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"It is, though!" "Ugh!" There was nothing to do but for gach boy to sit on his pillow, wrap his feet carefully in the tail of his nightshil't, and so, curled up like an unmonile, to slip down gradually under the clothes. Then, drawing them over his head. he would soon be heard pufllng and blowing long', warm breaths to raise the tempera- lure. Public schools in England fifty years ago were not adapted to luxâ€" ury, or even to daily comfort. One "old boy." who writes about Upâ€" pingham, which was founded in the time of Queen Elizabeth, and had risen into celebrity under the masterâ€" ship of Edward Thring, says that the dormitories there had concrete floors and were delightfully cool in summer. In winter, however, they were of an arctic temperature, for there Were no fires. 10 get into bed would announce, “Clean sheets!" "Oh. I say, you fellows,” he was more likely to call, “look at this!” “Why, what’s up?" “Clean straw, by all that’s horri< ble! 0 my! How cold it is!" "Clean straW! You don't mean iL.’ Minard’s Liniment Cures Holds. 850 One event of the week was sure to rouse in the boys 3. Wave of indig- Iau't horror. This was the appear- mce of clean sheets. which, being of Linen, always felt like ice. No one who was at. Uppingham at that period can ever have forgotten ‘he accents with which the first boy 0" get into bed would announce, First Burglarâ€""Did you make a big h'aul last night?” Second Burg- larâ€"“Didn’t get a thing; somebody had been there before me.” First Burglarâ€"“That’s just it; competi- tion is killing our business.” Since the admission of Wire duty free, Canadians have enjoyed the benefits of cheap fencing of a very desirable kind. This has not only Vastly improved the appearance and value of hundreds of farm houses, but it has added immensely to the comforts of winter travelling over roads that Were formerly very often impassible on account of snow block- ades. To put a check upon this sort. of improvement by a tax that could Work omlv injury to the rural population Without benefit to any other class of the people would be Indeed a serious matter. Besides Working an injury to the farmer, the fenceâ€"manufacturing industry would be demoralized. To increase the cost of Wire, bot-h fence produc- tion and consumption would be reâ€" duced, and farmers everywhere throughout Canada. would be hin- dered in making improvements upon their farms. WOULD PROVE A HINDRANCE TO FARM IMPROVEMENT. If the ellorts of certain parties are successful, the farmers of Canada will have to face a very unjust and burdensome tax. A movement is on foot to have fence wire, which has for a. number of years been admitted into the country duty free, put on the dutiable list. The grades sought to be affected are galvanized iron or steel Wire No. 9, 12 and 18. Practically none of these are made in Canada, and since enormous quantities are used each year in re- placing the primitive rail structures and enclosing prairie farms, the in- jury that a duty would impose upon the rural community could not be readily estimated. "There are only two instances where one can get drink here now, ‘after ten," said a Scotsman at Glas- gow. "They are the railway stations if you are a traveler, and the thea- tres, where, if you have taken a. seat, you can get several till the cur- itain falls. Many of us, hard driven by necessity after ten o’clock, have been compelled to witness some por- tion of London melodramas.” Many of the publicans not unnat- urally complain. They point out the serious inconvenience and discom- fort occasioned to visitors. In some of ghe establishments takings have sunk £20 to £30 a Week. "Some of them would even bring bottles of whiskey round in front of the police office, drink their contents, and then smash the bottles on the pavement in defiance. The natural eflcct of the ten o'clock closing, how- ever, is now showing itself, and in the last three months we have had a. steady diminution of charges. “In 1903, for October, November, and the first three weeks of Decem- ber, the number of cases were re- spectively 311, 274 and 212. For the corresponding period in 1904 the figures were 291, 231 and 167. These figures speak themselves. The effect on the condition of the streets at nights, too, is most satisfactory." “When the new rule was first es- tablished," said a police official, ‘A'the regular drinkers resented it, and out of sheer bravado they drank more than ever, with the result that. we got an increased number of charges. Rules of the Recently-passed Act in Scotland. I! a man living in Glasgow or Ed- inburgh wishes to obtain alcoholic refreshment after ten o’clock at night he must either purchase a. rail- way ticket or a seat at a theatre. Up till last May the closing time for public houses in those cities was eleven o'clock, but since then a n.L centlyâ€"passed Act. has made it com- pulziory for them to shut up at ten. A DREADED LUXURY EARLY CLOSING. The extraordinary resuscitating power of light recently received a. curious illustration in the silver mines at Laurium. 