~ H£> DAILY NEWS CLA88IFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Are An Effective Sailing Faroe " ■»■ .... '■■■_■■ .<:»ia.ve slnco Saturday night attacked Rtho British liner Wayfarer, the French bloamer Frederic Franck and the little [steamer President. The Wayfarer Is |bolng towed into Quocnstown In a ^sinking condition, tho Franck was (towed Into Plymouth and tho President was still afloat when its crew of to loft It j i QTJEENSTOWN, April 13, 2:32 a.m. ,—The Harrison lino steamor Wayfarer |is on its way to this port In tow of ;tho steamer Framfield. It was badly |dumagod by an explosion Sunday while off the Scilly Islands. Lato last night jitho Wayfarer was 13 miles off Queens- town hardbor and it wus expected that (Continued on Page Two.) BRINGS THE RESCUED KOBE. April 13.—The Blue Funnel lie steamer Oanfa from Seattle bus arrived here with passengers from the steamer Minnesota, which ran on a rock Sunday night. DRAFTS REPLY TO KAISER But Secretary Bryan Has Nothing to Say About Subject Under Consideration. (By Daily Newa Leased Wiro.) WASHINGTON', Aurll 12.—.President. Wilson, loday had under consideration a draff, of a roply to be made to 'Count con Bornstorff, Gorman ambassador, relative to tho question of preventing tiio shipments of arms to tho alltos unless foodstuffs wero permitted to reach Germany's civilian population. "Wo havo the subject -under consideration and I am not prepared to discuss it,'' was all Secretary Bryan would say. Q&p4 «. UNEMPLOYED TO

(By Dally Newa Leased Wire.) «> VANCOUVER, B.C., April 12. 3> -—Although no official states' ment was made by tho mayor 3> regarding tho conforeuco which outside tho city and that tho <§» men would bo put to clearing ■P land. PEOPLE OF RUSSIA GAIN PROSPERITY THROUGH WAR i ] (By Daily Nowa Leased Wire.) MSWROGRAD, April 12.—Tho opinion was expressed today by Plenro U Bark, Russian minister of finance, fiat economically considered', tho war has .boon a Mossing to tho people of "is country. Discussing tho financial id social aspect ot tho war In an ;erv!ew with tho Associated Press, . 'Bark said: "Notwithstanding (the depressing tod paralyzing effect of the war the Russian peasant class is more prosperous than at any previous dine in tbo history of the country. It is not difficult to account for this unusual prosperity. By virtue of the allowance made by the government to the tfiamUlcs of soldiers, which exceeds She earning power of tho soldiers, tho total Income of these families Is greater than In time of peace." "What about vodka!" was asked. "It was tho prohibition of the salo of vodka which is primarily responsible ifor tlie ameliorated condition of tho peasant," tho minister replied. "It la not necessary to invent theories," he continued, "to explain why Russian farmers should be more prosperous for the actual fact Is that this prosperity Is everywhere noticeable. Before tho war the average yearly saving deposits amounted to from $15,000,00(1 to $20,000,000, while In the month of January alone about $30,000,- 000 was deposited;'' "What about the crops?" "The farmers have been fortunate In being compelled to hold their sup- (Continued on Pago Two.) Shop Boys Almost Unobtainable in London-^Carters and Common Laborers Are Needed (By Dally Newa Leased Wire.) LONDON, April 12.—By K. A. 11c- Kensdc.—London's great voluntary recruiting campaign began yesterday when upon air gatherings wero held throughout the suburbs and" military bauds paraded the main streets. It Is anticipated that the government's attitude toward conscription will be moulded by the result of this appeal. The shortage of mult, labor is dally making itself more felt. Shop boys are almost Unobtainable, even district messenger companies aro using a number of old men and many shops vainly advertise for lads. Carters and common laborers are badly wanted. Thero is a shortage of doctors in tlie civilian hospitals. Owing to the large military demands women are now employed us ticket collectors, examiners and carriage cleaners at somo of tiie principal'stations. Women leaders urge tlie admission of women into responsible posts of tho civil service outside the post office on lines recently recommended by the civil service commission. Tills would release many young men and relieve the distress now existing among a large class of educated women. MAJORITY REPOR TED BV HOUSE DR. PIGEON BECOMES PASTOR AT TORONTO TORONTO, April 12.—At a congte- gatlon meeting of Bloor street Presbyterian church today Rev. Prof. O. C. Pigeon of Westminster ball, Vancouver, was invited to become colleague pastor at a salary of $SG0O a year. WRONG MAN GETS Similarity in Names Cause of Release of Convict Serving Fifteen Years for Killing. (By Daily Nowa Leasod Wire.) OTTAWA, April 1^.—A -peculiar similarity in tlie names of two men doing timo for manslaughter caused justice to nod at the capital. The Canadian governmieiit, owing to the mistake, released the wrong man and there is consternation in the department of Justice. The department heard last Saturday that It had made tho mistake. A search of the records today revealed tho strange error. Thomas M. ltiley, who a year ago ■was given a 15-year manslaughter sentence for kilting a bartender in London, reeontly wrote his thanks to a London clergyman for efforts mado to secure his release. The clergyman had; made no such efforts and his surprised inquiry showed that the wrong man was freed. It developed that tho Canadian government had intended to grant a pardon to Thomas Riley, who two years ago was given seven years for killing Ms wife in Hamilton. Conditions of health and extenuating circumstances connected with tho mode of l'lfo of the woman killed led tho government to Its decision, A new pardon will be made out for the Hamilton Thomas ittlloy. An effort will be made to ^ have Thomas M. Riley extradicted from the United States, whither he went, and put back in to complete lids sentence. However, justice officials, have little hope that they wiill succeed. The rhan wrote the clergyman that bo was now livimg nn exeniptary life lu Missouri, ' g& No "Vote Is Taken-Precipi- tate Change Has Been Avoided (By Dally Newa Leased Wiro.) OTTAWA, April 12;—After a debate lusting 10 hours tlie house at 1 o'clock this morning adopted tbo majority report of the committee which con due t- ed tho inquiry into tho boots supi'llcd tho Canadian soldiers. No veto was taken, the motion to adopt the report being declared "carried on division." On the opposition side*nf tbe bouse, speaking was confined to the three members of the committee nf inquiry. For the government tho four members who framed the majority report, Chairman Middlebro, Sir James Atkins, J. A. Ralnvllle and F. B. McCurdy spoke, as did also Sir Robert Borden and Major-Gen. Hughes. The prime minister and tbo minister of militia wound up the debate. Sir Bobort maintained that there was nothing in the evidence to justify the findings of the Liberal members, who, ho asserted, were actuated by a petty desiro to make political capital, They had refrained, lie said, from making any reference to the weather either at Vnlcartiar or Salisbury plain nd hud ignored the evidence of the soldier who bad said tho boots had given good service on the plain. Liberals Chose the Bcot He said that ho was nut prepared tc say that the type of boot selected by the Liberals waa the best type that could be selected but it was the typo the present gowniniont had found when it .came into office. 'V new Inquiry had been held and the permanent officers of the department, appointed by the late government, hud reaffirmed their approval of this boot nnd declined to adopt tho British boot. Did the hon. gentleman opposite suggest that these officials were not competent? Mr. Macdonald interposed that the minister took the full responsibility for the boots before the committee. Tho premier replied that On, Hughes had said lhal a lighter bent wets bettor adapted to tills country than the British bout and there waa much to be said for that attitude. Sir Robert said that he uftdorslood that tho boots with fow exception*1 wore up to sample. He wus glud thai tho evidence reflected no discredit on the manufacturers. Mr. Macdonald had said that the boot adopted in 1905 was not tbe boot used in Jaouth Africa, It was not tho same boot because il was a better boot. If that was not tho case then Mr. Macdonald was making a forclblo charge against the administration which he hud supported for years. Potty Political Capital Sir Robert thought that the members of the committee would bo anxious to present a fair statement of tho fuels. There had been ho refer- once in the minority report to the evidence given by tbo returned soldiers who had told the committee that they had worn the boots for weeks und thai even under tho conditions which prevailed they had given good .service. This made it clear that the object of tlie minority members of the committee wus not to get at tbe truth but to make petty political capital. Dealing With tho charge that tbo government bad taken no action to lm- G E1AN IPS TRY 0 CUT WAY THROUGH Attempt Is Made to Rush Guard Off Norwegian Coast, to Divert Main Fleet (By Daily News Leased Wiro.) LONDON, April 12.—By F. A. ftfe-. Kenzie.—Exact details aro unobtainable hero concerning the real significance of the German cruiser activity off the west Norwegian coast. H has been open knowledge that some .such move was expected and the general belief is that tlie German cruiser squadron, including tho vessels badly damaged in a former battle, now repaired, attempted to rush our northern protecting guard for a double purpose, in order to raid British shipping and divert a largo portion of the British fleet, thus rendering an attack by tho main German fleet possible. Everything indicates that this attempt failed. (Continued on Pago Two.) «$> NORTH SEA FIRING <•> REMAINS MYSTERY ® «. _— <8> •3> (By Dally Nowa Leased Wire.) <•> 3> iLONtDON, April 13.—The <£ <§> mystery of the North sea firing <$ <$>> on Wednesday night remains unsolved so Car as tbo general •§ <$> public is concerned. EXPLOSON TERRIFIC A .ISLAND TOWN Old Fortress Centre in Shetlancls Scene of Loss of Many Lives —No Details (By Dally Nows Leased Wiro.) ABERDEEN, Scotland, April 13, 1:15 a.m.—The Free Press pub- I lishes tho following from Loiwick, Shetland Islands: "A terrible explosion has occurred. Harbor street Was wrecked and many lives were lost. . No details arc obtainable as yet. Letwick is situated on the east coast of the mainland. It is defended by an old fort, dating from the time of .Cromwell, and is one of the chief stations in Scotland for the royal naval reserve. Leiwlok Is tho capital of the Shetland archipelago. Municipal Employees Receive Letters Telling Them They Have Been Transferred to Factories. (By Dally News Leased Wire.) LONDON". April 13, 2:05 a.m.—Tlie government's search for men to make munitions of war took on a new" phase yesterday. The inspector visited the offices of the municipal authorities at Surbltou and examined tho lists of all the workmen employed by the municipality, 18 of whom will receive communications from the war office Indicating that they have been transferred to work on munitions. The Inspector said that all the local authorities would he placed in the same position shortly. Z SORE TO INTERN IS BELIEF Ship Is Leaking and Engines Are in Bad Shape—Captain Says He Will Repair. (By Dally News Leasod Wiro.) NEWPORT NEWS, Va., April 12.— Tha German merchant raider Kron- prinz Wilhelm will not be permitted to go Into drydoek at the shipyards here until Lieut-Cant. Thlftrfelder, its commander, makes formal1 request for Unto to complete such repairs as ho deems necessary to make his vessel seaworthy. Capt. Thiorfclder told Collector Hamilton tonight he could not do so before tomorrow. Exports from Newport News who examined the ship today found It leaking slightly and its boilers in bad condition. Unofficially it was learned thut the vessel would require extensive repairs. That was taken to indicate tho ship will eventually he forced to intern. Tlie German captain, however, is Insistent lie must hasten to repair his ship and return upon his work as a merchant raider. lie discharged today officers and men of the British ships Tainar and Ooloby, whom he brought here, and they were transferred to tho British steamer Cassandra, which sailed tonight lor England. CONTINUE DEBATE ON LOAN TO RAILWAY EDMONTON, Alta., April 12.—The debatQ on tho proposal to advance a loan not exceeding $2,000,000 to the Central Hallway ot Canada, a J, D. JfcArthur lino from McLcllaii on the Uunvogun lino to Peace River Cross- Ing, wus continued in tho legislature today. It was expected that a vote would bo reached tonight, but whon tho hour for adjournment came tho debato had not boen concluded. AT LOSS OF SUBMARINE British Measures Are Proving Effective—New Plungers Larger, Carry Moro Torpedoes (By Daily Nowa Leased Wire.) LONDON, April 12.—By I'\ A. McKenzie.—The intense German anger over tho loss of tho U2D und Hs commander, "uur immortal Wbnnlngen," Is undoubtedly largely due to the German mystification over the new British methods of dealing wlfli German submarines. Theso methods ure evidently growing of£ect|vo, but the authorities keep absolutely silent concerning them here, content to let results speak for themselves. Iluciuestionubly, however, tlie Germans are bringing into service increasing numbers of submarines of size, power and capacity nftver before known and currying much greater stocks of torpedoes. GENERAL PAU RECEIVES GREAT WELCOME TO PARIS (By Dally News leased Wire.) 1'A.KIS, April 12.—Gen. Gerald Pau, who recently Iiiib beon travollng in Russia, the Balkan states und Italy, on a political mission, arrived at the Lyons railroad station this morning. An immense crowd of people gavo tho general a warm welcome. Ho was recognized by a detachment, ot young rocruits, which cheered him. Replying to this greeting .the general waved his hat 'and cried: "Long live tho class of 191G." The general was clad in civilian attire. He wns reoelvod at the station by his son, who is a lieutenant in the 211th chasseurs, and a representative of the ministry of war, 50c. '/si MONTH S9> RETIREMEM"Of MONS NEWFOUNDLANDER SAFE (Canadian Associated! Press Cable.) LONDON, April 13.—Seaman Philip Wheeler, ILNjK., from Newfoundland, who previously was. reported among tho missing of the lost auxiliary cruiser Clan Macnaughton, is officially stated not to have been on board when tho vessel was lost. JOIN ARMY GLADLY Class of 19-Year Old Youths Sing Joy. fully as They Eniraln— Physically Sound. (By Daily News Leased Wire.) PAlRIS, April 12.—Paris was enlivened last night and today by gay crowds oi tho 191G class recruits, parading tho streets to the strains of the Marseillaise and other patriotic songs previous to departing to join their regiments in the centre and south of Prance. Beginning with 5 o'clock in the afternoon, the railroad stations wero crowrded with the re- crutts and their friends. All street car lines running toward the stations carried singing and shouting youths, the hoys being as jolly as if they were out for a picnic. These 19-yeaT-old recruits compare favorably with thoso of previous levies and they showed the better effect ot physical training in preparation for their service iu the army. All appeared to be full of confidence aud they departed without a sign of reluctance or regret. DEATHS IN CANADIAN FORCE AT FRONT ANNOUNCED (By Daily News Leased Wiro.) OTTAWA, April 12.—Casualties among members of tlie overseas force announced tonight arc: 1st Battalion. Killed in action—Pte. James Fair- bairn, March 18; next of kin Mrs. L. Fairbairn, Edinburgh. 2nd Battalion. Wounded—Pte. TC. Kurbartcht, formerly 0th battalion, March SO; returned to duty April 2. 4th Battalion. Killed in action—Pte. Georgo Edward King. March 31; next of kin MaiHlia King. Gorleston-on-Sea, England. Sth Battalion. Dead—Pte. Frank H. Robertson, April 12, 10 stationary hospital, St. Omer, spinal meningitis; next of kin J. S. Robertson, London, England. Dealli—Alfred Cutting, April 1, with jouudiee; next of kin Daniel Cutting. London, Ont. COL MARLON DAVIS TO LEAD BATTALION Vancouver Man Will Command Interior Regiment Is Report—Is Graduate of Kingston Col. Davis of Vancouver will command tiie 51th battalion, It is reported It is expeeled, says the report, that recruiting will start within a few' days and that the staff and officers will be seleeted from the interior as far as possible. W. Mahlon Davis was born in 1S67 and graduated from the Royal Military college, Kingston, In 1880. He wus made a colonel in 1908 and placed un the retired list in 1910. ^^■^P^^^P^P^^^A^^P^P-P-P ,., MAN DRIFTED AWAY ON AN ICE FLOE «> (By Daily News Leased Wire.) <8> NOME. Alaska, April 12.— <•• Nativo seal hunters are rcport- * ed in despatches received from ••> * ley Cape, on tho Arctic coast,

v rooncd on an ico floe which was '•'. drifting In tho southwesterly * <•• direction toward Wrangel is- land. The natives believed him •* expedition or a survivor of the -P 'h wrecked schooner Now Jersey. -P him but un off-shore wind blew the lee floe out of reach. ^ «, ® Czar's Troops Press Down on Plains of Hungary FIERCEST BATTLE OF WAR BRINGS VICTORY Yioleiit Battle Develops in Region of Uzsok Pass- Booty Taken (By Daily News Leasod Wiro.) LONDON, April 12.—With tho capture by the Russians of almost all the main chain of mountains tho battle of tho Carpathians, which has lasted upward of 80 days, is apparently leaching a termination over an extenBlve front and the Russians are said to ho moving at various points by railways and roads along the rivers and streams down tho southern slopes toward the plains of Hungary. This movement, If it continues successfully, will, in tlie view of Russian military authorities, compel tho retirement with little or no fighting ot tiio Auslans and Germans who aro still north of ihe Carpathians, to tho east of Uzsok pass, and in Eastern Galieia and Bukowlna. The battle whicli lias been thus successfully conducted by the Russians was, (rem all accounts, one of the fiercest of the war, and tlie manner iu which the Russians uvercamc t'le difficulties ut mountain fighting In midwinter has been the subject of praiso by those who witnessed the operations or arc acquainted with the country traversed. Violent Battle Develops. PETROGRAD, April 12.—Tho following official statement was issued tonight: "To the west of tlie middle Niemen thero were isolated engagements today. Near Ossowobs and lu the region of Edvabano and between tiio Pisa anrt Omuleft rivers there were artillery duels. An attack by the Germans against tlie village of Szafrankio failed. "in tiio Carpathians, in tlie direction of Rostoki, on April 10, we repulsed by our fire at short range large forces of tiio enemy which were repeatedly attacking us. , Wc made sonic progress and In doing so developed a violent battle iu tlie region of Uzsok pass, Which tiie oneniy still holds. "We captured here three guns and about 709 prisoners. "In the direction of tile Stry rivor wo repulsed attacks un the Rosoehaez- Oravosil-Koslouwa-Rohanka trout, inflicting enormous losses on the enemy. "Tlie enemy hits held bill 992 sincu April 9, but Kosiouwa and tin: adjoining positions remain in lur hands. "In the other sections there lias been no essential change.-' HAKES STATEMENT T HORSE DEAL A. D. Foster of Nova Scotia Says Keever and Woodsworth Old Their Work for Nothing. (By Daily Newa Leased Wire.) OTTAWA, April iJ.—Excite ment ran higli in liie public accounts committed toduy whon A, P. Foster took tho aland to tell of iiis part hi the purchase of horses for the overseas contingent in Kings county, X. S„ of which Mr. Foster is the representative in parliament. "So far no charge has beon preferred against me in connection with the investigation," lie began. "I have * therefore nothing to defend except certain insinuations in the newspapers." IIo went on to say that lie ha-d been asked by Lieut.-Col. N'eill, chief of the voterinary staff of the military department, to niuko up tlie complement of horses required] at Valcartier. lie had consented to do so, and had signed checks for tlie purchases, but had taken no commission himself, nor (Continued on Pago Two.) SCRUTINEERS WILL WATCH BALLOTING AT THE FRONT (By Daily Newa Leased Wiro.) OTTAWA, April 12.—iXho bill in rc- gurd to soldier votes 1ms been reprinted with a number of amendments Incorporated by the minister of justice, in accordance with bis suggestions when in committee. The principal amendment provides for the appointment of six scrutineers to look after tbe interests of each party in regurd to distribution and marking of the ballots by the soldiers at the front. It Is provided that three of these scrutineers shall be appointed on the nomination of tbe premier und threo on tho nomination of the leader of tho opposition. One of each nomination may bo present at the distribution of ballot papers and envelopes, tlie mark- lny of the ballots and tho posting: of tbo same to thu clerk of the crown in chancery. The traveling and living expenses arc to bo paid out of the consolidated revenue fund. PETITION AGAINST PROPOSEO AUDIT OF CIVIC BOOKS (By Daily Newa Leased Wire.) RKGINA, Sask., April 12.