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WAISTS A splendid assortment of evening waists now on show Newest designs, al ull prices CAMPBELLS HE IS CLOTHING See our^latest shipment in ... {slothing. Prices, $15 to$30 CAMPBELLS VOL. IV., No. 10 ...«.*-M.r. THE ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B.C., SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 1918 Subscription price, .$1.50 per year BY CITIZEN Contemptible Action of Official of U.M.W. of A. Censured by Citizens of Cumberland. The IsL.\NDEit, after giving the matter careful consideration, decided to treat the contemptible actions of two or three of the agitators in connection with the band that had promised to conic here and furnish (he music for the recent 24th May sports, with silent contempt; knowing that the perpetrators wot. being despised and considered the most worthless individuals in the City of Cumberland by tin1 citizens themselves with but very few exceptions, Also realizing that thc latest activities of these two or three agitators had only carried them further than ever inlo the ranks of the unwashed and unwanted, if possible making then1 actions more obnoxious than they were before, in which wc are all agreed would be needless when we take into consideration their record and reputation of the past. But a number of our subscribers residing in and around Cumberland have made the re- quest lhat we expose and place liefore the public tbe detestable and contemptible actions of the two or three members of the U. M. W. of A., w.'o wore ihe cause of Mr. J. E. Nurnberger, director of the Vancouver Band and Orchestra "Concord," ret'us- irg to visit Cumberland and fulfilling his part of thc contract, entered into with the Cumberland Sports Committee. Seeing that this contract or agreement was entered into witli Mr. J. E. Nurnberger by the Sports Committee it has been said that it would be well to remind the director of the Vancouver Band that there are always two sides to a case, and after hearing the one should have investigated the otlier lo his own satisfaction. We feel assured if he bad done so he would certainly have visited Cumberland with his eighteen pieces on the.24th May, and given Ihe opinions of the U.M.W. of A, no quarter in the affair. The citizens of Cumberland as a whole were anxious to celebrate the 24th; lt made no difference lo them what the Secretary of District 28 of the U. M. \V. of A. thought about it. They did not think it necessary to consult such an individual as thai as lo whether Cumberland had a Vancouver Band for the24th or not. In fact] Ihe citizens'committee for Victoria Day, boiling over villi' patriotism for their King and country, decided thai the best was none too good for lhat day and Cumberland. Without taking it into consideration or even giving it a thought that the U, M. W. of A. existed, or as to how it would affect their feelings, the Sports Csmmittee knew that there was no band in Cumberland, and fully understood of their being fourteen band instruments at the Eire Hall, and the Cumberland band of nine months agocomplelely disorganized, with some of its members gone to parts unknown while some of Uie others, who did not have the get- up in them to go any place else, remained here, with their instruments handed over and in charge of the trustees of the band, of which John R. Gray is one. Thc Sports Committee were aware of these facts and came to the conclusion that the the 24th day of May would not be the day that it ought to be without a band and instructed the secretary of the sports committee to write to Vancouver and ascertain if it was possible to obtain a band for that day, knowing' that Victoria and Nanaimo were celebrating the 2Kb of May and lhat their bands would be engaged. The secretary, as instructed, not knowing any bandmaster in Vancouver directed liis request to the postmaster of that city; roquestiiv him to make known to some bandmssterCumberland's requirements for the purpose of entering into negotiations for the best band thai money and Vancouver could produce. Of course the kind and courteous postmaster at Vancouver satisfied the re quest made by thc secretary of the sports committee of Cumberland and handed the letter to Mr. J. E, Nurnberger, at that lime unknown in Cumberland, The latter gentleman upon opening tho letter found that it was an invitation from the citizens of Cumberland for a band to visit theft' city and render suitable music for the 24th May, and to state the cost for the day. Mr. Nurnberger after reading the invitation evidently thought there was a chance of making a little money ami made haste to make a reply. His reply, that was read before the sports committee, was lo the effect that he would accept Ihe invitation and visit Cumber- kind w ith eighteen pieces including- the bandmaster for the sum of 1176; the sports committee lo y lr„i,c..oaalioM both ways and other incidental expenses. The committee began to figure out thc cost of transportation, hotel accommodation and so forth, and thinking the band would be able lo handle their own transportation from lhat end better than the committee could from Cumberland, having in view special boats and trains, decided to offer Mr. J. E. Nurnberger a lumpsum of $400 for the services of the band that day and they to pay all transportation and hotel charges, aud that the money bo deposited in the bank as a guarantee, Of courso the bandmaster was notified of the offer by the .next mail going out. In due lime the following reply was received by the sports committee Nurnbergers Concert Band: The Vancouver Band and Orchestra Concord, (103 Hasting Street West, Vancouver, B.C., May 9th, 1013. Dear Sir. Will accept engagement on 24th May tilt, at four hun,In d dollars ($400.00). Wo will leave here on Friday afternoon, May 28rd, with band of 18 pieces including bandmaster, and return with the lirst boat Sunday. Will you be kind enough and send programme of that day's function, bIbo have the money deposited in my name. Respectfully yours, J. E. NURNBERGER. Upon receiving Nurnberger's acceptance^ the offer the sports committee felt satisfied that the concert band would arrive in due time. On the Sunday afternoon before the 24th when one of the agitators tool: train for Vancouver it was then suggested that he might have gone for the purpose of trying to induce the band to refrain from visiting Cumberland. The citizens of Cumberland are well aware that there is nothing too low for the agitator especially when they think it might affect Cumberland. The sports committee had completed their part of the agreement by forwarding Mr. Nurnberger a copy of the programme, and the treasurer, ex-mayor Wesley Willard, deposited the $400 in the I 1,800 TONS DAILY Local Mines Produced 10,576 Tons First Week in June. May Output 42,192. On the waterfront at Nanaimo on the morning of the 28th of May Frank Farrington, during the course of his address, scored the Islander, which, he says, led people to .suppose that the Cumberland mines were putting out 10,000 tons of coal weekly. He said this was untrue, as every ounce of coal must needs find itself into bottoms at Union Bay, and thc U. M. W. of W. officials could show these quoted figures were false. The ISLANDER says the output as published does find bottoms at Union Bay witli the exception of what the strikers take in transit from mine to wharf. Now wc would ask Farrington or any of his heelers to prove our statements false, Tho output at the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Ltd. mines at Cumberland for the month of May totaled 42,192 tons. During the first week of June the output has made an additional increase, and it is generally expected that conditions at Cumberland will be normal by the end of next week. The output for the mines here yesterday totaled 1823 tons, and for the week commencing Saturday May lilst and ending Friday ,lune. 6th, both, dates hiVlu-h'. making six working days, came up to the grand total of 10,576 Ions. And yet the U.M.W. of A. undesirables, so far as Cumberland is concerned, still have the unmitigated gall to tell the people there is a strike on and make the attempt to stop people coming here by saying they would be scabs. We must not forget the men at No. 5 Mine. They are doing well, 'he average for the week ending June 6th was over BOO tons per day, and 'hey expeci io reach the 600 ton mark during the next week, bank as requested and sent the following telegram : Cumberland, B.C., May 20. 1913, To J. E. Nurnberger, Esq., 603 Hasting Street West, Vancouver, B.C. Four hundred dollars deposited in Royal Bank of Canada payable to you upon completion of your agreement. Wesley Willard, Treasurer, Sports Committee, On the morning of May tbe 22ud Wesley Willard received the following reply: Vancouver, B.C., 7-80 p.m„ May 21, 1913, W. Willard, Cumberland, B.C. Unable to accept engagement for 24th May, this job being unfair organised labour. So advised by McAllister, secretary, District 28 U.M.W. of A. and President of Band. Accept this notice as cancellation of agreement. (Signed) J. E. NURNBERGER, Upon the receipt of this telegram thc committee in charge of thc sports commenced to discuss the situation one with another, trying lo ascertain why the 24th of May sports should affect organized or unorganized labour. It was Victoria Day and Cumberland as a whole had decided to celebrate. It made no difference who they were, workers or idlers, the subscriptions were collected in the usual way as in the pDst. The only difference was, there happened to be an energetic, persevering sports eommitec appointed this year. They made up their minds they were going to have a band and they had the South Vancouver Citizens' Band, paid the price asked for and made no Iioiks about it. LOCAL ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST His Honor Judge Barker arrived on Tuesday on his usual monthly visit. Mr. and Mi's. W. L. Coulson ! left by auto for Victoria on Saturday last. Brighten up around vour home wi'1-, a little S. W. P. A full stock at Tarbell's Hardware. Chas. Heraper, the rael estate man, has returned from a trip to the east. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fox left by Sunday's train for San Francisco. Mr. R. B. Bonnet, editor of Telephone Talk, published by the B.O. Telephone Co.. visited Cum- beiland during the week. •lost ph Walker, proprietor of Il.e New England Hotel, left on Sunday for Vancouver, returning on Thursday evening. Young Pigs for sale the kind that grows, Pi-ice $5.00 each.— T. A. L. Smith, Hornby Island. ■1. R. Lockhard, General Super intendent of the Canadian CoHer- ies (Dunsmuir) Ltd., left for Vancouver on Friday morning', Stanley Palmer had one of his hands severely injured by the explosion of a dynamite cap, on Monday, which he found in the school yard. Mr. A. E, Shepherd, our local real estate agent, who unfortunately had his leg broken some PARCEL POST FOR CANADA ih-uiv-'o, has suilie cully recover I eu to be -tile to gel ai-ufttl on crutches. We slid say there is no strike at the Cumberland mines, and as further evidence of it, we learn that seventy live miners were at the provincial court house o, Monday evening waiting to be examined by the board of examiners for coal miners' certificates Holy Trinity Church.—Garden Party and Fair of useful and fancy articles will be held on Tuesday, June 24th on the lawn at the residence of Mrs. C, H, Tarbell. Afternoon tea and ice cream will be serve,!. Contributions of articles for sale, cakes, sweets, etc. will be thankfully received by any member of the church. Better take a look at the Standard Bicycles carried at Tarbell's. Last Tuesday was the 48th birthday of His Majesty King George. The Schools were closed, the hanks were closed, the business houses were' closed with the exception of the one that is partly owned by His Worship tho Mayor, and on the morning of tlie 3rd daj of June we found that establishment, open for business. It is reported that the local loaders of the U. M. VV. of A. secured four working men, who were intoxicated al the time, and induced them to quit work, promising them Slo each fordoing so. The chance ol' a free trip lo Vancouver must have been appreciated as they accepted the generous offer. Upon "their arrival at Vancouver the sea trip had evidently sobered them up and. thinking it was a serious mistake to quit work, tliey returned to Vancouver Island and obtained work at Ladysmith. So the foolish pay out the hard earnings o'," the fools. Hardy and Biscoe are instructed by the executors of thc lateA.B. Crawford to sell by public auction on June 11th, 1913, the whole of their valuable farm stock, homes, implements, etc. The auctioneers wish to call attention to this sale which is thr most important ever held in the Comox Valley. Act will Probably go into Force at the Beginning of Next Year. Ottawa, June 4. In the House of Common this morning Hon, Mr. Peiletier secured a second reading for his bill providing for a parcel post system in Canada and the House went into committee on the measure. He explained that there was legislation now on the statute book relating to a parcel post and that this bill did not go outside the powers now vested in the postmaster general, lt had been decided to fix the weight limit of parcels at eleven pounds, and 72 inches would be Ihe maximum of length and girth combined. The zone system would be adopted, but not the same limits as the United States, where the system was exceedingly complicated and difficult for the postmasters to thoroughly understand It had been decided that for Canada each of thc provinces should be regarded as a zone, but the three maritime provinces would be combined to form one zone. The first -/.one of all would lie within a radius of twenty miles of the point where the parcel is posted, irrespective of provincial boundaries. That wouhl give protection to local dealers and country merchants against the departmental stores in the large cities. Mr. Peiletier said a deputation of retail merchants who had waited upon him to protest against the parcel post had been satisfied after this had been explained to them, The second zone will be outside the twenty mile radius, but within the boundaries of the province. The other zones will be constituted by the various provinces, the maritime provinces being assembled as one. It docs not seem at present that the house will be ready to prorogue until at least Friday or possibly Saturday. Tlie original plan was to complete business by Thursday night, but with the amount of work which is still ahead, this seems impossible, thc members who have heen active in trying to secure an additional bonus of 51000 on account of the long session have nol given up hopo yet, despite the opposition of the government to the increase. The senators have declared thai they will not sanction Ihe vote unless they arc also given "a slice nf il,,' bacon." An active lobby is being carried on amongst the senator.