@prefix ns0: . @prefix edm: . @prefix dcterms: . @prefix dc: . @prefix skos: . @prefix geo: . ns0:identifierAIP "bfa859e9-db7c-4848-b9ed-c11457467650"@en ; edm:dataProvider "CONTENTdm"@en ; dcterms:isPartOf "BC Historical Newspapers"@en ; dcterms:issued "2015-12-18"@en, "1920-09-11"@en ; edm:aggregatedCHO "https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/cumberlandis/items/1.0068455/source.json"@en ; dc:format "application/pdf"@en ; skos:note """ Provincial Library THE * r. t l> ■- UbW tt --• '*„ TWENTY-NINTH YEAR—No. 37. With which It consolidated the Cumberland Hews. CUMBERLAND, BRITISH COLUMfllA, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1920 SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM.' FATAL ACCIDENT AT LOGGING CAMP Stanhope M. Peatt, a Popular Young Fellow in Cumberland, Met With Fatal Accident at the Logging Camp of Bloedel, Stewart & Welch at Union Bay on Tuesday Afternoon. One of Cumberland's most popular young men met instant death on Tuesday afternoon vvhile attending his duties at the logging camp of Messrs. Bloedel, Stewart & Welch, near Union Bay. Stanhope M. Peatt, 31 years of Hge, and a native son, being born in Victoria, was attending as a "chaser," following a log out on the hook, when the log hit a standing dead hemlock tree, some 70 or 80 feet tall, breaking it off at the root. It fell in three pieces. Peatt ran up the log to try and avoid the falling tree, but was unable to get clear, a large piece of the tree hitting him on the head, killing him almost instantly. . Mr. John Baird, district coroner, and Provincial Constable G. C. Mortimer, were notified and proceeded to the location of the accident. After viewing the scene of the accident and getting all particulars surrounding the accident, they gave permission for the body to be brought to Cumberland, where an,inquest was held on Wednesday. • Verdict of Accidental Death. The coroner's inquest was held in the Court House on Wednesday, the jury including J. Walton (foreman), A. B. Gatz, Wm. G. Marshall, J. McDonald, S. Davis and F. Dallos. After viewing the body the inquest was proceeded with, when evideffce was given by K. B. Fraser, superintendent of the camp, Frank Dyer and Dr. G. K. MacNaughton. The jury returned the following verdict: "We the undersigned elected as a jury to enquire into the cause of the death of Stanhope M. Peatt, find the deceased met accidental death while following his occupation as a logger for Bloedel, Stewart & Welch at 4:30 on September 7." Funeral Held on Thursday. The funeral was held on Thursday afternoon, when the beautiful burial service of the Anglican Church was conducted in Holy Trinity Church by Rev. W. Leversedge, the latter part, of the service taking place at the graveside in the Cumberland cemetery. A large number of people attended the funeral, among those present being the mother and sister of the. deceased, Mrs. and Miss Peatt, of Victoria. Mr. Peatt of Nanaimo, brother of the deceased, was also present. Many beautiful floral tributes marked the high esteem in which the unfortunate young man was held. Much sympathy is extended to the relatives in their sudden bereavement. Presentation To Arthur Wilkinson Popular Member of United Foot* ball Club Presented With a Beautiful Watch. Happy Valley Five Won Many Honors Win All the Honors at the South Wellington Tournament— $250 in Prizes; The "Happy Valley Five," consisting of Conti, goal and back*', Dick Stubbart and Home, halves; Banner- man and Hunden, forwards, and Alex. Rowan, manager, won all the honors at the soccer tournament at South Wellington on Sunday and Labor Day. The Island was well represented, there being teams from Victoria, Granby, Happy Valley, Ladysmith and South Wellington, and two from Nanaimo. In the final on Monday the local five had to face one of the Nanaimo combinations and there was a good game, the Happy Valleyites coming out win ncrs by three goals to nil. Great credit is due to this splendid team, which Is Bald to be the best five-a-side combination in the province of British Columbia. They won out after playing 13 teams. Hunden was top scorer, he getting no less than 9 goals. Bannerman won the 100 yards dash and the hop, step and jump, and Conti won the "boxing in barrels" and was second in place kick. Hunden won the baseball throw. Altogether the winnings of the team and individual members amount to no less than (250. Cumberland School Is Overcrowded — * Receiving Class Has No Less Than 60 Pupils—Total En- Rolment is 469. Wedding JOHNSTON-DUNBAR Thc wedding took place yesterday morning at ten o'clock In fr'omox. of Mr. Harold Leslie Johnston and Miss Jessie Dunbar, both well known and popular residents of Nanaimo Of late Miss Dunbar has been occupying the position as Lady Superintendent of tbe Campbell River Hospital, for which position she left Nanaimo some time ago. Mr. Johnston for the past year has been engaged In the lumber business, with headquarters at Vancouver. At the ceremony Mr. Frank Randall enacted the part of groomsman, while Miss Nellie Gannon attended the bride The first portion of the honeymoon will be spent at Cameron Lake, and later on the happy couple will leave for Vancouver and Victoria.—Nanaimo Herald. Mr. Chas. E. Burbrldge, principal of the Cumberland Public School, announces that owing to the crowded condition ot the Receiving Class, in which no less than 60 are attending, one half will attend tn the morning session and the remaining half in the | afternoon session. This arrangement will be continued for one month. It is said that the contract which the government is advertising in out- of-town papers calling Tor on addition to the public school, will be let in tbe near future. This addition calls for four additional rooms, which will give accommodation so urgently needed at the present time. Another .teacher will probably have to be engaged to cope with the increased number of pupils. Two new furnaces have recently been installed in the publlc school, which wlll give more comfort to the scholars In the cold weather. The following Is* the number of scholars in each division, together with the name of the teacher: Division 1, Senior Fourth, 14; Chas. E. Burbrldge. Division 2, Junior Fourth, 44: Miss L. Hood. Division 3, Senior Third, 40; Miss O'Connell. , Division 4, Junior Third, A3; MIsb P. Partridge, Division 6, Junior Third, 37; Miss A. Potter. Division 6, Second, 38; Miss M. C. Bannerman. DivlBlon 7, First and Second, 41; Miss A. Ruse. Division 8, First and Second Primer, 43; Miss, M. Coleman. Division 9, Second Primer, 40; Miss H. Harrison. Division 10, First Primer, 39; Miss J. E. Robertson. Division 11, Receiving Class, 60; Miss H. Watson. Total, 649, being an increase of 33 over the June number. On Thursday evening'the Cumber land United Football Club and Its sup porters gave a supper and presenta tlon to Mr. Arthur Wilkinson, the cele brated full-back of the local team, the champions of British Columbia, who is leaving the district to take up dental | studies at the Portlaud Dental Institute. Some thirty enthusiasts sat down to supper, which was greatly enjoyed and every credit ls due to Mr. Jones of the Union Hotel, who did the catering. After having satisfied the Inner man Mr. John Quinn of Bevan. the chairman of the evening, called thc assem bly to order and Intimated the occa slon for the meeting. He then called on Mr. Charles Graham to make the presentation to Mr. Wilkinson. Mr. Graham, in a few well chosen words expressed his regret and voiced the loss that Mr. Wilkinson would be to the football team. He also spoke very highly of his ability, his sportsmanship and loyalty to the team. He expressed the opinion of all who have had the pleasure ot Mr. Wilkinson's acquaintance when he said that on or off the field, Mr. Wilkinson was always a gentleman. He expressed also that the good wishes of all would go with him, and that he hoped that we had not lost him for good, and that be would return to the city and again take his place in the team. Mr. Graham, in presenting Mr. Wilkinson with a handsome gold watch, asked tbat the token of their appreciation would in a like measure express their esteem in which he was held, and hoped that it would form a connecting link with pleasant recollections of his old associates. fyr. Wilkinson, in rising to reply amid loud applause, expressed his heartfelt appreciation ot the token | and spoke highly of the sportsmanship 1 ot the team and its supporters, stating that he never wished for a better crowd ol associates In th*> game. He regretted having to leave the district, but duty called. The rememberances he was taking away were the most vivid and pleasant of his life. He wished the team every success iu the coming league games, trusting they would have less draws, less losses and more wins. He said he would play In the initial game on Sunday, and hoped they would register a win. He expressed the hope that the people's shield for which tbey fought so hard to win, would be retained, and that should they be so unfortunate as to lose it, they would have to give account to him for so doing. Mr. Wilkin son said that he, though absent, would watch the activities of the team with unabated interest and that he hoped some day to return and extract more pleasure out of the game and not a few teeth out of the players. He again thanked his admirers tor their kind words aud valuable token of their esteem, and gave utterance to the value he put upon It, Loud cheers were given Mr. Wilkinson, the crowd singing heartily, "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow." Songs, recitations, jokes and football gossip occupied the rest of the evening until midnight was reached, when the company broke up after singing "Will Ye No Come Back Again?" and "Aul Lang Syne." Songs were contributed by Messrs. J. T. Brown, V. Shearer, Bobby Brown, Jock Clark, Dicky Stubbart, Hec Smith, Andy Home, W. Klnnlnmont, R. H. Walker; ventriloquist, Colin Campbell; recitations, A. Wilkinson, Chas. Graham, Ted Jackson and Bob Walker. Autoists Fall p Into Police Trap Sunday Night 17 Were Found To Exceed the Speed Limit of Thirty Miles an Hour COURT OF REVISION SITS ON MONDAY It is not anticipated that there will be many—if, indeed, any— objections to the new voters list as compiled by the district registrar, when the Court or Revision opens at the Court House, Cumberland, at 10 a.m. on Monday next. So far there has been no appeals lodged against the six thousand odd names on the new list. Any person claiming to be entitled to be registered as a voter in this district may apply in person to have his or her name entered on the list at the sitting of the court, notwithstanding the fact that his name lias been omitted from the list of applicants for registration, or that he has omitted to apply for registration at the time or in the manner provided by the Provincial Elections Act. This is the last chance for persons wanting to get on the voters' list to do so. Under the new act the government has given people the doctor was going 37 to 38 miles the privilege of getting on the list at the court of revision, a course an hour on Sunday night. The de-|not heretofore granted—in fact it is regarded by many as a very unsound proceeding. But then, the warmest supporters of the Oliver government could hardly credit them with being a business administration. On Sunday afternoon Constables Mortimer aud Dawley arranged a speed test over a measured mile on the Sandwick road, and as a result found that seventeen curs were exceeding the speed limit of 30 miles an hour. Action wlll be taken with tne Canadian motorists later, but Dr. Lyons of Seattle pleaded to be dealt with summarily so that Magistrate Hames heard his case on Monday. The police evidence was to the effect that fendai.'t pleaded that he speeded up In order to pass another car and did not know how fast he was going. It Is a : curious commentary on this statement that the owner of the car be passed was also "stepping on her" aud will probably appear In the police court a little later. The doctor also Said that he was a tourist and It would be a very bad advertisement for British Columbia over the other side when he reported that he had been fined for speeding. His worship did not see the force of the argument and fined Dr. Lyons 119 and costs, (JAPANESE DONATE $244 TOWARDS THE MEMORIAL HALL BIRTHS DERBYSHIRE—At the Cumberland Hospital, September 5, to Mr. and Mrs. J. Derbyshire, a daughter. GORDON—At the Cumberland General Hospital, September 8, to Mr. and Mrs. F. Gordon, a daughter. FALL MILLINERY ON DISPLAY TODAY Mr. John Sutherland announces that he received a big shipment of Fall millinery by express last evening, and that these beautiful models will be on display in his store today. Ladies are Invited to step ln and look over these latest creations of the milliner's art. TAX SALE The Tax Sale of lots situated in the Comox Electoral District will be held in the Court House, Cumberland on October 1, at 10 a.m. This sale affects lots for which taxes due for 1918 and years previous have not been paid. Rocky Mountain goats are plentiful around Ocean Falls this year. Mr. Y. Takahashl, secretary of the Comox District Branch of the Canadian Japanese Association, has forwarded to Mr. C. J. Bunbury, secretary of the G. W. V. A., a cheque for the handsome sum of $244, being the amount subscribed by the Cumberland district Japanese towards the Construction Fund of the hall. Great credit is due the Sons of Nippon for their generosity. Mr. Takahashl says further amounts are yet to come from I the Japanese at Courtenay and Comox. A list of subscribers is published herewith: Froi« No. 1 Japanese Town. & Iwasa, $7; S. Masuda, J5; K. Yasuda, $5; M. Tanaka, $5; I. Yoshi- kunij $3; I, Nakano, $3; M. Ampl, $3; Y. Sarayama, {3; K. Suyama, $3; K. Yasui, $3; K. Nagai, $2; G. Wanl, $2; K. Nishl. $2; K. Okuda, $2; K. Sarayama, $2; 8. Kimoto, $1.50; T. Sato, $1; G. Suyama, $1; H. Sadafusa, $1; T. Katayama, $1; H. Yanianaka. $1; K. Miyamura, SI; A. Okuno, SI; M. Mori, SI; S. Tatekawa, SI; K. Eguchi, SI; Y. Oda, tl; Y. Tsucbida, SI; Y. Mori, $1; S. Shigethomi, SI; K. Oda, SI; K. Kiyonaga, $1; K. Wakagawa, SI; T. Kiyono. SI; M. Nlshiniuro, SI; M. Hashimoto, SI; B. Kiyonaga, $1; K. Nagai, $1; H. Saito, SI; U. Saito, SI; H. Shi; SI; S. Tahara, SI; S. Takaliita, SI; K. Matsunaga, SI; H. Takahashl, SI; H. Motomochi, $1; Y. Ampl, $1; H. Suyamai SI; 0. Sakai, SI; I. Kagiyama. SI; F. Nishlda. SI; Kagi- yania. SI; H. Ampi, SI; A. Yamada, SI; S. Mlyahara, SI; M. Tanaka. SI; M. Oda..SI; K. Tsuchiflo, $1; F. Yama- T. Numata, 50c; T. Shlino, SOc; K. Miyamoto. 