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IV ISLANDER Ztgiibtiaa Libwry Largest Circulation in the Comox District. VOL. IV., No. 39 THE ISLANDER. CUMBERLAND, B.C., SATURDAY, DEC. 27. 1913 Subscription price, $1.50 per year RUMOUR OF Reported that Officials of U. M. W. of A. have atked for Conference. The Nanaimo Herald in a recent issue says as follows: There is a persistent rumor on the street these days that there is a movement on foot with a view to securing a settlement. It is of course impossible to var- ify the report, or indeed to find out just what there is in it. The United Mine Workers of America is a secret society, and what takes place at its meetings is known only to its members. There is at least no doubt that the time is ripe for a settlement, and we Know that this fact is recognized by a large number of men on strike. The stumbling block all along has been the recognition of the United Mine Workers of America. The leaders have declared since the strike began that only on this basis could a settlement be effected. The company on the other hand positively stated that it would never concede this demand. In the meantime there has always been room and opportunity for a reasonable and honorable compromise. The men's leaders have never had less to say than at present, and the company is steadily and successfully pursuing its policy of reopening its mines. For the men on strike the position is worse than it has ever been since May, and their leaders have apparently thrown down their hands. When it was a question of strike the men were told that two weeks or a month would see the end. But after eight months the end is no nearer in sight than it was at the begining. It doesn't need a Solomon to tell that this condition of affairs is not what it ought to be. As a matter of fact can the men on strike say that there has ever been proper steps taken from their leaders to bring about a settlement? Reviewing the whole history of the strike can it not fairly be said that the efforts of their leaders ceased opce the trouble began? There have been several opportunities for conference which might have resulted in peace. Wa- advantage ever taken of anyone of them? The rank and file of the men were refused a voice in the first place and they have been consistently jockeyed out of their franchise ever since. Surely the official recognition of the United Mine Workers of America, involving the granting of the check off was not so vitally essential as to debar all twigo iations. The majority of the men were members of the organization and they could therefore have elected their own choice to '(^represent them on the com mitteewith which the company was willing to treat. It is surely not to be inferred that the men would only stay in the union under the compulsion check off ers could not be found among the men themselves. The men would have been united and could easily have negotiated a system whereby individual grievances could have been protected. The trouble is that for eight months the policy of the organization under its present leaders has been one of drift. A strike was called and has continued for eight months and a half and there has not yet been a secret ballot. We hear a great deal of the principle of solidarity, but there would be more satisfaction in a ballot. None of the men can be satisfied with the way things have been carried on. Nothing whatever is being done and the position of the men is getting worse every day. Now there comes this rumor of a movement in the union toward peace and if there is anything in it let us hope it will be tested by a proper secret ballot. Until there is a proof to the contrary any one is justified in entertaining the belief that the great body of the men, if left to themselves, woud arrange a settlement and return to work. The rumours of peace that the Islander hears on the street are that the few remaining idle miners of Cumberland who are anxious to return to work have been urging the officials of the U.M.W. of A, to call it off, knowing it is absurd to continue the struggle any longer. The agitators having been forced to the wall by the request of the said miners and, instead of calling it off, have sent a circular letter to the coal owners to meet the representatives of the U. M. W. of A. in conference. This, the leaders think, will satisfy the men and keep them quiet a little longer. Supposing such circular letters have been sent out by the U. M. W. of A. the miners may as well understand first as last they will never be answered. The coal owners will recognize their employees only and will never at any time deal with the officials of the U. M. W. of A. in effecting a settlement of any kind. It would be as well for the idle miners to tell their leaders at once that they are a faiiure and a farce. Miners should study their own welfare and give these agitating leaders no quartet when it effects their own interests NEW WHARF AT ROYS BEACH. Mr. W. H. Woods, of Alberni, successful tenderer for ths construction of the wharf, was at Cumberland with his son on Monday last making arrangements to start work the first week in the New Year, He placed an order for the lumber with tho Royston Saw Mills Co., and this will keep the mill going when weather permits during the winter. Save two experts, which Mr. Woods will send from Alberni, local labour will be employed. He expects to get the wharf completed by the end of March; Despite labor troubles of the past year in the Vancouver Island coal mines, the production of coal in the province during 1913 will be well up to 1912. Last year a little over 3,000,000 tons of coal and coke was produced by British Columbia and the best estimates now available are that this year's total will not be far below three million tons. The year's coal yield will have a value of almost syste.-n, or that dependable lead- $9,000,000. THE MAYOR EVADES THE ISSUE. The Islander's analysis of Mayor Campbell's election ticket last week elicited a reply from His Worship which appeared in this week's News. Apparently Mayor Campbell is very angry with the Islander. He scolds us for terming him the "Socialist Mayor of Cumberland," assumes that we sought to hurt his feelings by describing him as such, and proceeds to state that no person of ordinary intelligence will take offence at being called a Socialist. This is exactly what we thought ourselves, and in view of Mayor Campbell's obviously hurt and disturbed feelings at this term being applied to him we can only assume that he is not a person of ''ordinary intelligence." MayorCampbell proceeds to ask why no objection was raised against the illegal clause in the Municipal Rate By-law, until this year. The Islander does not profess to be omniscent. Like Mayor Campbell, we "' wonder why." But what we do know is that when it was pointed out that clause was illegal, an intelligent Council would have withdrawn the clause instead of going to the courts and involving the city in useless expense and loss of prestige. We are then asked to await the publication of the city's Financial Statement before abondon- ing all hopes of the city's credit. A pparently we have a "melon" in store in place of the lemon we have been anticipating, and we shall impatiently await publication of this interesting "prize packet." From this point on Mayor Campbell lets himself go with a supreme disregard o* a sense of humor. After involving himself in a maze of assinine rhetoric, wherein "fellows", "mongrel curs" "subservient tools" and "lepers" are inextricably mixed up, he concludes with a dissertation upon the intentions of tbe franchise, which were apparently unknown to him until recently, otherwise he would not have permitted the inclusion of many names on the vo'ers list—names that got on the list by their owners supporting a long handled shovel for a few hours on the public street. If there is any truth in Mayor Campbell's remarks anent the ftanchise is'nt itacase of the "pot callinf the kettle black." The gist of our remarks last week was that Mayor Camfbell was appealing to the electorate on almost every ground except his past record. It will be noted that he continues to preserve a masterly silence on this point. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Union and Comox District Hospital will hold their usual monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. E. W. Bickle, on Thursday evening, January 8th. and not the first Thursday of the month on account of it being New Year's Day. Dr. E.S. Roberts, veterinarian of Victoria will be at Cumberland and Courtenay for a few days from December 27th, VESTRY MEETING, At the close of the service on Sunday evening at Holy Trinity Church a meeting of the male members of the congregation was held for the purpose of considering important communications from his Lordship the P-ishop of the Diocese, and also to elect vicar's warden and three additional members of the select vestry. There were over thirty gentlemen present. The Vicar, who presided, expressed his appreciation at the large number who attended, remarking that as a rule it was most difficult to get a really good representative vestry meeting, but the gentlemen of Holy Trinity Church wers beginning to realize their responsibility, and it now became necessary to increase the number of vestrymen to cope the ever increasing congregation. Continuing the Vicar said he felt that he could never enter that church without sending up an earnest "thank God" when he called to mind what the church was like a very short time ago and what it is like today. The first matter to be dealt with was that of the appointing a vicar's warden. The speaker said it was with deep regret that he had to announce the resignation through ill health of his warden, Mr. L. Nunns, who for a number of years had filled the office so ablely and so well. The Vicar then appointed Mr. John Coates his warden, and dwelt upon the keen interest taken in all church matters by him. Mr. Coates has been acting warden for some months past and has filled that position with care and deep reverence, and has not been absent on 'a single occasion since the appointment of the present vicar. Mr. Coates assured the gentlemen present that he felt a great honour had been conferred upon him by being placed in that position. The three new members elected on the select vestry were: Mr. Mordy, Mr. T. E. Bate and Mr. E. Pickard. The Vicar requested that Mr. L. Nunns should remain a member of the vestry. The officers of the church are now as follows: vicar's warden, Mr. John Coates; people's warden, Mr. James Stewart; select vestry Messrs. A. H. Peacey, T. Mordy, E. Pickard, L. Nunns ar.d T. E. Bate. Letters frcm thc Bishop to the Vitar, Warden and Congregation were then read. His Lordship's decision regarding the petition sent by the people of Comox and Denman requesting that the Rev, F. Franklin-Watson be appointed vicar of the new parish, is granted and paused by Bishop and Executive Committee of the Synod. In the matter regarding the parish of Cumberland and Bevan the wardens of both places interviewed thf Bishop during his recent visit, asking to have Mr. Watson remain in Cumberland. His Lordship states lhat it now seems necessary that Mr. Watson remove lo Comox Bay as soon as the Vicar of Cumberland, although not resident there. An assistant vicar will be appointed who will reside at thc Vicarage at Cumberland. The Rev. Franklin-Watson will by interchange and visits keep in touch wilh the work throughout the district. Mr. T. E. Bate proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the Vicar for his consideration and tact in church matters and, while he regretted that it now seemed necessary for him to reside at Comox Bay, he trusted that they would see him very often. He congratulated Mr. Watson upon so important an appointment. Mr. Mordy seconded, and referred in most touching terms to the good feelingexis.ing between the Vicar and members of the congregation. Thc meeting closed with the Blessing. NEXT CASES AT OTE COURT LOCAL NEWS. A dance will be given on New Year's Eve in the Cumberland Hall by the Everybody Two-Step Club. All those on the Club's list who have receded invitations to previous affairs are cordially invited to attend. Subscription, Gents #1.50. Ladies to supply cakes. The bachelors of Grace Methodist Church will entertain all the ladies and adherants of that church on New Year's Eve to a supper and concert. J.R. Lockard, general manager of the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Ltd. accompanied by Mrs, Lockard returned by auto on Tuesday. There will be a dance at Bevan on New Year's Eve. Gentleman $1, ladies free. Several important items left over for next week. The annual Christmas entertainment of Grace Methodist Church was held on Christmas evening. It was quite up to its usual standard. St. George's Presbyterian Church held their Christmas festivals on Friday evening. This was an improvement on previous years, There was a good congregation at Holy Trinity Church on Christ mas morning and a large number of communicants at the early celebration, The choir was vested for the first time in the history of Cumberland, and as they filed into the church, led by the cros^ bearer, singing " Christians awake," it was indeed most impressive and carried many present in thought back to the old home in ihe old land. The solo by Miss Bate, "Sleep, Holy Babe,"was most perfoctly rendered, her voice possessing the richness and quality which is required to do justice to this most exquisite Christmas solo. The enrol "We Three Kings," was remarkably well rendered, and the anthem "Star of Faith" greatly appreciated, Jn fact such music as that heard at Holy Triniry on Christmas day wonld tlo credit to Pr jbable that Charge Againtt John Place, M.P. P., wiil be Firat on Docket. New Westminster, Dec. 23— Owing to the indisposition of His Lordship Jr. Justice Morrison the time for the return cf the grand jury has been enlarged untrl Monday, Jan. 5, when the indictment in the case against a man named Munro accused of robery at Kock Bay, which was to have been taken at Nanaimo assizes, will be given to the jurors for consideration. No assize court session was held at Nanaimo this fall. Mr. Place is not only charged with having received stolen property knowing the same to have been stolen, but is also implic," ed in charges of riot. The>[ * perty which he was alleged to have stolen was the revolver which Harry Taylor, the provincial constable assaulted on the wharf at Nanaimo on Aug. 13, was carrying at the time. According to the evidence given at the preliminary hearing at Nanaimo Mr, Placo admitted having the revolver, which he said was given to him for safe keeping by a man who emerged from the crowd that was surrounding the constable at the time of the assault. He asserted that his intention was to send the revolver to the attorney-gen eral with a protest against arming the police who were sent into the strike zone. He said that he considered that the attorney- general was the proper man, as head of the head of the department, to whom the weapon should be given. George Hannay, the principal witness in the case against Place had disappeared, it is stated, and it is doubtful if he will be on hand to give evidence at the trial. The other charges are of being a member of riot'on two different occasions, one of which was at the wharf at the time of the disturbances there on Aug. 13. He was also at Extension, but the preliminary inquiry disclosed the fact that he was taken there by llie police as a peacemaker, and ihey say he used this very effort to disperse the crowds who were causing a disturbance in the little mining camp. Mr. Rubinowits; is acting for Mr. Place in all three charges, and is also for nineteen other Nanaimo miners, the new vicarage is built, which a large city church. We under will probably be early in the' stand the music is to be repeated spring, but he will still remain j on Sunday evening. Holy Trinity Church celebrated Christmas in the Cumberland Hall on Friday afternoon. Mrs. Harry Murphy, of Bevan. teacher of elocution and dramatic art, is about to form a dramatic class. All those desirous of joining can get full particulars by writing or calling. The City Council has appointed John Thompson returning officer for the coming civic election, THE ISLAXDER. CrMREllLAm tt.C. ROYAL Yeast Cakes BEST YEAST IN THE.WORLD. DECLINE THE NUMEROUS INFERIOR IMITATIONS THAT ARE BEING OFFERED | AWARDED HIGHEST HONORS AT ALL EXPOSITIONS' ..W.GIU.ETT COMPANY LIMITED. .WINNIPEG TORONTO ONT. MONTRSAU , A' Needle In a Haystack A bottle of Uny was formerly much used in Derbyshire., England, nml probably I* so still, to denolo t, bundle ol hay, which was takci'i from n rick to fodder c-aiUo in n Doli When lt was dlflU'iilt to nnd anything that had heen lusr the farmer folk wore wont to say: You may as well hunt for it as (or a needle in a bottle of bay. Some limes the rope liod rouud the hay had a piece ot wood with an eye ln lt at tlio end, through which the rope was passed to tie up the bundle and a sharp point at tlio other end. »nd this piece ot wood limy have been called n needle; lt so a needle of this kind may have been referred to '« the proverbial saying. Certain morbid conditions must exist ln the stomach ami Intestines to encourage worms, and they will exiot as long as these morbid conditions permit llieu. to. To he rid of them and spare the child Buffering, uso Miller's Worm Powders, Tliey will correct the digestive Irregularities by destroying tlie worms, conditions favorable to woi-nis will disappear, and the child will have uo more suffering from that cause. When Tied Together Al) Irish couple, whose married bliss Was not without a few squalls, received a homely lecture from thelv spiritual adviser regarding tlieir disgraceful quarrels. His Reverence—That dog and cat you have agree better than you. The reply somewhat upset hlin. If yer rlvorenee toled thim together ye'd soon change yer luoind. Minard's Liniments Cures Burns, Etc. Dressed .hi Part The Juvenile of Puddlefurrow had opened their cricket season. Tlie day was line anil tlio player- wero iu good form; in fact everything was in Season, even tlio dlsmisi of thc sharp-: featured lady whose garden adjoined the pitch. ' Funny thing your boy Jimmy can't.: play a game without haiing such big Ideas, slio emarked over the fence; to tlie lady next -loot'. What's he al- ■ ways want to stand unipiii for? Pity you can't get Bonuihlng better to do thnn to find fault, came tie. reply, lies got f. right to stand umpire if he likes, I suppose. Daresay he lias, snapped tlie sharp- featured lady; hut next time he monks my old man's nightshirt oft' the line to dress himself up in he'll got; something that'll ...,..