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J. G. RUSSEtL The Noted Jewellery Man ! FLESHERTON. HEP AIRING! In all its Branches Satis- factorily attended to- THE ADVANCE. R- Fawcett. Editor. FLESHERTON: THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 1885. VOLUME V. Four years have passed away since the first issue of the FLESHERTON AD- VANCE wag giveu to the public, and witli this issue we commence Volume V. It is needless to say, that THE ADVANCE has had its "ups and downs" dining that period very much the famo as other newspapers the wido world over. But it is a pleasant thought, that during those four years we have- endi avorcd to the best of our ability to foster home interests and thereby promote the growth of our thriving and picturesque little village ; to deal intelligently and impartially with all public questions ; to ventilate grievances and expose falsehood and error ; to give from week to week a complete epitome of reliable local and district news in which latter we have been nobly assisted by a splen- did staff of correspondents ; to deal with political questions from the standpoint of a Liberal Conservative rather than from that of the Tory of the old school ; to allow a free and full discussion of all questions of pub- lic interest, wLethcr in harmony with our own views or not ; and in all tilings to be guided by the mottos "Truth brj'vrf /iivtir" ' Printiplet, not men." We may, and probably have, made mistakes, but they have not been ir.ado wilfully. No man can claim immunity from blunders, for "to err K human." But, however huniblv, \ve have alwnys endeavored to retire', the opinions of onr constituents, as well ns onr own truthfully and clear- ly. With the pool Burns we may all say: wad wuia powor tliu l!t!.< gin u, To M< ounvlH u other* m-e UK I it wad Ira*- uioniu a hluudor free ua, And foollKli notion. THE ADVANCE has been consider- ably improved in get up and general i.ppcarance since the firm number was Hsnecl. ] irst it came out as a seven- column, four page paper ; then in De- cember, 1H82, it appeared as an eight column, four page paper ; and finally, in December, 1883, it was issued for the first time in its present convm- Ht form.. But, not only luwe there 1 changes rll'i rtnl in the form of THE ADVAM.K, but the proprietor has striven year after year to make it an intensely if we may use the express- ion local and family newspaper ! in ntliiT would we believe in dealing more with live home topics than with those which relate to. the King of Italy, the Kuipei'or of China, or some other mighty potentate or power. Occasion- ally it i* well to rofer briefly to for- u^-ii events, bnt that which concerns our own immediate neighborhood or district should hold a most decided prc-cminwiott with the live, go-ahead ountry paper. As iu. religions miss- ion work, so in that of the work of the country journalist, we belie vo, in at- triuling to the wanta spiritual or temporal of our own people first, and But, as is too often t'ie oasc in religious mission work, the first is last imfl the last first with many local papers. We have given a hearty support to the Macdonald Government from the outset, believing the policy of that Government has had and has now a tendency to develop home industries and make us a progressive nation. And we will continue to support the present Administration just so long as its policy continues to be identified with the best interests of the people. Ours is not a blind party support, but one iu which "principles, not men," is the predominating feature. We have, we think, followed the course marked iu our prospectus- over four years ago faithfully. Of course there are some who will not agree with us, bnt it is not our pur- pose to argue the point : therefore, we'll "agree to disagree." About politics : it is the opinion of some esteemed friends, that politics should be altogether avoided by a lo- cal paper, or else discussed .from an independent standpoint. The first is an impossibility where the editor is not an idiot ; while the second, in the true acceptation of the term, is equally impossible. It therefore follows that the local paper allies itself to one or other of the great political parties, from principle or self-interest. In any case, it is not necessary to discuss political questions by resorting to all the phrases in Billingsgate iu order to find language sufficiently strong wherewith to denounce opponents. Such tactics are only adopted by nar- row-minded bigots. Mercenary motives arc often attri- buted to those