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mffiMmwmmmmMmmmmmmmmm&m • • - . . f - . • - ' • • • » . , • \ t'l ':& . ) ' . . d we have a lot of winter goods leff.'̂ ' and are bound to clean them all out short order at prices never heard of" e 5 fore in this Dart of the coun V v *n©t® OM <u«V The selection is still good in almost any thing you may need If yoti wflV use any .of these goods we will guarantee to make the price satisfactory to all on any thing. Out on the job counters you will find about 200 pairs of Shoes for Men, Women and Children, marked to about one-third of actual cost to us. i We have a few of those Ladies' $10 Jackets left; satin lined throughout, going ftt... Also about 75 Ladies' and Misses' long Cloaks, a little out of style, that cost from $5 to $15, your choice at $1.49. The cloth in any of them worth twice that to make up into any thing you may want* Come and help us turn these « , goods into--1- . • v '4% > 1 Wwttwi D. Brook*, W«t$as#n Ufher education. - . (Continued from last issue). A ' To be sure, there we many melan- . <tioly failures, and many a man who !?•;>-.«oght to form attempts to teach, but " that is no reason why all opportunity £-•7 Should not be given to the others. Let t is not forget the blacksmiths who ought t * |D preach or the farmers who ought to ^ t>e lawyere. In our fear of over-educa­ ting a few let us not under-educate the ^ • many. A burnt crust is better than raw jjough. The divine right of Kings is a thing of the past. Let us not rear in its |s flace the more pernicious theory of the "rC Aiv"1© rights of millionaires and city ^ * residents to hold the places of power £ »nd profit. In Europe there are places ?**,»' where a man is expected to be a farmer because his father was a farmer, or to be * baker because his father was a baker, ' , Imt. such a theory will not do for us, and ^ \ though we do not approve of the theory ' * we must go farther and be sure that we do not allow conations to exist which lenders such a result necessary. While It may be desirable for a farmer's son to L-" be a farmer, yet what we must demand • eack every American child is "Sht of choice, the privilege of say- . , ing what he shall do, the right to deter- * ,•>, mine his own course in life. The sur­ rounding conditions must be such that this determination shall be unhampered ^yio that he may have full freedom of choice and equal opportunity to attain ®nd chosen. Freedom and equal- 0S|ty, and though many may choose un­ wisely and the failures along life's path­ way are numerous, yet this furnishes no !.;• reason why all opportunity should be taken from the others. ; ^an BUC^ a condition of choice be fur- ? nished by the course of study of a dis- ^ trict school? Some time ago it could . have been, but in the present condition of society and civilization such an edu- . 'cation will not suffice. The world , ' moves fast and the man who thinks that ;•>" • tecauae his education was limited to a jj * few winter terms between corn husking 1 corn planting therefore this will - ®u®ce> 'or W" son does not realize that K '•*he present generation of men have had ^ for the most part but those same oppor- i'; {unities, but what when his son grows £ , v»P he will find that nine out of ten of r' his competitors will have had much - toore. That which was sufficient for ; \ this century will not do for the next, ii * and he who would stand well in the faA race of life must start in well equipped j,for the struggle. t'r ,! I quote a portion of an editorial from ^the Chicago Times-Herald: ,•& , "The country needs educated, scienti ypc agriculturists -men who will study another and to whom many of the laws of nature were as sealed books. The new agriculture calls for men of brains and education. As the country becomes more thickly populated the de­ mand is for more scientific husbandry. As the soil is the source of all wealth, its secrets must be revealed by experi­ ments conducted on modern scientific lines." I say again, a district school educa­ tion will not suffice. In many countries of Europe the privileges of education and government have been kept from the people and there exists a governed and a governing class. I look upon it as one of the surest guarantees of our nation's future permanency and glory that this tendency is being so vigorously opposed everywhere. Everywhere you will find thoroughly progressive, ener­ getic farming communities furnishing educational facilities to their children so extensive that there is little danger of the farmers of this nation ever occupy­ ing the position of the peasantry of Europe. But, perhaps, some* one says that the studies of a high school course are not practical. Now, the question is, what is practical? What is it that a boy needs most in going forth to fight battles of a lifetime? Will a mind filled full of the so-called "practical facts" tumble every mountain of adversity and bridge every river of opposition? Suppose it were possible for a man to become a traveling encyclopoedia of universal practicality. Would there not be something still lacking? If all this were not backed by that subtle element, good judgment, would not failure follow as nigh his footsteps as success? How far, I ask you then, does judgment go, and how much of a start will it give our boy upon the high road leading to success? Since judgment has some important bearing