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13d- DAILY NEWS CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Are An Effective Selling Force THE DAILY NEWS covert Every Part of tha Kootenay and Boundary r strict - '-*■* VOL. 13 No. 219 NELSON, B. C, SATURDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 26, 1914 50c. PER MONTH British Cruiser Reported in Battle in Pacific ENtMY ALSO HAS MERCHANT CRUISER Gunpower Estimated to be Against the German ; War Vessels (By Dally News leased Wire.) VALPARAISO, Dec. 2fi.---A wireless message from the Chilean torpedo boat Tome reports the British cruiser New castle cannonading lfi miles from Valparaiso. It Is supposed tbat she lias engaged tho German cruiser Dresden and converted cruiser Prince .Kltel Frledorleh. ' A British squadron and Japanese warships are known to be cruising far from this port. The Newcastle would be more than a match for the Dresden, having the advantage of two 6-lnch guns. The main armament of the Dresden Is 12 4.1-inch guns, the Newcastle being eqlupped with 10 4-Inch In addition to the two 6-lnchers. The Dresden's speed Is rated at 27 knots, but is prob ably below this, and the Newcastle, with her 26.6 knots, Is no doubt In better condition, not having had to keep the sea so long. The unknown factor ls tbc Prinz Eltel Frlederlch. The bigger German liners were turned Into auxiliary orulsers, equipped with 6-lnch guns, but the Eltel Frlederlch being an ordinary liner, will hardly carry such heavy guns, so that tho Newcastle's 6-lnch pair may prove the deciding factor, Inasmuch as she might stand off and sink tho liner and then engage her other adversary, the Dresden. '■**•^*^'*1^•,*■.-VvW•'•*'4^1'^•,. yvW»-*X£<*><!'<i '•*>*•" •> 4 i. DESCENDANT OF JOAN <!> !> OF ARC IS BRAVE 4 (By Daily News Leased Wire.) 4 PARIS, Dee. 25, 10:50 p.m.— 4 Among officers mentioned in 4 despatches from the front is 4 Major Haldol do Lys, a deepen*; %. dant of the family of which <3>'| .loan of Arc belonged, who com- 4 manded a battalion of tbe 162nd' 4 infantry * regiment with tho 4 greatest bravery n'nd utter dis- 4 daln o£ danger from Oct. 10 to 4 Nov. B*. Ho Is recorded in the 4 official journal as an officer of 4' tho greatest value. 4 ROUNDHOUSE DESTROYED IN FIRE Eight Engines Disabled—Train Service Is Crippled by Blaze at Duluth, Minn. (By Daily Nows Leased Wire.) DULUTH, Minn,, Dee. 2fi.—A total of eight locomotives were disabled, four of them totally destroyed and the Duluth roundhouse of the Duluth, Winnipeg -ft Pacific railway practically destroyed In nn early morninj,' flro today. The loss Is estimated at $150,00(1, including damage to engines, building and equipment. Trnln service will be crippled, it was said, until engines can be brought from Virginia, Minn., to replace the disabled ones. Violent. Revolution Breaks Out, Massacres Result MAY INVOLVE ITALY IN WAR House ot Turkish Governor is Destroyed by Insurgents HOLLAND MAY LATErt ISSUE FORCED LOAN (By Daily News Leased Wire.) THE HAGUE, Dec. 24, via London, Dec. 25.—The Netherlands government Issued a''prospectus today embodying the conditions covering the participation in the 5 per cent voluntary government loan of $110,000,000 by which it Is proposed to meet the expenses of mobilization. Should Lt ibo found impossible to raise this amount In this way an obligatory method will "be devised. The prospectus says: "Whoever participates in the voluntary loan gets from the state docu mentavy evidence to that effect and 5 per cent Interest, and insures himself against tho possibility of having to accept paper which will bring him only 4 per cent. White the In- "terest on the voluntary loin Is secured, that on the possible forced loan will be unsecured. The paper issued by the government for the voluntary loan will be negotiable.'' STEAMER REFLOATED (By Daily News Lensed Wire.) LONDON, Dec. 25.—The Japanese Bteamer Kongoeal maru, which was reported ashore at Kanishtma Dec 23, was refloated, today. She sustain -ed some damage to her bottom. The Kongosal maru was bound from Vancouver and -San Francisco to Yokohama and Hongkong. AUSTRALIA HAS OVER MILLION FIT FOR WAR (Western Associated PrflSs Special Cable.) SYDNEY, N. S. W., Dec. 25.—A commonwealth statistician has figured tbat Australia has 1,131,360 males fit to fight. WARSHIPS ALWAYS Af EMPIRE'S CALL Australian Policy to Have Ships Available for Duty Anywhere— New Zealand Approached (Western Associated Press Special Cable. I MELBOURNE, N. S. W., Dec. 25.— Premier Fisher hns gone to New Zealand to confer with public men there a most Important matter, said to be naval defense In the Pacific, The premier is convinced that tbe Australian policy of providing warships for duty everywhere for tbe Empire Is the best one and expects to liave little difficulty in persuading New Zealand that the best policy for that dominion is to combine in this matter. If New Zea land resolves on a vigorous warship program the same ns Australia, Premier Fisher wishes to arrange reel proclty. i44444444444&444444444444* •■ RUSSIA HAS HUGE <• tf NUMBER OF PRISONERS 4 _ iBy Dnilv News Leased Wire.) " ■$» LONDON, Dec. 25.—Accord- 4 '•> Ing t0 a Petrograd despatch to ■$> Reuter's the number of prison- ■•>> ers there is 131.700 men and ® 1310 ofriecr- *•> The Slav prisoners have nsk- •> ed for Russian naturalization so 4 that they may bo sent against 4> tho Turks. ^^^H^^*^?^ -N-i-- ^^H-N.\J\-i.^,. CHRISTMAS IS SPENT AMIDST IDEAL WEATHER With weather conditions prevailing was open it wns well filled, while nt that could not be more ideal, citizens of Nelson and the adjacent district yesterday spent a quiet but pleasant Christmas day. A seasonable toubh was given to thf, day by a fall of f:now, whicli nmoi'r.ted to some few i'.iches, The (cot,' commenced falling ln the early morning hours and continued throughout the day, creating a beautiful and appropriate mantle of white. Everywhere tln-oughout the city there prevailed the festival spirit. Nothing had been left undone by the relief organisations, clubs, fraternal societies und philanthropic citizens toj provide good things for those who through the stress of the times found themselves unable to do so. Tn tbe evening the music of sleigh bells was general for the first time this season. Many Christmas tree entertainments, both private, semi-private and public Included, were held throughout tlie city and other functions were held that proved in keeping with the spirit of the occasion. The patients at thc Kootenay Lake General hospital were provided with good cheer, at the Jail Santa Claus visited the' prisoners and they wero given unusual freedom, the T. M. ,C. A. held a Christmas tree for Us Junior members, the Salvation army band serenaded In .various parts of the elty and a Christmas' tree was held by the corps In tbe evening, special services nt St. Saviour's church and at the church of Mary Immaculate were large attended. At the skating rink over tOO enjoyed the splendid Ico during the afternoon and evening and throughout the entire hours that it the curling rink many of the disciples of tho roarln' game performed with tho stones nnd brooms. in the evening the leading attractions in the city and those which probably drow the largest crowds wero the speclnl Christmas dinners given at the Strathcona, Hume, Nelson and Queen's hotolB. Many had made reservations at these various hostelrles and enjoyed the hospitality of their proprietors. At the Strathcona hotel an Informal danoe was held in the "Hall of tho Doges," which was also well patronized. At the hospital a special Christmas dinner was served to the pntlents, who as for as possible sat at ono board. Tlie building had been tnBtcfully decorated by the staff anil, provided a cheery, Christmas aspect. Many visitors attended tho Institution during the dny. At the provincial jail the members of the Salvation army provided Bpeolal Christmas Bervico ln the morning and Santa Claus proved a generous friend of thc Inmates, A ' box of candy for each prisoner wus provided by the members of tbe W. C. T. U., while tobacco and other articles that brought oheer to the mon wore also provided. A concert arranged among the men < themselves was held and a turkey and plum pudding dinner was enjoyed by tho 30 inmates. The staff of tho Jail wishes to acknowledge donations from among others, Mrs. E. A. Crease, Mrs. D. G. Kurtz, Mrs. D. Wade, tho Misses Beal- (By Daily News Leased Wire.) 'LONDON, Dec. 25—Italy today occupied Avlona, the Albanian seaport. It Is semi-official ly announced that this action Implies no purpose on thc part of Italy to occupy Interior points but Is merely intended to prevent anarchy on the opposite coast of the Adriatic, which Is but a few hours from Italian territory. Several districts of Albania aro in a state of rebellion against any authority, Essad Pasha, the Turkish ruler, apparently having lost his hold on the people. The semi-official announcement says the only object of today's occupation Is to cut short constant annoyances from open or concealed ene mies, ibesides upholding Italian Interests, namely, not to allow Avlona to. fall into the hands of nny naval power. It is understood that the Italian government intends to safeguard these political, commercial and ethnographical interests without arrogance but without weakness, and also without being distracted from the graver conflicts arising from the European conflict. Situation Has Become Grave. For some time the situation in Albania has again been grave. Several districts have revelled altogether against any authority and have become prey to the worst form of anarchy. Conditions have been rendered more grave by famine. The scarcity of food has been brought about owing to tbe state of war existing on the Adriatic, whllo Albania is bounded by two belligerent countries, Servla und Montenegro, whicli together with Austria have absorbed nil available provisions which Albania had stored. Tho price of food has increased 200 per cent and In addition the quality of cerealB is bad, causing serious epidemics. Especially In the Interior discontent reached such proportions that Essad Pasha lost all power. He saw his iu! horents gradually vanish, his troops become reduced to a lew thousand, People Welcome Italians. Even the people of his birthplace. Tirana, always his stronghold, re* belled, killing his friends and sacking and burning his residence. Essad feeling unsafe at Durazzo, went to Prola (Akhlssar), hoping there to ral ly sufficient troops to defeat his en amies, In south Albania thoso in sympathy with Austria, Turkey and Greece, resenting tho Italian influence at Av lona, through the occupation of Sa* zano, the Greek Island to the north of the bay of Avlona, combined and, it Ib said, had begun an agitation iu preparation for disorders when the Italian consul asked for the protection of Italian soldiers. The marines lauded today from the battleship Sardegua and were received by the populace with great enthusiasm. Tho force occupied strategical points in the town. May Involve Italy In War. (By Dally News Leased Wire.) Italian Intervention may embroil Italy with Its recent foe, Turkey, and holds possibilities of far-reaching results. Despatches say a violent revolution has broken out In Albania against Essad Pasha, whom Turkey established as ruler there when tbo Ottoman gov- RECKLESS COSSACKS HARASS MOSLEMS Russians Take to Winter Quarters in Asia Minor—Troops In Immense Triangle. (By Dally News Leased Wiro.) PETROGRA.DL Dec. 25.—The Itusso- Turkish operations have been--brought to a standstill by climatic conditions in Asia Minor. Here the Russian troops *have spread out, covering all the roads and quartering In the villages In nn immense triangle, whoso aides converge for 70 miles witli the base on the -Russo-Turklsh frontier and the apex -pointing toward Erze- rum. Claa ln every variety of garment to keep warm, Including TurklBii robes and wide flowing Kurdish coats, the Russians are huddling in cverv shelter but and farmhouse of the Armenians, and packing sheds, stables and storehouses. Wherever possible the roofs- have been cut out bo that bonfires may be built within. Tho sound of battle is rarely heard by the main body or troops, which la wintering on the way to Erzerum. Virtually the only activity Is on the part of restless Cossacks, who are forever on tho move, engaging In brushes with the opposing cavalry. Turks Claim Big Victory. (By Dally News Leased Wire.) LONDON, Dec. 2, 2:47 a.m.—A despatch to Reuters from Amsterdam gives the text of an official communication published'id Constantinople on the operations of the Turkish army on the Caucasian front a-a follows: "Between Ottl and Id our troops gained a decisive victory. The battle is being continued with fresh success. We have captured 0,000 prisoners, including a colonel, and a large quantity or ammunition and war mi terlal." Christmas Celebration is a Military Function TROOPS LOADED DOWN WITH GIFTS Pauperism and Unemployment Least in Thirty Years t*s>---m*S>'-^*l>'^^ ■'•> WARNS GERMANY 4 4 OF FOOD SHORTAGE • 4 4 <•> (Bv Da|lv News Leased Wire.) <"* 4 BERLIN, Dec. 25.—Th0 Nord 4 4 Deutseho Zeltung Issues a • *> warning: against using (train to 4 4 feed animals, especially rye, ■• 4 which is needed for bread. It 4 4 says thc empire's food supply 4 4 must be carefully .bundled to <S 4 guard against a sBbrtage Which 4 4 would force upon the people a 4 4 difficult problem. 4 4 * '.V. ^-.Syi.f <.V^.V*^^ (Continued on Pa** rour.) (Continued ou Pago your.) « CAILLAUX* JOB ABOLISHED WHILE ABSENT FROM FRANCE <By Dally News Leased Wire.) PARIS, Dec. 25.—A committeo of the Radical party, according to reports published today, has decided to suppress the office of president of tbo party, which is held by Joseph Call- iaux, former minister pf finance. The duties of president aro to be perfonn ed by the secretary. M, Cnlllaux sailed from Bordeaux on Nov. 15 for Brazil on a mission, it was stated at that time, to purchase raw material and foodstuffs for France. Beforo sailing for Brazil, M. Catllaux waa treasurer nnd general paymaster of the French urmy, with tho rank of colonel. AMERICANS ADV1SE.D TO HAVE PASSPORTS VIZED (By Dally News Leased Wire.) OTTAWA, Dec. 25.—Hon. J. G. Fob-! tor, American con Bid-gene rol for Can nda, has been advised by the state department at Washington that citizens af the United States who are leaving for dolntB In Italy must have >thelr passports vised by United States consular agents. ' Tho tolegram from the department received yesterday also states that the same procedure Is advisable In regard to departures for any other European country, HARWICH READY . TO FACE ATTACK Mayor Issues Instructions to Civilians to Carry Out Orders ol Police and Special Committee. (Rv Diilv V»ws Leased "Hire.) HARWICH, via London, Dee. 2! A German attack on Harwich is Indicated by the following notice issued today by the mayor of that English sea port: "Although nn attack by the enemy on Harwich fortress is not antlci* pated nt tho present time and there ii no special reason fur anxiety among non-combatants, It is considered desirable to notify the civilian population that In the unexpected event of belllg erent operations tlie members of the local emergency committee and special constables will direct everyone ns to the course to be pursued. All member, of tbe civil population are hereby ro- quired to act strictly in aecordnnci with such directions." All visitors arriving in Harwich wil be required to register. ALLIES TAKE POSITIONS M-$.ty^.Ax.44rt4;44.4>$44^44>4<*-*4' .****> <5 4 PRINCE LOUIS 4 <•> RECEIVES REWARD $ «> (Bv Dnilv News Leased Wire.) <* 4> LONDON, Dec. 20, 3:25 a.m. 4 4 On recommendation of the nd- 4 4 miralty King George directs <*> 4 that Princo Louis of Battenburg 4) 4 who recently resigned his posi- 4 4 tion as first lord of tiie navy on 4 4 account of newspaper criticism 4 4 regarding a man of German 4 41 blood holding this important 4 4> position, shall have a special 4 4 rato of bald pay during the per- 4 4 iod of tbe war in view of his 4 4) "special services." 4 4 The pay allotted Is $10,000. <?-■ 4 4) 444444444444444444444444^ RUSSIANS REPULSE VICIOUS ASSAULTS AuEtrians Attempt to Break Line by Sheer Weight of Numbers—Gallant Feat Recorded. (Bv Daily News Leased Wire.) PETROGRAD, Dec. 25, via London —Russian successes are claimed .officially* from the battlo front before Warsaw and from that around Crac-oW, but without material "change In the general situation In theso regions Especially vicious attacks have been made by tlie Teutons at Pin-Sow, -10 miles northeast of Cracow, and from Nownmias to Korssyn nt the juncture of the Nlda and Vistula, In this place the Austrians simulated tho tactics Of the Germans and tried to force a passage by sheer force of numbers Timo after timo they advanced in solid formation against the Russian front In tbe face of a heavy artillery fire. The result nfter two days' righting was the capture by the Russians of nearly 5000 prisoners,' including 50 officers nnd Che retention by tlio Russians of the left bunk of tlie (Continued on Page Four.) •» • LEIBKNECHT SENT $> TO BATTLEFRONT S> (Bv Dally News Leased Wire.) $> PARIS. Dec. 25.—Dr. Karl 4 Lelbknecht, tho German Soclal- #> 1st who was tin**, only member 4> of the reichstag to vote against ■I* the war credit at a recent ses- •$ slon, has been enrolled In the •,*■ Germany nrmy. according to a i> despatch from the Swiss front, *,•> This move was decided upon, '«> says the despatch, after his pro- 4 test against war In tho reich- 4 Staff, as tho best means of atop- <f> plug bis opposition, a U'ial on 4 a charge of high treason being 4 considered too dangerous an OX'S" pedlent. (By Daily News Leased Wire.) LONDON, Dec. 26.—Christmas ,1911 will long be remembered in Grea: Britain as a military Christmas. Everywhere throughout lhe la-M men In kahki and in blua vve the objubt tf attention and idm'iT.nn, There was n great' decrease in tne customary Clwist.nns railroad citW-ls of civilian's "'u'Unr ther !ioin*.-s for family reunions but almost the usual; numbers of trains were running. The ears were filled with soldiers and snil- ors taking a brief leave i > visit their families and all Were travelling or passes. Many thousands of vo'untears from the traiaing camps and a con- slderable contingent frj n tu-. tvVntlttcnt und the fleet had l*A i ,>. thite ri.