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The Dally News has the largest olr- eulation of any daily newspaper in Canada in proportion to the population of Its home town. 2ft inn only paper In the~ Interior of British Columbia carrying ths -full service of tho Western Associated Press over its own leased Wire). VOL. 15 No. 309 NEL80N, B. C, WEDNESDAY MORNING, APRIL 11, 1917 GE Iff SEVERED B» BRAZIL Argentina Will Support Decision of U. S. MEXICO AND CR LE Will KEEP NEUTRAL Other Southern Republics, However, Likely to Join in War (By Daily News Leased Wire.) RIO JANEIRO, April 10.—At a cabinet council today it was decided that Brazil should sever her relatione with Germany. f-t-ONDON, April 10.—Router's Rio Janeiro correspondent announces that Brazil has severed relations with Germany. Brazilian interests in Germsny will be taken over by Switzerland, the correspondent adds. Argentina Also in War BUENOS AYRES, April 10.— The government issued a declaration late thia evening announcing that it supported the position of the United States in reference to Germany. (By Daily Nows Loused Wire.) WASHINGTON, April 10.—Much of the uncertainty as to Latin America's attitude in the war between the United States and Germany was cleared away ■ today by definite advices that Chile and Mexico will remain neutral and Increasing Indications that Brazil, Peru and Guatemala will join Cuba and Panama on the side of tho United States and her allies. Tho decision of Chile, the first of the South American republics to announce her neutrality, caused some surprise unions otfi cials here. In many quarters It had been oxpected that sho eventually would break with the Berlin govern inent, but would postpone her decision until advised definitely of the courso of Argentina and Brar.ll, the other members of the Influential A, B. C. group in South America. What effect hor stand will havo on the smaller nationB of the continent is a matter of muoli speculation, par tlctilarly as there are Indications also that Argentina will take a place among the neutrals. Reports that General C'arranza was softening to a distinct pro-American attitude havo not been credited by officials here and neither have thoy believed widely circulated stories that he was preparing to ally himself openly with Germany. Information as to his decision reached tho state department Informally today and a proclamation of neutrality Is expected after the Mexican congress meets April IB. Little Doubt About Brazil's Course. Official confirmation of Brazil's break -with Germany still wus lacking tonight at tho state department and the Brazilian embassy, but officials believe thero Is no doubt that the authorities at Rio Janeiro have definitely decided for war. As the largest South American nation, Brazil's Influence on the other republics of the new world is expected to be second only to that of the United States. Officials here profess to be ignorant of the purpose of Peru as announced in press reports, in Bending a naval officer to Washington "on'a special mission,'' but It was taken ns a sign that opinion in that (Continued on Page Two.) FOOD IIS OCCUR IN GERMAN TOWNS Are of Serious Nature—Military Ordered to Fire Upon Crowds Without Warning. (Hy Daily News Leased Wire.) LONDON, April 10.—A despatch to the Exchange Telegraph company from The Hague says: "Serious food riots occurred in Dus- solfdorf on Sunday. A crowd of women, composed mostly of the wives and daughters of munitions worjiers. paraded the streets shouting, 'Give Us bread,' smashing windows and singing revolutionary songs. Among tho crowd were five members of the land- aturm in uniforms. The police used their swords against them injuring several of the women. Five persons were arrested. "Reports of similar outbreaks have been received here from Frefeld, Du resburg, Bellfeld, Harmon and Elber feld. The military commanders in the two lattors towns have issued orders that in the future the soldiers shall use their firearms against rioters without previously warning them." IKS AGAIN BEATEN BY ALLIED EDUCES Russians Capture Village and British Take Two Positions and Over 200 Prisoners. (By Associated Press.) LONDON, April 10.—Again the British and Kussian forces report successes over the Turks in Mesopotamia and along the Caucasus front. The Russians operating against the Ottomans tn Mesopotamia from the Khan- ikan district near the Persian -Mesopo- tamlan frontier, haVo captured the village of Klzil Robat, 80 miles northeast of Bagdad, and to the north of this region have driven back the Turks in the district of Baneh, which lies 100 miles east of Mosul. Fifty miles northwest of Bagdad the British troops have captured the villages of Beled and Herbe from the Turks, and made prisoners of nine officers and 200 men. Two machine guns and railway material were taken by the British. BIG GUN ON LINER SCARES SUB. CREW Germans Hastily Abandon Attack on Ausonia and Torpedo Defenseless Ship Instead. NEW YORK, April' 10.—Sight of a six-inch gun on the stern of the Cu- narder Ausonia trained on them as they wore about to discharge a torpedo to • sink her caused the crew of Hie German submarine to change their minds and flee out of harm's way, according to officers of the vessel which docked hero today. However, the submarine found another victim nearby and the Ausonla's passengers saw an unknown freighter suffer Hie late their ship had just escaped. CANADIAN TROOPS ARE PRAISED BY PREMIER (Canadian Associated Press.) LONDON; April 10.—The message sent by Premier Borden to Sir Julian Byng, commander of the Canadian troops in France, this morning, reads: "My colleagues and I send our warmest congratulations on the splendid success won yesterday by the Canadian forces. With deepest interest and pride I read this morning the stirring story of their advance and learned that they had captured and occupied the strongly fortified positions which I saw on my recent visit to France, I hope you will convey to the forces under your command the intense appreciation of the Canadian people, whose pride in the record of their forces will be greatly intensified by this new arid glorious achievement." FUND OPENED] FOR SUFFERERS Aid Asked for Relatives of Miners Killed TRUSTEES AT FERNIE WILL BE APPOINTED Practical Sympathy Given Dependents by B. C. Government RUSSIANS GAIN ON CAUCASUS FRONT PETROGRAD, April 10.—The occupation of Kyzylrabat by Russian forces was announced in an official statement from the Caucasus front today. STRIKE MOVEMENT IN RUSSIA ARRESTED Increasing Number of Men Return to Work—Menace to Army Regarded as Over. (By Dully News Leusod Wire.) PETROdltAD, via London, April 10. ■—"Russia's national watchword must be union, front and rear." This declaration was made today by M. Tcholdz, Socialist member of the duma und president of the executive of the councilor workmen and soldiers' deputies, as'Tic mado special reference to the widespread strlko movement, whloh until the last few days appeared to threaten the supply of Russia's army < and civilian population. In order to investigate tho ularming reports of the failure of the output, the extravagant demands and threatened violence of tho workmen, the Associated Press correspondent mado the rounds of the labor organizations and the important Narva factory quarter, boginlng .with the headqunrtors of tho council of workmen and Hotdlers' depu- jtles, where'M. Bokolvsky, a duma member of the council, mnde the following statement: "The conflicts are being ulluyod und tho number of men ut work is stendlly increasing'. All recognized labor organizations, oil)- council, tho official jjpcla| Democratic ourty und the duma labor commission are doing their best to prevent trouble, "As a rosult, In largo private factories, the trouble with the men has been settled or is being settled; ln the small private workshops, which are outsido tho employers' organizations, the eight hour day hus been refused the men and tltci'cfot'o strikes ure general. The largo state workshops present the hardest problems. Formerly these shops were subjected to despotism und militnry violence und strikers wore punished by being sent to tho float. The directors ut first found it hard to accept tho new conditions but they have now granted tho eight hour day and the men nre returning to work. Cases of Violence .Isolated. 'All the labor organizations express themselves ns being opposed to undisciplined Individual strikes. We have now in operation a complete system of conciliation courts and recognize no strike, whose decisions are being loyally accepted. The reported cases of violence and extravagant demands for wages and holidays are isoluted; thoy have not beon recognized by the men's organizations und ln most cases wero due to the Instlgntlon of outsiders, who have nuthlng in common with genuine labor. We expect a speedy roturn to normal conditions," (By Dully News Leased Wire.) I'ERNIG, U. c., April 10.—The members of Fernie Miners' union ut a special mass meeting heard rend messagos of condolence from Premier Brewster, Minister of Mines Sloan, M. A. Mac donald, attorney-general; A. I. Fisher, the- city council, the joint conference committee of operators and miners in session at Culgury, if. p. Nnylor, pros- Went of the British Columbia Federation of Labor, and many other labor organizations nnd prlvuto Individuals, In connection with the disaster at the Coal Creek mine. The members of the government hnd intimated that the resources of the province will be placed at the disposal of the sufferers from the disaster and the loenl government agent hus been authorized to render whutcver aid is required. John P. White, president of the International Mine Workers' organization, also conveyed tho Information thnt un appropriation of 51000 for immediate relief of dependents hud been mnde. The meeting, after attending to some details In connection with the local situation, passed a vote of appreciation for the sympathies extended, und a rising vote of condolence for the departed brothers was recorded. No More Bodies Found. Exploration parties havo ndvnnccd a tolul of 8000 feet, but no more bodies hnve licon found. There is still 2000 feet to be penetrated beforo the working face is reached und heavy covings obstruct every Inch of the way. As ti result of the explosion in No. 3 mine ut Coal Creek last Thursday 34 miners, most of them married mon with large families, lost their lives. A large number of widows and orphans have thereby been suddenly deprived of their bread winners nnd great-distress will be caused to tho dependents unless money is forthcoming for their assistance. To help take cure of theso dependents n fund Is being raised to be known as the Coal Creek collieries explosion fund. Tho trustees will bo appointed by Gladstone local union, No. 2314, United Mine Workers ot America, who will have charge of the fund and control Its distribution. Subscriptions will bo received by the Imporlul Bunk ef Canada; Fernie, B. C. 112 LOSE IMS 121 Injured in Disaster at Munitions Plant VICTIMS ARE MOSTLY WOMEN AND G RES Shrapnel Building at Eddy- stone Wrecked—Fire Adds to Horrors I STRIKES MINE Passengers Taken off by Nearby Ships —Damage Not Serious—Vessel Reaches Liverpool. (By Dully Newa Leased Wire.) LONDON, April 10.—The American line steamer New York, hound from New York fur Liverpool, struck a mine last night when nearing her destination. The explosion occurred on the port, how of tho ship and distress signals were immediately sent out. Nearby ships went to the aid of the liner and all her passengers wero taken off and brought to the landing stage liero. It was found that tho damage which wa« confined to the forepart ot the liner, waa not serious nnd the New York was able to make her way to dock under her own steam. The vessel had shipped some water hut her appearance aa she came Into the river suggested nothing more than that she wns heavily laden. When the Now York was warped Into her dock and moored a large, gang of dock workers at once begun to discharge the cargo an to enable the steamer to go into drydock as early as possible, (By Daily News Leased Wire.) CHESTER, Pa., April 10.—One nun dred and twelve persons, most of them women and girls, arc> known to have lost their lives, and 121 were injured by a scries of explosions today in tho shrapnel building of the Eddystono ammunition corporation at Eddy stone, one mile from Chester. Many of the injured were mortally hurt, and it is feared the final death list will reach 150, while others probably will be maimed for life. How any of the 300 or more employees in tiie building, in which were stored approximately 30,000 shells, escaped Is almost beyond conception, as there was scarcely a fragment of the structure left intuct. Fire added to the horror and most of tbe bodies wero so badly charred that identification was impossible. In the absence of any official statement many theories as to the cause of the disaster, one of the worst ever experienced in this section, were advanced. Rumors of plots and arrests of persons both Inside and outsido of the plant were numerous, but ull lacked confirmation. Shrapnel Placed Near Radiator. Philadelphia detectives were sent to Chester soon after the explosion on a rumor that it was the result of a plot. After spending several hours investigating they reported that they had learned from officials of tho corporation, who had made an investigation, that a quantity of shrapnel had been placed near a radiator and tho heat might easily have exploded it. Their opinion is that tiie explosion was purely accidental, and they scout the suggestion that it was the result of a plot. A canvass of the police stations in tho vicinity and inquiries among officials of the company failed to reveal thut any arrests hud been made. The explosion, which was felt in Philadelphia, 15 miles distant, occurred about 10 o'clock In what is known as tbe 10-F.F, building, a two- storey structure, 75 by 300 feet. In this building time fuses were prepared, more than 80 por cent of the workers being women and girls. Probably 50 men and boys wero in tho building at tbe time of the explosion and the majority of them escaped. Town Darkened by Smoke. Great excitement followed the explosion. A heavy pall of smoke darkened the entire town, which has a population of 5000. This was soon lightened by the flames from the burning build ing. Rescue squads composed of other employees at the plant were quickly formed, and a call for assistance was sent to Philadelphia and other nearby points. The entire Chester fire depart mont responded and ambulances from Philadelphia and ('heater were soon at the scene. Bodies Removed. Fifteen minutes after the explosion the bodies of the dead and injured were being carried out. They wore placed in any conveyance that happened to be at hand. Some wore taken to the morgue and hospitals in grocers' wagons and butcher carts, while others were placed In motor cars. Several bodies wero fished out of the marshes 200 yards from the building and it is feared that others may have been blown into the river, still farther away. All wero severely mutilated and many were numed beyond recognition. The financial toss as the result of tiie explosion is placed at less than $25,000, not including the ammunition destroyed. Work will be resumed tomorrow in all departments except the box, packing and base charging departments. All departments will be in full operation by April 24, ncaording to an official statement mnde by the cun- (CoiUlrmea od Page Two,) '111 DONE. CANADA" SAYS (I.S. PAPER Glowing Tribute Paid by New York Tribune to Canadians for Splendid Victory at Vimy. (By Dally News Leased Wire.) NEW YORK, April 10.—In a lengthy editorial under the caption "Well Done, Canada," the New York Tribune this morning says: "Every American will feel a thrill of admiration and a touch of honest envy at tho achievements of tiie Canadian troops about Arras on Sunday and the following day. "The glory of tbe Canadian fight nt the Ypres salient has been too little appreciated on our side of the fron tier. Rarely in history have troops, volunteer troops, suddenly exposed to a flank attack through no fault of their own, but by the collapse of their neighbors, had to bear a more terrific blow than that which followed tlio first gas attack. Yet in the confusion, assailed by the appalling poison of German gas the Canadian volunteers stood and died as the British regulars had stood and died In the greater bat tie of Ypres of 1914. "And .now the Canadians have swept the famous Vimy ridge, which halted the French veterans of Foch, and prov ed too great an obstacle for the genius of the greatest offensive fighter that France has yet produced in the war. After long months of waiting the Canadians have had their hour. Thoy have hud a chance to avenge their comrades, crucified by German brutes ln Flanders; they have had the opportunity to write the name of Canada on the war map of Europe and their Imprint will be remembered in Germany quite as much as ln America. "We shall know later at what price this achievement was accomplished, but no price will be too high and for Canada this day of victory will have a lasting value. For Canada, too, its valuo will be less than for the British Empire. "Nearly three quarters of a million of Canadian and Australian troops have responded to the call of the British Empire, more than half of them wearing the Canadian maple leaf. Ger. man plotting, German scheming, the wise plans of tho professors on paper and of the German soldiers on tho map have been answered In the only fashion in which it Is possible to speak to Germans now." What Canadian Victory Means, •'Americans will feel a certain envy In the thought that Canada lias outdistanced us in reaching the battle line, which is the frontier of our common civilization. Wo shall take what comfort we may from the knowledge that among the Canadian forces are considerable contingents of citizens of the United States, an unofficial vanguard, we shall trust, of that American army which is duo in the course of timo to take its place along the French front. They are serving in worthy company. "No praise of Canadian achievements can bo exclusive. From the plains and from the mountains, from the cities and from the prairies Canada has poured out her thousands and her hundreds of thousands; she has sent across the ocean an army greater than Napoleon ever commanded on any battle field; hor volunteer regiments have shown that same stubborn and tenacious quality which is the glory of the British army. "Canada's sons have won for liberty not merely a few square miles of French territory, but a victory which (Continued on Page Two.) Advance Little Short of Miraculous— Canadians Clear Vimy Ridgo of All Germans. (By Da ly NewB Leased Wire.) WITH TIE BRITISH) ARMIES IN FRANCE, ilia London, April 10.—From a staff co-respondent of the Associated Press.-~The British swept east of Arras todaj, turned the northern pivot of the fanous Hlndenburg line and large force* of British troops tonight were pressing far beyond the top of that German barrier, which was pro- peared afte- endless months of labor. The manner in which the British havo advanced over scores of German trenches, vhich the Germans must have boiler id would protect them indefinitely, has been little short of miraculous. Thi Germans themselves havo been amaztd at the audacity of tho attackers, end have surrendered with an air of complete mystification. The success of the attack launched Monday nisht ngainst some of the strongest sections of the German lines on the entire western front seems to prove the fact that the artillery has finally solved the problem of entrenched warfare. It has taken months and years of preparation, but when tho guns were 'inally massed against the German front they hammered it Into submission. Now tho top of tho line has crossed north of Arras and it is being attacted along tbe entire distance. Intrepid Airmen Busy. The meaning of the airplane activity last wc(k, when tho British fllors deliberately set out to clear the air of Germans, hts been revealed in the new attacks. Today the intrepid airmen were coverii g the advance everywhere, keeping the troops advised of enomy movements and enabling the British artillery to thell every area where concentrations appeared to be taking place. Todry was anything but Ideal for flying. It wus windy from sunrise to sunset nnd furious snow squalls were in the air at half hour intervals. During tbes! the machines were completely submerged by a snow barrage. Tonight tie Canadians triumphantly announced t tat the famous Vimy ridge had been cleared of all Germans. Vimy ridge has be in this war n a historic battle ground The country on either side Is dotteii with graveyards in which Ho tens of thousands of French and, German soldiers who gave up thol lives iu the hold this p-sltion. The British, too, have tasted battles tiler fight either to take or to the bitterness of the and the Canadians have been holding on lo a slender position on the western slope all winter by the dlsplay^of tie most tenacious courage. In connect on with the new offensive, it was detenlined thnt Vimy must fall. Tho ridge joint positions have been hammered by an incessant bombardment of 10 (lays and nights, when on Monday at dawn the Canadians climbed out of their trenches and began moving toward the top of it. Now They fought their way from the foot to the crest tber slope n emy remain Dominate Enemy. ijeforo midafternoon Mould now dominate the en- ther elope aid now dominate the on- ng in the Douat plains. IS GLORIOUS START OE NEW OFFENSIVE Sir Robert Borden Speaks Enthusiastically of Great Victory on Western Front. (By Canadian Associated Press.) LONDON, April 10—Sir Robert Borden tonight gave the Canadian Associated Press the following message concerning the latest operations in Franco: "The great victory just won is the glorious beginning of a renewed offensive undertaken by the British forces. It is of special interest to mo as four weeks ago I looked out on Vimy ridge, realized from what I saw, and more especially from what 1 was told, the strength of this position and the tremendous task which lay before tho Canadians Hi undertaking to carry it. "All Canada will bo thrilled with piido at this glorious achievement of our forces. With equal pride have wc heard the news of the splendid success which lias attended the efforts of all the British forces. "When I was In Franco Sir Douglas Haig asked me to visit the battle fields of the Somme in order that I might realize what had been accomplished. After my visit I came back convinced thnt the men who had captured the positions which I then saw in our oe- eupani-y could not be stayed in their next great advance," Vimy wns one of the vaunted German field fortresses nnd the British find it difficult tip imagine any "strategical reasons" which would call for giving it up. More than 3000 Germans in the Vimy garrison, including 100 officers, fell Into the Canadians' hands beforo sunset Monday night. The Canadians did not for a moment underestimate the seriousness of tho task bef>re them in taking Vimy. They know t mt the artillery had paved the way to iuccess, but were frankly surprised wien thoy saw what tho guns had actually accomplished. They (Contb Hurl Foe Back in Spite of Fierce Aesistance uod on Page Two.) HOOPS AGAIN CONSP CUOUS Hun Lines Penetrated to Distance of from Two to •Six Miles (By Associated Press.) "On to the Cambrai-Douai line," evidently is the slogan of the British forces fighting in France. Despite strong resistance by the Germans and the added handicap of a heavy snowstorm, King George's troops, notably among them the Canadians, have again hit the German line hard at several points for good gains along the front from Vimy southward and also to the west of Cambrai. Five miles east of Arras the British have reached the suburbs ef Monchy-le-Prex, and northeast ef Arras have cleared out the Huns from the village of Farbus and the Farbus wood, while to the immediate north of this sector the Canadians in hard fighting took additional important positions on the famous Vimy ridge and captured prisoners and machine guns. Ten miles west of Cambrai the British havo established their line to the north of the village of the village of Louverval, Germans Suffer Enormous Losses In the two days of fighting along the front from Lens to the southeast of Arras, the Germans have suffered enormous losses in men and guns. More than 11,000 prisoners, among thorn 235 officers, have been taken and 100 guns, €0 trench mortars and 163 machine guns have fallen into the hands of the British. Some of the larger guns are of 8-inch caliber. The advance of the British over the entire front has been made to a depth of from two to six miles, the penetration being greatest east and southeast of Arras. The Berlin official communication admits that two German divisions in the fighting near Arras Monday suffered "considerable losses" in stubbornly resisting superior forces. It admits also that the British succeeded In penetrating German positions, but says that they did not break through the line. On that part of the line held by the French bombardments continue at various points. No infantry engagement has taken place. Prisoners May Number 15,000. WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES AFIELD, April 10.