Va^Q^ YESTERDAY'S TEMPERATURES: Temperature! recorded at the m*- [teorological station at Nelson yester- | day: Minimum 21 iMaximum 30 -**:— -««■■ i i i% VOL 12 10 PAGES. NELSON. B. C. TUESDAY MORNING. DECEMBER 23, 1913 50c PER MONTH. SAFELY PASSED 'nisters Guests of Commercial Travellers JUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY nada's Natural Resources onserved in Interests of People. 8(By Dally News Leased Wire.) jtONTREAL, Dec, 22.—Five cabinet 'listers and one ex-cabinet minister, |ldes other prominent guests, hon- ;d tho thirty-ninth annual banquet jtho Dominion Commercial Travel- association by their presence to- •dt. The dining room at the Place !)er hotel was crowded. oth of the principal speakers of evening, Premier Borden nnd Hon. , T. White; made reference to the |iod of financial stringency through ch the country has been passing. ■ ft both stated the definite opinion JJt the crisis wns passed. Mr. Bor- ik described it as a tirae of rest and itiperatlon for renewed effort, tho dude to still greater development in , future. Tli© premier also ex- •isaed his sympathy' with tho idea democracy which was developing ii both sides of the Atlantic and in ij'stralia, the idea of giving to all people equality of opportunity so ns is humanly possible. He added (*ord more ns to his faith in the iiadlan people to live up to their , Jortnnitiea and responsibilities as ; ji of tho great nations within the JJ'tiBh empire. [Che speech of Hon, 0. P. Graham l|{s mainly of the after-dinner,order, |jp he dropped a signifiennt hint that !■'■' interest of the cast and of thc 1st, which wero equally concerned in lb progress of the country,, might be iiught together without sacrifice to her. . The finance minister, who had spent 'busy day, addressing the Canadian i-ib, going over the harbor works, and '■pectins the activities of McGill unl- rsity, went a little further than the lt*3tnier in his reference to the flnan- m stringency. The crisis, he said, (A not only heen reached, but passed, I'd Canada had weathered tho storm well as any other nation'concerned, went ont to quote the trade flg- ;es of the past three years as show- that tho country's prosperity con- iued. Premier Borden recalled the fact 'at it was in 1910 he was last a guest 1 the travelers* association. In his jllulon nobody could know Canada 'jj'll who hnd not been through every .ovince and seen it for themselves. ily in this way could the provinces j brought closer together, which ould bo the desire of every true <>nadian. (•Touching upon the current financial wrlngency, whicli he regarded us only J temporary phase In the progress of |e country, the premier continued: t"ln the rapidity of our development long natural, Industrial and transpor- ptlon lines—in all this, one would be «[reasonable not to expect periods of st for recuperation, for renewed et'* rt—what might be aptly described growing pains. We realize that is Is only tho prelude to still great- ,., progress and development in the Hture. As far as this country is I nncerned we are today, notwithstand *'g all the progress .of recent years, ,ily on the threshold of the still ■renter development which must come IU our country In tho years that are i come." 'Mr, Borden went on to speak with iinphasis and pride of Canada's posi- Abti in the empire and "of that flag ■hich, I am glad to say. all Canadians H as glad to honor now as they ever liere In tne past." '"In that empire," he said, "there is ork for Canada to do today." He jferred to the ideals of democracy toich are now being worked out ; jpiong the English-speaking nations. ,i; "1 think we may all agree," he add- *J&, "in the aspirations of democracy >Mat is spoken of from Australia in Mjie - south to Canada in the north; |;om the United States In the west to ijiritaln in the east—the idea of giv- tig to the people of all these democracies equality of opportunity as far Is that may be humanly possible to* bay. We are doing this in Canada low. We aS'e endeavoring In tho Sfnited States and lu this country as & *ell to see that our natural resources, mv power, our mineral resources aro onserved In the Interests of the peo* -le as a whole," Hon. George P. Graham, who foi ;wed, was received with enthusiasm. Wo have been going through a period T great financial stringency," said lon.W. T. White. "That feature was Rot confined to Canada; it was world- Vide. The causes are not far to seek, !lhere were unprecedented demands lor capital all over thc world, from the iear east, from China, Japnn, Egypt, India, South AmeHca, the United •itates and Cnnadn. Our country hus xperlenced Its time of stress and has omo through it well. I believe the irisls has' been reached and passed n Canada, as in other countries of the vorld," HOUSE PASSES CURRENCY BILL Conference Report Is Sent to Senate CASH AVAILABLE IN TIME OF NEED New Federal Currency Available-Regional Reserve Banks Created, (By Daily News Leased Wire.) WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.—Tho house passed the conference report on the administration currency hill tonight by a vote of 298 to 60, nnd sent the report to the senate, which had waited in session to receive it before adjournment for tlie new year. Cheers greeted the announcement of the vote und many memhers of the house hastened over to the senate to see tho report received there. Earlier In the evening the senate had agreed to vote not later than 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, and it was regarded as certain-that the completed bill would be in the hands of President Wilson for signature before tomorrow afternoon. On the final vote 34 Republicans, 11 Progressives and one Independent, Kent, of California, voted with the majority for the report, and two Democrats, Calloway (Texas) and Wither- spoon (Mississippi), joined the opposition. The vote followed the debate of nearly three hours, during which tho galleries remained crowded with spectators. Including many prominent figures In official life. The house adjourned until 12:30 tomorrow, when the leaders hope to put through a resolution for a recess until January 12. Generally speaking, tho first steps to he taken to bring into operation the nation's new financial system will bo through an organization .committee,, consisting of the secretary of tlio treasury, the secretary cf agriculture and the comptroller of currency. Banks have 00 days within which to file their applications for membership in tho new system, and one year Is allowed before the government wilt compel the dissolution of any national hank that refuses to join. Tho new law will make little change fn the operation of the present National banks, except to allow them to loan a certain amount of their funds upon farm mortgages. Its chief purpose is to add a new piece of machinery to the bunking system that will give the hanks a chance to quickly convert their assets into cash in time of need, and that will bring out new federal currency when It is needed and retire It when money becomes cheap. Banks are now required to keep a certain percentage of their deposits as "reserves," part in cash In tlieir own vaults and part which may be re- deposited in the banks of New York, Chicago, St. Louis and other designated cities. In times of sudden financial demands, when banks have loaned up to the full limit of their reserves, these reserves furnish little relief, because If they are paid out to meet demands tho banks are left in a precarious condition. The basic principle of the new law is to get these reserve funds out into circulation when necessary, without lessening the safety of any bank and to provide a place to whicli local banks may rush In (*, crisis and get cash for the "prime mercantile paper" they hold in their vaults. This is to be accomplished through regional reserve hanks or "reservoir of funds" In which all regional banks shall deposit a stated part of the money they nre required to hold as reserves. Under the new system, when a financial flurry coineB, the banks can tale commercial paper such as notes, drafts and bills of ex change, to these "reservoirs," and secure tlu use of their own reserves, or, if necessary, even the reserve of oth er banks, hy depositing this security The new regional banks will receive about one-half of th0 bank reserves of the country. They, In turn, will be I permitted to loan back to the bank;; | all but 35 per cent of the reserves, so that in case of emergency millions of cash can be brought out into circulation. The banks will hnv© to pay for these loans, however, as Individuals have to pay for a loan from any local bnnk; and this is to prevent the too frequent use of the reserves held by regional banks. A new form of paper currency is also provided for, to come out In ense of emergency, and which was expected to go back Into the hands of the government when times aro normal. The "treasury notes" will he printed by the government and Issued through each regional roserve bank and will bear the guarantee both j of the regional hank and the government. If tho demand for currency in any section of the country exceeds the supply of circulating money, a regional bank can secure this new money from tho government and put it into circulation, but a gold reserve ot 40 per cent nnd commercial paper equal to tho full value of thD notes must be held as a reserve. II TO El OF m THE DAILY N-EW8-,' a --mjj-m T~ . . ml OF THE CITY la read everywhere In 8outh*QN Mstern British Columbia (Kootr n*y and Boundary District) no. 257 i the day of publication., —r Tr-...« — i m '■'■'■_ the sum of $30,000.00 , payment of tha out- .litis* of The Nelion lay Company, Limited, maintenance, operation, =*-ie*i if the undertaking of it-0 otreet Railway ConrH .•ted. President's Device to Stop Run on Banks GOLD AND SILVER ARE DISAPPEARING Children Driven Into and Shot in Sacks, Water FIRE DESTROYS BUSINESS CENTRE Twenty Persons Killed—ScoreB Rendered Homeless by Fire at Georgetown. e {By Dally News Lensed Wire.) GEORGETOWN, ' Hritish Guiana, Dec. 22.—A section of the businesB quarter of Georgetown, which is known also aB Dememarn, was destroyed'by fh*e this morning. Twenty persons were killed and many Injured. Scores were rendered homeless. A vast amount of sugar for export was burned and a warehouse and many other buildings were destroyed. Georgetown is tho capital of British Guiana. Tlie population numbers about o5t00Q, of which 5,000 nre whites. CHRISTMAS MAILS HEAVIER THAN EVER Six Carloads More Than Last Year Come From England—Extra Clerks Engaged. mv Dafiy News Lea-'nd Wire.*" OTTAWA, Doc. 22.—The postoffice department, with Us army of postmasters, clerks and men in the railway mail service, Is struggling with a heavier volume of Christmas mail than ever In tho past. The stories of hard times are belied by tiie increase lu mail matter of all kinds and heavy increase In mails from the old country. Last year when there was only the weekly mail service from the old country the main Christmas malls arrived on December 20, 0n the Empress of Ireland ,and consisted or 2.1 carloads, Tills year there is a semi-weekly service and the Corsican, arriving on Friday, brought. 11 carloads of mall, while the Britain, reaching Halifax on Saturday, brought 18 carloads, 20 In all, or six carloads more than lasl year. The Grampian, arriving on Christmas day, and the Scandinavian, about Saturday, will hnve a small amount of delayed mail. The heavy British malls are accounted for, of course, by the largely Increased Immigration during recent years, and the fact that parcels post rates between the old country and Canada are at present much cheaper relatively than rates in Canada. Then too, the people at homo in the old land feel It a duty to cheer and comfort thoso who have gone so far away. Wheu tlie Britain arrived on Saturday two special trains carried the mail to Montreal. From there on a special train carried the western mall to Winnipeg. An interesting feature of the early Christmas malls was the carload for Japan und China that was received from the boat at Halifax a few weeks ago and sent across to Vancouver to catch-the Pacific liner. Somo 1,200 or 1,500 extra clerks were taken on at postoffices in all cities and larger towns to help handle the Christmas rush. In all the busier centres the staffs are larger than last year. In Montreal 250 extra clerks are employed, ln Toronto 200, aud similar increases are made In other places. ADDRESS FROM RESIDENTS OF CHELSEA TO PRESIDENT (By Dully News Leased Wire.) WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.—Sir Cod Spring-Rio^ ih,. British amba'seadoi called on President Wilson today for the first time since last spring. Tho ambassador has only recently recovered tram a long illness. He presented a copy of an embbssed address to tlio president from the people of Chelsea, Hflfeland. in that town the mother of the president was born and tlH'i> from 18'Jfl tn lS:tr> the president'.'! grandfather, Rev. Thomas Woodrow, was pastor nf th,. Cangregnllqiialtst church, Jules Jusscrnnd, the French ambassador, introduced *., tlio president today tbe new military attache of the FrohcK embassy, Capt. Dcbertler de SauvJguy, fkm ffl7Z£WN5'3\rX\?\m\ SIR WILFRID LAURIER A GUEST • OF HONOR AMONG HIS POLITICAL OPPONENTS Principal speakers nt unique non-pol- Itienl gathering nt Toronto »n Dec. lis. Canadian and University figures at Lau'rior-.Varsity banquet. Of the seven figures in the picture Professor DcLury, innslrnaslor, President Falconer, and Sir William Ralph More- alth, tho chancellor, are all strong Conservatives. Hon W. .1. Hnnna is provincial secretary In Hie Whitney administration; Kir William &Iuloc'{ was formerly postmaster-general in Convocation Hall, Toronto, when Hi- society celebrated its diamond jubilee. Graduates, undergraduates and friend.-: of tli,. university 800 in number were present. This was the largest dinner fn the history of the University college. Ten years ago Si,- Wilfrid attended a similar function, hut hns not paid n visit since, ' QUARANTINE ON POTATOES Importations from Districts Free from Wart and Scab May be Permitted Undcr Inspection (By Dally News Leased Wire.) WASHINGTON, Dec. 22—Secretary Houston today issued an order continuing the Quarantine put temporarily Intn effect on Sept. 20 last forbidding potato importation from the British Isles, Canada mid all continental Europe. This notion was mpd'- fled. however, by a second order under which the quarantine may he raised under proper regulation and inspection, from foreign countries, or districts which can show tbat they are .'roe from the potato Wart and powdery scab, tho two diseases which the department of agriculture aims, to keen out of the country. The f'1**1"* Order becomes effective Dec. 24, hut will admit until Jnn, ir, next, potatoes covered bv cons-ular Invoices issued on, or hefore, Wednesday next. Tlio second order is effective January 15, Representatives of various countries aTt'eotxi appeared at hearings recently held at the -lep-il'tniuit, and -1*0- testcd agninst the quarantine; In tha ease nf certain provinces in Canada and certain countries and districts of HuroRO, tbe official,, believe ibe absolute prohibition can be lifted in time to allow tbo movement of the present year's crop, umhy regulation and inspection, which under the secrelarys order Is similar to that for nursery stock. ln a statement accompanying the orders, the department announced that "the present potato excitement Is apparently due lu u NKsundiTKluiHKnj* of the ease.'! The department experts estimate tho crop at 881,525,000 ibushelP-, which, the statement says, is considerably above the. 10 yenr average, and exceeds tlio annual -fnofl and planting consumption of potatoes In the United States. Tbe present supply in farmers' hands is large. CIVIC EMPLOYES CHANGED EVERY WEEK MEDICINE HAT, Doc, 22. — Four hundred men applied at tho city ha'! dUHng tho day for work. The cily lias adopted tlio plan of chunking employes every weok nn civic work9 so aw tn givo all a chance. Married men and those with lani- Ilies dependent on Ihem are being given the preference. Of tbe 400 applicants today, !t2 were put to work. A great many of the unemployed are farm laborers who have recently come In to the cily. VICTORY WON BY LABOR PARTY Fifty Labor Representatives to Th.rt) Ei-V-it Liberals in New South Wales (By Daily News Leased WIre.l SVHNICV. X. S. W., Dee. 22.—The final figures of tho Now South Wale; election returns show that the Inbo) party has secured a sweeping victory. The new parliament ls composed ol 50 Labor; 38 Liberals, Including sir who aro candidates put forward bi lhe farmers, and two independent candidates. Tin* mining- constituencies, returned 10 laborites, the wheal farming districts 12 Liberals, and nine Labor members. Tlie poatpral vote elected seven iftborites nnd the dairying interests ll Liberals and two in dependents; STEAMER'S FUEL NEARLY EXHAUSTED Wild Gales Sweep Pacific — Mont. eagle Hove to in Mic| Ocean Four Days Late (By Daily Xews Leased Wire.) VANCOUVER, Dec. 22.-With huge seas sweeping- over her nnd threatening to wreck he,, deck fittings and cabins, the ids Canadian Pnctflo railway steamer Monteagle, Capt. Halley, bad to be hove to In mhl-Pacllle on her way from Vancouver to Hnn*i Kong, according in word brought in by officers of Mi,. Kmpross of Asia which arrived late yesterday. While the Empress*, was reeling off ISV*. knots an hour, a wireless nies saffe was receive,! from ibe Monteagl saying tlmt she wns hove to in latitude 52N and longtltude ItiOW with a. howling westerly gale rnglng ami terrible se'a Bwoeplng over her. The Monteagle ran into heavy we Iher "s soon as sho passed outsb Cape Flattery. Snuthenst gales ba tered tlie ship and ibe dlsngrecal conditions reached their height win tho liner was In inld-1-aclflc. The ship hove to fnr about 24 hours when Hi Storm subsided somewhat and enabled her to proceed a| fIow speed. Tlie Monteagle is one of the hcsl sea going ibontg of llv *'. P, ll. fleet and ivhen she is held up by heavy weather, the fury of the storm musl have carried violence in a large degree. Another bard trans-Pacific voyage from Victoria to Hon-.' Kong was reported bv tiie Empress of Japan, ('apt iioperoft, which reached Vokohamo four days behind lime, Thc officer of tho steamer say there were only 3f> tons of conl left in the bunkers when they put Into Yokohama. Contlnui heavy weather had buffeted tho ship for many days an,i the bead winds together with the mountainous sea. held her bat^k. As the days wore or the firemen and coal pnssors wateliei the coal pile dwindling down and th officers realized tlni*. another pro loaned storm would put them in . very had way. Finally Yokohami was mado and as the ibimkers won examined to get an estimate, it wai found that thei'e was a more pile of 35 tons left. SANTA CLAUS GETTING PRESENTS FROM MINT (By Daily Xews Leased Wire."] O'lVi'AWA, Dec. 22.*- -Five dollar gold pieces aro being used as Christ inns gifts more than ever this year, and ft, heavy demand is being; made upon the mint for them. At the local banks the tellers say that about every customer Jg nskliin for ono or mom $5 g-old pieces, 'or If smaller currency In paper is required, a request that it be new and crisp is made. One customer or a well known bnnk bore gave his check today for $1,500 and asked lo be" paid iu $5 gold pieces, [ntlrtiatlng that most of them would be given away as presents. BOYS BREAK THROUGH ICE AND ARE DROWNED (By Dally News Leased Wire.) ARNPBIOR, Ont, Dec. 22. — Willi* Skating on Chats lake, opposite thi town tbls afiernoon, John Barnes, H> years old, and Robert Kerr, 11 yi old; broke through the lee and v drowned. Several others bi through as well, hut wore saved their companions, Hi IfJV-? a Petition has been pre- " -nlcipul Council of the | City of Nelson, LLHUtrrer^ Seism In Party on Tariff Reform Question SWITZERLAND IS POPULAR RESORT County Families Spending Christmas in Country Homes. (By Dally Xews Leased Wire,} MEXICO CITY, Dec. 22.—By a pres- idential decree issued this afternoon evcry day, including today, until the end of the present year, is made a legal holiday in order to check the run on the banks here, particularly that on tiie Bank of London & Mexico. Crowds gathered about the doors of the two banks mentioned, but there was no disorder, The hanks are being guarded by a strong force of police. The directors of the Bank of London & Mexico began tonight a careful scrutiny of the affairs of that institutions and if their findings are endorsed by other bankers It 13 not improbable that assurances will he of- I" -red the directors which will enable a full resumption of the business of tlie Institution. It is reasonably certain, however, that the bank will continue to avail itself of the decree of President Huerta, issued today, making the last 10 days of the present year legal holidays. The Bank of London & Mexico was crowded to capacity at the closing hour of business today with men who were trying to withdraw their deposits. The amounts paid depositors were limited to 200 pesos and no assur ances were given that even that would he given out in the future. The approximate amount withdrawn from thc bank since depositors began demanding their money several days ago Is said to exceed 17,000,000 pesos. Of this amount 14,000,000 pesos ($7,000, 000) was withdrawn since last Tuesday. The bank has, In tho various states, 12 branches, four of which wero closed some time ago on account of local conditions, These are at Monterey, Torreon, Mazatlan and Du- rango. On a minor scale the conditions of the remaining branches nre similar to (bat of the parent, institution, but all are taking advantage of President Huerta's decree, which bus been telegraphed to the various points where the branches are located, President Huerta's right to Issue ihe decree was the result of tlie action of congress prior to adjournment when It vested In him extraordinary power over the departments of the government, including the finance department. Tho decree recited that It v.iij tasued in accordance with this extraordinary power and that Hip holidays were decreed on account of the difficult circumstances in which the country finds itself and In order to give sufficient time for the alarm which has been created among the puhllc to subside and prevent the crisis from becoming general, The decree guarantees to tlie clearing house and all banks throughout t.