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Brtees.â€"We have had very heary rainfalls lately which makes it very unpleasant for our farmers planting potatoes etc.....Our grist mills are running eyery day. _ They are placing in. large quantities of wheat and are delivering their flour at . Stratford and neighboring towns. .. .Eleetion is now past and everything has cooled down ... *Ahe 24th was «pent very quietly moned before Mazistrate Fieck] of Woodâ€" stock and fined $20 and vosts in all $31.30 for hay ing his bar open _ during prohibited hours.. . .. The ©Echo" oftice has been removed to the bmilding forâ€" merly Known as the Queen‘s Hotel. . .. Rev. Mr. Damiek has been ipducted pastor of the Baptist church here. ... Rev. Dr. James of Paris preached anâ€" niversary semees at Chesterfield on Sumday ... . Rev. Tenge: took â€" for hhis subject on Sumday exening "the Queen." . ... Football and fireerackers became such a â€"nmisanee on the street that it became neeessary to put a stop to them. If there is &ny more of them the strong arm of the law will be invoked. Baugres.â€"The Township Council of Blenbeim met a number of the rateâ€" payers of / the northern part »I the township en Friday last and disceussed the pros and cons of the bauikling of a passable read to the north of the vilâ€" lage. â€" To adl appearances the matter will ond as it abways has in the past with nothing being done. _ We evidentâ€" hy need inen of enterprise and laeckâ€" bore who will not be influenced by every whin to adiinster the atfiirs of the township, ... Mr. Bochmer was sumâ€" moned before Mazistrate Fieck] of Woodâ€" stock and fined $20 and vosts in all $31.30 for hay ing his bar open _ during prohibited hours.. . ... The ©Echo" oftice has been removed to the Imiltding fin'-‘ merly Known as the Queen‘s Hotel. . .. ‘ Rev. Mr. Damiek has been ipducted pastor of the Baptist church here. ... l Rev. Dr. James of Paris preached anâ€" niversary semcees at â€" Chesterfield on Bruses.â€"After the refreshing rains of the past few days the spring erops have â€" improved | greatly .... Wunter Bros. of Baden, contractors for the stonc and â€" brick work in connection with building the new R. C. chureh here, have arrived with a Tuge foree of men and are busily engaged in putting in / the foundation. _ We understand that arrangements have been made to lay the cornerâ€"stone on 18th June, but if the weather continues so unfavorable it may have to hbe pestponed. ... We are sorry to chronicle the death of one of the most enterprising farmers in the vicinity of St. Agatha, John Jantzi.cho died on Wednesday Jast the 24th of May. | The relatives and friends have the sympathy of the community in their sad hberem ement. Prirsos atâ€",, Mr. _ Chas. Heipel of Wellestey ealied on friends Pere on Whitâ€" Mondiy ... Mi. bulius Richber who is engaged in Waterloo ealled in Nt. Agatha on Sumday last. The South Waterloo Farmers‘ Inâ€" stitute help its annnal meeting at New Dundee on Thursday, when Prof. Day of the Agricultural College gave‘ an address. _ The membership was shown to be 507, the largest in Ontario and the South Waterloo Institute is again the banner organization of the Proâ€" vinee. â€" The officers for the ensuing year, exelusive of divectars, are: Pres.â€"Menuo Shantz. 1st Viceâ€"President.â€"R. H. Marshall. Hespeler. 2nd Viceâ€"P‘res.â€"T. C. Douglas. * Ree‘yâ€"Treas. â€"Andrew Chisholn. Assistant.