Buy Your Goods AT HOME The Mail-Herald THE MAIL-HERAL0 Published weekly—Read by everyone—The recognl»*d advertising medium (or tt city and district. Vol. 24 No. 5 REVELSTOKE. B.C, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1917 VS. 50 Per Year RETURN OF NATIONAL SERVICE CARDS EXCEEDS EXPECTIONS NOMINATION POSTPONED TO KUTUKE DATE Will Hold Conferencesin Winnipeg Edmonton and Regina' Situation Much Confused —Farm Labor Most Serious Problem—Will Mobilize Thlrty F,ve Delegates Army for Home Defence ir About One Hundred and Presant—Organized New Liberal Association For Vest Kootenay Ottawa,—R. 10. Bennett, gave out mer occupations and training. The in- u official statement covering the de- formation so obtained will be classified and the necessary organization created with the aid of existing ageu- * me election. But in that opinion ho liberations of the national servico board which concluded a sitting of several days duration here on Friday (Nelson Daily News) Complete harmony at the Liberal seen.ed to be in a minority, rominating convention Ior the West Sui ned up, the situation alter the Kootenay federal riding was secured.* invention appeared to bo iu tho ^^SSSBSk. , l j DONT KNOW WAR UNTIL GOING THROUGH BRITISH BARRAGE Capt.Dr.J.H.Hamilton Address Womans Canadian Club- Graphic Account of Methods of Attach—Wounded Receive test of Care—Different Brand of Sermcms night. The most important announcement trom tbe western standpoint, is that conferences are to be held at Winni- cies to provide suitable occupations on Wednesday by the postponing nominations The Women's Canadian Club haa where amputation! are made il aecea- had many distinguished guests during sary. The wounded are then sorted the past year, but it is safe to say out and those who are badly inl'ired that they never entertained a more arc sent to Kngland. The hospital expidlentof rfelting pot. The delegates came to Popular guest than they did on Mon- trains are as close to being wrteot until an in- Melsoi. to nominate a candidate aad -toy Blight when Capt. Dr. J. H. as it is possible to make then. He for the men as they are returned demobilized. "Local organization—It was and definite date in the furure. instead of thut the convention was The convention was therefore! turned Strung into a meeting to organize a ^^^^^^^^ also peg, Regina and Edmonton, having decided to change the district direc- as their objective the supplying of tors with the responsibility of or- labor for western farmers. Mr. Ben- ganizing "national service leagues in nett's statement includes the follow- every community in their respective mg: districts. These leagues will endea- "In opening the meeting the chair- vor to correlate the efforts of all exilian briefly sketched the work that isting organizations having for their had ticen completed and initiated objects the more into a meeting to organize ta new Liberal association for West Koote- ray. Noble Binns, police magistrate at Trail, was elected president. The official reason given for post- V. _st Kootenay Liberal association. J, ild in the gen.ral uncertainty as to . jw a vote would go, none of the J utes appears to have offered very Hamilton was the guest of honor. explained how it was Impossible to Mrs. H.N. OourBler, president of the collect all the wounded at once v.id club introduced the speakers. frequently men are lying wounded in The first speaker was His Worship, No Man's Land Ior a day or .wo be- Mayor H.F. McKinnon, who in a few fore il '8 possible to hnd mem. words welcomed Capt. Hamilton home Scouts are always sen. out each nignt mentioning that Revelstoke suffered a to look for wounded men and uo e[- to bring the.11 all tVrong opposition to the plan. Even ^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^ poning nominations was that there t.iose who feared that "something had &~t loss when Capt. Hamilton left forts were spared had beet some constitutional irregu- teen put over" appeared willing to go to &ivc his services to his country. in. larity in the calling of the conven- home and think the matter over a^in tn rising, Captain Hamilton was "You hear talk" continued efficient utilization tion. a'though there were some who talked greeted with rounds of applause and speaker, "that Germany is on agricultural Indus- Supporters of W.A. Anstie of Revel- of waste of money and time. These sl,oke aS follows.