-e republic the right to suspend business until January 2. to which date they shall not consider themselves compelled to meet, their obligations, The members of tlie clearing house decided tonight not to lake advantage of the holiday, but. to continue to accept bank notes in payment. The affairs of the Bank of London were also discussed by tho clearing house members and a group of bankers conferred again with the sub- secretary or finance. The clearing house enquiry developed that the bank has in its vaults 12,000,000 pesos in coin and 2,000,000 pesos in notes, The members of the bank have all along insisted ou the bank's solvency and have explained that Us inability to pay depositors was due merely to the shortage of the currency. Cold has been hoarded for a lonti time and silver of late has been disappearing. Both metals hnve been exported In large quantities, notwithstanding the law against this practice. The failure of the Bank of London & Mexico to meet the demands for payment promptly is regarded as serious, since this hank and the National bank are the only banks of Issue ex cept tlie state banks, whose bills are no longer received ln the capital. Optimism Is professed both by the government nnd the hankers that equllib Hum will be restored by (lie expiration of the breathing space provided by President Huerta's decree. Incredible Barbarity. fBv Dallv Xews Lensed -vtre i XRW YORK, Dec. 22.—The New York American today says: "As proof of the most unbelievable state of barbarity found to exist in Mexico, RiiBBell Hastings Milward, an English traveller, has forwarded a photograph showing the execution of a number of children. "The children wele driven Into the water, forced to noltl their hands abovo their heads, nnd were shot in tho back. The tide carried their bodies away." (Western Associated Press Special Cable.) LONDON, Dec. 22.-—The rigorous suspension of tariff reform advocated by thc Spectator yesterday Is signlfic- nfcly in evidence today In the appear- nee in thc Unionist (press of a letter from Harry Page Crofl, M.P., head of the Tariff Reform league, who points out that "we will not tolerate any further betrayal, however disastrous it may neem to other causes." "it is believed that tlio result of the dissensions of the Unionist parly may be* tho displacement of Bonar Law, who is apparently likely to fall in the task for which he was appointed instead of either Austen Chamberlain or Walter Long; namely, ithe preservation of the unity of l.be party. Mr. Long's health will not, however, permit him to be a serious candidate for thc leJa- Jership should the occasion arise. However, developments arc not expected until after the Xew Tear, but meanwhile politicians are discussing nether Right Hon. A. X Balfour is it likely to come back. Switzerland Popular Switzerland Is proving more popular than ever this year as a Christmas ■esort. One feature is the unusual number of politicians who have gone there for the holidays. All tlie royal family have gone to York Cottage, Sandi-ingham. whero tlie Yuletlde will be spent in the domestic circle. This example Is being followed by tbe majority of English society folk, the landed aristocracy and lho county families all going to their country bouses for Christmas. Duke Comes to Canada Tbe Duke of Bedford, who only Inst week sold ibe majority of his real eslate holdings ln this city, made another big sale today when be disposed of somo property in Blnomshury for about Jl,500,000. On0 plot was sold at $30M00 nnd It Is on this site that tbe national Shakespeare memorial theatre will be built. The sum realized from the Bloomsbury properly Is not considered large, as the district Is very popular -'°r boarding ' house keepers who reap a rich bar- vest from Canadian and American visitors to tbe metropolis. The belief Is gaining ground that the duke will shortly visit Canada with a view Ki investing in real estate, Pioneer Dead ,1. w. WHklns, a pioneer or telegraphy in Kin-land, i.s dead at the age of SG. He managed the first wire which was strung between London and Rugby In 1846", and first connected London and thc north of England telegraphically. Not Ultra Vires Tbc attorney-general this morning issued an official denial of the statement made in the Times yesterday that tho government bas boon advised that ibp proclamation prohibiting the Importation of arms into Ireland, was ultra vires, and .the radical journals are greatly elated at the announcement. Shipbuiklinq Rocord The total of the shipbuilding on tbc Clyde for 1013 establishes a new world's record, The vessel; launched aggregated 7i!7.000. or 120,000 tons more than in 1912. Messrs, Russell, of Port Glasgow, launched Sii.ooo ton.-;; the John Brown company, the builders of the 50,000 ton Cunardei* Acqul- tania, launched 83,000 tons, while the Drowns and tliL. Fairfield company Of Qovan, had nn output of onglncs aggregating 20fi.(ioo horsepower, CHILD DROWNED ("By Dally News toiiR-*-! Wire.) WOLSELEY, Sask.. Dec. 22.—Another drowning accident occurred hero today, Wesley, six-year-old son of James Fleming, being tho victim. Ho was returning home from school over tlio creek and evidently fell into a water hole, Heralds of Santa Claus Olo: these—and busy All eyes niv looking ahead to the holidays. The children are thinking, dreaming, talking of nothing else, Did you ever seo such Interesting advertisements as are in the newspapers theso days? Really they nre the cheeriest, happiest news In the whole publication. It makes you an optimist to read them—It gives you a new insight into the busy world. Ami ments r were advertise* morp practical use tllfin in thesp days of prepnru- th Yo save stop-; many weary make up your shopping list from the. advertisement In today's Daily Xews before you stari out, Make .he advertisements sen yn Cfje Ball? Jlewa.' TUESDAY ...... DECEMBER 2S Lut Glass Suggestions for Christmas and Sugar, Roseberry design ., $4,75 Bowl, extra heavy i ,..$12.00 Bowl, very fine $9.00 H Salt, Sterling Tops, per Set $2.75 and Salt, per Set $3.50 rs~es, 10ln., per Pair ... $12.00 ts Water Pitchers $9.00, $12.00 and $15.00 Cjiirkisk Coffee Set, Hand Painted Nippon, Fifteen Pieces, Speclul, $7.75 Cocoa Set, Hand Painted Nippon China, Seven Pieces ; $7.50 WEDGEWOOD TEA SETS Cream and Sugar, Six Cups and Saucers, Rose, Gold, Blnek Design, Special $24.00 Cream and Sugar, Six Tea Plates, Six Cups and Saucers, Gold, Rose and Black design. Special $52.50 Cream and Sugar. Six Tea Plates, Six Cups and Saucers, Heavy Gold Band, Rom.in Arrow design, Lily nml Star design on Sky Blue. Speeial ^5,00 Beautiful Pieces of Hand Painted China 20c up Canada Drug & Book Co. Ltd. Phone 81 Nelson's Pioneer Drug Store P.O. Box 502 MAIL ORDERS GIVEN SPECIAL ATTENTION. TRAIL NEWS NOTES ' (Special to Tliu Daily New?.) TRAIL, B. C. Dec. 22.—A number of friends and fellow workers of It. Thomson, who for the past IS months held lhe 'position' of machine shop foreman at the smolter, gathered at bis rooms on Saturday evening and presentr-d him with a handsome diamond pin, winch they had subscribed for. Mr. Thomson leaves for his home in Vancouver on Monday evening. The mariagi; of .lohn MeLood naid Marian McDom.id was performed by the Rev. G. A Hackney on Friday evening at the humo of Henry McLeod. Victoria street. After the ceremony a. wedding supper was served to the 21) guests present. Mr. and Mrs. IVtcLeod aro bo-lb from Harris, Scot- laud. They will make their borne in Trail. Mrs. Kenneth Racy and Utile daughter, who -have been visiting .Mr. and Mrs. R. H« Stewart for tha past few months, returned to their home in Barnet on Saturday evening. .1. Schofleld, jr., who bus been attending tho University college, Mount ome to 1 the Christmas hot! days. Miss .loyee Stewart of Rossland is spending a, few weeks with Mr. and Mrs. R, II. Stewart, Smelter Hill. Tbe regular meeting of the Mill aud Smeller union will he held on Monday evening. Trail has lost' one of her Star basket bail -players In the person of II. J. Hennessy, who left foi* New Mexico during (be past week. ,C. Lauriento returned home mi Thursday after a six weeks' business trip to Loudon and Parle. The program arranged by the Methodist Sunday school pupils, which will he rendered on Tuesday evening. will [ncludb drills, choruses, did) swinging, solos and recitations, On Monday evening at 7 o'clock, In lhe City hall, a. meeting of tlie Trail Poultry association will be hold. Kootenay and Boundary PAIL OF GOLD PRESENTATION BURIED !N TENT Mysterious Foreigner Pays Heavy Fine for Violation of Gam© License Law (Speclul to Tlie Daily News.) AKUOWHEAD, II.L'., Dec. 22.—The game season bus not been without in? cldent. One man was fined |1",0 for violating the hew game license la" Hi- paid tlie fine in gold. He had a l.ml pall full of $20 pieces burled In the centre of liis lent. He eould not speak Kngllsh and It wns impossible to ascertain either his name or his nationality. He was supposed lo have come over from the States for the hunting season and liad provided him self with a flat bottomed boat of crudi construction. He located his head quarters on the Cranberry flats and was possessed of a. formidable, array of weapons and an unusual supply of every description of sporting ammu- nltlon. The location of the buried gold was concealed by a. block of wood in the centre of tin* tent, tint block t*at. to attend to The Hnelson's Bny company's new prtofl list car groceries, wines and spirit-;, etc., \a ready for distribution. It will pay all housekeepers t0 apply For it. tf Many Fine Values In Holiday Gifts Give "Him" Something to Wear HE IS SURE TO LIKE IT MUCH BETTER THAN ANYTHING ELSE YOU CAN SELECT Give Kim a Sweater Coat Nothing could be mure useful—-nothing more acceptable. Wi- have nil kinds and colon* for men nnd little men. i Values for Men $1.50 to $6.00 Values for Little Men $1.00 to $3.00 Handsome Silk Ties in plain nnd fancy, of pretty shades In mnny colors. Priced 25c to $1.50 Shirts for Gifts Are Most Desirable We have many patterns in a nice display of colors. Values 75c to $3.50 Men's regular $4.00 and $1.50 Pure Kill- Shirts in stripe and plain eolors. Separate collars, Reduced to $2.95 Gloves of All Kinds Hats, Hard and Soft What malres a bt-lt<.-? Ho will surely liln a ualr or our now ones. Values every shape that's new una Htyllsh In many (|iftVi '■ eolora. " ' fl" Especially desirable shapes. S1.00 to 52.50 Priced H50 to $4.00 Values That Surprise No Better Gift for Men and Boys Than Clothes AND IT'3 SUCH A SENSIBLE GIFT, TOO In Suits we have the best models, In Serges, Worsteds and Tweeds. A big variety *f patterns and colors. Men's Suits Value $10.00 to $30.00 Men's and Boys' Overcoats—Values the Best. Prices the Lowest. Boys' Suits $3-50 to $10.00 VALUES THAT TALK Shoes Shoes Shoes If you want Shoes that will give patisfootlon under all condlllona- Shoes that are away ahc-id in style ami fitting quailtfes~-*at price lhat are far below tho usual HERE'S THE PLACE TO GET THEM IN THIS BIG STOCK YOU WILL FIND AN IMMENSE SHOWING OF THE FINEST KIND OF CHRISTMAS GIFTS Brown & Co. WHERE YOU CAN GET THE BEST CLOTHES FOR BOYS VV. it. field i; business again. The public, school broke lip for the Christmas holidays on Friday. Teach- er J. King left for Vancouver for the vacation. Hall Bros, and Hay & Oregson ship jied seven dressed -steers 1a Revel- stoko on Tuesday, The Arrowhead Presbyterian church Christmas trap Will be held on Dec. 22. Hall's Landing t'brlstmas tree Is arranged for Dee. 2*1. Through passenger traffic by the Canadian Pacific railway boats is very light. H. Kirk's new curling rink is shaping up well. W. E. Reid, of the Imperial bank, has been transferred to Cranbrook, His place is filled by ll man from Vancouver. Activity Is promised in the prospected gas and oil property at Cranberry in Uie near future. A visit from Secretary Taylor of tiie gas company is looked for-daily. W. A. Anstie. of tbo Forest Mills, is at the coast in connection with the forest fire fighting service. Mr. Lawrence of Revelstoke is acting manager for 'lho compuny In his absence. Andrew Craig is putting in u logging (-amp uL Beaton. He brought in a buncli of horses and will beach the logs near the townsite. Tlio Crawford Creek school is ready for occupancy. A teacher is expected to put in nn appearance at the. New Veai*. SOUTH SLOCAN NOTES (Special to Tbe Dally News.) SOUTH SLOCAN, B. C, Dec. 22.— Mrs. T. A. Whcildou and son were visitors to Nelson on Thursday. Miss Enid Etter returned on Tburs- day after a few days' visit to ber sister. Mrs. Perrier of Nelson. Some 15 of the reidcuts of South Slocan and Bonnlngton attended tlie concert and dance at Crescent Valley on Thursday evening. Mrs. M. Hoomer left on Friday evening on a week-end visit to Nelson. Tlie Shoreueres public scliool children bad their annual concert and Christmas tree on Friday afternoon, when there was a large attendance of residents from the surrounding district. An entertaining program of songs and recitations was rendered by tlie children, which showed great credit to their teacher, Miss McVlcar, for lho Ihorougli wuy in whicli she had trained them. The schoolroom looked bright and festive with its decorations of evergreens; the walls were hung with paintings and designs appropriate to Christmas, which were cleverly curried out by the children. After tlie gifts were distributed off the Christmas tree the children showed their appreciation of their teacher by presenting" her with a leather hand bag. Miss .McVlcar thanked them all most heartily for their kindness. The following were among the many visitors to Nelaon on Saturday: Miss Bennett, Mr. and Mrs. Skinner, Mr. Willey, Mr. Thompson, F. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Negus, Mis. O. W. Humphry, Mrs. Melneruk, Mrs. Poto- sky. The South Slocan public school broke up ou Friday afternoon for tlie Christmas vacation. The pupils will Still continue to practice for the play and concert, which is to be given on Friday night, December 2(1. The school will bo resumed again on .lanuary 6. It. s. Ashby of tbo Canadian Pacific railway staff at Nakusp arrived On Saturday night on a two weeks' visit io liis parents at Sunnyside ranch. Mrs. W. D. Ridge and little son left yesterday morning ou a visit to her parents at Lemon Creek. The ice Is again in good condition. Miss Olive Bealby of Welland runeh, Nelson, wlio returned from the normal scliool, Vancouver, lust week, Is the guest of Mrs. .1. D. Yeatman, Braeside ranch, for- a few days. Miss Doris Lee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Turner Lee of Upper Bonnlngton. who has been a pupil at the Yale school for the past term, returned on Wednesday evening for tiie Christmas vacation. SOME GAS METERS WERE CHEATING COMPANY (By Dally News T^eaBwl Wire.* OTTAWA, Dec. 22.-Of nearly 90,-* 00D gas meters tested by the inland revenue departments In different parts of Canada during the past year, n-i less than SSI were found to be defective and were rejected and con- *d. Of this number there were 227 which were cheating the gas company b.v rim a I n g to,, slow, and 523 from which the consumer was .gei- tlng the short end. There were also f>,!)7o which were running a little fast but n°t beyond the supposed margin, on the other hand, there were l!i,r.20 a trlflo slow, saving money for the consumer. Out of IK.l.-.n electric metres tested only ISH were rejected, nf these ar- •ye-re unsound and *■■• tflo f»3L nnd % too slow. TO CLERGYMAN Handsome Travelling Bag for Rev. S. H Phillimore—Has Accomplished Splendid Work. (Special to Th,. Dallv News.) NAKUSP, B. ('., Dec. 22.—A pleasing event was the banquet at the opera house pn Thursday evening, given by tho St. Mark's Woman's auxiliary Iu honor of the retiring incumbent of tiie Nakusp and Arrow lakes parish, tho Rev. 9. II. Phillimore. There were BO members of the Nakusp church present, the tables being prettily dec- orat '. and laden witli the delicacies of the season. F. W. Jordan, people's warden, who occupied tho chair, gave an appropriate address, expressing the regret of" the parishioners at the departure of Mr. Phillimore after three and a half yeiirs' service In the parish and after the accomplishment of wonderful development dining that time He referred to the new vicarage built at Nakusp, the new organ and addition to the church, a splendid new edifice at East Arrow Park and a new church just recently dedicated at Bdgewood. He then presented Mr Phillimore with a handsome travelling bag, with sterling sliver fittings, donated by the members. Mr. Pliillimoi'e in reply thanked the members for their evidence of esteem und went over tlie ground of his experience iu British Columbia, and especially In this parish. Ou his arrival ihe lieadiiuaiters were at Arrowhead, hut he quickly recognized the importance of Nakusp as a central point from whicli to work tho parish lo best advantage. In this opinion he was seconded by the Nakusp members, who gave liliu every inducement and encouragement, and acquired the approval of tho Arrowhead members, wlio conceded with this view. He never regretted that step, for he had found Nakusp an excellent centre to work from. He eulogized tlie church workers for their help and sound advice at all times, the Woman's auxiliary for their practical help in financing any Dew movement, the new organ, vlgarage fund and other acquirements. He had come with set plans, which, however, he found had to b<* modified somewhat, for tlie methods and conditions In this country were different, and he Inul found that he had accomplished more by falling in With these, new conditions. He referred to tlie Arrow Park and Edge- wood churches, erected with the aid of members and friends in England. He had gained a large amount of experience and he was now returning to England to'take up work in the diocese of Hull, and would always look back with love and pleasure to British Columbia, where the possibilities were so great and opportunities so immense, and ho certainly hoped to visit the country again, if not to take up active work. Songs were then given by Messrs. Jordan, Lavelle, McPherson, Mayoh. North, Heathcote and Leary. Examples of fine elocutionary ability were rendered by Miss Alice Jordan and Messrs. Rothwell and Ashby. Mr. Elliott gave an instrumental selection, while Dr. Lavell and Mrs. Heathcote played the accompaniments. The new incumbent, Mr. Bridge, was then asked to address Hie audience, and did so in a most pleasing and jocular manner. He referred to the ;ood work of Mr. Phillimore il"t- tliough be had feared he would experience up-hill work iu this new country he had found, on the contrary, Hint all had been easily planned for him, the whole parish practically free of debt. The evening, which was a most enjoyable ono, was brought to a close with an address by the vicar's war- don, L. J. Edwards. He recalled the time when tlie whole diacesg of Kootenay hud but one church and one clergyman, starting with Father Pat, whose memory has been immortalized I'or his good work in Hossland. There were now nearly half a hundred churches and clergymen covering the same ground, lie eulogized Mr. Philli- tnore's good work in this parish, and notwithstanding lhe great facilities which lie had had it was his hard ami earnest work here which had enabled him to accomplish what lie had. He hoped Mr. Phillimore would return to British Columbia to occupy a higher position than that whicli he now lefl with tho regrets of so many people. On Friday evening Hie Nakusp Dramatic club presented to a full house at the opera house Brandon Thomas' far-fig comedy, "Charlie's Aunt." Tlie characters were: Donna Lucia D'Al* yadorez, Mrs. W. Carruthers; Ella De- lahy, Mrs. R. H. Baird; Amy Spot- iigue, Miss Belle McLeod; Kitty Ver- duili, Mrs. R. Abbie; Charley Wyke- hatu, Walter Thompson; Jack dies* ney, D. T. Bulger; Lord Fancourt Babberly, R. Abble; Sir Frances Chesney. Thomas Held; Stephen Spot* tigu , A. C. Yoder; Brassett, H. L. Rothwell. The play was humorous and much enjoyed, ami the character parts well represented. After the performance the participants were entertained to supper at tlie residence of A. C. Yoder. A. S. Horswlll a Ci provisions, produce, n itnges, nuts, etc. iceries l^umforl X)ver$hoes Rubbers and Over-Stockings fn One. Km? to put on *»*id Uko off. Kit well —I/Kite wi-ll—Wot well. All -l«u for women mul chllilr* a. Ilii"* Uiern and protect jonn-lf ami " inlly from winter Ul Cmidiin Con'olld-lEtl RubburCo. limited. Montra-I. All Dealers WHY KEEP ON COUGHING? Here Is 1 Remedy Thai Will Slip II Do you realize the danger in'a neglected cough? Then why don't you get rid of it? Yes, you c»n shake it off, even though it has stuck to you for a long time, il you go about it right. Keep out in the fresh air as much as yon can, build up your strength wilh plenty of Wholesome food, and take Na-Dru-Co Syrup of Linseed, Licorice and Chlorodyne. This reliable household remedy haa broken up thousands of hacking, persistent coughs, which were just as troublesome as yours, and what it has doneforsomanyothersilwilldoforyou. Na-Dru-Co Syrup of Linseed, Licorice and Chlorodyne contains absolutely no harmful drugs, nnd so can be given safely to children, as well as adults. Your physician or druggist can confirm this statement, for we arc ready to send them on request :■ complete list of all the ingredicuts. Put up in 25c. and 50c. bottles by the National Drug and Chemical Co. of Canada, Limited. 