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t TWO REMANDED FOR SENTENCE,; THREE LET GO The adjourned whiskey stealing caso was â€" resumed at the Police Court in Waterloo Friday afternoon â€" when Ed Staskopf. who pleaded not guilty lasi week | pleaded | guilty to the chargs of stealing whiskey. Along with Emâ€" manuel Meyer he was remanded until next Tuesday for sentonce at Kitchen er. Three others Albert Fischer, Al bert Litfin and Albert Dechert, . who had pleaded guilty to the offence, were allowed to go «n sitspended senâ€" tence. It is estimated that there are 2,140, 000 Destitute Survivors and 490,000 orâ€" phans in Asia Minor, Syria, the Cau casus and Persia. During the,six winâ€" ter months of 191%â€"1918 atâ€" least $20,000,000 will be needed to present widespread death by starvation â€" and disease. $5.00 per month saves a life, A generous response was made to the appeal for funds for Armenian Relief in the Waterloo _ Methodist Church on Sunday, the liberal sum of $78.00, â€" being _ contributed _ by the church and Sunday School. GENEROUS AID IS GIVEN TO ARMENIAN FUND There are a few citizens who have not paid their taxes, in fact it was shown by the roll that one ratepayer is back nearly $1,400 on his different propertics in town, while another is back some $100 or $500 taxes. TOWN COUNCIL TO HURRY UP __â€"_ TAX DELINQUENTS The Finance Commirtee of the Town .uncil bas decided to take steps to collect the arrears of taxes. At a moetâ€" inx on Tuesday nigh‘, the tax collecâ€" tor presented a report which showed that between ,,,000 and $8,000 were outstauding. Of this amount the reater part is on vacant »s, particularly in the South ward aud the time limit has nearly exâ€" ired for payment of taxes it is more than pl'(;hahla that the majority â€" of these lots will be sold by Anction. BIG SALE OF REGISTERED HOLSTEINS AT BRIDGEPORT The attention of Chronicle Telsâ€" graph readers is directed to the disperâ€" sal sale of the Summit View Farm reâ€" gistored â€" Holsteins, the proper‘y of Mr. Heury Kneil, which ~will take place at Bridgeport, 2 miles north of Kitchener, near the car line, on Wedâ€" nesday, February 27th, commencing at one o‘clock p. m. sharp. The stock consists of 27 head of splendidâ€" ly bred animals, which heve high prizâ€" ed records. All ambitioas breedcrs of >lock should not fail to attend this sale. _A catlogue will be mailed on reâ€" quest. During the evening a number of musical selections were given which were much enjoyed. Mr. Harry Sternâ€" el, the president acted as chrirman. Au interesting and profitable meeting of the Waterioo Labor organization wis held in its rooms in Leteor‘s Block on Thursday evening and was well attended by members and friends. Intoresting addresses were given by Messrs. Knittle and J. Walter in which the subject was discussed as to wheâ€" ther the existence of the workingmen is dependent upon his employer. The debate arranged for the evening was postponed until a later date. On Thursday evening the officers 11d teachers of the Emmanue} Evanâ€" lical Sunday School were enjoyably +Liertained at the home of Mr. and 8. A. K. Cressman. Rev. Ernest H. Beckman, of St. Paul‘s Lutheran church, Galt, receivâ€" Cl a letter Wednesday asking whether ho would ccasider a call to Chicago, ¢ t SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Expert Optician Right at the Market KITCHENER, ONT. PHONE 853 If you have NEVER worn glasses but ought toâ€" visit Your glasses outgrow their usefuinessâ€" come here for new will wear outâ€"come here for a new one. Your Eyeâ€"Class Arnold Jansen The accompanists for the vafious artists woere Mrs. (Dr.) F. J. Weidenâ€" hammer. Mrs. H. Germann and