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 -T ^i'V- i !T= T""^^ *iP .^^ I .... Th^ Standard. MAEKDALE JAN, 10, 1884. CHVBCH FIIVAiirCES. Every city, town and village have their charches, and every church or- ganization its varioas funds to main- tain. There is the minister's salary to raise, the missionary fund to re- plenish yearly, the Sabbath school to support, churches tp be built and kept in repair, besides numerous minor wants to be provided for; and various are the ways and means adopted for collecting the necessary funds.* We do not purpose commenting bore on the propriety of many means re- sorted to m raising the desired funds, but would urge the necessity and de- sirability of introducing a better sys- tem of handling and accounting for moneys collected. There are but few who are not more or less interested in the prosperity and well-being of some branch of the Christian church, or at least in the maintenance of their minister, and the great majority, at least in this country, give of their aubstance to the support of the same, yet how seldom there is a satisfactory account given of how it is appropriated. Those who are entrusted witn the "handling of such funds are generally men of undoubted integrity, and the account given of their stewardship is perhaps, on the whole, satisfactory. Yet there is room for a great improve- ment in these matters, inasmuch as there is a want of system and thorough- ness. We believe that the more thoroughly you can educate a man into the workings of a society or church the greater will be his interest therein, and his practical support will corres- pondingly increase. The system of having a financial report pubhshed orce a year, by each congregation, chowing the total amount collected from every source, and giving the name of each contributor, together with the expenditure of the same, and the supplying each contributor with a copy of the report is, we believe, a system well worthy a fair trial. It is certain to have the following favorable results, viz: to increase the receipts very materially, which in itself is im- portant, of encouraging a more acarate and systematic way of keeping accouutq and of iacieasing in members as well as adherents; a greater interest in the cause. The system adopted and car- ried cat by Bev. James Ward of this place, is a most satisfactory aud com- mendable one, viz He publishes a Mission Magazine in pamphlet form monthly, one page of which is appro- priated to the accounts, or receipts and expenditures of the mission. In this he gives a detailed account from month to month of all moneys collect- ed for the different funds, even the church and Sunday school collections are accounted for, making the maga- zine most interesting in this respect, and good value for double what it costs, (the regular subscription price being 50 cents per year.) We have yet to learn of a congregation whose church affairs are conducted with such system and satisfactory re- sults as that over which Bev. Mr. Ward presides. DESTRUCTIYE FIRE BURNS' BLOCK IN ASHES. Sairf eant^sD^vellin^Honse Con- stuned. â€" From the News The return of business failures in the United States for 1883 shows that last year was the most disastrous of any since 1878. There were 9,184 failures, with liabil- ities amounting to about $173,000,000 This is an increase of 36 per cent, in the number of failures as compared with 1882, while the liabilities show an increase of seventy miUion dollars over those of that year. The causes of this unhealthy condition of business are largely the same as thbse which have resulted similarly in Canada, viz: over-production and reckless specula- tion by traders m lines outside of their legitimate business. There is uothiuj, in the situation to cause alarm bat everything to inculcate prudence and caution in dj.?counting the future. On Tuesday evening about quarter to nine smoke was discovered issuing from an upper room in the above block, which was occupied by E. Askin as dwelling and undertaking store. Mason's carriage works and McKenna as blacksmith shop. Ow- ing to scearcity