@prefix ns0: . @prefix edm: . @prefix dcterms: . @prefix dc: . @prefix skos: . @prefix geo: . ns0:identifierAIP "31b30b8d-fcbb-4fe5-86f8-049a04622494"@en ; edm:dataProvider "CONTENTdm"@en ; dcterms:isPartOf "BC Historical Newspapers"@en ; dcterms:issued "2015-12-18"@en, "1914-04-18"@en ; edm:aggregatedCHO "https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/cumberlandis/items/1.0068355/source.json"@en ; dc:format "application/pdf"@en ; skos:note """ (d .-*,-■-— at***, -oj-.*i«iT * atefiaUtioaUbnTj THE ISLANDER Largest Circulation in the Comox District. VOL, V.. No. 5 ■a. THE ISLANDER. CUMBERLAND, B.C., SATURDAY. APRIL 18. 1914 Subscription price, $1.50 per year CUMBERLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA New Musical Organiaation High Class Load Talent. At a meeting of the Cumberland Symphony Orchestra, held in the parlor of the Union Hotel on Wednesday evening, the following officers were elected to take charge of the orchestra recently organized; W. H: White, president; W. C. Edwards, sec.- treasurer; J. H. Macmillan, conductor; and a board of management consisting of E. L. Saunders, Austin Hugo. S. A. Humphreys. The Secretary - Treasurer reported that subscriptions amounting to 9115 had been collected from the citizens of Cumberland nnd vicinity. This amount had been sufficient to meet present expenses and enable the orchestra to get down to practice. They are still in need of additional assistance and the secretary will be'glad to hear from those who have the interest of the orchestra at heart. The Symphony Orchestra will fill a long-felt want and be an asset to the community. In the past we have been short of such a musical organization to make a good' evening's entertainment. The organization, if properly supported, will render music of a class ^at is seldom heard outside metropolitan centres and will create a musical atmosphere in Cumberland that will stimulate and educate. The present membership of the orchestra warrants this statement It is not organized as a money-making concern but for the purpose of rendering high class music. It is the duty of the citizens to come forward and appreciate the efforts the musicians are making on their behalf. The Cumberland Symphony Orchestra will make their first appearance on Friday April 24th in the Cumberland Hall at the City Voters' League concert. I Boost the Orchestra and you are I boosting Cumberland. EMPIRE DAY. Cumberland as usual will celebrate Empire Day. The 24th of May falling on a Sunday this year we are to have the celebration on Saturday the 23rd. We understand a public meeting will be called during the coming week to appoint the various committees to take charge of the celebration. Several will remember the trouble we had in securing a Vancouver^band last year at an enormous cost through the trickery of some of the local officials of the U. M. W. of A., who did their best to make our sports unsuccessful but failed in the attempt. . Through the energetic efforts of a few of the residents of West Cumberland during the past three months this difficulty will be removed by the newly-formed West Cumberland Conservative Band of twenty pieces, all experienced bandsmen. The music will be beyond the expectations of those who may be privileged to hear them on that day. Uniforms have been ordered which will add to their appearance. Then the disreputable, miserable wretches, who did their best to retard our patriotic sports a year ago, are placed where they ought to be—of no consequence. Everything comes to those who wait even a band. A year ago we had no musical organization in this community, today we have the West Cumberland Conservative Band, the Gleemen, the Choral Society, find the Cumberland Symphony Orchestra, the latter promises to be second to none in this province. GIVEN THIRTY DAYS IN JAIL Two Nanaimo Men Given Jail Sentence for Using the Word "Scab." Harold Freeman is spending Ithe Easter holidays with his (parents at Methodist Parsonage. The light that the News com- Iplainedofon Derwent Ave. has |been replaced. John'Krall and Joseph Vranu af Bevan appeared before magistrate Abrams in the provincial olice on Friday afternoon charged with creating a disturbance at .Bevan which was caused by ex Icessive drinking. Krall and Ivranu were drunk and com- Imenced to fight that resulted li'if Krall being taken to the hos- Ipital to secure medical attention. IAfter hearing the evidence the ■presiding magistrate came to the [conclusion that one was as much [to blame as the other for the [trouble. And fined the accused [-J25 each and costs or in default (two months with hard labor, The fines were paid, CONCERT AND DANCE A grand'concert and dance will be held in the Cumberland Hall on Friday, April 24th, under the auspices of the Cumberland City Voters'League. Those who wish to enjoy a real musical treat should attend this concert. The Cumberland Symphony Orchestra will make their flrst appearance on this occasion. This orchestra is a body of talented musicans recently organized and to hear them will be worth the price of admission. The noted Gleemen will also be in attendance and render some of their beautiful selections. The concert will be composed of purely local talent, made up in some cases from recent arrivals who have found steady employment under the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Ltd. Programmes will be on the street in the early part of the week. Reserved seats are placed at 50c. general admission 25c. Tickets can be secured from any member of the committee. Immediately after the concert the dance will commence which will be by invitation. The Ladies Auxiliary has kindly consented to take charge of the refreshments, The rough-necks are using the slang word, "Scab," in Nanaimo and adopting the same unfair methods as the loafers of Cumberland, who are in the habit of abusing the workingmen by shouting "Scab," but when, brought to the bar of justice state that it was not intended for the worker, or in other cases swear they never use the word. The Nanaimo Herald of Wednesday, reporting the police court proceedings of the city, says: Two men W. McCulloch and W. Martin were yesterday sentenced to thirty days in jail with out the option of a fine by Magistrate Simpson. The charge against them was one of using obscene language on the streets. According to the evidence submitted in the case yesterday McCulloch and Martin were on the Crescent on Monday afternoon, April 6 when were passed by Jos, Dixon, his- wife and child As Dixon and his wife were passing they heard the accused use the word scab with sundry adjectival trimmings. Mr. and Mrs, Dixon were both positive the insult was directed to Dixon. Defendants denied that the word was applied to Dixon. They were merely talking about going to work and the word was used in a general sense without reference to Dixon personnally. They also testified that Dixon wanted to fight and McCulloch stated he took Martin away lest he should "spoil his hands on that fellow." Dixon on the other hand said that owing to an accident he sustained in the mine several weeks ago it was impossible for him to defend himself and he offered to produce a medical certificate to that effect. Magistrate Simpson said that his view of the case was that the accused were hunting in pairs, and that the objectionable words used were meant to be heard by and apply to the complainant. As leniency by the court waa obviously neither valued nor appreciated, he would take a sterner course than. in previous cases of that kind, and sentenced both of them to 30 days imprison ment without the ; option of a fine. HOSPITAL MEETING. The Cumberland and Comox District Hospital board of directors held their annual meeting in the Oddfellows Hall, Union St. bn Saturday evening. In the absence of James Abrams, president of the board, who was attending an inquest at the northern part of the Island, W. Wesley Willard, vice president, occupied the chair. The secretary, E. D. Pickard, read his annual report which was adopted as read. The treasurer, Charles J. Parn ham, handed in the financial report forthe year which showed a working balance on the right side of the ledger. The chairman then declared all offices vacant and called for the election of officers which resulted in the board being re-elected unanimously and i.8 as follows:— President James Abrams. Vice president...Wesley Willard Secretary E. D. Pickard Treasurer...Charles J. Parnham Board of Management:—F. J. Dalby, Thomas Bennet, Hugh Sloan, Thos. E. Banks, Dr. Geo. K. MacNaughton and John N. McLeod. Dr. MacNaughton, medical officer to the hospital, in a few well chosen remarks explained the improvements that had been done during the year. Among them was the remodelling of the operating room which had been enlarged to double its original size. He said the new wing afforded increased accomodation. Private wards had been renovated allowing the hospital staff to give satisfactory results. The Dr. expressed satisfaction at the board being so fortunate as to keep the hospital free from debt. A hearty vote of thanks was tendered the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Ltd. for supplying the hospital with free coal during the year 1913, also a vote of thanks to the board of last year for their untiring and energetic efforts in making the hospital a successful institution financially. The meeting then adjourned with the chairman making the statement that the various committees would be appointed at the next meeting of the hospital board. LORD'S DAY Rev. C. H. Hucttis Addresses Mau Meeting in the Crown Theatre. At the mass meeting in the Crown Theatre, the visiting clergyman, as western secretary of the Lord's Day Alliance, explained the working principles of his organization. That it was not so much religious as social in its practice, not indicating how the day should be observed by the individual but maintaining the right of the individual to determine how his one day in seven should be spent. He argued that neither employers nor religious organizations should assume authority over the individual to curtail his freedom in determining for himself how this one God-given day should be made to minister to the individual welfare, but that the work of the churches should be one of educating the individual to an understanding of what are the highest demands of his spiritual nature, and that the work of the government is to preserve to the individual, in the face of encroaching commercialism this one day in seven for the freedom of the individual laborer and home-maker, At the close of his address a local branch of the Lord's Day Alliance was formed with W. W. Willard as president and W. Telford, secretary. CUMBERLAND ELECTRIC LIGHTING COMPANY Office hours, April 20th, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., also on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays 3 to 6 p. m. Pay all bills at the office, corner of 1st Street and Derwent Ave. Admission to the I Tc.i per cent discount April 15th dance, lady and gent $1.00, extr: lady'50c. J. R. Lockard, general manager left for Victoria on Sunday. The local mines are again working full Ume, to 25th inclusive. J. W. Cooke, Secretary. William Nordgren and mother arrived on Wedneday from Portland, Oregon on a visit to Mr. Mrs. J. V. Nordgren of West iumbi NEED POLICE Pittsburg, Pa., April 11. Members of the United Mine Workers, who came here yester day from points in the Pittsburg district to question their officers concerning the wage scale negotiations at noon today abandoned efforts to hold a meeting. The hotel at which the meeting was to be held was the scene of disorder and it was necessary for the management to summon police reserves to quiet the "insurgent" and "administration" forces endeavoring to control. Thomas Robertson and E. D. Reed, leaders of the "insurgents" declared that 25 picked men had been sent to the hotel to break up the meeting, It was decided to try to hold a meeting at Mono- ngahela next Monday. Save your money—go to Mac- AN APPRECIATION. It is rather out of the ordinary to say the least, when a visiting preacher, and especially one of such distinction as the Rev. C.H. Huestis, goes out of his way to express his appreciation of the work of the choir, as that gentleman did in special reference to the singing of the Cumberland Gleemen at the Easter service in Grace Methodist Church last Sunday evening. All present felt that it was only giving the choristers their due when the reverend gentleman at the close of the service begged the privilege of saying:— "I want to express my appreciation and delight with the very beautiful music we have heard this evening from the Cumberland Gleemen. I travel over the whole of the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia, and I can say with truth that it has been a long time since I have heard anthems so well rendered and interpreted as by the Gleemen this evening. I am sure I am expressing the feeling of all those who are present tonight." This is certainly very high praise, and what is even more unusual, all present at either the service in the church or the mass meeting which followed in the Crown Theatre, where the anthems were repeated, are unanimous in the verdict that it was well merited. The Cumberland iGleeman is an organization of ' which the community may well LOCAL NEWS. Local News on back page. High class piano for sale - apply Islander office. The Calico Hop is postponed indefinitely. Flsh are coming into town from Comox Lake. Mrs. John Jack will leave for Scotland before the end of the month. On Thursday morning five steamers were lying off the Canadian Collieries coaling wharfs at Ur.ion Bay waiting their turn to take coal. Frank Quinn was charged at Courtenay with assaulting his wife. The accused appeared before Messrs. Willard and McPhee J. P. 