Wheat Prices Soar; New York Market List Stagnant —Pa&eNine %uv*»ct*u uttt fatmi ■■' ■, < —! VICTORIA foLDMI It 55l Cnnadian Davis Cup Tennis Team Is Chosen —Pa&e Seven NELSON, BRITISH COLOMBIA, CANADA—THURSDAY MORNINO, MAT 17, 1M4 FIVE CENTS A COPT NUMBER ti ROOSEVELT OKAYS ACTION ON SILVER Nelson Post Office May Be Closed Nights, Sundays Complaints Heard at Ottawa Are That Young People Use Place for Lounge; Esling Asks for an Inquiry First OTTAWA, May IS.—The poet office department haa been asked to eloee the Nelson poet office lobby every night at 10:30 o'clock and all day Sundays. The complaint Is that young people use the lobby at night as a lounging place, cause disturbance, deface posters and damage the premises. On Sundays It Is claimed children gather In the lobby, Interfere wltb boxes end break glass. The whole matter was referred to the district Inspector wh* recommends the closing as above, and contends that there will be no great inconvenience to patrons as Incoming mall at nltht can he procured from the boxes before 10:90. The department takes the view that there ls ih> mall In the boxes on Sunday wblch could not have been Mken out Saturday night. In support of tbe proposed action It Is contended that It la net the business men who call for tbelr mall on Sundays, but mostly individual box holders on their way to and from church. Therefore, the volume Is small. W. K. Esling. M.P. for Kootenay West, hw requested the post office depirtment to defer action until the views of tbe people ot Nelson are received from private citizen-, the board of trade and other organisations. FORCED CRISIS LOOMS |IN ARMS CONUNDRUMS |Would Abandon Arms Convention, Then Report to League and Force France Show Her Hand; Germany Shows Signs Weakening; Norway Stays With League , ' By (he Canadian Press Hopeful signs for world pesceand disarmament, mingled with rumen, of |a forced crisis st Oeneva, placed a new face on tbe arms problem Wedneeday. A proposal was tn the air at Oeneva to abandon the disarmament oonfer- noe and report lta failure to the League of Nations, possibly ln an attempt ■to force France to show her hand on the question of guarantees. I Loula Barthou, the French foreign mlnlater, made plain that bla country lis keeping an open door to further discussions, and Sir John Simon, British ■foreign secretary, declared Great Britain la ready to "make any reasonable |concesslon" to bring about- an agreement. There were rumors that Oermany la showing signs of willingness to re* | turn to the conference. In Norway the storting rejected by a close vote a labor proposal to wttb- Idraw from the league. I At the aame time, a high authority ln London revealed that a group of ■powers,' Including the United Statea and Oreat Britain, la considering con- Icerted action against both Bolivia and Paraguay to bring about «n end of the ■Chaco war. D.Altt.UIUKE PROBE OF COLLISION BY OLYMPIC Ifl Arabian Turmoil Tbe only available picture ot the Iheir to tbe throne of Yemen, Arabia, Iwhose father, Iman Taha, Is reported i have been slain ln an Invasion of ■his territories by forces ot Ibn Baud, ■ruler of Saudi. Brltlah planes and ■ armed pollce have been dispatched to ■the scene ot tbe confUct to protect ■national!. Hh HEPBURN TO QUIT FEDERAL HOUSE ON JUNE 11 TORONTO, May 1« (CP). — Mitchell P. Hepburn, Ontario Liberal leader, tonight announced he would aubmlt hli reilgna- tlon aa member ot tbe Dominion parliament to Rt. Hon. W. L, Mackenkle King, Liberal leader, tomorrow, Mr. King will hand Mr. Hepburn's resignation to the speaker of tbe bouse pn June 11, the day before the official nomination! In Ontario. "Thla ihould set it rest all doubt sa to whether I lm withdrawing from thi Dominion parliament and devoting my whole time henceforward to the leadership of the Ontario Liberal part; ln the provincial election campaign," Mr. Hepburn declared. •■"r ,m*tsaima----—-lMmm»*m*—-— Olympic Course Chartered to Pass Sunken Lightship to Starboard NXW TORK, May IS (AP).