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DAILY NEWS CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Are An Effective Selling Feres- * w THE DAILY NEWS I Covers Every Part of the Kootsins*^^ and Boundary Distriot *•* /V,' ' 70H - "I VOL.13 No. 298 NELSON,'B. C, TUESDAY MORNING, MARCH 30, 1915 5-V r*ER MONTI* WHO THREATEN IAN REAR WIPED OUT Marched Over Ice to Death from Bayonets CARPATHIAN WA CD VO FU LENTLY Muscovites Make Progress, Austrians Repulse Many Attacks (By Dally Newa Leased Wire.) _ONDON, March 211.—The battles for tho Carpathian pusses are pro- •ceedlng with over Increasing violence. The Russians are iu possession of the western passes and ai*o advancing iulo Hungary, but tho eastern passes remain lh tho hands of tho Austrlans, ■who, however, aro "being strongly pressed by their reinforced adversaries; The situation is unchanged lu oast Galicia and Bukowina. lu north 'Polaud tho Germans claim to have driven tho Russians from Tauroggeu, which they stormed. Germans Tried Rear Attack. PETROGRAD, March .10, via London, 12:30 a.m.—The following official statement wns issued tonight: "Ou the front west of the Noimcn we have everywhere stopped the Gorman counter offensive.. A battalion of tlio 21st German corps, wlblch was advancing Sunday over tho Ico on Lako Dura with the object or setting in our rear, was attacked with the bayonet near tho village or Zebrziski and annihilated. "Tlio enemy's siego batteries at Os* Howetz have almost entirely ceased firing. Fighting continues between tho Skwa and Orzyc* rivers. In ah extremely desperate battle for the village of Vakli we captured nine nm* chlno guns, "Iu the Carpathians, between Mort- llso nud Bartfeld, the Austrlans on Sunday made desperate,but futile attacks uenr thb village of Gladyiczs aud RtigBtow. In thc direction of Bal- igrod on the loft bank of the upper Suii, ln the sector of Sadzietouw, Po* linkla, Servey and Gavorjitz, wo have mado progress and have taken more than 600 prisoners and four machine guns Near Koziouwka on Saturday wo ropulsod now German attacks." Russians Attack Violently. VIENNA, March 29.—The following official statement was issued tonight: "Fighting lu tho Carpathians continues. A Russian attack yesterday on tho heights west of Benyavoelgy was repulsed, the enemy losing heavily. Regiments of tlio -1th cavalry division and the troops of tlio first laudBturm infaulry brigade fought magnificently and repeatedly repulsed numerically stronger hostile attacks. "North of the Uzsok pass Russian night attacks failed under dieavy firing from our positions. "On tho southeast Gallclan frontlet* there were artillery duels. "Russian forces whicli advanced across the Dniester fiver east of WH MENT HAY GOES UP IN SMOKE Montreal Has Costly Waterfront Fire Whicl) Destroys seven Thousand B»le»—Cigarette Cause. (By Daily Nows Leased Wire.) MONTREAL, March 30. — Fire caused a loss of $150,000 ut. tho harbor front hero yesterday whon about $60,000 Worth, of baled hay, tho property of the federal government, was destroyed in shed 21. A cigarette dropped among the 'bales is believed to have started the blaze, although smoking had been prohibited in the shod. About 7000 tons of hay bought •by tho government at $17 a ton were iu the building for purposes of rebel- ing, into smaller bales for shipment. It la believed the daniugo to tho interior of t4ie shed will be in the neighborhood of $100,000, which is covered by Insurance. BIG CONFLAGRATION VISITS SPOKANE (By Daily News Leased Wire.) SPOKANE, Wash., .March 20. —A lire early today partially destroyed tin; Mohawk building in the c6ni.ro of the business section hero and caused a loss estimated to bo in excess of ?200,000. The four upper floors uf tho structure wero burned ou\ Throe women sleeping In the ibulldinir were rescued by riremen. One woman was lowered by a rope to a life net. ®«><a«>«<!***«'X!'»«^^ Zaleszezykl were driven back aftor a vigorous fight. "At some points in Russian Polaud and in wqst Galicia artillery duels havo taken place. A Russian night attack at I*osczina, In Poland, failed completely." E- Black Sea Clear of Turkish Ships AI APPEAL IS HADE 10 ASSIST POLES Terrible Sufferings in War Stricken Land Are Described—Mothers Give Children Tears, Not Bread (By Daily Nows Leased Wiro.) WINNIPEG, Marcli 29.—An appeal to aid starving children, women and men In the war zone of Poland, issued by Henry Slonklewiez, the author of "Quo yadls," and Ignace Paderewskt, tlio fumuus pianist, both foremost sons of that country, found its way into thc hearts of the prominent citlzons of Winnipeg. There took place in a coluicil chamber of tho city hall a preliminary meeting of a committee which will constitute tho Polish Relief commltteo of Canada, the work of which will extend throughput Canada. Winnipeg is selcted as a centre of this movement on-account of haying the. largest Polish |.oj illation of any place In Canada and Hie initiative was taken here." The following consented to be members of the Winnipeg committee: Sir T>. C, Cameron, Slr.n. R Koblln, T. C. Norris, Lady Alklus, Mrs. H. P. Galloway, Mrs. C. II. Campbell, ox-Mayors Macdonald and Deacon, Mayor R. D. Waugli, Archbishop Matheson, Bishop Bellvcau, Dr. S. O. Blnnd, A. F. Mac- gnheu, manager of tho Bank of Montreal, which bank offered to act as trustee of funds; Judge If. A. Robson and R. McKcnzle, secretary, -Manitoba Grain Growers association. Those present wero unanimously in favor of action to help thc suffering Polish peoplo, after listening to facts told by some of the local Polish clti zons. Slonklewiez, In his appeal to tin civilized nations to rally to the aid of terribly suffering Poland, states that "when children stretch their thin hands to their mothers, begging for bread ull they got is tears." Letters written to men living at llio present Urno in Winnipeg by their wives in Polund say that thoy aro collecting empty oat sacks left on tho battlefield by Germans, Austrian and* Russian soldiers to make clothes for their children, their belongings and homos being burned to the ground. The latest statement of tho Russian government estimates that 195 towns and cities arc destroyed and 27,000 localities are badly damaged. Ignace Pudcrowskl nt the present time Is in England organizing similar committees and recently organized such a one in Paris. Tho central committee was organized a few weeks ago by Sienkowicz and Pttdcrewskl as president and vice- president respectively in Switzerland, with 'the consent and assistance of the Swiss government, tho Swiss National Bank of Lausanne, acting as central trustee of all the funds coming from all parts of tho world. Tho Russian government assured tho central committee . of its fullest cooperation in distributing relief. WINNIPEG SOLDIER, KILLED, WAS WELL KNOWN ATHLETE (By Dadly Nows Leased Wire) .. WINNIPEG, March 29.—Walter Hull of tho 79th Cameron Highlanders, Winnipeg, reported killed in France, was tlio son of a soldier now retired, living in Birmingham. Pto. Hull was born in India and for many years lived in Ireland, where ho obtained considerable fame as a cyclist and runner. Ho was 27 years of age. SIR JOHN FRENCH WARMLY PRAISES CANADIAN BOYS (By Daily News Leased Wire.) OTTAWA, Marcli 29.—Tho Duke of ('onnaught haB received tho following letter relating to the Canadian troops from Gen. French: "Headquarters, British Army, March 3, 191ij. "Sit': The Canadian troops having arrived at the front, I am anxious to tell your royal highness that thoy have made the hest impression on all of us. _" "I made a careful inspection ot the division a week after it camo to tho country and I .was much struck by the excellent physique wblch was apparent throughout tbe ranks. The soldierly bearing and the steadiness with which the men stood In the ranks (on a .bleak. Cold, snow/ day) Kiw mogt rcMWfsblb, L-.,,. i "After two or tllroo weeks' preliminary education in tho trenches, attached by unit to the 3rd corps, they haye now token over their own line on the right 0f that corps—as a complete division— and I have the utmost confidence in their capability to do valuable and efficient service. "The Princess Patricias regiment arrived with the 27th division a month earlier and since then lt has performed splendid service in the trenches. "When I Inspected it (also in pouring rain) It seemed ot me I had never seen a more magnificent looking battalion—guards or otherwise. "Two or three days ago lt captured a German trench with great dash and energy and excellent results. _.; . "J. B, Pi HBKNOH,'!.. Allies' Fleet Shells Forts, Damaged Ships Return For Repairs (By Daily Nona Leased Wire.) LONDON. March 30.—The enemy's ships have beon absolutely cleared from the Black sen, says a -lespatch to the News from Petrograd. Tho Breslau (formerly a Germa cruiser but now flying the Turkish flag) in its flight back to tho Bospliorus struck a Turkish mine and was disabled beyond repair. Sunday tho sound of iRusslan cannon echoed through the streets of Constantiople from tho bombardment ot the mouth of tho Bospliorus. "A despatch to thc Havas agency from Athens say.; a battleship, torpedo .boats and mino sweepers of the allied fleet entered the Dardanelles on Saturday nnd Sunday. Kilid Bahr, whicli was tho objectlvo of tho guns of tho battleships, responded feebly. Sunday afternoon a battleship fired 10 shells against tlio position of Krltliln, a short distance up the strait. "A Constantinople despatch to Router's by way of Amsterdam says an imperial! tirade litis beeu Issued designating tho Turkish forces on tho Dardanelles as the 5th army under command of Gen. Limaii von Sanders, of the Prussian cavalry, who was formor- ly commander of tho Turkish forces in Europe, Frenoh Ships Return, Somo of .the Turkish forts at tho Dardanelles were bombarded yesterday by Indirect file rrom Iho gulf of Saros hut tho -Warships of the allied fleet did uot attempt lo enter tiie straits. Two French battleships, damaged In previous fighting, proved to havo suffered severely, according to Paris despatches and they aro to return to Franco and put into drydock, AT STRATEGIC POINT Hold Command of Railway, Prevent* ing China from Military Communication Between North and South (By Dally News Leased Wire.) H-KING, March 2-.—Being dissatisfied With the Jupuneso reply concerning the increase in the Japanese garrisons in China, the Peking government today addressed a note to tho Japanese legation on the subjoct. Tlio contents of, the note havo not been divulged. None of tho Japanese reinforcements, amuunting to 30,000 mon, haa yet arrived in China, except in tho >provinecd of Manchuria and Shantung, No serious friction has occurred in thoso provinces between Japanese and Chinese troops but it is reported that many Chinese soldiers aro deserting in the sections of Shan-tung in which tho Japanese have gone. A local paper states that tho Japanese have occupiod strategic positions at Mukden and Tsi-nun. ■ At the latter point, this paper says, tho Japanese could cut tho TJon-tsln- Pukow railway, which would Interrupt China's military communications between the north and south. TOWN OF NIEUPORT Damage of Minor Importance to Bridge Across Yzer—Littlo Change on Western Front. (By Dally Newa Leased Wire.) PAKIS, March 29.—Thc following official statement was Issued tonight; Tho enemy bombarded Nieuport town and the Nieuport bridge, two miles to tho northwest, but tho damage dono to tho bridge thrown across the Yzer waa not of great importance. ''In Clmmpagne thero has been ar- tillory action in the, neighborhood of Beausjour. In tho Argonno there has .been cannonading and bombs have been thrown principally in tbo region of Bagatelle, where both sides remain active. "Elsewhere tho day has 'been calm and no infantry action has taken place." PREMIER'S MOTHER -_> DIED YESTERDAY <$> 4 (By Daily News Leased Wire.) 3> GRAND FltE, X S., March <j> 29—Mrs, Euiileo Borden, mother <•> or Premlor Borden, died this <-•• morning, surrounded by tho <•§> moml.ors of tho family—hor <$• sons, Sir Robert and J. W. and her dniiglitor, Julia.. Hundred Million Dollar Bill L Gets Third Reading MAINTAIN 50,000 IR LI More to Be Sent from Do* minion if British War Office Needs Them (By Dally Nows Leased Wire,) OTTAWA, March 29.—Tho war ap propriation .bill providing $100,000,000 to cover the cost of Canada's participation in the war received a third reading In the commons today. In replying to questions put by 'Hon. Frank Oliver Gen. Hughes said that tho proposed expenditure was 'based upon the idea of maintaining 50,000 Canadians on the firing line. Should tho war office deckle that a larger force, say 75,000 Canadians, are required at the front, more money would undoubtedly be required. Tho evening sitting was taken up with consideration of the intercolonial railway estimates. Hon. Frank Cochrane minister of railways, stated that when' the Halifax terminals were completed accommodation would bo provided for 30 ships at one timo. Thle would bo sufficient for all Canadian railways for many years to come, At a late hour, on the suggestion of Hon, George P. Graham, the Intercolonial voto and the vote of $5,000,000 for the National Transcontinental railway wero hold over as they would involve a good ileal of discussion. Approximately $20,000,000 was voted during the evening. In regainl to the payment of the Belgian relief contribution out of the war vote, SU--tJcovgu JMbter- said" that that item aud .others had been oarofuily considered Tho loan from the British government was not u gift but it was on the samo basis as any other Canadian loan and the Canadian government was responsible for the interest on it. After careful consideration lie hud decided that tho Belgian' roller vote, tho vote for flour and lhat for the Fronch hospital might properly -be paid from the wur appropriation. That conclusion hud been tho more readily ar- (Continued on Page Four) WOMAN MAKES LONG With Hutband and Children Travels 600 Mil's by Do8 Train- See Oilfields. (By Daily Newa "Leased Wire.) SASKATOON, Sash., Marcli 20.—A, J. Boll, accompanied by liis wife and threo children, tlio youngest of whom it) eight months old, reached Prince Albert on .March i'O after tt journey of (ioo allies by dog* train from Fort Smith. The frozen surface of the rivers and lakes was followed the entire distance, savo for one stretch of 90 miles, aim the journey occupied B4 days. It Is said thai. Win. Boll, who Is a daughter of Allan Adumsou of Winnipeg, Is the first whito woman to havo mado tho journey. Mr. Boll for four years has liocu government agout at Fort Smith and recently resigned. Mr. Boll reports tliat the oil and tar fields in the north are moro valuable than generally believed and that thero Is much fine agricultural land In tho vicinity of Fort Smith. The Indians in his district number 4000 aud ho considers that they are Increasing in numbers. MOOSE JAW CHINESE APPEAL EOR HELP Seventy-five per Cent Dependent upon Remainder for Livelihood—Appeal to City Counoil. (By Dally News Leased Wlro.) MOOSE JAW, Sask., Mareh 29.—The local Chinese are appealing to the city council for help. A letter was rood ut tho council meeting toniglijt saying that 75 per cent of thorn uro ontiruly dependent upon the rest and that tlio burden hitherto cheerfully homo, is proving too much. The uppeul of the celestials Is regard as unusual as tho race has always -been ablo to tako hold of Its own noeds. Thero uro Uibout 500 of them horo 'but the figures ure hard to determine. iNELSON INSURANCE MEN TO SWEUL PATRIOTIC FUND Tho insurance men of Nelson'will ■give a dunce In :Ragle Jiall on Wednesday nlglit, April 7, .and will donate the entire gross proceeds to the patriotic fund. .It*, Is expected there will ho a large attendance., Tho dance will start at !) o'clock arid, an excellent orchestra hns boon .'obtained* In WfiVjflfi fflUSic, . ,._„x,_u_ it TROOPS TO CAMP •*!> AT SEWELL, MAN. « y ** (By Dally News Leased Wire.) it WINNIPEG, March 29.—So- it well camp ln Manitoba will bo it opened May 1 aud most of the it western troops of tbo third con- it tlngent will ,be mobilized there. «> Cot. William iMcMuin of tlio it headquarters staff, Ottawa, and* Major Deroche and Col. Robert <S* Law of Ottawa aro in Wlnni- •*•? peg and will take chargo of thc it engineering and construction ■§* at tbo olg base. EARLV IN SPRING President of American Aeronautical Sooiety Supervises Construction of Destroyers for Britain TORONTO, March 29.—Thomas -I. Macmeachln, president of the Aeronautical society of America, believes the Germans will make a bit? air raid on the British Isles early this spring, and says everything Is ready for them, according to a New York despatch to the Mail and Empire, which reads: "A zeppolin destroyer carrying a long range gun and speedy enough to overtake the larger craft with ease, will ho launched into tho air at London ln about a week, according to Thomas A. Macmeachln, president of the Aeronautical Society of America, who sailed for Liverpool Saturday on tho American liner St. Paul. "Macmeachln is the expert director who has heen placed in charge of a factory near London to manufacture tho destroyer. '"The Germans undoubtedly will make a zeppelin attack upon London In the early spring,' ho said, 'and when Ihelr big craft cross the channel they will be met by a fleet of destroyers which, I feel suro, will make short work of them. " 'The first of theso destroyers which arc really like small zeppellns, will bo launched soon after my arrival on the other side. I camo bauk to this country a short time ago for some of the structural material needed for thc destroyers and I am taking It back with a squad of expert mechanics.'" Two Steamers Sunk—British Liner Falaba Torpedoed and (ioes to Bottom With Many of Passengers and Crew-Trawlers Save Some CAPTAIN GIVEN FOUR MINUTES BOATS-GERMANS FIRE BEFORE 0 GET OUT M IS IIP Missile Strikes Engine Room, Causing a Terrific Explosion—Women on Aguila Among Those Slain by Shells from Underwater Craft—Dutch Boat Destroyed by Mine Near English Coast SWISS FRONTIER Italian Regiments Stated to Be Moving Toward Scene of Austrian Activity—Censor Busy. GENEVA, March 30.—Itiiliun military headquarters, it la said, (has ordered several regiments stationed near ttio Swiss frontier, with bases at Coma, Varoz mid Brescia, to move toward the Tyioleso frontier, where Austrian troops liave been concentrating during the past two weeks. Regiment Moves. BASEL, Switzerland, Marcli 29.— Tliu C'tli regiment of Italian Infantry departed suddenly from Como today, trays a press despatch, lt wus announced that tiho troops were to tako part in target practise, .but It is reported that, tbey really are en route to the Austrian frontier. Censor's Military News. LONDON; Mareh 29.—A Paris newspaper published an unconfirmed report that. Austria has agreed 'to cede part of Trent to Italy at Uho close of tho -war In return for Italy's neutrality. Italy has -decreed a strict censorship on military news, beginning March 31. OFFERS TO FINANCE T Brockville Family Willing to Give $100,000 to Meet Expenses of Expeditionary Corps (By Daily Newa Leased Wiro.) BROCKVILLE, Ont., March 29. -Speaking here tonight at tho launching or a campaign to raise ?_n,ijoo for tho Canadian patriotic fund, Hon, Arthur Meighen, solicitor-general, announced tliat a Brockville family had mudo an offer of S1_0,000 to ijjo federal government to meet Ihu expense of raising a Canadian regiment for overseas service. The solicitor-general did not mention names but it was subsequently learned that tlio offer came from Mrs. G. T. .Word, widow of Henator Kulford and her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Ilarley. It Is understood Iho tender will be accepted. ITALIAN POLICE HUNT FOR SPIE8 (By Daily Nows Leased Wlro.) ROME, March Hi*, via Paris.— Tlio pollco of Italy nre working hard to ferrot out and prosecuto persons attempting to deal in contraband of wnr. Thoy aro also searching for foreign spies. (By Dally Nowa Leased Wire.) LONDON, March 29.—rUpward of 150 lives were lOBt In the sinking by German submarines of the African liner Fataba and the British steamer Agulla, -bound from Liverpool for Lisbon, The Falaba, which was torpedoed In St, George's channel Sunday aftei"noon, carried a crew of 96 and about 161 passengers and of thi-s total only 86 passengers and 49 of thc crew were rescued. Of those rescued eight died later from exposure. The Agulla had a crew of 42 and three passengers and of these 23 of the crew and all tho passengers were lost. In both cases, on sighting tlio submarine tlio captains tried to .escape by putting on ail speed possible but the submarines overtook the steamers, showing tliat Germany now bas some of its most modern submarines engaged In the (blockade operations against England, Tho captain of tho.Faloiba, who was ono of thoso lost, was given four mi-- Utes to get bis passengers and crow into tho boats, but, according to survivors, before this was possible a torpedo was fired, striking the engine- room and cuusing a terrible explosion. Many persons were killed and tho vessel sank in 10 minutes Trawlers which happened to be In tlio vicinity rescued most of those who wero saved; others got away in boat» which were ready for launching and which wero quickly lowered when tho ordor was given to abandon tho ship. Fishermen Pick up Some. Those who wero still on tho steamer whon tho oxplusion occurred were thrown Into tho sea and it took tbo fishermen an hour or moro to pick up tlio people In the water who managed to keep themselves afloat. Tho Aguila was attacked off the Pembrokeshire coast. The submarine, which in. this case was the U-2S, opened firo with its gun, sholl from which killed a woman passenger, tiia chief engineer and two of tbo crew. Even after the crow had commenced to lower tho 'bouts, according to tho story of the survivors, tho Germans kept up their fire, and somo of the boats were riddled with bullets. The captain' of the trawler Ottllic, whom the commander of the submarine told of the sinking of the Aguila, went to tho rescua and picked up throe boats containing 19 of tho crew. Tho fourth fboat, which contained tlio rest of the crew, could not bo found and presumably foundered. On arrival at Fishguard several of Uio crow wore bandages, having been wounded by tiie firo from the submarine. Another Dutch stoamor, tho Amstol, of 663 tons, has boon blown up by a mino off Flamborough (but its crew wus rescued. Admiralty Issues Statement. LONDON, Marcli M.—Reports of tho .Inking of the British steamer Falaba by a Germun submarine were con- finned today. The Falabu was sent to the bottom yesterday off Milford Haven, an inlet ou tho coast of South Wales. Tho Elder-Dempster company, owner of the Elder lino of steamers of which tho Falaba was one, announced tonight that apparently 112 persons had lost thoir lives by the sinking of tho vessel. Tlio admiralty tonight issuod * the following statement: "Twenty-three members of tho crew and three passengers are missing from tho steamer Aguila. "Tho steamer Falaba, which also sunk, carried a crow of aTjout 90 per sons and about 160 passongers. About 140 survivors have been picked UP, eight of whom, including thc captain, died afterward. It Ib feared that many persons on the steamer were Mlled by the explosion of the torpedo. "The Dutch steamer Amstel, belonging to P. A, Vanes & Co. of Rotterdam, when on a passage from Rotterdam to England, struojc a mine at 4 a.m. on March 29 in a German mine field off Flamborough (Yorkshire England.) Tho crew has been landed in the Hum- ber by the Grimsby trawler Pinewbid. The crew of tho Aguila was given four minutes in which to leave the ship but survivors say tho steamer was fired upon while tho men wero getting Into the bouts. Tho chief engineer and two others were killed "by shell fire and the Jives of 10 others were lost. The captain of thc submarine hailed another steamer, the Ottile, aud told ita captain of tho sinking of the Aguila, Tho Ottile went to tho rescue. Capt. Bannerman of the Agulla said the submarine fired across the bows of the steamer but lie speeded up to, 14 knots to clear the underwater vessel. The submarine was making 18 knots, however, and quickly overtook them. Escape Attempt Angers Teutons. The attempt of tho Aguila to escape seemed to arouso tho anger of the Germuns for thoy gave the crew and passengers only four minutes In which to leave tho ship. But before this the submarine opened fire which was kept up rapidly while the crew was launching tho boats, killing- the chief engineer and two of tho crew and also wounding several others. One member of the crew rescued said thut a boat in which thero were 10 sailors, a woman passenger and a stewardess was ffred on and the'passenger was killed whilo the stewardess wus thrown into tho water and was drowned. Finally the boat capsized and sank. Tho captain of tho OtlUe which picked up the remaining boat said tho submarine was tho U-2S and apparently a new craft Official Estimate of Losses. The official list supplied at tho offices of the Elder-Dempster Steamship company shows that so far as is known ut present G2 first class passengers, 34 (Continued on Page Four) VOTE Fi SOLDIERS ON ACTIVE SERVICE Resolution of Ministor of Justice Pro* vicier, for Men Both in Canada and Overseas (By Dally News Leased Wire.) OTTAWA, Marcil 29,—A bill auflfo- rizing the taking of a vote of Canadian soldiers in Canada and overseas in the event of an election beforo the end of tho war will bo Introduced by the government. Hon. C. J. Doherty has given notico of tho following resolution: "That It is expedient to make provision to enable every male British subject of 21 years or upward serving in tho military forces of Canada in tho present war to exercise his electoral franchise and that tho cost incurred In carrying out tho provisions of any act to bo based upon this re*So- lution may bo paid by the government out of any unappropriated revenue out of the consolidated revenue funds of Canada," FAMOUS GERMAN PLUNGER NOW UNIT OF BRITISH NA V? (Uy Duily Nowa I/oased Wlro.) TORONTO, Jlarcli !».