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Good 5;" aner giving up I.“ ‘o well to make a note 0' rs in the Fisher? Ben].- ey apply to the 88800. 0' one may carry avg, I ch in number in on. ‘37 blick bass. {our DICKI- IEW ADVERTISEIEIT. H. Miller RES. on 18th Concouion of r. W ell 1m rowed and "Ilka 1! cheap. \ill rout if not-0H 13.9}: Bg-ISTINCK, near Rockv 8.. 0d. Bentiuck. ”Mk“; I us. Terms of.paymg u, ‘ slim. Applyto ‘ MACKAY t Vandal”: Emu“: ANCES PLACED in No. at low rates. 2encing. L 01-3! TO LOAN at lowest 3. WILKINSON pLows' ND ROLLERS. 'ays Pro-ptâ€"chcr Nam CRED It. unl\.;I|.. Sound OH “50 down t putting up n- o! rods of ill the wire. Farms For Sale. N CLARK H. H. MILLER. re Fence Co. of ofl’ers prize. of to 3100 to par- 'aso Th rethink t b e greauI‘ their fencing. ou. fishn- rates. om... 3;; ttot the Oldestâ€"Iottlte largest Just the Best. n' '01: wish to main the Boot Conuorcnl an Shorthand Education, it is necessary that you attend the Bootâ€" Business College reaching. . Because each student "canvas speck] u. tenthujn his wash subjects and my choose his SlleOCtS. I A A-_.A J. A- L:- I-DA-L :n_ “In HUUJUVIao Because each student does his work in- dependent of all others thereby establish- ing confidence in himself. iecause by attending the day and even- ing classes, students graduate in a short time and at a small cost. Because its graduates are enjoving the best positions in almost every Canadian and American city. Because this College enjoys the confi- dence of the Business Public. Because it teaches Actual business from «art to finish. Because its Shorthand students are doing marvellous work. some writing 200 words ‘ ‘ ‘ " 7 _ __ Iâ€" ‘-A uum sua. Because at the head of it is a man whose qualifications as a teacher are unexcollod and whose ambition is to see his students become good citizens. morally. socially and Iimuwnally. Open July and August. ; This College is the Best :- Because each student is taught sepanu. v at his own desk. ' iecause all difiicnlties are thoroughly (plained as they occur. thus avoiding loss t time to the students and enabling them ., accomplish more than is possible in class Sydenham Mumglnf‘irgmlns. Co. Insures farm buildings and contents, dwellings and contents in towns and vil- lages. Everything in a dwelling is covered by one sum. Contents of out-buildings in- cludes all the farm produce generally. Stacks and live stock from fire or lightning; the widest range of insurance at the lowest rates. If your insurance expires this year it will pay you to insure in the Sydenham. Drop a card to April Nthâ€"(3m All persons indebted to the firm of l N.. l}. {‘2 J. McKechnie are hereby re- quil‘t'il to call and settle their accounts with the said firm, either by note or otherwise. within the space of one month from the date hereof, for the purpose of settling up the affairs of the Estate of the late Neil McKechnie. A n y outstanding accounts after the above named date. will he placed with our Solicitor for collection. llntml May 8th 1905. NOTICE. In the matter of the es- tate of the late Neil McKechnie: 30 DAYS Readv- made Suits, A 1m we stock of Trousers, Overcoats while they last, A few Waterproof Jackets, A line of Prints. “.250 Tea at 200. Fresh Groceries DU RHAM. ‘l" ll Ila :ause its .Shorthand students are doing ellous work. some writing 200 words minute afwr attending only two 0 MORE GUESS WORK. in levelling and balanc- ing your horse’s foot.I have the Scientific Horse Foot Leveller which is the Inset. and best contrivance for that A.‘ The Mount Forest '1‘...» manual Districc meaning » f 'ha~ .‘LH I. WNW-fl district. Wu~ held ”L 2.. :. 31.4 "h .rch, M~-H'n' V” out. Thurshx am? Friday tha I8'h AIM": 15"}. ”13' A“ "M ,m nistwrs Of the} .h-uru- wwu pron-9M and all fish» oir cans were represented hs Invmen ex cept Durban :nd Grund leov. Rev. Thou. Golfing. B. A“ of ‘Dnr- bun, Chuirm of the Dimiot. ‘pro- aim-u Kev W R. Amber, B A.. of Codarv Ila, was ducted a mud nmtnr'. Bov. W. D. .89”!- 0‘ {mental-y.- Rev. W. D. MIL-son. or V..rney, Satisfied Secretary. "9‘ g A"- -£ ‘n-nn \Vhen we say “cost” we mean it. and dunng the month of March we are determined to clear out our stock of ESTABLISHED 1869. J. E. McFAYDEN. Agent, DON’T FORGET that all the above are going "at. cost.” Get. bargains while they last. Always in stock. Apples and Potatoes at right prices. . T. CLANCY. Prin. Methodist District Heating. FUR . SCOTT . GUTHRIE. L. G, at J. MCKECIINIE. and will guarantee DU RHAM P. O. The Blacksmith. ONTARIO. \‘I/A Late Assistant. Roy. London Ophthalmic Hum, 333., and to Golden Sq. Throat and N030 Boa. Specialist: Eye. Will be DR. BROWN L. R. C. P.. LONDON. ENG. ‘1‘. RADULATE of London, New: York and Chicago. 