—There is ovtry reason to believe that by tonight the great British smash will have yielded Field Marshal Haig 15,000 prisoners and between 50 and 100 guns. The driving force of the groat offensive was undiminished today, even with bitter opposition from the enemy. (By Dnily News Leased Wire.) LONDON, April 10.—In the face o£ heavy snowstorms and In places strong resistance by tiie Germans, the British have pushed their lines as far as Mon- chy-el-Prex, five miles cast of Arras, (Continued on Page Two.) EVEN TOUGH BARBARIANS [YIELD^TO CANADIANS LONDON few Canadia*ji havo arrived Those who Either Knocked Silly by Artillery or Have Clanged Their Outlook on Warfare. (By Canadian Associated Press.) April 10.—Comparatively wounded from Vimy so far. know the area of tho lat est success, tr rather whoro the opening scenes hjive been staged, are marveling at the number of prisoners secured. Eleven thousand havo already been accounted for, which is nearly rive times at many as wero taken In the first two days of the Somme offensive last Jjaly. Moreover, tho oppo nents of the Canadians in Monday's engagement Ivere the Bavarians, the most stubbor my's side. "We never riun holding kamerade,' d ?er tonight that, either i fighters on all the encased to find the Bava- ip his hands and orylng ■I'lured a Canadian offl- Thore seems little doubt n- artillery fire knocked the enemy sll y to a man or else thelrj morale has steadily declined all winter. Perhaps both circumstances have caused the Bavarian to change his outlook on warfare." Other Canadians arc inclined to attribute the crushing character of tho Bavarian collapso mainly to the artillery work. "Tho big guns wore wheel to wheel," declared ono authority. Tonight's Star says: "Tried solely by tho test of prisoners the victory Is crushing. Measured on the map It la also tremendous, for tho Canadians captured Vimy ridge, which Is the hlugo of the Hlndenburg line. It la evident Hindenburg's rotreat has not doranged ilaig's plans. Ho has grimly carried out his matured schome on the way he fixed upon long beforo the German retreat began." The Canadian Associated Press Is able to vouch for tho Interesting fact that Gen. Byng, ln the earlier stages of tho war and before he assumed Canadian command, was In command of tho English troops which wore teu holding the Vimy ridge line,**,, ^^^j PAGE TWO THE DAILY NEWS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 1917. Leading Hotels of the West Whoro tha Traveling Publio May Obtain Superior Accommodation. THE HUME A la Carte Table d'Hote OEORGE BENWELL, Prop. Special Daily Lunch, 50c. „ HUME—P. A. Starkey, P. A. Hanna, W. .1. Meagher, Miss Cawley, City; 3118s M. 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Official advices from Oaulemnln left little doubt that the proclamation of martial law was a preliminary to break witli Germany. Under suspension of the civil law Gantemala can take drastic steps In controlling what might otherwise be a serious situation presented by tho large German population. It Is assumed ns a neutral. Ihe .Uexl. can government will take such steps as It Is able to protect tho oil fields supplying a considerable part of tho fuel oil used by the British fleet. A great part of that field Is now within Carranza's control but Manuel Pa- laez. the revolutionist, controlling j long strip of territory south of Turn- Pico, has gained the confidence of tho oil operators by his policy of guarding tho big -wells against any aggression of enemy aliens. An Incident that lias caused curl oslty and some anxiety at the slate do imrtmcnt wns the taking over by the Mexican government two weeks ago of the British-owned Mexican railway between Vera Cruz and Mexico City. No explanation has been given but con tinued Investigation by tiie department has failed to show any German influence behind the movement or success for the German agents working to se< cure the support of the Mexican gov. eminent. It is regarded as possible, however, though not probable, that some headway may have been made by tiie German agents witli Villa and tho other revolutionary chiefs, increased activity of rebel chiefs being realized, might render wry difficult Carranza's maintenance of neutrality. Grand Centra! Bote! OPPOSITE POSTOFFICE AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN PLANS J. A. ERICKSON, Prop. GRAND CENTRAL—William Elglo, Taghum; S. Hunter and family, Kuslo; Anton Vnnisklc, Charles [hos, Fernie: Allan Slucdonnoll, Konniagum Falls. New Grand Hotel STEAM HEATED Hot and Cold Water in Every Room American and European Plans XKW GRAND — Nelson Hcdcn, Three forks. Nelson House European Plan. W. A. WARD, Prop. CAFE—Open Day and Night—BAR Merchants' Lunch, 12 to 2 Phone 97. P. 0. Box 597 • NELSON—J. c srites, Marcus; X E.' Pierce. Centrevlllc; F. l*\ Bauer, Alvuh Dick. Chlnii Bend; T. Oley Gordon. Grand Forks; William Harms, Renata; P. A brums, Renata, Hotel Castlegar CASTLEGAR, B. C. ' W. H. GAGE, Prop. Overland train to coast leaves here daily at 8:50 a. m. Excellent accommodation for drummers, Nice place to spcud a weekend. Bates, $2.00 and $2.50 per day. American plan. WORKS BLOWN UP; 112 LOOSE LIVES (Continued from Page (tne.) corn. .More than 10,000 persons aro employed at the plant. iu a signed statement Samuel Vnucklaln, president of the KiUlyslone Munition corporation, laic tonight said: "Regarding the terrible catastrophe which occurred ;ti Eddystono today, wc arc unable to account for It in any way other than the act of some maliciously inclined person or persons." Suspects Arrested Two Miispeets were arreBted late toy night In connection with the explosion. The prisoners are Samuel Cohen, 2', years old. who gave an address in Philadelphia, ami his lather, who Is described as being between r»0 and 55 years old. It is said the older man was well supplied with money und that neither is an American. Papers found on one of them, it in suid, were incriminating. CAPT. J. DUFF STUART KILLED IN AIR FIGHT On His Second Day in France Gave Battle to a Couple of Hun Machines. illy Dally News Leased Wire.) VANCOUVER, April 10—Captain .lames Duff Stuart, son of the military commundor in Victoria and Vancouver, has linen killed in France, He left here with an Infantry regiment, hut transferred to the Royal Flying corps, nn his second day in Franco he not Into an air flghl with two Hun machines and when his machine fell both he and his pilot were killed. He was a graduate of Kingston military college, and a native son of Vancouver, GIRLS! GIRLS! TRY IT! STOP DANDRUFF AND flFYMR HAIR AMERICAN SCIENTISTS HONOR SIR E. SHACKLETON (LJy Dally News heased Wire.) saw YORK, April 30.—air Ernest Sbucklcton. tiie Antarctic explorer, it ■was announced today, has been elected to' the honorary fellowship of tho American Museum of Natural History, the highest, scientific honor which the institution has to bestow. This ia in recognition of his Antarctic explorations and his efforts in rescuing tho members of his party. Sir Ernest he- comes the ninth honorary mem her of the Amerlcnn museum. Hair stops falling: out and gets thick, wavy, strong and beautiful! Your hair bucomcH light, wavy, fluffy, nbunduut and appeurs as soft, lustrous* and beautiful as a young gill's after a "Dandorlne hair cleanse." Just try this—moisten a cloth with a Ilttlo Dundcrine and carefully draw It through your hair, taking one small strand at a time. This will cleanse the hair of dust, dirt and excessive oil and In just a few moments you have doubled the beauty of your Wilr. Resides beautifying the hulr at once Dunderine dissolves every particle of dandruff; cleanses, purifies and Invigorates the scalp, forever stopping itching and falling hair. But what will please you most will bo after u low weeks' use when you will actually see new hair—fine and downy at first—yes—but really new hair growing all over the scalp. If you care for pretty, soft hair and lots of it surely get a US-cent bottle of Knowlton's Dandertne from any drug- rist or toilet counter and jiiHt try It. Afternoon Summary Bright Flashes from YmUkU/i Ttltgraph Service to Ih* Afternoon Paptra LONDON, April 10—British have made a further advance north of Bagdad, the war office announces. They have captured tho Balad station on the Bagdad-Samara railway and the town of Herbe. It is also announced that Turkish troops in Mesoptamia apparently arc preparing a converging movement against the British between the Adhcm and Diala rivers while attempting to hold tho Russians on the upper regions of the Dlala. Many Killed in Explosion CHESTER, Pa., April 10.—A terrific explosion at the great plant of the Eddystone ammunition corporation at Eddystono, pa,, one mile from this city is reported to hjive killed from 125 to 250 persons and injured at least 300 nfore. A railway official asserts that nearly 300 were killed, but this estimate cannot be confirmed. Turks Stilt Retreating PETROGRAD, April 10.—Russian troops of the northern army in Persia are again on the march Into Mesop- tamia from Baneh, just south of the latitude of Mosul, according to today's war offlee statement. The Turks have been driven out of the defenses they had been holding there for some time and the Russian offensive is being continued. .Southwest of Khanlkin the southern column which recently effected a junction with the British from Bagdad, has occupied Kix.il Robat 80 miles northeast of Bagdad. Germany Admits It UERUN, April 10.—Army headquarters today reported that the battle near Arras continues. In stubbornly resisting the superiority of the enemy, adds the statement, two of our divisions suffered considerable losses. The British, continues the statement, succeeded in penetrating our positions on the roads radiating from Arras, but did not break through, Brazil Too. LONDON, April 10.—According to the Evening News, diplomatic relations between Brazil and Germany have been severed. One Diver a Day NEW YORK, April 10— According to information received here from persons returning from Europe, the British are destroying German submarines at the average rate of one a day since Feb. I. and latterly at an even higher rate. Germans profess tu be turning out a submarine a day, but British naval officers do not see how submarines, managed 'by competent crews, can be sent lo sea at this rate. Much Booty Taken LONDON, April 10.—The fighting on tbe British front in France continued throughout the night with the offensive gradually •■.Mending northward. there being fighting this morning in the direction of La Bassce. Some 150 officers are among the prisoners already taken, these Including five battalion commanders. Although forty guns captured is the official count thus far. the number Is expected to reach three figures, while quantities of trench mortars, bomb throwers, machine guns and ammunition have also been captured. The Germans destroyed great quantities of supplies at tbe last minute to prevent their capture. 9000 Huns Captured LONDON, April 10.—It was officially announced today that more than 90(a) Germans were taken prisoner in Monday's offensive of tbe British, in addition to over-10 guns. Heavy fighting occurred Monday night cm ihe northern end of the Vimy ridge, from which the Germans were driven; tho eastern slope was also cleared. Tho British have seized the village of Fam- poux and the neighboring defenses to the north and south of the Searpe river. The Germans made a slrong attack on a narrow front south of Ypres and reached the British suppori lines. They were driven from the British trenches by a eounler attack. Would Prohibit Distilling LEEDS, Eng„ April 10.—At a conference here of the independent labor party a resolution was unanimously adopteil calling on the government to prohibit absolutely the use of foodstuff in the manufacture of alcoholic liquors (luring the war. British Aviator Missing l.u.NDON, April 10.—Lieut. William Leofe Robinson. Hie first aviator to bring down a y.eppelin iu England, is reported missing. Further Advance ■AIMS. April 10.—A further advance was made south of the Olso by the French last night. King Congratulates Haig LONDON, April 10.—In a congratulatory message to Gen. Haig, British commander in France, King George says the whole Empire will rejoice at the news of Monday's successful operations, that Canada would be proud that the taking of the coveted Vimy bridge had fallen to the lot of her troops. WELL DONE CANADA, SAYS U. S. PAPER (Continued from Page One.) makes answer to the German idea that the world can be reconstructed without regard to the spirit of man, merely by material force. Our entrance Into the war should make a new bund between the Canadians and ourselves." FARM LOANS BOARD FOR ' MANITOBA APPOINTED I By Dully News Incased Wire.) WINNIPEG, April 10.—At u meeting of the cabinet council this afternoon the following were elected to the farm loans board: Chief commissioner, Lachlln McLean; secretary, A, R. Tomllnson, member representing the Union of Rural Municipalities; Mayor Macdonald Dauphin, member representing the grain growers; J. D. Wood, Oakville; and Fred C. Hamilton and Oeorge Anderson, representing the government. George A. Metcalfe was appointed to tho office of administrator of sueces- lon dues, BRIIH AM Hlf MANS IRD (Continued from Page One.) and made further important gains ou Vimy ridge. The official statement from British headquarters describing the operations now ln progress on the Arras-Lens line, report's tho capture up to this evening of 11,000 prisoners, including ■235 officers, more than one hundred guns, including heavy guns up to eight inches; 60 trench mortars and 163 machine guns. Tho text reads: "Our operations have been continued energetically today iu spite of heavy snowstorms and generally unfavorable weather. We have reached the outskirts of Monchy-lo-ri'rex, five miles east of Arras, and have cleared Farbus and Farbus wood. "Hard fighting occurred again thia afternoon on the northern end of Vimy ridge in which we gained further Important positions and took a number of prisoners and machine guns. "In the direction of Cambrai we ad vanced our line north of the villngo of Louverval. Such counter-attacks as the enemy attempted at different points along our front met with no success. "The number of prisoners taken since tbe opening of our attack Mon- day morning now numbers moro than 11,000, including 235 officers. We also captured over 100 guns, among them a number of heavy guns up to eight inches in caliber; 60 trench mortars and H\?, machine guns. "Our airplanes performed valuable work Monday In cooperation with our infantry and in a number of cases inflicted casualties upon a large stores station used by the enemy. "As a result of the air fighting three German airplanes were destroyed nnd four others were brought down. Ono of our machines Is missing." French Destroy Train PARIS, April 10.—Tonight's official statement reads: "South of tbe Oise the artillery on both sides was active, our batteries destructively shelling German organizations east or Couchy. South of the Allette river the enemy heavily bombarded our positions In the sector of Neuvllle-sur-Marglval. "On the left bunk of the Meuse, iu the direction of Belhlncourt, we caught under our artillery fire a, train, which was completely destroyed. "In the course of the latest aerial engagements, Sub-Lieut. Regnicr brought, down his fifth machine and Adjutant Douchy his sixth. "The Belgian statement reads: The Belgian artillery took to task various German groups which appeared before the Belgian from. The enemy batteries retaliated with quite spirited firing In the course of the afternoon." Berlin Says Attacks Fail. BERLIN, via London, April 10.—The evening official communication says: "British attacks delivered after strong artillery fire on the southern hank of the Searpe failed. On the Aisne front the lively artillery duel continues." PIVOF OF GERMAN UE S TURNED (Continued from Page one.) found hundreds of Germans holding up their bunds over the bodies of their fallen comrades and begging for something to eat. These men said they bad been cut off for days from alt supplies by the steadiness of the urtlllery fire. They could not retire and no relief supply columns Horn the rear ever reached tho neighborhood of where the shells had been falling in -continuous showers. Some of the stronger redoubts, manned by machine gun detachments In which were found men of the highest morale In the German army, resisted for several hours. But closing about them during the night the Canadians silence.I all resistance. Surrender Gladly. The final bombardment had sent most of the German defenders into the deepest of their dugouts and they did not dare venture out until Ihe British called upon them lo surrender, which they did precipitately. Among the officers taken on the ridge were seven lieutenants and also several due tors, who surrendered with all their staffs. Some of the officers were Inclined to be sulky, blaming their predicament upon failure of the supports to come up as promised. They were CANADIAN SOLDIER'S LETTER Says Dr. Cassell's Tablets Have Kept Him Fit Through Two Wan. Sapper A. Hartley of the A company Canadian engineers, whose home address is flue Trafalgar street, London, Ont., Is ono of many who havo written in praise of Dr. Cassell's Tablets. He says: "As u constant user of Dr. Cassell's Tablets, I would like to add my tostlmony to their value. 1 used them when 1 was In the South African war and, finding the benefit of them there, have taken them since whenever 1 felt run down. I always recommend them for I know that they do all that Is claimed for them. In my opinion they nre the best tonic anyone can take for loss of appetite, poorness of the blood or general weakness of the system." A free sample of Dr. Cassell's Tab* lets will be sent to you on receipt of 5 cents for mailing and packing. Address: Harold F. Ritchie A Co., Ltd., 10 McCaul street, Toronto, Dr. Cassell's Tablets arc the surest home remedy for dyspepsia, kidney trouble, sleeplessness, unaemlu, nervous ailments, nerve paralysis, palpitation and weakness In children, Specially valuable for nursing mothers find during the critical periods of life. Hold by druggists and storekeepers throughout Canada. Prices: One tube ;>o cents, six tubes for the price of five. He- ware of Imitations snld to contain liy- pophosphitcs. The composition of Dr. Cassoll's Tablets is known only to tho proprietors and no Imitation can ever be tho same. t Sole Proprietors: Dr. Cassell's Co., Ltd.. Manchester, Eng told that tho British artillery "had attended to .that." Others of the officers wero deeply depressed. Hundreds of prisoners taken were found lying in the assembly tunnels from which they had attempted to reach the front line, but could, not emerge on account of the shell fire. , British Casualties Light, LONDON, April 10.—Describing the extraordinary volume of activity developed in the Arras battle, Reutcr's correspondent at army headquarters says: "The constant stress of troops advancing throughout the day all along the front: betokens the weight the British aro throwing into the offensive. In ono village I encountered within a half hou* seven battalions, each headed by a band, marching as if to review instead of to battle. "The tanks have been in action nt various points, "An interesting incident was the enpture^f a pair of heavy howitzers mounted 'on the bank of the Searpe river by a cavalry squadron. They charged the gunners in fine old style, cutting down those who resisted, and they put the guns effectively out of action until they could be brought in, "On the whole, today has been devoted to consolidating the important gains of Monday, and clearing up tho spots which were still resisting. Our casualties thus far have been extremely light. Our airmen nre still baffled by the wintry weather." SUCCESS WAS WON A! EVERY POINT British Advance Described as the Most Successful Operation on Big Scale of War. LONDON, April 11.—Accumulating accounts of the battle of Arras impress the commentators here with the conviction that it probably was the most successful operation on a great scale yet carried out hy the British during the war, being the only one ln which every unit triumphantly obtained Its Immediate object. The correspondents compare the offensive on the Somme last July, by saying; "We failed on one-third of tho front attacked and on the other two-thirds ubtnlned a number of very important but imperfectly connected successes which it took some days to link Into a continuous advance. The prisoners on the first day were 11000 and after three days they numbered 4300, while the British casuuttles were exceedingly heavy. "On the oilier hand. Monday's ad- vance was complete and continuous. The attack was nowhere baffled and the casualties Vere proportionately so*- light that the head of the attacking force wus not materially blunted. Everything went in accordance with the program und with nice precision. The perfected tactical method practised at Verdun by the French last October-December and by the British on the Ancre and ut Arras—a method which enabled the strongest field fortress to bo captured with less loss to the attackers than to Ihe defenders— did not exist In Its present furtn in July. It is a new factor slowly brought Into birth, but of tremendous significance for fighting for occupied land." WE HAVE IN STOCK A LARGE SELECTION OP THE NEW STYLES, TASTEFULLY TRIMMED, • THE MATERIAL BEING EXTRA GOOD Prhe$$L25 up to $2.75 DUCKS AND DRILLS FOR MIDDY BLOUSES AND SKIRTS SHOWING THE NEW CHECKS AND STRIPES THESE ARE BEING GREATLY ADMIRED AND SHOULD PROVE VERY POPULAR 9 Blouses THE CALL FOR THE BETTER QUALITY BLOUSES IS VERY PRONOUNCED OUR NEW BLOUSES MEET THE DEMAND BOTH IN QUALITY AND PRICE AND SO FIND READY SALE SEE THESE IN VOILE, CHINA SILK AND CREPErDE-CHENE Smillie&Weir LADIES' WEAR SPECIALISTS SAHSFY WILSON Considers That Most Pressing Needs Now Are to Increase Supply of Food and Vessels (By Dally News Leased Wire.) WASHINGTON, April 10.