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evening :he and”. fl EM x: DC $17 appearedâ€"a swale in.th'e Sand] Suddenly Bristoe drew rain, and - 83.5-3“, when it rose into view rose to the full length in the stirrupa. - he usered a CH of JOYâ€"11 W35 shading his eyes from the sun's glare. ‘me and rider! as he stared ahead; Two motionless little by little they drew nearer, black spects were visibleâ€"yet were ”another, two black specks in that they motionless? or was it the heat w ocean of sand. the only moving. waves which seemed to yield them hits mags under the brazen circle movement? He drove in his spars, “:heSkF- Keith was ready now. his driving his startled horse to the u might, the cocked revolver summit of a low sand ridge, and again W hard in his hand. The space I halted, gazing intently forward. He mean them narrowed, and Hawley: was not mistakenâ€"they were horses. 'nhlrz. caught a glimpse of the lace ; Knowing instantly what it meantâ€"â€" :mme broad hat brim, the burn- ‘ those riderless animals drifting dere- Eeeyessumfinfi him. With an oath ; lict in the heart of the desertâ€"his gumped his horse, tagging at his 8 throat dry with fear, the scout ”5n, wprlsed. dazed. F9! 1113mm” wheeled, and spurred back to his demanding Keith 3150 halted. and party. quickly resolving on :a course lathe intervening desert the eyes of action. Hawley and Keith had ammo men met in grim defiance. ; met; both had fallen, either dead or vnolnter we: m; dry lips. and spoke : wounded. A moment's delay now ‘my: might cost a life; he would need Falbi *f 1 reckon you know what this f 'bain, but he must keep the girl back} rm HawIey, and why I am here. 3 it possible. But could he? SheI we’re Southerners both of us, and ; ’straightened up in the saddle as he! 3,,“ our own personal affairs. 5 came spurring toward them; her eyes » got to tight me 1101?, man to j .vide open, one hand clntaing at her! he . ! fit”;- ’ ' 9---. .--..... "a“ he“ I ""3. 310'}; W oar; ”“0 mum 1“ “b50013; to m M b] rem h, 40w ' n tram k «Eh. hut Wivnn .élmy may intervening desert the eyes 3mm men met in grim defiance. fume: we: his dry lips, and spoke Mu word. his eyes gleaming I caning hatred, the gambler "down tron: his saddle onto me I. bk horse interposed between tum! the other. Keith did the :3. 1195 even peering across the “’33:: a hammer glanced about him, and 2 Mathis horse. If he thought or : Btu was useless. His 11p curled 3 limempt. l w your talking, Keith." he re-; Hansel}. “Let's have it over h,” and spurred his horse. The “make: me up. 1:8!" and Hurley paused, dras- Bltllnem. “One of us most like? {ham to die here; perhaps both. It! either survives he'll need a now get out of this alive. Dis- lat; I'll do the same; step away mm are out or range, and I we'll fight it outâ€"ls that LN 10-" - v Fork? The post!- xfl“ “mawstlgmg seared through a mu, driving the dull- ms brain. the lethargy tram “new 2 no! Fate could never ”m ’ Wy we: as am: The been delayed; had earlyâ€"some- :11; to leaviongiif’where the blue #19 “€23 the union of sand and . coming, riding hm Athewas SH g :. ohn enflrHA i'fllee dfivo you1‘r'liérse aside. 3w you ready?" IRENEâ€"yes!" 'Wmnan struck his horse M win in ms left hand and IMy-mde so as to clear the “We mm], his shooting arm "1 There was a flash of flame me Keith reeled backward, “832%. knees, one hand clutch- ?Ofi- - M We .mmzsénfie' "in no Wt 1n the heart 0‘ ”“5 8°11” a“? surely he should be here by 30' 2: he had left the “term" ‘t “it Conic he have 803° me ”“3" Tam-h? The 00951- AL- 'I. H!!! a. RID-n” 3 Keith mpg Border "Yes rising “a desolate desert 3' An hour, two were now a, hun. “’39 .39 none: 9.13. ndeavored 19 get WY. the amok. Stfldflln “when l ugeir ure’ bloci: 3 left. side his 3131111. 0y“ szY, 30th, 13. D‘WHh . but hufln : sand. :an to rtrclea: DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE, A S SI STANT REPRESENTATIVE P. S.â€"Consu1t the agricultural 11b- rr-ry at our office at any time. We haVe the instruments for taking levels at the Department of Agriculé ture, Lindsay, and are at your ser- vice to take levels for you during the summer. If there is an outlet you are doubtful of, or if you wish to get the fall in any ditch, or if you Wish.