= HEADQUARTERS --FOR-- WALL - PAPER. Call and let us show you our numerous designs in Wall Paper. e are convinced "we oan suit you. * SEEDS. We handle only the choic- est Seeds, so that when you buy here you are sure of get- ting the best. J. A. HACKING DRUGGIST - AND - BOOKSELLER Issuer of Marriage Licenses and Railway Tickets. ListowelStandard FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 1904. THE WEEK IN PARLIAMENT. The week in Parliament eaw the paes- ing of the resolotion favoring the adop- tion of the ameo d Trank Pacifo contract. The goveroment forces ewallowed the changes one and all, despite the fact that at the Inst ses. sion of Parliament they declared every provision wiped out by the new con- tract to be in et ---- of the coun- try and the peop There were iis Liberals in the Honse when the division was taken, butjit is a regrettable fact ki while the question was under discassion not buit of thoss who voted away $150,- 000,000 of the public funds found time to be present and gather informa- tion as to the wisdom of engaging Canada iv this gigantic presentation to a railway company to the exclusion of the Intercolovial Railway. ey recor their votes at the bidding of the perty whip. They car- ed not a jot for the propriety of the deal. Their leader had engaged to do something to raiseap immense elec- tion fund and the men bebiod him re- sponded. Not aotil the last stages of the debate were the government foreed to admit that they bad concealed in- formation which shows (bat the count ry is pledged to pay ont of the treasury for the Grand Trunk millions of doi- Jare additioual in spot cash, The Mivieter of Raiiways was shut out from the discussion, and the Pre- mier, who closed the debate, did not offer a word io defence of his propos- ale, bat confined himself to making an appeal to bie »npporters to vote aod vote right, Such was the conclosivn of the first stage of the jub, an ending beither edifying or advantageous to the country. In condempation of the scheme, and in favor ofa railway for the people, Mi ope, Roche (Marquette), Pringle, Henderson, Wilmot, Hughes, (Victoria), K-mp, Lefurgey, Thonip- son, (North Grey), Barker, Alcorn avd Bell delivered strong and well pre- pared speeche The resolution then went to the committee of the whole Houre, and assed, after which a bill embodying the amendments was introduced. ELECTION PETITIONS. Dates of Trial for Long-Delayed Cases Fixed for Next -- North Perth, at at Stratford, 10a m., Tuesday, September 6. Muekoka, at Bracebridge, 104, m., Tuesday, September 6. Sault Ste. Marie, at Sault Ste Marie, 10 a. m., Tueeday, September, 13. -- North Grey,at Owen Sound, 2 p. m., Tuesday, September 13. North York, at Newmarket, 11 a. m., Tuesday, September 20. Centre Broce, at Walkerton, 10 a. m., Tuesday, September 20. orth Norfolk, at Simeoe, 1p. m., Tuesday, September 27, North Reofrew,at Pembroke, 10 u.m., Tuesday, September 27. These are the dates and places at which the long postponed trials of the election petitions will be held, provided Hon. George W. Ross doves not inter- jeot anctber sestiou of the Legislature into the ordinary conree of affairs. Owing to presrore of business, Chief Justice Moss stated at the sittings of the election judges thie moruiog, that it would de impossible for the judges tu give varlier dates without dislocating the businese of the next two montha. "T cannot see that these dates will cane ino novenience to the parties, "ssid bis Lordship. "Exocpt tbey may neve another #es- sion," suggested Mr. Bair The 'election judges who eat this morning to fix the dates, and who will hear the triala in September, are : Chief Justice Mogs, Chancellor Boyd, Mr. Justice Street, and Mr, Justice Taetzel. The cases of North Perth, North Ges Nort Norfeth as well ae bose of Centre broce aud North York, are flagrant exumyplen of the lew's delays. The bye-viections in the 'Three Northe" teok place ov ees 7, 1903, pearly sixtren mooth- ago ; those in Ceutre Broce and Nortb York ov Feb. 96, 1903 f-ort--v mooth= ago. Four of the five we «© «gniuet Liberals, and the petitions 8 Were ready to go to trial laws Now inh 2 Pie jodqes eid they Were too te take fee trimie at thet time, aud set duws » series of dates in Javuary. A» generally Knowu, Premier Ross took time by the forelock and called » session of the Honsy to forsstall the trinla and the expeoted revelations of Government wrougdoing. A series of was then set down for May, and it was antici that by early Sam- the condition of Ontario's affairs would be in some degree renovated. If the petitions in the three Norths do come to trial in September it will have been just twenty months since the elections involved were beld, a de- eo Per rege the notorious instance THE "S00" DEAL GOES THROUGH. ------ & essrs. Conmee and Bowman Vote for it. The Protest and Move to the Votes of the Con- tractor-Members. Toronto, Fridey, April 22.