*o him vnnt t< give other fellows a chance. Turned Down Dear Mabel, lie beg: ,, do you love Bread nnd cheese and kiss.'s: They go together, bey'.' I have met with misses Who didn't think that way. Not Like Patients A Scotch doctor, new In the gun, adventured upon a day's rabbit shooting. Chased by tbe Ferrets, bunny was it rather quick moving target, aud tlie medico was not meeting with tho success he anticipated. Hang it nil, man! ho exclaimed Impatiently lo the keeper who accompanied bin', those beasts are too quick for me. Aye, doolor, Ihe pawlty keeper replied, but ye surely tlhlici expect them tao lie siill like yer patients to ye Vill them. Here's a chance (or you to buy youi range from the factory antl | save 30%—to buy il en easy terms and lo gel ihe very range you would clioosr, even il you had to poy ihe retail price. Our free book shows you enclly wtmt llie range ii like, li de* icribei etch poinl clearly, tnd we guarantee our rant* to ba juit al reproeented. You raighl •■ well '**' »*.= retail profit. Mail ilia coupon io-i!»y. Dominion Pride Range ■ Poiiiheil ■ steel bodjr— I unbreakable ■ doon aad ^Healing.— •■^beaulilulljf ^^ nickelled tllit ^,W HilleiHel ^.W tie*) ltl«M Ul|. ^^ Cash or Qeilii t»., UalM •»•«*■■. ^.fv w, P„ PUuh una Beoi. '■> Na«e ■—— Address——»■— "^ Freight £Vi Oh, Oeorgel 1 Don't you, .Mabel—Just . little, tiny bit? Wall, yes, tleorge. And If I married you would your , father give "s n separate establish- I ment? Ves, George. And take me into pa: norshlpj Ves, George. And would jour mother -teep away from us except when I invited her? Sho would. George. And your brothers and sisters, too Why certainly, George. And of course the old gent would seltlo my debts. Of course, George. And buy us a motorcar and provide you with a handsome dowry? Yes. George, Hurling, will vou marry ine? No, George! THE FALL WEATHER HARD ON LITTLE ONES ."ruadian fall weather is extremely hard on littlo ones, one day lt Is warm and bright nnd tlie next wet and cold. Theso sudden changes bring on colds, cramps nnd colic and unless baby's little stomaoh Is kept right tlio resist' may be serious. There is notbing to equal Baby's Own Tablets in keeping the little ones well. Tliey sweeten tlio stomach, regulate the bowels, break up colds aud make baby thrive. Tho Tablets aro sold by medicine dealer.-; or by mail at 25 cents n box from The Dr, Williams' Medicine Co., Broakrllle, Ont. The Lincoln Highway I Toronto, Ont—A. ,T. 11. Mkhardt, of .107 Niagara street, lias written a-letter to W. 0. Robertson, secretary of tlie Ontario .Motor League here, ln which he urgus to assist in tbe building of tiie Lincoln Highway, sending contributions to tlio national headquarters in Defro t, Michigan, because ho declares, the Lincoln Highway will benefit Canadians far move than residents in many sections of the United States. "1 nm wri.ng thc> lines," says Mr. I'.khardf. "to inform you that 1 havo received from tlio Lincoln Highway Association a circular asking for %o each from motor car i.wners -to help build a highway from the Atlantic to tbo Pacific and asking: Will you help? Thin I a worthy enterprise, 1 du not think there Is a Canadian but who wouhl appreciate malting a trip from the Kast to the Pnci- lie Coast ore. this highway, I myself have sent a cheque for ?j and will lake pleasure in riding over it some time If cverytl ing stays well with me. Oiitslde ot tli? t I appreciate the op- r.ortuuity to subscribe to n fund in memory of such a grand man ns Abraham Lincoln, who was, lo my way of thinking, one of tlie greatest Englisli j speaking men ever born, the man who abolished slavery in America. Think how Canadians wiil appreciate this Highway. Automobile owners in the Southern Stales, or Michigan or Minnesota have no more right to subscribe to the highway than Ganad-j bins. Another reason why Canadians] should npiirccittto litis high way is because il will bo impossible for Canada to liiiilil a motor highway with | the rough country io contend with be-i fwceu Toronto a.ul Vl'innlpos, condi-j tions that nre mn. tin.- same ln the] fulled I wo lllghwi CANADIAN FORESTRY ASSOC. Important Work being Carried on for Benefit ol the Domln.on Someone has well said "The forests ot Canada may grow on the mountain sides, but 'heir rootB nre deep in the mltids of ti:c people." For centuries the world has witnessed forest destruction going on ln tbe older eastern countries. The curse or stunted development and the scorn of modern nations tire come upon those who e -ed not f"r their woodlands, bnt who, throiu lire, In. discriminate cutting and over-grazing turned productive areas Into barrens, and smiling green mountains Into stony deserts. The oldest nations are gem.rally speaking, worse oft In this regard, but even In the heart of the Eastern State:, and some parts ot Canada, there are hundreds of thousands i>f aores of land, now Abandoned, with heart break and misery written over the doors of the broken-down houses, nnd injustice- grave, econonllo lujua- tleo,—graven In the sand and rocks of ilio barren soil. Nature, so kindly in many thlmjs, had simply rebelled against an Improper use of her bounties. 'the Impressions which prevailed I tbe old days, that the forests ot Can- ida wore Inexhaustible, that trees were enemies to progress, and tbat even if the forest slioul.' surfer loss, substitutes could lie readily found to tako its place, ate rnpiul, passing awny. The forests of Canada aro not inexhaustible; In fact, nt tl present rate of cutting, there ir timber onough to last much less thnn halt a century, unless we thoroughly protect tbe young growth now coming. Instead of decreasing, the quantity of wood consumed per capita ln the last quarter century Is as great as, or greater than, lt ever was, despite tlio tremendous advances which havo been mado In the adoption of cement, steel, nud other products 03 substitutes for wood. Evidently, thore Is a crisis approaching, European nations will need all tlieir wood surplu and vastly more; Canada and the Unit* .1 States must 'ook to tbelr own supplies to meet the onrush of our wood- devouring civilization. Hut tbe crisis is not so much to be feared in thu consumption of wood 113 in tho destruction of tlio great Balance Wheel of Nature. Bays Glfford Plnobot, ex-Chlef Forester of the t'nited States, "Tho Connection between forests and rivers Is like that between father and Bon. No forests, no rivers." The Hoods and droughts of the Far East, ot Sicily, Crete and Spain, the torrents nnd erosion of France and some parts of America, nre due practically alone to tho deforestation ot the mountain slopes. Dr. I). 10. Fernow has clearly stated the great, issue ns lt stands hefore the people ot Cannda to-day: "When'the questions of the extension of suffrage to women, ol tariff, taxation, of coinage and currency, which are all merely Incidents, will havo sunk into tbe background, the question of tht economy of the resources which constitute and sustain the political commercial', and social power of the nation—long neglect od—will still claim nt.enlion; for only those nations who develop their natural resources economically, and avoid the waste of that which they ; reduce, can maintain tlieir power or even secure tlie continuance of tlieir separate ex* Isteuce. A nation may cease to exist as well by the decaj of its resources as by the extinction of its patriotic spirit. Whilo W3 aro debating over tlu best method,- of disposing of our wealth, we gradually iose our very capital will aut even realizing the fact. Whether fertile lands are turned into deserts, forests i- to waste places, brooks Into torrents, rivers changed from means ot power and intercourse into means of ikstriiotlo* and desolation—llicse r.re questions which concern the material existence Itself of society; nnd since such changes become often irrcvers- WOMAN COULD JWTWMI She Wat So III—Restored to Health by Lydia E. Pink- ham's Vegetable Compound. Of I'l Cn mid BUbjec Catiad 1 like tn see Hie Lincoln proposition brought to the ontlou of tho dlltorent motor clubs Ida nnd I tool confident the, u p. ople will look upon this u n very generous manner, j ns will be nnil b closer to this great highway thnn the average citizen of Ihe United Suites , am writing as a Cumuli.in of Iho sixth gen- oration, born within IS nitlos of Toronto. He Lost A golfer noted for bis meanness noticed that a Strang'' lad was carry- in,.; his clubs. Ynii'i-e not the boy 1 hnvo usually bail, he raid. No. sir. replied llie lad; you see wo tossed who'd be caddie for you. Ob, I seo, :aid '.be golfer, and you won? Nn, answered tiie caddie, sorrowfully, I lo t. W. M. U- 9- + Sho was giving orders at. express rate, for Ihey were married; nnd be as a rule tho mo**, meek and submis- live of men, was like the proverbial worm, beginning to cum. Do you think, he inquired, tbat you rule tiie who! of tlie universe? No. she snapped, bul 1 rule the Indolent Is .lours lazy? Lazy's no name for it. Why he'll go late a revolving door, and thru wait for somebody to come In and turn it around. Pentwater, Mich. -' 'A year ago I wu very weak and the doctor said I htd » serious displacement I had backache sud bearing down pains ta bad thst 1 could not sit in a chair or walk across the floor tnd 1 wtt in severe ptin all the time. I felt discouraged as I had taken everything I could think of tnd was no better. 1 began taking Lydia E. Pinkham't Vef> etable Compound and now I im strong nnd healthy."—Mrs. Alice Dakuno, R.F.D. No. 2, Box 77, Pentwtter, Mich. Jtc-adWliatAnolherWonian says: Peorlt, III—"I htd such btcktchet that I could hardly Btand on my feet I would feel like crying out lota of times, and had such a heavy feeling in my right side. I had such terrible dull headaches every day and they would make me feel so drowsy and sleepy all the time, yet I could not sleep at night. "Af terl had taken LydiaE.Finkham'a Vegetable Compound a week I began t« improve. My backache was less and that heavy feeling in my side went away. I continued to take the Compound and am cured. " You may publish this if you wish." -Miss Ci.AltA L. GAUW1TZ, R.K. No, 4, Box 62, Peoria, 111. Such letters prove the value of Lydia E. Finkham's Vegetable Compound for woman's ills. Why don't you try it7 lble. the damage irrem*. oable. and al the same time the extent of available resources becomes l .oilier In proportion to population, tlieir consideration Is finally much moro Important than ihose other questions of the day. When, as Is stated by experts, tbe coal of America is due to be exhausted within the nest tcntury, the oil and gas ia this, the absolute necessity of preserving the rivers which hold at present our only other source if power s:andB as one i.f ti a prime duties of the nation. Fifty per cent of the Dominion ot Cam da is nt for growing tree crops , uiy. Wood enough to supply the nation for all limn en,, be producted on these lands. At present they are to a great extent lire-swept, uucarod for, unproductive. On these fore*t areas the forest must be maintained It this nation Is to rise to its full development Tlils la » democratic country. Our cblrt pride Is the liberty of our people and tbe freedom of our institutions. On the'will of the majority rcsti all tht otrtoture of our development. Tlie advance of the great movement for the i oonomlc handling of our forest resomce will depend solely on -ie attitude of the Canadian people. Never was the saying 'As a mun t'uinketh, to he Is, to truly applicable as to tht nation tt the present time. If the Canadian peoplo determine to keep the forests from destruction, the water-powers from diminution, and tht Irrigation streams from loss, theso tilings can done. Some day the Canadian Forestry Association will not be necessary. The forests of the country will be as carefully managed us a modern farm or factory. There will he no waste, no Hies, no bankrupting of the coming generations for the benefit of the present. But at the present timo the Association is needed — needed badly. Great ns ..» been the progress ln forestry matters In tbe past foy years, there still remains tlie fact that our forests are biirnlig, our lands are implanted, our people wasteful. Tlie Association advocator— 1. The exploration of thc public domain, so lhat lands unsuitable for agriculture may bo reserved for timber produotion, 2. The pres-nvatk* of the forests for 11 eir influence on climate, soil and water-supply. 3. Tlio promotion of judicious methods in dealing with forests and woodlands. •I. Tree plaining on the plains and on si nets and highways. u. Reforestation where advisable. li. Tbe collection nnd dissemination of Information bearing on the forestry problem In general, iBefore us lies n great Inertia to be overcome. How long will it take through appeals, education, co-opera*! Hon and stringent laws to make us nil careful with tire In the woods? How much must be dono to bring aboul a thoroughly scientific management of nil of our timber resources. The Association should be a vital, active, powerful unli. It should carry this gospel or the conservation of tlio sasls of our prosperity Into every home ln the bind. It needs nothing but tiie opinion, convict.lt,. and conscience of the Canadian people behind it; nothing but earnestness and determination ou tho part of the cltl •/.ens, foenssed on bis question, to bring about active rcfor-n. The Association wants to be useful; it wants to do all in Its power to make tbo voice of lrjlvlflualu potent In the land. To himself aud to thc future every cltizzen owes it to seo that his influence 13 felt, und the Association heartily Invites fnrseeing patriotic men nnd women to join with thousands of others to the same end. IVAHW, EASY TO USE ' OOOD FOR THE SHOES FREE Dally Market Letter and Sample Grain Bags." Sena ut your name and address and wt will put you on our mailing list—It's free. Let ut Map you posted on market prices for grain. Personal attention given to selling and grading of all cart. Our Car Tracing and Claim Departments work ln our client*' Interest*. We have every facility for prompt service and wt gtt belt results for shipper!. 