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‘g!- *‘“.‘-uh'\d&h‘.‘ lao: than Baturdry noon. . The cpY for changes must be _ no later than Tues e e CR\ every P 5 * moruing» THE MINISTER OF EDUCATION. itions o When the High School system of the Province was first inaugurated its primary object was to prepare pupâ€" ils for the ‘earned professions, and esâ€" pecially for the university. While in that reapect our High schools amply | * fulfl their original purpose, in later years, the course of education which they provide has been considered a deâ€" strable qualification for various other pursuits in life. Many young men in preparing for mercantile life or for agâ€" riculture take advantage of the High school, perhaps not s0 much becauss of the direct training which it gives for their intended calling as for the superâ€" jor culture which it provides. In al}, |> the High schools gave to mercantile life and to agriculture in 1898, 2541 pupils of well recognized educational standing, and to the universities and learned professions the same year 1,336. The whole ruimber who left the High school for mercantile life since 1872 was 24,094, and for agriculâ€" ture 18,920. The subject of Agriculâ€" ture is now comprlsory in the Public Schools. With respect to continuation classes, the law now obliges the Counâ€" ty Council to make a grant for the purpose equal to that given by the Government. As a consequence it may be cxpected that the efficiency, already recognized, of many Public Schools doing continuation work in towns and villages will be more markâ€" ed in the future. The Minister in discussing the advantages of High Schools, points out that the question of free High schools is left to be deterâ€" mined hy the authorities of each munâ€" icipality. â€" Me refers to the liberality of the American States io tho matter of free High Schools, and suggests that it might be well for Ontario municiâ€" palities to consider if greater liberality in this form of cducation would not be advantageous to the great body of ratepayers. In concluding \ir. Harcourt declares that for the present at lceast, there scems to be no demand for _ radâ€" jcal changes cither in tho courses 0° study for our High and Public schools or for amondments to the statutes. The course of study for 1900, 1901 and 1902 having been scttled, there will be ample opportunity for considering in the interim any proposed changes which it may be thought desirable to bring into effect thereafter. dar noon. . Cuual Advertisomen‘s acâ€" cepted up t3 «con Wednesday of cach week. TO ADVERTISERS ‘The inquest on the death of brakeâ€" man P. J. McHugh was resumed by Coromer D. 8. Bowlby at Baden on Tuesday at 1 c‘clock p. m. and it was 10 o‘clock before it closed. A great many witnosses, mostly Grana Tronk .-yLyus. were examined. <The eviâ€" donce showed that the semaphore at Petersburs had been up a short time before the cxpress came along but was not up when it passed. . For what reaâ€" son and by whom it was lowered was a point which brought forth some conâ€" tradictory evidence. Censure the Despatcher. English and German, in reascuable, and wil be THE VERDICT. all the cirâ€" A FLÂ¥InG COLUMN INVADES THE TRANSVAAL London, March 7th. â€"Lord Roberts telegra hs from Osfontein :â€" Advanced March 7th. Enemy in full retreat, L))llowed by our troops. Casualties few. â€"The text of Lord Roberts despatch is as follows:â€" Oslontein, March 7th, 4.30 p.m.â€"Our operations toâ€"day promise to be a great success. The enemy occupied a position four miles north and 11 miles south of the Modder River. I placed Gen. Colville‘s division on the north Bank and Gen. Kellyâ€"Kenny‘s and Tucker‘s division with cavairy on the south bank, â€" The cavalry division succeeded in turning the enemy‘s left flank opening a road for the 6th Division which is adâ€" vancing without having been obliged to fire a shot up to the present time. â€" The enemy are in full retreat towards the northâ€"cast. They are being followed by Cavalry, Horse Artillery and mounted infantry, while Tucker‘s 7th Division, Colville‘s yth Division and the Guards‘ Brigad= under Po‘e Carew are making their way across the river at Poplar‘s Drift where I propose to place my head quarters this evening. Our casualties will, I trust, be few, as the enemy were quite unprepared for being attacked by the flank and having their cammunications with Bioemfonâ€" tein threatened. . Boer Camp, Biggersberg, March 3.