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The Reading Room in connection "with the Public Library should be 'one of the pleasantest places in the village in which to spend an hour three evenings during the week. 3Here may be found the leading daily and weekly newspapers, and the Jatest and best magazines and per- iodicals’published. And the best of itisthat, to encourage a taste for good reading, the Government prac- tically supplies ,the literature free. [This being the case it is a pity that there is talk of closing the Reading Room altogether. This :would be a poor advertisement-for Riehnmnd Hill and besides it would deprive our citizens of the reading of much wholesome and useful literature. The only drawback is a lack of good behaviour on the part of a few large boys. We admit that it would be better to close the place than to allow any kind of rowdyism, but this can be stopped if ‘the management is ‘firm. 'Let the librarian hand the memes-of the disturbers to the Chief Magistrate, but let him be prepared {to prove his case. There is always a natural plea that the ’feeling of parents should be respected, but as marningshavetrequently been given, if any sunnnonses are issued it will be well to let'thehw‘take its course ‘The war news of the past few days ‘has not given cause to think that the .eud is yet in sight. Lord Roberts 'drove the Boem from a cluster of hills which he is now occupying with a ‘loss of about 100 men and 7 ofiiccrs, but: later dispatches show that in an- other battle the British lost 350 men, ffive guns and a. large quantity of baggage In this last case it seems -that; Pol Broadway, who was com- mandeiiug, fell into a Boer ambush The total trade of Canada in 1868 tt'he first year of Confederation) was $131,000,000; in 1878 it had in- creased to $172,000,000 an increase of $41,000,000 in ten years of re- venue tariff; or an average of $3,- 760,000 per annum. In 1896 Can- ada's total trade was $239,000,000 an increase in 18 years of $66,600,- ‘000 or an average of $3,710,000. In 1900, if the remanining four months of the fiscal year keeps up the average, the total trade will be $374,000,000 an increase of $135,- 000,000 in three years of Liberal administration and preferential tarifi‘. The amount of bank clearings is :recognized as a miiabie indication of 4file condit‘ion of trade. The clear- ings in the six principal cities of Canada in 1897 Was $1,174,000,000; in 1898, $390,000,000; in 1899, -81,550,000â€"â€"an increase of $375,000,- ’000 in two years. The aggregate trade of Canada for the firsteight months of 1899 was $193,152,000 and for the same per- iod of the current year $225,287,000, in iii'c'rease for the eight months of Over $32,000,000. The domestic exports of the Unit 13d States in 1899, was $15.84 per head and of Canada $25.85 per head. The total foreign trade of the United States in 1899 was $25.31 per head and of Canada $58.90 per head. 'The number of immigrants arriv‘ ing in Canada in 1896 was less than 16,000, none of whom (speaking gen- erally), were from the United States; iast year 44,500 settlers came into the Dominion of whom 12,000 came from the Republic to the South. RICHMOND HILL, April 5, 1900 Chung-a â€"â€"H. C. Bailey. Outingsâ€"Canada Cyclo and Motor Co. Vaughan Council Jun. 13. McLean. New Admâ€"Jacob Ever & Eon. For Sale » The Newton Tanning Co. For Sale bv Tender-A. Quantz 6: Jesse Kefier Béed a-Jnn. A. Simmers; Changeâ€"P. G. Savage. Elxc flihcrnl ‘ORDER MUST BE KEPT. New Advertisements. BUDGET POINTERS. To The Editor 0! THE LIBERAL Sm,â€"I accidentally got hold of a copy (If Markham township By-Laws which have just been printed in pamphlet form. Besides by-laws re- lating to the division of the township puunds and pound-keepers. dogs run- nin at large, planting of trees, public bea th. &c., there are Acts relating to ditches and water-counses, noxious weeds, line fences. births, marriages, deaths, 52c... abOut which people have aright-to know. People‘are contin- ually breaking by-luws, and When they are confrunted theypleafl ignor- ance. of the law. ' K'- fih’épééw‘fii: '61; T'ia'i: LR. THORNHILL. ApriN. 