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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1897.

 

 

COMMENT.

 

The “’aterworhs companv threaten
to raise the typhoid tax 75 per cent.

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We have come to the conclusion that
the “'aterworks company were in favor
of the passage of the by-law \Vednesday
last. The publication of their resolutions
was the best scheme of getting votes forit
that was thought of. Bravo!

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Constant agitation is having its good
effect. “fitness the following from the
London Daily Chronicle: “So long as
this policy of smashing the unions is
pursued we shall advise the workmen at
every election—and we doubt if they will
require much advising—to vote against
the men who are identified with it. be
they Conservative or Liberal.”

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Our worthy Mayor see ms very anxious
to point out the possible abuses that may
happen in connection with day labor.
“He did not believe in giving men soft
jobs under the pretax that day labor was
better than contract.” If the Mayor
knows of any such cases why dosen’t he
expose them. \‘Vhy doesn’t he tell of the
hundred of ways that the city 13 skinned
by contract work. Ah, \Villie, you are
sadly changed. Time was when you laid
awake nights and wept o’er the working-
man’s woes. But things are different

now.
as a:

It has been decided to place 313'. Wm.
Smallin nominatson as a candidate in
\Vard 4. This is a splendid selection.
There is not one of our Citizens that de-
serves more. at the hands of the public
than does Mr. Small. He has ever taken
a foremmt part in the endeavour to
secure good. honest civic government.
As a private citizen he always interested
himself in the affairs of the City, and did
not writ until he was placed in nomina-
tion before he spoke out. If elected he
doubt show the same public
spirit. He is not the tool ofany political
party. and electors may feel if he is
elected he will judge on their
merits and vote accordingly.

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things

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A meeting was held in Selkirk hall
on Tuesday night to discuss the bylaw
that was passed \‘Vednesday. It was a
pity there was not a larger number of
citizens present. Mr. Howell, during the
course of his remarks, brought out a
point that the citizens should reflect
upon. That is, once acompany is given
the privilege to use our streets for any
purpo<e they acquire a right that lasts
forever. They may have any exclusive
monopoly for a stated time. but they can
do business there for all time. Mr.
Ewart, the president of the 'Waterworks
Company. was also present and had a few
Word-x to say in its defence. And here
ietus express admiration for the very
fair treatment he was accorded. Con-
sidering how much the city was agitated
0v-.-r the company’s threat, it is remark-
able. Perhaps the personality of the
ge.::leman had much to do with it. Mr.
Ewart \\ uuld lead one to believe that the
company had been badly treated. But
they have not. The company want the
city to pay a sum for their natural
monopoly. This the city should not do,
as it is their privelege to lay a system of
their own. However,had the company
during the past maintained a fairly
decent system or had they shown any do-
sire to treat the community in a fair
spirit they might have expected generous
treatment. As it is they must take what
the city will give theta To cap the whole
afiair they endeavored to frighten the
cifizens into voting against the by-law.
But it didn’t work. You can’t bluff
western people. If the company carry
out their threat it seems to bathe general
semi ment to resort to the old system of
water carts. Did our trades unions roan-t
to any such tactics to intimidate voters
they would mighty quick be summoned
before the court.

 

appasredp letter from Thos. Kelly, of
Kelly 13:03.. contractom, addressed to
Mayor MCCreury calling the attention of
the council to the fact that - the state-
ment made by several aldermen that as a
result of the city doing its own work a
saving of some thousands of dollars had
been effected, was incorrect. Mr. Kelly
then goes on to show, from his point of
view. that there has been considerable
of a loss. This calls into question either
the veracity of Col. Rattan or his ability
as a civil engineer. Mr. Kelly asks that
a judicial investigation he made. At
last lionduy evening’s council meeting,
on motion of H. Wilson, the request was
complied “1511.2. stipulation being that
Mr. Kelly deposit with the city the sum
of 8500 to meet expenses in the event of
his not being able to substantiate his
charges. Mr. Kelly addressed another
letterto the mayor, which appeared in
\Vednesday’s papers, together with a.
cheque for $500. In his letter Mr. Kelly
stipulates certain conditions. (1) That
the investigation take place before a
judge of the court of Queen’s bench.
Now Mr. Kelly or his lawyer. or whoever
wrote that letter, must have known that
the first condition stipulated would serve
to defeat the investigation. The munici-
pal act distinctly states that "the council
of any muuicipality may pass a resolu—
tion requesting a judge of the county
court * * * to cause inquiry' to be
made into or concerning any matter con-
nected with good government of the
municipality or with the conduct of any
part of the business thereof.” The letter
insists that it he held before a judge of
the court of Queen’s bench. This cannot
be. it must be held before a. county
court judge. Now this may or may not
beascheme to avoid the investigation.
Or the letter may be for the purpose of
influencing electors at the approaching
civic election. However, be that as it
may, the people of \Vinnipeg, and especi-
ally that portion favorable to day labor,
are anxious to see a full and complete
investigation made and any endeavor to
avoidit by technicalities, either by the
contractor or city officials wil. but serve
50 sway public opinion. Col. Ruttan
seems anxious that the whole question be
thoroughly gone into and the public put
in possession of all the facts. In inves-
tigating this ques‘vion all the facts that
led up to the city’s doing its own work
should be part of the subject matter. It
would not do to stick up the question of
day labor for the purpose of letting any
contractor punch at it. If one is to come
under review. both should. Let the
court look into the manner in which Mr.
Kelly has fulfilled his contract; in the
past. This investigation is not for the
purpose of satisfying any single. indivi-
dual, but for the information of the
general public

