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D^Sia CHINOOK Vol. Ill, No. 15 SOUTH VANCOUVER, B.C., CANADA, SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1914 Price 5 cents .=a==&= mM RULE BRITANNIA! When Britain first, at Heaven's command, Arose from out the azure main, This was the charter of the land, And guardian angels sung the strain: Rule Britannia, Britannia rules the waves! Britons never shall be slaves. The nations not so blest as thee Must in their turn to tyrants fall, Whilst thou shalt flourish great and free. The dread and envy of them all. Rule Britannia, Britannia rules the waves! Britons never shall be slaves. Still more majestic shalt thou rise, More dreadful from each foreign stroke; As the loud blast that tears the skies Serves but to root thy native oak. Rule Britannia, Britannia rules the waves! Britons never shall lie slaves. Thee, haughty tyrants ne'er shall tame; All their attempts to bend thee down Will but arouse thy generous flame, And work their woe and thy renown. Rule Britannia, Britannia rules the waves! Britons never shall be slaves. To thee belongs the rural reign; Thy cities shall with commerce shine; All shall be subject to the main, And every shore it circles thine, Rule Britannia, Britannia rules the waves! Britons never shall be slaves. The muses, still with freedom found, Shall to thy happy coast repair; Blest isle, with matchless beauty crowned, And manly hearts to guard the fair. Rule Britannia, Britannia rules the waves! Britons never shall be slaves. - aiiiirigiBlip HC3>P= oa=n= =r��v, w>mz South Vancouver Sends Her Contingent to the Front Ten Sturdy Lads Leave this Week w^n Eleventh Irish Fusiliers���Several Reservists Answer the Call-Men are Sprinkled in All B.C. Units Now Under Arms ~~-r~' T is estimated that from South I Vancouver alone more than a hundred men have enlisted for active service abroad. Police Constable Flack, one of the most popular officers on thc local force lias lefl for England where he will jeiin bis regiment. A brother, Staff Sergeant Flack, of Collingwood East, leaves this week witb a detachment nf the Irish Fusiliers for camp .at Valcartier, Quebec, freim which point Canadians for active service in Eureipc will leave. In tine company of the Eleventh Irish Fusiliers the feilluwing names of Smith Vancouver men may be found on the roll oi those who wcre to leave this week for Valcartier, Quebec ��� Staff Sergeant FLACK lingwood. Sergeant II. J. PIKE, Avenue and Main Street. Pte. EDGAR WALUS, Twenty- tight h Avenue Fast. Pte. P. NUGENT, Collingwood Kast Col- Forty-first Kast. Pte. East. Pte. Pte. erines J. FOWLER, Collingw,, ���d A. GEDDES, Dumfries St. R. SHOESMITH, St. Cath- Street. Pte. TRUMI'OUR, Sixty-seventh Avenue and Main Street. Pte. HOLLAND, No. 1 Fireball, South Vancouver. Pte. J. TAYLOR, Argyle Street, One of thc men from South Vancouver, a sergeant who has seen active service, enlisted the very moment that war seemed Imminent He is a married man with a small family. "They will look after thc wife and the kiddies," said be to the CHINOOK at the camp at the Exhibition Grounds. "I fought for the Queen and 1 am glad that I have Ihis opportunity eif lighting for King George." Owing to strict secrecy attending all development! in the local militia it is impossible to secure a complete list of the volunteers from South Vanceeiiver. Private John M. Edwardi is with "ll" Company. Seventy-Second Scale erths. garrisoned at the Arena Kink, l'ender Slreel. Pte. Edwardi is a Soulh Vancouver man, lieing connected with the CHINOOK newspaper. Ile was called out over twei weeks ago. Militia men have expressed pleasure at the way in which the call to tbe colors has had a response from South Vancouver. The Western Triple Choir���Leader, Mr. George Taggart "Chinook" Will Print Daily Paper For Vancouver Exhibition Assoc'n Paper Will be Issued Every Day of the Big Fair and Will be a Prominent Feature Printing Office Will be Arranged in Prominent Place on the Grounds Sir Richard McBride and His Worship Mayor ISaxtcr have been invited to occupy the honorary editorial chairs of the elaily newspaper to be issued by the Exhibition Association at Hastings Park eluring the progress of the big fair which opens September 3. This paper will be printed by the Greater Vancouver Publishers and will be an absolutely new departure in the way of an industrial feature, The paper, a name for which is being chosen by a committee made Up of tbe city edit.irs of the Vancouver daily papers, from thousands of suggestions scut iu freem all parts of the Province, will contain news of the exhibition together with late foreign news which will hc received at the Exhibition grounds over s private wire. This year, Vancouver's exhibition will be the only event of its character on the Pacific Coast. New Westminster, Victoria, Seattle and the other coast cities, with the exception of Prince Rupert, have decided to cancel their fall exhibitions. Tax Sale Fever Does Not Hit Corporation of District of South Vancouver South Vancouver stands out prominently these days as being one of the municipalities eef Greater Vancouver which will imt hold a tax sale. The civic officials have decided thai a tax sale ibis year is not necessary and the way in which the taxes for 1914 are pouring in at thc Municipal Hall would point to the fact that it will be some years before South Vanceeiiver will hold such a sale. Richmond is holding a sale of property tor taxes and so is the City of North Vancouver. S. Rolston, General Manager of the Exhibition, Vancouver Local Items of Interest The Rev. Mr. Johnston, of Sooke, Vancouver Island, will occupy the pulpit of St. David's Church on Sunday, August 23. at both services, morning and evening. it it * Mr. James Graham anil wife, of 1217 Howe Street, City, who accompanied Mr. McMartin to Howen Islam!, had to return sooner than was expected, to take bis place in his regiment which was being mobilized. * * * The many friends of Miss May Miller of 4425 Quebec Street will be pleased tei bear of her return home after a painful operation at the General Hospital. She is doing as well as can be expected. * e* * Miss Jessie Cameron, daughter 'if the Rev. J. H. Cameron of James St., who after spending her vacation ot two months at home with her parents, has returned to resume her duties .in the teaching staff in Winnipeg. Mrs. li. R. Shoove and family, of 4109 Sophia Street, accompanied by Mrs. Piatt and Mrs. Millington, of Montreal, Que., have returned afler a very pleasant visit tei Mrs. G. H. Webber. Langley Prairie. * * * Miss Margaret Williamson, of 3919 Welwyn Street. Cedar Cottage, has bad a very enjoyable time on her vacation visiting North Gabriula Island and Nanainiei. She has returned borne very much benefited and will take up her studies at the High School on Monday. * * e^ The schoeil board resolved this week to keep open the places of three teachers and one janitor of the school staff, while they arc serving with the militia. * ele el: Payrolls and accounts amounting to $30,095.08 were passed by the finance committee for payment this week. Ward payments were $7122.25; salaries $3851.25: waterworks, etc., $4547.15; general accounts $14,574.43. Take Notice! The following gentlemen have been appointed ('oniinissiimers for tubing affidavits lo hate names placed mt the Voters' List for South Vancouver: Eugene Cleveland. 338 Kerr Road. W. Morris. Collingwood. J. J. Fitzpatrick, 41o7 Main St. R. Horrell, 4138 Main St. 11. Kay. 4524 Main St. S. F. Henderson. 245 28th Ave. E. J. N. Mowat. 79 28th Ave. E. A. Frederickson, 4615 Sophia St. R. M. McGregor, Cor. 27th and Ontario St. C. \V. Feast, 3387 Quebec St. J. A. Robertson, 120 55th Ave. E. J. Cashon, Cedar Cottage. C. F. Broadhurst, 3495 Commercial Drive. T. Peters. 3530 Victoria Drive. J. Flemming, Cor. 15th Ave. and Flemming St.' J. Lewis, 41 Wilson St. Dr. \V. A. McConkey, 4403 Main and 441 Ferris Road. A. E. Carr, 676 66th Ave. W. and Municipal Hall. F. E. Russell, Bee Hive Shoe Store, Cor. Fraser and 48th Ave. R. R. Spears, 5418 Prince Edward Street. S. J. Middleton. 298 62nd Ave. H. A. Lyons, 43rd and Inverness Street. J. C. Gibson, River Rd. IBEiUUiMlMJUl "- TWO GREATER VANCOUVER CHINOOK SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1914 MILK How Satisfactory it is to tht Housekeeper to be sure that the MILK, CREAM and BUTTERMILK she receives is Pasteurized and Germless. Delivered in Sealed Bottle8, Perfectly Sterilized. 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Three times the regular day period for the regular day rate Make Appointments anytime during the day FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS CALL LONG DISTANCE British Columbia Telephone COMPANY, LIMITED Notes from Here and There Mr. Maxwell, Choir Leader of Mountain View Methodist Church, is visiting friends in Eastern Canada. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Connor, of 24th Ave. Kast, are spending their holidsyi visiting friends ill Toronto. �� * �� Mr. Sherdain, superintendent of Mountain View Sunday School, has returned from the General Hospital, convalescent alter a serious illness. * * * Mrs. (',. I,. Greenlay ami daughters returned home from a trip tee I'uity. Sask., Auguit 14th. Mrs. Greenlay was visiting her mother, Mrs. M. Hamilton, who is very ill Imt is able to be around again after live weeks' convaleicing, * * * Crops in Saskatchewan and Alberta just medium. Straw sheert and heads not very well filled out on account iif dry weather. it * * Mr. T. Bidwell has renteil No. 35 39th Avenue Kast and moved his family there. W'e welcome all new neighbors. + * * C. J. Xewbery of 222 39th Avenue Kast lelt San Francisco last week where hc is employed in tbe electric business owned by his brother. e�� �� * Mr. J. W. Goosetrey, we are seerry to record, is ill with grip and bronchitis. ��� ���I. * Mrs. Gill Curry left last week to join her husband at Golden, B.C. el" e(e * Miss Warwick, cor. of Bodwell Road and Prince Kdward Street, is spending part of her bolidajs visiting friends in Chilliwack. * * * The stork visited Mrs. X. W. James em August 2 and brought her a bouncing baby boy. Mrs. James and son will leave for their new home at Whale Town, 11. C, em Saturday, August 22. St * St The W. M. S. eif Mountain View Methodist Church met at Stanley Park last Tuesday afternoon feer their monthly meeting. The supper was served at the pavilion, the ladies providing the substantial. * St Sr Mr. anil Mrs. Gibbons, e,f 4.S 39th Avenue Kast are receiving congratulations em the arrival eif a .-em. Until lining well. + * * When you gee le, the peelling booth em election day and you are told your name is not on the list there will be some tall swearing, On Saturday, August 15, a fire broke out in the roof of a home at thc corner of 30th Avenue and Joyce Road occupyed by Mr. Norman, The fire was caused by a spark falling on the dry roof and starled what might have been a serious blaze but for the timely arrival e.f the firemen from No. 1 I'irehall. The building was owned by Mr. Parr and the damage amounted tee about $15 or $2(1 <l<.1- lars. * * * The time is drawing to a cbise sei get a move e,n and have your name ��� tided te. the voters' list. COLLINGWOOD DISTRICT VANCOUVER CREAMERY ICE CREAM Pure and Delicious Insist on Having It Mr. E. Hurrell and family, who have been on a vacation trip in Gibson's Landing for the past 3 weeks have returned home. * * * Mrs. Bowell and children have returned home after an enjoyable outing at Gibson's Landing. * * H, Miss Brqnson, eif Rupert, has had to return borne to. Ontario hurriedly on account of the illness of her father. * e,, * Mr. Wm. Menzies will lill the pulpit of the Knox Church, turner Joyce and School Road at both services Sunday, August 23rd. * * * Mr. J. Francis Bursill, ..f Colling- wood1 Kast. entertained a number of small children tee a trip to the city And a visit to a picture show where they could gaze on the pictures tn their lill, which they did, and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. * * ef A rather unusual thing happened this week in Collingwood East, when a cow, 12 years old. belonging to Mr. Wm. Scott, calved twins. Bossy is lining her best to reduce the high cost of living. The war spirit is at its height here. ek * * A Patriotic Night ()n Tuesday night. August 25, in the Bursill Library at Collingwood East, there will be held a Patriotic Nighl and Whist Drive, for which valuable prizes will be given. A full orchestra will be in attendance and an enjoyable evening is assured in all who come. ete ete + See to it and have your application made SO that yuur name will bc on the voters' list. Tennis