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n gmen t ~ Bentinek AESETE and im aoui i mt i serv _ W.H. BE AN 3 WA MacFARLANb, °T | IpipikpipLpLkLpLLER : S$. SCOTT. & We osk Inspeclion 0f our TEAS. TWEEDS & YARNS CGROCERIES WOOL M Dress Ginghamsâ€"Better and stronger than Print for Children‘s Dresses. =c and 10c a vard. Best Big 4 â€" â€" McFarlane‘s Drug Store. POTAT O Bug . Killer 5 $1 PER 100 LBS.f We can give you Bargains. Apopop apoptie np op ap y i. Jewellery Line. g â€"AÂ¥ BARGAIN IN CLOCKS. ’§> A fine 8â€"day half hour x# gong at $3.00. % The best Alarm Clock made at $1.25. ’* â€"uon‘t forget to Call.â€" g Repairmg done prom and s o aRAntRED. *"* * Paris Green, McFarlane‘s Drug Store Where you will find every thing you want in the To temporary premises in English m Pure Strictly 1°8 Table Oileloth 45 in. wi ass tablesetts 25¢ a sett ass cake plates 15¢ each DRY GOODS, CROCKERY BOOTS & SHOES, &e., Of best quality. HE SELLS CHEAP !! We are preoparcd tohan dle your WOOL & ot her produce to your entirr satisfaction. TNemoved m wide heavy tTy Dowis 11 e spoons 10c eac silk 20 cents a Ib owis 20¢ each, i Kettles, nickle plated in ine DaIF aC (Ox 1€ e mittsâ€"Black N willed Sheeting In. wide Colder‘s Block. each B c doz nn each or Dllg 22 CCCZ "°" mrvCunu whatever. fOf I such an assertion, and this has been demonstrated time and time again in [ the House, but with little effect apparâ€" ently upon the Opposition. Proof as conclusive as could be desired is now available in the fact that the price has taken a big tumble and eonsumers can now secure their supply as cheaply as they eyer could. gmall lots can be purchased at 9c a pound ton lots at 84 | cents and car loade at 8lcents. This ’ means & saving of some thousands of | dollars to the consamer. * BORN. FLANAGAN.â€"In Bentinck, on the 6th inst, the wife of Thomas Flanagan ot a son. ALEXANDER.â€"In Bentinck, on the 15th inst. the wife of Henry Alexander of _ As has been frequently explained. almost the entire supply of the raw material, the world over, is obtained from the Philippine Islands and the output was very seriously interfered with by the Spanishâ€"American War. The Warden at Kingston Penitentiary where the Canadian supply is manuâ€" factured. has succeeded in purchasing a large stock of fibre in New York at a substantial cut in cost, and immediateâ€" ly the Government proceeds to giye ti)],e consumer the benefit. If the marâ€" xet were in the bands of a combine, as has been so persistently alleged by the Opposition, the advantage thus secured would have ofone into the hands of the members of that combine, and_not into the pockets ot the farmer. has always attracted more than ordinâ€" ary interest in the country, because every farmer is affected by the market price of this very necessary com modity, The market is controlled by the Goyâ€" ernment, and the endeavor of the Opposition has always been to prove that the Government is imerestef in a combine to keep up the price. There is of course no ground whatever for such an assertion, and this has been demonstrated time and time again in the House, but with little effect annar. a daughter. £100,218, 102 ; in 1900, $152,818, 917. So that the increase in the eighteen years of the exports of the froduccs of Canada was $40,638.618. In the four years since 1896 the increase has been $46,440,165, or. $6,000,000 more in the four years than in the eighteen precedâ€" U i mnet OWce en 4e result as that must be very gratify ing indeed. A large part of the increase has taken place in our imports and there has also been a large increase in our exports. Taking our exports, the produce of Canada, I find in 1878 the exports of the produce of the mines, fisheries, forests, animals and their products, agricultural products, manuâ€" factures and miscellaneous exclusive of coin and bullion and short returns amounted to $65,740,134; in 1896, $106,378, 752 ; in 1900, $152,818,917. So that the increase in the eizhteen Eighteen Years and Four Years. «Now in order to understand the progress that Canada has made during the past four vears‘‘ continued Mr Pat_ terson, "I will give you the figures for 1878. The total trade of exports and imports amounted to $172.405, 454, There was an increase then in the eighteen years from 1878 .o 1896 of $66,619,906, or an average annual inâ€" crease during the cighteen years of *3, 124),000 ; while in over the year 1896 h 000 or over $32,000,C ing the four vyvears years sinc $46,440, 1( four years ing yvears. The total