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^mW. mm^^mJ^^m m ^w |! Th» tmly*: ■**— nip-n, British Columbia csrryinj ths full ssrvics of the Western Assooiated Press over its own leased wire \ The Daily News hae the lergeet eh-f oulatlon ef any dally newspaper in Canada in proportion te the population. of Its home town. ypL. 15 , No, 280, NEIi80tf, B. C, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 8, 1M7 60c. PER MONTH BELGIUM ITS INDEPE But WillfLay Down Some Important Conditions tPBICEW HAY BE MUD [Question Said to be Under Discussion-Crisis^ in Ghina Near' • (By Dally News Leased Wire.) HAVRE, March 7.—The German government, according1 to information fecelved here through confidential -agents, Is considering the publication of, Germany's terms of peace. Under ■these terms, Belgium would be declar- Tcd independent, subject onjy to permanent German garrisons at Antwerp, -«iege and Namur and to the control [by, Germany of ports and railways. Belgium, under the terms, would have Jib national army but would be policed |by a gendarmerie. Crisis in China Near *PEKIN, March 6.—(Delayed.)—The I Immediate breaking off of relations with Germany Is expected here and tt Is generally predicted that China will fioin the entente. This belief Is due jto the fact that despatches from Tien Tsin say that. Tuun Chi Jul, who re |slgned March 4 and loft for Tien-Tain, deelded Jo return to thu capital Immediately and assume the premiership. It Is said that President Li Yuan lung has agreed to glvo the cabinet full power to frame thc foreign olicy. The cabinet is known to fuvor the Iovering of relations with Germany .nd parliament is showing a dtsposl- lon to follow the leadership of the reinior rather than thut of thc present. Berlin Not' Informed LONDON,-March 7.^-A despatch to [.he Exchange Telegraph company om Amsterdam says a massage received there frbm Berlin asserts that neither the German foreign office nor the Chinese legation In Berlin has lieard anything of a possible rupture ctwecn China.and Germany. Limiting of Debate Provided For WASHINGTON, March 7.—Approval lif a rule by which two-thirds of thc ienate might limit debate on any subject was given lato today by cuususcs If both Democrats and Republicans of lie senate With only two Republicans !.it of the combined totul attendance ' more than 70 voting In thc negative. he rule probably will be brought, up i the senate Thursday and Its "early loption is expected. .Senators Sherman of Illinois and prance of Maryland opposed It In the ■jtepublican caucus because thoy say was dictated by President Wilson, lenator Lafollotte did not attend, but |everal others of tho fllibustcrers ainst the armed neutrality bill did. ITOUTHS OF 17 AND 18 CALLED BY AUSTRIA (By Dally News Leased Wire.) I PARIS, March 7.—A Zurich dc- mtch to the Temps says that ,thc ustrlan minister of war has called ito service tho cluss of 1920, that is ouths born tn 1899 and 1900. Tho acrutts, It ts stated, uuisl present lemselves on March 10 for Immediate -srvice. The Austrian government is likely to ill out men aged from 54 to 01 who '<■» capable of giving military service, io despatch adds. I'AJOR COOHILL GETS POST IN MILITIA DEPARTMENT (By Dally News Leased Wire.) lOTTAWA, March 7.—Major H. J. pghlll, former second in command of j Ottawa battalion, now at Amherst, IS., who has beon appointed to an iportant position In the militia de- irtment under Col. Mclnnes, asslst- it adjutanf-general, has arrived ih 0 capita]. Major Coghill went ovcr- as with the first contingent and saw nsidorable service in France. He io served some time on the hendquur- i staff in England. REBEL LEADER AND STAFF IN CUBA CAPTURED (By Dally Nowb Leased Wive.) HAVANA, March 7.—Announcement was made at the president^; palace today that a message hai been received there stating that Jose Miguel Gomez,, former president of Cuba, had been captu etl with his entire staff, by Col. Collate, commander of the government troops. 23 BfilTISH SHIPS SUNK DURING WEEK Number Small Compared with Arrivals and Departures—12 Unsuccessfully Attacked by Subs. (By Dally News Leased Wire.) LONDON, March 7.—An official statement issued today says that 23 British, merchant vessels were sunk by mines or submarines during the week ended March 4, Of these 14 were of 1600 tons gross or over and nine were under 1600 tons. In tho same period three British flBhing ships' wero sunk. The statement Includes one merchant vessel and one fishing vessel sunk during the previous week but not included in a previous statement. Twelve British merchant vessels were unsucccsfully attacked by submarines during thc week. Tho number of merchant vessels of nil nationalities of more than 100 tons net arriving nt United Kingdom ports during tho week Was 2528. _The number sailing was 244". These "figures aro exclusive of fishing nnd local craft. France Lozas Two Ships. PARIS, March 7.—The following official statement was issued this evening: "During the week ended at midnight March 4, 850 merchant ships of over 100 tons net, of all nationalities, ex cludtng coasting and fishing vessels, entered French ports. "During tho same period one merchant ship of over 1600 tons gross and ono under this tonnage were sunk by submarines or mines, as well as 16 fishing boats." IMPERIAL CONFERENCE NOT LIKELY TO BE DELAYED Will Not Be Interfered with by Election in Australia—Borden May Return by April 19. (By Dally Nows Leased Wire.) OTTAWA, March 7.—The holding of an election In Australia will not Interfere with the imperial conference us planned is the opinion expressed In the Ottawa Evening journal, whicli says: "Wltluthe announcement of a general election in Australia the opinion Is general among cabinet ministers here that tho imperial war conference will not bo delayed us believed, and S?r Robert Borden will lie able to return tp Canada in time for the reoponln,g of parliament on April 19. "Premlor Morris of Newfoundland and Premier Massey of New Zealand are In London und General Smuts of South Africa is on his way. Thero only remain representatives ,of Australia and India, and in view of thc election In the former country, one of the prominent Australians In Loudon nt tho present time may be named to represent his country. A good representative could readily bo found for India, ''The original Intention was lo open the conference about the middle of March, so that the program may yet be adhered to." GEN. FAGES SAYS QUEBEC IMPROVES IN RECRUITING (By Daily News Leased Wire.) OTTAWA, March 7.—Brlg.-Gcn. H. O. Pages, commander of the fifth military district, which Includes Quebec City, arrived In thc Dominion capital today for a conference with the mllltla department authorities. He dented the report that he was ubout to resign his post, and said that recruiting In thc Quebec district Is gradually Improving. Tho adoption of moro efficient methods was progressing rapidly. ONTARIO LEGISLATOR 18 SERIOUSLY ILL (By Dally News Leased Wire.) TORONTO, March 7.—R. R. Gtimey, M. L. A for Manltoulln, who Is In tlie Parkdale hospital suffering from pneumonia, was reported tonight to be ln a serious condition, which had lasted all day. MIPS REGISTERED IN CANADA MAY BE TAKEN Iquisitioning Queition Being Con- eldered by British and Dominion Government., (Dy Dally Nows Leased Wire.) LONDON, Maroh 7.—In tho houuo commons tonight Sir L. Chlonza (noy, representing tho shipping condor, In reply to questions by Shirley who asked whether Cnnudlan |sels have beon requisitioned by the Itlsh authorities, und if this was In I'ordanco with thc Dominion govern- ]nt's wlshos, stated that requlaltloti- \ of vessels registered In tho Do- filons was under discussion with the nlnions' representatives rjgw here. B'angements had been mado in tho nntlme with tile Canadian govorn- nt In which no vessels registered In iuulu wore 1'i-qitlHltlunort except by Ihrmigh Ihe Cnnndlnn government, olijjsoii Hlclis aBKvfl Whether in arrangement had been arrived at whereby officers of the Canadian forces who becurao attached to thc royal flying corps would In tho latter capaoity recelvo promotions.. He also wanted to know how many Canadians Wflro attached whoso promotion . had beon blocked. Tho under secrotary for war. replying, said that such offlcors received promotion undor the same conditions as nny others. Tho question of promotion In their permanent 0tllt was for tho Canadian government tb consider. He hud, ho said, no knowledge of the procedure followed In that respect. In regard to thc question of pay for those officers the under secretary said, ho understood the Cnnndinn government hud now nttlhorlr.ed revised rates, bringing these Canndlan flying officers more or loss. Inln line with the llrltish rntee. UK ID MM Enemy Is Demoralized—Many Guns and Huge Quantities of Stores Left Behind. (By Associated Press.) The rout, of the Turks toward Bagdad Is being kept up by the British,' Who havc: now advanced to within ft miles of Ctesiphon, which Id 28 miles from Bagdad. Thc British reports record the Turks as being demoralized and leaving.behind, them large quantities of stores and numbers of guns. MANY BA fliSN t ARE FOUGHT Four British Machines Brought Down and Seven Missing—Six Foe Planes Landed, (By Associated Press.) Momentarily there ts a cessation in attacks by the British forces along thc Ancre and Somme fronts, which recently have given to King George's men considerable ground held by the Germans at various points. Bombardments alone are reported in these regions and also along the line held by the French. Considerable activity has taken place between the British and Germans. London reports that three German machines were brought down and three others forced to descend damaged, but that four British machines-were felled by the Germans and seven others are missing. (By Dally News Leased Wire.) LONDON, March 7.—Tonight's official communication reads: "During the last 24 hours there has been no change in the situation. Our artillery silenced hostile batteries which were shelling Ypres. We have again bombarded onomy trenches west of Mcssincs. "There was considerable aerial activity on Tuesday, our machines effecting a deal of successful reconnaissance, photography and obtaining valuable Information. Many bombs were dropped on enemy billots and dumps. The en- . I'iny made determined but unsuccessful efforts to stop our work, sending up a very largo number of machines. "Thore was much aerial fighting all along thc front throughout the day, during which three hostile machines were brought down and three others driven down damaged. Four of our machines were brought down and soven others are missing.*' French Statement PARIS, March 7.—Tonight's official statement reads: "On tlie Verdun front our batteries took under their fire enemy detachments In the northern outskirts of Maiincourt wood. We effectively shelled German organizations In tho Eparges wood. The artillery fighting was quite active In the sectors of Maisons de Champagne and Embcr- mel. There Is nothing to report on the remainder of the front." The Belgian communication': "A reciprocal bombardment was carried on eust of Rumscapclle and north of Dixmude." No Fighting, Says Berlin BERLIN, via Sayville, March 7.— The official communication issued by tho war office this evening says no fighting 1ms been reported from lhe east or west fronts. MINISTER OF MILITIA IS ON THE SICK LIST (Uy Daily News Leased Wire.) TORONTO. March 7.—Sir Edward Kemp, minister of militia, Is confined to his home with an attack of bronchitis, but expects to be able to resume his full duties in a few days. KIANS CAPTURE TURKISH POoTION Further Success Achieved on Persian. Border—Retreating Enemy Is Being Pursued .. (By Dally News Leased Wire.) PETROGRAD, via London, March 7. —(British Admiralty, per Wireless Press.)—Russian troops which recently captured the Persian town or Hamadan from thc Turks havo now gained possession of Asadubad summit, 10 miles southwest uf Hamadan, says the Russian official statement Issued today and are pursuing the Turks, who are retiring further gotlth toward Kangaver. The toxt of the communication reads: 'Western and Rumanian fronts: Scouting, reconnaissance and Infantry firing are proceeding. "Caucasian front: in the direction of Bljar our troops pursuing the enemy aro fighting near Senne. "Iu the direction of Hamadan our troops gained possession of Asadabad .summit and arc pursuing thc Turks, who are retiring toward Kangaver. "In the direction of Dovlelagad pursuit of tho Turks continues." TELEGRAPH MEN'S DISPUTE LIKELY TO BE SETTLED (By Daily News Leased Wire.) WINNIPEG, March 7.—It is expected that a settlement of the dispute between the C, P. R, telogruph officials and union representatives resulting from the discharge of a Winnipeg operator, will be made tomorrow. Representatives of tho C. P. R. commercial telegraphers' organization presented their cn-se before a board of conciliation today, following fivo or eft committee meetings nt which all th" facts of Ihe case were assembled, Tlie meeting Justed until lute inniglu und 1 In- resumed :il 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, U.|- .['A' ,-" !|M- i!-j .,-v-i BOWSER ENTERS STRONG PROTEST Opposes Bill Amending the .Railway Act WANTS KEPT FOR PEOPLE Resents Bushing Measure in View of Promises by Premier (By Dally News Leased Wire.) VICTORIA. B.C., March 7.—Declaring that Hon. John Oliver seeks to be a second Roosevelt and wield the big stick over the heads of the capitalists, W. J. Bowser made emphatic objection in the legislature this afternoon to the provisions of the bill to amend thc railway act, introduced by the minister of railways on the second day of thc session, and today was up for tts second reading. Mr. Bowser declared the bill had been so clumsily drafted ns to warrant the belief that it had never been seen by tho attorney general. He said the existing act had been copied almost verbatim from the federal statute, the latter a measure which had been approved by tho eminent heads of the board of j*allway commissioners and he averred that to pass tho proposed amendment would take what safeguards thc people now possess out of the hands of the lieutenant governor in council and place supremo control in thc hands of tho minister. * Resents Rushing, Tho lender of the opposition made strong protest against tho fact that such important legislation was being rushed through and called attention to the promises of the premier thnt all legislation would be tabled until the opposition had ■ full Opportunity to study It. The premier, too, had declar. od the day of caucus rule had passed, but the fact was the Liberals had ul ready held two caucuses at the first of which the new members of the parly had been lectured by the minister of railways upon the necessity of being "good.'* The bill proposes to bring certain roads under thc jurisdiction of tho minister which arc not now undor his supervision and to provide for making public reports from tho companies to the government, which reports hitherto have been privileged in council actions, Undor the powers fought by the minister, Mr. Bowser said, tho minister would he supreme. INCH SUNK BY SUBMARINE Captain,* Six Officers and 100 of Crew Perish-*—Sank in Less Than Two Minutes < (By Dally News Leased Wire.) PARIS, March 7.—The torpedo de stroyer Cassln 1, of the patrol'service, wns torpedoed by a submarine Fob. 28. 'According to the official announcement, thc ship sunk In two minutes, the powder magazine having exploded, und tlie captain, six other officers and 100 of tht crew perished. The text of the announcement reads: "The torpedo destroyer Cassini of thc Mediterranean patrol service, was submarined Fob, 28 at 1 o'clock in the morning. The powder magazine hav ing exploded, the vessel sank in less than two minutes. The captain, six officers and 100 of tlio crew 'perished. Two officers and 32 of tho crew were saved. "According to the formal testimony of thc survivors, who during the night sought to attain floating rafts, the shout of 'Approach, comrades/ could be heard. An instant later they perceived the dark outline of an enemy submarine, which fired gun or machine-gun shots and a shell, thc latter touching a'ruft as it fell:'*' V WELLL SOLDIERS MED AflER Fine Example Set by Montreal in 'Providing Facilities for Technical Training, OTTAWA, March 7-—Acocrdipg to a slntemcnt authorized by tho military hospitals commission tonight splendid results are being accomplished in connection with the work of providing technical training for returned soldiers. Particular reference is mado to what Is being dono at Montreal, where thc faculty of science of McQlll university lias arranged to place Its woodworking rooms, machine shops and .drafting rooms at tho disposal of the commission for tlio greater part of each week, The managers of the polytechnic school hnve also granted a larfco part of their building and equipment' for tiie vocational training of disabled soldiors. Thc commission has been given the use of flue equipment for instruction in motor mechanics, and certain class rooms and a large hull have also been allotted to the soldiers. The hall is being partitioned off lo provide a number nf class.rooms, and additional Instructors have been engaged, so that a lnrge variety of subjects may be taught, DEMANDS OF MINERS REFUSED BY OPERATORS (By Daily News Leased Wire.) CALGARY, March 7.—The demands formulated by the coal miners and presented Tuesday to the operators in session here, have been refused by the operatora. The tatter's representatives stated emphatically today that they would consider no demands from the miners until the latter gave soma tangible promise that any agreements entered into would not be violated. Secretary Carter of the mine* workers' organization, who, with their other representatives are in the city, refuse to mako any j statement as to what they will do. ESTED BY AUSTRALIAN SENATE IRfiES HOME RULE Wants It Granted to Ireland Without Undue Delay—Treatment of Carson Deprecated. (By Daily News Leased Wire.) MELBOURNE, via London, March 7. —The Australian senate by a voto of 28 to 2 today adopted a resolution call lng for home rule for Ireland "without undue delay," substituting that phrase for the word "Immediately." Senator Stewart, a Laborlte, said Sir Edward Carson, unmolested, had formed a force to fight the British authorities iu Ireland, and was then brought into the cabinet. As a result there came the revolt tn Ireland In which people were killed. The reason why Sir Edward Carson was not molested, the speaker added, was that he belonged to the privileged class. Senator Oould, Ministerialist, during the debate said a self-governing do minion should not express an opinion un home rule for Ireland. CLAIMS Al DEBT TOO LARGE Leader of Opposition Describes the Provincial Treasurer as a Financial Apologist. (By Daily News Leased Wire.) EDMONTON, Altu., March 7.—The debate on the budget wns continued In tho legislature today by Mr. Michener, opposition leader, and Premier Sifton Thc latter had Just got fairly started when the adjournment hour came. Mr. Michener described tho provln clnl treasurer as a financial apologist, saying he could explain nwuy tho debts with tho greatest oase. It was a much doubted question, he said, whether tho telephone system was a revenue producing utility. Mr. Michener contended that thc debt was much to large for a young prov Ince like Alberta and yet he saw by the estimates that they wore going to borrow an additional $2,250,000. Speik ing of tlie railway policy of the govern ment, he said it was the same as bon using Industries by municipalities which thc premier strongly opposed. These paper railways, he contended, would be a great burden In the future to the province. Mr. Michener, In closing, argued foi the appointment of a civil service commission and speaking In support of an extension of the legislature said that thoy should wait until the war was ovor before an election wns held Premier Sifton, in* replying, said that far from being an apology, as Mr, Michenor had stated, the speech of the provincial treasurer was u most optimistic one. Despite what the opposition leader had snid the telephone de partment was in excellent shape, was paying Us way and was giving a service not given elsewhere in Cunada. He claimed that thc finances of Alberta were in much better condition than those of British Columbia. This, ho said, was not a matter of opinion— it was a matter of cold figures. SAYS SASKATCHEWAN KEY TO EMPIRE FOOD PROBLEM Greater Production Urged by R. B. Bennett at Rural Municipalities Convention SASKATOON, Sask., Murch 7.—The first day of T-Jio twelfth annual convention uf the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities had a busy day, during which several prominent speakers addressed the targe and most representative rural municipality convention ever held In this province. During tho afternoon session the principal speaker .was It. n. Bennett, director of national .service, who during un hour's address largely reiterated his remarks on tho occasion of his last visit to the city. He maintained that Saskatchewan was the key to the food problem of the Empire and urged greater production, An announcement was made by Hon. George Langley, minister of municipalities, that the provincial government is contemplating the enactment of legislation to prohibit the sale of liquors Indirectly os thoy have done directly, apd Arthur Haw-ken, in a plea for national unity in u wln-the-wnr campaign, denounced the fact that flour is sold for less money in the markets of Britain than In tlie west where It ts produced and the possibility of put- ehoslng Canadian made machinery for less money In Siberia than it can bo purchased In the city where It Is manufactured, were the outstanding features, Lloyd George Says Government Ready to Give Self- Government to Parts of Ireland Wanting it but , Against Enforcing it on Ulster ASKS THAT CONTROVERSY BE POSTPONED DURING WAR IN INTERESTS OF UNITY •Speech Keenly Resented by Nationalists—Dramatic Scene Occurs When They Leave the House—Redmond Declares Government is Playing Into the Hands of Revolutionaries (By Dally News Leased Wire.) LONDON, March 7.