-' I thank you from verge of starvation. It may be the Ml* SO I since hc assumed control. The return of the military, _^_^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^_ of national service cards had been be- state. The board also will give its stoke sald last night that the reason Vere consoled with the argument that the bottom of my heart for tho honor among the civilian population, but yond all expectation. He estimated assistance to the ministers of finance was that if the delegates present had it was a good thing, anyway, for the ot being permitted to address you to- want to tell you that any prisoners that the return was now not far from and agriculture in carrying on their voted they would have nominated a Vest Kootenay Liberals to get toget- night. I see many old friends here, we haye taken have been well fed and BO per cent complete. There were trial and financial' resources of the candidate "who wouldn't stand a her once in a while. The subject I have been asked to ad- well clothed, and I have never seer. some 30 resolutions embodied in the propaganda lor thrift for war loan sl«»t of a show." They contend that The actual meeting, which was not ,rer received hot ra- Mrs. Skea. announ.ed that 1171.06 days in mud to their the alert for an attack and the haz- the other Revelstoke man. Some af permanent chairman of tbe convention tions whenever possible. He also had i,een deri.ed irom the T_fg Day the Anstie men aad some of the Far- and J.A.P. Caley of Rossland was statcd that th ris mem didn't hestitate to let it be elected secretary. had an enviable record at the front known that they would not support "A committee was then elected to and also in tne a?iaZ corPB thay had "Alien labor—The board was also their opponent from that city for the draft a constitution for the new asso- if the opinion that such action as nomination under any circumstances, ciation, which, after some discussion years ago when they endorsed Mr. Anstie. And the Farris men, as a general for Mr. ing conferences immediately at Win- might be nossible under international iii;ieg, Regina and Edmonton, which conventions should be taken with re- are to be attended by representatives spect to alims in Canada with a view of tht federal departments of agricul- to urilizing them as farm laborers ture, labor, and the interior, the pro- during the present year, vincial departments of agriculture, TO REPORT ON GOVERNMENT Iln transportation companies and the- EMPLOYEES _\ farmers nnd labor organizations. The "Public services—A resolution -.'.as rule, were equally strong object of there conferences iB to take adopted regarding men available for Karris, although there were one or immediate action to supply the west overseas service now employed by the two who last night seen.ed to think with the labor required, thereby af- Dominion, Provincial and Municipal that Mr. Anstie might get thc nom- fording those who have on the na- governments of Canada. Bearing on inntion after all. tlonal service cardB signified their this work of the "public services '.m- But the situation was pretty con- ewllllngnesa to undertake other work mittee" of the national service board fused. There was, for exar.iple, tha for the state during this great crisis, was referred to. It was stated that ..uestion of an entirely new Candidate, an opportunity to find employment in that bodv would shortly be in a nosi- .i. B. Peschamps of increasing food production in Canada, tion to submit a complete report on popular with "Occupational survey— The board this subject with respect to thc inside- Kred Hume of approved of the action that had been civil service in Canada, initiated in connection with the mak- "Local conferences—It was Urged ing of an occupational survey, to that more frequent meetings of the which reference was made by the board were desirable an.l in order to prime minister in the house of com overcome the objections on the SC-Dre mons a few days ago. Through this of expanse it was One Anstie man asserted that a by the convention as a body, was ap- "vociferous trickster" had led Revel- pioved. The association then pro- stoke Liberals away .rom the path in ceeded to elect officers and the follow- which they had set their feet two .ng were selected: Canadian artillerv on February 10. The Pa ...i.-t, ari receiving much iioney, hut they are ai.so spending a large amount. At 'h' M ginning of the war flannel could be bought for ,x. a yard, and it is now 50c. per yard; ha. n . was i.e. a yard and is now Joe a yard. Everything has iid-an-'". and ok ua.e io keep up "Hon. president—Rt. Hon. Sir Wilfrid Laurier. "Hon. ,-ice-preiident—Hon. H. C. Brewster. "President—Noble Binns, Trail. "Vice-president—E. A. Crease, Nelson. "Secretary—J. A. P. Caley, Rossland. "Treasurer—G G. McLaren, Nelson. The president, and secretary, to- done very well, mentioning Fran* Tapping of Revelstoke who now had his commission. ln describing an attack the spea'-cr said. "An attack is all figured out m advance with the artillery. The artillery opens a barrage aud at a certain with it. time the men go over the parpet with .