Array / 'Am VHE ISLANDER established 1910. With which is Consolidated The Cumberland Ner»s. THE CUMBERLAND t^EWS established 1894. VOL. VII., No. 42 CUMBERLAND, VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., SATURDAY, JAN. G, 1917. Subscription price, $1.50 per year THE MEN STEALERS. The reason given by the German masters of Belgium for seizing and deporting Belgian workmen to Ger- i many is "to prevent their moral decay."- Louis Raemaekers. FOR MAYOR I have been requested by a number of Property Owners and Voters to stand for the office of Mayor of the City of Cumberland. My record in the Council as Alderman for nine years is surely a proof that I h;ive the best interests of the City pa heart. If elected I will endeavor with my utmost ability and sincerity t. further the prosperity and best ingrests of the City. THOMAS E. BATE CANADA SENDING STEEL KAILS TO FRANCE. Ottawa,' Jan. 3.--Scarcity of ocean tonnage may interfere with the sending overseas of the fifteen hundred miles of steel rails which the government has undertaken to supply to France. If the bottoms can be secured the arrangement will be carried out, but if no more tonnage is available than at present the transportation of the whole quantity can hardly be made with the necessary expedition. From Canadian government railways three hundred miles of trackage are going over at once. The balance, it is supposed, will be supplied from the steel mills of Great Britain, if transport facilities are not a- vailable in time. At the Ho Ho Next Week. Next week's Bluebird feature at thellollo will be "The Flirt," a story in which Marie Walcamp surpasses herself in the leading role, that of a selfish, designing and heartless flirt. The film will be shown Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday a Redfeather five- act drama will be shown, called "The Seekers." Other Bluebird features to come are: Jan. 15.—"Tangled Hearts," Louise Lovely featured in a sparkling society drama of a lovable meddler. Tense with unusual situations. Jan. 22. - "John Needham's Double," Tyrone Powers, an actor whose work if once seen will make him welcome on all other occasions. His ability is unquestioned and ranks among the leading stars. Jan. 29.—"The Great Problem," Violet Mersereau. Feb. 5.—"Gay Lord Waring" with J. Warren Kerrigan, one of the most popular of screen stars. Feb. 12,-"Wanted A Home," from the fascinating story by Lois Webei. Although Mary MacLaren has been in films only a short she is already in the first rank and her work is in great demand. Feb. 19.-"Chalice of Sorrow" Cleo Madison in a powerful emotional drama, the story of a fruitless love. Feb. 26th. — "Social Buccaneer," J. Warren Kerrigan. At Ho Ho Theatre. TONIGHT 4th Episode of the SECRET OF THE SUBMARINE Fifteen Act Serial And Three Other Films Victoria, Jan. 3.—The person- el of the Compensation Board is J. S. H. Winn, Rossland, chairman, Parker Williams, Lady- smith, and H. B. Gilmour, Vancouver. Commissioner Williams, whose seat, Newcastle, becomes vacant as soon as His Honor signs his warrant of appointment, is in the city today. Commissioner Gilmour will be in the city today and Chairman Winn, who has to come from Rossland, will probably be in tomorrow afternoon. As soon as the commissioners are all in the city they will hold a meeting for organization, and will at once get to work. One of their first duties will be to strike the rates of assessment upon the various groups of trades which come under the act. This will be based upon the information which employers have had to submit since the sixteenth of October as to their estimated payroll for 1917, no man's wages being estimated at over $2,000 a year. In future years the boa'd will be able to estimate the rate to be struck each year on the amount of compensation paid in the previous year to workmen in industries grouped under that class. The greater the percent age of fatalities or disablement in any group, the greater the as sessment the firms coming under that group will have to pay; and the fewer the accidents the less will have to be paid. For the current year the commissioners will probably follow actual tables, which will pretty fairly assess the various classes of industries according to the dangers of employment. This system, by the way, is apt to play a considerable part in bringing about an exercise of influence by employers upon one another to install safety devices and all possible means of protection for their employees, as this will be found the best available source of economy to themselves. A very important portion of the commission's duties will be the inculcation of safety first principles, and education of the public at large in accident prevention. To this end they will hold investigations, carry on experiments, and conduct an active educational propaganda, by the establishment of museums, the publication and distribution of bulletins and the delivery of lectures. It may also appoint advisory committees, on which employers and workmen will be rep resented, to assist the board in establishing reasonable standards of safety. There are statutory sums for the widows, children or dependents of men who are killed, and to men who are permanently disabled there may be paid out of the accident fund up to a sum not exceeding fifty-five per eent of the average wage of the man payable during his lifetime.