â€"The Federa Biggersberg Chain crossing Natal South of Dundee. smith was due to the mistake of a commandant in or from the key of the position without any reison for t the bad news from Modder River Wednesday it was d gons back to Biggersberg and soon long strings of 0x 3 ance EN N UINPITIESE LA tiv cants tn tha 12 Boer Camp, Biggersberg, March 3.â€"The Federals bave fallen back on the‘ Biggersberg Chain crossing Natal South of Dundee. The retreat from Ladyâ€" smith was due to the mistake of a commandant in ordering his men to retire from the key of the position without any re ison for the move. On receipt of the bad news from Modder River Wednesday it was decided to send the wagâ€" gons back to Biggersborg and soon long strings of or waggons lined the roads. Orer 1,000 waggons took the westerly route to the laager southwost of Ladyâ€" smith. â€" Another convoy was sent to the foot of the Drakensburg. A large number of tents captured from the British at Dundee and also th6 ammunition aUTy en ie S ol ced i en 0_ ins HiT ans Pam M Monthly Review Examination for Feb. 5th. form, L. Wilhelm, M. Swartz. Sen 4. form, E. Israel, E. T baler, M. Isracl. Jun. 4. form, J. Swartz. Sen. 3. form, E. Stauffer. Jun. 3. form. J, Steckle, H. Steckle, A. Amos, C. Warner, I. Schneller. 8 Rellinger. Sen. 2nd, H. Hagedorn, H. Lindsay, E. Riechm, G. Main. Jon. 2nd, C. Swartz, L. Henhbosffer, W. Warner, R Rollinger. Part 2nd, F. Main, Ez. Hallman, El Hallman, G. Lindsay, M. Swartz. Mn mne ues on Brigrsâ€"Mr: Henry Steckle and his daughter Lydia went to Dundas and invested in a knitting machine. ‘This is the second industry for our neighâ€" borhood ... . Mr. Win. Swartz, our phoâ€" tographer, has left for Toronto to carry Inn his business there. The twilight dim was streaming ‘ Tarough a window old and gray, And there a mether weeping gazed Into the far away. Her hair like threads of silver fell In rapture round a face, Whereou the news of battle, yea, Had left its awful trace. Within her hand she faintly clasps A picture, wet with tears, As now her thoughts are stealing (Ver bright and happy years, And now again the beat of drum Sounds softly through the air She #seea the soldiers marching past, And heâ€" har boyâ€"is there. Upon the veldt, neath Afric‘s skies, The bullets rain and fall ; "Fight on ! Thon brave Canadians t" l.... : Hear the captain call ; The clang and erash still echoes far, Our lHerbâ€"Law.â€"Now while the roads are brimfall of snow, we might look into the future and mediate a little whils on our hberdâ€"law. The | time is drawing nigh again when ear h‘s white mantle will be dissolved and once again the green verdure will please our yision. While this is the case, should our gladness and joy be marred to see innocent children who ought to be in school, whiling away precious time in fenceâ€"corners. . In the name of British justice and common sense let us have a law that not only protects the farmer‘s crops, buat also those little dear ones, of whoin our Saviour hbas said, "suffer them to come unto me." 1t may be said, "hire a grown person to do the herding." While this can boe doge in neighborâ€" hoods, where a large number of cows. are kept, there are many places where it is not practicable. Again the herdâ€" law is an injustice to the poor man who has no farm because the farmer can, and in some cases does, turn out his whole berd on the road gutm there till nothing but bare stubble is left, then puts bis cattle into his