â€"C. D. Brown, Haysville. Mental and physical vigour follow the use of Miller‘s Compound Iron Pills. For telling one Lowden, a hired man, that he ate more like a pig than & man, a South Dumfries | farmer was called before Squire Powell. _ He was not fined but made to pay the costs. _ ‘The inforâ€" mation charged him with using offenâ€" sive language. | Lowden hbad another man summoned for using expressions uncomplimentary to his beauty and gracefulness. and despite the defendâ€" ant‘s lifeâ€"long record for truthfulness he was taxed $1 and costs. Thomas, of Lowville: was â€" instantly killed in a runaway, by being thrown out of a vehicle. A little further on the runaway. team encountered Maurice Robert‘s rig and Mrs. Robert‘s was thrown gut and seriously injured. Her arm was broken and her shoulder disâ€" located. A writ has been issued by theâ€"exâ€" ecutors of the late John Trish, of Paris Station, against the Grand _ ‘Trunk Railway Company, for $5,000 damages. Deceased was struck and killed by vrossing in front of a train while emâ€" ployed at the repairing of the Red bridge in November last. Near Vailey Inn, on the Hamifton road on Saturday morning, Mrs. John David Hallman angd Jessic Buchanan, both of Roseville, were nuuried at Knox Church manse, Galt, on ‘Tuesâ€" day, the Rev. R. E. Knowles performâ€" inz the ceremony. Miss Mary Schoengn a very estimable young lady of Preston, and an active member of the Lutheran church choir in that place died, on Thursday. The funeral takes place on Sunday. Mr. A. D.Grifiin, for 17 years matheâ€" matical _ master of Woodstock Colâ€" legiate Institute, has resigned his posiâ€" tion. â€" He is coming to Berlin to reâ€" present the â€" Imperial Life: Insurance Miller‘s Worm Rowders correet al x troubles as lack of appetite, drowsiness, sallow comâ€" pléxion, ete. ; nice to take. On Tuesday evening, May 30th, at the residence of Mr., Alex. Harrison, of Meadowlea farm, his daughter, Miss Mary, was united in marriage to Mr. William Buchan, of Winterbourne. Capt. J. .Limpert of the 20th Batâ€" talion, ler, is of crack Mm.mwzqmm_thh Rev. Mr. Eakin,the new pastor of St Andrew‘s Presbyterian church,G uvlfh, was tendered a very warm â€" reception by the congregation on Wednesday evening. __Galt Public â€" School Board was ‘ofld.l,(b:wwldl.u:lumg: mQn to mm shool but mannged to keep w FLATTSVILLE. ST. AGATHA. Are grand, but Skin Eruptions rob life of joy. â€" Bucklen‘s Arnica Salve cures them, also Ofd Running and Fever Sores, uleers, Boils, I';ekms, Corns, Warts, . Cats, Bruiseg, Burns, Bealds, Chapped Hands, Chilblains. Bost Pile cure on carth.. â€" Drives out Clerk‘s Office, | 8t. Cloments, May 27th, 1899 Jdeliry was added to the roll on income. The assessment of lots 11 and 8 on the ith Concession, E.8. of Christ Boshart was changed to Jos. Gasho and Christ Boshart was left on as M. F. and F. 8. The assessment of lots 5 and 6, 9th Concession W. 8., of Louis Baase was changed to â€" Alfred fewitt. _ All of which is hereby respectfully submitted. Alex Renmie. Chairman. They sesolved into open Council. It Was moved by Henry Scheifely, seconded by M. MeCulloch, that this Council do now adjourn to meet again the first Monday in June at the Townâ€" ship Hall, CrosshiH, at 10 o‘clock a. m. Carried, corkt 0F REYVISION, The Comncil formed into a Court of Bevision and Appeal. After taking the cath of ofice Mex ‘Rennic was apâ€" pointed Chairman, and after| hearing theseveral complaints the following was reported: â€" No action was taken re Win Burnett, who with several others wimnted their assessment lowered. (Geo. Jdefiry was added to the roll on income. It was moved by W. L Begas conded hy H. MeCuloch, that the lowing accounts be jpaid and that Reeve isste his orders for the same The Municipal World . ......l..$1 Menno Marcin, 60 loads gravel.. Allen Lantz, raking in gravel... Albt. Knight, Assessor‘s saliury.. 