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THE DURHAM CHRONICLE xsrepresentation could hardly be due to ignorance alone. especially in the case of a clergyman or other public speaker Who undertakes to instruct the aver- age man ; and one might well doubt not only the sincerity. but the loyalty of any speaker who would at this time ‘ arise to argue that the misfortunes of the Belgians are deserved. and that, therefore, the British nation in inter- vening on behalf of Belgium was vir- tually flying in the face of Providence. and trying to deflect its just retribu- tion. The clergyman who recently visited Stanton. Que., might properlv be interrogated by the authorities as to his motives in preaching a sermon whose tendency must have been to cool British enthusiasm for the right- eous war. He may have been merely one of a class of fanatics such as surg- ed to the front some years ago on the occasion of the Iroquois theatre the in Chicago. Upon that occasion there were some preachers solost to all sense of decency and human kindness that they asserted the disaster was a Di- vine judgment upon theatre-goers. “'hen there was another terrible cal- amity in Paris. the hundreds of victims being persons who had gathered to promote a charitable object. they were unable to explain the guilt- of the victims on the Iroquois hypothesis On the whole it is a mistake to blame our own misfortunes or the misfortâ€" unes of others upon Providence. Hu- man causes will usually be found pro. portionate to the result. Not to Heaven. but to Potsdam, need we look for the cause of Belgium's desolation. -Mail Empire. I“ A _ _a o. occasion to the Congo cruelties, and the enforcement of opium ’on the Chinesse. Whatever truth may have been ,in the remarks of the person in question we always thought it bad taste and lack of judgment to bring 11 up such matters at the present time c and under the present war conditions. Amman-manna has suffered under the iron heel of Germany was more responsible for the woes of the Congolese than for the German invasion. Since 15.08 the Belgian Congo has been a Belgian de- pendency, and since then has been managed with much more humanity than German East Africa. Before that time it was the private possession of the late King Leopold, uncle to the present King Albert; and it was in his regime that the Cbngo atrocities A subscriber in Stanton, Que.. writes to inform us that a visiting clergyman in one of the local pulpits gave it as his opinion that God had sent her present dreadful affliction upon Belgium because of her inhuman treatment of the Congo natives. He asks us if the Belgian people were re.é sponsible for the misrule in the Congo, or if the outrages committed against the Congolese are to be attributed to the late King Leopold. That grievous wrongs were inflicted upon the Congo natives in the name of Belgium is not to be denied, but it might be very dif- ficult to prove that any Belgian who has suffered under the iron heel of A “Principal McRitchie returned home last week from Toronto where he has been engaged marking departmental examina- tion papers for the past two "weeks. Mr. McRitchie states that the marking has been very close. On the lower school entrance ex- aminations, the results of which were made public last week, only 32 per cent. .of the candidates who ~xrote from all over the proxince. were successful." I EXAMINATION FAILURES ' Last week we stated from what we acknowledged as mere hearsav that seventy per cent. of the cane didates who wrote on the lower school entrance examinations had failed. Since then we have noticed a paragraph in the Arthur Enter- prise, and we have better reason than formerly to believe the hearsay report was substantially correct, coming, as it does, from one of the departmental examin- ers. “The marking has been very close,” the examiner says, and this is one of the reasons we as- signed as a probable cause Of failure in our own school results. In the face of such an outlook, the Flesherton school, which sent up 22, of whom 13 were successful, has made a remarkally good show- ing. The paragraph in The Enter- Drise reads as follows: BLAME IT ON BELGIUM DURHAM, AUGUSt 5. 