"Thousand Islands, I stepped on shore * thousands of miles and never before ON A BICYCLE TOUR. ~ A Clergyman's Experience With Long, Hard Riding. HAS TRAVELLED FULLY 3,000 MILES ON HIS WHEEL--HE MAKES SOME RE- FLECTIONS ON THE BENEFITS OF THE SPORT, AND TELLS OF THE DANGERS. From the Utica, N. ¥., Pregs. The Rev. Wm. P. F. Ferguson, Presbyterian Minister at Whitesboro, whose picture we give below, will not be unfamiliar by sight to many read- ers. A youngman, he has still had-an extended experience as foreign mission- ary, teacher, editor, lecturer and pas- tor that has given him a wide acquaint- ance in many parts of the country. In an interview a few days ago, he said: - "In the early summer of '94 I went upon atour through a part of Ontario of my wheel. My route was from Utica to Cape Vincent, thence by steamer to Kingston, and from there along the north shore of the lake to Toronto and around to Niagara Falls. T arrived at Cape Vincent at 5 o'clock, having ridden against a strong head wind all day. "After a delightful sail through the in that quaint old city of Kingston. Ashower had fellen and the streets were damp, so that wisdom would have dictated that I, leg-weary as I was, should have kept in doors, but so anxi- ous wasl to see the old city that I spent the whole evening in the streets. "Five o'clock the next morning brought a very unwelcome discovery. Iwas lame in both ankles and knees. The head wind and the damp streets had proved an unfortunate combina- tion. Egave, however, little thought to, it, supposing # would wear'off in'é few hours, and the first fissh of sunlight saw me speeding out the splendid road that leads towatd Napanee. "Night overtook me at a little vil- lage near Port Hope, but found me still lame. I rested the next day, and the next, but it was too late ; the mis- chief was done. Irode a good many miles during the rest of the season, but never a day and seldom a mile without pain. "The winter eame and I put away my wheel, saying 'now I shall get well,' but to my disappointment I grew worse. Some daye my knees almost forbade walking and my ankles would not permit me to wearshoes. Attimes I suffered severe pain, so severe as to make study a practical impossibility, yet it must be understood that I con- cealed the condition of affairs as far as possible. From being local the trenble began to spread -slightly and my anxiety in- creased. I consulted two physicians and followed their excellent advics, but.without result. So the winter passed. One day in March I happen- ed to take in my hand a newepaper in which a good deal of space was taken by an article in relation to Dr. Wil- liams' Pink Pills. I did not at that time know what they, were supposed tu cure. I'should hav paid no attention to the article had I not caught the name ofa lady whom I knew. Read- ing, I found that she had been great- ly benefited by the use of Pink Pills, and knowing her as I did I hadno doubt of the truth of the statement that she had authori The first box was not gone before I sawachange, and the third had not been finished before all signs of my rheumatic troubles were gone to stay. "I gay 'gone to atay,' for though there has been every opportunity for a return of the trouble, I have not felt the first twinge of it. I have wheeled with so little discomfort. I have had some of the most severe tests of trength and endurance, andhave come through them without anache, For exarrple, one afternoon I rode seventy miles, preached that night and made fifty miles of the hardest kind of road before noon the next day.' Another jnstance wasa 'Century run,' the last forty miles of which were made: ina "Yon should think I would recom- mend them toothers ? Well, I have, and haye had the pleasure of seeing very good resultsin a number of in- stances. Yes, I should feel that I.was neglecting a duty if I failed to suggest Pink Pills to any friend whom I knew to be suffering from rheumatism. "No, that is not the only disease they cure. I personally know of a number of cures from other troubles, but I have needed them only for that, though it would be but fair to add that my general health has been better this summer thanever before in my life." Dr. Williams' Pink Pills contain all the elements necessary to give new life and richness to the blood and restore shattered nerves. They are sold in boxes (never in loose form, .dozen or hundred) at 50 cents a box, or six boxes for $2.50, and may be of all druggists or directly by 'mail from Dr. Williams' Medicine Company, Brockville, Ont. A Tale of Horror. SAD RECITAL OF BUTCHERY IN ARMENIA-- Milwaukee, Wis., Feb., 14.