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POLITICAL indiependence is a gross . misnomer in nine cases out of ten and the running of a thoroughly in- * dependent paper has never yet had more than an imaginary existence ‘0111\ a shm 1: time ago the Thornbury Standard changed hands and in his salutatory address, Mr. Duncan Mar- shall, the new prop1ietor announced that the ‘ paper would be imbpend- ent but not neutral ” . The paper has certainly not been neutral but of late savored so much of Gritism as to cause ‘ some i ttle complaint ” that the paper is not as independent as the editor «zlaimed it would be. Since purchasing the “Standard,” the “ Clarksburg RefleCtor ” has also been bought, and now the amalgam- ated papers are Strenuously engaged in striving to champion tne cause of Mr. C. W Hartman, the Liberal can- didate, who has the bd‘ld temerity to 3 take the field against Br Sproule, in“: East Grey. In last week’s issue the “Standard Reflector ” says . “ We a~believe that the cause of independ fence can best be served 1n East Grey Fby the election of Mr. C. W. Hart- '1’: man, who is pledged-1.01:0 political party, but who, if elected, will go to the House of Commons with a free hand. ” If the Reflector man can ‘ make the independent electors of East Grey believe that Mr. Hartman 1’ will do Other than go straight Grit on any issue that afiects the party in- tenests, his fortune will be made and as persuasive power in party 30n1Â¥ansm, he will stand alOne, an- 1117:; led ~ pared; Let the matter be éonsidered and the cost counted. M33333. SAYDLOS Axo HERTEL, two of the local poulcrymen, made a com- plete win at the Durham Show. They exhibited twenty-one birds. consisting of White Wyandottes, lden Wyaudoues, Light Brahmas d Barred Plymouth Rocks and drew twenty- one red cardsâ€"Han- over Post. [There must be a mistake somewhexe, as Messrs. Sandlos Hertel received first and second prizes in some cases and in one or two others, Mr. Holt, of Durham, got. away with the first prize.â€"Ed.] OUR recommendation in last issue to consider the admsability of build- ing stone bridges over the river has not been altogether fruitless, and some have gone so far as to say that properly constructed stone bridges in other places have stood for ages and the teSt of time has apparently very little influence towards their desuuction and think the hint given is not only worthy of consideration but deser ves to be put to the test of actual experiment There are hund- reds of such structures in the Old Land that have borne the wear of scores of years and are yet unim- THE item we had last week about high rates for building property brings a letter from Mr. Thos. Jack- son. of Clinton, to say that he will be in Durham about the 18th and will be prepared to sell all the pro- perty held on Lambton and Bruce Streets, No doubt he intends to sell right and intending purchasers will do well to get ready for business. THE brick-work on the new McIn- tyre block was completed on Tuesday noon. and everything is now in shape for the carpenters to rush ahead. The building will be a. fine addition to the business portion of the town and refleccs much credit on Mr. Mc- Intyre, whom we regard as the lead- ing citizen of Durham in pushing along material improvements. PARLIAMENT was disolved by order in Council on Monday, and in Tnes~ davs Globe and World the date of nomination was given for Wednesday Non‘nh. Only four weeks now to complete the canvas and learn by the voice of the people. who is to rule the country for the next five years. As th.-re were no fewer than five Editors at the World’s Fair 'we deem it expedient to‘ defer further com- ments Suffice to say that the proceeds of the day amounted to about $230. MR. WM. SHARP, the Up-town Tm- plemem. Agent, has purchased a fine building 10: on Garafraxa street just north of Mr. Mockler’s store, and wili move his implement shOp down town in a. week or so. The home of the Rev. J. M. Miller was brightened again about ten days ago by the arrival of a. son. ' ,A BRIEF reference to the death of. Mr. Edward Parrott, son of Mrs. J. Parrot: here. will be found on page 5. WANTED--Housekeeper. at once. This office. V01. 34---N0. 1752. FOR SALE.â€"-Pure Bred Jersey Bull Calf. RegiStered Pedigree. Apply to F. PEEL. tf Go to the Shoe Store for fall wear LOCAL NEWS. QUICK WORK.