trade on the basis otf the total imports tor consumption, and the total exports exclusive of short returns this year is $358,866,000. In 1899, $308, 389,000 an increase of $50,500, 000 and in 1896, $228,272,000, that is an increase of $130,600,00, or 57 per cent in four vears. show a similar increase. The figures in 1896 were $239,025,000. In 1899, $321,661,000 and this year $372.000, 000 an increase of over $50,000,000 in the last twelve months and over £130, 000, 000 in four vears. show a simil in 1896 were $321,661, 000 000 an incre; in 1806 the total value otf goods enâ€" tered for consumption and Canadian products exported was $216,966,000 : last year it was $286,853,000, while this year it will amount to £326,028, 000 ; that is an increase of nearly $50,000,000 over last year and #110, 000,000 in four years. The tctal trade imports and exnarts With a hundred and fifteen actual working days to its credit (or discredit rather) the fifth session of the eighth parliament of Canada has at length come to an end, and silence once more reigns in the legislative halls of the country. It has been the longest session since 1885. and this undesirable characteristic could easily have been avoided without detriment to the pubâ€" lic interest it some half dozen honorâ€" able members on the Opposition side could only have been induced to restrain their inordinate desire to hear the sound of their own yoices. While a large amount of time has thus been wasted the session has been by no means barren of results. Much solid, progressive legislation has been enactâ€" ed, and yet greater progress would have been made but for the obstrucâ€" tive Torvism of the Senate. The wav In i OVR ‘OTlAWA LR times during the past session f binder twine has been disâ€" the House and the subject ir 1896 has been $130,000, $32,000,000 per year durâ€" I‘l L] ‘Combine" works in 1900 the increase imports and exports e senate. rth Seanning. J)rett_v dry reading dict that the returns use by the Minister eve of prorogation with lively interest ublic. Though the vear have not vet already plete t say such a that ti n has ndicat« e com made ind | _ At Winnipeg we were joined by Revs, Duncan Campbell, of Greenwood; B. €C., at one time pretty well known at Pilot Mouud, and A. Chisholm, of Macâ€" gregor, Man., as well as by two elders, ‘(me from Souris and the other from Westminister, Winnipeg, all bound for ll{ulifnx and the General Assembly about to meet there. With such comâ€" pany the time passed pleasantly. Through New Ontamo‘s rock bound land we passed. A land less inviting ‘This week‘s shipment further contains: Scythes, Snathes, Grain Cradles, Hay forks, Hay Rakes, Fence Wire, Hammocks, Clothes Wringers, Harvest Mitts, Machine Oil, Grindstones and Whips. â€"â€"â€"See qur Shoe and Harness Dressingsâ€"â€" Our Ready Mixed Paints are getting widely known, as will be seen by tha quantity we are selling _A fresh supply arriyes every week, Another assorftpent of Sereen Doors and Window Screens just to hand. Keep your house cool and {ree from flies by securing some of these articles. A recent issue of the Pilot Mound {Man) News has a most interesting letter from Rev. Jas. Farqubharson, brother of the Presbyterian pastor here, who is on his way to Europe. We have made a few extracts : We can add but little to this eulogy, Our personal memories of Dr. MecLean, we cherish. As will be inferred from the above he was a member of the Presbyterian Church, tor man years he acted as school trustee unJ took a warm interest in everything intellecâ€" tual., In politics he was a sterling Reformer, and stood high in the counâ€" cils of his party. So high indeed that many iooked upon him as a sure candiâ€" date for future liamentary honors. had his life anmenlth been spured. He has been in Ayton for about 23 yrs. and by both German and Engfish residents was valued as a pbysician and loved as a friend. And now let us be mindful to be helpâ€" ed by this life, Most of us soon forget, nor do we long remember what is said here, but we can never forget what he did here, what his life was, It is therefore our part to continue the work that be did and that all our honâ€" ored dead have carried thus far. *"That we here highly resolve that these dead shalt not live in vain." " of which he was a member, a loss to the community beeause his life was i part of it. muity can never be lost or forgotten. He has been in your homes in the hour of trial and his work and & mapthy have belved you. Faithful in l‘filf}', energetic