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Ailny ~ * Werénto, , apen # _ Rrate Denis ting of the J. E. Jone ‘ prepared tc request. Marion & Marion. New York Life Montreal ; and Washington. D.C., U.S.A. bRUSHES Yourg men‘s black and blue worâ€" sted satque suits, single breasted, long pants, sizes 32, 33, 3M4, 35, 36, these were $9, $10 and $12 per suit, your choice new .. ~.. . . $7 A man in trouble always apprecial tes a favorâ€"until he gets out. Men‘s and young men‘s business suits, single breasted, in newest ent,. beautiful pdllnns, best trimâ€" mings and perfect fittihg, worth $12 per suit, noOw..... ... . $ ©Escaped with the skin of my teeth," Job xix. 20. 2 F The Crossley and > Hunter revival has been so successful thus far in Brantford that it has been fracticalâ€" ly decided that _ branch meetings be , inaugurated. Wellington street church is no lopger large enough to accomâ€" Auodate the crowd#, @Wespite the fact Men‘s and young imen‘s trousers neat stripes, dark colors, fine imâ€" ported tweeds and worth $2 per PHHIEF y OW .scsvusue sivsrrine voiees .0 3 ‘that both auditorlum arfd basement @re being utilized, ~,. . ;.: a5 ag Men‘s and young men‘s fine cashâ€" mere trousers, dark beautiful patâ€" $3 trunks for $4 trunks for $6 trunks for terns and colorings, worth $1 per PiNCâ€" OW :. sirsury: syecouse. setsrgers ver ra repapm vrvety "birizs s s... & .A 4 seph Phillips Miss Georgina Hudson, kowever, declared that she knew noâ€" thing about them, and was of the opinâ€" on that her sister, who occupled & joint position with her, knew nothing. The investigation will continue along this line daily, according to Mr. Curâ€" ty, until he comes across satisfactory eVidence. Boys‘ 2â€"piece Norfolk sufts,â€" made Ih of very protty designs of Timported tweeds, sizes 25 to 33, worth 1.50 . BRA $5, BOW..«eq ug se 1. $3.48 $2.50 suit cases for $3.25 suit cases for $5 suit cases for ... $6.50 suit cases for EL Sn e eneteady "'{t‘“‘ Magistrate Deniton, Crown Attorney‘s attention was coufinedto an endeavor to find out about the secret deposits in banks or in n‘_u; deposit vaults belonging to Joâ€" * Werento, April‘ 2.â€".10"] Phillips, t of the defumet 'c.r.k cou:: , apent Sunday ,"over pon" rate Dcnln:.“;m luugyu‘ Atâ€" - ‘ ven at s 8 % One8, was prepared to m amount for his #v but the magistrate refused to bail under. any circumstances. appeared in the dock with the othe@r prisoners. j A doctor‘s certificate produced, statâ€" Ing that Miss Lilian Hudson was i and unable to attend the session of the court, was declared unsatisfactory by Crown Attorney Curry, Cighty per coent. ofall the brushes sold in Canadaare "Perbaps there will be a more satâ€" NSEL PREPARED TO OFFE Y AMOUNT OP BAlL BUT iT USED. @ . 50C Suit Cases Trunks w «hy drer + lV;:“i; WILL HOLD FAlég: f lAntlifn’tite'llgn IBERLlN» COUNCIL on Sunday| IN BERLIN THIS YEAR| Quit the Mines SUBMITS 3 BY#LAWS oo > um suran: mm i Cart‘ on RING t : To come and examine our new and handsome Spring Suits, our Cravenctte Top Coats and our New Hats, Shirts;=Ties and above all our beautiful footwear in Ladies and Men‘s shoes and _ slippers in all the newest styles (made in Canada) such as the EMPRES$ SHOE, ‘The KING QUALITY, The FAULTLESS, The SLATER and many other new lines made especially for us. Also a few lines of fine American Shoes for those who want them. Also Trunks, Valises, Suit Cases, Telescopes, Shawl Straps and the many other things we have to elothe, shoe and trim Men, + Women, Boys, Girls and Children. Our clothing department is now at the rear end of the Sovereign Bank and our Shoe Store. We offer you thg best values in the Twin City, â€" WE EXTEND A SPECIAL INVITATION TO PARENTS to bring the children to see the beautiful new things for Spring. WE WANT