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The Widdcr's pig Hike Murphy was taken to task by his spiritual adviser for having stolen Widow Medoney'i pig. The evidence against Mike was 60 direct and positive that lt was wovse than useless for him to deny the crime, and he listened with downcast eyes nnd much meekness to a well-deserved lecture from tho priest upon tlie wickedness of tht theft he hnd committed, till the rev- erend gentleman asked blra what he would say on tbe Hay of Judgment when he should be confronted by Mn. Jlaloney and her pig, when ho brightened up at a happy thought, and said: And ye sty that tht plg'll be thert and Mrs. Maloney'll bt there, too, living witnesses against you. What, I repeat, can you say ln such a presence? Yer rtverence, I'll tay, Widow Mtv loney, there't yer pig, take IL Mlnard't Llnlrr.ent Relieves Neuralgia To the leader of a band, Jocularly spoken of In the local, y as the worst in seven different counties, thert once came a man with a request that the band play at a cousin's funeral. Is it a military funeral asked tht leader. Not at all, was the reply. My cousin was no military man; ln tact ht was never interested ln matters military. Nevertheless, lt was his express wish that your band should piny at his funeral. Tho leader was surprised and flattered. Is that so? he nsked. Ves, responded the otlier, he said be wanted everybody ln the placo to be sony that lie died. Yes. my dear fellow, every man has his price- Ob. indeed! And what do you think Is mine? Oh, you just give yourself away. -. - u~^-...._..—u.-t-.*.*.v se i--'- '---J~iu.- The Old Reliable Cunard Line to Europe Established 1840 CANADA TO EUROPE (direct) Carrying one -.last Cabin and Third Class - ANDANIA--ALAUNIA NEW 1913—13,400 TONS EACH NEWEST VESSELS IN THE CANADIAN SER ICE MAGNIFICENT APPOINTMENTS Lounge, Gymnasium, Drawing Room. 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Licensed—Bonded • " • Eatabllabed 1910 ^V^CK KNlGHj, STOVE for Brightness BLACK POLISH AND LlGHTNESS.USEl Knight . K No Dust NoWaste I theFI. Dalley Oi ltp.Hamilton.Ont.I No Rust FARMERS Can alwaya make aura of getting the hlgliejt prlcaa foe WHEAT, 0AT8, BARLEY and FLAX, by ahlpplno their car lota to FORT WILLIAM AND PORT ARTHUR and havlne them aold on commlaalon by THOMPSON, SONS AND COMPANY , THE WELL-KNOWN FARMERS,' AGENTS ADDRESS 700*703 V.. GRAIN EXCHANGE, WINNIPEG A Good Hand Booth Tarlflngton, like mo«t lltera* touri, write* » wretched band. Of this hi saM la New York recently: Ones, orOBKlnf to Naplea, 1 snt on » chair with pad nnd fountain pen at work on a ihort story, A young Peorlar. etoyped before me. By gosh, he said, I wlab I could writ* a» well u you do., I gm:ied and the Pcorlan resumed bis promenade. The noxt time he passed me be Mid again: Oe», what a handl If I could only write like that! Again I amlled a flatterer, smile, and tht Peorlan made another round ot the deck. Then ke said a third time: Oh, If I oould only write a hand like yours I Nettled ' little by this 'Jilrd Interruption I said: Well, what would you do If you oould? Oo to OhlDB, said the Peorlnn, and write labels tor tea boxes. Scored Mr, Smart was a very testy old fellow, nnd there was one thing he hated n.orc than another and that was t» be caught napping. As a consequence be wns always very suspicious of any deed or word the full meaning of .vhlch bo culd not grasp. A few daya sro bo paid a visit t» the Zoo, and being fond ot animals, was greatly Interested, and soon got Into conversation With one ot ths keepers. A very entertaining that ensued. As Mr. Smart was about to leavs the keeper turned lo hlm and asked: By tbe way, sir, havo you seen our Wack-faced antelopo? There, thought tbo old sent, wag an attempt to 'have him.' No, sir, h» replied, stiffly. I bar* not. May I ask with whom lt wa* that your black-faced aunt eloped. Bacon's Mother's Advice Bacon's mother appears to havo kept a shnrp eye on his behaviour long after he had attained years of discretion. In 1594, when ht was thirty- three years old and the leading orator ln the House ot Commons, we find her writing to her Bon: Luok well to your health. Sup not nor sit up late Surely 1 think your drinking to bedwards hlndcreth your and your brother's digestion very much 1 never knew any but sickly that used It, besides being 111 for head and eyos. Observe well, yet In time. Successful in all th* numerous ailments causal by defective or irregular action of the organs of digestion and elimination—certain to prevent BUiTerag ■nd to improve ths general health-* BEECHAM'S PIUS Boll s,*n*T7Ythcrc. THE ISLANDER. CUMBERLAND. B.C. {ft The Diamond Block A Case ef Too Strang a "Detective Instinct" By CLARISSA MACKIE WOm»s>e)t*»frfrM-< awry toot tt at happened In Chicago. Ibe Diamond block stands on a cor* Mr formed by two principal thorough- Stn*. a tall building wltb buff stone •alls rising abovo the crowded streets Btl) tbo upper floors ore a blur to tba ttjo below. Vp on tlie twcnllolh floor aro the tares of John Diamond, owner of this lallding ond many others of the same Mad In the big metropolis. Many nnd tailed nro the Interests of this rich ■an ami the transaction of his affairs •quires the rcscivrilion of the entire twentieth floor for bis offices. All day long dozens of clerks pore steer lodgers, typewriters and adding ■acblncs. Mr. Diamond was seldom seen about Ae building. Most of Ills business was transacted through competent executives, of whom Henry Robinson wss llie chief. The Diamonds lived k a magnificent house on tlio lake stout and went In for society. Helen Dluni'iii'l, tlie beautiful daughter of Ike nilltlmilliunaire, bad drifted tarough tlio ollioes once or twice to "WnaT DOES TH IS MAN ?" BE DEMANDED. tee lier father, and ber coining and going had blazed u trail of lire in ihe heart of George Brown, tbe newest clerk on tbe force. It was a singular fact (hat Mr. Diamond's rare visits to Ills offices were Invariably on the eve of bis departure for Colorado and .irlzonn, where be Bad cxlcnslvo mining Interests. It wus Immediately after ono of these periodical visits of John Diamond that young George Brown, the acw accountant, did a bit of detective work Hint brought him to iho personal notice of tho great John Diamond himself. Joung Brown wns a slim, dapper youth, who did not hate himself In tho least and who was not In love with work of nny sort. Ho read detective stories und know, positively that bo was one of the chosen few. Uo possessed the "delcetivo Instinct." He be- Meved himself quite fascinating enough to win his employer's daughter, Helen Diamond, flattering himself that he was capable of becoming general manager of tbo wholo business and to would be an acceptable son-in-law. Ono morning young Brown entered the elevator and was sped np aloft With other workers. Tbe car stopped at the eighteenth lloor to let off passengers and again at the nineteenth to imp Trowbridge, who worked In tbe Dover Insurance ofllccs. Up It shut to the twentieth floor, where Brown got ' Mr with n pnszled frown marring hia tawnunus brow. The empty car dropped down and as tt went bo watched It Intently. Then fen walked ta another elevator nnd rode **wn to tbe ground ffonr, counting sttck floor as he passed. When he tk-nln mounted to llie twentieth floor ttiere was a atrange light In his eyea aid excite ment tingling every nerve of Its sensitive frame. Be wat on the verge of s mystery, tie solving of which wonld place hlm la the limelight of publicity nud bring iown upon bis talented head the Mortal approval and friendship of John Diamond. Over bis ledger Brown pondered Ibe bets as be bad stumbled npou Ihem. Between the nineteenth and twentieth loors of the Diamond block thero wu tn expanse of white wall quite unac tsnntrd for- why, that blank wnil wat Ot height of any of Ihe other floors Id tbe building and yet (here appeared ■o door to mar Its surface. Tho eleva- Ion? were of special ronstnictlon. with walls of solid metal platos and a gilll- ed door, and the passing of this Hf. teen feet of unaccounted for space might lie quite unnoticed unless one was sharp eyed nnd sharp eared, like foimn Brown, Why should there be ■icli t waste of space io thi* groat was valuable J Aat waa Ike mystery, sad George Brown resolved tt tolre it At aeon, at a* waited (sr tht elevate*, ke aw Ihe not of ta* ascending ear slap lost hslow Us floor level, and ke distinctly heard Mr. Bablnaon'i vatea. When It* elevator reached the twentieth floor It wat empty. 1 thought htr. Bobinson wu on tht cars'* said Brawn curiously. The middle aged operator akook hit head negatively. Henry Bobinson, the manager ef the Diamond interests, was s aurttaet in discipline. George Brown despised him accordingly end knew with unerring certainty that he could 111 Robinson's Job with one band tied behind him. Brown argued thus: Henry Robinson had supervised the building ot lbs Diamond block—what mora natural than he should connive to hsve one of the floors scaled to public knowledge, yea, even Iho knowledge of bis guileless employer, and use It to his own advantage.1 What sort of work was carried on secretly there! George Brown bad lt all figured out to a nicely; counterfeiting, of course. P.oblnson. thc counterfeiter! What a morsel for tho amateur detective to roll under his tongue. But (Icorgc Brown wanted lo be very sure that bo was right before springing bis information npon the unsuspecting John Diamond. Jnst at this time Mr. Diamond was In .the west. So George Brown entered thc tall building across tho street and surveyed tlio Diamond block from tho outside and studied the Diamond block from an upper floor whoso windows were on a level with tbe windows ot the mysterious unnumbered floor of thc Diamond block. Counting carefully he found the nineteenth floor, gold lettered windows of the Dover insurance company quite distinct—then another set of windows unlettered, closely curtained, Iben above them Iho wire screened windows of tho Diamond ofllccs. known ns tbo twentieth floor. At Inst he decided to consult n detective. So one evening nt C o'clock the elevator carried up five passengers— Georgo Brown, Allen, the detective, and two policemen In plain clothes and n reporter from the Dally DIshup. for Brown did not want bis triumph to pass unnoticed, When tbey had risen several stories Allen placed his hand on the arm of the elevator man and showed a revolver. "Vou arc my prisoner," he snid coolly. "Now, my man, no fuss. Just stop nt that unnumbered floor between the nineteenth and twentieth." White of faco and with muttered protests tbo mnn brought the car to a standstill before that mysterious, unnumbered spaco that bud attracted tbe attention of keen young Brown. Instead of opening the usual door, the man turned and slid back a door In the rear of tho elevator, disclosing a corresponding doorway lu tbe wall. That wus tho entrance to the unnumbered floor. Georgo Brown wus a-trcmhlo wilh exultation. The live entered Ibe door and found themselves at once In a narrow passageway, softly lighted and thickly carpeted. As they passed from one luxuriously furnished roam to another Brown pictured tbe downfall of the guilty manager when his secret should bo disclosed to Diamond. nandsonie library, luxurious smoking room, billiard room and then the murmur of voices from an adjoining room brought the five to a standstill before n closed door. Then with ono movement the live pushed Into a small, lighted study, where sat Robinson, the manager, In Intimate conversation with—John Diamond himself! Tbo millionaire sprang to his feet and stared angrily at the Invaders. "What docs this mean?" bo demanded. Tho detective, Allen, was quito unwilling to share the honor alone. He grasped Georgo Brown by bis coat collar nnd pushed him to thc front. In picturesque words be explained the situation. "And this young pInhcnd"-ho ended In a gasp of rngc as bo shook George Brown ns a terrier shakes a rat. Mr. Diamond was smiling austerely. "Gentlemen," he Eald at last, "this private cult of rooms Is the only refuge of a man weary of the noise and clatter of the world and the hollow thing called 'society.' Here 1 can hide for weeks at a time, absorbed ln my books and ln my experimental work In tbe laboratory yonder. Now that you havo spied mc out I can no longer remain unless I have your word of bonor that my secret sball remain unpublished." Freely tliey gave the promise, all eavo Georgo Brown, who wns too crushed for utterance. Ho merely nodded bis head In n broken hearted way and was glad that be knew of another Job that he might have for thc asking, a Job whore thore was so much work to be done that there was no lime for tbe development of the detective Instinct. I But tho reporter of the Dally DIshup ' yielded to temptation nne day and published the whole story, nnd to the | end of lt he appended the announce- I ment of the engagement of Miss Helen Diamond to Henry Robinson, general I mnnnger of the Diamond Interests | And Georgo Brown, sticking manful. I ly to his new Job. smiled bitterly when he rend the announcement und look to his breast the one crumb of consola* i tion It afforded him. He had heen ritrbt In Ida argument thnt a millionaire'. dnniTbter anmetlnii-t msrrles her fsthsr's general manager. ! LITTLE STOMACH. Uttlt Stomach wti.es op bright J-Wlnr lood-tf-apt **U •& attM. ttuter atada Ua braakfaat <!•*■— ■Macau, ana aad coffea brovm. little Stomach goet to work Ta dieeai without a ihirk. ftnakfut aeareelj- finished vhaa Bare cornea lunch for tiro brave mea little Stomach onward tolls Through tha fricassee and brofla. Taten, as If to cet his goat. Games a dinner table d'hote. Brerythlns from soup to aula. Master la the king of mutts. Dinner measures two hours long* Twlxt the courses wine and song, Not tho sparkling champagne drink, Bnt a wlno a la red Ink. littlo Stomaofc knuckles down To his task without a frown. Works like fury thero below White good master sees a show. Table d'hota la atowc-J away. littlo Stomach's earned his pay. "Now I'll rest till morn," says hat But, alas, that's not to bel Just as ha curls up to sleep Comes a highball broad and deep, Ctylqgl "Cheer up, Uttle Turn! ICore to follow! Here I cornel" Then tho Brothers Gin stand pat Tom and Gordon tro their names. Host illustrious aro their frames* Lobster salad la the next. TJttlo Stomach Is quite vexed. Holy smokel Hang Hainan bight Splash -a quart of extra dry! Littlo Stomach now Is peeved, Hurt, Indignant, sorely .grieved. John's a Joke when It's at par, But this Joke hafi gone too far. Little Stomach thus doth quota: MEy my sacred stomach oath I'll get even with this gink For this too excessive drink!" (Tho Morning After.) "Oh, my poor, dear, aching head! Would to goodness I were dead. Oh, so very sick am 1 Joy 'twould givo mn just to die!* Little Slomach toughs with glee: -Selves him right! llo-hot Tee-heel'1 -Boston Tost. ■ K«C a Cemplata Surprise. ' Wbfl& William & Hearst bought tba I aid Ntr Tork Joanui oue of hia man- I axing adlton, Juflu* Chamben, lnvlt- *. — A QUEER LAKE, ad Hearst to dinner with him. Tkar went to a downtown French restaurant. Chambers had ordered tha j dinner, which was a food one, and ' Hearst tnd he htd s pleasant time. , Alone toward tho close of tbs meal Chambers said: "Now, Ur. Hearst, I am going to give yon a treat I havo ordered something 70a probably aeTcr ktTt eaten or teen." Chambers nodded ts tlie waiter, who brought tn some French artichokes. "Ton see," explained Chambers, "theso sre a great delicacy. Ion pull alf tba leaves and dip the ends la tho ssnee and eat the ends only." Hearst smiled a little and folio-red directions. As tbey progressed Chambers ssld complacently: "Pretty good, eh? I don't suppose you ever saw an artlchoko hefore." "Wall," Hearst replied, "I can't go sn far ts that. You boo, Chambers, wo bsd MO acres of them Growing tho last time I was out st our California rauch."-Soturday Evening Post A Wise Scheme. PW"^Jr* \tsvti a %^s% i'13b/,Jm& rePPI wKv5 [ill. J "auS'li JiWroJ^sW* "" & Tho Tcaelicr-I And your dnughlci exceptionally well up In original research How do you Induce hor t( read all llioso uninteresting books? The Mother-I put lliein away and tell tier that tbey aro books that I will allow her to read when sho Is older.