-- With the votes of Mearr Conmee and man, esuteanaes for the Algoma Cen- tral Railway, a loan of two Jmillion dollars was voted tothe said Algoma that vote. But the end is not yet. io a new in a Legislature, a new defence of decency avd prece- dent, and a sew triamph of graft over patriotiem., Opposition do not propose to mildly submit, and bave moved to disallow the votes of the members named, which will be ocon- sidered in the morning. Before the taking of the vote Mr. Whitney for- mally challenged the votes of Mesers. Conmee, Bowman and Stratton. The Speaker announced there was no din- tinct rcle on this point, and proposed to leave it to the House to decide. Then Mr. Hendrie, of Hamilton, and Walter Beattie, of Leeds, repeated their on of indirect interest, coupled with the aonouncement that ey would vote against the measure i permite. In the absenve o le the Speaker left "the matter to themselves, giving the Government the privilege of challenging the votes. He went farther, and said that when votes of a nomber of membera were chal- lenged they must be considered indi- vidnally by the House voting while one member retired at atime. Mr. Whitney was surprised at this raling, and protest He thought the Speak- er should not consideX what would happen so long as law and precedent was upheld. This matter will be dis- posed of at the morning sitting. Toronto, April 22.--Defying de- cency and precedent, the supporters of the Ontario Government to-day sus- tained the votes of Messra,, Coumee, Bowman and Stratton on the Soo Bill. Realizing that it meaot death for the Government unless they swallowed their honest convictions, every Liberal member reaponded to tbe party whip, and voted as they were ordered, not- withstanding the fact thet a oumber of them had been very free Somonly of Faded W: It Stamps the Glow of Robust Health. on and Lips. How Bleood is Made er A bright rosy complexion cau wes be acquired. All that ia ne purify the prt ap supply it with oa increased pum corpuscles. Fy aes ae ethod of doing this is trodace more iron inio the system whiob is always lacking where thé com- plexion is pallid or sallow Tron in » concentrated form, specially adapted for internal. use, is contained in ite most efficient state in Ferrozone, which ia noted for marvellous bl bailding properties, No matter how weak or poor the blood may be Ferro- zone will enrich and nourish it immediate result isa better color which will improve ateadily under Ferrozone. Every girl that takes pride in her complexion will find Ferrozone of greater value than cosmetics or face wders. Ita ivflusnce is lasting whereas artificial beautifiera are but a -E used Ferrozove are glud to endorse it strongly becanee it certaialy is the best remedy for pimples, bloteber, skin e- ruptions acd poor complezion that mouey oan bny. Mies Minnie E. Stirliog of Lancaster, writes, "I can recommend Ferrozeoe toeveryone who needs something to clear op their complexion. Before ue- iug Ferrozone my skin was sallow and had a very onhealthy color, After the first box of Ferrozone there wasa great improvement, and when I had used three bores I felt mach better aod had a aatisfactory colorin my cheeks." Mra. C. T. Worwick of Bradford says: "My daughter was greatly benefitted by usiog Ferrozone. She used to have a sickly color and never looked as if she was very strong. After using two bores of Ferrozone she felt better and her color was wonderfally improved. This encouraged her to contioue Ferro- zone andina few weeke she looked like a different person tod had a clear rosy complsxion. Ferrczone xecomp- lished wonders for my daughter. Ferrozope is jast what most girls aud women ueed. [t builde up their system, improves their looke and makes them feel what bnoyant good heuslth really means. Price 50c. per box or 6 boxes for $2 50 at all druggists. Beware of aod get Ferrozone wheo in expressing their disapp important « bill being pot tira solely by the votes of men pecuuiarily iuterested in it It was a telling speech that Mr. Haova delivered in snpport of Mr. Whitney's motion to disallow the votes when the House resumed at 11 o'clock this morning. By meava of British precedenta, Mr, Haunoa con- elusively proved that none of the three members in question bad the right to vote. To the Attorney-General was allotted the task of replying. HEAD-ON COLLISION. In Which Engineer Hazeiwood of Pal- merston Was Injured. Gaelph, April 23.