VOL. XII. ALEXANDRIA, ONT., FRIDAY, JANUARY 22,

Stock-Taking Sale Now On.

Per Cent Discount

On alt goods.

Yours truly,

P. LESLIE.

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During this month we will offer speci- al cash discounts on many lines to reduce our stock as much as possible before stock taking, and among these are seven heavy cloth capes and twenty-five ladies’ jackets, which we will offer at lo to 25 per cent discount.

Ten per cent off all ladies’ ready-made suits, skirts, flannel and silk blouses, w'rap- pers hnd underskirts.

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Ten to twenty percent off men’s and boys’ overcoats,reefers, suits and pants. Every article in this department subject to a discount this month.

Ten per cent off men’s and boys’ underwear. Many other lines will also be reduced and you cannot afford to

miss this January Sale at The People’s Store.

Yours truly,

J. J. WIGHTMAN, Maxville.

Men’s Fine Tailored Qarrrfents,

/ We believe that the value of a garment depends to a large extent

on the manner in which it is made and trimmed. It is not necessary to be a clothing expert to see the difference in the cut of our styles, and in the class of trimmings used, and in the fitting qualities of our garments. * If you have worn one you know this ; if not, we want you to.

E. MCARTHUR, Merchant Tailor and Furnisher, Maxville, Ont.

GOING ©ÜT ©F BUSINESS.

The Entire Stock Must be Sold at Once.

Between $8,000 and $10,000 of New, Clean Goods to go at

Slaughter Prices. This is a chance of a life time to Save

^Money. STRICTLY FOR CASH. Come early before the rush.

D.P.J. TOBIN, General Merchant, ' '

Lancaster, Ont.

Trusses ! Trusses !

New York Elastic, Wetmoe, English and French makes. Right, Left, Single and Double.

John McLeister, Druggist and

Optician,

Alexandria, Ontario.

Tailoring !

You will like your clothes, ao will your friends like them if we make them for you. Made to fit, to have style, to look like t^ie work of good tailors. A trial will convince yon that our cloth, trimmings, fit and work- manship, are the best that can be procured. Get your clothee from US and save from $5 to $8 on each suit. “Wo do our own cutting.”

A. J. McDougall, Maxville's Leading Tailor.

HOOPLE’S BLOCK, MAXVILLE.

Changed conditions require newer methods.

The Hour-Glass Of our Great Grandfathers

Did very well in those days, bat limes have changed. The successful men of to- day reckon time as money ; a missed train or a broken engageaient means that much lost.

A Good Time Keeper

IS an element in character building. Â watoh that is always on time inspires promptness and teaches self reliance.

Every movement, no matter what the grade, is carefully inspected before going out of this store. Every watch is backed by our unqualified guarantee—a guarantee that’s kept. ^

NEW STOCK NOW ON DISPLAY.

You know how satisfactory it is to carry a watch that keeps perfect time. If a watch gnesses at the time yon might as well do the guessing yourself.

CUDDON, The Watohmaker, Optician and Jeweller

GARRIAGE

PAINTING

Now is the time to get your buggies and waggons, repainted for ne.yt year. Have your sleighs and cutters for this season re- painted at onoe to avoid the rush. All work first-class and guaranteed. Orders promptly attended to.

PRICES VERY REASONABLE.

A TRIAL ORDER SOLICITED.

JNO. J. KEMP

Successful Masquerade

Xctv/knstauding the counter at- tractions in Alexander and Mac- Larcn Halls, the masquerade on the skating rink was a decided, suc- cesq.

The number of- .skaters w.as large and presented a very pretty picture as the gaily attired skaters glided about the brightly lighted rink to the music of the Citizens’ Band. Paul Lauzon as “An Angel,” Mr. Paul Lauzon, as “An Angle,” Mr. D. Kennedy, as “A Skeleton,” won the gentleman’s prize.

HOCKEY. Notiwithstanding the very incle-

ment weather, some thirty-five of our hockey enthusiasts went to Maxville on Tuesday evening with the local septette, who were billed to cross sticks with the hockey team of that town,.

The contest was a ^keen one, and considering the conditions under which it was played, good hockey was furnished.

During the first half, honors were evenly divided, both teams scoring each a goal, in the second halt, Muxvillo certainly had the best of the play, and a lew, min- utes before time was called scored, but as 'Referee Villeneuve decided it was an off side, the result was a draw,, -1-1.

The team and visitors received ai most cordial reception and were en- tertained at the Windsor, where, mine host Young made it pleasant for the boy51.

All returned shortly after mid- '.night by No. 17 train. The boys and oificials were Alexandria — V. Campeau, Leo

Laurin, D. J. Macphtrsoii, Capt., Gus McDonald, J. Maiiioii, A. Laur- in, Gorddn McDonald.

Maxville—G. H. McDtugall, G. Do- nat, A. Loney, F. 0. McDougall, Dan McDougall, L. S. McDougall, (R. Merrick, Gapt.

'Referee—A. Villeneuve, Mooso iCrcek.

Umpires—D. R.’ McDonald and A. J. McEwen.

Timekeepers—Geo. Bradley and ®. Jamieson;.

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It was cold. The Alexandria quartette added

their share "to the programme on,' the return trip.

Messrs.- Shepherd, Morris ,and Mc-, Laron, of tho C.anada Atldntic-staff, accompanied the boys.

Maxviilc has a fine sheet of ice, but, owing to the high Mnd, tho, light was deceptive-,

,Tho time of the arrival oT the down train -v-as about as uncer- tain as the date for the general election).

In the .second half, Maxville ob- jected to the ruling of umpirei Mc- Donald, who was replaced by Ernest dstrom.

The game here last evening, be-* tween the Mooso Creek and Alex- andria teams resulted in a ivin for our boys by a score of 4-0. Tho local team was the same as that which played at Maxville.

Glengarry Meeting ^1 he annual rneeting of the Glen-

garry Agricultural Association ivas held in the parlors of the Grand Union on Wedne.sday afternoon. From tho fact .that the roads and weather were anything but favor- able, the attendance was not large but thoroughly representative. There being- present, Capt. H. A. Cameron, Presd.; G. H. Macgilli- vray. Esq., 'Secretary; Messrs. Jas.- Clark, W. E. MoKillioan, R. R. Sang stor, F. Trottier, J. Lookie Wilson- D. A. McArthur, J. K. McLennan, A. A. McMillan, K. A. McLeod, A'. A. MoPhee, N. 'rrottier, T. Camp- bell, das. Moj-Milian, Angus McDon- ald, John oimpson, AVmr Rankin, A. A. McKinnon, J. A. Qameron and Qtheni. " -

After tho minutes’ of the pre- vious meeting . îiad been adopted, tho Auditors’ report was received and read. It furni-shou conclusive evidence that t}io condition of the Association was of a healthy nature. The total receipts for the year ^1518.55. The expenditure aggre- gated :§1374.91, leaving a cash bal- ance of §14,3.(14.

A resolution was introduced by Messrs, das. Clark iind R. R. Sang- ster in effect “'I’mu the rules and, regulations of this Society, ho am- ended by adding thcrcLo, 'i’hat all parties or members of this Associa- tion exhibiting animals of whatso- ever kind shall be ).jie o-wners of said animals for at least threei days prior to tho first day of an exhibi tion, and shall be entered only, in the name of such o,wnar; that in all other respects, tho rules and re- gulations governing 1903 bo adopted for tho ensuing year.’ ”

Next in order was tho election) of officers with tjhe following result.

Presd---A. Gr. F. Macdonald. 1st Vice-Presd.—John K. McLen-

nan)., ;■ 2nd 'Vice-Presd.—Jas. Clark.

Directors. Kenyon—Me.ssrs. Angus McMas-

ter, K. A. McLeod... Charlottenburgh—Messrs. R-. R.

Sangstcr, W. D. McCrhumon. Ixincaster-II. J. I^ttingale, D. J.

'Hathurst'.

1904.

Loohiel—A. A. McKinnon, ,W. E. McKillican.

Alexandria—J. A. Cameron. Messrs. Angus McDonald, Jind J.

.t. McGregor were appointed audit- ors.

Messrs. J. Lockio Wilson and .1. A. Cameron were named delegates to the Canadian Fairs’ Association to- be held in Toronto next monthj

A vote of thanks to Capt. H. ’A. Cameron and the retiring directors for the efficient manner in which they filled their respective positions was carried unanimously.

i\.t a meeting of the Directors held at 11 a.m., Messrs. G, IJ. Mac- gillivray and John Simpson were ap- pointed Secretary and Treasurer of the .Association, and Thursday, the 10th day of Mo,fch, fi.xcd upon, as the date for the revision of the prize list and other business that may be brought forth.

OBITUARY After a lingering illness which

was borne with perfect resignation to tho Divine will, Reverend Archi- bald F, McDougall died at the re- sidence of his mother, Mrs. Angus A. McDougall, on Sunday evening, 17t hJanuary.

The late Father McDougall, who was a son of the late Angus A. Mc- Dougall, 1-lst Kenyon, was born on the 7th March, 1878, and was or- dained to the Priesthood on the 14th June, 1903, but owing to continued ill health was not permitted, to en- gage in tho duties of active minis- try.

Besides his mother, he leaves one brother and throe sisters to mourn his death. 'They are, Dan A., Mary E., Florence and Mary A.

As is tho case upo'n tho death of all priests, he was laid out in violet vestments. The funeral ser- vice began on Tuesday aftèrnoon at the house by Father J. E. McRae, accompanied by Revs. D. D. Mc- Millan and J. M. Foley,’ when ths remains were conveyed to the Cathe dral and were met at the church door by Rev. A. A. Mcitao, Corn- wall, and placed on a catafalque in the centre- nave of tho sacred edi- fice.

Tho pall-bearers were, Dan A. Mo Donald, Ed. J. McDonald, Alex La- londe, Valentine McDonald, John Me Donald arid John McDougall.

The office of the dead was recit- ed by the clergy at; 8 p.m,. on Tues- day.

Funeral mass began at 10.30 on

THE LATE REV. A. F. MoDOUGALL

Wednesd.ay, in the presence of a targe concourse of people, the cele- brant of the mass being Rev. D. C. McR.ae, of Glen Nevis. Rev. R. A. Macdonald, Groonfield, and -Rev. D. D. McAIillan, Locliicl, were deacon and sub-deacon. His Lordship Bi- shop Miicdonell assisted in cope and mitre. Tho High Priest was Rev. W. A. Macdonald, St. Andrews,, and assistant deacons. Revs. D. A. Camp- bell, St. Raphaels, and D. Macdon- ald, Glen Robertson.

In the sanctuary ivers Very Rev. Vicai'-Generul Corbett, Cornw.aH, and Faliiers Fox, A. A. McRae, Jos. Du- lin. Archibald McMillan and Ma- jeau.

Pallier Foley was M'aster of Cere- monies.

Immediately after the mass, an eloquent funeral sermon was preached by Rev. J. E. McRae, after which tho Libera was sung, His Lordship officiating.

Interment took place in the crypt of the west sacristy.

JOHN D. McHONALD.

Aller several months’ illness, Jehn McDonald, 18-lth Keayon,di-ed on Wednesday, 20tli January, aged 28 years.

Besides a , wife and child the de- ceased leaves his father, Mr. John McDonald, one brother and .six sisters, to whom sympathy is ex- tended.

The funeral will be held at 9 a;m. to-mo-rrow (.Saturday) to Greenfield Church and Cemetery.

Council Meeting.

A meeting of tho council wasLeld on Wednesday evening.

Those present were, the Mayor and Councillors J. O. Simpson, A. J. Mlo Donald, A. Sabourin and J. Boyle.

A general d iscussion ensued re the administration of the electric light and water works, anil it was resolved that wTien patrons per- sisted in infractions of the by-laws or allowed an undue waste of water

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through leaking taps, etc., that after due’ notice, the water be cut off.

Chief Hall was instructed to col- lect all arrearage of electric light rates and that unless all due on January 1st be paid by 15th Feu, tho same be cut oft and dcliqnents be sued for amount.

Hereafter, electric light rates in arrears for 90 days, must be p.aid within ten days of notice, or same will be cut off.

It was also resolved to enforce the provisions of r.he snow by-law.

’The following a'ceounts were or- dered paid, Angus MoUoiiald, §198.41; Can. Gen. Elec. Co., §86.40.

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PERSONAL. Jno. D. Robertson, Ottawa, was

hero on Wednesday. R. J. MoDo-nald, Apple Hill, was

a Nows caller on Tuesday, W. McGregor, of the West, is visit

ing his home at Cote St. George. Dan and Miss MePhee, Dunvogan,

were among our visitors on Satur- day.

D. R. MePhoe, Dunvegan, while in town Tuesday, paid the News a short call.

Miss Lena McKay left last week for Ottawa, where she has secured a good position.

Dr. J. A. Garland had as ’his' guest on Sunday, Mr. M. A. Gib- son, of Vankleek Hill.

Miss Stewart, of VVallaoeburg,, Ont., arrived on Tuesday morning on a visit with Laggan friend^.

Maurice - Poirier was visited by Ills brother, Mr. Moise Poirier, of ate. Anne de Prescott, this week.

The News was pleased to receive a call from Mr. E. Li Cross, of St. Telesphore, who spent Friday in lown on business.

Messrs. Gregor McKinnon, Dal- keith; D. K. and A. D. McLeod, of Eaggan, left their sigs. ou the Grand Union register on ’Tuesday.

Mr. N. K. McCrimmon, the well known niercbant of McCrimmon, paid town a business visit on Satur-

mo following party from Green- field were registered at the Grand Union on Syiturday, Messrs. Angus Archie, Alex, and John McDonald.

V’ednesduy morning, Mrs. F. Di- youme and family left for Tweed, Gnt., by C. P. R. where they will be joined by Mr. Diyoume, anc( re- side in future.

The iouowi-ng were guests at -the Commercial on Monday, Allan Mc- Leod, Dunvegan; P. Goulet, Glen Robert-son; J. A. McKinnon, Green-. field, and J. Beyor, Moose Creek.

Mr. M. Simon spent Sunday* with ms lia rents here. His firm has given Mr. Simon a w,cil merited pro- motion, and he leaves in the course of a week to take charge of their ousiiicss in British (Columbia.

J. A. Gillis and A. D. McRae, Glen Norman; W. R, McLeod, Lag- gan; A. A. McDonald, North Lan- Lancaster; D. A. ^cKinuon, Max- ville; I. Sauve and ,W. Dupuis, Glen Robertson, were here Tuesday,

A letter çeceivèd by his father nom Mr. James J^othian, of Rainy River, conveys the intelligcnee that dim has been eleotûil a school trus- tee of that tow,n, and that th^ pur- pose erecting a )§ 10,000 school build mg’)

me glad hand was cheerfully ex icniied to Mr. Fred Conroy, who apent Wednesday and 'Thursday in town renewing old acquaintanoest Fred, who is now a 'real estate agent in Alberta, is visiting his par- ents in Ottaw.a, and ’ purposes re- turning West in a fe,w. week§.

Hotel registers show that the fol- lowing were in Glengarry’s capital on Saturday, J. A. McDonald, Glen Robertson; A. N. McLeod, Dalkeith; G. McRae, North Lancaster; Chas. Morrison, La,ggan; Ralph E. Sneyd, Lancaster; R. McLennan and D. Brown, Grecnfiol-H. ,

On Monday evening, Mr. C. F. Taggart left for Oakland, Calilor- Ilia, where he has secured a lucra- tive position. Mrs. and Miss Tag- gart will follow in tho course of two or three months. The depar- ture of Mr. Taggart and family iS much regretted, as they wore high ly esteemed by the citizens of Alex aadriia- ,

Messrs. Geo. Ha’rrison and Henij^f Patterson leave this week for St. Bonifiée, Man., where they have been .engaged for positions in the- Industrial School of that place.

iRev. W. A. Morrison, Dalhousie Mills, called on friends in town on Wednesday, while on route to at- tend the Sunday School Convention at Dunvegan,

Wednesday’s visitors were^ Wm. McDonald, Glen Norman; A. Cler- mont, 'T. Clermont, «Glen Robert- son; Angus McMaster, K. A. Mc- Leod, 'T. J. Campbell, Jas. E. McMas- ter, Laggari; F, Trottier, Loohiel * Duncan McDonald, Alex McKinnon, Glen Norman; fino. R. McDonald*. St. Raphaels.

Yesterday, Alexandria included among her visitors. Geo. McGilli vray, Fournier; M. McRae, Green- field; J. J^. Johnsonn, D. J. McRae, I. Sauve, Jno. D. McKinnon, Glen Robertson; D. McRae, R. McKenzie, D. D. McRae, M. M. McRae, D. H, Dewar, A. E. Dewar, Glen Sand- field; D. McDonald, McCrimmon, and> Rory McLeod, Laggan.

Mr. John L, Calder, Minneapolis, who has been absent for .the past twenty-three years, arrived home on a visit to his father, Mr, A. 15. Calder, of the Bth 'Lancaster, His many Glengarry friends were de- lighted to see his smiling counten^ ance onoe more. Ho also called on) Dominionville and Montreal fri- ends, taking his departure from. Montreal for his home on Fridayl Jan. 8tb.

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GURRENTDND DISTRICT NEWS , LANCASTm.

The local hockey team expect to

of Hunt'inedon this week. Aa«5tir •ou^nur local gjjortsattcnd-

cd tl^ hockey imatch tn Cornwall

•i3tJji4r.iljoc|5Jjr J>lace 33, p^^elise match

■ 11^A\yi■^li!lplStq,WI^^ J^am in Wil- j,i .liam^itow« lash,,^a,tfUj;ciay by a score mi aoal&'.Mjï- rr/' ' ..O'i Jv^fJ-hiWTAtni'an. °£ AVinni-< i‘1 n i^fyi^jting her parentSf

Mr. and Mrsjjjjjt^n McKcnziev Maim u

>< GiÇiOr J,.,\Vood, proprietor of .jMoRiwfij^iqteU was takciii ill last

week with ,^^o'art trouble, but ivc plettsedj tp state that lie is nowi

, oonyaji^çpnt. ^.jHarkness, of Irotiuois, has

u ,been engaged as teacher for the AVcstl^' School, East Front.

The concert and dance under the auspices of Court Lancaster No. 251, C.O.F., held in McRae’s Hall, last Friday evening, was a' grand sue cesÉ'

D. P. J. Tobin^ general merchant .. going oat of business, and is '"’'‘'making such sacrifices on his new-

stock of goods, that you can prac- '’’'^tically have what you want at your

own price. Call on -Mr. Tobin, ex- ’ amine his goods, learn his prices

pnd be convinced that this is the real truth.

After a long and painful illness, there passed a.way at his homo, in. the 4th Con. Lancaster, on Wednes day, the'13th inst., at 11 o’clock, p.m., Duncan ^lason McLennan, a well known and highly esteemed ror- sident of that concession.

Tne deecasea w,as born at his late residence in 1S26, and irvod there ttn til his deatn, ne wia^ twice marriea. His first wife was Christy Meitner who died tgrty-tive vuafs ago. Inn bereaved widow was Margaret Mo- Leiinau, sister of F. U. McLennan. There were fiftoen children, two of which passed away some years ago. The surviving members of his far. mily include, besides his widow’, and one brother, the Rev. Kenneth, of Toronto, thirteen children, as fol- lows :

The first family, Rory, of Manir- toba; Donald, of 'Victoria, B. C.J Christy married in Washington ; Catherine married in Honolulu Islands.

