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J The Dally News, has the, largest dr. iculatlo^ ot any (tally ^newspaper iu T Canada in proportion to the population Jot Its Konie town. I »♦♦»♦♦»♦»»♦»♦♦»»..»* .♦»♦-♦*» VOL. 1« No. 223 NELSON, B. P., MOSDaTMORNJN-3, DECEMBER s/f. 1917 V ^50.7 PER MONTH fflllM IK B WHECKED M m B. EARTHQUAKE-MAHV KUlJEp » « «« Over 80,000 People Made HoiKieless DEEP FISSURES OPEN IN STREETS .NumerousCasualties Occur When Theatre Collapses' (By Daily News Leased Wire.) SAN S.A-UVADOR, lice. SO.—Guatemala City, capital of the republic of Guatemala, has been completely destroyed by an earthquake. Many persons were killed in the disaster, some Jn thoir homos and others in the »t reels. The..Cologne theatre, which, wns fill- *hI with people collapsed. Then. wcro. many casualties among tho audieneo. + BESSARABIA COMES if * OUT AS REPUBLIC * + + * (By Daily News Leased Wire.) * + PETROGRAD, Dec. 30.—Bess- * + arabia has declared Its indepen- * + dence aa the Moldavian republic, + + to form a part of the Russian + + federated republic. * * _ + + Bessarabia Is a government of + * southwest Russia, adjoining Ru- * + mania, Abont half the inhabit- * * ants aro Rumanians. The popu- * * latlon Is in tho neighborhood of * + 2,000,000. It has an area of about * + 10,000 square miles. * •♦•••♦••**♦**++** 200,000 VOTES IKE nu to be "■"■* 123,000 Are of Soldier.—Big Majority Against Conscription so Far. (By Daily News Leased Wire.) MELBOURNE, Dec. 30.—Via Router's Ottawa Agency.—Thc Australian conscription referendum figures have not been materially altered, lt is officially estimated that 200,000 votes aro still to be counted. Of these 123,000 aro those of members of tho Australian forces and 7,000 those of ordlnnry and absentee voters. It Is estimated Many Germans Picked Off by Canadians Ri BY ENEMY PROVES FAILURE Work at Vimy Ridge Uni -versity Proceeding Satisfactorily RUSSIAN FORT UHUiNUP Mysterious, Affair Occurs at Kronstadt BRITISH REPULSE POWERFUL AnACK TO SOUTH OF CAMBRAI BULGARIA ACCEPTS PEACE PROPOSALS Petrograd Celebrates tbe N egotiations—Cossack Leader Reelected I prisons ware' badly damaged and many patients and prisoners were kilted. The railroad station, Uio sugar mills, the postoffice, the American and British legations, the United Stales consulate and nil the churches In the city have heen leveled. Deep fissures opened in tho middle of the city. The inhabitants, in panic, have fieri from tho capital. More than 80,000 persons are homeless. Thc stock of provisions in the city is scant nnd aid Is require*! promptly. The Salvadorean government has .suspended tho official New Year celebration and entered into mourning in -sympathy with Guatemala. Completes Work of Destruction. WASHINGTON, Dec. ;.0.-~Guatemala - Pity. ,(-i.»pUni. or tho little tContr.a Americah republic of GttUlomalu, has boon laid in ruins by a actios of earthquakes beginning Christinas dny and -..ulmlnatlng lust, night lu violent shocks which completed the work of destruction. A cablegram to tbe navy department today that 125,000 persons were- In tbe streets without shelter and that a number were killed by Calling walls. . .Naval forces in Central American \xm>. have boon ordered to ibe stricken area to render all assistance. (following is the brief despatch which brought tbe news (if the catastrophe: "Had earthquake yesterday finished thn work ot others. Everything in ruins beyond dfescfj'lpllon as a result of lusi ailfint.fi Shook. Ont- hundred and tweitty-flve thousajid persons are iu tbe HtL&Oj-t*. l'arls of tho country nre very co.td und windy. Tents are needed badly. Quite a number killed yesterday by falling walls." Tbe shocks probably occurred bo- twoecn 5:ii7 and 7 o'clock last nlgnt. (By Daily News Leased Wire.) CANADIAN HEADQUARTERS IN THiE FIELD, via London, Dee. 29.— By Canadian Overseas Correspondent. —No attempts at fraternization have been reported during Christmas week the only communication Lhat has been held with the enemy having to do with artillery, trench mortars, machine gun and snipers' exchanges. , j Despite the moonlight and a white blanket of snow over the country, out patrols havo been active nightly. Numerous enemy working parties have been broken up by our machine gun fire, while snipers have had an un- I usually successful week. One officer and three men, after two hours and a half In No Man's Land, examining wire bombs and enemy posts, returned safely without casualties, while a small enemy raid against one of our trenches wns broken up before the enemy had inmnei auiu*u«--jr, *.