on life we may well ask what a high school course will do to develop this faculty beyond what maybe obtained in the grades. Judgment is a mental faculty "which appears late in life; in some cases, very late, indeed. The child, when leaving the eighth grade, has but reached the age when it oegins to develop up to that time memory and perception has been predominant, and while judgment is not entirely lacking it has been weak. Recognizing the importance of correct judgment training, educators have for years endeavored to select such studies and to so arrange them in a high school course that all advantage of the observation powers and the memory may be obtai-ed and that which the whole is closely articulated with the practical affairs o^life, yet the finished product is a boy or girl having a well trained judg­ ment. A single example will suffice. . Our science course begins with physiol­ ogy. Here the boy is taught to observe the laws and forces of nature and apply V g " to observe the results of scientific experimentation carefu^ record accurately what he to the work of bringing the --' 8eeB" hand ;--a various degree of , the work of kinds of soil to the tnctiveness. agriculturalist of today who farming for profit can not f ag in the ruts of the pioneers termed by the inflexible rules dewn from one sees. His hand and eyes are trained. His habit of truthfulness is developed. From the dissection of animals he learns how he, himself, is made. He is taught the practical lessons of digestion, respir­ ation, the laws of health, and from what he has seen and remembered he is taught to reason about what can not be seen. From physiology he passes to physical geography. He studies the world as a whole, the laws of wind currents, the causes of storms, the kinds of soils, and how they are made, and from the opera­ tions of nature carried on around him, he is led to reason out what must have hap- days--J. E. Cristy's store, Ringwood. ai-st PETER ROTHERMEL, Collector. pened to produce visible results. In zoology he studies the formation, use and distribution of animals. In botany the forms and determination of plants and weeds, methods of cultivation and destruction, distribution and uses. In physicy he studies and practically ap­ plies the laws of mechanics. The pump, the press, the lever, the incline plane, the wheel and axle--many things direct­ ly practical. But the problems-of phys­ ics demand far greater strength of rea­ son and judgment than did those in physiology or botany. And then again. In chemistry he is led to speculate on the very atoms composing matter. He learns about the great necessities of life from the rising of a loaf of bread to the smelting of the ore of iron or copper, from the component para of fertile soil to the manufacture of patent fertilizers. From this brief sketch of the science course it is evident that while it is de­ signed to be disciplinary, and to present those things which will train judgment, it has nevertheless a direct and vital con­ nection with the practical things of ac­ tual life. Many of these things may be pounded out on the anvil of experienoe, but with what better results will that process be accompanied if it has the back­ ing of four years training,such as I have described. Especially when you remem­ ber that the science is but one fourth of the course and that language, history and mathematics have each to re­ sult. What is the meaning of this term practical? To me it includes two things. The direct and the indirect. As applied to education the directly practical in­ cludes those facts and processes which may be transferred directly from the school room to the actual business of life, the indirectly practical, and to my mind the more important part of an edu­ cation, includes those things which do not find this direct application. The ob­ ject of an education is to fit our boys and girls for a higher and better life. Does a high school course accomplish anything toward the attainment of that result? Is a knowledge of science of history, of literature, of mathematics, of any avail in making our boys and girls into better, grander, nobler men and wo­ men? Will not all these things elevate the sphere of their existence and broaden the £eld of their capabilities? Will not every hour spent in the pursuit of knowl­ edge return a tenfold profit? Will not iciruiu a wmuiu prunir win not --~~-- J the consciousness of power thus acquired c r complexion and a clear brintr man more mr than all th» mVM »,« A tablet or two taken at night bring man more pay than all the gold he might have earned? If buying hogs and cattle, corn and coal was all there (Continued next week). O Basis the >T!w Kind Vw Hue ktmjt B«0t Taxes! Taxes) t>n and after this date I will be at the following places tor the collection of taxes: Thursdays--J. J. Miller's store, West Me Henry; Saturdays--Owen & Chapell's store, McHenry; Mondays--C, M. Adam's store, Johnsburgh; Tues- A Card. We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to refund the money on a 50 cent bottle of Green's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure your cough or cold. We also guarantee a 25 cent bottle to p^ove satisfactory or money refunded. 27-36t ^ JULIA A. STORY. ; M.