 

 

The Wail of the Publisher.

 

Would you ask us why this donning,
\Vhy these sad complaints and rumors.
Rumors loud about delinquents

\‘.'ho have read the paper weekly,
Read what they have never paid for.
Read with pleasure and with profit,
Sad it is to turn our ledger,

Turn the leaves of this old ledger.
Due from volumes long since ended,
Due for years of pleasant reading,
Due for years of anxious labor.

Due despite our constant drumming,
Due in sums from one to twenty.
\Yould you lift a burden from us?
\Vould you have a quiet conscience?
\Yould you read a. paper paid for?
Send us money. send us money :
Send us money that you owe us.

'ihe electric brake for railroad cars is
pronounced a success. Electrical engines
are also being put on one of the Chicago
elevated railways. They have given
satisfaction at every test. The railway
workers will have to take their medicine
38.1118 as other toilets.

The engine wipers of the Southern
Pacific Railroad company went on a.
strike recently for higher wages. Until
lately the wipers, who were paid by the
hour, were able to earn from $1.10 to
$1.30 per day. but of late 5U cents per day
has been the maximum of their earnings.

The Journeyman Plastereis’ union of
Cincinnati has just mm a. victory on one
of the largest buildings being construcwd
in that city, all non-union men being
discharged and union men hired. The
chief reason was that the non-union men
were not. capable of doing the work in the
skillful manner required.

Governor Budd, of California, has par-
doned the seven lathets sentenced to one
year‘s imprisonment on a. charge of man-
slaughter growing out of the death of a
lather who was assaulted while at work
during a strike of the building trades in
San Francisco last year. The accused
had already been confined for nearly a
yw, pending appeal in their case.

 

The Grocer who advertises what
he sells, and sells precisely
what he advertises.

 

Finest Cape Cod Cranberries, per lb.

100.

Finest Quinces, 6 lbs. for
250.

Finest Mince Meat. 2 lbs. for
250.
Allin’s Apple Cider, per gallon.
50c.
New Figs. large, per lb.

200.

Best )Iixed Nuts, 2 lbs. for
850.

Fancy Table Raisins, in 2254b. boxes.

50¢.

Fancy Oranges. Bananas, Grapes, Apples,
Pears, Lemons, etc.

Veilings. .

Some very pretty Black Vell-
ings from 19c per yard,also White
Washing Veilings. Infants’ Veils
in Silk and Wool.

 

 

 

 

 

The METROPOLITAN

210 William avc.. next Leland Hotel.
E. A. WARD.

DENTISTRY.

”——

]. J. WHITE. L. D. S.
All Operations warranted satisfactory.
Charges reasonable.

 

WlNNlPEG. - MAN.
Over Central Drug Hall. cor. Main and Market
Streets.

 

WOOD ! WOOD l

We have a large stock of AJ Jack Pine and

good sound Dry Poplar, Tamarac and slabs
See us when you want to move. We have
experienced men and a large covered van.

M. P. PETERSON, 96 Dagmar St.

Tel. 789. Wood Yard opp. Central Fire Hall,
\V’illiam Avenue.

ONE PRICE HOUSE

Blafiets.

2 Cases, 150 Pairs Grey and
\Vhitc 10'4 Flannelctte Blankets
at 65c.

By Express.

50 Pieces more of those pretty
Japanese Silks, all shades, at 25c.

Dunwoody, Sleen ft C0
Photography

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GROUPS - AND — ENLARGEMENTS
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Young 8: Cotton’s Art Studio,

566 Main St. (Entrance off Pacific Ave.)

 

 

 

 

In all styles. $1.00 per
doz. up.

 

 

Satisfaction guaranteed or it costs you nothing

 

Smoke our “hello Damn;
Label and c0 help him out.