-A week ago last Thursday the papers referring to the death of the late W. H. Benton were sent to the office of the Canadian Order of Foresters, of which he was a member, and on Saturday last a cheque for the amount of his Bene- ficiary Certificate was received by the sceretary of the Local Court here. A little less than nine days. including adjustment of claims and transmis- sion both ways, is pretty quick work, and shows how willingly this {rater-- nal organization responds to the claims for which they become liable. The wisdom of the deceased gentle- man in keeping up his insurance is a most commendable feature, which many others should adopt and profi vide for those who may be deprived? of the chief bread winner by the} hand of death. We have to announce to the gener- al public that we have removed our stock to McKechnie’s old Stand, Garafraxa Street, and are now Open for business. We will be pleased to have all our friends and much esteem- ed customers to continue their very appreciated patronage. our stock“ will continue and consist of 'up-to- date goods in all lines, Dry Goods, Ready made Clothing, Hats and Caps. Boots and Shoes, and a complete line of Groceries. Goods and prices are always right. Call and investigate, All are welcome. 0. MCARTHUR. THE Listowel Business College and Shorthand InStitute has opened its fall and winter terms with good suc- cess, and have received five applica- tions from ex~pupils of other business colleges who have decided to complete their study of the theory and prac- tice of shorthand at this institution. This certainly speaks well for the character of the instruction imparted, and should be the means of deciding those who desire a business training at what college they will pursue it. For illustrated cataIOgue and terms apply to C L. HART’I‘, Principal. WHILE feeding; the treadle press at the Review last week, Mr. John Campbell, an employee in the office, met with a painful accident by which he will be laid off for a couple of weeks at ieast. It seems he under- took to straighten up a ta: that was going crooked, when the pressure came on too suddenly with what re- sult, every press man will understand may be more easily imagined than described. We are pleased, however, that no bones were broken though the hand is badly bruised. The “throw-ofi” happened to fly back. and owing to this a more serious in- jury has been averted. WE ommitted to mention some time ago that Mr. Robt. Aljoe, jr., received a. severe horse kick on the shin. Though the accident occurred three or four weeks ago he is not yet able to leave his room, but We hope a change for the better will soon come. THE Fergus Canadian, a successful newspaper venture started by Mr. E. W. Johnston about a year and a half ago, changed hands last week, the new preprietors being Messrs. Mc- Kewau Mills and Hammill. We hope they may keep up the breezy reputa- tion the paper has already won. SUPPER AND ENTERTAINMENT-At Zion church, Wednesday next week. Invitations have been sent. to Dr. Lauderkin, M. Richardson, Rev. Mr. Campbell, Corinth, Dr. Jamieson, M. P. P., Editors Ramage and Irwin, and others. Admission 20c and 100. Everybody invited. a. lecture on "Our Imperilled Sab- bath” in the town hall on Friday. October 19th, at 8 p. 111. Mr. Shearer will also preside at aconference in the same place at 4 p. m., to which all interested in the work of Alli- ance are cordially invited. THE Rev. J. G. Shearer, Secretary of the Lord’s Day Alliance, gril} giye LOST--The firs: of September, a black Berkshire sow pig, about six months old. Finder will be reward- ed by giving information leading to her recovery. 3 MR. D. MCCOSKERY offers for sale Lot 8. Con. 1, N. D. R... Glenelg. See his ad. Two GIRLS WANTEDâ€"T0 go to Tor- onto house maid and cook. Apply to Mrs. Jamieson. HOUSE T0 RENT-Up tcwn. Apply to R.‘ Aljoe, Jr. YOU can save Store. TEACHERS WANTEDâ€"S. Normanbv. also U. S. S. manby. See ads. Store. FIVE ads. Read them. ANNOUNCEMENT. DURHAM ‘ CH “T .- O 'T your children at the Shoe for teachers in this issue. money as the Shoe Dâ€"S. S. No. 14. S. S. NO. 1: NOT- 3. Large black silk velvet hat,â€" _Drooping shape, draped tam crown, with bend of 'jet at back. black satin ribbon bow at back, two long black ostrich Lips falling over front, side :Qani of jet. 1. New pompadour,-â€"Blue velvet finely sherred under brim and crown, brilliant buckle at back, large bluei'sh white breast at each side of front on brim, large puff of silk in front. 