* Medical aid and hospital treatment will be provided for, and to the accident fund workmen have to contribute a cent a day, to be deducted by the employer from his wages. The province will assist in defraying the expenses of the administration of the act up to an amount of not more than $50- 000 annually. From this forward no employer can make any arrangements with a casualty insurance company to insure him against loss through accident to his workmen. There is only the one system of insurance for and compensation of workers, and that is through the government plan of compensation without litigation. THREE CANDIDATES FOR MAYORALTY Monday, January 8th, will be nomination day in this city for the coming municipal election, Returning officer Mackinnon will be at the Council Chambers from noon to 2 p.m. on Monday for the purpose of receiving nomi natioiis for Mayor, six Aldermen and one School Trustee. Thos. E. Banks, Thos. E. Bate, and John Thomson, ha«e announced themselves as candidates for the office of mayor, but there seems to be scarcity of aldermen. The names of T. H. Carey and Wesley Willard have been mentioned as possible candidates. Wesley Willard the retiring school trustee will seek re-election. Hawthornthwaite Accepts Nomination for Newcastle. Victoria, Jan. 3.—J. H. Hawthornthwaite has accepted an offer of a nomination in the coming by-election in Newcastle, where Mr. Parker Williams has resigned. The government candidate has not yet been selected. Supporters of Mr. Parnell and Mr. Bickle are pushing the claims of those two men for official recognition. When Mr. Hawthornthwaite was last elected to the House he was a Socialist. Mr. Myers of Cranbrook has arrived to be secretary to Hon. Dr; King, in the stead of Miss Taylor, former secretary to the minister of public woi ks. BRITAIN IS BEST CUSTOMER OF UNITED STATES. Washington, Jan. 3.-Purchases of nearly two billion dollars made the United Kingdom by far the best customer of the United States in 1916. An analysis published today by the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce shows that no other nation bought so much by half. France, during the year, more than doubled her purchases here but still fell a bit short of the billion dollar mark. Canada was third with $600,000,000. Besides the Central Powers the three neutrals of northern Europe alone of all the world failed to receive more American goods than in 1915. Recruiting Figures in Canada. Ottawa, Jan. 3. During the year just past there were re> cruited in Canada 178,537 men for overseas service. Despite the very considerable falling off in recruiting during the past six months, the year 1916 provided almost half of the total of 383,- 955 recruited since the war commenced. There was a normal falling off during the month of December, when the total number of recruited was only 5,791, as against 6,548 for the previous month, Since the commencement of the war recruiting by district, or order of numbers listed, has been as follows: Toronto, 85,384; Man itoba and Saskatchewan 77,254; Kingston 41,204; British Colum- bis 37,757; Maritime provinces 34,802; Alberta 34,517; Montreal 33,999; London, 31,325; Quebec 7.729. Messrs. Hunter and Stewart of Buttar & Chiene, Vancouver, auditors for the Canadian Collieries, arrived on Friday evening. HON. WM. SLOAN OFFERS MEDAL Mr. T. H. Carey, secretary of the local centre of St. John's Ambulance, Association, is in receipt of a letter from Hon. William Sloan, Minister of Mines, offering to donate the sum of twenty dollars to purchase a medal to be competed for by members of "First Aid" classes in Cumberland District. This timely gift is much appreciated by the officers and members of the local association and should prove a valuable stimulus to First Aid work. A hearty and unanimous vote of thanks was recently passed by the Cumberland class to be forwarded to Mr. Sloan. FOR MAYOR Having been requested by a large number of Properly Owners and Voters to stand for Mayor of the City of Cumberland, I have decided to come forward, feeling assured that my record as Alderman for five years and my services as City Police Officer for seven years should give the public the assurance that, if elected, 1 will do all in my power to carry out the wishesof the people in any measures that will lead to the prosperity and betterment of the City of Cumberland. THOMAS E. BANKS CUMBERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL. January, 1917, RECEIVING CLASS:-Will all parents who have young children whom they intend to send to school for the first time this term, please send them within the first fortnight, not later than January 19th. Children who commence later than this miss a considerable part of the term's work and remain a drag on the entire class, thus hindering considerably the work of the teacher. A. J. Richards, Principal. When is a Neutral not a Neutral? Cumberland, B. C, Dec, 24, 1916. Editor Islander:- Dear Sir:— In your last issue there appears under "Town Topics" a story a- bout a fellow citizen who refused to make a donation to the Red Cross on account of being neutral. I suggest that the collectors in the future either publish the names of that kind of neutrals or the names of the givers, also the neutral ones. In a case like the one referred to, the rule generally is that every man is guilty until he is proved innocent, at least as far as the public is concerned. It is therefore an injustice towards the neutral givers to insert a notice that might throw suspicion upon every one of them. Another Nbutkal. TOWN TOPICS Miss Winkleman, of the local Hospital staff, returned from a visit to Nanaimo on Thursday. Miss Hazel Whyte entertained a number of her friends to a social evening at the home of her parents on Friday. Dr. J. H. White, Inspector of Missions is expected to arrive by this evening train and occupy the pulpit of Grace Methodist Church at the morning and