—Tho Ger- man Kii'liiu'iriiiu (j'L'l Is now a unit ln tho British navy, fighting Germany, according to a London cablo to Uie Globe. The despatch says: "it now transpires that tbo famous submarine tllil, tho officors of which woro personally decorated with Iron crosses by the kaiser, has -become part of tho British navy. "Sunlc off tho west' coast somewhere near Heotwood, about Uio middle of February, the U21 was raised and taken into Barrow-in-Furness. It was stlghUy damaged, although the cause of- disablement cannot be ascertained. In fact, tho whole affair is shrouded in mystery and has been ono of the most closely guarded of flaval georotg, _ "Slight repairs wero mado and in a short time tho U21 Was again at sea, headed for home waters, but manned by a British crew. Littio credenco was given to tho stories circulated regarding Its fate, but ln tho ajbscnce of all news regarding its whoreabouts it just dropped from notico and its c\*pIolts wero forgotten. "Hnd it beon possible to effect the repairs before its loss could bo learned by the German authorities, a ha4r- bi'ained venture wns actually contemplated by somo junior British officers. It was nothing less than a plan, to sail the U2X straight into Cuxhaven or somo equally important base and- before being discovered as an enemy .tContlnuoa aB i;seo xsoil.. PAGE TWO Cfce BaU_ $eto& TUE8DAY, MARCH 30, 1915 BRITISH DISCUSS LIQUOR QUESTION Lloyd George Hear* Work in Dock- yards Is Being Delayed—Expresses Views on Matter. (By Dally Newa leased Wire.*) LONDON, March 29, 9:30 p.m.— "We are fighting Germany, AUBttria and drink and so far as I can see t'he greatest of the three deadly foes is drink," Bald David Lloyd George, chancellor of the exchequer, replying today to a deputation of the shipbuilding employers' federation, the mem- ibers of which unanimously agreed'! with him that, in order io meet national requirements at the (present time, there should be a total prohibition during tho period of the war of the sale of intoxicating liquors. This should apply not only, to public houses hut also to private clubs, so as to operate equally with all classes of the community. It was stated that despite tbe fact that work was being carried on night and day seven days in the week, total working time on the averago in nearly all the British shipyards was actually less than hefore the war, and the average productiveness had decreased. There were many men doing splendid and strenuous work, probably as great as the men ln the trenches, tout many did not even approximate full time, thus lowering the average. Work on Warships Delayed. Notwithstanding tho curtailment of the hours they are allowed to keep open the receipts of the public houses in the neighborhood of the shipyards haB greatly increased, in some cases 40 per cent. As au instance of one of many similar cases, that of a battleship coming ln for immediate repairs, was cited. She waB delayed a ■whole day through the absence of riveters, who were drinking and carousing. In one yard the riveters have been working on tho averago only 40 hours a week, and In another yard: only 36 hours. In conclusion, the deputation, which Included representatives of the leading shipbuilders of the country, drew attention to the example set by Prance and Russia and urged upon the chancellor tho need of drastic and immediate action. The chancellor of tho exchequer said the reason why tho government had not heretofore taken more drastic action on the liquor question was because it needed to be assured that it was not going adverse to public sentiment, otherwise more harm would be done than good. Favors Root and Branch Methods. "I have a growing conviction based on accumulating evidence," said the chancellor, "that nothing but root and branch methods would be of the slightest avail in dealing with the evil. I believe It is the general feeling that If wo are to settle German militarism we must first settle with the drink." Lloyd George Intimated that Lord Kitchener ana Field Marshal French were of the same opinion and he promised to lay the statements of the deputation hefore the cabinet. He said tn conclusion: "I had the privilege of an audience with his majesty this morning and I am permitted by him to say that he is very deeply concerned on this question—very deeply concerned—and the concern which is felt by him, I am certain is shared by all bis subjects in this country." Tho chancellor of the exchequer promised to submit to the cabinet a proposal to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors in Great Britain during the war. VANCOUVER MAN HELD ON FALSE PRETENSE CHARGE (By Dally News Leased Wire.) WINNIPEG, March 29.—Abe J. . Taub of Vancouver was arrested in South Winnipeg tonight. Ho Is wanted at Vancouver to answer a charge of false pretenses. A sum of $4000 is said to be involved. He will be taken back to the coast. 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Keeps perfectly and has a pleasant taste. Children like it. It's really remarkable how promptry nnd easily it loosens thc dry, hoarse or light cough and heals the intlained membranes in a painful cough. Jt also Btopn the formation of phlegm in thc throat and bronchial tubes, thus ending the persistent looso cough. A Kplendid remedy for bronchitis, winter coughs, bronchial asthma and whooping cough. Plnex is a special and highly concentrated compound of genuine Norway pine extract, rich in guaiacol, which is so heat* ing to the membranes. Avoid disappointment by asking your druggist for 2% ounces of I'inex," and do not accept anything qIbc. A guarantee of absolute satisfaction goes with this preparation or money promptly refunded. Tho Pinex Co., Toronto, Ont. - — II RIGHT WEATHER But Did Not Stand Wet, Declares Witness—Sergeant Prefers Them to British Type (By Daily News Leased Wire.) OTTAWA, March 29.—Col. W. S. Hughes of the 21st battalion, Kingston, a brother of Gen. Sam Hughes, gave evidence before tho boots committee of tho commons. Ho said they had a good deal of trouble with the boots. In good weather they wero all right but in wet wetaher the soles and stitching wont After being repaired they were used. If the soldiers had had two pairs they would have been all right. Col. Leonard of London said that about one-third of the boots for hia regiment proved bad but were afterward repaired and were since in use. About a third of the boots were affected and some 21 wero discarded. After the complaints he put two regimental cobblers at work and they succeeded in keeping the boots in continual use. Capt. Williams, Parry Sound, who was at Valcartier the last two weeks, was the next witness. He still had tbe boots on he got then and had worn them off and on ever since. They had not been repaired and were still in good shape. He took his boots off And it was found they were Gauthier VMots. He had given the boots almost four months* continuous service. Prefers Canadian Boots Sergt. Mussle of Toronto was the next witness. He had fought all through tho South African war with the Scots guards. He was discharged from thc imperial army in 1911. During all that time he had worn the imperial army boots. He went to Valcartier when the war broke out and went to Salisbury plain with the Nova Scotia Highlanders and later was transferred to the Princess Patricias. He refused to be reduced in rank to a private and claimed his discharge, which was given him. He wore all this time Canadian boots. He much preferred tho Canadian boot. It would be better for a charge or in bayonet work. A friend gave him a pair of the present British boots. "After three hours I was blooming glad to get them off." "When wo got to Salisbury plain," said thc witness, "every soldier wafted to go down to London to see" the sights. They knew if they had dirty boots they could not get a girl. So they wero all hanging around the cookhouse to clean their boots, I have seen many a boot burned over the fire." "What do you think of Gen, Alder- son's complaints?" "Did he wear the boots? 1 don't think ho did." "You ought to have succeeded Col. Farquhar as commander of the Princess Patricias," sarcastically added Mr. Macdonald. "Well, there has been many a true word said in a Joke," came back tho quick reply of tho witness, amid laughter. Alderson Complained. At the afternoon, sitting Gen. Fiset, deputy minister of militia, said that the first official complaint about the bad -boots .waa from Gen. Alderson, who wrote from Salisbury; plain suggesting a better boot. On the advice of Quartermaster-Gen. Macdonald 40,000 pairs of overshoes were sent. When asked to explain the delay dn getting a satisfactory order of .boots Gen. Fiset said it was a serious matter. Some governments had spent six years before adopting a satisfactory boot. George Slater, formerly of the Slater Shoe company, Montreal, testified that the hud made 50 cents a pair profit on 17 pairs supplied hy the Gauthier company. For this, he said, he had put in all his time, collected the charges, bought all the leather and did other things in connection with the manufacture. He said that tho price he tendered to the Gauthier people was in open competition. They could afford to manufacture cheaper because their overhead charges were lower. He said that .he made all the boots for the militia department in the days of the Laurier government at $4 per pair. Chairman Mlddlebro asked if this was in competition, und he said lt was not often, Mr. Slater strongly protested at first, against answering the question as to whether an arrangement was made with the Gauthier people, in answer to a direct question put to him by Mr. Pi'ingle, Mr. Slater appealed to the chairman for protection. After consultation with other members of the committee Mr. Middlo,bro replied: "This is a wide open committee. As long as a reasonable question Ib put it should1 be answered.'' Slater Negotiated Mr. Slater protested that the department did not know the Gauthier people. Ho did the negotiating, Alr. Prlngle again put his question, saying that tho chairman ruled that it was a fit and proper question. "Suppose 1 won't answer," asked Iho witness of the chairman. "Wo had a precedent created here two years ago," replied the chairman, referring to the caso of Mr. Miller. Mr. Slater hesitated und then replied that the basis of his arrangement with the Gauthier company was 10 per cont., hut on the war orders he was paid GO cents per pair. "Then you got |8,50o less your OX' penscs," naked Mr. Prlngle. "Yea." SPRING-RICE ASKS ABOUT AMERICAN NOTE ON BLOCKADE (By Dally Nows Leased Wire.) WASHINGTON, March 29.—Sir Cecil Spring-Rice, the British ambassador, conferred with Secretary Bryan at the state department today and it. was understood later that he sought information as to when the American note relative to the British order-in- council decreeing? a virtual blockade against commerco to and from Germany would be forwarded. The note has been completed and awaits only the final approval of President Wilson, who is expected to give lt attention tomorrow when he returns from Annapolis. LIE IS PASStD A WAR SUPPLY PROBE Members Grow Hot During Giving of Evidence Regarding Purchase of Field Glasses. (By Daily News Leased Wire.) OTTAWA, Marcli 20.—The lie was passed between *W. H. Bennett and P. B. Carvell near the close of the sitting of the public accounts com* mlttee today. The purchase of binoculars had .been under review and Mr. Bennett was asking a witness questions respecting the evidence given by G. C. Hurdmann, M.L.A., on Saturday that he expected a "honorarium" from the purchase. Mr. Carvell declared hotly that the question was based on an "untrue" deduction anil, In kind, Mr. Bennett retorteu that this was a "lie." The row did not go further. In the evidence today Sam Bllsky of Ottawa swore that when T. M. Birkett came to him with an agreement for the division of profits on the sale of glasses to the government through P. W. Ellis he told Mm that $2 per glass was to go to Col. Hurdmann, government Inspector, but Bllsky would not stand for It and the $2 "tor incidentals" clause in the agreement was struck out. The evidence tended to show that plenty of glasses could have been secured in New York at $42. Sam Bilsky of Ottawa, resuming his evidence, stated that when T. M. Birkett got the order from Bills he came to him (Bilsky), who stated that he could furnish the glasses through the Consolidated Optical company of Montreal at $37.50 and from a house tn New York at from $15 to $20. There waa an agreement between Birkett and himself whereby Birkett was to do the financing and he (Bilsky) was to get the glasses through his business connections. Tho witness was to get $5 per glass. Had Agreement, "Birkett came to you with an agreement?" asked Mr. Carvell. ' "Yes " "Is this it?" "Yes." "Were theso words erased?" ($2 per glass to be deducted for incidentals). ".Not when the agreemont was presented." "Birkett told me he had to pay $2 a pair to a third party. I said I would not stand for It and the words were erased." "Who was the third party?" "He mentioned Col. Hurdmann." old he say Hurdmann had anything to do with the inspection?" "He said Hurdmann did the Inspecting." "IE 400 binoculars were not secured according to the agreement with Ellis it was all a question of finance," Bllsky said. The glasses could be secured all right. The witness covered much ground in telling of his negotiations with New York firms to get the glasses and of Birkett falling to take part of the supply when it was got together for him. The correspondence from Milton Harris of New York, who bought the first supply, stated that "as many glasses aB were wanted could he secured at from $30 to $35 each." Mr. Carvell read a lot of correspondence to Bilsky from Harris, binocular dealer of New York. "According to the correspondence Birkett could have got all the glasses he wanted at $14 landed in Ottawa, duty paid?" "Yes." Bllsky to Get Share. "But Mr. Bllsky was to got $5 as his share?" "That was the cause of the whole trouble,1' said Mr. Carvell. "Mr. Birkett came here on Saturday and claimed he would have supplied the whole 400 glasses ordered by Ellis but he could not get them. It is patriots of this kind that we are after." To Mr. Carvell the witness said ne had written to P. W. Ellis offering to sell him binoculars and on Sept. 7 got a reply stating that tho firm had got about all the glasses it required from different sources throughout tho country. "When was it that Ellis gave Birkett an order for 400 glasses?" "At the end of September." "So that after Ellis told you ho had about all he wanted he ordered 400 trom Birkett?" "That Is what Birkett told me." Motor Truck Purchase. At the afternoon sitting T. A. Bus sell of the Russell Motor company, Toronto, was examined by Mr. German. He stated that on Aug. 14 he had acted with Major McQuarrie in the purchase of 25 motor trucks, lt was not until September that he was appointed on * committee to purchase trucks for the Canadian contingents. Ho told the committee that he had made arrangements with Gen. Hughes. He informed tho minister that he could supply 10 trucks and tho minister entrusted him with the buying of the ibalance required at the time. He quoted $3500 for two-ton trucks Mr. Gorman said that It had beon rumored that tho witness had refunded certain amounts to the government. In reply Mr. RusBell said that his account with the government had been readjusted on three occasions. There had been two refunds and one recharge. The requisition amounted to $5000. "What commission did you got in connection wfth the purchase of theso 25 trucks?'' asked Mr. German. "None whatever." Witness explained to the committee the makes of various machines by his company, after he went on the commltteo to purchase motors. The firm handled the Jeffrey trucks. The government bought from them 35 and the average profit was 43 per oent. The price ranged from a/bout $2600 to $3500. The witness said that he had purchased a couple ot hundred Bain wagons tor the mllltla department. The invoices wore sent directly to the government. "There was no commission on this?" "No." "There was no commission to any agent?" "No." "Or to you, for your time?" "No."- ,., . ,„_.„uJJ3Pt "Did you got wholesale or retall prices?" "I got the lowest price I could get." "These were Bold directly to the government?" "There was no commission and nothing for your time?" "Yes, that Is right." Arrangement With Firm. He added: "I acted at the request of the minister, who knows I was acquainted with motors, and asked me to do the work; the only arrangement was that my firm was to have- its chance to sell its share on an equal basis." Mr. German then proceeded to examine Mr. Russel on other machines which 'his firm had sold the government. It had* sold 12 special trailers, a machine specially made, Mr. Russell said, for $1175 each. He figured the profit at $200 a machine. They were agents for Kelly-Springfield trucks and they sold 25 3%-ton trucks at $3150 each. The gross profit on the transaction was 15 per cent. They They also sold eight delivery wagons (or $11(50 each. Those were Mb own manufacture. The regular list price for these was $2400. The department bought from them seven 5-passenger cars for $2750, which was the regular list price, leBS 10 p*5r cent. Flnnlly, lt bought one motor ambulance. This was a special order, the cost being $4500. The total sales of his firm was about $300,000 and tiho gross prof- Its about $30,000, or roughly 10 per cent. There were also somo accessories purchased amounting to about $30,000 on whioh tho profits were only ajbout 6 per cent. P IN BRITISH NAVY (Continued from Page One) craft to destroy any vessel *ln striking distance. "The time elapsed for its return to its base and the German admiralty gave it up: as lost. 'A recent Berlin telegram to the effect that a submarine (supposed to he the U21) was fired upon by a yacht in St. George's channel on Feb. 1, seems to prepare the way for a final acknowledgment tbat this submarine is no longer a part of tho German navy." WESTERN SENATORS Resolution Provides for Twenty-four for West—Effective at End of Present Parliament. (By Dally/News Leased Wire.) OTTAWA, March 29.—In the senate Hon. Mr. Lougheed moved the government resolution increasing representation in the senate by the bringing up ot the weBtern senatorial group to S4 and providing that the representation ot a province in the commons would not fall below the representation in the senate. ( This was largely to meet the caso of Prince Edward Island, which without it would have four senators and only threo commoners. Senator Bostock said he would give notice that in committee he would offer an amendment providing that the 'proposed changes in the senate shall not take effect until the end of the existing parliament. Mr. Lougheed said tho senate should accept the proposals as they came from the houBe. Senator Dandurand said the Imperial parliament would have to pass a measure to give effect to this resolution before the government could, act. The Canadian parliament waB nearlng dissolution. If the government accepted tho amendment it would lose no time and could concede a principle. In committee Senator Bostock moved his amendment, whidh was declared carried by 27 to 16. Tho $100,000,000 war appropriation bill was given second reading. SON-IN-LAW OF LATE ROBERT DUNSMUIR DEAD (By Daily Nows Leased Wire.) VANCOUVER, B. C March 29,— John Boyden, aged 84, died Saturday at Victoria. He was a son-in-law of tho lato Robert Dunsinuir and for many years was connected with the operation of tho Dunsmuiv mines on Vancouver island. Ho was at one time a member of the legislature for ■Nanalmo. SYDNEY A-i MONTEVIDEO. (By Dally News Leased Wlro.) MONTEVIDEO, March 29.—Tho Australian cruiser Sydney arrived hero today. Getting [Results in Dress does not necessarily mean large expenditure of money. But selection, good taste and economic skill will always win. With Easter only a few days away Dress and its accessories are l^F in every woman's mind. Corsets . 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Let it be "Swift's Premium" Ham or Bacon A few slices of this mild, delicately-cured ham or bacon—cooked to a tempting brown—served sizzling hot—here's a repast indeed I Never again will you want to go back to "ordinary" ham and bacon. "Swift's Premium" will win you for all time. There's a sweet, succulent tenderness about "Swift's Premium" ham andi bacon you find in no other brand. art W" TUESDAY/ MARCH 30, WIS '^8^^^^^ MM THREB \ SPORTING NOTES. Tho Ottawa Hockey club is the only club in the Kationnl Hookey association to show a balance on the credit side of the ledges for the past season. Air tho other clubs show heavy losses. Kenneth Powell, tamoustenhis player and hurdlor, and who represented England in tho last Olympic games, has been killed in action while fighting with a British regiment. The Pacific Coast Hockey league wlil draft six players from tho National Hockey nssocio 'on on account of the extra club which will bo included in the Pacific const league next season. Jim' Thorpo. one-tima| Olympic champion, has caught a regular place with the New Yortt Giants and is being usod as a clean-up hitter by McGraw.* The great and only "Newsy" Lalonde after holding up Canadiens for a largo salary failed to make good and was released after playing four games. Dummy Taylor, former pitcher for tho Now Tork Giants and the Buffalo International club, will bo ah umpire in tho Kansas State league for tho coming season and will uso a whistle to announce his decisions. The Chicago Whlto Sox paid $6.1,000 for Eddie Collins. This makes Collins tho highest priced ImBeball player in captivity. " Tho high school baseball team defeated a team from tho city on Saturday afternoon In a high scoring game. Footballers turned out in force at recreation pari: on Sunday morning for their Initial workout of tho season. . A practise game was played and prospects seem good for tho coming season. Over 30 players turned but and all wero glad of tho opportunity to get back Into the game. Pure - Delicious Healthful 111 1 I' II'" II "l1 "1"' 'II1'1 l©i*(5®A™ llllii?^4>#_^<_3». Buy Milk Produced in the West The Fraser River Valley, witli its green grass practically the year round, is one of the finest dairy districts in the world, and produces milk that is much superior to Eastern milk, both ln richness nud flavor. Duv IS, C. Milk because it has THE XATURAL FLAVOR of pure, rich, i'rosli cream. OLD TAN SHOES Dyed Black and HADE TO LOOK LIKE NEW Ladles' or Gents' Shoes Shlned. O. K. BARBER SHOP, A. L. Wilson. 603 Baker Street. Standard Furniture ny- C. J. CARLSON, Undertaker Undertakers Embalmers and Funeral Directors The finest and most up to date undertaking parlors and chapel tn Interior ol B.C. Lad}'attendant for women and children. Day Phone 80. Night pnone 252 and L64 The Original and Only Genuine Beware of Imitations Sold on the Merits of •Minard's Liniment News of MIS TAKES COUNT BEFORE OWEN II NEW YORK.—For the fourth timo, sinco ho won tho heavy-weight cham-l pionship . trom -Tim Jeffries, in 1910,' Jack Johnson will defend his pugilistic title at Havana, Cuba, -next Monday. On that date Jess Willard, tho moat formidable among tho whito aspirants; for tho world's premior ring honor, will meet the negro in what is scheduled as a 45-round battlo for the championship. In his long career as a pugilist, Johnson has novor faced an opponent of tho huge physical proportions of Wlllard. Because of this advantage In weight, height and roach, as well as the 10 years' dlfforonco In their ages, tho followers of "Wlllard hopo to see his youth and enduranco triumph over the superior boxing skill and ring experience of the champion. It is this meeting between tho master pugilist and gigantic novice tliat lends Interest and uncertainty to the battlo. Wlllard, shorn of his physical advantages, would be but a manikin in tho hands of the negro, who has learned every trick of boxing known in expert ring strategy during his many years In tho squared circle. Johnson's Ring Career Although Johnson's ring career anti- dates the present century by a fow months, his prowess ns a fighter did. not bring him into prominence in thej heavyweight division until ten years' ago and then his standings did not give much promise of Uie championship possibilities. At that tlmo he began meeting men of his own color, such as Sam McYey, Joe Jeannetto, Black BUI, Walter Johnson and others | Whom he defeated, in several instances decisively. His two winning battles with Joe Jeannetto at Baltimore and Sam Langford at Ghelsea, Mass., in 1906, however, demonstrated that ho would have to bo reckoned with by the best of the fighters, whlt.o'or colored, with championship pretensions in tho heavyweight class. I At. that time Jim Jeffries bad rotir-! ed from the ring, having handed tho title to Marvin Hart. Tommy Bums, by defeating tho latter nnd also Jack O'Brien, who claimed tlio championship, assumed Uie world's title In 1907. Johnson meanwhile was plodding along incidentally knocking out Folix and Lang in Australia and ending tho como back propensities of Bob Flt-simmons in two rounds at Philadelphia nnd an 11-round knockoilf* of Jim Flynn at San Francisco tho same year—1907. In December, 1908, Johnson had the bettor of Tommy Burns at Sydney, Australia, when tho police stopped Uie bout In tlio fourteenth round. This -placed the big Galveston negro right at tho top of his class and while no( one was willing to recognize him as tho world's title holdor, Johnson went right on fighting successfully, finishing up with the Knockout of Uio late Stanley Kotchol in 12 rounds at Cnlma, Cal., on Oct. 1G, 1909. Jeffries Gets In Limelight It was then that tho negro's pronounced ability and recognized cleverness Stung Jeffries into action. The big Callfornian's self-enforced retirement ended abruptly nnd Jeffries re- ontered the fistic arena to again de- feud tho title. This seemed to suit Johnson perfectly and tho great match for the world's championship was quickly arranged with the result thf.