks bind without kinking or crimping either the stays or lateral Wires. Will not slip, and our new method of enamelling and baking prevents rust, which adds greatly to the appearance of the fence. seers Buy THE FROST. It is the heaviest and the best. REIS & BAKER, Brunner, Ont. - Jt is one of the accepted rules amongst experienced diplomats, that. European is treating wi' an Poucit up for some petty offense. he charge was read, a ead “The State of Iowa against sone was rea ad in a loud|the out corhteapia: A steadfast eee wardness appeals strongly loth to believe this. Russia’s sublety was oyer-refined” and brought about precipitated the con. yt uilt; or not Se he gasped out: eAvel af de whole State 0 wa 58 ‘aa iggah; as ‘ze gwine to give up sen Aes Peps, flicts at Chemulpo and Port Arthur,