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In our item last week on Noxious Weeds, following the line laid down in a pamphlet on the “feeds of On- tario, by Prof. F. C. Harrison, B. S. A., we endeavored to Show simply why Weeds are injurious, and how they are Spread from place to place. Following up the work, as outlined, we shall next give an abridgmeut showing HO'N WEEDS ARE CLASIFIED. Weeds may be clawified according to the length of tune they live, as follows :-- Wmnm Axxuam. those which germin- ate late in summer or autumn. pass the winter as seedlings, or inmature plants, and complete the 'cycle of their existence by blooming, fruiting and dying during the following summerâ€"Examples. Chess and Shephards purse. - C n A_‘.\'.\'UAL§, pr waste that germinate, bioom that and dxe 11: 01:8 season. BIENNIALS. those which produce leaves and roots the first year, and flowers and seed the second year after which they die. The wild carrot and evening primrose are examples. PEREXXIALS, those which last from year to year blooming and seeding annually. They are divided into two classes. (a) Those with underground creeping stems, such as Canada Thistles. (b) 'lhose with roots that do not spread underground, as Chicory and Plantain. ERADICATIOX OF WEEDS. To destroy Weeds re uires determination and knowledge of met ods of tillage and cm ping. Few farms are free from weeds, an the question of how to clean them is most important to the farmer. In the first place it is recommended that all obstructions to cultivation such as stone piles be removed, and that snake fences which form a harbor for weeds be got rid of as soon as possible. Wild oats, wild mustard seed and other such seeds have great vitality and if brought to the surface will germinate i thrmgh buried for twenty years. The best method to destro annuals and biennials is by frequent shallow cultivation early after harvest in stubble ground and in sod .plow- ed for the following year, and at the proper season, (5 ring and summer among hoed crops we as potatoes, carrots. mangels, corn etc. By shallow cultivation the seeds are kept near the surface, and by frequent stirring of the soil they are madeito s rout; and having sprouted they can be kil ed by further cultivation. In the case of perennials, it is necessary to study their habits and ascertain how they grow and propagate themselves from year to year in order to keep them in check. A close examination of almost any of them will show that the buds. from which the young plants start are near the surface of the soil. llence shallow cultivation is the1 most atfective method of destroying them.‘ Deep plowing only transplants the buds to a greater depth and increases the trouble. Therefore to destroy perennials plow shallow and cultivate frequently using a grabber or subsoil plow when necessary to stir the soil to a greater depth. Cultivation must be early after harvest and throughout the fall in stubble ground and sod, and in spring and summer among root crops. THE CHRONICLE. Canada thistles, sow thistles. couch-grass. etc. can, be destroyed by gang plowing about the middle of May about three inches deep and harrowing thoroughly, and again in about two weeks, when the weeds are nicely up, cultivate with a. common spring- tooth cultivator with wide points that over-‘ lap so as to cut all every plant two or three inches below the surface. Then harrow to pull up the plants and leave them to die. In June and July a repetition of the opera- tion will be generally effective. X E“? 'WEEDS Information had been sought for and obtaxned_regarding new_ weeds throughout , -L:_ Ulllvulllvu Dvsuluauln ..v.. .. -____ V, '_ the province, and nearly every township has its list. of new tormentoz‘S. It is not necessary to go over the whole lot, but we will quote what is said in this connection about the County of Grey alone. The infor- mation regarding our County states “ Rag- weed spreading very fast in Proton, Egremont Bentinck and Sarawak town- ships. False Flax establishing itself in Egremont, andIPlaintain in Sydenbam and St. Vincent.” As to the ways in which the above weeds have been introduced, the answers are various, but the general opinion is directed towards two aqencies, (l) lmpure seed especially (mass and CLOVER. seed ; (2) the threshing machine. The writer then goes on to say that “Several grades of clover seed are sold by seedsnien:â€"No. 1. or the best quality is usually