The second family, Dan D. at home; Duncan, of Fernic, B:. C.; Archie, Yukon; Kenneth, Yukon; Alex, Yukon; William, at home; Rob ert, at Fernie, B.C.j Mrs. AVilkin- aon, Lancaster; Mrs." R. Gillispie, Y» kon> ‘

The funeraV took place on Friday afternoon to St. Andrews Cemetery at Williamstown, Rev. Kenneth Mo Donald officiated. The hall-bearerA

^ were, Peter Grant, F. D. MciLennan, : R. R. gangster, R. J. Sangster,'Wm

Robertson and A. B. McLennan. Mr. John McLennan, a much re-

spected resident of Charlottcnburgh passed away at his home about three miles west of !^ncaster, on the 18th Inst., at 4 o’clock a.m. The deceased was one of the oldest men in the Province of Ontario, being born at his late residence in 1809. The dc-' ceased has one sister living, Mr.«[. iP. A. .Stewart, of Vankloek Hill. The surviving members of his fa- mily are, 'Dr. A. McLaren, Lancas- ter; Mrs. John Ross, Iiancaster; Mrs John C. Dinigwarll, Lancaster; Dan in Arizona; Hugh in Crystal City, Mich.; Duncan in the West.

, The funeral, which was largely at tended, took , place to St. Andrews Cemetery, Williamstown, on Wed- nesday at 2 p.m. The pall-bearers were, George Jamieson, Malcolm Mo Martin, Joseph Larocque, Dr. Mun roe, Robert Kennedy and Andrew Fraser.

A hookey niatch took place here on Wednesday hetween Ihc Wil- liamstown puokchasers and the Lan caster team, some of the play was very fast. The Williamstown team claim the score was 1 to 1. Lan- caster claim 3 to 1 in their favor. The writer agrees with the umpire that the score was really 2 to 1 in favor of the Lancaster team. Om e of the games in dispute went through the Williamstown goals and. after the game was made, and the umpire’s decision given, the referee blew, the whistle for a, off side.

DUNVEG^AN.

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kennedy, Ap- ple Hill, called on friends here bn (Puesdayl.

Rev. k. D. Leitch a,pd Mrs. Leitch were guests at the Manse on Mon day).

Mr. McNâûghton, Finch',''has come to take pBsrËo'df the school here.

Mrs; D. Mhxray'-ith^^ba; Norman havo gone they iptoad reâfainœg'foSr Sdaie iime.; -

A. A. MoLedif spent a' few days in Montreal this- week. -• ■ “

Miss E. McLeod w.as the guest of Mrs. N. R. McLeod on Sunday,

Rev. T. Bennett, agent for the Bible Society, held Cls annual meet ing here on Xueaday, and his lime light vietfrs were much enjoyed Ijy a large audience. Another pleasing feature was that the contributions were much in evidence of last year.»

Mr. A- Dickson, Iiancaster, "ds the guest tft his brother, J. Dickson.

Miss Annie McMillan left for Montreal on Friday.

Miss Annie McLennan' returned from visiting Dalkeith friends.

The remains of the late Kenneth McLean, Bat'-. Portage, were inter- red in the cemetery here on Mon- day. Mr. McLean jyas married to a daughter of D. A. Camphe’l, Bal- tic’s Corners, from whose residence the funeral took place. Mr.McLean and family lived in Greenfield until about two years ago, when he left for Rat Portage, from where hia remains returned on 5<iturday even- ing.

His wife and sorjjpwing friends have the sympathy of the whole community,.

Misses M. Murray and R. McMil- lan, 4tho have been visiting at home returned to .Montreal, ~

The following Sons of Scotland Social CluB from' bhre. dfoVe out to

Pendleton on Monday evening, Dec, 21st, to assist the Literary' Club of that place in a concert'; J., D. Mc-« Millan, Miss 'Annie McNaughton, jRJ. K. McLeod, Miss C. McDougall, 'N. R. McRae, Mary A- Stewart, D. J. Stewart, Miss Mary A. jUcLean, X. McIiCod, Miss 'Ellen B. McLeod, A. Barret, Miss Nellie Dey, Miss Mc- Leod, D. H. Kennedy, A. D. Cameron, D. Dewar, Wm. Dameron, Wm. Blyth, J. McNaughton, J. A. Stew- art',

The first part on the programme was a Highland Fling danced in capital s'tyle by Miss Chriss McDoug ail, receiving a great applause>

Next in' order was singing by Mr. Kennedy, after which a mock trial. Guff vs. Muff, twelve taking part in.

Instrumental music by J. A, StciM art and Miss Annie McNaughton!

Singing, "Annie Laura,” by Miss McLean.

Dialogue by Mr. J. Ü. McMillan, J,). G. Stewart and Miss Dey,

Singing by Mr. Kennedy. Alter the concert, all were en-

tertained at ^linchCon, after which the evening was spent in dancing^ singing and games, all returningi home feeling grateful for the cordial recoiition received. All express the wish to again have tne opportunity 10 assist the Pendleton Literary Club.

The I. O. F. iJurchased an organ from Mr. Durant, Vankleek Hill, on Friday Iasi;. ;

Mr. Sinclair, representing the Glengarry Mills, Alexandria, was m town on Monday.

Mr. E. F. atackbousc and Mr. F. F. Henry, Ottawa, were in town on Monday.

MAX VILLE.

Quite a number L'om here attend cd the Sunday School Convention in Dunvegan this week.

Remember the Farmers’ Institute here on Monday, 25th Jan.

An acetylene gas plant has becni installed in the O.A.R. depot.

Miss Elizabeth McDougall return- ed from Ottawa on Monday, where she had been visiting her sister, Mrs» N. McColl.

Miss Lily Munro, 7th Rox., is visih ing friends in Hamilton.

C. T. Smith, J.P., was a visitor to Alexandria on .IVednesdayi.

On Tuesday, D. A. MoKinnonj Maxville’s lumber king, paid Alex- andria a business visit.

A student from Montreal conduct ed the services in the Presbyterian Church on Sunday.

Dr. J. Howard Munro returned from Montreal Saturday evening.

Miss Edith McDiarmid is visiting her brother, Wm. H. McDiarmid, at Russell.

John A. Stewart visited his home Stewart’s Glen, on .Wednesday,.

D. A. McArthur was in Cornwall on Monday,,

Mr. and Mrs. \V. Hill, of Hurd- man, Que., are visiting Her father, C. T. bmith, J.P.

Among the visitors to town this week was Miss Cnristie Merkley, of Casselmam

Messrs. David Munro and Alex McGregor loaded a car of wood for D. D. Munro. of Monitreal, this week. j

His many friends were jploascd to meet Mr. Steer, of the ChesterviUo High Schoqi, but late of the Max- school, who was hero last week!

Miss Bessie Stewart has returned to resume her studies at Vankleek Hill'.

John McArthur, Martiutown, cal- led on D. A. McArthur tnis wiCek.

Jas. Irvine, 'bf Minnesota, called on his brother,'Dr. D. A. Irvine, dur ing the week.

We extend congratulations to Mr. R. J. Franklin, merchant, who was married to Miss Margaret Stewart, daughter of Murdoch Stewart, Esq,, of Stewart’s Glen_, on Wednesday,

There was a red hot hockey game uero on Tuesday evening, when the Alexandria septette tried conciu- siohs with the local seven. 'Tne night was bitterly cold, but thcra was a fair attendance of specta- tors. The decision given by the, re- feree was a ;tie, 1-1, as one of the goals scored by the Maxville team was a shot off side. After the game the visitors were entertained at the Windsor.'

KIRK HILL.

M. J. McMillan did business in Vankleek Hill on Tuesday,

J. Vachon arrived home from his honeymoon trip on tuosday night last!

The Piohey Bros, are engaged thre.shiug at D. N. McLeod’s at pre sent. They are hustlers.

W. R. Montgomery was in Alex- andria on business last Tuesday.

Fred Morrison intends bringing a couple of car loads of horses to Manitpha.

Mr. B. W. MtLeod and Misa Ellen McLeod were the guests of J. R. McIntosh last Wednesday night.

ivU'. Albert Mciuiyre on nis way home Irom tne tieea.ee naa a. severe -Uuaway Decweeu the clrarch sheas Which might have proved a fatal accident. His horse getting scared and upsetting Mr. Mcintyro in the oitch, smashing his cutter in jiieoes iVe. hope to hear of his speedy re- covery,

Mr. D. A. McGillivray was visiting Da-keith Iriunuis last week.

The Vachon Bros, are , erigaged,' pressing hay for McGillivray Bros,

Mr. Fred Morrison is home trom Carylo, N.M'.'T., spending his holi- days at Archie D. McGillivray’s.

Mr. A. R. McLeod passed through town en route for A. W. Mclxsod’^ Da.keith, last Friday

Mr. W. R. Montgomery has pur- chased a jjrag saw-

J. R. McIntosh has purchased Alex Clark’s livery horses and rigs, all complete.

The Debating Club mot at G, Mc- Intosh’s on Friday night last, and tho subjects resolved was, “Which brings the most sorrow, v/hiskey or war ?” The judges gave their deci- sion in favor of war. The program

mo committee were, Tena McLeod; Ethel Grarft, and Mamie McLeodi

They will moot next F'riday nigth at D. D. McGillivray’s.

Angus Oblenjan was tho guest of G. McIuf’O’sh Sunday night.

BAINSVILLE.

A. A. Hunter (Kelly),: and .hrthur L. McBain, clerks in the employ of Sangster & MeCuaig, liave resigned and taken up their aliodc in other places. The former lias secured a lucrative position witii tlie Hotel McBac, and latter is attending the Cornwall Commercial College.

The annual meeting of St. An- drews was held in the 2nd Con). Church on Tuesday afternoon. The

The business of the year was satisfactorily settled, after which the ladies of the church served re- freshments and a few, pleasant liours were passed in a social ivay.-

The passenger Traffic between this stations and St. Anicct on tho other side of the St. Lawrence is quite brisk.

The farmers of this section havo. commenced their ice harvest.

Mr. Jos. Marcotte and Miss Anna Charlcbois, of North Lancaster, were married in St. Mary’s Church, "Wil- liamstown, on Tuesday, Jan. 12th. The young couple, who wore weft and favorably known have tho best wishes of the community for a long and prosperous life. They left Tues- day evening by the 5.30 p.m. expresA for Valley field, Montreal and other Eastern point.s.

Robbie Welcher is working around town this week. '

Mr. Martin, River Beaudette, liaa been engaged as secrion man on the G. T. R. here.

Several of our young men intend spending the winter months in the ^uth 'Woodis.

Mr. E. Delorme is slowly recover ing from a long and painful illnesa.

A largo number of our ratepayers attended the council chambers in North Lancaster last Monday, .fan. 11th, but the momentous question' is still held in abeyance.

The concert oï tho Canadian Or- der of foresters in Lancaster will receive a large representation from' parts. )

A number of our opopio have also signified their intention of attend- ing the sacred concert in Williams town on tho 27th inst.

Some of our sports saw the mas- querade in Lancaster Ta'st Friday night'.

VANKLEEK HILL,

'The regular anniversary meeting ot the Vankleek Hill branch of Tho Montreal Auxiliary Bible Society was nold in the basement of the Pres- byterian Church, Vankleek Hill, on Friday evening, January 8th, 1904. There was a largo attendance, about 250 persons being present. Rev. T. 'i. Thompson filled the chair very acceptably. The report of tho last annual meeting of tho society, and also of the last meeting of the Ex- ecutive Board was read over bv the retiring secretary, Mr. William E. MoKillican, and adopted on motion of Albert G. Cheney, seconded by Thomas H. Tweed." The' report of treasurer, Mr. John S. McIntosh, was very satisfactory and encourag- ing.

'The receipts from the various coL- ■ ectors amounted to the haj^dsome sum of $200.25. 'The evenings col- .ectiqn amounted to $9.43, making tho total receipts J209.(i8. Tho dis- bursements for printing and postage amounted to $7.55, leaving the net amount to $206.13, which u-as hand od to the secretary. Rev. Thomas Bennett, as a (free contribution to the Montreal Auiliary Bible Society.

'The treasurer’s report was adopt- ea on motion of James Steele, sec- onded by William W. Dweed.

THU report ot Mr. Vvi,iium Mc- Adam, depositor, showed Bibles and cestaments on hand on January 1st, 1903, to the value of ,^01.02. Receiv- ed during the year $10.42. Sold dur- ing the year ($42.09, leaving stock now on hand in di^ositary of $64.75. This reiport was received and adopted.

A series of resolutions, relative to tne death ot Mr- Malcolm McCuaig., late president of the society, was read over by Mr. James Steele, and unanimously adopted on motion of James Steele, seconded by Rev. J. DJ

McLachlan. '' 'The district secretary, Rev.Thomas

Bennett, gave a ..very interesting and excellent address, which was illustrated by a series of very fine Stereoptican views of noted indivi- ouals and places connected with the translation and ai,roulation of the Bible. Mr. J. E. Robertson operated tho lantern. Â vote of thanks to Rev. Mr. Bennett was moved 'tiy Rev. Mr. Hanna in a Stirring speech* seconded by Mr. Wm. W. Tweed, and carried unanimously. A very in- teresting and profitable meeting was closed by singing “God be with you till we meet again,” and the bene- diction of Rev. J. D. McLachlan.

Cook’s Cotton Eoot Componfid. Is successfully used monthly hy oyer

lOjOOOItadies. Safe, effectual. Ladies ask yo'ar druggist for Cook's Cottoa Rairt Com;

pooad. Take no otner as all Mixtures, pills and imitations are dangerous. Price, No. l,tlper box; No. 9,10 degrees ^ronger,$8 per box. No. I or 2, mailed on receipt of price and t-wo 8-ccnt stamps TbA Cook Company Windsor, Ont.

1 and 2 sold ana recommended by AU fe-'ponsible Druggists in Canada.

No.l and No.2 are sold in Alexandria by Prock Ostrom Bros. & Co. and John MoLeister Druggists.

FOUJINIE^. '

Regce'L is general over the illness ui Rev. Mr. Young. He waa unable! io aiteml io oiorioal duties on Sun OaM

Miss Hannah Gutt, who had been ill in Maxville, returned to her lioiu.e here last week! /'file lecture , given by Rev. T,

Bennct on the Bible Society in Biceville was much appreciated Jjy those who had the pleasure of hear ing it.

Edgar McGregor, of Alexandria, was in town fecenbly.

W'esley B. Johnston ana L- D. Johnston spent Monday evening in Riceville.

Mrs. D. Dailey has been on the sick list since a ^nmber of weeks.

Among our visitors to town last week wore. George and Charlie Bar- rett, and J. ,D. Fraser, Athol. VHiram Sloan sold his farm toH tlie sum of seven thousand five' hundred dollars. Ho had an auction sale on Tuesday bf household fur- niture, farm implements, cattle, eic.

Mrs. J. Arno, of Western On- tario, returned to her home last week accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Ryan,- who purposes Spending tho winter with her daughter^

One of tho interesting events of the week was the spelling match held at J. Downing’s on Tuesday' evening. ; |

Miss Edith Downing, of F'enagh- valo, was the guest of Dora Down ing this week.

FASiSlFERN.

We’re all hauling home wood. John A. McDonald, Alexandria,

Sundayed at his parental home. ,<'John A. McCormick left for the South Woods this jycek.

Messrs. D. and A. McLennan, at- tended divine service at Dunv^arf on Sunday,. '*

Mr. D. Fletcher, Dunvegan, was the guest of A. McKinnon Sunday. Sunday.

During the week. Miss Maggie McKinnon left for Bat Portage, where she purposes residing.

Miss M. Chaplain and Mr. A. Mc- Donald, of Sunny Hill, called on friends here the carlj part of the ■week:.

Mr. and Mrs. B. McCormick visited East End friends on Sunday.

Mrs. S. McDonald has returned home from Montreal.

Stopfl the Couffh and Works off the Cold.

Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tableta cure cold in one day. No Care, No P«y. Free 25 cents.

Notice to Creditors. ID the matter of the Estate £l DONALD

KENNEDY, late of the/Township of Kenyon, in the Connfcy^of Glengarry, Farmer, deceased.

NOTICE iemareby gi^n, parsnant to the Revised Statntes J Ontario (1897) Chap. 129, and\ amending Acts, that all creditors and other posons having any claims against tne EstJTte of the said Don- ald Kennedy, dneasejr, who died on or about the 22nd day «December, 1903, are required, on or vfve the 25th day of February, 1904, tesjend by post prepaid, or to deliver to thV andersigned, E. H. TIFFANY, of th»own of Alexandria, in the Goanty of GlA^rry, Barrister at Law, Solicitor for -Ai^e\ Kennedy, and John McDougall, the fexœatrix and Exeoator of the last will fad tektament of the said deceased, a stajEmentln writing of their names, addreens and! descriptions, with full partioulani of tbeirvlaims, the state* meats of theivaocountsl and the nature of the secaritie^if any) he^ by them, duly verified.

ir notice is «eby given, that at mentionffi date the said d Executor Ipitl proceed to

e assets of t& said deceased amongst tjfe parties entitin thereto, hav- ing regaraonly to the (Aims of which they shaljtbeD have notice and that the said Kxe^trix and Executv will not be liable fonthe said assets, orsny part there* of so dispibuted to any per& or persons of whose claims notice shallttot have been received'by them at the time Ipf such dis* tributioD.

Dated the lOtb day of Janui^, 1904. E. H. TIFFANY,

Solicitor for the said Annie Kennedy and John McDongall, Executrix and

52 4 Exeentor.

Ilk.

Rain And sweat have no effect on harness treated with Eureka Har< ness Oil. It re- sists the damp, keeps the leath- er toff and pli- able. Stitches do not break. No rough sur- face to chafe and cut. The harness not only keepi lookinj^lili

wears twice ] as lonaby the I use of Eureka Harness Oil.

Sold jr^ •rerywherc \ f \

sJlsizAT /L. \ Made by

Imperial Oil Company.

\ \'i

STOCK - TAKING BARGAINS. Owing to Stock-taking we are offering extra special values in the

following lines ;— FURS—A few fur coats and jackets also a few robes, No. i stock,

which was left over from our fall stock. HEAVY DRY GOODS—A few lines which we are offering at

snap prices—any price near cost. READY-MADE CLOl HINO—A few heavy suits in men’s and

boys’ also about 20 ladies’ jackets in the very latest styles to be cleared out at cost price. Don’t forget this is the best opportunity to buy remnants—and we are now ready to offer you same in different classes of goods.

P. A. HUOT & SON.

STORE The nndereignd has opened e general

grpin and feed store, and will have cons- tantly on sale

HAY, GRAIN, FLOUR, BUCK- ’WHEATFLOUR, CORNMEAL, ROLLED OATS, OATMEAL, GRAHAM FLOUR, BEANS, AND PEAS, FOB COOKING PURPOSES.

Also wood and all kinds of leather. He will bay and pay the highest market

prices for

HAY, GRAIN WOOD and HIDES,

A trial order is solicited

J0HN Â MCKINNON

Tel. 44

Kenyan St. West, Alexandria

Notice to Creditors. In the matter of the Estate of PETÈ^ P.

McDOf^ ALL, late of the V/la^e of MaxviilAia the County of (MeDgarry, Farmer, ^ceased.