«....-. got within 30 yards of our line. Tho stated that a meeting of the ministerial Oormuns attempted to rush the post party had been convened for .Tan. 3. • ----- __....... „,... «..„* i..l,.„„ The commonwealth parliament has been summoned to meet on .Tan. 9. * MMt + tttMMMt * FORT AT KRONSTADT * * BLOWN UP * Many hospitals and asylums and the > that SI per cent of tho electors voted '■■-■' ' Ttr-m—""" '>«an.itrhns state that Wellington despatches state that some establishments are refusing to employ Australian shearers, on tho ground that while New Zcnlnndors ore fighting at tbe front, their places should not be tnken by anticonscription Ista. After a sitting of thc Australian cabinet Saturday, Premier Hughes C.P.R. BADLY HITBT STORM Train and Tel*$flraphio Communication Between Vancouver arid East Is Interrupted. (By Daily News Lensed Wire.) VANCOUVER, B.C., Dec. 30.—Train ( _.__,._ __. Vnd "telegraphic communication be- j ordlnating the medical work tween Vaneouver and eastern Canada base and at the front, but also in two parties. Tho first wns driven back with rifle fire immediately after it had been started, lint the second party, supported by a heavy barrage of rifle fire, grenades .-.ond light trench mortars, wns only dispersed in confusion after a vigorous bombing exchange, In which the enemy sustained several casualties while one of our men was severely wounded and four were slightly wounded. Outside these incidents there ls little lo report. Despite tbe trying winter condUiouR the men are in good health and spirits. Work is progressing favorably at tbe Vlmy ridge University. It Is being employed as a means, not only of eo ' m th if put- J2urthquukes have been prevalent in Guatemala since tho day after Christmas, when snooks wero general ilimugliout the republic. With each recurrent shock the damage In the ■capital of itho (republic; lias grown move extensive. Last Thursday it was reported that from 10 to 40 persons bad been killed ip the disturbance of iho previous night, while despatches nf Friday And Saturday indicated that 80 per cent of Guatemala had been demolished and that thousands of persons were homeless. Martial law has been declared nnd good order was said Jo be prevailing. Guatemala has heon tho scene of many disturbances the results of earth - <iuttkes. Since the settlement of tbe country. In 1522 there hnve been more .than 50 volcanic eruptions and In excess of 300 earthquakes. over Canadian Pacific railway bad not been restored tonight. The storm which played havoc with communications, 1ms ceased and large repair gangs aro working but so great was the damage done that no time was set for a resumption of the ordinary service. No trains wore run through yesterday and none today except for a local train to Mission, the western end of the storm belt. Telegraph lines were broken down by rain, which fell in large quantities and froze as it fell, Warm weather followed, causing slides in the mountains and damage to roadbeds, which stopped the trains. F. W. Peters, general superintendent for British Columbia, and R. N. Young, superintendent of telegraphs for British Columbia, are in charge of thc work of reconstruction. Service on the Great Northern also was canceled today. Tbe Canadian Northern succeeded In getting a train out from Vancouver to Rosedale, US miles. Tho BritiBh Columbia Telephone company has restored communication to Seattle Great damage wns done to fruit trees in the Mission district. Full reports are Incomplete. LOSS OF SUBMARINE ADMITTED BY BERLIN WASHINGTON, Dec. 30. — Despatches received hero today from France said the Gorman admiralty bad confirmed the loss of tho submarine which recently sank the old converted cruiser Chateau-Renault In the Mediterranean. Tho submarine was commanded by Captain Wendt who, with bis crew was taken prisoner. lines | ting medical officers at the front closer touch with tho developments of their profession. The deputy director of medical service of tho Canadian corps has inaugurated a special series of winter features in the war area. By arrangement with the Canadian general hospital nt the base, lectures nre being given ench week by authorities in the various branches ol medical practise. By this means it is hoped to remove partly the handicap which doctors now In Franco will face on their return to civilian practise. Many C.A.M.C. officers ont hero are serving in an administrative capacity and have had practicatly no practise since leaving civilian work at home and are partially out of touch with the profession. The first lecture yesterday was well attended and greatly appreciated. ACTION OF U.S. IS NOT GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP This Is View of Member of -Canadian ada. Itivalry between the competing ~ •-—--.. ' ■■"""■i-'-m i-a-iiia-ln drivel otoed luxurious Railway .Board of Plan to , Run Roads. (Byv Daily News Leased Wire.) ■MONTTftriAf., Dec. 2S.