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.Xo death comes: so suddenly and unex- pectedly as that caused by heart failure, but the trouble had its beginning: months orperhaps years betore when the blood be came thin and watery and the 'nerves exhausted. Gradually the waste has be- come‘more rapid than the process of repair, :1 e tissues of the heart have becmne diseased .l finally some over exertion or nervous .r shock has caused the heating to cease and life to depart. Dr. Chase’s Nerve Food -pnjeyents heart future and all similar dis. “eases by creating: new, rich blood and nerve ghee, and building'up the system. - . Miss Adeline Bradeiy is attending her sister, Mrs. R. Petty, who is in very pogr healsh, but. hope to hear of her Speedy recovery. Mrs. Adam Little was visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Petzigrew one day last week. There was a far and after looking day's found it in hale and hearty. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Clark were visiting Egremon: friends last week. Mr. and Mrs. J: guests of Mr. and one day last week Bob Petty sold a. horse on Day and bought another. H not loose much tune. Mr. Tbos Caldweli sold fancy drn‘ers to Mr. N. I and realized a good price. Mrs. J. ‘W. Blyt resent. “'0 ho; speedy recox'cry. Miss Exlith from Indiana teaching to her parents. Mrs. O’Neil. of Michigan guest of Mrs. B. Eden last Mr. 'I‘hos. Petty sold week. the price was $122. keep good ones. 1!, Owing to pc Comb has Int. \\ esc,_as he. i1 ,weeks ago, 5 pends going if h Hughie Campbell ha wire fence in 6chng a It. ie 240 rods long. and th-‘se who have put Kimxee 6'; Co. The job vertisemeut for that, p of Luce. The Sunday School, at the Centre, commenced the first Sunday in the month. Dan McCormick is superin- tendent this year. From the good start that has been made he is likely to prove a. popular one. There is an excellent Staff of teachers to assist him. DO YOU FEAR HEART FAILURE? ’ W'e learn thvh John McGillivx-ay, of the north line, was married to His Grace _.\IcNab.‘on Wednesday. May 16th. The affair was a quiet one, just suiting the tastes of the participants Jay they live long to- gether and be always happy, and may a. («w more of our bachelors take the same-brave notion as John. The 24th of Ma. served here. .\ Queen live many save the Queen. Thirsty scribes. 9113., can now anything they want at the Rob It’s in full swing again under able management of Billy Ryan. Rev. llzuheson, of Pric. a. prayer meeting at Mr. I Kinnon’s last week. A pr ing in this neighborhood thing but we are not heat! that. News has been scarce. The last month has beeeu too busy. for uewsy things to happen. Of course we’re done seeding now, and can move about a little again. A General Financial Business Transacted 0mm: 8â€"1 (but North of S. Scott’s Store. LOANS and Insurance effected withmtt de- lay. Uompanynml I’rxvate Funds tn Loan 11: 5, 3.}, and 6 per cent. in sums aixd upon terms to smt borrowers. CO\1le\\IO\FthH.C J. prumpth attended to. OFFICEâ€"McIntyre Block, (Over the Bank) Money to Loan at rear-unable rates and on terms to smt borrower. the timé this B RESIDENCEâ€"Old Bank Building. ommsitc C. McKinnon’s Imp't Shop. Emu-r Town. DURHAM; M‘éuxbfgr of the Detmit Muff-M aid Liprary Assocmnun. Six years hospxtal expenence. l. (‘ollege lurontu: Member of the Col lege uf Pin sirians and Sm «eons Ontario . , ‘N. L. "flacKEIflZXE, BULL S'I'REE‘X‘, -â€" CAN AND INSURANCE AGENT v CONVEYANCER. ARRIS’I‘EH, NOTARY. COX- VEYANCER. Em, Etc. hie Campbell has the longest race in G'Iexwlg about finished. 10 rods long. and is a credit to who have put it up. -John :35 Co. The job is a good m2- 0N0}? GRADUATE or TRINITY.‘ l‘.\"’.“-t\ "‘.\_.-..L, - "-.‘_L___ .I A... (‘3‘ I E. J. FREEL f6. 3., C. w. s. DAVIDSON, Ldith Leeson leturned home iana \\ hexe she was engaged to spend some time with as a farmer to poor beam OFFICE-11: Caldcr Bl-dck. over 'Durham Pharmacy. MAY 24, 1900. nan yet Started for the he intended to do a few M 8:11! Mr. McComb in- : if he has not already gone VARNEY. rs. James Eden were the . and Mrs. John Carson BUNESSAN. sxyth is very poorly at hope to hear of her is m El. V .