who, having the cour- age to express their convictions, open- ly cast their lot with party ; but if as has often been asserted "it pays far better to ran an independent pap- er, for the editor thereby secures the approval of both parties," how can an editor, who takes sides with one party, be accused of doing so from motives of self-interest ? In fact he can't be ac- cused of anything of the sort ; he lias opinions about things in general, much the same aa other people, and must, if he be candid, express those Opinions be they political or other- wise freely aud fearlessly. Neutral- ity and Indtftrndrnee simply mean "Knownothiugism" and "Straddle- tlte-feiice-ism," respectively. Liberal Conservative though we be, we have infinitely greater respect for the Re- former who, conscientiously, tells you the ''country's going to the dogs un- der Sir Jolm't" administration," than for the benighted being who hai no opinion whatever relative to the sub- ject, or the hypocritical individual who lustily shouts "hurrah for both sides," and "death to partyiam." We enter our fifth volume, with broader views, we trust, and a strong- er determination to make TUB ADVANCK more and more worthy of its large and ever increasing circle of readers, than ever before. A chlel'H amain; yo taklu iioten, Aud, fiiitli, he'll prctit It. Ayer'a Sartaparilla ii I highly concen- trated extract of Sargaparilla, and other I)|IH). purifying root*, uomliined with Iodide of I'. t;i*-mm nnd Iron. ltd continl over nrro(ulous tliteiaea- ia unrqualled by any other medicine. THE EDITOR IS HUT MORTAL AFTER ALL I Borne people seem to have made up their miud* Unit tin- Editor of this paper daafb't require any money for running his business. This is a mis- take ; we have to pay our debts pretty much the same as other people in fact if we didn't "fork over" a little more promptly than sonic of the men who get bills printed and advertising done at this office, our credit WDiil.l bo in a mighty slinky condition. If we could, get along without paying our 'irks, we'd never dnu ! Dried Apples 7c. per Ib. or 15 Ibs. for 81 at R. Trimble's. Ilnckocbe, Mitch. H iu the gidc, inflation nnd fornncsB of tlio loweli, are ftymptonjR t adinordfrod state <>f tlio digestive And assimilative organs, which cnn be promptly and thoroughly correott*l liy the tie of Ayer'B Cathartio Pilli. As dinner pllli, nud aids to digeitinn, they Imre no fqnal. T\ifj cure conntipntlnu. A Territle Affair! Four Men Injured at a Barn Raiding near JCimberiry. (From our oum Cortttpowltnt. ) A serious accident which sent a shock throughout the entire neighbor- hoodoccurred on Saturday, the 30th inst., at a barn raising on the farm of Mr. Alex. Fawcett, who lives a short distance from the village. It seems the first bent, not being properly supported, fell as the men 7/ere about raising the second. A gen- eral rush for life took place, but two John Ferris and \\. J. Larry were too late. Ferris was instantly knock- ed senseless, the mam beam striking him on the back of the head and shoulder. Larry was pinioned around the back between two timbers, and how lie was saved from being instant- ly crushed to pieces, seems almost like a miracle. Mr. 1). Wallace, in jumping from a girt, on which he was standing, had his ankle thrown out of joint. Mr. Gus. Burritt also, in jum- ping from the building, had his leg badly broken just above the ankle. His weight coming on the broken limb drove the bone clean through the flesh causing a frightful wound. Drs. Chris- toe, Carter, and McBride, were imme- diately sent for, but owing to the dis- tance, it was some two hours and a half before they arrived. Drs. Carter and McBridc set the broken limb, the operation lasting about two hours, during which time Mr. liurr.tt's suff- erings were most intense. Mr. Wallace acted like an old vet- eran : getting a couple nf men to fas- ten a strap around his foot, he had them pull witli might and main in one direction, while ho pulled in the other till the joint was replaced. It was the middle of the night be- fore the injured men could be moved, and then only on litters. Messrs. Ferris and Larry, though at first tho't to be fatally injured, appear to be re- covering. Some others were slightly injured, Mr. J. Magec having his el- bow badly twisted. A great uumbr had very narrow esenpes, aud the won- der seems to be, that there were not more injured. MTITLK N*n. The mrcmi which th<> Myrtle N'avy tobncoo ha with the public li IIUM it li compound of tbe very (limit Virginia leaf grown, and i> manufactured witli