* Johnson scored a decisive victory over Jeffries at Reno, July 4, 1910. From that tlmo to tho present Johnson has been tho undisputed champion heavyweight of the world, During tlio pagt flvo years he has been called upon only three times to defend tho litre. His fight with Jim Flynn at. Las Uogas, Now Mexico, was stopped in the ninth round by the authorities and Johnson was declared the winner. Jn Paris, France, tho bout between the champion and Battling Jim Johnson waa called a draw and Inst year he gained tho referee's decision ovor Frank Moran in a 20-round bout, which also took placo ln Uio French capital. Jess Wlllard, who was born in Pottawatomie county, Kansas, 28 years ago, is a giant in stature, standing fully 6 ft. 6 in. without shoes, and when in good condition for a bout turns thc scale at 235 lbs. Four years ago ho was first seen in a ring fight, when ho lost on a foul to Louis Fink in tho tenth round of a bout at Sa- pulpa, Okla., but within bIx weeks from that time he knocked out Fink in threo rounds at Oklahoma City. Ho foi lowed up with flvo knockouts and two ten-round winning brackets, on points, during tho first year of fighting in public, 1911. Five knockouts and two no-declslon contests gavo him a clear record for 1912. Tho two no-edclsion bouts wero with Arthur Pelky and Luther Mc Carty in New York City and in each Wlllard had the better of 'his opponents. Tho big Kansan also scored two of his five knockouts in the oast at New York and Buffalo, his victims being Soldier Kearns and Sailor White. Out of the cloven fights in whicli lie took part In 1912 Willard lost only one. This was to Gunboat Smith in 20 rounds at San Francisco. Smith was tho best man that Wlllard had mot in Ills ring career, with the possible exception of Carl Morris, whom ho dofoated In a 10-round go at New York. Last year Willard met Torn McMahon In a 10-round no-decision bout and scored knockouts over Dan Dally in nlno round at Buffalo and Georgo Rodel in six \ rounds at At' ianta, Ga. Willard's powers of endurance are unquestioned but he lackR aggressiveness and skill. These disadvantages, however, may have been remedied hy strict attention to the coaching of his handlers and what he has learned from his sparring partners in training. He has three distinct advantages over Johnson In youth, height and reach, tho possession of which, combined with a splendid constitution, make Willard the most formidable opponent that has been matched against Johnson during his ontiro career lh the prizo ring. How They Stack Up Tho following table shows the rela* ttvo measurements of tho champion and challenger: Johnson. Willard. 38 age 214 lbs weight 1133 lbs. 6 ft. OVj in. ... holght fi ft. C in, 76 in reach 83M: In. 17 in neck 17% in, 15 in biceps 16 in. S In wrist 8% in. 13% in forearm 15 in. 42 in chest (normal) ... 4i% in. 45 In chest (extended) .... 17 In. Hfi in waist 37 In. 22% in thigh 26 In. 15 in calf 17 in". 9% in ankle 10 In, Thc All-Alaskan sweopstakes for dog loams, the ihlg sporting event of the north, will be held (it Nome April 14. The team» "Will cover a total -of 412 miles In the race. ■et Tips *** Huriffi^Helps by Alfred IKLane i_"_C - Send questioh^tO/Mrlii I Quest_o__^td._ cane of thisegaper H. A. D., Fall Creek, Wis. Some time ago you stated that firearms should bo cleaned from tho breech and never from tho muzzlo- Should all guns, rifles nnd revolvers be cleaned from the breech .only— that is, pulling only towards the muzzle, or only tho rifles, or did thls» havo refqronce to automatic shotguns, rifles and revolvers? You stated that tho guns might be injured. Please explain In what manner. Does it Injure the rifling or the automatic action? Ans. All shot guns, rifles and revolvers should be cleaned from thp breech where possible. Of course if it is not possible to clean from tho breech, why clean from the muzzle but be careful when cleaning from the muzzle that the rod does not rub against the bore, as in tlmo the bore will be onlargod slightly and tho accuracy wilt fall off somewhat. Ther* is also always a possibility of Uio rod slipping in the shooter's hand and denting or marring tho muzzle, Al) the automatic pistols can of course be cleaned from the breech as they aro easily taken apart. All solid frame revolvers must be cleaned from the muzzle, howover, all modern shotguns and rifles can of course be cleaned from tho breech. When I say "cleaned from tho breech," I mean thai whop the cleaning rod Is used it should be inserted at tho breech, pushed forward to the muzzle and pulled back again. H. A. L„ Indiana. ■ 1. Has the .22 long rifle a greater rango than the .22 long? Ans, The .22 long riflo has ft* greater range and Is more accurate than the .22 long. '■ 2. If your riflo shoots high when drawing a coarse bead, and you bav_ the rear Bight lowered to tho last notch, could I remedy this by flllnp tho groove a little deeper? Ans, This depends on how yoi sight your rifle. If you hold thu beat at the bottom of the notch, filing tin notch deeper will mako tho riflo shoti> lower. If you hold the bead so tha> tho top of the bond i.s level with th. top nf tho notch, then it will be necessary to file the notch deeper and nisi to file off the top of tho sigtit, whicl will have the effect of lowering th»- whole rear sight, thus making the rifle shoot lower. W. W. L„ Grayvillo, III. 1. Take an ordinary full choke sho* gun: Docs tho shooting of BB or buckshot Injure the barrel? Ans. The standard factory loaded buckshot or BB shot load may b- used In a full ehoko shotgun without injury. 2. What. Is tho speed of tho shot from such a gun, using smokoless powder? Ans. The velocity Is just under 900 ft. per second. 3. What Is tbo usual speed of flight of wild geose, wild duck and quo.Il? Ans. Tho averago gooso flies at 110 ft per second. Ducks vary accord ing to species, tho slowest being th* spoon hill, which averages about 70 ft. por second, and the fastest, the Blue Winged Teal, which .files 180 ft per second. Quail average 7fi ft. per second. These are the figures nd quoted from Charlos Asklns .In his hook- "Tho American Shotgun." Bombardier Knocked Out In Tenth Round Before 4500 Fan, In London Opera Home, (By DaJly Nows Loased wire.) LONDON, Maroh 29.—Prank Moran, American heavyweight, who balls trom Pittsburg, knocked out the English champion, Bombardier WellB, in the tenth round before 4500 spectators ln tbe London opera houso tonight. Moran sent a right to Wells' jaw and the English champion tell flat on Ills faco, quiet as a dead man. Tho crowd which bad, watched Wells' clevor boxing enthusiastically Roomed stunnod, then cheers burst forth nnd Wells' seconds lifted his prostrate farm and carried it ovor the ropes. In the first round Moran outfought and outgeneraled the Englishman, but In tbe seoond Wells seemed to regain his* nerve and from then nnt.il the knockout, fought a cleaner and more scientific battle, although Moron's blows seemed to do the greater damage. Tho Ipecond round went to Wells on nolnts: In tbo third honors were even, but Wells had tho advantage in tlio fourth.. Both men were now 'bleeding over the left eye. Again In the fifth Wells' superiority was marked, but Moran shaded' him in the sixth and beforo the eighth was over Wells was bleeding profusely and appeared to bo tired, whilo Moran Was smiling and confident. In tho tenth Wells Blipped and Moran put a vicious right to tho jaw, which sent Wells sprawling on his back. Ho lay until the count of six and then roso liDStondily, while the crowd roared. As Wells got to his feet Moran Bent another llrfitnlng "Ight lo the jaw, and tho Englishman took tlio count. Tho bout wns a 20-round match for a purse of $3500. METHOD SIS WLL PLAY ANGLICANS Church Teams Play at Y. M. C. A, Tonight at 3:16—Crucial Game of League What promises, to bo one of the most exciting and closely contested basketball games of the season will be played at the Y. il. C. A. this evening at Sift, when the Methodists will clash with tho Angllcnns In tho crucial game of the church league series. A win for tho Methodists would put the league oh ico for them but they will linvo to piny thoir hardest, every minute of the gnme as the Anglicans will take tho floor with a bettor lineup than they havo played this aenaon. The Methodists got away with the last game hy ono point but only after playing threo or- four mlnutos overtime. Tho iVtrithodtflta will play their usual line-up, whilo the Anglicans will be strengthened by the addition of li. Corbould, a former Toronto basketball player. The teams will line-up as follows: Anglicans—C 1_. Armbrister (capt.), A. C. Rome, giumls; P. C. Bland, contra; B. Corbould, A. K. Oraham, forwards. Methodists—R. Muuror, H. Nagle, forwards; B. S. Turner (capt.). e< tro: A. J.. Godfrey, A. C. Emory, guards. The remaining games of the church league, Presbyterians vs. Methodists and Presbyterians vs. Anglicnns will also be played this week, probably on Thursday and Saturday nights. ARROWHEAD TENNIS CLUB HAS SMALL DEFICIT (By Dally News Leased "Wire.) ARROWHEAD, B. C\, March 2D.—A meeting of the Arrowhead Tennis club was held Wednesday evening. Rev. Mr. Phillips wns in tho chair. Reports for last year were rend by the secretary and showed that owing lo heavy expenditures for now court and accessories tho club had a deficit of J27.8G. Tho following officors wore elected: President, R. 8. (Sullivan; vice-president, H. H* Davies; secretary-treasuror, C. E. Dawson; executive committee, Misses 13. Peterson and L. Smith and Messrs. Coopor, Phillips and J. Kirk. It was decided to hold a whist drive on Easter Monday, BRITISH FOOTBALL. (Canadian Associated Press.) LONDON, Marcli 30,—football results yesterday were: First league—Blackburn 2, Bradford 1; Sheffield United 0, Manchester Jlty 0 Liverpool 2, Newcastle 2. Second league—Fulham 3, Lincoln 1. PRAIRIE PUGS FIGHT DRAW (By Dally News Leased Wire.) WINNIPEG, March 2ft.—In a 12- round bout that was rather disappointing owing to neither boxer mixing It enough, Abo Attetl of Winnipeg nnd Eddie Franks at Mooso Jaw, two featherweights, fought to a draw here tonight. ' MORAN KNOCKS OUT WELLS IN TENTH ROUND (By Dally Newa Leasee Wire.) LONDON, Mareh 20.—Frank Moran of Pittsburg knockod out Bombardier Wells, the English heavyweight, In tho tenth round of tliolr 20-round match h.ro tonight. The importance of reserve strength and puro . blood ol Ibis period cum* U 0T8ft»Hni*le- and Nuui-'i pn* bouriihmottttn Scott'a EmuUian t-^ |«pwti I kit rt-fo»tih thstwnri.cfc»s 1 lh* blood, vtrongthM* tho benu and inviu-or-to Iho wholo inton. PAjru'ei'om eiwrywAM* wttcWtr ft, M ia frtss from Hmtmful Drug*. i -i _______,! iMi. UA SIR JOHN FRENCH DISCUSSES SI Shows Ns Signs of Strain of Campaign— Talk. Freely of Retreat From Mom. Frederick Palmar, who la at the front In France for the Associated Press, sends tho following despatch: BRITISH HEADQUAIRTERS IN FRANCE.—It was In Uie drawing room of the house ln whloh he makes his office that Field Marshal Sir John French, commander-in-chief of the British expeditionary forces on the continent, received the correspondent today and discussed the military situation. Beforo tho conversation was over the British commander, nnawor* Ing question concerning the result of the wnr, said: "Indeed tliere Is no doubt ot the outcome. I was never so confident of victory as I am today, I am as confident as Gen. Grant was when ho took command of the army of the Potomac. He kept at lt and so shall we." On a long table bofore the British commander were a numbor of maps and reports. Otherwise the man who directs the operations of the British army In. Franco appeared completely dissociated from tho details or the deferent army departments, situated In other parts of tho town. It was to be observed, however, that tho heads of the departments roport. to Field Marshal Frenoh Immediately upon a telephone request. Looking younger than his photographs mako him appear, ready and alert, Sir John showed no signs of the strain of tbo last eight months as he stood before his open grato fire and talked of his campaign and tho war. The Retreat From Mont. "What were tho most important contributing factors making your retreat from Mons secure ovor overwhelming odds," Sir John was nsked. "The dogged tenacity of our little regular army, which contested overy foot of thn ground as wo fell back," was the answer. "Not once did our soldiers lose* heart. They understood that we were not defeated hut making n strategic retreat before heavy odds nnd thnt all tho punishment whicli they could 'nfllct on tho enemy hy a cool and stubborn resistance from point to nolnt was no less valuable to the ultimate object than if they wero advancing. Their confidence lhat their turn to take tho offensive would como remained unshaken. The next in Im- nortnnce wns tho work of our cavalry i'n its aggressiveness and alertness In preventing tho cavalry of tlio enemy from getting around us. Our cavalry established a decided superiority over that ot the enemy, which wns of vllal assistance." "And what to you wns the most critical moment of all your campaign In France?" wns tho next question put to Sir John French. Ono would not have boen surprised lt ho hnd said when his reserves wero practically oxhausted In tho battles of Ypres aud Armcnt lores to save tho channel Jiorts. His answor hadc-hnr- iieteristie promptness aud decisiveness. "On the retreat from Mons to lia Catcall we were in the open country, and In n very dangerous position, and the Gorman am.bltlon lor the annihilation of our littlo army might hnve been renllzed if our cavalry had not been equal to ils task of covering Iho ranks of our steady, disciplined regulars." Compares Jackson to Cromwell. Few Americans probably aro as familiar with the campaigns of the civil war as is Sir John. He has mado a thorough study of thein, and from them he has drawn lessons which he has found helpful in France. He mentioned Stonewall Jnek60n. "To me 3on. Jackson wns more like Cromwell than any other leader of history," said the British commandor; "a heroic, martial figure, whoso wonderful career came to tho happy close a soldier desires in the hour of victory. ; havo followed all his marches and battles with unflugglng admiration. He hnd the religious exaltation of Cromwell, his dash and determination, and his rondy strategy and genius of 'nspirlng his troops with his own Indomitable spirit of energy. "But of all your commanders, Robert 1.. Lee, In his patience, his resources, his poise, his soundnoBs of ludg'ment, and his possession of the qualities of high command in all emergencies Is foremost, in my opinion." "A good deal has been said about the novel conditions which trench warfaro in this war has dovoloped," was the next thing said by the correspondent. "Hns It changed tho qualities required of a soldier?" "No," ho roplled; "human nature -emains the name, and It Is the man who given and takes thc blows, what- >ver the nature of his weapons. Courage, discipline and tenacity are still he dominant elements of success." Infantry Still Supreme. "And the guns; it has been repeat- idly stated lhat. this has become a war of artillery." "I think there has been an Incllna- Ion to exaggerate the Importance of irtlllory,'' Sir John answered. "No loubt of tho threo arjns, nrtlllory has ncreased in relative importance. It may take a dozen shells to get one man and one bullet will get one man. The weapons which decide the day are the rifle aiid tho machine gun, and the Infantry Is still thfe queen of battles.". As a soldier speaking of his enemy, Sir John Frehch was far from depreciating the fighting qualities of the Germans. To the troopB of Emperor William he paid a soldier's chivalrous tribute.. "But thoy are no greater than other soldiers," he Bald. "I attribute their valor and their well disciplined cohesion to the fact that from the cradle they are taught discipline and to worship their emperor and the fatherland and that lt in their duty to die for the fatherland when their eraporor commands." "As to the conduct of the Germans, Is lt as bad as reported?" was asked of Sir John. "Have thoy consistently broken the rules* ot civilized warfare?" For the first timo the British genernl hesitated beforo speaking, Evl- dontly as a soldier ho wished to be entirely just to his enemy. "Yos," ho replied, "in many instances their conduct hns been bad, very bad; I know that it has been." This declaration was mnde with firm conviction. / "But it has varied. It has seemed to depend upon tho commanders. If a commander approves of outrages they occur. Yes, in the main, Ger- man conduct, depends on the character ot tho Gorman generals." WHAT THE "DEAD MAN" DID Pte, D. Lightfeot of the 3rd Wor- cestors says: "If I nm ablo to tell my own story It is not the fault of tho powors that be. No man has been knocked about by them so much as I have heen. At the present time I can't say whether I nm alive or dead, with the regiment or missing. Last month my wl'e was advised that I had died In hospital at Havre, and waB burlod there. My grave may be seen with thnt of others. Two days later Bhe was informed that I had recovered and was back with my company, but thore was no explanation of how a dead mnn could recover. I expect that's one of the secrets that tho censor won't let out. By tho same post she got a letter from rae announcing my arrival at Liverpool, where I was In hospital. When I got homo nt last I found a letter from the war office telling mo thnt I was 111 in No. 12 general hospital, Havre. I ! shudder to tliink what will happen to me next. I had enough adventures out there without these strange ones. I was burled In the trenches twice and captured by the Germans once. When captured I managed to hide a knife in my puttees, but this was taken from me. I was taken to a trench where there was a sergeant and 12 British soldiers who had been captured. Our hands wero tied behind our bucks and our feet were tied 'with ropes. While our captors were enjoying their wine we wero left at the bottom of tho trench. I managed to get a bayonet and riflo that had fallen from the top of the trench and by working my hands up and down cut the cords on the bayonet edge. I quickly released the others; and at thc end of tho trench I brought down the German sentry by vaulting on his back. He shouted, 'Don't kill me I'll go with you.' And ho did." FIVE OUT OF ONE HUNDRED SURVIVED Company of S=afoi*ths Was Caught in Wood and Annihilated. The 2nd Seaforth have been In tlio trenches for nearly five months nnd one day C company, over WO In number, wns caught In a wood by the onemy, only five of them being left alive. One of the survivors is Pte. Seth Inglis, brother of John Inglis of Owen Sound, who was hurt. He was detailed as an officer's servant at Gen. Sir John French's headquarters. "The Germans havo still bags of ammunition, but not as much as the allies," aays Pte. Inglis In a letter to IiIb brother. "Tbo Germans hnve to stand 10 times as much shelling as we do. It Is a wonder thoy stick out. The troops are very bright, considering the awful hardships, and a bloke who stays at homo Is the best off, but that will never win the war. As tho Frenchman says: 'It is very nice hon tor come right, but home for stay is nicer hon.' Quito right, too." Another .brother, Corp. W. K. Inglis, in writing from Indln snys thnt he volunteered t0 go to tho front, but the government decided not to let any railway men who wero reservists leavo their work. The cost ot living In India has gone up. Scotch Bakery Next time you want really dainty sandwiches try our Sandwich Bread. It costs no more, so why not have the best? We are taking orders now for Hot Cross Buns. Let, us havo yours early. T. W. Ledingham PHONE 87, Nelson Steam Laundry FRENCH DRY CLEANING AND DYEING Dealers for the White Company Motor Cars and Trucks. Automobiles for hire any hour day or night—pas- sengers, baggage and light freight. Nelson Steam Liundry PAUL NIPOU, M.nager P.O. Box 48 Tel. 146 J. A. MacKinnon Wholesale and Retail Tobaccos. Proprietor Trail's Popular Billiard and Fool Hall. TRAIL. B. C. WeUUnboxTHe "Radnor" anewArrow April iBCOUAR Spring Planting Will Soon Be Here Roses, Shrubs, Shade Treos, Garden Plants, Vegetable Plants, all kinds of Fruit Trees and Berry Bushes. Write for catalogue. Frache Bros. Florists and Nurserymen, Grand Forks, B.C. THORPE'S i__ ^ DRINKS I Our aim is to please. A trial will be convincing. TheHume Barber Shop THURMAN'S Carry a full line of all High-Grade Tobaccos and BBB Pipes. Try a tin of Thunnan's Mixture. THURMAN'S CIGAR STORE OUR BUSINESS IS GROWING A No. 1 Roses, Trees, Shrubs and Vines ALL VARIETIES AND KINDS—FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL Owing to conditions, which during the past year have made iib all sit up and tako notice, wo find ourselves with n fine large stock on hand and a compelling preaiuro to reduce prices. As two and two make four, superior stock and bona fide low prices sell goods. Don't take our word for lt but send for price list. EVERYTHING FOR THE GARDEN, ORCHARD AND LAWN Dominion Nursery and Orchards Co. 2184 FOURTH AVENUE W. VANCOUVER, B.C. The Rungs in the Ladder of Success Are Too Weak to Hold the Man Who Stands Still on' Them Too Long Thai*, it truth ih thb above quotation. Daily we moot those who have "stood still too long" and ware therefore deprived of the success they oould havo a eh loved. The man of today r.an not afford to stand still and expect to prosper—his first and beat move should be to advertise in a medium of known merit whloh will be his most successful salesman, Try a little want ad now. PUBLICITY SHOULD BE PUT TO ITS BIGGEST TEST WHEN THE NEED IS BIGGEST—and the man who aota upon that principle will find that hla growth and business expansion may be realized NOW. just ae suroly aa in times of profound world-peace, When you place a want ad in the Daily News romember you are addressing an audience of ovor 20.000 people. Imagine if these peoplo were standing before you what a groat deal of work and effort you would put into your address. This It really the situation when you plaoe a want ad in The Daily News. It has over 5,000 daily subscribers and covers the Kootenay and Boundary distriot as well as tho City of Nelson. >«mr fooii w %U Batfr Jtetos CD* fflaaj? j£tuj» Published every morning except Bnnday by The News Publishing Company, Limited, Nelson, B.C., Canada. ROBB SUTHERLAND, "' Editor and Manager. Business letters should be addressed and cheques and money orders made payable to Tho Nowa Publishing Company,, Limited, and in no case to individual members of the staff. Advertising rate cards and sworn detailed statements of circulation matled on request, or may bo seen at the offices of any advertising agency recognized by the Canadian Press Association. Subscription rates BO cents per month; $2.50 for six months; 15 per year,. TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 1915 ELECTORS DO NOT WANT CHAOS AT LEGISLATURE. A. it. Johnson, Libertil candidate In Nelson, does not appear'to have definitely decided whether his party's "policy", drawn up In 1012 is morels- a "scrap of .paper" or a. document, binding upon the candidates of tho party. A few days ago he opposed the "Votes for Women" plank which the platform contains. Last, night he said at lift*, opening of an address lhat he and his parly believed in the Liberal platform "First, last, and all the time," and fchen concluded by expressing direct 'pnd definite opposition to provisions* of tho platform regarding the contrjbl of liquor. Wiat Is Mr. Johnson's position? Doesvlie support tho Liberal platform of thi*fee years ago or is he trying .to develop one that Is all his own? Tho public cannot be expected1 to place confidence in a party whose candidates and lenders have been un* table Co agree upon the party platform beforo going before the electors and appealing for their voles. The electors mill not. willingly run the risk of transferring this chaos of ideas from the outer shades of opposition to tho legislature at. Victoria. WORLD WILL SHUDDER GERMANY'S ACT. AT been careful to bind itself to ueltllier policy. Mr. Johnson appears to have given the Workmen's Compensation act, which has ibeen brought down for pas- sago *at the next session of the house, very little consideration. lie stated last night it, should contain a provl. sion for compensation for tlioso suffering from "leading." Tho act contains that provision. It provides for compensation for industrial diseases as well ns for accidents. Lead poisoning is ono ol" the diseases speclflcal- ly mentioned. The Liberal plank regarding a "White B. C." is simply an endorsement of tlio policy which the provincial government has followed consistently for years. Mr. Johnson also on- dorses the liquor legislation of the government. As far as the non-partisan civil service plant*: is concerned the views of the [Liberal party in opposition aro opposed to Its practise vthen in power. Tho public will judge of the sincerity or that plank in the platform. The Liberal platform of 1012 upon which the party is now asking the support of tho peoplo *is lacking in a positive, definite policy for the development and administration of the province except in the clauses which, in effect, endorse the policy of the present government, At New York—iKew Tork, Liverpool. At Liverpool—St. Louis, New York. At Copenhagen—United Stntos, New York. At Havre—iNIaBara, New York. At Genoa—(Montevideo, New York. The destruction by German submarines of two British passenger steamers with the loss of 150 lives is a deed of cold-blooded murder whicli will send a shudder of horror throughout, the civilized world. 