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a.m and 7. eALMERStON, AND KINCAR- DINE--For Palmerston : er 8.00 a m ; passenger 1205 p m. ; pas- senger 3.3%p. m. For ne ; .10 a. m. ; passenger er 1.17 p. m. ed ec leaves Froronto at 7.20 a. m., Guelph re arriving. at Lis towel 11.35" a. ving Toron 4.30 p. , Saciph 6 3p. m., arriving st actions made at Linwood June- tion with trains for Goderich. H. B. MORPHY, K. C. BARRISTER, SOLICITOR, ETC, Solicitor for the Bank of Hamilton, Public and Commissioner. Mon- Hngrg Solgaee GEORGE BRAY BARRISTER, - SOLICITOR, NOTARY PUBLIC, ETC, LISTOWEL, - - ONT. F. R. BLEWETT, K. C. BARRISTER, SOLICI"OR, NOTARY PUBLIC, TC., Gordon Block, Upposite Post Office, STRATFORD - - OnT. J. Cecil Hamilton, B. A. Barriste ', Conveyancer. Solicitor for Imperial Bank of Canada MONEY TO LOAN. fess Main 8t., next to Dr. Foster, Dentist. Branch office in Atwood every Wednesday afternoon LOUIS GABEL LICENSED AUCTIONEER, LISTOWEL, ONT. Sales conducted in any part of Perth ounty at =e charges. Satisfac- on guarantee *'Seles on may ee arranged for at Sane FRED. YANDRICK, | een LIOENSED AUOTIONEER of Perth, Huron -- he *Toweship of of Maryborough _-- ---- handle all kinds of alee Urdere left at A. 7. "Vandrick' '8 store, Lia owel, will be given prompt attention ENTIRELY NEW 8sT0Ck OF Pure Drugs and Chemicas. R. A. HUNTER having "acquired the sole interest, will in future attend to the want ot his Customers personally Family recipes a specialty. R. A. Hunter. Wipe M7, ga |i | Our registration neatly exceeds Principal Q2eeeert aaaaeens that of previous years. Why? Our schoo! is the best = its kind in = West. Best inc the @ three aye we had 2s et ss for help which we could not supply We 'fave three departments-- Commercial, Shorthand and Telegraphy. Get our free catalogue for full particulars. Commence your course at once. D. A. MCLACHLAN, Mrs, Wiaslows Soothing 'Syrup has mil- ildren ~ | rhe Grand Trunk Pace Scheme fe {Direct Result of the Abandon: ees ment of Reciprocity. taken by | en committed to private hends, with vernment assistan When the abandonment of the Re ciprocity idea was so quickly succeed- ed by a marvelous expansion of bust ness, and, as Sir becca Laurier said,' "We now put all our hopes upon the British trade," ae poo re, of fiscal in- dependence had its sequel in a vast engine designed to establish that in- dependence--the National Trenscontt- nental Railway--which Is to be oper ated by the Grand Trunk Pacific Ratl- way, to which the backing of the pub Trunk Pacific and Nationa continental bargain, which was Government's method of carrying to its logical end the repeal of the Rect- procity offer, and of implementing the Premier's announcement to the Im- perial Conference, that Canada was ele to East-and-West trade. The election was won by the Gov- ernment, and the railway was begun. In 1908 the Government. went to the country again--not on the wisdom of the bargain, but ad the | necessity of completing the job urier finish his work," was the victorious slogan The work is not finished. Another in competition with it has been be- gun. POINTS ABOUT THE DEAL. sve BEWARE THE GOMPETITOR Sir Wilfrid Said, "Heaven Grant That Be Not*Already Too Late" By JOHN V. BORNE. A great deal has been said for and against the contention that in making @ reciprocity agreement without con- sulting the people the Dominion Gov- aia, reversed its established pol- "Those who say the Liberal party was always committed to Reciprecity, forget that the transcontinental rail- Government, dorsement of the abandonment of Re- ciprocity the country could give; Yor it authorized the Government to spend large sums of money to make new channels of East and West trade, which Reciprocity would have ren dered unnecessary. Listen to the Prime Minister justi- fying (he great scheme:-- railway to extend from the shores Atlantic « rad B i iH a & a nation, that tis a requ ulsite of our a proposi- moment, I thon to which, up to ints have heard no di he these w ius by ¥ ute deviated to wt an aed vigi- him pr ope rly Uslocas to acknowledge Canada their native or thelr