—In an e stop the city spending the sum of $S,70U for an "Independent" audit, of the city's books for the past six years, a petition will be presented to the council at a special meeting to bo hold tomorrow. The trades and labor council and prominent business men havo taken the matter up and 20(1 names will bo on a petition to "atop a useless waste of money" when the council meets. PAGE TWO Xfce %m &*& TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 1915 AFTERNOON NEWS SUMMARY Qllt of Despatch*! In Day Telegraphic Service. From Russian sources It is reported that the Invasion 08 Hungary has begun. A. despatch from Lemburg, Galicla, says 1he Russians are advancing successfully along a wide front between Bartfeld and Uzsok, descending the southern slope of the Carpathians and pressing back the Austrians in the Dukla region. The Meuse-Moselle region is still the scene of the principal contest in ♦.he west. Although the French attacks have been made with1 fnoreasing vigor Berlin reports than, nothing has 'been accomplished by these tactics. Naval Battle Rumored. London, heard rumors today of another naval engagement oft Scarborough on tho English coast. No significant developments tn France or Belgium are recorded in today's official statement. Along the line between the Oise and the Aisne fighting is reported, but there are no indications as to Its extent or result. Further west In this region, . which has been contested fiercely during the last week, the battles of yesterday were less violent. The German war office again says that the French attacks were repulsed. Steamer Wayfarer Torpedoed. LONDON, April 12.—The Harrison line steamer Wayfarer has been torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine, according to a message received here by a news agency. Details of the incident are lacking. Another message from Liverpool says the Wayfarer has not gone down hut is making for Queenstown In tow. The vessel was torpedoed off the SclHy Islands, according to this report The owners of the Wayfarer say they have no Information. The Wayfarer was 505 feet long and registered 6222 tons. INJURED IPS ARE TOWED INTO PORT (Continued from Page One.) several hours would elapse before H would reach port. The first report that the Wayfarer had been beacned proved to be erroneous. According to the latest information no lives were lost. FALMOUTH, April Iii.—Survivors ot the steamer Wayfarer who have been landed here say that shortly after 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon off BcUly islands, as passengers and crew were about to undergo a lifeboat practise, a terrific explosion occurred deep down, seemingly In the steamer's hold. No submarine was seen either before ur after the explosion and it could nol be tald whether the explosion was due tu a mine or torpedo. Orders were given for the launching uf the boats but owing to the choppy «ea the operation of getting the boats away was a hazardous one. The crew pulled for about two hours, the boats being in constant danger from waves. Jiut finally a collier was sighted and the boats reached it after a — ird struggle. Later 120 men were transferred tu tho collier Newlyn and the collier then took the Wayfarer in tow fur Queenstown. QUEEN OF BELGIANS BROKEN WITH GRIEF LONDON.—"I saw the queen of the Helglans today," writes a Scottish soldier from the front to relatives in London. "I had gone up to the ruined cathedral with one of my officers for the afternoon service. While we were there the queen arrived. "She came unexpectedly. No one, bo far as I know, dreamed of her coming. She was dressed with what I can ouly describe as religious simplicity—a severely plain costume and a tourist cap. Her companions were a Belgian officer and her physician. So far aa I could hear no word was spoken. "Her majesty fascinated mc. She was as one who is weighed down with grief; her eyes were tho eyes of one who haa cried lomg, and could cry no more. She stood looking at the burnt and battered walls of the sacred building, awe-insplrcd, broken, crushed. She acknowledged our salute with a melancholy -smile." The Impression One Makes plays u big part in deciding for success or failure. The healthy-looking man usually leaves a mighty good impression—a big advantage In getting ahead In the world. Keen minds and stout bodies ure largely a matter of eating the right kind of food. Grape-Nuts FOOD made of choice wheat and malted barley, supplies, ail the nutriment of the grain, including tho mineral elements required hy Nature for building actlvo brahis and vigorous bodies. Grape-Muta has becomo a household word in thousands of happy, prosperous homes. "There's a Reason'' MADE IN CANADA Sold by Grocers everywhere. Canadian Postum Cereal Co., Ltd., Windsor, Ont. had he charged anything for his expenses. "Now I am ready to submit myself for any questions that may he asked," he said. Did Not Wish to Act. Mr. Foster said that lie had bought 428 horses at an average price of $170.31 between Aug. Ill and Sept. 4, at various places in his own constituency of Kings, in Halifax, and in Hants and Annapolis counties. He had gone to Col. Nelll on Aug. 24 and asked him to appoint A. F. Parker, a farmer ot Kings county, to superintend the purchase ot horses in Nova Scotia. Col. Nelll had told him that the remount depots had already been arranged for and at present there was no intention of buying any horses in Nova Scotia. Three days later Col. Nelll had notified him that 800 more horses were needed at once for Valcartier and had asked him If he would go to Nova Scotia and assist the veterinarians in the purchase, "t thought the matter over carefully," he said, "and I wrote to Col. Nelll, suggesting Mr. Parker again, but told him that If it would! in no wise affect me as a member I would go." Then he went to St. John, where he met G. H. Oates, secretary of the Conservative association in Kings county, explained tho facts to him and asked him if he would represent him in the purchase of horses. Mr. Carvell asked to know how Mr. Keever and T. C. Woodworth were connected with the purchases. Buyers Not Selling Fox Stock. Mr. Foster said that Mr. Keever was a partner of Mr. Woodsworth and was general manager of the Fortuna gold mine In Arizona. He had also beon a mining engineer with concerns In San Francisco, Boston and New York. Both were ex-Canadians who had large business interests. Neither or them were Interested in black fox stock, ho declared, which Foster was selling at that time. Keever, he said, had come to Ottawa from Kentvllle, Foster's home in Kings county. Keever was merely an acquaintance. He did not know whero ho had met him before. It might have been a year before and he thought he had been Introduced to him by Woodsworth. Tho latter had been with Mr. Foster when the subject ot buying horses In Nova Scotia had been first broached by Col. Nelll and, when the latter asked Foster to undertake the purchase ot horses, It had been suggested that Woodsworth should .go with lilin to Nova Scotia. "How about McKay?" asked Mr. Carvell. "Keever made tho arrangement about him," replied Mr. Foster. "I was away at the time." Mr. Foster explained that he had signed the checks in payment for the horses purchased by McKay, Keever and Woodsworth, and had bunded them over to Oates, with instructions that they should be 'paid when tho receipts were turned in, showing that purchases had actually been made. Men Have Vouchers. Mr. Carvell naked' as to the disappearance oi the vouchers and receipts which were last heard ot in the possession of Mr. Keever. "Where are these receipts and vouchers now?" u&ked Mr. Carvell. "In the hands of Keever and Woods- worth, the men who should havo them," replied Mr. Foster. Have you made any attempt to g?t these receipts?" Saw Them In Boston. Mr. Foster explained that he did not know what Keever's address was but that he had written to tho Boston address of Mr. Woodsworth t> sci where he could he located. Up to the present time he had had no word from Keever, but he had received n note from Woodsworth saying that as soon ns lie could arrange hU private business and get his hands on the receipts be wculd be glad to como to Ottawa and give evldenc3. "Did you seo Keever and Woods- worlh a week ago In Bor'ou?' atked Mr. Carvell. Mr. Foster admitted that he had met Woodsworth casually thv und Keever at a distance, but did not have a chance to talk to him. "Did you try to get the receipts?" Mr. Foster said that Woodsworth told him he would appear before the committee as soon as lie could. "And did you not tell him that the houso would prorogue In a few days?" Did Not Try to Get Papers. Mr. Foster did not think he had nor had he made any effort to get the checks and receipts. He did not think either Keever or Woodsworth had any statement as to the details of the purchase and he had not tried to get any from them. "You believed parliament might prorogue any duy and you left it at that?" "I do not know whether 1 believed It or not," replied Mr. Foster. He added that he bad suggested to Mr. Woodsworth that ho should come buck to Ottawa with him last ThurS' day, but the lattor had replied that he could not come then because of private business. "Did you ask Keever to come hero at all?" "No." "Why wero Keever and Woods- worth delegates to buy horses at all?" Worked Free of Charge. Mr. Foster explained that ho knew tbo men wero Canadians and would not charge any expenses. "Moro patriotism," suggested Mr. Carvell. "Any other reasons?" "None whatever,'' replied Mr. Foster. He added that he was responsible for asking Woodsworth and tho latter asked Koover and Keever apparently asked McKay. The witness said he did not think of anyone In his own constituency at the time who might havo dono tho work free of charge. "You took the two former Canadians down there because they were willing to work for nothing. Do you believe that they did not get anything out of It?" Mr. Fostor said he did not think that they did. , "You're nn Idiot it you don't know all about it. It's the most contemptible steal ever pulled oft in Canada," declared Mr. Carvell. As to the connection of Mr. McKay, secretary of the chief government whip in tho commons, with the purchasing of horses, Mr. Foster disclaimed any responsibility. McKay had been em- Ployed by Keever and it was Keever who had paid McKay $150 for his expenses. Keever did) not charge anything for any outlays he had made and had been given nothing by Mr. Foster for expense account. "Do you believe Keever gave McKay $150 out of his own pocket and never .got anything back for It?" asked Mr. Carvell. "I believe he did." Took Word for It. Asked as to how he had made up his statement for Col. Nelll, showing that the 428 horses had heen actually purchased .and that $72,000 had been actually paid for them, Mr. Foster explained that he and Mr. Oates had checked over the receipts with Keever and Woodsworth to see that the totals came out right. He had, however, not made up any detailed statement. Oates checked' up the prices and Foster checked up the number of horses. "I felt I was dealing with honest men," he declared, "and I took their word for It." "Where Is the list you checked up from?" Mr. Carvell asked. "I probably threw it In the waste- paper basket," replied Mr. Foster lamely. He declared that he would not like to swear that he had knowledge of every one of the receipts which the two men had, but he would guarantee that the total was all right. 'He had never had any conversation with any of the men about profits, he said. 'He had not discussed the question with McKay since the case came before the committee, although McKay had been around; the house every day. Instructions had been given to Keever and Woodsworth when they started out to buy the horses that the average price should1 be $170. Not Talk With Government. "And," commented Mr. Carvell, "when the checks were made out they figured out to just about that amount, In accordance with your arrangement with the department?" The witness averred that he had not handled a cent of the money himself but hadl merely signed the checks along with the veterinary Inspector, when the proper representations had been made that the horses were bought and the money was to be turned over to the fanners who sold them. To Hon. Dr. Reid, Mr. Foster said that he had not conferred with any member of the government or any other official except Col. Nelll and possibly in a casual way with Gen. Flset, before he had undertaken to act for the government. Col. Nelll Is now at the front Rejocted Many Horses. G. H. Chlmpan. Kentvllle N.S., appeared before the committee at the ■morning session. Mr. Chipman is the man who on behalf of the department of militia examined horses purchased for the expeditionary force in Kings county, it was at one of theso sales, it will be recalled!—uccordlog to evidence given hy one of the vendors last week—that the department had bought an old mare which bad been rejected at the time of the South African war because It was too old. Immediately this evidence was given endeavors were made to secure tbe presence of Chipman. Chipman told the committee that he bad practised as a veterinary surgeon in Kcntville and was a graduate of the Ontario veterinary college, Toronto. As inspector of horses for the government, Chipman said, he was engaged by Mr. Keever. The witness first examined horses at Kentvllle in company with another veterinary. The horses he passed were examined in the mouth for age. Cavalry horses were put under saddle and artillery liorsos were run up and down In harness. Mr. Rhodes—Did you give thorn a thorough examination? "Yes, I did." Out of 75 to 100 iiorses submitted about 30 were purchased, he said. Mr. Rhodes—Do you say that the horses passed by you were sound horses? "Yes." "What salary did you get?" "Ten dollars a day." Sprung at Knees; Not Unsound. At Wolfvilic out of 80 or loll horses submitted, 28 were passed. Chipman was questioned as to the horse sold by John Selfrldgo at Wolf ville. Selfrldge swore that tho horse bad a cough. "t asked Selfrldge if the horse was sound," Chipman testified, "and ho said it was. Selfrldge said it had a cough hut I never heard it could although I had It under observation for several hours." Mr. Rhodes—Do you know Harvey? "Yes, I have known him 15 or 20. years." "Harvey swore that he sold a horse for $150 and that this horse was knee- sprung. Do you remember that horse? "I do; it was raised near my own home." "How long have you known this horse?" "I have known It for a long period." The horse, Chipman said, was about 10 years old. Mr. Rhodes—Was the horse sprung at tho knees? "It was. It was foaled that way. But It was not badly sprung." "Did this make the horse unsound?" "No; I have driven It myself. I have raced It half a mile. It was a good horse." "And you say It was suitable for a cavalry horse?" "Yes; I would have been willing to pay $150 for it myself." Chipman, continuing, said that the farmers wero in a hurry to havo their horses examined. Theile would toe eight or ton at onco asking to have their horses looked ovor. Mr. Carvell—Is that any reason for Passing an Inferior horse to tho government? "No." Harvey Wat Horse Dealer. ■Mr. Davidson—Knowing Harvey, you would examine his horses more carefully? "Ho is a horse dealer." Mr. Davidson—Answer my question. The witness—Yes, I would. Mr. Carvell—There muBt havo been a fine examination of the rest. Dr. Reed—I think Harvey's horses should have boen examined more carefully. The remark aroused Mr. Curvell's anger. "I think that Is an uncalled for remark," he said. Mr. (Rhodes—Harvey said he sold a horse thnt was 30 years old. "It he did I did not pass It," said the witness. ' , "And.you passed all the horses purchased at' Kingston?" "Yes.V. ' "What' age was It?" "H was'id years old and sound, Harvey swore that he s°ld a house at least 18 years old and: spawined in both front legs. David Warnock. Liberal member for Macleod, and a veterinary surgeon, examined Chipman closely as to tho time he had, taken, in examining the horses. Examined a» to Wind. "How long would you take to examine horses SB to soundness of wind?" "Twenty-four hours' If you did it thoroughly." The horses pssBod at Berwick, Chip- man said were tested for wind by having a man ride them; in others they were driven in a wagon. Ho would not, he said, reject a horso because it had decayed molar teeth. I "I do not agree with you," remarked Dr. Warnock, "and I think if you pointed out to any remount officer that a horse had decayed molar teeth ho would not havo anything to do with it." After some further testimony a number of checks woro produced signed toy Mr. Foster, M.P., and the witness identified them. The aggregate wus between $19,000 and $20,000. "How did you sign tho checks along with Foster without seeing him'.'" "Mr. Foster's name wus on thorn whon they were brought to me." "Who brought thorn?" | "I think It was Mr. Keever nr Mr. Gakes, They wore together."; The witness said ho kept ho record of tho horses which were passed. A check for $8752, representing tho purchase of 12 horses was produced. Did you go over them and figure out the cost?" "No, sir." "What steps did you take to verity the checks as representing .worses actually bought?" "I was asked to Blgn tlie chocks." "Don't you think you slitned tho checks before the sale took .place?" "I don't think so." "You trusted tho others to do the straight filing?" "Yes." "You cannot swear that, ovory chock issued represented a horso purchased "I do not suppose I could." "Did you ever hour anyone complaining about not getting his money "No." "Harvey has said that ho sold horse which hud been once sold for $10, then for $15 and had once been exchanged for a drake and two ducks. Did you read that evidence In the Nova Scotia papers before you came here "Yes, I saw it the morning 1 camo up," "Have you made any investigation into the matter?" "No." GAIN PROSPER IK THROUGH WAR (Continued from J?agc OncO ply ot grain on account ot the difficulties of transportation, for grain is now at the highest price of the year "There is every reason to believe that the farmers will soon be able to dispose of their grain in foreign markets at a great advantage." Discussing the conference in Paris of the finance ministers of Russia, France and Great Britain for tbo consideration of financial problems arising from the war, M. Bark said; "One iresult was the formulation of an agreement with our allies to pool all the expenses of tho war. In accordance with this understanding Russia is to draw on' Creat Britain and France for money expended in the war while our oldies are to call upon Russia for grain which they need. "This is an excellent arrangement for all concerned, for while Russia has enormous resources It Is tn need of Immediate capital and our allies, on the other hand, have more capital than supplies. "I have already arranged a credit of $125,000,000 in France and $1: 000,000 in England, which 'Russia is to use at any time the occasion requires. We are on the point of making use of part of tho French credit." In response to a question regarding the recont increase of 30 per cent in the tariff M. Bark said: ."That is only a temporary affair, designed partly to make up for tho loss in revenue from the vodka traffic. I do not betieve that this temporary Increase In 'tariff will discourage trade with Russia. "In fact, Russia looks for a tremendous Increase in its trade with tho United States and its allies to replace the German trade existing boforo tlie war, "I am not an authority as to what kind of trade treaties will bo fo-m-^J at the end of tho war, but i ant sure everything will be done to ope l the Russian market to these countries ani not permit It to slip back to Germany "There is now a particular opportunity for the United SUces, for It, of all' countries to which w? lo >\ for trade, Is not crippled bytli? war." M. Bark was asked what measures are being employed to replace tho revenue formerly derived from vodka. "The amount of this revenue exceeded $450,000,000," ihe replied. "This Is being replaced' in a diversity of ways, Including a special war tax on railroad transportation, matches, sugar and most ordinary commodities." FOUND GUILTY OF NEiW YORK BOMB OUTRAGE NEW YORK, April 12—Frank Ab- arno and Carmen Carbone wero found guilty by a Jury late tonight on the change of having placed a bomb In St. Patrick's cathedral