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lavion aud settlement of the country depends the success of this great highâ€" way from ouean to ocean. 12 years ana that the population of Manitoba and Territories is not halt a million souls it becomes paintally apparent that some drastic measure mast he ad â€"pted to solve this immigraâ€" tion problem ; tor in the _speedy pepuâ€" of Europe the most desirable cluss of settlers which such districts are able tw furnish. â€" When we consider that the C. P. R. has been in operation for over The Government has many diffcalt problems to solve, but without doubt, that of immigration is one of the m« ist important. | Asound feasible immigraâ€" tion policy Mr. Sifton istmow promoting. That Canada, in point of population, has not progressed as rapidly as shoula have been the case is plain to anyone who has given the least attention to the matter. _ In considering what should have been the result of a natâ€" Ural increase the step has been retroâ€" gressive rather than progressive. Our population toâ€"day should be 6,500,000 inswiead of 5.000.000 speaking in round numbers. Mr. Sifton‘s idea is to popâ€" ulate the great Northwest, not at the sacrifice of the older provinces, but by drawing from the congested districts What a satisfaction it is for Liberals to feel that the Liberal Cabinet is com posed of men who are above corrup tion and that those who hold the public trust are so capaole ot safeguarding its interests and holdâ€"so strictly true to the oath of oftice. The recent attempt by a large gold mining concern ot British Columbia to bribe Sir Henri Joly De Lotbiniere, and his dignified rebuif to the briber, is but an apt inâ€" dex of the honesty of our liberal lead era in admnistering the affairs of the people. lHere was the Gold Property Co of Victoria B. C., about a fortnight ago, offering Sir Henri an allottment ot 20.000 of its tally paid up and non assessable shares in consideration of ‘«*lending his valuable influenee" to facilitate the operations of the comâ€" pany. _ Then we see this bold enâ€" deavor to corrupt the Controller of Inland Revenue, not only at once spurned with contempt, but the letter of the briber and Sir Henri‘s reply sent to the press for publication. How dif ferent from the practice of the past 18 years. son. _ But it a radical change is not made towards modifying the lumber schedule, before the bill goes to W hite House tor executive sanction, the effect of the tariff, at its present high scale, will be disastreus in its operations upon the lumber interest. It is impossible to foree Canadian rough lumber on the English market and the home market is altogether inadequate to coasume the output of Canmadian mills. The United states is really the one great purchaser of Canada‘s forest products. Great pressure is being brought to bear, hewever. upon the government to levy this export duty if only as a measure of seltâ€"defence against the unconcealed hostility of Avrerican legâ€" islation and it is now rumored, with much of the element of authenticity, that the government will place an exâ€" port duty on logs and pulp wood before prorogation, or provide means for the imposition of such duty in the event of the American tariff maintaining, in its lumber schedule, the present hign standard of duty _ Should such prove the case Canadian lumbermen must patriotically accept the situation and plan to develop our foreign lumber trade. May 10th. â€"The eoncensus of opinion Beems now generally to be that Parliaâ€" ment will prorogue within six weeks at the latest, unless some unforseen matter arises to alter the evident inâ€" tention of both parties in the House to get away by the middle of the next month. _ It is thougbt that business may be so expedited that prorogation can take place before the 10th of June which is about the date set for Mr. Laurier to sail for England. On every d4ay of the week, except Mondays, goyvernment business will now be givâ€" en precedence for the remainder of the session, and this step usually presages the nearness to prorogation. _A good deal otf the government programme will have to go over until next session. This will include the Franchise Bill and perhaps the prohibition plebiscite measure as well. I