2. Black silk velvet picture hat with brim of folds. black sat-in folds on under brim,-â€"Trimed with long black ostrich plumes and black OSpreys liberty satin and fancy pins. p 9. Purple silk velvet turban- With mink rim. 'On side front is a large greenish brown bird. We refer only to the following, about. which our attempt. at descrip- tion must be brief for obvious rea- sons, however, we would suggest that; all ladies see for themselves rather than order on our description: 4. Pretty little gray felt turbanâ€" Trimmed with gray silk velvet and pmk silk, large gray and white gull in front The Millinery Openings at Mr. S. F. Morlock’s were held on Friday and Saturday of last week, in the new premises into which Mr. Morlock had just moved. Notwithstanding the unsettled condition of the Store, the newly papered ceiling and walls, to- gether with the artiStic drapery at the rear to separate the millinery department from the general, lent a charmingly attractive appearance to the place, and. arrested the eye of the visitor from what under other condi~ tions might appear unsightly. The Lady Roberts, Lady Smith, Pretoria, Northwest and Flirt, are names by which some of the hats on exhibition were known. The New Knox, a fashionable sailor hat. is likely to find a. good run this season. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Brown. of Seat- tle, Washington, left Tuesday morn- ing for home after Spending two or three weeks “ith relatives and friends in town. 'They purpose stop- ping 0E at Chicago, St. Pauls and a number of other places on the trip home, so that it will be a couple of months yet before they reach the coast. Miss BoWes, of Harriston, is in charge of the millinery department, and for the first had an Opportunity to “ size up ” many, whose attractive- ness she felt anxious to intensify by adding a suitable and becoming piece of head gear Many ladies and gent- lemen were present to take in the sights. and many were the compli- ments paid on the artistic delicacy, diSplayed in the various tasty hats and bonnets of all conceivable shapes and sizes, in accordance with the prevailing customs of the season. Mrs. J. E. Shorey, of Toronto, Miss Lizzie Parrot, Toronto, and Miss Mary Parrot, Guelph. attended the funeral of-their brother. Mr. Edward Parrot-i. Mr. W. Scott, Immigration Agent, of Winnipeg, visited last week with his brothers, Messrs. Samuel and Andrew Scott, and other friends and relatives in town and vicinity. Rev. and Mrs. Boone, of London, are visiting the McDougall family in reSponse to acall prompted by the serious illness of the latter’s brother, Mr. Archie McDougall. Mrs. \Vm. Alexander. ofHepworth Station, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. R. A. Lawson, and several others in the vicinity of Hutton Hill. Mr. Archie McDougall, for some time foreman on this paper, is Ser- iously ill at present, and though we sincerely hope for his recovery his parents and friends are very appre- hensive. Mrs. W. A. Rose, of .Chilliwack, B. (3., has been visiting her father- in-law, Mr. Hugh Rose', Mrs. Jake Kress and other friends and relatives in town. Mr. and Mrs. David McCrie, of Normanby, are spending afew weeks with relatives in the neighborhood of Sarnia, Detloic, Chatham anduon- don v Miss Annie Robertson returned last week from Ottawa. where she spent about three months, visiting her sister. Mrs. Marshali. "firfvfi'élc‘ér Park, of McGill Medl- cal College, Montreal, is home to attend the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Jas McAuley. Mr Archie Brown, of Owen Sound, is spending: a few days with his par- ents and friends in town. â€""hev."\Vray R. Smith heard the celebrated Rev. Sheldon, in Guelph, last week. Mr, Geo. Wardrobe, of Flesherton, gave us a call Tuesday on his way to visit friends in Walkerton. Messrs. W. B. and Jés. Cruik- shanks, of Heathcote. were in town last week. Mr. Donald McCoskery, of Toron- to, gave us a call yesterday. -__ n Morlock’s Millinery Opening. Durham, Ont, Thursday, October 11th, 1900. PERSONAL MENTION. MR. JONES TAKES EXCEPTION. At the conclusion of Mr. Wilson’s remarks. Mr. Arthur Jones said that the meeting was not assembled to discuss political questions. In the first place it was against the rules and regulations of the Association names of political or prospective, po- litical candidates. Mr. Jones then moved the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Victor Bougie; and