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The "pmaeei‘ul wueti‘mion" . 1‘ -rlicy by which the Gerii‘ians sought ex- pansion was graphically pictured. The idea was to lend money to such an extent as to glace the desired territory under a financial obliga- tion, when political domination would follow as a sequel. This was tried in South America, South Af- rica, and Morocco, but failed in its purpose through 'the Monroe doc-l _'.’.},.Jflhich had no backing by: ‘. Here the Speaker referred to Philip II._. Napoleon. and the present Kaiser, who were all animated with a desire for world conquest, and ventured the prediction that, asthe efforts of the former came to naught similar failure \Vnuld ennui the ambitions of the Kaiser. Frederick the Great, Bismarck, and the present Kaiser, were refer- red to as the three personalities in promoting the crisis. Frederick the Great, moved by the idea of mercantilism, introduced the silk industry, Bismarck’s protectionism developed the manufactories, and the rapid development resulted in a desire for expansion of trade and an extension of territory. The Kai- ser’s idea of Germany’s future be- ing on the water developed, and hence his ambition for a fleet that would cope with the British fleet" which was regarded as the world's, safeguard. The Kaiser‘s ambition was for extension of territory, and and with it the extension and dom- inating power of German influence. Wherever the German flag goes, German influence must be felt. The German pepulation had inâ€" creased to sixty-nine millions, and was continuing its increas at the rate of a million a year. while the population in France was remain- ing stagnant. Germany’s idea of I expansion led to the great army,* the best equipped and most etiicieut in the world. a stereotyped war ma- chine, but lacking: in initiativeand not the most. ell‘eetix'e. The power of the fleet must also be increased and through the "mailed fist” Ger- many must dictate the policy of Eu- rope, and of the world ultimately. The New York Times was quoted as saying at the outbreak of hostil- ities that six months before, such a condition was unthought of, though it subsequently developed that we hadnt been watching the politics, the literature and the eth- etical and territorial needs of the German people. He started out by referring to his previous visit here five years ago, when all the world was in com~ parative peace, and no one would suppose then that our sons would be so soon engaged in the great world conflict in defence of the world's freedom. THE GERMAN MBNACB Chancellor McCrimmon of McMas~ ter University delivered a very able lecture in the Baptist church on Friday night. His subject was “The German Menace,” and for nearly an hour and a half he de- lighted and edified a large audience in a most graphic description of the absorbing topic in which the world is now interested. Allies. and will aid by men and money tn bring the war to a close. They have borne many insults, sul- feretl many indignities, and for a time am‘ieareil ridiculous and COW- arilly in the eyes of the world, and a laughing stock to many of their own people. It. might have been better if the United States could have got along without war, but the time came when patience ceased to be af virtue. Germany will have the whole civilized world against her if she continues in the struggle much longer. Nothing short of a complete crushing will bring her to a full realization of her foolish- ness and greed. tated to enter as a belligerent. Many were the insults endured, but at last the treachery and deception of the Germans has forced them to throw in their lot with the Entente The United States has practically entered the