—The presenta tlon by the Irish Nationalists In tho house of commons this evening of a resolution calling for the Immediate application of tho home rule statute to Ireland, precipitated one of the most bitter sessions In months, and threw the home rule question back into Its old position of uncertainty. The resolution forced the government into a declaration of policy toward self-government, namely, that any part of Ireland that wished homo rule could have It, but that no coercion would be employed to compel Ulster to nccept. At tho sumo time, the proposal drew from the Ulsterltes the ultimatum that they would not accept, which, coupled with tho government's pronouncement, ef- fectunlly crushed all hopes for a speedy settlement. The Nationalists tonight, headed by their leader, John Redmond, wero in conference, having withdrawn in a body from the house of commons and Mr. Lloyd George was facing his first embarrassing situation since he assumed thc premiership. Called a Turn-Coat. For more than an hour before the Nationalists left the house the premier had faced o whirlwind of angry con sure from the Nationalist quarter which at times forced htm lo take his seat because he could not make himself heard. He was called a "turncoat'' on thc home rule question and one Nationalist exclaimed, "Hangman Carson; he is only fit to bo a hangman, not first lord of the admiralty." The Nationalist resolution was Introduced by T. P. O'Connor, who asserted that thc manner ln which the government had handled the Irish rebellion had transformed a friendly peoplo into one filled with bitter hatred against England. He pleaded that home rule should be put into force at once for tho sake of Ireland and in tho Interests of England, tho Empire and the allies. At one point in his address he paid tribute to the president of tho United' States, saying that President Wilson in his his recent speeches und notes had shown that the United States government recognized the rights of small nations and the principle of nationality. He cnlled attention to the valiant services rendered by Irish soldiers at the front and asserted that they had enlisted with thc understanding that home rulo was to be applied to their country. In conclusion, ho said thero wero only two ways of remedy- settlement or coercion. Ho favored settlement. Appeal for Compromise. Mr. O'Connor was followed by William A. Redmond, who made un Impassioned plea for a compromise between thc Nationalists and Unionists and sat down amid the applause of the house. Thus far things hnd been going smoothly, but Sir John Lonsdale, speaking fur the Unionists, threw a wrench into the machinery by declaring that Ulster wanted nothing to do with home rule uf this sort aud sarcastically remarked that his section fo Ireland had furnished troops and money from pure patriotism and without hope of guin for themselves. (Premier Lloyd George followed with the pronouncement of thc government, and after stating that any part of Ireland that wanted home rule could have It, and suggested two alternatives for the settlement of the difficulty between tho Irish factions. One was a conference of Irishmen and the other was the sotting up of a commission of inquiry to report to the government and parliament. Mr. Lloyd George wus continually in terrupted and, as he proceeded, waa greeted with angry Jeers from the Nationalists, who accused htm of deserting home rule. In conclusion, he offered an amendment to the Nationalist resolution to the effect that "this house would welcome any settlement which would produce a better understanding between Ireland and the rest of the United Kingdom, but considers it impossible to impose by force on any section of Ireland a form of government which hns not their consent" As the premier sat down ex-Premier Asqulth rose and began a conciliatory speech. He pointed out the seriousness of tho situation and advocated a compromise. He suggested that tho ministers of the Dominion who are In Englnnd should be called In to act as mediators and report to parliament. Redmond Resents Negotiations. John Redmond, the Nationalist leader, Immediately took tbe floor and declared ln no uncertain terms that ho would have nothing to do wtth further negotiations; ne and pis followers, he said, had been fooled onco before. Af- . ter a brief speech ho withdrew from the house with his adherents, and the Nationalists went Into conference. The only result of this conference made known wua that the Nationalists voted approval of Mr. Redmond's action. Another meeting of the Nationalists has heen arranged for Thursday, and deep- ■ est interest attaches to this, as there are many who still feel, In view of tho statements'of the premier and Mr. Asqulth, concerning a possible settlement, that an early opportunity should bo taken to submit proposals in a more concise form for the consideration of thc parties concerned. Timothy Healy. who did not follow Mr. Redmond's lead In quitting the house, sarcastically predicted, In the course of a speech late tonight, that "Mr. Redmond, who made such a dramatic skedaddle from tho houso, will return with his tall hetween his legs." He also declnrcd that the Irish people would "bo able to tako tho measuro of this prearranged pacatlng." Charges Redmond. Prom the day the home rulo bill was introduced in 11)02, Mr. Healy had never known Mr. Redmond to hold out the hand of friendship to the Conservative party. On the contrary he had tabooed ovary suggestion tho Conservatives had made for nn agreement He charged that Mr. Redmond had deliberately upset the Nationalist party and thereby created Sinn Felnism. Premier's Speech. Premier Lloyd George, at the outset of his speech, admitted that tho temperate speeches, without bitterness. which he had Just heard impressed him with the difficulty of tho problem more than violent speeches would have done. They showed how widely separated were the views of the two sections of the Irish peoplo. The British people would acclaim with delight any settlement acceptable to the whole Irish people, but. he declared, during the war controversies that might impair natlonnl unity must bu postponed. Thero were two fundamental facts of the Irish situation which wero Ignored by the controversialists, but but whose recognition was coincidi- tlonal to any possible settlement. Ireland's grievance was not a material one, but bad something to do with pride and setf-rcspect. It was indisputable, he said, that, although Ireland was more prosperous than ever, she was no more reconciled to British rulo than sho was in Cromwell's day. The (Continued on Page Two.) NO NEED EXISTS TO PUT EMBARGO ON POTATOES Information Gathered by Minister of Agriculture Shows Big Surplus Over 'Home Requirements, (By Dully Nows Loused Wire.) OTTAWA, Marcll 7—It Ib understood that as a result of a survey which Hon. Martin Burrell. minister of agriculture, hus mude of the Canadian potato situation, he is convinced that there Is no necessity of placing an embargo on potatoes because of a shortage of sijp- piles. Information us to the quantities of potatoes available in all thc provinces has been secured by the minister through J, H. Grlsdalc, director of experimental farms, the directors of experimental farms throughout the Dominion nnd 10. II, Clark, seod commissioner for the Dominion. He also got into touch with provincial authorities, including the ministers of agriculture of the various provinces. As a result of thc survey made Mr. Hun-ell is convinced thnt thero la in Cunudu today a surplus of from 1,000,- 000 to 2,000,000 bushels of potatoes ovor domestic requirements. The members of the New Brunswick potato exchange who were ln the Dominion capital tho other day lo protest against tho embargo proposals, placed the probable surplus of potatoes in tho Dominion at about 2,4000,000 bushels. Tho New Brunswick surplus alone ts about 750,- 000 bushels. The only province which really has a potato shortage Is Ontario. In that province probably 600,- 000 bushels are required to meet the food and seeding requirements. Thin shortnge is a question which It Is believed here will nt once engago tho attention of the provlnclftl mHUftrUlW( _/ PAGE TWO THE DAILY NEWS ■■at* Leading Hotels of the West I Where the Traveling Publio May Obtain Superior Accommodation. j.% . 1^** '''»-, THE HUME A la Carte Table d'Hote .GEORGE. BENWELL, Prop. , Special Daily Lunch, 50c. HUM'E^Slrs.'.l. A. McCarthy, Mrs. Caffree, Mr. nnd Mrs. L. A. S. Dack, Mr. Shannon, City; Mr. and Mrs. Brown, Bonnington; H. D. Young, G. F, Stevenson, !•'. 11. Skeels. T. Parker, Louis Johnstone, Lewis Lester, F. B. DeVebber, P. H. Dubar, Mrs. A. Archibald. City; C. 1. Archibald, Salmo; Mr, and Mrs. ,1. Anderson, Kaslo; .!. Henry, Ainsworth; IT." C. Getgerloh, Kaslo; T. W. Blngey, Trail; Mrs.'J. Colvln and son, Trail; A. W. Mackenzie, Spokane; C. L. Wiley, Clearwater; L, ,1. Hetlenthal, Scuttle; M. C. Donaldson, Salmo;, W. O. 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ROSSLAND HOTELS The Hotel Allan RECENTLY REFURNISHED SMITH & BELTON, Proprietors Afternoon Summary Bright Flashes from Yesterday's Telegraph Service to ths Afternoon Papers (By Daily News Leased Wire.) 1/ONDON, March 7.—AVhrit was the greatest of all Canadian raids ever pulled off developed on Thursday last Into a sanguinary battle near a ridge iu wiiich the losses on both sides were heavy. Ours, according to lists now In the Canadian casualty office, probably reached COO, while according to the estimates of wounded officers who have just returned to London, the Germans suffered by our gas and artillery something like 1000. Turks Abandon Strong Position. LONDON. March 7.—An official report from Egypt says the Turks have abandoned a .strong position in the vicinity nf Theikh Muran, west of Shellal. British Close on Bagdad. LONDON. March 7.—British troops have approached almost within range or Bagdad, Official announcement from the Mesopotamia expeditionary force today declared that on Monday British cavalry engaged Turkish rearguard at LojJ, nine miles southeast of ctcsiphon. Ctcsiphon is about 2$ miles In-low Bagdad, un the Tigris. ALLIANCE PLOL Claims It Was Necessary in View of United States Breaking off Relations. itiy Daily News Leased Wire.) BERLIN, via Sayville. March 7.-- The Overseas News agency today made public the following official statement concerning Germany's plan to have Mexico engaged In war wllh the Unit- id Slates If the United States should not remain neutral after the declaration of unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany; The decision to begin tlie unrestricted submarine warfare on Feb. l having been taken, an eventual conflict with America had to be considered by reason for Its previous attitude. The facts havo been proved that the surmise was justified, for the American government, immediately after our no- tificution concerning the burred /.one. broke off diplomatic relations ;md moreover requested other neutral powers to join In this course of action. In anticipation of this possibility It was not only the right but also the duty of the government tt* lake measures in time to counterbalance tlie joining of and additional ally to the side of our enemies. "The imperial minister to Mexico was therefore, instructed about the middle of January, to offer an alliance to thc Mexican government and to arrange, the details In ease the United States should declare war against us. The minister was expressly charged by instruction lo tuke no stops with thc Mexican government before he had obtained absolute certainty that war hud been declared by the United States. "It is not known by what means the American government acquired knowledge of the instructions, transmitted by secrot ways to Mexico. It seems that treason—and treason il probably ts—has been committed on American territory." $10,000 WORTH OF BEAVER SKINS CONFISCATED (By Dally News Leased Wire.) OTTAWA, Marph 7—Ten thousand dollars worth of beaver skins has been confiscated by Deputy Game Wnrden Lo ETourriler of Oracefield, Quo, The skins, which number 100. were being shipped from the Hudson Bay to Bruno Wyers, New York anil were confiscated on their arrival at GracefieM. MEETING OF BRITISH WAR CABINET CALLED i Ity Canadian Associated l'ress.) LONDON, March 7.—In the house of commons tonlgHt, Andrew Bonar Law, chancellor of the exchequer, stated that the Imperial war cabinet would modi in the near future. He could not say. until after the delegates had assembled whether a report on the pro- reedlngs would he issued. TWO HUNDRED WAR-WORN VETERANS REACH CANADA (by Dully News Leased Wire.) ST. JOHN, N. B„ March 7.—Two hundred war-worn but happy votoruns reached this port today from overseas after IH days aboard ship. With the party arrived about 3*100 bags of mall, 10 MCBNf RULE (Continued from Page One,) second fact was that the population in northeast Ireland was as bitterly opposed to Irish rule as the Nationalists were opposed to British rule. It would be as glaring an outrage upon the principle of self-government to place this population under Irish rule as to deny self government to the rest of the people. Among many othor Interruptions was one by John Dillon, who exclaimed angrily: "You are turning your back ou home rule." Charge Is Denied. Replying to Mr. Dillon's interruption, tho premier said: "Not only is that not truo, but the honorable gentleman knows it. I have not deviated a hair's breadth from the lane I have taken In the past five or six years with regard to Ulster. Frank acceptance of the position that Ulster will not be coerced, is more likely to achieve the object of a united Ireland—a hundred time—more than coercive measures. "The Ideal is national unity for Ireland, and tlie method of attaining it is to offer facilities and inducements for I'lster to come, in, and I believe Ulster will come In at no distant dato. l "My offer of self-government to parts of Ireland is an offer which would take immediate effect. 1 am not in the least afraid of submitting the proposal of thc government to the judgment of an unbiased friend of Ireland In any quarter of the globe.' I put It again, and 1 want not merely Irishmen to know, but 1 want men outside the confines of the United Kingdom and of tho British Empire to know, what It is today thnt we offer. There ure two questions to lie usked by all of us. The first Is: 'Are the people of this country prepared to confer self-government upon the parts of Ireland which unmistakably demand It?" The answer which 1 give in behalf of the cabinet Is that the government Is firmly of the opinion that that represents the views of thc majority of the people of this country. "The noxt point is this: 'Are the people of this country prepared to force the population of the northeastern corner of Ireland to submit to be governed by a population with whom they are completely out of sympathy?' In my judgment, and here 1 speak in behalf of the government, they are not." Not Leaving Asquith Policy, The premier contended that the present government was not departing in the least from the policy of the former premier, Mr. Asqulth, laid down on several occasions. At one point tn the premier's speech Mr. Dillon interrupted again, exclaiming: 'What will you say to the Sinn l'Vlners?' "'I will say to them.' replied the premier, 'you can have home rule for the asking, but we will not place under your heel the people Who do not want home rule.'" Es-Premier Asquith said that in his opinion the Irish question could lie solved only by parliament invoking the intervention of an outside impartial authority and entrusting to It the adjustment of all Interests and sentiments. Nationalists Leave House. John Redmond, the Nationalist leader, took the floor, and after a few minutes of lien ted speaking, during which he declared he would have nothing further to do with mediation conferences, as suggested by Mr. Asqulth, he asked the Irish members to leave the house and consult with him. They did so, ami there wus an exciting scene as the Nationalists left, with cheering among the Irishmen and opprobrious epitiiets ngninst tbe government. The Nationalists did not return to the house. After their dramatic withdrawal they held a party meeting In one of the committee rooms. The meeting tasted only JO minutes, and, it I.s understood, immediately carried a resolution approving of Mr. Redmond's action. Adjournment was taken until Thursday noon, when the position will be given further consideration. Mr. Redmond, obviously suffering from the effects of his recent illness, spoke wllh much difficulty, and great sympathy wns extended to him by the members generally. Ex-Premier Asqulth rose after Mr. Lloyd George had concluded his speech and snid that, speaking on the spur of the moment, thc premier's nmend- ment appeared to affirm a proposition which nobody disputed. The situation in Ireland, to say the least, was not Improving. Nobody with any responsibility for the government of the Empire could contemplate without uneasiness a situation compel!!tig the executive to have recourse to the deportation of Sinn Felnora, "In my opinion," said Mr. Asquith, "Lhe only solution is thut parliament should Invite some outside Impartlal authority, to whom they might entrust tlie task of adjustment between all the Interests aud sentiments concerned. The position of this body might be facilitated by the presence among us of a number of dominion statesmen to Whom the problems of local autonomy hiive presented themselves in different forms and by whom they have been solved In different wnys." Powers of Body. Premier Lloyd George. Intervening, said: "This is un Important suggestion. I wish to know what would be the character of the body." Was U, be asked, to be merely an investigation, or was It to have statutory powers, and were its decisions to have statutory effect? Mr. Asqulth answered: "No, I would make Its decision subject to the approval of parliament) and entrust It with the power of moulding itm) adjusting ii scheme to meet the interests nnd sentlmetitH of nil concerned." lie appealed to tlie house with alt solemnity nnd earnestness to make a united effort to throw the burden of Ihe Irish situation from the nation's shoulders, Mr. Lloyd George having promised to consider Mr. Asqnlth's suggestion, John Redmond arose and said thnt ho hnd listened to thc premier's speech with the deepest pain. The premier todny, lie. said, was In u position tn have the power, If he hnd the courage, to carry his professions into practise. The naked reality of hts speech was that his policy was absolutely one of wait and sec." Thc premier hnd suggested negotiations, hut he, for one, would enter no such negotiations. 'The'effect otjflie debate would be most Injurious to the Empire's best interests. The government, by,its actions, was playing Into the hands *t>f revolutionaries in Ireland. By their late efforts to effect a settlement, said Mr.' Redmond, the Nationalist leaders had taken their political lives i in their hands, and had been betrayed. The government should halve made [proposals acceptable to tho whple of Ireland. By this he mean! putting home rule Into operation, with such additional amendments as time and circumstances rendered necessary. Predicts Naked Sword Government Germany, continued the Nationalist leader, would chuckle with delight after tho ..premier's, statement, which would huve a bad effect ou noutral countries and tuke the heart out of the Irishmen fighting at. the front. Tn Ire- land: the^positlon was serious. There wore men there with influence and money wlio were combined in the enterprise of smashing the constitutional movement and the premier wns playing Into their, hands. The premier, Mr. Redmond declared, would have to govern Ireland with the naked sword If ho continued the course which played into the hands of tho revolutionaries. Sir Henry Dul/Jel, Liberal, In order to give the premlor an opportunity to say whether he supported Mr. As- quith's suggestion ami to make a statement, moved the adjournment of the house. ... The premier said he had already submitted certain propositions. He suggested two alternatives, Ono was a conference of Irishmen; the other was a commission of Inquiry to report to the government and parliament. The government,, he said, could not, in tlio middle of war, adopt the suggestion that they should introduce a measure for the settlement of the problem which they had no sort ot guarantee would he acceptably to any party. Sir Henry then withdrew his motion. -. DUKE PRESENTS VICTORIA CROSS Father of Winnipeg Hero Who Poll In Aotion Is Given Decoration by Governor-General (By Dally News Leased Wire.) WINNIPEG, Marcll 7.—Following a weok of considerable activity his excellency the Duke of Devonshire, governor-general of Canada, and party left Winnipeg tonight for the east. After disposing of the day's program of public events, thoir excellencies .and sidte were the guests of Sir James Atkins, lieutenant-governor of Manitoba, at dinner. Following the parade the duke presented the Victoria Cross, won by Latice-Sergt. Loo Clarke, to the latter's father, H. T. Clarke. The troops lined round the big enclosure, which had been roped off by the police after the parade passed that point, and tho governor-general presented Mr.-^Clarke with the decoration, expressing his condolence with the par- ents in the loss of their son and at the same time expressing his admiration for the bravery displayed by Sergt. Clarke. Tho governor-general inspected the Winnipeg Boy Scouts. About 300 scouts and a number of cadets wore on parade. His excellency, In an en couraglng speech, complimented the boys on their smart appearance and expressed great pleasure at being able tu continue In thc office as chief scout for the Dominion in succession to the Duke of Connaught, THURSdI^, MARCH 8, 1917. aSi" if ii • LIST OF CASUALTIES ISSUED AT OTTAWA INFANTRY Killed in Action Harold Henderson, Lethbrldge. Leon Hodglns, Quebec. Previously "Reported Missing, Now Killed in Action Sergt. William Fraser, Scotland. Sergt. James GUldes, Winnipeg. Robert Ellis, Wuldron, Suak. Robert Quay, Winnipeg. Corp. Gordon Gould. Edmonton, Corp. N. li. Nnsmlth, Montreal. Edward Tnylor. England. J. D. Lynch. Rruntlord, (int. George Griffin, Toronto. W. W. Buckhum, Edmonton. A. C. 1-tiuie, Guelph, Ont. W. J. l'elrnegl, Cookstowu, Ont. Previously Reported Missing, Believed Wounded, Now Killed in Action Hugh Grnhnin, England. Previously Reported Dangerously Wounded, Now Died of Wounds A. C. Saunders. England. F. D. Tranters. England. Died of Wounds Charles Rotter, England. A. !•;. Morncr-j Ontario. Alfred ltebbington, Toronto. J. i'. Smallwood,, Armstrong. IL (*. •" Fred Quick, Corbyvlllo, Ont. J. W. Gray, Lindsay, Ont. W. <;. Gardiner, Lunenburg, Ont, Thomas Jones, England. W. li. Millar, 33% Twenty-sixth avenue. Vancouver. Sergt. Gordon Ereant. Channel Islands. Seriously III i >. G. Brown, New York. 1-:. A. O'Neill. Holssevan, Man. Corp. G. C. llaynus. Toronto. Robort Naismlth. Almonte, Ont. R. A. MUrtln, Gardiner Mines. N. S. G. R. Unstable, Quebec. Alexander Carlson, Itlack I'oint, N.B. Thomas Hulllvnn, England. Edgar Metcalf, Long Uike, Kamloops, II. C. John Kitchener. Kamloops, It. ('. Thomas Wilson.' Head street. Victoria, It. C. A. 12. Micks. Dutlon. Out. Wounded IT. F. Place, Hamilton, Ont. Sidney Arnott, England. John Hudge, Scotlund. A. McLennan, Scotlnud. John Mill, Central Onslow, N. S. A. R. Mcl'berson, Hillsborough, N.B. Corp. Allan Brown, Seagrove, Ont. C. E. I'ntterson, unknown. Alexander Gillies, Fort Hood, N. S. Harry I<ee. England. Sergt. L. o. Ihitlor, Windsor. Ont. G, R. Johnson. Toronto. Sergt. Wilfred Dube, Montreal. A. O. Ulako, Rapid City, li, Desjnrdins. lOtluwn. S. E. Heald, Iteaumont postofflce, Esquimau, B.C. Hugh Hughes, Drayton, ont. Cor]). J. C. Hell, Englund. W. A. Bury, Ottawa. W. T. McLean, North Sydney, N.S. James Joss, Almonte, Ont, Ernest lllnnchnrd, Bathurst, N.B. J, W. Reynolds. Malone, Ont. W. J. Frnme, Scotland. 0. P. Hemingway, Detroit, Mich. D. E. Duly, Enry Grey, Sask. J. W. Davis, England. C, F. Powers, Port Hope, ont. Sergt. Al. Tortcous, Dunvllle. Ont. G. IL Earle, Toronto. E. G. Rond, Toronto. IX J. Eraser, New Glasgow, N.S. J. S. Kurski, Russia. D, Wilton, Bombay. Nfld. Previously Reported Wounded, Now Wounded and Missing. O. H. Hawke. England. M. Lcvesque, Montreal. E, J. Howurth, Swansea, Ont. F, J. Wosloy, Toronto. Wounded, Returned to Duty. Captain, Acting Major G. S. Stanton, Kingston, Ont. ARTILLERY. Wounded Frank Goodull, England. ENGINEERS. Wounded Severely. Frank McRreom, 7I!fi Fifth avenue, New Westminster. MOUNTED RIFLES. Died. A. W. Shean, England. MEDICAL SERVICES. Seriously IM. George Agnew, IRi! Tenth avenue, East, Vancouver. Major Herbert Jones, Hamilton. SENTENCED TO DEATH. illy Daily News Leased Wire.) WINDSOR, Ont., March 7.—James Steward, alias John Mogue, has been found guilty and sentenced to be hanged Thursday, May 10. US SOLDIERS ~TO1fCTli» Measure Introduced by Saskatchewan Government Provides for Votes Being Taken Overseas. <By Daily News Leased Wire.) ■ REGINA, Sask., March 7.—Tlie act to provide representation in thc legislature for the members of the over- ens forces was distributed in the legislature today. It provides for three members to be elected by the persons Who at lhe timo of taking the poll, shall be qualified as stipulated. One member shall be elected by tho soldiers in England; the other two by those who nre In France or Belgium. The election shall take place at such dnte or dates as may be fixed by the lieutenant-governor In council, pro* vlded thnt the election shall bo com' pleled on or before Dec. 1, 1917. Candidates for election must have served at least six months with the expeditionary forces. Appointment was made today of those who are to comprise the commission to operuto the act which incorporates the Saskatchewan returned soldiers' employment commission. Thc commission includes about ">0 ur 00 members of the legislature. PAST PRESIDENT OF THE DOMINION ALLIANCE DEAD i Ity Daily News Leased Wire.) TORONTO, March 7.—N. H. Sponger, ex-controller, and a foremost temperance worker, past president of the Dominion alliance, died at 1:30 o'clock this morning. BRITISH EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGES VIEWED LONDON, England—John Hodge, minister of labor. In a letter to the press, protests against a statement which was to the effect that "women cannot be Induced to go to these establishments," meaning the employment exchanges. The statement besides being demonstrably untrue, Mr, I lodge declares. Is calculated to produce a very harmful effect on the supply ot" women for munitions and other wnr work by misleading the public and discouraging them from making use of the only form of national machinery covering the whole country where demand and supply could be ascertained and tbe available labor supply rapidly distributed to meet approved requirements. So fur from its betng impossible to "Induce" women to go to the exchanges, .Mr. Hodge says, :!,lMi3,SKt women registered at exchange;' Inst year und 705(481 were plnced In employment; while un uverngc of 27tiS women were plnced in employment through thc exchanges every dny during December, ln response lo un ap- peul made by tho president of the board of trade and the home secretary In March, 1015* it Is also stated thnt nearly 100,000 of nil classes of society registered themselves ou a special war register at the. exchanges for war work. Mr. Hodge admits thut lie has stnted publicly that there Is room for Improvement in the exchanges, und Hint he means to muke that improvement. But while thc exchanges have not, In his opinion, done as much us they might have done, largely because the employers have not made to the exchanges the demands for women's tabor that they might huve, yet, ns the above figures show, they have accomplished a grent deal of vory useful work. It is Mr. Hodge's desire to ex- lend and improve the. work of the exchanges, but this, he says, cannot bo accomplished by prejudicing the public against the machine or by Ignoring its existence. 80UTH EXPECTS DROP SOON IN FOOD PRICES ATLANTA, Ou.