—President. Wilson and his cabinet at today's meeting reviewed the many phases of war activities, found that every stop possible to equip the army ami navy and turn out munitions Is under way, ami decided that the most pressing needs of the nation now are to Increase tin- supply of foodstuffs and ocean-going vessels, and to raise sufficient money to finance America's part in the wur and make liberal loans lu the entente allies. For the present activities, the allies are represented to he well supplied with munitions and to have us many mon in the field as they can equip and feed under present conditions. Through a. coordination of the munitions Industry und the raising of a large army the United States will be in a push ion later to supply any need iu cither field. Members of the council of national defense, who are also members of the cabinet, hard been studying the best methods of aiding \n the defeat of Germany and they took tu the president word that the must pressing need of Europe was food nnd money. Therefore, the United States government will seek to supply those with whom It is making common cause with these necessaries. President Wilson personally appealed to farmers today through the National Agricultural society to mako It their patriotic duty to increase the food supply of the nation und Secretary Lane brought forward a plan for greatly Increasing the acreage under cultivation on public lands. Secretary McAdoo left the cabinet meeting early to appear before the members of the ways and means committee of the house regarding plans for issuing bonds totaling $"1,000,000,000 nnd Jii.OOO.oo 0,000 In treasury certificates, $3,000,000,000 of the bonds to bo lent to the entente allies. The bill for the Ihsiics will be introduced In the house Wednesday. The government already Is in possession of information that several of the allied nations wilt be glad to accept loans from the United States. Russia and France probably will bo among the first nations supplied. To quickly moot tho demand for ships, examination was begun of the condition of the German merchant ships iu American ports, which tho government plans to use.' It appeared probable that Major-Gen, George J. Goethuls, builder of the. Panama canal, would be placed In charge of the construction of the great fleet of 1000 woodon ships for the shipping board, In its consideration of ways of raising a large army and at the samo time keeping necessary Industries going at full speed, the administration has decided to consider separately the pro- PICK The Bottle King I pay for empty beer bottles, crown quarts, 40 cents a dozen; crown pints, 20 cents; whiskey, brandy, Canadian rye, Scotch Black and White, King George, imperial quarts, and all other plain bottles (six to the gallon), 25 cents a dozen. All bottles must be uncracked. I pay the freight charges. Paid for as soon as received. , E. Pick, Fernie Tenders Wanted Tenders will be received, by tho undersigned up to Monday, April Kith, for the construction of an additional septic tank at Balfour Military Sanatorium. Plans and specifications may be Heen at the Sanatorium office, Balfour, nnd it will be necessary for persons tendering to visit Balfour in person, as full information cannot be given by correspondence. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted, B. H. OLSON, (Capt.) . . Medical Superintendent. Tenders Wanted Sealed separate tenders will be received until Monday, April 23rd inst., for the different trades in connection with work to be done in Trinity Methodist Church. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. ALEX CARRIE. Architect PURB Guaranteed high class furs, nice selection kept in stock 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 skint. G. GLASER, Manufacturing Furrier, 116 Ward st.. Nelson. B. C. Phone 106 Houses FOR RENT: 1. Furnished house, 3 bedrooms, etc, good residential location, $!!!>. > 2. Two-story house, 3 bedrooms, etc., gas; very central, $20. 3. One and a half story house, 2 bedrooms, etc., newly renovated; close to Baker -street nud C. P. IL, C. W. APPLEYARD 505 Baker St. Phone 444 Cabaret Tea In Aid of the Cadets EAGLES HALL, SATURDAY, APRIL 21ST, FROM 3 TO 6 Tea and-Dancing 25c VAUDEVILLE SHOW IN EVENING 25c HIDES WE PAY TOP PRICES Green Cow and Steer Hides, 10c lb.; Green Bulls and Stags, 10c lb.; Green Calf |ikins, 20e lb.; Cupper, ltlc lb.; Brass, 12c lb.; Rubber, 1c lb. J.P.MORQAN PHONE 47 NELSON, B. C. ducllons of luxuries and the necessaries of life. II Is taken for granted that people will be willing to give up luxuries. In spite of the break in diplomatic relations with Austria, tbe government made no move today toward asking congress to declare that u state of war existed with that country and It was Indicated that no belligerent steps will be taken unless Austria moves first. Allies Well Supplied. WASHINGTON, April 10.—The entente allies nre well supplied with munitions and men for tneir immediate needs, tho administration has learned and, therefore, the immediate assistance to be rendered by the United States government will consist ln tho Bending of foodstuffs and money and in providing ships to convey food supplies to Europe. While there Is jioth- Ing to indicate that any of the entente allies are pressed for the need of anything, the council of.national de- Private Hospital LICENSED BY PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT. We give particular attention to all female trouble—home-like apartments (or ladies awaiting aceouchment. Highest references; reasonable terms: Inspection Invited. Mrs. Moore, Superintendent. THE HOME PRIVATE HOSPITAL Falls and Baker Sta.. Nelson, B. C. P. O. Box 772. Phone 372 for Appointment Moving THAT IS OUR BUSINESS If you contemplate moving gWo us a trial. Wc have a staff of courteous and efficient workmen who will look after your wants, West Transfer Co. PHONE 33 fense, after consideration of the problem recognizes the need for food and money more than anything else. In organizing the munitions Industry of tho United Stales for American uses, however, every effort will be mado to supply the entente allies with all tho arms und ammunition they re* quire. The placing of an embargo by Argentine on foodstuffs has lessened the supply for tho rest of the world and expected shortages In the United States have impressed the administration with tho necessity of doing everything possible to Increase the output of livestock und necessary grains. You may want to change your automobile, or your piano, or even your home- but you will never want to change the COFFEE, when once you taste the delectable flavour of Chase & Sanborn's "SEAL BRAND" COFFEE. la %, I end 2 pound tins. Whole—(round—pulverized—also fine {round lor Perooltlors. Never sold in bulk. 1112 3H3 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 1917. the daily; -news Mining and Markets •i*************** iiiniiiiin PRICE OF SI KIT YORK, 73 3-4 i' : .... Quoted on London Market at 36%— Copper and Spelter Quiet—Lead Prjces. . ' 8 (By BRily News Leased Wire.) 'NEW YORK, April 10.—Silver, 73%; li,ti.ohdon, 36%. j Copper quiet; electrolytic, spot and scdoiuXaunjleJ:, 33 lo 34; thlifd qunr- tor, 30 to 32. At London: Spot copper, £130: futures, JE13B 10s; electrolytic, £ 151. Spelter (quiet; spot, East St. Louis delivery, offered, 10. tend: St. Louis, 8.92%; New York, 9.;' Montrenl, 11.12; London, £30 10s. SPOKANE EXCHANGE CLOSED YESTERDAY Owing to the funeral of Mr. How .irth, a. prominent broker, there was no session, of the Spokane market: yesterday. Closing New York Curb. (Reported by St, Denis & Lawrence.) ' Canada Copper,'1 lfl-16—$2. Standard,, 11-16—13-1(1. Slocan Star, 20—30. MIN NG COMPANY ORMED IN NELSON Kootenay Consolidated Mines Secures Incorporation Papers—Capitalized at $1,000,000. A chnrter of Incorporation has been: obtained by a. company capitalized at] $1,000,000 composed of Nelson mining men, under the nnme of the Koote-! nay Consolidated Mines, Limited, with; its head office in tho city, for the pur.' pose of purchasing and operating' eer-' tain copper sold properties situated In the vicinity of Nelson, No information regarding the personnel of the company has yet been, mndo public, but it Is understood that, an organization meeting- will he held at; an early date, when the election of officers and other necessary business will be transacted prior to its active1 entry into the field of enterprise contemplated. feature of the.foreign exchango market. The new high record in; unfilled orders reported by the United States Steel corporation for March occasioned no surprise and failed to stimulate any demand for Industrial securities. Bonds were again irregular, the in-' ternntional or war group showing general strength while domestic issues, rails and Industrials made variable concessions. Total sales, par value, $8,480,000. Closing Prices. American Zinc 34 % American Smelting 98 Anaconda 78^ Butte r. 42 .Chile 22% C. P. JX. ,.., 158 Inspiration .56 Kennecott 42% Miami 41H Novada 22 Lead 55 Republic Iron 76% TJ. S. Steel 109% U. S. Steel preferred 117% Utah 109% MUCH WORK PLANNED ; OAf CORK-PROVINCE Development of Ore Bodies and construction of Mill to Be Begun at Once. Re- LOON LAKE COPPER '•.'• ,, ;EAflN8 $20,000 IN MARCH ,i tIic* 'Loon Lake Copper company, vyhich-shipped r,6fi tons of high t'i'ade copper ore to Trail In 1910 and S33 tinns in 1917 thus far. earned a net llroflt, of •420.0UO in the month of itVnrch. WINNIPEG WHEAT $2.08%. WINNIPEG, April 10.—"Wheat: May, 12.08%; .Inly, tl.04%'; October1, »1.71«. Oats: May, 67%; .Inly. 05%; Octo- lier, 69. .- . Finx: May, «2.81',i: .Inly, $2.84. i<££ HOUSES WE. HAVE FOR RENT 6-robrh house,, corner Victoria and Mbscphlnp; will, make reasonable repairs Inside to suit tenant.S20 5-room - furnished ■ cottage across lake; garden; for season..$100 4-ronm cottaRe, nine lots, nil ln fruit trees; oh -.car line Fttlr- vlew ...,■.'..'. ... $12.50 6-room house, Vernon street..$20 3-room cottage; garden; Falr- , .view.- ;* S7.00 6-room house, Ulg|i street. S7.50 5-room furnished cottage, Kalis street S18 St Denis■&, Lawrepc? fnonfifrW W'ardr8^'NelB0rf, B.C- II HEAVY ATJEW YORK Realization That War Will Yield But Moderate Profits Causes Liquidation in Munitions. (By Daily Mows leased Wire.) NEW YORK, April 10.—Measures already adopted by the federal government to prevent inflation of values were again an important factor in today's stock market, precipitating further liquidation and short selling of the better known war shares. An Increasing realization that war contracts will yield but moderate profits caused a general unloading of munitions and equipment issues*. Hails were the chief clement of strength, some high grade stocks scoring material gains in tho immediate session, hut these were very largely or wholly forfeited In the more urgent offerings of the last hour. Delaware & Hudson wns weak at all times making nn extreme recession of 8V1 points. United States Steel manifested more resistance than most other industrials, declining only 1% points to 108%, while Bethlehem Steel new stock fell r,& points to 123 with 2 to *l points for Crucible and Sloss-Sheffield Steel, Virginia Iron and Gulf Stntes Steel. Utilities-were inactive except for the gas issues, Ohio gas losing 3 points. Shippings were irregular at the outset, but strengthened in the latter dealings. Gains In rails wero limited to tho lenders, some of the secondary or inactive issues losing 1 to 3 points. Total sales of stocks 700,000 sharos. •jlAn* advance, in pHtei'ling exchange, :wlth cnbles quoted at the highest price In ulmust a year, was the outstanding The Consolidated Mining & Smelting Co. of Canada/Limited Offices, Smelting and Refining Department . ., ' ./ TRAIL, BRITISH COLUMBIA SMELTERS AND REFINERS Purchasers'of Gold,1 Silver, Ccppcr, Zinc and Lead Ores traiiTbrand pig"i.ead7bl'ubst6ne, COPPER'AND SPELTER NINES AND SMELTERS ' INSURE CONSTANT PRODUCTION BY U8INQ THE BEST BABBITT METALS HADE ACTUAL WORKING TESTS HAVE 8H0WNs Runs cool at 8500 R.P.M., withstanding pressure of 5300 lbs. to square inoh. "XXXX Nicker " Copper Hardened " "Special No. 1 » Runs cool at 3600 R.P.M., showing no compression under pressure of 18,000 lbs. to square inoh. Runs cool at all slower speeds, regardless of enormous pressure. Bearings of this metal under constant service at 550 R.P.M. are giving one user an average of 14 months' wear under the tremendous pressure of .185,000 lbs. All of These Grades Are Guaranteed to Give LONGER 8ERVICE Than Any Other Brands at Approximately the Same Prices "MADE IN B. C." BY GREAT WESTERN SMELTING & REFINING CO. VANCOUVER, B. C, BRANCH (The Largest White Metal Concern in the World.) TONE OF TRADING IS HEAVY AT MONTREAL (By Dally News I>nsed Wire.) MONTREAL, April 10—Tho resumption of trading on tho local stock ox- change today after a four day recess over Easter, was marked by general heaviness In tone but only a nominal volume of liquidation. Steel stocks finished with net losses of 2% to 2% points. Dominion Iron fluctuated between 633*a and 62% and closed at the low. Steel of Canada, Quoted ex.-divldend wns 2 lower, but closed ^ ahove the lowest at "61%. Scotia. Steel sold off 2% closing at 96%. Dealings In Iron arid Steel were about GOO shares In each stock. Detroit closed 2 lower at 116, 1000 shares changing hands at thnt figure. Other net losses for the day included 1 each for Canadian Car common and preferred nt 30 and 72 respectively, for Canadian General Klectrlc at 111 and Smelters at 30. Bridge sold off y2 to 133; Steamships % to 84 for preferred; Brompton, l'/j to 54; Maple Leaf 1% to 110 and Spanish river 1% to W&, Toronto Hallway was conspicuously weak, selling off to 84% or down 5 points from tho last previous quotation for a hoard lot. Brazilian and civic were fractionally lower at 44% and 81 respectively. Among tiie fow exceptions to the lower trend in prices were Ogllvie, 2V> higher at 140, and Shawlnigan 94 up nt 124. Canadian Locomotive finished % higher at 614*1, with that price bid for more slock at the close. The most active bond was the third war loan which was unchanged at 06% in transactions of board lot sizes. Total business for the day f-22G shares, $16,300 bonds, unlisted bonds, $21,600. WHEAT PRICES BREAK BUT REBOUND LATER General Ruih to Sell Produces Condition of Semi-panic—-Regulation of Prices Urged. (By Dally News Leased "Wire.) CHICAGO, III., April lO.—Vlolent breaks iu the grain and provision markets occurred today largely as the result of the call for government control of foodstuffs, hut before the day was at an end there had been a big re bound in prices owing to the stubborn maintenance of new high record prices on hogs. At the point of severest depression wheat sold off 5%, corn 5 and pork, $1.55. Wheat closed unsettled. running from 3 cents decline to 5je advance with May at $2.07 and July $1.82%, Oats closed % to % lower, and provisions closed 22 lo 57 cents lower. Although a demoralizing of prices began first In provisions and corn, it was only a matter of moments before wheat was reeling widely downgrade, A general rush to sell caught the wheat market devoid of any aggressive support and there was soon a condition of semi-pnnlc, with brokers overwhelmed by the flood of stop loss orders to un toad. The fact thut the head of one of the strongest houses on the street here had gone openly on record as urg ing immediate radical measures by the government to regulate prices formed for a time almost the Influence that received any attention. Nearly an hour elapsed before the selling fover abated. Then the sud den lightness of the volume of offerings becamo a source of fresh anxiety and there was a sharp rally thnt In some cases more than overcame the decline. Urgency of milling demand together with assertions that foreigners were buying tended to rally the wheat mar icet. Oats were neglected. The market, however, took the same course as other grains, within somewhat narrower limits. In tho excited downward swings of provisions, the fact was temporarily ignored that the hog market was not sharing in the goneral weakness. After liquidation had spent its chief force the Inflexibility of hog prices received ample notice, and there was again a brisk demand for provisions. Kusa Spelter Company Purchasers of All Classes of Zino Ores and Conoentratea Newton W. Emmons, Representative CREDIT FONCIER BUILDING VANCOUVER, B. C. Jhe Royal Bank of Canada INCORPORATED 18G9 Capital Authorized 125,000,000 Capital Paid Up 12,900,000 Reaarvt and Undivided Profit! 14,300,000 Total Assets 270,000,000 HEAD OFFICE, MONTREAL Sir H, S. HOLT, President; E. L, PEASE, Vice-President and Managing j Director; C. E. NE1LL, General Manager. j 880' BRANCHES IN CANADA AND NEWFOUNDLAND Branches throughout Cuba and In Porto Rico, Dominican Republic, Costa. Rica, Antlgtiu, Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Venezuela, Jamaica, Trinidad, British Guiana, British Honduras, and at London, England,- and New York City. ' • ■■' KOOTENAY DISTRICT BRANCHES Cranbrook— Nelson— I H. C. Seaman, Manager, F. A. Hanna, Manager. 1 Grand Forks— Rossland— O. A. Spink, Manager. A. W, Sprague, Manager. BUSINESS ACCOUNTS CARRIED UPON FAVORABLE TERMS SAVINGS DEPARTMENT AT ALL BRANCHES BUTTER MARKET GOOD. (By Dally News Leased Wire.) MONTREAL, April 10.—The demand for butter waa better ond a moderate amount of business was done. The trade in cheeao Is also commencing, there being some demand from exporters. Eggs quiet nnd steady. Cheese: Finest westerns, 24 to %', finest easterns,, 23 to %. Butter: Choicest creamery, 43; seconds, 40 to 41. Eggs: Fresh, 38; selected, 40. Pork: Heavy Canada short mess, 44 to 4(3; Canada short cut back, 42 to 43. Considerable development work will be carried out in the near future oh the Cork-Province property, which will Include the reconstruction of the mill and opening up of ore bodies, riccord-' Ing to the following Article fjiven to the Kaslo Kootennlan hy "W. 'E. Zwicky: Matters in regard to the raising of finances for development of the Cork- Province mine and mill improvement at that property have heen simmering for a considerable length of time-^-for a. period altogether too lengthy to suit the pnllence of W. Y..- Zwicky, the manager of the company, who almost single handed has beea fighting' a big battle against heavy odds during tho past year or more, to get the- mlno so shaped financially as to onnble Iho proporty to realize the true destiny that Us large ore bodies warrant., Much Spokane Money Comes In. The trouble last year,in raising the money so essential to the develop-: ment of the property was thnt the company tied Itself up in the matter of stock sales with a brokerage firm: exclusively, and was not itself free to undertake to raise capital on Its own hook. The brokerage, house that was to dispose of large chunks of the treasury stock, however,, failed to connect with the parties . having the coin to Invest, so thut the move In that direction proved disappointing.. As soon, however, as the compuny oh-; tallied a release from Its arrangement with the brokerage house, It has been able to begin moving things on; Its own account, with the result that within a few weeks ample money has been gathered In from treasury stock sales lo enable tbe company to make, definite announcement this week that all plans In regard to ,tho development of tbe property can now bo curried out. .Most of the new money invested Is cfimltiK from Spokane investors, and, according to a statement made by Mr. Zwicky, credit Is in a large measure due to II. E. M. Strickland of Hpokane, who has not only invested quite heavily himself in the stock, but has Induced scores of his acquaintances to invest quite extensively In tbe stock as well. There have also been some sales mude on the local, Nelson.and Vancouver markets as well. Mi1. Strickland was for many years secretary of the Spokane club, and while he himself Jias worked hard to get things moving in the right direction, Mr. Zwicky states that to the former Spokane club secretary is in a large measure due the. credit for thing having worked opt so favorably in such a sliprt time after the company was once' in, a position to carry on Its own stock selling. Conditions at Mine'. The Cork-Province mine consists of the amalgamation of two largo erntips of claims—the old Cork mine and the Province. On both of these the ore bodies are. large, but for the most part of low grade, as far ns the limited devolajiinerft and- sloping has shown; Hip ore presented somewhat difficult milling problems, tinder the milling practises hitherto in vogue; only one of the three ' known veins had heen .developed or worked upon lo any extent, and, owing to the nature of Ihe ground, this could only bo done at comparatively shallow depth. On the Province, milling wns out of the question until it was amalgamated into the company, unless the former owners of that property decided to install their own mill. The old Cork mill, however, waas Inefficient, in that It lost a considerable portion of the values, particularly In zinc. Proposed Development. With the Funds now on hand It is proposed to put down a shaft from a station on the main adit, which will hnve Its first level ISO feet below the adit. Any further development pn an extensive scale of the first I Black Pox) and the' second (Cork) leads are out of the question as far as orosscuttlng Is concerned, on account of the nature of the ground, as the present main tunnel is not so very far above the level of the south fork of Knslo creek. A shaft is therefore necessary to get down underneath the ground that has already heen sloped out, during the operations conducted on the Cork by the old French company ami latterly by the present company. In addition to the development to he carried on by sinking of the shaft, it is also proposed In drift eastward nn the Cork vein for several htltidred feet, in expectation of picking up a large body of ore that is believed to lie further on In tho (Province ground, and which is so stated to exist on the authority of tho Dominion geological survey. This, for the present, at least, wilt constitute the main mine development program. The mnlter of continuing the main adit on In the direction of the third (Superior) vein Is to be left to the future, and may be proceeded with when the work at the present time outlined is completed, Mill Improvement. With the object of ascertaining just what Is being done under nearly parallel conditions in the Coeiir d'AIenes Mr. wloky visited some of , the Idaho camps and paid particular attention to the milting practise now In vogue ln the Morning mine, at Mullnn, on which property the problem of concentration of the! ores Is slightly more difficult than at the Cork-Province. He found that' theories he hud previously formulated; with regard to Improvement In. the milling practice of the local property was being home out by the: years of experience that hud been In use at Mullun, and that his plans were all right. These, in the main, included much finer grinding than' hns hitherto been the case. This will necessitate the Installing first of all of one of the. most modern things In the tube mill line, und with this certuln other things that will be necessary to prevent a whole lot of the zinc from going off down the creek with the tailings, as has he*] the case hitherto. Remodel Mill. The remodeling of ut least four jigs will be part, of the mill improvement that is lo bo curried out, and It Is anticipated that us soon as all this Is completed, the Cork-Province will he In fine shape, with the development of the? mfrfc. as already outlined to maintain regular shipments for years to come, and ut the same time to carry on such other further development us mny be necessary to tho more extended life nf the mine. Although the first shaft section Is to be only 150 feel in depth, this will give plenty of sloping ground, as the floor of the present main level has ore for approximately 920 feet along the floor, the ore running from two to IB feet in width. This docs not take into account what may bo opened up us a result of further easterly drifting through the Province ground. The shaft will be a two compartment affair at first, but the timbers will be so well flamed as to enable a three-compartment shaft to be be put down without much additional expense, should future ore hoisting requirements make such a step necessary. Getting Ready to Start. Willi a. view to having Ihe proposed development, under way us soon as possible, and In order that there may he no lie up from Ihe road being blocked during the change from winter to summer conditions, a largo quantity of supplies Is being laid in and Is now in process of bcln^ raw- hided up to the mine from Zwicky. This will make It possible to sot a crew of men to work within a few days. Orders for the new milling equipment will be placed almost immediately, but as it will be some time until deliveries can be made, the work of Improving the concentrator cannot be got under way until next summer, but that, in any case, will be the best time of the year to tackle that sort of job. •evenue from earnings of railways and lake steumers available for dividend, ?24,398,144. After payment of all dividends declared for the half year, the surplus from earnings of railway and lake steamers la $13,GHG05. Special income for the half year after making allowances for contingent reserves. $6,415,352. STERLING EXCHANGE. (By Daily News Leased Wire.) NEW YORK, April 10.