60c—Total S97.50. From Jio. 5 Jnpunese Town. T-. Hiro, $10; S. Kawata, $5; K. Abe. $5; C. Nishijlma, $2; T. Kitaniura. $2; N. Okazakl, %2; H. Isonaga, $2; T. Kadokuchl. $2; Y. Kasubuchi, $2; M. Okazakl, $1.50; M. Matsumoto, $1.50; M. Suglniori. $1; M. Tsuruoka, $1; T. Tateyama, $1; Y. Hayashl, $1;,S. Yumamuto, $1; H. Nlshlknwa. $1; '/,. Eto. $1; N. Shlntanl, $1; K. Sora, $1; U. Doi, $1; E. Kawaguchl. $1: T. Izawa. $1; M. Kobayashl, $1; '/.. Tcro- oku, $1; Y. Hlrose, $1; S. Kobayashl, SI; R. Suga, $1; K. Nishl, $1; T. Oko- mura, $1; K. Yamada. $1; D. Doi, $1; T. Kato, $1; S. Ikegaml. $1; T. Matsu- kura, $1; K. Harada. SI; J. Sora, $1; M. Kukunaga, $1; M. Otani, $1; S. Nlshlkawa, $1; K. Takokuma, $1; II. Isobe, $1; E. Yonemura, $1; T. Suito, $1—total $68. From I'll) mid I'iiIiiii liny. City—Y. Takahashl, $10; R. Shl- ibayama, $1; Y. Isakn, $1; A. Isozakl, (li Y. Nakagaml, $1; K. Hayashl. $1 —total (16. Union Bay—Z. Nakamura, $1.50; N. Nakamura, $1.50; T. Nakamura. $1.50; Ikeda, $1; Z. Uchlda, $1; G. Kato, $1; G. Hlgashi, $1; R. Matsuba, $1—total. $9.50. Contributed from Koyston. K. Uchlyama, $10; I. Mlnato. $4; J. Hori, $5; S. Nishlmura, $2; K. Nnka- shlnia, $2; Fukakusa, $2; Y. Onagi, $2; N. Onagi, $2; N. Okaniatsu, $3; C. Nis- hihata, $2; Y. Imaoka, $2; K. Mlnato. $2; T. Fujimoto, $2; T. Tsuchlhashi, $2; R. Tateishi, $2; K. Kimura, $2; B. Takezawa, $2; Arakl, $2; 1. Marilyn. (2; E. Hatchlkado, $2—total $54. Football Season Opens Tomorrow The football season opens again tomorrow, September 12, when the local team is scheduled to play the first game at Ladysmith. The management have been busy during the past few weeks trying to get one or two new players to fill the vacancies caused by ! Sullivan, Stubbart and Wilkinson leaving the district. The team starts out under entirely new management, and high hopes are entertained that they will be successful in again winning premier honors. The team for the initial game has been selected, after a lot of deliberation by the men in charge; while it is a strong one it does not meet with the approval of all fans. However, the team is a good one, and they should have no difficulty in annexing their full quota of points. The team to represent the Cumberland United Football Club will consist of: Goal, Clark; backs, Wilkinson and Campbell; halfbacks, Brown, Conti, Home; forwards, Bannerman, Wylie, James, Boothman, Harrison; D. Wilson, manager; T. Jackson, trainer. The team leaves by car on Sunday morning at 8 o'clock from the Cumberland Hotel. Dicky Stubbart, who played such good "football at centre half for the Cumberland team during the Inter-City Summer League series, has been signed by South Wellington. > Pilling, the well-known forward, has been signqd by Manager Clare to play for the Nanaimo team. The Nanaimo's forward line I should be considerably strengthened by the inclusion of Pilling. [He is fast, tricky and can shoot with either foot. He made a.great name for himself in England and France whilst the war was on, playing for the 1st Canadian Reserve Battalion team whilst in England, and for the 29th Battalion after arriving in France. Schedule For Upper Island League As will be noted by the schedule there are six teams in the League, each team playing home and home games, for a total of ten games each. The trophy to be played for ls the old B. C. Challenge Cup, the handsome piece of silverware purchased by the contributions of Nanaimo citizens upwards of twenty years ago. When the B. C. Challenge Cup was put up Tor competition it was expressly stated that the final game for the trophy should be played in Nanaimo. Following the original regulations it has been decided that iu case two teams should be tied at the end of the Up* Island League schedule, tbe final and deciding game should be played in Nanaimo. At the close of the Up-Island League season fhe two leading teams -hi the League will meet two leading teams In the Victoria League in n series of games for the Island championship which carries with it the Vancouver Island Cup, thc winners of the championship meeting the .Mainland champions later for the McBride Shield, emblematic of the championship of the province, both of which trophies are now held by the Cumberland Untied Football Club. The schedule of the Upper-Island | Judges Chosen For Comox Fall Fair The judges at the Fall Fair at Courtenay, to be held on the 28th aud 29th of this month, have been appointed as follows: Fruit, vegetables and field crops- Mr. E. W. White. Horses—Mr. O. E. Goddard. Cattle, sheep, pigs and goats—Dr. Knight. Dairy produces, honey, domestic science—Mrs. Carter. Exhibits of women's work anil poultry—.Mr. E. Greenwood. LADIES OF HOLY TRINITY COMMENCE FALL WORK The Women's Auxiliary ot Holy Trinity Church lipid the lirst of their Fall meetings in the Parish Hall on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Plans for Kali work were discussed, ami In addition tn providing refreshments for n Social Meetlug on September 21st,'the ladies undertook tn hold a sale of work, etc., in tiie hall Oil December 8th, League lias been drafted as follows tlie game being played ou the grounds of the first named club: .September 11— Ladysmith vs. Cumberland. Nanaimo City vb. Nanaimo United. Granby vs. S. Wellington. September 18— Cumberland vs. S. Wellington. Nanaimo United vs. Granby. Ladysmith vs. Nanaimo City. September 26— Nanaimo City vs. Cumberland. Granby vs. Nanaimo United. S. Wellington vs. Ladysmith. October 8— Cumberland vs. Nanaimo City. Nanaimo United vs. Ladysmith. S. Wellington vs. Granby. October »— Cumberland vs. Nanaimo United. Nanaimo City vs. Granby. Ladysmith vs. S. Wellington. MINE RESCUE TEAMS MEET TOMORROW Members of Mine Rescue teams und others interested in same are requested (o meet In tiie Mine Rescue Station Sunday afternoon at 4.*M> o'clock. October l»- S. Wellington vs. Cumberland. Nanaimo United vb. Nanaimo City. Granby vs. Ladysmith. October 28— Cumberland vs. Granby. Nanaimo City vs. S. Wellington. Ladysmith vs. Nanaimo United. October 30— Nanaimo United vs. Cumberland. S. Wellington vs. Nanahno City. Ladysmith vs. Granby. .November 6— Granby vs. Cumberland. Nanaimo City vs. Ladysmith. S. Wellington vs. Nanahno United. November 18— Cumberland vs. Ladysmith. Nanaimo United vs. S. Wellington. Granby vs. Nanaimo City. Two THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER September 11, 1920. OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE is a convenient KITCHEN CABINET. We have the most up-to-date styles that will save the housekeeper many steps and much time. We specialize in HOME FURNITURE that adds to the attractiveness, comfort and convenience of every room. Call and see our stock. P. 0. Box 279 T. E. BATE CUMBERLAND Phone 31 WM. HENDERSON CONFECTIONERY AND ICE CREAM PARLORS Try one of Henderson's Special Banana Splits We make our own Ice Cream and claim It to be the best on the Island. We get the cream fresh from the farm every day. Comox Electoral District New Home Bakery Fresh Bread, Cakes, Pies, etc. Wedding Cakei a Specialty NEW HOME BAKERY J. HALLIDAY Dunsmuir Ave., Cumberland. GOOD EATS VENDOME Restuarant FOR QUALITY. Oysters, Steaks and Chops. Also Fish and Chips. BOXES FOR LADIES. Open Day and Mght. Marocchi Bros. Grocers and Bakers Cumberland and Courtenay, B.C. NOTICE is hereby given that on Monday, the 13th day of September, j 1920, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at itlie Court House in Cumberland, B.C., | a sitting of the Court of Revision will i be held for the purpose of revising the list of voters for the above-named (Electoral District, pursuant to the | provisions of the "Provincial Elections Act." And notice is further given that any person claiming to be entitled to be registered as a voter in the above- named Electoral District may apply in person to have his name entered ou the list of voters for the said Electoral District at the said sitting of the Court of Revision, notwithstanding the fact that his name has been omitted, or that he has omitted to apply for registration at the time or in the manner otherwise provided by the "Provincial Elections Act.'' The list of applicants for registration Is now posted and may be inspected at the office of the undersigned Registrar of Voters. Dated August 4th, 1920. JOHN BAIRD, Registrar of Voters, Comox Electoral District. MOTOR CAR ACCIDENT DUNCAN.—A nasty accident, which might have proved more serious, occurred about five miles south of the Summit road on the Malahat Drive, when a Ford car, driven by Mrs. A. B. Matthews, Westholme, and proceeding to Victoria, fell over the side of the road. While travelling along the car hit a large hole.on one side of the road, which caused it to go over to the opposite side. There it hit a rock and was shot back again to the other side. This time the car fell over the side of the road, which happened to be a very steep drop. Luckily the nose of the engine became embedded in the ground. On Mrs. Mntthws leaning back hard on the seat of tlie car, it righted itself as. otherwise, It would have turned upside down and fallen over the cliff. "Have you been touching the barometer, Jane?" "Yes'm. It's my night out, so I set It to 'line.'" ELIMINATING THE ' INFERIOR COW NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS CUMBERLAND SCHOOL WIDE MOUTH MASON-JAR wrsnrnNiroEcoHMERirtHttr SIMON LEISER AMD COMPANY, LTD Plans, specifications, contract* and forms of tender may be seen on and after the l?th day of August, 1920, at the ofiice of J. Mahony, Esq,., Government Agent, Court House, Vancouver; J. Baird, Esq., Government Agent. Court .House, Cumberland; S. McB. Smith, Esq., Government Agent, Court House, Nanaimo; or the Department of Public Works, Victoria, B. C. mending tenderers can obtain one copy of plans and specifications by applying to the undersigned with a deposit of ten dollars ($10) which will be refunded on their return in good order. Each proposal must lie accompanied by an acepted bank cheque on a chartered bank of Canada, made payable to the Honorable the Minister of Public Works, for a sum equal to ten per cent. (109l>) of tender, which shall be forfeited If the party tendering decline to enter into contract when called upon to do so, or if lie fail lo complete the work contracted for. Tlie cheques of unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them upon tlie execution of tlie contract. Tenders wlll not be considered unless made out on the forms supplied, signed witli thc actual signature of the tenderer, and enclosed lu the envelopes furnished. A. E. FOREMAN, Public Works Engineer. Publlc Works Department, Victoria, B.C., August 12th, 1920. The object of cow testing is to give the dairyman accurate knowledge as to the. production of milk and tat ot each cow In the herd. It is readily admitted that the average cow does not produce as much milk as she is capable of giving, and many dairymen keep one or more cows that do not even pay for their keep. Cow testing shows which cows are worth keeping in tbe herd and gives evidence against those that should be eliminated from the herd. "The Progress of Co\\*» Testing," bulletin 58, Dairy and Cold Storage Series, by A. H. White, B.S.A., shows that many farmers rely on guess work to pick out their best cows from which to save heifer calves for the future herds. Frequently, these guesses are not correct; cows which have good conformation are not always the best producers iu the herd. Dairy records will do away with guess work, and the farmer can safely select his best cows for breeding purposes. The bulletin, "The Progress of Cow Testing," may be secured free upon application to the Publications Branch, Department of Agriculture, Ottawa. In addition to giving the essential objects of cow testing it outliues the details of organization aud gives some of the results obtained, which shows that many farmers have increased tbe production of their herds from 30 to 75 per cent, and some have doubled the herd average in a few years. Wherever cow testing has been followed for a few years, a decided increase in the average production of each cow will be found. ALBERNI FALL FAIR NEXT -THURSDAY PORT ALBERNI.—The fall fai rot the Alberni Agricultural Association will be held on Thursday next, September 16. Every effort has been made by the association to make this year's show one of the greatest in the history of the district and it is expected that there will be more exhibit entries than ever before. A bigger prize list than usual has been provided, there being about $600 to be distributed among the exhibitors. PROVINCIAL ELECTION BEFORE HOUSE MEETS It Is current report that the Oliver Government will appeal to the people before the next session of th House. While Premier Olivr may not yet have decided that he will act on the advice ot a majority of his ministers, it Is rumored that the prevailing opinion ot the cabinet is that the verdict of the people should not be delayed too long. The active hurrying to and fro ot the cabinet ministers during the past few months would Indicate that there Is more than a mere referendum vote on prohibition bfore the winter season starts in. After the premier was north the announcement was made that a certain minister would run In his old riding, then came the hurried visit to the north of Premier Oliver and Hon. Pattullo. . . . Taken.in all, now that the prominent members of the cabinet wish an election and the actions of the ministers, it would be well to be prepared.