war against Germany, to vindicate the principles of peace and justice against a selfish and autocratic power, without selfish ends for conquest or dominion, seeking no indemnities, or material compensations for the sacrifices it shall make. The United States must enter the war, the president said, to make the world safe for democracy, as only one of the cham- pions of the rights of mankind, and would be satisfied when those rights were as secure as the faith and freedom of nations could make {HE DURHAM CHRUNICLE UNITED STATES IN THE WAR W IRWIN. Editor and Proprietor Thursday, April 5, 1917. .OI‘ h PAGE 4. United State 11381- By-law No. 329, to appoint col- lectors for 1917, was passed. The names of Frank Hopkins and Erwin Robb were inserted for north and south divisions, respectively; sal- ary, $40 each. ' By-law No. 330, appointing over- seers of highways, was passed. The list will be published later. Fox‘s; “St-DH Imm'nâ€"That John Mc- Hzaths account re comeving Robt. 1m! to Hnuso of Refuge, amounting to 86/ 45, he paid. Bv-Iaw No. 328. appointing a sheep inspector in Division No.1, was passed. The name of Samuel Patterson J12. was inserted. McDougall-Brownâ€"That the ap- propriation for each road com- missioner for general road work, in- cluding cost of operating grader, be $200. vâ€" Hunter-McDougallâ€"That a grant of 8150 be made to the patriotic so- cieties cf the township for Red Cross work for Marchâ€"Lost. McDougall-Hunterâ€"That the grant on wire fences running in a northerly and southerly direction be increased 10c. per rod. The W arlv agreement between police \illage trustees and the municipality was gone 0V er and settlement made for ye ear 1916, said agreement to continue for 1917. Fergusonâ€"Hunterâ€"That on ac- count of the petition that was pre- sented to the council of 1916 re- garding said fence, this council has no other alternative than to have the fence constructed on the proper line and that the clerk notify Mr. Robb to that effect. Mr. Jas. Robb addressed the council in regard to the construc- tion 01 a fence on the sideline, lot 11. concession 10. Hunter-Fergusonâ€"That the Clerk be instructed to notify Mr. Richard Cantlon to construct his portion of said drain according to agreement. A communication was received from Mr. R. O. Kilgour claiming damages sustained to Dr. T. D. Mei- kle on account of non-repair of road ‘_ .__ McDougalI Brownâ€"That 11â€"28:; im estigate the matter. Mr. John Goodyear waited on the council regarding a certain drain which he claimed was not con- structed according to agreement, and asked them to consider the matter. EGRBMONT COUNCIL Council met March 30, members all present, minutes adopted. A duet was ably rendered by Mrs. Pink and Miss Wylie. Rev. Mr. Wylie sang a solo, and acted efficiently as chairman. The meeting opened and closed with the National Anthem. Mr. Mistele sang a solo, and was forced to respond to an encore._ At the close of the address, a xery hearty \Ote of thanks \V as mm ed by Rex. Mr Whaley, and seconded by Rev. Mr. Meyer. The immoralitV of German poli- cies, the disregaid of treaties, the inhumanitv of (191111.111 soldiers 111 this and other wars, the subserVi- ency of morals to expediencies. were all plainly pictured, and the total depravity of the people was prOVed from their own teachings and their own teachers. Thex know no such thing as right, 0an so far as it moms to be expedient. There are no morals in interna-l tional affairs, and “might is right is their highest moral conception 111 the prosecution of a war. The ad- dress was excellent and we wish it could all be put in type, just as it was delivered. The Bagdad Railway and tho; railway to Mecca wexe planned as; a menace towards Egypt and Indin' ; and to enable a blow to be struck: at those possessions undor Britishi control. CANADA’S UNPARALLBLED l‘e‘IUNI TIONING EFFORTS FOR 1917. Isnn ltuclion seem at a great plmt mm lwinrf I‘u<hnd in tlw lmpmial Bmul at vcr cruel sets by Ins. McNally, Lxxoj silx e1 vegetable spoons by Mr. and Mrs. John Laughlin, silver berry’ SI..