-, today with a view to fixing them. DISMANTLING TKE BRECHIN MINE During the past few days the Western Fuel Company has had a force of men at work in removing all movable machinery from its mine at Brechin. Cars, pumps, winches and other machinery has been or is being brought to the surface, ami before the end of the week the work of dismantling the inner working will be completed, allowing the lower workings of the mine to fill with water. This does not necessarily mean that the Company intends to abandon the mine altogether, but the removal of all machinery would indicate that it is preparing for a lengthy continuance of the present labour trouble, which has existed since the firs! of May. T. I). McLean, our leading jeweller, has completed arrangements with Ur. K. D, Martin, eye specialist of Nanaimo, to make regular monthly visits here Dr. Martin comes highly recommended as being a fust class optometrist. Any one whose eye sight is in need of glasses should not fail to see him. ll is a rare opportunity for the citizens of Cumberland instead of taking an expensive trip to Vancouver. His next visit al Mr. M.cLcan's store will be on Monday and Tuesday, June 16th and 17th. Tbere is no doubt whatever but that McClary's Kootenay is the best Range on the market. Tarbell's Hardware. Police Court, Before James Abrams, Esq., S.M. The Provincial Police charged II. McDonald with being drunk and disorderly. He pleaded guilty and paid the fine of £10 and costs. L. R. Little, of French Creek, was arrested at No. 8 Townsite on Thursday, being wanted in Nanaimo on a charge of blackmail, lie was taken to that city on Friday morning, Sam Y. Daita, a Japanese employed at the Willows I h.tel al Campbell River, appeared Infer,' His Worship, having been remanded from last week, on a charge of shpoting with intent to injure Sidney Booth, a painter. After hearing the evidence the magistrate came to the conclusion that the accused fired the revolver and sent him up for trial. 1 le was sent south yesterday morning. Charles Frank, an Indian, paid $5 and costs for being intoxicated Mrs. Mary Frank, wife of the above, paid a similar line for tho same offence. Charles Forbes, of Campbell River, appeared before His Worship charged with supplying liquor to Indians. The evidence for the prosecution staled that the accused had borrowed tho money from the Indians and then supplied them with the liquor. The presiding magistrate informed the prisoner that he would fine him $100 and costs, in default six months with hard labour, The accused was taken to Nanaimo to commence his sentence. CHURCH-.1?. GRACE METHODIST CHURCH Services: 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Biblo Class and Sunday School al 2-80 p.m. Morning subject: "A Glorious Church." livening subject: "Alternatives." Strangers cordially welcomed. Celling near Ily lime. Buy your window screen and doors at Tarbell's Hardware. The Courtenay photoprapher visited Cumberland during tho week, an,I after -sizing up the dilation carefully, decided lo open up a lirst class studio in the city, lie finds some dlliculty in securing a suitable place for such a business, but if necessary he will purchase a lot an,I erect a building. Mr. Young has been in the photographic business at Courtenay for some years where he is prepared to do practical out door and studio work. He employs none bul experienced workmen. It's time 'o goa-flshing, A full line of tackle at Tarbell's Hardware store. THE ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B.C. r The Secret Marriage By Alfred Wilson Barrett Ward, Lock - Co., Limit** London, Malbo-rne 4 Toronto- \s (Continued) Only an exceptional athleto could liavo accomplished the act, and for an Instant Easton and his two oontpan- lons remained Btagge: d and amazed. Then Neil, recovering hlmsel- first, sprang upon him. Even then, hud the front door beon unlocked, so (illicit and strong was Rivington, that he might have reached the street, dragging the smaller man with hltn. But tliey had taken tha precaution; the key was hard to turn, the:' had bolted the door top and bottom, they wero all on to hltn at once, and back they went struggling and fighting int. the passage. And then with a little thrill, the Major realised that this man, attacked by strangers ln tho street, assaulted and dragged Into an empty house, was yet fighting silently and without a murmur, that a shout would have aroused the nulet Btreet to lnitant lite and tlmt he remained dumb. He did kill her. he thought. A murderer! My God I and Violet was ln his power! The game was up, and Rivington knew lt. Once back agatr. ln the passage, held by determined and clever hands, he reigned himself, and, leaning against the wall, faced his . .sallants. Well, what Is It? he asked at last, what do you want! Nell dropped his hands fr*m the collar he h..d held and twisted, and stood hack a pace, letting the light ot the candle fall full upon Rivington's face. We want to know three things, Mr. Rlvlnstton, he said quietly. Well, asked Rivington, looking at him fixedly. Why have you abducted Mls3 Violet Brooke and kept her bidden from Jier Iris-mis; why tav. you called her Mrs. Rivington; and why £ld you murder isr sister Eda? asked Nell. Again, In spite of a visible effort, Rivington's eyes wavered and fell. But this time he made no movement. Then, raising bis eyes again, he laughed hr.rshly. '1'lie answer U very simple, ho said, 1 didn't. Vou did, Bald Nell, quietly. Think again. Why did you abduct Miss Brooke; why have you called her Mrs. Rivington and why did ynu murder her sister Eila? Rivington's face tunc.; red with *-,_3Slon, Oh, find your Miss Violet Brooke, nnd ask her, he sead, and go to hell nnd find your Eda, and ask h:r, too. At the man's tone, Enston, who had hold of bis right arm, dropped lt, and faced him furiously; hut Neil waved him aside. Major Enslon, he said, still quietly, let. me manage this, please. Rivington one arm released, passed his hand across his dry lips, and spoke with an effort. May I ask something, he said. Who the devil are you? Nell met his gaze calmly. I am Violet Brooke's father, he aaid. Rivington laughed. You don't look like It, ho sneered. Rather young to be a general, aren't you? Nell brushed tho sneer aside. I am not General Brooke, he said. Eda was General Brooke's daughter. Violet was mine. Tbat is the difference. Rivington Blared at him, tl*,'s time lu genuine amazement and then appeared to think deeply for a moment. Oh, well, he Bald at last, 1 am not In a position to contradict you. Have your way. Your friend wants to be her luiBliand, 1 Imagine. And your second friend here, Is he anybody's relation? That Is a man In my employment, PIMPLES ITCHED Hj/; On Arms and Legs. Caused Running Sores, Would Tear Himself Till They Bled. Like Open Wounds, CuticuraSoapandOintmentCured. Ti\ Sirwirt St., Toronto, Onlurlo.— "When ray l>a''y wui nine tnnn.l... old ho .mil a lol of plmploa cone on his .inns and leg!) wblcb lined to COMO to ti head, tbett break and cam. running sores. They wore lirlalit rwl -.pots, which Itched and burned go badly that ho would tear himself till ho mado them bleed and they wero all liko o p o u wounds. They were on his face and arms so bad that I did not liko to take him out. llo could not sleep or rest anywhere. I tried seven., tilings at homo and lots of dll. .rent things peoplo used to advise me, hut be (lid not Ret a bit better. "I bathed each placo in warm water and Cuticura Soap and then I put somo of the Cuticura Ointment on and bound tbem up in sofL rags and Im slept better that night than ho bad for three weeks, and ho did not scratch hlmsolf onco that night. I did that for three days, night and morning, when wo noticed tlio sores wero getting drier and healing, so I bought a cake of Cuticura Soap und a box of Cuticura Ointment, and after a woolc and a few days thero wsj "__ & blomleh on bim.", (Signed) Mrs, F. West, Feb. 20, 1012. Cuticura Soap and Outlcura Ointment are lold by dfUggfsla and dealers everywhere. For n liberal free sample of each, wilh 32-p, book, wnd post card to Potter Drug & Oboto, Uc*n>., Dopt, ^oi*>. Boston, v. a. a, Multitudes of People take SCOTTS EMULSION regularly to repair wasted vitality and enrich the blood to withstand winter colds and exposure. It contains the highest grade of cod liver oil, medically perfected; it Is a cream-like food-medicine, scrupulously pure and healthful without drug or stimulant. Endorsed and advocated by medical authorities everywhere. SCOTT'S EMULSION drives out colds—nourishes the membranes of thc throat and lungs and keeps them healthy. Nothing .e,uals SCOTT'S EMULSION for lung and bronchial UHahmss—son, tight chests and all pulmonary troubles. Equally good for Infants, children or adults, but you must have SOOTrS. Scott & liomic, Toroiit., Ontario *J-*_ said Nell; I am a private detective. That is how I have contrived to follow you and tlnd my daughter, with the help ot Major Easton here. Rivington nodded. Yes, I suppose you have found her, he said; and that is how I come to be attacked and dragged here. Well, you havs got her now, Don't you think we can cry quits? Nell shook his hea'.. You must answer my questions first, I am sorry to say, he said. Then we will see. And If I refuse you can't murder me, you know. It wouldn't be the thing for a major to do nor even for a private detective, sneerc 1 Rivington, savagely. We want an explanation of your treatment ot my daughter, and of your calling her your wife, and we want the Imprint ot the fingers of your right hand. Ah!—. The cry was Involuntary and with an effort, Rivington mastered himself, but the shock had told, and tor a second the man stood white and trembling before thom. The Imprint ot the fingers ot my right hand? Yes. Does that surprise you? Rivington gasped, hesitated and slowly his -and stole behind his back. Why, he whispered hoarsely, as slowly from his pocket Nell drew a little chocolate-box and opened lt. From lt, Violet's father drew a brass knob end the tap of the gas bracket from Eda Brooke's room. He looked closely at the knob. The Imprint of the Major's Angers, made at his own request, showed still clearly ln red grease on the brass of the knob, and he smiled slightly. Then he took up the tap. This, Mr. Odo Rivington, he said la the tap from the gas bracket which was In the bedroom where Eda Brooke died. It has sotne marks upon It, as you can see. Excuse my not holding lt any nearer to you. These marks are the Imprints of a man's "ngers. Strangely enough they were printed upon the tap ln reddish grease. I suppose that the grease came from the dead girl's lips; that lt was lipsalve; that her murderer held hie hand, a strong and large one, over her lips till she became Insensible from suffocation-, t' at then her murderer went to the gas bracket ln her room and turning lt, left the escaping gas to complete his work, and I auggest that, ln doing this he made the imprint of his fingers on the brass tap and that lt remained there till now. Rivington's white face and staring eyes turned to him. And remained there Ull now! he managed to whisper. Yes. This other imprint you see here on this brass knob was made almost as long ago, by Major Easton, and as you see, Is still perfectly clear. And Major Easton found her dead? Strange, wasn't lt? Why not ask him how slio died? You scoundrel! burst out Easton. you dare to accuse me! Nell put up his hand. The Imprint on the tap Ib not Major Easton's, he said quietly. I suggest that lt Is yours. Hullo, what Is lt Dart? For tho man, who was now the only one holding Rivington had begun to call out and struggle violently. Quick, sir, quick, gasped the man. ho's up to something! He's up to something with his right hand. It was true. Struggling violently with his left arm which Dart was hanging on to, Rivington, with the look of a Flen.l on his whlto face, was working his left hand quickly behind his buck. With an exclamation, Nell sprung forward nnd seized him. dragging him away from tho wall, and Easton, guessing hornet! ing, caught the hidden wrist and pulled It forward. (To b< Cont.uv.d) Modest A clerh-aMooklng gentleman, ln the hope of obtaining a contribution, entered the office of a newspaper, and, finding the edltt • ln, began. 1 am soliciting aid for a gen'Iemr I ot refinement and Intelligence who Is ln need of a littlo ready money but Is too proud to make known his sufferings, ,, Why, exclaimed the editor, I m the only man in town answering that description. What's tho gentleman's name? I'm sorry to say I am not at liberty to disc-lose lt. It must he me, parson. Heaven pros- •- *—-*,* »**",! work, said tlio per jim in .»-- =--- editor, wiping away a tear. When a meek man <■;"'_„« to another on tb*_-^treet, ho nods up Instead '' uown, SICILY THREATENS TO REVOLT Exclusion ef One of Her Representatives Frcm Parliament Bitterly Resented Rome.—It Is reported that Sicily Is stirred vith Indignation at tha fate of Nunzl'i Nasi, the ex-minister of public Instruction, who, on charges of continuous fraud and misappropriation of public funds was tried before tha Roman senate, constituted Into a high court of justice, and eventually condemned to prlcon, with the forfeiture of his civic rights. On the ilea ot Ill-health, but really In order to prevent a popular rebellion In Sicily, Nasi was then permitted to serve his term of Imprisonment within the walls of the private residence ln Rome. Cara' Inlerl wero stationed outside his apartmentB on guard, day and night, till his sentence was cut short by royal pardon. The fallen cabinet minister thereupon quitted Rome for his Sicilian constituency at Trapanl, whero he was welcomed back amidst unparalleled scenes of public enthusiasm, civic functionaries ot every grade participate ; ln the demonstrations. Rather tban abandon Nasi, Trapanl has chosen to remain without representation in parliament for six years pa-.ti and it has re-elected its hero by overwhelming majorities eighteen times. Nasl's term of civil proscription ceases next June; but tho supreme com; ln Rome has Just decided at Nasl's own Instance, that he la no longer eligible for membership In parliament. This decision has been ratified by tho parliamentary fictions commlsBlon. The last word now rests with the chamber of deputies, which must discuss and settle the matter before the end ot the present ses- Unless parliament quashes the decision against Nasi, the Sicilian deputies threaten a popular rising in the Island To promote the agitation, mass meetings of protest are being held everywhere, and the universities are taking a leading part. Sicilians do not deny the truth of the charges against Nasi; but they allege that various ministers, both before and after h'.m, whose names rise lightly to their lips, have been equally corrupt, whereas Nasi, whose ability was ot a rare order and who conferred enormous benefits upon Sicily, has unjustly been made a scapegoat simply because be hailed from Sicily. At any rate they maintain, havinf expiated his 'sentence, he should now resume the full exercise ot his civic rights Meantime, mother phase ot the deplorable state scandal has terminated In this city. Prof. Glacomo Cortese. who was Nasl's Under-Secretary of state ln the ministry ot public instruc- n i-os long been on trial before the higher council for having attempted uniler threats ot scandalous revelations regarding Nasl's conduct, to n- ducc that minister to nominate him to a permanent professorship; and for having subsequently In vengeance hurled against his former chief the string of recusations that caused Nasi to be dragged before the high court of Justice. ' , A sentence, already ratified hy the government, has been passed depriving him of his chair of latin literature ln the University of Padua, besideB Btopplng his stipend and suspending him from 'iibllc office for two years. Only One "BROMO QUININE" That Is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE. Look for the signature of E. W, GROVE. Cures a Cold In One Dsy. Cures Grip in Two»Daya. 26c. Don't think because a man has but little to say that he must have acquired the habit from sawln ; wood.. The man who Is called upon to carve the turkey never gets his proper sll are. THRONE FOR WILLIAM Second Son of King Gustava Selected for Albania Vienna.