evening service tomorrow. Mrs. Noel Macfarlane left for Nanaimo on Friday after spending the New Year's holidays with Mr. and Mrs. John Bruce of this City. We hear rumors of several engagements in this city during the last few days of the old year. Joseph Welsh, of Bevan, has left the employ of the Canadian Collieries and taken a position as engineer on one of the coast steamers. Miss Rubina Bickle left for Ladysmith on Friday morning. The Womens' Auxiliary of the Cumberland General Hospital held their annual meeting at the home of Mrs. A. H. Peacey on Thursday evening. Mrs. Geo. K. MacNaughton, secretary, handed in her annual report, when the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Mrs. A. H. Peacey, president; Mrs. Alex. MacKinnon, secretary; Mrs. Harry Bryan, treasurer. Miss Evelyn Bate left on Tuesday morning for Vancouver to resume her duties on the public school staff of that city. John Thomson, candidate for Mayor, left for Vancouver and Victoria on Wednesday. Robeit Gordon, of Grant Smith & Co., Seattle, is here on a visit. There will be service in Holy Trinity Church tomorrow evening at 7 p. m. Born- At the Cumberland General Hospital on Saturday, Dec. 30th, to Mr. and Mrs. J. Walker, a son. Capt. Olaf Anderson, the celebrated navigator of Union Bay, is in the local hospital as the result of a head-on collision which put out the lights and caused a nasty leak in the bow. Though suffering slightly from the "wetting" received the captain hopes to return to duty in a few days. Several miners arrived during the week and secured work in the local mines. Several commercial travellers arrived on Thursday evening and left on Friday morning. The West Cumberland Conservative Band held a New Year's dance on Monday evening in the Band Hall. Sing ;\ song ofTIno, debonaire—bul sly, Lots of pretty guarantees baked in ;i pie; When the pie waa opened his guarantees took wing. And once again the Entente were, dished by the King.—London Passing Show. TWO THK ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B. C. @lje Mimfax Published every Saturday by the Islander Publishing Company at Cumberland, B.C., Canada. Telephone 3-5. Subscription: One year in advance, $1.50; Single copies, 5c. Foreign subscriptions to countries in Postal Union, $2.00 SATURDAY. JANUARY 6th, 1917 •HOW IS THIS FOR PERSONAL FREEDOM Statement made by Charles Rossler, 58 Holly street, San Francisco, California: September 30,1916,1 went to work in the Twin Peak's tunnel. I was employed in the West End day shift. The shift boss is named Tobey. I was paid on the following dates, the sums set down. 1916 -$18 for six 1916-515 for six 1916 $15.50 for October 7 days' work. October 14, 1916—$15 for five days' work. October 21 day's work. October 28, six day's work. Friday, October27,1910, I was informed by the timekeeper that 1 would have to pay $10 to the "union" and that they would take out -^2.50 every three weeks I told him that I did not belong to any union and did not want to belong to a union. On Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock, I was paid the sum of $15.50, although $18 was due me for six day's work. I asked for the correct amount due and the paymaster told me to "go on and get out." Monday, Oct. 30, 1916, I went to the State Lator Commissioner J. P. McLaughlin, and told them of the facts. He said nothing could be done. I asked how they could take my money for a union to which I did not belong, and he replied: "Well, they do that." The foregoing are substantially the facts. (Signed) CARL ROSSLER. Witness—Paul Gartig, Western Hotel. This statement was made October 30, 1910. How is this for personal freedom in a free country?-Pacific Coast Mechanic. May 31, 1915. Proofs of Germany's nameless barbarities in Belgium are given the .world. President Wilson does nothing. July 25, 1915 Further attacks on American steamers. President Wilson does nothing. He sends more Notes. August 18, 1915. Bernstorff i promises there will be no more murder of Americans. August 19,1915. Arabic sunk two Americans murdered. President Wilson continues to take active physical exercise at the typewriter. October 12. 1915. Miss Cavell executed. President Wilson says nothing. ( « November 30,1915. Hesperian, Ancona, Persia and other vessels sunk, Americans being murdered President Wilson does nothing. January 7, 1917, Bernstorff promises no more Americans will be murdered. March 24,1916. Germany sinks the Sussex, murdering more Americans. President Wilson makes a mild protest. April 30, 1916. Full particulars of the horrors perpetrated in Serbia and Armenia by the Aus- trians, Germans and Turks are given to the world. President Wilson does nothing. October 30, 1916. Deportations of Belgians into slavery made known. President Wilson does nothing. , December 20, 1916. Germany is on the eve of collapse and is begging for peace. December 21, 1916. President Wilson promptly "in the name of humanity" tells the belligerents they do not know what they are fighting for and that they ought to make terms with Germany immediately,—The World. DR. C. 1NKSTER, SURGEON DENTIST, MILESTONES IN THE PATH OF GLORY. August 4, 1914. Belgium invaded, her neutrality broken, her citizens tortured and shot, her women violated, her children done to death. President Wilson sends a Note. February 4. 