—Ex. FORD COVERS 1«00 MILES WITHOUT ADJUSTMENT OR CHANGE OF TIRES TAKE HOME A BOX OF KELLY'S APPETIZING AND DELICIOUS FISH AND CHIPS When you feel the need of a nice dainty meal, drop into our Cafe and try this popular dish. See our Special Window Display of HOME-MADE CANDIES "CUMBERLAND, B.C. 1LLYS DR. R. P. CHRISTIE DENTIST Phone 116 Offlce: WILLARD BLOCK CUMBERLAND. B.C. P. P. HARRISON Barrister and Solicitor Notary Public CUMBERLAND - ■* B. C. OPAL VALUED AT £50,000 An enormous, absolutely flawless black opal, proclaimed as the largest uucut precious stone in the world, has been recently discovered in the States, and is now iu the offlce of a government official in Washington. The gem contains approximately 21 cubic Inches and is valued by the owners at a quarter of a million dollars. PRIVATE CAR "IMPERIAL" (From a Swedish Newspaper.) ALL DROWSED "I want one of those dogs about so high, and about so long. A sort of greyhound; but It Isn't quite, because Its tall Is shorter and Its head's bigger, and the legs aren't so long, and the body's thinner. Do you keep that sort?" Dealer; "No, sir, I don't. 1 drowns 'em!" A bachelor girl Is one that has had a chance and refused. An old maid is one that never had a chance, but is willing to take it. My auto, 'tis of thee, Short road to poverty; Of thee I chant. I blew a pile of dough On you two years ago; Now you refuse to go, Or won't, or can't. To thee, old rattlebox, Came many bumps and knocks; Fur thee I grieve. Badly the top is worn, Frayed are the seats and torn, "Flu" has attacked thy horn, 1 do believe. Thy perfume scents the breeze, Willie women cough ond sneeze As we pass by. I paid fur thee a price 'Twould buy a mansion twice; Now you're a nest for mice— Oh me, oh my! During the recently completed Michigan Pikes Tour, a Ford car taken out of the assembly line covered the whole of the 1600 miles without the slightest mechanical adjustment or tire change. The car carried the famous Ford Quartete, none of whom could drive nearly as well as they can sing, but who nevertheless maintained their place in the line throughout the entire trip, and came through with flying colors. A powerful Cadillac 8 acted as pace maker, and set up a smart, clip over every type of road from loose sand and gravel, plain dirt, muck and swamp to rocks and corduroy. Throughout the whole of the gruelling run where in places the going was over 43 miles an hour, the Quartette in their indomitable Ford hung on, and established a wonderful record under the most exacting conditions. Woman believes that true marriage is a matter of give and take. She gives a look into your pocket book— and takes all there is in it. 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An extraordinary story of how a man had a child thrust upon him by an unmarried mother comes from Bridgend, England. The man was in a public-house when a young woman came in with a.three-months-old-baby boy wrapped In a shawl. She placed it on his lap, saying "That is yours!"and rushed out. The man has since been saddled with the child. He has been unable to get anyone to take care of it, and has been refused admission for It at the workhouse. He lias been spending his time wandering about the streets and haunting the police stations, carrying the child in his arms still wrapped in the shawl. Georgette and Crepe de Chine Blouses A splendid display of very charming and becoming models - . Come in and view our showing,of New Fall Millinery RIDEOUT'S -±_a*J September 11, 1920. •m CUkBl8ttLAMI> ISLANDEft flu ree A MacKinnon's Special SALE OF FURNITURE Is Now in Full Swing Furniture prices are steadily, advancing. This sale will give you an opportunity of securing big value for your money, and you will serve your own interests by taking advantage of the values here offered. Special sale lines include pining Room Suites, Easy Chairs, Walnut and Fumed Oak Dressers, etc. A good line of Fir Dressers and Chiffoniers marked at specially low prices during this sale. SALE PRICES ARE FOR CASH ONLY ft. MacKinnon CUMBERLAND, B.C. SILVER is becoming so valuable that it is fast approaching the point where it may be considered as a standard of value, and the discovery of it will cause to SPRING up instantly in the mind of the prospector delightful visions of aflluance long deferred, but the source of sure and real pleasure is a drink of good, refreshing Silver Spring _ BEER AT ALL THE LEADING HOTELS. Silver Spring Brewing Company VICTORIA, B. C. Automobiles That Stand the Test WHEN considering the purchase of an automobile, be sure you select a reliable car—one that will stand the test. We are agents for THOS. WEEKS of Nanaimo, and we carry the following reliable makes of automobiles: Chevrolet, Dodge, Chalmers, Hudson Six, Cadillac. We also specialize in REPUBLIC TRUCKS and TRAILERS of 1 to 5 tons. THOMAS HUDSON UNION BAY, B.C. Can The Elwell Mystery Be Solved Many More Baffling Murders Have Been Cleared Up—Some Sensational Crime Riddles From Modern Life to Which Clever Detectives Have Given Adequate Solution So far as tbe public knows, tbe New York authorities have made no progress in clearing up the murder ot James B. Elwell. recognized authority on auction bridge, who was found slain in bis apartment there. It may, indeed, prove to be one of the inscrutable mysteries the detectives have never solved, for there are such, but It has presented no more baffling Incongruities, no more puzzling twists and unexpected turds, than many others in which they have successfully dwelt. At least in this case they have the advantage of picking up the scent while tbe trail was warm. In other famous cases this has not always been so. A (onvlct Kevealed « Plot The discovery of the body of B. F. Perry in bis borne at 1316 CallowhiU street, ln Philadelphia, did not cause any sensation at the time—September 4, 1894—for the coroner's Jury gave a speedy verdict of "death from accidental causes." There was clear evidence that some sort of an explosion had taken place. A shattered bottle, which had manifestly contained some sort of inflammable material; a broken pipe filled with partly burned tobacco and a charred matcli lay beside tbe body. An autopsy showed tbat Perry had died from congestion of the lungs, caused by the inbaling of flames ot chloroform, tbe latter having presumably formed the contents ot the broken bottle. So, as there was no claimants for the body and no estate—so far as was known at that time—Ferry's remains were interred at the potter's field. There they would have remained undisturbed had it not been for the evidence of a convict in the St. Louis prison—evidence which not only Indicated tbat Ferry had been murdered, but that his death was only one ot a series committed by a man totally devoid of conscience or human feeling. Shortly after Perry's death the Philadelphia branch of the Fidelity Life Insurance Co. received a letter from Jephtha D. Howe, an attorney ln St. Louis, stating that "B. F. Perry1 was really Benjamin F. Pltezel, who had carried a (5,000 life insurance with the Fidelity Company. The only person who could be found to identity the body was a man named H. H. Holmes of Willamette, 111., who willingly came on to Philadelphia to superintend the exhuming ot the body. Holmes and Howe met in the office of the company, presumably as strangers, and the former clearly identified the body of the dead'man as that of his friend Pitezel. The First Hints of Fool Play. Satisfied, the insurance company paid the insurance to Howe, Pitezel's attorney, and reimbursed Holmes for his expenses. Up to this time there was, of course, not the least suspicion of a crime. The details of the case were reported ln the St. Louis newspapers and a few days later Marion Hedgspeth, a convict serving a sentence for train robbery, informed the governor of the prison that he would like to give him some very important Information. "If you will examine the records of the prison," said Hedgspeth, "you will find that there was a man there last summer by the name of H. H. Howard. He was ln for fraud, I believe, but was released on bail. While he was here Howard asked me it I knew any lawyer whom I could recommend In connection with a swindling scheme which he had in mind—a plan which he said ought to net him at least $10,000 without any trouble. He promised me 1500 for my Information, and I gave him the name of a lawyer who I thought would fill the bill. But I never got tbe $600." "All of which," remarked the gov ernor of the prison, "Is interesting enough, but why is it so vitally important?" "Don't you read the newspapers?' retorted Hedgspeth. "The name of the lawyer I recommended to 'Howard' was Jephtha D. Howe, and 'Howard' is undoubtedly the man who calls himself Holmes—the one who is mixed up in that insurance case in Philadelphia. The details of the case dovetail exactly with the scheme tbat Howard outlined to me last summer." A House Built fer Crime. As soon as this information reached Philadeplphia the Insurance company detailed an experienced detective named Geyer to arrest Holmes and investigate his antecedents, for it was clear that Pltezel had not met his death through accident but as the result of a carefully laid plan. After a month's search Holmes was traced to New England and finally arrested in Boston. This, however, proved to be virtually the beginning of the case, for the further Geyer dug back Into Holmes' history the more gruesome dentils he discovered. It was tn the course of his search through Indiana and Illinois that Geyer came across the most startling discovery of the entire case, the mysterious building in Chicago known as "Holmes Castle." The prisoner had personally superintended the erection of this structure, and investigation showed that it contained an air-proof, sound-proof vault, communicating with the cellar' by means of a secret staircase. Buried in the cellar floor and half consumed by quicklime were found the remains of at. least five persons who had been lured to tbe castle and murdered. Inquiry developed that a Miss Minnie Williams had entered Holmes' employ tn 1893 and had lived with him at the castle. In the latter part of tbe year she had invited her sister Nanule to be present at her wedding with Holmes. Nannie bad come to Chicago, but the two sisters had never again been seen alive. Had it not been for the tact that Holmes overlooked tbe promise which he had made to a convict in the St. Louis prison, it is quite possible that he would have remained at liberty But Detective Geyer returned to Philadelphia with enough evidence to secure conviction, and Holmes, tbe master murderer, who confessed to having committed no less than twenty- seven crimes, paid the penalty for them on the gallows. Found No Motive for Murders. Differing radically from the Holmes case in tbe method by wblch the mystery was solved, but resembling it in the cunning and callousness displayed by the criminal, was "The Mystery ot the Frozen Death" In Buenos Aires a few years ago. A number of men who were prominent in the life of the city—bankers aud lawyers and doctors—died within a few weeks of each other. But in every case the attending physicians had given certificates of death from natural causes, either cholera or yellow fever. Autopsies had been performed iu three of the cases, but even these post-mortem examinations disclosed nothing out of tbe ordinary, though many persons wondered at the deaths in the entire absence of any epidemic. Manuel Porteras, one of the detectives connected with the city police force, made it his business to dig back into the history of the fifteen prominent men who had died during the pre vious six months. In no case could he find any reason which would explain their murder, or any motive for removing them. They were all fairly wealthy, but their properly descended to their families and no single heir appeared to be councted with even two of the cases—much less all of them. What Porteras did find, however, was a rather puzzling coincidence. Each of the dead men had been a guest at the home of Dr. Albert Beaurlgard. Great West Tea WE ARE SOLE AGENTS IN CUMBERLAND FOR Red, Green and Blue Labels 65c. 75c. 90c. Mumford and Walton Grocers, Cumberland. IlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Cumberland Electric Lighting Phone 75 Co., Ltd. P. O. 314 | Luxury Tax Removed I I from Electric Heating j I Appliances j §§ You will be interested to know that the efforts of || H manufacturers of Electric Heating Appliances and of g H others interested, have been successful in securing the §| m removal of the 10 per cent. Luxury Tax on nickle- j| s| plated Electric Heating Appliances. §| H We quote herewith a recent letter from R. W. Bread- sf H ner, Commissioner of Taxation, to a manufacturer of S 3= appliances: S §§ "In reply to your letter of the 15th inst., I may state gj jH that the luxury tax applies to articles plated with gold j§ §1 or silver adapted for household or ofiice use. Nickle- = §§ plated electric heating appliances are exempt." |§ S Some of the more important arguments used were: Jl 1st—In almost all communities of the Dominion of || Canada it is actually more economical to iron, toast, jg cook, etc., with electric appliances than by any other S method. §§ The proposed legislation, therefore, would be taxing §j| an economy rather than a luxury. §§ 2nd—Appliances made from