I| nicely grown up meadow and lets the boor man herd his cow on that which Thrb.tonm the Booer Communications. A MOTHER‘S ONLY SON. _ jl“h;:l;; is almo«t done ; But hark ! Now comesthe deafenin; ‘The battle field is red with blood \..d sadly neath the skies, lia:k! Steals a moan â€"a last farewell A dying soldier sighs. Pray! Mark the lad so young and brave Who ealls with upturned eyes ; He breathes her name and softly then A prayer steals to the skies. A prater for the dear, old mother Of his bright youthful day ; Just then he raised the finger To gipe n tear ayay ; With his colors gs{ around him As the shades of evening fell, He breathed his dying messageâ€" "Sweet mothor, dear! Farewell!" War J. Fiscusr. is loft. "Hurrah! Hurrah! We‘ve won " To CURC A COLD TN ONE day WILLIAME BURG ‘ESSFUL ‘TURNING MOVEâ€" MENT REPORTED. come 4 M | dovddbsieduliiniay iire a ‘lA, ;‘;': :r: G::"?;of;n;:e’::;“sg;g‘,: BRIEFS.â€"A very large unreserred ling." Kidney Pills. _ They will certainly auction sale of farm stock and impleâ€" hborâ€" | you F T 8916 | mants will be hold at Mr. D. Brenneâ€" cows * man‘s, Friday, March 9th, when everyâ€" ere it en thing will be sold, as the owner is goâ€" herdâ€" Mr. Ward H. Bowlby Q.C. received |ing to Nebraska. â€" Mr. John Kilâ€" man ln’tmetlomfi'om the Attorneyâ€"Generâ€"| ler, who only commenced farming 'f"'" armer | al‘s office toâ€"day to proceed in the prosâ€"| 3 years ago, is ofl'orlnf all his farm n out | ecution of those reported for bribery in | stock and almost new implements for asture | 1898. He is asked to forward at once sale by public auction on Wednesday ble is | copies of evidence,affidavite,summonses March l4th. Mr. Killer is retiring o his | and a copy of the Judges‘ report of corâ€" from farming and everything is sold s the | rupt practices,together with informatâ€" without reserve on his farm near Philâ€" which | fon as to the whereabouts of the differâ€" ipstburg; Mr. Joe. Mickus is conductâ€" mm’wumd,n Wm. Lount Q.C. | ing : both sales.â€"Mr. Louis Kruspe, Mr. ummmmndmw.m days \. u. liha larce amannt of work devolving uâ€" | with friendsbere.â€"Mr. Christopher (To late for last issue) PERSONAL.â€" Mrt. Ambrose Dictrich of Teeswater, is visiting his son Ignatz our popular young merchant.... . Miss Smith, of London, is staying with hber aunt Miss Harris......Several of our esteemed business men are under the weather. Mr. Louis Districh, blackâ€" smith, has been laid up for a fow days and ourâ€"esteemed landlord Mr. Kasâ€" per Richber is on the sick list also. We hope to soon see these gentlemen about their business again. . oo HappILÂ¥y wEpbED:â€" Miss Carrie Dietrich of this place was married to Mr. Hickly of Waterloo on Tuesday. ‘The wedding took place in Waterloo, hence we cannot report particulars other than that Mr. Ignatz Dictrich of this place, piayed the part of best man while the bride was assisted by her sister Miss Rosie Dietrich. Conâ€" gratulations. . |â€" Alvidcibrmms in Several of our young people journeyâ€" ed to Philipsburg on Tuesday evening, to attend the dance. Smiles gencrally indicate good times boys. RHEEUMATIC MISERY. Is Terribly Prevalent in Quebec, and Tortures Young and Old. Dodd‘s Kidney Pills the Only Cure for it â€"They are the Only Medicine That Levis, P. Q., Mar. 5th,â€"The climate of this province is such that Rheumâ€" atism is a very com’r_on‘disgase _ Almost evfiy family in the province suffers from its ravages. Young and old s e victims. ks "iiousands of people are crippled for life by it. A medicine that can cure Rheumâ€" atism is a Godâ€"send. â€" Experience has proved that liniments and oils are of no more value than is eol 1 water rubbed on the check to cure tooth iche. That Rbeumatism is due to disceased kidueysallowing poison to remair in the blood, instead of filtering it out, has been abundantly prored by the reâ€" markable success of Dodd‘s Kidney Pille, which act solely on the Kidnoys, and which have cured every case of