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DURHAM CHRONICLE had not. passed, and as his arduous duties kept him in touch with parlia- mentzu-y proceedings his opinion was taken at par for a time, and the ag- grieved citizens felt they could get some redress. Mrs. Benton and a number near the mill suffer much from the nuisance. and to find out the whole truth in the matter she wrote to For some time there has been doubt legal-ding the rights, of citizens re- garding the smoke nuisance from the Cement works, and, though it was well-known that legislation had been started there seemed to be very few who could tell how the matter was finally disposed. Dr. J amieson assured some of the citizens here that the Bill SMOKE NUISANCE TO REMAIN:3 Premier \Vhitney. whn replied very court enusly through his Secretary and sent, a copy of tho. Bill, which we quote here as fullows :-â€"- 17. Subsatimn (3 of section 586 of TheC Consoliduu d Munh ipztl Act,1903 is repealed and the tolhm 11w substi- tuted thcrtmfm : SMOKE PREVENTION. 6. For compelling the-owner. lessee. tenant. agent. nmnager or m'eupnnt, of any premises or steam engine in which a fire is burned. and every per- son who operates. uses or causes or permits to be used any furnace or fire within the limits of the municipality. to prevent the emission to the atmos- phere from such fire. of opaque or dense smoke for a period of more than six minutes in any one hour. The point at which such emission shall be‘ determined shall be. that point at which the. smoke is discharged from the. opening, flue. stack or chimney to the atmosphere. Nothing herein con- tained shall apply to any furnace or fire used in connection with the redne- tion, refining. or smelting of ores or minerals or the manufactme of ce- ment, or to private dwelling houses except they be apartment houses of a greater height than three stories and basement. Elephant, Bangholm, New Ont, Good Luck, Steele’s Improved Wesfbury, Mag- num Bonum Kangaroo, Hartley’s and Skirving’s Yellow Flesh, Cmvhorn, GreystOne, Green Top and Purple Top. And no prosecution shall be com- menced under any by-laW passed in pursuance of this subsection until at least ninety days’ notice in writing has been giyen by the municipality to the person to, be proceeded against of the existence of the by-law and the in- fringment complained of. . ‘ , Sugar Bé’c’fS and Malzgels TA RES. B EST PROCL’ RABLE. 44¢ 344 .141. 511.31; Angel of Midnight, Comptons Early, Improved Learning 82 Mammoth Southern sweet '- L. y. k- (_ It is certame an injustice to the citizens tolbelch out smoke to phe. de. W e keep the best Selection in the District. a? Field Corn FARMâ€"- *SEEDS Ought to t rv us for- MacF‘arlane (fl 00. Druggists and Seedsmen. Turnip Seed W. IRWIN. Editor and Proprietor. :azf ESSc’X Rape, always 3. SUCCESS. All the popular Varieties of (:‘rm'don Seeds .1 Speciality. DURHAM, JUNE 20, 1907 Also kept in Stock. (Swedes) ALL THE ‘Ve, the members of the Farmers’ Association of South Grey, in carrying out to some extent, one of the objects of our society, namely, the discussion of such public questions as we believe are in the interests of the farmer and alSo the greatest number of voters and ratepayers of our country, believe that to the more speedy attainment of use- ful, just and progressive legislation, it is incumbent upon us to exercise ab- solute independence in our judging of men, measures and laws. We believe further that the carrying out of this principle many must condemn and seek to apply a remedy to the party to which they may in their days of party zeal and enthusiasm have been most faithful to defend and conceal. Sir \Vilfrid Laurier and his col- leagues have not, we think, gained or merited that confidence or affection in the minds of the people on general principles of their earnest desires to come in close touch with the home life and wellbemg of the masses of the people, in so far as legislation can ef- fect these. Have we not good reason to believe that they have made them- selves quite accessible to the lobbyist who requires legislation of a somewhat private character not to be spoken about? \Ve believe that class legisla- tion, which is not for the general good, will flourish or wither just in so far as a party, servile and pedantic following, or an independent, just and rational interpretation and view of men, meas- ures and laws is spoken, believed and acted out by the voters and citizens of our country. And we notice and be- lieve that much speaking and writing of public questions in parliament and out of it is most tardy in the accom- plishment of any material change. Politically speaking we go slow. The ordinary man, most men, are by the shere force of circumstances too much absorbed in their respective calling, and in solving the problem of living or getting on in the world to conceive political questions and speeches in any other light than as somewhat remote to his interests and every-day home- life struggles and occupations. We believe that the great political need of Canada to-day is a sweeping reduction in the expenditure of public money, especially that class of it which is more of GOVernment patronage than of national utility and for the general good. To that class the iron and steel bounties and salary grab positivelv belong. We believe the alarming in- crease