The Sherbrooke examiner, 6 janvier 1902, lundi 6 janvier 1902

i The Sherbrooke Examiner.VOL.V.NO.17 New Series.SEMI-WEEKLY EDITION._______ SHERBROOKE, QUE., MONDAY, JANUARY 0, 190*J PRICE ONE CEKT S.MITCHELL & AGENTS r Waterman Ideal Fountain Pens Catalogues Sent on Application j Star CSothicg Hall | SIGN OF THE STAR.1901 farewell flu flail 1902 THE NEW YEAR UailiGS’ Flannelette WRAPPERS Ladies Flannelette Blouses Dress Goods and Tweeds at 15 p.c.off tor 15 da>8 only.Misses Tweed Coats at half price to elear before stock taking.A few barrels Redpatk’s sag ar at wholesale prices.W.T.01IGHTRED Marbleton, Jan.4 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS THE FIRE RECORD.Brigade Answered 71 Calls.Citizens Should Have Cheaper Insurance.Old 1901 has been a great one for this store.Prosperity has thrived on merit.Thousands of new patrons have been added to our list.Our business has more than doubled in the past few years—Thanks and best wishes to you our patrons.But we are not content with the battle already won.We _ have other worlds to conquer, and renewed efforts and greater £ energy will be put forth to merit your incrensed patronage.Wishing our Friends one and all A HAPPY NEW YEAR with a full measure of health and happiness, we are, very truly yours the STAR CLOTHING HALL, i.R0SENBL00M & CO., 97 A 99 WELLINGTON STREET, Next Door to Grand Central Hotel, Biw.L Tel 43 The citizens of Sherbroooke should feel gratified at the small loss from tire during the past year as there was no serious loss of property, although in June last two young boys, Antoine and Napoleon Desrochers, aged 5 and 14 respectively, were burned to death through a fire which occurred in their father’s barn in East Sherbrooke.During the year there were seventy-one calls on the brigade, being one less than last year.Only in nine instances had the tire gained headway before it was discovered or the alarm sounded, and more or less damage done.Of the number of chimney and incipient fires there was little or no damage done.The question of the loss and amount of insurance paid is a (pies tion that should engage the attention of the citizens, and an attempt be made to secure cheaper insurance.Last year the amountjof insurance involved was $307,225, while the actual loss adjusted or will be adjusted, as there is a claim for $800 not yet settled, was only $2,757.13.The fire protection in this city means a large gain to the insurance companies and it is only fair that a better rating should be given by the underwriters It is true that sometime ago Sherbrooke was placed in class A., but when that change was made the rates were also increased, so that while the underwriters say the city is in the first class, still there is no reduction in the premiums.The Cit> Council should certainly take this matter up with the underwriters and let them fully understand that with the splendid tire protection the insurance rates should be reduced in the city of Sherbrooke.There no reason why Sherbrooke should lia veto pay a high rate of insurance because other places are not so well protected.Contest In the East Ward That there will be one municipal, contests, if not two, two weeks from to-day is now almost certain.In the East Ward Councillor Fortier, whose term of office has expired, will not run again for municipal honours, and there are now two candidates in the field for that seat, viz., Wm.Brault and J.P.Royer.The former signified his inten tion of coming out some time ago, but the latter although approach cd last week asked for time to con-aider the question.It is now under stood that Mr.Royer will be a candidate.The ciuestion at issue in the East Ward hinges on the position of the candidate in regard to licenses.There are a section in this ward who are in favour of another shop license, while others are decidedly opposed to it.One of the candidates is opposed to another license, while the other is in favour.There is a good deal of uncertainty in regard to the South Ward, but there is some talk of Mr.L.C.Belanger coming up as against either Mr.McMa-namy or Mr.Caron.ARRESTS FOR TWELVE MONTHS.No Serious Charges Reported.LIQUOR TRAFFIC RESPONSIBLE FOR MAJORITY OF ARRESTS.St.Lawrence and Meg-antic Railway Company At the next eesmion of the Legistarure of Quebec application will be made for the passing of an act to incorporate the Saint Lawrence and Megantic Railway Com pany and granting to the said company the powers and privileges to construct and operate a railroad from a point on the south bank of the river Saint Lawrence, between the river Becancour and the Grand Reviere Duchene, to a point at or north of the head of lake Megantic, in the vicinity of the boundary line between Canada and the United States, also the powers to erect and maintain docks, wharfs, slips, piers and booms at any point on or in connection with the railway and the termini thereof.Smallpox In Coatlcook It appears that we have smallpox in Coaticook after all.It came to light this week that a family in ‘ Idl.middle town had been sick, two of the members for some little time.A doctor was called in and declared the disease to be small-pox.The two who had been sick for the longest time wr* » well towards recovery.The head of the family had himself been working all the time in one of the mills in town and no one can tell how many may have been infected by him.As soon as it became known the house was placarded and everything is now being done to prevent the spread of the disease.