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5-way up their ?- One of Who was rst. threw D “' inflow - in. The pt of the fcmem to given the oro, had v - ‘ “15 horse . though; so fall a ment. In x ' lost. the the door "' ' by fllt‘é streams i the ‘ u v . a for then i by kt-d very and the A" s7I-:.-4 most de- .1; be f r t imbers t} Hf the impossi- a stable. w struc- ground destroy“ F. suffered . s of the d oral-7 s. '1“? r. . P r3 4.. ba rn al- ‘ hey had . was at- off and ' i r. Mari-~ ‘r'll by a ' close for 'II.‘_' VII “ll * t-'::.":‘ is ‘Eli‘VT‘IlH'll . i. all" l‘ ipartin fry: .3.” a“: -»F g . 1R". } MATTERS AND TOPICS OF WHICH IS IN CHARGE OF . OW THE VISITING CARD CAME TO BE. Thu use of visiting cards dates bac o quit» an antiquity. Formerly the ‘porm at the lodge or door of great " thaw-s kept a visitor‘s book, in which; it' thus» who called upon the master and iis iaznilv. and to inspection it was mi from time to time. W...- gentleman, a scion of the rainy from the Faubourg St. Ger- Was >llUCkr'll to find that the " kr-pt so pour a register of the mm. -s of those who called upon him. 1".» r..:::n badly Wi‘illvll with splut- pm". and pale or muddy ink, Ml in him the- idea of writing >llliiill‘ci film .\‘ ward-hoard in advance of call- his mighbors, lest his name sin 1;: Iar'v- i porn-rs. This custom soon bif- "11.." gum-rally cstalilis‘hed. 1.. (Katina, minis haw been in use for I Thousand years, and the rank of the 'I 'l'hus :' grain-r, neatly tied with red. l2. l"r.1:i:'w .. _ vi“. ; final «it-signs, while hearts in . doves. qriivers of arrows, and i! s ixrilla‘. 'I'Illi eagle spread its wings just name on the cards of the and at the Restoration _. nu-rw- diapered with fleur-dc-lis 'intwl in different shades. They . .Izii'iz‘ with a shei-n to imitate :vai v'lliillh'l to rcprescnt porce- ’n‘. :-‘~ inzzaidv. \, «it lsit’: ii was a novelty to bor- I“‘ ;.I landscapw in water-color, ~ - of the prrsun inscribed upon a In" sonn- conspicuous place. ri:z:-- r-norinous visiting cards, muldle of which the name was ‘11 microscopic letters, were mz‘rwi't kind. I card and the name- in bold, Nth-rs, and next followed the . a of engraving thc iac-similE: of '-~ 17"” ,..l~‘l"* signature “l’l’l‘.” card is the only sur- “mi of a passing fashion during .3 cards \Vr‘l‘x‘ printed with those in win- ('oi'ih'r, and others with remiscAa function dc- (prur condoleanceâ€"a .«~’ wridolt-ncc). ".\'.I’." (n‘ oubliez not form-t). which were- convcy the object of one' . person whom one did not ' _ “l’.('.” 3 lz‘dc ccm-ntricitics followed uns‘um of leaving cards, some t: .‘E:L.'h ‘.\r-_:ill can remember. If a r villi not find the friend whom to scc. she would turn (‘Hl'llt'l’ of her card to in- ;i personal visit had been ". .‘i‘e‘il I" 11:. I‘lit' will: .-»~:.,::.t-:z-g~l;u-u by certain persons who -::‘mi set and change the fashion, ‘ fiz-A cards “etc next folded clown wholl- brcalth to express regret . disappointment at missing :‘.--.aszir.~ of an interview. . The cards of the young men of New Yuri; :llmlil 1:445 were highly glazed, " - name in infinitesimal characters. \ :‘vw years later the card of “John T.‘ would read ".I. Townsend ' and at prescnt. “Mr. John. Brown" is “the proper '.‘v F5 .\';_' . > it has long becn the cus- ' ‘-r r‘X'r‘i‘}"')llr' to send cards by‘ Meeting of the Town Council Monday Night HOT WEATHER ONLY KEPT ONE SI NESS DEALT WITH. 'l‘»- but weather of Monday 0111)" kwp‘ unv mmubcr away from the re- :::i'..-n- town (‘nuucil meeting. which, \xas ln-ld in tlic chamber. The min-l n‘» s of rho prcvious meeting wcrc rcad‘ and \"Hlllll‘llll‘tl. i \Ir. Wilson, of North ()ps. nskcd the (‘i'lllh‘ll In .issist tIu‘ Township (‘otmcil‘ in naming tho cxpmiscs incurred by Imrliug tho boundary road. The (‘oun-‘l ‘ll illsx‘llssl‘il thv iuattor for some think. and if further rcfvrrcd to the“ "I‘uwu I‘ropurty ('nuuuittcu. I Mr. I’vrgusou askvd for a pvrmit tn “lurk.- wnw unprm'cmcnt." on n wum‘a‘u: strut-tomb altar-bod to his house. He, dismal to tear about six foot down and make the roof absolutely firm; proof. The permit was granted. . “ll‘ Moved by .