ma»»ii»-ii»ma J.r ykst^rt0n ^biranc^. "TRUTH BEFORE FAVOR." â€" " PRINCIPLEb NOT MEN. VOL. XXin, NO U49 Fleslierton, Ont., Xliursday.Sf^pternber IT 1903 W. H. THURSTON, EDITOR PBOFMIETOB /' BIG SALE! Wa have st present a larga itock of the most np-to date Jeirelley, Wstchoa and Clucks in ihe county of Grey and lelliiif; it all 4t rery reducad prices. COIiHE EARLY AND AVOID THE KU8H Don't forget to call and nee our exhibit ou Fair Day. special W. A. Armstrong. The Ma5sacre at Micblllimackinac what mutit become of you t He will des- troy you utterly. " 'EnglishDiaii, alibouithyou have con- quered ui, we are not your slaves. These lakes, these woods and mountains, were left to us by our ancestors. They are our inheritance ; and wi; will part with them ro none. Your Dstion supposes that we, like the white pcoplu,oannut live without brend, and pork, and beef! But yon ou{;ht to know that He, the Groat Spirit and Master of Life.haa prov- ided food for us iu these spacious lakes, and on these woody mountains language, could hardly have fiiilod to draw i hisattentioo. As it wa8,bowever hisfriei'ds words were spoken in vain; and at length, after lans; and persevering effurts, he and his squaw took their departure, but n >t, as Henry declares, befure each had let fall some tears. AmoDg the Indian women, the practice of weeping and wail- ing is universal upon all occasions of sor- rowful emotion ; and the kind-hearted squaw, as she took down her husband's ludge,and loaded his canoe for depart ui'e, did nut cease to sob and inuaii a.oud. On this same afternoon, Henry re- HcFARLAND, 5TAFF0RD & CO. riARKDALE, ONT. . . . GREY COUNTY'S BIGGEST AND CHEAPEST STORE I I . " 'Englishman, our father, the King of l oietPbers that the fort was full of Indians, France, employed the young men to make ""'""S about among the soldiers with a war upon your nation. In this warface I great appearance of friendship. Many of many of them have been killed ; and it is i ^^^"^ came to his house.to pui chase knives our custom to retaliate until such time as 1 »«'! Bniall hatcheUs, often asking to see the spirits of the slain are satisfied in "''cr bracelets.and other nmrvmeuts, with either of two w»y» ; the Hrst is by the "^8 intention, as afterwards appeared, of spilling of the blood of the nation by ! learning their places of deposit, in order which they tell ; th ' " the bodies of the dead the resentment oi their relatioiis IMPORTANT NEW Fall Goods Announcement I Every department in tbia immense establishment is being repleniahe^ daily with brigbt NEW GOODS for Fall wear. We do not exaggerate it A e othe-. bv coverintf i ''"^ more easily to lay hand on thorn at the y wibu o ... Mid and thus allayina j woraeut of pillage. As the afternoon ! Pi'r^cle when we say, case after case la being opened, representiug ifiance, ' - '' - 'â- '•-. â- ., ' Germany, Freat Britain and Canadian manufactured goods, Our showing of iVew Druss Goods, Trimmiags, Mantles, Eeady-to-wear Cloth, Skirts. Men's Fine Worsted Suitings, Readymade Clothing, etc., are wortliy of your consideration. You will not be doing yourself justice if you do not at least look over our stock before purchasing your needs for fall. In Older to lead up to the st«ry of the nia8s.iure as told by Henry the trader we , have thought it advisable to quote from Parkmau the incidents immediately pre ceding the catastrophe in order that n«th- ing may he li>st to our readers of the strange adventures and wonderful escapes of the man who tells ch« story. Id the autumn of 17C1 the fort had been vacated by French troops hut no English troops had arrived and ouly French CBiiadiaos occuiiied the place. Parkmsn says : "An adventurous trader, Alexand«>r Henry, who, nith one or two others, was the pixiieer of thi> English (ur-trade in thia region, came to