—Wltb the radio direction beam as its prob- sble focal point, an lnveetlgatton Into the Nantucket tragedy was ordered today by the VS, department ot commerce after the BM. Olympic, lta flag at half-mast, brought to port the four survivors ot the famous lightship It rammed and lank ln the thick fog ahroudlng dangerous Nantucket ahoeli. On orders of Secretary Daniel Roper of the commerce department the United States steamboat Inspection service will hold an inquiry tomorrow. Captain John W. Blnks. who has given as yeara of unblemished service to the White Star line, and other officers and membera ot tbe crew ot the Olympic, will testify. . From Captain Blnks* version of tbe trsgedy—the, tale of disaster as lt unfolded in the control room of tbe niter ship of the Titanic—lt was strongly Indicated that the direction beams sent from the radio of the Nantucket lightship will figure moet prominently ln the hearing. These beams. Captain Blnks related, were uaed to chart a course Intended to keep the lightship on ths Olympic's starboard, Instead of dead ahead. Tbe Olympic waa proceeding at reduced speed through the fog when tbe siren ot the lightship waa heard Besides the maater, there were four other offlcen on the bridge. The stocky, ruddy-faced Captain Blnks, again will take charge of hi* ship tor the return voyage to England, where another Investigation wtll be made by the board of trade, the Brit* lab maritime governing body. Captain Oeorge W. Bralthwalte, of the severed and sunken lightship, and the three other survivors, went to Boston todey hy train. Pastor Arrested on $1712 Claim Vancouver. May 15 (OP).—Rev. Thomas Christie Hipp, leader of the Unity Fellowship of Truth, Vsncouver, wu arrested today on a writ of capias Issued out of supreme court on order of Chief Justice •Aulay Morrison at ault of Mra. Mabel Eleanor Hoad, wbo claimed •1713. She alleged Dr. Hipp planned to leave British Columbia. Dr. Hlpp's solicitor itated be plans to apply to have the order for arrest est aside. He said Dr. Hipp dented he Is indebted to Mn. Hoad and that he bad no Intention of leaving tbe province. RING PLEASED WITHCHANGES MARKETS ACT B u t Asks Additional Powers for the Government MOORE FORSEES ECONOMIC REVOLT Nullins Bucks Import of Argentina Beef in Tin Cans OTTAWA. May IS (CP)—A elgnlfl- cant statement by Rt. Hon. Mackenzie King that tbe amendments proposed to the marketing blU by Hon. Robert Weir had met some ot his objections to the mea- *r. waa made in tne house just before adjournment today. Tbe Liberal leader went further and suggested that lf tbe government changed the legislation In respect to the power! of the board to enact regulation! and made such power a government responsibility, "as tar as I am concerned I would cease to have any opposition to the measure aa a measure of an experimental character." Throughout the afternoon tba blockade by the liberals bad continued. For four daya tbe hill had been before tbe houae ln committee without a clause being passed. Tbe attack on tbe blU today was led hy (Continued on Page Ten) elwon GAINS HONORS Conference United Church VANCOUVER, May 16 (CPJ^-Rer Robert C. Scott of the marine million waa elected president of tbe British Columbia conference of the United church today at tba opening of the 10th annual session. He wu honored tor SO yeara of eervloe ln tbe mission field. Mr. Scott bu been connected with the various million boata and hu ministered at many camps and Isolated settlements on the British Columbia cout. He la under appointment u principal ot Coqualeetaa institute, the Indian achool over which Rev. 0. H. Haley bu presided many yean. Rev. A. D. Archibald, tbe president, opened the conference and, on tbe platform with him, were Rev. H. I. Horton', secretary, and Rev, F. E. Run* nails, assistant. . Mr. Archibald welcomed officials of the United church from Toronto. They are Rev. Peter Bryce, eecretary of the missionary and maintenance fund; Rer. Frank Langford, secretary of Christian education; and Rev. Colin Toung of the Missionary society, home department. Helena Printers Ont on Strike City Without Papers When Men Go Out on Wage Kicks HELENA. Mont., May 16 (AP).