here on March 2. The Jury recommended clemency for both men. It was never a happy day for Sammy's painstaking father when his young hopeful's school report arrived at his 'Boston home. As for Sammy himself—well, ho was a philosopher. The awful day had come onco more, and father was 1n tho lowest depths of misery. "Sammy —Sammy," he groaned, "why is It that you are at tho bottom of your class again?" "What does It matter, father, whether I am at the top or the bottom?" queried t*»t wise youth. "They teach the same at both ends, you know." LIBERA! SEO FOR BOOTS (Continued from Pago One.) prove the character of the boots, Sir Robert said this was capable of a perfectly reasonable explanation. Aftor the subcommittee ot the council had dealt with the matter tho government had received further suggestions and advice us to the type of boots heat suited for soldiers. There was no demand to make any precipitate change On the advice of tho minister it had been deemed advisable to wait until the committee of inquiry had made Us report. Want Canadian Boots Again Mr. Macdonald and Mr. Ncsbltt emphasized moro particularly tho arguments that tho boots were not suitable for military service. They said that this had been proven by all the regimental boards In Canada and at Salisbury plain, as well as by the statement of Gen. Alderson. They said the government had been guilty of neglect and incapacity in not making a change. Gen. Hughes quoted a number of letters from Canadian soldiers which stated that they were glad to get back to the Canadian boot after wearing the heavier British footwear for a while. He said that Canadian soldiers • Franco were demanding a return to the Canadian boot. The Inspectors Appointed. Resuming tho debate on the report of tho boots committee, Hon. Charles Murphy said that tho appointment of that committee was made as a recognition of the force of public opinion and that when tho evidence became ;-*tnerally known a storm would brcuk and the first to foel its effects would bo the premier and his colleagues. Mi*. Murphy reviewed the history of tho present senled boot pattern of tbe militia department and then went on lo sny that In 'November in Winnipeg the ordnance officer purchased over 3000 pairs of boots through middlemen. Theso middlemen got tho boots for from $3.. Thoy hud given satisfaction ever sinco that date. Liberal Admits Justice of Case, W. K. Neabltt (North Oxford) said Mr. Mlddlehro had been reasonable in his argument and hud been ablo to find evidence in the record to support his argument. But the evidence to support the minority report was also in the record and the Liberals believed that tbe greater proportion of evidence would be found in favor of their report. Mr. Ncsbltt said that he went to the committee without prejudice, mostly feeiiuit sympathy with the manufacturer, as he was - peared In Toronto papers which be described ns "none too friendly lo you; bumble servant." These letters stated that the British hoot bad been unsatisfactory, the leather was pc and had crippled their feet. The minister deprecated the attacks] which had been made upon tbe C'anu dlan hoots. He said ho understood ; $;i,0(|l>,liOO order from Russia had beonl lost through this agitation, which h. been used for political purposes and1 fl (Continued on Pago Three.) FAMOUS SCIENTIST* Dr. Andrew Wilson, Dr. Gor-\ don Stables and Dr. Lasxeltes Scott, the famous English analyst, have all personally tried Zam-Iluk and expressed themselves convinced of ita ureal henliim value. Mrs. St. Denis, of Thompson St., Weston, Winnipeg, sutfered long with eczema; nnd finally her doctor eald only Znm-Huk could cure her— another fine tribute of a scientific man to this creat herbal healer, Mrs. St. Denis says : "The eczema broke out on my nose and one side of my face. I could get no sleep because of the irritation and pain, and my face was in such a shocking condition that for two months I did not go out of the house. I applied remedies and my doctor treated mc, but without effect, until one day he said that the only thing which would be likely (ocorcmcwasZam-Buk.' I procured a supply nnd to cut a long story short, in a lew weeks Znm-tiuk cured m« completely, leaving rfb scars." Zam-BwV l» a »'ire enre for ctltl, sealdi, burnt, ee«mii »calp aon-*-, ulceration. Inflam- mnlinn, piles, del alin an embrocation for rhciimalbm, ! rt.iini and IcIMUci, All dniR- Cllli and Moren, or post (rcc (rum Zam-Bulf Co., Toronto, for price, Ktlmc harmlul substitutes. *"T (TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 1916 €%mnrms ^es4" y '&*: PACF. THffEE "News" of Sport ML IMORE'S HITS 4 BUT LOSE GAME Newark Has Easy Victory in Federal Series—Brooklyn Defeats Buf-,, falo by 7-5 Score, ' (By Daily Newa Leased Wire.) BALTIMOffiti, 11a., April 12.—Although against 11 hits, Newark had an easy victory over 'Baltimore today, 8 to 5. ■ . It. H. 15. Newark 8 10 1 Baltimore 5 14 2 Batteries—Kalserlang and Hulin; Smith, Suggs, Wilhelm and Owens. BROOKLYN, .Nr. Y„ April 12.—The Brooklyn Federals today won another long; drawn, out game from - Buffalo, 7 to 5. K. II. .. Buffalo i 5 (I 2 Brooklyn....- 7 8. 3 Battorlos—Krapp, Emke, Bfldieivt, Woodman and Blair; Lefitte, Upborn and Larud. SPORTING NOTES. BRITISH SAILORS FORCED TO GIVE PEACE PLEDGE (By Dally News Leased Wiro.) NEWPORT NEWS, Va., April 12.— British captives relate how ithey wero forced by Lleut.-Citpl. TWerfelder of *ho KronPrinz Wilhelm to sign a pledge, that they would not participate to -tho wnr against Germany if released.. "Wo ol} signed tlie pledge undor duress," said A.. Williamson, second officer, of the, Tamara, "but becauso It, was taken under duress wo do not propose to keep Uioi pledge. Wo are going back homo to do whatever our country -calls upon us to do." INTERNATIONAL SEASON OPENS RICHMOND APRIL 17 NEW YORK, April 12.—All tho clubs in the International league were represented at tiio meeting held here today, -whon the playing schodii.o for the coming season as prepared hy E. 0. Barrow, president, was adopted. The schedule calls for 140 games. On April 27 Toronto will 'jpe-i tha season at Richmond, Va. 'Buffalo will play at l'rovlde.ic-i the following day nnd on April 20 Montreal will bo at Newark and Rochester will play at Jersey City. GYMNASIUM CLASS SCHEDULE The gymnasium classes nit the Y.V. C.A. will-he continued till the end of tho present month. The schedule for the remainder of tho season is os follows: Business men, Tuesday and Friday, 8!lf,-i):30: professional men and in- tenncdllalies, Monday, faesddly and Wednesday, ii:30-11:30, and Friday, SO; Keillors, Monday, 8-0:30, and Wednesday, 8-Oifompi'oyod boys, Tuesday and Friday, 7:1-5-8:15; day Juniors. Tuesday, 4:15-5, and Thursday, !MI, and Saturday, 11-12; preps, 4:15-5 .Monday and Wednesday. TENNIS CLUB TO HOLD ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Nelson Tennis club will he hold hi the Bank of Montreal chambers tills evening at 8 o'clock. Officers will lie elected and plans made for the coming season. BRITISH FOOTBALL (Canadian Associated Press Cable) LONDON, April 12.—First league football: Liverpool 2, Sheffield United i. LIBERAL PATH USED FOR BOOTS (Continued from Pago Two.) ioTr{Jgjmnerclal purposes in the United states;^ Mr. .Piiffsltvy ask-M if Iho minister IJihuit tjiO'-oviclenco that ithis order had [been lost. This, lm -mid, wus important. lit"1 Ho had the ovMonpo it ought to Ito prosohtetl to tho house. Gen. Hughes repeate-d his. (statement. jjllo said ho was positive thht tho Ca- imdiun. -manufacturers would havo got ^orders 'amounting to millions if this (iSitotion had not beon. started. j ,Ur. Pugsley risked the minister'U ; ho. was not ono of tbji of f(meters ■ in , ,'Hij.ine - tiio montirnjcturers ought i!JHo' ;b« shot. } ■:■■ Want Canadian Botets Again. j Men, Hufeluts admittojl that'he had 11'soltl that shooting wo** too good for ■tho mauufaotui'orH but? this statement >was not mado till mcaitlia after tho ''agitation had boon started. Tho gen* oral insisted that tho ■ agitation ■ was started by the political; party opposite or ■ by manufacturing rivals. Mr. Pugsley asked ,H' ho waa not aware that tho Montreal Star was ono t tho first to start It.l Gen. Hughes ropliedl that no matter how its fltortod, tho party to whicli j*Mr. Pug-sloy belonged quickly took it Up. - . ■ f A Gen. Hughes in closHng* declared that ||fCa.nndian gold lots in inrance almost to [ii, man domanded the /return to Canadian 'hoots lu pr'cfiiunfce to tho British, ''•which had not stool* tho train and iwore too uncomfortaljlc. SHELLS MAKE BIG HOLE , Sergt. R, Orymonprto of Si. Boniface, ttMan., who has been< many times on tho firing lino, has -wfrllton to his par- tfutR from Beaus-ajoifr. Franco. Bve'r islnce December ho j has heon doing duty in. sector postal 14 in the neigh- 'horhood of Perthes and Sonata. He df>scrlbes the wnr in the trenches, jthe onslaught with the bayonet, the urtlHory duels; He -says that in their sector thoy havo Rl> guns of 7fi, 155, ,M 105 and aiiO mfcllimetreB, thnt on poaching the ground a. bomb makes a Fholo 1% metres depp and 3 metres In ^diameter. Tho number of hilled la rterrible. Thoy alap make many prls- fouers. Where hof is there are two teglments of■ colcmial Infantry. .Ho tape's not. think tfc the troops will '(Stay much\longor In that locality, as it looks as if the 'Aermans were going o be driven nortfc pretty soon, A junior 'baseball league will be organized this week by the Y.M.C.A. The Canadian Henley regatta will 'ho hold as usual this year at St. Cath-' arines. Tho Toronto Alhlotlo club la going to revive the ancient game of hurling this season. Twcnty-ono students of Queen's university, among whom aro several of tho best athletes in tho college, left on April 9 for the front. The boxing and wrestling championships of Alberta, will bo hold on April 3ft and May l instead of on April I'd and 17 as originally orrangetl. Tho Olympic gnmes if held at all next year will be hold In Berlin as tho International committee has no power to havo the games transferred to any other country. "WV Webb, former holder of tho world's sculling championship, will race P. Hannah of Wellington for tho professional championship of New Zealand .Too Tinker is teaching his recruits not to pull away from the plate—proving that somo people still think it possible to mako a horso drink.after leading him to it; President Barrow of tho International league refused to amalgamate with the Federals two weeks ago when tbo proposition was inado to have tho outlaw league and the International join forces. Chief of Police Clark of Portland has put tho ban on all boxing bouts, both amateur and professional, in that city until the new city ordinance governing amatptir bouts lias been acted on .-by the city/council, One of the new rules instituted by the Federal league is to the effect that an outfielder who throws a cap or mitt ilt tho ball for the purpose o stopping it. will ffiVo tho batter a home run. If nn infielder does tiie namo trick a batter will be entitled to three bases. At the Theatres \ The Geisha Girl Tonight. The Gem theatre this evening will present a splendid five-reel program, including two special features. "The Geisha. Girl," ft splendid two-reel spe- claij will be shown. "San Francisco, the Dauntless City," a lino educational film showing tlie rapid strides made by San Francisco since the earthquake, will also ho shown. This is of especial 'interest owing to the big exposition now on in that city. A Keystone comedy, "Double Crossed.*' and a one-reel detective drama, "Tho Frame-Ail),'' complete tiio program. Ou Thursday, April 22, a special entertainment will bo held at the Gem theatre under the auspices of the Canadian Hod Cross society. The main film will be "A Study iti Scarlet," one of Conan Doyle's famous detective stories, in which Grace Canard and Francis Ford have tho leading parts. Million Dollar Mystery Tonight. A five-reel program will be shown u.t the Stariaud theatre this evening. This includes the seventeenth episode of "The Million Dollar Mystery," en* titled "Tiio Dattlc of Wits"; burster at Mons and on the retirement afterward, for the enemy kept upon tho go. We averaged 21) hours u day in. the saddle, fighting all the time, and I can tell you it was a jolly near thing to being wiped out lor our little army, for when we first found them they outnumbered us at ten to one, and their artillery was far more numerous than ours, so wo had to fall buck toward Paris. Wo aTO beginning to get a littlo bit more even now, but. we have been having awful weather. The ground is llko a bog. It Is a job to move tho guns about. Wo hope for tho big things in* the spring. Regiment Done Well. "Our regiment has done very woll since It. has been here," he writes from Itouen. "Several wero recommended for. gallantry. Wo hn.ve lost a lot. nf men, but not many officers. "The average German is properly fed up witli fighting, and thoy say that every British soldier has got a maxim, the shooting has been so good. Wo In the cavalry are all urmea with bayonets for fighting In tho treneheB. "Spies abound In the country. A regiment goes Into billet at night, perhaps, and just got settled! when over como the shells. Tho Germans have telephone wires as flue as thread, and It is very difficult to detect them. "We are quite elated, for we have had the sun shining for a couple of hours. If is a welcome change. "1 shall be glad when the ground gets dry ami then wo shall start mailing treks for Berlin. Tho cavalry have to do their turn in tho trenches, which, by the why are not very com- fortablo Just now. •This country is infested with spies, whicli our fellows have found out to their cost. Today nine were caught quite close lo here. One bad a complete wireless installation .round.his body. Tho enemy has specialized in this class of thing. They are up to every dodge Imaginable, and their snipers can shoot some. It. does not entanrJlen,,enls and they were in our trenches before we know anything hnd happened. Wo fought like madmen. Tho enemy was not only armed with rifle and fixed bavonet, but in the belt of each man was a little long knife, and once they got this In uso we were as good as dead. The German officers stood woll in iho hack*?round nnd cursc-d thoir men continuously. The scene was terrible— the groans of tho dying, the monrflfot the wounded, nnd above all this tho huffier was playing the Marseillaise. As midnight struck I fell. The poor man pointed to his oandaged arm and hand. "I passed on to where a Zouave was propped up by pillows and after a, while the man consented to toll me the true episode. lie said: The bugles had just sounded the charge when with bayonets fixed our regiment jumped from its trenches and made straight for the foe. A rain rf missiles poured on us find we lost many en routf, but. after a few mii.utcs, some of us managed to roQCh tho goal, only to he repulsed again. At. last the captain saw our losfes and told us lo go down on our stomachs. "Down we Went, all except one man.'" A mossnge from the front in the Caucasus gives a remarkable instance of heroism displayed hy certain Russian Sisters of Mercy, who, with a hospital train, were temporarily cap- I ui'3d by the Turks nnd afterwards rescued. After tho capture of the train tlie Turks started to kill the wounded, but the S;stors threw Ihr-ir own bodies in the way. Many of the medical orderiles have also k'iowi great l.ravery. One man rushed into the firing Hue 10 times, each time carrying out a wounded man on his shoulders. By reason of the changing shape whei* ,in motion this tire cleans itself of i all mud 4 and slime. 4 1 ^jUh T. 102 Em DUNLOP TIRE & RUBBER GOODS COMPANY. LIMITED Hwid Office: TORONTO Branohbb is Leading CitIbm : Makers of TIrea for Automobile*. Motor Tructks. Mittoroyckt, Bicycles and Carr'ases, KnhliiT Beit iiifi, Puckinp. Hoip, Heel**. Mats, Tiling:, and General Rubber Specialties. J. A. MacKinnon Wholesale and Retail Tobaccoi, .' Proprietor Trail's Popular Billiard and Pool Hall. TRAIL, B. C. Football Dance Under the Auspices ot ■ . NELSON FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION Oddfellows Hall, April 14, WIS Dancing at 9:00 Full Orchestra Refreshments Ticket f>0c per couple. Extra Lady 25c. Tickets can bo obtained from W. II. Ramsden. 1 SAFETY CIRST! That is what it means to patronize a sanitary shop. ' The Hume Barber Shop The store thu doss riot advertise is under heavier expanses than the store that does. Consumers Pag the Freight Its rent, its light, its help, all its fixed charges font up a larger percentage. Retail costs are figured against volume of business. The more business a store does the less it costs per sale. Under these circumstances whicli store— tlie one that advertises or the one that does not—can afford to give the best values? Lst your own experience in shopping round convince you that it is to your profit to patronize the storekeepers who advertise in this newspaper. BEFORE THE WAR Gorman Spy: "Dot Laurler bandt couldn't Way lu harmony mit us hotter had U been made lu Gormany," Papk* rruri Cftt -Bart v *%ta8 ' TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 1915 CUe fflatij? jfrwa Pubilshecl every morning except Sunday by The News Publishing Company, Limited, Nelson, "B.C., Canada. ROm-f SUTHERLAND, Editor and .Manager. Business letters should bo addressed and cheques and money orders made payable to Tbe Nous Publishing Company, Limited, and in no caso to Individual members «if the staff. Advertising rate cards and sworn de- tOfled statements of circulation mailed on request, or may he seen at tho office of any advertising agency recognized by the Canadian Press Association., Subscription rates f»fl cents per n-Jpnth; «J2.flO for six months; $!i per year. TUESDAY, APRIL 13t 1915 FRENCH CALMLY CONFIDENT BUT MUST HAVE SHELLS. I know that; wihen I lie- timo comes for the great move we can go through Um Oermfta lines. Those are tho words which Field Marshal Sir .Tohn French uses in a message of calm confidence to the people of Groat Uritairn which is one also of appeal, "I want to pound' the -enemy and go on pounding it regardless of expenses, regardless of the number of shells I use, because hy doing so- T am saving the lives of our gallant men." General French wants shells ami lie wants so many of thera that his gunners need! fear no short- ■tro, need practise no economies which might weaken the-British attack, And he is appealing to the people of the United Kingdom to do oil in their power to maintain a supply of munitions which will meet, all requirements. It hns heen said that infantry its me premier arm of the service. Nothing has occurred in this war to controvert that axiom of military operations but General French shotted at SL 'Eloi and ar. Neuve Chnpelle that artillery can make possible the advance of infantry against the strong- est of field defenses. Before tho word caino for tlie foot. soldiers to charge tho trenches tho British guns poured a veritable hail of shells into the German works. The ground, was torn up in all directions, many of the defenders, were blown to atoms and those who survived' were in many cases too unnerved to offer much resistance when the British troops reached them, with their bayonets fixed and enthused with the spirit of victory. Where resistance wns offered it -was by forces whicli had been protected by special circumstances from tho deluge of destruction from the British canncn or by reserves rushed forward from tho rear. Those'battles were object, lessons for the British people in the use of artillery and more particularly in the neoa for a practically inoxhaustlve supply of shells. Undoubtedly that lesson is being taken lo heart. Kitchener's war munition committee, endowed with powers that are almost, supreme, is engaged in selecting from tlie men employed by ilie cities those who arc best fitted for workini in the factories which are turning out supplies. Those men are then dered to report at the munition plains. tt is unlikely that any would refuse to obey Ihe call, even though it. may seem peremptory. Tho country's need justifies the action and public opinion supports it. a city of mosques nnd minarets and queer ceremonies, a city of harems and mysteries. It is not often recognised as one of the ohleE ports of tlie world. Vet the latest figures available show that tbe tonnage entering Constantinople harbor annually Is nearly 2,000,000 greater than that ol London, (5,000,000 greater than that ot Liverpool, twice that of Marseilles ;ind nearly twice that, of Rotterdam. If Russia wins Constantinople as ono of tho prizes of the war it will secure one of tho most important trade centres in tbo world. The an- oiomt city -which was once tbe capital of the Byzantium empire is the centre of a great shipping business in oil, conl and oilier minerals and In grain and meal., which ore drawn from tho Black sea regions1. Southern Russia- is enormously productive and nil of its immense trade has a natural outlet or entry through the Dardanelles. Iu the territory tributary to Odessa, alone the population is :,5,nno,000. <8> WHAT THE PRESS IS SAYING. <5> Nelson Dawson .... .. Victoria. Kamloops — Battleford Calgary Moose Jaw ... Port, Arthur .. Toronto Montreal. St. .lohu Prince Rupert Vancouver ... Edmonton Prince Albert . Medicine Hat Winnipeg — Parry Sound . Ottawa Quebec, ..... . H-ilifax Min. , 44 , 'M'< . -10 . 