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j, c I I . y , HEW ADVERTlSEMENT?) {its Sodium. RICHMOND EIan. Thursday, Jan. 25, ’94 “IV -7 Ariâ€"lg THE SINGLE TAX QUESTION. The Single Tax Association of Toronto are pressing their case with vigor, by inviting municipali- ties to petition the Ontario Legis- lature in lavor ol the cause they ad,- vocate. The petition reads as fol- lows :â€" To the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario : ‘ The Petition of the MuniCipal Council of the ...... humbly showeth: That whereas the. Legislature of British Columbia has given power to the Councils of Municipalities in that Provmce to relieve from t_ax~ lation all personal property, build- iugs and. other improvements,either partially or wholly, and to raise their revenue from a tax on land values; . _ . And whereas legislative action in the same direction has been taken in other British Provinces, notably Manitoba, Alberta, New Zealand, Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia ; And whereas such legislation will enable Municipalities to encourage the beneficial use of capital in the employment of labor, and in the en- richment of the country, whilst dis- couraging the misuse of capital in speculation and monopoly; we therefore pray that your hon- orable body Wlll grant similar powâ€" ers to the Municipalities ot this Province. ...... . ....Mayor or Reeve. ........................ Clerk. The circular and petition were laid before the Village Council at its first meeting of this year, and alter some consideration it was decided not to take action in the matter, as -it appeared to the council that such a system of taxation would not be equitable in so far as the poor rateâ€" payer was concerned. By way of illustration of this view, let us suppose a case where there are two ratepayers side by «side, each owning a one acre lot. 'rOne may be a laborer or mechanic, ‘with a house suitable to his circum~ stances ; the other may be a well~ to-do person with money in the, bank, out on mortgage, or other- wise, and having large means at his disposal, erects a palatial residence on his acre. Yet according to our view of the single tax question, the laborer or mechanic will be com- pelled to pay an equal amount oi taxes on his acre to that which can be collected from the man residing along side of him in a fine brick residence, supposing the land of each to be of equal value. Vile would like some advocate of the proposed new System to enlighten us as to its justice. The three youngsters, all sons of prominent French-Canadians, .aeho recently endeavored to blow up with dynamite the Nelson monu- ment in the French section of Montreal, owe their present liberty “to the tact that they are living on British soil. For their reckless folly they were fined $325 each, but had they lived in France they would have been taught that such a charge would not be settled by the pay- ment ot a few dollars. No doubt the minds of the young dynamiters were influenced by previous appeals to rac1al prejudices. Only a short time belore the escapade, a citizen of France, whose love lor the mem- ories ot the heroes ot his native land outweighed his good judgment, wrote a series of letters descriptive oi the private weaknesses of the English admiral, and condemning the presence of the monument in that particular place. Had not a companion of the lads warned the police that dynamite was intended the outrage might have been tollow- ed by loss of lite. Now, however, that the affair is settled the escapade should not be remembered against the French as a nation, but as em- anating from the prejudices of a!‘ few misguided individuals. Buttonville There was quite a stir in our usually quiet; little village during the last four days. The occasion of it was the IOIst anniversary of St. John’s Lutheran Church. It. is now10] years since the Lutheran Church was established in Markham Township by the first settlers, hardy Germans, under the leadership of bold Captain Bereczy; and just one year since a handsome church was dedicated here as a centennial memorial of that noteworthy event. On Sunday afternoon lcv. J. E. Whitteker, M.A., of Easton, Pa, preach- ed a most. impressive discourse on "The Rich Young Man,” Mark 10: 17 '22. The large congregation which crowded the church to the doors was deeply inipiesseil as was evident by the generous oil'izrinus and the many expreseions of approval heard on all sides after the service. Rev. J. A. Dunlap, of Zion Lutheran Church, Vaughan, preached a very iii- terestiiig sermon in the evening before another large congregation, on “The Praying Christ, " Mark I: 35. On Monday evening, notnithstanding bad roads and bad weather, a very fair audience was present to listen to a pro- gramme of a musical and literary char- acter. Rev. J. E. \Vliittoker smoke on “The Relation of the Lutheran Church to other Christian Bodies." .tev. l". Nicol. of Unionville, on "What the individual member can do l’or his Clinicli.” Mrs. Hood and Miss Hziflbiihrnck, and Master Alban Elliott and Miss Amid Elliott rendered two ducts in :1. very acceptable manner. But one feature of the pro- gramme will not soon be forgotten, and that was the melting of Mr. Hairy Eiclieinue'r, of Toronto. The young (‘ltiâ€" cutionist, who is not yet, iu'enly years of age, is a nephew of Rev. J. A. Dunlap, ot Vaughan, He showed in his rtci- tations a great deal of original talent as well as faithful preparation, Hl'd ivon golden opinions from all. This Will ct r- iaixily not be Mr. Eicheinger's last ap- pearance in‘this community, at. let-St if the wishes of those who heard him are respected. On Tuesday evening the church would hardly hold the throng gathered to hear Rev. J. A. Dunlap‘s lecture on “ Ex- periences iii the late American \Var.” Rev. Mr. Dunlap is a veteran of that. war, haying Served as Major on the stuff of Gen. White. From the l-cturer’s