Rheumatism for which they have been “X-'spe:imen case is that of Mr. M.L. Minchey of this town. _ ‘ _ â€" Mr. lfli{lél:;} ;aya â€""I hare for vears been tortured by backâ€"ache and Rhenmatism. â€" "My case was rery serere and my sufferings very great. "I tmed several kinds of .medicine but they did me no good. _ _ _____ _ Eo e o e e "I was induced to use Dodd‘s Kidney Pills, and I am happy to state that three boxes cuced me, fully and thoroughly." ___ _ _ If Dodd‘s ‘Kidney Pills eured this evere case of Rhenmatism, they will "certainly cure others. .A‘e you a sufferer from Rhenmatiam? If you are, use a box or two of Dodd‘s Kidney Pills. They will certainly care Removes the Cause of the Disâ€" age aonat of o ie Cns TD han htm at the assizon Teloud aieurt to Thore nvesvere anâ€" ST. AGATHA. _ d ciado Abi w srels r Cot BP4 TF address in the New Mennunite church last Weducsday evening on the Misâ€" sinn work of foreign lands, esperially uf Armenia, where he intends to go this spring.. .‘ . . Mr. Daniel Wenger‘s sale beld last Woednesday was largâ€" ely attended n apite of the verystormy weather. Big Jos is getting quite upâ€" toâ€"date in wiclding the hammer ... ... Our public are becoming of the same opinion, that we are having lots of snow. . A certsia man coming to town last ThursJay was asked how the read was. The reply was, "The road is all right if a person could only find it." ...... Mr. Joseph Reinhart secins well pleased becauee it‘s & boy ... .. Mr. Carl Blieck had no more than disposed of his blind borse until he had bought a fine driver, from Mr. Wendell Bitseby ......Our corn merchants have no trouble to dispose of their corn at presâ€" ent......The verandah in front of MMr A. M. Bechtel‘s store broke down this forenoon, on being so heovily loaded with snow. As luck would bave it, there was no one under it at the time, only a few articles were damaged ... . w D ' L120 N edlno o is MEo C m e ondmece ds © ..Mr. Jacob Biets has returned io Breslau, after some months stay in Michigan. HAPPILY MARRIED:â€" Quite a numâ€" ber of Mr. H. V. Cottrell‘s friends gathered together last Wednesday morniog at the station to congratulate him on his new step in life. ~AMr. Cottâ€" rell who was formerly of Breslau, was happily united in the bonds of matriâ€" mony to Miss Gertrude Olivia Mereâ€" dith, of Durham, last Tuesday, and passed through here on his way to British Columbia. His many friends were pleased to become acquainted with the young biide who is held in high estcom in society circles and we believe will belp to ever keep life pleasant in the fature for both. The Chronicleâ€"Telegraph joins in wishing tireeyoung couple every possible success in life. on the sick list, but under the treatâ€" ment of Dr. T. M. Robinson, we hope to see her around again shortly.â€"A large number from here attended the: funeral of Henry Mess last ‘Tuesday. Rev. H. Petschke conduciod the funâ€" eral services. . He also ‘conducted the funeral service of Mrs. Stricker in Waterloo in the afternoon and on the following day be had to visit Mr. Gerth in the Guelph hospital.â€"Mr. Eben 11. 0BB . M chah s e on d Weber, who had his arm out of joint is able to do some work again. Orr To NEBRA3KA. â€"Mr. George Fry left on Thursday for Nebraska to visit his father and two brothers. Throug his departure our band loses a Dbass \ drummer, whose place is uot casily ND 1 i enc a d MUAHEO TY MORE ECCC C CH cic2a filled. On Tuesday ovening the band . and many other friends assembled in the M. 8. Hall, where a pleasant time was spent in music and speeches. . Mr. H. N. Huchn, the president, made the opening speech. Everybody was sorrz to see George leave, bit the best friends must part. ‘They all wishod him success in his new home. Baxp Coxcert.