-iys for a holiday at their vrtt-s nnd the whole country teemed i. -nrtirm \\lth uniforms. London particularly was full of soldiers. Conspicuous among them were several thousand Canadians from Salisbury. Christmas In London Is Sab- balb-like because all the theatres arc closed and the hotels and public houses keep Sunday hours. The few hours ■>'- daylight, however, were almost bright, which is u rare phenomenon in an English wlntur, and tbe soldiers and sailors appeared to find amusement In tramping the streets ami parks from the fashionable west end to the suburbs, Soldiers, Sailors Centre of Interest. Family parties taking an afternoon stroll generally hnd a youth In khaki or blue as the central object, escorted by admiring relatives. Dinner In th* big hotels was notable for the pres enco of tho military and nn unusual feature was lhe presence of men In non-commissioned uniforms, even privates mingling with officers. All ranks of troops at the front and In tlie home camps were loaded down with presents. Princess -Mary's fund for Christmas gifts amounted to nearly $800,000, while there were numerous funds for tobacco, puddings and other luxuries raised by newspapers and societies. Even tlio German military prisoners and citizens In concentration camps had presents from home and from wealthy Germans in England, The German Y. m. C. A. and the English Quakers devoted spaclal care to tlie prison era, Hundreds of British and Belgian wounded In the hospltala were recipients of-many attentions. Three thousand Belgian refugees in the Earls- court exhibition building -jvera given Christmas dinner -and at night a huge Christmas tree was presented to them by Lord Salisbury. Twenty-five hundred of them In Alexandra palnco had a similar celebration. Tomorrow, known in England as Boxing day, sees the beginning of pantomime at several largo theatres. Some of tbo show houses are giving free matinees for soldiers and sailors. Pauperism at Low Record. A special committee formed to watch conditions of distress In London has reported tliat thero is less pauperism and unemployment in the city than In the past 30 years. This is due to the fact that nearly all the workers hayo enlisted. Nevertheless the general attitude was one of sadness rather than of hilarity. Economy was the watchword. Christmas trees come from Germany and mlslflotoe from France, hence there was a notable scarcity of both. Christmas turkeys had slightly Increased In price, but fruit was cheape-,- than usual, owing to the smaller continental demand. King George and Queen Mary sent messages to tho army and to the flo-Bt and they sent Christmas cards beating Infantry and Artillery Attacks Are Successful CHRISTMAS BRINGS NO REST TO ARMIES Lie CROWN PRINCE PLAYS SANTA CLAUS Send3 Pipe and Picture to Every Man of His Army—Not Likely to For* get This Christmas. (By Daily News Leased Wire.) BERLIN, via London, Dec. 25.—The crown 'prince has issued the following address to liis troops in tho field: "The celebration of Christmas In France with the enemy; such a celebration none of us is likely to forget. I wish for nil members of my brave army the blessing of God until we have with the good luck 0f a dutiful soldier established a peace of which we and our fatherland may be proud." "My grandfather Crown Prince Fred- erlck William, on Christmas day, 1870 sent to every man of his brave army. your fathers and grand fathers, a pipe with his picture. I do Hie same. May this humble token to my loyal companions in arms be a souvenir of our common Christmas celebration In Germany's greatest days." ZAPATA AND VILLA CONTROL CABINET Mexican Provisional President Makes Appointments—Civil Tribunals Administer Justice. (By Daily News Leased Wire.) WASHINGTON. Dee. 25.—Provisional President Guiterres of Mexico hap completed the selection of his cabinet with tha exception of the portfolios of Justice and Interior, appointing numbers of the Villa and Zapata forces. President Wilson today received a message giving the composition of the new cabinet as follows: Foreign relations—Jose Artiz Rod- rldgulz. War—Gen. Jose ISobel Roblos. Finance— F. F. Villnrlll. Public works—V.ilentin Ga'ma. Communications—.lose Rodriguez Co bo. Education—Jose Vaseoncelos. Agriculture—Gen. Manuel PalafOx. GiuiiiL and Pnlafox ui'e Zapata foi* lowers, the latter formerly was his •4444<*^*4^*-^^^4^-44^i4-i4i-', • • i> <. ■*■ SENTENCE GREEK •! 4' SAILOR TO DEATH * 4 4 i> (By Dally News Leased Wire.) 4 4 LONDON, Dec. __.—Reuter's -*• 4- correspondent at Athens trans- '* 4 mils an announcement made ; <?*• there today that tbe Greek who 4 4 Was sentenced to death in Con. ■• 4 Btantlnoplo is not the naval at- 4 4 Ucho of the Greek legation, but *S 4 is a petty naval officer who Is <■> 4 acting as the attache's orderly (Continued on Page Four,) BELGIAN NATIONAL BANK LOSES RIGHT TO ISSUE NOTES (By Doily News Leased Wire.) BRUSSELS, Dec. 25.—The military governor of Itrunsels, Gen. von Hissing, hns Issued a decree cancelling the right of the Belgian National bank to issue notes nnd conferring this right upon the Sooiete Generate do Belglque. The decree explains that this Htep hns been rendered necessary because the bankers of the nntionul bank carried their gulil stock to London, ns well as the plates for printing notes nnd, in addition, took various illegal mcusures to assist the Belgian gov eminent In the war against Germany. The national bank's existing notes remain,In circulation with tho com pulsory legal tender to be Issued by the Soclete Generale de Belglque. HEALTH OF FRANCIS JOSEPH REPORTED GOOD (By Dally News Leased Wire.) LONDON, Dec. 25.—A "Vienna de spatoh to Reuter's says that Emperor Francis Joseph Is In oxcelleut health and Is spending Christmas with his family at Scboenbrunn castle. (Continued on Hug,, Pour.) Acres of Dead Bodies Between Trenches. Village Gained (By Daily News Leased Wire.) LONDON, Dec. 25. ■— Christmas brought no rest to the embattled European armies. It found the Rub- lans still fighting desperately In the mows of Poland against the attacks of the Germans and their allies. The French are making spasmodic thrusts against the long German line of trenches In northern and northeastern France and thc British and Belgians engaged In almost hand-to-hand war- faro against the German trenches in west Belgium. In Flanders yesterday things were generally quiet, says the German bulletin. Hand Grenades Used Often The French report intermittent artillery firing there. Tbe French claim leveral successes along the centre and eastern lines, while the Germans declare thut they have taken British trenches In Belgium. So close are the trenches of the allies and the Germans at many points thnt almost the only weapons used are band grenades, since it is impossible for the men to expose themselves even to so small a degree as would be necessary for the use of their rifles. There have been informal truces between the British and the Germans for burial of tlie dead between the lines. According to a British eyewitness for many weeks along mites of the battle lino tbe dead have lain as they fell. There are gruesome acres of bodies held erect by the barbed wires and scouts crawling over them at night report the stench is horrible. Capture Trench Christmas Morning (By Daily News Leased Wire.) PARIS. Dec. 25.—The following official communication was issued by the war office tonight: "Slight progress has been made in front of Nieuport. Toward Notre Dame de Lorette, north of Lens, an attack by the enemy has been repulsed. "This morning we captured nnother trench near Puisaleune and wo have been able to hold It, notwithstanding several counter attacks. "Last night the enemy made a vig- orus attack on La Teto de Faux, In the Vosges, but without success." (By Daily News Leased Wire.) Report Considerable Progress. PARTS, Dec. 25, 3 p.m.—The following official statement wns issued this afternoon: "fn Belgium there have been intermittent artillery battles. "From the Lys to the Oise on the evening of Dec. 2*. we gained the fork of tho roads from Loos to Rutoire and from Loos to Vermelles. "To tho northeast, of Albert we took possession of a portion of the village of La Rolssen and of an advance trench to the south of that village. "To the north from Roye to Llhu, near Llhons. we also have made some progress. Theso various attacks, undertaken with great spirit, have every- i*Continued on Page Four.) GERMAN AVIATORS MAKE ATTEMPT AGAINST PORTS (By Daiiy News Leased Wire.) i SOUTHEND - ON - SEA. England Dec. 25, via London, Dec. 2i>, 11:15 a.m —Tho spectacle of a fight in tbe ah witnessed on Christmas afternoon hy thousands of spectators was one wblch 10 years ago would have been considered one of tbe wildest imaginings ol fiction. Three aeroplanes, one a German and two Hritish. were flying overhead nt 70 miles an hour, almost a mile high The German taube was moving more swiftly than the others, whicli swung above it. Tlie Britisli were Spitting fire, while tho German was unable tr reply on account of the strategic position of tho pursuers. When tlie German first came In sight tlie anti-aircraft giina fired several shots but nfter the British aeroplanes took' chase it was impossible to fire without endangering them. Tho spectnele lasted only five minutes. The German dodged and twisted in an effort to escape but the British wero on both sides pouring rapid volleys. The speed at which the aeroplanes wero traveling made the aim uncertain, but ono of tbe British machines swooped down closo to the ground nnd fired several shots at close range. Thc German returned the firo. Official Statement Is Issued <_iy Daily News Leased Wire.) LONDON, Dec. 25.—Gorman aviators mode another attempt to drop bombs on British ports today. Like the attempt against Dover that of today which was directed against Sheer- ness was unsuccessful. An aeroplane crossed tlie channel and sailing high flew over Sheeruess. British aircraft went In pursuit and, says one despatch, engaged the enemy for 15 minutes (before thousands of spectators. The invader finally disappeared ln the mist, having been hit several times. Tho war office Issued the following statement tonight: "A hostile aeroplane waa sighted today at 12:55. It was flying very high from east to west over Sheer- ness. British ai/craft went up in pursuit and engaged the enemy who, after being hit three or four tlmee, was driven off seaward.'- Anti-Aircraft Guns In Action. (By Daily News Leased Wire.) SHEERNKSS, Dec. 25.—A German aeroplane was sighted off Southend today. The weather was misty -and tbe machine was Hying at a great height und at high speed. Severn! rounds wore fired from anti-aircraft guns, apparently without effect, but naval aeroplanes chased the Intruded who disappeared. Many thousands ot peop'o flocked to the sea front to wit- neos the affair. Passes Over Horne Bay. (By Dally Nows Leased Wire.) DOVER, Doc. 25, via London, Dec. 26.—It Is reported here that a Qer- man aeroplane, flying at a great height, passed over the Mld<w*ay river and Horne bay today. Aeroplanes and seaplanes were out scouting for many; hours, Cfte Bail? JBetos SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1914 Bank of Montreal ESTABLISHED 1817 Capital authorized -$25,000,000 Capital all paid up $15,u00,joo Rett $16,000,000 HEAD OFFICE: MONTREAL H. V. Meredith, Esq President Sir Frederick Wllllams-Taylor, General Manager, Branches In British Columbia: Armstrong, Atiialnier, Cliflllwack, Cloverdale, Enderby, Greenwood, Kamloops, Kelowna, Merrltt, Nel- flon. New Denver, New Westminster, Nicola, Penticton, Port Albernl, Port Haney, Princo Rupert, Princeton, Rossland, Summerland, Vancouver, Vancouver (Main street), Vernon, Victoria, West Summerland, Albernl. Interest paid on Savings Deposits at 3 per cent (present rate). Nelson Branc", L. B. DeVebcr, Mgr. TherB is ii. ua.oit mors _as Hy formed than the habit o' saving. 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BEATS STRATFORD (By Daily News Leased Wlra * LONDON, Ont., Dec. 23.—Western university took two exhibition hockey games from Stratford today, defeating tho classic city In Stratford this afternoon 4 to 3, and winning hero again tonight 7 to 3. DECOTEAU VICTOR IN CALGARY ROAD RACE (By Dally News Leased Wiro) CALGARY, Alta., Dec. 25.—Alex De- coteau won the five-mile Herald Christmas dny road raco today in 36 minutes 15 seconds. EDMONTON WINS (By Dally News Leased Wire.) EDMONTON, Alta., Dec. 25.—The local hockey team opened tbe season here before a crowd of 1,000 this afternoon, defeating n combined team from the Calgary Cbinooks and Victorias by a score of S to 3. OTTAWA BEATS DARTMOUTH (By Daily News Lensed Wire.) BOSTON, Mass., Dec. 25.-In the last minute of n 10-mlnute overtime period, Left Wing Behan of the University of Ottawa Ice hockey team, hot a goal, defeating Dartmouth 3 to 2 tonight. HAMILTON BEATEN (By Daiiy News Leased Wire.) ST. LOUIS, Mo., Dec. 25.—The Columbus club team defeated tho team of the Hamilton, Ont., soccer club 5 to 1 on an ice covered field here to day. KID WILLIAMS WALLOPS DALY New York Bantamweight Takes Hard Punishment and Sheer Grit Alone Saves Knockout, (By Dally News Leased Wire.) NEW YORK, Dec, 25.—Kid Wil Hams of Baltimore, bantamweight champion, administered a severe to-Sating to Johnny Daly of this city In a 10-round match here today, in the first five rounds Daly took hard pun* Ishmont and sheer grit and his good condition alone enabled him to escape a knockout. Williams' speed prevented Daly from using his right hand to effect. Williams weighed 116% lbs. Daly was 4 lbs. lighter. In Brooklyn a. hard 10-round bout was fought between Battling Levinsky of this city and Dan (Porky) Flynn of Boston. Both men fought hard, delivering many blows. Notwithstanding his giving Flynn IS pounds Levinsky outpointed his opponent in every round, LOCAL TEAMS CLASH TONIGHT Tigers and Rovers Will Open Local Hockey Season—Fast Game Expected The first hockey game of the season will bo played here tonight with the Tigers and the Rovers as the con* lenders. Both teams have been putting In some strenuous practice since -co was available and as the fastest of the local boys will be seen in action A good game is expected. Many of the players have been active in local hockey circles during post seasons and the Rover line-up will consist of members of that team who are not only favorites In Nelson but who have made good elsewhere on fast teams. The Tigers have been considerably strengthened over last year's team by the addition of new blood, rearrange ment and several weeks of good hard training. Tho Tigers will bo chosen from the following: T. Boyes, D. Stewart, S. Desireau, M. Thompson, T. Madden, C. Miller, O. Roe, F. Ogenskl. Tho Rover squad will be: C. E, Richardson, Fred Grant, N. B. Cum- mlnH, "Dutch" Richardson, Eddlo Murphy, W. Ferguson, Eddie Bishop and E. G. Matthew. OVERWORKED MOTHER Finds Health in Our Vinol. Colllnsvllle, III.—"I suffered from a nervous break down and terrible headaches and was very tired all over, to- tally worn out and discouraged but as* 1 had a lurgo family I had to work despite my suffering. I saw Vinol advertised and decided to try it, and within two weeks I noticed a decided improvement and now I nm a well woman."—Mrs. Ana Becker. W0 guarantee Vinol, our delicious cod liver and iron tonic, to strengthen and build up weak, run-down, overworked mothers. Wm. Rutherford, Drugging Neliion, B.C. At the Theatres Strong Detective Drama The Starland theatre will present this ovenlng an unusually attractive program, the main bill being the -famous motion picture dramatization of "The Mystery of the Haunted House," a strong detective drama In three parts. This film has ottracted widespread interest nnd big audiences wherever shown. An extremely laughable farce comedy "A Waterplane Elopement," will also be shown. A strong western drama, "The Greaser and the Weakling," featuring Warren Kerrigan, completes tbo bill. This afternoon the special matinee will be held at which prizes will be given to tho boy or girl who makes tho nearest guesB of the fat man's weight. He will be in front of the theatre from 2 o'clock to 2:30. On Monday, the second Instalment of "The Million Dollar Mystery" will be shown. This is entitled "The False Friend" and is tremendously exciting. The synopsis of each instalment will be published and can alBo be read at the theatre. STOLE CHICKENS IS CHARGE, JAILED Early Morning Raid on Fairview Poultry House Is Frustrated—Preliminary Trial Today. A raid on a chicken house belonging to a Chinese truck gardener on Nelson avenue, Fairview, in tho early hours of Christmas morning resulted In T. Forsyth of Nelson spending; hie Christmas in the provincial jail. He was arrested by Provincial Constable Hugh King and will come up for his preliminary hearing this morning in the provincial police court ibefore Stipendiary Magistrate Cartmel. It appears, according to the story of the Chinamen, that several raids had been made on their poultry houses during the past-few* months and in view of this they had prepared to await the arrival of the next intruder. In the early hours of Friday morning, lt is Bald, the intruders arrived. The plan is said to have been for one of them to get Into the poultry house, wring the necks of the birds and throw them out to a waiting confederate who placed them safely In a sack. Forsyth, It is stated, did the work in the poultry house and was trapped by the Chinamen, while the confederate who is believed to have held the sack escaped. A blood-stained hammer found near the scene is said by the Chinamen to have been used by Forsyth in the melee during which, before he was overpowered and securely bound, he succeeded in doing some damage to his captors. The accused In tbe provincial jail shows signs of a hard fight. He was placed in tlie jail at 4:50 o'clock Friday morning. The bag, partly filled with chickens, and one duck was also found near the scene. PRINCE OF MONACO AND THE GERMANS The Prince of Monaco, the ruler of tho llttlo Monte Carlo gambling establishment, has been drawn into the European war in a way that has made Mm exceedingly wrothy. While the German centre as operating near Reims, a chateau belonging to the prince, was used as tlie German head nuarters. No French soldiers were near the chateau, yet Gen, von Buelow bos placed a war tax of $100,000 on the neighboring village of Sols- son ne. The village was unable to pay more than a quarter of this sum. Gen. von Buelow sent a messenger twice to the prlrce, threatening to destroy tlie chateau and, the village on Nov. 1 unless the prince paid the amount demanded from tlie town. The authorities were able to collect only 120,000 francs. Col. von Knipka after consultation with Gen, von Buelow decided to allow two delegates to visit the Prince of Monaco to ask aid, "I am authorized by his excellency to tell you that the remaining part of the fine must be paid," the communication to the prince read. "The delegation Is authorized to mention this condition to the Prince of Mon aco, adding that If the sum is not paid, besides other acts, tho chateau -belonging to the prince and the commune of MarchAis wlll be demolished and burned." "Judge Between You and Me." The prince -decided to pay the lax and save the little community from tho fate threatened. His words were "I on my honor pledge myself to remit to Emperor William, If the wai ends without International damage to my residence or the community, the sum necessary to complete the -$100,- 000 which Solssoane was fined by you. "As a sovereign prince I will treat with the s-overe-lgn who, during IB years, has called me friend and made me knight of the Black Eagle, My conscience and dignity place me beyond feeling fear; my energy will place me beyond all regret. But if you -destroy the chateau of llarchais which is the centre of science, interesting to the whole world and a ceutre of charity; if you reserve for the jewel of archeology and history the fate of Uie cathedral of Reims and, with out hostile act against you on its part the world will judge between you and me." The price also wrote a letter o? protest to Emperor WlHlatn. FIRE KILLS TWO AGED WOMEN AT DALHOUSIE (By Daily News Leased Wire.) DALHOOSEE, N, B.p Dec. 25.