— New York Globe. Fans In the Eighteenth Century. ▲ letter ln the Loudon Spectator dated May, I'll, gives a most Interesting description of sn academy where ladles could bo drilled in Ihe proper nne of their fans snd Initiated into tbe mysteries of "ths angry flutter, the modest flutter, the timorous flutter, tho confused flutter, the merry (hitter and tlie amorous flutter." ln tlio eighteenth century at dancing assemblies in London, Bath and other places of fasulon- sblo resort gentlemen chose tlieir partners by "lottery of thc fan." Tho fans of all the ladies present were placed ln a hat wbeuco each gentleman bad tho privilege of selecting ono. Ilio lady to Whom It belonged becoming libs allotted partner for tho evening. Of courso such s custom entailed a great study of fans on the part of tlio gentlemen. Boswell, Steele and Pope found something to say about thc fan, ond Guy, enlarging upon the efforts of his predecessors, wrote a long poem In praise of thc fan, attributing its Invention to Venus. Dark Enough. Tho sort of story most In favor foi serial publication in many newspaper: is opt to bo tragical and bloody in tbt extreme. A contributor offered a continued story Intended for such publication tc tho lienil of a syndicate. "Is your story sutllciontly dramatic?'' asked the syndicate manager. "Doos lt contain crimes, poisonings? Is it dark enough?" "Dnrl;?" reiterated the author In stir prise. "Why, the moment yira begin to reud It you'll think you're on a train and have gone right iuto tho tunnel!"- Dctroit Tree Press. A Society Conversation. He—You seem pensive. Bhe-llo IV He- Yes, yon do, Sbe- I don't think I am. He-Don't yon? Bhe-No, really, I don't. He-1 think you are. She-Well. I don't He-Don't you? Bhe~No. 1 don't-Corneil Widow. Made a Difference. Rev. Cent - I really cannot understand why you get so Intoxicated, Martin. If I go Into the town and come awsv perfectly sober surely you could do tbe Kruno. Martin-Aye, sir; but. you see, I be thst 'ere popular.—CokscII's Journal. Satisfactory Arrangement. Her Suitor—1 wish to marry your daughter, sir. Her Dad (sternlyi-My daughter, sir, trill continue nnder the parental roof. Her Suitor- Well, sir, tbe parental roof looks good to mo.—Boston Tran- tcrlpt. Where Doet Dad Htok On? Optimo- It Ih estimated thnt thc college education which costs HXtOO Is worth I2fi.000 later on. Pesslmo - Rut In bow many cases does the father who Invests the $2.BnO get the fc.'i.'.OOO proflt?-Denvcr Bcpub* Uean. How Brazilians Bag Wild Fowl. From "Tbo Log of a Rolling Stone," by Henry Arthur Broome, comes tho following curious mode of bagging wild fowl In Brazil by way of economizing ammunition: "The expedient Is to get hold of a very large pumpkin nnd, after scoop. Ing ont tbe meat and seeds Inside, to cut two littlo eyeholes ln it snd then f lace It on tbe hunter's head. He then .wades through tho sedge and flags Into deeper water up to his neck, where the Iwlld fowl are feeding, who gather Uiat it Is merely a pumpkin Innocently Hosting on tho surface. Thc hnnter then soon gets Into the midst of his quarry and, seizing them by tho legs, pulls thom quietly under water, where be tucks them under a belt fastened round bis waist, and ns their companions presume that one unfortunate bird after another Is only diving for food tho hunter gets n walstful In no timo ond returns well satlsOed to the shore." Romance of a Pictun. j The ups and downs of the artist's j calling nro woll illustrated by the for-1 tunes and misfortunes of the late M. j Bukhorovsky, a Russian artist. His ' celebrated painting, "Nana," wns exhibited all over the world and made a fortune for himself and others. Aftor; personally receiving some $800,000 for lis exhibition thc srlist. thinking its! vogue over, sold "Nana" for $21,000, nnd tho dealer resold at double tho price. Au American bought It and showed It nil through the United States, Canada and South America and Is reported to havo made $1,000,- OliO by the enterprise. Ou the other hand, the artist lost all Ills money by nnfortnnnto Investments nnd was reduced almost to beggary. Gavt Hlm 1 Hint. /lias Carter bad not beon successful in bringing yonng Dodgo to ber feet and In consequence felt a little spiteful toward him. Ono evening they were having quite a serious talk ln the library. "Do you think." asked tbe young man, "that men progress after death?" "Well," responded tbo girl, "If they don't It would almost seem useless for tome of tbem to die." With Neither Inlet Nor Outlet It Haa a Mysterious Tide. There Is s curious Swiss lake, Lake Uarjelan, whlcb at regular intervals completely disappears and docs not begin to refill until the following winter or spring. On these occasions It empties Itself ao rapidly that tbo Rhone rises several meters lu a few hours tnd overflows its banks. But It is not necessary to go to Switzerland In order to Ond a freakish lake. There Is a pond iu the center of Long Island, at the present end of the Motor parkway, called Lako Ron- konkoma. lt bas neither inlet nor outlet snd lies at tho foot of tlio hills that form the backbone of Long Island. .Round Its shores aro many pretty sum- |mcr homes. Tho trees about it aro much larger and moro beautiful than elsewhere on Long Island. Tho waters of tbo lako aro very clear and cold. In some places it seems bottomless. The Rtrango thing about Lake lion- konkoma Is that It bas a tide; not a lido liko tlio ocean lhat rises and falls every twelve hours, but 0110 lhat takes seven years lo rise and seven mora to fall. The difference between high water and low water mark Is between thirty and forly feet. Many scientilic men have studied the curious phenomenon, but uo ouo has found out what causes this mysterious lido. Neither long continue,! rains nor scvero droughts affoct the quantity of water In the lake. The Indians used to hold Iho lake In great awe, and few dared lo cross It In a canoe. There is n legend of one brave who, while fishing, was drowned In tbo lake. His body was found six months nfterwnrd nearly tou miles away In Long Island sound.—Youth's Companion. MABEL'S CHITCHAT I We're Going Some In Stationery Styles This Autumn. HIS BACKING WAS GOOD. And President Tyler Found a Placo For Old Jack Dade. President Tyler had :i curious office seeking oxperienc; nt tlio very beginning of his administration. Old Jack Dade, a*character about Washington, who had been tlio president's class- mate st college, went to tho While House, nnd said he, "Jack. I want an office." "You do?" said President Tyler. "What office on oarlli do you think you aro fit for?" "Why, one 0' those 'slneeureos' I hear so much about—no work and good pay," Dade promptly replied, "Well. Jack," said Tyler deprecating- ly. "you know that I am president now ond must havo somo kind of warrant for making an appointment (.'an you set anybody to Indorse you? Could you bring mo a letter of recommendation?" "Oh, yes," said Hade. "I'm fixed for that," and he produced a letter of four pages wrllteii by Tyler himself to President Harrison, wbom lie had Just succeeded, urging tbo claims of Ills dear friend and classmate, Colonel John W. Dade, for a good, fat office. "Cnst your eyo over that!" he exclaim, ed In triumph. Tyler road Iho letter attentively to the end. folded it carefully and said: "Jack, your backing Is Irresistible. Come up hero tomorrow, and I'll havo a place for you." Tho next day Colonel John W. Dado wns appointed keeper of Ilio Federal prison of tho District of Columbia.— Louisville Courier-Journal. -i-I-W-i»l-W-l-W-i-H-t-!-!-i-WW-!-+-:-J; I PRACTICAL HEALTH HINT, if Flies tnd Duat. One of tho chief reasons why stomach complaints nre moro frequent In summer timo than In the cold season of the yesr Is the great prevalence of dust and flies. Dust Is simply dirt and oftentimes the most filthy nnd fntnl kind of dirt nnd Is usually loaded with excretory matter nud germa All foods and drinks ahould lie moat rigidly protected from dust, whether In tha atlop, the pantry or on the dining ruom table. If ono would avoid Infection nud disease. Tht fly muat he looked npon aa one of fhe irrenteat eneinloa of mankind nnd should be kept out of rht home nnd nwny from sll foods nnd drink. Made tht Meat ef It. tvonls-llortlo la tbe meanest mat on earth I bet hlm a new bat ont day last week, lost the bet tnd today received a bill for a mm big enough to bny Ore of tho best silk bats ln town. Charles-Crest Scott! How's thst? Louts-He let his wife select ont for herself."-London Telcgrnph. Cause For Hurry, "I understand they were married ln baste." "Tcs; they told tbo minister to burly because there was only s little gasoline left ln their automobile, and tliey were twenty miles from home."—Exchange. Ht Wanted tt Know, Tht Employer (coldlyi- Why are you lo bite? Tbt Suburbanite (gulltllyi- Thtrt were two wrecks on tho track this morning, tnd- The Employer (testily)-Who was the other ons? Appropriate Excuse. "Before the establishment of righteous courts ond trials by Jury where Justice could bo obtained," explained the teacher, "persons suspected of certain crimes wero tried by what was known as tbo 'ordeal.' Ono of those was tho 'ordeal of fire.' Hot plowshares were laid at short intervals along tho victim's path, and the suspected person was blindfolded and compelled to walk over them, If lie succeeded In doing lt without stepping on the hot Irons be was deemed Innocent But If bo received burns be was adjudged guilty. Wbo would submit to snch an ordeal uow? Johnny, would you?" "No, ma'am," said Johnny. "And why not?" "I'd get cold focf'-Cleveiautl Plain 1 Dealer. The Other Woman. "I don't seo how that woman can . gad about tbe way sho does and neg- loot ber littlo children." "How do you know tbat flic gads about?" "We get tho same girl to take cars Of our babies wben we're away from home, and she's kept busy over thero fully half of tho time It provokes me to to hsve to be put on* so often when I wtnt to get owsy."-Uhicago Record* Herald. Where Mt Waa Strict Little Girl-My mamma Is awful strict It yours? Little Boy-Orful. Uttle Girl-But sho lets you go anywhere you want to and- Littlo Boy- Oh, sbt sln't strict wilh me. Little Girl-Then wbo Is she strict with? Llttlt Boy-Pa. ■ 1 - • uu Hit Compliment, A Frenchman, on being Introduced to Mr Edwin Lsndaeer, said: "1 tm most happy to makt your acquaintance, for I am Tory fond ef tenets." He ehooieth beat who ehooielb labot Instead ot rut-Old Baying. In This Rapid Age. "Mamma's good llttlt boy want a slice of bread and"— "Ob. mother, ent out that sort o( thing. I'm nearly lour years old."— Chicago Tribune. Sweet Salt. Tht Professor-Life Itaclf It bnt a chemical combination of the ronetltu- ant stoma of chloride aalts, Tbt Olrl- Weil, It't sweet to me, snywty.-ruek. Joy it not aaiantlally bsd, feet good, Vkllt rrief li sttanttally bat-tsinoia. SCARLET PAPER, YELLOW INK. A Silence Luncheon Actually Enjoyed by Twelve Women-—Heaps of Fun Until Unexpected Guest Arrived and Complicated Mattera a Trifle. Dear E.sa-Tall; about freak fashions Iu clothe?, why. they're Baseness Itself compared to the latest atrocities In stationery! Tu hear out tbls statement. I wish you could behold 0 letter I've just received from Paris, written by a tremendously small girl who bs always to bo depended upon for being in the swim—that Is, lu the fashion "know." I realize, dear, that It bas not ben so very many .venrs since wo worn taught no "real lady" ever used anything eccentric In writing materials, Nowadays things are different, perhaps not so much hero as across ths water. Vou should seo the very latest in Frouch stationery, Sly letter from "iletir Pnree" would make you shudder with horror. It is penned with orange ink on purple paper, nnd the I envelope is lined with orange. Orange ! Ink and purple paper—think of ill My fair correspondent tells me that ! aome people affect white Ink on pals blue paper. Imagine how difficult It must he to read nn epistle constructed by such means. Scarlet paper uud yob i low* ink is another stationery mon- strosily. In each and every ease, of : course, tho envelope lining and tbe sealing wax match Ihe ink. I do wish. KIsa dear, you could havo been one of a luncheon parly 1 gave j last week lo Natalie S., who Is to be [ married to ono of Dick's best friends In 11 few days, it wus a "silence party," and 1 invited twelve of the young i married set to meet tho bride to ho, And I asked each of tho twelve lo bring with thom two of tbelr best recipes; also a great fund of silence and a small supply of pennies. When my guests arrived 1 told Ihem to do all llieir talking before liincheou, because ft was planned to oat Ibe meal In complete silence ond whoever broke th 1 rulo would be fined a penny. I didn't go to any great bother about decorating the table-simply used a smooth whito cloth witli as much of it visible ns possible. When tho girls were seated 1 let escape a mechanical moiiso which I bad concealed under one band. There was a chorus of shrieks and laughter ns the mouse gilded across tho table, and a box was passed for tbo pennies. As soon as order was restored It looked ns I hough luncheon was going to bo served to only half tbe guests, for tho maid passed empty plates tt some of tbem, and to others were served artificial fruit, eggs and the like. Under the table I had fastened a loud gong that I rang violently, ostensibly to summon the maid, but really to startle tbo girls Into breaking tho silence. For lificcn minutes everything wan dono to surprise a laugh or ■exclamation, and then tho ban wot lifted, and a nice littlo meal was siren to the jolly bunch. Tho place cards, which nlso served as favors, were printed mottoes praising silence and had the guests' names Written on tho margins. The Ones Were used to huy a cookbook for tbe honored guest and nlso a leather covered book, inlo which wero pasted the recipes brought by Iho guests. Wo had heaps of fun. and the only thing tbat marred the serenity of the occasion— that Is, for mo—was the unexpected presence of a "brought." A "brought" Is n friend of n friend who cornea In at the appointed luncheon, dinner or whatever tho festivity may be. at tlie last minute. ..'.iry 11. played this nlco littlo surprise on mo at thc parly Inst week. Bhe came In smiling, dragging n roluc- t/int girl with ber, and held out her hand to me, saying rather foolishly: "My dear Mabel, I am suro you are delighted to have mo bring my friend Miss X, to luncheon. Sho dropped in suddenly from Chicago just as I was Starting Ibis afternoon." What could 1 do but greet tbem with tbo smile of n Cheshire ,rot and tell .Miss Chicago how charmed I wns te have her Join the llllle parly, all the while making a menUil calculation si to bow on enrlh I was to shift the table nnd accommodate the odd number? Only tho highest Intellects cat rise above the mist tbat surrounds a "brought," aud my personality, I admit, was pot strong enough lo over como a prejudlco against that girl's exlsteuco Just then. In Justice lo "bronghts" I will s«y thnt. ns a rule, tbey nro only too willing to avail themselves of Solomon's admonition: "Withdraw thy foot from thy neigh- hor's bouse lest ho weary of thee and so hate thee." Speaking of Invitations reminds mt rf something I read recently In thit connection about George Bernard Bbaw, who, you know, disllkei to bt t guest nt promiscuous feasts, I.rtdy Unndolpk Clinrckl!!, not helng aware of thia pecnllsilty, nsked hlm tt dlimor, By way of reply G. H S. sonl tho following telegram: I Certainly rot. Why ahonlft I t»e a.kat to break the habit ot a lifetime now? ' Tho willy hostess roio lo tlio oce* lion by sending this wire: Know nothing about yovir hahltn Hops] Ihey are not aa bud aa yo'-ir manners. My manners In discussing my guetH tro «s bad ■■ the great Englishman1* but you, dear, will pardon your eM thum. tUBU. itus iblamjek, Lomr-r.ni.AfMl), ».