— Fringe William of Sweden, second son of Kin*- Gustava, will be the first occupant of the throne of Albania If the wishes of the triple alliance—Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy ar- carried out. This announcement was made by tho Neue Frele Presse. Dispatches from Cat- taro, the seapor; of Montenegro announce that the fortress of Scutari Is being subjected to r. severe bombardment by the Montenegrin besiegers. Rome. —The Cacciatore Itallano str.tes that a party of hunter-, have captured two royal eagles, with their young, on the Alps near the Ledro valley. In the eagles' nest wero found thc bones of a child, as well as the remains of 200 Clicks, forty hares, a chamois, a fox and Innumerable birds. Economy It aoems itrange to ma that you timid book your passage to Europe c auch a alow steamer, remarked Giver to hia friend Grinder, a lower fare certainly would be no lu luce ment to a man of your means. My boy, replied Grinder, I have made my millions by always seeing that I got the full worth of my money and If I ean get ten daya' board on the ocean for less money tban five would cost, why shouldn't I tal:3 It South l-'ole Flights Paris.—Lieutenant Menard, of the aviation corps, will take part ln a scientific mission which Is to leave for the south Pole next June. He will mako meteorological, atmospheric and geographical observations from an aeroplane. ROYAL DOCUMENTS IN BOTTLE List of Valuable Jewels Once Owned by the French Empress Eugenie Paris, France.—An Inventory of Jewels that belonged to the Empress Hugenle was discovered recently at Montlouis, ln tha Pyrenees-Oriental department, by a young soldier win was taking a stroll near tlu fortifications, lie noticed the neck ol" a bottle sticking out of the ground, and unearthed It. In lt was a do.ument bearing the seals of the Second Empire, dated September 4,1870, aud having tho inscription; Inventory of jewels and bank notes entrusted toddy to »[. Manuel Perez to be taken to Madrid and handed over lo the Conitesse de Montijci—probalil/ a relation of the Empress. Several items followed: A pearl necklace presented by the Emperor of Russia value at $100,000. Two pearl brae-1 3 from tb 1 Queen of England, valued at $12.r.,000. A ruby and diamond parure, from the Shub of Persia, valued at $160,000. A pearl and diamond necklace from the Grand Due Constantino, of Russia, valued at $105,000. Four parures six bracelets and three necklaces, valued at $320,000, The document wns headed Paris, Talace of the Tullerles, and si; nrd by the Grand Chamberlain of the Palace. When the authorities visited the Bpot where the Inventory was discovered, they found part of a human skeleton, which had apparently beeu there for more than forty years. A Sure Corrective of Flatulency.— When the undigested food lies in the stomach lt throws off gases causing pains and oppression ln the stomachic region. The belching or eructation of these gases Is offensive and tho only way to prevent them Is to restore the Btomach to proper action. Pa.'mc- lee'B Vegetable Pills will do this. Simple directions „o with each packet nnd a course of them taken systematically Is certain to effect a cure. Paired Off Our aliens quickly pick up Brltlhh Ideas, How now? I asked the Greek bootblack on our road If he wasn't going home to fight, and he tells me that he is paired with tbe Turk who ruus the fruit stall. The only pejple who ha- s n. regret for anything they ever said aro those who have never said anything of im* portence. ZAM-BUK FOR THE CHILDREN. Mothers Tell What It Did for Their Little Ones Thousands of mothers In Canada owe a debt of gratitude to Zam-Buk. Mrs. J. Qui ling, of Ninette, Man., says: ".My little boy was suffering very badly from a form of skin disease over his eye. I applied Zam- Buk to the affected part, and ln a very Bho.. time the sores were healed." Mrs. F. Millers, of 311 Suffolk St., Guelph, Out., says: "My little daughter Lorinda (G), contracted a skin disease. This flrst broke out like tiny water blisters, afterwards taking the form of dry scabs. These would disappear for a short time, and then reappear worse than ever. ',.'■> tried Zam-Buk, and perseverance with its uso resulted In a cure." All druggists and stores cell Zam- Buk at 60c. box 01 post tree from Zam-Buk Co., Toronto, upon receipt oi price. Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that Contain Mercury, M mMc-ry will surely d«tior the tense et 1 slid inimpletelf deisnie the whole .y.tem when wit.rln. It throii.li the miicouj surtsces. Such link!-., should never be used exeent on preecrlp- tlone from ruputaule pliyslrlans, ss the dmii.se they will do ts ten lold to the sood yon etc possibly derive from them, llill'j Caurrh cure, mstiutsctun** tiy t'. J. Cheney A Co., Toledo, O., rontsltii no mercury, snd Is ukee Internally, acting directly upon the blood snd mucous surfaces ot the system. Ia buyli. Msh's Csterrta curs be sure you let tbs ftenulne. It * uken Internally and made In Toledo, Ohio, by r. 1. Cheney a Co. Testlmoolals um. Sold bv Dnuot'-te. Price, tie. per bottle. Take Ut.ll I Family I'ills lor eonsupauoa. J For absolute purity and wholesome flavor you should use E. D. SMITH'S JAMS JUST LIKE MOTHER MADE Can be had from your Grocer W N. U. 947 If vou havo reason fer an act you von'l nepd an excuse. OR. TALKS ON FOOL Pres. of Board of Health. "What shall I eat?" Is the dally Inquiry the physician Ib met with, I do not hesitate to say that In my judgment a largo percentage of dlsoc ie Ib caused by ; oorly selected and improperly prepared food. My personal experience with tho fully-cooked food known as Grape-Nuts, enables me to speak Ireely of Its merits. "Prom overwork, I suffered several years with malnutrition, palpitation ot the heart, and loss of sleep. Last summer I was led to experiment personally with the new food, which I used ln conjunction with good rich cow's milk, ln a short time after I commenced Its use, the disagreeable symptoms disappeared, my heart's action became steady and normal, the functions of the ts'. iniach were properly carried out and I again slept as soundly and as well as In my youth. "1 look .pon Grape-Nuts as a perfect foodfvnnd no one can gainsay but that lt has a most 1 i-omlnent place lu a rational, scientific system of feeding. Anyone who uses tills food will soon be convinced of the soundness of the principle upon which lt Is manufactured and may thereby know the facts as to lis true worth." Name given by Canadian Postum Co.. Windsor. [Ont, "There's a reason," and lt Is explained ln the littlo book, "The r.oad to Wellvllle," In pkga. Ever read the above letter? A new one appears from time to time. They are genuine, true, and lull of hum,-,n Interest. Irate Tailor—Now look here, Mr. Scribb, thi- has gone on long enough, I demand n cliei|iio right now. Impecunious Author—Sorry, Snip old mnn, but my physician hu ordered me to give up writing altogether for three mouths. Internally and Externally It Is Good. —The crowning property of Dr. Thomas' -electric Oil Is that It can be usod Internally fur mauy complaints as well as externally. For sore throat, croup, whooping cough, pains ln the chest, colic and many kindred ailments lt has curative qualities that are unsurpassed. A 1 ottle ot lt costs little and thero Is uo loss In always having lt at hand. Pa Is Won Over Aunt Grundy—1 thought you disliked thnt young man who calls on Grade? Grade's Pa—I car't very well show lt, He's promised to get me all t baseball passes I can use I'M summer. To whom It may concern: This is to certify that I have used MINARD'S LINIMENT myself as well as prescribe etl lt In my practice where a liniment was required and have never failed to ; t the desired effect. C. A. K1NC *>i.D At the Rehearsal The Author—At this point the hero ic plunged in deep thought and ruus his fingers through his hair. Tho Producer—Uut look at him. He hasn't more t! ai. a half dozen hairs on his h3au. Tho Aullioi—Then let him run his hairs through hia lingers. Roman Relics Rediscovered Cardiff.—Two valuable llornan relics—the famous Basllldlun talisman, fashioned out ot u vory thin plate of gold, and n gulden fibula or brooch— which were discovered nearly a century ago, but have been missing for many years, are off in tlie possession of tbe town clerk of -_r_r.rvon. Old Mike, who never drank water enough to warrant the disease, was reduced to such ; state hy dropsy that a consultation hy physicians was held upon his case. They agreed that tapping was necessary. Oh, Moike, Molko, nlver let 'em tap yen! cried his friend Dulun when tt heard the I >ws, Sure, Jimmy, me b'y, twill do me good; an' Oi'll live long in health. Dolan shook his head ominously. No, Moike, yez won't. Nlver w anything tapped 1. your house that lasted uiore'ji r week. About two-thirds of the average man's laughter Is Inspired by his own alleged wit. The Wretchedness of Constipation Can quickly be overcome by CARTER'S LITTLE LIVER PILLS Purely vegeublt —act surely tod fendy on the liver. Cure Biliousness, Head, ache, Diui. seas, and Indigestion.. They do their duty. Small Pill. Small Dose, Small Price. Genuine must be- Signature imiMII .Jill IMMIIHill llft-fAMI y6<m£>eD'uatt& Vt% Ihe CLEANEST, SIMPUST.iBd BEST HOME DYE, (ina cm buy-Why you don't tv.n hive lo know whit KIND of Cloth yuu. Good, are mi-- Of.-So MUtakaa ara Impoailbla. Send (ur lie* Color Card, Story Booklet, and Booki.l giving raaulta of l»y alng ovar other colon. Tbo JOHNSON-RIOHAROSON CO., Limited. Montreal. Canada. REAL ESTATE PROFITS We only handle property of iterllng merit, on whlcl. we are prepared to guarantee prollts. "Our WOODLAWN." ST. V1TAU and "DEHOR LODGE'' properties ara good Inv-atmenta. We want a good agent to represent us tn every town. For terroi apply. STEWART &~WALKER, LTD. 8terllng Bank Building, Winnipeg "Don't waste time writing U yon do not mean business." PIMPLES, BLO -SEC ON PRET7\. FACES REMOVED SURE Eminent Doctors Remedy, nov ndvt-' tlsed befoie—simple, effective. Largs supply fl.CO.-*F, Osborne, i Arlington Ave., Westmount, Montreal. FARMERS HANDY ACCOUNT BOOK Just what you r tiulre to keep account ot your expenses. Drc a lino to your local Bank. They will send you one for the a-:klng. FEMALE HELP WANTED LADIES WANTED—To do work tt borne; decorating cushion tops; can mako from »3 to |5 per dar; pleasant work. Armour Art Co., Dept. N. 11 Steele Blk.. Winnipeg. How Time Does Fly You must rememher, 6aid u teacher to Ills class In ancient history, that these events happened mora th__ three thousand years ago. Ah, exclaimed an idle boy, too true, too true! Bless me, how t'o tln-.3 does Blip away. Father—Do you think you can support my daughter in the manner In which she ha*, been accustomed? Suitor—I think 1 can, sir. Father—Then you can't have her. She's never had anything In her life. \ _ ' : Bad Blood- is the direct and inevitable result ol fa-regular or constipated bowels and (loggcd-tip kidneys and skin. Thi anaigcBted food and other waste mat* ter which is allowed to accumulate poisons the blood and the who.* system. Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills act directly on the bowels, regulating them—on the kidneys, giving tbem ease and strength to properly filter th* blood—and on the skin, opening up the pores. For pun blood and gooi health take Dr. Morse's * Indian Root Pills Proof Positive A quack do:tor was holding forth about his medicines to a rural audience. Yes, sontlc en, he said, I havo sold these pills for over twenty-five >....!, and never heard a word t.f complaint. Now what doeB that prove? From a voice ln tho crowd came: That dead men tell no tales. London's 85.941 Motors London.—The quarterl; return o! the repnblc control committee of the London county council sliowj that 83,* 911 motoi-i arr registered I* London, Iho total being n adf. up of ES.535 motor-cars, 11296 lie.ni; heavy motor-cars, und £2,11_ motor-cycl... No man is Stronger Than his Stomach The Medical Adviser by S.V. Pierce, M.D., Buffalo, N. Y. answers host* of delicate questions about which every man or woman, eingle or married ought to know. Sent free on receipt of CO one- cent stamps to pay for wrapping and mailing. LET the greatest athlete have dyspepsia and his strength will soon fail. One's stamina—force-' fullness and strength of mind or muscle depend upon the blood, and tbe blood In turn,, requires a healthy stomach, for tbe stomach Is the: laboratory where the food is digested and such elements are taken up—or assimilated—which m_i blood. In consequence all the organs of the body, such as heart, lungs, liver and kidneys, aa well aa the nervous system, feel tbe bad effect if the stem* sen is deranged. Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery helps th. itomach to dig__t food properly, star.- tho liver into new activity, removing tne polioni from tbo, ' blood, and tho various organs get rich, red blood, In-; ■tead of being illy nourished. The refroahing influenco of this extract of native medicinal plants has been favorably known for ovor 40 years. Everywhere) some neighbor can tell you of the good It has done. ■ lii.ll... ,. I ■ ■ ■ ■ -■—■■ „st. Gold by all medicine dealers la llc_al_tor tnd let tovmm •r send $0 one-cent stamps to Dr. Pierce, '..vallda* , Uotti, BBffal*, aad a trial box will ba iuaUe4 }.« THE ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B.C. m Why doesn't she taka NA-DRU-CO Headache Wafers They stop a headache promptly, yet ds nol contain say sf Ihe dangerous drugs common In headache tablets. Ask ye*. Druggist about them. 25c. a box. NaTIO,,*.. DBUO, *.*,■ CHIWCAt. CO. OS O.l.a. lIKITtS. IU The Housekeeper WHO WOULD MAKE WASH-DAY EASIER, CAN DO SO IT US I NO Eddy's Wares Eddy's Indurated Tub* allow tb* water t* retain heat long** •nd never rust. Being made In on* seamless pleoe cannot splint** and so the danger ef snagged fingers ind torn clothe* I* eliminate* Used In conjunction with Eddy's Washboards Washday Loses Half Iti Terrors BOOST YOUR TOWN BY ORGANIZING A BRASS BAND PRO I THE. TIMI I ItUC & SONS CO.,rrORON" oba|R-S- VY 1L,L,1A.1V1_) limited oniak MANITOBA I R STRAYED tita wa X Ranch Corral a wall eyed Rat* Broncho with a Roman noss and lightning heels. We have Issued a humorous descriptive circular ol this remarkable bronco with lllus- *N-»s ol hl3 antics. Gent tree on application to any reader of this paper. This is thc most famous circular ever jrinled In the English language. More than half a million copies hav» already been distributed to advertise *ur famous Pinto Shell gloves mado from tough Bronco hides. For a free dopy send postal to tt-DSON BAY KNITTING CO. ('.u_U'. Expert Glove snj Hilt Hikers, MONTREAL. Maypole Soap THE CLEAN HOME OVe Give, rich, eves colon, Iree hem stteaki end absolutely Its. Does not i-inhand, ol k cities 24 colon, will girt toy shade. Colors 10c, blade 15c, al youi dealer's « post - paid wiles booklet "How ts Dye " liom f. L. BENEDICT _ CO. Montreil Which was Why Why, littlo boy! exclaimed the shocked old lady, aren't you ashamed to bo smoking that vile cigar? Sure lady, replied the urchin, blowing out a ring, but yer see the guy wot dropped lt didn't havo nc taste for good terbaccerl -Ms. Hlcka was telling some women about the burglar scare In her houue the night before. Yes, .lie eald, I „eard a noise and fot up nnd there from under the bed I saw n man's legs sticking out. Moray! exclaimed a woman, the burglar's legs? No, my dear; niv husband's legs. He bad beard the nolBe, too. Aptly Turned Wlfey—Our phone Is a party line. Hubby—Yes, I notice , that every time I want to use It there Is someone holding a reception on the wire. She Didn't Intend te A middle-aged couple, made sudden* ly rich through an unexpected turn of fortune's wheel, were visiting the M. P. front their district at his Ottawa residence. At breakfast the first morning aftor their arrival, the woman, nervously trying to chip off the top of her egg with her knife, attacked the proUeui w)th so much seal that t}ie egg was knocked out of the cup and rolled under the table. Not knowing J.tst what was the proper thlug to do under the circumstances she nudgel her husband. Hank! Hank! she whispered, I hare dropped an egg. What shall I do? Don't cackle, came tbe matter-of-fact reply. Miller's Vi'orm Powdera not only make the ..fantlle system untenable for worms, but hy their action on U. stomach, liver and bowels they correct such troubles as lack o. appetite, biliousness and other Internal disorders that the worms create. Children thrlvo upon them and no matter what condition thoir worm-Infested stomachs may be ln, they will show Improvement .