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Nack As P.ease make the following correction of errors which occurred in my comâ€" munication from Hamburg last week : The statement that Mr.â€"H. J Stiefelmeyer was elected to the village council "ten" years ago ought to have been two years ago. of jappesl has been servéed upon the witnesses to figure in the election proâ€" teso of North Waterloo Liberals againch the return of Dr. H. G. Lacknor as a member of Legislative Assembly, The day for beginning the trial has been set for Thursday, September the 22nd, at 1 o‘clock p. m, at the Court House, Berlin. We nnderstand the p3titionara have a yary atrong case. In callieg attention to the Hamburg f uring mills I omitted to mention that Mr. I. M. Clemens was also a member of the village council, and was for three years engaged in grain buying at the G. T. R. depot here. < Ingersoll, Aug. 22 â€"The westâ€"bound G. T. R. express, No. 5, crashed into & epecial Chicago cattle train within three hundred yards of the Grand Trunk depot bere at six o‘clock Saturâ€" ‘day night, completely wrecking engine No. 306 and two freight cars attached to the cattle train. Fireman Temple, of London, on engine 567, of the exâ€" press train, who, with the engineer, jamped, was the only one seriously inâ€" jured. He alighted on a rail on the siding, and had his right leg badly bruised. _ Their engine was partly wrecked. Lieut.â€"Col. Hutton, the newly apâ€" pointed commanding officer of the Canadian militis, will receive a salary of $6000 a year, the highest fizure Cunada has yet paid for a commanding officer, To the Editor of the Chronicle : _ In reference to the Hamburg Felt Works and its superintendent, the intelligent compositor made me say "Rifher," instead of Pipher _ In the biographical sketch of the venerable Moses Hostetler, the name of "Bonjiwmin" Devitt sppears in the sale of a bear skin when ib sbould have been written Jo/Ahn Devitt. This error is corrected af:er more mature reflecâ€" tion by the the subject himself. The new offices of the Grand Trunk in Montreal, plans of which have been completed, will be the biggeat railway offices in the world. Bubmrl{taion $1,00 per ‘annum‘in advance $1,50 if not so paid: s fi_igh_ olass printing, English and German, in all its branches, Advertising Ratse reasonable, and will be made known on apploation ‘The George E. Tuckett & Sn Comâ€" proy of Hamilton are building a five ebory fectory to be used ip manufacturâ€" lng Gaunadian tobsageo, The initials "J. I." should be J. in the sketch of the Rau brewery. NORTH WATERLOO PROTEST The gm@al "Subpoena duces tecum" of the Registrar of the Ontario Court _ t â€"â€"‘ day morning. _ _ _ DAVID BEAN, Proprietor, Notice of changes must be left at this office _ not later: than Saturday noon. The copy tor changes must be left not later than Tuesday"noon. | Casual Advertiseâ€" ments excepted up to noon Wednesda4 of each week. ACCIDENT ON THE G.T. R. EDITORIAL NOTES. Collision With a Freight. TO ADVERTISERS uy _fi qwEpPT BY FIRE Correction. from the west fianning the flames at the beginning of the fire which very soon spread to the adjoining stables of Henry Zilliax and from thence to the hotel. Just bef re the roof of the latter stab‘es fell in there was a boauâ€" biful pyrotechnic display, the boogues of fire seeming to leap high up into the air atout a hundred feet, and after receding leaving the sky spangled with myriade of dissolving stars. The night was pitch dark and a heavy rain was falling. It was a kind Providence that suffered the rain to fall continuously during the fire, giving the villagers the strongest possible fire protection and was probably the one thing that saved the ‘villege from almost total extincâ€" tion,. While the fl.mes were rapidly spreading to Zilliax‘s and Ohristman‘s botel, the wind suddenly shifted to the north and the business blocks on tho cpposite side of the streeb were immediatly put in immiceat danger, Shortly after the corniccs along these buildings began to smoke. A large water pail brigado was however soon scattered mlong the roofs. Ib was composed of property owners and citizens who all worked like trojans, the latter jast as though it was bbeir own interests that were at stake. The heat was sointense that the glass fronts in all the buildings on that side of the street were cracked and how the work ers on the roofs managed to stick to their posts, in the face of such a singeâ€" ing heat is more than most people can understand. _ Their work was however not without effect as through their herâ€" culean efforts the property on that side of the street was saved. With regard to this the prevailing opinion here is ‘that had there buildings ever _ got started the greater part of the vilâ€" lage would undoubtedly have been wiped out. â€" Elmirs, August 24.