of water together with the difficulty of reaching the fire which was working between the walls of partitions, the devouring element soon became master of the situation; when part of the crowd by this time gathered, made haste in removing the contents of the diflferent departments while a number faught the fire, stay- ing its progress as much as possible. As the fire originated in the upper portion of the building it did not make such rapid progress as it otherwise would have done, consequently the great bulk of contents were saved, though as usual, much damaged. It was evident that Sarjeants dwelling must go as it almost joined the block, and it was also stripped of its con- tents, a desperate and successful ef- fort was made to saye Sarjeants butcher shop, many of those present proved themselves heroes in their de- termined and fearless efforts to save property and especially the butcher shop. OWSEBS AND LOSSES. Tiie whole block was a wooden structure, the corner portion belonging to W. J. McFarland, valued at about $1,000, no insurance, it was occupied by R. Askin whose loss is covered by insurance. The other portion of the block is owned by John Benson of Toronto, loss $800 with $300, of insurance, this was occupiep by Wm. Mason whose loss will be considerabl. His insurance expired last week and was not renewd. J. McKenna also lost considerable and his insurance had expired in November and was not renewed, Sarjeants house and contents were insured to the amount of $450. The fire is supposed to have origin- ated from a defective flue. There was a stiff breeze from the east which was the means of saving Haskett's block. We have not yet learned what the intention ot the owners of the property is in regard to re-bnilding.. It is the intention, however, of B. Askin to open oat in the store recently occu- pied by H. Foster. Mr. Sarjeant will resume basiness m the old stand, Mr. Mason will commence as soon as a place can be procured, and Mr. Mc- Kenna likewise. We regret to learn that Geo. Noble had his ankle put out of joint in the midst cf the excite- ment and in ill be laid np for some time. i^mvesptmdmxx)^. NoTiCK. â€" We wish it distinotlv understood that we do not hold oarselves responsib'e for the opinions exprsssed by oar eortespondents. YALUrS SOAD. To the Editor of tlie Standard. Sm. â€" In reply to the Beeye of Artemesia, in your issae of the 3rd inst. I beg to say I was informed Mr. Flesher left for England in Oc- tober, 1880, if it was in 79 I must be in error as to date which I regret, but that will not alter the length of time that has elapsed without the Beeve having obtained the free deed promis- ed by Mr. Flesher, it cast no reflec- tion whatever on Mr. Flesher in any respect, for the Beeve said late last fall that he had not asked Mr. Flesher for the deed nor would he do so be- cause if the council took the deed from Mr. Flesher they would be obliged to go on with the road, why not the same as to taking Mr. Hogg's deed Mr. Hogg claims that the compensation given him for his deed was the By-Law passed by the coun- cil defining and establishing the whole road to join Campbell's road from which a road was previously establish- ed to the town line, and the agree- ment referred to by the Beeve as held by him provides that this By-Law should be passed before the council could claim a deed from Mr. Hogg. The By-Law as passed was presented by the Beeve to Mr. Hogg as the councils claim for his deed and the council having accepted his deed in return it now remains for the coun- cil to fulfil the terms and conditions af the By-Law, I would respectfully ask every fellow ratepayer of the township who believes it his interest to do so to join one in urging the Beeve to loose no time in preparing and despatching a deed to Mr. Flesh- er for his signature and as soon as it rftturns proceed to procure titles from the other owners through whose laud the road passes, then parties imme- diately interested in the road can take steps lor having it made passable as early as possible, but as long as the Beeve holds back no progress can be made in