“ -a complete drainage survey made, call at our. omces or write. they approve of the loan to him they pass the necessary bylaw, that is if one has not. already beenpass ed, and issue .debentmes, which the Pro Vince buy from the Consolidateé Revenue Fund. and leni the money to the applicant, who pays it back en the instalment‘ plan, 17.36 per yi-ar for twenty years on every $100 borrowed. Now by draining gstema- tically 5100 would drain abott four acres at $25 per acre. In paying $7.36 {or four acres the price perg acre would be $1.84. The annual in- crease in crap as reported by those who have installed the drains is from "0 to $33 per acre. Surely it is a good investment to pay $1. 84 and draw out from $10 to $35. Many ask where is the money for ‘drainage coming from, when We haVe 1all our available capital locked up in the farm and chattels. For such cases the Province has long since made provision in the Tile, Stone and Timber Drainage Act, bar which any township is authorized to bor- row money from the Province to lend to farmers, for underdrainage purposes. When an individual wishes to borrow money in this way he ap- plies to the township council, and if they approve of the loan to him they pass the necessary bylaw, that is if one has not alreadv been Da69 It is very unsatisfactory and dis- couraging to be mucking with a soil which should be drained and is not} Last year was very wet universally in Ontario, and naturally there are many disheartened farmers this' spring, especially after the spring ! rains. Drainage involves a great deal of labor and expense, but on lands which will respond, or which need; tiling, there is no investment on the; farm which will .net such interest on! principal invested. The average in-1 tenast on pdncipal (as per W. H." Day’s bulletin No. 174) is from 20-50 per cent per annum. The labor problem is a difficult one to solve, but in the drainage? line it is being solved to a. great extent by the nae of the traction . ditcher. This machine digs the ditch} full depth, true to grade, and leaves the bottom of the ditch in excellent condition for the laying of the tile, by passing over the ground once. I f Up from the far, dim southwest they rode slowly, silently, wearied still by the exertions of the past night. | and burned by the fierce rays or we r desert sun. No wind of suflicient force had blown since Keith passed that way, and they could easily follow the hoof prints of his horse across the sand waste. Bristoe was ahead, hat brim drawn low, scanning the horizon line unceasiugly. Somewhere out in; the midst of that mystery was hidden 1‘ tragedy. and he dreaded the knowl- edge of its truth. Behind him Fair- long since grown silent. the man ever glancing uneasily aside at her, the girl drooping slightly in the saddle! with pale face and heavy eyes. Five I prisoners, lashed together, 'the bind-j ins rope fastened to the pommels 01' the two "Bar X” men‘s saddles, were . bunched together. and behind all came Neb, his black lace glistening in the heat. I i zbain and Hope rode together, their lips ' t else was chanxelese. Then into the ,' tar northern sin there rose a. black spedk. growing larger and larger; oth- ers came from the east and west, heat- ing the air with widely outspread wings, great beaks stretched forward. Out from their nests of foulneas the desert scavengers were coming for their spoil. UNDERDRAINAGE CHAPTER XXXVI l. At the Wate r-Hole. Mr. Eud’xcuct's, McInn‘s 3967, has a. very creditwbldxeccrd also, his colts in 1910 getting second in a, bunch of seven at La‘ndsay Fair. In 1911 at the Winter Fair girls colts w0n 1st in a bunch of 9, MM in 1912 at the Fall Fair won let in‘ ,3 yr olds and, 2nd in 2 yr olds. McInnis will go the same route this year and dollars. i TERMSâ€"To insure a foal $12, pay- ;able lst February, 1914. $1 off for g prOmpt payment. Insured mares fmust be returned regularly to the fhorse or they will be charged insur- E«unce whether in foal or not. Persons [crying their mares and not returning Ethem to the horse will be charged {and persons disposing of their mares before foaling time must furnish; proof or they will be charged insurâ€"1 ance whether in £083. or not. All ac- cidents to mares at the risk of own- ers. Colts remain the property of the owner 0! horse .until paid for.