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We carry the largest and best selected stock of Furniture of any dealers outside the large centres. No necessity to go to the city for high-class goods. Parlor Dining=room and Kitchen Furniture See what we have to ofi'er in . . FANCY ROCKERS, EASY CHAIRS, LOUNGES, etc. WEMEIMlIfllllI-EiMIZEEIiiifllllillllflliilllllllllflillfi Ill Also a full line of . . . A7 flak/”75074, Nugem‘ 57‘ C 0. The Jeweler, Next the Daly House. hum:mnmmmnmmmmnmmmumu. Ilfllllllll‘mllfll immnmuu J. B. Weldon MARIPOSA TOWNSHIP CLERK. Little Britain, - O Office at Oakwood â€" Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Insurance Agent for the following Companies: Issuer of Marriage Licenses Conveyancing in all it’s forms LIFE â€"Tbe North Amexican. FIREâ€"The Gore Mutual, The Equity, The Vnctoria Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Co. The Great English Remedy. Sold and recommended by all druggists in Canada. Ogliy reli. able medicine discover . Sim v. - u Icages guaranteedtocure all formsot Sexual Weakness. all effects of abuse or excess, Mental Worry. Excessive use of To- bacco. Opium or Stimulants. Mailed on receipt of price, one package 31, six, $5. One will please. gimme-are. ‘Pamphlets tree to any address. '23:: Wood Company. Windsor, Ont. “Wood’s Phosphodine is 501 l in L" dsav by all responsible druggists. ‘ S. J. PETTY In about four weeks time we take stock. In the meantime we wish to reduce the amount as much as possible and will cut prices in all lines. Our aim is to carry over as littleas possible. We never had such an assortment at this season, and it would befolly to enumerate ..... Jewelry. Silverware, Watches. Clocks. and the largest stock of Spectacles in the County. You know what we can do in We are always busy in that line. We have plea§ed you anl can do so for your fiiends. S. J. PETTY, offering Special Bargains in high~class Furniture for. the next 30 days to make room for Spring purchases. Our extensive stock of will be marked down for this Special sale. Pictures and Frames REPAIRING- THE J EWELER. KENT-ST., LIN DSAY '- Wood’s Phosphodina, Ont. A CORNER FOR STUDENTS Contributions From the Pens of Local Writers (T his column will be open for the pnblicatiou of questions, answers, discussions and original arti- cles of an educational and literary character. Our readers are requested to contribute). We shall be glad to receive essays from any of our young readers. It does not matter what the subject may he, or even if the essay is not very long or very clever. If they will do the best they can we shall publish their work in this col- umn. ED. WATCHMAN-WARDER CLARA WELLSTOOD “Yes,” said uncle Ben. tilting his chair back against the wall, and taking along pull from his short, black pipe, “yes. we made short work of them that. time.‘ You see,” he continued, when we all got settled down for a good yarn, “it was this way. We had bombarded and bombard- ed, and no good came of it, so this idea entered the head of our clever‘ycung commander. He had takenjthis expedi- tion much to heart. as it was his first, and such an important one at that. We never slept a wink for a whole week, from worrying over it, and when he would come out on deck for a stroll, we men would interchange looks which said as plainly as possible, ‘No, my hearty, he’s not long for this world.’ But to come to the main thing,” as he noticed a restless look in our eye. for we knew that when he once got launched in the praise of his beloved commander, nothing less than a miracle could stop him, “this plan of his was to send two ships down the river as if to attack on the east side, and then in the dead of night to row silently up and to land at a liittle cave below the heights, which he had discovered there the day before. Never will I for- get if, I live to be a thousand years old. the trip up the river that night. Although there was no moon the stars shone like immense diamonds in the clear, dark blue of the heavens, not a cloud was vis- ible. the boats creeping up silently and slowly and seemed like some dark water- spirits looking for prey at dead of night. Not a sound broke the stillness until in the distance we heard the grating of a keel on the pebbly shore and inafew minutes we, too, had reached the landing and were scrambling up the bank. Then began the ascent. Look,” said uncle Ben. We looked at his oustretched hands and they were covered with scars. “They are my souvenirs of that climb. The rocks cut like the knives of an enemy. the brambles tore and scratched, yet cautiously, and noiselessly we ascend- ed. All at once, shrill on the clear night air, rose the cry. ‘Qui vient ici‘?