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. 'Notice of changes must be left; at this office not later than Saturday noon. The “0.” Tor chnuges mast be left not late 'AsnTuesday noon, Casual Advertise- meats accepted up to noon Wednesday of eachjweek. The CHRONICLE is 110 back number but brimful of all the latest local news. If you are not on our list you should sub- scribe fo- it and gem ta?, new s --Twenty-tsvo buffalo, coon, goat, wolf and sheep skin robes, also a number of blankets, whips, rugs and dusters will be sold without reserve at Clemens k Co's public sale on Sump day, April 29th at 10 a. 111., in Berlin. --The rate of taxation in Galt this year will be 17 or 171 mills. Last year the rate was Itll, mills. -The Standard, the weekly paper started in Walkervifie a few weeks ago, has gone to the wall. --Fm, cheap bicycles, new and second hand, go to Henderson's, Berlin. Changing old style wheel into late pneumatic tires a specialty. He competes with city prices. - -Charles Huger well known in this locality, died at the Poor House last Saturday. He . had been an inmate for three cn' four years and was eighty- four years old. --Tweeds at 30 cents per yard and upwards, sold by the yard or made up into suits at Leon Snyder’s -A large stock of harness, saddles, cutters sleighs, etc. will be Offered for sale on Saturday of this week at the sale of Clemens & Co. Berlin. -Mr. Matell, of Berlin, is erecting a three story building 34 by 46 feet not far from the North American Hotel. The first flat will be occupied by Sebastian Fischer, barber, and Jim. Stumpf, tailor. In the two upper flats Fritz Stephan will conduct his cigar business. --Our Musical Society have con traded with the Emma Wells Co. for one week's entertainment commencing may 10th. --The general stock" of boots and shoes, which is being sold off at Hasen- pfh1g,'s, is drawing attention, and is well worth every buyer's time to look through. Remember our prices for these goods are strictly cash or ex- change for produce. Geo. Hasenpdug. 1 t. -Do you- need a. new hat or bonn et You should call and see our stock of New Millinery in all the latest designs. Our 'customers are delighted with the good value we are giving them. Yoa'll be pleas ed too if you are even a moderate judge. New lines have been added almost daily to the stock until now it is about as complete as any stock can be. We invite everybody to call and see for themselves. Straw hats and Bonnets re-shaped in all the latest styles. MRS. DONXELLY, Berlin. 4t -Ties,--two for a quarter at Leon S'nyder's. -Messrs John Letter and George Eehlee secured the contract to build the smoke stack, 110 ft. high and 15). feet square at the base, of the Water. loo Woollen Mills. The building operations at the mills are pushed for- ward with all possible speed. -The "Liedeptafel" purchased a fine piano for their beautiful hall. -For Baby Carriages try w. H. Becker & Co's, Berlin Bookstore. lt Mr. C. L. Henderson, machinist, Canadian Block, Berlin, makes a special announcement inrphis week's issue of the Chronicle t6 those intending to purchase bicycles this season. In his repairing department hard and cush- ioned tired wheels are changed to the latest detachable tire at moderate prices. Henderson’s establishment is headquarters for bicycles, -A large stock of underwear and top shirts at bottom prices, to be cleared out within the next sixty days at Leon Snyder's. --Ten good horses will he sold at Clemens & Co's. livery stable in Berlin on Saturday, April 29th at 10 r; m. [medianes by other than druggis'ts, has been strum: out. It met with the 'universal disapproval of the people, and had it not been removed the bill would have been thrown outtyf the Legislature by all' but unanimous con- pent. -uNimsteen buggies and carriages to choose from at Clemens k Co's. sale of of livery stock on Saturday, April 29th at 10 a. m., in Berlin. -The merchants throughout the Erovince will be glad to learn that the objectionable clauses in the Pharmacy hill, prohibiting the salt of patent ly,, -To-morrow (Friday) evening there will appear in the Town Hall, Berlin, two of the greatest artists on the concert platform. They are Harold Jarvis, the famous tenor and Mons. Boucher, the eminent French violinist, and they will be assisted by Miss J aff- rey. soprano and Chas. Ruby, bass. As the reserved seat plan is nearly filled those desiring to hear these great artists should immediately secure their seats at Kumpf's bookstore here or at Becker's, Berlin. There will be special street car service from here at 7.32 to accommodate Waterloo patrons. LOCAL NEWS. TO ADVERTISERS I -The road to fortune is through printer’s ink.