—In an early morning fire which destroyed three buildings an aged woman, Miss Ann Macdonald, was iburned to death. Another woman, Mrs. Joseph Winchester, died from shock. MINE SINKS TRAWLER (By Dally News Leased Wire.) -GRIMSBY, Enugland, Deo. 2<i, via London, 2:30 a.m.—The trawler Oceana wa-B sunk by a mine yesterday. Eight men were drowned, only the second engineer being saved. / '" T" \ I Markets - Mining - Finance j NEW SOUTH WALES TAKES NEARLY ALL WHEAT SUPPLY (By Dally Nows Leased Wire.) SYDNEY,- N.S.W., Dee. 25—The government has seized the entire stock of wheat of New Soutr Wales excepting tho amount needed for seed supplies for the farmers. This action is aimed at speculators who, taking advantage of war'conditions, havo been seeking to Inflato prices. The government bas fixed aprlco for wheat of $1.20 per bushels. MICHIGAN MILL BURNED (By Dally News Leased Wire.) CALUMET, Mich., Dec. 26.—The total destruction of the stamp mill of the Islo Royale Mining company by fire early today will not cause the suspension of mining operations. It was stated. The. rock will be sent to the Centennial mill In. this city. The loss of the stamp mill and machine shop Is close to $300,000. Thc origin of the fire ls unknown. SHIPMENT OF COTTON LEAVES FOR GERMAN PORT (By Dally News Leased Wire.) GALVESTON. Tex., Dec. 25,—-The first export of cotton to Germany from this port -since the Europeau war departed today for Bremen on the American steamer Pathfinder. Tlie cargo is 6,550 hales, valued *by the shippers at $455,000, and the rate was $3 per 100 pounds, the largest ever paid. The hatches were sealed in the presence of the French consul and a representative of Lloyds of London. Both certified that the vessel contained only American cotton and is entitled to unobstructed passage into German waters and into a German port. FORMER KHEDIVE OF EGYPT IN ILL HEALTH (By Dally News Leased Wire.) GENEVA, via Paris, Dee. 25.—Two sons of the former khedlve of Egypt, nged 13 and 16, have arrived here from Vienna, where their father is visiting, to enter a local college. They say tbe cx-khedlve is In bad health. INDIAN PRINCE DIES EDUCATED AT OXFORD (By Dally News Leased Wire.) LONDON, Dec. 25.—A telegram from Calcutta announces tho death of his highness Sid Rang Tulka, Maharajah of Slkkim, in tlie eastern Himalayas. He succeeded his father, tbe late Sir Tbotub Mangyal, only a few months ago. Sid Kang wns the first ruler of his remote Btate to come into direct contact with western civilization, He spent two years nt Oxford university and afterward traveled extensively with an English officer. At the opening of the present war he expressed a desire lo be of any service possible to the British government. z. .* FORTY BURIED BENEATH RUINS FROM LANDSLIDE (By Dally News Lensed Wire.) ROME, Deo. 20 (delayed).—Heavy rains caused a landslide today at Val- montohc,a city of about 4,000 inhabitants, 30 miles southeast of Rome. Part of the city was covered by the landslide and many buildings collapsed. Forty persons were buried beneath the ruins. In the surrounding country the rivers have overflowed their banks, causing large losses to property. MISSANABIE PA8SENGERS ARRIVE CHRI8TMA8 EVE (Cnnndian Associated Press Cable.) LONDON, Dec. 25.—The Christmas ship Missanable arrived in Liverpool in good time on Thursday, after fairly good voyage, filled with people anxious to spend the Christmas season in tlie- old country. The passengers landed in good time for Christmas day an experience which did not befall voyagers of tlie previous two seasons, as they only arrived here on Christmas day itself. DUKE SENDS MES3AGE TO BRITI8H BOY SCOUTS (By Daily News Leased Wire.) OTTAWA, Dec. 25.—The Duke of Connaught iu his capacity as chief scout of thc Boyal Scouts Association of Canada, sent the following cable message lo Gen. Sir Bobert Baden- Powell and to the British Boy Scouts, of whom it is said tbat some 50,000 are now engaged in tho performance of various public services connected with the war: "In the name of the Canadian Boy Scouts I send you hearty Christmas greetings nnd affectionate regards to tbe Boy Scouts of the motherland in the most worthy part they are taking In behalf of King and Empire. "ARTHUR- BRITISH COLUMBIAN BELGIANS GO TO WAR (By Dally Nows Leased Wire.) MONTREAL, Dec. 25.—A squad 0r Belgians numbering about ?0 arrived here today from British -Columbia and Manitoba and left tonight for Halifax and St. John, whence they sail for the seat of war. LAY LIKE A WARRIOR TAKING H18 REST N0 more impresslvo scene can be pictured for tho burinl of a great soldier Hko tho late Major General H. I. W. Hamilton than that described by a distinguished officer and one ofi bis personal friends. The writer says: "Ho waa standing with a group of others ln a covered placo when a Bhell burst about 100 yards off and he was hit on tlie temple by a bullet and kill ed on the spot. No one else was hit. It was a fine death but I know how ho would feel that ho waa taken before his work was done. Ho waa buried lust night—a real soldier's funeral. I shall never forget it All day we could not get near tbo place whero he was lying, owing to the heavy shell fire, but at night we went and carried him to a llttlo church near by and buried him there. Amidst Shot and Shell. "Just aa wo got there the attack be* gan iviolently, Bo that wo could not hear the chaplain'-*) voice for musketry and pom-pom fire close by. Flashes from tho guna lit ua up now and then but no other light than a tiny torch for thc parson to read by. Ho waa doing so splendidly that it waa cruel luck that ho should have been tho ono taken out of the group," After thin letter Wfts written the body of MaJor Gen. Hamilton was removed from Ita temporary resting place and conveyed to England for burial at St. Martin's church, Sherlton. Eight scrgounts of the Norfolk regiment bore tbo coffin covered with Uie Union Jack to the grave. Lord Kitchener, who was represented by Major Gen. SpenH, sent a wreath inscribed, "In affectionate remembcr- anco," and on the tombstone appeared theso lines: Life is mostly front and bubble, Two thlnga stand like atone— Kindness ln another's trouble, Courage in your own. TWELVE THOUSAND POOR ARE FED IN MONTREAL (By Dally News Leased Wire.) MONTREAL, Dec. 25.—More than 12,000 of Montreal's poor were provided with Christmas dinner by charitable organizations, tbe Salvation army alone delivering 600 dinner baskets. Tho nrmy also will provide dinners in tho barracks next Tuesday for 500 persons. NURSE SEES THE KAISER French Nurse Threatened With Death as Spy Appeals to German Emperor, The rather doubtful privilege of an Interview with the kaiser fell to the lot of a French nurse who was taken prisoner with her ambulance near Sedan. Threatened with execution aB a spy, she wroto to the emperor and was received into tho august presence at Charleville. In the France de Domain, it, Hin- zelin tells the story of tho interview which followed. The kaiser had taken up bis quarters tu a couple of houses near the station of Charleville. His bedroom was protected against possiblo hostile aeroplane attacks by guns mounted on pivots, and whenever he wen* abroad for a constitutional or horseback or in motor car, he was accompanied by a strong escort. The lady was introduced Into the kaiser's presence by an officer of his staff, Major von Plessen, When she entered the reception room she saw Bitting at a table covered with maps and plans an officer in greenish-grey uniform. At her entrance tho officer rose, clicked his heels together in the German way, and said, "I saluto the ladles of France." Like the Caricatures. It was the kaiser, though she had somo difficulty ln recognizing him. He had not shaved his moustache but cut it very cloBe. There were heavy pouches under his eyes, and his skin was yellow and drawn. Ho looked not Hko tho photographs but like the caricatures of himself. As soon as she came before him he asked her to bo seated, and with a strange, nervous rapidity set her a series of questions, which ho answered himself. It was rather a monologue than an interrogatory. "Why did France insist on making war on us?" he first asked, following up his question before it could be answered by a second. "Don't you know that France was the first to mobilize?" Half swamped beneath the torrent of royal words, the nurse murmured something about the invasion of Belgium. The kaiser caught at Belgium. "They nre always reproaching us with that,'1 ho said. "Just listen to me. At Brussels we found absolute proof tliat a treaty existed between Belgium. France and England enab ling tho French and English to attack Germany through Belgium." England's "Treachery." "Excuse me, sir," said the Frenchwoman, trying to stem the stream of verbiage, "I havo como here to protest against a charge of espionage.'' But tho kaiser swept her interruption aside. "I'll tell you what I think of your flno England," he said, with growing fury. "She is treachery Inearnate. She has betrayed everybody, and me first of all. It I had wished she would Saturdag Leaders After the holiday buying we find somo lines of Christmas Goods bo low thnt for today we will clear out tho balance nt Reduced Prices. This is an opportunity to secure your New Year's Gifts MEN'S TIES, BRACES, COLLAR BAOS FANCY HANDKERCHIEFS, FANCY NECKWEAR, CHOICE HAND-MADE SWEATER COATS FOR SKA1INQ Ladies' Coats With this cold weather a Winter Coat becomes a necessity. Our stock is thrown on sale at prices "which will win your appreciation. Smillie & Weir LADIES' WEAR SPECIALISTS The Jenckes Machine Co., Limited BOILERS 1—80-ln.xlC-ft. H. R. T. 1—40 H. P. Locomotive. 1—36-in.x8-ft. Vertical. 2—42-ln.x8-ft. Vertical. HOISTS 1—7x10 Friction Drum, 7—6x8 Friction Drum. 9—5x6 Timber Hoists. BLOWERS ENGINE8 2—9-ln.xl2-in. Slide Valve. PUMPS 1—No. 7 Cameron Sinker. 1—No. 5 Cameron Sinker. 2—Cameron Prospe tors Sinkers. 1—6 1-8x3x8 Moore Sinker, 2—5x5 Gould Hand PumpB. BUCKETS SUPPLIES THE NELSON IRON WORKS, LIMITED. betray Franco tomorrow. Hoif can France have made common cause with our secular foe? I expected better things of you. Yet tt is true that you are proving yourselves unworthy of your ancient fame, for you havo summoned savages to your assistance. Just think, bloodthirsty negroes from the flower of your army.'* Here the Frenchwoman broke in: "I have never heard, sir," she said proudly, "that our black troops mas- sacro children, shoot down old men, burn churches aud desecrate sepulchres." The kaiser had not the timo lo answer this charge. It is doubtful whether he even heard lt. At that moment the politic von Plessen half opened tho door of the audience chain be?. "Good,'1 said the monarch hastily. "It appears to us that you have been wrongly accused, and you shall be Bet at liberty, but do not fail to repeat all lhat wo have said io you." Precise Hoarding Mistress — Mr. Blunt, shall I tender you some more ol the chicken? Mr. Blunt—No, thank you. But if you can tender this piece you have already served me 1 shall be greatly c bilged to you. HOCKEY TONIGHT TIGERS VS ROVERS 8 to 9 o'clock. Admission 25 cents. Skating afterwards. THORPE'S DRINKS Aromatic Schiedam Schnapps (HOLLANDS QIN) } J ir sharpening the appetite and stimulat- g tho digestivo organs you will find othlng to equal Wolfe's Schnapps. Take : as a "toddy" wilh hot water, sugar and •mon and a wlneglaasful of Wolfe a. Voo ■ill find Wolfe's Schnapps the greatest mie energlsor for the vital organs. . Ottal.atls at alt U.ttlt o.J Rstaii Sims, BILLIARDS, CIGARS AND SMOKERS' SUNDRIES J. A. MACKINNON Trail, B. C. Trj a tin ot Thntnun'i Special Mixture Tibicc* One-eighth tins .25o One-quarter tins 40c One-half tin 75e THURMAN CIGAR 8TORE "Button, Button, Who Makes the Button ?" Ordinarily, a button is looked upon as an article of minor importance. But sometimes a great deal depends upon just one button. Its importance is not fully realized until it has been lost. Canada spends about a million and a quarter dollars every year for buttons—-yes, just buttons. And—more than two-thirds of these buttons are imported, more than $800,000 is sent to foreign countries which could just as well be kept here. If these buttons were produced in Canada, fourteen factories, employing over nine hundred Canadians, would be kept busy to turn them out. There is no reason why these buttons can't be " Made in Canada" just as well as anywhere else; in fact, some $400,000 worth are every year—the other $800,000 worth will be, if you will only "play the game" and— -m Say "Made in Canada.", * SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1914 C|e©attf^toji (2dR -» PAOE THREE ". r "•" m I Compliments The Season Bell Trading Co. iTM Horns of Good Qrourla*. •aktf (tr-Ml I0TEL ARRIVALS OF A DAY The Hume Table d'Hott and a It Carte. 4 4 4 SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNER.* ,. HUME—M. Elliott, Edmonton; M. N. Kelley, Vancouver; Harry Wright, Spokane; Mr. and Mrs. H. I. Thomas and son, Mr. and Mra, T. French, A. E. Johnston and party, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Rust ana B°n» clt'->"; Joseph R. Fitzgerald, Toronto; R. Mortimer, Seattle; A. O, McLeary, Vancouver; G. A, Austin, Montreal; T. A. Robiey, R. H. Car- ley, City; Mr. and Mrs. L, N| JoneB, Jollet, 1)1.; B. J. Martin, Chicago; R. L. Matheion, De8 Moines; R. Fennywitt, Charleston; J. A. Fuller, Albert Lee, j. D. Wilson, Bay City; George E. Gray, George Grafton, A. E. Paxtoh, Butte. YEAST CAKES ARE USED, AND ALWAYS GIVE PERFECT SATISFACTION When Taking a Vacation go to the Great Halcyon Hot Springs, where you can secure not only rest, but at the* same time have the benefit ot the best medicinal waters on the continent, un- equaled for rheumatism and kindred ailments. The springs are eosj of access to travellers and the hotel has been fitted up and is conducted with a view to the maximum of comfort and convenience for guests: Rates: $12 and 915 per week, or $2 per day and upwards. Halcyon Hot Springs Sanitarium WM. BOYD, Proprietor. Halcyon Arrow Lakes THANKS CANADIANS FQfi ENDURANCE General Aldenon Sends Chrieima* Mesiage Praising Spirit of Members of Contingent (Canadian Associated Press Cable.) LONDON, Dec, 25.—Qen. Alderson,, commanding the Canadian troops at Salisbury plain, has Issued the following general order and has given the Canadian Associated Press permission to circulate it; "In wishing all ranks of the contingent at! that is good and happy at this season of Uie year, the general officer commanding would like to express his appreciation of the way in which the inovltablo discomfort" of being under canvas in England during the winter haB been met. The spirit pf all ranks In this reBpect has been most soldier-like and the general officer commanding has much admired it and wished the time permitted his seeing 'each man and thanking him for it and at the same time wishing him a happy Christmas and a good New Year." GREATEST KIDNEY QHER-3ROOKE HOTEL Nolson, B.C. One minute's walk from C. P. R, station. Cuisine unexcelled; well heated and ventilated. R. H. CLARK. STRATHOONA—E. II. Sheppard, J. G. Bunyan, E. Peters, A. G. Carpenter, M. fR. McQuarrie, D, Donaldson, J. L. Warner, R. Quinn, h. J. McLean, t. M. Smith, F. A. ©turkey, R. Bell, C. A. Larson, G. Lapointe, W. J. Labadie, Harold Brett, M. MlckclBon, A. Barcn- ther, G., E. McKeown, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Forde, Miss Evelyn Forde, George Forde, Bell Forde, C. E. Armbrister, W. G. Reid, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Smith, Warren Smith, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Bissett, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. McCrohan, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Frank, Mr. and Mrs. William Brown, Roland R. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. D. Liversid-.ro, Mr. and -Mrs. G. Johnstone, Mrs. M. Shaw, Miss F. Johnstone, A. C, Rome, L, Johnstone, Arthur Lakes, Jr., Arthur Lakes, Sr„ Mr. and Mrs, H. Johns, Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Kurtz, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Carpenter, Gerald Carpenter, C. E. Read, Mr. and Mrs. D. A. McFarlane, Miss McFarlane, Miss E-sthc,. McFurlanc, Miss Dorothy McFarlane, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Craufurd, Mrs. Sherlock, Mr. and Mrs, E, C. Major, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Bird, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. D. Benson, Mr. ahd Mrs. W. J. E. Biker, H. G. Lawloy, Mr, and Mrs, J. Cartmel, Mr. and Mrs.. -S. S. Jarvls, Harold ScIouh, T. M. Bowman, Mrs. J. B. Mackenzie, Miss Mackenzie, Mr. nnd Mru. C. E. Richardson, A. L. McCandllsh, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Rugh, Earl Goodspecd, N. B. Cummins, N. M. Cummins, Mi's. X. M. Cumtmins, Douglas Cummins, Miss G. Cummins, Miss -Phoebe Cummins, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Rj^lett, Helen S. Rugh, Dr. and Mrs, L, E. Borden, L. J.. Andrews, (H. R. Cramer, the Misses Pearce, Mr. and Mra. a. M. Johnson, J. G. Bunyan, city; W. K. Allen and wife, St. Paul; George Hepburn, Boston; Mr. and Mrs. J. Benson, Bonnlngton; G. H. Blackburn, James Jackson, Walter Johnstone, Toronto; John Watson, Alox. Simpson, Thomas Walls, John Hopcwood, Montreal, D. Donaldson, Victoria; E. E. Phalr, Prlnee'Ceorgc; G. G. Fair, Salmo; W. Gouldlng, Sheep creek; G. E. MtKeown, City; J. A. Smith, Kneora; Dorothy McFarlane, Nakusp. Nelson House European Plan, W. A. WARD, Proprietor. CAFE—Open day and ni-»ht—BAR Merchants' Lunch 12 to 2. Phone 97 P. 0. Box 597 NELSON—T. Gordon, Grand Forks. Grand Hotel Fireproof. J. Blomberg -& D. Maglio, Props, American and European Plan. Every room steam heated, fitted with hot and cold watc» service and with telephone connection Both on everv floor. All white help. DOUBTS IF RUSSIA HAS FRESH TROOPS Teutonic- Military Expert Is Inclined to Believe Russians Are Fighting Rearguard Actions. . , (By Dally News Leased Wire.) BERLIN,^ Dec. Ufr—A statement given out today by.the official press bureau says: "Despite the evident stubborn nature of tho fighting along the whole east-: ern front Major Morats, military correspondent of tho Tagebiatt, says he is Inclined to -believe that the Russian resistance is no new offensive but is mado up merely of rear Post combats dosigned to cover the retirement of tho main armies for reorganisation back of tho middle Vistula. This he thinks Is particularly the case in southern Poland and Galicia, where the nature of the ground behind tho Rus* siana is such that time must be gained to permit thorn to reach tho positions set for ororganizr^ion oven at the risk of the rear post troops not being able to como back, 'Despite all this," saya Major Morats, "partial successes hy the Russians hero and there aro possible, He doubts whether the Russians have any avnil- nblo fresh troops -back of their line. "An Austrian report Indicates that tho Carpathians aro being cleared gradually of tho enemy but thnt tho latter are stubbornly holding their own In Galicia, where Vienna has no successes to report." HFroit*-twet" Haw Proved Their Value In Thousands of Cases WONDERFUL RECORD OF A WONDERFUL CURE Only Remedy 1_H Acta On AH Three Of Th* Organs Reeponiible For The Formation Of Uric Add In Tho Blood. Many people do not realize that the Skin is one of the three great eliminators of waste matter from the body. As a matter of {act, the Skin rids the. system of more Urea (or waste matter) than the Kidneys. When there is Kidney Trouble, Pain In Tbe Back and Acrid Urine, it may not be the fault of the kidneys at alt, hut he due to faulty Skin Action, or Constipation of the bowels. "Fruit-a-tiveaV'-enrea weak, sore, aching Kidneys, not only because it strengthens these organs but also because "Fruit-a-tives" opens the bowels, sweetens the stomach and stimulates the action of the skin. "Fruit-a-tives" is sold by all dealers at 50c. a box, 6 for $2.50, trial size, 25c. or will be sent postpaid on receipt of price by Fruit-a-tives Limited, Ottawa, JBk^iess^JO^tor^ asSayersT' e. w. widdowson, assaybr and Chemist. Box A1108, Nelson, B.C. Charges: Gold, sliver, copper or lead, Jl each; gold-silver, $1.50; silver-lead, ¥ 1.60. Other metals on application. AUCJjONEERS, C. A. WATERMAN & CO.—Opera bik. WM. CUTLER, AUCTIONEER, BOX 474; phono 18. 100-tf GROCERIES. A. MACDONALD & CO., WHOLE- salo Grocers and provision Merchants. Importers of Teas, Coffees, Spices, Dried Fruits, Staple and Fancy Groceries, Tobaccos, Cigars, Butter, Eggs,. Cheese and Packing House Produce. Office and warehouse corner of Front and Hall Sts P.O. Box 1095; telephones 28 and 23 WINDOW, CHIMNEY AND CARPET cleaning. Nelson* Vacuum Cleaning Co. Phono 18, 115-tf PROfmiONALCAJ^ GRE^rT^ROsT^UR^DEN^^ Civil Engineers, Dominion and B. C, Land Surveyors, Surveys of Lands, Mines, Townsitea. TinVber Limits, Etc. Nelson, 516 Ward street; A. H. Green. Mgr.; Victoria, 114 Pembert-on Bldg.. F. C, Green; Fort George, Hammond street, F. P. Burden, SHERBROOKE— G. Patterson, P, Urblne, Frank Myer, George Perry, J. CHRISTMAS AS USUAL AT OTTAWA Special Efforts of Charitable Nature Made at Capital—Sir Robert Leaves for Winnipeg (By Dally News Leased Wire.) ■ OTTAWA, Dec. 25.—With tlie thermometer hovering at a point several degrees below zero tbc people of the capital spent a quiet Christmas, spito of the war tlie "Christmas as usual" spirit prevailed, the day resembling other Yuletlde seasons in all outward aspects. Owing to the moro stringent times which prevail, speoial efforts ■ of charitable character were mado and tho poor and needy wero all provided with Christmas dinner. Tho corps of engineers In training at the exhibition grounds .until such timo as tho second contingent gets orders to leave for tho front, fared well at the hands of generous citizens. Sir Robert Borden nnd Lady Borden spent tho day quietly at their local homo and left ut midnight for Winnipeg, whero Sir Robert will address the Canadian club on Tuesday afternoon, Sir Wilfrid Laurier and Lady Laurler also spent the day in Ottawa. Many of tho cabinet ministers woro out of: the city, Including Hon. Robert Rogers, Hon. W. J. Roche, who are In the west; Hon. J. D. Reid, who Is at Pres cott; Hon. Martin Burrell, who has gone to Virginia for a rest; Hon. Sam Hughes, who is at Lindsay; and Hon. W. T. White, who ls in Toronto. Those who were here for Christmas Included Sir Goorgo Foster, Hon. T. W. Crothers and Hon. C. J. Doherty. At Rldeau hall thc usual Yuletlde customs were adhered to today and on New Year's dny the Duko of Connaught will hold his customary levee,'* Queen's Hotel Steam Heat In Eray Room. Business Lunch, 8Dc. Rates: $1.50 and $2.00 Day. QUEHNS—Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Go" Unas, City; Arthur Mears, Frultvale. Madden House E. C. CLARKE. Cor, Baker and Ward Sta., Nelson. MADDEN—*S. F. Mackay, A. Matthews, Trail; A. Dickson, Coalmont; M, A, Mills, Halls; F. A. Logan, Crescent Vaftey. SHOULD CLERGYMEN 4 BECOME SOLDIERS7 4 WHOOPING COUGH SPASMODIC CROUP AStHMA COUCHS BRONCHITIS CATARRH COLDS _ tit. 1171 A simple, sile ind effective treatment nvoldini drugs. Vaporized Cresolcnc slopstheparo.xysrns ol Whooping Cough ind relieves Spasmodic Croup at once, ll Is a boon to sufferers Irom Asthma. The air carrylnc the antiseptic vapor, inhaled with every breath, ■ J! makes breathing cisy; aoothes Ihe sore throat ahd stops the cough, assuring resttul nights, m It La iataltuble ta motbmf with to on i children. Send va postal for fdtseriptive booklet sot-o iy oRuoaiBTa VAfO-CRESOLENE CO. U-aabiMilti Mfo.Maiitr'l FEET FROZEN; LONG WALK IN THIN SOCKS, SLIPPERS (By Dally Nows Leased Wlro.) LONDON, Ont, Dec. 2fi.—George Lunker, a Greek, aged 30, is in Victoria hospital in a critical condition with both feet frozen. Tho feet will havo to bo amputated and It ls believed Lunker will not survive. With two companions Lunker last night attempted to walk from London to St. Marys, bis footwear consisting only ofl thin socks and carpet slippers. Hotel Touraine SPOKANE A centrally located .Siptel opposite Review bldg., hair block from new Monroe Streot Bridge; a full view down Riverside Ave.from lobby. Rates reasonable—CO cents a day and up. Give us a trial. WM. SNOW, R. H. SNOW, prop. Mgr. (Toronto Mail and Empire.) A few days ago Gen .ToflVo conferred upon the Abbe Frederic Lamy tbe highest military honor In thc French republic, namely, tho "Medaille Militalre." Tho abbo wits serving as a sergeant of Infantry. H0 was wounded fivo times after having displayed conspicuous bravery and then when he could no longer walk ho crawled about on bands and knees giving brandy to his wounded comrades and nd*minifiter- Ing tho last rites of tho church. There aro many instances of -priests' heroism on the field of battle but It will bo left to Franco alone to supply such evidences as that of Abbe Lamy, for in all countries Roman Catholic priests confine themselves to non-combatant duties, equally dangerous and necessary though they may bo. In France, however, iho military law does not exempt priests from tlio duty of bearing arms and thero arc several thousand of them now nt the front and hundreds have been honored by their general for gallantry. Catholic Doctrine. It has long been a vexed question whether ministers of tho gospel should bear arms, whether indeed thoy were ever justified in shedding human blood, Tho doctrino of the Catholic church is plain on this point. Missionaries and priests can do whatever is in their power to alleviate suffering, but not in defense of their own lives or the lives of others are they permitted to fight. The Quakers, as everyone knows havo a similar belief. This, too, would seem to bo tho principle of tho Church of England as recently laid down by the Archbishop of Canterbury, although in spite of his decision on this point there aro hundreds of ordained Anglican clergymen serving in the ranks ln other capacities than as chaplains or with the hospital service. The other "Protestant bodies In England have put no obstacles In tbe path of their clergy who wished to fight and there aro thousands of them either under Sir John French or drilling with Kitchener's army. Lutheran Clergy Fight. In Germany the Catholic priests' who nre at the buttlo front are there as chaplains or ln some non-combatant capacity, but there are 6000 Lutheran divines bearing Arms for their country., The Belgian priests are non- combatants but in Russia many thousands of priests of the Greoek church have volunteered for sorvlce. They Have not been accepted, hec«use Russia has already moro men ready to fight than sho can placo in the field, Although tho 'Catholic church has always maintained thnt a priest hns no right to bear arms in any circumstance, the French priests who nro fighting have received a sort of sanction from Ronto for not long ago it is reported that tho Pop%wroto to tho Archbishop of Cologne expressing hia satisfaction fit a German army order which gave tho'French priests who might bo captured special privileges. Thnt is to 'say, no matter what their rank is thoy are to be treated as though they were offlcors. It reflects credit upon the French priests that they havo refused to accept tho courtesy nnd aro willing to tako nothing thnt is not shared by t-hot-p comrades ot equal rank. Th« Uganda Precedent. Writing in- the Pittsburg Dispatch "Ex-Attacho" recalls that the question of tho Church militant won very thoroughly debated at tho great Interna tiohal Missionary Congress at Edinburgh four years ago. The question was whether *ft priest'hnd a right to go armed And being armed tho right to take life in defense of his own. A precedent for tho uffirmutfve was discovered in tho situation' in Uganda In 1897 when thero was d dangerous antl-forelgn outbreak. In re/jponso to the British commissioners appeal for volunteers tho Bishop of. the dlocose gave his permission for. all tho missionaries under his caro to take rifles in hand and stand sldu by side with other British subjects against tho fanatical natives. When criticized subsequently for his stand, tbe bishop vigorously defended- himself and asked if a married missionary was to seo his wife and children slaughtered without raising an arm In their defense. To this argument there appears to be no adequate reply. Danger of Arming Missionaries. On tbe other hand, tlie attitude of the Catholic church was approved by many. They said that if the miBslon aries wore to arm themselves tney would bring suspicion upon the disinterestedness of their work and the natives would think that tholr religion was a mere cloak for aggression. Being unarmed, they would be supposed to bo absolutely Hincoro In spreading ■ the gospel of peace nnd good will or madmicii. In either case, they would 1)0 safe enough from attack on the part of the natives. There can bo no doubt that as long as there are plenty of laymen to do the fighting tho elergy can safely and with propriety confine themselves to the equally necessary work of raring fer the wounded and ministering to the dying. There, will bo found tew* British subjects we think who would expect/ a elerg'ynian to Shrink rrom shedding blood If the safety of th0 Empire depended upon his militancy. ,-., THE MONEY <$, SANTA BROUGHT 4> ••>• Foxy eld Santa Claus often 4 has a trick of giving monoy 4< and letting people ehboso their 4? own gifts. .;> Naturally they want to invest 4 It In something that hus the 4 Yuletlde spirit about it. . •> PerhapB thoy chobse a luxury, 4> or something substantial. •-. Perhaps they aro undecided, ... In just such on . emergency i- the advertising columns of The v. Dally Xews are. of invaluable ■'*' service •;> They teem with timely sugges- 4> tions. 4 Tho storekeepei-B Who make $> thorn are all reliable, servtce- 4> giving men. A. L, McCULLOCH Hydraulic Engineer, Provincial Land Surveyor. P. O. Box 41. Office phono L86; residence phone, R7-I Office, Suite 6, McCulloch Bldg. Baker St., Nelson, B.C. T. M. BJXEN, AUDITOR AND Accountant. Room 15, K, W. C. Block 122-bf H. PERRY LEAKE, CONSULTING Engineor, Nelson, B.C. 300-tf LODiGEJJOTK^S KOOTENAY LODGE NO. 16, I. O. O. F —Meets every Monday night in Oddfellows' hall at 7:30 o'clock. QUEEN CITY REBEKAH LODGE No. 16, I. O. O. F., meets first and tfliird Tuesdaya, Oddfellows' hall, 8 o'clock. NELSON ENCAMPMENT NO 7, I.O O.F.—Meets second and fourth Thursdays In Oddfellows' hall at-8 o'clock. CANTON CORONA NO. 7;—MEETS overy second Tuesday in Odd follows hall, at 8 o'clocK. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS MEETS Tuesday nights In K. of P. hall, Eh-gle Bldg. LOIN. NELSON Lodge No. 81? meets 2nd and -4th Thursday at 8 p.m. in Engle hall. C.O.F. Court Kootenay lie-lie meets 2nd nnd 4th Friday? in K.P. hall, Eagle Block A. O. F. COURT ELLEN—"MEETS first and third Monday in Eaglo hall a*t 8 o'clock. CLAN JOHNSTONE, 212 MEETS IN I. O. O. F. hall first amid third Fridays, at 8 p.m. NELSON LODGE, NO. 5. B. P. O. E —Moots first and third Thursdays ai 8 p.m. in the Eagle hnll. All sojourning members invited. 130-tt S. O. E.—Meets first, tlvird and fifth Mondays K, Of P. Iioll, 8 p.m. Biliousness li certainly one of thc most disagree- able ailments which flesh is heir to. Coated tongue—bitter taste in the mouth—nausea — dizziness — these combine to make life a burden. The cause is a disordered liver—the cure Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills, They go straight to the root of the trouble, put the liver right, cleanse.the stomach and bowels, clear the tongue and take away the bitter taste from the mouth. At the first sign ol biliousness take Dr. Morse's M Indi»* Root Pills SYNOPSIS OF COAL MINING REGULATIONS Coal mining rlghta of the Domtnloo in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, tho Yukon Territory; the Northwest Territories and in a portion oi the Province of British Columbia, mai bo leased for a term of twenty-one years at an annual rental of ?i pet acre. Not more than 2680 ucres wil) be leased to one applicant. Application for a base must be made by the applicant in person to the Agent or Sub-Agent of tlie district ol which the rights applied for ure situated. In surveyed territory the land must be described by sections or leRal subdivisions of sections and in unsurveyet, territory tho tract apolled for shall b< staked out by the applicant himself. Each application mi^st bo accompanied by a fee of $B, which will be re funded if the rights applied for an not available, but not otherwise. A royalty shall be paid on the merchantable output of tho mine at the rat* of five cents per ton. Tho person operating the min0 ehali furnish the Agent with sworn return* accounting for the full quantity ol merchantable coal mined and pay th* royalty thereon, If the coat mlnlnp rights ar0 not being operated, such returng should be furnished at least once a year. The lease will Include the coal mln- Ing rights only, but tho lessee maj he permitted to purchase whatovci available surface riRlits may be con- slderod necessary for Lhe working ol thc mine at the rate of $10 an acre. For full Information nppllcntloi should be mado to tho Secretary of the Department of tho Interior, Ot. lawn, or to any Agent or Sub-Agent oi Dominion Lands. W. W. CORY, Deputy Minister of the Interiot N. B.—Unauthorized publication oi this advertisement wlll not be pair for. Clearing Side of Remnants All Remnants of SILK, DRESS GOODS AND STAPLE DRY GOODS AT HALF PRICE Also Odd Lines of Hosiery,. Underwear, Blouses, Skirts and Ready- To Wear to Clear at Half Price - At MEAGHER'S Baker Street THE STORE FOR STYLE THE 8T0RE FOR QUALITY DAILY NEWS CLASSIFIED AD RATES One cent a word per insertion, four cents a word per week, fifteen cents a word per month when cash accompanies the order. Otherwise one cent per word per insertion straight. No accounts opened for want ads. Minimum charge 25 cents. FOR RENT K. W. C. BLOCK—Housekeeping suites and rooms for rent. Term*; moderate, A. Macdonald K- Co 27-' h'UR RENT — Sulle ot furnlahuu housekeeping rooms in Annable hlock. Enquire room 32 272-tf KERR APARTMENT BLOCK—Furnished suites for rent; a high 0las*> homo with every comfort; dishes; cooking utensils and linens supplied; every suite has private bath, abundance of beat and hot water, laundry In basement. 284-tf FURNISHED housekeeping rooms for rent, very reasonable rates. Apply room 5, over Starland theatre; 20!l-tf FURNISHED HOUSE— Fairview, electric light and water; very reasonable. Box sti, phone 381. *213-C F<>Il RENT— Suite of clean well fur nlshed housekeeping rooms, very reasonable; also 6-roora house unfurnished, water paid, $15. *218-6 FOR SALE FOR "SALE^cT^creTTm Battleford- Athabasca C.N.R. line under construction*:; 70 acres under cultivation, 140 acres prairie. Store and postofflce on placo $10 per acre, half cash. P. O. Claasben, Fort Pitt, Sask. '214-8 CORDWOOD FOR SALE—Clean and sound, half tamarac and fir; half pine, $2.75 por c»H'd f.o.b. tlio barge al Queen's Bay. Will quote price delivered anywhere. Apply Attree, Queen'i Hay. ' * .,.„...;.;.- 816-6 WANTED—MISCELLANEOUS TEACHER WANTED—l-'ur Burtondale school; wages $75; duties to commence ui'tor the holidays. Apply t0 R. L. June, Secretary, Burton, B.C, 212-tf POULTRY AND LIVESTOCK FIFTY YOUNQ PIGS, growers, Mars den, Taghum. **110-117 WANTED—Team of sound young horso-s, broken to work anywhere. To weigh around 3000. Must be a snap for cash. Apply P.O. Box 3(14.' 209-tf FOR SERVICE—Registered Berkshire boar also pedigree young pigs fo sale. Beaumont, Queen's Bay. *2I6-lS TAXIDERMISTS. PRICE BROS., TAXIDERMISTS.