—Sterling exchange, 4.76 for demand. ,>T PAGE THREE 1 SEEDING STARTED IN THE PORTAGE DISTRICT (By Daily News Leased Wire.) PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE, Man., April 10.—The first report of seeding in the Portage district was received today. It will be some days before seeding will be general.. In some places there Is still snow on the ground, while in others it is drying up well. On the Portage plains It Is expected that harrowing can be started hy the end of the present week. CHICAGO STOCKYARDS. (By Dally News Leased Wire.) CHICAGO, 111., April 10.—Hogs: Receipts, 14,000; weak, 15 cents higher; top, 10.50, a new high record. Bulk, 18.10 to 16.35; light, 15.00 to 16.30; mixed, 15.80 to 1*6.40; heavy, 15,75 to 16.40; rough, 15.75 to 15.05; pigs, 11.75 to 14.85. Cattlo: Receipts, 5000; steady. No- tlve beef, 0,40 to 13.35; Blockers and feeders, 7.40 to 10,16; cows and heifers, 5.85 to 11.20. . Sheep: Receipts, 17,000; unsettled. Wethers, 10.00 to 13; ewes, 9,10 to 12.40J lunibs, 11,90 to 15.70. Mrs. Slack's Letter To Mothers of Delicate Children. Palmyra, Pa.—"My little girl had a chronic cough nnd wad so thin you could count her ribs and she had no appetite. Nothing we gave her seemed to help her, until one day Mrs. Heibert asked me to try Vinol and now she Is hungry all the time, her cough is gone she is stouter und has a more healthy color, I wish every mother who hns a delicate child would try vinol."— Mrs. Alfred Hlaclt. We guarantee Vlnal to make -delicate children healthy and strong. Rutherford Drug Co., Ltd., Nelson. Also at the best druggists in nil British Columbia towns, SxwoCSofve CURES SKIM AFFECTIONS One package prove* It. Sold and guaranteed by above Vinol druggist, STOCK PRICES ARE WELL MAINTAINED AT TORONTO Selling Orders in the Majority—Steel of Canada a Soft Spot- Drops 3%. (By Dally News Leased Wire.) TORONTO, April 10.—Selling orders appeared tobe*'iii the majority on the stock exchange here today. The fact that the United States developments occurred during tho holiday greatly lessened the effect which that event would have otherwise exercised over tho course of stock prices. Under the ircunistances the street considers thnt stocks held up remarkably well. Steel of < 'a nada was a sofl spot, selling down to 62 ex-dividend, a loss of {,%, which amounts to a loss of 2% after deducting the dividend. Dominion Iron * also weaker, yielding ground to Ql% after opening at 63&■ The close was ;it the low point for a loss of 3Vi from Inst week. Scotia Steel wus also lower, with a loss of 2 points to 97. Steamships common lost >{. point to B8%, while the second was more active nl 349i. Cement lost %, closing nl 03!i, wllh the closing bid at 03. The announcement oi a merger of tho Dominion Steel Foundry with the Hamilton Steel Wheel company created Interest. Foundry stock sold up to 1S2 in light trading. The wur loans were fairly active, with the second loun closing 'i higher at 86. The third loun came out at 9-S and'then reacted to 95% with dealings bunting to $10,300. C. P. R. HAS SURPLUS OF $13,684,505 Gross Earnings for the Half Year Ended December Amounted to $76,717,965. (Hy Dally News Loused Wire.) MONTREAL, April 10.—Results of operations of the Canadian Pacific Railway company for the half year ended December 31, last, were: Gross earnings from railway and lake and coastal steamers, $76,717,905; working expenses, $45,848,19(1; net earnings from railway, lake and coastal steamers, $80,874,705; deducted fixed charges. $5,182,551; surplus, $25,742,- 215; deduct contribution to pension fund, $200,000; deduct net earnings of coastal steamers, commercial telegraph and news department, transferred to special Income account, $1,144,071; net CORK PROVINCE I can supply nny part of 10,000 at the market, Telegraphic Quotations Received Daily by Wire. C. W. APPLEYARD, 505 Baker Street. Phone 444 PROTECT YOUR WAGES AND FAMILY By taking out a Sickness and Accident policy. This policy Is a straight promise to pay. No "Ifs und "Whereases." $1 per month upwards. PROTECT YOUR HOME By taking out a flro policy. Protection the Touchstone of Sucoeis. All claims settled at sight. Wo are first In Service—Prootifle—Stability j.H.Schofield&Co. TRAIL, B. C. The Prize Packet in the Mess Kit is WRIGLEYS The Flavour Lasts Made in Canada Sealed Tight Kepi Right Millions of bars supplied every month to the Army and Navy. Every bar means more power to our forces—at home and abroad. Send some in every letter and parcel to the Front. Small in cost, but big in benefit. Delicious—Antiseptic Cleanses mouth and teeth. Helps appetite and digestion. Refreshes, soothes and satisfies. WM. WRIGLF.Y, Jr. CO.. Ltd. WriiJley Bids., Toronto ! The Flavour Lasts I 5 W CM m* O&M Mines Company "THE Capit.il, $1,000,000.00 HERCULES OF MONTANA" Outstanding 750,000 Shares Par Value. $1.00 A MAMMOTH MINING ENTERPRISE MANAGED BY Frederick Keffer and Henry Johns The mttnngemont Is well known throughout British Columbia ns mining engineers of great ability evidenced by their wonderful development of the British Columbia Copper Company. Properly fully equipped and producing high grade silver, lead and zinc concentrates, ' Substantial dividends can he expected soon. Should earn between 5-10,000 nnd $50,000 monthly. Large ore reserves should yield Over ■$1,250,000 In profits. Present Market Price 50c Per Share PLACE ORDERS WITH 1'OUR BROKER OR DIRECT WITH US Irving Whitehouse Company INVESTMENT SECURITIES Marble Bank Building Davenport Hotel SPOKANE, WASHINGTON We Insure Everything Except the Hereafter. Through Service Vancouver AND Nelson Via Kettle Valley Railway Through Hope BLBCTHIC LiaHTKP--DRAWING HOOM—STANDARD SLEEPERS CAFE DINING CAB AND COACHES DIRECT CONNECTION AT VANCOUVER WITH STEAMER TO AND FROM VICTORIA AND SEATTLE Lv. Nelson. .7:40 a.m. Arr. Vancouver. .10:20 a.m. Victoria. .4:30 p.m. Tickets and Sleeper Reservations from any Aflent, or Write J. S. CARTER, D. P. A., Nelson, B. C. •BMHB f* PAGE POUR THE DAILY NEWS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 1917. THE DAILY NEWS Published every morning except (Sunday by tbe News Publishing Company, Limited, Nelson, B, c„ Canada. ROBB SUTHERLAND, ' General Manager. f Business letters should be addressed and checks and money orders made payable to the News Publishing Company, Limited, and ln 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 BO cents per month, $2.50 for six months, $6.00 per year. Delivered: 60 cents per month, |3.00 for six months, $6.00 per year, payable In advance. guilty, he declared, It would be Impossible to sentence them; in case they were found Innocent, the fact would lcavo ln the public mind a perhaps unjust presumption of guilt against those who had not so petitioned for Ihe trial to proceed. It Is believed that the Lambrose government will refuse the petitions on those grounds. WEDNESDAY, APRK. 11, 1917. GREAT BRITAIN'S FINANCIAL STRENGTH. No better indication of Great Britain's ability to meet its obligations of interest and sinking fund on war Indebtedness could bo desired than the financial returns for the past, fiscal year, which have just heen made public. The revenue was £573,427)588, against .C33C,7fi6,824 In the preceding year, or an increase of £236,800,758. The difference between the total of all expenditures and all receipts was £1,- ■624,685,128, a sum. which has been' raised ;by bond issues. But owing to the increase in revenue £301,085,128 of the "capital expenditures have been paid out of current revenue. Compare this with Germany, whose revenue is not sufficient to meet Its fixed charges arid which has to borrow money to pay interest on its indebtedness. The greatest increase in Great Britain's revenue was from the excess profits tuxes on vurious businesses, including munitions, which totaled £130,920,000, as against £ 140,000,000 the previous year, an increase of 139,780,000. Income, and property taxes brought £205,033,000, an incrense of £76,713,- 000. Customs yields £70,561,000, an Increase of £10,055,000. Excess duties amounted to £56^380,000, a decrease of £4,830,000. Mr. McKenna prophesied excess profits duties of £86,000,000; hence the receipts from this source greatly exceeded his expectations. FORESEES DEVELOPMENT OF RICH CANADIAN NORTHLAND Dr. It. M. Anderson, who commanded the southern party of the Canadian Arctic expedition, gave some interesting facts In Toronto the other day regarding the possibilities of the development of tho great area of Canadian territory which lies in the Arctic zone. Dr. Anderson soughl to correct an Impression that the Arctic circle was a barren waste, and declared that the eclipse of the circle In Canada nt least embraces an enormous territory rich In mineral, timber nnd other economic resources which, because of magnitude of national wealth Which they represent, will very shorlly bo developed, lie spoke particularly of i he mineral wen It h of ibr* Copper Mine river country, and prophesied that at the present rate of advance ln the casing of the transportation difficulties it will not be many years before tbe vast copper deposits of that region are under development and yielding a sufficiency of ore to Place Canada at the head of the copper producing countries of the world. Tbe Mackenzie basin, he said, carried the area of arable lands right up to the feel of the aurora borealis within Canadian territory, and his nrinouncemenl of a discovery, made by one of the members of his party. that It was not climatic conditions, ■but the mischievous little baric beetle, which is destroying Ihe timber ot the. region, would Indicate that by tho practice of precautionary methods and a system of spraying it may yet he possible to push the tree limit north of Iho Canadian boundary on the Arctic. GREEK REVOLUTIONISTS WILL NOT STAY DOWN A number of imprisoned venlKotisls, set nt liberty by (he Greek Kovern- ineut In compliance with the terms of the allied ultimatum of .Ian. 8, havo refused'In regard the matter as closed by the liberation at the behest of the entente powers. Col. Zymbrakakls, ex- chlef of police of Athens, and brother of the minister of war In the Venlzelns cabinet. Editor Kyros of the Vonlzoloa organ j In Athens, the Heslln, and a score of others have petitioned the Greek appellate court to proceed with their cases, take evidence as to the charge of high treason brought against them, nnd either acquit or convict them. All of those who hnve petitioned the appellate court In this sense protest their Innocence and demand that they be given an opportunity to prove, by due process of law iu Ihe Greek courts, thut they hovo been guilly of no attempt to conspire against tho legal government of Greece, Questioned on the attitude of the Greek government In respect to these demands, the minister-t>f justice declared that the cabinet considered the matter disposed of b^he entente ultimatum. In oasc Mie Irluls were carried through and tbe ugtiltouers found INCREASE IN COST OF LIVING IN THE UNITED STATES. To those who are inclined to assume that Canada is in an exceptional position in regard to the increase in prices of foodstuffs, some figures regarding Increases In the American Pacific coast towns will be enlightening, Theso statistics show that since March of 1oi6 potatoes have risen 134 per cent; cabbage, 211 per cent; carrots, 40 per cent; lettuce, 33 per cent; turnips, 50 per cent; onions, 567 per cent; tomatoes, 111 per cent; splnaem, 100 per cent; beans,-86 per cent; sugar, 15 per cent; eggs, 32 per cent; flour, 63 per cent; hens, 14 per cent; veal, 1.7 per cent; racks of lamb, 24 per cent; loins of beef, 35 per cent; hums and bacon, 25 per cent; lard, 82 per cent; loins of pork, 38 per cent; pork spare- ribs. Sit per cont; sausage 20 to 33 per cent. Crockery and silverware prices are shown to have made an average Increase during the same period of 40 per cont. The increases quoted above are for one year only. The growth In prices during the wnr in the Pacific coast territory mentioned is, of course, much greater. German submarines havo to data bagged 17 Belgian relief ships, all traveling under promise of safe conduct. The gentle pacificist who, at a New York meeting, snld "Let us pray for the death of Roosevelt and Root," would doubtless regard with horror any proposal to hang the kaiser. One of the witnesses In the German bomb trials in New Vork made the naive statement that "Germans are accustomed to do as they are told, not to usk questions." That's all right— the trouble is that the German war- bund wants the rest of Ihe world to do the same. Now that the United States is in the war and will require area! quantities of American produced metals for Us own munitions the need tor Increasing the production of eoppor, lead and zinc in British Columbia for the entente allies Is made the more pressing. LAME EXCUSE BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL ♦♦♦»♦♦ ;i With tbe apparent intention of malting It positively known what his attitude \\as on the question of the employment of returned soldiers In the public service, the attorney-general or British "Columbia again made reference last week io tbe apopintment of the sheriff of Kootenay, says the Vancouver Province. When being brought in task for Ihe slighting of the returned soldier the attorney-general put forward the excuse that the soldier who so many Of the people of the district affected had recommended did not hnve ns good qualifications as the man who secured the appointment. That was u lame excuse and a very lame one at that. It will take a loi of persuading to make the average returned soldier believe thut a man who can rise to the rank of sergeant in the army at the front is not as well qualified to become a. sheriff ol' a rural district In British Columbia as is a man who has spool the greater part of his life as a bartender. There is a saying that a. poor excuse is belter than none at all, hut in this case it would have been better if no excuse bad been offered, as the men Interested do not take It seriously and look upon it as only a subterfuge. Tiie parly heeler was selected for the job, or perhaps he selected It for himself, and his pull was sufficiently strong that be was enabled to land It. Tin- position of sheriff of Kootenay, however, is not the only one which has been given out lately, and there does not appear to hnve been any wild rush to find returned soldiers lo take the jobs, une of these, for instance, was that of commissioner for agriculture, the place made vacant by the resignation of the man who had been holding it down for some time because the government had refused to pay him his salary. Perhaps If a reason were asked for tbe placing of the appointment where it is, the answer would probably be that no returned soldiers could be found who had Ihe qualifications necessary, and thai would be about as much satisfaction ns one would get, Yet It Is childish to suppose that there are not some men among those who have returned from the front who could fill the bill in every respect. Many of the men who enlisted from British Columbia and havo returned disabled have spent a Kreat many years on farms in this and other provinces In Canada, and are possessed of us much intelligence as the average run of men (and that includes ministers of the crown ns well.) The reason why the returned soldiers are not being considered when these appointments are being mnde Is thnt those who have the appointing aro much more .desirous of awarding parly workers—men who helped them to attain office—than they are of recognizing the men who have done their bit to help the Empire In a more tangible way when that help was wanted. There is, however, a day coming (and it should not be very distant) when attention will have lo he paid to the claims of the men who have earned the right to recognition. a4 *V For deserting the 233rd French Ca^ nadian battalion when en route lo Halifax several months ago, Jean Bnp- tiste Winscii wan sentenced at Calgary to one year's Imprisonment in Iho Letti bridge gaol. »«'« ♦♦♦ WOMAN COMMENTS ON TOPICS OF TIMES *i*tlllMMMHMIMm (By Anno H. Foster.) It is with profound regret that the Kooteuay people in England have learned of the death In action of Colonel Kembalt and Major Lucas. Though every well trained regiment has a high regard for Its commanding officer, probably no other commander enjoyed to such an extent the devotion, admiration and confidence of his men as Colonel Kembnll. Though not well known to the people at home Major Lucas wns a brilliant young officer who endeared himself to all who came in contact with his sunny temperament. The papers from home have just arrived nnd It gives one a curious Interest to road the comments on the American question which were made before Iho recent revelation. More than ever we have got proof that It Is not safe to judge by appearances. Not so long ago everyone wanted to settle matters for President Wilson. Now I believe it is a matter for congratulation that so coo! a statoHman Is at the head of affairs. Another matter for moralizing on tho changes of fate is the present attitude toward the former chief of the Canadian forces. After all, because a man may err in judgment In one particular, or even more, is no reason why all bis utterances should be false or all his works deeds ol' darkness. In some ways that is not a bad old adage about "giving the devil his duo." A saving sense of humor Is a great thing to cultivate these times, especially If one happens lo be a Canadian1 wife. After being cajoled, requested, ordered and all but deported as undesirables, if one can judge by some of the. statements the Canadian papers publish as coming from their London correspondent, we learn thai, no passports are to be Issued lo women and children to leave. England, so It all comes to naught. There has never been anything official about cutting off the allowance and one wonders how It could, be considered, for It is not very sound policy to offer a man certain monetary considerations and then when bo has his face to the foe to qualify these. 1 know this Is being done in the case of the patriotic fund and I cannot help wondering why this is necessary, for If there are as many Canadian wives in Englnnd as the critics maintain it must have relieved the patriotic fund very materially. The editor of the Winnipeg Free Press waxes fearfully Indignant over our presence here, lie e»'en accuses us of making tbe war an occasion for a "Junketing expedition." lie is evidently a student of Shakespearian comedies, for a year's stay has con- vlnceil me that "Junketing" Is n lost art over here. To quote Dr. Arthur, why do they call it "Mcrrie England"? That reminds me of the charge that Canadian women are loo expensively dressed. To satisfy myself I made some observations.on tbe subject and discovered that It Is easy lo estimate what month and what year a woman came over by the clothes she wears. And, of course, what would make a woman well dressed in Toronto or Vancouver last year and the year before might be rattier guy in Kngland at tho present time, but, of course, one must wear something, ami il Is cheaper to wear what one has than lo gel new clothing. Not Like Beleaguered City ~~ItTls false to sny thai England Is like a beleaguered city. Even with present submarine activity there Is no parallel. If the women in this country knew as much about cooking and food values as they do at home the food situation would not be alarming. I could tell you very funny stories about V. A. D. attempts at cooking. If middle and higher class women are not equipped In this respcel what can you expect of the lower classes? Koine of you editor men talk ns though we had no precedent for joining our husbands in the war zone. Have you forgotten thnt the 1'erslun kings in their expeditions against Greece brought the women of their households wit h them and that at least one European sovereign took his queen and her ladles to the Crusades? It strikes mc we arc rather public benefactors, us we seem to have been used hi the last two years as a pretty liberal "grub stake" for tho people of these villages about the camp. And I can assure you that they have pretty well exacted tbe traditional "pound of flesh" in the matter of price. It has been their harvest and they certainly make hay while the sun shines, And If the people at home knew as much aboul camp life as we do, they would long ago have palrl all tbe Canadian wives lo come to England and have seal their supplies with them. When I urn In a reminiscent mood I like to wonder what would have happened If 300,000 men from any otlier dominion hud come to Canada tit preserve ihe integrity of the Empire and If 10 per cent of their women had come, if hat our attitude would have been to them? I do not take long lo reach a conclusion when I remember that It Is still a custom fn mining and ranching districts lo leave the door unlocked In case some wayfarer should come In need of food. I wonder, too, If 30,000 women from any other country would have made as little trouble and disturbed the order of things so little. JC you think of sending n relief ship for our benefit I trust It will not be till after the Nelson fruit fair, os It would be a real treat-to sample the real thing. In the event of our being mnrooned for another winter ll would not bo a bad Idea to send a supply of those snmll heaters thut the bachelor ranchers use—I believe Ihey call them pocket editions. Extraordinary how the point of view colors opinion. Recently a womun was decorated in Serbia for leading a company In action. Since them 1 have heard of an English girl who spent some time on the British .front disguised as a soldier. Our people would probably tell you that It is Impossible, And yet 1 have no reason to doubt my authority. She was not, however, ono of ths Canadian wives! Hash-mere, Surrey, March 0, 1017. If you have a vacant lot plant ve Rotables this spring. If you have no lot borrow ono. One of the most im portant things towards final victory over Germnny Is a largely Incroasnd food production Inside Ihe Empire lOveryone eon help at this.