—Observer.JOHNVILLE.During the year 1901 the offences committed in the city, and which came under the police department, were somewhat in excess of the previous year, but there were no cases of a serious nature reported.Altogether 815 arres's were made, as compared with 243 in 1900.The liquor traffic is responsible for the great majority of the offences charged.There were seventy-•ight occasions in which store doors were found open or goods left exposed after business hours.This state of matters could be remedied somewhat, and the facts that premises are left open affords a temptation for the commission of petty offences.The petty burglaries reported were, when investigated, shown to have been the work of minor offenders, and the premises were readied through out-of-date appliances for securing the premises in the rear.The fact that Sherbrooke enjoyed a comparative imunity from any serious crime, is, of itself, _ testimonial to the efficiency of the officers employed to perform this important duty.The work done by the police is shown by the fol lowing figures:—Arrests, 315; persons given protection, (H); inquests attended, 2; doors of stores found open, 50: goods found exposed, 28; ambulance calls,98; lights found not burning, 184; dangerous places in streets, 8; children found and restored, 4.Charges of drunk and incapable head the list of the statistics of offences committed, being 86; drunk and disorderly, 78; drunk and loitering, 24.The figures also show that there were 21 charges of larceny laid, and 22 for common assault.The labourer tops the list of prisoners, the number being 157, while farmers follow with 24.Various other trades are represented from 1 to 13 respectively.Of the prisoners 49 were under 20 years of age; 116 between 20 and 80 years; 86 between .‘10 and 40 years; 38 between 49 and 50 years; and 26 over 50 years.There were 189 French-Canadians arrested; 50 English; 47 Irish; 5 Scotch; 16 Americans; other nationalities, 8.Of those arrested 303 were males and 12 females.Eighty-two were Protestants and 283 Catholics; 186 were single; 114 married, and 15 widowers; 160 belonged to the city, and 155 elsewhere.On the prisoners arrested were found sums ranging from one cent and taken from their person for mUUtMMiïiiHitiiii'iHii I FOR WASH DAY L5 Wash Tuba.Wash Boards, Mops, Scrub Brushes, Clothes Lines.:| Bran Bros., ¦ • - Wellillflion St.Are You Going to Entertain This Winter ?We are in an excellent condition to rent you Chairs, Tables, odd pieces of Furniture, Rugs, etc., at very moderate prices.Send in your orders as early as jigs-sible to insure choice selection.EDWARD’S FURNITURE CO’Y.FURS1 FURS t Thousands Sent Into Exile.Every year a laige number of poor sufferers whose lungs are sore and racked with coughs are urged to go to another climate.But this is costly and not always sure.Don’t be an exile when Dr.King’s New Discovery for Consumption will cure you at home It s the most infallible medicine for Coughs, Colds, and all Throat and Lung diseases on earth.The first dose brings relief.Astounding cures result from persistent use.Trial bottles free at all druggists.Price 50c and $1.00.Every bottle guarantesd.The St.Francis Bridge.The municipal corporations of the town of Richmond, the township of Melbourne, and Brompton Gore and the village of Melbourne, will apply to the Legislature of Quebec, at its next session, for the passing of an act authorizing the said corporations to construct and maintain a toll bridge across the river Saint Francis, between the town of Richmond and the village of Melbourna.The height of the arches or spans of the bridge will not be less than six feet above high water mark, and the span between the piers and abutments will not be less than one hundred and fifty feet.' a K-J., ‘MwgfrJ j# mM} jjh JVC ,.f j V \ The first pinches have sent folks hitherward for their furs, *ith their old ones to be fixed over.We’re busy of course, but want more, and want you to see the beauties of our stock.Garments and articles that suggest a frost New Years and promises generous warmth in the face of winter’s biting blasts.Their prices tell convincing stories worthy your earnest attention.Family festivities in connection with New Year’s has been about the only break in the ordinary trend of events.Mrs.Caswell entertained a small party of friends one evening recently.There are two or three more cases of measles reported, but this afiliction is now superseded by vaccination.Mr.Stephen Bowen has been very seriously ill, but is able to be up again., Mr.Geo.B.Cleveland was in Montreal the first of the week opposing the proposed scheme ot annexation of lour Compton townships to Stanstead Co.Miss Terry, Miss Coates and Mr.Jackson have recently been visiting friends in Cookshire.