--The G. T. B. passenger train ontof Brantford tbis morning came into collision at 7.20 about 4or5 miles out with the pay car train. Both engines and cars were eomewhat damaged, and the line was blocked ontil 12.30 p m. The only pereon injored was engineer Hazel- wood, of Palmerston, who was out about the head and face and consider- ably shaken up, but no serious results are anticipated. t was engineer Hazelwood who was io a wreok at Keating's Oreek a year ago. He is one of the oldest engineers on this line, and bas many friends bere who will be glad to koow that he escaped so well. Thousands Acquiring the Dope Habit. The dope habit is being aryuired by thou- sands of Canadians through using so called cures for Catarch containing an excessive amount of alvohol and other dangersus drugs. Boctors claim there is only one safe and certaio cure for catarrh.--fragrant healing Catarrhozoge which cures by medi- ted vapor that is breathed direct to the seat of the disease, The balsamic vapor of Cetarrhozone kills the germs, heals sore apts. ip ie dropping in the throat, keeps e nose cle.r and permanently erradinates every trace uf catarrh from the system Catarrbozone can't fail; it's guaranteed Two months treatment $1.00; trial size 1c. Child Burned To Death. Berliv,Ont., Apr. 22.---Aea result of boys playing with matches und setting fire to her clothing, the two-year old daughter of Alexander Wildfang, of onige was burned to death last even- ing. 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MoCallam,who bes been sick for the past five weeks, is improving. ener to see her around again before lon, Mr. Joho Mersh, who has been . ing with J. Hamilton, has left for perte noknown. Jobony will bemueh missed in the neighborhood as he made lota of sport for the boys. The Wesleyan Charoh in Britain does not favor union with the other Obureh- | ee 'you ask for it. Mailed to your address by N C. Polson & Oo., Hartford, Conn., U. 8. A., and Kingston, Ont. Did You Get Up Tired P At this season tiredness fantens itself even upon the healthy and atrong. Lf nov feeling well you should build up, get more blood inte your store of nerve energy. What you oeed is that rebuilder and tonic, Ferruzone, which contains the strengthen- appetite, abundant carrey buoyant spirits, ia oo 'err eu heal nd costa druggists, Get "panoaans to-day. ATWOOD. Miss Lizzy May is at home helping to pares ber sister Lily, who iw sick. Lizzy ia jearning the photography with CO. A. Lee, Listowe Elma Cheese Factory began the manaofacture of cheese on Monday. W. D. Aogus has os bis assistants Messrs, Holmes, Ballantyne and Ziemann. On last Wednebday evening at 7.30 m., in the presence of about one Lisand friends and relatives, and at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hanna, 8th con. east, there transpired one of those happy e- vents whereby two people were made one, in the person of Miss Effie Euphe- mia Hanna and Wm. Geo. Shera of Listowel. The unptial knot was se- curely tied by Kev. Dr, McLeod, assist- ed by itev. P. W. Currie, of Brantiord. The bride was given away by ber uncle, James Hanna, and the wedding maroh wus played by Miss Myrtle Young. The young bride looked very attractive, being attired in a cream figured lustre, trimmed with ribbon and applique. Her going sway drese was of brown ladies' cloth. After the ceremony the company sat down to a splendid wedding dinner. Heartiest congratulations were extend- ed to the young couple, and many handsome and useful presents testified to her popolarity. The happy pair will take up their residence io Listowel, where Mr. Shera is workiog. They have the best wishes of numerous friends. -- Bee. GREY. (Intended for last week.) Mra. F. Miller bas retarned home after spending a month with her daughter, Mre, A. Tock, Clifford. Chas. Lamont, who bes been in Michigan during the winter, has re- {urned home. Misa Maggie Dunbar has returned to her position as tescher at Schreiber, after spending nearly two months at her home here, Ab. Bishop bas purchased the farm of Jas, Elliott, eon, 8. and will move there soon. we has bought Mr. Bishop's farm. Mrs, Kelloar aod family have gone to Edmonton, where they intend ing their bome, Geo, Grubber Sue bought their farm aod bas moved op to it. Mr. Wm. agai hig Morris is visiting among friends bh Miss Lida MoCatin Sundayed with Miss Susie George Avminone has moved to the 150 acre farm owned by his mother on the boundary. Ivie Campbell has bought his farm. r. and Mrs. Brockest, who have beer living for the last few yeara with their danghters, Mre. T. Vodden and ood, have returned co their bome in Garriston, where they will summer. Miss Pearl Sharpe of Morris bas been visiting her cousin, Misa Dil- worth. Rev. C. P. Wells, B. D., is at Petro- stodents. his