w DAILY NEWS CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Are An Effaotive Selling Foroe THE DAILY NEWS Covers Every Fart of the Kootenay and Boundary District ) VOL. 13 No. 305 NELSON, B. C, WEDNESDAY MORNING, APRIL 7, 1915 CANADIAN IS IN HOSPITAL WITH 40 WOUNDS; LIVES Men from Dominion Ask for Cigarettes FRENCH MAKE GAINS AT SEVERAL POINTS Take Ridges Which Dominate River Orne, East of Verdun I <*> PLUNGER PURSUES & HOSPITAL SHIP (Ry Daily News Leased Wire.) TORONTO, April fl—The Mall and lOmpiro has the-following cable from London; "While -'rousing lino channel on '.Saturday t-he British hospital ship Navassa with several hundred wounded soldiers, in- eluding some 30 Canadians on board, was chased for 46 minutes by a German submarine. When the pirate was sighted" tho Navassa fled, developing a speed of 20 knots and escaped, Wounded men tell tho story, which Is vouched for by officers who talked with tho crow." &$$$$$$$$$$$«•$$«$$$$$$$$$$ cupied tho village of Bussainvillo and the ridges which dominate the course of tho Orne, "Further to the south wc advanced in tho direction of Maizoray. In the woods of Ailly and Brule wo maintained our gains and carried new trenches "In the forest, of Pe Pretre additional progress has been made. Tt 'hn« been learned from prisoners that during the course of our recent attacks In southern Woevre, six German) battalions wero destroyed In succession. "To the southeast of ITnrtsmann- Weller wo carried a small peak which served nn the headquarters of the German colonel commanding the brigade during an engagement on March 2fi. Wo have advanced beyond this peak and have taken prisoners." BET WAR Ml DID BEFORE DECEMBER Twenty to One Odds Offered on London Stock Exchange—Turk Minister Expects Early End. (By Dally News Leased Wire.) LONDON, April 6.—On the stock exchange bets are being oifored at 20 to 1 against, the war lasting until Dec. 1. PARIS, April 6.—A despatch from Geneva to the Matin quotes DJavId Bey. Turkish minister of finance, as saying: "I am of the opinion that the war cannot last much longer, for tho Germans will be unwilling to make a second winter campaign. I expect, therefore, a definite solution toward the end of October.'1 BETTER WORK FOR WOMEN THAN SMASHING WINDOWS (By Daily News Leased Wire.) TORONTO, April fi.—"If tho City fathers do not properly look after the community interests then why should not tho city members do It," said Sir Georgo IS. Poster at a meeting of the Ontario Education association at Convocation hall tonight in an address on "Women As Empire Builders," "Women should enter public life," he said, "because they must conserve and protect what they havo produced. There remains much to bo done, but mind you, public life Is not all boots and binoculars—they must help prer vent the waste which would make Canada, tho richest country in the world, T put this matter up to the women; it is for them to act. not to smash windows, not drop corrosives in letter boxes, because there are moro sane and womanly ways in which every woman can take part In keeping good that which she has helped to mako good, and keeping safe thnt which she has helped lo make safe." BRITISH FORCES $ $> , ' WIN IN AFRICA <$. «> (By Dally News Leased Wire.) LONDON, April 6.—British <*> <§> forces in occupying Wnrmllad, <3> German Southwest Africa, as ■$> officially announced, have taken <*•> what is considered the southern 4> capital and tho terminus of the <3> Q railway system. <3> GERMANS INCITE KURDS TO MURDER CHRISTIANS (By Dally News Leased Wlr«.) JUTuFA, Province of Brviran, Transcaucasia, Russia, April 5, via Petro- grad, April 6.—After several days of Investigation In tbe Urumiah district of northwestern Persia a correspondent of the Associated Press mado his way to Pulfa over the frontier in Russia to file this despatch. It is tho opinion of well Informed people that the situation of the Christians of TJrumiah probably will become more dangerous In two or three weeks. When the rainy season comes to an end, which will be In about two weeks, large movements of Kurdo- Turks are expected and wandering tribes of Kurds will pour down into the valleys to tbe west of Lake Uru- jnlah, according to the traditional customs at harvest time. Already there have been some conflicts between the Kurds and Christians at a point near Kotur, Which is to the west of the river. tt is currently reported that the Turko-German emissaries have been active in rousing the Kurds. It is de- friared Wl'b authority in Urumiah that the German embassy at Teheran has been supplying a German resident of Urumiah with money and Instructions how to use it, and a rich Urumiah landowner, Medjl Sultan, has received $90,000 from the Turks. Following the receipt of funds from the German embassy tbe German resident of Urumiah in question started to bring the Kurds to some form ot organization. At the same time the commander-in- chief of the Turkish forces opposite the Persian province of Azerbaijan, Ogevdet Pasha by name, was engaged In organising Kurds and other Mussulmans. Crowds of Christian refugees iro returning from the Caucasus to their destroyed homes at Dllmsna, 50 miles northwest ot Urumiah. Many Christian orphans In the Urumiah dlstrct are in need of .Immediate assistance. A relief committee will begin work in about a week distributing to tbe needy food, clothing and money collected In Russia, A committee Is already at work endeavoring to get back tho property of the Christians from the Mussulman!, , WITH COLD STEEL Artillery Practically Useless in Carpathians Difficulties Faced by Troops Have Been Almost Insurmountable (By Daily News Leased Wire.) LONDON, April fi.—Enormous Russian reinforcements are arriving daily In the regloro of Uzsok pass, whero the czar's army Is slowly but certainly scaling the icy cliffs to tho heights dominating the pass. This sector now presents some of the most furious fighting of the war and with the Russians on tho Hungarian side of the Dukla and Lupkow passes It Is the contro of all military interest. Military observers who havo returned from tho Carpathians say the world hns no conception of the enormous difficulties both armies have hnd to overcome in maintaining themselves In the mountain districts, without considering tho requirements of continuous desperate battles. Since early Jni the winter the fighting for the passes hns been incessant. At least, ono engagement occurred at an altitude in excess of !>000 feet. Blizzards, avalanches and zero temperatures have added their terrors to the combat and virtually every charge has been mado through snow into which mon sank to their waists. Artillery of Little Value. Tlie Terrain offers to the army en< glnners inconceivable 'handicaps. Instances ore numerous where a posl tlon—the capture of which has cost the lives of hundreds of men—has had to ho immediately abandoned becauso no part or the bnttle line could be seen from it. Whilo perhaps not 300 yards from ii. strong point of support it be^ camo valueless becauso a chasm, n crag or an insurmountable cliff inter' voned. And, except in especially well located .positions, the value of artillery hns been negligible. Almost ovory foot of ground has boen maintained or lost at the point of tho bayonet where men met men breast to breast, eye to eye, toe to toe and hand to hand. Crawling up ice-coated hills or sliding and rolling down snow-crusted declivities, the infantry has conducted its charges and overcome what in other circumstances would bo called Insurmountable obstacles. Invasion of Hungary Noar. Tho fact that the Russian right is moving from the mouth of Dukla pass toward Bartfeld 20 miles lo the south west, and the head of a line of rail way running south into Hungary, leads the observers here to believe the Rus slan general staff Is confident of its ability to smash a way through, all the mountains. Tho forces operating in tbo Dukla sector removed all serious opposition from theVr front a fortnight ago but mado no move to continue their advance, for the reason that they would bo In great danger of a Sedan if tholr comrades battering nt Xvupkow and Uzsok 'failed tb shatter the defenses of these passes and Join them on the sunny side of the mountains. Now that tho advance on Bartfeld hag begun-, it is regarded ns certain that only days will olapse beforo the long heralded and real invasion of Hungary beings in earnest. UGLY BREAD RIOTS Out-of-Works Commence to Loot Stores ATTEMPTS MADE 10 fLOO 1 POLICE Only Beginning of Trouble Is View of Civic Authorities (By Dally Newa Leased Wiro.) VANCOUVER, B. 6., April C.—Owing to the fact that the city has no funds to allocate to relief purposas and consequently has had to nboll.i'u the bread line, the out of works lined up tonight on Hastings street anil commenced to loot many stores In the vicinity. A hurried call Tor tho polhe was sent in and the attitude of tho crowd, which was composed chiefly of foreigners, was ugly looking. At times tho police had difficulty in lujpir.g the crowd back and attempts wore frequently made to floor the officers. As a result of this five arrests wore mado and the pollco anticipate that this Is only the beginning of trouble which may culminate In serious riots. Arrangements have, however, been made to cope with any disturbances and tlie services of the mounted force will bo brought Into operation should the circumstances demand It. LABOR WES SS S TRUCE Want* British Foreign Policy Directed In Future Toward Establishing Federation of Nations. (By Dally News Leased Wire.) NORWICH, England, April 6.—Tho Independent Labor party today, by a vote of 234 to 9 adopted a resolution strongly condemning the action of oer- taln members of the party who have been working to assist recruiting and at tho same time speaking In public in justification of tbe war and of the foreign policy of the Liberal govern< ment. » , The Independent Labor party now is holding its annual meoting in Norwich. Yesterday it was announced the party had accepted a resolution declaring It was the duty of labor to socuro peace at the earliest possible moment. A suggestion made In the labor congress today that Great Britain should arrange a truce with Germany with the Idea of reaching a settlement was greeted with applause and before the conclusion of the oonference there was adopted a resolution demanding that In the terms of peace tho consent of the people concerned should be obtained before the transfer of any territory; that no new treaties or understandings be arranged without the knowledge of tho people; that there shall be a drastic all-round reduction of armaments and the nationalization Sr their manufacture, and that the Tltish foreign policy hereafter bo directed toward the establishment of s federation, ot Buttons, _ __ JAPANESE ENVOY WARNS CHINA, COME TO TERMS (By Dally News Leased Wire.) PEKING, April li.—The expressions of satisfaction with thn Chinese attitude in regard to tho present negotiations with Japan attributed to Count Okumn, the Japanese premier, were not voiced at tho conference today by II. llioki, the Jnpanoso minister here, who is conducting the case of his government, Ou tho contrary, M. Hiokl warned Lu Cheng Hslang, the Chinese foreign minister, against, continuing to refuse compliance with those demands against which China is holding out. The questions of Manchurlan immigration and the advancement of interest of the Hanyebping -Mining company, together with the article iu group 5 of the demands, providing for China's purchase of arms from Japan, wero again discussed at the conference today, but no conclusion was reachod. HALE ITS Official Figures Show That Casualties Have Been Heavy—Forty-three Generals Slain. (By Dally News I-#wised Wire.) PARIS, April C—The press bureau of the war office gave out today figures compiled from different official German lists of losses of German officers. Theso figures show, the press bureau sayst, that of a total number of 480 generals in time of peace, 43 havo been klllod and fi7 tiro wounded or are missing. Out of 33,154 infantry officers 8801 have been Wiled and 18,149 have been wounded or are missing. Out of 7063 cavalry officers 366 have been killed, 881 have been wounded or are missing-. Out of 12,108 artillery officers 912 havo been killed and 2264 have been wounded or nre missing. The grand total Of officers of the German army at the beginning of tbe war, including mon in the actdve service, reserve and Inndwohr, was 52,806, out oC which up io March 15 9925 have been killed and 21,361 havo wounded or aro missing. This makes the tetul losses 31,276. This shows that tbe grand total of losses amonff the officers of the German army is more than half tholr number on tho day of tho declaration of war. 4> K. OF K. NAMES WAR <$> .-?> MUNITIONS BOARD <8> -$> <8> <$> (By Dally News Leased Wire.) <£ •$ LONDON, April 6.—The war <$> <•> office announced tonight that Lord Kitchener had appointed <# <$> a commit too to take necessary '$> <$> steps to provide additional labor ■$> ■$• as may be reouired to make it «j> •$> certain that the supplies of -i <•> munitions of war shall be suffl- cient to meot all requirements. <$ <$> Lord Kitchener lias appointed <5> ••> George Macaulay Booth, son of <■> <$ lion. Charles Booth, to tako ■^ change of his munitions com- & •mlttoe. <•> NEUVE CHAPELLE LOSSES SHOWN BY CASUALTIES (By Dally News Leased Wire.) LONDON, April 6.—The casualties among tho British officers reported tonight include three killed and 11 injured. The rank and file casualty list Issued contains over COO killed, 1100 wounded and seven missing. These casualties, which were sustained prior to Starch 22, evidently were the penalty of the Neuve Chapelle engagement. The regiments suffering mostly were the Royal Warwicks, the Leicester, the West Yorkshires, Bedford- shires, Yorkshires, Northampton- shires, Middlesex, Wilshlres and the Royal Irish fusiliers. CHICAGO VOTERS ELECT III Council Probably on Thai Side of Politics for First Time in Five Years, (By Dally Nowa leased Wire.) CHICAGO, III., April 6.—Roturns from 1400 precincts out of 15C6 Indicate thnt William Halo Thompson, Republican, was elected mayor of Chicago today by 130,000 plurality over Robert .\f. Swoitzer, Democrat. Other city offices wero won by Republicans by about 75.000 plurality and the city council is probably Republi can for tho first timo in five years. SMYRNA AGAIN REPORTED TO BE BOMBARDED (By Dally News Leased Wire.) LONDON, April (i.—Reports that Smyrna has again heen bombarded lack official confirmation. BURNS $900,000 IN BANK NOTES (By Dally Nows Leased Wiro.) VANCOUVER, B.C., April «. —'Half a. million dollars' wortli of bank notes woro burned in Vancouver this afternoon. Official permission to apply the match and Imvo a bonfire was Klvon, by a supremo court Judge this morning to Ewlnf? Buchan, liquidator for the defunct Bank of Vancouver. The liquidator has called in most of the circulation nrod today ho did away with It. Thero woro more than ?f,i),ooo If, bills in the pllo,,w?hen the ■match was applied. RAILWAYS TO EQUIP ENGINES WITH NEW PANS (By Daily News Leased Wiro.) OTTAWA, April li.—Tho railway commission today heard au application entered on behalf of the railway engineers. Quite a lengthy discussion took place over the complaint of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen with respect to its complaints against the Canadian Pacific railway for a violation of the uniform flagging rules and for failure to equip locomotives with dump ashpans. Calvin Lawrence, legislative representative for the engineers, and W. Best, who lioldB a similar position For the firemen, outlined the nature of tholr complaints. They said they had received hundreds of letters of omplaint from members of the two organizations. Asslstau' General Manager Alfred Price of the Canadian Pacific railway said no complaint had been made by the men to the company. The reason for this, Lawrence and Best explained, was because attention to the complaints is so often long delayed. It was finally arranged on tho suggestion of Chief Commissioner Drayton that the representatives of the men and the company get together with a view of arriving at au agreement. Mr. Price assured tho board that there would be no delay in equipping all engines with the modern nshpnns. Experts Think Big Drive in West May Be Postponed Until Russians Press Down Through Hungary and Effect Junction "With Forces from South 0 PRESS FORWARD IN CARPATHIAN MOUNTAINS Attempts by Austrians to Arrest Advance by Counter Attacks Fail—Burn Bridges and Provision Depots to Slacken Pursuit of Armies of Czar—Advance Guard Crosses Another Range LONDON, April 6.—Although the French are conducting a sustained and somewhat formidable offensive between the Meuse and Moselle in an effort to dislodge tho Germans from St. Miliiel, the southermost point of their lino, the demeanor of the allied armies as a whole indicates a disposl tlon to await the outcome of Russia's gigantic plan to force the Carpathian barrier, Germany is thought to be pouring troops into Hungary, even to the ex tent of weakening its forces in Flan ders, and tonight's Austrian official statement notes the presence and recounts the success of the German and Austrian troops in the Laborcza valley. Advance of Allies from Servia. There is less talk in England of tho spring advance of the allies in Franco and Belgium and an increasing appre elation of tho task Russia is attempt' ing. This leads to the belief in some quarters that the leaders of tho allied armies in the west, reckoning on tho heavy cost incident to smashing tho German lino there, may perhaps seek only to hold their ground, in tho belief that tbe Russians will succeed In invading Hungary ultimately to jolm hands with the allied forces worklnj northward through Servia. Thus what their opponents regard as tiie weakest of the Teutonic allies, Austria-Hungary, would bo invaded without the loss of life that an attempt to drive tho Germans from France and Belgium would entail. Continue Advance in Carpathians. PETROGRAD, April 81—The following official statement was issued tonight: "In the region of the west Niemen yesterday there were isolated fights in tho environs of Mariampol, Ludvlnovo and Kalwarya. "In the Carpathians on April 4 our advance on tlie whole front from tho northern region In the direction of Bartfeld to as far as that of Uzsok, was maintained, In this forward movement we made great headway in the region of tlm Bostolc pass, in tho vicinity of Which v' captured an important sector or tbo principal chain nnd our ndvanco guard crossed to the southern slope of tbe chain and occupied tbe villages of Smolnlk and Groszuska, "Attempts by the Austrians to arrest our offensive in certain sectors of the Carpathians by counter-attacks failed, nil these movements being repulsed with heavy Austrian losses, in tho course of tho day we took as prlson- s iu tho Carpathians 20 officers and ■er 1'iflO mon. The retreating Austrians are burning bridges and supply depots, "On tho other sectors throughout our front there have '.been, intermittent PROHIBITION IDEA IS NOT FAVORED Voluntary Abstinence and Restrictions Will Meet Needs of Times Is Belief in Britain (By Daily Newa Leased Wire.) LONDON, April 6—Excluding active military oporattons, the question of munitions and alcohol dominate the pulilio mind in Great Britain. What the government proposes to do with tho Honor problem will probably not be disclosed until parliament rc- .'issombles on April H, but. tho Idea Of general prohibition just at preBent is not seriously entertained. Tho authorities seem to hope that the desired rosults will be obtained by voluntary abstinunee, coupled with further restrictions on saloons. W. H. SNELL, CANADIAN PACIFIC OFFICIAL, IS PROMOTED (By Dally Newa Leased Wire.) MONTfliEAiL, Aurlt C—W. U. Snoll of tho passengor department of tho Canadian Pacific railway at Now York has boen appointed to succeed tho lato William Stltt. as general passenger Agent of eastern lines at Montreal. Mr. Bnell, who is a native of Montreal, Joined tbe Canadian Pacific railway as clerk to tho treasurer In 1890. In 1900 lie because eastern passenger agent at New York, and last year was promoted to general agent la New XO* . . .. «■ ELECTIONS POSSIBLY «• NOT UNTIL 1916