in work and helpful in life, his life must live, his work must remain. I had the privilege as well as, the pleasure to yvisit him often in his illness and how helpful his conyversation, his manner and his life was to me. In his severe sickness he was kind and thoughtful, gentle and brave. And because his life was such, his death is a loss. The greatest loss to his family to whom our hearts go out in deapest sympathy, a loss to the church â€"â€"*%8%8884442448 â€"â€"â€" We are now in possession of one of the best stock of Hardware, Granite and Tinware that was ever in Darham, and can give you good value for your money. q CC PP PR RERC THOC CURTVETOTS | and will be remembered in Durham, | having modelled here. The doctor‘s parents are still alive at a very advanced age, and reside at Morriston. His 3 brothers Donald and J. C. of Toronto and Alex of Morriston ]| were at the funeral so were three of his fiye sisters. Durham, Hanover, and other outside points were also repreâ€" sented, The funcral took place on Thursda ] last to Ayton Cemetery, amid Mn-umf-’ ing tokens of respect. Six. brother medicos acted as pallâ€"bearers, amongst them being Dr. Mearns, Hanover ; Dr. Sueath, ODromore ; Dr. Brown, Nenstadt f and Dr. Brown, Holstein. Rev. Mr. Edmisson,. the Presbyterian student | stationed at Ayton and Mildmay assistâ€" ca by Rev‘ds Young. Clifford, and Caimâ€", eron, Marriston, conducted the funeral services, The former gave a brief but| able address on lessons to be learned ; from the life of Christ, whose sympat hy! in sorrow had made him the great comforter, and all could make smne-, thing of life by following his exam‘plo. entering upon his purposes, and furâ€"| nishing anyway one new life. Mr.| Edmisson‘s remarks on the personality |. of the deceased were as follows : 1 "And in speaking of our friend that is |â€" gone the community has lost an old ; resident, one well known and highly reâ€" F spected by you all. His mark stands out before you as a man who has made || somthing of life, His work in the comâ€"| muity can never be lost otf forgotten. | . able address on les from the life of Chri in sorrow had ma readaaihiicitradinltis s 4 h i ds d d aiia since then the home circle, now by, inâ€" crutable Providence, deprived of both parents. Two of the girls are teachers w & eWV ‘ 40. For _ months t he was in pooil health owing to inmmmtory rheumaâ€" tism, which was aegravated by pnenuâ€" monia and latterly by heart troubles, and he passed away in the prime of life, being but 53 yre g mos old, His wife died nearly 3 yrs ago, leaving a tender infamt which was taken care of b & aister of the Doctors. Four other cfiil- dren, 3 daughters and 1 son corstituted S L% 19 pogmmeegegs t . * t 5L *) c .. > 7; 5. *) OO EOe TeMROr Couldt Scapcely be imaginâ€" j ed, but to one whose eye seeks beauty "‘3‘:‘0 :1’: (‘I‘:l“l:%(\)'f t»l:rl::n‘(::;::ct:;ml‘:tx:,::-i | of scenery only, there iu. a charm about took l)l“(" at Ayt,on on Monday. July )the rocks and especially about the i6â€"For months nust ha was In muu. i rimas Li 1y _ °_ _ _ o ho o Sttas AOONME d THE LATE DR Did you get one of our 25¢ Whips? If you did not now is the time. Off For Europe Gasoline, Canadian and American Coal Oil d Hardware! W BLACK. 4e . McLEAN, OF AYTON. We resume our journey toward Hali fax toâ€"night. With kind remembrance for all, I am, etc., Lhe nmatlle was gained, the country was taken possession of, "but not with thy sword nor with thy bow." The sermon closed with a call upon all soldiers, all citizens, to rally to the cause of upâ€" rightness in commerce. to purity in politics with such enthusiasm as the whole British Empire had rallied to the cause of liberty as against the Boers. ® Come ye before Him and rejoice." The sermon was a plea for the justice of the South African war and a claim that while it might be right in so tar to assert that Britain owes her victory to the all but bourdless resources of the empire, or to the splendid leadership of ber generals, or to the unflinching bravery of her soidiers, no complete explanation of the victory is given till we are able to say with Joshua, that the battle was gained, the country was p. m, found us in the gallery of Erskine ehurch. The body of the church was reserved for the soldiers and one corner of the gallery for the band and the pipers. A little after four the galleries began to fill up until soon there was not an eenty sitting and many steod in the aisles and around the church entrance. _ Then the soldiers filed