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DURHAM CHRONICLE! DURHAM, FEBRUARY 14, 1901. Durham has at last, we think. risen from a state of lethargy and will hencelorth become a known spot on the map of this banner province of our great Dominion. For the past five or six years it was felt by Mr. Neil McKechnie that the marl de- posits in the vicinity were there for some good purpose, and with a plod- ding energy he went on silently investigating the natural resources that lay beneath the soil, and in some cases reaching the surface and eXpos- ed to the influences of all varieties of climate. The material he was inter- ested in had a striking resemblance to the material used in the manufac- ture of Portland Cement, and at last )Ir. McKechnie had a number of samples submitted to our government analyst, and pronounced a good article. Subsequently Mr. Blue, of the Ontario bureau of mines, was induced to come up, and alter examâ€" ining the wealth of our subterranean deposits pronounced it a veritable “Klondike” at our feet. Yet there was no lrenzy in the action of our peeple, and it really seemed as if nothing would be done. A year or so ago a few Brantford Capitalists became somewhat inter- ested, and for a time it seemed as though some action was about to be taken. The scheme, however, fell through and nothing was done, plac- ing a damper for a time on those, who had full confidence in the feasibility of the project. L'ndaunted, however. Mr. McKech- nie never rested, but plodding along in his own way brought himsell into connection with moneyed instruc- tions. not only in Canada but in the United States, until to-day through the instrumentallty of one man’s indefatigable energy the town which, till acouple of years ago was compar- atively unknown is now regarded as the centre of what is likely to become the greatest cement industry on the continent of America.and the capital- ization: oi a company and the establishment of a plant in Durham is an assured certainty beyond the shadow of per-ad venture. The next step taken was an effort to start a local company with a capital of one hundred and titty thousand dollars, and accordingly a charter {or incorporation was applied for under the name of " The Durham Portland Cement (.30., Limited,” and with a great deal of labor on the part of Mr. McKechnie, Mr. J. A. Hunter, Mr. Calder and a few others. in whom a little interest had been worked up, Stock was subscribed to the extent of some twenty or twenty- five thousand dollars. This was only during the past {all and early winter, and up to that time Mr. Neil McKech- nie, let it be acknowledged, was the only man in the place who was really saturated with the Cement idea. But the fame of our natural, but undeveloped wealth, had gone abroad. The Peninsular Cement 00., of Mich~ igan, near Jackson, capitalized at a million dollars. began to learn of us. and some how or other, we believe largely through the instrumentality of Mr. McWilliams, of Owen Sound. the Company at Jackson and the embryonic Company here were brought in touch with each other, and negotiations commenced with the resuit. we hope, that the new industry about to spring up here will he unrivaled on the American contin- OI“. A new charter for one million dol- lnrc hns been obtained under the title ol The Nationnl Portland Cement Compnny, of Dnrhnm. and the pro- pooed works, according to the terms of the charter nnd the agreement of the Company. will be located within the corporation 0! the town of Dur- horo, oxpluiuod thut the ground. had hoou thoroughly exumiuod, that the no}! '8! a good as any in the world, tho: tho supply in sight was sufiic- fit to I.“ u hundred years at an At 3 public meeting last week the President of the Peninsular Cement Company. in Michignn. who is .190 like], to be Pre’ielent 9f the Company But the capital will not be all foreign. it being a condition that the town of Durham is to subscribe Stock to the extent 0! one hundred and fifty tboussnd dollars. and just here let us say thsi in less than u week the loot! Ssock subscribed has now touched over fifty thousand dollars The plant alone, before one barrel of cement can be made, will cost, it in animated. over a half a million of dollars, and is so perfect in its con- struction that an output of one thousand barrels a day is the guaran- “0 of the Company. Killian Dollar Cement Industry to bo balm-had in Durham. A H UGE CONCERN. Unrivaned-Jn '1’; Continent. ' Editor and W. lrw I n , Proprietor. On Weknesday evening Feb. 6th the Scots Greys Camp, 8. 