-LHH)11 bV Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Ellison silx er berry spoon by Howard Page,‘ Slh or sugar shell and butter knife by Dan. and Mrs. McKechnie and: Mrs. D. C. McKechnie, cold meaté fork by Mr. and Mrs. Quillin’an and? family, cold meat. fork by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Noble, Markdale, cold moat fork by Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Among the gifts was a beautiful silver cabinet, comprising half a dozen knives and forks, dessert spoons, teaspoons, butter knife, su~ gar shell. cold meat fork, berry Spoon, and cream ladle, from the McArthur family; silver berry spoon from Peter Hill; silver cake basket by David Young; silver su~ gar bowl by John Ellison, silver sugar bowl and jug by Thos. Banks; sugar shell by Jas. Goodwill, silver sugar bowl and dozen spoons by \\'m. Baker, silver sugar bowl and dozen nspoons by A. B. McLellan, Sil~§ Spirited songs were sung by Messrs. John Mofl‘at and Wm. Ken- my, and a pretty exhibition of club swinging was given by Merron and Jean McArthur. Lunch was served at. midnight. Bz1ker,Jane-tLivin ston and 111%.“. A. Beaton, and names and dancing were indulged in from 8 till 11.30. The program consisted of a sum-- ptuous supper at five o‘clock. at which 67 guests participated and enjoyed the festivities. Conspicu- ous amongst the tempting ediblns was a handsome three-storey bride's cake. decorated with silver trimâ€" mings, the work of Mrs. McArthur and daughters. The table was tastefully deco 'ated with out flow- ers, Easter lilies, roses, carnations and maidenhair fern. Splendid music was provided by Misses Mary ABERDEEN [% - 3 glim‘vix'ml too late for last week) 5 Rm: Mr. Ashtnn of Mulock called 25 YEARS MARRIED inn Almmleen friends on Monday. MI‘ and NPR Colin “(3 \Ilhlll‘ ”f: Owing t0 the bad COHdillOH Of the the illh concession 01 (110110;; , (ol- "W“ 0”" mail courier has “Qt 0.quth their silvw “ adding nn lawn able to go his rounds for the thp MM 01‘ March when about 7., past fem day. But “hon some of ”nests aqm-imblpd to do honm‘ (””10 “up good neighbors know there is worthy couple. They \ww mam-9“ (””1“) within six miles Of them, I'if.‘d in 1892, and have been x'csiâ€"Ith‘“ “PM WW little coaxing 1” dents of this locality all their lix'es. “PPSUMâ€"i" them ‘0 “am for it Then Mummy, May 28 fur ““88 and as Court Hf court npvns at. :3 pm 14‘vz‘mlsnn-Hum4*1'-~Th;1f Hm ful- lnwing 11(‘('(__)Uil[.:5 iw paid: Municilml \Vorld. supplivs, $15.78; -.\ 3111\213. vxmw‘ss, :3(')('.: H. A1103. slump inâ€" jured, $5; R. Aitkvn. “11mm ling. 77w: \\-'. A. LilWI'OIlCP. inspm'til :4, $1; the (11911:: quarter‘s salary. $5(_>: (1mm- cillm's‘ [my shw-I. 31:3; .l. Mmh'ath. Ilse nl' council 11mm. $2. (inuncil adjournmi, to meet. (all 1.). Allan. (Zlvl'ii flvnvml husi.