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A Fish Story. 1 SOME GOOD ADVlCE GIVEN TO SAVE A MAN’S REPUTATION. ' He came aboard ofa Staten Island ferryboat with four fish on a string, and, though he had on an old hat and a seedy coat, he was at once recognized an an up town New York clergyman. A score of people who had listened to his sermons were on the boat, but ere he could climb the stairs to the prom enade deck a man met him and said : "Ah. Mr. Blank, I thought it was you. You have been fishing?” “ Yes. been down to Tompkinsville for the day. I see some acquaintances up stairs.” " “ Yes, but do not go up until I have had a little talk with you. Come back here where no one can overhear us. You have four fish there. Are you go- ing,r to say they weigh a pound apiece ?" “ Why. two of ’em will weigh at least 20 ounces each. I should say.” “Don’t say it. manâ€"don’t say it! If you speak of your fish, don’t even refer to weight. Not a soul will believe that one of those fish weighs over six ounces. Did you catch ’em yourself? ” “ Of course.” “ Then don’t admit itâ€"not on your life! Let it be inferred that you bought ’em of a boy.” “But if I caught ’em, why not say . so ? ” asked the good man in surprise. “ Because nobody will believe it, and you don’t want your integrity doubted. Did you have some awful big bites 7 ” “ I did. I had one bite which almost pulled me into the river. I believe that fish “â€" “ Don't! Don’t do it! On no account whatever should you speak of that big bite. if you want to keep your reputa- tion." “I don’t see why. Besides having that big bite, I got hold of a fish which must have weighed 15 pounds. As I pulled him up, the hook “â€" -- Yes, yes, the hook tore out of his mouth, and you lost him, but don’t even hint at it to any one. You saw other fishermen, I suppose?" “ Yes. sir. I fished beside a man who caught a sea bass weighing 14 pounds.” “ Y in saw the fish?” “I did.” “ And there could be no mistake? ” “ Not the slightest.” “ Ah, but that was an escape for you I How lucky that I happened to be on this boat l” “I must say;that I don’t exactly un- dtrstand you,” observed the divine, with a. troubled air. “Wait a minute till 1 drop your fish (vet-board. Therel Now, then, when g. on go up stairs, give the people to un- t erstand that you’ve been out after luckleberries. Don’t say fish for a thousand dollars.” “ But I’ve been fishing.” “ So you have, but don’t admit it. Make it huckleberries or blackberries. “But I’ve been fishing and caught four fish “â€" “But don't do itâ€"don’tl be set down as a liar at once. You will use your influence for good. In less than three months you will have to re- sign. I know you for a good man and an innocent man, and I would save you. We will now go up and see the people. Look calm and dignified. Be on your guard. Remember about the buckle- berries. Come, now, and if any one says anything about fish and you begin to turn pale and stutter, may heaven aid me to jump into the breach and save you l ” You will M. QUAD. * His Sy pathy. An old housewife in the country was bemoaning her poverty to an unsym- pathetic husband. “Things ain’t as they used ter be,” .she compliined. “Why, I ain’t got anything like I used ter hev. I ain’t got quilts enough ter go round the beds, there's two of the best chairs broken, an I ain’t got no dress thet’s reallv fit ter :0 ter mcetin; an if I was tcr die ternightI wouldn’t hev a cap ter be buried in.” The old man had stood the whining as long as he could “ Hang it all, then,”he fiercely ejacu- lated, “why didn’t yer die when yer did hev a cap?" .-._..__.. Different Breaths. Down in Southern Georgia two wid- (ws were condoling with each other over their troubles. In telling of the lust s'ckncss and death of their hus- bands. one said : “My man, poor feller, jcs’ suffered and suffered and suffered, and then jes’ died for the want of breath.” The other replied: “ Waal, mine didn’t. He drawed his breath to the very last.” 0-0 “ How carefully your wife does watch her health.” “ Yes; she knows that if I get up a ; big doctor’s bill she won’t get a sum- mer’s trip." ; A GRAND , . ASSORTMENT OF Horse Blankets, Trunks and. Valises AT NEVIS ON’S Gllars Warranted. Organs. Fickle Fashion’s Fleeting Fancies, to those who would follow faithfully in her footsteps, are frequently a source of bewildermentâ€"sometimes