~While food prices in the south are somewhat higher now than In past years at this season, there Is nothing alarming lu the situation and a drop in prices buck to normal Is looked for with the coming of spring. Thoso in touch with tho situation say the top prices in most lines have been reached and while a few items may go stitl higher, the pressure cannot last for more than 00 days. About April 1, when farmers begin selling their spring products, the decline will begin, It Is believed. Thc outlook Is generally reassuring. II Is a safo assertion that no great stores of food ure being held at any points in tho south for speculative purposes, and at no place Is there actual suffering from lack of food. Government crop reports are quoted bore as showing that there has been a shortage In all grain crops except rice, The Spring Styles in Corsets PULL LINES OF THE NEW MODELS OP THE A LA. GRACE CORSET IN STOCK—ALL SIZES Priced from $1.60 up to $4-&0 Every Pair Guaranteed These Include "THE ELASTIC GIRDLE" Highly Recommended'for Young Ladles Who Indulge ln Athletic Gomes Clarke's Crochet Cotton A PULL STOCK IN ALL NUMBERS Prioe, Thnt Ball, for 26o THE PREDICTION OP A STRONG SILK SEASON IS BEING VERIFIED BY UNUSUALLY HEAVY SILK SALES THESE DAYS—OUR SELECTION IS VERY PINE DO NOT HESITATE Smillie & Weir LADIES' WEAR SPECIALISTS and it is significant in this connection that all grains except rice have risen In price. The latter staple, which is taking the place of potatoes In many households, is to be had In unlimited quantities. Taking the situation in tho south, it is evident that the reason for the present high prices is the grain shortage and the poor distribution of other foods. For another thing, while prices aro higher this yeur than ever before, the same thing may be said of wages. While the supply in Important cereals lias been short, as proven by government crop reports, the consumption of these has been unprecedented. Big wholesalers say tbe demand for both staple and fancy articles from the wage-earning classes Is greater this yenr than they have previously experienced. Investigation by this bureau among thc neighborhood stores dealing with the wagc-enrning clusses has shown that these people are buying more staple foods thnn over before. The encouraging feature of the whole present situation and the one which makes the south accept the present prices with good grace, is tho intensive activity along ngrlculturnl Hnss, which is directly due to the present high prices. In nearly every quarter of this section where once the program was* «'nll cotton," the. farmer is turning ills attention to food crops, nnd if the present movement continues, nnd II is almost 'certain to continue, tin- south will be feeding itself within flvo years. Diversified farming has taken a hold on the south and the results are beginning to appear, FILM CENSORSHIP SCHEME ABANDONED I.iiNUnN, Knglnnd.—The home scc- retary bus abandoned, ut any rate for the present, the idea of establishing a central censorship of cinematograph films. The announcement of bis decision coincided with a speech made by T. P. O'Connor, M. 1'., at n luncheon given in his honor by the directors of the Era, In the course of which he snid it was his intention, ns film censor appointed by the cinema trade, to withhold nothing from exhibition but the harmful, Under his enlightened guidance thc cinema will hnve the opportunity of developing on the broadest lines, unhampered by a government consorship which, even with the best intentions, might well prove paralyzing to the normal growth of nn art which has not long emerged from Its Infant sluge. nnd which Is so full of possibilities. ' The proposal of n central censorship wus made by Mr. Herbert Samuel while home secretary, owing to representations which were made to the home office from many quarters, to the effect that though care was taken in the grent majority of cinematograph theaters to avoid objectionable, matter, some of the films exhibited in other houses Public Stenography Office of C. W. APPLEYARD, 505 Baker Street. Tel. 444 Clients may have their work attended, to regularly for a small monthly fee. TooJLat^o^las^ Prayer meeting1 will be held at thou Baptist church ut S o'clock this evening. tfiH2) were open to considerable objection und appeared to be having a detrimental effect on Juvenile morals. Difficulty wus also caused by the fact that films which were shown ln different parts of the country bad to be submitted to a number of local licensing authorities, who sometimes came to different conclusions. Some years ago the trade set up a censorship of their own to which manufacturers were invited to submit their films, but many films nre not submitted and the decisions of the trade censors arc not binding. The scheme of the former homo sftretary wns to establish by consent an official censorship, thc decisions of which would be accepted by the local licensing authorities, but there was no statutory power to establish such censorship, and the general consent of all the persons Interested was required. After considerable correspond-, once tlie licensing authorities j cepteel the scheme, but tbe consent of the trade has not been obtained; nnd lu these circumstances SlrQeorgc Cavo bus decided that the scheme must remain ln abeyance. A circular letter haa been sent to thc various local authorities informing them of tbe decision antl proposing that, pending further consideration of the question of a central censorship, they should exercise the powers vested in them by the Cinematograph act, 1909, for the purpose of cheeking thc exhibition ot ob- .iectionnble films and for remedying nny abuses wihch mny occur. 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(Reported by St. Denis & Lawrence) ■'V ' Bid Asked Lucky Jim $ .08% f .09 itomliler 19% .21' ; Standard 70 . Slocan Star 24 .2416 ica .23Vi .24i6 [ Caledonia 86 .88 [ Spccess i. 47% .481,6 *| (Reported by C. W. Appleyard) . Bid Asked I Lucky Jim * .08% a .00 j Cifledonla .66 .68 I Rambler 19*54 .21 [ Standard 70 .;.. ji Slbcn-o, star 24 .24Mj , Utlca ,i ,. 23% .2-H6 Hypotheek .1.......0. .13% iiy. Snowstorm ..'.' 74H .75 f McCHlllvray 15 I Electric Point 63 .73 I Copper King- , .15% .15% I Nabob ■.*.' 1114 .11-Hi MINING 8TOCKS. WE WILL SELL 11600-3000 Slocan Star 2% 11000-3000 Lucky Jim .09 ST DENIS A LAWRENCE, J Phone 39. 509 Ward St.. Nelion, B. C. POR SALB One Fraser and Chalmer-Corliss 'engine, 18x44; and one Chalmers & Taylor eng|ne, 16x20, good aB new; two engine. 14x20; one engine, 18x10 used, but In good order; two boilers, 14 Toot by 60 inches; one boiler, 16 foot' by 66 inches, all with fittings; two Berlin planers, No. 95 and No. 98'; one Berlin resaw, No. 342, with filing outfit, besides other sawmill machinery.' J. B. WINLAW, Nelson; B. C. PRICE OF S NEW YORK LVER AT i 75 1-2 Quoted on London Market at 37 3-16— ' Spelter Firm—.Lead Unchanged- February Average.. (By Dally News Leased Viro.) * NEW YORK, March 7.—Silver, 76 VJ; at London, 37 3-i6. Spelter firm; spot, East St. Louis delivery, lie asked. Lead: At St. Louis, 8.82%;' at New York, 9; at Montreal, 11.12; at Lon don, £30 10s. The lead averages for February were: New York, 8.33; Montreal, 10.29. HAY D AMOND DRILL ORE DEPOSITS Fl Government Desires Proof of Their Existence on Coast Before Assisting Development Work. VICTORIA, B. C, March 7—Judging1 from statements made whon a Vancouver board of trado delegation conferred with the provincial cabinet thin morning regarding the develop ment of the iron and steel industry in British. Columbia, it is the Intention of the government to prove up iron ore deposits on the coast hy means of dia mond drilling before anything is dono In the way of assisting in tho estab llshment of industries. STERLING EXCHANGE, NEW YORK. March 7.—Sterling ex- change, 4.75 for demand. The B. C. Assay and Chemical Supply Company, Ltd, Laboratory Supplies for Ae.ayera, Chemiata, School, and Colleges Scientific Qla.tware and Porcelain- ware, Chemically Pure Add. and Chemicals. I 807 Hornby St, Vancouver, B. C. STOCKS WILL BUY M0 Caledonia .... 66 2000 Nabob 11'/4 WILL SELL 0000 Lucky Jim 09 200 Standard 77 Telegraphic Quotations Received Dally. C. W. APPLEYARD Phone 444 805 Baker St. ANCHOR-DONALDSON — Gte.»£ow Services— GLASGOW to ST JOHN, N.B. DIRECT PORTLAND to GLASGOW DIRECT HALIFAX^TO^LASGOW HI.UDMAN OtNtrftl At*nl VANCOUVCR SSI Gr»nvil1» S>. " WINNtPEfi ■W Mftln St. Phon. M.49I1 The Consolidated Mining & Smelting Co. of Canada, Limited Offices, Smelting and Refining Department TRAIL, BRITISH COLUMBIA SHELTERS AND REFINERS Purchasers of Gold, Silver, Copper and Lead Ores , ,. TRAIL BRAND PIO LEAD, BLUESTONB AND SPELTER Oil Flotation WE MANUFACTURE ALL THE NECESSARY MACHINERY FOR PREPARATION OF ORES FOR THE OIL FLOTATION PROCESS. Write'Us for Information Canadian Allis Chalmers, Limited 306 BAKER STREET NELSON, B. C. E NELSON IRON WORKS, Limited PARTIAL LIST OF SECONDHAND MACHINERY FOR 8ALE On* ll-tn. x 48-ln. Vertical Boiler. Ona 10-h.p. Vertical Boiler. .On* 100-h.p.'Cortlaa Engln.. (■On* 100-h.p. Ball Engine. Son* ( x 1 Vertical Engine. I On* M-h.p. Fairbanks Oil Engln*. I One 8 x 10 Link Motion Holat. I One 6-h.p. Falrbanka Motor, j One Buffalo Forge Co, Fan. [One 46 K.W. Generator, D, O, One Lot l-ln. Standard WX Pipe. One 11 i 1 i 11 Knowlea Sinking Pump. One 7 x 10 Blake Cruaher. One Five-Ton Chain Block. One Small Assayer'e Cruaher. One Small Gates Cruaher. Two Large Gyratory Cruaher*. One Hydraulic Elevator, One 6 x 24 Surfacer and Matcher. Kusa Spelter Company Purehaeere of All Clans, of tlno Ore. and Concentrate. Newton W, Emmena, Repre.entative .CREDIT FONCIER BUILDING VANCOUVER. B. C. m COPPERS HUE \U HE STOCK MARKET Olve Good Aocount of Thsmstlvw During Day of Confuting Fluctuation in General Lilt. (By Doily News Leased Wire.) NEW "STORK, March 7—Moderate ao cession of public Interest, which did not extend to investment Issues and revival of pool operations on a larger scale 'than at any time since last De cember setback were the distinguish ing features of today's irregular stock market. Prices roso and fell In .1)0' wlldering confusion, the general list, rails excepted, at intervals showing gains of 1 to 6 points. This advantage was largely and In some instances wholly forfeited in the extensive realizing of the final, hour. On the whole, coppers gaye the best account of themselves, chiefly as a result of tho strength of Utah, which rose 2% points to 117%. Central Leathor, alt the paper issues, American Can and the motors were 2 to 4- points over Tuesday's final quotations with some of the gas shares, but failed to hold. Shippings were more susceptible to tho uncertain course of events at Washington, Mercantile Marines show- Ing less stability, than others of the same division, although Atlantic, Gulf & West Indies also yielded most of Its; three point advance. Industrials, as represented by United States Steel and Bethlehem Steel, were firm to strong during tho forenoon, but succumbed to profit taking, as did Lackawanna Steol, whose early rise of 1% points was ascribed to a very favorable annual report. The.market's uncertain course was! attributed to continued heaviness in rails, notably coalers, Canadian,Pacific and its' subsidiaries, especlally-the Soo, Chicago & Northwestern, Chicago, Hock Island and somo of tho low priced issues. Total sales of stock, 880,000 shares. •Prevailing conditions in the International exchange market were unaltered except for a flrmor tendency In markB. Bonds were Irregular, concessions ln international Issues being offset by the strength of rails and local tractions. Total sales, par value, $2,320,000. Unit* ed States bonds were strong. Closing Prices. American Zinc 88 American Smelting 101% Anaconda 84% Butte ..; 48% C. P.R 151% Chlno 62% Chile 28% Granby 89 Greene-Cauanea 48% Nickel 42%- Inspiration 60% Konnecott 47% Miami 40% Nevada 26% Lead 58% Republic Iron 8(T% Tennessee Copper 15% U. S. Smelting 62 U. S. Steel 109% TJ. S. Steel preferred 11794 Utah 116% SLIGHT REACTION SETS IN ON MONTREAL MARKET Prices Are Irregular—Stool of Canada Active—Moderate Decrease Shown at Close. (fiy Daily News Leased. Wire.) MONTREAL. March 7.—Reactionary tendencies which developed in thc New York market today resulted In marked contraction in the volumo of business on the local stock market, with some irregularity in prices. In comparison with the advance of the first part of lhe week the reaction was a very mild affair, howevci*. . Steol of Canada for tho third day in succession, led in point of activity with a turnover of about 2200 shares, against upward of 6100 shares Tuesday. On the smaller dealings the price fell back from 69 at tho opening to 67% with a rally of % before the clflse, which reduced the net loss to .%. Dominion Iron sold off from 68 to 66% and closed at 67, with a not loss of only %. Scotia Steel responded more readily to New York heaviness, falling 4 points to 101 under the light trading and closed only a shade better at 101*% bid. Cement was firm at 64% and General Electric, Canadian Locomotive and Spanish River finished with small gains. On sales of about 600 shares tho prlco of Riordon held firm. The common trado was light. Traction and power stocks were dull. The second Canadian war loan was the most active bond, nt an advance of % to 96%. FORWARD MOVEMENT IS CONTINUED BY SMELTERS Advances % on Toronto Market- Steel Issues Recede—Dominion Canners Prominent. (By Dally News Leased Wire.) TORONTO, March 7.—After advancing steadily for the first two days of this week, Canadian stocks halted visibly on the local market today but most Issues finished at prices higher than those of Tuesday's close, though the steel issues, which led the advance, white still tho most active stocks, finished below Tuesday's close. Trading was fairly largo in the morning but ln the afternoon It was much larger, although scattered all over tho list. The feature of tho day was the strength displayed by Dominion Canners preferred as a result of the annual meeting and the greatly enhanced earnings. Tho stock was bid up 3 points, closing at 78, tho high for tho day. Russell Motors were strong, with tho common selling up 2 points at 87 and closing at the high, while the preferred made a gain of one point at 116. Mackay preferred wan moderately active at 66% to 67, with the close midway between the high and low, white tho common eased off %. Steamships common improved further to 36%, while tho preferred closed off % at 88%. Maple Leaf eased off 1% to 107% after Its recent display of strength. The steel Issues were all lower. Steel of Canada was tho most active, finishing off % at 68%, Iron was % off at 67% and Scotia Stce> 2% weaker at 102%. Smelters continued to rise, going to 38%, a gain of \. The war loan was traded in to tht extent of 94200, with the now loan easing off % to % % in Iho lute trading. ' \ WHEAT PR CES AT ClttO LOWER Cancellation of Purchases by Seaboard Exporters Has Depressing Effect on Market, (By Daily. News Leased Wire,) CHICAGO; 111., March 7.—Cancellation of purchases by seaboard exporters had a depressing effect today on tho wheat market. Closing prices were heavy, % to Z% net lower, with May at 11.87% and July at $1,57%. Oats lost 1 point and provisions lost 30 to 90 cents. At first the wheat market displayed a tendency to bulge on account of the promised outlook for the continued demand from European interests, but the upturn In prices led to much realizing, Influenced by snowfalls in the west, where moisture has been lacking. Holders were also more or less uneasy because of chances of a surprise tomorrow in tlje government report on farm reserves, it was not, howover, until word came of the Cancelling of 1,000,000 bushels export purchased at Omaha that the market began to break sharply. Announcements that President. Wilson would arm merchantmen. rallied the market moderately, but the1 effect proved to be only transitory. Selling in anticipation of an Adam-; son law decision by the supreme court added to tho weakness of the wheat market in thc late dealings. The final declines, however, appeared to have; stimulated exporters anew, for after; the close gossip was current that a lib-; era! amount of wheal had been bought; for Europe, suld to be about 1,500,000 j bushels,*1 largely Manitoba. Oats followed other grains, advancing early, and-then undergoing a setback. Forecasts of,tho government report were bearish. WINNIPEG WHEAT $1.86% (By Daily News Leased Wire.) WINNIPEG, March 7.—Wheat: May, |1.86%; July, $1.84%. Oats: May, 62%; July, 62%. Flax: May, $2.68; July, $2.71. Cosh wheat; No. 1 Northern, $1.87%; No. 2 Northern, $1.84%; No. 3 Northern, $1.38%; No. 4, $1.67%; No. 5, $1.48%; No. 6, $1.16%; feedr $1. CHICAGO STOCKYARDS. CHICAGO, 111. March 7.—Hogs: Receipts 31,000; eaiiy advance of 15 to 30 cents mostly lost; top 15.05, a new high record. Bulk, 14.45 to 14.76; light, 14 to 14.65; mixed, 14.26 to'14.80; heavy, 14.20 to 14.65; rough, 14.20 to 14.35; pigs, 11.25 to 13.60. .Cattle: Receipts, 12,000; strong. Native beef, 8.25 to 12.25; stockers and feeders, 6.50 to 9.50; cows and heifers, 5.50 to 10.40; calves, &50 to 11.75. Sheep: Receipt?, 15,000; strong. Wethers. 10.85 to. 12.25; ewes, 8.70 to 12.15; lambs, 12.15 to 15.. BUTTER MARKET FIRM. MONTREAL, March 7.—Butter is firm with a steady demand for small lots. 'Cheque firm .lait;,quiet. Eggs easier ut n; further dQcilno of l cent ii (lessen. .-.' •'■ •', ■'. 1 Cheese; Finest westerns,.26% to 27; finest easterns, 25% to 26. flutter: Choicest creamery, 43% to 44; seconds, 40 to 42, Eggs: Fresh, 43 to 44; Pork: Heavy Canada short mess, 40 to 41; Canada short cut back, 3S to 33. POOD PRODUCTION IN IRELAND VIEWED COLERAINI5, Ireland — Following upon a conference of chairmen and secretaries of county committees ot* agriculture, held recently in Dublin, H. T. Barrio, M. p., chairman, und T. K. Caldwell, secretary of the County Derry committee of agriculture, mnde Interesting statements at a meeting of the committee in Coleralne when the Irish department of agriculture's tllluge schemo was the subject under consideration. , Referring to tlie question of food production, Mr. Caldwell said that the impression he got at the conference, from statements mode by T. W. Russell and others, was the certainly of an immense shortage of food supply in the coming summer. . It was to meet this danger thnt the department had drafted their scheme, and the matter was so. serious that prompt action must be taken to put tho scheme Into operation at once, A great amount of work devolved upon the county committees. They were aBkcd to appoint a small executive subcommittee which should be in communication with the county secretary at least onco a week, while subcommittees wero to be appointed throughout the country In order to supply the executive committee with Information. The executive committee, Mr. Caldwell explained, would deal with supplies and demands relating to seeds and manures. Special funds were provided by the treasury to carry out the scheme. As far as Scotch oats or potato seeds were concerned, Mr. Caldwell stated, there was no possibility of Importing seeds this year. The committee had to register all. persons who had seed potatoes or. oats, as the department intended fixing a standard price for oats. Respecting manures and spraying materials, he explained that the department desired that requirements under this head should be made known Immediately. The department, he continued, did not intend to Interfere with the regular channels of purchasers. They Intended to make a new scheme of loans for Implements and would place ,£200 to the credit of each committee for this purpose. H. T, Barrio, M. P., who also'spoke, dealt with the subject of the potato embargo. The vide-president, T. W. Russell, he said, had promised thut If a surplus of potatoes existed and provision was made for the quantity of potatoes required under the scheme, the export trade would bo allowed to resume ita normal course. IC the work, Mr. Barrie continued, proceeded as rapidly as thoy Intended, he hoped relief would come to them by the end of February. They would, of course, have a' trade for supplying seeds for farmers in other parts of Ireland not so fortunate ns the farmers in the north. And he added that "while the ombargo Was on domestic' potatoes array supplies would be allowed to leave the' Country. If tbey were to escape the rationing system, Mr. Barrio "shId in conclusion, it would be only hy< the utmost conservation of the supplies at present ia the country. CONGRESS HRLDBV r-v FRENCH RAILWAYMEN PARIS,.France.—The National Federation of Rnllwaymen, which is the product of a recent amalgamation of a number of large railway associations and syndicates, recently held a congress at the Union des.Syndlcats. It was attended by delegates from all the railway companies of France, Algeria and Tunis. The new federation has a membership of over 80,000, At the close of the congress an order of the day was passed ln whioh the devotion of the rnilwaymen to the cause of national defense was expressed, it also demanded from .the government energetic intervention on behalf of the rightful demands qf the railway-men who had, renounced, owing to present circumstances,' the full use of the moans which they possessed to enforce them. They specially demanded government Intervention on behalf, of the granting of an Indemnity to meet the rise in the price of living, which indemnity was being held up by the senate. On this reactionary assembly, it stated, must fall the responsibility for any occur rences whioh might take phttsef* to this inexcusable delay. The >f#n- ■ gross further declared that the-nM!- ; wtiy men would 'riot ''^Pj^tfW* ■; Increase ln the transport tarlflfrii^a" reason for a rise in their salarts*. With regard to the'transport criiftf It stated that the railway staff had Jjftjgio way been held responsible for'|t';||pT was of the opinion that the onl£m«$$ft of bringing about Improvement \l» »ne» deplorable condition ot transpoii.\wl>», by the collaboration of delegate* I^P* the railway staff appointed-by the-ft^i- eral organization with power* '.fw* Inquiry and control. . , V ',■•&:. P »AOE FOUR THE DAILY NEWS THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 1817. 1 Tm DAILY NEWS Published every morning except Sunday by the News Publishing Com- •■ny, Limited, Nelson, B, C, Canada. ROBB SUTHERLAND, ,* General Manager. Business letters should be addressed and checks and money orders made payable to the News Publishing Company. Limited, and In no case to individual members of the staff. Advertising rate cards and sworn detailed statements of circulation mailed on request, or may be seen at the office of any advertising agency recognized by the Canadian Press Association. . Subscription Rates—By mail 50 cents ,er month, $2.50 for six months, $5.00 per year. Delivered: 60 cents per month, $8.00 for six months. $6.00 per fear, payable in advance. THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 1917. APPAM DECISION VICTORY FOR ' POWER CONTROLLING SEA . .The United States supreme court decision in the Appam case should settle for some time to come the question as to whether a belligerent without command of the seas may use neutral ports as havens Into which to carry prizes captured at sea by raiding vessels it is occasionally uble to operate successfully. The decision upholds the contention of the entonte powers, which was concurred in by Secretary Lansing of the United States. Its most Important effect is In strengthening the power of O-ny belligerent which has command of the seas. If the German contention had been upheld it would have prevented Bea power from reaching its full legitimate effect. incidentally the Hrltish owners of the Appam win by the decision of a ship and cargo worth between $3,000,- 000 and $4,000,000. No small Item, even in these days of gigantic expenditures. NET SHIPPING LOSS LAST YEAR WAS SMALL interesting statistics which have been prepared at Ottawa prove that the net loss in shipping in 1916 was very much less than Is generally supposed. It is shown to be about 200,000 tons or one-half of one per cent. New construction offsets most of the loss. The merchant shipping built Jn the world during the calendar year 1916 numbered 2,505 vessels of 1,899,943 gross tons, while during the same period, 1,149 vessels of 2,082,683 gross tons were lost through war causes. The construction of merchant ships for 1916 may be divided as follows: Country Vessels. GroBs tons Built la the United States 1,213 560,239 Built in United Kingdom and British Dominions .'. 510 619,336 Built in other foreign countries 783 720,368 Total 2,505 1,899,943 During the early part of February the proportion of loss undoubtedly increased, but recently German submarine successes have gradually been dwindling under the influence of British defensive and offensive measures. [WHAT THE PRE8S 18 SAYING The Question for 1917. The war Is now in Its supreme crisis. It is certain that 1917 will settle ihe fate of Europe, the fate of liberty, the fate of civilization, the fate of human* ity, and Incidentally the fate of the British Empire. He either fears his fate too much, Or his desert is small, Who fears to put it to the touch And win or lose it all. Do we fear our fate too much ? Do we fear to put it to the touch so far as our wealth is concerned? That Is the question which each citizen must ask himself and herself. Our soldiers and our sailors do not fear to give their lives. Shall we fear to give our money? There can only be one answer to thnt question. And let each of us lay hold of the fact that It is many a mickle that makes a muckle.—London Evening Star. Weekend in War Zone. Britain's wnr bill now reaches the staggering total of $25,000,000 per day. Thus the United States congress* appropriation of $100,000,000 for national defense would finance the American republic on a weekend excursion into the war zone.