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Sn HYaloNs fia std Residence, Queon fice hours--8-t0 10 a1 ; Lore : Sas Jed p and Evenings. 0s ib I one in office and Houde, - opén night an: over geet WIN. H. HARRIS, BA. LLB: ~ BARRISTER) &euy Successor to" and ogen offices of the late TF. Private Funds as 4 per cent. Feb. 7.4801 Jno. W. Crozier: ARRISTYR, SOLICITOR, CONVEVANGER, F &e. Office at vesidence, 6th Con. Reach: (one milo west of Port Pertg,)-- Moxey To LoaN. E Farewell, K.C., LL.B}, Coun J. v B Asreos Barrister, County Sol- sitor, &6., Notary Public and Conveyancer. nln rSouth wing Court Hodse, Whitby, nt. < W. A SANGSTER, DENTAL SURGEON. Office Hours--9 to 42 a.m', 2 to 6 p.m. Als dpen Saturday eveninge. ear GHld Filings, Bridge and Crown Work a Spesinfly, Vitalised Air. DR. R. L. GRAHAM SuGoessor to DR. FD. MoGRATTAN DENTIST PORT PERRY, -- -- ~ONT. RE PORT . All branches of Dentistry, including Crown and Bridge Work successfully al ©. phasticed. Artifical Teeth on Gold, Silver, Aluminum ¢ or Rublier Plates. Fillings of Gold, Silver or Cement Painless extraction when required: && Prices to suit the times® - : : pr North Ontario Observer A Weekly Political, Agricdltiral ano Mi amily Newspaper 13 PUBLISHED AT PORT PERRY, ONT. EVERY THURSDAY MORNING Rn BYs ins ~_ H. PARSONg- "gi SOVERRAIS rar FS TE THESE terms will (n.all cases be strictly adhered to JOB DEPARTMENT," Letter Heads, Weéading Lavitations, Blaok Poi Reseipé Bodie: Bushmen ards a Gluties, 1 Cv; th south, conneoted |. A VE nt: of she : ; Yarnold-- 4 Dillon Hinge-Stay Fence Manufactured by (the Owe Sotiitd . Wire Fence Uo. Ltd., and am prepaied to supply this. whole community witl, the very BEST WIRE FENCE produced on his Coutinent and at prices that can not fail to satisfy purchasers. The Dirron Fence is withott » peer . It is the BEST because it is flexible ; it is a square mesh ; it is a perfect hinge-stay fence, therefore tis imposible to bend the stays, in fact it is the best fence made in this or any other country, Befote purchasing a Wire Fence don't fail to inspect (he Diirox Frnce, J. H Brown, Dracer IN AGRICULTURAL ImrLE MENTS AND MACHINERY, Seae April 6, 190s. Save andi gaugtion pe ET N returning thanks to the public for th patronage extended to me for over 3 years, | wouid respectfully intimate that am, ds wsdl, Bow ready for business, and have a Large & Assorted Stock OF DOUBLE AND SINGLE HARNESS which I am determined to sell very CHEAP As ay inducement to Cann purchasers -A Tissoust of 10 por omh- will be allowed on all Sales from now until Jan, 1st next, All work being Zr MADE BY HANDE3 and wh factory work kopt in stock, fhe super ority of tify goods wilt at once become Frparait, i ntending putthasers will find that by giving me a call hefore looking elsewhere they can Je anited in quality and price, my long expérience in the trade being ao. indie putavle guarantee that pettect wits will be given by any article puréhaséd; . rortiteg ja my line of Sus constantly : and and repsirs nedily thended to. fot Tk "JOHN ROLPH. Dee. |Wate « Bankes 48d Brokers. MONEY TO LOAN (4 ef elit upwards-- British Capital) INSURANCE REAL. ESTATE . Marriage Licenses. eF Agénts C' P. Ri Ge. fo a ORNS gunca | You can painlessly l0Y9 Any evr, 4 } rh soft or bicediu, x Hidyine Putnam's } ori Foxtmeior, It nover burns, leaves no sent ontaiis nonchls ; is harmless because compo ly of healing gums and balms. mn yours in we. Cure guarantoed. Sold by all ta. 1 ¢. botlles. fuse substitutes. 2 PUTNAM'S PAINLESS CORN EXTRACTOR Maile Close. hat k Nortli-- 9.004. m, South--11.20 a. w. North-- 5.15 p. m. Going South--10 p.m Going G === GH. JACKSON, Licensed Anctioneer, Valftator, &c. FOR THK COUNTY OF ONTARIO AND TOWNRHIY mencement cf Mr. OF CARTWRIGHT, y SHES at this the & another Auction S8le Season tq re- tura thanks to hié famerous pairons for Hernwall, April 19:=Fhe trial of past favors, In'fequesting their esteemed My. and Mrs Clayton 'Bickford, charg. and. contipued patronage he desires 10 4 with manslaughter ut the sosizes tate that no vffdrt or pains will Lo pared poo was resumed yesterday morn. on his part tw wake all sales entrusted to | : Dr. D. O i of Cornwall, him successes. His very extensive practice obs oh opinion a2 Lit probable cause in 'the past should be a sufficient recom oa 0 Tle Tot the evid Sib mendation as to his ability. AU Sal sive into his chatge Will Shs ite Thia"enisctuded: theieats for crown. noth foiind t # th promptnoss and Sale lis "0, ioniers- oie k : ; aE Hank us supplied dies, glilty in the evening, and were each Parties wishing to engage his services Senten y Mr. Justice Kelley io may consult his Sars REGINTER either at ge¥én Gears' imprisonment with ' The jury were out over su the Observer or Standard Offices, Port lébor. Perrd; {6% dibes claimed for Sales, and hour and brought in a verdict of make arrangements, or write to his address "guilty," with a recommendation of mercy. &r Phone at Residence, No. 81.81 "iy 0" qo00 10 called two uncles and CHARGES MODERATE § fal FRIoN. : scantily cl Nov. 1, 1901. Port Perry P. O r. z di be A vi Mt Bf A Central [Livery ESdesiss PORT PERRY. November, and clai Ham, thanking the pehlie for the GET SEVEN YEARS. and Mrs. Bickford Are Found Guilty of Manslaughter. The deceased had one of these on the night of her death. Bhe staggered no hog on per toy 10 oF 10 oaniles; : working on or 1§ o! , gunéing that 1 | without . res A waried her upstairs, for doctor. MY LIVERY | [2 | 'to my formet, Pixos of business Bombardment Has Begun. 5 bie 2 « London, .--The bards, ™ Street a ine Durdasaris began Job was well clothed & d of the family. She been tow spells, which they believed to be epileptic fits, which were becoming more frequent and more pro! ha kept a Liv i ive enaoh pleasi¥e in have removea many years. have ment in Port Perry, 1 DAVID J. & DOUGLAS ADAMS, : vement be halted, th pnd saw that two nely where he might gd | t ri minutes a dis- had risen In his the close street a lonelf- 1 him before. wavering a cab passed je street. The sight # man roaséd tHe cat: his whip, he passed ose, feigning to pull up. 5 civillzation. Chil dd Veered suddenly, and he hig ind. The vebicle stopped; bea in. : Bf? Tue cfibindn pected th the rodf door. Chllcof d his head. "Oh, any- here nea Pall Mall" he sald. Then, His the horee started forward, he put 'tp his handiand shook the trapdoor. hyyaitr bees "I've changed my mind. Dtiveé t¢ Cadogan gardens, Nd. 83" Gow The distance \to Eildofari Gardeni fis &Jveged quickly. Chilcote had hardly fealized |that his destination was reachd, wi the cab pulled up. Jumping paid the fare and walked quickly tothe hall door of N& raised and ht Cif , "Where down th of the deceased girl, to show J 33. "Is Lody Astrupp at Home?' he ask- ed sharply as the door swung back In answer to his knock, The servant drew back deferentially, "Her ladyship has almost finished lunch, sig? he said. For; Chilcote st Hron, the doorway and wey bars acrosg the ball, : "all t" He sald. "Buf Jon't aig on my account. [I'll wait {no } room till she has finished." taking further notice of n%, he began to mount tné here he had chose to 'Wood five brighitendd January afternoon and sof- e thick white curtains, the gilt' and the venetian vases filled lite roses. Moving straight Chilcote padséd by the grate ched his handé to {he blave; {th his ususf fostdbility, We nd passed to a4 &ouch that yard or two away. he coach, tucked away between and a crystal gazing ball, was Persian kitten, fast asleep. picked up the ball and held it his eyes and the fire, then he superciliously, tossed it back place and caught the kitten's he little animal Stirred, Strétéh- pif and began to pur. At the fpoment the door of the room fleote turned around. "I partieu- id you wene not to be disturb- gan. "Have I merited &fs- #' He spoké fast, with the tone that 80 often underran 8. | Astrupp took his hand with = gesture and smiled. ; jé1 displeasure," shbie sald Iinger- And again she smiled. The smile fhnve stidck a ¢lose' or 8s artificial. But what mar fi e's frame of wind has time to rvant where women are con- The manner of the smile was weet and almost &¥féssing, and Bice at have you been doing?" she after a moment. *"l1 thought I 3 ite forgotten." She moved B¥ to the couch, picked up the kit. kissed it. "Isn't this Sweety plded. ooked PAT gaséful #4 sh'é turn- ! Jang the Hitl€ SAimaf tp: She Fwoman of twenty-seven, but she gd a girl. The outline of her face ure, 'the pale gold of her hair ctherenl, and b tall, slight ¥ still suggested {bé suppleness, fssibifity gant development, shop. esque devotion. Each was a pose, but | cal i, the sire pletur- she posed so sweetly that nobody patience. ; / "You mustn't laugh!" she protested, letting the kitten slip fo the ground. "I've had lessons at 5 guineas each ting person--a Jrofessionnal--and I'm Bétoming quite an adept. Of course I haven't beet much beyond the milky appearance yet, but the milky appearance