'Male and female passengers and members of th*3y,/*jrews of the vessels were'■•deliberately "hurled into eternity with li callous disregard for hunuinlty wbleu has seldom been equalled, oven by the Germans. The atrocious act gives Germany no shadow of excuse. The passengers and crew of one ship were not allowed time lo disembark before the torpedo, fired from a few yards range, accomplished its work; in the other case shells were fired al. the men and women as they were pulled away from their sinking ship. Great Britain will not retaliate by murdering German women, children and other non-combatants. But. when tho time comes for tho final settlement, a terrible penalty, which the whole German nation will be called on to pay, must, he exacted. EMPHASIZES WEAKNESS OF LIBERAL PLATFORM. Discussion of the Liberal platform ot 1012, .which was formulated and adopted before the last provincial election, serves but to emphasize tho fact that Hie Liberal party in this province is without a constructive policy for the administration and development of British t'olumbla to offer In place of that of Sir Richard .McBride. At a meeting last night A. M. Johnson, Liberal candidate in Nelson, spoke on tails platform. Ho referred le the land and timber questions, to government ownership of coal mines, to workmen's compensation legislation,* oriental Immigration, the public ownership of utilities, control ot liquor, systems ot registry of land titles and a uon-partlsmi civil service. ..Liberal criticism ot the government, on. the land question depends mainly upon the contention that, the land has been given over .to speculator to the exclusion of actual settlers nud to tiie detrimeut or the agricultural industry. The enormous increase iu the agricultural output in this province in rectiut year* aud.Vjft 'act that at this time approximately! 8,400,000 awes of surveyed land are being held by the government lor tue pre-empttir give convincing proof that Ihe farm development policy of the McBride government, has been effective and that .Uie acreage ot laud which awaits the settler is vastly, in excess of the demand from, that source. Tha Liberal plank concerning the timber resources of the pioviuce Is behind the times. The problem hao been disposed of by legislation which is already in effect The Liberal ptouta regarding government operation ot coal mines and public ownership ot publlo utilities are vote-catching proposals whose sincerity is opened to doubt by the fact that ln one' case there Is a proviso ''Wherever practicable andi nooes- sary," and in the other, "If ln the publlo Interest." The Liberal party has The sympnthy of all Canadians will go out to Sir Itobert Borden in the bereavement which he has suffered in the death of his mother at Grand Pre, K. S. "The czar sent, out soldiers, not pillagers, to right for him" are the words of an inscription found by the Germans on the wall of a room In which a. Russian soldier had 'been hanged by command offils officers because he had heen found-gitflty of pillage, Thus does "ba.rliarotjs''yRussia rebuke "kill* tured" Germaniy'..^ The members of the Xew York stock exchange are reported to liave voted to keep the market open on Good Friday. Noone will now jdeny the fnr-reaohing effects of the war. The decision will go down in history as the first occasion upon which the stock brokers have of their own free will refused a holiday which was offered them. Canada is to keep 50,000 men on the firing line. With that, number of soldiers in action a steady stream of reinforcements will lie required to keep the force up to strength. The Dominion will havo little difficulty In supplying the number"or nu*n rpquirotl and will without hesitation increase bhe number iu the trenches to 75,000 it* the war orrice is prepared to accept them. i>$imi-t-&i>ii*sm<i^iim&&s>w i> it WHAT THE PRESS IS SAYING. it i-iimim-ii&?>i>i>st<m#&H-$«^ The Comprehensive Kaiser Those who formerly defended tho kaiser arc now convinced that, he ia it reminder of Cain, Herod, Nero, Attila, Surnjuh Dowlah and the man who slaps yuu un tho hack; all rolled into one.—Montreal Daily -Mall, A Home Summing-up Mr. Bourassa does not support cheerfully any contradiction and ho has even gross and plentiful Injuries for any who da.rc tn contradict hint. Unhappily for a man of his talent, in his frequent moment nf irritation he lakes liberties witli the truth. He has tho habit nl oratorical exaggeration, L'Action Socinle. Frills Don't Count "Oh, hell! What docs that matter?" exclaimed the Prince of Wales, on duty in tho trenches, to ati adjutant who explained lo him that a letter from a soldier was nut. addressed according to court etiquette. Two centuries ago my Uncle Toby recorded the distressing fact that "our armies swore tcr rlbly in Flanders." There's something in the lad; he may turn out to be a chip of his grandfather,—New York Sun. Unconquerable The habit of never beint,' whipped, of always keeping .up the fight—that is the quality of the si-eat leader. The man who never, admits defeat is the man the world has to take into account. Time and again the foes he is fighting may think they ha.ve him down. Hut before they know it he Is on his feet sounding the advance. Such a mon molda events. Ho helps create the new heavens and the new' earth of the prophet's vision. A mighty force of the unlvorso is, the unconquerable soul!—Kansas City Star. STEAMER ARRIVALS. CANADA'S WAR MIS PASSED (Continued fpom Page Q"e>_ THE WEATHER. «> Nelson ...,< Victoria . .|,.i..-.*,. Kamloops Brittle ford Calgary ■ .. . Moose Jaw .....'. Winnipeg ■.. Parrv Sound Ijoudoii Montreal fit. John . . Vancouvor Edmonton Princo Albert .... Medieino Hat .... Itpffinn , I'ort Arthur Toronto ,. Ottawa ....I...' .. Quebec Halifax Mill. Max 40 49 •49 50 ■12 (10 IB ■l'l . 2R 4(1 12 89 « 2(1 ft 20 S 24* 22 24. 211 14 48 r.o 2*5 4-1 12 4ft 28 4(1 IB 211 2 2S 14 24 .14 20 20 .11 81) .',0 DEAT S OF CIVILIANS (Continued from Page One) second class passengers and 40 of the crew of the Falaba. were eaved. Pour ot the passengers and four of the crew are reported killed n.nd 61 passengers and 4.1 nf the crew are missing. Scene Was Awful. CARDIFF, Wales, March 30.—The quartermaster of the Falaba, desorib* Ing the scenes of the destruction, of the Bteamer, said: "All on board helped splendidly in the rescue work. There were eight women on board. Ono of them, who fell overboard, I grabbed. Two other women who refused to leave the ship were drowned. The scene was awful, with scores of people struggling In the water owing to the overturning of the hoats. The submarine was in the midst of them and I saw at. least 20 men on It. They stnoii and laughed, the brutes. "('apt. Davis was on the liner when it sank. I pulled him into our .boat with a boathook. Poor fellow, he was alive then, but. he expired immediately afterward, Our small boat was within 20 yards of the submarine when It fired and I saw tho torpedo's propeller as it. went- on its deadly journey." One of Ihe Falaba passengers said that when the submarine ordered the Piisseugers to lake to the boats the boats were lowered immediately and the passengers werr- served with lifebelts, hut no one was allowed to fake any personal effects. "Then followed a. horrlhln scene," said the passenger. "Some of tho hoats wen* swamped and the occupants thrown into the sea. Sevoral were drowned almost immediately. Barely 10 minutes after wc received thn order to leave thc ship I heard a report and saw the vessel heel over. The Germans bad actually fired a torpedo at it at a range of about 100 yurds, when a largo number of passengers, the captain and other officers were still distinctly to be seen aboard.'' Saw Torpedo Bubbles. All Ibe passengers and officers say that, the submarine fired a torpedo, but. all the bouts were lower nud while many persons wero still aboard the steamer. One of tbe officers said: "1 was sitting on a boat, which was suspended frnni the davits and was waiting for Iwo women passengers when another officer shouted 'Look out,' and 1 saw the bubbles marking the track ot a torpedo. "There was a tremendous crash and the boat fell from tiho davits nnd turned over, throwing the passengers nnd crew into the ley water. The water was frightfully cold and there were many who died from exitosure." COLD 8TORAGE. The teacher of a certain country school was making a report to the superintendent. "And did 1 undoratand you to say," asked he, "that SO per cent of your pupils aro foreigners?'1 "Oh, no," wub the reply; "there are not 50 per cent, of pupils iu the whole school." "Why don't you knit something for the war sufferers?" "I am knitting something," replied young Mrs. Tor- kin . "What Is lt?" "Well, I thought they were going to bo mitten's, but I forgot to put the thumbs In, so I'll have to mako them a pair of sooks." Teacher—Yes, tho ruler of Russia Is called the czar. Now, what is the ruler of Germany called? Young Bill—Please, miss, I know what mo father called him, but I don't like to tell you. EASTER EXCURSIONS J No Gifts May Be Sent to Front, Vienna Also Decides—Weather Hampers Army Movements (By Daily News Leased Wire.) VKN1CE, March 20, via London, 8:47 p.m.—Despatches to Budapest newspapers say that the battle is raging with undiminished violence in the Uszok pass anil to the west. The difficulties-experienced by tbe troops be' cause of the conditons are said to be enormous. Although the weather is warmer* snow still lies on lhe ground to a depth of several feet, rendering the movements of the troops and transport of ammunitions hard. The Russians, the despatches say, have concentrated greatly Increased forces in the Uzsok passes and, aided by continual reinforcements, maintain their positions. Tbo correspondent of the Anap says these attacks have been successfully repulsed. The Austrian minister of railways announces tbat no Easter excursion trains will bo run. The Austrian wnr offieo bas declined to nccedo to tbo public demands that facilities be given them to send Easter gifts to tbe troops ot. the front, .declaring tbat tho weather and traffic conditions render such a parcel post servlco impossible. WHITE STAR LINER CHASED 40 MILES BY SUBMARINE (By Dally News Leased Wire.) LIVERPOOL, March 20. — Tha Whito Star steamer Arabic, New York to Liverpool, was chased by a Gorman submarine in the Irish soa, so passengers reported on arrival here. For 40 miles the Germans vainly attempted to get close enough to Bhoot a torpedo but tho Arabic's speed enabled her .to escape. '..;., rived at 'because of tho general stato of tho I'lnanoos of the country. Hon. George P. Graham said that this discussion had mado It clear that thc government was moro directly responsible fOr tho expenditure of the war vote than It was for a regular departmental appropriation. Ho wont on to speak of tho Imputation that the manufacturers hud in many cases to deal wltb tho .government, through middlemen. Ho said thai tho manufacturers i tr whom lm held no brief, bad- been called upon to do a groat deal of prompt and extraordinary, work. Thoy had done thnt work well. He knew of some who had spenl largo sums of money on plants lo furnish supplies for the government and for ihe allies. This wns a. testing time for the manufacturers of Canadn. and what they did would materially affect thn future of Canada's national industries. Cer- ain statements hnd been mado which might ln]uro tho manufacturers and thero had been imputations that manufacturers had found it necessary to deal with tho government through a third party. Deals Direct for Supplies. Sir George Foster said that he could join in the sentiment expressed by Mr. Graham that, the manufacturers and producers had evidenced a disposition to make use of tho present occasion to represent Canada at its best. They liad been anxious to do it. and tbey bad co-operated in> doing it. As to the employment of middlemen be could speak ns regwrds his own department and he could say that bo had dealt directly with the original producers. When ho had received an order for 400,000 blankets for the French government he bad got into touch with1 evory mill -In the country that could mako blankets. Many persons had come to him asking for specifications nnd his first question had always heen "What mill do you represent?" If they did not represent a mill be had no further dealings with them. This, he said, was tho practise of bis department and he believed that was the desire.of the other ministers He would say.'hdwevcr, that there might bo certain articles in which it would be necessary .to deal through a middleman. Mr. Graham said that tho Information given by Sir George Foster wns interesting luit he was afraid it did not inswer his question. Did tho prime minister, the acting premier, or any member of tbe government havo correspondence with the Canadian Mdnu- 'acturerK' association or any of its officers lri regard to the manner in which contracts were bolng let with particular reference! to the fact that manufacturers were compelled In many instances to do business with the government through a third party? Sir George replied that so far ns he could recollect there* had been no such ommulilcation. If it had como it would have pone tffxhe premier probably, Tho premier was absent at present 'from a cause whicli all deplored but he, would be. able lo answer lhat question on- bis return. Mr. Graham called attention to tho fact tbat bis question had reference to any member of tile government. He asked if Sir George would mako a note of the quest ion and have the paper laid on the table of tho house. Sir George answered that he would call tho matter to the attention ot the premier and if there were any such correspondence and if it were not confidential it would bo -brought down. More Aid for Belgium Later? A, K. Maclean said Hint Canada's contribution to tiie Belgian relief fund had been only -jr.OO.OOO, some of the provinces having given that much, He thought the federal .government should give on a larger scale. Sir George said t'he government, like the opposition, had tho deepest sympathy and solicitude for Belgium. In addition to the vote of §50,000 tho people of Canada had made largo contributions ln money and goods. Ho thought tliat when the war was over a second phase of the Belgian situation would he reudbed, .one which, would not appeal so largely to the peoplo of the world. Belgium would require -money for rebuilding and It was a question if it would not ho better to wait until then before, giving additional assistance. J*. II. Sinclair snid Hint the Belgians still havo to eat three meals a day. Ho hoped that the Indemnity to bo collected from Germany would bo sufficient to build up the country. He said, that Canada had really not given anything .because the. Intercolonial railway had charged over (50,000 for tho .shipment of Belgian goods which other railways had carried free. Mr. Cochrane said that the monoy camo out of tho pockets of the people anyway. The goods were carried free so far as the Belgians wero concerned.' More if It Is Needed. Hon. Frank Oliver wanted to know it tho $100,000,000 vote represented tho full measure of Canada's proposed assistance to the mother country. "I would say that If moro is required moro will bo given," said Sir George Foster. Mr. Oliver said thnt. tho (60,000,000 voted in August was to maintain- 50,000 mon for six months. Therefore (100,- 000,000 would not keep 100,000 men in the field for one your. After the discussion had.gone on for some, time the minister of militia explained that the Idea was to keoo 60,000 Canadians In the field throufi.i- out tho year if necessary. If the ,var office decided that this number would bo Increased, say, to 75,000, moro money would be required. Mr. Oliver said that this statement was satisfactory, when the wnr broke out. be said, many men llvt-ig in tho Edmonton distriot had sold their farms and gone to Edmonton to enlist. Thoro Ihey got but scant consideration from tbo military authorities. Many of them walked tho streets until thoy become stranded. These men should hnvo 'been enlisted earlier. Tho government should make up Its mind Jus* what II, waa going to do and do lt. Gen, Hughes In reply sold that Mr. Oliver represented a district which was nninue. Edmonton elty was tho recruiting po|nt t0T B jar(- district lying beyond. A lnrge number of magnificent men bad come In when war broke, out and a.fine regiment was raised, a|so a squadron of cavalry but all the volunteers could not bo taken at that time. Tho war appropriation hill was then ■fad »third time. DOMINION 1ST CASE IS OPENED Nothing to Suggest That Directors Who Are Sued Have Been Guilty of Criminal Acts. (By Daily Nows Leased Wire.) VANCOUVBK, 11. C, March 20.— The first round in the misfeasance proceedings instituted by Liquidator Andrew Stewart against tho termor directors of the Dominion Trust, company was fought, out in supreme court chnmhera this morning .beforo Chlof Justice Hunter. The next -round is to ho fought a month hence. In the meantime Joseph Martin, K.C!., Is to furnish the exact particulars upon whicli Iho liquidator based his chargos against, each particular defendant, tbo proceedings are taken to make the directors make good losses to the best of their ability. Mr. Martin expects to gel, judgments of rhout $t,- 000,00ft against each of tha director*. Counsel for tho liquidator made an interesting statement. "So far as these proceedings havo gone," said Mr. Martin, "I havo seen nothing to suggest that, any of these directors has beon guilty of criminal acts. I state that because of suggestions from the newspapers of criminal proceedings. Wo charge them with broaches of trust of a kind that involves no moral discredit. So far as 1. can seo none of tho Vancouver men have done anything intentionally wrong. They have been guilty of only neglect. "Serious losses havo arisen owing to their total and complete failure to act as directors. They allowed the lato managing director to deal with this company and its securities as if tliey were liis own property. These defendants are all men of high standing in the community and it is a painful duty for me to have to proceed against, men who are so prominent in our business and social life. I would be relieved if it were possible for them to answer the charges and every means will .be placed at the disposal of counsel to assist them to meet lhe charges." Took Deposits Illegally. "The charges are fourfold,"' said Mr. Martin, who proceeded to narrate tho history of the company's charter. He pointed out. Ihnl. though the Dominion charter granted in 1012 gnve no power to accept deposits and the clause added In the, provincial char- tor of 1012 had been objected to by tho minister of justice at. Ottawa and struck out by the provincial legislature ,in 1014, the company without protest from the directors had gone on accepting deposits up to Ihe day it closed its doors. .Mr. Martin said lhat on Nov. 18, 1012, tho directors passed a resolution "handing over to Arnold full power to conduct the operations of the company without consulting the board at. all. I tlilnlk I may go so far as to say that after that day the directors had nothing to do with the conduct of the, compnny. Arnold wns nil-powerful. The officials who were designated, lo sign checks and documents with him wore under his authority and it they refused: to fix the seal they would have been dismissed by hlm. The directors did nothing to understand anything Hint, was going on. That, in fact, is their* defense as 1 understand ii. Ihnl. Ihey knew nothing. "Arnold went, on with bis roalesiate speculations. Tho directors did not bother their heads to look after the affairs of the. company, -None of the li'nnsactions'tbat ruined the company were passed on by (he advisory .board until alter thoy had beon put through by Arnold, Then be had the hoard ratify them. He had authority lo draw nut the whole of the company's money and wo can show that. a,t times be had: drawn as much as {160,000 to lie used in his private speculations. "One property ho bought for $270,- 0(io he made the Dominion Trust company trustee of and a (150,000 mort- gago at 5 per cent a month was regularly paid out of the company's funds. We say that tlio directors were guilty of misfeasance in voting away their powers instead ot looking after the affairs of the company themselves. The BIRKS9 Souvenir War will be sent post paid to any address. 25cEach or $3.00 for complete setot twelve sent to yon week by week as they come out. [Henry, Birks & Sons Vancouver LIMITED B. C, READ THE LABEL COB THE PROTECTION or THE CON. * SOMER THE INGREDIENTS ARE PLAINLY PRINTED ON THE LABEL IT IS THE ONLY WELL-KNOWN MEDIUM- k PRICED BAKING POWOER MADE IN ^ CANADA THAT DOES NOT CONTAIN ALUM ANP W "iain INGREDIENTS P THE LABEL. (HICH HAS ALL THE PLAINLY/ STATED ON MAGIC BAKING POWDER 11 CONTAINS NO ALUM ALUM IS SOMETIMES REFERRED TO AS SUL- = M/)Vl,?i.*LUMINA 0H S°0'C ALUMINIC S^-_ ATEp THE PUBLIC SHOULD NOT BE MISLED BY THESE TECHNICAL NAMES. .^3ai____2i>? E. W. GILLETT COMPANY LIMITED WINNIPEG TORONTO. ONT. MONTREAL only duty thoy seem to have performed was to allow their names to be used to lure these unfortunate depositors nnd creditors to put their money into the company." LEGISLATURE DULL (By Dally Newa Leased Wire.) EDMONTON, Alta., March 28.—All hope of concluding the present session of the legislature before the Easter holiday has been abandoned nnd consequently at the sitting this afternoon tho members settled down, to a listless discussion, of some of the private bills. It was a moist depressing afternoon. Thero was.not a slnglo exciting incident to relieve the monotony. Our Spring Stock Fertilizer JUST ARRIVED—WRITE FOR QUOTATIONS Use Burns' Ideal Poultry Food P. Burns & Co., Ltd. DON'T PROCRASTINATE-PLANT SOON The British Columbia apples, in a world competition, enptured the Gold Med-al Prize. This means that the B. C. orchards will lead the world. A word to tho wise is sufficient. In tho "Vancouver Dally Province, issue of Mareh 23, Mr. CunninRham*. the provincial fruit. Inspector, snid that ha could place fill carloads of Grimes Golden apples if he had them that dny. The "Grimes Golden" Is n. good keeper, with a full mellow flavor and an enticing appearance, of which not enough are grown. He nlso stated that he opened a box of Wlnesaps from Walhnchin, on the Thompson river, between Aslicroft. nnd Kamloops, which were, of splendid size and delicious flavor. We are offering Grimes Golden, Winesnps, Mcintosh Red and other choice varieties of our one-yenr-old npple tree stock at; $10 per 100; Iwo nnd throe-year-old stock reduced accordingly. Our other fruit, treo stock nnd general nursery stock we give 30 per cent, off entalogue price. allowed In ndditonnl stock. Cash to accompany order. In our stock of over ?10O,00o we havo everything you wnnt. to make your orohnrds greater nnd your gnfdens more bonutlful. Catalogues limited fr<?e on application-' Patronize home growers and build up a home pny roll, ROYAL NURSERIES, LIMITED. Head Office: 710 Dominion Bldg., 207 Hastings St. W. Phone Sey. 55-G& Store: 2410 Granville St. Phone Bay 1926. Nurseries and Greenhouses: Royal, on B. C. E. Ry., Eburne Branch. Phone Eburne 43. SPRAY PUMPS If your orchard in petting beyond your smnll pump it is up to you to purchase something larger. Let ii« suggest a Magic No. 9 This is made by the Bean Spray Pump Co. und highly recommended ns lhe best, of its kind in tho market. $75.00 Price Complete with Two Lines of Hose. Alto All Kinds of Smaller Pumps from 75c to $15.00 CATALOGUE ON APPLICATION WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Nelson Hardware Co. Implement and Seed Merchant* P.O. BOX 1050 NELSON, B.C. Paper For Sale A large quantity of flat white paper and remnants of rolls for sale at The Daily News office at 2 l-2c per lb. in large sheets or 3 l-2c per lb. cut to sizes to suit buyer. The News Publishing Co., Ltd. John Burns & Sons ""Sttr IA8H AND DOOR FACTORY. NELSON PLANING MILL!. V6RNON STREET, NELSON, B.C. Every Description ef Building Materiel Kept In Stock. EstlmetM Olvon on Stone, Brick, Concrete and Frame Buildings. MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. BOX IM. PHONE in. Daily News Want Ads Get Results ml i*V. M A ^'-1 *l\ lOr, Cf/Baf lottos PAQE FIVE * 11 ii'if i'H Ml Eggs Cannot last long at this lirlce. A few days will adjust the market ana hack they will go to the old prices. Strictly new laid. Dozen ■ 25C Apples BALJWINS AND MISSOURI PIPPINS No. 1 pack $1.25 Onion Setts ui). 