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maintained and built by statute lsbor,l the readiest and most practical method known. With a more scientific age tpon us, a more critical examivation of every system prevails and the waste and crudity of the statute labor methods Oof roadbuilding is apparent. _ Just what form the substitute for those methods should take has not as yet been well thought out. The probable line of action is suggested by a ‘depuâ€" tation from the Ontario Good Roads Association, which waited on the Onâ€" tario Government a few days ago askâ€" ing that legislation be passed at theâ€" next session of the Legislature, taking the construction and maintaining of the main highways of the Province out of the hands of the townships and placing them under the control of the county councils; also that Government aid be given to assist county councils in the work. In this®connection we cannot do betâ€" ter, than quote, some sensible reâ€" marks from the Huron Expositor, which says: We believre, that if county counâ€" eils are to be continued, and the people seem to be of that mind at present, the first suggestion is a good one. That is that all the leading highways should be placed under the control of and be maintained by the counties. As it is now, the county councils have very little business to transact, and they' have plenty of time to take charge of the leading roads. ‘The roads, also, l would be more cheaply and more eff câ€" lently maintained than they are row.‘ A uniform system of maintemmce‘ would be adopted. As it is now, under township management, each township not only has its own system, but there are a dozen different systems pursued n ‘each townghip. Under such cirâ€" eumstances it is impossible to have good or uniform roads. Not only this, but in many instances where two or wmore townships are interested in a Jeading road, they vie with cach other as to which will do the least work on the road, and the consequence is that very little work of any kind is done on it and it is allowed to get into disrepair and docay. But in addition to the uniformity in maintenance which would be ensured if under county manageâ€" went, improved machinery, such as graders, steam rollers and stone érashâ€" _ ers could be got and maintained. or sleigh were unavoidable, and when the roads were in the crudest state the question of good roads might have been erpected to occupy considerable attention, but such was not the case. People were doubtless too much abâ€" sorbed in other vital mattersâ€"the elearing of their farms and meeting the otherwise pressing daily requirements Of their business to trouble themselves sbout the roads. The roads were Canada, but Canada is now moving along the same lines to populousness and prosperity, and is showing re markable progress. Canada is highâ€" ly favored under its union with Great Britain. â€" She has all the powerful proâ€" tection of the crown, and it does not cost her a penuy. Canada regulates her trade with Great Britain just as independently as she does with any other nation, and provides her own legislature. She has really protection and independence coâ€"existing. Our facilities for putting Canada‘s products in all markets reached by our steamâ€" ship lines are excellent, and Canada availggherself of these advantages in no small degree. Canada is a wonderâ€" ful country in minerals and lumber, in fisheries, in stockraising, in agriculture in fuors, and the development in the fields has scarcely begun, and the territory is as yet sparsely settled, but population is seeking its boundaries The subject of good romds is arousâ€" ing @ great deal of interest at the present time. On reflection. it does