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_— ■— <♦><<<»»>>.♦ ♦-♦♦♦4«-«-y »4 ****f Tha Dally Nawa haa (ha largaat olr-' oulation of any daily nawapapar in Canada in proportion to tho population of it* horn* town. \n6 The only paper in tha interior of British Columbia carrying tha full service of tha Western Aseociatee* Presa over ita own laaaad wire. VOL. 15 No. 209 NELSON, B. C, FRIDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 15. 1916 50c. PER MONTH ATTACK BEATEN BY FRENCH Assaulting Ranks Wither Under Fire MING COD i ALHOST WIPED OUT Lassigny Scene of Furious Move to Break the Entente Line (Special to The Daily News.) PARIS, Dec. 14.—A German attack on Lnssigny, that part of the front nearest to Paris, was made Monday In great force, says La Llberte's report. It appears to have been concerted to coincide with Von Bethmann-Hollweg's note, probably with a view to Impressing the French hy a local success. "Tho Germans brought together about 40,000 from tho hest divisions," adds the correspondent, "nnd concentrated corresponding quantities of artillery. The attack was preceded hy nn Intense bombardment, lusting for hours. K "The French wero not taken iby surprise, and received the assaulting columns with a fire from their three-inch guns and machine guns, tearing the ranks terribly, A harrier fire thrown to the rear of tho Germans caught the supporting reserves. Few of Foe Survive. "Tho Germans reached the French trenches over a front of 800 yards, but an Immediate counter-attack enabled the French to regain the trenches. Only a few survivors of the attacking columns escaped. Most of them were killed, after stubborn resistance. "The Germans renewed the assault an hour later without success. Tho French heavy artillery dispersed the reserves as they came up." * No details have come through of the French operations along the Mouse except the cryptic statement in the Berlin official report that tho French hnve made advances on both banks of the river. Paris merely reports bombardments in these regions, Britith Cause Enemy Losses LONDON, Dec. 14.—Tonight's war office statement reads: "Last night enemy trenches were entered hy us In the neighborhood of Monchy au Bois, south of Arras. A number nf casualties was Inflicted on the enemy.* "A raid was attempted against our trenches ln the neighborhood of Hul- luch, but the enemy failed to enter them. Prisoners were left In our hands. "The usual artillery activity continued today on both sides. Our bombardment of an enemy dump In the neighborhood of Pye, northeast of Albert, set fire to tho material con talned there, causing large clouds of smoke." PARIS, Dec. li.—"Last night was without incident," said the war office statement Issued this evening of operations along the French front. BERLIN, Dec. 14.—By Wireless to Sayvllle.—The following official state ment was Issued today: "On the Somme there has been lively artillery fire in some sectors. French advances wero launched this evening on the east and west bank of the Mouse." Cannon Duels Spirited PARIS, Dec. 14.—Tonight's war office statement reads: "Somewhat spirited artillery actions took place south of the Somme, on both.hanks of the Mouse and on tho heights south of Bonhomme. Calm prevailed on the rest of tho front. "The Belgian communication reads: 'Nothing to report.'" WILL FORGE MLN TO DO ESSENTIAL WORK British Government Takes Drastic Aotion to Bring Strike on Admiralty Work to an End. (By Daily News Leased Wire.) LONDON, Dee. 14.—The press bureau issues the following statement: "Since Saturday a majority of boiler-makers In the port of Liver- poo) have been on strike. The strike followed the refusal on the part of the men for a period of five weeks to work overtime. Their action has been taken in defiance of the urgent request of the leaders of the union and in violation of the provisions of the munitions act. "The grievance of the men arises from the award given by the committee on production on Nov. 3. They applied for an advance of 10 shillings, on the ground of increased cost of living and the award given was 3 shillings, "In order to give the men every opportunity of reconsidering the matter -— ■ -■ (name omitted) WINS BATTLE WITH BIG GALE Little Canadian Warship Limps Into Port E GIVEN UP FOR LOST, HEMS Six Sailors Missing—Seas Put Engines Out of Commission sent the following telegram to the union officials: '"I assumed office and regret that my first duty is to deal with the strike. No matter what grievances, the men have made it Impossible for me to deal with them until work Is resumed.' "Despite this the men have remained on strike though admiralty work of the most vital importance is being greatly delayed. Accordingly, the government has issued a notice drawing the attention of all concerned to tho defense of the relm regulations governing the matter, and the government proposes to deal with the situation drastically under tho powers given by the Munitions of War act and the Defense of the Realm act." The East Appreciates Great Recruiting Record NOTHING TO SAY ON CONSCRIPTION Prime Minister is Opposed to Wartime Election in Canada ENTENTE INSISTS ON REPARATION FOR PASL SECURITY FOR FUTURE WILSON MA\ URGE HUN OFFER BE CONSIDERED FLOUR PRICES ARE LOWER IN CALGARY (By Dally News Leased Wire.) CALQARY, Dec. 14.—Flour prloaa ware reduced by wholeialers in Calgary Thursday morning by 40 cent, a barrel. This brlnga tha whole.ale price down to $9.50 a barrel—a barrel being equal to two 83-pound saoka. Rolled oata also oame down 16 centa on an 80- pound aaok. Tha quotation ia now %3M. FRANCE TAKE8 LID OFF POLITICAL WRITERS (By Daily News Leased Wire.) PARIS, Dee. 14.—The chamber of deputies today adopted a motion abolishing the political censorship,' while retaining the diplomatic and military censorship. KEMP S ELECTED BY ACCLAMATION Refers to Surplus of Officers of Higher Ranks—Denounces "Five-Cent" Oppositionists. TORONTO, Deo. 14.