25c 51hs. $1.00 Bell Trading Co. BAKER STREET Tho Hems of Oocd Groceries BOTEL ARRIVALS OF A DAY I THE HUME I A la Carte Table d'Hote H George Benwell, Prop, iHUMK-^Miss A. E. Olson, Ainsworth; S..-JT. 'I'owgoort, Sandon; jo. y. Buckley, Sheep creek; 11. A. Alder- smith, Wa.noln; Sam FiliHldloston, Hnll: -John F. TTehry'Il. V. T.awlnr. toriSntoj Tl. .T. Fox, Mrs. Harris, Winnipeg; 'William Nollson;• Frultvalo;; fjenrcre Pink- ney, Montreal; .1. S. .thclcson, Windsor, Ont; s. T. b'Ddniiollj Spok'nnoi .1. A. Forin, 11. P. Mope, William Rutherford; Mr and-Mrs; TniuUyn, It. \v. Dawson* Afisft Dale, Longboneh; Mr. and jtrs, I'. X. Andrews, 'Winnipeg. Handsome Spring Models in Women's Shoes Our Women's iSliocs are so excellent, and so diEtorent that tlieir superiority will he appreciated* al; a glance. LOW CUTS and HIGH CUTS The new Military Laced nnot in hlack or gray cloth tops arc here, R.Andrew&Co. Leaders In Foot Fashion. A pair of $5.00 Shoes given away each week. Ask. for a ticket. Mr. Blaiim- enhaur held: tiie lucky ticket lasl: weok. TOME UP YOUR SYSTEM This is the time of thn year when a great many people require a tonic for their health's sake. Some resort io medicine and the doctor's advice, while others desire a much-needed rest. For the henefit of those who nre seeking relaxation from work aud worry *",'**■; invito you to The Springs. Thn medicinal value ot tlio waters are unrivalled and will put you in siiapn to rnsumo your labors, whatever they may ho. Rvery earn and comfort will ho glvon you during your stay nt the Sanitarium. Come nnd he convinced, Rates: $12 and $15 per week, or $2 per day and upwards, Halcyon Hot Springs Sanitarium WM. BOYD, Proprietor. Halcyon. Arrow Lakes ROSSLAND HOTELS STRATHOWA—Mr. ond r.Mrs. .T. M. Carney, Kaslo; .1. It. Rutherford, Sheep creek; It. A. Kirkpatrlck, ll, ,r. Kinn- han, W. S. .Newl>urn. Portland; T. a. Brady, [Montreal; K. .1. Towgood, Sandon; A. Maguire, J, Coleman, Winnipeg; Alex. Smith, Toronto; .Tohn Dn- mer, Vancouver. Queen's Hotel Steam ITcal in Every Room Busihes T.imcii, alio Rates: $1.50 and $2.00 Day QUEENS—Arthur Mean., l'Vnitvale; *R Dttlrynvple, .Woodstock: A. V, .Tur- "halt, IT Sown,. Marcus: Mr, aiul Mrs. Dunn; 'MeGIUIvrny. Madden House E. C. CLARKE Cor.-Baker and Ward Sts., Nelson MADDEN—W~. M. Thomson, N*ova Scotia; It. P. Jones. Penticton. Nelson House European Plan W. A. WARD, Proprietor CAFE—Open Day and Night—BAR Merchants' Lunch 12 to 2 Phone 97 P.O. Bex 597 *NEI/SON—13. .Meyers. Kokanee; 15. E. Smith, O. T. Gordon Marcus. New Grand Hotel BeBt Place in Town. 1.00 a dny up. SHEUDBOOKiE—Edna Clan, Trail NEW RUSSIAN WARSHIPS ACTIVE IN BALTIC (By Dally Newa Leased Wlro.) LONDON, March 2d—The renewal of activity ,by the Russian Black sea fleet, which bombarded itho fortifications of tlio Bospliorus, and the announcement from Petrograd that tho Boltio fleet had been reinforced by modern* fighting units, presumulily droadnouKlits, which wero built In Russian yards, were Important items of news today. London interprets this to mean that four and possibly eight new dreadnoughts have .been), but into commission ill ton ____■**•..*,f . The Hotel Allan Comfortable Hoonis—Splendid Table. SMITH - BELTON, Proprietors. ilOTMlj Alii.AX-S. ,7. Archer, G. T. Munn, yancouver; J. A. Morlnj Phoenix: W. A. Knote, I). **,'. Douglas, Nelson; John Dinner, Vancouver; Mrs. G. \V. Lawrence, Trail: .1. A. Kinney, .1. Donovan, Nelson; l,. E. Griffiths, Syrlnga. Creek; I-'. T. Collins, Calgary: A. .1. Mackenzie, vylnnlpcff. SHORT CASUALTY LIST ISSUED AT OTTAWA (By Dally News Leased Wire.) OTTAWA, March SO.—The militia department announced, this morning I lie following casualties: Princess Patricias. Died of wounds—Lance Corp. Thomas Welch, Marcli 31; next of kin Thomas Welch, Montreal. Reported wounded—Pte. Alex Ge- nnls, March 10; next or kin Alma Gc- nols, Quebec. 4th Battalion. Wounded—Pto.' Louis Patterson. March 20, Queen's military hospital, Shorncllffc, wounded* in hand and log: next of kin Miss Aggie Pallorsnn, Edinburgh, 8th Battalion. Wounded—Pto. Albert Falconer, March 2fi, "Netley liospital, gunshot wound in foot, self-inflicted; next of kin Mrs. A. B. Falconer, Ilroxhurn. Scotland. 6th Battalion. Wounded—Pte. V. It. Hughes, March 22, No. li general hospital. Rouen, gunshot, -wound lit hack; next of kin Mrs. M. Hughes, Ofesmylfa, North Wales. 10th Battalion. Wounded—Pto. H. _. Hunt. Marcil 27, Netley hospital: next of kin Mrs. Sarah Hunt, Montreal. 14th Battalion. Wounded—Pto. Charles Russell, gunshot wound ill leg; next of kin G, Russell, Liverpool, England, Seriously ill—Pte. Edward .1. Coomhos. stationary hospital, Boulogne, fractured skull; noxt of kin A. H. Coonihes. Pontypridd, South Wales. 16th Battalion. Wounded—Pie. Robert McPnrlano, March 22. No. 12 general hospital, Rouen, gunshot wound In foot; next, ot Kin John McFarlane, Hamilton. Ont. OERMAN STEAMER SUNK BV MINE IN BALTIC (By Dally News Leased Wlro.) LONDON, March 20.—The Stock holm correspondent of Router's in o despatch concerning tho threo German steamers reported sunk in tlio Baltic, says: "Tlio Bavaria encountered a. violent snowstorm * and probably wns wrecked The Konlgsborg struck a mino on the Pomeranian coast somo time ago. Tho Germania was last roported at Swine- munde and probably ia now safe at some Qerman port." Kootenag and Boundarg HON. THOMAS TAYLOR' AGAIN Is Unanimous Choice at Enthusiastic Meeting of Revelstoke Conservatives—Only Name (Speoial lo Tho Dally Newa.) REVELSTOKE, B. C„ March 29.™ At a convention representing every district in the enlarged Revelstoko constituency, Hon. Thomas Taylor, minister of puhllc works, waa tonight unanimously and enthusiastically nom inatoil as tho Conservative candidate for Revelstoko nt, tho approaching election. Mr. Taylor's waa tho onlj* namo hrnnght heforo tho meeting. Speeches were delivcrod in which lhe gnotl work performed hy Mr. Taylor for tho district and for the province was highly praised and confidence in the government of Sir Richard Mc- Bride expressed. NAKUSP MINISTER GIVES FAREWELL SERMON (Special to Tho Daily Nows.) NAKUSP, Ti. C March !!!).—On Sim day evening RewW. Stephens of the Presbyterian church preached hla farewell sermon to a crowded congregation. On Friday ovening a surprise social waa tendered him at. lhe resid ence nf Rohert. Abide, when about BO members of tlm church wero present. Addresses wero given expressing the appreciation nf his services at. Nnkusp. it being mentioned that lie was the. first, incumhpnt to leave the church hero with a balance in the churoh'i favor In Ms funds. NEEDLES HAS DANCE (Speein.1 to Tho Dally News.) NEEDLES, B. C, March 2ft.—Tin seeond whist, drive was hold on Hnt urday night and was well attended. Tho first prizes went, to .Mrs. Lucas nnd Mr, Tlubner. As Knster Is near tlm dunce which followed was shorter ihan usual. The women of Noodles are collect, ing old clean linen and calico to he sent: to tho Daughters of Ihe Empire In Vnncnnver. AINSWORTH NOTES (Special lo Tho Dally News.) AINSWORTH, It. C.; March 29, Rev. Gladstone Wood is expected to hold divino services in tho Ainsworth church on Qastcr Sunday. The school hoard has bought patent desks and intends lo have a, new floor and other improvements made during Ihe Easter holidays. Miss A. Olson is leaving for Seattle tomorrow. The Early Bird and Florenpe in creased their crews it. fow days ago. A black hoar#was seen near Iho Mile Point mill lately. <$$*$ ■&■$■$-? Svt-*M".S-*.* i-'t.f i\$ i-*(SK;^^ «) A » ELKO NOTES <$> <•> <3> (By Fred Ron.) The Young Conservatives of Elko gave a dance In the opera honso Friday night. Ray Mirlz, E. McKee, Jacli Kedford, Georgo Ross, .fumes McCarty and the delegates to tho W. U. Ross nominating convention :it Pernio woro in charge. Mr. and Mrs. West, who recently moved* here from Spokane, supplied the music. Alex Birnie acted na floor manager. Superintendent Gilroy of Cranbrook nnd Inspector Boyce of Fernie of the Kootonay 'Telephone company wero Elko visitors last: week. Conductor Joseph .laeksou of the Canadian Pacific rnllwuy spent a fow minutes in Elko Sunday. Bridge Inspector Young waa In town this week, coming In from Michel. Books- Food To make pood use of knowledge, one needs a strong body and tt clear hrnin—largely a matter of right fooil. Grape-Nuts FOOD contain** proper nutriment for building tody ahd brain—for renewing tha tisane colls thnt ttl*o exhausted dally hy worlt nnd piny. Ornpo-N'uts food is made from ivlient nnd barley—contains oil their nutriment, Including thoso vitnl mineral salts found under tlio outfit' cont, which nt*o especially necessary for the daily upkeep of nerves and brain. "There's a Reason" for Grape-Nuts M.VDB IX CANADA. —sold iby Grocers everywhere. Canadian Postum Cereal Co., Ltd.. Windsor, Ont. SPOKANE KN1G 0 VISIT R TS SSLAKD Renowned Degree Team Will Attend Initiation of Candidates Next Month (Special to The Daily News.) ROSSLAND, B. C, Maroh 20.—The renowned third degree team of the Knights of Columlnis of Spokane council, under tho direction of Past District Deputy Y. P. Dorsey, will he In Rossland to put on that degree during1 the initiation of candidates on Sunday, April 11. The regular meeting of the Knights of Columbus wns hold last night and lhe reports of the different committees were received. AH arrangements have boon completed for tho banquet, under the supervision of the ladies of tiie Sacred Heart church, assisted by tho young ladirs sodality. Tables will be laid for 200. Mra. .Tames Anderson of New Tork is in tho city on a. short visit to her brothers, ,r. M. and W. Jordon. Mr. ,T. Me Jordon expects to accompany his sister to New Tork about the end of the week. C. H. Wallace's curling rink is bo ing entertained to dinner at tho Hotel Allan tonight, by M. MnKonzIo's rink. Thomas Conners has purchased a new automobile. A. C. O'Noll, Canadian immigration officer at. Ymir, spent, a few days In the city last week. The ladles' auxiliary will glvo rtancn in Miners' Union hall on Easter Monday. ARROWHEAD CONSERVATIVES ELECT THEIR DELEGATES (Special to The Dally News.) ARROWHEAD, B. C, March 2!).— A meeting of thn. Conservative association was held Saturday evening for thn purpose of selecting delegates lo n,t tend the convention, which was held In Revelstoko tonight. Miss Ella Pltblado arrived Saturday on a visit lo her parents. NOTED ENGINEER DIES (Ry Dally Newa l/oased "Wire.) MEW YORK, (March SO.—J. Pmjtpr Orowell, engineer who assisLed in laying out. tho grounds for Uio Philadelphia, exposition in IRTfJ, died at his homo hfiro today aftor .an operation performed (wo months ago. Uo was t>7 years old. Mr. Crowell was known for his work In the United ■States, Canada. Central America and the West. Indies. MANITOBA WOMEN WILL NOT GET THE FRANCHISE tRy Daily News leased Wire.) WlNW'll'l*;, Marcli 2B.*-Prorogatlon of tho Manitoba legislature is expected to tako place nn Thursday of this week. Tho past, fow days have been days of desultory huslness and today's session lasted only 50 minutes. Tho opposition motion for the extension of tho fr.'HU'hlse to women heing voted down and an amendment moved by the minister of eductrtlpn assorting that it had not boon shown that the majority of women desired or would use the vote, was carried. Tlm next few days will present n striking contrast, for today tho public accounts committee concluded tlio taking of evidence in the Investigation into tho new parliament buildings contracts and will present Us report to the house tomorrow, It Is probablo that ;i. minority report will he presented by thn opposition by way of resolution, 1-Um. Dr. -Montague-, minister of publlo works, Is expeoted to deliver tho .government's complete reply to opposition criticisms, while A. II. Hudson, Liberal lawyor-momber for South Winnipeg, wilt present the Liberal \io\v of the ense. The debate resulting from i he present:! I ion of t he report, promises lo be the most interesting ot the entiro session. EIGHTEEN SAILORS DROWN (By Daily News Lensed Wire.) LONDON. March L'ft.—Eighteen momboi'R of ihe crew of the Hrltish steiiimer Trosthurg lost their lives Friday when tho vessel wns wrecked near Capo Spartel. on the Moroccan eoast, at the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar, according to a despateli from Tangier to Renters. Tho Trust- burg was a vessel of "000 tons, PHILOSOPHER IN TRENCHES "All well so far," .writes a. member of the first, Canadian contingent, "and what, tliero is in store <it ia impossible to foretell. One thing I know and tbat is if God sees lit lo allow me to return T shall moro ihan ever love my Canada, shall more than ever realize her .beautiful, her glorious characteristic.. If this roaches you on :i cold, shivery day with a bit of a hliz- ?.ard raging perhaps you will be disposed to laugh whoa I tell you that thero is no climate equal in Its blessings to that of Canada. As you know f have traveled fairly extensively and I havo lived, yes, lived: .is tho term, for my stay ban usually ibeen of months, in half a dozen countries, but Canada heals them all. When we return, that is those of ns wbo do return, we shall not. regrcf. our experience, we shall he proud of the fact thnt. wo gave tho best, that Is In ns in dcfeiiBo of tho mother country and tho Umpire to whicli wo belong, but wo shall more (ban ever bo disposed, at home and la church, to lift up outvoices and to say 'Thank the Jx>rd I'm a* Canadian.' This is the feeling that is (loop down In the 'hearts of all of Us. It inspires us to fight tbe harder, to cheerfully euduro the hard- snips of the trenches ami of exposure, ns we ieol wc aro fighting in a measure out of gratitude tn the country that gave us birth, but oven more for tho credit and honor of our own beloved land." tJ R. Rutberford; maivagor of tiie Mother Lude mine at Sheep creok, Ih at the Strathcona. S. T. O'Donnell of Spokane.ia visit- 4ng:the city. He is at the Hume. You Will Want a New Suit or Coat for Easter You can select it here, confident that whatever style you choose is correct. So large is our present assortment that a becoming suit or coat is assured to every purchaser. These Prices Should Interest You--$10.00 to $65.00 Each Hats for Children A GREAT VARIETY OF PRETTY MODELS JUST ARRIVED Mothera should know thnt; horo nre Hats designed exclusively for Children, not; older millinery mado young, or lnmgled adaptations ot tho styles for grown-ups. Unmistakably youthful shapes and trimmings made fnr us by specialists in millinery for children. ' Prices 50c to $3.00 MEAGHER & CO. AUTY I j__gg m THE STORE FOR STYLE THE STORE FOR QUALITY * G> i MINE SWEEPING ® _■ HAZARDOUS TASK $ <$» <J I.ON'DON*.—A. young American who recently signed tor adventurous service as a member of the crow or a mlno-sweeper, wends tbe following account of one nf bin trips out; into tho North sea: '•Dnlor: You will proceed :it once to and will swecp the area markod on the accompanying chart." This tvhh tiie order which sent us hammering into the bond seas of a lively wind on a. bitterly cold Sunday morning at l o'clock. Probably Cow of us on Uie staggering trawler at that hour paused to roflccl that the duty of sweeping the sen. has been Imposed upon us by a discoveiy made ia thf far east when Japan and Ttussia entered upon costly testa of modern naval fighting equipment to the honefit or thc koeniy Interested spectators, Tho discovery was the offensive value of the .submarine mine. Japan led tiie way In the matter but Russia, onco awakonod followed with snob efficiency that at the final balance it was found that Japan had lost 10 warships through mines and Rmsla II. The mines had dono practically as miicli harm to the respective navies ns tbo ships had beon able to Inflict upon ench other. Therefore it was that wo were sent Into a snowstorm to collect, if possible any free mines which the gale might have swept Into tho track of shipping, It takes a tight vessel to survive the welter and smother which rise so qulcltly in these waters, m ttio win- lor months especially the work goes on amid conditions of great severity tml our ships frequently keep the sen as mine-sweepers when as trawlers thoy would flee to the shelter of their harbors. Our ship is one of the best of her staunch type aud sho reeled along wonderfully on that Sunday morning. .Somewhere in tlio darkness io starboard there showed through tiie whirling snow the lights of another vessel running on the same course as ourselves and at the same speed. The Sown came up and showed her to bo kin to us. and the signals at onco made xr that in her we beheld our sweeping partner. There arises a curious respect for her. Sho must know that at any moment her plunging bows may meet a mine and then there would bo a vacancy at her end of the drag tackle and vacancies in little cottages in the isles. Our partner was an old friend and knew Uio work. Arrived at the appointed area, the Uttlo vessels ran- closo In ami the gear was linked up, was hard work even for trawlers, That marked the beginning of the day. Tho little vessels sepnrnted, found their distance to a. nicety in the teeth of tlio wind, nud started off. The wholo Operation was carried through with scarcely a word uttered and tho Jong day's work waa under way. Hour after hour, through a succession of rain, hall and snow, careful drag was kopt. If there were frozen feel In trenches that day there were also frozen hands ou the seas. Fifteen hours of drenching and bur- felting were our portion that Ony. Tlw vessel, with the pull of thn tapkle and tbo drive of her engines keeping her down like ii. hatr-tido rock, was never clear of the swooping seas. Thud, ship, crash BWlBh'—thoy came over hor hows nnd swirled along the deck, never ceasing tbeir constant assault. When the snow passed there wns a, glimpse of tho sun. Then tho wind hacked against tbe sun nnd camo down on us in wild gusls, Icy cold. As the nftorhoori woro on tho cold Increased anil jusr. beforo nightfall came a lull which let. in a biting frosd. The hardy fellows on board were stiff and numb before the day was dono and when tbo gear was slipped and shipped no one was sorry. The disposal of the mines recovered depends upon their chnracter and tho circumstances of their recovery. Fro- A Hint to Easter Shoppers WHEN ORDERING FOR EASTER SUNDAY DINNER, T GET TOUR FAVORITE L.IQUOR STORE TO SEND VOf A DOZEN ROTTI.ES OF Mutz Beer IT dOES O.OOD BEITORH OR DURING TIIE 1IEAI. AND WIM, .MAKE IT HORE ENJOYABLE. ■, if you cannot ffct it from your dealer write us ilireeL ty Wo will see thru you nre supplied. Fernie Fort Steele Brewing Co.. Limited FERNIE, B.C. "TT, Distributors for Kootenay : Nelson Club Cigar Co.. Nelson *^ HOSPITAL VIOLET DAY Saturday, April 3 The Womon's Hospital Aid Society will have on sale quantities of violets and tho public are nsited lo purchase thorn both for decorative purposes and also personal wear. nnenily our gunners explode them by firing into them from ihe deck. Tlio mine-sweepers havo won recognition for their services in tho war. Working witli them at tholr toilsome aud dangerous task, one is impressed with tlio precision and euro with which they fulfill their appointed duty. GIRL SAW PARENTS SHOT. Sad Experience of Belgian Refugee Now in France. Lieut. C A. V. -McCormnlk of Toronto writes from the front under date of Feb. 25. Ho snys thero in a, Belgian refugee where bo Is billeted wbo had her father and mother shot 'before her eyes. In another communication ho says: "Dr. Haywood was ill In England -when wo left, bo has now caught up with us In France. Tie bad a hard job getting over tn France, tout he camo over as Col. Jones' secretary. Tommy Anderson. Bert Rogers and 1 aro sitting in a, house here, whero wc slept last night, all in great spirits. (Major Kirkpatrlck la now our senior maj'U- and Capt. Munfcs Is now tho man of B company. Tommy Haggarty lias had a. nervous breakdown nnd had to go to tho hospital, so wo aro two officers abort in our company already, so yon see how fnst the wastage sets In, . It Is funny how wo walk into a town nnd billet our men on tbe Inhabitants, walk into a. good looking house ourselves and demand food and drink. Of course wo pay for everything we eat and so do tho men. This is a very fair house; tliero is a butcher shop attached to it and a mnn drives a pig in *by 'the front door nnd another man goes out tho gack door and F-ticks a knlfo into Us throat; it is then hung up in tho yard. A few minutes after they would drive in with n yolitig calf. As tliero is not any entrance to tho back yard all their things hnve to go Into Uio front door. "How was tho cuisine?" "Wo didn't go thoro. We wont to tho Hazelnut; the pictures are bettor." POUND DISTRICT ACT AND POUND DISTRICT ACT AMENDMENT ACT. Whereas, under the pro-visions of this Act, application has been made io the T;ieutenant-Governor-in-councll to constitute tlio area comprised within the following boundaries at Burton, a Pound District, namely, bounded on tbe north by tho north boundary linen ot Block S of T^ot 7(W.~. and Block 2H of Lot SH87, Group I. Slap S4B; on iho west hy Lower Arrow Lako; on the east by tbo Scalping Knlfo Mountain/: and on thn south by tho south 'boundary of Blocks '1 ond 5 of Lot GvlQ, Group I, Map 023, in Iho County nt Kootenay. Xotieo Is hereby given that thirty (80) dnys after thc dato of this notice,' tho Lieutenant Governor in council will proceed to comply with tbe np^ plication, unless within tho said time objection is mado by eight (8) proprietors within such proposed Pound' District, in the Form A of tho Schedule to tho said Act. to tho undersigned;. Dated this 2nd day of March, l.lrjg PRICE Itt-LTSON, Minister of Finance and Agriculture! Department of Agriculture, Victoria,, B.C. VOTERS' NOTICE. All electors ln tho Nelson riding not on tho voters' list revised last Novem-,. ber or desiring to transfer their votes' should apply at once to the collector of voters, court house, Netson, B.C., or' to the following: Dr. Woiverton, H. Hj Douglas, G. G. McLaren or overy afternoon at tho Nelson Liberal club or to any member of tho executive of tb» Nelson Libera.l association. B, W. WIBDOWSON, (S54) Secretary/* VOTERS' LIST. Coneorvatlvo electors of Nelson riding not on last revised voters' list, should apply at once to collector of.' votes, Nelson ' ourt b6uso. y Application must bo made before; April fi. Forms and nil information' can, bo obtained! from members of' Conservative executive, FRED C. MOl'TFATT, (348) Secretary-;. IP YOU HAVE A ROOM TO RENT, TRY A WANT AD * PAGE SIX de^BailF TUESDAY, MARCH 30,* 1915 SCOTIA STEEL SOLD FOR •*wn»«-^rgtflST,.T4W_--P.URING WAR (By Dally News Leased Wire.) •*,*' MONTREAL, March 29.—The feature ijl.tho trading -through the Montreal Stock exchange today was the first toiiying of Scotia Stool common in the official market since the war broke out and stock passed' out of the dividend paying class. One hundred shares wero taken in tho afternoon at (tho official minimum of 4.1%. .. Advancing prices have been Quoted lor tho stock in tho unofficial market for'some time past, tho movement being fcblnclilhnt with reports that the company was enjoying satisfactory tbuslnoss. While business wns on the light side in all departments, prices showed aa improving tendency. Shawinlgan sold nt 119, or % up from Saturday and tlio highest, prico touched on the current 'movement. Bell Telephone was quoted at l_K ox-dlvldend bid for WO.shores at the close.and" no stock 'was offered. The successful dealer gives his customer, promptly, ihe articlo asked 1'or: hut there are many always trying to substitute something that shows them a larger profit,' thai, is why bull: tea and other packet, tens nre often foisted oh tiie consumer in place of "SALADA.* * ASHTON &. SMEDLEY Export Gasoline fiiigino Repairers and Machinists. ■ Watch this space for second-hand snaps In ENGINES, Etc. Box 508, City. DONALDSON LINE Ljaroe Twtn.Screw Steamers. Sailthjjs to -and from Europe. REDUCTION 11 CABIN RATE * ALL STEAMERS From Montreal—"From Glasgow- May 8 CASSANDRA April 24 June 12 ATHENIA May 29 June .19 CASSANDRA June 2 Full Information from any S.S. or ft.R. agent or It. E. Lidman, Oencral Agent. Vancouver, 631 Granville Street. Winnipeg, 349 Main Stroet. CANADIAN PACIFIC EASTER Excursion Fares Fare and One-Third Round Trip Dales of Sale April 1st to 4th Return Limit April 6th Special'concessions to commercial travelers, teachers and students. , ..Tickets and full details from Ticket. Agents or Pursers. J. S. CARTER, Dlst. Pass. Agt, Nelson, B. C. [Markets - Mining - Finance *~ —————— - ■■*,■.. BETHLEHEM STEEL Stock Makes Maximum Gain of Over 14 Points—Short Interest Be- lieved to Be Routed. (By Daily News Leased Wlro.) NEW YORK, March 2S.