-.a soon as the treatment begins. Buy from the Factory C Here's a chance for you to buy your range from the factory and save 30%— to buy it on easy terms and to get (he very range 'ou would choose, even if you lad to pay the retail price. Our free book shows you exactly whal the range ii like. It de. scribes each point clearly, sad we guarantee our rang* to be just aa represented. You might as well saye the retail profit. Mail the coupon to-day. Dominion Pride Range Polished steel bodr— unbreakable doors and castings— . beautifully (knickelled leahle I ^l Co., limited, tibial, ^i Please send Book. ^W^W Freight ' ^4__. Nana ^S__." -sB-reai -. T__t Stetl Imge Mfg. ^^ " Cash or Credit *«W We P*T The Rara Avis The hostess—Good women hard to find? Nonsense professor. You tor Instance, I am sure, have a good woman for a wife. The Professor—Veil, yes, but I marry fife times before I flndt her. PILES CURED IN S TO 14 DAYS Tour druggist will refund money if PAZO OINTMENT tails to cure any case or Itch. Ing, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in I to 11 daya. 60c. Not a Barber Shop Walter (to barbarian who tucks hi* napkin ln at his neck): Pardon me sir, but no shampoo goes with this dinner. Minard's Liniment for sale everywhere. Lo-.t and Found A Scottish tourist walking the streets of Paris, soma distance from his hotel, found he had talu % a wrong turning, and to nake things worse, ho could not, through ignorance of the language ask the way. Then _ happy thought struck him. By dint of signs he concluded a bargain with a fruit hawker for a b .sketful ot gooseberries and then, to the -mazement of everybody, went about shouting: Fine Scotch grossets! A penny a pun! This went on for a while, till a fellow-countryman rushed forward and asked: Mon, d'ye think ye're in the streets of Glesca, that ye gang about like a madman crying grossets? Ech! replied the hawker, with a sense of relief, ye're Just the man I was looking for. D'ye ken the way to the — Hotel? Expensive Encorea • A good story Is being told about a fashionable New York woman who recently engaged Mme. S—, of the Metropolitan Opera to sing at one of her receptions. It was arranged that two songs should be furnished, at (100 per song. Mme. S— sang so well that tho delighted guests demanded more, and were referred by the songstress to their hoiitfss. The latter looked rather unhappy, but bavins no choice ln the matter, was compelled to give orders for another song—and yet another, and another, until Mme. S— had scored eight ln all—which at $10) each, was not a bad night's work. Dad—Just think of lt. It would take twelve million ye_rs to pump the oceans dry t. tho rate of one thousand gallons a second. Bobby—And where would you put all the water, pa? Automobile Aroma Parmor Hiram was mending the front fence when an automobile whizzed past, emitting a trail of blue smoke from Its oil-choked engine. Farmer Hiram's hand went to his nose. When the car had disappeared far down tho lane and the smell had died away he ventured to address the hired man. Sam, he said, they may be swell city fellers an' all that; but they certainly was smoking somo vile seegars. CUT OFF GIRL'S HAIR Man Then Sella '.he Lock far Prlee af • Dinner Pari*.—A man named Chaignon was sentenced ,o thirteen months' Imprisonment for a curious otfense recently. He went to a house ln the Rue Roy some weeks ago, and waking one of the servants, showed her a pair ot scissors, and gave her the choice ol the loss of her -ead or her hair. I would rather lo-o my hair, said th* girl. Taking off a handkerchief In which her head wa* wrapped, she showed the court that the man had cut her hair so closely that hv wounded her ln several places He sold lt aftorwar. • for th* price of a dinner. You will go to prison for th: teen months, said the Judge. Your -.me ought to he Chtg-on, not Chaignon, WERE TRIED AND STOOD THE TEST DODD'S KIDNEY PILLS MAKINO A REPUTATION IN THE WEST 8a*katchewan Man Telle How Th./ Cured Him, After Four Months' Suffering from Backache and Other Forms of Kidney Disease St. Phillips, Sask. (Special).—In a new country whero changes of climate and Impure water are among the difficulties to be surmounted, kidney trouble la pre..ilcnt. It Ib tbe kidneys, the organs that strain the Impurities out ot the blood, that first feel any undue strain on the body. Consequently Dodd's Kidney P1U* have been well tried and tested la this neighborhood. They have stood the test. Many settlers tell ot backache, rheumatism and urinary troubles cured by Dodd's Kidney Pills. Mr. Otto Olshewskl Is one of these. In speaking ot his cure he says: "I suffered from kidney disease tor tour months. My hack ached, I had heart fluttering!, and was always tired and nervous. My skin had a harsh, dry feeling; my limbs were heavy; and I had a dragging sensation across tbe loins, "I consulted a doctor, but, a* I did not appear to Improve, I decided to try Dodd'a Kidney Pills. I used six boxes, and now I am all right." Dodd's Kidney Pills always'stand the test. Ask your neighbors. Never Again Father, did mother accept you the first time you proposed to her? Yes, my dear, but since then any proposal that I have ever made she has scornfully rejected. Mlnard'a Liniment Relieves Neuralgia, Not Tending to Business A country doctor was recently called upon to visit a patient who resided at a distance. Arriving at his destination be tied his horse to a tree near by, and walked towards the house. It happened that work was ln progress on a new well, of which the doctor knew nothing until he found himself sinking Into the earth. He fell Just lar enough to be unable to get out of the hole unassisted, and yelled lustily for help. When he was finally pulled up-Wi rescuer remarked: I say, doctor, you had no business down there. No, I hadn't, replied the doctor. Don't you know, continued his rescuer, you ought to leave the well alone and look after the sick. The Ways of Women Don't you think that Women are as capable of making laws as men? More so. Give a woman a motorcar and she'll make up her own traffic regulations as she goes along. His Request So you have determined to sue me for breach of promise? Yes. With damages. Of course. Well, say. }'ve got Just one favor to ask of you. Don't suo me for less than $100,000. I haven't got a dollar ln the world that I can call my own, nnd lt might help my credit. W. N. U. 047 If you have reason for an act you I wou't need an excuse. Everybody From Kid To Grandad Likes Post Toasties Thin, crisp bits of white Indian Corn, cooked to perfection and toasted to a delicate brown without the touch of human hand. You get them in the sealed package Ready to Eat A dish of Post Toasties for breakfast and lunch, with thick cream or rich fruit juice, is a dish that epicures might chortle over. Nourishing, economical, delicious, "more-ish." Made by Pure Food Factories of Canadian Postum Cereal Company, Ltd., Windsor, Ont ACTRESS ON TRIAL FOR M'-RDER Strange Dram* ef Misplaced Affection Now Before Tribunal In Naples Naples, Italy.—Yvonne de V-le» preux, a fascinating actress, wbo formerly belonged to a dramatic company run by Dlnr Gain, herself a most brilliant light comedy artist, la now standing her trial here tor killing her lover, Dr. Ettore Turdo. The case Is replete with psychological Interest. One evening la November, 1909. when the G_1U company waa performing at the Qulrnat Theatre, Rome, Turdo, who had ]-*t won high university honor* ln medicine, was Introduced to VUlespreux by Big* •orlna Esterlna a young actresa friend of her* ln the same company. All supped together, with a party of youths ot the smart let ln the capital. VUlespreux wa* ao Impressed by tb* aeslduoua court paid her hy Doctor Turdo tha'. next day sho accepted hi* Invitation to live with him, and bargained with Esterlna to yield her claim tor a consideration ot 800 francs. About Christmas time Turdo parted from his lover, as an order had come from Naples to attend his brother Luigl, a barrister, and a violent morpliiamaulac. Hither, ln the beginning of March, 1910, came also the Dlna Oalll company, .uruo lueanw-Ue nad taken .i fresh lover, lut alter persistent entreaties ot VUlespreux consented to .igaln live with her, ulthough Turdo nad never contributed a penny towards aer maintenance and her pay was only $1 a day. Thenceforth she performed the most menial offices tor the morphia- maniac brother, and with the consent of the medical attendants, arranged for a continuous atr-im of pretty artist visitors to distract nis mind. Suddenly the maniac conceived a strong dislike for her, and during one ot his drug fits accused her ot aspiring to marry Into their noble family. A violent -truggle ensued, ln whUh she attacked him vigorously, and wa* herself severely cut on the hand by broken glass. Next evening, March 9, the other residents in the boarding house whe.) the couple were staying were startled by tbe nol.ie ot revolver shots, and rushing ln, they found Turdo bleeding to death. The actress was seated on the bed with a Browning, which they wrested from her. The only spectator of the tragedy was a little girl, tho daughter of another theatrical artist, who had entrusted tbe child to Villespreu:; b keeping while Bhe attended a rehearsal. Villespreu;. flrst maintained that the weapon came Into her possession several days earlier, Turdo having seized lt from hl3 maniac brother's grr.sp, and asked her to hide it. Then on the fatal night when he announced to her his Intention of quitting her, she was about to reatcro the weapon to him as lt was the only object she had that belonged to hln. Turdo, jowever, approaching her behind unawares, touched her arms, and the weapon went off accidentally. She explained the position ot the wounds, stating lhat she was left- handed, but Turd before expiring in hospital, mado no Becret of the fact that there had been a painful scene due to Jealousy, which she cut short by firing directly at him. Otherwise lie spoke kin. ,y of her, begging that she should not bo prosecuted. Villespreux's latest version Is th.-: she contemplated committing suicide in despair at the parting, because onl. a week previously sre had broken off a theatrical touring contract at Turdo'.i appeal, while a wer.lthy Perugian magnate, who for years past had been in the h-blt of givin her a handsome monthly allowance, had Just stopped it entirely on learning of her double dealing. The accused woman Is now 29, and Is being defended by two* of the smartest lawyers ln Itr.ly. BABY'S OWNJABLETS. Baby's Own Tablets are the best mediclno t. mother can fcive her little one. They act as a gentle laxative, sweeten the stomach, break up colds aud make teething easy. Concerning them Mrs. Alphon.-e Landry, Upper Caraquet, N.B., says: "Baby's wn Tablets were of great 1 neflt to my little boy and I would advise all mothers with sickly children to give them a trial." The Tablets are sold by medicine de-lers or by mall at 26 cents a box from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co., Brockville, Ont. A Valuable Antique An old lady was searching in tho dim bric-a-brac shop for something odd to tako home with her. Finally she noticed a quaint figure, the head and shoulders of which appeared above the counter at the farthest end of the room. She turned to the clerk and said: What, that queer old Japanese Idol over thero worth? The clerk answered ln a subdued tone: About $250,000, ma'am. That's the proprietor. Mother Grave*' Worm Exterminator will drive wortnB from the system without Injury to the child, because Its action, while fully effective, Is mild. ... An Irlsh.ran who was too old for active wo. k was offered the position of crossing tender at a small railroad station. He looked dubious as thc duties of tlio office were explained to him and the meaning of the various flags was clearly stated. In case of danger with a train coming, of course you wave the red flag, said his friend, proceeding with bis explanation. A hard old hand gripped his arm. Man, denr, It'll never 1o, said Patrick, shaking his head solemnly. I could never trur. myself to remember to wave a red flag whin there was a green wan handy. Sweating System Swell—Yes, sir, I mako all my money by tbe sweating system—by making the oilier fellows do the sweating while I rake ln the coin. Friend—I should be ashamed t acknowledge It If I were you. Swell—Why, th- -i 's no harm In being the proprietor of a Turkish bath, Is ther.! COLT DISTEMPER Can be handle, very easily., The slelc ara cured, an! h.| Others In same ■tabid, no matter how "txposed," kept from having th. disease, by uslni BPOHN'8 LIQUID DtSTEMPEit CL'ItR. Qlv. en the toufiue- or ln feed. Acta on the blood ant. txr-lB gernis nf all forma of 41st.in per. Best remedy ever known fur marcs lit foal. Drug, glut, and harness dialers. Cut •hows how to ponlttC- throats. Our free booklet gives everything. I-artest selling hois. remedy !n exlstenea—11 yean. Dl»trlbutors—AIX WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS. 6POHN MEDICAL CO., ChemliU and PacterlnloRiatd. Goshen, Ind.. US A. DON'T MISS THIS A Splendid 10 cent Household Specialty is being introduced all over Canada. It is appreciated by the Thrifty Housewife who wants things "Just a little better." Send post card today. Simply say:-. 'Send package of household specialty advertised in my newspaper' That's all-You will be delighted! Pay if satisfied-we take the risk-Address P. O. Box 1240, Montreal, Can. This offer expires June 1st, 1913. ' Send to-day. Milled ^ Takes rfrom the best▼ more water, o! the Imakes more loaves,] West's besti [«Wft return! PURITVi FLOUR i More Bread 1 >and Better Bread < I pubiw re.ua | __. GRANITE Harvester Oil A heavy, short-cut oil for farm machinery Clings to the bearings and insures the least possible friction and wear. Moisture and changes of temperature do not affect it The choice of the most successful farmers. STANDARD Gas Engine Oil Used and recommended by the leading engine builders all over the country- Keeps its body at high temperatures. Equally good for external bearings. £1 Dorado Caitor Machine Oil Silver Star Engine Kerosene Capitol Cylinder Oil Imperial Motor Gasoline Thresher Hard Oil Mica Axle Great* Stock carried at 300 tank and warehouse stations in Western Canada. For addresses, price lists, etc., write any agency. THE IMPERIAL OIL COMPANY, Limited Main OfHee t WINNIPEG Regina, Moot* Jaw, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Calgary, Lethbridge, Vancouver. S'matter Pop7 Papa, said young Willie, i .11 you give me a dime to buy a toy monkey? No, Willie, Bald his fathe.