<' THE ISLANDER Published every Saturday ;U Cumberland, Vancouver Island, B.C., by THE ISLANDER PRINTING AND PUBLISHING COMPANY Edward W. Bickle, Editor. <un ' on ' iLy la b_eT> S inscription: £1.50. payable in advance. Advertising RaUi furnished on application To Correspondents : Tlu- EJitor does nut h >ld himself responsible for views expressed by correspondents, No letters will be published in the Islander except over ilio writer's signature. The Editor reserves the right to refuse publication uf any letter, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, UM:!. A Happy New Year to the readers of the Islander. FOR MAYOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:- I have the honor to present myself as a candidate for Mayor at the forthcoming election. For seven years I devoted my time and energy serving your interests as an Alderman, and assure you, that should I be your choice as Mayor, I will devote my time and energy in a conscientious manner for the advancement and welfare of the Municipality. Yours Sincerely, THOMAS E. BATE TODAY the high cost of living is borne in upon us as it n:;verwas before. Because we are feeling the pinch their is an outcry from coast to coast for a remedy. And we turn ti politicians to save us. We want to hear what the wisest a id most experienced of them have to say. So it was wilh more than ordinary interest the words of Hon. George E. Foster this week were received. No man i 1 Canada has a greater light to dogmatize as to reasons or to advise as to remedies. His words carry weight. In the course of a few years we shall see a great change come over the people of this country, says Mr. Foster, and there will be a great decrease in the cost of living. People will realise individually that tliey can do something to decrease the high cost of living and they will do it. They will realize that they have been wasteful and extravagant, and they will refrain from wasting what should be conserved. " There is no more wastful country in the world," declared the Minister of Trade and Commerce. And he ought to know for he he has seen many countries, and studied the ways of many peoples. We are a wasteful country. We have burnt up valuable timber. Our prodigality outside is imitated inside the home. Extravagance is rampant. Women are extravagant; men are extravagant, And this extravagance has a good deal to do with the cost of living. Of course there are many causes which have led to the general high cost. Another of the causes was emphasized by Mr. Foster—the work of the real estate speculator. Speculators have run up the cost of living in the cities to an enormous degree. The prices of city lots have been advanced tremendously. Even in some cases to the extent of fifty times their real value. Storekeepers must pay high rentals and the customers of Ihe store must foot the bill. The ultimate cost has come on every home in the country. Now as to remedies. Some of these, Mr. Foster pointed out, have engaged the attention of the present administration. Tlie chief factor is quick communication. Roads, railways and telephones are necessary. Quick letter communication and the telegraph are important, and all these are under way. But yet another form of transportation, the parcel post, remains to be put into operation. That will be in effect very soon. Great benefits will accrue. The farmer and the consumer will be brought closer together. They will be able to do business directly with one another without the intervention of a number of middlemen who boost the prices lo the consumer and depress the prices to the producer. Then we must get the people back to the land. Mr. Foster thinks we are approaching a great movement of the people back to the c< untry, But this cannot be done by commissions. We have had enough of commissions. Fathers and mothers, teachers and preachers must impress upon the | young the value of country life. But they must "teach;- with instruction." Country life must be made as pleasant and attractive as it is possible lo make it, We must elevate the profession of the tiller of Ihe soil, teach him that it is not drudgery to work on the kind, instil into the boy that he is a man holding converse with nature, that he is a manufacturer, a creator, a business man and a scientific man. This, however, cannot be done all at once. There must be long processes of education to make the boy an intelligent,'interested and contented tiller of the soil. Greater production, easier access to markets and much of the problems of the high cost of living is solved. Macfarlane Bros. 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CUMBERLAND, B.C, Branch - - - OPEN DAILY UNION WHARE, Sub-Branch, OPEN TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS D. M. MORRISON, Manager. COURTENAY, B. C , Branch, OPEN DAILY. R. H. HARDWICKE, Manager. UNION BAY The Wise Real Estate Specialist looks* to the centre where transportation facilities abound. 5 to 20 Acre Blocks, adjoining the townsite $100 an Acre Easy Terms. No better proof that whnt we ofl'er is all right than is the fact that all the buyer* so Itir nie men wlm have lived at Union Bay for years, who intend waking their home with a good living in Fruit, Vegetables and Poultry. Ring up British Columbia Investments Ltd. HARRY IDIEN3, Manager PHONE 36. COURTENAY !• B<a ja vmXK- Get one, too, Three hundred and forty-five thousand nnd more Ford owners are getting maximum service at minimum cost. No matter for what purpose vou want, a car, you won't go wrung il' you buy a Ford. (let one, too. Six hundred dollars i-, the new prico of the Kurd runabout; the touring car is six fifty; the town car nine hundred—all f.o.b. Ford, Ontario (formerly Walkerville post o£fice),complete with equipment] Gel catalog nnil particulars from E. C. Emde, sole agent for Comox District, Cumberland, B.C. tttv, TSLAvr-FH. CUMBERLAND, B.C. LOVE CONQUERS All THINGS (BY ARTHUR APPLIN) Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, Lon-| dor., Melbourne and Toronto ^ .Continued) When did you see Soral last—since he himself wus nblo to tell you thai he was out ot the wry'.' llctherlnstoii asked. Tie night before you went to Cran- by, Carmen replied promptly; we saw him together lu this room- You can't imagine 1 ha\o sect him since? Throwing some ot the cushions iiVcio she made room for .-Ictherlng- ton on Uie thcslcrflelu. lie could not very well refuse to si: beside her and he was so near to solving the flrst of his dreadful problems that he was willing to talte nny risk. As soon as lie wus by her side, sho slipped her hand through his arm, then leaning towards hlm, took his cigarette away and threw it Into tlu flrepWce. Tlie subtle perfume which surrounded her acted liko n drug. It he had a secret to guard, this woman had ono toj That thought flashed like a warning through his brain. She ^new—everything, uud he—nothing! Tbe odds were all against him and her dreadful exotic beauty—her woman's wit and cunning and her fe'ulnino Instinct: swifter, sharper, surer diau man 9 reasoning. George, something has happened, she whispered—scruethlng big —- perhaps something dreadful Why on't you tell me. r.t's cruel to keep me ou the rack. Hetherlngton made no r^ply. How could ho tell her? niacins himself, he looked straight aud deep Into her eyes tempted for a moment to throw himself on her n.ercy—but—shrinking bach, stopped himself in time. They wore uncanny, they hypnotised hlm. Ob, you aro cruel! sho hurst out passionately. It you havo lost, we'll go away at once—I dou't care as long a: we arc together. I could even face poverty with you, lu'. 1 hava still got my Jewels. About a seek ago, I was so sure everything v.as all right. 1 road about thu accident la the newspaper and I felt th .t perhaps you had arranged— Hcth'i'ingtcN shivered That thought too had pursued hit—that he 1 id arranged .the accident, silenced thi only witness to tho cri:i.e Bister Lad accused him of committing—Intending to use It ua a blind Ca men came closer 10 him, still keeping his hand prisoner. Come, toll me, George—wlure Is Oscar Soral? It was no use fencing any longer. Hetherlngton was driven into a corner. Why are you so auxious to know? he stammered, to gain time. Carmen shrank back as if thc question had hurt her; cud there were both surprise and reproach ln Uer eyes. Because I love you—because ever sineo Boral commenced to dog your footsteps, I ha,'e been terrified. Why do J-ou keep mo on the rack? Tell mots he dead? Ii was his lite or yours. Tell me he Is Sen aud will never trouble us again'' I don't know. The strain was becoming terrific. Hethortsgton rcallz* ed dat be required all his strcugth physical as w-sll as mental if ever he had any doubts about his real Identity they were fast being dispelled. For every minute now it was being born upon him that ho possessed a dual per sonallty. tt wis appalling! Perhaps lt had not always been so? At any rato now there wer > varying emotions at war with one another, reason and instinct at loggerheads. He didn't know which to trust. What little hold he had managed to obtain on life was fast slipping away again, llight and wrong were becoming confused. He hoard himsel,' laugh. He was a modern Jekyll and Hyde. If there was one person ln tho world ECZEMA ITCHEB Until She was Nearly Crazy. Began with Watery Blisters. On Ears, Eyes, Hands and Ankles. Could Not Sleep for Scratching. Cuticura Soap and Ointment Cured. Drtiniwlck Bt.i Fredericton, N. D,—"I bad a very Pad caso ofooKoms, Tbo trouble |,,*naii s'llli »alcry Milters anil itched and Minwd until I »n« nfatly crazy. 10 was on my carp, oyos, hands and ankle*. 1 could not keep lim lied clothes over mo at night lor the smarting nail itching, My ears •muld well. 1 IfOUld scraldi niiilt tlioMood would run and then form a scab, I Wt as If I could tako a knife and cut tlio flesh on my hand«. It would UUdsuro my faco and make It smart and burn and swell. 1 could aot deep a* night for scratching. "I tried everything 1 heard of without gcltiug sny benefit. 1 used lota of homo remedies, such as lard and sulphur, nnd also waa treated for It. Then 1 Med Cuticura Soap and Ointment and thoy two 1110 urea*, tasc. I used them about four months and I »m happy to say 1 am nc-er iroublod now. H'he Cuticura Poap and Ointment cured 1110 completely." (Signed) Mrs. A. S. Thompson, Mar. 0, 101-'. Tho regular uso of Cuticura Hoap for toilet aud ball! not, only tends to preserve, purify and beautify the skin, scalp, hair and hands, but assists ln preventing Inflammation, Irritation and clogging ot tlm pores, the common cause of pimples, blockheads, redness and roughness, yellow, oily, in'otliy and otlier 1111- •rholesomoconditions of the skin. Outlcura Son »nd Cuticura Ointment «ro sold throughout the world. Liberal sample of lich mailed freo with 32-p. Skin Hook. Address post card l'ottcr Drug & Clam Corp. Pept. UO, Boston, V. S. A- W. N. U. »74 PRESIDENT SUSPENDER NONE SO-.EASY ' to whom le should confess everythini I New Kind of Wheat Discovered London.—A romantic story of the i discovery of a wonderful new wheat : by a pc-stmnn named Cook at Buck- deu, near Iluutlngto.. has Just como to light. j Three years sgo Mr, Cook was j walking through a wheat Held at Gravely and among the myriad wheat •! which wer bowing In the wind, ho .'detected one which was different from [the rest. to 1 was no doubt about her anxiet learn the truth. Could there he uny douht about her lova for him? ills soul writhed in usony. His wife!—and ho loved another woma:.! Ills wife—who waited impatiently to hear that ho was a murderer. What | J™***1! ,crop.' else? C He picked lt up and tool It homo as a curiosity. It was 0 largo ear of peculiar shape, thicken ing gradually toward the top with an extraordinary number of grains. The wheat was sown ln Cook's Garden and at harvest time he had a The ear was earc- ? The position was Intolerable, I tuUy flgj-ed and stored and tin* second irmen's arms crept around Ula 1 !?0»In? tooL *••■«•<? 01. hia allotment When through old age the bodily functions become sluggish Na-Dru-Co Laxatives give gentle, timely aud effective aid, without .discomfort or distress. 35c. a box at your Druggist's. 173 National Drag and Chemical Cc.olCssWste.Llralleii. s^,11 ,,1*11 a linn*, uivyi uiu."« 1,, , j — — neck-sin- lifted her laco close to his. J« j>ao now enough seel to sow near You arc afraid to tell ine I-ho escaped I>.' U"'"- fCl'es. .Mr. Cook stated in then, and wo aro In danger. I a» lnte- ie,v fiat he wns persuaded I tell you I don't know, he replied|,u*J1,™t,f.r "beat was not known fiercely. 1 never saw Oscar Soral aft- ' •- -• • •' er I reached Cranky—bul 1 believe that ho Is dead -that Is all 1 cau tell you. Releasing him, Carmen -ose from the chesterfield nn! commenced to walk up and down the room, Ilethor- Ington gave a sigh of relief and tumbling lu bin pocket foiiu.i and Ut another cigarette, his Angers trembling as he struck the match. Ills Wife rs- erciscd n vague hypnotic over hlm. Ha watched her as the moved to aud tro up and down the room. Save for the tru-fru of hor petticoats sho walked silently; her movements wero superbly graceful, liko thoso of an animal; every muscle of her body was brought into play. Sho reminded him of a tige.' pushing Us way through tho Jungle And as that flashed through his kr; Tho characteristics of the wheal are really wonderful. I cannot tlnd any type resembling this sort ci wheat. Tho shape of tho ear I. different from any 1 know. It Ib sturdy in growth and Is Inclined to he a little later than other ,vheats. It Is longer and grows thick and heavy at the top. ho stalled—memory awakening! If only he could remember, ho would not bo afraid to speak tho truth, to laco the worst that might befall hlni, even though lt were death. I know you're keeping something from me, George; it almost seems as though you aro afraid to tell me what has happened during (ho last week or two at Craiiby. still discuss tbo past. Suppose you tell mo what we aro going to do with tho future? If Oscar Soral Is really out of thc way, you will sell Cranhy and aettlo down ln London? I shall not sell Cranhy but I don't Intend to llvo there. 1 think I shall live abroad. barmen slopped in her walk and stared at hlm, her bunds resting lightly on her hips. And what arc you going to do with ine? Again ho looked at her. He got 6ome sort of grip on himself at last and bo was coming to swift sure decisions. But every moment problems arose which ho coula not .acklo off hand. You must please yourself. Suddenly Carmen flung hcr-elf on her knees lu front ot Hetherlngton. George, has Oscar Soral's death made you halo mc? Why aro you so cruel, what has changed you? I have changed then? Yes! Sho hid ber face In her hands. Hetherlngton wondered whether she wero acting. Oscar Soral stands between us even though ho bo dead. Sho looked up with a glad cry. Then he lb dead? 1 itnev/ it; why did you not tell uie at once? You were afraid to tell me, but have no fear, I love you novo than iver now. You won't go away and leavo nie, George, will you? Wherever I go you accompany me. lie was speaking like an automaton now—bis brain was working quickly and clearly. Ho would havo to tell Carmen everything, but he would put off doing so until they had gone far away, perhaps back to the country where he bad spent so many years of his lite. Then she should know tho tragedy which happens to him. I shall have to settle up my affairs in England; th.iv may tako a long time, he continued. Wo havo uo children. Ho waited a moment, but Carmen said nothing. We never shall now, I don't know what will happen to Cranhy Hall; sentiment provents my selling the old placo—perhaps I will give it away. Ho knew ho would givo It where he had already gtv-n his heart. Carmen had retreated 'rom him and was sitting at a little desk jngerlng a large purple feathered quill pen. If you go abroad again, George, you will go alone, you promised mo I should ro- nialh tn England and I intend remaining her . You understand that? I refuse tc go away again. Hope swelleC In his heart for a moment but died quickly; oceans might divide them—they would still he husband uud wife. Though he bid hlni- f.olf away iu tho wild fastnesses of India or the vast forest! of South America ke would still bo haunted by the dead body ot a man lying in his shroud of bracken on an English moorland; and there would ever livo in his heart tho picture of a girl who had taught him tho meaning of love. So he lt, ho aaid quietly. I must go, nothing will alter my decision. If you wish to live iu England, I've no objection. Carmen was keeping her face hidden now—sho was nervously biting the purple tip of the quill pen. Then you don't lovo me any longer? Hetliorlngton dared not reply. Ilo wondered whether her professions of IcVO had been quit.' sincere; If they were, ho wns treating her brutally; If they wero not — Ilcpo refused lo die. I-ovc which Etill played battledore and shutlle- COCk with light and wrong, gave birth to suspicion.. He lay hack in the chcsterlleld and finished lis cigarette boforo speaking. Thott he glanced at his watch. Forgive me, Carmen. If 1 seem to he treating you unkindly— you say I've changed and I am afraid it's true. Whether I have changed for better or worse neither of us cau know at present, but one day—coin I hope—I will explain, and I think you will understand and forgive inc. llo stood by her sldo and laid his hand on her shoulder. He had spoken from Ills heart. Throughout the Interview lie had been playing a pari —now ho was human—a Mesh und blood mau again. Carmen 'ooked up quickly and he: eyes were lender; ho almost thought he saw pity lu them— pity for hii.i. (To be Continuec) A woman who carried love of money to au Incredible extreme was Lady Margaret Jardino, sis'.cr of thc first Marquis of Queensbury. Although her husband was a rich ma,, Lady Margaret would actually carry foot passengers across tho littlo river Annan for a halfpenny, and whenever there was a fair or market day she would sit tin Ion the hanks of the streur all day Ion, waiting for customer.). She usually wore rags to save 1 cr clothes, but on the raro occasions when **he visited at 'where she packed up a. fow decent garments, which she slipped on before entering the house, exchanging them for her dirty one*, when leaving. On one occasion, ust before ono ot wo won't ] u.b recitals, Padeivwskl was stopped in tlio entrance hall by an excited lady. On, M. Padere.vsld, sho exclaimed, I am so glad to seo you! I want so much to heal' you play, hut they tell nie ere isn't a seat left. Now, do try to find 1110 a scat s r.