EVERYBODY TO COME, and we hope everybody will come and see what‘s to be seen. QN@ 6peeat®® $2,25 $a%e $4.48 $1.98 $2.48 $3.98 $4.98 $8 98 $1.18 $2.98 98 Mr. Geo. Moore was of the iopinion that it.remained with the Berlin peoâ€" ple to say whether they want the show continued. Personally he was of the opinion that one of the best fall fairs in Western Ontario _ could be held and maintained in Berlin if it was given the support it deserved. The Secretary also submitted comâ€" munications â€" from ~â€" Superintendent Cowan, of the Agricultural Departâ€" ment,â€"toâ€"theâ€"effectâ€"thatâ€"unlessâ€"steps were taken to reorganize and hold an annual show the Department would distribute the surplus to other . soâ€" cieties in the county. Decide to Organize. Aiter the Secretary‘s statement was adopted / the meeting ‘discussed the question of reorganization. President Geo. Latsch presided and alter the usual routine business was transacted Secretary W. J. Moody presented an audited statement showâ€" ing a surplus in the bank of $1,057.â€" 30. Since the last meeting accounts passed â€" last year by the Directors amounting to $73.75 were paid. The attendancetwag, verygratifytig and comprised some of"the most agâ€" gressive citizeus-;,o‘l. the 'l‘wiq‘(.‘ity and the North Ridiig, who take ~a deép interest in agricultural affairs. Among those present were Messrs.J L. . J. Breithaupt, Mayor Bricker, Ald. A. B. Campbell, W. J. Moody, P. K. Weber, R. Rerd, H. A. Hagen, J. Hallman, Pr, R. D. Orr, P. Luft, D. Kolb, J. A. Good, Hy. Hett, 1. Good, J, Bingeman, of Berlin; Geo. Moore, Waterloo, Geo. Latsch, Cenâ€" treville; C. S. Weber, Heidelberg; E. W. Wilson, and J. Stauffer, Waterloo Township, and ofhers. The Society did not hold its annual show last fall owing to being unable to: secure suitable grounds, and the interest in its affairs was allowed to diminish to such an extent that the annual meeting for 1906 was not raliâ€" ed. The introduction of the new Agâ€" ricultural Societies‘ bill and its pioâ€" visions made it compulsory for the officers of the Society to secur» perâ€" mission to hold a special _ annual meeting,â€" which was granted. .. R Mr. Reid. stated that the Society Boys‘ ‘2â€"piece suits, sizes 27 to 34, made of very pretty striped tweeds, single and double breastâ€" â€" ed, choice of 4 patterns for .$3.18 ‘The announcement that the, Ontario, was handicapped or account of havâ€" Government proposed to discontinue ing no suitable grounds or buildings all Agricultural Societies that did| on and in which to hold a successful not hold annual exbibitions or show | exhibition. KHerlin and Waterloo were any signs of hiyclinood, and take| mutually interested and would be over whatever cash balances existed| benefitted by. having a good fall show for distribution among 2ctive Socieâ€"| here. ties in the immediate vicinit w 3 responsible for the well aitemded and| Moody intimated that hetween $1,000 what proved. to be one of the most| and $1,400 has been paid out in priâ€" enthusiastic meetings ever hcld by the| zes at the shows held in 1902, 1903 North Waterloo Agricultursl Society d 1904. In Elmira and Welleuley; in the old council chamber on Saturâ€")‘between $300 and â€"$500 was â€" paid day. aiternoon, out. * P \ Well Attended and Enthusiastic Meeting of Members of Agricultural Society on Saturday Affernoon. All our best. $3 Hawes hats goâ€" ing at.. hee Koi h eP oys L oc 998 Including a good lot of new shapes in stiff and soft. Fine fur felt hats, stif and soft, newest .shapes and â€" worth $2 and T.50, KOMME RC..sssmg poscs 10000009 w A splendid range of boys‘ short pants, all sizes 22 to 33, made of good strong. tweeds, choice ... ... Boys‘ and ladies‘ fine pure cashâ€" mere hose, doub e knees, the reg. 50c kind, sizes 8$ to 