Need Richer Blood : Rich and Red Enough to | the Complexion. u temporary aid Thousands that have ¥ wise oe eure. have 'avy * Indian Council House, Government' House, Parliament Osk, and even Fort ~~ met have and alk Pp . Many libraries have ¥ many books "of - travel consulted, the archives Ottawa, t Military and to, to obtain he following facts: In 1 there were four buildings and by naval howiongg On the ieee that Governor has o to be bse on the hin above the house,"' 'and ve B = "* This is the ens urned down s Military Hoopital, formerly "the ietian Council House, Whether there is any truth in the story of the Par- it is a myth (bot these Bagge have some ee - explanation may be given on the found opprassive the members ad- ourned to o| . as the town itself was then a plain and none of the beautiful trees now seen in every direction was to be seen (on the map of 1835 the oak grove is called Young Oak), perhaps the only large tree near was the oak tree lately destroyed, and our early legislators walked across the space between to take shelter in its sheds. The Government FElouse no huilt for some time. The Duke of Rochefoucault de Laincourt, who vie ited Simeoe for eighteen days 1795, cescribes his residence. as a miserable low building. In Miss Sim- coe's 'picture, drawn from the en- trance to the river, there are seen small buildings King's Some assert that the long low building, now in ruins, cannot be Navy Hall, or part of Navy , but much eviderice cam be ad- duced in favor of the statement. In no map of 1818, copied from the ar- chives at Ottawn, there is one long, low building slanting to the Water marked Navy Hall. In the map of 1845 the same tuilding is alse marked Navy Hall. In the Harbor & Dock Co."s map of IBRT the same is same building now stands George enclosure rtly round with front to the water instead of the end, which is thus explained: About 1862 the late W. A. Thomson 1uade @ cutting to have the trains enter on thes other side of the pre sent wharf instead of going through the town, and as thus cut- ting would run almost through Navy Ilall he obtained permission to move the building back, which was care fully done, To the statement that ev- American troops left in such that though the very effectually, * tents were left standing and cannon, etc.. at Fort George. We do not assert that the building was the residence uf Gov. Simeoe, or that the Parlia- ent first met here, but that it ie one of the four buildings forming avy Hall, and that it may be the yery one in which so many import- Vil events ba place. ® testi- trons of many old residents -- in this direction. Quad davchter of Dominic 'Henry, the ichthouskKeeper, who Wos born lere in 1804, and present at the turning of the town, always said to ber children when visiting the old beme, landing at the ferry and jossing Novy Teall "There is the ela Puclloment."' Othera always call- 1 it old Navy Tfoll, The tavern near Was valled in advertise;nents of Iss) Novw Hall tavern. Mr. MeFiwan, bern here in 180° spoke aotewh it and the Indian Council House as the places where the ear! + levisintors met However, it ig certain that it is an losterie building, and the Ontario Historical Society lately appointed a committee to send g request te the Pemiolon Goverment that all these historic spots be put io the hunds of the Ningarna Falls Pork Commission- ers, as has been done with Queens ton Heights and Fort Brie with such good offect Wo surely should unite to preserve what ts left of historic value A Lake Vestefiice. Here is on item that is rourcds in the American now: In Lake Wabigoon, Ontario, at a point where the water is not very deep, a strong Woodgn stake has been driven into the groutd. On the top a box ? . on its oe goes out from the and collects it, ting the outgoing mail eat the same , which its EF : i a ¥ iH ei hk nie i [ i He B TEESE England won her that is renowned for supplies, But, as blunt old Drake prop. Philip's beard was singed Admiral Nelson declared that without "heart of oak" the British mavy end empire would soon ceme to an end. The oak is beautiful at all seasons. From the time it opens its delicate come agaim am acorn bearing spray {8 most artistic, and the ruddy hue of the tree in --_--. -- wel) im na- ture's color @ne Sided Sport, A Lendon paper tells « story of a certain shortsighted sportsman. He was asked one morning by a fellow so- journer in a smal! hotel on the shores of Loch Carrom what sport he bad had. "Just seen a seal," he sald. "Shot at it three times and missed it each time." At dinner, an bonr later, be sat next te a man with a bandage round his head. "socident?' be Inguired. "Accident!" was the indignant response. "Attempt- ed