--P. T. Barnum. --You cannot afford to miss the extensive public sale of livery stock of Clemens & Co., at Berlin, on Saturday forenoon, April 29th. -Mrs. Oscar Vogt, of Galt, son of Mr. George Vogt, of Elmira left last week for Chicago, where he will have charge of Messrs. Shurley and Died- rich’s exhibit at the World's Fair. --Miss A. Schuernmn of this town, a student at the Berlin School of Short- hand, has just received from Mr. Pit- man, a eertiheate of proficiency Show? ing that she has passed a satisfactory examination in the theory of the act. --Messrs. Williams, Green and Rome ci, of Berlin, have engaged a Mr. George Whelen of Paris, one of the students of the Galt Business Col- lege of the present session. He will oc- cupy the position of stenograyher to the firm. . It. -Arrangements have been com- pleted for a Monster Celebration in Berlin on May 24th under the strong combination of the Berlin & Waterloo Musical Societies and the Ranger F oot Ball club. A first class programme is guaranteed. --Mr. Van Drathen will represent the German Government in the horse department, at the World's Fair, Chiea- go. Ahumber of German Coach hers» es were brought over to America by Van Drathen. Thirty of these will be exhibited at the Chicago Exhibition. Five were brought to Canada and four have been sold to syndicates. One goes to Cleveland, one to Thamesford, one to St,. Marys and one to Tavistock. Mr. Van Drathen has the. fifth one at the Zimmerman stables, Waterloo. These horses are from 161 to 161 hands high and are a type of horses that should do exceedingly well in Canada in producing first class can riage horses which sell at high figures. I. O. O. F. ANNUAL SERMON.*The members of Germania Lodge T. O. O. F. Waterloo, to the number of nearly 100 strong, marched in a body to the Methodist Church last Sunday morn- ing where the Rev. Geo. F. Salton of Brussels preached an eloquent sermon on "Bearing one another's burdens." SERIOUS ACcIDENT.-A painter nam- ed Appleby had a most marvellous escape from death last Saturday morn- ing, at Berlin. He was takingu heavy democrat waggou down from the second storey of a shed, on a raised platform, when the? block which held the vehicle slipped and allowed the waggon to fall. The young man was knocked with terrifie force against a neighboring brick building, aid his skull fliaccured: Through medical aid he still lives, and is on a fair way to recovery. --An extensive sale of horses, bug- gies, cutters, robes, etc., will take place at Clemens & Co's livery stables, in Berlin, on Saturday forenoon, April 29th. This will be a good chance for those wishing to buy something of this kind cheap or for some party who wishes to run one of the best livery businesses in the County. To such we would say do not foil to be there. in St. Thomas, they go to Napanee to hold evangelistic services there. Next Fall the Rev. Gentlemen will spend a couple of months laboring in the in- terests of one of the largest churches in Brooklyn to which they have been frequently invited. THE LAW REGARDING CONTAGIOUS DisEAsEs.--There are a number of cases of measles in Walkerton. The health officer. had two of the residents up and fined for not reporting to him. He is determined to enforce the health act. This is the section of the act they were ignorant of and were convicted under, and it would be well for people to make a note of it r--"Whenever a case of small pox, cholera, scarlatina, diphtheria, whooping cough, measles, mumps, glanders, or other contagious disease, exist in any house or house- hold belonging to which are persons attending school, the householder shall within eighteen hours of the time such disease is known to exist, notify the head teacher of such school or schools, and also