--Ciragos Tomauian is a young Armenian of this city who has just received sad news from home. The young man is almost prostrated by a letter which he receiv- ed from his uncle, Khiatjian Tomauian, written December, 21, 1895, in the vil- lage of Ouzounaba, Palau, Province of Duirabekir, Armenia, The letter says: --'"'I wrote you of the horrible hap- penings, which are unequalled in the history of our village, brother. They havestruck our quiet village; they have burned our church*and our home and robbed us of everything; they have killed near everyone. Those who are left have changed their religion and have become Mohammedans. But this is notall. Let me write and relate about yourhome. Your brother's wife and your little boy are killed. Your wife and mother have thrown them- selves into the Euphrates in order to save themselves from the I urkish out- rages. Your sister is living yet, but I wish she might have been killed with the rest, forthey have taken her and | married her to a Kurd, and have chang- ed her religion to Mohammedanism. The massacre continued for three days. Very few ofus are left now in the village." v7 Death of Rev. D. J. Macdonnell. Macdonnell, pastot of St. 'Andrew's Presbyterian church, Toronto, passed pescefully away here this morning at half past ten o'clock. Toronto, Feb. 19.--The news of the death of Rev. D. J. Macdonnell was received in this city with the most profound regret by his hosts of friends. Mr. Macdonnell was born in 1843, and for 25 years had been pastor of St. Andrew's church here. On Dec. 22 the twenty-fifth anniversary of his pastorate was celebrated. Mr. Mac- donnell was unable to be present, be- ing ill at Fergus, but sent a touching message, Which was practically a mes- sage of farewell. The wife of decens- ed died 20 months ago and he never re- covered from the blow, consumption having made rapid progress in his system since then. About a year ago he retired to Fergus, the residence of Rev. Dr. Smellie, his father-in-law, and it wasin his house he died. De- ceased leaves several children, the eld- est, G. F. Macdonnell, having been ap- pointed assistant master at Upper Canada college recently. Boiler Explosion at Chesley. Chesley, Feb. 17.--At 7.30 o'clock this morning the boiler.in Messrs. Moore & Wallace's sash and door fac- tory exploded. Fortunately no one was in the building at the tine, all the hands having left afew minutes be- fore for breakfast. The force of the explosion was so great that the whole building was torn into atoms, and part of the boiler was found 100 yards dis- supposed to have been caused by the frozen. The loss will be slightly over $2,000. , The Transvaal question is again as- suming 4n ugly aspect, and it is learned from an official source that the British War Office; acting under orders from the Government, has made every pre- paration to seud an army corps of twenty thousand men to South Africa. Mr. James McDonald, postmaster of Crieff, Ont., township of Puslinch, has not been seen since Monday night, when he left Hespeler for home, walk- ing towards Puslinch, It is feared he lost his way in the snowstorm that downpour of rain through mud and slush. night, and that his body has been covered up by the drifting snow. by of | Pickle Pork and Gornod Beef. PS ae cee Rs TI Gee ED eae, < etgus, Ont., Feb, 4d -Bews D. J. |: tant from the ruins. The explosion is [ feed pipe to the boiler baving'become)| More Cash Customers. - We are doing the leadin trade of the town. e lieve the best is the cheapest} ¢ and are handling the choicest} # quality of meats. WE HAVE IN STOCK Prime Young Fat Beef and Mutton, Fresh and Salt Pork Bacon and) »,. PLANT TO THE TEA CUP PURITY. under the av ision »" Monsoon.' the perfect Tea, canbe ne price as inferiur tea. in nealed caddies of $4 Ib., x Ib. and Lard, RS -- not krep it, tell him to write Head Cheese and Sausage a Speci-| %' a hla ere alty, Sugar Cured Hams, Everything Clean and Sweet. Prices away down. ' PORTER The Meat Man, Maiti St. West. 'Know What Yeu Chew. EXTENSIVE AUCTION SALE, Brick \Dwelling, Park Lot, Brick é, Photograph Gallery,Farm Stipek Implements &c. ds 0 ¢ ided to offer for sale by Public Anc: ) March the 6th: -< te _| the followin, ONE 3a. 6 to commence at 1 o'clock. dan co) reeeo-- apele. plums, firw stable with room for ten head of Li) tock. PARE LOT OF TEN ACRES, near High thool, well fenced and good well. BRICK 8TOR™ on Main Street, in which is ao jewellery store, Telegraph office, with large firet- gallery in rear. Also stock of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery and other goods, which will be xold up to date of sale Cc 4 LIVE. STK AND IMPLEMENTS. One Aryshire Cow and yearling heifer, ghbred Jersey and yearling Bull, two grade cows, one span mares is free from the {injurious coloring. The more you use of it the better you like It. coming nine, two young mares b liver Wilkes? ono | THEGEO. E. TUCKETTGSSONCO,,28D | lumber Wagon, one do, light spring, one top Buggy HAMILTON, ONT. oné do. open, two seta double harn- - : ess, one act single side saddle, one plow, on Rang plew, one acuffler, one set tron wa, also twenty colonies of bees in good Dr. TAFTS ASTHMALENE Agit CURES | SERRMS OF SALE.