1915. Germany announces policv of piracy at sea and murder at sight. President Wilson sends a Note which means nothing. March 8, 1915. Germany begins sinking ships indiscriminately, butchering the Americans on board. President Wilson does nothing. April 6, 1915. The Kaiser pub licly regrets his naval commanders are under the necessity of murdering Americans. President Wilson does nothing. May 7, 1915, Germany sinks the Lusitahia with loss of 1100 persons. May 10, 1915, President Wilson announces he is too proud to fight. May 13, 1915. President Wilson sends another Note. May 17, 1915. Secretary Bryan tells the German Ambassador that the President doesn't mean a word of it. Will be in Cumberland on or about January 8th, 1917, for a period of three weeks. Dr. Inkster will open up a Dental Surgery, furnished with a complete outfit of instruments to perform all dental operations in the latest and most scientific method. Painless Extractions. Modern Crown and Bridge work, and Modern Plate Work a specialty. Examinations free. Rates moderate. All Work Guaranteed. This is to urge you that you get your Suits Cleaned, Repaired and Pressed for on" month. Then form your own conclusion. If it leads to better spirits, better health, continue it. If it does away with dirt, improves your appearance, continue it. Remember a well-dressed man always wants the best. Also you must get your shoes cleaned; and don't throw vour tan shoes away because they are old-have them dyed. Ask for the Monthly Rate*. Local agents for The Victoria Hat Works, Victoria, B.C. Cumberland DYE WORKS FOR SALE, CHEAP-1 Martin Orme Piano, in good condition, Can be seen any time. A Bargain. Also 10 shares of Cum Berland and Union Water Works shares. Apply P. O. Drawer 226. Cumberland, B. C. CUMBERLAND HOTEL DUNSMUIR AVENUE First Class Hotel at Moderate Rates WILLIAM MERRIFIELD, Proprietor. "INVICTUS JJ THE CORRECT SHOE FOR WOMEN THE TENDENCY in Fashionable Costuming to make the feet more noticeable caused us to stock an unusually attractive range of styles in "Invictus" shoes for women. Ladies' high-top Button Shoes in Vici kid, with black cloth tops. Ladies' high-top patent Laced Shoes, with gray and bronze cloth tops. Ladies' high-top patent Button Shoes, with white kid uppers and black buttons. Specials in Ladies' 'Invictus' Pumps, in patent with white kid uppers. CANADIANS WANTED FOR THE ROYAL NAVY Tmto thousand Canadian! r.rs »snt:d for the Royal Naval Can- r.dian Volunteer Ueserve toward. >: arming the new .hip. of the Imperial Roy*l Navy. Im-nodiate oveneaj service, Only man of good character a.id good physique accepted. Pay $1.10 Minimum per day —Free Kit $20.00 per Month Sepai ition Allowance Apply to the Eiquimalt Naval Station, the nearest recruiting Station, or to the . THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE SIR EDMUND WALKER, C.V.O., LL.D. D.C.L., Preildent IOIIN AIR II, General M.nwer. H. V. F. JONES, As.'t General Manager Oept. of thn Nr.vnl Service OTTAWA CAPITAL, $15,000,000 RESERVE FUND, $13,500,000 SAVINGS BANK ACCOUNTS Interest at the current rate is allowed on all deposits ot $1 upwards Careful attention is given to every account Small account, arc welcomed. Accounts may be opened and operated by mail. Accounts may be opened in the names of two or more persons, with- iraw.Us to be made by any one of them or by the survivor. SCO SAVINGS BANK: -This Hank pays interest at 2,% per • annum on all deposits of $1 and upwards in this department. Small accounts are welcomed. CUMBERLAND BRANCH. A. J. BURNSIDE, Manager. The Telephone is the agent of comfort and convenience. With the telephone right at your hand, you have only to talk when you wish to communicate with someone at a distance. Every telephone is a Long Distance telephone. You can get three times the day period at the regular rate between 7 p.m. and 8 a.m. Don't trust to your l memory to ring up. / ArrangeWith Central, and make an appointment to talk at any time you wish. British Columbia Telephone Co., Ltd. To our many friends and especially those who drink arx& enJ°y QUEEN BEER We extend our best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Yeari GOOD BEER IS THE IDEAL XMAS BEVERAGE "QUEEN" BEER IS FOR SALE IN ALL THE LEADING HOTELS Pilsener Brewing Co., Ltd. CUMBERLAND, B. C. ^ THE ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND,'B.C. THREE UNION HOTEL Opposite the Railway Station WM. JONES. This Hotel has been renovated throughout and is now a strictly first-class Hotel in every respect. The best and finest supply of Wines, Liquors and Cigars. Silver Spring Beer Contains backbone and stamina, and gives you back the appetite that you have lost. Drink the Beer that's pure at the UNION HOTEL Cumberland, B. C. Charlie Sing Chong General Merchant Dealer in Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, and General Merchandise, at the Lowest Prices. Chinatown, West Cumberland, And Hong Chong & Co., Bevan, B.C. Our Business is 'Growing.' .Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, Fruit Trees and Small Fruits. NOT HOW OHEAP, BUT HOW GOO EVERGREENS - ROSES - RHODODRENDRONS Synopsis of Coal Mining Regulations COAL mining rights of the Dominior. in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, the Yukon Territory, the Northwest Terri tori«HHii(l ina portion of the Province of British Columbia, may bo leased for a term of twenty-one years ar an annual rental of 91 an acre. Not more than 2,500 acres will In* io.iai*il to one applicant. Application for a lease must be made by the applicant in person to the Agent or sub Agent of the district in which the rights applied for are situated. In surveyed territory the land inunt be dfHcribcd bv leotiuui.nrlctyt.BUbdititftu.iB of sections, and in uuimveyed erritory the trace applied for shall huBtaktulout by thoapp icaiit himttelf. B»rn appliOHttun must ha ace nlpanied by t% tVe ..f g» which will be refunded if the Hunts Hpplimt forare not available, but not otherwine. A royalty shall be paid on 'he merchantable out put of the mine at 'he rate of live cents per ton. T!ie person operating the mine shall furnish the Agent with nworn return**^ counting for the full quantity of nieroh autable coal mined and pay the royalty thereon. If the coal ininiag rights are not being operated, such ret urns shall he furnished at least once a year. The leane will include the coal ininitiL' rights only, but the !