52' , -10 , :m . :ti , 20 . :iR' . -io . -10 . r.o . ::i . :iti . 42 , 20 . ::o . :m . io Max. 62 44. tin TO 74 ■U ■10 44 til :ifi 4-1 so 1llllUIIIIIIIIII»IIHIIIIHIIHIIHIirrir«8WffiKSSigMS MANY NEW OPINIONS ON WAR'S DURATION FOUR-CENT LIQUID FUEL WOULD BRING GREAT CHANGES. Fmaglnation halls before the jmssi- bilitics which, ace opened up by the clnllm of Gideon Oharbonneau, a chemist of Hull. Que., thnt after 10 years of experiments he lias Invented! a. perfect substitule for gasoline wliich be can manufacture for I cents per gallon. If it should prove that Mr. Char- bonhpau's belief is well-founded it would mean the dawn of a growth in Iho use of meclianicnl power which would ho little leas than revolutionary. The manufacture of .-in effective Substitute for gasoline at 4 cents per gallon would strike a. blow at Iho oil industry under which many great corporations would quiver. Tt would prove a. crushing competitor of elec- trinity and' gas for power purposes in many linos of industry. The cost, of the operation oC automobiles and gasoline engines of all kinds would bo brought, down to a figure which, would brin'g about a. tremendous increase in their use. The country which could control tho manufacture of "elmrbo-oll," the name given by the invoninr, would possess an industry whose prodnict would find an ever-ready market, Tho country, which could, control that output would; have an enormous advantage over its competitors. ' It. .is sincerely to he hoped that "Charbo-oir is capable of alb that iits inventor claims for it. But the world hns been doomed fo suffer many a disappointment when discoveries from which much has been hoped* have beeh subjected to the critical test. 'How did you come out with your lawsuit?'* "I won it." "(Jet damages?" "Sure! I got almo.-st, enough to pay my lawyer." Tourist (in vLli!a.ge notion store)— Whaddya got in the shape of automo- hile tires? Saleslady—Funeral wreatihw, life preservers, 'invalid: ensiblons amd doughnuts. NO MORE DIVISIONS IN IMPERIAL HOUSE Bells Have Been Rung Once Only Since Beginning of the War— Then Alarm Was False The parliiimonlary correspondent of tbo London Times says: On Friday, July ill, WH, Ibe house of commons, .silling in commiMee, divided on Ibe question that clause 1 nf the housing bill should be post ponod. Tbe division bells have only boen rung once since nnd then.merely io sounfl a false alarm. Tbo resolution of the littlo knot of members, who a few nights ago challenged tlie speaker's soothing suggestion that "tho ayes have It," failed iliem when ihe moment came for testing their claim. There was im division. If there had been one wo should havo witnessed ibe strange spectacle of Ibe chief whips of tlie government and Ihe opposition telling on the same side, Tho whips no longer need to stand sentinel over ihe lobby door that lends to ibe members' clonk room and freedom, Tim little green benches on either side of ibe door, at which the diner-out was given bis exeat In exchange for his telephone number, havo hoc n ii uncoupled theso six months. Members are free, to come and go as they please In a time which knows not surprise defections or snap divisions. Sume of thoso who are still available have, in point of fact, not yet been summdned by their whips from remote eonstiluenoles. In any case it Would be impossible to secure a full or even a inn-mally good bouse. The high wa.iei* mark of parliamentary at tendance was reached on thai mentor able bank ho]idn> on which Sir Ecl- ward Grey explained tho policy of the British government in ibe European crisis. One hardly oxprcts ever to see such a house again. Two hundred members en* so aro engaged with tbe forces of the crown. A. few oC Uibso win' arc (mining in hoine camps and one or iwn who have returned wounded from tii<> front look in now anil again, bul thero aro not nearly so many uniforms t:i bo seen at BAKING ^POWDER E. W. WINNIPEG TO GUARD AGAINST ALUM IjWOWlItBISCUIT,CAttiS IN BAKING POWDER SEE ^^"■■— ' THAT ALL INGREDIENTS ARE PLAINLY PRINTED ON THE LABEL.ANDTHAT ALUM OR SULPHATE OF ALUMINA OR SOOIC ALUMINIC SULPHATE IS NOT ONE OF THEM. THE WORDS "NO ALUM" WITHOUT THE INGREDIENTS IS NOT SUFFICIENT. MAGIC BAK'ING POWDER COSTS NO MORE THAN THE ORDINARY KINDS. FOR ECONOMY, BUY THE ONE POUND TINS. ______^ Gillett Company Limited TORONTO, ONT. MONTREAL I iiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiii'iiiiisi iiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiHiiim i AFRICA A suit for the recovery of money invested in a soap company, now in liquidation, is .betas' Ivcardi fn "the Alberta courts. The investor found that it wns a bubble, of course. Germany is said to ba,ve spent $7,500,000 on its campaign to "educate" the people of the United States In the German view of international and humanitarian obligations. Those who induced tho kaiser to moilce this expenditure sold him one great big perfectly wooden nutmeg'. The decision of 'he provincial department of agriculture thai, its assistant horticulturists shall gjivo special supervision, if requested to -do so, to the management of orchards of those who have joined (lie colors is wise and patriotic. Xo one who has left his farm or business to join the forces on the firing line should suffer unnecessarily through that action* Franklin K. Haddock, -i detective in Kdnnonton. has resigned for the fifth time within one month. He lias sent his latest resignation by registered mail with a, complaint, that, on tho former occasions the commissioners did not accept It. Perhaps they want lo encourage the resignation habit among the members of the force. Recent police history in Edmonton might lead In thnt assumption. I'uiu'h, tlie London humorous weekly, uses a headline in. The Daily News as the basis for a joke. The heading was: "Russian .loan ot Are Was Wounded in Foot While Fighting in Poland—dote Cross." Punch's comment is: "This sort of (thing makes even a. saint swear." But did Joan say naughty words when she got cross? A woman is Buln^g a steamship company hi England because when the vessel ou which she was traveling bit a mine, she was compelled to jump Into the sea, lost somo personal property and acquired a disease which an expert describes as "traumatic nourns- tibenia.'* And the cold-hearted wretch who is counsel for tlie defendant company asserts ibat it is1 a "plaintiff's disease," In my opinion, tho war will nnd ■.... after April 1. Signed ,,. f tthri*, when the truce bus only boon In existence for six months, _ shows its inherent strength, The tritco is a reality, nnd, come what may, party politicii never he quite, the same again. Campaigning There Far Different to That Going on in Europe—Hinterland ts Bad Place Trooper Andrew Cornelius, a son of Mrs. J. R. Cornelius of Brantford, has been a resident, iu South Africa for many years nn<\ is with a mounted infantry column, wliich has been employed slnco tbe commencement of Ihe war in chasing down tho rebel com- mandaes, The fighting in Africa Is tbo very opposite of Europe, intense boat and tropical country to march and fight over. In a letter to his mother, drited Krngerdorf. Feb. ti, L*D15« Trooper Cornelius soys: "My first chance lo write you. I have been away nn a commando chasing down rebels. We hove .tost come back io our base after being right, up to tho German frontier in pursuit c Kemp and his hand, but. he is 'slim' lie got. through our cordon and With Mart to is now reckoned a German general. Won't be for long, though, for Ibe Germans will be cleaned right out of German West Africa, Their forces, wliile and unlive, are about lO.Ofln strong and armed to the teeth. How ever, in al) we bayn about -10,000 ofl a righting force In flic field against! them. An Awful Country "It is an awful country, the hinterland of German West. Africa. 1 don't /■now how anyone can live in it, nothing but sand and bush, mile after mile of iti hundreds of acres of desret, broken hero and thore hy tropical bells, where malaria, lies in wait for you, if yon got played out, Then tho hot winds carry sand storms with them ond and clothing get saturated Willi fine grit. Many of tlie fellows' sight has been seriously affected and worst of all thero Is no water, "When wo were pursuing Kemp with a flying column we weni. ovor 100 miles of desorf and what it look out of ns; und thru we bad to trek back again, li was sport. Por three days all l had was six biscuits and my old nag bud nothing, and I'll never forget Un- old saying iu future, 'You never miss writer till Ihe well runs dry.' It ivii.s ii experience, I can tell you, and Hi.- heal at 100 degrees. Up to No Good "I suppose you will have heard that the rebellion Is nil over and that Beyers wius drowned and He Wet captured, lie is in .Wbiirg (.Tohnnesburg) j;iii nt present, h was o lucky shot thai killed Delftrey ttint night for he and Iteyors were up lo no good. Mad Delai'oy not have been shot, 00 per of iIh- Dutch would have been in rebellion and then the Union would hnve had ;i stiff time. lowevor, I'm interested in Kurope, though I don't expect to see the fighting there, but we foul the nllies will nut out hero we are prepared io r little pari." 11. 0, MtliK Is produced hi our own PROVIN'CB; In one of ihe finest; dairy districts in the world, the FRASER RIVER VALLEY. 'Buy 'It becauso it 'hns the NATURAL FLAVOR Up to the present time our war souvenir spoons issued represent King George Kitchener Earl Roberts Lord Fisher The Duke ol Connaught and Admiral Beatty Others will follow until 12 have been is. sued. Send $3.00 for complete set, $1.50 for 6 or 25c each. Scnt postpaid. 1 Business Directory A88AYER8. B. VT .WIDDOWSON, ASSATBB AND Chemist Box A1108, Nelson, B.O. Charges! Gold, silver, copper or lead, Jl each j gold-silver ll.BOf ■liver-lead, ll.no. Other metala uch| returns should he furnished at lei once a year. The lease will Include th. coal mln.| Ing rights only, but the lease, be permitted to purchase whatever] available surface rlghta may be con-j sldered necessary for the working < the mine at the rate ot 11(1 an ftei For full Information application] should be made to the Secretary of the] Department ot the Interior, Ottawa, oil to any Agent ot Sub-agent of Doming Ion Land., W. W. CORT, Deputy Minister ot th. Interior] N, B— Unauthorized publication i this advertisement will not n» for. IF YOU HAVE A ROOM TO RENT,. ,_ . TB.Y A.^AflT,..AP J 33*5 j" TUESDAY, APRIU 13, i91S mfcM®cf$tito* PAGE FIVE Made in B.C. Roger's Golden Syrup 2-lb. tin 5-11). tin 20c 40c Bell Trading Co. BAKER STREET The Home of Good Groceries I0IEL ARRIVALS OF A DAY THE HUME A la Carte Table d'Hote George TTenwr-ll, Prop. Special Daily Lunch, 35c HUME—Mr. ami Mrs. n. Town-send, Willow Point; Mr. nnd Mm .T. J. Walker, Proctor *.\l. -M. Goor, New Den- ver; -C. ,T, Hoppor,:F, T,, Bucktoy, T. O. Lewis, ft. X. Young, Vancouver; C, I. Archibald, Bhlmo; t, i>. Hardy, I. Nelson, Spnltiiiif', .1. Sangstor, Calgary1; .Toim Cannon, Ainswortli; Gmhnm Orulokshaiik, Rosslniut; 13. A. Kelly, ■Winnipeg;: G. It. Lnggio, Toronto; D. •McManus, Edmonton; T. s. Richardson-, Crescent Va 1 ley; (M r. and M rs. Motley, Bonriiriffton; j. Doschnmps, fftnssland: K. 'Ft. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Tamblyn, ttVUulherford, tt. II. Bwnrt, Mr. Boles*. Mr. mid Mrs-. 11. Bird, A. t<*. Johnston, City. mKP\r A The Strathcona James Marshall, Prop. ST.IlATIIOOXA-.liimes Lane. MflU- chostor, En!?.; J. Gray, Midway; W. T. Henlini, C. 11. .loy. A'anoouvor; Thomas Btoll, Erie; James Small, Winnipeg; C, Hood, Grand Porks; W. T. Watson. Edmonton; -S. ,s. Fowler, Rlondel; .). B. M. Barnu'm, Summerland; .1. lhisley. K. Miltin, Sheep creek: \V. 11. Dickson, Victoria; F. C, Watson, Calgary,* F. EC McMann, W. R. MoMann, St. John, X.B.; A. B. Dundas, Cork; C.W. Hamilton, B. Weston, iRevelstoko; J. E, Brown, New Denver. **£- Ladies' Military Boots The now thins an, Ladies' Footwear. We jire now shoeing them in Gray, Fawn nod Black Clotli Tops—Button and Lace. Price $5.00 per Pair. R. Andrew & Co. Leaders in Foot Fashion. Miss E. Bennett, Carbonate St., was tho winner of shoes last week. Ask for a ticket with your purchase. Kootenay and Boundary HOUSES IN DEMAND .IB CITY TONE UP YOUR SYSTEM Thin to the time ot tho yonr when a great, many people require a tonta for their health's sake. Some resort, to medicine nnd tho doctor's advice, wlilla others desire a much-needed rest. For tho benefit ot those who are seeking relaxation from work and worry wn Invite you to The Spring.. Tim medicinal value ot the waters aro unrivalled and will put you In shape to resume your labors, whatever they may be. Every caro and comfort will ho given you during your slay at tho Sanitarium. Come and be convinced. Rate.: $12 and $15 per week, or $2 per day and upwards. Halcyon Hot Springs Sanitarium WM. BOYD, Proprietor. Halcyon Arrow Lake. Arrow Lake Hotel EDGEWOOD, B. C. The place to spend your vacation. Fine bench for bathing. Good fishing. Boating. ARItOW LAKES iHOTKr/—'Mrs. T. S. Maophcrson, Miss chuuner, Nakusp; it. Brown, Miss B. Cologruve, Five Valley; D. A. MiddlomasH, Rook rslnnd; Airs. Knnest. I'ire Valley; \V. A. Calder, ISdgewood, ROSSLAND HOTELS Queen's Hotel >■ t I I Steam Hcatsin Every Boom Business Lunch, 3Gc. Rates: $1.50 and $2.00 Day | QlJEION'S—[•:. O. Ofuitcr, .1. A. Sot- jjtlnr, Sheep,-crock;,'X. K. llelich, Fred 1.1 Adlo, Waneta; Miss Seraphlnc, Crun- 1-brook; R. Hockley, Creston. ' Madden House E. C. CLARKE Cor. Baker and Ward Sl»„ Nelson MADDEN—II. I). Pn'ok. A. MaeLan- clcrs, Slochnj Mr*. Fred McArthur, fjaalmo; Dr. Mnomlllini ami wife .liTnrrys; Ur. anil Jlrs. A. .1. HUmery, '.Boston. Nelson House Eurnpsan Plan W. A. WARD, Proprietor CAFE—Open Day and Night—BAR Merchants' Lunch 12 to 2 Phone 97 P.O. Box 597 iNBUSON—Mr. Boll, Shiran; K. 10. Msmlth, F. Bauer, Marcus; T. n'flonlon, [Oklahoma. . NewGrand Hotel Best Place In Town. 51.00 a day up. Hotel Castlegar Castlegar, B.C. W. H. Gage, Prop. All modern. First class nooorarao- dation for drummers, Rosfllfttld lo \ Nelron train stops dally for dinner. Boundary, train loi$vepa^:l^ o'clock Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) '. The Hotel Allan Comforlablc Booms—Splendid Table. SMITH & BELTON, Proprietors. IIOTEI., ABb.VX—C. Bush, Seattle Miss Annio Hecenilre, Trail; ]•'. Bar rand, J. Mooney, Mr. and Mrs. h, Mo- KInnon, Louis •T'lioquetto, W. A. Foote, H, Glenn, ,T. Pike, H. D. Young, Mr, and Mrs. A. B. Kilby. E. ,1. Patch, Mr. and Mrs. A. .1. Klanoy, Thomas Dunbar, ,T. B. Clinr|iietto, J. p. Kina han, P. B. Hylnnd, 'Mr. and Mrs. M. C, Momighan, D, ,1. Bnbertsnn, George McDonald, .1. Elliott, 1.. S. McKinnnn. O. Boinand, .T. F. McDonald, J. McDonald, ,T. Devlin, G. 10. Trainor, J. Donovan, ,1. Bronnan, D. B. McDongall, Nelson, E. Lahnig, Esoanaibd, Midi,; F. ,1. Horsey, 13. ,1". Kane, Spokane; r. S. MeWilliains, Ohowolah; M. J.'Lnby, Cotville; \V. C. Donovan, Victoria; .1. F. Skirrili, Spokane: Mrs. [R. J. Eaulk- ncr, M, iff. Lunnoy, Grand Forks; Mr. and Mrs. G. T. McGulre, .r. K. Crnni, •Ion Bcnnieh, J. Breklsh, M. .Telovak, Trail; W. K. Bohcrtson, Castlegar; Dr. nnd Mrs. Vigneux. W. Sturgeon, Miss Madden, Miss .11. Sturgeon, ,1. H. Grant, B. C, French. .T. Miller, Nelson; Hi K. B. Dodford, Trail; W. T. Slnton Vancouver; .1. D. Graham, Toronto; J. Helm, Lethbrldge: J, D. Tlalton, It. M. Tuck", W, P. .lamieson, O. S. Nelaon, Spokane; E. S. Wadsworth, p, G. Wad»wnrth, Montreal; .1. A. Kenny, W. H, Harkness, A. Hall; F. Prltchard, Thomas Couloti, Georgo B. Loggie, Nelson. Brisk Business at Trail Extenas to Building—Red Cross Dance Proves Big Success (Special to Tho Daily Newa.) TRAIL, B. C, April IL'.—Trade here being so brisk thore is a. considerable demand for houses, which at the present time nre not easy to obtain to rent. William Carpenter has just completed a. four-room collage on Columbia Heights for J. BeeK Feteriiof and Is now engaged on thn erection of a h'ix- rnom bouse for N. WihneK, wliich will he ready Tor occupation before very long. Ho is also undertaking somo alterations at Iho Arlington hotel. Tbo Trail Choral society, under the leadership of Arthur Wheeler, Jr., will give a. performance of the oratorio "Tho Holy Cily" on Monday noxl. Thn dance held here last week nt Swart/ hall, organized by ibe Women's auxiliary nt the patriotic society, malized over ?S(1. There were over ir»f> people present and the local orchestra provided the music. Much appreciation was expressed of the efforts of those residents who In various ways did so much to make Ihe dance such a. sueenss. Among those present were: Air. nnd Mrs. S. G. Blaylock, Dr. and Airs. Thorn, Airs, Ilearn, Airs. Turnhull, Mr. and Mrs. Noble Binhs and Miss Binns, Air, and Atrs. A. Itroderlck, Atiss Blaekinan, AUss Marlaff, AH*. Schnriolu, Jr., and MIsr Schofield, Mrs, Tt. H. Stewarl, Mr. and Airs. B. S. Bastln, Mr. A una hie, ,lr., and Ihe Misses Amiable, Airs. SwartSB and Air. SwnrlK, Jr., G. A. Slowarf, Air. and Mrs. E. W. Ilazlewood, G. Al array, F. Willis, Airs. Skill, !•'. c. Townsend and Alt*. Bnrkor. The contingent, from Bnssland In* eluded. Air, and Airs. Suckling, Aliss Elda, Air. Laffnrty and Air. Oliver. .1. II. Schofield, Al. P. P., returned to Trail las I ovoning from Nelson. Provincial Constable W. C. Forrester, Crnslon, last nlfjht brought, a, prisoner to Iho provincial jail here to serve J10 days for assault. Safe and Sure should be your relief from indigestion, biliousness, or constipation. Known to be reliable and famous for their prompt and certain efficacy—are Beecham's Pills Ufi«t Ski* off Anf Mediclas In the World. Sold «v«rywb«r«< la bosw- 25 mnU THINKS WAR WILL END 11$ YEAR Baron Sotokichi Uriu Gives Interesting Interview—Is Reticent on Conflict. VICTORIA.—Admiral Baron Sotokichi Uriu of Uusso-Japaneso war famo l)elicves the present war will ho over before the end ol the- year. He also believes thai iherighi. will prevail, hacked, up. as il. is, by the almost illiiuiiablo resources of the allies. Tho admiral was in Victoria awaiting ifalio departure of the Awa maru en voyage to .lapan. A hard man to Interview is tho admiral, -although not at all difficult to apprnach. He has the soul of an esthete beneath a martin! oxtiM'inr, and loves nothing belter than lo talk of the beautiful lliings of erenluui.the sunshine and flowers. Not, for the world would bo allow tlie snlijeot of war io intrude Ms grim form inlo thn picture could he help if. He has become \ory diplomatic &lnco bis retirement, from active service last yearand his Bithsequent appointinenb as commissioner for Japan lo the Sau Francisco exposition. After somo negotiation the interviewer was shown to ibe admiral's suite in the Knipress hotel this morning. The door opened, diselosing the lititle war god of the Japanese and beside him Commander S. Nagano, his aide, nnd At. Kishi, his secretary. The baron bowed. Commander S. Nagano bowed. Al. Kishi bowed. In the room wero several prominent Locul Japanese merchants, with smiles upon their faces. For the baron is nn international personage. Mis record In tho Busso-.Iapanese war brought him fame second only to that, of his illustrious commander, Admiral Togo. No Samurai make-up adorned the form of ithe admiral, lie smoked a cigarette. A frock coat made him look even smaller of stature than be is. Only the red and white rosette of the Order of tlie Rising Sun glowed in the buttonhole to hint at the -admiral's achievements. "Now," said the baron, "1 talk with tho mouth." And be laughed'. Tho San Francisco exposition was beautiful, 'he said, especially the Canadian exhibit', in which be had found hugo delight. California, was beautiful,and Victoria was ono nf the most gorgeously beautiful cities he had ever visited. Tho admiral then entered upon an enthusiastic description of all ^^*!^^^^^(^^^ ■$> <$> ROSSLAND NEWS, ® (Speclat to The Daily News.) ROSSLAND, B. C„ April J li.—Capt. Kerr and Lieut. Cuthtiertson of tho Salvation nrmy received a telegram last evening ordering them to proceed to Cranbrook on Thursday. Capt, and .Mrs. Hustler of Cranbrook will replace them hero. A farewell meeting will be hold Tuesday night. ,1. Sihbald of Trail spent Sunday in tho city. Mrs. G. Douglas of Trail is spending the day in the city. E. IT, Leu spent the week-end at his home in Nolson. Air, and Airs. W. G. Mara of Brilliant: spent Sunday In Ibe city. Miss Eva Doell spent, the week-end wifli friends in Nelson. .1. A. Paull is back from Trail. A meeting of the congreqalion of St. George's church was held after service last, evening in Iho church parlors and the following officers were elected: People's warden, It. .J, Hilton; rector's warden, Mrs. Ashby; committee, Mrs. F, Mnleom, A. 13. Harrison, II. J. Taski'r, .1. "Wallis, T. While, If. J. Lowes, J. Kinney, J, Barnes and Air. Clark. The funeral of Minnie Grace, Ihe one-year-old daughter of .