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It is being said, however, that Russia is not a Christian nation. Well, that is a point for somebody else to argue out. We can only say that Russia is the home of the Greek church, which is the eastern wing of the Christian faith and that if the faith has broken down there, so much the worse for the faith. 80 that those who favor Ja- ain backed Turkey against Russia before; and there is no reason why the champion of the Mahommedan Turk should not also stand up for the Buddist J ap. So that the poâ€" sition of Canadians, while interest- ing, is not new. s;.ch an hardship for people Who belong to the greatest heathen em- pire the world ever saw; for Rex}. Cooper Robinson said at St. Paul’s the other9Sunday morning- that there are seven heathens to one Christian under the British flag. Then Brit- ()ur sympathies are expect-ed to be with Japan. That is, we are to back a yellow heathen against a white Christian. But that is not. PAGE EIGHT in case of Russia’s getting an ally. ’l‘hus are Canadians brought next door to a wartin which they have no interest. and in which if they are involved. can bring them no good but much inljury.‘ It Would seem as though Canada needs a. say in mak-i in-g her own treaties as Sir Willrid Laurier asks, but also in making those of Great Britain by which Canada may be involved in war. A Russian fleet. bombarding the coast cities of British Columbia is a con- tingency that may easily arise out of England's position in this busiâ€" ness. 'l‘hn-n we would be expected to light for people whom we now try to keep out of the country by legislation. Canada’s position in the ati‘air- is about as” interesting as the war itself. The Post now declares that when it said the recent Conservative con- vention was the most fraudulent held in the province for years it did not mean to say anything against the delegates to that convention. l'nder ordinary circumstances of course an explantion of that sort is ridiculous ; under the prcSant circum- stances it is pathetic. It. is the Post getting ready to come from under the barn. In its partisan fever to discredit the splendid Conservative success it made a charge with its customary wildness. Since then it has found out how such rant works, and it is now trying to sqéuare itself with the big section of the public that it slandercd when it attacked the conâ€" vuntion. From its retreat from be- neath the sills the Post now takes up the whine of the small boy: “You Won't hurt me will you if I come out ? I didn't mean it.” It would be better for the Post, its party and the community if the l’ostiwould quit its sniping» anony- mous style and cultivate a. little of the candor and honesty that these days demand. Its conduct with re- gard to the Conservative gathering that selected Col. Hughes, has been not more mean than silly. Now if gard to the Conservative gathering that selected Col. Hughes, has been not more mean than silly. Now if a convention had divided pretty evenly, there might be some room for the charge that the winner got his small advantage by questionable means; but when nearly 10 percent owr two-thirds of a convention of 400 Selects a man on the first bal- lot, that charge is absurd, and could} not help landing those who made it in the ridiculous crawtishing position; of the Post to-day. Every day the people of this 'riding are realizing more and more what a splendid vicâ€" tory for the Conservative party that Convention of January 20th was. As bctwm-n Russia. and Japan there is little for Canadians to (-h005uâ€"exc0pt that Great Britain has a treaty with Japan to help her CANADA AND THE WAR Mr. Bott of Creswdl preached in the Methodist church last Sunday in the absence of the pastor who was Mr. Geo. Hicks who has been on the sick list for several months is imrpoving. There was a. record attendance at the Presbyterian church last Sunday afternoon when the pastor preached a \ery practical sermon on the mo- ney questlon. . Mr. W. T. Hogg who underwent an operation in Toronto some time ago is recovering fast. Mr. E. G. Lytle returned last. week from a months Business trip to New Brunswick. There was a large” attendance at Mr. Rich’s sale last week, articles selling at good prices. Master grippe is at present making an annual call on different people- throughout this neighborhood find many claim to feel the chats of the com severely. Rev. Mr. Clare of Oakwomi was the guest of Mr. Robert Frise and family recently. 