of governmental expenditure to be such as to warrant all who are worthy of the name of patriots in ut- tering a stern protest against any Gov- ernment whose hope of gaining the approval of the peeple is apparently based more on political astuteness and expediency than upon honor, justice and the general good. In justification of this charge we point to their advo- cacy on the tariff while in opposition, and their practice when in power. The care-worn toiler has little time t and as little inclination to read politi- I cal harangue. much of which appears to he to little purpose except the ex- ploiting of the speaker, and which he knows is costing the country over $0000 an hour in its delivery. \Ve be- lieve mere fidelity to any political party to he most disappointing in se- curing laws which are clearly in the interests of the greatest number and that half a century is too brief for the accomplishment of What the people desire: such as the abolition of the Senate, rescinding the salary grab act or any measure or law or amendment 1to law or act approved by common consent in independent discussion. “1-. believe a mandate from the peo- ple to their representative requiring his best and earnest effort for their speedy accomplishment, might prove to be most useful in bringing things to pass in a more expeditious way than‘ the ordinary vote for your party plan. As to the Senate, which is given here to illustrate our plan. We may be told that such an act exceeds the pow- er of the Dominion Government to grant or enact. Then the answer of the Canadian people should be, fora speedy removal of any previous law or act from whatever source. or any red tapeism that would fain obstruct the ' carrying out of the wishes of the peo- ' ple in this or any other matter. Good - management of any private business ‘ would require that no man would re- main long on the pay roll of spch whose services could be most con ven- ' iently dispensed with, and it is this . principle which we think could be' a most beneficially applied to things -p_olitical. . 1‘, 4: 4 Q .4” A paper read by Mr. J as. Watson, of Varney, at a. recent meeting of the Association. S. GREY FARMEBS’ ASSOCIATION Fstruction of their little holdings and give no means of redress. There are a few interested members in the Legis- lature in such concerns, and other members who have nothingto loseand nothing to suffer are easily induced to follow the lead rekardless Of the welâ€" fare of the real sufferers. Things have come to such a state now that the man? with the money, no matter how 'he acduires it, is the ruling factor in the community, and it’s doubtful if the polished legislators are not influenced by the filthy lucre. â€" -*.*n. -- A lady customer of ours had sufier- ed with tetter for two or three years. It got so bad on her hands that she could not attend to her household duties. One box of Chamberlain’s Salve Cured her. Chamberlain’s medicines give splendid satisfaccion in this communityâ€"M. R. RODNEY Co., Almond Alta. Chamberlain’s medicines are for sale at Parker’s Drug Store The onlv thing the boys have to complain about is the mess, or plainly speaking the grub. On account of so short ‘a notice proper arrangements could not be made, but this will all be put in good shape by next camp. I remain yours truly, NIAGARA COR. P. S.â€"Mr. G. L. McCaul and son Clarkson paid a visit to the Durham boys last Saturday. The Old Government Common on the Niagara frontier, of which Fort George forms a part, has assumed the customary Military aspect. As bodies of uniformed men move to and fro in military order. This goes on each day from the time reveille sounds at 5.30 in the morning, tilllastpost is sounded at 10 p.11). While a great many com- plains of being footsore, our boys of number four are standing it well, and are getting along fine. Our Band, which numbers 18 mem( hers, is coming to the front in good shape. "l‘he Band of the 23rd Regt., which numbers about the same, have joined in together for mess and duty band work, and have made such a suc- cess of it that General Otter sent them an invitation to play at a garden party held under the auspices of the division- al staff. The Col. and officers of the Regt. are better pleased with the pres- ent management of the band on the field than they ever were before. The instruments have all to he called in when we get home and a list of all those damaged sent in so that the offi- cer commanding will get them all repaired by next camp. The r0111 is: Capt. Snider, Lieuts’. McLaurin and \Volfe, Sergts. Lloyd, Pilgrim, and AHan, Corpls. Anderson, Vollett, and Darby, Bugler, Hartford, Ptes.’ Censor, Henderson, Davis, Mc- Cracken, )‘IcArthur, McLean, Moon, \Vhitniore, Saunders, \Vilson, Hind, Innis. In speaking thus let it not be con- ceived that we have no respect nor estimation for the character and abili- ty of our public men. On the contrary we know and believe that in Senate and parliament there exists and is evident much of the good qualities that abound in human nature, but men are selfish in parliament, just as are those Who are out of it and it is because we are out and have to pay the bill that we speak. SIR, Inspectm Camboll, of Durham, \ is- ited the school on Flld1y,0f1ast\\cek. In looking over the work of a session :'of our Dominion Parliament and the -character of laws enacted and their relation to the wellbeing of the masses of peeple, this and the aggregate cost compared, led us to the conclusion that laws and law makers may become quite expensive if no restraining word is given. A private member enters 'the house he occupies, say two hours during the session in short or longer debate. most of it of doubtful utility, this with his salary will cost the coun- try something around twelve thousand dollars and yet he may pose at the country fall show as the very embodi- ment of national prosperity and achievement. Miss \V(_)1fe, of your town spent, :1, few days last week Visiting her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs Poole, of this place. \I1.Da,11 and Miss Eliza. Mchmick, spent; Sunda) at Mx. J 01111 \Iclxechme of \Vzmdby. Miss Kat-e Firth was on the sick list for a week or so, but is around agam we are glad to say. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. McComb, of ymu town spent; SundaV' afternoon last; at Mr. Chas. Kennedv’ s. Mr. Walter Ewens took in cursion to Guelph on the 8th, port-ed a good time. Mr. Tom Fisher of Priceville. visited his sister Mrs. Chas. McArthur, one day recently. . A trip through the country at this time is one of great leasure, as the air is sweet with the 0 or of the bloss- oms of which there is an abundance of all kinds. The fields are giving a bet- ter promise of 'a rich harvest. Inspector Thomas Davis of Durham with commissioners Scheuk. Good- fellow and Brown, met at the Domin- ion Hotel on Saturday afternoon for the purpose of making a transfer of. the license to Mr. J. J. Schmidt, the new proprietor. All the conditions being favorable the transfer was made and Mr. Schmidt put in full possession of his new purchase He. is now preparing to do considerable. improvementsâ€"Anon Advance. TO THE EDITOR. NIAGARA CAMP Bunessan. Tetter Cured. F“ 0-0 -- DURHAM CHRONICLE. E DURHAM CH] the ex- and re- You may publish any of this you may think fit. I may say that I rep- resent the Linnell and Mead combin- ation in this country so that some of Your raaders may be glad to know that we are well. In closing this rambling [report I Wish you and your paper prOSperity. Yours very truly, WM. LINNELL Summerberry. Sask. â€"â€"â€"â€"â€".H-â€"... H-....._â€" You may wonder at me writing as I am not a subscriber to your paper. but I have friends that are and I often see it. and have been a reader of the Chronicle long before you took mt management. I was born on lot No. 5, second concession of Egremont 54 years ago and many a time I have walked to Durham and carried but- ter and eggs to Jim Brown’s store and hauled wood to pay the Chronicle, so you will see that Ip am no stranger to old Durham. Now. Mr. Editor, if you or any of the Durham Boys ever come to the great West you can stop 05 at Summerberry and walk over to the Post Office where you will find a welcome from an old Egremont boy, if not a Durham boy. Summerberry, Sask, June 14, 1907. EDIToR CHRONICLE, DURHAM, ONT. DEAR MR. lR\\'IN,â€"â€"Replying to your request for information in regard to crops in the \Vest, I take pleasure in this opportunity to tell you that in our District here the conditions at present are all that could possibly be desired. We are having abundance of the warm June rain which is so neces- sary for a good crop. The growth is said to be almost unprecedented, and even the most pessimistic of the farm- ers are feeling much encouraged with the prospects of a. good crop. \Vith kind regards to you and staff, I remain, We shipped for 1906 about 95,000 bushels of wheat and expect quite an increase this year. Snmmerberry is situated 287 miles West of Winnipeg on the main line of the C P. R and 70 miles east of Regina. DEAR SIR,-â€"_In regard to your re- quest for Crop Reports from the ‘West I thought I would report for this district. which is one of the best wheat growiniz districts in Sask. I came here in 1891 and have seen 16 seasons and I must say this was the latest spring I have seen, but the prospect is very good just now. The wheat fields are looking better than on many an early spring. We have had very favorable weather lately and with the rain and warm weather we-are almost sure of agood crop. The wheat is about four inches high and has come very even Seminal-berry, June 10th, ’07. Emma DURHAM CHRONICLE: {2- , 03023 IN Tm: WEST. ting'Lotter from an‘Old Emmont Boy. - ur latest new lines in ‘Vomen’s Patent Blucher Oxfords are beauties lower in price than you’ll expect. Our new lines in \Vomen’s Dongola Kid Bluchers: see them! and you’ll know what selling cheap means. We have an abundance of Lacrosse :md outing! shoes 1n best; quality. Thu the prices on these hm e advanced \\ 0. will sell them at the same old p1 1ces W e are too extremely busy m 0111 Work-shop to talk about; it. ~\ Our Boy’s and Misses’ Dongola Kid Blu- ' chers are medium in price, but un- excelled for appearence and fit. We have now more fine new lines in u -t0oda.te foothu‘ to show children’s Chocolate Strap Slxppers and xfords or the very nicest. Our hand-made boots are commanding more sale than we are able to sup- ply. ’Nuf’f sald. CASH ONLY. MORE FOOTWEfiR HIGHEST PRICES FOR EGGS Repairing and orders neatly and prmnpt!y uttnmlml tn. Bring 115 your orders and ‘Repzi/‘m‘g PEEL, the Shoeman (Cash Systmn ) DURHAM AND OWEN SOUND June 20, 1907 you. Our