4 X. 8. Ball. t £ d J.8. Lenhard «4 «4 d and bills were presented, read and dis disposed of. The Municipal Council of the Townâ€" ship of Wellesley hold their fifth session at the Township Hall, Crosshill, on Thursday, May 25th; 1899, at 10 o‘â€" clock. _ All members present, the Reeve in the chair. _ The minutes of the preâ€" vious meeting were read and adopted. Severil |commuanications, â€" accounts A very pretty but quict wedding took place Monday, May 22nd, at Fairview farm near Walkerton, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Scegmiller, when their second _ daughter, Miss Minnic was married to Mr. J. J. Lembke. The ceremony took place at 8 a. m. in the presence of the immediate relatives of he bride and groom. | ‘The officiating clergyman was Rev. Mr. Twictzmeyer. The ring service being used. As the bridal party entered the drawing room the bride leaning on the arm _ of her â€" father, a march by â€" Mendelsâ€" solm _ was â€" rendered _ very _ affectâ€" ively by Miss Steinmilfer. _ The bride wore a dainty gown of white organdy, with lace trimmings over white silk and was attended by Miss Addie Seegâ€" miller aud Miss Minnic Lembke who wore pink organdy trimmed with white lace and insertion. The groom was supported by his brother Mr. Christ Lembke and Mr. Dan Seegmiller. After the good wishes expressed and congratulaitions extended, | the â€" bride and groum led the way to the diningâ€" room . where a sumptuous | wedding breakfast was served. The diningâ€"room was decorated in pink and green. The home throughout w#is tastefully decorâ€" ated with fragrant spring. flowers and ferns. ‘The bride is a popular young lady who has a very Jarge circle of friends in this vieinity. | ‘The groom is also yery highly esteomed and has been a â€" prominent | merchant of | this town for a number of years. _ Mr. and Mrs. Lembke left for a trip to Toronto, Toledo and Cleveland and some of the eastern cities. Henderson goes to Milibank, Mr. Farâ€" rell to Buffilo, and Mr. Hayes to Arthur. _ We bowever wish the young couples bon voyage through life, and trust that their troubles in life may be sonly little ones" that afterward may prove to be blessings. â€" Juxk Weopixas.â€"Quite & number of our young bachelors have decided to take unto themselves partners and June is the month decided upon for the venture, tnd as the time set is so close at hand and the subject matter one in which so many people take a deep inâ€" terest we think it will be transgressing no law of etiquette to mention the names of some of the gentlemen who have had the courage to pop the quesâ€" tion, and especially as the gentlemen are well known and quite popular in the community. ‘They are Mr. Sam Henderson, Mr.sJos. Farrel and Mr. Jos. Hayes. _ The only thing that appears to be greivous in the matter is, that they are all taking importations when there was plenty of first class material â€" in the neighborhood." Mr. Henderson goes to Millbank, Mr. Farâ€" rell to Buffalo, and Mr. Hayes to CoxnYaresctsG6.â€"We are pleased to be able to report that Master Bert HMeimbuch, the young and promising son of our Post Master, and who has been passing through such a . serious, and prolonged affliction is now so far recovered as to be practically out of danger. PEE8ONa 18,â€"Mrs. Landreth of Tayâ€" istock, fi a few weeks with mother, Mrs Buiu./}!h h Mrs. Peter ‘l&p An Tavistock . . . . Mrs. mm Gieo. Doersam are on the sitk lst.. . , llril’ewrlenofl‘aio,qntbâ€"dq in town....Mr." and Mrs. John Wilâ€" helm of Wiarton, spent Queen‘s Birthâ€" day here amongst friends. ... Mr. W. C. Sheir B. A., rrim'ipu)dwr school and Miss Schaaf, one of the assistants, attended the Teuchers Convention at Berlin last week. Wellesley Township Council. Voleanie Eruptions Prter. F. ScHcyuurR, Lembkeâ€"Recgmiller. A May Wedding. LINWOOD Carried Tp. Clerk he folâ€" at the ne viz: $10.28 3.60 145.00 30.00 30.00 There is trouble in the Stratford basebail club. _ Mr. 4. C. Kresghas reâ€" Lo Â¥is m-.