the matter. Yours Truly, Bats paykb. i^pal the Btoatest heart. The relief juirty were obliged to almost tear men froin onder the wreck notwithstanding their iproans and cries. They had to work slowly, while from eveiy side came heartrending appeals for assistance from men who mast simply await their torn, and waiting suffer untold tortures A CAB LOAD OF DEAD •nd injured were soon on its way to the Union Station. The news of the calamity had gone before, and a crowd of man was gathered, talking over the meagre facts of the case that had reacJied them. The am- bulance waggon and several cabs and busses were in waiting. As the train came to a stop at the east end of tiie station a large crowd with blanched taces gathered to wit- nes the bearing away oHhe wouncted. One man after another was tenderly taken out of the car and transferred to a eonveyanca. Many in the crowd turned away actually SICK AT THB SIGHT. Strong men wept, brushing their tears away with their mittened hands. As each vehicle received its compliment of the injured it drove away to the General Hospital The wounded men bort tlieir sufferings with great patience, a few groans being the only signs of suffering. When all the wounded were gone two frightful looking objects were taken from the car. They were borne to the bag- gage-room, as the crowd throuRh whom they passed raised hats, awe-stricken at the pres- ence 01 death. The baggage room held the remains of two corpses mangled and injured almost beyond recognition. CONDUCTOR BABBEB ABBESTED, Soon after tlie dis:ister conductor Barber of the freight train wcs placed under arrest. apd held to await tJie developements of the inquest. It is alleged that he was running on the suburban train's time, and should not have left itimico without orders. and the flames. A Globe reporter walk? through the different wards with Superinu dent O'Reilly. The scene was a most able one. With the exception of one ott the faces of those in the hospital could v be reeognizcd by their friends. Que of u victims, named John Bowlett, of 90 Bolu street, died shortly after his arrival at a hospital. Both of his leg3 were cut off, ^j he was terribly burned. Samuel Bailey,, 567J King street west, presented a horril; siglit. His face was blackened and charrt and he also soon succumbed. John Lvnc; of 258 Little Richmond street, died short; after 12 o'clock. He was terribly scalde; One young man, William Fitzgerald, twenty six years of age, of 146 Berkeley street, sai. he was found under the cylinder of the lot motive. His face is badly cut, but bev likely leeover. Hugh Cunningham, H. Kermar, Fred. Bothroyd, James Kelly, Edi Kobinson, and John Aggett all died durii the night. ITInnicipal Elections. The following is the yote polled i: in Glenelg, giving each polfiug sut division and the t'jtal number of vote polled by each candidate. CANDIOATES. WARDS. TOTi: Davis. MacRea THE UTE R AILWA Y DISASTER. HOW IT OCCUBBED. â€" From the Evening Netcs: The working of the Scott Act in the County of Halton has been strengthened by an important decision recently pro- nounced at Osgoode hall. It has been ' the universal experience that the great difficulty in securing convictions for the illegal sale of liquor is in getting satisfactory evidence of breaches of the law. Usually the services of in- formers are sought but men of reput- able character will not be engaged in this business, and those who do take it up frequently prefer to levy black- mail upon illicit dealers on their own account. In a case tried in Milton the accused party, John Wallace, a former hotel- keeper of that town, was called on to testify as to whether he was guilty of the offence charged against him, and on his own evidence a fine of $120 was inflicted. An appeal was taken, and the judges sustained the decision, holding that defendants m such eases can be com- pelled to give evidence. This will greatly facilitate the enforceoient of the Act. From Thurtday's Globe, Jan. 3rd. An awful accident opens the New Year for Toronto. Yesterday morning at five minutes to seven o'clock the suburban train on the Great