\lr. and Airs. Harry Woody, who died on Saturday took plane yesterday afternoon from iho family residence. Tho flro learn was called out le a small chimney blazn at, Mm homo of If. ("berrington yesterday afternoon. The firo was quickly extinguished, no damage was done. NEW OENVER NOTES NEW DENVER, p. C, April 12.—J M. Turnhull of Trail was a Visitor in town Friday. W. A. Cameron and Mrs. MeVhee of (ho nnmblor were hero Friday. Tho annual hockey hall was held iu tho Knights of I'ylbias hall on Friday evening. Yon, could almost have said that a flush of modesty tinged! his saffron rbeeks, which are still smooth at US years. He murmured that it really didn't, amount, to anything, "Since the baron is so modest,''said his aide, "| suppose I will have to tell you. The baron was commanding a squadron of the fleet, under Admiral Togo, lie was- despatched, to meet certain Russian vessels. They came logeiher at. Chemulpo, Korea. He had orders io sink the cruiser Varyagaiul tiie gunboat. Koriet/. and he did it." "You mok somewhat of a fall out of the'Russian elephant," was suggested, "Ah, yes.'* ihe baron couldn't prevent satisfaction from creeping into his voice. "That, was years, ago. Now we and they are friends. We are sending them gnus and helping them. Is It not funnce?" TRIES TO RESCUE WOUNDED CORPORAL "The DOUi havo Juki completed ihreo days iu Ihe trenches," writes J. U Slovens of the 90th, formerly of the customs offices at Winnipeg, to .1. T. Wren. "In somo parts Iho trencher: are only V,"> yards apart. Both side; havo dug themselves iu and th< Ij firing is dono hy snipers and artillery I was In a trench about 7,"i yards frail the Germans and underwent o hum- burdment hy artillery. The iteurcs' shell foil about 15 yards in ihe rear spattering me with mud. 1 began u think it was getting too close t>« In interesting. "thw casualties have been light ai far o killed and a few wounded. At night ihe enemy shoots Up li**!'' rockets, lighting tho place up like dnj and if yonr bead huppens to he showing above the trench, the snipers ge you. «j "The villages bore have boon budlj smashed about. I was in it churcl that bad about a dozen hole?; in II One shell hit the clock in the tower and another smashed the nrgaii. 1'ver window was smashed lo bits. "I was iu a bouse that had the roof aud most of the walls smashed by bells and everything inside was In ruins except two tilings—ono of theso was a, picture of Christ hanging on the wall and Ibe other was a hanging gas lamp with glass chimney nnd glass shade, not even cracked. I thought it was quite remarkable. "Last night we were -relieved by another battalion nnd inarched to our billets for u rest up. tt was a terrible dark night; you could hardly seo tho man In front of yon and if you didn't keep up with the man in front of you you were liable to walk nff tho road into tlie diiches full of water at Ibe side. Every onco In a while yen would slop into a hole in Ihe fond. "Yesientay afternoon No. I qlntonn was shelled on I and they all had lo boat it for n bombproof shelter. One fellow was hit in the head by a. small piece of shrapnel, but it only made a scalp wound. While the Bbrgoant was bandaging it up another shell came through tho roof, so they heat it for the shelter, too. "The Gormans shouted across to us that they hud captured Warsaw and had bombarded London, I need not say that we do not believe it, "Today is a regular spring duy wilh some showers; snowdrops are 'blooming in the gardens, the birds are singing, the women ami the hired hands are going about their farming opera- lions as if there was no war on. Most of tbo owners of the farms tire In the firing lino. "Pte. I*. Welch distinguished himself by trying to rescue a wounded corporal Of Ihe British army who wus lying In front of Ibe trench not a Hundred yards from tbo enemy, but he wns shot in (he arm and bad to return. He Is doing well in hospital, The G or many got tbe corporal. "Tbe country is infested wilh spies, some uf them go about as British officers. I heard thai one was caught lu tv church semi piloting with the hands on the clock. "1 am writing this letter on the bottom of a |0nf; one of my ftftcflon lias Just remarked: 'The sergeant is using our rations for a. desk!' "Jack QUnion Is qiiarlermastcr-Mei- geant nnd Jack Hay is company sergeant major of his company. OLD fltlD GO JOFFRE 0 TALK Great French Leader Spoke of Paat and His Confidence for Future PARIS.—Gen, Joffre, in an interview with his lifelong friend, Paul Jlunrd, reviewed his work as chief of the French troops and thereby furnished ibe most thrilling document printed since the war began. In Gen, Joffro's barely furnished room, 12 feet square, containing three arm chairs and a table, llnard and ihe commander-in-chief threw themselves into each other's arms In a Guile embrace of lifelong intimates. "I turned the conversation to war operations," Iluard writes, "nnd Joffro expressed his utmost, confidence in Iho final victory. Now my mind weni back tn tho anxious hours nf (he Germans' overwhelming march on Paris and tho defeat of Charlorol, whicli bad seemed to me a bloody denial of ,lof- fro's persistent confidence. '"You ought really lo give me some explanation of Charlorol,' i said to hi m. "Tho general was neither astonished nor offended by my question, .1 asked him if it was really true, as the Ron oral public and even the combatants believed, that we were outflanked Belgium by overwhelming masses. ".Toffre is one of ihoso men who throughout their existence never told a. lie. '"Not at nfi, not at all,' he replied. 'Our army was in sufficient numbers, We ought to havo won Ibe battle of Charlorol, Wo had ten chances to one to win II. We lost it through our own faults by mistakes of our commanders, '".Long before Iho war broke nut I was aware that a. great number of our generals were worn out. Some of them soomod to ine unfit lo fulfil their duties. Some inspired me with doubts, others even with disquietude* I hod made known my intentions to Introduce a. younger element into our superior command, "'Observing these deficiencies, 1 had sot about remedying them, Some of those generals were my best comrades, hut, while I love my friends, I love franco still morn, I therefore relieved (hem of their commands. I removed them, ns 1 expect to be removed if I am deficient. N'oi, indeed, ns :t punishment, but simply for the public weal. '"I did this with anguish in my soul and when left in solitude I wept.' "Turning tho general from his melancholy memories, 1 en id to him: 'Xow explain to me yonr retreat, especially by what surprising miracle or what singular caprice Gen. v'on ICluck obliqued so suddenly when Paris was already within bis reach.' "'The retreat was very simple,' replied .Toffre, now smiling again. With numerous details lie explained now von K'biek's men, casting aside their haversacks, swept like :i whirlwind nn Paris. "Me explained how, during ihe ten days the I'.iilisli-l-'rench rctrom lasted. be, .loffre, built up In the rcgl Amiens, that is. on the Hank nf Iho line of invasion, an nrmy whose exist once was unknown i > all, and especially to the Germans, until tho day when litis army nf Gen. Maunnury gavo sin h u sudden and violent blow to the Teutons thai he threw them, as planned, on our lines mi the Mamo. ■•'However.' said ,'loffre, 'this will ht written in history. My staff will write it wheu the war is terminated and 1 will see to ii thai the story is welt supported.' "About Iho present," continues Ifn ard, "it is truly regret lahle thai such decisive maneuvers es tho M fair are no longer possible. '3endlng over Gen. J off re I whispered in his ear: " "I hope you have got your sleeve.* ■■.loffre laughed gaily. !>,' ho replied, tapping 'hut we nre really still Napoleon said ho won soldiers' legs. We win them wilh oi Ine.,motives. Thut's oil the differouc We must no: abuao this war of allr lion tbo much. **'To begin with, it has enabled i to increase our war tools, to adoi them, even to create new ones. If th kind of fighting must go on we i not Imagine the wont 'attrition' hn no meaning. " 'It is n mistake to suppose tl army that is beaten can rein definitely Into new trenches; tu that docs not retain the ascend; very near panic. Now the usee belongs to us; there is not tho est doubt of that. "'Under (he fire of our arn Germans have lost mure than oi lion men; yes, more than one who will never reappear on tin tlefield. •"■Their* famous guard is only a cd- leollon of uniforms; their >ld officers* lists are only :i. historic memory. Their officers were gallant; Ihoy have nearly all fallen'. The German l.ronps are now pn much weakened morally ijtai their Improvised officers are unmpellod in order to avoid stampedo to lead them to battle In massive formation, eight men abreast, Jt is leading them Ui heeitomli, a. prey for our artillery.' *• 'What about our mon?' I ask The general rose. 'In all armies, all limes, all places, there have been' deficiencies, It is possible I here arc some in onr army, too, but our heroes are numbered by tbe thousand.1*.—yes, by the thousands. What a great ami htlmirablo country is Franco! You can cry that aloud. Wc arc living In gn times. Wilh an army like ours, it would be a crime against, franco ti despair.' ■■'What about Solssons?' I asked. " 'Solssons was a fatality, if you like or fault, if you prefer, but in any ease only an episode,' "With an all' Of impatience Joffre added: 'I command soldiers, but hot Ihe barometer. General Chance is i great captain, but not for a single lu Slant do I doubt our final victory.'" Hit ard, whose friendship with .loffre has lasted 50 years, says .loffre is not like bis photographs, lie looks Just like a.gopd-natured fat man. His tern perament is characterized by Infinite Mvceifcf-s. ills penetrating blue eyes are remarkably limpid, llo has healthy soul, i healthy body anil possesses a. good appetite, Thero is nothing cold In his character llo has been called taciturn, but. lite fact Is that while ho maintains a rigorous silence on military secrets, ho DISPLAY'OF MILLINERY More Pretty Hats at Smaller Prices Than in Any Previous Showing Several things about this dis play of Millinery will impress you. First, the variety and beauty; next, the great number nnd small prices. During no previous season havo wo felt so absolutely sure that tbe. millinery requirements of all women were so well provided for, nor have we ever felt more satisfaction in presenting a great number of bats than now —mostly becauso tbo prices aro so modest. It will astonish you tn Ionrn what an adorable little bat. may be had hero for a, really trifling amount. Fashion's Latest Dictates rN is, omething ^v 'Surely, sure my should?) bailies will any Women's Neckwear JUST THE SORT YOU'LL WANT FOR YOUR SPRING OUTFIT Tho daintiest and cleverest of th© new season's styles in Neckwear aro hero in delightful array. They are hy for the most attractive brought out in years and thero are so many different, designs that you will have no difficulty in finding .lust. what, will be most becoming to you. You'll like io choose yonr Neckwear hero not only because assortments are so satisfactory bill also becauso prices are so reasonable, Prices from 35c to $1.50 Ladies1 «■ Misses' Niddy Blouses Good quality, soft finished Duck or Satin Denim. Somo All While, others have Colored Collars and Cuffs, Generous out. All sizes in the Int. Prices.—- $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50 Each MEAGHER <& CO. THE STORE FOR STYLE THE STORE FOR QUALITY Fernie Beer Is ii proper drink for temperate people that ilo -.ill things in judicious moderation. Try It MUTZ FERNIE ■;it in- really/ is nnlnmlly expansive. Th i army mother of a, simple soldier who cnllc UU'V is his "Pnpn .loffre" the other day sum ndnncy med him up best, one thing is cerlal slight- —ho will win by the forco <»f his stor ling character alone. Towering nmbl ay tlie lions he has none. His one object 1 io mil- lo retire to iho complete seclusion < mllllnn country life after (he war. OLD WOMAN SHOOK FIST AT THE GUNS Soldiers Hold Commander in Chief in H ighest Regard—Does "His Blooming Duty." The regard In which the commander iu chief is held' hy the soldiers is expressed by Gori'J Hurk, in an entertaining letter in bis parents Mr. and Mi*s. D. P. Burfc of port Arthur, which says ir> part: "Sir John French received us prior to our march to iho Chateau, He looks moro than capable of coping with his great responsibilities. Tommy Atkins 'gave us somo information regarding his past and our future. He (Sir John Prenoh) Is great company and makes no effort lo pose, as a hero. I lis blooming duty Is all he feels that lib in doing, no more, no less. We fell in at dawn, marching order, and mo.de our way over the Belgian cobblestones t" tlie trenches. Saw "Jack Johnson" Explode. "Very fow of tho villages possess habitations with windows intnet. in one village especially tlie devastation was very great ami n huge cathedral corroborates stories of the Prussian methods of warfare, by Its pitiable condition. We were neither surprised nor cared when a "Jack Johnson fell short of Its mark and raised a cloud of dust close to us, An old. woman living in a neighboring cottage came oui nnd gassed at. tho hole which ihe shell had mado, shook her bead at it nnd her fist at Ihe gun, then returned to her dally rnutino. Could Hear Germans Whistle. "NiKht duty fell lo a, few Of us, whilst, others were told off as snipers. It was all novel and very interesting. During the intervals wn could bear the Oormung whistling nnd sneezing within a. few yards of us. Every lime our machino xnn got busy you could hear tbe Germans singing and making all kinds of run of it. "Wo have been fairly busy Ihe last feu* flays as we moved' from our old billet to a new one some eight nr ten miles further on. "Wo aro now lu tbo trenches having all kinds of sport, Tom is ,iust Ioo1tln« through one of the port boles trying his best to get a. pol shot. We are quite comfortnhlo out horo, so do not worry ahoul ns. While putting up breastworks a few days ago 1 Inst my pipe,, so you might send mo one along with*' some chocoln t o n nd lahlots, Please register all your parcels nnd send them cure of the war office. London and they will forward them to us." Acid Stomachs Arc Dangerous Common Sonse Advice by Distinguish* ed Specialist. "Acid" stomachs are dangerous bo-* cause acid irritates and Inflames the, dollcato lining of the stomach, thus hindering und preventing tbo proper action of the stomach, and leading to probably nine-tenths of Ihe eases of stomach trouble from which people suffer. Ordinary medicine and medicinal treatments are useless In such eases, for they leave the source of tho trouble, the acid In the stomach, as dangerous as ever. The acid must he neutralized, and its formation prevent-, ed nnd tbe host, tblng.for ihis purposu is ti teaspnonful of bisitrated magnesia/ a. simple antacid, taken in a. little warm or cold water after eating, which not only neutralizes the ncld but also pre-; vents the fermentation from which' acidity is developed, Foods which or-'_ dtnnrlty ennso distress may ;bo eaten' with impunity If tbo meal Is followed! with a Utile hisurated magnesia, which1 can too obtained from any druggist/ and should always be kept handy. PAGfe SIX €if Baife 'JicWi; 7UE9DAY, APRIL 13, *I9I5 Irregularity Which Borders on Reaction Is Dominant Note in New York. (By Daily News Lcnsed Wire.) NEW YORK, April 12.—irregularity ■whicli bordered on reaction toward the) close was'1 ho dominant note of todays market. Trading was active enough at ail times to indicate that the ■speculative interests were still In control but the course of prices suggested not only further .wiling; for profits by homo and foreign Interests, but a renewal of bearish aggressions as well. Unseltlement was most pronounced in tho final hrnir when Bethlehem Steel once moro -became the centre of a feverish buying movement, which sent prices up to 125 or S points above its previous high record. Tlie stock closed at 124, a, net gain for the day of 1G points. However, no reasonable explanation- for tbe rise was obtained nnd stock market observers ascrlbe'd tho move as a further driving in of tho shorts. Other leaders like Union Pacific, EReadipfj nnd some of the dividend paying st'oblip, failed to equal recent high isolations. Metal shares as a whole wero firm, motor shares being noteworthy for (hoir heaviness, with losses of .2-.tO; -1 points. Other industrials specialties mOVcd unevenly, with offsetting gains and losses. j Time money was notably hlpher for all dales, the Increased demand from stock brokerage sources contributing appreciably to ihis'situation. London and continental exchanges wore lower on. heavy offerings of re- mi ttanees. Bonds were irregular, total sales, par ■value, $2,075,000. **> a> •*> METALS. Copper up to 16!/2. " . (By Daily News Leased Wire.) ■NEW YORK, April 12.—Lead, 1.20; .London, ,C20 ,'ls-ftd. Speller, nominal: London .C-13 10s. Copper, firm; electrolytic. lfi.'JT'j. at 30.50: casting, 15,75 at 16.1.2.' ■ At London: Spot copper. UT2 15s; futures. C73 "s (id. • Bar sliver, .".it%.. . At London:'Silver, 23%, ■ At St. Louis-: Lend, -t%. At Montreal: Lend. 5.24. DONALDSON LINE Large Twin-Screw Steamers. Sailings to and from Europe. REDUCTION II CABIN RATE ALL STEAMERS f From Montreal— From Glasgow— 1 May 15...CASSANDRA...April 30 June 9 ATHENIA May 20 June 16 ..CASSANDRA ...June 1 Full Information from any S.S. nr U.H. asont or II. B. J.iilinan, General Asent. • Vancouver, 531 Granville Street. Winnipeg, 340 Main Street. 28 ft. Launch Hull For QuICk.Sble, !S2t]() ASHTON & SMEDLEY Engine Specialists. Nelson, B. C, GRAIN. «•> <$> ® CLOSING GRAIN PRICES. (By Daily News Leased Wire.) \VKN*NI.l'Ea April 12.—Close: May, $1,531-1; July, $1.50'*; Oct., $1.15%. Oats: May, 64%; July. 84%. c Flaxi -May, Jl.7^%; July, ?1.79!}8^ 0 ' * 4> <•> PRODUCE. | MONTREAL PROVISIONS. (By Daily News Leased Wire.) MONTREAL, April 12—Cheese: Finest western's, 17!4 at V>; easterns, Kl-Yt itt IT. Butter: Choicest creamery, 321,*. at 30; seconds, 31% at 32. Eggs; Fresh, 21 at 22. Pork: Heavy Ca.nada short mess, 28; short, cut hacks, 27%. MONTREAL STOCK MARKET FOLLOWS NEW YORK LEAD (By Daily News Leased Wire.) MONTREAL, April 12.—While some of the excitement of last week hnd subsided in tho New York market; tlie satisfactory rise in stocks there gave added confidence to the local list and despite some slight Irregularities 11$ prices moved to higher levels to tho accompaniment of an increased volume of business. Excluding1 mines tiie turnover in listed arid unlisted stocks was about 720*0 shares. Tho outstanding feature of the day was the strength of Iron, which rose 3H, to 30 in the afternoon, making an almost uninterrupted advance of 10 points in a. week. ('lose to 3000 shares changed hands'. Tho preferred slock jumped to 70'i and closed at the best with a net gain of 5V1-. In other directions the tone was strong, power rose 2*4, to 218% and closed at 218',*i; Laurentide rose 2*^ to 1.07,V& i und closed at 107. Shawlnlgan improved ',4 to 124 and Cedars % to fil. Uike of the Woods at 133% and Ogtl- vio'dt'l'2tl','i showed further gains and Kiccl common, which closed at 12 hid on' Saturday, sold at K>. Two stocks moved up, British Columbia. Packers and Train power, the former jumping fj points to 110 nnr3 the tatter 1 to -11, but losing Vi polu) ot the gain later. DM, US Of MSB-MM CANADIANS FOR EGYPT Pte. W. E. Preecc, Royal Canadian Dragoons, writes u. his mother at Farlscoiirt from Mansfield Park canip. SliNsex, Kngland, as follows: "'You will lie surprised to hoar ihai we have not yet. gono to the front. All the infantry has gone, but wc expect to go to Turkey. There cavalry is needed. By the time yon get this letted wo shall probably be on our waj| to some place unknown." .Since Ihe latter c'tnimimicr.tion Mrs. 1'reeee lifts received word from her son to the effect that the regiment is to go to Kgypt. She was eating her first country club ioe cream, and pointing to the pifM.-ichio part in the ventre, she said to Hie young man sue was dining wilh: "\Yhai is that?" "Oh. that's an oasis," he replied. "A what?'