Tournament In the Presbyterian Church Tennis League of Vancouver and district, the Westminster Church of South Vancouver have enured contestants in the following series : Men's singles, men's doubles, mixed doubles and Ladies' single. In the lirst round of mixed doubles Westminster won from West Vancouver and in the Ladies' single Westminster wun from St. Paul's Church, Vancouver, In the second round' of doubles Mt. Pleasant won from Westminster. Thc balance of the tournament will be finished on Saturday, August 22. There is keen rivalry between the different churches as there are a number of valuable prizes offered for each event. OFFER FORTUNE IN PRIZES AT VANCOUVER FAIR Entries Being Sent in From All Over British Columbia���Will Publish Little Daily Newspaper Entries are literally pouring intee the city offices of the Vancouver Kx- hibitinii Association. This year the Exhibition plans to reward merit. championships, firsts anil seconds and thirds with cash, over Sixty Thousand Dollars having already been appropriated for prizes. In addition to that small fortune exhibitors are being attracted by several very valuable and substantial special prizes. To go into tlle details of these would necessitate the publication of the bulk of the prize list issued by tbe Exhibition and that beeok is a publication of 188 pages with inserts, indexes and supplements. It may fairly be said, however, that more than one hundred thousand dollars is to be competed for, when the cash prizes, the special prizes, the gold and silver medals are taken into consideration. One of the most unique competitions announced was that arranged by the news bureau of the Exhibition. It was planned to publish a litlle daily paper at the Exhibition, something that would not be big enough tn compete with the Vancouver dailies, who plan to give an elaborate news service, yet something good enough to take home as a souvenir ���a small newspaper in short, but a very live one. So a competition to name this newspaper was put on. It was advertised throughout tiie province and it was found that within a few days nf tiie publication e.f the advertisement replies poured in. At the present time it is perfectly safe to say that the Exhibition will be a magnificent success. Enough entries have already been made and enough space in the various buildings bid in by exhibitors to insure the success of the Exhibition, Closing Day, lhe day on which the big rush of entries will be made, is August 20, and after that date thc Exhibition staff will be busied with Straightening out and arranging exhibits. Carloads after carloads of live stock will be shown at the Exhibition, The Dominion and the Provincial Governments will both have big displays and so will the commercial, industrial, educational and art interests of Vancouver and the province generally. The attractions will be finer than ever before. New Branch Bank The Bank of Vancouver opened a branch at Milner, B.C., last week under the temporary management of Mr. H. G. Collins. "That fellow always takes tlle worst view of everything."' "What is he���a pessimist?" "N'aw! lie's an amateur photographer." Correspondence Break Rock or Starve Tei the Editor of the "Chinook" : Sir.���Kindly allow me space in your paper for a few lines ill regard tn tiie unemployed in South Vancouver. Xow they have closed all road work what are these men going to do when they were only getting 11) days a month? This morning 1 was at 49th Avenue when Mr. McKay Started 13 on what he calls relief work. One of the men as' ed liim why il was that lie had sn many em steady when thousands were seeking wnrk. Ile informed tlie gentleman that all the Steady ones were experienced men antl they musl have the work in preference tn the rest. Of course we all know the headquarters fnr the waterworks (old men's home) is at the Municipal Hall. I would like to ask Mr. McKay on what night he instructs his men so one could be on hand1, ll we have such men-as Mr. McKay at the head of our affairs I think it is time for liim to take his ticket. What South Vancouver wants to do her work is willing workers and let Mr. McKay and his time killers take a back seat. From now on all ratepayers in South Vancouver must go on the street and break stones for $1.50 per yard or else go hungry. This is the verdict of the Council. I would suggest a mass meeting bc called' of the unemployed and demand our rights. Thanking you Mr. Editor.��� I remain, A Disgusted Ratepayer. Little Girl Badly Bitten By Dogs Gladys Jarvis. the 3-year-old daughter of Mr. Walter Jarvis. 1940 Kings- way, was badly bitten by dogs on Tuesday. There were three dogs fighting on thc sidewalk and when thc little tot attempted to pass shc was knocked down and badly torn on the arms hefore bystanders could rescue her. Shc was carried into Dr. Hunter's office where aid was at hand and the wounds dressed'. She is in a serious condition. CENTRE & HANNA LIMITED Established 1893 Refined Service New Location 1049 GEORGIA ST. Opposite new Y. M. C. A. Fireproof Columbarium and Mausoleum OPEN DAY AND NIGHT Seymour 2425 SIX REASONS WHICH ACCOUNT FOR THE SUPERIORITY OF CREOSOTED WOOD BLOCK PAVEMENTS ITS DURABILITY���Does not crumble or pulverize under the densest traffic; second only to granite blocks ITS EASE OF REPAIR���No difficulty being experienced in removing and replacing the blocks; no expensive plant or skilled workmen required. ITS SANITARY QUALITIES���Creosote being a highly antiseptic and waterproofing material instantly destroys all germs, prevents the absorption of street filth and consequent decay. ITS NOISELESSNESS���The rattle and bang of vehicles passing over its smooth surface absorbed and muffled till the quiet of the din load is obtained. ITS DUSTLESSNESS���Does not pulverize; the heaviest traffic only pounding down the wood fibres to offer the greater resistance. ITS CLEANLINESS���Having a smooth surface and being waterprooi it does not differ in this respect from asphalt. We manufacture blocks of the highest possible standard, the verv best materials only being used and in the DOMINION WOOD BLOCKS we believe we produce an article that has no equal. DOMINION CREOSOTING COMPANY LIMITED Vancouver, B. C. n E. W. MACLEAN, Ltd. MEMBERS VANCOUVER STOCK EXCHANGE MEMBERS VANCOUVER GRAIN EXCHANGE MEMBERS OF CALGARY OIL EXCHANGE DEALERS IN ALL ACTIVE CALGARY STOCKS. BONDS, ETC. OIL STOCKS BOUGHT AND SOLD Stock Department, Seymour 6913 EXCHANGE BUILDING, 142 HASTINGS WEST CLEANLINESS IS NEXT TO GODLINESS ESPECIALLY AT THIS TIME OF THE YEAR YOU WILL APPRECIATE THE SCIENTIFIC MANNER BY WHICH OUR MILK IS HANDLED. MILK AND CREAM PASTEURIZED BY THE LATEST METHODS KNOWN TO SCIENCE. SOUTH VANCOUVER MILK CO. 29th and FRASER STREET Phone Fairmont 1602 L HIGH-GRADE BUILDING MATERIALS Boultbee-Johnson & Company, Ltd. Johnson's Wharf Phone: Sey. 9145 BASEBALL Week of Auguit 31 to September 5 Vancouver vs. Taeoma ATHLETIC PARK Sth and HEMLOCK South End Granville St. Bridge Games start week days, 4 p.m. Saturdays S p.m. SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1914 GREATER VANCOUVER CHINOOK THREE Mill : Foot of Ontario Street, Fraser River Phone : Fraser 97 PATRONIZE HOME INDUSTRY CANADIAN CEDAR LUMBER CO. Manufacturers of BEVEL SIDING, BOAT LUMBER HIGH-GRADE CEDAR LUMBER AND LATH Wholesale and Retail GRIMMETT P. O., SOUTH VANCOUVER P. M. HAMILTON F. WILLIS The Editor does not necessarily Endorse Column he views expressed in this CANYON VIEW HOTEL CAPILANO, NORTH VANCOUVER, BC. 11. LARSON, Manager. P, LARSON, Proprietor. I Elevation 625 feet. One hour's trip from Vancouver Telephone 146 SCENIC DELIGHTS, FISHING. HUNTING. MOUNTAIN CLIMBING, Etc. Unequalled Resort for Holiday, long or short. Family Rooms en suite with special rate. Modern appointments throughout, spacious grounds, high-class service at moderate rates. Easy trail to top of Grouse Mountain, altitude 3,000 feet. If the Workers Unite While the working man lias ho sympathy with war and the war lords there- jre few among the workers whe> are not at one with thc Old Country in it- aim tee crush the German Emperor. Teee, long has this autocrat trampled 'en the hopes and aspirations 'ef his own subjects and' in their support of thc war the working men who do a little quiet thinking can see a brighter (lay dawning after, shame to say it. thousands of their class have been ruthlessly slaughtered. After all, this is the price the workers have to pay feer their apathy of the past. If they brought jusl half the enthusiasm to bear in organizing e,n the political field as they bring to bear I in their various sports and recrea- I tiiens there weittlil lie an end to war once and for all. The cry that "it was bound to come" is sheer nonsense. Certainly see long as the masses stood stolidly by watching the piling up of machines of war���it was bound to come. The fact to be borne in mind, however, is that 75 per cent, of the civi lized weirld are of the working class specie and it can easily be seen that with some thinking and organization this grim spectre of war could be relegated to the background. GRAND fENTRAL HOTEL GRAUER and GRAUER The place where they "keep hotel"��� A fully modern hostelry, near at hand to South Vancouver���it's the "Grand Central" when you go to Eburne. EBURNE STATION, B.C. Adopted by Nanaimo local union, N'e 2155. United Mine Workers of America, August 6. 1914. J RATHLIFF, President. WM. WATSON, Secretary. * * * Dumping of Immigrants Into the Cities In the opinion ot John Keane, of the Ottawa. Ont., charities department, the present system of dumping immigrants into Canadian cities and leaving them to shift for them- lelvea is responsible feir much of the distress manifested in our larger centres of population. During the present spell of general depression the condition has been much more noticeable than at other and more pros- j perous times, and Mr. Keane, who ] has made a study of the characteris-i tics and dispositions of many of the foreigners whe, have come uneler notice in thc capital recently is con- vinced that the system, not the immigrant, is at fault. Mr. Keane considers that a very large proportion of the foreign element came lee Canada under the impression that they would engage in agricultural pursuits. Most of them arc small farmers e.r farm laborers. Hut dumped into the cities with lit-' tie money, no means of earning more except as ordinary laborers in con-; structi<,n or similar work, they hive1 together because of a common bond ; of language and sympathy, and, inl times eef nei work, become a public problem. Mr. Keane would have the govern-! ment put such immigrants on farm land in western Canada. The new- ' ing Out a champion f.er elay labear in c,mu.r, ���.������,,, ho iven ,.,���,, on a the Council, In the person of Coun- tcm ,,,- yl���rly pavments and by this' . Winram. , means would be encouraged to build It is pitiful to think lhat a body of ��� ., hll,,R. fnr ,nernscivcs. The lan- men elected to look after the inter- uagc ,|Ucsti,���, and tne "c���i���ny'> ests and superintend the spending of probleni could be obviated by keeping thc monies in the municipality can- thc different nationalities well scat- t trust themselves or their servants u.red alul ������ thc carcflll di���tritnlti.in tei get a job done properly except ,,,- |-nJ through the medium of an outside The s.iluti.en l.eoks a sane one. It ntractor. , is obviously not paternalism of the While we stand absolutely for the ki,���i advocated by the Lond.eii Times, execution of all municipal work by whjch c,���ls;(ier5 ,ililt ,|,c colonies lay labor, yet we must admit that ihould take citv-bred youths from the the system under which municipal British c.jtics. educate them jn farm. work is done at present would not ;���K methods. They are willing and revert one to the principle. anxious to do agricultural work, but The system of appointing of ward i thcy have ha(| absolutely no encour- bosses and other under strappers by'agement ���r any assistance. They the councillors is the prime cause i,ave oeen invited to work as ordinary of thc failure of day labor. It is a laborers���good, honest work, but not pernicious system which eats at the tne 3ort 0f wori< t0 wyctj thev have very vitals of efficiency, yet we have bcen accustomed. We are, in short, not heard one councillor raise his speeding good farmers to make indif- voice in protest. fcrent laborers on railway and other Then again, when a contractor un- construction work, dertakes lo do a piece of work there The matter is one that is deserving is not a st.me turned until he has nf investigation and prompt attention, his plant thoroughly organized and Canada, by its policy of