'During' the past few weeks business has been rather dull’ in our hamlet, owing to the inclemency of the wea- ther, but the public school has been kept open even if the roads have then closed. Mr. John Moase. and family have moved from this neighborhood to Port Perry. Mr. James Wills and wife spent Saturday in Port. Perry. COUNTRY CORRESPONDENCE i DUN SFORD The annual spring meeting of the 'Dunsford cheese factory will be held in the Orange hall, on March 7th, at 1.30 p. m. Arrangements will be made at the meeting for the building of a house for the cheesemaker. Tenders will also be received for milk drawing. A full attendance is requested. EDITORIAL NOTES MR. J. H. CARNEGIE, M.P.P., walked forty miles to catch his 'train for Toronto. ‘If President Roose- velt had performed such a. feat his fame Would have been trumpeted to the four comers of the worldâ€"To- ronto News. Dwvvâ€" Which will win? Let the prophets answer. There are those Who be- lieve the other chief powers will be- come involvedâ€"France and Germany with Russia, Britain, and perhaps the United States with Japan. If that occurs a new map of the world will be needed immediately afterâ€" wards. Left alone Japan is likely in great danger of rbeing crushed. If the Japanese are worsted, the spirit and dash of that people will impel them against Russia’s immovable might until they are ruined. The Russians are diplomats. Peace and war are both alike to them, if'the nation’s expansion policy goes ‘on. Their eyes are on the ultimate. No wounded pride will prevent their making peace or yielding to the one- my’s demand, if that policy' seems best in the long run. Withdraw in 1904, back again in 1906wâ€"that is Russia” But if pressed by Japan to decisive. conflict there is little doubt that the Russian will put to the test his mighty resources before relinquishing an ice-free port in the PacificE over 33,an fl," _ 8.! than that that nation in aims-we with its brothers in blood thg Chi-4 nose, will hopelessly dominaté’ the sphere. Those who assure us that Japan is civilized, should be remind- ed that a 35â€"year apprenticeship in civilization, is a questionable quali- fication for the pOSition of a world power. So much for sentiment and expedâ€" iency; What of equity ? Justice knows no color line. This does not help much. The war is about terâ€" ritory that belongs to neither Bus- sia nor Japan. What should happen both is for a combination of powers to run them out of Manchuria and Corea and leave these to their rightâ€" ful owners. Japan claims not a single grievance concerning her own territory ;. and when a nation leayes its own shores to look for war. it again. Our Chicago corsesponden-t in his last week’s letter justified J a- pan in making war because she had not room for her population at home. Well, that is unfortunate, but it scarcely seems;to justify plowâ€" ing up the warships of a. neighbor- =-~ “Minn Neither does it pre- but it scarcely seemsno JUSLuy pm"â€" ing up the warships of a. neighbor- ing nation. Neither does it pre- vent emigration to where there is roomâ€"congestion’s remedy among civilized people. There is no doubt that Russia is a land-grabber. She is probably next to Great Britain in that respect. She is a pronounced expansionistâ€"a, very popular cult with Anglo-Saxons toâ€"day, unless it is somebody else who wants to do the expanding. But Russia. has ex- tended her control in the east with as little bloodshed as have the oth- er western nations. Blame for the .Boxcr riots has been laid on the Russians. Now the news comes that the Boxers are marching 200,000 strong to aid Japan. That is an instructive sidelight upon who instio gated the riots. â€" ‘ .. “A--.\..\L... OAKWOOD FINGERBOARD Mr. Wm. McArthur has sold his prcrerty along Cameron :ake on which the DeOew mills mug si matrd to Mr. Howie of Somenule. Mr. Howie intends moving int} the vilâ€" lage and will use the [$on to cut the logs or the Sand!“ “ud- enware Company. Ma. .Percy White of Lindsay Was snoubound at Feneion Fails from last Saturday until the following Friday. He seemed to take his impr‘sonment very agru mlv and not find_ the time at akl heaav on his hands. It will be pleasant news to thos: inture-sted in hockey, to Lnow that the Victoria. Harbor team, on which we": four players from Fuleiou. “or. out in the Markham tournament. wvfx 7 each. The game is flourish- ing here and the players becoming quite expert. R. J. Moore was a. good second I‘Elh 9 points, and Mess-*3. J L. A'nolri and J. H. Stantm came up “on The c'urling con‘lpctitian for the handsome silver pudding: .:;sn «lo-nat- ed by Mr. R. A. Robin “-11 was playâ€" ed 021‘ last week. Mr Geo. Ellis won the trophy by 11 points. Mr. Mr. Ernest Stacey paid a. flying visit to his brother last week. Master George Dundas was kicked by a horse while coming from school last Friday. The pupils were oblig- ed to walk in the road on account of the icy condition of the sidewalk, and in some way the boy was knock- ed down against the horse. His in- juries are not supposed to be serious but his face is cut and swollen. Mr. A. Sutherland retumed from a. short visit with his parents in'Tor- onto, last