—Bethlohem Steel was again the central figure of the stock market today, advancing to 89, a maximum gain of 14%*, At its closing prico ,,i" ST, it showed a not gain of *12*>i, or a total of 29% from tbo low of last Friday, ln oxacjly folir weeks the stock has advanced about 35 points aad the entire outstanding capital issue, par Value $14,- 908,000 lias changed bands several times over. ■ Dealings in Bethlehem Steel today were larger than in any other issue, aggregating nn.OOO shares. Aside from tbo iwpular heller that a. large short Interest had heen put to roiit no explanation of the further rise was forthcoming. There were rumors of a; contest for control of the property but this was noi, credited in quarters having Intimate knowledge of the company's affairs. Traders and the publlo aB a whole indicated their distrust of the movement in Bethlehem stool by their "cautious attitude toward1 tho •balance of the list. Some of the speculative favorites rose to hew high prices for the current movement, but soldi off inter, ■Reading and' a few other seasoned shares showing net. losses. Trading was very active at times but the total was far below Hint of ihe 'middle of lasl week. The new woek brought advices of increased production at somo of tho leading steel mills and an increase in tiie export Inquiry for copper. ***orolgn exchange was devoid of especial features, Lll'okers holding orf In anticipation . of important developments at London and Paris. Bonds as a. whole were strong, but failed to keep pace with the rise in stocks. There wore heavy dealings in Southern Paclflo convertible r,s at a slight concession. Total sales, value were $2,550,000. par VISIBLE WHEAT DECREASES OVER MILLION BUSHELS NEW YORK,..March 2*9.—Thc visible supply of grnin in. the United States shows the following changes: Wheal, decreased 1,013,000 bushels: in bond decreased 08,000 ."bushels. Corn, decreased, 2,189,000 bushels. Oats, decreased 2111,000 bushels; in bond, decreased, 21,000 bushels. Rye, decreased S2SHO00 bushels. Barley, decreased 139,000 bushels; in bond decreased 15,000 bushels. TO EUROPE CANADinN PAcip-icr St. TRflhi AUflNTlC SMVICI John—Halifax—Liverpool The New Cabin Ship METAGAMA Will Make Her Maiden Voyage from St. John, April 9 Calling at, Halifax next day. Maximum Service—Minimum Cost. Bonk Now. Tickets and all particulars from any railroad or steamship agent, or J, J. FORSTER, General Agent, C.P.R. Depot, Vancouver. PRODUCE. MONTREAL PROVISIONS. (By Dally Nows Leased Wire.) MONTBBAjL, March 29.—Cheese: Finest westorns, 17 at *_;.: easterns, 16'/i nt »i. Butter: Choicest creamory, 32% at 33; seconds. 3016 at 31. Eggs: 'Fresh, 21% at 23.. Pork: Heavy Canada short cut back, 28; short mess, 27',-j. i> it it GRAIN. <j> i, imm<^mi&&Mi&&$imt $4®? CLOSING GRAIN PRICES. WINNIPEG, March 29—Whoat, May, -51.17%; July, Sl.47%; Oct, il.U'A. Minneapolis: Wheat: May. flA)*i; July, $1.38?*,; Oct., $1.11%. Chicago: Wheat: May, tl.40%; July, $1.21*»: Oct., $1.09%. i/^y^^wt^i>m>i>^i>iti>i^i>m<i^i^ 4 .?■ i> METALS. it it^AMi^/pt-p. Copper Firm.. (By Daily News Leased Wire.) NEW YORK, March 29.—Lead, firm, 1.15 bid; London £23 2s 6d; spelter, nominal; London, £41 10s. Copper, firm; electrolytic, 15.S214 at 15,75; easting, 15.25 at 15.50;. At London: Spot copper, .MS 10s; futures, .1169 2s fid. .Silver, 50*4, At London: Silver, 23'%. LAST MINING LECTURE OF SEASON AT Y.M.C.A. Pro.'. Arthur Lakes, thc mining geologist, will glvo the last of a series of six raining lectures, under the auspices of the Y.M.C.A., on Wednesday evening at K: 1 r. o'elock in .thn Y.M.O. A. lecture room. The Interest in these lectures has heen steadily in- creasing, due largely to tho lecturer's personal sketches of the subject under discussion. The subject, for Wednesday evening will he "The Origin and Distribution of the Baser Metals Such ns Lead. Zinc, Copper, Platinum, lite." These lectures are opon to all interested. The Consolidated Mining and Smelting Co. of Canada, Limited \ ' ' Offices, Smelting and Refining Department TRAIL, BRITISH COLUMBIA SMELTERS AND REFINERS Purchasers oi All Classes of Ores Producers of Pino Gold and Silver. Base Bullion, Copper Matte, Pig Lead, Lead Pipe, Bluestono and Electrolytic .Bearing Metal. Air Pressure Low at Drills? i" IF-IT IS, YOU KNOW, YOU ARE L08ING MONEY FAST Sullivan Angle Compound Compressors cost less por foot of air delivered, require less floor space and are better halancctl ahd smoother running tban other types of air compressors. *. • ASK FOR BULLETIN 58*8 Agents: The Nelson Iron Works, Limited fej i— _- | (-'.There is no habit more eai• ttty formed than the habit of J laving. If you have not alii ready acquired the habit do ' so now by opening a savings | account 'One dollar opens an account 1 In our Savings Department. »* r" Established 1875. Head Office, Toronto, Ont I Capital (paid up) ..$7,000,000 Reserve Fund H7.000.000 Poles Howland, Frealdent nnias Rogers, Vice-President ' Edward Hay, Gen. Manager. , • Nelson Branch .J..H. P. Benson, Manager lP.HIM.BArr<AN)Wf Bank of Montreal ESTABLISHED 1817 Capital authorized $26,000,000 Capital all paid up .... $15,000,000 Rest $16,000,000 HEAD OFFICE: MONTREAL H. V. Meredith, Esq President Sir Frederick Williams-Taylor, General Manager. Branches in British Columbia! Armstrong, Athalmer, Chllllwack, Cloverdale, Enderby, Greenwood, Kamloops, Kelowho, Merritt, Nel- bou, New Denver. Now Westminster, Nicola, Penticton, Tort Alberni, Port Hanay, Princo Ituport, Princeton, Hossland, Summerland, Vancouver, Vancouver (Main street), Vernon, Victoria, West Summerland, Alberni. Interest paid on Savings Deposits at 3 per cent (present rate). Nelson Branch, L, B. DeVeber, Mgr, Daily Newi Want Ad Bring* Result! NEW YORK EXCHANGE OPEN GOOD FRIDAY (By Dally News Leased Wire.) \rl!**\V YORK, March 29'.—..Members of the exchange hy a viva voce vote loduv decided not to close the exchange on Clood Friday. *j,?.^..>^^4*t.^?-S>4>?«*>l^'5<?>«4-S** VICTORIA SOLDIER i>. DESCRIBES VOYAGE '•*■ <s/^x^^KS«4M^*»•^^l':•>^^•■^•^^'^■^^*^ The following letter has heen received bv his parents in Victoria from LupooJCorpornl C. B. Wilson ot the 30th battalion, now stationed at Shorn- cllffo, Kent: Monday, Feb. S3.—Wo embarkod (at Halifax) about :i p.m. on tho S_. Vndorlnnd, a Belgian boat or tho Bed Star lin'e, now under charter to the White Star line. The S.S. Mlssannbic. a bin new steamer belonging to tbe Canadian Pacific railway, carries two our companies and on enstern battalion; aud the S.S. Megantie the remaining company and some other men. Our escort is tbe cruiser Essex. We lay at anchor all day and at 8 a.m. Tuesday, act sail in columns, tho Essex loading. Tt. is no joke being side on a transport. We have third class accommodation in the bow of the ship. They put 24 mon in a cabin 20X.13X10, with very few facilities for fresh air. Luckily it has not been too rough, and wc have ao far 'been able to have thc. hatch partly open. Wo set plenty of fond of the beat quality, although it is roughly served. The signnllcre are constantly1 busy working from ono ship to another and we get wireless news onco in a while. In' tho forenoon wo do some physical drill and aro called up for lifebelt drill at unexpected moment If the whistle tblowa three times or tbe alarm is sounded, we dive down bolow for lifebelts' put them on and fall In on dock. In the afternoon wo did a lifeboat drill, which means falling In in readiness to got into the boats, but most, of tho time wo wore skipping; one man did 432 turns without a stop, which is a record. This afternoon wo got a present of a pipe and tobacco or a box of cigarettes from the White Star lino. Our platoon commander said any of his men could go and have a bath, but the steward domnnded 21*. conts per man rrom all w'*o wanted it. 1. sot nn opportunity for ono and took lt in spite of the graft, as I thought it better to get ono at any cost than hold out because of the graft. Sunday on Board. .Sunday, Feb. 29.—Thero was a roport that wo would have to go to church, Ibut nothing came of it, so wo Just slacked nround all tho morning. We had a very good dinner, soup, chicken, plum pudding, on. apple, an orange and some nuts. Last night tho right half of thc 32nd gavo a concert in aid ot the Seaman's' institute; they have a brass band just started and it playod very woll. Our tablo steward Is a nice old Belgian from Antwerp. Ho got out of [Belgium,.four days bofore war was declared and has of course never 'been. back. He has one brother a prisoner, another at Itams- klrko, another In the hospital at Boulogne nnd a* fourth In tho hospital in England. Ills wifo Li a refugee tn England. At rirst he was- rather depressed, 'but .now he Is quite cheerful and gooB about, asking *A.ny. complaints,' after the manner of un orderly officer. Wo haye nothing hut condensed water to drink, and it is warm and quito salty; even the tea arid coffeo aro salty, so one get* Very thirsty. Thero is a ship's canteen which sells beer and lemonade, but tbey change 10 cents a glass for lemonade arid 16* cents for ono of'beer. .. , TuoBday, March 2.*—There wore box" Ing competitions on deck: ell day; many of the bouta were very good. How to Get the Most for Tour Money When Inserting a "Want" Ad. / Here is a way of guaranteeing satisfaction for yourself.when you use H*he Dally News Want Ads." *ss Write a "want" ad that makes your proposition seem attractive. Your failure to mention important features will create the impression that they are lacking, ,. * ■ ■ ".,v" t*?7*»»a •The uninformative two-line ad is apt to be like the tack hammer used for driving nails, It costs less* but fails to do the effeotive work of the larger tool. essm Moreover, when you state your proposition thoroughly and dearly you have the assurance that those whs investigate are not.merely curiosity seekers, but are inquirers who are interested practically to the point of doing business with you.' , In addition to writing a good ad you should in sert it for long enough to insure results. Then immediately have the advertising stopped and The Dally Newt will refund the full amount due for the unused .period. By this method you are sure of having your ad run long enough, yet do not have to pay for any unnecessary insertions. Use "The Daily News Want Ads" according to this plan and you cannot fail to get results. Whatever it is that you require there is someone among the vast army of thrifty readers reached by this paper who has what you want or who wants what you have. If you live outside Nelson you oan mail your ads to this paper dr leave them with The Daily News agent in your town. D ally News Want Ads. DAILY NEWS CLASSIFIED AD RATES One oent a word per Insertion, four cents a word per week, fifteen cento a word per month when cash accom panics the order. Otherwise one oent per word per insertion straight. No accounts opened for want ads. Mini mum oharge 26 cents. NELSON EMPLOYMENT AGENCY— W. Pnrknr, 309 Baker St. WANTED—Two girls general housework out of city. (fISfO ^POULTRY AND LIVESTOCK. BABY CinCtSTdn^kUm^ Ing eggs; poultry and fruit form paying combination. Catalogue forwarded on application Charlen Provan, Langley Fort, near Vancouver. 224-tf PURE BRED setting eggs, $1.00 per Hi. White Leghornfl, Plymouth Books, M. Campbell, box ICO, Noison, B.C. (230*: FIRST WEEK in April chicks booked. Got In on the next week's hatch, W. Leghorns, W. Orpingtons, w. Wyandottes. Winners and layers. Eggs $2 per lli; chicks 25c. each. R. B. Hay, O.K. Bakery. (200) TRAP-NESTED S.C. White Leghorns, * winners 3rd prize 3rd international egg contest, Victoria. Mating list on application. Whlto Wyandottes, Toulouse Geese, Indian! Runner ducks; day old chicks: Bettings. Chalmers, Thrums, Elc., (249) FOR SALB—Plgs, six weeks nnd six months old, $5 and $10 respectively, to.b. Now Denver. T. .T. Lloyd, Now Donver, B.C. (277) FOR SALK^Black Eangshon sotting eggs front the pen that won thu 1st prize as best pen ill tho provincial show at Vernon, $2.00 for 13 oggR. 11. Bush, Box 572, Nelson, B.C. (312) CYPHERS 240 ogg incubator, splendid hatcher: also Cyphers B 100 chicken hroodor. $3**.,0o for both; 390-egg Cyphers Incubator $15.00, would mako first class pursory for email chicks. Eggs for hatching, Rods. B. Orpingtons; W. Wysiidottest English *W. Leghorns, $1.60 )>er setting. My special first cross for egg production, $2,00 for .50 eggs. W. Konnody Jinrrop, B.C. (3(15) HATCHING EGGS—S.C. R. I. Reds, $2.00 and $3.00 per 15: Whlto Wyandotte*?, $2.00 per 15, $10,50 per 100; pullets, broody hens. M. B. Edwards, Nelson. (342) FOR SA.LE—Several strong colonies of Italian hoes, $10 per colony. Silver Camplne eggs, $1.50 per fifteen. Ma- goon and Glen Mary strawberry plants from Kellog's pedigreed Rtock, $6.00 per 1000; 80c por 100. Claudo C. lloaycn, box 26C, Grand Forks, (357) FOR SAJ,K—S.C. W. Leghorn hatching eggs. $1.50 per sitting; $7.50 per 100. Winners of B. C. Association ribbon for beirt egg and broiler pen nt Cranbrook show, 1014. Atchison's Poultry Farm, Cranbrook, B.C. (203) FOR SALE—S.C. R. I. Red hatching eggs, From good winter layers; lIoltr.fl.pplo strain. Three pens headed by winners at Cranbrook show, 1914. Atchison's roultry Farm, Cranbrook, B.C. (203) EGOS FOR HATCHING—w. Wyandottes, W. Leghorns, R. ft R, I. Rods, all good layers, $1.25 per setting. A. Smith, Koch Siding. (103) EGGS FOR HATCHING—Barred Rock oggs.'gool taring strain. $1.00 por setting, $0.50 per 100. Wlckliam &, Mitchell, Robson, B.C. (3fi8) WANTED—Ranch iiorBO, young, quiet and sound, weight fourteen hundred: also- two good grndo cows to freshen shortly. Cash, but must bo reasonable. Apply care of Postmaster, Frultvalo, B. C. (393) EGOS FOR HATCHING—White Wyandottes or Buff Orpington, good strain of winter layers, $1.50 per setting. W. J. McConnell, Harrop. (335) but one or two wero just slugging. There are two more cruisers ahead' of us.Just out of sight. They say wo ore to pick up two destroyers tomorrow os we aro-within 400 miles of England. Precautions are 'being. doubled tonight. Even the sidelights hove been extinguished and the onli^ light showing Is one on the stern, whlchls shaded So as to, shine only hnclcwards. Wo are going, extra fast tonight and can distinctly fool tho engines" in the forc- Ptitt ot the ship, Extra Precautions. : Wednesday, March 3,—tn the morning we had snm'o races and finals in the hojing contests, also tho. tug of War. I am glad to.say that,our company inn, proven superior, to .the 32nd battalion from .Winnipeg. Wo won our ■Wfc'Of war and most of tho'lioxlng. In tho:afternoon we got word to roll our blankets.and coats, to Pack out kit ')a«'s and polish our 'buttons. This seems to indicate that me should land at <3uoi,nstown In, tho morning. To- nlglit we are crocking on ail ?pood possible, an lights oiif, no smoking on deck and no bugles to he blown. ,.Thursday, Marohi—Here we are io POULTRY AND LIVESTOCK. (Continued.) TEN excollent S.C. Whito Leghorn hens, "Lakcwood strain," and mated cock, $20.00. "Old Trusty," 120-egg Incubator, used twice, good as new, $15, cost $20. W. Moon, Natal, B.C. (370) EGGS FOR HATCHING — Barred Rock!**, $1.50 per 15, express paid. T Roynon. -Somerset Poultry Yards, Nelaon, B.C. (3*34) W.VNTED — General purpose ranch horse, not less than nineteen hundred pounds. Apply A. Curie, Kaslo, B. C'. (3SS) BUFF OdlPlNGTON EGGS for hatching selected pen, $3.00 per setting; utility pen, $1.00 per setting. O. Dunn, Grand Forks, B. C. (380) FOR SALE—Young cow, fresh. T. A. Wheildon, South Slocan. (390) FOR R.tLE^SIx wcolis' old pigs, $5.00 each; r; c. Rhode Island Red eggs, $1.50 for 15. H. Richardson, Crawford Buy. (397) K. W. C. BLOCK — Housekeeping suites and roomB for rent. TermB moderate. A. Macdonald & Co. 272-tf FOR RENT — Suite of furnished housekeeping roomB ln Annn,hle block. Enquire room 32. 272-tf FURNISHED SUITES for rent. Apply Kerr Apartments. 228-tf FOR RENT—Furnished housekeeping rooms; coal and gas ranges. Enquire Queen Cigar Store. (178) FURNISHED street. ROOMS, 411 Silica (352) FOR RENT—Furnished 6-room house, with bath and pantry, 516 Carbonate street. (353) FOR RENT—'Rooms from $8.00 a month upwards. Gordon Rooms. (372) FOR RENT—Suite oC tarnished housekeeping rooms, i Apply Gordon Rooms. (370) FOR RENT—Woll furnished bed-sitting room, with or without brenk- fnst. Apply P.O. hox 772. (3BS) FOR RENT—Housekeeping rooms, $S a month. Over Poole Drug Co. (381) RJR8^ New fur "coats, muffs, stoles, rugs, etc., mnde to order or from skins supplied. Old furs repaired and remodelled to nowest shapes, at moderate prices. Skins dressed and mounted. G. Glaser, Expert Furrier, 811 Mill street, Nelson, B. C. jn-tf BEE SUPPLIES. ALL YOU NEED cam bo obtained in Noison nt prices you cannot beat Writo for price list. W. Romoln, Fair- view, Nelson. (327) GARDEN SEEDS. SUTTON'S SEEDS—In original sealed packets, importod from Sutton & Sons, Reading, England. A. J. Woodward, C«7 Granvillo St., Vancouver, B.C. Send for catalogue. (233) BARBERINO. LADY BARBER SHOP—218 Baker St. Prices: Hair cut 85c, with ehave 50c: children's nalr cut, 25c. (270) ME8SENOER SERVICE. MELSON MESSENGER CO.—Promp ana reliable. Day and night. Phon, 242, 214-7* jgugie. MR. F. WARNER SMITH—Pup'.* received for plane, organ, vio-tn on* singing; 305 Carbonate: Phone L401 ^^PLiyjBINOj^ND^HE*^ B. Ii. STRACHAN, 120 Baker street, plumbers' supplies, estimates free; work guaran * ed. Phone 262. TREES, PLANTS, ETC. STRAWBERRY PLANTS, 100 70c, 1000 $5; currants 10c; gooseberries 15c; rhubarb 10c; fruit trees, perennial flowers, roses, dahlias, pnnsics, etc., carriage prepaid. Catalog free. Charles Provan, Langley Fort, near Vancou ver. 224-tf HOTEL_MRECTORY BHERBROOKE HOTEL Nelson. B. C. One minute's walk from ft P. R. Ma' tlon. Cuisine unexcelled: well heated and ventilated. Under New Management Business Directory asTay_rsT''^^^~ e. w .widdow80n, assayer and Chemist Box A1108, Nelson, B.C. Chargesi Gold, silver, copper or lead, $1 each; gold-silver $1.50; silver-lead, $1.50. Other metals on application. J-VUCTIONEER8. ft A. WATERMAN & CO.—Opera "tak. WM. CUTLER AUCTIONEER, BOX 474; phone 18. 100-tf GROCERIES. A. MACDONALD & CO., WHOLE. sale 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 ware- house corner of Front and Hall Sts, P.O. box 1095; telephones 28 and 2». FRUIT TREES—3 ycar lor 4 year roots; Wogners, Mcintosh Reds, Gravenstoln, Jonathan, 25o., or ?20.r" 100. Shrubs. Honeysuckle, Snowball, Spirca, Viburnum, 25c each. Roses, best varieties, 3 years old, from 40c each. W. G. Konnody, Nurseryman, Harrop, B.C. (366) RASPBERRY CANES—Cuthborts, 50c per 25; Currant hushes, 20c each, (Belgium Bokeups) ehoioo stock, 'f bos, Roynon, Somerset Gardens, Nelson, Phono «393. (101) FOR SALE—Seed potatoes, first prize Nelson fruit fnir. Dr. Mncmlllan. Tarrys. (411O) _FORJALE^ FOR SALE—Shingles direct from thc mill. No. 1 XXX ® $2.75 per thou sand; No. 2 XX @ $1.75 per thousand, freight paid and delivered anywhero in West Kootenay. Arrow Lako Shingle Co., Nakusp, B.C. (322) FOR SALE—Four pocket billiard tables; one English billiard table, also pipes, cigars, tobaccos, cigor cases, plpo cases, cash register, refrigerator and all billiard room furnishings complete; $2500 buys It for quick sale. Ill health reason for selling. For further particulars enquire Imperial Billiard parlors or box 403, Grand Forks, B.C. (387) FOR SALB—Second hand U plate -nmora and lens, also photographic apparatus, cheap; particulars W. E. Read, Mirror Lake, B.C. (884) FOR SALF. OR RENT at once, furnished house, six rooms. Apply 416 Latlinor street. 99) FOR SALE- 1*475. -Dry wood. Phone .1. Hold', (395) J^NTTED—MjSCELL^I^OIJ S^ WANTE_^-*-Good girl for genoral housework. Mrs. Buchanan, Trail, B.C. (358) WANTED—Owner of small farm, chicken ranch or acrengo In district of Nelson or neighboring towns who would sell ot a bargain for cash. Writo box 16, Quallcum Beach, Vancouver Island. (359) STUMPS GRUBBED whore blnstTng Is undesirable Dry 1-foot stumps, 75c; 2-foot $1.50. Box 356, Daily News. (8M) WANTED—Throe thousand dollars for threo yoars on property worth twelve thousand. Address Box 3G9, Dally Nows. (309) WANTED—A law clerk; knowlcdgo~of short hand essential. Apply box 1088. Nelson. (380) FREE GRAZING and wlntor keep for horso or team in exchango for occasional ranch work. Good year-old Yorkshire bonr for sale, $25. Rhode Island Red eggs $1 nnd $1.50 por 15. R. H. Baker. Baker's landing, Kootonay Bay. (392) WANTED—A 280 Ross rifle. Address Charles Slmpklns, Ainsworth, B.C. (385) POSITION WANTED by cxperloncod planeriiuin awl band resa.w filer; est ot references. Box 394, Daily News. (394) WANTED—School teacher for Cranbrook Central school, junior grade; ono with musical abilities required after Easier. Initial salary $70.00 per month. T. M. Roberts, secretary. (3981 ADVERTISER WANTS housework, either day or month. Apply box 405, Dally Nows. (405) EXPERIENCED ypung lady steno- grapher desires work. Apply box 402, Dally News. (402) Queenstown sure enough. At presont tho only war. croft visible aro tho Essex, an old Ci'ulsor, and ono, or two patrol boats. All" yesterday all tho lift* 'boa*™ woro swung over the sldo, and though wo woro in touch witli several cruisers ond destroyers We never saw the smoko of one, which shows how woll wo are guarded. The latost roport Is that wo are not going lo land hero but. aro going on to Liverpool tomorrow. Queenstown Is a nice place and tho Inhabitants a vory cheerful lot. Tho most peculiar thing so far i» the size of tho engines and carriages on tho railway. Ono forgots how small thoy aro. It is nlco to bo back In tho old country, ovon In a strango place. Howovor, I expect 1 will soon wish for tho mountains of British Columbia, HUNTED POR CANNON IN JERU8ALEM CHURCH Turkish Soldiers Demanded That Thev Be Admitted Into Brltleh Cathedral —Canon Imprisoned Canon Hltchens, ot St. George'* cathedral, Jerusalem, slates that the report of tho search W "cannons" in the British cathedral at Jerusalem 1*-* perfectly true He gives tho following details: A dismissed Moslem om- Ployec who had worked In the cathedral confounded "canons" with "cannons," told tho Turks that two "cannons" wero hidden In tho cathedral. A Turkish officor. accompanied bv Pollco officials and a soldier consequently appeared In the cathedral ono dny and ordered a search to be made- Tho wooden altar In tho chapel of tho Knights, of St. John, adjoining the cathedral, was removed and tho floor beneath taken up on the advice of the Informor, while the offlcor, otter sitting on the bishop's throne, played a selection of operatic airs on the harmonium until reproved hy Canon Hltchens for levity. The soldier who watohed tho proceedings, increased the anxiety of the canon by remarking tbat ho hoped the church would shortly be filled with tho blood of tho congregation. Naturally nothing was discovered and the informer was Imprisoned lor, U hours; PM^SIOMLGA^ GREEN BROS., BURDEN A CO. Civil Engineers, Dominion and B. C. Land Surveyors. Surveys of Lands, Mines, Townslte* Timber Limits, etc. Nelaon, ,616 Ward street, A. H. Oreen, Mgr.; Victoria, 114 Pemberton Bldg, F. C. Green; Fort George, Hammond street, F. p. Burden. a. l. Mcculloch ' Hydraulic Engineer. Provincial Land Surveyor. Bakor St., Nelson, B.C. T. M. RIXEN, AUDITOR AND Accountant. Room 15, K.W.C. Block. 122-tf S. TAMBLYN A'CO. Consulting, Mining Engineers and Surveyors, Mechanical _ Motor Engineers. Mines reported, managed and surveyed, etc. Good properties placed on London market. Write, call or phone. 505 Baker St, Nelson, B.C. Phono 444. Rosident Engineer: S. A. Tamblyn, A.M.I.M.E., etc. DANCING^ MISS GLADYS ATTREE—Private lessons by appointment. Particulars of classes and prospectus on application Box 301. LODGEJWTICES KOOTENAY LODGE NO 16, I.O.O.F, —Meets evory Monday night In Oddfellows' hall at 7:30 o'clock. QUEEN CITY REBEKAJI LODGE No. 10, I.O.O.F., meets first and third Tuesdays, Oddfellows' hall al 8 o'clock. NELSON ENCAMPMENT NO. 7, I.O. O.F.—Meets second nnd fourth Thursdays In Oddfellows' hall at 8 o'clock. CANTON CORONA NO. 7—MEETS every second Tuesday in Oddfellow. hall, at 8 o'clock. KNiailTS OF PYTHIAS MEETS Tuesday nights ln K. of P. hall, Eagle block. CA n Court Kootenay Belle, .11.1 meets 4th Friday ln K.P. ,v'' ' hall. Eagle block. A. O. F. COURT ELLEN—MEETS first and third Monday ln Eagle hall at 8 o'clock. CLAN JOHNSTONE, 212, MEETS IN I. O. O. F. hall first and third Fridays at S p.m. NELSON LODGE NO. 5, B. P. O. B. —Meets first and third Thursdaya at 8 p.m. ln the Eaglo hall. All sojourning members Invited, 130-tf S. O. E.— Meets first and third lion- days in K. of P hall at 8 n.m. SYNOPSIS OF COAL , MINING REGULATIONS Coal mining rights ot the Dominion In Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, tho Yukon Territory, tho Northwest Territories, and in a portion of the Province of BrltiBh Columbia, mar be leased for a term of twenty-one years at an annual rental of $1 per acre. Not moro than 2560 acres will be leased to one applicant Application for a leaso must be made by tho applicant in person to the Agent or Bug-agent of tho district of which the rights applied for are situated. In surveyed territory the land must be described by sections or legal subdivisions of sections and ln unsurvoyed territory tho tract applied for shall be staked out by the applicant himself. Each application must be accompanied by a fee of $5 which will be refunded If the rights applies tar. are not available, but not otherwise. A royalty shall bo paid on the merchantable output ot the mlde at the rate of flvo cents per ton, The person operating the mine shall furnish the Agent with sworn returns accounting tor the full quantity bf merchantable coal mlnod and pay the royalty thereon. If the coal mining rights are not being operated, auob returns should be furnished at least onco a year. . . The lease will Include the coal miming rights only, but tho lessee may be permitted to purchase whatever available surface rights may be considered necessary for the working At the mine at the rate ot flo an aora. For ' full Information application should bo made to the Secretary of the Department ot the Interior, Ottawa, or to any Agent of Sub-agent ot Dominion Lands. W. W. CORY, Deputy Minister of the Interior. N. B.