—Hon. A. E. Kemp, minister of militia, was elected by acclamation today in East Toronto. The speakers congratulated the new minister on his appointment and on the good work he had done as head of the purchasing commission, and several expressed the hope that in his new sphere he would see to it that the men who have served at the front be given positions before the men who were simply content to wear military uniforms. A lurgely attended meeting: to mark tho reelection of Mr. Kemp was held tonight in Broadway hall, The minister of militia announced two appointments, Lieut. Brlstow on his personal staff and Sergt. Charles Fox ns chief caretaker at Camp Borden. The minister, who was greeted with great enthusiasm, said that the surplus of senior officers and chaplans In England and Canada was a serious problem. Some of thorn had helped to solve It hy taking lower rank and going to the front. There was present place for the others in their existing rank and It was hoped that tholr services would be required else where. iHto warmly denounced Germany's peace proposal and characterized tho nickel campaign against the government as a "five-cent campaign, the most disgraceful and disloyal since the war began." GERMANS PAY 39 CENTS POUND FOR HORSE MEAT (By Dally News Leased Wire.) BERLIN, Deo. 14.—Owing to the steady advance in the price of horse meat, a maximum price of 39 oente a pound for tho beat outs, liver and eaueage hae been fixed by the authorities. FRANCE TO ALLOW SALE OF BEER AND WINE ONLY PARIS, Deo. 14.—Total prohibition throughout France of the consumption of alcoholic beverages, such as whiskies, brandies and liqueurs have ibeen decided on by the government. This Is shown by the text In the Journal Officiate today of Premier Brland's declaration yesterday before the chamber of deputies on tho subject. The premier said; "The government will ask you to give It the faculty of solving, hy decrees, all questions of interest in regard to national defenso, which the laws ore slow to regulate, a particularly grave question which can 'bo regulated only In war time, the solution of which Involves the life of the ■country and Its salvation, Is the total suppression of tho consumption of al cohol." The premier's remarks were greeted with loud applause from many of the 'benches. Deputy May eras asked; "In the army also?" ! "Yes, in the entire country," said the premier. Tho use of the term alcohol ln this connection ls understood ln France not to Include wines or 'beer. The government today introduced In the chamber of deputies a bill conferring upon the governmont the large powers as outlined by Premier Briand to take mensuros for national defense by decree Instead of asking the authorisation of parliament ln each Instance. (By Dally News Leased Wire.) SHELBURNE, N, S., Dec. 14.—The Canadian torpedo boat Grilse, which has been missing since she sent out Tuesday night a wireless call for help, stating that she was "sinking fast," limped into Shelburne harbor at 10:30 o'clock tonight, steaming at eight knots an hour. Six members of her crew were lost overboard during the fight against the storm. All the officers of the Grilse are sufe and the vessel herself wus little damaged. The Grilse's wireless apparatus was put out of commission after the sending of the last "S.O.S.," which was picked up und relayed by other steamers and the Cape Race wireless station. It is believed here there was also a mistake ln transmission of the details of her position for tho Grilse was far south of the position given in the news despatches of Wednesday morning. The six sailors who were lost were: A. J. Harris, Mayo, Ireland; Harry McAulIffe, Halifax; G, Ashwin, London; Walter Trembee, Toronto; I Robert Wilkinson, Wellington-on- ll'yne, England; E. Clements, Hamilton, Ont. At least two others were Injured, Fred Chandler of Worthington, England, suffering n broken leg and severe internal injuries, and Sub.' Lieut. Cyril N. Fry of Ottawa had his wrist and jaw broken. Fights Tremendous Sees Details so far as they have heen learned show that the Grilse, which wns bound for Bermuda, encountered bad weatbor on Monday night Her officers then decided that It would he advisable to put into Shelburne for shelter. On Tuesday the storm continued and ns night advanced it became more severe. Tho Grilse began leaking and commenced to settle by the head. Wireless calls were sent out for assistance. Tremendous seas piled over the little craft, smashing her hatches and flooding her engine rooms. Her engineers and artificers worked up to tholr waists In water and wore violently thrown about among the engines. The Grilse carried three 'boats. Two of these were smashed and carried away, and her lifo rafts also were washed adrift. Hope was given up, and while power remained the wireless flashed out "S. O. S." signals that the vessel was sinking. By this time she had reached what waa thought was the position sent out In the final message. Evidently there was some inaccuracy, and the Grilse hnd not gone so far to the northward as tho waters in the vicinity of the position given were widely searched by the vessels which rushed to her assistance. Drifts In Sixty-Mite Gale. Helpless, the torpedo bout drifted beforo thc 60-mile gale, but to the surprise of those on board kept afloat. A tremendous sea, smashing on board, destroyed a deckhouse and carried away her main mast. The six sailors who lost tholr lives went overboaird undek* that terrific weight of water and her wireless outfit became a hopeless wreck. Shortly after midnight the storm somewhat abated, and although thero were occasional gusts and a succession of heavy seas, It became evident that the weather was moderating and the men took heart and worked hard to save their vessel. Although the ship settled heavily by the head it was evident, when daylight came, that her tanks were saving her, and that the leak could be controlled. Before noon yesterday tho wind had gone down and the sun came out brightly. The cold was less severe, and all that was lacking to bring comfort was food nnd