Friday. He Was delayed. in Lindsay for a couple of days by the snow. Miss E. M. Stacey has returned to her home after a six weeks’ visit to her brohher Mr. W. D. Stacey. The intense cold and changeable weather have caused a. large amount of sickness. In fact nearly half of the village has sufl‘ered. Mr. James Dickson is still confined to the house but we are glad to state that he'is very much better, and hopes to be out again soon. Mr. F. Chambers is able to be around again, but judging from his appearance he must have had a very severe illm, and his friends are pleased to see him. The icy pavements and yards are responsible for a numflgr of accidents within the past two weeks. Mrs. S. Brokenshire fell on Colborneâ€"st. a week ago, but escaped with a shak- ing up. Mrs. Wm. Jeffrey was not. So fortunate. She fell in her yard and broke two ribs, but is getting along splendidly now, and is able to be around. -wâ€"°' _ Major Evans is busy making reâ€" pairs rto his foundry. Geo. H. English’s new planing“. mill is the life of our village! It is pro- pelled by a gasoline engine, which causes such volleys of sound that. we imagine the Russians are invading our village because we are in symp- athy with Japan. Out two hotels have their share of bus‘ness with the travelling putlic, and very few “drimks.” The Choral Society are still re.- hearsing new music. Our marble dealer, John Bennett, reports a large number of orders for the ensuing season. The “cannery has been making many improvonmnte of late and report a. \vvu Vv’v , . Wm. J. Thornton and Mrs. Thorn- ton leave for Birtle, Man., the first week in March, where their three sons and two daughters have made good homes during the last few years. They intend spending. the rest of their days there. p large number of_ orders. A” CAM -â€" 7-, ing prepaxeci= by"; number of young village Iolks for the occasion. Space forbids the rectification of all the errors that appeared in the be held here on An exceedingly ing prepared by village fiolks for One of the largest funerals seen here for‘ a number of years took. place Saturday last when the re- mains of the late Isaiah Thornton were laid to rest. The deceased who died suddenly on the 18th, aft,- er about five days illness, from ty- phoid-pneumonia. was 57 years of age. He was well known and much reSpected, and his death has cast a gloom over our village. He was the youngest son of the late Adam Thornton, one of Emily townships first settlers. He Was a consistent official of the ()memee Presbyterian church, and an actlrve worker for the Bible and Bord’s Day Alliance. He leaves a widow and one son and one brother and sister to, mourn his‘ loss. The solemn and imprts ° services were conducted at the * by Rev. Mr. Whitelaw. The c was strewn with wreaths of flowers from friends . A meeting of the scnoomoaru wua held last week, and it was decided to go ahead at once with the con- struction of the new schoolhouse, which is to be brick and not to ex- ceed $6,000. _ ‘r, mL-.-_ Preparations a the Agricultural ore is more room for singers 'er. Miss F. 0. Weldon is t and the doxology is sung ~‘ENELON FALLS anniversary servwes )n that day.. ms 919 being made for aural Society's concert to * on St. Patrick’s night. a gly good diplogue is be- mass and will reside in having purchased the Mr. M. Weldon. The m rented to Mr. George of the schoolboard was 2k. and it was decided OM EMEE NOTICE TO CREDITORS.â€"- In the matter of the e§tate of Richard Clemis, late of the township of Mariposa. in the County of Vie- toria. farmer. deceased. Notice is hereby given pursuant to R. 8. 0., 1897, Chap. 129, Sec. 38. that all creditors and persons having claims against the estate of the said Ridmrd Glemis, who died on or about the 29th day of January. A.D., 1904, are requested on or be- fore thc 19th day of March. A. D., 1904. to send by post prepaid or deliver to the undersigned, soliciâ€" tors for the mentor of the es- Shirt, open front ...................... 12c Shirt, plain ............................ 10c Shirt, when brought washed ......... 8c Collars .................... . ................. 2c Drawers ........ .. ..................... 1, ...... 5c Undersmrtguuo”. 40...... coy-o6 ............. 46 Calls ........................................ 4c Other articles equally low. Work called {or in any part of the town and delivered promptly, Tele- phone 181.