seem rather odd that this shou‘d be so. â€" In the earlier days when railways were searce, and hnghaulsbywm' TO ADVERTISERS NMotice of changes must be le‘t at this office not later thas Saturday noon. _ The copy for largely, and the coming year must show a material increase. $ne township can affrd to ‘ ing woachinery ot this kind, and it is 2]:‘-; {New York Stockhoider.] We hare made greater strides than anada, but Canada is now moving ong the same lines to populousness DAVID BEAN, Proprietor OHRONIOLEâ€"TELEGRAPH changes must be lefs not later than Tues day meow. _ Casual Advertisements ac cepted up > «oon Wedne:day of cach woek. DISCOVERY OF CANADA. known on application. Tises 4 ] sud ...‘ . amdnenmepartands m . mniUne .A VNEUt * |unaÂ¥o the control of all the 108 4 â€"â€"ATâ€"â€" roads in the county. We will have| Tpo A. 0. MOYER‘B, better roads and at much less expense | him w it i ly ces ivigen ts > SnA k 2 phor, . *# % msfllhwt 4 Bee our Window: CoUwTYy CcoUuNCIL GOOD ROADS. Roads and bridges â€" Messrs Walter chairmam, Hallman, Cherry, Peterson. County Property â€" Shaw chairman, Messrs. Dietrich, DeBus, Plum. . _ House of Industry â€" Stauffer chairâ€" man, Breithupt, Erb, Fish, Gilbholm. RESOLUTION OF CONDOLENCE. The following resolution of condolâ€" ence was lg;nled on motion of Messrs Plum and Breithaupt:â€" That this council in session assembled hereby places on record the profound feeling of sorrow that is felt by each member over the death of our late lamented Warden and fellow councillior Menno Hallman, whose decease on the 14th day of the present month, removed from cur midst one of the most valued and prominent men of the County. As a tribute to his memory we deâ€" sire to record our esteem for his perâ€" somal worth and our attestation of the Taithfal, humble and patient manner in which he trod the path of duty. garding bonds. D From Dr. Lackner, Physician to the House of Industry with aunual report. From the Prisoners‘ Aid Association asking for a grant. * ; COMMITTEEs. The commuttees for the year 1900 are as follows:â€" > From Messrs J. M. Scully and F. Holwell, County Auditors, with stateâ€" ment for 1899. ‘This statement showâ€" ed recoi}m $61481.39 and expenditures $61415.17 leaving a balance of $60.23. :ge;; $86180.03, and liabilities $25,â€" Finance: â€" A Hâ€"Erb (chairman), all members of the Council. ‘ That our deepest sympathy is hereâ€" by extended to his beraaved widow and affiicted family. â€" smofllbtomuo Geo. Hilker, a t lad to proceed with the occupâ€" From Sir Oliver Mowat, Lieut. Govâ€" enor of Ontario, regarding the Canaâ€" dian Patriotic Fund and asking the council to assist and coâ€"operate by taking such action as seems best to From Lieut. Col. Acheson asking for a grant to the 29th., Waterloo From Frank Shuh regarding Ccunty pupil to the Ontario Agricultural Colâ€" loge. From the Dominion of Canada Guarâ€" antee and Accident Insurance Co., roâ€" Though beavy be the shadow we trust, there will be given her patience to bow before the decree, and to them such a measure of consolation as is to be founi in the veneraticn cf his memâ€" ory and in the imitation of his exâ€" That this resolution be entered in the proceedings of the Counc‘! and a ©>py thereof be forwarded to tie widâ€" ow of the deceased. Court House at 2 p m Tucs ‘ay to hold cc-tlmu!L- Tuce Ay to hold their first session for 1900. The first business was the election Ti 5 wes iupennrnay chanee to to was oo ooa e e k it ie conferred upon him and the communiâ€" cations were taken up. COMMUNICATIONS From Mrs. Colquhoun applying for a grant of $15 to enable Geo. Hilker, ation of a basketâ€"maker The Council then went into commitâ€" tee of the whole with Mr