turning out in proper place so that the work can | hundreds of willing but misunder- progress aleeng in an uninterrupted. stood immigrants, is doing herself an wav. injury which will cost many years Hut when the municipality under-1 and much money to repair, lakes anything of that sort how dif-! * * * Councillor Winram and Day The contract feer the paving > teeria Road was responsible' feer Labor ,f Vic- bring- Milk! Milk! Milk! Turner's Pasteurized and Germless Milk and Cream is thc best diet for Infants and Invalids. Superior for tea, coffee and cocoa. AND GOOD FOR EVERYBODY Sold at 10 quaits for $1.00. Visit our big new modern dairy and we will show you why it is we can supply you with the best milk and cream and buttermilk and butter sold in Greater Vancouver. TURNER'S DAIRY OFFICE AND DAIRY : Cor. ONTARIO AND 17th AVENUE. Phone Fairmont 597 fcrent. A few shovels and picks and perhaps a steam roller and there you arc���fret to it. Would any of thc councillors conduct their own private affairs in the same way? I Irow not. Councillor Winram is to be con- I gratulated on the stand he took and though not successful at the present | go dry j time his action mav be the means of lent. Stirring up the electors and make! them take an interest in the question. To say that the municipality cannot get the same out of a man as when he is working feer a contractor shows there is something wrung��� anel that something to us appears very eebvious. that the opponents of it in the council arc not big enough feir their positions. The State Eight-hour Day Thc referendum vote now being taken in the stale' of Washington will result in favor of the- eight-hour day law. also state prohibition will carry by a big majority. Even the saloon men of Seattle concede the state will tlle correspond- WTI es a Sea * * sr Cats ��� IS a geiod Patriotic it They Nanaimo le United Mine the Hour of Need���If Are Only Miners local union. No, 215S Workers of America JOINT SAVINGS ACCOUNTS Incorporated 1908 A Joint Savings Account may be opened at the Bank of Vancouver in the names of two or more persons. In these accounts either party may sign cheques or deposit money. For the different members of a family or a firm a joint account is often a great convenience. Interest paid on balances. THE BANK OF VANCOUVER Order your Wines, Liquors or Cigars By Phone (High. 555)-Free Motor Delivery To South Vancouver every Friday Cascade Beer (on Ice) pts SI doz., qts $2 doz. Heidelberg Beer " SI " " S2 ��� B. O. Export Beer " 85c �� "S1.75" HIGHLAND LIQUOR COMPANY, LIMITED 758 POWELL STREET at Iheir meeting last Thursday night. adopted the following resolution dealing with the war situation anel their, eewn trouble een the Island. "Whereas���The British empire, eef which we arc an integral part, now faces the greatesl crisis of its history in the struggle in which it i- at present engaged; and Whereas���We, as loyal British subjects, have no desire to embarrass thc government of the empire, or any part thereof, in this day of trial: therefore be it "Resolved���That we. the striking mineworkers of Nanaimo. assure the government and the public that we will use our influence to promote the peace and welfare of the community and maintain order, thereby relieving the military forces, whose presence here is entirely unnecessary and uncalled feer. t'i the service of the country: and be it therefore "Resolved���That we protest against the filling of our place; in the mines ''There is a geeod deal of human nature in cats," said emr friend the Philosopher. "Take two kitten- that have been brought up together. If they arc sleepy they will curl up in the nieist amiable heap of fur ye.u ei er saw. Bul ii you elreep a piece eef raw meal iu front of their noses thev will be -pitiiti" ami growling ai each other ill a minute. Thev are perfect- Ij friendly until Ihey both want the same thing. "Sometimes I think money is tee seeme men whal raw meat i- lo cats, They are- ge.i.ii citizens anel they love their neighbors ami weeuleln'l have j anybody in want if they could help it.' leui ihey bristle .unl sink up their backs anel spit anil scratch if they smell money, "My wile never gives her cats raw, meal. She says it spoils their dispositions. I'el like to experiment along that line wilh some men I know." Greater Vancouver Inter - Municipal Kield Sports a Great Success The tield and track events of the inter-municipal athletics were keenly contested from the drop eef the Hag in the lirst race until the finish. The banquet and smoker was held i in the Eburne Hotel at which abeiut j one hundred contestants, together with: the reeves and councillors attended. Reeve Churchill, in lhe chair, said; some very nice things and expressed his appreciation 'if the manner in which the meet was conducted anel the manner in which it was attended by men drawn from the very coun with which the empire is at|w�� ;l s��u��* "< gratification to th tries Another difference between" a' summer girl and the others is that she is siiiihuY"rfcd in places. Polly is a ii' 'i>y maid wholholhcrs us tirst with hcr laughter, then with lier sobbing. war today; ami we also pr.'lesi against the maintenance of an armed force in "iir midst such as has been stationed here taking the view that their presence is more needed in other places. Anil we further protest against the employment of specials aiid armed Ihtigs. whose presence only serves tei irritate the men on strike and increases friction and disorder; and be it further "Resolved���That wc. as minework- crs. would petition the government to endeavor to bring about a conference between thc two parties to this strike with a view to bringing about a satisfactory , adjustment en" this local trouble, which would enable us all as British subjects I" act as a unit at this critical time." committees who bad it in charge. Reeve Kerr made some very appropriate remarks, stating thai next year South Vancouver and Hurnaby would furnish the prizes feer the events which would be run off in Se 'at li Vancouver. That Point Grey annexed the Churchill Cup. after thc strenuous manner in which the either municipalities were training was quite a >ur- prise to llie knowing ones, but it was quite evident that they were trained too line. The Turkish bath had rc- iluccd thein loo much and they could not stand the strain. One eif tlie ni"-t exciting events was Ihe 100-yard dash open to councillors of the different municipalities. Reeve Kerr , got eeff on his The Scenic Highway Across the Continent THROUGH TICKETS ISSUED FROM /ANCOUVER TO ALL F��\RTS OF THE WORLD The Popular Route to the��� OLD COUNTRY HAWAII AUSTRALIA ALASKA CHINA AND JAPAN Up to-date Train Service Between Vancouver and the East All trains equipped with Standard and Tourist Sleepers. W J. MOE, C. P. A., 434 Hastings St., Vancouver. C. MILLARD, D. T. A., Vancouver. H. W. BRODIE, Gen. Pass Agent, Vancouver. RAIL TICKETS TO ALL POINTS General Agency Transatlantic Steamship Lines H. G. Smith. C. P. & T. A. Phone : Sey. 8134 C. V Jenney, G. A. P. D. ill Granville Str.et FOR Sashes, Doors, Windows, and al I kinds of Mill Work SEE 1 H. N. WALKER 167 TWENTIETH AVE. W. We have the most up-to-date machinery. All Doors, Windows and Sashes morticed. 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In tbe tug-of-war it was hinted areumil that Point Grey hail the Stock "watered" up to the last ditch anil they carried off the palm. Im! in 1015 we may expect a change as practice makes perfect anil tiny an all in line feir the practice. After the events Mrs. Churchill WE ARE Liberals IN THE SENSE OF GIVING FULL AND LIBERAL VALUE FOR MONEY. WE WORK ON THE SMALLEST POSSIBLE MARGIN OF PROFIT BECAUSE WE KNOW PRICE IS THE GREAT QUESTION ON WHICH YOUR FINAL VERDICT WILL REST. Frank Newton ��� FAMILY ��� SHOE STORE 823 GRANVILLE ST. AND AT CEDAR COTTAGE KENT & SON SECONDHAND STORE Can supply your needs at right prices. COLLINGWOOD EAST (Right at Station) Anderson Market The Family Butcher at the Sanitary Shop Try our mild cured Hams and Bacons, machine sliced. The place to get your Cooked Hams and Jelly Tongue. Don't forget we carry the finest New Zealand Butter and Local Eggs. FOR A SQUARE DEAL AND QUALITY, TRY J. E. ANDERSON Prop. Tel. Fair 1634 4192 MAIN STREET presented the prizes to the lucky winners which were very handsome anel useful. Mrs. Churchill was presented with a beautiful bouquet of flowers at the close of the distribution of prizes. ��������������� FOUR GREATER VANCOUVER CHINOOK SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, ��� 191$ ^p^aCHINOCHC PUBLISHED Every S��turdiy by the Oreiter Vancouver Publifhen Limited George M. Murrey. Editor HEAD OFFICE: Corner Thirtieth Avenue ind Main Sireet. South Vancouver. B. C. TELEPHONE: All department! Feirmont 1874 NIGHT CALLS Feirmont 1946 L Kcgiitered ��t the Po�� Office Depirtmenl, Ottewi. et Second Clin Mill Metier SUBSCRIPTION RATES: To all pointi in Canada. United Kingdom. Newfoundland. New Zealand, and other Britiih Poiaeaaioni: One Year f2-��0. Six Montha 100 Three Montha W Postage to American. European and olher Foreign Countriel, $1.00 per year extra. "The truth at all timea (irmly atanda And shall from age to age endure." THE QUESTION OF LOYALTY THE Vancouver School Board at a recent meeting placed a resolution on the books of the J loan I to the effect that henceforth Hag drill and the singing of patriotic anthems will be part of the Vancouver public school curriculum, Before this resolution was passed there was a warm discussion during which Trustee Stewart placed himself on record as being opposed absolutely to the plan. Trustee Stewart took the stand that true loyalty was displayed in actions, rather than in words. "From the moment you make the teaching of loyalty a task- then you frustrate the object yon have in view," argued the former Provincial School Inspector. "My sense of patriotism today exceeds my religious sense, I believe, and 1 was never taught loyalty as this resolution suggests the children of our schools shall be taught it." Trustee Stewart is to be very much respected for his bravery in standing alone among the members of the School Board as opposed to compulsory adoration of the' Hritish Flag. So long as the Hritish Flag stands for justice and liberty the Canadian school boy Will take his hat off to tbe colors without the goad of a school master. The loyalty smacks very much of Fourth-of-Julyism. It was by issuing such mandates that the Kaiser Wil- helm has made it necessary for the armies of Europe to gather again on the field of Waterloo. Xew Zealand and Australia, liritish Columbia seemed to be in about much the same condition as if a German fleet were lying in the waters of Burrard Inlet. It is with no intention of entering into any party- politics that one should seriously ask himself the question, Why this should be. Have we not a province of vast agricultural resources tbat could easily supply the wants of the people resident therein? Have we not the wealth in minerals sufficient to provide the sinews of war necessary for a government to put settlers on the land to help produce these commodities? Is it not a fact that here in the City of Vancouver and in the municipalities adjacent big, strong men are wasting their energies and shoe leather in an attempt to keep the pot boiling so that their little ones might not starve? This in one of the richest���if not THE richest provinces of Canada. While war with the sword and tbe bullet is a fiendish thing yet it serves to show how the people can be aroused into enthusiasm when an object is to be attained. We want war in 1'ritish Columbia���war, aye, war to the final ditch, but not with the modern implements of war. Our war in I!. C. will be a peaceful one when the lines of the old psalm. "Tbe Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want" will become a realism. When the rich valleys in the "Seas of Mountains" will be brought under the plow and made ready to bring forth the fruits of the earth. When the job hungry man can be brought into contact with the land "which produceth all wealth." When the overlord and the parasites "who toil not, neither do they spin," who thrive on the blood of ill-fed women and children shall be made lo disgorge their fraudulently acquired wealth, then and only then will war cease and British Columbia will take her place as one unit of the Empire, self-supporting and self- sustaining, instead of having to "beck and bow" for the iiie.