317 FERNIE SCHOOL TEACHERS LEAVE FOR HOLIDAYS (Special to The Daily Nowa.** F13RNIR, B. C, Dec. 22.—The public schools having closed on Friday last for the Christmas holidays, a number of the teachers left yesterday and the day before to spend their vacations elsewhere. Miss Hogfth goes to Edmonton, Misk .1. Elliott, Miss M. 101- Uott, Miss Macleod and Miss Turner to Calgary, Miss Hamill to Armstrong, Miss Mcltury to Coleman, Miss Cochrane to Claresholm, Miss Maedonald to Blairmore and Miss Murray to Bar. ons, Alta. Miss MIddleton, Mrs. Marshall and Miss Ross will not be returning to Fernie. Miss Middleton will spend her vacation at her homo in Nelson aud then proceed to Vancouver, where slio will teach next year. Mrs. Marshall lias been compelled, on account of poor health, to seek a more favor- aide climate, and expects to be at Hie const next term. Miss Ross will also be missed from the teaching profe3- sion next year. Addition.nl Kootenay and Boundary News on Pages Six and Seven BOOKKEEPER FOUND DEAD (By Dnlly News Leased Wire.) LHTill.ltinOH, Altn., Dee. 2*2.—S. MeLenliiam, bookkeeper nt a. local hardware store, wns found dead yesterday In bis bedroom, shot through the bead by a .22 rifle. Particulars forthcoming this morning point to an accident, thf' rifle beinj- one belonging to the firm, nnd returned to 1dm, evidently loaded, Instead of to the store. Deceased wns abdut 28 years old and came from "wen Sound. Oil! YOU HAVE SUCH BEAUTIFUL HAIR! What a pleasant tiling lo have said to youi And wiiy shouldnH; it be? Vou who envy others .their lovely hair, aud an: ashamed of tiie dull, liieless, stringy appearance of your own—use I iannony Hair Beautifier, and let others envy you. This delightful liquid seems to polish and brighten Hie hair, giving it that burnished, lustrous look vou havc so often wished it might have, adding to its softness,making it easier to put up ami "stay put"—making it more attractive and beautiful in every way. It overcomes tlie unpleasant, oily smell of your hair, leaving a dainty, rich rose perfume that will delight you and those around -on. Very easy lu apply—.amply sprinkle a ittle on yourhaircacli timobeforebrushing. Contains nu oil; will not change the color uf hair, nor darken gray hair. To keep hair and scalp dandruff-free and dean, use Harmony Shampoo. This pure liquid shampoo gives an instantaneous rich lather lhat immediately penetrates to every part of hair and scalp, insuring a quick, thorough cleansing. Washed off just as quickly, the entire operation takes only a few iiki- mcnls. Gm'thann I lie hair (leaves no harshness or stickiness—-just a sweet cleanliness. Both preparations come in odd-shaped, very ornamental bottles, witli sprinkler tops. Harmony Hair Beautifier, $101). Harmony Shampoo, flOc. Both guaranteed to satisfy you in, every way, or your money back. Sold in thi:*. community only at our store—The Rexall St (ire -one of the more than 7,i)i II) leading drug stores of the United Stales, Canada and Great Britain, which own the big Harmony laboratories, To- rontb.where the celebrated Haruiouy Perfumes and Toilet 1'repanitions are made. —The Poole Drug Co., Nelson, B.C. The Original and Only Genuine Beware of Imitations Sold on the Merits of Miiiard's Liniment I REDUCTIONS 1 THIS WEEK To Clear Out Sweaters $4.50 Sweater Jor $3.00 $:i.,rjO Sweater lor.. $2.50 $::.<«! Sweater lor $2.00 $2,50 Sweater for $1.50 j. w. Gallagher" 102-4 Baker St. Christmas Gifts For All At Prices to Suit Every Purse Christmas Presents for the Home .SATIN. COVERED EIDERDOWN COMFORTERS SCOTCH ALL-WOOL BLANKETS ' MARCEL SNOW WHITE SPREADS FANCY CURTAINS TABLE LINENS—SEPARATE AND IN SETS FANCY LINENS Centre 4Jleees, D'Oylles, Covers, etc., In many styles anil patterns ALL LINEN BATH TOWELS (ll'EST TOWELS Christmas Presents for the Children and Grown-Ups h NECK GLOVER—WOOL AND KID ANDKERCHIEFS—PLAIN AND FANCY WEAR FOR ALL IN NICE ASSORTMENT SILK SCARFS FANCY HAND HAGS BABIES' BONNETS AND COATS KNITTED CAPS HOSE—CASHMERE AND SILK JSES 1,'NDERSKIRTS EVENING DRESSES AND SUITS MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED STORE OPEN EACH EVENING SMILLIE & WEIR Presents of Electrical Devices Are Sought For At This Time of the Year Our Radiant Grill Toasts, Fries and Boils right on the tablo, nnd yon can switch current on or off without moving— Something different to other pleobriq grille. Our Price Is $5.50 for the Next Feu) Days IF YOU WANT ONE GET IT NOW J. H. Ringrose ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES Phone L227—P.O. Box 155 304 Baker Street For Your Christmas Menu You Will Want Sometli'lhs Mare Than TURKEY QOOSE CHICKEN FOWL DUCK | We Will Have U Good Variety SMELTS MANITOBA WHITE FISH HERRING' SALMON HALIBUT COD SHRIMPS EXTRA LARGE CRABS CLAMS ' OYSTERS "I.YMP1AS NEW YORK COUNTS STANDARDS BLUE POINTS iin SHELL CAMBRIDGE SAUSAGE SHAMROCK SAUSAGE P. Burns & Co., Ltd. NELSON MARKET Christmas Brew Old German Lager Ready fnr delivery Dm-embcr B2, In small Io*rs uud om- nnd two dozen ciisea—iiunrts nnd pints. The Nelson Brewing Co. LIMITED WM. gosnell, Manager. Sullivan Machinery Co'yj Rock Drills jf Air Compressors ' Diamond Drills ] Quarry Machinery LARGE STOCK OF DRILLS AND PARTS CARRIED IN NELBON. WRITE FOR PARTICULARS OF SULLIVAN STOPER. USED BY MOST OF THE MININQ COMPANIE8 IN THE DISTRICT. AGENTS— The Nelson Iron Works, Limited Daily News Want Ads Get Result TUE8DAY DECEMBER 23 €fft rBaflp jjrtwf. ia¥f PAGE THRU. HIGH SCHOOL AT HOME ENJOYED Fully Three Hundred and Fifty Attend—Hall Decorations Are Beautiful In tho assembly hair of thu public schpol, whieb was artistically arrayed in the school colors ol pale blue and white mlnsled with evergreens, which proved very suggestive of the happy spirit of the gay festive season and set oft with tho beautiful crimson rays of the electrical decorations fully 35, guests enjoyed tlu* hospitality ut tin pupils of the Nelson high school at their annual "At Hdftie" last dVoriing, The somewhat elaborate dec-orations uf the hall showedti*to what extent thc pupils uf tht* school had gone to provide for the enjoyment of their guests und It was a merry and happy gathering thnt enjoyed the dancing, which commenced at it o'clock and lasted well on into the morning hours. The floor of the school bud been put In excellent condition and with thc platform removed from the hall there was ample room for the many couples that enjoyed lhe dancing. Al about midnight a dainty little luncheon was served by ihe pupils, (tlio domestic science room of the school being relegated tn serve the purpose of the kitchen. Many remarks were to be heard nn mil sides us to the excellence of the high school pupils as hosts and host- ■esses and each year they seem- to surpass previous years in excellence, it was said. MINERS CONVENTION HERE NEXT MONTH Western Federation Annual Meeting Is Expected to Be Largely Attended—Date Set Delegates from miners* unions In all pui'Ls uf Kootenay and Boundary will be present, It is expected, at the annual convention of District No. (J Western Federation of Miners, which will open. In Nelson on Jim. 20. Notification that this dale has been set for the convention has been given by Anthony Bhllland of Sandon. secretary-treasurer of Un* organization, That there will be an exceptionally good attendance and that many Important matters will be brought up for discussion Is the opinion uf members of the executive of tbe district. Tho convention is expected to bust three duys. DARLINGTON LOSES LAST OF REPLAYED GAMES '(Canadian A'K.ciated Vi-res.* Civblji) IsONDON, Dec. 22.—In a replayed foothill association cup ti,. game today, Burlsem-l'ditvale defeated *-»''- lingtnn hy th-. score nf one goal to nil. Tbls Is the last of the replayed games t( complete th,. schedule for the first round tn be played Saturday Jan. 10. Burlsem I'ortvnle then goes up against one of the Strongest of the first division teams, Boltq'n Wanderers, who have only lost lour game- s0 far this season, and nre threi points behind the leaders uf lhe Ul- vlslun. Save Time! Time loat because of headaches, lassitude and depressions of biliousness, is worse than wasted. Biliousness yields quickly to the safe, certain home romedy— BEECHAM'S PILLS 3ol,l evt-i-ywlit-iv. In Imxe-i, 25 e-MlU. ASK GOVERNMENT TO AID IN WORK City to Take un Water Question- Discuss City Solicitor's Salary— Account Referred Back With a view lu inducing thi? provincial government to carry out the work necessary to carry to Cottonwood creek the surface water which lasl spring and summcr caused considerable Inconvenience In the tipper section of the city th-. cltv council' last night Instructed the city clerk ... . . o .... •"■-■" :• up with the public works dep -.in :*■ at Victoria. it Is estimated b.v CJ '. Mackay, city engineer, ib..i -.: , cost of the work would ibe about $1,600, It was explained that the water which wns causing the trouble came from outside the city limits. Aid. James Johnstone brought tip the (|uestion of the salary of A. At. .tohnson, city solicitor, it Is at present $1,000 a year nnd ii. was said thai ho had heel! promised $1,21)0. Aid. Johnstone explained that he did not think lhe city's finances were in a condition to permit of any increases in salary but if a promise hud heen made it should ba kept. Mayir Keefe said that he hud been under the impression that tin- finance conim.itte,. had decided i„ pay thu Increase nf $200. Aid. I, A. Austin thought tlmt the salary paid was sufficient. The mayor paid a tribute t,, the work which bud been done by Mr. .lobnson and pointed out that his position us city solicitor prevented him from taking other and mure remiui- IlllVi ■uses. Aid. W. M. lit he nlllTo iclblii id lll.i oe meeting at which lho mailer was* Hs< listed hill as he bad not boon pros- nt, ho had not concurred In any de- IsJon lu give an increase and ho did .o| Iblnk that th(. financial position f tie- city warranted au Increase al in* present time, It was explained that lhe suggested s0 ha,] "ot .been passed by the lb atti) to drop. Tin- finance convinilte,, reported thai it bad made un arrangement with the West Trnnsfer company lo accept $30 fur teaming charges i,, connection with n boiler which hud been upset while being brought from the power plant in the city. The claim was for $fiO. (in the recommendation of the committee an account uf $ss.r,o fur meal* served tn prisoners ir, thc cltv jail lasl month was referred to the police oommlssfoners fur further Information an-] details. Mayer Keefe explained that nn Hem of $10 was t„ cover the expense of a launch in which he and Dr. B, t*. Arthur, city medical health officer, went to Harrnp to Inspect lb,. Finn- ocr dairy. Thev lind found the dairy in fiisi class condition, be said. Tbc leimeHt of the Taylor Milling A- Elevator company that tbe north end of Slanley street should be graded was referred lo th,. council for 1014. Those present were: Mayor Keefe, Aid. W. M. Cunliffe. Aid". A. A. I'emer, Aid. James Johnstone ami Aid. I. A. Austin. COMPULSORY INSTALLATION OF WIRELESS RECOMMENDED (By Daily News Leased Wire.) LONDON, Dee. L'I'.—il is understood that the congress on safety at sea. will recommend compulsory installation of wireless fur certain classes of vessels. This Is to ba defined hy the number of passengers, the distances between ports nf call and the speed of the vessel. I'lider the proposed new rules a very large number of ships will he included. PEER WANTS POSITION AS COOK'S HELPER (By Daily News Leased Wire.) LONDON, Dee. 22.—Foster Stuek- huuse, who. is organising thL> BrtF.sh Antarctic expedition fur next year, says Ifi peers are among the 4S0i> applications fin* pi ices on the expedition,; one peel' ihelng ho eager to Join that he has offered to hvctnue conk's helper it; thbre is un other poflitlbh for him. SUPPRESS ROUGH PLAYING AT COAST Each Team Has Player on Hospital List—Neighbor Latest Invalid , (By Daily News Leased Wire.) VANCOI'V'F-K, '■• C-- Dec. 22.—t^- towlng the serious accidents to ICrnb .lobnson. the sensational cover poin' player of the New Westminster hockey team, and Lest*.---"Patrick, manager and cover pojlit Star of the Victoria hockey champions, conies the announcement that Fred Neighbor, lb- clever forward of the Vancouver team Is out of the gnme 1'uj- a month o-- six weeks wilb a fractured -hone in the right band, sustained in tbc match •<'■ New Westmlnste,- last Friday night. The accident to Neighbor deprives each of the coast league teams nf ■ star man nnd necessitates th,. inclusion nf substitutes until th,. regular- are ubie t„ take their places in Hu line-up. Lester Patrick was the first to meet with an injury. While practicing last week, he bumped Into -, player nnd suffered a fractured arm His absence seriously militates against Ibe Capitals in thei,- league fixtures Then came the accident tn Ernie .lobnson, tiie New Westminster star. His ankle was badly lacerated in the match last Frldav night in the royal city. It required 14 stitches tn close the wound, and the player will nut be able to participate in ii gamelfbr 0 month at least. Neighbor suffered Irs. iiipiry in the sam,. match. He wag struck rive,, the right hand and the blow fractured the hone. As a result of the serines Injuries to the players, prank Patrick, president nf thp P. C. H. A. announced tonight Hint hereafter '■'*'ery effort wil' be made to suppress rough playing. IMPORTANT MEETING OF HOCKEY CLUB Large Attendance Requested at Meeting in City Council Chamber This Evening. Every enthusiastic hockey fan in tne city, and particularly the members ol the executive of tlie hockey club, are specially requested to attend a meeting of' the club, which has been called for this evening at 7:.'!0 in the city council chamber, just prior to the meeting of those Interested in thc pnssing of the street railway bylaw. Business of vital interest to the club will coine up for discussion and it is imperative that there should be a large attendance at the meeting, say those In charge of the club's affaire, BROWN LASTS SIX ROUNDS WITH LUCCA Winner Will Meet Frenchie Vaise at Carnival—Many Trail Fans Attend Fight (Special to The Dtiliy News.) ROSSLAND, H. C., Dee. 22.—It took Charlia Lucca but six audi a half rounds tn dispose of Bud Brown Just night in a schedtileu lfi-round So. Lucca jumped into the load right at the start of the fight and carried the honors all th,; way though Brown pul up a gain,, mill and was mixing it in grand style right up tn the middle oi the sixth when Lucca put over the sleeping potion, By winning lhe flsh.t last night Luccti earns the right to mool l-'rciu-hi,. Vaise ber,, durin-- the the winter carnival for the lightweight uhaplonghlp of Canada. Vaisc has already accepted terms with Promote* Smith and the fight fans who have every confidence in Lucca are looking forward eagerly for his encounter with Vaise. Prior to the main mill of the evening Curly Thompson and Le. R»i Stewart, two local scrappers, fought three rounds to a draw. Between -to and 60 people came up from Trail on the special to attend ibe fight and a nimiix*,. drove up antl together with the local contingent ol funs, made a very.good attendance. Referee Dan Thomas was kept busy during both mills as the 4>oys seemed alwavs lo be on tho aggressive and il "was with difficulty that he kcjil them apart. CRANBROOK SKATING RINK OPENED FOR SEASON (Special to The Dally News.) CRANBOOK, B.C., Dec. 22.—Manager Johnston has had the rink in operation [for a. week or more, and while it has been difficult to have the best of ice owing In the extremely mild weather, he has nevertheless been well patronized, He lias placed a ifle range In tbe rink and a turkey :hoot will be -held Christmas after- lOOll. JOE BAYLEY AND OWEN MORAN MATCHED AT COAST (By Dally News Leased Wire.) VANCOUVER, B.C, Dec. 22.—.Toe Bayley, former Canadian light-weight champion, and Owen Moran were matched today for a I6-round contest at the Steveston arena on Friday, Jan. 0. 'fhe weight will be 13.1 Ibs. ring able. Frank Muntell and Billy Weeks battle for the Canadian middleweight title on New Year's day art. Steveston, Y. M. C. A. HOCKEY CLUB MEETS THIS EVENING There 'will be a. meeting of the V. M. C, A. Hockey club In the association buHdlng this evening at 7:30 o'clock. All members of the association at all Interested In hockey are ■ei-uested io attend. JOE TINKER IS NOW A TROLLEY DODGER (By Dally News Leased Wire.) NEW YORK, Dec. 22.—Joseph B. Tinker, former manager of the Cincinnati club, became a member of the Brooklyn league club here today when bis release was formally promulgated by Secretary lleidler. Secretary Mcld- loi* received information from the Cincinnati club that Tinker had been sold to Brooklyn aud his name wns Closing-Out Sale Today, Tuesday, We Will Offer Some Special Bargains We have some lines of Granite Ware we want to clean up -ind will sell it at about half its coat to us. It must all go out today at any price. How about a Tennis Racquet, Hammock. Tent, Fishing or Hunting outfit for a Christmas Present. We are offering values in these lines. TOOLS—Some left, at great reduction. Skates Twenty-Six Pnirs of SkateB left. Have wo your size? If so the price is one you arc not likely to get again. Cutlery CUTLERY—Have you asked thc price? We mc cloning out our KnivcG at cost, A boy is always pleased with a Knife. Get a Flier at cost while our stock lasts. Canoes This is your Canoe—you can't beat a Chestnut Canoe. Nelson Sporting Goods Co. THE CORPORATION OF THE CITV OF NEL80N BY-LAW NO. 257 1 accordingly placed on the reserve list f the Brooklyn club. PUEBLO FIREMAN IS OUTFOUGHT BY BOER (By Daily News Leased Wire.) NEW VORK, Dec. 22.—Cnncedimr •J'i pounds to .llm Coffey, tbc Dublin giant, "Battling" Lovensky, the light heavyweight nf Philadelphia outfought and outboxed Coffey in every round but the second, of ;i lO-roun-i bout here tonight. '.'.Young*! Knox, English bantamweight, made a good impression in his first, fight iu ibis country, defeating .ba* Mooney of New York in a ID-round contest. George Rodot, tin- Boer heavyweight, outfought Jim Flynn, the Puahlo fireman in another hi-round contest. Rodet had the better nf every round except the ninth. V.VNi'nrVUR, il. C, lu-e, 22- -Elmei* Jones, a barrister of this city, was charged today before Judge MeL.ue.-. wilh having misappropriated 51.500 belonging to ex-Aid, Miller. M: was arrested on a charge of blga and retained Jones to defend him. ^ ^T&hisM/ NOTCH COPYRIGHT, | the Distillers Company, Ltd., Edinburgh. A By-law to raise the sum of J30.OO0.O0 to be applied in payment of tha outstanding liabilities of The Nelton Street Railway Company, Limited,, and in the maintenance, operation, and extension of th*j undertaking of, The Nelaon Street Railway CottH pany, Limited. WHEREAS a Petition has been presented to tho Municipal Council of tha Corporation of the City of Nelson, signed by the owners of at least one- tenth of lhe value of thc real property In thc said City of Nelson, aa shown by the last revised assessment roll, re* quBStinij The Corporation of the City of Nelson to borrow the sum ot $30,000.00 to be applied In payment ot the outstanding liabilities of The Nel- ' son Street Railway Company, Limited, and in the maintenance, operation and extension of The Nelson Street Railway Company, tdmited, and requesting that a by-law be introduced, authorizing the issue and sale of debentures to the said amount of $30,000.00 for the purposes aforesaid. AND WHEREAS the outstanding liabilities of the snid The Nelson Street Railway Company amount, at the data hereof, to $22,397.33. AND WHEREAS the balance of the said sum of $30,000.00 will be required for the maintenance, operation, and. extension of The Nelson Street Rail-* way -System. AND WHEREAS for lhe purposes uforesald it wiil be necessary to borrow the sum of $30,000.00, and to issue debentures of The Corporation of tha City nf Nelson for the purpose of raising the said amount. AND WHEREAS the amount of tha whole rateable lands of the Municipality of The Corporation of the City of Nelson, according to the last revised assessment roll, is $1,885,771. AND WHEREAS it will be requisite to raise annually hy rate tlie sum ut $2,5G0.S5 for paying the said debt and Interest. NOW THEREFORE the Municipal Council of The Corporation of the City of Nelson enacts as follows: 1. It shall and may be lawful for thc Mayor of the Corporation of the City of Nelson to borrow upon tha credit of the said Corporation by way of the debentures hereinafter mentioned from any person or persons, ; hody or bodies corporate, who may bo willing to advance the same as a loan, a sum of money not exceeding •?;"(),<• 00.00, and to cause all such sums so raised ur received tn be paid into the bands of lhe treasurer of the said Corporation foi- the purposes and with the objects hereinbefore recited. 