steel and iron require §§ a covering of something to protect them from the = ! action of rust. §| Nickle is the best and most economical for this §§ ! purpose. m CUMBERLAND AND UNION WATER WORKS COMPANY, LIMITED Whereas certain mischievously inclined persons have tampered with the valves ou the mains ot this company, thereby allowing a considerable amount ot water to run to waste, we therefore wish to point out that It Is a serious offence to tamper with such valves, and should the offending parties be apprehended they will be prosecuted to tbe very fullest extent of tbe law. lllllllllliiliilliliiiiiiOIiiilll BALLOONS FOR ALL (Continued on Page Seven) UK KEPT ANOTHER WOMAN. In cross-examination it is always well to be sure of your facts before you dig too deep, as tbe following case proves. A lawyer was grilling the respondent in a divorce case. "Is it true that you are supporting another woman?" he asked. "It is." replied the respondent. "And she lives in the same house, does she not?" "Yes." "And you were never married to her?" "No, sir." "That will be all." "Just a moment," broke in the man's attorney. "Who ia this woman?" "My mother," calmly replied the respondent. HOUSE BUILDING IN WESTERN CANADA Western Canada should not be In convenience!! through lack of bousing facilities next year If the number of building permits granted means anything: In Winnipeg ten times many dwellings were erected in the first six months of this year as were erected in the same period last year Regina, Saskatoon, Calgary and I'M uionton are also carrying out large building programmes. The report shows that by far thc greater number of buildings are being built of brick. This Is probably due to the lumber shortage, which has stimulated thc manufacture of brick to such an extent that It Is now more easily available, The makers and vendors of toy balloons are having the time of their lives Jut now in England. Formerly these fragile colored globes, filled with ordinary air. were merely playthings for children. Some little time back, however, some genius hit upon tlie happy Idea of Inflating them with hydrogen gas. thereby rendering them, of course, very much more buoyant. As a result, they have developed Into something of a society craze. No up-Io-dato river girl lolling in her punt thinks her get-up complete unless she is dangling one aloft at the end of a string. The cruze has been laken up avidly, tuo, by bolidny-miikers at the seaside, where it has become quite the thing to have one attached to one's deck- chair on the sands, while many fair bathers take them with litem when going for their morning dip. There Is one disadvantage, however, attached to them. Once tbey are accidentally let go. there is no recovering them. They go soaring aloft like a rocket. "There's Mrs. Nuptials with tbe twin she divorced live years ago." "Same old husband, eh?" "Yes, same old husband, only vamped." KILLED IN A TRUNK A gruesome discovery waa made by working-class couple living In an outlying district of Paris when they returned home from work one day. Alarmed at not (lulling their two children, both of whom tbey had locked in room of their house that morning w-'ien they went out to work, the parents made a careful search of every room Without result, till it occurred to them to look In n large trunk. Tbey were horrified to find their eldest laughter, a girl of nine, inside tn a state of almost complete asphyxiation. Tlie child was rushed to a chemist, where efforts were mode to revive her, but she died soon afterwards. The other child was also In the trunk deed. Tho theory Is that the girl climbed Into the trunk with her brother, in play, and. the lid closing automatically, tbey were suffocated. Recently a footballer was "brought up" on a charge of riotous conduct The magistrate inquired what position the defendant held. "He's n football player, your worship," said counsel. "He plays outside right for his team." "Yes—ail! He does does he?" re- piled tlie magistrate. "Well, then, we must change his position. He'll be left I Inside for the next month," Pour THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER Member 11,1926. THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER Published every Saturday morning at Cumberland, B. C. EDWARD W. BICKLE Manager and Publisher. BEN H.'GOWEN Editor. SATURDAY', SEPTEMBER 11. 1920. PROHIBITION AND TEMPERANCE Before Prohibition, as it now exists, was given a trial it was a difficult matter for a new ipaper to take an absolute stand on what it believed was in the interests of the people as a whole, The establishment of new conditions affecting the habits of a community always possesses an clement of the unknown, and it must be recalled tbat Prohibition under different guises, elsewhere, as well as in British Columbia, 1ms been and Is still on trial. Here, we believe, from the mass of evidence that is ou record, and because for every one violation of the law which is discovered nt least ten go unpunished, thut Prohibition, as It Is practised in fills Province, lias been weighed in tlie balance and found wanting. In saying tills it should be added that many of those who voted for this law did so with the best moral intentions, and, perhaps, because they believe its benefits outweigh its defects, will do so again. They consider, for instance, quite unaware of the conditions which prevail throughout British Columbia, that Prohibition, as we have It, has meant the abolition of the saloon. The army of officialdom to bring about tills result has never been created, and the very character of the law leaves loopholes for evasion. Prohibition in tills Province, and In other Provinces of tlie Dominion as the dispatches relate so often, has brought into existence a new industry and n new trade. Liquors, very often of a poisonous character, are being manufactured In un Illicit way and dispensed through secret Channels. The ramifications of the trade ore so multiform, and the secrecy investing illicit manufacture is often so profound that tlie police themselves admit the task of enforcing the law is beyond their powers. II is for the reasons enumerated that the Premier of this Province has been driven to the conclusion that the law cannot "be enforced More rigid Prohibition, if brought about, would not make conditions any better, for It would only tend to embitter still more those who are unalterably hostile to such encroachments on liberty of action. In a country like British Columbia, where public opinion is about equally divided on this issue, it would be the part of wisdom to reach a decision that can be enforced. The present Prohibition law is openly and secretly violated every day by thousand's of people. If it is approved at the forthcoming plebiscite Britisli Columbia will have perpetuated a condition with which the Government admits it cannot cope. The alternative is control of the sale of llqpor by tlle Provincial Government. The Province is asked to vote on the principle of government control, and we admit there should be an official statement of what such control will mean. Presumably, however, if government ' control Is approved, the whole question will go before the Legislature, and it will be the elected representatives of the people who will decide on the safeguards to be applied. Since Prohibition has failed, inasmuch as it has proved inoperative, the conclusion Is the State should control whatever liquor traffic there Is Instead of leaving it ln the hands of those who, in plying it, are daily violating the law, aud are enabled to do so unpunished. This does not mean there should not be a measure of temperance, so that much more moderation than In the pre-Prohibition days will be set up as the law of the people. It does mean, however, that the present conditions, which constitute a travesty on government, will he removed to a very great extent, for a new experiment tn connection with the issue will, at least, give the authorities an opportunity In the light of three years of experience, of framing a law yhich can be enforced.—Colonist. HOW TO BE A FINANCIAL WIZARD Some years ago George Ade wrote one of his "Fables In Slang" about the Big Business Man and the Financier who came into his office with a Perfectly Sound Proposition paying about eight per cent. The Big Business Man rose up in righteous Indignation and threw him out. Then a Slouch-Hatted Person, all dressed up like a Tin-Horn Gambler, slipped into the office and with mysterious emphasis produced a Brightly Glided Brick. Immediately the Big Business Man went into a trance. His eye grew glassy and cold perspiration broke out on his brow. And he handed tlie Gink who claimed to come from Dead Man's Gulch all the money he had in the place. One is reminded of this fable by the career of Ponzl, the Boston "Wizard," who is now trying to explain to the police what be did with all the money that people, presumably sane, forced on him so thnt lie might make fifty per cent. profit for them in forty-live days. His game was not new, in spite of all the fiuh-dub be talked about his enormous dealings in international reply coupons, it was the same old trick of paying one row of depositors out of the money handed in by another row. And yet thousands and thousands of people entrusted to liim their savings in tlie pathetic belief thut he was going to make fifty per cent, for tliem uml Heaven only knows how much more for himself in a month and a half inlying and selling postage-stamps. It wasn't ns if they had not had many previous schemes of the sorl lo serve as u warning to them. Examples seem to be of Utile avail lu cases of tlilB character, Nor were tho#v deterred by the various Investigations which were started Into 1'oiizl's nffalrs. In fact. It Is stated that most of the money lie received was paid in uftcr the glaring light of publicity hail been turned on him and his operations. And the Investors were not Ignorant foreigners with wild Ideas as to the ease with which money could be made in America, but hard-headed New Englanders whose native caution had passed into a proverb. Surely there are no mysteries like the mysteries of money-making psychology. The fisherman who drops his line into the by-waters of finance does not need even to bait his hook. All he has to do Is to put a little gliding on it, and the silly gudgeon rise to it in shoals. But if you wish to raise a little money on sound and sufficient collateral—well, that's quite another story. WHEN WILL YOU START TO SAVE MONEY? By S. W. Straus, President American Socity for Thrift. If you are not saving money today, when do you expect to begin? If you are one of the misguided thriftless ones*** your answer doubtless will be "when I begin making more money," or "when I get out of debt." or "when I get married and settle down," or "when I get through having a good time." It always is easy to find a good excuse for not saving money, lust as It always is easy to put off until tomorrow what should be done today. The man or woman who cannot save money under adverse circumstances will not save under prosperous ones. The experiences of thousands of men have shown that it is just as hard to save money out of a large income as it is out of a small one. Even though the savings amount to only a few pennies a day or even n few pennies a week, the start has been made In tlie right direction and the more difficult It Is to effect these savings the greater will be the value In added will power and stability of character. Many and many a man who has begun to save money in the midst of great hardships has been surprised to find how quickly good fortune began to smile upon him. We cannot foretell the future nnd the mere act of saving oven though tlie amounts be Insignificant, often lias so chauged one's mental attitude and viewpoint that immediate progress has been inspired. No mutter what your circumstances may bo, save money. The amount saved does not matter nearly as much as-the fact that you save something, for If you cannot lay by a small portion of your earnings when your income is small you will not be able to do so if it is Increased. Thrift is a matter ot mental force and stamina, rather thun a function of mere monetary accumulation. MUSICAL ROCKS A few miles south of Pottstown, Pa., or about forty-five miles from Philadelphia, are to be found the only musical rocks In this country, If not in the whole world. They are strewn over half an acre on the top of a hill overlooking tlie Schuykill Valley, some lying loose, some being embedded deeply In tlie ground, some weighing several tons, and some small enough to be picked up and carried away In the hand. They are of a uniform dark brown color, showing unmistakable traces of iron, and never collect either moss or lichens as most rocks do; neither do any wild plants or weed grow near them, nor will any ivy grow over them. When struck with a hammer or other metallic Instrument they respond with a clear ( resonant note like a bell. Tbe larger the rock struck the louder and clearer the bell note, the ringing of the big rocks being heard quite plainly across the valley. A musician after a littlb practice is able to produce the notes uit the scales on them in a manner similar to the xylophone. When small rocks are carried away and struck elsewhere they refuse to ring, and this fact leads many to believe that the ground underneath the rocks is formed like a huge sounding board, while the loose masses of granite have been sunuingly arranged by the hand of nature to refract sound in such a way as to produce the ringing notes. IRELAND IN AMERICA How is it that the Irish have such a voice in America, people are asking. Few realize that since 1776 more Irish have emigrated to America than have remained behind, and, apparently, they are an expert ln airing their grievances as those who did remain behind. It seems astonishing that in a century and a half little Ireland has sent America a population equal to that of eleven of her states covering an area as large as the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and what was Austria-Hungary lumped together. Four and a half million Irish have crossed the seas within the hundred and fifty years, but it would be difficult to say how many have become Americans. Irish-American seems to be as far as they get, and the memory of tbelr motherland and resentment of their wrongs is cherished to the second and third generations.