-ins of existence. The war has taught ns a lesson in enthusiasm- - let us be enthusiastic! THE WAR OP THE VALLEYS Tl 11*. war has been responsible for some curious occurrences in the realms of domestic politics. Only a short month ago the government and the people in the Old Country were almost at their wit's end to devise some means by which threatened civil war could be averted. The suffragettes during the past six or seven years have made the life of cabinet ministers almost unbearable. Starting their campaign with well-reasoned ar gmnents showing the justice and righteousness of their cause, latterly, through want of success in their propaganda, they resorted to methods of reprisal which kept the people in a continual ferment wondering what was going to happen next. To come nearer home and only to go back a few weeks, we had an "incident" which threatened at one time to bring about national, if not international complications. People were still talking about it when as quick as lightning the scene changed, local politics and domestic incidents were forgotten in the one-absorbing subject of war, a world war one might say, a war in which every civilized being on the globe had an interest���in the outcome of which rested the destinies of nations. At no time in the history of Britain has an event happened which brought forth such a spontaneous outburst of enthusiasm���patriotism as distinguished from sordid jingoism. The war lias been responsible for bringing into prominence the fact that "blood is thicker than water." The drums had barely sounded when Irish I lome Rulers and L'lsteHtes, .Militant Suffragettes, Established and Free Church men were exchanging handshakes with one another���all their little wars forgotten in the newer and bigger dangers which threatened the little sea-girt island. Politicians dropped their politics and instantly united under one common head���with one object in view, that of upholding the integrity of the motherland in her defense of right and justice. Sir Wilfrid Laurier lost no time in assuring Canada's prime minister of his unstinted support in any scheme which the government might devise in helping the motherland in her time of need and abjured his followers at the same time to drop all party politics for the time being. While we have no intention at this moment of transgressing into the field of politics, still we cannot shut our eyes to some of the lessons which have been taught us already iu the first stages. The proclamation declaring Britain to be in a state of war had barely been heralded in the streets of Van couver before one and all���business man and merchant, tradesman and laborer were asking themselves the question in the language of the street "Where was Vancouver going to get off at." It was not very long before a small panic started and the grocers and other dispensers of eatables were "having the time of their life" rushing out extraordinary orders for their customers who were afraid of what seemed all too obvious to them at the moment���a soaring of prices and perhaps a famine. With the threatened stoppage of shipping from OTHER PEOPLE'S MONEY THE most striking-looking paper currency in the world is that of Russia, its one-hundred-ruble note being barred from top to bottom with all the colors of the rainbow. In bold relief in the centre stands out a finely executed vignette in black, j he remainder of the engraving is in dark and light brown ink. The Bank of England notes arc simply printed in black ink ou Irish linen, water-lined paper, plain white, with ragged edges. A badly scrolled or worn Bank of England note is rarely seen, for tlie reason that notes which in any way find their way back to the bank are immediately conceited and new ones issued in their stead. The notes of the Bank of France are made of white water-lined paper, printed in black and white, with numerous mythological and allegorical pictures. South American notes resemble those of our own country except that cinnamon brown and slate blue are the prevailing colors. German notes are printed in green and black. The one-thousand-mark bills are printed on silk fibre paper. It has been averred that it takes an expert or a native to distinguish a Chinese bill from a laundry ticket if tbe bill be of low denomination, or from a firecracker label if the bill be fit large denomination, the print being in red on white, or yellow on red, with much gilt and many gorgeous devices. Italian notes are all sizes, shapes and colors. The smaller bills are printed on white paper in pink, blue and carmine inks.���Vancouver World. It is said that Canadian five dollar bills still resemble the back of a toad���green being the prevailing color. The Highgraders Corner One M. P. Who Has Chucked Up Ilis Job Montreal Daily Mail An Ontario member of the House of Commons has notified liis constituents that he will be unable to represent them any longer at the present indemnity paid members of the House. It is possible that some self-sacrificing patriot will be found willing to serve at the present scale. # * * Datum���Cood Toronto Star William Datum and Lena Gootl were married re- centlv at Listowel. # * # One 'Thing That War Teaches Edmonton Journal Liits of people have learned more geography in the past fortnight than they had forgotten in the last twenty years. # * # . Ind Vienna, Wien Montreal Daily Mail ( lur American newspaper friends are now telling the public bow to pronounce geographical names, but ihey will never really get them to enjoy calling Austria "Owstervich" or calling Paris "Paree." * * * They Will Probably be Divorced Later Ou Vancouver Province A man and a woman in South Bend, Ind., were introduced while waiting in court for their divorce decrees, and were married a few hours later by a justice of tbe peace. I lope springs eternal, etc. * * �� My Word! Toronto News ( Ixygeil was discovered by Joseph Priestly, a dissenting clergyman, who secured thc hint which led to his success by experimenting iu a brewery. Isn't dissent a frightful thing? A �� �� The Answer is, NO Minneapolis Journal In Berlin the Kaiser docs with stroke of his pen or a wave of liis sword what Great Britain does through her representative assembly. Can this despot block the inarch of this democracy? Eating Flo'cers in London Victoria Colonist It is re|x>rted that the latest craze in London is fur eating Mowers. This is confined to the homes of the rich and luxurious. Flowers are eaten at dances anil receptions. Chrysanthemum petals are regarded as one of the chief delicacies. ��� 4 4 The Rise and Pall of thc Moustache Montreal Herald and Telegraph The moustache is now common with English physicians, though until a few years ago it was under the ban. The ban still continues in the case of bishops and judges, and in the navy tiie moustache is taboo- uiiL'es worn with a beard. * * * Eye Openers Philadelphia Public Ledger "In choosing his men." said tbe Sabbath school superintendent, "Gideon did not select those who laid aside their arms and threw themselves down to drink; he took those who watched with one eye and drank with the other." * * * Strong Language Ottawa Evening Journal The Chicago Baptist association makes this strong; assertion in a report made public tbe other day: "Baptist women are in many cases falling victims to the vulgar and suggestive styles of the gay, and frequently our places of worship are suggestive of Oriental harems rather than Christian churches." * * # The Sun and the Hat. Montreal Telegraph-] lerald. It will be a comfort to many to know that science has subjected the straw hat to a severe test antl has found that it is belter than most other hats for use in these blazing days in July. Science in this case is represented by a committee of doctors at the Dresden Health exhibition, who have heen experimenting with a view of discovering the coolest form of headgear. Golf caps they have found the hottest covering of all, the beat of the head under one of these being 37 degrees centigrade, or one degree more than the surrounding atmosphere. Further tests taken iu the same atmosphere of 36 degrees show a temperature of 36 1-2 degrees under a peaked cap, 33 1-2 degrees under a bowler, 32 degrees under a silk hat, 30 degrees under a solf felt hat, 26 1-2 degrees under ,i straw boater, and 25 degrees under a Panama hat. If coolness is what we are aiming after, therefore, that Panama of ours was worth the price. u BY THE WAY M THE L1TTI.K OLD Rainbow, despised and rejected for so long, has become the greatest vessel sailing under the liritish Hag. in the estimation of liritish Columbians. * �� -. THE HON. W. R. ROSS. Minister of Uncla in thei McBride Government, maele a woiuleiful display of1 his ignorance of the land situation in lhe recent police j court case where it was proved that settlers were brought into British Columbia to settle on land sold I to them under false pretenses with the apparent consent of the Provincial Government. * * 4 JUDGING FROM THE photographs published of prominent German officials, it is apparently necessary, in order to qualify for a job as a German admiral, to produce a set of whiskers luxuriant and heavy enough for the purposes of a chest protector. * * * WHILE NATIONAL TIES are being broken on the continent of Europe the old street car ties on Main Street will provide many a cosy "ingle neuk" in the long dreary winter nights. * * 4 WHEN ASKED BY ONE of the lawyers what were conditions in the Chilcotin country it is said that the Minister of the Crown was astonished that such a question should be put to him and haughtily replied that he did not know as he had no jurisdiction over lands beyond the borders of British Columbia. THE Vancouver Exhibition Association OFFERS ���* SIXTY ** THOUSAND DOLLARS IN PRIZES. GOLD MEDALS, SILVER MEDALS And Many Special Prizes The Exhibition will be formally opened on the night of September 3 with suitable and appropriate ceremonies. It will close the night of September 12. night. Those nine Exhibition days will be big days. Every night will be a big VANCOUVER EXHIBITION ASSOCIATION H. S. ROLSTON, General Manager 424 Pacific Building SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 191+ GREATER VANCOUVER CHINOOK FIVE Hastings and Gore Ave. EMPRESS Lawrence 4 Sandusky, Lessees MA T1NEES WEDNESDA Y ani SA TURD A Y Phone Sey. 3907 Week Commencing Monday Evening, August 24, 1914 Mr. LAWRANCE D'ORSAY with THE DEL. S.LAWRENCE . I STOCK COMPANY AND MISS MAUDE LEONE In a brilliant scenic production The Embassy Ball MR. D'ORSAY as CAPTAIN KELLIE Matinees 25c Any Seat Prices 25c and 50c FAIRMONT THEATRE 18th and Main Street All the Latest in Motion Pictures Sometimes a thrill, scmetimes a smile, always pictures you are pleased to see, always a sure entertainment DREAMLAND H. H. DEAN, Proprietor COR. TWENTY-SIXTH AVENUE AND MAIN STREET ALL THE BEST AND NEWEST IN MOVING PICTURES MATINEE SATURDAY AT 2 p.m. Cedar Cottage Theatre "THE HOUSE THAT PLEASES" 20th Avenue and Commercial Street SATURDAY MATINEE. 2 to 5 ... We show the best, cleanest and most up to date pictures with a complete change daily. COME AND SEE Evans, Coleman & Evans, Ltd. IF YOU WANT AN ECONOMICAL FUEL WHEN PLACING YOUR NEXT ORDER, ASK FOR AUSTRALIAN COAL EVANS, COLEMAN & EVANS Limited Phone 2988 Foot of Columbia Avenue BREWED AND BOTTLED IN VANCOUVER BY Vancouver Breweries Limited A Worthy Presentation to a Worthy Man A couple of surprises was handed to Police Constable R. J. Flack of llle South Vanceeiiver Police Force, this week. His first surprise was when he received his orders to report to the mobilization headquarters at Quebec for feireign service. Ilis second was when he was confronted by a deputation of his comrades and friends to say goodbye to him and wish liim God' speed. They presented him with a small token as a remembrance of the friends he was leaving. Magistrate Johnson made the presentation and in a few well chosen words handed to Mr. Flack a pair of field glasses and a fountain pen, the former to be used when on the lookout and the latter to be used to keep iu touch with his many friends here. His worship, in a short address, said that it was with much regret and pride that we see you leaving our midst after your faithful services in our ranks. We can only trust that in the great fight you will remain faithful to the flag and trust in God. We wish to assure you that while yem are leaving your wife and children, we will do all in our power to aid and protect them until you return home. With a final handshake and many kind expressions of all sorts of good luck his friends retired and he took his place in the ranks of defenders of the empire. THEATRICAL AWTICAL Empresr. Theatre Next week- attraction will be one "l ihe moil notable of Mr. I.awrancc DOrsay's entire engagement, It will lie the enormously popular spec- tacular play, famous in two ce,mi- nenta, -The Embassy Kail" It will be pul ..ii al tin- Hmprcss 'I'll, air, wiili all in uriginal wealth eel scenic, lostumc anel lijilitink effects, and wilh an augmented anel especially -��� lei ted cast, headed, oi e-..ur-c, by thai mow entertaining e,f English comi dians, Mr Lawrance D'Orsay. EXHIBITION NOTES New Westminster ariil no.