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$m>®Q&P&p&Ps cannonades, fusiladesj and operations in the nature of reconnaisances," Collect Booty at Przemysl - "AU the Austrian prisoners from Przemysl have now been sent to the Interior of Russia. Altogether, they comprised nine generals, 2,237 officers and 113.S30 soldiers. In addition there were 6,8-10 sick or wounded soldiers whose condition prevented their transport from hospitals at the front. Austrian doctors and nurses have been temporarily detailed to look after them. "The Inventory of tho enormous quantity of war material captured at Przemysl has not yet been completed but the capture includes over 900 guns of which a largo number are in perfect order. "Daily we discover new depots of munitions of war. "Many guns and rifles, with their accessories, were thrown into the river by the Austrians. Wo are taking steps to recover these." THREE CANADIANS ARE WOUNDEb, SAYS OTTAWA (By Dally News Leased Wire.) OTTAWA, April 7.—The casualties announced by tho militia department this morning are as follows: 5th Battalion. Reported wounded—March 31, Pte. John A. Luton; next of kin Mary Luton, Stratford, England. 10th Battalion. Wounded—March 2G, Pte. James McWhlrter, 1 generul hospital, Etre- tat; knlfo wound iu neck; next of kin Isabelle McWhlrter, Waldeck, 14th Battalion. Reportod wounded — March 30, Stretcher Bearer Reginald H. Drake; next, of kin Harry Drake, Montreal. Z EITEL STILL REMANS IN PORT Commander's Plans Are Wrapped in Mystery—Rumor Says Ho Will Intern (By Daily Newa Leased Wire.) NEWPORT NEWS, Va., April 7.— At 1 a.m. today iho German auxiliary cruiser Fflnz Eitel FrieUrich waa still at its pier. Shortly before midnight everything appeared to be in readiness for the German cruiser to leave thfc- Newport News shipyard. Officials of the port were in communication with Washington, with the battloships in Hampton Roans and the naval yards. Collector of Customs Hamilton, who had visltod the Eitel during tho evening, wns given a jovial farewell by the officers. Whether Ihe German commander would take advantage of tbe opportunity afforded him to get bnck to the high seas could not be ascertained and conflicting reports persisted. Some maintained that tho commerce destroyer had been interned at noon today and would be taken to tho Norfolk navy yard for safety within a day or two. BULGARIA BLAMES SERVIA; SERBS RAISE OBJECTIONS (By Daily News Leased Wire.) LONDON, April 6.—The Bulgarian minister in London gave out today the text of a note from his government disclaiming responsibility for the recent invasion of Servia by a force described as Bulgarian irregulars. The note repeats In the main what has already been sot forth In despatches from Sofia. It is said that tho uprising was Initiated by Turks among the inhabitants of that part of Macedonia Included In Servia. These Turks roso in revolt, the note says, and fled to Bulgarian territory. Tho Servian frontier guards performed their duties conscientiously, trying to protect the Servian posts. The note continues: "This makes it clear that tho who'o affair was one Involving the Servian authorities and the inhabitants of the affected regions. However, as tno feeling In Servia seems to be assuming considerable dimensions and might, bring troops In proximity to the Bulgarian frontier, Bulgaria requests Servia to take all necessary measures to prevent Servian trains from firing at Bulgarian posts, tuus provoking, as past experience has shown, incidents with serious consequences." In official Servian quarters in London this explanation is not accepted. It Is said that official telegrims received today "Indicate that more attacks are being prepared on Bu garlan soil with tho lmmediato object of cutting off the supplies of tho Servian army." It Is added that among the ulued were not only Turks but Austrians and that on the bodies of the dead were found documents showing the purpose of the invasion. ZEPPELIN SEEN OVER DUNKIRK, LEAVES QUICKLY (By Dally News Leased Wire.) DUNKIRK, France, April 6.—A iep- pelin dirigible balloon appeared over Dunkirk last night, coming from the direction of tbe sea. The zeppelln apparently Intended to bombard the shipping in the harbor, but on being sighted by the torpedo boats pntroling there turned and retreated to the German, lines, PAGE TWO C&Ba^-J&eWfc WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 1015 ' mint hillllUiiltdU ROYAL YEAST ?QSl IS BEST J YEAST EN THE .WORLD AFTERNOON NEWS SUMMARY Gist of Despatches in Day Tele* graphic Service. THURMAN'S Carry a full line of all High-Orade Tobaccos and BBB Pipes. Try a tin of Thurman's Mixture. THURMAN'S CIGAR STORE SAFETY FIRST! That is what it means to patronize a sanitary shop. Thetae Barber Shop Spring Planting Will Soon Be Here Roses, ShrubB, Shade Trees, Garden Plants, Vegetable Plants, all kinds of Fruit Trees and Berry Bushes. Write for catalogue, Frache Sros. Florists and Nurserymen. Grand Forks, B.C. SAFETY FIRST You need an effective, dependable liniment and germicide in your home. Safety demands that it shall be hnrm- less. Absorblne, Jr.. is a fferrnioidc- liiiiment. that combine? safety with efficacy—It is made of herbsApafe and harmless to use. Absorbino, Jr., Is safe to "use anywhere, even by the smallest member of the family. Applied to cuts, wounds rand bruises, it klllls the germs, makes the wound aseptic- and promotes rapid healthier. Use Absorbing Jr. wherever a high- grade liniment or a safe, powerful, germicide is Indicated, To allay pain; to reduce sprains, wrenches, swollen veins or glands, wens, soft bum-lies, to heal cuts, bruises, sores and ulcers; to epraj the throat if sore or Infected. $1.00 and $2.00 per bottle at druggists or postpaid. A Liberal Trial Bottle will he sent postpaid upon receipt of 10c In Btomps. "NV. P. Younff, P.D.P., MS Lymans Bldg., Montreal, Can. Absorblne ind Absorblne, Jr., are nude In Caoidi. ACT RAISING SCHOOL AGE IN ALBERTA IS DROPPED (By Daily News Leased Wire.) CAiLQA'KY, Alt:*., April ii.-~The amendment to the School act or' Alberta, raising the compulsory age of school children from 14 to 15, before the provincial house this session, will he dropped Tor the present, on account of the opposition that has developed, according to the announcement mado by Hon. .F. It. Boyle, minister of education, at tlie sixth annual conference of the Alberta Educational association, which opened sessions here today with over 1000 in attendance. One of the chief matters to come before the conference In the next few days is a report of a special commit- tee on the Alberta school curriculum and it is stated that considerable changes are recommended. Today's ttetipalcliep report the sinking of two moro British vessels hy German submarines. Tho British steamer Northlands and the trawler Agentha were torpedoed near tlie English coast. The crews were rescued; It. ia reported unofficially from Dunkirk thai, a German submarine has been cuhglit near Dover to nets such as have been placed at various points along the English coast to trap these boats. Military p reparations are being pushed in Italy with Increasing vigor. A Rome despatch says negotiations tire being continued with Austria and there is still hope of a settlement; by doplimatic means. Reports of a decisive 'Russian vie tory in the Carpathians are doubted In Berlin, whore it is said the battle in the mountains is still in doubt. Further fighting has occurred between Belgian and German forces In Africa. An official report from tho Belgian Congo says that on Invading German force wns defeated and pursued into Gorman territory. An attack which tho German military chiefs regard aa the opening of a new phase of the western campaign hns been Initiated by the French in ^he section of tho front between tho Mouse and tho Moselle. The official statement from Berlin today says that the French employed strong forces, with a large amount of artillery, in making assaults at several points yesterday. The fighting was particularly fierce in the neighborhood of Verdun and Pont a Mous- son. The German statement admits that in one section the French gained a foothold. IN. ARMY HORSES Mistake Was Made by Officer—Motor Trucks Could Not Have Been Bought Cheaper. of It's Easy to Peel Off All Your Freckles ■ Tlie contrast between tho frpcklf-s and the clear skin usually la so great that no Wcach ran be moro than partially success. tul in obliterating tho dlsfiguremunts. Ordinary mereollzed wax io far better; it literally pesls off tbe freckles. Get an ounce of It i\t the nearest drugstore nnd tonight spread on enough to complptely Cover your face; remove in tiie morning •With warm water. Repeat daily until every freckle has disappeared. Bough, blotchy, pimpled skin, also com- tnon at this reason, may he entirely gotten irid of by this same method, wlthmit discomfort or Inconvenience. The f*ffort it decidedly worth while, the new complex- Ion obtained being bo clear, smooth and Jyouthful. if bothered with wrinkle*?-, bathe thr face in a lotion mri'lc by djosolvlng an ©unco of powdered aaxbltte in a half pin'. Of witch hazel, This is tlie moat offoctlve and quickest-acting wrinkle treatment JtPOTvn WHOOPING COUGH SPASMODIC CROUP ASTHMA COUGHS BRONCHITIS CATARRH COLDS btim A simple, life «nd effective treatment avoiding drugs, Viporlzed Cresolenc stops theparovyams of whooping Cough nnd relieves Spasmodic Croup at once. It Is n boon to sufferers from Afithnn. The air currying the antiseptic vapor, In- haled with every breath, ■*«—■—■ makes breathing enay;|F A soothes the sore throat ™ **P.U. and slops the coui-.li, assuring reitful night i. It fa Invalnablt » tauthtt% with vosui cfalldriD. S*»d MR pnntat for Idncriptire hookht ICLU DV DnUOOIST* VAPO-CRESOLF.NF CO. L*fiiiMilMBtJi-.,M.)atr'l (By Daily Newa Leased Wire.) OTTAWA, April G.—The total 307 horses mentioned iu the evidence of the auditor-general as being still unaccounted for, as between the number of horses purchased by tlie militia department for war purposes and those disposed of, was reduced to 117 at 'his morning's session of the public accounts committee. Major [Emmet Clarke, assistant director or transport, put in a statement to this effect. It wns shown in his evidence that, an error made hy the D.O.C. at Kingston, who had stated that, the Royal Canadian horse artillery hail taken Its full strength of 442, horses to Valcartier with it, whereas it had taken only 175 Uroses, had been largely responsible for the auditor-general's statement. As for tho 117 still unaccounted for tin; witness ventured the opinion thai this was not a large percentage of wastage from what, he had hoard of Buchi matters. .Major Owen Thomas, the militia department's motor truck expert, was recalled. W. "Al. German asked Major Thomas how much saving could have heen made by him in tlie purchase of motol trucks for tho first, contingent if purchasing had been made in the same manner hr for the second contingent. Tho witness replied that tho savings on tlie socontt contingent would not have been possible on the first. With a few exceptions Mr. Russell had bought lis cheaply rb he could. He estimated the saving on the second contlngonl purchases at $109,600. Helped to Buy Steeds. The next witness was Mr. Hunt, formerly of Sherhrooke, who stated ho had accompanied Major it. H. Fletcher in the purchase of horses for the first, contingent. He had no interest in the horses hut had simply helped in their buying as a man who knew about horses. He stated' that Major Wetcher had bought Three Clydesdales tor the government: that these had afterward been replaced by three others and that the original hordes were still on Mnjor Fletcher's farm or had been there a mouth ago, He stated he personally knew the horses had heen bought, that after all the other horses bought had been shipped to Valcartier he had seen two out of the three horses mentioned in Sherhrooke aud that he had Information that all three were now on Fletcher's farm. He could not swear to the last allegation of his own knowledge. Mr. McCrca, Sherhrooke, took a haini at this point. "Was not one of Ihe horses substituted by Major Fletcher a chestnut?" he asked. 'It was." 'That horse was substituted for one which cost $250?" "YeB." Not His Fancy of Horse, "Would you havo given ?25u for chestnut which was substituted?" "No, I would not." "Would you have given $100 for it?" "No, I would not, hut that makes no difference." "As a matter of fact, you would not have purchased such a horse at all?" "Well, it waB not my fancy of a horge." "And this was the kind of a horse which was substituted for a $250 animal. Was not another substitute for a Clydesdale one with two white feet and a star on its forehead?" "Yes." "How old was that horse?" "Six years." "I have known it for more years than that. I do not think it will ever see Its seventh year again," said Mr, McCrea. Woman Supplied Drugs. For the first time within the memory of any of tho present members and probably for the first time lm ttfo history of thn Canadian.Parliament, a woman was on tbe witness stand In tho public accounts committee this afternoon. Mrs. Plnmojid, widow of a Quebec druggist and slater of Albert Sevlgny, deputy speaker, *was called to give evidence regarding the Contract Bho had for the Hale of drugs to tho militia department for use at Valcartier. The iho (Continued on. Page Four.) BOOT REPORTS TO BE MADE THIS WEEK Majority and Minority Views Expect. i ed—Experiments Would Have Been Dangerous. (By Daily News Loosed Wire.) OTTAWA, April fi.—Ifoforc iiic close of tho week there will he a discussion in the commons on the evidence taken before the hoots inquiry and the mnjorlty nnd minority reports thereon in the commons. The committee is still examining witnesses hut the last oi them will be heard tomorrow and the reports will lie mado to tho houso with as little delay as possible. At a sitting of the committee today Col. Brown, chief of the inspectors for the militia department, presented a report showing that since the out- break of the war tbe militia department had purchased 180,664 pairs of boots. At the present, time there are on hand requisitions from various regimental headquarters for 30,tl74 pairs. Rejections up to the present time have totaled 3M6 pairs. Quartermaster-Gen. Macdonald, examined by Atr.'f^ringle, said he did not think that complaints which bad been made as to tho pattern of the boots had been such aB to justify change. It. would have been dangerous, ho said, to make experiments at the time the contracts wero being called for. Replying to further questions Col. Brown said he had no recollection of having seen Mr. Minister of the Minister-Allies company, who had stated that he would not at any price make boots for soldiers like the samples submitted to him by the militia department. "It Is possible that Air. Alinistcr may have made such a statement, to me,'1 said Col. Brown, "but I have no recollection of if at the present time." Worked to Assist Country. S. R. Wickett, Gen. Hushes' adviser on boots, read a statement, to tho committee to the eifect that he had taken the appointment, through a desire to be of some service to the country. "Since I am just over age to go to the front," he said, "I am glad to do what I can conscientiously in this capacity.*' The report of tbe board, appointed last. Thursday to examine tlie boots supplied to the 25th battery of Ottawa was then considered and1 Capt. AlePharland was examined. Tbe re- port showed that though none of tie boots hnd been worn longer than threo weeks, five pairs were worn through at the i,ue. In the case of one pair the heels were rotten and fell off In a week. In the case of two other pairs tbe soles were worn out, while the uppers of one pair were so badly warped as to he no good. In ill cases the boots had been carefully greased. The boots whose heels fe'.l oft were made by E. T. Wright, fr Co. Bid you examine tbe bonis personally?" The witness said he had. Dubbing bad been supplied lo the men for the boots. Lieut. W. Anderson, another member nf the board, corroborated Ibe evidence of ('apt. AlePharland. II. wis certain, he said, that the boots 1: d uoi heen worn more than three weeks Three Added to List. M. 1C. Brown, director of eonfricfs for the militia department, was again nn I lie stand. P. B. AlcCurdy series of questions to uskv him bow three men bud come to be to the patronage list by Mr. ! himself. Mr. Brown said he had receive patronage lists from the minister's office—George A. .Slater, Charles E. Slater and Ministcr-.MIles—wore added to mako the list complete. Tlie contract in question at. tbe time was the one of March, 1913, for 5000 pail's ot hoots secured by Charles E. Slater for Louis Gauthler, Limited, of Quebec. 1 notice,'' said Air. AlcCurdy. "that you have put a cross opposite the name of Charles B. Slater. Why Is that? He is the one who secured tbe contract and he was the only one on tbe list not. a manufacturer." "I do not think the cross has any particular significance," said the witness. "It may mean that he got the contract or was going to get the (ton- tract," remarked Chairman Aliddlebro. Air. Brown was unable to explain. "I might, ha-vc been fooling with the pen nt the time," he ventured. "I might have been punctuating." Air. Mc.Curday—You cannot, explain why the cross Is there? Air. Brown—No. Mr. AlcCurdy wanted to know why Charles E. Slater's name was added to the list at all, saying he was only a. middleman. "I think I have already told you four or five times," replied Mr. Brown. "I have told you that, was the authorized list- we had of people from whom tenders for hoots might bo obtained. The reason 1 added the three names wns that the list was not complete and the intention was to ask them all. Had we had left out those three names we should have left ou*. both the Sinters as well as Minister- Miles." Minister Would Not Make Them. "Who gave you the name of Minister-Allies to put on the list?" "It probably came from the office of the private secretary of the minister." „ : "Then the patronage list is a list of men which you nre supposed lo keep as director of contracts and when you come to ask for any particular things required In your department you nre to choose from the names on that list and not outside of it?" Yes, that is so." 'No nnme can get. on the patronage list except by the consent of Ihe minister?" "I never put a name on." Mr. Macdonald then pointed out thnt Air. Minister.iB the man who refused to make boots according to the department's sample, saying he had some regard lor the soldiers' lives. Ho asked if the name ot Minister- Miles was put on the list, by Gen. Hughes. Air. Brown repeated that the name came from the minister's office. "And the nnme ot Charles K. Slater was put, on In the same way?" "YeB" The committee adjourned until 1 p. m. Wednesday. . ER OF E mi a as to iddel trown ed ail (By Dally Newa Leased Wire.) OTTAWA, April f..