- Helena dally newspapers suspended publication today u printers on the Montana Record Herald, evening paper, and the Helena Independent, morning publication, went out on strike ln demand for Increased wagee and shorter houn. Tbe walk-out also wu effective at Job printing planta. The striking printers, approximately 106, demanded li.ao an hour for day work for which tbey now receive M cents and II 28 an hour for night work,, for wblch tbey an paid 06 centa. A threatened itrlke ot prlnten tn Oreet Falls wu averted Monday when settlement, the terms of whtch were not made public, wu effected 3900 on Strike, Seattle Ship Crews Join Strikers Announces on Election Premier George Henry of Ontario SCHOOL BOARD MAY SUE CITY AN ADDITIONAL 8000 ARE IDLE IN WASHINGTON Dock Strikes Tieup Many Lines Work; Load One Ship FRUIT GROWERS EXPRESS ALARM Sprays Held Up; Bad Situation Arises in,,, San Francisco Vancouver Trustees Seek Full Amount Asked for Schools VANCOUVER, May 16 18 TS Vlctorli "9 61 Vincouver 13 66 Kamloopi ..* 63 71 Bstevan Point SO 87 Prince Rupert 38 61 Atlin 33 90 Dawson, T.T 44 03 Seattle .: 63 60 Portland, On 99 63 San Francisco 63 60 Spokane .164 73 Prince Oeprge 36 86 Los Angeles 66 TS Pentlcton M Vernon 90 Onnd Forks 48 76 Kaalo 47 Cranbrook 46 83 Calgary 94 76 Edmonton i .' 46 76 Swift Current 80 30 Prince Albert 46 76 Qu'AppeUe 40 S3 Winnipeg 46 T3 Nanaimo 63 6T Moon J»w 46 S3 Forecast tor Nelson and vtclnltv— Moderate to fresh wutstly wind;, ra- erally fair and moderately warm. I , . „, . .—,— PAOE TWO THE NELSON DAILY NEWS, NELSON, RC—THURSDAY MOBNINO, MAY 17, 1M4- Fetaalsatdniaad Halted. Terete, Bat Don't Suffer From Rheumatism Rheumatism is i blood disorder With i etrom tendency to inflammation. Rheumatism is due to the prewnos of uric acid in the blood, and before you can get rid of this painful, Joint distorting disease the bbod»mu_t bt purified ud enriched. Why not let Burdock Blood Bitten ihow what it will do for you. It not only brings relief, but correction of the trouble u well. •ions; pet op las the past ii years br Iks T. lOta* Ok) 12 CANADIAN WOMEN, BEAUTIFULLY GOWNED, PRESENTED AT ROYAL COURT Satin, Lace, Silk Ntt Gowns Worn by Ladies Who Bow Before Queen I IB" LONDON, May 16 (CP cable)— Twelve Canadians were among thou presented to tbe king and quesn ■t thi second court ot the season at Buckingham palace tonight. Mre. O. Howard Ferguson, wife ot tbe Oanadlan high commissioner ln London, presented the Canadian woman to their majesties. Two others, jewela, wltb an embroidered train of the ume material lined with chiffon to tone. She wore a pearl necklace and carried a futher fan. Mlu Winifred Kydd wore a gold and white tinsel lame gown, wltb trains of cloth of gold, lined with sea-green chiffon, and oarrled a sea- green futher fan. Madsme Brasalou's gown wu of orchid utln crepe, embroidered with diamante and Crystsls, with a Sicilian purple aatln train lined ln orchid. Mile. Madeleine Banalou wore a Ud; Kemp and Miss Cynthia Kemp white utln gown embroidered ln of Ottawa, had their presentations postponed until the June courts. Those csnadlans presented ln the brilliant setting were Mlsa Winifred Kydd, Madame Lionel Berslou and lilies. Madeleine and Francolse Bar- aalou of Montreal; Mrs.- Bertram Johnson and Mln Joyce Taylor of Ottawa; Mrs. oordon Bell and Miss Evelyn Moron of Toronto; Mrs. Russell Frost of Hamilton; Mrs. Percy Oordon and Mlu Helen J. Oordon of Reglna, and Mrs. Crawford Oordon,* formerly of Winnipeg, Mrs. Ferguson wore a dress of lily- hat green utln, embroidered with silver, with train of the ume mt terlal lined with allver lame, and she carried a bouquet of white orchids. Mile. Francolse Banalou's gown wu of white utln, cut on simple llnu, a train ot the ume material being lined with white chiffon. SOFT PINK LIS8E Mn. Bertram Johnson's gown wu of aoft pink llase with pink and green sequins appllqued to tne bodice. Tbe train of Mtln to match, lined with green llsse, hung from the shoulders. Mlu Joyoe Taylor wore a gown of BACKACHE! Backache U thl most persistent ijrmptom ef kidney troubles. Dr. Chase's Kidney-Liver Hill entirely rid the system of the poisons which cause backache, lumbago and other painful ind dangerous diseases. Uaed once or twice n week ther ensure the healthful trtlonofthellver.kidneyiandbowdi. DitCH/ISE'S K..