~\l\l. A. J. Campbell. sr‘C-j works system. taxes. Moved by Deputy-reeve Eyres, sec- taxation for 1908 st-rawlml his idea of the names of, xvn name upon slips of paper or? so badly at the hands Of‘ ilt‘llflll‘ll by the size of the‘ the visiting card of a -1; Mandarin would be an immense, thz-y early began to en-‘ name and surround it with‘ is torches were the favorite or-; .,~ -- during the pe-riod of the three; Under the Empire the: . cards with lace paper, the: uf sum..- of which was occupied the‘ .1. . plain card came into vogue” Later came the med-I This began in be regarded aszlliS is an excellent toughening pro- the . stick or wire is a good thing with 1 MEMBER AWAY â€" MUCH BU- :Dobson’s remarks were out of order. { as the Council were going to recon-i i . NEW BY-LAWS. : have the walk on Queen-st. repaired. nded by \ld. Geo E. Rea, that author-; izy be given to issue debentures furl $10,000 for improvements to the water-' I Moved by Deputy-Reeve Eyres. sec-l onded by Ald. Rea, that a by-law be, , introduced for fixing the payment of} gand elsewhere. I , uuni-n:"tartan”atattartananttttttttctttttttcccttuc Condm' ’ons of The at THE WOMAN’S KINGDOM iis:ccc:tt:ct*t:t*******ttt##tttttttttttttttttttttt ___________.__ INTEREST TO OUR FEMININE READ:- ERS WILL BE PRESENTED AND DEVOTED IN THIS COLUMN, ‘I' I» a» a» «I» a» a: A CAPABLE LADY EDITOR. 1post on New Year’s day to one’s en- :tire acquaintances This answers for the year, and the recipients are as- Tsured that their acquaintance is de- sired, and the “paste-board war” ushers in social “peace and good will.” 1. O t O INFORMATION FOR THE COOK. Most cooks, young in experience, will welcome this information as to the length of time the different vege- tables should be cooked: Bake potatoes from 30 to 40 minutes. Steam potatoes 20 to 40 minutes. Boil potatoes (in their skins), 20 to, 30 minutes. Asparagus (young), 15 to 30 minutes. . Beets (young), 45 minutes. (‘orn (green), 12 to 20 minutes. Cauliflower, 20 to 40 minutes. Cabbage (young), 35 to 60 minutes. Celery. 20 to 30 minutes. Carrots, 1 to 2 hours. Lima or shell beans, 45 to 60 min- utes. Onions, 30 to 60 minutes. Oyster plant, 45 to 60 minutes. Peas, 20 to 60 minutes. Parsnips (young), 30 to 45 minutes. Spinach, 20 to 60 minutes. String beans, 30 to 60 minutes. Summer squash, 20 to 60 minutes. Turnips (young), 45 to 60 minutes. Tomatoes, 45 to 60 minutes. 1' t O i DOMESTIC HINTS. To kill insects at the roots of pot gplants, add to little mustard to the I water. Ceilings that have been smoked Iy a Eparafh'n lamp should be washed (.\'(.1 lwith soda water. I Curvature of the spine frequently re- ’sults from sleeping on pillows that gare too high. 3, Brussels sprouts are regarded by 3 many physicians as the most valuab'e green vegetable food. The best way to break, in a new pm is to hold a lighted match under the *pen for an instant, and then plunge it into the ink. This will remove all the oil or grease on the surface. Though many remedies are given for removing ink from white goods, but ‘tallow is said to be effective. Dip the ‘stains in very hot, even boiling, melt- 'ed tallow. Let it cool on the material, and then wash as usual. . One hurried meal will not do any ‘ordinary person harm, just as one swallow does not make a summer (no pun intended); but if the one becomes ~many, and gets at last into quite a rhabit, then a very different result most l likely ensues. It is the greatest mistake in the: in- world ever to eat a. heavy meal whenior weeklv receive tired. Indigestion is sure to set 210.; and the food never nourishes the body. l Press Baden Trip SEND IN YOUR NOMINATIONS, AND THEN HUSTLE FOR VOTES. Every candidate must be nominat- ed by blank printed in any issue of The Free Press. There are no restric- tions as to the number of candidates in each district. The more the Imerrier, married or single. Only ladies over sixteen years of age are eligible. Nominations may be signed by parents or friends. This IS in- sisted upon so that The Free Press can trace up each nomination. The districts simply represent the residence of the candidates. A lady lresiding in Lindsay, anywhere north 'of Kent-st., will be a nominee for the first district; a lady residing in Lind- say south of Kent~st. will be a nomi- nee for the second district, and so on according to the list given in another 'column. No candidate will be per- mitted to transfer votes to another contestant after the entries are .made lat The Free Press office. The right is reserved to withdraw the offer from