—Saturday Night. The thought grows upon the world .that advertising pays. The Polish army was offering 1,000 marks for horses, and caused the fact to be known to the Red army cavalry by way of aviators, with the result that the market was fully supplied by Red soldiers, who thought more of food and a thousand marks than they did of Mr. Lenlne's uncomfortable philosophy. The real hazard of the States has passed safely; the prune crop is practically out of danger from frost. WHY ALL THIS? Using the figures of the last four months as a basis, The Ottawa Journal, a staunch friend of the Dominion Government, ventures tlie prediction that this year the Minister of Finance "will lind himself in possessimi'of the unparalleled sum of at least $700,000,000 to carry on the business of the country." The Journal regards this as a magnificent prospect. It is altogether too magnificent. The Canadian publlc is being taxed to tho very eyebrows to raise this enormous total, which is more than twice ns much as thc Government should require for legitimate expenditures. The country would be much better off witli less revenue if It meant an appreciable reduction in that particular form of taxation which bears most heavily upon the country's production. It Sir Henry Drayton is not careful he will discover that he lias taxed this Dominion into the economic doldrums. He certainly can do witli much less than $700,- 000,000 and still divert a healthy sum to the reduction of the national debt.—Times. THE HOUSEWIFE'S PRAYER Dear Lord, give us patience to dust, once more, Tilings dusted a hundred times before. Give us tlie calm that naught can shake- Not broken chinu or fallen cuke. Give us the patience that won't "see red" When Johnny puts eels ln the guest room bed. When the cook elopes with the chauffeur's brother, Then give us patience to hunt another. Not for riches or power do housewives pray, But for grace—like manna—fresh each day: For the greatest gift since time began— Patience enough to manage a man. —Jane Kay. Bad news from Boston: the suburban bean crop has been frostbitten. The treaty with Turkey was signed at Sevres. Sevres is noted as the place where the world's most fragile ware ls manufactured. 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THE CtnVtdfiRUMft lSLANDEli Fi ive tf William Fnrnum, who takes the role of Jean Valjean in "Les Mlserables" at Ilo-llo today, matinee and evening. "IES XINKKAHLKS" Victor Hugo's great muBtcr- plecc, a colossal production. A story of sublime sacrifice by one whom society wronged beyond reparation. Tile greatest story of France's greatest writer. Thc epic of a soul transfigured and redeemed, purified by heroism and glorified through suffering. The grandeur of life's, turbulent tides, the sublimity of the heroes of the centuries, welded into a screen production of peerless effectiveness. WILLIAM FARNUM, WHO GAVE JEAN VALJEAN TO THE SCREEN William Farnum regards his Jean Valjean, In "Les Mlserables," which is the big attraction at the Ilo-llo this afternoon and evening, as the greatest achievement of his career. It is indeed a superb piece of character work, on the highest histrionic level, etching a Valjean who lives forever in memory. For stealing a loaf of bread to relieve the hunger pangs of ills sister and her little ones, Jean Valjean is sent to the gallery for live years. He writhes in his chains. Several times he makes ineffectual attempts to escape—his captivity being extended in punishment for tills. In all he serves .nineteen years, and when he is liberated, in 1815, his soul is starved and his heart embittered against God and man; ills appearance utterly repulsive. He tramps to the provincial town of Duval. People shun him. He is spurned, insulted, denied food. He arrives at the Bishop's house. The Bishop, a man worthy of the God he serves, gives him food and a bed to sleep in. During the night Valjean gets up and steals his host's silverware. . He is captured and brought back, but the Bishop tells tlie gendarmes that he had given the silverware to Valjean. As Valjean leaves the Bishop says: "Jean Valjean, you no longer belong to evil, but to God. Remember 1 have bought your soul and have given It to God." » Valjean departs, but Is falsely accused of another crime. The tender . mercy of the Bishop sinks deep Into ills consclenceness. He recovers his manhood, prospers, is doing good everywhere. He becomes a millionaire and mayor of the town of M. He is owner of a big manufacturing plant. Among his workers Is Fautine, who has an unfathered child, Cosette. Unable to care for the child herself, she entrusts her to the Thenardler family, a soulless group. Finally Fantlue is discharged ln disgrace from the factory by the forewoman. She becomes desperately 111. When Valjean, now known as Fntlior Madeleine, learns of this he seekB out Fantlue In the hospital and promises to get Cosette for' her. During all this time Valjean Is hounded by Javert, un officious police Inspector who recognizes him us former Convict No. 24601. In Paris, Cosette, now grown to womanhood, brightens tbe life of old Valjean. She falls ln love with Marius, a young aristocrat, and Valjean sees in tlie love affair a threat to roll him of his loved one. At first he tries to thwart their love. But the man ln him reasserts Itself and In the revolutionary riots of 1831 he Baves the life of Marius, and the young man marries Cosette. During the riots, fate throws into Valjean's hands his implacable enemy, Javert. He spares the inspector's life. Jean Valjean, old and worn, but blessed by everyone who knows hini for his goodneBS, dies. Cosette and Marius bring sunshine to his last hours. Cosette never knows that her benefactor was a convict. Valjean falls asleep with a smile ou bis lips. WILL RODGERS IN THE CHARMING GOLDWYN COMEDY, "JUBILO" Will Rogers comes to the Ilo-llo on Monday evening In his Goldwyn photo- pluy, "Jubilo," adapted from the Saturday Evening Post story by Ben Ames Williams. Remember lovable, human Will hi "Almost a Husband." You'll Unci hltn even more, irresistible and human In "Jubilo." He playB the part of a dyed-ln-the-wool hobo—a member of the ancient aud honored Society of Worknots—whom love transforms Into a Prince In patches. It's funny what strange things a man will do under the spell of a pair of be wltchlngly blue feminine eyeB. Jubilo had been a wondering Nabob from Nowhere—in other words, a hobo. Dodging work was his religion—and a lino art in which he had no superior. Then he met Rose Hardy, a rustic beauty—and then the miracle of miracles. Jubilo actually went to work—washed his face—and combed his hair! And he mglht have won Rose if It hadn't been for a big train hold-up to which lie pleaded guilty. Work, Water and Worry. Three things tllat were total strangers to Jubilo. You can't blame him. What self-respecting hobo would confess his guilt to these three cardinal sins? But even hobos are not masters of their own destinies, und tlie day came when Jubilo, to his everlasting shame, actually went to work—splashed in and drunk water and got something to worry about. A girl and a big train* hold-up did it! It's a bright, sunny coinudy-drama of plain folks and rich hearts. .'*,"♦"♦ PAULINE FREDERICK IN THE GOLDWYN PICTURE "THE PALISER CASE" Whose was the knife that stabbed Monty Paliser? What hand had driven through tlie black velvet curtains of the opera box? You who have seen big mystery pictures have never seen one that might be said to approach "The Palisor Case," Pauline Frederick's Goldwyn vehicle wliieh Is to be shown at tlie llo-Ilo Theatre on Tuesday night. Tills is Indeed a drama of misplaced trust, deceived womanhood, man's perlidy and historic justice. Pauline Frederick rises to tlie very heights of her emotional powers in this great drama as a woman accused of Invoking "The Unwritten Law." "The Paliser Case" is an intense suspense-ludeu mystery, drama which deals with tlie life of a trusting girl who is betrayed by a fake marriage to an unscrupulous rogue and finds herself in the toils of justice when the latter is mysteriously murdered. Suspicion rests also ou others and the third degree is applied with merciless determination until justice locates the murderer. The elemental emotions, the great moments of disillusionment and despair of this moving drama are portrayed by the star as only Pauline knows how. See this Goldwn production and try to guess the end. We don't think you will be able to do so. * * * WHAT BECOMES OF MOVIE STARS' BEAUTIFUL CLOTHES? What becomes of all the beautiful clothes that the beautiful movie stars garb themselves in for all of their photoplays? Each year there is spent a large fortune for wardrobe alone in the picture business. It would bo lolly even to estimate tlie amount, because tu do so would mean taking the press agent's word In most enses and—well, you know press ogenls! However, the fact remains that Innumerable costly gowns,arc worn by slurs for one production only, all of which leads us to wonder where the beautiful clothes go when Miss Star fades out ot the picture in the final clinch. There are several answers. First, feminine audiences do not like to see a star appear ln two different productions wearing the same costume. It makes it seem us It she had only one dress to her name. Ami men iu the audience like to sun a beautiful star, sixty per cent, of wliieh it ls said is accomplished by clothes. But the principal reason that elaborate gowns, regardles of cost, are seen only once on the screen ls because photoplayers ure superstitious. It Is believed by picture uclurs and actresses that If they wear cast-off wardrobe, some great harm will come to them during the making of a production. Although often as high as twenty thousand dollars are spent in wardrobe on a single photoplay, yet seldom is one of these costumes worn again in another picture. The most, lavish wardrobe purchasers for the screen said to be Cecil B, DeMille, D. W. Griffith and Allau Dwan. For "In the Heart of a Fool," a Dwan production which the Mayflower Photoplay Corporation will present this month, $20,000 was expended In clothes for the feminene players alone. But these garments are not thrown away or wholly wasted by any means —not at the prevailing price of dress goods! When a photoplay is finished the costumes are turned into the wardrobe department of the studio, where under the direction of a high-salaried modiste, they are recut Into garments suitable for other productions. This lifts the curse of the superstition from them and results in a maximum of efficiency and a minimum of waste. But even by this method there often is bound to be great loss. MELODRAMATIC LOVE STORY FOR BLANCHE SWEET—A BIG HIT For those who like their entertainment served up in melodramatic faBhion, "A Woman of Pleasure, starring Blanche Sweet at the Ilo-llo Theatre on Thursday next, wlll more than satisfy. Adapted from James Willard's famous melodrama that was one of the record hits of the far-famed Adelphl Theatre in London, 'A Woman of Pleasure" has been given a lavish and spectacular production by Jesse D. Hampton. The story centres about a girl who marries for money and then falls ln love with one of her husband's employes. Tbe action shifts from England to British South Africa, where the husband's mines are endangered by a Zulu uprising. These Zulu scenes are remarkably well staged. There is a battle between the Zulus armed With spears and the British armed with rifles. A huge observation balloon plays a thrilling part ln the rescue. The heroine is held captive, the hero; sacrifices his life for hers—almost—and the villain ls satisfactorily disposed of. There were several reasons why Alice Dane married Sir John Turnbull, none of which was the one that she loved him. She married him because his wealth could give her Invalid father the care his few remaining days needed and because she craved the luxuries and the pleasures that, were her right by virtue of her breeding, youth and beauty. « Sir John, as Alice learned on the night of their wedding, bad but one object in marrying her. She had been the sole witness-to his attempt to kill a man by throwing him over a cliff. The fail has resulted in the victim losing his memory. As the law wilt not permit a wife to testify against her husband, Sir John married Alice. Within a month after the wedding Alice's father died. Then news came from British South Africa that Sir John's mining interests are endangered by a Zulu uprising. Bobby Ralston, Sir John's superintendent, visits England on a hurried trip. While he is conferring with Sir John, Alice asks permission to adopt little Danny Thomas, a mischief-loving youngster who has ran away from the orphanage. Sir John tells her that he supported her father for appearance's sake, but he'll not feed "that brat." Keenly sensing Alice's humiliation and filled with admiration for the boy's pluck, Ralston offers to care for Danny. Sir John objects and is told by Ralston that bis employer cannot control his (Ralston's) private actions. A few weeks later find Sir John and Lady Turnbull and Ralston in the midst of savage warfare in tho heart of Zululand. Alice's unbearable situation as the wife of Sir John is further complicated by the fact tbat