- I GOLDEN BLOOM ((141.45), (12233), 315 a beautiful bay, with white face, ”and white hind legs. foaled 9th May, 1907, bred by William :Hood, Chap- elton, Borque, Kirkcudbright, Scot- (land, imported April, 1911, by Adam 3; Schrafi, Cummings’ Budge, Ont. Gol- "lden Bloom’s lst site was Baron (Hood (imp) (8489), (11260): his G sire was Baron’s Pride (9122), (3067) I0" G. sire Macpherson (3825); G. G. G. Sire PrinCe of Wales (673'); G. G. G. G. Sire Young Lord Lyon (994); G. G. G. G. G. PrinCe Alfred (619); all of above Sites are too well known to need comment, regardingl their quality in the horse world, and‘ the following list of dams through which Golden Bloom was produced, [will show conclusively that. he comes (from first-class stock, with necords 1that nannot be excelled. His dam (was the celebrated Madge o! Chapalâ€" §ton (15091), (12937); G. Dam Duchess .of Chgpelton (12181); G. G. Dam, (Princess (6269); G. G. G. Dam Jean :of Foreaide (2790). .- Phone 4uax-31 and proceed to Thos. Endioott’s, Pleasant Point, for noon. To John C. T-hurston'e Dunsford, for night. WEDNESDAYâ€"John McMul-len’s for noou. Robt. Padgett.s 13th Em- i-ly for night. THURSDAY morning will. return to his own stables, .and mamadn until SATURDAY morningâ€"To John Mann- der’s hotel until night, thence back to his on stable until Tues- day morning. The above route will be continued throughout the man, health and weather permitting. Will stand for Mares during the Sea~ son of 1913 as follows: TUESDAY MORNINGâ€"Will leave his own stable, Lot 26, Con. 6. Ops, (1414.5), [12233] MR. SAM ENDICOTT has purchas- ed another horse. Golden Bloom, to add to his stable of well known horses. Golden Blaom A New Horse tor lindsay THE IMPORTED CLYDESDALE . STALUON Fl‘ENDERS will be received by the ‘ undersigned until Monday, the 2nd of June, inclusive, for the purch- ase of that part Lot 24, Con. 6, Township of Ops, lying West of River Scugog. Splendid pasture lands or factory site. The highest or any tend- er not necesSarily accepted. Dated 26th May A. D. 1913. STEWART O’CONNOR. Solicitors for Estate, late William McDonnell. Bristoe cast ah appealing glance at iFah-bain, mopping his face vigorously, inot knowing what to say, and the oth- ;et attempted to turn the tide. : “Not likelyâ€"not’ likely at all-no {reason why it should herâ€"probably fjust a stray horse-you stay back , w_â€"_‘ Jul" "but nu” {Waltefi' '; She struck her horse, and he blunxed forward, bringing her race {to race with Bristoe. ‘ “Whgt Is it? Tell me, what is it?" “Nothin' but a loose hoss, Miss." “A horse! here on the desert?" Hooking about, her eyes dark with hor- iror. “But how could that be? Could ;â€"could it be Captain Keith's?" Pedigree and Description of Golden Bloom -___ nuvwlu UUI gder I’d like {ér take a look at, zrockon you better_ go flgng, Th (861' KID com. LID ahead Vat-n m". “Doctor,” he called as Soon was near enough, his horse c [war is somethin’ showin' ox ‘__ v. . --- SAM EN DICOTT. ‘~-.â€"_â€"" _ Ciildren ny; ma Herman's LA $ T Q R l A aner and Manager charge ettelfl go {1923, The nic- up ahead yore wxm M138 W'i'l'l be . nine ued. out. yon- 83 he Mr, Cline, operator at the C. P. R. Station, and Mr. Stanley Han- cock mm in Lhasa? for the holiday. East Fortune, 10 dollars for a run- ning colt. Insured mares must be re- turned re-gularly to the horse or they will be charged insurance. Par- ties di§posing of mares will be charged insurance fee. All accidents at risk of owners of mares. THOS. H. WALDEN, TERMS Prince Gartl-ey, 10 dollars, payable in February, or 12 dollars for a colt 1 week 01'. Sire The Favorite Knight (6014), Prince Edward (1880), Sir Erskine, imp., (2119) (8253), Scottish'Lad, imp., (7), Marquis of Lorne, imp., (116), (523) Netherby imp., (126) (1494), Sir William Wallace, imp., (1913-) ie (178). Easy Fortune (11029), White stripe in face, and three white feet, foaled May 27th, 1910, and bred by Thos. H. Walden, _Lindsay. Copy of pedi- gree:â€"â€" Dam Minnie Erskine (17576) Maud- ie Muller (4284), Mariposa Maid This certificate must be renewed on or before the 3lst day o'f December, 1913, and within thirty days after a change of ownership of the said stal- lion, 3 new certificate must be ob- tained. John Bright, chairman, A. P. Westervelt, secretary. EASY