of annoyance. Few there are who do not to some extent pay attention to the changes of fashion. The contour of the fashionable figure has undergone a. decided change during the past few months. The tight sleeve has been found wanting, and we are returning to the full sleeve again. So our head dress- maker informs us, and she keeps thorough- ly posted. We are always up-to-date and a. few days ahead. . _ If you want anything In the dressmaking line you will find that your chances of be- ing suited here, both as to fit, finish, style and price, are as good as elsewhere. Prices for cutting and fitting away down. Our reputation for promptness and satisfaction in this branch merely requires that we call your attention to it. Remember, you are not trying an experiment when leaving your goods and order here. MRS. M. E. CALDER. Over Mr. Geo. McGee’s hardware store. To Dairy Farmers. The Alpha Disc De Laval Cream Separ- ator took the Grand Prize at the Paris Ex- position, and is used by all leading dairy- men throughout the Province. Can be seen at the implement shed of the under- signed, who has been appointed sole agent for this district. JOHN NORTHEY, Colborue St. Fenelon Falls, Sept. 27th, 1900. Good ‘ Furniture ' Is always cheap furniture in the long run. Looks better. Wears better. Gives better satisfaction. I have the best and largest stock of furniture of all kinds, from the best manufacturers in the province consisting of â€"DINING R0011 FURNITURE â€"BEDROOM SETS â€"-EASY CHAIRS, -â€"ROCKERs, â€"LUUNGES, â€"SIDEBOARDS, . -â€"SPRING’S AND MATTRASSES, -â€"KITGHEN FURNITURE (all kinds,) and prices are away down. Repairing and all ordered work promptly attended to. 3%“ Undertaking in all its branches. L. DEYMAN. Wt! REEF N0? 00 To Montreal or New York for choice patterns or low prices 1n WALL PAPER. We have them here now for your selection. ‘ GDODWIN’S, LINDSAY, NEXT TO SIMPSON HOUSE. illlllllil llllS [illilli is printed every Friday at the office, corner May and Francis Streets. SUBSCRIPTION 2 $1.00 A YEAR, IN ADVANCE, or one cent per week will be added, as long as it remains unpaid. â€"â€"_ Advertising- Rates. Professional or business cards, 50 cents per line per annum. Casual advertisements, 8 cents per line for the first insertion, and 2 cents per line for every subsequent inscr- tion. Contracts by the year, half year or less, upon reasonable terms. J9}; PRINTING executed neatly, cor met]; and at moderate prices. E. D. HAND, Proprieto r l HARNESS SHOP. Agent for Pianos and Get Your. Mllhnery NO 1 Prices away down, as goods on hand must go to make room for a large and beautiful stock of millinery which will be to hand in the space of a week. Mrs. J. A. MacDougall { Newest Styles AN D Lowest Prices IN ' Pears, Ladies” Goats, Dress Goods, and. Fine illinery. The Best Fitting Jacket in Town, at w. camrsstt’s. sstttne OFF. . As I wish to close up my business in Fenelon Falls as soon as possible, all the goods in the store will be sold REGARBLESS 0f 005T. This is an opportunity to obtain great bargains of which all should avail themselves. Come to the Special Sale on Saturday. 8. MWSflN. AT IHlS. GrROCERIES DEPARTMENT. We desire to call your attention to the following line of goods, just received: Choice Cleaned Currants; Choice Seeded Raisins, one pound packages (East Brand) 3 Fine Filiated Currants ; Seected Valencia, Raisins; Sultana Raisins. A full stock of Crosse & Backwell’s Peels; Soft-shell Almonds; Shelled Grenoble Wal- nuts; Shelled Almonds. CROCKERY DEPARTMENT. Toilet and Dinner Sets. For the next two weeks we will offer special value in these goods; also a large stock of Fancy Goods, Lamps etc. BOOT AND SHOE DEPARTMENT. A full line of the best goods and latest styles money can buy. READY-MADE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Call and see our Men’s, Youths’ and Boys’ Suits, also a nice line of Ulsters and Overcoats. These are only a few of the lines of new goods just placed in stock. You are invited to take a close look through the stocks and compare prices whether you buy or not. Our 250. Tea is immense value. J'OS. MCFARLAND. t I m “I” *‘t r \.~\' .. -.... -»'.§i. w .....-.~ .. A as“. -.- ' nrnn carom-mm; S‘OCIETIES. 