she and Bobby Ralston love each other. When provisions run low and the wagon train fails to arrive, Sir John and Ralston go up In the observation balloon, and sight the lost train. Cetygoola, the chief of the Zulu tribe, was educated by missionaries, but reverted to savagery upon his accession to the "throne." Because of his knowledge of tbe ways nt white men he ls a dangerous enemy. He sends his brother, Konl, to the British eamp. Koni Is treacherously killed by Sir John, who abuses the black's Hug of truce. Cetylgoola swears vengeance. Alice and Danny are captured by Cetygoola, and Danny sent back to camp with the message that unless the murderer of Konl is surrendered for punishment, Alice will die. The stirring incidents and climax of this love drama will be portrayed on Thursday at the Ilo-llo. "I saw your mother going to a neighbor as I crossed the street," said the caller to her friend's little son. "Do you know wHen she will be back." "Yes'm," answered youthful Jimmy. "She said she'd be back Just as soon as you left." IL0-IL0 THEATRE Saturday, September 11th WILLIAM FARNUM — IN — "Les Miserables Victor Hugo's Greatest Masterpiece Victor Hugo's great masterpiece, a colossal production. A story of sublime sacrifice by one whom society wronged beyond reparation. An epic of life from the pen of a genius and prophet. The greatest story of France's greatest writer. The acme of dramatic achievement—the life of immortal Jean Valjean. "Les Miserables," the Gospel of the Poor, the Story of the Ages. A story that runs the gamut of emotion—pathos, tenderness, hatred, exultation. The story of stories, the struggle of man against mankind. A story as imposing as earth's mountains, and as durable. The essence of life—love, suffering and sacrifice—transferred to the screen. »> Monday. September 13th Samuel Goldwyn presents WILL RODGERS — IN — "JUBILO" The Misadventures of a Soldier of Misfortune—A Hobo's Misadventure in the Land of Work and Love—The Romance of the Lady and the Hobo— The Miracle of Love, and the Vagrant it Touched—A Comedy-Drama of Plain Folks and Rich Hearts. Tuesday, September 14th PAULINE FREDERICK IN — "THE PALISER CASE" WHO KILLED MONTY PALISER? Was it the Girl He Wronged? Was it the Man He Betrayed? Was it the Father He Disgraced? Three confessed. Who was the guilty one? A thrilling, baffling murder mystery with a climax that startles and grips. No greater emotional achievement was ever scored by Pauline Frederick. Thursday, September 16th Jesse D. Hampton presents BLANCHE SWEET — IN — "A Woman of Pleasure" A stirring drama of the outposts of the Empire, of the Great Zulu uprising under Chief Cetygoola in British South Africa—Of a woman who married to escape poverty, and of her callous husband who wed her to silence the only witness of his crime—And of the handsome mine-superintendent who fell in love with his brutal employer's wife—Depicting Savage Mashona- land in the wilds of British South Africa, with the naked Zulu Impis on the warpth—A pitifully small band of whites guarding the mine—And a Hopeless Marriage Tangle Working to a Climax! Six THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER -September ll, 1920. Auto Repairs BEST IN THE CITY Work Guaranteed Cumberland Motor Works DISTRICT AGENTS FOR CHEVROLET CARS TASTE is the TEST of the DRINKS THAT ARE BEST Buy the products of the BRITISH COLUMBIA BREWERIES, LIMITED Ask for the^Brands.that are the Best Alexandra Stout is sure to satisfy. U.B.C. Beer The Beer of Quality. 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We have received a shipment of delicious Smoked Fish Including some very choice FINNAN HADDIE SMOKED COD KIPPERED HERRINGS LAMB MUTTON BEEF VEAL POKK D. Campbell's Meat Market UNION HOTEL OPPOSITE RAILWAY STATION. First Class Accommodation. Heated throughout by Electricity. WILLIAM JONES, Proprietor. Cumberland, B. C. WHERE AMERICA WAS FIRST PUT ON THE MAP Suggests Publisher's House at St. Die, France, Should Be Preserved. There Ib a fine suggestion which is made by Dr. John H. Finley, the New York state commissioner of education. that tlie printers of America should purchase and preserve the house in which, colloquially but very literally speaking. "America was first put on the map." It is tlie ancient house in the village of St. Die, in France, iu which Martin Waldseemueller—whom we know beat as Illacomilus—in April, 1507, published the first map of the world that bore the name "America," and with It also that little Latin book ln which it was first proposed that the continents of the Western Hemisphere should be thus named. "The fourth continent of the world," he wrote, "which, since \\tnerlcus discovered it, may fittingly be called America, or American Land." And again in another chapter: "I do not see why anyone can lawfully object to Its being called America, or Khe Land of America, after the man of genius who by his sagacity discovered it." Of course, we may debate until ilocuisday the question whether Amer- icus really did visit Panama with Ojeda in 1499, and if he was the first of all Europeans to set foot upon the terra flrma" of the American continent. That does not affect the memorable fact that it was ln that little house at St. Die, among the Vosges, that the name of America was bestowed upon this western world. Surely America might well acquire and cherish the place ln which she received her name.—Harvey's Weekly, 'NOBLER WORK BEYOND THE BAR" I know well that conversations with tlie dear dead are the every day stock In trade of the average medium, writes Lieut. E. II. Jones ln "The Road to En-Dor." It makes mcdiumshlp so much easier. Besides, for all I know the medium may be genuine. Alld far be it from me to decry the efforts of eminent scientists to forge the links with tlie world beyond by any means they choose. They want to "break through the partition." In their effort, they have perhaps every right to circularize tlie widows and mothers of those whose names adorn the Roll of Honor. To the scientist a widow or mother is only a unit for the purpose of experiment and percentage. To the professional medium she represents so much bread and butter. Assuredly these bereaved ladies should be invited to attempt to communicate with their dead husbands and their dead sons! The more the merrier and there is no time like the present. We have a million souls just "gone over' in tlie full flush of manhood. The fodder of last year's cannon is splendid manure for the psychic harvests of the years to come. Carry on! Spread the glad tidings! Our glorious dead are all waiting to move tables and push glasses, and scrawl with plancettes, and speak through trumpets, and throw mediums into ugly trances—at a guinea a time. Hurry up! Wake up, ye widows, a guinea Is little to pay for a last word from your dead husbands; many ot you would give your Immortal souls for it! Wake up, before it ls too late. I have seen men die from bullets, and shell, and poison; from starvation, from thirst, from exhaustion, and from many diseases. God knows, I have feared death. Yet death has ever had for me one strong consolation—it brings the "peace that passeth all understanding." Like me, perhaps, you have watched It come to your friends and lay. Its quiet finger on their gray faces. You have seen the relaxation from suffering, the gentle passing away and then the Ineffable Peace And is my Peace, when it comes, to be marred by this task of shifting tables, and glasses, and chairs, Sir Oliver? Am 1 to be at the beck nnd call of some hysterical, guinea-grnhhing med Inm—a sort of telephone boy in heaven or hell? I hope not, sir. I trust there is a nobler work beyond the liar for us poor mortals. VETERANS WANT TO DISPLACE BARMAIDS About two thousand ex-service men in Liverpool are protesting against the employment of barmaids ln the city's hotels and public houses. When a deputation waited on the committee ot the Liverpool Brewers and Spirit Merchants' Association one of the men stated that if the barmaids did not give place to service men action would be taken that would force the women out. Hobo; "Could you give mc two bits for a bed, lady?" "Sandy's Wife; "Yes; bring it In." IS THE MAORI RACE DISAPPEARING? Interesting Reminiscences of a Highly Intelligent and Very Chivalrous Race. The London Times correspondent who is accompanying the Prince of Wales, is despondent about the Maoris. Commenting on the picturesque welcome they gave the Royal visitor, says the London Observer, he speaks of Its poignant interest as "evidently the last distinctive festival of the Maoris," and he suggests that the race is in danger of disappearing through change of custom and intermarriage with the white. All, I think, he means to imply," said Sir Thomas Mackenzie, High Commissioner for New Zealand, in an Interview, "is that the typical Maori is changing. The old warrior is passing away; but the race is not dimlnsih- ing iu numbers. For some years it has been just about stationary, from forty to fifty thousand. And today the conditions, from the point ot view of the health of the race, are very much better than they were. The Maori in illness receives much more careful attention than was formerly the case. He no longer goes, as he used to do, to the Tohunga, or priest, for his medicine. He has either a Europeon doctor to attend to htm or a trained doctor of his own race. Notable Half-Casts. "Though the delegates who have taken part In the reception to the Prince of Wales would be fairly representative of the race, the Maoris the Prince of Wales will have seen about Rotorua are less typical than others. They, it is true, have come much in ct(itact with tourists and settlers during the last half-century, and have intermarried with the whites, but ln other parts of New Zealand there has been nothing like the same intermixture. "In the early days of European settlement in the country a runholder or sheepfarmer would marry the daugh ter of a chief, and in no way lose caste hy the alliance, his children being received on the same footing as those of Europeans. These marriages, how. ever, are not taking place now to the same extent. "Some of the finest families In New Zealand are half-caste. Take Sir James Carroll; he is a half-caste, and one of the very ablest and most eloquent men in New Zealand. His father was a whaler, and his mother the daughter of a union between two of the greatest Maori families ln the North Island. He has enormous in lluence with the Maoris, and he did a very great deal to settle and maintain peace between them and the Europeans." Speaking of the origin of the race, Sir Thomas said: "The Maoris are supposed to have come from the uplands of Asia. Driven out by the Ayran race many centuries ago, they took to the sea in the Gulf of Persia and navigated the Pacific from East to West. "They became great navigators from Easter Island to New Zealand, and peopled the Sandwich Islands, Tahiti, Samoa, New Zealand, Raratonga and partly Fiji. The first was about the ninth century, but the great emigration was in the thirteenth century. "The race was noted for its great generals. Perfect sappers and engineers, the Maoris could run up fortifications sufficiently strong to defy tbe British artillery, as the episode shows in which they were followed up the Waikato by British troops. "Rawi Maniapato, a famous warrior, was forced to throw up a pah, a forti Mention, where he was surrounded by British troops, some 1700 strong. The Maoris numbered only 300, including women and children. Their stock of provisions soon became exhausted, and Captain Gilbert Mair, an accomplished Maori linguist, was Bent by General Cameron to persuade them to sur render. "Rawi Manlapato's reply was: 'We are fighting for our land and we in tend' to continue to fight.' 'Then, said Captain Mair, 'don't let us kill the women and children; aend them out before hostilities are renewed.' A .Maori woman, overhearing this proposal, declared from the palisade, 'We shall stand with our men, and we shall light for ever, and for ever, and for ever.' "In the end the Maoris cut through the British force. Many were killed but Rawi Maniapato and a consider, able number of bis followers escaped. Their Chivalry. "There Ib another incident worth reciting. At one time an armistice was arranged between the Maoris and tbe British force. The soldiers fraternized a good deal, and when hostilities were resumed, much to the regret of the followers of both leaders, who were about to send a volley into the British, shouted, 'Lie down, Hiktty- fifth (their name for the 65th Regiment), we are going to shoot.' 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Of course, in answering the telephone you would not say, "How do you do?" or even "Are you there?" But such greetings are no more out of place than "Hello." Proper telephone practice is to announce who is speaking. British Columbia Telephone Co. "1 Quality Confectionery GANONG'S WILLARD'S MOIR'S The best in Candy of all kinds Frost's Pharmacy The Rexall Store Cumberland, B.C. tic (also Illustrates their wonderful chivalry. A British force had been much reduced by lack of provisions, and the Maoris, knowing the low state of the British larder, sent them their breakfast, just before an engagement was about to start. When they were remonstrated with by their leaders they replied, 'How can Pakeha (Europeans) fight on an empty belly?' Three thousand Maoris went to fight In the great war. Many died in England from consumption; many were killed in France. One man who lost both legs a year or two before the end was asked whether be was going back to his people. 