the secretary of the local board of health of the existence of such disease. -Messrs Crossley k Hunter closed their Evangelistic labors in Berlin on Tuesday night and left on Wednesday morning on the 11.10 train for Goder- ich where they give a service in the evening after which, having spent the remainder of the week at their home Tm: STomm-The wind storm last Friday was the most violent ever ex- perienced here and seems to have been general throughout the Dominion. The damage done in town was inconsiderf able except in the park where the wind made sad havoc with the trees , but in the country where the wind had full sweep acres upon acres of the most valuable timber were laid level with the ground. From all parts of the County comes the same story, patches of woodland from 25 acres and downwards have been literally destroy- ed. Many farmers will be able to cut 500 cords of wood from the timber blown down and in some instances much more so that tens of thousands of cords of wood will be thrown upon the market next winter. RETIRING FROM BUSIN’ESS.- - Mr. Leon Snyder, merchant tailor, owing to ill health, has concluded to retire from business fora time at least to giver hheself a chance to recuperate. He will, therefore, within the next sixty days dispose of his stock of getrts' furnishings, tweeds, etc. He will sell his stock of tweeds, which are of excel, lent quality, in any limnner to suit the purchaser, in suits Ol' by the yard. Look out for his announcements in our local columns from time to time. HAPPILY Wrur--On Tuesday Mr. J. H. Rhos, ensnier of the Ontario Mutual Life Assurance Company, was married at New Hamburg, to Miss Elizabeth Schlote, daughter of our esteemed townsnnm Mr. Fred Schlote. His associates on the staff of the On- turiu Mutual Life presented him with a purse of gold as a token of their friendly interest in his future welfare In the evening the band of which Mr. Roos has been a prominent member for many years, serenaded the happy couple at the residence of the bride's father. The boys were invited in, thanked and treated to refreshments. A very pleasant hour was spent after. which the boys dispersed wishing the happy couple m-my happy years of married life. fhLLIArtns.--At Galt, Fast Thursday night, George Sutton, Toronto, beat Joseph Caprun, Galt, for the ll inch balk line ohampionshipand $5500 a side and a gold medal for 500 points. There was a. large attendance, and great interest Wm taken in the game. At the close the score stood :--sutusn, 500 ; Caprou, 409. -The large stock of suiting and pantmg of Leon Snyder's will be sold at a bargain. Barkwell's sure corn cure wilt care any corn, wart, bunion Ot' mole. Everybody is pleased with the fine work Huber orBerlin, the City Photographer, is turning out. If you are thinking of having some photo taken, first visit his studio. He's sure to please you. -Take H. C. C. for coughs, colds "roup. Mr. M. Stricker, blacksmith, is held by horsemen to be a great expert in the art of horseshoeing. His custom is not confined only to the home trade but many come great distances to have their horses properly shod. He shoes the very best horses in the count- ry. Amongst others he shod recently Mr. Joseph Seagram's string of li- nowned race horses: O'Douohue, Bonnie Buff, Stonemason, Victorious, Vicar of Wakefield, Springhuck, Meadowbrook, Athalo, Joe Miller, Cornet, Beefeater, Furnish, Martello, Orinoco, Marauder, Martydom, Ill used Colt. 2t. Past Councillor, Hen. Suggitt.-Councrl- lor, C. Stark.-viee-C'ouneillor, M. Sane. --Reeorder, F. N. Roberts -Ass't. Record- er, W. R. Coggeshall-Treats. P. Hohmeier. --Prelate, D. McK Bemis-Marshal, H. Maier.--Warden, E. 1Lurdke.