-ewhore. I am sure they'll lot 1110 i* If you ask them to. Please! Paderewskl bowed very gravely. Madame, he said. I shall he delighted to help you. T'.ci\ is one seat in the hall ut my disp sal, aui you can take that if you care to. Oh, that's loo sweet of you! iho lady gushed. I'll take it wit' pleasure. Whero is it? At the piano! replied Paderewskl, Not His Fault At tho persuasion ot a travelling agent, a farmer had two lightning rods fitted to a cosily barn. But only a week or two later, during a violent thunderstorm, tho baru was struck by lightning and In a few hours all that remained of it was .1 heap of charred, black refuse. Next day the farmer sought out tin lightning rod agent. Pino lightning rods you sold mc! he shouted, llcie's my barn been struck hy lightning and burned to tho ground. What, said the agent. Struck by lightning? Yes, by lightning. In the day tune" No, at Jght. Last night. Tho agent's puzzled frown relaxed a little. Ah, he 6ait., it was a dark niglit, wasn't it? Well, wero tho lanterns burning? The agent stared In pretended amazement. No, said tho farmer, : never burn lanterns. Why, h.i eald, you don't mean to tell mo that you didn't run up lanterns on tho rods on dark nights? I never heard of auch a thing! shouted the farmer. Hun lanterns up! Why? Well, said tho agent, if you don't know enough to mako your lightning rods noti.itable you can't Mam.* me. THE TORTURES OF RHEUMATISM Driven From the System by Dr. Williams' Pink Pills The sufferer from rheumatism who has not gone about curing 'llmsclt in the right way must expect a return of the tortura wltb every change to cold or damp weather. It is not tho chance In tho weather that causes the rheumatism, but lt docs start tho aches aud pains, llhctimatism is a deep- seated disordc- of the blood. You cannot possibly euro it with outward applications, of hot fomentations as so many peoplo In their Ignorance of iho real cause it the trouble try to do. Rheumatism can only be driven out of tie system by driving out the pal* sonous acid in tbo blood. This can nlv !*•> don- hy making the blood supply rich, rod and pure. It Is In this way that Dr. Williams' Pink Pills cure rheumatism, even after other remedies have failed. These Pills mako rich, red blood, they go right to tho root of the trouble, and the pains aud aches are driven from the system and will not return 1 the blood supply is kept pure. That .' tho whole secret of curing rheumatism, and v you aro a sufferer begin to cure yourself to-dny by taking Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. Among the many sufferers from rheumatism who have heon cured by this medicine Is Miss Mary D. Kelly, South Dummer, Out. Miss Kelly jays: "Some time ago I had a very had at- tr.ck of rheumatism. At times 1 would bo confined to bed tor a couple of days and would seem almost paral- vsod with the intense* pain in my hack and legs. At such times I could not walk, aud my joints were stiff and swollen. I consulted different doctors and took their medicine, but did not get more thau temporary relief. At this time 1 neighbor advised mo '•> try Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, and I got a supply. Afler taking a fow boxes I found they were greatly helping mc, and I continued tlelr uso until the trouble completely disappeared. I can strongly recommend this niodicino to others who suffer as I did from the paiurs and tortures of rheumatism . You can get Dr. Williams' Pink I'ills through any dealer It medicine or bv mail, pos' paid at CO cents a box or six boxes for S2.S0 from The Dr Williams' Mcdlciuo Co., Brockville, Ont A medical professor wrote on the blackboard in hia laboratory. Professor Wilson informs his students that ho has this da; ■eon appointed honorary physical to his mnjest! tho ki;;g. In the courso ot thc morning be had occasion to leave the room, and found on his returr. that some wag had addeu to the announcement the words; God save the king. How's This ? We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh (hat cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. We, the undersigned, have known V. ,T. Cheney for the ln 1", years, and believe him perfect]}- li nn. tn nil businoss transactions and llnanclally able to curry out nny obligations made by his firm; NATIONAL HANK OF COMMTirtCB, Toledo, O. Hall's Catarrh Curo Is taken intoi-nall*-, acting directly upon the blood and llluc- vua surfaces of tlie system. Testimonials sent tree. Prico 75 cents per bottle. Sold by dll drUffftsts. Tako ITall's Family rills for constipation. Describing Gout A well-known clubman In the smoking room the otlier evening gave somo of hi fellow-members a picturesque description of tbo gout. You lie In bed, he said, with the gouty foot stretched out, and you feel as though tho sole of it was pressed against the bars of a roil--ot fire. In the middle of the ftirnaco Is a fellow with a gun loaded to tho muzzle with red hot needles. Presently ho lires thc gun at your foot and you feel the red-hot needles trav! up your leg i id come out nt the knee, not all at once, hut 'ike the animals went into Iho Ark, two by two. When tho last couple of needles have finished the course you Hnd yourself sweating with fear, and wondering how loug lt will bo before the fellow (Ires tho gun ugain. Presently you fiud lie Ib under contract to live it every few minutes, and you get ready for tho discharge. But you can never be said to get accustomed to It, because the blackguard loadi it with a new kind of red- hot needle every time, and sometimes adds half-a-dozeu red-hot cork-screws and that's gout. Who would patroulzo gout after that? There Is In Brooklyn a young recently married couple vvhc have been raving the usual half pathetic and wholly utilising experh-uces incident to lomewhat limited means nnd total iucxp ilento. Last Saturday there was a .l'lch in the delivery of tho marketing, and Sundav found them with a practically empty larder. When (liiinci timo came tho young wiio bunt into tears. Oh, this is horrible' she wept. Not a thing iu tho house fit for a dog io cat. I am going homo to mamma. If you don't mind, dear, tho husband exclaimed, as he visibly brightened and reached for his hat, I'll go with you. The Word 'Picnic' Few people know the original meaning of the word 'picnic.' It Is to be found set out ln Tbe London Times of a hundred ysa's ago. A picnic supper consists of a var- ely of dishes. The subscribers to this entertainment have a bill of fare presented to them, with a number against each dish. The lot which he draws obliges him to furnish the dish marked against It, which he either takes wilh him in his carriage or sends by a servant. Tho proper variety Is preserved by the talents of tho maltre d'hotel, who forms the hill of fare. As the cookery Is furnished hy so many peoplo of fashion, each strives to excel, and thus a HBlc supper not only gives rise to muclrpTensant mirth, but generally can boast ot the rellnetiicnt of the art. Hard and soft corns both yield to Holloway's Corn Cure, which is entirely safe to use, t.nd certain and satisfactory Ir. ils action. The snpo-'lniicntcnt of a certain Sunday school ln thc Midlands, who had attained n good position, waB trying to show his boys that bo had gained it by total abstinence. He gave thom several instnii-C whero men had ..ost their places through i ink, and he had been fortunate enough lo gain those places. At thc close of the nduross he said: Now, boys, to what do I ow my present position? Much to his surprise the hoys cried lu chorus. Drink, sir! Senator Cullom ot Illinois, gets a good laugh out of the stoi.' ho tells about an old lady who, although she is a resident of his state, bas a eon in Montana. One day thc senator m the old indy, and knowing that tho son wa the appie of "-cr eye, not to say her very heart hones, he inquired as to how the boy was doing. Ho was surprised to see that the woman dissolved Into a storm of tears. Why, wkalV. the mailer'.' asked Mr. Cullom. Ho Just writ me, said the old lady, that he's d.no been sent to tho legislature. 1 don't now for what or for how long, but I prays to God they will bo easy on him. Did your daughters marry well? Not exactly. Ono marrl. ' a farmer, and another marrlet an ultlmato consumer; hut tho third mny make up for all that. How 60? She's engaged to a middleman. He's a mean man. How so? When his little girl begs for nn Icecream sundae he oska her if Bhe wouldn't rather havo a gold watch when she's nineteen. He had just reached tho philosophical stage when he slipped Into a restaurant foi a bite to eat. Ho ordered ond then sat slariug ahead, quietly thoughtful ln expression, and waited. It Is admitted he did sonic waiting too. What happened to his order couldn't bo uriderBtoot outside tlio pe-ullar restaurant kltchci, hut he spent half an hour sitting thero "taring ahead of him. At last it came. As the waiter put the order beforo him, bo started from his deep studs', as 1. bo had forgotten he had an order coming. Then, looking up at the fair transporter of edibles, he said: You don't look a day older! Worms sap the strength tnd undermine the vitality of chllcr' .. Strengthen them by usliu' Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator to drive out tbo parasite. One day an old farmer came Into a city store and asked to see 60tne clocks. The clerk shs-wed him Bomo eight-daj clocks, which bo told him would run eight days without winding Tiio inrmer looked perplexed for a minute and laid: Yes, but if they will run eight days without wlnnln' how long will they run lt you wind em? Is Bonrhead n.uch of a wilier? No, I think not; he's got to find a desk. Try Murine Eye Remedy If you have Red, Weak, Watery Eyc3 or Granulated Eyelid6. Doesn't Smart —Soothes Eye Pain. Druggists Soil Murine Eye Remedy, Liquid, 25c, SOc. Murine Eye Salve in Aseptic Tubes, ■ 25c, SOc. Eye Books Free by Mail. ! »» lye Tonle —a. far All Iy»i Msrt N.nl C«r» Murine Ho Remesljr Co.. Chic Burned at the Stake As lato as tho end of tho eighteenth century coiintcrfeltei wero publicly burned at the stake in London. On March 18, 178.1, Chrlstianio Murphy was executed'at Newgate tower, London, for tho c.-imt of coining. She w-as bound to tho ..take seated on a stool, the main tlo being con' around the neck. Thc funeral pyre was then lighted by the executlone' and his deputies, one of the latter of whom Anally Jerked the stool from under thc wretched creature, allowing tho weight to fall tn her neck. Within forty- eight minutes the body wa" entirely reduced to ashes and buried in a hole on tho BPOt whero tho execution took place. Father always spolb everything, said Miss Gladys Cunn-ox, tearfully. I'll never again tell him whon anybody proposes to mc. What has he done." When Union Pucash aske.l for my baud I told hlm to ask father. And when ho called, father looked through a card index and Bald: There are three ahead of you, but I don't think ..„„' ,-r .ie*,, will BUlt. Com'', around pest Thursday. An Explanation A quack doctor was holding forth about liis medicines to a rural audience. Yes, gentlemen, ho said, I have Bold theso pills for .vor twenty-five years, and nevel heard of a word of com- plalnt Now. what docs that prove? Pi ., . nice !n Ihe crowd came:— I i **n tell no tales We believe MINARD'S LINIMENT It, the best: Mathlas Foley, Oil City, Ont. Joseph Snow, Norway, Me. Charles Whouten, Mulgrave, N.S. Rev. R. 0. Armstrong, Mulfciavo, N.S. Piprre Landers, seur., . Pokcinouche N.B. Thomas Wasson, Sheffield, *\'.B. Pat had ,'olncd the navy and was being drilled with Ids shipmates ou a pier. Fall in! -amc the order. Immcd lately Pat fell Into the water. Two deep! was thr next i der. Pat (sputtorlnt in the water)— Bad scran to ye! Why didn't y!z tell mo lt war too deep beforo 01 tell in? k WOIDERFUL DISC0K1Y Ad eminent scientist, the other day. gave his opinion that the most wonderful discovery ot recent years was the discovery ef Zam-Buk. Just think! As soon as a single thin iayer of Zam-Buk is applied to a wound or a sore, such Injury is insured against blood poison 1 Not one species of microbe has been found that Zam-uua does not kill! Then again. As soon as Zam-Buk Is applied to a sore, or a cut, or to skin disease, lt stops the smarting That is why children aro such friends of Zam-Buk. They care nothing tor the science of the thing. All they know Is that Zam-Buk stops their pain. Mothera should sever forget this. Again. As soon as Zam-Buk is applied to a wound or to a diseased part, the cells beneath the skin's surface are so stimulated that uow healthy tissue Is quickly formed. This forming of fresh healthy tissue from Mow Ib Zam-Buk's secret of healing. Tho tissue thus formed is worked up to tho surface and literally casts oft the diseased tissue above It. This Is why Zam-Buk cures are permanent. Only the other day Mr, Marsh, ot 101 Delorlmler Ays., Montreal, called upon the Zam-Buk Co. and told them that for over twenty-live years ho had been a martyr to eczema. HU hands were at one time so covered with sores that ho had to sleep lu gloves. Four years ago Zam-Buk was Introduced to him, and In a few months It cured him, Today—over three years after his curs of a disease be had for twenty-five years—he Is still cured, and has had no trace of any return of the ecsemal AU druggists sell Zam-Buk at 60c. box, or we will aend freo trial box tt you send this advertisement and a lc. stamp (to pay return postage). Address Zam-Buk Co.. Toronto. THIS ba HOME DYE that lANYONEi DYOU kThe Guaranteed "ONE DYI for* ** All Kinds of Cloth. j i CImo, Sltnplt, No Ourm of MIstakM. TRY ' J. ITI Send tot Fr«« Color C.rJ and Booklet, |Tta«;obasvs|.IUclul4soBCo.Un>llod^loal*ital , Ship your Furs and Hides to B. LEVINSON, 281-283 Alexanc'tr Ave., Winnipeg Writj for Price List anc Shipping Ta^s A Lot to the Young Man Elizabeth ami Amelia were chatting about a young man whom they both knew. I can't mako anything of young R-.lston, he's so stupid, said Elizabeth. Why, I don't thin': so, said Amelia. He has a lot ln him wheu you know him, Has lie? rejoined Elizabeth. Well, then, I'm sure it's a vacant lot. Suspenders are one of tho novelties ln this scaso. ,i fall attire for women. It will lako them yenrs to acquire men's resourcefulness lu Improvising nails, safety plus and toothpicks as a subs'.!lute when a loose button loses its Benso of responsible ity- I saw Jinks Just now, and lie seemed much put out. Ho is; hl» landlord Is just niter Dispossessing hlm! ADDRESED TO WOMEN IS YOUBS A Case of "Nerves!" Hot flashes, dlsslness, faintlnj spells, backache, headache, Ssrtog-ilowi; p.lM,«.rTOMMU-»lfar..™ptomi •flrregBUrlty and feiMlo dlstorbsaeu sad us net beyoad mum. «.«. Favorite Prescription li thst »t a famous physician omuualljr •xparlsBud In th* trMtl»« of wonwn'a punllar allmanU. For ioitjTears Unas beon racomiaondod to aoffaring womankind, -ttoswndi of womra «»n hmsritawa to IU banollcis! qualitm. Porhapa Its aid la all that li ret-ulnd tt niton to too porfoct »"»"l> and atKiwu. 8*?U tToMno to «t, wilti Or.«. V. Plmi'i. Batik-. 1 AM NOW CUBED ...u,,,., -—ttrl tt so. wbo .lim MM ni . rslink ran (or four llsl-o. YOUHDHTJGCIST CAN j»WJ»MnrOg IN LIQUID OB TABLET mTOSM TTTV. TST,,\\'TVF.R. CTTMBERLAND, B.C (<f •MMLtMMtMMMMMMi The .Army of Constipation Is Growing Smaller Eni-y Day. • CARTER'S UTTLE LIVER PILLS in responsible—they Bot only give leliel— they permanently cute Coestiea* im. Mil. liomuso ihemfoi SiHm. ^^^^^ suss, Indigestion, SicJ Headache, Sallow Slut, Small POL Small Doae, Small Prica. Genuine must leu Signature immmsmmmmtwmmms Tne .Soul of a Piano is Action. Insist on the "OTTO HIGEL" Piano Action the FREE TO ALL SUFFERERS. I ■ rtnlMl'OUroPMITr'lltfKIIOWrair'tlOTTHItl.UIV Srrn (raa tio-iir, iuddir, miroui diiiaim, ionic wtaiNttue.tactaa.tHM itunio«i,MLH ■tilt fer m PRII MOU. Tilt HOST INSTRUCTIVE MOtCAL IOOIIVIIWIITTIN.lt fRLllALtfAMIIhMI WANTED at once I'M-nona to work for ui lu spare time at homo. No experience renuireil with our NEW ART COLORING PROCESS K-ikv anl fascim-tlni work. Good pay. No canvassing. Write for Instructions (froe). COMMERCIAL ART STUDIO, SIS c ,liege Street. Toronto, Canada Her 8oicTer Dad Mrs. Johnson was all excitement Her husband was a Cordon Highlander, and she had an Invitation to visit hira in barracks in Scotland. You'll soon see daddy now, she said to her six-yea.