'He replied, 'No, I am not going back. If I did, they would say, 'Well, the war is over and you are victorious,' and I should have to tell them that 'I lost my legs, but the war is not over,' and then they would say, 'Why did you come home? You ought to have got other legs to continue fighting.' " "The Maoris have always considered it shameful either to return without victory or to be taken prisoner of war. No matter how high the rank of the man, if he is taken prisoner by an enemy he loses his status. A Maori would rather, therefore, be killed than captured, and if he should be captured he would endeavor to goad his captor to kill him by heaping upon htm all sorts of insults." UNCLE AND AUNTIE "I say, auntie, uncle said this morning that there wasnt' another woman like you in the world." "Ah, the dear fellow! Did he really, now, Freddy?" "Yes; and he said it was a Jolly good job, too!" 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C Telephone 127 NOTICE Amendments to the Pound Bylaw prohibiting stock of kinds from wandering on the public thoroughfares of the city at any hour ..of the day or night, will come Into force on October 1st, 1920. It Is the intention of the authorities to have this Bylaw strictly enforced. Owners of stock will kindly ncept this warning. C. J. BUNBURY, 4-39 Chief of Police. TENDERS Sealed tenders will be received by the Canadian Collieries (Punstnuir), Limited, not Inter thun Monday noon, September 20th, for the erection of an Athletic Club building to be built at Cumberland, B. C, for which plans and specifications may bo procured at their offices at Cumberland. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. W. A. OWEN, C.B., Construction Engineer. Sept. 4, 1920. since ' i67o *s&mJ/M ILOH 30i58KCOUGHS the most prominent physician in the city, a few days before his death. Less than tweuty-four hours after dining at the Beaurigard house each of them had developed symptoms of one of the dread diseases. How He < iinliriued His Suspicions. Following this line of reasoning— though it appeared to'be the height of folly to suspect Dr. Beaurigard, a member of the Ecole de Medicine, aud a scientist who was mentioned as the logical successor to Koch, Porteras disguised himself as a book agent and succeeded in warming himself into the confidence of the servants in the Beaurigard home. Less than a week later Buenos Aires was startled by the news of tbe arrest of Dr. Albert Beaurigard, the foremost physician in South America, on charge of murder. During the days which preceded his trial, the scientist preserved an air of total nonchalance, appearing entirely oblivious to the fact tbat he was about to be tried for his life and contenting himself with issuing statements that "the whole matter ls too absurd to be considered seriously." So numerous were his friends and so secure his position In the social life of the South American capital that the majority of the people claimed the affair was a plot -on the part of the police, an attempt to cover their past failures by a sensational prosecution of an Innocent man. It was not until the state had laid the foundation for its case by introducing the testimony of physicians who had attended the dead man, followed by proof thnt each of them had dined only a few hours before they had been taken ill, that Porteras played his trump card. At his direction the prosecuting attorney called Dr. Beauri- gard's butler to the stand, and for the first time the face of the accused man showed the strain under which be had been laboring. The "Prying Servant." 'All preparations for the dinners were left in my hands," testified tbe butler, "with the exception of the preparation of a single glass of creme de menthe. This Doctor Beaurigard invariably fixed himself, placing it on the tray in the midst of the other glasses." "What was the difference between this glass and the others?" "The liquor was the same. The ice came from a small test tube in Doctor Beaurigard's laboratory." Hardly had the butler finished this sentence than the prisoner was on his feet, his hand upraised to attract tbe attention ot the court. Yes," he exclaimed, "I am responsible for their deaths—but It would never have been discovered bad it not been for this prying servant. I desired to make experiments with cholera and yellow fever baccili. Other subjects were impossible to secure, so I determined to gamble with death— tor the fatal glass might have come to me as easily as to any of the others. The germs were frozen ln the Ice, but," und here Porteras sprang forward. I' ' too late, "I will never live to pay ollicial penalty for my experiment. The world may call me mad. I wlll not hear It." A moment later he was dead. A grain of poison, hidden in bis signet ring had done its work quickly and infallibly. Quick Solution of a Chest Mystery. One of the most startling bits ot English detective work on the part of Scotland Yard operatives occurred when John Kane, chief inspector of Scotland Yard, investigated the Epstein disappearance. Epstein, who was reputed to be rich and a miser, apparently vanished from his home ono night, leaving no trace whatever behind him. The bouse was watched and thoroughly searched, without a single clue, und Kune finally took charge or tlie affair as a last resort. As he approached the place where Epstein lived, his men informed him that there were Indications of activity within the house and that Mrs. Epstein appeared to be getting ready to move. Shortly afterward a dray appeared and, from the driver, Kane obtained tlie information that the luggage was to be taken to Charing Cross, thence to be shipped across the Channel. The tagB were on the various articles and it was not until the last piece was brought out of the house that Kane noted anything out of the ordinary. "Take that chest Into the house," he ordered. "Let's see what's In it." "What right have you to give such orders?" demanded a voice from the doorway, and the Scotland Yard man. looking up, caught a glimpse of a tall but beautiful woman looking down at him from the threshold. "The right of an officer of the crown to Investigate suspicious circumstances," retorted Kane. "I happen to be the chief inspector of Scotland Yard and, as your husband recently disappeared, I desire to know what is in that box." Tlie woman said nothing and her eyes flashed as Bhe directed the driver to take the rest of the luggage to Charing Cross. 'I'll ride down with you," she continued, but changed her mind when, at a signal from their chief, two Scotland Yard men lined up on each side of her. ■ It waB in the dim, barely furnished parlor of the house that Kane directed the cbest to be placed. The flickering yellow light of a single gas Jet cast a ghostlike Illumination over the scene, and even Kane's iron nerves were shocked when tbe lid of the box was thrown back. The Instant the top of the chest opened, what appeared to be the ghost of a man sat up and leered out into the room! It was the body ot the mlssjng man, the upper portion of^the trunk attached to the lid of,the box in such a manner that, when the top was thrown back, the body sprang into a sitting posture, as if it were alive again! Even Mrs. Epstein, hardened as she was, cried out at the Bight and then tainted away. "Quick," directed Kane. "Find out how the man was killed!" "A thrust of some long, thin instrument through the heart," reported one of tbe detectives. "A drop of blood on the chest Is the only Indication of foul play—but that's what did it all right. Not a stiletto or a dagger. Tbe puncture isn't large enough for that." Clotted Blood Incriminating. The chief Inspector examined the wound for an instant and then, stepping across to where the fainting woman lay, began to fumble with something ln her hair. "Throw some water in her face," he ordered, "and stand back. I want to find out something before she gets a chance to recover her nerve." As the woman's eyes opened she became aware, first, of the body of her dead husband, staring at her with sightless, accusing eyes. Then she saw the chief inspector, standing ln front of her examining something under a pocket magnifying glass—something that glittered and shone in the light of the jet directly above it. An Instant later Kane stood over her, his lingers indicating the thing he held ln his hand. "Why did you kill your* husband?" he demanded. "There's no use denying it. We know that he had a considerable sum of money concealed on the premises and"—here his voice became the voice of doom—"I have here the weapon with which the murder was committed—your hatpin, with a tiny clot of the dead man's blod close to the head where you couldn't quite wipe it off." Some months later the woman was sentenced, comparatively lightly on account of certain revolting facts which were brought out during the trial and which tended to minimize the enormity of tbe crime, while the hatpin was added to that gruesome collection which adorns tbe archives of Scotland Yard. PROVING HIMSELF ALIVE It is not often that a man has the chance to sign his own death certificate, but this has happened to a French soldier named Bergot, of Bel- fort, who, although In good health, has been officially reported as "missing" and then as "killed." He recently received a visit from a gendarme who asked him if he wero Bergot. and. being told "yes," asked him to sign his name. The gendarme left, and Bergot then examined the folded paper, and discovered it was his deatli certificate. Bergot lias begun what will prove to be a long legal process to prove that he Is still alive. HIS OWN DEATH PROPHET A curious story of how a man fulfilled his own. prophecy that a deatli would occur as the result of the breaking of a clock face was related at an Islington inquest on William Frederick Peskett, aged 48, of Holloway Deceased, who was employed at a Higbgate Tavern, on entering the house which was being repainted, said: "Somebody is going lo die in this house," "What makes you say that?" asked the manager. "Because the painters have broken the clock," answered deceased. Shortly afterwards Peskett complained of pains. and almost immediately collapsed with the remark, "I am done." He died next day without regaining con sclousness. . • SUBSTITUTE FOR ICE An interesting substitute for ice is now provided in some parts of Syria. Snow gathered iu the mountains is packed in a conical pit dug in tlie ground and provided at the bottom with a drain to carry off the water formed—for some of the snow unavoidably melts. The snow Ib tamped firmly and covered with straw and leaves. From these pits the solidified snow is distributed to customers on pack horses, and costs all the 'Way from 10 to 25 cents per 100 pounds. Old women have one good point— they are tbe only kind one feels safe with. SEALED TENDERS addressed to the undersigned and endorsed "Tender for repairs to wharf at Koyston, B.C.," will be received ut this otliee until IS o'clock n Tuesday. September 2\\. 1920, for tlie construction of repairs to wharf at Royston, Coinox- Albernl District, B. C. Plans and forms of contract can lie seen and specification and forms of tender obtained at ibis Department, at the olllce of the District Engineer ut Victoria. B.C.. and at the Post Olllces. Vancouver, B.C., and Royston Station, B. C. Tenders will not be considered unless made on printed forms supplied by the Department and in accordance with conditions contained therein. Each tender must be accompanied by an accepted cheque on a chartered bank-payable to the order of (lie Minister of Public Works, equal to 10 per cent, of the amount of the tender. War Loan Bonds of the Dominion will also be accepted as security, or War Bonds and cheques if required to make up an odd.amount. NOTE.—Blue prints can be obtained at tills Department by depositing an accepted bank cheque for the sum of $10, payable to the order of tlie Minister of Public Works, which will be returned if thc Intending bidder submit a regular bid. By order, R .C. DESROCHERS, ' ' Secretary. Department of Public Works, Ottawa, August 14, 1920. ROMAN TOMBS IN HOLLAND Four .Roman tombs, built In the third century and containing gold objects, urns, glass work, pottery and bones have been found in a grave pit near Heerlen in Dutch Limburg. Many of the things are of great scientific value and further excavations are being made. FORESHORE LEASE Kelson District, Vancouver Maud. TAKE NOTICE that the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir), Limited, of Victoria, 11. C„ Colliery Owners, intend to apply for permission io lease the following lands: Commencing at a post planted at hiKli water mark three reel (3 ft.) East from Hie South-East corner post of Lot 11, Nelson District, tlienee East sixteen hundred feet (1600 ft.) to the approximate low water murk, thence Southerly along the approximate low water mark to a point due East from the South-East corner of the North Fractional half of the South-West quarter ot Section 3-', thence West to aforesaid corner of said fractional part of Section 32, being tlie original high water mark, thence " Northerly following original high water mark, being tlie Easterly boundary of Section 32 and D. L. 28 ill said Nelson District to pofnt of commencement, containing In all ninety-six (86) acres more or less. CANADIAN COLLIERIES (DUNSMUIR), LIMITED, Charles Graham. Agent. Dated June 22nd. 1920. 