FORTUNE (11029) Dated at Toronto, Ontario, the 8th day of April, 1913. The above named stallion was, un- der said Act. inspected by the offi- cers of the Board on the Blst day of October, 1912, and found to be free from the malformations and diseases named in the regulations under said Act. Certificate of Enrolment of pure bred stallion from Ontario Stallion Enrolment Boardzâ€"The Stallion En- rolment Board of Ontario certifies that the name, description and pedi- gree of the Clydesdale stallion, Prince Gartley registereh in the Clydesdale Stud Book as Number 10284, owned by Thomas H. Walden of Lindsay. and foaled in 1909, has been enrolled in accordance with Chapter 67 of the Statutes OI 0n- tario, 2 Geo. V. Ancestors through his. sire are Maggie of Airieland (3147) (8690) Bet of Parkhead (3910) (4287), Smil- er (8491) (461), Bet and many other famous horses. tioaa under cull ivation and one of the most complete N qrsery plants in Canada. Estabhshed 35 yrs. Free catalogue of stock on appli- cation. Pelham Nursery Coo. Toronto, Ont to reliable energetic 1r en for the sale of our pméucts. We give all the ad van Cages that :1 reliable well advertised, estahiished firm can Ofi'cr_ If you wish to repre- sent us WRITE N OW, before it; is too late, for further informa- Prince Gartley is a horse of grand conformities, with fore arm full and well built frame, he has a grand rib and nicely finished legs, with feet and pasterns of excellent merit, and his action is absolutely faultless. He is remarkably well built. He is an exceptionally sure foal getter, and his stock has been very _successâ€" ful in the show ring in 1912. His colts won first prize at Lindsay Central in the'heaVy draught class. PRINCE ‘ GARTLEY’S sire Was Gartley Challenger (imp) (5405) (12996), G. Sire Woodend Gartley, (3847) (10663), G. G. Sire Royal iGartley (2859) (9844), G. G. G. Sire Mount Royal (imp) (2860) (8065), G. G. G. G. Sire St. Lawrence (3220), G. G. G. G..G. Sire Prince of. Wales. His dam was Miss Bowman (imp) (13229), G. dam Maggie of Dalnottar (13230) (17382), G. G. dam Jess of Glenlair (13231) (3828), G. G. G. dam Darling (13232) (1521), G. G. G. G. dam Darling. Among the ancest- ors of Prince Gartley, past Miss Bowman are Handsome Prince (3515) (10356), (Prince of Wales (4509 (673), General (322), Sir Walter Scott (797) Old Clyde (574) and many others. ed April 2nd, 1909. Bred by Geojx. McQuade, Omemee, Ont., and now the property of Thos. H. Walden, Lindsay. Pri-noe Gartley (10284) sire and dam imported, is bay with four white feet and a white stripe in face. 'oal- The property of Thos. H. Walden, Lindsay, Ont. Will be at the own- er’s stable all week, only Saturday when they will be at Maunder’s no. tel, Lindsay. WE GIVE STEABY :EMPLOYMENT Prince Gartley (10284) Easy Fortqne (11029) TH! LINDSAY FUSE OVER 600 ACRES Owner. !‘et‘mmâ€"To insure a, foal $15. pay- able lst January, 1914. Mares not tried regularly will be charged as season mares. Mares disposed of before toaling time will be charged fun insurance. A11 accidents at own- Parties having mares to breed should call and see this horse before deciding. Will be at his own stable, 170 Kent-st. West, during the season of 1913 One of the best horses that has ever been in this district. The property of Geo. Curtis, Lindsay, Ont. Children Cry ran FLETCHER’S CASTORIA Hamilton, 19th of May, 1913. For pedigree, etc., see the small (let) The West half of Lot number Twenty in the Third Concession of the Township of Mtd‘iposa, in the County of Victoria, (save and except the north 25 acres sold to one James Irwin), and containing 75 acres more or lass; (2nd) The northâ€"east quarter of Lot number Nineteen in the Sec- ond Cancession of said Township, containing 50 acres more or lws. 011 Thursday, 19th day of June, 19 at one o'clock p, m. the following property. Simpson chse, Lindsay sold by Under and by virtue of a power of sale contained in a. certain mort- gage, which will be produced at the time of sale, defauit having been PUBLIC AUCTION SALE OF Vaizzable Farm Property 60 days on Horses, 3 months on Cows, on apprOVed joint notes, on all sums over $20. Under that amount cash. A discount at the rate of 7 per cent will be allowed for cash on credit amounts. dition. 