any district where only one candidate is nominated or voted for. Of course Iit is advisable to nominate a candi- date early, so that her friends can start collecting ballots for her and help her in the campaign. I A coupon will be printed in The| Free Press each day, and will also appear each week in the Weekly Free iPress. Each coupon will count one vote, whether clipped from the daily or weekly Free Press. There will be special ballots issued to subscribers who pay in advance. the subscriber must turn the ballot until the time limit marked thereon . and turn it over to his or her favorite lin the race. Either the candidate or [the subscribers must turn the ballot ' into the circulation department of The Free Press before the expiration of the time limit, otherwise the ballot will not. count. This is done to avoid extra clerical work in the last week of the campaign. These special bal- lots cannot be replaced if lost. The best plan is to immediately turn them over to The Free Press when the sub- scription is paid, writing on the bal- lot the name of the candidate to be lfavored. Candidates themselves will probably solicit subscriptions and ,make collections in advance. This {may be done for either old or new lsubscribers. The candidates will be 'provided with temporary receipts to give subscribers, who will receive offi- cial receipts when the money is turn. ed over to The Free Press. Rural gsubscribcrs and candidates are re- ' quested to make remittances by postal note or money order. Subscribers to The Daily Free Press (will receive the paper by carrier in rLindsay, or through the post office if preferred. Rural subscribers to either the daily the pa; 3r through the mail. The special ballots for paid-up sub- .-\fter a long fatiguing expedition or. journey, or a day’s shopping. a woman; should never sit down immediatey to a f heavy dinner or supper. When new lamp chimneys arei bought place in a kettle of cold watch? let it come to a boil. then set on back of stove where it will gradually cool cess. All glass-ware, dishes, tumblr‘s 1 break less easily. Keep the kettle covered tightly until the water has had time to cool. A piece of sponge fastened to a which to clean lamp chimneys. It is: a good plan to be rather particular about the care of lamps. Clean them often; rub the burners when dim, or gummy; sometimes boiling a short time in suds is good for them when the wicks will not move freely. Al- scriptions will be credited as follows: Two years’ subscription to daily Free Press, $5.00, counts for 2,500 votes: one year. $2.50, counts for 1,000 votes; six months’ subscription, $1.25, 400 votes; three months’ subscription. 750., for 150 votes. One year’s subscription to Weekly Free Press, $1.00, counts for 400 votes. No subscription for more than two ‘and the like treated this way willEyeal-s in advance is accepted for The Daily Free Press, nor for more than :five years for the Weekly Free Press. .If subscription is intended for the United States, 500. extra must be added to each weekly subscription to cover extra cost of postage, but the ballots will count the same as Cana- dian subscriptions. A limit placed on the paid in advance subscriptions in order to bar a candidate from receiv- ing aid from wealthy friends during the last stages of the contest. To make the contest fair and above ways fill every day and in the clay- : time. . Ifl '_______________â€"â€"â€" iDeputy-reeve Eyres, that a. by-law be ' gintroduced levying a license on alllinatlon- Qplaces of amusement. i : tration system. Mayor Begg pointed out that Ald. sider the question of filtration. The waterworks by-law only had two sent to the readings, and will be Lieut-Governor. It was moved by Deputy-reeves Eyres. and seconded by Ald. Jordan. that a change be made in the G.T.R. time-table so that the train from Port Perry would meet the train from Lind- say to Toronto at Manilla. The above by-luws were all given their several readings. excepting the waterworks by-luw. Mr. Dougnl Sinclair asked to have the walk on Peel-st. west of Cambridge. repaired. The matter was discussed for some time. and it. was finally dc- cided to refer the request to the com- missioner. and the walk be built on the initiative plan Ald. Calvert asked the Council to but the matter was left over. The Council then adjourned. â€"â€"â€"â€"â€".