-Guard, Geo. Char-Sent., C. Frnehlich -Med. Ex., A. F Bauman M.D,-Tcustees, G-eo, Saggitt, A. Scheuerman, C. W. tiehiedel. The Charter will remain open till the next regular meeting night, May lst. The Emma Wells Co. which playe d to large and delighted audiences in Waterloo a few years ago will make their second app earance here under the auspices of the Music ol Society's Band in May. They wilt play fora week commencing Wednesday evening, May 10th, ind will doubtless be large- ly patronized. The press notices they receive are highly favorable. The Petrolia Advertiser of a recent date has the following _ Waterloo Council No 177, Canadian Order of Chosen Friends was organized April 17th by Grand Organizer S. F. Hill of Bowmanville, with thirty-nine Charter applicants. The following ofEcers were elected :7 The Emma Wells Concert and Com- edy Company is always heartily wel- comed in Petrolia, and invariably draws a good house. Its present visit is no exception in either respect. This mirth-provoking quintette opened in Victoria. Opera House on Wednesday night for a week, and everybody is wondering how such a charming little company of talented artists can be put on the boards and play to a ten and fifteen cent admission. Yet such is the fact. All it costs to see and hear this wonderfully gifted little lady and her equally talented company is ten cents, or, if you want to be extra- vagant and get the best seat in the house-fifteen cents. Miss Wells is a perfect wonder both as a vocalist and instrumentalist, whilst her associate musician, Miss Jennie Ray, has acquir- ed a proficiency to be envied. The Marks Bros., who complete the com- pany, are born comedians, and always receive that marked applause that pure cussedness never fails to com- mand. Those who wish to spend a pleasant evening, or want some relax- ation after a hard day's work, should not fail to attend the Emma Wells I concert and funny show. A Practical Horseshoe: SPECIAL MENTION‘ The Emma Wells Co. Waterloo County Chronicle. Elias Shana, in company with a few others, left for the North West where he has taken up land and intends t4) make his future home. Mr, John R. Eden will leave for Chicago next week where he will stay fur a few months to conduct abusiness project. The Rm: S. Ridley of Cralt, made a number (If culls in town on Tuesday last in company with Mr" John Fen- mall. Mr. Henry Meyer of Clifford is the guest of his brother the Rev. F. Meyer. Mr. T. M. Burt returned home from his trip to New York. Mr. Post, of Wiarton, spent Sunday in Berlin. Mr. H. B. Christmanu, formerly of the "Lion," Guelph has entered into partnership with W. J. Christmann of Hespelet' n the store business. Both are old Elmira boys. Mr. Gerhard Heinbzman of Tumntn, spent a few days this week with friends in town. Mrs. J. E. Hunter, wife of the Evangelist, and two children, of St. Thomas, spent Sunday in Berlin. Mr. A. Weidenhammev, lst. assist, ant teacher, Waterloo Central School, is at Toronto this 'week writing on a First class professional examirdtion. Mr. John Shanty. of the Shaun Buttqm Factory, Buffalo, spent a few days this week with friends in Berlin. Karl Abrams of Toronto, figure and andscnpe painter muved to Doon where he intends to reside in the future. Mr. Henry Brown, of Mildmay and Miss Emma Selumdehneyer, Elmira. were visiting friends in town last week. The Rev, F. J. Sheen, B. A., the young student of Wyelifre College, Toronto, who has conducted the ser- vices in St. J ohn's Episcopal Church, Berlin, so acceptably for the past few months has been appointed temporary pastor until a call can be extended. The Rev. J. W. Bell, M. A., of New- market, will preach in St. Andrew's Presbyterian church, Berlin, on Sab- bath next. Messrs. Crussleyaand Hunter closed their evangelistic meetings in Trinity Methodist Church on Tuesday evening last. Last Sabbath morning fifty-one were Joaptized and one hundred handed in their names for membership. Dur- ing these meetings between four and five hundred persons joined the Christ- ian ranks. The Rev. C. W. Backus moved to Berlin last week. He is stationed on the Berlin District by the U. B. Con- ference. The personality of the evangelists, Crossley and Hunter, has much to do with their: success. The sweet, per- suasive singing of Mr. Crossley, and his clear, calm, logical and powerful preaching at once win the heart and convince the judgment of the people. The fervent appeals, and magnetic power of Mr. Hunter enforce and clinch the efforts of his colleague. These men are in a wonderful way each the complement of the other- Crossley, calm, cool, logical, the type of a steady-going sober-minded Presby- terian minister; Hunter, ardent, pun- gent, impulsive, mercurial, the type of an old-fashioned, shouting