—"The so- called gowrmnpnt ownership of American railway** is In reality no such thing," silicone ot tho members of the Canadian railway war board in an interview with the Canadian Press this afternoon, "The government at AVushington hn« simply adopted sometuliyg like the Knglitdt plan of guaranteeing cortnln net returns tp tho railways prelum- -ably adoquivte and securing in return i*or this guarantee, the elimination of competitive features which havo hlth- orto been thought necessary by com peting roads but which from the point of view of national necessity havo to .he eliminated. ''The American railways before thc wnr und up until now have been run on a strictly competitive basis. There nro 7B0 of them and they have rendered service at rates lower than any* jvJttere else in the world accept in Ctui- Amorlcan roads developed luxurious high speed and frequent passenger service and special fast freight services. Legislation, both state and federal, imposed expensive operating conditions upon them and later on came increased costs of fuel, labor and material. These conditions have reacted unfavorably American railway securities by making Investors afraid to venture thoir money in them. Many of the roads have therefore been unable to make tho necessary extension of facilities without which it has been Impossible to handle the Immense traffic offering since the wnr started as promptly as would otherwise have been the case. Profits Assured and no Wo*ry. "Those in charge of American roads arc, utter ull, men with a sense of business honor and, therefore, of responsibility for tho welfare of the properties In their charge. Anyone will admit that. Each of these managers, up to the present hus been bound to Teel that he could not afford to hove (Continued ou I'ugi* Two.) MRS. RALPH SHTH TO SEEK ELECTION Will Be Candidate for Provincial Legislature—Four Byelections Held Jan. 24. (By Dally News Leased Wire,) VANCOUVER, B. C, Dec. 30.—Mrs. Ralph Smith, widow ot tho late lion. Ralph Smith, minister of flnaucc in the BritiBh Columbia government, announced yesterday that she would lie a candidate for thc legislature at tho byelectlon iu Vancouvor, caused by the death of her husband last summer. While Mrs. Smith Is In thn field as an independent candidate, the Sun editorially today suggests thut "it would not be a bad idea to accord hor the honor of election by acclamation." The legislature has been called to sit on Fob. 7 nnd I ho byelections In four ridings now unrepresented lu the legislature will be held Jan. 24. •**■ + (By Dally News Leased Wire.) * + LONDON, Dee. 30.—Ono of the * * forts at Kronstadt. tbe naval base * + near Petrograd. bus been blown + * up by an extremely violent ex- * + plosion, according to a Petrograd * + despatch to the Times. + * There lire no details. + + + + + * + * + * + + + + ** + * (By Daily News Leased Wire.) AMSTERDAM, Dec. 30.—The Bulgarian premier, Vaseil Uadoslnvoff, according to a Sofia despatch, has sent a message to all tho provincial prefects to the effect that Bulgaria hns accepted the Russian proposals: First, that the wnr between Bulgaria and Russia is ended;' second, thnt tho status quo ante helium with respect, to commercial treaties nnd consular nnd other conventions be reestablished; third, regarding the Danube question, thut this be decided tomorrow and a preliminary meeting of nil the delegations be held, Bulgaria to havo a representative on the Danube commission. The premier's message adds: "Both pnrtles have congratulated each oilier on tho result." Says Proposals Unacceptable. LONDON, Dec. 30.