—This was "farmers' day" in tho house. Soon after Ihe bouse mot in the morning it went into committee, of supply on the estimates of the department of agriculture. During consideration of the vote for experimental farms Donald Sutherland (South Oxford) expressed the view that. Hie oust, was getting tired of helping the west and was vigorously replied to by W. E. Knowles (Atooso Jaw). The most interesting development came at the evening silting, when Dr. Neely (Humboldt) praised the minister of agriculture for his policy of developing tho live stock industry by the encouragement, of pure bred sires, and then went on to say thai; the British and foreign powers bad been warned out of the Canadian market for horses by the Canadian government, until the Canadian army liad been supplied. Dr. Neely characterized this proceeding as almost, criminal. Allies Made Their Arrangements. Tltis brought, a reply from It. B. Bennett (Calgary), who said thai. If Canada occupied a. proud position at the present moment in regard to the war It was flue to co-operation of the Canadian authorities with the British sovernraent. He said he had consulted the records in regard to the interest of western horse breeders and bad found thnt the British government was at the time buying horses elsewhere than in Canada because at the moment there were reasons against buying in Canada. He was assured that every effort would be afforded to western horse breeders that could be given, consistently with the efficient conduct of the war. The chief reason why there was no market for western horses was that the horses were untrained and were unsuitable tor cavalry or other war operations. The premier here intervened and stated that there had been arrangements between the allies on this sub- pee.t. Each of the governments concerned did not. need the same class of horses and as . a result arrangements were mnde by which the Canadian government, could not presume to interfere. -. t James Hobb (Huntington Vnriiod tor n statement, in regard to t.lw prohibition of export of horses to the United States. Want Higher prices. The premier answered that with the co-operation of the imperial authorities a list hnd heen drawn up of articles of export which it was thought would he useful to the enemy or weaken the Empire. The export of horses had been prohibited except to British possessions. By these arrangements with the Imperial authorities there was a certain discretion left with the Canadian government. In allow export or import in special eases. This had been exercised in regard lo the import, nf certain German or Austrian articles needed for Canadian agricultural colleges or to sustain some Canadian industry, but. with these occasional exceptions the prohibition of export or purchases ot enemy goods had been strictly observed. Mr. Hobb thought that iho govern* ment. would only be. doing the right thing were it to advance the fixed price Ileitis paid to farmers for their horses, moro particularly as they have been carried through the winter and as the prices of oats and hoy are exceptionally high. , Government Must Get Value. The premier said there was some force in the argument nt the member for Hunthigton. He. wits not certain, however, thai prices had been arbitrarily fixed. The government In buying a large number of horses bad to see that value is received for Ihe money spent. , , . Hon Prank Oliver wondered wh> the government had not prohibited the export ot nickel, o more exclu- sivelv Canadian product, than horses. The 'government, be said, had not acted with the consideration to the farmers of Canada, that might, have been expected. Hon Mnrtln Hun-ell, dealing with a suggestion that, the census bureau should ascertain the. number of horses for sale iu Canada, saiil he would draw the matter to the attention of his officials. He pointed out, however, Ihai. it. would be difficult to make sticli a census in a large country like Canada. Hon. George P. Graham suggested that it be done hy comities and. -Mr. Burrell said that, this might he prac- ' ?Expe'rlmenta* Farm Vote Valuable. when tlie discussion nt agricultural estimates was resumed In tho commone tiiis afternoon Donald Sutherland (Oxford) said there was nn more important item In the estimates than tbe estimate of W-MO for experimental farms. There Is no expenditure of. public money in the, country which would produce better results. Air. Sutherland said that AV. R Knowles nf Alnoso Jaw who had spoken, briefly at the morning sitting bad hinted that tbo farmers of Ontario knew everything nnd wero not. Interested in experimental farms. Air. Sutherland said that the people of Ontario had been pioneers In agriculture ever since the Ontario Agricul- Simple Wag To End Dandruff There is one sure way that has never failed to remove dnndrnff at once, anrt that Is to dissolve It, then yon destroy it. entirely. To do this, Just get about four ounces of plain, common liquid n.rvon from any drug store (this is all you will need), apply It nt night, when retiring, use enough to moisten tho scalp and rub it in gently with tbe finger tips. By morning, most If not all of your dnndrnff will be gone, nnd three or four moro applications will completely dissolve and entirely destroy, every single, sign and traco nf it, no matter bow much dandruff you may have. ATou will' find all itching and digging ot tho scnlp will stop Instantly and your hair will bo fluffy, lustrous, glossy, silky and soft and look and. feel aiundred-ttaes better,..,.-. turn! college was foun'rted by Sir John On rllng. William Wright Oiruskolca) protested against, tlie constant attempt lo set the cast against the west and then went, on to make n. plea for an experimental station in the Aiusknka belt. Tlie mlnisfor of agriculture said that the depart ment recognized no difference between east, ami .west. It was doing everything- for Mm wholo of Canada. Canada's Building Makes Killing. lu connection wilbli the -vole for exhibitions and iu reply to Eton. George P. Graham, tho minister made a statement regarding tiie Panama exposition and the Canadian exhibit there. (Hon. Martin Burrell said that there was a treniondous attendance tfroni the United States and Canada, although the war had interfered greatly with the attendance from Europe. He said that from J18.000.000 lo tt-'O.Oon.OOQ had been spent iu buildings. Tim Canadian building, was tlie central attraction nf the exposition. Tills was freely arl- mtttcd in. tbo press of California. Jn short, said the minister, the Canadian commission had "made a killing.'' Air. Graham suggested that a. Canadian day or days should be held some time during the exposition. Air. Burrell replied thnt there was a special Canaddn.ni celebration at the dedication of the Canadian building, which wns attended by the governor of the state nnd the chief officials of tho expositinti. He would, bow-ever, take tbe suggestion of Atr. Graham Into consideration for the future. On an item to provide for the In- speetinn of meats Dr. Edwards (Eron- tenac) pointed ont that government contracts specified government inspection meats. Tills gave the larger Sealers a monopoly. .lames Douglas (Strathcona) doubted whether stringent regulations were wise. He thought in his own province there was too much inspection. RACING WILL CONTINUE IN ENGLAND But Will Not Be Allowed to Interfere With Wai—Women on Trail of Enemies LONDOX. — Another victory for compromise. Racing is to continue hut primarily in Hie interest of the thoroughbred and not of society. The stewards of the Jockey club have decided that "racing shall he carried nn where local conditions permit and where Ihe feeling of (he locality is nni averse lo Ibe meeting being held," There will be no Ascot and no Derby and nn Epsom meeting in the conventional sense. The King had never thought of attending Ascot. There will lie no rnynl enclosures, nn lunch- enn tents, nn social functions, no special trains. Racing will begin before •a as In limes of mourning. Tlie Is will continue racing as an v iu which millions nf ..-.sled niul as u, moans ig ot thoroughbreds. Tillies, which has been Inn, |„ nil, Wash Cottons Large and Varied Selection The time has arrived for making up the Wash Cottons. Our range and selection of these attractive fahrics has called forth most favorable comnien. The Crepes, plain and flowered, arc shown in great variety and carefully chosen patterns, and are proving strong favorites. Price 15c per Yard and up The Muslins, the Voiles, the Vestings, with the Prints and Ginghams, all call for close inspection. Our .Dressmaking Department is prepared to make up those summer goods promptly and at prices which you will appreciate. Call and talk it over. Dressmaking parlors above the store. SMILLIE & WEIR LADIES' WEAR SPECIALISTS that all enemy aliens nf military ngo should be interned and thai all onpmy ieus of any nue or se>; ahnuhl ho remover! from the coasi. areas. Obviously, the nialter Ir too biff to be dealt with by a few of ns in London, and my committee desire me to r.ppeal for volunteers, wlio will organize the signature of petitions in counties, towns nnd villages thronghdut the country. 1 shall be glad io receive replies from any ladies who are willing to On iliis." Prepared for Casualties [Hospital proporations on h-n un-> precedenied scale are being made In anticipation of very heavy casualiies. In London the war office is making use, not only of schools, but ut' infirmaries, workhouses and asylums, about 50 buildings now being under reconstruct ion. The supply of trained nurses is imt sufTiejcril lo meet Ihe demand, it is expected that by .Tunni or July there will be 50,000 or OO.DOnl more wounded in ihe country. Hos-I pital committees are being urged to| lake in probationers at once. BROWN NOW WITH PATS Charles Brown, who enlisted from Nelson with the second contingent, has been transferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light infantry, according io Information which reached hern. He is n private. EYEBROW, ALTA., HAS FIRE (By Daily Newa Leased "Wire.) MOOSE JAW, Sask., April d.—Afire broke out at the postol'fice at Eyebrow yesterday and several business places were ruined. The loss ifl estimated at. $11»,000. Tin, pm the a ,'ltn linn i KO nst 111! i rf, says edt or all • loda\ i) ihe de ;lsl in of the si* va -lis * u -I'll.. ldei'Hii jll ud Ikiiu-iii i 1. is of thn be club, i racing oimlii lo be en Hi ii led w ierr Il does no i hi |ie< e the Recutioi nf the war. or flic 1 Willi lo iii*' il. while it Rll ill- be SUSJ ended wherever ii wo Ud do one o l! e nthoi . ' 'hut is a cm I'll sin t Willi Ill in all ihe clroum* stn s, s not nn (itlsfacl ory Alien Enemy Question While attention Is flcvoted now lo Industrial arguments ami the suggested employmenl nf women, the alien enemy question is by no means a deml issue. A "giant petition" ngnhisi the danger Is being organised by the women of England under ihe loador- nf the Duchess <. did, LARGE PERCENTAGE OF FLEET COMMANDEERED British India Steam Navigation Company Contributed 88 Out of 137 Steamers No less than SS of the British India Steam Navigation company's steamers, with a tonnage approximating 460,000 tons, were chartered or commandeered by the British government in connection with the war and a number of these ships are still under charter. The British India company is the largest steamship corporation operating between the United Kingdom and India. The majority of tho vessels taken over were used in transporting troops from India to France, Losses by War -- Two steamers of the company have been lost since the outbreak of war. Tho Chilkuua v.as sunk on Oct. 19 by the German raider Emden, while on her maiden voyage to India, and the Rohilla was wrecked off Whitby on Oct. 30 whilo In tiie government service as a hospital ship. ' At tlie present time tho company's fleet in commission consists of 137 steamers uf a gross tonnage of 011,872 tons. Tlie steamers contracted for are 11, with a gross tonnage of 71,639 tons, which will bring the fleet up to 148 steamers, with a tonnage of 716,011! tons. Tho British India company Is planning to dlsposo of some of its older tonnage as soon as the present pressure is removed. Some time ago, before tile rise in cost of tonnage took placo, tho directors -of tho company placed an order for a sister ship to tlie fine liner Nirvana, to be named tlie Nirpura, for delivery at the end of this year. The company has also purchased the large cargo steamers Austrolia, 7,185 tons, and Ohio, 8,719 tons, to meet the requirements of the trade. Tho Australia was a German prize steamer and is of modern build. Among the newest ships built by the company and added to this groat fleet are such splendid liners as tho Bam- bora, Bandra, Barpeta, Mnshobra, Mongara, Takada, Madras, Vareba, Chakdara, "Morvnda, Umarla, Varsova, Omara, Chakdina, Chekla, Merkara, Umetu and Nirvana. These vessels are but a few of tlie great fleet included In the magnificent convoys of which j tho recently released Canadian Pad fie railway liner Monteagle was a unit. READY TO FLEE AT ENEMY'S APPROACH Authorities at Trieste Have Made All Arrangements—Depression In Austria. VENICE.—Reports received from Trent say that tho Austrian troops lu that part are in a miserable condition, penniless, hungry and Ill-clad. Their pay has been cut from four- ponce per day to twopence, and their rations from five loaves of bread a week to two loaves, it is said. Men considerably over 40 years old, tho reports say, are being sent into the trencheB, illy-equipped and their uniforms old and torn, aftor only a month of practise drilling. The condition of the civil population is Bald to bo equally wretched. Private letters from Trieste say that numbers of the people are literally starving. Palatable wheat broad Is unobtainable at any price, and the supply of war bread Is quite inadequate. The bakers' shops are besieged early In the morning, but only the .strong aud aggressive succeed in getting a few loaves. The shops then close for tho day. Disorders aie said to bo frequent and the police aro compelled to make many arrests. Tho prices of most of the uecesBary foodstuffs have doubled or trebled. The misery of the poorer classes Is said to be Indescribable. Persons daring to protest aro arrested. It Is reported that tho authorities have made complete arrangements for tho evacuation of Trieste at tho tight sign ot an onomy's approach. The officials havo received instructions ob to how to act and whore to go, It tho enemy comets from the sea, they aro ordered to/flee to GorJ, to the north, and It by land, to Adels- berg, to the east The depression lu Austria arising from the tall of Przemysl 1b constantly Increasing. The Intelligent classes now regard Gallcla us lost forever. The press censorship In Austria dally is increasing in severity, despite the vigorous protests of the newspapers, which are supported by Influential public bodies, Entire articles arc now being constantly eliminated from tho moat cautious and- responsible'Journals. READY FOR Ml Message From London Tc||B 0f |n. trlcate Spying System of Germans. The Canadian cavalry regiments quartered ut Canterbury and Shorn- clifl'o are expecting to leave for the front within tho next two weeks, according to a uespatca. The men tiro more thau delighted at the prosprajt of an early departure for France, officers of the regiments aro alreicly beginning to arrive in -London to make their last purchases in anticipation of the move. Letters from the front received in London today tell of the wouudlug of Capt. Darling. Ho wus leaving tho trenches with Capt. Cory, It Is stated, and on their way to headquarters, instead of using tho usuul communication trench, constructed for the purpose, the officers decided to cross the fields. Sniper Picked Him Off. The zone seemed to be sate from German Infantry fire, but as It chanced there were a few snipers ou duty in the vicinity, and one of these succeeded In hitting Capt. Darling in the right shoulder- Ho was carried at once to headquarters aud sent from there to the Canadian base hoBpltal, - Fortunately for him the wound was a clean one, and is not considered dangerous. It should not be long before he is up and about again. Capt. Trumbull Warren 1b now acting adjutant of tho 48th. The lttBt letter received from the front, dated March 23, states that for the past three weeks the troopB have been having a monotonous time. During regular spells tho trenches are quiet all along the line. Keep Germans Guessing. "All we have to do during the daytime iB eat and clean up," stutea one writer. "During tlie night wo are more alert, as the Huus are strong on sending out night patrols. The battalion machino guns were used for the first time on the night of the 21st, chiefly to let the Germans know that wo were on tho job. They have been doing too much work on their trentches at night and the machine nuns let go every on.ee inj a while to mako them careful, and thus delay tbe wprk. "* "We are all well so far. It Is remarkable) how llttlq one sees of the others' now. The billets are a little distance apart, and consequently we swo little of tho officers outside our oHvn company," ■Continuing, tho writer1 gives further proof of the excellence df tho German espionago system, testified to by the Canadian eye-witness. Ho says in part: "It la remarkable how well informed the Germans are. Last night thoy culled across to the 5th Royal High- landers, 'Hello, you Montreal s with your rotten rifles.' They also called one of our men by name." OFFICER DIED LIKE HERO. Last Command of Young Officer in Worcester Regiment. Wo are in the trenches for sbt days and I hear wc aro getting out for six days," writes Pte. A. F. Davis of the 3rd Fercesters to his brother who lives in Toronto. So you had my letter and my photo In the Toronto Telegram. I should like tti have Seen tlk-ni. you might ctt them both out aiKl send them to mo. I know more about finding my way in the dark than going anywhere else. Gymnastic Exhibition Tonight Wrestling Championships, Strong Musical Program. Opera House, 8:30 O'clock. bou't miss it. General admission' 25c. Reserved seats 50c and 75c. Auspices of Y. M, C, A. I wish you could see me going backwards and forwards to the trenches at nights. I might be going along all right and then all of a sudden I might find myself to a 'Jack Johnson hole' and of course they are half full of mud and water. Thon when I get to tho trenches- I am covered with mud and my feet are soaking wet. New Surprise Party. ''I guess we shall foe, paying the Germans some moro surprise parties soon and tho gents will take bayonets on their rifles instead of fruit and the ladies stay at the hospital waiting for the wounded and -they will take 'bandages and medicine.' "I seo Sir John French has praised tho Princess Pats In Ma last despatch and I believe they are dolus good work so that is ono for the maple teaf.'.' In a later letter Pte. Davis tells of tho charge at Neuve Chapelle; He says: "You will bo reading some more glorious work done by our regiment as wo mado another charge on the 12th. Tho general said he couldn't praise us enough. We did nil that w*8 asked and did it woll. My officer was killed and he died a hero'B death at that. Ho was only II but a true Brit* on. 'Go on men; 1 am finished. Look after yourselves and don't bother about me,' ho said, after he was hit," J. A. MacKinnon Wholesale and Retail Tobaccos. Proprietor Trail's Popular Billiard and Pool Hail. TRAIL, B. C. Ask for NBC Beer XXX Porter NelsonBrewingCo.,Ltd. Phone 24 Established 1893 Box 732 Hello- Send Me- Shopping by telephone is on the increase. Telephone companies encourage it by good service and by newspaper advertising. With phone shopping the demand for standard advertised products also increases. People like to call for definite things by name when they shop via the wire. It insures quality and value and their getting exactly what they want. This is one of the reasons why newspaper advertising is so effective for the national advertiser. Telephone and Newspaper Are Daily Companions In Nearly Every Home J PARS FO'JH IfaBatli? WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 1915. Ct)e -IBaug jituh> Published every morning except Sunday by The News Publishing Company, Limited, Nelson, B.C., Canada, ROBB SUTHERLAND, " Editor and Manager. Business letters should bs addressed hnd cheques and money orders made payable to The Newa Publishing Company, Limited, and In no ease to Individual members ot the staff. Advertising rate cards and sworn detailed statements of circulation mailed on request, or may be seen at the of- Irlees of any advertising agency recognised by the Canadian Press Association. Subscription rates BO cents per month; 12.60 (or six months; $5 per rear. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 1915 THERE IS EVERY REASON FOR BUSINESS CONFIDENCE. As a result of the waj the world this year faces a net deficiency of 234,048,000 bushels of grain. Canada will contribute largely to meeting that shortage. If-the prairie west produces as much wheat as in 1913 the value of that crop alone will be at present prices $293,281,21*. It is the general opinion among grain men that both the output and the total value will he considerably higher on account of the increase in acreage and the favorable conditions up to this time for good crpps. The value of other cereals, stockyard and dairy products, based on the 1913 crop and present prices, will total $88,206,758. On this conservative -basis the estimated Value of the farm product of the three prairie provinces this year will reach the stupendous total of $381,- 487,970. And of that total the profit will be relatively greater than In past years because of the higher prices and wider margin between cost of production and selling price. Upon wholesale and retail trade in Canada this production of farm wealth will have a marked effect. Building, manufacturing and the output from natural resources will be enormously stimulated. 