3 Disease: of Eye. Ear Nose and Throat. Will be at Knapp House, Durham. the 2nd Satu:d1v in each month. Hoursâ€"1â€"6 um. ‘ You wsnc to spand your money where it will do the most good. Being a. progressive person and a shrewd buyer. you are al- ways looking for the best. bar- J F. GRANT, D. D. S..L. D. S. ONOR GRADUATE, UNIVERSI- ty of! Toronto. Graduatn Royal College Dental Surgeons of Ontario 3 Dentistry in all its Branches. Otfice.â€"Calder Block, over Post Office. very encouraging progress for th Year. The following laymen were elccted to attend the Annual Confer- ence at Hamilton, beginning June let.. G, R Gilroy. Mt. Forest; J. gains, Therefore, you will be willing to deal with us if you knew we would give you the beat goods for the least money, AUDI. v v Skerritt. Arthur; W. G. Varcoe,‘ Grand Valley; P. 1‘ Their. Holstein; A. Level-sage. Cedarville; R. J. Mat. thews, Durham; J. A. Dixon. Drew Station; Herbert Doyle. Colbeckz: Hollis Turner, Damascus. Rev.‘; Wray R. Smith, of Arthur, was; elected Stationing Committee. i I Well, then, have us to deliver to your home, some of our goods at prices that will A very strong and unanimous re- solution against any interference by the Federal Government with the rights of the new Provinces about to be formed was passed. and the Secâ€" rotary was ordered to send a copy to Thos. Martin. M. P . H. H. Miller. M. P.. and Dr. Barr. M. P, whose con- stituencies embrace part of this dis- trict.â€"Confederate. Mr. Editor.â€"As the busy rush and push of spring work is over. I once more take tune to draw a. good long breath and to send you a few items. Although mws is like hens teeth source or hard to find. Now that leap year is past. we wonder someof our young men do nor take a lvaD into the front. unke of the oenedicte in order that. we might have something to write about. Mr. Geo. Myers sold a driver for a good figure lately. dome of our farmers complained of too much rain but never the less the grass is and everything is having a flourishing appearance. A. Watson of Holstein spent Sun- day at home and of course was ac- co'mpanied by a lady friend. A trick quite customary for A. to be at. 'Mr. Themes Harrison of Glenmont is engaged witn Mr. Samuel Law- erence for : term. Miss Kate Whitmoro of town spent Sunday at homo. Mater Goldwin Lawetence son of Mr John Lawerence Jr. hes been under the Drs. care lutela. We hope, :3 see him speedils restored to his usual health and vigor. . The Union S. S. in Lowerence's Hall has been reopened for the sum- mer months. with Mr. Alex Firth of 8210689“). again at his post. acting as superimendenn. Too much credit. ran-mot be given Mr Firth who for the past number of years has shown great energy and zeal in bringing forward and advancing the youth of neighborhood into purity and useful- Tinware and Hardware “Va-- u A. Watson is again making his r unr‘fi collecting 0 can: for the Hula toin Creamery. Wouldn’t You ? EXCLUSIVELY at the Middangh Home In Wednesda; of each month. from 12 to 4 n. m. Convince You ? m can A com IN on nu DR. GED. S. BURT. Siegner Don’t You ? Aren’t You? Spring Bank. Ear, Throat and Nose Q'II A Friend of Tolstoi Testifies That This] Is So of Englandâ€"A Victim I of Tyranny. “It is not a whit better in England." declared Count Tolstoi, comparing in a recent interview the conditions of life in Russia with those in this country. says The London Daily Mail. ‘ “Why," exclaimed the famous novel- ist-philosopher, “my friend Tchertkoff, who lives outside the Town of Christ- church, is compelled to pay a tax for the maintenance of a band which plays inside the town, and which he himself would much rather never hear at all.” ILI_L L-I‘_ The Russian victim at British bur- eaucracy thus referred to is M. Vladi- mir Tchertkoft, who seven years ago was banished from the liberty-rejoic- ing country of the Czar, and now re- sides in a handsome house, surrounded by picturesque grounds near the quaint and pretty Town of Christchurch. Un- fortunately, the band towards the up- keep 01 which