's who fined him $60 and costs or in default 60 days with hard labour. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grant jr. of Derwent Ave. will make Victoria their home in future. The members of the U. M. W. of A. th.it are left in the town are busy clearing the city park. Ex aid. Beveredge failed to get the $100 donation and the men are now carrying out the work free gra'is but for their own benefit. However the work will keep them out of mischief. Gertrude Winnifred, aged 9 months and six days, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dalby died on Wednesday after an illness of two weeks. The funeral takes place today from the residence at Union street, West Cumberland. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Cumberland and Comox District Hospital have kindly consented to take charge of the refreshments at the City Voter's League dance in the Cumberland Hall on Friday, April 24th. POSTPONED The Calico Hop, that was to be held in the Cumberland Hall on Friday, April 24th under the auspices of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Union and Comox District Hospital, has been postponed indefinitely. MISLEADING The Nanaimo Herald says: The British Columbia Federationist in its last issue contains a big boost of the celebration to be held in Nanaimo on May 1st. This is only what might be expected of the Federationist, and in itself does not call for serious objection. But some of the stat- ments in the article need to be corrected. It is stated that the city authorities have granted permission for a street parade and have declared a civic holiday. All places of business will be closed, and the city will take on a gala holiday appearance. The purpose of such statments as these is obviously to convey a false impression of the whole thing to organized labo-rtforetijrh- out the province. As a matter of fact permission has not 'been granted for a street \\i&r0e and the council is not declaring a civic holiday on tho first of May. The Federationist has simply drawn at will on its imagination, and this is how organized labor is TOE ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND. "B.C. WE CONQUERS ILL (BY ARTHUR APPLIN) Ward, Look ft Co., United, Lotv eon, Melbourne and Toronto .Conttn'iedl CIIAPTEU XXI Silas Saluzo was shown Into tlio study. He t* Id the servant that he wanted to seo Sir George at once, and the man replied that his master was engaged but that he would inform him as soon as he was free. Saluzo wanted a closer inspection of tbe fair-haired girl of whom he had obtained two brief visions. Ot course it was perfectly unwarrantable that lie should feel he had a grudge against - - , , ' Sir George. He reminded himself suggested presently I needn t lteep ta*a1aMftal,«VMa1att6MMMaaaUa« Don't Persecute your Bowels Cut out c.*.tiiartics anj purgaLif n, Tbey arc bnit"d"b ars ^unnecessary. Try CARTER'S LITTLE LIVER PILLS Purely vage-able. Act gently on the liv.r, eliminate bile.and soothe thedeli- c.temembmn. ofthebowel. CsnCsa- th'p.lie., -BifiMI* MU, Skk Headache **i IsJujetuse, *l million, hav. Small Pill, Small Dole, Small Price. Genuine mustUs- Signature J moment's silence. But thero was doubt ln bia negative. I found some I little difficulty at first, he continued, because of the alias you'd been living under witb your wife. Hetherington is an uncommon name; I came across no other man bearing it. But at first I was afraid ct confusing you with your cousin, Mr. Soral, Mr. Oscar Soral. (To bo Continued) m***7**ws**w*e*******m tagonlsm. T suppose you want to hear the result of my labors on your behalf, he that lie was littlo more than a paid Bervanr. He wanted to get rid of his Bervitudo and to be free. Free if necessary to meet Sir George as man to man. He found himself tramping up and down tho library impatiently, lletherington had no scruples about keeping him waiting. He looked at the family portraits on the wall, admired the old oak, the book-cases filled with rare volumes. How many romances and tragedies, ho wondered, had the old houso seen during the centuries that had passed since it was first built? If tho walls could speak what secrets they might tell? And tho present baronet's secret? Was it merely a love affair, perhaps a vulgar intrigue. Tbe girl he had seen, for instance, the dining-room window was not vulgar. He could read character quick enougl to :.avo a pretty fair Idea of hers already, of onc thing he was sure—sh. loved Sir George. But her lovo had not brought her happiness. Those tear-stained eyes had been lull of Borrow and he thought he had seen feat in them too. Perhapj Bhe knew of the existence of Lady. Hetherington. Thoughts and surmises wero cut short at last by tho entrance of Hetherlngton himself, lie, greeted Saluzo quite brusquely and rather coldly, and led blm into the dining-room. To tbe latter's disappointment It was empty: tho girl had gono. Breakfast ha" not been cleared away and the great sllvor urn still steamed at the head of the table. You had better sit down and have something to eat, tho coffee's still hot, Hetherlngton said. 1 wonld hnve wired you not to come but your telegram arrived too lute. I an) sorry if I am In the way, Saluzo said curtly. But I naturally thought you w**re anxious— I was. I am, Hetherlngton stammered. But as a aniatter of fact tho accident 1 met with some time ago necessitated an operntlon which ' undergo almost immediately, bo I'm afraid everything here's upside-down—nurses and doctors arriving. It'c rather a dangerous operation so one has naturally to put one'*, house In order. You will understand I am sure. Saluzo made a conventional reply. Doctors i.re fearful autocrats, Heth* erlngton continued, and from to-day I am forbidden to take any further interest In business or even '.he affair"! of my estate. In fact I have been ordered to bed this afternoon where 1 ahall have to stop until the operation takes place. Again Saluzo mfde the reply expected under the circumstances. Hetherlngton lit a cigarette and stood with his back to the Ore. Salu- to waa studying him attentively. Perhaps he had misjudged hin He had taken a fancy to hlra when they first met; It was unly the counter-attraction of his wife, the strange fascination Bhe exerted togtther with the dlscov- ery of Hetherington's rather lurid past which ".d aroused doubts and eusplctons in his mind and bad worked blm up Into a state of frank an- A MATTER OF COLOR C.P.R. Supplies Cooks and Waiters With Complexions to Match Dining Cars The C.P.R. has disclosed a subtle ingenuity in advertising; nor did this suffer impairment ln a comparatively recent instauce. Tbe company wanted, to bo exact, 670 cooks and waiters for its dining-car service last spring. It has tried tho American cooks and waiters by the painful hundred and found them unreliable. It determined to advertiso in the "'Big Smoke." Iaondon ls unthlnkably cosmopolite. Every race under heaven has Its representatives in the world's metropolis, Ir a delicate way the company an* you long. I qulto understand that ] nounced that it wanted a certain num* E m, in Little Blotches, Scratching Caused It to Spread. Hands Had to Be Tied. Cried Day and Night. Cuticura Soap and Ointment Cured. . EnnlsklHen, N. B. — "Tho trouble started when my baby was fmir months old. Uer head, nock and .boulders wore a nuv-s of eoroa. Tbey broke out at first la tittle blotches, only watery, which tho child scratched and caused to spread snd form 4 mass of sores. Iter hands had to be tied to keep ber from scratching thc sores. The eczema caused her to Itch and burn and to be cross snd peevish. Sho was dlsugured for tho time she had It. tibe cried day and night from tbe Irritation. Neighbors said she would never be cured. "Sbe was given somo medicine to take Inwardly but without success. Then a friend told me to try Cutlcura Soap and Ointment wblch X did. I washed tbe child with Cuticura Roan, dried well, then applied lho Cutlcura Ointment every day and In a week's time tbo burning sensation left, the child scratched no moro, and wben she waa eleven months old sho was completely cured." (Signed) Mrs. John J. McCann. Not. 27,1913. Although the Cutlcura Soap and Ointment are most successful fn tbe treatment of affections of tbe skin, scalp, balr and hands, they sre also most valuable for everyday use ln tbe toilet, bath and nursery, because they promote and maintain the health of Uu. il'ffand iaiu frcr* '.:'."~'to age. Sold by druggists and dealers everywhere. For a liberal free sample of each, wltll 32-p. boob, send post-card to Pouct Drag A Chtm Corp., Dept. D, Boston. V. B. A. you want to be left alone and that you mustn't be worried. I can cas* ily catch tho next rtaln back to Lon* don. You must l.i tired, you must want a rest, Hethcrington said un.'asily. Saluzo laughed. My dear sir, trav* oiling never tires mo, not even on an English railway. He unbuttoned his coat and took from his breast pocket a roil of manuscript. Here I have set down the main incidents of Sir George Hetherington's lito Curing the past five or Bix years up to the hour of half past five on the evening of September 6. It's only a :ough sketch you'll understand; in places a rather blurred picture without details. If you wish the picture filled in — he stopped with a little expressive gesture which seemed to say—Then you must find somo one else to do the work. But Sir George was not looking at him, lie was ..taring across the room, slt.ring into space. Watching bim Saluzo realized that a great change had taken place .n the man since they last met. Ills eyeB were heavy and dream-laden, the eyes of a man who bas seen much and suffered much and yet found peace. When they first met they had been restless, eager eyes, the eyes of ono who searched like the eyes of a traveller on an unknown journey. Something had happened. Saluzo's curloBity was quickened; his interest in the man revived. Again he wondered with a throb of excitement wby Sir George had set him th task of inquiring into his past. He had discovered nothing much In it that mattered; It resembled the past of a good many men. Shall I tell you the result of my inquiries, or would you prefer to study your own life just sb I have Bet it down here? Saluzo asked. - Hetherington started, and then coming forward took the roll of paper from the detective, anf without glancing at it Bllpped it into his pocket. Thanks, be said in a curious faraway voice, I am much obliged. Mr. Saluzo. I hope you haven't found anything in r.*.y past to horrify you? The American laughed a 1'ttle awkwardly. Oh dear no. Yours has been an interesting life. Sir George. I rather envy it, that's all. Hetherington slowly nodded his head. And you'll forget lt? Sa'.uzo rose and walking to the~win* (low looked out. Yes, he said under his breath, I'll forget it. But hadn't you better see whether the information contained in these pages is what you want? Hetherington shook his head. It not necessary. Besides, I'm sure you have left nothing to chani**, set down anything you can't substantiate. Crossing the room he sat down at the writing table. What do I owe you" Saluzo shrugged bis shoulders, agreed to be i-ald by results. You refuse to see the results? Hetherington srr.i.ed and he took out his cheque book nd commenced to write. It feels -*etty bulky. By the way, what are your out-of-pocket ex* penses? Nothing, merely a few pounds. Hetherington signed the cheque and foldedjtUP. tUenhesltated just as he •was about to jive it To Saluzo. I wonder bow you got your Information so cheaply. ... „ Saluzo gave an emigmatical smile. You must know, Sir Gecrge, that knowledge is a thing one cannot purchase with a handful of gold. Lies arc on sale everywhere, the truth cannot be bought. He waB bluffing a littli and he wondered whether Sir George knew it. For his conscience pricked. But Hetherlngton handed him the ci.eque. It was made ou; for five hundred pounds. I hope that's sufficient. It's more than enough, Saluzo replied n little awkwardly. He held out his hand. I won't detain you, Sir George, 1 know you ant 't be left alone. I only hope the oper:.tion will bo successful. Probably we shall meet aga'in. Hetherlngton pressed him to stay for luncheon, offered to put up for the night if ho did not mind being left to his own devices; but Saluzo refused. There was something uncanny about Hetherlngton; something which attracted and at tho same time repelled. He wanted to forget tho part he had played, he wa: ted to forget that he had ever been employed by Hetherlngton; he wanted to find himself up in the open moorlands free. Free to think what he liked -.bout this extraordinary wife. Free to do what he liked; free if the mood took him to work as he liked. He reached the hall door when Heth- Hngton's voice stopped bim. One question, Mr. Saluzo. You'll remember my telling .ou 1 wanted you to ber of fair-haired people and an equal number of dark "comp'.cxioned" individuals. Tho papers began to write about the "red-haired dlning-cnr," and "black-haired dining-car" to such an extent as to cause nothing short of a "thrill" ln the general breast. And tho requisite number responded—to be exact, indeed, there were at least 2,000 Persons, at one time or another, who applied. There was a severe weeding process, with tho result that tho requisite number were employed and shipped out—fair and dark-complexioned men—to harmonize with the setting ot the particular car to which each shade of color should be confined. And it is the fact that the C.P.R. desires, in its aesthetic way, to produce in each dining car what might be called a synthesis ns to the color and height and general appearance of the mon—the Idea being in decorations and general ensemble to present a harmonious whole for the delectation of the passengers. The point of interest is this — thnt whereas tho American cooks and waiters who had aforetime been employed by the company were for the most part unreliable, leaving after two or three months' employment, the men found in London remained the whole season; and at tills moment of the entire number BOO ai< still in the employment of tho company. Some left to better themselves; a few went back but the greater bulk are at work quite contented, as the commissioner Bent out recently "Answers" and who talked with the men, avouches. TheBe men are Swiss, Scandinavians, Germans to some slight degree, nnd British, Tlie SwiBB Bpeak at least three languages, and ..re most adaptive. This matter of help on the dining cars is one of the serious problems to be faced by W. A. Cooper, the manager of of the sleeping and dining car service—the difficulty of getting nd '.hen retaining the right men: but the experiment of going- 'o London and advertising for them has proved unqualified succeSB. It seems unthlnkably remote to consider the big posters of tha early days which announced, rather riotously, the advantage of the C.P.R. in the matter of gas- tronlc enjoyment. The delicate aesth- ■eticlsm which the company now provides marks the apogee of advance and elaboration. Poor Teacher A teacher, noticing tbe boy's interest ln the study of insects, and especially ln motbB, advised him to find a book ln the library upon the subject of moths. I did, and lt wasn't any help, said Bobby. What was the name of lt? sho aBk- HAVE TOU CATARRH?;..