2. It shall be lawful for the Mayor nf the said Cnrporation to cause any number of debentures to bc executed and Issued for such sum or sums r.s may be required for tbe purposes and objects uforesald, nut exceeding, however, the sum of $30,000.00, each of tho said debentures being of the denomination of $1,000.00, and all such debentures shall be sealed with the ecal of The Corporation of the City of Nelson, and signed by the Mayor thereof. 3. The said debentures shall bear date the First day of February, 1911, and shall be made payable twenty years from the said date, In lawful money of Canada, at the office of the Rank of Montreal, In the City of Nelson aforesaid, which said place of payment shall he designated by the said debentures, which shall have attached to them coupons for the payment of interest, and the signatures to tbe Interest eoupons'may be either written, stamped, printed, or lithographed. ■[. The said debentures shall bear interest at the rate of five (t>) por centum per annum from the date thereof, which interest shall be pay- aide semi-annually at the said officu nf Mn- I!;,uk of Montreal, in the City of Nelson aforesaid, In lawful money of Canada, on the 1st day of August an 1 ilie 1st day .,f February respoc- tt> tly in each year during the currency thereof, which said interest shall be expressed in said debentures and coupons iu be so payable. 5. li shall bc lawful fnr the Mayor of tiie said Corporation to negotiate ami sell the said debentures, or any nf ib.-ni. for soeli price Or sum and nn such terms and conditions as to puy- ment as lhe Council of The Corpora- lion of [in- City of Nelson muy, by resolution from time to lime, appoint, ti. Thero shall be raised and levied :n each year during the currency or lie- said debentures the sum of $1,500.00 tor payment of interest, and Hi., sum of $1,060.85 for the payment of Ih.- said debentures, by rate suf- ricfont therefor on all tie- rateable lapd of the said Municipality of Tho Corporation of the City of Nelson. 7. It shall be lawful for the Municipal Council tu re-purchase any of the said debentures upon sueh terms as may be agreed upon wilh Ihe legal holder or holders thereof, nr any part thereof, either at ibe time of sale or at any subsequent time or times, and all debentures so re-purchased shall forthwith be cancelled antl destroyed, and no re-Issue of debentures so repurchased shall be made in consequence of such re-purchase. s. This By-law shall come into force and effect on thc First day o£ .lanuary. 1814. 0. This By-law shall have no force or effect unless By-law No. 250 of the By-laws of The Corporation of tno City of Nelson shall fiiave received t'h.i assent of the ratepayers, as provided by Section 203 of tbe Municipal Act. Hi, This By-law shall be cited for nil purposes as "The Nelson Street Railway Operation ami Extension Bylaw N" 257, 1813." DONE AND PASSED iu Council assembled ihe day of , till . C. M. C. NOTICE Take in- that the above Is a true copy of ihe proposed by-law upon which lhe vote uf lhe Municipality will be taken at the City of Nelson on tho twenty-ninth day of December next, between the hotirs of 9 o'clock a.m. and 7 o'clock p.m.; for the East Ward at tin* City Hall, corner of Front and Ward streets and for the West Ward at the Band Room, 509 Kootenay street. W. E. WASSON, City Clerk. Nelson. B.C., December 13th, 1913, ( MM FOUB, Cfie latl[> $ctos TUESDAY ....... DECEMBER i iti? $etofi Published at Nelson Every Morning Except Sunday, by The News Publishing Company, Limited W, G. FOSTER, Editor and Manager. LEGAL AND OFFICIAL ADVERTISING. Effective on and after Jan. 1, 1913 Legal Advertising (includes municipal and government notices) — 12c per line for the first Insertion and eight cents per line for all subsequent insertions. In certain cases, however, for the convenience of the public, flat rates have been set, as follows: Applications for Liquor Licenses.— Onco pcr week for four weeks, $5; dnlly for month, $30. Applications for Transfer of Liquor Licenses;—Once per week for four weeks, $7.50; dally for month, $45. Land Purchase Notices:—Once per week for 60 days, $7. Land Lease Notices:—Once per week tor 60 days, $7. Certificate of Improvement Notices: —Once per week for CO days, $12.50. Delinquent Co-ownership Notices: — Once per week for 90 days, $25. Duplicate Certificate of Title Notices: —Four insertions, $8; eight insertions, $14. Water Application Notices:—Four insertions up to 100 words, $6; over 100 words, in proportion. Where any of the above applications contain more than one application or notice, euch application or notice will be charged for as a separate advertisement. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23 PRESIDENT WILSON TRIUMPHS AGAIN. President Wilson has scored another victory. His currency reform bill has become law. The details of that measure are not such that the ordinary layman can of his own knowledge express an intelligent opinion on the wisdom of the policy which has been adopted, nor predict with any certainty how efficacious may prove the remedy which the president is applying to the country's monetary system In order to give it a greater measure of stability and safety. President Wilson and his experts, however, have worked out the problem to their own satisfaction and have have placed the result of their efforts on the country's statute books. The underlying Idea appears to be cooperation between the national government and the banks with a view to strengthening the banking system of the country. The measure which was adopted by congress yesterday is altogether an experiment. Time alone can tell how it will turn out. But In the meantime President Wilson can congratulate himself that another of his ideas is to be carried into effect. He has agafn shown himself to be master of the administration—head of the government of the United States in fact as well as fn name. A SWEET PRODUCTION. In Montreal u theatrical production Is now on the stage which ridicules the King and the Prince of Wales, the King being depicted as a weak- kneed Individual who habitually In dulges in ridicule of his high position, while the Prince of Wales is represented as an unqualified "sissy," says the Ottawa Journal in describing an atrocious production recently staged in Montreal. The antics of the pair are supposed to cause amusement throughout the play. However, at the finish the King is represented as spurning the offer of a check for $35,000,000 from the Hon. Mr. Borden, and pointing out the justice of Sir Wilfrid Laurier's claim that the check is not endorsed by the Canadian public. It is a certainty that no decent Canadian, either Liberal or Conservative, countenances such a display of heaply vulgar sarcasm nor that any Canadian with a fair mind, whether he he of one party or the other, would feel anything but disgust should he see the play. But there are some who are prepared to allow such an exhibition to influence them; people who are either rabidly anti-British or who are prepared to laugh at any sally against royalty, The latter have a right to their opinions. The former havo no right to have them pandered to in a British country. i i L WHAT THE PRESS IS SAYING I Arthur Needs the Exercise Arthur Hawkes may run in every by-election before the general elections. It's exercise Arthur is looking for, we're thinking.—Ottawa Journal. The Parcel Post It is estimated that thc first year of the parcel post system in the States will yield a profit of (30,000,000. It will he iln order to reduce the rates, or extend the service. Canada need hesitate no longer in establishing some similar service. — Bobeaygeon imle- pendent, Hetty Green's Secret Hetty Green says the secret uf health is In eating onions. Now. if she would tell us how such an operation can lie kept secret she can earn a niche in the hall of fame.—Calgary Herald. _ ( I THE WEATHER 1 I Local snow flurries occurred yesterday, but the weather throughout the western provinces has been generally lair and moderately cold. Min. Max. Nelson 21 30 Atlln 12 22 Prince Rupert 40 -Ifi Victoria 38 44 Vancouver 34 411 Kamloops "2 34 Edmonton 1 8 Battleford 6 ti Prince Albert -G 0 Calgary 8 24 Medicine Hat -4 10 Moose Jaw 1 16 Qu'Appelle 10 16 Winnipeg 2 2." Port Arthur 4 2fi Parry Sound 20 22 London 22 32 Toronto 27 36 Kingston 20 32 Montreal It! 24 Quebec 14 22 St. John 24 34 Halifax 28 42 CLOUDY IN LONDON (Western Associated Press Special Cable) LONDON, Dec. 22.—London overcoat, maximum 39. minimum 37. Paris foggy, maximum 35. minimum Fare (long past her destination): Why doesn't he slop, conductor? I pulled the bell a long while ngo. Conductor: Very .sorry. lady. I can't get 'im to stop nowhere this journey —not prompt like—*e'8 that ibent on bating Number 498—says 'e 'as to stop where 'e can afford to.—"Punch." Salesman (at motor). And whatever speed you may be going when you put mi ibis brake you stop in five vurds—death—Prospective Purchaser: How dreadful! I've always thought they wer,. so dangerous.—"Punch." AT THE THEATRES "Pelleas and Melisande" will be shown al the Starland tomorrow evening and at a. matinee at 2:30 o'clock. This interpretation of Maurice Mae- terlink's powerful drama will undoubtedly be welcomed by the people of Nelson, for It Is a decided deviation from the present day motion picture production and presents a story rife with dramatic situations, comic pleasantries and thrilling epi-sodes. The picture follows the story closely and the acting and settings are grand. CHILDREN ENJOY CHRISTMAS TREAT Christmas Tre-j and Program at St. Joseph's "chool—Santa Claus Attends / An enjoyable Christmas tree program was carried out in the Nelson Catholic club hall yesterday afternoon consisting of several selected songs and musical numbers followed b.v the arrival of Santa Claus with his four assistants lu costume, when the distribution nf gifts took place. The program was tus follows: Piano solo, Miss L. Swedhcrg. Recitation, "Surprises,1' baby girls. Piano solo, selected, A. Lapolntc. Song. "Xmas Troubles," junior girls, Duet, violin nml piano, ,1. philbert and -Misses V. and K. Philbert. Recitation, "The Angei\- Tidings," junior t-jlrls. Song, "Ninas Echoes," senior clus**. Piano sole, selected, Miss Agnes Cockle. Over 200 gifts and stockings were distributed besides other presents sent ln by parents and friends nf the children, and the crowded hall echoed with the delighted shouts of glee from the happy children as Santa Claus called each in turn t0 receive some new wonder from reindeer land. The Sisters of St. Joseph return their sincere thanks to alt who assisted In making thy affair so successful. COLD STORAGE Stockbroker Hubby—I shall be lat- home today, dear. It is cuntago day Wife: Robert, if you go to those new- BOOK SHOWER AND OPEN HOUSE AT Y.M.C.A. NEW YEAR The social committee of the Y. M. C A. is arranging a first class program for the directors' reception on Jan. 1 from 3 to 6 o'clock. The program will open with several musical selections, part instrumental and part vocal, [-"allowing ittils will be exhibition games cf billiards and bowling and a gymnastic class exhibition by the young men's class, consisting of drills, Indian -dancing step, calisthenics, work on the elephant and gymnastic games. Special music will be provided and refreshments will be served. An Innovation is being introduced this year In 'the form of a book shower. The association has been trying for some dime to get a reading library started both In the senior and junior departments.' Bookcases have already been provided. It Is the intention to have these cases filled on New Year's with good literature for men and boys. The plain Is to have each person bring a suitable book or to make a cash donation toward the purchase of one A library committee will be appointed to classify the books given, to purchase others with the donations received, and to notify where any duplicates are made. A suggestive list of books has been prepared and pasted at the Y. M. C. A. and each of the stationery stores of the city. E. B. Birnie, the Calgary lumberman, will return hom- thls morning. ALLOW ME TO PRESENT MY BEST FRIEND ROYAL \\ YEAST CAKES Ev/s^ii?6LrD' mmm WINNIPEG. MONTREAL. fc*^J?,?ONT0 ^SoirgJM ■T. Stra II .in- M Sir S. eir nil pri Carney 1 f h ilmo, is at tli- W the Black's itheoiiii. «■ f Plio nix, is at A. to tl and and Horswlll many p n men- spcrous iti N Co Kmi cxtcn and v, s and Year. Is thanks ishes one a bright 2lii-4 Nelson House European Plan W. A. WARD, Proprietor CAFE—Open day and night—BAR Merchants' Lunch 12 to 2 Phone 97 P. O. Box 597 NELSON—Thomas Haran, L. IC. Henry, W. A. Slock, Midwuy; P. Clarkson, Marcus; 13, |i\ Scott. Winnipeg; J. Sheridan, Calgary; A. T A'braips, George Wield, Renata. Grand Central Hotel OPPOSITE POSTOFFICE American and European Plans, H. H. PITTS, Proprietor. GRAND CICNTRAL— Mrs, .1. Tonkin and son, Granite; G. Moore, .1. M. Jackson, Rod Duvnn, Sandon; .1. Jackson, Silverton; l-i. Nixon, I 'en*> Siding; A. Peterson, iSimartoi! J. Tonltie, .1. M. Kyle, l<\ Martin, Ymlr; M. Nevillp and wife. A. Andersen, Republic; Mrs. Graham. Oscar Nyman, T. J. Bad, E. Bate, Ainsworth; John Conway, Trout Lake; W. D. Priest, Argentn; W. Linton, Gray's Creek; F. W. Brook, Kaslo; S. L. Snringcr. Taghum; Neil McKeehnie. Ainsworth; William Foote, Blackpool, B. C; C. Pranson, Spokane; .1. Dire, W. O'Brien, Phoenix. Kootenay Hotel Two Doors from Postoffice Vernon Street Rates $1.00 and $1.25 per day. Every convenience given to the traveling public. Electric piano and union bar In connection, where the beat of wines and liquors are kept. MRS. MALLETT, Proprietress. 1COOTRNAY — W. MlUon, Puss- mure;; John Ellck, S. Hermanson, City, T. Dupperom, Lynch Crock; W. S, Clark. Deer Park: R. Stave, ' Power, Cranbrook; Albert Patterson, Baintler Mine; S. I'keda, Crest Valley, Silver King Hotel Baker Street Under new management. Well furnished rooms, $1.00 a day nnd up. Best 25c meal ln Nelson. Best brands of liquors and cignre, served by union men. N. McLEOD, Proprietor. SILVER KING — W. C. Prantz Kochs; H. Garden, Grant Garden, IC M. Lowrie, A. Davis, .1. Wbiitlcr, ,1 R. Dryden, P. Sutton. The Canadian Bank of Commerce SIR EDMUND WALKER, C. V. O. LL.D., D.C.L., President. ALEXANDER LAIRD, Gen. Mgr. Capital $15,000,000 Rest $12,500,000 Place your Securities, Titles, Deeds, Mortgages, Insurance Policies. Wills and other values in one of our Safety Deposit Boxes, where they will be secure from ■ss by fire or otherwise. Rentals according to size of box. Nr.lson Branch, J. S. Munro, Mgr. Bank of Montreal ESTABLISHED 1817 Capital authorized .$25,000,000 Capital all paid up $16,000,000 Rest $16,000,000 HEAD OFFICE: MONTREAL Rt. Hon. Lord Strathcona snd Mount Royal, G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O., Honorary President. H. V. Meredith, Esq President Sir Frederick Williams-Taylor, General Manager. Bratnhes in British Columbia: Armstrong. Athalmer, Chilllwack. Cloverdale, Enderby, Greenwood, Hosmer, Kamloops, Kelowna, kler- ritt. Nelson, Now Denver, New Westminster, Nicola, Penticton, Port AlbernI, Port Haney, Prince Rupert. Princeton. Rossland, Sum* merland, Vancoti"er, Vancouver (Main street), Verimn. Victoria, West Suinmerlttnd, AlbernI. Nelscn Branch, L. B. DeVeber, Mgr. John Burns & Sons General Contractor) and Builders SASH AND DOOR FACTORY. NELSON PLANING MILLS. VERNON STREET, NELSON, B. C. Every Description of Building Material Kept In Stock. Estimates Given on Stone, Brick, Concrete and Frame Buildings. MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. BOX 134. PHONE 178 $150 Down and $20 Month BUYS a neat Five-Roomed Cottage with attic, on two level corner lots. All conveniences, bnth, sewer, electric light; half dozen fruit treos; good chicken house. A positive snap at 12,100.00. START THB NEW YEAR IN .YOUR OWN HOME ' McQuarrie & Robertson Suggestions For Your Christmas Shopping List For the Man of the House: Opera Slippers Pullman Slippers Moccasin Slippers Jaeger Bedroom Slippers Hockey Shoes For the Lady of the House: Evening Slippers in satins or leathers Travelling Slippers, Cosy Bedroom Slippers, Felt Julliette Slippers, Boudoir Slippers, Hockey Shoes For the Juvenile: Hockey Shoes; Leggings, Overshoes, Moccasin Slippers, Boy Scout Shoes MCPHERSON'S With skating boots bought at our store we attach skates free of charge GETfHEHITCH The ROYAL SHOE STORE I Leaders in Foot Fashions R. ANDREW & CO. Props. We Cordially Invite all to inspect our Fresh Killed Ranch TURKEYS FOR XMAS. trade- None Better Lucia Meat Co., Limited ONLY 2 DAYS MORE For Your Xmas Shopping LOOK AT SOME OFiOUR PRICES Brass Goods 25 per cent Discount | Off Full Line to Close Twinplex Stroppers JUST THE THING FOR A GENTLEMAN Price $4.00 Give him a Twinplex If he uses a Gillette Razor he needs a Twinplex Stropper Saves buying new blades. Keeps old blades In per* feet Hha fin ft condition. 600 shaves from 1 blade. Every Bli ayb better than from new bladeB. He will bless you evcrr tlmehualiBvei. Thermos Goods INCLUDING THE CHILDREN School Sat at $2.25 Sat Bottles $1.25 and up I n Children's .Wagons fl*ga ALL SIZES AND PRICES TWENTY PER CENT DISCOUNT TO CLOSE Safety Razors 25c to $5.00 per Set POCKET KNIVES 10c to $5.00 Each SCISSOR SETS $2.00 to $5.00 per Set Hockey Supplies We have the best line of Hockey Supplies ever shown in British Columbia, consisting of GLOVES PROTECTORS SKATES STICKS SHIN PADS ELASTIC SUPPORTS PUCKS TAPE HOCKEY PANTS — PRICES RIGHT Coffee Percolators "UNIVERSAL" All Kinds and Prices $3.50 to $8.50 Each Vacuum Cleaners JUST THE THING FOR THE HOUSE Price $10.00 Guaranteed to Give the Best of Satisfaction or Money Refundod NELSON HARDWARE CO. AfewSuggestions to Think About Read Them Over " SKIS, $1.50 to $9.00 Pair CUT GLASS CASED CUTLERY UMBRELLA STANDS FERN POTS CLOCKS CAKE STANDS CANDLESTICKS SILVERWARE ALUMINUM WARE OAK TRAYS BRASS COAL HOD8 TEA POT8 STOVES AND RANQE8 We Are Going to Give You 3 Days of Bargains Come in and select what you want and im if we cannot make you a price that will surprise you. We want to reduce our stock before stocktaking. TUESDAY DECEMBER 23 Cfc Salty $m&. &fo iE FIVE. Even the Hens Have Caught the Christmas Spirit They have been working overtime ln order to give yon cheap eggs for Christmas breakfast. j NEW LAID EGGS At the home of good groceries. Dozen ■ 55c THAMES VALLEY BUTTER For Christmas festivities. Tlie cream or New Zealand pack. Ui 45= Phone 56 For prompt answer.*-; ami quick service. XMAS SHOPPERS Our store will be open evory evening, Fruit for the festive Board APPLES We have made a special selection of high colored juicy apples— Spys, Wagoners. Winter Uulialins, Kings and Jonathans. 4 Hist 25c Fifty boxes specially selected Baldwins and Spys. marked lis. hut grade much higher. ' Box $1-50 GRAPES We havo a perfect lot, fancy stock—lied femperprs and Spanish Malagas. Lb .' 30c JAP ORANC.ES Fancy stock, wrapped, largo or small frtlit to suit youi- family. 75c and 90c. NAVEL ORANGES Fancy Sunkist; well colored fruit. 35? and 50c. BANANAS 40c ,25c GOLDEN HALLOWI DATES 2 ills 25c DROMEDARY DATES or AFtABIAN BLACK DATES 2 His 35c DESSERT RAISINS Owing lo tho quality we life ottering our slock is just about out. Order -early- to avoid disappolul- riieht. 1 lb. clusters '....25c 1 lb. fancy cartons 35c a'ill. extra fancy quality $1.00 8 Crown specially selecled, lb. 50c FIGS Our fancy tender Camel Brand. l,b 25c I " ' Christmas Confectionery Wo havo a special nssnrtmeni or pure fresh bolted candy. Lb. 25c Special at 15c CKCOOLATES Prom 35c to 75c Rownlree's Eon Boris, Marzipan Creams and Chocolates, Whipped Cream, Walnuts, Vanilla, Burnt Almonds, Almond and Raisin Creams, Box Chocolates. 