adopted land. POINTS ABOUT THE DEAL. Elon GANADA'S INDEPENDENCE The nance Minister Would Have Bullt a Third Transcontinental to Emphasize By JOHN V, BORNE, Though the Prime Minister always speaks for the Government, great im; portance attaches to the declarations of their Ministers: and, where big ex- penditures are concerned, espectlally to the Minister of Finance, Mr. Field- in ; g. ; In turning from the United States Mr. Fielding was as thoroughgoing as his chief. He told the House of Com- mons:-- It is desirable that we abouts give brethren to un already much attention co the bo . and there is a much keener apprecéation of _panamee independence than ever befor _You_ will at once be struck by the the. was 87.62 except one--and that was tion be reciprocity. Wilfrid Lanriel had led the Lit- pendence of Canada all the more definite ant and cone. POINTS ABOUT THE DEAL. aS LET WELL ENOUGH ALONE Means Just About the Same as' "Let Laurier Finish His Work' ' By JOHN V, BORNE. In reality there is not much differ- ence between "Let Laurier Finish His Work" and "Let well enough alone.' Mr. Fielding has sneered at "Let seen enough alone." the meaning that Canada should" be content with has commercial progress already ma "Let a Finish His Work" meant "Let the Government complete the project which is intended to en- large and consolidate trade between the provinces and trade with Great Britain." "Let well enough alone" means "Let us not turn aside from the develop- ment of Canada on the lines that have proved our ability to be independent of the United States; and which tre the best guarantee that our expend! ture of $200,000,000 on a railway that is to ripheral this independence will not be pre y--ma } by 'ailways' statement on Marc'! 1911, as to the cost of the Na Transcontinental, which is being built from Moncton, New _Bronewi ck, to Winnipeg--1,804 miles Cost of ber 3ist, work {fone to Dace $6 essxceis ea xe $94,680,500 waa axes 50,759,200 $145,339,700 The figures, which do not include interest charges during construction, work out at $80,565 per mile. At the end of January, 1911, the total per centage of work done on all cantracts pao oper cen roughly, two- thi These figures do not include a cent of the Government's obligations for the Grand Trunk Pacific from Winnt peg to Prince Rupert. POINTS ABOUT THE DEAL. TEN THE EVER-VIGILANT COMPETITOR How the Government Spends Millions to Keep Him Out and Then Brings 1 Him In By JOHN V. Vv. BORNE. Yearly interest, at four per cent. on the cost of the National Transcont! pental Railway will be $8,200 per mile, the Canadian Pacific Ruilway, after meeting operating find $901 per mile for fixed charges, before it can p vidends. On an average of 65 per cent. of its earnings way should be rea- to be obvious effect on the r supply of capital for Canadian t. The Prime Minister was afraid the tinental might too late © "ever t gives the compe start of the Transcontinental Railway which was to defeat him, a -- ---------- best gitarantee that the Heh dection of economy and eal Please call and RANGES that are built as and sold ey eon Chancellor "hand" will keep your home moving in the our line of GURNEY-OXFORD STOVES and and I The Oven guides heat equall the fine baking, Grate saves time and fuel-waste. These, with other star features make us to show the Gurney-Oxford line. all these we want to demonstrate to your entire F. HOWES, Agent, Listowel, Ont. = hin For further: 5 particulara apply on premises, or addr GEO. MAYBURRY, a a7 Three men camping on the Ottawa River were killed by a trea. falling on their tent. meek oF DOR Stick wo ie be assured and in time your success will LISTOWEL DAVID G, ROY, - Manager, ; , aot LGLDP PLP DG LG ELE, eme: start now--you will never regret it.' i 25 9) » BRA ANCH, is In Our New Premi- ses. $.L.KIDD & SON Are now installed in their new premises on Main Street, One Door East of Post Office where they keep Only the Choicest Meats. Our stock wil! be found the larg- est and best in town and includ- ing everything in the line of Fresh and Cured Meats, Sausages, etc. We aim to satisfy our custom- ers and to