\0xt wee'-; a box will be Bent t.> fixed bayonets. When they reach the the ,th battalion. Mr.-. W. A. K -'to enemy's trtnehes the barrage lifts to donated (5. ■. to buy t..-vels for the the second line of trenches and fur- shipment. ther to prevent reinforcements being Mrs. . i:.-. donated a number ol brought up. A barrage at night i-. an tne latest patterns of children's awe-inspirin;;, sight, iu a circle as clothes, t.e the G rl'S Auxiliary who fur as you can seethe whole sky line ,,,-,, go'nj to .! work at is lit by hundreds of guns tiring ut th(. Tea in April, the date of whirh the same time. Rosslund was the delegates and J. Nelson had support but it appeared to i pinion thnt neither would accept a i ight to name ether with three other members ol captured stated A that German ollicer no one knew In i.ich district association, will form w,mt war was until they had been the executive of the new association, through a British barrage. In mak bcthe general Each district association also has the ln* an attack the men are Instructed to use the bayonet freely as events Saturday, and the ;■' survey 11 is proposed to determine the rate a policy .If separate mectiags of condition of employment prior to the the eastern and western directors. outbreak ol war, the present condi- "Headquarters organization—At the tions nd the probable after-war situa- conclusion of the meeting motions tion in regard to labor. This work were passed expressing appreciation of will be con pleted nnd the information the untiring efforts of the director tabulated prior to completing thc general, secretary and headquarters classification of the national service stiff. cards. On' of the important objects will Me tn supply any labor deficiency Figures compiled by 'lhe 0. P. it. that may now be found to exist in show that A met Mean Luirists at the essentia! industries. company in the Rockies, at Ban:!. PLANS POR DBMOBILIZATION. Luke Louise. Field and Glacier hotels "Demobilization—The board alter numbered 1150 guests daily lu.-- full discussion has also undertaken to sun, from June 18 tee September 15, formulate nlans with respect to the 108,60(1 tourists visited these resorts demobilization ol our overseas forces during nnd for their absorption int" civil number n vice-president for this association. "Resolutions of confidence were transmitted to Sir Wilfrid Laurier and Hon. II. C. Brewsler. The con- i.'.'ht and that it was inadvisable to vention stood in silence for a minute I ut a candidate in the field too early, and adjourned for five minutes out it\ One delegate asserted alter the con- respect to the memory of the Into •iition thnt he did rnt believe that Hon Ralph Smith and a resolution of .-Mr Wilfrid Laurier would force a war- (.Continued on Page 2) imlnation if it were offered. A lining the reasors udvanced by dc- .-at's fot postponing the convention decided to inaugu was thnt there was no election in us Germs ns were there 000, i 116. visited $10 daily. Seven eights of tins ■iiver. spending .i a total ol 19,000 .. life. It is believed that the Informs tion obtaii'ii: by the parliamentary committee recently aPpointVe wish to thai v' ■ 1" ••■' Miss Cathi lunations lor nozt t.i iy put on. Little Donald ' in leson tage.l i • y thu I p« . '. chain which he to .i nuii'-nt. whicb will . ■ . tin. .1. S. - ■ ■ Mi -I Mrs. II. Hi.: ■ ,:i i .ir- H IMirpen- Itr havi tive i and Mrs P.. Gordon, Mrs. .1. T. Iho Ki ■ .■ A as ■ ■ I'M v. : ' IWS 1 Mn Devel, one . two i blrts and • Mrs. Falls, I nas. Mrs. Engl Mi . Madoi Mrs. I li ugh, Mrs i. Armstroi • (pi a- Mrs. Ktmbcrly. Mr?. R.H :y. n • tl ret ; id in the trenches received Immed* s\t*. F'<> iate attention from thc stretcher Mrs. 11. bearers. They were theD taken to tl first aid post which is m charge ol ■• , .],,. the regimental medical officers, wto uffe, M '■ '.".■•■. Mn I attend to the dressings and give tutt- m,_ r misi her treatment if nwessary. T ■ t then tal -ii to the has. osplta they are given further treatment and ,,. Larder, Mn R, Sargent, Mis. w. from thcre are taken ln the ambulnn J, Dickey, Mn O.W. Bdw^ds, Mrs ces to the headquarters hospital ,.;. Roberts Ferguson ■• __ 7 PAGE TWO THE MAIL-HERALO. REVELSTOKE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1917 tbc flfcaiUlberalb Published every Saturday at RHVKLSTOKK. B. C cTVlail-Herald Publishing Company, Limited V. E. GIGOT, Manager and Editor. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1917 HA.S INTERESTS OF DISTRICT AT HEART )Kamloopa Standard i The papers report that R.I'M Green, M.lM, came west with the minister ol labour when the latter met the re presentatives of the Crow's Ne t miners and effected a settlement. Easl Kootenay is in Mr, Green's district, and naturally he felt Interested in so fur as the men were concerned us well as the district a- a whole. It would have iK'in easier, In wever, for Mr, Green to have remained in Ottawa, where his duties were manifold, and FROM THE SANCTUMS ] H. Dubnr, N. G. McC.illum, David Mil Laughton, G, G. McLaren, William na | - Wblbs, J. R. Hunter, M. B. Scully, V), ll'T i.ew and Mra. Hyhnm (Gal's-' . 2 pairs each; Ethel Ashbur- IGalena Bay, aged 12), Violst Sir. William Jennings Bryan would W. Widdowson, A. G. Shaw, Carman ^ , ((;alena Bay, aged 12), Mrs.1 like the American war with Germany Maglio, A. Q. Carpenter. P. J. Gal- ' Canvon. Mrs ScWon' lagher, Edward Ferguson, W.C. Wells, *old 'A11>ert Cnny°n)' Mre- ;Nel30n William Cutler, W. J. Mohr. iGa I i Bay), Mrs. N. B. Smith nnd Mrs Batteshall (Trout Lake), 1 pair jfeh Pyjamas,—Mrs. Holder (Albert f.ar> p03tponed until the present war is over. But would he issue rain- checks'.'—Toronto News. Let us give you this • lilt k \ dollar to a man is like a secret to a woman, both of them are hard to keep.—Saskatoon Phomix. It would not be at all unlike Car- rmiza and the rest, of tbe Mexican gang to grow very insulting toward this country at this time. CP. ..Will Help Winter Sports in Future{ Mr. H.W. Brodie, general passenger af.-cnt of the Canadian Pacific railway, is back in the city Irom ReveM j stykc, where be had heen attending and Miss Askew. A Miits each; Movercoo., 1 suit. urgical Shirts,—Mrs. Joheston ftnd |.rs. Sovercool, 2 each. iTha cordial thanks of lhe h'ori'ty is due Mrs. Lightburne una IVrs. Dunne for the proceeds of ;l -cry crt- There is an agitation on foot for the winter sports which the people of JGyable whist drive, adding $_::..".9 to changing the name of prunes. A far U(,v,.ktok(, .„.,. endeavoring to n ke "-he funds. Also to Mrs. i.'.mte.rman, more sensible agitation, and one ^ ^ .^ _,_ (, p R 1|(,milI, for donati((n ()f -^ ,„„, ,:"ni"'a' officers who attended Included Mr. Im «>'"* ^prlption from Mra. ..far- rfage $2.00, and Miss Margaret Davies would be to change Saskatoon Phoenix. the prunes.— C. Coleman, assist ant general n ager; Mr. K.W. Peters, superintendent for British Columbia division, and TOMORROW'S SERVICES om oi two others who were all very ' favorably impressed with the pos CATHOLIC. Ilties of a winter carnival there. The St. Francis church, McKenzie Ave. attendance, said Mr. Brodie, this yeai and Fifth street. Pastor. Kev J. ". was much larger than belore an.l II la MacKenzie. Sunday services;- Low j hoped that as the annual meet Mass at 8 a.m. and High Mass at comes better known a Dumber of pe. 10:30 a.m. every Sunday. Sunday P1'' will become attracted from thef school for the children at '2..IH p.m., A hipment of 36 pairs te. Toronto. Benediction and Rosary at 7:3u p.m., coast cities to journey t" Revelstoke and witness this novel sport wbic;. is thus have avoided responsibility in the matter. Fortunately, Mr. Green Confessions Saturday -I to 6 and 7:30 I being introduced into British Colum is not that Mind of man. He is 111 to '.' p.m. and Sunday mcrnlng 7:30 bia. The conditions around that city politics and a member ol parliament, t0 s- Wl"-ks days:-MaS8 every morn-I lend themselves especially but he would prefer to do what he could to bring about a settlement o! the trouble rather than shirk the rest.' 1 ,-ibility, no matter h..w the result might afioct htm politically. The Kootenays know Mr, Green and at no lend themselves especially to this ing at 7 o'clock, Confessions before form of amusement. Mr. Brodie add- Vass. First Fridays—Mass ac H a. ed that the C.P.R. would do all in .11.. Benediction and Rosary at 7:30 its power to help thc people of Revel -toke to make their winter gathering ST. JOHN'S PRESBYTERIAN 'an unqualified success in the years t • CHURCH. come.—Vancouver Province. Pastor: Rev. A,. Raeburn Gibson. Services 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m time in his career has it been said Sunday school 2.30 p.m. tbat he failed to do all in Mis power The subject of the morning service to secure justice for the labouring ''' be: ^'Speechless at the Wedding." man, and yet he is the last one to and the Topic under consideration at the evening service will be, "Warned ever make capital out of any thin- l.e , ,_, „.,. , ,, ,, „, ...i) nun- 1,. by hls Wi(e.s Dream." The minister has done along these lines. Perhaps will occupy the that is the real reason why the men vices. believe in "Boh pulpit at both ser- Gi.'eii. as he is called all over his district. They know where to find him when they neet (■Mm. He never plays to the galleries. Good Statement of ' Arrowhead km Cross FINANCIAL BTATEME Receipt*. Balance cash on hand Nov. 30th, 1916 - l.i lO-.i THK LATH HON. RALPH SMITH THK METHODIST CHURCH 'Cor. McKenxie \v>>. and Third SO Dues Rev. B.C. Freeman, Pastor. Monthly subscript;, as An interesting reception service I •".