25c, 50c, V5c ami $1.25. j Plum Puddings Fresli stock Old English Blum Piiddie.ss. WEBB'S, WAGSTAFF'S and CROSSE & BLACKWELL'S 1 Hi. 40c; 2 lb. 75c; 3 lb $1.00 Mincemeat Pure and wholesome. Made in spotlessly clean factories and kept by us under perfect sanitary conditions. Wagstaff's, ! lbs 35c Heinz, Ib 25c r SPANISH CHESTNUTS Ui 25c EXTRA FANCY WALNUTS U) 35c THE BELL TRADING CO. The Up-to-Datc Grocers , Baker Street Madden House E. C. CLARKE Cor. Baker and Ward Sta., Nelson. MADDEN—jr, Oliver, City; V. Hon- rey, Sandon; Miss M. Kanlds, Now Westminster, D. Murray. Frultvfc(a; .lames J:irv!n, Spokane* 11. McVicai*, Ainsworth; John MaeDnnnld, While- water; 11. O. Small, W'-Hth-y; J. Mc- Calieut**)*'.. AtiLititun, KWowna; W. T. Niool, Vancouver. When Taking a Vacation go to the Great Halcyon Hot Springs, where you can secure not only rest, but at tbe same time have-the b-snefit of the best medicinal waters on the continent, un- equaled for rheumatism and kindred ailments. The springs are easy of access to travellers and the hotel has been fitted up and U conducted with a view to the maximum of comfort and convenience for guests. Rates: $12 and $15 per week, or 12 per day and upward!. Halcyon Hot Springs Sanitarium WM. BOYD, Proprietor. Halcyon Arrow Lakes HOTEL ARRIVALS OF A DAY The Hume Table d'Hote and a la Carto IlI'MIi-ll. S. Ashby, Nakusp; Mrs. Clerald Ashby, Slocnn Junction; K. 10, ntt, New Denver; . .Ylghtinan, Mirror Uita*: Thomas ienney, Winnipeg, Tremont House Baker Street, Nelson RANSOME & CAMPBELL Proprietors European plan. fiOc up American plan, $1;2B and Jl.RO Meuib- 35c Special Rates per Month TREMONT—A, McDonald, Trail; H. Burke, lOin-nn; i'. Wade, G. Pnrd, Vmlr; A. Griffin, .1. !•'. Coffmah, T. Stevens, Salmo; Mrs. \V. 1*\ Stewart, and daughter, II. V. Lynch, G. Pciar- son, 11. Murray,. ,|. 0. -Martin, Rion-i S, Baiklev, Erie; .1. II. Slater, Cranbrook* II. FHtzpatrlclCi Vmlr; T. P. frnn(ir, D, Mckonilc, Rlohdel. ISiilomiltiiOKi; \V. T. Thohl,' G. Puriier, 11. lii'i-k, Midway; IC. II. Garner, City; George IR-athor, I). Deer- lnv„ Hosalarul. •4&4tor4fa4fc4& -tt> $•" 4Mb* * Gifts for Women LAMES' KID GLOVES—In silk lined, wool lined and fine dress kid. All the leading colors. Prices $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 to $3.75 LADIES' SILK STOCKINGS—Iu black, tan, sky, pink and practically all colors. Sizes «Vj lo 10. From, per pair $1.00 to $4.00 LADIES' EVENING DRESSES—In Mo, crepe de chene aiid satins. All colors. From $20.00 to $60.00 LADIES' AFTERNOON DRESSES—In silks and velvets. From $12.50 to $50.00 LADIES' FURS—In mink. fox. seal, persian liimli, blue wolf,' Hyilx, mole and it variety of cheaper Tars. Per sel rrom $20.00 to $365.00 LADIES' COATS—In tweeds, broadcloths, plnsb and Fersi- aiiua, suitable for service or style. Afternoon nr evening wen r. From $10.00 to $75.00 CHIFFON SCARVES—In a full range of colors. Prides from $2.00 to $10.00 LADIES' KNIT SCARVES—In Kiev, while, navy and sky. Prices from $1.25 to $3.00 WOMEN'S TAILORED BLOUSES—In silk and linen. All colors and sizes, Prices from $1.25 to $6.00 WOMEN'S FANCY BLOUSES—In silk, chiffon, laee ami crepe de chene. All sizes and colors. From $4.00 to $15.00 WOMEN'S LINGERIE BLOUSES—Advance styles for Spring (showing In this lot. Prices $4.5o to $10.00 WOMEN'S FANCY HANDKERCHIEFS—For embroidery work on sheer linen and emerald lawn. Irish hand embroidery. Prices from 15c to $1.00 LACE EDGED HANDKERCHIEFS—New Venetian luce, Irish guipure and earrlcknncross 35c to $15.00 WOMEN'S NECKWEAR—.New Medlel collars, real lace .ialmls ami Dutch collars and nil licit in new In neckwear from, i It 35c to $9-00 LADIES' UMBRELLAS—In Kill: and wool and all silk. Prices from $1.50 to $17.50 LADIES' DRESSING GOWNS—In plain and fancy elder- down uud Silk. All slues nnd a big range of colors. Prices from $5.00 to $15.00 LADIES' HAND BAGS—In fine leather, beaded bans, silver mesh bags. Alt tlie new shapes, some plain and somo Willi Interior fittings $1.25 to $15.00 FANCY PINS—For collars nnd walsls. enamelled or gold Plate. From 20c to 75c BOUDOIR CAPS—in fancy net, niiisllns, sntln and silk eret.es. From ..: $1.00 to $2.50 JEWEL CASES TOILET SETS MANICURE SETS Gifts for Boys and Girls BOYS' SUITS—To,.flt. hoys frnlll 2 le 1 nnd serges. From $3.50 to $15.00 icds GIRLS' DRESSES—In BOYS' .OVERCOATS—For buys weight coating. Froni .... BOYS' GLOVES—In wool or sizes. From BOYS' SWEATERS—In pull ie tu 13 years. From full range uf Ktylos and s 4 to ,i:i years In henvy $5.00 to $12.50 GIRLS' COATS—To fit girls f lined nr uiillned. All 35c to $1.25 children's emits as GIRLS' FURS—Sets lo nd fine Willie muslin, In a zes. From ..$2.50 to $13.50 ■em :t tn It years anil small •n,m $2.95 to $14.00 ■en ami girls In white Thibet. . .$5.00, $8.50, $10.00 to $20.00 Gifts for Men Nf'EN'S NECKWEAR—In plain and figured silks, silk nop- MEN'S FANCY BRACES—Put up ln fancy boxes, con- lln and knitted silks. In a full range of colors. Prices tabling braces ami garters. Prices frmn... 75c to $2.50 from 75c to $3.00 MEN'S ARMLETS—lu fini-y Christmas boxes in a lull MEN'S MUFFLERS—In knitted silk or plain silk poplin. range of colors 4°c In all colors. Prices from $1.50 to $4.00 MEN'S JAEGER DRESSING GOWNS—In a lull range of MEN'S GLOVES—In silk lined suede or cape, sizes 7Ve colors. Sizes III! In 45 cheat niensnr nt. Prices to "%; Prices $2.00 and $2.50 fl i $13-™ '° *18-01> MEN'S SOCKS—In cashmere or silk, colored ,m- Muck. MEN'S LOUNGE JACKETS—Jaeger main Per pair 39c to $1.50 ami sizes. From II. D. Lea, of Slocan City, la at the Hume. .$9.00 to $12.75 Toys and Dolls Mo(.*hnnh*a.1 Toys, Railway Train at, each Stuffed Animals ol all kiniln racter Dolls, Expression Dolls. Br and Dressed Dolls al Engines, Games, etc., . ,.25c, 35c, 50c to $2.50 35c to $2.50 Books from 5<- to 25c Dolls, Khl Dolls ....25c to $20.00 MEAGHER & CO. I-AOE "IK. Cftt BaKjrV^rtofli. DECEMBER 23 A Personally Conducted California Excursion Prom Revelstoke to Log Angeles. Leave Jan. 4, 1914. Arrives Los Angeles January 11th, 1014. Round Trip $118-60 from Revelstoke, B; C. Final Limit April 30th, 1014. A Special Train de Luxe 0-W.R.&N. and Southern Pacific Your ticket includes fare both ways and every expense on the going trip — separate berth, meals, side trips, entertainments. An electric lighted train of modern elegantly-equipped Pullman sleepers, dining cars, buffet and observation ear; A trip of unrivalled scenic beauty, through -J Oregon and California, along the "Line of the Shasta Limited" to San Francisco, San Jose; Del Monte, Paso Robles, Santa Barbara, Lob Angeles, with side trips via "The Orange Belt Line" to RedlandB and Riverside. Stopovers allowed at your pleasure on return tHp. Let us give you moro information about this excursion. D.E. Brown, Hope & Macaulay, Ltd. Passenger Agents, O.-W. R. & N. 585*7-9 GRANVILLE STREET Phone Sey. 1887, Vancouver, B.C. or to J. V. MURPHY, D.P.A,, C.P.R., Nelson, B. C. James S. McGregor will leave on Sunday momriiigr*nvx.t--tin" the "Snow moat for tlie old country where tie will rislt for the next four months. Go t0 A. S. Horswlll &. Co. for In Kermi'tional -stock and poultry food: Tvorm powders, compound -ibsor'.an: oup remedy, louse iti Her, conditio: liowders. Tho best on th0 continent 215-4 | The Right Place to Buy Your lea and Coffee I Is where you Know the stock Is I fresh, the value good and the price | right. Our Tea and Coffee pleaseB oth- I ers. We feel sure it will please I y u. Ask for the free coupons. A 1 trial order will receive our prompt I attention. We carry the largest I and most select stock of fresh con- I fectionery in the city. Call and I se& our candy novelties and fancy I boxes. We take a pleasure in show- I ing our stock. | The Palace Confectionery C. H. BEAN. Ewing & Holliday |BuiIders and Contractors ESTIMATES GIVEN on all classes of work. Jobbing Work Carefully Attended To. Get Our Prices Before Building, I PHONE 61. P.O. BOX 957. WANT RAILWAY LINE COMPLETED Okanagan Anxious for Building of Line from Proctor to Kootenay Landing (Special to The Daily Ne-ya.1 PKNTICTON, B.C., Dec. 22.—At t'he annual meeting of the Associated Hoards of .Trade for lho Oknna-gan valley a resolution was passed unanimously endorsing efforts made by the Penticton board"of trade in trying to -.jet the Canadian Pacific railway to commence early construclion of the link between Prootor and Kootenay Landing. This matter was taken up last year, but as a result of tbe season's operations in the soft fruit business it is felt to lie more urgent now than ever. A large quantity of the peaches shipped from this district did not 'hold up well in transit, and it Is Id that the lake haul on a, hot steamer and the transhipping at Okanagan Landing and Sicamous, with the consequent rough handling, have had a great deal to do with it. Mi*. W. It. Meg&w, of Vernon, head of W. R. Megaw departmental stores, stated that any -one who had seen the way fruit was 'handled at Okanagan Landing during (lie past season could easily (understand how necessary' i-' waa that the link between Proctor and Kootenay Landing should be built, so that tlie peach growers c-f Hie southern end of the Okanagan could ship their fruit direct |.o [the prairies by express without any transferring, It is probable that the matter will be brought up at tbe annual convention of the Hritish Columbia Fruit Growers' association In Victoria next month. Although It wns at first opposed by he delegates of the Vernon board Of trade, their opposition was subsequently withdrawn, and tbo resolution of tho Penticton board of trade asking for a royal commission to investigate the alleged combine among fruit dealers and) marketing icondi- lilpns in the prairie provinces was endorsed by the Associated Boards of Trade at their annual meeting in Armstrong a few days ago. It is proposed to also lake the matter up at tbe annual meeting of the British Fruit Growers' association at Victoria next month. The Penticton delegates mentioned that their board had received overtures from prominent points in Saskatchewan, asking that they do what they could to secure the appointment of the proposed royal commission. The Kettle Valley Railway company have decided to start a demonstration farm on thc west fork of lhe Kettle river, a short distance north of Carmi. The land has been (purchased from the Canadian Pacific railway and it Is understood tbat they propose to conduct a general stock farm. They have a poultry and dairy demonstration farm here, and from it their tourist hotel here is supplied with vegetable^ eggs and milk. House Heating I Think of It now and yon oan have I It next winter. Bee the B. C. Plumbing & Heating Co. tor price*. OPERA HOUSE BLOCK |F.O. Box 489 Phone W CONCERT IN AID OF VANCOUVER ISLAND STRIKERS (Speeial to Th,-. Doll* News.) AINSWORTH, B.C., Pec. 22.—In the Miners' Union hall Ul Ainsworth on Wednesday last tbe hoys of Blue Bell mine gave a grand concert and dance on behalf |.»f this British Columbia 1'ederationlst Christmas box fund for the wives and children of the strikers on Vancouver Island and netted tlie splendid sum of $230. Tbe (hall was packed to its utmost capacity and punctually at 7:110 p.m. a start was made upon a program of unusual length, consisting entirely of local latent from Blue Bell, The Highland, Number One and other surrounding properties, artist fallowing artist, witb such rapidiiy lhat encores could scarcely be permitted, Among such a variety of talent, where everyone contributed of their best, itpecKil mention must bo made of tho two children, Miss Deariu (aged six years) and Miss .lanie Lingard, the former for ber pretty singing of "My Darling Baby" and tlie latter for her excellent dialogue. The superintendent of the Blue Bell nne, Charles Sherwin, (rendered two xc-ellent comic songs, which brought forth roars of applause, whilst the playing of the bagpipes by Angus .McLeod and the dancing ot John Morrison and .Tatmes Murray and their brother Scotchmen in the Highland fling and Scottish schottische was something to be remembered. Among the Instrumentalists the cornet playing of Bate & Leo stand out as an especial feature and among tlie vocalists the excellent singing of Joseph White. After tho concert (the chairman, "Buck" Taylor of Rlondel, thanked the artistes for their services and particularly Norman McLeod, of tbe Silver King hotel, Nelson, for the use of the bagpipes, and the proprietors -rt the Tremont hotel, Nelson, for their special donation of $10. The numerous company then cleared the ball of chairs and thoroughly enjoyed dancing. Capt. 1<\ Cogle, of tug Ondot, made frequent trips to and from Rlondel and Alnsworth until a very early hour in the morning. Charles Stevens, formerly a resident and business man in this city, aivlved on Saturday afternoon from Ibe prairie on a short'vacation. " Qarrett and wife of Wntrous, Sask., arrived in the city on Sunday afternoon to upend the Christmas holidays with their son, R. S. Garrett Mr. Garrett is one of the oldest newspaper men In the country. For 34 consecutive years he was editor and proprietor of the "Witness," published Pn Bradford, Ont. Three -years ago he came west to the prairie diu.'ns which Unit- he bas been editor and ijubllshor of the Watrous Signal. E. ,1. Orr was in town this weak Ir the Interests of lhe Mainland Fire underwriters' association. Nomination day in municipal politics will lho hold at the City ball on January 12, with t lection*-, if any, tin following Thursday, Indentions poin lo the election of a mayor by acclama lion. Several petitions have been Ir. circulation and have been signed b* practically all or tnV, -Business men urging Simon Tayldr to accept (rm mayor's cbiilr. Mr. Tayio,. lias been a rosldeni uf lids i*iiyfor many ycari and has large milling interests ln the* district. He-also served a term at councillor. Efforts have been made t< hav-. the dlffertnt interests agree on six aldermen ti be elected hy acclamation. .lames Finlay, of the Maple Leal collieries, spent a few days In lown this week. Jones & Doris havfl erected a workshop fo,- their °wn use un Cranbrook ?treet. The municipal voters' list which is low in the hands of the printers has been increased over last year by 150 na mes. Mrs. K A. Hill is onjoylmr a visit from her mother an,] sister. W. J. Osborne of Yahk was a town visitor this week. Mr. and Mrs, W. K. Worden and children lefl on Friday nfternoon dis i three months' vacation In California. Misses Jessie Kennedy and Sybl Whit,- have returned from Vancouver where they have completed lheir normal course, Ml«s Kennedy will teach at Klm-berlcy after tlie Cbris.mas holidays. George Hnwbrnak; operator at the Canadian Pacific railway commercial telegraph office, left Sunday nfternoon for Calgary fur a weeks' vacation. W. M. Krler relumed Wednesday from a, week spent around I'Yrnle, Coleman an(] Blalrtnor'e In the interests of tbo Loyal Order of Moose, ■ The annual meeting of Cranbrook Loyal Orang,. Lodge, No. 1871. was held in the ball on Thu*sday evening with a good-lv number of numbers in attendance. The main business was the reports of officers on the work of the previous year, and the election and installation of officers for 1014. The newly elected officers are as follows: Worshipful master—R. s. Garrelt Deputy master—Mai-old Brown. Chaplain—,1. K Smith. Recording secretary—W. Dunstan, Financial secretary— R, a. Fraser, Treasurer——Chas. McCowan, Director of ceremonies —B. Mnck- eretb. Lecturer—O. Morrlsou. Committeemen and sick committee —tt. Campbell, Ed, McMabon, J. Houston, M. McRachern, S. L. Williams. lm-ido tyler—- J. W. P. Johnston. Outside lyler—L. E. W. Cox, Auditors and finance committee—S. L. Williams, .1. F. Smith, It. Campbell. Trustees—H, lirown, m. M-Eadiern, E, McMabon. The Officers were duly installed bv Past Master Fred W. Swain, after ■shnients wer<. served ajid Klilr n. Jses glv Mrs. Andc Waters & Pascoe POR Storm Windows and Doors I KOOTENAY LAKE 8A8H & J DOOR FACTORY ■front STREET, NELSON, B.C. IPhon. 164. PO. Box 835. Kitchener spent Thursday and Friday in Cranbrnok Tbe annual ball of thc Overseas Clllh way held Friday night last tun- wax in every way a success. Mr.-.. Smoke, of siatervUe, lies ill in bed, and for days her life has beer lespai.ed or. Thursdny afternoon shr went out Into the yard," to stop i couide »r dogs from fighting, and he- heart cave way and she collapsed. -Medical al ten tion was immediately summoned and nit firsl It was thought she coul,] not live through the nislu, The elaborate preparations tor Lhe thirteenth annual ball of the Brotherhood o( Jiaih-oji,] Trainmen and the Ladles' Auxiliary t„ the B. of tt. T. continue. With 500 pounds of turkey for the supper, elaborate decorations, and electrical displays of rod white and green. tnP colors of tlu order, everything points to tlie biggest and best ball over held In tin Tho motto at the Manual Training- school which bungs very -prominent from the wall is "Second to None," and a walk through the building with Principal Webb shows clearly that the motto is lived up to. Open classe: were hold a few days ago foi; the lien efit of the parents, that they mi^ht see what Is being accomplished. T'rom inen* amon-j the wall decorations are main* small Union Jacks. The xtnru of the various grades l-i most Interesting. Tbe junior second grude get paper models, and make up panei chairs, pyram'ds, houses, etc. The senior second clasp takes un preliminary woodwork, The third reader takes Uio first year course In woodwork, and make models without joint- such as rulers. The fourth, reader has the second year (,ourse and thev make paper knives, match boxes, trays and many other useful articles, The entrance class and high school scholars have some splendid work to their credit, such as piano stools, book cases, music cabinets, baby stools, etc. Every scholar has a drawing on the wall. Two lath6|, have been insUille'i which will handle material ■ \2 x 3P inches. The electric molor will shortly be installed and the lathes-, will Ik BOXING BOUT CHRISTMAS ATTRACTION AT CRANBROOK (Special to ThH Dallv News.* CRANBROOK, B.C., Dec. 22.—Bob Nafe, ,C'j'an brook's boxing promoter, has everything dn readiness for the Hi-round boxing contest to be held here on Christmas afternoon. This bout, will undoubtedly be one of t'he best ever pulled off in this city. Joe Uvanni, of Great Falls, Monti, will defend his Canadian and Italian middleweight chnmplonshlp title against Dick Marshall of Blairmore, Alta. Both men have fought here before and have been well received. The bout will commence at 3:30 after the arrival of the passenger trains from the east and west. As both men enjoy splendid reputations as boxers, and on account of the holiday season i conseq nen t red need fares, a la rge inumber of fans lare expijcted from various points along tiie Crow. ■ Two good preliminaries will precede the main event, CRANBROOK NEWS BUDGET (Special to The Daily News.) CRANBROOK, B. C, Dec. 22. in operation for the opening of the new term, X. A. Wallinger has been appointed government agent al this P****-'e Sl,c" cceding A. O. Nelson, who lias retired. J. Taylor and Wife, of Yahk, spent thp week-end hi the city. Knox church Sunday school will hold >' Chrlstmas tree on Tuesday evening. Chas. F. Nidd. of Calgary, is the new organist at the Methodist church here, A special meeting of Ihe Cranbrook Agricultural association is called for Dec. 2»th at 8 p. m. when the new constitution and bylaws will be tuK- TRAIL SCHOOL REPORT (Snecial to The Dallv N'ews.1 TRAIL, in.' C, Dec. 22.—Following is tho school report for the month closing on Friday, December 10, the shield for regularity this month going io Miss Thorn's room: Div. I. Miss Thom. principal—Perfect attendance: Agues A listed, Mike llohle, Fred Brown, Helen Campbell, Jenny Hesketh, Olga Larson, Signii Larson, Jean Marshall, (lassie New- otn and Jack Schofield. Percentage, 9tj.44. Proficiency, entrance class: Signa Laraon, Lily Hardinglon and Jack Schofield. Div. II. MIbs R. Milllgan, teacher- Perfect attendance: Fred Bartle, Harold Brown, Fanny Butorac, Ernest Clay, Charles Duncan, David Forrest, Ituth Hesketh, Walter Howard, Frank Kavic, Fred Laurlente, Jessie Mc- Cann, Fraser McKay, Cleorgo Marus* hack, Doris Maskell, Susie Rossman, Arthur Thomson, John Thomson, Willie Thomson, Elsie Twells and Fred Gurnsey. Percentage, 80.07. Proficiency, Junior IV. class: Vidu McCaim, John Hintz aud Lillian Carr Senior IV. class: Elsie Twells, Frank Kavic and Ernest Clay. Dl v. III. M iss A. M. Cameron, teacher—Perfect attendance: Florence Regoin, Olga Butorac, Wray Donaldson, Sally Byers, Fits", Hintz Florence JeCfery, Margaret McKlnnon. Matthew Marshall, Lillian McOready, Maybelle .Newton, Marion Skill, Hay Williamson, Ella Thompson and Zerrli Gavilik. Percentage, 80.80. Proficiency: Ella Thompson, Eileen Milllgan and Margaret McKlnnon. Div, IV. Miss'H. de Gagne, teacher —Perfect attendance: Vivian Bartle, May Cameron, Roy Cameron, Charles Ceremelle, Ernest Dibble, Bridget Ferric. Harry Hardiugton, Alice Hesketh, Esther Larson, Grace Miller, Rosa Rossman, Brian Thompson, Mildred Barness Fred Butler, Draga Bu- tora". Harold Beglln, Shop Ceremelle, Margaret Davidson, Nellie Day, Ba* than Dobey, Alma Griggs, Jack McKlnnon, lsabeile McKay and Malcolm Wilmes. Percentage, 0.3.48. Proficiency, class A: Mary Borkes, Charles Ceremelle and Harry Harding- ton. Class B Mildred Barnes, Neville Skill and Malcolm Wilmes. Div. V. Mrs. E. Brown, teacher- Perfect attendance: Lottie Bartle, Joe Beiieu, James Borkes, Pasauale Concezzio, Edith Dlgby, Lloyd Donaldson, Gertie Eyers, Jennie Floyd, Jim Forrest, Sidney Hall, Lillian Hendry, Arthur Howard,-Amerigo Laurlente, Nelly McHardy, John Miller, Ben Morley, Lily Morley, Harrv Murdock. Pearl Murdock, Tommy Nollies, Vur- cezzo Orlando, Mary Radovich, Itodo Radovich, Dorothea Young, Helen Szabo, Louise RbaBman, Mary Shaw Connie Sibbald, Arthur Slmonson, Geno Tagnath, Bernard Wadsworth Lottie Wilson, Earl Young, Archie Skinner. Percentage, 94.04. Proficiency: Grant McDermid. Mary Murdock, Earl Young, Lottie Bartle Louise RosBinan and Lillian Hendry Div. VI.