M. Tchertkoi'! has to- contribute compulsorily, performs at Bournemouthâ€"a pleasant walk of about five miles from the Russian’s house. When visited by a representative of The Daily Mail, M. Tchertkoi! did not mani- fest excessive resentment against this tyrannical treatment of English-gov- erning authorities. Time, indeed, has begotten a cheerful resignation to his fate; and the collector of the band rate . no longer calls in vain. M. Tchertkoffi has suffered perhaps even greater hardships than this at the hands of the bureaucrats of his own country. When the Doukhobors, a ; Russian sect, originally numbering 12,- 000, refused to serve in the army be- ‘ cause their religion forbade the shed- ? ding of blood, their lands were confis- : cated, their homes destroyed, and the ’, peOple themselves scattered in starv- . ing groups throughout the barren plains "15 BIUUyD bllkvua.- of the country. Hundreds died oil hunger. M. Tehertkoff, who was then an officer in the Imperial Guards, in- terested himself on behalf of these ill- treated peasants. He took a prominent part in bringing about the emigration of 7,000 Doukhobors to Canada. In this and other ways, M. Tchert- koff made himself disagreeable to Rus- sian bureaucracy, and he was banished. Nor when he believed Leo Tolstoi was on the point of death would they allow him to visit his friend. M. Tchertkoft has dme much to make the great Rus- ‘ ‘ " â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€" 8 uua U‘JLL Ltluvn. -v --_â€"--_- sian novelist understood and appreci- ated in this country; it is but a small return for these services that Count Tolstoi should take an opportunity to point out how a strange country is treating his exiled friend by making him pay for a band he cannot hear. In more important respects it would appear that the much vaunted freedom misguided people has imagine it to be for some centuries. Such a pronounce- ment from a victim of Russian oppres- sion will no doubt be adjudged dis- tinctly exhilarating. - -- â€"- -1. -..u-,.~ uuuuy LA ............. “And yet," observed M. Tchertkoff. “I do not find in general that the state of Enng is very much better than the state dflussia. There is the same combination of oppressors and exploit- ers on the one hand, and the oppressed and exploited on the other. The laws in this country, as in Russia, protect the wealth of one man while allowing another to die 01_ hunger. A 31.-...3 ult‘lbllkl UV .v v __ __ v “Indeed, I believe there is a disad- vantage in a Government like that of England in comparison with a state of crude autocracy, such as exists in Russia. Whereas in Russia the evils produced by the Government are self-; evident. and the Government are op- posed by people enlightened in the least degree, in England, on the con- trary, while the Government supports and encourages the same evils, they are not so obvious, and consequently not combated by the people. There is a. kind of a show of justice. “In Russia. the evil is wrought with bare hands; in England, with kid gloves. Therefore, there is less hope of the evil being recognized and dealt with." M. Tchertkoff instanced the unem- ployed and slum life as examples of these evils. Another was the exploit- ation of our colonies and dependencies by British commerce. “Thousands of natives in India. hunger,” he declared. “because the food they produce is ex- ported to the United Kingdom." , n -33-: L1... Dun- yva Luv.- vv â€"-_' “One great illusion," added the Rus- sian exile, “is that England is self-gov- erned. This is not the case at all. Members of the House of Commons are not the representatives of the people. but of the moneyed classes. The vot- ing of workpeople is lnflhenced by their A‘- â€"_-_L---A ‘A “I. v- Viv--â€"""â€"_ -, employers. A man cannot venture to become a Parliamentary candidate un- less he is prepared to spend several thousands of pounds on his election. "The favorable impression at first made upon a Russian who comes to re- side in England is not maintained when the foundations of things are exam- ined.” -vv-v In matters of detail. so it would ap- pear from M. Tchertkoff. “more liberty of action and choice is afforded in Bus- sia than in England. For instance, English people are afraid to shock their neighbors by manifesting any little ori- ginality in dress, and I find doctors who are atheists attending places of worship in