â€"The band conce:t held here on the 23rdâ€"of @cbmuary, was a great success, the hall being crowded to its utmost capacity. Mr. Hatry Bennett kept the audience in laughter all evrening. The bass solo given by : L Sessem e d e qBR ECC CE tss U 1 Afr. Huschnergard, accompanied by the band was also appreciated, as well as the excellent music discoursed by the band. This was the best concert ever given here. Everybody enjoyed it as well as the hop afterwards. Brigrs.â€"Mrs. . Petechke id d udbondiinn iess es o PERsoXALS.â€"Mr. Adam Smith movâ€" ed to Watorloo on Monday.â€"Mr. and Mrs. Lackonbager and their two daugh â€" ters frormn Waterloo visited friends here on Sunday.â€"AMr. L. Miller is contined to the house through iliness.â€"Mr. Albâ€" ert Diebel is leaving for Manitoba.â€" Mr. Miltcn Sittlor, who has been visâ€" iting his parents and friends here for meveral mouths left forâ€" Towia last Thursday, where ho has leen fort c list five years. Milt ds a joliy £ axt fellow and leaves many warm friends here.â€"Miss Clara sSteiâ€"s is laid up with rbeamatisin.â€"Mra. J. W._ Huchâ€" pergard speot several days with her sisters, Mrs. Franklin Good and Mre. E. H. Good, Watertoo, lass week. Mr. George Ziegler so‘d three horses for $275 and bought a well matched sorrel team for $235, woighing 2800 pounds. A number of our citizens spent a pleasant time at Mr. Win. Heipel‘s last ‘Tucsday night, when the light fantasâ€" tic was tripped till a late hour. Music was furnished by our string band and ererybody scemed to hare enjoyed themselves. _ DEaTti or Mus. Trusseer. â€"Mrs. ‘Trussler died last Tuesday night of abscess of the luangs. She had been ailing for some time before with pnonâ€" monia until she had a relapse, which turned into abscess of the lungs, which caused ber untimely death. Deceased was well liked in the neighborhood and was buried at 3rd Line Cemetâ€" ery‘: ;I-J.i'd;t-l;'l;}g;‘cnncoursc of friends who paid their last tribute to their deâ€" parted friend. e S oE ELE rvannswe ad HEIDELBER@G WELLESLEY. still m. whom â€" we have .:‘h‘. opportonity to welcome now as a ‘cliiâ€" zen and busin=ss nyin of oar town. . He has hdsed the guod will and â€"enâ€" m::mn business of Mr. Johr Hill, who was ob i w i~ retire on agcount of ill health. Mir. F!l ischbauer is a m‘."!fl, v In> understards his ‘ thoruugbly «ud cuints here highly recommended. Osttuary.â€"Since seading our :ast news we bhave had two deaths in town, Mrs Isaac Kepper who has beeu ill for several years has been relieved ouf her suffering and has gone to the gréat beâ€" yond. 5» was buried on, Thureday Feb 22nd in the Evangelical cemotery. Rev. D. H. Brandt, pastor of the church ;goko in German, and Rev Mr. Kreh of Stratford in English. She was 69 years of ago...... Mr Allan Snyder, who bau been ill for the last fow years, but able to be about, took a cold a few weeks ago and despite medical aid he died on Tuesday morning, March 6th. ‘The news was not unexpected as people were aware that be was very low fo the last few days before his death. The funeral will be held on Friday afterâ€" moon at 1 ofclock and then proceed to the Blcomingdalo â€" Cometery. _ Th« sorrowing friends bhave the sympath: of the community. Sxow.â€"The suow storm of lasi week played bavoc with the trains as we were without mail for a few days. Un Wednesday night last the tâ€"ain due here at 9 p m did not arrive till 4 next morning. _ \Â¥m Oakley stage drive beâ€" tween here and Linwood bad a lite experience in deep snow. He inormed na that on Thursday morning last Le started at Li wood at 5 o‘clock in the moruing but cid not reach Rere till 9.15. The rca is gevcrally were badly drifted. Speraimnoirsg Party. â€" At n rtage for the last fow years were partâ€" ies so numeruus as hare been the last fow months. _ On Friday even: ng, Feb. 23rd, two sloigh lorls Af young peopls joâ€"rney: d to the home c Steiner Bros., of mile south of Elmirs and an exceedingly good time was had. It “\:n-avnn;l'(i'xlâ€"i';ii‘x’l;' wnen they departed for bhome. Some were to Heidelburg at the concert the same evening. Miss Kate Smith is spending a few‘ days with Mrs. Samucl Cassel, Huron: road.