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MEAD QFHCE. T080"? 0. 6. P R811), u- -- “Axum: Agoncias in an pnnc'tpal point: in On tano, Quebec. Kanitoba, United States and mud. A general Banking businesé trans- ected. Drafts issued and collections .030 on oil points. Deposits re~ died nnd interest allowed at cur rent rates. htereat allowed on Savings Bank de- penita of 81 and upwards. Prompt attention and every facility afiorded “flamers living at a distance lifli‘i‘difi dank ui Eanada. Pat-J U" :upiml Authorized. r‘.’ l" 'v' ? Machine Oil, Harness Oil. Axle Grease and Boot Ointment, go to . P. SAUNDERS Wm» ta! 0“.“ tom" Tn SAVINGS BARK d. KELLY, Agent- . L. FLARITY highpst class of workmansrnp for about the same money? We have a large stock of SCOTCH TWEEDS. WOR- STEDS and SERGES. and we guarantee satisfaction. Give us 8 “'18!- HATS’ t funny way to do business. but ‘hsts’ what we intend to do for the bud- anco of this month. MERCHANT TAILOR. article thrown 1n. The present you get actu- ally reduces the cost 01 pm- chm from tengto fifteen per cent. ‘ me quick 3nd see for your .1. The Harnegsmaker of- workmaqship 32.0mm” LUUUJRIU self. HALLKN In ms tui-y that his chance had slip~ ped away, after wounding and, as be supposed, blinding his opponent Man-l ville, throwing prudence to the winds,‘ recklessly attempted to repeat his rash' expedient, and this time the steel of his antagonist gleamed like quicksil- ver, passing beneath his arm and in- flicting a slight flesh wound. Some- ,A â€" uAL -- sion crossed the land baron’s face. “I acqu have underestimated him i” he thought. arm} “The next stroke will be driven nearer ‘ “It home.” ‘ repli He felt no fear, however; only mute, 3 me I helpless rage. In the soldier’s hand; the1 the dainty weapon was a thing of mar- ‘ it at jor? velous cunning. His vastly superior, strength made him practically tireless”. mist in his play. Not only tireless; he sudâ€" ‘ sam denly accelerated the tempo of the ex- Hi ercise, but behind this unexpected. seer even passionate, awakening the spec- ofl, tators felt an unvarying accuracy, a dra‘ steely coldness of purpose. The blades pari clicked faster; they met and parted. '1‘] more viciously; the hard light in Saint- had Prosper’s eyes grew brighter as hel pas slowly thrust back his antagonist. Ma‘ -â€" --â€"-- «{nan I'Dfl 'IUWIJ w. wâ€"r- _..-__ Mauville became aware his own vigor was slowly failing him. Instead of pressing the other he was now obliged to defend himself. He strove to throw t on the lethargy irresistibly stealing‘ over him. to shake the leaden move, ments from his limbs. He vainly en- deavored to penetrate the mist falling before his eyes and to overcome the dizziness that made his foeman seem like a figure in a dream. Was it through loss of blood or weariness. or both? But he was cognizant his thrusts had lost force. his plunges vi- tality. and that even an element of chance prevailed in his parries. But he uttered no sound. When would that mist become dark and the golden day fuse into inky night? Before the mist totally eclipsed his sight be determined to make one more ‘ ‘--3- anrnnn fnr. sight he determined to make one more'l = supreme effort and again sprang for.‘ 1 ward. but was driven back with ease; 1 The knowledge that he was continuing a futile struggle smote him to the soul.‘ Gladly would he have welcomed the fatal thrust if first he could have sent his blade through that breast which so far had been impervious to his efforts. Now the scene went round and round. The golden day became crimson. scar- let. then gray. leaden. somber. lncau- tiously be bent his arm to counter an meat. playing feebly into space. ex- pecting the fatal stroke. When would it come? Then the slate colored hues were swallowed in a black cloud. But while his mind passed into uncon- sciousness his breast was openly pre- sented to his antagonist. and even‘the . ' count shuddered. With his blade at guard Saint-Pros- per remained motionless. The land baron staggered feehly and then sank softly to the earth. That fatal look. the expression of a duelist. vanished from the soldier's face. and. allowing the point of his weapon to drop to the ground, be surveyed his prostrate an- tagonist. - no ._.