\I IS 101° lost a little pig around for-a. few it neighbor’s pen. LY print man, was the ast week. a horse last ‘3. It pay310 articul :‘icaviIIâ€"w. he! i '. Donald Mg:- , prayer meet- >od is a rare athens for all I one of his Henderson He did D U RH A 3'1 at K Collections all' the Mcâ€" have I) u0_‘_»‘ ind the . _â€"-- v“ 5549' yuuuucuh has used Dr. Chase’s Kidney-Liver Pills or heard of the remarkable cures they have efiected. One pin a: dose. 25c a box, at all dealers. or E6:- manson, Bates and Co.. Toronto. A Western editor now announces as an offset; of Slxoldon’s experiment that he will edit his paper for one week as the devil would edit it. A religious exchange makes the rash statement. that "' a good many editors do not need to change much to do this,” " .k mm m u. Lerrzole state and could hardly work at my trade. I tried most every kind of medicine and doctors, until I ivas tired doctoring. and be- fore I used one box of Dr. Chase’s Kid- ney-Liver Pills I could» see that than ever took. and can hig mmmend them for stomach t] i; was in a terrible state and hardly work at my trade. I tric ‘. KIM? The experience of Mr. Blackwell is inn}:- :0 that of many sufferers with . 'r-nic indigestion. Stomach medicines "3 seldom really cure indigestion. The knineys and liver must be set right, .. t 2e bowels made regular and 5 Mr. Joseph Blackwell, Holmesville, nt., says :â€"“I derived more benefit from the use of Dr. Chase's Kidney- ‘Aver Pilis than from any other mm“- o__ ‘- ""‘J IJVAV last week. It seems that a celebrat- ed horse dealer sold a Broncho a. few days ago for the magnificent price of $21.00. The funny part of it comes in. that when you figure out the age of the animal, the dealer just got 75 cents for each year of the animal’s age. If this is correct this horse ought to have a vote, at least if age has anything: to do with it. Which Beaters Failed to Remove, Cured by Less :rhan Two Boxes of Dr. (5! ‘ Nearly It is our painful duty to chronicle the passmg away to the great. bevond of one of our residents. in the prrson Of 311.5. L‘I()l.$l. \ITI‘TAD’J“ ||v;rn A: ‘lu " ----\- I‘\" who have property, to invest a few dollars in buckets and a few light ladders for such emergencies. It Is :1 poor time to try to save the build.- ings after they are laid in' ashes. A little push would soon establish a well provided bucket brigade and vol- unteers would not be scarce if some interested party would take this matter up. On Wedncscuy afternoon, May 16, the citizens of this burg were roused from their usual afternoon siesra by the cry of fire. It was promptly dis- covered that the alarm came from the vicinity of the Tannery. A Spark from the smoke stack had set. the shingles :tbl..ze on the weSt side of the roof. of the main building. The tire was discovered by Mr. W. G. Watsm, who 118 in the harness,i shop working at the time. In a. very; Short Space 5f time, a bucket brigade,t was organized. and got to work. and 1’ a. few minutes of lively work stomwd what might have been a serious tire. Mr. C. C. James appeared at One of the I’ppel' windows after the danger was over and cordially thanked the assembled crowd for their valuable serviCes given. Would it not be a' good idea for some of‘ our citizens." v '11 serious accident last wéek. While: After Spending driving: from Fleshextou 1511131311 !at Cexlon to allow his daughter toIWes: e111 States, 1\ alight from the 11g \\ hen the horse. arrived home a com 119001111111; {1 ”4111911611 at the: 11"1111011011 and intends to 1e111; ofa 1111111, bolted, upsetting the 11;: 'in June He bein and throwing 311'. McA1thu1out. He had several ribs broken 111111 111135111111111111. butjjkest :chiclc “’35 SOIIIOWEHU‘. dullltlgcd. “ e: and i11tei1d,‘ to 11:51] cpleascd {0 188.111 taut: Mr. “CAP-i 11011 “11311 he 19“” 111111 is recoxexiug rap: Lily, and theictimale ct “hie rig 111 the hands of M1. V1111. \\ 1145011! 