‘ Every man stood still where he was, with bated breath and paling face gazing up at the figure above us, clear-cut against the sky. but lucky for us from the highest soldier came the reply ‘Les Francais’ and the sen‘ioel moved on. Every man drew a deep breath of relief and then more 7 cautiously moved upwards. At last we saw the dark form of one and then another, as he reached the top and lay flat on the ground waiting. Then came a faint sound of a scuffle as the sentinel was seized. The first faint streaks of daylight were beginning to appear in the eastern sky and long before the sun shOWed his merry face, quite a company had collected on the plains above. The French guard fired one volley and then fled to the city. This was the position we had striven all night to attain. Soon the sun rose brightly and gloriously. as if he did not know what a scene of blood-shed and carnage he would witness before he again set. Now we could plainly see our posi- rion. We stood on awide plain gently sloping down to the city, where we could plainly see that all was confusion and bustle. We had not long to wait, for soon we saw the French troops issue forth from the gates and _come rushing towards us. We drew up in line to receive them and it was the hardest thing I ever did to stand firm and motionless until the French were within forty paces of us. They fired as they advanced, and it made my heart ache to see so many ‘ gallant fellows fall groaning and wound. ed, never to rise again. At last after a seeming eternity of time the order was . given to fire. Then the spirit of the British soldier showed itself in all its fire and passion. With a wild. almost savage . cry, [we rushed upon them. firing as we went. The thirst for blood was upon us : and we were no better than beasts of prey, as yelling, showing. firing, we charged upon them. All at once I felt a twinge in my side. and withagroan! sank down upon another poor fellow and was lost to everything. When I came ’0 myself I was lying in the midst of rhv dead and dying, from whom arose gl’Oanr of anguiph and cries of pain. I strove t rise but agwin fell back and kmw nothing more until I found myseli in neat little bed along with nuniherlvn o her poor ftilows in like condi ion There I remained for Weeks and ended my only real action.” Uncle Be- looked at his pipe and seeing the r had gone out during his story. he tnuk :- o i from the grate and prcceeded to re'r it. and then fell into a rever-e V‘ . children took our departure -...in' delighted. although we had heard same story a dozen times. How Quebec was Taken To the Boys and Girls H01 HGHHNG flllSMURDflY Enemy Driven Back With 102 Dead and 20 Capturedâ€"British Casualties Not All Knownâ€"Three omcers Killed and 10 Woundedâ€"Kruger and Steyn Are Now Asking for Peace and European Intervention. Driefontein, March 11. â€"- A11 of yesterday was occupied in fighting. The Boers maintained a stubborn rear guard action along a. running front of 12 miles on a very difficult ground. The British were advancing in three columns. Gen. Tucker, to the southward, occupied Petrusberg unopposed. Gen. Kellyâ€"Kenny, after following the river bank, moved in the direction of Abraham’s Kraal. At Dreifontein, about eight miles south1 of Abraham’s Kraal, the Boers were1 found posted in considerable strength on the ridges connecting several kop- jes where they had mounted guns. The action began at 8 o’clock in the morning with an artillery duel. Gen. French’s cavalry and Gen. Porter’s brigade supported our guns. The Boer artillery was accurately handled and the British cavalry found a task harder than they had expected. Gen. Broadwood, with dogged perseverâ€" ance moved altogether six miles southward, trying to find a means to get round, but the Boers followed be- hind rising ground and even attempt- ed to outflank him. Meanwhile the sixth division of infantry, advancing on the Boer left, slowly forced the enemy to retire. Had the infantry been able to move faster, the Boers would have been enveloped. The last shot was fired at 7.30 p.111. This morning not a Boer was to be seen. The prisoners belonged to President Kruger’s own commando. Fight \Vas Involved. London, March 12.