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 »ru:tfBm 1! 4i t H ' i4..t i 1 ' ' I: The Staodftird. UAwrnATJR APUIL 30. 188S. VARTtnAi.T?. SPBING SHOW. On MoDdftj last Glendg Af{nenltiiral Sodetj held thdr fint Spnng Sbow on thor Kronnda here. There were fonrteoi entries of nitire honn, and a Tery good elaas of horses they were. We have so much space taken np with tiie all absorbing qnestion, the rebel- lion, that onr report of the show will hare to be eat short. Jollowing is the list of prizes awarded Heary Dranghtâ€" Ist, "Garfield," owned by Trimble Pickle; 2nd, "Lord Dufferin," owned by Trimble Pickle. RoBdsterâ€" 1st, "Clear Grit," J. JR. Trimble; 2nd, "Fox Hunter," Wm. vGalt»aith. Blood â€" 1st. B. Freeborn. Agriculturalâ€" Ist, W. W. Trimble, "Black Prince" 2ad, S. Martin, "YouDg Duke." Canadian Draughtâ€" Ist, R. T. Mc Girr; 2nd, R. Freeborn, ' Young Wonder." c BULLS. Durham â€" l8t,James Bell, "Solway* Gradeâ€" 1st, F. Taylor; 2nd, Thos. Brady. There was a largi display of agri- cultural implements also on the fair ground, exiiibitod by Legate Carson and others. W 8 KOXJ -J J « n»e«HM« U now oflfcring his his immense stock of Having decided to give up Bustttws, is now oncnug ni\nm BELF HEAVY HARDWARE, PAIIITS, OILS, GLASS, 4c., AT COST This IS a genuine Clearin* out 8«l«. Call ea rly and aa cura Bargalna. SIGN OF THE "BIG AXE." 240.53 HOTFIGHT. The Rebels Attack ffid- dleton's Force. Flesherton. Fromour own correnondent. 'Conflagration. â€" OnThursday after- noon last, about 1 p. m., the alarm of fire was given in our village when it was found the residence of Mr. H. Wilkinson, on CoUingwood St., was on fire. Soon a large number of willing hands were on hand, and a vigorous attempt was made to save the building, hut the fire had made con- siderable headway before being noticed and the flames were already bursting through the roof. Finding it impos- sible to saye the building, it was soon cleared of most of its contents. The contents of one bedroom in the vicin- ity of where the fire originated was destroyed. The village hand fire en- gine was not got to the scene of action until the fire had got pretty well ahead or it is thought the buildmg might have been saved. However, as this is the first time there has been occasion to use the engine at a fire since she was brought here, she done good ser vice iu preserving W. W. Trimble's dwelling, which, for some time, stood in great danger, it is pretty heavy work to run the engine, but every man stood to hi« post and worked with a will, determined to conquer. Mr. John Gordon, who is a capital man in an emergency, had been ill for some days, forgot his rheumatics in the ex- citement, and as branch man, stood the fire and smoke like a brick, and applied the stream upon the roaring tlames. Many others we might men- tion who spared not their own strength in order to save the goods and subdue the flames. The origin oi the fire is a mystery, as the familj were all away from home, and there had been no fire in the building from early morning. No insurance. KiBS Bboken and otherwise badly rsKD.-â€" On Thursday last, while Mr. Piobert Clark was engaged in shoeing a horse in his shop, the animal yici- ously kicked, thowing Mr. C. a distance breaking three of his ribs and giving him some severe bruises. Mr. A. Cairns had the misfortune to loose his valuable Ayrshire cow this week. She was valued at $100. I have at this time to notice the visit, instructive sermons and lecture l)y Dr. Carman on Sunday and Mon- day last in the Metuodist church here. Tlie Sabbath morning subject, "Per- fect Holhness," was handled with ease by a well cultured mind, making his lUscourse simple and effective and greatly incentive to a higher and pur- er life. In the evening