< sseu may he permit left to purchase whatever available sur face rights may be considered necessary for the working of the mine at the rate of 810.00*n acre. Fur full information application should ho in tot to the Secretary of the Depart- "Hut i i the Int-rior. Ottawa, or to ntiy V^eot or Sub-Agent fl) unii i Lands W W, CORY, ' Deputy Minister "f i lm Interior. N.B—Unauthorised publication of this olvertisemont will not be paid for. I 1 THOS. E. BANKS FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND UNDERTAKER CUMBERLAND, B.C, Phone 67 Aj-i'iil for Hie NANAIMO MARBLE & GRANITE WORKS Alex iieinli'iMiii, Proprietor Estimates ami Dihj^hh fiiriiixliud on Application Descriptive Nursery and Bulb Catalogue on request. Dominion Nursery Company, 2184. 4tli,Ave., .W„ Vancouver,. B. C. The New Home Bakery A tine selection of cakes, pies ;m<' small pastry made dfiily F r s ~. h Bread Dnilv J.H. Halliday Dunamuir Ave. RITURNKO ARO MUST BE FILLED IN AND PROMPTLY RETURNED BY ALL MALES BETWKN THE AGES OF IS AND S3 INCLUSIVE. NATIONAL fifemL CANADA. SERVICE. 1. What is your Full n.tmo? 2. How aid arayou? 5. In what country 1 s. in what country ww / i. Name or city, (own, i Street Numhor 7. In what country was 1 your mother born? f ..... . 10. How much tinia havn you lost 1 12. Of your lOflS? 13. Of your light? 14. Of your huarlng? .... 8. Wore you bom a Britlih lubject? 9. If not, are you naturalised 7 15. Which aro you—married, \ 16. How many persons basiilni 1 yourself do you support? f ...... „,., 17. What aro you working at for a living?... :C. Whom do you work for? IS. Have you a trado or profession? 20. It so, what? 21. /\n yuu working now? 22. If not. why? —,„ 23. Would you be willing to change your present work for other necessary 24. Aro you willing, if your railway fare is paid, to leave where you now live, work at the tame pay during ths war ?......_-..„..__.„.„„ and go to soma otharpiaoeln Canada to do tuchwortt?.... INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING IN THIS CARD ARE ON THE OTHER HEX T ASK* 14 QUESTIONS. 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Representing liie highest develop mnt of the irsl a iccessl i in ■ n liient o. i i, he Columbia Gfa lono.u is ....j..!...> acclaimed as''the >ne inco sparable instrument instru- hi > C o i u m b i a double - disc Records aiu the exact counterpart in quality of the Columbia Grafonola; they bring you face to face with the living personality of the artist. Whatever your musical taste may be, whether Grand Opera, Instrumental! Orchestral, Dance Music or Comedy, all are included in the huge Columbia Catalogue of over 2,500 recordings. Columbia Grafonolas range in price from $20.00. Very easy terms can be arranged. i.A.FLETCHER MUSIC Co. "Nanaimu's Music House" • Commercial St., NANAIMO, B.C VI A hi O i B 1 H O Gro era i nc\ B i ker Agents for Pilsknuu Beek CUMBBIII.AND CoURTENAY E. L. SAUNDERS PRACTICAL BOOT AND SHOE MAKER Orders Receive Prompt Attention Repairing a Specialty West Cumberland AN DLDJtt CHEST It Contained Treasure Which Brought Happiness to Both Old and Young. By GENEVIEVE ULMAR. "It's the law or poverty—take your choice," was the stern dictum of obstinate, self-opinionated James Ross, uncle of Philip Carle, who stood before him. "I am sorry, uncle, but It's not the law for me," came the clear, definite response. "I'm not cut out for It, the business 1b distasteful to me, and I would rather have a crust of broad and my artistic ambitions, than the solemn judicial sense and a fortune. "So much the poorer you, so much the richer I," quoted the old money grabber. "You need bank on no dependence on mo hereafter. Walt." And the speaker snapped open a drawer In his desk nnd took from It a small packnge. "That belonged to your father. It Is legally mine, but I give It to you, as a memento or to waste, as you like. I wash my hands of you." Philip Carle made his exit feeling that he had made a pretty bad mess Of his affairs. There was no help for tt, howover. The artistic Impulse In him was strong, and uncertain as seemed the Held he was bound to stick to It. He had not gone to his self-centered relative to ask money for himself While he had very little of that commodity personally, the needs of another had urged him to apply for assistance. He undid the wrappings of the little parcel. It contained a diamond ring, probably a remnant of the wealth he knew his dead father had once possessed. "I will never sell It," he Bald, walking on thoughtfully, "but"— and he stopped at the first pawnbroker's ■hop he came to. "I will loan you three hundred dollars," Its proprietor said, and Philip nodded with a lump In his throat, "What About This?" trying to believe that what he was doing was right. He at length turned Into a small tailoring shop. Its show windows were neat as a pin. A rather unique Sign swung over Its doorway. It read: "Only the. lilies of, the field crm clothe themselves cheaper than you can In this shop." "Well, how Is business, Mr. Gar land?" Inquired Philip of an old man with the worried yet expectant face of a person welting and hoping for work. "Getting worse. If possible, all the time," was the reply. "I am afraid my venture Is a poor