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_ just to ollow speculators or grabber: to hold valuable property at a. low tax fate when it is in demand fogbuilding moses and the improvement of the DURHAM CHRONICLE The Ontario Government has been asked to abolish the provision that blocks of two acres and upwards in cities shall be assessed as farm lauds. This is an instance of a general law enacted to meet a special case. The collapse of a real estate boom left some of the owners in a tight place, and they persuaded a good-natured Legislature to ease their burden of taxation on blocks of unsaleable land. The law was wrong in principle; and now, the circumstances havixtg chang- ed, it is seen to be wrung in practice. The foregoing article, from the To- ronto Star is so much in line with ideas advocatrd by The Chronicle that we must. stamp it with our approval. 'Whatever the lay be, it seems an. In the western, northern and eastern sections of Toronto large sections of land are held as “farms,” and assesed accordingly, in one case as low as $2 a foot. The moment a piece of ' this land is sold to a workingman or any- one else who builds a house on it, the assessment is raised to the regular city rate of property in the neighbor- hood. Portions of a. large property on Queen street east have been sold in this way, and the assessment raised from $2 to $16 a foot. At present there is a. demand for houses for persons of small means, and an outcry against tenements and slums, and it is even said that the city ought to go into the business of building houses. Yet the statute book contains a‘law encouraging Owners to hold back large tracts of land that might be sold for building purposes. If an owner holds his land idle he is let ofl' with a nominal assessment, while the value increases torough the indus- try of his neighbors. But if a man buys twenty feet of this land, builds a house upon it, and thus assists in solving the house problem, the assess- ment on the lot is raised from $40 to m, and he is also assessed for the full value of the house that he builds. The law is unjust and absurd. , Taxa. tion should be so adjusted as to force vacant city land into the market, not no as to encourage the maintenance of “farms” within the city limits. .WacFarlane 00. Druggists and Booksellers .To make room for our new stock of American; 5' we must sacrifice our present stock. Our racks will only hold so much and we must have the space. For the next 30 days we Will give All our papers are marked in plain figures and we still have some beauties. Remember a saving [of one-third. It will pay you to paper now. . DURHAM, MARCH 7, 1907 V IRWIN. Editor and Proprietor. SANCTUM SIFTINGS. The Independent Order of Foresters have snflered what seems at the pre- sent time. an irreparable loss by the death of Dr. Oronhyatekha, their Su- preme Chief Ranger. ' ' In January last he went to Savan- nah. Georgia, for the benefit of. his health, having been a sufferer for ten years from diabetes. It was only on Thursday last that his condition be- came alarming. Shortly after5 o’clock his spirit took its everlasting flight. The body has been taken to Toronto where it will lie in state at St. James’ Cathedral, preparatory to interment, which, it is thought, will take place at Deseronto beside the remains of his wife who died five years ago, and those of his two little sons who perish- ed in the Victoria disaster in the Thames near London in 1881. The departed chief was one of the world’s best known men, beins:P an ex- tensive traveller and as an Organizer he hadzno equal. He was Anglican in religion and a member of St. James Cathedral. The Temple Building in Toronto and the Orphans’ Home at Deseronto are standing monuments of his love for the Order and his kindly afiection for the parentless child. town or city it belongs ts. The hold- ing at a high price. of vacant property, is a serious detriment and the owner who will neither improve nor sell it should be made pay a good tax rate. If leniency is to be shown, the man who improves property should get consideration rather than the specular tor who holds it to the detriment of the rest of the community. All Canada. to-day mourns the loss the Foresters have sustained in the loss of their executive head whom they must be forced to regard as the father of Fnestry in Canada. When he was appointed head of the order in 1881 the total membership in Canada. was less than 300. The membership to-day is nearly 250,000. Many things may be told of his early hardships and his struggles to obtain an education. He sawed wood \and taught school but these menial employments did not prevent the present King of England, from taking him to the old land where he completed his University education. He was born August 10th 1841. The Canadian Order of Foresters had their annual supper on Friday night last when about seventy or eighty assembled in their hall for a night’s enjoyment. The preparation was placed in the hands of a commit- tee consisting ot J as. Lloyd, Andrew ThompsOn, Mel, Storrey. Ed. Watson, Bert Willis and 'Peter Hill, and from the successful