Michillimackiiiac by the nmte of the Ottawa. Ou the way, he wa^ several times «rarned to turti back, mild assured of death if he pmceded ; and at length, was comiielled for safety to as- kuuie the diseui^u of a Canadian voyageur. Wbeu his caii<ieH,luden with goods, reach- ed the fort, ho was very coldly received by the inhabitants, who did all in their power to alarm and discourage him. Soon after his iirrival, he received the very un- welcome infarniiiclou, that a large number of Ojibwas,frum the neighboring villages, were coming in their canoes, to call upon y him. The story could not be better told than iu his own words. "At two o'clock in the afternoon, the Chippewiis (Ojihwas) caree to the houne, â- ^-alwut sixty in number, and headed by Minavavaua, their chief. They walked in single ble, o»ch with his tomahawk in one haod and scalping kcife in the other. "â- Their bodies wtre naked from the waist upward, except iu a few examples, where blankets were thrown loosely over the ahouldt-ra. Their faces were painted with charcoal, worked up with grease, their bodies with white clay, in patterns <if various fancies. Some had feathers thrust throut(h their no«e,and their heads decorated with the same. It is unneces- 8ary to dwell on the sensations with which I beheld the approach of his uncouth, if not frightful asseiublage. "The chief catered, and the rest fol- lowed without uoi.'>e. On seeing a sign from the former, the latter seated them- selves on the ttoor. "Miiiavavanii appeared to be al»out fifty yeai's of acre, tie was six feet in height, .tiid had in his oouutenance an indescrib- able mi.\tureof good and evil. Looking steadfastly at ine, he eDter(Kl,at the same time, into convcisation with Campion, in- i|uiiing how ioni! it was since I left Mon- tienl, and observing that the Enitlish, :i.s It would seem, were bravo men and not afraid of deatli, since they dared to come, as 1 had done, fearlessly among my tneuiies. "Tiie Indians now gravely smoked their pipes, while I inwardly endured the tor- tures of sunpense. At Ungth the pipes being liiiiahed, as well aa a long pause.by which they were suooeoded, Minavavana, taking a few stiiufs of wampum iu his hsnd, began the ftdlowiDK spevch : â€" "EiigliHhuiun,it is to you that I apeak, and I Ucniand your altvntioo. 'Englishnian.you kuow that the Frene4i King is our faih-r. Ho promiaed *o be Kuch ; and we, in raluro, promiaed to be his childrcu. This pioatiae we have kept. " 'EllKli^ihmHn, it ia you that made war with our father. Tou are his eiieiny ; and how, then, eouM you have the bold- tf» to veiiture kuiook ua, hia children ? Yuu know thnt hia «««Hiitaa ara oura. " â- Enslivbniaii, «« ar* informed that our father, the Kinc of Franco, i* old and iiitirro ; aiid tha:,baing fatigued with uiak- iiiu war up<>n yuur DatkHi ha ia fallen asUep. \)w iii^hia sleep you have taken advfintage of l>un, aud puasaaaad yuur- •eltea of Canada. Bist this nap i« almost at an and. I think 1 h*ar hiu> already alirrine, and inquinag for kia chiUren, liw ladiaha ; aud »|WB ka doaa awake. This is done by making presents. " 'Eii^lishman,your king has never sent us any presents ; wherefore he and we are still at war; and, until he does these things, we must consider that we have no father nor friend, among the white men, than the King of France ; but for you, we have taken into consideration that yuu hare ventured your life among us. m the expectation that wo should not molest you. You do not come aimed, with au intention to make war ; you come in peace, to trade with us, and supply us with necessaries, of which we are iu much want. We shall regard you, therefore, as a brother ; and you may sleep tranquilly, without fear of the Cbippewaa. As a token of our friendship, we present you this pipe to smoke.' "As Minavavana uttered these words, an