&I.. PILLS Guide for Travellers Nelson, B.C., Hotels "Finest bi thtt Interior Breakfast 25c ta 60c Luncheon 35c to 50c~Dinner 35c and 65c PHONE 7«7 HUME HOTEL Free Bus Service Nelson, B.O. Oeorge Benwell, Prop. Rotary and Gyro Headquarters BUMS—J. A. Bnlng, Edmonton; Montgomery, Calgary; Mre, J, R. A. M. Myers, J. Bloom, T. R. Mac- Tinkers, W. T. Billing!, Kulo; R. Anile, p. N. Black, H. N. Smith, Pearson, Winnipeg; Mr. and Mn. J. Warke, M. Richards, w. H. Vines, Mathuon, Toronto; Mn. D. B. Bru- Vancouver; H. N. Coursey. A. An- kin, Mlu O. Braakln, New west- derson, Medicine Hat; w. S. Apple- minster. gate, C Barolay, Mr. ind Mn. R. 8. (The Savoy Hotel "Where the Guest Is Kinh" Nelson's Newest and Finest Hotel Many Booms With Private Baths or Showers. J. A. KERR. Prop. IM BAKEB ST. PHONE IS NELSON. B.O. SAVOY—A H. DeWolfe, Crmbrook; Oeorge Andenon, Spokane; h. R. gpooner. Calgary; C. W. Lunpkln, London, oot.; 8. pmnkovltch, Orand Forks; W. I. Monly, Nakuip; J, Chaffln, C. B. Hounton, E. Oloig, Vsncouver; W. O. Norrle LoewentbsJ, Erft; 0. I. Sprott, Vanoouver. Hew Grand Hotel P. L. tAPAE, Prep. Weekly end Monthly Rates Hot md Cold water Single SOc ap Double 11.50 np 110 • Month Ud Up Occidental Hotel tOS Vernon St. Phone NIL a WABSICK SPECIAL MONTHLY RATES Oood Comfortable Rooms Mlneri' Headquarters Madden Hotel A Welcome Awaits You 3KS. 8. MADDEN Completely Remodelled Hot and Cold Water In the HEART of the City QUEEN'S HOTEL A. LAPOINTE. Prop. Rooms from 60c to SI.60 Monthly 110 and up Steam* heated and hot and cold water In every room 605 Biker St Phone 60 TRANSPORTATION-Freight & Passenger. NELSON-VERNON One Way ?8.00 Round Trip t) 14.40 WEEK-END EXCURSION RATES 110.00 RETURN Clergy and Travellers certificate! honored Lev. 1 6.00 AM. NELSON I PM. f 1:lt Arr. Arr.1 | 12:46 PM. | NAKUSP i w a: Jo Lev. Lev 1 3:80 pit NAKUSP I PM. 1:30 Arr. Arr. 1 8:00 ~r~M i VERNON AM. 6-30 ' Lav. Central Canadian Greyhound Lines Ltd. Phone 800 — Nelson Depot, 205 Baker St. — Phone 800 NELSON - TRAIL - ROSSLAND 0*IL» TRUCK etnvici FREIGHT LINE "saw™ Phone j. c. •••cotTY" muir. mop. Phone Nelson Prompt Ktflclrnt Herilce Trail 77 a» »n Time. 13 or 181 King George Enters the Jubilee Tear of His Reign Mallandaine Hi East Kootenay Zone craSTOH, May 16—OoL _► Mallandaine, William Ferguson, J. B. Holder and H. A. Powell, trom Creston Valley branch Canadian Legion, were at Cranbrook Sunday for i legion tone meeting, at wblch were representatives from the branches at Winder- men. Pernle, Klmberley, Cranbrook snd Creeton—18 delegates In all. Col. Mallandaine reported on the visit of Creiton ex-iervlce men to Kellogg. Idaho, late ln April, to Install the offlcen ef the newly-formed Maple Leaf King Oeorge hus begun tbe Jubilee year ot hla reign under auspicious circumstances aa optimism is a dominant note among the people of the Brltlah Empire. Plans ars already under way to mark th.end of the Jubilee year * wltb celebrations throughout the Empire. These will find a climax ln a gnat durbar ln Delhi, capital of India. It will be the mightiest and most colorful pageant the world provides, and Its splendor Is made possible only by the participation of many ruling princes, each of whom will epend a fortune to'turn the plains of Delhi Into an Arabian Nights camp. The plcturu show: (right) The coronation procession, 1611, a year after King Oeorge aucoseded his Illustrious father. The state coach la approaclSng tbe abbey with Big Ben and the houses of parliament ln the background. Lower left ls Ralph Cleaver's Impression of the coronation, while at the top, left, la an excellent picture of tbe beloved monarch. white atlffened cobweb lace over white taffeta. Her train wu ot lace lined with white georgette, and she carried a Jade-green feather fan. Mra, oordon Bell's gown wu of ice-blue crepe trimmed with silver. The train ot the aame material hung -from the shoulders, and ehe carried a small sheath of orchid! in tone. Mlas Evelyn Moxln wore a victor- Ian gown of needle-run lace and allk net In pale Pink, the waist high with a belt of French blue brocade. The skirt wu full, with lace flounces at the hem, and thi sleeves were putted. The train wu of the same material and she wore a halo headdress of pink mother-of-pearl. Bhe carried a Victorian posy. VICTORIAN MODEL . Mn, Russell Frost alio wore a Victorian model ln pals pink taffeta, with deep rouchlnga at tbe toot and a long train to match. She alio carried a posy. Mrs. Percy Oordon wore a gown ot champagne ripple satin draped with Brussels laoe on the corsage, with a lace train mounted on tulle. She carried a white ostrich plume fan. Mlsa Helen Oordon wore I windswept gown of cream. aatln and allver gauze, with a train of matching georgette appllqued to utln and embroidered with iilver