- D - il ona .. M.wed by the sacrament .,1 the 1. rd's Proceeds of Wbist Driv< -1 upper, will he held tomorrow morn- Pro eeds ol Dance Ing, when a number ol cand ■ • At ither Sbui •- v." will he ree ived into the cl "Christ md .1 submerged life" will tal J14...32 he th- subject of the evei ess. Expenditu ■- The "J.B.C." (Young Men- im pd. loi Wool Class) at 2.30 p.m. will dise ;ss ""The Imt. pd Material, Ktc Martyrs of P Amt. pd. foi Pishes he was iD 1900 Martyrs of War." Vml pd. foi Hall Rent, .. You will be most coi . it eithei .-. 0; J.,n. :;lst 1917 '-MT? it any one of the a. - ta $146.21 m th -afl The ' been tumi NOMINATION POSIPHON.D In' tbc death of Hon. Ralph Smith, s s.'.i'..'! to the Lauriei government, in 1 10 1 hi iv,,- ted as 1 -" ' Liberal and ■ ■ seal 11 11. wl n F H. SI pl erd, .1 Con servative, was returned Mr. Smith w is elected as cn of thi members I Vancouver 1 Sept. 11 last n the byelecl ■ ' that of M • '.' -■ ■ - ■ ■ redit S m ith thai rent elect ■:..-■ fused 1 i. "plugs • : :■• 15.00 8.30 "'._"■ MOO Rheumatism Disappeared! *» ': leiimatiim I« the scourge of many llvel. Om. ..My it i» brought on by Impurities In _e Ul0"d. which means that the kidney! air not performing their proper Junction. In .. -nth easts the remedy 13 GinPills X^fortheJL kidney* Tc pick one example -Mrs. Sa-sbnry, ol Can' tn East, was so crippled up in hen (Ml and ankles with Rheumatism that she could not walk upstairs. She writes t» ns to credit Gin Pills with the tact that il-tr six years she has had no return ol -Rheumatism. r.vfry sufferer from Rheumatism, swollen lomtt and ankles should profit by thll [Simple and try Oin PUls without delay. Jit all druggists—50c. a box. $2.50 for ., boxes, and your money back lf you are ni>t satisfied. 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Giant Stumping Powder has been made in Canada for 32 years, especially for British Columbia stump blasting. FREE BOOK COUPON GIANT POWDER COMPANY OF CANADA Limited, Vancouver, B. C Send nie your hook. "Better Funning with Giant Slumping Powdci." I am interested in the subjects which I have marked Xi PSTUMP BLASTING ['TREE BED BLASTING M BOULDER BLASTING [] DITCH BLASTING □ ROAD MAKING fl MININC-QUARRY1NG "* Maine Address I I I I I "'i-.ntir.neil from Pace One.) ■ m .: .:.■'. , to bi e a ■ ■ • - . - ■ • . ■ . •■ Ij Mi 3 !■ - ■ • r«. nalitj [ ., .' • • ■•■■-.' • ■ . ' Hif •. ' . : .-•• ■ ■■■ ■ ' . * ■ • ■ GILLETTS LYE o EATS DIRT « $$-ET?S ■ Rill ■ I Mr. \ ,' ' •• I H I -■. |ii■ , ' '. '1 ■ r i ' I II Do ' ■ l-M ■!'■'• on ii ■ ' ii I Unly. I,in ilo ll-iri v ' How .-I il. Wat the ■ .' i - 'ii '*<■ 11 QcOl ,-'• I.iri/.ii A Kafiln p T Me.-/ \ rardine, I'M i .• i»on Mo.. - r. lei Mt Rae, ■'• ■\llMt.if i i.iv fi nl Bnj Itnv M'<;-■ - NelBon William Richardson ' ihn im vr i. Hector McKenzl/i, \ H Winlaw, w. ii. .imi.e., vv dj, Colei * i Cables have been received by both -.--.d'-s in the prohibition ipsuc containing thc Information that a total of 66S votes now counted, 14-.., were re- Btered against prohibition, Sil were ■. favor of the measure anh il had - •'. s. o;i(>ii. On thc basis .| ^T.Mti ilieits thin percentage would be Bullion! t.e defeat the act. it prohibition headquarters these had been received, i.n; subdi- 1. .1 into "regular" and "irregular" • lis. At the remilui polls 135 votes •■ alleged to have been cast in favor ■hibition and ISS against, sbow- _■ the "wets" to'ce in the lead to extent ol 78 per cent In theac The cable states, however, ii it. the "Irregular" p..lis, the - in lavoi .it prohibition '. <\' against, showing tbi "wets" • • have polled ■■! 