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DURHAM CHRONICLE If you would be strong and healthy, Listen well to what we say, Balbriggans should stay in storage Till the twenty-fourth of May, We hear murmurings of discontent here and there about the work of As- sessor Elvidge. The chief complaints are in regard to increased valuations put on vacant properties in town. In this connection we have but very little to say as Mr. Elvidge has followed an advice long given in these columus. Our opinion is, and has becn, that good eligible property should not be allowed to stand unimproved if a purchaser wants it who is willing to spend money in building up the town by making substantial improvements. The town has suffered in the past by owners of vacant lots holding them at too high a figure when the assessed value was scarcely a tithe of what the owner would ask if a purchaser appeared on the scene. Our contention does not extend away beyond the business por- tion of the town. but we have always thought it unfair to let vacant property ‘ go almost free when the man who made improvements was salted for his enterprise as soon as the improvements were made. There will likely be some appeals later on. The present Assess- ment Act seems to be a sort of a mud- dle that badly needs amending. a: a: =r ‘-- "The country is full of warnings against wrong-doers, yet wrong-doing MacFarlane @100. Wall Paper Stock Distinctive Features OF OUR Druggists and Booksellers v is quite common notwithstanding. “’hen a fellow in the face of such re- peated Warnings runs the risk of pun- ishment and deliberately puts his neck into a noose, it seems to be the hight of folly for sentiment to interfere with justice. Hallman and Philippe. who are now serving sentence in Kingston, were not ignorant of what the law de- manded as punishment for a. serious wrong. They may liearound the pen- itentiary for two or three or four years and may feel it inconvenient to be de- prived of theidusual freedom. It Will be a hardship, no doubt, but is it any more of ahardship for Philippa than it is for the poor people and widows who deprived themselves of the actual ne. cessities of life in order to lay up a little money where they imagined it would be safe. There is another case in the courts now. Harry Wiers, of Three distinctive features mark our wall paper line for 1906, and we believe that each of them affords a sufficient reason for selecting from our stock. W. IRWIN. Editor and Proprietor. \Vv'lmvv papers that will appeal tn the, people of every taste. andfom- p1 ices will cer- tainly appeal very strongly to those who want to buy good papers economically. Come in and see the new papers Come to us for window shades DURHAM, APRIL 11, 1907 SANCTUM SIFTINGS. It is the most complete in this. sectionâ€"is about twice as large as the ordinary stock. It ail'ords the widest possible choiceâ€"it in- cludes the best patterns. Every pattern is of the highest artistic excel- le-nce to be had at the I)l'l(‘(‘ we ask. our usual annual c'ustom of advising the planting of shade trees in front of town and country properties. To those who can look back forty. or fifty" years when this country was mostly wooded, the contrast between the pleasing coolness of the forest then and the dry, parched condition now Will produce a serious reflection of sadness In an agricultural section the land needs to be cleared to produce crops, but it isn't well that all the trees should be removed. The fact is, howeVer, that scarcely a tree is to be found on some farms and the roadsides which would be much improved in appear- ance and comfort by a nice row of trees. either deciduous or evergreen, are woefully bare of any such adorn- ments. The good effects of to-day’s planting may not give joy in our day but future gemsrations will have good reason to bless those who have. sacrific- ed the time and trouble for the com- fort of those to follow. A very little. effort on the part of every property owner would make a wonderful im- provement in a very few years. \Vill there be anything done this spring? In another column will be found an article f1 0111 the 1 a1 mer Advocate in which it is strongly urged to protect trees along the roadsides even if crops in their immediate vicinity suffer from their presence. We commend the article to our readers and again adopt Did you ever sit down for an hour or so and make a careful observation of the young people who were passing to and fro in one of the town streets? If so you would scari-(-~ly fail to observe a vast difference in lilHll‘ general get up. Some seem to be all bustle and business, others are frivolous and gid- dy always. In the course of your brief observation your mind would natural- ly run into a sort of prophetic mood and the future of those boys and girls would impress the mind very different? 