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M DURHAM BHRBNICLE Did you ever hear anyone say he was troubled with “brown kit- ties,” instead of bronchitis? We have heard of people who had pains in the “spine of the back.” Had it been in the spine of the leg it would be a terrible thing to endure. When a man is not anxious wr office he may say he is not “as- piring” for office, but we have heard the word “perspiring” used in this connection. Each word is correct in its place, and a person aspiring for office may have to do a little perspiring before he gets there. If it makes no difference whether one or other of two or more proposed courses, we say it is “immaterial,” that is. “it doesn’t matter.” Some say it in “imperial.” These and many other similar errors are so common that an ob- served cannot fail to notice them nearly every day. Many a man might prolong his reputation for wisdom by keeping his mouth shut. We have had people .call at this office to “prescribe” for The Chronicle, and later we have had the same people come in to pay their “prescriptions.” Subscribe and subscriptions were the words they should have used, of .course. It’s generally astonishing to learn how little the other fellow knows. There are a great may com- mon errors, and it Means strange they should be perpetuated IO long. When a person deceives you once, he is likely to do so again as soon as he gets a good chance. There are people who can never regain confidence in a person in whom he has once lost it. am no dean 0) Sum; ans 9 s! 11 look-out for a man who cheats you once. The word “rural” is an old word and a very common one, but of ' about the The telephone has be quite a long time. yet hear it spoken of an 1 phome.” When a man sticks attentively to business, his creditors will feel easier. When a business man spends too much time in profitless em- ployment, the crash will soon come. ;4'~ Death, taxes and telephone bills are three of the certainties. We can escape some things, but these are hard to dodge. You’ve heard of painless den- tistry. We have too, but we wouldn’t advise anyone to try it inst for the fun of it. No doubt a good wife is a great heln to a man, but it seems to us that some of them have to do too much of the helping. It used to be cheaper to move than pay rent, but the drayman got onto the racket and things have changed somewhat. The cement abutment has been completed on the Lambton street bridge repairs. sToo bad. We can’t refer to that any more when we’re apologizing for the weather. Sc me people say “limb” where the ordinary individual would say “lrg.” We’ll be careful in telling thll’. we have torn a small hole in the limb of our Sunday trousers. P‘ople don’t generally brag about how much they don’t know. Women with big hats should al- ways sit in the back seats. ' BEL JR. MAY JR. MAY TAKE PLACE OF FAMOUS SIRE. Attwood, Nov. 15.â€"Mr. Dan. Mc- Ewen, of London, the driver of the late lamented Eelâ€"the horse with a continental reputationâ€"was in Motherwell last week to see Mr. Bert. Ross, the owner of Bel Jr. As a remit of the interview Mr. McEwen has taken The Eel to Lon- don to train. It is quite among the pouibilitiee that The Eel may rival or even eclipse the speed of hi- tar-tamed lire, in which case Ir. Ron will be the proud poe- Ieuor of a very valuable piece of hone-nub. HAVE YOU HEARD THEM? V. ”W" E Ito: and Pnnrlctu. H ITS AND KISSES NOVEMBER flat, 1912. is not anxious for been 11) 099 number of years; some of the time he spent blacksmithing, and later on he turned his attention to min- About eight years ago, he had tone of his hands shattered by dy- namite, and, being a man of un- usual vigor, would not submit to the use of an anaesthetic to have the injured member amputated. The last six months were spent by him in herding sheep near Spence’s Bridge for a man named Archie Clemes. Last Thursday. October Slst. he, in company with a man named Bell, arrived in got some supplies