threads. She carried a fan ot white ostrich plumes. ICE BLUE SATIN Mrs. Crawford Oordon -wore a gown of ice-blue satin, the matching train being embroidered with diver •nd crystals. A itrlng band played soft music u the presentees advanced through the ballroom to bow before their majesties. * While the prince of Wales wu absent ln wales, bis tall brother, Prince oeorge, wu on bind with hla parenta, Hla face bronaed from week! under the hot tun during hli recent South African tour, the prince etood ln the royal circle dressed In a naval uniform. Diamonds sparkled ln the crown and corsage ot Queen Mary, She wore a gown ot opalescent aquamarine paillettes over pale, flesh- colored charmeuie, with a train tot Indian embroidery. The gown changed colon u she moved under the light! of the ornate crystal candelebra. The king wu clad In the scarlet and gold full-dress uniform of a colonel-ln-chlef of the ooldstream Querela. Water Is High at Reclamation Farm CRESTON, May 16.—Ferryman John Ryckman, who wu ln from the ferry at the Reclamation farm Prlday, states that tbe Kootenay river hu risen to the n-foot mark for the highest of the season to date, at which mark lt hu stood for most of the wwk. It hu about alx feet atlll to go to attain tbe high ot 1083. Good Catches in Moyie Lake MOTH, May 16 — Fishermen an getting good reward! for their labors these days, the splendid weather letting them put ln long hours on the lake. Wilt Stellar holjs the record to date for the biggest day's catch, 11 beauties with not a pocket fish amongst them, but Andy Anderson holds the place of pride with a flab well over six pound! weight. Exchange Rates NEW TORK, May 16 (OF)—Sterling exchange steady at 65.09% for 60-day bills and at 15.11 tor demand. Canadian dollars 1-16 per cent premium. Francs 6.6o;_ cents. Lire 8.BO1/, oents. Uruguay 81.06 cents. branch ot j& Canadian Legion In the Idaho smeat* city. Mattenfi come up at the provincial legion convention at Portland next month were discussed, and Col. MalUmMtarwls prevailed upon to act n Mvim—Mttn ot the East Kootenay lone. W. V, Jackson wu chosen u the Cruton valley representative on tbe lone executive. All the delegstcs were guests of Cranbrook branch at a nipper it wblch a number of tbe Cranbrook memben Joined their ions representatives. • High-yielding varieties of flu trom India are being successfully grown ln the Imperial Valley of California. Windermere Man Suffers Stroke INVERMERE, Miy 16— VlUttlb Klmpton came.ln from Kaoma. Alt*, Wednesday, to be wltb hli titb*. Rufus Klmpton, of Windermere, who suffered a stroke tbe previous night Latest reports uy that Mr. Klmpton la doing well. He la an old-tlmir ln the valley, ind had i buslneu In Donald during the conitructlon ot the CP*. After Donald wu dismantled be came to reside on bll home- steat. at Windermere. Re hu a brother at Oolden, Dan Klmpton. Ud one ln Alberta and i al ter In Crubrook. t Fink's May Specials There's everything thrilling about these Specials. The Fashions! The Colors! The Price! No matter how much you usually spend for summer wear, you couldn't do better than buy these. SILK SWAGGER SUITS New sailor collars. All new styles. White and pastels. Cl ft 0C Sizes 14 to 20 ijHU.Jj HATS Ntw silk piques. Large and small brims. Whites and pastels. A style for everyone SKIRTS Silk Crepe Sport Skirts. All white $2.95 BLOUSES Plain and Print. Organ- greet his sire. At the center a sailor aids the magnate to descend a ladder from the "Exilona" to tlu) "Hudson."i At the right, Mr. Insull aboard the "Hudson" alts down to rest after the strenuous exertion. Kingston, Jamaica; Bobota, Colombia; Maracalbo, Venezuela; Crlstobel, Canal Zone and Mexico City, Mexico. Sarazen said that no matter what route would be decided upon there was Uttla doubt that Trinidad must be one of the competition courses. He foresaw a great future for Trinidad golf. There was not the slightest reason tn the world why Trinidad should not become the winter meeting jHace of American golfers, amateur and professional. Joe Kirkwood back up his brother golfer's views. He said he was an enthusiastic supporter of the plan far a winter tournament circuit. Goiters would go anywhere where there was a good golf course and airplane facilities now made this a comparatively simple task. If golf ln Trinidad were glorified, be