The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

_ . servative Party. Toronto News. \ people believed that there were wa. of securing consideration from _t board by means of money, influence land "pull." There is nothing marvel- lous in it. It was a natural, logical development for which the provineist] government was responsible. "When Mr. Whitney came to power there was a public statement made to! tho effect that peditics would have nothing to do with the administra-- Capital Linked With Labour. The manufacturers of Toronto, the men of capital, are taking up the providing the werkingmen table house accommodation. want of houses at 0 is keenly felt, so much so that has talked of what the should do in this direction. r. Contiworth was more in earnest before the election than he has been g , and but for the Toronto News would have heen allowed to forget about the scheme, Public ownership of houses, for any class of persons, is a doubtful enter- would be attended grave difficulties. Private ownership suf posed that the city had a large surplus as a result of last yoar's oper- ation of the public utilities, and now it cannot be found. On the street' railway alone the loss was $7,000. ' ---- The plaint of the Roblin govern- ment in Manitoba is that it will be necessary to ¥oelet it in order to iE : missioners were selected who took of- fice on that distinet understanding. There was a lugubrious how! from the patronage committee and its hang- ers-on. An official who enjoyed the full confidence of the board was dis- missed without reference to the opin: i! i r for more terri have no sins to atone for. -------- > What a row thers is in Belleville over the police | mhgistracy. The office- hunters gave the government no peace until it removed Mr, Flint and then one got the job who was not the pet ~ |of the party. Oh, how hungry - some of these Belleville politicians are ! TL ---- The Spectator reminds Mr. Bourassa "the celebrated land deal which Messrs. Foster and Fowler had mingled, could also be counted among the affairs of private business." Spectator is an artist in defending its political friends, but it the public conscience. face was too direct te ignore. The commissioners very properly resigned. The patronage' committee was satis- d - caused by a bad state of the blood, Re 0008 can expect to have « elear, bright akin when the blood is in a dition, and the stomach, liver asd bowels acting feebly in consequence. All the above skin disesess, in fact, any dissass arising from o bad conditicr, of the blood, are curable by The public understood the action of the government as a direct attempt to get rid of men who were adminis- tering "the law without reference to Dr. Beattie Nesbitt, Dr. Pyne or any, other politician." They believed, right- ly, that the government had cast the license law to the ravenous wolves of the party, The News was not backward in mak- ing such a eharge at the time, and occupation and Pullman, of palace car fame, provided his employees with suitable homes, and these people newer were so comfortable as when their employer's efforts to make Pull- man an ideal town, The 'capitalists that welfare of those who work for them will never suffer on that account. The building enn be done better or more economically because ness of the venture and the business which will be put into the de The men will think the more of the employer who puts himself out cn their own account. of both will be subsérved by the con- around which will be se founded. We said then that Dr, Beattie Nesbitt had forced the . gov- ernment to its knees, and was master of the situation. In his evidence, Dr. Nesbitt says that he was instrumental in making Dr. Wilson chairman of the license board. Certainly he was, and the other patronage artists of the conser- vative party knew it. The word was passed around that Nesbitt was the Big Noise so far as licenses were con- corned, and thereafter only conserva- The Citizen kicks because the con- servative papers are not shown more consideration by the federal govern ment. It says that the Globe "is ne- corded privileges almost equal to the papers by the govern- ment of Toronto." That "almost" gives the grievance away. SPIRIT OF THE PRESS A Conditfon Of Safety. Dispatch. Dr. Wiley, the - government * chemist, only safe kind. Real board, Dr..Nesbitt was known as a parti- Zan of the most violent type, a spoils- system man. Was it remarkable