the subject, •Tithes giving," was a masterly effort, and lor over one hour the Dr. held the attention ot the large audience present. The lecture on Monday evening, "Trade and get rich." was an intellectual treat for almost two hours. The speaker commanded the close attention of his audience, at times following him in solemn thought and again at intervals bursts of laugh- ter and applause w.i3 occasioned. The Dr. is very ready, quick iu perception and witty. The tea served by the ladies was good; the lecture more than good, of which space here will not permit me to give your readers a synopsis. The only disconragipg jMrt of the whole exercises was the oom- paratiTely small aadience present on And Fight in Indian Style for Five Hours. SheSled Out of the Ravines by the Battery. OUR TROOPS MAKE A FIRM STAND. And Act Like Veterans Under Fire. GENERAL MIDDLETON GETS a BULLET THROUGH HIS HAT. And the Horse Is Shot From Under His Aide-. The Queen's Own Relieve Bat- tleford. Honday evening. THE BATTLE. Fifteen Miles South of Batoche's, April 24, 1 p. m. (sent by courier to Clarke's Crossing) â€" The right column on the east bank of the river en- countered the rebels at 9 15 o'clock. The rebels advanced from the ravine, and fired on Major Bouiton's scouts. The fire was at once returned, and the rebels, mounting their horses, backed into a ravine in which they lay con- cealed, only rising to fire on the troops. The troops immediat»ly advanced in skirmishing order. The enemy were attacked from both flanks, but so well chozen was their battle ground that they were appearently out of any possible danger from the volunteers' rifles. "A" battery could not at first reach them, hat at length they secured a fayorable location and shelled the ravine, having previously demolish- ed two houses in the distance at which reinforcements for the rebels were waiting. In a few minutes, however, the rebels retired to a small post in the woods, but they soon returned and, avoiding "A" battery, moved towards our regiment, the 9th. Our left had in the meantime made another hody of the enemy retire. Then came fighting at close quarters, the com- batants being onlj thirty or forty yards apart. The fight throughout was a bosh one, the half-breeds and Indians lying concealed in the bluffs or hidden behind the trees, and keeping up a hot fire with deadly effect. The whistle of the bullets could be beard, and the balls from the enemy's shotguns rattled in all directions. The first under fire at this stage were the men of Major Bouiton's corps, but No. 6 company of tlie 90th soon advanced to "their aid, "(;" company of the school of infantry taking their right flank. A hot combat ensued, nearly all firing while iu a prostrate position. A number cf gallant volunteers fell here, pierced by rebel balls. Tlie warwhoops of the Indians were heard now and then as they rallied to the fight. A desperate fire was kept up for over an buor, and then, as if they had run short of ammunition, on^ occasional bullets came -froiQ Biel's men. After a ahwt ceseafaon, Iimt ever, tbe enemy reeommaioed fim^. .^t one o'doek \^ praine vm: (^ fire. This, however, was soon ex- tingaished by tbe rain. The half- breeds foQgbt in tbe old Indian style, and tbe large number of casualties shows that tliey are not a foe to be disposed. One party of the rebels has just (1 p. m.) been dislodged trom fJic ravine, but tbe firing is still very hot. This is sent by mesMngers to Clarke's Crossing. Gen. Middleton's hat has been shot through, but be himself is uninjured. Gapt Wise, Gen. Middleton'sadjulant, has had bis horse shot under him. Tbe Grenadiers have just arriyel from tbe west bank of the river. There were eight volunteers killed and fifty wonnd^ and the loss among