1915. W IRWIN, Editor and Proprietor esuup necause rxght in front of it is an old camp of Caesar’s, which occupies a very commanding po- sition here. It shows even yet three regular lines of fortifica_ tions. Yesterday I saw the re- mains of an old castle called Sand- g‘ate, Whirl) had been used bv Queen. Elizabeth in 1573 on one of her state journeys along ‘ the coast. Last Friday, or rather Thursday, .we marched tq within "Our trip across to Shorncliffe was only a continuation of the ’2 law. We were eight or nine hours on the train, so saw a good deal. We Went through South Kensing- ton, in London. It beat all going through the small part of the big city, how much the people everywhere along the railway turned out to Wave handker- chiefs and cheer us. One would think it was something new to them, and yet it must have been of daily occurrence almost. .Ev- erything was great. Our camp” ‘is called C‘a‘esar's Camp because right in front of it is an old camp of Caesar’s. .whinkl 'to fog. It was early morning. The fog partially lifted, however iust enough to show us Eddystone lighthouse, then closed down again. and we didn’t know where ;we were till :all at once it cleared, and we seemed in fairy land. We were right close up to the Ply- mouth breakwater; high hills rose on both sides, the lower slopes covered with trees, shrubs and grass, the upper slopes all: blocked out with hedge-circled: fields in various stages of green-i ness, and the sun shining brightly' m‘er all. There Wasn’t a man but thought it a glorious first View of Old England. I “Coming into Plymouth~ harbor on the .Missa'nabie We could not see a .ship's length ahead, OWin‘g board floor to it, so it is always dry. We have plenty of good warm blankets and clothes, so are not suffering. ' I am now taking a special course in musketry, which will further Dut me in better shape for what- ever comes. “I haven’t missed a meal since we came, and have excellent health and sleep .well. Am in a tent with two other officers. Have a “I inst got ,word diary before :yes- terday that I had passed my cap- tain’s examination ,which I tried in Belleville, so -I am now quali- fied for promotion avnen it comes. “As usual, I am slow at writing, but we are kept busy, and Writing facilities in a tent are not of the best. So far as I know, there is no censorship of our letters, al- though after we post them'in the post office box here we don’t really know What happens them. Mr. and Mrs. C. Firth received! word from their son, Lieut. Alex. Firth. now .at Shorncliffe, Eng- land. on Tuesday. It is self ex- planatory and will be of interest to our readers. Lieut. Firth Writes from North, Caesar’s Camp. Shorn-I cliffe, under date of July 22, and, the letter was received here on August 3. It is as follows: I CAPT. A. FIRTH AT CAESAR’S CASTLE In fact we feel that any person who ever refers to the past evil or improper conduct of the allies is not acting the part of the truest kind of patriot. He may beloyal and sincere but he shows poor judgement to bring out anything with a. tendancy to poison the minds of our people.â€"-Ed. Chron- icle. “The Pike" should be liverlier than ever. A \Vild “fest Show and a. watereircus including log rolling, diving Venuses, trick canoeing, etc., Streets of Cairo, the Garden of Allah, the Giggler, the Hippodrome and a dozen other thrillers are among the features. There will be no freaks on the Mid- way at the Canadian National Exhib- ition this pear, but,the carnival world has been scoured for attractions and The Midway at Toronto back to 1500 and something. “Wea, I must stop. Will Write more”‘When I get time. No word Yet of going to the front.' Hope vou are all Well. Will go toShef- field in a couple of weeks.” Sight of Dover Castle. Next Sun- dav a Darn of us are planning to \ isit Dover and Canterburv and other places of interest. Last Sun- dav I “as in the 01d parish church of Folkestone. It dates flak to 1500 find 2011‘!thth w"-_ “Um!" without opening his mouth. “I’ve brought up some supper for you. Do you want it?” “Um, uh." grunted Treadwell, giving ' a negative intonation. | Meanwhile the hand was removed ' from the forehead and slid down to; one of Treadwell‘s. This was becoming ’ a member of the widow's family with ‘ a vengeance. Treadwell was somewhat . troubled about the result of his accept- j ing these attentions. but both the hand and the voice were so soft that he _ __.. wv‘l. ““V. Now, there was something extremely pleasant about this petting. which was, of course. intended for another. and Treadwell was not minded to bring it to a termination. so he simply said “TV.