‘A ‘hn ‘usUIlloto “Done like a gentleman!” cried the count, breathing more freely. “You had him at your mercy, sir”â€"-to Saint- Prosperâ€"“and spared him.” A- _-I.38,...9¢ nnlv A cold glance response, as wit] brnsquely awaY- hastening to M his shirt. “He is badly hurt?” asxea‘ Danica anxiously of the surgeon. “No; only fainted from loss or blood.” replied that gentleman cheer- fully. “He will be around again in a day or two:” _ ilized center 1” ‘lau‘rv VI U. as without {fixâ€"vord he turned ' away. Meanwhile the doctor, HE land baron’s injuries did not long keep him indoors, for it was his pride rather than his (1 received deep . He chated and thought how in all tails of his defeat -mv" â€" to Mauville’s side, opened baron soon regained con- and Walked, with the as- __... - _A I‘v- v _ was the soldier’s only hurt?” asked Barnes u an element of his parties. But When would that [d the golden day him indoors, for ide rather than his . had received deep , nder Abd-el-Kader, thej I. He ehafed and‘ - nought how in all port of the military board of inquiry. g ails of his defeat : med in the clubs public attention if a’ board of inquiry! be late king of France and? 1‘ at Luv ”EVIV \- ‘“l’l""'â€" i 101'? Demmed scapegrace, if I am not l i mistaken; sent to Algiers; must be the ' same." Here the count closed his eyes and seemed almost on the point of dropping off, but suddenly straightened himself, drawled a perfunctory farewell and de- ‘l parted in a brown study. l The count’s company, of which he A had enjoyed a good deal during the ?‘ past forty-eight hours, did not improve l meme's temper. and he bore his oyvu was brilliant, but he is one or we mm swordsmen I ever saw. Who in he, ed the other. “I’d give a good deal to know his reo- ord,” remarked the patroon contem- platively. “You should be pretty well acquainted with the personnel 0! the “It includes everybody nowadays,” unnnnl‘ Hm dinlomat. “But it seems to “It includes everybody nowauuya, replied the diplomat. “But it seems to me I did know of a Saint-Prosper at the military college at Saumur; or was it at the Ecole d’application d’etat-ma- “ 7 an. nnfi The count’s company, or wmcu 11!: had enjoyed a good deal during the past forty-eight hours, did not improve Mauville’s temper, and he bore his own reflections so grudgingly that inaction became intolerable. Besides, certain Words of his caller concerning Saint- Prosper had stimulated his curiosity, and, in casting about for a way to c0n- firm his suspicio , ‘l‘y‘aV.u¢â€"-â€"v , _ rooms, his first visit being to a spa- cious, substantial residence of stone and lime with green veranda palings and windows that opened as doors. with a profusion of gauzy curtains hanging behind them. This house. the present home of the Marquis de Ligne, stood in the French quarter, contrast- ing architecturally with the newer brick buildings erected for the Ameri- can population. The land baron was ushered into a large reception room. sending his card to the marquis by the neat appearing colored maid who an- swered the door. L - -¢AV£A S‘V Ul‘cu Luv uvv. 0 high.” said th9 valet. “My master is very m, more so than I have known him to be in twenty years.” â€"---â€"â€"-~.