-1 certainly hold an exhibition ne m year and Mr Rolston, m making the announcement thai he hael extended an invitation to t Ji.- Westminster ]������. .],!<- tee visit the Vancouver Pair, added | helping ihem make a bigger cxhibi- | tion than they had ever held Nothing has so far been heard from \ ictoria as t., tbe intentions of the exhibition people there te, bold a fair thii year, but it is sincerely hoped that they will pr.,cecd. Exhibitions in the coasl cities have, in the opinion of a great many, done a great deal te, advertise the extent and value "f British Columbia's agricultural anel industrial resources. The invitation to the- min-e,.r people wa- tent I day. PANTAGES Uctqualled Vaudeville Mettle Vaiideetnlc PeoUfM New West- forward i"- Correspondence Editor "Chinook": Sir,���A ve-ry sae! accident befell a little girl in this locality this week when m passing ab.ng the sidewalk she wa9 knocked down anel her arm badly bitten by ile.gs. Now iir, I think u i- about time that ilu- auth-, oritiei woke up anl got busy with the |vagrant cur- thai abound in ihi- municipality. A person i- not really safe walking along llu- streets with I the snarling eurs running among your j feet as all curm-rs. Then- i- a license j iee for dogs, but 1 will venture to t say iliai of ilu- thousands of dogs j running at large there i- nol one I half that have a license paiil lur anel ' I think if ilu- right effort were ma.!,' I on behalf nf tlu- license department,' i a - ...el revenue would Ik- turned in'." j tli��- municipal treasury 'er there- would l be- los curs. Now a man wh ms ������"I dog will p,y for ii anel the- j curs would I.'- culled ��� en t ami th-- troyed', thereby conferring a bless ng "n ilie community ai large. We will i)e- in an awful state if raliie-s break- out here, a- it eliel in ' Intario abe ml two year- ago when cattle and horses had in be destre yed em account e,f badly bitten by dogs with the germs of rabies in them. The expense of sending individuals to the hospitals E. D. Graham, Resident Manager Phone Seymour 3406 ALL NEXT WEEK The Night Hawks A STORY OF LIFE'S OTHER SIDE Three shows daily 2.45, 7.20, 9.15 Admission���Matinees, 15c; nights, 15c and 25c; boxes, 50c. te, undergo the Pasteur cure is tomething the people cannot afford al this time, so that the expense will fail 'ii the municipality, fours, etc.. J IIKHWN. Cedar Cottage, 19th August 1914. MISTAKE IN EXHIBITION ADVERTISEMENT Through a typographical error in lasl week's advertisement of the Kx- Inliitieen Association, the prize-money was made to re-aei Six Thousand De.llar- inatead of as i' should have been SIXTY THOUSAND DOLLARS. The error would let- understood of course by the se whu have been in the habit of exhibiting at thc Exhibition and who are aware of the mag- nificent prize-money offered'. Mr. and Mrs .1 hn McMartin and family, of 173 i 27th A\ i nue Mast, with their friends, Mrs Granger and Mr-. Thompson, of 31st Avenue Salt, have returned home after an enjoyable outing "ii Bowen Island. ' Ray Collins at the Empress "The' Embassy Ball" was written especially For Mr. D'Orsay by Augustus Thomas, the distinguished playwright, who, by the way. is also thc author of "The Earl of Pawtucket," likewise written especially for tin's distinguished actur. Tbe part of the English officer, Captain Kellie, is admirably adapted to Mr. D'Orsay���he wears his uniforms as ho man on the present elay stage can, and lias full opportunity in the play fur the display of his talents as a comedian. There is a charming love story, in fact, two of them, and all the favorites of the Lawrence Company headed by Miss Maude Leone will appear prominently. The piece will be stageel with all Ihe original effects, and it will be a notable production in every way. * * * Pantages Theatre Tu tlie Pantages Theatre comes as the hcadliner the comedy drama | "Night Hawks." "Night Hawks" was | written by I. K. Friedman, newspaper man and author, whose stories and articles have been appearing in the Saturday Evening Post and either periodicals. This playlet is described as a vivid picture of life iii tiie underworld, Its rapidly changing situations centre about the admit attempts of Jue' Daniels to evade the police and escape j from their clinches wilh Kate, the i girl he lines. The dramatic counterplot is furnished by the efforts uf a cab driver, whom love makes jealous, lu frustrate Jue. Rex Adams will be seen as Jeee Daniels and Mi-s Ethel Adamson as Kate. The fun starts when Palfrey. Itar- tun anil Brown make their appearance. This trio will be seen in comedy bits of vaudeville, which includes everything from singing to acrobatic stunts un a unicycle. The music-loving patrons will be given a treat by Reizella anil Rozel- la, the novelty musicians. They play un violins and' harps. Twu comedians. Quiglan and Richards, will be seen in a laughing ceem- edy skit. "Thc Quack Dentist." Dave Woods' animal actors will delight the kiddies and amaze the grown-ups. Almost every animal freim a dog to a monkey will be seen upun the stage. * * * Dreamland Theatre Large crowds daily visit Dreamland Theatre at the corner of 26th and Main Streets, where all thc latest productions in films are shown and which are changed every day so that a person visiting this show does not see the same picture twice. As a special feature for Monday night three cash prizes are given to the holders of the coupons with the lucky numbers on. On Wednesday nights a suitable prize is given in the way of crockery or jewellry. On next Wednesday a china tea set will be given to the person holding thc lucky ticket. The house is fitted with electric fans and the seating is very comfortable, so that the people who visit this show invariably return to spend a very pleasant hour where every attention is given by courteous employees. ilie statement that he would most cheerfully co-operate wiih the New Westminster people next year in Vancouver Exhibition���Livj Stock Will be a Feature Summer Race Meeting AT MINORU PARK A BIG SOCIETY FEATURE :: :: EVERY DAY :: :: Special Trains leave new Granville Street Station at 12, 12.30, and every fifteen minutes until 2 o'clock ADMISSION, $1.25, Including Grandstand and Transportation Ladies Admitted Free except on Saturdays Races Rain or Shine SIX GREATER VANCOUVER CHINOOK ���SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1914 E iw===mi ]H^3SE Facts, Figures and a General Directory Touching Upon the Nations of the Earth Engaged in Bloody War Jocooc-ocoa^jjl* tffil 3=^=M FLEETS OF THE BRITISH NAVY First Home Fleet First Battle Squadron, 8 battleships. Attached Cruiser, 1. Attached Ship. 1. Firlt Cruiser Battle Squadron, 4 battle cruisers. Second Battle Squadron, 8 battleships. Attached cruiser, 1. Attached Ship, 1. Second Cruiser Squadron, 4 cruisers. Third Battle Squadron, 8 battleships. Attached Cruiser, 1. Third Cruiser Squadron, 4 cruisers. Fourth Battle Squadron, 4 battleships. Attached Cruiser, I, First Light Cruiser Squadron, 3 cruisers. Mine Sweeping Gunboats, 6. First, Second, Third and Fourth Flotillas, each of 1 cruiser, 1 depot ship, and 15 to 19 torpedo-boat destroyers. Second Home Fleet Fifth Battle Squadron, 8 battleships. Attached cruiser, 1. Fifth Cruiser Squadron, 2 cruisers. ���Sixth Battle SqtiadT.ni, 5 battleships. Sixth Cruiser Squadron, 3 cruisers. Second Light Cruiser Squadron, 4 cruisers. Mine Layer Squadron, 7 ships. Third Home Fleet Seventh Battle Squadron, 8 battleships. Attached cruiser, 1. Seventh Cruiser Squadron, 6 cruisers. Eighth Battle Squadron, 6 battleships. Attached cruiser, 1. Eighth Cruiser Squadron, Ninth Cruiser Squadron, 6 cruisers. Tenth Cruiser Squadron, 6 cruisers. Eleventh Cruiser Squadron, 6 cruisers. Twelfth Cruiser Squadron, 5 cruisers. Patrol Flotillas Sixth, Seventh, Eighth and Ninth Flotillas, each of 1 cruiser, 1 depot or repair ship, 21 to 23 torpedo-boat destroyers, except Eighth, which has 24 turpedo-boats. Submarines (47 in all), 3rd to 8th and Lamlash Flotillas. Training Squadron, 8 ships. Mediterranean Fleet Second Battle Cruiser Squadron, 3 cruisers. First Cruiser Squadron, 4 cruisers. Ligth cruisers, 4. Attached ships, 2. Destroyers, 10. Eastern Fleet China Squadron���Cruiser Squadron, 6 cruisers. Attached ships, 6. River gunboats, 10. Destroyers, 8. Australia Squadron���Cruisers, 4. East Indies Squadron���Cruisers, 4. Attached ships, Cape of Good Hope Squadron���Cruisers, 3. West Coast of America Squadron���2 ships. HOW CANADIAN MILITIA WOULD BE PAID IN SERVICE The fact that the militia units in Vancouver may be called to the front has aroused a great deal of interest and the pay of those who go is a matter that is also of vital interest to those who may be affected. Below is the list. It will be noticed that there is an extra allowance for "active service." Active Pay. Allowance. Total Per day. Per day Pay Lieut.-Coloncl 5.00 $1.25 $6.25 Major (qualified) 4.00 1.00 5.00 Captain 3.00 .75 3.75 Lieutenant (qualified) 2.00 .60 2.60 Lieutenant (provisional) .... 1.50 .60 2.10 Rank and file 75 .10 .85 There are, of course, other special allowances, but the average pay is as above, and covers the cavalry, artillery, infantry, engineers, signal corps, A.S.C., and the postal corps. AN ITALIAN'S FIGURES This is how an Italian officer summarized the military and naval strength of the Triple Alliance and Triple Entente three years ago : Triple Alliance (Germany, Austria and Italy.) Soldiers 4,550.000 Field guns 9,544 Warships 411 Displacement of ships in tons 1,217,757 Naval big guns 4,202 Triple Entente (Britain, France and Russia.) Soldiers 4,085,000 Field guns 8,972 Warships 1.005 Displacement eef ships in teens 2,888,322 Naval big guns 8,635 GREAT WARS COST IN LIVES AND MONEY Duration Loss nf Cust in in Days Life Money England-France 8,168 1,900,00 $6,250,000,000 (1793-18151 Crimean War 731 485,000 1,525,000,000 (1854-56) United Slates Civil War 2,456 656,000 3,700,(100,000 (1861-65) Franco-German 405 290,000 1,580,000,000 (1870-71) Russo-Turkish 334 180,000 950,000,000 (1877-78) United States-Spanish . 101 2,910 165.000,000 (1898) Boer War 962 90,898 1,000,100,000 (1904-05) Russo-Japanese 576 555,900 2,250,000,000 (1904-05) Balkan Wars 302 145,500 200,000,000 GERMAN NAVAL ARMAMENTS As an example of the armament of a modern German war vessel, the following particulars of the latest battle cruiser. "Goeben" are of interest; Length, 6I0"4 feet; beam, 96 feet; displacement, 22,640 tuns; speed on trial, 29 knols; armament, ten 11-inch, twelve 5.9- inch, twelve 3.4-inch, four torpedo tubes; main armor belt, 7/j-ineh; coal, 3.100 tons; oil, 200 tons. One of the latest German Dreadnoughts, tbe "Kaiser" has the' following dimensions and guns: Length, 56414 feet; beam, 05'-J feet; displacement, 24,110 tons; trial speed, 22 to 23 knots; armament, ten 12.2-inch, fourteen 5.9-inch, fourteen 3.4-inch, six torpedo tubes; main armor belt, 12J$-inch; coal, 3,600 tons; oil, 300 tons. From the above examples it will be seen that Britain and her allies have a foe to meet that is worthy of iheir steel. RECENT WARS Franco-German War 1870 Chinese-Japanese War 1894 The Turkish-Greek War 1897 Spanish-American War 1898 S'.utli African War 1899 Russo-Japanese War 1904 Italian-Turkish War .,.,... 1911 HOW BIG NAVIES OF THE WORLD COMPARE Following is given a comparison of the naval strengths .ef the chief peiwers of the world at March 31st, 1914: 1.���Battleships Great Britain 60 Germany 33 France 22 Russia 12 Austria 7 Italy 10 Japan 15 2.���Battle Cruisers Great Britain 9 Germany 4 France 2 Russia 7 Austria 6 Italy 4 Japan 6 3.���Armored Cruisers Great Britain 34 Germany 9 France 19 Russia 6 Austria 3 Italy 9 Japan 9 4.���Protected Cruisers Great Britain 17 France 2 5.���Light Cruisers (of all kinds) Great Britain 92 Germany 45 France 10 Russia 16 Austria 9 Italy 18 Japan 21 6.���Destroyers Great Britain 232 Germany 132 France 74 Russia 140 Austria 12 Italy 33 Japan 57 7.���Torpedo Boats, excluding those of doubtful efficiency Great Britain 59 Germany 16 France 148 Russia 29 Austria 63 Italy 71 Japan 47 8.���Submarines Great Britain 77 Germany 24 France 78 Russia 37 Austria 6 Italy 18 Japan 12 9.���Gunboats, River Gunboats, etc. Great Britain 53 Germany 10 France ..' 11 Russia 28 Austria 9 Japan 9 Italy 6 10.