1y. Some from their earliest youth give no signs of encouragement. They have no conception of the realities of tion with this we learn that a big batch of letters from Chafing Cross church circles were on the Magistrate’s desk at Chatham, all pleading for clemency. “'8 have grave doubts if the churches act in the best interests of society when they raise up to pro- tect a wrong doer in this way. The Good Book tells us that the way of the transgressor is hard. Do these senti- mentalists believe it when they try to soften the pillow of a person who has proved himself a scoundrel. Surely there’s something wrong somewhere. life even when they pass from boy- hood and are expected to take upon themselves the duties of men in the community. They must ultimately be severed from their mother’s apron strings, and have no longer any legal claim upon their father’s feed basket; they must hoe their own rows and furnish their own provisnons. How differently some act at this stage of their existence. Some from the first will save a part of their earnings and it won’t be long even on small pay till they have laid by a nice little nest egg greatness, either in the commercial or intellectual world. Others again will .never have one cent to rub against an- other and when pay day comes it will j 3 take their whole income to square up ‘ the debts they have contracted. \Ve : . see instances of this quite too often. 1 For such persons there can be no hope. 1 They may have started out as poor as a church mouse, and they’ll never be any better. They either do not know how to save or they never try to prac- tice the art. Young lads often indulge in habits that militate against their . success in life though they may not think so. It isn’t necessary to enum- erate the common habits we see in- dulged in every day. To talk about t them might only antagonize the young “know alls” who have grown beyond ‘ the stage of kindly admonition, and know too much now to receive advice from anybody. Some young lads are different; they can be advised, and are quite willing to agree with the advice given but they don’t seem to have the stamina to put it into practice. Boys 1_ or girls with bad habits are not wanted . if :the better class can be found. They’re not sought for in responsible positions. pa: I ,, ___ __._- ._ After an illness of about three years Mr. Jacob Kress departed this life early on Monday morning last. Though his recovery from tubercular trouble was not expected. it was not thought that he would he called away so soon. For the past month he has been worse than usual, but was quite cheerful at times though he felt that his time was short. On Saturday he was up for a short time and felt fairly well, but shortly after midnight Sun- day he took a hemorrhage from which he died in a few minutes, 'fwo brothers John and Win are in the States. There are three sisters, Mrs. Wm. Hallett of St. Catherine, Besides a. devoted and sorrowing widow he leaves two children to mourn his death. He has three brothers in town George, Michael and Edward. DEATH 01‘ JACOB KRESS. '.itze. of Middleton N. Y. and Louisa at \Viarwn. All except John and Will are present at the funeral to- day. Mr. Hugh Rose, of St. Louis, brother of Mrs. Kress wired regrets that he could . not be in attendance. Miss Marten. of Preston, and Miss Lang, of VViarton, cousins of deceased, were present at the funeral. The two Orders of Foresters and the Orange- men, societies to which he belonged, contributed a magnificent wreath and a real beauty was sent up by Mr. Eek- hardt, of the National Casket 00., of Toronto, a gentleman with whom the deceased was very friendly during his business days. A number of personal friends in towncmade nice floral con- tributionsJ The deceased was a little over forty years of age and was well known here as furniture dealer and undertaker. He was an extremely kind husband and an indulgent and affectionate father. ‘Vith the community we join in sympathy to the bereaved ones. Rev. Saunderson addressed the Sunday School children on Easner Sunday. The address was pleasant and helpful and the children enjoyed. it very much. The text was “He is Risen”. John McNiece and his mother took a trip to Toronto last week. John is engaged in the Bank of Commerce in Winnipeg. We are giad to hear of our Varney boy’s success. Eva. Burnett. who is attending the Mt. Forest Business College spent part of the holidays visiting her cous- in Eva. Blyth. The Varney L. U. L. dicussed the advisbility of dressing in uniform for the Twelftl» of July Celebration. They desire the presence of all the brethren at the next meeting. We are very sorry to hear that Mrs. Mansfield Leeson 18 seriousnly ill. The friends and relatives are very anxious about her condition Bert McNiece was home from Mt. Forest Business College the past two Sundays. Wm. and Edith Allan. of Egre- mom, spent Monday eveumg last with Wilbert. and Eva Blyth. As more was no Sunday school on Easter Sunday a number of the A'oung people went to Knox Church, Normanby in 11m afternoon. Avery painful accident occurred utH Wilkinson’s on the First of April. While sawing wood