‘:n (on l‘ltll KV Uh III -- “You have served the marquis so long?" said the visitor, pausing as he vans leaving the room. “Do you re» member the Snint-Prnsnor family '2” I m _:..4 [vhnu In spite» of ms nu lluuuu of a smile gleamvd in the l gaze. and. encoumgvd by tioning look. the man cont marquis and General S were always together. ;\1 “"U\v-- Francois’ discreet eyes were down- cast. Why did the visitor wish to learn about the Saint-Prosper family? Why. instead of going. did he lingeriand eye the man half dubiously': Francois had sold so many of his master’s so. crets he scented his opportunities with a sixth sense. “The marquis and General Prosper were warm friends?" the land baron at length. “Yes, monsleur; the death of the lat- ter was a severe shock to the Marquis ' but. Mon Dieu”â€"lifting his branâ€"“if. was as well he did not live to Saint- asked “He preferred it to Paris-when my lady was there.” added Francois softly In spite of his lll humor the slnulow of a smile glezmwd in the land bm'on'r: gaze. and. encouraged by that quw‘ tioning look. the man contimml: “'l‘lw marquis and General Saint-l’rosnm- were always together. My lady had her own friends.” “So I’ve heard.” commented the lis- tenet. J ~m-A What did it mean an the deliberate charge of the valet? The land baron forgot his disappointment over his inability to see the marquis and began to look with more favor on . the man. but he is one or the best ever saw. Who in he, :erl; a French 8W1}? “Lord. bow servants of their betters!" «mm be left the house and graveled walk. decaf) nias with his .cum’. -\ Streugw. But if his body was now inert his | mind was active. His thou dier’s reticence, his disin- clination to make acquaintances and the coldness with 'which he had re. ceived his (Mauville’s) advances in the Shadengo valley. Why, asked Mauville. lying there and putting the pieces of the tale together. did not Saint-Prosper remain with his new found friends, the had become a French colony, where could Saint-Prosper have found a safer asylum than in America? Where more “that chosen curse” for the secure from man who owes his weal to his coun- try’s woe? ““““ ‘A nnaannfi fha call, although that worthy brought with him all the “flattering devils, sweet poison and deadly sins” of ine- i briation. But the count. like a poor ‘ friend, was absent when wanted, and it was a distinct relief to the land baron when Francois appeared at his apartments in the evening with a but! colored envelope. which he handed to him. “The suppressed report?” asked the latter, weighing it in his hand. ' “No, monsieur; I could not find that. My master must have destroyed it.” The land baron made a gesture of disappointment and irritation. “But this.” Francois hastened to add. “is a letter from the Due d’Aumale, governor of Algeria. to the Marquis de Ligne. describing the afiair. Monsieur will find it equally as satisfactory. I . .a . , ‘7'" 5‘. It is the thin edge of the 1 e; the thick end is food. 5 But what 15 the use of food, when you hate it, and can’t di-. a ah gest it? ", Scott’s Emulsion of Cod “ch ii Liver Oil is thefood that makes “The sunpressed re latter, Weighing it in “No, monsieur; I CC My master must havc The land baron m disappointment and i am sure.” “How did you get it?” said the pa- troon thoughtfully. “My master left the keys on the dresser.” “And if he misses this letter"â€" “Oh, monsieur, I grieve my master is his ailments. ly dispense with. My poor master. “There! Take your long. hypocriti- cal face out of my sight!" said Man- ville curtly, at the same time handing him the promised reward. which Fran- cois calmly accepted â€" At an auction sale in a Scotland vil- W Klu uu ; u lage the auctioneer was trying to sell Diamond Smo a number of domestic utensils, includ- McGill Grinde ing a porridge pot. As usual he was Churns. Wasbl making a great fuss. Finishing, his U S Cream keen eye caught a well known worthy, Cameron l the beadle. standing at the hack of the crowd. and he shouted out. . CUTTERS, “Maister Mc'l‘avish. make an offer for this pot! Why, it would make a spleno SLEIGHS R 9 did kirk bell!” ‘.