“ "I ___ A w' “w. He was awakened by a hand 1: his forehead-a soft hand, whit felt sure was feminine. “Feel better?” The voice 0 speaker was a melodious soprano. ‘7--â€" ._â€"â€"vâ€"â€"-- -v av. OVA he was much dependent upon asso- ciates. In this country place he fan- cied he would obviate this difficulty. The “sons and daughters," especially the latter. seemed inviting. He enter- ed into correspondence with the adver- tiser with the result that he engaged a room for his vacation in July. He arrived in the evening about 8 l o‘clock, which was shortly before dark. ,» A negro butler announced that most of the family had gone on a picnic and he expected them home at any minute. Miss Clara was somewhere about. but he didn't know where. Treadwell said { he would wait. He went into the liv- ing room and. seeing a lounge, on which some one had evidently been re- clining. for there were an afghan and a pillow on it. he sat down for a rest. The twilight deepened. There seem- ed to be no one about to light the lamps, and the young mansoon found himself in the dark. Tired from trav- eling, be stretched himself on the lounge. The first thing he knew, or, rather, didn't know. he was asleep. Mr. Treadwell inferred what was not stated in the advertisementâ€"that a guest would be received as a member of the family. He was obliged if he went on a vacation to go alone. Con- sequently he had no desire to go, for A widow with several grown sons and daughters. owning a country home, would like a few boarders for July and August. A small auto. tennis grounds and other means of amusement will be at the dis- posal of guests; references required. Elisha Treadwell about the lst of! April saw in a newspaper among ad- vertisements for summer hotels and boarding houses one that arrested his attention. It was this: By MARTHA V. MONROE I: Know, he was asleep. awakened by a hand laid on ENLIST Now 2 Freadwell 'acation S voice of the We will give One Hundred Dol- lars for any case of Deafness caus- ed by Catarrh that cannot be cured bv Hall’s Catarrn Cure. Send for circulars. free. - F.J. CHENEY 8: 00., Toledo, 0. Sold by druggists, 75c. Take Hall’s Family Pills for con- stipation. . ‘ _ - 'f by local applications, as they can- ,not reach the diseased portion of g the ear. There is only one way to {cure deafness, and that is by con- , stitutional remedies. Deafness is 1 caused by an inflamed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is inflamed you have a rumbling sound or im- perfect hearing, and when it is entirely closed. Deafness is the re- sult, and unless the inflammation can be taken out and this tube res- tored to its normal condition, hear- ing will be destroyed forever: nine cases out of ten are caused by Ca- l tarrh, which is nothing but an in- [ flamed condition of the mucous. surfaces. l i There is nothing more to this .“baning the commonplace. except i T1 eadwcll went back in the city :1 end of his V 1cation engaged to Rt! DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CURED wâ€"Vv-vâ€"v The month ot July passed only too rapidlv for Mr 'l‘readwell who found the companionship of the family very pleasant. on an expression of unconscious guiltâ€" if that expresses what he was trying to (Io-and at last she seemed satisfied. Mr. Treadwell was taken into the dining room. where a hot supper was served-with plenty of lightâ€"and it was evident to him that be had struck just the place be needed for a vaca- tion. Now and again he caught Ethel looking at him suspiciously, but he put “He didn't,” said ’1‘readwell-â€"“I mean I didn’t mind sitting in the dark at all.” “Why, mother, Jim was in here on the lounge or I thought he was and I didnt think he wanted a light. He had gone up to his room.” “Am happy to see you, Mr. Tread- well. I m sorry you ve had such a dole,- ful reception.” “Don I mention it.” “Ethel why didn't you light the lamps?” 0 entleman. “Mother." said the girl who had been petting the guest. "this is the gentle- man that was to arrive”â€" “I‘m Elisha Treadwell,” said that ! “Beg pardon,” he said. Im Mr. Treadwell. I was waiting for some one to come in when I dozed off. I suppose." “Are you sure you've been asleep?” She raised the chimney of a lamp and touched the match to the wick. At the same time a noisy party of picnickers came up the steps and poured into the room. “I must have fallen asleep.” There was a subdued shriek. The girl hustled about and struck a. match. She saw a strange man looking at her as if just awakened from sleep. 9' “Rather lie in the dark, eh? That's {the way 'with me when I’m sick. I i wonder what’s become of the man who ,' was to arrive this evening. If he should come and find the house dark it would be a poor reception. He might turn around and go back to the city. I wonder what he's like.” Treadwell could hardly help saying. “He's a fine fellow. and when you see him you will have met your fate," but he refrained. He was thinking that he would excite suspicion by silence when there was the sound of an automobile i and a babel of voices approaching. Withdrawing his hand from hers, he rubbed his eyes, started up and ex- claimed: “Uh, uh!” firuntéd Treadwell, though his throat were out of or still holding on to the hand. “I wish they'd come.” the lady con- tinued. “Mother said they’d surely be back by 7 o’clock, and it must be 9. I’m going to light up.” (V. r 591;: he vity at the 'ed to Ethel. story that order, “3;... w SlyGLE FARE OVER ALL szes increased th $3,000.00- xs year by iFall \Vheat ............ $1 10 to Spring Wheat .......... 1 10 to Milling Oats ............ 55 to Feed Oats ............... 55 to Peas .................... l 50 to Barley.................. 65w Hay ..................... 13 00 to lButter .................. :21 to LEggs .................... 19 to ‘ Potatoes, per bag ....... 45 to Dried Apples . .......... 3 to Flour, per cwt .......... 3 50 to Oatmeal, per sack ...... 3 50 to Chop. per cwt .......... 1 50 to Live Hogs, per cwt.... 8 50 to Hides, perlb............ 13 to Sheepskins .............. 35 to Wool........... Tallow .................. "1 tn lxcellent Program ofAttrac- tions Twice Daily. '. J. REID, President have our Ottawa member, Mr. R. J. Ball, attend the same meeting to receive and give his views along Governmental business. Remember the date, you farmers, September 2-1, and get rid of that “tired Toponto, and Fare and One- present, and submitted a proposi- tion to supply all those wishing to purchase, but as the United Farmers’ (lo-operative Co. have not as yet done business with his company, he was advised that it would be inconsistent on the part of the Gnan'gers. Mr. Jas. Watson submitted a, progressive idea for consideration, but oWing t0 the smallness of the meeting, it is to be considered at the next meeting in September. Briefly outlined, he suggested that our township coun- cils should purchase a machine 'for grinding stone to be used for ’road building. All farmers who wished to have stock in the same, and at convenient times have the option of hiring the machine at a set price per day to crush up the valuable limestone lying- useless in the fence corners, and the lime scattered on the land. We think the idea a good one and should make an interesting subject for debate at the September meeting.i Arrangements were also made to l nuu‘ance examination, which speaks well for our popular teach- er, Miss M. E. Backus. The monthly meeting of the Varney Grange was poorly at- tended on Friday evening, the busy season, we presume, being the cause. Mr. Thos. McAlister, a'zent for the (H'mmia 42-44”--- ---- - MARKET REPORT Zonccrning Your Eyes Music by the Best Available Bands We use the most modern Test known to-day namely “The Shadow Test” and guarantee sat- isfaction. N0 GLASSES PRESCRIBED UNLESS NEEDED ueu on Friday eve y season, we presun cause. Mr. Thos and; for the Harris fert sent, and submitted a Prize Lists, DURHAM JL'LY29. 1915 s M. E. Backus. monthly meeting of r Grange was poorly on Friday evening easo'n, we presume, me. Mr. Thos. McAi OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Duncan a. town matchmaker, jeweler and Optician all those wis as the U1 rrative Co. j business with ,s advised th; and Attractions >8. McAlister, fertilizer, was o to 14 to a... u... M proposi- wishing United . have Vith his that it $1 10 :0 14 14 Two Speed Events Davy. Fireworks Every Night. New Steel Grandstand. Midway Better Than Ever. â€" w vanL.Y 'Which puts your goose story in the shade. She laid about 20 eggs ‘in the spring, and hatched out the most of them. After the}r began to feather nicely, she en- trusted them to the care 04 the gobbler. and during her spare moments has laid another ‘71 eggs. Eager eyes will be strained now to see what the “Gander” will do. ‘this communitv learned. of the sad and sudden removal by death of the late Mary Ramage. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family. Considerable fall Wheat average crop and is of a fairly good sam- ple. It Will soopn, hp hmqm- n. ...... ¢ - Miss Mch eila of Owen ited with her friend. blarshall, a few davs I: feeling.” RAILWAYS west A friend advised me to try‘Fruit-a-- tives’ and from the outset, they did me good. After I had started the second box, I felt I was getting well and I persevered in the treatment. I can truthfully say that ‘Fruit-a-tives’ is the only medicine that helped me. LOUIS LABRIE. “FRUIT-A-TIVES” is the famous medicine made from fruit juia's. 50c. a box, 6 for $2.50, trial size, ‘2.” . At all dealers or sent on receipt of price by Fruitoa-tives Limited, Ottawa. ._d wry-w and when I took food, felt wretched and sleepy. I suffered from Rheuma- tism dreadfully, wit/z pains in my back and joint: and my bands small,” TIUK THE ADVISE 0F HIS fRIEND September 10th =18th 1915 “' Stomach Trouble end Rheumatism Relieved By “Fruit-a-tives” MR. L. LABRIE 594 Champlain St, Montreal. ‘1 have been restored to health by ing ‘Fmit-a-tives’. For two vears- no is of a fairly good sari:- Will soon be barley harvest. D. McIlvride has a turkey '- HUNT. a few days last Week. with feelings of sorrow August 5, 1915. am“ '1. ' Au“ ‘ng1 Sound vis- Miss Neila of "CT