111101“ “Pete” c: 11111 50011 be :15 5400117115 ever ' ° ' - flied fannin" 111i: Mr. Donald McArthur, of this vil- lage, met with what might have been Seeding is well over in this section, but there is very little growth. Con- tinuous . cold, northerly, winds are not conducive to any rush in vegeta- tion. A good shower or two follcwed by warinei‘ Weather ' would be much appreciated. heard a funny horse No weight of ages bows him down. That barefmit boy with fingers brown. lerc‘s nothing empty in his {36.9. , No burdens of the human mm- Arhun his back. not is he «lead _ '1'" joy at sorrow. hope or «ln-ad. For he: ran grim’c. and he can hope. (.‘nn shrink with all his soul from soap. Nu brother tn the UK is lav, Hr's second cousin to the. her. He: humans and lets down his ja w--â€" And brings it tipâ€"his gun) to chaw. Tho-revs naught but sweat upon his brow ’Tis slanted Sulllf'Wllat forward now. His Was are bright with vagvr light. He's working with an appetite. Ah. no! That buy is not afraid 'l‘u wieitl with all his strength his HD31lt) Nor has In: any spite at fateâ€"â€" Ho's digging nnglewurms for bait. vâ€"O C.r.â€"â€"-o The Boy With The Spade. PRICEVILLE. 1d can highly ireâ€"q stomach groubles. ally ogher medi- Story here better than Egemont. ' How Mr. Haw foilowed close on her and-was informed that she ‘ Shelbourne with a. foal by he! Had she not. been detained would have ‘Ianded at her 1 home in P.0rt. Hope.‘ " Mrs. Alex. McFarlanC slowly; We hOpe to-he covery soon. Mr. G. Sackent, who the sick list {or some proving. The wedding ward; Mr. George Laue has letmned from a. clip to the Manitoulin Island havimr gone there to see his mothex, who “as sick,a11d had died befoxe M1'.La11e a11ived.He has om sym- pathy. Mrs. G. Whitter has gone on a visit to her friends in Berlin. Geo. don’t. like keeping batch a little bit. Miss Nellie Haw spent; Sunday with her sister, Mrs. JuSm‘ith, of this place, The farmers in this part are nearly through seeding and getting ready for the root crop is the principal rush. vâ€"vddv-w-v ago. and came to this country in 1850. Thirty-five years ago he settled on lot 6, on the 4th, and has resided there since. Thirty-three years have he and Mrs. Ryan been happily wedded. and she and her two sons and three daughters deeply mourn for one, who \vas truly a. kind hus- band and lo'ving father. Moreover, a more obliging neighbor or hospit- able home would be hard to find. May he rest in peace. Miss Emma Aitkins, of Orchard, is the guest of Miss Carrie Greenwood. quite bright, and was able. to move about until nearly the last. The funeral took place on Wednesday morning, and was largely attended, a number being present from Mark- dule, Durham and all over the town- ship. Solemn high mass was con- ducted by the Rev. Father Hauck in St. John’s, followed by an impressive sermon. Deceased was 130m *in Tipperary 00., Ireland, seventy years known settlers last Monday, when Mr. Thimothy Ryan, Jr., of the 4th 0011., responded to the Roll Call. Though ailing for over at year, he was . __v- â€"--v 5‘.A\t\1h bright. prospects on John’s cosy home on the 2nd con. May Life’s beSL be theirs. The “ Scotchtown ” contractors are expected to pull down the Glencross bridge soon. and begin their big job. Mr. W. Falkingliam, of the Falls, is making every effort to give plea- sure seekers a good time on the 24th. There will be a big croud. Mr. and Mrs. l". are kindness and hospitality personified' After a lengthy, happy courtship, Mr. John McGillivray, of the 2nd, and Miss Grace McNab, of the 4th COIL, had their future linked in tire indissoluble tie, last \\'e<lnesday af- ternoon, May 16th, at the Manse in Durham, by Rev. W. Farquharson, B. D. The tritle was prettilyattired' in lawn. trimmed with White silk' lace, and looked most bcnuie and joy- ous. John is aniodest fellow, but his bit,r heart was full of gladnessp and Grace may well feel proud of him. They begin the new life under Mr. Robt. Alla-m, of the under the doctor’s care at We trust, his Old vigor 111 return. \IeSSIS. Banks 21.1111 Cook 1118 get~ ting along well 111111 111011'f111111i1w connauts 'll1+y are 111 \\ 01k 011 \-.\’ J. Coulis big ti111be1 11118 11118 week. '\\ 111” 11115 (111110 1111xsl: in1emovin1r the 01 l pio11ee1 b11111, wl11('l1 \'U.S once the 1111110 of 11111 (3th. (Manitoba. Brit-18h Columbia and !