unanimously adopted : ' “ We also demand injustice that the tarifi upon wines and Spirits be revised, giving the peeple a more equitable scale of prices. Why should the poor man be taxed more for his toddy than the millionaire is for his champagne and fine wines? We do not seek to decrease the rev- enue on these commodities, but we want a readjustment that will satisfy the great public, and put an end to monopolies enriching the few.” “ It is of no account to me what a man’s politics are, that is his own business; but I would ask the com- mon sense of the trade of the whole Dominion whether it is within the possibilities that you will calmly submit to help to admit a man who has so unmistakably declared him- self your enemy. W’ANTS CANDIDATES PLEDGED. “Let every licensed victualler in Canada who supports a candidate of either party demand that such can- didate publicly have his views de- clared to his constituency on the subject of prohibition, and state what course he will adopt in the event of legislation being submitted to the Dominion power. Time has come when we must be able to distinguish our enemies from our friends. “ Hugh John Macdonald was elect- ed Premier of Manitoba not many months ago. One of the principal planks of the platform which caught the fanatical vote was prohibition. Immediately upon assuming ofice be redeemed his pledge, and passeda prohibitory law, which will blot out on June 1, 1900, every licensed vic- tualler of that province. Needless to tell you of the ruin and destruc- tion he is causing and will cause to our brethren of that province. He is now seeking admission up the councils of the whole Dominion. and I would ask you in common sense whether the election of such a man and his presence in the Cabinet would not be a menace to the liveli- hood of ourselves and families. “This is not political sentiment; it is simply hard facts, and I would ask you to consider and to weigh well the position of the trade in this mat- ter. Our friends in Manitoba have been ruined by Hugh John Macdonald. Are we to permit ourselves to be ruined also? This is for you to con- sider, and for you to judge. Hugh John Macdonald is now knocking at the door of the House of supreme power of the Dominion, to do with us as he has done with our friends in Manitoba. “ Before entering into the subject which I wish to bring before you to- ; day, I wish to state that in this con- f nection all politics are eliminated. The by-laws of our association do not even allow the discussion of politics within our deliberations. Every member squares his views as besc suits the relations of his business to the policy of the party in power, A member may be a Conservative or a Liberal, That is for him to consider, but when his very existence and that of his little ones are weighed in the balance. then it behooves every mem- ber to consider what path he should pursue in the matter. THE APPROACHING CAMPAIGN. “ We are at present about to enter into a campaign, in which one sec- tion of the people will support the Liberals and anOther section the Con- servatives. With many it is a ques-u tion of sentiment ; with us it isl purelv a business prOposition. We all know the Hon. G. E. Foster’s position on the question of prohibi- tion, and with the presence of Hugh John McDonald, in the event of the Conservative party being returned, his hands would immeasurably be strengthened, and that which is the fate of our friends in Manitoba to-day may be ours to-morrow. Calls His Tom tense Supporters in Manitoba Fanatical Inge“ tsand Advises the Whiskey Men to Take‘0 Stand Against Him. The Licensed Victuallers’ Associa- tion of Montreal is the militant body of liquor men in Canada. This or- ganization keeps its eye on the polit- ical outlook, insofar as “ the traffic ” is concerned. At the last meeting of the Association in Montreal the president. Mr. Lawrence A. Wilson, made a bitter attack upon Hon. Hugh John McDonald, in consequence of the latter having enacted a law put- ting into force prohibition in Mani- toba. President Wilson said: TEE LIQUOR MEN AND HUGH JOHN. THE POSITION OF THE TRADE. AFRAID OF HUGH JOHN. IT is with feelings of sorrow we chronicle this Week the death of Mrs. li'cAuley, who died here on Monday mornIng last ac the early age of thirty-one years. The deceased was a daughter of Mr. James Park. of Bentinck, and was married a little over three years to Mr. James Mc- Auley, who, with