at Merritt on Saturday, and were driven out to his claim. On Sunday, Novem- ber 3rd, he took seriously ill. and in about twenty minutes expired. On Monday, a jury was em- panelled to enqurie into the cause of death, and on Tuesday night. after listening to the evidence, brought in the following verdict: of death 0‘ Angus McGillivray'. lway to San Francisco. Hillman ar- unanimously agree that deceased irived in Memphis from Texarkana. came to his death 0“ November ,He Walked from Dallas to that 3rd, 191?, south of Coulter, in the 'city. (Physicians declare him a Nicola Valley, from a diseased well man and he will go back to condition of the heart and lungs." his old home town on a train. Signed: S. R. Jackson, foreman; Paul A. Kirshner, J. Davis, Thos. Slater. Fred Freschette, John Ser- vice. Dr. Tutil, Coroner. Interment took place November 7th, to Merritt cemetery. Joe. Firth, son of C. Firth, of Durham, and who looks as if B. C. climate agrees with him, is out on Government Survey, near Merritt. F. W. Jackson, of Nicola, went east, to visit his father and sister, and other friends near Durham. Miss M. A. Beaton, of Bunesaan, Ont., is staying at Complex, B.C. The weather here has been somewhat chilly of late. Peter McNab, of the 4th concea- aion of Glenelg, Ont, spent last summer in our city. Q R. Jackson attended the {11! L assizes at Kamloops as a jury- man. We have a bra’ new city hall, up-to-date in every respect, added to our city; also sidewalks, water works and electric lights. The Bank of Montreal has erect- ed a new building in which to transact its growing business. The Diamond Vale mine has commenced operations again. It is reported that the main line of the C. P. R. will pass through our city before two years. The whooping cough and chick- enpox is going the rounds among the school children. Apparently, a cyclone has struck the Menagerie back there, as some of the animals and birds cannot be heard. Your humble servant is almost too modest to tell you that he is manager of a general store, and doing a fairly good business. ANGUS McGlLLIVRAY DIES SUDDENLY AT MERRITT. 3.0. Remember me to all enquiring friends. Children and I are all well. KAISER'S TALK UNPRINTABLE. Kaiser William’s sick consort is making slow progress in her ill- ness, and it is extremely doubtful if she will ever be quite herself again. The cause, in spite of fran- tic efforts to keep it dark, has leaked out at last, and is nothing less than a drug which the un- fortunate royal woman took to reduce her stoutness. This, toâ€" gether with depriving herself of nourishing food, undermined her constitution and affected her iheart and at one time she was Imore gravely ill than was gener- ally known. The Kaiserin is one of the best- dressed women among her older European royalties and has always taken great pride in her appear- ance. Her increasing stoa‘tness as she advanced in middle age there.- fore was a great worry to her, and after trying all manner or harmless “cures,” she took the drug in desperation. It is said that the Kaiser’s remarks were ab- solutely unprintable when he heard what she had been doing. A new French automobile is light enough to be picked up and car- ried by the two men it .will accom- modate. Harold Williams, 01 Seattle, ageu 12, has a heavy beard. He is {we teet, mne inches tall, and weighs 160 pounds. 1 remain, Yours in the Rockies, S. R. JACKSON. 