—Cobalt Nugget, WHY U. S. IS IN THE WAR The following is a letter to a doctor in England from an Anglo-American friend iu this, country: My Dear Doctor,—It is some time since we have heard from one another, meanwhile events have been happening fast, ns you know, Wilson and the TJ. S. have proclaimed a "state of war" which means straight war against Prussian autocracy, murder, piracy and barbarism. The IT. S. and Wilson have beon putting up patiently with gratuitous Insults and bullying till the Prussians thought they could just walk over us as they liked because wo would not stand up and fight, which from thqlr militarist standpoint is the only ihlng they understand and respect, having no regard or understanding of civil law, the decencies of life or the rights of humanity. As tho world and you know, they have against un followed a policy of murdering American citizens, men, women and children, a despicable system of sneaking espionage, plotting, scheming, blowing up of manufactures and ships in harbor with their devilish clockwork and concealed bombs. This Is a neutral country with whom they were supposed to be at peace and whose protection they were enjoying. Plotting against her, meanwhile, with her not too friendly neighbors, the Mexicans and with her friendly neighbor, .lapnn, by her own consul respected ns her representation at Washington, aiming to strike nt her almost the only friend Prussia hns had who has put up with her nnd endured her so long and so patiently. Friendly Feelings Impossible "Though I cannot say thnt the undercurrent of the general feeling of the people of the United States has been very friendly. How could it be to such it, one as she has proven? Friendship depends on trust and confidence and respect, and it iwas impossible for the United States to entertain nny such feelings towards the Prussians after tholr treacherous behavior, Indiscriminately* it would seem, to friend and foe. The United Stales could not, as Wilson lias well said, retain friendship with such a nation however much as a neutral she might deserve It, after she has treated the United States as she hns. And that because principally thoy claim the United States hnd furnished munitions to England and the allies which by the law of nations she had a perfect right to do and which Germany did wholesale In the Boer war, and the United States would have heen bound also to accept her contracts if she had the ships to transport the goods. The Prussians seem to be born plotters, propagandists and stirrers up of trouble and don't seem to think it wrong or despicable as the world does, hut quite right and proper. Humanity instinctively detests what is underhand ami secretive and espionage Is certainly not a popular virtue, however it may be permitted in the unjust times of war. Even then tbe spy is shot if caught. Prussia now complains that the whole world is down on her! Quito true, and why? She. claims it Is from envy of her scientific and mercantile power and ability. Such envy and Jealousy may exist In Made and scientific circles, but that is not the cause of this world war. It is that she has wilfully, wantonly, ruthlessly, and systematically outraged over» law of God, man and humanity. * Has Outraged All Humanity • "It Is not this or that belligerent nation that she has outraged, but every nation and all humanity and its laws at large. And now seems to wonder and complain that the world doesn't seem to like her and Is coming back on her to "annth 11 late" her, though that is not the ease desired as regards the German nation. If Prussia had fought man to man, according to the received rules of civilized warfare, ihe allies might lie willing to consider negotiations for peace, but as an English speaker said "bow can we ail' In negotiations with a wild beast," or as a French writer, "how can we negotiate or make peace with such unspeakable murderers and barbarians ns lately shown in their treatment of the French peasants and civilians in the Hue of their retreat." Her mode of warfare from first to last has been atrocious. Inhuman and execrable "hitting below the belt," taking every dastardly and unlawful advantage, so as to "got there," which i.s Prussia's leading principle and to which alt other principles must yield. Instituting a dastardly system of terrorism or "frlghtfulness," the most despicable, cowardly and barbarous weapon a man or a. nation can use. From a soldier she has descended to a barbarian and from that lo a dehumanized boy and hus wound up by "running amuck" as Wilson says as a piratical and murderous monomaniac, and she wonders that humanity turns on her. outraged humanity will turn nt lust. Could it be otherwise? She claims she is driven to these things because she Is fighting for her very existence, her hearth and home, and a dbg that Is down and under is not particular where or how he lays hold of the upper dog. Contrast in Spirit "Thia was not the spirit in which she started out with clanking sword and spur to conquer the world and obtain the hegemony of Europe. But having failed in this, and outraged humanity now being on the "come back," she whines that the world is down on her, for envy because she Is Prussian. The world never would havo been down on her If she hud not done as she has. If she had fought like a civilized nation. It Is her unspeakable militarist atrocities and outrages that have not only alienated mankind generally, but Jmve stirred the spirit of just, retribution to Its very bottom. It Is like a big strong bully in a school who hns terrorized and bullied by his big flat nil the little boys nnd flouted and Insulted the bigger ones, until a climax Ik reached and one and all turn on Ihe bully, thrash him and kick him out of tho school. Then the bully and coward whines and resorts to unlawful throwing of stones. "Apply the example In the case of Prussia she has hod recourse to ruthless murder and piracy excusing herself thai she Is a desperate and abused Individual and this is her last card and only resource. Which outrage If successful forsooth will bring the wur speedily to a close nnd establish peaceV In other words, peace by piracy and murder? Wilson's arraignment of the Prussian government and the behavior of Its ehimissarlesln America Is a masterpiece which covers the whole ground so well as to leave nothing more to be said by anyone. A great beauty of the address is Us dispassionate character, Its control of feeling, its impartiality and fairness, and the nbsence of anything of an over-severe nature. Nothing but what Is absolutely true and can be well substantiated by fact. As Wilson has said all that can he snld' by anyone I will add no more of what I believe both Britain and-America feel In common whether they-express It or not, but remain- ns ever, ■ ■ YOim ANGLO-AMERICAN FRIEND. ; WHAT THE PRESS IS SAYING, . Coming Back Great, news.! The Paisley shawl- dear old grandmother's shawl—Is coming back. What a sensible, serviceable, comfortable wrap it was, to bo sure. Too sensible, one might almost have feared, to be revived in these degenerate days. Even yet, this page admits a measure of skepticism. If the dear ladles <lo re-adopt the Paisley they will probably bundle the whole of it round the neck, while their legs nre left all but bare, nearly up to their knees; or they will carelessly throw it as a sort of rope, over the left shoulder, and trail one end behind them on the walk.—Orillla Packet. His Immediate Folly This is the season when tho man who will, later on, rock the boat, is engaged In finding out how much weight rotten ice will hear.—Montreal Dally Star. The German Way The Germans moke a desert and call It victory.—Montreal Weekly Toiler. VON HINDENBURG LINE, IF ANY •>»♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦+•♦ »»>.)» ♦♦•♦^ Has Ihe German army n Von Hlndenburg line to Its name? Col. John A. Currie, M. P., thinks noi. Col. Gurry spoke his thoughts with no uncertain sound to the North Toronto Conservatives on Monday night. The Von Hlndenburg line is defined by Col. Currie as first cousin to the equaler In its rank as a purely imaginary line. •*»• Col. Currie insists that Von Hlndenburg is Incapable of holding a line against 1.1-inch British howitzers and other heavy and light artillery. The German infantry is not built of the same sort of stuff as the infantry that held the lines at Verdun, the salient at Ypres or tho infantry that, scattered its feeble strength over a six-mile front at St. .Itilien. The Infantry at St. Jilllen was supported by 32 cannon to the six miles of front, with an allowance of 10 shells per cannon for every 24 hours of battle. The Germans plan- ted cannon almost wheel to wheel almost across the whole battle front and heavy artillery and howitzers, all employed In support of the Goliath who tried to batter down the resistance of an Incomparable and undaunted infantry- German infantry wns described by Col. currie as being utterly Incapable of holding back an allied offensive supported by superior gun power and man power. The British infantry established Von Hlndenburg lines, and could not be battered out of these lines Col. Currie declares Ihnt Germany's gun power and man power reached a maximum In 1914-15, Thus, the enemy that could not break the lines of an under-manned and under-gunned force starved lor munitions, cannot be expected to hold the Von Hlndenburg line or any other line against an army that is no longer under-manned or under-gunned or short of munitions. If Col. Currie be right, every Von You Can Make Excellent Cake With Fewer Eggs Just use an additional quantity of Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder, about a teaspoon, in place of each egg omitted. This applies equally well to nearly all baked foods. Try the following recipe according to the new way: , CREAM LAYER CAKE Old Way New Way 1 cup sugar I cup sugar \'i cup milk 1 cup milk Z cups flour 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons Dr. Price's Baking Powder A ttuspoons Dr. Price's Baking Powder 3 eggs 1 esc }-2 cup shortening 2 tablespoons shortening 1 teaspoon flavoring 1 teaspoon flavoring Makes l Large 2-Layer Cake DIRECTIONS—Cream the sugar and shortening together.then mix in the egg. After sifting the flour and Dr. Price's Baking Powder together, two or three times, add it all to the mixture. Gradually add the milk and beat with spoon until you have n smooth pour batter. Add the flavoring. Pour into greased layer cake tins and bake in a moderately hot oven for twenty minutes. This cake ia best baked In two layers. Put together with cream filling und spread with white icing. Dr.PRICES CREAM BAKINGPOWDER Made from Cream of Tartar, derived from Grapes Made in Canada No Alum Hlndenburg line wilt ho heaten back by the HritlKh advance at the rate of two miles it. (lny. That rate of advance will bring the allies to tho Rhino by Aug- ust or September. Time, and ji short time, will vindicate or discredit Col. Gurrle's attempt to prove an alibi for tho Von Hlndenburg line. "Why do you keep a chauffeur? You really don't, need one." "I know, but I have to have him around.' He's just one extra to find -fault with." '•What, buying cigars for your husband? I shouldn't think you'd encourage him In the filthy habit." "I'm not. I'm buying them to dls- courago him." "Is he the kind of man you want your daughter to marry?" "Not exactly, but no girl ever married Ihe kind of man her fnther thought she ought to.have." '\ "Why is a black hen cleverer than *i white hen?" and the little boy looked very slyly nt his father as they sat nt the breakfast table. "Don't know, soony," said the father. "That's n puzzler, I think." "Oh no," said the child triumphantly, "it's becauso a black hen can lay a white egg, but a white hen cannot lay a black egg. "You see," said Columbus, "I have proved by this cfjg that the „world is round." "Hut it works both ways," replied the king doubtfully. "A boiled egg shows that tho world is round. Bui if It were made Into an omelette It would demonstrate with no leas clearness that the world is flat." John Burns & Sons 9m2SESn BA8H AND DOOR FACTORY. NEL80N PLANINO MILL*. VERNON STREET, NEL30N, B.C. Every Description of Building Material Kept in Stock. Estimate. Given on Stone, Brick, Conoreto and Frame Bulldlnaa. MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. P.O. 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In surveyed territory the land muat be described by sections or legal subdivisions of sections and in unsurvey- ed territory the tract applied for shall be staked out by the applicant himself. Each application must bo accompanied by a fee of $5 whloh will be refunded if the rights applied for an not available, but not otherwise. A royalty shall be paid on the merchantable output ot the mine at tho rage of five cents per ton. A." Tho person operating the mine Shalt furnish tho agent with sworn return, accounting for the full quantity of merchantable coal mined and pay the royalty thereon. If tho coal mining rights ore not being operated,, such roturns shall be furnished at least one. a year. v ' The lease will Include tho coat mining rights only, but the lessee may be permitted to purchase whatever available surface rights may be considered necessary for tho working of the mine at the rate of Jlo an acre, For full Information application should be mado to the Secretary of th. department of the Interior, Ottawa, of to any agent or sub-agent of Dominion lands. W. W. CORY, Deputy Minister of the Interior N, B.—Unauthorized publication 0 j this advertisement will not b. paid fei r WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 1017. "** THE DAILY NEWS PAGE FIVE DEAL AT THE STAR WE GIVE 5 PER CENT DISCOUNT FOR CASH. Today's Specials KADANA TEA The big value Toa; 3 pounds for S1.00 STAR BRAND COFFEE Always the same; 3 pounds for 81.00 SCOUT BRAND SARDINES Per tin 10c M'CORMICK'S SODA BISCUITS Six-pound carton $1,00 Star Grocery PHONE 10 Do You Want Your Boat Painted or Fixed? You can get it done right away in a workmanlike manner. H. A. MASTERS WATERFRONT, NELSON Justto hand SOME VERY BEAUTIFUL Ladies' High Cut Shoes OUR ADVICE: Come eurly and make your choice while sizes are complete. Havo your Shoes resoled with NEOLIN soles. R. Andrew & Co. LEADERS IN FOOT FASHION. Wlnnlnpr number last week 13378. Ask for ticket with your purchase. Pair of $5 Shoes free each week. The Bank or Montreal announces the opening of a branch at Graham, Ont,, the junction point whero tlio branch line of tho Transcontinental railway loaves the main lino lo run down into Fort "William and Port Arthur. If you have a heart that feels for suffering and a purse that opens to desperate need.— Save some Belgian child from starvation by giving freely to the Belgian Relief Fund 59 St. Peter Street. Montreal. 53 ggBHfig||iitajittiiH SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE Belgian Relief Fund ARE RECEIVED AND ACKNOWLEDGED BY The Daily News E GIVEN GOOD ADVICE Middleton Lectures on Control Apple Scab and Hunt on Preventing Potato Disease (Special to The Daily News.) ROBSON, B. C, April 10.—M. S. Middleton, district horticulturist, of Nelson, and E. C. Hunt of Grand Forks addressed a special meeting of the Robson Farmers institute, tho former on the control of apple scan and other orchard garden problems, nnd the latter on potato diseases. Mr. Middleton demonstrated by charts the results obtained in a series of tests made In orehardw in the Nelson and Creston districts of apple trees that had heen sprayed as compared with those that had not, showing a difference of 23 per cent In favor of the former. Spraying was a preventative, not a cure, and it was essential that it should be done before the spores started to germinate, which was usually from the first of Mity until the middle of June. Lime and sulphur were considered to he the best fungicide for the control of the apple scab and goo'd commercial results could he obtained by applying about three times in this district, with from 160 to "200 pounds pressure. In speaking of the diseases of the potato, Mi*. Hunt stated that 50 per cent of the 1916 crop was rejected be cause of its had condition, and urged that more care be taken this yeur in producing a better crop, especially at this time, when there was such a large demand being made for them. He urged a better selection of seed, which should be'carefully treated by formal dahyde for disinfecting purposes and a spray of bordeaux mixture should late blight appear. If manure were used for fertilizing this should be applied a year in advance to avoid scab. Both speakers answered many nues- tions by those in attendance, who manifested a deep interest throughout. A carload of grain and feed for the members of the Farmers institute arrived Thursday. The Robson Farmers institute decided to make lime-sulphur spray ,. mixture for the benefit of Its members and has Installed a large cooking kettle and the necessary ingredients. The plant is being operated on the ranch of James Fowler. Miss Jessie Clydfe has left for Michel, where she has resumed teaching In a school which had closed for the winter months. A very successful season has been closed by the Robson branch of tho Nelson Red Cross society, of which Miss Allison, who is president of the Robson Women's institute and a member of the Red Cross society of Nelson, lias been in charge. The local branch was organized on Jan. 2 this year and since organization the following has heen accomplished and the articles forwarded to the Nelson society: 24 seta of pyjamas, 2-1 hospital day shirts, 46 personal property bags, 21 pairs of socks, 31 fracture pillows and eight "news from home" books. The material used in making up the pyjamas, hospital day shirts, personal property bags and the yarn for four pairs of socks was furnished by the Nelson Red Cross society, the balance having been furnished locally. While the winter meetings, which were thoroughly enjoyed and proved a great help socially, have closed, arrangements have been made to continue the knitting of soeks, tbe yarn for which is being furnished by the Nelson society. At the monthly meeting of the Robson Boys and Girls club chickens were chosen as the contest for 1917, which contest is held annually under the direction of the department of agriculture. R. HE, WAKETA, KILLED IN ACTION Was Forest Ranger for Two Years— Leaves a Widow and Four Children (Special to The Dnlly Nows.) WANRTA, B. C„ April 10,—News of the death of Robert Irvine wftl be heard with much regret at Wancta and surrounding districts, where deceased was well known, he having acted as forest ranger for two years previous to his enlisting in the fall of 191C. He was killed in action on March 27 In France. He was 29 years old am} leaves a widow, daughter of Fred Adie, and four young children. Mrs. E, Stone left today for Cranbrook. LYNX PUTS UP FIGHT AGAINST TRAPPER (Special to The Daily News.) BENTON SIDING, B. C, April 10.— Trapper Thomas Dowd has a second consignment of furs ready to ship this week. In capturing two fine lynx last week the trapper was bitten by one of them ou the hand. The wound is still very painful. Had it not been for some buttons on his coat sleeve tho bite would have been much more serl- lous. Mrs. Leonard H. Wood and Miss Adelaide Bool left. Monday for a visit to Frultvale. Miss Marion Foote, Nelson, is a visitor at the Barkley home here. J. I'. Chan has returned from a visit lo Spokane. PROCTOR NOTES. (Special to The Daily News.) PROCTOR, B. C, April 10.—C. M. Loasby of Sirdar spent Friday visit ing Capt and Mrs. McCarthy at Sunshine Bay. Master . Ralph Swanson of Sirdar is spending his Easter holidays with Capt. and Mrs. McCarthy. NEW DENVER SOLDIER, G. TRICKETT, WOUNDED (Special to The Daily News.) NEW DENVER, B. C, April 10.— Word has been received by his parents that Pte. Graham Trlckett, who was one of tho very first men of tho first contingent to enlist, was wounded or March 29. The telegram states that ho was gunshot wounded in tho left leg. Pte. Trickett has many friends here, but enlisted from Revelstoke. The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies' Patriotic society was very well attended, the tea, served by Miss Ida Gunn and Miss Edith Burgess, netting $14.25. Receipts for the patriotic fund amounted to ?l«7.3r-, distributed as follows: Rambler mine, $70; C. P. R. em ployeos, $29.7(1; town, $67.70, A check for $50 wns forwarded to the Red Cross as an Easter gift. On April 17 the so clety intends to give a miscellaneous shower for the benefit of the Balfour sanitarium. Gifts of sheets, pillow Hlips, pajamas, towels or of jams, jellies or other long-keeping delicacies wilt be welcome. HARROP FARMERS WILL HOLD FARM GARDEN COMPETITION (Special to The Daily News.) HARROP, B. C, April 10—The mem hers of the Farmers' institute at their regular meeting Saturday night deeid ed to hold a "farm garden compe tion" this year. They recently donated $10 to tho Red Cross and $■! to the military branch of the Y. M. C. A. Mrs. E. S. Brown and two children nre leaving today for Crane Valley, Sask., where they will reside. W. H. Wills and family have again moved into tiie district, having secured the ranch formerly owned by E, S. Brown. Miss Mcintosh of Proctor spent Easter with Mrs. McConneli. Miss McGregor is spending the holidays in Kaslo. HALCYON NOTES (Special to The Daily News.) HALCYON, B. C, April 10.—G. W. Rumberger, Phoenix; John Johnson. Salmon Arm; and Hugh Devery. Kamloops, arrived on Saturday. K. Anderson, Trail, went back tc work today quite recovered. R. Ilowson, Revelstoke, arrived on Saturday and left today. To Quickly Relieve! A Want Ad. Is bath cheap and efficient. Try It Soreness |and Inflammation Rub in a few drops of Absorbing, Jr. It is surprising.how promptly it penetrates and acts—how clean and pleasant It Is to uso and how economical, becauso only a few drops aro required to do the work. In addition to being a dependable liniment, Absorb!ne, Jr., Is a safe, powerful, trustworthy antiseptic and germicide which doubles Its efficiency and its uses. When applied to cuts, bruises, and sores, it kills the germs, makes tho wound ascptlcally clean and promotes rapid, healthy healing. It-allays pain and inflammation promptly. Swollen glands, painful varicose veins, wens, and bursal enlargements yield readily to the application of Absorblne,. Jr. Absnrbino, Jr., is sold by leading druggists at $1.00 and $2.00 a bottle or sont direct postpaid. Liberal trial bottlo postpaid for 10c In stamps. W. F. Young, P.D.F., 445 Lymuna Bldg., Montreal, Can. CONSERVATIVES HAVE SOCIAL AT ROSSLAND Take Opportunity to Tell Women How to Get Names on Voters' List (Special tn The Daily News.) ROSSLAND, R. C, April 10.—A cord parly and dance was given by the Conservative association in its hall on Monday evening which was a great success, the place being crowded. Til party was given to get the women together for the purpose of explaining to them a little about getting their names on the voters' list. The winners of the prizes were: Mrs. Webber, Mrs. Stinson, Mrs. Hardy and C. R. Tate. After cards excellent * refreshments were served. Just before the close of tho dance, it was announced that as tills party had heen so successful it was the intention of the Conservatives to give one every month, the date to be announced later. G. A. Lafferty, C. F. R. Pincott and W. M. Archibald went to Trail on Monday to attend the farewell party for Mr. Gage. Miss Hazel Wallace and Miss Florence Sanders spent .Monday evening in Trail. Mrs. C. M. McNaughton and two sons of Trail spent Tuesday in the city. The Misses Marcella and Gladys Gregory went io Trail on Monday evening to attend the master dance there. Mrs. W. M. Archibald entertained at dinner on Tuesday evening in honor of U. H. Stewart. Clifford Steeper and Arnold Inches were visitors to Trail on Monday evening, taking in the dance there. Mrs. W. N. Gunning has received word that hor father, Mr. McKay of Halifax, died on Sunday, April 8. Miss Edith Peters was taken to the Sisters' hospital on Tuesday morning suffering with an acute attack qt appendicitis. AMERICAN FLAG IS UNFURLED IN LONDON Presented by Wife of U. S. Ambassador—Lady Haig Congratulated on Husband's Victory (By Daily News Leased -Wire.) LONDON, April 10.—The American flag was unfurled today beside the colors of the entente nations in the London Bridge cafe for soldiers and sailors, which is conducted by tho Countess of Limerick. The presentation of the flag was made by Mrs. Walter Hines Pugc, wife of the American ambassador, in the presence of tlio lord mayor of London, Sir William Henry Dunn, Sir Francis Lloyd, Lady .lelllcoo, Lady Haig and a largo assembly of soldiers and sailors, who gave three cheers for the Stars and Stripes as well as cheers for Lady Haig, in honor of the victory of. hor husband, Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, on tho western front. -1 GRAND TRUNK IS ORDERED TD PAY Railroad Board Gives Important De* oision in Land Application Made by C. P. R. (By Daily Nows Leased Wire.) OTTAWA, April lO.