* Miss J, R. Nicholson. teacher-1-Perfect attendance: Gene vieve Laurlente, Mary Marshall, An nie Marsinck, Charlie Morley, Leonard Murdock, Marjorie McCanu. Schermau .Newton, Leonard Nollle. Germain Ppiidrier, Sofie Hada'vlch. Elsio Serafino, John Shaw, Doris Shields, Willie Somerville, Thurlow Taylor George Baralch, Mahle Beiieu, Stephen Butorac, Glgi Concezzlo Dick Ceccantl, Tonv Cinfitelli, Eugene Chaon, Ida Mny Dibble, Patrick Del- garno, Walter Duncan, Eva Duncan, Helen Ferric, Alice Forrie, Bessie Forest, Jack Forrest, Jessie Graham. Phyllis Grigg, Joey Haywood, Clayton Holgate, Dorothy Tyson, Joe Wolf, Dorothea Young, John Miller. Lina Szabo, Louis Szabo, Guido Martlnelll, John Gianchiglia, Jenny Glanchiglia, Pasquallna Gianchiglia. Percentage, 05.30. Proficiency, class A: Walter Duncan, Mike Popoff aud Eva Duncan. Class B: Dorothy Tyson, Ellen Ferric and Mary Marshall. Class C: Doris Shields, Jack Barnes and Minnie Mas kell, WAS A CONFIRMED DYSPEPTIC Niw Finds It a Pleasure lo Enjoy Meals Here is a case which seemed as bad and as hopeless as yours can possibly bc. Thlsistheexperienceof Mr. H. J. Brown, 384 Bathurst St., Toronto, in his own words: "Gentlemen—I have much pleasure in mentioning to you the benefits received from your Na-Dru-Co Dyspepsia Tablets and can cheerfully recommend them. 1 simply had confirmed dyspepsia with all its wretched symptoms, antl tried about ■11 the advertised cures with no success, You have in Na-Dru-Co Dyspepsia Tablets the best curative agent 1 could find. It is now such a pleasure to enjoy meals with their consequent nourishment that I want to mention this for the benefit of others." The fact that a lot of prescriptions or so-called "cures" have failed to help you is no sign that you have got to go on suffering. Try Na-Dru-Co Dyspcrsia Tablets and see how quickly this sterling remedy will give you relief and start youi stomach working properly. Hit doesn't help you, you get your money back. <;oc a box at your druggist's. Compounded by tbe National Drug and Chemical Co. of. Canada, Limited, Montreal. u 1 ARE SELLING FAST Did You Get Yours Yet? PLAYER ROLLS MAKE A NICE GIFT VICTOR OPEN EVERY EVENING 17 WESTERN BRANCH STORES RECORDS MAKE A. NICE GIFT 407 BAKER STREET NELSON, B.C. Just Arrived from New Brunswick With a Car of General Merchandise Now Opening a Stock of Holiday Goods. Shipment was delayed. Prices are cut for quick selling. It will pay you to call. H. D. CHISHOLM 315 Baker Street Nelson, B.C. THE RUSH CONTINUES Our Christmas Gifts and our prices are Unequalled, making our store very popular as a shopping place. Whether you want Drugs, Fancy Goods, Toilet Articles, Perfumes, Toys, Books or Dolls, It will pay you to come here for them, OUR ALREAbY LOW PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO A TWENTY PER CENT. DISCOUNT Lot 11s show you just how nice a New 1-Mlson 1'bonograph would he In your home, with thc -new unbreakable records. CHOCOLATES We are Solo Agents for Nellson's and Willard's Chocolates. You make no mistake when you buy these, because We guarantee them always fresh nnd right. Beautifully boxofl for Christmas Glfls. NOTICE.—From now on Piano Contestants will please record votes daily. The City Drug & Stationery Co. Baker Street - Nelson Cut Glass BRILLIANT, BRAUTIFUI. AND USEFUL » WK CARRY THE BEST LINE AT MOST REASONABLE PRICES B011 Tons from $*.50 up [lorry Bowls, with half dozen Borry Dishes to match '10.00 Water Pitcher, with half dor.cn Glumes to match 110.00 ' Sugar and Creams, from $4.50 up Beautiful Cut Glass Lamps from '20.00 up Salt Dishes from '. 'LOO up Pepper Shaken* '.from, per Ipair $1-00 up Knife Rests, from, per pair "1.50 up Vases from s, '1-00 up We aro sure you can make a good selection liy lookinc; over our stock. Mail orders promptly attended to. Wc prepay express charges on all mail orders. FINE WATCH REPAIRING A SPECIALTY J.J.WALKER Jeweler and Optician PHONE 333 PHONE R411 STORE OPEN EVErfY EVENING Don't forget your coupons with every dollars' worth of goods you buy. Call and wo will explain the contest to you. «^S)<^^-'^«)»-*''*-i5f'S!--'.i>. mi&*aimmimmim,*uL mur.f *** THE VARIETY STORE Headquarters for Toyland, Dolls, Toys, Etc. OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. NEAT PRE8ENT8. LADIES' HAND BAGS, CUSHION TOPS, FANCV GLASS AND CHINAWARE, ETC. Vou want your dollar to go a long way. Come early and have choice. Mail Orders Receive Our Prompt Attention. THE VARIETY STORE NELSON'S HEADQUARTERS, NOVELTIES OF ALL KINDS. The Nelson Wine & Spirit Company Bell's Perth Whisky Hines' "Special" 15Jdear Brandy FULL LINE OF WINES AND LIQUORS FOR CHRISTMAS REQUIREMENTS BAKER STREET WEST P. O. DRAWER 1099 Daily News Want Ads Bring Results The pulling power of Daily News .Want Ads is well Illustrated by the following letter from Mr. Harry Anderson, manager of Birch- brook Orchards, Birchbank, B.C., who has been a regular user of them eor 'some years: "I would like to express my appreciation of the efficiency of the service rendered by your advertising colums. I get in<|uirles every day from all over tho Kootenay in regard to my ad in your paper. Have made over 20 solos of Berkshire pigs In the hint three weeks, all iu response to your ad. "Yours respectfully, "HARRY ANDERSON. "BirchlKink, B.C., Dec. IB, 1813." What tho Want Columns of The Daily News have done for Mr. Anderson they will do 'for you if you give them the opportunity. - M TUESDAY DECEMBER 23 Ott SHU? jfiHM, /a-W PAGE SEVt*. THROAT Troubles = ARE= erine u ■ PUBLIC OWNERSHIP OF TELEPHONES Dangerous .aniufe tte swollen glands hnd inflamed membranes pften affect other tissues and impair their healthy action. | Scott'a EmuUion stands alone pa nature's corrector of throat [['roubles; its cod liver oil is jj-pwdHy converted into germ- jjtslstlnff tissue—the glycerine to | Curative and healing, while fine combined emulsion up- jjjuilds the forces to avert lithe weakening influence j which always follow A-—-A fthrat troubles. rr»*W« i SCOTT'S EMULSION U beet for three important r*a*on* — it relieve* tho \lroubte; it prevent* a relapiet it ie not charged with alcohol or etupefying drug*. Shun aubatltut-M and [ 13.1o7in•■*■:on*Scott'1,• \8TOR'8 LIFE 13 SAVED BY BIBLE (By Dally News Leased Wire.) vlLAIRSDALE, Pa., Dec. 22.—What believed to have been a deliberate !empt to assassinate Rev. Dr. E. N. IjQlure, pastor of Biairsdale Presby- ■ian church and president of the In- iina County Anti-Saloon league, floored last night, wben a bullet pcne- ted a Bible which he carried under m arm and made a slight abrasion on M left side. The authorities are 'arching for two men, one of whom |«ed the two shots at the clergyman, jd who dropped hip hat in escaping, McClure had a sick call and was burning to his home. He visited his lurch to secure bis Bible. As he pched Church street he saw two [ ^n sonv distance away standing at ^telephone pole. As Dr. McClure ap- Boaohed them a whistle sounded and |e of them raised a revolver and ed. The ibuleti went wild. Mr. iClure picked up a stone and hurled at tbe men and at the same time n toward them. As the assailants treated, the one with the revolver ipped and fell. Before Dr. McClure liuld reach him the man had regained s feet and fired a second time, this illet tearing through the minister's ible and clothing. The men fled rap- ily and Dr, McClure continued to his me and notified the police. flBBRLIN, Ont, Dec. 22.—A fire' ■ oke out at the Briethaupt tannery is morning, resulting in a loss esti* Iated at $80,000. The blaze broke t in tlie bark mill and spread to e boiler room and offices. The fire- en were able to save the finished ■oducts warehouse, only about a did of the plant being destroyed. Would Cost United States Only Nine Hundred Millions—Easy as Panama Canal. The Best Cough Syrup is Easily Made at Home Costs Little nnd Acts Quickly. (Money llefunded IX It Falls* This recipe makes 16 ounces of cough lyrup, and saves you about (2.00 as compared with ordinary cough remedies. Ii itops obstinate coughs—even whooping tough—In a hurry, and Is splendid tor ■sore lungs, asthma, croup, hoarseness find other throat troubles. ',' Mix two cups of granulated sugar with 3-ne cup of warm water, and stir for two minutes. Put V& ounces of Plnex {fifty jjients' worth) ln a 16-ounce bottle, and uid the Sugar Syrup. Take a teaspoon ul every one, two or three nastes good. This takes right hold of a cough and ■Ives almost instant relief. It stimulates the appetite, and Is slightly laxa- ive—both excellent features. Pinex, as perhaps you know, lost valuable concentrated compound of forway white pine extract, rich In unlace! and tho other natural healing line elements. , No other preparation will do the work .if Pinex In this recipe, although strained E money can be used instead of the sugar 1 [fiyrup, It desired. I \i Thousands of housewives in tbe United ((•States and Canada now use this Plnex K'lpnd Sugar Syrup recipe. This plan has jjften been imitated, but the old success- Jul formula has never been equaled. It! Vow cost and quick results have made it mmensely popular. A guaranty of absolute satisfaction, or jmoney promptly refunded, goes with this •eclpe, Your druggist has Plnex, or will tet It for you. If not, send to The "■inex Co.. Toronto. Ont. Do You Want a I -New Fall Suit? ■ wi QUALITY, SERVICE AND PRICE ■'new 8tyle8 in fall and winter patterns Ia call on us will convince YOU. W. Craven &. Son Tallori. Next P.O., Nelson, B. C. Christmas Cards (By Daily News Leased Wire.) WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.—Govern, ment ownership of the nation's telephone lines would cost less than {900,- 000,000 and would present no greater difficulties than financing the Panama ca.-al, Representative Willis of Maryland told tbe house today ln an exhaustive analysis of his proposal to have those lines operated by the post- office department. Representative Lewis, who took leading part in the establishment of the parcels post, and who has made a study with postoffice officials of government ownership of the electrical lines of communication, does not propose to have the government take over the telephone companies. His plan Is to have the government first own the telephone network of the country .operate some of the telephone lines as telegraphs, as Is now possible, under modern mechanical conditions, and have the government system compete with the private telegraph companies at the outset In the eame proportion as the parcels post now competes with the express companies. "The provision of the laws of public and private financiering," said Mr. Lewis, "by which governments have been disinherited of their normal functions, has led to such corruption and demoralization that citieB like New York, with its street railways; Philadelphia with its gas works, and San Francisco with its telephones, have shamed the scions o£ Roman corruption in their most dishonorable days. Investigation discloses that our telegraphic rates are the highest among 20 countries. The result uf theBe abnormal rates is that we rank but ninth with telegraph users. Against these conditions, it appears that our postal rates average lower than other countries, and the system of letters Is the highest in the world. "The telegraph companies seem to be lacking in institutional economy or efficiency. The operation of sending a telegram ls loaded down with 74 incidental services and processes, not less than 50 of which would be repaid by affixing the postage stamp. "To take over the telegraph lines alone and operate them merely as telegraph lhfes might result in postal bankruptcy. "But our toll and long distance telephone rates compare with those of other countries even lesB favorably. It Is not unfair, or inaccurate, to say that .the American interurban telephone rates are the scandal of public service rates the world over. The American telephone monopoly takes the thirteenth place among 17 coun- tiles with regard to the lowness of these rates. "The local rates of the Bell Tele phone monopoly are just twice the average charge in other countries," continued Mr. Lewis. "While our postal rates give us the first rank in lowness of charges, this company ranks but fourteenth, among 16 countries with its local charges, and we are one of the countries where the charge exceeds the local postage rates, other countries giving a much lower per telephone call than their! letter rates. "The subscribers' rates in American cities with-continental cities are about three times as high. For example, Now York, where 5,400 calls, about 15 a day, under a measured service tariff, cost more than the four unlimited yearly rates of London, Paris, Berlin and Stockholm together, "For a like service, Baltimore pays more than the rates for London and Paris combined, and Washington pays as much as the cities of Amsterdam, Rotterdam, xVuckland, Toklo and Cop enhagen combined. In postal telephone countries the local toll tariffs tend to run about one-half the charge for a letter, while here it runs with the street car fare, and sometimes exceeds It. "While competition does not supply a remedy because It divides the service and necessitates the payment for two telephones, let it throws an interesting Bide-light on the tendency of a private-monopoly to jack up tlie rates. Thus of GO of the great American cities, 24 averaging 342,386 in population pay an averago annual telephone rate of $53 under competition, while the other 36 cities average but 338,629 in population, without competition, pay an average of $81. Since competition can only augment the total cost of operation, it is apparent monopoly and high rates go hand In baud. "It will be unnecessary to take over tlie telegraph lines here (capitalized at $40,000,000), as both kinds of communication can be handled on the telephone wires, which exceed the tele- graph wires In mileage and geographical distribution. "The cost of acquiring the telephone network Is indicated as something less than $900,000,000, for which it is proposed to issue 3 per cent bonds, payable In 50 years. It is calculated that the postal system, by superimposing the telegraph service on the telephone lines at half the present telegraph rates may net some $50,000,000 annually from that traffic alone, which with the present profits of the telephones, and after the deduction of the interest on the bonds and depreciation, would supply the department a large surplus for extensions, and so forth. six miles at about 100 miles an hour. The loaded flat cars bore a weight of about 100 tons and passed through Kitchener station with a roar. No. 84, eastbound Soo freight, was expected at Kitchener and a head-on collision seemed certain. Cranbrook was immediately notified and the wrecking crew and doctors were hurriedly called to the scene, but jUBt before leaving word arrived that No. 84 had arrived safely at Kitchener without seeing anything of tbe runaway cars. As the runaway cars were within a quarter of a mile of the freight train they jumped the track while rounding a curve and burled themselves down a 100-foot bank. Travelling at such a speed they made a clean jump over the embankment without injuring the track, thus allowing No. 84 to pass safely by. The wrecking crew and doctors dispersed. With the curves at this point the crew of the freight train would scarcely have had a second's warning. No. 11 Soo-Spokane flyer, southbound, was derailed by a broken tire on the engine 10 miles out of East- port tonight on the Spokane-Interna- ■itonal and held up the eastbound flyer anH other traffic over three hours. PARIS, Dec. 22—A meat famine is threatened In Paris during the Christmas season. The slaughterers' union has called a strike on the refusal of the employers to reduce the 14-hour day to 10 hours. ROS3LAND NEWS (Special to The Daily News.) ROSSLAND, B.C., Dec. 22.—The fire brig-ado .was called to ji fire at Chinese laundry, owned hy King Kee, about 9:45 this morning. The fire Started from on over-heated stove in the drying room and the whole upper story was badly burned, the damage being about $150. Thc laundry dam aged came to about $100, making $250 loss altogether. It took 1,000 ft. of hose (to reach the laundry, as the hydrant nearest the place was in too dangerous a spot to risk the hose be ing attached to it. , Miss Joyce Stewairt left.on. Saturday to 6J"ond tho Christmas holidays In j Trail;-'. ' | Mr. Hlckling will o-rrive in town on1 Tuesday from Princeton and spend Christmas with friends before leaving for his home in the old country. The Christmas cake raffled by the ti, O. T. M. wa sdisposed of on Saturday evening, 'the winning number being held by Baby Ton-ich at the Centre Star hotel. A hearty vote of thnnks was sent to Thomas Embleton, manager of the co-operative store, Hunt & Paitterson, and A. M. Betits for kindness in connection with lhe raffle. A large sum was realized. The name cif Mrs. M. Cocking was Inadvertently omitted from the list of officers elected by the Royal Neighbors of America- Miss Georgina Martin left on Saturday for Spokane to spend the Christmas holidays with her sister, Mrs. Seal. Hal Bowers, who has been attending school In Spokane for some time past, returned on Sunday to spend the Christmas vacation w,ith;,,J)ls pdStet^B Mr. ted Mrs. I^-now^s." %h1 g* w i \ G." '"Johnstone ' of* Nelson spSnfj trie week-end In town as the guest of Mrs, C. E. Dempster. Clifford Varcoe, brother of Herbert Varcoe, came In on Sunday night and left this morning on the Canadian Paciific railway for Grand Forks. Mrs. K. Racey, who has been In Rossland for the past four months visiting her sister, Miss Joyce Stewart, Bearing the imprint of your name and a personal message or timely verse represent more thought and originality than ordinary stock cards. Wo have a line of very pleasing designs and our artistic printing will be In keeping with the rest of the work. See Our Samples Early. The Daily News Job Department left on Saturday for her home in Vancouver. Miss Robinson, who has been the guest of Rev. and Mrs. J. J. Nixon for tbe past week, left for her home in Phoenix this morning. H. E. Wade of Trail spent Monday \ afternoon In town. Special' Christmas services were held In the St. Andrew's Presbyterian church on Sunday. In the morning tho children sang "Mcirrlly Ring the Bells," and the adult choir sang "And There Were Shepherds Abiding in tbc Fields." A special Christmas address was given to the children hy the pastor. Rev. S. H. Sarklssian. At 7:30 p.m. the pastor preached an excellent Christmas sermon. The choir sang two anthems, "Praise Ye the Father" and "Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing." A t-enor nolo was also rendered by L. M. Roberts "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere." At the services in the Methodist church on Sunday there was special Christmas music by the choir. Dur ing the morning service the carol "This Is a Merry Christmas Day" was rendered by the choir; Miss Mary Bulmer and Miss Gladys Bronson sang the duet, "Brightest and Best"; Miss Millie Gelling rendered the solo, "The Birthday of the King." The subject oif tho pastor's address was "The Greatest, Light of the Ages." In the evening the quartette, Messrs. Cadwell, Clcoton, Norton and Ralph, sang, duets were rendered by Cleeton and Norton and Norton and Glover, and solos by T. Cadwell and J. Norton. Promotions wore made In the classes below the third reader in the public schools at the end of the term. The honor lists are given for thc third and fourth reader classes in both the schools: Central School Honor'Lists Division I.—Enbrance Class: Edwina Fraser, Clyde Petrie, Doris Powell, Arthur Jackson, Edward Freeman. Division II.—Intermediate Fourth Howard Wilson, Joseph Albo, Irene Dahlman, Lucille Johnson, Victor Querle. Low Fourth: Herbert Potter, Lucy Bulmer, Irene Street, Allce Sisley, George Barnes. . Division III.—High Third: Margaret Barnes, John Albo, Selma Bcckman, Grace Cosgrlff, Elmer Dahlman. Low Third: Helen Bonner, Violet Johnson, Wilma Tdmlch, Peter Terzich, Harold Holm. Cook Avenue Honor Lists Division I.—Low Fourth: Erna Schneider, Muriel Ellis, Harold Clegg, Clyde Michaely, Melville Freeman, Thomas Blythe and Arthur Long. High Third: Sadie Jay, Eugene Laper, Irene Schmidt, Doris Keating, Clar-' ence Meachem, Everill Mitchell and Heotor Bowcott. Division II,—Low Third: Katie Millet; Ivy Cowling, Garfield Johnson, Herbert Lingqulst, Edna Dolg. Second Reader: Andrew Olson, Bessie Keating, Cecil Rowe, George Schneider, Percy Coulter. Central School Promotions Division IV.—To Low Third: Clifford Dally, Nellie Coleman, Nellie Hlgglns, Eiten Berg, Frances Potestio, Mary Freney, Zora Tomlch, Eva Moir, Edith Johnson, Mary Ife, Teddy Erlckson, Kathleen Driscoll, Gordon Deagori, Bert Trembath, Agnes Seraphime, Lydla Hake, Alme Potit, Edith ErlcK- son, Ines Whltford, Katie Coleman, Willie Sharpe, MalaleMcKeiizie, Harry Dcflgpp,;; Y^nne Cotnftr,*: Billyh ,CarJ- i-oii- vfi'Q High Second^ ^"Stf •^eI?w Bertha Holm, Herman Sunoson, Phyllis Gregory, Will Jones, Michael Dono- hue, Erie Bloy, Edmond Lukkar, Arvo Stone, Edna Johnson, Mary Stcfanic, May Hirst, Ruth Fox, May Murray, Evelyn Pendray, Lillian Pendray Division V.