was told upon good authority that there was a tacit understanding between the Premuer and the leader of the opposition that parliament would be summoned early in the next year, probably in January, and thus give ample time for the conâ€" #ideration of deferred business, as well as the new matters then to come up. The next session, theretore, will run five or six months. The announcement of the lumber schedule as contained in the report of the Financial Committee of the United St_tes Senate on the Dingley bill has hit Canadian lumbermen harder than was anticipated. Should the Commitâ€" tee‘s report be adopted by the Senate and House of Representatives. â€" It will deal a serious blow to the Canadian lumber trade. In this lumber disvrict 1 am told that it would not seriously atfâ€" fect the present year‘s cut, as all the big English contracts have been let and the market tor the output has been practically arranged for the seaâ€" _ New and up to date Bicycles to hire by the Hour day or week at the following rates : _ _ 1 to 3 hours, 15cts per hour ; 4 hours for 50cts. 5 to 10 hours, (10 hours otie day), 10cts per hour. {$4 per week. ax~ SPECIAL RATES FOR CLEVELAND wWHEELS. dis TELEPMONE CONNEGTION, se :. (s B/ICYCLE LIVERY â€" Raetes OTTAWA LETTER. Miss Lizzie Laughton gage Mrs. Geo. Amos, a friecndly visit, one day last week, Two of John Bunstons youngest Wm. Smail is helping Thos in with his crop. le, MEWnil * Seiliragiitcaai wiarthcimint : Th id in td Riverview. .He stopned bere as usual just to vuy some oats for seed. Great attraction here James. Framer Gâ€"orge Dean and his men have been off work for some days on acâ€" count of his mother‘s death and has now got to work again. â€" He has the :iilks barn about up with rope and taekâ€" Quite an improvement in our village last week in addition to who we had reâ€" ported as improvements. _ Wm, Glenâ€" ester has been busy at work and that part of out village people are talking of applying to have the name of that part of the street changed to Prospect Avenue, Mr. Glenester is about to leavye for Toronto some of these days to work at his trade, brick laving. _ * Mr. James H, Ba};ks went through here last week from Glenelg to near Kiverview. He stopned bhere as usual David Sturick, Jr., got his leg and foot hurt. _ He fell on a stone here and had to get a conveyance to draw him home to the 10th con. We do not know how this accident bappened, only we beard the report that he was practising running with some of our boys here, preparing for the Queen‘s Jubilee. About a week ago as I passed through our little town my atrtention was atâ€" tracted towards our hotel on account of some noise like the coming jubilee, but on ascertaining the facts what was it? A row ? No. Dispute? No. But Dan iel McEachern who fnrn:orly lived here. but now of the Cedarville Temperance hotel, had arrived at his fatherâ€"inâ€"law‘s house, mine bost Scarlett, and was inâ€" formimng them that his dear wife had the day before presented him with twin sors. I can tell you he was a proud man. + D. K. McArthur‘s son John is laid up with a cut foot. Iheat he was chopâ€" ping a race in the bush with some of the blowers. At MNMrs. Dean‘s funeral there was Mr Currie, her brother from Guelph, her son andrew from Illinois, U. 8. A., and two daughters from Toronto, Cedarville, her old favorite, attended at the house and the Rev. Mr. Harriston, of Dundalk, at the grave. â€" There was a very large turn outr of her neighbors from all parts of the township at the funeral. Mr. Barber the Presbyterian student has been making his first yvisit around here. _ He is an able young man and will make his mark some day. The inquest on Mrs. Dean, who I menâ€" cioned last week was held by Dr. Norton, of Shelburne. on Saturday lst. Dr. Mitchell, of Dundalk, was also present. The verdict of the Jury was accidental death by shooting. 