0. 8.. Priceville, held an oyster supper at Boulger’s Hotel, at which some 60 or more members and invited guests sat down. The supper reflected great credit on Mr. and Mrs. Bolger, being got up in first class style. After all had done justice to the toothsome bivalves an impromptu program was carried out. John McArthur ESQ, being unanimously elected to the chair. This was Mr. McArthur’s first appearance in public for some weeks, he having suflered severely from an attack of la grippe and a car- buncle on the neck. All were pleas- ed to find him in a fair way of recov- ery. A notable feature of the even- ing’s entertainment was the bag pipe music furnished by Professor Geo. Murray, of Toronto, who was the honored guest of the Camp on this occasion, His music appears to im- prove on every visit and if he could only hold out the Scotchmen of Price- ville would never tire of his music and his company, a sentiment that we think is reciprocal. In future no Scotch gathering here will be com- plete without Prof. Murray. A few dances, so me short Speeches and Scotch songs, passed a most harmon- ious and pleasant evening. “God Save the King” was sung for the first time in Priceville and the pro- gram was closed by the singing of “ Auld Lang Syne” Two of our village notables got in- to a theological dispute a few days ago, and in the course of the argu- ment. one of them quoted a verse to uphold his side of the question. His Opponent asked for the chapter and verses quoted. The reply was it is in the 36th chapter of Paul and the 37th verse. Since then there has been quite an amount of studying and searching for the quotation but up to the time of writing we have not heard of anyone finding the looked for quotation. Query. " Where is it.” We are pleased to note the fact that most of those who have been suffering from la. grippe are on the mend. output of five thousand barrels ndny.‘ tbnt they had tested the materinl 3nd.j found it good. and that the use: to. which cement would be applied, even only now beginning; to be known. The operation of building will commence shortly, and a year from‘I next spring, at the latest, the manu- facture of cement will commence in this town. Miss Norma Patton visited her parents at Priceville on Saturday and Sunday last. Eight hour laws are ignored by those tireless little workersâ€"Dr. Kiug’ New Life Pills. Millions are always at work, night and day. cur- ing Indigestion, Biliousness, Consti- pation, Sick Headache and all Stomach, Liver and Bowel troubles. Easy, pleasant, sale, sure. Only 256 at all drug stores. 1m. After a lingering illness of many years, Mary, the aged sister of Mr. Sam McGowan, passed away, on Sat- urday night. She was buried on Tuesday in Maplewood Cemetery. Mr. McGraw and Miss Ledgerwood, of Paisley, visited L. Wallace and family the latter end of last week. They went on to Arthur this week accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Mr. F. Dickleman, is at present. serxously ill with la. grippe, which is eSpecially severe with old people. Mrs. J. Watson spent. a few days last week with her mother, Mrs. G. Mighton, of your town. Mr. and Mrs. G. Wells, Jr., pur- pose moving to Bentinck this week. where they have undertaken the management of Mr. R. Brnnt’s farm for a year. We wish George and family every success. The Wallace and McNiece femalies and Miss McCannel spent. last Wed- nesday evening pleasantly at the hospitable home of Mr. M. Mearns, Hampden. .