1 NIGHTS UF TENTED MACCABEES Diamond Tent No. 208. Meets in the True Blue hall in McArthur’s Block on the first and third Tuesday in each month. Cnas. Wise, Com. 0 W. Buncornu, R. K. M CANADIAN ORDER OF ODDFELLOWS TreiitVallcy Lodge No. 71. Meet in the Orange hall on Francis street west on the first and third Mondays in each month R. M. Maser, N G. J. T. Tnonrson JR., Se‘c. L O. L. No. 996. MEET IN THE ORANGE . hall on Francis-St. West on the second Tuesday in every month. J. J. Nansen, W. M. V Tues JOHNSTON, Rec-Sec. H INDEPENDENT ORDER 'of FORESTERS. Court Phoenix No. 182. .Mcet on the last Monday of each month, in the True Blue hall in McArthur’s Block. R. Dostmnrv, Chief Ranger. SAMUEL ELLERY, R. S. N ANADIAN ORDER OF FORESTERS, Fenelon Falls Lodge No. 626. Meets in tltchrange Hall on Francis street west on the first Thursday of each month. Tnuo. Jov, Chief Ranger, V P. DEYMAN, Sec. N CANADIAN HOME CIRCLES. FENE LON Falls Circle No. 127, meets in the True Blue hall in McArthur’s Block the first Wednesday in every month. P. C. Buncsss, Lender. R. B. Srnvnsrsn, Secretary. F. AND A. M., G. R. C. THE SPRY . Lodge No. 406. Meets on the first Wednesday oi‘each month,on or before the full of the moon in the 10d - Cunninghamvs Bléck g6 room in H. H. GRAHAM, W. M. Rav. W. FARNCOMB, secretary _ â€"â€"‘~ HES. CI-IUR APTIST CHURCHâ€"~QUEEN ST REV 'W. T. Roberts, Minister. Preaching; servxces every Sunday at 1030 a. m. and 7 p. 111. Bible Class and Sunday School at 230 p. In. Praise and re. er s ' ' Thursday et8 p.111. p y 'elwce on N DlETHODIST CHURCH --â€" COLBORN sundfitreetTReg.1§. H. Leitch, Pastor. yservzcea .30 a. ma (1 7 . . Sabbath School at 2.30 p.m.1l Epiforlih League of Christian Endeavor, Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock. Pra er meetin Thursday evening at 7.30. y g on M ST. ANDREW’S CHURCHâ€"COLBORNE StreetaRev. R. C. H. Sinclair, Pas- Servrces every Sunday at 10.30 a. m and 7 p. in. Sunday School everv Sunday at 2.30 p. m. Christian Endeavor meeting every Tuesday at 8 p. m, PM 6 . every Thursday at 7.30 p. ml .7 1' meeting N T. ALOYSIUS R. C. CHURCHâ€"LOUIS Streetâ€"Rev. Father O’Leary, Paste: Services every alternate Sunda y at 10.30 a. in. Sunday School every Sunday at 2 p. m ST. JAMES’S CHURCHâ€"BOND STREET Eastâ€" Rev. Wm. Farncomb, Pastor. Service every Sunday at 10.30 a. m. and 7 p. in. Sunday School every Sunday at 2.30 p. m. Bible class ever Thu ' at 7.30 o’clock. y “day evemng \' Seats free 2'71 all churches. Everybody mvztcdto attend. Strangers cordially welcomed â€"\__ MISCELLANEOUS. \“m UB_LIC LIBRARYâ€"PATRICK KELLY Librarian. Open daily, Sunday except: ed, from 10 o’clock a. m. till 10 p. In Books exchanged on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 12 a.m. till 3 p. m. and in the evening from 7 to 9. Reading room in connection. x\_ POST-OFFICEâ€"F. J. KERR, POSTMAS- ter. Open daily, Sundays exce _ ted ftl'om 7 30Pa._m. to 7 p. m. Mail going slbuth, c oses at (.30 a. in. Mail going north closes at 11.25 a. m. Letters for registration must be posted half an hour rev‘ _ 10 tune for closing the mails. p us to the Rm;- NEWSPAPER LAW. 1. A postmasteris re by letter (returning answer the law), not take his pape state the reasons Any neglect to do responsible to the quired to give notice the paper does not: when a subscriber does 1' out of the office and for its not beingtaken. so makes the postmaster puglishher for payment, . or ers is a or '~ . tinned he must pay all arreaIi-alges ddi-cijliie publisher.may continue to send it until payment 18 made, and collect the whole amount, whether it is taken from the office or not. There can be no legal discontinu- ance until the payment is made. 3. Any person who takes a a the post-office, whether dit'eciiadpeiofrglng name or another, or whether he has sub. scribed or not, is responsible for the pity 4. If a subscriber orders his paper to be stopped at a certain time, and the (pub. llSllel‘ continues to send, the subscriber is bound to pay for it if he takes it out ofthe post-office. This proceeds upon the around that a man must pay for what he usgs. 5. The courts have decided that refusing to take newspapers and pcl'iutlicrls from the post-office, or.removing and leaving them uncalled for, 18 prmta 1‘2 _ ' or}; evidon _ . of intentional fraud. ‘0 . *4.__.,_â€"‘._. . .V. .y, :5 .5; I :flwfimfd?ifl 573‘“ W l. a, a“. “Adar,” . vvvâ€"f'.‘ nun-312:. i)- J 1.. H ‘i I “tamarmfi'ff: hm‘xmm ew:ncâ€"' , .4 4.7â€"... _â€".-â€"~«..s <mae3-r' - .- .Nv1-.W”‘ " In; 5&4; s. y