-old little daughter, as tho express hore them to their destina.ion. On arrival, at the harr..cks Sirs. Johnson was Informed that hor husband was on sentry duty. One of the soldiers pointed him out to her, hut of course, they cou'.d not approach hlm. The child eyed her ' ddy with big round eyes full of wonder as ho paced up and down t1 o square, rifle on shoulder, in his regimental kilt. There's daddy! cried the mother. The child, however, was too lost in this amazing spectacle to answer, but at last It camo out. Mamma, sho said, In a childish treble, hut with a strictly confidential nir, If daddy finds the man who stole his trousers will he glva mc that Iicklo frock I DON'T HAVE RHEUMATISM Get GIN PILLS Now and be free ot pain all winter. Mr. Robert Wilson, of HardfleU, N.D., says: "It affords me great pleasure to convey, not only to you but nlso to all sufferers from Backache and Rheumatism, the great relief I have obtained from the use of GIN PILLS to anyone suffering as I did." BOc. a box. 0 for $2.50. Sample free if you write National Drug and Chemical ('o. of Canada Limited, Toronto. 210 Minard's Liniment Cures Dandruff CANCER ■3M _ Book IVo. 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FXCELSIOR Excelsior Tly Dominion For AgennloH n at Winnipeg, Vancouver. LIFE INSURANCE CO. Assets *3,000,000.00 Ins1- -ance 518,500,000.00 ABSOLUTS Security fa Policy Holdera Policy Forma Approved Insurance ply to I*rot lltlllU'll'tUI. epartment Made a Mistake Th* lube-car gave n lurch. The young man ivlio li.itl just risen from his sent, lout Ills balance, The tube- em- stopped with a jerk; The young man eat town automatically ln the fashionable liuly's "up. She begun to shriek In llils wise: .You conleuiptlblo pup! I wish you to understand that I am not a lamppost or a piece of furniture to be! clung to for support, You have no] right to crowd In anil tear other people to. pieces With your big. clumsy hands. You pitiful clown, you! You; aren't fit lo bo allowed among nice, quiet well-dressed people! You un* mannerly bumpkin! You deserve to be— Excuse me, madam, broke ln the oung man, you have mado n mistake. A mistake? domando.l the lady, her eyes flashing with auger. What do you mean? TUl' man . ma'am, roplh-n tlio 1 inn not. your husband. yount Too Suddti. This Is ?o sudden! As ho hoard the girl speak these words Ilio astonished young man rose to his feet In bewilderment. Sudden! be repeated; did I hear nright? Moid than two years ago 1 believe it was, that 1 lirst met you. For several months after that I only saw you occasionally; then gradually, very gradually, I increased my visits. It took six mouths to get on a formal calling basis; It took six mouths more to he a regular visitor; six months moro to call yo'i by your Christian name, and it is only during tlio last icw months that I have ventured wilh many misgivings oven to hold your hand. And now. aftor all thia gradual development of my lovo you tell mo that my loelnratlon Is so sudden. Uo you cull this Sudden? I do, indeed, she said calmly. But, ir what reason' The young lady answered with some degree of hiiutem.. Simply this, she replied. I hardly Imagined yon would dare to speak to me liko this for another two years at leas*., considering your present salary. A Ready Weapon Against Pain — There is nothing equal to Dr. Thomas' Dielectric Oil when well rubbed In. It penetrates the tissues and pain disappears before it. There is no known preparation that will reach tho spot quicker thnn this magic Oil. In eon- sequence it ranks lirst among Knl- -lai unices j ments now offered U tlie public and is Baskateon, | accorded lirst place among ull Its com pctitors. Usee1 Diplomacy A certain gushing lady took her four-year-old daughter to a photographer. Tho little one could not be mado to sit still. The camera-man was ns nice and suave ns lie could be, nnd callod the child all tlie sweet, endearing names ho could think of, while using every device ol gentle persuasion to make the little wriggler keep est 111. Finally ho turned to the despairing mother and said: Madam, you will leave your darling nlonc with mo a few miuutes, I think I ca.. succeed In taking her lovely face to perfecttoi' The methei withdrew for » short time. Soon tho photographer sum. motied her back and exhibited a highly satisfactory negative. When they reached homo, tho mother asked: Nellie, what did that nice gentleman say to you when I left you alone with him? Well, he thatd, lisped Nellie, if yon don't tiiit stbill, you ugly, squlnteyed monkey, I'll l.halce the life out of your carcnth. Tho I sthat very stbill, mamma. Dragged Down by Asthma. The man or woman who Is continually subject to asthma is unfitted for his or iter life's work. Strength departs and energy is taken away until life becomes a dreary existence. And yet this is needless. Dr. ,T. D. Kellogg'B As'lima lleinody has brought a great change to an army of sunVrei's. It relieves the restricted air tubes and guards against futuro trouble. Try it. King's Son as Portsr A well-known Park cafe has for IU porttr the Bon ot a king. Ho to Oul- hero Behonztn, th» (on of Kinf Gl» Gl», nnd brother of that dusky monarch o? Dahomey who gavo France a great deal ot tronblo. Prlnc* Befcon- zin who now opens the cafo door to customers, Is thirty-seven years of ag* and bos had a distinguished military career, lie has taken part ln twenty-eight campaigns, was seriously wounded II three battles, mentioned thirteen times ln despatches, and gained tho military medal and eleven decorations. He went to Paris two years ago '< demand a pension. His request was not granted. Then he demanded employment. Again he met with a re- bnff. Tho government would not oven Winchester Repeating Shotguns are ' eWorld Beatera 565 stralgM anil 9S per cent fori over 4000 targets aro records made I with Winchester Repeating Shotguns that have never been approached by! any other gun. When tt is remember-1 ed that shooters of the greatest skill; aro dally giving demonstrations of tho shooting qualities of tlie m .ny differ- ent makes of guns, but bave yet beet. unable to equal these records, the only | conclusion that can be formed la that no other mako of shotgun bas the pattern, ponetratien and accuracy that tho Winch- ster has. This conclusion Is being confirmed almost dally by the result* of the different trap shooting tournaments throughout tlio country. A sun's performance at „!i„. MsK !» -i,.— .. -. .V Ithe trap Is a criterion of Its value fori pains darted thro- Sat".tobacc^hZon0' the* ^|«*-»*»* "nd llenc° '"—"I -* V •«*• and SORE CHEST CURED IN ONE NIGHT Proke up a heavy Cold, Relieved Pain In tl<e Side, Stopped an Irritating Cougi. "Anyone that ftoci through all that 1 suffered last winter will appreciate tho vuluo of a remedy that cures like Nerviline cured me " These are the npeulng words of the solemn declaration of fl. P. Yon Haydea, the we.l- known violinist "My work kept me out late at night, and playing ln cold. draft? places 1 rought on a seven colli that settled on my chest. I had harsh, racklni, cougQ and severe Urgent Call It was an hour or more after mid- Light. Thero was a furious ringing at thc door-hell. A few minutes elapsed, ar.d then a heail was thrust out of a second-storey window. What do you want? This is where Mr. Speedier lives, isn't it? Yes, I'm Mr. Speech... You delivered a particularly Interesting address b'efor. the Advancement of JIanklud Club tliL evening on 'The Dead of 1905'? I did. You spoke of a noted man, named Aiclbiares McCrlbbeny.' I want you to tell me whether lie was a Protestant o a Roman Catholic? lie was a Protestant. What— That's all I waut to know. I'm shorthand reporter that took down the speech and I couldn't toll from my notes whetlnr you said that at the nge of twenty-seven ho entered Ihe ministry or a monastery. Ever so much ob.lged to you. Good-night! Finally he donned a livery, pinned the medals and deco-atlc in he had gained as a gluing man on his breast, and now stands day and night swinging a cafe door. IllUlf IMtn. copymofisa nFSir.u^l u^-^em-—T^H^T^^iiSy!] STANLEY LIOHTFOOT ■•ATBNT sWLICITOa AND ATTOBNIV LUMSDIN ■LDS.WYmoV1) TORONTO. snttre ro* rttm. *""'*' M.nn. LADIES WANTED • _ . congenial needlework at home; DO ARTISTIC, — —t at home; male* from threo to five do—rs per day decor- atlng cushion tops. Armour Art Co., Dept. II.. rirt'dalbuh.* Bloc!.. Winnipeg. Looking Forward Grcenboy—It seems to me the limit In amusements has been reached. Drydad—Ob, no! There's always Something new. Grcenboy—Well, do you look forward to any notable' novelty in thc near future? llrydatl—Sure! t expect sooner or later to enjoy W. J. Bryan as a yod- eler. >ho, Tlie umpire calks a foul, snid yet not a fenlher do I see. Correct! he answered; even so! but this Is a picked nine, you know! iMi! you altend Ih.t terrible play? I did. And was It as Immoral .is you had fccen led to hope? --" DODD'S KIDNEY k PILLS , SOc. a box or six boxes for $2.50, at all dealers, or The Dodda Medicine Company, Limited. Toronto. Canada. A weary and dejected theatrical troupe, alter an unsuccessful trip, arrived iu a small New Jersey town, fair-sized audience witnessed the first performance without furor, although thero was enough handclap' ping io arouse the troupe's wavering spirits. The leailh.g mun promptly stopped to tlie footlights after the lirst net nnd bowed profoundly, but Btlll tho clapping continued As ho wont behir i! the scones he encountered an Irish stage hand. I guess that's some acting, said the Thespian, throwing out bis chest proudly. What d'yez mane, th' I.andclappln'? inquired the Irishman. 7,'hy, surely. How better could they sho"' their appreciation of my acting? That's not appreciation, man. said the stage hand, that's thc audience killing mosquitoes. On one occasion Dr. Fraho's Warner wns trying to bring back lo consciousness a woman who had had a paralytic stroke. His efforts seemed to ho In vain. For a time hor utterances woro only the ravings of delirium but all nt once sho sat up ln I,id and looking straight at Dr. Warner, she cried out: Oh, yon funny old man. Alii said Dr Warmr, cheerfully. Now she's beginning to talk sense. A western physician has two children, Ernest and Alice, aged nine and eleven respective!}. Recently the doctor and his wifo made a week-end trip to the country leaving the children at home witli tlio servants. They were lo return Monday night- on "a train due at 10 o'clock. The children wanted to meet thom at the depot, and of courso received definite instructions not to do so. When tlio parents arrived at 11.30 their train being an hour and a half late, tbey were surprised to And Ernest and Alice walling for them, and alt alone. The mother rushed forward to expostulate, but wns cut oft* by tho shrill voice of Alice crying: Hurry up, mother. Don't stop to talk. Tlie taxi's up to J7.00 already. Minard's Liniment for sale everywhere ■ we Archbishops The Archbishop of Canterbury is primate of all England nud therefore takes precedence of the Archbishop of York-, who is enly primate of England. This very nice distinction was mado several centuries ago on account of a very bitter dispute arising between the two functionaries as • to which should precedo tho other. Tiie matter was settled by conferring precedence upon the Archbishop of Canterbury, the two titles being also bestowed at tho Banio time. GRANULATION OFTHE EYELIDS Is Cured by Dr. Chase's Ointment- Scores of Uses for tbe Great Soothing, Healing Ointment Most people know Dr. Chase's Ointment best ns a cure for eczema and itching plies. Nor is this to be won dercd at wben you think ot the remarkable record made ln tills class of cures. But there are scores of other U3es for this ointment which are only discovered when lt Is kept constantly at hand. Mrs. Marlin, 13 Carroll street, Toronto, formerly of Bowmanville, Ont., writes: Wo havo used Dr. Chase'B Ointment for years, r,nd found It Invaluable in treating skin irritations and all sorts of burns and o-ounds. In fact, we would not bs without lt In tho house, lt is a most excellent treatment for granulated eyelids, from which I suffered without finding anything to help me." Wherever there Is itching of tiie sklu or a sore that refuses to heal you cnu use Dr. Chase's Ointmeh; with full assurance that lt will prove entirely satisfactory. 60 cents a box, all deal- ers, or Etlniatisoii, Bates & Co., Limited, Toronto. He Got the Seats A large and pompous person, wearing a high hat, a long coat, yellow spats and a congenial sneer for several days made himself obnoxious around a Washington hotel a while ago. lie announced 'that ho was from New York, ragged the bellboys, Jawed the clerks, cussed tho service, roared at tlie food, complained about his room and the elevator nnd tho tele- phono uud the bar and everything else. One afternoon he walked over to the porter and said: Hero, you! I'm going to quit this town and go back to New York where I can get some decent service. I want you to buy me two seats In a parlor car on tlio four o'clock New York train. Cet me two seats and meet mo at tlio station with the tickets. I want ono chair to sit. In and one to put my feet on. Tlio seats were deliverel at the train just before tho train pulled out. One of the seats was In ear No. 3 and tlie otlier was located in car No. 4. officially endorsed by the I'.S Ordnance Board as 'possosslng the advantages claimed by tlie manufacturers.' Over 450,000 of theso guns have been sold up to the present tlm and the demand Increases day by duy, A Winchester Repeating Shotgun means a good score at the trap or a successful day In the field, lt tlie shooter has any ability at all. Echoes of the Opera What did you hear at the opera? inquired Mrs. Saunders when her hua- band returned from London. You wrote me Mary was going to bare a box full of friends last night. Sho did so, said Mrs. Saunders. Well let me see. I heard tbat the young man Henry's oldest girl Is engaged to bas two thousand pounds salary, and that he'll never save a penny of it aftor he marries her. And I heard that If Mrs. enord doesn't attend to her son before it's too late he wont have a friend left among either th* young fellows or the girls. Then 1 heard something about skirts; kind of uncertain talk tbat was, and 1 couldn't make much of lt; and then there was a full account of somebody's wedding and tlie presents. I didn't catch the name, but lt wasn't anybody we know. I heard one really pretty piece of music sung by a lady and gentleman. I couldn't see them on account of Mary and her two friends being in front with their heads close together, but two of them singing together that wny, wltb real powerful voices, tbey drowned out tlio talk. The whole concert was very nice, hut I nm telling you what I heard, said Mr. Sanders, mildly as his wife showed signs of exasperation. That's what you asked me. In Sydney, South Australia, a sum of $500,000 is to be provided annually by Parliament for the use of men who desire loans 'o enable tliem to build a dwell.ng house or enlarge ono already in their possessl' or to discharge mortgages on tlieir homes. The law requires that those who benefit by this fund shall earn Tour-fifths of their income by actual personal ex. ertlon, nnd that Ihey shall not have an Income of more than $1,500 a year. Well Fixed Howlitt—Hns she any visible means of support? I''oulitl-*H.is she? Say, did you ever see her in oae of tho<*e silt skirts? The New Office Boy Ho tries and tries nnd tries again And Iries and tries with might anil inaln And tries and tries, tlie little man, To do as little as lie can. "Sume HA'E MEAT, ANO GANNA EAT" W. N. U. 974 Relieved The .Mother—If you aro polite, my dear, and have good tasto In dress, and marry discreetly, I shall be perfectly satisfied. The Daughter (aged twelve)—Then I don't need nn education! Isn't that lovely! So Bobby Hums tersely describes the rich, but still poor, dyspeptics. Uut tlieir case is uot now so desperate as when Burns wrote. For tbe man who has the food now can cat without suffering for it, if he jnst follows the meal with a Na-Dru-Co Dyspepsia Tablet. These remarkable tablets banish the troubles of the chronic dyspeptic—tbe man wbo is bilious—the sufferer from heartburn, gas ou the stomach or occa. lional indigestion. You can eat hearty meals of wholesome food—aud digest them, too—if you take Na-Dru-Co Dyspcp.ia Tablets. Compounded by expert chemists, after probably the best formula known to medical science, tbey are quick and certain iu their action, giving prompt relief from ail forms of stomach trouble, toning up and strengthening the digestive organsaud bringing about permanent cures. A man isnoitrongerthanhUstouiaeh. Fit yourself for your best work by taking Na-Dru-Co Dyspepsia Tablets. 