order to keep their prac- WORSE THAN RUSSIA. “In fashionable circles in St. Peters- burg the interests. especially of the women, take a more serious form than their prototypes in the west end of London. I would affirm, in fact, that women in Russian high society are more cultured than women of like po- sition in England. For example. these intelligent. fashionable ladies in St. Petersburg do not, and could not read the ‘trashy,’ superficial literature de- voured in the drawing-rooms of Lonâ€" don.” As a. parting shot, M. Tchertknff de- clared that, “religion in the English fashionable world is a. mere matter of etiquette.” Dover’s VChaIk Cliffs. The white chalk cliffs of Dover, ro- nowned in poetry and history, are said to be slipping slowly into the 593. that for many thousands of years has daslrd at their base. A portion of the cliffs tell some time ago, and recently a fur- ther portion at St. Margaret's Bay, Do- ver. has given indications that it is also slipping seaward. Cracks in the land have opened. and some portions of the cliffs have already fallen into the sea, where they form at low water a long causeway seaward. It has been sug- gested that the blasting operations at tho Admiralty Huber, Dover. may have loosened the outer portions of the outta x _ their days.” But when he came unto his native place, With heart that feared that all would recognize The wayward son, he found it other- wise, And none did mark him with a. con- scious gaze. The tropic sun had swarthed the once fair face, And time had mapped its walls around his eyes. And then the tear that all WOUIQ miuw him grew To tear that none might know him. and he sought His home with faltering steps and found there one Whose eyes had lost the brightness of their hue In weeping for him, but who straight- way caught The wanderer to her heart and cried. “My son ! ” How Engine During a deputation to the President of the British Board of Trade, state- ments were made attributing recent railway accidents to engine drivers having “lost their way” in the fog. ‘ ~ â€"“ 3-81")" udVllla IVUU woos-u- .. _ The theory is tena'ble, as all drivers and guards who have learned “the song of the road" will admit. “When I was a guard,” said Mr. Richard Bell, M. P., “I could sit in my van with my eyes shut and tell where the train was at any moment. Work- men tour was asked to remove, when a driv- ers is put on to a new section he is often not allowed to “learn the road” learn a new road when he is stoklng, which should occupy all his time," said Mr. Bell. “He should always be al- lowed to travel as third man on the tootplatc, unfettered by work, and in two or three days, by keeping his eyes and ears open, he would learn the road." of Victoria showing the experience of his Government of the system of pen- sions inaugurated in 1901. In 1901 the maximum rate of penslom was fixed at 103 a week. which was granted to everybody who could make good claim to it. After twelve months’ were compelled, if at all able, to con- tribute towards the pension granted. Reviewing the three years’ experience. the Victorian Government finds that. whereas, in 1901, ituhad to pay 16,275 4“ 7-_\.___ AAA v tâ€"U __' Whereas, Ill LUUL, LL LAuu 5 pensions, on June 30, 1904, when ad- ministration was restricted, and the rate generally reduced, only 11,609 peo- ple were entitled to pensions. The av- erage rate of pension, with the maxi- mum at 108 a. week, worked out at 78 659d per pensioner. The present aver- age rate with the 83 maximum is 63 8d are rate with ‘ per pensgqncr. Some idea of the closeness with‘ which the financial standing of pen- sioners’ relatives is examined will be gathered tom the fact that whereas only £19 23 was recovered from rela- tives within the first three months in the financial year, ending J mm, 1904, no less than £3,495 was so recovered. The Victorian Government now pays away to pensioners about £200,000 a year. An Unwilling Chesterfield. It was a crowded tram car. Amongst those who could not find seats was a young lady. Close to where she stood an old man was sitting. He struggled as it to rise. The young woman cast a glance of scorn at one or two men hiding behind newspapers. “Please don’t get up,” she said to the old man. “I beg you won't.” The conductor rang the bell and the car went on. The old man’s features worked convulsively. , and he mopped his face with