one. Locnlity bad, or cl»e I do not knew how to win trade. There's the mortgage, too. They have given me a bare twenty- four hours to settle or gtw up possession. Why does not my brother como on?" "There Is the money to relievo your present necessities," Bald Philip, banding over tho proceeds of tho loan. Tho old man stared; quick tears aroBe to his eyes. Ho waved back the generous hand extended, but Philip persuaded him with success. He Induced his friend to make ono more trial of his business experiment, and left him with encouraging words. "I had to do It," Philip told himself.. "I can't Bee Mr. Garland lose his all, If it Is only for her Bake—dear Isabel! How he has struggled to give her » musical education. So near to acquiring It, too. I won't regret a good, act." It was Philip's first picture, tho portrait of this Isabel, that smiled down from an easel as the young artist entered his studio. Quite Incidentally he bad become acquainted with Mr. Garland and then with his ward. Isabel was tho daughter of tho closest friend of tho old man who had stnxt- ed him In life, lost his own wealth,, and a more loyal guardian never Ihred. Isabel was perfecting a muslcnl ocn*- catloa and Garland never let her know how hard he was pressed. Per over a month he had been in an optimistic mood. He had received a let- tor from a brother, a sea captain who had been off on a two years' cruise. It came from a distant city nnd on Its heels a largo seaman's chest. Tho letter announced that very soon its writer would follow, and that he had come to share a royal fortune with) his brother. Hut nines than tint a u-nnl bad h«# jl received from the tea captain. Business had fallen away, and now the generous-hearted artist had sacrificed his all to assist his friends. No love word had been spoken between Philip and Isabel. Evenings when he visited the neat parlor'behind the little Bhop, however, and the happy twain conversed of art, music and of all things beautiful, both felt that their souls were In complete harmony. One week later Philip visited the Garland placo to find the old man Immersed in tho deepest gloom. He had received a telegram announcing the death of his brother in a hospital. Tho last words he spoko were transmitted: "Tell my brother that the chest and Its treasure Is all his own." Its "treasure," according to Garland, consisted of some sailor clothes, a few nautical Instruments and a keg containing some oily compound of tho deep. "It's the end," said the old man dejectedly. "My main worry Is that your generous loan Is lost. They threaten to sell mo out tomorrow." Philip could do nothing further In a money way. Ho was resolute not to abandon his friends, however. That afternoon he made a contract with a picture house to do some copying. Tho recompense was not large, but It would fit Into a plan ho had for taking care of Garland until tho latter could find new employment. He was greeted with a sad spectacle when he reached tho Garland place that evening. The old man was pacing the floor distractedly. Isabel, pale nnd distressed, was seated on all that had been left In the place by the ruthless creditors—the old sea chest. "It will be eaBy to arrange for your care until you get on your feet again, Mr. Garland," Bald Philip cheerfully. "What are we going to do with the chest, though? Let us open It and select what Is worth while." They Bet aside a compass and some other few things out of the heterogeneous contents of the chest. "What about this?" Inquired Philip, lifting out the keg. "Why, Mr. Garland I" Reversing the keg, tho young artist uttered a very startled exclamation. AcrosB one end there was traced In Ink the word: "Ambergris." One hour later the happy old man knew that the old sea chest had contained treasure, Indeed. Worth more than ita weight In gold, the ambergris, rare and readily salable, represented over twelve thousand dollars. 'Now Isabel can finish ber music!" cried the old man Joyfully, "and you, oh, my dear friend! command the fortune you bave discovered to assist you In any way In your artist's career." Isabel clung close to the arm of the young man who had so loyally shared their troubles, as he escorted them to a near hotel. The pressure of that dear band thrilled Philip Carle. The old man walked prudently ahead of the happy pair. And when they parted for the night, the decision had been reached that the musical and the art careers •hould be pursued—together. (Copyright. 1913, by W. Q. Chapman.) CAME OUT OF HIS TRANCE But It Took Some Language by the Motor But Conductor to Arouse Him. "Pares, please." But the passenger on top of the Fifth avenue motor bus gave no beed. "Fares, please." This time a little louder. Still the passenger oblivious. "By the ejaculatory term 'faro,'" sali the conductor, "I imply no reference to the state of tho weather, the complexion of tho admirable blonde you observe In the contiguous seat, nor even to the quality of servlco vouchsafed by this phllatbroplc corporation. I merely allude, In a manner perhaps lacking In delicacy but not In consclseness, to tbe monetary obligation set up by your presence in this conveyance, and suggest that, without contempering your celebrity with enunciation, you Immediately proceed to llquldato or—" And at. this point tbo passenger emerged from this trance.