-^ impaired? Doe* your throat get husky or clogged? Modem science proves that these symptoms result from run down health. Snuffs and vapors are irritating and useless. Vou should build your general health with the oil-food in Scott'* Emulsion-its nourishing powers will enrich and enliven the blood, aid nutrition and assimilation and assist nature to check the inflammation and heal the sensitive membranes which are affected. Scott's Emulsion will raise 'your standard of health to correct catarrh. Sntlfl alcoholic mixture* and insist *n SCOTrS m i ii *mi**s***m****W*\\ Dwarf Plahts and Monstrous Flowers Mr. J, A. Urban, professor of chem- istery at the Sorbonne, has had the idea of making seeds germinate after having deprived them of their albumen. Thus, *.y his own will, he obtains monstrous vegetables. Ills work ls returned in a paper read before the Academy of Sciences by the eminent professor of botany, M. Gaston Bonner. Evidently the albumen o. a seed Is not its essential part; albumen ls only an elementar** reserve destined to feed tht. yodng. plant until its radicle has becomo strong enough to seek f „» its own food. But can the young plant do without this alimentary reserve, M. J. Urbain shows tbat, if put to the test, it can do so, but not without suffering from this privation, M. Urbaln's experiments have been made with seeds of the Palma Christ!, the poppy, etc. -Theue seedp deprived of their albumen germinated like normal seeds, but produced dwarf, stunted plants with modified leaves and often monstrous deformed flowers. This research of M. Urtaln goes to provo the possibility of creating monstrous plants at - 'ill. In the same wa, the late Camille Daresle produced, at will, monstrous; chicken by interfering with the normal evolution of the egg, either by varnishing a part of its surface, or by ex* posing it to ; too strong heat. • Too Much for Father In the country ls a youngster who is the terror of his parents on account ot the questions he can ask. He is a human interrogation point. One day last week he caught a caterpillar, and as usual, was tormenting the life out of the father about lt. Pater ls a schoolmaster, und used to the manifestations of bis offspring's Intellect: but finally ho gave way under the fire of questions, and Informed the youth that school hours for the day wero over. ""Silence followed for a minute, and then came, appealingly; Papa, I want to know just one more thing. Well? How did the wiggle on the caterpillar come to be aronged? The father collapsed. Asthma Cannot Last when the greatest of all asthma specifics is used Dr. J. T). Kellogg's Asthma Rem- edy assuredly deserves this exalted title. It has countless cure*, to its credit which other preparations had failed to benefit. It bring* help to even the most severe cases and brings the patient to a condition of blessed relief. Surely suffering from asthma is needless when a remedy like this ls so easily secured. Husband (shaving)—Bother the raz- or* Wife—What'B the matter now? You are dreadfully Ill-tempered. Husbaud—'''ne rrtor is abominably dull! Wife—Dull? .Why, I ripped up an old skirt with lt yesterday and it cut beautifully. Mlnard's Liniment Cures Diphtheria Apply Zu-Sa-Ptjk wounds aad tore, aad tou wiB Ix surprised how quickly j* slops, the smarting sua wings cue It coven the wound with a layer of pro- teethre halm, kills all poison n«na already la tb* wee-od, aad pevante tthsn ealeriaf. hs tkh Wing fc-tfbal e**M*-m then bu M op from Ow bottom; boa tluuti aad la a wwdarfaOr abort ttaaa Huw-m-dbtualfdl Aa* auk's popduttr Is ***** ** morn, rMt.tion>ii.,.rw«k«ara. Be euro end f« Iii. ml thin,. -tW.Buk-l.rrt.1.1 en eney otcan el Ui. Miller's Worm Powder*, act bo thor* oughly that itomachlc and Intestinal worms are literally ground up and pusb from the child without being noticed and without Inconvenience to tbe sufferer. They arc painless and perfect in action, aud at all tlm- wlll uo found a healtliy medicine, strengthening the inf..ntile stomach and main talning it ln vigorous operation, so that, besides being an effective vermifuge, they are tonlcal and health-giving in tbelr effects. Tho boy answered scornfully, vice to Young Mothers." "Ad- Bo you are going to build another racing yacht? Yes, replied the eminent sportsman, People are easily forgotten, A man. has to go to come trouble ua expense even to keep up bis reputation as a good loser. Ask the average man a simple question and he will make a speech. SCHOOL TEACHERS Always Have Things to Learn Tor many years" I had used coffee and refused to be convinced of Its bad effect upon tbe human system," wrlteB a veteran school teacher. (Tea Ib lust as harmful because lt contain: caffeine, tlie same drug found In coffee). "Ten years ago I was obliged to give u:. my much-loved work In the public schools after years of continuous labor. I had developed a well denied case of chronic coffee poisoning. "The troubles were cont>::pntlon, ilutterlngs of tho heart, a thumping in the top of my head and various parts of my body, twitching of my limbs, shaking of head and. at times after exertion, a general "gone" feeling, with a toper's desire for very strong coffee. I was a nervous wrecV for years. "A short time ago friends came to visit us and they brought : package of Postum with them, and urged me to try lt. 1 was prejudiced because some years hack 1 had drunk a cup of weak, tasteless stuff called Postum which I did not like at all. This time, however, my friend made the Postum according to directions on the package, and it won me. Soon I found myself Improving in a most decided fashion. The odor A boiling coffee no longer tempts me. I am so greatly benefited by Postum that if I continue to improve as I am now, I'll begin to think I have found the Fountain of Perpetual Youth. This is no fi-ncy letter but stubborn facts which I am glad to make known." . , ,, . i Name given by Canadian Postum Co.. pick up the thread of the life of a man I WinrJgor, Ont. Write for a copy of we called Hetherington Number One; *„Tlle Roa(1 t0 Wellville," to follow that thread into tlie past, no* postum noW ,.omes i„ two forms: to look into the futu're alu ■ a certain Regu|ar Poatum—must be well boll*-' hour on a certain day—for in the -u**jej ture It's possible you might come | inaWnt p0stum—ls a soluble pow-. The King of Rome Ar snted A certain Frenchman of spirit onoe found himself ln great distress. It. was necessary to find a means ot live* Uhood, or die in misery. There was a vacant place that was worth ten thousand francs a year. Ho wanted it but how could he get it? It was under the First Empire; the King of Rome was a child In the cradle. The aspirant thought of an ingenious plan to bring about the success of his hopes. Ho wrote a petition, addressed it to the young king, and through the friendship ot a general officer attached to the emperor, got it present'' to Napoleon. The emperor took the petition and seeing the ->uperscr!p*tion, began to smile. Very well, sald'he, let the peti* tlon be carried to him to whom lt ls addressed. Four chamberlains conducted our hero before tlie cradle of tbe Infant king, After a profound bow, he began in a high voice to read his petition. From time to time he bowed before the cradle: As is the manner of Infanta, the child uttered several jnintelllgible Bounds. After havln*, taken his leave respectfully, the petitioner returned to Napoleon, who Bald: Ab, well, what response? Sire, his majesty said nothing. Who says nothing gives consent, said the emperor. The petition is granted. pass, Test: STRATHCONA O peaceful warrior to thy -V. N. U. 990 ..cross Hether!ngton Number Two. He paused a moment. 1 don't suppose you found any traces of thla man wo called Number Two, did you? No, Saluzo replied slowly after a der. A teaspoonful dissolves quickly in n cup of hot water and, with cream and sugar, makes a deilclous beverage instantly. Grocers sell botb kinds. "There's a Kea.on" tor Postum. One gentle itep trom service to long sleep And tho*i crt with tho memories that keep A nation steadfast, loyal to tho best Her hero sonB have by jieir llvos contest. And though Mount Royal and St. Lawrence weep Their Borro.v* to the Rockies echoing steep, Still, still he guides, whose hand unlocked the West. How youth, amid the snows of Labrador Nerved him. one man—one man and yet a host To toll till from the Atlantic seaboard foro Out to tho far Pacific 3 kindly coast His line lie ung, and with that bond of steel Forged a Dominion's and the Empire's weal. —J. D, Symon. The coal man wlll make things warn! for you. even '.f you don't pay his *;■*', Why Collections are Large A pious old lady of our acquaintance devotes the proceeds from the eggs her hens lay on Sundays to tho church. Fortunately for the church nearly all her hens were Sabbath-breakers. Disraeli on Suffrage As early as 1848 Mr. Disraeli said 'n tbe English House ot Commons: In a country governed by a woman —where you allow women to form part of the other estate of the realm—peer- eBses In their own right for example— where you allow women no', only to hold land, but to be ladies of the manor and hold tegal courts—where a woman by law may be a church warden and overseer of the poor—I do not Bee where she has so much to do with the state and church, on what reasons. If you come to right, she has not a, right t' vote. HOW'S THIS? We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any caso of Catarrh that cannot b3 cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. P. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, O. Wc. tie un' lgned have known P. J. Cheney for the last IB years and believe lilm pel actly honorable In all business transactions and financially able to carry o.** any obligation •* -de by his Arm. NATION,*. Ia BANK OF COMMERCB. Toledo, O. Hall's Cntnrrh Cure la taken Internally, netlns directly upon tho bloou and mucous surfaces -' the system. Testimonials sent free. Prl-o li centa per bottle. Sold by all DrugglBts." Take* Hall a Family Pills for constipation. Ons Tilumph Lef. Let women vote, and trousers wear, And carry canes, and crop their hair, And give up chewin* gum and pins, .ind copy all our ewagger Bins. And all our ancient glories share, And say "Ha. ha!" What do I care? Let Women votel Their work with ourc may well compare In competition free and fair. B-t we are safe—excuse these grins— They can't "row whiskers on their chins. Let women te! There is a certain middle-aged bachelor in this town who makes it a prac- tice never to give a tip at a restaurant cr cafe. And jo boasts that the waiters tli ink as well of him and that he never leaves a table without receiving every attention, obsequious bows and a "Thank you, Bir," from the wait- e* who has served lilm. One who doubted this recently did a little gum shoe act after this tiplesS customer last week, to see i" he was, telling the truth. And, suri enough, when the luncheon was finished and the exact amount ot the check paid, all the polite things happened. Then tho amateur detective approached the waiter. That man gave you no tip." be said. No, sir, calt" the waiter. And set you said 'Thank . Vi, sir,' in a loud tone. Yes, sir. Do you thlnlt . want other customers to know that some people don't tip? Counsel for the defense (to client who has been dozing during the verdict)—Wake dp and get out. You're a.ulttod. The Accused—Lor' lumme. Wot! Not guilty? Can't Spare the Time BU—Thoy say that womeu are hardly ever stammerers. Dlx—No; they bave bo much to say that tbey can't stop for lt * * The Wrong Parent ,. Teacher — Tommy, next time yoa are late brlcg an excus* from yoar father. Tommy—Who? Pa? Why he ain't any good at excuses; ma finds him out every time. Minard's Liniment Cures Colds, Etc Reverse Not True Scott—A man may be so effusively pleasant wltb everybody tbat be becomes a nuisance. * Mott—True. But a man who endeavors habitually .to make