â€"One of the largest and most d‘sastrous fires in the history of Woolwich township, visited this village on Tuesday night and all that is now left of the block consistâ€" ing cf Zilliax‘s Hotel and large stables, Christman‘s hotel and stables and the building cccupied by Conrad Hahn is oue mass of smouldering ruins. A CaRNicLE representative visited the scone of the fire toâ€"day and found the villago all agog with excitement as a result of the big blazo. The village had a most miraculous escape from being almost entirelyiswept away by fire and had it not been for the herois efforts of its citizens from the first sound of the alarm there might have been a vastly different story for me now to celate. The buildings destroyed were situated right in the very heart of the village. Z:lliax‘s hotel being on the four cross roads coming in from Floraâ€" dale, Hawkesville, Guelph and Waterâ€" loo, The building on the side of the atreet opposite to the scene of the fire between Dr. Hay‘s office and Mr. Roberb Jackson‘s residence, including Mr. John Miller‘s residence to the rear of Zilliax‘s hotel were saved with the THE LIGHTNINGS TERRIBLE WORKâ€"TWO FINE HOâ€" TELS, STABLES AND HOUSE BURNED TO THE GROUNDâ€"OTHER BUILDINGS BADLY SCOORCHEDâ€"RAIN SAVES THE TOWN _ __ The Village of Elmira Narrowly Being Wiped Out. At the same time willing hands were doing gallant work on the rest: dences of Robert Jackson and John Mriler. Both houses were prebty badly scorched, the cornices and woodâ€" work about the windows being burnt oub on Mr. Miller‘s house. The losses sustained aroe very heavy and will run up close to $20,000. Mr. Hoenry Zilliax has the heaviest loss, which when everything is summed up will amount to nearly $10,000. Beâ€" sides his botel and the large stables in connection all the hotel furniture and other contents were burned, including aearly $1000;worth of choice !!‘quors atored away in his cellar. To this may be added about twenty tons of hay, a large qaantity of oats and some twentyâ€" tive cords of bardwood. He carried insurance to the amount of $3,700, Heavy Losses. sPECIAL To THE CHRONICLE Tne G. T. R staff had an engine and flat car in readiness to run to the nearâ€" est town for assistance had the fice fighters been unable to confine the flames. ; All the private papers of both Mr. Christman and Mr. Zilliax were saved. Between sixty and seventy dollars is still confined in the safe of Mr. Zilliax which at time of writing had not cooled cff enough to be opened. E‘mir:, Aug. 24th â€"The most disâ€" astrous corflagration that has visited E mirs, took place last night shortly after midnight. The fire was first discovered in J. CUhristman‘s hotel stable and only a few minutes elapsed before the whole building was in flames. Adjoining the stables was the Union Hotel and C. Hahn‘s residence, and both . being frame structures they quickly succaombed to the devoeuring element. East of the Union Hotel was Zilliax‘s stable, which caught fire and spread to the hote!, in spite of all efforts to save it. The fire was now at its height and all efforts were put forth to save the buildings on the opposite side of the street, which from the intense heat started to burn at the cornices in many places. _ By almost superhuman efforts the flames were extinguished and that side of the street saved. John Miller‘s residence, north of Zilliax‘s hotel, was in great danger and almost fell a victim to the devoutâ€" ing element. It can scarcely be seen how it was saved, but it escaped with considerable damage. Elmira citizens are handling the village council without gloves at the present tbime for having such an antiâ€" quated and entirely inadequate system of fire protection, ‘Tis said that the council is now considering the advisaâ€" bility of establishing a steam pumping «tation near the mill or buying a steam engine and other schemes to lock the door after the horse is stolen. The only personal belongings which Mr. Zilliax saved out of the fire was the suit of clothes on his back. Another Account from Our Own Copâ€" respondent. $1,700 in the Economical of Berlin and $2,000 in the Gore. s Mr. M. Weichel did good exscution with a small hand pump which he brought up out of his cellar. We underâ€" stand Mr. Henry Dunke presented him with a