two little girls. one only six months old and the other two years, remain to mourn the loss of an afl-ectionate wife and mother. Four brothers and five sisters remain also to grieve over one whom they can never recall. The brothers are Archie, James and Thomas, in this vicinity, and Walter, who is at present a student at McGill Medical College, Montreal. The sisters are Mrs. John Park, Detroit. Mrs. Robt. Nichol, Hampden, Mrs. Thos. Nichol, of Colorado, Mrs. Gilbert Grierson, of Langden, N. D., and Miss Bessie, at heme here. The deceased lady. who was a consistent member of the Presbyterianchurch, was highly re- spected in the community, and many of her old associates feel the loss very deeply. For some few months the deceased was not in very robust health, and an attack of. typhoid ad- ded made her» a prey to the hand of death. Our sympathies are extended to the bereaved ones. THE cement question seems to hang fire just yet, and the applica- tion for the charter has not been made. For reasons we do not deem wise to mention at this juncture there are local men, who have full confidence in the genuineness of the industry standing aloof from taking stock. We regret that anything should come in as a hindrance to the town’s progress, but that such is the case it would be folly to deny. A meeting was held last night, but we were not present and are therefore not in a position to give away any- thing that was said or done, but, one thing we do feel is, that should local men refuse to take action, the Klon- dike we have around us will not long go undeveIOped. In fact we have already heard that a Chicago capitalist is taking the question into consideration, We want the works here, and their full development will be the making of the town and sur- rounding country. THE Harvest Home Anniversary Festival in connection with Varney Church was held on Monday night last, and like its predecessors was a social and financial success, A sumptuous supper consisting of an abundance of fowl and other choice eatables was served in the Orange Hall, after which a program was dis- posed of in the Church. Rev. Far- quharson and Smith, of Durham, and Mr. Wm. Allen, of Egremont, made short pithy addresses. Mr. Far- quharson Speaking on “Mistakes,” Mr. Smith on ‘° Moonshine,” and Mr. Allan on human inconsistencies especially along temperance lines in the exercise of the franchise. Dr. Brown, of Holstein. sang three ex- cellent solos, Miss Middleboro’, being the able accompanist and Mr. Gil- more, favored the audience With a patriotic recitation. The proceeds were about $43. WE have to thank Mr. W. D. Mills for a magnificent calendar of the I1n~ perial Life Assurance Co,, of Canada, of which he is the DiStrict Agent. Starting with September of this year it includes the balance of 1900 and the whole of 1901. The milita1y and patriotic Spirit of the age is shown in the illustrations worked into the lithograph heading in the centre of which at the top is Queen Victoria at the bottom is the Biitish lion and at the corners Generals Roberts, Otter, Baden-Powell and White. a. m. at 11 o’clock a. sermon by the pastor with notes on the Guelph con- vention. In the p. m. a platform meeting with four addresses by the young people of the Zion and Dur- ham Methodist churches. Good sing- ing. Strangers invited. Hymn books provided. The Dominion hymnal will be used. YOUNG peeple’s day will be cele- brated in the Methodist church on Sunday, _a. m._ and p. m. In the A NEW~brick store and dwelling is in prOgress a few yards south of this office on Garafraxa street. Mr. Geo. Lawrence is going into business and purchased recently a portion of the McKenzie property. The building will be about 20 by 50 feet, two Stor- eys high with basement. “ Considering that the federal elec- tions will take place in the near future, it is advisable, and in the in- terest of the liquor dealers through- out the Dominion, that, before deciding in favour of a candidate, they should obtain from him a formal promise to pronounce himself in favour of and work for a change of the tarifi so as to obtain a reduction of the duties, actually so excessive, and a more judicious redistribution.” Harvest Home Festival Q... ammw ma q! o I 5 ¢- ’1). _. ‘(l a £514 .0 ‘6‘ O .erl (v 44. $3,; r0. 5‘3 The Busy Store on The Street. Just Opened Out 1 Line Printed Flannelette, 1 Line Fancy Wrapperette, Line Extra Value at; 12km, $1.00 Per Year.