1900. Markham has made a good move, and if our own township, Vaughan, would get, their byâ€"lélws printed .it would sm'e‘umny disputes as old resi- dents say‘t‘hey‘ never yet, :aw :1‘ copy. I think Ratepaym' must, be. very anxious to have this Village Bonus. It just dawned on me, that Bntepayer musL be the mun that seemed m anx- ious a. year ago to Bonus the Village for $6,000. P. G. SAVAGE, Reeve. Richmond Hill, April 4. 1900. ' You will notice the List cimspnf Mr. Patbersrn’s letter. re- $15,000 hun- us. Int, once endeavored m find nut as suggested by Mr. Patterson from some of the leading citizens and laid the matter before the Council. I got no encouragement from either Citizens or Council and cmnmunicated the facts just as I gobthem. Thatthoy did not, think that a $15,000 bonus could he carried here. I think I have done my part as Mr. Patterson sug~ ge§ted to me. Trustng that you may 1m piousvd to place this matter before- ym'fl: Ouum-il and leading citizens and advisr Tfie of the feeling with regard tn thusmno at your earliest convenionmn. . ‘ I am Yours wary t1 ulv,‘m W. S. PATTERSOS, 51 Janes Building. 75lgnggfit. The shoe. company to give as secure ity for the carrying out uf the, suggest- ed agreement a first mortgage npnn all of their plant and really, but which mortgage shall contain +1” covenant providing that for each ‘and every year that the shoe company comply: with the operating conditions menâ€" tioned almve there shall be discharg- ed from the value. of said mortgage 3'. sum equal to tone-fifteenth of the whole of the original mortgage sun) so that at the expimitinn of a. term of fifteen years the shins camp-any shall be given a clear reléamiffrmn-T‘any of the liability cantained in {he- mort- igztge and agreement. (lpulull A\u .V\Iu| v\IuoI\Ar.|uLl\IIJ, \ m , That a bonus uf‘$15.000. and exemp- tion, other than schcn‘l autos, from taxation, be granted in cousidvmtiqn of which a factory will be established employing at least 50 hands with an annual pay 1-011 of about $20.0 )0. PETER G. SAVAGE. Esq. Reeve of Richmond Hill, Ont. DEAR SIR.â€"â€"I rugret, Very much your being absent from the conference held yesterday with the Gentle-um!) hf Richmond Hill regarding the (-smh- lishment of a shoe factory, but 1 lug Cosuggest the following as a. line of action for your consideration, \‘iz ; DEAR SIR,â€"‘In ans'Wer tn Ratepay- er‘s letter of March 29th and previous one I did not think it. wurthyuf an HUSer' in fact. was advised so, as the writer seemed ashamed to let- his name be known. I have t'hangt-d my mind and callPd on the Clonk of the Cuuncil and procured the letter (If which the following is a copy. The report of an address given be- ‘ fore the Bollrd of Trade in Toronto on Monday evening by Mr. F. H. Klergue is worthy of a careful perusal by all our readers. The speaker gave a marvellous tale of Algoma’s Industrial developmenhand deseribed :1 great evolution which is taking place at Sault Ste. Marie where pump mills, Nickel plant, Re» duction works and other industries have recently been constructed. The speaker impressed his hearers with the fact that New Ontario is :1 won- derful section of country. To the Editor of THE LIBERAL and was surprised. Like in former engagements the gallantry of our men has not been questioned, but 'thereisa felling that more waw‘h- fulness should be exercised by the officers, and thereby save their brave men from falling into the traps of; the enemy. Township By-Law-s. The Reeve‘s Reply. TORONTO, Ont, Fele 13, 1900 n§}¢St. Turunto. $1ANB§R$ Efififi Money to loan onfirst mortgage farm proper ty. at five per cent. "AH! Enquire at Hc'use. stable and 2 acres of lund'to rent on Lucas sm. Richmond in. ‘ 37-tf H. A. NICHOLLS. 33' No. 1 and No.2 sold in Richmond Hill by W A”. Sanderson Druggist. On the premises, Richmond Hill. A thoroughbred Registered J erse Bull, and a. thoroughbred pedigree Berk- shire Boar. Terms $1.00 cash. For Sale or to Rent. Lot 28mm part of 29, rem- o! the 2nd con. Vaughan. consuming of 165 acres is {or sale. The soil is Sandy loam. there is 1. frame house, two burns (one a bank barn), and good outbuild- ings, The hum is well watered, and is in a. good state of cultivation. For particulars apply on the premises to. JOHN SUINEY. Is successfully used monthly by over 10,000Lad1es. Sate,eflectual. Ladies ask your dru Ho: Cook's cannon Com- . Take no ot er. as :11 Mixtures. pills and mitotions are dan rons. Price. No. 1. $1 get her No. 2. 