-\_\'c. replied the headle. “it your and COATS. “Aye.” rep" tongue was in John Bunyan. The bill of indictment preferred against John Bunyan ran thus: “John Bunyan hath devilishly and pernicious- !y abstained from coming to church to hear divine service and is a common uphoider of several unlawful meetings onventicles. to the disturbance and distraction of the good subjects of this kingdom. contrary to the laws of our sovereign lord the king.” He was convicted years and six months. “Franés and 8008 of Cod Liver Oil is the means of life, and enjoyment of life to thousands: men women and children. When appetite fails, it re- stores it. When food is a burden, it lifts the‘bnrden. . “A “v-â€" When youlose fiesh,it brings the plumpness of health. When work is hard and duty is heavy, it makes life bright: 1‘ . A .1..- A‘ ‘LA you for et your stomach. ylf you avei not trledi send for msgmplgalts “agreeable taste will ntatiol “H‘- the Rue Royale. the (av ‘10 m; CONTINUED.) wunts imbibe the ideas " quml: the putroon as e and strode down the dvcapitating the bego- A Witty Scot. it!” men women and BINDERS, Mowers, Rakes, Wilkinson Plows, Land Rollers, Diamond Smoothing Harrows, McGill Grinders. and Dowsell's Chums. Washers and Wringers, U. S. Cream Separators. and CUTTERS. SLEIGHS. ROBES ALWAYS 0): HAND Horses FOR SALE. Call and see tht snoor SLEIGH. DURHAM. Furniture has jumped up in price severe: times uu: two years. and 18 likely to advance again in thl future. early b “’0, rherefore. give warning. iepllng cm uyere Will be money in pocket. We have goods arriving every “'N‘li. and if you wereroome we will be able to interest you in Q1 end Prices. Speciel ettention on on short notice. id to Underteking and Embelming. Pict Repairing of all kinds of furniture prouiptl dene. Cell and examine our goods. Edward Kress. in Owen (McKinnon’s old Stand) ifiIGH, Manuf‘dctured Sound, before buying. the Ferguson ONTARIO. EThe Big 4 , Lace Curtains. 2 yds. long. 27in wide ...... 25¢ a mir 1!; yds. long. 27-in wide ...... 40c e punt 3 yds. lonfz. 36in wide ...... 70c 11 pair 3 yds. long. 37-in wide ..... 75:: e pnir 3% yds. long, 50in wide. . . .81.“) a pair All Curtains have taped edges except the 25c line. ROLLER BLIN DS. Roller Blinds, plain. . . . . . . . .350 each Roller Blinds. with fringe. . . Abe each up in price sevenl times during the peer y to advance again in the very neer a. give warning. feeling confident thut oney in pocket. .3 every week. and if you cull u. our able to interest you in Quality, Style Oil Cloths. TABLE LINENS. Table Linen. 54- in wide ........ 250 yd Table Linen 65in wide ........ 50cy Linen Tnble Cloths 2; yds. long, 81.40 Heavy'l‘will Sheeting. 72in widen "25c )d All our Spring Prints. Ginghume and Muslin: are now in. See them. and Embalming. Eficture fuming Lads of furniture promptly and nontly He Sells Cheap. Floor Oil Cloth, l yd. wide Floor ()i'. Cloth, 2 yd. wide Table Oil Cloth, 45in wide Put Pure Honey, 10c 21 lb. CALDER BLOCK. DUj ARRISTER. E Mclutyre's Blot hm. Collection an ltflndod to. Search: trv (Mice. mum “r“ -A... hHC ' A. G. MACKAY vmlnmrs Eh moonâ€"1:; the M1 ‘ er, Conveyanml m Ian. Old uccow kinds collected on bought and sold. I mâ€"MacKenzie’s Town. Durhun. Ont. " U Auctioneer for promptly utu idenee or write on my be left I 11 Lund anunmr “I for the County or . attended to and none: w Contact rates for W ' ion to the of“. A. “Mk4: A? cult. should be bun. THE JOB : : DEPARTnEx'r FPICE AND short distance Lunbmn Street. 1 Ofioe hours from 12 Drs. lamieson d tioneer for the ( promptly Attended tn it his Implement W * chad. or at the { HYSICIAN AN fice met McLl hours, 3 to w a. m.. p. In. fipociul nttent of women and child posits l’resbytariau I V1.0. 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