—Toronto Telegram. »♦*♦ 1 I THE WEATHER I ' Mln. Max. Nelson 28 36 Dawson -14 12 Victoria 38 44 Vancouver 36 40 Kamloops •» 24 38 Calgary 14 36 Edmonton 16 38 Battleford 10 32 Prince Albert 12 38 Medicine Hat 16 34 Moose Jaw 18 40 Saskatoon 18 29 Winnipeg 14 28 Port Arthur 20 32 Parry Sound 16 36 London 23 43 ■"•• Toronto 22 40 Kingston 10 38 Ottawa -6 30 Montreal 8 28 St. John 12 38 Halifax 6 36 The Bank of England has $100,000,- 000 more in its gold reserve than when the' war began. The London Daily Mall has doubled Its price to two cents. Increased costs of produetlon are hitting the newspa- per'busineBs particularly hard. The Vancouver Sun says that the Brewster government will "free the province from the patronage of the past." Certainly, It is Liberal putron- age now. That is how the no-patronage pledge is being violated. A Petrograd publishing house has recently added to its series of technical publications an interesting booklet entitled, "The Manufacture of English Shrapnel ln Canadian Factories." The authors, Messrs. Sdzltovezky and Jiekker, discuss at length how promptly and with what ingenuity tbe equipment of Canadian works was adapted to the production of munitions, and in- cidently, also, the resource, inventiveness and enthusiasm displayed by the workers in tuckling and solving the difficulties of manufacture altogether new to their experience. A British hoard of trade report shows that since the beginning of the war the cost of living has increased in Canada to a lesser extent than in any of the other belligerent countries. .In Britain, France, Germany, Austria, where abnormal conditions, Imposed by war, exist, the Increase in price of the necessaries of life hns been ln Borne eases four times as great as In Canada. In Denmark, Holland, Sweden and Norway, countries not at war, the increase In the cost of living has been aa great as in Canada, In the United States,, whose economic and geographic conditions are almost identical with Canada's, the growth of the cost of living, notwithstanding peace conditions, has more than kept pace with the upward tendency of food prices in Canada. The truth seems to be that notwithstanding world conditions over which the statesmen of no one country can possibly exercise control, Canada has fared, and is faring, better in respect to food prices than most other nations. /; According to a lately Issued edition 'of a dictionary, there are now 450,000 words in the English language. RUSSIA'S FOOD SITUATION NOW IN ACUTE STAGE PETROGRAD, Russia.—It is certainly an astonishing thing that in one of the greatest food-producing countries of the world, the people should be threatened with lack and even famine. Yet this is thc position in Russia at this moment. If Russia were to cease titling Its soil today there would be no need, assuming a proper system of distribution, to apprehend the dearth of food for probably another two years even with all the special demands of a great army in time of war. Nevertheless, the food problem Is almost as critical in Russia, where there Is plenty, as in the Central empires where there Is lack. Even by the middle of last year long queues were waiting through the nights In Petrograd to get food from the municipal meat shops. The situation has not Unproved since then—though all- night vigils are forbidden—and the rich also are todny represented In tbe queues. In endeavoring to estimate the effect of this tremendous economic difficulty it has to be remembered, first, that the supply of food to the army has always to be maintained, und second, that the difficulty, generally speaking, applies only to the great towns which contain only a relatively small proportion of the population. The fact remains that the most rigorous economy and four meatless days per week hnve not prevented the purchasing power of money from diminishing to dose upon a filth of what It was in pre-war days, that the food question Is almost the sole topic of conversation In Russia today, and th.il as was shown In a previous article, it has brought up in nn acute form the question which has always hovered on the fringe of Russian politics since 1905, of whether Russia Is meantime, to obtain a government trusted by the people nnd in the long run definitely responsible to the people. On this point it is notable that 17 of the most Influential Russian personages lately presented a written petition to tbe Tsar urging the abandonment of Irresponsible government and that the press have dropped pointed hints on the matter, referring especially to the example of England and France in reorganizing their system of government tu obedience to the lessons of war. The Novoe Vremyu lately expressed Itself very plainly in the following words nn the Russian political situation: The nation's patriotic enthusiasm at the outset of war, this paper remarked, and all the loyal public efforts to develop the supply of munitions and to cooperate wholeheartedly with the army have merely been intimidated by the bureaucracy which regnrded them as a danger to its monopoly of the government. The hostility dividing the government nnd public opinion was bound to "react upon the nation's spirit." Popular enthusiasm quickly subsided, and tn tho place of the union of all the national forces so Joyfully heralded In the earlier stages of the war, we hud to noto a deplorable widening of the breach between the nation and Its rulers, a development that the whole country watches with the bitterest feelings. Tlie union of all for the war and tho victory realized by our allies, the paper added, are as far away as ever. The existence of a demand for changes of governmental method, even among many who would not ordinarily welcome the rise of popular Institution as understood In the west, is due to the conviction that the solution of the food question depends on such reform. That solution demands the cooperation of alt, and the necessary efforts and sacrifices, It Is felt, can only he obtained by a government enjoying public confidence. Hence it ts felt that the recent changes in tho Russian government do not represent the last word in the matter, and the reassembling of tho postponed Duma is awaited with eager interest. It is not anticipated that the Duma will not reassemble. Truo the "Black Hundred" has urged the Tsar by manifesto not to heed the Duma's demands, but to dissolve that "monstrously lawless" assembly which, tt maintains, wishes to infringe upon ■ sovereign prerogatives by introducing I parliamentary government. GERMANS VIEW BRITISH LOAN. The success of the new British wnr loan was foreseen by the Frankfurter Zeitung, one of the leading financial and political newspapers of the German empire. In a long article in Its issue of Jan. 11, which is liberally quoted by the London* press, it warns Germany that it must reconcile itself to the disagreeable fact that the new British loan "will achieve for our enemy the greatest result which a loan has ever attained," It declares that English newspapers aro not exaggerating when they describe It as the "most imposing financial operation of nil times." The Frankfort newspapers explain that inspection of the recent report of English banks will soon convince one that there are funds in plenty to guarantee'the overwhelming success of the new issue. Thon, however, the Frankfort pn- per proceeds to point out tho "weaknesses" which the new loan reveals. "Interest at 5 per cent," it says, "is just as attractive ns It is humiliating for the classic land of 2% per cent consols. When we recall with what glee the English press in 1914 ridiculed the issue of a German 5 per cent war loan we can afford to greet events in London with a certain satisfaction. It will be of great interest to see which Issue—the 5 per cent or tho 4 per cent net—proves the moro populnr with the British public, because It wilt show how English capitalists view the future. The pessim- ■ats will doubtless prefer the 4 per cent issue." The German financial authorities are advised to note the fact that English banks, in order to facilitate the flotation of the loan, are prepared to lend money to the public at Interest below the official bunk rate. It is described as "another feature worthy of imitation in Germany" that the leading English statesmen oro to make speeohes throughout the country lu advocacy of the loan. "Perhaps," concludes the article, "our statesmen will adopt the same methods on the occasion of our next war loan. They nre in no respect undignified methods, because the country has a right to know In detail from the government what the object of war loans Is, and how secure public subscriptions to them are." THE BORED CHILD Phoebe wus bored. In all the six long years of her life she had never spent such a miserable day. Circumstances at last grew too strong for her, and she cried. She was one of those who do not often cry, but who, when they do, make no secret of it. In short, Phoebe nearly lifted the nursery celling off.. , Upstairs enme Phoebe's mother, already dressed In her smartest clothes ready to hnve tea with a friend. "What's the matter, Phoebe?" she asked. Phoebe, standing hopelessly tn the middle of tho nursery, only howled tho louder and refused to see anything cheerful' about life. Lifting up tho unhappy child in her arms and cuddling tbe tear-stained Ut tie face against her own, the mother walked over to the looking glass. ".lust look, Phuehe, at the ugly little face in the looking glass!" Phoebe Immediately became interested und stopped crying. "Which one, mother?" she asked.— Pearson's Weekly. r. ♦-♦-♦•♦♦>»-»-• ♦♦#♦♦-»♦♦ ♦♦♦-»»♦♦ THE PIPER. -»»♦♦♦♦♦ ♦-»♦■♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦■♦■*» With cherry blossoms in his curls And such a coaxing manner, That young Aprllean boy unfurls Ills cloth-of-vlolet banner. Two bare feet twinkle iu the breeze, Uhcaught by thorn or thistle, He kisses all the apple trees— And can't you hear him whistle?— "Tho road I know Is straight and white; The lane I know Is shaded, With willow trees to screen the light Aud vinos about It braided. Twin broods entwine u field nnd feed The bluest, whitest flowers, And, running over rocks, outspeed The ever-speeding hours. A robin fiddles ou his heart; An inch-tall dandelion Is brave enough to dare to start To climb to high Orion." And April plays his magic pipe From every hill and hollow. And leads the dance. HIh lips are ripe: "Fall in, my lads, and follow!" —Ruth Wright Kuuffman ln Judge I EMPIRE COOPERATION. t Le Canada, the French Liberal brgan of Montreal, declares that "the Liberals want Jthe'cOuntry to bo free to participate in the wars of the Empire, or to abstain from participation, as the Interests of Canada may demand." This, sentence may echo the opinion of the Quebec branch bf the Liberal party, but the war has shown us that when Great Britain is involved in war the. enemies of our flag are enemies wherever it flies. There is no question of. participation or non-partlclpa- tion. If a German cruiser squadron could get into the St. Lawrence would It stop to inquire whether or not Le Canada was ready to fight? In 1812 the United States declared war against Grent 'Britain, and Invaded Canada. If In tho future some nation should make war. against tho mother country every British port and city tbe world over would have to prepare Its defense as It had to do ln 1914. Today the principle of responsible government is being violated every day. For every dollar spent upon the British nrmy responsibility can be. traced through a chain of officials to the war offlco and thence to the minister of war in parliament. So far as the mere money outlay on the Canadian army is concerned we huve a responsible head in the minister of mllltla, but wo huve not direct control of the genernl strategy of the campaign, and there is no machinery for tbe legul coordination of the Imperial forces. We do not complain. We are willing to take much on trust, but wc must see to It that in future the Dominions have some relationship to the great problems of peace and war which come before the foreign office.— Toronto News. COLD STORAGE J #Q + s> + + + ####B)4'A Mrs. Blubbit—I don't like her at ull, dour. She's a deceitful woman. The other day she tried to get me to say something against you. Mrs. Gaddelgh^She did! How? Mrs. li.—Why, she asked me to tell her confidentially what I really thought of you. Wife—What would you do, John, If you were left a widower? Hub—I suppose the same as you would do If you wero left a widow. Wlfo—Oh, you horrid wretch! And vou told me you could never cure for nnybody else. Friend of Shopkeeper—That's a nice girl you have in your shop. I've scon her In the window several days as 1 passed. Shopkeeper (wearily)—She Isn't an employee. She's a woman trying to decide on a new hat,. Headline: "Beans Have Gone Up." Perhaps because so many have been spilled lately. Restaurant ud: "Let us feed you as your mother used to." With a bottle? Headline: "Hep Rides Twelve Miles on Train. ..Lays Egg to Pay Fare," What! Only twelve miles, and Biddy got no change? Robbery! any one month was in October, viz. 10 per cent, in which month there were increases of 5 to 10 per cent in the prices of flour, bread, milk, butter and cheese, and larger increases with fish,, eggs .and potatoes. The average increase since July, 1914, tn tho cost of all. tho Items ordinarily entering into working class family expenditure' was estimated at about 60 per cent at Jap. 1, 1917, as compared with 30 per cent a year earlier, eliminating the effect of Increased duties, and taking the same quanttes und descriptions of the various items ut each date. These figures Indicate the relative levels of prices at tho respective dates, but take no account of alterations in dietary which have in many cases been effected since the' beginning of the war. The statistics of wholesale prices show that there was a marked rise in 1916, and the general percentage index number Is now considerably above the high level of the early seventies, immediately after the Franco-Prussian war. There was a further falling off in the number of labor disputes antj In the number of workpeople involved therein, and in their aggregate duration during working days. At the end of the year 1910 only 10 small disputes, affecting In ull 739 workpeople, were in progress. j NURSERY RHYMES OF LONDON} ♦ .T°.y.N i Whitehall. Children, children, cheut the dawn And pick daisies on the lawn, Pick them while thc dew Is on And carry them into the White Halt. Tho Bride Is waiting for her boy, Kiss her slippers and wish her joy, Scatter your daisies undor her feet And sing nnd dance In the White Hall. Maids, mnids, to the garden go And gnthcr the IIII»>n nitre us biiow Until your aprons overflow, And curry them Into tho White Hall. The brido Is wnltlng for her boy, Kiss her hands and wish her joy, Put your lilies Into her arms And sing and dance in the White Hall. Wives, wives, go down to tho bower And break a branch of orange-flower. Make a wreath within tho hour And carry it into tho White Hall. Tho bride is waiting for hor boy, Kiss her brow and wish her Joy, Place your wreath upon her head And sing and dance In the White Hall. Goom, groom, go into the grove And find a roso as white as a dove, Find another as red as love And carry them into the White Hall. The bride Is waiting for her boy, Kiss her lips and wish her Joy, Lay your roses on her heart ,r •• And wed your bride In thc Whits Hall. BRITISH LABOR DEMAND IN 1916 UNPRECEDENTED LONDON, England—Tho increased cost of living and other matters are dealt with by the VJiitlsh Board of Trade Labor Gazette, In its annual review of the industrial situation in 1916. ln ordinary years, it remarks, the percentage unemployed is a very use ful index of the state of the industries to which it relates. Now It can only be used as a measure of the state ol employment "among the number of the workpeople of the class reported on who remain In the industry, and a very low percentage of unemployment docs not necessarily connote u largo output. Similarly, a rise In money wages may not mean a rise in real wages, because of the rise In the prices of commodities which thc money has to buy. Again this rise ln prices us a measure of the Increase ln thc cost of living Is, in turn, affected by the Inevitable changes In family expenditure caused by tho prices themselves, the absence of so many adult males, and the Increased employment of women and young persons. Tho demand for labor in 191C was unprecedented partly owing to tbo de plctlon of Industry through enlistments nnd partly through the groat requirements of the allied forces. At the beginning of the yenr there wos already a marked shortage of labor, and this was accentuated by continuous on listments. On the other hand thc 'dilution'.' of skilled labor by scml-sklllei or unskilled labor was curried out to a much greater degree than hud hitherto been attempted, und thore was a notable extension in the employment of women and girls. The shortuge of labor hus also been met to some exeat* by the working of overtime an" by tho voluntary movement of workpeople from one Industry to another. The upward movement of wages that wus such a notable feature of 1915 was no loss marked ln 1916. Tho movement was attributable to tho great demand for labor and to the continuous rise In prices, and embraced not only those workpeople whose wnges had not beon advanced fllnco the beginning of the war, but Included most of the great bodies ol' organized labor who had previously benefitted by the Increases grunted ln 1915. No complete account can bo given of thc changes In rates of wages which have been made since tho beginning of the war, as among unorganized workpeople mnny changes escapo attention, but so fur us reported It uppears, that up to the end of December, 1916, nearly 6,000,000 workpeople had received somo advance. Tho amount varied, but on an average the weekly Increase to the workpeople was about 6s per head, and tn somo of the Industries directly concerned with the supply of war requirements ranged from 10s to 12s per week, ln this connection tt should be noted that theso figures relate to Increases In ratCB of wagos, and they take no account of Increased earnings due to moro regular employment and overtime. On the other hand, there has been a considerable Increase in prices. Retail prices of food at tho beginning of 1916 wero about 43 per cent above those of July, 1914. On Jan, 1, 1917, the corresponding Increase was 87 per oent/the advance during 1916 amounting, to 4^ per cent on prewar prices, qii this 42 per cent oriljr II ptr cent accrued up to Aug. 1 aad the grcutest Increase in MILLIONS PAID BY IMMIGRANTS TO SEND ABROAD CHICAGO, 111.—"in normal years about $300,000,000 Is transmitted to Europe by our immigrants," said La- jos Stelner of the traffic department of the Union Pacific railroad system. "During the war the amount of *the transmitted sums became much larger. The reason is that the Immigrant can now be much more euBlly induced to export his cash at tho prevailing low rates. The average immlgant earns wages more than twice us high as before the war. The number of those who ure engaged in tbe business of exportation of savings lias greatly increased, Eaoh day the full pago and other advertisements of th6 newspapers are stimulating tho export of money. The Immigrants are flooded by circulars and other literature, inducing exportation of their cash, und agents aro canvassing from houso to house urging thc transmission of money through- thoir firms. "Our Immigrants transmit to Central Kurope alone about $120,000,000 in every normal year. The present exceptional propaganda and conditions have doubled this amount—even trebled it, perhaps have quadrupled it. Therefore the nmount transmitted to Europe during tho lust two und one half years may amount to $1,000,000,- 000. This question presents itself, was it possible to transmit such a vast amount of money while the war, in its advanced condition, was going on, and is It possible at the present, time? American commerce with central Europe has stopped completely. Therefore, no debit balance exists over there to be drawn against, and out of which wireless or other money orders, in the course of ordinary business transactions, could be paid. As the usual foreign exchange business between the United Stntes und central Europe has becomo Impossible by now, the transmission (tf money could only bo consummated by the forwarding of gold. The elenrance of such an enormous quantity of gold, as would be in proportion to Uie nmount of money deposited for transmission, would attract Immediate attention nnd result In the widest publicity. It is therefore, puzzling to know, how tbe money, so deposited for transfer to the central European post ul savings banks, other banks and individuals, tins been sent across the ocean, if it hns been sent nt all. If It hus not been forwarded, nut of what funds are the transmissions being paid over there? Are these moneys being paid out over there at all, or do the bankers just allege that they are paid? It seems obvious that the amounts deposited with the bank ers have not actually >been transmitted. Is it possible that the bankers have deposited a part of. the enormous amount—a thousand millions or more —In American banks, and that central Europe Is issuing hank notes and is paying the transmitted money wtth them? "The sum that has been deposited by our Immigrants for transmission is enormous. If it has not been transmitted how was it disposed of here? Has some of this money been, used for the fomentation of the Mexican, revolts? Are the moneys of our immigrants being used to create trouble for the United States—the adopted country? Where arc the untransmittable cash funds of our Immigrants deposited at the present time? "The exported amounts are hot sent to relatives In Europe for their support. Theso huge amounts are. exported as the result of the operation of a system, composed of private banks, their facilitating firms, certain foreign language newspapers and agents of the respective European governments. This sort of stimulation of our immigrants for the exportation of their cash should be prohibited and stopped. "Large numbers of immigrants complain that the amount entrusted by them to the banker for export half a year or tnore ago have not been receipted for in Europe, The receipts published, as recolved from Europe by the bankers, are so few ln number and proportion that the whereaboutB of tho bulk of the money has become uncertain. And still our Immigrants are being constantly urged to continue the exporting of their savings. This condition makes It highly desirable that tbe public be Informed where the money of our Immigrants Is really held. "Our competents should cooperate In clearing up this matter and putting an end to abuses along these lines, ever so much more so as the propaganda, for thc exportation of savings Is going on in ever Increasing proportions. Remedial legislation should be secured." A Birks' Watch for Easter! Permanent is the pleasure which a Birks' watch gives. Permanent because it will give a life-timo of pleasing service. Permanent because of itn neatness—its beauty—and all its accuracy. our catalogue shows many fine styles in watches, and gives prices. Prompt nnd careful attention to all mail orders. Henry Birks & Sons Ltd. Vancouver, B. C. Who's to Blame for the High Cost of Food? It may be the farmer, it may be the middleman, it may be the weather—but never mind—you have Shredded Wheat at the same old price, the same high quality, the one perfect, complete food, supplying more real nutriment than meat, or eggs, or vegetables, costing much less and more easily digested. Cut out tbe high-price foods. Eat Shredded Wheat for breakfast with milk or cream. Eat it for dinner with stewed fruits and green vegetables. A deliriously nourishing meal for only a few cents. Made in Canada. Hotel Registers The Dally News Job Department has just placed in stock a now lot of Hotel Registers for which orders can be filled by return malt. 160-Page Rooks, each....$4t50 100-Page Books, each....$3.50 The Daily News Job Department NELSON. Examinations for B. C. Licensed Scalers will be held by the Forest Branch at Waldo on March twenty- third and Cranbrook on March twenty-sixth. Further information may be obtained from the District Forester. Cranbrook, B. C. John Burns & Sons ?5* SSfr 8A8H AND DOOR FACTORY. NELSON PLANING MILLS. VERNON STREET, NELSON, B.C. Every Description of Building Material Kept In Stook. Eetlmatee Given on Stone, Brick, Conorate and Frame Buildinga. MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. P.O. BOX 134 . PHONE 171 Brown Stoneware IP YOU WANT TO PROCURE A FEW CHOICE PIECES OP "GURSNEY STONEWARE" NOW IS YOUR CHANCE WE HAVE JUST A FEW LEFT Consisting ot: OVAL, AND ROUND CASSEROLES—Eaoh S1.2B »nd t1M BEAN POTS—EROh Mo, 65o and 76o CHOCOLATE POTS—Eaoh 76o and |1M PUDDING BOWLS—Eaoh 1»o, ZOo and 28o CUSTARD CUPS—Eaoh Ho and 20o DON'T WAIT TILL THEY ARE ALL SOLD Nelson HardwarefCo. BAKER 8TREET NELSON, B.C. Kootenay Lake General Hospital Society Notioe of Annual Meeting. In accordance with the bylaws of thel society the annual general meeting will be held in the board of trade] rooms on Tuesday, March 13th, 1917,1 3 p. m. Membership Condition.