his hand- ‘ kerchief. At the next stopping place he again tried to rise and again the young woman tried to stop him. “I would much rather stand," she said. continuing to block his way. “I don’t care whether you would, or not." said the old man, crimson with fury, “I want to get out. You’ve made me come halt a mile too far already. Here, you. stop ' the car." But it was too late, the bell had already run. and he had to wait until the next stopping place was reachedâ€"The London Tatler. The London Daily Express’ Paris cor- respondent says: The Liberte, which is in touch with the political friends of Prince Napoleon, asserts to-night that, notwithstanding the denial issued by‘ the Belgian court. there is a formal en- gagement between Prince Napoleon and the Princess Clementine, thought it is not yet officially recognized at the court. King Leopold alone is hostile to the match, because he tears to offend the French Government, but both the Princess and the Prince are determined to get married in spite of all obstacles. In accordance with the Belgian law, where a parent refuses his consent, three respectfully worded notices will be sent to King Leopold at intervals oi! three weeks. After this delay the couple can get legally married, even it the King still withholds his consent. An interesting incident of a recent sitting of the House of Commons was the promising maiden speech of Vis- count Turnour. who is not yet 21 years of nae. He was warmly congratulated by many members, including Sir Ed- ward Grey, who complimented him on chains the record with the boy Pre- Inter. William Pitt. “SONG OF THE ROAD. '9 Old Age Pensions in Australia. THE PRODIGAL. ., he said, “I will arise 2k my people ere they 8min Record With Pitt. tear that all would know Drivers Find Their Bear- ings in Fog. A Royal Romance. to the President Implements The Sherlock Organs mm Sewing Machines Melotte Separators D. CAMPBELL, Agent. DURHAM, ONT. ‘ HAVE YOU? Any old Worn silver? If so, I am prepared to re- plate it. Bring it in now while Ihave the time. All work guaranteed. Prices Moderate, and Strictly Cash. STORE T0 RENT-In J. M. Hunter’s Brick Block. Plate Glass Windows, Tables, Countiers, Shelving, Hot-air Furnace, Good stand on Main Street. Apply to J. M. HUNTER, Proprietor. The Big 4 CALDER â€" LACE CURTAINS. 2 yards long. 26in wide. 250 a pair. 2; yards long, 26-in wide. 40¢ a pair. 25 yards long, 30in wide. 50¢ a pair. 3 yards long. 37-in wide. 70¢ a pair. :3 yards long. 54-in wide, 81.00 a pair. All our Curtains except the 25c 1 406 ones have worked edges. LADIES’ SKIRTS, ETC. MISCELLANEOUS. Heavy Twilled Cotton Sheeting. 72-in wide. 25¢ a yard. White Bedspreade. large size. 1.40 each. Table Linen at 25c and 50¢ a yard Floor Oilcloth. 1 and 2 yards wide. as 25¢ a square yard. Stair Oilcloth at 15¢ a yard. Japanese Matting at me a yard. W Pure Honey and Fresh Groceries always on hand. Ladios' Overskirts at 82. 83.50 and $4.50. Ladies’ Black Sateen Underskirts-at 81. of all kinds for the Farm, the Home and the Dairy. )ER â€"â€" BLOCK â€" DURHAM He 86118 Cheap AGENCY. Geo. Yiirs. ' DURHAM BAKERY Ogilvio’a Boyd Household Flour, 06.00 per burrel. The Pomona Five Roses. $6.00 per borrel. Other High Grtde Munitobn Flour. 85.60 and $5.75 per barrel. McGowul’s Family Flour at aun- durd prices. Choice Bread . . and Confections A. W. WATSON The echool is equipped for full Junior Leer” ad Matriculation work. under the follow an! of competent teachers for that (level-melt: THOS. ALLAN. let Clue Certificate, Pm. 11188 L. I. FORFAR. Clueica and Modern. MISS A. JOHNSTON . B. A., Mathematicue-d Commercial. intending student: shomd enter 3t beginning“ term. or u soon after u pouiblo. WI. JOHNSTON. Chdrmn DURHAM SCHOOL. We Deliver to Any Part of the Town. The People’s Grocery Is FULL of the GOODS you need. Fool, 81.00 per month. Fruits in Season. Manitoba Flour. Breakfast Foods. Cracked What; Creun of What. Rolled Ottl god Coral: of d1 kinda. Test them. BEAN. SHORTS. GRAIN and d! kinds of FEED in stock ulwnyu. Good; delivered promptly in town. Pumps. an Constantly on hund md deliv- ered to all parts of town duly. STAFF AND EQUIPMENT. New Fresh Groceries ALL THE YEAR ROUND. Highest Price for Produce. The Colobrnted “ Koewntin Fin Roses.” the very best made by The Lgke of the Woods Milling Co. (tom No. 1 Manitobs Wheat. PROPRIETOR. Flour. C. RAMAGI. Barn”.