'A mine had been abandoned 2,000 years, and the seed of some poppies was found beneath the slab of a species which had dis- appeared for twenty centuries. The slab being removed, in a short time the entire space was covered with the most gorgeous show of poppies. After their twenty centuries’ rest they had bloomed as vigorously as CYCI‘ It is not generally known that there is a. telegraph across the southern desert lands of the Australian con- tinent of 2,000 miles in length, and which runs partially through an unâ€" inhabited country and long tracts of a waterless desert. While it was being constructed over 2,000 tons of materials had to be carried far into the interior, and many of the iron and wooden piles were conveyed 400 miles. A recent report says that the wear and tear of this telegraph construction has been inconsiderable, but there is great. dilliculty found in‘ supplying the stations across the desert with operators. The boats full of women and chil- dren were lowered by the troops and sailors who remained on board fighting the fire. One of the barrels of powder exploded tearing a hole in the hull and spreading the flames through the stern. After twenty- four hours’ work they were success- ful in extinguishing the flames, leav- ing the vessel 8. more shell. A storm added to the difficulties, but the boats were picked up and the vessel arrived safely at Mauritius. On November 11111, in the early hours of the afternoon, the cargo in the after hold was found to be on fire, and all efi‘orfs to get at the seat of the trouble were in vain. When all cflorts had proved unavailing some one on board asked what would be their fate if the powder, in the magazine were afl‘ected. Volunteers came forward, and amid the dense smoke and flames they managed to clear away all the powder except two barrels, which could not be reached. Death of Captain Castle, of the Sarah Sands. There has just died in England Captain John Squier Castle, the heroic master of the Sarah Sands, at the age of eightyâ€"two years. In an hour of grave peril, when hunâ€" dreds of lives depended on his courâ€" age, coolness and resourcefulness he played his part manfully. He was in charge of the transport. Sarah Sands bound from Portsmouth for Calcut- ta, when she caught fire in Novemâ€" ber, 1857, when about 4-00 miles from Mauritius. There were on board about 300 rank and file of the 54th regiment, under Limit-Col. Mofl‘att, and a. number of women and children, and the ship also car- ried large quantities of Government stores. ‘ Rheumatism and Dropsy are causâ€" ed by the poisons disondcrml kid- neys fail to strain out of the blood. Cur:- the Kidneys with Dodd's Kidney Pills, and the cured Kidneys will remove the cause of the Rheumatism or Drupsy. Without cause there can be no disâ€" ease. Windsor, Ont., Fob. 6.-â€"-(Special). How quickly Rheumatism and Dl'opsy can be cured when the right. mcdicine is used is shown in the case of lIr. Jno. McDonald, a retired farmer living at 130 Langlois Avenue here. Mr. McDonald says: “For tWo years I was troubled with Dropsy. My legs were terribly swollen, and though I tried many medicines nothing gave me any rc- lief till I tried Dotld’s Kidney Pills. Two boxes of them cured me so completely that I haVe had no re- turn of the diseases in years." DODD’S KIDNEK PILLS SOON DROVE AWAY RHEUMAâ€" TISM AND DROPSY. Case of 8. Windsor Man Who Suf- fered Two Years Before he Dis- covered the Right Remedy- CURE WAS QUICK AND PERMANENT O VE RLAND TELEG RA PII HEROIC DEED RE CALLED POWER OF L] G H 'I‘ "Would you oblige me," said the reporter. who gets novel interviews, "by telling me what book has helpâ€" ed you most in your life?” After a. thoughtful pause the great man answorcd: "My bank book." I To prove to you fine in f‘ \ Chnne'l Ointment in acct-rain u and absolute cure for each and every form of “china bleedingnnd protrudin piles. me manufacturers have guaranteed it. atom lmonials in the daily press and ask your neigh- wm whatthcy think ofit. You can use it and get 'our money back it not, cured. 600 a box. at 11 sealers or EDMANBONJSATEB 65 Co. Toronto I, "Time Is money, they say,” ro- murkcd the chronic loafer. “Well, maybe it is,” rejoined the village publicnn, "but if it's all the same to you I wish you would spend a little more money here and a little less time.” Dr. Chase’s Ointment Shirt waists and dainty linen are made delightfully clean and fresh with Sunâ€" light Soap. 53 Used in H.B.K. Mitts, Gloves and Moccasinsâ€"tough as whale- bone, flexible, soft, pliable, Scorch- “Pinto” An admirable food, with all its natural qualities intact, fitted to build up and maintain robust health, and to resist Winter’s extreme cold. It is a valuable diet. for children. Shell Cardavan No Breakfast Table complete without The Most Nutritious and Economical. Bell (romantic)â€""Wou1d you mar- ry a man because he was rich?" Nell (cynical)â€""No, I wouldn’t; but I might refuse to marry a. man be- cause he wasn't rich.” Some of the Japanese tradesmen in the smaller towns of Nippon have a. curious Way of advertising their business. On their right forearms they tattoo figurmeâ€"the shoenuakei a shoe;the woodcuttm; an axe;thu butcher, a cleaver. IInderneath these emblems are such inscriptions as, “I do my work modestly .1an cheaply,” or, "I am as good at my trade as most of my fellows." When they are looking for Vvork they hare their arms, and walk about the street. "I would say that I do not know of a medicine that has stood the test of :ime like MINARD’S LI‘NI- MEN'I‘. It, has been an unfailing re- medy in our household ever since I can remember, and has outlived dozens of wouldâ€"be competitors and imitations.” Lever'n Y-Z (Wise Head) Disinfect.