Methodist. Three distinguished divines, known as the "Keswick Brethren" are at present making a tour of Canada. Their names are, Herbert Brooks (Episcopa- lian), Dr. McGregur (Presbyterian), of Aberdeen, and Dr. Inwood (Metho- dist), of Dublin. Their object is to quicken the spiritual life of the church- es which they visit. They are coming to this country wholly at their own taxpelrse-taking, nothing for their servicesiand will visit Mor1treal, Toronto, Guelph, Hamilton, Stratfurd and London. Rev. Immanuel Wurster one of the pioneer Lutlieian ministers of Canada departed this life at Preston last Mon- day morning at the age of 68 years, 2 months and 6 days. He was born in Wurtemburg in 1825, went to the Mission Institute at Basle,Switzerland, in 1846, came to America in 1849 and spent some time in the seminary at Gettysburg in Pennsylvania to study the English language and become my quainted with the American church system. In 1855 he was sent to Camv, dato labor in small Lutheran communi- ties. In 1853 he was ordained and was pastor of the Waterloo Lutheran Church from 1851 to 1855. In 1855 he accepted a. call to Pvestorissrhenv, he ministered to the eongregation for 27 years. He resigned bis charge at Pres- DEATH OF REV. I. WURSTER The Rev. F. Steen, B. A., of Wy- cliffs College, Toronto, will conduct the services in St. John's Episcopal Church, Berlin, next Sabbath. The Rev. F. Meyer will preach his farewell sermons next Sabbath. He leaves for Sebringville, his new field of labor, next week. T Personal Mention. Uhurcn items. Every "New Home" machine is WARRANTED PERFECT by the Co, and should any part prove defec- tivcit will be duplicated free of charge. Elegantly Ornamented Family Sewing machine. All the working parts are made of the best material and case hardened, and the head drops below the table, thus forming a NEAT STAND. I will place it on its merits and ask your careful examination, or challenge comparison with others in any respect. THC demand for the"New Home" supports me in the assertion, that after a trial you will be convinced it excels all others. ton 11 years ago. since which time he has been supplying vacant pulpits and assisting his ministerial brethren as opportunity offered The funeral will take place to-day, Thursday an 2 o'- clock, p. in. The Dufferin Advertiser mtys:---In October, 1891, John Kirkland, an East Gammxa farmer, was convicted of Arson at Dufferin Assizes and sent- enced to Kingston Panitentiary for three years. The building which Kirkland was accused of burning was a Grn on his own iarm in East Gara- raxm, His alleged motive was to se- cure the insurance and also to gen rid ofiitenant With whom he had had trouble. Kirkland was convicted on strong circumstantial evidence, and when sentenced predicted that he would not live out his term. NOT YET.---I will first tell the public about the "New Home" His prediction has come true, for on Monday last Kirkland died in the pen- itentiary. He had been employed in the carpenter shop, but had been ill in the hospital of the prison for several months past. He was 70 years of age. Kirkland was reported to have be-en comparatively wealthy. He owned a Couple of farms at one time in East Garafraxa. One of his sons lives in British Columbia. He was notified by telegraph of his father's death, and is now on his way here, A Cnnndlnn Farmer null Preacher Tnken In by n Sharper. Leamington, Ont, April 21.-Jos. Robinson, n. wealthy farmer and local preacher of this vicinity, has lost some of his confidence in human nature. Last Saturday night a. man with a cler- ical cast of features called at his house, represented himself as a. preacher and said that he was on his way to Berlin. He was very tired , would Mr. Robin- son help a. brother in distress and al. low him to remain over night? The request was readily granted, and for several hours the two talked of spirit- ual things and debated deep questions of theology. At ten o'clock there was a. knock at the door. The new-comer was a man. He wanted to see a cler- gyman, as he and his companion, a young woman, were anxious to be mar- ried. "Why," said Me. Robinson, "we have a preacher right here in the house, and if you have a license he can