-The Dominion railway commission has given judgment In an application of the Canadian Pacific Railway company, which in itself involves a somewhat important principle. The application is for an order directing tho Grand Trunk Pacific to bear part of the cost of the land acquired from the national re- scources department of tiie C. P. R, for the construction of a transfer track between the two companies nt Frob- isher, Sask, The commission declares that the principle to be decided is an extremely important one, particularly to the Canadian Pacific railway, "in view of the large amount of land held in tho company's name, but not used or contemplated as being used for railway purposes. "The Canadian Pacific railway held that tho land in question had never been regarded as land held for railway purposes or shown within the limits of its right of way, but that It should be treated in all respects as if owned by private or third parties. "The Grand Trunk Pacific held that tho land was given for railway purposes and that under section 176 of the act they should not pay any part of the cost. ' "My opinion," says Commissioner Goodeve, "is thnt those lands are in the some position as a cash bonu.s given to railways, and are part of the pay for the building of the same. The distinction between land granted for right of way and other railway purposes and (hose granted as subsidies is clearly marked and parliament recognized the distinction between the classes of lurid by the manner in which it authorizes them to bo dealt with. "I am of the opinion, therefore, that the Grand Trunk Pacific railway should Ite ordered to pay its proportion of tho cost of the land involved." BIG AMOUNT IS PAID Greatly in Excess of Total for 1915— Works Out at $7800 Each Working Day (By Daily News Leased Wire.) TORONTO, April 10.—lion. I. II. Lucas this afternoon gave out the report, of the workmens compensation for 1910, including estimates for continued disabilities and outstanding accounts, amounting in schedule 1 (Industrial) to $1,071,675.6*^ and in schedule 2 to $451,709.03, making a total of $2,123,385.58, or an average of ?7SUU for each working day of tbe year. This is a heavy Increase over 1915, The compensation in schedule 1 for t915 was $l,0!il,01!O.G3, being close to the estimate in the 1915 report, as against $1,971,675.63 for 1916. Up to the close of the year, 192 accidents during 1916 had been compensated, 2511 being fatal, 1418 permanent disability cases and 12,946 in- I ROSES We arc offering .a fine lot of ROSES this year. Also a full line ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS AND TREES. Write for Catalogue. The Riverside Nurseries I GRAND FORKS, B. C. New Shipment of Pretty Dresses for Children Sheer Organdy and Voile Dresses with Trimmings of Lace and Embroidery These Dresses will be the de light of any little girl's eyes, as well as being a pleasure to their mo thers. Sizes 6 months to 12 years. Prices $1.25 to $10.50 CHILDREN'S AND GIRLS' TAILORED AND TRIMMED HATS FOR SPRING AND SUMMER IN LARGE, SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZES—NEWEST STYLES AND COLORS Prices $1.50 to $5.00 Each MEAGHER & CO. THE STORE FOR STYLE THE STORE FOR QUALITY volvlng only temporary disability. The corresponding figures for 1915 were 9829, comprising 25! fatal, 1034 permanent disability and 8511 temporary disability cases. The total assessments in schedule 1 for 191C, Including estimates, adjustments, amounts to $1,9IS,940.8!>. These are contributed by 15,200 employees upon pay rolls aggregating approximately $ IS 3,0110,000, representing, according to a calculation based upon the average earnings in accident, cases, the wages of about 240,000 full year workers. PEDLAR IS KILLED BY NATIONAL GUARDSMAN NFTW TORK, April 10.—Louils Fur- stein, a pedlt-r, was shot and killed hero today by a. national guardsman protecting the New York Central tracks In the upper part of the city. This SimplefRule Soon Strengthens A Delicate Stomach It really is unnecessary to dose yourself with pepsin pills or artificial digestives or to live on a miserable nursery diet. If you will observe one easy I rule you can eat the hearty, nourishing foods that your appetite craves and your body needs. That: rule Is to| take a teaspoonfui of Blsurated Magnesia in a half glass of hot water with | each meal. Blsurated Magnesia, is non- laxative and harmless and possesses j medicinal qualities that promptly overcome impaired digestion, fermentation, acidity, catarrhal conditions of the I stomach, gas. distress after eating and other stomach disorders, As magnesia is prepared in various ways be certain to insist on obtaining it in tlio Blsurated form, especially recommended for[ stomach purposes. Sold by nil druggists. I HAIRS WILL VANISH i I AFTER THIS TREATMENT ] t »♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦» ♦**♦**, (Toilet Helps.) You can keep your skin free from! hnir or fuzz by tho ocacslonal use of plain flelatonc and in using it you] need have no fear of marring or injuring the skin. A thick paste is made by I mixing some of the powdered delotono witli water. Then spread on the hairs and after 2 or 3 minutes rub off, wash the skin and all traces of hair have! vanished. Be careful, however, to getf real delatone. Why Delay until the last minute before placing your order for printed matter? Better work can be produced when given a little time for execution- at the same time we are always ready to handle anything required in a hurry- and in such circumstances guarantee the best possible service. TRY US-Phone 144 for a representative to call. The Daily News Job Department With the approach of Spring the Poultry Column will be one of the best read in the Classified pages. If you have any bi rds or settings of eggs for sale a small Want Ad. will dispose of them for you. Try one of these efficient little workers today. You .will be surprised at the results. b& CeW PAGE SIX THE DAILY, NEWS SPORT MAJOR 1EAGUE GAMES ARE STARTED TODAY Matches Will Be Played in Seven of Sixteen Cities Composing National and American Circuits (By Daily News Leased Wire.) NEW YORK, April 10.—Preceded by a forecast of generally fair weather but low temperature, the major league baseball season will be formally opened tomorrow ia seven of the Hi cities composing the National and American league circuits, ln the National league, Pittsburg will piny at Chicago, St. Louis at Cincinnati and Philadelphia at Brooklyn. Tbe opening game at Boston, with Now York, hns been declared off because the grounds are covered with snow. Jn the American league, Chicago will open at .St. Louis, Cleveland :ii Detroit, Washington at Philadelphia and Bos- ton at New York. For the first time in the history of either of these baseball organizations the pennant races will he inaugurated while the nation is in a state of war. But once In the -II years of the senior league's existence has war been proclaimed and the case of the Spanish- American conflict the declaration was made six days after the beginning of the season. The opening games of the 1S9S race were played on April 15 and the signing of tbe war proclamation came on April 21. Pence was declared in December of the same1 year. Since the formation of the American league, In 1900, the junior organization has never been confronted with conditions such as prevail today. The league executive and club owners are loathe to predict the effect of the present International complications upon the national game. Players Will Wear U. S. Flag CHICAGO, April 10.—When the j Chicago National league team ap- j penrs on the field at the opening of the season Wednesday each player will wear the American flag. The colors have been embroidered on tbe ' sleeve of their shirts as a display of patriotism. A recruiting station has been erected nt the baseball park in order to accommodate any of the patrons of tbe game who may desire to enlist in the army. Steve Yerkes Gets Release CHICAGO, April 10.—Steve Yerkes. second baseman with the Chlcngo Nationals, was released tonight to the Indianapolis club of the American association, Yerkes, a former Pittsburg Federal, Is under a Federal league contract calling for $0500 a year. His release Is taken to mean that Larry Doyle will be in condition to play second. Umpires Assigned NEW YORK, April 10.—The National league today announced the following assignments of umpires for the openhig. games of the season tomorrow": O'bay and Bransfleid at I.rook- lyn, Byron and Quigley at Boston, Ktem and Emslle at Chicago, Rlgler ami Ortti at Cincinnati. fall, which was won by Caddock, Stecher declared ho would not return' to the ring and that it-was only after this positive refusal that. Hetmanek notified the referee Stecher would not go on. Stecher's statement, given to newspaper men today, is that he was preparing to go on with the match and did not know the time was up; when informed that the match liad been awarded to Caddock. He denies he refused to wrestle and declnres he wants nnother match with Caddock. RESULT OF PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE GAMES (Hy Dally,News Lease al Wire.) At Los Angeles— It. 11. B. •1 0 Batteries: Fincher a ml Fisher; Fromme and Mitse. At San Francisco— R. 11. E. 9 1 7 11 2 Batteries: Burns, Arlctt and Cullan: Stcen and McKee. At Los Angeles: Los Ange les-Snlt Lake, game postponed, I'ai n. THREE TEAMS ENTER FOR LACROSSE SENIOR SERIES (By Daily News Leased Wire.) TORONTO, April 10.—Three teams have entered the senior series of tho Ontario Lacrosse association: Young Torontos, champions lor the last tw years; Ttlverdales of Toronto and the Athletes of St. Catharines. Corbelt Deiineny, the well-known hockey and lacrosse player, fs living here and will play with tho Tecum- sebs if the latter team is admitted to the National Lacrosse union. JIMMY DUFFY WINS IN BOUT WITH MATT WELLS (By Daily News Leased Wire.) BUFFALO, N. Y., April 10.—Matt Wells, 147 pounds, wns defeated by Jimmy Duffy of Lockport, 142 pounds, here tonight. The contest closed witli ,i double rally that left traces of the buttle. JOE EGAN GAINS DECISION OVER MILWAUKEE BOXER (By Daily News Leased Wire.) BOSTON, Mass., April 10.—Joe Bgan of Boston was given the decision over Kid Graves of Milwaukee, Wis., in a bout here tonight. The contest, scheduled for 12 rounds, was called off at the end of the tenth to prevent further punishment of Graves. STECHER DENIES REFUSING TO WRESTLE EARL CADDOCK (By Dally News Leased Wire.) OMAHA, Nel»., April 10.—The reason .loo Steelier, former wrestling champion, failed to return to the ring for the third fall of his mutch with Karl Caddock last night, is a matter of dispute between Stecher and his manager, joe Hetmanek. The latter declared today that in the dressing room after the second RACING DOGS CAUGHT BY TERRIBLE STORM NOME, April 10.—A terrible storm is raging on Seward peninsula and the All-Alaska sweepstakes racing dogs in the 412-mile run, started yesterday, have not been heard from since they left Solomon, 32 miles east of Nome. It is believed all four teams have taken refuge in a roadhouse at Timber, miles from Nome. There is not a telephone at Timber. MONTREAL BROKER, H. ST. CLAIR MACDOUGALL, DEAD (By Daily News Leased Wire.) MnNTRISAL, April lO.Hnrtland St,. Clair Mncdougall, senior member 't>r?| Macdoiigall Bros., stock brokers, nnd for -10 years a prominent figure In local financial circles, died today. He was 77 years old and a native of Devonshire. England, He was i-onneeted with the militia here from 1SG1 to 187t>, when he retired with the rank of major. He took his company of the Victoria rifles to the border during the Fenian raid. Possible candidates for the Conservative nomination for the house of commons in East Calgary aro S. B. Hillocks, M.L.A., Mayor Costello, Dr. Spnnkie, John Irwin and R H, Cran- dell. ifeo $kk if6 Wwk Many Women in this Condition Regain Health by Taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Convincing Proof of This Fact. Ridgway, J'enn. — "I suffered from female trouble with liackaehe and pain in my side for over seven months so I could not do any of my work. X was treated by three different doctors and was getting discouraged when my sister-in-law told mo how Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound had helped her. I decided to try it, and it restored my health, so I now do all of my housework which is not light as I have a little boy three years old." — Mrs. O. M. l.iiiNEs, Ridgway, Penn. Mrs. Limluey Now Keeps House For .Seven. Tennille,Ga.—"I want to lcll you how much I hSye been benefited by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. About eight years ago I got in such a low state of health I was unable to keep house for threo in the family. I had dull, tired, dizzy feelings, cold feet and hands nearly all the time and could scarcely sleep at all. The doctor said I had a severe case of ulceration and without an operation I would always be an invalid, but I told him I wanted to wait awhile. Our druggist advised my husband to get Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and it has entirely cured mc. Now I keep house for seven and work in the garden some, too. I am so thankful I got this medicine. I feel as though it saved my life and have recommended it to others and they have been benefited ".—Mrs. W. E. Lindsky, R R. 3, Tenuillo, Ga. If you want special art vice wri to to Lydia E. Plnkhsni Medicine Co. (confidential) Lynn, Mass. Your letter will be opened, . mid and answered by a woman und bold ln strict confidence. SfVBHtC.MBI KEUfD IN ACTION Corp. W. Dry den of Peachland, Among Them—Ten Are Reported as Wounded. Seven British Columbia soldiers are reported killed in action in the easur ally list issued from Ottawa last night and ten wounded. The men are: Killed In action— T. W. Kilby, I'aik- Ville postofflce; J. \V\ Macdonald, Stor- noway; J, M. Plowman, Rutland;. 13. G, Gouph, New Westminster;' M. Salt; Enderby; fi, j. Hall, Stvenston; Corp. W. Dryden, Peachland, • Wounded—A. C. Brand, Prince Rupert; Sergt B. F. Votfe], Lnzo; H. T. Dixon, North ffJabroiUi Islands; H. Herbertson, Victoria; C. E. D. Edwards; Vancouver; N, .T. Leader, Vancouver; K. VanAlstine, Stevcston; R. Topper, Mission City; j. PI. Bears, Hope;- H. Peterson, Gahroila islands. ! Seriously ill—Corp. A. H. Step'pehs, Port 'Baney.' Tho list follows: ' INFANTRV Killed in Action '' >": " •"**' W. MeDlnes, Toronto. ; W, M. Bailey, Toron'tp. If. W. W'yman. England. R. Bal*grri,ve, England. T. W. Kilby, Purksvillo postofflce, B. C. J. W. Jlacdonald, Stornoway, B. C. F. M.. Plowman. Rutland, B. 'C R, .lenson, Astiulth, Sask. .1. .Morton, Calgary. E. B. Gough, 311 Columbia street, New Westminster, It. C. M. Salt, Enderby, B. c. P. .1. Hall. Stevcston, B. C . P. Barstow, England. G. W. Stuhblerield, England. D. l.unam, Quebec. T. Davidson, Tillsoriburg, tint, A, Bissonnette, Quebec. 1'. Mitchell, Quebec. W. Rye, Montreal. J. K Poster, MerrieUville, Ont, 11. Mariner, Hawkesbury, Out. .1. A. Stewart, Wllllnmstown, Ont. Corp. D, A. Cnmmiiigs, Scotland. A. Bouskill, Peterboro, Ont. P. Chamberlain, England. P. .1. Siigfruo. North Cambridge, Mass. G. C Wheatley, Edmonton. H. Ellis. England. G. H. Porester. England. .1. Hester. Scotland. R..J. Stillifant, Stratford, Ont. H. Spearman. Niagara [rails, Ont. W. R. Gill, St. Catharines, Ont. A. McKenzle, Toronto. E. Moody, Niagara Palis, Ont. W. Coulhard, Gall. Ont. Lieut. .1. IT. tiourlic, Scnrboro, Out. IX Praught, Earns Cllffe, P. E I. .1'. Hawkins, Calgary. Capt. 11. S. Boulter, Toronto. Lieut. J. T. Wilkinson, Saskatoon. Lieut. E. R. Dennis, Ottawa. ,1. C. Chisholm. Sydney, X. S. Corp. \V, Dryden, Peachland, B. C. Died of Wounds • C. G. Snuford, Virden. Man. .1. H. Robinson, Gadsby, Alta. G. P. Keene, Toronto. R. Swalley, Sacramento, Cal. Corp. N. McLeod, Scotland. * A. Beau pre. .Montreal, i „ .,. ;*T .Dimovan. Hastily. « '/! $ „ J Lieut. G. X. Milhurn, Peterboro, ont. Died T. R. Plegg. lUtawa. Believed Killed E. Dodd, (liven Castle, Ind, Wounded. T. Shaw, Scotland. G. Aiming, Wayne, Mich. J. Bright-more, England. W. Thorp.', i'i-ltloford, Sask, P. Manlow. PIcton, Ont. J. Patterson, England. P. Dunlop, Hartford, Conn, T. Johnson, Ireland. C. Crowell, l.ockport, X.S. .1. Tmvers, Newfoundland, .1. Witt orb rooks, Ayonport, N.S \v. A. Stevens, England. A. P. Brand, Prince Rupert. Sergt. B, P. Vogel, Lazo, B.C. W, II. Hang, Stratford. A. [>\ Schultz, Tiverton, Ont. .1. Hartley, St. Johns. Nll.l. Corp. H. Campbell, Windsor. Ont, .1. Wheatloy, Toronto, .1. Stilling, Stlrltngbrook, N.S. A. Sawler, Lunenburg, X.S. II. Baird, Flint, Mich. A. KesHOl, Marriott, Sash. T. Turner, St. Louis, Mo. T. Hayes, Ottawa. .1. Goddard, Kingston, Ont. i\ McDonald, Scotland. 10. Hammond, Pembroke, Out. .1. Sutherland. Morris, Man. H. White, England. W. Murray, .(arrow. Alta. J. Easton, Scotland, T. Lauchlan, Edmonton. J. Maloney, Scotland. T. Johnston, Omaha, Neb. .). Davles, England. ii. Bolllngsworth; England, 11. Leonard, Cobden, Ont. ". G. Anderson, Norway. J. T. Dixon, North GabroIIfl islands, B.C. A, Laguce, Quebec. A. Fleury, Quebec. H. Herbertson, H'JL', View street, Vnncouver. C. E. D. Edwards, 27 Courtney street, Vancouver. N. Board, Selkirk, Man. C. Melten, St, Boniface, .Man. E. Krest, Morden, Man. G. Pike, England. E. hidden. England. E. H. Hicks, Chlppnwa, Ont. Corp. C. Harding, London, Ont, W, Atchison, Winghnm, Ont. A. Holmes, Bluevfile, Ont. C. Rolfe, Toronto. ii. Warden, England, K. Harvey, Brigbtbuig, ont. P. Kent, England. .1. Terry, Lnndonville, Alta. Lieut. A. lllghstone, Soo, (Hit. Lieut. J. M. MasHcy, no address. E. COllerel, Montreal. 0. llolman, Montreal. C, Kingston, St. John, N.B. . E. McLean, Stratbnm, N.B, X. Young, I'eterboro, Ont, N. J, Leader, 78th avenue west, Vancouver, C, D. Long, Rathray, Ont. II. Worths m. Quebec. G, Ring, DedbanK, N.B. G. Saunders, Toronto. J. Furlough. Nash Creek. N.B. O. Goddard, Hamilton, Ont. T. Boland, IVmbroko, Ont. H. Ball, Edge, Sask. T. Stone, England. E. Van Alstlne, Stevcston, B, C. J. Russell, Calgary,, R. Topper, Mission City, B, C. J. Munro, Edmonton. J. H, Bears, Hope, Si, C. A GOOD Mm MI Many people^dread winter because *ihe.',5U'a^fejtt.r*tlimatic changes bring colds, grippe, rheumatism, tonsilitis or bronchitis;:.But thousands 'of well- informed inland women today avoid much sicknessfer themselves and their children ^"taking a few bottles of Scott's Emulsion to make richer blood, fortify the membranes.of the throat and qhest and create body .warmth to resist sickness. Soldiers at war receive cod Uirer oil; it mil also strengthen you. Scott & Bo'wnc, Toroato, Out 16-31 ont.. )i:t Ha H. Petei;adn/,,Gabrnilfi Island, B. .1. Tilton-,. Corn wall,' Oat. Wounded, Returned to Duty, A Warned? England. H. BilejV.'-*pYaiigcville, Ont. R.>tU'ih^i|*.'HamiHon, Ont. . ',>: Seriously HI. P ; J. C^a\j\heU, Winnipeg. Hi i-JmrlhV^WnodstoCk, Out. • . WV Vln^h^Renl'row,' Ont. J.'^ReaveM". Stratford,- Ont. O. Berry, Parkhead, Ont. SoVgt- E.'iSt/Jonre, India. M. Toliice, New Credit C.dna A. iL' Stephens, B. cv ; * ' ' J. Lobban, Scotland. I l\~ >( Uaj-kt-jr, Calgary. A'ttTII-LERV. :■■* -Killed in Action. , .T2i,Him]ve.K1 U'oronto. * ' *: '.:■■■ y Wotirtded.' ' . P. M^a'okenna, Toronto. G. Stevens, England. O. G, pobson, Toronto. G. Cox, Snrnia, Ont, Wounded, .Returned to Regular S. Howard, Ireland. ; '^ENGINEERS. J. Breeze.'EnAland. Corp. D; Cochran, Scotland. MOPNTPD- RIFLES. Killed in Action. Sergt. P. Craig, England. Corp. .1, Phelps, Calgary. D. Conrtois, Auburn, Matno, D. Kane. Eavktndage, N. B. H. Maci'aiinne, France. li. w. Uobiit.soii. St. John. X. I Died of Wounds. R. Leet, Bathurst, N. B. Wounded. F. Cratulall. Moticton, I '•. C. MOPNTFD SERVICES. Died of Wounds. It. G. ('rocker. Swift Current, S Wounded. W. Dalzell, Ireland. Corp, P. Hastings, Ireland. A. Gibson, Raymore, Sask. E. Robinson, Walpole, Susk. SERVICES. Wounded. P. Keogh, ■England, i'. Young, England. Duty, BRITISH TRADE PLANS OPPOSED PARIS, France—-In a recent issue of' the Temps, Max Hoschlller devotes an article to the report issued by the government commission on British after-war customs policy. .After having quoted the text ol' the report, M. Hoschlller points out that it would be well if the recommendation^ which it contains were examined from the French point of view before the meeting of tho imperial conference,, and he says that this should be all the more practical owing to the rider by Sir Frederick Smith added to the commission's report. There Is.nothing to be said, ho continues, against the British union, which is to be the subject of the conference. In political matters the establishment of a permanent imperial council, giving . the dominions an effective participation In foreign policy, is the natural outcome of a long evolution. But from ^the point of view of the economic and commercial consenuences which might result from It with regard to the allies it Is evident that there are serious, considerations at stake. By making the formidable problem of the unity of the British Empire one merely of customs, was not the government commission taking rather too ingenuous a view of the matter? asks M. Hos- chllter, and he goes on to show that if the report of the commission were adopted it would injure tbe commerce of France with.Canada und Australia and with Great Britain hersqlf. France, says the writer, has no better client than England. To prove this it Is only necessary to glance at the section denliiiK with Great Britain and the dominions In the "Dossier coloninux," published by the Office National du Commerce Exterieur. In 1913 French exports to England amounted to 1,600;-- OOQ.000. Normandy, the Be'de France,' Brfttany, Maine and Xnjou, Nantes,'' Provence and Nice sent food products. The northern departments, the Ardennes, the Center, Lorraine and Jura provided raw materials, and Paris, the northern' departments, Normandy, the Lyonnnis, the Rhelms region, contributed martfactured articles. Up to the present no protective duties prevented the free import of -French goods into England, but If npw they are to be subject to customs duties higher than those levied on.raw materials nnd food products from Canada, Australia and South Africa, it is quite plain that the French export trade, and In fact the whole Indtistryof France, will suffer to an extent which it.is at present impossible to calculate. In connection with the difficulties of this protectional regime must-be considered those common resolutions (which cannot be forgotten) arrived at by tho allies at the Paris economic conference. They certainly admitted that customs measures .might-have to be adopted, but besides the fact that they were principally considered as a weapon to be used against tbe enemy, they were careful to insist on the Idea of nn economic alliance to be formed between themselves, without even awaiting the termination of the war. While.admitting the possible necessity of altering the customs tariffs, they were careful to point out different means by which compensating advantages could be made use of to palliate the effects of the customs measures adopted, ln conclusion, says M. Hos- cblller, let me point oat how complex the problem is even from the exclusively British point of view. How, for instance, could Canada Institute different customs dues in connection with American trade? And If the wish of WEDNESDAY,.APRIU.it1ri 19.17-*^ \? jaroECH Only One Box Of "fruiMies" ;| . East Ship Harbour, N. S. "It is witli great pleasure that I write '■ to tell you of the wonderful benefits 1 have received from taking VFruit;*-/v tives'\ For years, I was a dreadful ■ sufferer from Constipation and Head- : aches* and 1 was miserable in every way.- Nothing in the way of medicinesseemed ? to help'me. Thefi 1 '^nany^trle'a-, "Fruit-a-tives" and the effect waa splendid. After-takiflg onebor.Ifeel jj like a new'person', to haye'relief from " ' thosesickenrng Headaches". ; ,;. ""' Mhs, MARTHA DEWOLFE. , • GOc. a box, <i for $2.50, trial size, 23c. At all dealers or sent pbstpaid-by Fruit-: a-tives limited. .'Ottawa.. ■ .■•**. J £-:, .' British farmers to obtain speciai'ad*- \. yantuges can easily be underfltopa',.,. cannot the. discontent which a prefer** .. bntiat tariff would produce in llussin, '.. an essentially agricultural countryj/bei " even more , readily comprehended? Fmler whatever' aspect the resolutions- tnken by,the imperial commission aro'«.'