five dollar bill for assistance rendered on his buildings. Desolation now stares the villagers in the face. Mr. Ohristman‘s loss is placed beâ€" tween seven and eight thousand dollars, with $2300 insurance in force at the time of the fire. The loss includes bhotel and contents and three valuable horses, together with other stable con tents, etc. Mr. Conrad Habn loses dwelling valusd at about $1200. s Will He Rebuila ? When asked whether or nct he would rebuild Mr. Z:lliax told your representabive that he would not be in & position to make any definite stateâ€" ment with regard thereto until he had more fully ascertained his loss. Messrs. Obarles Janzon, Fred Woidâ€" enhammer and Wm. Znegler rendered valuab‘e a@sistance on Miller‘s house. Mr. Wm, O‘Neill lost a valuable horse and rig which he had stabled in Christman‘s barn. The outht was valued at $200 Among M:. Christman‘s losses were three borses and six pigs. The horses were thoroughbreds which he was getâ€" ting ready for exhibition at the fall sbows and he naturally feels this part of his loss very keenly. A fine new Bell piano and an organ were among the destroyed contents of Zilliax‘s Hotel. Mr. Zilliax and family have taken temporary quarters atb the rsidence of his brother in law, John L in. 1 Mr. Geo. Klinck burnt his: hands rather badly in his efforts to save his property. His brother Charles burnt the soles of his feet on the hot tin of the roof. Mr. and Mrs, Won. O Neill generousâ€" ly turned their house open to the famâ€" ily of Jacob Christman who were lefb homeless through the fire. Ib was at one time thought that the whole town would go up in flimes, but the wind and the rain were in its favor and the citizons felt relieved when danger was past. Sparks flew in all directions. The losses are partly covered by inâ€" surance, and very little was saved. All, or nearly all, hotel farniture was burnt. J. Obristman lost all his horses, and also one bslonging to Wm. O‘Neill. The origin of the fire is supposed to have been from lightning, although not such a heavy shock was felt. The town this morning presents quite & desolate appearance, s ELMIRA FIRE. Sparks. Escapes John Bean. The few remaining pioneers of Wilâ€" mot Township are rapidly passing over to the majjrity. â€" Last week we reâ€" corded the death of Mrs. Joseph Y. Shantz and on Wednesday, Aug. 17 h, Mr.Johnâ€" Bsan, one of the cldest settlers in the neighborhcod of Hays vills, passed away, after a brief illness, in his 86 h year.. The funeral took place oa Saturday, Aug. 20tb, and was very largely attended.. _ The sarâ€" vices at the house were conducted by Bishop Cressman and at the church by Rovs. Cressman, in German, ard Stauffer, in Eoglisbh, after which the remains wero consigned to their last resting place in Stauffâ€"r‘s Oemetery, beside those of his wife, who preced:d bhim to the spirit world a little over seventeen yoars sgo. : â€" The eight surviving children arcf; Barbars, wife of Noah Biehn, farmer, Fargo, Mich ; John S, Galt ; Noah, farmer, on part of the homesteed ; Gaorge, farmer, near Haysville ; Henry S, farmer, in North Easthope, near Hamburg; David, editor and proâ€" prietor of Waterloo C=:.onic‘e ; Isaac, on the homestead, and Li‘zzie, unmarâ€" ried at home, . The gâ€"â€"ndchildren number fifty and the groat grand children sixteen, Deceased was a man of unbending integrity, quiet and unassumiog in his manners, industrious and economical in his habits and prudent in his investâ€" ments. â€" He accumulated quite a large propsrty, so that he was able to give all his children a good stars in life,. In politics he was a staunch L‘bera), and in religion a faithful and devoted mem ber of the Mennonite church, ELMIRA § OpprErrows‘ _ Pioxic â€"The Oldâ€" fellows beld their annual picnic in Ratz‘s grove on the afternoon of Aug. 18th, (Chursday ) Qiite a number were present and au enjjyable afterâ€" noon was spent in numerous games and eports, together with a full supply of that which does justice to the inner man. Misfortunes pever come singly. About two months ago Mr. Jacob Zoller‘s barn near Breslau _ was struck by lightning and burnt to the ground. Ho abt once seb about rebuilding on a large rcale end had just completed one of the most commodions barns in the country. â€" Oa Tuesday night the new building was struck by lighting and again burnt, with all this season‘s harvest, which ha1 just bsen safely stored. The building, we underâ€" atand, is insured] io the Mennonite Company. Much sympathy is felb for Mr. Zeller in this his secosd misforâ€" tune, which