'British Columbia especially will benefit. Prosperity and freer money tu the prairie provinces will increase the demand for lumber for building; fruit and other products of the ranches of this province will find a more ready market; the coast fisheries will find their business increased-; more capital for mining and other industries will bo available. There is reason for every confidence in the business situation in Canada, especially iu the wost. PLATFORM AOOPTED FOR EFFECT,; iNOT BINDING. The platform introduced at the Lib- oral convention at Vancouver by Rev. Dr. Mackay and endorsed by that convention and H. C. Brewster, Liberal leader, was hailed as the now plat- form of the party, but It is now being made clear at the coast that the Liberals do not regard that action as binding them to the pledges offered. The Vancouver Sun emphasizes the declaration that the Mackay pronouncement is not a new platform for the pa,rt.v. The convention in adopting it was simply giving Its approval to proposals which "are absO' lutely in lino with Liberal principles,' says the Sun. Since when have abolition of patronage and the publication of campaign funds, pledges contained in the Mackay platform, been "absolutely in line with Liberal principles"? They are both opposed fundamentally and completely to the recognized practise of the Liberal party In British Columbia and in every other province In the Dominion. Joseph Martin, K.C., is thoroughly conversant with Liberal methods In British Columbia. He is a Liberal of long experience and- has watched party operations from the "inside." lie has recently been vigorous in attacking what he describes as a Lib. eral Tammany organization in this province, with headquarters at Vancouver. The men he claims are at the head of this ring are in control ot the party machine at Vancouver at this time. In this connection Mr. Martin remarks: Their Idea of politics is that the patronage of the government, when they have control of It, shall be used absolutely and entirely for the purpose ot collecting moneys from those persons who are either appointed to public office or obtain public contracts; or in other ways have business dealings with the government. This public money so obtained Is used for two purposes: First for the purpose of paying the heavy expenses of elections and, second, for remunerating those who are fortunate enough to control the organization for their personal services. This Tammany organization was carried on in the • province of British Columbia under the regime ot the late Liberal government. •Mr. Martin then refers to the "boss" ot this organization and concludes by saying that he does not know whether any money was left, after the enormous expenses in connection with elections .had been paid, for the payment of those "who undertook this Tammany organization." Rflv. T>r. Mnckny's sincerity. In this matter has not been questioned. That of the convention which endorsed the platform and of tho party organization in control may be judged by the practise of the Liberal leaders In the past and by the admission that the adoption of the Mackay proposals was not binding on the party. In other words, the endorsation of the platform was a pretty courtesy to Dr. Mackay and took place because It might have caught a few votes, without doing the Tammany organization any harm. BETTING ON END OF WAR POPULAR IN ENGLAND. Betting on the date of the end of the war has become a regular business in London. The stock market has been dull, horse racing and other sports have .been to a large extent given up. Those possessed of the gambling instinct have found' an out- lot for their sporting propensities in offering or taking odds on the developments of the world struggle. The "official odds" show optimism is growing as to a comparatively early end of the war. - Three' weeks ago the betting was 3 to 1 that the end would come by Dec. 1. A despatch dated in London yesterday gave the odds at 20 to 1. Three weeks ago the odds were 3 to 1 against the war ending before May 1 and 2 to 1 against It ending before June 1, with evens offered that there would be peace by Sept. 1.

6 RED CROSS NOTES.

<$> In my opinion the war will <§> end after S> <$> April 1. •$> Signed § <$> AUSTRALIAN SOLIDER WRITES FROM EGYPT Says Beggars in Cairo Are Nuisance —Encamped Under Shadow of the Sphinx. Since the advent of the Turk into tho war and his attempt lo cross the Suez canal that part of the world has come into greater prominence and the following letter from one of the Australian contingent will be of interest. It is written hy Pte. Walter Speeohly. who resided in Victoria a couple of years ago, to a friend in-that city: "Everything has gone swimmingly sinco wo left Australia and the boys aro in the very 'best of health and condition to meet either the Germans or Turks. It has been pretty stiff work maneuvering and trench digging in the loose sands of this country, not to mention the heat. We are encamped right under the Sphinx and the pyramids nnd t have had a good look over the lot. King iRamcses must have 'had■ a great opinion of. himself and wife to have gone to such a terrific expense of money, am* labor. They look good-to, stand for another 1000 yeara or more. Cairo is a filthy place and morally the worst I have ever been in. Except for a few the streets are nothing but lanes, swarming .with camels, asses, etc., and the pavements are lined by 'beggars and street merchants, "The Egyptians claim that we have beeu worth as much to them as six tourist season and I believe them from the way the 'boya spend their money. They leave the Yankee in the shade as money circulators. You can always count on them being broke two days after drawing their pay. The sultan had a fine palace here and' adjoining it are the barracks with parade ground in front, I watched the recruits drilling last week. They are about the smartest I have ever seen, but woe betide one if he makes a wrong movement for he has to ^take a thrashing from the drill Instructor. I saw several beaten over the head and shoulders with a cane; they never flinched or said a word. "Our tucker has been capital, although as usual stew has 'been* the cook's crowning- effort. We generally have sand in it but I suppose that is for our digestive organs. We get any amount of bread, 'butter, Jam, porridge, tinned fruits, etc., so personally I think the Australians have been well treated. There are four picture shows in the camp, so we are well supplied with evening amusements. There are lacrosse, rugby, an-d soccer teams und boxing is a favorite sport. The New Zcalandera and several English territorial battalions are 1m Egypt, but separated from us. The iNew Zealanders were lucky enough to be with the 'Terriers' and Indians when they smashed the Turks who came this way." SASKATOON POLICE CHIEF RESIGNS; RESULT OF PROBE SASKATOON, SaBk., April C—As an outcome of tbe recent police investigation Chief of Police Dunnlng's resignation was accepted by the police commission today, which at once appointed Deputy Chief Donald as act* acting chief until a permanent officer can be chosen. VOUR EGG8 CAN BE DISPOSED OF BY U8ING A WANT AD Bee Supplies Wo have just received a lurge stoek o£ Bee Supplies, mado by the best manufacturers In Canada and direct from the factory, consisting of: Medium Comb Foundation, per lb 62c No, 2G Honey Extractors, V/z x 18, each $9.00 No. 4Q Honey Extractors, 9'/2 * 18, each $11.50 Automatic Honey Extractors, 9'/2 x 18, each |.. .$26.00 Hives, Covers, lice Escapes, Feeders, Frames, Uncapping Knives, Sections, Swarming Baskets, Bee Veils, Separators, Smokers, Guards, Traps, Cages, Nails, Staples; etc., etc. WE GUAUANTEE 'DHK l'RICES 1UQ1IT Call or write and get your orders in early, so as to get the assortment. Nelson Hardware Co. P.O. BOX 1050 NELSON, B.C. Business Directory B. W .WTDDOWSON, ASSAYBR AND| Chemist. Box A1108, Nelson, B.C.f Charges! Gold, illver, copper orl lead, |1 mch; gold-silver tl.SOil •liver-Mad, $1.50. 'Other metal* oil application. ^AUCTIONEERS;^ C. A. WATERMAN ft CO.—Opera"blk.1 WM, CUTLER AUCTIONEER, BOXI 474; phone II. 100-tfl GROCERIES. A. MACDONALD ft CO., WHOLE- •ale Grocers and Provision Mer-I chants. Importers of Teas, Coffees, I Spices, Dried Fruits, Staple and] Fancy Groceries, Tobaccos, Cigars,! Butter, Eggs, Cheese and Packing I Bouse Produce. Office and ware-l house corner of Front and Hall Sts.l P.O. box 1095; telephones 21 and M.f PROFESSIONAL CARDS! GREEN BR08, BURDEN 4 CO. CIvU Engineers, Dominion and B. ,0.1 Land Surveyors. [ I Surveys ot Lands, Mines, Townsltss.1 Timber Limits, etc. I Nelson, 51« Ward street, A, H. Orson, I Mgr.; Victoria, 114 Pemberton Bldg., I F. C. Green; Fort George, Hammond I street, F. P. Burden. a. l. Mcculloch Hydrsulio Engineer. Provincial Lend Surveyor. Baker St., Nelson, B.C. 1 T. M. R1XEN, AUDITOR AMD Accountant. Room IS, K.W.C, Block. I lll-tt I 8. TAMBLVN ft CO. Consulting, Mining Engineers and Surveyors, Mechanioal ft Motor Engineer!. I Mines reported, managed and surveyed, etc. Good properties placed oh 1 London market. Write,'call or phone. 505 Baker St„ Nelson, B.C. Phone 444. Resident Engineer: S. A. Tamblyn, A.M.I.M.E., etc. JJAW"jNG^ MISS GLADYS ATTRBE—Private lea- sons by appointment. Particulars of classes and prospectus on application Box 804. LOTCO^QIICES KOOTENAY LODGE NO 16, I.O.O.F, —Meets every Monday night In Odd. fellows' hall at 7:80 o'clock. QUEEN CITT REBEKAH LODGE No. 16, I.O.O.F., meets first and third Tuesdays, Oddfellows' ball at "I o'clock. COLD STORAGE Willis — What are you worrying about? Didn't the agent who sold you the lot guarantee tt was only a gunshot from the station? Gillis—Yes;,but I was reading this morning that the Germans have guns that carry 20 miles. Feeding men 1a something to blush for—nobody boasts that his ancestor was in the commissary department. Grandfather's aword la a priceless treasure. But for heaven's sake don't mention great grandfather's bread wagon. "Then you don't think 1 practise what I preach?" queried the minister, in talking with one of his deacons. "No, sir, I don't,'' replied the deacon. "You've heen preaching on the subject of resignation for two yonr«, an* ye haven't resigned yet," value of the medical tmpplies which she furnished was $23,485. She stated that her husband died five yearg ago and that she hud carried on his business since 'his death. She had a contract with the militia ■department to supply drugs to the permanent force at Quebec and when war broko out she was directed to supply the Valcartier camp also. She was compelled to ask for an increase In prices in certain articles because there had 'been, an increase in the market price. She had also increased her ipriccs to the public, Her normal stock she valued at $5000. Drug Prices Increased. ■Major Potter of the department of medical service stated that there had heen a large Increase in prices since the war broke out. DETROIT, Mich., April 7.—Complete returns ot the election from six Michigan counties la which local option was the Issue in yesterday's election show that the drys were successful in four counties and the wets In two, .•.i.UiiUuiiiaj.i-.u.j.J. mm* pC X~ WEDNESDAY, ABRIC 7,1918 %\jt ttilv Jittoa ^ PAGE FIVE ~l WE WILL PAY 25c A DOZ. In Trade for a Limited Quantity of Guaranteed Strictly New Laid Eggs Bell Trading Co. BAKER STREET The Home of Good Groceries HOTEL ARRIVALS OF A DAY Winning Number Last Week 2376 Ask for a ticket with your purchase. A pair ot $5.00 shoes given away each week. R. ANDREW &C0. Leaders in Foot Fashion. THE HUME A la Carte Table d'Hote George' Benwell, Prop. Special Daily Lunch, 35c H'U'ME— Hiss G. Attree, Queen's Bay; Mr. Delines nnd child. Sirdar; O. B. Wilson, Murblchciid; Mr. and Mrs. P. ,T. .Root, Spokane; Harry R. Townsend. Sun Francisco; A. C. Mes- 'ker, Midway; H. A. Danforth, Vancouver; R. W. Duwson, E. P. Dawson, T. A. AlreV, H. Tyler, B. Townsend, Willow Point; Mr. nnd Mrs Tumblyn, J. Hamilton, 0. H. Smith, V. Sterling, Mrs. H. Cooko-Hurle. A. B. Netherby, H. Perry Leake, E. C. WruKBo, R. H. Ewart, F. Boles, City; Mrs. S. .V G. Lambert, W. F. Mawdsley, H. Guille, Granite. ^Il»«*; '^^■•«».-*JaJ,« s1ia,>.;M»'V:l- ..* ~f: The Strathcona James Marshall, Prop, TONE UP YOUR SYSTEM This is the time of the year when a great many people require a tonic tor their health's sake. Some resort to medicine and the doctor's advice, while others desire a much-needed rest. For the benefit of those who are seeking relaxation from work and worry we invite you to The Sprihgs. The medicinal value of the waters are unrivalled and will put you in shape to resume your tabors, whatever they may be. Every care and comfort will be given you during your stay at the Sanitarium. Come and be convinced. Rates: 812 and 815 per week, or $2 per day and upwards. Halcyon Hot Springs Sanitarium WM. BOYD, Proprietor. Halcyon Arrow Lakes Kootenay and Boundary ROSSLAND HOTELS The Hotel Allan Comfortable Rooms—Splendid Table. SMITH & BELTON, Proprietors. MOB Of RUSSl AnACMUM Fernie Officers 'Looked in Building but Escape and Take Some Prisoners to Jail. (Special to Tho Dally News.) iFERN5E, B.C., April 6.—An affray occurred Sunday afternoon in what is known as the "Hill" section, or Russian quarter and bruised heads and slight facial disfigurements resulted. A .Russian reported to the police that he toad been attacked by one of his fellow- country-men named Starrmonid, with a knife. Ho received five minor cuts, Two provincial constables went to the locality to arrest the alleged offender. On arriving at his residence he objected to -being taken to Jail. His father also took part in tho argument and the two -became so demonstrative that the officers decided to take them -both along and started for the city. On reaching the outside of the dwelling the captives sounded a distress call and the officers found themselves in the midst of an angry -mob which forcibly released the prisoners and* in no gentle manner hustled the policemen into a building and locked them in. They eventually extricated themselves, having to 'break through two locked doors to gain the outside and there they were confronted with a mob of 50 infuriated Russians, armed with coke forks, clubs and similar weapons. Although unarmed, the officers waded right through the mob and effected their escape to the city, where they obtained reinforcements and returned and gathered in five of the offenders. Later Chief Welsby visited the quarter and unassisted brought In two more offenders. Those who were taken into custody were: M. Starrmonid, M. Starrmonid, father and son; Tony No- rlk, J. Dasunslk, A. Punski, S. Jaro- picik and Mike Mlzincik. The authorities do not intend to let the matter drop until all who participated in the disturbance are dealt with. Those arrested appeared In the police court this morning; one was sentenced to three months, another fined $25 and another fined $10. The remaining four wero remanded. The Daughters of the Empire gave a ball on Monday evening in Victoria hall for the patriotic fund. Provincial Constable McRae -brought in three prisoners from Natal Sunday; Mike Hylinski and Steve Gurri, both charged with obtaining money under false pretense, and Domlnlck Osshu- vuzzi, charged with assault, sent up for trial. HOTEL ALLAN—G. H. Sayers, C. H. Anderson, Vancouver; iR, H, Bastln, Trail;. L. D. Oakley, Soattle; James McGregor, Winnipeg; p. Wade, W. B. Klnnear, W, A. Foote, J. Mitchell, E. H. Sadler, W. iHiarkness, R. D. Turner, J. A. Kenny, H. Glenn, J. Donovan, G. E. Trainor, Nelson; Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Tuck, Winnipeg; C. G. Twtss, Brantford; C. E. Mayland, Vancouver; R. P. Lungford. W. S. Rugh, Nelson; V, C. Werley, Calgary, Mrs. M. Scott, Trail; R. C. McKlbben, Coleman. STRATHCONA—L. R. Renwlck, E. G. Clay, Vancouver; Hubert S. Smith, Trail; Martin Welch, Spokane; G. E. O'Hara, Georgetown; W. E, Quick, Winnipeg; Miss Edne Lewis, Rossland; Mr. and 'Mrs. W. ,T. Meagher, Mrs. C. W. Lester, Miss L, McGrory, Frank Meagher, Mrs. Bourke, City; Miss iRenwick, Trail; R, Hamilton, Hamilton; W. G. Wilson, Ottawa; D. W. O'Neill, A. Sturt'leld, Montreal; S. Carnegie, London, England. Queen's Hotel Steam Heat In Every Room - ''-Business laincli, 25c. Rates: $1.50 and $2.00 Day QUEENS—J. A. Metropolis, iR. D. Smith, Medicine Hut. Madden House E. C. CLARKE Cor. Baker and Ward 8ti., Nelson MADDEN—'H. Oliver, Prootorj Mr. and Mrs: D. Bundy, Slu'i'p creek; T. Mitchell, Erie; M. TV. O'Neill, Kaslo; IR. D, Murphy, RoBslund. Nelson House ;'...'' European Plan .. W. A. WARD, Proprietor CAFEr-Open Day and Nloht-BAR Merchants' Lunoh 12 to 2 Phone 97 P.O. Box 697 *■ NELSON—E.,B. Smith, Marcus; T. O'Gordon,' -Kuskunodrf. Arrow Lake Hotel Comfortable Rooms—Good Service EDGEWOOD, B. C. ARROW LAKES HOTELr-J. Hill, Deer Park; Miss E. Hartland, C. W. Hartland. Fauquier; Miss l. Murton, P. W. .lordon. Dr. und Mrs. .1. E. H. Kelso, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon. Kelso, Reginald Yeld, Mrs. Humllton, Col. and Mrs. Harrington, Perspy, Coates, Harold Clay, Teddle Clay, Justin De- cima. Edgewood; A. L. Williams, P. W. Harms, Rcneta; T. M, Rlxcn, Nelson. PEOPLE ON FLESH «$ *3> CRANBROOK NOTES. $ $■&$> (Special to The Daily News.) CRANBROOK, B.C., April 6.—W. B. McFarlane returned to the cit" on Monday after an absence of several weeks. The annual Easter ball in aid of tho St. Eugene hospital was held last night and was well patronized. The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the women's auxiliary of the order will give a social dance at the Auditorium April 16. The Canadian Pacific railway is sending out two extra work trains from this division, which will give employment to several men. Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Horaman of Glen- llly are spending the Easter holidays with Mr. and Mrs. T. O. Horsman of this city. CRANBROOK TO HAVE TWO LACROSSE TEAMS (Speclail to The Daily News.) CRANBROOK, B. C, April 6.—Lacrosse fans hope to see two local teams this year. Lacrosse Is the favorite game here but travelling long distances for games has helped to keep the game down and it is hoped to liven things up with the local teams. Baseball will thrive this year, possibly with several local teams forming a league. Cranbrook defeated the crack team from Bonner's Ferry In a game of basketball at the auditorium Saturday night by a score of 42—14. The lineup: ■ Cranbrook — Forwards, Ashworth, Crowe; centre, Dallas; guards, Mell- waine, Gill. Bonner's Ferry—Forwards, Kent, Jarvis; centre, Bang; guards, Johnson, Dewoy. New Grand Hotel Best Place in Town. ,$1..0O a day up. , Young Wife—While I was baking a tramp caine to the door and threat* ened me If I didn't give him a pie; Young Hubb—Why didn't you, It would have served him right. A New Discovery, Thin* men ajnd ,womem—that big, hearty, filling 'dinner you ate last night. W'hat became of all the fat- producing nourishment it contained? You ihaven't' gained in weight one ounce. That food passed from your body like unburned coal through an open grate. The materlul was there but your food doesn't work and stick, and the plain truth -i you hardly get enough nourishment from your meals to pay for the cost of cooking. This is true of thin folks the world over. Your nutritive organs, your functions of assimilation are sadly out of gear and need reconstruction. Cut out the foolish foods and funny sawdust diets. Omit the flesh cream rub-ons. Cut out everything but the meals you are eating now and eat with'every one of those a single Sargol tablet. In two weeks note the difference. Five t)o eight ig-ood solid pounds of healthy, "stay there" fat should be the net result. Sargol charges your weak, stagnant blood with millions of fresh new red blood corpuscles—gives the blood the carrying power to deliver every ounce of fat-making material (in yum* food to every part of your body. Sargol, too mixes with your food and prepares It for the blood tn easily ass'mllated form. Thin people gain all the way from 10 to 25 pounds a month while taking Sargol, and the new flesh stays put. Sargol tablets are a scientific combination of six of the best flesh- producing elements known to chemistry. They come 40 tablets to a package, are pleasant .harmless and Inexpensive. Ail druggists in Nelson and vicinity sell them subject to an absolute guarantee of weight increase or money, back. ROBSON FARM CONTEST ARRANGEMENTS ARE MADE (Special to The Daily News.) ROBSON, B. C, April 6.