himself a nuisance never succeeds bv any accident In being pleasant BABY'S OWN TABLETS CURE INDIGESTION Indigestion Is tie of the most com. mon ailments of oblldbool and no other ailment ls mire dangerous. Indigestion paves tbe way to mary other complaints. Baby's Own Tibiets never fall to remo.o childhood Indigestion. Tbey act as gentle laxative; sweeten the stomach; regulate the bowels and make the baby healthy and happy. Concerning tbem Mrs. AlphonBc Pelltt- ler, St. Philippe de Neri, Quo., writea: "I hive used Baby's Own Tablets for Indigestion with great succtBB. Tbey have also proved successful in breaking up colic and simple fevers." Tha Tablets are sol*, by medicine dealers or by mail at 25 cei.ts a box from The %1 Dr Williams' Medicine Co., Brook. J * vllle, Ont. Weakest Cog J What's the lioBt liable to get broka jfj about your automobile? The owner, repl! Mr. Chugglns. Aiguish Do you ever weep over a story. Sometimes, when I get lt back from the p 'dlBbers. Force of Habit Crawford—There Ib uo doubt thai wise tblng is to practice *couomy. Crabshaw—But this Is an extrava*-* gant age, and we seem to be out of", practice. Deaf to Hla Dune There seems to be something the* . matter-with Brown's bearing. Naturally! He's over bis ears Is debt l :i! Ir=Woman's Danger Signals5^ Hot flashes-dlzzinasa, tainting spells, headache, bearing-down feeling and ilia of a kindred nature—are nature'a danger signals. The female disturbance or irregularity back of these calls for help, ahould have immediate care and attention. Otherwise tha delicate female constitution soon breaks down. R~Pr.Herte»g Fgggffig PTCSCriptJOllj ' for stars Uiau* 40 year* bu bMa leading Ita tMaltli mteriias aid to thou- Wk: seals ot weaMB year af tor year thiwaaont Its leaf Ufa. This woadofolly neeesaful rtmeiy inparts strength to tba enthe ajslia- partlralarly totheorfSaudlstinrtlyftaiiiBiai* Nerves are -refreshed. Tbe "stale*, overworked btuiaeu woman, the run-down house-wife, aad tha weary em-won asother of a fssslly—ell will gala strength tnm this futons preseriptioa whtah 40 yean has demomtratedlts effeetiTeaess-ia liquid or tablet tona. ggj-P aTT DEALERS PI MEDIClWEg. Writ. Or. at. V. Keree'e Sfed.lll.tl M th. In****,' H*s*U. ' rci ilriethr C*nfHentl*l-*nd ao chars* The clean tablecloth catches tie tsxt- tv ercaae snot. ** &^".i£^.7l^^ ■V THE ISLA?>7DER. CU1IBERLAND. B.C *? 7%. INVESTMENT B**. Qi» 7% BmLTSTw rVofit-Saariai, Scries-$100, $500, $1000 INVEST.MBNT • w be wuhdrswn any time .Iter one r*»r. on (0 d.y." notice. Bu.lnra. .1 beak ol the., bond, eu.bli.bed 28 yen. Send for .peci.l folder ud toll particolm. e. . * NAT1R,NA,**:. SECURITIES CORPORATION, LIMITED t*onl«d«r.tion tile B.aildi.1, Toroelo. Canada BLACK KNIGHT SASKATCHEWAN SEED FAIR I STOVE POLISH (i A HOUSEWIFE 18 JUDGED BY HER KITCHEN. FOR A BRIGHT 8T0VE AND A BRIGHT REPUTATION. USE BLACK KNIQHT. A Paste NoW/istc I the F. F Oallev (JuuINo Dust I- HAMiLTON.OitT. I Mo Rust B O D V • W A • H B O A EDDY'S WASHBOARDS Have a Special Crimp That Makes Washing Very Easy. Are Easy en Hands and Clothes SOLD WATCH FREE. A atnlshtfomrd ra.ron. effar trom ul MUsllitwd Arm. W. an tlTiai .war Watelua U btoimnd. ol ptwpl. aU tr* tba world .. e hoes pdna-l'Mm.D*. How la roue ebaanM lo obtain on.. Write BOW, anclMlni u o.nta (or on. ol ear 'Mhloaebt. L.dlaa* lout Ou.rd., er Otots' Alh.ru, Mnt Mnlu. rsli I. -tu with th. w.l-11, ffhleh will b. Bin. Vet. tlbm w.tahM u. ri.r-a.itMd Sa. TMnl. ahould rou tu. to- TanUn ot oar inarral. In. etT.r. Wa .wot ne to ull loot 'rt.o«la .tout os ud ahow th.ro In. MAotllol ..tch. Don't think thi. tthe too food to r. tn., tint Mnd SS e.nt. tod*, .nd nl. . Fra. W.teh. To. Will h. tltMMl- WIUIMIa 1 HMD, Wi.te.1, J...ll.ri (Dwt. IU I. W, ComnllU Bonl, London, M., A Paradoxical Plot He's no good, but how nro wo going to get rid of him? a. Why, make lt too hot for him. All right; we'll freeze him out. Mlnard's Liniment Cures Distemper. Correct Sunday-school teacher—Benny, can you tell me what a prophet Is? Benny—Buying something for a dime and selling It for a quarter. Not Today Mary bad a little lamb, Observe the tense, we pray, For with the p ices that prevail It couldn't be today. Radium Oree Whatever present doubt may exist about the value of radium in the treatment of cancer, there can be none about the fact that Its known properties warrant the belief that it has great curative possibilities. Just now the amount available for experimental purposes, whether ln laboratories or hospitals is limited, and progress is retorted for that reason. Unfortunately, radium bearing ores are Infrequent and those that bave been located are being used for private profit rather than general advantage. It ls therefore well that a measure has been introduced Into the United States congress providing for the withdrawal of such ores from Individual location. The bill Is meeting with strong opposition, but the temper of the times is against the cornering of what may prove to bo an invaluable remedy for some of tho worst and most Intractable diseases that affllot mankind. The Girl Bread-winners Society Goselp Percy Plentyplunks—I hear strange stories about how Betty treat.] ber husband. Marigold Malaprop—Yes; they say ahe kisses him ln the parlor and kicks him ln tbe basement. An American motoring through small Scotch town was pulled up for excessive speiJ. Didn't you see that notice: Dead Slow? Inquired the policeman. 'Course I did, returned the Yankee, but I thought lt referred to your tawn. BLUE AND DISCOURAGED Mrs. Hamilton Tells How She Finally Found Health in Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Warren. Ind.-"I was bothered terribly with female weakness. Ihadpalns and was not regular, ' my head ached all the tlmo, I had bearing; down pains and my back hurt me the biggest part of the time, I waa dizzy and had weak feelings when I would stoop over, it hurt me to walk any distance and I felt blue and discouraged. "I began taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and am now in good health. If it had not been for that medicine I would have been in my grave a longtime ago."—Mrs. Artie E. _ Hamilton, R.P.D. No. C. Warren, Ind. Another Case. Esmond, R.I.—"I write to tell you how much good your medicine has done me and to let other women know that there is help for them. I suffered with bearing down pains, headache, was irregular and felt blue and depressed all tho time. I took Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and commenced to gain in a ahort time and I am a well woman today. I am on my feet from early morning until late 11 night running a boarding house and do all my own work. I hope that mnny suffering women will try your medicine. It makes happier wives snd mothers." Mrs. Anna Ham. SEN. Esmond. Rhode Island, Wlut a change las taken place within the last quarter of a century In the method of life of the daughters in the family! From the quiet and secluded home the girls hate bone out to office, store or factory to mingle with the great crowd of workers, and whether by 'jrnin or muscle, to feel the strain and fatlguo of the breadwinner. Tills revolutionary chango in the method of life has not proved beneficial to health a*< vigor, and in the surging crowd you find many a pale, anaemic face, and .r.any an emaciated Hgure. Tbe blood get* thin and watery, the digestive system becomes deranged, the appetite falls, and the starved nerves tell of their condition by neuralgic pains and bodily aches. Dr. Chase's Nerve Food Is needed, and nothing can so quickly restore health- and vigor to the body and bring back the healthful glow to the wan cheek. Father and daughter had Just returned after their tour of Italy, and were giving their first at home. Oh, how very adorable your holiday must have been! gushed an acidulated spinster to thc daughter. Y'es, answered the girl. The Italian cities were beautiful, but daddy liked Venice best ot all. Ah, replied the A. S. slightly raising her voice, and casting fond eyes in dad* dy's direction, I can readily understand how your father revelled in tlie wealth of color and the abundance of art that marks lovely Venice. I sup pose most of his time was spent viewing the art wonders of the city? Oh, no, answered the daughter roguishly, Daddy liked the place because he could sit in the hotel aud fish from tho window. W. N. U. 990 After a Qood .'deal Hostess—Another plec of mince pie, Oeorgie? Just a*, small piece? Oeorgie (reluctantly)—No, thanks. I could chew lt, but I couldn't swallow lt. . Mme. Emmy Destlnn, the prima donna who sang for a cinematograph company recently In a llpn's cfgo, has received for this performance the largest salary ever paid to a singer. For singing a single aria from "Mlgnon sho "has been paid 112,500. Sho was in the cage exactly five minutes, so that the payment works out at (2,500 a-minute. In addition to this, tbo film company had to Insure her for 1125,000 against death cr injury. Stranger—Did a pedes'-lcn pass this way a few minutes ago? r -anger—No, sor. I htive been right outer this tster patch mor'n a bower, nnd notter blamed thing has passed 'ecpt one solitary man, an' he was tramping 'erlong on foot. Mrs. Ernest Hart, the woman sclen- list of England who discover d the new system of waterproofing which made washable banknotes possible, ls the presiding genius in a factory which is erected in London to tin. through some of the chemical processes she has perfected. Splendid Exhibits and Great Interest Taken In the Competition The annual Provincial Seed Fair for the Province of Saskatchewan, which was held durLag the last two weeks ln January, proved to be the finest exhibit ot good seed that has ever been shown ln Saskatchewan and doubtless that haa ever been shown anywhere as a distinctly seed fair. The classes | were exceedingly well filled. There were fourty four exhibits of wheat and notwithstanding the fact that the f& number of classes ad sections have *Vl been greatly Increased under thla year's prize list, scarcely a section was unrepresented. It ls notable tbat tbcre was an excellent exhibit ot field peas, the various classes, and also corn. The Judges, James Murray, General Manager of the South Alberta Whent Lands Co., T. J. Harrison, Superintendent of the experimental farm, Indian Head, and Frank Heed, representative of the Dominion Seed branch, declared that the exhibit was superior to any they had seen. The list of prize winners ls herewith appended Red Fife Wheat (Winning ■*, Prize In Standing Fields Competition) 1st, Moose Jaw Agricultural Society, Moose Jaw; 2nd, Davis Brothers, Perdue; 3rd, E. A. Frederick, Maple Creek; 4th, R. H. Carter, Fort Qu'- Appellej 6th, Valentin Unterschuts, Melville; 6th, The Hall Farm, Bluchers 7th, W. R. Abbott, Maple Creek. Marquis Wheat (Winning a Prize In Standing Fields Competition) 1st, Herbert Sharon, KInley; 2nd, J. J. Lanigan, Elfros; 3rd, Wm. Pain, Howell; 4th, J«U Turnbull, Moffatt; 5th, John Illingwortb & Sons, Roe- cllffe; 6th, David Lalng, Stockholm; 7th, Wm. Barnett, Elfros; 8th, Leon Dionne, Vonda. Red Fife (Open to All) 1st, J. J. Lanigan, Elfros; 2nd, Moose Jaw Agricultural Society, Moose Jaw; 3rd, Wm. McDermid, Halcyonla; 4th, Alex Lalng, Stockholm; 5th, L. H. Awde, Howard; 6th, O. B. Stauffer, Areola; 7th, Robert Fraser, Church- bridge; 8th, Max Schnltter, Nutans. Marquis Wheat (Open to All) 1st, Cutler Brothers, Rouleau; 2nd, Wm. Henley & Sons, Qu'Appelle; 3rd, Jas. H. Newsome, Lumsden; 4th, W. H. Reddlck, Maple Creek; 5th, J. J. Lanigan, Elfros; 6th, E* L. Plank, Rouleau; 7th, Gus. Weppler, Vanguard; 8th, John Turnbull, Moilatt. Any Other Named Variety of Spring Wheat 1st, Wm. Blesenthal, Windthorst; 2nd, Adam Little, Dlsley; 3rd, R. 0. Krleser, Imperial; 4th, Davis Brothers, Perdue; 5th, Wilfrid Wilde, Broadview. Any Named Variety of Winter Wheat 1st, E. J. BiessickB, Cotham. Class of Championship "Farm Crops Trophy and 125.00 Gold medal." won by Cutler Brothers, Rouleau, Sask. The Purity Flour Cup for best bus. of Red Fife, .won by J. J. Lanigan, Elfros, Sask. Tbe Millers Cup for the best bushel of prize winning wheat to be determined by a milling and baking test without regard for Its value as seed. Results will be made kuown later. White Oats winning prize ln Standing Fields Competition. Competition In 1913. 