-*- TO CURB A COLO IN ONE DAY. Take LAXATIVE Bromo Quinine Tab­ lets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. W. Grove's sig­ nature is on each box. 25o. Trust him who praises all; him lees who censures all; and him least of all who is indifferent to all. Taxest Taxes! I will be at J. J Miller's store, West McHenry, on Wednesday of each week for the oollection of North Nunda taxes, •ant Lou BURTON, Collector. When threatened by pneumonia or any other lung trouble, prompt relief is necessary, as it is dangerous to delay. We would suggest that One Minute Cough Cure be taken as soon as indica­ tions of having taken cold are noticed. It cures quickly and its early use pre­ vents consumption. Julia A. Story. If you would have a faithful servant, and one that you lite, serve yourselff For the weakness and prostration fol­ lowing grippe there is nothing so prompt and effective as One Minute Cough cure. This preparation is highly endorsed as an unfailing remedy for all throat and lung troubles and its early use prevents con­ sumption. It was made to cure quickly. Julia A Story. leave to Not to oversee workmen, is them your purse open. Millions of people are familiar with DeWitt's Little Early Risers and those who use them find them to be famous little pills. Never gripe. Julia A Story. When the well is dry. they know the worth of water. Bridges, rivers, tunnels, mountains, builds cities, gathers up the scattered ray's of one's ability. "f%»t's what Rocky Mountain Tea does. 85c. Ask your druggist. Are ton Constipated T Do yon have that tired feeling? Do you feel sluggish, billions and out of sorts generally ? Do you have sick head­ ache? Do you have pimples, eruptions, blotches, uloexs, sores or other results of constipation? To be healthy, the sewer of the body, the bowels, must be kept in an active, healthy condition, and nothing does it so well as BAILEY'S LAXATIVE TABLETS. They bring a head. night you feel fine in the morning. 10 ct. packages contain 20 tablets, and 25c pack, contain 80 tablets. Choclate coated. W. J. Bailey, is written on each package. Lakeside Medicine Co., Chicago, Prop. Sample free. Remem pat they cure oomtipvtion. Sold by Julia A Stoay. Feb. 15 ̂ 00. ly. Recent experiments show that all classes of foods may be completely di­ gested by a preparation called Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, which absolutely di­ gests what you eat. As it is the only combination of all the natural digests ants ever devised the demand for it has become enormous. It has never failed to cure the very worst cases of indigest­ ion and it always gives instant relief. Julia A. Story. Pity ana Boauty The most beautiful thing ir the world is the baby, all dimples and joy. The most pitiful thing is that same baby, thin and in pain. And the mother does not know that a little fat makes all the differ­ ence. Dimples and joy have gone, and left hollows and fear, the fat, j^at was comfort and color'and curve-all but pity and love-is gone. ^ The little one gets no fat from her food; There is some­ thing wrong; it is either her food or food-mill. She has had no fat for weeks; is living on what she had stored in that plump little body of hers; and that is gone. She is starving for fat; it is death, be quick! Scott's Emulsion of €ogl Uver Oil is the fat she 1̂ 1 take; it will save her. , . The genuine haa thin picture 011 It, take 110 other. If you have not tried it, send for free sample, its agreeable taste will surprise you. SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, 40S Pearl St.. N. Y. BOo. and Sl.06 all druMtfat* PRESCRIPTIONS C A R E F U L L Y COMPOUNDED J, A- / .. TOILET AR N O T I O N S PAINTS AND OILS B O y f j j f ' . T Z 8 FINE CHINA WARE S T A T I O N E R Y . ELEGANT LAMPS '! VT>. A*'* yr "" J > f» 'v ' .'-af * X " i ~ V*, r , CLES >0 w Sis JULIA A. STORY n c H B N R V I N O I S & m <i0i, 'isl The C. F. Blanke Tea & Coffee Co. has secured the following agencies in this vicinity to handle their celebrated Teas and Coffees: OILBERT BROS.. McHenry SIMON STOFPEL West McHenry Antloch--Williams Bros. C.-'-';, Arlington Heights--F S Dsvflft ^M"1 Barrington--John C Plaffge Cary--E Kerne A 80m CryStil Lake--O C Colby Des Plainer--8piegier Bit*. Edison Park--WoH ft T Wi Bohr Grays Lake-F D Battershailfci Greenwood--E G Westernsan fe,. Gurnee--J R Bracher a * Gilberts--Ganchow 4k Kunke Harvard-H H Me*rMK^ Hebron--Howe Bros. A H u n t l e y -- P H B t n a U ^ . f t I van hoe--John Mdktei 1 i v a n n o e -- ^ k Johnsburgh--John P Liy Lake Villa--Rowling A Balnrtabto Lake Zurich--C W Kohl 1 ft Kransi Lake Zurich-CWK Libertyrllle--Trtggs Milburn--A PanteU Mount Prospect--L P Bnssee Norwood Park-Jas A Lowe Palatine--8c hoppe Bras. Park Ridge--Paine Bras. Richmond--F C Schroeder Roekerfeller--W W Knlgge Russell--81 rer Bras. Solon Mills--Wm Simes Spring Grove--E E Hart well Union--C L Kremer Volo-J H Richardson Sauconda--GoldingBms. oodstoek--Geo H Hooker d i - i ) 7^7:4 sJiL. , „ .. 1,1 * Jf- :VSHI Q Blanke's j -Faust Blend 4 0 f f C C' • 1 exclusively on Dining Cars of ̂ Tie PullffliD Palace (dr Co. and twenty-five other of the great est Railroad and Steamboat lines/'-' lels and Restaurants ct the;J- United States and Canada J|| •" ̂ ts, . .. • "5!" ^ 5 if is blended lay taste, not ' -v* by weight; has the finest drinking; • <- quality of any Coffee in tte waddt* '̂ ® Put up fey " 4 C. F. BLANKE TEA & (OfFEf (0. Promoters of High Grade Goods and Proprietors at the Moat Ctom-fc plete Coffee Plant in the U. S. , :00, , rU^iUfc-r.'rUf