Mrs. W. Chivers, who performed their dutâ€" ies in a capable manner. After the program card games were played by the older gwests present while the young people tripped the light fantasâ€" tic excellent owisic beingf urnished by Prof. Trovorelli‘s Orchestra. At midâ€" night a dainty lunch was servad after which there was more dancing the happy function being brought to a close at 1.30 a. m. by the singing of the National Anthem. SUCCESSFUL AT HOME GIVEN BY GERMANILA LODGE man Bro. W.. Gallagher, D.D.G.M., of Kitchener occupied the Chair and ai tor a few remarks suitable to the oc casion the following excellent proâ€" gram was rendered: : Piano Soloâ€"Mrs. W. Chivers. Vocal Soloâ€"Miss Alma Smith Recitationâ€"Miss Loraine Conrad. Vocal Soloâ€"Mr. R. Detenbeck. Pisno â€" Duettâ€"The Misses Bruege: The "At Home" given by the Germaâ€" nia Lodge, 1.0.0.F., in the Acadia Club rooms on Tuesday evening was a mos: successful and delightful event. There was a large attendance and the affair was throroughly enjoyed by all present. The program commenced at 9 o‘clock. with an excellent program of vocal and instrumental music and readings and cach and every number was enâ€" thusiastically applanded and encores demanded. . After the evening service at the Evangelical church on Sunday evenâ€" ing a meeting of the members of the congregation was held when it was unâ€" animously decided to extend an inviâ€" tation to the Canada Conference Asâ€" sociation to hold their next annual confernce in the Emmanuel Evangeltâ€" cal church at Waterloo the first week in April. Bishop L. H. Seager of Napâ€" erville, Tl., who is.an eloquent and forceful speaker will act as chairman during the Canference. It is expected that between sixty to sevently minisâ€" ters as well as a large number of Laymen will be present for the occasâ€" sion. It is over twenty years since the last anpual conference was held in Waterloo. Arrangements will be made by a committee to be appointed, to bil let ull the visiting clergymen an_d Layâ€" men during the Conference. Vocal Soloâ€"Miss Mary Frocelich. Piano Soloâ€"Miss Thicl. Vocal Duett â€"Mrs. H. Westphall, and Mrs. J. Herb Smith. Dr. C. W. Wells, one of the most en thusiastic mombers of the Board in the past years was appointed chairâ€" man for the ensuing year in the place of Dr. F. G Hughes, who has been the capable chairman for the past three years. The question of having the care of the Waterloo cemetery placed in ’llw hands of the Park Board was ’brongln up by Mayor Kutt. He thought this would be better than having the cemetery in charge of the Town Proâ€" perty Committee, which chauged from year to year. If this was done â€" the Park Board would have an additional halfmill with which to improve the cometery. It will be necessary, howâ€" oever, to got special legislation passed by the Ontario Government to transâ€" fer control of the cemetery to the Park Board. This question â€" caused some d‘scusson after which a comâ€" mittee was appointed _ composed _ of Chairman ~ W Wells and F. C. Hughes who will wait on the Town Council in regard to the matter. | Mr. J. M. Laing was reâ€"appointed â€" secreâ€" tary EVANGELIGAL LONFERENGE IN WATERLOO i The first regular meeting of the Wateérioo Park BRoard was held on :We:lnmd-y eveaing in the Council Chamber. Those present were Messrs. C. W. WBs, J. H. Winkler, F. G. Hughâ€" es, E. M. Devitt, Mayor Kutt, _ J. H. Simith and Secretary J. M. Laing. A resolution moved by Messrs. C. W. Wells and Jacob Winkler was passed regretting the absence of one of the former members, Mr. Ford S. Kump{, who was reâ€"appointed as a member of the Board this year. Officers and Committ Appointed at the Inaug ural Meeting. DA. G. W. WELLS _ CHAIRMAN OF PARK BOARD Mra. George C. Schmidt is at Conâ€" eanrt, Ont., attending the famcral of her brotherinlaw, Mr. James Oster. Miss Parson gave an inspiring talk on "Good Citizenship" which was atâ€" tentively listened to. Mr. Allen Shantz acteda s chairman. During the evening Stauffer‘s orches tra furnished several numbers which were woell received. The speaker also spoke briefly on the question of feeding stock, particuâ€" larly hogs. He said that corn was the best feed for hogs bur the price of this grain at the present time was almost prohibitive and the supply not equa! to the demand. He was of the opinion that a sufficient supply of corn coula be secured if the government woula remove the duty on American corn. Mr. Clarke cautioned the farmers who grow potatoes to be careful in the selection of seed because seeq grown in parts where the climatic conditions are different is not suitable and will yicld perhaps only half the crop that could be raised from carefalâ€" ly selected seed. Seed potatoes from Quebec had proven to give a big yield when grown in Western Ontario. Evening Session There was a good turnout at the meeting hbeld in the evening. Mr. Clark delivered an excellent address on the care of poultry. He also emâ€" phasized the importance of increasea egg production and the marketing 0i them at the proper time. Mr. Howard Snider, President, acted as chairman. LETTERâ€"At Waterlioo. Jan. 31st, to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Lettor, a danghter. There was a good attendance at th» Farmers‘ Club meeting held at the Waterloo Library Hall on Friday afâ€" ternoon and evening. In the afterâ€" noon Mr. Clarke of near Brantford. gave & most interesting and profitable address. He spoke on the necessity of the farmer using the best fertilizer obtainable and to use good judgment in placing same on land. Mr. Clarke also emphasized the importance of seâ€" lection of seed. He stated that some farmers are too ready to try new seea which was often not suitable for local climatic conditions. The O.A.C. at Guelph had been experimenting with different varieties of seed for many years and were in a position to advise the farmer what kind of seed is best suited for this part of Ontario. \FINANGIAL l TATEMENT _ â€"PRESENTED Proftable Addresses â€" on Use of Fertilizer and Feeding Cattle. RAISRâ€"CORN FOR HOGS ‘Teachers salaries ... .....$11,677.52 Caretakers ..... 22222 022220 LA477A41 SUDPRIE® .2 cssn uces x © GO.G® Repair® ..... 2..l. 22222 .0 740.38 PubI ..:22 cxzczesc Lixcclcs 1,149.80 Water and light rates ... ... 156.27 Secretary Treas. Honarium . 150.00 insurance and taxes .... ... 54.67 Sundri8®s .2.2« cefeec isee is 93.69 Debenture payments ... .... 1.977.63 Bal. on hand ..... 222220 2200 640.21 MEETING OF FARMERS‘ GLUB fal..on Rand :...s s..se ;2.% 1251 Received from Town Treas.. 18,520.41 Jovernment grapt ... ....... 157.2%5 Tindergarten grant ..... ... _ 40.00 Rent residence ..... ..... ... 180.00 "lanks and non resident fees, 8.15 interest on endowment ... .. _ 28.25 Treasurer Mr. A. E. Devitt present od the finance statement for year end ‘ng Dec. 31st. 1917, which was as fol LOws : â€"â€" The monthly teachers‘ report was received and fyled. The Wuterloo School Board met in regular session on Tuesday evening. Mr. Allen Shantz occupled the chair, and all members were present except Mr. J. Bruegeman. The School Inâ€" spector‘s report was received and comâ€" mended the Board on the efficiency of the teachers and splendid progress of the scholars. School Board of 1917 Left a Balance in Treasury of $640.21. Disbursements. BORN Receipts. Chronicleâ€"Telegraph, â€" Waterloo, $19,577.23 $19,577.23 54.67 93.69 1,977.63 640.21 