murder, you mean. I was baving a bath about an bour age when some lunatic fred at me three times from the shore and shot part of my ear off." "Wonder who it could have been!" murmured the sportsman, and then he changed the conversation. --_--_--_--_ OO ry ef Sterey. As English paper tells a= little amec- dete of the distinguished painter Bto- rey in his capacity of teacher of per- spective at the Royal academy: On one occasion Mr. Storey accepted ch invite- tion to dine with the wealthy--and Philistine--father of one of his pupils. Over the undeniable port the by ne means doting parent inquired bew his son Wi favorable. "Humpl!" grunted the man of money. "Well, I bope be will turm out an artist, for | um quite sure he's not ft to be anything e@lue,." James Bertram, private secretary to Andrew Carnegie, was recently married in New York to Miss Nettie Ewing, youngest daughter of Mra George garnet of Seaforth, o young Canadian lad o bas been o resi- deut of Rew "York for some years. The marriage canezed some tir among friends of "both parties. The happy couple bave left for Skibo, Caruegie's castle in Scotland. The Court of Appes] dismissed Re- formers' application to set aside the pending appeal by Conservatives in re- gard to North Rentre The joint committee of the Presby- terian, Methodist and Congregational Oburches passed a resolution favoring organic union. A number of people were killed and many injured by a tornado which swept through parts of Texas, Arkan- sas and the Indian Territory. The by-law to raise $10,000 for electrio light and waterworks improre- a at Mitchell carried by a majority o =. Mrs. B. Cook was strock by a ©. P. R. train at St. Thomas, thrown twenty- five yards over a fence and escaped with a few bruises. A plot to secure the escape of Dull- man, Walsh and Noijan, the Welland Canal dynamiters, from Kingston Peni- tentiary, was recently nipped in the bad. a a Men of Oak Timbers of oak keep the old homestead standing through the years. It pays to use the right stuff. "Men of oak" are men in rugged health, men whose bodies are made of the sound- est materials. Childhood is the time to lay the foundation for a sturdy con- stitution that will last for years. Scott's Emulsion is the right stuff. ---- ee ee Scott's Emulsion stimulates the growing powers of children, helps them build a firm foundation for a sturdy consti- tution. Send for free sample. : SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, BOo. and 61.00; all druasiste. SPR NEW CARPETS AND LINOLEUMS FOR ING, GRAY,BERNIE&CO. I larger range to select from fore, and the prices will be IN TAPESTR "In Union and ing in prices from orings, at 45C., 60C. i Remember our prices N CARPETS and Draperies as in other lines early choice means the best. We have a much better assortment of Patterns iu Carpets and a this Spring than ever be- found particularly inter- esting. As we sell for cash we are in a position to sell much lower than we othérwise could. Y CARPETS we are particularly strong with prices ranging {FROM 25C.: TO 85C. PER YD. Wool Carpets e have a big assortment of up-to-date patterns run- 28C. TO 95C:. PER YD. Linoleums and Oilcloths. Interested purchasers should see our Linoleums, yds. wide, in the latest Floral Designs, Newest Col- 4 AND 60C. LACE CURTAINS. "We have an immense Stock, all new this season, as we did not carry any over, therefore we are in a position to give you all the new effects. Imported direct from the Old Country, whichenables us to sell much cheaper than we otherwise could. These are are ay close and our . terms are CASH OR TRAD GRAY,. BER NIE & CO. ry v TT? T The Herald a Co. Montreal "WRITE FOR OUR GREAT HUMOROUS BOOKLET." GRAND SONGS HOME. artists. Sold by-- W. S. OPERA, AT Enables the humblest homes to enjoy the WORLD'S CHOICEST MUSIC rendered by the most accomrlis':ed The ZON-O-PHONE isa FAULTLESS SINGER. BARTLEY, JEWELER, Wallace St. EACH MACHINE is guaranteed 5 years. tors EVERALL, late of the Township of Wallace | the County 10 Chapter' t that all person Bc Mh gh as or lamas oes at the cate of hed 1 t th th of November, A. rare requic= eend to Blewett & agg a =m ef Om the Soliclters for the Executors of the said Estate, on or before the fird day of Muay, 1904, thir i ly Hf FFE i if | i] : 2 E FS a : i time of Listowel this 2nd day of April, T i the .) A. D, 1904. Executors' Notice to Credi-: DR. BROWN, L. R. C. P., London, England. Graduate of London, New York and Chicago. DISFASFS 'of EYE, EAR, NOSE and THuKVAT. Will be at the on CENTRAL HOTEL, LISTO 2nd Tuesday in Each Month. Hours 104. m. to 6 p. m. FARM FOR SALE. Lota 17 and 18, con. 1, Mima, 100 acres, bash. ick SREP 0: OATS. of Ban- tik: ner eet na reay ; be sold at a