is cartainly a heavy one. A barn on the same farm was struck by lightning and burnt about thirteen years ago, when in possession of Phillip Zoller, father of the present proprietor: After receiving such edacation as the elementary schools at the time aF»rded, Mr. Bean purchased 200 acres of land, all wooded, in Wilmot township, in 1833, from the Cacrad» Company, for the sum of £125. Here he cleared a few acres of ground and erected a log house, and endured: al the bardsbips ad privations incident to the early pioneer days. In course of time the homestead was cleared anu good bui‘dings erected. In 1834 he married Anna Shiry, who died March 31st 1881. E even children were born of this union, three of whom predeâ€" ceased bim. The youngest died in infancy, andâ€"the eldest son met death through a runaway accident at the age of 17 years. The second daughter, wife of Ohas,. Daniel, died in Virginia, in 1873. Briekrs.â€"The Main C reus at Berlin was quite an attraction to a good many of our cit‘z ns on Friday, and they say it was all â€"right â€"Last Saturday afterncon our bassballists journeyed to Berlin to have a match with one of the taams there. The result was disâ€" appointing for they were defeated after playing only four innings. The boys think if the tull time had been played the resulbt would likely have been different, and they intend to have another contest with them.â€"Tao band is enpgaged to play at the Hesson Picnic, Wednesday, Aug. 301h. They will likely enter the competition for the Listowel Oup â€"Mrs. Ries, an agoed lady, residing with her son George Ries, of Elmira, died on Sunday at a ripe old ago. ‘The funeral takes place on Wednesday of this week at 9:30 am., from her late residenrce to the Union O .metery.â€"Oa Labor Day, Sept. 5th, another_ concert will be held in the E M.S. Hall. Mr. J. H. Camâ€" eron, the great singer and entertainer, will be present, and an epjoyable evening is promised as he is a splendid entertainer. The Council of the TFownship of Wellesiey will meet on Monday, Sept: 12th, ab 10 am., instead of Sept. 5h, as previously announced, on acccunt of Labor Day falling on the latter date. P. E. SCHUM'MER, o T‘p. Clerk. St. Clements, Aug. 22. 3iâ€"3t Jobhn Bsasn was born at Doon, Waterloo County, Ontario, on May 12tb, 1813. He was of Swiss dessent. His grandfather, John Besn, was a native of Swi‘zsrland, where he was born in in 1737. In 1742 be moved with his parents to America, and setbtlsd in _ Montgomery _ County, Ponnsylvania. In 1800 he with a family of grown up children moved to Canada and settled one mile west of Doon, where he purchased a largo tract of lacd still known as "Bichn‘s Tract." Here the progenitor died in 1807. the fathor cf the subjâ€"ctb of this sketch was also named John Bsan and died in Doon in 1823, when bis son John was only ten years of age. Wellosley Township Council. Jacob Zeller‘s Misfortune. OBITUARY. ;;5]3~i:h::°;ar;e:’- We have the celebrated Axminster Carpe‘s in stock ; very newest patterns guaranteed to wear S, Galt ; Noab,| No trouble to show these goods. Also opened out a large lot of new patterns Tapestry Carpet at 5oc: the homesteed ;\ peryd. Nothing ever seen before like them. Every department is being stocked with new goods. Haysville ; Henry | Come and see them. th Easthope, near editor and proâ€" f C:.onic‘e ; Isaac, I ;: l i: E I he gâ€"â€"ndchildren nW the g.qmal‘. orand £ atePloo Victoria, B. 0. Aug. 23.â€"Four Indiiws hbeld at Dawson City for the murder of William G. Maecham have baen found guilty and sentenced by Judgeo McGuire to hang at Dawson on <NEW DRESS GOODSE Four Indians to be Executed Nov. 1 for Murdering Willlam G. Meecham. A®report has been printed in the newspaper Alaskian that immersely rich quartz has been discovered on Mary I#land. & Quebse Conferenco. Quebec, Aug 23.â€"The muchâ€"talkedâ€" of International Conference for the settling of all questions in dispute between Canada and the United States met at noon to day in the Legisâ€" lative Cauncil Chamber and organized. They were presented with a civic address from the Mayor and City Council, which was replied to by Senator Fairbanks on beha‘lf of the Americin commissioners ard Lord Herschell on behalf of the British comâ€" missioners. The several stocks are reaching perfection. These days of opening new stuffs is a ity i 7 department. Why the backbone of this Business is Dress)z}oods.p Thge first efforts of th?secfiissxl'?es;n wthxg associated with Dress Goods and the same time policy that laid the hard foundation has" continued ez:; fashion