remarked, aid lf Its advritages were made public property, there would be a great Influx of golfers from the United States and all the big "pots" would be attracted to the idand. Leave for Boards Convention, Forks Some Go by Auto Over the Cascade Highway Nelson's delegation to the annual Associated Boards convention at Grand Forks, some 25 strong, leaves this morning for the Boundary city. Many of them will go by auto over the Cascade highway, while a numbu will travef.'by train. Among those wbo win go trom here are R. W. Hinton, P. O. Morey, E. C. Wrsgge, Oeorge Dvorjete, C. D. Blackwood, W. J. I. Biker, 3. R. Hunter. X E. L. Dewdney, Ven. Archdeacon Fred H. Graham, 3. A. Kerr and Mrs. Kerr, R. D. Barnes, D. D, Townsend, J, A. McDonald, J. H. Gordon, R. D. Hall, David Kerr. A. Balrd, C. 8. Sharps, A. Browne, H. H. Currie and R. A. Grimes. PLAN OPERATE LARDEAU GROUP Several Groups Joined by the Lardeau Gold & Silver 'Mines, Limited The Lardeau Gold & Bllve. Mines, Ltd., ts % recent consolidation of several groups, namely Oilman, Iron Dollar and Stiver Tip claims, situated on the south slope of Mount Poole, on the east fork of Mohawk creek, some five miles south of Camborne In the Lardeau mining division. This summer will witness great activity ln the Lardeau district, on surrounding properties, among which are Teddy Glacier, Goldfinch. Meridian, Nettle L, Silver Cup, Lucky Boy. Kootenay Mohawk and I.X.L., all on the ceneral mineral belt. These various properties have produced and shipped ore valued at hundreds of thousands of dollars. ' Over 1100,000 has been spent on the Lardeau group. Following reports of B. W. W. McDougall, Dr. H. C. Gunning, Duke Harris and Newton W. Emmens, and test shipment to Trail smelter ln September last, C. O. Beechlng. mine superintendent, le leaving for the property this month to prosecute this year's operations. Directors Include Roy Wrlgley, president, Col. R. D. Williams, W. A. Webb, J. H. Hamilton and C. B. Beechlng. Creston Student Leads Province CRESTON, May 19—Word hu been received here thst Eric Martin, eldest son of Mr. and Mra. W. B. Martin, has passed his first year examination at the coast school ot pharmacy, taking the highest -marks of all those writing ln British Columbia. This showing ls on a par with his work at Creston high school, In all of which grades he took uniformly high standings during his high achool course. Mrs. Alllster Ross, nee Molly Moore, whose marriage was solemnized late In April, was guest of the high school girls' basketball team, on which she has played ever since tbe sport was Introduced, at a miscellaneous shower at the home of Mrs. F. P. Levlrs Thursday afternoon, at which she waa remembered with many useful gifts. Mrs. F. V. Staples, who Is a patient at Creston hospital, ls making satisfactory progress. ,C. B. Twlgg, East Kootenay district agriculturist, spent a few days at Cranbrook the latter part ot the week Mrs. W. Fraser returned Thursday trom a three weeks' holiday motor visit at coast points. C. Sutcliffe, president ot Creston Valley Stock Breeders' association, was at Yahk a couple of times during the week, keeping close tab on the herding of the association cattle ln that section again this season. Rev. A. O. THomson, Presbyterian pastor, was at Kitchener Sunday afternoon for a Mother's day service ln the schoolhotise. The specific germ which ls responsible for trachoma—principal cause of blindness In the world—Is a mystery whleh medical science hopes to clear up soon. Repair Moyie Water System MOTH, May 18—A commencement ls being made this week by the Moyle Water Works company to do considerable repairs to Its system, both the flume and dam needing attention. Cllvc Bateman, caretaker at the B. C. Cariboo properties was in town Saturday. C. S. Lord, the mine superintendent, who has been over at Burton visiting some other properties of the company with Mr. Rice, managing director, is expected back at any time. Mrs. Alex Fraser of Chapman Camp is at present visiting with her father. Den Dupont. Art Johnson, who has been trapping on the Yahk lines all winter, la a resident ln town for a while. ' Mre, Smith, Mrs. Whitehead, Mrs. James and Mrs. Montpcllier made the trip to Cranbrook Saturday to see thc film. Mrs. Montpcllier remained In town over the week-end, visiting with her niece Mrs. Ber.toia. J. Taylor was visiting with his sister Mrs. St. Louie Sunday on his way west over his road district. La Vaune Conrad celebrated her tenth birthday Thursday when she entertained a number of her girl friends to a pleasant tea and games. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Jewell, accompanied by Miss Mary Andrews, were Cranbrook visitors Saturday. Domestic Exports Dp by 51 Per Cent OTTAWA, May 18 (CP).—Domestic exports In the four-month period ending April 80, totalled ln value 1173, 740,000, an Increase of more than ISO, 189,000, or 61.7 per cent, ln coctnari son with tbe same period in 1933. when the total was 1114,551.000, according to a report Issued today by the Dominion, bureau of statistics. Imports amounted to (148.295,000 an Increase of M6,B9O,O0O, or 48.3 per cent over the 1933 period, when they totalled 1101,875,000. Total trading during the four months aggregated 8324,314,000, an Increase of W per cent over the 1933 four-month period ot 8217,863.000. Banff-Windermere Will Open May 20 INVERMERE, May 18—According to lateet advlcee the Banft-Wlndermere motor road will Ipe open for public traffic by May 20. This ls V o earliest date the road has been opened to tbe general public, and providing there are no heavy rainstorms between now and then It will be in etc llcnt shape for travel. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. W. McGregor of Victoria motored Mere from the coast, and are visiting Dr. and Mrs. Coy. Wallace Wilson Is a brother of Mrs. Coy. C. X. Smith has returned from Vancouver where he has been wltb his wife and small son since last fall. Mrs. Smith and the baby are now safely on the road to recovery, and will be returning to their home here in a few weeks. S. R. W. Horwood of Invermere Heights, expects to be able to leave the Cranbrook hospital shortly, after hla operation lor appendicitis. Gefore the Great War, tae United States Imported most ot its artificial flavors and perfumes from abroad but lt ls rapidly besoming Independent of foreign sources for these commodities. Unveiling of Bryan Memorial TRY Carnation Milk for creaming sliced bananas, berries, prunes, peaches, puddings. Although so economical in price now, it is a delightful accompaniment of fruit. It is rich— twice as rich as bottle milk Because 60% of the water natural to milk is evaporated away. It is smooth, every drop the same, because it is homogenized. It has a rich creamy colour because it is sterilized. Carnation is. just as good when it fills the cream jug for the coffee nr tbe cereal. And in cooking it brings splendid results. Write for two valuable free booklets- "100 Glorified Recipes" and "Contented Babies". Carnation Co., Limi ted, 134 Abbott St., Vancouver. — A CANADIAN PttOPUCT-'FftOM CONTgNTEP COWS"] Carnation Milk LAReKT.SE.UNO .RAND OF IVA MOURN PASSING OF MRS. BINN1E Kimberley Shocked Over the Death of Young Matron KIMBERLEY. May ie—The United church was filled for tbe funeral of Mrs. W. Blnnle, the beautiful young wife, who died at McDougal hoepital Friday morning, and whose death was a shock to the town. Rev. Mr. Harvey of Cranbrook assisted at the eervlce. which opened with the slnglnp of "Lead Kindly Ught." psalm XXIII was repeated by the congregation, and . 'J. Harvey then read Psalm XC, and gave the answer In Words of John's vision ot the Hew Jerusalem "And Ood shall wipe away all tears from their eyes." "O Love That Will Hot Let Me Oo", was sung. Rev. Mr. Crlbb spoke from the words of Jesus, when saying farewell to His friends. Just before going out Into Gethsamene, and His prayer, "I will that they also, whom Thou hast given me, may be with me, that they may behold My glory." The minister said "those who follow Christ were assured that He was always with them, ln life and also in death. This passing was a shook to the community. Mrs. Blnnle having many friends. She hod served her Lord from her early youth one of .her treasures being a bible given ber by ber home church ln Cranbrook. The pall bearers were O. Garden. N. McKanzle, J. Harris, R. Armour. W. Vallence and W. Glenn. The flowers numerous and beautiful, were piled ln a great creeoent at the grave. Provinces Okay on Marketing Act Legislation Examined Adequate, Although Considerable Discrepancies OTTAWA, May 18 (CP)—The various enabling