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Over forty years ago, the Writer spent his first two years as teach- er in 13.8.5. No. 1, St. Vincent and Collingwood, and on only one 'occasion, a year later, did we visit the school until a week ago last Friday, when we dropped in for a few minute New black-boards have been add- ed and woodwork may have been repainted in the nearest match to color, but otherwise ' “just the same. ago." the essence of knowledge, clarified and puri- fied. no doubt, by the advanced “kultur” of the four intervening grand-children of those drank deep from the great foun- tain of knowledge and gazed with wonder at the thought how “one small head could carry all he ” Well do we remember the knew. first professional visit of the late what a huge Inspector Gordon, we felt in our throat and made a little mistakee’xat morn- ing. We knew he mad it, and he knew that we ’ knew it. It wasnt through ignorance. it was only a slight error, but slight as it was. the but the indellible picture of that awful moment is still vivid in the pages of our memory. through personal ?. That was 3 Recently Dr. Button, medical health officer, sent three samples of water to the provincial analvst in. TOronto to ascertain, if possible whether the general supply of the town had any connection with recent cases of typhoid. 'v _ The samples were taken from the artesian well at the cement works, the artesian well supplvjng part of the town, and the supply coming from the springs south of Trinity church, and piped to resi- dents on the east side of the town. The analysis showed the cement supply to be absolutely pure and showing no trace of 1 typhoid baccillus, and from thel other sources of supply only a very slight indication, which was crnsidered a negligible quantitv. the flowing well being the purer ‘water of the two samples. From mentioned and causes of the disease must be sought in other directions. DURHAM’S WATER SUPPLY PRONOUNCED “GOOD” 5 As wells may be contaminated or causes may be found in the food supply, a further investiga- tion. is desirable in order to get at the real source of the trouble. For the safety of the public' it would* be well to institute a general inâ€" vestigation in which there would be some trouble and labor in con- nection, but so far as we are aware the expenses otherwise would be comparatively light The increased and increasinc numâ€" ber of cess-pools and other con- taminating influences may be the cause of the evil: In any event. DURHAM. JUNE 24: the public should know, and .1 thorough investigation is 1!: order. It falls to our lot this week to chronicle the death of one of the best known men in Durham and vicinity in the person of Mr. W. K Reid, whom death claimed at an early hour on Tuesday morn- ing. The deceased gentleman was born in Sanquhar, Scotland, on the 11th day of April, 1839. and was therefore in his 77th year. His boyhood days were spent in the land of the heather, and in 1850 he had as teacher a grandson and namesake of Robbie Burns, the great national poet of Scot- Locxme BACKWABD IRWIN, Editor and Proprietor In 185â€"! he came to Canada "with is parents and members of the DEATH OF W. K. REID rty years 330’. :her is a mece 0f the children to uses the essence {9 and gazed ‘With 1915. famil‘y and for a yeara'nd a half they settled near Paris before moving to the township of Bentinck in the winter of 1856. where he spent the greater part of his remaining life. He remain- ed on the farm till his health failed in 1862. Then he attended the country school and by his ability and persistent energy was enabled next year to secure a third class certificate at the eXam- third class certificate at the eXam- ination in Owen Sound, and later took his second and first class certificates. He commenced teaching in Jan-‘1 nary, 1864, and taught that year.' but remained at home during 1865 and again entered the Work in January, 1866, and remained at it continuously for 35 years, until 1900, when he retired from the profession and took up .the work of insurance and continued at this till forced to give up in Septem- ber of last year, by weakness from anaemia. He was then forc- :ed to take to his bed Where he was confined till the spirit took its everlasting flight on Tuesdav morning. - During the whole 36 years of histeaching experience he ren-l dered service in many of the rural '7 schools, but always in one or other 0: the four townships adja- cent to Durham. He was consider- ed a good, thorough‘ conscien- tious and painstaking teacher, as many who were under his instruc- tions now fullyrealize. In religion he was a Christian ;character and a most devoted member of the Methodist church, in which he spent many years in official capacities on the church board, and acted as secretary for eight or nine years previous to his last illness. In politics, he was an independ- ent Conservative, but was never a part) bigot, and always re- served the right to support the man, rather than the party, if 1113 conscience so prompted him. He was married twice, first to Margaret Wiggins, in 1872, and some time after her death in 1880 to Emily \‘ayson, who died during the ’905. His first marriage resulted in an issue of three daughters and one son, the latter having died in 'infancy. The daughters are Anna (Mrs. Garrow). of South Da-f kota. Lizzie (Mrs. Remvick), ofj North Dakota, and W'innie (Mrs. Dunsmoor), of Calgary. The sec- ond family consisted of three sons and three daughters, Bertha (Mrs. Stover). of Toronto, William. of Portland, Oregon, Robert. of Prince Albert, Sask.. Sadie (Mrs. A. Fagan), of Durham, Joseph, of Loreburn, Sask., and Edna. at home. He also leaves one brother, Thomas L1., in town, and one sis- ter, Mrs. George Everett. Murillo. Interment will take place to- morrow afternoon to Hutton Hill cemetery. BLYTH’S CORNERS. The Grange picnic held on Fri- day was quite a success in every reSpect. The day being fine, a large crowd was? present and all looked happy and pleasant. Hew- itt’s Band of little chaps were present in good time. and played several pieces well, considering their age. ‘Piper Wm. Troy of Orchard was also presenit and de- lighted the crowd with many charming selections, both of: the vipesand violin, both of which he can handle to perfection. Editor C Ramage, and Mrs. Ramage who Try as he may he can’t get away from them n' $7! 