— Birds, animals, fish and reptiles mounted true to life; for terms apply Price Bros., Rossland, B.C. *212-30 NOTICE. Land Registry Act. In tlie matter of un application for issue of a duplicate Certificate, of Title to Lot 4, Block -I, Town of Nelson. Notice Is hereby given that it is my Intention to i'ssuo at tho expiration of one month after the first publlc-atio***! hereof a duplicate of the Certificate of Title t0 the above mentioned lot in the nr-anle of Roderick MeLood, whicli Ccr- tificato Ib dated tho 30th day o*f June, 1808 and numbered oosK. SAMUEL R. ROE, District Registrar. Nelson, "R.C.. 7th Pecomher. * 1014. NOTICE. Land Registry Act. In the matter of an application for issue of a duplicate- Certificate of Title to Lot 3245, Group I, Kootenay District, containing 2S9 acres more'or less." Notice is hereby given that It IP my Irotentlon to issuo at the expiration of one month after thc first publication hereof a duplicate of the Certificate of Title to ,;h''- ibov*' mentioned lot in -the name of John Clinton Allison, which Certificate is dated the 12th day of November, lfll'O, aii,i numbered 13701A. SAMUEL R. ROE, District Registrar. Nelson. B.C.. 2nd December, 1914. WATER NOTICE. (Diversion and Use. Take notice that John Greenwuy, A. ,T. Thorn and M, Campbell whose address is Crescent Valley, will apply for u license t0 take and use V. cubic ft. per second of water out of Goose creek also Known as Latendresse creek, whicli flows northeasterly and drains into Slocan river- about 1% miles above confluence with Kootenay river. The water Will be diverted from the stream at a point about 4300 ft. a-hftVQ Junction witli Slocan river, and will be used for Irrigation and domestic purposes upon tho land described as Lots XYZ Subdivision of District Lots ti^O, 7362, 73B7, 7300, 303 and 6451, G I, Kootenay district. This notice was posted ou the ground oh the 19th day of December, 1014. A copy of this notice and .in application pursuant thereto and to the "Water Act, 1914" will be filed in tho office of the Waist1 Recorder at Nelson. Objections to tho application may be filed with the said Water Recorder or with the Comptroller of Water Rights, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, B.C., within thirty duys after the first apiHNtraneo of this notice ln it local newspaper. For the Applicants, JOHN GREENWAY, Agent. The date of tho first publlcution or Ibis notice is December, 19. 1914. AGENTS WANTED, agents — "^he". -world's Greatest War," including Canada's part, Profusely illustrated with actual battle scenes. Record seller; make seven dollars dully. Sample book freo on promise to ca voss, Linscott Company, Brunt for MESSENGER SERVICE NELSON MESSENGER Ci (.—Prompt unu reliable 242. Dav and night. Phone 14-78 . -monthly medicine for nil Parnate Complaint., f> a Box, or tin tc for $t0. nl (hnyt Mures, Mailed loanj nddmmon receipt ot price. Tim scoiiki.i. ntiita Co., St.Cnttmritn-s, Onlnrio, PH0SPH0N0L FOR IM-S^ffi; for Nerve nad n«ln; lucrwiw "tt™y »''«|l« '■ « Toulc-Wlll ImlM J on up. f» a has. or l* ofw lfi, nt dniR ■lore--*,, or by ronil on receipt of price Bold by thi Poole Drug C* _FURS^ New fur coats, muffs, stoles, rugs, etc., made to order or from skins supplied. Old furs repaired and remodelled to newest shapes, at moderate prices. Skins dressed and mounted. G. Glaser, Expert Furrier, 811 Mill street, Nolson, B. C. 217-tf ■pOUND, FOUNI>~A girl's muff; Owhej may havo same by calling at The Daily News. 219-U* ^EDlJjCATJONAL^ Vernon Preparatory school, Okanagan valley, boys 7 to lfi; thorough education; English linos; ideal situation* Coldstream estate; climate unrivalled; matron; trained nurse; prospectus. Rev. A. C. Mack-le, B. D., M. X.. (Cnntn-ht hPftdmnntflr Overheated and defective pipes are the cause of a largo percentage of fires TROOPS WILL BE LOCATED AT SASKATOON (By Daily News Leased Wire.) SASKATOON', Sask., DeC. 25.—Definite Information reached here today from of-Elclal sources that several units or 110 men each -will be stationed at Saskatoon in the barracks provided by the provincial government. GENTLE GERMANY Dame Germany's straining her old diaphragm, expounding, explaining, that sho Is a Iamb. "They drove me to battle, they forced me to fight/' you hear her voice rattle, by day and by night! Haranguing the nations which neutral remain, she springs her oro* tlons, and springs them In vain. "If you aro well grounded In fact'," we Inquire, "why have you expounded a gospel of fire? And why wei;e yjm planning invasions afar, -and building and manning your vessels, all wicked and wooly and anxious to fight; with fury, lie glances from arrogant eyes, and bravely advances on one half his size. And when the man smaller lands on bis nose, and cttmhs on his collar und stamps on his toes, the bully cries, 'Murther! Please call the -police! Let 'this go no further—Wy longing for peace** '■ And so she would blind us with stories like these, which stories *repilnd us of Llmburge.* cheese; they have a.rnjik flav-or.that cannot deceive; (hey don't matte us waver In what wo believe. Convinced thnt the Germans i*ere hunting ffp grief, no sounetR or sermons can chang**) Uie IJelief, MOB FOUR Cto lailj? jattoev SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1514 Ctt Bail? j&ehw Published every morning except Sunday, by The News Publishing Company, Limited, Nelson, B.C., Can- Ma. ROBB SUTHERLAND, Editor and Manager. Business letters should be addressed and cheques and money orders made payable to The NewB Publishing Company, Limited, ana in no case to Individual members of the staff. Advertising rate cards and sworn de. tailed statements of circulation mailed on request, or may be seen at the offices of any advertising agency recognised by the Canadian press Association. Subscription rates* so cents per month; 12.50 for six months; $6 per year. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1914 NO SENTIMENT IN WAR. While Christmas was observed out- 'side the arenas of war yesterday with various degrees of festivity the battles continued to rage In France, in Belgium, in the portion of Germany which has been invaded by the French troops, In Galicia, in Best Prussia and in 'Russia. Many must have hoped that the proposal for the declaration of a truce on Christmas day would meet with the. approval of the belligerent na* tlons but the successful conduct or war allows for consideration of nothing"—outside of tbe rules which civilized nations have laid down for belligerents to observe—but victory. Seldom can -an armistice be granted without advantage to some one of the opposing armies. Where that advantage exists the general on the other side will naturally refuse to aid the enemy. Where none actually exists there Is the fear that it might exiBt. That is why there have been few armistices of anything but a local nature in this war. There is no sentiment in modern warfare. The very nature of war forbids it Subject to the rules of the game It is the soldier's duty to win and to 'beat the enemy as decisively au possible. HOLLAND HEAVY SUFFERER. In relation to its size Holland Ib probably the neutral country which has suffered most severely from the war. Not only has its trade been brought almost to a standstill but it has been compelled, In order to be prepared to protect its neutrality, to keep a large army of men under arms and bas in addition provided for hun* dreds of thousands of Belgian refu gees who have been driven over the border by the conditions In their own country. The Netherlands ib suffering on ac* count of Its -geographical position. It ' Is the natural channel for a large trade between Germany and the outside world and annually derives large profits from this business which hns been reduced almost to nothing by tho necessities of war which have compelled the allies to place on the contraband list most of the articles in which this trading has heen carried on. The loss of trade has brought about a heavy reduction in revenue with the reBult that the difficulties of raising funds have become acute. How Berlous the financial situation In the Netherlands has become Is indicated by the announcement of the methods by which it is proposed to float a new loan of $110,000,000. The government, in effect, is tolling Dutchmen who have money .for investment that if the present loan Is not subscribed* the alternative will -be a "compulsory' loan upon which the Interest will be 4 per cent with the principle lacking in the usual guarantee, whereas 5 per cent iB offered as interest on the guaranteed bonds which are now the market Holland displayed splendid spirit when it generously refused to allow any other nation to aid in taking care of the Belgian refugees who had sought haven within the Netherlands borders and the government at The Hague Is credited with having made an honest endeavor to preserve the neutrality of its country with Impartiality. As an example of an innocent nation Buffering disproportionately heavily .through circumstances over which it has no control Holland i3 deserving of the sincere sympathy of the world. Canadiens can! build up Canada by -buying goods made In Canada by Canadians. A strict censorship has been enforced on news of -battles between Villa and Carranza forces. Those fellows down south seem determined to keep abreast of European methods. It ls not long since two of the bandit generals formally declared war.* •Australia Is estimated to have 1,131,- 3H0 men fit for war. The other self- governing British dominions can, if the fortune of war makes it necessary, provide the Empire with approximately the -same number of men ln proportion to their •population. Germany should take the hint. Col. Roosevelt has written to Dr. H. W. Coe of Portland, Ore,, statins that "the public Is tired of hearing from reformers and especially from me.1' And the American press does hot seem to know whether the colonel intends to rejoin the Republican party or retire from politics. And now comes Dr. Lonard, professor of physics at Heidelberg, with the assertion that London, "the central nest and supreme academy for all hypocrisy In the world," must be destroyed if the Gorman mission of producing "an Kngland thoroughly altered, improved, bettered and then matured and ripened'* is to be successfully accomplished. On Nov. 13 last the percentage of unemployment In the trades covered by the British national insurance act was 3.85, as compared with 3.93 on Nov. G, 4.50 a month previously and nearly 7 per cent a few days after the wnr broke out, On Nov. 13, 1013, the percentage was 3.84, almost exactly the same as after three months of war. Business as usual means employment as usual. Germany is said to have decided to get rid of Dr. Karl Liebknecht by enrolling him in the army. If ths Socialist leader who openly opposed the last big war credit voted by the reichstag should be announced as among those killed at the front at an early date It would not be surprising. There are many opportunities for accidents apart from the hazards of bat tie and Dr. Uebknecht Is considered a dangerous man by the Prussian powere. 4 WHAT THE PRESS IS SAYING. 4 The Crisis Past. For the allies the crisis Is past. In the stages of the war still to come they wlll have ample opportunity to call Into play that superiority in resources on which in the long run victory must depend.—New York Tribune. The Annexation Fad. Just as Germany formally annexed Belgium, Turkey lias formally annexed Egypt, Austria will probably formally annex Russia in a day or two. It's an Innocent amusement nnd hurts nobody.—New York Evening Telegram. Disappointment In Berlin. If the Boer revolt has -been suppressed the developments In South Africa will doubtless prove a serious disappointment in Berlin, where It was believed there was confident expectation that the iBoers would prove a heavy handicap upon England in the course of its continental warfare. —Washington Star. A Consistent War Lord. William tho Second's conception of the duties of a war lord is what ts primarily to blame for the scourge of war in 1914. History will give him somo credit for practising what he preaches. He has sent all his sons to the front, and all his relatives. He haa hardly left the battle field, appearing among his soldiers aud eu- couragang thein to greater efficiency as he conceived it. In war, therefore, he plays tbe part as In peace. We can admire him somewhat as a man but as a ruler he belongs to another century.—Montreal Mail. CHRISTMAS AMID IDEAL WEATHER (Continued from Page One,) THE WEATHER, Min. Max Nels-sn 18 29 Prince Albert -40 -ti Dawson , -28 -10 Princo Rupert -10 4-1 Victoria .'. 3fi 42 Vancouver ■ 34 44 Kamloops , 20 30 Edmonton -12 -C Battleford -28 0 Medicine Hat 4 A Moose Jaw -3tJ -4 Winnipeg -22 -2 Port Arthur -18 -.1 London 0 17 Toronto -2 fl Kingston -2 C Ottawa -10 -2 Montreal 12 -2 Quebec -22 -C St. John -6 2 Halifax -S A ALL GLOOMY NEWS CUT FROM LETTERS Words Desolation and Despair Are Sufficient to Send Mail to Waste in France Only letters that are devoid of all gloomy news or utterances are permitted to reach the hands of French soldiers. This is in accord wltb ail irrevocable rule of the military autho* rlties. They also insist that all communications must be cither unsealed or written on postcards- One family complained that it sent letters to a son almost dully, but after a month of war he had not received a single word from home. Investigation showed that each ono of thc letters written by the boy's mother contained such words as "desolation" and "doa- pulr," She was told that her son was Hoeing enough desolation at thc front nnd did not need to hoar about thc despair at home. The style of the letters changed, and now they are arriving promptly. Cold weather and the shipment of warm clothing and other comfortH to the soldiers tended to delay tbe delivery of letters. Tbe automobile club volunteered its services und hundreds of automobiles carried packages to the trenches, until the Germans became aware of the arrangement. They captured 10 motor ears filled with packages of heavy underwear, Jerseys, sweaters, tobacco, cigarettes, cigars, pipes and cigarette lighters. Some fond mothers sent preserves, ' cokes, cold chicken nnd pnte-de-fols-gras. One package that met with an accident onroute was found to contain oven a bottle ot -MtflUWr ,:.-' .:;.•• '..- ' by for reading matter, tho W. C. T. U. for candies, and P. Burns & Co., J. A, Irving & Co., R, B. Hay, Wood-Vallance Hardware company, G. B. Matthew, Thurman Bros., Tromont hotel, Klondyko hotel, Kootenay hotel and the Grand hotel for fruit, cigars and other gifts. A large number of the junior mem- Tiers o£ the Y.M.C.A attended the Christmas entertainment in the association building yesterday morning. Jnstead of a Christmas tree a fishpond was arranged. Each member was provided with a rod and line and fished his present from the various piles of games, toys provided hy the boys themselves. Preceding the fishpond a program waa given by h. O. Campbell, E. H. Evans, N. H. Johnson and D. *B. Pawley. The entertainment was concluded with games of various kinds. A Christmas treo was held in the Salvation Army citadel last evening for the 'Sunday school children and was a pleasing affair. The hall was splendidly decorated for the occasion and Santa Claus was there to dlstrlb ute the presents. During the evening the children of the Sunday school under the' leadership of Airs. Buchan, superintendent, and Mrs. Forsberg presented a program of songs, recitations and drills. The smaller children gave several action songs which were greatly enjoyed. Over IBO guests were in attendance at the dinner and informal dance which waa given in the "Hull of the Doges" at tho Strathcona hotel, The hostelry had been tastefully decorated in evergreens, bunting and patriotic colors for the occasion. For non-danc. tnfj guests card tables were prepnred and many enjoyed this form of pas time during the evening. For tho dancing a four piece orchestra furnished the music and many appropriate airs were rendered during the evening. The other hotels of thc olty were also tastefully decorated for the day and tho theatres wero well patronized, both tho Gem and Starland having good bouses. RUSSIANS REPULSE VIC|USASSAULTS (Continued from raso One.) ALLIES MAKE NOTABLE PROGRESS (Continued from Page One.) where conserved the ground already gained. "To the south af the Oise our artillery has demolished the defense works of the enemy in the region of Ballley and on the plateau of Gouv- ran. "On the Aisne and in Champagne there have been artillery battles and several of the German attacks have been repulsed. "To the north of Splgneut, near Berry au Bac notably, a slight advance of our troops has been followed by a strong counter-attack which has completely failed. Master of German Defenses. "In the region of Perthes and Mes- nil les Hurhis our progress of previous days has been followed up and strengthened. To the north of Mes- nd we took possession of a forest strongly prepared by the enemy and to the east of trenches captured by us on Dec. 23, To the northwest and to the east of Perthes we have driven tho onemy from the -fragments of trenches which ho "was occupying and we are now masters of all his first line of defense. "In tho Argonne, In the forest of La Grurie, at Bagatelle, Fontaine Ma- dale and St. Hubert we have repulsed five attacks and strengthened our front Between the Argonne and the Mcuso in spite of the snow and the fog we liave made progress on tht Boureullle-Ca-quols front, "In the region of Oulsy nnd the for- est of Forges our heavy artillery by subduing the batteries and machine guus of the enemy have enabled our infantry to make a leap In advance. "On the right hank of the Meusa the Germans have bombarded the south corner of the forest of Consen- voye, where we are established. At- Allly and in the* forest of Apremont our artillery has forced the enemy to evacuate several trenches. "In tho lower VoBges we have advanced to within 1,500 metres of Circy on the Vesouze river," (By Daily News Leased Wire.) AMSTERDAM, Dec. 25.—An official communication issued by the German army headquarters under date of Dec. 5 says: "In Flanders yesterday things were generally quiet To the east of St. Hubert a further portion of thc British entrenchements wero taken. "Near Chivy our troops surprised a hostile company which had taken up a position In front of ours and cap- turod 172 Frenchmen. In attempting to recapture this position the enemy suffered severe losses. French attacks nour Souain and Perthes as well as minor attacks to tbc northwest of Verdun nnd west of Apremont were repulsed." TWO HUNDRED VESSELS USE CANAL IN THREE MONTHS During tho first months of its commercial operation, from August 16, 1914, to Nov. 18, 1914, the cargo transported through the Panama canal nmounted to 1,079,521 tons in 212 ves sels, so the department of trade and commerce has been informed. Thc total charge of $1.20 per net ton has been found in this period to bc equivalent to a charge of approximately 75 cents per ton of cargo. Prior to the opening of the canal it coat -13.06 to carry freight across the Isthmus. Over 95 per cent, of the traffic may be -grouped under four heads—namely, United States const- wise trade, traffic between tho Pacific const and the United States and Europe, the trado of the west coast of South America with the Atlantic seaboard of the United States, and the trndo of the United States with the Far East. CooBtwise traffic employed 95 vessols, transporting 506,367 tons of cargo, amounting to 46.9 par cent, of the total cargo carried. t> Nlda, where .thoy aro strpngly en- trenched, * The combatants hero aro old enemies, , Three months ago the name Austrian troops opposed the first Russian'advance on* Cracow.' To the north the Russlaris-aro holding their own nnd aro Inflicting sevoro punishment on tho Germans, 'a series of energetic attacks on Bollmow, just south of So'c- paczow r(3p miles from Warsaw) are reported to' have boon repulsed on the night of Dec. 23. -Oerman Attacks Repulsed. The following bulletin was issued from general head,[u;uters tonight: "Tfiera has been no change 0n the loft bank of the Vistula or in Gallcia. Tho Germans delivered attacks on the day an<4 night of Doc. 24 principally in the districts of Soelu-zow and Bollnow but all were repulsed with great loss to the enemy. "Fighting continues on tho banks of the Piiica. "During tho development of our offensive among tho mountain spurs . the Carpathians two ofl our Infantry roginieiits gave evidence of great gallantry. Uindor 'a murderous fire and wadingWaist deep in thc icy water of the river, theso regiments dislodged by bayonet chargcB the Austrians from their line,., taking prisoners four officers and 150 soldiers." Teutons Hurled Back. PARIS, Dec. 25.