1st, Samuel Stoltz, Nokomis, Sask. White Oats Long (Banner Oats) 1st. O. W. Williams, Vanguard; 2nd, C. Olson, Spy Hill; 3rd, E. L. Plank, Rouleau; 4th, A. Hardy, Kilolnhurst; 5tb, W. E. Caery, Windthorst; 6th, Max Schnltter, Nutans; 7th, Joseph Drury, Stoughton. White Oats Medium (Abundance Oats) 1st, Cutler Brothers, Rouleau; 2nd. Wm. Hastle, Foam Lake; 3rd, S. A. Lord, Redvers; 4th, Cashmere Brothers, Maple Creek; 5th, Wilfrid Wilde, Broadview; 6th, J. G. Lewthwalte, Redvers; 7th, Samuel Stoltz, Nokomis; 8th, T. Henry Hood, Wolseley. White Oats Short (Victory Oats) 1st, Geo. A. Harris, Howard; 2nd, A. Austman, Spy Hill. Oats (Any Other Named Variety) 1st, Wilfrid Wilde, Broadview. Six Rowed Earley (Any Named Variety) 1st, Max Schnltter, Nutana; 2nd, Herbert Sharon, KInley; 3rd, Valentin Unerschutz, Melvilte. Two Rowed Barley (Duck Billed Type) 1st, McDonald & Harrison, Fort Qu'Appelle; 2nd, Ashton Stoncman, Mortlach; 3rd, W. H. Beesley, Bel- beck; 4th, T*. H. K. Pain, Vonda. Two Rowed Barley (Chevalier Type) 1st, Robt. N. Douglas, Tantallon; championship tho Brewers Typo Trophy and ?26.00 gold medul, won by McDonald and Harrison, Fort Qu'Appelle. Flax (Any Variety) 1st, A. Hardy, Klloulhurst; 2nd, Roy F. Langton, Maplo Crook; 3rd, O. \\V. Williams, Vanguard; 4th, Mooso Jaw Agricultural Society, Moose Jaw. Peaa 1st, F. J. Dash, Hillesden; 2nd, E. M. Evans, Saskatooi. Corn 1st, Cutler Brothers, Rouleau; 2nd, E. L. Plank, Rouleau. Timothy 1st, C. W. May, Windthorst; 2nd, S. W. Burns, Stoughton; 3rd, A. Neville, Cottonwood; 2nd, Jeremiah Coffey, Dalesboro. Western Rye Grass 1st, W. J. Crelghton, Stalwart; 2nd, T. W. Burns, Stoughton. Potatoes (Any Late White) 1st, Wm. Temple Way, Broadview; 2nd, The Hall i'arm, Blucher; 3rd, E. N. Evans, Saskatoon. Potatoes (Any Late Pink) 1st, E. N. Evans, Saskatoon. Potatoes (Any Early White) 1st, E. N. Evans, Saskatoon; Chlnsee Soldiers Good Fighters Till within th* last iwo yeara or ao, the general Impression waa that the Chinese soldier waa Intended to run away. The revolution of 1911 dissipated some of tils absurdity. The events of tbe present year have dispersed the remainder. It ta now recognized that there Is no finer material than that which could be selected from among the sturdier of China's sons. Nor ls there any province lacking. Nothing Is want 1 but training, arms ot precision, good leading and a good cause. With these China could well hold Its owaa. The Improvements that bave been made during recent years In such things .can be appreciated only by those' wbo know wbat tbe old troops from tbe Bannermen downward, were like. "SUPPING FCJLLS*- Or abortion, In time, of some form of ,lli,.oniser among you? brood ineu-e* can bo stopped and other mares prevented from losing eolts by using "SPOHN'S." lt rleans tho whole body from germs of disease, tones up the ac.-.tcai of all weans and does not '"physic." Give lt to nmres In foal or out al onv lime, for lt la absolutely safe at all times for all horses at all ages and under all conditions. It Is well to clvo 'tha CL-RE several weeks before foaling time. Also .ate for the baby colt. All druggists. SPOHN MEDICAL CO., Chemists and r.actcr'olocisf Goshen. Ind., U.^ A 2nd, Consolation Another good thing about being a vegetarian Is that wben the price of hen eggs Is prohibitive' ono can eat tliaa nests. Max Schnltter, Saskatoon, Its Origin Moses tapped the rock. Hitting the hard stuff, oh"? grinned Whceses, early ancestor oi a column conductor. HOW PEOPLE FEEL When They Have TAPE WORM Tape worm ls bred from a parasite. This parasite ls a ere. ture male and female ln one. It ls of pear shape, having two, four and six tuckers, lt lays the eggs, which are only connected together with slime. They develop and form a body, which ls tho worm. Each joint ts an individual having a sucker or mouth. The worm grows much longer thnn the bowelB where lt ls located, and sometimes a whole colony ot them are found, enough to fill a quart of solid worm, and when put in a bucket of water would apparently fill lt. It Is the hardest task In the world to destroy this parasite without doing Injury lo the Individual who may be s unfortunate as to have lt, aa the parasite clings, to the bowels, freeing Itself fiom the body of tlio worm, and remains there to breed another. It is an internal demon, and causes Its victim to suffer all the symptoms of disease Imaginable. The cleverest phy- Blclans are led to believe tho patient Is suffering from some other disease as nearly every person has different symptoms. Some have been treated for cancer of the bowels, consumption of the bowels, consumption of tbe lungs, chronic dyspepsia, nervous prostration, melancholia hypochondria, hysteria, Inflammation of bowels, appendicitis, and other complaints, when one or more of these internal demons wero eating their lives away. Prof. Mulvene; has made the discovery to free the victim of this mons* ter, without Injury to the system, destroying the parasite as well as expelling the worm with one dose of medicine without any previous starvation. Visit his office, where be has ln his possession the most wonderful collect lon of these death-dealing monsters In the world, which have been expelled from hundreds of people by his famous remedy, some bottles containing colonies of worms, and anyone seeing them cannot Imagine how a person could possibly live with them in his bowels. It ls surprising the number of peoplo that have them. Thousands have them and are not aware of the fact. The letters and testimonial*, the Professor bas in his possession are enough to convince us of t. Is alarming fact. Some of the most prominent symptoms are ravenous appetite, dizzy spells, headaches, cramps 1.. the bowels, a feeling of something moving in the bowels, also a feeling as though something was crawling up the throat. The only certainty of having one in the system is when segments or joints sre seen, which come away almost any time. They are flat, and from three-quarters of an Inch to an Inch Ions*, which have often been "mistaken for pin worms by those who do not know the inference. There nre many otber feelingB of distress wh'.ch would take too longto enrnierate. Strange to say, some people of strong constitution have very little distress. Prof. Mulvenoy's world famous Tape Worm Extermlnatoi Is safe, sure and harmless. No starvation, no danger, Is not disagreeable to take. One dose nearly always effects a cure. Further information free.. Send stamped envelope or call at 167 Dundas 8treet. Prof. R. L. Mulvcney, Toron to. Ont. FARMERS Can always make sure ef getting the highest ericas fer ■AH.LIY and FLAX, Ly .hipping, their car lo.a to FOR", PORT ARTHUR and having th.m told on commission by WHBAT, OAT», WILLIAM AND THOMPSON. SONS AND COMPANY THE WtLL-KNOWN FARME.W A0ENT8 ADDRESS T00-701 Y„ GRAIN EXCHANOE, WINNIPEQ i \\. "Look Ont for the Cars-' * when crossing a nil* road track—lt'i tht only way to id Accidents ^TWr-0 1-Bv- imm Barbaric Gloom ' The savage said; "I really find Mine ls a gloomy lot; They loot me if I'm good and kind And shoot me if I'm not! Make a Note of This Persons don't mako their own faces, and It's no more my fault If mine ls a good one that It Is other people's fault If theirs ls a bad one. Mlnard'a Liniment Curea Garget In Cows Counsel (examining domestic In a breach of promise case)—Was tbe defendant's air who., lie promised to marry you perfectly serious or oue of levity and jocularity? Plaintiff—If you please, sir, lt was all ruffled with him running his hands through It. You misapprehend my meaning, said counsel. Was the promise made In all utter sincerity? No, sir; it was made in tlio wash- house, replied tht plaintiff, amid roars of laughter. I kept my head when I fell Into the water, obBerv.-d the young man. How fortunate, replied the caustic maid. It must.li.avo helped you so nicely to float. No man or woman should hobble painfully about because of corns when so certain a relief is at hand as Ilol- loway's Corn Cure. Wouldn't It be feasable for the American colleagues to Institute a course leading to, say the degree of D.P.C. that is, Doctor of Participal Constructions. Murphy was assistant cook on board a trooper bound for India. The first morning ho forgot to wash the holler out after breakfast, consequently there were tea leaves on the surface of the soup when dlnnei was served. To clear himself of the blame .ie went to fie respective messes and said: If yez folnd an. tay leaves ln the soup you'll know it's mint. Evad ng the Question Mistress—Are you a good cook? Applicant—Ycs'ni. I go to church every Sunday. Rcolp'oolty If women with her wicked wiles Secures the vote she cannot lack, We men must uri,e a change In styles To mako ber do us ud the back. M. Fountalnncn hod been calling upon May for six months. One evening the girl's mother met him at the door. Young man, she Bald belligerently, I want to ltnow what your Intentions are. I—er—Ma'am, stammered the youth backing away. My—er—intentions, I may say are entirely peaceable. qX******m*%**A*%***m*\\ The .upr.m. thrill i tlon ef an Ocean voyage joyment of the luxorlc roundlngs, so comfortable cheerful. Is doubly apprecli whan comfort la enured. THE OLD WEt-lAB WIS Hot Air My wife made it hot for me this morning. How was that? I insisted en her getting up to conceal a lot of ignorance. An Always Ready PHI.—To those ot regular habit medicine ls of little concern, but the great majority of men are not of regular habit. The worry and cares of 'mslness prevent it, and out of the Irregularity of life comes dyspepsia, Indigestion, liver and kidney troubles as a protest. The rundown system demands a corrective and there ls nono better than l'arnie* lee's Vegetable Pills. They are simple ln their composition and can be taken by thc most delicately constituted. Another Sign of Old Age When you begin to wish tbat all your rooms were on the ground floor you are beginning to become old. Probably ■Blx—I see that someone lu getting up a "Woman's Dictionary." Dlx—More words ln lt, I suppose. What Did he Mean Sho—Do you remember how you used tccnll mo your angel before we were married? Ho—Yes, dear; and I wondor how you ever consented to marry such a blundering old fool. TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money it It falls to euro. E. W. DROVE'S signature is on each box. 26c. Injonslderat- Jones—The widow of that commuter killed in the wreck hns been awarded $00,000 damages. Ills Wife—And I've been trying to have you move to the suburbs for months, you mean thing! haa aa .nvtabl. re-iord, wall .anted by !u long .xp.rlcnc. and maintained by Its careful man- agem.QL Yon Would Do Well whea travel..nt. or If landlnc for relatives or frlendt, to iee that the Damage Ii booked via THE CUNARD CANADIAN SERVICE whloh. with added accommodation, olt.r. (er yeur t.lectloa a mo.t oomrlet. Hit of sailing, ea NEW, PALATIAL Steamer., et latest design and appointments, o.rrylng ena class (II) Cabin aee third class enly. The Cunard Company else maintain service. I el-teen New York, queenstown. 1' tah guard. Liverpool Boston, Queenstown, Fl.hguard. Liverpool. Naw Yorlr> Mediterranean, Adriatic Including tha faateit ataamera In the world. "Lu.ttanla" and "Maura. tanHu* "Itaura- Now building fer Canadian Sendee! 1,9. "ACHAX1A"—1..000 Tou Details of sailings and Internet- ing. Illustrated literature mar be obtained from any Hallway or Btaamahlp Agent, er by wrltlnw TUM CXntkKD STKAMSHIP COMPANY, LTD. *M Mala St., Wlanlp.g, Haa. y*ww *»** ******** A Matter of Pastry Toindlk—Taie woman of tho present, day can't make such pies aa our mo thors did. MoClammy—No, It's a lost tart. Lake Louise, ln the Canadian Itock> les, 31 miles **est of Banff, Ib considered one o.' the most beautiful luket in the world. Shiloh quickly atop, coughs, tha throat and lung*. and he.ll as cent* In the Era <-! "Social" Justice Judge—Yours ls a very serloui crime, my man. Fifty years ago 11 was a hanging matter. Horse Thief—Well, your honor, fifty years hence It tuay'nt be ., crime at ail. Dead Mouse Causes Deat.t Frightened by n dead mouse which school friend was dangling upon ■ pleco of string, Ethel Asttuli, nine, of Bertha street, Uolton, steppo*. suddenly into the roadway and was killed by n passing wugon. On an Overhead i rolley The street car conductor was very Impatient. He was waiting for an elderly and very stout lady to board his car, when she suddenly exclaimed: Conductor, conductor, will I get a shock If I stop on that rail? He quietly answered: No, lady, ,iot unless you* put ybur other foot on tho trolley wire. Between Friends Alice-Somehow Jack cannot eeem to get up courage to proposo. Mario—Perhaps he's afraid you'd say yes. Suggestion by the Defence Court (to prosecutor)—Then you recognize this handkerchief us the on* which was Btolen? Prosecutor—vcs, your honor. Court—.".nd yet It Isn't thc only , handkerchief of the sort In the world. See, this one I ' avo tu my pocket il exactly like It. Prosecutor- Very likely, your honor, there were two Btolen. Not Worth the Wear and Tear The Boggar—Oh, Lady—a halfpenny —but what a pity to open a beautiful bag for such a trifle. MARVELOUS BALSAMIC ESSENCES CURE CATARRH NO DRUGS TO TAKE-A DIRECT BREATHING CURE Statistics Prove Ninety-Seven Per Cent, of Canada's Population la Infested With the Germs of Catarrh This dlsenso ls most dangerous-owing to Its tendency to extend to the Bronchial tubes and lungs, where lt causes Consumption. Unfortunately the people havt bad faith In sprays, ointments and snuffs, which can't possibly cure, nnd In consequence catarrhal disease has become a national curse. Science ls advancing every day, nnd fortunately a remedy lias been discovered that not only cures but prevents Catarrh. TMb new treatment 'Catarrhozone" has sufficient power to kill the* germs of Bronchitis, Catarrh aud Asthma. It contains pure pine to the remotest part of the nose, throat snd lungs, carrying hcalth-glrinr,' medication to every spot that Is tainted or weak. You lon't take Catarrhozone like cough mixture—you Inhale Its healing vapoi tt the mouth and lt Bpreads all through the breathing organs, sootlilns and curing wherever Catarrh exists. This is nature's way of supplying the richest balsams, the purest antiseptics known to science. A sneezing cold is cured In ten minutes. A harsh cough ls eased in an hour, the most ofTt-slve catarrh il thoroughly drawn from the system. For Asth. i and Bronchial Irrllation nothing can equal Catarrhozone—every physician and druggie; Bays so, and we advise our readers to try thii treatment If suffering wil). n winter 111. Tho complete outfit costs $100*. ossetices and keullnr. balsams that col medium size COc. at all dealers- .mm IflailRPKR, t't'Ulhritl AHi), r>.