10...... . Boys‘ and â€" ladies‘ ribbed cashâ€" mere hose, double knees, sizes 74 to 94, at a bargain price ... ... New Shirts at a Bargain Price. About 17 doz, fancy soft shirts, these are usually ‘sold at $1 and 1.25 earch, some have cufts attachâ€" ed but most of them have separate A Handsome Surplus Felt Hats For all ages. MEN‘S rin UMAC $1.48 It was decided to assist in the work undertaken by the Berlin Horse Show Club and the Waterloo County Poultry and Pet Stock Association, and a grant of $25¢ was made to each. 49¢ The newly elected Board of Directâ€" ors met immediately after the meetâ€" ing of members of the Society, at which â€" Secretaryâ€"Treasurer. W.â€" J. Moody was unanimously reâ€"elected. enterprises, and its success. would then be assured. Before adjourning President T¥¥eiâ€" thaupt intimated that he expected every member to put his shoulder to the wheel and work for the upbuild~â€" ing of a permanent exhibition in Berâ€" lin. He hoped the same energy would be put into the affairs of the Soâ€" ciety that they put into their private Auditorsâ€"J. B. Weavéer â€" and ~M Schiedel. T * Directorsâ€"Berlin, R. Reid, A. B. Campbell, P. K. Weber, H. A. Hagen; Waterloo, Mayor E. F: Seagram, Alâ€" lan Shantz; Waterloo Tp., â€" E. W. Wilson, Josiah Staufier; _ Woolwich Tp., Waltee Veitch, C. S. Weber; Welleslgy Tp., C. R. Gies, John Hasâ€" tings. Me Mr. L. J. Breithaupt was nominatâ€" ed as President, and while he was reluctant in accepting the honor, on account of numerous other duties, he consented, and took the chair amid rapturous applause. > The other. offi~ cers elected were: #* _3 1st â€" Viceâ€"president, . (feo. Moore Waterloo. 2nd Viceâ€"president, Mayor Bricker Berlin. Cleo. Latsch strongly favored reorâ€" ganmzation, and on motion it was unâ€" animously decided that steps should be taken to hold an annusl show and that the meeting proceed to organ-i lre.. :; "!"; Mr.. P. K. Weber thought the show this year could be held in victoria Park until suitable grounds were seâ€" cured. Mayor Bri@ker favored Kolding an annual show and was willing to help itA along. Moody intimated that hetween $1,000 and $1,400 has been .paid out in priâ€" zes at: the shows held in 1902, 1903 A. Weseloh & Co. Directors Meet Officers Elected culis, your choice now at 85¢ for 1 lines and the $1 ones ME The best Umbrella bargain in Canâ€" ada, $1.50 line for 98c. These are also made in Canada and we have a large assortment . in stock in all the newest spring styles. In boys‘ &And girts‘ shoes we have many special lines made specially for us from $1 a pair to 2.50. Special line of Confirmation Suits for boys and shoes for boys and girls. Bojs! white sh ris Men‘s white shirts Men‘s white shirts Men‘s white shirts For ladies and men Boys and Girls Shoes. Stor e next to the Post Office BERLIN White Dress Shirts. hing Quality Shoes. While present indications point to & protracted strike in the anthracite RMelds, it is believed that the suspenâ€" slon will be of short duration in the bituminous states. When the miners l decided to permit work where the adâ€" ‘"vanced scale was offered it virtually put Western Pennsylvania out of the atrike column. ‘The suspension there perhaps will not last three days, and will not take the form of a strike Operators to Stampede. In private conversations, President Mitchell â€"is reported as predicting & stampede of operators to sign the scale. ' To Resume Tuesday. Pittsburg, April 3.â€"The mines will | be closed Monday, but all the works of the Pittsburg Coal Co. will resume uperations on Tuesday. It is believed that a majority of the independent opâ€" erators will eventually sign the 1903 scale. P * to pay the miners the advance of 5.55 per ton called for in the restoration of the scale of 1903. Encouraging Signs. Pittsburg, April 2.