& 1;“”..;;.!; ‘_.A,.lA Was the result of hissplendid health. Indomitable _ will _ and | tremendous energy are not found where Stomach, Liver, Kidneys and Bowels are out of order. _ If you want these qualities and the sneeess they bring; use Dr. King‘s New Life Pills, â€" They â€" decetlop every power of brain and body. _ Only 26¢at 8. Snyder‘s druz store. # On Wednesday. May 31st, Mr. J. G. Baxter, night operator at the G. T. R. station, Guelpb, and Miss Jessie 8piers, only daughter and child of Mr. Robert Spicrs of â€" Paixley Block were united ‘in marriage. Rich, _ red blood < is produced by Miller‘s Compound Fron Pills, «"(th, you would, ch¢â€" Probably you eoifld mention my name?" "Certainly 1 could, sir. _ You‘re the ground hog who hibernates all winter and comes out about this time to crowd the life out of people in these . trains!" Then the thin man lost himself in the erowd before the fat man could get his hands on bim. **My name‘s Smith, sin. â€" Veryâ€"comâ€" mon name isn‘t it!" s «"Woell, Mr. Smith, 1 tell you â€" you‘ve made a mistake. â€" I‘m as much of a stranger to you as you are to me." But T‘m positive I know you sirâ€" dead positive." persisted the little man from his uncotufertable | position. . "I would know you anywhere." "Why, certainly IT‘m glad to be out" snapped the other. "I tell you f haven‘t been sick:; not a day this winter, What‘s your name please!" "But look here, 1"â€" "And we had a bet up on it," interâ€" rupted â€" the â€" thin man. "I bet_ my father $5 that | you would come out and stay out, and 1 see 1 have won the inoney. â€" Glad to be out, avren‘t veil «"Well,protty fair.but I‘m sure you‘re a perfect stranger to me." Yos, sir, that‘s true, but I‘m well acquainted with you. This is the: first time, however, that I‘ve had the pleaâ€" sure of speaking to you. â€" Going tostay out now, 1 suppose?"" "Yes;I‘m going to stay out,of course," answered the big fellow, with a look of perplexity, 1 haven‘t been conâ€" tined to the house with any sickness. J guess you are . badly mistaken about knowing me, my friend." > "Oh, but 1 assure you I do,sir! Yes; I‘m glad to see you out. _ We were all glad ut home to here that you were out." "I guess you‘ve made a mistake, haven‘t you?" asked the fat man after studying the other‘s face for a moment. The advertiser is a young Englishâ€" man making his fortune in the colonies and he will rmm shortly to tell his ('uuntr_\'muflm easily fortunes are made in Canada. _ His methods are perfectly legitimate, and the show _lhe gives gratis is an attraction in itself. I‘m glad to see you out. sit," said the thin man to the fat man who . was leaning his whole weight en him in a crowded L train the other dav. ’ This is only the second time that the mdvertiser bas been threatened by an audience, and at Brantford he got away with about $600 without a murâ€" mur from a citizen. â€" When he came to the town he paid fora transienttrader‘s license. _ He paid for the hall and met all his bills. He forgot the keys which he intended to give to â€" purchasers of watches which needed winding up,and this morning he sent up a supply of keys to the Junetion police for all purâ€" chasers of his celebrated watches. j This was his style of selling, which the bills said was "unequalled," and he told the audience before he conmenced that, while not a believer in newspaper advertising, he would. advertise himâ€" self so that the whole town would be talking about him in the morning. And he did. _ And he got the money. Some of those who made poor purchases waited around the hall doors ‘until 4 o‘clock this morning, drave away the advertiser‘s cabman and waited for the advertiser himself; but he did not make his appearance until all was quiet, and then he went away inliveryâ€" man Hain‘s rig. varions kinds of jewellery, which he returned to his patrous together with the jewellery. ‘Then people gave him % cach, and better presents waro&en them, together with their money k. Bo wrapt up were the audience in the advertiser‘s methods that when he burned a $5 bill and asked who would give him $10 for the ashes there