- RUVision. The) T HE DURHAM CHRONICLE. ’ The Red Cross ladies met last Sat- ?! urday at Mrs. John McDonald’s. A ~l collection of $4 was taken up, and )gsome 31 pairs of socks turned in. [3 Mrs. Dan. McLean was appointed to [3 represent our society at Mulock inext Saturday when the township , ? society meets to pack supplies. Miss k; Mary McCracken invited the ladies '§ to meet at her home on Saturday, jApril 21. A dainty lunch was 'served, after which the meeting; {closed with the National Anthem. i This Week’s News. 1 Aberdeen Red Cross workers Sent £86 pairs of socks to Mulock last 5Saturday for packing. On account. . of the bad roads, all the school sec-i ? tions were not represented, so, for the benefit of those who were not! ‘ there, another packing will be held“ fon Saturday, April 14. Any socks lthat are ready in this branch and sent to Mrs. Dan. McLean will bei Staken to Mulock for packing that 3day, also. I True. ”Misery loves company.” “Yep,” said the busy man, “but some company causes misery.” School closes for the Easter va cation on Thursday. Mr. Dan. McLean and Rev. Mr. Ashton attended the conference last week in the Baptist church in Dur- ham. Mrs. Duncan MCQuaI‘I‘ie attended the Red Cross tea given last week in Durham by her sister, Miss McCorn‘iick. liminn, silwr 8112111“ 811011 by MP. :11111 31129. 3101111811. silver individual lillHl‘l‘ dish by Mr. and Mrs. John Mc\ \11llx, 1,111.1 pair 111’ towels by Mr. 111111 Mrs. \V. Kenny, silver nut dish :‘hy Mr. and Mrs. (loo. Tl‘om‘y, cheque shy .lnlm 111111 Kate McKechnie, salad flimvl ln' MQPI‘OH MC \I‘thur‘. ,3 Tim Chronicle juins MI'.11nd Mrs. M1AIN’H1111'5 manv lriends in WI sh- ling limm 11111113 more y_.1'1rs of mar- ‘ I'it‘d life. Mr. Robt. Grierson purchased a new driver last week from MI‘. 08- car Hahn. Mr. Gm. Wllson spent the week- mui at his home here. u. Ulnbe within Six miles’ of them, they need very little coaxing to persuade them to walk for it. Then, wry charitably, they remember their friends. Tort mLu AWN” Sheepâ€"Receipts 15 cars; market slow; top lambs, $15.7 ato $16; year- lings, $13 to $14; wethers, $12. 50 to $12. 75; ewes, $11. 50 to $11.75 Calvesâ€"Receipts, 500 head; market steady; tops, $15.75; fair to good, $13 to $14; 16d calves, $5 to $7. Seed Quotations The following are the a Toronto wholesalers are country points: Alsike, No. 1, bushel. . do. No. 2 ......... . do. No. 3 ...... . . . ~69 H O C) do. com. grades... Red clover, No. 1. bu. do. No. 2 ..... do. No. 3 ......... aoeocomwA-qoo 99Qoomom' Hogsâ€"Receipts. 20 cars; strong; heavy, $15.80 to $15. ers, $15.50 to $15.75; pigs 9.: $12.50 to $13.50. East Buffalo Cattleâ€"Receipts, 5 steady. Sheepâ€"~Receipts 3 ,;000 steady; lambs, natim $12 u 1 ..... ’ -nvw'J , VL'X. U to $15. 50; rough, 3114.75 to $14.96; pigs, $10. 75 to $14." -5; bulk of sales, $15. 20 to $15 40. Cattleâ€"Receipts, 400; market steady; beeves, $9.10 to $12.90; stock- ers and feeders, $7 to $9.80; cows and heifers, $5.50 to $10.80; calves, $9.50 to $14. Hogsâ€"Receipts, 12,000; market weak, 5c lower; light, $14.60 to $15.40; mixed, $14.90 to $15.45; heavy, $14.75 do. hindquarters Carcases, choice . . do. common Veals, common . . . do. medium do. prime . . . . . Heavy hogs ....... Shop hogs ......... Abattoir hogs . . . . . . Mutton, heavy ..... â€"vv Beansâ€"Japanese, hand ‘- - picked, $6.25; prime, $5.75; Canadian, hand picked, bushel, $7.25; prime, $6.75. Live Poultry-â€" Chickens, if fat... Fowl, if fat ....... Chickens, ordinary Fowl, ordinary Wholesale Produce Toronto wholesale prices to the trade: Eggs-â€" New-laid, cartons . . .. ..$ 41 to $ .00 do. exâ€"cartons ....... .39 .00 Butterâ€" Creamery prints, fresh.. .43 .45 reamery prints, .torage 42 .43 greamery solids . . .42 .43 hoice dairy prints... .39 .40 Ordinary dairy prints. .35 .37 Bakers’ ............... .31 .32 Cheeseâ€"New, large, 27%0 to 28¢; twins, 28c to 28%c; June, large, 29c; twins, 29%c. ; Manitoba wheat-Track, bay ports, j No. 1 northern, $2.13; No. 2 northern, { $20914; No. 3 northern, $2.03%; No. 4 , wheat, $1.94. ‘ Manitoba oatsâ€"All-rail delivered, gNo. 2-9'W': 75_1/z_c; No. 3 C.W., 74c; Millfeedâ€"Carlots, delivered, Mon- treal freights: Shorts, $40 to $42; bran, $38; middlings, $43 to $45; good feed flour, per bag, $2.70 to $2.80. Hayâ€"Track, Toronto, extra, No. 2, $11.50 to $12; mixed, $8.50 to $11. Straw, carlots, $7 to $7.50. Cerealsâ€"Rolled oats, carlots, per bag of 90 lbs., $3.45; small lots, $3.55. Oatmeal, carlots, per bag of 98 lbs. $4.15; small lots, $4.80. Gold dust cornmeal, 90-lb. bags, $3.35, in carlots, $3.50 in small lots; fancy yellow corn. meal, $3 in carlots, $3.15 in small lots. Rolled wheat, 100-lb. barrels, $5.25.