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“Having provided you with a cage for the bird.” said Uncle Josh. “now the first thing we’ll look after will be the furnishings for it.” Hereupon Allie energetically declared that she had heard so much about . hewell’e II. furniture the: ,ahe had decided Cb go there. The result was that mml. “Osgoo'luess knows there’s lots and lots to buy.” "Then sup. p we w: but lots first,” q'loth Charles with a business air. "Well sail my hay" rejoined Uncle Josh. and for real estate we must call at the Jack son Agency. I can always depoul upon them for bargains, for they control a large list of desirable ' i preperties and their judgment on the 'goorl things’ is par excellence.” OE-course it dil not take long to buy a cny cottag». After which Uncle Josh wisely remarked. “in the matter of insurance that’s of importance. You'll need a ris‘k on not only has several of the solide' and best insurance Companies but c they are expert and trust worthy underwriters. Its better to be safe e than sorry and you’ll surely be safe E in the Jackson Agency ” thev are underwri A few weeks subsequent to the ahove conversation a travel-stained pu‘ty arrived in Durham. Our friend U-icle Josh, was in charge and be led the p'tl‘ty straightway to a hotel. "The Millelaugh H)use,” said he "is a typical Canadian hotel of the best class. I have known Jim. Gunn. the p.-oprietor, for years an] he is mine hr“. after mine own heart, a thorough huiness min. endowad with that .lalizhtful intuition that makes a .' test feel at hozne, comfortable, con- 9 ‘llted. and in mighty good luck. 'l‘ne house is one of convenience; the aoartmmts are well furnished and the cuisine ewellent. l have engu- etl rooms here until your own is in readiness.,. "What’s the first thin: house on Dl‘O‘ life. as a wedding gift \ they accepted, and we; their friends adieu lrom Allie’s Uncle Josh, out here in Bentinck who wrote efl'usively of his delight. at her exhibition ol what he called “grit,”and he proposed tha if the young people would locate in Durham he would start them up in life. as a wedding gift. Of course AL. -_ â€" ‘ ‘ And to this day that young man will insist. that. he popped the question. All this happened away “down east,” and it wasn’t long before there was a weddinw NM "NHL " Miss. hiss. Allieâ€"Iâ€"I â€"er-- dare Iâ€"’ But the speaker took a. header over bushfuluess, only to hearasweet "Yes. Charley.” Another failvre of language. It; was seemmgly a hopeless case. and i might have been only for a demure. I "Charley, I have said 'yes’ twice,1 and n‘ you mean it, I mean it. too. and -” ' His Great Generosity Towards His Newly Married Niece. JOLLY OLD UNCLE JUSH Cal'lnr Blue VV‘.‘ Life Insurance of paint and Mr. Black has in} the Tho Star Lifn Insurance (.‘u., London kind that makes the brightest; filliSh J Eugmul. Has-31.00100) mare Assuranccs’and lasts the longest. Allle can get In in fun-e thaujztrggst (.‘mmdiau (.'Ufll[)§:ll:\'. 15 her kitchen ware there While we men I N 2‘31!““‘Jz’t""::..':i::'°i‘..'3’.”ka after hardware and Wm- “ a1 . .- o . , ' S ' . - o o . . ~~~ ' 3 p [Aline falls to accomphsh wonders m w est rates. . t ulin r r ' r'l ., RESIIH‘INCE, Muldaugh House. I be c , a. y a 5 ‘t' “1 1 ”Gt be f0l . CO “Wellsai-l my '1 jained Uncle Josh. and for .te we must call at. the Jack~ may. I can always depend mm for bargains, for they D1 a large list of desirable 3t 99 as well as farm promrties r judgment on the 'good I par excellence.” Of'course :take long to buy After which Uncle Josh wi g0}?-Inj-I'iltII};;‘I;;:’-l;-.\:'-i.t}l-Jgé'batZII- 55:11:73.3 “A pretty 800d start.” said the old pmsnbte expense. man, and now we’ll go to W. Black’s Fire Insurance hardware and tin score. I know of The Mercantile Fire Insurance ('om- ",0 one Who keeps snob 5‘ Comprehen- fam'.guaranteedbylmndnnamlLancashire Sife $qu Of hardware as he does, '1‘"':”“'""-‘-CHMW'Y 0"1'31'glafld- Security and he is satisfied with a moderate “mafia“ profit too. The house needs a coat 1 Life Insurance of paint and Mr. Black has got the The Star Life Insurance (.