6 Cows, milking good. 3 Months on cattle. 4 Setts of double and stitched har- ness. 2 Sets second-hand harness. 12 Woollen rugs, new. 24 Whips, given away at any price. 4 Old buggies in good shape. 1 Lady’s wheel in good shape. Will be sold cheap. 12 Horses, workers and drivers. 1 Black mare, 6 years old and sound 1400 pounds. 1 Bay gelding 8 years old. 1 Chestnut horse, 4 years old, Hack- ney. 1 Aged horse, good worker. 1 Brazilian mare, selling under lien. 8 Grass cattle, in goo-d shape. 4 Heifyars, two yrs. past, i-n‘good con- ) SALE MAY 31, 1913 ‘. A. Fanning G. Iackson Prop. in payment thereof, will be STOCK SALE gTERMES Anct. hen house and pig pen; three ~wells; small hardwood bush; 13 acres sum- mer fallow. Eight roomed house. 15 story with furnace; young orchard; pasture with access to river. Apply to W. R. Helson, Lindsay BC. or on the premises. TJARM FOR SALEâ€"200 ACRESâ€" Lot 27, con. 5, Ops. Well under drained; 2; miles north of Lindsay. Good grain and dairy farm. Bank barn 52 by 72, cement floor all thro'. FARM FOR SALEâ€"Bang the west half’of lot 32, first Conce88i0n Town- ship of Fenelon, on the Victom'a Road, containing one hundred acres more or less. Less one fifth an acre taken off for long Point Methodist Church on the farm. Post office on the adjoining farm. Sixty acres un- der cultivation, balance second growth timber, suitable for ranch or grain. For furtha- particulars apply to Myles Haygarth, Victoria Road ed and in good state of cultivation, lot north half of 3, con. 10, Emily, 6 miles from Lindsay, two miles from church, school, post canoe and two stores. Leading road from Lindsay. Buildings on farm medium. For par- ticulars apply to W. O'Neil, Lindsay, Ont.-â€"wtf. FARM TO RENT-100 . â€"â€"-â€"-°v fat Kirkfield, one frame house with 1good stone cellar, soft water cistern with pump, and an acre of land, sta- ble for two horses and a cow, 4 hen pens well wired, six beautiful maple shade trees in front with property adjoining worth two thousand dol- lars. Just the spot for a retired far- mer. Three churches, large school and good stores, and a. good doctor in village. For price and all particulars, 9. clear deed with property, ap- ply to H. Lacey. box. 35. -irkfield, FOR SALEâ€"1n the beautiful .1 1'7: vulage _gp- -. barn and good driving shed and pen, weli‘watered and a. good 0 ard bearing, one mile from sch two miles from ' C. P. R. Stat For further particulars apply to F. Robinson, Argyle P. 0.. O-n‘oa PWARM FOR SALEâ€"100 acres, west ~' 3; lot 12, con. 7, in the township of Eldon, soil clay loam. All cleared and in good state of cultivation, 10 roomed brick dwelling, frame bank barn and good driving shed and pig FOR SALE OR TO RENT and a. good orch- mile from school, C. P. R. Station. 301‘88. 85 clear- % apply to E. ' 0'5 Ontario. ON WEDNESDAY JUNE 4THâ€"By, Geo. J aCkSOn auctioneer, credit sale of farm stock and implements, the property of Wm. Lewis. Lot 9, col. 5. Verulam. Sale at one o'clock. WEACHER WANTEDâ€"For S. 3. '- No. I, Verulam, duties to com»- mence Sept. lst, 1913, salary 86! Hundred Dollars, holding Seoul! Class or First Class Professional Certificate. Applications received an to June 6th. 'fi FARM FOR SALEâ€"100 acres mom or less, lot 9, con. 11, Eldon, about t mile south of Glenarm, the prop- erty of Mr. Hector McKay, all clau- ed excepting about 4 acres poplar; and 4 acres hardwood, well fenced, and in good state of cultivation, a good house, frame barn 42160 ft., with stone stabling and outbuildings, small bearing orchard, two good wells, terms reasonable as owner in home from West, and anxious to sell before returning. For further partia- lars apply to Elias Bowes, real tate agent, Lindsay. A." FARM FOR SALEâ€"100 acres good clay loam. one and a half mils west of Woo-dville, brick house, good barn and out buildings, tw‘o Em class wells, large orchard. For m particulars apply to Wm. McIndoo. Woor‘iville. or J. H. Wickett, Little Britan. hen house. Two wells, one never fil- ing well at barn, For sale separately or together. Prices right for quick sale. For further particulars apply to D. McIntyre. 274 Carlton St., Toron- mmnnmmm SALE REGISTER R. J. MITCHELL. Sec. 'Tre: WANTED PAGE THREE Lmo int of cedar ‘ a mile from Cr‘ rch, Post Office, 3‘ mile tom m reas. Duns ford.