â€"Despatches from the soft â€"coal fields last night indicate almost a general announcement from the operators of “‘egtern Pennsylvania Nelsonville, Ohio, April 2.â€"Eight thousand miners in the Hocking Valley suspended work Friday night, but about 5.000 resume work, as the operators can sign the 1903 scale. . Agree on Scale. â€" Loulsville, Ky., April 2.â€"Coal miners and operaters of ‘Western Kentucky Saturday agreed on a wage scale, and there will be no strike in district No. 23. ‘The agreement is for the 1903 scale, and the contract is to continue until March 31, 1908. : Will Pay Scale. Altoona, Pa., April 2.â€"The Berwindâ€" White Coal Mining Co., at Windber, has posted noticks that it would pay the 1903 rate of wages. 4 â€" The duration of the suspension in its rntivrety is problematical . Even more ‘ro is the effect it may have on the Aadustric! praserity.pf Abe conntry. It is certaiif that ‘tWerc Is no ‘)mhiedtâ€" ate danger of a shortage of coal. That is improbable within sixty days. Hard Coal Talk Tuesday. Tuesday morning a meeting will be held in New York between the comâ€" mittee of .anthracite operators headed by George F. Baer and a committee of miners headed by John â€" Mitchell. It is impossible to predict what the result of that conference may be and on it depends the question of whether the suspension of mining in the anâ€" thracite fields will be temporary" or whether the struggle shall be to a finish. â€"«ension have been by the decision of he United «Mine Workers of America io work for any mine owner who is willing to pay the scale of. wages in force in 1903, still the struggle is stuâ€" pendous in its proportions. Indianapolis, April 2.â€"With the daw# this morning America witnessed the beginning ,of the greatest industrial strike in its history. Official orders alâ€" ready have been issued, which in «â€" fect will close the coml mines of the country. Of the 600,000 men employed in and rround the coat mines in the United BHtates approximately 400,000 will reâ€" fuse to enter the shafts. About oneâ€"half of the remaining number will report for duty, only to perform such labor as will prevent a destruction of proâ€" perty. The actual production of toal practically will be stopped. GREAT ~STRUGGLE â€" BETWEEX LABOR AND CAPITAL BEGAN ON â€" SATURDAY.â€"WILL KEEP COLLIERIES OPEN. tiat 2e 5ie ho 8 5,000 Go Back. For menâ€" and _ women at . 3.50,« $4 and $5, are the best fitting, best wearing . and _ the â€" most upâ€"toâ€"date shoes made in Canada or the United States. Every pair is guaranteed to give satisfaction or money back, or a new pait instead. Comeâ€"see the 186 different new styles for spring and let your next pair be Slaters. No wthers genuine that do not bear the Slate Frame on the shoe, and _ we are the sole local agents for Bertia Thatâ€" this Council shall allow the above committee the sum of $1,000 of the profits after all expenses are paid by. them; that should the" «comâ€" mittee fall short of gaining the above $1,000 then this Council forfeit the above amount of $500 and in addiâ€" tion that this. Council shall loan the Committee of the Old Boys‘ Reunion the sum of $500 at once toâ€" defray exâ€" penses without interest under condiâ€" tion that the committee give the town satisfactory guarantee for the amount, and also that the books be audited by the town audftors. That this Council guarantee to the Committee of the Oldâ€" Boys‘. Reunion the sum of $500 under conditions, tiz.: The request of the Daughters _ of the Empire for the use of the Market buildingâ€" during the Old Boys‘ Reâ€" union was granted. OJd Boys‘ Reunion Assistance. Alds. C. B. Dunke and _ A.. W. Feick fathered the resolution giving assistance to the Old Boys‘ Associaâ€" tion, which was passed