‘u., London kmd that makes the brightest fi‘liSh EugLuul. Hamminm) "plum .4\l.~'surances,’and lasts the longest. Allie can get III fl...‘.‘. ,llljll |0II.I'1)_'. l‘llll A... .,n.-\n..-- Town Property (first mortgage) on monchy lnstahnent Plan. All applications are put through with despatch and at least pussibfe expense. Farm Propertymrst Mortgage) lowest rates of lntergst and easy terms of repay- umut, aslequnred. loaning and lnsmance AGENCY Money to Loan . A. BA TSON Hon tht nukes a me, com ortable, con- mig'h'y g301 Il.lck of convenience; the wall furnished and were soon biddi Lucas, “Fright Batson. Lower T.,wn, Durham on much a letter g'JUll 9503‘ cu mar thorough appreciation. )ursc “Oh me! Oh my!” ejaculated C39," Allie as they halted before a show Josh windoW. “what'a nerfectlv 1mm!" prO‘ -- V... ~ um nu. u contagns .about 65' acres cleared chased an outfit from a pretty slipper and under culnvatxon, thh .good frame . . 1- , ,. w, . _ house, frame barn and .. . , to a nandsome .vs al-{lllg’bog 1- L '1‘" .well watered. two never falhng spun?» 1937. liWGSted If} .gents {19 shoes, well and nver at one corner. Will rent ot whnle Uncle Josh Indulged In a stout lots together. Rent farm boot. with rubberg' for the moderatetosnitable tenant. no others need 0 l . . , crowd. N) one needlng footwear apply. For further partlcmlars army ‘01 , , the owner on the premnses or bv letter to can remt the styles and prices oEer-i “.1 I. __ A‘ ' J r‘uuuUllly It 18 to trade at J. J. ' [mt 16. nearly a“ Oil-éal'tét.i.‘fib Hunter’s. for Allie found goods and ilietvei'l lai'd’ 111?}.St-01asslmate ., , . or larves mg m: ' ‘ puces so seductne that she pur- LotNo.l7 contains afigt‘zltngg 131 a pretty slipper and under cultivation, with to a handsome walkmg boot. Char- house, frame barn “"1 be: ley invested it) _g","t;’8 fine shoes.’we“ watered. two never fa ‘.'L:'t\ 17-- _‘ _ ' .. wall ”"1; "I'A- n‘ A--- _ Window. "what ‘a perfectly lovely slipper.” “Yes” said Uncle Josh, J. .i. Hunter’s stock clin’t be equalled in style and extent in this section. Go in look it over and . ed ” It might have been policy not to have extended that invitation,‘ hail non Uncle Josh known what wise economy it is to trade at J. . J. Woman like, Allie was discussing the matter of how she would arrange her new house and was interrupted by Uncle Josh. “And these house fixins remind me that you haven’t got your dishes yet. The famous stock in extent, quality and completeness is at A. McLachlan’s But the average reader need not be \ told what an array of table ware Allie had to select from. There isn’t positively, a thing in the line of china, crockery, glass or porcelain needed for use or ornament in any part of the house that cannot be found at McLachlan's in indefinite variety and at wonderfully ---V nevuuob' . . ‘ ’Ove [weaves In fashionable dress goods GS. ’and you are sure to be guided right Her in your selections. You will find‘ rem: McKechnie’s pleasant to deal with Dim . . . ’ Trei while the prices cannot be duplicated. (30m After getting a beautiful dress Allie lire} nexc turned her attention to cur- ‘ '1 . . 11m tains, table linens, towels and othe . . . . Deal house furnishings of which th ~ “I would like to make you *iacquainted with '1‘. G. Holt, my 3 dentist friend, too,” said the old man. -t;“If you ever have to supplement d‘your natural teeth.” “Ugh! Don’t lyou mention false teeth to me.” '9 ‘ cried Allie. ”I’ll never carry pearly . lies in my mouth it I go toothless.” “Oh, as for that,” laughed Uncle‘ 'liJosh. “if you’ll only consult a good 3.dentist in time you can save the J'catastrophe. Dr. Holt for instance, "is wonderfully expert in saving ’ natural teeth, and he has the skill hand every mechanical appliance 'necessary to do his work with the I least discomfort to his patrons.” "()h, say, Uncle exclaimed Allie, . where can I go for dry goods? This 3 dress is hardly suitable. I must ad- imit.” “W'eley girl, if you want i to select from one of the