NOTICE is mereby given, Arsuant to the Revised ^^tntes of Ontario (1897) Chap. 129, and l^euding AAS, that ail creditors and otS^ personj having, any claims against the^tate of/he said Peter ' P. McDoagall, decewed, died on or about the 21st day Oft Seuember, 1903, are required, on or befdfe See 25ih day of February, 1904, to seSiJfy post prepaid, or to deliver to the auderwned, E. H. TIF- FANY, of the Town of&lexandria in the County of Glengarry,^^rrister at Law, Solicitor for Ellen Mj^f^all, the admin- istratrix with the wij au^xed of the lost will and testament m. the ^id deceased, a statement in writirw of names, ad- dresses and descriwions, ww full pariicu* lars of their claim# the statements of their accounts, and th^ature of securities (if any) held by tfem, duly veined.

And farther notice is hereby liven, that after such last administratrix proceed to dii deceased aiiv thereto, havin of which she that the said annexed will^ assets, or an] to any pere notice shal at the timi

Dated t

lentioned dat( ^ith the will am ribute the asset

Igst the parties regard only to thé all then have notic'd

dmioistratrix with tfa ot be liable for tbd part thereof, so diatrf or persons of whose

ot have been received by i such distribution. 19th day of January, 1904.

/ E. H. TIFFANY, Solicii^or for the said Ellen McDougall Administratrix with the will annexed.

52 4

Cash Paid. 80 cents for Wheat. * 32 cents for No. 1 Oats.

Gristing guaranteed the best in Eastern On- tario.

Glengarry Mills, Limited, Alexandria. ^

THE GLENGARRY

Farmers’ Institute WILL HOLD THEIR

Suplementary Meetings ^ « FOR THE SEASON OF 1904 IN THE

ST. ANDREW’S HALL,

riartintown, January 23rd. ^ , PUBLIC HALL,

■. ' r

naxville. January 25th.

^ PUBLIC SCHOOL,

Dalkeith, January 26th. ^

There will be two sessions at each meeting, an afternoon session at

I p. m., and an evening session at 7 p. m., which will be of a social

nature.

For the above meetings, the speakers will be^W. F. Kydd, Simcoe,

and George Carlow, Warkworth. Their subjects are—W. F. Kydd :

“Are you raising the most profitable horses ?” “Care of horses from ^

foal to finished article ; ” “Small fruits and care of the orcha,rd !

“The dairy cow in summer and winter.” »

Evening subjects—“The farm home surroundings ; ” “A stitch

in time saves nine.”

G. Carlow, IVarkworth—“How to improve a dairy herd ; ” “Cultivation of the soil ; ” “Care and management of the dairy cow ; ”

“Cultivation of the sugar beet;” “Butter making on the farm.’d Evening subject—‘‘Education of the farmer.”

Col. D. B. MacEennan will speak on the “Affiliation of ÿie Farmers’

Institute and the Lancaster Public Library,” at the Lancasfier meeting,

and on “Hewing of wood and drawing of water,” at the Martintown

meeting.

All are invited to attend and to take part in the disi^ssions. ^

Come out and let us learn something from y»ur experience.'"^ i The ladies are cordially invited to the evening sessions.

ALEXANDER MePHADDEN, President.

w. J. MCNAUGHTON,

Sec.-Treas.

IBuatttisia iBirectorg. LEGAL.

jyjrACDONELIi & COSTELLO

BARBIBTBBS,

SOLICITORS, NOTARIES PUBLIC, ETO. Solicitors for Bank of Ottawa.

Alexandria, Out. iT. A. MAODONELL, K.O. F.T. COSTELLO.

Money to loan at lowest rate on mortgage

M. MUNRO.

SOLICITOR, CONVBXANCEB, NOTABY POBLIC, &0.

Alexandria, Oot.

Money to Loan at Dow Rates of Interest. Mortgagee Purchased.

JgiDWARD U. TIFFANY,

BARRISTER, NOTARY, ETC,

Office—Over News Office, Alexandria, Ont.

J^EITCH, PRINGLE & CAMERON

BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS IN THE SUPREME COURT,

NOTARIES PUBLIC, &O. Cornwall, Ont.

JAMES LEITCH, K.O., R. A. PRINGLE, J. A. p. CAMERON, L.L.B.

jyj-ACLBNNAN, OLINE <fe MACLBNNAN,

BARRISTERS,

SOLICITORS, NOTARIES, ETC. Cornwall, Ont.

D. B. MAOLENNAN, K.O.

0. n. CLINE. F. J. MACLENNAN.

LEX. L. SMITH,

Barrister Solicitor, &c.,

McPhee’s Block, Alexandria, Out

J. CLARK BROWN,

BARRISTER. SOLICITOB,

NOTARY, ETO.

WIIiLIAMSTOWN, ONT

I. MACDONEIiL,

BARRISTER,

Solicitor, Conveyancer, Commissioner, Eto.

Office-Court House, Cernwall.

Collections promptly attended to. 43tf

L. G. DANIEL LEGAÜLT,

Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public.

Alexandria, Ont

Long Distance ’Phone 64. gMITH & J^ANGLOIS,

Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries Public.

ROBERT SMITH. A. BANDFIELD LANGLOIS 3Snetsinger's Block, Cornwall, Out.

Money to loan on easy terms.

MEDICAL,

J^R. J. A. GARLAND.

DENTIST.

Office formerly occupied by Dr. Reid Alexandria, Ont.

J. Y. BAKER, B.A., M.D.,

Dalhousie Mills,

Ontario.

J. T. HOPE,

OFFICE MoPHEE’S BLOCK,

M-iin Street, Alexandria, Ont

MI SC ELLA NEOUS.

JOHN BENNETT,

Issuer of Marriage Licenses,

12 3m Dunvegan, Ont.

y^IVEBY STABLE,

Stables—St. Catherine St. East.

Sear of Qrand Union Hotel.

ABOH. MaMinnxN, • - - Proprietor

■jQONALD J.MAODONELL,

LlOBNSED AOCTIOHBBB,

Alexandria. Ont.

A. A. MoDOUGALL,

LICENSED AUCTIONEER,

Maxville, Oat

J1INLAY McINTYRE,

issuer of Marriage License,

«•ly Martintown, Out.

The undersigned is prepared to loan money at 5 percent on terms to sait borrowers.

CHARGES REASONABLE.

FAIR DEALING ACCORDED TO ALL. PRIVATE MONEY AVAILABLE.

FARMS FOR SALE.

ANGUS MCDONALD, 22>ly Insurance Agent.

THE EYES DAHCE WITH JOY

when they see the many good

things to eat that fill our

store. There are

EW GROCERIES

and old Groceries. Ours are

new, because we sell so much

that an article has no chance

to get old here. You get the

best that’s made at the least

money when you buy here.

ADDING BETTER TO GOOD

Beating our own best con-

tinually. A commendable

ambition, isn’t it ? Not so

easily done, though as one

may think. Just how we’re

going to beat .our to-day’s

Coffee ÎS a puzzler. Will do

it it we can. But if we can’t

nobody will mind for what’s

here now is the perfection of

fragrant, pungent coffee. Like

to try it ? Yes !

Phone 25

J. BOYLE.

J. ROBERTSON, Plain and Fancy Bread Baker and Confectioner.

- Cream Bread a Süecialty - A large variety of Chocolate and Cream Candies, Biscuits and Cakes on hand.

Best Strong Baker’s Flour for sale at lowest price.

Alexandria Bakerv.

COMPAXY

Has opened up a branch of the Stratford business in the City of Ottawa and keeps a full line of the goods required by Dairy- men in Machinery and supplies. ^

Hanson’s Dairy- Supplies

a specialty. Gold Medal and other rennets listed. Generous treatment ex- tended to all who patron- ize us.

J. P. McGregor, Agent, Alexandria, Onf

RI-P-A-N-S

The modern stand- ard Family Medi- cine : Cures the common every-day ills of humanity.

Acer’s Falling hair means weak hair. Then strengthen your hair; feed it with the only hair food, Ayer’s Hair Vigor. It checks falling hair, makes the hair

Hair Vigor grow, completely cures dan- druff. And it always restores color to gray hair, all the rich, dark color of early life.

MT h»lr w»« fâlîlBf ©TJt bxdly find I was afrala 1 wmlA It au. Then 7 tried Ayer’s Bair TIKOT. It quickly stepped the falling and made my hair all I ceald wish It to he.”

KBBSOGA X. ALLBK, Elizabeth, N. J.

in .00 a bottle, Alldrucflstf.

fori J. O. AYER CO.j

.Lowell, Mass,

Falling Hair

gargains Just arrived this week

at the

Bargain Store A stock of dry goods, men’s and ladies’ underwear, a lot of tweed, crockery, hardware, paints, wall paper, all to be sold at a sacrifice.

Two buggies, i express, 2 setts harness and i cutter, to be sold at"a bargain.

L. P. A. PRIEUR, Bargain Store, Alexandria.

Banque d’Hocbelaga. Head Office, Montreal.

Capital aubsoribed 12,000,000 Capital paid up 2,000,000 Beat 1,050,00

Cr. Profit and Losa 26,662.08

President. -F. X. ST. CHABLES, Vioe-Pres.—EOBT. BICKEEDIKE, M.P. Directors :—A. Turcotte, Hon. J. D.

Eolland, and J. A. Vaillanoonrt.

General Manager.—M. J. A. Prendergaat,

A General Banking Bnainess transacted. Interest paid from date of first deposit and capitalized half yearly. Letters of Credit sold on any part of the world.

VANKLEEK HILL BRANCH. D. MoINNES,

Manager

c ornwall ommercial ollege.

COENWALL, ONT.

This premier school offers exceptional advantages in Commercial and Shorthand education. Demands are made upon ns for office help from all parts of the Domin- ion. The demand for competent book- keepers and stenographers is greater than the supply.

Write or call for complete information. Address :

Geo. F. Smith, Principal.

CornwaU, Ont.

WELL DRILLING The undersigned begs to inform the

people of Glengarry that he has purchased one of the latest steam drills and is pre- pared to drill a five inch hole in rook or any kind of soil, to a depth of 400 feet if necessary, to obtain water.

Out of 362 wells sunk not one complaint has been heard.

AETHUB CAMPBELL, 32-ly L’Orignal.

GEBBN VALLEY CONNECTIONS— Stage leaves Alexandria for Green Valley twice daily—9.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m.

Trains leave Green Valley : Going West, 10.58 a.m.

“ 6.12 p.m. Going East, 10.25 a.m.

“ 5.45 p.iç.

• Close connections via Ottawa, for Win- nipeg aud British Columbia points.

A tourist sleeper for the accommodation of second class passengers from Ottawa West every Thursday.

Eor tickets, berths, etc, apply to

FRANK KERR, C.P.E. Agent, Alexandria

Tariff Commission Is to Investi- gate Into Conditions.

MR. CHAMBERLAIN’S ADDRESS

Commission Not to Fcrmulato Tariff Laws

—Varied Comments of London Press—

Mr. Goldwln Smith Calls lta“?ro-

cru^'tean Sclieme of fiscal Union»**

and Says Canada’s Position iten>

dcrs It Impracticable

London, Jan. 16.—Joseph Cham- berlain presided at the meutinj^ of the Tariff Conunission, which assembled here yesterday afternoon. Mr. Chuin- borlain in a speech drew a parallel from what the United States and Germany had accomplished under protective tariffs, and denied that any tariff could be framed hero which, os its opponents alleffod. would make the rich richer and the poor poorer.

The United States under protection had reached prosperity unequalled in the world. In no other country was wealth so evenly distributed, while there was no other country in the world where such a large proportion of the population was on the verge of hunger , and distress as in Great Britain.

Mr. Chamberlain said that the ob- ject of the Commission was not to formulate tariff laws, but to investi- gate and inquire .with open mind. All that had thus far been decided was that the policy adopted so many years ago required reform.

At the conclusion of Mr. Chamber- lain’s speech, the Commission dis- cussed a general method of proced- ure.

On Mr. Chamberlain’s motion, Mr. Pearson was unanimously elected vice-chairman.

A General Purpose Committee was then appointed. It includes among its members Charles Booth, Sir Vin- cent Gaillard, Frederick L. Hitrris. M.P., Sir Alexander Henderson, Sir Robert Herbert, Sir Alfred Jones and Alfred Mosely, the last two named being respectively, chairman and vice-chairman of the committee.

Future meetings of the committee will be held Wednesday and Thurs- day of each week.

THE LONDON PRESS.

Lively Comment» on tho First Koetinfi: of 111© Tariff Commlssioii.

London, Jan, 16.—(C. A. P.)—The Telegraph calls the Tariff Commis- sion a sitting of a parliament of ex- perts, and says it is far more inter- esting and significant than the open- ing of Parliament in nine sessions out of jten.

The ^Chronicle calls it the first gathering of the interests.

The Post says that Mr. Chamber- lain’s speech was the most admirable delivered during the fiscal campaign, that it was based, not on the exig- encies of party politics, but on tho results of an impartial examination of the present tendencies of British trade.

Body Guard» and Janissaries.

The Nows calls the members of the Tariff Commission “Chamberlain's body guards and janissaries,” and says that if Prof. Ashley is able to convert them to the idea that a fifty or seventy-five per cent, tariff is ne- cessary to protect a struggling iron- master like Sir Alfred Hickman or if the Hpn. Henry Chaplin should be able to prove to them that a two shilling duty on corn would be a mere mockery to the tenant farmer., the.v will report accordingly. It asks; "Why should these busy businessmen go tariff-mongering in the interests of the colonics when Chamberlain called them in to look after their own interests.”

Scientific Tariff Scheme,

The Times expects the Tariff Com- mission will produce a scientific tar- iff scheme evolved from other coun- tries by men with no super-human endowments as a model as to how tho benefits of fiscal revision can be distributed over all the community.

How to lietrieve.

The Standard maintains that if tlie Unionist position is to be retrieved no time should be lost in putting the Commission on a proper constitu- tional footing and to summon evi- dence from hostile quarters would bo like inviting brewers to give evi- dence re. the licensing laws before a commission of teetotallers.

PROCRUSTEAN SCHEME.

Hr. Goltlwin Smith*. Letter to the Lon-

doB Tlm«s.

London, Jan, 16.—^^(C.A.P.)—Gold- win Smith, writing in The Times, says: "If Cham'berlain says Canada prospers through protection I take the liberty of contradicting him flatly and so do the facts of Canada’s pros- perty, due to the bounty of nature. Owing to Canada’s position in regard to tho United States it is impracti- cable to include her with the other colonies in any procrustean scheme of fiscal union. The protection party is now aroused by fear of a recipro- city movement with tho United States.”

Must R«iDieT6 Surtax.

London, Jan. 16.—(C.A.P.)—The Poet’s Berlin correspondent wires that tho German Government is being strongly urged that unless the tariff armistice is concluded with the Do- minion without delay thej German ex- port trade will be lost. To avoid this many German firms agree to pay the surtax out of their own pockets.

^tratlicona II«B. Prasldent.

London, Jan. 16.—(C.A.P.)—Lord Strathcona has accepted the position of honorary president of the London International Commercial Associa- tion, which holds an Anglo-French baiKiuet in London next month.

Colonies Will Capture It.

London, Jan. 16.—(C.A.P.)—Wed- dcl's Review, based on the Roüal

Statistical Society’s figures re tho frozen meat trade of 1008, shows that the colonies contribute to Bri- tain a little under 12 per cent., all the beef coining from Canada and mutton from New Zealand. Foreign countries export to England 399,000 tons, which the Review says will bo Captured by colonial shippers if an import duty is imi^osod,

Ooi*» r*»: I'-.o TrHfler».

London, Jan. 16.—(C.A.P.)—The byc-elcction in Norwich for a suc- cessor to the late Sir Harry Bullard, resulted in the free traders gaining the seat. The vote was as follows; Tillot, Liberal, 8,766; Wild, Union- ist, 6,756; Roberts, Labor, 2,240.

Praise For Borden.

London, Jan. 16.—(C.A.P.)—The King Magazine says: “The Dominion has been the last to adopt the cadet system, because her militia training is so good,” and adds that “Sir Frederick Bolden to whom, the credit is due, is the most energetic militia minister since Sir John Macdonald.”

MET INSTANT DEATH. Tancou-rer Tobacconist Killed By Shock

From a Telcphoiio "Wire Crossed

TTUU Electric Llsht 'Wire.

V^ancouver, B.C., Jan. 16.—Wm. Ix>vcless, a tobacconist, was killed last evening by shock from a fallen telephone wire which had got crossed with an electric light wire. Tho wire was lying in tho centre of the street and Loveless not seeing it in the dark walked right into it. Death was almost instantaneous.

Boy Klll*;4l By n Bear.

Ponoka, N.W.T., Jan. 16.—An In- dian boy was out hunting a few days ago, when he discovered two bears in a hole. He was successful in killing one of them, but the other attacked him, tearing and scratching him in such a manner that he died in a few minutes. His father found the bodies of the boy and boar lying side by side near the bear hole,

Maa Frozen to Death.

Toronto Junction, J'an. 16.— Joseph F. Noyes, a man who has been doing rough work around the Heydon House, Weston road, was yesterday morning found frozen to death in an out of the way spot west of Quebec avenue, and not far from Bloor street. Noyes had been drink- ing heavily.

34 Persons Injured.

Detroit, Jan. 16.—An eastbound Michigan avenue Line car carrying a heavy load of passengers, hurrying home at the close of the day, was struck by a Grand Trunk passenger train last evening at Gratiot avenue and Dequondro street. More than 34 people were injured, the double truck cal' being carried 200 feet down the track from tho point of collision and being almost demolished. Seven of the injured were' taken to hospitals and twenty-seven were taken to their homes. No one was killed.

PANAMA TO DEFEND. Colombian Army Is on tho March—1Z,000

Panamanian Troops Prepared to

Repel the Invaders.

New York, Jan. 16.—-luthentic in-' formation from the frontier is an- xiously awaited here, as the belief is wide-spread, cables tho Herald’s Pan- ama correspondent, that the Colom- bians have already started to inarch upon the Isthmus.

The Panamanian troops are ready to leave on a moment’s notice. The conscription has been completed and 12,000 fighting men can be placed in the field.

, There is a great bustle in the ar- mory in preparation for the ship- ment of rifles and ammunition to the Indians of the interior, who have agreed to join against the Colombian forces.

Many light cases of fever arc re- ported to already exist in the camps of the United States marines, es- pecially among those who have been scouting along the trails. There is some yellow fever in Panama now, but none has appeared in the camps.

$90^000 TO INSTITUTIONS.

Numeroas Bequests L.ft By the Late John Lyman of Toronto.

Syracuse, N. Y., Jan. 16.—By tho will of John Lyman, who died in this city Tuesday, Toronto chari- table institutions are generously re- membered. While Syracuse charities received $70,000, Toronto receives $20,000 more. The Toronto bequests are as follows:

Grace Homocpathic Hospital $25,- 000; Knox College, . Victoria Univer- sity. WycUffe and the Y.M.C.A. $5,- 000 each; Homo for Incurables and the Sick Children’s Hospital, $10,- 000 each; Protestant Orphans’ Home, Girls’ Home, Boys* Home, Aged Women’s Home, Infants* Homo. Women’s Christian Association, Newsboys' Homo, Home for Aged Couples, House of Providence, $2,- 000 each.

Aetna D. Howe of Toronto is a legatee.

Keeping the T'ankeea Out.

Eollingham, 'Wash., Jan. 16.—The British Columbia Government is suc- ceeding in its efforts to keep Ameri- can mill owners from obtaining their log supply from the British side of Puget Sound. In retaliation for the American tariff on Canadian lumber, the British Columbia Government has imposed restrictions which make it impossible for American mill men to operate camps in British Columbia.

neBpend«nt Slashed Throat.