-. You're monkey enough to have In ono house. All right then, pap, give me a nickel to buy the monkey some peanuts. And the mon'.-.oy got It: London.—It was stated at the opening ot a tuberculosis exhibition at Polar recently that Doctor Alexander, the medical ollicer ot health for Poplar, had sugnesle thi.t the disused Thames steamboat Bhould be use.' as schools for consumptive children. Did She? Do you know, Ethel, said Hrace, I overheard George say to Fred that although ho lovef me nnd wunts to propose, whenever he Is near me he is too nervous to speak? Ethel—I suppose you will be calling him up on the telephone 30011. Still on the Lookout Before she was married Rho was constantly ou thc .okout for a bus- band. Well? And slnco sho sot one sho ts still constantly on the lookout for Mm, Anaemic Condition or Bloodlessness A peculiar pallor or even ghastllness of the skin Is the marked symptom ot anaemia. Tho eyelids, gums and lips appear to be almost bloodless. The cause of this condition Is tho absence ot red corpuscles trom the blood. The anaemic patient Is usually thin and weak, but may be fleshy and Inclined to dropsy. Stomach trouble, and weakness of the bodily rrgans are accompaniments Red corpuscles mst be added to the blood, and this can best be accomplished by using Dr. Chase's Nerve Food. This great food cure Is so geutle and natural ln action that tt Is admirably suite : ;or the use of women and girls suffering from anaemia or other diseases which arise from an Impoverished condl.lon of the blood. It Is readily asslr Hated, enters the blood streams nnd carrle. health and strength to c ry organ of the body. The vigor of tbo digestive system Is quickly restored, and the food taken Into the body Is pre ,erly digested and nourishment supplied to the whole system. To get well and keep well you must supply the b.idy it an abundance of pure, rich h'.ood. Nothing can hel» yo-i so welt as Dr. Chase's Nerve Food 50 cents a box, 6 for "GO. at all dealers, or Edmanson, Bates & Co., Ited, Toronto Mm. THR IsLAXHEtt CBMBBBMNn B.C. THE ISLANDER Published every Saturday at Cumberland, Ii.'.'., Islander Fruiting *v. Publishing; Company. Edward W. Biokle, Editor. ►"*"*-*► --X*- •**-<**•- A.rer.iiiuc rales furnished on application, SuUscriptiuu price $1.50 pri yenr, pnyaUo in ntlvnnee Thr editor doe* not hold himself rwpouiibl* for views expressed by oorrmtpoudentj*. JUS. *«g»l*g^*JL . I— '1'' SAIL'It 1>AV, JUNE7, 1013, It is difficult to see what justification llie Seunle lias in killing tbe Highways Act, which nut to the Naval Bill is tlie must popular one the Government hus introduced tins sessroii The Highways Act, providing for a system of better roads throughout Canada, lias been heavily endorsed by farmers orttauizatious and rural associations from Halifax to Vancouver Under a system of co-operation between the provinces find the Dominion it is proposed to devote as an initial expenditure nl ( million and a half tliis lirst year, The bill was thrown out by |i. tbe .Senate last vear on tbe ground thnt tho measure did not contain clauses providing that the expenditure was lobe divid Btl amongf*. the different provinces in proportion to the population. A definite assurance was given by the Premier last year! that this plan wonld be followed and when the estimates were brought down they contained an exact division by province.-., , > This year again the supplementary estimates contain, n vote " of a million and a half which is apportioned according to population. And yet this is the only reason advanced by the upper house for killing a measure ol the utmost importance to the people of Canada. The amount which Uritish Columbia Would get under the proportional division a. provided in the estimates is §82,005.00. A significant warning was given to the Senate by Premier Borden at the big Toronto meeting, if the upper chamber should thwart public opinion by throwing out the JVaval Bill. It was a warning that if the members of the upper chamber are prepared to dance when Sir ll.lfrid Laurier pulls the strings then there must, be Senate reform. That the Liberal Senators would be so fatuous as to defy public opinion in such an important measure so vitally aft'ectiuy the interests of the whole empire seems hardly possible. Here are the words of warning of the Premier uttered after referring to the fact there were many men of high character iu the Senate and he declined to believe they would do only Laurier- bidding : "Otherwise 1 would he prepared to declare that the Canadian Senate as at present constituted had thoroughly outlived its usefulness, and that an immediate remedy must be sought and found The Senate is an important part of our constitutional machinery, aud is entitled to every respect, but it is not, never was, and never will Iv above the Canadian people." Frank Farrington, the representative of President White on Vancouver Island for the U. M. W, of//., arrived here on Saturday last, and on Sunday addressed llie remnants of his following. Although the arrival ol Furringtoli and lie-meet ing had been extensively adverlisi tl, the gal hering was small its compared with previous occasions. The Isi.AXUKH is not on affectionate terms of intimacy with Mr, Farrington, whose later activities have carried hijii further limn ever into the ranks of the-Tundesirabies. But even Mr, Farrington sometimes says something lhat deserves attention, In his recent attack on the B, C. press he certainly lold the truth when he said tiie press was ngninsl the U. M. \V, of A,, and we may add that the whole of Vancouver Island is atyniiis. this foreign organization, with the exception of a very few, and why the majority obeys their commands is because thev are afraid of the word "scab. But in all probability Mr. Farrinyton satisfied himself that the miners in Cumberland are not afraid of thut word when he saw a train proceeding to Union Day consisting of thirty 20 ton car.-. Th. scabs h-n-e worn off the Cumberland men. They fire now stmng, healthy, robust coal miners producing coal. Seasonable Goods Cordials Raspberry Vinegar Grape Juice Lime Fruit Juice Several Brands Persian Sherbet Vichy Water Lemonade, Orangeade and Pine Apple Juice Relishes Catsups, Pickles, Sauces and Relishes. All of the best brands Pure Maple Syrup In gallon tins, imported direct from the east. Fruits and Vegetables In season, Flour and Feed Always on hand at lowest prices in town. See our windows for special showing of Canvas Shoes—All. greatly reduced Men's Canvas Shoes, values to $3,00, for $1.75 First Annual Ball of the Cumberland ..nd Courtenay Automobile Association A Grand Ball to celebrate the formation of the CCA.A. will be given on the _0th dav of June, A.D. 1913, at Fechnc-'s Hall. Courtenay. Formal dress by re- <iucs\ Only 100 tickets will be issued. Tickets $7.00 Admit gentleman and lady. Extra lady $2.00. 'the ticket entitles the holder to partake of the excellent supper without additional charge. Arrangements have been made to have ticket holders conveyed by automobile, gratis, to and from the hall. Automobiles will leave from Cumberland Hotel. Those living in Comox district apply to Messrs. Fechner, Frank Cameron, or Leo 1'. Anderton for particulars as to free automobile transportation to the hall. Application for tickets may be made to the following members of the association : P. P. Harrison, II. Creech, O. H. Fechner, Frank Cameron, or Leo P. Anderton. Application must be accompanied with the admission fee $7. _ The above members nf the association reserve the right to reject any application. Full Orchestra in attendance TENDERS er.MlKISS will In. mwlrnl lip lu I' i.Vl.n'l i.f tile ■ Mill ilnv ul .lulH', I'.US, tor slilnlllni ..I.I sclinnt iiiil.lii... i.-'tl.,..iiii". lulls, mill ii...Villi: lie* slims ariinml rr.mi iiMiiiIIiIIi.b Urn.*! mini* Icmlei „.i ii 'mil omntnl I ,i In Hi. i Vuil..il,.i.:.|.|.l> to T II. I AHEV, Secretin) 9-lioolTio.sl._i. Ciimlwrlnml, 11 O. Boys Youths Ladies' Chiklen's" " " Children's Sneakers, sizes G-12 2.25, " 1.46 1.G0, " 1.15 3.50, " 95 1.75, " no " 45 Men's Harvest Hats Regular 25c. for 15c. Regular 20c. for 10c. Just arrived another shipment of Men' Clothing Prices to suit all. Also just to hand another large range of samples for our made to measure clothing department. Perfect lit guaranteed. Large assortment of Men's Shirts, Collars. Ties, Underwear, Hosiery and Footwear always in stock. Just received a nice assortment of Ladies' Waists, Dress Goods and Fancy Neckwear, also Bathing Suits Macfar Bros. TIMBER SALE X22 Sealed tenders will be received by the Minister of Lands not later than noon on the 30lh day of July, 1918, for the purchase of Licence X22, being 4,045,000 feet of timber on land northerly of and adjoining Lot 141, Sayward District, Cahnish Bay, Discovery Passage, Valdes Island. Two years will he allowed for the removal of the timber. Particulars of II. R. MacMillan, Chief Forester, Victoria, B.C, *S* TIMBER SALE X62 Scaled tenders will be received by the Minister of Lands not later than noon on the 16th day of June, 11)13, for the purchase of Licence No. XG2, being 605,000 feet of timber on Lot No. 239, Hoskin Inlet, Valdez Island, Sayward District. One year will be allowed for the removal of the timber. Particulars of II. R. MacMillan, Chief Forester, Victoria, B.C. LAND REGISTRY ACT. IN THU MATTER of an application for a fresh Certificate of Title to the South 1-2 of Lot 16 (except 20 acres thereof) and the North part of fractional North West 1-4 of Section 30, Township 11, Map 551 (except 8-10 acres and 5 acres thereof), Nelson District. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of my intention at the expiration of one calendar month from the first publication hereof to issue a fresh Certificate of Title in lieu of the Certificate of Title issued to William Hulton and John Ramsay on the 11th dav of March, 1908, and numbered 17380 C, which has been lost. Dated at Land Registry Ollice, Victoria, B. C, this 28th day of April, 1913. S. ,1. WOOTTON, Registrar General of Titles. 50000000000000000000000009 P. PHILLIPS HARRISON Barrister, Solicitor Notary Public Vltl 1 000000000000cOOOOOOOO.O.C WANTED—Lots or acreage for which will trade some stock in one of Vancouver's leading finan cial companies that is earning 12 per cent. Property must be unencumbered. Address "B-46," The Islander. Mrs. J. M. QUICK PHOTOGRAPHER Scenes and Family Groups a Specialty, also developing and Finishing Kodak Work. Leave your order. nf roiicey'a liriij: Sloro, F*>!' furlli.-i-information apply residence opposite 1'iiHin (lute). TO RENT-Ten acres at Happy Valley, four acres cleared, new dwelling house. $10 per month - -For further particulars apply Hardy and Biscoe, Cournenay, B.C. Dr. Kerr, dentist, will be in Courtenay from June 1st to 12. Appointment may be made at the Courtenay Drug Store. Will remain in Cumberland till end of month. For Spring Cleaning We have Smoky City lo clean the walls, Wallpapers "Renew" Linoleums for the Floors, Polish for the Furniture, Blinds and Curtains for tlie Windows. A full line of Furniture, Beds, Mattress, and Ranges always on hand. "The Furniture Store19 A. McKINNON Cumberlan B.O McPhee Block Phone lo Box loo "The Corner Store," Cumberland, IJ. C. AUCTION "SALE Hardy and Biscoe are instructed by the Executors of thc late A. B. Crawford lo sell by Public Auction AT THE CRAWFORD RANCH On Wednesday, June 11th, 1913 The whole of the. FARM STOCK Comprising 26 head of Horses, including that well known trotting hackney stallion "Dainty," 12 head of Cow Stock, Farm Implements, Machinery, etc, Sale at 12 o'clock. Refreshments will be provided. Particulars on Poster. HARDY & BISCOE AUCTIONEERS COURTENAY, B. C. jt&rd If it's right why change it ? A multiplicity of models is evidence that the maker is still experimenting, There is but one Ford model, And for live years our rapidly glowing factories haven't heen able In make all we could sell—because il is right. There are more than 220,000 Fords on the world's highways-the bestpossi ble testimony to their unexcelled worth Prices — runabout $675—touring car $750-delivery car $775—townS car §1000-with all equipment, f.o.b. Walkerville, Ont, Get particulars from E. C. Emde, Cumberland, B.C., Exclusive Agent for Comox District. inr, IS-AINDEK, CO-tBJS-UiAHl), B.O (A Is not the best car in the world but is positively the BEST VALUE for the money. All competitors admit it by saying it is too much for the money. We have not found many people who object to full value for tlieir money ill au.otuobiles and you get it iu the Stud-baker. 25 H.P., fully eqipped, j Self-Starter, delivered to you With Pre.to Self-Starter, d**! -j -ye c\tr\ 35 H.P., E,^rSS.rfKful $1650.00 At the Cumberland Hotel for a lew more days. Inquire tor Mr. King or Mr. Rae for demonstration, or STUDEBAKER GARAGE FRONT St., NANAIMO, B.C. The Depot Barber Shop PI.ICE LIST Hair Cut or Trimmed Beard Trimmed Shavo Singe Plain Shampoo Lemon and Egg Shampoo All Tonics 2.0 25o, 25c. 25c. 25o. 50c. 50c. ICc. The finest Cigars and the best ot Tobaccos always on hand. T. E. Johnson Prop. *& Capital Paid Up $11,560,000 Reserve Fund $13,000,000 THE R0Y-.L BANK OF SANAOa Draft. Issued In nny currency, pnynblo all over the world SPECIAL ATTENTION (mid to SAVINGS ACCOUNTS, and Inter lil/rhost current rates allowed on deposits of $1 and upwards CUMBERLAND, B.C., Bmuoh- - - - - OPEN DAK" UNION WHARF, Sub Branoli—OPEN TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS D. M. Morrison, Manager COURTENAY, B. C. BRANCH OPEN DAILY R. H. Hardwicke, Manager. Synapsis ot Coal Mining Regulations COAL mining rights of the Dominion hi Manitoba, Saskatchewan a..X Albeit;., the Yukon Territory, the Northwest Torvi torios nnd iu a portion of the Province of Uritish Oulunibm, may be leased Ti .r ;. term of t.vtii.ty-iii.- years at an annual rental if §1 hi. aero. Not moro linn 2,000acres will bo leased to tne applicant. Application for a loose must bo made by the applicant in person to tho Agent nrsub Agent of the district in which tl.e rights applied for aro situated. In surveyed territory tho land must ho described hy scotious, or lotjal subdivisions of sections, und in unsurveyed territory tho tract applied for shall bo staked out by tiioapolicaut himself. 1_ ten application must bo acootnpanicd by a fee of $5 which will bo refunded if Iho rights applied forare not available, but not lUherwiso. A royalty shall bo paid on Iho merchantable output of the mine at ihe rate of live conts per ton, Tho person operating tho mine shall furnish the Agent with sworu returns r.c- counting for the full quantity of merchantable coal mined and pay the royalty thereon. If the una. inin.ag rights aro not boing op.rat.d, such returns shall bu furnished at least once a year. The lease will include tho coal mining righto only, but the lessee may be permitted to purchase whatever available ..ur face rights may bo considered necessary f.ir the working of the miuoat the rate of glO.UOanacre. For full information application should bo made to tho Secretary of the Depart- ment of the Interior, Ottawa, or to any Agont or Sub-Agent ofDominion Landa. W. W. CORY, Deputy Minister of the Intet tor. N.B- Unauthorized publication of thia advertisement will not bo paid for. J. BARRIE, Successor lx A. McKinnell. Confectionery, Ice Cream, Fruits, Cigars and Tobaccos McKinueirs Old Stand, Dunsmuir Ave., CUMBERLAND FIRE!! FIRE!! For absolute protection write si Policy in; tho LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY of Liverpool, England. TOTAL ASSETS, S_6.78_.93 tiffi SEffl'EHLIPI1TEL j JOSEPH WALKER, PROPRIETOR THE BEST OF WINES, LIQUOR k CIGARS | ALWAYS INSTOOK. j . I j DUNSMUIR AVENUE : : : *»_.._. os. et m • st mt » »»«*.