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Come Here for your Stationery \Ve never like to he splecny in our discussion of political subjects. The big papers which cater to party. and depend almost wholly on party dif-i {ereDCes for their support can afford to be vindictive, but for the small local journals to ape their political leaders in a political howl from New Years to Christmas always seem to us to be foreign to the proper func- tions of a local paper. We are cer- tainly not in sympathy with the present Hoverniiient, bill. the pres nt Government. is in power through the eXpressed wish of the people. and the apleeny ebulitions of all the papers in (.‘anala cannot alter thn situation now, nor will they alter asingle vote by the ordinary maul and wedge method of discussion. When election time comes round we claim it as our inalienable right toiiiscuss political questions accord- ing to our judgment. and at such tunes as political differences occuri, we may or may not refer to points at iisue for the benctit of our readers who may not have access to the lead- i ig journals in the political field. \Ve hope however to be always fair. and by so daing to retain the conlid- euce of our readers whether Grits or Tories. We have already said we are not in sympathy with the administration of the present Government. and in this respect we believe, and believe it firmly too. that we are hand in hand with the heart felt convictions of many of the most thoughtful Lib- erals who are free enough to be gov- erened by things as they are and not be mentally and morally warped by the utterances of the leading Liberal organs. The furore that was got up some time ago over the Cook charges. though investigated and in a manner not wholly satislactory to Mr. Cook nor the Conservatives, was. we be- lieve. not an instance of all smoke and no fire. The Liberals themselves, we mean the honest. Liberals, believe also that Mr. Cook had considerable ground for the accusations made. . This was the case of a hitherto re- spected Liberal making charges against Liberals. but a more recent occurrence of outspoken denuncia- tion of the Laurier administration is found in an open letter of Mr. R. L. Richardson. Ex-M. P. for Lisgar, a Party. “is remarks are certainly not flattering to Mr. Laurier or the administration 0! the Lanrier Gov- ernment. Listen to what he says to ”it Wilfrid :â€" RICHARDSON ROASTS LAURIER. DI’RHAM. Alfurs'r 291‘”. 1901. JNO. A. DARLING DURHAM CHRONICLE llarling’s . . “ Read or recall the policies enum- erated and the pledges given in the Liberal platform of 189:5. Review the performances of your Govern- ment and party since your advent to ofilce. When you shall have done thin lchallange you to assert that the performance of your Govern. ment has not been a complete repud- iation of the policy and platform, and an utter abandonment of -‘h!’ princi« “ You might. call your party a red party or a blue party, or perhaps atill Ion appronriately. a Tammany parry; it is certainly anything but a Liberal party. ‘° Let he a] the: to my mind the chic! crime that he: been perpetrated egeinu the peepie of Cenade, in con- nection with you; «Inn: to ofljce, in: not been; (to pccnniny loss which thcy In" loud-0d on coconut of your kiln" to pot in practice the yolk, caveat“! in Oppodtiol; the School Books and all kinds of School Sup- plies. A new stock nf all kinds just ar- rived. Banks. pur- chased here, (savored free of champ. W. IRWIN. Editor and Proprietor. CIIEMIST AND l’lil'UUlS'l' DRUG STORE " 'l‘ue Whig has stated that King- ston was given a bad deal in the recent census. and had evidence to sustain the complaint. In one family of three houses in this city, nine per sons were not enumerated, and they were not recorded elsewhere. The whole country has had abad deal. The enuim‘rators were bound down by instructions. so that they passed aVel’ names which every argument of Izulnlnon sense would dictate the re- cording ol'. 