that people regarded the license board as a branch of the Patronage committee, and, therefore, a body which could be pulled or hauled in any direction so ong as the party advantage was The idea is to supply homes costing $1,200 each, which will be rented for twelve years the property will belong to the occupant. It is a laudable un- old whisky is the dertaking and it should he very sue whisky 18 old whisky--say years old--is reasonably serve the party interest. The News i helieved it at the time of the appoint- ment, and that belief has been con- firmed in every respect. Jf Dr. Wilson is puzzled because the public thought the board - would be Subject to "jy. fluence" or "pull" he is less astute than wo had thought. * Purification Of Partiament. The end has not been heard of the socne which occurred in the house of commons a week ago, when Mr. Fowl er charged that ministers and mem- bers. wero guilty of 'graft and immor- ality, and that he would make public the knowledge he had gained if goad- ed to'it by personal attacks. There really was no occasion for this olthreak of violent and offmsive lan- guage, Mr. Fowler interrupted D. C. Ross, when speaking, and the latter joculurly remarked that his friend had ambitions 'to become a great landed The declaration of Mr. Fowler followed. He was mad, for the moment insanely so, giving evidence of the mental explosions one reads about in the New York papers nowadays. ! Later there were explanations. They came when Mr. Bourassa called for them, and the premier took the only righteous and dignified course of say- ing that the scandals recorded in the insurance commission's report would be duly discussed. Not only these but all other scandals which concerned=the public men 'and public life so far as the commons were concerned. Mr. Fos- ter and Mr. Bennett intimated that they were waiting for developments. Mr. Fowler and Mr. Jdeturgey were Similarly circumstanced, and the pre- mier alfowed that all of them would have ample opportunity to mitigate which distressed The Senate Is Safe. Mr. Pringle urges the government. no difference to the old age pensions But that Jake Senate, whiel bh for, considers ne personal and indelicate. Opposition Demoralized. Montreal Star thinks the oppo- sition at Ottawa is in a bad way. The here is no real opposition, organized contingent impelled to promote every toward extravagance or the of private interests, A Wise Suggestion. millions in gifts to educational institutions is very good in its way, but if some of our lionaires would give freely wealth to the work of hunting down ng cures for can- they might con it, remarks downright Rockport, Feb, 22.--Charles Corn. wall, one of Rockport's oldest and, most esteemed residents, passed to his! long rest at his winter home at Gou-- verneur, N.Y, Saturday, February 16th. By his demise not only Rock- port, but the country at large, will prominent and influential Business Pultneyville, N.Y. Feb. Sth, 1824, In 1848 he married Miss Mary A. Dol- linger, whose death occurred in 1885, Some time later he married Mrs, Louise Griffin, who survives him; with one son. * The decegsed was postmaster here for forty years, also justice of license commissioners of this district. Ho was algo a charter member of Alex- andria Baylodge, AF. & AM. and of Macoy lodge, No, 242, Mallorytown. In politics he was a staunch liberal. 3 he funeral service was held, at his home, at Gouverneur, N.Y., by + James Dickson, Episcopal min- § ® ister, Thence the a -- taken Crumley B OS. to. the home of Charles Dollin er, at Redwood, where service was hl cer and consumption Abandoned To Folly. Hamilton Herald. Since obtaining office Whitney has done some good things, for which he deserves praise; but make any the less blameworthy his ing to the worst element of his ical following by his a ust and indefensible fea- f e mains were then conveyed to Redwood system in violation ture of the snoils of his own pledges ' Losing In Popularity. London Advertiser, In attempting to placate the spoils- the administration has un- doubtedly lost favor with a more de- sirable element, which gave its sup- port to the conservative party two The government blundered educational bill, its prison ioy, and in enacting the clause of the local option ryt two measures it obviously timed with a view to fluencing the result in West Middle- were Edward Plunkett, Julius Kahnt II you are constipated, dull or bili- ous, or have