—All annual] subscribers of the sum of 110 members of the Society eligible tcj take pnrt in the election of Directors for the ensuing year and ln caso ofl illness are entitled to free treatment! in tho hospital. GEORGE JOHNSTONE, Secretary. LAND REGI8TRY ACT. Re Block Twenty-seven (27), SoutH East quarter (y,) of District Lot three hundred and thirty-threq (333), Map 1733, Municipality South Vancouver. Whereas proof of loss of Certificate] of Title No, 5073SE, to the above men-f ttoned landB, issued in 'the name - Theresa M. Vivian, has been filed In this office, notico is hereby given thai I shall, at the expiration of one montt from the date of first publication hereof issue a duplicate of said Ccrtlficatf of Title, unless in tho meantime valid objection be made to mo tn writing. Dated at the Land Registry Offtcel Vancouver, B.C.. this 7th day of Feb-f ruary, A.D. 1917. ARTHUR G. SMITH, District Reglstrarl Date or first publication February 21st, 1917. EXAMINATION FOR LICENSING SCALERS. On Tuesday, March 20th, in the citl of Nelson an examination for licensing scalers will be held by tho board examiners, as provided In pnrt Vlri of tho "Forest Act." For further pari tlculars apply to the District Foresterf Nelson. SYNOP8I8 OI> COAL MINING REOULATIONl Coal mining rlghta ot the Domlnlol in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and AM uerta, the Yukon Territory, tha NortlJ west Territories and ln a portion *■ ihe provlnoe of British Coltubta, mtr ue leased for a term of twenty-orq rears at an annual rental of $1 icre. No more than 2660 acrea ' oe loased to one applicant Application for lease mult iiade by the applicant In peraon to til tgent or aub-ageat ot ths dlatrlot *i which the rights applied tor are st| uated. tn surveyed territory ths land mu oe described by Motions or legal sul divisions of sections and In unsurve; nd territory the tract applied for shi ne staked out by the applicant hlmao Each application muat be accos uanled by a fee of 16 whioh will bs I] (unded It the rights applied for a cot available, but not otherwise, royalty shall be paid on ths merchant able output of ths mine at ths rs| uf five cents par ton. The person operating ths mlns so**! furnlah ths agent with sworn returl accounting for ths full quantity T merchantable coal mined and pay tl royalty thereon. If ths ooal mini! rights ars not being operated, sul returns shall bs furnished at Isa] onos a year, I The lease will Inoluds ths ooal mil Ing rights only, but ths les.ee may T permitted to purchase whatever ava able surface rights may be consider necessary for the working of ths ml at ths rats of 110 an acre. For full Information appltoatl should be made to the Secretary of t Department of the Interior, Ottai or to any Agent or Bub-Agent of I minion lands. W. W. CORY, Deputy Minister of the Interior N. B.—Unauthorised publication th|s advsrtlssmsnt will not bs paid t ■■HBBi i-^y***^***: am Thursday, March 8,w.-T THE DAILY NEWS PAGE FlVt \|jj mmmwmmmWF^m*:*,.. DEAL AT THE STAR How to" Make Kadana Tea Thoroughly warm teapot. Put one teaspoonful in for every cup desired. Pour fresh boiling water and allow to infuse 6 minutes. KADANA TEA The Big Tea Value 8 pounds for . $1.00 Star Grocery PHONE 10 'rivate Hospital |UCEN8ED BY PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT. We give particular attention to all ■female trouble—home-like apartments Kor ladles awaiting accouchment. I Highest references; reasonable |'.erm.s; Inspection Invited. Mrs. Moore, Superintendent. |rHE HOME PRIVATE HOSPITAL Falls and Baker Sts.. Nelson, B.C. P. 0. Box 772. Phone 372 for Appointment. RAW FORS WANTED Trappers, farmers, ranchers, It does Jhot cost you anything to get our cash ■offer on your furs. Express them to I in. WeNvill pay all charges over a $5 lyaluation. We make you our offer and I-hold your furs for your reply, returning them at our expense If not pur- phased. Try us. Special prices paid for Ijark marten. In business since 1888. pend for price list MACKAY & DIPPIE. |i18 8th Ave. W., Calgary ALADDIN I Will bo given in aid of Red Cross f funds at the hall, South Slocan, on i St. Patrick's eve, March 16, followed J. by a dance. H Admission 50c lelson Steam Laundry ■FRENCH DRY CLEANING AN! DYEING. K&f f-mm&! W/Sa Dealers foi tb. Wntte Compan) ■Motor Oai-a and trucks. Autumobllei- Eor hire any hour day or night—pa. lienKera. bagsage and light freight nelson Steam Laundry PAUL NIPOU, Manager. FOR THE BE8T IN |Cigars, Cigarettes and Pipes Go to | THURMAN'S CIGAR STORE. The j Original MMM and Only Genuine r-mi7.ttfm &£gp MoB25cts.l TID-— _ UToCCJUC'IAKBtn is! Sold on the Merits of Minard's Liniment Beware of Imitations /HEN IN DOUBT TRY DAILY NEW8 WANT ADS The Sole of Honor Many other shoes with splendid uppers will fall to glvo Invlctus wear because they are not made with the Invlctus quality sole. For any wear and everywhere Invlctus Shoes embody true style and supreme comfort—plus the ability to outwear two pairs that aro cheapened in the sole to sell at a lower price. MADE IN CANADA Invictus Spring Shoes are now ready for you at R. Andrew & Co. LEADERS IN FOOT FASHION Ask for ticket with your purchase. Mrs. Bourne of Crawford Bay held the lucky number for last week. For Dyspepsia, Indigestion. Heartburn, Belching, Sour Stomach, Gas in Stomach, etc., take a teaspoonful of Bisurated Magnesia ln a half glass of hot water after eating. Is safe, pleasant and harmless to use and gives instant relief from all forms of stomach disorder. Sold by druggists everywhere. CIVIL SERVICE TO RAISE HEAVY ARTILLERY UNIT No Difficulty Is Expected in Finding Recruits—Plans Well Forward at Ottawa •(By Daily News Leased Wire.) OTTAWA, March 7.—Tho organlza* tlon of a battery of siege artillery within the civil services Is about to bo undertaken. Since tbe raising of a company" of Infantry a year ago, no enlistment plan of a distinctively civil service nature has been undertaken. However, n number of the Kingston field artillery units have drawn heavily on the servlco for recruits, who have come forward In large numbers to join the higher arm of military service. The present plan Ih to raise a unit or draft of the highest branch of artll lery, siege and heavy, tn Ottawa. Such a unit was formed in connection with McOtll university, and was known as the McGill heavy battery. It Is one peculiarly adapted to a body of train ed men such as was found at the Montreal institution of learning and as exist in the civil service, and it has been represented that thero would bo little difficulty in finding recruits for such a plan. Members (if the outside civil .service will be given an opportunity to enlist. LOOK AT A CHILD'S TONGUE WHEN CRO! man and sick Take no chances! Move poisons from liver and bowels at once Mothers can rest easy after giving "California Syrup of Figs*' because in a few hours all the clogged-up waste, sour bile and fermenting food gentry moves out of tho bowels and you have a well, playful child again. Children simply will not take tho timo from play to empty their bowels and they become tightly packed, liver gets sluggish and stomach disordered. When cross, feverish, restless, seo if tongue Is coated, then give this delicious "fruit laxative." Children love it, and It can causo no injury. No difference what ails your little one—if fufl of cold, or a sore throat, diarrhoea, stomach ache, bad breath, remember, a gentle "inside cleansing should always bo the first treatment given. Full directions for babies, children of all ages and grown-ups aro printed on each bottlo. Boware of counterfeit fig syrups. Aalc your druggist for a 50-cent bottlo of "California Syrup of Figs." Then look carefully ond seo that It Is made by the "California Fig Syrup company." We make no smaller size. Hand back with contempt any other fig syrup. Shamrock Brand 8TANDS FOR HIGHEST QUALITY IN HAMS, BACON AND LARD ASK YOUR GROCER OR BUTCHER POR THIS BRAND P. Burns & Co., Ltd. Kootenai) and Boundary mmm burned Al GRANBY SMEL ER Bert Scott Injured When Pot of Matte Tilts—Doing Nicely at Grand Forks Hospital. (Special to The Daily News.) GRAND FORKS, B. C, March 7.— Bert Scott, furnacoman at the Granby smelter, met with an accident Monday which, luckily, was not as bad an at first reported. A pot of molten matte was being raised after the tapping of Scott's furnace and in some way it tilted, the matte falling Into the pot hole in which was some water "shot," burning Scott on the back, arms and legs. He, was rushed to the hospital in the company's car. The burns were not very deep and he is doing well. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Heaven left for a visit to Vancouver and Victoria on •Sunday. Mr. Heaven will be away for about 10 dayB and Mrs.. Heaven for a month. Mrs. Ralph N. Qulnn and son, Garth, left yesterday on a visit to relatives at Vancouver. Osborne Allen left Tuesday for Sudbury, where he has obtained a position. At the annual meeting of tho Woman's auxiliary of Holy Trinity parish the following officers for the ensuing year were elected: President, Mrs. W. K. C. Manley, reelected; first vice- president, Mrs. Lawrence; second vice- president, Mrs. James West; secretary, Mrs. C. A. S. Atwood, reelected; treasurer, Mrs. C. H. Acres, reelected; superintendent of junior branch, Mrs. P. C. Hayman; superintendent of baby branch, Miss Marjorle Barlee; thank offering secretary, Mrs. F. R. S. Barlee; altar guild and leaflet secretary, Mrs. Plant; delegates, Mrs. Forbes M. Kerby and Mrs. C. A. S. Atwood. In a letter received from Dal Barlee he states that he expected to leave for France In a few days with reinforcements. He says that he saw tho following old friends at Seaford, Sussex: Chris Coughlln, Duncan Carter, A. McWha, Ray McDonald, Jack Nicholls, Sam Harris, the two Deverells, Carlisle, Sergt. Williams and last, but not least, Bobby Morris. At the regular meeting of the Standard Efficiency club last night, Donald Smith, president, In the chair, Rev. J. D. Hobden read the 23rd chapter of GeneslB and spoke on the lesson therein. Capt. Frakes, late oP the British mercantile marine, gave a talk on the rescuing of drowning persons and tho proper treatment of the apparently drowned. This was listened to with great interest by the members, who enjoyed the occasional story of some experience ot Captain Frakes while sailing the seven seas. FORT 8TEELE RESIDENTS AID RED CROSS WORK (Special to The Daily Newa.) FORT STEELE, B. C, March 7.— The following contributions were made to the Red Cross in January: T. McVlttie, 50 cents; Mrs, E. Attree, 25 cents; H. Kershaw, 25 cents; C. Reynolds, 25 cents; Mrs. R. T. Richardson, 25 cents; J. Walsh, 25 cents; A. M. Bate, 25 cents; R. L, T. Galbralth, 50 cents; Mrs. Galbralth, BO cents; Mrs. F\ Cann, 25 cents; Fred Blnmore, 25 cents; Mrs, F, Blnmore, (1; G. Baker, 25 cents; J. Tannhauser, 25 cents; W. Tannhauser, 25 cents; W. Davles, 25 cents; Charles Malr, 50 cents; William Cariln, 25 cents; A. G. Miller, $1; A. Doyle, 25 cents; A. Maye Bate, 25 eents. Mrs. J. Wise left on Sunday for her homo in Detroit, Mich,, being called there by the death of her father. The younger children accompanied Mrs. Wise, LADY OF 79 KNITS SOCKS FOR SOLDIERS Sum of $40.50 Contributed to the Patriotio Fund by Waneta Residents (Special to The Dally News.) WANETA, B. C„ March 7.—During thc month of January thc local branch of tho patriotic fund collected the sum of $40.50, thc contributions being as follows: A. D. Fredrlcks, 50 cents; W. P. Foster, $1; S. J. McGllllvary, $1; W. J. White, fl; Charles Skoning, $1; Mrs. Mulholland, fl; W. Paterson, fl; J. W. Fal!s,'f3; A. E. Smith, fl; Fred Adie, $5; L. Harvey, fl; E. Harvey, fl; George Brooks, fl; John James, fl; A. Adle, fl; Mrs. Adlo, fl; H. R. Adie, fl; John Stirling, 50 cents; A. G. Lang, fl; raffle for Airedale terrier, donated to the fund, $16.50. Mrs. M. E. Riley, who is 70 and lives at the Reith ranch, Is knitting socks for the Red Cross. HALCYON NOTES (Special to The Daily News.) HALCYON, B. C. March 7.—Rev. P. H, Graham, Nelson, returned home yesterday morning very much benefited by his three weeks' slay. He conducted divine service on each of tho three Sunday mornings of his visit and on each occasion a collection was taken on behalf of the Canadian Red Cross, the total nmount collected being $18. W. 10. Mackenzie, Notch Hill, with hlH wlfo and son, and T. S. McPherson, Victoria, arrived on Saturday. H. Sinithcrs, Trail, Is horo for a week's rest. FORT STEELE NOTE8 (Special to Tho Dally News.) FORT STEELE, B. ,'C., March 7.— Born, March fl, at Cranbrook hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. J. Thompson, formerly of Fort Steele, a son. Miss L. Walsh spent a few days In Cranbrook this woek. Mrs, H. Mather and hor brother, O. Dalgardno, loft for Moylo this week. R. S. T. Galbralth returned on Tuesday from Cranbrook. Mrs. Galbralth, according to the* latest hospital report, Is improving steadily. Emil Banks returned from Perry Creek and will remain In town until the snow leaves and mining Is thereby facilitated. la Presented With Gift for Services to St. George's W. A. As 'President. (Special to Tho Dally News,) ROSSLAND, B. C, March 7.—At the close of the annual meeting of the St. George's W. A. held on Tuesday,afternoon Mrs. White, on behalf of the members, presented the retiring president, Mrs. F. Mnlcom, with a half dozen silver spoons, as a small token of the appreciation of her good work while in office. Mrs. Malcolm thanked the members for their kindness, and said that though retiring from office this year sho would endeavor to do what she could for tho W. A. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs. C. H. Wallace; vice-president, Mrs. N. Wilkes; secretary, Mrs, G. Denison; treasurer, Mrs. J. Wallls. Mrs. -P. W. Racey and her guest, Miss Logan of Summerland, went to Trail on Wednesday to spend the day with friends. Miss Marlett and Mrs, Barker of Trail spent Tuesday In the city, the guests of Mrs. P. W. Racey. "COME TO CHURCH" 8ERVICE IS HELD AT CASCADE (Special to The Dally News.) CASCADE, B. C, March 7.—Mrs. J. Willis and Mrs. R. G. Ritchie were visitors to Grand Forks on Thursday. Mr, and Mrs. J. B. Sellcck of Farron were weekend visitors in town. Sixty-seven attended the "Come to Church" service held here on Sunday morning by Mr. McKlnnon of Midway. Pte. Bert Nell arrived on Sunday from Vancouver on a visit to his family before going overseas. Corp, J, E. Thompson is home on a six-day leave. He has been transferred* to the artillery and is now with the 88th battery at Victoria. Mr. and Mrs. J. Willis have moved to Grand Forks. Mr. Willis will be C. P. R. station agent there. MASQUERADE HELD AT MARYSVILLE; PRIZE WINNERS (Special to The Daily News.) MARYSVILLE, B. C„ March 7. —The masquerade dance given undoi the auspices of the Red Cross on Saturday last was most successful from evoi'y standpoint. Outside points represented were Cranbrook, Meadow- brook, Sullivan mine, Cnyley and Wycliffe, The prize winners were: Ladies, Mrs. Geo. Shipman; gents, D. Burke; ladles' comic, Mrs. Foot; gents' comic, H. McLeod, The judges were Mrs. P. Handley, Marysvlllb; Mr. Man- zer. Wycliffe; Mrs. Holland, Kimber ley. : i "■■!, NEW DENVER SCHOOL GIRLS COLLECT FOR TOBACCO FUND (Special to Tho Daily News.) NEW DENVER, B; C„ March 7.— Saturday was "tag day" for the glrlH of the senior school, over $30 being collected for the soldiers' tobacco fund. Mrs. T. Y, Hebron and Miss Mabel McKeen of Rosebery were visitors in town Tuesday. VANCOUVER HOTELS CHARGED WITH VIOLATING LIQUOR LAW (By Dally News Leased Wire.) VANCOUVER, B.C., March 7—Information was laid and summonses Issued at police headquarters this afternoon charging the proprietors of the Strand, Lotus, Astor, Empire and Europe hotels with violations of thc provincial liquor laws, and the proprietor of the London cafe, Robson street, with an Infraction of the city bylaws. SASKATCHEWAN MAY HAVE JUVENILE COURTS REGINA, Sask., March 7.—An act to provide Juvenile courts in all cities and towns of tho province was introduced In tho legislature tonight. The Witness Against Germany. The witness against Germany Is Germany itself. Of what uso is it for a power to talk of permanent peaco which has by its own acts—by tbo cynical contempt of treaties and the open practise of terrorism as a policy both on land and sea—undermined the only foundations on which permanent peace can be built? There is no peace lover, however zealous and however credulous who can believe that a peace worthy of the name is possible which does not restate firmly and formally the outraged rights of law and humanity. But Germany shows no signs that she even realizes that they, have been violated; even in her latest overtures It Is to force and thc right of the sword that she appeals as the basis for hor new Europe. To accept that appeal would be the death knell of civilization—or all that makes It worth having—In Europe. We should slide back into a barbarism not the less savage because it might be bidden beneath an outwardly triumphant, material progress,—London Dally News. ii ii mi The Pure Food and Drug Law aim to prevent mis-stalemeiua on t... labels on prepn rations, but so;;,t people continue to accept "extracts" of cod livers expecting toget tiie benefits of an "emulsion" of cod liver oil The difference is very great. An "emulsion" contains real cod liver o:'lt which has been endorsed by the medical profession for many years, while an "extract" is a product which 'contains w Saudis highly alcoholic. Scott's Emulsion is the standard emulsion 6t the world. It guarantees pure Norwegian cod liver oil, skilfully blended with glycerine. It is free from alcohol and Is endorsed by good physicians everywhere. ticott & Bowac, filoomueld. N. J. lft-16 U. S. Shipping Board Takes Up Question of Preferential Treatment of B. C. Fishing Interests. (By Daily News Leased Wire.) ' WASHINGTON, March 7—The shipping board took a hnnd today in the government's fight to. protect Alaskan fisheries against Canada's orders in council giving preferential treatment to British Columbia interests. In an order forbidding transfer of the American gas boat Venture to Canadian registry, the board declared that, while the Canadian regulations apparently offer tempting inducements for such transfers they do not in reality give American citizens an opportunity for free competition ln the fisheries trade, but rather subject consumers of fish brought into American territory through Canadian ports "to the possibility of monopolistic price manipulation." Officials here bellevo the effect of the orders In council, if not offset, would be to bring the Alaskan fishing fleet operating off Ketchikan under Canadian registry and Its product into the Canadian port of Prince Rupert. Representatives made through the British embassy have failed to secure a modification, and retaliatory legislation framed by the commerce department failed with the adjournment of congress. FRENCH ACT8 IN GREECE UPHELD BY THE CHAMBER PARIS, France.—The interpellation of the government on its policy In Greece has terminated as most politicians expected, with a new success for the government by a vote of 313 •igainst 135. The secret sittings, which lasted three days, and Included a night sitting, were devoted exclusively to thfl discussion of tho present condition of affairs in Greece and Macedonia, and to the events which took place at Athens on the 1st of December last. No official report is forthcoming. Tho secret committee was formed at tho instance of M. Abraml and M. Abel Ferry. It was generally supposed that during the development of thc debate M. Garat, who was appointed by the cummittee on foreign affairs to examine the documents at the foreign office bearing upon this question, would give a full account of his investigation, and that M. Georges Ley- gues and M. Charles Benoist, who, after the constitution of tho new Briand cabinet, Invited their colleagues and the government to open a debate on the situation in Greece, would also take part In the discussion. It Is reported that some excited and even boisterous scenes took place during the sitting of the secret committee, and it i.s common knowledge that M, iirlnnd, on behalf of the government, made several Important speeches, giving a full explanation of the situation, and replying at length to the various criticisms that hud been made. His policy, in a word, Is complete ui^Ion with the allies, coupled with firmness and generosity In dealing with a small nation. After the conclusion of the secret sittings, M. Deschanel announced that a number of resolutions had been handed in, and that the first of these, which claimed priority, and was signed by M. Nonolr and a certain number of his colleagues, was in tho following terms: The chamber condemns the attack on Doc. 1, while respectfully honoring the victims. It considers that although France may justly be proud that by her generosity toward Greece, who is plainly neglectful of her duty, she Is opposing the conduct of Germany toward Belgium, who has never failed In hers. Franco has, nevertheless, stretched her patience to the utmost In order to remain faithful to her traditions and to prevent a small nation from having to suffer for the fault of her leaders. The chamber has confidence in thc government both with regard to its exaction of the full accomplishment of Indispensable reparations and to the continuing of the measures necessary for tho security of an army, the reason of whoso presence in Salonika wns to assure the fulfillment of the signed promises made by Greece to herocl little Serbia, to decide In full accord with the allies as to tho utilization of forces and to arrive at all decisions of a diplomatic and military order which the situation demands. M. Jean Bon of tho United Socialist party, who is an extromely persistent opponent of tho government, went so far as to say that tho debates in tho secret committee had furnished them with nothing that was not already known everywhere. The object of this Interpellation was not meroly to ascertain the facts which had already been reported In the neutral press but to know how It was that such could have taken place. The committee of foreign affairs had several times cautioned the government against certain errors, but theso very errors hnd, nevertheless, been committed with most disastrous results. Further, although M. Briand had, during the sittings, mado soveral remarkablo speeches, tho fact remained that tho question submitted by M. Charles Be- nnlsl. hnd not heen replied to by him. M. Charles Bonoist intervened at this point to suy that ho had not been able to get thc president of the council to roply to tho most important part of his question. Ho distinguished between tho government and its policy, or rather Its absence of policy, In Greece, a state of things to which he could not subscribe. He could only characterize It by saying that once again the president of the council had obeyed his general tendency. To do something Implied a definite policy, not to do it was another policy, but to deslro to do something and not to do It was simply no policy at all. M. Jean Bon continued by saying that the conference of Romo was directly associated with the Greek question, but that cuch time one asked M, Briand a straight question he avoldod It. For theso roasons, ho could not glvo his confidence to tho government. M. Bodouce followed to explain the main tortus of the resolution that ho had submitted to tho chamber on behalf of the majority of tho Socialists. This substantially usked that diplomatic action should he of a more open character, and consequently more accessible to tlie control of parliament. While not underrating the difficulties that M, Briand had to meet with In his I ■ ' j ■ ■ ' '■ Novelty Wash Skirtings NEWEST DESIGNS IN.X "KhakiKool" AND "Country Club" Patterns THESE MATERIALS ARE HAVING A ' WONDERFUL RUN IN ALL THE LARGE EASTERN CITIES ON BOTH SIDES OP THE LINE. THEY ARE MADE IN A VARIETY OP ATTRACTIVE * DESIGNS, FIGURES, FANCY STRIPES, ETC. NICE QUALITY COTTON SUITING, 36 INCHES WIDE. PRICE SOc to 65c New Voile Dressgoods AN ENDLESS VARIETY IN PLAIN COLORS, FLORAL DESIGNS, PLAIDS AND STRIPES. EVERY WANTED COLOR IN THE LOT. PATTERNS ARE ALL NEW AND EXTREMELY PRETTY. GOODS ARE 38 TO 42 INCHES WIDE AND SELL AT 65c to $1.00 Per Yard MEAGHER & CO. THE STORE FOR STYLE THE STORE FOR QUALITY policy toward Greece he still blamed certain parties in the chamber. For himself he had to recognize that what dominated the whole question was that France could not, like Germany, violate the neutrality of a small nation. M. Bedouce reproached the opposition to the government ln that they had merely brought to the debate a negative criticism, without of- lering any concrete views to oppose those of the president of the council. i'his was violently opposed by tho adversaries of the cabinet. It is not without interest to note that the minority of 13ft deputies that voted against tiie government contains the liuuies of many prominent men in the chamber. Moro than la per cent who voted against the government are former ministers, amongst whom are included the names of M. Cruppl, M. uek-asse, M. Louis Barthou and M, .N'oulens. EXPLANATION OF KIRKWOOD CASE GIVEN IN BRITAIN LONDON, Englnnd—In regard to the caso of David Klrkwood, one of the most prominent of the Clyde deportees, tne ministry ot munitions recently published a full statement on thc matter, David Klrkwood, It said, one of the men removed from the Clyde, under Regulation H of the Defense of the Realm regulations, attended at last week's conference of the Labor party I at Manchester. His trade union, thu Amalgamated Society of Engineers, bud been notified by the ministry ot I munitions thai there was no objection j to bis attendance, and he took udvan-. tage of this to make a public state- ] ment that he proposed to return tol Glasgow in flagrant violation of tho taw, He has returned, and steps huve been taken to secure his rearrest. j The fuels of the case are as follows: (I) Klrkwood was a leading member of thu Clyde workers committee, j which was an unofficial organisation actively hostile to the trade union movement. This committee at tho end ot March brought about a series ot -strikes as a protest against the gov-1 ernment'a policy of dilution of labor by thu introduction of women or unskilled labor to do certain parts of the work. The method adopted tn theso strikes was to bring out the workmen in succession in various works engaged on the production of parts of a particular heavy gun and gun mountings, for which the most urgent demands wero being received. {2) Klrkwood and other men concerned refused all attempts at conciliation. In order to meet the position, the government had no alternative but to avail themselves of the powers given by tho Defense of the Realm regulations. This action took the form of arresting and bringing to trial certain men who had In public advocated the "down-tool" policy, and in deporting io men who, white they had not publicly advocated the policy, wero known to have abetted it. Among theso latter was Klrkwood. It should be mentioned In this connection that the Defense of the Realm regulations definitely contemplated thut thero should be oases in whicli deportation und not trial was tbo proper remedy, and It was decided that Regulation 11 could properly be applied in these cases. (3) Before tbo men wero removed the case of each man was fully Investigated by the procurator fiscal and by tho competent military authority. All the mon were given tho alternative of returning quietly to work or leaving the Glasgow area. All except one chose the latter alternative, and he was allowed to return to work, and no furthor action wns taken against him. Further, in the course of an Interview which followed ln Edinburgh, three men, of whom Klrkwood was one, were asked whether they would prefor to be put on their trial, and they expressed their preference for deportation. ('I) Work was round for the men after deportation, and, where necessary, expenses were paid. (5) On Aug. 7 six men wero given Alkali'In Shampoos Bad For the Hair 1 If you want to keep your hair looking its best be careful what you wash It with. Don't uso prepared shampoos or anything elso that contains too much alkali. This dries the scalp. makes the hair brittle and ruins It. Tho best thing for steady uso ts Just ordinary mulslfied cocoanut oil (which Is pure and greaseless) and is better than anything elso you can use. One or two teaspoonfuls will cleanse the hair and scalp thoroughly. Simply moisten the hair with water and rub It in. It makes an abundance of rich creamy lather, which rinses out easily, removing every particle of dust, dirt, dandruff and exeesslvo oil. The hair dries quickly and evenly and it leaves the scalp soft, and tbe hair fine and silky, bright, lustrous, fluffy and easy to manage. You can get mulslfied cocoanut oil at any pharmacy, it's very cheap and a few ounces will supply every member of the family for months. WEST KOOTENAY FARMERS' INSTITUTE Special Meetings Monday, March 12th, 1917, in the CITY HALL 2:00 p. m.