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9103! To Burrâ€"In J. M. Hunter’s ' hick Block. Pinto Gla- Windows, in Canada we are. taking altogether too much for granted. and it is about time that chemists in the employ of the State were set seriously to work analyzing the prepared foods and drinks in general use. A movement has started in Montreal for the testing d the liquors sold in the licensed bars. Ilse inspector and assistant should hve, and should exercise, the right to enter any bar and carry away for analysis any bottle of liquor from which customers are being served. It may be true that the man who drinks strong liquors habitually acts foolishly, but about half the popula- tion do it, and the State that licenses the tale of intoxicanta should take the unwary step- to prevent adul teration 11 conditions in this respect are not as hd an in the United States, the rem- Emma’s Dime Swansâ€"All ac- ..nta must be settled by Feb. 20th, C ho pheéd into our Solicitor’s hands. eye- Egbt of those who use it, even if an» used to excess. sly can be applied more easily. (Toronto Star.) The adulteration of liquors is an evil that Governments are sure to deal with as knowledge of the matter is gained. In the presence of members d the Dakota Legislature a chemist recently extracted enough coal tar dye from one. bottle of port wine taken from an original package as it came from the makers to dye a brilliant wine color nine square feet of heavy woolen cloth. Dr. \Viley. Chief of the Agricultural Burea‘u of Chemistry at “'ashington. says that 853; of the: whiskey sold over the bar in the U. s. I is adulterated. In a dozen cities across : the line the pure. food investigators have discovered that whiskey is dan- gemusly adulterated with wood alco-E hiii. This is a poison. Two ounces ot it .ohsmbed into the system by a per-v sum not prepared for it by gradual useé wi 1 cause death or total blindness. “in sLey adulterated with wood air.» ml will have a had effect on the Durham, Feb. 16, 1905. DURHAM CHRONICLE MacFarlane (£1 00. Grip Tablets For Lingering Colds Carr’s Cough Bab'y’s WHAT ARE YOU DRINKING ? Pinol 1 Balsam W. IRWIN. Editor and Proprietor. Druggists Booksellets. There is nothing better than our Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphites. Don’t let a cold hang on, check u now. 1! taken in time will break up a cold in ‘24 hours. For recent, did rooultd ritution. ‘ Seems to just. the right combinatio for 3 stubborn couch or c 6. Every bottle fully gun teed. colds gives aplen It ‘11:" :11 ir- {50¢ a bottle. 25¢ a bottle. 350 a bottle or 3 for $1.00. 'yrup :c a bottle. Catarrh Cannot be Cured i with LOCAL APPLICATIGNS, as 9 they cannot reach the seat of the dis- § ease. Catarrh is a blood or constitu- ;tional disease, and in order to cure it l you must take internal remedies. gHall’s Catarrh Cure is taken inter- ‘nally, and acts directly on the blood E and mucous surfaces. Hall’s Catarrh lCure is not a quack medicine. It was i prescribed by one of the best physi- :cians in this country for years and is 9 a regular prescription. It is compos- ;ed of the beat tonics known. combin § ed with the best blood purifiers, act- l ing directly on the mucous surfaces. fThe perfect combination of the two ;- ingredients is what produces such 1 wonderful results in curing Catarrh. 