Indian presented me with a pipe, which after I had drawn the smoke three times, waa carried to the chief, aud after hiiu to every person in the room. This ceremony ended, the chief arone.and gave me his hand, in which he was followed by all the rest." In the spring of the year of 1763, Pontiac, in compassing his grand scheme of hostility, sent, among the rest, to the Indians of Michillimacainac.invited them to aid hitn in war. His ines«encors t>earing in their hands the war-belt of black and purple wampum, appeared before the as- sembled warriors, flung at their feet a hatchet painted red, and delivered the speech with which they had been charged. The warlike auditory answered with ejac- ulations of applause, and, taking up tho blood -red hatchet, pleaded themselves to join in the contest. Before the end of May. news reached the Oj'bwas that Pontiac hud already struck the English nf. Detroit. This wrought them up to a high pitch of excitement aud emulation, and they resolved tliat peace should last no longer. Their numbers were at this time lEore than doubled by several bands of their wandering people, who had gathered at Michilliiiiackinac from farand near, at- tracted probably by rumors of impending war. Being, perhaps, jealous o^ tho Ottawas, or willi.ig to gain all tho ghify and plunder themselves, they determined to attack the fort, without communicat- ing the design to their nei);bbors of L'Arbre Cioche. At thia time there were about 35 men in garrison, with their officers. Warn-, ings of the tum;)est had lieen given, but they were unheeded. Henry had been personnlly wurued of danger through a chief named Wawatani, "vho had made of Henry a "blood brother." Many months h»d elapsed since the occurrence of this characteristic incident^ when, on the second of .Tune, Henry's door was pushed open without ceremony, and the dark tiijure of Wawatam glided silently in. He said that he had just returned from his wintering ground. rfHnry, at lengMi re- collecting him, iiii|uircd alter the success of their hunt ; but the Indian, replying, sat down with a dejected air, and expressed his 8ur|>rise and rovret at bnding his brother still in the (urt. He said that he was â- (oing on the next day to Sault ste. Marie, and that ho wished Henry to go with him. Ho then asked if the Enirlioh hod heard no bad news, and said thnt through the winter he drew to a close, the visitors quietly went away ; and many of the unhappy garrison saw for the last time the sun go down be- hind the waters of Lake Michigan. ( To bo continued. ) Priceville The harvest although delayed by un- favorable weather is now all gathered in and threshing is tho order of the day. Mr. C, McLean pulled out with his steamer about ten days ago and threshed for nearly all the small farmers within the town limits,and is now among the big barns on the south line. The Methodist; garden party had noi; so Nrge an attendance this year, because ef the delayed harvest, pierenting many country people from coming out, but many persons who were unavoidably absent are sending in their subscriptions and will probably make the financial part a record breaker after all. The enteruinment at night was a good one, the jcramophone waa a fund of amusement in itself. The music rendered by the Flesher- ton choir was much appreciated and re- ceived due applause. The return of the said choir would be heartily welcomed at GENUINE BARGAINS FOR THIS WEEK as follows: «1.00 NIGHT GOWNS FOR 6Dc. CO only Ladies' Opera Flannelette Xieht Gowns in good weight cloth, colors white and light blue, made with frills on neck and cuffs of self. This quality and make is sold in many sixjres at ?1.00. For a leader we have marked them t)9c. 35C.LADIES' VESTS & DRAWEES 25o 320 Ladies' Vesta and drawers ia natural color, ribbed (the vests have long