is every- thing, you know. The rest will come. I am trylug to persudde Blanche ti tet me have a pavilion at her party In March and gaze for all you dull politi- le." And she smiled, | e Chilcote smiled as well. "How is it done?" be asked, momentarily amused. "Oh, the doing is quite delicious. You sit at a table with thie ball in front of you. Then you tak$ thé subject's hands, spread them out 6d tye, fable and stroke them very softly while y8 gaze into the crystal. That gets up the sympathy, you know." She looked up innocently. "Shall I show you?" ,Chilcote moved a small table nearer to the couch and spread his hands upon it, palins downward. "Like this, eh?' Lie sald. Then a ridiculousness seize him, and be moved away, "Somé Sibet day," be said quickly. "You can show me some other day. I'm not very fit this afternoon." It Lillia felt any disappointment sbe | showed noné. "Poor old thing!" she said softly. "Try to sit here by ma and we won't bother about anything." She made a place for him beside het; and as he dtopped (nts it she took hid band and patted it sympathetically. The touch was soothing, and he bore It patiently enough. After a moment she lifted tlt¢ hand, wih a little ex- | clamation of reproof. "You degenerate person! You Have ceased to manicure. What has become of my excellent training?" Chilcote laughed. "Run to secd," he said lightly. Then lif§ expression and toné changed. "When a man gets to my age," he added, "little social luxu- clal necessities are irksome enough. Personally 1 envy the beggidr in the street--exempt from shaving, exempt from washing" -- ; Lillian raised her delicate éfebrows, The sefitiinént was béJond Bet pércep- tion. J . ; "But manicuring," she said reproach- fully, "when you have such nice bands. It was your hands and your eyes, you Se -- now, fhat Arst dfpéaled to' me." EBhe sighed gently, wit} 4" touch' of senti- mental remembraés; "And I thought it so strong of jou fot to weal figs. It must be such a temptation." She looked down at her own fingers, glit- teging with jewels. Her ? DLs Sees tie Sica cHARSIG Jdenth -Chtlcote rose and walked back to the be totictied her cheek for an instant | with hig fingers. . yourself--and the kitten," he added | with forced gayety, as he crossed thé | be had avoided the climax; evasion can be eternal, realized as he sat id his opposition benches dur hour of wintry twilight that B the turning op of the lights, He réal- tzed It In that half Hour; bat the cation of the knowledge tollowbd when the time came for him to tion the government ne goat ph lating to the p--. dry 'Then y. Antef; attogal dock at Talkley, the naval base. for the first time he knew that the suf- ferings of the past months could have a visilile as well as a hidden side--counld disorganize his dally routine ds. they had already demoralized his will and character, The thing came upon him with ex- traordinary lack of preparation. He sat through the twilight with tolerable calm, his nervousness Show only tn the occasiodal lifting of fina to but when the lights his collar and the f) of his position, | were turned on and he leaned back in bis seat with closed eyes he beathe conscious of a curious impression--a disturbing idea that through his closed lids he could see the faces on the op- posite side of the house, see the rows of eyes, sleepy, interested or vigilant. Never before had the sensation prey sented Itself, but once set up It fans through all his susceptibilities. By ih absurd freak of fancy those varying eyes seemed to pierce through his lids, almost through his eyeballs. The cold perspiration that was his daily hdtror, broke out on his forehead, and at the same moment Fralde, his leader, turn ed, leaned over the back of his seat and touched his knee Chileote started and opened his eyes. "I--1 believe 1 wah. dozing," be sald confusedly. ian Taal lino - i Fraide smiled his dry, kindly smile. "A fatal admission for a membér of the opposition," he said. "But I was looking for you earlier In the day, Chilcote. There is something behind | this Perslirl sffatr. I believe it fd bd | a mere first move on Kussif's pert.' You big trading people will find it worth watching." - Chilcote shrugged bis shoulders. "Oh, | I don't know," he sald. "I scareely' believe In it. Lakely put a match to | the powder In the Bt. George's, but 'twill only be a noise and a puff of smoke." : : . ' But Fralde did hot smile. ~ iV baf 1 the feeling down at Wark?! he asked. "Has it awakened adly [nterest?" "At Wark? Oh, I-I don't quite know. I bave been a little out of touch with Wark in the last few weeks. A magn so many private affairs fo tr He was uneas; under his chief's scrutiny. he 2 Fraide's Hpe parted as if to make re- ply, but with & &ertfin dignified reti-: cence he closed them again and turned away. = Chilcote leaned back In his place and furtively pdsded his hand over his fore- bead. His mind was possessed by. on consideration --the tonsideration of himself." He glanced down the crowd- ed, lighted house to the big glass doors; he glanced about him at his col- leagues, indifferent or interested; then surreptitiously his fingers strayed to his waistcoat pocket. \ Usually he carried My torphia éab- loids with him, but today by a lapse of memory he had left them at home. He knew this, nevertheless he contin- ued to search, while the need of the drug rushed through him with a sense of physical sickness. He lost hold on the business of the house; un ly he half rose from his seat. The tax next him fopked upl: "Held your ground, Chilcote," be sald. "Ray- forth is drying up? With a wave of relief Chilcote drop- ped back into his place. Whatever the confusion In his mind It was evident ly not obvious in his face. 3h wht STN é Chesterville, Ont. -- "I heard your medicines highly praised, and a year ago' 1 began taking them for falling of womb and ovarian trouble. ols {ii " My Jeft side pained fiié alk th® time: and just beféte my periods which were irregular and painful it would be worse." To sit down caused me pain and suffer-- ing and I would be so nervous some-' times that I could not bear to see any one or hear any one speak. _ Little specks: would float before my eyes and I was always constipated. "I cannot say too much for Lydia E./ Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and: Liver Pills, for there afte 16 mediciness like them. ] have taken them and I' rétommend then to-all women, r Publish his. testimonial. Yeap PHEN J. MARTIN, Chesterville, Ontario, Canada. ana leaned forward to whisper in Fraide's ear. y Pe : Fraide was seen to turn, his thin' face Interested and concerned, then be was seen to nod once or twice In act quiescence, and a mofnédt later Chil- cote stepped quietly but of his place. | One or two men spoke to him as he hurried from the house, but he s them off almost uncigilly, and, making for the nearest exit, Hailed a cab. * The drive to Grosvenor sqtiary was ai misery, Time after time iam from ond corner of the cab.to the other, hls acute luternal pains prolonged bg' every delay and Increased by ew . motion. At last, weak In all his limba: he stepped from the vehicle at his own door. Soe Entering the Louse; he ¢ mounted the stairs and passed te his own rooms. Opening the bedroonti door, he peered in cautiously, then: pushed the door wide. The light had) been switched on, Lut the room wast empty, With a nervous excitement: scireely td-bé kept jn check, he enter-- ed, shut and locked the door, then mov-, ed to the wardrebe-and, opening ft,' drew the tube of tabloids from the shelf. : His hand shook violently as he ear-: ried the tube to the table. The strain of the day, the anxiety of the past hours, with their final failure, = hadi found sudded expression; Mixing &- larger dose than any he had befgre al- Jowed himself, ho swallowed it hastily and, walking across the room, threw himself, fully dressed, upon the bed. | Clifford's inn a mere dead let- ter. Yet Clifford's inn lies as safely; stowed away in the shadow of the law courts as any ve uader a t church wafl, fr a8 gheen Fi we as gray of stope,-as irresponsive to the passing footstep. b Facing the railed in grass plot of Its} little court stood the house in which: Jobn Loder bag his rooms. Taken at , first glance {ie botse had the desert-. €d air of an office, inhabited only Im the early hours, but as night fell lights would he seen to show out, first on one: fioor, them on another--faint, human': beacons unconsciously signaling each. other. The rooms Loder inhabited: were on the highest floor, and from fheit. witidows one might Choe Shilo sophfeally an the treetops, ! forge the uneven pavement and the worm: railing that hemmed them around. Im: the landing outside the rooms his name appeared above his doer, but the paint : bad been soiled by time and the letters: for the most part reduced to shadows you " CHAPTER IV. ) 2 O these whose sphere Hes ii thé: west of London, I'leet street im! little more tham a name and- Can