'I'Key did not give an opinion as to whose hands the revolâ€" ver was in. D. Mitchell gave evidence as to the course the ball took and Mr. Jack‘s two girls. ages 14 and 16. the only persons who saw her die and at the place at the time of the accident, gaye evidence as to her bhaving the revolver in her band. As I write I hear that the Dean family are not satisfied with the decision. The funcral was held on Sunâ€" day to the Ventry Presbyterian Church cemetery. The Rey. Mr. Morrison, of The Star also mentions another barâ€" gain at the same storeâ€"3 spools of sewâ€" ing silk, size E, for 5¢. This is a cheap grade of sewing silk and usually sells 3 spools for 9c, The customer bought three and had them measured, and inâ€" stead of containing fifty yards of silk they contained only thirty, They were twenty yards short, _ The three spools instead of containing one hundred anrd fifty yards contained only ninety yards. That is, leaving out the wool and speakâ€" ing of fifty yards as making one spool, they only sold 1 4â€"5 spools instead of three, as advertised. glor is that all; the sewing silk on being tested was found to be inferior,. Size%} sewing silk is required to stand a breaking strain of 14 pounds,. This, when tested, snapped at a breaking strain of 34 pounds. 'i'ht‘ customer, then, got no bargain at all. but actrally paid far too much for that sewing silk, according to the price in other stores where cireus and lottery tricks are not employed, _ Rememner now that this, like the seeds and the Berlin wool, is in regard to one of the very things that was boomed to draw custom. â€" One would think that the deâ€" partmental stores could afford to giye the paltry bargains advertised by tvfimn without resorting to short measure and short weight in regard to those particuâ€" lar items, considering the abundant opâ€" smrtnnitius they have of getting even. t only shows the audacity with which a scheme is pursued once it has been successfully worked without being ex posed. Under this heading Toronto Saturday Night, of a recent date has some trenchâ€" ant remarks on Departmental Stores. A new form of attack and a most efâ€" fective one is ;now followed. Some specefic article is taken and it is shown that in many cases even at the cheap rates it is boomed at, it is dearer than the genuine because of inferior matedial, deficient quantity, etc., etc. We give some quotations from this able Lournul, which may be secured at the Durham Pharmacy : A lady of my acquaintance was down town shopping, and seeing six packages of seeds marked up for 10¢. in one of the large departmental stores, thought she was gelting a great bargain, and bought six packages and brought them home. In the evening a gentleman called in and, seeing the seeds which the lady bad shown him as such a great bargain, suggested that she should send across the road to the grocery store opposite and buy a 5¢. package, which she did, and on opening the contents of the package from the grocer‘s it was found that there were more seed than in all of the six packages purchased from the deâ€" partmental store that she could have purchased across the road at bher grocâ€" er‘s for 5¢, not counting the car fare. BARNUMS OF BUSINESS. DROMs HOPEVILLE. CRE, i Harrison youngest J. A. HMHUNTER‘S Departmental Store, Upper Town. Miss M.J. Hogan, of Owen Sound, was visiting a week at the Lake and also attended the wedding of her cousin Miss H. Nash to Mr, Thomas Hughes, of Detroit, Mr, Maurice Connors, of Traverston, was on a hunting expodition last week, (he had lost his colts) but was some what adverse to coming this way. He told a friend corfidentially "most peoâ€" ple like to see their name in print ocâ€" casionalily." Maurice must be an exâ€" ception to the rule. Among those who visited the Lake on business those past days were noticed : Mr. and Mrs. P,. Sweeney, Traverston ; M. Henry and D. Kennedy, Maple Grove, D. McDonald, 10th Con,; Mrs. fl."walsh and Mrs. J. Sweeney, Edge ill, By all accounts the Maple Grove corâ€" respondent has followed the advice himâ€" sel} he so generously gave in the Chronâ€" icle of April 2nd tofcreman McGrogan. A laundry hbas been started here. The proprietor bhas had seyeral year‘s experience and thoroughly understands his business. Specimens of work can be had on application. Mrs, Tuohy, of Markdale, has been visiting at Mr. Alex. Wilson‘s of late, nnld also gave other neighbors a friendly call. Mrs. Jas. Kelly and Master Josie, of Markdale, were calling at the old homeâ€" stead on Thursday. children have been very sick with th» flamation and bronchitis, but are now recovering. In scanning the columns of the