<*.*>. CUMBERLAND, B. C i WILLARD, Local Agent '«w^v«ww%*^*v,**| WESLEY Grocers & Bakers Dealers in all kinds of Good Wet Good3 Best Bread and Beer in Town Agents for Pilsener Beer For Sale—1 Chestnut Marc, four years, about 1,100 lbs: 1 bay mare, four years, about 1,000 lbs; 1 bay marc, three years, about 1,000 lbs; 1 bay mare, aged, about 1,000 lbs; 1 bay gelding, aged, about 1.000 lbs. Details on application. No reasonable offer refused. Apply Box 430, at this office. Furnished Rooms to Rent, stove heated. -For particulars apply at this office. Wanted a First .Class Waitress. Apply to Restmore Grill, Courtenay, B.C. REAL i-BTATE AGENTS Auctioneers. Fire ana Lie Insurance. FOR SALE Farms, Bush Lands, Desirable Lots and Bungalows in Courtenay, B.C., V.I. Auction Sales of Real Property. Farm Stock, Furniture, etc., conducted on the shortest notice at reasonable terms. HARDY iV BISCOE, REAL EST/ITE AGENTS, Phoue 10 Court-nmy, B.C. We have all kinds of Silks imported direct from Japan ; Cream, Blue, White, Pink and Grey. Price 65c. to $1.25 per yard. Pongee Silk, 55c. to $1.50 per yard. K. ABE «S_ COMPANY Dunsmuir Jl ven tic Cumberland, B. 6. Would you like to have a few acres close to NO. Acreage cleared or uninproved. FIRST CLASS LAND. CHEAP. Write us or Phone22Courtenay. ISLAND REAL ? Fire and Life Insurance. COURTENAY, B. C v I THE ISLANDER. CUMBERLAND, B.C. pu-co, laxatives ar- fn'.:*ely different from o'.her. both In their composite -: Ur.eir effect—complete e racu .'.:.n without purging or dtseom.ott. 2i:. a h jx at your d-u^xisl's. P)ON'T waste jour time figuring out v hy a black hen lays a white egg. Get busy nn-1 Jump Into your LKATIII-It I.AIi-I 0VJ_R-HAXJI_3 and get the egg. Till. 11CN. IU- -OU. - THE -- Leather Label OVER-HAUL COMPANY, LIMITED, I..AN-T ACT-TIERS OP High Grade American Over-Hauls, WALKEIlVILt-.. ONTARIO. 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Linoleums, Pianos, Furniture, etc, Makes everything Just like new. Money refunded if not satisfactory. Made by tlio DOMESTIC SPECIALTY COMPANY, LIMITED. Hamilton, Canada. REST AND HEALTH TO MOTHER AND eHILB. Mas. Winblow's SooTiriNQ Byrvp 1ms bets, Mtrl kit ova SIXTY YEARS t»v MILLIONS of MOTII-HS (or their CHIL-REN Willi.- TEETHING, Willi PBRP-CT srcCESS. It BOOTHES tiie CHILD, SOl'THNS tlie HUMS, _U.XA.Y8all I'AIN ; CURES WIND COLIC, snd le tlie beat remedy Inr DIARRHOEA. II Is nb* iolutelv harinle-H. Be sure nml ask for "Mrs. Wi-wl-Va SonUiitiB Bynip," and take Bo ottiei kiud. Twenty-five ceiits a bottle. New Use for Pitta Tommy—I want another box of pill; liko I got for mother yesterday. Chemist—Did they suit your mother? Tummy—No, but they JttBt fit my sir-gun. Turn About Tho Knsign—Sir, I havo tlie honor to report that a Shell from the enemy's fleet ha- blown up our forward magazine. The Admiral—That', nothing to the noise you'll hoar when we get home and the rragazlnes start to blow mo up. DODDS\ KlDNEYf V PILLS ^s BOc. a box or alx Uxee for $2.50, at all dealers, or The podd. Medl- "l„a Company, Limited, Toronto, Canada. RODS FIND .AVES UND-R EARTH W. N. U. 947 Remarkabl: Result of Rigid Test of Many Diviners' Skill Paris, Fra -.—A number ot celebrated scientists recently tested tha powers of tour wlelders ot th divining rod In the Bols do Vincenuee. A largo deserted quarry undermine] a portion ot the wood, and the diviners were asked to polut out tho underground galleries ord shafts. At the end of the experiment 'heir statements were to bo compared by M. Armand Vlre, the city surveyor, with a specially constru?ted chart. The organizers stated that lt waB Impossible for any ot thj competitors to have had any previous knowledge of the subterranean passages, M. Ylre being the only person awi.ro ot the exact positions. The flrst man with the divining rod was M. Pclapret, a sturdy peasant, who carried r. BUpple forked wand of hazel. For -onie time ho walked steadily forward, the hazel wand trembling slightly. Suddenly the wand twitched and At, Pelupret, stopping, Bald: A cavity begins here . After walking round on the grassy slope to meaBtire the extent of the cavity, he gave the result ot his observations to M. Vlre, cay Ing that the cavern was over seventeen yards deep and that It was quite dry. The other competitors stepped forward In turn. TLey used wands of whalebone, bamboo and copper. Three other underground pits were, like the flrst, marked oat by 'them v. 1th bits of paper, with the approximate depth. M. Trobst, the last to use tho trembling rod, went so far as to Indicate somewhat vaguely lt Is true, four galleries which branched off from the main shaft, the site cf which he had marked out on the turf. M. Vlre, the surveyor, then unrolled the official map and there was a moment's breathless silence. Every one of the competitors had succeedc.l with more or less accuracy ln marking out caverns or pits which actually existed, and the four galleries spoken of by the'last competitor were also traced on the map. The depth given was correct. As a final proof ot the virtues of the magic ;od, M. Probst consented U be led blindfolded over the area, and the result he obtained corresponded almost exactly with th- flrst Indications he had given. After 10 Years of Asthma Dr. J, D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy proved f. i only relief for one gr 'eful user, and this is but one cure among many Little wonder that It has n.w oecome tho one recognized remedy on tho market. It has earned its fame by Its never falUug effectiveness. It la c:.rning tt to-Jay, as lt has dono for years. It is the greatest asthma specific within the reach ot suffering humanity. The World's Best Liniment Needed In Every Family From Infancy To Old Age If Your Home Is Without 'Nerviline' Read the Followlrj Closely. The high cost ot living to-day demand's economy on every aide. Sickness is expensive. Far better to treat little Ills before, they grow aerie, ms. For *__. reason every home should i.r.ve handy on the shelf a good remedy like Nerviline, which curea the minor ailments that occur ln *v*ry family. For example, when the boy com** ln with wet feet and a light cough, Nerviline will cure him. If a cold has settled on his chest, rub on Nervl- llne and the cold will go. If something has been eatan that causes cramps, nausea, or dlarrhott, Just twenty drops of Nerviline—thit'f all and cure la effected. As a liniment tor outward application ln case of Neuralgia, Lame Back. Sciatica, Lumbago or Itheumattsm, It's really hard to Imagine how Nerviline relieves and how soon lt cures. Nerviline Is nothing new. No, It'a one of the oldest and best known remedies. Used ln thousanda of homes by the people of many nation!, simply because lt atops pain, cures slckness, and rids the family ot Ills before they become troublesome. Get the family size bottle, price 50c; trial Blze 25c, at all storekc.-iera and druggists or The Catarrhozone Co., Buffalo, N.Y. EVERY WOMAN IS A NURSE Spread of Patriotic Fervor In Republlo Has Caught the Gentler Sex Paris, France.—The sacrifice demanded of the male population of France by tin return to the law of three years' military service has evoked the keenest attention among the women of the country to do something In their turn. The Society of the Women of France, a Red Cross Institution which numbers 150,000 members, publishes an appeal that a number of posts In the auxiliary services ot the armv should be given to women. The Secretary of the society point- out that ln time of war 40,000 men would be rcciulrcd for military field hospitals, aud that they could be set free for service In the fighting lines if sufficient women could be found to take their place. M. M. do Wnloffe, the well-known writer, makes the following original proposals tor compulsory hospital training for all women: After tlie passage of the threo years' bill Into law we should ask the minister of war to consider the question of women's service. I can well Imagine a law, the three principal features of which would be- Evory woman of 20 years of age, married or unmarried, to perform at once six months' service in tht hospitals, and every tubsequent yea- to Berve for threo weeks until the ag-1 of 45. Women with children under 7 years of age need not perform Buch service. Women with more than three -a.'., dren are exempt from further servic. Mlnard'a Liniment Curea Burns. Eta. REAL DUEL ON STAGE He and the Barytone Horrify Audience by Fierce and Unexpected Conflict Paris, France.—The Journal publishes a Madrid telegram reporting au extraordinary and tragic affair which, It is Bald, occurred recently at tho theatro at Argamasllla de Alba, ln the province ot Ciudad Heal. lt appears that tho leading baritone Senor Pardo, and the chief tenor, Sen- or Martinez, attached to tho operatic company at presoi performing In tlio town, wero deadly enemies as a consequence of rivalry ln a love affair, and they had agreed to fight a duel to death. Thoy ha.!, however, decided to await the termination of the operatic season in the little town in order that their rivalry might not Interrupt th performance. The season terminated with a performance ot 'Carmen,' and nt the close of tlie third act th > spectators woro horrified to find themselves the witnesses of a fierce duel between the two singers. The fight did not last long, the ten or, Martinez, falling dead at tho feet ot his rival. Horrid Man She had JuBt settled down ln tha most comfoatahlo chair they possessed, to enjoy the latest novel. He knew how comfortable that chair was, because he had bought lt himself, for himself. You are very comfortable wlfey dear? The cushions are easy and soft? Yes, darling. You don't feel any Jolts? No, sweetest. And there le no draught on my lamb? No, my ownest own. Then change seats with me. The profe.iTOr was returning home one night from .. scientific meeting, still pondering over the Bubject. He had reached his room In safety when he heard a noise which seemed to come from under the bed. Ib someone there? he asked. No, professor, answered the intruder, who kn-w of the professor's peculiarities. That's strange. I was rosltlve someone was under my bed, commented the learned man. IMPURE BLOOD HUHE SPRING The Passing of Winter Leaves People Weak and Depressed. As winter passes away lt leaves many people feelln g weak, depressed and easily tired. The body lackB that vital f. rce and energy which pure blood alone ean give. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People are an all-year-round blood builder and nerve tonio, bu*. they are especially useful ln tho spring. Every dose helps to make new, rich, red blood. Returning strength commences with their use and the vigor and cheerfulness of good health quickly follows. There Is Just one cure for lack of blood and that Is more blood. Food Is the material from which blood Is made, but Dr. Williams' Pink Pills double the value of the food we eat. They give strength, tone up the stomach and weak digestion, clear the complexion of pimples, eruptions and bolls, and drive out rheumatic poisons. It you are pale and sallow, If you feel continually tired out, breathless after slight exertion, if you havo headaches or backaches, If you are Irritable and nervouu, if your Joints ache, If your appetite falls and food does not nourish nor sleep refresh you, Dr. Williams' Pink Pills will make you well and strong. To build up the blood Is the special purpose of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, and that Is why they are the best spring medicine. If you fe 1 the need of a tonic at this season give Dr. Williams' Pink Pills a fair trial and you will rejoice In now health, new strength and new energy. Do not let the trying weather of summer find you weak and ailing. Build yourself up now with Dr. Williams' Pink Pills—the pills that strengthen. Ask for Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale Peoplo and do not ho persuaded to take something else. If your dealer does not keep theso Pills they will bo sent by mall, post paid, at 60 centB a box or six boxes for $2.50 by writing Tho Dr. Williams' Medicine Co., Brockvlllo, Ont. The Sights Town Bird—Have you ever been to London to see the sights, farmer? Crotlos—No, zur. Yer see, there's no need—for yer see, zur, the solghts all come down ter see Ol. JEALOUgY LEADS TO ARRMT Thinking Booty Would b# Qlvtn He Rival, Woman Betrayt Accomplices Berlin. — Three thlevea who stole a Russian countess'- Jewelry valued at over 130,000 have been caught —Frnu Pfcrfer (Baby) in Berlin, and her two accomplice IColberg and Krause, the monocled lieutenant tn Munich. Baby, whan arrested, mad* a clean breast of tbe entire transact. Ion, and, accompanied by a detective. traveled to Munich, where she arrant* ed a meeting with tha two men with the knowledge of the detective. AH three arc now In prison, an the Rue- slan woman is again ln possession of her trinkets. In addition, a Jeweler with whom they had mad* nrrang*- ments for the disposal of their booty, has been arrested. He had already unfastened the stone* and melted down th* settings. It seems .hat Baby waa moved to her treachery by Jealousy ot another woman friend of Kolberg, a danoer. She feared that Kolberg might be Inclined t bestow som* of tha stolen property on this rival, When Fran Pfeffer'a husband heard of i.la wife'* criminal dealings, h* committed suicide in Berlin. There is ono tiling that may bo said to tho credit of a small boy; he never pretends to '■ ke anyono he doesn't like. Berlin.—A schoolboy named Dzlw- lor, aged 12, attending the grammar school at Botlthen, in Silesia, having received a bad rep< I Easter poured spirit over his clothes and set flro to tliem. Ills body was burned to a cinder. YOUR WIFE WILL appreciate it when you bring home a can of SNAP. For cleaning her hand-, after filling the lamps, milking the cows, peeling tlie potatoes and onions, there is nothing to equal SNAP leaves the skin smooth am oft. Order from your dealer to-day. Soap Company. Limited. SHratreaL Merely Wanted to Know The daughter ot th* house had Jutt returned from a visit with her Western cousins, during which she wa* extolling the virtue, of her Intended, Oh, mother, she exclaimed. He's Just grand. So square, so uprlghtl So highly polished! Why even ln his notes there Is such a sympathetic tone that sometimes I wonder If I am not reading the music ot the godal Mercy's sake, child 1 Interrupted mother, aro you talking about a young man or a piano. Warts are unsightly blemishes, and corns are painful growths. Hollo- way's Corn Cure will remove them. There! said the young wife proudly, as she deposited the hot plate carefully on the table. That's the first pie that I ever made without any help; all alone myself. So lt Is! exclaimed her husband enthusiastically, looking lt over critically meanwhile. And aa long as lt 1* the very first, my dear, don't yon think that, Instead of cutting it, lt would be nice to keep it for a souvenir? How would lt do to have lt framed. I PURE 1 MADE IN CANADA rHOLESOME] MAGIC BAKING CONTAINS NO ALUM IREUABUB-*- ^ECONOMICAL DEATH ENDS IN3ULT Girt Take* Poison While Priest Pray* Over Father'a Grave St. Petersbur..