91'pei t.e in polls. - ':, the lerlous iurn taken in ■ i eport "' the count a mi el mit of • a ,j ■ bi ng hi Id h.ih af- ■vliiil ,irt imi is i lettei bavirR heen r«- * • the .rnti- I.. n'l.in giving ' 1 fnrt- letalli In tb tbe ,i no the France, 11. BREQOLIBSB AOBKT 30LD IN »SIb., I'llb. AND 71b. SACKS. THY IT \ND UK COWVlSCBDs. j/711 Conservatives ■ Art requeued to atlend a meel in(_r f>f 'hc R >evelsto •■ Conservative tyls- sf)Ciation to be held in Smythe's Hall al H p r:i. Jhurs. feb. ZZnd. J9J7 HONEY This is recognized as one of the best articles ol tood, amd also gives L'l'ent rcliia> I N I #1L_ choicest the market affords. HOTEL J. Albert Stone, Proprietor Best Wines, Liquors and Cigars. Rates $1 a day. Monthly rates. MAKE YOUR DOLLARS FIGHT AX THE FRONT. BUY DOMINION OF CANADA THREE-YEAR War Savings Certificates $25.00 FOR $21.SO 50.00 " 43.00 100.00 " 86.OO INDIVIDUAL PURCHASES LIMITED TO JI5O0. FOR FULL PARTICULARS APPLY AT ANY BANK OR ANY MONEY ORDER POST OFFICE JAN. 9, 1917 finance departmem Ottawa r. ESTABLISHED 167 5 0 IMPERIAL BANK OF CANADA CAPITAL PAID UP $7.000.000-RESERVE FUND $7000.000 PELEG HOWLAND. PRESIDENT. E. HAY. GENERAL MANAGER. HEAD OFFICE: TORONTO. Reasonable advances mule to responsible Farmers against Livestock and Grain. Farmers sales Notes negotiated. Domes tit- ami Foreign Im \ change Bought and Sold. W50 REVELSTOKE BRANCH, A. B. McCLENEGHAN, Manager. F. B. WELLS Men's Outfitter Fur Buyer Complete Line of MENS WEAR The Consolidated Mining & Smelting Co. ot Canada, Limited* Offl.es, Smelling .m.I Refining Department TRAIL, BRITISH COLUMBIA SMELTERS AND REFINERS Purchasers of Gold. Silver, Copper and Lead Ores TRAIL BRAND PIG LE V\ BLUKSTONB AND SPBLTBR Would Ammend Infant Guardianship law With regard to tbe an.eendn.eMt of Tbe Infant,. Guardianship Law y some ol the women's organizations of Vancouver asking that it be ea- dorBed by all the women's organizations of Revelstoke: Tbat we do urge our Provincial government at the approaching session, to remove the present unjust disabilities under which the British Columbia mother sutlers in regard t» thc guardianship of ber child; And to further enact Buch laws as will place both parents upon an equality as to rights, powers, dutiw, and responsibilities in regard to their minor children, And that we invite otber organizations to join us aad help us secure this tardy but just rt- cognition of the natural right, of the mother to share equally with the father in all that pertains to thoir children. In connection with this resolution they alsu sent the lollowing list of principles wished to be embodied in the now law: 1. The husband and wife living together are joint guardians of their unmarried minor children with eq.ual powers, rights and duties in respect of the custody and control and of the services annd Floor—And take your special orders, special measure*. MENIS FURNISHING AND SHOE DEPARTMENT Tremendous Bargains in Men's Boots Notwithstanding the high price of leather goods we are putting on some broken lines of Men's Shoes at prices which you can't aflord to pass up. See them and bo convinced. MUN'S LACE BOOTS:—Patents and dull leather's ir.i standard shapes. PRICE • pair $3.65 MEN'S HEAVY 'ELASTIC SIDE BOOTS:—A regular J6.00 value for heavy wear. In many the clcsticfl are weak, but would fill the bill of any $7.56 value today on the mar- 1 ket. TRICE pair $3.00 MEN'S LIGHTER WEIGHT ELASTIC SIDE ROOTS:—A lot of them. fRIC-5 P"*1 *2-35 MENS DRESS ACCESSORIES. We are prepared to supply your every need lor dreaa occasions. DRESS SHIRTS, absolutely correct In stylo and finish. Price $2.00. PEMI-DRESfl SHIRTS, French Pique. Price 2.25 each. BANGING PUMPS, either with or wlt.he.ut straps. Prlw J* 00 and U.50. DRKSS TIES, many prices Bnd rtylee. DftHSS GLOVES, either Kid, 811k or LUle. Prices 75« to $1.25 per pair. t I TIT- 1 I *AGE FOUR THE MAIL-HERALD. REVELSTOKE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1917 BRIEF LOCAL NEWS BANKHEAD BRIQUETTES BUR* BEST. Subscribe to the Patriotic fnnd. Fight or pay. You will ba called upon. Frank (Iracmt left on Tuesday for Nelson where he has accepted a position with the Poole Drug Company. The Red Cross Society are asking the citizecH to reserve Wednesday, April 1_, when they intend to hold an Brazilian Maxixe by Olive Caahato aflair_ at Stop! Look! and Liuten! You will not miss 50c. pe»r monta (or the Patriotic fund. "I want to kiss daddy goodnight"— in Stop1 Look! and Listen! The enginen.cn of Revelstolto nog to thank all the merchants who so kindly lent them material anil .l-CO/a- tiorw for their recent 'At Ho' is", Ily denying yourself a luxury now STOP—LOOK—LISTEN 11 For Tret and then you will be able to provide Chorus at the Empress, Feb. 19th. T. Kilpatrick of Revelstoke is a guest at the Strathcona.—Nelson Daily News. for the actual necessities ol the wives and children of our brave soldiers. Miss llcatrice Jollille has received a letter from E.L. Braithwaite, 6S71-5, 58th Canadians, ll.K.K. Somewhere in Charlie Chaplin has something new B"ranc8i dated Dec. 17, l'.ili;, stating that in a recent issue ol socks, the MOTHER TELLS HOW VINOL Made Her Delicate Boy Strong New York City.