were several persuns glad to give him the morey. _ With $ bills he lit cigars and the audience thought it a bargain to give $10 for the stubs. _ Likewise for an empty pail they forwarded their $10 bills. Of course some of the spectators exâ€" pected theirmnoney back with greater presents, but they were disappointed and they wanted the police to arrest the man as a fakir. This they could not do. â€" He distinctly asked each purâ€" chaser if he were satisfied with his purâ€" chase, as be bad done in the former cases, and as.all had given their conâ€" sent, the police were only doing their «duty in protecting the man and his company of artists. _ world" struck town list night, and f{}."f....u. earried »‘l:.fi im .t:u:“. u-h&:‘ymhm :‘"c'm"v.-vmc‘%fl Busiâ€" ness men, clever in their respective lmu,mlh::ovqgwhurthhm eagerness to place moriey in the adverâ€" tiser‘s hands, and the way in which he took eare of it showed he fully appreâ€" mmgummum â€" During the first part of the program The miverimn rmion in ioom ud me Bismarck‘s Iron Nerve He at ‘‘Only this morning I trimmed bis bair, and in Anishing the job I started, an is customary, to shape up the growth of his temples with the corner of my razor. The moment he caught sight of the blade hbe turned pale as death. ‘Don‘t touch me with that!‘ he exclaimâ€" ed. ‘Do the best you can with the scisâ€" sora and let the reat gol‘ He has known me a long time and‘i suppose has confiâ€" dence in my sany, but the reminiyâ€" cencée was too mugh for him, and, really, I don‘t wonder.‘ ew Orleans Timesâ€" ‘‘In spite of stories to the contrary. 1 think that is the only case of the kind that ever bappened in the United States. The barber turned out to be inâ€" sane, but the horror of the scene and the almost miraculons character of his own escape made such an impression on the mind of the doctor that he has never since allowed anybody to shave him. ‘‘Such requests are not unnsual, and the doctor, who is naturally obliging, told him to go abead and restrmed his seat. The other man bad hardly climbed into position when the barter picked up a razor and cut his throat from ear to ear, killing him instantaneonsly. * ‘T am in a great burry to catch a train,‘ he said, ‘and would be very grateful if you would allow me to take the chair ahead of you.‘ . And He Has Good Reason to After Hia Narrow Cxcape. ‘‘There is a physiclan now stopping at this house,‘‘ remarked the proprictor of one of the hotel batber shops, ‘‘whe has a mortal dread of a tazor in the bands of another. It originated in a reéâ€" markable experience. Some years ngzo ho was in a town in Towa and stepped into a barber shop to get shaved. All the chairs were filled, so be sat down to wait. In a few minates one of the barâ€" bers called ‘Next!‘ and he was getting up when a gentleman who had just en; tered addressed him. 1 kept up for several weeks although suffering the most intense pain, freely using liniments and many other internâ€" al and external preparations that symâ€" pathising _ friends would suggest. 1 was then compelled to stay in bed as I got so weak and run down that 1 could sit up no longer. 1 received sevegal courses of medical treatment such as electric batterics, poulticing, etc., but got no ease from the excruciating pains which would shoot down through my leg into my very heel where it caused a bursting: feeling. . Often E~ prayed that hy heel would burst thinking this might give relief. _ The limb at last beâ€" eame so numb that a bot jron could be placed upon it without having any knowledge of it. | The closing or openâ€" ing of a door or anyone entering or moying about in my rooin, seemed to erease the pain. â€" For weeks J could ‘nut move any part of my body and had to lie in one position «l the time. _ My brother was eured of rhewnatism aftter every other remedy had faxiled, by takâ€" ing