—The Belgian minister to Petrograd Is quoted by the Exchange. -Telegraph 'correspondent thero as having declared the German peace proposals to be unacceptable. A return to tho status quo ante helium would not solve a single problem of the war, in the minister's opinion. Vie added, the despatch says, that the proposed terms failed to indicate any means for the prevention of future conflicts or tho removal of the causes which brodght on tho present war. As for- tho indemnification of Belgium, tho minister pointed out. that this had been promised by the allies. Czernin Returns to Vienna. AMSTERDAM, Doc. 30.—A despatch from Vienna slates that Count Czernin loft Brest-Litovsk Friday evening for Vienna to discuss with the authorities the result of tho first conference with tho Russian peace, delegates. Will Visit Von Hindenburg. LONDON, Dec. 30.—Accord1! ng lo an Amsterdam despatch to the lix- chango Telegraph company, Dr. von Kuehlmann, the German foreign secretary, Is expected to reach Berlin today on his return from the peace negotiations. Ho Is to. be rocelved Immediately by the emperor and after that probably will visit Field Marshal von Hlndenburg's headquarters. The pan-German papers, says this despatch Invito tholr readers to hiss Von Kuelh- mann when bo arrives lu Berlin for "betraying tbe Gorman army." Mnxlmiian Harden asserts that Alsace cannot be considered an obstnelo to peace. (Continued on Page Throe.) FROM GREAT HEIGHT British Airmen Cause Havoc in German City—Munition Factories Among Places Hit. (By Daily News Leased Win-.j LONDON, Dee. 21).-- An official statement concerning tbe recent attack by British airmen on tbe city of .Mannheim bombing raid on Dec. I'-l issued this evening says; "Further Information a hunt the Mannheim bombing raid on December 24 has been received. Two of our formations totaling in machines crossed the line at a height of !H)0() feci between 10 ami 10:15 In tbe morning and arrived over their objective almost simultaneously. In spite of a heavy and accurate anti-aircraft gunfire they dropped their bombs from a height of more than 13,000 .feet. Sixteen hundred and twelve pounds of bond's and -'300 pounds of bombs were dropped by the respective groups, Four bursts were observed in the main station in Lud- wigshafon and several munition factories between Alundenhelm and Rbeingonnbeim. The bursts were confirmed by photographs taken al tbo time. "Two squadrons of enemy airplanes were encountered numbering ll machines, only live of which reached Lhe height of our bombing machines. Those did not attempt to attack al close range. "The anti-aircraft defenses around -Mannheim appeared tn be strong and brought down one of our machines, which was last seen descending under control. In addition, one of our observers was wounded but reached home safely. Haze and mist added to the difficulties of tbe operations, somo of the towns in Ibe Rhine valley boing completely coverud." Two Killed, 12 Injured. AMSTERDAM, Dec. ..0.—A semi-official communication printed in Mannheim, Dec. 2n, says no military duiuago was done. Two persons were killed and about a dozen wounded, no soldiers folng among them. ; A number nf Fwmch war prisoners wer'1 injured, the communication says, and tine British airplane was brought down in Pa- latina ami the oce\lpnnts pris en.- FATHER, MOTHER AND CHILD ARE DROWNED Auto Rolls Into River—Four Saved by Farmers Who Plunge Into Stream. ARE HURLED RACK Several Positions About Five Miles North of Jerusalem Captured by t British. (By Associated Press.) The British forces under General Allenby continue their victorious march against the Turks in Palestine. Considerable fresh progress lias been made north and northwest of Jerusalem, where lhe Turks offered stubborn re- slstancc but finally were overcome. (By Dally. News Leased Wire.) LONDON, Bee. HO.—Uritish troops in Palestine continued to drive back thc enemy Friday, advancing their line a, depth of two miles on a 13-mlle front; capturing Ras Arkub on Suffa. Aaataerram and Kulundria, about five miles north of Jerusalem, says an official statement. In nn official statement It is said: "Tiie Irish troops met considerable opposition which thoy overcame in spite of the difficulties of tho ground. "Although the. enemy is falling back the generally rough .mound and tbe mountainous nature of the eountry, make pursuit, slow and difficult. Our drplnnos bombed tho enemy's troops and transports on tho Nabnllti road all day no the 2Slll with great effect. Beeroth Occupied. LONDON, Dec. 30.