REvâ€" IEw, we notice nearly every place reâ€" ceives a semiâ€"monthly recognition by correspondents gifted with considerable intellect, but the happenings of the Lake fail to appear, This should not be, so we make a feeble attempt to represent it this week. As we were passing Mr. Thos. Sulliâ€" van‘s residence the other day we noticed him building a reat and substantial wire fence, A very commendable thing indeed as poor fences greatly retard the progress of farming. We noticed a letter in last weeks Review, signed "Q." This young man, by the tone of his complaint evidently evidently wants to shoulder the sins of the whu{e neighborhood, thinkily; every thinE is aimed at him. Why does he think so? Does his conscience %mite him him? Perhaps bad digestion imay be the cause. I-Y: says we have the Qm:ection of the editors, _ Why not? Ne give news, and reflect the tone of the community, we made no charges. have not so far as we know written anyâ€" thing of a "scandalous lying nature," or that could be called "dirty work." Did "Q." ever correspond? Did he ever give " digs"? lr;id he give his name? Now, will this "smart young man" No. 2, get into a pair of boots that fit him, and not scream before he is hurt, as nothing we have said has been written with malice, nor would it make any innocent young man feel aggrieved. Mrs. i. Legate of Flesherton Station ‘ visited her mother Mrs. D. Colemdge at Greenside, last week, also Mrs. Jutieph! Stephenson and her ueice, Mrs. Jones. | Lambs are a %lentiful crop around here this spring but Wm. Snell heads the list, having 60 lambs from 38 ewes, and not losing any. Our enterprisinÂ¥ village is thinking of builking a sidewalk as far as the church if the Tp. Council will perinit it. The lumber and nails are promised, we unâ€" derstand. Miss Mary A. Isaac who has been for some time smyininwith her sister Mrs. Hugh Baird at uriston came home last week, accompanied by Mrs. Baird who remained a few days, Miss Lizzie Isaac going back with ber,. We would like if some of our Tp. fathers would drive over the 15th sufe line between the 18th and 19th con., and notice the bad condition it is in. We hope something will be done as soon as possible in the way of grayvelling, ditchâ€" iog, and putting a culvert. Now David put a hustle on, and see that it is done. IRISH LAKE. a 4 tb s hes Provaxxmax. Al oiz at 10 o‘clock in the forenoon. OTICE is hereby given that the N first sitting of the Court of Reâ€" vision for the Township of Glenelg, for the year 1897, will be held at che Town Hall, Glenelg, on Mr, Maleolm MeGillvrav, of Gambol, is going to Toronto pretty soon he will be missed fro a onr neighborhood. John Beaton finished secding last Tuesâ€" day : he is a hustier, The 20th of June is fast nearing us. and turning our thougts to the Queen: let us as one body stand true to her and show that Canadians are not behind the home lands in patriotiâ€"m,. Jobhn Brown is hired with Donald Giaham this epring. Their was qnite a number of cattle and pigs taken to Durham last Monday!; give the farmers a good price for their stuff* Mr. James Henry Tucker is about to laave for the Queen City, _ We nuderâ€" stand he has procured a sitnation. Mise Maggie McArthur of the fourth is again able to be around which is pleasing to hear. What would we do without the man hind the plough. A special collection was taken up in the Presbyterian church here a week last Sunda‘f for the aid of the India famine fund. Mias Mary McKenzio returned home after spending a few weeks in Holetein. Mr. Alex McDonald of Markdale is ac home visiting at present. Mrs, Avgus McDonald of Egremont is going to Alaska pretty soon. Miss Mary Jane Twamley left for Torâ€" onto last week. Miss Lizzie Boyde, who has been at Shallow Lake for some time returned home last week. Mr. Hector McDonald, Walkerton, paid a visit to triends around here, lateâ€" Mi. Wm. Orr, who has been unwell for some time, is improving. Miss Annie Legate who has been visitâ€" ing at Mr. Robert Legatt‘s for reveral months left for her hotne in New York. Miss Lizzie Camp has returned home after spending a tew days at her Unucle‘s Mr. Jolun McKenzgie. Mr. Robert Legate is intending to give ap business and is runuing stuff off at very :low prices, call and get first