sleeves) fleeced inside, which means they are heavy weight goods and are siiitab'.e for Fall wear. They are worth in reaular way 35c.. but we hare decided to let them go at each 25 95.00LADIES' DRESS SfORTS $3.25 10 only Ladies' Fine Black Venetian Black Skirts, handsomely made with ati-jp. pings of self and button triinmingA, any lime. The resident clergymen made i lengths from 38 to 44 ; would sell in the brief addresses, and allowed Rev. Mr. | regular way at fo.OO. Our price 13.25 Campbell of Dromore, and Rev. M- ' himself had been much distutbed by the singing of evil birds. Seeing that Henry gave little attentiOD to what he said, he at Ungth went away with a sad and mourn- ful face. On the next moniing he came again, together with his stiuaw, a-id offer- ing the trader a piesent of dried meat, again preaaod hiiutogo witk him, in tho afternocm, to the Sault ste. Marie. When Henry demanded his reason for such urEnucy, he asked if his brother did not know that many had )ndi«na, who had never shown themselves at the fort, ware encamped in the wuoda around it. To- morrow, he said tkay are coming to ask for whiskey, and would all got drank, au that it would be dangeroua to remain. Wawsraro let fall, in additicm. varioua other hinta, whick, but for Hanry's iin- parfrct kaovitdi* of Um AlRoiKtuiu Smith of Durham to make the speeches of the evening, which they accomplished successfully. It is easily observed that the clear silvery tones and distinct pro- nunciation uf Miss Anna James make her a favorite soloist among the people of this vicinity. The recitations of Miss Kate Dixon of Dromore and Master Roy Fletcher of Stone Settlement were O. K. A football game was played hero last Saturday between Dromore aud Price- ville tcaa<, score 2 to i in favor of Dro- m'>re. Mr. Wm. Webster, an old Priceville boy and son of the laie Alex. Webster, has been renewing acquaintance in this vicinity last week. Mrs. Webster went on east to visit friends in the innritiiiie provinces. Tho Webster Bros, have a large store in Vancouver, B. C, iu which they employ 13 clerks. Messrs O. aud A Ghent.sons of the late Dr. B. Gent, arrived in town last Mon- day and will visit numerous acquaintances in this vicinity. A large number of our citizens took in the Toronto exhibition last week. Au Euphrasia Irishman of exten- sive matrmionial experience, was over on the north line last week on a business tour. Some young men have been seeking ac- quaintance by coi responding under an as sumed name. Smne of the young ladios are of tho opinion that au esciiped lunatic is probably hovering around Flesherton or Ceylon. What is the mutter with oui Buard of Health otficers ihat they do not cause the dead animals, etc., to be removed from without the Saugeen valley, near townliue bridgeJ ', People coming or going tliat way coni- plain of the stench being something I dreadful. Our fall show is one of the priuciple ' topics of conversation now, and many ' peisulis are actively preparing for tliat groat d-iy. ML'inhors and those intend- ing to become members of this popular fafr would do well to send in their en- tries early to the secretary, Mr. A. Butter, Priceville. $1.85 PARASOLS FOR $1.10 9 only Ladies Parasols in nice fine wool mixture cloth on good strong frame and steel rod. Our price was 11.75 and $1.85, your choice of either only, each $1 19 $2.75 PARASOLS FOR «1.G8 14 only Ladies' Parasols of fine silk and wool mixture, in fact nearly all silk and just enough wool to avoid the cloth cutt- ing, made with best frain-j and steel rod. handles of dreaden hum, pearl and natural wood. Our regular $2.00, S2.50, $2.75. All at one price each 81.08 $5 MEN'S RAIM PROOF COATS $3.90 14 only Men's Rainproof coats â€" made of brown mixture Cover Clothâ€" interlined with vulcanized â€" seams are all doublo stitched, collars