\Ves:ern States, _Mr. Peter McNab arrived home a. couple of weeks ago, and intends to rennin tilt some time in June. He being a CJeVer head, tried farming, mining and bridge- huilding, but likes the latter the best and intend; to resume that Occupa- tion when he returns to Idaho, the eiixnzue cf which has won 'i.is favor; “Pete” can narrate some thrilling incidents in his Westernex- pexience. Zionites are making preparations for a big garden pa! ty Tuesday even- ing, June 5111. A good rime, a big feast, a Splendid prom‘amme will be the result. Colts are. a ph-ntiful crop in this vicinity, and no losses so far. Seeder and harrou :mu' 1est a while, Till toiler removes the be: 4"111) zud pile. ()ur pen has rusted a. 111011tl1.It is clogged so is the power that pushes it. For Safe in Durham by Alex. McLachlan SAKEI’T’S CORN ERS Wonderful Preparation. After Spending {in} years out in Rnkm (fen-a} Coffee. Pure. \thlcsome. Nourishing. Rokcu is equal to 40¢ Cof. fut‘, but only costs oanluu‘tt-r the price. Rukco is usml at ymxr meals instead of poisonous Iva and cuffce. 10c packagv, 330 pound or 2 pounds for 2' '. The Leading Grocer McFarland is improving .hOpe tO-hear of her re- bell ‘1 b are I‘in vr’ 111;; TBA VERSTON H 0.. .--o~-..___. who has been on some time, is im- However, 19. 4th. is L present. may soon T I! Y IT. east- Bachelors outnumber the maids in America. At the present moment there are in the United States 2,200, 000 more unattached males than females similarly situated, the exact figures being 5,427.76? bachelors against 3,224,494 spmsters of ages from twenty years up. Thus it is obvious that if girls do not find husbands it is not for lack of a plent- iful supply oflthe article. What is required, seemingly, is a general migration of spinsters from the north“ and the'east to the great and grow- ing west, in parts of which there are ten available mates for every maid. Mr. Buchanan. Methodist minister. Markdale, were in frequent attend- ance. Mrs. W. N. Haskett was at the bedside of her youxm; friend day and night and did all that it was possible for human kindness to do. Friends, too, from all classes of the ’ town made ceaseless enquiry after the condition of the sufferer. We have been asked by Mr. and Mrs. Haskett’ and Mr. and Mrs. Large to say how much they appreciate the kindly sympathy and assistance whichwere ‘ extended to them in the hour of trial. 1 On the afternoon of Friday. the 11th. the funeral took place from Mr. Has- ket t’s house, Toronto street, to Mark- d‘ale Public Cemetery. and was at- tended by a large number of citizens and friends..â€"-Mar'kdale Standard. [dare to spend a Iew days with Mr. ’and Mrs. W. N. Haskett. For some time preyious she had premonitions of pulmonary trouble, but she bravely bore up against what seemed the inevitable. No immediate danger was feared; but on the evening of May 4th alarming symptoms were manifest, which, however, passed away during,r the night; and on Sun- day morning, the 5th, she seemed restored. But it was only the last ray of sunshine before the closing in of night. ”The next day she was prostrated. and it was evident that there was no hope. Her friends were hurriedly summoned from Toronto, Chicago and elsewhere, and had the melancholy pleasure to arrive before she passed away. On Wednesday, the 9th, at about 12 o’clock noon, her spirit took its flight. During her' brief illness the .Rev. Mr. Newell, rector of ChristChurch, and the Rev. “'e understand that a 11101e111ent has been i11au1j'u111ted by the lad3 teacl1e1s of East B111ce, the object of 11l1icl1 Spells higher salalies. At the convcntion here last 11eek the 111111 members of the association helda couple of meetings to discuss the Situation, No reporters were admit- ted, but we understand that it 11as unanimously agreed that alad3 teach- e1 is worth just as much. as a male teacher and that she should be as well paid, It is agreed, further. that a circul 111 should be addressed on the subject to otl1ercount3 associations with a 1ie11' to joint action later 011. “111113 