—The war office an- nounced today: "In Russia on-the left bank of-the Vistula, the Germans havo been hurled back from one of tbe positions which they occupied on the right bank of the lowcr Bzura and they have been reinforced at another point. They are continuing their attacks on Sochncsew and are trying to debouch from Bc| lomow. "To the east of Skiornlewice their night attacks woro repulsed with very heavy losses to them. They have launched several fruitless attacks to the west of tho river Ra-w-ka and are vigorously resisting tho Russian of. fensive on tho north bank of the Piiica. "In East Prussia and near Przemysl iund on tho front In the Carpathians n'o essential changes have been noted, ZAPATA AND VILLA CONTROL CABINET (Continued from Page One.) secretary. The other members aro followers of Villa. The Guiterres government, messages today said, Is doing away with thc military tribunals and Is administer* ing Justice through civic tribunals. Mexicans Fight—Censor Strict (By Dally News Leased Wire.) VERA CRUZ, Dec. 25.—Fighting has occurred between the adherentB of Gen. Carranza and those of Gen. Villa in thc outskirts;of Vera Cruz. The Villa forces, in unknown numbers, are advancing, while the Carranza forces havo been obliged to fall back. A strict censorship has been enforced. ITALIAN SAILORS LAND AT AVLONA (Continued from Page One.) c-rnment broke into the European war. Essad Pasha's palace at Tirana has beon pillaged and burned. Mnssacres ar« reported.. Region Pf»y to Civil War. (By Dally Nows Leased Wire.) ROME, Dec. 25.--A company of Italian sailors today occupied Avlona, a teaport of Albania on the Adriatic Boa. Recent despatches from Athens by way of Paris said that anarchy reigned at Avlona and tho region along the Albanian seaport was a prey to civil war. Partisans of Kemal Bey last month forced tho government to haul down the Turkish flag and hoist the Albanian colors. Essad Pasha, commander of the Turkish forces in Albania, thon sent 500 soldiers to Avlona and they disarmed the inhabitant* and restored tho Turkish flag. Italian naval forces occupied Avlono on Oct. 26 but the expoJitkt* was in the naturo of a relied and sanitary organisation which purposed to uld the largo population which had ti«.en ref ugo In the city to escape 'J10 porsecu ■ tlons ef the insurgents. Everything was dono by th0 ■ Italian government to remove from the expedition anything savoring of political or territorial occupation. - Pains we,(> taker, to show that the steps taken by Itnl; wero merely for the "Purpose of seelii't that thc decision on tho L*ndon con ference creating an auton;mous Al* bunla was carried out. ■ - KHAKI AND BLUE RULE IN BRITAIN (Continued from Page one.) their portraits to every soldier' and sailor. Says Christ Disapprove* of Americans. Attendance at the churches w"s large. Donn Ingo at St. Paul's spoke of tho Anglo-American pence centenary. Referring to the Canadian-American boundnry he Bald: "For a hundred years America and Canada havo been at peace. A truo peace, not snarling at each other like two Ill-bred dogs. That is something. Thank God for a Christmas day. Then aro millions In Europe who look to America as a hind of hope nnd 1 think they aro Justified in doing so. Ono cannot spend a week In America without feeling that hope-and freedom give buoyancy to life there such as wc rarely see at home." The dean, thought his American cousins failed to achieve a type of Christianity that Christ would approve, "Competitive Industrialism," he snld, "has not fulWlled this promise. Thu plea that -business Is business may cover almost as much brutality and Injustice ns may the maxim that 'all I*} fnlp in war.'" JAPANESE'DIET REFUSES ARMY VOTE ^DISSOLVED (By Dally News* Leased Wire.) TOKIO, Dec, 25.—Owing to the rejection of the measure tor, an Increase in the army, the emperor, today dissolved the'imperial diet, thus upholding the program of the-ministry for military development. When the decision was announced there was a great commotion in the 'house and cheers from the government side. The premier, Count Okuma, scored the opposition for "impeding the national welfare." Falling to find a flaw In the policy of Foreign Minister Knto regarding China, they centered their attack on the army, he said. He denied that the proposals meant the expansion of the. army. The army measure was rejected by a majority of 65 but the house approved the naval increase by a majority of seven. A rescript suspends the house of peers pending the election, which probably will be held In March,; The diet was convened on Dec. 5. Baron Kato, minister of foreign affairs, in an address at that time appealed to the diet to lay aside political strike tn view of the unsettled International situation. It was the emperor's wish, he said, that the session should not the marked by political wrangling. .-There were indications, however, that the opposition could not he placated -so long -as the government insisted upon Its program and it was evident that the struggle would centre around the question of Increasing the army. The proposal to add two or more (divisions to the army In Korea caused the collapse of the last SaiongI ministry and it was felt that on this occasion the army question waa likely to lead to either the collapse of the cabinet or the dissolution of the diet. Blamn Party Strife. (By Dally News Leased Wire.) TOKIO, Dec. 26, 11:30 a.m.—A ministerial declaration expresses tho conviction that tho dissolution of tho diet waa tn accordance -with the will of the people. It declares that the end of the war is still distant and that meanwhile national harmony, necessary at this grave moment, has become Imperiled by selfish party strife, Tlie cabinet's program, it declares, ombodles the views of the national defense council regarding the necessities' of defense. The Japanese pn#s generally approves the action of tho emperor in dissolving the diet, \ Budget W*e Large. (By Daiiy News Leased Wire.) TOKIO, Dec. 25.—The Imperial diet was dissolved today. The bouse rejected the army expansion proposed hy the government. This led to the dissolution of the house. The closing of toe house was dramatic in the extreme. The debate extended all through the -day and on Into the night The house was unable to compose its differences find there was no sign that the debate was approaching Its end when shortly before 10 o'clock lt was announced lhat Emperor Yoshito had exorcised his prerogative dissolving the diet -Considerable opposition developed In the house to the budget for 1915 which showed an estimated expenditure of $28-8,000,-000 with a decrease of revenue of *|40^00,000. Recent despatches from Tokio have stated -that there was good reason to believe that unless the house adopted the budget It would be dissolved by the emperor. The merchants' association and Buel Nakano, president of the Tokio chamber of commerce, took steps a few days ago to urge the diet and cabinet to reach a -compromise in the, hope of preventing dissolution of the house or collapse of the ministry.! They urged tbat a crisis in time of! war would create an unfavorable im-! presslon abroad. The opposition leaders declared that proposals {or Increases in the army would he rejected. OFFICERS RETURN HAVE N0C0MPLAINT Pay In Kitchener's Army Considered Too Low Because of Dependents Left In Csnada. (By Dally News Leased* Wire.) WINNIPEG, Dec. 25.-4Ceen disappointment ie voiced by the officers of the -(first Canadian contingent who were forced to return to Canada owing to the fact that there was no place for them on the contingent Fifty-seven reached Halifax on the Grampian four days ago. They, however, appear to have no kick since they went over on the chance of being given commands. Of these officers Lieut. K. C. Daniels, who was attached to the loth battalion, is now here. He leaves shortly for his home In Calgary, where he will spend a few days and then will make further endeavors to get to the front with the next contingent Speaking of general conditions Lieut Daniels, who acted as paymaster for the battalion for some time, says that the Canadians are well looked after and are being just ns well drilled. They are a different looking lot of men to what they were when they first went over. They are fit and strong; and have the appearance of seasoned soldiers. Muscles have hardened, lungs are stronger, marches are longer and the men and officers are fast becoming' well fit for the work they have to do soon. The general Idea among the Canadians Is that they will get over to the theatre of war in March or late In February, The move of tho Princess Patricias, however, has given many reason to believe that the "trek" to the continent -will be made sooner, In connection with the return of the 57 officers in this batch Lieut Daniels stated that tbe sole reason of their return was that there was no place for them. They had all been offered -commissions in Kitchener's army but the pay being so much below that given the Canadian officers they all came to the conclusion that, in view of many of them -being married, with their wives left behind, they would take their chances with another contingent from Canada and after a lengthy meeting decided to return and so mado application to he sent back, It is estimated that it has cost (100,000 to take these -57 officers 10 and from England, expenses incurred, Including their fares, uniforms, allowance and keep. Quite a number of French officers were among those who landed here. MEN STRUCK DUMB BY ARTILLERY FIRE Peculiar cases Treated in Hospitals at Front—One Man Cannot Set. The extraordinary', effects of shell fire upon thoso who ar0 forced to un-, dergo it aro being discussed at length In tho British medical journals. An English surgeon now attached to a Paris hospital reports the cases of four men who show absolutely no trace of bodily wounds, but aro now under his care. Two of them wero struck deaf and dumb _y shell explosions; neither o£ them had anything wrong wltb tholr organs ofl speech or hearing but Ig suffering simply from shock. A third cannot see, caused liy a nervous shock. Thero is nothing tho matter with his eyes nnd complete recovery Is promised after a period of absolute quiet and-rest. The fourth man's experience left\ils mind a blank. Field surgeons contribute accounts of the manner In whloh death comes from shell flro, in some cases men* are Hound stiff ln death in life-like attitudes so that the stiffness characteristic of death must have come on at tho very moment of death whereas under ordinary circumstances a man dies first and slowly stiffens afterwards, Some of the. field surgeons have attributed this to the action ofi a poisonous gas given off by the new explosive ,ttur»etttlte.,*> One of the pathologists at Guys hospital, however, contradicts that;theory. ' t TAMERLANE WON PLACE BY SWORD A despatch from England reports that among tho bodies of Indian troops that have reached tlie -continent is a camel corps. Tlie camel has for centuries figured In tho warfare of the east but he seems a little out of place In modern Europe. History contains no more Interesting example of the uso of--camelH than that dovlBed by the conqueror Tamerlane. This warrior, born in tho summer of 1884, a son of a humble Asiatic chieftain, rose by sharpness of wit and- strength of arm to be master of 27 klndoms, extending from what is now the region of Moscow clear through to India. Ta- marlane was a terrible figure and a mighty warrior. In those days men fought with brute force rather than with engines of war. The sword was the chief weapon of offense. Became Potentate. After a mighty struggle Tatnarlane made himself potentate over the Immediate nations of Asia and gave to the city of Snmarcand a brilliant place in history. One by one the Asiatic sultans came under his sway. India wns a rich prize and against It Tamarlnno determined to move. This was In 1898. With his hosts ho crossed the IndUB, mttrched to Delhi nnd stood In arms before the gates, says a writer in Strand. The Indian sultan, at the head of 50,040 soldiers, and a herd of elephants, whose tusks bore poisoned swords rushed upon the Invaders, Tamarlnno was soro pressed and* the battle might have gone against him had lie not fallen back on his camels. Hastily gathering a troop of the beasts ho had them loaded with hay. Then setting tho hay on firo Tamerlane's soldiers stampeded the camels toward the ranks of tho Indians, The elephants nt sight of tho blazing hay, wheeled round nnd fled in terror, scattering tho Indian sultan's army and insuring the success of Tomarlane. BRITAIN WILL RELEASE ITALIAN COPPER PRICES (By Dally News Leased Wire.) ROME, Dec.. .23.—Delayed—Great Britain and Franco have given assurances to the Italian government that cargoes of copper on board Italian steamers whieh havo been held as contraband of war will be released. In return Italy has pledged herself to prevent the re-exportation of copper. AU available supplies of the metal are needed In this country for homo manufacturers. If at first you don't succeed, And in the hole you're stuck, Let Hustle bo your dally creed, Don't blame it on your luck. . Cold Medalist for Elocution, ot the London Academy of Music; late member of Mr. Charles Fry's Shakespearean Company, will give a -RECITAL OF DICKENS' Christmas Carol on Monday eveninp, Decemaer 28th, at 8:M p.m., in the hall ot the Y.M.C.A., under the auspices of the Indies' Auxiliary. Miss Jarvls will be ably assisted iby MISS HELEN COREY who will render appropriate musical Interludes during the recital. Admission 26 cents. Tickets on sale by members of the Auxiliary, the City Drug Store or at the V.M. O.A; oltlce. Wishing You Tile Season's Compliments Cornwell's enteral*. ASK YOUR GHOCER TO SHOW tOU A COPY Of IHt $10,000.00 RDBIN HOOD COOK BOOK THIS RUOK CAN HE SECURED WITH CUUPUNS roUMOINEVERY HAGW ROBIN HODD FLOUR RDBIN HDDD ROLLED DATS if. ir. Dawson, nOBiuent Agent, Hume Hotel. Johnston's [Limited, Wholesale Dlstrbtrs., Nelson OPERA MOUSE Tuesday, Dec.29 8 O'CLOCK. For the Daughters ot the Empire Fund, to supply the Canadian Contingent In England with -winter comforts. The Fairy and Clown Scones trom Midsummer's Night Dream With Ballets and Solo Dances, liy the Westward Ho! Pupils. Groups of Skipping Dances International Dances Classical Dances The Newost Ballroom Dances . by the children ot Miss Attree's Dancing Glass. Tickets 75c, 60c and 25c. On sale at City Drug Co. Kidline Dolls Heal hair, 22-Inch sleeping Kidline .Beauty Dolls. While they last **-50 24-Inch Mortise Joined Doll Beds $*.25 R. L Hickingbottom 413 Ward St. Nelson, B. c. Ganong's G. B. Chocolates In Fancy Boxes. Our new brand— Delecto Is tho very beBt. Knowler & Nacaulay, Ltd. Distributing Agents. "Hazelwood" ICE CREAM Agency Our stock of Fine Candles iti nice boxes Is not yet -exhausted, and we have a good variety of Freeh Fruit I Mary Scanlan John Burns & Sons *'S HB" IMH AND DOOR FACTORY. NELSON PLANINO MILLS, VIRNON STREET, NBL80N, BO. ■very Oeterlpllon ef Building Material Kspt in Stock. Eitlmatm OIv-m M Stone, Brick, Concrete nnd Frame Buildings. MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. •OK M* _■; . ._ . ._ I '.....„ MON! **"* SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1914 /ago PAGE FIVE Highest Quality Lowest Prices Navel-Oranges Per Dozen 20o Larger Size 30c to 50c Florida Qrape Fruit, each lOo Lemons, per dozen 30o Table Apples, 6 lbs 25c Cranberries, per Ib 15o Celery, Lettupe JAP GRANGES Large Box 75c Nuts, Figs and Dates Fard Dates, 2 lbs 35c Smyrna Figs, per Ib 25c Almonds Walnuts Brazil Nuts. Filberts...... Chestnuts lb. 25c HEINZ MINCE MEAT Por Ib 25c Etc., Etc. The Star Grocery Phone 10 Store of Quality NELSON NEWS OF THE DAY Tho stafr nnd gliosis at tlie Hume hotel Inst evening enjoyed nn Informal dance and social evening in tlie dining ronm of tlio hostelry. There was n good attendance and dancing wuh continued until the morning hours, All mntor licenses for British Columbia-must he renewed hy tlie end of the yoar If the owners of motor propelled vehicles are to enjoy a Now Year's spin, announces Chief provincial Constable John T. Black. The ; number plates for' 1*31-5 ure on hand nt the police offleo and applications must be mado nt once. Today has heen declared a provincial holiday throughout British Columbia nnd Dominion and provincial government offices wlll he closed. The banks will also bo closed but the postofflce and the stores of the city will be open as usual. Skates sharpened, 25 cents. Taylor, the tinker, Baker St. •212-6 Clan Johnstone No. 212 will hold their annual Hogmanny dnnco In Eagle hnll, Dec, 31 at 9 p.m. Refreshments served. 217-4 At A. S. Horswlli & Co. best Jap Oranges large box 6-Oe; now nuts all kinds, 20c per lb.! finest now chocolates per lb. 3ric. Rveryth'ng guaranteed first class. A. S. Han-swill & Co., phone 121. 211-it Tho proceeds of the .intertainmont which la being given In the opera house on Tuesday evening next by tha pupils of tho Westward Ho BChflOl and or Miss Gladys Attree's dancing class will bo donated for the purpose of purchasing warm underclothing and socks for the members of the Kootenay-Boundary detachment of the first Canadian overseas expeditionary force. The chnnge In the cause fbr which the entertainment is being given !