—Soils, Seeds and Crops—H. 0. English. Poultry Raising—H. E. Upton. 8:00 p. m.—Control of Apnt:: Scab —M. S. Middleton. Advertising and Marketing of Fruit—W« B. McTaggart. No Charge. All Welcome. QUESTIONS INVITED. an opportunity of returning to Glasgow on signing an undertaking, the terms of wiiich were ta) to accept suitable employment and remain at work; (b) to abstain from any act in any way likely to prejudice the supply of munitions, and (c) to submit nny grievances through the usual trade union channels. Four of the men agreed to sign this undertaking. Two returned to Glasgow, one remained at Dunfermline, the fourth returned to Canada. (fi) A similar opportunity was not at the time given to Klrkwood, because he had persistently refused to work. This opportunity was, however, given recently and refused. (7) Before his rearrest Klrkwood was given another opportunity of signing the undertaking and again refused. Further, ho was informod that notwithstanding the existing order against him he would be at liberty to return to Glasgow on doing so hereafter, provided that be took no further action calculated to prejudice his case. Thc workers on the Clyde, as elsewhere, are patriotic and law-abiding citizens, and the discontent in so far as it was not caused by legitimate grievances has been shown to have been deliberately fostered by the men against whom action was taken. NEW DIRECTOR8 ELECTED (Hy Daily News Leased Wlro,) TORONTO, March 7.—At the an- Tiual meeting of the Canada Steam - Ship Lines, Limited, hold here today, W. E. Burke, assistant general manager, and F. S. Isard, general comptroller, woro elected to the board of directors to fill vacancies which reunited from the nppolntment of Sir H. Montague Allan to the London board and the resignation of A. Jarvls of Toronto, PACE SIX ■ ■ »,f t tumiM'lM »*t***»-*mi**imt'-m A/eu>s 0/ Sport wire vie BEAT POR GREENWO 00 OLD-TIMERS 1, Game Proves Exciting and Amusing— $65 Realized for Red Cross Purposes (Special to The Dally Newa.) GREENWOOD, U. C, "March 6„*-Tho Greenwood girls' hockey team wound up tho senson with a grand rally at the rink Monday night. They challenged some of the old-time hockey players (now fans) to an exhibition game, the proceeds to be banded to the Womens institute for Red Cross purpose. A very exciting gnme ensued, keeping the spectators dancing and screaming with delight all through the three periods and although the girls won by one goal to none, the old- timers showed them that there were some tricks In the game which their trainer had neglected to coach them. Hicks, In an exciting moment, thought Miss Ferguson had knocked the puck clear through the ice and in trying to locate how far down il bad gone, took a. high dive and skinned bis eyebrow. Klnneberg nearly innde a goal.when he switched his skates to his hands and handled bis hockey stick with his feet. Some of the girls were, heavily fined for rough play. Charlie Morris, in goal, made some wonderful stops. Miss Marie Anderson, In the girls' goal, came heavily padded for the occasion. Knowing with what an accurate eye the old- timers could shoot, she, with the aid of '.Ifean Crawford and Ethel Pond, simply crowded the puck out and kept the opposing team from making any of their wonderful shots score n goal. Miss Oliver captained the girls and J. L. White the opposing team, whom he urged In vain to show some of their old-time speed. The line-up: Misses. Messrs, Goal. Anderson C. Norrls I'oint. Pond Smith Cover I'oint. Ferguson White Rover. Oliver Hicks s Centre. McMillan Kisber Right Wing. Wilcox Gravelle Left Wing. Crawford Christ ianson Spares. Itoyer Numerous Referee, G. Clerf; judge of play, R. Murray; timekeeper and finer, R. Halcrow. After the game all adjourned to the Star.'theatrc, where supper was served And dancing enjoyed. The treasury of the Womens institute is increased by ^fi-"' DENTALS BEAT RIVERSIDES (By Daily News Leased Wire.) TORONTO. March 7.—In thc second and last of the home and home games In the p. H. A. senior finals tonight, the Dentals defeated Riversides. 2 to 1, the Dentals winning the first ghme, 3 to 1. Thus the score on the round is .1 lo 2 in favor of the Dentals. Seven thousand persons witnessed the gnme. The champions will go to Winnipeg to compete fnr lhe Allan cup. , FURS Guaranteed high class furs, nice selection kept in slock or made to order from selected skins. Customers' furs made up, remodeled and repaired. Skins dressed and mounted at moderate prices. Best price paid for raw skins. 1 G. GLASER, Manufacturing Furrier, 416 Word St., Nelson, B. C. Phone 108 %/0 X BERWICK C Arrow %i% COLLARS are curve cut toft tht shodias perfectly. \^ahtsmd\,tij'or<p: aUETT.PEABOPr ttCO; MCOtUm RENOVA r\. CANADIENS SECURE TO! OTTAWA Take Lead in Two*Game Series for \% H. A. Championship--—Contest of 1 Gruelling Nature. (By Dally News Leased Wire.) MONTREAL, Mareli 7.—The Canadiens secured a lead over tlie Ottawa Senators In the two-game series for the championship of the N. H. A. here tonight that will servo as a, heavy handicap against ottawas in the game at the capital Saturday night. The Canadiens tonight won a gruelling eon- test by a score of £i to 2, the winners having the edge on their opponents at almost all stages of the gamy. The winners held u great advantage in weight, and used it to good purposo in checking the rushes of their lighter opponents. Better hockey has been shown by these two teams than was exhibited tonight, but tile play was spectacular at times, and also rather rough in spots. Frank Neighbor, formerly of,the coast league, who scored Ottawas' first goal tonight, near the end of the third period wits laid out by the sticky of Newsy Lalonde, also formerly a coast leaguer, who for scvt oral seasons 1ms captained the Canadiens. Neighbor secured tbe passed puck and passed it on to another Ottawa man and then skated past Lalonde, who was rushing. Lalonde, it is said, drew back his hand and bit Neighbor In tho mouth and face with tlie butt end of his stock. Neighbor was laid out for a tew minutes, and had to have three stitches put in a cut under his eye. Mummery also roughed it up t). good deal and seemed to escape tho notice of tho officials. ' Five Canadiens and two Senators were penalized during tbo nanie, bijt a number of questionable plays'escaped tho notice of the officials: The visiting Ottawa scpiad held their own against the fast skating Canadiens during the first two periods. However, In the final 21) minutes the Canadiens forced lhe pace, -scoring three of their goals In this period and causing the Senators to eraek badly. Benedict was given little effective assistance at the nets. The first goal went to Canadiens after IS minutes of .play in tbe first period. Pitre Intercepted a play near the Canadiens' net, cnrrylng the puck nearly to the Ottawa «oal, where, laced, by Darragh, he passed to Corbeau, who scored. In the second period the Ottawas started out °" the offensive. Canadiens' defense broke up a number of attacks, which followed one another rapidly for another IS minutes. Then Neighbor, skating into a corner, and headed off by Lalonde at Canadiens* end. wheeled sharply and shot, the puck tooling Vezina. A miivtite later, wtth the puck at otlawas' nets, Pitre took It on tho rebound and smashed It into the not. k In lhe third period Gerard tied the score for Ottawas in less than two minutes. Hut the Senators' rally was short lived, the Canadiens livening up and seoritiK three goals before the period wns half over. • For the last 10 minutes the Ottawas seemed to be content to keep the score as low as possible for the return game ot the capital. Summary. First period— Cahadiens, Corbeau, 18.2 S. Second period—Ottawas, Neighbor, 18 minutes; Canadiens, Pitre, 1:40. Third period—Ottawa. Gerard, 1:85; Canadiens, Smith, :8ii, Canadiens. Pitre, 1:30; Canadiens. Lalonde, 1:15. The teams: Ottawa. Canadiens. Goal. Benedict Vesdna Point. Merrill Corbeau Coverpoint. Shore Mummery Centre." Gornrd Lalonde Forward. Neighbor P'tre Darragh Noble Lalonde Given Match Foul MONTREAL. March 7.—When Lalonde laid out Frank Neighbor In the closing minutes of tonight's hockey gnme be was given a match foul, which puts hlin out of the game against Ottawa on Saturday night. Lalonde drew a match foul early In the season, nnd with two to his credit he is, under N. H. A. rules, automatically suspended. President Robinson stated tonight ho would enforce the rule, and that Lnlonde was under suspension. This will detract from the chance of the Flying Frenchmen In winning the N. II. A. title and the right io defend the Stanley cup against Seattle. THE DAILY NEWS III ' "llll-llli lilll 1 *•*.■■:■-.*■■- THURSDAY, MARCH f,;lifllV"*! ARTHUR Soldier Team from Eastern City Outgeneraled in Game for Amateur Hookey Title. (By Daily News Leased Wire.) WINNIPEG, March 7.—Tlie Winnipeg Victorias, winners of the Manitoba Hookey league championship and defenders of thc Allan cup, defeated the 141st battalion lemn ot Port Arthur, Ont, champions of the Thunder Bny tlocUoy league here tonight by a scoro Of C to 1 'In' the first gnme in a series of two for the amateur hockey tllfo. Playing on soft Ice, which made the going heavy, the Victorias showed their class even on the heavy Ice. The first half ended 1 to '0 for the defenders, with neither team having mnny opportunities to score owing to the soft ice. In thc second half the play livened up and the visitors never had a chance,' though they worked hnrdr- The locals outskated and outgojieraled them for most of thc illstnm'c. The next game will be played Frl- doy night. Tonight's'game was played under Manitoba rules. Tlie line-up: Victorias 14lst Goal Baker Bell I'oint Borland Simon Cover. O'Connell Rabidcnii Rover. Hughes White Centre. Herbert Fulton Wing. Paterson McGorman O'Meara ... ' Rutterny Officials—Referee, Dean; judge of ■play, Wellington. . , i O. K. BARBER SHOP. A. L. WILSON. Special) 15-Day Sale Laco Sen!!* Tungsten Lamps 00 Watt Nltrogon, each —S1.00 CO Wdlt'Titngston, each.;... 46c 40 Watt Tungsten, each 35c 25 Walt Tungsten, "each 35c IS Watt' Tungsten, ench 3Sc 10 Watt Tungsten, each 35c Kelp Motor Supply Co. Til. 44 , 301 Baker Street PATRICK MAKES FINAL STATEMENT ABOUT DATES President of P. C. H. A. Says World's 1 Series Must Start March 17 Or Not At All (By Daily News Loased Wire.) VANCOUVER, H. C., March 7.— March 17, 20, 23, 2(1 nnd 28 were thc (lutes ugreed upon 'sortie time ago nnd ut that time submitted hy the 1\ C. H, A. to the N. II. A. for the world's series on the const, and probably will he finally fixed on for the world's series, according lo -Prank l'utrk-k, president of the P. (_'. II. A., who returned this morning from Seattle, where he had a conference with the officials of the Seattle club after last night's match. "I have notified tho N. 11. A. that the world's series must start on March 17 or not ut. all," stated President Patrick this afternoon. "In the event of five matches be- Irig necessary to settle the champion - ship, wc will have to secure the consent of the Seattle arena management tn permit us to use the arena nn March 28. Thc agreement calls for us to be out of there on March 27, but we will arrange for one extra day. If the eastern winners desire to reach the coast on March 15 they will have two days* rest before the flrsl Rajne. This is final." Prod Ion -and George, , h-vme .will bundle all of the cup matches. Their names were submitted to the N. It. A. What Patrick Will Do. VANCOUVER, B.C.. March 7.—Unless President Prank Patrick of tbo Pacific Coast Hockey association henrs a favorable reply frbm the east In connection with the dates for the world's series to be singed In Seattle by Friday, he will turn the matter over to William Koran of Ottawa, the offlelul arbitrator between eastern and coast organizations. Mr. Patrick mude this announcement tonight. mmsmjmmmmm—w-»p* Patriotic Hockey TONIGHT, THURSDAY 'MAR. 8 ' CITY CHAMPIONSHIP Old Timers - vs. Infants GAME CALLED at 8:30 SHARP SKATING AFTER GAME. islon 256 and 15c $1200 STOLEN FROM SEATTLE ARENA SAFE Money Represented Receipts-Taken A Game With Vancouver—Police Say. "Inside Job" (By Daily News Leased Wire.) SEATTLE, Wash., March 7.—A burglar opened the snfe at the arena In which the hockey match between Vupcouver and Seattle teams was played lust night and removed the receipts, $1200 in all, some time during the night and the hockey players who had struggled through an hour of fierce battling are minus their "get- awny" money today. Detectives declare It nn "Inside" job. They say the money was taken by someone -who knew the combination. Entrance, to, the office was gained by boring a series of holes In tbe office door. The lock was then thrown aside and tbe door opened. kmksmmmmsm^ PORTLAND TEAM QUALIFIES TO PLAY THE TOWERS (By Dally Nows Leased Wire.) PORTLAND, Ore.. March 7.—The Multnomah Amateur Athletic club ice hockey team of Portland tonight won Its right to play tho Towers septette of Vnncouver, B. C, for the 1317 amateur championship of the Pacific coast here next Friday night by defeating the Seattle Athletic club squad r> gonls to 1 WINNIPEG MONARCHS DEFEATED BY DETROIT (By Dftlly News Leased Wire.) ' DETROIT, Mich., March 7.—Detroit won their three-game series with the Winnipeg Monurchs b>' taking tbe final contest at tbe arena this evening by a score of 3 to 2. "I suffered dreadfully with my back for twenty yean. I Data taken sis bona of OIK PILLB and now I have Dot the ilgn of ao ache or pain In my back. There is nothing that can hold a place with OIN PILLS for curing PAIN in the Back to wblcb women aft subject. Mrs. MUlanor P. Biplejf." BOc. a box, or 6 boxes for 12.60 at all druggists, or a free sample will be lint on repeat to NATIONAL DBUO It CHEMICAL CO. OP CANADA, LIMITED U Toronto, Out. - 71 NEW DENVER GIRLS BEAT SILVERTON GIRf.S AT HOCKEY NEW DENVER, 11. ,C, March 7.— Friday night the New Denver girls' hockey team played Silverton on tbe home ice, winning with a score of 1-0. The Junior team played the Silverton juniors after the game, also winning, the score being -1-0. A return game was played in Sll- vertoa on Monday night. New Denver ladles again winning with n /score of 1-0. Monday night an exhibition game wns played In Silverton between New Denver and Silverton senior teams, Silverton winning 9-5. t AT THE THEATRES J t.»-«ve-4-»»*»e ♦•♦♦♦♦*»•*»•♦♦ ♦♦-»■* "Bluebird Day" nt the Gem theatre on Friday will mark the arrival of a little girl ns the slur of the occasion. Little Zoo Rae will play the title role In "Glorinnu" and provide nn attraction that will delight the heart of every woman and child, who may see it. The men, too, will bo interested In "Glori- anu'' for It tells an Interesting story in forceful manner; thc photographic beauties of the presentation will be remarkable and in every particular Gloriana will fulfill the Bluebird promise that "The Play's the Thing." Agnes C. Johnston's latest story Is an absorbing slory ot social evil and will bo shown at the Starland tomorrow. A young girl hns written several photoplays which have set. thc film world talking. Her name is Agnes D, Johnston. Her latest story is entitled "Divorce und the Duughter." It bus heen'produced by Thanhouser under the direction of Frederick Sullivan nnd ns In the case of "Tho Penr of P<»- erty,'' Florence Lnbadle Is thc star. Thc chief characteristic of Miss Johnston's work is its naturalness. She doen not strive for effect, but tells n simple story ln a simple manner. "Divorce and the Daughter," as Us title indicates, Is an absorbing study of this growing social evil. In the production of "Witchcraft," which will be the Paramount attraction ut lite Stdrland on Saturday, March 10, with the brilliant and captivating Lusky star, Fannie Ward, In the stel- lur role, It. is necessary thut she be frightened by a wolf. A thoroughbred animal was produced, but unfortunate, ly It hod been raised a household pet by a mother of some little girls and promptly tried to-make friends with Miss Ward. It wns up to Director Relchor to mako tho wolf snarl at tho star, but tho animal instead waa licking her hand. Thc fout was finally accomplished by tying a long eord to Iho wolf'a tail and giving it a sovero Jerk ut the psychological moment, RUMANIA'S POSITION DEFENDED IN FRANCE PARIS, Fraoce—The Temps has published a letter addressed to it by several Rumanian Journalists in' response to a criticism of Rumania thut appeared in the Stutnpu of Turin, and was reproduced In purt by ' several French papers* At such o moment us" the present, began the' letter, the words of the Slampji'add to tho tortures that Rumania lsnh-HVwly enduring. If our fellow countrymen hnve not 'realized tholr ■•dream, they nevertheless consider thut they have rcadered incontestable services to theii- allies. Rumanians, moreover, huve never rulsed any recriminations against their allies und It would therefore be unjust to leave uc- eusntion made against them unswerod. Hence w*»» must affirm, the letter continued,' that the moment of Rumania's Intervention was not fixed by M. riratlnnou but by circumstnnces in which Rumania hnd no part. Indeed, every time the ease of Rumania is judged Ihe-^'essentlnl element of Rumania's cnloulntions must of necessity be taken into account: the Saloniki nrmy. Thus to tuke a single example, if it woro true, us tho St am pa claims, thnt we refused to declare war on Bulgaria, that fact could have bad no Importance hud General Sun-nil's army been In a position to absorb the Bulgarian reserves. Wo must ulso rectify another error, that concernhiK the relative strength of the opposing armies. It was said at. first thut the hostile forces on our front nmounted to 20 divisions nnd that this figure gradually rose to 40. Certain official data, however, fix Ihe German forces at 12 divisions, the Austro-Hungurinn at 11. the Bulgarian nt 3 and tho Turkish nt 2, that is at 28 divisions iu all. The Rumanians meanwhile had but 23, and wo affirm that the enemy forces on our front are underestimated la reality. In any case these official estlmutes show thut we were not superior, but Inferior In number. As lo tho desertions of which the Starapa speaks, we shall not even reply. After the sacrifices made by our soldiers for the honor of their flag speech Is superfluous. Mny wo merely be permitted to rocnll tbnt our king mnde a moving public nppent to his nlllos when the facts of tbe situation become apparent. We now wish, thc letter went on, to record another fact which mnde profound Impression on us: During tho terrible fighting in Wallachia, when our eyes turned toward the otltdr fronts, the Anglo-French forces newed tholr nttneks on the Somme General Hen-nil's Serbinn and French troops took Monustir; General Nivelle attacked nt Verdun. M. Brntiano, minister of wnr said, "Cur gratitude goes out especially to France, who has given us everything without counting the cost (the reference is to munitions)"; finally a French general and French officers cume to our aid. Thus everywhere In the flickering gleams of hope that dissipated our nightmare, always thero gleamed one nnme, France. The letter concluded by asking whether, havlag known the Joy of succosa at the. outset, Rumania was to know the bitterness of solitude in the hour of her misfortune, and again affirmed that she was filled with the same zeal ns her allies, and would maintain her confidence In the victory for which she wns mnkingsuch heavy sacrifices. ^DODDS fKIBNEY &. PILLS,. mKlDNEV^ L°HTS DISK- As Business WEEK AFTER WEEK, it behooves every man and woman who wants to get his or Her full share of returning prosperity to be sure that no opportunities lor profitable enterprise are overlooked. DON'T FOR.QEJT THE LITTLE THINGS which often lead to big ones. Many a man has passed by opportunities he t;^jpqght too trivial for attention, while others by tjhe expenditure of only a few fen ts pn the same opportunities have s-arted forces moving which resulted in thousands of dollars profit. Many a Want Ad in The News, apparently insignificant, has resulted in successes far greater than we even dreamed of. HERE ARE SOME OF THE THINGS A WANT AD can do for you: RENT OFFICES RENT STORES RENI APARTMENTS SELL BUSINESSES EXCHANGE PROPERTIES SECURE CAPITAL FINDPARTNERS RENT VACANT ROOMS. ........ SELL POULTRY AND EGGS SELL HOUSEHOLD GOODS SELL AUTOMOBILES SELL STORE AND OFFICE FIXTURES SELL DOGS AND OTHER PETS FIND LOST ARTICLES SECURE COMPETENT HELP THESE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE MANY USES YOU CAN MAKE OF A Want Ad. THERE'S HARDLY A FAMILY IN KOOTENAY AND BOUNDARY WHO CANNOT tako advantage in aomo way or ethar ef tha tromondoue powar of DAILY NEWS WANT AOS to render aarvlea in tha affaire of ovary- day life. Give the matter a little thought and you will aea how a Daily Newe Want Ad can help you. Thgn put your Want Ads in The Daily News Condensed "Want" Ads Order ff#in Uee thla Wank on whioh to write out your cond eneed ad., ono word In- oaoh apace. Iiteloe* money order or oheok and mail direct to The Dally Newe, Nelion, B. C. Rate: One cent a word eaoh insertion, aix coneecutive inaortiona charged M four. Each initial, figure, dollar lign, etc., oount ae one word. No charge lata than 25 centi, 'Irr Plena publish the above advertisement times, for whioh I enolose I.. Name *4tr*n If dealrad, replies may bo addressed to Box Numbers at Th* Dally -Newe Off loo. If replies are to be mailed enoloai 10c extra to cover cost of postage and allow five woNs extra for box number. . . .... ,, jiii..!,!!,.. ij i,i..i,..i,:,-)-..-«,, THURSDAY,- MARCH %-1917. THE DAILY .NEWS x& PAGE 8BVEN msmmmmmmmmW little Ads that Bring Big Returns [CONDENSED ADVERTISING RATES OM Insertion, per word. lo Minimum oharge. 2Bc BIX consecutive Insertions, per word..: 4o |Twonty-slx consecutive Insertions (one month), per word 15o I Births, ono Insertion. 