clean, but MOST OF 11‘ Is EXPORTED. as Canadian farmers willi x0? pay the price asked for this grade. No. l 2, or second grade. is the kind generally sold in country stores throughout the province. but the blame is not attached to the stores more than to the farmers who refuse to pay the price necessnrv to secure the b6s‘t seed.” In a concluding paragraph Mr. Harrison urges that " every farmer, no matter what the assertions of the sellers may he. should examine carefully with a glass all grass and clover seed which he thinks of sewing on his land; and in case he discovers foreign seeds which he does not know, let him send samples to the Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph, and all such samples will be promptly examined and re- portod upon.” W. Irwin, A very daring but fortunately un- successsful attempt was made on} Saturday evening last when a gangj of rufiians undertook to blow up lock‘ No. 24 of the Welland Canal near 'l‘horold. Two explosions were made but the damage is reported as trifling and comparatively little expense will be incurred in mending the breach. Had the attempt proved successful for the conSpirators a large portion of the town of 'l‘horold would have been flooded with much damage to life and property. Much Speculation is indulged in as to the motive for the dastardly act, but no definite conclusion seems to have been arrived at. The dynami- tarfis were from the American side. Some suppose them to be Boer sym- pathisers while an apparently more feasible theory is that they are hirelings of capitalists or labon to cripple to Welland Canal in order" Dynamiters at Welland Canal. Noxious Weeds. APRIL 26, 1900. [continued next issue.) Editor and Proprietor. The three culprits engaged in the act were cleverly captured, and are know in custody at Niagara. vaunua a U”VA -u vv '7‘. - fie, hence it. would be quite possible for a few fire-brands to devise a. scheme to cripple the Canadian tran- sportation route in its most, vital part.” ‘ O l 1 present at the great enters ucubu.i After his capture he was sent to; Virginia as a slave, remaining five; years in that State, where he married' the mulatto half~sister of a wealthy planter. Wm. Triplett. Though freed through the influence of this man. he and his wife were seized in Kentucky as “ runaway s.” and again sold into slavery. After another five years of bondage, they were dis- covered by Triplett. who took steps to have them set at liberty. Their master determined to take them to. New Orleans and sell them, but Hall ilearned of his intention and escaped into Ohio on the eve of the departure. ' He was pursued with bloodhounds.j but according to his story threw the dogs off the scent by rubbing onions on his feet. He had intended to earn enough money to purchase his wife’s freedom. but when he manag- ed to reach his old Indian friends again in Essex county he forgot his good intentions and never heard of her again. He married a Squaw and had one son, who is now an Indian preacher near Saginaw, Mich. “all came later to Toronto, and was appointed interpreter to the farm instructor of the Indians ou the Credit Reserve. He had meanwhile deSerted his squaw and now married a half-breed daughter of a sergeant in the British forces stationed here. On the breaking out of the rebellion! in 1837, Hall was taken prisoner by a gband of rebels and compelled to act lat-2a guide. Shortly afterwards he 'went to the Georgian Bay country and squatted on a piece of land in the Village of Sydenham, now Owen Sound. A number of scars attested the truth of his statements about the engagements in which he fought in the \Var of 1812. 1d A Man With a. Strange History- When about ninety-five years old, Daddy Hail lost the last of his teeth. v"““ v â€"â€"--â€"â€" He was also at. that. time quite bald. But after he had passed the century mark, nature supplied the old man with several new teeth and a thick crop of wool. This seems incredible, but it; is fully authenticated. The wife whom Hall married in Toronto died after about a year, and he married his fourth wifeâ€"a white woman. She survives him. and is now about eighty-five years old. By this wife he had a family of nineteen, all of whom are dead except fise daughters. His eldest daughter is a great-grandmother. Mr. Frank Sullivan, of London, spent last week with the Hunt. fami- 1y. You mav look for small budgets now Mr. Editor, as everyone is too busy to make news for