choice. What we wonld like to know if B has vot the fox yet? One day last week Mr. and Mrs. Allen McDougall and Tena Livingstone were on their way t> Durham, the horses ran away throwing them all "out. They escaped with slight injuries and no damage was done, save to ten or 12 dozen eggs. Mr. and Mrs. George Twamley spent a week ago last Sunday at W. Bovee‘s. We are glad to hear that MNr. Jolhn Mecâ€" Kenzie is able to be around. Mr, Wim, Coleridge left for Yeovil last Tuesday whore he intends putting in a busy summer making cheese. _ As everybody is busy seeding. news is scarce. Miss Fiora McDonald who has been home for some time returned to Hamâ€" ilton last week and will be greatly missâ€" ed by far and near. Mra. Fred Hargravo of Farewell was visiting Mrs. Dan McKelvie on Sunday lant. for Rental. SATURVAT, MAY 29th 1897, The weather is getting fine for seeding. Court of Revision. TORONTO a â€"â€"~ @0 @ GLENELG CENTRE. CRAWFORD. GREENSIDE. Auk 87 0 17 5 00 4 50 Our stock is Canadian grown and acâ€" climatea. Catalogue (English or French) free on application. I o L Stone & Wellington, Torouto Why buy of foreign concerns or of mnuddlemen when you can purchase as cheaply of us and get better value. Special attention given to Park, Cemâ€" etery and Boulevard orders _ Estimates furnished for supplying entire orchards. “TE have the largest assortment and employ the very latest and most improyed methods for propogating. All stock _ carefully pm-ked‘ under _ our personal supervision, and all new varieâ€" ties tested at our trial farms before be? ing catalogued. â€" These are the only testing orchards connected with any Nursery in the Dominion. Agents Wanted to Represent Us. 700 ACRES. Shrubs, Roses, Vines and Seed Potaâ€" FRUIT £ND ORNAÂ¥ENTAL TREES. Tha undersigned offers for sale or rent that desirable park lot, in the village of Priceville, formerly owned by the late James Cameron,. Lot conâ€" tains 13 acres all under cultivation. On the lot is a good house, and barn, also a good bearing Orchard For terms of sale or rent apply to GCoods, consisting of A carâ€"load of Massey Harris Drills. A cavâ€"load of the Adam‘s Waygons. A carâ€"load of Buggies and Carts. These are going fast, come and get your choice. DRILLS * Every Farmershould have a Massey Harris Drill this J Spring. It is the best Drill in the Market. PLOWS Don‘t forget our Celebrated Percival Plow. Ask your neighbor about it who has one, and he will tell you it is the best. Come and see it for yourseif. STOVES We have a number left, and would like to clean them out at cost price. If you want a bargain here is your chance. All kinds of Harrows. Churns, &c.., kept in Stock, â€" Promptly attended to â€" Large amount of maney Flre Insura‘nce to loan at 5 per cent 10 6 per cent interest, SPRING GOODS! VY . Calder. FONTHILL NURSERIES The Leading Canadian Tree Men, I have heavy Stocks of al! kinds of . pring â€" _â€"â€" _ Marriage Licenses issued. Durham Lower Town Implement Warerooms. PARK LOT For Sale or to Rent. And a Suit of nice light tweed for $5 that . few years ago weuld have cost $8.00 or $9.00. JOHN MeINNIS, We have the lowpriced suits in stock, and while they last will . sell at above prices. We have better goods for a little more. We will be pleased to have you call and see thenm . ~â€"â€"agf C. L. CRANT, Of the difference in the price of Clothing now, and say ten years ago, or less, then HSHUDQ BOU EVER THOUGHT You Would Have Paid, $5 or $6, For a man‘s suit of Blue Serge that You Can Buy Today for $3.50, Priceville. LOWER TOW N N. B,.â€"To ensure a good job the Hides must be well anlted as soor as ta ken off, By the New Process, which for Finigh and Softâ€" ness can‘t be beat. Horse Hides, Cow Hides, Dog Skins, Tanned suitable for GrEo. RÂ¥vax, Rob Roy Hotel, Or to C. Ramaor, Review Office, Durham., The undersigned offers to rent that fine brick store adjoining the Central Hotel, Durham. '])wn doors from the bank, The best stand in Upper Town, Rent reasonable. Apply to t‘:: proprieâ€" Robe Tanning! Satisfaction Guaranteed $ Robe Tanning ! STORE TO RENT. Robes & Coats Thos. Smith, L thankin ap past p;s convinc will me New Print New Dres: New Lace Call and WAREH All kinds Organs & Ch See our Lines of "Larg Big Line of EVERY DDurh :s New New it