bill of fare there seemed to have been very little overlooked. Oysters and other choice eatables dis- appeared rapidly and the careful and courteous waiters were on the aletr to attend the guests and. even to anticip- ate their wants. While supper was being prepared the young people were enjoying themselves in various kinds of amusements and as soon as the tables were cleared away Dr. Hutton tookthe chair to dispose of a lengthy program. The hour being late he thought long speeches were scarcelyi in order and acted according by the f brevity of his opening remarks which referred to the growth and develop- ment of the Order, and its security as an insurance organization. Mr. Mid- ford sang a couple of songs which met With a sincere applause and a forced encore to each number. Miss Dawkins, :a young lady recently from England, made her first appearance as a soloist and gave evidence of considerable training as a vocalist and pianist. She possesses a good range of voice under good control, and her numbers were much enjoyed. Mr. Robt. ‘Watt as piano accompanist to Charlie Saunders and George Nichol gave a few lively and spirited selections and set the feet a movin’ in every part of the room. Miss Rita Irwin gave apiano selection, Miss Ida Wilson who is. always ap~ preciated delighted the audience in a couple of well rendered solos. Mrs. Bert Stoneouse entertained the audience with two well rendered re- citals, one of which was of high class literature, full of sentiment but devoid of humor. The other was in a lighter vein and humorous throughout. The two papers were represented by their irespective editors and both made ex- cellent orations, which are of course lost to the outside world for the want of a. verbatum reporter. Didn’t we shine brother Ramageâ€"as long as the oysters held out. The meeting considered as “the best ever” was brought. to a. close about midnight by the singing of the Na- tional Anthum. Look out for weakness or disease. See if there is not a aideacho, head. who, restlessness and the “blues." Those isythoqm indicate that y_on need the gentle assistance of Dr. Hamilton’s Pills. They sre women’s greatest relief, prevent functional derangement: thrcn shout. No tonic so potent, ”no results so marked as follow tfie use of Dr. Hamilton’s Pills.» Price 25c per box at all deal- C. 0. F. ANNUAL SUPPER. WHEN wom OBOEHYATEKHL- ”An old resident of this vicinity pass- ed peacefully away on. Sunday last in the person of Mr. Joseph Atkinson at the ripe old age of eighty-four years. The deceased gentleman was a 'man of great vitality, and was ‘ seldom ill. About three weeks ago his kidneys became affected and thisis thought to have shortened by some years the life of a' man of his robust constitution. He was born in Yorkshire, England, in-1823. In the early filties he came to Canada and settled near Toronto where he married and remained till 1869 when he returned to England and took his family with him. During the same year he again came to Canada and again settled in the County of. York where he remained for five or six years when he came to Glenelg and purchased lot 52 on the 2nd concession and remained there 'till the time of his death on Sunday last. He leaves a family of four sons. James in town, Thomas in Artemesia, William John in Manitoulin, Joseph on the old homestead. One daughter, Mrs. John Davis, resides on Manitoulin. All the members of the family were present at the funeral Tuesday after- HOOD. In religion the deceased was an Episcopalean. and” in politics he was Conservative. He was a good honest neighbor and ever willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon to Trinity Church Cemetery and was very largely atteuded. Mr. Will Jack droVe up to Owen Sound on Friday to bring back hls brother-in-law. Mr. Barry Williams, who had been serving as juror. A happy union took place in the man 3e parlor in Durham on Wednes- day evening of last week. Feb. 27th when the Rev. Mr. Farquharson made Miss Nellie Davis and Mr. Robt. Weber one in holy wedlock. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. M. S. Davis of this neighborhood. She was born and reared here and is a clever little homemaker and her fame as a dressmaker requires no praise, as she has had patrons far and wide. The lucky man is a pros- perous farmer of the town’s suburbs and the fond hearts begin the new life under bright prospects. They are spending a week of the honey- moon with relatives in Owen Sound. The bride’s schoolmates and old play- fellows unite in wishing them joys many, sorrows few. The bridal cake Misses Florence and Myrtle Hunt had 9. most. enjoyable company of young people on last Monday even ing There’s a special interest being taken 10 Mr. James Hall’s sale next Tuesday as ’tis auctioneer Kenny’s maiden efiort. and his many admirers wish him every success The March bluster on Saturday caused the north and south roads to load up fence high. J. H. Robson disposed of a fine horse last week to Mr. Arnold Noble. He isa fine looking animal and as true to. work as he is handsome in form. Said a fair one of assessor McDon ald, who is doing his