— With the advent ot aprlng th* number ot sulfides or attempted suicides In St. r.'tersburg haa reached r. dally average of about ten. Most are due to abjec. poverty. Recently a young girl asked the attendant priest ut the Volkovo Cemetery to recite a memorial service over the grave of her father. She sobbed bitterly, and when the priest and oac- rlstan began to sing th* beautiful 'Eternal Memory,' took a small bottle out ot her pocket and hastily swallowed th* content*. She wa* taken to a hospital in a ( lag condition. In a letter she said, quoting the title of Dostoievsky's novel, that since the death of her father she had been so humiliated and Insulted that life had become unbearable. Took Him at His Word Darling, he murmured, as soon aa they had been seated ln the high- priced restaurant, you can have anything you wa-t ou tho bill of faro. Shall I read lt off to you T No, replied the dear girl, Just read tt to the waiter. A Safe Guide Of a man Inquire what company doea he keep. Ot a woman, how she holds a broom to sweep. Th* Same Fate I belle*, he had two sons. On* ol ...em wa* lost at :ea and the other became Vice-President ot the tutted States. And of course, neither of them wei. heard of afterwards. Mlnard'a Liniment Cure* Dandrut* No class of people haa more com petition than liars. If you require food for thought, g* to the publlo library and get a fre* lunch. A tonsorlal parlor ln which only dumb barber* were employed would probably do an Immense business. 6IN PILLS DRIVE AWAY Thos* Pain* In th* Kidney*. Mr. Thozna* Stephenson, of Lac-tut* Mills, P. Q., writes: "I was troubled for many years wttk Kidney Disease, and a friend told malt take GIN PILLS. After taking a few boxes I was greatly relieved, an. attar finishing the twelfth box the pain «_»■ pletely left me. My wifa Is now using GIN riLU and finda that sba has been greatly relieved of tb* pain over her Kidneys.** soc. a box, 6 for J»-5o. Sample free If you write National Drug and Chemical Co. of Canada, Limited, Toronto. 11 Dorit Whem All,Giandpar It's no wonder Maple Buds taste good, and it's no wonder mothers everywhere aie encouraging the little folks to spend their pennies (or them, Maple Buds aie nothing mote than th* beat of chocolate, pur* milk and sugar—things the doctor would recommend to build up a sickly child. The most delicate child can digest them. The distinctive flavor of Maple Buds is entirely due to the un of only the best chocolate. The fine velvety texture comes from grinding and grinding through innumerable steel rollers. COWANS MAPLE BUDS Name tad DmI|B R«f.iterel. 8 04 They're Not MAPLE BUDS Unless They'i. COWAN'S The Cowan Co., Llmtttd Toronto Ontaii* Concrete ■ 1< 1 building material WHETHER for;a do, t m% house, or a million bushel grain elevator, concrete is the most economic*! building material in uie today. Concrete never requires repairs, and the saving in repair-expense alcn* makes the greater economy ol using concrete mote apparent evety day. The cost of other building materials is constantly increasing. The cost of concrete is being reduced. Canada Cement which Canadian fanners use, with their own sand, stone and gravel to mak* concrete, is the only ingredient you have to buy. We have, by reason of our large output and scientific methods, been able to bring the price of "Canada" Cement so low that it is within the reach oi eveiyone. An increase in demand results in a greater economy of production, and when conditions have warranted it, we have, from time to time, shared this saving with the consumer by reducing the price of Canada CemenL This demand will continue to increase—as fast as farmers learn of concrete's superiority over other materials. When you buy cement, see that you get ''Canada" Cement; by so doing you will assure the complete success of all your concrete work. Send a post card for our book "What the Fanner Can do With Concrete." It is free. Tsert It a Cutis Crate! dealer la year iii.kktikooJ. Canada Cement Company Limited II this label ia note* ar«7 bag it it no* Canada C*m**t, Montreal THE ISLANDER, CUMBERLAND, B.C. L% HARRIET GRAY I i I i : Unknown Fate Brought; Out Who Sbe Was i ly ESTHER VA1SDEVEER My mother died when I was a little _trt and my father when I waa twenty. I understood from my lawyers that the estate left by my father would Hv* me a comfortable Income, and •tec* I had no ties at home, 1 conelud •d to travel. Bearing ot Mends about t» nil for Europe, I aecured an lavlta- _toe to be one of their party. Before going I set my bona* ln ordei md did wbat 1 had been long averat It doing, looked over family piper* that had been accumulating for years, then waa a trunk full of them, and I **t about examining them with • Stow to destroying such is could be ol B* farther use. Many ot them needed „__t * hasty glance, and aome *carccly ■sided that 1 found on* envelope Marked "Harriet Gray" and, opening ft, took out a number of mlscellane* •as papers, consisting mostly of r** Mpted bills. There was a deed to * tot on one of tie business street* 1* th* city ln which I lived, tbe msker ol th* deed having transferred tha prop. •tty "ln consideration of (V I didn't :____ the paper ot much importance, th* lot being *f so little value. Tht •avelope also contained n will drawn I. Edward Oglesby In favor of Harriet Bny. ! I had na knowledge ot bnalneas mat- In, and tf I bad I donbt tf I ahonld fcave considered these documents ot •ny importance. Thejr wer* yellow hrtth sge and had probably been In tht Irnnk for many years. Had they not '«-»*>«»."**__' ■t nn ht m fixed ok to hob w_i_* an bud." teen obsolete father would doubtless have removed them long ago. Proba* Uy *very on* who htd once been In* taretted In them waa dead. However, ll concluded to put theae papers, together with t tew other* I thought lt ft**t not to destroy, ln * tin box. Th* •ther papers I bnrned. i Having mad* all necessary arrange* Bents, I went sbroad. Daring my ab* pence I fell ln with varlona persons, •mong others a young nun named ■chuyler. Ned Schuyler wa* seeing feurtpe on f 000. My Srst eight of him wu one even* log wben sitting on the porch of an fern located on the bank of one of th* Swiss lakes. I saw him coming up th* road with the springy step of youth •nd evidently aa light hearted as if he had bad a letter of credit ln his pocket lor 100,000 francs. He ate supper at Ihe Inn and tn the evening made tbe acquaintance of our party, Tbe place being attractive aa well as Inexpensive, we all remained tbere for come time, boating on the lake, climbing the mountain* bordering on lt and Malting the eights In th* neighborhood. Stmehow ln all theae excursions Med Schuyler fell to me. Americans Heeling abroad often become Intimate, and there art more matches made S'hlle traveling for pleasure than nn* er any other conditions. At any rate. Inch waa the case with ns; not tbat We made a match, but w* wanted to Wake one. The reason we failed waa Ihe pride of the man. He had •ducat- ad himself, and It bad made him Independent A wife with an Income ot her own would not be a drag on htm. Shot he was too proud to ask a woman lo marry him while not able to sup* Iport her. It seemed to bim like saying te ber, "Marry me and spend your awn money." We met at aeverai places whtla abroad, the persons I was with thinking It to be by accident but there wns ao accident We arranged meetings. __e last of these meetings abroad waa at Genoa, from whence I tailed for Ihome. We lived In cities In America _ot far distant from each other, and I -.acted a promise from htm that he Would come to see me after his return. My lover set out on a tramp to Nice me day before my Bteamer nailed. I Was very disconsolate at having part- ad with him and while wandering hbont the hotel took np the register and turned the pngee to the name he hnd written ln It He bad signed bla *t»tn» Edward Gray Schuyler. Something In the name waa familiar to me, but I could not MM il Wlit. part. On tbe voyage 1 thought a good *_el about it and one day lt occurred to me that I had confused tb* names la ay mind with those ln tb* papers I had found ln th* trunk at home.. There were Edward Oglesby and Ha rlet Gray, but no Schuyler. — Tbe day after my arrival 1 got ont tha tin box and selecting tb* envelope marked Harriet Gray went through every paper ln lt thoroughly. Thert were a number ot tbem, but they were mostly accounts, checks that had been paid and returned by tbe banks, tax receipts, etc. Th* only two names tbat seemed to have any connection with Ned Scbuyler were th* Edward ln Edward Oglesby and th* Gray in Harriet Gray. One morning while reading a newt- paper I saw tbe following notice: The handsome etflce building. No. — .— street, haa been finished and la BOW ready tor occupancy. Occupants ot ether buildings In the neighborhood are to be congratulated, tor tbe lot en which the buUdtng baa been erected remained vacant for many years, lt waa formerly a part »t the Ogltaby ettate, which at the t-ath of Kdward Oflaaby ttll lata UUga* t-tn long delayed. Here was the name, Edward Oglesby, (taring me ln the face again. I recalled that I had teen It In the Harriet Gray papers and determined to get them out again and learn if thia notice had any connection with them. I read the description of the last name In tha deed, and, while there waa no number given, tbo ttreet wat named and wa* the same a* that on which th* new building was located. Had I connected Ned Schuyler with the matter I should have been eager to learn more about lt At lt wat, not knowing how to proceed for Information, I did nothing for aeverai day*. Then one day I went to my lawyer'* office to pay aome taxes, and while there I concluded to mention my find and *sk bow I could learn aometblng In the matter. My father had done business through the Srm for many years, and lt waa now carried on by. Mr. Tucker, the grandson of tbe original head. After handing him tbe funds for the taxes I asked bim If he knew anything about the new building ot which I had read ln the newspaper. "I should think to," wa* his reply. "I Inherited a nit about lt for client* af my father." "Who was the owner, Edward Oglesby, and what had my father to do with him?" "Edward Oglesby owned the lot on which this building ot which you speak Stands. He and your father were intimate friends and both my father's clients." "Wbo waa Harriet Gray?" "Mr. Oglesby. stepdaughter. Mr. Oglesby had no children of hia own, and lt was aupposed that he would leave hia property to ber. But he died Intestate. She claimed that he had left a will ln her favor, but lt was never found. She declared that lt had been left by ber stepfather ln our keeping, but a careful search among our papers failed to produce It We had a great deal of trouble with the man ahe married, who wonld not believe but tbat | we had feloniously destroyed or withheld the will. Indeed, I think tbe charge waa Indirectly the cause of my father's death" By this time I waa auppresslng a wild excitement I rushed to ask one more question, bnt dreaded to do ao, fearing tbat I would be disappointed In the reply. Finally I found voice to apeak lt i "Whom did Harriet Gray marry V "Her hnsband'a name, 1 believe, was Schuyler." Tbe riddle wu solved. Ned Schuyler waa the son of Harriet Gray and took * part ot bis name from Edward Oglesby, bla wife's stepfather, and part from hi* mother's maiden name, As soon u I could gather my wits I *>ent on ssklng questions. My next was: "Suppose a will of Edward Oglesby leaving all his property to Harriet Gray should be produced now. How would lt affect the property!" "Her belra would claim lt, and ln the end undoubtedly the courts would give lt to them." | A happy girl I was when I went home conscious tbat I bad the key to a fortune for tbo man I loved. Ht was to arrive within a few days, and I resolved to Impart the finding of hit : motber'a will first of all persona to him. One week after his arrival he kept hit promise to come to see me. 1 conld scarcely wait to make inquiries confirming my theory as to hia Identity, | but when 1 did 1 was told by bim that , bla motber'a maiden name waa liar- ; rlet Gray and her father was Henry ! Schuyler. 1 had the will ln a desk near | by and, taking It out handed lt to him. I I ktpt my eyet fixed on bit face 1 while be read tbe document, and It ■ waa * atudy. Being an only child, ha | taw at a glance tbat If tbe will were [ genuine tbe right to the property de* I scribed was vested ln him. When my find was reported to Mr. I Tucker and his astonishment hnd abnt- ed I asked him bow the will could have got into my father'* possession. The out/ explanation be could give wns that the papers of tbe two clients had got mixed In tbe affair and that these papers belonging to Mr. Oglesby hnd been handed to my father. He had doubtless put them »way without looking at them. j Ned Schuyler effected a compromise with those In possession of the estate that was bis by inheritance, and lt made him rich. He was obliged to give up a great deal ln order to avoid litigation, bnt even with thia surrender his estate was worth much moro than It had been when the will was made. Slnco Ned wns now far richer than I he no longer scrupled to ask me to be his wife. Besides, It was I through whose Instrumentality hi* property came to hint NEW NECKWEAR. WOMEN OF DENMARK. What th* Spring Qirl Will Wear About Her Pretty Throat. High collars are (trugglliig for the place now occupied by the low collars, and aa tbe warm days are coming tbey are not likely to succeed. The illustration shows two of the newest and most attractive neck fancies of the The Byron turnover effect with sailor tit la particularly it a Rule, They Art Wage Eirnars ' Even Though Married. There la an outstanding point of difference between the activities of women In Denmark and In other countries, ln Denmark tho sole aim is economic lndepeudence for women throughout their lives. Thus lu Copenhagen more than 1,000 marrted women work as clerks In offices. By far the majority of actresses nro married, ln order to enter the school of the corps de Imllet it is nee- essary to be of good family. The greater part of the husbands of ballet dancers ure In high positions. Three hundred und fifty to four hundred of the teachers tn tlie free schools ln Copenhagen are married. They receive exactly the same salary as the men tenchcrs-tliat la. ft!4 yearly. A bead teacher, man or woman, com* mencea wltb £100 and rises to fSflS. In the gymnasiums and secondary schools mnny of tbe professors are married women, who also form a considerable proportion of the privat-do* centen tn the universities. The municipal council of Copenhagen has several women members. In brief, in Denmark It Is the rut* rather tban th* exception for the married woman to be economically Independent through her own labors.