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‘I use them , of course, most deâ€" liberately. And now sir, that you raised the question of the worthiness of my friend to meet you in a comâ€" bat of honor, you must first permit me‘ to state in denying that fitness, every satement that you have made is a falsehood. First, as to his blood: he is a gentleman. And I know that in proving he is your equal in this re- spect, you will pardon me for asking certain questions of you as you will my making certain statements of fact respecting him. Pray sir, who was your father?’ ‘A gentleman. He was the owner The following sto “everyone in this part at Markham Swamp.” a continued story in T' ‘A gentleman. He was the owner of this property; and held.the posiâ€" tion of magistrate in this county as I do.’ Mr. Harland bowed. ‘And who, then, sir, was his father?’ Mr. Ham winced; turned red; and then stood up, glaring at his interro- gator the picture of wild but impotâ€" ‘I will not pre\ss the question, Mr. Ham; I will answer it. He was What we describe as a “common person.“ That is, he was not a gentleman.’ My. Ham’s face was dark with rage; but it soon began to assume its ashen color. (mt r‘ ‘Now, sir, Mr. G] younger son of a Britishlpeerage. FL blood fit to meet in the grandson of a: ‘Now, sir, Mr. Gray’s father 1s a younger son of a fifth earl in the British'peerage. He is therefore by blood fit to meet in the field of honor the grandson of aâ€"Nobody. Then, sir, as to theundefincd charges again- st his chm-eter, they are gratuitous falsehoods. If, with these facts be- fore yéu, a, refusah of satisfaction is still made, I have only this t0 say: the unpleasant, task of horsewlxipping you remains to my friend; while the duty of proclaiming your cmvardice remains to me. What is your amâ€" S\VCI‘ ide.’ ase wait till I write 4 ez Drummond‘y and the g a pen, seated himself at But his fears had so un- iim that he made several at- s ito the ink bottle; and wasted sm’- eral sheets of paper before his hand was steady enough to produce legi~ ble writing. When he had endtd he turned to the visitor: ‘Will you have a glass of spirits before you go. ‘Will you come and breakfast. with me?’ His winging manner was most despicaiiiu. and Harland anSWered in a tone of quiet scorn: ‘No inank you.’ Then placing the letter into liar- Iund's hands, he said; ‘Can this not be made :1 formal en- counter? I have read that this thing is often done.’ ‘thit do you mean. Mr. Ham‘.” "l‘hnt \‘so do not. for example, the bullets. Let it be blank charges] ‘01' course you are at liberty to do what you please in this respevt.‘ Har- hind answered with irony. “But we ‘Of course you are at Imerny to no what you please in this respect,’ Har- land answered with irony. ‘But we shall use bullets.’ ‘My God, Mr. Harland, you seep to delight in taking the part of a monst- e l' ‘That I friend. B be no vali time ing place to: Good mornix further \vor rode pix t7!) 300d Sir, Mr. Gray’s who your language has bet-n never believed that any- ever dare‘to use in my I am construinrd to bo- Aatemcnts respecting your 085 to meet me or: the ar.’ Then as a spasm 01' t convulsed him. he sud- CHAPTER )m 01'1‘0\V matter that your frien arrange. The choice c oons does he propos‘ ‘ning Mr. H 1, whereâ€" n, is this tc 'ever all : story is founded on fact and part of the country who is not 6 np.” The story was first publis] in The Liberal. may he I may add, rests rrange with your say that there can to prevent its tak- H t0 III 111.’ about take and w ed on fact and as the author aptly said try who is not deaf has heard of the gang was first published in 1886. It will run as Gra Na .V I ‘I am very sorry; at the same time v I must point out to you the proprietv of at once requesting him to unWrap ithat we may proceed. You are aware I presume of the quantiy and denom- lination of the apparel for such an lioccasion.’ Druminond joined the bulâ€" iky Mr. Ham; and it was noticed as he -conversed that that gentleman turn- ‘ ed from his morning pallor to a posâ€" ' itive yellow. He at first seemed to refuse; but at last, with a cry much like the low whine of a terrified aniâ€" mal, he began to take off his wraps. Indoing this he turned his back upon ‘You will pardon me, gentlemen,’ Harland said, as he stepped to the front; ‘but I believe I have the right under such extraordinary cireunistan- - T0116 other party. i ces to obtrude myself here.’ ‘What do you mean, sir? How dare you come here?’ cried Mr. Ham in his fear and rage. . , ‘To see that you are disrobed prop- erly, Mr. Ham. 'If you will permit it [the medical gentleman here wili de- , share in prosperity. There are innumerable proofs of this forward march of the dominion in almost every department of national development and national expansion. Practically every checking-up report makes a record or an advance over previous years. emphasizing the claim that it is pre-emmently a gomg con- cern. This fact is recognized by all who have their eye on present-day conditionsâ€"Canadian, American. Brit- ish and foreignâ€"as 1 shall hope tc prove in this series 01 articles. i trust too that they will strengthen the (aim and inspire the confidence 01 all Canadians. regardless of their poli‘ tical impact or effect upon an electior campaign. I hope they will prove thaw Canada is on the up-lgrade in all tha‘ comes under the head 01 prosperity and that the best days are yet to be i agi Ispecxally hopeful that 'some 0 our esteemed editors or great Journal: espousing the Conse‘rvative faith ma: he cheered up by reading these facts Specmlly the Ottawa Journal (Con. which says e‘ditorially: "For five year We had uninterrupted instability 1 our fiscal and trade poliCies while th _,.,A_..‘. “Ala nt‘f‘ida " an merriment in his face. ‘Merciful heaven.’ he said, ‘look at the size of our friend Ham.’ ‘1 have noticed it,’ replied our hero, with a contemptuous curl of his lip. ‘I firmly believe he has half the bedclothes of his establishment wrapâ€" ed about him,’ Rola d interrupted. ‘Proceed with business, Mr. Har- land,’ That gentleman walking up to Mr. Drummond, said: ‘I wish a word with youâ€"Is your master indisposed?’ ed about him,’ Rolafid interrupted. ‘Proceed with business, Mr. Har- land,’ That gentleman walking up to Mr. Drummond, said: ‘I wish a word with youâ€"â€"â€"Is your master indisposed?’ ‘He declares he took a violent cold. and has been suffering of shivers all night.’ ‘I am very sorry; at the same time I must point out to you the proprietv it the success of a government is to oe’measureu by the degree of na- tional prosperityâ€"aim the two go to- gether tor a considerable distanceâ€" tlien the MzickenZie King government and administration may "pomt With pride“ to the satisfactory emstmg con- ditions even thougu party advocates may claim too much credit for im- proved economic or industrial condi- tions. Nature and providence have a share in prosperity. There are innumerable proofs of this cide Whether upon such a Windlass, sunny morning, you require all this raiment. At least you will not re- quire all 'this leather,’ he exclaimed, as he drew out a huge piece which had been fitted so as to cover the entire front of the~ hero’s body down to the hips. ‘You don’t consider wraps 01 this sort necessary for a man with a cold, do you, doctor?’ Harland ask- ed, turning to the medical gentleâ€" man. ‘No; I have not during my practice seen such remedies for colds,’ +119 docâ€" tor replied, with a humorous twinkle in his eye, The highâ€"bred Mr. Ham was a most pitiable object to lockup"- on as his friend proceeded to divest him of a horse blanket. ‘As a real guarantee against added chill, Mr. Ham should have provided himself with a bufialo robe, Mrs Drummond,’ Harland observedâ€"“skin- ny side out and woolly side in,” you know. We would not have objected so much to that.’ ‘What!’ gasped out the brave Mr. Ham, while a gleam of hope shot through his eyes like a sunbeam, ‘Mr. Drummond could ride away and get one in fifteen minutes.’ ‘Mr. Drummond,’ replied Harland, will all be over in three minutes.’ ‘But it would keep me warm g0- ing home." ‘For only three minutes longer. however,’ Harland again replied, ad'- dressing the second. ‘Besides it might be’â€"'-and here stopped short with the manifest intention of tortur- ing the cofardly wretch. It was noâ€" ticed by Roland that Ham was con- stantly casting his eyes up the hol- low, as if expecting somebody. At last a thought flashed upon him. ‘ ‘ Mr. Harland, I belive that Graven llias notified the officers of justice, and that he expects them to come and break up the affair. Let us therefore proceed. He may keep on the re-~ mainder of his wraps. No delay; Imeasure off the ground,’ The two lseconds then measured off fifteen paces ‘Wi safety of Mr 0V Mr. Ham wh ,opped. mught your frim ' with a shot arland observefi. loud enou too; since 1 )ubt is inter: nce would W JiI‘EC nave ! observepl a crack 31‘1‘ t it And ! Canada Marches Forward 1 During Past Five Years he Canada is marching forward under Liberal rule. Even the Conservative leaders and press reluctantly admit It. Canada has been forward dunng the period of time with the Mackenzi: tlor development and national expansion. Practically every checking-up report makes a record or an advance over previous years. emphasizing the claim that it is pre-emmently a gomg con- cern. This fact is recognized by all who have their eye on present-day conditionsâ€"Canadian, American. Britâ€" ish and foreignâ€"as 1 shall hope to prove in this series m articles. I trust too that they will strengthen the taith and inspire the confidence of all Canadians. regardless of their poliv Ucal impact or effect upon an election campaign. I hope they will prove that Canada is on the up-lgrade in all that comes under the head 01 prosperity, and that the best days are yet to be. i agi Ispecxally hopeful that some of our esteemed editors or great Journals espousing the Conse‘rvative faith may he cheered up by reading these facts. Spemally the Ottawa Journal (Con.) which says editorially: "For five years “'0 had uninterrupted instability in our fiscal and trade poliCies while the King govelmnent held offiée." and yet in the same editorial the colored glasses of the writer were exchanged tor clearer ones and lie redeemed nmiselt my writing: "At the presnt‘ moment in Canada all three indices the trend or a nation’s ousmessâ€"Viz. railway traffic. the \olume or checks cashed at banks. and building operations. are pointing upward." And still again, in the very same double-leaded leader. the editor reJOices. as well he may and as'Aall Canadians do. that "Canada has t irri- ed the corner and is haw forging aheed." That's "what I‘m trying to that reveal i I and that he has never fired? Write and prove Two Points of ‘He lies, doctor; it is the-of Ilearn that fromchildhobd been firing at all sorts of thi pistols; and I have never firec Two Points of View. \‘Vhich is the‘ ~' '9 .- Right One? , but to our taslt. and a most agree- able one it is. only hoping that the Montreal Gazette will compliment me with a perusal of these sentences when they appear in prmt so that he " ’ cit-is depression as he _ ‘ like of “shiftlessness and .tivljcertainty. of restlessness and storm ana‘~,’shipwreck”â€"an bad as thatâ€"is heard invthe land, and in the editorial sanctum of the Gazette al- though it 15 700 miles from the stormy and restless sea. Or perhaps it will listen to its neighbor and contempor- ary, the Montreal Witness, which says: “As all prosperity in Canada is dependent on the condition of the great basic industries of the field, forest and mine. it IS encouraging to note that all of these are better off than for years, while there IS gen- eral improvement in manufacturing. 1 agree with the Witness man that we are far removed from the "drch of depression"â€"despite the eXistence of a Liberal government of recent years. Now for‘ the evidences. Let a start be made with a few samples by way of appetizers. leav- ing their amplification for latex record and treatment. They are piclt- ed at random from an ovcrflowmg ‘Your 1: Drummond mon le‘QGn “'6 not in in Why t1 ess, tha‘ ‘11 yet t nas been swame marching unng the past five yearsâ€"a F ume that synchromzes Mackenzie King administraâ€" ARTICLE I plac L Rolan but his life [l the of copy a In ground am rea mste nly ntlem By OBSERVER urd under chppings head ncultur 3161- w orta pistol cried over $300.000.000 in 1925 over 1924: that the export value of wheat during the ten months ending May. 1926. showed an increase of 5143.609.548 over the same period in 1925: that the yield of Canada's. farm produce in 192:: was equal in value to the yield 01 9'] the coal mines in Great Britain: that the western farmer is the richest per leapita in all Canada. or 'in fact in any other country; that the average in- come of the Canadian farmer of $1.