oldest and ' most pepular establishments in town. I will direct you to N. G. J. Mc- Kechnie who carry a stock of Dress ‘ Goods that for variety and real value l ,is seldom seen in a town the size of Durham. They keep all the latest: - as the pargy came in front of the popular Durhftm Pharmacy, ”Walk Ior wnth delight cause he knew Mr. Black had treated him right. as he does all of his customers. “I tell you what.” remarked the old man "this is a good store to tie to.” at first at a loss how to-select. But she soon yielded to the seductiveness of a magnificent parlor suite, a bed room set in oak, antique finish. that 'would do credit to old Antiquity himself. To this she added an easy rocker for Uncle Josh, and didn’t forget a most convenient and or- namental Wl‘iting'desk for “Hubby” Charles. they were ushered into such a. be- wildering display that the girl was t that cannot be au's in indefinite wonderfully low Humble. 1 must ad- y girl, if you want; ne of the oldest and ablishmencs in town. l‘lélE DURHAM CHRONICLE, August 5th, 1897. novelty Blue- to be persor all equipments people you ( lated kitchen, bank is as 34 granite ware. . universe. an Barley .................... Hay ...................... NM Butter ................... I K ACRE FARRL being-composed Eggs per (102 ............. 9) of Lots No. 16 (50 acres) and 17 Apples....per bag ........ (1m acres) 3rd (2011. \V. U. R. Uld Survey. Potatoes. . , .per bag ....... Lot 16, nearly all cleared, 40 acres of good level lnml, 1n first-class state of cultivation “our per cwt ............. lit for harvesting machinery of all kinds: Oatmeal per sack ---------- Lot No. 17 contajns about 65 acres cleared Chop per cwt .............. md under cultwation, with good fr house, frame barn and bearing orchard, ‘ ‘ ' .vell watered. two never failing sprinfs, Geese per “’3'"? well and rrver at one corner. Will rent ot ,7 separately or both lots together. Rent Chickens per pair noderate to suitable tenant. no others need ' . . Dressed Hogs per cwt. . .pnly. For further rtrcmlars apply to . ' he owner on the premlgzs or by letter to H’d“ ' ° ' Der lb. ° ° ""' ° t f EDWARD WA Lsn, _ Sheepskins. . OQOooooooooggn.- CI. II â€" ‘ (XVI never call at private house.- Will be at MacFarla.ne’s Drug Durham on g ; -:A;:onts for “ Queen 1 \ ictoria, Her Reifi'n and I) in lllU nd J u ilee." ‘ ()verflowing with latest and richest pictur- 5les. Contains the endorsed biographv of t Her Majesty, with authentic History of her l'remarkable reign, and full account of the Diamond Jubilee. ()nlv $1.50. Big book, ’ Tremendous demand. Bonanza for agents. - Commission 50 per cent. Credit gix en. : _I"roi1:iitpzlid. OUTFIT FREE. Duty aid. _ V )2 0 quick for outfit and territory. ‘HE Inulli ION COMPANY, Dept. 7. 356 Dearborn St., Chicago. 8 e f t h a be- “Let’s seeâ€"I promised you a gold :irl was watch, didn’t I,” and W. A. McFar- t. But lane’s is the place to get one cheap.” tiveness Entering the popular jewelry Store , a bed the old man gallantly acquitted him- h. that self of the promise and then directed itiquity’Allie’s attention to the superior] n easy stock of other jtwelery carried by. didn’t the house. “There is no other such' nd or- house in town,” said the old man, Iubby” “andIguaruntee the quality to be the very best. Pick out your family I the old clock while here,” he added, McFar-f Black’s lane carries a magnificentline. Don’t .‘ ow oflforget another fact,” he continued,’ I'elien-'}f ever you need optical g’oOds, this does, iS the place to come. And say. my derate boy, remember Mr. McFarlane is ‘ , coat also an expert doctor on sick watches. rt the “By the way,” remarked Uncle! finish Josh, as they reached the street, ‘I,’ in get i mast run up to the Standard Bank 5 ' a men ! to get another check book. Come! . .Ifialong with me and get acquainted;1 rs in, With J. Kelly, the manager, for Off A 1---.--“ Can early and avail yourselfof his valuable services, as this is a rare opportunity to have your eyes pr0pet 1y tested, free of Charge. No guess work but a scientific certainty. Diffi- cult cases accurately fitted. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. QME‘QG: tf Just why people should risk their liv« dread disease and go to great expense af to check it, it is hard to conceive. It easier prevented than cured. Throat and severe colds are its usual forerunr 25-cent bottle of Dr. Chase's Syrup 0! and Turpentine will drive these away. without doubt, the best medicine purpose to be had anywhere; There are many remedies on the market for the cure of consumption, but consumption, once it reaches a certain stage, cannot be cured. In professing, therefore, to do what is impossible, these remedies prove themselves to be simply Consumption is a disease which destroys the tissue of the lungs. Once gone, no medicine can ound. Once both are attacked, however, the Victim i: Annmorl l “I declare” exclaimed Uncle Josh I with the air of an old stager. “I happen to think that I need some farm machinery. "I always did con- tend that first-class implements were i necessary to do good work. I know i .of no dealer who keeps a better or " larger stock than my friend county councellor C. McKinnon whose show rooms are right across the street. He sells the world famous Deering pony binder. “W'hy bless you the Prince of Bismark recently bought THE TRAIL OF DEATH tcourse you Will do business with I them and it is always more pleasant to be personally acquainted with the people you do business with. This bank is as solid as the base of the universe, and has paid up capital and reserve fund of $1,600,000. You will find them ever ready to extend any accommodations compatible with ‘ busmess principles. l :e even after one lung is wholly gone, 3 the other remains sound. Once both :ed, however, the victim is doomed. y people should risk their lives to this rasc and go to great expense afterwards I, it is hard to conceive. It is much 43!!"ch an cured. Throat troubles 13 its usual forerunners. A '. Chase's Syrup of Linseed a disease which destroys the Once gone, no medicine can Good medicine may arrest ail yourself of his urlve these away. It is. best medicine for the Welbeokf P. O Wool-u: C‘QWJJSC. Store A full car load arrived. Get your Twine early from 6 cts upwards. Repairs of all kinds kept in stock. ‘ Fire Insurance promptly attended 6-,. â€"“ 316° Laughlan an? Tudl' to select from. The Ad; Wagon always in Stock. can buy these at right prices NO‘VV is the time to buy your Binders and 1‘10““ ers and be sure and buy only Massey Harris Riachines. They are sure and reliable and will not fail to satisfy you. A full. stock of Wagons and Market Report. Issuer of Marriage Licenses ALL KINDS OF PAINT VARNISH BRUSHES Calcined Plastn' Water Lime, Portland Cement Rosin, Machine Oils, Feed Com 400 pm bushel. Far loa_d of Bu DURHAM, July 7th, 1897. If your house or buggy is looking a little and is beginning to deer ease in value then tha place to. buy Paint. It is at our Store. There is a time and place for everything: There ’s a time to Paint.@ uaâ€"-urouna m Uniâ€"Genuine White Lend, No. 1 ‘o. Hume Lead, Dry White Lead, Red Lead. -â€"â€"Mixed Paint, allshades. Call and see shade card OIL STAINSâ€"~Light Oak, Dark Oak. Antique Oak. Cherry an Patent DtyerS. Oxide of Iron. Dry Colors and Shac OILS and TUliPENTINE.â€"â€"Raw Ifingnpd nn D.-:IAJ n- VM. CALDER. can be offered at so low a price, but it i ginning to appreciate and take advzm Why should not you ‘P “Seemsjmiwssible” .......... 500t06m Lower Town. 25, 40. 50 505. L839 PACKAGES. l7 CEYLON TEA 17g Thatâ€"a. pure ceylozl tea (5'1? 