10 deg stronger,” per box. 0. l or 5, mailed on receipt of price and two l-oent sgaggg. The pyol§_Co:9pnny Wingsgti Ont. tam s. 'llJe 0003 vamp-n] w luuaut uln- Q‘gioe. 1 and 2 sold and recommended By All responsible Drugsma in Cannon. East parts of lots 59 and 60, let con. Markham. and south east quarter 0110!: 61, lst con., Whit- church. Apply to 38-3 NAUGHTON BROS. Elgin Mills Transacted. HIGHEST CURRENT HATES PAID 0N BEPUSITS. AUBURE FLGUfilféG WLLS. Geaeml Bankiag Business RICHMOND HILL JOS. HALL, A\ MOODIF, -â€"-AND-T High Grade " Family Flour FOR SERVICE AURGRA BELLE Tnumnu, April 12- Credit sale 0! driving hnrses, cu'nle. Vehicles. sheep, burness, Jun. at. Richmond Hill,the llropertv of W. h. Pym-tor. Sale at. 1 o'clock sharp. Terms 7 months. Buineun‘ lie McEwen. auctioneers. 1 WEDNESDAY April 11- Credit Baleof farm stuck, ‘ implements, 62c . at 'l‘bomusmi'a Hotel, Lansing, Sule atlo'clocki ’l'eumaBn’ionths. Eulzardt Jz Prentice. uuciiuneera. FBIDAY, April Iiiâ€"Auction sale of blacksmith tob’la,hiidaeholiliuruimre, etc.. at )‘l-lgely, the property of A. Martin. Terms cash. J. 1). Bewmau. mmiinneen. Sn'mumr. April l~l â€"Auciinn st. 3 of viilngo lots I m the Village of Westun. Sale in l o'clocs. 1 Saigenn a Mo swan. auct-igneors. I WEDNESDAY, April lb~Creni£ sula of horns and vehicles near Pine Grove, the property of J. Haslom. Terms 7 Inumus. Smgeon a McEwen. auccioneers. I SATURDAY. April 21â€"Credic sale of horses, vehicles. etc” at Maple, the property of Amos Snunk. Sale M. 1 o'clock. Terms 6 mu-nths. Baigeon A McEwcn,uuctinueers. E‘Pnrties gecaiug their bills printed at. this Office will receive a. notice simiiar w the above FREE OF CHARGE Any Fluur will make Bread, but we will guaranty? Money to Loan To make more bread. lighter bread and bread that will keep moist longer. and better flavor- ed bread with less lah- (n' than any other flour. A Branch of this Bank has been Opened at; Mudé to suit the people and‘snld at a. l'éasonalrle price. Res! Farm for Sale l npi NAUGHTON BROS. SELL I‘fi‘ , It is'strictly cook's co'tton'mt Canyons! J. F. ROWLAND. gating Agent. TO RENT Of Canada .32-tf al Sale Register. En uire at THE ' BERAL ()fiue T. LUDFORD, $1,000.01“) 600.000 Richmond Hill. Elgin Mills. PA) st. 6 of viilago 101.5 I Sale M l o'clocs. 1 gueors. l sala of horses and , the ptupeny o‘f Newest Colorings at lowestprices from‘5c. up, Border and Ceiling to match. Special line as low as 3c. ; good i value at 5 to 100. per roll. We make a specialty in Mixed Paints in all colors from the best makers. Dry Colors in all shades. Boiled and .Raw Oil pure. Turpentine, Varnish, Carriage and Furniture Japans. Paint Brushes all sizes,.in fact everything needed for painting. ’ Large stcck of Furniture, cheap for cash. Picture Frames made to order. Stook of Fresh Grou vies aiways on hand. WALLPAPER! WALL PAPER! ARTISTIC DESIGNS! ’ Richmond Iiill. Easy terms of payment. Samples_always on hand. C. MASON, Axe Handles, 56. up; Crosscut Saws, 50¢. per foot up; Axes, 70c. up; Rogers’ Butcher Knives, Ioc.; Pocket Knives, 5c. to 75s.. Cow Chains, 12%c. Hardware, Tinware, Stoves, Hockey Skates, 50 cents, com- plete, and everything sold at a reasonable price. All kinds of Tinware made to order. Gentleman’s, Ladies’ and. Children’s Shses. Ewgaim Eveyy Day! We sell Boots, Shoes and Rubâ€" bers of the right kinds at the right prices, and hawe, Without doubt, the best assortment in this vicinity. HARDWARE STORE You. And so can afford to give you bargains for your money. Custom work a specialty; repairing promptly and neatly clone ROBERT Saver-es You cannot fail to be pleased with your selection. Shoes to suit everybndy, both young and old. \Ve are doing a strictly Repairing Promptly Done. med H S A G Come and inspect our new lines of H. G. BAELEY, MAPLE Richlnond Iâ€"Iill l Any customer] ' presenting this Coupon at our store on Satur- day, Apr. 7th, Will reeeiveadisoount g of 152: on any pur- ' Chase of Boots,‘ Shoes or rubbers. mun- can... SEWING MflBHINE No. 18. PIANO, ORGAN . P. G. SAVAG E IF YOU WANT TO BUY A Richmond Hill CALL ON OR WRITE OR