us. Mr. John Richardson, who spent the winter with relatives here, re- turned last week to Port Elgin. We know of one who will miss him. Rev. Mr. Magwood occupied the pulpit here on Sunday in behalf of the Educational Fund. Mr. and Mrs. Calvert have been on the sick list of late. but hope to see them around again soon. Master Bert. Wilson, of Glenroad- en. spent Sunday with friends here. Mr. Jos. Corbett, Jr , of Sault Ste. Marie. returned home, and is hust- ling things at present. Mr. Wm. Mighton, who left a short time ago for the lower settle- ments, has returneti for his Easter hofidays. AN ENORMOUS 3ALE. To all whovae felt. the evil effects of de- ranged kidneys it is interesting. to know that Dr. A. \. '. Chase’s Kidney-Liver Pills are meeting with enormous sale and unpar- alleled sqccess in this district. Baclgaches and aching kidneys are fast becoming a thing of the past where Dr. A. W. Chase’s Kidney~Liver P1118 are known. One cent a dose, 25 cents a box, at all dealers. (Toronto Saturday Sight.) THURSDAY. â€"~â€"-oâ€"‘ 0.. --~o-â€"â€"â€"â€" VICKERS. The Gold Remedy Company’s prize of a fur cap and a pair of kid gloves to the most successful farmer was won by John Gray by thirty-seven votes. Mrs. James Eden won the set- dishes for driving a dozen nails the shortest time. The funeral of the late Mrs. Joseph Mack to Maplewood Cemetery on Sunday last was largely attended by friends and relatives. The deceased was held in the highest esteem by all who knew her. The friends have our sincere sympathy in their be- reavement. -a 1 "v-v' v-â€"â€"_~ _, on Sunday morning last was well at- tended by friends and relatives, many of whom followed the remains to Durham Cemetery where she was buried beside her husband who pre- ceded her about cwo years ago. Rev. Mr. McGrcgor ofl‘iciatei at. the grave. All join in sympathy ,with me be- reaved family. We regret also to chronicle tne death of Mrs. Mchece, who died on Monday morning last after a week’s illness. The deceased lady was well- known in the community as a kind obliging neighbor, and was much reSpected by all who knew her. The funeral took place Tuesday to Maple- Wood Cemetery whither the remains were followed by many sympa- thising friends and relatives. We tender our sympathy. Miss Mary Gordon was the guest of her siSter, Mrs Eden, last, week. .\ rs. Adam Little received a letter last. week from her husband who is now in Lumsden, Ass-a. He likes the place well, is doing a. rushing: busi- ness and is always anxious to get THE CHROXICLE every week. “’9 wish you Success Adam, and hope you'll bring lots of money home. 1%. Pettigrew has secured a fine position on a farm out west‘ and so did Johny Wilkinson. The Western people know a good man when they see him. A ‘ . Jack Sirrs is thinking of making unto himself a wife if the rush hangs out as well as it, has so far. Miss Minnie Gadd, after three or four months’ stay with her aunt in Hamilton returned home last week looking hale and hearty. James Gadd, 0t Hampden visited at the parental home last Sunday. Dc. Chase’s Syrup of Linseed and TM- pentiue is umther’s fuwrite remedy fur croup. bronchitis, usthum, coughs, colds and mm: throat. It. has by far the largest. sale of remedy fur coughs and Culds, It is pleasant to the taste, prbmpt in action and 13 an absolute safeguard against consump- tion and pneumonia. 25 cents u bottle. Family size 60 cents. The Toronto Daily Star is lllSll‘ll) u- : ting to its readers the finest portrait of Lord Roberts which we have ever seen, and as fine a piece of work as the lithographer’s art can produce. It is printed on extra heavy-coated calendered paper, in fifteen colors, and is 18 inches by ‘24 inches in size â€"â€"-suitably framed it would adorn the walls of any house. We are not surprised to know that it is having a very wide popularity. The famous , General is pictured in the scarlet and gold uniform of afield-marshal of the Imperial army, wearing on his breast the medals and Clasps of his many campaigns. Ii Lord Roberts, as Kipling says, has long been the idol of the British army, he has lately, according to letters from South Africa, become the idol of our Cang adian Soldiers as well. In puttingi out this portraitâ€"as handsome a one as it is possible to produceâ€"the To- .ronto Star has given another proof of its extraordinary enterprise. Whatever the Star does it does well. The picture usually retails at. {)0 cents ; the Star sends it by mail for a coupon and 10 cents. ‘MOTHER’S FAVORITE. Lord Roberts’ Portrait. VARNEY . srv‘ so. vâ€"o so tu chronicle the :Nxcce, who died on of i ,. . {est the Urine .. . . 