SMALL CROWD AT WEEKLY MARKET There was fair attendance at the \.. terloo market on Saturday. Butter is comifig down in price and sold at 40c, while some asked 42 cents per Ib. Eggs brought 50 to 53 cents per dozen and farmers say the price will come down as soon as the weather moderat es a little. Chickens sold at 90 to $1 10 each while vegetables were disposâ€" Ni}i} 8%/ to 10, very special ... ... ~ 10 Doz. Nice Dark Brown Cashâ€" 5 mere hose, 8%2 to 10, special .:; 1000 yds. Torschon Lace, in all widths, Reg. 8¢ and 10¢ per yd. for Lot assorted widths Embroidery, ] 2 to 6 inches wide, per yard . _ ~~ 1 Lot assorted widths Embroidery, mostly ends, Reg. up to 20¢ Sc per yard, for ... ; ;..;: *.: All Wool Ladies‘ Mitts, in Red 39c and White, Reg. 50¢, for ... 10 Doz. Ladies‘ Vests in Natâ€" 35¢ ural only, Reg. 50¢ for .... Lot odd Child‘s Vest and Drawers, nice heavy rib, special lgc and 29c 15 Black Voile Skirts, Reg. $5.50 f@or ..... .....>..;. $398 10,000 Yds. English and Canadian Prints, the nicest assortment patâ€" terns in the Twin City, Reguâ€" 22(' lar price toâ€"day 25¢ for ... Piles of Remnants in Flannelette, Prints, Cottons, etc. ,at prices which will surprise you. 15 Doz. Black Cashmere Hese, Don‘t Forget the Datesâ€"â€"Wednesday to Saturday, February 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th Remnants in Dress Goods and Silks at almost half price. â€" About 40 Tweed Coats left in Ladâ€" ies‘ and Girls‘ at Half Price. very suitable for Girls‘ School 59c Dresses, Reg. 75¢ for .... .. 1 Piece Fawn Satin Cloth, Reg. 75e for ..... ..... .21 ... 59( Dress Goods Ladies‘ Wear Black, Reg. $2.00, for ... _ Y* Y 1 Piece 54" Navy Blue Serge, + Reg. $2.00, for ..... ... $l 39 5 Pieces all Wool Fancy Dress Goods, . Below is only a partial list. There are many more bargains aw. ing you, but space will not allow more. 1 Piece 54" Garbardine, in Coâ€" 5139 penhagen Blue, Reg. $2.00 for 1 Piece 54" Garbardine, in > Black, Reg. $2.00, for ... sl 39 1 Pi 54" Navy Blue Serge, + oobe 13 Nfyy ue Serse. $1â€"30 ONE YEAR AGO we had our (Get Acquainted) Sale. We now celebrating our first Anniversary Sale by giving the pe of Waterloo and vicinity genuine reductions on good Staple Dry Go Our Business has grown wonderfully which we attribute to dealing, giving best possible values at lowest possible prices. BECHTEL THE QUALITY STORE WATERLOO y raorCONCO L ) mA OCCOC c »ECCOCX l $500.00 Stock Furs 25% | |6 Large Rolls of Toile to 50% off Regular Price Paper for 25c. Feb * Anniversary Sale :# You cannot make money easier than by taking advantage of this sa The Shantz Glove Co. owned by Mr. Ed. Shantz has been sold to Messrs. Arnold and Son who are operating a branch factory in the Snider Block, WaterIno. Mr. Shantz has been enâ€" gaged hy the above company as head entter. The company has made rapid growth the past couple of years an« now employ upwards of twenty hands ed of at the usual prices February 7, 1918 10° Business Transfer FOE ; sz l na n rsasaind we oC * 0 10 Dark Grey Chinchilla Ulsâ€" is ters, Reg. $22.00. for ... $16 95 10 Olive Chinchilla Ulsters, s Reg. $22.50 for ... ... $17 25 5 Men‘s Beaver Shell Coats with quiltâ€" ed lining and Rubber interlined and good French Otter Collar, C Reg. $25.00 for ... ..... slg 50 OvVERCOATsS. 