its Future Great Success and has made this the great centre for Dress Goods. N;)t only to the citizens of Waterloo but to every village and coun‘ry home for many miles around. Even tfi’e neigh boring large town often has buyers in this department. _ Just now it is enough to say that we are r gd f with a large variety of new goods for early Fall Trade. Ccoy We have the celebrated No. 205, 32in. striped Flannellette which is cheap at Ioc, our price 7¢ ly 40 pieces left. , TA We also have another make, beautiful patterns,29in. w.de worth 7¢, "our price 5c, must be seen to be appreciated. & > 22. Opened up toâ€"day, case best Blue Harmony Prints, beautiful patterns in Whit and Fancy Colors and Blue at 12%c and I5c. E& & : v1>_ and Blug Blue J. K.Shinn & Co. Indastrial, Toronto, Aug. 29 to S<pt 10. Western, London, Sept. 8 to 17. Wellesley, Wellesley, Sept. 13, 1 1. Northern, Walkerton, S pt. 14, 15. Southern, Brantford, Sept, 17 to 22. Horticultural, Preston, Sept. 20, 21, 22. North Waterloo, Berlin, Sâ€"pt. 20, 21 Owen Sound, O wÂ¥en Sound, Sept. 20 21 Centre Wellington, Fergus, S pt.22, 23. North Perth, Stratford, Sept. 22, 23. Centre Bruce, Paisley, Sept 27, 28. South Grey, Darham, Sept 27, 28. Peel, Brampton, Sâ€"pt. 28, 29. Garafraxa, Bailwood, Sapt. 29, 30. Erainoss, Rockwood, Oct. 11, 12. World‘s Fair, Rockton, Oct. 11, 12. Erin, Erin, Octb. 13, 14. Wood.â€"* Wanted WATERLOO Illness among the American broops at Porto Rico is on the increass, and there are nearly a thousand cases of malaria and dysentery, with a few of typhoid fever, QUADRUPEL HANGING AT DAWSON. x INY . Exchange for Furniture Furniture Dealers and Undertakers 1 .. ABPLY TOâ€". ... FIRST CLASS BEECH and MAPLE CORDWCOD Fall Falrs. THE GREAT CORNER STORE neannceeermieed Cooiireietind ww % % Sold by Dry Goods Dealers Everywhere. % SpepSpORCP «~ <yF y «w y August Finds us Ready With ONT. w@t}fi flies and mosquitoes all summer long but lt us t up your hcuse wit $ â€" Screen Doors and Windows Don‘t Be Pestered and besides keeping out these winged nuisances you will have nice cool_ rooms, during the sultry summer days We have these dooars andâ€" windows in all sizes. Don‘t roast over hct fires but buy one of cur~ Blue Flame Oil Stoves. DOYS UIOUIILNS.â€"â€"All the $4.00 and $5.00 Garments of every conceivable style,> size and make, not complete in lots, are now in one groop at $2.50. And a PRICE: WONDER Suit at $1 50. Men‘s All Wool Bicycle Suits,â€"Brown and Grey, nonâ€"dust,, showing colors, Coats have finished seams, Trousers have reinforced seats, Bloomer style: sold readily at $5.00. Sale price now $3.25. _ Exclusive of above we carry a large line off Bicycle Caps, Hose, Bloomers, Underwear, Hats, Ties, Collars, Umbrellas, White andl Colored Shirts, Straw and Linen Hats, Waterproof Coats, Staple Dry Goos, Boarts and Shoes, at reduced prices, FORONE WEEK. Boys‘ Clothing Great Bankrupt Store H. HYMMEN, Mrs. C. Steuernagel‘s betore buying elsewhere and see the latest millinery, laces, insertions, ribbons, chiffons and all kinds of dress trimmings &c. Near the Post Office id urddt onCce Clome on y m ayw «ray<y<y It will be to the interst of the Ladies to call 36 S. R. ERNST & CO., â€" TO THE LADIES is softer, richer, with greater width and weightthan any Henrictta. Ideal in the richness of its surface glow and drapâ€" ing qualities. It is the perfection og a Priestley‘s ‘ ‘"Eudora‘"‘ Cloth It will not grow rustyâ€"its dustâ€"shedding qualities are absolute. Matchless in delicacy of textureâ€" unsurpassed in its wearing service. Silk warp. Wrapped on the varnished board, "Priestley" stamped on every fifth yard. C. STEUERNAGEL‘S The Improved Henrietta Black Dress Fabric Look well and do not miss the place A Clean Sweep in Our Clothing Department 3 * Men‘s Suits, regular Price 6 00 Sale price $3.75 ; Meu‘s Suits, reguâ€" lar Price $7.00, sale price $4.50 ; Men‘s Suits, just adapted for early summer wear, light weight, $8.00, sale price $5.00 ; Men‘s Suits, Black Worsted. These y u must see yourâ€" self, as they are indescribable on paper. _ Regular price $12.00, now $8.00; Men‘s Suits, Broken lots, Think of it, only $2 75. Youths‘ Clothing.â€" L OUULL _ UIOULNIIE:â€"â€"Ever since the opening of our Clothing Department, it has beenour specialty tocater for the B g Boys, wearing long Trousers, ages 15 to 19 years. In fact small men (not over 35 breast) have a graid opportunity to secure a handsome Suit. READ THESE THEN READ THEM AGAIN . For One Week Hardware Merchant. Waterloo, Ont _ 32 KingSt.. Berlin Berlin, Ont. stripe a