^ The last meeting of the l.O.G.T.Lodge was held at the home of Mr.Jackson.The next meeting is to be at Mrs.Terry’s.Madame Brosseau from Knowl ton, is staying with her daughter, Mrs.Julien Benoit.A party of young people were entertained at the Cleveland home for New Year’s, including the Misses Margaret, Ethel and Ach-sah Swail, Mr.and Miss Boyd of Sawyerville, Miss Wilson of St Louis.Mo., Rev.Mr.Boyd of Kemptville, Ont., Mr.C.E.Swail, Randboroand Jas.A.Wadleigh of Ulvertou, Que.safe keeping, aggregating the sum of $458.51, besides 32 watches, each of more or less value.The action of the Provincial Government in de ding severely with tramps in this section seems to have the effect of reducing the number of this fraternity from visiting this city in search of protection, as last year only sixty sought shelter, while in 1900 the number was 153, and in 1899, 360.The monies collected for the year by the department, which includes market fees, «cales, departmental, licenses, ami taxes, amounted to $10,648.27.^ f The net expenditure of the department was $4405.18, which leaves a balance of $39.82 out of the appropriation.HURRAH BOY’S Get your Skates and Hockey Sticks In time for a good winter’s sport.We have just what you want for Skates, H >ok‘3y Sdcka, Packs and Shin Pads Boy’s Hockey Sticks, 1$3 Practice Hockey Sticks, 25o Rega’ation Hockey «ticks, 3kc.Genuine Spalding, Genuine Spalding Hockey Sticks to Clubs, $4 50 per dosen.50o KIZEŒÜR, &c FOSS BELL TEL.t«T (tnsiKJTF.UfKATHK.CITY -PHONE l_ Revenue Still Growing.The customs revenue for Canada is till on the up grade.For the six months ending December 81 it amounted to $15,864,092, as against $14,613.051 for the same period of last year, or an increase of $1,251,-610.The increase for the month was $*58,604, the revenue being $2,569,015, compared with $2,810,410 for December, 1900.The offer of five nurses from Canada for South Africa has been accepted by the War Office.Seasonable, Delicious and Healthy, Lord Kitchener has telegraphed to the Governor-General asking him to arrange to send out some trained scouts.At All Times of Year Pain Killer will be found a useful household remedy.Cures cuts, sprains and bruises.Internally for cramps and diarrhoea.Avoid substitutes, there’s only one Pain Killer, Perry Davis’.LOUIS A.CODERE, HA7uMRSSh„, .The Magi.Caledonia Waters suit every occasion.Sold by all best hotels clubs and grocers.January Canadian Magazine Professor Gold win Smith |discns ses “The Public School Question1 in January Canadian Magazine characterizing our present system as mechanical and inflexible.He thinks voluntary schools might be grafted on our present system with some advantage.The Hon.L.G Power, Speaker of the Senate, discusses our Military System, and advocates the enrolment of all citizens in the volunteer force,with a shorter, unpaid drill reason.He bases his suggestion on the experience of Nova Scotia before Confederation.Ar hur H.U.Colquhoun discusses the Reciprocity Situation, and intimates that Canada has nothing to expect from the United States.Arnold Haultain gives a b autiful wor Ipicture of t he Sea.Wilfred \V Beaton describes a new Canadian Glac ier, his article being well illustrated.W.G.Ross gives a History of Street Railways m Canada, and Jean Blewett contributes a story.The number is exceedingly valuable.The War Office has accepted the list of officers for the extra companies of the 2nd Battalion Mounted Rifles which are about to proceed to South Africa.For pure blood, a bright eye, a clear complexion, a keen appetite, a go.vooate.N.S.25 men to out oord wood in Nova Apply by letter to th« Colonial 32 Broadway New York, or Ad Sin a.17 WANTED—Contractor to undertake out for u.on our own land-.wooil location Nova Sootia.Apply by iettar to the Colonial Copper Co , 32 Broa¦ *-*•'»'-o \ rheu vatitnm, ¦ y ii> s f bJ*#.chil-| btniiu, cramp*, and all alEictiona which I befal î man in our position I have no ! taf.'-n in naylng that P .in-Killfu t* , l> .! renieJy t > have near at.hand." I ••••! Intvrnatly atul Externally.Tw > Sizes, 2f»c.and Tic.bottles.WM.LORD.(SUCCESSOR TO J AS A #LAOO) The Leading Undertaker ard Practical Embalmer, Selling Out SOUVENT and many other articles suitable for the season, no trouble to •how goods, 118 WELLINGTON STREET, SHERBROOKE.DR.JENKS DENTIST WILL BR AT Lake Megantic, Friday and Saturday, Jan lOthand llth.Milan, Monday 13th.Scotatown, Tuesday 14th.Bury, Wednesday and Thursday, 15fch and I6th.Sawyerville, Friday and Saturday 17th and 18 h.BUTTER AND RHEESE MAGIMSY FOR SALE CHEAP.< heese Machinery only two year* in use, vf*.— 1 Large Milk Vat, 1 No.I Iron Cheese Press, 2 Cord Cotters, 10 Heavy Iron Cheese Moulds, 1 ^hesss Box Moulder, 1 Key City Churn, 1 Revolving Butter Worker, A lot of Birch shelving, with standards Included.Will ba sold choap, separately, or en bloc.If the latter, at a special law di^aoant.Apply to JAMES MILLER, ULVKKTON, QUE.5