â€"â€"â€"-â€"-â€"‘ A DERRICK 860W. Mr. John Carew will shortly have first-class apparatus for raising sun- along his mill water front He has men at work building a new scow, which will 3 ken logs onded by Ald. Calvert, that a by-law§ be fitted with an engine ma lifting be introduced to strike the rate of appliances. ; good and fast work. Moved by Ald. Jordan, seconded by; in a couple of weeks. I It will be capable of and will'be ready board, no nomination will be accepted for any relative of any member of The Free Press staff. The Free Press reserves the right to reject any nom- Subject to the approval of The Free Aid. Dobson said Lindsay was in} Press, any successful candidate has no financial condition to instal a fil-‘ t be right to name a substitute, if she is, through illness, or any other valid reason, unable to go on the trip her- self, such substitute must be named five days before the party leaves Lind- say. ' The Free Press desires to be per- fectly fair in this contest, and all can- didates accepting nomination must agree to abide by the terms herewith set forth. The contest will close at. 9 o’clock Saturday. August 8th. and no ballots whatevvr will be accepted after that date. VOTING DISTRICTS. Following are the voting districts in The Free Press Montreal-Detroit free trip competition: District No. lâ€"All north of Kent-st... in the town of Lindsay. " District No. Sâ€"All south of Kent-st, in the town of Lindsay. District No. sâ€"Tbe Villages of .Fenelou Falls. Bobcuygeon. and the townships of Feuelon. and Verulum. District No. 4â€"1316 villus” of Woodville and Omemee, and the town- ships of Manvers, Eldon. OPS. Emily. Cartwright and Mauvers. District No. 5â€"The~ townships of Somerville, Bexley, Garden, Dalton, Laxton. Digby. Longford, and ‘ the county of Haliburton. ‘ The contestants running in any one of, these districts must live in the dis- trict in which they are running. but are permitted to receive votes and :cure subscriptions from any terris U. . . Farmers not Satisfied With Plural Taxation MANY FARMERS THINK THAT IT IS UNFAIR AND UNWISE. The feeling that exists among many farmers that the present system of taxing form property is unfair, and that it is not a wise one, was voiced recently by Mr. J. A. Rutherford. of Fowler’s Corners, while chatting in the office of the Dairyman and Farm- ing World. Mr. Rutherford is doing considerable work improving his form. He pointed out that the more work of this kind he does the more his taxes will be increased. and stated that there were farmers in his section who ha drefused to paint their farm build- ings because they‘ knew that their taxes would be increased out. of prO- portion to the improvements made. Mr. Rutherford feels that a system which increases the taxes of those men who have enough enterprise to improve their farm buildings and farm lands and yet. does not affect men who allow their forms to go un- improved is neither fair nor in the {best interests 0 fthe country. A good many readers of The Dairyman and Farming World feel the same way. Some of our readers are in favor of a straight land tax, which would not take into consideration .the buildings on het land. What do our readers thing about this ?â€"-Petcrboro Exam- iner. .___.+â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€" STOCK NOTES. It is claimed that more barrenness has prevailed amongst cows, and that a larger proportion than ordinary of those calving have died. The general opinion is that fewer cattle than us- ual will be exported this year. Fat stock are scarce, and store cattle are not as plentiful as in more recent years, although a few correspondents claim to have the usual supply of stockers on hand. One return is to the effect that it will be another year before Ontario cattle conditions will right themselves. Sheep have done better than any other class of farm animals, and have bee nmost fortu- nate in lambing. Some complaints are made of “grub in the head,” and the dog nuisance is referred to sev- eral times. Swine are thin, and are not to be found in as largc numbers as last year. So many brood sows were sold just before the winter, ow- ing to the scarcity of food, that it is doubtful if the fall delivery of bacon hogs will be anything near the record of more recent years. A form