â€"â€"The Morning Post’s correSpondent at Dreifontein, telegraphing Sunday, says: “The fight throughout was much involved. The enemy evacuated and reâ€"occupied positions subtly concealing their in- tentions and only withdrawing their guns a few minutes prior to their impending capture. Their guns outâ€" ranged ours, the naval brigade not arriving in time. Our cavalry horses were completely tired by the repeated withdrawals. The turning moveâ€" ment was begun too late. The enemy attempted with heliograph to lure Boers Maintain Rear-Guard De- fence for Twelve Miles. us tcfoctupy a kop which they held, but detecting the deception we re- turned." The Durban correspondent of The Daily News says: “On March 1 an order was issued from Pretoria to field cornets to make an immex" to return of all the women and chi} :' w in the Johannesburg district, ‘ ' ii‘ particulars as to whether each é - ily would possess means of tran: t. in case of sudden removal. Tha- :- der created a sensation." A Fin. Place of Work. A' despatch to The Times from Dreifontain, dated Sunday, sa3s: “The storming of Alexander's Kop by the Welsh was a particularly fine piece of work. The mobility of the Boers in moving their guns was very remarkable. The New South Wales Mounted Infantry made a gallant and successful attempt to capture a gun. According to the latest reports an- other engagement toâ€"day is not im- probable." Driefontein, Orange Free State, March 11.-â€"â€"-(6.35 a,m.)~BroadWay's Cavalry Brigade, advancing on Bloemâ€" fontein, unexpectedly found the Boers in a. strong position in the Driefon- tein kopjes yesterday. Gen. Kelly- Kenny’s division, arriving, severe lighting ensued. The Boers resisted stubbornly, but were driven from their centre position, leaving a. nume ber of dead and 40 prisoners. The British force is moving forward to- day. During the fighting, in which five regiments took part, with artil- lery, the Boers, though forced from their centre position, clung tenacious» 1y to the other kopjes, shelling the British freely with three guns and two Vickersâ€"Maxims. The British cavalry began to turn the Boer posi- tion, but night fell before the move- ment was completed. The Boers re tired during the night. Boers Made Stubborn Resistance on Sat- urday Again-t British Advance on Bloemfontein London, March 12.â€"-â€"A despatc-h from Driefontein to the War Ofl‘ice frein Lord Roberts, dated March 11, 1.15 3.111., says; “The enemy opposâ€" ed us throughout yesterday's march and from their intimate knowledge of the country gave us considerable trouble. Owing, however, tp the ad- mirable conduct of the tr00ps the enemy were unable to prevent us reaching our destination. The brunt of the fighting fell on Gen. Kelly- Kenny's division, two battalions - of which, the Welsh and Essex, turned the Boers out of two strong posi- tions 'at the point of the bayonet.” The British Casual flee. A despatch from Driefontein to the War Office from Lord Roberts, dated March 11, 9.55 a.m., says: I cannot- ‘get the precise number of casualties before I march, but will communi- cate It as soon as possible. The Boers suffered heavily, 102 of their dead being left on the ground. We captured about 20 prisoners. Boers Were Turned Out of Strong rosi- tionn by the Web): and Eucx. The Killed Among the 'killed are: Capt. Eustace of the Buffs, Capt. Loâ€" max of the Welsh Regiment, Mr. Mcw Cartie a. retired Indian civilian atâ€" tached to Kitchener’s Horse. AT THE POINT OF THE BAYONET. THE WATCHMAN-WARDERJ LINDSAY. ONTa SEVERE FIGHTING. Woundedâ€"Among the wounded A Sensational Order. are: _ Buffsâ€"Col. Hickson, leg severe; Lieut. Ronald. Welsh Regimentâ€"Lieuts. Torkingâ€" 'ton, Pope, Wimberley. Essex Regimentâ€"Capt. Broadwood. Field Artilleryâ€"Lieut. Devenish. Medical Corpsâ€"Major Waite, Lieut. Berne. 7 Australian Artilleryâ€"Col. Umpher, abdomen, dangerous; A large number of Australians were engaged yesterday. . The Australian Horse Brigade, with 'the Scots Greys, advanced Within 800 yards of the Boers under heavy fire. The New South Wales Mounted Infantry joined in the pursuit of the Boers north- ward. ' Lora Roberts Sends a Hot 'Messngo to Kruger and Stoyn About The Treachery of Their Troops. ”5 London, March 12 â€"- The War 0:!