60o Ifarrlafea, one Insertion.... too Deaths, one Insertion..... BOo .Card of Thanks BOc Bach subsequent Insertion 2Bc •Death and Funeral Notice 11.00 ■', All condensed advertisements are iah tn advance. In computing tho number of words a classified advertisement count loh word, dollar mark, abbreviation, hltlal letter and figure aa one word. '. Advertisers aro reminded that It Is pntrary to the provision of the postal ■sirs to have letters addressed to In- ■ only; therefore any advertiser lealroua ot concealing his or her Iden- lty may use a box at this office with- pit any extra oharge If replies are tiled for; If replies are to be mailed advertiser allow 10 cents extra In Utlon to prlco ot advertisement, to ky postage. [iThe Newa reserves tho right to re- i any copy submitted for publlca- I9B, (SITUATIONSWANTEP^MALE, (ELSON EMPLOYMENT AGENCY— . Parker, 309 Baker St., Phone 283. RANTED—'Women and gills for gen- " work; all kinds of skilled and f-mmon labor to register, SITUATION VM***—FEMALE. POULTRY AND EGGS. BARRON, Cam, Rangulre, Leghorns. breeding stock, eggs, chicks. Heavy egg strains. W. N. Scott, Trail. (6021) FOR SALEt-A few pure bred Barred Rock cockerels; bred from eggs supplied by tho Dep, of Agriculture. Price each, $4.00. Apply to S. T. Larson, Rock Creek, B.C. (60B8) GENUINE Trap Nested Single Comb White Leghorn eggs for sale, from heavy winter layers; 2 5 0 egg strain, prices on request. iHenry Perrett, Jafray. (5116) S. C. WHITE LEGHORN EGGS for hatching; leading egg-laying contest, Victoria. Send ror price list. J. O. M. Thackeray, chilllwack, B.C. (5040) fANTED—Waitress, {hotel, Nelson. apply Madden (6097) IFOR SALE—Cockerels, S. C. W. Leghorns from trap-nested layers. Mating list on request. Chalmers, Thrums (4923) MTJUATJONS^WA^T E O-^EMA L £ 'OMAN COOK -wants camp; husband helper or other work. State agoB, Box 4921, Daily Nows. (4921) I*ANTED—First position by trained I stenographer. Apply to Miss Cherlngton, Business College for Girls, •anbrook, B.C. (5135) IOUNG GIRL wishes employment, store or office work preferred. Apply x 6099, Dally News. (6099) WANTED—'Position.* us cook In camp or small hotel. Box 5138, Dally rews. ' (5138) EN REPLYING TO ADVBRTISE- 5ments In Condensed Columns, kindly sntion you saw it In Thc News—It ill help you. ARTICLES POR SALE. pB. SALE—Mentges newspaper fold- >r; folds 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 pages; in I'st close condition. Snap for cash. I io Daily News, Nelson. (678) lou SALE—Oliver typewriter, almost Inow. R. D. Cook, Silverton, B.C. t ^ (5134) OR SALE AT A SAOMFICE—The 1 library of the lato Sheriff Tuck, hich is one of the most select In the •ovlnce, containing more than fifteen ndred volumes ot tho world's best i:erature. An unusual opportunity for oity, community or individual. Apply box 4117, Dally News. (4117) OR SALE—Edison Dictograph complete; electric power. Apply to Dally ews business office. (654) DR SALE—Shaving machine for Edison records. Box *685, Daily News. IjR RENT—Suites of furnished house ■keeping rooms tn Annable block Inquire room 32. (5092) IORNISHED SUITE—All conveniences. Campbell's Art Studio,. 715 aker St. (5127) IJRN1SHED SUITES for rent. Apply Kerr apartments. (5094) WC. BLOCK—Housekeeping suites and rooms for rent. Terms modcr- A. Macdonald & Co. (5093) ^IVEJTOCK^ t>OD GREV HOUND (dog) 8 months Sold, for sale. Box 802. (5077) lANTED—Good cow, heavy milker, (fresh or duo to freshen shortly. For- [ird particularly und price. A, Mac- roth, Broadwater, Lower Arrow ittkc, IC. (5050) )R SALE—Eight pairs ot good togging horses; some good ranch horses; sets of good logging trucks, Canyon ty Lumber Company, Creston, B.C. (5096) 1)R SALE—Whito Yorkshire hour, 18 months old, $30; Tumlln Incubator, •egg, 17, Marsden, Taghum. (5109) ■ANTED—Sound, quiet ranch horse; ■also harness and wagon. Stute ago. Bight, price. McDIarmld & Squires, bbson. (5115) I)R SALE—Cow, hulf jersey, hulf Ayrshire; 5*^ years, just freshened, til satisfy anyone In B.C. for cvery- ing. Pl-icu $135. Also heifer to eulve March, $100, cash. Apply W. B. Jjlnorlck, ttoulli Slocan. (5120) I FARM PROPERTY. f-B RENT—80-acio ranch, 80 ueres ■eared; 16 acres ln nlno-youi-old it trees; 16 acres ln hay. House, m and farm implements Included, Ply Burdon & Watson, Port craw- B.C. (C072) 51EN REPLYING TO ADVERTISE- lonts in Condensed Columns, kindly ntlon you saw It In The News—It help you. FOR SALE—Regal White Wyandotte and Barred Rock cockerels. Oborne, Robson, (5088) FOR SALE—Choice, singlo comb Farris Strain Whito Leghorn cockerels. Also White Wyandotte cockerels, s. Smyth, Nelson, B.C. (5090) BARRED ROCK cockerels from heavy laying strain. Barred Rook hatching eggs, McDIarmld & Squires, Robson. (4907) EGGS FOR HATCHING—Heavy lny. ing strains. S.C. Rhode Island Reds and Barrdns White Leghorns. Prlco list on request. C. I. Archibald, Salmo, B.C. (4982*. FOR SALE OR TRADE—Three turkeys, torn, two hens, prize stock, Also one Hercules stump puller. Will trade for potutoes or fresh cow. Give me your price for potatoes. S. Hay- ward, Salmo, B.C. (50S0) PROPERTY FOR^SALE. FOR SALE—Small house, two lots .opposite nchool. Bargain. -Box 11, Silverton, B.C. (5133) JWHOLESALE^ A. MACDONALD & CO., WHOLE- salc Grocers and' provision Merchants. Importers of Tens, Coffees, Spices, Dried Fruits, Staples and Fancy Groceries, Tobaccos, Cigars, Butter, Eggs,. Cheese and Packing House Products. Office and warehouse, corner of Front and Hall Sts, P.O. box 1096; telephones 28 and 23. FUNERAL DIRECTORS. D. J. ROBERTSON, F. D. D. & E., 303 Victoria street.- Phone 292; night phone. 157-1.. AUCTIONEERS. C. A. WATERMAN & CO., Opera blk. W.M. CUTLER, AUCTIONEER, BOX 474; phone 18. ^SSAYERj-*^ E. W. WIDDOWSON, box A-1108, Nelson, B.C. Standard western charges. SECOND HAND DEALERS. THE ARK pays cash for second hand furniture, stoves; 606 Vernon. LODGE NOTICES. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS—MEETS Tuesday nights In K. of P. hall, Eagle block, ENGmEERS^ GREEN BROS., BURDEN A CO, Civil Engineers, Dominion and B. C. Land Surveyors. Survoys of Lands, Mines, Townsltes, Timber Limits, etc. Nolson, 516 Ward street, A. H. Greon, Mgr.; victoria, 114 Pemberton Bldg., F. C. Green; Fort George. Hammond street, V. P. Burdon. •A. L. MoCULLOCH, Hydraulic Engineer. Provincial Land Surveyor. Baker St., Nelson, B.C. JfJSURA^E^A^lD^NANCE^^ TAYLOR & DUBAR, Flnanciul and Insurance Agents, Notaries Public, Conveyancers, Accountants, Auditors, Assignees, Estates managed; 002 Baker St. Phone 254. BARRI8TERS A SOLICITORS DONAGHY & DONAGHY, Barristers, Solicitors, etc., McCulloch block, Nelson, B.C., pluck block, Vancouver. ACCOUNTANT8. W. H. FALDING, Publio Accountant, Bank of Montreal Chambers, Rossland, B.C. -**M#U*t.—.... FOR RENT. FOR RENT—Furnished house, cheap; nice location. Apply H. & M. Bird, Baker street. (6089) LAUNCHE8AND MOTOR BOAT8. LAUNCH WANTED—Good reliablo boat for family pleasure trips; no fust or speedy boat wanted. Must be a bargain for cash. Full particulars required. Apply box 5128, Dally News, FOR SALE—Small tug boat und house boat, cheap. Apply P. O. box 838, Nelson. (6140) ^JWANTED^ WANTED—SPLIT CEDAR POSTS— Kootenay Lakes Cedar Company, Nelson, B.C. (5096) WANTED—English billiard table. Apply to Dully News office. (5084) WANTED—One eight-inch plow complete. Must be in good condition and cheup, Lawson, Appledale, B.C. (5136) THE NEAL INSTITUTE. "I never got drunk in my life," he said. "I never reached the point where liquor uffected me, but lately I am beginning to wonder If drink is not getting the best of me." It was a blue and discouraged inquirer who came to the Neal Institute and told his story. When business was quiet he would go out for a drink. He never counted upon staying from the store more than u few minutes, but ho would meet friends and minutes would grow into hours how many times hus his absenco cost him a sale. But he realized ln time thut he did need tho Nenl treatment. Write for information, Cranbrook, b'.C. MESSENGERS. NELSON MESSENGER CO.—Baggugc und express. Prompt nnd rclluble. Day and night. Phone 242. PATENTS. BABCOCK & SONS, Registered Attorneys. Estab. 1877. Formerly Putent offlco examiner. Master of Patent Laws. Book "Patent Protection," free; 09 St. James St., Montreal. Branches: Ottawa and Washing ton. JWISCEIJLANEOUS^ ONLY $3 PER DOZEN for the Sepia photos in folders. Wc also develop films and make enlargements. Mail us your orders. Star Photo Co., Nelson, B.C. Studio in Alan block. Box 702, (4934) MAKES WOMEN ELIGIBLE FOR ELECTION ON COUNCIL Legislature Committee Amends Winnipeg Charter-—Other Drastic Al* terations Affected. (By Dully News Leased Wire.) WINNIPEG. March 7.—Tho law (intendments committee ol* the legislature tonight made several drastic alterations In tlio Winnipeg city charter nnd reported same back to the house. Ono of the amendments provides that male or female electors shall be. eligible for election as mayor, controllers or aldermen. Another provides for the extension of term of controllers from one to two years and another dispenses with the property qualification for aldermanic candidates. In connection with the latter two proposals a clause was Inserted providing for a referendum being token on the questions, Another amendment provides for the elty going into the business of merchandising food and fuel in times of stress. To Make Honey go to Its extreme limit Is the aim of every good housekeeper. That Is why sho buys Zam-Buk when ln need of a household balm—because she knows that it will give better results, lust longer, and keep better than any ordinary ointment. A small quantity of Zam-Buk will give better results than many times that quantity of an ordinary ointment. It is, therefore, not only best, but most economical. Besides, as Zam- Buk contains no animal tat it cannot turn rancid, and remains perfectly good) to the last application. Zam-Huk's superiority is due to the fact that it Is all medicine, whereas ordinary ointments contain a large proportion of animal fat and a small percentage of medicine. Zam-Buk is not only soothing and healing, but it is germicidal. This makes It Invaluable as a " first-aid." An application of Zam-Buk to a wound as soon as sustained will pro- Tent all danger of -blood-poisoning. Zam-Buk Is splendid for eczema, ringworm, scalp sores, ulcers, abscesses, old wounds, blood-poisoning, pimples, boils and piles, as well as cuts, burns, scalds, bruises, and all skin Injuries. 50c. box, 3 tor $1.25. All druggists and stores, or Zam-Buk Co., Toronto. Send lc stamp for free trial box. KHBUI _ With the approach of Spring the Poultry Column will be one of the best read in the Classified pages. If you have any birds or settings of eggs for sale a small Want Ad. will dispose of them for you. Try one of these efficient little workers tcday. You will be surprised at the results. HEtSOlf NEWS OF THE DAY Take your repairt to H. R, Kitto, 412 Ward street. (5000) Fannie Ward in "Witchcraft," at the Starland Saturday. ; (6141) The Mothers' club will hold a sale of work May 22nd. (51&2) Salvation Army-sale of work and home cooking, Annable Block, Friday, March 9th. (5114) Is marriage a failure? See the ana* wer in "Divorce and the Daughter," at Starland tomorrow. (5141) Thc Roma Rooms and Cafe are now open for business. Meals at all hours. First class rooms; 119 Baker St. (5117), We will pay 7c lb. for clean cotton rags, white or colored, In large pieces, freo from buttons. The Daily News. (4843) The Pythian Sisters will meet tonight at 8 o'clock. Refreshments. All members are requested to attend. (5187) A tea will be held at the residence of Mrs. C. H. Bean on Friday afternoon, 9th instant, in aid of St, Paul's Ladles' aid. (6139) Regular monthly meeting of the Nelson Women's Institute will bo held on Saturday afternoon, 10th Inst, at 3 o'clock, Y.M.C.A. Annual children's program. Refreshments. (5122) CAR SHORTAGE DIFFICULTY IS A BIG PROBLEM CHICAGO, 111.—Congestion of traffic is always called a car shortage although the principal difficulty is not primarily or principally actual lack of rolling stock. The present shortage of cars, as officially computed, is the greatest over known In thc United States, but affords only partial explanation of an unprecedented congestion of traffic. Nor Is it nn accurate measurement of the congestion. When difficulty of this sort begins shippers order more cars than they need and when It gets worse they order In excess of possible supply. Finally when the congestion reaches the stage of a transportation tleup, as at present, many shippers quit ordering cars. During thc recent spell of severe weather the traffic congestion, or car shortage-, reached Its most acute stage. The principal shortage then was not of cars but of locomotives, thc efficiency of which was reduced 30 to 40 per cent ns usual In such weather. Such im provement as has been observed In the freight loading and unbinding since then has been due to mild weather rather than to any concerted effort by governmental and transportation al,! thorlties to untie thc tangle. TIicho ei forts have helped out further, though the shipping public here has not much faith In them. An artificial adjustment of traffic relations or operating ex pedlents Is sure to bring ubout almost as many new problems ns It solves. These problems are all more or less ■JOcafc but In tho aggregate they be como a national proposition. Any co. opera tlon, voluntary or enforced, Is guod, and tends to raise thu dally average car movement permanently. The shortage of ocean ships was the primary cause of tho congestion which hacked up from thc Atlantic seaboard, the Pacific ports and thc Gulf of Mexico to all parts of the country. Ship space scarcity was felt In I Chicago worse than elsewhere, domestically as the result of the separation of the eastern trunk lines from their lake lines. So far as thc United States railway machine itself is concerned thc principal shortage is and has been lu the terminal facilities. Trunk lines arc double-tracked In all sections where population Is dense. Some enstern linos nre quadruple- t racked, and there Is no difficulty in moving trains between terminals as a rule. The country needs more truckage in newer sections, which huve been neglected for years: more doublc- traekago in the west and more equipment- generally, but above all else, except labor supply, it needs larger and better terminals. This Is the mosl expensive improvement, because of the high level of real estate values. It Is also the most difficult because of the necessity of obtaining so many different sorts of authority. The trend of present plans is to buy large tracks outside of the cities and to build joint terminals there. Chicago has led other American cities in this respect. Future plans must take Into account the public demand for electrification, which multiplies Initial cost. It Is significant that the railroads are not oWleilng cars In an anxious scramble. A pullman officer says there are practically no Inquiries for freight cars and not many for passenger cars, considering that the passenger departments expect the heaviest summer tourist travel on record. The fact that orders for freight ears are small and scarce does not mean that the railroad managers do not want more of them or that they cannot afford lo buy them. Nor does It mean that they look for a slump in traffic soon. It does mean that prices ore high and deliveries remote, that their money is needed for something more important just now than additional equipment. Western officers hope to get more uf their cars home from the oast and to reduce their proportion of bad order cars. Now they overage 2000 cars deficit each on interchange and tho average condition and capacity of tho for elgn cars on their tines is below thut of their own cars. They ulso hope that the export tie up will relax, They hope for relief through the eastern car committee and the interstate commerce commission, So do tho shippers. None, however, can say with how much good reason he Is hoping. Western railroads have a good many Improvement projects In hand, the character and extent of which prove their faith In the future, but tho aggregate is small compared with wluU It would bo if thoy could read the futuro as they used to. Apart from the war crisis, they have peculiar perplexities at home. Traffic congestion, whatever term may bo applied to It and howevor tho blnmo for 'it may . be apportioned, should prove a blessing In disguise for tho railroads. The transportation problem iHf.lts broad phases Is considered largely in^ tho hands of legists - lors nnd labor T^dors, The Shoe Situation Is Beyond Control We and other stores have spoken lately about tho sharp rise of leather. Tho news columns of the press likewise have noted that fact. BUT THE! GRAVITY OF THE SITUATION has not been realized by the public; they took it as part of the - general rise In the cost of living. . THE MATTER IS MORE SERIOUS. The price of better grades of leather has tripled over prices before the war and is still on the skyrocket course. Sole leather Is sold by the pound. It Is now quoted at nearly $1.00; the price of select sole stock used to be around 45c a pound. Fine Calf and Kid are sold by thc square foot. They arc now 80c to $1.50, against a former 18c to 25c, and In White and Light Colors practically unobtainable. Shoes as a result jump In price overnight, often $1.50 a pair, and no one can predict the end. SO WE CONSIDER It proper to speak of this to the public. Thoy can form as good an opinion of the outcome as any shoe man. They say forewarned Is forearmed; you may consider It advisable tb lay In a reserve of shoes against eventualities. Authorities agree that there Is no relief in sight and prices will surely be very much higher. Today replacement values are $1.50 to $3,00 more per pair than the styles we arc now showing. WE WOULD BE VERY PLEASED to havo you call and inspect our very complete stock of boots and can assure you If you fill your wants here we will save you considerable money. Spring Waists Are Arriving A PRETTY NOVELTY IN THE NEW TUB SILK WAISTS— In Striped EffeotB, Whito with Stripes ot Blue, Black M QC and Mauve. To Sell Today for A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF CREPE-DET- CHENE WAISTS — In pretty shades of King's Blue, White, Copenhagen *nd Black. We expect to clear quickly at Each .... $3.87 DAINTY WAISTS IN WHITE VOILE—Trimmed with Nile Green and Old Rose, In sizes 36 to 42. The price is exceptionally moderate. Each $3.00 Just Received A NEW SHIPMENT OF WHITE MARQUISETTE WAISTS— ywiwu TO ywiuw Trimmed with Dainty Edgings and Fancy Buttons, from A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF MOIRE UNDERSKIRTS—In All Sizes. Colors of Old Rose, Mauve, Black, King's Blue and Cerise. Each $1.95 Another Popular Arrival BILLY BURKE DRESSES—In Navy Blue or Black Sorgo, trimmed Cream Collar and Buttons. $12.00 AND HOME RULE CALCUTTA, India — Thc annual meeting of tho Indian national congress, which was held this year at Lucknow, was replaced by rather a remarkable letter written hy Sir James Meston, the lieutenant governor of the province, warning the lenders to be circumspect In the manner of thoir oratory, with special reference to tho cry of home rule for India. Tho warning was a most unusual one, in fact, no action of this kind has ever been takon before In connection with tho congress by the head of a provincial government. The congress has, however, come and gone, and the government has not felt itself called upon to intervene In Its proceedings. The lieutenant-governor himself came to the second day's sitting of the congress, nnd in response to the welcome gracefully extended to him by Ihe president, thc honorable Amblca Outrun Mozumdnr, delivered a short speech in which he expressed his sympathy with and interest in the congress. In spite of offcial warnings Mr. Mozumdnr devoted the greater part of his presidential address to the question of self-government for India—in other words home rule. The views he expressed were almost identical witli those put forward some months ago by 20 members of the imperial legislative council, The kernel of them is the following: "India must cease to be a dependency and he raised to the status of a self-governing slate us an equal pnrt- ncr with equal rights and responslbili- ties as an Independent unit of the Empire." Emphasizing the reasonableness of these demands, the president said: "We do not fix any time limit, for Ihe duration of the war Is uncertain, and there must be a transition period through which the process must pass. But If wo fix no lime limit, we agree to no indefinite postponement, either. Some of these proposals can and ought lo be Immediately carried out, and there Is no reason why they should wait for the termination of the war, while there aro others of course whicli cannot be settled until tho tlmo for the readjustment of the Empire arrives; but wc must be distinctly understood to maintain that this period should not he treated as a further extension granted to the present system of administration and its methods. There must he henceforth a distinct tendency visible In every branch uf the adminstration to conciliate thc people and Inspire trust aud confidence in the future policy of thc government. On our part, gentlemen, we must be content to ascend step by step. It Is no argument to say that you have long acquired the capacity to make the ascent. You might have 10 years before safely tried the experiment; hut it does not follow, therefore that you can cover 10 steps, or even two steps at a timo." Iu another striking passage the presldont pointed out that bureaucracy had accomplished its work, had established order and tranquility, hut had outgrown Itself and its continued existence was fraught with mischief. The congress passed the usual resolutions, but those dealing with the arms act, und with tho question of volunteering aroused special Interest at thc present time. In moving the resolution ln maintaining the right of Indians to volunteer for military service. It. C. Chatterjee, a barrister, said that to be a citizen of the Empire tt was without doubt first necessary to bo a soldier of the Empire. It had fallen to his lot to defond persons in a number of political cases, and the conviction that was borno In upon him was that revolutionary propaganda In India would disappear on the day that this resolution wns translated Into effect. Tho revolutionary recruiter would disappear beforo the recruiting sergeant of the King-Emperor. On tho resolution calling for tho repeal of tho arms act (which forbids Indians to carry arms without a .special llcenso) Mrs. SaroJInl Naldu, tho poetess, said she represented a aoct which formed the mothers of men who they wished to make men of and not machines, and they demanded that the birthright of their sons should be given back to them. She came from a city where there was no restriction on the possession of arms, nnd British India could usefully take a lesson from tho state of Hyderabad. An interesting and perhaps, important incident of the congress meeting this year wus the agreement come to between Its leaders and delegates and those of the All-India Moslem league to join hands and agitate In common for certain specific reforms, chiefly re- latlng to the legislative bodies In the united provinces, Bengal and other provinces. Some difficulty was experienced In ndjusting thc respective claims of Hindus and Mohammadnns to proportionate representation, but these have now been settled and from now onwards it looks as though the main organizations of articulate llln dulsm and Mohammndanism would speak with one voice on many matters with regard to which thoy havo hitherto approached the government separately and even from opposite points of view. BRITISH ElE REPORT CTORAL LONDON, Kngland.