Army (S Navy

“'holesale & Retail Tobacconists.

Union l___A brother claims your support.
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_The largest stock of Imported and Domestic
Cigars. Pipes and Sundries at .511 Main Street,
S.h. corner or James. H innipeg.

GETTING READY/4,
For Xmas

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Fancy goods are all here and on our
Sample Tables.

W'e invite you to look over good< now
before they are picked over. The 25c
and 500 tables are filled with bargains
suitable for Xmas presents.

GO‘IYIINS, KENT & 00.

China Hall,

 

 

358 Main Street, 8 doors south ofI

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Portage avenue. 1

WAllD 4

As the time when the annual
choice by the people of fit and
proper persons to be their repre-
sentatives in the City Council is
fast approaching, we would take
this opportunity of laying before
you for your consideration the
name of one who, from his long
residence in the city and from the
active part which he has always
taken on all subjects pertaining to
the welfare and advancement of
the city, is in our estimation most
deserving of your support.

Mr. \«Villiam Small is a man well
known in \Vinnipeg as the fearless
opponent of all crookedncss, and
as the earnest advocate of economy
and efficiency in the administration
of the city’s affairs. We have
therefore no hesitation in submit-
ting his name to the electors of
Ward 4, confident that his election
will mean, as far as in him lies, an
earnest and faithful discharge of
his duties, as well as that we will
have at the council board one who
is perfectly capable of performing
all the duties falling to the share
of your representative in a manner
creditable to you as well as profit
able for the city.

Don’t forget that for the next
two years large sums of money
will have to be spent by the coun-
cil, not only in local improvements,
but also in the construction of City
Waterworks. It will therefore pay
any individual voter to find out
just where the candidates for elec-
tion stand on this important mat-
ter before he pledges either one of
them his support in this contest.

The ground that we take is that
your representative should be a
man chosen by yourselves; not one
who is the choice of a few inter-

ested parties.
jACOB BYE,
Chairman of Committee pro tern.

Photos .

FOR XMAs.

 

 

 

 

Now is your time to have them taken at

THE AMERICAN ART GALLERY
284 Main Street,

Oppo~ite Manitoba Hotel.

’Mrs. R. E. Carr.
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is the' Label of “'innipeg Typo—

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PH is graphical Union. Ask your printr
to put it on your work. It prove s tthob to
have been done in a fair ofllcc.

Spcirs’ Bread

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Diplomas awarded for Best Bread at the
Winnipeg Industrial Exhibitions
1894 and 1895.

A trial respectfully solicited. Call our driv-
em or telephone No. 6.

J. T. SPEIRS,

Cor. Maple and Fonseca Sts

OUR

Ladies’ Fine Gauntlet Mitts, grey

 

 

Prices draw
the People.

 

color . . . $1.00

’ Children’s Fine Moccasins . 50
Ry’s 6‘ l‘ - .75
Small Boy's “ . .65
Ladies’ Good Gaiters . . .23

Etc., Etc., rm, Etc.

E. KNIGHT & 00

351 Main St... opp Portage Ave.

 

 

 

YOU INTEND
XBUYING A

PIANO mull

 

It will cost you nothing to secure informa-
tion that may give you much money and more
trouble.

DO YOU KNOW?
That M eikle & C0.

are now offering bargains in Pianos and
Organs such as has never been equalled
in \‘l’innipeg.

 

\Vitness the following:

PIANOS ( Squares).

Dennis (Montreal) - $50.00
Colgate (London, Eng.) $50.00
(Uprights).

“Bell” — From

Heintzman & 00.} $150 to $300.

Slightly used. Good as new.
Guaranteed.

 

. ORGANS.
Uxbridge, high top, quite
new, piano case - -

$60.00

Uxbridge, (new) - - $75.00
“Bell," (6 octave, almost

new) - - ‘ - ' $100.00
Uxbridge, (high top) - $50.00
Doherty, high top - $40.00
C. M66 85 00., low top, - $35.00

Melodians in good condition at $20
- and $25.00. -

J. L. MEIKLE El C0.

WINNIPEG, - MAN.

 

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the best she had ever used. The
succeSS of your pickles, sauces,
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Rubber Rings
For Gem Jars
5 Cents a Dozen.

Also corks and hung; {orall kinds
of bottles. Try our spermaccti
“ax for sealing bottles; better,
cheaper and lu~s trouble than any
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Every Breeze
That Blows

Sings the same song—-
Buy Over-coats.
The snow that winter soon will
send means——

 

 

 

 

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The voice of economv cries—-
Buy Overcoats.
Common sense commands——
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