4 Only Kiddies Combinations, Coats, Caps and Leggings to match $595 Reg. $7.530 for ..;:.. :.: 3 Boys‘ Navy Chinchilla Coats with belt and good heavy lining, 4. Reg. $5.25 for ... .... .. $439 5 Boys‘ Brown Tweed Coats, s belted, Reg. $7.00 for ... . $5 39 5 Young Men‘t â€"weed Coats, & 28 to 30, Reg. $8.50 for ... $6 95 6 Young Men‘s Tweed Coats, # 31 to 35, Reg. $9.50 for ... $7 95 10 Young Men‘s Shawl Collar $595 Coats, Reg. $8.00 for .. .: 3 Young Men‘s Tweed Coats, & Reg. 8.00 for ..... ..... $298 5> Young Men‘s Tweed Coats, Reg. $12.50 and $13.50 for $995 4 Young Men‘s Navy Chin~ @1 1.0L 10 Young Men‘s Shawl Collar $595 Coats, Reg. $8.00 for .. .: 3 Young Men‘s Tweed Coats, & Reg. 8.00 for ..... ..... $298 5 Young Men‘s Tweed Coats, Reg. $12.50 and $13.50 for $995 4 Young Men‘s Navy Chinâ€" a chilla Coats, Reg. $15.00 for $ll 95 3 Men‘s Fancy Tweed Coats A Reg. $12.00 for .. ....... $498 3 Men‘s Fancy Tweed Coats, A Reg. $12.00 for ... ...... $895 5 Men‘s Black Ulsters, Reg. $13.50 for ... ..... ... $995 10 Men‘s Brown Tweed Ulsâ€" K ters, Reg. $16.50 for . .. $1395 10 Men‘s Stylish Tweed Pinch Back Coats, Reg. $20.00 for .. $1 4.95 10 Men‘s Dark Grey Ulsters, o Coats, Reg. $18.50 for .. $14 95 4 Men‘s Fancy Check Coats with Velvet Collars, Reg. $17.00 s fOr . .lsn lasas vavses a $1425 3 Men‘s Fancy Check Coats, with 18 Men‘s Suits, Reg. $12 and 512.5‘)%‘0:!‘ ~ s 01-. a ie d s%s 5 Men‘s Suits, Reg. $14.00 )for................‘ $995 6 Men‘s Suits, Reg. $18.50 and $20.00 for ... ... $l495 5 Men‘s Suits, Reg. $17.50 A ’for......‘........ $1295 A number of Boys‘ School Suits at big reductions. Velvet Collars, Reg. $20.00 & for ..... \ slsgs Mon‘s Fancy Check Coats with ::Ivfl Collars, Reg. $22.00 $1695 Clothing \ A delightful musical treat was proâ€"! vided by a number of Kitchener musiâ€"| cal and literary artists on Tuesday ; evening at the home of _ Mr. and Mrs ’ George Schlee, Queen street, . north,.| under the auspices of the Double 1. ! Class of Trinity Methodist S.8. There was a goodâ€"sized attendance and nw; programme throughout was . greatly ; DELIGHTFUL MUSICALE ground or bean, reg. 25¢ for . _~~ _ White Castile Soap, 5 cakes for 25C Lennox Laundry Soap, 5 cakes for 25¢. Toasted Cornflakes, 3 boxes for . 2b€. Large rolls good Toilet Paper, 6 C fOr 2220 2.2.2..2...2 22222 0 .2... Ibe House Furnishings Scrim and Lace Curtains: Reg.. 7!¢ for :.,.. : «=~ Reg. $1.50 for ..... .. Reg., $2.00 for ... ... . Reg. $2.50 for ... ... . â€" Reg. $£3.00 for .. ... .. Reg. $4.25 for ... ... . Keg, $5.25 for ..... .; 7 Doz. Straw Mats .... Remnants in 1 yd. and Oil Cloth and 4 yds. wide at less than cost. Croceries Good roasted Rio Coffee in 3 Doz. Pullâ€"overs, $1.00 for .... Men‘s Furnishings f@t 1 .... ..ll..3..... 2 Doz. Pullâ€"overs, 75¢ for 75¢ and $1,00 for ..... .... 10 Doz. Men‘s Dress Shirts, Reg. $1.00 and $1.25 for ... ... 5 Doz. Men‘s Natural Work Sox 40¢ fOr .. ... ...s. ..v k.k. Men‘s Khaki Overalls, Reg. s] $1.75 for ..:.1 .: ... .olsd 1 Doz. Boys‘ Sweater Coats, 60¢ 5 Young Men‘s Mackinaw Coats, Reg. $7.25 for ... . 6 Young Men‘s Navy Reefers, Reg. $5.50 for ....; ... 10 Men‘s Waterproof Smocks, Reg. $4.00 for ..... ... 10 Grey Check Raincoats, Reg. $7.50 fOr :...:: /.... ... 8 Plain Grey Raincoats, Reg. $6.50 for ..... 22... 222. 3 Men‘s Beaver Shell Coats with | tation Lamb lining and French ter Collar, Reg. $28.00 szz FOF .. c. ul sllls slisel. 6. 1 Only Dog Skin Coat, Reg. sla $28.50 for ..... ..... :. 1 Only Dog Skin Coat, Reg. ;1! $30.00 for ... ..... ... 6 Men‘s Mackinaw Coats in beaut Checks, Reg. $10.50 for ... @7 Men‘s heavy Ribbed Wool Shirts a Drawers ,in all sizes, worth sl.‘ $1.75 for ..... ..... .... * Many odd lincs in Men‘s and Bo Underwear at less than cost. 5 Doz. Men‘s Dress Shirts, Reg. C | tor venicige | _ It is proposed to connect N | and New Jersey by a tamnel The death took place . near ville on Friday of _ Jacob Brai well known farmer in his §0th He had hbeen ill for some tim® death was not entirely unexpecte The funeral will take place late residence on vnday OBITUARY. JACOB BRAUN 2 yd. w Linolewn $1: $1: $1.C #ix 8