- ant, Soap Powder is better than other pOWdcrs. as it. In both soap and disinfectant. The publisher of the best Farmer’s paper in the Maritime Provinces in writing to us states: Busterâ€"Don’t you believe, the world owes you a living? Hustlerâ€" 'Yes, but the trouble iS'it Won't pay up, and I have to work to collect the money. Butcherâ€""What, can I do for you, mum?” Young Wifeâ€"(trying to give hexself the air of a veteran): "One pound of beef sausages, but without bone, please." an.W1)yn( ow‘v Bo wumo SYRUP has been 1391 by millionol mochtra {or their children while teachin; lung: baube‘ mm, softens the gums. allayapain. aural nindcolicJeguluLea theucomnch and bowels, undis the heatreuneuylur U 31'.th Twenty-five cents a bobble bola by til-Muzak. Luruughuun me world. Be sure and ask tut'uuu. . Wmano Husoox-nmusnmr." 2.5â€"4“ Mmard’s Liniment [lures Diphtheria "I don’t see how you can stand the horrible fickleness of your climâ€" ate." “Sir, what you call fickleness we admii‘e as versatility.” Magistrate â€" What’s this man charged with? Officerâ€"Av ye mane phwat’s he loaded with, yer Honor, Oi think 'tis moshtly Whiskey an’ the loike o’ thot. THE DAV\_I_§9_I)I _c0MMIsSIoN n-_ POULTRY The That you may be fully informed on the subject before becoming Involved write to Masten, Star & Spence‘ Toronto, can. The World Famous TUBULAR CREAM SEPARATOR TO ALL ENTERPRISING JAPS In violation of our Canadian Patents, an imitating cream separator called the “Uneeda.” has in some localities been of- fered for sale and suits at law are now pending against the manufacturers thereof. Under the law a USER of these in- fringing machines is also liable for all damages resulting to the patentee through his use thereof. We hereby inform you that in buying or using one of these so-called "UNEEDA" separa- tors you not only get a. very inferior separator, incapable of giving you such results as you should have, but you bu_v a law suit with all its expensive attendance and with a practical cer- tainty of the early loss of the machine and a. verdict of heavy damages against you. ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: We are the sole owners and licensees of all patents and rights on Sharples Separator Go., West Chester, Pa., U.S.A. r" fiver Slny Years Inquiries may also be made from our WARNING: Cor. Welt Mar-kc; Rnu-a'oiéorno «t only get a. very inferior separator, incapable of such results as you should have, but you bu_v a law 1 its expensive attendance and with a practical cer- pure Shiloh’s Qénsumption K A BSENT-MINDED. Mrs. Schoppen â€" “I want five pounds of sugar, please." Grocerâ€""Yes’m; anything else?" Mrs. Schoppenâ€"“No, that’s all; I’ll take it with me if it isn‘t too heavy a. package." Groceryâ€"“Oh, it’ll only weigh three or four pounds, ma'am." Minard’s Liniment Cures Distemper Gentleman in Crowdâ€""Now; sir, what are you doing with your hand in my pocket?" Suspicious-looking Personâ€""Beg parding, sir. Sheer habsence of mind, sir. You see, I yours." “I wonder why people always speak of the Earth as she?" “It’s natural encugh. Ndbody knows ex- actly what her age is.’5 Minatd’sLiniment Cures Barget inflows BRITISH AMERICAN DYEING 00. DEEP SOIL GRAIN AND GRASS farms for sale; near Yorkton, Assiniboia; on crop payments. James Armstrong, 4 Richmond street. cast, Toronto. mum and Onrlln “a Km 01.."- cle|;;d The. mxomtbru‘nt. low-l. thebeuplzooll B, ANITOBA IMPROVED FARM lands {or sale, all located in the famous Wawanesa district. The Souris Valley is the ai'dcn of Manitoba and the Wawauesa istrict is the Garden of the Souris Valley. These farms are for sale at reasonable prices and on good terms, all located near markets, schools and churches. Write for lists and lur- ther particulars to the Souris Valley Land Company, Wawauesa, Manitoba. EEATHER DYEING "FOR SALEâ€"LAND, SUITABLE F‘ _ fruit and dairy Inrmina en 4 ,_‘ guru, uUAAnDLD rUfl. E fruit and dunâ€"y farming in tha best clixr-zwze in Canada, no irri ation. Apply to J. G. McCallum, almon Arm, B. C. We can handle your poultry elthu Alive or armed to best ldvantago‘ Also your butter, eggs, honey and other produce. La. gfippe, pneumonia. and influ- enza often leave a. nasty cough when they’re gone. It is a dangerous thing to neglect. Cure it with i The Lun vure Tank: 8 The cure that is guaranteed by your druggist. Prices: S. C. WELLS 8.- Co. 309 25c. 50c 81 LeRoy, N.Y..Toronto. Can. ISSUE N0. 5â€"05 rv i I VUI, 8h" TORONTO. solicitors. ION?“ leltod