--Property half canh at } ,, « cha n so that you need NOT +h 5 I night T fear of , 2uve all sums of $5 and un cash, remainder six suffocation. Send yourname j months credit by furnishing approved joint notes address, we will mail trial bottle E at 6 per cent. per anpuin. DR. TAFT BROS., 186 ADELAID| Shite' sein SELLING. - SELLING. - SELLING S.M. SMITH Cir, ae + atthe 7 . yur UE, Be. Aes a ss inh RS Are the test of progress in. retailing. Our business stands the test. In-spite of low prices atid Several extended periods of 'weather unfavorable for retail trade 'we' have total figures of goods sold this far in 1896 very much larger than for the corresponding period 1895. Of all spring seasons this will be the greatest ever known in this business. Preparations for the stil! further extension of our trade. have been most com- plete. In order to convince you that there is something more in this business than newspaper advertising, we call for a practical examination of values as advertised from time to time. Don't fail to drop in and see our immense' stock of DRESS GOODS:: iS 56334 "¢ . eke y Be ee Over one hundred pieces of brand 'new' goods just "arnvedto choose from and for quality and color 'cannot be beaten. 500 pieces of Print of the newest designs,also Cretons, Draperies, Muslins, Embroderies, Lace Curtains, which we are selling away down in price. Now is the time to get your CARPETS for spring as we nave just received.a large stock of Woollen, Tapestry, Union and Hemp of the.the. latest patterns which we sell at a small fraction above cost. - JUST ARRIVED a fine assortment of Scotch and Canadian Tweeds, Worsteds, Serges, and fine Trouserings. rop in and see us about a new suit and we will be sure to sult you -- GENTS FURNISHINS. We havea nice range of Felt Hats, both in Black and Colored, the latest styles, Bie a nobby. lot of Shirts, Collars, Cuffs and Ties, som:thing to suit everybody. READY-MADE CLOTHING. We have a large stock of the above line for spring, the latest designs and styles. BOOTS AND SHOES. Come and see our fine stock of Boots & Shoes,the nob- biest in town,at very low prices. .: GROCERIES, CROCKERY, GLASSWARE. Everything in the above lines at-rock bottom prices. Wood taken in exchange forall kinds of Furs and Fur Over- coats and Ulster Overcoats. Goods delivered promptly to all parts oj the town. Highest price paid for Butter and Eggs and all kinds of Produce wanted. Don't 'fail to call and see us. WM. SPEARS; ~ M. M&GILLIVRAY. 20 MAIN ST, LISTOWEL, DRY: GOODS ONLY euidence that THIS STORE can and will serve you better than anyother withid your reach --come as often as youcan. Every day adds new and at- tractive things in every part of THIS MODERN STORE. New Dress Goods New Silks New Wash Goods New Lawns New Lace Curtains New Prints and Muslins New Sateens New Flannelettes | New Art Muslins Corsets the very best that money can buy Our Special........0.+000050 XX American.......+++ 075 P. N. No. 441-000...-$%.00 JP. N. No. 492.,.c00ee06 1625 American Lady No, 900 1.25) American Lady' No. 187 1.25 woeley Pins hove Ws By PS Gents Furnishings coming your way: "Everything in the Furnishing line is coming the purchers way these days surely. A little money goes a long way in. buyin 'er Neckweat Shirts, Collars, Gloves, Cuffs, Half Hose, Hankerchiefs, Sus- penders etc. . ; No need of paying long prices, we're satisfied with small margains. ; M. McGILLIVRAY. "GASH SYSTEM. HE BRICKER HARDWARE CO. have 'decided after the 1st January, 'to adopt the Cash System, when our business will be run on a CASH BASIS |. EXCLUSIVELY, and everything in our, establishment will be marked down ' CASH PRICES. BRICKER HARDWARE CO, Ladies -- Make your home attractive to your family and friends, and cultivate the artistic in your children, by surrdunding them with Furniture both beautiful and durable. Gentlemen | Make your wives happy by leaving your order for one of those Slumber Chairs. They look so rich. so original and so effectiae. i Such furniture, well made and finished to be found at ~ GALLOWS & ALEXANDER'S, Undertakers and Furniture Dealers, co "Main Street, Listowe McMILLIAN'S OLD STAND. 'The very fact that we sell nothing but DRY GOODS - devote our whole time and attention to DRY GOODS only, gives ample room to each and every department, making them separate and complete stocks in themselves] In conclusive ~~} Modet Form No. 858... .--4;50- i Vas OO we ee i