. considered,, they surely cannot.lead'fo decisions which would be 'frankly in opposition to the ^entente-.estubHehed • at. the Paris economic confcfcnce. .. . ALLIED POWERS AND PREFERENCE ISSUE LONDON.—A letter from M. Buche, piesldeni of the French chamber of commerce ln London with regard to Lord-Ba'IfoiHV of Burleigh's committee report has appeared In the Times. As ji Frenchman,"jptyfi, Al. Duche, I should like to expivw the views entertained by no|j (ew; fw my fellow ocuintryihb'p. Tit'\the. tii'st^ mace, wc realijio'-'thflt 'if after the wiii%he allies wish to maUe secure their mTlitary victory, they will all have to reduce their trade with Germany to the fullest extent possible. As a sequel to reduced trade with tho central empires the allies must resort to increased trade with each other. This Js .so -palpably true .that there cannot be much anxiety amongst the allies ns to what measures one or the other adopts, economically speaking, for after the War, No measures can be adopted .which would again push any one of the allied countries Into the arms of the central empires. It would be rendering useless all the sufferings borne, together. As regards the British Empire, there will, of course, be n closer understanding between the mother country and the overseas dominions, but that will operate against our .present enemies und not against the allies. The British Empire cannot increase its customers—i.e., "its family customers"—by a wave of the wand and as it can produce from Its own resources far more than It can consume, customers will have to be found elsewhere, For these reasons which I havo mentioned already ''elsewhere'" must be the allied countries. Now, we all know that to strike a bargain a buyer Is ns necessary as a sell<T. The seller must surely see some benefit but tlio same applies to tbe buyer. All this is so obvious that, preference or no preference, tariff or no tariff, tho allies will meet each other in pence as they have so unselfishly done in war. It will be a fpies- tlon of vital Importance to them all anil for thnt reason* If for no other, the future need cause no anxiety save to the Austro-Germnns. A1y own reservation is. the advisability* of not allowing public opinion, in any ono of the allied countries to become too obstinate on nny special formula. When the allies meet to settle their economic relations after the war—and tbe sooner the better—they will have to make each other concessions and tbe more they realise this the easier tbe task of the negotiators will be. DQDtfS KIDNEY^ ^ PILLS^:| . '1I1ETE5 H,, D. D. D.prescriPt,on for Eczema for lfi. yenrH Iho Hlmidiird remedy for all akin dlHOns™. ,\ liquid used extorn- illly. Instant relief from Itch. Your money buck If the first bottle does not HrliiK you relief. Ask nlflo nhout D. D. I). Sonn. II Poolo Drug Co,, Llmltecl.'Nelson, B.C REACH ALL THE PEOPLE In order to reach all the people of Nelson with your announcements of meetings, entertainments and amusements, all you require is display advertise ing in The Daily News. It goes into ninety-five per cent of the homes, offices and basiness places in the city No other method can give you anything near aj go od service. It has been tested thoroughly. Try it next time you need any publicity. Put the money you would spend in other ways into increased display space. You will be surprised at the results. Call*144 and talk to our advertising man about it. Condensed "Want" Ads Order Form Use this blank on which to write out your condensed ad., one word in each space. Enclose money order or check and mail direct to The Daily News, Nelson, B. C. Rate: One cent a word each insertion, six con secutive insertions .charged as four, figure, dollar sign, etc, count as one word. No ch arge less than 26 oents. Eaoh initial, • Please publish the above advertisement times, for whioh I enclose I. Name Address «. If desired, replies may be addressed to Box Numbers at Tha Dally Newa Office. If repliea ara to be mailed enclose 10c extra to cover cost of. postage and allow flva. words extra far box number. j y^j^^y^ Vii B r WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 1917. THE DAILY NEWS ■/* PAGE 8EVEN I Little Ads that Bring Big Returns [CONDENSED ADVERTISING RATE8 \ One Inaertlon, per word lo rlflnlmuiD chaise 26o IBIX consecutive insertions, per li word .".-. 4o | Twenty-six conseoutive insertions (one month), per word. lBo iBIrths, one Insertion 50c [Marriages, one insertion fiOo [Deaths, one Insertion DOo [Card of Thanks BOo Bach subsequent Insertion 85c (Death and Funeral Notice 11.00 AU condensed advertisements are leaah In advance. In computing the number of words tin a classified advertisement count leach word, dollar mark, abbreviation, [Initial letter and figure as one word. Advertisers are reminded that it Is I contrary to the provision of the postal | laws to have letters addressed to ln- lltlala only; therefore any advertiser I desirous ot concealing his or her iden- l tlty may use a box at this office with- I out any extra chaise if replies are I called for; if replies aro to be mailed I to advertiser allow 10 cents extra in I addition to price of advertisement, to [ pay postage. The Nows reserves the right to re- | Ject any copy submitted for publication, SITUATIONS VACANT-MALE ! NELSON EMipTSyM ENT AoiN^Y^ W. Parker, 309 Baker St, Phono 283. | WANTED — Woman cooks, hotelB, wages, $50; woodsmen; waitress; j setter; crlbmen and laborers in few [days. ■' ; [ BAKER—Well up ln bread and cakes. Box 833, Cranbrook, B.C. (5416) 1 MALE STENOGRAPHER — Prefer- rably one accustomed to lumber of- I flee.. Also clerk for logging camp. Ap- : ply stating experience to the East Kootenay Lumber Co., Ltd., Jaffrny, I B.C. (5433) I WANTED—Steam engineer holding J- 2nd class B. C. certificate. Apply S, stating experience and wages wanted J to box 5434, Daily News. (5434) J GOOD OPENING for young man who |, can invest $150 to learn auto busi- I: rioSB. Box 5475, Dully News. (5475) TEACHERS WANTED.. | .WANTED—Teacher for Myncaster school to bo opened at once. Apply 3. IT. Pitman, secretary-treasurer, ■ nock Creek, B.C. (5359) , SITUATION VACANT-FEMALE. J WANTED—Two Scandinavian girls for help in a restaurant. Wages $20, [ with room nnd board. Apply K. Swan- son, box 306, Bull River, B.C. (6459) ■' l5!JJKAJ!0i!SJ?iAJiT?SriKSAkS WANTED — Elderly lady would like situation as housekeeper for bachelor '. or widower. (5436) POJJ^TgY^ANlDJfetacja BARRED ROCK hatching eggs, heavy laying strain, dollar fifty setting; eight dollars hundred. McDlarmld & Squires, Robson. (5178) BARRON, Cam,. Rangulra. Leghorns, breeding strain, eggs, chloks. Heavy egg strains. Also Indian Runner duck eggs. W. N, Scott, Trail. (6284) S. C WHITE LEGHORN eggs for hatching from good winter layers, $1.60 per 15, $8.00 per 100. One 200- egg Peerless Incubator. . G. S. Horn, Robson, B. C. (5309) WHITE WYANDOTTES, AdamB strain Black Minorcas, heavy laying strain; bne fifty per setting. Mrs. Irving, Granite road. (5444) BARRED ROCK EGGS — Passmoro strain, $1.25 for 15. M. Campbell, P.O. box 166, Nelson. (5207) WHITE ORPINGTON PULLETS from prize stock, $2 each; Homer pigeons, winners at all snows, $1.00 pair; hatching eggs from B. C. provincial winners; Blue and White Orpingtons. Rhode Island Whites, $4.00 for 15 and up. Churchill & Evans, Rossland. (5451) FOR SALE—-Peerless incubator, 200- egg, perfect condition, $12.00; White Leghorn eggs, $1.25 setting. My pen ot 12 laid.from Dec. 29 to March 29, 513 eggs, will exchange for chickens. Eating eggs, broody hens. A. Stanway, Trail, B.C. • (5452) FOR SALE—Eggs for hatching, from pure bred White Leghorns and White Wyandotte hens, $1.50 for 15. S. Smythc, Nelson, B.C. (5454) FOR SALE—Two choice Funis White Leghorn cockerels, S. Smythc, Nelson, B.C. (5456) FOR SALE—26 lust year's chickens, Rhode Island Red and White Leghorns. Rudolf Hirschc, Poplar, B. C. BARRED ROCKS—Celebrated Pass- ussre strain. See my splendid mat- ings. Eggs, $1.50 per setting of 15. T. Roynan, Somerset Poultry Yards, Nelson, B.C. Phone 434-R. . (5382) PROPERTY FOR SALE. . TO SELL—One lot, No. 6, and 9-room house, situated on Baker street, between Hall and Hendryx. streets. Will sell for $1000. Apply by Lotter to box 136, Nelson, B.C. (5394) FOUR ACRE PLOTS—Kensington, Granite road; ono mile from Nelson postofflce; easy forms. Edward Ferguson, Nelson. (5429) FOURTEEN ACRES, near Winlaw; level, good soil, no stone; lease or sell. Edward Ferguson, Nelson. (5428) 99 ACRES—Five Mile, overlooking river; 600 trees planted; about 10 acres cleared; bungalow. Sell or lease; easy torms. Edward Ferguson, Nelson. (5427) FOR SALE—Four lots, 33 fruit trees and small house. A snap, $1200. Half cash. Apply J. Wcnzcl, 1702 Stanley street, Nelson. (5457) WHEN REPLYINO TO ADVERTISE- ments In Condensed Columns, kindly mention you saw It In The News—It »111 help you. i.'OR SALE—Mentgos newspaper fold er; folds 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 pages; in 'Irst class condition. Snap for cash. Pho Daily News. Nelson. (678) FOR SALE—Ford delivery; good condition; cheap. Call Murphy, Hume hotel. -. (5476) POR SALE AT A SACRIFICE—The library of the late Sheriff Tuck, whioh is one of the most select ln the province, containing moro than fifteen hundred volumes of the world's best literature. An unusual opportunity for a city, community or individual. Apply to box 4117, Daily News. (4117) FOR SALE—Edison Dictograph complete; electric power. Apply to Daily News business office. (654) FOR SALE—Shaving machlno for Edison records. Box 685, Daily News. ==q?e=e WANTED. WANTED—SPLIT CEDAR POSTS— Kootenay Lakes Cedar Company, Nelson, B.C. (5469) WANTED—Beef, pork, veal and poultry. Write Gulch meat market for quotations. Telephone 61, P. O. Box 449, Trail, B. C. (5310) sfe^!!^ WHEN YOU WISH TO BUY THINGS READY-TO-WEAR Oil MATMSALS COME TO "THE BAY" FIRST AN© YOU WILL GO NO FURTHER, YOU WILL FIND WHAT YOU WANT HERE AT PRICES YOU WILL QUICKLY SEE ARE LOW FOR THE UP-©UALITY O? OUR MERCHANDISE. WHEN YOU "SEE US FIRST" YOU WILL .SAVE YOURSELF THE TROUBLE Of LOOKING AROUND AS THE PRICES WILL APPEAL TO YOU IM SUCH A MANNER THAT YOU WILL READILY SEE THE ADVANTAGE YOU GAIN. YOU CAN DEPEND UPON ANYTHING WE TELL YOU ABOUT GOODS SOLD BY "THE BAY" AS WE "BAClf- UP" REPRESENTATIONS MADE. STOCKS AT "THE BAY' WERE NEVER LARGER THAN TODAY, ALL BOUGHT TO SAVE YOU MONEY ON TODAYS PRICES WANTED—Scotch, brandy and rye bottles, any color, .regular quart size, unstamped. Also beer bottles, crown top, quarts, 35c per dozen, charges paid. Joe Parry, Box 529, Fernie, B. C. (5174) LIVESTOCK. | PEDIGREE YORKSHIRE PIGS, both •exes, 7 weeks old. Power, Thrums. (5358) | FOR SALE—Two high class Ayrshire cows. B. C. Government imported. I Heavy milking records. Ono milking, I ono freshens May. One young Ayr- [ shirc-Holsteln, with heifer calf at side, i One yearling heifer, same milking (strain. P. B. Ebbutts, Creston, B.C. (5440) t BANCH HORSES, buggies, democrats, express wagons, two four-Inch lum- I; her wagons, double und single harness. I Prices to suit any slxc pockcthook. Ap- ; ply Lester's, opposite City hall. (5439) f] FOR SALE—Thoroughbred Jersey hull, 6 years old. Apply Capt. R. Ellis, I Boswell, B.C. (0437) j FOR SALE—oiuTbuUi 2% years, dam pure bred Jersey, aire puro bred Ayr- [ shlrc. J. Kay, Bcusley. Address box |,4, Nelson, B.C. (5445) j FOR SALE—2% year old Whlto Yorkshire boar. Crescoht Valloy Store, {Crescent Valley, B.C. (5171) IFOR SALE—Ono sorrel horse; will j work single or double, j. A, Irving I ,& Company, Nelson. (5414) FOR SALfc CHEAP—A serviceable work team of horses, weight 2900. I Box 0383, Daily News (5383) FOR SALE—Team of horses, 1400 lbs., wagon, harness; cheap for quick sale. Morgan, Nelson. (5430) FRUIT8, SEEDS AND VEGETABLES WILL CONTRACT all acreage in district, of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, black currants, damson plume, orabapplos, and a large amount of green gages, plums and peaches. l!' Nelson Jam Co. (5371) I; POR SALE — Sixty Wagner apple ", trees., ■ Fifty cents each. Geo. G. | McLaren, Nelson. (5425) STRAWBERRY PLANTS, currants, •jrf gooseberries! raspberries, loganbcr- 11 I'lcs, fruits, chicks, hatching oggs, duck- I lings, hares, goats, etc. Catalogue freo. II Chas. Prevail, Rural Industries Speei- * allst, Langlcy Fort, B.C. . (5435) " FURNI8HED ROOMS TO RENT. TOR RENT—Suites of furnished house keeping rooms In Annable block. H> Enquire room 82. (5470) FOR RENT—Furnished housekeeping room, 88 per month, over Poole Drug, *■ (6170) I ^FURNISHED SUITES tor rent Ap- !•' ply Kerr apartments. (5471) J. K.W.C. BLOCK—Housekeeping suites |,T| and rooms for ront. Torms moder- into. A, Macdonald & Co. (5472) "FURNISHED SUITE—All conveniences. Campbell's Art Studio, 715 ker St. (5M2) iJi'FOR RENT—Threo furnished rooms; bath room and slooptng porch. Ap- i.ply 810 Victoria street, hear Strath- .iCdiiil hotel, (6465) FARM PROPgRTV. FOR EXCHANGE—An Improved clear i title Alberta quarter section for Im- F proved fruit land. Geo. O. McLaren, jWfeon. (5448) \ S. C. ANCONAS—Standard bred; eggs, ono fifty per fifteen. A. C. Young, Appledale, B.C: (5356) WHITE WYANDOTTE eggs for hutching, one dollar fifty for fifteen. Mrs. J. Fred Hume, box 55, Nelson. (5401) PEKIN DUCK EGGS—One fifty for 11. Belgian hares. M. B. Edwards, Nelson. .... (5261) SINGLE COMB Black Minorca eggs for setting; very best winter laying strain, $2.00 per 15. Apply by mail to W. H. Stondcr, Crnnurook, B.C. (5426) FOR SALE— R. C. Rhode Island Red hutching eggs, $1 per 15. Day old chicks, 20 cents each. R. H. Baker, Baker's Landing, near Kootenay Bay, B.C. (5421) ROSE COMB REDS—aggs for hatching from first prize winners in utility class, $1.50 for 15. A. Tregillus, box 543 Nelson. (5173) EGGS FOR HATCHING—From imported Roso Comb Rhode Island Rods, $1.50 per setting. Box 698, Nelson. (5183) EGGS FOR HATCHING. HEAVY LAYING STRAINS—S. C. Rhode Island Reds and Barron's Whlto Leghorns, $1.60 per sotting 15 eggs. C. I. Archibuld, Salmo, B.C. (5361) JW^JOUSSALE^ AT "MACDONALD & CO., WHOLE sale Grocers and provision Merchants. Importers of Teas, Coffees, Spices, Dried Fruits, Staples and Fancy Groceries, Tobaccos, Cigars, Butter, Eggs, Checso and Packing Houso Products. Offlco and warehouse, corner of Front and 'Hall Sts. P.O. box 1096; telephones 28 and 23. AUCTIONEERS. C. A, WATERMAN & CO., Opera blk. WM, CUTLER, AUCTIONEER, BOX 474; phono 18. INSU RANCE AIW PI NANCE,^ il. E. DILL, Flro and lifo Insurance, Accounting,bAudltlng, Estates Managed. K.W.C. Block. Phone 180. BARJJlSTE^jfi^MlLlCJTORS^ DONAGHY & DONAGHY, Barristers, Solicitors, etc., McCulloch block, Nelson, B.C., Flack blook. Vancouver. GREEN BROS, BURDEN A CO. Civil Engineers, Dominion and B. C. Land Surveyors. Surveys of Lands, Mines, Townsltes, Timber Limits, etc. Nelson, 616 Ward street, A. II. Green, Mgr.; victoria, 114 Pcmberton Bldg., F. C, Green; Fort George, Hammond street, F. p. Burden. A. L. MoCULLOCH, Hydrsullo Engineer. Provincial Land Surveyor. Baker St., Nelson, B.C. BABOOCK & SONS, Registered Attorneys, Estnb. 1877. Formerly Patent office examiner. Master of Patent Laws. Book "Patent Protection," tree; 09 St. James St., Montreal, Branches: Ottawa and Washington, JipjJJCAThONAL^ BUSINESS COLLEGE FOR CIRLS Cranbrook, B.C. Shorthand, typewriting, bookkeeping, facilities for other subjects if desired. Piano, violin, dancing, French taught by Parlslenno. Write for prospectus to Miss Clier- rington, King Edward's school. (5453) ACCOUNTANT8. W. H. FALDING, Publio Accountant, Bank of Montreal Chambers, Rossland, B.C. ^JNSURA^ICE^^FJNA^JCE^^ TAYLOR A DUBAR, Financial and Insurance Agents, Notaries Public, Conveyancers, Accountants. Auditors, Assignees, Estates managed; 602 Baker St. Phone 264. ASSAYERS. !. W. WIDDOWSON, box A-1108, Nelson, B.C. Standard western charges. ^ST^N^GRAPHY^ SHORTHAND, Typewriting, Ponman- ship. Day and night classes; 820 Victoria St. Box 745. (5219) JJESSENGERS^ NELSON MESSENGER CO.—Baggage and express. Prompt and reliable. Day and night. Phone 242. LODGE NOTICES. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS—MEETS Tuesday nights in K. of P. hall, Eagle block. NEAL INSTITUTE. TREATMENT FOR LIQUOR HABIT. Box 21, Cranbrook,; B.C. FUNERAL DIRECTORS. D. J. ROBERTSON, F, D. D. & E, 303 Victoria street. Phone 292; night phone, 157-L. SECOND HAND" DEALERS. THE ARK pays cash for second hand furniture, stoves; 606 Vernon. THE THEATRE8 1 " ******* Bills Burke's Wardrobe. Second only In importance to seeing Billlo Burke, star of tho Incc-Trlanglo drama, "Peggy," to be shown at the Gem Thursday, Is the desire of all lovers of tho photoplay, particularly women, to sec the wonderful costumes she wears. And such a variety I A small mountain of trunks wus needed to convey tho muny artistic models of tho modistes of New York and Paris to tho Ince studios near Los Angeles. As a society bud of New York Miss Burke wears a diaphanous creation of laco und taffeta, displaying hor arms und shoulders to excellent, advantage. A pair of pajamas constituto Miss Burke's next costume, worn in a morning scene in Peggy's luxuriously appointed homo on -Fifth avenuo. They aro of finest stlk, delicately embroidered, with wide collars and cuffs. In the scene in Fairyland Miss Burke wears a. unique creation of crepe und satin, cut square in tho neck, with a full skirt, below whose border a pair of dainty silk pantalettes peep forth, A fetoblng little luce apron completes the picture. While attempting to rise from his bed Richard Towl, aged 78. well known resident of Chatham, fell rtond. NOTICE TO HOTELS AND BOARDING HOUSES The Following Are Just a Few Numbers That Are Unbeatable Today. You Can Prove This for Yourself PURE WHITE COTTON SHEETING—Good strong, service- Oflp able weave; 70 inches wide %9Vv PURE WHITE COTTON SHEETING—Good strong, service- OC« able weave; 80 inches wide wwu Good Value for This Money. TOLL BLEACHED HEAVY QUALITY SHEETING—Firm, even weave; absolutely free from any dressing or filling. We can thoroughly recommend this number for washing and wear us it is a good, reliable sheeting. 72 Inches Wide— Cflf. Today's Price, 60c. Special JUw 80 Inches Wide— RCn Today Price, 70c. Special ..-. llOtt This Is an Import Number and Today Not Procurable. CIRCULAR PILLOW COTTON—Bleached snow white; heavy weight; firm even weave: free from dressing. Qflft ■12 Inches Wide—Special Value HiU 14 Inches Wide— QC- 46 Inches Wide— QC« . Special Value WWW Special Value www ,1AP*CREPE PAPER NAPKINS—All Pure While; useful Ol OR size. Special Price, Per Thousand */ I iww DAMASK TABLE CLOTHS—Bleached Puro While; all »4J Ell good designs. Size 04 x 04, Each «]HiOU Size 63 x 83— 01 QC Size 64 X 04— OO Eft) Each $liWW Each $£l3U DAMASK BY THE YARD—Irish Manufacture; very strong; CDp will wash and wear splendidly; 60 laches wide www DAMASK BY THE YARD—Irish Manufacture; very strong; pQn will wash ami wear splendidly; 63 inches wide ©WW DAMASK TABLE NAPKINS—Hemmed ready for use; good assortment of designs; Pure White, size 19 x 19. CI *3Q Special, Per Dozen V I ■WW EXTRAORDINARY VALUES IN SUMMER GLOVES MISSES' and LADIES' sizes—This is a manufacturer's assortment and consists of Silk Lisle, Mercerized Lisle, Taffeta and Cash- merette Gloves; colors ol' Black, White, Grey, Tan, Brown, Cream and Yellow; In belli Short and Long Lengths. The regular values wero from 35c to 75c per pair and the present market price is nearly QCn double. THURSDAY These All Go on Sale for, Per Pair WWW Don't tarry or you will lie too laic. On show In window today. SOMETHING NEW IN NOVELTIES MOTOR CAPS AND BONNETS—Mttd of Green, Dine and fl* 1 QX it I I Ull Brown Corded Silk. Each MOTOR BONNETS OP SILK POPLIN—Chic Ilttlo shap All the new shades. See these today. Each $1.9 weBudsotfs Bay (fompnjL IHCOa»O*ATI0 I07O NELSON NEWS OF THE DAY Loyal True Blue lodge meets toniglil at 8 o'clock. (54-S7) Fraternal order of Eagles meets tonight at 8 o'clock. (54<J6) Don't fail to see "The Shine Girl" at the Starland tomorrow. (5-177) We will pay 7c lb. for clean cotton rags, white or colored, In largo pieces, free from buttons. The Dally News. (4843) Mary Pickford in "Lest Than the Dust" at the Starland Friday and Saturday. (5177) Wade right Into the up to date shoo shop, 520 Ward street, with your shoe repairs. We use modern machinery and get your repairs done on time. (5178) The regular meeting of the Women's Institute will bo* held In the Y.M.C.A. Saturday afternoon ut 3 o'clock. Members and their friends lire asked to contribute to the miscellaneous shower for. the Balfour sanitarium. (6463) CROSS GIFTS ARE ACKNOWLEDGED Local Branch Issues List of Articles and Subscriptions Received Recently, The locat branch of the Cunadlun Tied Cross society has acknowledged the receipt of the following gifts: Robson Women's institute, 18 frac- true cushions, three scrap books, 10 pairs socks und old linen. Junior Red Cross—Three trench caps; six housewives (filled); seven pairs slippers, 36 pillow slips, 268 triangular bandages, 126 towels, 60 hot- water bottle covers; 24 fomentation wringers, 72 pcruoual property bugs, 12 iiushcrs, three pairs of operation stockings, 12 T-bandages and eight fracture cushions. Mrs. Stanley Wright, $2, contribution tu comfort bay articles; Mrs. Cooper, 50 cents and two girdles; Mrs. P. Williams, fl; Prultvale Rod Cross auxiliary, f 12.50, for surgical cup- plies; Mrs, W. Shaw, $S for adoption of prisoner of war; Thrums and Tarrys Red Cross auxiliary, seven pairs socks and one pair wristlots; Mrs. J. Balding, 12 ambulance pillows and six feather pillows; John Carmichael (Candy Jack), 10 pounds chocolates; New Denver Patriotic club, $50; Mrs. Armstrong, f 1.60 for knitting guards and 10-cent collections from Mrs. Whitehead, Mrs. Ambrose and Mrs. Astley. Grant's Jewelry store, Lyceum theatre, MoKnight's grocery, Mitchell's grocery, county court offlco and telephone office were destroyed by fire at Killarncy, Man. It is a curious fact, says Mr. Arthur Weigall in the Cornhlll Magazine for December, about tho Egyptian peasant that he seldom knows his own age. A lad with a budding moustache will tell you in all seriousness that he is -10, and a wizened old man, with muny gestures Indicating his uncertainty will thiilk himself to he "perhaps about 30." A true story is told of an old native who was taken before the magistrate on a charge of stealing sis buns from a pastry cook's shop. Asked what his age was. he replied that ho thought he was about 112. The magistrate turned to the clerk and Inquired whether any previous offenses were recorded against the prisoner. The elerk replied I hut there seemed to bo not liing against hlm*-at any rate not for tho last hundred years. The magistrate then addressed the old man once more, and asked him whether lie hud no grandchildren or other descendant with whom he could live and keep hint out of mischief. "Oh," said the prisoner, "1 am well enough looked after, thank you. I live with mother." A somewhat simitar tale comes from Ihe upper reaches of the Nile, ln the Sudan there an; always a large number or camp followers who do odd Jobs for-the troops stationed in the outlying places, and these men receive daily rations from the war office, Ihe amount varying according to the age of tiie individual. A short time ago a gray-haired native sergeant of many years' service asked his commanding officer whether the rations of one of these hangers-on might he Increased from those of a boy to tiiosc of an adult. "Why?" asked the officer. "Is the man more than 18 years old?" "Oh, yes, I think he must be," said the sergeant, after some hesitation. "Ho is my father." The Egyptian is inclined to he very literal in tho interpretation of his instructions, and several amusing anecdotes are told in this regard. An English official died suddenly ut a lonely outpost in the Sudan, and the Egyptian officer on whom tho charge of affairs had devolved wirod acquainting the authorities with the sad news. Very wisely tho Engllshmun at hcad- iiuurtcrs, who had heard stories of persons being hurled alive, telegraphed hack saying: "Make certain that ho Is roally dead beforo