'l‘hey rated like mach- tires, not like men with intellects or regard for national interests. Some of those omitted were lifelong resid ents of the city, and had real estate prepeity here. but were boardinu at the time of the census. Because they were boarders the enumerators re- fused to record them. If one familv can ~how such lapses, what must the aggregate be? In these columns the importance of accurate work in the enumeration was pressed upon the powers that be, but Kingston lacks representatives firm and devoted in defending her interests in certain quarters.” The weekly budget of the country correspondent may contain an occas- ional item that. strictly speaking, is not nens, and once in a “hile there may be one poking fun at a. neighbour. or one indicative of malignity and malice; Lut as a. rule the weekly conununication tells the story of the daily life of the community from which it comes, and is in itself an mluclitive factor of no mean value.â€" Simcoe Reformer. The Simcoe Reformer does well to stand up for that noble band of writersâ€"the correspondents of the weekly paper. Mr. Richardson was a Liberal of the old school and was uneeated by his own party. He naturally feels sore over the result, and the family quarrel brought out the hard knocks which Mr. Lanrier answered but would not discuss. int: from the Kingston Whig shows the loose way in which the work was done in that city. All will admit that timing the past decade a large num- imr of Ontario’s population has left {or Manitoba. the North-West t'l‘er- rituries and Other points. there is still a discrepency in the returns. l‘he Whig is a Liberal paper and this is what It says :â€"â€" It is a poor Spirit, 3 narrow intelli- gonce, which can see no value in the occasionally rough hewn items which reflect the sunshine and shadow, the joys and sorrows, the losses and gains of life in a rural community. Too many Ontario papers edit. the life and brightness out of their coun- try correspondence. Perhaps the best weekly papers give free play to the sprightly genus of their contribu tors. The weekly papers of Ontario owe a great debt to the historians of the neighborhood, and the corres- pondents columns of the weekly papers set forth the general state and condition of the country more truly than any blue-book issued at Ottawa. “ You will scarcely deny that. there is a wholeéale breaking down of poli- tical standards and moral public sauc- lions. For this state of affairs you must be largely responsible. The whole world may count you success- ful, because with good harvests, buoyant revenue, and much political manipulation, you have succeeded in maintaining yourself in power, but at what a cost to posterity.” We Spoke last week of the cent-us and the universal disappointment in the results shown by the enumerat- ors. but took little stock in the charges of “padding” the Ontario returns in 1891 and the Quebec re- turns of the present time. The charges made by some regarding the effort to make the Ontario population appear as small as possible in order to reduce the representation is not. one sided by any means. The follow- [This free sanction towards giving country correspondents a. free hand in recording the happenings of the neighbor-heed. coming from so able at source as the Toronto Telegram isj worthy of consnderation. and a direct‘ slap in the face to many who poke fun at the small talk that“ some of the local contributors feel disposed to chronicle. We always contend that our correspondents are a power- ful adjunct to the paper. but every ieditor must have sufiicient good sense. and enough back bone to chop out such matter as may cause dia- turbance in the neighborhood or mar the harmony of his own chief crime has been the blow “ruck at the moral standards of the pooplo. sanctum.