- 500 (according to the federal deputy minister of agriculture) represents a distribution of 1.500 million dollars of valuation among the million farm- ers of the country; that the CanadJ ian auto industry is forging steadily ahead. despite some recent prophecxes of calamity when a beneficial tariff adjustment was made: that Canada' chartered banks are handling more checks than at any time since 1920; that the scale of living in 1926 is far in advance of that which people found more or less satisfactory in 1901: that the dairy industry now exceeds mineral production, with a value of $300.000.000 in 1925: that canal traffic has at not is steadily increasingâ€"1,979,623 tons more in 1925 than in 1924; that Can- ada stands high in per capita exports, and that the revenur of the prairie provinces in 1925â€"estimated by the Financial Postâ€"of 31.050.000.000. show- ed an increase of nearly 200 millions over the previous year. More Evidences of Prosperity That the last dominion fiscal year showed a surplus of nearly 534000.000. a $22,300.000 reduction in the net public debt and marked increases of revenue and production In many lines; that Canada's gold production rose from 521500.000 in 1924 to 535.800.- 000 in 1925: that the Canadian west had. in 1925, from the pmnt of View of income the most successful finan- cial year in its historyâ€"per the es- timate of Hon. ’1‘. A. Crerur, who lought ti) know; that our trade With ,the Orient lS steadily increasmg: that our total trade has jumped from $1,501,731.34} in 1921-2't0 $2255.860 in .1925-26. 0 The Testimony of the Customs Still We ev1dences ot "the stag- gering load of. depression": The 90m- inion customs report for June, 1926. stated that Canada‘s trade contmues to increase and Lie Dalfince of exports over Imports 18 favorable. ‘ That the number or Canadian cars moved by Canadian railways has been increasmg Since the end of November. 1925; that the operating profit; 0: the Canadian National Railways show a marked increase. With an operating de- ficn of\$11.500.000 converted into an operating surplus at 334.000.0002 that both railways are spending millions on equipment. extensions. etc.. that British Columbia's industrial payroll increased from $130,000,000 in 1922 to $160,000.000 in 1925; that a successful year. in 1926, is‘ anticipated for the Canadian steel industry; That newsprint exports continuue to increase, totaling $102,000,000 in 1925- 26. along with nearly $50,000,000 worth of wood pulp and $13,056,000 or pulp- wood; That Canada's investment in forest industries has reached $650,000,000; that there are steady Increases m scores of other directions. such as ship- ments of grain from Canadian ,ports: that the unemployment situation in June last~was better than In any month smce 1920; That live stock values are climbmg. mam $641.144.000 m 1924 to 370428100” in 1925. together with correspondzne ixleeases of cattle exports to Great Brnam. 50 much for a few samples of tor- ward marchmg, with more to follow anu witn.mller detaxls 1n later instal- ments. The Royal Bank of Canada 5a,: “there ls a more encouraging UuLlOOK for Canadian Dusmess 1n\1926 man at any time withm the last five years And mesa are “dreg Then nge us more 0 1.0:“ article No. 2. an Irishman,” chimed in Harland. ‘One!’ ‘Oh!’ groaned the respectable Mr Ham. ‘ontinued Next Week s of depression.’ thch Watch Ready to Serve " " YOU We now have a large supply of stock in our yards and solicit your patronage. IF YOU ARE EN THE MARKET FOR Builders’ Supplies, Coal, Wood, Tile, Cement or Feed itgiwiii wiil pay you to see us before purchasing. A large quantity on hdnd and prampt delivery and first-class service is assured. Eangfiafi Sawfly C0. iimited Telephone Thornhill WILCOX LAKE BRICK CO. LIMITED Office Richmond Hill Telephone 92. T. H. Hardware /& Supplies, Limited Phone 33. Thornhill, Ontl SUPER MILEAGE ABLE COL Gasoline Sunoco Amyan Dealers . H. 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