Walter in the chair to strike the several standing committees for 1900. It was agreed to leave them the same as last year. The new member to be elected in the late Menno Hallman‘s place will succeed on committees to those positions occupied by the present Warden last year. _ _From Dr. Hawk ruigninx his positâ€" in a ; Trustee of Galt Coll. Inst. . An account of the life and death|dy. Mr. and Mr: of John llx. of Kossuth will be found [ left on a weddi on page of this issue. His frst| Hamilton, Detroit wife was the sister of Chief Flynu of| to their home in 1 Fiyun of Bhakeapears. â€" Of the children e Fiynn of Shakespeare. t . C. 1 of his first wife two, Annie and Roeâ€"| . ""*;,C; 908 : Mr. Jacob S. Hallman Elected Warden. From the Clerk of North Dumfrics Township with preceedings of a conâ€" ference regarding more effective cattle guards for railways. James E. at home; A. Edward a lawâ€" yor in Detroit; Sarah, wife of Mr. Nelâ€" nm,Pmud Maggie at home. By bis wife he had two children, Arthur E. and RBertha both of whom areat bome. _From J. U. Clemens, C. Bitzer, and Auy. Lang, on behalf of the National :’la.&l;lootic Society,asking for agrant of From Ontario Trustees Association with proceedings. i ' a rapidly gain‘h ound both of John Meyer of Kossuth will be found | left â€" on .D":dr;h“?i: mlmg :ldE::pop:ndyfio:an oo Faq on page six of this issue. His frst| Hamitton, 1.36:..." eapo uts e yo ol the same nnnd" mig wife was the sister of Chief Flynun of| to their home ipeg. “&“m one other beweer thas Fout T ifon of Siakcepaire." Of the ontitres en Siakie self." â€" It is the duty of the chuarch to Fiynn of Shakespeare. Ofthechildren| w C. Gross was married to Miss obile: opjaion on . gll of his first wife two, Annie and Roâ€"| Crors Stahie by Rev. Mr. Boese at St. P'“‘""“'““"'M 25 i . nust the gelia (:I"‘ J. H. Steiss) are dead,| paul‘s parsonage at 8 o‘clock on Tues. | 14°5tiOn8, .h‘hfi'““m. _ James E. at home; A. Edward a lawâ€" day evening. They were nm m‘l\omurd e ce yor in Detroit; Sarah, wife of Mr. Ne!â€" by Mr. Geo. Stahile and Miss ot speak: ‘M.’ ‘lu“' l!l s nM-c,Pmmdllmum Wr..‘w.m dm o. home. By bis wife he had two Doetrâ€"Weods. Mm ‘“Mfln stores children, Arthur E. and Rertha both ‘The +toGk jat 12 o‘clock kept open mfi"" T Do encfi ker ; Wed. of 1t dobn Down, am_ of Agi | it readeting merchante and olorks ,'l'hohcdhkphunmndql :o Miss Ret Weous ut the might be ldbym'w- proof of the 1 :r"“'.....""".“.‘.‘:.‘.‘;.“'«'.' Te O ns ooag n "~~+ paok: o. o haoee meole oo o mX t ccased fellowmen fathor 4 1 would such Mn im ’..‘( Itk.‘c::m-nlnbfl'” rush stores on that night. honset} ind uprightnte." "The Rmord| man and" the bridenaatd was We E:"..‘ :.‘ bait holiday " cich mmwb’ the ‘Reva. | Magigie Townloy. . The coremony WAs| waek Furthur communications were roceiy. FAMILY OF JOHN MEYER There was a pretty wedding on Wedâ€" | ciples of Christ. Christ taught them nesday afternoon at the residence of|the Lord‘s prayer. How many there Geo. Tanner, Mount Forest, when Miss | are toâ€"day who disregard the teaching Inez Tanner was married to Thos. L.{of this prayer and also the "Golden Walden, of Winnipeg. ‘The ceremony | Rule." was peribrmed by Rov. Kettlewell and| Socialism, the speaker said, aims to there were about fifty guests, mostly | better the condition of all men. He relatives of the contracting parties. | said competition, instead of beizg the William Barley of Mitchell was groomsâ€" | life, was the curse of trado. It encourâ€" man, and Miss Alva Greg?r“y, of Ashâ€" | aged dighonest rivalry. Socialism alâ€" down, Muskoka, was bridesmaid. ‘The | so aims at a better undorstanding beâ€" bride was attired in white organdy|tween employer and employee, and to and the bridesmaid in pale blue organâ€" | have the employees share in a percentâ€" dy. Mr. and Mrs. Waldon afterwards) ago of prod}_s: This movement he The bridal couple leave on Saturday to take up their residence in San Franâ€" cisco where Mr. Schlegel holds a reâ€" sponsible position _e=â€"the staff of the Daily Chronicle. 