—"Hy little boy was in a very weak, delicate condition as a result of gastritis and the measles and there seemed no hope of saving his life. The doctor prescribed cod liver oil, but he could not take it. I decided to try Vinol—und with splendid results. It aeemed to agree with liim so that now he is a strong healthy boy."—Mra. Thomas FITZGERALD, 1000 Park Ave., N. Y. City. We guarantee. Vinol, which contains beef and cod liver peptones, iron, and manganese peptonatcs and glycerophosphates, for run-down conditions. Walter Dews, Druggist, Revelstoke B.C., also at the best druggists in all British Columbia towns. for vou—Empress, February 19th. The Mail-Herald may l.e purchased l'»ir *• I* contained a note from m\ Bews' Drug Store, Macdonald's '"'r- li™tnce is ^ 'J J"*™ u[ *&• she is doing her "bit." Drug Store. t Rev. Mark Phillips held service at Capt. J. H. Hamilton will address Malakwa last Sunday morning and at » Public meeting in the Empress thea- Sloamous in the evening. , tro on Thursday night, under the aus- picos of the Girls' Auxiliary. The ad- There will be a collection taken up dress will take place Immediately fol- at the Empress theatre on Monday lowing the tirBt show. A Bilver col- uight for the Prisoners of War fund, lection will be taken up in aid of the Fairy Pantomine "The Moon Queen' with "Moon Flower Dancers" on Mon ,ary day night. Patriotic lund and the Girls' Auxil- The Scandinavian society are holding a basket social in their hall on Tuesday evening. at Sews' Drug Storo, Drug Store, I The C.P.R. for two games gave the Ran.bler3 a lively run Ior their money They blew up badly however in the last game and the result was two to , one tor the Ramblers. The Fire Hall t The Mail-Herald may be purechaaed team had a real cinch in winning Macdonald's three straight from the Commercials who were up against hard luck, being ' aqle to muster only three men, Stop! Look! and Listen! on Monday in aid of "Prisoners of Wear" and! The engagement In announced ol "Tobacco Fund." Herbert William Hare, Royal Flying Corps, only aon of tho late Col. Her- Mrs. G. Ralph Lawrence had as her fl MarBhall and Mr8. MlirBhall <* guest over the week end Mibs Ella Revclstoke> BC, to Bveiyn Margbret. Rutherford of Three Valley. -ourth dauKhter of the late Mr. John That their son James Hay had been Orr-Ewing and Mrs. Orr-Ewing ol killed in action was the sad word re- (Weston-super-Mare.-Ncwa Advertiser ceived by Mr. and Mrs. H.F. Hay. 0. T. Blbb hnd as hia guests for the ski tournament Mr. and Mrs. W. W, Boltck und Mr. and Mrs. D. McGoWan of Standard, Alberta, also H. G. Mc- Leish and A. H. lionner ol Calgary., 'i'he party also visited the Multiple:! mine. Your Country's There is no argument where the H. H. McVity returned on Sunday Canadian Patriotic Fund is concerned Irom his eastern trip. Mrs. McVity, it Thcre are two lines which must stand every assault of the enemy: The fighting line and the paying line. Which one are you on" If you cannot go aad Candy will be sold at the Bnipress fiRht> yo(j can ^ ftW, pay wWch means thnt Tommy's dependents may be spared the spectre of want. Your duty is plain! Subacirbe regularly to Dornbcrg's home on McKeuzie the Canadian Patriotic Fund. I.- understood, will remain east anot her month.—Golden Star. theatre on Monday night, the proceeds ol which will go to ths Pri Boners of War fund. Mrs. Avenue will be th. Bcene ot the St. John's church Tea on Saturday. Feb. 17th fron; 3 to 6 p.m. Next Saturday th- Ski Club are holding a tournament for all children up to 11 years ■.! age. with skis. The Regular Men's mating will he held competition will be held on the hi'.l iu the association building at the us- and contestants must meet there at ual hour lour o'clock. All men wei- l.lO p.m. There will ba no entry fee. come to come and hear a good There will be plenty ot sport, good Bp".iker and bright singing. Flower, Candy and Culinary tables will be some of the attraction* for the guests at the Bt. John's church Tea to Me given at the home of Mrs. Dorn- Ii.tl- on Saturday, Feb. 17th. The annual St. Valantine's dance which was held under tbe auspices ot th'.' iMirls' Hospital a'lxilliary in the Masonic hall on Wednesday was one of the most successful yet held by that body. We wo Id take this opportunity ol reminding the ladies of the . _ \ class on WednesdB. ings at _ o clock. There is plenty if ..ri. everyone will be A-lcome. Ths Ski Club are particularly a t.. hav. m in ton ikis pi tent, B. ■' Freeman ..... the K.i i District . ,- . ..iry to • and a' ■ - .