‘ White corn flour, 95-lb. bags. $3.75 to $4. Hominy grits, $3.75 to $4. Ontario oats-LAccordin'g £6 freights outside; No. 2 white, 670 to 69c; No. 3 white, 660 to 68c. Barleyâ€"Making, $1.21 to $1.23. Buckwheatâ€"$1.34. Ryeâ€"No. 2, new, $1.53 to $1.55. Manitoba flourâ€"First patents in Jute bags, $10; seconds in jute, $9.50; strong bakers’, in jute, $9.10, Toronto. Ontario flourâ€"Winter, new, track, Toronto, prompt shipment, according to sample, $7.75, in Jute bags; $7.35, export grade, bulk, seaboard. extra No. 1 feed,v774'c; No. 1 teem-72%;. American cornâ€"â€"No. 3 yellow, $1.28, subject Ato embargo. American corn-1N0. 2 yellow, $1.30, to $1.88, according to freights outside; No; 3 winter, $1.84 to $1.86. do. coin. and med”; Springers oooooooooooo do. heavy fat ...... Lambs, choice ........ do. culls ........... do. spring lambs. . . . Sheep, ewes, light do. heavy and bucks do. culls .......... Hogs, fed and watered do. medium . . ; g . Cutters ...... . Canners ............. Milkers, good to choice Toronto Cattie h Choice heavy steers. . .3 do. medium ......... Butcher’s, choice handY- do good ............ do medium . ...... do. common .. Butchers’ choice cows. . do. good ............ do. medium ......... Butchers’ bulls, choice. . do. good ............ do. medium ......... Butchers’ bulls, choice. . do. good . . . . . ....... do. medium ......... Feeders, 900 to 1,000 lbs. do. med., 700 to 800. Stockers, 700 to 900 lbs. v v v v v ‘7 .â€" w .7 v __ _ __ v _ v _ v _ v v § MARKET QUOTATIONS Chicago Toronto Grain Markets am ......... 9.50 non . 6.00 s ........... 6.00 y fat ....... 7.00 zce ......... 14.50 ............ 9.00 .g lambs ..... 12. 00 5,11ght ..... 10. 25 y and bucks. 8.50 ........... 4. 00 ;11d watered. 16. 25 APRIL 2nd vâ€"V' _â€"“â€"-â€"._., ........... 10.25 m ........ 9.75 in ......... 8.25 >ice cows... 8.50 ........... 7.80 n ......... 6.50 ls choice 9.25 ........... 7.80 n ......... 6.50 is choice 9.25 ........... 8.25 n ......... 7. 25 0 1, 000 lbs. 9. 25 700 to 800. 3. 25 to 900 lbs. 7.25 Livestock Cattle cars; market 2 to $15. 50. and lights .$10. 75to$11.50 ..10.00 9210.75 ..10.25 .. 9.75 .. 8.25 .. 8.50 .. 7.80 . 6.50 10.50 11.25 10.50 10.25 9.25 9.50 8.25 7.00 Market 016') N01 01° 80.00 50. 00 55 .00 13 . 50 9 .50 24c 24c 22c .00 .25 .50 .00 .25 market 6.50 3.00 10.00 9.50 100.00 70.00 100.00 14.50 11.00 8. 00 7. 00 9.00 250 250 280 23c 12.00 14.00 11.00 9.50 7.00 16.40 15 12 14 11 45 43 40 37 32 Corrected March 29. Fall \Vheat ............ $1 70 to $1 7.7 Spring \Vheat .......... 1 70 to 1 77 Milling Oats...... 65 to (3?: Feed Oats ............... 63 to 6-3 Peas .................... 2 00 to 2 (N; Barley .................. 95 to l f) Hay ..................... 8 00 to 10 00 Butter.‘ ................ 32 to 32 Eggs .................... 30 co 3!) Potatoes, per bag ....... 2 00 ta 2 25 :Dried Apples........... 5 to 5 Flour, per cwt .......... 4 75 to 5 5‘) Oatmeal, per sack ...... 4 00 to 4 40 Chop. per cwt ...... . . . .1 75 to 2 5"] Live Hogs, per own... 15'00 Hides, per lb. ...... . . . .. 18 to 18 Sheepskins ...... _ ....... - 75 b0 2 25 W001 ...... ............., ' Tallow ............ .... . 7 b0 Lard...” .... .-....--.--. 