<* THE ISLANDER P shed every Saturday at Cumberland, Vancouver Island, B.C., by THE ISLANDER PRINTING AND PUBLISHING COMPANY Edward*, W. Bickle, Edit*?". Subscription: $1.50, payable in advance. Advertising Rates furnished on application To Correspondents : The Editor does not hold himself responsible for views expressed by correspondents. No letters will be published in lhe Islander except over the writer's signature. The Editor reserves the right to refuse publication of any letter. SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 1914. The reckless waste which characterized the conbtruction of the National Transcontinental Railway by the Laurier Government has defeated the purpose for which the railway was undertaken. The building of the National Transcontinental Railway was to have lowered freight rates. The cost of the road has been so great, by reason of the incompetence of the builders, that low freight rates will be an impossibility. This situation was made abundantly clear to the country in the annual railway budget presented to Parliament by the acting Minister of Railways and Canals, Hon. J. D. Reid. After presenting to the House a detailed statement of the cost, he quoted the opinion of Mr. W. F. Tye, a recognized authority, as follows:— "The object for which the Transcontinental must have been built was to give a good, rapid passenger and freight service between the East and the West, and, above all, to secure the most economical means of moving traffic bet ween the West and the East, and vice versa, Or, in oth er words, to build a road that would permit of freight being handled at the very lowest possible cost. The actual cost of handling traffic is the cost of operation plus the fixed charges. A railway can handle traffic at the least cost when the sum of operating expenses and the fixed charges is the least sum. Any increase in fixed charges which does not reduce the operating expenses by the same or a greater sum is an added burden for the road to carry, and means an added amount to freight rates." "Each and every one of these extravagances, which have already been paid for by the people of Canada," said Dr, Reid, 'become fixed charges, and will be paid for again by the people of Canada many times over in the shape of inflated freight rates necessary on account of the enormous cost of the railway." It will thus be seen that the whole object of the construction of the railway has been defeated by the reckless extravagance and mismanagement of those responsible, and this responsibility rests heaviest on that Government which undertook to appoint a Commission to manage the construction of this 1,800 miles of railway.no one member of which had any experience of railway building or construction. "Having been a member of this House at the time, I believed the Government of the day were going into this matter blindly. I beleivj that if tha Grand Trunk Pacific had been permitted to carry* out the charter as purposed by them when they came to Parliament, viz. to build a line from North Bay through to the coast, at least one hundred million dollars would have been saved to the people of Canada. "I am glad the Investigating Commission was appointed. It has verified the contentions of those who opposed the plan as brought down at that time. I am glad the Commission was appointed to show the people the gross extravagance that prevailed throughout this whole work. It is to be re. greted that it has turned out as it has, for the reason that the object, as stated by the then Prime Minister (Sir Wilfred Laurier), was to be the reduction of freight rates, is totally defeated, and, instead of being able to reduce the rate to people, if this road is to earn any portion of the interest on the money invested, freight rates will be kept at such a figure that I fear reduction will be extremely difficult." The figures given to the House by the Minister are the most damning proof of the carnival of waste which went on under the Laurier Government. The total outlay on the National Transcontinental construction between Moncton and Winnipeg up to 31st December, 1913, has been $140,562,- 147. Of* this amount $10,314,994.05 has been expended during the first nine months of the current fiscal year. It is estimated it will cost $20,745,653 to complete the section between Moncton and Winnipeg. This $20,745,653 added to the $140,562,147 makes a total of $161,307,800, which is the estimate of what the road will cost when it is finally completed. But this by no means represents the total cost to the country. For seven years after completion the line is to be operated by the Grand Trunk Pacific without rental. For three years more, unless the road is earning the rental charge the company does not need to pay, the interest being capitalized. For the rest of the fifty year lease the Grand Trunk Pacific pays rental at the rate of 3 per cent on the cost* of construction. Dr. Reid gave the House the following statement, showing the cost of the Eastern Division of the National Transcontinental Railway, for the purpose of basing the amount of annual rental which the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway will be required to pay under their agreement. Based on the estimated cost submitted by the chief engineer at $161,307- 800, and on the supposition that the road will be completed and handed over to the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway on the 1st January, 1915, and capitalizing the expenditure at 3 per cent, as provided in the agreement, for the purpose of the rental, the figures are: Estimated cost of completed road exclusive of interest at December 31st, 1914 / $161,307,800.00 Interest during construction at 3 per cent to December 31st, 1913 15,136,289.00 Estimated interest on expenditure to December 31st, 1914 5,293,322.67 Capital cost for rental purposes at January 1 •- 1915 $181,737,411.67 Interest on $181,737,411.67 at 3 per cent capitalized for 7 years(January 1,1915 to December 31st, 1922) 41,776.681.31 Capital cost estimated to January 1st, 1923, for rental purposes. * * $223,514,092.98 Rental based on above $ 6,705,422.79 If the road does not earn 3 per cent in excess of working expenditure for the three years ending December 31st 1925, and the interest is added to capital for those three years, adding $20,725,791.30 to capital cost, making an estimated cost of the railway for rental purposes $244,239,884.28. Upon this last the Grand Trunk Railway would be required under the agreement, to pay an annual rental of $7,327,196.- 54. It is this tremendously heavy rental which will make low freight rates on the Transcontinental a practical impossibility. Dr. Reid's statement revealed another source of trouble in the Transcontinental situation from a public standpoint: The Grand Trunk Pacific pays rental at only 3 per cent on the cost of construction. The money put into the building of the road costs the people of Canada 3 1-2 per cent. This means, on the expenditure to 31st December, 1914, that there will be a clear loss to the country of $3,393,230;33 and this will continue throughout the term of the lease, which is for fifty years. During the entire period of fifty years this loss will amount to *?908,687.00 per annum, or a total of $45,433'900.00 for the entire term of the lease. In all this statement of ruinous cost, no allowance has been made for the i<17,000,000, which, according to estimates of engineers, will be required for the reconstruction of the Quebec bridge. Added to the cost of the Transcontinental that would produce a grand total of #78,307,800. And even then the tale is not told. The Laurier Government spent on the old Quebec bridge ■?6,456,546.44. The bridge fell into the St. Lawrence, the cost cannot be charged up in the total UDon which the government can collect a rental. It is a total loss to the people. The present government, as indicated in Dr. Reid's statement, has practically completed the Transcontinental between Moncton and Winnipeg, The rails have all been laid. Between Moncton and Levis a distance of 460.4 miles, have been taken over from the contractors as fully complete, The remaining 1,344 miles are nearing completion. Rails have been laid. It requires some ballasting and a number of steel bridges to be placed in position, some station houses to be built, and other works that will be complete and ready for operation during the present season. The Quebec bridge will be completed by the end of 1917. Till then the connection between the two sides of the St. Lawrence will be by car ferry. The ferry is launched and the piers are under construction. On the western division (Grand Trunk Pacific) work is being rushed, and it is expected that the steel will be connected by June next. Charles G. Callin Accountant & Auditor ESTATES MANAGED RENTS COLLECTED Land Registry Office Work a Speciality COURTENAY, B. C. PHONES 42 & 48 mm "THE SQUARE DEALING HOUSE" ial Dili FOR EIGHT DAYS FROM SATURDAY 18th TO 25th Men's Pit Hose *w\\i?m, for cash 25c. Men's Mixed Heather Hose, Imported Divet 2 XVCS* 25c. Men's Neckties ReBvles75c for cash 50c. Men's Silkette Underwear ™ $1.25 See our Straw Hats for Men and Boys. Macfarlane Bros., Ltd. " The Square Dealing House " Phone 10 P.O. Box 100 <§> Cumberland, B.C. Eastern Suits to Order from $15.00 to $25.00. WHY PAY MORE These prices are 20 per cent, lower than any house in Cumberland. 200 Samples to select from. Fit Guaranteed. P. DUNN.E, SSSF1 THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE «»*.*»****.*» SIR EDMUND WALKER,C.V.O„Ll.D.D.C^Prealdent ALEXANDEK LAIRD, General Manager JOHN AIRD.JWt General CAPITAL, $15,000,000 RESERVE FUND, $13,500,000 SAVINGS BANK ACCOUNTS Interest at the current rate is allowed on all deposits of $1 and upward**. Careful attention is given to every account. Small account* are welcomed. Accounts may be opened and operated by mail. Accounts may be opened in the names of two or more persons, with- drawals to be made by any one of them or by the survivor. 811 CUMBERLAND BRANCH. W. T. WHITE, Manager. HongChongCo. DRY GOODS BOOTS and SHO.ES CHINATOWN, West Cumberland Branch Store at Bevan a •it-it ivuierrp, ri-i-iTmini, b. c. The Popular Beer of the day is The Silver Spring and now on draught at the NewEngland Hotel JOSEPH WALKER Proprietor. l/unsmuir Avenue Cumberland B.O. Try it and be convinced, you will drink no other. Awarded Four Gold Medals B. C, Agricultural Association 1910 & 1913 for Purity and Quality. For Sale in Bottles at all Leading Hotels. Silver Spring Brewery Ltd. Synopsis ot Coal Mining Regulations COAL miniim .mlits of thu Dominion in ManitubM, Sukatchawitii and Alberta, the Yukon Territory, ttieN-*rth-«est Tarri torieiandina portion of the Province nf British Columbia, may be leased for a term of twenty-one yeara at an annual rental of flan acre. Not more than 2,600 acres will be leased to oue applicant Application for a lease must be made by the applicant in person tn the Agent ur sub Agent of tbe district tu which the rights applied for are situated. In surveyed territory the land must be described by sections,or lo^al subdivisions of sections, snd in unsurveyed >errito*y the tract applied for shall be staked uut by theapp'ioaiit himself. Etch application must be aceompanied by a fee of $5 which will be refunded if the rights applied forare not available, but not otherwise. A royalty shall be paid on Ihe merchantable output uf the mine at the rate of live cents per ton. The person operating the mine shall furnish the Agent with sworn returns ac counting fur the full quantity of merch* antablecoalmined and pay the royalty thereon. If the coal miniag rights are nut being operated, such returns shall be furnished at least once a year. The lease will iuolude the coal mining rights only, but the lessee may be permitted to purchase whatever available aur face rights may be considered necessary forthe working of the mine at the rate of $l0.00anacre. Fur full information application chould he made to the Secretary uf the Department of the Interior, Ottawa, or tn any Agent or Suh Am ni* ofDominion Lauds. W. W. CORY, Deputy Minister of i he Inteitor. N.H- Unauthorized publication of this advertisement will nut hi paid for. WOOD /for SALE aVPLY Thomas Pearce Happy Valley PHONE L8-6 E. L. SAUNDERS PRACTICAL BOOT AND SHOEMAKER Orders Receive Prompt Attention Repairing a Specialty West Cumberland Pendants, Necklaces Watches Cut Glass, Cutlery Silverware MAGAZINES & ALL THE LATEST BOOKS T. D. McLEAN THE LEADING JEWELER Cumberland, B. C. Buy yourself a Home near No. 8 MINE The Ideal Store NEW SHOES The first shipment of our spring stock of shoes have arrived in Men's Tan and Black Button Ladies Tan, Gun Metal, and Navy Blue Suede in Lace & Button Watch for our-Sa'e of Odds and Ends after Stock-Taking. The Ideal Store Next door to Tarbells. MMiaaMMaiMMMilMlaVMIMMIMr NEW GOODS I NEW STOCK OF UNOLEUM and, WALL PAPERS 1914 Patterns just opened out. A full line of Furniture, House Furnishings, Beds and Bedding, Stoves and Ranges always on hand DUNSMU.R AVENUE A. McKlNNON K m LAND> B C- THE FURNITURE STORE BEST ON VANCOUVER ISLAND Blocks, from one acre to eight acres, $200 per acre and upwards Finest Homesites in Comox District FOR PARTICULARS APPLY TO It Up-to-Date Millinery Mrs. John Gillespie Union Street Cumberland,!!?. C. Capital Paid Up 111,660,000 Roserve Fund *l3,0O0.OOO THE ROYAL BANK OF 6ANADA Drafts issued In any currency, payable all over the world SPECIAL ATTENTION paid to SAVINGS ACCOUNTS and Interest at highest current rates allowed on deposits of $1 and upwards. CUMBERLAND, B. C, Branch - - - OPEN DAILY UNION WHARE, Sub-Branch, OPEN TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS D. M. MORRISON, Manager. COURTENAY, B. C, Branch, OPEN DAILY. E. H. HARDWICKE, Manager. T. E. BATE Hardware, Garden Implements, Tools Paints, Varnishes, Wallpaper etc., etc. Stoves and Ranges CUMBERLAND, B.C. HOTEL UNION 0 P P 0 S I T E R AI L W A V S T A T10 N First CUss in every respect. Perfect Cuisine Headquarters