ioin yon." The anxious couple gladly entered the house and the alleged theo- logian went through the usual form of words. Of course there had to be witness, Mr. and Mrs. Robinson consented to act in that capacity and promptly affixed their signatures to a document which they supposed was a marriage certificate. The happy couple then departed, giving the clergyman $25 for his pains. The latter remained all night and he was so grateful for the kindness of Mr. and Mrs. Robinson that he presented each of them with a crisp $5 bill. A week? elapsed, and yesterday the genial host was surprised to receive a telegram from a Windsor bank to the effect that an $825 note of his had just been discounted there. Mr. Robinson was very much surpris- ed, but he at once went to Windsor and it soon dawned upon him very forcibly that the marriage teevtifieate he had signed was nothing more nor less than a. promissory note. As for the preacher and bridal couple, it is believed they are Detroit crooks and an attempt will be made to run them down. During the heavy storm last Thurs- day. Patrick PAJonnor was killed on the farm of Mr. Alex. Ross, near Woodstock, where he had been employed chopping in the bush. Mr. O’Connor was. sitting in his shanty, when a. large tree was torn up by the roots and crashed down on the shanty,' instantly killing its occupant. His mate hadjust left the shanty to gee an armful of wood, and thus had a nori row escape'. DROP HEAD. A SWIND LER'S SCHEME. G. A. WANLESS, DEALER. WATERLOO Died In the Penlteatkary, DROP IT I Sole control in Waterloo for Doyles Fire Proof Paint. I am prepared t offer this 50 per cent lo wer than any other paints; it is a filler, paint and ee- ment combined and a better preservative of wood than any paint yet made, be" sides being actually fire proof as many who saw the test made on the market square last April market day will admit. Come and see, will give a fire proof test at any time. PRESTON'PBRAIDED BARBLESS FENCE WIRE CNCER,EB Wall Paper I Wall Paper! the strongest wire fencing made Just received a large consignment of builders' supplies of and General Harde ware in great variety at very lowest market value. Stoves, Tinware, Es v troughing, Plumbing, Gas and Water Fitting. W. H.. Becker & Co's Our stock this year is var) complete, consisting of all the newest designs we show the Ingruins, Giles, Vurnishables, eta, etc. If you want to save money, call on us. If you want to get the latest, call on us. If you want to see the largest Assortment, call on us. Fire Proof Notice to Ladies. - . y " a No trouble or time will be spared to show you goods and give you prices as the stock must be run off within a few months. I also bought a. car load of sugar . which comes direct from the refinery and which I will run off at very close prices and would kindly ask every intending purchaser to get quotations from me before buying, as I am in a. position to town and sell the same off at a great saerifke as long as it lasts, as I do not intend to handle these lines in the future. but come at once as the stock is fresh and new and all staple goods (no fancy goods whatever). Prices will convince you they are right. to defy cumpctitiou. The vae goods will he sold for cash "I' in exchange for farm produce only, so kindly ask nu credit, for mum as we should Ise, sorry to refuse you. tj1iii1h,R,ii2ii't1 SALE n AGATHA AND Wfllfliilll $2,500 Worth of Goods. Having decided to give up my branch store at St. Agatha I will bring part; of the stock consisting of General Staple hy Goods and Boots and Shoes Headquarters for all kinds of' Farm and Garden Seeds GARDEN TOOLS ! WITH MY FORTUNATE PURCHASE Fancy Goods Store, King St., Waterloo Ladies' white skirts, night dresses, chemise, drawers, corset covers. Ladies' and Children's aprons, Babies' robes and skirts, babies' jackets and bootees. You can get ready made clothing consisting of : All home-made, and of the best ma?,err. ial. Also the best lines of Ladies' and Childrea's corsets. City Grocer & China Hall. JACOB CONE; BEFORE THE SUDDEN RISE Berlin Book Store. Yoo? Fire Proof CEPsAcT2iiT" T- The Cheapest and best at LOSE N0 TIME 0h ly sold by me at a lower price than any other. GARDEN TOOLS ! WATERLOO