—To Low Second: Turo PalmkVlst, Mamie Molinaro, Elsie Maedonald, Ethel Cocking, Joan Jones, Melville Trembath, , Mary Johnson, Margaret Collstro, Gordon Woodey, Dominic Galllnatti, Rainay Cotnoir, William Limna, Margaret Stead, John Ward, Olive Mitchell, Cyrille Rouelle, Will Altken, Joseph Grubb, Cecilc Petit, To High First: Frances Held- Icr, Charlie Bostock, Gertrude Powell, Uhice Sarvella, Allison Stout, Ruth Ellis, Tom White, Helen Towiiscn-d, Emily Johnson. Douglas McDonald, Natal Ine Destefnno, Alfred Nute, Annie Moir Marlon Blsson. Division VI.—To Low First: Dora Vlllemare, Fred Plester, Maudle Sisley, Lily Paull, Margaret Rorison, Audrey Varcoe, Albert Woodey, Margaret Mc- Keen, Alice Archibald, Minnie Dally, Susanna Deatefanb, Elizabeth Aitkon. Willie Holmes, Arm-and Cotnoir, Crawford Boyle, Edward Robertson, Elsie Dahlman, Mary O'Brien, Ronald Lang- don, Sigfred Beckman, Lester Woodey, Albert Albo. To High Second Primer: Evelyn Brown, Eva Holm, Leang Wong, Margaret Specno, Frank Grant. -Isabella George, Lizzie Wilson, Cornelius Ward, Lizzie Ross, Josephine (fol- Istro, Eugene Cosgrlff, James Driscoll, Joseph Coleman, Frank Singer, Richard Stone, Annie Dysevleh, Phyllis Hayes, Ethel Stewairt, Russell Blsson, Esther Berg, Katie Galllnatte, Ruth I Lllqulst, Tony Vetere, Arncsto Coello, Beatrice Drew. Division VII.—To High Second Primer: Chong Wong, Delbert Lukkar. Avis Edwards, Lome Hlgglns, Grace Newman, Billy Ternan, Sanfrid Heid- ler. Eddie Hurst. Basil Molinaro, Pollis Ralph, Thomas Weir, Monica Murray, Clarence Hayes, Mary Johnson, Harold Preston, Virgil Smith, Edward Tomlch, Annie Rorison. To Low Second Primer: Edna Hattrup, Helma Linna, Laina Hendrickson, Elizabeth Robertson, Adolpbus Taskeir, Mary Rogers. Hermine Ruelle, Harry Cummfngs, Jack Richards, Vanncr Beckman, Eliding Hendrlckson, Grace Singer. To High First Primer: Clarence Smith, Amos Ruell-e, Beulah Drew, Sylvia Bean, Thomas Mitchell, Fred Tosher. Mena Coleman. Jessie Stevens, "-Joe Ranetta, Mary Cosgrlff, Hector Mc- Kenzie, Beatrice Dally, Elvira Collstro, Ferlndo Martello, Willie Wilson Leo Ward, Emllc Ruelle, Jean Nlchol- Honor Roll for Low First Primer: ] Olive Croutage, Helen Peterson. Marguerite Michaely, Doris Lonp, Myrtle Colenso. The meeting of tbe Men's club in the parlor of Rt. Andrew's church on Sunday afternoon at 3:45 was addressed hy Mr. Blov*. Ray Doell, who hae been In Vancouver attending school for the paBt three months, arrived home on Saturday to spend the Christmas holidays with his mother, Mrs. Doell. It is expected that the rink will be open for skating on Monday evening. W. Beverly, who has been attending McGill at Vancouver returned on Saturday to spend the Christmas holi. days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Beverly. LUMBERMEN" TO MEET HERE AGAIN Annua) Meeting Is Likely to Take Place at Board of Trade Rooms in January DOUKHOBOR 1PUPILS GIVE CONCERT That the -annual meeting of thei Mi-antain Lumber Manufacturers' association will, next January, again be held In Nelson is Indicated by a telegram received yesterday .by E. K; Beeston from the secretary of the lumbermen's organization, tn which It was asked If the board of trade rooms would be available on Jan. 12 and 13. Mr. Beeston replied that the room could be used by the mountain lumbermen, on those dates. son. Division VIII.—Honor Roll: Esthe: Peters, Dulcie Bloy, Edward Rogers Billy Murray, Charles Dostefano. Cook Avenue School Promotions Division II—To Low Third: Bessii Keating, Andrew Olson, Gcorg Schneider, Doris Deney, Cyril Varcoi Cecil Rowe, Oliver Gowlng. Recom mended: Percy Coulter, Harold Evam Marjorie Hunt. To High Second: Er nest Stephens, John Fox. Division III.—To Low Secont Reader: John Chamberlain, Winnit Goss, Pearl Hayden, Annie Henderson Jack Hogg, Eileen Jarvis, James Jarvis, Morgan Llndqulst, Olive Long Gertrude Meacham, Hartley Nichols Leslie Prest, Ella Servold, Wllllan Meacham. To High Second Primer: WlHie Blythe, Doris Bowcott, Glady Bowcott, Willie Colenso, Pansy Coul ter, .Tom Cowling, Verna Dolg, Margaret Golds worthy, Willie Haynet Lome James, Gerald Lang, Ruble Ol son, Arnold Palm, Julius Lingqulst Josle Roseola, Olive Routledge, Fret Schmidt, Harry Smith, Cordelia Tre- yarrow, Moyra Walker, Maurice Wilson. Division IV.—To High First Primer Wong Ton-g, Gordon Harper, Altai McColm, William Jarvis, William Hen (jdt-rs.eri, ijoonard Churchill, Ellzabet! Rtark,' Mary Wlimott, Esther Wimloll Helen Mncdonell, May Prest, Gwendolyn Meachem, VGladys' Fox, Almlr; Keating, Thomas Hay-nes, Ar'tbui Chamberlain, Thomas Stanaway, Leslie Anderson, Albert Servold, Blwood Ellis, Philip Meacham. Jack Moore HUME HOTEL Special Christmas Dinner Thursdav, Dec. 25, 1913 MENU Real Turtle Salted Almonds RUNAWAY CARS JUMPJRACK Collision With Freight Train Narrowly Averted—Spokane Flyer Derailed by Broken Rail. " (Special to Tho Daily News.) CRANBROOK, B. C, Dec. 22.—Tonight two flat cars loaded with ties broke away from the loaders on a siding at Klnert, 50 miles west of here, cleared two switches and ran west on the main lines a distance of about Toko Points Half Shell Consomme a la Napulltalue Hothouse Lettuce Queen Olives Grilled Redsnupper, Lyonnnise Hollandalsu Broiled Squab on Rusks aux Champignons Marrow Bone Patties a la Flnanclero California Fruit Basket Home Ranch Roast Young Turkey, Chestnut Dressing, Cranberry Jelly , Home Ranch Sucking Pig, Pomme Sauce Tenderloin of Beef, Yorkshire Pudding Orab Flake Mayonnaise Celery Boiled Whipped Potatoes Baked Sweet Potatoes - California Asparagus Tips au Buerre Cauliflower in Cream Deep Apple Pie with Whipped Cream Hot Mince Pie English Plum Pudding, Hard and Cognac Sauce Neapolitan Ice Oream Port Wine Jelly Christmas Oako Candles Assorted Cakes Figs, Nuts land Clustered Raisins Assorted Fruit Canadian and Amerlean Cheese Cafe Nolr Johnson's Orchestra Dinner 6 P-m. to 8 p.m. .75 Cents Dinner parties are requested to book their reservations as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Phone No. 53. Each guest will bo presented with an lartlstlc souvenir menu card. You Will Have to Hurry and book your order If you want to be sure of flowers for Christmas. We have a fine assortment of CHRYSANTHEMUMS at $2.00, $3.00 and $4.00 per dozen. Also Carnations and Paper Whites. ED. GRIZZELLE PHONE 187 FLORIST NELSON, B.C. P. O. BOX 218 Good Entertainment Provided at Closing of School at Thrums—Russian Songs Sung. (Special to Thn Dailv Nnwe.l THRUMS, B. C, Dec. 22.—The local school closed on Saturday for the Christmas vacation with a splendid program. Two-thirds of over 40 pupils are the children of independent Doukhobors, who had broken away from the Doukhobor society, where their children did not receive any education at all. Doukhobor children, under the tutelage of Mrs. Mansfield showed wonderful improvement all round. The schoolroom was prettily decorated and there was a Christmas tree, and not only the pupils, but also their little brothers and sisters received u suitable Chrlstmaa gift. The schoolroom could hardly accommodate all the proud parents—independent Doukhobors and other ranchers. Among thc latters were Mrs. A. Montgomery, Mr. and Mrs. T. Dodd, Mrs. E. Pratt, Mrs. C. Irwfng, Mr. and Mrs; Frank Tarry, Mr. and Mrs. Rev. R. Matthew and Mr. and Mrs. Valde- mar Kruglak. The following took part in the pro gram : Recitation hy Nora Pratt, reel tation by Mary Irving, song by the chorus, "it Came Upon tbe Midnight Clear"; "The Commltteg on the Plat form," principal characters by Queen Macmlllan, Nora Pratt, Mary living. Violet Irving, Nastacla Hoodianoff, Edward Kruglak, Tich Montgomery; "The Christmas Greens,'' by chorus; "Is the Santa a Fake?" The principal characters were: "Young Canada," Violet Irving; "The Prospector," Tic!) Montgomery; "Defender," John Hood 'anoff; "The Usher," Queen Macmlllan; "Santa Claus," Arthur Pratt "Dame Rumor," Nora Pratt. A song "Star of the East," by the chorus recitation by Tich Montgomery. The independent Doukhobors gave an impromptu entertainment by singing a few of their hymns in Russian, wiiich were well received by those present. N. V. Baioff, on behalf of the independent Doukhobors, thanked the teacher, Mrs. Mansfield, for her good work and kiiid 'attention to their children. The evening ended with tlie singing of "God Save the King," tlie independent Doukhobors, many of whom just lately became British subjects, heartily participating in tiie singing of it. BRITISH COLUMBIA MAY GET NEW OBSERVATORY (By Dally News Leased Wire.) i OTTAWA, Dec. 22.—Tbe huge telescope which the government ordered some months ago may not be located at the Dominion observatory at Ottawa. Tests are being conducted in British Columbia and at several points In the northwest provinces with a view of discovering the point where, throughout the year, there is the great, est predominance of clear sky. It Is quite possible, therefore, that the capital will lose the new observatory. DON'T OOPE WITH ALCOHOLIC "TONICS" This ia honest advice for you who are run jown and sick—don't dope with alcoholic "tonics." We're backing this advice with our personal guarantee of satisfaction to you, or your money back. - There ate a lot of so-called "tonics" on the market that do not depend for their short-lived popularity on any real merit they possess, but upon the fact that the alcohol in most of them and thedangerous or habit-forming drugs in some of thum give a few moments' exhilaration and liveliness after a done is taken. After a while, even thia u!7ect ceases to take place, and the unfortunate patient, worse off than before, turns for'relief to something else. ■Don'tdopcyourselfwiilisuchstuff. Take ical medicine that will do you real good, Lhat willsupply to your system thestrength- 3ning, disease-relieving and disease-resisting ingredients it needs. Take Rexall Olive Oil Emulsion, and get well and keep well. [t is a real blood and ncrvc-food medicine. U contains no ako'iolnoranyotherdanger- ou5 or habit-forming drugs, but is made entirely from ingrcd.enls needed to build up tlie strength and health of thc ailing. You who are weak and run-down, and you who are apparently well now, but are liable to suffer from various cold weather ailments, use Rexall Olive Oil Emulsion to get and keep well and strong. For the tired-out, rundown, nervous, emaciated or debilitated— Uie convalescing—growing children—aged people—it is a sensible aid to renewed ttrength, 1 >ettcr spirits, glowing health. Rexall Olive 01 Emulaion—king of the celebrated P.cxall Remedies—is for freedom fromsicknessof you and yourfamily. Pleas* int-tasting—unlike the cod liver oil preparations—you'll be as enthusiastic anout it as we arcwh.cn you have noted its strength' ;ni:ic, invigorating, building-up, disease- preventing ciTccts. If it does not help you, your money w-11 lie given back to you with* nut argument, Sold in this community only at our store—The Rexall Store—one of more than 7,000 leading drug stores in thc United States, Canada and Great Britain. —The Poole Drug Co., Nelson. B.C. Making One Dollar Do The Work of Two Your dollars vary in value according as they vary in purchasing power. The man or woman who studies advertising is able, frequently, to make one dollar do the usual work of two. The experienced reader of advertisements will always make a dollar command a premium, that is, make it buy more than the dollar of a non-reader of advertisements. How much "above par" are the dollars in your pocket worth? It will depend on how closely you study the buying opportunities outlined in the store ads. Watch The Daily News Ads PAOE EIGHT. ,€f)t Bail? jletos TUESDAY DECEMBER 23 CANADIAN PACIFIC Reduced Rates FOR Christmas and New Year's Holidays Fare and One-Third for the Round Trip Between All Stations Port Arthur ta Vancouver On Sale December SO to .lanuary 1. Pinal Return Llinll January 5, Fnr further particulars apply to any C. P. R. Agent ut- write ,1. V. MURPHY, District Passenger Agent, NELSON, B.C. FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE Money Orders issued, Letters of Credit for the con- •enience of those who travel. Savings! Department. One >llar opens a savings account. Established 1875. HEAD OFFICE: TORONTO, ONT. Capital (paid up) $0,925,000 Reserve and Undivided Profits 8,100,000 D. R. Wilkie, President and General Manager. Hon. Robert Jaffray, V.-Prea, Nelson Branch, J. H. D. Benson, Manager. W$M■;.■■'■' ■ --HIIIl i inPERIfcLBANKDr:,>/. tea tins ... 120 129V4 & Hudson ....ism iso« IINV'. 28$t iftl 44% l.< ilsvlllo .**:- Nash .133M 133 M. St. T. & S.S.M (So i)125 l**r, M SEOUTi Kansas ft T. 20 Mi Bsourl Pacific . 2.'i 24 Ni w Vork Central .... ;rn ;i*j Ni rthern Pacific ..1081 ton I'll msylvaniu .108-j I0!i So ithern Pacific . . 87 I 8jl Hn ithorn Ry . 22' 22 To m. C -,- . 30 3ii Te vas Pacific in City 13 Hit l! Ion Pacific .154! 150 1'. s. Rubber i fifi 1'. S. Steel .. 58j , 5(1 r. S. Stoel pfd .. J (:, 105 MeOflll Rambli SPOKANE MARKETS Id by St. lenl, & l.:i'.vn-iiri.| AXIS, Wn. ippor Ill De liicl Asked 1 2.IHI * 2.2ri j52Vj .SS KM0 00.011 72.00 76.00 .01 % M'A .lGVs .22 .111 .26 ft1,1-. 60 WINNIPEG STOCK EXCHANGE (By Dally News Le isod Wl WINNIPEG, Dec. 22.- Rid Askcii •Impiro Loan. ejt-d . .. 106 116 1. W. Life, ex-d 127 & 130 fome Investment 13,-, Man. & Sask, Coal . -. 00 Tor. Can. Mort 120 N'or. Crown 86 89 N'or. Mori 102 Nor. Trust, ex-d 127 iccldental Fir- 100 standard Trusts 175 Union Bank of Canad 1-15 148 Winnipeg L, & M. ... 150 Winnipeg P. & Q 100 Sales listed stock.-—2 Nor. 'rown at ■S81-';; 2 l'nlon Rank at 145; 20 a W. Life, 02 Vi per cen paid, at 263; 50 Nor. Mart, 40 per cent paid, n 10214. TORONTO STOCK SALES (By Dally News Leased Wire.) TORONTO, Dec. 22,—Brazilian 441 ares at 83*/i to 83; Commerce 1ST ZOO (,, ■•(■(■%; Can. Pac. 305 at 2 21!,%; G. I*. It. n.gllta '■-■• !,t- I to 4 3-16; Maedonald 110 at 14 Mi lo 15; Twins '.10 at 104W: Steel Corporation 50 at 3S'/i to 38%; Coniagas 100 lit 7.20; Maple Leaf prd„ 40 at 98& Unlisted—Buffalo B-0 "t 1.85; Jupiter LM10 at .07. VANCOUVER STOCKS (Special to The Daily News.) VANCOUVER, B. C, Dec. 22.— Bid Asked Nugget $ ... $ .iM 10 ... 1.1*8 MS 1.26 1.81 Go CANADIAN PACIFIC IS AGAIN UNDER PRESSLRE (Bv Dally Nrwk l&taiQ wire.) MONTREAI/, Dec. 32.—C. P, R. was again under the pressure of foreign liquidation today, losln<** at on,, time ' ut four points of ils rallv toward the close, of last week. Business be- lamo extremely dull and was Virtually: vlthoul a feature of interest other ban the ('. P, R. decline and a further Ise in Quebec railway securities on as I week's ninio,. of a deal with the 1*. x. it. being undor Investigation, o. Et. opened 216% »f 1% from Saturday's close. Subsequentl- there was a- fall of nearly two points to 214% -hag. . M*-#of- 'L%f5SHETAOETT In sympathy with C, !' R. Power fell back % to 216, Brazilian 1 t(, 83 Iron declined % to 38 and Richelieu •}k to lll'jfi. Cement was steady at 28%. NEW YORK METAL MARKET (By Daily News Leased Wire.) NEW YORK, Dec. 22.—Copper quiet, standard nnd spot not quoted; ic. offered at 14.15;'Jan. and Feb. tared al 14.05; Electrolytic 14.37 to 50; Lake 15.00 t0 15,50, nominal; sting 14.00 to 14.12. Tin weak, spot to January 35:32 to 36.00; Feb. 36.07 tl( 37.12; .March 30.75 37.25; lead liulet, 3.05 to 4.05. Spclto,* steady, 5.15 to 5.25. Iron quiet. No. 1 n-or. 15.00 to 15.50; No. 2 nor. 14.75 lo 15.25; No. 1 southern 15.01) to 15.50; No: 1 southern **ofl 15,00 to 15.50. London market*- closed as follows: Copper firm, spot £04. 12s, lid. Tin asy, spot £108. 5s; futures £160, 15?. Spelter £20 , 10s. Iron, Cleveland warrant:* 50s, WINNIPEG MARKET FIRM (By Daily News Leased Wire.) WINNIPEG, I'h'i: 22.—The wheat larkot was firm today generally. Winnipeg opened unchanged to %o Igher and closed %c higher for all months but January, which closed %c In wer. Minneapolis opened -., to ■{■(• lower ii-] closed y4c lower on all months. Chicago opened %c lower to Vt<- higher and closed %c lower on all mon tha, Cash wheat closed %c higher for dl grades down tu No. 4, lower grades unchanged. Cosh outs closed unchanged to %<■ lower. Cash flax closed l'/,c higher. Cash barley closed unchanged. BJ.verpool grain markets will In closed Thursday, Prlduy an.. Sutur- :!ay I'or Christmas holidays. Winnipeg wheat close—Dec. 82*14; Jan. S3; Mav 8!.y,; July 00%. Oats—Dec. 33%; May 37%. Flux—Dec. 1.22; May 1.30. •Minneapolis wheal close—De,*. 83-J4; May 87%; July 88%. Chicago—Dec. 87%; Mav 01; Jul 87-y*.. MONTREAL PROVISION MARK ET (Hy D liy News Leased Wire.) MONTR 1A1 ., Doe. 22.— lull.-i 'airly net! ■(. Willi u firm ndert IU Cheeso- •■in ■si westerns l % In 14 'IIH'SI CHSt Butler ■i". s 13V, to 1.1',!. ecst croumerj 2S'/. ., 29; seeoml t.i ■>«Rl SHERBROOKE HOTEL Nelson, B. C. - On* mlmite'i walk from C.P.R, tion. Cuisine uneicelled; well bean and ventilated. " LAVIGNB ft DUNK. Business Directory] AMIAVERS^ sTwT^IDDOWSON?"^ _ Chemist. Box AU08, Nelson, B71 Charges: Gold, silver, copper or lei 11 each; gold-stiver, $1.61: nllver-lel ll.KO. Other metals on appllcatlon.r AUCTIONEERS "ff V WATERMAN ir CO.--P-0- Bo«| NELSON AUCTION. MART-W. Otl I.BR, licensed Runtloneer. Auction il ■ales rooma. 601 Ward street. Phone I GROCERIES aTma^TDONAT.D ft CO., WHOMMA Groceri and Provision Merchant!. portWI of Teas, CofffiBi, flpl«e», D.™ Fruits, BtBnle and Fancy Groewil Tobaceon Clgarn. Butter. Brg», Chaf •nfl Packing Hons* Produce. OKI •nfl WRrflhmiFe corner of Front *** Hall streets. P. O. Box or " nhon*>« W 9.H-1 51. WHOLESALE PRODUCE ir^^HOR^WIiaTft CO-WHOLEf-All Importers anfl Manufacturers' Ar«i*l Produce. Fruits. Flour and FeWL Bot B4. Nfitwon. TIC Phona ID. ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES J. H. RINGROSE, M4 BAKER ST., Re| Block. Installation of electrical mf chlnery, telephone plants, house wlrliiL Re Bloc*. SYNOPSIS OF COAL MINING REGULATIONl Coal mining rights of the Donilnloi lu Manitoba, Saskatchewan and All porta, the Yukon Territory, the North! west Territories, and in a portion the Province of British Columbia, ma' be leased fo.* n term of- tweuty-onl years at an annual rental of fl pe/ acre Not more than 2,f.iH' acres wil be leased to one applicant. Application for a lease must be mad! by the applicant in person to Agent or SUD-Agent Of the district ol which the rights applied for are situ™ a tod. In surveyed territory the land musl be described hy sections or legal mi hi divisions of Beef Ions, and in unsurveye territory the tract applied tor shall b| staked out by thq applicant hlinscl Each application musl be uccompai led by a fee of $fl, which will be re funded if the rights applied tor ill' not available, but not otherwise. , royalty shall.be paid on the merchl nnlablo output of die mine at the rat! of five cents per ton. The person operating the tnlne. shal furnish the Agent with sworn return! accounting for the full tfuantity ol merchantable coal mined "lid pay th™ royalty thereon. If the. coal minimi rights' are not being operated,, snell returns (dmold be furnished at leas™ once n year. The lease will Include the con] minimi rights only, Imt tin* lessee may be per-| mltted to purchase whatever avail able surface risbts mav he ponsldnre necessary for thf, working of the mi ml nt the rate of $10.00 ah acre. For full information tipolicatjbjl should be made to the Secretary of thcl Department of the Interior, Ottawaf or to any Agent or Sub-Agent of Di-I minion Lands. W. W. CORY, Deputy Minister of the Interior! N.B.—Unauthorized publication ol this advertisement will not he paliJ for. LQDGEJsiomES KOOTENAY LODUl No. IS, I.O.O.F.- Meet* every Monday nl*'"- In lw«1 fellows' hall at 8 o'clock. QUEEN CIT? REBEKAH LOL-j No. 16, I.O.O.F., meeta ilrnt and tmi Tuesdays. Oddfellows! hall, 7-30 o'clock, NELSON ENCAMPMENT WU. 1, l.ul O.F.. meets efcond and fourth TUur»| daya In Oddfellows' hall at 8 o'cln«k I CANTON CORONa NO. 7 meeta eTerif second Tueiday In Odd Tel Iowa' hail i g o'clock. KNIGHTS OF PTTHlAfl MBBT TOOfcV-1 day nights ln K. of P. hall. Baclal building. L.O.O.M. NELSON Lodge No. __ , meets 2nd and 4th Thurf .L p.m. in BmIiI lay at i i all. F.O.E. Nelaon Aerie No. 0 meeti tnd and 4th Wedneidaya la Eagle Hall. A.O.F. Mondays each month K.P. hall at « p.m. Ladi** ccurt meets -irst and third Wedneidaya NOTICE The Btrike at the Queen mine, Sheep Creek, B. C, is stilt on. All working men are warned to stay away until the strike Is settled. By order of the Ymlr Mlneru' union, W. B. M'lUAAC. Ymlr, B. C, June ..7th, t.M.1. fif.-tf. C.O.F. Court Kootenay Belle meeti ■nd and Ith Frldaya ll K. P. Hall, Eagle Block CLAN JOHNSTONE 212 MEETS IN I.O.O.P. hall drat and third Friday* a n.m. NTJ30N LODGE NO. 6, B. P. O. E, meets first and tlilrd Thursdays at S p.m., In the Eagle hall. All so- I Ifiiimlng members Invited lflo-tf. HOUSE SERVANTS OF ALL KINDS CAN, hy reading and using The Dallff News Want Columns FIND WORK AT ALL SEASONS, TUESDAY ...... DECEMBER 23 Everything for Christmas From % Ibs. TABLE RAISINS NEW DATES 25c 25c NEW FIGS Per lb. 25c JAP ORANGES Per Box ?5c NAVEL ORANGES Per Dozen 35c and 50c Don't Buy Until You Have Seen Our Stack Christmas Crackers LARGE ASSORTMENT From 20c Box Rowntree's Chocolates FANCY BOXES 60c, $1.00, $1.75 JONATHAN APPLES For Table Use Per Box' $2.26 r FRESH LETTUCE FRESH CELERY FRESH RADISH FRESH PARSLEY FRESH CUCUMBERS Phone 10 The Star Grocery Co. Store of Quality STOCKINGS SOAKED WITH KEROSENE Militant Suffragettes Appear in Court Barefooted—Are Charged With Burning Mansion CMELTRNHAM .Enghtnil, Dee. *!''