of crip- pling among swine. attributed to rheumatism is reported in various lo- calities. The good growing weather of the middle of May was greatly wel- comed by owners of live stock. and many animals were then on grass. GRAIN WINTERED WELL. While correspondcnts are not nearly unanimous, the general tenor of re- ports regarding fall wheat is favor- able. In most cases the crop entered the winter a. little short on top, but snow fell early. and lay on the ground nearly all the season, thus af- fording good protection, except on knolls where the young plants were exposed, and in some of the fence cor- ners where the crop was smothered. Early sown wheat did better than that put in later, and the l-rop did best on rolling land. The greatest in- jury to the growing wheat was caused by the ice forming in low places dur- ing the wet. and cold days of the lat.- ter part of March and the beginning of April, resulting in a number of patchy fields. There was only a small area plowed up, however. and most of the thin or bare spots were sown to spring grains, chiefly barley. in order to save the catch of grass. The lesson of the year is the old one of the benefit of drainage, as several correspondents point out that most of the injury to the cr0p occurred on low-lying and undrained land. There is but little differencil to note in the condition of fall wheat in the various districts, although the best showing must. be credited to the Lake Erie counties. â€"-â€"â€" FODDER WAS SOARCE. All classes of live stock faced the winter with a poor prospect of fodder supply. as buy and grain were both scarce and dear. In order to meet the situation a large number of horses. cattle and swine were sold at sacrifice prices, but. even then fears were ex- pressed by some as to the possibility of bringing the remaining animals through in any form better than that of mere sustenance. It is the general opinion that the avenge condition of live stock is much better than was expected. and the prOVident handling of fodder supplies bu shown that. On- tario farmers as a elm are well cup- able of meeting such an emergency. N0 disease of an epidemic nature ha been reported mount live stock. Horses are doctribed as being rather thin. but they are in fair working condition. Aside from mild form: of distemper and indigestionâ€"attributed by some to much chlfl! stun having to be eatenâ€"they my be counted in being in good general health. Bone correspondents complcin of too may old home. being kept- Ou‘tth! have no: mass. HURSDAY. JULY 9th, I908. . , . . THE WEEKLY FREE mess. ~ - :W*WWW WW not. fared so well as horses, and. as rule, were quite thin when turned 0 the grass. Some correspondents com-v plain that. lack of straw for bedding has resulted in some cattle being af- fectedrby a stiffening of the limbs. DD fififl-fl-fiflnfl-fl-fifl-fltfififi-flflcfi *fl-fifi‘fl-fififi-fifififl-fififififi*fiBfifi-fififi-fififififl-flfl-Ififififi DOES A FARMER'S WIFE NEED A' HOLIDAY? Who ever heard of a farmer’s wife taking a holiday? It is a fact in‘ life that the most obvious needs are. often the least taken into account.‘ Everyone needs a. period or relaxation from the routine of life. All nature thrives because of the variety of ele- ments, and men and women do their best work after a change of scene and environment. Those of us who spend our days amid the rapidly succeeding scenes in the city or town, realize: very keenly the necessity of resting ‘ I and relieving the nervous tension and But who thinks of worn out body. farmer's wife under including the this heading? Some years ago an narrated in one of our magazines of a farmer‘s wife who through years of routine duties about the farm, had hoped against hope for a visit to the city, but the fulfilment of her wish was deferred so long that her mindi weakened an dfailed. Surrounded by the beauties of: nature, the bugbear of monotony- proved too much for her. This may or may not be a true story, but who of us has not felt a well-night irresistible desire to get free of the routine for a time. and see new faces and places? There are no doubt thousands of brave, cheerful women on our Canadian farms who plod on, I year in, and year but, at the ever, increasing demands made upon their strength and time, and at an age comparatively early, are worn out and nervous