Dr. Williams‘ Pink Pils, so J thought as a last resort I would try them. _ As the «irections said that in severe cases three pills could be safely taken at a dose, I took this number three times a day for about a week alâ€" though I got the relief 1 so long had prayed for in three days after taking the first dose, _ ‘Then I kept on taking the pills two at a dose. dn a week after commencing the pills 1 was able to get out of bed and dress myself and a few weeks dater when 4 had gained strength enough, I was able to attend to all my household duties and 1 have ever since enjoyed the best of, health. Friends and neighbors who were conâ€" versant with my ease ean also tell you of my â€" terrible suffering and the reâ€" markable cure effected by Dr. Willâ€" fams‘ Pink PiDs." â€" Taken and Fenlon Falls, this lith day Then just look at that third baseman m he just sideâ€"steps them all, the man they have no second See how oft he drvc the ball. Then the pitcber,. he‘s a noddle Kever see him strike ‘em out; And that optfield, it is rotten, What‘s the gement about~" ‘That‘s the 3::«‘[ of baseball bluster Which comes from the blackboard man And he eraves as much attention x As the real original fan. Mr. Blackboard baseball shouter, F Though you‘ve lost a smoke or more, Go and see a game of baseball; You can‘t judge by a blackboard score. Confined to Her Bed for Weeksaâ€"Hor Limbs Became so Numb That a Red Hot Iron Could be Piaced Upâ€" on it Without Her Knowledge. (Only those who have felt the agonâ€" izing pains of sciatica can form any conception of the torture which the victim undergoes. The case of Mfs. Job. Palmer, of Fexlon Falls, was one of unusual obstinacy and severity, and she makes the following affadavit in reference to her cure, for the good of humanity. "I am 29 years of age and have lived in this vicinity all my life. I had always enjoyed the best of health until November 1897, when 4 took a stinging pain in my right bip which sg@ed to be in my very marrow as it affeeted every muscle: and joint. Tho Pangs of Sciatica MRS PALMER OF FENLON FALLS, TELLS HOW SHE SUFFERED. He can‘t throw ‘em out at second Like sqgme others I‘ve seen could. You ean bet your money even _ oetatoien. Ho‘s th:.klt:l of baseball rooter Who thinks he kpgws about the It will cost you less byâ€"the year, and mv'il -}.‘u".,....‘:'..%-.&l‘“ "behumdnucdinthebami;thmitm "hoF the Semietop, be#n dn one, * wear any other make. ; And the eatcher, he‘s no good; _ _ nnteuts Mabltince crares 2M . We Lâ€"rl. to HE LREADS A RAZOR. ou hear that bascbal} bowler â€" > out an wwiu} roar « ie way the team is playing Mrs. Susic Palmer, declared before me, at in the County of Victoria of Miy, A. 1 1898. James Dickson, J. P. With that Wallace tossed the cards ‘ on The table, and Wealch tookâ€"the pot. It | was a clean case of bluff on Pote‘s part, J as the catds subsequently showod. The | colonel had held np a pair of jacks, hh, openers, and an ace. On the draw he caught an‘ace and a seven of diamonds. ] Welch had only a pair of fives to start with, and be v'unmwnh the r-t’ of the hand. Wallace thought he was | binfling, but lost his nerve at the wrong motnent. When the game ended, the ‘*Weil, I‘ve got jnst $10,000 here you can have if you can get it,"‘ said Welch, and he tossed in the chips. The colonel stndied bis band. _ ‘‘I‘ve got only $5,000," he said, ‘and I think you‘ve got me, even if it is a bad thing to say." ________ _ The end was drawing near. Welch was dealing, and bad shnffling on the previous bands had left considetable money â€"inâ€"the pot. Welch was abead on the winnings. The colonel looked at his band and opened the pot for $1,000 Welch stretched his eyes and then looked at his hand. He raised it $1,000. Without raising his hend the colonel raised back $2,000,. and Welch saw it He went $1,000 better, and the colonel stopped raising. The players were less excited than any of the other men in the room. Pete took the cards and asked the cclonel: **How many t" ‘‘Two eards,"* ho said. *‘None here,"‘ put in the denler. The colonel took the two cards and looked at them quickly. Then be stuck them behind the others. "Uil start this on $5,000,‘* he said. Weich looked at his hand again and took the bet He went $5,000 more. The colonel raised another $5,000. Welch eaw it and raised auvother, and the colonel raised still another $3,000. â€" Everybody got up and took a drink on the new game. When the papers were arranged, the players got a new deck of cards, and there was not a word passed while the cards were being shufâ€" fled. ‘The sky was to be the limit until the $350,000 was reached. Wallace‘s sporting blood was up, and he seemed determined to lose all quickly or get it back in the same swilt gait . He took desperate chances in drawing and acâ€" cepted foolish bets. **‘Welch," be maid when the silence got oppressive, ""I bhave no more ready cash, bnt 1 have property that is\as good as gold any day right here in thh town. I never did it before, but I will play you 24 of my best slaves against $50,000. Tho negroes are worth fully that amount, as these gentlemen will testify. The slaves nre the best in the state, but if you think the value too high we can arrange it otherwise. Will you finish the game t" ‘If these gentlemen say the alaves are worth that much, then fix your paâ€" pers while I count this money. I never like to turn my back to a good thing.* Nobody spoke. The colonel rattled on the table. ~**Welch, you‘ve got an even $30,000 there if you will count it I brought that much with me, and 1 may have been foolish. I believe if I had more I could get it all from you in half a dozen bands. " "I‘ll gladly give you a chance, coloâ€" vel â€" Perthaps some of your friends here can accommodate you t‘ . At last the tide turned, and the cards began to fall to Pete. He won until all the gold in front of Wallace passed to his side of the table. Wallace became fierce and took all kinds of chances, losâ€" ing his bend in a manner, drinking heavily, while his opponent coolly playâ€" ed his hands for all they were worth. When Wallace had passed in his last stack, he pusbed back his chair and said his pile was gone. Then he snid: Big games on the Mississippi river steamers, where poker flourished at its best. were by no means the only in «tances wherein fortunes were made and lost on the turn of a card. The recâ€" ord of the game wherein Pete Weich, a noted eastern plunger, met Colonel Wallace of South Carolina* is regarded as one of the stiffest battles on the green baize ever fought in any land. Wallace was very wealthy, a heavy slave owner and an extremely lucky manâ€" at cards. He was, as every southern gentleman was and is, perfectly honorable, and his victories were the admiration of bis friends.. Pete was a gambler by profesâ€" sion, had plenty of money and was fall ot nerve; so a battle between the two was certain to be of absorbing interest. When Colonel Wallace beard that Welch was coming to meet him, he calmly replied he would be ready. He suid he bad a limit fxed, and, if the gambler went beyond that, he would drop ont and let the money go. Welch came on, the colonel was notified and the date set for the game. It was to tuke place in a club where no games were supposed to go on. The colonel drove to town, met the enemy and a number of friends, had drinks all around and the two men sat in for a single handed game. They commenced at $100 jack pots, and at first the colonel‘s Juck stuck to him. He won steadily, but the gambler was game and met him. ‘The Southern Colonel Had the Eastâ€" _ern Planger Sized Up Properiy, but Lost Conf#dence In His Own Hand at the Wrgng Moment. 