a sallow, lifeless com- plexion, try Lax-ets just once to soe what they will do for you, 'Lax-sts are little toothsome candy tablets-- nice to eat, nice jn effect. No gripi bo pain. Just a\gentle laxative effect that is Plonsiugly irable. Handy for The Fowler-Lefurgey letter is a rare noségay for parliamentary inspection. The deal which it involved, and re garding which the writer warned the receiver. to keep mum, exeept to the chosen few, will have dissection, and parliament owes it to the people to screen no one on any account. the examination of this land scheme tends to the exposure of oth- ors, not yet named, as threatened hy Mr. Fowler, let them occur, to the end that the highest legislative chambers of Canada may be cleared of the of- fenders and public life purified of ev- erything that is offehsive. The Globe startles one by alleging : "It is said that members and newspaper men be- | tor Cate so accustomed to scandalntonger- ing in the corridors and smoking rooms of the House of Commons that they are not sensitive to the most in. compromising, the most utterly. damaging insinuations and thinly-veiled 'charges even when uttered openly in parliament." It is an-awiul thing to say and if the ex: perience of the day is like this, at the capital, the, . sooner the purification the better. § . na Roos not pose for a joker, though he does jolly those whe have to do with him occasionally, But when he told the temperice men meet every desire. Sold by all deal ers, : Since Nicaragua and Honduras are at war will likély previfil over all of Cen- tral America. President Bonilla is now at the head of the Honduran troops and marching to the frontier to meet the forces of President Zelaya. The Hon. Mrs. Harbord has made a] sen From Pleasant Valley. Pleasant Valley, Feb. 22.-- Farmers aré busy putti the season's sup- ply of a A 8, Cowdy Bradford, Sr., is il Goodberey, | daring across the English chanpal. order of the might. An Friday Cures Miss E. A. Barre, Camden East, spent All Coughs sulting, the most 8 Mr N Fon a8 F, ig » yrt berly at C. v's; Hamil The death occurred at Jr., of George Bro: was a sufferer from lung trouble for s a shook to the fam- worth church and the remains were ced in the vault at Moscow. Messrs. placed in the vau i w. Messrs wn. Althouech he was in their favour something to laugh over, stmt sme et pt en {HOT ARRAIGNMENT {sPous system wiLL BE RUINATION OF iT. 3 Independent Criticism--The Ministers Not True to Their Promises:-Surrendering to the Savage Element in the Con- Dr, Wilson, chairman of the license , is wondering why so many of the license law. Three com- of the board. This slap-in-the- evidence before Commissioner proves that the charge was well lawyers appeared before the served ? People naturally believed that the new license 'hoard. was intended to Death Of Charles Cornwall. Mr. Cornwall was born at d by Mr. Duck, of Theresa. The re- 13 Young Men's Spring Suits The Young Men are somewhat stirred up over our hand. Litdabbiditillig Well, It's True, They Are Certainly "It." We know what Young Men want in Clothes, and we make it our business to have the proper thing. Our Suits have that swa of all Young Dressers. some Spring Suits. gger look, so dear to the heart § We've the very newest and Brightest Ideas From the Best Makers ® pew spring cut d shapely at the ger, Trousers loose, with the fullness ~ Mr. Young Man, just step in to see Coats, just the right length, cut chesty an back, lapels wider and lon, where it belongs. SUITS, $10,812, $12.50, $13, $15, $18 and $20. We've Suits that are everything the Young Man wants. The H. D. Bibby Co. Sale. of Flannellette Wrappers for To~-Morrow We' desire to clear out our stock of room for new goods, which are arriving daily. sorrow for the loss of one of its Most. them all at the same figure, regardless of quality or original price. te Wrappers, sizes 32 to 44 bust, worth To do this we will mark 10. Only, Ladies' Flannelet to 44 bust, worth $1.50. ette Wrappers, sizes 32 to 44 bust, worth $1.25 13 Only, Ladies' Flannelette Wrappers, sizes 32 18 Only, Ladies' Flan It will pay you to inspect our stock of Black Goods. § omething new peace and reeve of Escott for vor being opened up every day now. New. Black Suitings, New Black Goods, twenty years. He was one of the first suitable for Skirts, New Black Goods, suitable for more dressy costumes. Also a full range of trimmings and silks for lining. for