after the mover had expressed his opinion that Berlin would be well repaid in . the advertising it will receive as the, reâ€" sult of the Reunion. The motion : is S AOLOWST=«â€"*~â€"â€" n ob icticce n Beaty, Snow & Nasirith, Toronto, soMcitors for Lehmon Shirk, wrote on behaif of their client, asking for a settlement of the claim for damâ€" ages done his property by the sewage eMuent running down _ Schneider‘s creek. It was stated that Mr. Shirk is of the opinion that $500 is a modâ€" erate amount. to ask for his injury ‘and subering . and the inconvenience to which he has been subjected durâ€" ing the past several years,. If the townâ€"will pay this amount heâ€"â€"will accept it in settlement of all claims wrising from the acts complained | of in the statement of claim. The offer was made without prejudice. Want an Audit. Ald. C.â€"C. Hahn, Chairman of the Police Committee, was instructed and authorized to ask NMagistrate â€" Weir for all Police Court books for the purpose of having them audited. The above is in brief a summary of the business transacted at the April session of the Town Council, There was a large budget, but Mayor Brickâ€" er and the Council were equal to the occasion and were brief in the disâ€" cussions that took place on the varâ€" ious reports, and the deputations were limited to ten minutes in which to present their views to the Counâ€" ?i!."rmmmâ€"mmm the rate was put off until a special meeting to be held. next week, and in the meantime the various commitâ€" tees will meet during the week .to prepare their estimates. All the members were in their plages _ when Mayor Bricker took the chair at .8 o‘ctock sharp. 7 To Ratepayers.â€"â€"$55,000 for the Lighting Plant, $18,000 tor Sewer System and $3,000 for Fire Dept. More Sewer Damages Every pair â€" guatanteed or money hack. Come to us for reliable shoes and rubbers; We pride ourselves on the quality of the shoes we sell. The satisfaction they are giving and the patronage they have brought and held. Girls‘ shoes, sizes 8 cial at i5c to.. Shil Misses‘ shoes at Womun‘s rubbers, 60c to Little gents‘ shoes Boys‘ shoes at $1 to Ladies‘ shoes at 98c to Men‘s shoes at 1.25 to Children‘s shoes Men‘s rubbers at 85¢ to Children‘s gubbersâ€" 40 and Misses‘ rubbers, 50¢ to Boys‘ rubbers 60 and Infants‘ shoes at 2% to In answer ‘to questions Mr. Breiâ€" thaupt stated that the gas pipes that would be taken up would be used in other parts of the town. That the business increased 60 per cent. last year. If the people vote down â€" the byâ€"law the Commission would be compelled to stop taking on more consumers. as at present the , plant is running at full capacity. In regard to Niagara power the Commission did not expect it would be delivered in Berlin in less than three or five years, but when it does come the machinery that is being installed will be useful in distributing the . power to the consumers. Under any cireumâ€" stances Berlin will have to maintain an auxiliary plant capable of supplyâ€" ing the demand. The Commission will be able to pay the interes; on the increased debentures as heretoâ€" fore. The gas engines have provel a success and producer gas is the most paingt hoobns aopes uaceyious, .nn CC nSM9 BgRINSE segying. _ The public is warned against buying gates that infringe against Frost Wire Fence Co.