make new ones and we keep the goods to do it with. Orders by phone or otherwise promptly filled and a delivered to apy part of town. S- L- KIDD & SON ARE iu RUPTURED? I can cure the worst case of Rupture from in- fancy to old age, without operation or loss of time, 3 ACT AT ONCE and remove the daily dan- } ger of strangulation. Fill in coupon and send to "he dln tidied hy dali tian tte te tn te tte a PPP FOO PT CPO OTT? J. S. SMITH, 88 Caledonia St, Dept. Z, Stratford Ont. Name yee we Age...... Time Ruptured .... On what side Ruptured .......... ee Satisfaction Guaranteed. PHONE 31. FPPPPPPLPEFEFFOSOO OOOO 04 J. GABEL Issuer of Marriage Licenses. Listowel Sash and Door Factory BAMFORD BROS: Builders and Contractors are to contract for the erection of specifi all Ps o buildinge. Plans o. tes furnisbed op catioas drawn, and esti' application SASH, DUOR FRAMES, BLINDS, ete., ebort nots Planizg ta ed op doar to order. "Everything in the build- line be a prompt attention ard First clase Workmanship guersnteed, Charges Moderate. B:mfcrd Rros, CANADIAN © PAC? Fic NOMESEEKES php bbb bh hh DDO ee ed | ing district in Central Alberta. West 1-2 Sec 25, Tp. 38, Range 13, West of 4th™Mer. Inspector's el on this half section says : sett many Ontario people ; an acre. N. W. 1-4 Sec."33, Tp. 38, Range 13. nspector's report : Ins no stones ; settlement of district A No. 1. N. E. l-4 Sec. 35, Tp. 38, Range 13. "Class, first ; Inspector's report : Inspector's report : "C Inspector's report : Thanet' 8 report : district all settled, section good." | Teapectcn's report : os otc: ch "a Pear 38, Range 13. Price $13 an acre. Price $18 an acre. Section 25, Tp. 40, Range 19. Inspector's report : Same as for section 23. Price $18 per acre. 1 Section 33, Tp. 40, Range 19. "*Class first, soil very good, subsoil clay, fairly level, | stones, all settled. In my opinion this section is very good." Price $13 per acre. 'Township 40, in which the above lands are situated, is immediately north of Stettler in the Buffa- - | lo Lake district, some of the sections reported on being within two miles of Red Willow station on the C. N, R. line from Vegreville to Calgary. If lands are bought for actual settlement or crop payment plan. A cash payment of $311. one-sixth down and balance in five yearly instalments soil 8 to 12 inches black loam ; level ; some poplar groves, possibly ten acres ; no stones; thickly settled withJAmericans and Canadians, A fine quarter section, no better in the district." Price $13 an acre. | S. E. 1-4 Sec. 27, Tp. "* Soil heavy black loam, sub-soil good clay, level, little brush on one corner, no stones. One of the best quarters in the Lorraine district." Price $17 an acre. The above lands are within u few miles of Castor on the Lacombe branch of the C. P, R. All of Section 27, Tas 40, Range 19. lass good, soil black, subsoil clay, level, very little brush, a few stones, district all settled. This eae is a good one."' Section 23, Tp. 40, Range 19. Class good, soil black loam, subsoil clay, rolling, some brush, few stones, with interest at 6 per cent. A. ST.GEO. HAWKINS, The "Class, good ; soil, 8 to 14 inches black loam; sub-soil, excellent clay ; level prairie, some poplar brush easily removed, no stones ; district thickly led, man would add that in my opinion this section is hard to beat." Price $13 '* First class, ' soil heavy black loam, sub-soil clay, level, some poplar groves, A first class quarter section, very cheap at $18 an acre.' subsoil clay (very best) ; very little brush, no urchasers ean take advantage of the ten payment secures a quarter section of $13 land. Theterms for . : SE ccow we he'e i heGinsity dicood ob gz tbe ices ab which thay: arepive offered, intending purchasers should lose no tm in searing some of them Patt Glee, Call on or write Agent C. P, R. Lands, Listowel, Ont, "e A CHANCE FOR INVESTMENT In Some Choice 6. P. R. Lands Central Alberta. The following Canadian Pacific Railway Lands have been specially reported upon and offer a rare i ' opportunity for intending settlers and investors to secure holdings in what is considered the best farm-