•? made in line with a general policy of Nelson chapter, Imperial Daughters of tho Empire, which has decided to make a donation and give a series of enter- talnmonts and functions for the purpose" of raising funds to purchase w irm clothing for tho men on Salisbury pin ine. GOOD FELLOWS HAVE BALANCE IN HAND Nearly Hundred and Fifty Children Madc Happy Through Efforts of Club . "Thanks to liberal discounts on purchases and many contributions of gifts we havo a balance on hand of $55 after catering to tho joy of In tho neighborhood of 132 children," stated a member of the Goodfellows club yesterday. The balance In hand Is to he retained by the club until such time as il is certain' that every child in the city and Its environs has been visited by Santn Clans. There is a chance, It lc stated, that lu the hurry prior to Christmas day some few may have been missed and If this Is found to bo the ease thoy will receive their share. If it is found that all of the children hnve received their share of good things the money will be turned over lo a relief organization or similar society by whom it is thought thnt the most good can be done. All dny Thursday members of the clul), with the assistance of tho members of the Local Relief society wero busy at the headquarters of the society on Vernon street distributing the toys and useful gifts for thc children. Included nmong the donations wore many useful gifts, such as mittens and boots, etc., as well as toys. The distribution for the Good Fellows club wns looked after for the most part by Mrs. Hugh Ross, Mrs. N. M. Cummins, as well as other women of the Local Holier society and E, .1 Pa tab, Additional donations received on Saturday wore from Mrs. II. B; Wai kern, SS; a friend, r>0c. ROBBED BY HOLD-UPS OF FORTY-TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS KANSAS CITY", Dec. 25.—F. H Hobai't, a mining man of Denver, was held up lnst night and robbed of stocks anil bonds valued at $40,000 and $2,000 In cash. Hobart was met two block! from the union station, whore he had just arrived from Denver, by two men who forced him into an alloy at tht point of a revolver. au-aBRiiBanaiBEiRBaaBsasBaBC-Esasffuv-A^c:^ Pain Flies from Hamlin's » n ii ■ A friend to t'ie household and a foe to pain for over 0'J years. For rheumatism, sprains, burns; ' neuralgia, cramps, stomach end w bowel troubles, there is nothing iTkoHnmlln'fWlurdOll-tbe hicheit qudltyjUni-mui-itand the*mwl ctx,riy of ill lo make. At «irurtti*t-s-l«it Bel Hamlin »■ Wizard Oil. Ftimotu dream book five if vou write HAULMS WIZARD OIL CO. - TORONTO ■■BWiP«nn»Hwii^B*flRBBaB«aBiiaHaQiiiiMi*an Kootenay and Boundary CANADIAN PACIFIC CANADIAN PACIFIC Winter Excursion Rates FROM ALL KOOTENAY POINTS TO ALL STATIONS IN Ontario, Qui bee, Maritime Provinces and Great Biitain FIRST CLASS, ROUND TRIP, 90-DAY LIMIT TICKET8 TO GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED TO FIVE MONTHS TICKET8, BERTH RESERVATIONS, DETAILS From any Canadian Pacific Agent or writs J, 8. CARTER, District Passsngsr Agent, NELSON, B.C, MUST GUARANTEE TO STAY IN CITY Applicants for Licenses in Rossland Called on to Give Bond Remain in Business for Year. CSpeclal to The Dally News.) ROSSLAND, B.C., Dec. 25.—A. meeting- of thc Rossland city council was held iu thc council chambers on Wednesday, ThosL. present, were Mayor Wlllson In tho chair, and Aldermen Armstrong, Stephens, Cranston, Dunn, Pitt and Robertson. Otimmuhf cat Ions wore received: From H. C, A. Cornish, requesting thc council to install a light at the corner of Washington street and Victoria avenue. Referred to the chairman of! tho firo, water and light committee. From the auditor of the Grent Northern railway in tlio form of n bill '.o the carnival association for taxes fer thp current year on tho land used by the association -as an ilthlotlc park. The amount, $IK.!)0. was by motion donated to tho association, A bylaw to amend tho Traders License bylaw was read tho first, second and third thije und adopted. Thc bylaw provides that before a license Is granted to, any person to start, up business la tho olty thoy must first put up a bond with tho city that.he will stay ja business for olio year. The Itossland school .bylaw was real In committee of the whole and adopted anil will bo submitted to tho electors at the municipal to bo hold on Jan. M. Resolutions ware passed naming the places at which polls wlll be opened and appointing the. returning and the deputy returning officers. Thu question of having the. financial statement for thu year printed was discussed to some extent and was referred to the finance committee. .Mayor Wlllson submitted a plan of proposed .alter itlo.ns to the . fire hall and city offices, making changes whereby all lhe eivlc departments will lie- In the same building, instead of having Hi,, police department ill a separate building us at present. The piaUE woro approved by th© council and a resolution was passed authorizing the work to ho proceed With as soon as possible, The following -bills! wore ordered paid: T. ll. Armstrong, fino.10; II. w. Atkinson, $10.HO; W. II. Fabling. 80o; goVerttraent agent. Nelson, (41; Hank of British North America, $187.-841 British Columbia Telephone company, $2MB; city ■ treasurer, petty cash, $-28.7,6; civic salary list December, JlOtili; school .salary list. ?!L'77.$0; Alex. Cameron, f"2. School hoard accounts—Hunter Bros. $4p,25i M. A. Henderson, $i,7.ia); Wood \*nl|aiico eomiianjv .$35: McGllllvr.iy Coal-company* ■•f.iiS'i.u;; Co-operative, association'. $8) Russia ml Water " & Light company, $3.ti0: E. K. Straehan, $"&; water w-orlct* department, $200; Lyman, Limited, $16; secretary's Balmy, $UC'j GaadeVo Bros., $108.75; Hunter Bros.. $123.10; West Disinfecting company, $126. Board or works payroll, Dec. 12, $70.80; Deo, 19, $68.25. * TAGHUM CHILDREN GIVE ENJOYABLE ENTERTAINMENT (Special to The Daily News.) TAGHlTM, B. C., Dec. 25.—A most enjoyable Christmas entertainment was held in the school house at Tag* hum on TueSti-ay. The room was taste fully decorated and well filled by an appreciative audience of relations aud friends. The program was opened by a short act ln costume entitled "Who Killed Cock Robin?*' by the junior pupils. Among other items were a recitation, "Castles in the Air," by Frank Phillips and Florence Powell; one by Lester Dickson and Mary Phillips called "Little Miss Tod dleklus," and two-short acts In costume, "Mother Hufrluird'B Tea Party" and "The Toy Shop," by all the pupils. Tho program was concluded by a pretty flag drill, after which refreshments provided by the inhabitants of Taghum were served. The rest of the evening was spent in games, interspersed with dancing. The teacher, Miss S. G. Timaeus, was congratulated by those, present on the excellence of the program, SLOCAN NOTES (Special to Tlio Dally News.) SLOCAN* CITY, R. C, Dec. 26.— Kurtz Zimmerman is spending the Christmas holidays with his sister. Mrs. Hauck,' of New Denver. William Hicks came home from Sandon Tor Ohristtnna. Mi*, and Mrs. and the Misses Hlisa Florence atjd Atlolph Heck are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cloiigh for the holidays. Patrick Maguire is down from the Enterprise mine for* Christmas. The Christmas entertainment on Christmas eve ln I.O.O.F. hnll was a success, each number of the program ■being well rendered. The ball was filled to overflowing. D, S. Mac van- uel acted as chairman. /K l_ L/V IN l___I__U_Z__.<fi SAFETY COURTESY PIO^E'EffhUN* SERVICE WINTER SAILINGS St. John to Livorpool 8,8. PRETORIAN Jan. 1 S.S. HESPERIAN Jan. 8 8.8. SCANDINAVIAN ....Jan. 22 S.S. PRETORIAN Feb. 5 St. John to London 8.8. SICILIAN December 31 Reduced Rail Rates—in effect to December 31. Excellent accommodation available ln all claasos. For full Information apply to any Hallway or Steamship Agent. W. R. ALLAN, General Northwestern Agent WINNIPEG, MANITOBA. CINDERELLA PLAY PLEASES CRAWFORD BAY PEOPLE (Special to The Dnily News.) CRAWFORD -BAY, I). -C., Dec. 25.-- On Monday the school children, assisted by Miss S. B. Watts and Mrs. Richardson, gave their Christmas entertainment consisting of a musical play entitled "Cinderella.'- AU the children acted their parts exceedingly well. Especial praise must be given to Dorothy Dee, who took the part of Cinderella. The prince's pnrt was taken excellently by Ernest Miller, the "two proud sisters" were M. Simpson and M. Wadds; "Herald" was Charlie Miller; "Countess," Fred Simpson and John Williams; "Fairy Godmother," Dorothy Woolgar; her attendant fairies being >L. Peters, El ma Palmer, Elsie Dee, L. Woolgae, E. Mawdsley and }_ Moar. On Wednesday the Women's Institute gave an entertainment, commencing with ia tea, to 53 children and mothers. Santa Claus appeared, car. Tying* two large sacks of presents fo* the children. Little Dick I.ocke, now In England, sent a small toy to each child, which was greatly appreciated Mrs. Dee made and presented to eacl* child a Christmas stocking .filled with candy, toys, etc. A novelty in th-' shape of an enormous cracker sua peuded Trom the celling was lowered down after tea and pulled by a host ol' children, scattering sweets galore. Tho evening ended with a social. P. W. Simpson has sent'in his resignation as school teacher. GERRARD SCHOOL CLOSING PROVES ENJOYABLE AFFAIR {Special to Tho Daily News.) GIORRAiRD, B.C., Dec. 25.—Tho public hall at Garrard was taxed t0 Us limit on Wednesday last, when! the .school children under the supervision of Miss McPherson gave _ splendid collection of appropriate songs and dialogues. Tho chair was filled by Co.leman O'SHaw who eulogized the progress of the school during the past year. At the close of the concert about 30 couples danced to the strains of excellent music. A turkey dinner was served. Miss O. Olson who has been attending the high school at Nelson came In on the "flyer" Tuesday to spend Christmas with her parentB. Stanley Ryder of Chllliwaek fs spending Christmas here the guest oi Mr, and Mrs. H. W. Crawford. Miss [Clementine Valdch has returned after an extended visit to Nelson t0 spend Christmas with her parental, The Gerrnl'd bachelors are arranging a masquerade ball fpr Dec; 81, How To Make the v QuickesLSimplestCough | Much Better than the Itradr- Made Kind and You SawS Folly Guaranteed A MINER'S COUGH is the entering wedge (or bronchitis, pleurisy, pneumonia or consumption. But it is a mistake to take alcoholic mixtures or drugged pills—they leave the system weaker than before. SCOTT'S EMULSION Is taken by thousands of miners because it relievesthe cold and builds up strength by helping the blood. Don't RUk Sufa->titut«. Depend on Scott's Emulsion. This home-made cough syrup is now used in more homes than any other cough remedy. Its promptness, ease and certainty in conquering distrcHHing coughs, cheat and throat colds is really remarkable. Yon can actually feel it take hold. A day's use will usually overcome the ordinary cough—relieves even whooping cough quickly. Splendid, too, for bronchitis, spasmodic croup, bronchial asthma and winter coughs. Get from any druggist 2\_ ounces of Pinex {50 cents worth), pour it into a Id-ounce bottle and Ull tin- bottle with plain granulated sugar syrup. This gives you, at a cost of only 54 cents, lfi ounces of better cough syrup than you could buy for $2,50. Takes but a few minutes to prepare. Full directions with Pinex. Tastes good and never spoils. You will be pleasantly surprised to note how quickly it loosens dry, hoarse or tight coughs, and heals the inflamed membranes in a painful cough. It also stops the formation of phlegm in the throat and bronchial tubes, thus ending the persistent loose cough. Pinex is a most valuable concentrated compound of genuine Norway pine extract, rich in guaiucol, which is so healing to the membranes. To avoid disappointment, be sure and ask your druggist for "2'/*a ounces Pinex," and don't accept anything else. A guarantee of absolute satisfaction, or money promptly refunded, goes with this preparation. The Pinex Co., Toronto, Ont. ^i4444444444<z-i444S64y** *> ROS8LAND NEWS. (Special lo The Daily News.) ROSSLAND. B.C., Dec. 25.—MlBf Gertrude Hrown left Wednesday night for Nelson where she spent the evening with Mrs. T. H. Long. She left for Slocan to spend the Christmas witi friends. . ,..», I li. E, Wade of Tr:tii spent yeste'rdaj in town. • "The'.Prince or Peace. ]-Kavon*s BBS* Gift to a Warring World/; wlll be the subject of sermons both morning and evening on Sunday next In St. Andrew's Presbyterian church by the pus- tor, Rev w. Robertson, M.a. Both services will bo choral. In the morning the choir wiU render the anthem, "Alleluia," with treble chorus and luss and tenor duet, lit the evening the anthem "Extol Him" with soprano boIo by Mrs. Armstrong, will be given and the anthem "Who Is He That Cometh," with bass solo and quartet R. Dempstor returned Thursday eve liln'g to upend the Christmas holiday with his parents, ARROWHEAD CHILDREN VISITED BY SANTA (Special to The Dally News.) ARROWHEAD, ii, C, Dec. 25.—A Christmas tree, accompanied by the annual visit of Santa Claus, was held In Knights of Pythias hall yesterday. Tlie children, 46 In number, sat down to n table which reached the whole length of the hull and which war laden with sandwiches and cakes toe numerous to mention, all of which had been contributed by tbe women. Aftei supper Barnes of every description wore Indulged In. Croat credit ii- given to Mrs. Simpson, Mrs. Mind and Mrs. Smith and various others foi their untiring efforts to make th* evening u success. A dance took place afterward. Tho United Ladies auxiliary bold n bazaar here at which $75 was col* lee ted. Skating and curling are occupy Ing the attention of a large number of the pi pulntioti at present. DRINK CRAZED TRAPPER FLOURISHES REVOLVER Under the influence of liquor trapper who resides at Molly Gibson In tiding on the West Arm of Kootenay lako on Thursday evening flourished a revolver before G. Crelghton, postmaster at tluit point, and several oth ers and threw quite a scare into the gathering before he was relieved 'if tho weapon, according to Information laid wilh tho provincial police hy Mr. Crelghton. The trapper. It Is itatad, was relieved of the revolver hy Percy Young and Mr. Crelghton was soul to his home. Ho left with a threat lo bring a rifle, hut this weapon was also secured from his possession before he could obtain It, it is alleged. Tho provincial police nro investigating the case, RUSSIAN CHRISTMAS TWO WEEKS HENCE British and American-**, Hold Celebration in Petrograd But War Spectre Casts Shadow (By Dally News Leased Wire.) PETROGRAD, Dec. 25.—While all the western world Is celebrating Christmas tho Russian goes blandly about his business, still haying 13 days In which to do his Christmas shopping. This is duo to the Julian calendar, which sets buck Russian time nearly two weeks behind the rest of Christendom . Probably in no other of the warring nations has the war brought such a marked change in the observance of tbe holiday season. Religious ceremonies, always the distinctive feature of the Russian Christmas, alone will be unchanged, and doubtless will be observed with more than usual fervor. The Christmas feeling of former years, the animated cafe life, which customarily turned the holiday season into a carnival lasting well toward tho now year, will be lacking. This is Petrograd's first Christmas without vodka. Families broken up by the fortono nf war uro unable to reunite on the one occasion which usually brought homeward the absent members, Among tho few celebrations today wuh' a noonday dinner given to the Hussion wounded at the new American hospital by Mrs. George T. Mar ye, Jr., wife of the American ambassador. Most of'the Inmates aro only slightly wounded and consequently wore aide to gather at tho table. The only official observance of the day was a staff dinner by the British ambassador, Sir George Buchanan, There was a suggestion of Christmas In the air, whicli was keen and crisp. Dull grey clouds hung overhead and the air was filled with whirling snow but there was little evidence of the traditional Itussian winter in the unfrozen river Neva and the comparatively mild weather. Tbe rather feeble Christinas spirit which did prevail was overshadowed by tho spectre of wnr. In every large open space were gathered detachments of the now army. The recruits, clad in heavy fur caps and long sand color overcoats, practised war maneuvers. SENATOR KIRCHHOFFER WAS ORNAMENT TO PUBLIC LIFE fBv Dnily News Leased Wire.) OTTAWA, Dec. 25.—Sir Robert Borden, who was a colleague in parliament cf the late Senator Kirch hoffer for more than 18 years, has given to the press the following tribute: "The late Senator Kirchhoffer ba.i a long, honorable and distinguished career in public llfo and during the past IS years I hnve ibeen associated with him In parliament and knew him Intimately. He occupied a commanding position In the senate and as chairman of Important committees he gave most valuable service to the country. He had a wide knowledge of public affairs and, took a deep interest in all that concerned his country's welfare. In private life his bright and happy nature ar.>l unaffected, genial temperament made him tiie most delightful of companions. All his colleagues In parliament, without distinction of party, admired and re apected him and tholr sympathy will be extended to his widow and family." ONTARIO JEWELER FOUND DEAD ON RAILWAY TRACK (By Daily Nows Leased Wire.) ST. CATHARINES* Ont.. Dec. 26.— The body of Daniel Fcnwlck of St. Catharines, jeweler and watchmaker, was found this morning on the Hue or tbe Niagara, St. Catharines & Toronto railway between Thorold and Niagara Fails. He started for Niagara Falls last night to spend Christmas with his 'family but. beforo he reached his destination the electric power of his motor car fnlled. Fen- wick left the car to walk to the falls from a short distance east of Thorold. Death fs declared due lo natural causes. SAN FRANCISCO GIFTS TO BELGIUM ON THE WAY (By Dally Newa Leased Wire.) PANAMA, Dec 25.—The steamship Cumin", which sailed from San Francisco ou Dec. 5 with a cargo of food and clothing lor the relief of destitute peoplo 'in .Belgium, arrived at Balboa today. The Camlno wlll pass through tho canal tomorrow on her way lo Rolterdam. PETRIE RE-ELECTED MAYOR OF ST. CATHARINES (By Dallv Nows Leased Wire.) ST. CATHARINES, Ont., Dec, 25.— James T. Petrle Is re-elected mayor of St. Catharines for a -second term by acclamation. Samuel Piatt, wh.) was nominated to oppose Mayor Petrie, failed to file his qualification papers. Aldermen W. B. Burger In and A. E. Jenckes were also re-elected by acclamation with J. Westwood. a former alderman of Brantford. For New Year Gifts TODAY WE ARE OFFERING Embroidered Linens CONSISTING OF BUREAU SCARVES, TRAY CLOTHS, TABLE CLOTHS, CENTRES. ETC. ALL AT Half Price EMBROIDERED CANVAS CUSHION TOrS, SIDEROARD CLOTHS, TABLE CENTRES, ETC. ALL AT ONE-QUARTER OFF THESE PRICES FOR SATURDAY ONLY The Hudson's Bay Co. 20 Per Cent Discount In order to clean up the balance of our odds and ends in Brass and Bronze Wares wo are giving you tho above discount. These wlll make Al presents for New Year Gifts CALL EARLY WHILE YOU HAVE A CHANCE TO OET A HIGH CLASS ARTICLE FOR LITTLE MONEY Nelson Hardware Co. NELSON, B.C. LUXEMBURG MINISTER MAKES PEACE MOVEMENT (By Dnlly News Leased Wire.) PAIUS, Dec. 2.