‘Jrs. Dave Leith is, at the time of writing. in Egremont attending the obsequies of her sister, the late Mrs. Knox. After a. long and serious attack of inflammation of the lungs, little Norman Wells is convalescent. An extra. large wedding this week Particulars next week. Sometimes it cost hundreds of dol- lars to convince a man; very often less is required, but in the case of Polson’s Nerviline, that sovereign remedy for pain, 10 cents foots the bill, and supplies enough Nerviline to convince every purchaser that it is the best. most prompt and certain pain remedy in the world. Nerviline is good let all kinds of pain, pleasant to take, and sure to cure cramps and all internal pains. It is also nice to rub outside, for it has an agreeable smell, quite unlike so many other preparations, which are positively disagreeable to use. Try it now. THURSDAY. NORTH-EAST N ORMANBY. (Received too late for last issue.) WORKING OVERTIME. PRICEVILLE. DEMONSTRATED. H0.0H ’1 supper was waiting. I also sent tMaud and Rita some photos of my “self. I think they are very fair, al- {though they don’t, Show my beauty to advantage. You will receive in this same mail. or perhaps you have gouen it already iorl mailed it several (lays ago, a photo of H. Co’s. base ball team. They are the champions for the Island of Cebu for 1900, having won this title several weeks ago when they defeated M. Co’s. team, for a purse $200 gold. It was a very ex- citing match. both teams doing their best. but finally H. ()0. forged ahead and in the last innings the game stood 13 to Bin their favor. This was probably the best match exer held here, and several hundred dollars must have changed hands. M. Co. took their defeat with the best of good humor and came up to out quarters in San Nicholas where an A MY DEAR FATHER, L Company of the 19th had quite a lively scrap on Bohol the other day in which 23 were wounded, four mortally. The four have all got a fighting chance and were sent to the Poet Hospital here, but the doctors do not think they can recover. Nine- teen more are eXpected in a day or so, but. they are of minor importance, all having been only slightly wound. ed. The big gun was Sent OVer from here and operations will start at once. It seems that a detachment of about fifty men of L. Co. were skirmishing through the Island, when they catne onto some native insurgents who were entrenched on a mountain. They tried to make a charge but as they came within range the natives Opened up on them with their small arms and cannon. After a short but sharp engagement the detachment was forced to retreat, They retreat- ed till out, of range and have now got the rest of the company up with them. They have got the insurgents caged up m their forts but are not strong enough to take them. It is intended to turn the biggun on th 2111 and massacre the whole bunch. The only death we had in our com- pany since we left ManilaJrfi months ago occurred in the Cebu hospital last Thursday evening, when Priva'e Thomas Welch, of Freeland. Penna-2, , died of typhoid feVer. His death was so sudden that it was a surprise as well as a shock to every man in the company, for Tommy was well hked by everyone, Ihgtxus Shdi scarcely a week, but at the post mortem it was found that he had been declining in health for the past five months. He was buried the next day at 4 o’clock, nearly four hundred people being at the funeral. The coffin and caisson were covered with flowers. while the animals and gun were drap- ed in black. Funeral marches were played the greater part of the way to the cemetery. The Chaplain held service and offered up player for the deceased, his family and his comrades and friends here, when the final blowing of “tops ” and the firing of a salute over the body closed the sazl ceremonies. The 44th Inf. will probably mobil- ize here in the course of a mouth. and I wouldn’t be surprised if we get achance to go somewhere else for a change. It will be a glorious day {or us when the 44th pulls out for the States and a Regular Regiment can take command. The 44th isa volunteer outfit and spoil these nig- gers so much that I’m afraid we’ll have to cut loose and bayonet a few of them when they leave. Your son. FRANK Inwm, Co. H. 19th Inf. This in the machine that talksâ€"singsâ€"plays every instrument-reproduces Som’e Baniâ€"string oxycestrasf-Neggo Minstrelg, (Phurgh Chojrs, .etc. "M - '--'vâ€"â€"w It reproduces the violin, piano,°flute, comet, trombone, banjo, mandolin, piccolo and every other instrument. The Berliner Gram-o-phone is louderâ€"clearer, simpler and better than any other talking machine at any price. It