—New York Mall. Bibles In Bristol. A hint of ancient Bibles In the neighborhood of Bristol has brought mauy other confessions of concealed ,treasureB. There 1b a "Breeches" [Bible of 1610, a "Blshop'8" Bible of 3565 In a country cottage, a Bible In Rood condition dated 1599, and another dated 1694, which tho owner, being |a poor man, would like to Bell. That lalBO Is In good condition. They bound fhelr Bibles well when printing was , young, and that is possibly tbo secret of their preservation. Those long-preBorved west country Tiibles remind one of the pecullur fcnnctlty which tho Bible attained 'among those who never opened' It. "We always keep a Bible ill tho houso ,ln case of IllncsB," Baid a pious vll- ilagur, "but, thank heaven, we've had no use for It since poor old grandfather was took!"—London Chronicle. The Mimosa, Tho mimosa, or wattle, which patriotic Australians wore recently in celebration of tho anniversary of tho jlanding of the first colony of English ■draws its name from its aupposed .mimetic powers. Its leaves were Itlnoughit to assume the shape of antra als. Shelley knew it nB the sensi- tl'.M) phuit. and other poets have rep- Ire nonted the mimosa ns curling up jwlien the sound of a hole's hoofs came within a mile or two. Southey imagined the mimosa hh a giant tree, a »U saw men reclining "beneath Its Bliade." Hut the mlmosi Austral- Wins Unnw'.U nf moderate dimension* POUR THfc ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B.C. Municipality of the City of Cumberland. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby Riven to the electors of the municipality of the city of Cumberland that I require the presence of the said electors at the Council Chambers, Du'nsmuir Avenue, on Monday, the8th day of January, 1917, at 12 o'clock noon, for the purpose of electing persons to represent them in the MunicipalCounc.il ai Mayor and Aldermen. The mode of nomination of candidates shall be as follows:- The candidates shnllhe nominated in writing; the writing shall be subscribed by two voters of the Municipality as proposer and seconder, and shall be delivered to the Returning Officer at any time between the date of the notice and 2 p.m. of the day of nomination; the said writing may be in the form numbered 5 in the schedule of this Act; and shall state the names, residences and occupations or description of each person proposed, in such manner as sufficiently to identify such candidate; and in the eveiit of a poll being necessary such poll will be opened on Thursday, the 11th day of January, 1917, at the Council Chambers, Dunsmuir Avenue, Cumberland, B.C., of which every person is reqnired to take notice and govern himself accordingly. No person shall be nominated or be eligible as a candidate for Mayor or Alderman unless he be possessed of the qualifications by. law required of those officers, and unless the candidate shall, on or before the hour of 2 p.m. of the day of nomination, furnish the Returning Officer with a statement in writing, specifying the land or real property upon wl ch he qualifies, his nomination shall be invalid and shall not be acted upon by the Returning Officer. The qualifications as candidate for mayor are as follows;— He must be a male British subject of the full age of twenty-one years and not disqualified unde. any law, and have been for the six months next preceding the day of nomination the registered owner in the Land Registry Office of land or real property in the city of the assessed value on the last municipal assessment roll of $1,000.00 over and above any registered encumbrance or charge, and who is otherwise qualified as a municipal voter. The qualifications as candidate for alderman are as follows:— He must be a male British subject of the full age of twenty-one years and not disqualified under any law, and have been for six months next preceding the day of nomination the registered owner in the Land Registry Office of land or real property in the city of the assessed value on the last municipal assessment roll of $600; 00 or more over and above any registered encumbrance or charge, and who is otherwise qi alified as a municipal voter. (liven under my hand at the Citj of Cumberland this 18th day Of December, 1916, Alex. MacKinnon, Returning Officer, ac It THE BIG STORE ■\ SPECIAL HEADERS at VERY SPECIAL PRICES LADIES' TWEED COATS, last season's styles, splendid, quality of tweed. To be cleared regardless of priee. The regualar prices were up to $16.50, For a speedy clearance at each $2.95 LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S HATS at one price. We don't intend earrylng over any hats, so act quick. Take your choice each 95c. INFANTS' NAVY BEARSKIN COATS, sizes to 3 years $1.95 LADIES' BLACK CREPE-DE-CHENE and Silk waists. Regular prices from $5.50 to $6.50, for $3.95 LADIES' SWEATER COATS, Norfolk and plain styles in stripes. Would be good value today at $10.00. Our clearing price each $3.95 FLANNELETTE BLANKETS In 12-1 size which is the largest, in grey and also in white. Special price per pair $2.25 GIRLS' and MISSES' CASHMERE HOSE, all wool, Price per pair 45c. SEE OUR SPECIAL VESTS for LADIES, sizes 36 to 40, fleece lined, in cream. Frice each 50c. BOYS' SWEATERS, fall-over, in grey. Price each 25c. PONGEE SILK WAISTS, to be cleared. Price each $1.95 VELVET CORDUROY in navy and white, large cord. Splendid value.- LADIES' WATERPROOF COATS in fawn and navy. Price eack $7.50 MEN'S SWEATER COATS, in most of the wanted shades of brown, navy, grey, maroon, cardinal and combination colors. Prices $2.50 to $8.50 BOYS' SUITS in all sizes, bought before the high advance in woollen goods, and marked at prices far below today's values. ^B SIMON LEISER & CO., LIMITED. THE BIG STORE. Phone 3-8 ,^ NOMINATIONS FOR SCHOOL TRUSTEES Nominations for School Trustees will be received on Monday, January 8th. 1917, at 12 o'clock, noon, at the City Council Chambers. There shall be one trustee to elect, for a term of two years, or until his successor in office is elected. 