Toronto, Jan. 16.—With his throat cut several iifiches and in a very weak condition, Edward Weller, Lawton avenue. Deer Park, was brought to St. Michael's Hospital last night at about 8 o’clock. He had attempted to commit suicide. Family troubles. He will likely recover.

Paly Block Roof Frlls.

Stratford, Jan. 16.—The roof of the Daly Block, one of Stratford's landmarks, collapsed yesterday morn- ing, owing to the heavy load of snofL . .

DAIRYMEN ELECT OFFICERS.

Mr. J. H. Paget of Canboro Elected Presi-

dent—Interesting and Practical Ad-

dresne»—A Senate Nomination.

St. Thomas, Jan. 15.—The three days* annual convention of the Dairymen’s Association of Western Ontario was concluded vesterday af- ternoon. The number of delegates in attendance has averaged 400. Three sessions daily were held, and many spirited debates were indulged in. The features of the convention have been the marked demand for improv- ed railroad and water transporta- tion.

Tho important business yesterday was the election of officers. They are:

President, J. N. Paget of Canboro. First vice-president, Robert John-

ston, St. Thomas. Second vice-president, J. W. Stein-

hoff, Stratford. Honorary presidents, Hon. Thomas

Ballantyne, Harold Eagle. Directors—Seventh district, John

McQuaker; 8th, vV. R. Shearer: 9th, John Brodie; 10th, James Connolly: 11th, W. R. McLeod; 12th, W. A. Bothwcll; 13th, A. F. MacLaren.

Auditors—J. A. Nclles, London; Geo. Smith, Woodstock.

Representatives to Industrial Exhi- bition at Toronto—A. F. MacLaren. J. N, Paget; London Exhibition, J. W. Steinhoff, John R. Isaacs.

The resolutions adopted recom- mended the appointment of the Hon. Thomas Ballantyne to a seat in the Senate, and recorded sincere appreci- ation of the services which the late Andrew Pattullo, M.P.P., a former president of this association, has rendered to his country and more particularly for the efforts which ho put forth to promote the interests of the dairymen in tho territory under the jurisdiction of this association.

THE ONTARIO LEGISLATURE.

Assembly Opecd With 1*omi> and Cere-

mony—Addresses and Adjournment.

Toronto, Jan. 14.—With military pomp and circumstance the Lieuten- ant-Governor opened the Ontario As- sembly this afternoon. Fifteen guns were fired, and then the guard of honor ushered His Honor into the Assembly Chamber, where ho took his seat on the throne. He then read the speechi from the throne. The municipal assessment, tho public in- stitutions, tho prevailing prosperity and crops, tl^forcsts, the new rail- way were all given congratulatory and explanatory paragraphs, and then His Honor promised that mea- sures would be submitted for tho im- provement of tho license laws, tho amendment of the assessment act, tho the conservation of the timber re- sources of the province, to amend tho election act, and some minor mat- ters.

After the. introduction of now mem- bers and the moving, of the formal motions of a new session, the House adjourned till to-morrow.

Toronto, Jan. 15.—In the Legis- lature this afternoon, Mr. C. N. Smith, Sault Ste. Marie, moved the address in reply to tho speech from the throne, and it was seconded by Di'. Currie of Prince Edward. The House then adjourned till Monday.

FRENCH ULTIMATUM TO VATICAN.

Government Demands be Appointment of Five Bishops.

Korae, Jan. 16.—The French Gov- ernment has presented the Vatican with a note in the nature of an ul- timatum regarding the appointment of bishops to five vacant French sees, substantially saying that cither the Pope must approve the selections of the French Government or they will be announced officially without the approbation of the holy see. In ad- dition, tho papal nuncio- will bo asked to leave Paris, and tho clergy will be forbidden to collect Peter’s pence in the churches, but the con- cordat will not bo denounced. The rumor that the Pope had decided to approve the appointments is incor- rect. The Vatican hopes to be able to continue the negotiations.

NO GENERAL ELECTION.

Official Statement Glrea Oat Aanoanoiag

Another Session of Parliament.

Ottawa, Jan. 16.—Tho following oflicial statement was given out last night: "The Government has been engaged for some days in consider- ing certain modifications which have l)cen asked by the Grand Trunk Bail- way Company to tho contract en- tered into last session. The Govern- ment is of the opinion that such modifications must bo submitted to and discussed by Parliament, and therefore it is the intention of the Prime Minister to advise His Ex- cellency to Call a session at an early day.

Colonies Will Captoro It.

London, Jan. 16.—(C.A.P.)—^Wed- del's Review, based on tho Royal Statistical Society’s figures re tho frozen meat trade of 1903, shows that the colonies contribute to Bri- tain a little under 12 per cent., all tho beef coming from Canada and mutton from New Zealand. Foreign countries export to England 399,000 tons, which the Review says will be captured by colonial shippers if an import duty is imposed.

Hon. H. B. Kmmnrtoa Sworn In.

Ottawa, Jan. 16.—Hon. H. R. Em- morson went to Rideau Hall yester- day morning, accompanied by Sir Wilfrid Laurier, and was sworn in aS Minister of Railways. It is likely that Hon. L. P. Brodeur wdll be sworn in as Minister of Inland Re- venue shortly. Tho Prime Minister entertained Mr. Emmorson, Mr. Tur- gcon, M.P., for Gloucester, and Mr. I'affin, publisher of Little France,, at luncheon.

Turkish Troops Concontrate*

Salonica, Jan. 18-—An important concentration of Turkish troops has begun at Ku.raanova, on the road leading to the Bulgarian frontier.

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IMPROVEMENT OF CHEESE CUR-

ING ROOMS.

but still cbecsc which arc n little weak and open, or on the other hand have a little loo much acid, sliow up better when cool cured than they'do when cured at oi'flinary hot weather temperatures.

One cannot help Clunking what great benefit would accrue to the Canadian cheese industry at large if all the cheese were cool cored.| In- deed, it is doubtful if anyone can properly estimate It. We have had in the irast two seasons a most excel-- lent illustration on this point, inas-> much as the comparatively slight im- provement in quality, due to the un- usually cool summers, had the effect of encouraging consumption to such an extent that the demand forced ptiei-.s up to a point that few ever exficltd to see again. Arrangements for cool curing cheese will doubtless be u'orked out in dif- ferent ways, according to local cir- cumstances and conditions. The lar- ger factories will probably make the necessary improvements in connection with their own buildings. Combina- tion or consolidation may be effected

in some cases but the jealous rival- ry which exists among factories stands in the way,. It is quite prob- able that a co-nsiderable portion of our cheese will in the future be cured in the warehouses of the exporters and commi.ssion merchants. At any rate, time will decide how it is to be done, as it is imperative that it be done in some w.ay,.

The question of improvement îh curing rooms has been much dis- cussed for two or three years past, and the advantages to be derived from each Improrement have been clearly sot forth, yet there has not been as much progress made in this direction as there ought to have been, and something more necessary to convince those engaged

in the manufacture of ÿreese that it is a matter of economy, if nothing else, to spend s_ufticicnt money ou the improvement of curing rooms to ensure proper control of the tem- perature at all seasons of the _year.

Witli the object of providing a practical working illustration on a scale sufficiently large to attract

general attention, and to get a com- paratively large ntunber of people directly interested in the results four large central or consolidated cool cheese curing rooms were established by the Dominion Department of Ag-

riculture in the spring of 1902,.

At these four illustration stations over 70,090 cheese .from some TO factories have been ciu-ed during the last two seasons. As the cheese were collected from the factories, a num- ber from the same vat from all fac- tories was set aside each week and after being carefully weighed, one was placed in the curing room and the mate to it ^mt in the uppior storey where the temperature was

not controlled. -When the cheese of .the corresponding week were sold

these cheese were again weighed as before, and the difference in shrink- age noted. From this difference the

saving in shrinkage on the whoie lot was calculated. The following table

shows the actual saving of shrinkage on all the cheese handled fhis sea- son to date at the four cool curing,

stations. , ^

Coring room Cheese Weight Shrinkage Vaine Brookvillo 9.S36 761,599 9,860 «1011 39 Cowansville.. 14,080 1,137,159 13,691 1497 44 St.Ujracintbe 9,255 711,076 6,816 699 76 WooUBtock.. 12,898 1,013,562 14,410 1461 17

46,769 3,623,396 44,609 «4669.76

The total value of the saving, namely, 9f,C09.7G, representing the interest at 0 per cent on over §75,- 000, or in other words would pro- vide for a capital outlay of nearly §2,000 for each of the factories con-

tributing cheese. As everyone knows the past tivo seasons have been re,*

markable for the very cool weather- and moist condition of the atmos- phere that prevailed all sumnier. ' In/

an ordinary season the saving of shrinkage would be v ery much great er, because u higb temperature apd a dry air arc the two conditions that

Inciease tire sltrfnkafee. , But thmiirvhlfe fn slirînkage îa onTy

a minor consideration. The main

one is the great improvement in quality. The cheese cooled in tho

cool rooms and those cured in un-

controlled temperature have repeat- edly been examined and compared by a iarge number of cheese'buyers,,

ohecsemakers and others, and in every case the cool cured cheese has been pronounced the best in quality.

In this experimental w.ork there have been many opportunities Tor the

observing the effect of a Tiigh tem- perature of the quality of cheese. The first effect of a high temperature

and one which is always noticeable is to make tho texture of the cheese rough and mealy, and in extreme cases show a .^freastness which is un-

desirable, or in ^ther words, it' 'de- stroys that silkiness of texture al- ways present in cligese at its best,. Bad flavors arc intensified at the higher temperature and many cheese

go “off” flavor while their mates

that are cool cured remain sound and clean. All cheese becomes sharp and: “tasty'” much quicker at .the liigh temperature. C-ool curing will not

ufake a fill'd blfe«sé d'ut of a poor bto'd

SIR, WILFRID LAURIER’S

STlEENGX’H.

This, from the Toronto News, is opportune and reiterates about Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s character what has ' several times been stated in these columns :

The final retirement of Mr. Blair from Federal politics marks theclos ing of another incident in the series which will inevitably cause the fu- Luro historian to wonder how the fable that Wilfrid X.aurier was a

“weak man” over jiroused among his contemporaries. :6oth Mr. Tarte and Mr. Blair seem to have been some-

what under its dec^tive influence. Although they w'Ci'o in a position to know bettor, they appear to have imagined that the epurteous gentle- man who was so ready to listen to

ueir project, and to^extend a sweet toleration to their idiosyncrasies could be made to yield to a timely

display of force. The completeness of their mistake in ,{his is now' a mat- ter of history. Force is the, one thing which the strong man will not

tolerate,. We have—perhaps under the tui-

tion of an earlier generation—come

to think that strength must airways leave some of its native rudeness in sight. A brusque manner, an in- stantly decisive speech, firmly set opinions, an importance of the

thought of others—these wo have takentisthe usual signs of strength. Politen-ess, on.the other hand, has looked to us like conciliation, a broad tolerance has mistaken for indecision, and ^patience—that strongest of tho 'virtues—has been

translated in corwardice. And Ibis is where, very iiossibly,

the busy or superfieial man has gone astray with resDCot to Sir AVTlifrid

Laurier. The fiercest debate in Par liamont never made him forget Iiis natural courtesy, all and sundry

who wont to wait on him for this and that purpose found him, unfail- ingly polite, concialition and a frank desire to please seejned to shine from his face. There was no danger, that he would wound the feelings of any man, or that he would refuse, to do anything without lessening the im-

pact of the blow as much as he pos- sibly could.

This, some people took for weak- ness, and so 'the legend begam. But tlic recent overthrow of tw'o of the most forceful men in the Cabinet w'hcn they ventured to come squarely into collision ' with their singularly kiqd and gentie-^spokeu chief will serve—among other things—to deny that legend tho smallest immortal- ity. It is hardly to he doubted that Mr. Blair, for instance, would never taken the stand he did if he had known that it would merely result in flingering him outside of the breast- works, while tho “weak” Premier went calmly ahead as if the master of New Brunswick were not endea- voring to .muster a revolt. Mr. Tarte’s most erratic flights were en- dured with a patience which more than exhausted the patience of many of the Premier’s best friends, but, at the first sign of an appeal- to coer-

cion, the iron hand emerged from the

velvet glove, and Mr. I'arte’s Alinis- terial career was at an end.

Sir Wilfrid .Laurier has always

been thoroughly French in his ability to ma.sk strength! under the smile

and the bow of a courteous gentle- man. In that he has brought to our imlitics a distinct -and a new charm.

But it is not to be e^iBCted chat he could carry on tbno Government of

the country for years without occa- sionally unmaskiog, and this neces-

sity will make fo-r U'le better under-

standing of his ^ue character now-

and for its better delineation by tho

bTstVrïanB of Ibtt futuire.

WHAT THEY THINK OP IT. Montreal Herald.

The Alexandria News is one of the most enterprising newspapers published in the smaller towns of Canada and its Christmas edition, fully maintains its reputation, ft is marked, as such an issue should be, by strong local color. Portraits arc given of the principal citizens; of Alexandria. Lancaster and Max- villc, and of the county of Glen- garry. Not tile least interesting of the features of the issue are the portraits of prominent Glcngar- rians wlio h.ave passed away, Imt whose names will long remain I’n, tlie history, ' not merely of tho county, but of the- Dominion. The reading matter throughout the edi- tion is descriptive of the local .scenes and individuals portrayed and will, together with the pictures, form an historical record that will long be preserved in many house- hold,

Brantford Expositor.

Tho Expositor has received a copy of the Christmas number of The Alexandria (Ont.) News, of which Mr. A. G. F. Macdonald is', the cd itor. This holiday publication is, most attractively gotten np, pror* fuse in illustrations and rich in biographical, historical and descrip live, material. It certainly is a very ambitious effort,

Stratford Herald.

The Alexandria (Ont.) News has published a taking Christmas num- ber of thirty pages with numerous illustrations of Glengarry scenes, among which arc several in con- nection with Gordon Presdyterian church, St. Elmo, made famous by Rev. Chas. Gordon (“Ralph Connor”> in his book on “Glengarry School Days.” It was this church over which Rov. Daniel Gordon was pas- tor from 1853 until 1872, when ho

accepted a call to Harrington, Ox- ford County. Tile old log manse erected in 1855, the scene of many absorbing scenes in "Kaiph Con- nor’s” book, is still standing. The

present Gordon Church is the one that was built under Rev. Daniel

Gordon’s pastorate and replaced one erected in 11832 which in turn replaced the old ^eech log church whicli was put up in 1825-0. The first .Scotch settlers located in that part of Giongariy in 1807. -The

Aews’ siiecial issue jdevotes large space to honoring the memories of those stern and staliwart people,, who have given the nSme of Glengarry, a meaning'’somewhat resembling that

which Sparta of ^id suggested)

The Park Hill Post.

In tho holiday yush wo forgot' to

acknowledge the receipt of a couple of exceptionally creditable Christ-, mas Numbers from our old toivn,

Alexandria. The first was issued liy tho News, and _ the second by the

Glengavrian. A great deal of work was involved in.both issue.s, but

Alexandrians are a generous people and no doubt . -Bros. Remmer and

Macdonald did not lose in their ven- tures. It gave us .great pleasure to

turn over page after jiago of cither number and find the portraits of old friends staring us in the face. We can easily imgine as we do so

that wc are back again for an ffven ing session at “Brock’s” when the

genial proprietor has some unfortun ate grit in the corner next to the telephone and is/punding Tory pyin

ciples into him, while the Senator,.

“Southey,” Jack McRae and a few others ably second his efforts. Alexandria is a good town and 3e- serves two good newspapers such as tho Giengarrian and Nows.

The Giengarrian,

Our contemporary, the News, has issued a special Christmas edition, exceedingly creditable to themselves and to Glengarry county as well. We fully understand Uie amount of extra labor and trouble it caused, but to them there must be satisfao

tion in recognizing that their ef- fort was well appreciated. It is ex ceedingly easy for some of the cri- tics to look wise and pass judgment, much easier we dare say than pre- paring such an e^lition. We con-

gratulate our friends qn their exr- cellont ©tforts, and all should re- alize that all the local papers that

care enough for their counties to issue such numbers are doing the community in which their lot is cast

a groat good, greater perhaps than many are aware of.

Vankleek Hill Reviewi

The Review heartily cpngratulatcs its neighbors, the News and Gien- garrian, of Alexandria, upon Their excellent editions for .^hristmas. They were indeed a credit to the progressive publishers of that town and to the town itself. Alexandria ought to be proud of its newspa- pers. They are among tlie best in this province.

Forest Free Press.

Tho Free Press has received a

copy of tlie Christmas number of the Alexandria (Ont.) News, of which' A. G. F Macdonald is editor. This h'oH'd'a'y pubiîcaTïo’tï Is afo'st hi*

tractivcly gotten up, profuse in il- lustration and rich in biographical, historical and descriptive material.

It certainly is a very ambitions ef- for(<.

HECTOR MDGDORHID'S WILL. The inventory of the personal es-

tate of Sir Hector Archibald Mac- donald, K.C.B., D.S.O., brigadier gen- eral, and the deed thereof, have been registered in Edinburgh. The mov- able estate amounted to £4,402, in-4 eluding the balance at his bankers

Ixindon of £875. Sir Hector's will was written in his own hand and was dated December 27, 1899. By it he appointed W. Turner, Wigani Junction Colliery, to bo the guar- dian of his son, Hector. Mr. Turner* however, predeceased Sir Hector, The will is in fhe following terms:

“This is Jhe last will and testa- ment of Brigadier-General H. A. Mac don.ald, C.B., D.S.O., Aide-dc-Camp to the Queen(. ■ ' - - ,!?t

I appoint 'W. Turner, Esq., Wigan Junction Colliery, the guardian 'of my son. Hector, now, a pupil in Bed- ford Grammar ‘School. After pay- ment of all my just debts I be- queath all I am possessed of to my said son Hector, through W. Turner,

“(Sir) My affairs arc in the foi- “(Sir) My affairs are in the fol-

lowing 'hands : Messrs. Cox & Co..' London ; the Bank of l^ypt, Cairo; W. Watson & Co., Bombay, India ; Incha Ram & Co., Umballa ; Messrs Framger & Co., Umballa.

It is my desire that the follow- ing shall be kejit as heirlooms by, my son. Hector.

'Portrait of her Majesty, presenteib to me by the Queen.

( usket containing freedom of tha town of Dingwall.

Casket containing addresses from the Highland Clans of Glasgow.

C.i.sket containing addresses from

the Highland Association, London. Sword of an Aide-de-Camp to the*

Queen, presented by the people

Ross and Cromarty. Sword of honor presented by the

Clan Association, London.

Sword of honor presented by the Macdonald Society.

Claymore presented by the cTficers

of the 92nd Jlighlanders.

Album presented by the Aerdeen Highland A.ssociation.

Addresses presented By tho town of Inverness, by the town of Tain, by the town of Invergordon, and by the people of my birthplace.

Tho dirk and sltcan dhu given ma by my old comrades, fho sergeants

of 'the 92nd Highlander^

The cigar bo.x fitted with old Gor

don Highlanders’ Jjadges. The picture of “Puir Auld Ninety

Twa” at the Jlrakenburg, South

Africa:. My medals and decorations. The thanks and vellum of both

Houses of Parliament’, A watch pendant in memory ofi

1890 in the Soudan, My watch and chain and append-

ages.

It is my desire and should be car- ried out, if possible, that one of tha hoofs of my old charger “Knowall”

should be mounted and given to General Sir Chas. D. Aguilas, G.C.B., and that one should be mounted and kept as an heirloom Ijj my son. Hec- tor.