we sincelely hope that they may succeed, it must be admitted ithat they have 11 big contract ahead 10f them. It will a111'a3s be difficult to contiol those just entetin" the p1ofes51on 11nd11'11o must get a school let the salar3 be what it may. But the 111ritation in itself will, if it does nothing more. open the 91 es of t1 ustees to the unfaimess of taking advantage of 11te1cl1e1necessuies to d1ivea ha1d ba1gain. -Tel escope. *** About three 11 eeks ago Miss Cora Irene L111 ge. daughter of Mr. Edward C. Lat 1*e, of Tetonto, came to Mar-k dale "to Spend 11_fe11 da3s with \lr. 1e wed a Sher: time to make a choice, he determined to escape if possible, and did so during,r the night and ran for life across the veldt, and the fol- lowing- day was taken in by the Brit ish lines about 11 a. m. There were 3,000 Boers in the Company by whom he was commandeered. Things in the Free State are becoming settled and he has returned to take his place as engineer in the same Co’s. mines. mMarkdale Standard. Rev. 3.11‘ Humphiexs, ofPriceville, has a b1othex 11110 has been residinv‘ fox sevelal 101113 in South Xf1ica. About six month» 11170 while 11 01k 11W in the Koffy fontein Co’s.111i11es,he‘ was 130111111111111001131‘1 by the Boers, k111i: :1 prisoner for some months, refusing to fiEhL against his own countrvmen. A final test was put to himâ€"sh. ot or be shot Being 11- 11,“ ed a 51101: time to make 11 choice. ,1 The valunblc entire horse, 11:10- Neilave owned by Mr. John Sparrow 1101' this town, 11 as killed by 1111111011 [Monday last. The animal was tied :in 311'. Ennis McKay’s barn at fRockford and breaking: 1oose walked over on to the floor of a straw 111011;. The floor 11' as of one inch boards and' :11'e11n through. m'edpitating the :1101se :1 distance of eight feet and 11911111111: his back. He lingered in 5"1'9111 q111110111 111111111161 followinu uay. ;-â€"0. .Sun. ed tosay tlâ€"mt the Car willbe at the station all.day next Saturday.â€" Walkerton TeleSCOpn. Altlnottgh an empty car .~tood at, the station for three whole days last week for the accommodation of those who might: wish to contribute pota- toes to the relief of the sufferers of the fire at Hull, only some 40 bus. were brought in. This poor response on the part of the farmers was prob ably‘owing to the lackof notice. To give all who desire‘to contribute an opportunity to do so, we are request- DURHAM CHRONICLE. EXCHANGE ECHOES. ORDERS left at W. P. Pattél- son’s Grocely Store will leceive prompt and caxeful attention.- Terms Cash Bran, Shorts and- Middlings, Oat- Chop and Mixed Chop, Screan- ings and Excelsior Meal for fowl. Cracked Wheat and Farina forBreakfcst We Have Flour 6: Feed Are all in. Come early and get your pick. “’0 have a full line of Sprin" Shoes of all kinds- for Men, Women 3115 Children, at usual low 131;: 4 prutcs. Come and see us ! â€"â€"“'\'-\I \.-u I v. 0‘, â€" L'- y‘ (ll‘1a AUIX‘P'" $1.40 each. \Vhite Bud S breads. largo. size. $1.000ach. English Linoflcum. :3 yards wide. 50¢ a, square yd. Floor ()il Cloth, lym'd, 11-4, 11-2 and 23111113 \l‘h‘n n0 0'... . ......n.... --.‘_- I Qty Spring Prints '3 and 400 a. yard. Table Linen, 52-h: wide, 25¢: a yard. Table Linen, 64-h: wide, 50¢: a yard. White Linen Table, Covers, :3 -:: ya each. Colored Lingn Table, Covers, 2 1-1 $9.1 Al‘ _. - Lace Curtains. 2 1-2 Yards 11mg, :25“, :1 pair. Lace Curtains, 3 yarns long. (550, and 75¢. a pair. Lace Curtains, 3 1-2 gawk: long. $1. and $1.25 a Rntflcd‘Bubbinct, ‘thc new Curtain goods, :50. J. A. Hunter. ”3913. LOOK IN OUR NORTH WINDOW. Call and See a few of the Blousesâ€"411 Silk and Satin~ at $5.00 each. Blouses and Shir-t5 SPRING GOODS: v- .- \.. n\1:||, J. JIll 19 .1 1“}, wide, at -5c :1 square Yard. IMPERIAL Patent I ' Have Flour, Hungarian Process Manitoba Flour. Pastry Flour and Graham Flour. YheBiugSHe Made to order and finished in four days’ time. Latesn styles â€"â€"any size. Buy the goods fxom us and “e send theme to a London {inn to be made. When in want of give us a. trial. V H. McGUWAN. . BEAN. rd. A snap, "ards 101: g, $1.40 1-2 yards long, L.::5 a pr. , 259 30c tore. THURSDAY.