1 DC IIP‘KU'U‘LC .1511.) was». ___ _ _ of m: kndneys by an exammauon of the urine. It is not necessary. however, to be an expert in order to tell if the kidneys are deranged. You can conduct an examination yourself. Allow the urine to stand for twenty-four hours in a glass bottle or ve§sel. If at the end of that mm. it contains a SCdlant resembling brickdus: Allow the urine to stand tor twenty-tour uuuu 3 in a glass bottle or vessel. It at the end of that time it contains a sediment resembling brickdust you may be certain that the kidneys are sluggistx and inactive, and that they are leaving deadly poisons in the system which will in time produce terribly fatal complications. As an invigorator of the kidneys Dr. Chase’s Kidney-Liver Pills are of inestimable value. They act directly and naturally, and make the kidneys, liver, and bowels regular, active. and healthy. ”V'CUWJ 1 Dr. Chase’s Kidney-Liver Pills positively. per- manently, and promptly cure Bright's dxsease, kidney and liver disorders, backache, lumbago, rheumatism, and all the painful and fatal com- ‘ - -‘ ' “-uâ€" At OK. kntz|r rncuumuam, auu .- ..... .. r..___- _7_ gentions of the filtering organs of the body. e sale of this great kidney remedy is enormous throughout this continent and Europe. Th’o merit is proclaimed by scores of thousands oi ateful cured ones. One pill a dose, 2 5 cents a ox, at all dealers, or EDMANSON, BATES 8: C0,. Torbnto. A big necktie may cover a dirty shirt. It’s not safe to judsre a man '5 bank account by the clothes he wears. One Swallow doesn’t make a sum- mer, but as Tom. was going for a quart bottle of paregoric he felt he had one that was making it awful hot for him. A woman who married a eynical 01d bachelo1 and succeeded in keep- ing him in good hum01, explained, her success by saying She always fed the brute well. A man who files to buy seed at half price shouldn’t grumble if his turnip patch \m'ns out, to be wild mustard. “ A thin" that hasn’ t brains (31101211 to be a. fool” is about the best definition of a Dude. A gill hates to be called a goose but one is seldom found that objects to bLingc called a duck. If a shoddy pedler gulls you don’t blame THE Utmoxww. We’ve been preaching home patronage all along. If a business man writes us about people buying; out of tmvn he should be careful to do so on home printed stationery. The Faith Cure may be effective, but. a. litrle plaster is liable to help its curative qualities. " Spn‘rooxs are to be placed upon the streets of London at all the prin- cipal corners ” says the Hepworch Journal. It isn’t right to put tempt- ation in the way. Some dare-devil will be sure to spit in them. SEVEN’IEEN YEARS OF TORTURE. “ I had a bad cough for seventeen years” writes Mrs. Sam'l Hamilton, of Lawnville, Tenn. “ No doctor or medicine could cure it. until one year' ago I began to use Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption, which did me more good than all other med- icines I ever used. It; is trulv a. grand cure for stubborn Coughs, Colds and Throat and Lung troubles.” Positively cures Consumption, Pneu- ‘monia. Grip, Bronchitis, Asthma, Hay Fever and Group. Price 50 cts. and $1.00. Guaranteed. Trial bot- ties free at all Druggists. DURHAM CHRONICLE In the Matter of the Estate of John R. Morden, late of the Township of Glenelg in the County of Grey, Farmer, Deceased. LV SUANT to “The Revised Statutes of Ontario” 1897, chapter 129.. that all credit- ors and others having claims against the estate of the said John R. Morden. who died on or about the 26th da of December 1875. are required on or be ore the 26th day of April. 1900, to send by post pre-paid or de- liver to David H. Morden. Walkerton P. O. surviving. Executor of the last will and testament of the said late John R. Morden. or to Messrs. Shaw 8:. Shaw of the town of Walkerton in the county of Bruce. solicitors for the said Execqtor of the last will and testament of the said deceased. their Chris. tian and surnames” addresses and descrip- tions, the full particulars ot their claims, the statements of their accounts and the nature of the securities and liens, it any held by them. ‘ ' And further take notice that after such? last mentioned date the said Executor will l proceed to distribute the assets of thede- ceased among the parties entitled thereto,‘ having regard only to the claims of which the 'shall then have notice. and that the sax Executor will not be liable for the said assets or any rt thereof to any person or ersons of w ose claims notice shall not have been received by them at the time of such distribution. “v.