drink. All fresh water was gono. The ship's stores had been smashed and soaked. Water was pumped and haled out below decks and finally tho engine room was cleared and thc engineers were able to get steam. Eight knots seemed slow for a vessel like thc Grilse, hut never was motion more welcome. Anxiously the sky was watched, for It was realized that another gale would be fatal, and tho horizon was scanned for -passing ships. Wednesday night as the Grilse was limping along the lookout shouted that lights of a steamer was on the port bow. Distress signals wero displayed by the Grilse and every ef fort was mado to attract the steamer's attention, but to no avail. The Strang er kept to her course. Later at sight another steamer's HghtB wero sighted Again the Grilse was headed up In her direction and again signals of distress wore burned, and again thoy were Ignored. All this time It was Impossible to get at tho water which held her down by the head. At any moment thore was a possibility of other plates loosening, for the swift little craft Is of light construction. But she kept sturdily on her way, WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.—Arrival of both the German unci Austrian peace notes and broad intimations at the entente allies' embassies that thc proposals of the central powers would not be flatly rejected without examination, were tho outstanding developments here today in the peace move. Germany's note, substantially the same as the published text, arrived by cable this morning, and was followed later by Austria's note. Secretary Lansing said it was identical with Germany's and that neither contained any change in the meaning of the semi-official versions., ■It was stated officially that the OBy Daily Nows Leased Wire.) BLUE RIVER, B. C, Dec. 14—On his first visit to British Columbia since 1907, Sir Robert Borden entered the province this afternoon on a Canadian Northern special train. "U am coming In order to request ull the people to join with us in making the information covered by the national service proposals available, In order thnt we may decide what may be done to further the cause of the war," the premier said. "It is not distinctively In the interests of recruiting, as such, but of national service, "The people In the enst," he said, "are very appreciative of the splendid record of British Columbia. It was a very great privilege to me to see near ly alt the regiments from this prov-, ince that have gone over. They are splendid men and, of course, we all know how they have distinguished themselves at the front. It was a British Columbia regiment, a detachment of tho 7th battalion, that initiated tho trench raid early ln November, 1915." In view of the fact that this province has contributed so well to the Canadian forces, Sir Robert was asked if it were expected to raise more men In the province. "I am not sufficiently familiar with the position to answer that," he replied. "I am coming in support of the national service proposals made by the director of national service." No Statement on Conscription. Is it still thought possible to raise the 500,000 men which Gen. Hughes announced would be provided, it was asked. "I could not answer that," Sir Robert replied. "If I mako any such an nouncement, I would do so in a public speech." Tlio premier was asked as to the probability of the government Intro ducing conscription, and whether it was considered that tho required "number of men could be raised with, out resorting to conscription. "I do not care to express any opln ion on that at present," he said. Referring to his tour across the continent Sir Robert said that the meetings had beon wonderfully enthuslas- tie. Asked us to the probability of the national service board Inaugurating compulsory military service he explained that that was not within its scope. "Does tho reception given you at those meetings," the premier was asked, "warrant tho belief that there will be a large response to your appeal?" "
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"5 A"table plied high with Lovely Quality ChlmTsilk,Waists i~the**New Christmas Styles. Pleated frill or large collars. All New Goods. A big "Hay" purchase secured the whole lot. Regular $3.75. OQ QQ Today and Saturday, Each yOsOu Ssnd Us Your Mail Orders for These Wsists and Don't Forget the~*sizi FOR THE MEN FANCY BOXES—Containing One Silk Knitted Tie and Pair of Gold .Mounted Cuff Links. The Box FANCY BOXES—Containing Armlets in Fancy- Color—Pink, Sky and Mauve. QKa Rfln The Box OuC) UUl» BIG BEN ALARM CLOCKS— Thc Old Reliable, Never Falls .... FANCY BOXES—Containing Suspenders QE„ in many now shades. Each OlIO tjtllOU $3.08 FINEST SILK CRAVATS—In Unusual Brocndes. I'er Box FANCY BOXES—Containing Khaki Handkerchiefs; with photo of Ijord Kitchener or (ieneral Smith-Dorrien. Ter Box FANCY BOXES—Containing Six Gents' Hemstitched Handkerchiefs. The Box HUN DREDS OF OTHERS $1.00 Handier or 50c Hem- $1.00 TOOTHSOME DELICACIES FROM OUR GROCERY DEPARTMENT JAP ORANGES—Extra Fancy. Seo you CU- get No. 1 quality. Per Box " NEW NUTS—Extra Selected. Walnuts, Almonds and Brazils. I'er Pound MIXED NUTS— Fivo Pounds for LOCAL FRESH EGGS—"The Pride nf British Columbia." New in yesterday. Per Dozen FINEST NEW PEEL—Lemon, Orange and Citron Mixed, Per Pound ., BUTTER IS RISING- IN PRICE—With grocery order; only ono lot to a customer. QC** Two Pounds for UUO FLOUR — Hudson's Bay "Strong ©A |jn Bakers," 49's p-LlUU Try this for your next batch—it will surprise you. Only made from No. 1 Alberta Hard Wheat, gruwns from the famous plains of Bassano, famous for Us wheal throughout Ihe world. 6! 