���Sea-going Fleet Auxiliaries Great Britain 52 Germany 8 France 16 Russia 22 Austria 17 Italy 17 Japan 8 AEROPLANE FLEETS OF THE RIVAL POWERS Triple Number Alliance. of Craft. Austria 150 Italy 200 Germany 350 Total 700 Triple Number Entente. of Craft. Great Britain 130 France 750 Russia 380 Total 1,260 START OF THE WAR Before and After the Declaration On May 30, 1913, peace between the Balkan states and Turkey was concluded) by which Turkey best practically all of her European dominions; Servia got all of Central Macedonia; Greece got Bpirus, part of Southern Macedonia, Salonika and a strip eef sea-board in Western Thrace; Montenegro got the west half of No- vibazar. Austria's attitude during the war was, of course, neutral officially, but her inveterate hostility to thc Balkan states, especially Servia, was well known and hardly concealed. Since the war Austria has strengthened her fe irees, both military and naval, and presented to Europe a more vigilant outlook and a more aggressive attitude than she has ever done in modern times; all the while preserving strict secrecy concerning her actual designs. On thc 28th of June of the present year, the Archduke Francis Ferdinand, heir presumptive to the dual throne of Austria-Hungary, was assassinated in the streets of Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia. This event produced profound feeling in Austria against Servia. On the 23rd of July Austria demanded that Servia shemld give formal assurance that it condemned the Servian propaganda whose aim was to detach from Austria a portion of its territory, stop the work of those engaged therein and express regret tbat Servian officers had shared in the comicmned business. The Servian government was also called upun to suppress anti-Austrian societies anel publications and to advertise the fact, and to eliminate freem its educational system influences hostile to Austria-Hungary. All this programme was to be carried out immediately and uneler thc supervision of Austro-Hungarian officials. Servia at.once replied, accepting practically all the Austrian demands, but demurring at lhe participation of Austrian officials in Servian affairs. On thc 28th day of July Austria declared war against Servia. War bas since been declared by Germany on Russia, France, Belgium and England, with tbe possibility of several other countries being involved at an early date. THE TRIPLE ALLIANCE Thc Triple Alliance was formed in 1883 between Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy for tbe purpose eif cheeking encroachments by Russia and France. By its provisions tbe three powers are bound to support one another in certain contingencies. Its terms were made more definite in 1887. Tbe exact provisions of the Alliance have not been divulged, but are said to have been modified as to France and Italy in 1893. Thc Alliance was renewed in 1902 and in 1907, for certain periods, and the period of its last renewal extends to June 14, 1914. It would appear that the recent demands of Italy agaiiist Turkey, followed by Italy's declaration of war, were assented to by the Alliance. For many years Great Britain, while not a party to the Alliance, was closely linked with it through apprehension of French and Russian aggressiveness, but later, becoming disquieted by the growth of the German naval power, adopted, in 1902, a decided change of policy with a view to seeking in the Balance of Power greater security against invasion. In pursuance of this policy Great Britain entered into an agreement with France'in 1904 and with Russia in 1907. The aims of the Triple Entente, so called, Great Britain, France and Russia, were substantially as follows : 1. the Balance of Power. 2. The strengthening of the treaty law iu tbe interests of peace and the status quo. 3. Disarmament. In some directions this policy has met with considerable success. In the event of a war between the powers of the Triple Alliance and those of thc Triple Entente the land forces of the Entente would exceed by probably a million men those of the Alliance, but it is doubtful whether the vast army of Russia could be promptly assembled for service in the theatre of war. The strength of the combined navies of the Entente in ships, tonnage, armament and number of men would exceed the combined naval strength of the Alliance. WAR DIRECTORY MORATORIUM���A special act of legislation authorizing the suspension of payment by debtors and banks for a given period. The period specified in the present instance is one month in Great Britain. SPY���A spy is defined as a person who, acting clandestinely, or on false pretences, obtains or seeks to obtain information in the zone of operations of a belligerent with the intention of communicating it to the hostile party. By the law of war a spy is liable, if caught, to the penalty of death. By The Hague War Regulations soldiers not in disguise, who have penetrated into the zone of operations of a hostile army, are not considered spies (Art. 29), and a spy taken in the act cannot be punished without previous trial. (Art. 30), Soldiers or civilians openly carrying messages, even in balloons, are not considered spies. KING ALBERT OF BELGIUM���Who will lead thc Belgian troops in person, succeeded to thc throne on the death of the late King Leopold on Dec. 17, 1909. He is the son of Prince Phillippe, Count of Flanders, and was born on April 8, 1875. His marriage to Duchess Elizabeth of Bavaria in 1900, caused great rejoicing- in Belgium. He has two sons and one daughter, tiie eldest, Prince Leopedd, being now 13 years old. King Albert has travelled extensively and visited the United States in 1898. He is said1 to be of a studious disposition and strikingly like the late King Leopold in appearance. ARMED LINERS���By arrangement witb thc Admiralty certain British merchant steamships have been provided with guns to protect themselves against the attack of foreign armed merchantmen, of which there is good reason to believe that many exist. The R. M. S. P. Company's Aragon was the first to be so equipped, while the La Corriente and thc Themistocles were the first vessels leaving Liverpool and the Thames respectively, to be armed. There arc approximately 160 steam merchantmen of over 12,000 tons register, many of which would be included in this arrangement. CZENSTOCHOWA���Stiuated on the river Warthe near the Silestian frontier of Russia Poland, is a town of some 50,000 inhabitants. It is noted chiefly for its manufacture! of woollen and cotton cloths and paper. A famous image of the Virgin in a convent there attracts over a quarter of a million pilgrims annually. Te defence of this convent against a large Swedish army in 1655 is one of the most heroic episodes in Polish history. ALIENSTEIN���In K.ist Prussia, on the Alle, 65 miles south uf Konigsbcrg, has a population of 25,000 and manufacture matches, beer and machinery. VERVIKRS���Close tee the eastern frontier of Belgium, and 14 miles east of Liege, is an important manufacturing centre producing cloth and yarns. It has a population, including the surrounding districts, ��� ef uver 70,000. THIONVILLK OR DIF.DKNHOFEN���Is a forti- licel town of German Lorraine, 17 miles north of Mctz. In the Franco-Prussian War it held out two weeks against thc Germans in November, 1870. BONA���Is a fortified naval station of Algeria, and has one uf lhe best harbors on the African coast. The town is French in character and possesses extensive trade and1 manufactures. MARS-LA-TOUR���Fourteen miles west by south from Metz, is a French village, where a great battle was fought on August 16, 1870, known also as the battle of Vionville. CROMARTY���A Scottish burgh, beautifully situated at the south side of the entrance of Cromarty Firth, is 16 miles from Dingwall. WARSAW���The capital eef Poland, is beautifully situated on tire left bank of thc river Vistula, and is 387 miles by rail from Berlin, and 695 miles southwest of St. Petersburg. From a military point of view Warsaw is the chief stronghold for the defence of Poland, and is defended! by a strong fort, across the river, known as Sliwicki. LUBIN���Is one of the handsomest towns of Russian Poland, and has extensive trade and manufactures. It is 95 miles south-west of Warsaw. METZ���Is the capital of the German province of Lorraine and is 80 miles northwest of Strassburg. and 170 miles cast of Paris. Previous to the Franco- German war of 1870 Met/, was the capital of the French province of Moselle. General Bazainc, with a vast army, surrendered to the Germans here on Oct. 27, 1870. VLADIVOSTOCK���A first-class f.ntress and important naval station of Asiatic Russia, is the terminus of one of the branches of the Trans-Siberia Railway. It is situated on the eastern arm of the gulf of Amur. Its harbor of the Golden Horn is one uf the must beautiful in the world, but is ice-bound three months in the year. 3S1=^ GREAT BRITAIN Important questions of naval and military policy are considered by the Ceimmittee of Imperial Defence, of which the Prime Minister is exofficiee president. The usual members are the Secretaries of State for Foreign Affairs, War, the Colonies, and India; the Chancellor of the Exchequer; the l-'irst Lord of thc Admiralty; the First Sea Lord of the Admiralty; the Chief of the Imperial General Staff; the Director of Naval Intelligence; the Director of Military Operations. Other Naval and Military officers and high officials arc from time to time called in. The Committee has a permanent secretariat. ARMY The land forces of the United Kingdom consist of the Regular Army and of the- Territorial Army. Of these, a large part eef the Regular Army serves in British Dominions oversea, and it is customary to refer to these troops as the "British Army." in contradistinction to the "Native Army" or "Indian Army" in India and to tiie "Local Forces" in South Africa and in British Colonies. The Regular Army, whether at home or abroad, is paid for by the Imperial exchequer except in India (although certain colonies pay contribution! towards its upkeep); India pays a contribution towards the cost of troops at home owing to these serving as a depot for the regular troops in India. The Territorial Army serves only at home in peace time. Tbe rank and file fur both Regular Army and Territorial Army are obtained by voluntary enlistment. The Regular Army in peace time consists of the permanently embodied troops, the Army Reserve, and the Special Reserve. Service in the permanently embodied portieeti eif tlle Regular Army and the Army Reserve is for 12 years, with permission to extend to 21 years under certain circumstances. Of the original 12 years, from 3 to 9 are spent "with the colon," i.e., on permanent service, and Ihe remainder of the time in the Army Reserve; the majority of the men serve for 7 years with the colors and 5 years in the Army Reserve, which is the rule for infantry other than the Foot Guards. Men enlist between 18 and 25 years of age. The peace establishment of the regular troups at home is considerably below war establishment; in South Africa and thc Colonies it is higher; in India it is practically the same as tbe war establishment. On mobilisation for war the ranks, after eliminating recruits ami young seddiers. are filled up from the Army Reserve, and also, to a small extent, from the Special Reserve. FRANCE ��� France has a cuast line of 1,760 miles, 1,304 on the Atlantic and 456 een the Mediterranean. Its land frontier extends over 1,575 miles, of which 1,156 miles arc aluiig lhe Belgian. German, Swiss and Italian frontiers, and 419 along the Spanish frontier. The fortified places are specially administered by a "service des fortifications." Paris, which is considered' as the centre of defence, is surrounded by a wall ance :hed . _-...��.