th most scrupulous care at every stage of the prooeii. TEACHERS' CONVENTION. The iSoutli (I rev Tiacher8' Associ- ation met in convention in the Town Hall, Flesherton, last Thursday and Friday. The attendance of Teachers was larger than usual, and the session was a very interesting one. The first day was occupied in gen- eral business, and in the rending and discussion of the following paper* : A Plea for Hook-keeping, by ^f r. R. J, Oxenham ; The Teacher's Position, by Mr. W. (roreline ; Agriculture in Schools, by Mr. Bobt. Bell ; Monthly Reports, by Mr. Frank Porter ; Geo- graphy, by Mr. Tilley ;, History, by Mr. John A. Scott; The Teacher and His Work, by Miss Sarah Hopkins ; Drawing, i>y Mr. J. Binnie ; Illustrat- ive Teaching of a Class, by Mr. Jas. Winterboiime. Miss. Hopkins' was a most carefully prepared, most practic- al, and most logical paper, and the talented author was accorded a unani- mous vote of thanks. Mr. Porter's paper was very interesting and in- structive, ns was also that of Mr. John A. Scott. Mr. Stephens, of Collingwood Collegiate Institute gave a number of capitally illustrated ob- ject lessons. The evening session is referred to at length iu another col- umn. Friday, the following papers were read : Phonography, Mr. C. A. Chajit ; Fractions, Mr. Tilley ; Does a Classical Education Train tho Men- ial Faculties, Rev. Alex. Sbirran, M. A ; Teachers Difficulties and Discour- agements, Rev. A. Wilson ; Relation of Teacher to his Work, Mr, Tilley. U( v. Alex. Shirran s paper provoked much mirth, mid waif the "liveliest" event of the day. Officers were elected and other business transacted of a minor char- aotcr. BHILOH'8 CVKK will immediately reUe?e< Croup. Whoopiug Cough aud Uroudjiti*. Sold by D. 8. Muuro. BIG BEAR. That bloodthirsty Indian chief, Hig Bear, continues to make things inter- 1 esting for our citizen-soldiers. Hince , our lust issue, the troopo under Gen. | Strniifje had a heavy three hours fight with liig Hear with indefinite results, as the latter with his band occupied a strong position near Edmonton, and as is the mode in Indian warfare, fought undercover, (ien. Middluton, with a force of nearly 900 men, left Kattleford, en route for the scene of action, on Monday. It was expected a battle would take place on Tuesday, but up to the hour of going to presl nothing new had transpired as far ai heard. J. G. RUSSELL, The Noted Jewellery Man, FLESHERTON. Selling Wat die s. Clocks*, Jewelry, fyc- Than Ever / ARE YOU MADE miserable by Indigen- tiou, Constipation, 1 M//.IIH .-, LOM of Appe- tite, Yellow Skiu ? Shiloh'K Vilaiiaer u a positive cure. Sold by 1>. 8. Muoro. CORDON'S HARNESS SHOP James Sullivan, The Tinsmith, - Flesherton. He pail in ii. KavvtrouubiiiR. and iu !i i < vi-] , tiling in tbe business will rrc<-i\ my |iroii)|>t ami carufnl attention at ruasouablu pricus. Stoves 1 Solmn i& .',::: *!:.r,:: iirri:?: !Ms! A//7/W/Y7 tf aaty pROl'KIKTORH of tbe nU>v ,.>!. ar l>r* * pared to .itt. ml to uver)tliiii|i ill tlio Can iage Making & Blacksmithing ! lines promptly and well. Repairing in both Branch's IVomiitly attended to. HORSE SHOEING A SPECIALTY. FLESHERTON. To Rent. The Rlaekimitb Shop on the Mb line Arteiue- ila. formerly occupied l.y Mr. Tbos. Addinou, li to rent ou easy toru. I'liwunaiou given at mice if necessary. Apply to DUNCAN CAMPHF.I..I,. gaula P.O. Framing and House-Joining. Tbe uixtenlfDod I* prepared to execute al orders uutruatud to him for the erectlou of \ Fran*- during tliu suoa of 1MHJ. All material furnlsbwl if so de.ire.1 Son* but umiipi-tvnl workuiun emidoyed. Tb Batiiifactloii tuy work hat k'ivi-n Meaberton Station. THE Thoro' Bred Bull, " CLARENDON," /. tt'itiiliti'i at Little Mill* fur Srrvict. I mm R. R. LANDS In Minntstti. North Dakota. Mi i- tani. Idiho. Wuhlngton an4 Oregon I prlcit ringing cl(lt| ffo" 12 to i i p-r acrtv oa ft U 10 >snri r Una. Ihli ! the ft: Coumr fDCC - 1 '" " cr " "' ""-nnMi r tike IwJw^T^'u.'.' "" io,iH43H A.-r on wottr. n MAIJr "f Ti iWI'u'ilii l.iildi.|'-'<lo' w.-r- 111 U* N"' Mtrni r.ictft*' ' 'I'ltrv ' ->n Map., .ri VVKK. dgsrrtMw te. '^ l.\ . Ke:i.< Nrriiin( ljn!. <Wr",l1 ". l^nd I U m'r. !. I', tt- K.. !1 I'.u I have a Full Supply of Boots Shoes ! On hand Btu'tablu for tin Season, having just received a large addition to in> Stock and will be constantly making additions to it. INSPECTION INVITED. WM. CLAYTON, - FLESHERTON. Largest, Cheapest, and Best stock of -STOVES!- IN THIS SECTION OF COUNTRY, AT STRAIN'S, FARMERS AUD THRESHERS ! Ask your Mercliants for McColi Bros.LarcTne MACHINE OIL