- "An oasis—a Tittle green spot hi the dessert, you know." The Consolidated Mining Mid [melting Co. of Canada, Limited es, .Smelting aud Refining Depi TRAIU DIUTIS1I COI.l'MP.I. SMELTERS AND REFINERS Purchasers cf Cold, Silver, Cc^er srd Ltal Oies TRAIL BRAND PIG LEAD AND BLUESTONE. Story of the Career of Sir William Robert Robertson—Rose From the Ranks. "Sir William Robert Robertson. Who's Sir William Robert, Robertson?" people were asking when, in ono of his early despatches, Sir -lohn French paid a tributo to his wonderful organizing capabilities. This question was asked hy the man in the street because Sit* William does not work.in the limelight. He is not to he found in the fllgbting-line—ftl- though' in past campaigns lie has done his share—directing artillery and infantry; and yet he is one of the most important men in the army, for is he not "the man behind the grub?" as Tommy has wittily put it. Tho phrase exactly describes Sir William's work in this great war, for it is he who is responsible lor the feeding of the army; and the fact that there has been nothing hut praise for.his superb management of tho commissariat, is eloquent, testimony to tho way ho has done his work. Undoubtedly one of the secrets of Sir William's success, particularly in regard to organization and transport, is duo to tho fact that he knows ex- nctly what "Tommy" wants; for lie has been a "Tommy" himself His career, indeed, is a veritable romance of the a'rmy, for he has risen from the ranks. Thirty-seven yiears aso Sir William, who is a native of Lincoln* shire, came to the conclusion that tho work of a servant offered little scopo for his ublll'bles. Thereupon he en listed in the 10th, lancers. A raw recruit of Ut, there seemed little possibility at that time that he would ono day be director of military training' at, the war office, command tho staff college where our "cracks" aro trained, and ultimately obtain his present position of chief of staff. Like Col. St. .lohn Lane Harrington, Gen: Chaffee of tbo United States army, Sir Hector Macdonald, the lato Major-Gen. Sir Luke O'Connor, V.C.; Major Dauncey of the famous Inn's* ictillngs, and other well known "rankers;" Sir William threw himself heart and soul into his profession, although U was not until 1SRS, 10 years after ho enlisted, that he was recommended for a commission, which he got in tbe 3rd Dragoon, guards. Even then he might, never have been more than a captain had he not seized his great chance, when, in 1891, ho was appointed railway transport officer in connection with the puiritive expedition to quell a turbulent tribe of Pathans who were plundering the Miranzai valley. The splendid work ho did on this expedition marked him for curly promotion, ind he fully realized the hopes of his friends In tlie Ohitral expedition, when he served as field intelligenco officer. It was during this expedition that Sir William Robertson had.his narrowest escape from death. His zeal led him to lide forward without, bis Gurkha guard', and, his sword being In tho way, be handed it over to a PallKin guide', who Was riding with him, going himself a, little ahead of the man. The next, thing he knew was that, two shots were tired at. him, one of them passing under his arm and neatly clipping off his horse's ear. Turning round, he saw that the Pathan who was guiding him had fired the shots and the next moment the traitor charged htm and lilt him over the head with his. own sword. Robertson grappled with his opponent, but. nbt|Clhg two' other Indian tribesmen, who seemed to appear from nowhere, rushing forward to attack him. he was obliged to let his man go und bent a rotreat to his ("urklu! guard, which was some three or four hundred yards In the rear. A medal and chips, the P.S.O. and mention in despatches were. Robertson's reward for his work in the Chl- tral expedition, and when tbe South African war broke out. it was acknowledged that he was the one man for the job of attending to the transport of food and troops. How he organ lzed their departure remains a wonder tn this day, and although some ulcered at the idea of a "ranker" successfully holding such a position, It was recognized by the army general ly, when the war office appointed him .commandant of the staff college —one of the most sought after billets in the army—that it was but a just reward lor the man who is contributing so enormously to the success Of our troops in Flanders. Says He Does Not Believe He Could Have Liyed Differently—Credited ,n'Arf'. '.^Wftji Many Raids LEE§ SUMMIT, Mo.—Cole Younger, last of the'.group of bandits who made Missouri,, famous, or rather IntamouK, shortly after the civil war, is dying at bia home, here, Deep fb,eUng aver the recent death of Frank jjxmea, a fellow bandit ly the reconstruction days, is believed to be hastening the day when Cole Vounger poiJor.ger can tell of the civil war-raids /and the. bank robberies which, he. saw and more than one. of which he, ted.- . •Bsnt-hvyear*. and facing death, Cole Vounger saya be does not behove he could huvo lived his life differently, lie believer he did what nny other person -would have done Joins the Church, After, serving 35 years in the Minnesota state' prison, bo came to Missouri 12 years ago and these have been happy years for him. He joined the Christian bhurch two years ago on an anniversary of the massacre at Lawrence, Kan. lie is respected for his uprightness and almost tenderness of character in his advanced years.. ;, - His voice- a bit tremulous, but with piurcuig [eyes, the former bandit sat in his -easy chair nnd stroked the wavy '.mlr of a two-year-old gramV- nephew. • Younger'fi .chief exploits were the. robbery Of a. Northfleld, Minn., bank Sept. «, 1870, and tin* civil war raid on Lawience. Thcrovis 'nothing in my life so thrilling as my part in ihe raid on Lnwrcnor during the civil war. There nothing that ever happened that, was so misrepi-esenLcd in literature and in history," tic said. Aroused by Father's Murder To understand it one must look back into the early history of tho war, when federal sympathizers had thorners' In Missouri at thoir mercy, "My father was opposed to the war ind had friends on both aides, but was shot down in cold blood and robbed by a gang of federal freebooters as he was driving horne front Kansas City. That day changed my whole life. The knowledge that my father barf been killed In cold blood filled my bearl with lust for vengeance. ' "1 was 19 the day we started from Backwater,', Mo., about 200 strong" the 'Qiiuntrell band, 1 mean. It was Aug. 26, 1SC3. I was lieutenant In one company ,of the command. "Wln-i! Ave reached a bill In sight of Lawrence w • learned from an old hog feeder that.there were -tOii regular federal troops hi Lawrence and 300 militia men, "I'Ik;.* .outnumber ns two to one,' said Quaii treli. 'but we can wiilp them.' Soon we came upon them. There wore no guards and we tore open the flops of, (heir tents and killed them a>; fast,,■,*,.« oiu; .guns.could work". crowd while the other, three did the robbing;, but we were hard pressed. "Someone saw whht was going on In the bank and shouted that there were 'robbers in the bank.' I called to -the boys lij'tho bank to come out, but thoy wero slow and tho whole town was shooting at us before we got started away. "AU of us were hit as, wo rode away, but, by, jumping from wounded horses and riding doublo, we managed to get out of town. For two weeks we eluded them but at last they surrounded some of us In a swamp between St. James and Madelln and I saw tho jig was up for us, Tho .lames boys had separated from us ond mado their, escape, . "'Poys,' I said, 'those that want to can surrender, for it's Just about sure death if we do all that's left to do. Wo might wait, however, until they aro right on top o'f us and then break towards them and try to shoot our way through their lines.' "Not one would surrender and we tried the plan, hut they .shot all of us down before we could get through. I had 11 wounds and the "others were nearly as bad. Closely Watched "No threo mon who over went to the Minnesota penltentlnry were so closely watched B3 WO three during the first years of our term. Brother Bob just wilted away and died. He worried himself Into consumption nnd died. He always blamed himself for drinking just before tho attempt to rob the No'rlhfloh. bank. "Then came my full pardon in 190y. I came directly to tho homo of my niece, Mrs, Nora Hall, and 1 have lived here ever since. Here I guess I will die." UNION MEN URGE PEOPLE TO BUY AT HOME The Typographical union nf Lethbrldge, backed by the trades nnd labor council, bos Issued an open letter to the business men of tho city warning them Unit, if they persist in sending! their printing orders to out-ot'-townl offices they need not'expect the par-r ronoge of the union men of LethbridgeJ The stand taken is that the merchants! cannot expect the people, to buy>at-r home i£ they send awayrfo.r.::thcir| printing. GERMAN ATROCITIES IN FRANCEl The Patriotic Publishing company,! Montreal, has just published the,'Bng-l lish translation of tho offlclhl report! of tho French, government on the Gcr-, man atrocities in Frnnpo. It is a tragic story, one that will! draw tears to the eyes. It is an au-1 thentic d'ocumont which shows what! the Germans are and what they arof doing. Stories of brutal murder of peacoful! citizens, outrages of the most - horrible! nature upon women and children, rob-r bery, plllago of entire villages aro told! in simple and vivid form, iu this! booklet. . . .,' Daily News Want Ads. DAILY NEW8 CLASSIFIED AD RATES One cent a word per insertion, four eenta a word per week, fifteen cente a word per month when cash accompanies the order. Otherwise one cent per word per Insertion straight. No accounts opened for want ads. Mini* mum charge 25 oents. WANTED—Post mn Iters. NELSON EMPLOYMENT AGENCY— W. Parker, 301) Baker St. (339) Air Pressure Low at Drills? IF IT IS, YOU KNOW, YOU ARE LOSING MONEY FAST Sullivan Angle Compound Compressors cost less per foot of air delivered, require less floor space and are better balanced and smoother running than other types of air compressors. ASK FOR BULLETIN 58-S Agents: The Melson Iron Works, Limited There Is no habit more eaa- •iljr forme* than the habit of : laving. If you have not al- | ready acquired the habit do , ao now by opening a savings | account. ' One dollar opens an account In our Savings Department Established 1875. Head Office, Toronto, Ont I Capital (paid up) . .(7,000,000 I Reserve Fund J7.000.000 Poleg Howland, President i Eliaa Rogers, Vice-President Edward Hay, Gen. Manager. Nclsln Branch J. H. D. Benson, Manager. inPERIMBANKDrC« Bank of Montreal ESTABLISHED 1817 Capital authorized ......$25,000,000 Capital all paid up..... .*,15,000,000 Rest $16,000,000 HEAD OFFICE: MONTREAL H, V. Meredith, Esq President Sir Frederlok Williams-Taylor, General Manager. Branches In British Columbia: Armstrong, Athalmer, Chllllwaclt, Cloverdalo, Enderby, Greenwood, Kamloops, Kelowna, Merrltt, Nelson, New Denver. New Westminster, Nicola, Penticton, Port AI- bernl, Port Hancy, Prince, Rupert, Princeton, Rossland, Summerland, Vancouver, Vancouver (Main rtreot), Vernan, , Victoria, West Summerland, Alberni. Interest paid on Savings Deposits at 3 per oent (present rate). Nelson Branch, L. B. DeVeber, Mgr. -r Pally N«wi Want Ad Brings Results We lost* ailv four (icau and throe wmt tiffed. Tiir a we rodo away am fimglit f"i* ■it, h nit';? with pursuers whe iad beta org! i|lzeu. Thoy follnwod its until w wei ■ among friends hi Mis- BourjjV POV LTRY^ANDJ;^*^OCl*^ BABY CHIC1CS, (luckllnEH and hatching eggs; poultry and fruit form paying combination. Catalogue forwarded on application Charles Provan, Langley Fort, near Vancouver. 22-1-tf FOR SALE—Pigs, Rlx weeks and six months old, $6 and ?10 respectively, f.o.b. New Denver. T. J. Lloyd, New Denver, B.C. STRAWBERlltY~13I£i^^ 1000 *S5; currants 10c; gooseberries! 15c; rhubarb 10c; fruit trees, perennlall flowers, roses, dahlia?, panalea, etc.,1 carriage prepaid. Catalog free. CtaarUal Provan, Langley Fort, neaj? Vancou.-! ver.. ,, ... 224-tfl PEDIGREE STRAWBERRY.PLANTSI —Hardy northern grown stock ofl leading varieties, 100 plants postpaid, T $.1,25; per thousand plants f.o.(h, "W-ynn- | del, §7.00; catalogue mailed on i quest. Monrad' Wigen,. "Wynmlel, i B.C- ■ (507) GARDEN SEEDS. SUTTON? SEEDS—In .original sealed I packets, imported vfrom Sutton *fe'| Sons, Reading, England. A. J. Woodward, 007 Granville St., Vancouver,;] B.C. Send for catalogues. (450)J ARTICHOKES—Food for man beast, selected seed tubers, 2 lbs;) 35c, postpaid la B.C. Box 50, Gray j Creek. * (442) ■FOR SA LI'*—Weed potatoes (Wee Mac- grcgors) $35 per ton. ?2.00 per sack, j Cppeland & Co., box 783. ' (5<1fi) FOR SAL'fe. FOR SALE—Dry wood. Phone J. Reid, L475. (395) 42 AORlfl improved ranch, every convenience, for sale, or will rent; enp shares. Dr. Macmillan, Tarrys, (494)_ FOR SALE—8 lots, half cleared, 3- rnom house, chicken houses and wiro runs; $150 buys; l>ulanco easy; a blf? snap. Also upright 12-stop organ, nearly new, $30, and ono drop head up- to-date nearly new Ringer sewing machine, $30; a snap. Apply box 4117, Daily News. (497) Full JtENTT-IIousekeeping rooms, $10 per month", Over Poole Drug Com- pany._ (600) FOR RENT—Sulto'of 3 large rooms, partly furnished, centrally located, gas, $10.00 a inontii In advance. Apply Campbell's Art Gallery. (505) LOTS IN KENSINGTON—Close in; , 107 feet frontage Granite road, $5.00 monthly. Three-acre plots, $10.00 monthly. Own your own homo. Ed- [ ward Ferguson, office Humo block, next postoffict-i. (530) FOR RECNT—Clean, well furnished housekeeping 'room'sj quiet iPla t*; 507 Silica street. (515) GOLD COIN OF TROUT RUN— Ayrshire bull of especially fine quality and pedigree, of high producing strain; fee f5.no. Stands East Duntulm. J. .T.I Qnmpholl. (640) FOR SALE—S.C, W. Leghorn hatching eggs, $1.50 per sitting; $7.50 per 100. Winners of B. c. Association ribbon for best egg nnd broiler pen ot Cranbrook show, 1914. Atchison's Poultry Farm, Cranbrook, B.C. (203) FOR RENT — Improved ranches on shares, clovor plowed under last fall. In flue shape. N. Wolverton, 508 Ward street. (521) FOR SALE—S.C. R. I. Red hatching eggs. From good winter layers; Iloltzapple strain. Threo pens headed by winners at Cranbrook show, 1914. Atchison's Poultry Farm, Cranbrook, B.C. _^ (203) FOR'SALE—Ranch horse; 1050 lbs; ft yeara old; absolutely sound; splendid condition. Font, Edgewood. (523) TOR SALE—One 5-year old Durham cow, freshens in March, price $90; ono heifer, 3 years old, freshens in March, price $80; one 2% year old heifer, freshens 1st April, price $80. Apply Mrs. Mary Lupton, Creston, B.C. j (522) FOR RENT—F urn [shod four roomed cottage at Four mile, beach frontage. Apply T. M. Calms, Tel. L4fil. (527) LOST. SOME CHHCKEN THIEF HAS STOLEN mir game rooster. Anyone found harboring same after Ibis dato will be prosecuted. Nolson Transfer Co, (537) BARBERING, LADY BARBER SHOP—218 Baker St Prices: Hair cut 35c, with shave BOc; children's hair cut, 25c. (270) PLUMBING AND HEATING. E. K. STR^vClLtlT^rBakers^r plumbers' supplies, estimates free; work guaran ed. Phone 2C2. FOR SALE—Choice grade Berkshire pigs, fi weeks old, $3.00 each. Stocks & Jackson, box 53, Creston, B.C. (50fi) EGGS, $2-00 per 15; chicks, 25c each. Looks high. Quality counts. "White Orpingtons, W. Wyandottes, W. Leghorns, Let, me know your wants. R. 13. Hay, O.K. Bakery. (517) ^w^lj^SEJ'GERJ3EJ^ NET^ON^AfisSSl^ and reliable. Day and night. Phom JFURS^^ G. GLYsW,~ExpenT7^ "Mill St., Nelson, B.C., can tan your skins and fix your heads. Also undertakes the making up of any skins Into -muff and stoles, or any other garments. Tho repairing and remodelling of furs to newest shapes. Summer prices. (217) $850 Buys Readymade Poultry Ranch, comprising ttftfi acres land, 4-room house, poultry houses, 60 laying Leg- I horns, 70 chickens; 5 miles from Nelson, 10 minutes from school, postofflco and railway station. Apjily box 541, Dally News, Nelson. (541) WANTED—MISCELLANEOUS. "WANTED—Help on ratu-h, small pay If any. Address Box 489; Daily News. (48fi) "BILLY" SUNDAY'S Message and Methods—Extraordinary revlvaliwt., Quarter million converts. Thrilling hook. Everybody orders. Mako six to ten dollars dally. Sample book free ou promiso to canvass. Biblo H uso, Brantford, WANTED—Chambermaid. Queen's hotel. Apply the (514) WAJNTED—To hire or ibuy 15 to 20 horso power gasoline englno and 4- inoh centrifugal pump. D. E. "Wick, box 531, Nelson^ (524) WANTED—To rent, small tract land suitable for small fruits and vegetables; preferably with same fruit trees and small house; would consider buying. Wh. Mcwhinney, box 173, Coleman, Alta. (52ft) WANTED—1000 to 5000 shares Utica stock. Quote lowest price in first letter. Address F. M. Longshore & Co., brokers. 420 The Rookery. Spokane, Wash. (531) SKINS WANTED—Mink, weaeel, marten, beaver, Ij-nx., etc. G. Glasor, Furrior, 811 Mill St., Nelson. <">33) BEE^SJHJPUES^^^^ AL^TyOiTnEED can be obtained in Nelson at prices you cannot heat. Write for price list "W. Romain, Fair- view, Nelson. (327) OUT-OF-TOWN ADVERTISERS USE THIS BLANK ON WHICH TO WRITE YOUR ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE DAILY NEWS ONE WORD IN EACH SPACE THE COST—On» cent a word each Insertion or Four Conts « word -for 8lx. Ten Cents extra to mill replies for box numbers. No ad taken for ten than 26c. Enclose money order or check and malt direct to The Dally News, Nelson, B.C. —' ; 1 TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 1915 Cttt Bsfi" $tto» 3H* PAGE 9EVEN Local Ontario and Northern Spy Apples Box - - $2.00 Fresh Cut Roses Each - ■ 15c Star Grocery PHONE 10 Store of Quality. NELSON NEWSOF THE DAYIA A carload of potatoes arrived In the city on Saturday afternoon for a local retailer. There will be a moetlng of the Daughters of the Empire in the Y.M. C.A. parlors Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The prize winners of the ticket selling competition for the Y.M.C.A. exhibition aro Miss Lillian Hunter who received a box of chocolates and Donald Blackwood, who was the recipient of a fishing line. Flro Insurance Is a necessity. Take your policy with C. W. Appleyard, 505 Baker St., Nelson, B.C. (530) TVc are now ready to supply Ice cream. Kindly send your orders in early. Beechnut Creamery. (466) Tho Ladies' aid of the Presbyterian church will hold a tea and sale of cooking on Saturday afternoon, April 24. (547) Dan't tako chances, Have your carpets, windows and chimneys cleaned. Nelson Vacuum Cleaning Co., phone 18. . (525) Nelson Brand Jam Is made from the best Kootenay fruits and B. C. Sugar by British Columbia labor. At all grocers 65) Scotch Bakery You will save money if you buy your cakes ana pastries here. Headquarters for Scotch Shortbread. T.W.Ledingham Thin Folks Who Would Be Fat Increase Weight Ten Pounds or Moro A Physician's Advice. "I'd certainly give most anything lo he able to fat up a. few pounds and stay that way," declares every excessively thin man or woman. Such a resulL is not impossible, despite past failures. Thin peop|(. aro victims of mal-nutrltlon, a condition which prevents the fatty elements of food from being taken up 'by tbo blood as they are when the powers of nutrition are normal. Instead of getting into the blood, all the fat und flesh producing elements stay In the intestines until they pass from the body as waste. To correct this condition and to produce a healthy, normal, amount of fat the nutritive processes must be artificially supplied with tho power which nature has denied them, This can best be accomplished by eating a •Sargol tablet with every meal, Sargol is a scientific combination of six of tho best strength-giving, tat producing elements known' to the medical profes sion. Taken with meals It mixes with the food and turns the sugars and starches into rich, ripe nourishment for the tissues and blood and its rapid effect is remarkable. Reported gains of from ten to twenty-five pounds in i single month are by no means Infre cfuent, Yet its action is perfectly na lural and absolutely harmless. Sargol is sold by all good druggists everywhere and every package contains a i guarantee of weight increase or money back. I Caution—While Sargol has produced i remarkable results in thetreatment of 4 nervous Indigestion and general stem rj acb disorders it should not, owing to 3 Its remarkable flesh producing effect, 1 be used by those who are not willing ' to increase .their Weight ten pounds or more. LIVELY REPARTEE j BETWEEN ENEMIES "How's Kaiser BUI?" Ask Canadians—"He's All Right," Is Answer, To his brother in this city Pte. Harry Tomlin, H company, 15th battalion, writes: "The German trenches aro about 400 yards from our trenches. We have many talks with them, or I should say shouts. Tho Germans shout out,. "Hello, Jack!" and ask us to sing "Rule Britannia," which they listen to with order. I Then a, German will holler out: 'Why don't you bring your navy out?" Then wo answer: "How's Kaiser BUI?