—At a meeting of the Robsop Farmers' institute Thursday evening the report of the committee appointed to arrange for the boys' and girls' potato growing contest to be held under the auspices of the department of agriculture, was amended so as to arrange for three awards locally: First prize, $3; second prize, $H; and third prize, $1, the latter to be donated by A. D. Clyde. In addition to the local awards It is possible, through competition, to win the provincial award of a heifer calf and also the district award at Vernon of $10, $8 and $5 for first, second and third prizes ttt the exhibition there next fall. A communication wus read from the Creston Farmers' Institute asking the co-operation of the local institute in obtaining uniform legislation from Ottawa in the Interests of the fruit rancher. A Hartford presided. At the next meeting, May 6, Dr. A. P, McDiarmld will give an address on "The New Zealand System of Loans to Farmers." Miss Maggie Clyde left Saturday evening for Minneota ,Man., where she will visit her sister, Mrs. James Armstrong. On Wednesday six cars of freight were spotted for West Robson. The Robson school is receiving its spring house-cleaning this week. Next Saturday a "bee" has been arranged for among the male members of the community to put the grounds in better shape. Mrs. H. F. Palriquln of Rossland, who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles Berry, during the past week, returned home Monday. Hugh Me IMai-mid of Vancouver, brother of Dr. A. P. McDiarmld and a former resident of Robson, spent Mon- da yand Tuesday here, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Squires. Mr. McDiarmld, who Is an uncle of Mrs. Squires, Is en rout,, to Toronto. Misses Jessie Clyde of Harrop And Qtadys of Nelson are spending the Easter holidays with their parents here. Arthur Fowler, who has been spending the Easter holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lawson of Grand Forks, returned Tuesday, accompanied by Miss Blanche Lawson, who will visit Mr. and Mrs, James Fowler. Mrs. Charles Berry leaves Thursday for Edgewood, where Bhe will visit her daughter, Mrs, Robert Calder. The Women's Mission circle will hold Its monthly meeting Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. A. D. Clyde at 3 o'clock. PROCTOR ENTERTAINMENT PROVES GREAT SUCCESS (Special to The Daily News.) PROCTOR, B. C, April 6.—The performance given by the people who took part In the entertainment on Monday afternoon and evening in Gallup's hall was entirely successful. The hall was packed to the doors, even standing room being at a premium, The program opened with a farce entitled "Ici On Parle Francais," which kept the audience in roars of laughter from the rise till the fall of the cur tain. Fred Summons us Mr. Sprlggins, the "letter of lodgings," was funny in the extreme and Mrs, Baxendale as Mrs. Sprlggins of aristocratic descent received repeated bursts of applause. R. M. C. Devlin, as Victor Dubois,, a Frenchman, deserves special mention, his handling of that part being particularly good and his comical expressions In broken English caused bursts of laughter. Miss Devlin took the role of Angelina Sprlggins, und though a comparatively minor character she gave a clever .dainty Impersonation of the love-sick girl that won approval from the audience. Mr. Girling, as Major Rattan, made a typical fiery officer who has spent much time in a tropical climate, and Mrs. Girling, as Mrs. .Major Rattan, sustained her part creditably. Maurice Ely, as Annu Maria, the bard pushed maid of all work, was very funny. The second half of the program was a negro minstrel extravaganza ami was hugely enjoyed. It consisted of plantation melodies with choruses, which were well rendered, and topical gags and conundrums. Those who took part were: D. A. Boyd, J. H. Brown, P Coles, Val Coles, R. M. C. Devlin, &I Ely, R. H. Girling, F. Lyford. 13 Mason, C. J. Macastocker, P, J. Sam- mons, H. Severn, W. A. Slater and W H. Smellle. Mrs. W. R. Baxendale acted as accompanist. During the interval, Capt. F P. Aim- strong of Nelson, who had taken his Boy Scouts to the show, made on lie- half of the boys a presentation 'if "' signed address to W. O. Rylett. th**tr late scoutmaster, ut the conclusion of which three cheers were given for Mr. Rylett, the audience joining the scouts. The proceeds of the performance are to be devoted to the Belgian relief, the patriotic fund and the parish finances. It Is expected that a handsome amount will be divided among the three. NEW DENVER NOTES (Special to The Dally News.) NEW DENVER, B. C, April 6.— Angus McLanders of Sandon was a visitor In town Monday. W. H. Falding returned to Rossland Monday morning after a few days spent with his son ,H. H. Falding. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Vallance spent Monday In town, the guests of Mrs. John Vallance. Mrs. Jenkins of Sllverton was a visitor In town Monday afternoon. Miss Edith Burgess of Sandon spent Monday in town, the guest of her mother, Mrs. Samuel Burgess. C. Rodgers and Fred V. Webber of Sllvertrn were visitors in town Monday, Miss Helen Whitehead left for her home In Vancouver Monday. She was accompanied by her sister, Mrs. George O. Nesbitt and family. HALCYON NOTES HALCYON, B. C, April «.—J. M. JVlcKcnzie of the Canadian Pacific railway bridge department, Nelson, who has been eust on a five mouths' leave of ubsence, stopped off here on Sunday and left next day to report for duty. R. J. Fox, Winnipeg, arrived Sunday and left next day for the coast. Miss L. Wade, Nelson, arrived on Sunday and W. Norcross, Nelson, and Fablaro Luigi, Trail, on Monday, Mrs. R. B. Graham and the Misses Graham left on Monday for Vancouver to visit friends before returning home to Portland. Miss R. M. McCarthy left today on her way to tho coast. Spring Stocks Are At Their Best Now This is an ideal time to complete your purchase of Spring Needs. The advantages will be obvious to you the moment you enter the store, Every section is bright with the freshest and prettiest of Spring Merchandise. Assortments are at high lido and you can make your selection from the broadest varieties that will be shown this year. You will also encounter some special values, as not a few departments quote them to stimulate purchases of Spring Necessities. Buy It Now—Here Are A Few Interesting Offerings That Will Tempt You. Our Suits Department is full to overflowing with the finest selection of Spring Goods we have ever shown. Each Garment is a Model in itself. Styles are exclusive and prices extremely low. We would specially call your attention to our line of Suits at $25.00, iu finest Serges or Fancy Worsteds, Coats made with high walsted effects and silk lined. Skirts the new two-piece circular styles. Colors Navy, Belgian Blue, Grey, Putty and Black, also Sand. Sizes l(i to -10., SPECIAL VALUES AT New Coats in Great Variety Every new cloth Is represented lo this stock and the styles are the most becoming shown in many seasons. Covert Cloths are the big sellers, but there is a great variety of Serges, Gabardines and Fancy Mixtures. AU sizes in the lot. At from $25.00 I $10.00 to $35.00 Each New Crepe de Chine Waists With New Military Collars, with Low Collars or with Convertible Collars. Colors Navy, Putty, Belgian Blue, Grey, Sky, Pink, White and Black. All sizes in the lot. $4.50 to $10.06 PRICES, EACH. Women's Separate Skirts In Serges or Kuncy Worsteds, some; in two-piece circular style, others with shirring at waist and hips, and a number of pleated skirls aro also shown; those latter in Gabardines, Silks and PRICES RANGE FROM, EACH. 5j>i3.UU lO vl/.DU MEAGHER & CO. THE STORE FOR QUALITY THE STORE FOR STYLE WAR TALK BIGS FIGHT AT EASTER AT GREENWOOD (Special to The Dally News.) GREENWOOD, B. C, April 6.—The Easter service in St, Columba church (Presbyterian), Greenwood, was attended by a large congregation. The decorations were very fine, not only members of the congregation but also friends from other points sending flowers. The anthems and hymns rendered by the choir were most appro' prfate und highly appreciated. Austrian and Italian in Court—One • Fined—Notes of City and District (Special to The Daily Nows.) ROSSLAND, I!. ('.. April 6.—Edward Arnold and Pastjual Morrow were charged with taking part in un affray in the Centre Star hotel Friday night. Arnold is an Austrian and Morrow an Italian, and they had some argument over the war. After tbe first round and while tin- combatants were washing themselves. Morrow attacked Arnold again. Morrow was fined $10 und tlie case against Arnold dismissed. .Tohn Urbas was ordered committed to jail while the military authorities are communicated with in order that he might tie interned, lie hud a certificate of competency as a coal miner- John Ordlich, charged with being an Austrian who had not reported, was allowed to go on making the undertaking required of alien enemies. R, \V. Lane appeared for him. C. Steele of the Bank of British North America staff lias returned from spending the holidays at Nelson. The Ladies' auxiliary gave au enjoyable dance In Miners' union hall last evening. A first aid demonstration will he given in the Salvation army citadel Wednesday. The following program will be given: opening song, prayer, band, boys' first aid demonstration under direction of Lieut. Cuthbertson, solo, selection by hand, duet, boys* second act, concertino coin, dialogue', solo, reading, band, boys' third act. Capt. Kerr will lie chairman. Those taking part are: Miss C. Larson, Mrs. F. Dally, Mr. Bulmer, Miss M. Bulmer, Mr, and Mrs. Binney, Mrs. f, Fear, Miss Bessie Keating, P. Ralph, T. II. Blown and Miss G. Brown. [I. S. Langford, manager of the Bank uf British North America, has returned from spending Easter al Proctor. B. W. Lane spent Easter in ~pok- arie, returning Monday. I'. Murphy left this evening for Klmberley. Mrs. Murphy will follow later. Mr. Logan, manager of the Royal bunk, returned Monday from a short visit to Spokane. Rev. W. Robertson left yesterday for Vancouver and expects to be away about a. fortnight. T. li. Gilmour has returned from spending a few days at Deer Parl< it. McKibbon nf Coleman ' city. A dance was given tonight in Oddfellows hull by Alpha chapter No. L Order of t!u> Eastern Star. About i>0 couples were present. The Epworth league of the Methodist church was under the citizenship department last night. G. T. Moir gave nn address ou "Temptation." At tin close of the regular meeting a business meeting was held. Tt was decided fr charter a special train to take th' Rossland league lo Trail about April -U. A meeting of the executive will tn held on Thursday to arrange th- date. iu the DEER PARK NOTES (Special to The Daily N'ews.i DEER PARK, B. C. April 6.—Mr. and Miss Hirst and Mr. Slater of Syrlnga Creek were guests of tli Quadrille club Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Gilmour of Rossland arrived Thursday lo spend the holl days. William Hunter, M. I'. I'., visited Deer Park Friday. Miss Clark, who has been visiting her brother, W. S. Clark, left Sunday for Vancouver. Mr. and Mrs. Tlsley und family are spending Easter here. MISS S. B. LINESS BECOMES MRS. FRANK W. SMITH (Special to The Daily News.) BURTON, B. c April ■!■.—At tho home of Robert Stevens, a quiet wedding was solemnized at ti o'clock on Tuesday morning, the contracting parties being Miss S, B. Liness and [•"rank W. Smith, Rev. Mr. Blake of Nakusp officiating. Both the bride and bridegroom are well known iu the district, the former being the youngest daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Llncss of Parry Sound, Ont., and sister of Mrs. Robert Stevens Of this town. Mr. Smith, who. Is a graduate of Toronto university, has been iu charge of the Presbyterian church here for the last six months. Mr. and Mrs. Smith left for Vancouver and Victoria, after which they will proceed to Toronto, where I hey will make their home. PHOENIX ORGANIST LEAVES FOR SPOKANE (Special to Tho Daily News.) PHOENIX, It. C. April 6.—A largo congregation was present at the Easter service in Si. Andrew's church (Presbyterian), Phoenix. The pastor, Rev. .1. R. Monro, preached on tlie "Kosur- rection of Christ," a pledge of the resurrect ion of all believers, Mrs. Richard, who has been organist for some time, has resigned and will mak<> her home in Bpokana. WOMEN VOTE ILLllNOIS WET; DISTRICT DRY (By Dally Nows Leased Wire.) CHICAGO, April ti.—Prohibition forces made strong gains in local option contests held today in the states of Illinois and YVis-cousin. I nllllnois tho women's vote ■on the wet or dry question was almost evenly divided. Stanton township* the only wet spot in Champagne -jotmty, Illinois, was voted dry by the women. BAYNES NOTE8 (Special to The Dally News.) BAYNES LAKE, B. C, April fi.— Mrs. F. Adolph returned Saturday from a month's visit to her father, Rev. Mr. Phipps, who Is now staying with Mr. and Mrs. P. Adolph. Mr. Wilkinson and family arrived here from Elko. Mr. Wilkinson will work for the Adolph Lumber company this season. Hughie Boyes Is back here for Easter and Is staying with E. Boyes. J. Mulr has started his contract logging east of Baynes for the Baker Lumber compuny, Waldo. The local mills have been fairly busy shipping lumber lately. Mr. Hudson of Gateway is bore for a few weeks. Dr. Price's CREAM BAKING POWDER Cream of Tartar, the chief ingredient of Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder, is a product of ripe grapes. It is pure and healthful beyond question. Alum, the chief ingredient of many of the substitutes offered in place of Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder, is a mineral acid, which has been disapproved by physicians and chemists for use in the preparation of food. PAGE SIX STOCK PRICES SOAR DESPITE SELL NG Metal Issues Strong on Higher Prices i Denvandtd by Producers Becauso jrw of Consumption Increase. : NEW YORK, April C—In face of ^>eavy domestic selling today's stock market soared to jiow heights though closing with some irregularity. The various cross-currently and conflicting factors so long prevalent were again in evidence, especially among tho high priced specialties. J Amalgamated Copper's strength and ■that of.other -metal issues was directly traceable to the, higher prices demanded by producers 'because of the In- (crease in honje and foreign demand, lyfar orders figured in the high movement of the other industrials, including American Locomotive, and last week's fcrado'-. figure showing a balance of $23,000,000 in favor of this country, --'Bankers were figuring on a British credit y.aroa arrangements were under corisideratiion for additional gold im- (pprts.from Canada, but these developments failed of reflection liv tbo markets for foreign exchange, where trading failed to rise abovo nominal pro- k»rtlon6. London's market for Americans was higher in spots and sales of American stocks for that account hero probably amounted to 30,000 shares. ti-'The .-.only railway return submitted Tor February submitted today was that of tho Great Northern system, showing a not increase of ?758,vO0. Bonds wero featureless, with an irregular tendoncy. Total sales. P» value, $2/589,000. Panama 2s declined '/£ oa call. H. A. MASTERS Cedar Point (Eight-Mile) Boat Building GASOLINE ENGINE AND LAUNCH REPAIRS .-■Be comfortable. Have an Oak Frame WIND SCREEN fitted to 'your launch. $10.00 complete for medium size launches. Agent for Hyslop Bicycles Spare Parts and Tiros in Stock. ASHTON & SNEDLEY Gasoline Engineers Two -ud-haud 6 h.p. engines complete, each $50; good as new. P. O. Box 508, City. MONTREAL STOCK EXCHANGE DOES BUSINESS AS USUAL -MONTRELVL, April 6.—Montreal Power, Quebec rails, Chawinigan and Iron were among the strong "features iu the trading when tho stock exchange resumed busbies stoday after a lapse of moro than eight months. Power rose 2% at tlie opening and held itB advantage; Shawinigan, ex-dividend, sold at 120%, equivalent to an advance of 2% points, while Iron rose 1V1 to 21*4 and closed only % off the best. Quebec advanced 2 to. 12% and closed there. Dealings wore fairly active among these Issues, tho turn-over in Iron amounting to "upward of 1300 shares: In Quebec rails to upwards of 300 and in Power to upwards of 200 shares, fair business in these stocks at normal times. Scotia also contributed about 200 shares to the day's dealings and. Textile about 125. Shawlnigan's sharp advance was. scored on dealings In only 51 shares and no stock was offered on the market ut tho close under 124. No additional stocks graduated above the minimum price and the list eligible for open market trading was unchanged during the day. Some 'buying or Brazilian, however, came into tho market and offerings at tho minimum wore speedily cleaned up. Among stocks which qualified for tho open market 'by reason of their minimum prlco .being bolow $I5r a share, only two issues were dealt in, Quebec rails and Steel of Canada. Steel of Canada sold at 8% or 2^. below the minimum. Quebec showed a net gain of 2 points for- the day. Total business 2F>2t> shares, 235 mining shares, $70,000 bonds; in unlisted 126 shares and $10,800 bonds. METALS. ? Copper Firm al 16. (By. Da»y News Leased Wire.) NEW YORK, April «.—Lead, steady, 4.20; 'London £22; spelter, nomin.il; London £42 .5s. Copper, firm: electrolytic, 10; casting, 15.50 at 1-5.75. At London: Spot copper, £0J 17s Cd; futures, £70 10s. At St. Louis: Lead, 4%. At Montreal: Lead, 5.24. Bar Silver. NEW YORK, April C—Bar silver, 50%. GRAIN. CLOSING GRAIN PRICES. WINNIPEG, April 6.—Wiieat: May, $1.53%; July, $L5Hi; Oct., $1.1494. Oats: May, 03: July, -33. Minneapolis: Wheat: May, $1.48%; July, $1.42%; Oct., $1.12%. Chicago: Wheat'! Not quoted. $75,000,000 BRITISH TREASURY . BILLS OVER-SUBSCRIBED LONDON, April G.—Six months treasury bills to the amount of $75,- 000,000 were offered today and were oversubscribed: Tbo bills were issued to replace a similar amount duo soon. On account of tbo large total of subscriptions applicants at £%8 , Benson, ManagM. ITnPtRIWBANKTttN^ Bank of Montreal ESTABLISHED 1817 Capital authorized $25,000,000 Capital all paid up $15,000,000 Rest 116,000,000 HEAD OFFICE: MONTREAL H. V* Meredith, Esq President Sir Frederick Williams-Taylor, General Manager. Branches in British Columbia: Armstrong, Athalroer, Clillllwack, Cloverdalo, Enderby, Greenwood, Kamloops, Kelowna, Merrltt, Nelson, New Denver. New Westminster, Nicola, Pentlcton, Fort Al- bernl. Fort Haney, Prince Rupert, Princeton, Rossland, Summerland, Vancouver, Vancouver (Main street), Vernon, Victoria, West Summerland, Albernl. Interest paid on Savings Deposits at 3 per cent (present rate). Nelson Branch, L, B. DeVeber, Mgr. PRODUCE. T WEDNESDAY; APRIL 7, 1915 MONTREAL PROVISIONS, MONTREAL, April fi.—Cheese -.Finest westerns, 17% at Vj; easterns, M% at 17. Butter: Choicest creamery, 32% at ;; seconds, 30% at -81. Eggs: Freeh, !il& at i!3. Pork: Heavy Canada short mess, 28; short cut baclt^27%r FA*TE OF SPIES REVEALED , BY PARIS NEWSPAPERS Assurance Is Given That German Agents Were "Put Out of Way" in July , TAUIS.—The Temps in belittling i renewal oC tho spy scare since the zed pclln raid declares editorially that It can give every assurance that thero is no cause for uneasiness in this respect now. It is said, however, and apparently upon official information, though such is not stilted to be the case, that the widely circulated stories last July of German spies disguised as farmers and stationed at Important railway centres to blow up tunnels und otherwise cripple tho rail communications were well grounded iu fact. According to this newspaper's formation these spies were stationed throughout tho eastern part of Franco.. Alost of them were occupied on farms which were within easy reach of slra teglo tunnels. It was their mission at the first call for mobilization to so cripple tho railway system by dynamiting tunnels and otherwise Injuring the roads that the transportation ofj troops would be seriously hampered. The government, however, was cog ulmnt of the pl'tn in Its every detail, with the result Lhat before final mobilisation orders woro Issued all these spies were put out of the way aud not a single railway accident occurred. "We have seen," says the editorial in the Temp.1-, "the instructions which were sent out hourly ut the end of July by the government regarding these spies, their design's, their plaei of habitation and the way in which they were to be handled. The instructions went to all of the suspected districts and as the chances of peace I soncd and Hie moment of mobilizat approached the instructions became more precise. "In the end, what had to be done was done, with ihe result that mobilization occurred without a single tunnel or bridge being blown up." GENERALS OF PAST YOUNGER THAN TODAY Napoleon, Hannibal and Alexander* Young Compared With Present Brit* ish, Frenc hand Russian Generals LQNDQNT.