*, .H ���w> , neeiillCU l,y a W.i which has 97 bastions, 17 old forts and 38 new advanc forts or batteries, tbe whole forming two entrenche camps at St. Denis and Versailles. The strong places of first class, each of them with numerous forts, are : On the German frontier���Verdun, Toul, F.pinal, Bel- fort, forming an advanced line; Maubcuge, La Fere, Reims, Langres, Dijon, Besancan, in a second line. On the Italian frontier���Briancon and Grenoble are the chief places, with Lyon in the rear. There are also a few isolated "forts d'arrets" near Nancy, Lune- ville. Remisemont, Nice, etc. On the coast���Toulon, Rochefort, Lorient, Brest and Cherbourg are naval harbors surrounded by forts. In recent years most second class and third class fortresses have been dismantled or at least "dcclasses." SERVIA In Servia military service is compulsory and universal. Liability is from 18 to 50 years of age, but recruits join at 21, and complete their military service at 45. The National Army has three "bans." The first is the active army and its reserve, constituting the first line. The second) "ban" is supposed to provide reserve troops. The third is the territorial army. There is also the levee en masse, which contains all those who have passed through the National Army, and all other males between 18 and 50. Continuous service for the infantry is for l'/j year only; for artillery and cavalry 2 years. Service in thc reserve i.s feir 9JJ or 8 years (to complete 10 years in the lirsl "ban"I. After this the Servian soldier passes successively tei tbe second "ban," iu which he remains 6 years, and to the third "ban" for 8 years. The kingdom of Servia is divided into 5 divisional areas, each supplying a division eef 2 infantry brigades of 2 regiments of 4 battalions, a field artillery regiment of 9 batteries of 4 guns, and a regiment of divisional cavalry. The latter resembles the yeomanry in Great Britain, and are not embodied in time of peace. In war. the field army, consisting of 5 divisions, a cavalry divisieen .ef 4 regiments and 2 horse batteries, one regiment ot mountain artill'ry. and eme of howitzers, would amount lo about 110,000 combatants. If thc reserve troops of the lecond "ban" are fit to take the field, they we mid raise the total strength to about 175.000. The reservists of the first and second "bans," not required to form first line and reserve troops, and therefore available to make good losses in thc field, wemld amount to seime 95,000 men. ITALY The extent of the land frontier of Italy is as follows : French frontier 300 miles; Swiss 418; Austro- Hungarian 484; fremtier of San Marino 24; in all (exclusive e,f San Marino) 1,202 miles. Thc coast line of thc peninsula measures 2,052 miles; of Sicily, 630; of Sardina 830; of Elba and the small islands, 648; the total length eef ceeast is thus 4,160 miles. ^^k^k^^^^k^k^k^^^^^s^^^ssss^ .. ...... Be.iiiiii are the follow- infi fortified places; Vado, Genoa, Spezia, Memte Ar- gentaro, Gaeta, works in the Straits uf Messina, Tar- anio. T" ilie north oi Sardinia a gnmp of fortified islands form ilu- naval station oi Maddalena. Rome i-- protected ley a circle of forts. RUSSIA Russia ha' an extensive fnuilier bieth by sea and laml, protected ley numerous fortification! of various classes. On the west. Poland is defended by a sys- 1,'n uf feiur strongl-.ulds. sometimes called the Polish Ouaeli ilat'ial���Novogtorgievsk en ihe right hank of the Vistula; Warsaw anil Ivangorod each on both banks uf the Vistula; Breat-Litavak "ii the Bug. There are numerous other lurtified places, mostly neglecteel, een the Vistula and Bug SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1914 GREATER VANCOUVER CHINOOK SEVEN Facts, Figures and a General Directory -continued GERMANY Germany has a total frontier length of 4,570 miles On lln- north it is bounded by the North Sea (293 miles), Denmark (47 miles), and the Baltic (927 miles!; on the south well-defined nieeuntain-ranges and the Lake eef C'einstance separate it freim Austria (1,043) and Switzerland (256 mile!); on the east Germany is Sounded by Russia feir 843 miles; on the west by France (242 ���miles l, Luxemburg (111 miles), Belgium (70 miles), and Holland (377 miles). Some of the ce.ast defence! and batteries have been placed under the jurisdiction of the admiralty. The empire is at present divided into ten "fortress districts' (teitungl-lnspcctionen), each including a certain area with fortified places. Tbe following is a list of these districts, and thc names of the fortresses in each, the fortified place! eif the first class, serving as camp!, being distinguished by black letters, while those specially designed for railway protection or obstruction are marked by asterisks (*) and coast fortresses by a dagger (t): 1. KONIGSBERG. Konigiberg, Danzig.f l'illau.t Memel.t Boyen, 2. POSEN : I'e.sen, GlogaU,* Neisse, Glatz. 3. BERLIN : Spandau, Magdeburg, Turgau,* Kus- trin. 4. MAINZ : Mainz, Ulm, Rastatl. 5. METZ ; Metz, Diedenbofen,* Bitsch.* 6. COLOGNE (K.iln) : Cologne, Koblenz, Wesel,* Saarlouls.* 7. KIEL; Kiel, Friedrichsort,t Cuxliaven,f Gee- .-lemunde,t Wilhelmshaven.t Swinemunde.t 8. THORN: Thorn, Graudenz, Vistula Passages i Weichselubergange), Dirschau. 9. STRASSBURG: Strassburg, New Breisach. 10. MUNICH (Munchcn) : Ingolstadt, Germer- -heim.* These fortresses are all connected with each other ley means of underground telegraphs, while strategical railway lines lead from the principal military centres toward1! the frontiers. Military service in Germany is compulsory and universal with the usual exemptions. Liability (Wcbrp- llicht) commences at the age of 17, and ends at 45, but actual service (Heerpllicht) begins at 20. The term of service in the First Line, or active army, is ', years, 2 in the ranks and 5 in tlie reserve, except in lhe cavalry anil horse artillery, in which the periods are 3 and 4. During the period of reserve service the soldier is regarded as belonging to his corps, and is obliged t'i join it twice in the 5 (or 4) years for training. The duration of training is limited by law to 8 weeks: it is usually 6 weeks, or perhaps only a month. The next stage is 5 years (cavalry and burse artillery 3 years) in the first "ban" of the Landwehr, or Second Line Army. The Landwehr men are twice called eiut for exercise during this period, for 8 to 14 days un each occasion. Landwehr cavalry, however, are not called "lit fur training in time of peace. After 5 years in tbe first "ban." ..I' ibe Landwehr, lhe soldier passes to the second "ban," anil remains in it until lie has completed his 39th year, i.e., for 6 to 7 years (8 to 9 in the case eef the cavalry and horse artillery). There is no training during this period. Finally all soldiers are passed intei the Landsturm (second "ban") in which they remain until they have reached the age of 45, that is fur 6 years. Thc Landsturm is a purely home defence force. The first "ban" I'Hisi.sts uf all those between the ages of 17 and 39 who feer eme reason or another have received' no military training. The second "ban" contains all the men, whether trained or untrained, between 39 and 45. AUSTRIA.HUNGARY Austria-Hungary lies in the heart of Europe The1 land frontier is formed in the west by Bavaria, the Canton of St. GalU-n, Liechtenstein, tin- Canton Grau- bunilcn and Italy; in the smith by Italy. Montenegro, Turkey. Servia ami Rumania; iii ilu- east i,y Rumania; in the north east ami north by Russia; in ihe neerib by Prussia; anil in llie ItOfthwesI by Saxony. Natural frontier! are tlle Fiehtel Mountain!, the Biehnicrwald, the Inn, ami llie Salzach te.warels Bavaria; lhe Saab-, lhe Alps, ami the Rhine teewarels Sl. Gallen; the High Alps te,wards Graiibiinden anel Italy; the Lago di C.arila and Carnie: Alps also towards Italy; towards Turkey, the- Dillaric Alps, the l.'iina ami Save; towards Servia, Save ami Danube; towards Roumania, the Seiutheast and ICast Carpathian's; te,wards Russia, Ihe Dniester and Vistula; towards Prussia, the Riesen and Iser Gebrige; towards Saxony, tin Brz-Gebirge, The following are the chief territorial defences. In Galicia���Cracow, fortified and entrenched camp at Przemysl. Hungary, on the lefl of tbe Tisza, Gyu- lal'ebervar, .ir.nl and Temesvar; on the Danube, Knin- arom. l'ctervarad and Orsova. In Dalmatia is the coast fortification <,f Cattaro; in I stria. Peela. fortified naval barhe.r. The- Alpine frontiers in Tyrol have defences on all the mutes, and also between Tyrol and the Adriatic. Serajevo is a fortified place. The Austrian capital, Vienna, and the Hungarian capital. Budapest, arc- undefended. Pola, the chief naval port, is stn.ugly fortified, belli towards sea and land, and has been recently enlarged, su as tu be abb- to accommodate the entire licet. The arsenal of tlle imperial and royal navy is als,o in Pola; Triest is the great storehouse, and there is alsei an arsenal of the navy. FORCES OF NATIONS AT WAR Tbe land strength uf nations now at war is as follows : Triple Entente Great Britain (regulars) 800,000 Great Britain (unorganized) 3.000,000 Russia (regulars and reserves) 5.500,000 Russia (unorganized) 5.200,000 France (regulars and reserves) 4,000.000 France (unorganized) 1,000,000 Belgium (regulars and reserves) 22,000 Belgium (unorganized) 400,000 Servia (regulars and reserves) 300,000 Servia (unorganized) 100.000 Total 20,522.000 Triple Alliance Germany (regular- and reserves) 5,200,000 Germany (unorganized) 1,000,000 Austria-Hungary (regulars and reserves i... 2.000,000 Austria-Hungary (unorganized) 3.000,000 Total 11,200,000 Total population of the world 1,623.3(10.000 AREAS OF COUNTRIES AT WAR Following is the area 'ef llie countries involve! war : Miles. British Empire 1.1123.712 German Empire '. 208.780 German Africa 1,0.15,080 Austria-Hungary 261.029 Russian Empire 8.647.657 Belgium 11.373 France and Colonies 4,372.000 Servia 23,661 Total 28,083.298 I in GREAT BRITAIN'S "FIRST FLEET" The Admiralty has given "in the following details of thi "Firsl Fleet," * lefl Portsmouth fe.r an unknown rendezvous in "i near llie North Sea: Tonnage Completed Si>< ��� il Main Armamenl Compfemenl Ir..ii link, (Flag-ship) 25,000 PM4 n 10 13.5in. 12 6-in 900 men FIRST BATTLE SQUADRON Tonnage Completed Speed Main Armament Complei Marlborough 25,iki<) \<>u 22 in 13.5-in. 12 6-in. 900 men St. Vincent 19.2.50 1910 219 in 12 -in. 18 4-in. 780 men ColKngwood 19.25H iwi 21.5 in 12 -in. ]n 4-iu. 724 men Colossui 20,000 1911 215 lo :.' -i��� 16 4-in. 780 men Hercules 20.000 1911 21.5 lo 12 -in. 16 4-in. 780 men Neptune 19,yno 1911 21.7 10 12 -in. 16 4-in. 780 men vanguard 19,250 1910 22.1 10 12 -in. 18 4-in. 724 men Superb 18.600 1909 21.6 10 12 -in. 16 4-in. 870 nun Ana. he.l t.' the Firsl Squadron an- the light cruiser Bellona, capabli of ;, speed of 25.9 km,!s ami [he repair ship Cyclops. SECOND BATTLE SQUADRON Tonnage Completed Speed Main Armament Complement King George V 23.000 1912 22 in 13.5-in. 16 4-in. 900 men "nun 22.500 1911 21 10 13.5-in, 16 4-in. 800 men Ajax 23.000 1913 22 10 13.5-in. 16 4-in. 900 men Audacious 23.000 1913 22 10 13.5-in. 16 4-in. -'Kill men Centurion 23.000 1913 22 10 13.5-in. lo 4-in 900 men Conqueror 22.500 1912 22.12 10 13.5-in. 16 4-in. xoo me-n ���Monarch 22.500 1912 21.XX 10 13.5-in. 16 4-in. 800 men Thunderer 22,500 1912 21 10 13.5-in. 16 4-in. 800 men Attached to tin- Second Battle Sepiaelr,,n i- the- light cruiser Boadicea, tonnage 3,300 and speeel 25.75 knots, THIRD BATTLE SQUADRON Tonnage Completed Speeel Main Armament Complement King Edward VI] 16.350 1905 19.04 4 12-in. 49.2-in. 106-in. 825 men Hibernia 16,350 1906 I960 4 12-in. 4 9.2-in. 106-in 825 men Africa 16.350 1906 18.95 412-in.49.2-in. 106-in. 825 men Britannia 16.350 1906 18.74 4 12-in. 49.2-in. 106-in. 825 men Commonwealth 16,350 1905 19.01 412-in. 49.2-in. 106-in. 825 men Dominion 16.350 1905 19.5 412-in. 49.2-in. 106-in. 825 men Hindustan 16,350 1905 19.01 4 12-in. 49.2-in. 10 6-in. 825 men Zealandia 1-6,350 1905 18.59 412-in.49.2-in. 106-in. 825 men Attached to the Third Battle Squadron is the light cruiser Blanche, tonnage 3,350 ami speed 25.67 kiie.ts. FOURTH BATTLE SQUADRON Tonnage Completed Speed Main Armament Complement Dreadnought 17.900 1906 21.85 10 12-in. 77(1 men Agamemnon 16.500 1908 I.s.75 4 12-in. 10 9.2-in. 865 men Temeraire 18.600 1909 22.07 10 12-in. 10 4 -in 870 men Attached iu the Fourth Battle Squadron is the light cruiser Blonde, tonnage 3,350 and speeel 25.43 km els. FIRST BATTLE CRUISER SQUADRON Tonnage Completed Speeel Main Armament Complement Lion 26.350 1912 28.5 8 13.5-in. 10 4-in. 980 men Queen Mary 27.000 1912 28.0 8 13.5-in. 16 4-in. 1000 men Princess Royal 26.350 1912 2H.S 8 13.5~-in. Id 4-in owl mm New Zealand 18,800 1912 25.0 8 12 -in. lo 4-in. 7SD men SECOND CRUISER SQUADRON fonnage Completed Speed Main Armament Complement Shannon 14,600 1908 22.49 4 9.2-in. 10 7.5-in. 850 men Achilles 13.55H 1907 23.27 6 9.2-in. 4 7.5-in. 704 men Cochrane 13.550 1907 23.29 6 9.2-in. 4 7.5-in. 704 men Natal 13,550 1907 23.33 6 9.2-in. 4 7.5-in 704 nun THIRD CRUISER SQUADRON Tonnage Completed Speed Main Armament Complement Antrim 10,850 1905 23.02 4 7.5-in. 6 6-in. 655 men Argyle 10,850 1906 22.3S 4 7.5-in. 6 6-in. 655 men Devonshire 10.850 lo:i5 22.97 4 7.5-in. 6 6-in. 655 nun FOURTH LIGHT CRUISER SQUADRON Tonnage Completed Speeel Main Armament Complement Southampton 5.400 1913 25 5 8 6-in. 4110 men Birmingham 5.440 1914 25 5 9 6-in. 400 men Make Your Gardens Beautiful Don't procrastinate! Those whe have their gardens well cultivated should act quickly in secu-ing what their tastes prompts to select to make home surroundings beautiful. This obviates a rush the last weeks of the planting season and consequently confers upon us a direct favor. Our staff, through generous patronage are taxed to the limit every day, late and early. Don't delay placing your orders quickly, thereby preventing a rush and enabling us to give efficient service in meeting your wants. Our stock of flowering plants (Biennial and Perennial) cannot be surpassed on this continent. This is not, to use the slang phrase���hot air���but a fact. When you want cabbage, cauliflower and tomato plants order from us. Catalogues mailed free on application. ROYAL NURSERIES, LIMITED Office���710 Dominion Building, 207 Hastings Street West Phone Seymour 5556 Store���2410 Granville Street Phone Bayview 1926 Greenhouses and Nurseries at Royal on B.C. Electric Kailway, Hburiie Line, about two miles south of the City limits. Phone Ebume 43. Fairview Sand & Gravel Co. Corner Front and Manitoba Streets TELEPHONE FAIRMONT 552 BEST PRICES FOR SOUTH VANCOUVER AND FAIRVIEW DISTRICT TERMINAL CITY IRON WORKS 19��S ALBERT ST. TELEPHONE HIGH. 131 ENGINEERS, MACHINISTS iLND FOUNDERS IRON AND BRASS CASTINGS FIRE HYDRANTS AND SPECIALS REPAIRS OP ALL DESCRIPTION' Hughes Bros' Big Liquor Store 105 HASTINGS STREET EAST, VANCOUVER, B.C. Phone : Seymour 330 We carry everything in Wines, Liquors and Cigars No order too small, and none too large for this popular Liquor Store Store open every evening until 11 p.m. Free Delivery to all parts South Vancouver Leaving our Store every Thursday and Friday morning at 9 a.m. Price List mailed free on application WILLOW HOSPITAL Corner BROADWAY and WILLOW PATIENTS RECEIVED FROM $15.00 PER WEEK Miss HALL and Miss WESTLEY, graduate nurses Phone Fairmont 2165 BEER BEER YOU CAN GET ANY AMOUNT FROM THE International Importing Company 303 PENDER STREET WEST Bottlers of B.C. 