—London Spectator. WATCHING WATER FREEZE. CHEH-SOTI WITH LATEST COLUSS. youthful, and the aid* frill I* tlway* good looking. These collars are attached to chemisettes ot lingerie ma- -rial*. A tmart little neck fixing, which could be fashioned nt home, la made ot fine handkerchief linen wltb colored border. There I* t deep Irish lac* Jabot made from the handkerchief, tbe border supplying the requisite color note. The high stock la ot tbe linen, with ■ turnover edge of the handkerchief border. Jabots of net with band embroidery ln Bulgarian colors afford an excellent opportunity for skillful needlework. Tbe outline ot black should not be forgotten, for this Is the distinctive feature of tbe Bulgarian embroidery, tbe design being t conventional on* which any country might claim. An Eaay Way to Make tht Growth of lot Cryttalt Visible. It lt not commonly known thst fresh water may sometimes be "colder than ice" *nd tbat tbe growth of Ice crystals may be made plainly visible. An interesting experiment to show this may easily be made. Fill a clean pint bottle with distilled water. Make * hole In tbe stopper large enough to let tbe thermometer pasa through lt The kind of thermometer used In physical laboratories la most convenient Insert the stopper ln the bottle and let tbe tbeamome- ter reach nearly to tbe bottom. Pack anow or Ice and salt round ths bottle a* yon would pack an ice cream freezer, lt tbe bottle Is not Jarred tbe temperature may be seen to drop several degrees below the freezing point without freezing the water. If the stopper and thermometer are now removed and a small piece or ice free from any trace of salt la Inserted ln the bottle and pnshed down into the water crystals of Ice may be seen to sboot out in all directions from lt After this experiment has been tried you will have some understanding of the network ot ice girders whlcb is bo- neuth tbe ice coating of small ponds.- London Telegraph. Household Decalogue. Toons housekeeper* who have not ' had ao very much experience will per* j bap* find some helpful suggestions ln i a new Decalogue—this for bonsewlvea ! parUeularly-whlcb was recently pub- ! Uahed In the National Magazine. Her* I ar* a number of tbe Items: j Thou Shalt not use damp fruit, or i thy cake will be heavy. After wash- i Ing the currants and raisins thou shall i be anre tbey are thoroughly dry, l Thou ehalt not throw away tour cream, but use lt ln place ot butter when thon art baking, ; Thou ehalt not dry white gloves or ■ hose in thc sun, lest they turn yellow. i Thou shalt not discord thy rubber I bag because of a bole, but fill with | hot aand or salt and 'twill give you \ all the heat that thou needest ! Thou shalt not let the Juice ooze out ; from thy pie, because thou canst pro* ; vent It by binding the edge with a ' itrtp of whltt cloth wrung out of cold ! wtter. Thou tait not pay large turns for dry cleaning, bnt thou shalt use "ol* I bow grease" with a cake of magnesia. Thou shalt not allow cheese to mold. I when a cloth wet ln vinegar and put | ever lt will prevent Tbon shalt not use thy new baking : dishes until after thou baat put them In a pan of cold water, set wbere It : will boll and then aet away until wa* I tor hat cooled. Sawdust For Floors. It la said that sswdust makes the beat cleanser for a waxed or varnished -floor that has become too dirty for the oaual treatment Soap and water will ruin the polish, bnt if clean sawdust Is scattered over tbe floor tnd n person gets down and nses a scrubbing brush with thc snme movements ns though using woter every bit of dirt nnd soil will come nwoy. The sawdust le then swept tip and de* ttroyed nnd tht floor polished ln tht general way. Varnished Paint. Tea leaves are invaluable as a means irf cleaning vnrntsbed pnlnt When suflicient leaves have been laid nsldn they should be placed In t tin basin full of wnter and soaked for half an honr. The tea when strained should be nsed Instead of soap and water to glean the •.mulshed turfacea. THE ZERO MARK. Origin of the Mathematical Symbol That Stands For Nothing. lt Is the peculiar triumph nf the mathematicians who constructed the Hindu Arabic numerals tbat they were led to invent a symbol for "nothing." Ttie Invention arose out of the ilitlieul- ty which was encountered when calculations were transferred from tho nncieut abacus board and becntne a written operation. On the abaci)* board, which may perhaps he seen stilt In infants' schools, the rows of beads or counters represented the numerals 1 to 9. but each counter or bend tn the row above reji- resented ten times as greut a value as iu the row below. Thus 501 could tie transferred from abacus board to pa- tier without difficulty, but s tOi I taken from the abacus uiiitht be 51. since the vacant place was no longer indicated. Accordingly mathematicians were led to invent a character for ttie vacant place. Tho invention of this symbol for "nothing" with the crowning, transcendent achievement In the perfection of the decimal system and lay ut the base of all subsequent arithmetical progress. Among the Hindus the symbol wns at first a dot. but It was soon superseded by n circle, O. Ita symbot, says I'rofessor E. lt. Turner in a magazine article on tbe numeral*., has varied greatly, and its name has a pedigree of Its own. The Hindus called It sunya—void. In Arabic this became eltr. ln 1202 Leonardo Fibonacci translated It tephlrum. In 1330 Maslnms rianudes called It tzlphrn. During the fourteeutb century Italian writers shortened It to zeticro and cenro, which became zero, now ln general use. Meanwhile tt has passed more nearly ln Arabic form Into French as .hlffro and into English aa cipher, taking on new significations. Thackeray it tht Minstrels, Wben tbe Christy minstrels came to London ln 1857 Thackeray was enchanted with them. "I heard not long since," be says In one of his letters, "a minstrel who performed a negro ballad that, I confess, moistened these spectacles ln s most unexpected manner. 1 bave gazed on thousands of tragedy queens dying on tbe stage and expiring ln appropriate blank verse, and I never wanted to wipe them. They hare looked np, be lt said, at muny scores of clergymen without being dimmed, and, behold, * vagabond, with a corked face and a banjo, sings a little song and strikes a wild note which seta the heart thrilling with happy pity." Gladstone, too, was an admirer of tbe Christy minstrels and was often to be teen listening to their songs with rapt attention.—London Chronicle. Almanacs, Almanacs were not allowed ln the hands of the common people ot Home until about 300 B. O. Dntil that time all knowledge of tbe calendar was entirely ln tbe custody of tbe priests. Did one wish to know tbe date of a feast day, the hours of tbe sun's rising or setting or when there would be s new moon he must consult the priest as these occult laws were only to be revealed by bim. But one day a pro- sumptuous layman named Fluvius. secretary of Applus Claudius, obtained the secret either by stealthily obtaining access to the documents or by repeatedly consulting the priests. He engraved bis records on white tablets and exhibited them openly ln tbe forum and so became the publisher of the first almanac. —Harper's. Conelutlvt, Magistrate-Arid what was the prisoner doing? Constnble-'E were 'avln' \ a very 'eated argument wltb a cnb driver, yer worship. Magistrate—But thnt doesn't prove be was drunk. Con* stnble—Ah, but there worn't no cab driver there, yer worship. - London Opinion. Her Intent "That dressmaker's model always wears a long wrap when she goes out" "Uers Is evidently a sinister motive. She wants to cloak her designs."-Baltimore American. MENDING A CABLE The Snapping of a Submarine Line Entails Hard Work. LOCATING THE BREAK IS EASY. WILLING TO GIVE CREDIT. Jefferson's Admirer Was Mixed, but He Rett to tht Occasion. Jefferson was the most delightful story teller 1 bnve ever met writes Mary Shaw lu the Century, describing "The Human Side of Joseph Jeffer* son." His varied life and experiences were wonderfully Interesting. Onot we were in Tcrre Haute, Ind., and the theater was near a hotel. We got out of the cab and were strolling through tbe hotel corridor when a very pompous man came up to Mr. Jefferson, as persons frequently did, and, extending his hand, Baid: "Mr. Jefferson, you do not know me, but I know you very well, and, sir, 1 am very glad to see you in our city. You are a great actor. 1 bave seen you ever since 1 was a little boy"-he looked fully as old aa Mr. Jefferson— "and I have always looked forward to your visit to this place." He went on praising Mr. Jefferson, wbo presently said: "I thank you very much. Vou are very kind." Upon which the old gentleman went on: "1 tell you everywhere In this town people are glad to see old Josh Whit* comb." There was a moment of alienee, and then Mr. Jefferson said: "1 think you are mistaken. 1 play Rip Van Winkle. Vou must mean Mr. Thompson, He playa Josh Whit- comb." The effusive gentleman paused long enough to collect his wits and then said cheerfully: "Ob, yesl So you are the old fellow who played Kip Van Winkle? Well, you're good too." Our Dying Sun. The time will most surely come when the snn will have ceased to throw off light snd beat Long beforo that happens, however, the earth end other planets will hnvo become "dead worlds," like the moon-no life of any sort npon them. It has been calculated that the sun will cease to throw out Its beat somewhere about 7,000.000 yeare from now.-New York American. Tht Famous Portland Vase, The material ot tbe famous I'ortland vase is glass, with cameo engraving. The vase Is composed of two layers ot glass, white over dark blue. The white wus ground away hy hand so as to leave the design in white upon tbe blue backgronnd. It Is one of the tragedies of the Uritish museum that this priceless treasure was smashed to pieces by nn Insane visitor. It has, however, been repaired with great skill nnd Is now guarded with extra care. This beautiful specimen of Greek art is ten inches ln height with a dlntno- tcr at ita broadest port of seven inches. Its present name comes from the fact that It was once owned by the Duke ot l'ortlnud, who loaned It to the British museum tn 1810,—Exchange. Custard. Concerning custard, or "cust.id," aa lt was formerly called, It wns a coin- mou Joke ot civic feasts In l-.nglntid lu the olden time to place an enormous custard ln the middle of the tnble. Into which at some stage of the proceedings the clown unexpectedly Jumped. Ben Jonson uses the term "custard leap Jack," of one who "In tall of a 6heritTa dinner" took "his almoin leap Into a custard" to "make my lady mayoress and her sisters laugh all their hoods over their shoulders." Thit It Accomplished by the Use of Sensitive Instrument!, and Then - Comes the Difficult Task of Grappling and Raising the Severed Ends, The 700 mile cable that cuunected Hamilton, Bermuda, with Halifax, Nova Scotia, had sn.ipjn.ii. Somewhere eiider many fathoms ot water lay the two broken ends, perhaps ouly s few inches apart-more likely t.alf a mile or so from each other-carried from their accustomed tied by tiie wash ot ttie waves L'titil the two ends were connected the thousands aod thousand! of dollars Invested In tlie cable were bringing no Income. As tho result of the tccldent Hamilton was practically Isolated from the rest or tho world, for the only otlier cable went to Jamaica. By sending a message to Jamaica and having It relayed to Newfoundland and thence by telegraph to New Vork it was possible to get a few words through In a fairly short time. But the tolls were enormously high. The moment the operator at nallfai found that the key on the Bermuda cable did not respond to his touch ht reported the fact to his superior In the Halifax office. Orders tlew back and forth, telephone bells ram;, messengers srurriei! ln nnd out of the office, and In a few hours the cable repair eteom* er was on its way to Bermuda. Tbe operators at Halifax and Hamilton hnd located the brenk. It wn» about six miles from the Hamilton end of the cable. This they calculated with sensitive instruments used to record the "resistance." The writer was in Hamilton when the Mackoy-Bennett eteomed Into Ih* harbor nnd through tbe courtesy of tbe cnptaln was on bonrd when the steamer went out nnd grappled for the ends of the cnble and restored It to usefulness. Even when the captain of a cable repair ship knows that the break Is about six miles from one end it's no easy affair to pick up the big wire ropes. Ttie floor of the ocean is uneven, aud he must allow for slack. The crew was ready when the ship ■.topped. With a splash tbe big grapnel went overboard, and ynrd after yard of line was paid but until th* hook touched bottom. The water wa* .'JO fathoms (T'JO feetl deep at that spot Mick was with the cable sbtp. So well had the captain calculated that the very first cast of the book brought up jne end of the broken cable. It was hauled on board. Tbe electricians aitaehed tlieir Instruments nnd called Hamilton. The station anawered Immediately, A huge buoy wns attached to the heavy wire rope nnd lowered Into the water. Then we aet out to find th* other end. Cast after cast of the grappling hook and not even a nibble from the missing part of the cable. Farther and farther the cable ship worked away fyom tlie buoy. At last, after three hours* work, the grapnel resisted the'pulL Tho fisb had been caught There wa* a cheer from the crew as It wa* pull, ed on board, about a quarter of a mil* from tbe other end. This cud was connected with a telegraph Instrument and the operator at Halifax, about TOO" miles away, anawered. There wus nothing more to de except to Join the broken ends. A new section of cohle was carefully spliced to tbe cable tbat had Just been picked up. The cable was pnld out over tlie stern us we steamed back to the huoy. This was hauled on board nnd the broken end spliced to the new piece of collie, an operation consuming less thnn half an hour The repaired cable, ns good ae new, was dropped overboard to resume Its place on the ocean's bed. Rarely does a cable repair ship hnv* such good hick. Often storms nrts* which drive the ship from ber course, tear the buoys from the ends they bold end compel the work to be done over again. lu northern waters these condition* are felt nt their worst The ship becomes crusted with ice, It Is difficult 1 to maneuver nud doubly so to deal wltb a euhlc on how or stern when tb* ; roll of the seas threatens to fracture It again, and the launching of boats with men In them to buoy a loose end ts hazardous. From these causes occaslonslly cabl* ships get short of coal and hnve to abandon work temporarily nt critical periods, or they ore enmeshed among tlie Ice floes or bergs and have to let go all and ret rent. -Karl K. Kitchen L* New Vork World. Wanted No Jealousy. Little Loin had received a doll and a kitten among ber birthday presents. "Which do you like best, your kitten or your doll!" nsked her mother. Lola wcut over and whispered In ber mother's ear, "I like dollle best but please don't tell kitty."—Chicago Newt, A Star Idea. Kmsll Edgar happened to tee tb* new moon. "Miiinmn." tie queried, "did (J,id make that moon." "Yis. dear," was the reply. "What did he do with tlie old one?" queried the youthful Inquisitor. "1)11 he cut it up Into stars?" - Oblong* .News. A Kind Word. j Agnes-What foolish things a young ; mnn will do when he's In love. Ethel— j Oh. Agnes, I'll bet Jack's proposed.- ■ Boaton Transcript Why He Wat Glum. "■Why so glum?" "Sty wife threatened yesterday to g* borne to tier mother." "Oh. well, probably she won't go." "Sht didn't"—Bontton Post Look beneath the tnrfnee. Let not I —■ the quality of a thing nor Ita worth a*-1 An unbridled tougo* I* ths worst at Insidious. "My valet gives me a bnwtb every morning," said Chollle. 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