for Tourists and Sportsmen Wines Liquors and Cigars John N. McLeod, Proprietor When In CiainlH-rliuiil mako Uu* Ihilon v.mr liaii]i|uarl.ra Marocchi Bros GR OCER S AND B A K ERS Agents for Pilsener Beer GEORGE K0N0 REAL ESTATE HEAD OFFICE: 627 Pandora Street, Victoria, B.C. BRANCH OFFICE, P.O. Box, 434, Cumberland. B.C. Contracting, etc., Lnnd Clearing, Sawmill Labor Supplied, Logging Camp, Railway and General Contractor. •m-u* TSTiAxnr.iL Cumberland, B.C. Kidneys Cured or Money Baok Thero is no risk In buying GIN TILLS. They aro Bold on a positivo guarantee thatthcywUlcuioallKidnoyandl'laddcT . Troubles, Rheumatism ana (Sciatica, Bain In tho Back, eto. It, alter I taking 6 boxes, vou can honestly Bay that Glu Tills havo not cured you, I take tho emptjTboxes to your dealer and ho will refund tho money. I That shows how certain we aro that Gin Pills will euro you. 60e.abox* i 6 for 42.50. Bent on receipt ot prlcolf your dealer can't supply you ■""Sample free if you mention this pnper. # 188 NATIONAL DIM AND CHEMICAL CO.. OF CANADA UM1TEP. TW0NT0. MIXED FARMING MAKING HENS PAY li *.tmvly n mnttpr of mftktag thetn lay—and making them lay l« mostly ti mutter of keri>iilt! th«H in goodhealthnud keeping Uttthctr Appetttei luteniatiouiil Poultry Pood Tonic la n mixture of nerba, roots and spices thnt. fed tn them in vety imnll quantities*, supiiiies tlie very needs of Uitirpytcm, and wards off dttense, ami by *'- special-icii'.n on the egg-producing organs makes them lay ' is absolutely guaranteed lo Increase the production of cm Try fiT'linsj your ht-ns international Poultry Pood aud you wilt Lie surprised at what they will do for yyu. FOR SALE BY ALL DEALERS We have just got out n very compiac " "Poultry C.nUle"— it tells pretty nearlv everything there is tu know abcit ■,'biikeiiH. Wcwouldliketoscudit to you if you will write for it—absolutely free. INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOD CO.. LIMITED Toronto Dept. B Canada **W MM Old tore., aturnn Hooked Opt *ok wa« wm. Afunip. la Breast, Growth. I think Archlo Allscadds has made ea*byVB.impI»**'" UP his m!nd to mar*'''' Bal4 th all PAIN . CUKES WINO COLIC, and IS tlie beat remedy lot mAUK'lo take, and he purchased the patent \\t the man's own price, f 500. That decision delivered the whole trade ln screw-making Into his handa. 'te bought or amaahed every other screw making business ln the country. If the firm would Bell he bought; If they would not he swamped their narket until they gave up tn despair. Chamberlain waa now ln his late wentles, and later, when he retired from the firm, he took as his share of he business $3,000,000, which together with what he had saved, allowed him, be said, "enough tc live upon." Will Harness the Mile. Work has been commenced on another great scheme to reclaim by irrigation vast tracts of desert in the ioudan. It la believed It ean be node to add enormously to tbe cation output ot the British Empire. The tract which ls to be watered ls mown as the Glzra territory. It lies etween the Blue and White NUes, ielow Khartoum, and consists of ',500,000 acres. Tho force and flow f the two rivers are ar.Oclent to wat- r the entire district when properly larnessed. The proposal ls to build two dams outh of Khartoum, one over each of he rivers. Thus the tract between lhe streams wlll be irrigated, wh ac at 'he same time the force ot the water flowing Into Egyftt will be controlled. At present the Blue Nile comes down ln a raging flow, and the Whlti Vile, flowing tn ateadier fashion, combines with It to mako a huge overflow. The building of the two dams will enable the fldw to be prorerly regulated and will practically mean lbs final harnessing of the Nile. He Knew How. The English portrait painter, Tennyson Cole, has been fined 850 or s month's Imprisonment, at Greytown. Natal. He waa convicted ' striking Mn. Roycroft, wife of the local district surgeon, on the arm w'.b a walking stick. The defence waa that Mn. Roycroft, during ar altercation, struck Mr. Tennyson Cols with h ■ parasol, and that hr "parried" without Intending to Injure her. Mr. Tennyson Cole was booted when he left the court ln a motor-car. In his evl- u nee the artist said he aad had two wires and knew how to handle women. The Gorgonzola. A famous maltre d'hotel, said the other day of cheeses: "The public taste bas returned to the more delicate cheeses—the brles, tho gruyeres. It has turned away from cheeses of the ripe gorgonsola type. "That ls a good thing too. These ripe cheeaes are not healthy. By 'ripe' I mean, of course, cheese like that ot whlcb the editor wrote in his paper: " 'Will the person or persons who shipped us the gorgonsola cheese last week kindly call or send for same' Otherwise w* •hall b* obliged to shoot Ul'" RUFFLES IN SIGHT. .spring Skirts Will Disport Th.mi.tvn In Huffy Frills. Raited tunica made of a succession *t Ave Inch ruffles slightly gathered and many more flounces ot vsrious shapes and widths point to s return of rallies for spring and summer dresses. . Just how they will be used Is a mat- •er of conjecture, but ln all probability the scant foundation skirt will remain, with the fullness given only by the •.ounces. One of the latest words from the center of fsshion, Paris, is that a Viral lonnce will be worn in cork- wrew effect Tbere Is going to be s new rogue for batiste embroideries on an ecru ground. Yarlous widths of thee* ar* to be oostcmx ron iam.t sranso. Men ln the shops, snd aome sppear In tolored embroideries, In view of the tuturlst art that Is now Influencing the tress world, Taffeta also will be a popular dress material next spring, ss It always Ib with tbe Parlsienne, In soft qualities with the chiffon finish. Many dainty evening frocks are being made now of taffeta with lace Bouncings. Blus ls to be a popular spring color. Also of Interest to women ls tbe news that short coats wlll be very smart Illustrated hero ls a two toned costume ln blue. The coat Is of blue lansdowne over a draped skirt of satin. Embroidered silk gloves are brought up to meet tbe sleeves, which end Just below tb* elbows. Scallop. Ar* Fins New. Fried scallops are usually the only choice on tbe average bill of fare, notwithstanding the fact that there are many delightful ways of preparing these little shellfish., Ths following may reveal some of their possibilities to the housewife who ls seeking new ways. To one pint of scallops (washed and drained) use two tablespoonfula of but. ter, two tablcspoonfuls of flour, one beaten egg. one pint of hot milk, pepper and salt to taste. Melt the butter In s saucepan, take from tbe fire and add Hour, stir until smooth and return to the stove and cook until lt bubbles, then add tbe hot milk, salt and pepper apd egg and let the mixture cook fifteen minutes. Tben add the scallops and cook fifteen minutes longer. Serve on buttered toast and garnish tho dish wltb watercress. This Is an excellent wny to cook scallops, u tt brings out their delicate flavor. Another appetizing way to cook scallops ts as follows: Wash and drain the wallops, make a smooth, rich cresm isnce flavored with pepper, salt and union Juice Let the sauce cook for ten or fifteen minutes, otherwise It will taste pasty, then add tbe scallops and cook slowly for ten minutes. While this Is cooking, prepsre some peppen (ss msny ss required! by wash Ing, remove the stems, cnttlng a piece from tbe top and taking out tbe seeds, stand th* peppen In a baking pan and til them with the creamed scallops, sprinkle with breadcrumbs and bak* until th* crumb* ar* brown. Sen* at T* Feel Oranges. There ts for sale a little knife that costs 13 centa. It Is not really a knife, but It Is a small piece of metal with a hook on one end lhat hooks nndcr th* orange skin and tears It open and poll* It from th* orange It Is a great convenience, for lt skin* the orange without piercing th* transparent Inner skin that halo* th* pulp and Juice la PUMPING OVER THE OCEAN. I" Squirt Guns May Come lets Use Fer Propelling Vessels, Running a ship by a squirt gun snd operating a ship by having a motorman lu the pilot house use a controller just as does tbe motorman of an electric rnr are two ideas that have been seriously advanced recently by engineers af high standing. The ship's motor- man Idea could easily be applied to a great freight vessel that will begin Its trips through the great lakes and connecting canals neit spring. It has Just sucb a motorman now, but he stands with his controller In tbe engine room Instead of np In tbe pilot house. A longer cable attached to his controller Is all that Is necessary to enable blm to do his work ln the pilot bouse. OU engines nre used to generate electricity, and the electricity Is used to turn the propellers. So electricity runs the ship in much the same way tbat it does a trolley car. The squirt gun Idea ls to propel a ship by squirting out water through pipes at the Btern ot the sblp, where propellers ordinarily are located. Waler would be taken In from the front end by great pipes, given a push when lt reaches the engine room and then sent rushing out nt the stern of tbe ship. This same scheme has been thought of before, but never put Into use because It cost so mucb to give that push to the water. The wonderfnl efficiency of a new pump, which now pumps some of the water supply or London nnd has attracted tbe attention of engineers everywhere, makes tbe scheme appear less •bsurd. In this pump water Isndtnltted Into the chamber until tbe chamber Is nearly full, and then gasoline or some other oil, in the form of vapor, Is admitted into thc chamber and exploded Just ■s an automobile uses gasoline. The ex. plosion of the rspor forces the water out and tbe same operation Is repeated orer and orer again. It does tbe work surely and cheaply. The Inventor of tbis new type of pump has drawn plans for a squirt gun propeller that will get the push on the water,from two of these pumps.-Satnrday Evening Post. BULGARIA IS SULLEN. An Anecdote Thst Reflects ths Temper ef the Psaple. It wonld be extreme optimism to believe that peace haa now come to stay In the Balkans, for In sll probability It has not. All of the states are Jealous of one snotber. Their governments aro given to Intrigue, and neighboring European powers are al- iways ready to play the game. Tbe Bulgarians, he strongest and most virile people ln that part of the world, hare been humiliated almost beyond endurance. Tbey are sullen and revengeful. Tbe temper of tbe people as a whole ls that of the Bulgarian soldier wbo lost a leg In the war against Turroy. The queen of Bulgurl*., who was very active ln charitable work smong the •oldiers, was visiting tbe hospital in ■which this soldier lay wounded, and, toeing his condition, attempted to cheei him pp by tho promts* of a new leg. She told blm that ln course of time she would be able to give him a Very good wooden leg, but aa these particular legs bud not yet arrived, she would Ir the meantime see that be bad ■-peg leg fitted to bis stump, .he soldier saluted bis queen add replied: "Vour majesty 1 do not want a nog leg. 1 gar* ■ perfectly good leg to my country, and I waqt a good one ln return."-Jamea Davenport Wbelpley In Century. Statues of Paris. Alarmed at tbe steady Increase of ttutues ln the city, the Paris municipal council has practically decided that In future one stutuo must be the regulation allowance to a famous man or woman Instead of four or ..ve, as Is now the case in some Instances. Order- bave been given to take from their pedestals three Joan d'Arc three Voltaire and one Diderot statues. In order to make room for Beethoven, Mme. de Stael, Uautler. Haussmann. Bougtiereau and Trirgenlcff-to namo • few personages for whom monuments sre being demanded dally. Historic House Lest. Ho. 35, St Martin street Leicester square, London, Is now being demolished. Isaac Newton lived tbere from 1720 to 1725 and used to ssy that the happiest years of bis life were spent In sn observatory on th* roof. Dr. Burney, tbe musician friend of Dr. Johnson, afterward lived In the bouse, and here waa born hla daughter Fanny, afterward Mme. d'Arblay. who wrote her first novel. "Evelina," ln the house. Much ut the Internal work has been saved, but tbe London county council found It Impossible to preserve the bouse. Why They Know About Ua We learn from the Almanacb Ha- ehette for 1014. Just received from Par- Is.-that the vice president or the Unl|fd Suites ts "M. Bryan;" that tbe United States ls composed of forty-six state* and four territories: tbst tbe senate baa ninety-two members and tbe house 391; that the constitution wss adopted Sept 17, 17S4. aad revised March 20. 