The remainder of my .goods should be sold for the benefit of my son» Hector, with the following excep- tions, which are not to be sold : Plate, the Mahdi banner, selected pictures, chain armour, S'tationery racks, sword, spears.

My charger “Knowall” to be shot Signed at Umballa before pro-

ceeding on active service lo SoutB Africa, December 27th, 1899.

H. A. MACDONALD, Brigadier-General

iicoTasB, 07 70T7S osnjisav. Tho truBteoS; secretary, and other

officers of tho Free Hospital for Consurap* tivos at ?Juskoka are daily in r«oaipt of many piteous letters.

A few days since Mr. W, J. Gage, of Toronto, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the National Sanitarinm Association, received a letter from a resident of Quebec, pleading for the ad' mission of a victim of the dread white plague, li'Ting about a hundred miles south-east of Montreal, and asking if it were not possible to admit her into the Free Hospital. . The'Writer says: “ The applicant is a Mrs. Paterson, the mother of four children and tho wife of a farmer in a place called Goshen, in the township of Windsor. The doctor eays that her left lung only ie troubled. She is able to go about, but her appetite is very bad. I believe if she could be ad- mitted into the Free Hospital fqfcffjjpn- sumptives she might bo cured, ^^ifeauld not pay much, if anythin^;. let me know if yon could receive jisp.^

We are told by Mr. Gage %^t»7ilica- tions for admission to the FiMM^i|iit«l reach the secretary from all Dominion, and patients have^pecn re- ceived from Prince Edward Isli^pd on the east to Alberta on the ' west. Two hundred and twentj-five patiepta have been admitted in eighteen months, and net a single patiept has been refused because of his orhsir poverty.

We can hardty think of any charity that appeals more pathetically for the support of the .Canadian people.

Subsoriptians mi^ bo sent to Sir Wm. B. Meredithv.Kt., Vice-President of the National Haaltarium AsBOciatiuB, et to Mr. W, X Gis^ t .

Wanted

An unlimited amount of Good Soft Elm, suitable for Cheese Boxes.

We will pay for Logs delivered at our Fac- tory here, 18 inches and up in diameter, and cut 10 or 16 feet long, $16.00 per 1000 ieet.

We also buy Scrap Iron. Any quantity will be accepted from one pound to wheelbarrow, cart or car-load.

Maepherson & Schell.

PIANO TALK

The best is the cheapest. The best is WILLIAMS. When buying get the best and cheapest.

You can’t afford to throw money away, even though it be for music.

Get my prices before purchasing.

JAMES MCKENZIE. Glen Sandfield, Ont.

Agent for-

THE WILLIAMS PIANO CO., Oshawa, Ont.

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IS GALLED KINO JOSEPH British Free Trade Press on

Chamberlain’s Commission.

ADHoancemeiit Expected of a Koyal Com-

mission to Cou.suler ItCKt 31eans of

Includins Colonial liepresen tat i ve»

of National Defence Committee nnd

- Making Colonial >t.»teHnien I.ife I’cers

—Only \^'av Tor Canadian l-'riM* Tnulers.

London, Jan. 18.^“King: Joseph’s commission'' is the description of iho contents of the bills in tlie Liberal newspapers- of the lirst inectinfr' of the Chanil^erlain Tariff Commission. Punch's cartoon represents them all blowing trumpets, each man facially a replica of Chamberlain, who is conducting what is called “Jo- seph's orchestra."

The Commission numbers sixtv-fivc and, although the oHicial Tory Standard dubs ihom plutocrats and nonentities, they include a remark- able number of chief manufacturers, railway shipping managers and eco- nomists.

A Iloyal Comtnissioi*,

The statement by Premier Balfour at Sheffield last week that ho wasn’t now sure that fiscal methods wore the best for socurinjî a closer Im|)cri- al union is believed to prci)are the way for the announcement in the King’s speech, Feb. 2, when Parlia- ment meets of -a Koyal Commis.sion to consider the best means of includ- ing colonial representatives on the National Defence; OQmmittee, makina- it Imperial, and adding colqnials to the Judicial Committee of the Priw Council, which is the , ultimate court of appeal for -the Empire-, and mak- ing cqlonial statesmen life peers.

Balfour’s friends say such a policy is complimentary and not anfagonis- ! tic to„ Chamba-lain’s tliough they admit .it may bà difficult to so per- suade’ the latter. ’

'Ilie Only Way.

London, Jah; 18.—Chamberlain, writing to a correspondent, says that the so-called Canadian free traders know perfectly well there is not the

' slightest indication of any desire on the part of; the Canadian people to adopt .their principles. ..Preferential tariff is the only way to increase commercial intercourse.

MODERN CONFLICT FOR POWER.

£nfi;l-infl Askins: ]f It Is tho State or the Commercial Trust,

London, Jan. 18.—(C.A.P.)—The Standard says thoughtful men feci that with a commission of business men framing a tarifi for the country, England is perilously approachihg ’ the conditions existing in America, where it is difficult to toil which, is the greatest power, tho state Or the conimercial trust.

SG68 3Iore Yankee Invaders,

The Quarterly ■ Review ppblishesy a long article by S. J. McLean dealing witli pools, trusts and industrial combinations in the United States. Extracts from many American publi- cations appear under the title of the article, but the views expressed are colored by tho writer’s individuality. He forecasts ah expansion of the powers of thq federal consitution for the regulation of interstate com- merce, a more rapid increase of capi- tal rather than of the highest types of managing ability, a readjustment of tlieir finances by 25 per cent, of the existing combinations, and an American invasion of outlying coun- •trie^ which Europe has hitherto re- garded as its own. Tho article is well written and carefully reasoned out. Mr. McLean is tho secretary- elect of the Railway Commossion of Canada. At present ho is a profes- sor in tho United States.

BRITISH LAND MARINES.

Gan. Desekamps Take, Rofuge in the American Coninlate,

Cape Haytien, J an. 18.—The , Gov- ernment troops, which disembarked recently at Sosua, were Saturday ordered to march on Porto Plata. A brisk attack supported by the, guns of a Dominican war vessel be- gan in tho evening. Operations were resumed yesterday morning, and tho Government troops entered Porto Plata, causing the flight of Gen. Deschamps, who took refuge in the United States Consulate. The British cniiser Pallas has landed marines to protect the Consulate. The United States cruiser Hai’ttord has arrived.

I*lnsrcing kntl Persbnati,!!..,-

Toronto, Jan. 18. — Newspaper charges of plugging and personation in connection with tho recent muni- cipal clecticms in Toronto have stir- red up a hornet’s nest in tho city. There will be a judicial investigation undertaken to clear tho matter up, and if any aldermen, as charged, bo guilty, to bring them to justico, which is six months In jail.

Liberty Soon For Col. Lynch*

London, Jan. 18.—Tho Weekly De- spatch says that Gol. Arthur Lynch, who commanded the Irish Brigade against the British forces in South Africa, and who was afterwards con- victed of treason and sentenced to imprisonment for life, will be liber- ated soon.

. Ordered to Pej*.

u S Constantinople, Jan'. 18.—Orders hnve been sent by tho Government to the Governor of Beirut, Syria, to pay the arrears due the Turkish troons there, the non-payment of which has kept the troops in a mu- tinous condition Ipr several days pa.st.

**Unload,d** Gun Killed.

Winnipeg, Jan. 15.—Charles John- ston of Deagald, east of the city, was fatally shot while cleaning a gun. Ho had hung the gun up un- loaded, but his brother unawares had charged it. He was 11 years of age.

PROFESSOR J. MILLS THE “NEWS January goings Guelph Principal Invited to Join

Railway Commission.

IN TOUCH WITH AGRICULTURE

If H« Aocept'n, As Ho Doubtless Will, the

Complete Commission Will Consist of

Messrs, Blair, Bernier and Mills—

Secretary Yet to Be Appointed

—Another Biff Surplus to

Note.

Ottawa, Jan. 16.—Professor James Mills,'Principal of the Ontario Agri- cultural College, has been ollcrcd a position on the Railway Commission created under tlie statute of last year. If he accepts, as ho doubtless will, the constitution of the Com- mission will be complete. The other members are Mr. Blair, chairman, and Mr. Bernier. Thé office of secr.v tary is as yet unfilled.

Prof. Mills is in every way quali- fied to fill tho position which tho Prime Minister offered him last night. He is thoroughly in touch with the great agricultural industr.v and is a mim in whom the farmers have every confidence.

^ <(tnniissIoM its Conditions.

The salary of the chairman of the ’Pile .salary of the chairman of

llie Commission is $10,000 a .rear, nod that of each of his 000 a year, and that of each of his colleagues 88,000. Tliey are appoint- ed for the term of ten years, l>ut- may be re-appointed on the expira- tion of that period. ’They are hot' eligible for office after reaching . the age of 75. The Commissioners aije to reside in Ottawa and their office must be located here. A vice-chair- man, may be appointed to' act when the chairman is not present. Two members will form a quorum. Tho board mitst hold no railway stock and must not he interested in anv matter that comes before them. If a Commissioner has any interest he must be replaced by another Com- missioner, appointed for tho purpose. The salary'of tlio secretary is not to exceed $4,000 per annum. The re- maining officers will be appointed by the board, subject to the approval of tho Government.

Another Big Surplus.

Canada is a country not only of big crops but of big surpluses. Tlie first half of tho current fiscal year closed with a surplus $14,222,267 over ordinary revenue, and more than $10,000,000 over all expenditures combined. The revenue for the si.x months ending December 31st, ex- ccqcled. that for (lie, sahio period of the proviolis year,by ,$3,673,600. Tho total-ordinary revenue \i-as $34,936,- 402, and the ordina*"y expenditure $20,714,195. For the same period of last year the ordinary revenue was $31,262,862, and the ordinary ox- pendituie $19,549,688. The capital expenditure for the past six months was $3,845,934 as against $4,123,- 975.

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS.

Flon. II. R. Emmerson Sworu In—Mr. Hyman Slated For Cabinet*

Ottawa, Jan. 16.—Hon. H. R. Em- incrson went to Rideau Hall yester- day morning, accompanied by 3ir Wilfrid Laurier, and was sworn in aS Minister of Railways. It is likely that Hon. L. P. Brodeur will bo sworn in as Minister of Inland Re- venue shortly. Tho Prime Minister entertained Mr. Emmerson, Mr. Tur- geon, M.P., for Gloucester, and Mr. 'Paffin, publisher of Little France, at luncheon.

Ur. Bynlaa Slatkd.

Tho latest report in political cir- cles hero is that Mr. C. S. Hyman, M.P., for London, is to be called to the Cabinet as a member without portfolio. Mr. Hyman has been long looked upon a;s a Cabinet possi- bility. and his promotion to tho Ministry would not occasion any surprise. He is a keen business man, a clover speaker and immensely popu- lar in Ontario.

NO GENERAL ELECTION.

Official Statement GiTea Oat Aaneanelna Another Seislon of Farllament.

Ottawa, Jan. 16.—The following official statement was given out last ni^tf '',Th.e Government has been engaged for some days in consider- ing certain n^îdifleations -which have been''ask$i bjf tho Grand Trunk Rail- way Company to' the contract en- tered into last session. The Govern- ment is of the opinion that such modifications must be submitted to and discussed by Parliament, and therefore it is the intention of the Prime Minister to advise His Ex- cellency to call a session at an early

flay- Candidate For Walt Haitink..

Belleville, Jan. 16.—Byron Olott of Anson has been- nominated by the Liberals of West Hastings for the- Commons.

Lnoal or Boattlo.

London, ; Jan.. 16.—Robert Lucas, cx-Reeve of Carod’oo, was Thursday nominated by the Conservative* to contest West Middlesex. If he de- clines Mayor Beattie will likely be the choice.

Danphin ConiorratiTOi; ' ''

Winnipeg, Jan. 16.—Glen Campbell, M.P.P., .was nominated by the Con- servatives of Daiipliiu for the Com- mons yesterday.’. ’ ,

AOtlon For LlboU

Ottawa, Jan. 16.-^Hon. F. R. I.atchford has entered on action for libel against The Ottawa Free Press for republishing from the Catholic Uegistcr of Toronto the charge that '!r. Latchford headed those who a^sed" the Fenian cr.y against D'Arev cott dui'ing the r’écésjt' ïtCay'o’raifly

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THE “NEWS.” Alexandria, ©nt.

Muskoka Free Hospital for Consumptives

I^F^Not a single patient has ever been refused admittance

because of his or her poverty.

fROM THE YtUO\ _

—From Bishop of Selkirk, Caribou Crossing, Yukon: ‘‘The trifling remittance ($10.00) herewith, enclosed, is intended to exprc33 our sympathy for the sufferers in other parts rather than imply a special need for your institution here.”

COXFKBEBATIOy LIFE A.SSOCIATIOy

—J. K. Macdonald, Esq., Managing Director Confederation Life Association, in sending che<iuo for $500.00 from his Compatiy, says : “I am pleased to "bo able to be the medium of helping on so good a work.”

Funds Urgently Needed The financial reports for the year jnst ending

show that to keep the doors of the Free IIos- . , pital for Consumptives open, maintaining the

number of patients for ivliich accommodation has been provided, not less than ^25,000 i.s required for the year now entered ii]ion.

Since tlie Free Hospital ivas opened (18 months § ago) 224 patients have been received. The help T the institution has been to these- people—all f from the wage-earning and poorer ranks of life t? -^-cannot be estimated in human language. i

—Ed-ward D. Heddon, Solina, Ont., on leaving the Fi-eo Hospital, |' writes; “I cauuot speak too highly of the institution from which I p have received so much benefit. I can but tender my best thanks for u • the kindness sliowm.” ^

—Minnie Linklater, Hamilton, writes: “I have spent over nine months & at the Free Hospital for Consumptives. I believe I liavo beon greatly f? helped, and shall never hesitate to use my influence to further that ^ good cause.”

There is no endowment, excepting the provision made by three life insurance companies for six beds for the current j^ear. Only by the con- tinued contributions of the Canadian public can the work be maintained.

Patients are accepted from every'part of tlie Do- minion, and there have been in residence during the past year patients from Prince Edward Island on the east to the Northirest Territories on the west.

Contributions may bo sont to SIK W. R. MEREDITH, KT., Vice-President National Sanitarium Association, or MR. W. J. GAGE, Chairman of the Executive Committee, Toronto, Can.

lu a few weeks we will be stock-taking and during this month will be clearing at cut prices a lot of crockery and glassware, colored dinner sets and white ware also granite and tinware.

Oil tan moccasins, heavy rubbers, sox, felt lined boots, at from lo to 25 per cent off.

A few fur caps, muffs, ruffs and collars still on hand, will be sold at a substantial dis- count, also some goat and brown robes.

Short ends dress goods, heavy cloth suitings and flannels, are at specially reduced* prices. Our January prices on any of the above lines will interest you.

“The Exchange” tenders thanks to our friends for their generous patronage during the holiday season.

Yours &c.,

J, Cattanach, North Lancaster

If you did not get a calendar kindly call for one before the stock is exhausted.—J. F. C.

Great Sale m

Clothing ! By Montreal Clothing lannfactnring Co’y.

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'W’e have a large stock of men’s and boys’ Suits, men’s and boys’ Kaglan Overcoats, men’s and boys’ Pea Jackets, Fur Coats and Fur Jackets, ladies’ cloth Jackets, and skirts. A large stock of underwear. Jackets and blouses. A big assortment of Stockings, Socks, Mitts. Ladles’, gents’ and children's sweaters and knitted Jackets. Ladles’ and gents’ water- proof garments, &c.

Now 0pen at Maxville, McLEAN’S BLOCK.

Watch

this

Space

next week.

John N. McCrimmon, Laggan, Out.

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Lancaster, ©nt.

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CANAUIAN.

Montreal, Jan. 18.—Miss Mary Van Hor«e, youngest sister of Sir Wil- liam Van Horne, died here yester- dav.

Belleville, Jan. 16.—Byron OloCt of Anson has been nominated by the Liberals of West Hastings for the Commons.

Stratford, Jan. 16.—The roof of the Daly Block, one of Stratford’s landmarks, collapsed yesterday morn- ing, owing to the heavy load of snow.

Kingston, .Jan. IB.—Queen’s Uni- versity Senate has agreed to the elimination of Euclid from the ma- thematical work in the matriculation examinations.

Toronto, Jan. 15.—Benjamin Suite addressed the Empire Club on Cana- dian sentiment before and after con- federation yesterday. Mr. Suite is one of the most prominent of French- Canadian writers.

Brantford, Jan. 16.—The case of J. Easton, the insane Dowieite, was heard yesterda.y before Justice of the Peace Leitch. From the evidence ad- duced he was judged insane, and will be removed to the Hamilton asylum.

Montreal, Jan. 16.—Lord Strath- cona has placed at the disposal of McGill University the Workman Building, the same to be used as a conservatory of music, Charies A. B, Harris to be the organizing director of the new department.

Winnipeg, Jan. 16.—An English- woman residing in New York was in this city yesterday on her way to marry a wealth.v bachelor of Boisse- vain, Man. She answered an adver- tisement for a housekeeper, which appeared in a local paper, with most happy results.

Toronto, Jan. 16.—With his throat cut several inches and in a very weak condition, Edward Weller, Lawton avenue. Deer Park, was brought to St. Michael’s Hospital last night at about 8 o’clock. Ho had attempted to commit suicide. Family trouWes. Ho will likely recover.

Toronto .Junction, .Jan. 16.— Joseph F. Noyes, a man wlio has been doing rough work around the Heydon House, Weston road, was yesterday morning found frozen to death in an out of the way spot west of Quebec avenue, and not far from Bloor street. Noyes had been drink- ing heavily.

Vancouver, B.C., .Ian. 16.—Wm. Loveless, a tobacconist, was killed last evening by shock from a fallen telephone wire which had got crossed with an electric light wire. The wire was lying in the centre of the street and Loveless not seeing it in the dark walked right into it. Death was almost instantaneous.

UNITKD STATES.

Scottdale, Pa.—Ten people were hurt, none fatally, by a collision of traction cars.

Johnstown, Pa.—The purchase of the Beech Creek Coal and Coke Com- pany by the Pennsylvania Company is consununated.

Binghamton, N.Y.—C. G. Chaffee, aged 70, while returning homo in a snow, storm drove in front of a train and was instantly killed.

pome, N.Y.—Clarence Alvord, a well to do resident, aged 58, was found at the bottom of a mill pond. Ho broke throughr the ice while at- tempting to cross.

Birmingham, Ala.—Fire of incen- diary origin burned the Pratt City jail. Jack Kelly (white) and four unidentified negroes were burned to death. Twenty others escaped.

Terre Haute, Ind., Jan. 15.—Mrs. Elizabeth Wardlec, aged 45, and her two young daughters have been burn- ed to death in their home near hero. It is supposed the building caught fire from an overheated stove.

New York, Jan. 16.—Authentic in- formation from the frontier is an- xiously awaited here, as the belief is wide-spread, cables the Herald’s Pan- ama correspondent, that the Clolom- bians have already started to march upon the Isthmus.

Watertown, N.Y.—Chinese Inspec- tor Joseph, Wright of Rouse’s Point, and James Hodges of Malone, were killed in a freight collision near Rouse’s Point. Inspector Wright was on the train watching for Chinamen crossing the border.

GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND.

At the annual meeting of the Bar- nado’s Homes on Saturday, the state- ment was made that 1,200 boys and girls were sent to Canada last year, and 15,000 since work began.