30c $1.00 British 65c 30c Exrta Sales Clerks to Help Through the Xmas Rush taken farther back. Up to this time I had walked all tlie way but became ho sore and stiff that I becamo a stretcher case, too. Twenty-four hours after we climbed tho parapet I was in this hospital hero, on the coast of France, far away from the sound of the guns. I was X-rayed yesterday to sec If the shrapnel is still in there, but don't know yot what it's like, so can't tell you exactly tho extent of the wound. However, rest assured it is nothing serious, and I nm getting on fine. It's going to bo painful for awhile, but bar complications ought to he speedily healed. I'm not worrying about the speed it heals at either, as this Is a fine, comfortable place and they treat us fine. I am hoping to get sent to England sometime but don't know how my chances are. .Major Anderson and Eric Neale of Willow Point wore wounded at the same time as I was, .Major Anderson seriously, I believe. As I was hit early in the scrap I don't know who else was wounded, but 1 imagine lots moro got it, as It was a perfect hell on earth out there. To make it worse It snowed tho night before we advanced and It was a most disagreeable day. The shell fire was something awful, worse than 1 ovor drenm- ed It could hnve boon." JUDGES COMPLE CL HH^TazrjevfMUJliMhMIM Quality I t There is no finer cocoa produced than Cowan's Perfection Cocoa—rich in aroma, nourishing and delicious. A -4 hVSBtWBi offeryouthe needed help. They are mild in action, but quickly strengthen the stomach, gently stimulate the liver and regulate the bowels. They put the body in good condition so the organs work as nature intended. Backed by sixty years of usefulness, Beechams Pills are worth a guinea a box tonrtsm with Emir B« tl Swriil Vitas tt Win Ml mn-wstm, b foot, 21 cMb. Announcement of Special Awards Will Be Made Today—Results of Yesterday's Judging. Special wards in the provincial poultry show, will, It Is expected, be announced today. Yesterday saw the completion of the judging in tho regular classes, the results of which are as follows: Black Langshnns—First ben, second cock, third cockerel, second pen and third pen, Howard Hush, Nelson. Buff Wynndnttos— First and second cock, hen and pullet and first cockerel, William Fyfor. North Battleford, Sa.sk. Buff Cochin Bantams—«Flrst and second hen. first and third pullet, J. A. Thurston, Central Park; second pullet, C. I. Archibald, Salmo, Black Cochin Bantams—First cock, cockerel, pullet and pen and second hen, Westbrook Bros,, Lethbridge; first hen, second cockerel aud pen, P. K. Lomax. Alta Vista, Whlto Cochin Bantams—First and third cock, first pen, second cockerel and pullet und third hen, J. A. Thurston, Central Park; first and second hen,'Mrs. E. J. McGregor, Nelson; second hen, first cockerel and pullet, Westbrook Bros., Lethbridge. Utility Pens—Leghorns, first, J. O. M". Thnckery, Chilliwack; Orpingtons, first and second, B. Palmer, Cranbrook; Rocks, first, A. H. Anderson, Port Hammond; second, B. Parkenson, Nakusp; Rhodo Island Rods, first, A. Trogillus, Nelson. O. 13. Black red Bantams—First cock, hen, cockerel and pullet, R. S. Dny, Trail. Dressed Poultry. Class 1, Section IB—Second, J. B. Bloose, Chilliwack. Class 2, Section IC—First and second, B. Palmer, Cranbrook; third, J. It. Bloose, Chilliwack. Class 2, Section 3C—First, B. Palmer, Cranbrook. Squabs—First, Burnaby Squab and Poultry company, Vancouver. NEWSPAPER MAN WINS THE MILITARY CROSS (By Dally News Leased Wlro.) OTTAWA, Dec. H.—Lieut Frank Bodgely, son of C. W. Badgoly of the Immigration department, Ottawa, has been decorated with tho Military CroHs. Before tho war ho was o local newspaper reporter, / Introduction of 46 English Soldiers' Votos Gives Slocan Liberal Candidate Lead of One. C. F. Nelson, Liberal candidate, was yesterday accorded a majority of ono vote over William Hunter by Judge Forln in tiie recount of ballots cast in tho recent provincial election in Slocan riding, upon tho Introduction and recount of -16 voles, cast by Canadian soldiers In England, which had not at first heen sent forward from Victoria. The 'ballots wore Introduced by A. M, Johnson, counsel for Ml-. Nelson, following Hie discovery Monday thnl the recount did not correspond with tbe first record and showed that of the delayed votes 26 wore cast for Nelson and 20 for Hunter, POULTRYMEN WILL GIVE PRIZES TO SOLDIER BREEDERS On the suggestion of Dr. A. Price at tho annual meeting yesterday It was decided to make a grant from tho Brit ish Columbia Poultry association for prizes to be given for exhibitions of birds by soldiers at the Esquimalt convalescent home It was announced that tlio provincial government had supplied flocks of Buff Orpingtons, White Wyandottes nnd Rhode Island Reds for the soldiers in the home, who will be given tho profits from the sale of og«;s, Competition, It was stated, would bo held among the men, and special prizes will also be given by thc Victoria association. APPLE (PRODUCT ON BIG Ottawa Puts Out Report Dealing With Industry and Improvements in Methods. There wero 10,408,457 bushels of apples produced in Canada In 1910, according to the census of tho following -year. Of this quantity, 6,250,072 bushels were produced in Ontario, 1,666,382 bUfihelfl In Nova Scotia, 1,481,230 In Quebec and 575,377 in British Columbia. New Brunswick produced 272.8S6 bushels and Prince Edward Island 160,123 bushels. In tho prairie, provinces apple-growing was In Its Infancy but thero was every Indication of repld ■development, as shown by the number of trees coming forward. Theso facts are pointed out in a comprehensive bulletin recently Issued, of which tbe Dominion horticulturist, W. T, Ma- coun, Is the author, and which can bo had free on application tu the publlca- I Same Quality AT THE SAME OLD PRICE. Give Us Your Order Early for Xmas Cakes and Puddings. Finest quality, pound 40c Nicely decorated, pound 50C Mail Orders Receive Careful Attention Choquette Bros. The High Class Bakers and Confcctionors Phone 258 416 Baker St. NELSON, B. CC. tlons branch, department of agriculture, Ottawa, Mr. Macoun notes the prominent places the Dominion has come to occupy in the world's fruit industry and especially as regards the apple. Me states that there aro probably 3000 named varieties, that 734 have been tested at tho central experiment farm and that 613 arc now