«-Ed.] 1nd people agree that Scott’s Emul- aion of cod-liver oil is the best thing to teke for “don’t feel well and 1011’: know why,” especially babies -â€"they like itâ€"men and women lon't mind it, but babies actually :njoy it. THURSDAY. THE GLORY OF ONTARIO. THE CENSUS AGAIN. (Toronto Telegram.) . ‘40. .-â€"‘ "fi'u O .0 U ‘ . Master Joe Neil and his sister Adeline invited a few to spend Fri- day evening of last week at their home. Music was furnished so there was not adull moment spent until the cuckle of the chief barnyard fowl reminded them of home and a cosy couch. One of the most hospitable of homes in our midst is that of Mr. J. S. Black. A further addition to its cheer was added for a few days by the visit of Mr. Black’s eldest daugh- ter, Mrs. John McDonald, of Toronto. Will we be pardoned for speaking of pathmasters and statute labor at this late date. Some seem to be vieing with the Commissioner as to which shall do the best work. Mr. J. J. Welsh at the east end of our con, has had considerable work done. The gravel was of a good quality and all cobble stones were raked‘ 03 so that young people driving along will not be as rudely shaken up as the couple mentioned in song who. while kissing at the gate had their noses brought together too vigorously by a butt from Tim O’Gradey’s goat. The Trustees of Sep. 8. S. No. 7 have during vacation had their School brightened up. The exterior receiv- ed two coats of paint at the hands of Mr. Jas. Hemphill. of Ceylon, while the inside also received a thorough cleaning. Miss Annie Noonan. of Mount Forest. is the teacher in said School and governs the pupils under her charge with a firm yet kind and masterly hand. Miss Noonan to- gather with her sister took the op- portunity during holidays to visit the Pan American at Bufialo, and any voung man who is not too bash- ful to spend an hour or so in the teacher’s company will be well repaid for his venture in hearing her intel- ligently describe the world renowned sights to be seen there. A bee of 8 men pulled pens for Mr. Geo. E. Arrowsmith one day recently. Mrs. Patrick Neil’s two daughters, Mrs. Jas. Darcey of Moosomin. N. \V. '1‘. ., and Mrs. Walter Enwright, of Toronto, are visiting their widow- ed mother. The former has her three children with her and the latter two. Jim Smith had a pain in the stomach one day, And he sent for assistance doctorimn. As it seelned that Jim Smith had the money to During the heavy downpour of rain on Friday of last week a baby cyclone struck this vicinity. It was first seen tearing through Mr. J. McAul- iff’s orchard where it did considerable damage. It then took a turn West- ward to near the School thence Northward levelling fences and trees in its pathway. Mr. M. McGrath was the first in our neighborhood to thrush out his entire season’s crop. Mr. A. Morri- son did the thrashing and the bands stayed at night and put in the straw for Mr. McGrath for which they were rewarded by an 8 gallon keg of beer to lay the dust. There are few brighter young men than Mr. Harry Smith and few drive a more handsome outfit. Harry drove through this way bright and early on Sunday morning last. His cyclonic rate of Speed was so dazzling to the optics that his partner was hardly recognizable but the parson will find it out some day. Harry. Thev ieaine one, two, six and some moreum, And that. if you please. I’ll explain is the way I chance to be telling this storium. Ipsisaimis vex-his I hope to outline The argumentorimn following The advent of medical talent so fine While Smith with his stomach was wallowing. And while .they were talking poor Bill Smith was trying- To keep from exclaining and bellowing. They agreed, ab initio. Smith was in pain. But they couldn’t agree for the life of ’em uv-o Just what was the canoe and they drove him !