9 Send for testimonials free. Sold by Dragging. price .75c. Tuko Hull’s anily Pills for consti- pnion. WILL BE AT THE Knapp House, Durham, So. over the grave of the old Liberal All blind to the factthey were weak- ening their steed. His jockey, “Old Ross,” a man of weak mind, Made search of the country, such villains to find As Frank, and Cap Sullivan, and Stratton, so polished, And the true type of politics were from this time abolished. The vile deeds of these men are known to us all, And the people in terror prayed for their downfall, For they knew if these men were allowed their full swing, The doom of our province they quickly would bring. \Vhen we think of such deeds as the "Minnie M.” outrage, The free giving of timber limits for their dear friends’ advantage, The switching of ballots, the buying of votes, We can easily distinguish the sheep from the goats. \Ve might go right on for time with- out end, To refreshen our memories of these roguish, foul men, W’ho, but for the peoples’ decision on cold election day, Would have compelled us to feel the rule of base tyranny. But the machine has exploded, the horse is knocked out, His rider forever m be "bousted” about By the people who claim he alone is; the blame I For the death of his horse, and his party’s deep shame. A slab will be placed, which in this way will read, “Here lies a poor horse who met death and defeat Through the sins of his trainers, and his leader’s deceit. His rider, crestfallen, now-stands at the head . Of a party, whose hope of redemption is gone, While ”Whitney” triumphs a breaking or dawn. This horse; ’tis sad when you think of his life, Of his trials, and troubles, and sor- row, and strife, They multiplied fast as his life neared the end And to speed his dowhfall, his past friends he lp did lend. ’Tis true, he once made a gallant dis- play, As he carried his rider thro’ many a day Of victory, and glory, and people’s applause \Vho exulted and praised this proud horse’s cause. But alas! The poor horse fell into bad hands, \Vhose vile deeds are numbered with the grains of sea sands, \Vho resorted to “tricks” to gratify The battle is over, the charger lies MING! MING! OOUINQ' Call early and avail yourself of his valuableservlilces, as this is a rare. 0 porturuty to ave our eyes proper- !ytested, free of chzrge. No ess work but a scientific certainty. ifii- cult cases accurately fitted. ALL WORK GUARANTEFD. 1. I. “I'll. mm mm Graduate New YAork, Philatjciphfi, and Toronto F. J. CHENEY 00., Props.. a! never call an. pflvm no...» 3088’ OLD HORSE Toledo. 0. by_ filothorl of This is the way a Yankee Editor mixed up love and businesszâ€"“Miss Jennie Jones and Bob Henry were married at the Jones mansion last night. The bride is the daughter of our constable Jones, who has made a good oflicer. and will doubtless be re-elected in the spring. He ofiers a fine horse for sale in another column. The groom runs a grocery store on Maine street and is a good patron of our advertising columns and has a good line of bargains this week. All summer he paid two cents more for butter than any other store in town. The happy couple left on the 10 o’- clock for Milwaukee to visit the bride’s uncle. who has lots of money and Bright’s disease. Bob certainly has an eye for business. The soothing and heeling proper- ties of this remedy. its pleuent teete end prompt and permenent cures have mede it I. feverite with people everywhere. It is especial]! prized An exchange says there’s talk of an electric railway being constructed between Meaford and Owen Sound It is certainly a necessary .piece of ground to cover. and it seems high time the old stage coach was replac- ed by some quicker method of trans. portation. Chamberlain’s ofi. under such ci'r'cumstances, \hen not needed. ‘4. Dundalk electric light system is under municipal control, and the council is going to instal metres. Good idea. How would the plan work here? There’s no doubt the lights would be better if each user had to pay for the exact amo t used. Bleny a_ useless light would be ”rned Editor Rutledge. of Msrkdele at the Press Association new: Editor McDonald. of the esley Enterprise is Warden of the County of Bruce. Editor Donnely of Bernie. dropped dead a