â€"Manley Mark sold _ a fine heavy general purpose horse to Wm. Bishop last week.â€"Willie Collum is laid uj with an attack of Grippe.â€"John Zimâ€" merman sold his fine team of sorrel horses to Win Bishop, New Hamburg â€"Fred. J. Walker has engaged Andâ€" rew Lennox for the sumimer season.â€" The stock at Danicl Tye‘s sale sold well. Cows went as high as fifty three dollars. Mr. Thomas Callanan died at his residence on Monday morning, Feb. 19th. Deceased bad been a resident of Haysville for over forty five years and his death is much regretted by a rarge circle of friends. Deceased was married forty five years ago to Miss Elizabeth Cook, who died seventcen years ago. A fumily of niueâ€"three daughters and six sous survive.â€"The death of Mrs. Christian Zimmerman, nee Miss Lucinda Christner, was & great shoek to her many f\ iends. Deâ€" ceased was a daughter of the late Poter Christner. Mrs. Lafayetie Lafotana, of Kingsâ€" ville, is ‘at prescent staying with her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. John Zurbachan, of Zurbrigg‘s Corners.â€" Miss Eliza: Brown, of HMaysville, is spending a few days with her friead, Mrs. S. Mark, Spruce farm.â€"We_ are please 1 to hear that Mrs. A. A. Barâ€" ber, whoisat present ia the Guelph hosâ€" pital, is improving. ter Mrs M Ruaiherford. Ontrcary.â€"â€"It is our sal Guty to chrouicie the death of MroPeer Meâ€" Kayâ€" which occurred last Thursday morning at the home of his sister Mrs Robt. Campbell. Deceased had been wiling for some time. The funcral ser viee was preached in the home of Mr. R Campbell on Sunday afternoon by Rev W o Haiz, _ Mr McKay being a conâ€" sistent meinber of the Presbyterian church up to the time of his death. On Monday the romains were taken to Winghaim for interme~t We extend our sympathy to those who arc left to mourn Baraners :â€"Thoro were light hdprts and amiling fices on the evening of March 1st, whea wo were informed of Stratford has lust a rery £000 in the Lgn.n of . Mr. O:to muer, whom we have Ahe 1. W. Grob, P. E,, Borlin, at 10. }.,J?‘,,.""fl"“ h9. * it §$T JACOBS}. (Too late for last issue.) HAYSVILLE. BL.0OOMiI:i JDALZ CRO3SHI .L 1t ;The Best ‘are | S slected in , Every Line s generallg\fifficient to make a lifeâ€"long customer Your Trade GITY GROCERY AND CHINA HALL, We do not offer our goods below cost, because we have no desire to lose money. We sell at prices sufficient to pay for good material and good work manship. The size and variety of our stock enables us to please a customer both as to style and fit Indeed we are particular on these points. We would rather lose a sale than permit an unâ€" satisfactory garment to leave our store. _ These values cannot be surpass d. Ordinwily. our offerings of women‘s stockings are more than pleasing but this season we outdo our own best previous recercs, and «ffor hosicry of surprisirg goodness at less than little prices. In the fancy kind the designs and ccloring are beautiâ€" ful. â€" The blacks ars fast. _ All are splendid valves. to fillâ€"the needs of our Customers. Calil at our store, examine Premiums and if satisfied with them turn your purâ€" c=ses r vay and when the amount of your Cash Purchases aggregate $25.00 you will be presented with one of our cle sant silverware premiums. We have purchased an extensive assortâ€" ment in order to please everybody. Call and examine the premiums whether you purchase or not. _ No trouble to show goods. ey we would lose in book debts. Putting these together and purchasing this silverware in order to give you the advantage of it in and in this way are offering you nothing more than a Cash Discount combined with the monâ€" Premiums to Encourage We are after Bricker & Disbel ze Tria' of E‘ our _ " Clothing Geo. Hasenflug, â€" the Cash System. Silverâ€" ware Silverwore given away by as Premiun s For a short time as a comâ€" pliment to our many patrons and the public generally we are going to give away Premâ€" jums to Cash Purchasers. Cash Purchasers