1-} . .; .71: 7 April, 20th 1897. March 23rd f1 Beutiuek Bull for Service at lat . Terms, $1.00. "‘Uu l ham Bull " 1)mle}ff'canick.” terod pedigree) “ill stand for service 35 con 3 E. G. R.. Glenelg. erm‘s : One dollar, to be paid 1101 than that the 15th day of Feb. 1898. WM. RITCHIE. ‘nv:‘ mu. 1on9 BE THOROUG HBRED DUR _ ham Bull “ Duke nf‘ (mum, n r..n,.:‘. I best locality in I) brick ; pla fe glass windows. Also a ( able dwelling with halfan aére of 4 good stable, bearing orchard, hard : water, good locality, front street reasonable. Apply to THE MIDDAUGH HOUSE STORE best locality in Durham Ma rch 24th. N,---‘ \I‘ I 1 Bentinck, 100 acres more or less,% acres under cultivation and known as the James Johnston farm. Buildings .fairly good and good water on the place: a lshort distance from school. ‘l‘o a satisfactory purchaser easy terms of payment will be given. For full information and particulars write CHAS. Jomgs'rox, D,__ np to Ilmn, Dry Colors and Shades aw Linseed Oil, Boiled Oil. March 24th. f“ Cheap and on easy teuns from Durham. Applx to Oct. 2nd. Mortgages ”taken; for money. Apply to 1 Feb. 1" _ ad], ‘89? Township of Banting}: Tcpyn plot, Durham. _l Grey, inoln..ing flower, l)l‘l(.‘k du'enmg uilding luts will be S: 19m. Also lot N0. (30.- Bull for Service owner or to cmlccssiuu, mu'th Hf Durlm township (if (ilmmlg, Mac under cultivation ; the H hardwomibush. Good fran barn, small urchard and “'01 For furtheg:_p:x_rti(’jnlar:s OT 25, 9091.], TOWNSHIP OF M. J. Dil‘iQ _"l rm er ston. Antiqué Oéi(,mCherry and Mahog the Town of Durham, County Can“. 2-- i ‘0 . _ - FOR SALE OR TE] REM. . Copal. Damar Coach Body THE EDGE PROPERTY tf FARM CONTAINING 1!:0 acres ACRE FARM FOR SALE He hit; shabby or weaflmrbeatr that time is now. There 1' To Rent. Box 95 zinc Infs N0. 3 _and 41m (Le third 1"\ \\'M'. 1m \‘i‘é‘ inclnujng a valuable “tam:- ‘19,?ng and. many eYem'Ue V'\.H.'l." vill be'éold in one ormmre N0: (30.- COIL, 2. \K'. ‘1‘“ G. R. JOHN F‘IfRTH Durham t 0f Durham Road. in the fig, ”Om-ms cleared. and I; the remaindvr mud flood ‘ frame house , frame I" )1” take 1 tar Coach Body, Extra Japan, Brown Japan. Coach Paints in Oil. , 100 acres, adjoining JAMES EDGE. Edge. Hill, P. 0 Durha « E. .r. MCINTYRE. 1 Durham; ISO a comfort- re of ground hard and soft part purchase c3, Ilarristo'n, Ont. '. Waterc a maly not later rents \VhiCe Lead (rcaxzifi~ at lot rzm 4 miles t0 the It! Mun. ny, Oil TRUE ACLUUNH RUSSI cons. Officially her ready treated like a aha Grand Duchess. " Princess 'l‘iella left yesterday on maria! 1 dine in the imperial 1 “tion tomorrow noon Thus read a dispah'hl station master at Kora ”camber 2. am an hour mmd the Governor General q milway official' 3 [who “Int his Excellency a} would receive her Rial Prince Weripustofl I urangements ! '1‘}? max: new {aiming ‘w Prim “as 'bad e‘nol fly the mrnuwnl s u the sum *time was attunpting ‘Lhe lmpossi to be dove "iEver mung Ill pm " We will see.' rcpt polofl ung'rw'iously. 1’ pressed wrathâ€"he is a webody or somethin ~00 the head of the Oh cabmen and driwrs, h 'bd'hood where. the PI nos-red. metal work a: ly pdidhed. The gardl were next. laid under “everybody else in ‘ owning a green plant ell. a gorgeous rug 0| “furniture. all being M either the depot. h the lumber) of the was busy with a hug “ta preparing superin all other work being a «lament, the station ht extraordinary. if not. shodly before the arri 17. the Governor and h “and pin. ”33h; an. Prince- the swim pad loph “And when did tp dream I mean,“ queue " Three months ago. Prince-s Telh lam mpliment you." she tube-Juice. I have at d ratios while tmvelh wince. If your Exec fictive you would hm least one half of tin p “ Grand DmaHHighn enemies. and a dream Imvily upon my mind "an may tell me hushed Princes 'Della] ”Monoâ€"Princess} (a “rubbern. each other." ’lb-en her} tht dinner he mved 'u enjo'ed Wily Whem use was hm 'l‘elh. win wanted no ernor. said, “But an dream. Out with it. I "It is quickly told. " “I dreamed that a lull (In; ecu-e 9f my dismis- v “(E at his Side, 1. N there be an arcideot yourself discharged." 1 nor changéd to a lull tier. tHe rushed to (I the $100 twinge wil gloved hand, and ho! Highness .followed by dies and a muqube’r «I walked down the atom "General," said Pri tthe Mvtw aha-ms J the ptovinoe you go! have done much (4 like to live here ?" “ To livewd die hell " I .nndemd, and {hence in St. Peters“ 1 exercise it. in your Id you fear to 10m Ito not a Liheral?"_ 9919!! _in their hat. 1b flame», at to