0. Galt Reformer.â€"Herbert Swmn of the Bank of Novsa Scotia, n spent Sunday with his aunt Miss Wright, Main St. Stanley Barkwell has returned from a visit to his former homein Rossmount. Miss L Zilliak, of Listowel is the guest of her sister, Mrs Chas A Wilson. Mrs Hy Schaefer has returned to Milverton after spenading a week at the home of Mr Adam Sippell, Alma St. Directly after the tying of the nupâ€" tial knot the guests sat down to a most sumptuous wedding breakfast. The numerous costly and beautiful wedding gifts go to show the high estecm in which the biide is held. Only the near relatives of the contracting parties were present. They were: Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Kiein, Mr. Geo. Klein jr, Mr. Otto Klein, Mr. and Mrs. Schlegel of Williamsburg, parents of the groom; Miss Letitia and Mr. Palmer Schlegel, of San Francisco; Mr.and Mrs. D. Morrison, Mr. Ezra and Miss Honora Schlegel, all of Plattsville; Mr. and Mrs. Doepel,of Hanover; Mrs. and Miss Emma Richter, of Hamilton; Mr. and Mrs. ‘and Miss Edith Alteman, of Witerloo; Rev. and Mrs. R. yon Pirch, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Muelier, Mrs. C. Rathman, Mr. and Mrs. H. Rathman, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Doepel, Mr. and Mrs. John B. Hett and Dr Hett Berlin. Miss Schuch received her young lady friends last Thursday afternoon and evening. ago. . He is now assistant foreman in mof'th:‘mrn lng one papers or indeed on the Pacific coast. 'l'honznz eirculation of the paper is 7,800 and 1 ‘tnoul&c'm are tobstantly n use. Mr Eph. Bricker has just wona diviâ€" sion court case against the township of Wilmot. Last summer hudhone beâ€" came frightened at a pig and ran over the side of a culvert which was nw@l properly protected, damaging his rig. He secured $25 damages. A very pretty wedding was solemnâ€" ized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Kiein Tues afternoo3 at 4 p. m., when Mrs Klein‘s eldest daughter, Miss Minnie Schuch joined heart and hand with Mr. Edmund L. Schlegel, of San Francisco. The ceremony was preâ€" formed by Rev. R. von Pirch, the bride being givyen away by Mr. Geo. Klein. Otherwise they went through the cereâ€" mony alone. Grossâ€"Stahie. Wm. C. Gross was married to Miss Clara Stahle by Rev. Mr. Boese at St. Paul‘s parsonage at 8 o‘clock on Tuesâ€" day evening. They were supported It will be held in the Walper House. | their present farm, which they bought, t on tnlP ind a, Jns maermae anmmed. aner mros c ies teinge ate w wer eb Apuie 9nE S We Mr. Ramund ho â€" ' h B ried in Beriin ues B i OJd Soploes, |youngest son marri d they gave up ried in Berlin Tues. is an old employee gqgmw"mgm Mr. Alex. McPherson over 20 years nnes l atteee ta ue fat C cieonlt pribly Sepfuen dibd houn Thr mz ky whur y woed io Actl:g D.D. G.C. P., J K Master installed the following officers at the meeting of the Samaritans un Tuesday evening:â€" C. P. â€" J. E. Bilger, H. P. â€" E. Klem, Mr Nelson Fhoman aeted ns best | preat rosh t Rev J B Bowman beâ€" e %“"‘wm"” "mm The Board of Trade tee© met in the Coun Guide â€" Dr. H. G. Lackner, 1st. W. â€" M. Roos. 2nd. W. â€" G. A. May, 3rd. W. â€" F. Kress, 4th. W. â€" J. Kimmel, O. G. â€" H. Hagen, I. G. â€" W. Schlieman, 1st. G. of T. â€" W. Cairns, 2nd, G. of T, â€" Dr. Hett. â€" 8. W. â€" J. Bastz, Sceribe â€" F. M. Janke, Treas. â€" J. Bactz, MERRY