growing there. He takes a survey of the different provinces, pointing out tbe varieties that are probably the 'best lldapted to certain districts. Quebec is the oldest apple-growing province and Nova Scotia comes next, but i mtarlo is :i long way the greatest producer, although in l!)U no fewer than 1,734,000 barrels were packed and sold from the 'Annapolis and ndjacont valleys in Nova Scotia. Mr. Msicoun lists and describes the varieties suitable to Canada, records tho results of the numerous experiments nnd tests at the central experiment farm, gives complete instruction on the cultivation of the apple, describes in full the necessary treatment of the treos, ndvisoH as to the soil that is host adapted for orchard, says how disease and Insect posts can lie oombatteii, counsels aa to picking, packing, shipping ami marketing and tolls of tho keeping qualities of different varieties. ASSISTANT MINISTER OF MILITIA TO ENGLAND i By Daily News Leased Wire.) OTTAWA, Doc. 14.—F. B. McCurdy, parliamentary secretary for the department of mllltla, has left for England, whero ho will confer with Sir Georgo Perley, overseas minister of militia. Mr. McCurdy will roturn in time for tho opening of parliament. Ho probably will vis-it tlio front. Col. C. S. Maclnnos, assistant ndjut- nnt-goncral, has also left for England, \h> hns two months' leavo of absence but instead of returning to his post at houdr-uartorH here may tako a position on Sir George Parley's staff, ^^^m\ ^^ I'AGt EIGHT THE DAILY NEWS FRIDAY, DEC. 16, 11 UNEQUALLED FOR GENERAL USE W. P. TIERNEY, General Sales Agent, Nelson, B. C. Cars supplied to all railway points. Her Christmas Gift MAY WE SUGGEST A GIFT FOR HER? A bottle of Exquisite Perfume. A box of Chocolates. A piece of Parisian Ivory. A Dressing Case. Or a few pieces of Manicure Articles. YOU WILL SAVE MONEY BY BUYING HERE Canada Drug& Book Co. Mail Orders Filled Promptly. Eastman Kodaks and Supplies. Willard Chocolates, THE ARK For goods at the old price before the war. Men's Shoes, Macklnaws and Underwear, Ladies' and Children's Underwear and Hosiery, Rugs, stoves, Iron Beds, Springs, Lace Curtains. , New and Second-hand Furniture, Cheapest in the City. 8IGN RED ROCKER, 606 Vernon St TOY GUN SPECIALS Natural finish, 12-inch, shoots cork, each IOC Natural finish, 17-inch, shoots cork, each 15c Rosewood finish, lS-inch, shoots cork; ench 20C Big Chief, 20-inch, shoots cork; each 45c Daisy, 20-inch; shoots corks, each 50C Stirling Repeater, each $1,25 Open Evenings. Mail Orders. R. L. HkKINGBOTTOM Stationery and Fancy Goods 413 Ward Street, Nelson USE DAILY NEWS WANT ADS Beautiful Display of Rings Brooches Necklaces Wo* offer you the largest stock of Jewelry we have ever shown from which to make your selection. We bought our goods carefully and at the right price. We give you tlie benefit. Our Jewelry Is murked exceplioiuilly low. BROOCHES In Ten Karat and Fourteen Karat We are showing a very large selection in many now and neat styles, various combinations, at $2.75, $3.15, $3.40, $4.00, $5.00, $5.50, $6.00, $6.75, $7.00, $7.50, $8.00, $9.00, $10.00, $11.00, $12.00 RINGS We particularly wish to call your attention to our stock of Small Diamond Single Stones and Diamond Combinations at $15.00, $18.00, $20.00, $21.60, $22.50, $25.00, $27.00 and $30.00 NECKLACES Neat and beautifully designed Necklaces in Cold—many combinations—extra value. We have one of the finest stocks of Necklaces ever shown at tho prices, Triced: $6.30, $6.75, $7.50, $8,00. $8 50. $9.00, $9.50, $10.00, $11.25, $12.00, $13.50, $15.00 Prices Talk—See Our Windows—Prices in Plain Figures STORE OPEN EVERY EVENING UNTIL CHRISTMAS J. O. PATENAUDE MANUFACTURER OF ARTISTIC PEWELRY NO POLITICS IN FIGHT FOR INTERIOR F. A. Starkey Repudiates Charge of Involving Board- of Trade in Partizan Questions. In response to tlie charge mado by W. H. Jones, that he had no right to give nn interview to The Dally News deploring tlio fact that the portfolio of mines had not been given to a member from the interior nnd also that he had Involved the associated boards of TONIGHT ONLY Blue Bird Feature visualized from Anthony Hope's well known romantic novel, "Rupert of Bentzau" Also on tho name program, A Selected Universal Comedy TOMORROW Prank Mills in the Triangle drama, "Tho Moral Fabric" Triangle comedy, "Hedelia's Bluff." Dec. 22 and 23—"The Shoot- Ing of Dan McOrew." trade, of which he ls president, in a political controversy, P. A. Starkey last night declared that Inasmuch as the associated boards had petitioned the premier with a view to having tlie appointment made from tho Interior, he was merely voicing tlie disappointment felt hy thc great majority of the members. The matter was not one that concerned polities In the least, it was a question of the rights of tho interior and party feeling in no way entered it. Ho believed that he was well within his province in criticising tlio wisdom of thc premier's appointment, which was ln direct opposition to tlio recommendations of the associated hoards. E. W. Widdowson charged Mr, Star- key with attacking tho capabilities of the minister of mines, who, he said, ho had been Informed, was one of the best posted mining men in the province. Mr. Starkey replied that It was a great pity that politicians always regarded legitimate criticism aa personal attack and added thnt he had In no way reflected 1" his Interview on the capabilities of the minister, -but had merely declared that the minister of mines should have been appointed from the interior. Mr. Jones declared that Mr. Star- key's interview was ill judged and inferred that as n result the minister of mines would be likely to feel that tho district was antagonistic to him and therefore discriminate against it. WANT RESTORATION OF POULTRY PEST BOUNTY The provincial government will he asked to replace the bounty on poultry pests, such as hawks, and owls, Which It is said arc a source of great danger to tlie flocks at the coast, as the result of action taken at the annual meeting of thc British Columbia Poultry association yesterday fter- noon. Miners' Carbide Lamps We Are Agents for th* Celebrated JUSTBITE LAMP The Safest and Best Miners' Lamp on the Market We Can Also Supply _ IMPERIAL CARBIDE In Small Quantities, 100-lb." Drums or Ton Lots, Wood-Vallance Hardware Co., Ltd. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL NELSON, I. 0. k ,*..,,,,,»,i Nelson News of the Dag ASKED NVESTIGAT TO PRICES Board of Trade Takes Up Problem of High Cost of Living in Nelson The mayor and city council will be asked to Investigate the high cost of living, as the result of action taken by the board of trade last night on the motion of P. A. Starkey, seconded by R. G. Joy. Mr. Starkey's motion pointed out that by Dominion order in council, municipalities had heen given the power to investigate local conditions and declared that in view of the prevailing impression that the people were paying too high prices for commodities which were necessary to life and health, such as flour, butter, eggs, cheese, meat, sugar and fuel, and investigation should be held and offenders, If any, reported to tho minister of labor. Mr. Starkey referred to thc cost of butter, which, he declared, had been placed in stonigo when the price was low and was now being sold at high prices. The same held true, he said, of eggs and many other foodstuffs. The high price of sugar, he said, had never been satisfactorily explained, nithoueh tho British Columbia refineries had tried to blame it on wnr conditions and freight rates. Dealing with the fuel situation, Mr. Starkey referred to the prico of cord- wood and slabs. Slabs, he said, wero belnff bought by dealers in the city for *1 per cord and were bolng sold for ■M.fiO per cord. This, ho felt, wns not 'ustifled by labor conditions and •should be investigated by the council. Ho suggested (\ F, McHardy might lie able to offer an explanation of this condition. Mr. McHardy declared that investigations were more populnr than tho fox trot and that, to be up to dato. Nelson should fall in line. Personally, lie said, he would welcome an investigation of the slab situation, explaining that the capacity of the lumber yard which supplied the wood referred to was 18 cords a day and the cost, Including labor, was $2.70 a cord. Added to this a charge of $1 for hauling, which cut the profits down to 80 cents a cord, out of which must come the middleman's commission. | Social and Personal \ .1. D. McDonald of Rossland is at the Strathcona. Mrs. 0. Lawornson of Sandon is a guest at the Stralhconn. William Beaumont of Riondel is registered at the Strathcona. A. G. Carpenter lert last night for a visit to Trail and Rossland. Alfred Larson will leave on the Crow boat this morning en route for Los Angeles, Gal., where he will spend the winter. A. G. Larson, Arthur Lakes, Jr., and Joseph Barraclough wero last night elected members of the board of trade without ballot Lady Aylmer and Hon. Miss Aylmer visited tlie city yesterday and wore guests at the Hume. Mrs. C. R. Hanna and Miss Plorcnee Hnnna of Ainsworth are visiting tlie city and are staying at the Hume. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Richards and Mrs. D. Richards of Silverton arrived in lhe cily yesterday and aro staying at the Hume. lishop Doull addressed a meeting of thc Women's auxiliary of St. Saviour's church ln the parish hall yesterday afternoon. D. C. Coleman, Winnipeg, general manager of thn Canndlan Pacific Railway company's western lines, passed through tho city yesterday en route for Winnipeg. Mr. Coleman is ou his return Journey nfter visiting tho new Rogers Pass tunnel on Iho main line. DAUGHTERS OF EMPIRE REPORT MUCH WORK DONE At the monthly meeting of tho Kokanee chapter of the Imperial Order Daughters of tho Empire, held yesterday afternoon, It was announced that iho following work had heen accomplished: A box of surgtcnl supplies for overseas had been packed containing the following articles: Twelve small pads, '■■•'■ large pads, six rolls of nonabsorb- ent cotton, 43 rolls of absorbent cotton, lio surgical kits, 40 sponges and old linen. Six pairs of socks, 12 pairs of wristlets wero knitted to be sent to the men of the R4th battalion. Twenty suits of pyjamas wero made and the usual amount to maintain nine prisoners of war was sont to Mrs. Rlvors Mulkloy. 1'he monthly donation of $25 was voted for tho patriotic fund and Mrs. R. Thompson turned ovor a $40 donation from a "bridge club" to bo sont to the Y, M. C. A. at tho front, tt was reported that tho mombors of the chapter had given and dressed over 90 dorts for the patriotic Christmas troe, tho dolls will bo on view Saturdny afternoon at tho room on Josephine stroet. BOARD NEUTRAL ON City Council Will Not Be Advised to Expend $250 on Booklet of Winnipeg Publishers An advertising scheme, purporting to be a boost for the west, In the form of a book of photographs and press matter describing various cities and districts In the west, was placed before the board of trade by the Imperial Publishing company of Winnipeg last night, and referred to the city council without recommendation. The cost of a page in the book was said to be $250, with a circulation of 20,000 guaranteed by tho publishers. F. A. Starkey favored the scheme as a method of giving the natural resources of the district much needed publicity and urged that since the city would foot the bill, tlie board would be under no financial obligation. It was pointed out, however, that the members of the board, as citizens, would have to contribute to the cost. W. H. Jones declnred that In his experience advertising schemes of this kind which were originated for the publishers' revenue. In some way failed In their purpose. Robb Sutherland stated that he had had much experience with similar proposuls and that the sample book was of a cumbersome size and would not attract the same attention as a folder devoted to exploiting of the district's resources circulated In the east for the purpoSO of encouraging