are velvet, tho style is a fly front, single breasted Raglanetr, sizes 36 to 44, These are tho inanufacturer'a clearing lot and sold in regular way at So. our price only $3.90 $2.25 BOYS' SUITS FOR 1.65 32 Boys' 2 peice Suils in oxford gray and iron gray Tweed â€" Coat has 3 rows of braid trimmings down both sides of front and around pockets â€" pants lined throgifh- out. We imported this lot from a British manufacturer at a special price,and if yuu have a boy or boys between 4 aud 11 in- clusive, now is your your time to procure a good suit cheap. In regular way wa would have to sell those at $2.25,, whilo they last only $l.t}S $1.00 FEDORA HATS FOR 59o. About 50 Men's Black an<l Grey wool felt, Fedora Hats in the up-to-date shape, medium width brim and silk bands. Our regular prices for this mixed lot were 75c., 90c., and $1.00. Yuur choice of any to clear each 59o. 40c. CAPS FOR 19c. 66 Men's and Boy's Caps of various Styles â€" some have leitther peaks, others self pe:iks wilh braid trimmings, in fact any style that could bo desired iu tho way of a cloth cap, but not insny of a kind. The regular prices wore 25 30 35 and 40c., all :it one price to clear 19c. AXoFatFlandL, St^ffoi^dL « Sc Co. W. Hockley Proton Station Great Bargains in Summer Goods Prints Cheaper Than Ever 12ic. Prims Selling at 9c. 10c. Prints Selling at 7c. 8.Jc. Prints Selling at 6c. 7c. Prints Selling at 5o. 6c. Prints SeUiiigat 3Jc A Snap in ilusHns For Two Weeks of a largo Assortment of Patterns in the same 10c Muslins selling for 7^2. 8o Muslins selling for Ojc. 12^ Muslins selling for Uic. Ladies' Sailor Hats On sale at One Half tho Regular Prices. $1.00 Hats for oOc. 75c Hats for 38c. 50o HaU for 26c. 40e. HaU for 20c Barg^ains in Boots A large table of Bargain Boots, Regular prices SI. 00 to $1.25, now on sale at 60c. per pair. Jem Jars We are clearing this lino at the lowest market prices. As w e have largo orders of Fall Gooda coming in, we must have above gooda sold out to make room for new goods. Ladies' vests on sale .it each oo. Gent's Summor Underwear, pot suit 30o. A largo stock of new Boots has just ar- rived, the right thing for fall wear. Men's heavy Oil Ttfn Crome Bluoher8$2.50 Woman's heavy Pebble Langtry for$1.60 Fall Fairs The datea of tho fall exhihitiopatn tbi« District are: â€" K«st Grey, Flosliortou. . ..^. .Sept. 24 26 We also carry a nice assortnient of fine shoes for Men, Women and Children, . HIGHEST RICES PAID FOR TRADE HSRE . . "W. MQQHley I»r»oton Station. Clarksburg. The Center\iew (Mo ) Record tolls of a young nijbi who had beeu writing a girl in 'iii imeapolis for three years, inteuued â- oinc day to ask bee to marry kim. The other day he leceivad a letter nud a picture from her. The lettor aunouocid Durham , Sept. 22 Moaf.ird , Sept. 5|ft Shelbume ^ ^ .. .Sept. itO Dundalk ..r- -Sept 30-Oct.l Flmvale , Oct. 6-7 ! Rocklyn Oct. T ; Fevanham , . .Owr. 1-2 j ^^taateaok, Pr>o«TilU^..^..xs ^-QOt 89 Uct.l-Si { that she had tieen mariied 'wo yeon, and the picture waa of bor baby "- Mf hus- Vyvudaud 1 have enjojedy OUT Xitteis very much," she wrole„ ''* bat I gueas you had better stoji wrilii>g now, ss I have to spend all my tiin« caring for the baby.'' The Uecocd tays the wnrda the yoi^ntc man used after reading i ha letter would tkock a lieH.o ' Vl^.t*- Farm Por Sale Splendiil timn (or aalo, odIv $2300; tSOO to tNO, balkiicn «««y terni>^(u aci'eaiHt for »nv iiiKohnif.rv, 10(tort»ft iiio<^t: tiniher olT. t>alaii<io w«M tiiuborotU Roori (mni)) bHrn aD<l dweiliQi ^ woll watarix) au<i aioso to H(-b«ol. â- Auralies, P. O.. stores, etc. Apply to H. J.SPhOl'LK. Cnnv^iy^ricor. FleKtiertoa Steer Strayed Rtrv wl t'om tlis t>r<iuu«aa af ib* acdei â€" !<iKii«<l. oii»^>-«>r oUI ^t:,ti, S|]ette<\ baa sea ou Ually. t'ludar kHxlty. AtSotiM JQttbtTifiu^itft. 10, IS».