â€" fice has received the following aid“:- vices from Lord Roberts, dated Drie- fontein, Sunday, March 11, 9. 45 3.. m4; “The following telegram has been addressed by me to their honors, State Presidents of the Orange Free State and the South Africzt'n Republic: “Another instance having occurred of gross abuse of the white flag and of the signal of holding up hands in token of surrender, it is my duty to inform you that if such abuse occurs again, I shall most reluctantly be compelled to order my troops to dis- regard the white flag entirely. “The "instance occurred on a kopje east of Driefontein yesterday even- ing and was witnessed by several of my own staff officers, as well as by myself, and resulted in the wound- ing of several of my officers and men. “A large quantity of explosive bul- lets of three difierent kinds was found in Commandant Cronje’s laager, and (this has been the case) after every engagement with your honors’ troops. Such breaches of the recognized usages of war and of the Geneva con- vention are a disgrace to any civilizâ€" ed power. A copy of this telegram has been sent to my Government with the request that it may be com- municated to all neutral powers." This is the New» From Lady Grey, Her- schel and Allwal North. Cape-Town, Sunday, March 11. â€"â€" News from Lady Grey, Herschel and Aliwal North, show that the rebels are laying down their arms in large numbers and that the Boers all along the border are in serious straits. The rebels assert that the Boers are subsisting on bread and water and so-called cofiee, made from rye. Other rebels are leaving to fight in the Free State. British rule has been restored at Lady Grey, Where a big fight is reported to have occurred, many rebels being killed. It is reâ€" ported that thousands of rebels con- template surrendering 'to Gen. Bra- bant. Carnarvon, Cape Colony, March 10. -â€"Gen. Kitchener has arrived at Vicâ€" toria. West to organize various col- umns for the purpose of suppressing the rebellion, which is spreading in this district. Minor fighting has ocâ€" curred in several directions. Shots Exchaugod Between British and Boers Sear Helpmakaar. Pretoria, Friday, March 9. -â€"- The President has returned from Bloem- fontein. General Joubert is expected here shortly. Fighting commenced in the direction .of Helpmakaar this morning. Boer Headquarters, Biggarsberg, Friday, March 9. â€"â€" Shots were ex- changed this morning near Helpmak- aar with a small body of British, who retired hastily. Scouts report that the British main advance is coming from Lad) smith towards Sun- day River. London, March 12. â€" Several pa- pers announce that the Government on Tuesday received five messages from President Kruger and President Steyn in Dutch, asking upon what terms a cessation of hostilities could be brought about. The messages sur- prised and delighted the department concerned. While their tenor was un- derstood, it was found necessary to summon persons thoroughly capable of accurately interpreting the mesâ€" sages, all of which were filed at Bloemfontein. \Yore Said to Have Been Received in London From Preside-ts Kruger end Steyn. The Cabinet convened on Wednesday to consider the messages aad it is believed that an uncompromising re- ply was sent, which is known to have reached Bloemfontein by the same means as the Boer cablegram reached the Government. The nature of the reply was such as to lead to a. furâ€" ther, but gradual retirement of the Boer forces. London, March 12. â€" The Daily Mall has received the following Ldesâ€" patch from Pretoria, dated Saturday, March 10, and censored by the Boer Government: “President Kruger and President Steyn have wired Lord Sal- isbury ‘peace proposals on condition that the independence of the two re- publics be respected and the rebel colonials amnested. Yesterday the foreign consuls were called into con- ference, and were requosted to invite the interventionof the powers repre- sented in order to prevent further bloodshed.” Brussels, March 12.-â€"â€"Dr. 10de asâ€" serts that Pre31dent Kruger and Steyn have not telegraphed any peace propositions through him. He ad- mits, however, the possibility of such a step, upon condition that the independence of the Republics is gear- nnteed, in order to prevent furthes bloodshed. REBELS LAYING DOWN ARMS. FlVE BOER MESSAGES. BULLETIN F110 )1 BOERDOM. Kitchener After the Rebels. Shot.