tourist traffic. Persons wishing to locate In the district, ho declared, would not look for information to a book such as had been proposed, but to the recognized published statistics. The placing of Judicious advertising with established eastern journals would, lie felt, be a much more satisfactory investment. The genernl opinion of tho meeting wns that it would lie unwise to advise tho city council to expend money on the scheme. POULTRYMEN ELECT OFFICERS The following officers were elected yesterday at the annual meeting of tlio Rritlsh Columbia Poultry association: President, H. D. Reld, Victoria: vice-president. J. A. Thurston, Cen- tral Park; secretary-treasurer, J., R. Terry; executive committee, E. A. Orr, Chilliwack; Dr. A. G. Price, Cowichan; W. C. Bearcroft, Kamloops; and J. A. Wadsworth, Trail. Directors: G. It. T. Edwards, Ash- croft; T. Sellers. Arrow Lakes; J. A. Thurston, Central Park; E. A, Orr, Chilliwack; H. Stuart, Cobble Hill; W. T. Alehlson, Cranbrook; Dr. A. G. Price, Cowichan; D. E. Phillips, Pernio; P. L. Mitchell, Golden; T. Lawrence, Grand Porks; A. Snter, Greenwood; W. C. P.earcroft, Kamloops; A. Nolley, Kelowna; T. Burns, Ladysmith ; H. A. H incks, Langford; Spencer Pallot, Langley Port; B. Vogel, Little River; A. H. Anderson, Maple Ridge; D. Gibbard, Mission City; J. isherwood, Nanaimo; T. Nicholson, North Vancouver; T. H. Crofts, Northern Okanagan; W. J. Klenman, Parksville; A. I. Dawson, Pentloton; E. Paget, Revelstoke; G. W. Dean, Salt Spring Island; W. Miller H lgg.s, Sooke; T. E. Phtnney, Summerland; J. A. Wadsworth, Trail; R. Wilson, Vancouver; J. G, Edwards, Vernon; 11. D. Reld, Victoria; G. Horstead, West Kootenay; P. E. Pul- len, Whonnock. WOULD MARK DATES ON COLD STORAGE EGGS That the dale on which nil eggs are placed In cold storage should bc clearly marked upon the cases, was a suggested improvement to tho Eggs Mark act, made by R. C. Abbott, coast markets enmniiHsioner, at the public meeting held by thc British Columbia Poultry association last night In Eagle hall. He pointed out that the act provided for eggs being held ln storage for 90 days and still sold as fresh, but that there was nothing to tell thc consumer whether the eggs were fresh or from cohl storngo, when stored for selling, so that even If the merchant complied with tho requirements of the net and sold his eggs before the time limit was up, he still had no guarantee that tho eggs were fresh when thoy reached the merchant. He stated that ho had held up 350 cases of Chinese eggs during the year and that lie believed that no Chinese eggs had gone on the British Columbia market during that time. An address was . given by W. N. Scott of Trail on 'the possibility of profitable egg production with wheat at ?:i. Mr. Scott declared that the high cost of wheat, although a serious problem, could be overcome by careful management of overhead expenses and urged the use of heavy rations of beef scraps. Alfalfa, he said, made the bost green food for birds. Taylor Statton and T..H. Hutchln son of Toronto and T. W. Storey or Calgary, associated with the boys' movement convention to be held in Nelson, reached tho city last night. Rev. M. D. McKee of Grand Forks, with eight other delegates from that city also arrived for the convention. Charles Henvener, a prominent farm- 'er of Rama township was struck and Instantly killed by lightning lust week. For Rent Offices In the Allen Black, cornor Ward and Baiter Stroata. Fully Modern House on Vernon Street; particularly aultad by location for C. P. R. men. Five-Roomed House on Hall Street. Store In Reld Blook, Baker Street. Charles F. McHardy PHONE 135 REAL ESTATE-INSURANCE^-FUEL GREEN BLOCK MAJOR FOSTER FAILS TO WIN ON RECOUNT VICTORIA, B.C., Dee. 14.—M. B. Jackson, Liberal member-elect in the Islands riding, will retain his seat, the recount proceedings demanded by Major Foster, D.S.O., Conservative, who was four votes behind in the recent elections, establishing Mr. Jackson's claim. The recount made no change in the figures as declared by the returning offioer. Thc campaign of the Railroad T. M. C. A., of America to raiBe 30,000 new members In 10 days has ended ln a gratifying manner. Instead of 30,000 they got 38,124, nine thousand 'being gathered in on the tenth day. Oyster Shell IT'S AT THIS TIME OP THB TEAR THAT POULTRY NEED THIS SORT OF THING MOST Other lines for Poultry are Armour's Meat Scraps, Ideal Poultry Food, Soy Bean Meal, Oilcake Meal, Charcoal and a full line of Grain and Feed and Poultry Tonics and Insecticides. The Brackman-Ker Milling Company, Limited i TRY A DAILY NEWS WANT AD IF YOU WANT RE8ULTS.3 Sore Throat Grip Don't neglect it. See your doctor at onoe. Then bring your PRESCRIPTION to us. Make this store your store for preicrip- I tions. Your doctor knows we dispense prescriptions just exactly as he wants them. We know how. We are specially equipped to fill all prescriptions and just now are very busy with "grippe and cold" precriptions. BRING YOURS HERE—BEST SERVICE CITY DRUG & STATIONERY COMPANY PHONE 34 BAKER STREET, NELSON, B.C. P.O. BOX 1083 Give Your Children a Fair Chance at School By allowing us to make sure they can see well. R. L. DOUGLASS Graduate Optician and Optometrist Certified by a Provincial Board of Examiners. Room 18 K. W. C. Block INfORMATiON TO BE Board of Trade Will Supply Data on Labor and Other Questions to the C. P. R. Information will bo forwarded to tlio department of colonization and development of the Canadian Pacific Hail- way company, recently established under J, s. Dennis at Calgary, by the secretary of tlie Nelson board of trade, as thc result of action taken at tho meeting last night. A letter from the department was read, asking that a variety of information regarding the district, Including labor conditions, bo forwarded from lime lu tlmo, DISCUSSES ITALY'S POST-WAR PROBLEM (Continued from Page Six.) less than its former size. Was It not absurd,, ho asked, for Italy to have more ministers than -Russia, Japan, Prance and tlie