.— "Miss Red" and "Miss Block" and 2K\ members of a mltllaivt miffniKctte arson squad) who heud ehuled the police on many occasions, were brought Up in llm police court here loday on a charge of setting: fire yesterday to Alatene Lawn, a -large mansion on t'he outskirts of this city. The two women, who have been re- chrlstoned for police court purposes, briefly refuse to reveal their names. When arrested their stocking's were found to be soaked with kerosene, which had overflowed from cans they ha entire stock of high grade fun at a discount of 20 per cent. Tlr Hudson'g Bay Co. "n4tt Get your Christmas innld O, K, Bakery. "-215-2 Mlstle ed at Joy*! HELLO! Our new address Is CltJ Cab, Ward street, Nelson Vnciun Cleaning Co.. Pl.one 'CIS. l!IO-2i To make your Christm,-!!* dinner r sueess apply for the Hudson's Bay company's price lint of Christina? cheer. tf The Charity Society have a number of ladles who would like In haw Work hy tiie day. Applv t(l Mrs. .1. Slur geon "r to Mrs. Hugh Ross. If Oul' best photos in folders only $3.00 per dozen. Von get lb next du .., -enings 'olumbi.i Studio. SUGGESTIONS for your Christmas Dinner Nice Plump Turkey Fresh Killed Goose How Would a Sweet Sucking Pig Taste Oelicious Fatted Duck Rich Juicy Roasts of Beef Or Perhaps You Prefor a Milk-Fed Chicken Oysters and Crabs Toothsome Legs of Lamb IT WILL PAY YOU TO DEAL WITH ITS AT ALL TIM MS The Very Finest Selected < I BEEF, LAMB, MUTTON, PORK AND POULTRY Always in Stock HALIBUT SMELTS' G. G. Peters Neat Market 1 Suitable Gifts for Men COMBINATION SETS As ii small present lur a man you could noi. find anything much more practical, useful anil pretty to give, We have these In a variety nl' styles antl qualities In eolors Unit men approve. Suspenders and darters st $1.25 Armband" and Garters at $1.00 Suspenders, Armbands mid darters at $2.25 Suspenders In fancy hoxes at 50c to ?1.75 Fancy suit Armband's, In hoxes, at 35c, 50c 75c Poplin Tic. .Slick pin and Tie Clip, at $1.75 and '2.00 Knitted Tic, Stick Pin and Cult Links at $1.25 Cuff Links, Stick Pin and Tie Clip at $1.50 Fancy Stick Pins at, 50c and $1.00 Suede Collar Hoxes, from $1.25 to $2.00 Fancy Silk Armbands, from 25c to 75c Knitted Silk Mufflers, front $1.50 to $2.25 Dressing; Cases from $2.50 to $6.50 Safety Razors from ..$2.50 to $6.50 Silk Handkerchiefs, while br colored, from ...45c to $1.00 Fountain Pens from ..$1.00 to $3.50 Men's Christmas Gloves Mer. id, at. per poll- $1.25 and $1.50 .Men's Tim Cane Gloves, Silk Lined, .-it pcr pair $1.50 Men'B Tan Capo Gloves,- Simp Wrist. Wool Lined, por pair $1.75 Men's Tan Mocha Gloves, Silk or Wool Lined, iit per pair $1.50 Men's Tan Mocha Glove's, Pur Lined. ill per pnlr $3,00 and $3.50 Boys' Kid Cloves, SHU l.ine.l. ill per pall- $1.00 antl $1.25 Leys' Mocha Mills. Wm,I Lined, ut per pair $1.00 PIPES AND POUCHES 1 Briar Pipe In plush lined case, al $2.50, $3.50, $4.50 and $5.00 1! Briar Pipes In plush lined ease, al $6.50, $7.50. $8.50. $9.50 Rubber Tobacco Pouches. al 65c to $1.00 Brown anil Grey Suede Pouches, at $1.25 to $2.00 Seal Morocco and Tnn Calf Pouches at $1.50 to $2.50 Men's Christmas Neckwear No matter where you go you'll noi find n belter selection ot Neckwear tbun you see ■ hero, our Christmas stock embraces every new style, every new silk, every new shade nnd effect. Prices from 35c to $1.50 Appropriate Gifts from the'' Shoe Section Fancy and Plain Designs in Deerskin Moccasins as follows: Men's Deerskin Moccasins, laced style, ill. per pair $2.00 and $3.00 Hoys' Deerskin Moccasins, laced style, al, per pair $1,50 and $1.75 Ladles' Parley Deerskin MoecitslnB at. per pair $1.50 Children's Fancy Laced Moccasins ot, - pair $1.25 Snow shoes for Men, Women and Children Christmas Neckwear for Women Handsome Embroidered Silk Collar, io Oriental colorings, edged wilh 2-Inch while Guipure lace Price only $1.00 Wltile llnlino Gmbroido I Set,,Collar with while Cluny lace. Pri, liy White Jap Silk Collar, wilh vest of w edging. Price only Satin collar, finished Willi pleated n shaded pearl buttons. Price only Kern Guipure Lace .lahoi, with pleated with three tiny hows of salin. I'rli ul Caffs, edged $1.50 I i lace $1.75 a and .$1.00 ulslieil .$1.25 V.il la el and I If In Doubt, Give a Handbag Tbls i.s Nelson's Reliable Handbag Stun—nil tbe season's luteal id<-an couplod with materials'of quality nnd superior workmanship can he obtained herd. Suede, Crush ■md Seal Moi'ncco, etc., etc., in nil wanted sihados. Prices fi-urn $1-00 to $5.50 Special Christmas Offering in Furs tirade Pi Mink, Turkish Cos. Pointed Pox Line W,,li', Persian Lamb, Pitch Mel,-, Mink Marmot, Electric Seal Hare, etc., etc., al a discount of 20 Per Cent NOTE.—Thin offering holds good for Tuesday and Wednesday only. Comforters for Christmas presents What couh ,i. nlee Oomf( magnificent. Comforter If Handsomely more acceptable Hum ■■'. Wt. are showing n. ,i- nf these and every high grade. quality. wilh Fancy* Down-Proot Art Sateens, Silks Satins, well ventilated and filled wilh purified down. Prices fn.in $4.25 to $16.50 Suitable Gifts for Baby BABY SETS—Comprising hood, woollen Jacket ami bootees. The S.-t $3.25 to $375 INFANTS' WOOL JACKETS — Hand crocheted, of white Zepher wool. wilb plain or fancy yoke i.f mercerized silk, finished with pink hi- blue edging. Prom 50c to $2.50 INFANTS* BOOTEES— Pel' (.air 25o to 65c INFANTS' PADDED COMFORT- ERS—s.ift. dainty little things, nlcf-ily (■utlted, -filled wilh .«oft wi.nl und env- ered. with good quality Japanese silk. in colors nf crimson and saxe blue. Price unly - $1.50 Useful Christmas Gifts for Women -jn From thc Grocery Department By buying your Christmas Groceries from us you are assured of getting fresh goods of the very best quality only, thus oiakino your Christmas Dinner a desired success. C. & ll. Soups—Mock Turtle, 11\- Tall, Hare, Mhlllgatiiwiiy, Julienne. Pile,- per iln ...35c Asparagus Tips, per lio ....30c Preneh Peas, extra fine, tin 25c Prench Mushrooms, 1st choice, per tin 30c C. ,* B. Plum Pudding, per tin 40c, 75c and $1.00 Mince Mont—HellM Gold Medal. lai-Ro Jar $1.00 Tea Garden Brand, 31b jar 75c (Hives — Spanish Queen and stuffed, per bottle 15c, 25c, 35c, 50c antl $1.00 Spanish Queen (built), por iiuiirl 50c I H. B. CO.'S Finest Golden Tip | I Toa, lib. Tin 60c 1 Huntley * Pain scaled tins— Iced Prtllt Cake, Scotch Madeira, Fancy Slinrtln-cii Orkney sin,nine 'nkes, In 65c 85c lla ..60c Iln .50c IH. B. CO.'S Fresh Roastod | Coffee, Mocha and Java, Per Ib 50c | LOCAL FRESH EGGS, PER DOZEN Finest Malaga Table Raisins, per II. 25c, 35c and -10c Fancy Turkish Pigs, per Hi. 25c Pard Dates, per ll, 25c Crystallzed Fruits— Cherries, I Hi. box 60c Pine Apple, per Hi 75c Assorted Fruits, I.s 75c Assorted Fruits, lis $1.50 Preserved Fruits— Figs iu Syrup, per bottle. 65c Apricots, Peaches, Pears, Raspberries, ami Slrawherrlcs, I! Hi. glass 50c China Ginger in Syrup, 25c and 60c Hawaiian IPIno Apple, per Un 25c and 35c Fresh Fruit- Fancy Table Apples. per box $2.25 Sweet, Juicy Naval Oranges, per dozen . .35c, 40c and 50c Finest .lap Oranges, per l„,x 75c California Crapes, per ll,. 25c Malaga crapes, per Ih. ..30c Large Yellow Bananas, per ' dozen 40c Fancv Florida Crape Fruit, eaeli 15c Sweel I'ota 50c :: 1!,. for ..25c 8sSS9 Plain Hemstitched Linen Hiindkcr- iefs al. each ...12/2c, 15c. 20c, 25c Pure Linen Handkerchiefs with .■ui, 'll nt, 15c, 20c. 25c to 50c Lite- Kilne Handkerchiefs, trimmed Maltese, Guipure or Ileal Princess I: ill fro itch 20o to $4.50 BOXED HANDKERCHIEFS Hand-Embroidered Handkerchiefs (Pure Linen), Iwo in hnndsi irled Kancy i (orgonzoh ,, per lb. ,.50c PJnest l toqueforl . per lii. .60c I'M.11)1, ! ibi-ut 3 Ih. uneh, |ii r nonils, per lb. till, per Hi. . Ih per ...35c ...40c ...40c ..25c ...25c ...20c ...20c .1,1, I box for Hemstitched Kin kerchiefs, I! ia fancy Dressing Cases from Brush ami Coinh s, Hair Comb Sets fro .85c llanilker- in fancy Pa ',-It'll Urnhrenlas from ... Knitted Scarfs troi Chiffon Scarfs froi silk Kimonas from Kelel-down Klmollll Salin L-ndorsklrts Idcred Handle f,,r $1.3 ..J1.75 to I ..$1.50 to $4.50 ..$1.50 to $4.50 ....50c to $1.75 ..$1.00 to $5.50 . .$1.50 to $2.25 ...,95c to $3.00 .$5.50 to $10.50 .$4.95 to $15.C0 ..$3.25 to $7.50 W(* Christmas Gloves for *f Women Walnuts, No. 1. per iu. ..30c | Mixed Nuts, r, lbs. for $1.00 Jordan Alnionds, per li, 75c Ah .50c Sil, lied WalnUtS, per 1!, 50c Almo 'aste, per 60c Tom Sniitlrs Crackers. I„r box . . .25c, 35c, 45c to $1.25 'I',,ia Smith's Christinas Sloek- inss 25c, 50c and $1.00 Candles and Choeol Fancy Assort ills, per II,. 25c, 50c antl $1.00 lilh al 50c, $1.(111, (1.25, y.UO 55c Christmas Toys for Girls and Boys Wise buyers nre selecting their Christmas Toys now. Why not you? If you cannot hide them at home till Christmas Eve, we'll gladly store them fur yon. Teddy Bear.*- from 30c to $3.00 Magic Lanterns from ...75c to $1.50 Cinematographs Irom ..75c to $5.50 Rocking; Morses at $2.75 Dolls, Dressed nnd l-ndi-essed, from .15c to $2.75 Doll Muffs at $1.50 Tea Sets from 15c to $1.50 Mochfinlcal unit Electric Trains. from 50c to $2.75 Tool Sels from 25c to $1.50 Onus, pistols ami Targets, from 2Sc to 50c Drawing Slates from* ...10c to 25c Drums from 15c to 50c Gift Suggestions from the China Department DINNER SET, 97 Pieces— Plain Willi iwo cold lint* Price onlv $11-51 DINNER SET, 97 Pieces—Dark blue hand and gold llm PHI nly $17.9 DINNER SET, 07 Pieces—The New Alliainhra Lii s richly d 'nled band. Prl I> Any Piece Sold Sep.n-.ile 55.00 Class Water Jug; Plain Wain- Turn cm Bar Water 'I ble • III! pi 75c $1.10 $1.75 *2.25 $5.50 to $7.75 Fancy Waists for Christmas Gifts JUST ARRIVED—K Mais, -such as All-Over Ninons, Chiffons, Salliu tailored to tho most an ecru and all wauled sil. Specially priced al frni elliinl slyles In ilalnly soft unit , Fancy Nets, Cre Cbenl Messallnes. etc. Made rrom Ida Stic slyles possible iii white, ...$1.0(1 -II II. i'." Kid I'.r pair ...$1.50 Taa Driving Kid Gloves. I'.r pair ...$1.10 _ 'an Cap.' Gloves, l— W,„,l lllied. Oi Per pair ...$1.25 V L Gloves, silk lined per pair .,$1.50 Damask Sets for Christmas Presents n Napkin*; Price '. Table $-1.75 ■!io, and 1 dozen 5.50, $6.75 and $B.75 Men's House Coats and Dressing Gowns THIS IS A GIFT THAT IS ALWAYS APPRECIATED Man's House Coats-in single breasted styles, Made in plain Meltons ami Puney Cloths, sin.wing Hie revorsii side on collar ami cuffs and finished with cord around edgea ami pockets. Iu colors of grey, brown, dark red, gt'ei 11. tan, etc. Prices from $5.50 to $15.00 Men's Dressing Gowns .Mmin in Plain ci..tbs. Napa, Carac-l's Hair ami Ij-miey Cloths nf .si.ee.al designs, Come in single ami double breasted styles win. three pockets HUDSON'S BAY C INCORPORATED 1670 .:'*;■ v i.-iirtwrin.. Cfo liilj* jSctos TUESDAY -- : DECEMBER 23 ."j , . j, ; . TABLE RAISINS " |l 'VWOPlJjj I|T|PT- 15c ib. 7 n,s. for $1.00 ii, k/hrvwIUl Ull CI DATES III * 2 lbs. for 25c and " lbs. for 35c FIGS—Lb. 25c XMAS CANDY, MIXED—Lb.. ..25c FANCY BOXES CANDY 25c to $1.50. MIX NUTS Lb 25c HOLLY Order early. C. A. Benedict Josephine St Unequalled for Ginaral Uu. W. P. TIERNEY, GfarMral Sales Agint Nation, B. C. Cam ■nlptied to all railway point* THE GEM The Quality Photoplay House. TONIGHT1 Lucky Number Christmas Box Given Away Tonight At Eight-Fifteen Sharp. Come early and avoid the rush. Big Feature The Bridge of Shadows Send your coupons if you can't come yourself. We have for rent a six-roomed house, containing three bedrooms, bathroom, dining room, parlor, kitchen, pantry and stone base- . ment. Hot and cold water find j electric lights. The house has been thoroughly renovated since the last I tenant left. The location is first class and Is on the car line. j Rent $20 per Month' Including water. H. & M. Bird Nelson, B. C. Christmas Cakes The largest assortment of beautiful Christmas Cakes, From 50c to $15.00 Best brands of Chocolates in nifty nnd useful package**. From 10c to $10.00 We fr'ay Special Attention to Mail Orders Choquette Bros. The Bakers and Confectioners, Phone 258. 516 Baker St. Diamonds Diamonds value of tht a ver- Spcclii tings" s a gift, diamonds are the gem—as an asset Ihey have proved to bc one of the best. The advance In from year to year has been Irreslstable and tho future Is likely to be moro so. Wo aro selling diamonds s 11112 value, therefore our prices are advantageous lo the prospective buyer. Do 5*011 know you can get. ,- fine Diamond Ring from $20.00 tn $30.00, either In a single stone or .1 combination ring. Wo -have 1 values In rings of this price. A large stock of single stones, with platinum ond platinum tipped set- from $20.00 to $500,00. We are always pleased to show our stock. Come In. - J. O. PATENAUDE Diamond Merchant &1-*-**"*** #••**■*«>—»■ Oyster Shell It's at this time of the year that poultry need this sort of thing. We've just unloaded another car. Also a good stock of Beef Scrape, Crushed Dry Bone, Alfalfa Meal, Oilcake Meal, Etc. . . The Brackman-Ker Milling Co., Limited Manufacturers' Samples Dry Goods, Sweaters, Hose AT WHOLESALE PRICE8 The Ark New nnd second-liana furniture. Cheapest in the city. Phono LS05. WNS Vernon St. Nolson, 13. C. The Kag Institute Owing to unforeseen circumstances, will not open its new commodious premises, 505 Baker St., until Wednesday. Mnnlcurjng, racial Massage, Vapour Baths; Hair Shampooing, Hot Baths. These Will All Bo At Half-Price for This Dag Only .Special Bath Attendant will ho in Charge of Hath Department, Everything will be hyglonically conducted on aseptic linos. Business hours Jt—10. Come Early \ Daily Ntwi "Want" Ada. Get Reaulta Christmas Presents PERFUMES MILITARY HAIR BRUSHES LADIES' HAIR BRUSHES MEN'S HAIR BRUSHES CLOTHES BRUSHES SAFETY RAZORS CHRISTMAS CARDS CAMERAS Mail orders filled promptly. Rutherford Drug Co. Ward St. A Few New Arrivals Hallowi Dates, 2 Ibs. for 26c Table Raisins, per package 25c and 30c Walnuts, per Ib '-30c Mixed Nuts, 5 Ibs. for ?1.00 Table Figs, per box, 15c, por Ib 25c Our Candy Special, 2 lbs, for 25c J. A. IRVING & Co. ™, a£BAT8up^r^ Miss Gladys Needham of the local Great Northern staff, bas gone to presented at thc annual meeting of the Hritish Columbia Fruit Growers' association at Victoria next month by Dr, N. Wolverton, who ha? heen appointed delegate to that ■omentum from the Kootenay Fruit "1 rowers' union. 'Tl*J*s resolution, V. is- expected, will lie supported *>v Farmers' institutes' and rancher'-' organ- -/iitions of various kinds in man* place-* In tho province. It bos already been endorsed iby th,- West Kootenav Farmers' Inst 1 lute. At Victoria Ur. Wolverton will work In conjunction with Charles F, .McHardy and Aid. .lames Johnstone, both directors of the union, and Raymond T. Hickes, delegate -from the West Kootenay Farmers' institute. Mr. McHardy will attend the fruit growers' convention as a member of the horticultural board and Aid. Johnston Is y dlreotor of the provincial association Major S. Goode nl Bonnlngton ba been appointed alternate delegate t ■Victoria froni the Kootenay Fruit Growers' union. The convention will take place on Jan. L'I, 22 and 23, Mr. Hickes, manager of thp Kootenay union,, has been granted a months' leave of absence, -dating from Dec. .'IO, by tbe directors of the union Following is thf. resolution t0 IK presented at the convention: "Whereas, proper organization fo» co-operative buying and sellinir le absolutely essential to profitable ranching in British Columbia and "Whereas, we arc at a disadvantage compared with those on th- prairies owing to the very high cost of land clearing and "Whereas, a very large and representative meeting of the fruit grow- Christmas Presents WE HAVE A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF Useful Gifts ■nd will bo pleased to have you make your selections from our stock. CUTLERY, CASE CARVERS, SILVERWARE, FLATWARE, SAFETY RAZORS, CARPET SWEEPERS, ELECTRIC TOASTERS, ELECTRIC PERCOLATORS, ELECTRIC IRONS, Eto. Wood-Vallance Hardware Co. Ltd. Wholesale and Retail. Nelson B. C. THREE DAYS TILL XMAS HAVE YOU BOUGHT THOSE GIFTS YET? OR ARE YOU STILL UNDECIDED? Do not forget that we are giving 25 per cent off all Xmas Goods WE HAVE SOMETHING FOR ALL FATHER, MOTHER, SISTER, BROTHER OR SWEETHEART SEE OUR WINDOWS FOR SUGGESTIONS IirYLER'S, CLARKE'S, LOWNEY'S, OANONG'S CHOCOLATES LARGEST STOCK IN NELSON HAVE Vi ii: REOIST'BRED FOR TOE «50.00 DRAWING SHOP EARLY The Poole Drug Co., Ltd. ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE THE REXALL STORE WE CLOSE AT 9 p.m. PHONE 25 DAY OR NIGHT. Make Spectacleware the Popular Christmas Gift Eighty per cent of the people over forty-five years of age are troubled with failing vision. A pair of glasses, properly fitted, would he a constant pleasure and comfort to the recipient. Our presentation enrd scheme Is worth investigating. R. L. DOUGLASS THE GRADUATE OPTICIAN AND OPTOMETRIST Certified by a Provincial Board of Examiners In Optometry. Room IP, K. W. C. Block. er*T nf the Knntenav district, reeentl, voted unanimously In favor of n co. operative organization undqi* lb,- ag- i-lcultural act of mi::, and "Whereas, wise instruction as to th" best methods of organization air" management is needed very much av.c would be highly appreciated 'bv all, "Therefore, resulved that t'i|s organization hereby most enrnevtlv urg' thr government of British Columbia to place nt onee a. suitable man no--- mnnontly in the field whoso duty wil" -be to visit all sections of the province conducting an educational campaign Dlong these llnpfi and assistins- in the nroDcr organization of such bodies nr will most, effectively secure the desired ends. NEED MORE APPLICATIONS FOR PACKING SCHOOL To (tat-* Tt. T. Hickes, secretary of the West Kootenav Farmers' Institute, 1ms received application.- from five persons who wisb to Join the pro- nosed packing sohoql whieh is- In Iv held by the provincial government al Kelson next -March if a sufficient number nf appllciitions Is received. The minimum nurn-bo-* .for n ehs** Ir 20 so that seven additional mme-: must be secured lief ore npolicatlo- for a clem en f-tra tor can be made tc the government. As this •ipplleaH"-- nhoulrl tie sent in a- soon ns pois'b'' Mr. Hickes would like to receive ad dltlonnl names at a** early dale. A very pretty calendar of I"1 which U bein^r distributed dnrlntr th holiday *-eaKon Is lhat nf M*-Qrpjro Bros., pliotogranber.s. The ca!en-"*ir are verv a'rtlsticallv gotten no and a** mounted, some witb local : r-cner* of more than n BMB o'clock; employed boys, 7 11. H o'clock; young men 8: Ifi to 1" '''dock, lri Jensen vs. Mncdoniild hi chambers yesterday morning 1-3. C, yVrugge obtained an order for judgment on an agreement. The nd'ourned meeting nf the sehirol board will hn held at the city bull at 7:30 o'clocjc this evening-. si tr; J. K. Tnylor loft on the last night for Burton City. lie expects to return to Nelson tomorrow even in pr. Our Christmas Neckwear is better this year than ever 50c, 75c, $1.00 to $2.00 We are aware that good old ".SI. Nick" finds it very hard \Vork filling Men's Hocks with suitable gifts—gifts they'll appreciate. A Man Likes Something He Can Wear Get Ills presents whero he always buys his wearables. Get them here, nnd then yon can't go wrong. SILK StISPENDBRS HANDKERCHIEFS SHIRTS SMOKING JACKETS MUFFLERS UNDERWEAR DRESSING GOWNS, NECKWEAR, 'iij$J)ij GLOVES, Kti\, Ele. Etc., Ete. Etc., Etc. COME IN AND SEE WHAT WE CAN DO FOR HIM EMORY & WALLEY MEN'S TOGGERY NELSON NEWS OF THE DAY Taylor left last night for J. N. McLeod will leave on the Crow boat Ibis morning for Plctou, is', a. Three men, each charged with being drunk and disorderly were brought before Poliee Magistrate Irvine yesterday morning. Oiig was fined $10 and costs and two wore discharged with a warning. .Selection of trades and labor conn-. cll candidates for the civic olectlons, will -be one of the matter8 which will come before that organization at a meeting In Miners* Union hall nt 8; o'clock this evening. To form nn organization to get out the voln in favor of the street railway, bylaws which will come bofore- tho people on Monday next Is the rtbjeofr of a meeting of eitjzenB which will- take place at 8 o'clock tills evening In thf. cltv council ohamher. It .is expected tlmt ther0 will ho a large attendance of thoao interested in the passage of Ihe measures. There will h{. only one car In oner- ntlon again today on the street rail- wav system hut the necessary repair parti- for the car thut is out of commission are expected to arrive- tonight and if so both ears will he in operation on Wednesday, <3o to A. S, Horswlll & Co, for nil kinds of feed for stock or poultry, beef scraps, oyster shell, Unseed meal, grits-, flax seed, ground bone, oil cake meal. 215-4 Investment Opportunities Wo have particular*- of several good investments In First Mortgage, Rental nnd Bond Securities; Price rango from $100 to $7,000, and yield good returns on the money Invested. Ask for particulars. Stocks Let us handle your buying and Belling orders. Wo are in close touch with the markets, and buy or sell on commission. St Denis & Lawrence ; r' 606~"War4 St.