WEDDING BELLS. Waidonâ€"Tanner. The casket wascovered with wreaths of flowers from sorrowing relatives and friends. â€" ceased, who, he said had to his personâ€" al knowledge, led a consistent Chrisâ€" tian life, patiently bearing many trials and always cheerful, helping others to bear their burdens. Among the mourners were: Mr and Mrs C H Corton, of Pt Dover; Mrs M. B Clemens, and daughter Majorie of Toronto; Mr and Mrs A B Clemens, of Bcranton, Pa.; Mrs Foster, Plattsville; Mrs â€"Cornell, Preston; Miss Cornell, Blair; Mr and Mrs Samuel Martin, Preeton; Mr and Mrs Nafe, Preston; and the numerous Berlin relatives. The Pall Bearers were Mossts. J. B. Weavor, C BDunke, E. P. Clement, Roy Weaver, Chas Boehmer and Wm Nafe. lin. Her busband Levi Weaver, and three daughters, viz; Mrs.â€" Chas Corâ€" ton of Pt. Dover, Mrs. M. B. Clomens, of Toronto; and Mrs. A. B. Clemens, of Scranton, Pa.; are left to mourn théir loss, Mrs. 8. C. Weaver is a danghterâ€"inâ€"law, besides whom there are numerous other relatives in town. The body of the late Mrs Levi Weaâ€" ver of Toronto was laid to rest in Mount Hope Cemetery Tuesday, beingbrought up from Toronto on the 11 o‘clock train. â€" Service was held in Trinity Church. Revs. Williamson, German and Ford of London officiating. The latter preached the funeral sermon on a text chosen from the 10th verse of the 23rd chapter of Numbers. In conâ€" nection with the discourse he dwelt on the many good qualities of the deâ€" The second address in a series of talks to workingmen, was given in St John‘s church on Sunday evening. The speaker was Rev. Mr. Ingalls of Parkâ€" dale his subject being "Social Probâ€" loms." The church was well filled. ‘The speaker in his opening remarks spoke of the equal standing of the deâ€" ciples of Christ. Christ taught them the Lord‘s prayer. How many there are toâ€"day who disregard the teaching of this prayer and ailso the "Goiden The death occurred in Toronto, on Sunday at 3 a. m. of Mrs. Levi Weavâ€" er, at the residence of her daughter Mrs. M. B. Clemens. Sne had been lingering close to death for the past week, and the end was not unexpected. She was 70 years of age. Deceased was for many years a resident of Berâ€" SOCIAL PROBLEMS. LAID TO REST. Feb. 6. Stock and mâ€"-« of Simon R. Shantz, 4 west of Berlin and three and oneâ€"half miles southwest of Waterioo. Feb. 8. Stock and implements of Enos Cressman, on the Huron road 2 miles northeast of New Dundee. Feb. 9. .Stock and implements of.Hill ‘N‘ofiu' 1 1â€"2 mfl:dwgmlo;mhw south of Wellesley village Feb. 14. Stock and implements of Thomas Cunningham, lith con. of 3'{&'."""" 3 miles west of Hawkesâ€" Feb. 19. Stock and implements of Matthias Daub, 9th con. of Wellealey 3 miles northwest of St. Clements. Feb. 20. Stock and implements of Levi Shantz,3â€"4 mile east of Philipsâ€" burg and 2 miles north of Baden. Feb. 21. Stook and implements of Steiner Bros. 2 miles southeast of Elmira, on the Hilborp farm. Feb. 22. Stock and implements of David McMillan, on the town line of Wellesley and Peel 1 mile west of Macton. , Feb. 23. Stock and implements of Philip Lorch, one and oneâ€"half miles northwest of Elmira. Feb. 27. Stock and implements of Wm. Koebel, 2 miles northeast of Philipsburg, at Willbee. Feb. 28. Stock and implements of Daniel Wenger, 2 miles south Zot Breslau. * Mar 1. Stock and implements of Martin Schmidt, 1 1â€"2 miles southâ€" Mar. 2. Stock and implements of Jas. Red clover, bush........fi T5 to $5 50 Alsike, choice to fancy.. 6 50 7 00 Alsike, good No. 2........ & 00 6 00 White clover, bush...... 7 00 6 00 ‘Timothy seed, bush..... 1 00 â€" 1 35 Hay and Strawâ€"â€" Hay, per ton ...........$10 50 to $12 50 ~~May, mixed, per ton ..... 