burial. The pall-bearers son, William, and" Andrew Dol- ng, vest pi purse. Lax-ets r states will be involved and and successful balloon trip 3 -- P © Tonic Cure Mathieu's Syrup is a good fonic as well as the best cure for all coughs and colds. It < never fails to ease the cough, promote -* expectora- a tion strengthen the system and to cure quickly and thoroughly. \ Keep a bottle in the house. ' MATHIEU'S™ SYRUP, } of Tar and Cod Liver Oil 1 2 From all dealers 35¢c. large bottle, J. L. Mathieu Co., Props., Sher rooke. P.Q. ¥ For-8dle at all druggists and Big Sale of Furniture We intend rebuilding and require the room to make Everything at a Close Out Prices ADING UNDERTAKER JAMES REID. m= TORE OPEN NIGHTS a ; E About Pp Leather VICTUS Patent Lang selected with the greatest must be soft, smooth, uni- and free from 'defects. Otherwise, , they "would soom and uncomfortable. Shoes are made all widths, $5. The Sawyer Shoe Sore in all sises and Nhs ferry Beaubien Mre. Pinkham claims that there i kind of dyspepsia that is caused b derangement of the female organi and which, while it causes a disturba similar to ordinary indigestion, can be relieved without a medicine wh not only acts as a stomach tonic, but a peculiar tonic effect on the fem ol ; Ey Suet 'of this theory we cal tention $0 the case of Mrs. He Beaubien, 58 Sparks 8§., Ottawa, 0 who was completely cfired by Lydis Pinkham's Vegetable Compound a everything else had failed. She writ Dear Mrs. Pinkham : "1 had been troubled with indigestion general stomach disorders for nearly a y f had a soreness in my stomach and was ble to digest my food. 1 dieted and ¢ tored without success; but Lydia E. Pi ham's Vegetable Compound brought permanent relief. I used three bottles it cured me of my stomach trouble : built up my general health. I now en AS lendia, appetite, can eat ail kinds food, have no trouble with indigestion, 1 kriow that I owe it all to Lydia E. Pi bham's Vegetable Compound." No other medicine in the world received euch widespread and ungu fied endorsement, or has sach a recor cures of female troubles,.as has Ly E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. FASHICNS FORM. ---------- Blouse of White Batiste, E broidered. The model illustrated showed oririnal touch in the embroidery httle rose garlands in n#tural col which outlined the voke. The dai little flower design was carried ou wash cottons in faint pinks, pale] and green. The yoke was of el beading and Valenciennes, strips Valenciennes. also being let into lower part of the waist. The sie showed a little of the hand embr erv and were finished with cuffs of sertion and plaited 'lace. William Wray of Tweed, has heen pointed notary public for Ontario mE ---------- FATHER----MOTHER. For °~ Your Child's™Sake Ri This. Ave vour children pale and listle Do they act differently from. of children ? 710 they sleep poorly cat poorly ? Does your hoy avoid sports and games of other bo Do:s your girl complain of heads and: tind her studies a hardship ? f so, yon may make up vour m they are gréwing too fast. They p something to help nature in her work of 'furnishing the necessary ments gr creating fIKh and" mu tissue, bone structure and rich, pi red blood. W. Mahood, our well kn t, will 'give vou a medic and along with it a. guarantee to p himself, for all the medicine vour | or girl will take if the medicine he commends debs not restore vouf «ol to a perfectly healthy condition. It is his famous Vinol that he give vou on this guarantee True. Vinol, is a cod liver pre tion, but--your child, will never kv it--it neither tas nor sm like cod liver oil: to contain all t curative eleme found in sad liv oil actuallys tal from cods' liters fresh from the wat - Because the vile-smelling: and ta: ing grease has been discarded and of the other disagreeable features minated, Vinol is the greatest streng and health creator known to medic Vinol acts favorably on the stome Creates' an 'appetite and enables food that is eaten to do the great _Ppossible amount of good. 5 "714 makes for cach child new vital sound flesh and muscle, strong be structure and rich, pure red blood. ask every parent in KingNon, to | it on our guarantee, George W, N hogd, draggist. s guarant MEN AND WOME Use Big @ for unnaty iwc nfammatio tach a or ulcerath . Oh intoees Abd nok aati gent or poisonous: * Sold by y Druggln "or seut in plain wrapy 3 express, prepaid. J. or $ booties £2.76, rontar wn on Fey