â€"8â€"4. . .r'tate of the said deceased, their names, addresses and description, (ull particulars of their claims and accounts, and the nature of the se- curities (if any) held by them. And further take notice. that after the said date the said executor will proceed to distribute the as- sets of the said deceased among . the parties entitled thereto, having remind only to the claims of which he has been notified, and will not be liable for the said assets or any part thereof to any person or per- sons of whose claims notice shall not have been received by him at‘ the time of such distribution. Da- te‘d at Lindsay this 13th day of Fax-nary, A.D.. 1904. IcSWEYN 1.. SMITH o! the Town of 1m, in the Bounty ofAVictorla, Bola Mr. A. Menzies left with his two young damdhters for Orillia last..Sat-§ urday. Mr. Menzies intended leav- ing on the pn-vjous Monday but was delayed by the snow blockade. were on bow-d. and had managed to shovel the train through. She was snowbound here until Friday even- ing. and the first mail from the south here, Was on Thursday morn- ing. It was blought by sleigh ,by Mr. W. McCall, who drove up for it on Wednesday. He took the mail to Kinmount on Thursday afternoon: A number of passengers and the ' hands were obliged to enjoy - beauties of Fenelon Falls for nearly a wmk. and in many cases much to their disappointment. Mr. Geo. Potts and Miss Stella Kellett of Halihurton were married at the Brooks' House last Wednes- day evening. Rev. A. . . performing the ceremony. The young couple had rat-her a trying exper- ience. They were on route for Brad- ford to be married at the residence of Miss Kellett's sister, on Monday morning and were qb'ligied to remain over in Fenelon Falls all week. In alighting from the train Miss Kel- lett slipped on some ice and was badly hurt. but under Dr. Wilson's care was able to be up again in a dag»r or two. When able to be out again it was found that there were no marriage licenses in the village, and the couple had to wait till one arrived from Bobcaygeon. The train hands made the bride a re'cipient of a handsome silver tea set. and the wish of all the residents of this vil- lage is that their married life may be all the happier after its rather tempestuou-s beginning, and in this wish and heartiest congratulations this humble correspondent joins. 'Add Falls Messrs. A. Gould and C. Deyman are home from Victoria. Harbor aft- er a visit of some months. Mr. John McArthur of Ops came to: the Falls on Monday to see his sist- er, Miss S. McArthur. who has been dangerously ill. but who is now con- sidered to be a little better. Mr. I. Naylor of Fonelon spent Saturday at the Falls. He stated that his father. Mr. John D. Naylor for many years a resident of the vil- lan‘c. and very highly esteemed by all‘who knew him. is in poor health, which news will cause a great deal of genuine sorrow hero. COUIu ua'v w-â€" _-- 8 completed, but Mr. Glaspell i keep- ing them to rent to tourists during - ndxvill be able ‘to sup- and Mrs. R J. Moore enterâ€" tosh. The children spent a. moat delightful day in various games and will long remember the function. The Young People’s Society of St. Andrews' church, which is in a. most flourishing condition, spent their regular social evening at the reef- donce of Mr. and Mrs. H. S-andtordt Tuesday owning. The Ghoung Sun Laundry PRICE LIST ' tion will be taken. 3 us the subJectx at will be partiwmly High Grade Shoe Repairing Ready When Promised The best there is. Heavy Rubbers for Men. We cannot here describe each line. Prices are 1.35. 1.75, 2.00, 2.35,:250, 2.75. Women’s Fine Felt Boots. Lace or Gaiters, Fine Dongola Kid Faxing and Back Strap, good wearers, not heavy, price 1.25 Women’s Fine Dongola Kid Lace Boots, , good style and neat. lined with fine felt makes the neatest cold weather footwear ' obtainable. - - 1.50 Men’s Fine Felt (him at LOO and 1.2 5, just the right thing under Rubbers or Overshoes, not heavy, not clumsy, but Inaccordance without usual custom “No strictly Vida ”our“ «aria m sell-I? Wit." We have profit out of the questnonâ€"a quack elegance of all wink ‘ goods is what we look for. No better tame to 03¢: than no. â€"â€"plen oftimcto wearorusethcm and all that, but With us soul-t Sud-t M 'F" " Fm" "." and must have t1: sp 3 cc. We want you to enjoy the savmgs on the “must 9...: now, not months laterâ€"P“ " ‘ good the u ““- P‘" Y“ | N "1 O fluently. ‘ Men’s Oil Tan Larrigans, hand sewed, We’ll likely have over two months yet of cold weather and you can’t afford to go with Cold 58 lull Titling 40:: Full Bleached, All Linen Table Linen. neat. floral den and extra. “heat smog 4.0 Winta' 15 not near over yet. If you have not ‘Propper C013! Weather Footwear" You had better. All our Ladiee’ Furs including Jackets, Capes. Capacities. Mum ml Gannflflte. also Men's Fur Coats. mp6 sud Mittsâ€"all must be cleared, and the prices have b on made very low as to inn-cue their my id selling. Fur Buyers should not miss this chance. We done at 9 o'clock smug Event-u during January. Maury, March J. SUTCLIFFE SONS 10.50 and [1.50 Ladies’ _Iantles tq gearing 41.95 Here Are Some Suggestions â€"" v.__, mngnhrpriceSfie. dl‘ I" .............. o. LIN DSAY mm WATCw- -‘ LINDSAY reek. 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