5 )3 “g. i” “any. - SPIRITS. OF HIS PAST Many years ago, when the principal method of getting rid of an enemy-or a rival was either by the stiletto in the dark or by poison, there lived in Venice one Andrea Casini, a gentleman of wealth, whose only daughter, Lita, was just coming to a marriageable age. The Palazzo Casini stood on the bank of the Grand canal, between the Rialto and St. Mark's. Marriages among the Venetians were at that time usually contracted for by the parents of the bridegroom, but in this case, Signorina Casini having fall- en in love with a young man of equal rank with herself, no objection was made to their union. Signor Ricardo Centimiri was a young man of wealth and family, respected by every one. and the match was regarded as an'ex- cellent one. One afternoon. when the Grand ca- nal was a promenade for the wealthy denizens of Venice. Signorina Casini and her fiance were riding in the lat- ter’s gondola, bowing to their friends and acquaintances as they passed. A stranger from Rome was also riding in a gondola with a view to seeing the beauty and fashion of Venice and on meeting Signorina Casini was struck with her beauty. This man was one of the De' Medici family, who in its time played an important part in the history of Italy and whose members committed so many crimes, though his relationship came through his mother. His name ina Casini he inquired who she was and on being informed took measures to secure an introduction. When an Italian noble or those days, especially a De’ Medici. saw a woman he wished to possess, he stopped at nothing. Crispi visited the Palazzo Casini and, being a ' member of the most powerful family in Italy, was re- ceived with marked favor. Though he knew that Signorina Lita was betroth- ed to Ricardo Centimiri. he proposed for her hand. The proposal interrupted the pleas- ant conditions with reference to the engagement of Lita and Ricardo, for Signor Casinl insisted upon his daughâ€" ter breaking with him and accepting Crispi. This at once threw the lovers into a sea of trouble. Lorenzo Crispi. having made his proposition, pretended to leave the matter to he settled by the Casini family, but really had determin- ed that Lita should be his bride. are always looked for, and wel l i I come at gatherings of such kinds: around Knox, were among thei prominent visitors, and Mr. Ram 5 age gave a neat, spicy address... The speaker of the day Mr. J'. J A Morrison, was present, and gave 1 a most excellent and instructive address and was listened to with rapt attention, and much ap- preciated by the many farmers present, and ladies also. Co-oper- ation was his subject, inwhich he showed in plain language the folly of producer and consumer maintaining so many suckers. gobbling up the profits of 'both. He thought the day near at hand when the people would be face to face with direct taxation. which he would hail with delight as being the best means of equalizing all around. He showed conclusively the folly of over- production, so much drummed into the ears or our rarmers bv the many advisors, as not being conducive to the best interests of the farmers, so long as production to the farmer always has and By WILLIAM CHANDLER many threats be ‘told Crispi that he feared he must forego the honor done him by a member of the distinguished De‘ Medici family, for his daughter was so wrapped up in Ricardo Centi- miri that it would be impossible to force her to break with him. Had Signor Crispi made his proposal earlier Signor Casini had no doubt that all would have gone well. Crispi simply bowed to indicate his sorrowful obedi- ence to the young lady’s wishes. Soon after. this Crispi saw Ricardo. debark from his gondola at the steps of the Palazzo Casini. Crispi ordered his own gondoliei' to draw up at the steps and followed Centimiri to the house. calling for Signor Casini. Learn- ing that Casini was not at home. but was expected shortly, Crispi went into the library to wait for him. Meanwhile Ricardo and Lita were in another room conferring as to how they could parry the efforts that were being made to force Lita to marry the stranger from Rome. Crispi saw a lackey pass through the hall with wine and glasses on a salver. Stop- ping the servant, he drank a glass of the wine and asked the man to whom he was taking it. The latter told him that it was for Signorina Casini and her guest. “P'resent my compliments to the 51. gnorina and ask if .1 may be permitted to join her,” said Crispi. fiermissien could not well be refused. and Crispi was shown to the room where the lovers were. “I desire.” he said. with a profound bow. “to congratulate you both on your engagement. 