the reb2ls is variously estimated from seven to twenty- five. THB OBEKADIKBS UNDEB PmE. 4 p. m. â€" The Grenadiers arrived in good form and at once opened fire upon one of the rayines. There were three ravines iu a string heavy wooded and full off big boulders and the rebels skipped from one to the other. The rain stopped at 1 .30 o'clock, hut' there was a mist, and this, with the clouds of smoke, rendered it next to impossible for the troops to see what they were firing at. Gabriel Dumas commanded the rebels, and did it with wonderful skill. At 1.40 the rebels had been dis- lodged from two of the ravines, but they still held out in the center one. "A" battery could not get their shells in here, but the Grenadiers and the 90th poured in a hot fire, which did not do much execution, however, owing to the dense brush. A body of rebels now appeared in the rear of the troops, and fears were entertained that we should be caught iii a trap. Gen. Middleton had proyided for this, however, and Bouiton's scouts, with a nine pounder, soon dispersed them, though they hovered in bands on our flanks and sent in an occasional volley, which fell short. It was evident at this juncture that if the rebels had been all well armed or had had artillery, the day would have gone hard with us. THE RELIEF OF BATTLEFOED. Battlefobd, N. W. T., April 24. â€" Our long imprisonment came to an end to-day. The Indians had been gathering for seme days for a general attack. On Wednesday night a party of them burned Judge Bouleau's house aud two Hudson's Bay warehouses, having first carried off everything of value. On Thursday morning Mahaffy Clin skill's general store iu the southern part of the town was burned. The Indians used fire arrows and coal oil. All day yesterday hands of mounted Indians were riding ex- citedly around. Our scouts had several skirmishes with them at long range. Col. Morris had built a trench aljug the front to serve as a rifle pit, and all hands were under arms, au on- slaught being' momentarily expected. The whole country to the northwest was full of fire and smoke. Yesterday evening, however, news c.ime that Col. Herchmer was at hand. He camped for the niglit on. the Battle river. The stoats whi» brought in the news also stated that Col. Otter was only a coaple of days off. This created intense, enthusiasm, many a strong man who hi^d. been tortured by anxiety foi; the fate of tho women and children ^ying for joy. Col. Morris, nevertlieles3» ordered the entire garrison to keep under arms during the night. Be also^ispatched a small force to the ferry, and shots were exchanged .with the Indians. At daylight Herebmer's men were seeu by this detachment, ^e Indians had by thia tvue become awa^ that the game «a^ up^ and their' buids were seen moving on nastily. They have gone sontli-west iu tbe diirection uf S9ividioe Lake. It^iiB estimated that farm and store property of vdne oT jMOO^t^O h^ M^de«koj«liptiiM Bi^itfwd die ,*W«i%ili»*oNr tbe rij«r4w%r •• PHi THB BBHOIC QUUN'S OWN. Battlkfobd, April 24. â€"At 8 »• m. Herchmer and bis men rode into the own, the police band escor*' ig them from the ferry. They wei. receiVeil with indescribable enthusiasm. Herchmer, with Captain Neale, Major Short, Dr. Leslie, and 30 police, had scoured the valleys in order to clear the way for Col. Otter's brigade but not an Indian could be found. From the fires visible from here it is evident that some have gone to Sounding lake and others to Pitt. At 8.80 p. m. Col. Otter's advance force aarived having made an extraordinary march. We did not expect them until Tuesday. They were greeted with extroardinary warmth, the little garrison turning out to honor them. Col. Otter arrived at the Saskatchewan ou April 15tu. Two days were spent in crossing, and he started for here on Saturday, April 18th, 80 that hu covered the 170 miles of broken country in six days. BIG BBAB's attack ON FOBT PITT. BATtLKFoan, N. W. T.. April 24.â€" The fact concerning the attack on Fort Pitt are as follows â€" On April 15th Big Bear and his baud approach- ed the fort and sending a message demanded arms and ammunition from the police. Inspector Dickene answer- ed that tliat could never be. The scouts returning from Frog lake were at this time fired on, one policeman named Cowan being killed aud Con stable Lonsby wounded. The latter ran to the fort and was pursued. The police then opened fire from the bar racks, killing four Indians and wound-' ing others and driving them back. The Indians numbered 240. Just before the firing commenced Mr. Mc- Lean, of the Hudson's Bay company, had a parley with Big Bear, who told him that it w.ts intended to kill ouly the police, and that if the civilians would leave the fort they would be safe. Mr. McLean, for tho "safety of the women aud children, then left with tbe civilians, aud are now with the Indians. They reduced the gar- rison to twenty-two police, and this number being iusufiisient to defend the fort they left the same afternoon on a scow which they hai previously built, bringing all the ammunilion and arms. Before leaving the police re- ceived word from McLean tliat the Indians had coal o'l and firs arrows readj to fire the fort if the police re- mained. The conduct of the police was^most gallant on every respect. On their arrival Col. Morris sent the. police band to meet them and they marched into the barracks amid the enthusiaetic cheers of the whole population. M^rs. Gowanlock, reported lolled is a ^rip- oner with Mrs. Belao^y spd is h^ipg well treated. eep anxiety is felt as to the- ultimr ate safety of the prisoners, as the Indiana are, it is. feared,, likely to. take revenge upon them for the death of cheu' worriors who fell in the fight. NO INDilAN SIQNS A^ TUBTLB MOUNTAIN.. WiNNipBo, Aprd24. â€" The following has been received, from the Turtle Mpuntain djstrioji :.â€" "Xery few Indians or half-breeds in, this district have Qrossed th^ boividij for the pai^iweek. Evei^jthing is very quiet lierea^ present. Those items referring to ipO jnUians raiding the settlers of Tujrtlft Mountain, killmg sheep, and enteciqg Mr. Coulter's hbuse in the nufldJe of the night, have no found- ation whatever. Such reports aie surely started by those who are strongly opposed to the present government, as thuy enjoy making as much excitement as possible. I have been travelling up and down constant- ly since the rebellion and have not seen any prospects of a disturbance or uprising of Indians and half, breeds in the city. lATXST. Nothing very important haia tnuis- pirad ainoe Friday's bttfele. Qva. MiddSetoo wa« to move forward towards lUd'a fatrenehinaiit yostar- day (W^«iasy.y ^^^: ' r I ai MARRIAGES. WoooK â€" I^ORABVaON At tU panHoage, CampbeU's CroJ^^„ Apfil. bj the father of thThS.*" Wik»x, Jeweller, UxbridB8.Tj. dialer at the Bev. Q. fr *^1 taylttt jUjy rti. makkdaleT Vail Wheat...;. |o 78 u ^J Spring Wheat o 78 t* .! Barley go J " Pe»" '••• 68 to 0«»« 86 to But»r 10 to Egg« lO to Apples 50 ^, PoUtoes 19 J, ***y ••••fe»e«e»e,,,, OOO tftlll Pork 5 00 SI Floor 3 7S toiJ t.iiii MARK D All â€"â€"THIS NEW â€" Patent Process Fiouring fi Is now completed at great exp on the l\lost .A.lr»I*ROVEl| plans, and with the best; chinery manufactured, ma| ing it, in every sense of term, "ft Model Mill." lam therefore in a positi| to give the public a SynM Article of Fiour. A fair trial respectfully licited and I have no fear 1 the result will, be eminent! satisfactory' Cash paid for good fiard Wk ICS" Flour, Bran, Shorts,etj etc, for sale