_‘-_ _ inaane With materia medica etrife of ’em; That cuttin was needed was to them Emite plain, So they al drew the surgical knife 0 ’em. ’Twae ten o'clock ante meridiem when J. Pillaon. medicinie doctor. Remarked that he’d seen quite a lot of sick men, But Smith was the sickest, b Proctor! And ad unum omnee they a with him then And mummoned Smith’s partner and shocked er. “ Cartel-in Parihue," Doc Slocum declared, “ This man is not like to get wellibue. Ah uuo duce omneeâ€"we’ll have his frame bared And operate on him a apellihue 2” And Smitrroghere he lay, couldn’t help it, but 8 And said, quite emphaitic, “ Oh, wellihue !" , Doc Slocum was glad a he wielded his knife (De guatihue non eat dienutandum)! He never had known such a joy in his life, ‘_‘L--_A ___Il4,l - Mrs. Edwin Evens (nee Sen-eh A. McLellen) of Rochester. N. Y. ,end her two children were on a few weeks’ visit. with her perente at the home of her youth, Glenelg Centre. Meny moons here seen their rise end wane since last we represented Tan Canonical: from this vicinity. We must thunk the correspondent who kindly took our place for a time. He never had known eueh e y infillâ€"ii- life. And he cut. end he else quite at random; Th worked and repired, while Smith’s faith- " m1 wife 9° Stood by with e tanner and tanned ’em. Doe Slocum dug thron h in n ewift. cheerful wey, For Doe with the k to woo e wizard, But this time it proved ‘twne the devil to pny The way Smith wee lenced end wee eeieeored Doe thought he hnd t the egmndix; hut, “y: He’d lapped o! e c not of 'e guard! Now. no men eon live when hie gizurd ie gone, Ae every oue'e tree to edmltihue, And when Sloeum new whnt he'd foolish] done He indulged in profeuioul fltihn y Andellthe )1. D. e uethe ntome efun 0f Slocum end Red 0 end quitihue! A verhie ed verhen they went into n duh And rolled on the floor in fighter-lulu. And ell the H D.’e got e entere Jim Smith's Tailibus. POMONA THE DURHAM CHRONICLE. Pumps from $2 upward. Sh0p open every afternoon. All REPAIRING promptly and prep- erly attended to. NEW PUMPS AND REPAIRS. DRILL, CURB, RE-CURB, PRESSCURB WELLS. All orders taken at. the old stand near McGowan's Mill will he prmnptlyat- tended to. Next Door to Chronicle (mm- Pumps of all Kinds. WM. WHITHOBE. begs to _ a_n_â€" ALL WORK GUARANTEED at “Live and let live” PRICES. . W. D. CONNOR For Durham, June 25th. 1901. T. MORAN. Pumps. Blacksmithing ! ORSESHOEING A SPECIALTY. Shoes made for :11 kinds of diseased 3r deformed feet. A CALL Soucrrnn. Hill Street-In Beet of Calder’e Block, Mar. 23. 99. y Gal 'anized and Iron Pipâ€" ing; Brass, Brass Lined and Iron Cylinders. BEG LEAVE 'I‘O INFORM MY CUS- I‘OMERS and the public in general that I am prepared to furnish A. H. Jackson, Private Money to Loan : Farms Bought and Sold. Insurance Agent, etc. General Blacksmith. LO W E R '1‘0\V.\' nonuce that he has now removed his Blacksmithiug business to Cochrane’s old stand, where he “ill be pleased to attend to all the requirements of his old customers and others. Satisfac- tion guaranteed. WM. WHITMORE. Blacksmithing. Notary Public, Commissioner, etc. Machine Oil, Harness ()il. Axle Grease and Meet Ointment, go to S. P. SAUNDERS, OFFICE :-â€"MacKcuzic‘s Old Stand, CONVEYANCER. 