Western Division of ih» Grand Trunk Railway was run into by a special freight from the west about ISO yards west of High Park Station. The result is not less than twenty-seven men killed and from twenty to forty, more or less, badly mangled, scalded and bomed. The suburban train ooniisting of the "dummy" engina and two cars, had its usual load of about sixty men being con- veyed to their work at the Bolt Factory, just east of the Homber. Th^,)igh some error not yet expUiaed, the freight train went past the last stopping plaoa, Mimico, and came thundering down the grade. The en- gineers on the two trains saw the disaster was inevitable, that no human means could save those to whom tlie crash came. In a moment the worst had come. The heavy freight locomotive, with its train of laden cars behind it, drove the engine CLIAir THSOCOH THX CAB to which it was attached, and mounted both, piling freight cars still "higher. What had before been a car full of strong, hearty men became in an instant a sickening death-trap filled with mangled, bleeding humanity. A "^^^Jf °' **" "^^ "' ' «*'««*: " '^^^ "^t SweetsbVg. Que.. .XDloded And tha atAam a-nA ....»»- IJ-O .. "' '"^•' txploded and the steam and water scalded and carried death or more awful injuries to the majority of the poor creatures. But this was not all. Fire followed and completed the calamity. The air was filled with shreeks and groans. Those who escaped irjjury and were able to do anything at once set to work to extricate those who it was possible to save Agonies of sufferers were indescribable. Lying oat in grey dawn of cold winter morn- ing 4)oor fellows piteously besought those near them to pour water upon their scalded limbs and bodies, to do anytliing to ease their intolerable pain. The wounds inflicted and injuries done were AWrui BKTOIO) TELUMa. Every possible phase of disfigurement was to be seen. Unless one witnessed the sights it would be impossible to beUeve that the human form could be made to assume such dreadful shapes Limbs cut, bruised, mangl ed, half eaten away by fire, swollen to enor mous sizes by the action of the steam and water. No horror was left to the imagina- tion no nightmare of the wildest could show anythmg more awful than this scene. Word was at once sent to the Union Station and a relief ti-ain was quickly forwarded to the scene of the disaster. The work of bear- mg the injured from the wreck to the pas- senger cw ?w^ting tbeip was enough to THE KILLED. The following is a list of the dead David Cruthers, hved at 31 Taylor street. He was an elderly man and leaves a widow and Rrown-up family. Joseph Keefer, of ai9 Little Richmond street, recently came to Toronto from Buffalo. He leaves a wife and family; aged 35 years. John Donoghue was a lad about 15 years old. He was not engaged at the Bolt Works, but is said to have been on hie wny thither seeking employment. Wm. Turriff, was from Fifeshire, Scotland, and about 22 years of age. Single, and boarded at 28 St. Paul street. He was a heater for a drop hammer. Richard Mulligan was an Irishman. He leaves a widow. Was a sergeant in the Gren- adiers, and will receive military funeral. Liv- ed on Niagara street. Jas. White, an ex policeman, and lived on Stafford street. He leaves a widow and grown-up family. ff homas Wells, fireman of the special freight is supposed to have Uyed at Stratford. John RowJett Uved at 90 Bolton street. He was a young man recently married. John Lynch hved at 388 Little Richmond street. Leaves a widow hut no family, his only sunring child having died a few weeks ago; was formerly a seene-shifter. Chas. Spohn, formerly of Clevehind, Ohio, lived at 168 Front street East. Joseph McDonald, lived at No. 12 Power street, was a young quBarried man. Samuel Bayley, 587 King street West, be- tween 50 and 60 yean of age oomarried. Geo. Presoott, Abbey-hme, was syowtg man of IW or 20, and the chief support of a widowed mother. John Semonghan raomtly out from the North of Ireland, leaves a widow a sister un provided for; aged 33; packer by trade. Charles Stanley, Markham street, Beaton village, aged 14 years. John MeEenzie, Seaton village, son of Alex. McSeozie, Ontario street, ^;ed 15 years. H. D. Eerman, 101 Sleeker street, badly burned and severe shock; native of Hanover, and about 36 years of age. Geo. A. J. Seal, rooms at 2x4 Parhamont 60 Glencross McMillan Dunsmoor. Lamb McCuaig Neil 12 3 4 5 l(K),.S9i54i37 42: f 39 7172 817Gi 3; 47 84 13 42 95 C8 95.14 9 10| 5-95 41 197! 