‘s patent, as purchasers as well as users are laying themselves Hable. For sale by for the purpose of paying debts and making improvements. They promised that af these improvements . were made the Commission would be able to show a surplus each month,. which their reports showed has been the case. ‘The North Ward has practicalâ€" Iy no gas connection and â€"a _ large number of consumers could be securâ€" wd if mains were laid in that _ porâ€" tion of the town. The Chairman read a list of the extensions it is proâ€" posed to put down, as well as the machinery that will be installed, which will cost about $60,000, _ The Commission can finance the balance if the town gives it the $55,000 asked‘ for in the Byâ€"law. Chairman A. L. Breithaupt, of u.el Light Commission, appeared before | the Council and explained why it was necessary to ask for the raising . of $55,000 for further extensions of the' plant. He referred to the fact that last year after the present Commisâ€" sion had assumed control of the, Quality in Shoes., Light Commission M. WEICHEL & SON . â€" _ Waterloo M. WEICHEL & sonN _ . Elmira ALLEN BECHTEL _ â€" _ â€" _ Baden GIDEON MARTIN \. _ â€" _ Heidieburg 1.35 to...... .. $2.50 at_SÂ¥c. to like papa s to 198, speâ€" Fie serdhrs o B $1 $2.93 6te 45 $3 $5 $1 Did you ever wear Empress Shoes* If not, it is high time you did. We have them in 16 different styles, and made in all leathers on perfect fitting lasts. They need no breaking in, and they wear wel from start to finish, and are the best shoes at the price in the world. Price J Many a girl who has money to burn doesn‘t seem to care for a match. He is a mean man who refuses to give oraise where it is ‘due. Workmen have commenced the reâ€" modelling of the G.T.R. depot, which will be conciderably enl}; â€"â€"ed. About $10,000 ~will: be spent on 1e woRk. R. The Anthes Furniture Company purchased this alley for $5, and proâ€" viding for the exemption of certain ; farm lands within the corporation limits from taxes, which are used in defraying the cost of waterworks, for fire protection, for making sidéwalks, sewers and the lighting and watering of streets. The Council adjourned at 11 o‘clock to meet at the call of the Mayor to strike the rate for the ensuing year. The following byâ€"laws were passed by the Council: i Providing for the closing up. and selling of atcertain alley 15 feet in width in â€"the North Ward, running from &t. Ledger street to the G. T. We are sole agents in Berlin To provide for the issuing of debénâ€" tures amounting to $3,000 for the purpose of improving the fire hall an¢ purchasing additional fire hose _ and‘ other appliances for the prevention of fires. The sum of $230.63 will have to be raised annually for twenty years. P To provide for the issue of debenâ€"> tures to the amount of $13,000 â€"for the purposé of defraying the cost of further extensions of the sewer sysâ€" lem of the town and paying the balâ€" _ ance of certain claims for damages arising out of &he carrying on of the sewage disposal works of the town. The sum of $798.09 will have to be paised annually for thirty years to pay off the debenture. 000;, four new generators to couple direct to engines, $8,000; line extenâ€" sion, $5,000; electric meters, $3,000; gas mains $8,000; coal handling maâ€" chinery, $3,000; completion of _ amâ€" monia plant, $500; total . $55,000. It will require $3,376.52 to be raised annually for paying the debentures. economical system of supplying powâ€" er for the electrical end of ‘the plant, Byâ€"laws Submitted. Five byâ€"laws were then read by His Worship, three of which will be subâ€" mitted to the ratepayers for ratificaâ€" tion on Tuesday, May 8th, They are as follows: To provide for the issue of Aebenâ€" tures to raise the sum of $55,0C0 for the purpose of entending and impror> ing the gas and electric light works, by adding a 250 h.p. gas engine and dynamo, $2,150; a new producer, $6,â€" THAN ANY OTHER mave in canama _Â¥f )\ $2, 2.50, $3, 3.50 and $4. combined in the Gates. A special feature is the frame of continuous steel tubing. This is vastly stronger than a frame with elbow corâ€" mers _ and T:nl:::bh castings, e m viun'fiml( hnutz against sagying. FROST STEEL GATES hh e strong_features