—Thc striking difference between, the ages of the commanding officers in the present war as com pared with those of earlier times Is attributed by the British Medical Journal to tlie saving of bodily wear and tear brought about by modern inventions. The paper suggests that Napoleon would not have broken down so soon If he had heen able to use automobile, telephone aud telegraph. Generals a few genertitlons ago were young men, because they soon broke down under the hardships of campaigning. They hud to live in the saddle and Keep the field under eye in order to be ablo to direct the movements. Nowadays the general stays In his base quarters, where he follows operations on a map as reports come In by telephone and telegraph, occasionally by motorcycle, from various parts of the line. When he goes ou a tour of inspection, he rolls along in a motor car at his ease. Contrasting the ages of the former great generals with the leaders in the prosent wfit*. the journal suys: "When Napoleon's star was eclipsed forever at Waterloo, he was but 46 years of age, but he had been a broken man in body and to an Increasing extent In mental power long before. Wellington fought bis last battle at 46, Ney at 46, Nelson at 47. Alexander the Great was only 33 when death ended his career of conquest, Hannibal was hi his Itiili year wheu he was finally defeated by Sclplo, Sir John French and Gen, .Toffre are both over 60, Gen. 1'u.u and Gen. Galliuni are veterans of the wat*" bf 1870, Oon. von Kluck .1 nearly 70 and Marshal yon Illndcn burg is 67. ! POOR HSnMKI Description of Berlin—Woman Used Horsewhip on Prince for Insult. LONDON—ttoue II. Feilielniuu. hns sent, the. following, dated at ^qnite'r- dam, ty. tho Dally Express: "Everybody iu Berlin wautB to for-, get things. ' Everybody seeks diversion, and amusement. It seems us it the people were all, like Wagner's. Siegfried, dtlukiug a beverage of oblivion.. They are all doping their brains." ...' ,' This was the statement that was. made to the writer yesterday by a number ol GerniauB Just out of Berlin. Tbe writer had aBlted them bow things looked in tbe capital, aud how the people were teoling about tbe war since bread aud potatoes were getting scarce. They all said Berlin did not worry much about tbe war. It is not that tho Bcrlluera think that Germany will win; they have cheerfully given up that hope. They even try not. to mention tho war in their private conversation, and they refuse to take the war tragically. They see tragedy everywhere; tragedy in the desperate face of their emperor, tragedy ou the battlefields, tragedy In famllios where, as it bus happened, 20 or 30 members have heen killed In battle. Hut they want to forget, and thoy do. Berlin nt night looks as Paris must have looked before the French revolution—while tho people were suffering starvation in tho country, and Louis XVL's soldiers wero dying (or their king, the Parisian people were trying to forget their worries. And they amused themselves, they drank and danced aud snug just as tho Bcrlincrs do now. Only the awaltcuing of July 11, 1789, camo swiftly on the Parisians, when they hoard that Bastille bad been captured, and ono day the Bcrllners may have a similar experience. Night amusements in Berlin for the last ihrco months have taken truly scandalous proportions. Even llerr von Jawo, tho chief of police, has found them excessive, and recently ho decldod that all cafes and night restaurants would havo to close at 1 o'clock in tho morning. The Borllners, however, when they were ejected from cafes aud restau- runtB founded "private night clubs," where the "amusements" continued until morning. Tbo police could not interfere, nor did they want to interforc. llerr vou Jagow know all about it, but as long as things happened "privately" tho good name of the Gorman was not imperiled. There are now more than 'J00 night clubs, which are open until 8 o'clock in the forenoon, and are filled to the, point of explosion by the evor increasing number of Berlin revellers. Muny officers frequent those clubs. Why aro thoy not al the front? Nobody knows. ' Thoy assert they have some mysterious post at tbe ministry of war or at ihe Berlin office of the general stuff, or with the Berlin Bed Cross. In reality, they have a relative or a friend who has some "pull" with the authorities and who sees that they do not go to dangerous zones of wnr. Those officers, thousands of them, arc busy making Berlin cheerful at night. While the working people get little bread and feed on potatoes and codfish, these high gentlemen go to tbe expensive restaurants and swim in champagne. Every officer gets an ice-cooler full of champagne, und has to drink it without using a glass. He who succeeds in emptying the cooler without pausing Is proclaimed the "best drinker'' of that particular affair, iu some circles ot officers, is cherished not loss than the iron cross. 'Even princes of the Imperial family arc' seen night after night lu Berlin bars having a "real good old time!" Among them is one of thu~ kaiser's nephews, Prince Waldemar of Prussia, gruud admiral of the German fleet, lately an honorary British admiral. The Prince of SchaumburgiLippe is also a dally caller at the Juegcrstrassc night bars. The other day he appeared In full uniform at tlie Monbi- jou tavern aud made himself notorious by getting horsewhipped by a woman whom ho hnd offended. The prince left the place at (he request of the manager. Ills face w: bleeding, for thu thrashing he had received loft little lo be desired for effectiveness aud strength. Possibly he will get the Iron cross for his horoij wounds! Berlin is "doping" Itself. The vesi- dents caunol get broad; tho officers buy wine. The poor cannot got potatoes; tbe weil-to-do buy chumpagno and liqueur. Where does the money come from? Nobody knows; but there Ib plenty, ot nionoy in Berlin among the residents of tho upper class. Tho misery is correspondingly severe, la the other classes. Tbe wealthy are spending Uko mud- men and doing everything foolish to forgot they arc on tho edge of the final procipice, and discontent and misery ure ever increasing among the lower classes. Such was the case ot Paris before tho revolution; such Is tho case of Berlin in March, 1916. Will there ho a revolution? Nobody can tell, but if Germany does not win the war something Ib bound to happen iu Germany that may cause tho proud tbrono of the Hohonaollcrns to tremble on its base and the imperial eagle to lose many of -its leathers. Sold 200 Spaniels I 0 BY USING ' h Dally News Classified Ads In sending The Daily News another "For Sale" advertisement Mr. Williams, the well known breeder of English field spaniels, says: "I always- find your paper an excellent means of selling my spaniels. 'I have during the last few > years sold nearly 200 through its means." The Daily News will do as much for you. I Daily News Want Ads. DAILY NEWS CLA88IFIED AD HATES One cent ■ word per insertion, four eenti ■ word per week, fifteen oents a word per month when eash accom- panic, the order. Otherwise one cant per word per insertion straight. No accounts opened for want sds. Minimum oharge 26 oente, WANTED—Everybody to get their applications in for work, NELSON EMPLOYMENT AGENCY— W. Parker, 309 Baker St. (389) POULTRY^AND^LWESTOCK. BABY^CHIcks, ducltiings and hatch- ing eggs; poultry and fruit form paying combination. Catalogue forwarded on application Charles Provan, Langley Fort, near Vancouver. 224-tf PURE BRED sotting eggs, (1.00 per 15. White Leghorns, Plymouth Rocks, If. Campbell,, box 166, Nolson, B.C. (236) POULTRY AND LIVESTOCK. (Continued,) EGGS FOR HATCHING — Barred Rocks, $1.50 per 15, express paid. T. Roynon, Somerset Poultry Yards, Nelson, B.C. (364) BUFF ORPINGTON EGGS for hatching selected pen, $3.00 per setting; utility pen, 11.00 per setting. O. Dunn, Grand Forks, B. C. (386) FOR SALE—Two well bred cows, 3 and C years: nlso two heifers, five months old. Apply 3. T. Chapman, Perry Siding. USD TRAP-N*ESTED S.C. White Leghorns, winners 3rd prize 3rd international egg contest, Victoria. Mating list on application. White Wyandottes, Toulouse Geese, Indian Runner ducks; day old chicks; settings, Chalmers, Thrums, B.C. (249) F'OR SALE—Pigs, six weeks and six months old, }5 and $10 respectively, f.o.b. New Denver. T. J, Lloyd, New Denver, B.C. (277) Glify Hm W«« A(J *Jrin«i Hewitt VIRGINIA GIRL Gained 16 Pounds by Taking Vlnol. Norfolk, Va.^-"I suffered from nervousness, had w.uppetito and \?aa vory thin. Nothing I took seemed to help mo until one day a friend told mo about Vlnol.' I havo now taken six bottles.aud havo gained flftoon pounds; -have's, good appetite oHuncy, corner Observatory and Cedar Sis. (482) FOR RENT—Summer season, 5 room cottage at Willow Point, next to wharf and store. Apply H. W. Dawson, Willow Point, B.C. (488) BEE SUPPLIES. ALL YOU NEED can bo obtained in Nelson at prices you cannot teat. Write for prico list. W. Remain, Fair- view, Nelson. (327) GARDEN^ SEEDS. SUTTON'S SEEDS—In original "sealed packets, imported from Sutton & Sons, Reading, England. A. J. Woodward, 607 Granville St., Vancouver, B.C. Send for catalogues, (456) ARTICHOKES—Food for man ol 'beast: selected seed tubers, 2 olb. 35e, postpaid In B.C. Box 50, Gray Creek. (442) TREES, PLANTS. ETC. S^ST8^ERRT~^^TST~Hi(r^0oi 1000 $5; currants 10c; gooseberries 15c; rhubarb 10c; fruit trees, perennial flowers, roses, dahlias, pansies, etc., carriage prepaid. Catalog free. Charles Provan, Langley Fort, near Vancouver. 224-tf RASPBERRY CANES—Cuthborts, 500 per 25; Currant bushes, 20c each, (Belgium Bokeups) choice stock. Thos. Roynon, Somerset Gardens, Nelson, phono R393. ' (401) FO^SALE. FOR SALE-^Dry wood. Phono J.Reid, L475. (395) FANCY- LAOES—Valenciennes, Torchons, 35c, 45c, 55c dozen yards, post paid. Try a dozen. Box 50 Gray Creek, B.C*: (448) FOR SALE—One No. 5 Svmnson stump puller, all completo and as good as new, price $120. One new ore wagon, 3% shuttlor ore L x and all complete, price $1-60. One No. 1 Magnet Cream Separator, practically new, price $80. All can bo soon at Lemon Creek, or apply R. D. Kennedy, P.O. Perry Siding. (436) FOR SALE—Mason & Risch piano, highest grade, practically new; easy terms. A Snap. Apply Mason & Risch, Ltd., 513 Ward St. (467) FOR SALE—Water motor washing machine, sideboard, book caso and kitchen range; 918 Kootenay St. (474) 42 ACRE Improved ranch, every convenience, for sale, or will rent oh shares. Dr. Macmillan, Tarrys. (494) FOR SALE—Eight lots, ono half cleared, chicken houseB and wire runs; $150 buys; balance cubj-; a.big snap. »Also upright 12-stop organs nearly new, $30, and ono drop head up- to-dute nearly new Singer sewing machine, $30; a snap. Apply box 497, Dally News. (497) WANT^D:::Al8TR^8^rl^hT~A0dreBS Charles Simpkins, Ainswortli, B.C. (335) WANTED—Immediatel general plain cooking, : 446, Daily News. old country children, box (446) FOR SALE—Five tens of choice White potatoes, Irish Cobbler and American Wonder; $30 per ton, f.o.b. Rob- soii. A. D. Clyde. W) G. GLASEll, Expert Furrier. 811 Mill Ml., Nelson, B.C., can tan your skins and fix your heads. Also undertakes the making up of any skins into jnuff und stoles, or any other garments. The repairing and remodoliing of furs to newest shapes. Summer prices. (217) WANTED—Elderly lady for light housekeeping; small family. Apply box 483, Daily News. (483) SCHOoTTlflRL WANTS position to work for room and -board. Box 479, Dally News. (479) WANTED-rrTo buy Chestnut canoe, In good condition. Cruiser er Guides Special modols. Box 487 IftUly News. WANTED—Help on raucli, small pay If any. Address Box 489, Daily News. (489) MUSIC. ,mw„s^m, MR. F. WARffER~SMITH—Pup'.s received for piano, organ, vio.ia sn* singing; 305 Carbonate: phone L401 MRS, WHELLAMS—Diploma pianist. Silver medalist, London. Pupil of famous Garcia, For singing, piano and stringed instruments. Dally Nows, box 447. (447) "BILLY" SUNDAY'S Message and Methods—Extraordinary revivalist. Quarter million converts. Thrilling -book. Everybody orders. Mako six to ton dollars dally. Sam-plo book froe on promise to canvass. Biblo H ubo, Brantford. WlRJERINGj^ LADY BXRBIJR'sHOl^sifs Baker St, Prices: Hair cut 35c, with shave 50c; children's hair cut, 25c, (270) PLUMBING AND HEATING. B. K. STRACHAN, 120 Baker street., plumbers' supplies, estimates free; work guaran red. Phone 262. KELSON MESSENGER CO.—Prompt nnd reliable. Day and night. Phone ■M2. 214-78 CRIME DISAPPEARS THROUGHOUT PARI8 Remarkable Effect cf War on Public Morals Is Noted by Prefect of Police of French Capital. PARIS.—.Never has Paris' seen bo little frivolity and dlsordor as during the first six mouths of war. Only two criminal actB were committed during that period, and only one of them wub of capital Importance—a dlvorco inurdor. "The police Uave little to do," suys Prefect of Police Laurent to the Associated Press. "The public itself maintains order. For instance, the other ulght a moving picture show produced a Chinese dance resembling the tango, which had escaped the notice of the Police censor; the audi cuce repaired our omission by roundly hissing the film. Even on Mardl (Iras, au occasion that generally gives rise to hundreds of arrests, everyone docilely accepted the prohibition of masks and confetti; the police had no occasion to intervene. "The absence of crime is due primarily ot course to tho elevation of sentiment by tho tragic crisis ot war. Thoro'a no place in our minds for things that are base and vile, while we have before ub so many examples of heroism and sucrll'icc, and this an- plica to clossoB whoso stajo of mind Ib not always fit for close analysis. When a niuu'is flattered that he possesses uu admirable quality thnt he knows ho totally lacks, he immediately bums to possess it. Thus the turbulent elements of the population took to their account part of the praise that was bestowed upon Paris for its bearing at thu outbreak of tho war, aud they seem to be really taking uo little pride in helping to justify It. Never Lest MltTy, "Secondary causes are the diminution of the crime-producing elements —misery aud vice aud the turning of pession from its usual objects to the frontier. There was nover less misery iu Paris. In normal times many uufortuuato people aro out of tho reach of charity; at present charity, In the name of relief, acts automatically, and these people find it far simpler to be good than to bo wicked, "The early cloBlug of cafes and the elimination ot night restaurants have forced orderly habits, diminished temptation and vice. Many people, thus forcibly Introduced to a way of living that has done them good, will never again return to their old night lite." The suppression of. the sale of absinthe, Monsieur Laurent thinks, has not yet had timo to produce itB effect and he does hot attribute tho decrease In crime In any degree to this fact Ono ot tho most conspicuous cases of swindling since the wnr began was' that of an ex-captain. ruined hy absinthe—-he hadn't beeni ablo to got a drink for three months. The ultimate effect of the reform he expects will be considerable, but the man whose moral nature has boen debased by absinthe has not yet had timo to re-- oovor. "An tor tho 'Apaches,' the street ruffians that gave us so much troublo ordinarily, have disappeared," ho says. "Many of them aro at tho front, ivhore they aro redeeming many a fault; othei'B are employod on the defense works of tho entrenched camp; , the rest seem to lack inspiration for their customary misdeeds, for wo hear nothing of thorn. "I urn 'too prophet;" Monsieur Lull- rent concluded, "and I can't Bay what permanent effect tho war may have upon ermine, but' I am hopoful. I think that Franco will be bo busy Willi serious things that the task of the pultco will be lighter than before. After tho scars of war have begun to disappear I think tho gaiety and animation of Parts will come into its own, but I look for the elimination for years to come of many*-frivolities and different forms of folly." Patty—Jack and I have been eu- gaged for two yours, and I think It's timo we wore getting married. Peggy—Oh, I don't know, dear. II you roally love him you'll let him ho happy fopalittle WSlie longer, io? WEDNESDAY, AWrV 7, 19H» ' ' Cfje i&aily #t%; PAGP Rn.'PN DUSTBANE Large Cans 40c WATER GLASS For Preserving Eggs Pint cans, sufficient for 15 dozen • - 25c Quart cans, sufficient for flfl dozen 50c Star Grocery PHONE 10 Store of Quality. NELSON NEWS OF THE DAY Born, April '5, at Taghum, B.C., to Mr. ■ nnd Mrs, B. J. Gunningham, a daughter. . . The industrial committee of the board of trade will meet in Iho 'hoard room this afternoon at .1 o'clock. ATr. and MK Hugh B. Walkem and family aris len.ving for a vacation of several months oni tiio coast and in California. .Too Bcher, an Itnilan, was scn'tencert to pay a. fine of $ni> or spend throe months in jail In police court yesterday. He was found guilty of attempting to steal a diamond ring from a house on Dnke streoj. jin paid tlie fine. We are now ready to supply ice ceam. Kindly send your orders in early. Beechnut Creamery. (4fif») Your Money's Worth This is ono place where you get your money's worth. The best quality in Bread, Calces, Confectionery and Fruit is1 what we offer, and tan PRICE IS RIGHT Mall orders receive careful and prompt attention. Choquette Bros. Sole Makers of Mother's Bread. Phone 258. 516 Baker St. Insurance Men's DANCE Eagle Hall, Mon., April 12 9 P. M. Tbe hall has been kindly donated by tho Fraternal Order of EagleB. Full Starland Orchestra. Entire gross proceeds from sale of tickets to go to Patriotic Fund. Having Reduced the Price 50 Per Cent. on all Furniture, Stoves and Tools for IN) days. Give ns a call for your purchases. Highest price paid for Beef Hide. A. Bernheim Co. Josephine St. MINERAL ACT. 1 Certificate of Improvements. NOTICE. F/ddle Mineral Claim, situate In the Nelson Mining Division of West Kootenay District. Where located: On Craig Mountain, near Green City. Take notice that H. C. A. Cornish, P.M.C. 7&S82-B, ngont for 0J. H. Green Tree Miner's Certificate No. 7!"i%tB, Intends, sixty days from the da.to hereof, to apply to the Mining Recorder for a Certificate of Improvements for the ■purpose of obtaining a Crown Grant of t.ho abovo claim. And further take notice that action, -under section 37, must bo commenced ' before the issuance of such Certificate of Improvements. Dated this 1st day of March, A.D. 1916. H. C. A. CORNISH, Agent NOTICE. Land Registry Act. In the matter of an application for the issue of a duplicate Certificate or Title to Block 10 of a subdivision of the North half of Dot 7104, Group I, Kootenay District, Province f British Columbia, Map 88*6. Notice la hereby given that It Is my intention to Issue at the expiration of one month after the first publication hereof a duplicate of the Certificate of Title to the above mentioned Block In the name of T. H. Sullivan, which Certificate Is dated the 6th April, 1911 and numbered 14429A. NelBon, B.C., March 8th, 1915. SAMUEL R. ROE, District Registrar. NOTICE. Notice Is hereby given that an application will bo mado to tho Board of License Commissioners of tho City of NelBon thirty daya after the'date here of for the transfer of the retail liquor license Issued iby the City of Nelson and held by R. H. Clark In respect of the Sherhrooke hotel situate on Lots a, 4, P, C and 7, in Block 91 of the City of NelBoti, from R. H. Clark, tho present holder thereof, to Joseph I. Davigne •nd Henry Dunk. Dated this 12th day ot March, A.D. . . R. H. ODARK, Licensee, J, I LAVIGNB, , > H. DUNK, "(*W)' Til -Xranferees. Nelson Brand Jam Is mado from the best Kootenay fruits and B. C. Sugar by British Columbia labor. At. all grooors Fi5) Tiie Daughters of the King will hold a Japanese tea and sale of candy in St. Saviour's parish hall tomorrow {Thursday) from 3 to 6 p.m. (-199) Help to keep your homo factory working. Insist on getting -Nelson Brand Seville Orange Marmalade. It has quality, purity and fine flavor, what more do you want. 455) FOR BABY CHICKS. Always use Dr. Rusk's Chick Food. Taylor Millng & Elevator Co., Nelson. B.C. (454) The Kootenay River Conservative association will hold its annual business meeting on Saturday. April 10 at 7 p.m. to toe followed by a smoker at 8:30 p.m., at which J. H. Schofleld will be present. (498) Come and see the Mohawk Crossroads Ladies' Aid at one of their business and social entertainments in> the parlors of St. Paul's church parlors on Friday night, April 9 at S o'clock. (491) SEED GRAIN. Marquis wheat, Canadian oats, Longfellow 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. (468) There have been three fires during tho last few weeks in Nelson, tlie next might be yours. Why not take out a. fire insurance policy today and he on tiio safe side. Better be sure than sorry. C. W. Apploynrd, agent 505 Raker street;. (473) Entertainment 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 pari, farce entitled "Freezing a Mother-in-law." Admission 25c; reserved seats, 50c.1 Plan at City Drug. (.Jul) The 'regular, -meeting of the Nelson and Dlstricl Women's institute will he bold in ihe k. of P. hall on Saturday aftern at :t o'clock. A. demonstration on cake icings by one of the members and a talk on the spring treatment of forced bulbs and house plants. Also a recitation entitled "Nature's Recipe for an April Day." (493) ELECTION ADVERTISING. AM notices of political me ''ngs nnd conventions to be held in any part of the Kootenay and Boundary must be prepaid, or guaranteed nt the follow ing rates: Reading notices, ten cents per count lino each insertion, black faco type, 20o per line; display advertising, 50c per inch. Tho News Publishing Co,, Ltd. (452) BRINGS RESCUED CREW (By Daily News Leased Wire.) PHILADELPHIA, Pa., April ti.