— Unauthorized publication ot thle ndverUeeintint will not he paid tor. " '" ' j \t> TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 1915 j Sab; J8«i>s 3%) tTT MQE6EVEM Onion Setts Multipliers Lawn Grass Seed White Clover Seed Vegetable Seeds Flower Seeds NcKenzies Steele-Briggs Ferrys Kennies Star Grocery PHONE 10 Store of Quality. CITY AND COUNTRY LABOR. "The unemployment 'problem 's still existent in the cities and the scarcity of labor is still complained of in rural districts. Tbe question is how can. the one ibe reconciled with the other and the one brought to supply what the other needs and the other to take what the one possesses in excess. After the war there may bo a rush of immigration, b»ut that cannot be for a year at the least. We must, therefore, make the best of the situation and try to Bet along with what we have. A Toronto paiper ilias been publishing letters from a number of men who have accepted positions on farms. They al., without exception, speak in (joodi terms of their experience. The pay is not lavish, but the food is good ami abundant, the bed clean and life in the opon brings a keen, appetite for meals and a pleasant desire for sound refreshing sleep. One man writes: 'I have tramped miles and miles after deer and dropped too exhausted to eat or sleep. Here when I'm hungry I have a good meal to go to and when I'm tired there is a nice clean bed to go to. You know how I hated to break from the city but now Mary and I are glad we came. You should sec her "with her skirt tucked up bubtling to and from the barns. It's the pastoral life for us all right. Men who wander cities idle ind hungry while there are opportunities like this offering aro crazy,'" says an eastern writer. "Perhaps readers of this .may think the writer of tho foregoing has hit ■upon a soft spot. It is more likely, however, that he is .possessed of that Mark Tapleyism'that should accompany all desires for work. That hopefulness which leads to success and, at this period of time, begets some fulfilment of the scriptural' injunction to bear one another's1 burdens. Bvery man yes and every woman, who goes to work in this strain of spirit, and to all It is possible, is helping to take thc handicap off somebody else's shoulders and is contributing to the welfare alike of his own country and the Empire. He is 'Uplifting his ifellowinan, ho is* assisting in the clothing and feeding of liis countrymen, may be his townsmen* at the front, and ho is setting an example that cannot bo too extensively followed. He is doing his share towards reconciling the wants of the city witih the needs of the country. He is also probably prolonging his own life as "well as making matters easier for others. Above all ihe is proving himself a true patriot in earnestly doing his best to promote production." HOW GERMANY WOULD REVISE EUROPE'S MAP Levies Germany Would Place on Conquered Nations and Re-apportion Continent Predicted BERLIN.—A picture of Europo completely reorganized, with Germany and her allies dominating everything and levying upon their fallen rivals a tribute of from thlry to thirty-five thousand million dollars, is drawn by Rudolph Martin, former minister of tht* interior of Germany, in a pamphlet entitled "The World War and Its End," that has just been issued. The huge indemnity that the author believes will be demanded by Germany when she dictates peace terms in ijon- don, after two years' fighting, is estimated on the basis of war costs of seven thousand million, to be sustained by Germany, Austria and Turkey, in the proportion of 16, 10 and 4 respectively. As Germany at the end of tho Franco-German war mado the French pay two and one-half times what it cost to conduct the conflict, so, the writer believes, Germany will make tho allies pay similarly at the end of tho present war. In addition, eighteen thousand million will be demanded for the support of dependants of those killed. The writer sees Germany firmly established along the present French coast in a position to control- both London and Paris, and possessed of an alr fleet of many thousands of machines and 20,000 airmen. He sees Britain forced to consent to the construction of a tunnel under tho English channel, equipped with four railway tracks and an automobile roadway, at botli ends of which the German forces are in control. Re-allotment of Nations Russia, he pictures, as completely dismembered, its territory divided up among neighboring powers, its coffers depleted to the point of bankruptcy- its menace to tho German empire forever gone. In the process of dismemberment he predicts the organization of new states. Sweden, the author believes, will receive Finland; Germany, thc Baltic provinces and Poland; Austria will take tho entire south of Russia, including Kiev and Odessa, Turkey will receive tho entire Caucasus, Including the government of Saratow; Russia will have to retire from the Baltic, tho Black sea and the Caspian seas. Servia is to go to Austria-Hungary; Egypt to Turkey; a part of Arabia to Rumania, provided 'he latter allies itself sincerely with Germany, Austria and Turkey; and every other stato which similarly joins this group will be properly rewarded. Not only does Alsace-Lorraine remain German, but Belfort is to Join it once more us a German possession- Belgium not only becomes German, along with the Congo, but is to pay an indemnity of 6VI milliards of francs within a few years of the close of tho war. - ■ Regarding the disposition of the colonial possessions of thc allies tho writer goes into little detail, beyond stipulating that Britain and Franca must lose Egypt, India, Algiers, Tunis and Morocco as penalty for Inducing their inhabitants to bear arms against Germany. Tho Suez canal the writer sees permanently in the hands of "our ally. Turkey." After the conclusion of peace, he hopes British ships, instead of longer paying tolls into the pocket of the British-owned Suez Canal company, will have to pay them to our ally, Turkey. The heavy indemnities proposed, tin** writer frankly says, are for the purpose of so weakening Germany's enemies that it will be years bofore they can even contemplate war against her again. They are supplemented by a taxation and military system from present Belgium to the new Russian border that will strengthen Gormany indefinitely. Germany Electorate of Europe Though Germany's territory will b» greatly increased In Europe, it must be laid down as a basic principle, in the writer's opinion, that the electorate eligible to choose the membership of the controlling reichstag must be confined to thc old boundaries. Newly acquired Russian Poland- with its own legislature in Warsaw- may perhaps become an adjunct kingdom with Prince August William of Prussia as ruler. The Belgians, he believes, may also form a kingdom and govern themselves. The acquired Baltic provinces, as well as the territory taken from France, can, he thinks, without harm, have their own parliaments and live under tho direction of an Imperial governor-general. He would establish as one of the most important basic principles of tho governments of the conquered provinces that every young man that is capable of bearing arms according to the rules laid down in the German empire shall serve in the army. For the Pole, he suggests service In Erfurt and for the Frenchmen from Calais or Belfort, as well as the Belgian, service in Bavaria or Wurtemburg. The garrisons in Poland, France and Bel- glum, meanwhile, he believes should be made up of seasoned Prussian, Saxon or Bavarian troops. With the historical example of Luxemburg as a precedent, the writer prescribes that the taxation laws of thc empire shall apply to the conquered territory quite as much as the military rules. London Must Be Taken Early in his pamphlet the writer voices the expression that Great Brit' ain must be invaded and London con quered before the Germans can havo beon considered winners and masters of the .situation. No occupation of Paris or of Moscow alone can accomplish this end. Both the latter he considers only matters of time, that of the Russian city especially bolng feasible because of Russia's alleged precarious finan cial conditon. With the Turks working northward and the Austrians ad vanclng steadily, he believes Russia's doom to be sealed. In the country's dismemberment he declares that no weakness should reign, no pettiness should show itself. It must bo accom pllshcd resistlessly. "For Germany and her allies," he says, "it is of the greatest importance that Germany securo control of tho coas' from Boulogne-sur-Mcr, Calais, Dieppe and Dunkirk to Ostend. Tho German side of the Channel must furnish a broad basis of operations for air craft and the ports on the coast must serve as war harbors for German submarines, torpedo boats, cruisers and battleships. World peace after tho landing in Great Britain demands supremacy on the sea and in tho air over the Channel. "In the peace treaty at London, Britain must agree to the construction of the railroad tunnel under tho Channel that has been planned for moro than 40 years. In view of increasing traffic this tunnel must at least accommodate four railroad tracks, a broad automobile road und an army road/' r . :..-■* Armies on British Soil The writer, suggesting that several German army corps will have to be maintained both in thc United Kingdom and in France for a period of from five to ten years, at thc expense of the countries defeated, thinks that tht* necessity must be faced of guarding the British entrance tp the tunnel and of investing about six forts. Herr Martin, who for long lias been an earnest advocate of the airship as an adjunct to military operations, outlines extensive plans for its future use. In France, lie says, the German line must be drawn so as to Include thc cities of Boulogne, Reims aud Belfort, so that an aeroplane can with ease reach Paris within an hour. Since an extensive base is required for the operations for the 40,000 fliers that ho believes arc needed, Germany needs much territory near the French capital. NELSONNEWSOF THE DAY George W. Playle, secretary ..of the board of trade, is in Fernie. He expects to be back about Thursday. . \ L. A. Mclntyre of Vancouver, formerly of The Daily News staff write- that he has enlisted in the 47th battalion and is now stationed at New Westminster. f Saturday afternoon witnessed the last of the spring term scries of the children's dancing classes whicli havo been held by Miss GladyB Attree at Eagle hall. The closing class which exemplified the progress made fey*the 36 pupils was thoroughly enjoyed by a large number of the parents of the children and many other well known Nelson residents, who wore present oh ,tho occasion. This class will be continued in the early fall and Miss Attree proposes to continue her private lessons throughout the summer. Beechnut Creamery will be open to buy cream after April 1. Please communicate with S. P. Pond. (226) FOR RENT—First class house In good residential district; 3 bedrooms; gas and electric light. Rent reduced to $22.50. Apply to C. W. Appleyard, 605 Baker street. (339) Nelson Brand Jam Is made from the best Kootenay fruits and B. C. Sugar by British Columbia labor. At all grocers. (284) Don't take chances. Have your carpets, windows and chimneys cleaned. Nelson Vacuum Cleaning Co., phone 18, (186) Basketball tonight at Y. M'. C. A., Anglicans vs Methodists; church league series. Admission reduced prico 15c. (408) Help to keep your home factory working; Insist on getting NelBon Brand Seville Orange Marmalade. It has quality, purity and fine flavor, what more do you want? (284) POR BABY CHICK8. Always use Dr. Rusk's Chick Food. Taylor Millng & Elevator Co., Nelson, B.C. , (225) Tiie B. Y. P. U. of the Baptist church has arranged to have the Musical Eck- hardts, a company of Swiss bell ringers and musical entertainers, appear iicre on Easter Monday, April ,5. (404) Members of Trinity Ladles' aid will hold a sale of useful articles and home cooking in the comer store in the Annable block Thursday afternoon, April 1. Afternoon tea will also be served, (407) 8EED GRAIN, Marquis wheat, Canadian oats, Longfellow and Crompton early corn, clover and alfalfa seed, sugar mangel seed and all kinds of vegetable seeds. Send us your orders. Tho Taylor Milling & Elevator Co., Limited, Nelson. 280) Tickets aro now on Rale for the Ancient Order of Forestcrs^fourth annual dance, to be held in'1 the Eagle hall Easter Monday. Tickets can be secured from any of the commltteo in charge. Tickets 5o cents. (378) ELECTION ADVERTISING. AH notices of political me *'ngs and conventions to be held in any part of tho Kootenay and Boundary must be prepaid, or guaranteed at the follow Ing rates: Reading notices, ten cents per count line each insertion, black face type, 20c per line; display advertising, 50o per inch. The News Pub' lishing Co., Ltd. (310) Here's Where Coffee Belongs The active principle in coffee is caffeine, and druggists and physicians put it in the medicine case along with other drugs. Thousands of coffee drinkers are feeling the effects of the drug in nervousness, biliousness, dull headaches, sleeplessness, "coffee- heart," etc. There's only one sensible thins to di if coffee hurts you—quit itl And for a drug* free, nourishing, delightful beverage, use Instant Rostum —Made from whole wheat, with a bit of wholesome molasses. , Postum comes in two forms: Instant Postum, soluble, made in the cup instantly, with hot water, 30c and 50c tins; and the original form, Postum Cereal, has to be well boiled, 15c and 25c packages. Both are equally delicious, and coat per cup about the same. Postum has pointed the way to freedom from coffee ills for thousands— "There's a Reason'9 — sold by Grocers everywherei Canadian Portum Cereal Co *Ltd., Windsor, Ont SILENCE REIGNS IN ONCE MIGHTY PORt German' Writer Describes Ruin ol Shipping at Hamburg—Dead as Antwerp. A. recent issue of tiie Lokal Anseiger contains an interesting: description ol conditions in Hamburg' and the temper of the Hamburg: population from the pen of 15. von iMonsterberg. The city Itself, according to thc writer, is as busy an ever, but the port—next to Antwerp the largest port in Europe- is as dead' as its great riva-1. "Extended and mighty aro the waters of the Elbe, but tho coming and going of tlio boats and barges, the hurried breathing of tho trawlers have disappeared from the picture. Stuck- up masts and smokeless factory chimneys are tho only things visible. Sunday rest is over everything. The powerful cranes at the warehouses have turned thoir arms towards land as if they could not look at thc water Which supplied them no longer with* work. Only in a few places a littlo work Is being done by way of unloading foodstuffs. In the Kuhwarder harbor, thc fleet of the 'Hamburg-American line lies quietly waiting and its owner and Master Herr Ballin, passes most of his time on his Hamfcde estate.'* Such has become tho busy part of Hamburg. And what thoughts pass through the Hamburgers mind as he sees this ruin of his former pride? This is what Herr Monsterberg says: "The Idea of a possible rupture of relations with Britain seemed both Insane and impossible. Tho people loved Britain as one loves a very dear, very respected relation. When, therefore Britain threw the lighted torch upon thc world tho shock was, perhaps, more painful In Hamburg than anywhere elso in Germany, By this act something more was destroyed than the long standing commerce with Britain and the world1 beyond tho sea. Britain's war was felt something like a pain inflicted by one near relation upon another. . .. That Is why In Hamburg the anger against Britain, le deeper and the hate more implacable than anywhere else in Germany. Here was something insulted, something broken which uo peace, no new business relations can ever restore. This is a deplorable -picture, but happily, not quite'true.' There are still good and sensible men in Hamburg who know better than to charge Great Britain with the responsibility for tho war, or to preach in blasphemous language, undying hutrcd toward her. 'Guess wc won't have much baseball next year." 'Why not?" ' j 'So many players jumping. And they're all going to be enjoined." "Well, we can hear the' lit junction suits argued in court," ^ jtt *,v. We Fully Demonstrate Our Power--the Power to Buy Right DOBS IT EVER OCCUR TO YOU THAT THIS GREAT ORGANIZATION, WITH ITS WONDERFUL RESOURCES, HAS AN ARMY OF MEN PLACED AT THE COMMERCIAL CENTRES OF EUROPE AND AMERICA GRASPING EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO PLACE AT YOUR DISPOSAL GOOD GOODS AT LESS. WE CANNOT BE OUTWITTED. CHEAPER GOODS YOU MAY BUY, BUT WEIGHED ON THE BALANCE, QUALITY FOR QUALITY, WE DEFY THE WORLD. Heavy Selling Before Easter INSPIRED BY EVERY DEPARTMENT ON ITS METTLE TO PUT YOUR MONEY ON THE BEST WORKING BASIS. MAKE IT A HABIT TO PROMENADE OUR STORE—IT'S EDUCATIVE. $2.25 Silk Crcpe-de Chene for $1.39 A charming Floral Silk oi elegance, most exquisite for waist and gown wear; 42 inches wide in white and colored grounds. REGULAR $2,25 FOR $1.39 $2.00 Pure Linen Napkins for $1.65 - This is Hemmed und 21 x 21. Pure flax. One of our proved values, direct from the mills in Belfast. Only 25 Dozen to sell. REGULAR $2.00 FOR $1.65 Resist These Hats If You Can at $3.75 ANOTHER STRONG TEMPTATION TO SMART DRESSERS EVERY ONE AN EXCLUSIVE MODEL AND EACH A DICTATE OF FASHION Values to $8.00 for $3.75 Smart Lawn Waists Priced $1.75 You can pay much more for a waist less worth. Fine Lawn, embroidered quarter muon, Military collar, trimmed lace and buttons; long sleeves. REGULAR VALUE $2.25 FOR $1.75 Easter Shirt Sale for Men THE DECKS ARE CLEARED—THE COUNTERS LOADED. * SHIRTSI SHIRTS1! SHIRTS!!! These lovely soft Cambric und Oxford Shirts In stiff and soft cuffs. Evory one mado for us iu tho factories of England and properly made, too. Sizes 1-t to 17*4. REGULAR TO $1.50 FOR $1.10 Military Buff Shoes for Ladies (MAIL ORDER RESERVATIONS) GREATEST VALUES—IN TAN ONLY ALL SIZES—NEW LASTS Regular to $6.00 for $3.95 FALKLAND IS BATTLE GR B AT SIGHT Seaman on H.M.S. Carnarvon Says Water Was Seething Mass of Humanity—Tribute to Foe. Another thrilling story of t'ho -victorious naval engagement off tho Falkland islands in December last Is given in a letter from Seaman Pred Ryder of H.M.S. Carnarvon to his brother in Toronto. Tho lotter Is dated Jan. 28, and reads: "Wo aro now nround the straits of Magellan. It 11 bttterly cold, with snow, ice and glaciers all about us on every hand. Wo won a glorious victory off the Falkland isles aud put 'paid' ito tho account of tho Oerman Pacific squad-, ron and tbe destroyers of tlio Jlon- mouth and Good Hope, who havo shared the same fate witli line exception of about 150 survivors wo saved from the Gneisenau and tho Uoipzlg. Battle a Great Sight. Tlio 'battle was a great sight. Wo camo through tho action without a casualty, and not a single projectile lilt our ship, although they wero flying over, undor and around us. Out of all tho ships, our casualties wero only soven killed and four wounded, and not a single ship very much dam- __ d. It was not bad shooting on the part of the Germans. It was thc skilful handling of our ships by their respective captains and the splendid shooting of the gun-layers. Enemy Fought Gallantly. 'The Germans fought a gallant action. They excelled In pluck nnd endurance and they fought until tholr ships were almost under water. 'Aa the Gneisenau hauled down her flag she was on her beam ends. Down came her colors, and just as we made to render assistance she wont down. 1 did not see the Scharnhorst founder. She went down early in tiie action with her admiral and all hands, \V« could not stop to pick them up, as tliere were five ships, and in war time our duty Is to destroy them firsit and then if there is a chance of picking them up we do so. In a naval action there is no Hied Cross or ambulance coming along lo pick up thc wounded, It Is cither sink or swim. Human life was very cheap on Dec. 8 off the Falkland Islands. "The Bcene Is beyond all description. We wore in the centre of a seething mass of humanity, trying lo savo as many as we could. The cries of agony, dead bodies floating and men stunned by the explosions, armless and legless, knocking against the sldo of the ship, aro things I shall never forget. "Wo saved 38, and eight died of exposure after we got them aboard. Wc loBt one of our boats and nearly some of our men. She* was too full. and juBt as they came alongBido she was swamped and the -boat sank. So wo had to turn to and save the men. Wo only had a couple of boats. We left the others at the Falkland isles when we went down to give hattle. "The Dresden escaped. She was a bit of a flyer, and 1 may Inform you that her days are numbered. Six Monthi at Sea. "It is six months since we left Plymouth, and we have not touched terra flrma since. We have been Informed by the admiralty that every man in the squadron on Dec. 8 performed a great national service. "We have lost the run of the days here. Someone sayB it is Saturday, another thnt It is Thursday, and tlinn you wake up to the fact that it is Sunday. The only news we get here is Gorman news (rom Chilean sources, and by all accounts the Germans are the rulers of the earth, tho sea, the moon and the stars. "We spent Christmas day getting In 1400 tons of coal. For over three months I knew what it was to be hungry. The .Monmouth had a lot of canteen gear awaiting her at tho Falkland isles, Imt she never returned, so wo look it ovor, and then tho Celtic came out with stores and plenty of English potatoes and good prime English beef. "Wo havo been searching the straits of Magellan, and the number of crocks is marvelous. The scenery here cannot be 'beaten. "During tho action a four-masted ship gol within the rango of our guns. We had to haul off to avoid sinking her. She must have had a grand view of the action. I hope she was British. "We had a pint of beer served out tho other day from tho canteen funds. II was lovely—the first for over five months.'1 KEEP CITIES IN RUINS FOR SHOW BRUSSELS.—Tho Belgian towns of Mallnes, Termonde. Louvain and Liege novel* will ibe rebuilt on their present sites if the undercurrent of discussion among prominent Belgians results in action when peace is made. These Belgians propose that new cities be built on sites adjoining the ruins which re to bo left as "monuments' to tho suffering of Belgium." It is believed that the ruins will prove such an attraction for tourists that they will provide much of tho capital necessary to rehabilitate the was scarred region. pa_e eichT WeBaUfBefef TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 1915 A. E. JOHNSTON BISCUITS CRAWFORD'S Regular 20c pkg. Today, 2 for 25c McCORMICK'S Regular 26c per lb. Today, lb.. .20c A. E. JOHNSTON Phone 7. Josephine St. Unequalled fer General Use. _. P. TIERNEY, General Sales Agent Nelaon, B.C. Cars Shipped to all railway points Prescriptions Wo aro at your service. Your prescriptions will bo filled with pure drugs, by experienced graduates, accurately and quickly. Bring your prescriptions to us and be convinced. Prices reasonable. Canada Drug & Book Co. The Drug Store That Is Different. F. J. BOLES, Mgr. Mall orders filled promptly. Phone 81. SEED POTATOES CARMI are early white potatoes, highly recommended by the provincial experts. WEE MACGRiEGOR—Immensely productive main crop potato. First class seed ot these two varieties at following prices: 4 lbs. for 25c 10 lbs. for 50c 25 lbs. for $1.00 100 lbs. for $3.00 To prevent scab potatoes should be Immersed in a solution of Formalin or Corrosive Sublimate. Formalin, pints 25c Quarts 50c Corrosive Sublimate, per oz....15c Full Directions. Mail orders filled promptly. Rutherford Drug Co., Ltd. NELSON. B. C Gem Theatre TONIGHT "Called Back" The world's greatest four-reel mystery feature. No Advance in Prices. _Cj_ Taffeta Silk Hair^ Ribbon V/i INCHES WIDE Per Yard „.15o The Ark New and Second Hand Furniture Cheapest In the City. Phone L395 606 Vernen St J. W. Holmes, Mgr. Nelion, B.C. At the Theatres At the Gem Tonight "Called Back," tho great four-reel photoplay of mystery and adventure, will bo shown at tho Gem this evening. The management states that despite the extra expense entailed in securing this picture no advance in prices will be made. Mystery at Starland Tho Starland theatre this evening is presenting the flftoenth episode of "The Million Dollar Mystery." , .On Thursday, Warren Kerrigan will bo featured in "Tho Inn of the Winged God," the second of the "Terence O'Rourke, Gentleman Adventurer" series, each story being a complete adventure. AROUSES FEELING •, ' VON KLUCK WOUNDED (By Daily New» Leased Wire.) LONDON, March 29.