50c. at your druggist's. National Drag ■ml Chemical Co, of Canada, Limited, Montreal. ,,» His Grac; Ungracious. Not without difficulty, the young IlilUe of Kirlghtbrldse — familiarly known as tlie Nlgbtbtrd - had been ps.s'utided to accept an invitation to lunch at the commodious and well-appointed residence of Mr. fiolls Rasher, the Soap Emperor. Toward the end of the meal the genial soap emperor grew more and more depressed. Not ono of his treasures bad evoked the faintest flicker ot ducal approval. In a frenzy or dospali, Mr. Rasher played his trump card, some priceless Napoleon brandy, declared by the greatest connoisseurs to be the finest liquor lhat ever a gourmet could desire. Unable to retain himself longer, old hasher bent across the table with bulging eyes. I What do you think of this brandy! Duke? ho askod with tremulous genial-1 ity, Not bad, eh? The Night-bird slightly opened one eye. steadied liis nio-ioele, and favored bis host with a blank stum. Er-no-not very, he languidly replied, i Seven Daughters Enough A lecture was glvei 011 the evil of great wealth. In the audience was a man known to the lecturer. The man was tlio father of seven girls, and tbo lecturer pointed to him as au example. Think, said the lecturer, of being the proud .'atl.er of seven daughters.! Think who is the happier—the man with a hundred thousand dollars cr the man who is the father of sewn! daughters. I 1 will nsli you, Mr. Sheldon, who do I you think Is the happier? said thei lecturer, pointing to tlie subject of; Ills argument. j The man nrose and said: Weill sir, I think that a mar with seven I daughters lc the happier—a man with j the money worries for more; a man ! with seven daughters never does. A certain class of shopkeepers try to force their wnres upon passers-by. A traveler determined to teach one of those a lesson. The offender was a clothing dealer, and bad a wny of almost dragging people Into Ids place. One day the traveler stopped for a moment to examine a coat hanging ln front of the establishment, when out darted the clothier, who asked: Won't you try on oue of those coats? I don't know but I will, responded the traveler consulting bla watch. I have some time to spare. Yea. Ho went in; but no matter how often he found hij flt, he callei for more coals, Finally, when be had tried on thirty or mon, he looked at Lis watch and resuming his own garment, walked out of tbe shop, -aylng as Le went: lood day, s.ld chap, I won't charge anything for what I've doue. I be-] lieve In a innL who'll oblige another) whon he can. If I'm over this way' again, and you hare any moro coats to try on, I'll do all I can to help you. Nerviline. I rubbed lt In ob my neclt, _ cl.est and shoulders, morning and night, and all tbe pnln disappeared, nenllzlng that such a heavy cold bad run down my system, I took i-'erro- zone at meals, nnd was completely built up and rtringthened. Since us* li.g Nerviline I have uo more colds or pleurisy, and enjoy perfect health." It's because Nervilino contains the purest and most healing medicinal principle*, because lt lias tho power of sinking through tie pores to the kernel of tb* pain—these are Ibe reasons why It breaks up colds, cures lumbago, itlffncEs, neuralgia, sciatica, and rheumatism. Refuse nny substitute your dealer may BUggest—insist on Nerviline only. Large family nlze bottle, BOc; trial size i!5c; nil dealers, or Th* Catarrliozone Co., Buffalo NX, and Kingston, Ont. Breaking Off tou say you occasionally one of your wife's cigars? Yes; I dug them up the ot and they aro a great help present situation. What li that? I am trying to quit tobacco good. smokier day In my for Most of the students in thc school ot experience are forced to study eoonomy. Mandolins, h bttutifiil MANDOLIN, wilt, ni nts of miplf iiul liiroll, itti colurfj stripi between nut mi^lt dps md tides. Ebon* on'izeia fingerboard, witli inlaid position dots and jjii»rd-j-i*i«». set off with inlaid butterfly. Filled wifll patent tieads and nlalttt-pUttd Uil- p.Msf. With Hill Mandolin wo ln- cluda a liamlson.e g.'ecn frii cast*, instruction book, liming pipes, cxd- sat of strings, fingerboard chart and certificate entitling ijou tn complete count of Instruction. Tins outfit complete for %'\M. Tins is only one of tlu- Ouffiii listed in our big Musical hnujclo^cdiii . f Olll.rld.,,Jl.lms!™i„J?.ril)lo$l.,l tA Vial'ma from $J,6B lo SI Iii WT Guitara from J2.9!i lo Sfiii * . Banjoa (,-ora $'1.50 to $211 V.' at-jo* Cornfti from $7.25 lo $165 Send for our big Ivlnsical En- cijclopedia, Claxton's Musical Treasures, tlie mosl complete book on Musical Goods issued in Canada. It's FRUE. What It la Cpmlng To What do you think of our bridge club? You have some excellent material in It. How do you manage to secure such good players? We pattern after the baseball people and maintain efficient scouts. It Isn't the easiest thing In tho world to transform duty Into desire. 'IYT/IWB tWMtS/C 303 YONGE 51 .'ORONTO, CANADA. PATENTS Patent Your Ideas—No rli-lny nnd we will sol] If .or you If tlia iuca lias merit. Send sketch for free report. Information on patents nml list of Inventions wanted mallei! roe.— J. A. MAC- MURTRY * CO., Patant Attorneys, 15c Boy Straat, Toronto, Canada. Protect Your Baby Keep out cold draughts—save baby many a cold and sickness. >£RFECTION „ Smokeless _^*\ Mra. A'augli.in was out. Shopping j ono morning, and upon Met- return home sho nuked Annie, htr maid, .'f there hnd been any callers during her I absence. I Yes, mum, replied the mistress. Who callod? Inquired llie mistress. Sirs. Cnssidy, mum, said the girl, Mrs. OflSSldy? repeated Mrs. Vaughan thoughtfully, why, i don't i know any Mrs, Cnssidy. No, mum, nnsworei Annie. Bhe didn't come to see you, mum; alie camo to sec u j. All during the cold fall and winter months a Perfection Smokeless Oil Heater keeps the house warm. It can be carried from room to room—wherever you go. Warms up bathroom or parlor in next to no time. The Perfection bums nine hours on a single gallon of oiL Easy to clean and rewick. No smoke or smell. Stock carrUd at all chief point* For best results use ROYALITE OIL THE IMPERIAL OIL CO., Limited Toronto Ottawa Halifax Montreal Si. John Winnipeg Calgary Vnncourav l-Mmonton Saskatoon •"■mWW-?ri'*T*w*? '"-'■" 'm fc>oi<<oiso»ic»<e»icx*as.c-;0-c*iOs musintoi io»onooOBOil A Q 5 For the convenience cf customers a * we will be open evenings on * j Monday, Tuesday and Wed- Q 0 fl fl S nesday. | Wishing you the Compliments of jj the Season. Simon Leiser and Co., Ltd. Q I ;-»ax»'Ois«»sTOk«3<i-.^-:;-^^.---oc»*^ta«ai*o>ieai>sT3i»t3< SUGGESTIONS Ladies Collars In till the newest designs, put up in separate Imxes, n inns acceptable gift. Prices from 35o. t-> fi each. Ladies Hair Ornaments A 1'ery choice selection itud iti very reasonable prices, .Isk to see them, Fcoin 35c to $:i.o0. Ladies Gloves Perrins make in rail the li-st shades and the best quality even/pair Guaranteed at $1,50 a pair, Ladies Silk Waists A large aud select «**sortment >:' J u t lift (ii:'{ 11 a t inodernte prices. Ladies Quilted Silk Dressing Gowns In crimson, daintily embroidere; price £.".50 each. Linen Table Centres Circulaar heavily embroidered; 05c. each Children's Hats and Bonnets I in dainty designs for the lahf, juices 50c. to $1.25 Alar ae assortment of photo frames at great]// reduced prices, If j< u have ui y diii'cully lo n ake n choice let us liely you in suggesting suitable and appropriate gifts. Simon Leiser & Co. LIMITED "The Dig Store" Phone ,i<s - 1 MB, IM-AA UBH^'UUJUlaUiisAJMl) int.*. ek 'y.f'.wcmama^k s ilk & raney Goods oitable for Presents C. Sing CHINATOWN, West Cumberland Branch Store at Bevan the and com- 'WATER ACT" AND AMENDING ACTS Before the Board of Investigation. In the Matter of Bush Creek, Black Creek, Buttle Lake, Boot Lake, Campbell River and Lakes. Comox Lake, English Creek^ French Creek, Gosling Lake, Home Lake, Indian Lake, Marble Creek, Milstone River, Nile Creek, Nanaimo Lake and River, Poutledge River, Quinson River and Lake, Oyster River, Wolf River, and all other streams in the Nanaimo Water District as defined on page 6476 of the British Columbia Gazette of 31st July 1913. TAKE NOTICE that each every person, partnership, panv, or municipality who. on the 12th day of March 1909. had water rights on any above mentioned streams, and has not already filed a statement of claim, is directed to forward on or before 31st day of December 1913. to the Controller of Water Rights at the Parliament Buildings at Victoria a statement of claim in writing as required by section 28 of the "Water Act" as amended. Printed forms for such statement (From No 50 for irrigation or Form No 51 for other purposes) can be obtained from any of the Water Recorders in the Province. The hoard of Investigation will tabulate such claims and will receive objections thereto if filed, and will give due notice of the time and place set for the hearing of the claims and objections. Dated at Victoria B.C. the 17 day of November 1913. For the Board of Investigation, J.F.ARMSTRONG, Cairman. EXTENSION OF TIME. Noiice is hereby given that the time for reception of tenders for the construction of wharfs at Victoria Harbour, B. C, i i extended to Thursday, January 8, 1914. By order, R. C. DESROCHERS, Secretary. Department of Public Works, Ottawa. December 9, 1913. WEALED TENDERS addressed to the ^ undersigned, and endorsed "Tender for Public Building, Port Alberni, B. G," will be received at this office until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, 31st December, 1913, for the construction of a public building at Port Alberni, B. C. Plans, specifications and form of con tract can be seen and forms of tender obtained at the office of the undersigned, Postmasters at Port Alberni and Nanaimo, and Mr. A. J. Chisholm, caretaker, Public Building, Vancouver, B. C. Persons tendering are notified that tenders will not be considered unless made on the printed forms supplied, and ■ signed with their actual signatures, stating their occupations and places of resid ence. In the case of firms, the actual signature, the nature of the occupation and the place of residence of each member of the firm must be given. Each tender must be accompanied by an accepted cheque o.i a chartered bank, payable to the order of the Honourable the Minister of Public Works, equal to ten per cent. (lOp.c.) of the amount of the tender, which will be forfeited if the person tendering decline to enter into a contract when called upon to do so, or fail to complete the work contracted for. If the tender be not accepted the cheque will be returned. The Deparlment does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender. By order, WM. HENDEBSON, Resident Architect. Department of Public Works Office, Victoria, B.C., December 9th, 1913. Newspapers will not be paid for this advertisement if they insert it without authority from the Department. Synopsis ul Coal Mining Ketiulatiuns CO A Illuming is-lilaof ilm Uuwiiiii-r lit MHititobft. 8*WskntohewHn Min Albert;*. tlie Yiik'.n T. n-iiiiry. th,. N rthwest Torn t-.rie.-slidintk portion of lim Province it! British C.luiiibia, iniiy lie leaned for a term nf twenly-one venrs at hu annual rental of flan acre. Not mow illau 2,500 acref will be leased tm ne applicant. Application for a lease must be made b> • he applicant in person tothe Agent or sub Agent of the district in which the right. apnlied for are situated. In surveyed territory the land must be described bv si'ctinm.i'r l.*v*»l subdivisions uf sections, and in iiiisu.v,y,il enii iv 'he iracrspplied for shall hestak-doui to theapp icon himself. K>ih application must he acoonilianied by ii fee of §5 fthich will be refunded if ihe -ftfhtl "I'l'lieil for im- not available, but mil otherwise. A royalty ahall hu paid on tile ineiehMitahle output of thu mine at tin- rale of live cents per t'lr. The person i.periitinit the mint' shall furnish the A^t'iit with sworn returnsaO' s.iis.tin*, fur ihe full quantity of unroll- unableeiml init'id ami piy llie royait* hereon. If the i- al luiuiag li-tlit* all -mt b.-his! operated, sue'' returusshall he furnished at least one a year. The lea*.,'will Inn Mile the Oual its its ill itt-htsniily, hut tin* I »>,,»■ may b• penui led lo purchase whatever aVHlaole so face rig1 is may he considered iiecessan I' r ih,- vv. rkniL'.'t ilie initio ai the rale .1 $10 OOauaoie. For full information application --li nl,' botnadetti the Secretary of the Depot- tient of the Intetior. Oi'aw-i, or to any V'uut or 8wh An in - ID mini- n Lam's W W. COItY, Deputy Mi lister .I iheli tenor. N B- l'liau'lii IlKed publioati' li of til - idverti ■ iiieiu will nut be i aid for. IN THE MATTER OF THE "CREDITORS' TRUST DEEDS ACT" AND IN THE MATTER OF THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF KIMI ABE. NOTICE IS HEREBY C1VEN that by Deed of Assignment dated the llth day of Dccsmbe , .913, the above named Kimi' Abe who reaides at Cumberland, B. C, and carries on business as a dealer in general merchandise at Cumberland, B.C., and at Number 1 and Number 5 Japtowns, Nelson District, B,C„ duly assigned under the above mentioned Act all his personal property, real estate, credits and effects which may be seized and be sold under exectition.toEDWARD WILLIAM BICKLE of the said town of Cumberland, Publish- AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that a n e'ting of all the creditors of the said Kimi Abe the said Assignor, will be held on Tuesday the 30th day of December, 1913, at the hour of 2 o'clock in the afternoon, at the law office of Mr. P. P. Harrison, Barrister, &c„ in said City of Cumberland. ALL PERSONS claiming to be creditors of tlie said Kimi Abe, must without delay, furnish the undersigned with proper particulars of their claims duly verified by statutory declaration. . EDWARD W. BICKLE, Assignee of the Estate of Kimi Abe. COMOX ASSESSMENT DISTRICT. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Court of Revision and Appeal under the provisions of the "Assessment Act" and "Public Schools Act" in respect of the assessment rolls for the year 1914, will be held at the Court House, Cumberland, on Wednesday, January 7th, 1914, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. Dated at Cumberland, B. C, 18th December, 1913. JOHN BAIRD, Deputy Assesso'. FOR SALE BY TENDER. Tenders will be received by the undersigned not later than 4 p.m. on the ICth day of February. 191'', for the purchase of 6a 4-5tn acres, Salmon RiverValley, more especially described as follows: Fractional south half of the N, E. quarter of Sec. 33, Township 6, Sayward District, Several acres cleared, also dwelling house and barn on the land. Part cash balance on tim ■ to suit purchaser. Highest or any tender not necesssarily accepted. WESLEY WILLARD, Official Administrator, Cumberland, B,C. The Islander & Family Herald $1.50 BERWICK No. 8 MINE TOWNSITE The Next and Nearest Property to the Mines, Sawmills, and Absolutely Inside Property. 1-4 to 1-2 acre Lots, 60x80 by 120 feet deep, $150 to $225 per Lot Easy terms. You'll be on Easy Street in buying these. It's the White Man's City. We do not sell to Asiatics. Lots are selling fast, apply to A. Pailthrope, "The Store," Berwick, or Harry Idiens British Columbia Investments Ltd. courtenay DON'T DELAY KINGING UP 36. " The Magnet Cash Store " STOVES HARDWARE FURNITURE Phone 31 Cumberland, B.C. twrnm To INTENDING PURCHASERS OF PIANOS AND ORGANS We have just received nimthi-i- cur load of the celebrated Gerhiirtl Heintziimn Piriinis We ean sell yuu a Piano (in ensy inolithh/ payments He hnve several eirtra gotr' Remind hnnd niiinns, th.it were taken i" exchange fin- uew ones, nl pi-ices rniigiiiu tro m $100 and upwards G.A.FletclierJWusicCo NANAIMO, . B. C. Leave your order with Teamster for HAY, GRAIN AND FLOUR A. B. CRAWFORD Feed Store - - Courtenay, B. C. D©N6 FUN & Qo. MERCHANT TAILORS Ladies ((• Gentlemen's Fashionable Tailors Suiis Made to Measure from $28 to $40 • STYLE AM) FIT GUARANTEED Cleaning, Pressing nnd Repairing BEVAN. B.6. Household Requisites Washing Machine, Water Moto-; Baths, $50 reduced to $32.50 Rocking Chairs, Dining Room Chairs, Wasrrstands at Reduced Prices. K. ABE & COMPANY Durmiiulr Avenue, Cumberland, H, e.
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