2W Mrs. W. H. Whitchurch is visit- ing friends in Lansing. I Mrs . Taylor, of Priceville, spent ' a week .with. her aunt, Mrs. D. Bur- ;nett. WALKING CHEATS DEATH BY TUBERCULOSIS. Walking to cheat death, Robert E. Hillman, 30 years old, has ar- rived in Memphis, Tennessee, cov- ering the last lap of probably the strangest journey in the history of the country. Six years ago, physicians told Hillman, in Waterville, Maine, that Within a month or two he would be dead, a victim of the white plague. A friend advised Hillman to “get plenty of fresh air; get out and Walk, eat vegetables, drink plenty of water and fresh milk.” In the six years, he has made enough money from the sale of patent kitchen utensils to more than buy transportation. BROWNâ€"In fond and loving remembrance of our dear mother, Mary Ann Brown, who passed away November 18th, 1911. face, No one can take a mother’s place. Her memory is as dear to-day As at the hour she passed away: When days are dark. and friends are few, Dear mother, how we long for you. Mrs. Kelly is visiting in Toronto. Mr. J. S. Drysdale, of Hamilton, is spending a few days in town. Mr. AJlie McIntyre, of Toronto, is visiting in town. still sore, As time goes on we miss her more; Her cheerful voice, her welcome Mr. E. W. Limin returned last week from a trip to the west. Miss Annie Subject visited her Darents at Williamsford, over the W'Zt'k c-nd. Mrs. Currie and daughter have returned from London, Where they spent several weeks. Mr. and .M'rs. C. C. Douglas are guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Limin. Mrs. W G. Bray, of Kalamazoo, Mir-h. returned Monday, after spending three Weeks with her sister Mrs. W. P. Paterson. Mr. Jas. Wall, of St. Mary’s, is visiting his home here for a few d'ws. He is practising running: under the A.A.U. of C. sporting club. Mr. and Mrs. John Cliff and family, of Independence. Kanses, are visiting Mrs. Cliff’s brother, Mrs. :M. Darcy, at Traverston. Mr. Cliff has resigned his position at Independence. Mr. D. C. MacKenzie, of Roch- ester auditor of the Buffalo, Lockport and Rochester Railway, spent a day with his father and sister in upper town. He looks Well. Messrs. John Yeo and Richard G. Marley, were in town Tuesday, and called on their old friend, Mr. Wm. Ridsdale. They intend to spend some time trapping out east of here Mr. A. M. Vannetta, wife and two children of New Westminster, B. C are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Davis, at Ebordale. This is Mr. Vannetta’s first visit to lelulg since leaving for British Culumbia six years ago. The boy’s appetite is often the source of amazement. If you would have such an appetite take Chamberlain’s Tablets. They not only create a healthy appetite, but st'wngthen the stomach and enable it to do its work naturally. Fur salc by all dealers. DIES OF INJURIES. Paisley, Nov. 15.â€"Mr. Andrew Devine, aged 84 years, died here last week. A few weeks ago he was injured by being accidentally thrown from a wagon. No bones were broken, but pleurisy set in before. he had recovered. (A. sin and daughter, besides an aged sis- ter, survive. German cities especially connect- ed with Luther are raising a fund for the embellishment of the Ger- man Protestant church in Rome. IN MEMORIAM. PERSONAL. â€"Husband and Family. passed our hearts 3"“. ‘E’Fzfigag THE EVENING DIALOGUE. Voice (upstairMâ€"“John, have you looked the front door ?” “Yes.” “Put the cat out ?” “Yes.” “Have you Wound the clock?” “Yes.” “Have you been down cellar to smell the gas?” “Yes.” “Have you taken care of the furnace ?” “Yes.” “Have you covered the bird cage?” “Yes.” “Have you brought in the ham- mock ‘2” “Yesjl “Have you looked under the davenport for burglars ?” “Yea.” “Have you put the milk bottles out?” “Yes.,’ “Have you fastened all the windows ?” “Yea.” “Have you fixed the ice water?” “Yes.” “Well, then, why don’t you come to bed? What have you been do- ing all the time, anyhow?” “IMPOSSIBLE m HElPMYKlflNEYS” Until I Used “‘let-a-llm” Worlds Greatest Kidney 0m Prectically everybody in Toronto know: Professor 1. F. Davis. ’ For ears, the elite of that city has taken essons from Prof. Davis in the art of Damping and Deportment. His constant activity gradually weak- ened his Kidneys, which calamity threatened to make him an invalid. But read Prof. Davis’ letterâ€" 563 CHURCH 81., Toronto, On. DECEMBER 29th. 1911 "I want to say that “Fruiba-tivui” is my only medicine, and has been for the past five years. Previous to that, I had been troubled