wrecks. Who is to blame? The average far- mer means well, but he does not rea- ize the need of a holiday for his wife His one aim is to make a home for his family, and he. too. works hard to accomplish this. An intelligent farmer knows it is wisdom to rest. his fields every few years, if he is to maintain a high average of results. He knows that his horses require a fair proportion of time to rest, and every farmer prides himself on his stock. But for the poor tired wife and mother. he seldom, if ever, gives a thought. This is not due to studied] indifference at all, but it has neveri come into his notice. THE DAILY DUTIES. Listen to the average day of the‘ woman on the farm, where good help is not obtainable for any money. She‘ is mistress, cook, laundress, chamq bermaid, nurse, and performs the! hundred kindred duties in the house,| and often outside it. She is up at four o'clock in the morning. There~ is the milking, breakfast to prepare; eggs to hunt, vegetables to prepare, bread to bake. dishes to wash, child- rcn to bathe, chickens to feed. and between times give her undivided at- tention to the immediate wants of‘ the baby. Churning has its day. and the subsequent preparations for mar- ket all demand her best efforts. At first these duties are entered into with zest, but physical strength often fails, even when the spirit is willing. Then washing and ironing days come around with fearful persistency. Never any spare time to think or rest. be- cause there is the mending. or the garden to weed. At the end of the day, the men come in for ten. and, after the chores are done, they are through for the day. Not so with f" the woman of the house. The pre-‘ f parations for the morrow arc all im- .\ portant then, if by any chance, am i hour is free ,she is in no condition ’ to enjoy reading or recreation. Her eyes are tired already; her back and- shoulders ache; she is happy, per- _ Imps, but, oh. so tired. . , Does such a woman need a boll-I day? This is an average woman's. , work‘ on a farm. I visited just such a home not long ago, and every read- er will know many such cases. Noth- ing but a complete change will save that woman from being a nervous wreck. If the butterflies, who spend their days worrying with dressmaking, go- incident was Many parents like to see the boys in Norfolk Suite. The Norfolk Suit has a style of its own and a swagger ap- pearance not possessed by any other style of suit. The fabrics are light Homespuns, Spring Worsteds, Serges and Mixed Suitings in broken checks and stripes. This style of Suit is especially adapted for Boys from 6 to 15 years of age. Knickerbocker Trousers or regular cut. Don't think of passing this store when ready to clothe the boyâ€"that is, if you want the best. Remember always. that in buying here your money is only on deposit until you are perfectly satisfied. LANG MAHER, Clothiers and Furnishers lo Men Who Know. " Peterboro and Lindcay. East of Benson House. %**WÂ¥***Â¥M*****W*'bÂ¥# 'P'I'i' V'Y fl L. A larger stock than ever in all lines of Furniture Some Special Valugs in Dunn' ' g Room and Bedroom Suites Q i We bundle the best grades of Mattresses and Spring: as well as the cheaper lines. You can get ' anytlun' 3 you want here in Upholstered Goods, Couches, Easy Chairs, Lounges, Odd Pieces and Parlor Suites Upholstering and Repairing Done Neatly and Promptly. ing to theatres. afternoon teas and bridge parties, need a rest. surely the woman who is putting her heat. into life, needs now and again a holiday. MARION DALLAS. BLACKEYEFOR LOCAL MEMBER OFPARIJAMENT STRUOK BY A BASEBALL AT OLE NARMâ€"NOT SERIOUSLY HURT. Don’t Allow Your- self to be Misled . . . by the wlndy talk and big pro- mises of other dealersuyou will find our values in DRY GOODS AND MILLINERY are unsurpassed. and buyers will find cwerythlng new and up-to- date. There Is satisfaction In gettlng "tilt goods at right prices and we Invite a Call. WM. CAMPBELL. Fever-Ion FALLS While watching the baseball match Woduuduy afternoon at Glemm. Mr. Sum. Fox. M.P.P.. bud the misfortune to be hit In the eye with the bull. Ho wu stunned for a for minutes. but be noon recovered. Mr. Fox hu 5 very CELEBRATION CALLED OFF. Owing to an unfortunate outback ofusulpiclouldlluulntbovlcinlty of Swamp Lube. Cult-.7 township. pmpondbkcdmwthw maxinmountWMhudubc E