inâ€" firsc, officers dressed in lowland garb, then soldiets to the number of perhaps 500, dressed in the immortal red and the kilt, made famous in many a battle feld. He who feels not the inspiration of number and the majesty of theif" praise is dead to the grand. Who could listen unmoved as the bandâ€"mas 1 ter gave the signal and the band led the congregation in singing **All people that on earth do dwell Sing to the.Lord with cheerful voice, Him serve with mirth, His praise forthâ€" | tell, _ We arrived in Montreal on Saturday ‘(*yening. Sabbath morning found us \ in company with Dr. Findlay, Superâ€" | intendent of Presbyterian Missions for l Algoma, etc., worshipping in 8t Paul‘s : a church hard by the hotel at which we are staying. The pastor, Dr. Barkley, preached a good sermon, and yet I bave heard sermons by men of no fame that hayve done me more good. We had no idea then that we were to hear the same preacher again in the afternoon. It was not till we were seated at dinner ‘ut the hotel that we learned that he was to conduct a military service in Erskine church at 4 p. m. Of course 4 against it most bea; richest, not of speaking of its beauties. Neithâ€" er is it surprising that men who have once driven the plough on Manitoba‘s fertile prairies should have no wish to resume the cultivation of the Ottawa‘s sindy banks, or to run their plough up against its boulders or its rocks. The most beautiful countries are seldom the On the morning of our second day‘s I travelling we entered a region of a difâ€" ferent character. North Bay was left in our rear, Mattawa we had just passâ€" ed and mine eyes opened from a mornâ€" \ ing nap to behold a noble river flowing close to the railway track,. Now its | banks slope upwards into hills of conâ€" ’nidoruhle height, coyered with treesl decked in all the glory of spring verâ€" dure. These tree clad banks formed l‘ glorious frame work to the river‘s wide | expanse of shimmering water. Can| such a scene fail to lift the soul almvei life‘s petty cares and to breathe into it | a thought of the sublime ? Never more | shall I be surprised that those who once f lived on the banks of the Ottawa tire not of snankiIny af ats Lasnilzs > ar i1 O stt $ lakes, till the eye gets wearied of whu; seems such a universal waste of rock, such unchanging rock. Jamrs Farqunarsoxn. _ | provided that the advertiser is able to E do what he advertises to do and a man is a fool to pay good money for adverâ€" ‘|tising what he is not able to carry out ‘| for the public soon find out that such a ‘| man is a deception and a fraud. I am | not professing to do business ‘for fun or |entirely for the other fellow‘s benefit | but I have found during the twenty | years that I have been doing business | in Hanovyer and Durham that I can | make the most money for my self by |doing the very best I can in every inâ€" | stance to save money tor m customers. | Every customer who once dyoes business | with me to his own profit continues to |patronize me and giyes me, not only 1 E?s business, but his influence and this accounts for the very large business that I am doing toâ€"day. Efirmen are now busy and will not be paying much attention to business affairs while busil y engaged on their farms. Some of them, howevr, will require to borrow money and I wish to say that I am at present lending at five per cent and in some cases at less. I am also paying closer attention than ever before to the colâ€" leerion of old debts and claims placed in m{ hands will be collected if it is possible by any means in the world to to get the moneyâ€"no charge for my trouble it nothing collected. â€" I also buy old notes. I have had great success in settling up and arranging business entanglement and difficulties and in making settlements with creditors and any such business placed in my bands will be faithtully attended to ‘the profit, I think, of them who deal with me . I have always a number ’0!’ farms in hand which 1 am able to sell at very low figures and on very easy terms. . After so long a residence ]in this locality I have tormed a conâ€" nection with all the leading Loan Comâ€" panies and when they have farms in hand for sale they are placed in my hands and I am thus always in a posiâ€" tion to offer bargains. I lhave always on hand farms and other propertis beâ€" longing to myself which I ain always ready either to sell or exchange for other proporty. Just now I happen to have a splendid 100 acre farm and a very fine 64 acre farm, both well sitâ€" uated in Bentinck and each baving good brildings. I will sell them or trade them. I also offer at a sacrifice Lot 28, Con. 2, W. G. R., Bentinck, 100 acrea, belonging to a man who has gone out west and is bound to sell at some price. I place inâ€" surances in good companies at lower rates and in fact attend to al} kinds of financial business. My rule continues to be "Always promptâ€"never negâ€" ligent. * , | JAMES Anyone wishing to obtain any of Our Own Reliable Preparâ€" On account of Durham, all acco be SettIE('] hy Aua GIVING Up tion for the ne ations can do so Calder 7". SCcount of my..leaving rham, all accounts ‘"*Must" settled by August 4th. ADVERTISING PAYS ES R. GUN, Druggist H. H. Miuuer, BUSINESS *XXX x â€"â€" BJ * + B ++ Hanover xt 2 weeks at a reduc Durhar Quite a number from Rob Roy intend taking in Lawrence Settlement picnic which will be held in Eotor‘s grove, Friday uly 27,./ All expost a good time. Mrs D Muir of Ceylon paid a yisit to Mr and Mrs C Kennedy of Bunessan last Sunâ€" G and A McComb spent a day in Holland Centre recently. Mr Chas Kennedy started his new binâ€" der op last Tuesday. Its a Macseyâ€"Harris and a daisy. Miss Susie McKinnon, of Daurham, was the guest of her uncle, Mr. Thos, McComb a day last week. Mr John Sirrs of Varney visited friends in this part last Sunday. Mr Chas MeArthar intends raising his barn next week boing the first raising aâ€" round here for some time, Miss Hazel Mc@Gregor is at present payâ€" ing a visit to her friends around Glenelg Centre and Bunessan. We hear from reports that there bas been sheep killing going on, on the north line Donald McGillivray baving eight worâ€" ried and John Fallice four. It is to be hoped that the guilty dogs will be found. Haying is about finished in these parts and fall wheat cutting is now the order of the day. ;) | Diaxo®p» Hare Rexewen will cure Dandruff. Dtaxtoxp Harn Rexswan will + your bair from falling out, and m-f:'s::w Praxroxp Ham Rexewenr will restore your hair to its criginal color, und koep itnice and glossy Office, over Grant‘s store, Lower Town BARRISTER. y SOLICITOR in SUPREME COURT,. Norary PUBLIC, COMMISSIONER, ETC. MONEY TO LOAN E. J. FREEL, M. D., C. OFFICEâ€"Melntyre Block Company and private Funds to Loan on Mortgages at lowest rates of interest. Yaluations made by a competent and careful Valuator. ill Charges Moderate &c, curmuer:Pnd. Estates of â€" deceased persons look ter, and Executor‘sand Ad~ ministrators‘ Accounts prepared and P.-d Burrogate Court Business, Probae o Willis Letters of Administration aund Guardiunsikp Ob ed. Searches made ia Registry Othce and Titl@®reported on. Â¥ i!ls Deeds, Mortgages | &e. correctly prepered. persons !W*J n iter, Knd BARRIsgTER, soLiciror, wOaATRY PUBLIC, COMYEYANCER, aC Officeâ€"LOWER TOWN. DURHANM. P iUs VPPER ToOwn, | Groceries &‘Confectionery | nwul utm xo s C % emember the standâ€"opposite the Market. Durham, IT I he only Arstâ€"class Nearse in Townu Undertaking and Embaiming on | ciples atreasonable rates Burniture of the RESICENCEâ€"Old Bavk Building, opposite C,. McKinnon‘s Implement Shop, Purpii, C IBvre° (Dat she will continue the Furniture and Undertaking Busines« estab. lished by her father in Durham in 1848 and will endeavor to give all old and new cur!« ns ers the same entire satisfaction. Honor Graduate of Trinity College, Toronto ; Member of the College of Phyricians and Burgeons, Ont. ; Member of the Detroit Medâ€" ical and Library Association. Mix Wenrs‘ Mospital KRxmerienee. Would intimate that she MISS SHEWELL arrister, Notary, Gon u? veyYancer, OUtc., Qtc..... Money to Loan at reasonaole rates and on terms to suit borrower. ONE DOOR EasT op POST Of We are fully stocked with upâ€"toâ€"date and seasonable NEW GROGERY STORt Coliections and Agency promptly attended to Mile Hasks c Ay m L " Draxexp Hamm Rexewen i pleasant dressing for Remember the For sale in Durkam by and will be pleased to farnish all goods in this line at reasonable pricgs.' Teas and Coffees are special value ALWAY8 OX HaAaxp. PICTURE FRAMINC A SPECIALTY G. LEFROY McCAUL. « P. TELFORD, W. S. DAVIDSON, Is the only Hair preparation that is giving good results, MRS. ANGUS CAMERON Years‘ Mospital Experience. Try one bottleâ€"Price SMe, At all Druggists and Hair Dressers IAMON D , Mortgages Leon».s, Agreement MISS SHKEWELL A Trial Solicited â€"FULL LINE oOrâ€" Rob Roy. McFarlane & Druggists & AIR {(Over the Bank i# not a dye, but & the bair ‘O8ST OFFICE ENEWER DU RH A M ‘ w., itationeries latest priâ€" i $# +4