â€" â€"___ -7- - .-_ SHAW SHAW. Solicitors for David H. Mon-den, Executor of John R. Morden, deceased. Dated this 2lst day of March, A. D. 1930. MW 10 EHEDITUHS. It 23115 ilze stats of the Kidneysâ€"~10 make the Kidneys healthy use Dr. Chase’s Kidney~Liver Pills. . . O'l'ICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PUR- HITS AND MISSES. --<. 06. O»- Q.‘ .â€"-¢ .335 the health Attend the Best,â€"-|t Pays! YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN SHOULD EX- ercise great care in choosing a school. Money is not easy to et therefore it should not, be 3 ent foolishly. fore 'ou decide to spend a. do r let us correspond wit a you. Our cata- logue tells you about our superior advantages. Commence your course now. Our attendance is increasin year by year. A large number of recent. st-u' ents have accepted good situations. Students in attendance tlns year from Canada. United States and Newfoundland. IMPLEMENT WAREHUBMB Winter Goods! Sewing Machines HE THOROUGHBRED DU RH A M Bull. " Normanby Diamond.” number mam" wxll be kem for servxce at Lot 46, Inlwfiull. " Normanby Diamond.” number 2866?, will be kept for service at Lot 46, Con. 3, W. G. R. Terms, $1.00. WM. SCARF. Proprietor, Anril IGâ€"Qm. ABERDEEN. April 16-20}. Dozen Eggs Wanted READY - MlXED - PMNT his own mint- Every Person er by 1mg our Ready-Mixed Paint. We have enough paint in our establishment to paint; the whole town and half of the country, and it is the right quahty. JUST RECEIVED an immense ship- ment of Tree Pruners and Pruning Saws. A large as- sortment of Fence Wire just; to hand. Our American Steel Woven Wire Fence is ahead of anything yet manufactured. CHAS. M°KINNON’S If You Require a Churn . . . . CUTTERS-Large Stock, Best Makes, Cheaper than ever. ROBESâ€" Large Variety, from $4. 00 up. Call and secure one of our 250 ROOT Pulpers, Straw Cutters, «$.50. NEW WILLIAMS and RAY- MOND, a. Very Large Stock of the latest improved Cabi- net and Drop Top Stands, at The Very Lowesu Prices. SEE THEM ! BELL PIANOS and Organs. STOVEsmAIarge stock of Mo. Clary’s famous Model Cook- ing Stoves. Fancy Parlor . Stoves, Box Stoves, Coal Stoves, etc.. at prices that will surprise you. UPPER TOWN -â€"-- Bull for Service. Remember that. we only reliable ' Bicycle ma tured. the “ DOMINION.” STRATFORD, Ont. 500,000 IN EXCHANGE FOR â€"-~ W. J. ELLIOTT. Principal. Do not fail to see our “ Buttercup ” ROCKER CHURN. it Speaks {or itself. Whips- .432 m- \‘1’! “IN Nb W. D. CONNOR Shop will be Open every Wednesday and Saturday. Ail REPAIRING promptly and prop-Z erlv attended to. ‘ Th3 Leading; Import Of Seeds are now in szock including all the Staple Field and Garden Seeds. Large buy- ers supplied at; CLOSE Wnomcsama RATES. - Suozu Beets, Cmrots Mange] Wurtzel Tumip Seeds. Dwmt Escex Sowing Rape. Ametinan Banadian Seeds: Field and Garden.â€"-(Jm‘n, Tums, Hungarian and Millc' FEEDING S'l‘ITFFS.-â€"-â€"-Ground Oil Cake in lungs of 100 punnds. Urogmd Liusoml m 1mg30f100 pounds, Linseed, British 1191‘“? and “Mlle prcv 7-H]. packagv fur 21:. Land Plaster in bags, \Vin‘dsut' Salt. 59w" 1'*'i:i‘4N-‘?‘- Early Vaughan, Carman’s No. 9, Galvanized and Iron Pip- mg; Brass, Brass Lined and Iron Cylinders. S $4 \3/ b. “It \gI; (A b\ $7 2 A A I ~‘l’4S"! ix" s22. it? ’4? ’11? ’1 5"; NJ Pumps from $2 upward. ,-â€"()'.\’I()XS: Dutch Sets 10c perpound, Top Onions, Potato ()niuns. English Potato Onions. Manufacturer of And Dealer in â€" .W. D. CONNOR. Rose of the North, Pride of America And Oldest Seed House in Town. APRIL '3) 6, 1900. I Melligan Property on George Street, 'gone acre of good land in good location, a Idesirable residenoe, will be sold on easy i erms. Apply to 1 ED. MILL“; AX, Palnxerstor. { or to W. CALDER, Durham. !.Tan. 27. 1900. If CLOVER SEED. ' 75 to $6. 00 hush TIMOTHY SEED. $1.30 to $2. 00 hush Jan. Shoes made for all kinds of diseased )r deformed feet. A CALL SOLICITED. Mill Streetâ€"~11: Rear of Calder’s Block. Lower Town, Durham RICK HOUSE AND LOTâ€"5TH]? Druggist and Seedsman I Genera} Blacksmith. . MORAN, ORSESHOEING A SPECIALTY: For Sale. ~ng 5‘"; wwé s7. _ 711W v. 3. \ ¢!k ,8 ca 7 LI IN