28-8 PAPIER-MACHE HOUSES Papier-mache houses are the lafest suggestion In view of the cost of building. The idea Is that of a Bristol inventor, who proposes to make use of waste cardboard. Tills Is converted into papier-mache boarding of three or more ply., and weather-proofed bn the outer faces with enamel. A frame- . work of iron oh ordinary foundation supports tlie Abuse, and tlie walls are made of a double casing ot papier- mache sheets, disposed vertically, with earth, dried and purified by fire, rammed between as a non-conductor. Tills, it ls claimed, ensures the house being cool in summer end warm in winter. The ceiling would he in one piece, and there nre carved moldings for the corners to avoid dust traps. The inventor states that a papier- papier-mache house can be erected'for £360, compared with £000 for an ordinary house of tho same size. NOT A PUSSYFOOT "1 am not expecting any package," Bald the lady of the house. "This is the number," persisted the driver, looking at his book again. "Name's Higgins, ain't It.". "Yes." "No. 74." "That's our number." "Then It's for you." "I think not. It must be a case of mistaken Identity." ' "No, mum. It's, a case of beer." "Righto. Bring It In." LAND ACT NOTICE OK INTENTION TO APPLY TO LEASE LAND. In the Nelson Land District, According District Nanaimo, and situate one mile In a Northerly direction from Union Bay on Baynes Sound. TAKE NOTICE that A. E. Water house, of Port Alberni, Merchant,-in tends to apply for permission to lease the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the south-east corner of Lot 11, thence lu a north-westerly direction following the shore five thousand eight hundred (5,800) feet more or less to the northeast corner; thence east five hundred (500) feet more or less, thence approxl mate low water mark; thence In a south-easterly direction paralleling the shore to a point east ot the point of commencement, thence west five hundred (500) feet more or less to the point of commencement, and containing forty (40) acres more or less. ARTHUR E. WATERHOUSE. Name of applicant. K. B. Fraser, Agent. Doted 17th August, 1920. 10-47-NV12 THIS trade-mark is branded in red on one side of the Still Better Willard—the only ' storage battery with Threaded Rubber Insulation. 136 passenger car and truck manufacturers have selected this battery, knowing from experience that Threaded Rubber Insulation is far superior to wood or .any other form of storage battery insulation. 136 Manufacturers Using Threaded Rubber Insulation Acason Colonial Henney Nelson ti Selden Acme Comet Highway LeMoon Service All American Commerce Holmes Noble Shelby Allis-Chalmera Commodore Holt Northway Signal American Cunningham HupmobOe Ogrcn Singer LaFrance Daniels Indiana Old Hickory Southern Apex Dart International •Olds Standard 8 •Apperson Dependable (I. H. C.) Oneida Standard Armleder Diamond T Oshkosh Stanley Atterbury 'Aubum Austin Dixie Flyer Dodge Dorris Koehler Lancia •Paige Parker Peerless Studebaker Stuti Sunbeam Bacon Fargo •Liberty Peugeot Tarkington Bell Fergus Luveme Phianna Tiffin Belmont Ferris Madison Marmon Menominee Mercer Piercc-Arrow Titan Bessemer FWD Premier Tow Motor Beta Biddle Franklin Fulton Preston Ronier Transport Traylor Brockway Buffalo •Buick Oarford OMC Giant Mercury Mettor (Phila.) MHC •Reo Republic ReVer* Ultimate Velle Cannon ball Glide •Mitchell Riddle Vulcan Capitol Great Western Murray Robinson Ward LaFrance •Case Hahn McFarlan R m V Knight White •Chevrolet HCS •McLaughlin Rowe Wilson Clydesdale , Hurlburt Napoleon Sandow Winther Cole Hawkeye Nash Bayers Winton Collier Hsynea Nelson Seagrave Wolverint) •For Export Sparks Co., Distributors, Nanaimo, B.C. STORAGE BATTERY Page Eight THE CUMBERLAND ISLANDER September 11, 1920. FALL ANNOUNCEMENT New Coats- -New Suits New Dresses Messrs. Scurrahs, of Victoria, will be here on . FRIDAY and SATURDAY, Sept. 24 and 25 with a most comprehensive showing of all the latest styles in Ladies' Coats Ladies' Suits Ladies' Dresses THOSE WHO PAID US A VISIT DURING THEIR LAST SHOWING WERE LOUD IN THEIR PRAISES OF THE MOST CHOICE SELECTION OF BEAUTIFUL MERCHANDISE AT REASONABLE PRICES. CUSTOMERS DESIRING SOMETHING SPECIAL WHICH WE DO NOT CARRY IN STOCK CAN HAVE A CHOICE OF SPECIAL GOODS BY LEAVING THEIR ORDERS PREVIOUS TO THE VISIT OF MISS MAVIUS, WHO COMES REPRESENTING MESSRS. SCURRAHS, AND WHO WILL BE DELIGHTED TO BRING SUCH -GOODS. PHONE 134 DRYGOODS GENTS FURNISHINGS LARGE SHIPMENT OF SHOES At Prices that will surprise you AT THE CORNER STORE Big increase in Freight Rates does NOT affect these Shoes The 40 per cent, increase in freight rates which the Board of Railway Commissioners has just authorized, and which will materially increase the cost of almost everything, does NOT affect the price of this big shipment of shoes, as I fortunately received them before the increase went into effect. MEN'S WORK SHOES MEN'S LARIGANS with heavy soles MEN'S WHITE ELK HUNTING BOOTS MEN'S BROGUE OXFORDS WOMEN'S BROWN OXFORDS WOMEN'S BLACK KID OXFORDS GROWING GIRLS' HIGH PUMPS GROWING GIRLS' MARY JANES TWO-STRAP SLIPPERS ONE-STRAP SLIPPERS with low heel Good selection of Boys/ Youths' and Little Gents' Shoes INFANTS' SHOES in Patent White, Kid Balmoral, White Moccasin, White One-Strap and Patent One-Strap Come and inspect my stock of new and up-to-date footwear, which is on sale at prices that' will surprise you. I advertise no baits, but endeavor to make every purchase satisfactory. ENCOURAGE COMPETITION THE CORNER STORE TELEPHONE 133 W. GORDON CUMBERLAND, B.C. Personal Mention Mr. Henry S. Fleming, President of the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Ltd., returned on Tuesday from the Mainland, and left for Victoria on Friday. * • * Mr. Ben H. Gowen went to Vancou ver Saturday for a few days. * * • Miss L. Brocklebank left for 'Victoria Friday morning. * * a Miss Lena Carey returned Monday from Vancouver where she has been spending two weeks' vacation. « * * Miss Agnes Potter returned from San Francisco on Monday, after spending a month's vacation there. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Oraham returned from Victoria on Wednesday, * a * Mr. Jas. Hough went to Nanaimo on Saturday, returning Tuesday. * * * Miss J. Graham returned on Saturday after spending a week's vacation in Vancouver. * . . Mrs. John Gillespie returned to her home on Friday morning's train after spending a few days' vacation with Mr. and Mrs. R. Robertson. * • • Mr. J. V. Jones went to Vancouver on Saturday for a few days, returning on Tuesday. . . . Miss N. Robertson returned on Mon day after spending a month's vacation in Vancouver and Seattle. * • * Miss A. Reese returned to Cumber land after spending a month's vaca Hon with friends In Seattle. * . * Mr. J. G. Millichamp, representing John Peck & Co., of Vancouver, was In town during the week. * • a Mr. Charles Graham, Superintendent of the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Ltd., left for Nanaimo on Friday. * * * Mrs. C. H. Mackintosh returned from Victoria on Thursday's train. * • • Mrs. Peatt and Miss Peatt of Victoria, arrived tn town on Wednesday to attend the funeral of Stanhope Peatt. They returned Thursday. * » * Mr. A. Peatt of Nanaimo came up on Thursday to attend the funeral of his brother. * • • Mrs. Allan Cameron of Vancouver is visiting Mrs. Dr. G. K. MacNaughton. * * • Miss Lillian Smith of Vancouver, who has been visiting Mrs. Dr. G. K, MacNaughton, has returned to the Mainland. * • * Dr. Hicks accompanied his mother- in-law, Mrs. Rogers, to Vancouver on Wednesday. Mrs. Rogers is on her way back to her home In the East after a stay on the coast since January. Dr. Hicks returned Thursday. * * * Miss M. Brown, matron of the Cumberland General Hospital, left Monday on a month's vacation. She will visit Seattle and other Coast cities. * * • Among the guests at the Cumber land Hotel this week were Mrs. Gardiner, Campbell River; C. McGimpsey Campbell River; A. C. Lumsden, Vancouver; R. Bell, Kingston, Ont.; J. L. Hodgson, G. J. Millichamp, A. Jones, W. J. Heslip, Vancouver; Dr. J. H. and W. M. LePage of Victoria; C. Leynord, Nanaimo; Charles Barnes, L. O'Con- nell, C. Dalton, W. Cook, Pete Swanson, W. 0*. Boyce, John Hylen, Mr, and Mrs. Veg of Victoria, Miss Veg, Mrs. T. Dickinson of Vancouver, Miss B. Gray of Victoria, C. Clarke of Victoria, C. Vey, C. B. Woods, V. L. Smith ofVlctorla, H. W. Goggin, B. R. Coates, F. Beach, S. D. Graham of Vancouver, J. P. Grant, H. B. McKel- vio, Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Goe, R. Kil- patrick, B. F. Hill of Victoria, Mr. and Mrs. R. Steeter and baby, Vancouver; D. R. Mansfield of Vancouver, Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Snider of Nanaimo, C. H. Leicester of Ocean Falls, C. B. Wilson of Vancouver. PORT ALBERNI WANTS i CONVENTION NEXT YEAR PORT ALBERNI.—An effort is to be made by the Port Alberni delegate at this year's sessions of the Union of B. C. Municipalities, which will be held in Nelson the lirst week in October, to secure the convention for Port Alberni next year. •R. F. Blandy, city clerk, was chosen by the city council to represent the city at this year's convention, and waa Instructed by the council to try and secure the honor of entertaining the municipal delegates at Port Alberni in 1921. Several resolutions have been drawn up by the local council to be' presented to the convention in Nelson next mouth. SPECIALS Sugar— 10's, $2.25; 20*s, $4.50; 50's, $11; 100's, $22.00 ROYAL HOUSEHOLD FLOUR 24's, $1.95; 49's, $8.75 WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR 7's, 60c; 49's, $3^0 GRAHAM FLOUR '. 7's, 60c; 49's, $8.50 SWIFT'S AND SHAMROCK PURE LARD, 3's, $1.15; 5's, $1.95 SWIFT'S AND SHAMROCK PURE LARD 10's, $8Ji5 SWIFT'S OLEOMARGARINE, per lb 50c SQUIRREL PEANUT BUTTER... l's, 50c; 5's, #3.10; 15's, $635 MEADOWBROOK BUTTER, per lb 40c CLARK'S PEANUT BUTTER, ln glass jars .... 85c Jar, 3 for $1.00 WELCH'S GRAPE-LADE, per tin 26c' WHITE CREST APRICOTS, per tin 25c LIBBY'S AND HONOLULU LADY PINEAPPLE— Extra sliced l's, 85c tin; 2's, 50c MAPLE LEAF OR PACIFIC MILK 15c tin, 7 for $1.00 QUAKER TOMATOES, large size 2 tins 16c LIBBY'S PICKLES—Sour Mixed, Sweet Mixed, Chow and Sweet Chow, Sweet Gherkin and Relish; per bottle 25c EMPRESS JAMS AND JELLIES—Raspberry, Crabapple and Apple Jelly; l's, glass jars 50c HIP-O-LITE MARSHMALLOW CREME—Bottle 15c KLIM—1-lb. tin is equal to one gallon of milk; each 75c R1NSO LAUNDRY COMPOUND—Requires no boiling, no rubbing; per packet 10c Fresh Fruits and Vegetables ORANGES 3 dozen $1.00 LEMONS, dozen SOc Plums for Preserving POTATOES „ _ 30 lbs. $1.00 ONIONS 5 lbs. 25c CABBAGE, per lb 7c Dry Fruits will be much higher this Season Buy Now and be Sure of Getting Your Supplies SULTANA RAISINS 35c lb, or 3 lbs. $1.00 SEEDLESS RAISINS, pkt 30c SEEDED RAISINS 35c pkt. or 3 for 11.00 CURRANTS, per pkt ! SOc BULK DATES, per lb 25c PEELED AND DRY PEACHES ..' 35c pkt. or 3 for $1.00 MIXED PEEL, Cut. per lb. box 60c Simon Leiser &Co. Phone 38. Limited AMERICAN SKIPPER'S MISTAkE AT UNION BAY In the opinion of the skipper of the U. S. S. Vicksburg, the warrant of the republic runs at Union Bay; or rather it was his opinion until he was disillusioned by the Canadian Immigration Department there in the person of Mr. Glover. The Vicksburg ls a training ship and has a number of cadets aboard. While cruising In Canadian waters two of "his crew became convinced that their vocation was not a life on the ocean wave, and. told the skipper so. He, apparently, had the same opinion, for he gave them their discharge papers and put them off the ship at Union Bay, a port which is considered by the best authorities to be in the province of British Columbia. He also gave the discharged passes in the name of the American government which would take them over Canadian railways back to their homes. Mr. Glover pointed out to the skipper that Union Bay was then, at any rate, with in the realm of King George, alld that any warrants he might issue would have to bear the royal crown on them before they could be honored. Also it was highly improper for him to discharge Americans citizens in Cana dian waters. Finally everything was arranged amicably and the good ship Vicksburg went on her way, plus the two discharged, who are now taking a free ride at the expense of the republic, seeing that they are still in possession of their discharge papers and cannot therefore be called upon to carry out their part on the duty roster.—Argus. SITUATION WANTED WANTED — BY YOUNG ENGLISH lady, position as companion-help ln good family; experienced; excellent references. Apply "Companion,!' c-o Islander. 6-42 HELP WANTED WANTED—A MAID FOR GENERAL housework and plain cooking; also nursemaid for three, children. Apply immediately to Mrs. A. L. Smith, Parksvllle, 38-1 FOR SALE SEVEN HOUSES FOR SALE CHEAP. Easy terms. For particulars see T. B. Bate. Phone 31. SHIPPING AT CANADIAN COLLIERIES COALING WHARF, UNION BAY and Sept. 2—Canadian, Wireless, coastwise; General Fairchild, Ocean Falls. Sept. 3—Achates, Storm King, Daisy Beatrice, coastwise; Redondo, Alaska; Lowther Castle, New York. gept, 4—Daring, Selkirk,' Prince Albert, coastwise; Masset, Vancouver; Katahdin and Scow, Seattle; Vicksburg, Seattle; Joyful, Royston. Sept. 5—Hulk No. 100, Vancouver; Thlepval, Victoria. Sept. 7—Progressive, Shamrock/ coastwise; Valdez, Alaska. LADIES* AID OF GRACE CHURCH GIVING TEA A tea will be given by the Ladles' Id of the Grace Methodist Church at _je Parsonage on Friday, September 24th; afternoon 3 to 6, evening 7.30 to 9.30. The object of the tea is to raise money to buy new hymn bookB. SEVEN HOUSES TO SELECT FROM at prices from (550 to $1200. T.B. Bate. Phone 81. ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GOOD home cheap? If bo, see T. E. Bate. Phone 31. Church Notices HOLY TRINITY CHURCH Rev. W. Leversedge. Sept. 12th, XV. Sunday After Trinity. CUMBERLAND. Holy Communion, 8.30 a.m. Sunday School, 2.30 p.m. Evensong, 7 p.m. ROYSTON—3.30 p.m. ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. Rev. Father R. Beaton, Comox. WRACE METHODIST CHURCH Rev. ti. R. Kinney, B.A, F.1MJ.S. Morning Service, 11 a.m. Sunday School, 2.30 p.m. Evening Service, 7 p.m. PRESBYTERIAN SERVICES James Hood, Pastor. Morning Service, 11 a.m. Evening Service, 7 p.m. MUSIC STORE AT COURTENAY * * * Courtenay now has a music store. The Geo. A. Fletcher Music Co., Ltd., opened a branch at Courtenay on Saturday, with Miss Good in charge. 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