municipal work in the vicinity as present), ”He has the innate courtesy. geniality and grace of the true born Highland gentleman . ’ ’ Our :postmistreâ€"ss, Mrs. '1‘. Smith, lost; a valuable cow on Saturday night. was Extra. good. Many thanks. HEAD OFFICE - - TORONTO Randolph Macdonald, President. A. A. Allan, Vice-President. D. M. Stewart, General Manager. Capital Subscribed Capital fully paid Reserve Fund - Assets, over - General Banking. Watches, Clocks, Rings and Silverware We lead in all of the above lines; Why 3 \ Simply be- cause we buy from the very best firms‘ in Canada. In all Our Silverware we are authOrized to replace free 0f charge any piece of Silverware leaving this store that is not satisfactory. , ' ' Dino“: always in Stock at very low prices a on nsmm eon. { , Spring Bank. ' The Sovereign Bank of Canada 'l raverston. THE DURHAM CHRONICLE Interest credited quarterly. J. C. TELFORD, DURHAM JEWELLER \ OPTICIAN Mr. and Mia. Samuel‘B. Llwrenoe intend leaving this week for their home in B. C. Mr. James Brown. Jr., was under the doctor’s care for a few days with a slight attack of pleuriay, but. we are pleased to see him going around again about tie/active as ever. Mr. James Hopkins in making pre- passion: for the erection of a. new house the ensuing summer. The fine brick one now occupied by him will hnve to be demolished in the spring owing to rcilwny construction. . Mr. end Mrs. George Myers treated the young people of the neighbor-- hood to 0. party one night recently, when; nice quiet time was epent in music 3nd dancing. Mr. Eckhsrdt. accompanied by his dsughter, Tens. visited friends in Hanover recently. Mr. '1‘. J. Wotaon come home from Toronto on Thursday last feeling quite unwell. oufiering with an on- tnck of plouriay, but. under the treat- mont of Dr. Gun we hope to see him enjoy his usunl vigorous honlth bo- foro long. Mr. Robert McLean. brother of miller McLean, is buying up near load of horses for the Western mar- ket. Among his purchases are. one from Fred Whitmore, one from Abe rshsm Cru tchley, one from John Mc- Fsyden and five from his brother. Duncan. Mr. Joe Watson. after eleven years of faithful and consistent service with the Scarf firm. of the Rocky, is spend- in; a few days at home. If there is any person worthy of a long service medal it is certainly Joe. Mr. Wm. Lawrence, tr., is at pres eut quite low, sufiering with a severe attack of pleurisy. Mr. Lawrence is a man advanced in years but we be- speak for him many more years of sound health and enjoyment. That doesn’ 1: cure the corn. Just apply the old standby, Putnam’s Corn Extractor. It acts like magic. Kills the pain, cures the corn, does it without. burn or scar Get the best ~it’e “Putnam’s.” Mr. and Mrs. James HOpkins on Tuesday night last sinung open their doors for entrance of a large assem- blage of young friends and neighbors when the gay hearted lads and lasses whiled away a few most pleasant hours tripping the light fantastic to melodious strains of music played by Messrs. Hooper and McGillivray and Other expert violinists. Everything went 05 without a hitch and all felt perfectly at home with their host§and hostess. The man who has a thousand friends Has not a friend to spare. But he who has one enemy He should look upon him With a smiling and loving air. Wouldn’t we be quite a poet If we only had the nerve to show it. Mrs. Joseph Lawrence, we are sor- ry to report, is not recovering very rapidly having suffered for the past two months with inflammation in one knee.. We hope to see her enjoy the full use of the afiected member before long. V WVoice culture and sinmnc. Studio at Mr. Latimer’s Uppertown Feb tf. ILL ACCEPT PUPILS IN Voice cultgge and sing:n_g._ __Studio . Webster NEVER SLIT YOUR BOOTS. Gen. H. K. Midtord $ 4,000,000 3,998,000 1,255,000 25,000,000 Savings Department. Men’s and Women’s Felts. laced and gaiters. leather foxed and all felt. regular 31 50, now .................................... Boys’ Overshoes, Women’s Cardigans. Boys’ Buckle Extra Heavy Rubber's, Boys’ and Women's Hockey Shoes, reg. $1.50, now. . regular 40, 50, 60 and 75c, now ................ Men’s Best Quality Oil and Buckskin Moccasins. reg Boys’ and Youth’s. now .......................... . Men’s Low Overshoes. now ............... .o . . . . . .. . Everything in Winter wear at bare cost and many things much less. We will be pleased to promptly attend to your repairing and foot measure. Women’s Overshoes, now. . . . Get the habit when wanting footwear of any kind to come and see ours. - It’s hard to suit everybody’s wants. but we can suit everybody’s purse. See our snaps in window at 25, 75 and $1. Come in and see our $1 bargain table... Misses’ Cardigans. Men’s and Boy’s Duck Leggings. Women’s all-felt Laced Shoes. Youth’s Heavy Buckle Rubbers, regular $1 00 to $1 25, now ......................................... Women’s. Misses’ and Children’s Felt Slippers and livergaiters, Men’s One-Buckle Oversboes, now. . .. CASH ONLY. Peel’s Great Shoe Sale HERE’S SOHE MONEY SAVERS PEEL, theshogmaa #‘W fitfi : DURHAM AND OWEN SOUND March 7, 1907 $1.50, now [.25 1.25 .25 -75 ~75