20 to 25 00 “Yaas, I suppose so,’, drawled the mountaineer, “but what’s time to a hawg?” Nothing A Northerner, riding through. the West Virginia mountains, came \1}; with a mountaineer leisurely driv- ing a herd of pigs. “Where are you driving the pigs to?" asked the rider. “Out to pasture ’em a bit.” “What for?” “To fatten ’ern.” “Isn’t it pretty slow work to fat- The Chronicle is the only 12-page local paper in Western Ontarla. Farm for sale or to rentâ€"Lots 3 and 4, con. 3, N.D.R., Glenelg, 86 acres. Apply to Wm. Davis, Port- age La Prairie. Market Reportâ€"Wheat 750., cats 16 to 20c., peas 37c., barley 25 to 30c, butter 10c., eggs 10 to 150., potatoes per bag 25 to 300., flour per cwt. $1.60 to $2.20, turkeys per pound 7c, dressed hogs $3.50 to $4.50, hides 50., wool 17 to 200.. One day last week when Rev. Mr Humphrevs of PriceVille was abâ€" sent on pastoral work, a burglar enâ€" tered the parsonage and stole 22 pounds of frozen beef, half a leg of mutton, and a quantity of pork. On Monday night last the groceéy store of Mr. Alex. McLachlan was entered by a back window and quantity of candies and about a dollar in cash‘stolen. Mr. John Barker had his shirts and socks stolen off the clothesline a few nights ago, and during wash- days next week we expect to see him wear his long boots and a “dickey” till he gets his clothes dry. Mr. R. J. Wade, son of Mr. Robt. Wade of Welbeck, was recently united in marriage to Miss A. Smith. daughter of Mr. Thos. Smith M Woodham, Blanchard township. DURHAM MARKET as a thorough business and hard- ware man. Mr. Kilmer intends to return to his home in Walkertnn. Mr. Kilmer has sold his hardware stock to Mr. W. Black of Palmer- ston. Mr. Black comes amongst us The spring is now open and our town sidevalks Show up in their true colors. ms 68th year. Mr. ‘W. J. McMeeken 0f Egremmii. has taken unto himself a wife in the person of Miss Julia Williams of Glenelg. The ceremony was per- formed by Rev. Mr. Kitehing 0n the 23rd ult. Mr. Guy Williams, uncle of the bride, acted as greemsmani and Miss Tillie McMeeken as bridesmaid. Mr. James Wilson, who resided or the 14th concession of Egmmont and one of the oldest and most res- pected residents of the township died on Thursday last. He was it his 68111 year. ~.... h-.. .0...”.. O... 632 Gasman Sr. EAST, Tonomo, “For two years, 1 was a victim of Acute Indigestion and Gas In The Stomach. It afterwards attacked 7):): Hear! and I had pains all over my body, so that I could hardly move around. I tried all kinds of Medicine but none of them did me any good. At last, I decided to try “Fruit-a-tives”. I bought the first box last June, and now I am well, aflcr using only t/zree boxes. I recommend “Fruit-a-tives” to anyone suffering from Indigestion”. FRED J . CAVEEN. 500. a box, 6 for $2.50, trial size, 25c. At all dealers or sent postpaid by Fruit.- a-tives Limited. Ottawa. “Fruit-a-tives” So’on Helieveé This Dangerous Condition HIS HEART BADlY AFFEBIED From The Chronicle Pile of April 8, 1897. 20 YEARS AGO ............... ()3 to b .......... ....ZOUto 2W .............. 95 to 1” .............. . 8 00 to 101] .............. .32 to 3 .............. 30 co 5‘ )er bag ....... 200 ta 2 1198 ...... .. 5 to 1 CW1}.... .4 75 to 5553 war sack” ...... 4 00 to 4 4C :Wb ...... ....175b0 25] per own... 15‘0 lb. .. 18 so 18 ..... 75m 225 IOOoooooo ....o’ -............ 7 t0 April 5. 1917. obliged in M wintor. will In Although 10“ addili were added last you hOSpiLal again finds pi'oviding accumnn «in patients, and tho addi beds is anxiously aw in charge. NUSka last fali ago Of < curing: In '1‘1 H‘pm h man Sit! in; torpedo int MORE ACCOMMODA'] CONSUMPTIV The new fur 3V can arrange I invited tom i Frm H091 but, which '03] and flu heln. Um “ The H OX W \V l um 11