London, Jan. 16.—(C.A.P.)—The cheese markets is firm for all grades. Finest is quoted at from 53 to 54 shillings per cwt. Fine is in small supply and is quoted at from 50 to 52 shillings per cwt.

London, Jan. 15.—The body of Captain, the Hon. Thomas Lister (Lord Ribblesdale’s son and heir), reported missing after the engage- ment recently between the British and the forces of the Mad Mullah has been found pierced by a spear.

London, Jan. 16.—(C.A.P.)—^The bye-election in Norwich for a suc- cessor to the late Sir Harry Bullard, resulted in the free traders gaining the seat. The vote WaSkas follows: Tillet, Liberal, 8,756; 'Wild, Union- ist, 6,756; Roberts, Labor, 2,240.

Rudyard Kipling says South Africa is able not only to feed the Mother- land with corn, but the United States too. Victoria Falls, with 85,000,000 horse-power is able to furnish elec- tricity enough to make the dark continent a blaze of glory to illumi- nate the earth.

I.ondon, Jan. 16.—(C. A. P.)—A strong movement has been organized ' o secure the establishment of a Lon- ’on Imperial and Colonial Club. A nucleus for this already exists in the

Colonial Club, the Australian Club, and 'j lie sum oi ts.-,00,000 is being guaranteed.

London. Jan. 16.—.V statement published iiy '1 he Evening .Star that King Edward is sufTi-ring fi'oui an af- fection of the tliroat is liased on an unconfirmefi report that His Majesty had consulted a local physician be- cause of a trivial sore throat during his recent visit to Chatsworth.

London, Jan. 15.—It is understood that a settlement of the Irish uni- versity question is imminent. The Catholic hierarchy has abandoned its demand for ecclesiastical control and has consented to accept the scheme proposed by Lord Dunraven, namely, the affiliation of thé two new Catho- lic colleges with Dublin University.

GMNKHAI. lot:. KiN .SKWS.

Havana—’I'he Senate has approv- ed a bill aiithori/ing President Palma to increasq duties in his judgment not to exceed thirty per cent.

• Montevideo, Uruguay, Jan. 16.—It is reported that a serious battle has taken place between the Government troops and the insurgents, the latter losing heavil,y.

Berlin, Jan. 18.—The Huraburger Nachrichten says that Emperor Wil- liam has invited James Gordon Ben- nett to be his guest during the au- tomobile races at Hamburg. #

Rome, Jan. 18.—The United States continues to be the chief direction of Italian emigration, the number of emigrants going there in 1903 teach- ing a total of nearly 250,500.

Now York—According to advices the Jiminez party in Santo Dimingo is meeting with great success. While the capital is holding out against its forces it is believed that the Provis- ional Government will soon capitu- late.

THE RAILWAY COMMISSION.

Petition Hat Been Offered to Prof. Hills of Guelph O. A. C.

Ottawa, Jan. 16.—Professor James Mills, Principal of the Ontario Agri- cultural College, has been offered a position on the Railway Commission created under the statute of last year. If he accepts, as he doubtless will, the constitution of the Com- mission will be Complete. The other members are Mr. Blair, chairman, and Mr. Bernier. The office of secre- tary is ak yet unfilled. Dr. Mills has telegraphed his consent to Premier Laurier.

Commission and Its Conditions.

The salary of the chairman of the Commission is §10,000 a year, and that of each of his 000 a year, and that of each of his colleagues $8,000. They ore appoint- ed for the term of ten years, but may be re-appointed on the expira- tion of that period. They are not eligible for office after reaching the age of 75. The Commissioners arp to reside in Ottawa and their office must be located here. A vice-chair- man may be appointed to act when the chairman is not present. Two members will form a quorum. The board must hold no railway stock and must not be interested in any matter that comes before them. If a Commissioner has any interest he must bo replaced by another Com- missioner, appointed for the purpose. The salary of the secretary is not to exceed $4,000 per annum. The re- maining officers will bo appointed by the board, subject to the approval of the ' Government.

MAJOR J. E. GOUGH.

Commouded Others Bravery» But Didu*t Hention His Own.

London, Jan. 18.—Several months ago Victoria Ci'osses were awarded Capts. Walker and Rolland for gal- lantry during action at Daratoleh, in Somaliland, in carrying a wound- ed officer back under a heavy fire.

The announcement Saturday that Major J. E. Gough, commander of the column, fJad got the Victoria Cross for gallantry in the same ac- tion caused surprise and wonder why it was so belated.

It seems that Gough, as comman- der, recommended the other two, hut made no mention of his own con- duct. A private letter from Rolland first brought the news to England, with the result that it was call- ed to the attention of the King re- cently.

Gough is but 32 yeai's old. He has been mentioned three times in de- spatches for services in South Afri- ca, and is now promoted to be bre- vet lieutenant-colonel.

LOST IN THE STORM.

8»d End nf a Farmer Near Lucknow in

SQ«w8torm»

Listowcl» Jfui. 18.—About 4= o'clock Saturday afternoon, A. W. Maybury, a well-to-do and highly respected farmer, who lives about five miles southeast of here, started for home with a load of chop. The roads were so heavy that he left his horses at Haddow's, about three miles out, and went forward QI\ foot in a blind- ing snowstorm. He was found dead in a field about 6 o’clock Sunday evening, a mile from home, within fifteen rods of a farm house. He had apparently missed his way and had been overcome by the cold. He was 32 years old and leaves a widow and small child.

RESIGNATION OF MR. AMES.

If Now No liongfor a Homber of Tomlt- kaminff Commission.

Toronto, Jan. 18.—The announce- ment was made on Saturday that Mr. A. E. Ames had resigned from the position of Chairman of the com- mission in charge of the Temiskam- ing & Northern Ontario Railway. The resignation carries with it the scat on the commission as well.

SuidlUo and Ereposore.

Fort Frances, Jan. 15.—The coron- er’s inquest on the body of the two men found dead near Fort Frances returned a verdict of suicide in the cacc of W. Watson, while temporary inLane, and death from exposure in tl vt of John Scott,

no COMPROMISE FOUND Two Points Upon Which Neither

Japan Nor Russia Will Yield.

War a Qaestion of Only a Few Hoars

If Russia Moves Her Black Sea or,

Baltio Fleets-Coreans Mnkins Trouble

and Killing^ People—Japan Have

Secured ARCondancy of the Coreaii

Liondon, Jan. "IS.—In what it claims as an authoritative statement. The Daily Graphic this morning an- nounces that the negotiations relative to the Far East have arrived at a stage leaving two points upon which neither Russia nor Japan is inclined to yield, and as to which no means of a compromise has yet been found. While both of these points concern Manchuria, their adjustment would not in the slightest modify the legal status quo or change the adminis- trate situation in Manchuria, but Japan insists “that they be embod- ied in a treaty between Japan and Russia, whilo Russia, as a matter of amour propre, refuses to accept such dictation at the hands of Japan. Much, however, is still hoped from the Czar’s influence.”

The statement adds: “Of course, any attempt of Russia to increase very largely her naval forces in the Far East by moving her Black Sea or Baltic fleets would make war a question of only a few hours,”

The Daily Mail’s Tokio correspon- dent says that M. Pavloff, the Rus- sian Minister at Seoul, has notified the Coroan Government that Corcan troops have crossed the Chinese boundary repeatedly and committed excesses against the inhabitants. The Russian customs officials on the ex- treme northwestern border report similar occurrences, and assert that thc«Coreans arc burning villages and killing people. Minister Pavloff warned the authorities that such proceedings will necessitate severe measures.

The Daily Mail’s Seoul correspon- dent says that an armored cruiser with quick-firing guns from the ships is ready at Chemulpo to rush men to Seoul at a moment’s notice.

The correspondent says that the Japanese have secured control of the Corean court, and that the Emperor has wired Pekin and Tokio, advising a triple offensive and defensive al- liance, and promising not to leave Seoul.

According to the correspoï^dent, McLeavy Brown, supervisor of the Corcan customs, secured possession of Corean field guns on the pretence that they needed repairs and locked them up in the customs house.

tVar Talk Diminished.

St. Petersburg. Jan. 18.—Emperor Nicholas’ pacific utterances made during the New Year’s reception at the winter palace»^in St. Petersburg Thursday last, together with the fav- orable comments of the foreign press, which have been . reproduced here, have created a splendid impression and have also a good effect in per- ceptibly diminishing the war talk in army and navy circles, which were qjuick to take their cue from the as- suremces coming from the throne. The newspapers which have been dis- cussing the Far Eastern situation with considerable freedom, have grown almost silent, and what the.y do say is commendatory of the im- proved prospects of peace.

Will Respect Kic;ht8.

Tokio, Jan. 18.—The Associated Press correspondent is reliably in- formed that Japan has received a Russian communication saying that Russia will respect their rights and privileges already acquired by the powers in Manchuria under existing treaties with China, excepting the establislunent of foreign settlements, and in so far as these rights and privileges are not prejudicial to Rus- sia’s future in Manchuria. These re- servations are regarded as nullifying the value of the assurances.

Smothered in Suow.

Lucknow, Jan. 15.—An accident occurred in Walter Wilson’s bush just outside this town yesterday, in which James Hood lost his life. Mr. Hood was drawing out timber, and was alone in the bush. Isaac Morri- son had occasion to go to the bush for a load of wood, and was sur- prised at finding Mr, Hood’s horse lying, to all appearances, dead, and on investigating found Mr. Hood buried underneath it. The snow was very deep, and it appeared as though the timber had got bound, and the horse in pulling had thrown himself oyer Hood, and was unable to re- cover its feet and smothered his vic- tim.

Snow Caused Roof to Fall.

Moaford, Jan. 15.—Amos Tait’s brick blacksmith shop collapsed from the weight of snow yesterday morn- ing burying Mr. Tait beneath the ruins. An iron machine, which stood neai' the anvil, saved him from being crushed to death. When the roof fell Mr. Tait was struck by the timbers and rendered unconscious. He is badly cut about the head, and at the time of writing has not regained consciousness. The building is a total wreck.

Had a Les; Cut OfiC

Chalk River, Jan. 15.—Alex. Mc- Gillis, an employe of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company, had one of his legs amputated above the knees at Pembroke Hospital yesterday, as the result of an accident at this place on Monday last. He was assisting in coaling an engine, and got caught between the chute and the roof of the cab, which résultée, in his leg being crushed. The man’s homo is near Montreal.

Macbine to Wipe Out Army.

Paris, Jan. 3 8.—A Swiss physician has invented an electrical apparatus which is said to be capaltle of wiping out an entire army at a distance of twelve miles. The principle of the wireless telegraph is employed.

Before, ^er. ^QOd’S PllOBpllOdinÔ,

The Great English Ttemedy. Sold and recommended by all

druggists In Canada. Only reli- able medicine discovered. Six

- 'packages guaranteed to cure all forms of S^sual Wenkness, all effects of abuse or excess. Mental Worry, Excessive use of To- bacco, Opium or Stimulants. Mailed on receipt of price, one package $1, six, $5. One vrillplecae^ HxwiUcure. Pamphlets free to any address.

Xbo Wood Company, Windsor^ Ont*

Wood’s Phosphodine is sold in Alexandria by John McLeistcr and Brock Ostrom Bros. <fe Co Druggists.

Important Notice. To the Reeves and Councillors of

the County of Glengarry. The undersigned will be prepared to famish

high grade cement pipes of various sizes for culverts, ditches, arch culverts, etc, during the coming season. All municipalities or private parties requiring such will serve their own interests by either communicating with or call- in on us.

D. MCDONALD & co., Alexandria, Ont

SIGHT TESTING On Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays.

JOHN McLEISTER, Graduate Chemist and Optician,

ALEXANDRIA, ONTARIO :

SEED.ERS.

■When buying one you may just as well have

The Best. That’s the kind I handle, and at prices that defy competition.

Peter Hamilton Seed Drill lo, II and 12 hole.

Moody Broadcast Seeder 4 pieces in harrow.

Daisy Churn Drag Saws and Circular Saws.

Fleury Grinder 8 and lo inch, face plates for two horse tread power.

Call, or drop a postal to the un- dersigned, and he will call on you.

JOHN. J. GRANT, 34tf Laggan, Ont.

Keeping Pace With The March of Progress

That’s what we are doing in the Harness line. À full assortment always in stock ; light, driving, heavy team and single harness, a stock of- 50 setts to choose from, also Blankets, Bells, Whips, Sweat Collars, Rugs and Robes, etc.

H. A. MeINTYRE, MAXV11.1.E.

T. S. Williamson, Wholesale Commission Merchant and Exporter,

of Butter and Cheese,

nONTREAL. Fifteen Years Steady Progress.

Butter, Cheese, Eggs, Dressed Hogs, Dressed Poultry and all kinds of Country Produce consigned to us receives prompt • ttention and quick returns.

We are large dealers in all kinds of Cheese Factory Supplies at standard prices. We sell Entire Outfits for New Factories.

Write for quotations.

Office Phone 2861. 345 Commissioner St Residence Mount 6C1. 538 St. Paul St

Farms for Sale.

The undersigned has about 25 farms for sale in the County of Glengarry, of all descriptions.

Parties desirous of purchasing a farm should communicate with the undersigned.

D. A. MCDONALD, latf Ins. Agent

Established 1865.

Capital Authorized ^3,000,000 Capital Subscribed, 2,484.980 Capital paid up $2,235,000 Rest - - - - 1,000,000

Head Office, Quebec.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS I

Andrew Thompson, Esq, President. Mon. John Sharpies, Vice-President. D. C. Thomson, Esq, E. J. Male, Esq, Ed. Giroux, Esq, Wm. Price, Esq,

William Shaw, Esq.

E. E. Webb, J. G. Billett, P. W. S. Crispo, H. B. Shaw,

Alexandria, Out. Altona, Man. Areola, N.W.T. Birtlo, Man. Boissevain, Man. Calgary, N.W.T. Cardstou, N W T Carberry, Man. Carleton Place, Ont. Carman, Man. Crystal City, Man. Cypress Hiver, Man. Deloraiue, Man. Edmonton, N.W.T. Frank, N.W.T. Glenboro, Man. Gretna, Man. Hamiota, Man. Hartney, Man. Hastings. Out. High Hiver, N.W.T. Holland, Man. Indian Head, N.W.T. Kemptville, Ont. KiUarney, Man. Lethbridge, N.W.T. MacLeod. N.W.T. Manitou, Man. Melita, Man. Medicine Hat, N.W.T. Merrickville, Ont.

General Manager. Inspector.

Ass’t Inspector Supt. N. W. Branches

Minnedosa, Man. Montreal, Qae.' Moose Jaw, N.W.T. Moosomin. N.W.T. Morden, Man. Neepawa, Man. Norwood, Ont. Okotoka, N.W.T. Oxbow, N.W.T. Pincher Creek, N.W.T. Qu’Appelle, (Sta)V.W.T. Quebec, Que.

“ (St. Louis St.) Rapid City, Man. Regina, N.W.T. Russell, Man. Shelburne, Ont. Shoal Lake, Man. Sintaluta, N.W.T. Smith’s Falls, Ont. Souris, Man. Toronto, Ont. Virden, Man. Wapella, N.W.T. Wawanesa, Man. Wiarton, Ont. Winchester, Ont. Winnipeg, Man. Wolsoley, N.W.T. Yorkton, N.W.T.

FOREIGN AGENTS I

London New York, Boston, Minneapolis, St. Paul. Great Falls, Mont, Chicago, 111, Buffalo, N.Y., Detroft, Mich, Duluth, Minn,

- Parr’s Bank, Limited - - National Park Bftnk

National Bank of the Repablic National Bank of Commerce

St. Paul National Bank First National Bank

Corn Exch. National Bank The Marine Bank

First National Bank - First National Bauik

ALEXANDRIA BRANCH, i, R. PROCTOR.

Manager

BANK OF OTTAWA Established 1874.

Mead Office: OTTAWA, CANADA

Capital (authorized) Capital (paid up) Rest,

83,000,000 00 82,459,700 00 82,278,740.00

This bank has forty brauches. -It invites the accounts of Corporations, Firms and Individuals, and is prepared to grant the best terms consistent with conservative banking.

GEO. HAY, President. DAVID MACLAKEN, Vice Pres.

GEO. BURN, General Masager.

ALEXANDRIA and MAXYILLE BRANCHES COUNTY OP GLENGARRY.

Good mercantile and farmers’ paper discounted. Farmers’ sale notes collected on favorable terms.

Savings Department. Interest allowed at current rates on de-

posits of 8100 and over.

JAS. MARTIN, J. R. MOPFATT, Manager, Manager,

Alexandria, Ont. Maxville, Ont.

Some remedies are advertised to cure a cold in one day. You often find that day they cure you is not the day you take ^ ^ them. Our

Chemical (Sough Cure

cures a common cold as speedily as you can reasonably expect.

Safe Pleasant and Reliable. It’s easy to take. \

25c a bottle.

DRUGGISTS, ALEXANDRIA, ONTARIO.

B PATENT SoGil Idsis may be secured by our aid. Address,

THE PATENT RECORD, Baltimore. M4

Central Marble Works E. R. FRITH, PBOP.

Maxville, Ont.

Making a monument requires jndgment in many things.

The stock used in these monuments has been quarried under careful direction of men who know their woçk and do it pro- perly.

The catting and the setting does mnoh to give the artistic touch to the stones we sell.

Estimates cheerfally given.

All orders received especially by mail are promptly acknowledged.

ifi Short Route to ^

Massena Springs, Fotsdam, Malone, Tap. ^ per Lake, Utica, Alban^^and

New York City,

Passengers for Albany, Boston, New York, or any other point in New ’?ork State or New Eng- land, will find the day service by this line the most pleasant r#ute to travel by.

New York and Albany passengers take the Empire State Express at Utica, travelling on the fastest train in America. jg

South bound trains leave Ottawa 7.40..trm. 6.30 p m, Finch 8.60 a m, 6.40 p m ; Corn- wall 9.23 am, 7.15 p m ; Moira 10.00 am/7.56 P m ; Tupper Lake Jet 12.05 pm, 10.15 p m. ' ,

Northbound trains leavetTupper Lake Jet, 6.20 a m (after arrival N.Y.O. train from N.Y.) < 2.10 p m ; Moira 8.20 a m, 4.23 pm ; Helena 8.42 a m, 4.45 p m ; Cornwall Jet 8.58 a m, 4.59 p m ; Finch 9.32 a m, 5.35 p m ; arrive Ottawa 10.50 a m 6.45 p m.

For time tables or any information, apply to agents of the company.

Q. H. PHILLIPS, SO-ly General Pass. Agt.

Ottawa

Time Card in Effect

Oct. 4th, 1903.

TRAINS LEAVE ALEXANDRIA EAST BOUND: 9.50 A.M.

DAILY *

ARRIVE Glen Robertson, 10.02; Dalkeith, 10.50; Vankleekl’Hill, IfilO ; Hawkesbury, 11.30; Ste.Justine, 10.10; St. Polycarpe Jet,, 10 J8; St. Pciy- carpe, 10.22; Coteau Jet., 10.80, Montreal 11.20. ^

Grand Trunk Morning Connections, West. Coteau Junction, 11.10 a.m.; Cornwall, 12.00 p.m.; Brockville, 2.15 p.m.

Arrive Toronto, 9.30 p.m.; Chicago, 1.30 p.m. Kingston, 3.53 p.m.

Canadian Pacific Morning Connection at St. Polycarpe Jet, for the West. Leave St. Polycarpe Jet., 10.37 a.m. Arrive Finch, 1139 ; Chesterville, 11.50; Winchester, 12.0

p.m.; Smiths Falls, 1.Ü6 p.m.; Perth, 1.37 p.m.; Peterboro, 5.10 p.m.; Toronto, 7.30 p.m,

ARRIVE. Glen Robertson, 6.04; Dalkeith, 6.26; Vankleek Hill, 6 39 Hawkesbury, 6.55; Ste. Justine, 6-18 ; St. Polycarpe Jet., 6.32 ; St._Poly- 5.50 P.M.

EXCEPT SUNDAY carpe, 6.26 ; Coteau Jet., 6.36; Montreal, 7.25 ; Cornwall, 7.85 p.m. ville, 9.35 ; Kingston, 1.33 ; Toronto, 6.50 a.m.; Chicago, 8.55 p.m.

TRAINS LEAVE ALEXANDRIA WEST BOUND : Î014 A.M. EXCEPT SUNDAY

5.50 P.M. DAILY

FOR Greenfield, MaxviUe, Moose Greek, Casselman, Boogvisdian, Bock land, 12.20 ; Bearbrook, Eastman’s Springs, Ottawa, arrif^Tl.40 a.m.

ARRIVE—Greenfield, Maxville, Moose Creek, Gasselman, South Indian Bearbrook, Eastman’s Springs, Ottawa, arrive 7.10 p.m.

* No connection at Glen Robertson on Sunday with trains on Hawkesbury branch.

Middle and Western Divisions : , » Trains leave Ottawa at 8.80 a.m. for Pembroke, Parry Sound, North Bay and all intermediate

points. .. Trains leave Ottawa at 1.0) p.m. mixed train for Madawaska and all intermediate points. Trains leave Ottawa at 4.40 p.m. for Pembroke and all intermediate points. Close connections made at Ottawa with the Canadian Pacific Ky. for points in the North West Parlor Cars on all traius between Ottawa and Montreal Through Buffet Bleeping Cars

between New York and Ottawa without change. Ocean Steamship passengers booked through by any Agency of this Company over all important steamship lines.

W. P. HINTON, G. P. HINTON, Gen. Pass. Agt.

W. SHEPHERD, Agt., Alexandria.

rv

makes a stylish garment, and the cutting and fitting are quite as important as the material. Get your clothes made here and all three items will be all right. Our prices are not too high for you, but they’re just high enough to insure you best workmanship and material.

^ F. L. MaL©NE, Alexandria, Ont.

We have completed our stock- takiug^hich has proved most satis- &Qtpry and in order to, make room for Spring Goods we will, for the next 30 days hold a

ê

Grand Sacrifice

^ Sale. Of all goods in stock. It will pay you to call and get prices.

V I. SIM0N, THE BON HARCHE, ^

Sugarman’s Block. ^ Alexaiidria'.

' HERE’S A CHANCE

* jTo buy wood for a small price. I i have in my yard 200 cords of Stove

Wood, Dry Hard Wood, worth $2.50 per cord, as I must make room for green wood, I will sell the above for $2.00 per cord delivered in Alexandria.;^, Don’t miss it for you are saving Me on every cord you will purchase from us.

A? ! K, MARKSON, , “The Stone Store.” Main Street, Alexandria.

POLITICAL GOSSIP

It is reported tiiat Mr. Cliarics Hjtman, M.P., London, will be cal- led to the Dominion Cabinet with- out port folio.

ft * * . The Government has decided to

hold a session to consider certain modifications which have boon asked by the Grand Trunk Railway Com pany to the contract entered into last .session.

• * •

It i.s expected that an early date in March will be fixed upon for the oi>enlng of parliament.

Mr. .Spakcr Brodeur is to become Minister of Inland Revenue, in the place of Hon. M. *B. Bernier, resign ed, and. Hon. H. R. Bmuterson has been sworn in as Minister off Rail- way,-?.

OMBMEE, S.Ü.

Your correspondent has again awakened and extends the compli- ments of the season to”all Hielan- mea at home ^or abroad.

Omemee is still booming with seventy-five families added to the town’s population during the plast avtmmei?, . ' ' ,

Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Kippen and Mr. A. A. Eraser are now, on a two weeks’ holiday across the border.

Among our visitors arc, Mr. and Mrs. W. 6. MoRae, of Elva, Man. ,

J. A. Fraser and D. McLachlan, oif ■Peanut Gulch, gave us a business call recently.

The I.O.O.F. .banquet on Monday evening was' .a Iprahd success. Sup- per was served by the Ladies’ Aid Society.

Mrs. E. D. McMillan and family have moved into their town residence lately completed by D. A. McRae.

J. W. WEEQAR, Conveyancer and Commissioner

High Court of Justice. Several thousand dollars to loan on productive farm and town property in the County of Glengarry.

7«T7=tXVIL-L.E, ONT.

SPECIAL NOTICE. Intending purchasers of land and town

property will find it to their interest to call on the undersigned, who has for sale quite a number of valuable properties of both discription, and who, profiting by this occa- sion, extends to all, and especially to those he most directly dealt with, his best wishes for a Happy New Year.

Yours very faithfully, , JAS. J. MCDONALD,

Beal Estate Agent, Alexandria

Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the members of the

Glengarry Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company will be held on Tuesday,

The 26th Day of January, 1904, in the Town Hall, at Alexandria, Ont., at the hour of 2 o’clock p. m., for the purpose of elect- ing two Directors , and receive statement of the auairs of the Company for the year ending 31st December 1903, will be presented and read, exhibiting receipts and expenditures, assets and liabilities.

V. G. Chisholm. James Clark, Sec'y. Treas. ' President.

Lochiel. Jan. 12th 1904. 51-2

NOTICE. The Counties’ Council of the United Counties

of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, will meet at Court House, Cornwall, on Tuesday, 26th Jan- uary, A.D. 1904, at two o’clock p.m. pursuant to Statute.

ADRIAN I. MAODONELL, 60-3 Counties’ Clerk.

REAL ESTATE. Farms for sale on reastnable terms and town

properties, money to loan at lowest rates. JAS. J. MCDONALD,

Real Estate Ast. 16tf Alexandria Ont

FOR SALE A Cheese Factory in good order, situated on

Lot No. 25,9th Concession of Kenyon. Apply to

DAN. K. MeCUAIG, Dunvegau P. 0.

Box 25. 51-3

FOR SALE Flour (Strong Bakers’), $2.15 per sack ; Proven-

der, $24.00 per ton ; Shorts, $22.00 per ton ; Bran, per ton ; Rolled Oats, $2.00 per sack ; Oat-

meal, $2 25 per sack ; Feed Corn, 60c per bushel. Orders by mail promptly attended to.

WM. DOU8ETT & CO. 61-tf Maxville, Out.

FOR SALE. One two-and-a-half storey house, adapted for

buisness and dwelling, in the centre part of Main Street. Also one vacant lot on Bishop Street.

For particulars apply to 29-tf D.D.McPHEE.

REAL ESTATE The undersigned has several valuable

offerings in farm and town properties whiuh he is prepared to sell on most favor- able terms.

D. A. MCDONALD, ins. Agt., 34-tf Alexandria

FARM FOR SALE The imderRigned Offers for sale his farm, 17-6

Kenyon) containing 100 acres. Apply to H. C. WEm,

25tf Queen’s Hotel, Alexandria

LIQUOR LICENSE ACT. Information of an infraction of the Liquor

License Act, within the County of Glengarry, forwarded to me at Lancaster, with tli® Uona

i £Ldehnme‘ e.nd address of the sender, will be (^treated with confidence and acted upon promptly

’ W. J. MoNAUGHTON, 41-lyr License Inspector

Father Foley Guest of Honor on Friday Evening.

4- — The aiinouncc^uonl in iasl week's

New's, of the departure of Rev. ,T. M. Foley, lately 'curate here, now pastor ot ,St. Joseph’s p;arisli, Lan- caster, called forth many exx>ressions of regret and the desire to in sonic tangible way give expression of those regrets vras soon made evident An active little committee of the congregation of -St. I'innan'.s wont 10 work among its momoe.-s with the rc.sult that on Friday evening lia.st, some three hundred of his pa- rishioners, ïully half ot them from the country, had gathered in Alex- ander Hall hero, to in a more of- ficial manner bid adieu to liim.

Shortly after cight-tliiriy, Rev. J. A. McRae, curate of -St. Fin- nan’s was called to the chair.

Before iiroceoding with the pro- gramme, specially gotten up for the occasion, the c.'iairman made oqc of bis characteristic and equally clev- er little speeches, in which he brief- ly dwelt upon the reason of tbeir

having come together that evening and incidentally paid .a num'oer of well merited compliments to his late comrade and co-worker in the _iia- rish.

Tlie programme was largely of an instrumental character, the Messrs. McCormick, violinists, taking a pro- minent ^part , therein. Master Mc- Cusker’s dance, a Highland Fling, was one of the fcaluros of the even-

ing. _ The address was read by Mr. A.

G. F. Macdonald nyid the purse was presented by Mr. John A. McDoug- all, 1st Kenyorr.

During the evening, rliort lauda- tor} speeches were delivered by Messrs. D. A. Macdonald, A. J. Mac- donald, J . A. McMillan and A. G. F. Macdonald, after which refreshments wore served by the ladies, and Fatlier Foley bid farewell to all prosanti.

THE ADDRESS

Reverand and Dear Father Foley.

Three years have quickly and happily passed since as a younig priest, immediately upon your or- dination, you first came us a sSan- ger amongst us. Those years havo been marked by a constant, unre- mitting and most zealous discharge of your duties, - as curate of Dio Parish dî St. Finnan, whicii bode well for ^'our future career and unmistakably that you did not mis- take your vocation -when you dedi- cated your life to the service of God and the welfare of your fellow- men . ‘

Y’ou have been on trial, so to speak, and have given the most con- vincing proof that you arc equal to the exacting duties, the ever con- stant responsibilities and ,eares which appertain to ^;hp daily life of the Priest earnestly and wholly dc voted to his sacred calling.

That suc"h is The ease, is evidenc- ed by the fact that wo havo met to-night to take formal leave of you, upon your seleotiofTby His Lord oliip, the Bishop, for tlio organiza- tion of the newly erected parish of Lancaster and to wish you God- speed in your newj sphere of useful- ness. It is with mingled feelings that we do sq^ though our own sense of loss at your going,, is tem- pered by the knowledge of the fact that your departure from out midst is your gain, and a step upward, and onward in the development of your career.

The occasion of our present meet- ing affords us the opportunity of which we gladly avail ourselves of bearing the most cordial testimony to your many 'priestly virtues. We have not failed to observe and to appreciate to the full the quiet tenor of your irro-proachablo life, your gentle - and kindly courtesy, your constant charity, your patience, 'and your 50a! for the wel- fare ot the souks committed to yqur care. Where all has been so excel lent, it would seem almost invidious to particularise, vet we feel called upon to emphasize ^n an esp;ecial manner our appreciation of your unfailing interest in the all-impor- tant matter of the education of our children. In that directiori your work has been most notable, con- spicuous and succc’if'.i, not alone in inculcating in .their minds the prin- ciples of Religion, but also in co- operation with their teachers, of advancing them in their studies and by your constant interest in them, and the wholesome influence of

proving their tone and manner and developing their character. Tmir on- couragement of, and iiarticipation in tlicir manly sports has endeared you to them, to such an extent that they liave net merely yielded you at ,t;l limes a ready obedience, but the slightest expression Of your wishes has been sufficient to ensure their hearty co-operation whenever, in- deed, they did not tlicmselves anti- cipate what they thoug.ht might please one who had established so secure a .hold upon their gratitude and affection.

As with the children, so with the poor, and with the sick. We need say no more, and indeed wc could say ho more, though wic can in truth say no less, than tliat they Lave simply learned to love you. May the knowledge 'of ihat tact prove some compensation, for all you have done Cor them in their need and their affliction.

In the advancement q£ tiie cause of'romporance, you have done valu- able service. •'Toniperute yourself in all tilings, even when in alludingfto and dealing with the infirmities and s’nortcoming'S of others, you havo by that course done more towards ad- vancing temperate habits among the people and gently helping to rafso those who had fallen into evil cour- ses in this respect, than is accomp- lished by more vigorous language and methods, which sometimes have the opposite result to that desired and intended.

As Spiritual Director Of our va- rious Catholic Societies, the League of the Sacred Heart, the Catholic Order of Foresters, you liavc îioen most a.s.iiduous in the discharge of your many duties and your place will bo hard to fill. One .gratifi- cation is, however, left to us in your departure, and that is that your new, parish is not far distant and thus wc can îcok forward with confidence to seeing you not infre- quently amongst us while, when separated from us, may we bog when now taking leave pf you(, that you will remember us in your prayers,

■Signed on behalf of the ^^ari- shioners.

John A, McDougall, Duncan Ken- nedy, M. Fitzgerald, A. J. McDon- ald, A. II. McDonald, Rory McGillis, Alex. Mc.l?hce, D. J. Alacdonald, J. A. McMillan, John McLcister, D. D. MePhee, Dan Cuthbert, Dan A. Mc- Donell, Alex. Cameron, E. J. McDon aid, Donald Mcl’hec, ”1. R. Macdon aid, J. N. Gauthier, A. G. F. Macdoin

aid. St. Finnan’.s Parish, January 15th

1904.

THE REPLY

My Dear Friends, — A oouxrle of times, perhaps oftencr whilst I was among you, I was told that I was foxy. Now I must congratu- late you upon having still with you a “foxy” curate. , Father 'McRae, evidently, by his nice remarks this evening, desires to î)e extremely friendly with me, and is airparently anxious to relieve mo of this token of your affection;.

I am sure that my good parishion ■ crs of Bt. Joseph's Church, Lancas- ter, would bo delighted to heap the nice things .you have said about their new pastor. The pastor of St. Joseph’s Church, Lancaster, is iileas cd with the good things ^ou .have said about him.

I do not know, wliotlier or not I sliould repeat what I have on, „?)re- vious occasions . already told you, how, happy I was during my three years here in .^lioxandria. The rea- aoji I was so hapiiy w.a.s bccau.se you shoived me such unbounded kind- ness and beoauso, as I told^you be- fore, My Bishop and JYour Pastor, displayed the same kindness. You congratiilate 'mo upon being raised to the dignity of a pastor. Per- chance, if X had my choioe^y. 1 might prefer to remain with you a^ u cur- ate. AV,e will not consider that at all. It is because Your Pastor, the Bishop, appointed me to Lancaster, hoc.iuSe lie who has been extremely kind to me since / became, a irriest under him and a ,^urate in( the pa- rish, desire it that I go, to my neiwi charge with .the greatest delight to perform the work jhat ho has aji- pointed me to do and I go there' determined to do my best for the pcoxAe of this newly established I>h- rish.

You would not want me to say oh I i feel blue, I feel sad at leav- ing you, and so on. No, you have too much regard for tlie work of God, you are too anxious to see that work go forward successfully' to expect me, a 'priest, to make any remarks Like that.

His Lordship has appointed rn'e to do that work, I,,'go there joyously and I tell you frankly to-night that before long the iieoiile ol Lancaster will be uppermost in ,;uy mind. They

will receive my 'first attention and my special praycr.s.

But I' am not forgetful. Your kindness has boon too great and manifested too frequently for me ever to forget you. ^ou do not ask mo to remember you specially —■to remember you first. Hero is a' curate who will do that and who has been doing that, while I 'ivas curate I was doing that and; Your Pastor, the Bishop, does it.

Ilis Lordship, in appointing mo to Lancaster, desires me to remember the people ©t. Joseph’s parish first, but at the sametime as myi intimate friend and fellow-minister of God intimated and promised you that I .iTOuld remember you daily' in the mass, certainly I shall do chat.

While I was amongst you, you showed such kindness to me that it is now, my great ye-light to be' situated near you, that I may give you evidence “hat an Irishman can bo kind and hospitable the same as you have been. _It is a universal saying that when a person is wcîl received and well pntertained, “oh ! he received a .^Highland welcome.” Come to Lancaster in sleigh loads if you will and rcci^ive at my hands a good Irish ,welcome, it will give me great pleasure to see anyone from this iiarish in Lancaster ’and certainly you will be well received and 'ivili not bo forgotten in the pastor of Lancaster’s prayers. I am indeed thanbful to you for giv- ing me this ..tangible sign of your

affection. .But it' is jiot a thing like this, the ijastor of Lancaster looked for. It is kindness, .grayers and your manifestations ot esteem,

that is w,hat ho is most grateful for—not for this. I think you know from the way I acted while hero that things of this nature had not much influence upon me, and, I hope to God that It will never, havo much influence upon me. Your esteem, your many kind acts, your prayers, your respectful treatment of me is what 1 appreciate most'. I am greatful for this and' I kn^oiiyi it will not come amiss.

I am indeed thanlfful to you for denying yourself in order to assist mo in my now. work. The parish;,, I suppose, is not overburdened with riches, and no doubt y'ou took lhaf fact into consideration, when you got up this purse. I pray that God will bless you all, and give you the S[uritual assistance you need and the temporal assistance you also require in Order to malso life a pleasure for you, and that you may use this tem- poral assistance in the proper way, so that in the close of your life you may receive and enjoy the peace which ho prepared for you.

I thank you' for your kindnesil, and ask God’s blessing upon youf

WEDDING BELLS.

CARTER-McLENNAN. Siaturday morning, Dec. iCtl), a

marriage of much interest took' place in the city of Winnipeg,, when Kathleen L., eldest daughter of Kenneth McLennan, Cote St. Geoi'- ge. Ont., tvas united in' marriage to Dr. L. J. Carter, of 'Winnipeg. Miss McLennan was a nurse, a graduate of the iWinnipeg General Hospitali.

At ^the wedding, only the imme- diate friends and jri^Jativcs of the Biintracting parties were present.

The ceremoiny was performed at the home of Mrs. Firic, 375 Notre Dame Avo., by Rev. Dr. Dunval. The bride was given, away by Dr;> Baphum, Miss , Liiy . Kid'T acted as

' bridesmaid, while A. 'VV. Winram, M.D., was bestman. The'brid.5 ' was married in a blue mtdet trnvclling suit with hat to matçh,, , ■ ,■

After a light weeding,'’'breakfast was served by Mrs. Pirié, Dr. 'a'nd Mrs. Carter left by train for Bois- sevain. Mrs. Carter was the reci- pient of many ^ valuable presents^ Her many friends in Glengarry u’islt the young couple’ much haxipincss.

McKINNiON—CC.THBERT. V In the presence of a large number

of interested, friends, two of Loch- iel’s most popular young ipeojjle were united in marriage in St. Fin- nan’s Cathedral on Tuesday 'morn- ing by Rev. Father J. 'E. McRae.

The contracting parties were Mr. John A. McKinnon, son of Reeve A,. A. McKinnon, and Margaret, daugh ter of John Cuthbert, 31-3rd,

During the ceremony, the bride was attended by her sister, Miss' Catherine Cuthbert, while the groom was assisted Iff his cou.sin, Mr. Dart jytcKinnon, of IJio C.P.R., Montreal.

After the wedding party had brakfasted at the Queen’s Hotel, the hapijy couÿjle left by the 10.14 train for Ottawa, where their honey moon was spent. They returned last evening, when they were tendered a reception at the homo of the groom’s parents. ’

The Nows joins with Mr. and Mrs. McKinnon’s friends in extending con gratulntions. f. ' : your character and examnle, of im-

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Little Items of Interest Happenings in Which our

Readers are Interested.

Ija grippe has been prevalent in numerous homes here lately.

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The coal bins and thermometer walk hand in hand—that, is they go down together.

The total snowfall for the first seventeen days of the j)rcscnt month has been no less than thirty inches.

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A New, York doctor says he lias completely cured three cases of cancer -with radium.

We have to thank Mr. J. A. Me-/ Liiughlin for a handsomely illus-

' trated number pf the Kntcrprisc of Livingston, Mont.

Canada’s foreign trade for the six months ending Uco. 31st, amounted to #257,960,918, as against #239,023,.. 470 for the same period of 1902.

The members of the Cornwall Fire Brigade, have decided not to hold, their .annual ball this year, and! all arrangements have been cancelled.

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Mr. W. J. McOart, M.P.P., Stor- mont, at a Liberal caucus at tjio parliament building, Toronto, held on Friday last, was elected ns ona of the whips.

The Standard Photo Engraving Company, Ltd., Montreal, designers, engravers and electrotypers have our thanks for a neat and very artistic calcndail. ,

Coffee drinkers will bo interested in knowing that 'during the jiast tew weeks the price of the beans from which their favorite beverage is made has advanced three cents a pound ' *• • •

At Cornwall, on Friday evening, the Wanderers of Montreal defeat- ed the local team by a score of 5 to 1 in the finest and fastest ex- hibition of hockey ever seen in that t'ownj.

• • • Aid F. S. Spence, the well-known

prohibition leader, states that the satisfactory vote on local option at various points is a call to the On- tario Government ,for comprehen- sive temperance legislation

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The country seems to be waking up to the effects of tne (igarette ev|l, and steps are being taken in many places fo curtail the sale of the pernicious articles. At Owen Sound recently a by-1aiw to impose a license fee of #250 for sale of cigarettes was carried by a major- ity of 450. '

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The Winnipeg Telegram points out that Winnipeg is now the largest wheat market in the British Em- pire, and that it leads ail the prin- cipal cities in Canada in the per- centage of increase fn üank flear- ingd.

The report of the factory inspec- tor for .the past year shows that in ail 634 accidents in factories wore reported in the proviifee, 237 in the Eastern and 397 in the Western districts, and of the total number 27 were fatai.

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enjoyed a healthy and substantial growth during the year 1903. On J.in. 1st. 1903, there wet'o 1373 sub- ordinate Courts with a total jnem- bership of 104,562. On 'Jan, 1st, 1904, the num^r of subordinate Courts was 1.436 with a total mem- ship of 112,6081

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. Through the kindness of iRcv. ÎI, D. Leitcb, St. EEllmo, we have re-j* oeived a copy of Vancouver Illus- trated. In it appears a cut of Mr. D. M. Stewart, proprietor of the Pioneer Steam Laundry, Which is also shown. Mr. Stewart is an old Athol boy who is now counted among Vancouver’s most successful business toeo. ' ■' ■ • • •

Mr. T. Southwortb, director of co- lonization in Ontario, says be is re- ceiving many enquiries from retir- ing Anglo-Indian civil servants who think of settling in Canada ; set- tlers are also éxpected from Trini- did, WII., in ÜJC spring.

• • • 'Bradstrecls in their review, of

Canadian trade says’; “Canada has completed the most successful year in her history. Trade from tha first day of 1903 to the last day .,^f the year has been as steady 'and unim- terrupted as it has been unprece- dented,'.’’ J

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The Department of ' the Interior has approved the issue of cartoons illustrating scenes on the prairies, etc., for the purpose of influencing immigration. One of the most strik- ing illustrations depicts John Bull Mtting down to a meat of exclu- sively Canadian viands.

The Minister of Militia has de- cided to authorize Ihe formation of an additional squadron to the Fifth

^Princess Louise Dragoon Guards. This will be designated as “C” Squadron, and will be organized in' this Eastern district, the recruiting being done In Prescott and 'Glen-: garry counties.

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News has received a large number of renewals by mail. We wouid| ask those to nqtice the label on the pa- per and if by the middle of this month it is not changed, to kindly notify us, so that they will receive credit for remittance. This time of

year with so many rencwals coining, some may possibly be oveiloukedi

Remember, the meetings of the Farmers’ Institute.

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Nomination for councillor will take place in Lancaster Toumship and Alexandria to-day.

Mr. Jas. McKenzie, Glen Sand- field, has just placed a beautiful piano in the home of H. Munro.

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Rev. Jno. A. Morrison will preach in the Free Church, Kirk HiM, at 11 a.m. Sunday, 24th Jan.

The Carriage Works shipped two car loads of carriages to the North West and two car loads to Quebec

Province.

Judge MacMahon, in Toronto, re- fused to order a newspaper editor to reveal the name of bis corres- pondent. The Sutton correspondent of' The Newmarket Express-HeraM,, in his weekly letter to that paper had made a statement which Miss Marsh, of Sutton, declared reflect- ed unfavorably upon herself, and sought to obtain ^name of the writeC;

Congratulations, at llie hands oT ms numerous Vankleek Hill and Glengarry friends, are now in or- der to Mr.'J. B. Markin, formerly secretary to the , Mimster of the interior, who has just been instal- led in the Chief Secretarysliip, lor- merly held Jiy Mr. A. P. Collier. The advancem'enit comes to him by marked display of ability and energy in the Government employ.

The Intercolonial Railway calend- er, •'the well known moose hoadi on imitation berch bark, is'a vegf good one. It appeals at once to the sportsman, and he commences to consider, where, over the Peojile’s Road, shall he travel to enjoy the sylvan scenes depicted on this cal- ender, and to jbring down one of these '‘kin_gs of tjie forst,” whose big head and antlers also grace this calendar.

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The Post Office Department has issued another notice that , half- cent stamps must only be used, by newspapers offices.

Postmasters arc enjoined to be careful that all parcels posted at their office for transmission by par- cel post to the United Kingdom or to foreign countries are fully pre- paid and have the necessary Cus- toms declarations affixed to them, and comply in all other respects wit hthe regulations. l

In Ontario, 1er the year 1902, there were 47,790 births registered compared with 46,061 in 1901. The marriages in 1902 numbered 18,072 compared with 18,03o in 1901. ihe total number of deaths was 27,864, compared utith 29,608 for iOOl. The Uecaiicd returns show a marked de- crease in the deaths from conta- gicu.4 diseases, the number being l.CMa, compared with 2,590 in 1901.

WILLIAMJSTOWN.

Rev. Dean Twomey has for some time been suffering from a severe cold, and on Fridiy of this week he went to Montreal for medical treatment.

Mr. and Mrs. Elder tvill leave this week for Barbadoes, ’B.W.X., where tney will spend part of the winter.

The annual meeting of the Public Library was held on Monday and the following officers were appoint cd :

Presd—G. H. Macgillivray. ViccrPresd.—Jos. McDonald^ M.A. Seo’y—M. J. McLoniian, G.E. Treas.—Capt. J. A. B. McLennan. Librarian—J. O. Brown, M.A. Asst. Librarian—Miss E. McLen-

nan, B.A. About one hundred and ninety

vo.umes were added to the library uuniig the year, making a total of about 1700 volumes. Tne annual membership fee is only 50 cents, so that it brings a vast amount of good literature within the reach of every one.

St. Andrews Sunday School holds its annual æoial on Friday night of this week.

Miss J. Sinclair, returned mission ary from Indore, Central India, will arrive here on 'Thursday of this week, and will address the various Mission Societies in the vicinity.

'The luneral ot the late John Me Laren, B^ack River, took place on Wednesuay to St. Andrews Ceme- tery. Deceased was one of the old- est residents of the county, being about 98 years of age,

BAlNiSVlLLE.

On Satorday, the 16th Jan., 19u4, to Mr. and Mrs. Jos. ouinn, Curry Mill, a son,

Mr. James A^’llls visited Montreal on Tuesday of this week.

The Sacrament of the Lord’s Sup- per was celebrated ii; the 2nd CJn. Church on Sunday.

R. W. Wood, our genial dog fan- cier, has a number of pure-bred spa- niel pups to disptoso of at reason able prices.

Mr. and Mrs. Jas. H. Curry en tertained a number of young peo pie on Tuesday eveping. All express ed themselves as highly pleased with the host and hostess.

My honorable scribe of the Frec- be’der is slightly vindictive ;n hi.i statement regarding the checker championship.

The irregularity in the arrival of passenger trains is -yery unhandy to the people in this section,

APPLE MIL.

A .singing class has been organ- ized in town under the able man- agement of Prof. M. McGregor, of AthoU

Miss Mary Bella McDonald, who has been visiting friends in tl«v7i(

has returned to Ogdensburgi Mr. and Mrs. Graham, of Mani-

toba, arc visiting Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Grant'.

Mr. J. Beckstead, yf Martintown, was engaged in cutting ice tor the the factories and hotel last -week, but unfortunately the weight of snow on the ice caused the water to rise, so their labor was in vain.

Mr. IT'ccman, who has been assist ing Mr. Johnston, station agent.left tor Montreal on Saturday, whore he has accepted a lucrative position.

A farewell party was held at H, P. Coulthart’s on Thursday evening in honor oP Mjss M. B|. McDonald! who -was about to return to Og- densburg.

N. McKenzie purchased a valuable horse from Dan McCallum.

A son to Mr. and Mrs. Duncan McIntosh on Tuesday, Jan. 12th.

On Monday, Jan. 11th, Dan A. J. McDonald, of this place, and Miss M. McDonald, of Bon ville, were unit cd in the holy bonds ot matrimony by Rev. Father McDonald, of St. Arr drews, in the presence of a large number of friends. Congrathlations

DUNVEGAN At the last re_gular meeting of

Court Dunvegan *No. 955, I. O. F,. the officers for the coming year were elected. The gentlemen in whose care is entrusted the safe guard of the court are :

C. R.—Donald Dewar. V. «. R.-W. J. a{cLcod. Chapiin—Rev. K. A. Gollan. Court Physician-Dr. McEwen. Court Deputy—D. H. Kennedy. F. S. and T.—G. Ferguson. R. S.—N. J. McLeod. J. R.—KennetH Campbell. S. W.—Allan McCrimmon. The court will hold the next meet

ing on Jan. 25th at 8 p.m. All members are requested to be pre- sents.

KUIK TULL Fred McRae, Laggau, was at Don

R. McGillivray’s on husine.ss last Saturday,.

Dan Norman McLeod and Miss Ellen were visiting at Donald J. Mc- Gillivray’s last Saturday.

Fred Morrison, of Co'alton, Assi- niboia. North West Territory, visited friends in the neighborhood last Saturday.

Malcolm R. MoGillivray was at Vankleek Hill on Jmsiness last Fri- day.

Mrs. John McMillan and J. Mc- Millan, Glen Norman, and Maggie McMillan, Bella McMillan. Clara Hill, South Branch, Elizabeth Karn, were the guests of Donald John McGillivray at a social gathering last Friday evening;.

The vicinity was visited by a heavy snow storm last Thursday and made the roads Impassable for. a day.

The Smart Manufacturing Co., Biockviilc, is repairing the furnace in the church. Hoping it will prove satisfactory,

BBEADALBANE 'The lecture, -yv^hich was to have

been given by Rev. J. L. Gilmour. in the church here, on Jan. 28th, has been imstponed until Friday evening, Jan. 29th. The change had been made owing to Mr. Gilmour’a inability to be present on the date announced last week.

FISK’S CORNER.

Mrs. W. D. Fraser is recovering after her recent illness.

Those who attended the concert at 'Dunvegan on Saturday night re- port a good timOj

Miss Christy A. McMillan, Lonely Avenue, was the guest of 'Tena Campbell Sunday.

Mr. Kenneth McKenzie visited Pleasant Lane Saturday evening.

A most successful party was given l)y Mr. p. McKinnon Friday even- ing.

Mr. W. J. Fraser of River SidC) is recovering .after an attack ot rheumatism,

D. R. MePhee and Jack Wight at- tended the Orange meeting at Rdce- ville on Tuesday. Mr. AVm. Blythe at Dunvegan, was elected County Master for the coming year.

Mr. and 'Mrs. D. Campbell were the guests of Mr. D. K. '111011*6., Stewart’s G-lon,

Our young folks arc looking for ward for the box social, which will take place at Dunvegan on Ibei 28tli of this month,.

ST. ELMO.

We are glad to learn that M'istcr Myles Gordon is improving rapidly.

What’s the matter with the Athol correspondent f.

Quito a number from here at- tended the Sunday School Conven- tion at Dunvegan on Tuesday and Wednesday,

Miss Blair. Moose Creek,/ is tho gqest of Miss Jennie Cumcronl

Duncan McIntyre was in Maxvillo on business this week-

4—A vrincl mill has been erected by- Duncan Cameron.

Duncan Kennedy attended thé funeral of his unele, the late; James Campbell, held at Martintowni.

After visiting ’Montreal friends, Mr. and Mrs. Craham, of Mani- toba, and Mrs. Wm. Orax, have re- turned to this hamlet.

GREENFIELD.

"^With deepest regret we are called upon this week to record the death of one ot Glengarry’s most mdus- CMeus and highly respected resi- dents, in the person of J. McDonald (Archy Roy), 23-3rd con. Kenyon, who after being confined to bis bed for three months was called homa to his reward on Friday evening. Tho deceased bore his intense suf- ici'ing with Christian '/lumilation, and his sad death has cast! a gloôm' over tho entire neighborhood.

Ho had reached the age of sixty- six, and in all those years suc- ceeded in making scores bf intimate friends who.se faithfulness and loy- alty were shown by the numbon of sleighs which accompanied their be- loved neighbor and esteemed friend to his last resting place, St. Fin- nail’s Cemetery, Alexandria, there being about eighty sleighs, regard- less of the severity ot the weather. Tho deceased leaves to mourn the Icœ of a loving husband, an affec- ti.*aat;e father, and a fond and loyal

brother, a wife and seven chil- dren. who were all by his bedside throughout his illness.

Angus, Archie qnd Rau'ald, Mary, Bessie, Emma and Katie, two sis tors, Margret and Sarah, ot Mona treat, and one brother, "Donald, of Rossland, also two nieces, Mrs. R. J. McDonald, 29-2nd Kenyon, and Mrs. John N. McDonald, ot Ashland, Wisconsini.

We extend our sinoercst and licart felt consolation to the bereaved la- mily in their sore affliction and trust that God will mend theii* wounded hearts, for what is their' loss is heaven’s gain.

The pail-bearers were, A. K. Mc- Donald, B. J. McDonald, William Me Donald, Duncan McDonald, Allan J. McDonald and Daniel McPherson.

SÜNDflY SCHOOL CONVENTION.

The quiet and peaceful village of Dunvegan has presented during this week a scene of unwonted anima lion and activity and the inhabit- ants have had the unprecedented pleasure of a visit from a conven- tion ot Christian workers. The goodi people of Dunvegan have already gained a reputation as eaitertainera on occasions when tho OrangeWalk was held there and that reputation was well sustained at this time, their on’iy regret and disappointment being that so few strangers availed themselves of their hospitality. Tho number of delegates amounted to .sixty, the intense cold and the bad roads being accountable for the smallness of this number

The usually sombre church took on a bright and cheery, aspect with, the decorations and extra lights, and was well filled at every session.

Tlio interesting programme which miglit be divided into throe parts, “Tho Word,” “Tho Work,” “Thq Workers,” was carried out to tho letter with the exception of the ad- dresses of Rev. H. Harkness and Rev. P. Luiigill, whose unavoidable!' absence, tliough regretted, was am- ply compensated for by ex'tra ad- dresses from Dr. Alguire, of Corn- wall, and Mr. Tlios. Ycllowless, As- sociate Secretary of the Ontario S. S. Association.

The proceedings were presided over by the Rev. J. U. Tanner,, whose prompt and genial manner, added .greatly to the success of the meetings

ihe singing was uuder tho spirit ed and capable leadership of Mr. D. iVlcArtbur, of Maxville, arid tha evening session was brightened by a quartette by Maxville friends, so- .03 by Mr. Thos. Yellowlcss and a, duet by two friends froiri St. Elmo. It all who listened to the eloquent words of Mr. Yellowlcss with such attention and interest could be en- thused with zeal Ipte his and realize

ne aoes, tue importance ot cyS. work, what an army of friends and workers llie S. S. would liave_, and ^Ui'e.y the solemn and earnest words oi Dr. Alguire, with his forceful and pathetic illusiiatious, will long oe remembered and acted upon. W'oanesday morning’s session was perhaps the mo3t"*'j.ivcly with its Round Table Conference and sample lesson, while the session of .Wed- nesuay aiternoon and Mr. Graham’s dry paper,” must pirove most valu

able and inspiring to all theteach- er.s who were privileged to hear the words of instruction and cheer.

The officers for the ensuing year are : ' ~ i

Presd.—Rev. K. A. Gollan. 1st Vico-Presd,—Rev. D. Mc'Vioar. 2nd Vice-Presd.—J. G. Harkness. Sec’y—W. J. Boott. Treas.—A. Mclnnis. Committee—Revs. R. Harkness, 'A.

Givan, D. N. Coburn, and Messrs. D. O. Alguire and Jas, McLennan.

Williamstown was decided upon as tho next place of meeting.

Literary Society.

A most successful pieeting of the Literary Society was held in Mac- Hall on Friday evening, when thei following programme was presented" under the chairmanship of Mr. Ed. J. Tarleton.

Recitation—Jas. Tarleton. Mouth-organ Duct—Masters Stan-

ley Shepherd and Wm. McMillan. Recitation—Miss Flo. Forester. Piano and Violin—Jno. J. Irvine

and H. McIntosh. Recitation—Miss Mary McMillan. Recitation—Miss Anderson. Short speeches were delivered by

J. Lockie IVilson and H. Munro. This evening’s programme will be

in charge of the High School pu- pila.

MARRIED.

McDONALD-HUNTEB The residance of Alexander Hunter,

Hawkesbury, was the scene of a happy event on Wednesday, Jan. 14th, when his daughter, Jennie was married to Arch. D. McDonald, of Ste Anne de Prescott, byEeÿl, JlFi Millar, ef Haw- kesbury, in thd ’èï’Wepoe of a large number of rOlaUT^ and friends.

The bride âtjldnded by her sister Miss MaggiOf lyhtle Mr. Alex. Cat tanach, of Qlpn Hormaq, was bestman,

A reception was tendered them . at the groom’s home. The presents were numerous and costly.

CARD OP THANKS.

To the Edinr of the News.

Dear Sir,-^irongh News, I desi thanks to the Holy Cross, friends ■who showi such kindness i fanerai services of MoDongali.

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January Discount

Our January Sale will be more than you anticipated. : The reductions are better, the values greater, prices lower. This is the “Harvest of Harvests” for all, from the econom- ical housewife to the fashionably gowned woman. Our entire stock, comprising an immense variety of merchandise, has been reduced. We are giving

Enormous Discounts. During the month of January we offer at a discount of

20 per cent., our entire stock of Dress Goods, Silks, Linens, Flannels, Cottons, Ladies’ Blousewear, Hosiery, Blankets, Mitts, Gloves, Underwear, Wrappers, Night-gowns, Ladies’ Jackets, Skirts, Costtfmes, Men’s and Boys’ Ready-made Overcoats, Suits, Hats and Caps &c. &c. j

Remember you can buy Furs for less money during ^, January than in any other month during the year at our store.

A Thorough Revision of Foot=Wear Prices.

A few lines that lack the very latest style touches are > marked at prices that should ensure immediate clearance.

Money refunded where goods do not suit, except goods cut from the piece.

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