sings every kind of song, sacred, comic, Mfimental, patriotic, "Coon" songs, English, French and Scotch Songs, select- ions from Grand and Comic Operas, lays cake walks, waltzes, two-steps, marches, in fact everythin that can be playe on any instrument or number of instruments can be reprodn on the Berliner Gram-o-phone with the wonderful indestructp ible record disco. â€" ___ v" . - It tell. (my atoriea or repeats a rayer. It can entertain hundreds at one tune in the largest hall or church, or it can be subdued to suit the smallest roqm. . The Records are not wax, they are Hard. Flat, Indestructible Discs, which wall last 10 years. The Berliner Gram-o- hone is made in Canada, it is guaranteed for the yen”. -. The Gratin-o-phone used and endorsed by the leading clergyman and The Berliner Gnm-o-phone has been wide? imitated aid the records oounterfeited, therefore beware 0 with misleading names a they are worthless. If the Berliner Gramophone is not for sale in your to". write to In for illustrated atelogues and other MW, free. rumour: m7-371 Aqueduct Sta Montreel. m 3mm, General manger for Canada. Inc Berliner Gramophone recewea ouge. on 10: Tflkigg yachigu at thg Torqutofixhxbngop E. BERLINEK 235 St. Catlmine _Strcct.. . . MONTREAL _-__ _â€" --- --â€"-â€" PHILLIPINE ISLAR D8 Cebu. Cebu., P. 1.. Dec. 125m, 1% “CREME oo. AGENTS. Did you know you could: give medicine to your child- ren while they were sound-. A 1y sleeping? You certainly can. It is called Vapo- Cresolene. You put some Cresolene in tlie vaporizer, light the lamp, and place near the bed. The children quietly breathe-in the vapor. There is nothing equal to it for whooping cough, croup, colds, cough, sore throat, and all other troubles of the throat and chest. It is eco- nomical, pleasant, safe. 22 Vapo-Crescflene is sold I) dmggistc 07 has. A Vapo-Cn solvnc outfit, lnc uding the Va and '.3mp. which should last a life-time. and a bottle of ‘resolene. complete, 8x.so- extra supplies of Croco- lane 25 cents and 50 cents Illustrated booklet connin- :.'g physicians' testimonials free upon r nest. VAPO- ('RFSOLBNE Co.. 180 Fulton St.. New ork. U.S.A. Recommended and sold by Macfarlanc Co. Druggiats, Durham. SNWix’fi'fi .‘iz‘a’a'i .\\.- . 'I’I.‘ 'l I 2‘ " a '-. . W‘ a _ . . Q , I I I. _, ' ~ I, ., .. . ‘ s ‘;.A x n V ' l 8 . I O o , H ‘ ~ I | . O -- ‘Y I . 'l 3 .5 l I- g ‘. . I vl . >- ’ d I. . 1n H H. Gordon, Protect our Hons: thny may bring you wealth. Write J HN WEDDERBURN CO. Patent Actor. neywashlngmn. D. (3.. for their 01.800 rite 01. ad t. 0! two hundred inventions wwgfl. Jan. 20th. H. DURHAM CHRONICLE. :} llmrmxghhrml slxmthorn heifers, rising :3 years, 2 bull calves. All registered pedigrees. Apply to Jan. 8â€"4. Waniedâ€"fln idea E1? See. 38. and amending acts that all persons having any claims against the estate of the said lt’uth Stewart, (leceased. who died on or about the thirteenth day of December, A. l). l‘JUO, are requested to send by post. prepaid or delivered to W. S. Davidson. of the Town of Durham. Solicitor for the ex- ecutoron or Let'ore February 14th, A, D., 1901, their names. addresses and descrip- tions and full statment of articulars of their claims and the nature 0 the security (if any) held by them duly certified and that atter the said day the said Executor will proceed to distribute the assets of the decea~'ed among the parties entitled thereto having regard only to the claims of which they shall then have notice. In the Surrogate Court of the County of Grey, in the matter of the Estate of Ruth Stewart. Late of the Town of Durham, Married Woman, Deceased. Dated this 22nd day of January, A. D., 1901. VO'I‘HTIC H HEREBY GIVEN PUR- L sl'..\_x'1‘ mun. s. u. _}8‘J_7 gimp. 129, .