1 wish you. Signor- ina. as great happiness as I feel diSP appointment for myself.” “fiesponding to these self sacrificing words. the lovers proceeded to recipro- cate, the three pledging one another in ‘v-‘V, :1 glass of wine. Centimiri was de- ceived. but Lita was not. She believed that Crispi had some sinister intention and resolved to be on her guard with a view to thwarting it. Presently she asked to be excused for a few mo- ments and left the rivals together. Taking position in a room where she could see and could not be seen, she saw'Criépi, when Centimiri was not observing him. drop something in his rival's glass. ' -uvvâ€"â€"â€"â€"OV- She re-éntered the room. and Crispi said to her: “I was just about to ask Signor Centimiri to pledge me in token of his good will. May I ask the same of you '3" Lita consented. Taking up one of the three glasses on the table she handed it to Ricardo. the one Crispi had tam- pered with she handed to him and took the third herself. vâ€"v “Let us drink." she :aid. “to a long friendship between us.’ Ll Ovo-v-w â€"â€" - Over Crispi‘s face came a look that showed his realization of his defeat. Touching the glass to his lips. he set it down and. turning. left them with- out a word. The same day he left Venice. 4---. â€". always will rule the price. As far-- mers, we all know full well the force of the «statement, by thei price being paid to-day for 130-5 tatoes, as compared with a vear 2120. He spoke. also on what is being accomplished through the United FarmErs Co-Operative Company. They contracted for and disposed of 165 tons of twin-e, which did not meet more than half of what the farmers" various clubs ordered through the company. So thor- oughly did the speaker convince all present with the need of farm- ers uniting that a number of prominent farmers from Hutton Hill made application to have a farmers’ club of some kind organ- ized in that neighborhood, which will likely soon be complied with. Mr. Morrison is a farmer, all his family Living on the farm, is a very honest, unpretentious speak- er and carries the conviction of his hearers by his sound. good reasoning. A hearty vote I of thanks, by way of three cheers. [was given him at the close. .; I-r ”rig What undoubtedly constitutes a ! menace to those farmers who are making an honest effort (to keep their farms clean is the crop of i weeds found growing on vacant! lots and roadsides in and around our towns and cities. These va-i cant lots are.often nothing more 1 l| nor less than nurseries and breed- ‘ing places for all kinds of weeds 1 gTh-is is especially true‘ of towns iwh‘ere large areas adjoining have {been subject to Wildcat subdivi- “sioning and have had roadways ploughed, fOrming lodging places I for Weeds, which are allowed to :7 ‘grow unmolested. These produce {countless numbers of seeds, to be ‘blown and scattered by the winds {over the farms. So far, bulletins, iarticles and advice pertaining to aweed control have been directed iat the farmer. A glance at the ‘corndition‘s found in most of our ‘cities and towns will prove con- ‘vincing that the farmer is not en- tirely to blame in the matter of ,weed seed production and dis- 2, tribution. In the west the weedinspeCtors are being trained and instructed along lines that will enable. them to assist the farmers in weed con- trol While at the same time pro- vision by law is made to prevent any farmer from allowing his farm to become a breeding place for ueeds and a menace to his I DURHAM JUNE 24. 1915 Fall Wheat ......... “$1 10 to “Spring Wheat .......... 1 1:) to Wining Oats. ., .......... 5.5 to i Feed Oats ............... 55 to lPeas...... 1 50 to lBarley...... ............ 65 to [Hay ..................... 16 ()0 to lButter................... 201:0 ’Eggs, ................... 17 to Potatoes, per bag ...... . . 45 to Dried Apples . . . . . . . . 3 to lFlour, per cwt .......... 3 50 to ' Oatmeal, per sack ...... 3 50 to ‘ Chop. per cwt .......... 1 50 to lLive Hogs, per cwt.... S 85 to Hides, per lb ........... . 11 to ‘Shee skins.............. 601:0 lWoo ......... . ........ .. 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S 85 to '1b ........... . 11 to s.............. 601:0 .............. . 5 to matchmaker, jeweler and Optician Duncan a. town m $1 10 1 10 HE SIRUEK H 7 R18!“ M [A81 ' MR. WHITMAN 382 St. Yalier St, Montreal. “In 1912, I was taken suddenly ill with Acute Stomach Trouble and dr0pped in the street. I was treated by several physicians for nearly two years. I was in constant misery from my stomach and my weight drOpped down from 2:25 pounds to 160 pounds. Several of my friends advised me to try ‘Fruit-a-tives’ and I did so. That was eight months ago. I began to improve almosi will: the first dose. No other medicine 1 ever used acted so picasantly and quickly as ‘Fruit-a-tives’, and by using it I recovered from the dz’strrssz'ng Stomadz Trouble, and all painand Conslipation and misery :z'crc (IU'c’d. I , completely recovered by the use of '1 ‘Fruit-a-tives’ and now I weigh 208 i pounds. I cannot praise‘l-‘ruit-aâ€"Iives’ l enough”. 11. WHITMAN. 50c. 31 box, 6 for $2.50, trial size. 25c. { At all dealers or sent postpaid by l I’ruit-a’tivcs Limited, Ottawa. neighbors. In most towns there are by-laws covering the weed problem but too often they are not enforced. Those living in towns and cities should co-ooer- ate and do their hit in the war against weeds. This is an import- ant matter, and should receive ,strict attention by every town ’council. Action should be taken at once and not deferred until the veeds ripen and scatter their seeds. June 24, 1915.