with a circular saw Albert Morrison got his arm caught in the belt and drew it, in between the belt and pulley out i ting the mm to the bone juSt below; the shoulder, severing the muscles: end arteries 80 badly was it cut? that the docwr thought the arm} would have to come 0E, but it Was. subsequently decided not to ampu { tate it. It took three hours to ntitchl and dress the wound and the boy is getting along nicely. Eva McAlister visited her friend Wmnie Lauder a. few days last. week. n 0868"! Best' has imen visiting his? aunt, Mrs. R. J. Allan. ' Mr and Mrs. 8 Patterson. of Glen 1 elg. visited the latter’s Sister Mrs. E R Petty and attended church on; a Sunday 1313:. Miss Edith Allan entertained a few of her friends on Friday night, Miss Petty, of Durham. being amongst the number. Edith returned to her school at GowanstoWu Monday mornning. Tom Allan took the train for the Queen City On Mouoay morping. to seek his fortune We wish him suc- cess. Mrs. A. Vollert who has been poor- ly for some time is. we are glad to say gptring a lot better. will fit any chimney. It will draw freely and perfectly on the meanest chimney that was ever constructed. A Souvenir Range _. . " is built to draw well "I; on any chimney. “the chimney must fit the range. A The GURNEY-TILDEN C0 Every Souvenir is absolutely guaranteed by the makers. Hamilton, \Winnipeg. Montreal and Vancouver KATE COCHRANE. Agent, DURHAM, ONT. Varney‘ THE DURHA M .- CHRONICLE Q..-” w “We never Know We Have a Stomach Unless Something is Wrong- With It.” When you begin to réalize that you have a Stomach it means that this organ is not in good condition, and it is reminding you of the face. Do not. feel discouraged and miser able because of the presence of indi- gestion. It is the best thing in the world for you if you can only see it and give the stomach propel-”treat. ment. Change the weak stomach to a healthy one by using Mi-o-na stom- ach tablets. This remedy is not a mere digestive, giving only tempor. ary relief, but a combination of rem- edies that actually strengthen the stomach, excite the secretion of gas- tric juices and enable the digestive organs to care for food you eat in a natural. normal way. By taking 9. Mi 0 na tablet: before each meal you can enjoy». good din- ner without distress and sufiering, and you will never know that you have a stomach. Our druggisrs soid a. good many 500 boxes of Miâ€"o-na stomach tablets. and the more fhe remady is used, the more friendx' it have, for every bux gives aatisfaccion. We absolutely agree that, your moneywill be refunded shouid you buya 500 bux of Mi-o na Stomach tablets and not be satisfied with the results. Mi 0 ma i-I sow b_\ dillggiifis eV'eryx-.'!mx'e-e.< r-wxli be mm by {nail on receipt. uf price. 500. GRANT has a fine assortment of De- lanetts, Shambrays and Ginghams. \Vrite to-day for a free. sampie package and also give us your symp toms, and one of the best known Stomach Specialists will give you CaSe his careful and personal atten tion uvimouc charge. Bootb’s Miom‘s Company, Buffalo, N. Y, J UST ARRIVEDâ€"$01118 choice ready made suits at Flarity’s. Pain in the headâ€"pain anywhere. has its cam “in “congestion. pain is blood pressureâ€"nothinl ulseususlly. At least. so says Dr. Shoop. and to prove it he has created a. little pink tablet. Thu “blotâ€"called Dr. Shoop‘s Headache Tablet- 005168 blood pressure away from pain centers. Itl enact is charming. pleasingly delightful. Gently. though safely. it surely equalizes the blood circb Itlon. If you have a. headache. it’s blood pressure. 11 it's painful periods with women. same can“. I! you are sleepless. restless. nervous. it's blood mentionâ€"blood pressure. That surely is 3 minty. for Dr. Shoop s Headache Tablets non It in 20 minutes. and the tablets simply distribute the unnatural blood pressure. Bruise your finger. and doesn’t it get red. and swell. and pain you? Of course it does. It’s eon- Mon. blood pressure. You'll find it where min leays. It's simply Common Sense. '0 0011 at 25 cents. and cheerfully recommnl of a range is very impor- tant. Some ranges will draw all right if the chim- ney flue is built In a certain ;. Will Improve Your Figure. THE HEMTHY STUMAOH. They are the smartest mo- dels known to the Corset Manufacturer’s art,science and sense having achieved a wonderful triumph. Dr. Shoop’s Headache Tablets Prices range from $1.00 to $6.00. 0-0 MN .m: 1. u...“ 1-07 In Great Demand This Spring . . Thedemand for our Hand-made Footwear is almost more than we can supply, especially in girl’s and boy’s school shoes. People carry them away about as past as we can get them made These lines don’t cost one cent more than factory made shoes and wear on an average just about double. We never had such a season of Rubber sales. We have a lot of child’s, misses’ and women’s long rubber boots to sell at cost. CASH ONLY. BRING US YOUR FOOT MEASURE AND REPAIRING PEEL, the Shoeman HAND-MADE FOOTWEAR RUBBER WEATHER DURHAM AND OWEN SOUND April 11, 1907