—Gen. von Kluck, who led the early advance of the German forces nearly to the sates of Paris, has been Injured slightly by shrapnel. Outrageous Conduct of Submarine Crews in Sinking Steamers Discussed by Newspapers (By Doily News Leased Wire.) LONDON, March 29.—Tho sinking by the German submarines of tho steamer Fabala and thc Aguila Is commented upon with the utmost bitter ness in this morning's papers. Al though witnesses disagree as to the exact time allowed for the debarkation of passengers and crews, they all agree tliat the Germans fired torpedoes while they were lowering the boats. "It is true that the conscience of this country will never allow us to take reprisals in kind, whatever Ger many does In tho way of murder and outrages. We could not stoop to the lex talionis but that does not mean that we are to suffer these things pus sively, that we are to let bygones be bygones when the time to exact the settlement shall arrive, and extend to the criminals an act of general for giveness. To consent to such counsel would not only be weak but against all precedent," says the Daily Chronicle. "It is the bounden duty to posterity no less than to the present generation to see to It that in its ending the way of the transgressor shall be hard." The Times says in an editorial that the treatment of non-combatants in Belgium is being repeated at sea and that the world at largo will form its own Judgment. It adds: "The lesson we must tako to heart is that we uro at war with a people who will hesitate at nothing to accomplish their ends. The Germans evid ently are desperate. The new turn given to tiieir submarine campaign indicates the failure of its objective, which was to kill our foreign trade. Once more Admiral von Tlrpitz hlis done us a great service. His latest achievement will complete the education begun by the shelling of Scarborough; it will remove what remained of our belief in our enemy's culture." Nelson News of the Day DISCUSS ROSE SHOW AT MEETING TONIGHT Expect to Appoint Committees to Look After Various Activities—Order Rose Bushes* Everybody interested in the holding of tho third annual Nelson roso festival this year is invited to attend tlio meeting tonight of tho iNelson Improvement association, statod J. W. Holmes, president of the association, yesterday. Tho meoting will be held in the board of trade rooms and it is the' Intention that tonight committees'to look after various activities in connection with tho show will be appointed; Today is tho last day that orders for rose bushes will bo accepted by the secretary, A. A. Perrier, aijd at tho meeting tonight Mr. Perrier will bo instructed to obtain the necessary number of bushes. The meeting will' |be ihel'd in the board of trade rooms at 8 o'clock. NGENT FU TRIP WHITE VICTORIOUS (By Dally Newa Leased Wire.) PHILADELPHIA, Pa., March 29.- Charles White, the Chicago light weight, had the better of a six-round bout with Charles (Kid) Thomas of this city, who claims tho French lightweight championship, here tonight. Both boxers weighed In at 133 lbs. at 3 o'clock. NEWSY LALONDE GET8 JOB AS COLLEGE COACH (By Dally News Lensed Wire.) MONTREAL, March 29.—-Newsy Lalonde, tlio well known lacrosse and hockoy player, left tonight for New York, where ho will stay over Easter before going to Swarthmore university to coach the lacrosso team there. He will be away for about two months, returning in timo to play either witli tho eastern teams er the coast should lacrosse bo playod this season. Get Your Vegetable and Flower Seeds Here RENNIE'S, McKENZIE'S, STEELE BRIGGS' AND FERRY'S TO CHOOSE FROM Sweet, Juicy Oranges— Good Local Baldwins, per box, $1.25 Per dozen.......Mo, 25o and 40o 1 ontarlos, per box $1.50 Lemons, large size, per dozen, 30c Florida Grape Fruit, large else, 10o No. 1 Arkansas Black, per box, $2,00 A1 CARROT8, PARSNIPS, TURNIPS AND CABBAGE FOR 8ALE J A IDAf-IlU-p 0 r« THE GREAT SUPPLY HOUSE . A. 1KV1INU OC tO. Bak.r St. Phon. 16* When You Overhaul Your Launch Use Bapco Marine Paint White, Grain and Red AND BERRY BROS. "LUXEBERRY" 8PAR VARNISH W. oan alio tupply you with Paint and Varnish Remover, Sand Paper. Varnlah and Pajnt Bruahoa, eto. Wood-Vallance Hardware Co LIMITED WHOLESALE AND RETAIL NELSON, B. C, Attack by Submarine—Capture Spy Impressions of Old Country by Nelson Soy. An excellent Idea of the impressions of the old country are gained by a "thoroughbred" Canadian upon his first arrival there is contained in a letter which has been received by Georgo Stevens from Pte. D. J. Mc* Almon of Nelson, who left with the second contingent from this district and who arrived in England with the 30th battalion. Mr. MoAlinou nlso tells of an attack on the transports which carried tbe boys over by a German submarine which, however, was chased away. "We aro in the second largest barracks in England." stateB Pte. McAl- mon. "You could put Nelson in the parade grounds; 40,000 tro'dpB left here last week for the front, so you seo it is some barracks. Each bungalow is built of brick and holds about 50 men, aud they are all in rowa or streets and last night it took 20 of us just an hour to find the one we were in. They are all alike, so it is pretty hard to tell which is which. "We came over iu three transports, with H.M.S. Essex as escort, ami just off the coast of Ireland we were chased by a Gorman submarine and had to run into Queenstown, Ireland. The Essex tool: four shots at it, but thc submarine dived and got away. We stayed in Queenstown three days and the people treated us fine. "Queenstown is an old Irish town with all tho houses built alike and each one joins tho next, so it is like one .big house, but it Is very pretty. I "Wo left there tinder escort of six torpedo boat destroyers, two cruisers and two torpedo boats, and about 3ix hours out we captured a German spy who was signalling through a port hole, and as we were on our way to Liverpool we changed our course and landed at Avonmouth, where we took the truiu the rest of the way." The trains ho describes as "funuy" an*! he continues: "Only seven of :is were in a coach und when you get in tho guard locks the door and you "an't got out till he opens it again. The box cars are about the size of a hack." Regarding tho towns of the old land he states: "The streets are from 20 to 70 feet wide and run every way, wlille ut tlio shows a man never tak-js off bis hat and can smoke as much as ho likes. The bars in hotels aro about four feet square aud they have little rooms nil around where you go 'n aud sit and the barmaids come and take your order just the same as in a restauraut at home, lf a man takes i 5-cent drink, which is twoponce 'anenny, they think ho is crazy. You will see lust as many women sitting around drinking us men. "We are only two miles from oue if England's fashionable summer resorts, Folkestone, and " only costs us twopence, which is 4 cents In our money, t" go down In a 'bus. Steak and French fries for 15 cents! Ob say, but it certainly is rich, and the best of it is they aro all crazy ahout the Canadians. Ynu lean converse freely with almost any girl or woman you meet and the women hero have pro-soldier clubs, tho members will not go out with a man unless he is in uniform. "We passed through London on our way up here but did not see much of it as everything is lu darkness after 8 o'clock. "Wo expect t0 go to thc front iu a month or six weeks. We are tiie beet drilled battalion here, which is saying a lot for Canada, but the regulars have all gone to the front and the rest are a bunch of home guards." Pte. McAlmon's address is No. 2 company, 30th battalion, Napier barracks, Canadian expeditionary forces, Shornclitfe, Kent, England. FORMER SHEEP CREEK MAN FOUGHT AT YPRES One of Few of Seventh Division Left After Holding the Road to Calais. 'tt havo been all through Belgium and France. The flifhtlnn' around Ypres was tho hottest I experienced," states Geor_"o Umlorwood, formerly employod at the Queen mine, Shoep creek, In a letter. "Wo were In action at Ypres for 32 days and fighting every day before we got relieved. There wero between 20,- 1)00 and 30,000 of us thro and we got uut up so badly that there hm't any 7th division left but wo held the road to Calais until tho reinforcements arrived and they luirc held tho position ever, since,*' he continues. Mr, Underwood has been Invalided homo to undergo an operation and expects to return to the firing line soon. TEI INSTITUTE ACTIVE Has Arranged to Bring in Fifth Car of Grain to District—Erects Two Warehouses, Sinco the beginning of the year the South Kootenay Farmers institute, which comprises among its membership the ranchers In the Fruitvale and Columbia Gardens district has handled 56000 of ibuslnoss for tho ranchers of Its district, according to William Neil- json of Fruitvale, secretary of the organisation, who wus a Nelson visitor yesterday registering at tho Hume. j The Institute has now under order j its fifth car of mixed grain whicli has !been required by tho ranchers, it has brought in tho lime and sulphur re- uulri'd by its membership and according to Mr. Nollson It hopes to bring ln tho sugar which will bo required for preserving during the coming sea- sou. Since Jan. 1 two warehouses have been erected, ono at Fruitvale and one ut Columbia Gardens and it is from these that the grain and other articles brought In are handled. Potato and mangle crop competitions havo 'boon commenced among tho ranchers and for the juveniles ol' the district a po- tatu crop competition 1ms been inaugurated. Seed orders handled by tho Institute during tho year have amounted In valuo to }I00 und it Is intended thot during the spring a registered podl grce bull will be brought in to the dis trlot. Dairying, states Mr. Nellson, is being moro and moro looked forward to and nearly overy rancher in tlio distriot lias or Intends to obtain one er more cows. A meeting of tlio directors of the South Kootonay Farmers instituto will be held at Frultvalo Wednesday whon further activity will -bo discussed. Government road work in tiie Fruitvale district commenced vesterday. VIETlfHi SIMMY NEXT Women's Aid** of Hospital Will Sell Flowers—Proceeds for Public Ward. Next Saturday will bu Violet day in Nelson. The Women's Hospital Aid society will hold a salo nf the violets whicli bave been mado by tho members of tlio society, the proceeds lo be used In 'buying linen and also many necessities and comforts for the public ward patients. For tho past 20 years tho aim of this society lias been to supply theso comforts for this ward. To continue tho good work it is necessary that the public should give its support in the samo manner as it has done in past years, it is pointed out. Thc merchants havo generously responded and aro using the violets for Easter window decorations. Tho general public is asked to wear bouquets of. theso violets which may ibo purchased from the fair flower sollors next Saturday. The society hopes that the day will prove such a success that an annual Violet Hospital day will be established. A. S. Horswill & Co. P. O. Box 54 Phone 121 Nelson, B. C. St. Ivel's Tongue, in glass, each 35c Quart Bottles Ontario Tomato Ketchup * —.... .25o Pumpkins, 3-lb. tins, each 12c Strawberries, 2-lb. tins, in heavy syrup ...18c We carry International Poultry Foods, Stock Food, Remedies and Grow Fast Calf Meal. Fishobollor 1 Kraft JOHNSON DIS LIBERAL U PLATFORM Tho car of seed grain whloh the agricultural department of. tho provincial government is providing for this district has reached tho city and the process of distribution will tako placo Immediately. * - Miss A. E. Olson of Alnsworth is a Nelson visitor. She is at tho mime. SCOUTS WILL SPEND EASTER AT BA Arrange for Hike at Parade in Ar. mory Tonight—Scout Master Will Be In Charge. Nelson corps of Boy Scoifts Is planning a hike t0 Balfour, whero lt Intends to spend Easter in camp and arrangements for the. outing will bo inadc at the parade of the corps tonight at S o'clock In tho armory. Uniforms will not bo necessary at thc parade. It is expected thut tho corps will mako tho trip to Balfour at almost full strength, and Capt. P. P. Armstrong, scoutmaster, is arranging to take charge of tho trip. While at Balfour they will pay a vteit to tholr former scoutmaster, W. O. Rylett. Bearing Orchard For Rent Splendid Opportunity—fen Lots and Four-Roomed House ir. Falrview, City water. Forty fruit trees, numerous small Iruits, truck garden. Everything in splendid oondltion. Fins looatlon, But you must aot at onos. Rent, 520.00. Nsw Five Roomed Modern House, Fail-view $20,00 Chas. E, McHardy GREEN BLOCK PHONE 135 NELSON,r.vt» C. Dwells on Railway Polloy ef Government—Dr. Woiverton Addresses Meeting. Finding fault with tho railway policy of tho McBride administration and also dealing with tho Liberal platform as adopted at a provincial convention at Revelstoko in 1912, A. M. Johnson, Lib- oral candidate for Nelson rifling, last night nddressed a meeting in the Liberal club rooms, Vernon street. Fifty per cent of the revenue of the province, he stated, was produced from Kootenay 'Boundary and beithen dwelt on what should be tho consideration given a district of this wealth by a provincial government. Ho paid a warm tributo to Lome A, Campbell, M.F.F. for Rossland for tho consideration he had obtained for his riding sinco he had been a member. ■ He then said that it had been stated that the British Columbia Liberal- had no policy and with this stateinont he wanted to tako issue. "We have,'' he continued, "a platform in which we believe first, last and all the timo and a platform which when placed before the people will mean tho return of a Liberal administration'.1' Mr. Johnson then turned to the railway policy of tho government during the discussion of which he described tho Pacific Great Eastern an a railway from nowhere to nowhere. He stated tlio timo for railway guarantees by thc government is, or ought to be, over and that the provincial government had not been required to offer a cent of assistance to the Canadian Northern railway to induco it to construct the line west through the Yellowheud pass into British Columbia. Ho took occasion to express appreciation of the services of tlio Dominion solicitor general, Hon. Arthur Meighen, for tho manner in which 'he had dealt with the Canadian Northern from Ottawa, Ho then turnod back to thc Liberal platform and stated he had been nsked yesterday what ho would promise to do if elected and his reply had been that ho would promise nothing but u hard time of it for the government if it were returned and he were returned to represent Nelson riding. Flourishing a copy of the Liberal platform ho continued to state that he was never more prepared to mako a promise and stick to it. His views were not necessarily tho views of his followers, but ho wus thero to represent them and that lie would do. If they -sent him to Victoria and instructed him to vote that daylight waa dark ho would do so. Of the land plank in tho Libera) platform ho stated; "Ou that alone the Liberals should be returned in British Columbia," and he went on to deal at length with tho mutter of allowing land to bo taken up by speculators. Ho urged a higher rental for timber limits In the province aud that only thoso firms or persons that were willing to work tho timber limits which they took hold of should bo allowed to hold thorn. Ho did uot advocate the confiscation of those limits upon which rights hud already been obtained but which had not been worked but ho stated he would see that tho lumbermen worked them or that the government again took hold of them, paying back to those who had held them all tho moniea whicli they 'hud paid into the provincial treasury. Proposes Action in Event of Strike, Dealing with coal lands and public ownership ho believed the state should tako over to a certain extont public utilities. The government, ho pointed out, should control a certain amount of coal lands in order that, for Instance, whon thero was a strike between tho coal mine operators and tho miners the innocent onlookers should not suffer. He thought the government should bo ln a position to supply coal to those who required it and were willing to pay for it. His ideas were similar with railroads. If there was a strike it should bo no reason that ho should not bo able to get from Noison to Kaslo. Tho government should be in a position to seo that he could mako that Journoy. Frovislon for those disabled through industrial diseases, including "leading" was advocated 'by Mr. Johnson In discussing the Workmans Compensation act and. ho favored a stato fund out of which all men disublod in a manner which was not at all duo to their own negligence could bo recompensed. He ■bolieved tho Workmans Compensation act should bo extended to Includo even servants. On oriental immigration ho waa emphatic that all orientals should be restrained from entering tho Dominion. I£e warmly favored tho present provincial- liquor uct which ho believed If properly enforced was a model act in his vlow of tho liquor question. "If a man wauta a drink, lot him have a drink," stated Mr. Johnson, ■but ho urged that he bo allowed to be served nothing but tho beat. Ho closed his remarks on tho liquor situation by emphatically declaring "God help British Columbia If prohibition comes," and by stating that he was firm in his op- inion on tho liquor question and if his followers did not like tils opinions thoy did not havo to. Ho spoke also in favor of tlio Torrens system of registration 0} land* UtleB -dnd concluded by dwelling on the civil servlco question and tho meeting which was presided over by Erward Fergu- son, was tlion addressed -by Dr. Woiverton on "Proportional Bcpresenta- tion.*' Dr. .Woiverton predicted during his address that during the next 10 years the entire civilized world would adopt proportional representation and stated he would like to see British Columbia take tho lead ou thc question in tho Dominion. "B & K" Chick Foo< A balanced ration of Cracked Grain Oatmeal, Millet Seed and Chick Qrfl for the little chicks. Used by all thi most successful poultrymen. Put ujf in 100's, 10's and 5's. The Brackman-Ker Milling Co., Ltd. CITY ASSESSMENT SAKE AS LAST YEAR Court of Revision Middle of May- Engineer Gets Half Month's Salary —Discuss Arbor Day At tho meeting of tho city council last evening tho assessment valuo, upon recommendation from tho finance committee, was made the same as last year and a court of revision, composed of Mayor J. J. Malono and Aldermen John Bell, J. A. Gallagher, Alfred Larson and I. A. Austin, was appoint ed, the first sitting of the court to be hold on the morning of May 19 at 10 o'clock. Tho council decided to follow out tiie recommendations of the finance committee that $500 bo advanced to the street railway, that the arrears in light rates be at onco collected and that the chief of police be instructed to collect arrears in licenses due the city, many of whicli, lt was stated, were several years in arrears, and thc city clerk was instructed in the matter of light arrears to give proper notice and proceed with the collection. The matter of thc rent of the build' ing for the public market was dig' cussed and It was decided to pay tho rent for the past three months and to discontinue the use of the building as far as the city council was concerned so tliat the council would not be responsible for thc rent from March 26. It was pointed out that the council had only rented the building up to the end of last year and was not liable for thc rent after that time. It was thought that with the coming fine weather the building would not be necessary and that, should one be ne; ccssary, the arrangements should be loft to tho committee supervising the market. A letter was rend from the Economy Gas Apparatus Construction company in regard to tlio payment of the loss during the past year on the operation of tho gas plant. In the letter if was stated that it had been pointed out to thc clly when it took over thc plant tliat it would be unnecessary to have a munngcr as that thc city already had a man who could handle it and that the company did not feci called upon to pay the salary of a manager, whicli was included in the over expenditure, but that it would pay the difference, amounting to $1>5i!..l, after an examination of tiio books of the plant. It was decided to have the city solicitor obtain such in format ion as was possible and .to give his opinion in tho mattor to the city clerk, who was instructed tu make settlement with tiie company on the basis of the opinion. Aid. Ilorswill's bylaw in respect to the licensing of bartenders was given its first and second readings. A deputation from tho Nelson Improvement association, consisting of J. W, Holmes and W. It. Jarvis, was received by thc council and they asked tliat Euster Monday be set aside as arbor day and that tho samo arrangements as wero usual in past years be made for tho supplying of teams for the hauling away of refuse. The council decided lo carry out tho arrangements but It was pointed out that citizens must burn all refuse that could be burnt and have tho remainder ready for immediate loading by the teams. It was left to tho mayor to fix the dato of arbor day, as tliere would bo no uso In having it on Easter Monday should it rain during the remainder of this week. G. C. McKay, former city engineer, applied for one month's salary which he claimed wus duo him and it wa. decided to pay him half a month's salary. A recommendation from thc fire, water and light committee in regard to tho enlarging of the water main on Hoover street between Josephine and Hall streets and tho lowering of the main to protoct it from frost was authorized to be carried out when funds wero available, as also was a recommendation from tho parks commltteo In respect to the construction of a road running wost and south from the comotery. The flro chief's report showed that there wore four alarms during thn mouth, three small fires and u larger one at the Hamilton residence, in which tho damage amounted to $10,600, with Insurance of $8,500. Tlio report was adopted and a recommendation that new uniforms be issued was referred to tho fire, water and light committee. Tho medical health officer's report showed that tho last case of tho so- called smallpox was dtsmissod on March 25 and that now, to his knowledge, there, was not a caso of infectious disease ln the city. REAL ES A E INTO E SALES! Alluring Literature Said to Have At* traded People to Dense Forest on Vancouver Island. (By Daily Nows Loused Wire.) CALGARY, Alta., March 29.—When j tho police raided tho office of Farm J Holdings syndicate at the Bevcridgo I building tonight and arrested Gilbert.! Groom and Alex Eeitwlg for seUlngi| proporty on Vancouver island by nils-', representation, tbey found a number ' of pitiful letters from people who had purchased property and on going to locate it bad been stranded at Port Hardy, Vancouver island, with hardly! Sufficient money to support existence. Tliere were touching appeals for help to get them back tb civilization.* It is alleged that tihe proporty the syndicate haB boen selling as desirable property for settlers is in.the midst of a dense forest. The office, woe filled with alluring literature. Thc police aro fully investigating thc wholo proposition. Walter Newbum left on the coast train last night en route for Portland, Ore., wlioro . ho has ibeen transferred to tlio staff in tlio Canadian Pacific railway's passenger department. 1 W. E. Sinclair, a prominent shoo man of Now Westminster, died at the ' hospital there on Marcli 20. Mr. Sinclair was engaged in tho shoo business ut Kaslo before solng to New Westminster. BOER HEAVYWEIGHT PUTS IT OVER JOE WOODS (By Daily News Leased Wlro.) NEW YORK, March 20.—George Godel, the Bour heavyweight, stopped Joe Woods of Brooklyn in the fifth round of a 10-round match horo tonight. Woods' seconds throw up the sponge. . S. J, Towgood of Sandon was a Noison visitor yesterday on route to Cranbrook. E. V. Buckley, manager of tbo Queen mine at Sheep creek, Is visiting tbe city. Ho is at tho Humo. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Carney ot* Salmo are Nelion visitors. They are at the Strathcona. There will ho a meeting tonight at 8 o'clock In Miners' Union hall ot the trades and labor council. Easter lilies Place Your Order Now. Wo have a few tins loft. 5-lb. tin 45c New Zeal ind Butter _h Shipment Arrli Artichokes Fresh Shipment Arrived. lbs 95c 3 lbs. .25c Joy Bros. Grocers and Tea Merchants Cor. Mill ami .Tno*"*<*'-M streets IS Ward Street Tel. 19 (-. u. Box 637 Starland Theatre Fifteenth Episode of The Million Dollar Mystery 8TARLAND ORCHESTRA TWO SPLENDID ONE-REEL FEATURE8 Thursday—"THB INN*, OF THE WINGED GOD"—Warren Korrl- gau ln the third of tho Gentleman Adventurer series. We're You'll never find this Houso 6l] Good Clothes behind on anything.] We're always ahead! But—you'll say— "That's what thoy all say," Sure, thoy do, and it's for thiel reason we ask you to come in for] a "seo." A "see"' Ib tlio proof! We are showing some handsome I Spring Suits at $18, $20 and $26 that will make our competitors | "stand up and tako notice.'' We've lots of new outfitting for j Spring that we want you to seel All the correct Shapes in Stiff ahd Soft Hats for Spring, $2.50 to j $4.50. So, we say again— This way, please!
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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