‘7' A Hummghbx'ed Durham Bull, years old. Apply :0 Qbmtmas novelties. A. ‘L .JY’A: Féeiice to Creditors. E} LL for SALE the Baby. Dbxm.» MUILVRIDE, “nose wishing to give a useful and lasting: Xmas present should see A. Gordon’s large stock of Watches, Ludics’. Gents’ and Boys’ sizes. Ladies’ and Gems’ Chains, Fiatwear. Silverware, Sterling Silver and Ebony Novelties. Jew- 611‘)‘,'C10€i€8 and Specs, W. S. DAVIDSON, Solicitor for the Executor. For Sala '1‘! {031A S I’E'I‘TY, Varney. concert sound box. $15.00 including a 16 inch horn. _ ___â€" or some “simple thing to pang“ Who can thin! Orchard. IMPLEMENI MBEHUUMS Having moved to our new stand a few steps south oi the Middaugh House. we are pre~ pared to do business better than ever, and at the lowest figures and best terms. Now we Have a full and com plete line of Farm and Dementic Implements and Machinery. FOR THE FARM we have Deering Harvesfing Machinery, Maxwell Binders and Mowers, Chutham and Snow-ball \\ agons, Car- riages and Buggies of all the very best makes. FOR THE HOUSEHOLD we have the Bell Pianos and Organs. Woodstock Organs and Pianos, Raymond Sewing Machines, 3 full line of McClary’s StoVes. Halott Cream Separator No dairy is complete without a Malott Cream Separator- the best and easiest handled separator in the market to-day. kept on hand. Call at the new premim s a few door. south of the Middaugh Houses Lower Town, Durham NEW PUMPS AND REPAIRS. DIG, DRILL, CURB, RE-CURB, PRESSQURB ALL WORK GUARANTEED at “Live and let live” P111033. Pumps. W. GUTHRIE, â€" BLACKSMITH. T. MORAN, Blacksmithing ! Pumps from $2 upward. Shop open every afternoon. All REPAIRING promptly and prop- erly attended to. ‘1. D. CONNOR. HORSESHOEING A SPECIALTY. Shoes made for all kinds of diseased )r deformed feet. A CALL SOLICITED. W. D. CONNOR Mill Streetâ€"In Rear of Calder’s Block. Lower Town, Durham BEG LEAVE T0 INFORM MY CUS- TOMERS and the public in general that I am prepared to furnish WELLS. All orders'mkon at the old stand near Mdhwan‘n Mill or at Shop at Charter Smith’s Foundry. General Blacksmith. Galvanized and Iron Pipâ€" ing; Brass, Brass Lined and Iron Cylinders. Pl Soufflers, Turnip OWS, Sewers, Cultiva- tors, and in fact everything the farmer needs. Manufacturer of And Dealer in â€" of all kinds constantly THE undersfigned wishes to in- ; gimme to thq genyralnnqblfc I timte to the general ublio that he as grep pared to do all inds Blacksmit ing at one price to all. Factory made Shoes. 25c cash. Hand madea Shoes, 300. Setting. â€" â€"- 100 cash. GEORGE WHITMORE, C. McKINNON. AT DURHA M 3mm! ‘.-O"O I--. ii'l'l 0 ’ozl‘n .- 4 - .. l . . .. 4 ’. :KLI.M¢IW’ - ‘a ‘1'. v..\. a» 5. .igé. . ., ., ., ., $159116 *té‘éfififififibfiwi'fi :1»: 3,,Peel The Shoe PARKEB’S. H. PARKER For Zolds and Diseases 0f throat 8 «am Parker’s Drug Store. Clearing Sale. Peel, T he Shoe Man We must reduce our stock to 111ake room for spring goods. We have about 80 pairs of mm: ’s felt and leather wear reaugiUg (1011131 I10 to 32 3.11111 \\ ill be sold at M 00 and about 90 pairs of w’omuns felt and leather «our ranging from 73') cents to $2.00 all going forâ€"â€" 912% From Head to Foot itflflfifiifig xrrxrfifirrxrflm nonâ€"Ions: A! ’4. t. v '1“ '0 Jr, é xv.” 4'. W” Pure Norwegian Cod Liver Oil at Dr. Budd’s White Pine and Tar, EC. and 50c t botfle. Wintere’ Insmm Cough Cure. 25c u bouie. Cuupouud Syrup Hypophosphilesâ€"--an exwlivm preparation in pul- monary and wasting diseasesâ€"â€" 5000. a bottle. Cod Liver Oil Emulsion, a reliable remedy for consumption and general debility, large bottle 400. Héw'ea'emaroézéwn: HATS AND CAPS in all styles and at lowest prices consistent with quality. OVERCOATSâ€"Dandies for $10.00, cheaper 011qu you Want them. . SUITSâ€"The very best for the money in the let.» styles. FOOT WEARâ€"Men's, Women’s and Children'l Boots, Shoes, Overshoes, Rubbers, etc., etc. UNDERWEAR â€"-You must see it to appreciate the quality. GENT’S FURNISHINGSâ€"Collars. Ties, plain and fancy shirts of bich quality and low price. FRESH GROCERIEH ALWA YS IN $700K. For the noxm ‘20 days we will sell 08 the largest portion ol our stock at prices that will surprise you. Cull nod see what you can buy at our store for-â€" Give us a call and we will show you that. what we od- vertise we do. Will be pleased to show you through our stock. Leave your measure for Spring. Bring your repairing. ' 25 cents. 50 cents, 75 cents and $1.00 40 cents. 60 cents. 75 cents and $1.00. 9“ I 3‘s. ’1", 1s“ a v». I It? I (N. V; 2?: I IAS AND GUARANTEE SATISFACTION. Call {tn-'1 Sac Cur Bargain Tables . McArthur, Q ~€~Q \VE CAN FIT YOU :y DRUGSTORE PROP' R McKechnies' Old Stand. WWN Feb. I4, I91". w. E. VIII! .0... .K W la. Ill". Tomb.