9 50 10 00 sinv, sheaf, per ton .... T 00 8 5 _ Straw, foose, per ton.... 4 00 5 00 Minneapolis .0 G5% 0 61}4 2 64% 0 60% Liverpsol, Jan.. 24. â€" Ycsterday‘s close: Spot wheat, stcady; No. 2 R. W., is 9d; No. 1 Nor., spring, 58 10%4d; futures, _ quict. March 5s 8i,d, May 5s 8igd. 10RONTO $T. LA WBEENXCE MARKET Grain« 4 Whenat, white, bush .....$0 60 to §.... 9 red, bush ......... ) 60 +« s fife, bush ........ 0 68 Teer H. Stone, on the townline between Peel and Woolwich. A. FRASER, Auctioneer. Feb. 12. Farm stock, implements and furniture of Herman Wilbelm, 1 1â€"2 miles east of Wilmot Centre. Apples, saxas+s es s# to 00 Pfi-tm";e:bluu.......‘o 3 % 50 TOROX10 LIVE SToCK. Toronto, Jan. 24. â€" The reccipts of live stock yesterday amounted to 46 car loads all told, composed of 499 cattle, 2,328 hogs, 878 sheep and Jambs and 33 calves. The quality of fat cattle was only medium, few lots of firstâ€"class, either butchers‘ or exporters, being offered. Trade was slow and the market dull, a repotiâ€" tion of Friday last, but M anything prices went still fowor. The marâ€" ket was glutted with old cows and cattle that were about half fat, the result being that prices were as low for this class of cattle as they were a't & “l‘f'l:? last fall. Jt to to nm""’fi fafie. (os, °. . i8 ‘ig ads of good butchers‘ and __ _ _ __ Chicago, Jan. 24. â€" On the re ports of freeh damage to Europear crors and seveore weather in the Amâ€" srican Northwest, prices of Chicag« futuces were boosted a cent a bushe‘ vesterday, and held the advance at the close. * LEADING WHEAT MARKETS. Following zere the closing prices at important wheat centres yesterday: Chi Cash. ‘)Jnn. ohhfl'l’ ”J% Ihicago .. ..$.0.. 3 New E‘x_)rk ‘ -ft% ‘0 134 0 13 Chieago .. . New York ... MEwankee .. 3t. Louls ... Toledo .. ... ire‘roit red .. Duiuth, No. 1 Fruit and Vegetablesâ€" Northern .. Uuin:h, No. 1 hard ... :. Minneapolia . Dairy Produceâ€" _ . _ _ ';,’ Butter, Ib. rolls......... $0 20 to _Eggs, new laid .......... 0 % 0 30 in Advance Took I‘lace in Wheat Faturer â€"Prices Irregular in Liverpool ~ The Lutest Quotations, Liverpool, Jan. 24. â€" The wheat narket opened below previous day‘s ast quotitions yesterday, but parâ€" jaily recovered, closing at about Monday‘s final figures. * goose, bush. .... Barley, bush ....l.0l.. Onts, bu8h ..........0. Rye, bush ...........>. Peas, bush ............ Puckwhent, bush ..... Beans, bush .......... Chickens, per pair ..... 00, to $0 85 Turkeys, per l{.........‘:ll' .gu Ducks, per palr......... 0 75 1 00 Geese, per Ib. ........... 0 08 0 00 east of Erbsville and 3 miles north of Waterloo. AUCTION SALES. MARKET REPORTS. 0 43 About a f Lucky Catch f > at Port Eigin y |. A Fish v%'g)} 3 SXCC in one day by Geo, Hasenflug. Your kind readers may think it somewhat £shy to tell you â€"through thess columms.â€"of catching many wagon loads of fish in one day during the cold weather, but it is : nevertheâ€" less a fact, although the term applied may not be quite in order yet commercially speaking is not out of place. The undersigned had an opportunity presented of pumchasing all the fish believed to be in Port Elgin which were promptly bought. The fish are all inte fall ontch consequentiy none are better; come and see them at your earliest convience as cured lake fish in kegs are almoet as scarce as hen‘s teeth this seaâ€" Of a fair part of a carload of fine specimens C .. + Geo. Hasenflug, New goods received for early spring trade. 300 pieces Crumb‘s prints, 5 bales grey cotton, 3 bales bleached cotton, sheetings, bleachâ€" ed and unbleached, carpet warps, all colors, 5 boxes black and colorâ€" ed ribbons, velvet ribbous, all The Creat Bricker & Dicbel. Trout, and Herrings BPe