with Rheumatism and Kidney Disease, and ’had taken many remedies without satisfactory results. Noticing the advertisements of ‘hFruit- a-tives” I adopted this treatment altogether, and as everyone knows, I am nowâ€"and have been since taking “Fruit- s-tives”â€"enjoying the best of health”. â€"‘ â€" - â€"-â€"- We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall’s Ca- tarrh Cure. F.J. CHENEY C0., Toledo, 0. We the undersigned have known F.J. Cheney for the last 15 years,% and believe him perfectly honor-T able in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm. WALDING, KINNAN MARVIN, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, 0. Hall’s Catarrh Cure is taken in- ternally, acting directly upon the ‘blood and mucous surfaces of the ’system. Testimonials sent free. Price 75¢. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. If Rheumatism or Kidney Trout making you mismble, uke “Fn tives” and get well. 50c a_ box, 6 for $2.50, trul oizg, 50¢ a box, 6 for $2.50, trial size, 2 c. ' At all dealers or sent on receipt of by Fruit-naive: Limited. Ottawa. Ȏ+++ Take Hall’s Family Pills for con- stipation. THROUGH PULLMAN SLEEPING CAR TO OTTA‘VA VIA GRAND L TRUNK RAILWAY. The Grand Trunk Railway oper- ate a through Pullman Sleeping Car. electric lighted, to Ottawa, leaving Toronto 10.45 p.m. daily. Berth reservations and full par- ticulars may be secured from near- est Grand Trunk Agent. SPECIAL TRAIN TO PORTLAND, MAINE, FOR SAILING S. S. “TEUTONIC,”hDECEMBER 14t . For the accommodation of pas- sengers sailing on the White Star- Dominion Line Steamship “Teuton- ic.” from Portland. Maine. Decem- 14th, the Grand Trunk Railway will run a special train consisting Vestibuled Coaches, Tourist and First Class Standard Pullman Sleeping Cars, leaving Toronto at 1.15 p.m. Friday, December 13th, running direct to the Dock at Portland, arriving there at 9.00 a. m.. December 14th. Berth reserva- tions tickets, and full particulars can be obtained from nearest Grand Trunk Agent, or write A. E: Duff, D. P. A., Union Station, Toronto, Ontario. James R. Gun, Town Passenger and Ticket Agent, Phone 14. John Towner, Station Ticket Agent, Phone 18. POOR HENPECK. “You got a raise in pay, didn’t you ?”I. “Yes, but it didn’t do me any good.’\ “Why not ‘1” “I talk in my sleep, and my wife found out about it.” HOW’S THIS ? '. F. DAVIS. ncy Trouble in +++++°§++++++++++++++++++$+ +++++++++++®P+++++ r+++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++3+3.w. ++++++++++++++++++++++++ I am too busy selling Happy Thnugbt Ranges and Coal to burn in them to write an advertisement this week. Any person that wants any of that Cheerful Carmel Coal. better put in their order at once. as there is a car nearing hear. ‘ You can get a bargain in two secondhand ranges Once. Four cars of coal at the Grand Trunk Station at present. and two more on the way. Five reasons why you shank! buy your ticket. at the town office. fitters supplies. Engin‘és and Thrashers. Sash and Dnors. General Wood \Vork. Merchant Iron and Brass Castings and general Repairing. Feed boilers. Travel by the Grand Trunk Railway let The Grand Trunk Town Ticket Office is opened hy the Company for Your convenience for information regarding rates, connections etc. 2nd The Grand Trunk Town Duce is for the urpoee of helping the Depot A nt who has a g many things to look after at min Time. 3rd The Depot Agent would much rather that you would buy your Tickets at the Town Oflice, 4th Should you buy a Ticket and not use it. bring it in and get your money back. It costs you nothing. 5th The Grand Trunk Railway Town Agent in not paid a salary by the Company. but works on a Commiss- ion basis. Moral : Buy your Tickets at. the Town Ufiice and SMITH BROS.. JAMES R. GUN, TOWN AGE ‘1‘, DURHAM. TH E DURHAM FOUN DRY When Travelling Hardware W. BLACK (Que Door SuuLh of Burnett's Bakery). DURflAM, ONT. November nit. if you call at ilers. Steam Planing and Durh or trade: