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 mm ' ««|J!»^ 't f 9; J. The HarkMe Standard Is iasofld ereiy Thondky, by C. IT. RUTUDGE. MarUah, Out. TxBxs â€" tl per year in mdmiee; %lJOii not paid within six numtha. Professional and business cards an» inch apace and under, per7«ar, 94. 1 TB. 6 KO. S HO. AVbole column SoO 00 «27 50 915 00 Half column ..27 00 15 00 10 00 Qnuter column .. .. 15 00 10 00 6 00 Two inch space 7 00 4 00 Three inch space .... 10 00 5 00 Casual advertisements 8 cents per line first in.tertion, 3 cents per line each subsequent insertion, noniuu^il measure. Editorial notices, or notices in local oolr umn 10 cents per line first insotion, 5 cents «ach subsequent insertion. Btrav animals I;c, advertised 3 wedcs for SI No paper discontinued until all arrears are paid except at the option of the publisher. JOB PEZN^TES^a. T^z Staxdibd office has a splendid equip- ment of poster as well as fine job type. Spe- cial attention to orders by moil, idl orders filled with dispatch. The S+audard. C. W. Eutledge, Editor Prop'r. MAKKDALE, SEPT. 2, 1886. â€" An Anarchist system of incediarism, or the purpose of defrauding insurance companies, has been brought to light n New York, â€" ^It is intimated that the Government in- tend shortly to allow the sale of beer, and all kinds of li(;ht wines, to be sold in the ' North-west. This would, we believe, be a sad mistake. â€" Mrs. Cleveland's photographer prints 500 pictures in a day, and still cannot supply the demand. That is in a country where they ridicule our in- terest in royalty. â€" Woodstock is one of the most pros- perous towns in Ontario, and now that C. P. R., connection with London is assured at an early' date, continued fjrowth will be a certainty. Some people cherish the delusion that nothing can be raised among the rocks of Muskoka, but in a case tried before Judge Morgan recently it was sworn that a Muskoka farmer had raised a $7 note to $47. Such crops as this should pay. â-  Sir John Macdonald, Hon. Edward Blake and Hon. Oliver Mowat were the recipients of enthusiastic demonstrat- ions at Ottawa on Monday night. There was two distinct gatherings however, tlio' held the same evening and in the same city. Russia has apparently got the lion share of the territory in dispute between her and Afghanistan. Russia was ready to fight over the question, and England was not hence the one-sided settlement. If Afghanistan is enabled to retain Herat her Ameer will be satisfied. â€" There is a regular crank convention at Niagara Falls, each delegate being professedly bent upon swimming the rapids. Forbid them not. It is better that they should be thus engaged, at their own peril, than be going arouni shooting statesmen, editors, and other great men. â€"The Northern Pacific Junction (de- igned to give Toronto and all Ontario direct c(Hinection with the main hne of the Canadian Pacific) has been complet- ed some time, has passed Government inspection, and;ought to have^been open- ed Weeks ago. But as yet only the 70 miles fromOravenhurstto Sunbridgehas been opened to the public: the 40 miles beyond and ending at the C. P. R. is still vdthotit a service, and as a conse- quence travelers to or from Ontario have to take the romtdabont way. â€" ^Althou^ Canada has no formal i reciprocity treaty with the United States,, we have nevertheless reciprocity in thieves, and the advantage is on oar side. TheysendovertousmenoftheEno type, with large fortunes in silver and gold, and we send them back an occasion- al shipment with a paltry thousand or two in his pockets. rPatting the mor^ aspect of the case out of sight, Canada has much the better bargain. And as it is morally as wrong to steal one thousand as to steal one hondred thous- and dollars, what is the matter with the moral aspect of the case â€" The Pofitmastcr-Genend of the United iStates has decided tlu^ poctmasters who rail to notify publidiers when nbseribera ' emove or do not take the papen om the DOst n£So« shall be rmivinsible for thmr sub- scriptions. In the United States, peopto itnpreciatf (he fact t'lat newspniiers, take them all around, are ar eninnons bea^t to uo community and guirentee of the mbKe weal anil accoruingly are disposed to giiTe th^m fair pfay ' ^IX tEABS pLD. Tear after yearis 1tBe»iag\ • AndagrinifeeaBda greett iig To oar patroiu 'whoaie BoatteMdf FaraodnMr. We hope to ahnys merit And flontinoe to inherit Tonr patronage and fc i e ndahip Year by year. It becomes our pleasing duty this week to address a few words to our numerous subscribers and friends, on the occasion of the commencement of out seventh volume. The relations which has existed between us during the past six years, has been on the whole, veiy harmonioas. Being young in years, together with a want of journalistic experience, has perhaps miUtated against us more than we were aware; yet, with the organ of cautious- ness well developed, and a smattering of common sense, we have escaped many difBculties and petty annoyances common to editors of country papers.. The Staitoabd is a welcome weekly., visitor to hundreds of hmnee,- aaid the number constantly increasing. This week we present it in* a "new dress" which we trust all our patrons will duly appreciate. This improvement involves considerable expense, and we hope each subscriber who may be in arrears will show their appreciation of our efforts to improve the paper, by paying their indebtedness promptly. We return thanks to all who have patronized the paper during the past, and especially would we remember our correspondents, many of whom have been a very material means of strength to the Standaed. We trust they may not weary in well-doing. We would here earnestly request our near neighbors, as well as those at a distance, that when any items of news occurs in your vicinity, kindly let us know, by card, letter or verbaly. It is only in this way that we can learn and thus publish the local news of the district. We have no other means of learning the various doings of the district more than any other individual; you will therefore do us a favor by reporting, don't leave it for some one else and then wonder we did not find it out take us into your confidence and you'll not regret it. Wishing you all prosperity, we are yours faithfully. â€" ASX â- OOHâ€" MUTUMirS WINDS â€" ANDâ€" WINTEK'S Chitling Blast C. p. R. CROP REPORT. A LABOE YIELD EXPECTED IN KEABLT SVEBY SECTON. The crops along the Une of the Can- adian PacMc Railway in the province of Ontario this year have proved to be im- usually good, and the following reports, which are summaries of the statementsof agents along the lines, have been more than realized in so far as they relate to crops already garnered. On the Credit Valley section westward to Milton fall wheat was reported as light, the average being only 10 to 12 bushels to the acre, but, westward icom. there to St. Thomas the crops was a fair average realizing 20 to 25 bushels to the acre. On the Orangeville and Elora branches 12 to 15 bushels was the average yield. Spring wheat was good throughout the whole section, realizing 15 to 20 bushels. Barley was repoifted good everywhere yielding 20 to SO bushds, according to locaUty. In some few places oats were hght, but generally the reports were favorable,the yield varying om 80 to 50 bushels. Rye was but httle sown. Peas were everywhere good. Root crops good. Hay fair, and fruit good in most places. Along THE TOBOBTO, OKEY, BBUCE sections fall wheat was fairly good, ex- cept towards Teeswater, but the average in other places was from 20 to 30 bushels to the -acre. Spring wheat is a good average, yielding 15 to 20 bushels. Barley was fair till Shelbume is reached, thence the crop was light to FlSshertbn where good crops are again reported. Oats ire a good crop, yielding 80 to 40 bushels, Uttle rye appears to be sowp. Peas are a good average crop, 25 to. 80 bushels. Roots will yield welL Htiy is fair; but fruits, except at a few- points will be light. On the ONTABIO AND QUEBEC SECTION, fall wheat in the neighborhood of To- ronto was a failure, but farther east there was a good yield, average 25 to 80 bushels. Spring wheat was good, 15 to 25 bushels. Barley was excellent, the yield being about 85 to 40 bushels to the acre. Oate also were good,' 80 to 45 bushels. Little rye was sown, the average being 15 to 20 bushials. A good averafiB .yield of roots is eiqected. Fwat is generally good, though some few {JaoiiB r^ort Hght cropi. AGb'jm )Viruptx5^_._â€" Thpre is.a^^rwt aw^ln-i in of tlie »Iii(!|p«ih organs of tha ha- inan st'm whiMorteBardnek Blood Bitteia are -â- *-»• I arrnaes Ih^ ti«r||id )«« 4o afltioo„^e9ilate8th^b(i(wed8aod tlw kiu^ pncifiai tMi blood, pb4 restores a Iieall|nr tooe 9 the ayatem gMMatly. ' West'sPain King will never diaappomt yon It M always ready and costs but S5 cents! X J"" CMiit^ prapie have JM* f It is. indeed a friends need. Purchase a h^ got so f..r vpt. Cannhan laws leave Caoad.-^ M.A.. Tnmo- Co, and you wiU be withrat ian newspape-s largely at the mfir«y Wjit. It •area eholera and all howai dlMmilrtZ flWiadlers and.black maitets liatitf» ff Birtlu, UamageM, and I)€atkt' MiTORIAGES- es^^^^^*^*i -pXIX BE HSBE. Is taJdng time by the farlock and preparing for the coming season. He has just received the following letter from his agent in Eng- land: MaJ^olijaster^'Angnst 4tb, 1886. My Dear McFarland:- Your letter with enclosures receiyed. Having iast completed a large order for a Montreal wholesale firm, I will commence here to-morrow to make yoTir poTchases, and have pleasure in telling yon that I can place your order upon exactly same terms as I did for the wholesale house I bought for. There are some lovely DBESS GOODS, YELVBTS and CASH- MEBES in this market wliich I will select for you, and then, go on to LoNiMw for the tiU^S, LACES, SATINS and other goods yon order, as I oan do better for you in London for those goods than here. Was pleased to learn that business with you was good, and that you an- ticipated an increAsd^ih your fall and winter's business. I shall do my part to help the increase, by siding you goods bought on as good tenns as any wholesale house in Canada. Iremam, Your^ fiiithfully, J. SELWIN. P. S.-^Ltapert to malw^shipment of your goods say in ten days. J. 8. i^YlV01l4rS» BLOCK NEXT DOOR TO THE MANSION '^q oxo- The subscriber has opered and is now offering • premises, a choice and well assorted stock of Geueral Boob 's great variety Fancy Goods, comprising Albums, Purses ih- Fancy Brackets, Fans, Mouth Organs, Coucertiuas. AceordionT ' A full supply of School Books in all grades, also Blotter n'*«- Drawing Books, Pens, Pencils, all kinds. ^^- 4y A fdl; supply of Sheet Music, vocal and instrumental. Alltli in cheap Bmdings. Sunday School supplies a epecialtv. BibW V* Methodist, Prejbyterian and Episcopal Church Hyma-Books La% and Koman Cathohc Prayer-Booka in great variety. ' "afipi Any gop^. jui in «toCk;' obtained to order at shortest uotice Sabscriptions received for Morning and E venmg cditioc.! Toronto Papers. of ali A RTHUR DINSMOP c M/cF(KDALE r Having erected and fitted up in every detail a Sash, Door and tory, containing all the latest and most approved macliinery, evei bemg new, I am now prepared to turn out Sash, Doors, Blinds, Monldings, Hollow BilJ FRMES, LATH, FENCE PICKETS, Ic, And everything needed in the building trade, in a manner second to noneii I Canada, and haying engaged superior mechanics m eyery department, 1 1 • would now respectloUy solicit public patronage. Every Effort Made to fill Orders Promptly. PINE LUMBER Dressed and Undressed Direct from North Shore, all sizes, on hand. Plain and Fancy Tbrniug done. I Careful Attention to Orders from a Distance. 803 THOS. McNE^ Agency, HOLLAND CENTRE. A FULL STOCK OF EEPAIRB KEPT CONSTANTLY ON REPAIRS STRICTLY CASH. T. wiLLiscRorr, Â¥- 803 WOOL Those havings Wool ta'pftU or. manufacture, will find it to their to call at the â-  The macfaiod^ being now in splendid working order, and ^J^j^j a staff of competent hands, we are now busy manufacturing g' ,^ kept in stock. Any oostom work entrusted to us ^^J^Sj'T FAlI- ' earefril attention, and done at reasonable prices. f= ^^ May 8rd, 1886. yV. H. lS^Al3LB:tAJ^lE: LIVERY. )/â-  ffixiH iitr â- *«; WM.T^YbOR,' â- "â-  5 ETOR. ' iitt^itiiiittt