*' to whicli they answer, "He's all right." And then we ask them when they aro coming to London. They toll ais 'they will get there some day (I don't think). They havo some good snipers, and ht course they keep you lively with shells, but wc are going to give them the biggest chase and hiding thoy ever received in a short time. Drake's Special Blend of Tea, 3 lbs. for $1.00. Ice cream and mineral waters. C. A. Drake & Co., oil Stanley street. (538) Farmogerm Culture for Innoculatlng lover and alfalfa seed, atso peas, $2.20 per can. For sale by Taylor Milling & Elevator Co. (503) "We have just received an up to date assortment of Jap Earrings and Jew elry and *vlll bo pleased to show you theso new Ilnea. J. J. Walker, Jeweler and Opalcian. (53">) Help to keep your home factory working. Insist on getting Nelson Brand Seville Orange Marmalade. It has quality, purity and fine flavor, what more do you want. 455) EMPIRE TO Iran FOR BABY CHICKS, Always use Dr. Rusk's Chick Pood. Taylor Millng & Elevator Co., Nelson, B.C. (454) SEED GRAIN. Marquis wheat, Canadian oats, Long* fellow and Crompton early corn, clover and alfalfa seed, sugar mangel seed and all kinds of vegetable seeds. Send us your orders. The Taylor Milling & Elevator Co., Limited, Nelson. (453) Entortalnment In aid of the Public Library in opera house Tuesday, April 13. First part -dances by Miss Attree's pupils and solos by local artists. Second part, farce entitled "Freezing a Mother-in-law." Admission 25c; reserved seats, 50c, Plan at City Drug. (491) Rev. Father O'Boyle, the president of the Catholic Children**.' aid of the province, is in the city on a tour of inspection, on behalf of the society. The Father will address a meeting of the congregation in the Catholic parish hall tonight at 8 o'clock in explanation of the work the society has in hand. (544) 1 COWANS MAPLE BUDS Pure, "Nourishing, Solid. Milk Chocolate WINNIPEG CRACKS EN ROUTE TO BERLIN Entered for "Olympic Shoot"—Sergt. Northover Says Boys Are Making Bull's* Eyes Writing from tho lino of battle In France to Staff Sergt. c. A. Hawley in Winnipeg, Armorer-Sergt* if. Ti. Northover, a member of the UOth regiment of Winnipeg, but better known throughout Canada us one of its crack shots, tells some interesting events of the Canadian soldiers now at tho front. Sergt. Northover was a regular visitor to tho Canadian rifle matches and generally brought back some of the money. His description of picking off a German sniper, lu the following letter, will be understood best by riflemen, as he tells of it as if picking off bulls-eyes at a rifle meet. The letter is us follows; "France, March 22. "Dear Hawley,—Yes, the Black Devils are at it, the best battalion In the contingent and In the trenches, too. Tho papers will give you lists of casualties, so no need for me to write them, no one you know up to dato has been bumped, but plenty of timo. As you know, they made me armorer sergeant-major at Valcartier. I bad tlie Job there to train all the armorers of the division—some Job, but we got there. I was asked to tako . commission, but refused; wanted ti stay with the 2nd Infantry brigade, so urn with them now—the best in the division. Joe Austman is busy sniping; has a few notches cut in his stock, I got one at about 400 yards one day when I was in the trenches, took mo about ""C minutes to locate him, then, a central bull and no signals; target went down and stuyed down, could not challenge, so marked it up as a bull. I suppose you have been busy with tho various contingents and musketry, no M, R. A., this year, suppose. "Tho 00th have entered a team for the Olympic shoot In Berlin, so look out for results about August; wc ought to win out, Austman, Houghton, Davidson, Cook, Ford, Bishop, Watson, myself and a few spares ought to win hands down. I have been busy all the time since coming here. Have thought out and had adopted, a couple of Improvements to our machine guns, which makes them the best on the field, so Herb Is doing his bit. Got complimented by the general and as the cartoonist nays, "The Worst Is Yet to Come." One Improvement has been valued at flO.OOO and the other a little less. "The weather here la nice now, beautiful day to day; plenty of aeroplanes up and wo often watch them being shelled, but It Is like trying to hit prairie chickens at 600 yards range on the wing with a rifle, but It Interests us, especially when the aeroplane Is a German: we all hope he comes down. Have been under shell fire good and plenty and seen their dirty work; not very pleasant to see blokes go un der; hnd some near ones myself, but still able to write and eat and sleep, so r should worry," (By P. A. O'Farrell.) LONDON.—From the beginning of this awful war I have repeatedly asserted that Its termination would sec the birth of a new and better world. The kaiser and his military clique made this war. Austria and the Haps- burga are catspaws. The mercrants, manufacturers and hankers of Germany and Austria as well as the farmers and laborers are not guilty of the blood and crimes of this atrocious war. It Is true they became imbued with the idea that Germanic civilization and rule should dominate the world. The sychophants In the press and in the universities wero working overtime to prove Teutonic and Hohenzollern supremacy in arms and statesmanship, and the prospect of race aggrandisement corrupted the ideals and morals of all the Germanic nations. The Magyars became equally guilty and they will have to pay dearly with the other German states. But it will take long to convince tho German states that the world must be rid forever of the Hapeburgs and the Hohenzollern-s. The kaiser is just as insane today as Napoleon was after the retreat from Moscow and he will prolong this war till Germany Is utterly prostrate. There Is no such a thing as public opinion in Austria or Germany. There Is blind worship of their rulers, nothing more and their rulers will fight on- to the bitter end, or till all their resources are exhausted Thus the lives and happiness of 120,000,000 of people are playthings for a mad kalsor and a senile old man who ought to 'have been confined for 20 years past In a home for the feeble minded. Germany had, and has a marvellous war machine but the hand on the throttle of the machine la the hand of a madman and the end is Inevitable ruin and woe. It is better so, for out of the utter ruin will come a new and chastened German people, who will be rid forever from autocrats and mad dreams of conquest and power. Many New Nations, Out of tho war will also 'be born a new Poland, restored to self government and development along lines of its own ideals. There will also be a new Italy, a new Greece, a new Rumania and the restoration of Constantinople to the Christian world. France shall have her lost provinces restored, and the lost Danish provinces shall be given' back to tho motherland. The Germany confederacy will havo to be helped to its feet so that its people can liquidate the debts Germans will owe to Beigil m. Germany has destroyed £2,000,000,000 of Belgium's wealth, and capitalizing the restitution which the Germans must make even at 3 per cent, we have a tribute of £60,- 000,000 a year which Germans must pay to Belgium for ever. 'It Is a big price to pay for the antics of a mad kaiser and a senile and irresponsible Hapshurg. Loyal Ireland. Nothing 1ms amazed England and touched her so profoundly as the manner In which Ireland has acted in this crucial hour of her existence. The Connaughts, the Munsters, the Leins- ters and the Irish Guards have rendered Incredible and unparalleled services to the Empiro on the battlefields of France and Belgium. Since the world began there has been nothing like It Once, when the Gordons were decimated and surrounded by hordes of Huns, above the roar of 'battle they dreamed they heard the soft Hit of "God Save Ireland" floating In the air. Stronger and stronger It grew till at last thero burst through the serried ranks of the Germans a column of Conn-aught rangers that scattered and crushed and tore the Huns to pieces like raging lions scattering and devouring tholr pray. Nothing could withstand the fury and madness of that wild Irish hand rushing to the rescue of the Gordons. One redheaded Irishman, mad with the fury of battle, broko his rifle levelling the foes and he snatched a sword from a Gcrmun officer and then waded through the ranks of the Huns, cutting, hacking, killing, slaying till at last wherever he appeared, like Bayard of old, tho Germans fled In terror and thousands were chased across the field by handfuls of heroic Irish Louder than tlie Connaughts the Gordons are now singing "God Save Ireland." Michael O'Leary bus his Victoria Cross, but the name of the Connaught of tho flaming hair, who so effectively used a German sword, Is as yet unknown. Ireland Has Made Good. It Is utterly impossible to conceive that there can be any serious trouble over tho proper form of the new Irish parliament at tho conclusion of the war. Ireland has made good, and will make good. She has taken her place in the forefront of the hattie for the preservation of tho British Empire and the preservation too of the liberty and civilization of tho world. There can be no doubt that this war will result in fusing and solidifying the Empire Into a grander and more harmonious whole. The 3,000,000 Britlsh- ors under arms are being trained and disciplined and fed and care for as never were soldiers before in war, and, man for man, they far excel the German soldiers. France and Russia and Belgium are doing splendidly, and aro all being uplifted and ennobled by the sacrifices of this war, but tho soldiers and sailors of the British Empire are surpassingly magnificent. In a year these magnificent men will return to civil life. They will leaven the social, industrial and commercial life of Great Britain and Ireland as it has never been leavened before. There must, thereforo, be a new England, new Scotland and a new Ireland. In a recent artlclo I pointed out that while the food supply of the world was yearly proving Inadequate to the demand, the people of the English speaking world could not bo roused to the seriousness of supplying a remedy for what is in fact a worldwide shortage in food supply. Sixty -per cent of the population of Ireland and 30 per cent of the people of Great Britain are underfed. One main reaspn why It took Kitchener's armies so long to fit was that the vast majority! were underfed wheln, they joined the colors. Under proper feeding and lodging they have become the best and most efficient soldiers the world has ever seen. These men after tho wnr are not g«lng hack to the old conditions. There must be better feeding ami better housing for them and for their wives and children for evermore. In the British Isles the average warge for the farm laborer doeH not equal 14s a week. The coal or lead miner In Canada gots that much per day. It is utterly Impossible for a working man to feed, clothe and house himself properly, and be an efficient workman on 2s a day. Farm labor is the most essential labor to a nation. Farm labor feeds and clothes the wojfld and the world is running short of wool, and leather, and meat, and bread, and butter, and fruit, and milk because farm labor was vilely remunerated in Great Britain and Ireland. Farm lahor should he held in honor and the laborer should have a full, adequate supply of wholesome food for himself and family. He and his should be decently and comfortably housed and because he has not 'been the United Kingdom is now importing £200,000,- 000 worth of food products that could be produced in the British Isles more economically than in any other country in tho world. Had to Migrate, Fancy a people as sensible as the English and Scotch paying yearly to farmers of other countrios £200,000,- 000 for 'beef, and bacon, and eggs, and butter, and vegetables, and wool, and leather, and other farm products, all of which could be produced at home were British and Irish farms properly tilled and cultivated. The laborer was not considered worthy of his hire on English and Irish farms, and conse quently he emigrated or migrated and consequently, too, English and Irish farms are less and less productive. Germany had last summer 25,000, 000 hogs, Great Britain and Ireland had 5,000,000. Ireland used to produce double the hog products it produces now. It used to feed twice the present population and export more than now. Ireland's exports, mostly food products, equalled last year about £70,000,000. Thoy could easily bo increased to £200,000,000 were Irish lands properly drained and cultivated. Ireland could excel the world in tho production of eggs, poultry, bacon, beef, mutton and vegetables, were her fields proporly drained and tilled, and her people sufficiently skilled In butter making, live stock breeding and gardening. The Irishman properly trained is the most efficient workman in the world. He Is quick, he is Initiative and he Is ambitious to excel. But he is not properly trained and his ambition and his Initiative are blasted 'because his training and education are In the hands of officials who are completely out of sympathy with him and with his wants. The primary, secondary and techni' fill schools of Ireland and the universl ■ties, aro controlled not by men of -business but by place hunters and tuft hunters. There are magnificent schools In Ireland, like Artane and Our Lady's (Mount, Cork, or the Alexandra college, Dublin, schools that rival the finest in the world. But these ure not run by place hunters and tuft hunters, but by most efficient educators. The government is giving vast sums for education and agriculture, but the administration is entrusted to hoards which consist mostly of fossils and In* efficients. And this explains why the exports of Ireland are only £70,000,000 yearly Instead of £200,000,000. There are some 3,000,000 acres of Irish land water logged and useless that could be producing luxurious crops of grain, fruit or vegetables were the same land in France, Belgium or Germany. There are 5,000,000 acres more that could yield three or four times the crops they now yield were they properly drained and tilled and cultivated. The Germans can raise 15 tons of potatoes to the aero on land far Inferior to Irish land producing only 6 tons to the acre and all because the Germans know how to drain and till and cultivate the fields, and drainage Is a lost art in Ireland. Two crying and overpowering wants In Ireland are drainage and transportation. The whole island Is water logged, cold and unhealthy because the rivers and 'brooks and rivulets have been allowed to fill up with silt and weeds and the channels are utterly Inadequate to carry off the water of the surplus ruins. Cried in Vain. For nearly 100 years every man of scientific knowledge In Ireland has been pointing out the need of a great systematic scheme of main drainage, but they have cried In vain and there- foro 60 per cent of tho Irish people are underfed and Ireland's exports are only £70,000,000 instead of $200,000, 000 yearly. Great Britain is sending £130,000,000 a year to Belgium and to South America, to Holland or to Franco for butter, meats, eggs and vegetables that ought to be bought In Ireland. Lot Irish rivers be deepened from the sea right to the interior and let the silt taken from these rivers he utilized to turn slob and marsh and bog into gardens and pasturos and then let the fields of Ireland 'be properly drained and cultivated and as certainly as day follows night Ireland can 'be made the richest and most prolific agricultural country In the world. The rivers will become commercial highways, with cheap water transportation, tillage and plowed fields will replace the marsh and flelus now covered with pools of water and rushes will be gardens und meadows. Belgium has but 35 per cent the area of Ireland, its soil and climate are Inferior, but Us' lands aro drained, Its water courses are made Into canals and its exports wero some £200,000,000 until Huns blasted its highly cultivated fields and gardens. Give Ireland the scientific und in dustrlal training which her people so sadly need, give her up to date methods of agrlcutture and transportation and she will increase her food production so as to export £250,000,000 worth of farm produce. England and the Empire are now waging implacable warfare on Prussian militarism. The empire must wage a still more Implacable and ruthless war against Insanitary slums, and against hunger, and disease and drunkenness. 'More people perish prematurely In these islands from disease bred by dirt and cold and hunger and rags and drunkenness than will bo slain in the war. It Is awful to think of it but it is still more awful to al low such conditions to continue, The men mure of a nation's progress Is the health and efficiency of its people. People1 cannot be efficient who are ■badly; housed, ill-fed, dirty, and untrained. .Russia has doubled the efficiency of her people by putting a complete stop to the drinking of alcoholic beverages. Ireland can increaso the ef- ficieney and wealth of her people fourfold through scientific and industrial training, through hygiene, sanitary reformation and the proper clothing and feeding of her people. Her farms and waste lands can be made to produce an additional £200,000,000 for the markets of England and Scotland Sufficient an dwholesomo food, warm and sufficient clothing, sufficient fuel and sunshine and decent, healthy homes will mage Irish workmen tho most efficient in the world, with of course, scientific knowledge and industrial training. The food used in Ireland today by the working people and by the school children is insufficient and unwholesome. Tho staple food Is white bread, and a sweetened drug called tea. A villainous beet sugar, a little lard, and Danish butter, and a little meat on Sundays, are the luxuries of Irish workmen. Milk and fruit and vegetables arc luxuries, with the fatal result of abnormal fevers, tuberculosis, pneumonia and cancer. Fancy thousands of child ren all over Ireland that never wore a shoe or stocking or never stood in a house with proper flooring. Fancy tens of thousands of children who never had a full meal nor proper clothing by day or night, nor a bath, nor a comfortable fireside and you will be gin to realize how some 50,000 Irish children die yearly whose lives could have been saved were they properly fed and clothed and housed. The slums In Belfast and Dublin and Kll- larney and Limerick are moro deadly than those of the East End or those of Naples. Neither England nor Ireland nor the Empire will tolerate these things after the war. Starvation and rags and unsanitary conditions are more deadly than war, and It is time to end them. Inefficiency In education, in industrial training and in scientific agriculture are blasting the progress of the English speaking world, but nowhere are they more flagrant than in Ireland. Ireland alone can increase to the tune of £250,000,000 her yearly production of food, wool and hides and leather. She has all the raw material to do it but inefficiency la science, In Industrial training, in food and fuel, in clothing and in sanitary housing of the people blast the best pro Jects for the development of the Irish people, I do not favor any wild attempt to grow sugar, or tobacco, or cotton, or maise, or to extend the growth of wheat in these islands. Far more pro- fltable is it to multiply the production of beef, mutton, pork, milk, butter, eggs, poultry, vegetables and suitable fruits. Tho Empire has in Canada the greatest wheat fields of the world. Out there In her northwestern prairies are two hundred million acres of the finest wheat lands basking In the sunlight and only waiting to he ticked with a hoe to burst Into a harvest of golden grain. Great Britain and Ireland can safely let Canada supply the wheat. Canada's prairies are the granary of the Empire and her marvellous system of railways enables her farmers to ship wheat and oats to English markets at less cost than Irish farmers can do it for. The Canadian Pacific girdles the earth by rail and steamboat and somehow that railway manages to grow rich bringing apples from Okanogan and Kootenays to Covent Garden, or oats from Saskatchewan to .Leeds at less cost than from County Armagh to London or Leeds. This is an amazing anomaly but it Illustrates how far behind Ireland is in up to date methods of production and transportation I cannot but think that this ruthless war will arouse the British Empire to a realization of her deplorable weakness In agricultural development, in scientific" training, in efficiency, in education and in transportation. Germany achieved colossal efficiency in agriculture, in chemistry. In all round industrial thoroughness. Every school child was made efficient al something. It did not matter at what provided tbe child acquired efficiency in some subject