wholesale retail AN6US PLEWES, 219 The subscriber has much pleasuxei iutimatiog to the Ladies of Mark- dale and vicinity that she has commenced the Dress-Making Busm In all its branches. Having grad: ted io the ranks of the best seam- stress, in the Dominion, slie feels assured of giving satis- faction to all who Biay favor bei i vvi^hacaU. The latest best styles: London^ Paris New York Fashk\ StriotJy adhered to. She hasonbai a supply of FANCY G-OODi AikL a. choico selection of the lat«9;| styles of W^h for heaiuty and, rare desiji (^apnot be surpassed, if eveu equallpd i^ Markdale. HespectfulLy yours, IVI^ E. BENSON. Mturkdale, April 7, 1885. FOE SALE. NOTICE. • %C\f\ ^o"** 0^ l*"!*! op ^*^y terms, -41/1/ Lot 10, con. 12, Holland townsbPl 60 acres clsared, balance splendid tiiii)^l log bonse and bam weU watered witb ne»| failing spring creek. For terms, apply J MAJOK, Port Peny, Ont., 241^ IN order to put the village in good saci'»^ cpndition, honseb9lders and P'^P'jj owneM of Markdale aro requested to loj with clean their yards, privies, c., to off sidewalk opposite thdr respective F^ ises and to remove all obstructions "" .^| paUie,, streets " and notice is hereby g" â-  that ou and after tbe 10th day of W- fj^l ties neglecting to comply will be dealt according to law. By order tA the Police Trustees, GEO. GBANT, Insp. Traatee*- Markdale, April 22, '85.% 241^? i,|gjinrri" 1 J in tbe Nor goM l»y ^^' *** a e«opl» After l»yi»8* ^« CJi.West, Mr. ton ,Nortb-We«tw«Mre I in nnmber. He more than 30 Je d«l "°* "' r.i«,.,andheaidiio^ \ta •ho were in po^"" [«!» wished to Biyt^ THB tNDl Mere in a deplorable Larriiig t« d«***^ *^\ fcbe 8a«k»t«hewan Valll Catcher shop, where tb jong the buffalo her jiey needed and aleoj white men mme into ttf ame castoms were d| ^^o gradually becai Ldthe Oovemment g rite Goveinment had g and in some resei Lt rations were serve* Lupposed the Governm ^ght, l)ut they had not art of men. Those m lout to deal with the ^ake as good a thing oi for themselves while Velated an incident tiandieds of miles west ife and six children, wl JiitB to draw from the Ii ^u Winnipeg S40, whic illowsnce at 1-5 per ht jovernment officials ha( iid on his order. The kr, wben asked'for this lie could not pay it as Lone. When the Comm keveral inflaential cle called on him about the niscnurteons manner, I â- clt that the Governmen Indians, These were ludians had been listeuii fjrgotten'tUeir loyalty f IVVi^lii}! the past few yeai hpept over a million doll fiUuwing that there were fciie North- West this ^uu iM-i- head, and. the coautr yt-i a head per Indian t itributed this allowan.; THE nALFBREEUS NVE I'iiH}- v-eiit ftut to the Nor k;er tlie battle of tlm 1 Kiartiiif,' under the haci jtlieu i-cceiyed at the f"meof the nomau C^ l':at had been sent out t I'lauee, aud were not loi I'uddidnot preach Bri |lalf.breeds. The lectui jl'it-lwas a combinatio f wardice. He was a m » aisylum for several y liimsclf a great Napolec po^ld be Emptror of tL h doubt Eiel would f'niggie to get into the i land of the stars and si file grievances of the Hal M«ome who had i JIanitoba for next to Fterwards settled at Du places further west, ' w« ^irpttontsforthelani ^ere were many who hi l^ had presented tii P«?h had be^n ignored ' Ja^e quantities of ' Canadian Pacif i!^**^"*^ ooinpanies ^T^ aui.-breed. PP« these iMidshjML be not think there Tj- WM in Win] r^'*Primg.and wit «ad the rebel '^•'•^^•dTancec *«»*to« Would see r^*'*aerapeaB l!!r^hi--cape. «'»erenot wort â- **Wo HOBSEMEN, ATTENTION! WlBanyonrhorae is galled, «c»"*i.| oat, fliirluM an ugly sore, bathe twv^ IgU an^iMnilT MeGregor «fe Parke's wn^" Cnfita. U is ondoabfa^ the finest) and nlnaniiiif â- DDluation for it. 'iTllp^S^Parke-.. -Sold for ^lNn.^;HiU Bra's. i^tct