United States? There was no necessity for two financial ministers, for instance, whon all tho countries of Europe and America had but one, nor did he see the necessity for a minister of posts, nor why under present conditions tho colonial minis- tor should not be replaced by aa under secretary at the foreign office, while he also held it unnecessary to havo a ministry for transports, a now institution in Europe. As a source of revenue to the state, Signor Nittl ad- vocated that coffee, petroleum and other mineral oils, together with the sale of sugar, should 'be constituted stnte monopolies, , Christmas Cards At Sale Prices THE BEST NEW LINE EVER . SHOWN IN NELSON Regular 5c to 25c Cards Discount 20 Per Cent in Small Lots. Discount 25 Per Cent by Dozens. Christmas Postcards, per doz..25c For valuable and useful Christmas presents our sale gives you the best vnlue In town. Hammered Brass Vases and Jardinieres. Cameras from..SI.50 to $17.50 Thermos Bottles and Thermos Kits. Japanese Vacuum Bottles, Pints $1.20 Hot Water Bottles, Guaranteed— 2 quarts $1.20 and $1.40 3 quarts 81.75 Hair Brushes 40c to $4.50 Military Brushes, ebony, from $2.00 to $6.50 Sponges, Lavender Smelling Salts, Perfumes, Toilet Waters, all at 20 PER CENT OFF. SEND US YOUR MAIL ORDERS Rutherford Drug Co. NELSON, B. C. QUAKER OATS MILL FIRE DEATHROLL GROWS TO 8 PBJTBRBORO, Ont, Dec. 14.—The death toll from fire at the Quaker Oats plant was Increased to eight this morning when the 'body of James Foster, aged 64, was recyvered from tho ruins of the boiler room. BELGIUM DENIES IT RECEIVED PEACE OFFER LONDON, Dec, 14.—The Belgian legation in London today published a denial of a story printed In the Morning Telegraph yesterday of a pence offer to Belgium by the centrnl powers. SWISS CHOOSE PRESIDENT PARIS, Doc. 14.—Edmund Schult- hess of Aargu was today elected president of tho Swiss confederation for 1017 by a vote of 17C out or 183 votes In the Swiss National assembly, says a despatch from Berne today, lie was vice-president of tho federal council for the current year. FRENCH INDIA TAKES PART IN GREAT CONFLICT CALCUTTA, India—Between 20 und 30 miles up the Hodgly from Calcutta lies tho pretty littlo French settlement of Ch under nngo re and evory now and then the governor-general of French India comes up this way from his headquarters in Pondlcherry on a tour of Inspection, The present governor genoral ls Monsieur Alfred Marllneau, and as he passed through Calcutta thc other day he saw a representative of tho Statesman, to whom hu gave a few interesting particulars of how tho war had affected the small French posses slons In India, / (j Practically all tho European-bom French in the colony returned to Franco Immediately upon tho outbreak of tho war, said 1U. Martineau. The India-born subjects of France, he pointed out, are divided Into two classes. By a law passed about 20 years ago, such'residents of French India as wished were admitted to full privileges ns French citizens, but these privileges alHo carried with them respon- Where Cash Is King The Bell Trading Co. PHONE 56 MAPLE FLAVOR SYRUP Quart bottle 35c PURE MALPE SYRUP Bottle 65c (LOWEST PRICE8 1 SPECIAL CASH DISCOUNTS I Jap Oranges Brightest, sweetest fruit we have ever had the pleasure of offering. Box 65c RAISINS New season's; extra fancy, full lfi-ok. packets; each 15c CANNED SALMON 1 pound tins; special, tin...25c NAVEL ORANGES Dozen 35c APPLES From, >box $1.25 slbllitlop, and on the outbreak of thc war tho "renounces," as they aro called, becomo liabto for military service. Tho renounces, who wore practically all Euraslnns, woro called up for service after tho war had been In progress a few months and between 600 and 700 wero sont away, some to France and others to Indo-Chlna, Tho second class was composed entirely of natives of India, whose parents wore Indians, and no pressure was brought to bear upon them to enduco thorn to enlist. Quite a number, however, had volunteered for service ln Pondlcherry, and wore now In Franco. In Chandornngore between 20 and 30 Bongalls enlisted, and they also wero now ln Franco but bad not yet been sent to tho front. Business ln French-India, said tho governor-general, had boen permanently affected by tho withdrawal of tho Europeans and renounces, Somo littlo Inconvenience was felt at first but Paramount and Metro Features J Clean Pictures, Everyone. So delightfully oharming, so ut- „ terly irresistible yesterday w»il Mae Murray In the big Lasky play, "The Dream Girl"! That we are repeating it again | TONIGHT Special Canadian Film with Carton Comedy. HUNTING BUFFALO IN TH«1 CANADIAN ROCKIES Tomorrow—Marguerite Snow I in "Rosemary." A great Metro [ feature. Monday, Dec. 18—Cleo Ridgely J and Wallace Reid in "The House j of the Golden Windows." Dec. 19 and 20—"Cabiria." 12 reels. Solitaire Diamond Ring 18k. Gold and Platinum SettinBr'.l S50.00 This stone is white, round and < proportioned, no carbon or ice in iti absolutely perfect. I would take it back after one yedj at 10 per cent less. A, D. Papazfan Watchmaker, Jeweler and Gradua Optician. Baker Street, Madden Blao! conditions read listed themselves ,a* in the long run French India was scoi Ing because they were now usln French, or French colonial product! whereas before the war they weft practically dependent upon Germany.I M. 'tlneau wns asked whethel thero * as anything In the report th« Chandernngoro was to be transferTfjj to the British governmont In exchanf for land elsewhere. He professed I complete Ignorance upon tho subjeol but added that of course there wf no saying what might happen aft] the war. Christmas Neckwea Did you ever hear of a man who had too many Ties? A Tlo is always a well choson Christmas gift for any man. Come to see our great Christmas Tlo display. We can show you as fine a selection of Sev- enty-flve-Cent Ties this year as over. Wo show many exclusive stylos. Tics you can find nowhtore else. 76c, S1.00. S1.2B, S1.BO StUst
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