1LO8T A BIG FORTUNE. THE STORY OF A‘NERVY BLUFF IN A GAME OF POKER Shorey‘s Clothing wears well. It holds it shape until the garments are worn out. | There is no stinginess of materials.: There is uo " skimping " in its workmanship. Thousands cof the best dressed men and boys in Canada wear Shorey‘s Clothing. 6 ____The Guarantse Card in the poskst means GATISFAGCTION OR MONEY RETURNED. SHOREY‘S Ready Tailored Clothing. money for you in buying ' Blivenaâ€"I said health, and 1 meant it. I was thinking of butchers‘ bills â€" ]no.m Transcript. Train up a child in the way he PATBNT uu:n.on .‘:'xrnn :ho-l&%:‘t“:ut :votrlul- him, or & Mechanical y.mmdg e w sure to go in an oppoâ€" r Hohook o K be win be protty sure i nhraen on iamnessenn **Yes, he failed to make the feet and the mouths large enough to be considerâ€" ed real humor." One of the Main Regquisites. **I thought he had all the elements of a snccessful artist for the humorous weoklies, and yet he failed." Blivenaâ€"My dear, I‘m really alarmed abont Tommy‘s heaith. One morning as I was passing the pair midway the block the man said to his horse: ‘‘Go on, Jim, and turn at No. 7.‘ I watchla with interest. Jim did go on until exactly opposite No. 7. Then he carefally turned and walked back to his masterâ€"or shall 1 say comrade? Yet some people think that the lower animals cannot reason.â€"Our Animal Friends. How Did Jim Krow? For several years my early morning walk lay through the first block of Weet Fiftyâ€"seventh street, where I used regularly to mest a milkman delivering milk. He would take fron: his wagon a rack containing several bottles and go from house to house, while his old gray horso walked sedately on alone. Alerts, Storms, etc The Famons BRANTFOTD RED BIRD sold for cash or monthly inâ€" stallments. _ All kinds of su‘rplles. Reâ€" pairs promptly and neatly done. Wheels to rent for 15¢ an hour. J. H. Wenn, M. D.; T. R. Kant, Medical Director. Supt. of Agencies, Mirvar & Stam, __ W, IL Juonerl, Holicitors, Becrotary. Gxo, WEGENAST, Manager. AGENTS FOR. . Bisycle Dealers «â€"ANDâ€" Livery in Connection. King St East, C. M. TAYLOR, _ ALFRED I{OSKIN, (i.('.. Ist viceâ€" Preident. 2nd viceâ€"President, Rt. Hon. Air Wilfrid Laurter, G. C. M. G., B. M. Britton, Q. C., M. P. __W. J. Kidd, B.A. J. Kerr Fisken, B. A. Geo, Somervill, â€" OFFICERS 1898 The Waterloo M‘fg Co. Limited _: _________ Head Office, Waterloo, Ontario. ASSURANCE Co. Head OfMice, â€" Waterloo, Ont. Ontario Mutual Life GASOLINE YEAR 1873 1888 1893 â€" 25 _ YEARS‘ GROWTH. ____ _ __Premier of Canada. Francis C, Bruce. _ _ K.P Krueger Bros., BOARD OF DIRECTORS ROBERT MELYIN, President. Contly Mealth. AsSSURANCE INX ANSETsS. FODRCK. #25,14 $701,000 142.010 1,885 311 533,705 6,572,719 1 313,853 12 041 914 2,503,424 17,751,107 9 23, 703 12 1 36. Gendrons, . . THE . . To PATENT Good Ideas our ald." Addresd, THE PATENT RECORD, The most syitable power for Farm use and for running small Machinâ€" ery. â€" Requires very little floor space; practically no water ; no engineer ; no waiting for steam . to rise or wind to blow. Will cost only 15 ceats in to hours per horse power, No power can be cheaper. White for prices. * Waterloo, Ont E. 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One that you‘ll appreziate is f always the result when you use our choice tobaccos. Musical Instruments. Of all kinds, Walking sticks and sporting goods are among our specialties, sA J. DOERSAM, + CIGAR STORE. Near the Railway Track, Waterloo Write for our intrresting ooks * TAventâ€" Cured Hams a Specialty. meat is what they want. As we slaughter nothing but the youngest and healthiest beeves our customers can always be sure of gctting delicious roasts and tender steaks. During the hot scason of the year people are naturally more particular about the meats they cat. District Pafie;)ger Agent, w Encland Watr Works Asses. TLY SECURED DOERSAM‘s Toronto.