bills passed by the provincial legislatures which will permit provinces to take advantage of the marketing act have been examined by officers of the department of Justice, Hon. Hugh Guthrie told Hon Ian Mackenzie (Lib., Vancouver Center) today with house tn committee of the whole on the marketing act. . Mr. Guthrie believed those provln clal measures already examined were adequate. Although there was considerable discrepancy in their provisions. • P. G. Sanderson (Lib., South Perth) endeavored to secure from the minister of agriculture, Hon. Robert Weir, definite Information as to the distribution of authority as between local, provincial and Dominion boards set up under the act. Ut. Weir replied no person was ln a position to say how the provincial and local boards would be set up nor the exact Jurisdiction' they would exercise. The act merely provided the necessary machinery to enable producers to take action toward regulating the sale of their products. Resume Placers in Windermere INVERMERE, May lft—With the recession of the water, the work of the placer miners on the various creeks has been* esufned. Same new machinery has been shipped in for the workings up Find lay creek, and several changes in the location of the big flume have taken place, so that the prospects are looking better. On every creek there are men wash Ing for gold. IF YOU HAVE ATHLETES FOOT RINGWORM ECZEMA POISON IVY, PRIMULA OR CEDAR POISONING. HIVES OR ITCH l.o le your muni rlrug ilnr —nt •***_.- ■ hoi il. of Ivmtri.. H*odn4* .1 ..INS.d ____. of l,.i.i. i-.nr, to lb. imm-olat. roNof iItm la U|.1_ OIK. Prin ttM Por Boll I- RCAD THIS GUARANTEE, ti .time 'ssltouint in.lrurtion. rom _* not Mar. r*li_l far Alt——* Fool, Ringworm. Enwmo, PofoOM fry. PrimuJo Cmt_e ',—. _• Itch, ytsmr win** ms.ll oo oo- ._■_' A Pradutt ol I.-E1 UW.IorW V-.., Idaho Students View Sullivan KIMBERLEY, May 19—A number of protestor, ahd student* from the Idaho School of Mines visited the Sullivan mire and tbe concentrator and were here over tbe week-end. In the part; were Dean Pinch. Dr. Alfred Anderson, Professor Stale; and Professor Fahrenwald. ' D. A. MeKinnon and part; left Monday morning for a short visit to Spokane. Mrs. T. M. Anderson waa operated on at the McDougal hospital Saturday and ls making a speed; recovery. Rev. R. B. Crlbb left Monda; morning for Vancouver, for tbe annual conference ot the United church. His wife and family and Rev. Mr. Hardy ot Cranbrook accompanied him. Mrs. Crlt'< and children will remain at the coast until after the summer vacation. A wire one-tenth the diameter ot a human hair Is tbe filament ot a new 2.5 watt electric light bulb. PAOI THUS TAX REDUCTION LOWERS SUGAR $1 Bacon Is Up One Cent; Expect Advance Eggs With the reduction ln the sugar tax, local wholesaler* will drop sugar prices $1 per 100 pounds. The market on the whole wa* steady. Bacon was up a cent and meat sales wpre strong. While egg prices have remained steady, there ls a slight shortage and an advance ls expected soon. Flour ls stronger due to the crop situation. C nned goods will be effe-t >d by an . exceptionally early season and dry weather. ( -te car of groceries and one of flour arrived during the.week. SHE LOST WEIGHT EACH WEEK 1\ Ideal Way to Reduce A Voman writes to tell how she It reductlng eicess fat—and ber vay seems to be tbe Ideal wa;. "I am 41) years old, '5 ft. Jtt loi. ln height, and wu 190 lbs. when I started taking a level teaspoonful or Kruschen Salts ever; morning. I went slowly down In weight—some weeks 2 lbs., others Just 1 lb., until I got down to IM lbs. I have never felt better ln my lite than I do now, and I feel so much lighter and feel years younger."—(Mrs.) W. I. The action of Kruschen Salts, taken regularly ever; morning, ls to effect a natural clearance ot undigested food substances and water; waste,matter. It ls that waste matter whleh is stored up in the form ot ugly fat, If lt no regular!; expelled. . . Master David Hargreaves, grandson of Josephus Dsnlels, shown as he unveiled the memorial monument to wgilnm Jennfegs Bryan, "The Oreat Commoner," on the hanks of the Potomac river, Washington. Inset is President Roosevelt ss be delivered (bc dedication address. IVALETE ^Ijtoteoift'Bag dum-pang;.^ iNcoK.--oit.-weo an may i«jo. 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