11 23 j 34 i 70 Whitmore 116"38l 2 81 39' 2" 31 77i 3i I 90 37, 2i 47 38- IS, 30 38 2r 21:76! 22 I8I9; li! Besult of Euphrasia voting. Tk following is the official stntemen: giving the total number of votes poL ed by each candidates Deputy Reeve. Fawcett 241 Erskine 135 miles east of Montreal; 17 years of age. John Aggett, a hammeramn, lived at 216 Niagara street; leaves a wife and family, Fred Bothroyd, 146 Strachan avenue; bad- ly burned and scalded; a young Englishman recently out to this country. James Kelly, 147 Front street, terribly scalded; was an American; leaves widow and family. Hugh Cunningham. Bolton street River- side; a native of Scotland; about 40 years of age; leayes widow and family. Eddie Robinson, a lad aged 14; the favor- ite of the men at the works; lived at 14 Bev- erly street. Laterâ€" Cnarles McDonald, Matthew Walk- er and Patrick Noiton have since died, AT THB HOBPITIAL. From the hour of nine o'clock the hospital has been crowded with anxious people look- ing for their fiiends. The first man arrived in the ambulance about that hour, and others followed in omnibuses, transfer wagons, and cabs. Three stretchers were used to move the unfortunate victims to the different wards. The full hospital staff immediately proceeded to undress them whUe the doctors were busily engaged sewing up wounds and dressing those who were terribly scalded. Some of these poor men were burned from head to foot with steam from the looomotive Malority tor Fawcett, 5{ Councillors. Boyd .^ i,5j Black 135 Hurd 1H2 Shepherdsou m Ellis |i)[ Clugston 73 i^uiott ;;..;: js Kerr 4; Hawkin 35 Davis 91 HaU â- " "'.â- .'.â- "',â- .â- .â- . 'a CoLUNGwooD, â€" Mayor, John Hogf Reeve, J Moberly; Deputy, John Xei tleton. Councillors â€" Centre Ward. J W Archer, A McDermid, W J Frami West Word, C E Stephens, F Telfer E Stewart East Ward, E Benueti, J Carscadden, P llenser. DuKHAM. â€" Mayor, D Jackson, jr.: Reeve, G McKechnie. Councillors- Nortli Ward, J Burnett, 1{ McFarlane, C L Grant; East Ward, G Whitmore, J Dunsmoor, W Laidlaw; West Ward Dr. Jamieson, K Greenwood, W Tucker. Meafobd.â€" Mayor, Charles Watt; Reeve, Alex Thompson. Councillors, North Ward, T C Wilcox, H Law, M Robinson; East Ward, J Sparhu" C C Little, E Thompson. OwBN Sound.â€" Jfayor, D A Creasoi; Reeve. John Chisholm 1st Depot;, J W Frost, 2nd Deputy, J C Milbr, Councillors^D Morriann,, J C Crans, Jas White, S McLean, Jas Brown, Robert Malcolm, James H Little, W Manders, Thos Kennedy, John Tuei- er. The poll for the latter two result- ed in a tie. Obanoeville. â€" Mayor, Jos Pattulle; Reeve, John Gilchrist; Deputy, Robt Hewitt. Councillors â€" East Ward, B Mortimer, J Moore; North Ward, H Reid, Jas Beatty; West Ward, Carfcert Kearns; South Wftrd, Mole, May. Shelbubne. â€" Reeve, Wm. Jelly; Councillorsâ€" E Berwick, T F Belfrj G R Hanuah, C Irwin. Artemesia.â€" Reeve, Dr. Christoe; Councillors, Elliott, McArthur, Blakely, and Pedlar. Euphrasia. â€" Reeve, Gilray Dep- uty, Fawcett Councillors, Boyd, Hurd and Black, Holland. â€" Reeve, J, Cameron Deputy. Norton Oouncillor3,Howey, Galbraith, and Williscroft. Glenelg.â€" Reeve, McRae Deputy McMillan Councillors, Dunsmoie, Neil, and McCuaig. Proton.- Reeve. J. J. Middleton I«puty, Rogers Couucillors, Black. Shaw and Johnston. OspBEY.â€" Reeve, Thomas Gamey; Deputy, A. Mclutyre Councillors, not yet heard from. BIRTHS. Hm.Lâ€" In Markdale. on Now Year's day, the wife of Mr. J. H. Hull, of a son, RicHAEDsâ€" In Markdale on New Year's daj. the wife of Mr. C. Richards, of a son. MoNTGOHEBYâ€" In MarkdaJe, on the 6th inst., the wife of Mr, Robert MmitRomery, of » daughter. DEATHS- M^«BAT.â€" Father of Mr. Thos. Mnrray UWaelg, on the 9th ioat., aged 73 years. •' ji** tjs^OiJiS