1'he mode of nomination of candidates shall he as follows:— The candidates shall be nominated in writing. The nomination shall he subscribed to, by iw i duly qualified electors as proposer and seconder, and shall he delivered to the Returning Office! at any time, between the date of this notice and 2 p.m., of the day of nomination, and in the event of there being more than three nominations a poll will be opened, on Thursday, the 11th day of January, 1917, in the City Council Chambers, Dunsmuir Ave., Cumberland, B.C., of which every person is hereby required to take notice and govern himself accordingly. The candidate receiving the highest number of votes, shall be declared elected for a term of two years. The qualifications for Trustee are as follows:—Any person, being a British subject, and of the full age of twenty-one years, and not disqualified urder and have been for six months, next lire- ceding the day of nomination, the Registered owner in the Land Registry Office of land and real property in the City, of the assessed value, on thelasl Municipal assessment roll of $511(1.011 or more, over ami above any registered encumbrance or charge, and who is otherwise qualified as a Municipal voter. Given under mv hand at Cumberland, B.C., this 18th day of December, 1910. A, MacKinnon. Returning Officer. WHY THE GREAT-WEST LIFE Assurance Company has for nine successive years written The Largest Canadian Business of all companies operating in Canada. ITS "PREMIUMS JRE THE LOWEST ITS POLICIES JR6 THE MOST LIBERAL ITS DIVIDENDS AR6 TH£ HIGHEST Investigate for yourself before insuring elsewhere. In the County Court of Nanaimo and In the matter of Hing Wang, deceased, and in the matter of the Administration Act. Take Notice that by an order of the Honorable Judge Barker made the 13th day of December, 1916, I was appointed Administrator of the Estate of the said Hing Wang, deceased, and all parties having claims against the said Estate are hereby required to furnish same, properly verified, to me on or before the 29th day of Feb., 1917, and all parties indebted to the said Estate are required to pay the amount of their indebtedness to me forthwith. Wesley Willard, Official Administrator. VANCOUVER ISLAND BRANCH OFFICE J. BURTT Morgan, Manager, 109 Union fault Building, Victoria, B. C. THOMAS MOUDY, Agent, Cnmberland, B.C. COURT OF REVISION Comox Assessment District A Court of Revision and Appeal under the provisions of the "Taxation Act" and "Public Schools Act" in respect of the assessment rolls for the year 1917, will be held at the Court House, Cumberland, on Wednesday, the 17th day of January, 1917, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. Dated at Cumberland, B. C, December 29th 1916. John Baird, Assessor and Collector Comox Assessment District. NOTICE. INCREASE IN PRICES. We have been advised by the manufacturers of an advance in the prices on all Electric Lamps. We happen to have quite a large stock on hand, so we will continue to sell at present prices' until the 10th of January, 1917. On this date the price of lamps up to and including 60 watt, tungstens will be advanced to 40c. instead of 35c. as at present. Cumberland Electric Lighting Phone 75 CO., Ltd. p. O. 314 Stoves & Ranges Furniture, Crockery, Bnamelware Paints, Oils, Edison & Columbia Graphophones Novelties, Toys, Etc. St. George's Presbyterian Church Services, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Bible Class, 1.30 p.m. Sunday School, 2.30 p.m. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday evening 7.30. Choir Practice, Thursday evening 7.30. Pastor, Rev. Jas. Hood. Methodist Church. Services: Morning at 11 o'clock. Evening at 7 o'clock. Bible Study: Adult Bible Class at 1.30 p.m. Sunday School, 2.30 p.m. Choir Practice, Friday, 7.30 p.m. Ladies' Aid Society, First Tuesday of each month at 7.30 p.m. Rev, Henry Wilson, Pastor I T. E. BATE Magnet Cash Store r. O. Bw 279 Mim«31 WaUnanoM Beauty may * Qnly skin de*P• YY a.ll[JajJCl S but don't buy your wallpapers before you have examined our stock, ranging' in price from 15^ a double roll, to the be9t ingrains. I DUNSMUIK AVENUE I CUMSERi-ANB, " C. I Phtne 14 A. McKlNNON THE FURNITURE STORE LAYRITZ NURSERIES VICTORIA, B.C. Headquarters for Choice Nursery Stock —«H Imbw grown. Fruit and Ornamental Trees, ftnaH Fraita, Rottn, ate., and in fact all hardy trees and plants for tht Qufctt. Largest and best assorted stock in the country. Price rh* on application. [ESTABLISHED 24 YIAJiS.] HSCafOHOOOHOS** «)0»OIWB*»>OH«* WWIOM 9 FIRE INSURANCE J Queen Insurance Company, (Fire and Automobile,) and National Fire of Hartford. FOR RATES AND PARTICULARS APPLY TO EDWARD W. BICKLE ornci: THE ISLANDER BLDO., DUNSMUIR AVE., CuNMKLANO MIOHODOM (*anowoiiOHOtioiio<>anooo(i
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Title | The Islander |
Publisher | Cumberland, B.C. : Islander Publishing Co. |
Date Issued | 1917-01-06 |
Geographic Location | Cumberland (B.C.) Cumberland |
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Language | English |
Notes | Title Note: "With which is consolidated the Cumberland News" |
Identifier | Cumberland_Islander_1917-01-06 |
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Source | Original Format: Royal British Columbia Museum. British Columbia Archives. |
Date Available | 2015-12-18 |
Provider | Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library |
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DOI | 10.14288/1.0224701 |
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Longitude | -125.0325 |
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