few dsys ago. They all seem to be getting something ex- cept the Editor of this paper, who was knocked out of being School Trustee by Jim Carson. Even Rsmsge has risen to the height of being a trustee, and now he’s secre- tary of everything that’s loose. We’re not getting half a chance. Always blow up the institutions of the town you live in It looks bad to run them down. That’s why we feel like blowing up the electric light system Just now. They say there isn’t enough Watered stock in the concern to make the wheels go round. Whatever is wrong about it, the Companv doesn’t seem disposed to give much “light” on the subject. A married man had just called ‘central’ the Other evening. when his little daughter arrayed for bed came in the room, and he said "Hello dear! Coming to kiss me goodnight?” "Central” thought he meant her, and answeredâ€"“I can’t get away.” Mrs. M. J. Dillion died last 'week in the House of Refuge, Markdale. She was admitted to the institution from Glenelg [Ownship in July last. The largest span bridge in the world is now being constructed a- cross the St Lawrence at Quebec. It is a cantilever bridge. and the Scientific Ameiican says it has the distinction of having the longest span of any bridge yet erected. The cen- tral span is 1800 feet in length. 90 feet longer than the longest span of the great Forth bridge. Mr. Thos Plunkett, a resident of Meaford for nearly half a century. died last week, at the age of 83 years. He was a much respected citizen of the town. An exchange saysâ€"“The Montreal Witness has issued a calendar, in type that will not injure the eyes.” Quite true. but. better than that, the Montreal Witness gives its read- ers matter that will not injure their morals. It is one of the purest papers published on the American continent. ' The town of Mitchell is advancing for an all nighmelectric light service. That’s What we’ve got. and if some of the ambitious Mitchellites would come down and steal it. we don’t. know of anyone that would lek. Alexander Bright, of Listowel. died lafc week in his 93rd year. The largest sum in a registered letter to go astray was $10,000, sent from the Bank of Hamilton, Winni- peg. to the Bank of Hamilton. Vanâ€" conver. The package was stolen by a mail clerk, who got seven years in the penitentiary for his deed. An accomplice got 18 months in 8811. 86.8260! the stolen money was sub. sequently recovered. ‘ Editor Donnely. of the Sarnia Post dropped deed last week, as he was stepping on a street ear. to go with his wife and family on a. visit to Detroit. Homer’s Favorite. the Custom Work and Repairing Everybody does not want cheap goods. Knowing this we have also the BEST quality of FOOTWEAR in buttoned and laced Bals. Slippers. Busks 'and Gaiters. Call and see our stock. We do not urge you to buy unless the goods suit. Fresh Groceries Always on Hand. at. 25c and 500 per piece. BABIES’ BIBBS at 10¢ each. PANTS at 81.25 per pair. LADIES’ OXFORDS at 75c and 900. Boots and Shoes. IX-ROOM EDCUTTAGE. PANTRY k and Collar. __Alao_ good Wood‘sbgd _ j a‘c'ro Virzuial'i;ellwarfil gistâ€"am. 7 Dééirâ€"abla location. on Collingwood street. Durham. [for tqrms and particulars apply at resi- CHOOL Section No. 2, Egremont. Tenders will be received up to Satur- dsy. Feb- 18th. for the repairing of the schoolhouse. lowest, or any tender not necessarily eccegted. Plans may be seen hyapplying t_«v .Qneen. or Ben Woods. Feb’y lOthâ€"3mpd. U Inch French Burr Stones. Good flour- ers. all complete with gearing and spindle. Also one Wheat Cleaner May be 8061) by applying to Adam Robertson at McKech- nie’s Mill. Will sell cheap. Feb 1. etc. Tinware !! Try our STOCK FOOD. We guarantee none better. SLEIGH BELLS. AXES. Underwear X-Cut-Saws. Hardware F.51EGNE\R 'ruétéei. Jr to C. McArthur NE RUN