—The British steamer Kskasoni, which arrived here today, had on hoard tho captain and crew of the abandoned schooner Rf, D. Cressey, which met with disaster in tho recent storm. After Ihe schooner was abandoned the crew took refuge on a lightship near Cape Hatteras and was placed a board Ihe EJsltasonl when it enme along. PERHAPS ITS THE KIDNEYS that are making you feel so badly. If so, you can easily tell. If your head feels dull aud achy—if your back hurts nearly all the time—if your ap*petite is poorly aud your tongue is coated—ifthe urine burns, is highly colored and offensive in odor—if you notice a brick dust deposit or mucus in the urine after standing over night—then you certainly have something the matter with your Kidneys. Get Gin Dills X# rom THE JL KIDNEYS St, Sauvenr, Qiiebrc City. "For a long lime, I had been $iill>nt>K from the Kidneys and Pains in my Back nnd Limbs. 1 have tried several remedies without ruiccesn. After iisinfj Gin Pills I was soon relieved of my pains and now I am perfectly cured, and due entirely to Gin Fills". Mrs. Ve. J. GUY. Gin Pills are "Made in Canada1' and sold by all dealers at 60c, a box, 0 for $2.C0. Sold in U.vS. under the name "GINO" Pills. Write us for free trial treatment. National Drutf and Chemical Co,, 01 Canada. Limited. Toronto, BRITAIN DOES NOT «T ITALY IN WI Diplomat Says Allies Would Prefer Austria-Hungary to Remain As Buffer Kingdom A veteran diplomat, writing iu the New York Times, gives his ideas of the probable campaign of Italy if war Is declared against Austria mid Germany. Ho says the Italian invasion of Austria by way of Servia., Montenegro and possibly Albania has long beeu planned in secrei. Expensive forts along the other frontiers, on the most elaborate plans, lin.vo been built hy Austria. These extraordinary defences would mnke the invasion most, arduous and cosily In life, by any other way than the first mentioned. Enter Disaffected Districts By Invading the: dual empire by way of Montenegro, Albania, and Servia, tho task of Italy will he greatly facilitated, Servia and Montenegro are already al. war with Austria and their bitterness against her during the last six or seven decades lias been quite as great, if indeed not mbro intense, than that, of Ilaly. The ruler of the Black mountain is the father-in-law of Victor Emmanuel TIT., who is a brother-iu-law of the sovereign >•■. Servia, while all that region of Albania comprised in the narrow strip of territory lying between Durazzo, on tho seashore, and the Servian frontier and between Avlona. and Monastir, is largely populated by Italians, or by Albanians of Italian descent. The racial ties between the Italians and the Albanians are very close, indeed, and tiie Italians are the only foreign people whom tbe Albanians do not consider in the light of aliens. Once on Austrian territory, hy pursuing this plan of campaign, Italy would encounter but few strongholds or fortified works of any great importance to bar her way. Moreover, her invading forces would find themselves In the most disaffected portion of Emperor Francis Joseph's dominions, among people for ihe greater part, of Slavonic race nnd whose sympathies are all wit hServia and with Russia —that is to say, with the allies—in the present conflict. Magyars Might Revolt Tt Is, moreover, a. matter of considerable conjecture whether the advance of nn Itnlinn army into Hungary mid on to Budapest, would be regarded in the light of a hostile invasion by the Magyars. For the latter. resent the manner in which the interests of Hungary—and of Austria as well—have been subordinated by the civil and mllilary government at Vienna to those of Germany. There is a strong popular movement in the ancient kingdom of St. Siephen to break away from (lie German alliance, and, If necessary, also from Austrian domination while there is still time, nnd to conclude an Independent pence with the enemy, so ns to preserve the independence nnd the lorrltorial integrity of Hungary. It Is highly probable, say the diplomat, if the real fads were Known, both Britain and France have advised Italy tn remain neutral, despite what, lias appeared in lhf> newspapers. Austria- Hungary is not the enemy of either. Germany is the nation they seek lu crush and the powers regret lo a large extent that Fran/. Josef is dragged Into the war. Least of all, do they desire the break up of the dual empire. Its existence is necessary to preserve the balance of power in Knropo, nnd as ;i harrier and restrain! niton ihe Slav preponderance. Some Secret Negotiations Some day, when after Hie restoration of pence tin- history of the present war comes to he written, light may possibly lie shed upon the secret and delicate negotiations which are said to have been carried on hy Knglaml and France -with the knowledge of Russia—fur Ihe purpose of Inducing Hungary and Ausiria to mil nrtrlfl from Germany and make a separate peace on terms much mure favorable than tho dual empire could ever expect Inter on, especially after Italy Joihn in the fray. It s ihis, I understand, which has contributed In no small measure t odelay the descent tif Italy Into the arena of Hie conflict. Britain could easily have brought Italy in hefore this had she wished, as she is entirely dependent for coal upon the fields of England and Wales. On the financial sde also Britain could have forced Ilaly to pay $400,000,000 In gold for paper Germany held al the start «if the war and mined thus the trade ihe Italian people aud wrought terrlflo poverty nnd commercial bankruptcy at ths period. Now Italy has adjusted her trade balances with Germany and need not disgorge the precious millions in gold so heavily. Also Italy would have not been prepared for war with Germany last August; now she is well ready in the army and navy nnd its equipments. Dardanelles Did It But with the allied fleets on the way to Constuntnople, Italy has a new Viewpoint. While Italy was virtually assured of the fulfillment of her territorial aspirations on the borders of the Adriatic and along th^ Austrian frontier, even If she mnintaiiiPd her neutrality, she could not. hope for recognition of her rights to a. share in the partition of the Ottoman empire if she remained aloof. She h«.< very- large interests of an industrial and commercial character, mining concessions, etc., in all that pnrt of Asia Minor that extends from Sniyrnn, to the Gulf of Adalla; nterests for which she Is largely indebted lo Ihe powerful support of Great Britain in Ihe past, tf the Turkish empire Is lo he dismembered nnd she has agreements with Brlain covering this phase, too. Under these circumstances the ap- penrnnce of an Italian squadron "f dreadnoughts, unite rthe command, of Admiral the Duke of the Abrupt, may be looked for at any moment lu the Dardanelles to join the Allien fleet, which, it Is estimnted, will need at least nnother fortnight or three weeks to effect the capture of Constantinople, PLAN ANOTHER EFFORT TO RAISE SUBMARINE SAiN FItANOISCO, Cal., April «.— The United States cruiser Maryland sailed from hore for Honolulu today to lake chargo of tho raising of tho submarine Fi. Stephen .T. Drollishak, said to hold tho world's diving record for depth, nnd other exports from the Brooklyn navy yard were aboard. <•>, CANADIAN NURSE •£ WRITES PROM FRANCE <$> <§> <8> Nursing Sister Glint who left Canada with the first contingent, has wnitten a most interesting letter t.o the Nurses' Alumni of the [loyal Victoria hospital from tho Canadian hospital al; fco Touquet, France where she has been stationed 'for some . time. After describing a surprise visit from tho Prince of "Wales and another from the Duchess of Westminster, she says: "We had the hospital filled again tho beginning of last week, hut ftt present thero aro only 24 patients on the ground floor Instead of 12*5 and. we aro absolutely Id'lc. "Our last wounded included somo ■German prisoners who were, with us 10 days and were then sent to\J*3n*g- land. Those who spoke English were boastful and pretended to he confident. One was a. brutal looking- sniper whom everyone hated but they till behaved themselves quite well. I didn't have any, thank goodness. "The last men wero moro badly wounded them any wo had yel: got in and the horror of the fight two nights before was still on them when they told us their stories. We had a'Coldstream, an Irish and a Scots guardsman, but a grenadier wns sent:, upstairs or I would have had n.; representative of each of the four regiments. Heroic Incidents, There are many heroic incidents which of course never get. inlw the press, hut ono which struck rue most wns that of a man engulfed 'in the thick liquid mud In a trench during a night attack. His comrades tried to rescue him at their own peril, both sharing his fate of being captured by the enemy, but he insisted on their leaving him saying: 'Go on boys, save yourselves; I'm done.' Infche morning all that; could 'be seen at the spot was the point of his bayonet, Doesn't it remind one of the sentinel .at 'fTerou- lanaeum during the eruption, who died ut his post in the flood of lava? "Last night a zeppelin raid was expected about Boulogne, which was placed under martial law—lights out at 8 o'clock p.m., etc,, -but nothing happened. Our two big ■ revolving lights above the forest here have been out for a week past, as they, I suppose afford a. coast signal; to submarines. * "Yesterday I walked to Paris Glage by the sand dunes and beach with another nurse and came home through the forest. It was about eight miles Utogoiher. The day before, two of us went in another direction, through the woods to the village of Staples—very small and very, dirty, but. with a few traces of quaintness, which makes it more interesting than Paris plage. It was on the ground between that place nd Boulogne that Napoleon's army for the invasion of England was mustered 100 years ago and his headquarters were in a, chateau not far away. "There was a big camp on the hills behind Etaples a. few weeks ago. Everyone anticipiit.es a frightful campaign In I lie spring. Princess Patricias. ''Don't 'believe all the Canadian papers say about the Princess P.ilriclus' sreat charge, i_,;nly Evelyn Parqunaft told mo they had had an arduous nareb of Hi miles.and thou went right Into the trenchos and in Ihe next IS hoUrs had sustained an at tact and ninny had iheeri frost bitten before they wero relieved. They were quite steady ml behaved well, but as for gaining a mile and a quarter of ground and driving the Germans in confusion he- fore ihom, such a thing never hajipeh- I. 1 hope the Cann'ditm press will not start to boast of every Canadian company that fires n shot. To do them 'juMtlee, the Imomhcrs*] of the corps theniselKes /-disclaim toil "Credit and are much annoyed that such a fuss has been made over them because they were territorials. \n regiment ,,r mrt- tingeni can hope to equal the achievements of the British army. Which hns fought, and died these last six months and it might ns well he. qolcnowledged now ns later. "As wo walked through the peaceful woods yesterday, Ave could not reali'/.e we were only 40 miles from the firing line, it would seem so near in Canada. Hut. exeepi for the absence tif men no one seems lo be much affected fry war in the country—to the casual observer anyway. One hns to talk to the people and find out. how many relatives afe at the front, and everywhere one goes there Is a silence and ah'-'expectation even though the war may never be mentioned. Wo hnve not heard guns for a long time now." COL, WADMORE, VETERAN OFFICER, DEAD AT VICTORIA VICTORIA.—Col, Wadmore. aged fit), died here after an illness of ten' days. From 1!H0 to 1912 he had beeni the district officer command ing -military district No. 11, and shortly after the optbrcak of the present, war wns" appointed military censor at Victoria. Born in Tendon, England, he first joined the London rifle volunteers but in 1SS3 came to Canada, and joined the permanent, force. Tn the Northwest rebellion lie was present at tbe relief of Battleford, at the action of Cut Knife Mill, and took part in tho operations against Chief Big Bear's band. Ho gained the rebellion medal with clasp. At the opening of the Imperial ia- stitute in London in J.S!>3 he formed one of Queen Vicl aria's escort. ., Tn 1900 -he commanded tiie troops sent to protect life and property during the Cape Breton mining strike and was highly commended for his action during that affair. Ho was successively commandant at St. Johns, Que., Predenlcton, N.B., 'Halifax, N.S, and Victoria, B.O. Here ho hns since his arrival been prominent in military nnd social-elrcles. He Is survived by a widow and- three daughters. * VERY EFFECTIVE METHOD * FOR BANISHING HAIRS <•■ ® . , tU ■ Q (Modes of Today. At very little cost any woman can rid her face of hairy growths, if she will use the delatone treatment. This is mado by mixing some water with a. little powdered delatone. This paste is -spread upon the hairy surface for 1! or 3 mlnutea- then; rubbed off and the skin washed, when every trace of hair will havo vanished. No harm results from this treatment tout care should he used to buy real delatone. Lovely "Summer Combinations in fine clastic knit, sleeve or sleeveless, open or tight knee. BIGGEST. VALUE OFFERED Two More Strong Factors THAT COMPEL THE TIDE OF SHOPPING TO FLOW IN OUR DIRECTION MEN'S SUITS-LADIES' KNIT UNDERWEAR Two factors with no groat similitude wo admit, but each lias its mission to perform in the daily lesson emanating from our printer's ink, proving to our clients that ithe store that BOYS RIGHT SELLS MIGHT. Three Days in Men's Suits, $10.95 the Price These are Suits of Quality. Good fabrics, well made up. Each one bought as a regular model of style and fit. Thero are congregated in this line suits regularly sold at, $20.00, jis.00. $15.00. Sizes from llii to 42. Colors and cloths worthy of the smartest dresser. (IJ1 A QC VALUES TO $20.00 FOR «P1V.«7U Women's New Summer Underwear Happy conditions exist that save you IB per cent, less than last year in Knit-to-FiL garments. Other people are paying more. Upstairs here you pay Ifi por cent. less. VESTS! DRAWERSI COMBINATIONS! i Fine Cotton, Lisle, and Silk and Lisle k- The comfortable porous mesh also In Separate Garments and Combinations. Sizes now on hand from maids to extra out sizes. Specials for Quick Selling Today ■-■■'3 or sleoveles .3 for $1.00 We Look After the Girls All This Week Think ot tholr wardrobe, think of their youthful grace and clothes,(o intensify it. Coats of quality within reason. Costumes of brilliant ideas—inexpensive. Hoso that, cost less than elsewhere. Middles, Summer Frocks, New Pumps, Smart Boots—MISSES' DISPLAY ALL WEEK. Vests and Drawers on at 15c Made Pure Cotton Knit, nicely made and finished well. Buyers here go nwny happy. Special Table ... IOC Our Line Beats AU at 25c These are Very Finn Cotton, almost a lisle in texture and so elastic that the grip alone is worth the money. Drawers and Vests in all the sizes. EACH Mudson's Bay Company WCOWPOHmTID IBfO *J«|«»T C- ■UKCldCjl. flOhtl COMMISSIONER British Forces Capture Stores of Expanding Bullets Havinq Mark of Origin of German Factory. The battlefield on the eastern bank of the Suez canal has yielded evidence of yel. another instance in which the Germans and the Turks, too, at the Instigation of their taskmasters, hnve violated the rules of civilized warfare, writes a. correspondent, Cleorfje Ren- wiclc, from Cairo, After the Clfflil n largo quantity of ammunition roll in-l$ the hands of tlie Uritish, nearly the whole of it being for- rifles nnd revolvers. Theso carl- ridges are mil dum-clums. Tho revolver cartridges have a flat leaden nose—a particularly Inhuman 'bullet to use in warfare, The rifle cartridges have a leaden nose and four slits in the body of the bullet, making II akin to the 'i'weedle sporting cartridge. On the 'base of bpth kinds of cartridges are the letters "D.W.M." indicating thnt they were manufactured by the Deutsche Waffen und Munition [•'nbriken, the large Gorman concern which manufactures the Mauser rifle and ammunition; That is not to say, of course that the concern is responsible for the use of these cartridges in battle. The packets that, contained them are in tlie case of the rifle ammunition marked "Fertig Metall Pat- ronen," nr "ready metal cartridges," t"- gether With the name Calcutta, and the description "Ausfuhrgnt." or good? for export. The cartridges were, doubtless originally made for the use of sportsmen in India, and it is at present, of course a, mystery how they enme into tlie hands of Turkish soldiers. Turkish and Gorman officers must he held responsible—the Turkish and German officers who took part in tlie crazy expedition towards the canal. They must have known full well what nmniuni tion was supplied to the troops under their commnnd. The responsibility Is of course shared by those persons In Germany that permitted the ammunition to bo sent tr> the Turkish army. HOW SPY WAS CAPTURED Even in these days of suffering in Flanders there are many tales of grim humor which arc related by soldiers who have been engaged In fighting the Germans nnd who have come in con tact with spies. , He was coming along tlie road in his cart, when he noticed an officer in field just off the road sweeping the country with his field glasses, so ho said to the driver, "Uum thing that, ain't Itt mate? If he was looking for aeroplanes I could understand it, but who should he be examining our own lines? TV y' think he's a spy?" "Not him. Why, it's broad daylight and he's lu ihe uniform of tho Duke of'Wellington's." "Yes, but he's a. fUeer looking blok He don't walk like an officer and his clothes don't seem as if they belonged to him. I flin't over seen a officer like that before. I'm going lo speak to hlim." So, stopping the cart, the corporal got off,, and, walking over to the of fleer, saluted, saying, "Beg pardon, sir. bin. can you tell me Ihe way to Rlche- bourg?" To which the supposed officer replied, "Ale don't know." Telling the story afterwards the corporal said: "Before lie opened his lips I knew he was n. wrong 'un, for he hadn't got on his Sam Browne belt correct, but when he spoke I was sure. Still, I didn't think 1 had any right to arrest hint, me wearing the fled Cross, so T looked about aud saw there wns n mounted officer coining down the road, followed by an orderly, so I kept on talking to the chap till .the officer was abreast of ns. "Then I shouted to him. 'Beg pardon, sir, here's a. man wearing the uniform of an officer of ihe Duke of Wellington's and lie can't talk Englisht Bit suspicions, nln'l it, sir'."' The officer was a major of the gunners and he rides over and says, 'Thank you, corporal, this Is the gentleman I'm out looking for.' So they marched him off and I suppose ho was shot at dawn." This incident, one of many that have occurred, is typical of the wide-spread system of espionage with which our Intelligence department have to compete, and of the extraordinary courage displayed by the Germans employed on Ihis dangerous task. Only a \'--w weeks ago a spy, disguised as a British staff officer and talking perfect Knglish actually walked Into our trenches and ordered an Instant retlremi nt. Ii was only tlie. neuteness of the younger officers in command who refused to accept such orders without written authority, which resulted in bis discovery. From the very centro of our position, says a correspondent, we have found the arms of windmills, or the hands of the church clock, being used to indicate the movements of troops, whilst, constantly such devices as flashing lights at night or signalling with smoke from the chimney of n cottage arc being delected, and often the offenders are the very people In whose homes we are living and who are supposed by all their neighbors trr be thoroughly loyal. ^Advance and Give the Countersi^n- CORN FLAKES The attacker knows he has the countersign to pass him through the lines. The little sentry's sense oi duty keeps him at this post, but it is a hard strain to let that package pass. He would almost give up his play and even his cherished sword to get at its contents. Tbe Swtet Heart of the Corn. Made-in-Canitla. 