01d Accounts and Debts of all Kinds Collected on Com- ission. - - - - - gm. 0. CONNOR. Manufacturer of And Dealer in â€" AT OLD ::::?:;â€"~â€"â€" â€" â€" PRICES THE undersigned Wishes to in- timate w the general public that be is grepered to do all kinds Blackemit ing at one price to ell. Factory made Shoes, 250 cub. Hand modes Shoes, 300. Setting. â€" â€" 100 cull. GEORGE WHITMORE, ONTARIO. Imr Town. Duh:- BLAcxsurm. Harnessmakcr. DI'RIIA M, DURHAM Furniture (Uarerooms. THE LHRGEST STOCK MacFarlane Co. Do You Want Perhaps you need a new Buggy. We can supply you at astonish- ingly low prices. ' lust Received {a IMPLEMENI WAHEHUUMS For Sewing Machines, Organs and Pianos, give us a trial. REPAIRS of all Kinds constantly on ° c. McKINNON, Lower Town. Durham. We ofl‘er a magnificent array of Watches. Clocks, Rings and Jewellery. ..JEWELLERY.. New Sbcwcll s; [enabm Many cases of eye trouble are averted by early application of proper lenses. Present neglect means future trouble. a matter of Foresight. Cream Separator? If so we can suit you to a '1‘. Of Farm and Domestic Imple- ments ever seen in Durham, it will certalnly pay intending purchasers to Call and see our goods before purchasing else- where. The Serson is now on when far- mers will find a pressing need to get some labor-saving device to keep up with the times, and as we have t Received a Large Stock of the best Wagons made in Canada, and we are bound to sell them at Rock Bot- tom Prices to make room {or our Harvesting Machinery, which will be here in good time. Perfect Sight Druggists Booksellers. McKinnon’s The Fun-pimps and Under- V ““01 ' taking business formerly carried on by J. A. Shewell will ‘henceforth be known by the firm nsme of Shewell Lenahsn, a partnership hst‘ing been formed for the transaction of business. Old Customers and new ones are respectfully requested to call and visit. us in our new Show Rooms in the McIn- t; re Block, next door to the Bank, where we will be found night and day to cater to the wants of all. Special Drives , . . in furniture Q Q C During the Holiday Season. and Beautiful Things In Lower Town. Durham. a Plow, a Harrow, 21 Scufller, or a aunts AID 1m 8 ALWAYS OI nun. ERXES; Fresh Groceries at the lowest living profits. GROC Prunes. Raisins, Currants, Sugar, Tess. Colo“. Eta, Etc. No Monkeying in Our Sales ===But Sweeping Reductions. .We would remind you that naming can mmpum’" with our Amorivzm goods in High Grade Footwear. Misses‘ Canvas Shoes, regular 950. for 50" 31.233, for $1.00. Misses’ Dungcnla Shuos, l‘(‘,.'. $1.00. fur ('5 Misses»? But} School Hals, regular $12 "ll" 7 regular $1.25, for 8L“). Misses Dungula Buttuucd and Lam-(l, reg. $1.35, for $1.“). Women‘s Strap ‘lippern regular $1.25 and 81.30, fur $1 00. “'umeu's Dmrgula b'lmes. rurszlul H.215 and $1.50, for 75c and MM). Women’s Dnugnla Buttuued aud Laced, reg. $1.60, for $1.25. Men’s Wearing Boots, regular $1.35. for we. Men’s Wearing Boots, reg. $1.60. fur 5511”. Men’s Duugola Slmes, reg. $1.50, far 811!)- .\leu‘s Dougula Slum, reg. $.75. fur $1.25. Boys’ Grain Kip liuls, reg. Sim. tur 31.00. Boys’ School llals, reg. $1.35. for SUI). Boys’ Heavy Wearing llals, regular $1.25. for 90c. Missei" Qnugolg Alitlflulwd Hunts, -- _~-â€"â€" ‘ "H vv.-- '..-O-"l for 93c. Misses" Pebble Schwl lials, regular “.25 for 95c. . Misses’ Dungula 611065 and Strap Slippers. .A. 4 (an ##4G'k‘k‘k‘fikahkidd’ 4* CASH SYSTEM. at: Q %#***#*#§§¥GG HATS AND CAPS in all styles and at lowest prices consistent with quality. OVERCO.-\'I‘S~Damlies for $10.00, cheaper ones if you Want them. SUI'I‘Sâ€"Jl‘he very best for the money in the latent Styles. FOOT WEXR â€".\iau's, Women’s and Childreu'l Boots, Shoes, ()vershoes, Rubbers, etc", etc. UNDERWEAR -- You must see it to appreciate the quality. GENT’S FURNISHINGS â€"-Collars. Ties, plain and fancy shirts of high quality and low price. FRESH OROGIRIIH AL“! V. IN .700“. In order to make a «loam sweep of Summer F outwear we will continue our Sale till Sept. lst. We've still the following snaps: Will sell all our Reudyomnde Suit. at cost. A fair assortment to select from n astonishingly low prices When we say we tell at cost we mean it. so come along nnd prove us by examining our goods. AND GUARANTEE SATISFACI‘ION. . 'HCLArthur, “’8 CAN FIT YOU regular August 29, I90! . Ickochniu' Old Stand. PEEL. THE SHOE MAN