—The conference on electoral reform In Great Britain, over which the speaker of the house of commons presided, has Issued its report in the form of u letter to the prime minister. The conference was composed of members nf parliament representing all shades of political opinion. The report is unanimous on the main points of electoral reform, wllh one notable exception. < in the question of woman suffrage, the conference decided by a majority only, that "Some measure of woman suffrage should be conferred." As was to he expected the report is a compromise, but the fact that on such questions as franchise reform and redistribution, It is unanimous, reflects mueh credit on the speaker, who must, have handled those difficult problems with wisdom, firmness and tact. The conference recommends that representation of the universities should he maintained. Those inter-rein ted and contentious problems, viz.. Ihe number of votes thut an elector may east, and the redistribution of seats, ore solved In a give-and-take manner which holdH the balance fairly even us between parties. Tlie conference recommends thai a person should not vote at a general election In more than one constituency, provided that "a person shall he entitled to one additional vote In another constituency in respect of the occupation of business promises, ur In respect of any qualification he may have as a university voter." With regard to redistribution of seats, the conference "accepts us governing any scheme of redistribution the principle that each vote recorded shall, us fur as possible, command an equal shale of representation in the house of commons." The subject of redistribution as re* Kurds Ireland has not been dealt with by the conference. In large towns It Is recommended that proportional representation shall he adopted. The conference nlso recommends that all nominations, and all polls shall be on one day; that returning officers' J. P. Morgan Buys for Cash Furniture, Stoves, Old Clothes, Boots, Rubbers, Brass, Copper. Good prices paid for left off clothing. PHONE 47 and ask us to call. charges shall be paid by the state, and that candidates' expenses shall be materially reduced. These recommendations have been threshed out In private by representatives of all parties. They dovetail Into ono another, and form a completo whole. Any attempt ln the house of commons to niter a recommendation with regard to which the conference wus unanimous would in all probability wreck the scheme. The Important question to be considered is, whether a new parliament, which will have to deal with reconstruction, should be elected by means of existing electoral law, or whether work of such vast importance should be dealt with by a house of commons elected on the basis recommended by the conference report. Most people will agree that while the new proposals are far from perfect, they mark a great step forward In electoral reform. If party politicians will bring to the consideration of this most difficult problem thut sense of patriotism and good will which has marked the labors of the conference u favorable reception in tbe bouse of commons Is assured to any bill based upon thc conference recommendations. FRENCH CHAMBER CRITICISES CEN80RSHIP IWUIS. France—Another debate on the question of tlie censorship took place recently in the chamber of deputies. M. Alexander Blanc asked M. Briand puint hlnnk whether the political censorship had been suppressed or not. On December II, 1916, be said. M. Rlbot declared in the chamber that freedom of discussion should not be interfered with, and the chamber suppressed ihc political censorship unanimously. But throe days bad barely elapsed before three newspapers hud their day's issue confiscated. I de- mnnd. said M. Blanc, thut the freedom of the pross should be n privilege enjoyed by all and not merely by a certain section of tbe newspapers. M. Briand In defense of tbe censor suld thul the right to express thought freely could not exist in a country whicli was under tlie state of siege regime. No country has refused to sacrifice some of Its liberties, and freedom of ■ the press at tho present time is Impossible, declared M. Briand. Censorship is exercised in tbe case of military and diplomatic Information and in the caso of such polemics us aro likely lo profoundly disturb public order. This leaves u very large margin to the judgment of the censor, for certain articles which contain no military or diplomatic information, and are from that polnl of view hurmless. may yet produce serious agitation in the opinion of the country. It was for this reason Hint the three newspapers in question were suppressed. M. Briand finally stated that he had given full instructions that the political freedom of newspapers should be respected, but that no pacific or anti- militarist campaigns could be tolerated. SadEIN CANAoa .TORONTO.C Bread I* the cheapen food known. Home bread baking reduoee the high coat of living by lessening the amount of expensive meats required to supply the neoessary nourishment to the body. RSrvSE •UMTITUTla. U.W.OIILETT COMPANY LIMITEDl I«S. ■.*~ PA« EIGHT THE DAILY, NEWS THURSDAY, MARCH «, 1»17. UNEQUALLED POR GENERAL USE W. P. TIERNEY, General Gain Agent, Neleen, B. C. Can supplied to all railway points. The Big Four I Limeed, Licorice and Chlorodyne fi-for tha cough. ,- . R' 60c per Bottle Cinnoform Tablets and Throat Gargle, for hoarteneia and sore thr&at. 35c and 26 per Bottle Peotoral plaster, to break up oeld on cheat 25c eaoh Tasteless Cod Liver Compound, builds up the system. $1.00 per Bottle Canada Drug & Book Co. Mail Orders Filled Promptly. Eastman Kedake and Supplies, Wlllard "Chooolalee. THE ARK Bungalow Aprons, eaoh 600 Qirls' Hair Ribbons, 3-inch; two yards 25c Miners' Shoes, 12-lnoh tops, $4.50 to S8.00 Men's Work Shirts, each. 66c Flannelette Blankets, 12-4; pair S2.2B Bordered Scrim, yard . *. 150 New and Second-hand Furniture, Cheapeet in the City. , 8IGN RED ROCKER, 60S Vernon St 8PECIALLY I DESIGNED arid MANUFACTURED Quartz Jewelry —at— MODERATE PRICE8. We have an exceptionally largo selection of fine quartz gem brooches. Thc quartz Is very rich and mountings arc made to our own designs and manufacture. This Is Individual jewelery—brooches that cannot bo duplicated or matched. PRICED AT S6.50. S7, 87.bO, 812, $13, 815, 818 to $80 Come in and See This Line. J. 0. Patenaude Manufacturer of Artistic Jewelery, Expert Optician and Watchmaker. Sacrifice House Sale We have been Instructed to offer a Seven-Room House and Four Lots; fruit trees, garden nnd nice lawn; a property that wns sold a . few years ago for $4000. CAN BE PURCHA8ED TODAY FOR $2100 CASH CALL AND GET FULL PARTICULARS / THIS IS THE CHEAPEST BUY WE HAVE HAD FOR YEARS McQuarrie & Robertson Economy and Service By studying the first we are able to give good value for your money. Service—All purchases come under our direct supervision wmch t;t-ar- nntees satisfaction. Mail Orders Receive Prompt Attention Joy Bros.' Store 415 Ward Street near the Poetoffice "A YOKE OF GOLD" Dorothy Davenport Eighth Chapter ot "THE IRON CLAW" NE8TOR COMEDY Friday, Blue Bird Day LITTLE ZOE RAE "Glorianna" Special Music SATURDAY Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree Auction Sale Household Furniture SATURDAY, MARCH 10, AT 2 P. M. 417 HOOVER 8TREET. L. A. S. Duck, Esq., has Instructed us to sell his household furniture at his rcsidenco as above. Goods on view morning of thc sulc. TERMS: CASH. Charles A. Waterman & Co. AUCTIONEERS. WANTED FOR CA3H. Top prices received from the Trail hide dealer. Correspondence solicited Green, salt cured, sound Cow and Steer Hides, 16c lb., Green, salt cured sound Bulls and Stags, 10c lb. Green, salt cured sound Calf Skins, 20c lb. Unsalted cured skins and hides, 3c to 4c less than salt cured. Culls, hides and skins, Vi less than sound hides Dry Cow and Steer Hides, sound, 20c to 25c lb. Dry Calf Skins, sound, 25c Also wool and pelts wanted. Buy old copper, brass, old rubber boots and shoes free of leather and nails. The above prices are subject to Chans? according to the market and prompt shippers get the best satisfaction. A. BERNHEIM, TRAIL. TRY DAILY NEWS WANT ADS. FOR QUICK RESULT8. Flour Breakfast Food PANTRT QUEEN GRAIN AND'FEED The Macleod Flouring Mills, Ltd. PHONE 134 P.O. BOX 71 WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED A CARLOAD OF PENDRAY'S Lime-Sulphur Spray msBsmaBBsaasBBssssssasssassmmsB^asa SOLUTION AND CAN 8UPPLY IN SMALL QUANTITIES OR BY THE GALLON, CA8E OR BARREL LET US 8UPPLY YOUR WANTS Wood-Vallance Hardware Co., Ltd. I WHOLESALE AND RETAIL sgpisis^s^swssj NELSON, B. C. Nelson News of the Dag 4.>«.».♦.>.....«... .«-»♦-*.♦ »■.«♦ ♦ .... MODIFICA TION&MADE ""—"/AT~ORE~FREJGHT RATES W. B. Lanigan Hears Representatives of Mining and Smelting Interests at Conference in City. W. B. Lanigan, assistant general freight traffic manager of tho Canadian Pacific Railway western lines, met with a number of representatives of the mining and smelting interests In Kootenay-Boundary yesterday nnd submitted to them the proposed special commodity tarlrf on ores In carload shipments from British Columbia mines to the smelters, with a view to ascertaining from them the probable effect of the proposed rates on the industry. As tho result certain modifications wero made In the rates, as first proposed, from mines in Sancton and Bear Lake district, as well as from tho Slocan and Granite. From the first named points on ores up to $50 valuation, the proposed tariff will lower tho rates now In effect, but It was proposed to make a small increase on ores of greater valuation, as: $60 ore, $2.40; $70 ore, $2.65; $80 ore, $2.80; $90 and $100 ore, $2.80. After somo discussion and In consideration of the large number of tons of ore necessary to be handled to turn outi a -ton ot* concentrate^ 1% was agreed that the proposed rates be as follows: $60 ore, $2.40; $70 ore, $2.50; $80 ore, $2.60; $00 ore, 2.70 and $100 ore, $2.80. The mines on the Slocan lake were given n corresponding adjustment. The former rates from Granite which wore as follows: $!i ores, 85 cents; $10 ores, J)5 cents, und $15 ores, $1.05, were adjusted to the satisfaction of the representatives of mining Interest In that locality present by making a rate of 80 cents on $5, $10 and $15 ores, the same reduction to apply from Nelson. According to the proposed scale the rates'were to have been: $5 ores, 90 cents; $10 ores, $1, nnd $15 ores, $1.10, The new tariff Is regarded as a great Improvement over the old, inasmuch aa tho rates have been made to'take care ot all possible market condition. If tho price of metals should drop the freight rate would go down automatically a proportionate amount. Mr. Lanigan pointed out that this was the first time that freight rates on ores had beon arranged to provide for fluctuations in market values. Special Smelter Rates. An appeal for a corresponding scale of rates on less than carload .ship-, ments made by E. W, Wlddowson, bolng refused by Mr. Lanigan, J. J. Warren, general manager of the Consolidated smelter at Trail, offered to make a special smelter rate to offset tho difference in the case of trial shipments from mines In process of development. Mr. Wlddowson contended that It would be a tremendous assistance to tho small operator if ho could obtain a rate on 10,000-pound shipments. In this he was backed up by C. F. Caldwell of Kaslo, who mude a strong plea for what he termed the "baby mines." The company, he said, would do well to encourage these baby Industries, as It would In this manner develop tonnage tn the futuro. The province and particularly the Kootenays, he declared, were full of splendid prospects which might be speedily developed If trial shipments could be sent to tho smelter In less than carload lots. Mr. Lanigan pointed out that tho rate had been fixed by the railway commission after five years of "threshing out" and that he would not, therefore, make uny change. A requost for special rates on less than carloads, he declared, was unfair und not business, as It cost practically the some amount to handle filled as partially filled cars of ore. If such a practise was begun, he said, on the strength of problematical growth of tonnage In the future, there would be no end of the abuses to which It would bo subjected. Mr. Wurrcn then stated that as ho realized that thc Canadian Pacific Railway company had already done much for the mining Interests of the province, ho would bo prepared to make a special smelter rate at the Trail-smelter for triul ore shipments. Institute ln the city hall next Monday afternoon and evening, when at the afternoon session H. O. English will speak on soils, seeds and crops, and H. E. Upton will deliver an address on poultry raising. At the evening session a talk on thc control of apple scab will be given by M. S. Middle- ton, provincial horticulturist, and the subject of advertising and marketing pf fruit will bo treated by W. B. McTaggart. Tho meetings will he free. FARMERS* INSTITUTE PLANS SERIES OF LECTURES Several interesting lectures will 'he delivered at a meeting under the au- Bplccs of the West Kootenay Farmers* PACIFIC B.C.Nilk 20-oz. tins, 2 for ■26c DE JONG'S DUTCH CHOCOLATE Unsweetened, per '/.-lb. cakes. 1BC EMPRESS BRAND CEYLON TEA Per l-lh. packages BOO LOCAL FRE8H RANCH EGGS Fer dozen SOc J.A. IRVING&Co. THE GREAT SUPPLY HOUSE LANIGAN REFUSES SPEC AL RATES Hears Requests for Concessions oh Paper from East and on Com* modities from Coast Special freight rates on shipments of paper from the east to Nelson were asked for by the freight and transportation committee of the board of trade in a conference with W. 11 Lanigan, assistant general freight traffic manager of the Canadian Pacific-railway western lines, yesterday and also a rate from the coast similar to that made by thc company to Rossland to meet the mileage rate recently established by the Great Northern, since opening Its freight route through Hope. Both were refused. In the first Instance, It was pointed out that . the transcontinental rate from Toronto to Vancouver, made to meet the water rates, together with the rates from Vancouver to Nelson and Rossland of $1.66 per 100, made It possible for Vancouver houses to enter the jobbing field and supply Rossland cheaper than it could be done from Nelson, us tho present direct rato from Toronto lo Nelson being $1.46 it made it impossible for the Nelson jobbers to ship to Rossland points at the additional rate of 25 cents per. 100 and meet the coast trade. J. R, Hunter declared that in view of tho large amount of paper shipped Into the city during the year, the company should protect thc Nelaon jobbers by making a hue .tho? would permit of them competing with the coast dealers. Mr. Lanigan pointed out that if a reduction-were made to Nolson, the company would be forced to make similar reductions all along tho line, which, he declared, _vwas out of the question In view of the enormously Increasing operating expenses which the company was facing. The transcontinental rate, he said, had been made under compulsion to meet the water rules, via the Horn, only after the matter had been placed before the board of railway commissioners and the Canadian Manufacturers association, both of which bodies, he said, had declared the rato justifiable. The company could 'not make rates simply to accommodate certain jobbing centres, he said, . -- Reduction of thc rates into Rossland amounting to from 9 to 13 cents per 100 pounds, Mr. Lanigan declared, had been made simply to meet thc reduced rates instituted by the Great Northern, which, he said, was compelled to lower Its rates on account of the shorter mileage it had obtained hy hauling by way of Hope. The Great Northern, he said, was charging the maximum rule between thc coast and Rossland on a mileage basis. So far ns thc company was concerned, he said, this had nothing whatever to do with the rate between thc coast and Nelson, nor could he see his way clear to make any reductions, not warranted by competition, in vlow of the high cost of operating the system, He declared that the hoard of railway commissioners had ruled that the needs of a jobbing centre should not be used an a rate basis. The members of the board of trade committee present were: T. D. Stark, J. R. Hunter, George Brown, F. J, Boles and E. F. Gigot. rcnpmB Advocates Linking Up the 400 Associations In Province Into One Cooperative Organization W. D, Trego, vice-president of the Alberta Farmers, Calgary, addressed a meeting of fruit growers In the city hall last night on the need of organization and cooperation among the farmers of British Columbiu. The speuker advocated strongly the Unking together ln one organization of the 400 different agricultural associations In the province, now working Independently along various lines, to market their fruit und other produce and the placing of fruit directly with tho retail dealer without thc Intervention of thc jobber. This, he suid, was the basis of the success attained by the organization with which he is connected. By tho plan followed by thc Calgary concern, shipments arc made by express direct from the grower, to the retailer, thus, he explained, giving the fruit, and particularly soft fruit, a better chance of attaining maturity Coal and Wood For Sale : $iqIq CARNEY LUMP COAL— No Clinkers. Delivered, Fer Ton C. W. C, STOVE COAL— fffi 7C Just the kind you need for kitchen range. Per Ton vvi I J DRY WOOD, 12-inch, 16-lnch and 4-foot mmr k. " ... s. Kootenay Columbia Fuel Co. CHARLES f. McHARDY, AOENT PHONE 1S5 GREEN B10C(C A. S. Horswill SuCo. Sockeye Salmon, %'s> tln IBO Tall.tins, B. C. Milk, dozen..SI.40 Castile Soap,' 'large bars 306 Whole Codfish, per lb 17!^*0 Fresh ground Coffee, 3 lbs for..§1 Blue Ribbon Tea, per lb., 45o Nabob Tea or Coffee, per lb,. -45c Oranges*, Lemons, Bananas, Hot House Lettuce. Lime and §ulphur] FOUR-GALLON TINS. NOW AVAILABLE The Brackman Ker Milling Co., Limited TRY A DAILY NEWS WANT AD IF YOU WANT RESULTS' Eggs Good quality case Eggs, fresh from water glass, dozen....35c ORANGES Simkist Navels . 3Bc and 50G APPLE8. Splendid quality cooker, S pounds 25c SALMON Red Spring, one pound tins, 2 cans 45c HERRINGS IN TOMVTO SAUCE Large cuns, 2 for 35c Fresh Radishes and'Celery. Bell Trading Co. PHONE 66. before* picking. Although the express rates in some cases made thc selling price higher than In thc case of dealers handling fruit shipped by freight, ho declared that thc superior quality of the fruit invariably commanded the price asked. In concluding, he declared that his experience hud taught him that fruit growers wore for the most part honest but that the majority were woefully lacking in a knowledge of growing, spraying und packing fruit. HOCKEY MATCH WILL DECIDE BET FOR SHOES McDonough and Muirhead to Aot As Goalkeepers in Game Between Old Timers and Infants Additional interest has been udded to the hockey game between the Old Timers and the Infants at tho rink tonight In the announcement thut n bet for a pair of shoes will bo decided between Faddy McDonough and N. Muirhead. The contention is us to which ts the .best goalkeeper and to dceido the wager Paddy will play goal for tho Old Timers and Murlo for the Infunts, the one who succeeds in - stopping the most shots will win the kicks. A large crowd js expected at the rink to watch the game, one half of'the gnu- receipts for which will be devoted to the patriotic fund. Social and Personal Mr. and Mrs.F. F. Payne left yesterday for victoria, whore they will remain during tho session of thc legislature. W. R. Salisbury of Salmo was a visitor to the city yesterday and was a guest ut the Hume. J. C. Huffy of Rossland Is registered at thc Strathcona. T. W. Blngey of Trail visited the city yesterday and was a guest at thc Hume. C. A. Creed of Armstrong is registered ut thc Strathcona. H. Glegerlch of, Kaslo was a visitor to tho city yesterday and was a guest at the Hume. M. K. Watts, Taghum, was a visitor city yesterday and is registered ut tho Strathcona. Born, yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Gibson, a daughter, E. C. Wragge will leave this morning for Cranbrook. J. E. Miller and G. A. Allen will leave this morning for Cranbrook. Mayor and Mrs. James Anderson of Kaslo will leavo this morning for Vancouver via tho Kettle Valley. Corp. Louis Bourgpls, a returned soldier on duty at the Balfour hotel, was married yesterday afternoon at the Presbyterian church, Nelson, his bride being Miss Mary Eva Laws, of Montreal, to which oity the gallant soldier also belongs. Corp. Bourgots was in many big engagements In France, and was wounded twice. Charles H. Skoet of Winnipeg, formerly secretary to W. B. Lunigan,|as- sistant general freight traffic manager of the Canadian Pacific railway western lines, who reached the city Tuesday night, will begin his duties tljls morning us chief clerk In the office of the district freight agent. Nelson. He succeeds R. S. Turner, who leaves for San Francisco this morning. BALFOUR APPEALS TO PEOPLE OF BRITAIN SHEFFIELD England.—A. J. Balfour had an enthusiastic reception ut a recent meeting In Sheffield where ho spoke ln support of the recent war loan and urged the people to give up unnecessary expenditure and devote their money to the good of tho nation. Tho war loan, snid Mr, Balfour, wan a part, and only a part of the great rational effort which hud surprised and delighted thc friends of Grent Britain and which has astonished and not do- lighted hot- enemies. "" He referred to the llrltish aclilc vcnrtil In creating the nrmy nr.il au/rnu iuI.ik Ihc nnvy be-. gjilt'H CQ-n^'ljHB ulwHiU'ly wccMHury ALL COMEDY PROGRAM TONIGHT C TONIGHT ONLY 7:00 to 10:40 u ADULTS, 15o CHILDREN, 10c THE ONE AND ONLY Charlie Chaplin IN A FOUR-PART FARCE COMEDY THAT WOULD MAKE THE SPHINX LAUGH "The Mix-Up" Sixty Minutes of Cyolonio Comedy Revolving Around Charlie, the King of Laugh Makers CARTOON COMEDY SINGLE REEL COMEDY—"WURRA WURRA" . Tomorrow-Florence La Badie in "DIVORCE AND THE DAUGHTER" Saturday—Fannie Ward in "WITCHCRAFT' March 13—Charlie Chaplin in "EASY STREET" H.K.Foot NELSON, B. C. For High Class Dyeing and Cleaning Agencies: M. Papaaiiui, 411 Ward Street. Ross Fleming, Falrview. assistance lo their allies. Tho people of Britain, ho said, had borne Incomparably tho greater part of the sea burden of thc war. They were bearing, and would hear, their full share of tho military burden. They had added to their taxation in these years ln a manner which neither friend nor foe had been able, or had cared to imitate. That, he said, amid cheers, wus a very great record und occusion for pride. Turning to the question of government, Mr. Balfour said free government by debute was attended by this danger, that in thc stress of circumstances which mude tt necessary to throw aside the channels and conduits of their political activities they might not havo tho "strength of mind" to forget domestic differences. That danger, he declared, in this crisis had not arisen. Thc question was, ho continued, whether this novel mobilization of tho national resources wus to be curried out to Its full extent.. To finance the most costly wur over known was part of that mobilization. It wus a purt in which all woro directly concerned. Unless those who stayed ut home, Mr. Balfour declared, were prepared to assist In the finances of thc country it was In vain that their soldiers sacrificed themselves ln thc trenches; it wus In vain that, day and night, in storm und In sunshine, their fleets blockaded the enemy and protected homo commerce; It was ln vuln thut with reckless courage they swept clear thc waterways on which Britain depended; it was In vain that they protected British coasts and attacked their enemies unless they wero supported. Mr. Balfour then wont on lo speak of the need for all to realize their obligations In thc matter of expenditure. There wore countless people, ho said, who ought to reduce their scalo of living and ought to spend less than they spent beforo the wur. That was quite certain. What was still more certain was that no human being, what- Drug Sale Prices Finest Talcum Powder 20c 3 tor BOO 7 tor 81.00 Cascara Tablets, R. D. Corn Cure, Liver Pills, Carbolic Salvo.. 15c Sulphur, Salts, Borax, Boraolc Acid, Licorice Powder, 10c packets, 2 for 15C Wild Cherry Cough Cure, Cure-a- Cold TaWetB, Witch Hazel Cream, Tlz, Cold Cream 20c Fragrant Almond Meal, Fragrant Oatmeal 20c Tooth Pastes and Powders 20c Wright's Coal Tar Soap, 8 tor.400 Each 15c Frultatlvcs, Oin Pills, Zambuk.38o Pape'B DlapepByn. Absorbent Cotton, pound 40c Chase's Ointment 600 Llstcrlne 20c. 40. 800 12-oz. bottle Cod Liver Oil -Emulsion 80c Scott's Emulsion..BOo and SI.OO MAIL ORDERS FILLED PROMPTLY. Rutherford Drug Co. NELSON, B. C. You will never be In the predicament of misting your train , or Craw boat it you Let Us Repair^Yoiir Watclil Every good watch can be made tol run accurately. Wo make a spe-1 cialty ot accuracy In out watohj work and will be glad to havo. you| seo us about it. A.D. Papazian „ Watchmaker, Jewtlar and Graduate I Optielan. 1 Madden Black. Bakar St.] ever thc source of his Income, what] ever the class of the community which he belonged, ought to spen/ moro than he spent before thc wa without hard searching of consclnnd und careful examination of his duty r the country of which he was a cltlzcii It must he remembered, Mr. Balfotq continued, that the eommunlty only produce a certain amount and i by your demand, your purchase, youl expenditure, you make It " produd something which is not necessary fp| the war, you are, or you may be, hi so much diverting labor from a warT like purpose to the purpose of satis! fying your own indulgence and luxurJ Thut Is the most important point of ul| All wo can do for the wur is to pit duce men to fight, men and women 1 work on warlike munitions, men an women to wdrk ut those commodltioj thut wo cun export und for which wi cun buy abroad tho munitions of wa] Thut is all wc can do strictly from ] warlike point of view. In conclusion, Mr. Balfour sald+1 | was sure everybody ln thc counti realized that it was not merely by rial lng one's life ln the trenches or hy ur | dergolng the hardships and the dai gets which, from far-off Mesopotam! to tho stormy seas of tho Hebride British soldiers and sailors were in dergolng. but hero in Great Britain, every home among thoir own peopl] thero wus work to be done not less val uublc, not less Important, which mf less surely conduced to tho glorlou coiiHummutiun of an early and success ful peace, which they all so earnest^ desired. Don't Hesitate About Buying That Spring Suit Come ln for a look und a try on! It won't cost you a cent! Our Mirgors will toll you the plain unvarnished truth about tho stylo and appearance of tho Suit you put on. Come in and try on as many ot tho Spring Models as you choose! We'll show you new fabrics— | new tailoring features. Then try | If you should conclude to in- I vost ln one of our Spring Suits | we would tax you only such reasonable figure* ns S20. S22. S2B, 120 to •32:50 But come hi and try on! That's | the Idea! Emory&Walleyj FIT-REFORM WARDROBE ■^..,,.....■J.<'.{.r.j..,..*..)nJMUJaa!'J
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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