—M. Ey-schem. minister of state for Luxemburg, according ot the Berne correspondent of tbe Petit Parlsien, recently Invited tlie Swiss federal council to offer to mediate between Franco and Germany with the view of opening peace negotiations. Eyschem previously made a similar proposal to The Hague but liis overtures met no encouragement from the Dutch government. The principal argument of the Luxemburg minister of state was thnt neither side actually having any advantage It was a good lime to talk ol peace. Later on, he declared, when the fortune of war turned to tne aide or tho other it would he too late to suggest negotiations to the nation intoxicated by what must be considered ;■. certainty of early triumph, POPE DEVOTES DAY TO WORK FOR PRISONERS (By Daily News Leased Wire.) ROME, Dec. 26.—Pope Benedict devoted the greater part of Christinas day to developing his plan for the exchange of wounded prisoners. After religious service he spent some time with relatives. He ex- pi eBsed great satisfaction over the many messages he has received, especially from Americans, giving strong adherence to his efforts to lessen the cruelties of tho war and hasten peace. • THOUSANDS ARE FED BY CHARITABLE NEW YORKERS fBy Daily News Leased Wire.) NEW YORK, Dec. 25,—Charity good cheer walked abroad In New York today and made tho holiday in many ways one of the most memorable in the city's annals. Scores of thousands of needy persons were fed by charitable organizations, the Salvation anny and the Volunteer*-* of America alone, according to estimates of distributions, providing 75,000 dinners for the poor. The missions aud other Institutions gave Christmas meals to many oilier thousands. DENIES AUSTRIA HAS MADE PEACE OVERTURES (By Dally News Leased Wire.) WASHINGTON, Dec 26. — The ' Ausiro-Hungarian, ambassador, IX # Constantino Dumba, issued a statement tonight denying as absolutely unfounded published reports that Austria-Hungary is tired of tlie war or has made unofficial peace overtures to tho nljleu. The Russian ambassador, M. Bakh- motoff, tonight emphatically denied published reports that overtures for pence between Russia and Germany wero under way. Ho said '.he re]Hirt was absurd on Its face and without foundation In fact. The very lifo of those eastern hilltop gardens Is In the sealed Saluda package Nona but tho best and the youngest leaves are blended lo form tills wonderful tea. Gives Life io the Scrubbinq Brush * Old Dutch Cleanser <4 GOOD BEHAVIOUR NEEDED IF WISH TO REACH FRONT (By Dally Nows Leased Wire.) TORONTO, Doc. 25.—Christmas at exhibition camp was fittingly celebrated. Outside of church parades a full holiday was granted. The Y. M. C. A. gave a continuous entertainment which was well patronized. At dinner, which was served at noon, Gen. Lessard visited each room and delivered short addresses to the men. He urged them to behave like soldiers and maintain the good name already won by them. He pointed out that only by good behaviour both here and when thoy reach England, could thoy hope to lie sent to the front. KILLED AT HOTEL - (By Dally Nows Lensed Wire.) PBTERBORO, OnL, Dec. 26.—Following an altercation in a hotel last night William O'Brien, aged :!<.!. Is dead and the police are searching fot* Fred Grose, who they believe can explain the circumstances leading up to O'Brien's death. They were scuffling In a hallway of the hotel and the former received Injuries that 'brought about his death shortly afterward* O'Brien wns unmarried. \ PAGE SIX L)a*"^oGQ.d CfjiTBaflp Jetosf SATURDAY, DECEMBEfl 26, 1914 Jap Orangrs 75 Cents A Box California Oranges, dozen 35c, 40c, BOc Florida Grape Fruit, each 15c Lemons, doz 40c Cranberries, 3 lbs 50c Sweet Potatoes, 4 lbs 25c Special High Grade Candy, regular 40e, now 26c A. E. JOHNSTON losephlne Street Nelson, B.C. Phone 7. Unequalled for General Use. W. P. TIERNEY, General Sales Agent. Nelson. B.C. Cars shipped to all railway points. Your Health If your health is not good consult your physician and then bring your prescription to us and have It filled "by experienced graduates" as your physician has ordered. Pure Drugs and Accuracy our motto. Canada Drug and Book Co. F, J. Boles, Mgr. Mall Orders Filled Promptly. TRY OUR LENDING LIBRARY New Fruits ^Seeded Raisins, 2 for 25c Cleaned Currants, 2 for 25c Smyrna Figs, a Ib 25c Cluster Raisins, a lb 25c Shelled Almonds and Shelied Walnuts, a lb 60c Cocoanut, a lb t 35c C. A. Drake & Co. SEE OUR McClary Combination Range BURNS COAL, WOOD OR GAS The Ark New and Second Hand Furniture, Cheapest in the City, Phon* L395 606 Vernon St. j, W. Holmes. Mgr. Nelson, B.C, The next session of the public market will b«J held on Saturday next, Jan. 2. 20 per cent Discount OFF These useful articles: Brushes and Combs. Hammered Brass. Sweet Grass Baskets. Christmas Books. Mirrors. Tobacco Jars, etc. See our big stock of Military Brushes. 'Best value in town. Rutherford Drug Co. LIMITED NELSON, B. C. 503 Baker St. NELSON NEWS OF TBE DAY Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Bulger are spending the Christmas vacation -it Midway, Joseph Cavendish ot the Grand Forks independent rifle company is spending Christmas In the city. He will return to Grand F*>rl.:s_M(-Vay. John A. Smith or Kenora, Ont., Hon of Alex Smith of Nelson reached the elty last evening to spend Christmas and the New Year with his parents. At St. Saviour's church, Nelson, B.C. on Christmas dny, 1914, by Rev; Fred H. Graham, rector, Percy Leslie .loy was married to Miss -May Bl inn both Clease, both of Nelson. SPECIAiTIiAAtTnEE FOR CHILDREN A special matinee performance for tho children wlll be given at the Gem theatre this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. During the afternoon Miss Louise Byrd will sing special songs for the children. At the evening performance Miss Byrd will sing "Yip 1 Addy'l and other popular songs. Miss Gladys Attree will recommence her Children's Dane Ing Classes the third week in January Crown-up Classes and Private Lessons will continue In Nelson. The nexi Adult Class at Astleys Pavilion or Wednesday, Dec. 30, at 8 o'clock Prospectus on application. Addre^*-* Box 304. WISHING OUR FRIENDS AND PATRONS A Joyous Christmas JOY BROS. Grocers and Tea Merchants. THE NEAL INSTITUTE Cranbrook British Columbia People No Longer Accept Ang Excuse for excessive indulgence because modem science has given the world the Xeul Treatment for tho Liquor Habit. A Few Xmas Specials Jap Oranges, large boxes, box. .75c Table Raisins, per pkge 25c Table Figs, per lb 25c Christmas Stockings from 5c Fancy Boxes Chocolates from 25c JUST ARRIVED Sweet Potatoes, 4 lbs 25o Grape Fruit, 2 for 25c Naval Oranges— Per dozen 30c, 35c and 40c Evaporated Apricots, per lb 15a Christmas Candles, per box 15o WAGNER AND ONTARIO APPLES, No. 1, ?1.50; No. 2 $1.25 J A TDI/f MS1 0 F_*. THE GREAT SUPPLY HOUSE • A. lKVIINll OC I/O. Baker St. Phone 161 Merry Christmas To All lance Hardware Co. Ltd. NELSON. B.C. SANTA CLAUS VISITS CONDEMNED MAN Spends Happy Christ-ma**—Three Stockings rilled by Kris Krittgle -—Cell Decorated. To Gulsseppe Di Cesure, thc Italian murderer, who confined to the provin clal jail awaits the extreme penalty of .the law for the murder In Rossland during the past summer of Louis Bianci, Christmas day, under the circumstances, appeared to prove most enjoyable. On Thursday "Joe," as be is known to his friends and to the members of tho staff of the provincial jail, decor- ,ated his cell for the holiday and considering the dearth of decorations available did excellent, work that proved a huge surprise to those who saw it. He was the recipient* of many congratulatory remarks yesterday for 'the appearance of his cell. On Christmas eve Joe, expecting a visit from SanUi Claus, hung two stockings at the*-, door of his cell and in the morning he was filled with joy when he discovered that Santa had not forgotten him but had proved very generous. Iloth stockings were filled and -a IWrd wns also in place, filled to overflowing. He was also tlio recipient of many other gifts during the day from friends and members of tho jail staff. HMBird With all their Clients and Friends A Merry Christmas HAPPY, AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR. WISHING OUR PATRONS AND FRIENDS A Merry Xmas and A Happy New Year J.O.PATENAUDE Manufacturing Jeweler, Watchmaker and Optician. YOUNG BUSINESS MAN MARRIED Percy L. Joy of Joy Bros, and Miss May E. Clease Wed on Christ- mac Day. Percy L. Joy, a member of the firm of Joy Bros, and one of Nelson's well known young business men, was yesterday afternoon married at SL Saviour's church by Rev. Fred H. Graham to Miss May Eliza Clease of Nelson. Mr. Joy Is a brother of H. G. Joy. v, Nelson old-timer, and has himself been a resident of Nelson for the pus* six years. He is a member of tho Nelson Legion ol' Frontiersmen Civilian lti tie association. He Is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Joy of Margate, Kent, England. Mr. and Mrs. Joy will take up their residence in Nelson. All Kinds of Goods May Be Disposer -f Throurth .-. Want AH GEM THEATRE THE QUALITY PHOTOPLAY HOUSE THE SEASON'S GREETINGS TO ALL SPECIAL MATINEE AT 2:30 SPECIAL MATINEE AT 2:5 FOR THE CHILDREN Louise Byrd THE TALENTED NOVELTY SINGER IN SPECIAL SONGS FOR THE CHILDREN'S MATINEE COMMENCING AT 7:15 THIS EVENING, A HIGH CLASS GEM ENTERTAINMENT WITH SPECIAL MUSICAL NUMBERS BY THE GEM ORCHESTRA Under ihe Leadership of Professor Wells TONIGHT LOUISE BYRD WILL SING "YIP I ADDY" AND OTHER POPULAR SONGS Wishing You A Merry Xmas and thanking you for the kind patronage of this store and lots of more pleasurable dealings in the near future. Nelsons Leading Men's Wear Store J. A. GILKER GENTS AND BOYS OUTFITTER Notice Friday and Saturday having been proclaimed Provincial holidays, the office will not be open Friday, but will be open from 11 a.m. to t2 neon Saturday to reoeive Fuel orders for Saturday delivery. WISHING ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS CHARLES F. PHONE 135 McHARDY GREEN BLOCK There's Big Money in a Want Ad. Swift's Meat Scraps For Poultry Carload just arrived. Oyster Shell, Crushed .Bone, Pou! ■try Mustard, 'Laying Tonic, etc., al ways on hand. ;. The Brackman-Ker Mi'ling Company Ltd.,-f XMAS SHOPPING Or.ly three days aro now loft m which to do your Xmr-s shopping. Wo offer, a few s-'-Ksestions to help you. Umbrellas, from $6.00 Cameo Rings, from $5.00 Photo Frames, from $1.25 Gold Crosses, from '...$1.10 Gold and Gold Filled Necklets, trom $2.00 Mesh Bags, Gunmetal, from..$6.00 Gold ami Filled Cuff Links,' from $1.00 Sterling Silver Cuff Links, from 65c Tlo Pins, rrom 75c Lockets, Chains, Fobs, Gold and Silver Thimbles, Vanity Cases, etc., ut all prices to stilt all purBes. E. E. Robinson Before You Boy a Diamond come In and tulk to us. Tbe value of a diamond depends noi only on its carat weight, but on the! quality of the stone and the way it is cut. It is highly Important that you have expert adtvlce w-hen chooeing a stone,', and tbe name of a reputable house hack of this advice as a guarantee of Ita honesty Wo have been buying and selling diamonds in this community for years. We know values and we are here permanently to back up any sale we make. J. J. Walker Jeweler and Optician BAKER ST. NELSON, B.C. Expert Watch Repairing. 1 PRESCRIPTIONS Our excellent store service is particularly well carried out In our Prescription Department. Every prescription is filled by a qualified pharmacist and thc utmost care given to every detail. Purest Drugs and Chemicals—efficiency and accuracy always assured when we do your prescriptions. ASK YOUR DOCTOR—BRING YOUR PRESCRIPTIONS HERE City Drug & Stationery Co. Phone 34 NELSON'S BUSY STORE P. O. Box 1083 GRANITE ROAD HOUSE BURNS Home of D, Cameron Completely Destroyed by Fire—None of Contents Saved The residence of D. Cameron on the Granite road, 1% mile from tho city, *., early last evening, completely destroyed by fire. Mr. and Mrs. Comeron and tho children were ull in the city at the time and there was no one at home. Shortly before 7 o'clock some neighbors discovered the house, which wns a two-story frame building, in flames ond called some others, but the discovery was made too late for anything to be done as the flumes were already Issuing from nil the openings on both Btorcys. It waa impossible even to save any of the furniture or other contents and the efforts of those who hnd gathered were confined to keeping the fire from sprending from residence to the outbuildings. Chief Provincial Constable Black arrived on the scene soon after tho blaze but It wos impossible to trace the origin of the fire. SPECIAL SERVICES HERE TOMORROW Nelson Churches Will Celebrate Christmas—Others Will Have ' Musical Services Nelson churches will hold Christmas and song services tomorrow and special services will he held in thc Y. M. C. A. nnd by the Salvation army In honor of the occasion. The evening services ot Trinity Methodist and ot St. Paul's Presbyterian churches will take the form of song services witli musical numbers, while at the latter clnireb a special Christmas service will be held at which .Miss Byrd will sing. At the Y. M. C. A., In addition to a short address, special music will be provided and a Christ* nms song service held. The Christ* mos service of the Baptist church was held last Sunday ond the usual service will be held tomorrow. The program for the special musical service In tho Methodist church tomorrow evening is: From 7 to 7:81 o'clock, music by the church orchestra of U' pieces, conducted by Ross 1'leming; selections by the choir, organ voluntary,'pastoral symphony; chorus, "And the Glory of God"; chorus, "Lift up Your Heads O Ye Gates"; solo, "Come Unto Him," MIbb Lottie Ann- able; Holo, "The People that Walked In tbe Darkness," 13. E. Lupton; trom bone solo, organ accompaniment, "The Star of Bethlehem," Ross Fleming; closing voluntary, "The Hallelujah Chorus," ST, PAUL'S CHRISTMAS SERVICE TOMORROW Sunday services In St. Paul's church wili bo of a Christmas nature. A largo program haw been prepared by the That Soiled Dress can be restored to its original freshness at Bmall cost if sent to m-a- H. K. FOOT Dry Cleaning Specialist, Agents—M. Papnzlan, 316H Baker Street, Nelson. Robs Fleming, Fairview. ■hoir. In tho evoning Miss L. Byrd will sing, order of service: Opening voluntaries (a) "Sextette from Lucia," DoniKcttl; (b) "Overture to Laucrodl," Rossini. Carol, "It Came t-'pon the Midnight," Warner Smith. Solo, "Consider the Lillies," by Top- llff, Ming Byrd. Anthem, 1-Io-w Beautiful Upon the Mountains," Warner Smith. Offertory, "Minuet," Poderewski, Anthem, "Hail Gladdening Morn." Carol "Seen in Yonder Manger Low," Goss. Finale, "March f)f the Magi," Warner Smith, 219-1 SWITZERLAND TO SEND SOME OF TROOPS HOME (Ry Daily News Leased Wire.) PARIS, Dec. 25, 1:20 a.m.—The Swiss government has decided to order partial demnblilzotinn, according to the Petit Purisien'a Berne correspondent, who soys that 2filt,0(IO men will gradually be released from duty. CHURCH SERVICES TOMORROW. All Changes for church service an lonnccments must he nandod In oi ■jhoned to The Dally News office bP fore G o'clock on Friday. If not re celved by this time the notices will b< omitted from Saturday's Issue, ANGLICAN—St. Saviour's church Ward and Silica streets. Fifth Sun- lay in Advent; 8 a. m. holy com- iiiinioii; 11:00 n. im. matins olid holy communion; 2:30 p.m., Sunday school; 7.30 p.m., even-song; 9 p.m. Churchmen's club. Rev. Fred H. Gro- 'iam, B.A., rector and rural dean. ROMAN CATHOLIC—Corner Ware, uid Mill streets. Low mass, 8 a. m. llgh moss, 10:30 a. in.; evenlntr aer i/ice, 7:30 p.m. Rev. J. Althoff. BAPTIST—Cliurcn, Stanley aired Pastor, Rev. C. W. Lorey. .(15 Carbun- ote street. Telephone L239. The pastor will preach at both services. Morning service at 11, subject, "Things to Forget"; Sunday s'.-hool and organized Bible classes fnr adults, 2:30 p.m.; evening service, 7:30, subject, ."Giving Christ His Place." B.Y.P.U. Monday evening at 8; prayer meeting Thursday evening at 8. Everybody welcome at oil services. TRINITY METHODIST—Rev. R. J. Mcintyre, pastor. Subject ll a.m., "Palestine In the Days of Christ's Ad- vont"; anthem, "He Shnll Reign"; subject, 7:30 p.m., "Is There Room for Jesus?" The church orchestra under the leadership of Ross Fleming wil! play frcm 7 to 7:30. Organ voluntary "Tho Pastoral Symphony." The choir will render tho following music from the "Messiah"; Choruses, "And the Glory of tlie Lord," "Lift up Your Heads O Ye Gates." Solos, "Come unto Me," Miss Lottie Annable; "Thc People That Walk in Darkness," E. Lupton. Trombone solo with organ 'Star of Bethlehem," Ross Fleming. Closing vountary, "Hallelujah" chorus. The public is cordially invited to all services. SALVATION ARMY—Citadel, .It Victoria street. Holiness meeting, 1"* a. m.; Sunday school, 1:30 n. m.' praise meeting, 3 p. m. Salvation meeting, 7:30. Capt. Mef,ean nnd Lieut. Murray, in churge. PRESBYTERIAN—St, Paul's Pras- hvterian church, corner Silica and Stanley streets. Mr. Agabob wlll con duet both services. Special music by tho cholp morning nnd evening. Miss Byrd will sing In the evening; Sunday school and adult Blblo class ot 2:30 p.m. Everybody welcome. Y.M.C.A.—Special Christmas service ot 4 p.m.; orchestra In attendance. Short address by N. H. .TohnBon, Open to" both ladles and gentlemen. All are cordially Invited, CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH- corner of Victoria and Kootenaj streets. Sunday aervloes at 11:30 a, m. and 8 a.m. Wednesday evening service at 8 p.m. Sunday school at 10:45 a.m. Rending room in church building open from 3 to 5 p.m. dally. Visitors •nrdinlly invited. STARLAND THEATRE STARLAND 0RCHE8TRA THE HOUSE OF HIGH-CLASS FEATURES Tremendous Sensational Detective Stcry In Three Parte The Mystery of the Haunted House ■One long thrilL "THE WATERPLANE ELOPEMENT" One of the most laughable comedies in years. "THE GREASER AND THE WEAKLING" Warren Kerrigan In a splendid western drama. _ The Second Instalment of "THF MILLION DOLLAR MYSTERY" On Monday, Dee, 28th. Coming Soon, the Great Serial, "THE TREY OF HEARTS" Fifteen episodes—every one a "thriller." MATINEE TODAY AT 2:30 Prizes for tlie boy or girl who guesses the weight of the funny fat man who will be In front of the theatre from 2:00 to 2:30. It's Sweater timo now. Por skating nnd Curling, etc., the Sweater is the thing! Only a very few Makers are making good Sweaters nowadays; the other kind have streaks across the front, or tight stitchos here nnd there—no, thank you, none for un, no matter how cheap they are' The new coIorlngB are here—end every sweater is the best tn Ita class! We've the Coat Sweater, the Shawl Collar, th* new Auto Collar, the V Neck, dc. •3.50, 14.00, $5.00 to $9.00, Emory & Walley THE OUTPITTBBS.
The Nelson Daily Miner was purchased by F.J. Deane in April of 1902 and renamed The Daily News. It changed hands again in May 1908 when it began to be printed by the News Publishing Co. managed by W.G. McMorris.
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