OF FORTY EIGHT These are goods to which we call your attention. We have Boots and Shoes which we ofl’er at cost to clear them out. When we say "at cost.” that is exactly what we mean Only 4 Strings of 60 Bells left, were $2.00, now $1.50. We have the Indiana, the Lance. the Whiting and Imperial which we are ofl’ering at g price. We have the Monarch. the Daisy. the Modelâ€"at greatly reduced prices. Tenders Wanted. We are bound to reduce our stock and are offer- ing goods at reduced prices. Prompcly attended to st 1 Down-town Shoe Store. House for Sale. All our Winwf Goods reduced from 100 to 500 per pair. THAT WILL WEAR â€"AND For Sale. J. MACK, Sec’y Tress. Vuney. A. FORD. Proprietor. -â€"Nsvy Blue Velvet with Fur. â€"Brown Plush with Mink. â€"Red Plush Hst. -â€"Greeu Plush. â€"-Csstor and Pale Blue Psuns Velvet. â€"10 Black Velvet Hete. â€"" Ludiee’ Bonnets. January and February Flillinery PEEL, the Shoeman CA ONLY. DURIHM AND 0w EN Sm ‘ ‘ Bring your Repairing and Orders. Child’s Cordroy Leggings at 85c, reduced to Remainder of Children’s Felt Slippers and Moccaeins, reduced to 150 and .............................. We are selling any kind of leather footwear at large reductlons. When you buy from us you ‘~save” money. Boys’ Oil Tan and Buckskin Moccasins. reduced to Youth’s Oii Tan Moccasins, reduced to Men’s Extra Qutlity Cull Faxed Bale u 822.50, reduced to Men’s Felt. High Laced Boots at $2.00 and 82.50, reduced to Men’s Oil Tan and Buckskin Moccasins. reduced to. . .. Women’s Felt Leggings at $1.00, reduced to Women’s Felt Slippers at 650. reduced to Women’s Tweed Slippers at 15c, reduced to Men’sWelt Gaiters und 8313. reduced to ..... Women's Cerpet Slippers at 40c to 60¢. reduced to MID-WINTER \men’a Supurior All-felt Slipper. st 75c. reduced to BLACK mourning. All these huts ere selling st lowest figure possible. We hove a good sssortment of We as making them away down. We have E still have a number of trimmed hate in Felt and Velvet. and in order to get rid of them during Since sending out our “sale bills " our lines have sold remarkably fast. We will here give you a short list of footwear that will sell on sight, because of great reduction in price. Ti fCALDER -_ BLOCK __ DURHAM white or grey. et 81:20 evpair. FLOOR OILCLOTH. 1 end 2 yerde wide, u 25c e square. TABLE OILCLO’I‘H. 4:5 in wide. white and coior, 25¢ a 55. FLANNELFTE BLANKETS. L"8¢_ Silo Flunnelotto Blankets. 7-piece Berry Sets gt 450 «ch. 4 pim Table Beta at 40c nod 600 (m b Berry Bowls n. 15c. 200, 30c and WC Coke and Brad Pluc- st 20c and ’ W SHEETIN G. Heavy Twillod Sheeting, 72-in wide. 25¢ a yard. NEW GLASS WARE. The Big 4 fie Sells Cheap e Honey and Fresh ’ always on hand. .50 [.00 I-95 .25 .10 In order to reduce our slur Felt Boots, lloavy R‘ I Gut. Robe. Inge siu, was 9) 0w. 1 Isn't Imitation Lgmb Con. was All Ken's Suits thu were 3h w an st oqnnlly low prices. 1 lon'n Heavy Frieze Coats. er‘ Niel' Furl. new goods. were 57 BAlh LAY Kimmxu HAHN BK A. Canadian Stallion For puticuluu apply u, Fob. saxâ€"6m Just a Few Words . - - HEALT « clearin The have has but one 5101! no it i! $12.01me necessary to the food in its rapid paxs‘agc m1 “w"'"' of discus. No trouble shou‘ good shape {or his every day‘ «diner, feed, regulates his * regal-nag the bowels, stimulati lowing the hide, giving slecl more work end on less feed. 1 results. “I. D. B. McEacbem. Cl e StOCk Food for the it Is the belt tonic I have ever using. I an stop at any time w lose an flesh like they will with on the market than Clydesdale Gull Cure. Embrocation Linixm kept handy. You never (‘flll above preparations are not fit funded cheerfully by 0111’ dealt Stallion for Sale. BELL. “at R t MAURER HUB ABE HEWIT‘ Bowie. Btu “DO“ money puemly j good 00“ got. but would be 1 alone were Ill