or trade or art and glories In it. They were a nation of splendid efficients till a mad kaiser flung them into the vortex of war. It was pitiful to lead a nation of such splendid efficients to overwhelming disaster but this war will help to make England, and Ireland and America efficient nations too. The world will never again despise scientific knowledge, scientific 'banking and finance and thoroughness in education and in Industrial training. Germany before and after Waterloo was a poor, barren, unproductive and non-manufacturing agglomeration of states. Prussia was the poorest and most unproductive of all. What a marvellous object lesson her achievements since then. Her resources were mobilized Into credits that enabled her to finance her schools, her agriculture, her manufacturing and her commerce. Tho science or art of financing was the greatest thing ever made la Germany. It has been the chief weapon enabling hor to wago a mighty war against the greatest and richest nations ever known. Tho British people can justly loath© the politics and un scrupulous ambitions of Germany, but they can admire ond copy their genius for scientific finance, and Industrial organization and thoroughness. The world will never be the samo again. The whole population of the earth will DON'T WASH YOUR HAIR WITH SOAP When you wash your hair don't use soap. Most soaps and prepared shampoos contain too much alkali, which is very Injurious, as it dries the scalp and makes the hair brittle. The best thing to use Is just plain mulslfled cocoanut oil, for this Is pure and entirely greaseless. it's vory cheap, and beats soaps or anything else all to pieces. You can get this at any drug store, and a few ounces will last the wholo family for months. Simply moisten the hair with water and rub it tn, about a tea- spoonful Is all that Is required. It makes an abundance of rich, creamy lather, cleanses thoroughly and rinses out easily, The hair dries quickly and evenly, and is soft, fresh looking, bright, fluffy, wavy and easy to handle. Besides, it loosens and takes out every particle of dust,.dirt and dandruff. Strong and Impregnable as the Mountains IS THE STANDING OF THIS STORE TRANSPARENT AS THE LIM PID WATERS NEAR US ARE THE VALUES THAT MIRROR THEMSELVES BEFORE YOU IN EVEBY DEPARTMENT When you ure on observation duly looking: for the bcBt field, so that your money may purchase Just that much more, turn your attention to the store that stands between you and high prices. THERE IS MONEY FOR YOU, SO READ The Edge Has Cut Deep in Hisses' and Children's Tub Frocks ALL SIZES FROM 2 TO 14 YEAR* For school and Sunday, all are good enough for high days and holidays. This Is a huge purchase bought below production price for cash. There are Prints, Muslins, Zephers, Ginghams and Drills. Beautifully made, too, with a snap to them in Tan, Sky, Pink, Cremc, Nile, Hollo, Shepherd and Overchecks. QC A REGULAR $2.75 AND $2.95 FOR *JDG Makers' Sample Skirts at $3.95 Now, Ladles, here i« another chance to buy big things for little. Something to lake home which will brighten your life and make sweet for you the thoughts of more savings, which means for you ""a greater spending power. These are all ~ up-to-date models in Panama, Coating Serge, Shepherd Check und Alpaca. Mostly all sizes and lengths. VALUES HERE $7.00, $8.00, $8.50 FOR $3.95 K^^^^S^ffl^S! be lifted to higher ideals and a greater sense of responsibility. Tiie demands for necessaries and luxuries will be vastly increased mid only intensive and scientific cultivation of the soil will save the race from disaster In the new world which will .soon be born the farmer will be king and the efficient and thorough farmer will bo a far more potent social and political factor than the banker, the 'brewer, the university professor or high court judge. Then and not till then, will the laboring swain be appreciated at his true worth and then only will nil peoples and nations realize that tho basic and paramount industry of a nation Is scientific and thorough farming and in this the people of Great Britain' and Ireland ought to excel the world. OunSpring Stock Fertilizer JUST ARRIVED—WRITE FOR QUOTATIONS Use ,**• Burns' Ideal Poultry Food P. Burns & Co., Ltd. More Truth Than Poetry A Little type Qj A little ink Has often caused A man to think And put hard times Upon the blink —From Editor and Publisher. The lesson concealed in this bit of doggerel is this: Newspaper advertising not only makes people think, but it makes them think of your product, your store, your service. It makes your name or trade mark come to mind when there is a want to be supplied. Newspaper advertising is a mighty weapon against dull times. F* MOE ElOHtl t^md^t^s A. E. JOHNSTON BISCUITS CRAWFORD'S Regular 20c pits. Today, 2 for 25c MCCORMICK'S Regular 25c per lb. Today, lb.. .20o A. E. JOHNSTON Phone 7. Joeephlne St. Umqualttd for Genoral Use. V. P. TIERNEY, General Salee Agent Nelion, B.C. Can eblpped to all railway points. Ladies'Fibre Silk Hose ALL SIZES Por Pair 26" The Ark Now aud Second-Hand Furniture, Cheapest iu the city. J. W. HOLMES, Mgr. Phone L39S. 606 Vernon St. Nelson, B. C. WAR TAX AT BANKS in m""""" HAYTER REED RETIRES FROM CANADIAN PACIFIC He Served with Wolseley—Romombers Days of the Buffalo—Forty Years in Service. Nelson News jpfcihe Dag :\ Special Stamp Muat Bo Affixed on Checks, Drafts, etc.—Penalty for Nogleot ICITY MUST HOLD,._ TAX SALE OF LAND Its Bankers Roquiro This Before Making Lean of »30,000 for Civic Work. ' This department oC our store is tile most important, because when ■wo 'have your prescription to dispense wo liavo your life at stake. Experienced Graduates only dispense the prescriptions. Canada Drug & Book Co. The Drug Store That Is Different. F. J. BOLES, Mgr. Mail orders filled promptly. Phone 81, NOTICE W. Cutler has the beet stock of SECOND HAND FURNITURE KITCHEN RANGES STOVES HEATERS GAS STOVES CHINA, GLASS and TINWARE In the city at his Auction and Sales Room, (JOU Ward Street, open every day from Nino a.m. till Five p.m. Auction Sates conducted—a visit will pay. Gem Theatre BIG 5-REEL PROGRAM The Geisha Girl Movie adaptation! ot tho famous Play. Keystone Comedy "DOUBLE CROSSED" Big Educational Feature 'SAN FRANCISCO. THE DAUNTLESS CITY" Detective Drama "THE FRAME.UP" A speciul meeting of tho Women's Hospital Aid will bo held at the Y.M C.A. at 4 o'clock this afternoon. Haytcr Reed who reached the age limit In the Canadian Pacific railway service, retired' Thursday. Ho was manager of tho company's hotel system and Chad 40 years' service to his credit. Mr. Reed was in the Northwest when thnt vast region was given over to wild Indians who were in a state of nature except for a hicech clout; whon tho buffalo were in millions; when Fort Garry (now "Winnipeg) was a trading post and held few people; when thero was neither town nor city but vast wilderness. Mr. Reed was acting brigade major of the 6th military district In 1870; ho was transferred to tho Northwest force and. stationed at Fort Garry and ho acted as Its adjutant until Us dlabandment. Transferred to the Indian department ho rose successively to be Indian agent, assistant manager, commissioner and deputy superintendent of Indian affairs for tho Dominion and retired in 1897. Ho was a member of the Northwest council and for a timo acted as lieutenant governor for the territories, Fifteen years ago ho entered the service of tho Canadian Pacific as manager of the Chateau Frontenac at Quebec and become, in time, manager of the entire hotel system of tho company. Under Lord Wolseley. Mr. Reed was a volunteer In 1870 under Lord Wolseley lir connection with tho Fenian raids. He was on duty i at Cornwall and tho west In that connection; tout his early experience in the west when that territory was a sort of No Man's Land, were full of , vivid moments, which ho promises to recall when ho has time to spare for recollections of the past. Mr. Reed hud the unique experience of taking part in the RIel rebellions, and during tho first ho wis captured 'by tho Indians and hold hostage fur three days. Speaking of his experience in tho old days of the West Mr. Reed said: "They could not keep the Indians on tho reservation so long us tho buffalo were on tho plains. Thoy used to set flro to the prairies and then the buffalo would como north. I have soon them in millions on the plains. The Indians would stalk tho buffalo on horseback, and, then shout what they wanted—throwing a knife or blanket beside the carcass to denote ownership. Then tho squaw or squaws— lor a good hunter always had inure thaw one—would come along in carts, which hold their lares and penatos, and skin the buffalo, and bring to tholr encampment tho best pieces of the meat. That was their solo food, for the wild Indians grew nothing. Thoy might cat wild parsnips, some of tho varieties of which are very poisonous. That was their life until the buffalo disappeared; and the buffalo disappeared a little moro quickly on the American side oid account of the bounty offered for killing them. CITY S HEALTH COOD, SAYS HEALTH OFFICER Knows No Case of Infectious Disease —Discounts Some Retorts— Milk Satisfactoiy In his quarterly report, submitted to the council last night, the medical health officer, Dr, E. C. Arthur, said "At the present lime no case of Infectious disease of any kind Is known to exist in the city, "The milk supply was examined once during tho quarter and found satisfactory." Moat of the remainder of the statement was a review of the recent epidemic here. The medical health officer did not think "We had one single case of small-pox." Ho asked permission to attend the meeting of tho Canadian Medical association at Vancouver. This was given and he will be allowed his bare expenses. On aud after Thursday the war stamp tax will bo imposed. Local banks have received printed instructions from their head offices telling of tho workings of the new statute relative to banking business. A stomp tax of 2 cents is required on every check and on every receipt for money paid to anyone by tho bank chargeable against a deposit to his or her credit (this includes a saving bank receipt). Also on every bank draft, money order or travelers' chock, Tho 2-cent stamp tax is also required on every promissory note or bill of exchange transferred to the bank so as to make the bank tlie holder or lodged with it for collection. Stamp Tax on Checks, etc. Tho stamp must bo affixed by tbo issuer; in the caso of a check by tho person who draws it; in Iho case of a. draft or money order by the issuing hank. Stamps on promissory notes or bills of exchange lodged with or transferred to tho bank must be affixed by the person who lodges the item. Stamps on such items must be cancelled by tho hajik which pays or receives the Item Stamps on bank drafts and money orders are to be cancelled by tbe pay ing bank. Tho bank has no authority, says the notice, to affix the stamp to a check, promissory note or bill of exchange for a customer, but may sell stamps for this purpose. The Penalty A penalty of $60 is provided for the person who issues a check cr signs a Savings bank receipt without affixing the stamp. Tho notice also says a penalty, of $100 is provided for the bank which issues without a stamp any item which should bo stamped or docs not caned the stamp on checks, receipts for money, bills of exchange or promissory notes, etc., when paying them. Tho Bank of Montreal has required, before advancing the city $30,000, or somo such amount, that all taxes due this year lie paid in to It and that tho city hold a tax sale this year. Members of tho council last night decided to consent to this although they would rather not hold a tax sale. It was pointed out, however, that land sold for taxes in arrears could bo redeemed within one year after tho sale. Tho taxes duo tills year amount to about $84,-000. Unless tho city consents to this, it was said, lo borrow money would 'be difficult. (North and South Vancouver had to moot this requirement. City employees wero asked to continue for threo months moro their contribution of a part of tholr pay to tho local relief fund, Council also discussed plans to employ moro men but nothing dcfluito was done. Bylaw No. 271, to borrow $35,000 from tho Bank of Montreal passed committee and was givon Its third reading. .. A. S. florswOl & Co. P. o. Box 54 Phone 121 Nelson, B. C. St, Ivel's Tongue, in glass, each, 35o Quart Bottles Ontario Tomato Ketchup 26o Pumpkins, 3-lb. tinB, each 12o Strawberries, 2-lb. tins, in heavy syrup • W> We carry International Poultry Foods, Stock Food, Remedies and Grow Fast Calf Meal. Fisheboller i Kraft F • .TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 1915 "B & K" Chick Foot A balanced ration of Cracked Oatmeal, Millet Seed and Chick . for tha little chicks. Used by all I most successful poultrymen. Put In IOCS, 10's and B's. J The Brackman-Ker Milling Co., Ltd. INSTITUTES WANT Farmers', Women's and Fruit Grow. ei's' Organizations Appeal to Council. Representatives of the Provincial Fruit Growers' association, She F:irm- ers' institute and tiio Women's institute last night asked the city council to reconsider ils resolution which was responsible [or tho building used us a city market being closed'. Al present producers and buyers must trade on the street, Somo of the statements oC tho representatives were: The women ot Nelson were disappointed because tho building was closed. if the producers Irom Crawford 'Bay' Boswell and other places in thnt district had to pay a tax for the building themselves they could not come. Many of them liad written to the lnst'ltuto protesting against tho council's action. Flowers, fruit and such produce would be seriously harmed on market days if it were exposed to the heat of tbo sun. The women were out to help lie market. Very few could be found who would not be willing to pay tlie market rental in taxes. (The rental was $18U per year). The buyers and sellers wore brought closer togetlter by the market. Naturally some people would oppose It. Mrs. James Johnstone represented the Women's institute audi James Jolmstono the two other organisations. The matter was referred by the council to the finance committee. Lack of funds is apparently the chief rea- son the council did not again rent tho building. en won hi REPORT ONTELEPHONES Board of Trade's Resolution Condemning Telephone System 'Received by Council. A strongly worded resolution from the. hoard of trade to the city council .asking' for a municipal telephone system was received last night toy tho latter body. It was referred to the city solicitor. No ono spoko in opposition to the Idea, It is understood that the city would not at oii-oo undertake such a move because of financial stringency, but in tho near future might bo ablo to do so. Mayor Malono pointed! out the scope of the telephone company's charter and council thought before consideration of tho plan went further the ground should be inspected for legal snags. The company's charter, ho said, was most comprehensive. LIBRARY ASSOCIATION ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT Tho entertainment in aid of the 1,'ublh; Library ■association will bo staged in the opera house this even* ing at N:30 o'clock. The management states that tho performance will start proin.pi ly op timo on account of the number of children taking part in the program. Rehearsals haVo been all finished and a good evening's enter- luluiuieiit is assured for those who in* tend attending. Tho program will be divided into two ports, the first being composed of dancing and musical selections, while Jtbo second part will consist of a farce-comedy entitled "Freezing a Mother-in-law." INSURANCE MEN HOLD DANCE IN AID OF PATRIOTIC FUND Tho insurance men of Nelson gave a successful dance in aid of tho patriotic fund last night in Bugle hall when about 100 adherents of tile terp- slchorean art attended. Refreshments wero served by tho wives of the insurance mcu and excellent music was rendered. Tho committee In charge passed a veto of thanks to the Eagle 'Hall company for tho uso of tho hall which was given gratis. \ The committee in charge of the arrangements for tho dance was composed of H. and M. Bird, "W. R. Allen, K Hi Smith. V. tit. Denis, J. H. Lawronco, M. Tt, McQuarrie, Hugh "W. Robertson; J. E. Taylor, H, E. Douglas, R. J, Steel, c. D. Blackwood, C. "W. Appleyard, W. H. Houston, O. A. Hunter, II. E. Dill, C. F. XtcIIardy and D. A. McFarlane. A. G. Larson, mining engineer, loft yesterday morning for Sandon. He will return Wednesday night. Tho Ladies' Aid of the Baptist church will meet at tho homo of Mrs. Henry Waters, Houston street, this afternoon at 3 o'clock. The monthly meeting of tbe Missionary society of Trinity Methodist church will bo held this afternoon at tho homo of Mrs. Higginbotham at a: 30 o'clock. The funeral of Isabel, 9-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Parkinson of Proctor who wot* drowned, will take place at St. Saviour's church, Nelson today at 11:3(1 a.m. Chief of Police Long arrested James Pritchard for begging and the magistrate released him on condition lie left town. Fred Rowe, arrested for being drunk and disorderly, was cautioned and interdicted. WILL BE DRIVEN BY LIT BARTENDERS MUST ihd cm Everything ior Spring Cleaning in Stock Royal Crown and Whito Swan Washing Powder, per package 25c Taylor's Quick Cleaner, 3 tins for 25c Brocms, each 45c and 60c No. 1 Baldwin Apples, per box $1.25 TRY OUR GOOD HOPE BLEND TEA, 50c per lb. Sweet, Juicy Oranges, per doz. 20c Other sizes, per doz., 25c, 30c, 40c Lemons, per dozen 30c Florida Grape Fruit, each lOo 3 for 25o Fresh Local Rhubarb, - lbs 25c 5 lbs.. .$2.25 « A tnirT1Ur> 0 r* THE GREAT 8UPPLY HOU8E J. A. IRVlNll & tO. Baker St. Phone W IE Ifce "BAPCO" Paint ^^^^^^^^ FOR SPRING PAINTING This it the beat Ready-Mixed Paint we oan buy and we oarry a wide range of coloro to choose from. Bylaw to This End Passed by the Council in Committee—Other Business. A bylaw to require bartenders to have a licenso waa passed by the city council last night in committee and stands to be given third reading. Tlie loo for licenso will be nominal. It is set at %2 per year. The mayor or licenso commissioners will have the power to grant temporary licenses and to cancel the licenso of a burtoiider whoso actions aro not in accordance with tho regulations. It was decided not to buy uniforms for tho firemen at present. Ashton & Smedley, having sold their business asked that their successor be given a new lease on their water lot If ho pays ono yoar'a rental in advance and pays tho arroars for lighting and Power, The request was granted. POR FLOORS USE "IRONITE" FLOOR PAINT It Is Noted for its Hardness and Durability. Wood-Vallance Hardware Co Wholesale and retail LIMITED NEL80N, B.C. shells whistle about, but Soldier calls things quiet Percy Watson, Calgary Boy, Gives Vivid Picture of Life at Front A vivid picture of life at the front in France is given In d very Interesting letter from a foi'mer Calgarian, Percy Watson, to his brother, W. R. Watson of Chicago, which was published in a recent issue of tlie New York Sun. Tho letter is. in part, as follows: "Things arc very quiet aud, bul foi*| an occasional bullet singing by on the, outside, aud the big guns firing away from both sides, there is nothing to report, as the papers say. We aro down a wine cellar in a ruined farmhouse and have to stay down all day and emerge only after dark, as the least movement outs.de is usually tin signal for a. how-dp-do from the snipers, or a rattle from a machine gun. Tho boys call the latter the 'postman's knock,' and sometimes he comes in. "A fellow goes around hi iho dark with tho most, curious feeling of expectancy, as though something were about to happen tho next moment. They hnve star shells that they shoot up in the air, and they throw a very bright light. If they nee any movement in tlie light there is a fine volley of bullets in a second. A Daring Aviator ! 'There is an aviator here that flirts: with death every day ami to nee the shells bursting all around htm and over him is a sight. 1 le doesn't seem lo give a bout, though, but goes right on with his business. "The big guns are very active, aud the shells are singing over our heads from both sides. Somo you can see burst, but more of them go to parts unknown. We are billeted In a barn four miles or so from tho line and come un one night and go back the next. Thero is lots of straw to sleep on and we are getting lots to cat with what we ean buy on the side. We get an Issuo of rum every morning and I haven't thu heart to refuse It us il might offend the government. Am In tho vory beat of health and enjoying things fine." INSURANCE FIRE INSURANCE ACCIDENT INSURANCE EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY INSURANCE GUARANTEE BONDS Chas. F. McHardy GREEN BLOCK PHONf'135 |i