10c per pnclugt. PAGE EIGHT W©ailF!W WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 18 A. E. JOHNSTON BISCUITS CRAWFORD'S Regular 20o pkg. Today, 2 for 2Bo MCCORMICK'S Regular 25c per lb. Today, lb.. .20c A. E. JOHNSTON Phone 7, Josephine SI. Unequalled for General Uee. «. P. TIERNEY, General Salet Agent. Nelson, B.C. Cars shipped to all railway points. Amateur Photographers You will be talcing pictures that you would not like to havo spoiled In developing, and we ask you to bring them to us and have the work done by an expert photographer in an artistic way. Canada Drug & Bock Co. The Drug Store That Is Different. F. J. BOLES, Mgr. Mail orders filled promptly. Phone 81. GEM THEATRE TOMORROW BIG SPECIAL FEATURE Men's Overalls Heavy Weight—8-Oz. Drill, Blue or Black, Per pair......81.00 The Ark New and Second Hand Furniture Cheapest in the City. Phone L395 606 Vernon St J. W. Holmes, Mgr. Nelson, B.C. Auction Sale HOUSEHOLDFDRNITURE Thursday, April 8th, at 2 P.M. 421 Carbonate St., West. ■Mrs. J. O. Thelln has instructed ns to sell all of her household furniture at her residence, 421 Carbonate street. Dining room, bedrooms, parlor and kitchen furniture, Hound Oak six-hole range, At, Hound Oak heater, Singer sewing machine, etc. Ooods will he on view tbo morning of the sale. TERMS: CASH. Chas. A. Waterman & Co. Auctioneers. CROCKS We have just received a lot of stoneware crocks from 1 to B gals. Just tiio thing to preserve eggs In, now while they are so cheap. Flower and fern pots of extra fine quality. We are . still trading crockery, etc., for second-hand goods. China Hall •A. W, MUNRO Phone L 261 Box 583 SHELLS FALL IN GARDEN While Soldiers Played Ping-pong— Nobody Worried. "We have beon fairly busy lately, as we moved up and took our position in the firing line about a week ago," writes Lieut. E. B. Pouton Armour in a letter to Ills rather. "It is fairly quiet aud peaceful generally. Both sides are strongly entrenched. The German snipers are rather good, but the Canadians, being fresh and energetic, havo made them wake up. The British artillery Is the best by far. We can shut them up every time, and the C.F.A. compares very favorably with the R.F.A., or has, so far. "This morning we had a bit of a dust up which waB pretty successful. I can't tell you any real news, of course, as I'm not allowed to. "It's very funny here in ways. In tho mess of a R.F.A. brigade, to which 1 was attached for a few days with tlie colonel to take a look around, wo were playing ping-pong when a couple of shells lit in the garden outside. Nobody worried about them and the game continued. "We have quite a Bell telephone system all along the line, and the colonel of the 24th brigade just called up one of his batteries and said: 'What the do you mean by letting the Bosehes shell the colonel's garden?'—aud the play continued. "We are very comfortable here. Tbis morning we had a comfortable breakfast a bit early, then shelled the Borsches pretty hard till lunch, a little moro after lunch till tea time and then knocked off till dinner to talk it over —rather like a practise camp.** Thero will be a drill parade of the 1st. .Nelson company Boys' brigade tonight at 7 o'clock in (ho basement of St. Paul's church. LARGE. PRODUCTION OF FRUIT IS EXPECTED Fruit Growers of Interior Will Be More Economical and Secure Better Markets. R. M. Winslow, provincial horticulturist and J. Forsyth Smith, market commissioner of the department of agriculture, returned to Victoria after having made an extensive tour of tho fruit growing* districts of tho Kootenay, Arrow lakes and Boundary. At many points in these sections of Iho province they attended meetings and atldrossed tbe farmers on the economical side of the fruit industry. The principal subjects dealt with were the means whereby the cost of production and distribution might he' decreased while nt the some time tho yield from the orchards might be made larger. In view of the difficulties experienced by British Columbia fruit growers last year in finding suitable markets for their produce, a special point was made in giving information relativo to the way in which the competitive conditions might be met more advantageously in order that a more profitable and belter developed market might be created In tho prairie provinces which have in tlie past provided the chief outlet for British Columbia fruit. Unusual interest was manifested by those who attended tho meetings and particularly large attendances were recorded at most of the lectures. At many points in tlie Kootenay district a great deal of acreage is being ised for strawberries and other varieties of small fruits. The results as far as production aro concerned havo been very satisfactory and special instructions were given the farmers in this region in oPder that the crops might be marketed with profit The prairie wheat growers expect to have a much larger crop this year and will consequently he better ablo to import fruit from British Columbia. During tho wnr nod the consequent depression in all financial matters makes It difficult to Rive any optimistic outlook of any certainty, but the growers are beginning to see certain encouraging Indications for this year. British 'Columbia had a wonderful applo crop last year, as did tho whole of this continent and the production is exjected to be Just as good, although tho harvest for all North America is not likely lo be duplicated this year. The competitors in the United States are making strenuous efforts to perfect their selling organizations and to ilo away with internal competition. In this way tho markets of this province will be stocked up with American fruit as was the case last year. While in tho interior Mr. Winslow made a strong point of impressing on farmers the advisability of reducing the cost of living by'cutting down all unnecessary expenses and endeavoring as much as possible to grow all their own vegetables and other food commodities that could bo raised. ANXIOUS EASTERNERS SEEK THEIR RELATIVES Chief of Police Long has received two inquiries from people in the east for missing relatives last heard of in Nelson. Persons knowing the whereabouts of the two men named below are asked to communicate with the police department. Robert E. Bowser is sought bv his brother, D. fit. Bowser of New Gl ib gow, N.S. He was in Nelson a year ago. John W. Cochrane is sought bv hiB sister, Mrs. C. I). Peck of Birmingham, Mich. He was known to be here In December,'1911. Miss Helen Whiteside leaves this morning for her home in Skoweghan, Me. Miss Whiteside has lived in the city for several years and was employed in tho city offices. Use "BAPCO" Paint FOR SPRING PAINTING This is the best Rsady-Mixed Paint we can buy and we carry a wide range of colore lo choose from, FOR FLOORS USE "IRONITE" FLOOR PAINT It Is Noted for its Hardness and Durability, Wood-Vallance Hardware Co LIMITED WHOLESALE AND RETAIL NELSON, B.C. Nelson News of the Das PARTY OVER WEST Contracts for War Supplies May Come to British Columbia as Result. Tho party ot Cnnadlan and British officials that has' been visiting this part of the province for the Inst fow days returned, from Trail to Nelson last night. It comprises Col. David Carnegie, sent by the war office; W. O. Wilson, department of militia, Ottawa; A. Stanfleld, Montreal, and D. W. O'Neill, Montreal. Their mission Is one ot considerable scope, but they refuse to give details. Mr. Carnegie would only say that he was here with a view of helping tho west Industrially as tho oast has been helped. There many factories are '.urnlng out shrapnel shells, hoots, woolen goods and other needs ot the >var office.. Having Canadian ore refined in Can- Ida also Interests the party. Copper ire was especially mentioned. Xo in 'ormatlon will h« made public, at least until the department of militia has considered it. The party left tlie east a week ago. OF MINING WORK English Engineer Reports Plonty of Money in London for Invest* ment Soon Capt. B. Tamblyn, a mining inspector and onginoer of England nnd the United States, arrived In Nelson a few days ago. Ho is nt tho Strathcona hotel ami will remain in this distr'ct for several months to make a thorough inspection of all properties. He declines to say what interests lie represents. What he has seen of properties In thifi part of British Columbia cause him to believe that this section will bo found wonderfully wealthy. Load nnd zinc should be produced in quantity not exceeded by many places in tho world, ho believes. Capt. Tamblyn wns In London a few weeks ago and says there in money aplenty there for Investment and within two months investors will be ready to let Canada have full -ilinre of it. In Ills opinion British Columbia zinc oro should be treated on this side of tho lino and not shipped out. Martin Welch, well known hero ns a mining man and now of Spoknno, was also at the Btrathcona hotel lost night. Ho lias looked over properties near Slocan and states lie will open up a lead property just above tho Standard. Several pits hnve ali-ondy boon sunk there nnd somo drifting done. CROSS ROADS LADIES* AID HERE FRIDAY NEXT Tho women of tho Ptfesbyterian church have everything in readiness for the comic one-act play, "A Mohawk Cross Roads Ladies' Aid," which they are producing In the lecture room of tno church on Friday. Besides Iho play, which is full of comic Incidents, thero are solos by Miss F. Johnstone, Miss Lottie Amiable and a recitation by a little girl in costume. Tho women's costumes have been specially prepared and arrived last week. EXHIBITION WEIi STAGED BY Y.N.CA Gymnastic Exhibition. Wrestling and Music Make up Good Entertainment. The Y. M. C. A. exhibition got off to a ffood start last night at the opera house when a fair sized audienco greeted the first efforts of the local artists. Every member on tlie program was well received by the audienco which left the hall well satisfied with the evening's entertainment. Tho music was under the direction of Miss M. Thompson and the gymnastics and comedy under II. W. Howell's able ohargo. Speed and fancy skipping was exemplified Iby .Taclq Bergy, [former middleweight boxer, who is an export nt this form of work. Along with Berry's skipping was weight lifting- by It". W. Howell who did difficult feats with a 125-pound bar bell. The props parallel bar pyramid team put on a good net for a hunch of youngsters who have been in tho game for only a short timf*. Tho team is composed of Lorno Thompson, Gordon Wilson, Leonard Thompson and Carl Johnson. Tlie male quartet composed of Messrs. Brown, Lupton, Carsley and Brown,-gavo two selections which wero both well received. Messrs, Armbriator, Bland, SquibbB, Howell and HalHwoU featured In "stunts" extraordinary on the parallol bars. Miss M. Thompson rendered "La Serenota" in a pleasing* manner and was forced to respond to encore. A violin obligate by Carl Meyer was tho accompaniment in this selection. The horizontal bar work wns cut short by the breakage of part of tho apparatus aftor about half of the tea Wires were through. Armbrister, Gibbs and King In spring- board diving and aerial flips wore all good and showed several feats of agility and daring. Something ont of tlie ordinary wns put on by tho high school girls who appeared la mat and German horse pyramids. Tho Misses Irving, Hunter, Arthur, Long, Allen, Ross, Irvine, Nolan, Bldpath, McKenzio, Footo and Douglas composed this team, Tho ladles' double quartet composed of Misses Annnble, McKonzIo, Johnstone. Bennett, McKay, Will, Olivor and Ilinton was heartily encored. The wrestling championship of Nelson in the 1M-pound class was carried off by Roy Maurer who threw Harry Gibbs In 1 minute and 3G seconds. Perhaps the most pleasing feature on tiio program was staged by Dick Turner nnd Doctor McDonald who put on a one net skit under the name of "The Darky and tho Automatic ModoL" Much crodlt is duo to Doctor McDonald for the way In which ho played his difficult part, K Lupton sang: "The Deathless Army" and wns encored, both selections being well sung. Symmetrical development and muscle control as illustrated by Messrs, Harrison nnd Howell left nothing to bo desired. Greek and Roman poses with favorite poses of the world's most famous strong men rmade up this part of tho program. A burlesque on tho posing net was put on by Messrs. Elliot and Turner who gave take-offs on somo of Nelson's prominent men. Tho some program will be repeated this evening at 8:30 o'clock. Tho Churchman's club will hold n whist drive in St Saviour's parish hall this evening at S o'clock. Camp Flro Girls and tho Y.W.CA. mombers havo been invited to the homo of Mrs. N. Wolverton, r.TO Carbonate street from 3:80 to 5 o'clock this afternoon to meet Miss Una Saunders, general secretary of the Y.W.CA. in Canada. HAVOC MADE BY SHELLS Pte. Reading Tells How Plates Were Blown Off Table in Officers' Mess. Writing to his brother in Toronto, Pte. George Reading of the 48th Highlanders, under date of March 7, says: "Our company is In the reserve trenches now and the rest are in the firing line about 90 yards from us. We have dugouts in the ground and they are all full of water. They have to bale It out every little while. Six of us are on sentry and the bullets go. whizzing past our heads. We were in the trenches three times before and.we are now taking rations to the men at night "About 20 minutes ago the Germans sent over our reserve trenches about 20 shells. They made the dirt fly. One shell went through the officers' sleeping quarters and tore half the shack down. You can hear them becauso they make a great noise. We were making some pea soup on a tin box for n stove when the dirt covered up everything. One fellow was carrying a jar of water when a piece of shrapnel broke It in two. It blew all the plates off the officers' table and scattered things round for a while. "Cigarettes are scarce In this country, especially good ones. French tobacco is rotten." The annual meeting of Trinity Ladles' aid will bo held In tho Y.M.C.A. parlors this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Tho midday services of the litany will be continued at St Saviour's church on Wednesdays and Fridays nt 12:05 o'clock. Celebration of holy communion on Thursday mornings at 7 o'clock will also bo continued. J. T. Griffiths, who for Ihe past four years has resided in Nelson, will leave this morning for Now York where he will take up a position in commercial worjt. Mr. Griffiths lias been in the employ of A. H. Johnson and has been prominent in football circles, having been secrotnry of the West Kootenay Football association for the past two years. Tho public library association will give nn entertainment In aid of the association on Tuesday evening, April 13 at tho opera houso, The first part of the program will comprise dances by Miss Attrec's pupils and solos by local artists. A fnreo comedy entitled "Freezing a Mother-in-law" will conclude the entertainment. Tickets can be obtalnod from mombers of the com- mlttee^nnd may -be exchanged for seat chocks at the City Drug company. ONE HUNDRED BOXERS BATTLE (By Dally Newa Leased Wire.) BOSTON, Mass,, April 6.—Youthful boxers to the number of nearly 100 battled tonight in tho preliminary rounds of the annual amateur boxing championship tournament. GERMAN HAD GUN; JAILED (By Dally News Leased Wire.) WINNIPEG, April 6. — Albert Schmidt, a German, was sent to jail for two months today for carrying a revolver with which he had been threatening men in a downtown hotel bar. He had boen Interned In Brandon for throe months ns an alien enemy. INSURANCE FIRE INSURANCE ACCIDENT INSURANCE EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY IN8URANCE GUARANTEE BONDS Chas. F. McHajdy GREEN BLOCK PHONE 13B NELSON, ■. a ■ GERMANS SPIT IN SOUP OF BRITISH PRISONERS Men Lack Medical Attention are Are Not Even Given Enough Time to Wash LONDON.—Thero Is grave concern in Britain over the treatment of British prisoners in Germany, Letters from Interned civilians at Ruhleben on the outskirts of Berlin, from the wounded who havo fallen into German hands, from other authentic sources, show that in many instances the men are receiving treatment which a humane nation would be .ashamed .to show to beasts. Writers have doubted the truth of the reported Prussian frightfulness in Belgium and France. They have denied the stories of wholesale murders, slaughtered children, outraged women. What will they say now to the personal accounts of prisoners maltreated by Prussian doctors, starved, crowded into dirty barns, kicked, spat upon, struck wltli rifles, subjected to all the Indignities and brutalities which a brute nation has been ablo to devise for the humiliation of- men whose crime It hns been that the> were born under a different flag ana had Christian Ideals and respect for civilization? It is a known fact that prisoners have been given soup, and as they went to ent It their captors have spit in It and taunted the "English swine." Shockingly Overcrowded Theso stories nro not tho tales of liars. They aro the personal accounts of British prisoners compelled to suffer the brutality of their enemies. The Times has been permittod to see a number of letters written by Englishmen interned us civlllnn prisoners in tho camp at Ruhleben, an unused race course, where some 4,500 men are in custody. The letters show that the prisoners are accommodated in the stables. Somo ot the men aro in the stalls,' but most of them live in the lofls. Thorc is an average of over 200 men in each loft, which makes them shockingly overcrowded for human dwelling. The space given each man works out. at about eight cubic yards, not deducting the men's space, pillars, heavy woodwork and clothes, which tako up room and make the figure less. Tho ventilation of the lofts Is very bad—such ventilators ns there are let In the rain. The lofls are always In semi-darkness and at night tho few electric lights allowed only servo to make tho gloom more severely felt. ITot water heating is turned on for three hours in tho evening; during the rest of tiie time tho men shiver with cold. Straw sucks are given to sleep on, five persons on four sacks. Little Sanitation Tho sanitary arrangements, such as they aro, seem to bo devised on the "rural' 'or "all outdoors" system. The cleaning up is done by tho prisoners themselves, the nocessary shovels, brooms, buckets, etc., being purchased •by thorn. The authorities provided 12 small basins for each 200 and more people, and gave tho order that washing must be done between t»: 30 nnd S:30 a.m. Breakfast, (that is coffee) is served between these hours, and as It hns to bo brought somo distance and the serving out is slow, iho washing period comes down in reality to less than one hour. This means that each person hns 3K- minutes in which to wash, or actually that the majority cannot wash at all. The Daily Rations The prisoners are given 2 lb. of brownish potato bread every second day; tho bread is heavy, and pro duces Indigestion. In the morning and evening they receive one litre of either tea, coffee, or cocoa—all weak (tho coffeo Is coffee substitute—with no sugar or milk. For dinner, at noon, they get one litre of soup mado of potatoes, cabbages and water. On ono day In tho week bean soup Is given, On two days they get about 3 In. of sausage, but on theso days no hot drink Is served. This Is the regulation faro and unless additional food is obtained a prisoner Is liable to collapse from hunger. The authorities allow prisoners to buy provisions from the canteen Inside the grounds; also to receive parcels of food from England and from friends in Germany, so that those who have tbe means and are young and strong manage to maintain their health and so far as tholr pro visions go round they divide with their less fortunate