stirring descriptions of scenes in camp and field, on the match and iii battle, all present certainly got 11 good idea of “or in all its stern and horrible reality. A fragment of a bomb shill. niuslict balls and other relics were exhibited by the lecturer and eagerly ex-amincd by many. Rev. l'r. Dunlap will be invited to de- liver another lecture on this most inter- esting subject some time during the winter. At the close of the lecture Mrs, G. \Veidmau-Dunlap, of Toronto, whose father served four yours in the U. Army, sang a very appropriate selcction entitled “A Soldier’s Fureuell.” On Wednesday evening Rev. J. E. Whitteker delivered his lecture in “The Reason Why.” The rev. gentleman certainly a. born lecturer, for no one on derstands better lluW to Combine the grave and the gay, the humorous and the sober. In style and li'erary fibluli his lecture left nothing to he desired, and it. was with regret that his hearers heard his closing words. This closed another series. of seri ices that bids fair to become an amunl in» stitution in this community, having been a success both financially and in point of attendance. Both pastor and people of St. John’s Church feel greatly encouraged and also very grateful to the many friends of the congregation from all parts of the township who by their active par- ticipation and presence contributed to the success of this anniversary. January 19th, 1894. â€"-‘409â€" Car-rville lS We had an excellent sermon last Sun- day evening by Mr. McIntosh, Toronto. We hope Rev. Mr. Shore will soon be able to take his work again. Mrs. John Coon-tbs has been ill for some time with la grippe; glad to learn she is on the mend. We are glad Mrs. W. Cook is better again. Several from here attended the con- vention at Hope, where, I understand, they had a. good time. Times seem to be getting better in some lines, as our butcher comes twice a week. There is a talk of the gravel business commencing again. Mr. Mellisli has gone to Woodbridge again where he has spent ll. good part of the winter. Mr. Geo. Bone has received a. letter this week from his son in the North \Vest; they have been very anxious about him for some time. Mrs. W. Cook and Mr. W. H. Reaman wore in Toronto on Saturday getting a new library for our Sunday School. Willie, eldest son of Mr. John Tyndall, met with “hat might have proved a fatal accident. The horse kicked him on the head, but fortunately he was in close quarters; lie is getting better, News Notes. Mr. Donald Stephenson, News of East Toronto Village. was on Tuesday elected Warden of the County of York. In County Council Chambers to-day Reeve Slater, of Markham township, will moye for the appointment of a superin- tendent of York roads with a salary. r Hooper, who was tried for poisoning his wife, has been found by the jury “not guilty.” At the inquest on Tuesday it was shown that young Bacon, whose body was found in die Humber, came to his death by drowning. Tin ' was: __AT__ A. t. ‘ Eltldll’t Cheap Store. , _____ __ / SPECIALS : Heavy Canton Flannel... 5c “ Shaker “ 8 “ all wool “ ....I5 “ Comforters ................ 50 ” Cardiganjackets ....5o Cashmere Mufflers ............ 30 Wool Tweeds ................ 35 Blue Wool Serge ...... .. \Vool Hose Knitted VVOol Shawls........ Wool (square) “ 00 Table Linen .......... ......... 20c “ “ ....... . ............ ....3o “ “ “ Napkins, per doz....50 Children’s Suits ............$2.oo Men’s Suits ....... . ............ 6.00 Boys’ Cape Overcoats.... 2 50 Men‘s Overcoats 5.50 Ladies’ Boots ................$1.oo “ fine Boots 1.50 Men’s Boots ...... 1.25 “ fine Boots............ 1.50 ..20 lbs. $1 Granulated Sugar. Bright Sugar............24 “ “ u u q H u Yellow " . ...... .....3o “ “ Salmon........................3 for 25¢ Raisins ................. .. ..... 5 “ 25c Bakingr Powder ....15c per lb Good Japan Teal...25 “ “ “ Black “ ....25 “ “ The Orient “ ....45 “ “ ‘K H The Tamilkande....4o A. G. ELLIOTT, RICHMOND HILL. .1- ,,,;.,~. SW' «a. gag:- sees; €313. t . fl . this oliinralse Must dispose of their immense stock oi Dry Goods, Ready-Edwin Clothing, Ladies and Girls identities; g}- fiarpets, Boots £5 Slices, Contained in the store :55. g . a “i” 1. ‘3'“ :1 l. 3 King to St, TORONPEQ (OPPOSITE THE CATHEDRAL) Must sell the goods! Must get out of the store Before blotch let. Premises have to be vacated. Terrble Slaughter In the price of goods regardless of cost. A great opportunity tor those Who Want 2»: Bargains. Don’t miss it l_ Don’t miss it l It’s the chance of a lifetime to secure cheap goods. 4 NW; its: ._â€"â€"â€" VP. S.â€"â€"Look for the name Wield ..-“~ IT WILL CURE The worst kind of a cough, relieve that tickling in the throat and give instant relief. What ? VVny DAVEDS {DOUGH SALE-AM! Ask your store-keeper for at 25c. bottle. Sole ma‘nu’s, CI). DANIEL dz CO, DRUGGESTS, 171 King St. Eastppforonto, Opp. Clyde Hotel. Errorsâ€"orerrvs) salads HARNESS SEth Is the place to get good value in all kinds of Harness. Nothing but. the best stock used, and I defy competition in workmanship or price. FINE HARNESS A SPECIALTY. Now in stock, a full line of Wool and Jute Horse Blankets, Wool and Rubber knee Rugs, at prices that are right. MATASSANA ROBES. ide obe that is iving the best of satisfaction, the _very best Robe A finéatdzciiilthe Eoney alwaygs in stock. Can also supply you With Metassana or any other kind of FUR. COAT you may want,any size,to order. Whips and other supplies always on hand. Everything as low as the .oirest. Call and see my stock before buying elsewhere. Repairing promptly attended to. Geo. McDonald, - Richmond Hill. filtered/rost RE - STORE Klimt tRESElilTS Carvers, Skates, Sleighs, Knives, Forks, Spoons, Butcher Knives. A very large as- sortment of Pocket Knives. ChOpping Axes 60c. up. X~cut saws 50¢. per foot up. Hardware of all kinds cheap for cash. Tinware. Repairing done. 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