- W‘ero Exch anged. Boon Hot After Peace. Cabinet Discussed It. “'hat Leydl Sayi- K' Goods can be seen at my office and show-room, {Earner of Sussex and Peel-sts., Lindsay - Box 415, Tdephone 8: Special Sale of New Prints are now arriving and we must make room for them. After stock- taking we find a number of lines of winter goods still on hand that must be cleared out at once. Here is a list that should move everyone quickly : â€"Men’s Heavy Rubbers, regular â€"Overcoats, Men’s andBoys’,every $1.25 to $1.50 $1 pair coat will be cleared off at from for ,,,,,,,,,, 30 to 50 per cent discount. â€"Overshoes, Women’s and Men’s, â€"Special line Heavy Ribbed Wool regular $140 to $1 15 Hose, Ladies’ sizes, 200 $1. 50, for ........ regular 30 to 3 5c, for New Spri ng Goods” . BUTTER AND EGGS WANTED the year round. If you want cash, it is always cheerfully paxd; 1f traded, goods are sold at lowest posible prices in exchange. We have a few good calendars left. If an customer has not ‘ d . -c pleas: ask for one at office. y “cc”: one ~hl- year, Last year was the largest business ever done by the store, and we beg to thank our man friends and customers for their liberal support, and now wish to assure them that no effort mi”: be spared to make it to their advantage to do business here. Full stocks in every departmen‘ always kept thoroughly assorted, and bought on the most favorable terms for cash. makes th: store the best place to trade in, you Will be almost certain to find the goods you war! at :3 times, and at right prices. “ THGVIBBOI’M L061“ dflUSdVIHGS GOHIDEIHU HOG-G- BROS- - OAKWOOD Savings Departmentâ€"Deposits of $1.00 and upward taken, withdrawal at 83? time. Debentures issued for periods or from one to five years for sums of Sim and upwards. Highest current rates of interest mowed. Money to Loanâ€"Onitown and farm property at current rates of interest. Ca; moderate and no delay. . WM. FLAVELLE. QOOG'DéOQQGQGQP 5’ R“ «w 6 In Offering You thew “-3: Parties intending to build will find that our Lindsay Yard contains all that is ne- cessary iLn Barn Timber, Lumber, Lath, Shingles. Sash, Doors, Blinds, Mould- n gs, em. Cement of the best quality for Stable or Cellar Floors, Walks, etc. TOWN OFFICE - 77 HILL OFFIGE - 78 The Rathbun Com paflj HEAD OFFXCE, â€"Over 4000 yards new patterns, choice quality English Prints CLOTHING TELEPHONE we know that they will do us credit and give you satisfaction. N0 further comment is necessary. To many personsa 2 02., 3 oz. or 4 oz. case is a 2, 3, or 4 oz. casethe world over. This 1s a mistake. No matter what the material used not how heavy the case, 1f it is not properly made it will not long be a pro tector_ from dirt and atmosphere. We guarantee every 'Watch we sell, and you will find the prices 35 low as the same Watches are sold for anywhere. A LINDSAY-’8 I 3mm)" BRfl . '. J. WE THERUP reguiar pfice 12% td I4 cents, on sale NEXT MONDAY at ................... '. G. BLAIR SON, Made to fit don’t cost any more than that which does not. We make clothes for hundreds of people and give them perfect satisfaction, and we can do the same for you. Now is the time to order your Fall and Winter Suit or Overcoat. Don’t put it off until the cold,weather sets in. Have the benefit of it the full season. Prices always right. Remember the place Waltham and Elgin Watches Ptesident. JEWELERS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS, LINDSAY . . . .ABOUT CASES. . . . Incorporated under Cap. 169, R. S. O. I G. H. NI. BAKER, A Two Doots West of Only House 34 Best Instruments: â€"Overcoats, Men’s and Boys’, every coat will be cleared off at from 30 to 50 per cent discount â€"Special line Heavy Ribbed Woo] Hose, Ladies’ sizes regular 30 to 3 5c, for 20c â€"Tha Mason 41. Risch Pianos, â€"-'l'ho Boll Piano: and Organs, â€"Tho Dominion Pianos and Organ; â€"Tho “ Standard ” Rotary Shun} Sewing Machine. ' -â€"Tho Domestic Sewing Machine_ -â€"Tho Improved Raymond sew“ Iachiho. ' _ ““3 -â€"Also The Knoll Washer. â€"'l'ho Tribune and McBwrney a BMW. Rina-5'-.. . In stock. . L‘â€" 1" Hardwood and Millwood dehvered,1 ‘ an part of the town. “a mdsor Salt. (Dairy Cheese andeu Brands). All at reasonable prices. Bicycles: I control the sale of above gm for the County of Victoria Hard, Soft and Blacksmith Coal, MARCH I 5m, 1900 â€"-I sell only the JOHN MAGWOOD, Managing Direct“. OPTICiANS LIN DSAY, ONT. 110 a yd. Selil‘ mm of“