1870. It ls such painstaking devotion to historical accuracy which enables Europe to be so well and wonderfully Informed about American affalra-New York World. Pretty Slew In London. It Is proposed tbat our public telephone boxes shall be equipped wltb writing psds. It wonld be an act of humanity If at tbe same time a ahelf of readable books could be added to enable one to while away tbe weary hours of waltlut-London Punch. PRACTICALJIEALTH HINT, j Tender Gums. Persons with tender gams Inclined to bleed no matter bow carefully they are brushed, wlll find the following powder effective In cleaning tne teeth and excellent for healing the gums: One ounce of precipitated chalk, one-half ounce of powdered borax, oue-fourtb ounce of powdered myrrh, one-fourth ounce of powdered orris root. Choose a brush with soft bristles and do not use It too briskly. Be careful to brush tbe teeth np and down Instead or across and use an antiseptic mouth wash ot a healing nature before retiring at nlgbt. d-M YELLOWSTONE PARK Its Visitors, Its Road Imprmment and Its Wild Game. Almost 2,000 more people visited tb* Yellowstone park tn 1913 than during the season of 1912, according to tho report of the superintendent, recently made to Secretary Lane. The tourist travel has Increased 45 per cent since 1900 und was heavier In 1913 than ever before, wltb tbe exception or 1909, when the Lewis snd Clarke exposition waa held In Portland. Tb* most Important work during the year waa that tn connection witb tbe Improvement ot the existing system of roads. "Tbe work on th* west entrance road," says the superintendent, "give* • partially Improved road to tbe belt line Junction, ten miles soutb of Norris Geyser basin. Contracts ror twe bridges on th* west rosd hsve been let and bridge* will be In place at the beginning ot the next tourist season. With a continuance ot present appropriation tbe entire west entrance road will be widened to twenty-five feet by the end of the 1914 working season, but the improvement of tbe rosd wlll not be finished until several yean later. "Tbe winter conditions for wild game were again excellent With plenty of gnus and the snow remaining soft ao they could paw through lt to get food, tbe elk, deer, antelope and mountain sheep wintered well and with but little loss. During December, January, February and March 538 elk were captured in tbe park near tbe northern entrance and (hipped for stocking public parks and ranges. Tbe cost of capture anil loading on,board tbe cars st Gardiner waa 35 per bead, which was paid by ther states and parks receiving the elk. The loss tn capturing and up to tb* time of delivery at their destlnatloa was but twenty-two anlmala ont of 638 shipped." GOOD LIGHT EXERCISE. You May Make Yeur Daily Gymnae. tice Illuminate Your Heme. Light your home by doing your dally gymnastic stunt. Utilize tbe energy developed ln exercising for health by making It operate a dynamo and storing op electricity to be turned on aa light Such ls tbe Iden of a frenchman wbo baa Invented the apparatus that wlll do this very thing. He has combined a bicycle rram* with a dynamo and storag* battery la sucb a way tbat each member, of • family can. by taking* brief ride before breakfast store np enough electricity to light several lamp*. On* hour's pedaling Is enough. The machine la made tn two sizes, one to work with • storag* battery ot twelve volt* and twelve ampere* for tbe use of ordinary persona, tbe other for use wltb a. storage battery of twelve volt* and* twenty-Are ampere* tor strong persons. The Scientific American remarks thnt one advantage of tbis machine Is thst If the lighting of the home be dependent upon the electricity derived] from It It will give a stimulus to tb* use of tbe machine tor exercise and tend to prevent tbe daily gymnastic* f ropi being neglected. Moving Picture Films. Eight' concerns in Europe supply th* larger part of the world with moving picture films, and the price paid to procure good pictures ts surprising. Tbere Is the Instance of tbe mafcrra of th* film showing forties-Robertson a* Hamlet, who paid 375.<»JO for tbe us* of a castle and costumed 4UU peopi* ror tbe purpose. The whole expenditure was 3250,1*00, but the company sold 3,000,000 feet ot thst Dim for 3750.000. To obtain tbe pictures ot Scott tn the antarctic CBO.uuo was expended, snd th* royalty already collected by Mrs. Scott exceeds tbe orlg. lnai cost ot tke picture.—Argonaut San Francisco's Big Shew. Twenty-nine nations bsre accepted the invitation ot tbe department of state to participate ln tlie Panama Pacific International exposition In San Francisco In 1915. Exhibits from all parts ot the world wtll be shown. Th* displays or South America wlll far excel any ever shown outside of that con. tlnent Brazil baa appropriated 3500,- 000 for Its official display, which will be largely augmented by Individual aa. hiblu. Osage Orange. The osage orange I* * native ef North America and ls generally n*ea* as a hedge. In some Instances It attains s height of sixty feet The frnll 1* not poisonous, bot ls seldom If ever eaten, being filled with a woody fiber end a milky Juice, which Is far froia attractive to th* taste. - ri*w Tat* American. itlf. IMaAMJEH, tUMhr.M.AlXat* Sprin? & Summer New Goods The counters and tables at the Big Store are brimful of all the latest novelties in Dry Goods, Gents' Furnishings and Ladies' Ready-to-Wear OUR MILLINERY DEPT. Hits exceeded our expectations, ond tlie number of New lints on show are increasing daily. Place your order for your new lint nt the Big .Store nnd you will hi* satisfied with the style as well as the price. Tills week we hnve nn exceptionally Hue array of Children's nnd .Misses' Hats on view. Brings the girls witli you and compare our lints SILK WAISTS Ladies' Pongee Silk Waists in Tailored .Styles, a very smart waist, in nil sizes, .".4 to 40, Price $2.50 ench. Ladies Pongee .Silk \\Vnists, wilh ruffle of lace frilling round collar, V shaded front. Rare value at §2.95 each SATIN UNDERSKIRTS n Paddy Green, Purple and Cerise at •?•"*. 50 each LADIES DRESSES A very smart showing of Dresses hare arrived and are on view, in nil sizes up to 44, at very reasonable pr'ces LADIES' LONG SILK GLOVES In Cream, B'hiteai'd 7J|*-fck, splendid quality at 75c. pair LADIES' SILK HOSE .111 the new colors, made of good reliable yarn, if 1-50 pair GENTS' FURNISHINGS Oni Cents' Department is receiving very special attention nnd we have a very choice showing of Men's Suits Men's Silk Shirts Men's Pyjamas Men's Collars Men's Ties Men's Braces Men's Socks, etc., etc. Simon Leiser & Co. LIMITED "The Big Store" Phone 38 LOCAL NEWS John Newton inspector of mines visited Cumberland on Wednesday. Conrad Rifle manager of the Union Brewery at Nanaimo, visited this city on Tuesday, Mr. D. A. Thomas, piano tuner arrived on Tuesday on his regular visit to the city. Macfarlane Bros. Ltd. are making a special feature of "Criseo" (the new shortening) this week. On Tuesday the S. S. Lord Erne bound for Australia, put in at Union Bay and loaded 1150 tors of bunker coal. T. D. McLean, our leading jeweler, was a visitor to Oenman Island Thursday and returned the same evening. Miss Janet Whyte, the Misses Gregory and Harrigan who are attending Normal School at Vancouver, arrived on Sunday to spend the Easter Holidays in this city. Alderman Parnham deserves the thanks of every citizen having the welfare of the town at heart, for his common-sense I stand against the granting of : $100 for improving the recreation ground at the City Park. We have no objection to urge against the improvement of the Park. This fine property was given to the municipality for the pleasure and enjoyment of the citizens— although we might add that we doubt whether the donor would have given the land had he suspected that it would some day become the rendezvous of its present patrons- but in the present state of the municipal treasury the granting of even $100 for such a purpose, would be a batrayal of the ratepayers for Which no excuse would suffice. We gather that the Board of Works was instructed to render some assistance to the project, and lest we have been overlooking something we would again remark that the street crossings on Dunsmuir Avenue, or rather the places where the street crossings should be, are crying aloud for attention. These crow-iings would be beneficial to all and surely the energies of the Board of Works would be better employed in this direction than with petty park improvements for the benefit of a bunch of idlers who have done their best during the past eighteen months to ruin the town, both financially and commercially. practically all of their other demands have been complied with since the strike began. These demands include better working conditions, an 8 hour day and a minimum daily wage of S3. From the outset the operators have declared that they would never recognize the Western, Fed- eration of Miners, although they had maintained that they did not question the right of their employees to organize. Several thousand men have been imported to fill the Striker's places and the companies will be hard pressed to find work for the returning strikers. STRIKE CALLED OFF Hancock, Mich., April 13, -The copper mine workers who have baen on strike since July 23 last, voted yesterday to call off the strike according to announcement t xlay by Charles E. Hietela, district secretary of the Western Federation of Miners. The figures will not be given out until, after a meeting of the district board this afternoon. It is unofficially reported that the majority in favor of calling off the strike was 1012. The un- offical vote from four of the five locals resulted as follows: Ahmeek 600 for returning to work; 17 against. Calumet 291 for; 382 against. Hancock 41)1 for; 18 against. South Range 485; 90 against. Recognition of the union denied by the mining companies, is waived by the strikers ir. voting to ■eturn to work. They claim that THE OLD MAID'S PRAYER Now I lay me down to sleep, I wish I had a man to keep, If there is one beneath my bed, I hope he's heard each word I said. Aman. ATLANTIC FLEET TO FORCE SALUTE Washington, April 14 President Wilson today ordered pi actually the entire Atlantic fleet to Mexican waters to force a public salute to the Stars and Stripes from the Huerta Government as apology for the arrest of Ameri can marines at Tampico last Thursday. No ultimatum has been issued, that is, no specified time has been set within which the Huerta Government must comply, but the naval demonstra tion has been ordered as a concrete evidence of the fixed determination of theUnited States to back up Rear Admiral Mayo's demand for a salute. Up to to night General Huerta has made lib satisfactory response to that demand. Future developements depend upon Huerta himself, was the way a high administration offical close to the President summarized the situation. The decision to send the fleet was reached after the President and Secretary Bryan had conferred for an hour with John Lind, and after a two hour Cabinet meeting, during which dispatches from Charge O'Shaugh- nessy revealed that the Huerta Government disputed the right of American marines to be ashore at Tampico, and contended that its recent public statement of apology was ample. Immediately after the Cabinet meeting Secretary Daniels issued his order to the Atlantic fleet, and wireless messages flashed up and down the Atlantic Coast to put the fleet under steam for Tampico. It will be the largest fighting force the American Government has assembled for possible action since the Spanish- American war. Eleven battleships, with auxiliaries, carrying in all about 15,000 men, will comprise the force off Tampico. It will be fully a week before the Atlantic fleet is assembled at Tampico, though the ships are expected to be steaming away tomorrow. Rear Admiral Badger will rank both Rear Admiral Fletcher and Rear Admiral Mayo and will take complete charge of the situation. pianoforte 'Tuition Mr. RICHARD KIRKHAM, Jr Late Pianist of Criterion Theatre, Dudley, and Coseley Picture House, Wolverhampton, England, is prepared to take Pupils for the piano. Apply: Residence, Derwent Ave, or P. O. Box 112, CUMBERLNND, B.C, ROYSTON OVERLOOKING COMOX HAEBOUR With its snowclad mountains in the back ground, sea and green fieltls in the foreground, it makes a picture worth painting We asked you some months ago to watch it grow, which is now an assured fact. We, have only A Few Waterfrontage Lots unsold, so if you want to spend a good time with your family this coming summer boating, bathing and fishing, do not delay seeing us. The youngsters do nothing but talk about Roys Beach from the time they leave till they get back RING UP 36. British Columbia Investments Ltd. Courifcntt?; HARRY IDIENS, Manager. tf-t)H ■*-"$-», *****-* H. H. M. Beadnelli Real Estate, Financial and Insurance Agent Local agent for the E. & N. Railway Lands, Comox District. Courtenay, B. C. A SNAP 20 acres of'Alder Bottom, 6 1-2 acres cleared.' creek through property (runs all the year), Good Five-Roomed House, on good road near Comox. Price $2,100 all cash, or $2,700 on terms. Mrs. B. G. Crawford DEALER IN HAY, FLOUR & GENERAL FEED BARN IS NOW FULLY STOCKED AND IMMEDIATE DELIVERY CAN BE MADE Warehouse, Courtenay Phone Y91 and R99 IMPORTANT TO CUSTOMERS---No Orientals, Agents, or Solicitore employed. . QL £.u:urar&0 ■Entrain* af jHuelr Ijiui MiHlnil Dtt-flctoi* of Victoria Tlientre, Wlllgate ami Dtirlmm ; ltjiiiili.ll William. Piilnrc* .I* Vitt'iloviihi Tlionlrn, Ferryhlll, lliliiiiuii: lull* nrniiiii.-t. mul (liiiirinnNIi'l* uf .Miii*liilil,iiii,itiv,.M,*lliiiili,ll'fii..oClliiii*, lllllli.llil, Kli*J;iiul, Has Vacancies for Pupils on Piano, American Organ & Pipe Organ, Theory, Harmony, etc. Terms Moderate A|.**l) - P.O.Box308, Cumberland,B.C. Fire Insurance For absolu te protection write a Policy in the London & Lancashire Fire Insurance Co. of L iverpoo'l. Total Assets ? 2 6,7 8 8,930.00 Wesley WiDard LOCAL AGENT CHOICE FRUITS AND ICE CREAM CANDY, CIGARS See Bannerman p. aPliillip farriaon linn l.lcr, -felldtiar it Naur; l*ub(U< Bitaru W. Sirklr NOTARY rUBLIC, CONVEYANCE* fill) HEAL ESTATE (Cumbrrluit. ■**. 5. Day old chicks, White Leghorn $15.00 per 100. Hatches from Marc'., to May. Hatching eggs for uie $6.00 per 100. Skinner & Blenkhorn, Nanaimo B.C. Eggs for hatching from white U>* .horns originated from the best trap-nested stock on the coast, with pullet year records of 296 and 261. $10 per 100(90 percent fertility), baby chicks and stock on sale. John Stephens, Box 424 Nan&imo B.C. THOS. E, BANKS FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND UNDERTAKER CUMBERLAND,B.C. 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