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Always Open Use of Modern Chapel to All CORNER 8th AND MAIN STREET Telephone Fairmont 189 P. H. GROTE���Formerly Center & Hanna's Branch COME IN OUT OF THE DUST! Fruits Pure Ice Cream ICE COLD SOFT DRINKS. COOL FRESH BUTTERMILK, CANDIES, CIGARS, TOBACCO, ETC. " The Place with the Gramophone " Open Day and Night Chinook Ice Cream Parlor 4251 MAIN STREET The Terminal Steam Navigation Co. Limited HOWE SOUND ROUTE SS. "BALLENA lcives Union Dock g ^ at 9.15 a.m. SS. "BOWENA" leaves Union Dock at daily, Sunday daily, iat 10-''0 am- ^or ' I Bowen Island, Britan- Sunday at 10.3O a.m., I nia Mines, 1'orteau, i et i, ��*:���-.! Mill Creek. (Anvil for Bntannia Mines|Is]andi Mon _ Wed _ and Newport. ! and Sat.) SS. "BRITANNIA" leaves the Union Dock at 9.15 a.m. daily for Gt. Northern Cannery, Caulfeilds, Eagle Harbor, Fisherman's Bay, Bindlev's, Eagle Cliff, lnvcrcraig. (Horseshoe Eay, Tues. and Fri.) These trips afford passengers a magnificent view of the scenery among the islands and glaciers all day. Do not miss these trips. $1.00 round trip, good for day of issue only. For information phone Seymour 6330. 75 per cent, of your Summer Cooking can be done with Electric Household Appliances just as well as with a Kitchen Range and with much greater comfort and convenience Electric Household Appliances are ready for operation, day or ni��ht, on an instant'", attention to connecting the cord with the fiuuse'.*��ld 3ockct. ihey can do everything in the line of light cooking, preparing tea or coffr?, miking toast, preparing eggs, frying chops, etc. You don't want heavy meals during the hot weather and the appliances just meet this demand and make it unnecessary to have a hot fire going. Electric Household Appliances cost only a few cents per hour of continuous operation. To prepare an ordinary meal takes but a fraction of an hour. They are guaranteed by the manufacturers. See our full line of Electrical Household Appliances Cirri]] ft Hastings Sts. 113b Granville St, near Davie EIGHT GREATER VANCOUVER CHINOOK SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1914 FAMOUS "JINGLE POT" COAL Costs you no more than inferior grades. Quality only is what has increased our sales WE OPERATE TWO YARDS COAST LUMBER & FUEL CO., LIMITED Yard No. 1--4905 Ontario St., Cor. Bodwell Rd. Phone: Fraser 41 Yard No. 2���3612 Victoria Road, Cor. 20th Ave. Phone: Highland 226 Vancouver Exhibition���Omi, from Hastings Park Kennels Inter-Municipal Sports at Point Grey The following is a complete list of events and the names of the winners at the Inter-Municipality Games on Saturday : Athletic Results The programme for the afternoon, together with the events and records made are as follows: 220-yard race, open to members and residents of Point Grey���First, S. Thornton; second, John Murdoch; third, W. B. Greig. 100-yards race, open to boys under 16 years���First, Mangold; second, Kent; thiril, Huxtable. 100-yards race, open to girls under 16 years���First, Miss Lochlan; se- ond. Miss Frizellc; third, Miss Huxtable. Hop, step and jump, open to club members only���First, William Kean; second, John MacDonald; third, Geei. Gray. 100-yards race, open, inter-municipal championship���First, William Kean, P. G; second, John MacDonald, P. G���; third, E. S. Palmer, S. V. High jump, open, inter-municipal championship���First, William Kean, P. G.; second, E. S. Palmer, S. V.; third, George Gray, S. V. Putting 16-pound shot, open, inter- municipal championship���First, J. MacDonald. P. G.; Alexander Logan; third, J. Murdoch. Standing long jump, open to club members���First, J. MacDonald, second, William Kean: third, W. Walker. 220-yards race, open, inter-municipality championship���First, Jack Browne, Burnaby; second, Sam Thornton, P. G; third, E. S. Palmer, S. V. Throwing 16-pound hammer, open, inter-municipal championship���First, A. Logan, 121 feet; J. MacDonald, 107 feet 1 inch. Pole vault, inter-municipal championship���First, J. MacDonald; second, J. MacDonald; third W. B. Greig, 440-yards race, open, inter-nuinici- pal championship���First, Stanley Ross; second, Jack Browne; third, W. B. Greig. Throwing 56-pound weight, open,' inter-municipal championship���A. Logan, 28 feet 6 inches; second, John Murdoch, 26 feet 4 inches; George Gray, 23 feet 8 inches. 100-yards race, open to councillors of Richmond, South Vancouver, Burnaby and Point Grey���First, W. Ross, Burnaby; second, J. A. Kerr, South Vancouver; third, Councillor Welsh, of Point Grey. Inter-municipal tug-of-war���First heat, Point Grey Waterworks Department won from South Vancouver Fire Department in two straight pulls. Second heat. South Vancouver Police won from Point Grey Police in two straight pulls. Third heat Point Grey Waterworks won from South Vancouver Police. 120 hurdle race, open, inter-municipal championship��� W. Kean, P. G.; second. George Gray; third, E. S. Palmer. Donkey race, confined to club members and residents of Point Grey��� First, Greig and White, second, Walker and Clouston. Broad jump, open, inter-municipal championship���First, George Gray; second, W. Kean; third. W. B. Greig. Mile race, open, inter-municipal championship���First. George Gray; second, C. B. Browne; third, F. O. Bell. 75-yards sack race, confined to club members���First, J. Murdoch; second, VV. B. Greig; third, A. Logan. Novelty race, confined to club member!���First, W. Walker; second, \\. Vallance; third, J. Whyte. 100-yardl race, Burnaby employees ���J. Browne. Departmental relay race, confincei te, members of the club���First, Poinl Grey Waterworks team, comprisint Jack Edgar, James Whyte and Sam Thornton. High jump, open to club member only���First. William Kean; second W. B. Greig; third, A. Logan. Lady employees' race, 50-yard s race open to all ladies employed' b> thc four municipalities���First, Mis- Martin, S V.; second, Miss Hunter S. v. i Irrigation in Western Canada The Western Canada Irrigation Association held ils Eighth Annual Convention in the City 'ef Perttlcton, Okanagan Valley, Province nf British Columbia, August 1/. 18 and 19. The meeting convened nn the morning of the 17th at 9.30 o'clock. Experts in fruit culture, exponents of alfalfa production and practical students of modern farming in all its ainilications attended. Questions of greatest interest to irrigationists were discussed and dealt with by prominent authorities from California, Oregon, Idahee, Washington and Utah, as well as thc Prairie Provinces and British Columbia. The splendid encouragement that the Association has received in the attendance of delegates at its last two Conventions; the fact lhat for the first time in history the International Irrigation Congress was held in Canada a month later, anel that some of ils permanent officers addressed the Convention, and the general interest that is steadily manifesting itself throughout the entire West in the science eif irrigation practically assured a successful meeting- Irrigation is a science that is somewhat misunderstood, is the opinion of one eminent authority. To a large number of people it stands for "reclamation," as the only means of sal- vatieen for lands which otherwise would he useless. Irrigation, it seems to be though, is merely a substitute for rainfall, and is required only in those countries which unfortunately have none. The success of irrigation in converting desert or arid areas into prosperous agricultural communities, lends color to this rather common impression. Without attempting to under value this branch of irrigation progress, it should be emphasized that irrigation has another and higher mission���not so much to create conditions of productiveness as to increase them Firstly, it can suplement rainfall, and secondly, it can he used as to make agriculture more profitable. The fac-t that irrigation can be and indeed, often is, called into servict in districts which have an ordinary rainfall, establishes that irrigation does not take the place of natural precipitation, but rather helps it. Irrigation farming is a movement in advance on farming by rainfall. Thc farmer in a rainy country may suffer as much because it rains too copiously at thc wrong time, as he does because it does not rain when his creeps need moisture. Seldom does he want all his ground watered at the same time; some crops thrive only when moist, and some are destroyed by moisture. It might be said that there are no two plants which require exactly the same quantity of moisture at exactly the same stage of growth. Under irrigation, the exact degree of moisture ean bc applied to suit any crop. The very color and' texture of fruits and vegetables can be regulated. The plants can be kept always evenly moist until they have attained their maximum development and then, with the water shut off, can be ripened quickly. For instance onions cultivated in this way have , he most perfect qualities while pontiles which are kept always evenly noijt arc smooth and free fremi sec- end growths. Irrigation farming is he only system that ordinarily permits of the intelligent treatment of ivery individual crop. Irrigation is beneficial to any country because it promotes intensified methods of farming. If a given area can be made to produce even ten per rent, more than it could by the ordinary methods, then everyone.' ibarel ill greatly increased prosperity. Firstly, the cultivator himself obtains bigger returns per acre, with a correspondingly bigger income. More labeir is required e.n the land Closei settlement is caused���in fact, irrigation and thc "syndicate farm" are not compatible. The basis of agri cultural prosperity is the small farm worked by and supporting a large family; and that is what irrigation tends to strengthen. With a larger number of people working on the. land, all with a larger spending capacity there would be a greater circu latiein of money and an increased traffic in merchandise of every d��s- criptiein. affecting not only the smali country traffic which came into direct contact with the agricultural producer, but als.i Ihe iarger centres from which supplies were obtained; and thus the good results would be like a inowball, getting bigger and bigger as it went. Irrigation can do these things, and neit on a ten per cent, basis, but on a twenty-five, fifty anel (,ne hundred per cent, increase ll is often askeel why irrigation is necesisry in Western Canada. In the southern part of the province of Alb' rta, the Canadian Pacific Railway has brought a large area of approximately three million acres mirier irrigaliem, this being the largest individual project on the American continent. Broadly speaking, intensive methods of agriculture have not heen practised in Western Canada anel this undertaking was. therefore entered into ai part of a great dc- vebipment scheme.
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