burial." The reply of tlio Egyptian officer was received a few hours later. It read, "Have made certain with a revolver." When the »;reat dam at Aswan was being built the Egyptian government gave notice to all Nile boatmen that the river would be closed to traffic at. this point for the period of one year. In spite of this ample warning, however, several vessels arrived from Lower Nubia nftor the date fixed for tho closing of the waterway and wero thereforo held up on tlio south side of tlio works, After waiting a, mouth or two ono of tho skippers came to tho engineer in charge and asked him how long ho would have to wait before he could continue his Journey down the stream, as he was in somewhat of a harry. "Well," said the official, "l expect you will have to stay where you an' tor about ten months more," "Thank you," said the boatman, quite unmoved. "Would you be so Itlnd as to lend me a bit of rope. 1 suppose I shall have to tic up." y ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦« ♦♦■*^*-» ■*-♦*♦*♦♦ •» T TIPPING A MILLIONAIRE t *■»»»♦♦♦♦*♦»♦ ♦»♦■♦♦♦ *>»■»♦» ♦■»-«» Tho Marquess of Bute, who enlisted early in the war, was a private, bul is now an officer in a Welsh regiment. An amusing incident occurred when noon ho stopped beforo a shop wiu- his lordship was stationed at Bristol. Walking down a side street one after- dow. lie badly wanted a cup of tea hut the shop did not look at all inviting, and be hesitated about going in. His hesitation was noticed by an elderly lady, who thought he wanted tea hut hadn't the money to pay for it. Going up to the mnr*|iioss she placed half a crown in his band, bidding htm go into the shop and have ii good tea. Following her behest, the marquess went into the shop, hud a cup of tea. and left the half-crown under the saucer for the girl who served him. The old lady afterwards learned that she had tipped one of the weuflilesl peers in the kingdom. MARY PICKFORD, Than thtt Dust," Slai'laml. Friday and Sutiinlay Next PAGE EIGHT THE DAILY NEWS UNEQUALLED FOR GENERAL U8E W. P. TIERNEY, Gsnersl Sslss Agent, Nelson, B. C. Cars supplied to all railway points. New Books "The World for Sale" Gilbert Parker "Klondike Clan"..S. Hall Young "The Gay Life"..,Keble Howard "The Wonderful Year" W. J. Locke "A Vendetta of the Hills"., W. G. Emerson "Behind tho Beyond" Stephen Leacock "Literary Lapses ..Stephen Leacock Nonsense Novels , .Stephen Leacock "Cinderella Jane" Marjorie Cooke "Leather Face" ..Baroness Orczy Canada Drug & Book Co. Mall Orders Filled Promptly. Eastman Kodaks and Supplies, Wlllard Chocolates. THE ARK ART CONGOLEUM RUG 6x'e S3.50 » S5.75 oxiovfc $11.50 oxia S12.75 Whlto pique, yard 25c Printed Linoleum, ynrd.70c. 85c budies' Corsets, pair.SI lo SI.25 New and Second-hand Furniture, Cheapeat in the City, SIGN RED ROCKER, 606 Vernon St Toric Lenses Equalize Your VISION BETTER SIGHT WITH TORIC LENSES—NEATER APPEARANCE J. O. Patenaude SPECIALIST IN OPTICS Auction Sale Household Furniture THURSDAY, APRIL 12TH AT 2 P. M. 1122 JOSEPHINE STREET Mrs. A. M. Johnson 1ms Instructed us to sell till of her household furniture at her residence. Dining room, parlor, bedrooms, kitchen furniture, etc. Goods will bo on view the morning of the sale. TERMS: CASH. Charles A. Waterman & Co. AUCTIONEERS. GETS EM $150 Council Balks at Granting Additional $225—Aldermen Reluctant to Let Library Die. After careful consideration the city council itiBl night decided lo offer the Nelson library hoard the usual grant of $600 for the year, plus $150 to be unm\ for the remodeling of tho room In the Y. M. c. A. building in which il ia proposed to house the library books. The decision was the result of an application placed before ;i recent meeting the council asking for $226 in addition to ihe regular grant of •ftioo for Ihe payment of hack debts and the expenses which would bo entailed by moving the library to the Y.M.C.A. building. This request was again placed before the council hint night b; John Fraser and Leslie Craufurd, net ing on behalf of the board. Mr. Fraser in asking for the add! tlonal. $225 declared that It was thi lowest sum with which the board could possibly hope to finance tho work ne cessary to prolonging the life of tho institution and further urged his re iiuest by pointing out that ho consid' ered the closing down of an established institution a retrograde movement and unworthy of the city of Nelson. Aid. James Johnstone, chairman of the finance committee, which hns bud the matter under consideration, replied that he and his associates quite appreciated the conditions under which the library board was laboring, among which was the impossibility of raising funds by means of entertainments, for fear of conflicting with affairs of a patriotic nature, but felt that the city was too short of funds to Increase the regular grant of $G0O. It was generally felt by the council that If the public would not rally to tho support of the library, voluntarily^ it was too much to ask the city to bo its sole support. Aid, Austin expressed the opinion that he had but little use for anything that was not self supoprting, but that since it would be necessary for the c'ty to expend $000 anyway, il might us well meet the board half way and let the members "rustle" for the balance. Aid, Johnstone, remarked gloomily that there would he an ''awful howl" from the ratepayers it' tm additional grant was made, in fact, he said a number of people had nppronchod him personally and had opposed tne proposal and he knew that the council would be subjected to much criticism if tiie grunt was made—not that he eared about criticism personally—but he felt that it was a mistake, just the same. Tho council as a whole, however, appeared reluctant to allow the library to die and therefore decided on the partial additional grant of $150, leaving the board to supply tho balance as best it. might. PRIVATE CROSSINGS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN City will notify owners of private crossings to lake immediate steps to keep them clean at all times, as tho result of action taken at the meeting of the city council last night. Billie Burke Tomorrow Biilie Burke Tomorrow Matinee, 2:30 TODAY Evening, 7:00 and 8:45 Clara Kimball Young In Dumas the Youngor's Un dying Story of Passion and Sacrifice "Camille" THIRTEENTH EPISODE "The Iron Claw" NOTE.—"The Iron Claw" will be sliown on This Day (Wednesday) Only. TOMORROW Billie Burke IN "Peggy" MATINEE, 2:30 EVENING, 7:00 Adults 15c Adults .....25c Children 10c Children 15c WHEN YOU Overhaul Your Launch USE BAPCO MARINE PAINT White, Green and Red AND BERRY BROS.' "LUXEBERRY" 8PAR VARNI8H We can alee supply you with Paint and Varnish Remover, Sand Paper, Steel Wool, Varnish and Paint Brushes, Etc Wood-Vallance Hardware Co.. Ltd. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL NELSON, B. C. tPMKBBIW WiWlipa*»niirir«n«aMiie'»«^^ Nelson News of the Day VOCATIONAL CLASSES TO K pMD City Council Accepts School Board's Original Estimates—Heating Plant Proposal Omitted. On the recommendation of tho finance committee, the city council last night decided to accept the estimates of the board of school trustees as originally submitted and including the Item of about $1500 for the maintaln- ance of the domestic science and manual training clasHes. These estimates do not include the $2r>00 asked for us an extraordinary es- timnte to change Ihe heating system of contral school from hot water to steam. A recommendation was mado to the trustees that In tho furnishing of tho new room at the high school for teaching commercial courses only the necessary equipment be procured. The finance committee reported that a conference had been hold with the corresponding committee from tho school board and that it bad been informed that the board could see no other plan of reducing the estimates other than those proposed and Including the discontinuing of tho manual training and domestic science classes at the close of the school year. The committee reported that it regarded the proposed giving up of the vocational classes in the nature of a retrograde step and therefore recommended that the city finance the two classes involved in accordance with tho original estimate's. CAR HNS SHOW STEADY INCREASE Street Railway Returns for February and March $46 Less Than in 1914 Street caV returns for the past two months reached $2241.81, or $4ti less tlinn for tho same period in 191-I, according to a statement placed before the city council last night. A detailed statement showing receipts for the first quarters of the past four years, with tho exception of January, 1914, follows; 1914 1915 1910 January $S14.25 $920.45 February ... $1040.60 748.20 905.70 March 1241,35 71)4.60 000.85 1917 January $1193.60 February 1065.60 March 1176.20 c. FIRST ON LISTS Mayor's Daughter Leads Nelson Women in Taking Advantage of Extension of Franchise Gertrude Sarah Annable, daughter of Mayor J. E. Annable, was the first Nelson woman to take advantage of tiie extension of the franchise to British Columbia women by making declaration and having her name registered upon the provincial voters' lists yesterday. According to tbe provisions of the new act, declarations of women voters may bo taken at the office of tbe government agent in the court house until 5 o'clock May 14. Court of revision will be held June 18. Somo discussion has been aroused by tho wording of the new declaration forms, In which no provision is made for women of foreign birth who have married British husbands, the form distinctly calling for the applicant to declare herself to be of the "full age of 21 years and a British subject by birth." It was announced prior to the passage of the new act that all women, whether or not of British birth or parentage, but who have married British subjects, would he entitled lo have their names placed on the voters Hats of the province. S. S, Jnrvis, acting government agent, declared yesterday that the form of the declaration papers was clear and left no doubt as to Its intention to exclude all women not British subjects by birth, and that If any such declarations should appear before the court of revision, the court would have no option but to throw them out. It is thought unlikely that any appointments of women to take declarations will be made and as a result T. E. Cope Is looking forward to many pleasant encounters with members of Nelson's fair sex within the next few weeks. SPOKANE'S MAYOR NVITED TO CITY Nelson to Extend Invitation to Commissioners to Be Present at Mining Convention. Invitations will be sent by the city of Nelson lo the mayor and commissioners of the city of Spokane to attend the mining men's convention to be held in the city May 17-10. aa the result of action taken at tin- meeting of the city council last night. In bringing the mailer to the attention Of the aldermen. Mayor J. 10. Annable declared that present indications pointed to the convention next month being one of the most important events In the history of the city. Some of the most prominent mining men and engineers in the west as well as several from Ihe east would, he understood, be present and opportunities given them of seeing and examining mining properties In the vicinity of the city. He believed, he said, thut all Ihe city business men's organizations had arranged to combine in giving Ihe delegates a tvclcomc and lie felt that it was tbe, luty of the- city as a municipality to share in entertaining the visitors. MEN NEEDED FOR Capt. C. R. Hanbury in City Looking , for Lumbermen for 8ervice in England and France Capt. Charles It. Hanbury of Vancouver reached the city last night for tbe purpose of arranging for the signing up of recruits for a forestry bat- tallon. with headquarters at Revelstoke. Capt' Hanbury, who is a lumberman himself, went overseas from Winnipeg early In 1915 and was wounded in September, while taking part tn an attack on the Somme front. He is now home on leave and has been given authority to recruit 320 men for forestry work overseas. The captain states that he is anxious to get every man capable of swinging an axe, as the needs of lumbermen both in England and Franco Is at present great. In recruiting he Is limited to signing up men who aro not associated wllh the mining Industry. Capt. Hanbury, who Is a guest ut tho Hume, expects to remain in the city lor several days and will endeavor to arrange for an office for the receiving of recruits. Social and Personal Mrs, T. J. Mitchell and her little daughter have returned from Vancouver and arc now residing at 415 Carbonate street. Balfour military sanitarium has acknowledged a gift of two jars of fruit and one of pickles from Mrs. J. Peachey of Balfour. Bom, on April 3, to Mr. and Mis. Victor Musulin of Kellogg, Ida., and formerly of Kaslo, a son. Mrs. E. Slone of Cranbrook is visiting the city and is registered nt tho Queens. Born, May 9, to Mr. nnd Mrs. John Bell, Jr.. a son and dadghter. Rev. J. T. Ferguson, D.D., of Calgary, reached tbe city last night and is a guest at the Hume. Mr. and Mrs. S. Hunter of Kaslo reached the city yesterday nnd are staying at the Grand Central. / Miss A. Sutherland, Presbyterian deaconess. Fernie, arrived In the city last evening and Is a guest at the Hume. "W. A. Anslie of Revelstoke Is visiting tbe city and is at the Hume. PLAN CABARET TEA TO AID CADET CORPS Novel Entertainment to Be Given in Eagles Hall Afternoon and Even- ing of Saturday, April 21. Eagle hall will be tbe scene of two novel entertainments on tho afternoon and evening of Saturday, April 21, when a cabaret tea and vaudeville will be given in aid of the Nelson school cadet corps. The cadets, who have been in charge of C. W. Husk from organization, which. It is said, has as yet not received Ihe support of the citizens financially, although many small expenses are attendant upon the successful carrying out of the work, and for this purpose the funds derived from the entertainment will be used. It Is felt by those who have the cadet corps at heart that although the formation of the corps has come at a late date, the value of It Is none the less great, In view of tbe belief that If some such organization bad existed in the years prior to the. war, the efficiency attained by soldiers from Nelson after months of bard and arduous training would have been reached with much greater speed. The entertainment Is in the hands of somo of the city's most energetic organizers who promise an afternoon and evening of exceptional novelty and look for the hearty patronage of the citizens. Word has been received In Calgary that Major J. N. Gunn, who left with the army medical corps In April last year, has been promoted 'to the rank of lieutenant in a field ambulance corps. . A SNAP For Rent--$35.00 Per Month APARTMENT HOIPE—CIosp in; containing Seven Completely Furnished Housekeeping Suites; recently renovated throughout. A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY FOR THE RIGHT PEOPLE Charles F. McHardy PHONE 135 REAL E8TATE-INSURANCE-FUEL GREEN BLOCK, WARD 8TREET m wm FISHING SLOOP FOUNDERS; FIVE LIVES ARE L08T HALIFAX, N. S„ April 10.—Five fishermen lost their lives In a terrific southeast gale which swept Nova Scotia last night. The dead are: Churles Conrod, 39; Duncan Conrod, 20; Frederick Duncan, 28, all of Liverpool, N. S.; Thomas Musey, Yarmouth, N. S.; George Therlan, Dlgby, N. S. The sloop containing the first threo named foundered. The gasoline boat of Musey and Therlan came ashore with oars and trawls ln position and it was thought at the time that tho men had been picked up by a passing schooner, but tho washing ashore of one of the bodies has shattered this hope. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, Wtfl Chick Foi W. Have a Full Lin. of "B. & K." CHICK FOOD,; in 100s, 50s, 25s, 10s and 5. Oatmaal is the most important' gradient in all first class Chick FV, and our Oatmeal Mills put us W position to use this freely in "B. oV't Chiok Food. The Brackman-Ki Milling Co., Limite PROVINCIALIWRITING PAPER THE PAPER WHICH IDENTIFIES YOU Large Pads, Different Styles of Paper 35c and 16c each Envelopes to Correspond 15c package, Two for 25c BRING US YOUR PRESCRIPTIONS—WE DISPENSE THEM FAITHFULLY AND CAREFULLY AT THE VERY LOWEST PRICES P.O. BOX 1083 MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY DESPATCHED CITY DRUG CO. PHONE 34 Repairs When you are in jieed of any watch or jewelry repairs send or bring them to us. We guarantee satisfaction and all work Is done on time. J. J. WALKER JEWELER AND OPTICIAN, NELSON, B. C. KITCHIN WILL PILOT U. S. WAR PROGRAM (Hy Daily News Leased Wire.) WASHINGTON, April 10.— Democratic Leader Kitchin today announced his readiness to pilot the administration war program through the house. He voted against the war resolution. Mr. Kitchin also announced that he would give the Democratic caucus a chance to decide if it desired to depose him as house ueader. GERMAN ATTACK ON RUSSIANS REPULSED (By Daily News Leased Wire.) PARIS, April 10.—A war office statement on operations fn Macedonia reads: "Very active artillery fighting occurred In the section of Monastlr. "On the Cerna, after strong artillery preparation with heavy artillery, a German battalion attacked the Russian troops but was stopped short ut the wire entanglements by machine gun fire. "British aviators bombarded enemy camps at 1'rnvista, in the zone of the Orfano gulf." VANCOUVER MAN CRUSHED TO DEATH BY STREET CAR (By Daily News Leased Wire.) VANCOUVER, April 10.—W. Bennett Hood, a well known business man, was crushed under an interurlmn car this morning and Instantly killed, lb- was walking alongside the tracks, but turned when tbe car approached and appeared deliberately to step in front of the heavy ear. He was a partner In Hood liros., a realty firm. RESIGNATION OF AUSTRIAN WAR MINISTER ACCEPTED (By Dally Nows Leased Wire.) AMSTERDAM, April 10—The Vienna evening papers announce that Emperor Charles of Austria-Hungary has accepted the resignation of General Rlt- ter von Krobatln, Auslio-Hungailan war minister. MAJOR D. B. BENTLEY DEAD; WAS FOR YEAR AT FRONT (By Dally News Leased Wire.) MONTREAL, April IU.—Major D. B. Bentley, Canadian army medical corps, formerly a well known physician of Sarnla, Ont., ex-bffleer of health in Ontario, has died In England. He suffered from exposure while ou duty at tbe front and never recovered. Major Bentley saw a year's service at the front. He had been In the hospital for two months,when he died. 323 NORWEGIAN SHIPS LOST; 312 PERSONS PERISH (By Daily News Leased Wire,) LONDON, April 10.—The Norwegian Shipping Gazette gives the total Norwegian losses to Marcil "21 as 823 steamers of a tonnage of 493,148 and 80 ships of a tonnage of 65,357, as a result of submarines and mines. Tho number of men and women who perished is given at 812 and the missing as 25. U. S. DESTROYERS FIRE ON MUNITIONS SHIP (By Dally News Leased Wire.) SAN DIEGO, Cal., April 10.—A munitions carrying schooner bound for a Mexican west coast port was fired upon and captured by two United States torpedo boat destroyers, it was learned today from authoritative sources. Five shots were fired at the vessel when it attempted to escape and the ship was then beached. Several thousand rounds of rifle and machine gun ammunition were taken aboard the destroyers and landed at a Pacific coast port. GERMAN CONSUL IN TEXAS IS INTERNED (By Daily News Leased Wiro.) EL PASO, Tex., April 10.—Frederick Renter, acting German vice-consul in Juarez, wns taken Into custody today at tiie American end of the 'international bridge and interned at Eort Bliss. Renter's home is in El Paso, and he has been going ti> .[mires', dally. He wn« said to have been warned that Ik- must ecu:*.1 enisslng to ihe American alijo, Garden Seeds Grafting Wax Water Glass FRESH SEEDS By packet or ounce. 13est assort-; ment at lowest prices. GRAFTING WAX ln small tins or large..25c lo SI WATER GLASS 2-lh. tins, first quality 30c 10-lins, first quality SI Mail Orders Filled Promptly.. Rutherford Drug Co. NELSON Ladies— Have your Shoe Repairs done at the Up-to-Date Shoe Shop. 520 Ward Street. We use only modern machinery and have extra equipment for French heels. The Up-to-Date Shoe Shop OAVE WADE, Prop., 520 Ward St. "Wade Right In" ORLANDO GAMMON, FORMER NELSON MAN, IS KILLED Mrs. Orlando Gammon of Kamloops, formerly of Nelson, lins received news of the death of lior husband In action in ITrance. Mr. and Mrs. Gammon lived in Nelson from 1907 to 1909. lie was a Canadian Pacific railway brakeman, ln addition to his widow, lie leaves one son. ;: BRITISH GOVERNMENT AND ' BOY SCOUTS *************.***********. One tiling tlio war hus sliown the rest of tiie world Is l|i0 valu0 0[ tlio Hoy Scout's training. The British government evidently trusts a Boy Scout, as is shown in the recent notice appearing in tho newspapers of Great Britain and reading as follows: "Tho government requires one thousand Boy Scouts between the uges of fifteen und eighteen, for shipbuilding nt Sandwich, Kent. They will be enlisted In the Rdyul Engineers, bo paid at the rate of Is. 3d. u day und parents will be entitled to soldiers' separation allowance." Hoy Scouts in Great Britain and Ireland, in France, Belgium, Italy and Rumuliiafliuve answered tile call without hesitation and In Canada the Boy Scouts are lenving a record of service which every Canadian Is proud of. Not a military organization, but ono in which the highest Ideals of citizenship ure taught. Loyalty and patriotism go hand In hand with service to one's home and country and if Boy Scouts Join up with the military units it Is only because they realize tholr duty and arc' prepared to do It when the call comes. „ "I promise to do my best to help other people at all times." One of the three promises mado by a boy on bo- coming a Scout is exemplified ln the action of the Scouts ot Cambridge, Englund, who have voluntoered (over ZOO strong) to assist the farmers in their locality In tho production of food. Two hundred or more saved the berry crop In Ontario last year nud the Scouts of Ottawa have already signified their Intention of assisting whero practicable in tho production of farm and garden produce. Other Scouts in Canada will follow tho example of their brother Scouts In Ontario and assist In the gathering of this year's crop. "A Scout Is hungry but he need not be." is the caption ot nn nrtlcle appearing in a recent issue of tho official organ of the Boy Scouts of America und descriptive of the success of a troop ln converting a vacant lot Into a productive market garden. Making a garden Is worth while Just for the fun thero Is In It, and also for the very material help provided in the production of food tor the country. Rev. W. .1. West of Port perry will become pastor of Puiinvllle I'reshy- leilau church, tjilEATRE TONIGHT ONLY Robert Conness and Mabel] Trundle —in— "THE MARTYRDOM OF PHILIP STRONG" Famous Players—5 Parts. Adapted from Charles Sheldon's] famous bookf "The Crucifixion of | Philip Strong." A magnificent drama, wonderfully acted. Comedy, "AN AWFUL ROMANCE" Tomorrow—Gladys Hulette in "The Shine Girl." Friday and, Saturday—Mary Pickford in "Less Than the Dust." Monday, April 16—"Oliver Twist," Charles Dickens' immortal book. Friday and Saturday April 13 and 14, ARTCRAFT PICTURES CORPORATION Presents the World's Most Famous Artiste, Mary Pickford —in— "Less Than the Dust"! (Seven Reels) Produced by the Mary Pickford Film Corporation. An intensely human story of a little English castaway in the picturesque background of modern India. PRICES: Evenings, adults, 26 cents; children, 10 cents; Matineo Saturday, Adults, 15 cents; children, 10 cents. * Starland Theatre If You Look] Prosperous most people will think you are—' and there's nothing like having your appearance count FOR YOU instead of against you. Go to Business in fl Fit- Reform Suit or Overcoat and you immediately join the J company of the city's well dHss-j ed, prosperous looking business and professional man. The cost] is little, $20, S22. $25 up to 835i EN0RY & WALLEY
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