* • . room for quite a few more. Come ,lth ... an.l join your lives. have the time of > EMPRhbS THLATRL PROGRAM G . • • thy Haven : •^en at •« iiiildren i5c ■ - ■ ' rhe pu .•ar;.. eats JTUESDA. ...s tbc thnl ,,( ther. ill- The Man In Bl.' k D in I I bli picture \lso go WEDNESDAY Duatln ...mum in Thn Parson ot Penamint Famous play S J.arts. 'Mill I'.sii.w Mary Pickford In Hul da ol Holland l'rir,eH ir,c and 10c. mate ■ ■ tails, ■ . - ThiF„ '"' '"' ,ir:"'r" "' M"- MoMord in the Paramount Progran Don', miss seeing bsi on Thursday |0Ck, . si .t will be a long time before you m ,. boe nei again. I society to rsmaks mi ♦ .LIBERTY" tho new Universal serial' vH |nff) mM K„mfnUl f„r rh„ I starU right after tho last episode „f |-rw w,,irfi ,.,,, ,,. t idle .,( ■ . therefrom will be devoted • of Hi" loi may be lefl ■■ Itb any of i lie < mn .• tee, nt i II llm I I lb" V. M. 0. A. CALL PAY "Peg 11 ti." Ring v. o I i I-,, i: i [an al iday In "The ■ •■. Lord Waring." KBB1 i LISTEN. 19 open BTOP, LOOK, OR If you can't FigU Pay for the man that Does Keep His Home Fire Burning Canadian Patriotic Fund GIVE Like You Are Protected To protect the home of those who are giving all FOR YOU We Are Asking For $12,000 Only $1,000 Per Month Le ich of ich month "J} .Mere Bag of Shells" MURAD CIGARETTES £■553 'The blending is exceptional FIFTEEN CENTS OMty? finest Quality ipjjl THE MINISTER OF FINANCE REQUESTS THE PEOPLE OF CANADA TO BEGIN NOW TO SAVE MONEY FOR THE NEXT WAR LOAN i JAN. t. III? DEPARTMENT OP PINANCE OTTAWA TO INVESTORS HOSE WHO, FROM TIME TO TIME, HAVE FUNDS REQUIRING INVESTMENT MAY PURCHASE AT PAR DOMINION OF CANADA DEBENTURE STOCK IN SUMS OF $500 OR ANY MULTIPLE THEREOF. Principal ropayable 1st October, 1919. Interest payablo half-yearly, 1st April and 1st October by cheque (free of exchange at any chartered Bank in Canada) at the rate of five per cent per annum from the date ot purchase. Holders of this stock will havo the privilego of surrendering at par and accrued interest, as tho e.iuivalont of cash, In payment of any allotment made under any future war loan issue in Cjnada othor than an issue of Treasury Bills or other like short date security. Proceeds of this stock are for war purposes only. A commission of ono-quarter of ono per cent will be allowed to rocognizod bond and slock hrokors on allotments made In rospoct of applications for, this stock which bear their stamp. For application forms apply to the Deputy Minister of Finance, Ottawa. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE. OTTAWA, OCTOBER 7th, 1916. I TOP LOOKl L1STBNI ' . liiu|i, K.ni- .' I .Mm um v I9tb. In aid ■ .I im: I Wet and Tobacco PROGRAM Highland Fling,' daaced by Bitei fonti. ' . ■ H.le'.ily QOOd «. ' Evelyn i.iiin_- uml .• m t.i,.'ii and choral, ii 'By i o Land" sung 'i.y Mm.. I li i mi by "Goodnight 'in.. <■ Mi iin.cu .lonim. ( i Thi Little iiTi-y Mother" sung ■ dltchell. '. \ ii ime i bob, "Sore 0' Iln .' ll Tl | Ing ».. Turk Hawaiian,' ( li .viil Sturdy iih 0' lu. ir. and l illi '■ i 'aahati . 11.ii.iluMi | S. "Brazilian Maine'' dnnccd by Olive Oiwhato nnd David Sturdy. . \ "Co .iv College Medley." E ''Hill. - ta, Mra. McGiven and Min \ MacLean, with "Fox Ti..i I'linriiH 7. Nr.it.'li Real tation, I.y Serjeant McToah 8. "Charlie Chaplin" in "An Alter-, in...n in tlie I'nrk," comedy Bketcb. 9. "Mammy's Little Coal Black, hose" trio, eoloist Olive Cashato; Mumn.y, MiHH Dunlop; Pickaninny, Chut Mitchell. 10. The Spirit of the Roso Petals" dnnccd by MiSH Bernadiae Bunnell. • • • 11. Intermission during which raffle in pepant will take placo. * . . 13, Fairy Pantomlno ' The Moon Queen." 11..mt' made.- sweets sold by Revel- toke'l prettiest i;irlB. NdniiRBion Adults 5U cents, childreci ; '.i r.iilt.. No reserved seats. ClHi 8AVB THF, KING WANT ADVTS. Revelatoke Lodge No. 1085 LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE Meets every second nnd Fourth Tuesday in Smytlip's Hall. ViMtinK Brethren are cordially invited. ALLAN K KVITM Die. H.I.. HAUO.Seo. WANTED.—At once. Small house partly lurcdahed preferred, or housekeeping apartments, for small lam- ily. Write, Frnmpton, Fiold, B.C. WANTED-The Trail Hide .slerchinc, wants (or full caib paid prlccB, cowa or steers hides salt cured at j.7c. X1..; salt cured calf under 15 Ihe. 20c. to 25c. per pound; bulls staggs or ox hidea 12 to 13c. Ih. Green and 1io/.b_i hides or calf 3c. to 5c. per "j; less than sale cured hides, dry flint hides nnd calf skins 20c. to 25c. per tb., al bo wants sheep pelts, wool or furs, old rubber boots or rubber ihoes, old copper or bras9. Correspondence cheerfully replied. Above prices are F.O.B., Trail, B.C.. A. BBRNHEIM, Trail, B.C.. DR T. UK A Kii •BNTIBT OVER IMPERIAL BANK