—Fre forces under General Allenby in Palestine have advanced another three miles along the main road, according to the official statement issued tonight and after stubborn resistance bave occupied Biebr, thc ancient name of which is Beeroth. Kast of the road Hlzmctb- gereb was taken; west of lhe road tbe ridge of Rawllah was occupied; In thc centre nf the line mounted troops advanced to Khurlietb;i, Ibuha- rlth aud Deii'elkiutdis. OWNS i RY AIRMEN Attempt to Capture Welsh Ridge is Failure EOE GAINS FOOTING BUT SOON SWEPT OUT Eleven German Airplanes Downed—Airdromes Are Bombed LONDON, Dec. 30.—A despatch W enter's, Limited from British hcad- uarters says the Germans are expori- ncing difficulty in maintaining efficiency in tholr air servico on the western fronl. The correspondent sayn prisoners are unanimous in snying that the output of new machines is very limited and that this fact Is compelling the use of old typos of airplanes. (By Daily Xe\v LONDON fighting tod At Panda 13 Are Killed and 60 Wound ed—Three More Killed When Raid Repeated. WANTS INDEPENDENCE OP FINLAND RECOGNIZED (By Dally News Le.wod Wire.) COPiaN'HACJEN, * Dec. 30.—.'inland has scut three delegations respectively to tho Scandinavian countries, l-Jngland and prance and America to ask recognition °t t'"' I'uuntry's Independence, according to advices received here BOLSHEVIKI CAUSE TROUBLE AT VLADIVOSTOK (Uy Daily News Leasod Wite.) SHANGHAI, itov. 30.—The North China Dally Nows says the situation at Harbin, Manchuria, Is serious. Tbe newspapers also says that Bolsheviki disorders have, occurred at Vladivostok and that the Chinese are trying to semi ops thero. BORBRiDGE BLOCK AT OTTAWA GUTTED BY FIRE Damage Is Estimated at Over $175,000 —Two Stores are Completely Destroyed. OTTAWA, Dec. 30.—The uorbrldffu block at the corner of Rldoail and Mosgrovo streets was completely gutted by flro this morning, causing a loss of more than $175,00.1. The stores occupied by S. and H, Bqrbridge aud •otupany and a vacant store formerly occupied by A. L. Plnard & Son aro complete losses. The osloblisbmeid of M. Davidson, furriers, IUO Illdeau sti Is partly damnged. GENERAL VICTOR WILLIAMS IS NOW IN SWITZERLAND (By Daily News Leased Wire.) ZURICH. Dec. .10.—(Via Renter's Ottawa Agency)—A parly of British war prisoners has arrived hero from Germany, consisting of S4 officers and 55*1 mon. Tho officers Include Brlg.-Gen. Victor Williams of lhe Cunudlnn Expeditionary force. Tho officers are going to Montreux. Tho men will be Interned at Chateau Douax, Tho party, on the whole, looked well, Those interned In North Oormnny appeared to hnve had a much worse time than thoso Interned in South Qermdny. (By Ass In the Italia for Ihe present hut the big Hiu mutual bombn. Ing positions in Asiago plateau t river. This uotb ihe Monto Tnml: miles io the east derobba, near thi il Piv.s-O i theatre the in is idle, excepi for s continue to car dments against i the hilt region tn eastward to the ivity is pronoun, ba sector ami otl; Uppi Ides of Pe- cites of tin (By Daily News Leas MISSOULA, Mont., Dec Mrs. M. K, Kul-ellli and tl old sou, [Trunk, were dri Missoula river, here todn; automobile slipped on tbe ml rolled Into thi Kour td ber sons wt Stycknoy am who plunged • 1 them ■ ni. 2ll Wile.) , 80—Mr, i.in icir six-ye ir iwned in tin \ when tbeii 'muddy ban! swollen stream i were saved by P. .1 I. A. Balfour, farmers to tho river and drag Knl-ellk saw the iad unlY approached the haul;, bul hi the brake in time irni and could SEVEN KILLED WHEN TRAINS COELIDE About 20 Injured in Accident That Occurs Near North Vernon, Ind.— Block System Fails. (By Dally News Leased Win-.- NORTH VERNON, Ind., Dec 30.- Seven ure known to bo dead and about 20 Injured as thc result of a head-on collision between a westbound and an onstbonnd Baltimore ■& O.hlo train n mile east of here Inst night. All the dead were members of the ere.ws. The cause of tho wreck Is icpoitd to have /boon the failure of Mln block system to work. Uti-iunllc LIVESTOCK EMBARGO NOT HlTtlNO EDMONTON (By Daily News Lensed Wire.) KDMDNTON, Alia., Deo. 80.—Local freight officials of the Canadian Northern railway say. that tho cold weather livestock etinhnrgo Is not* affecting Edmonton to any extent. One .shipment of three carloads of cai tie to Chicago was turned down on Friday and that was all. Comparatively few cattlo are being shipped In and they are nearly all for local consumption. Thore Is no Canndlnn Pacific embargo effective In Edmonton. MARCONI APPOINTED HIGH COMMISSIONER TO U. S. Inventor of Wireless Till Recently Was Serving on Staff of Italian Commander, (By Dally Nows Leased Wire.) ROME, Dec. ,10.—William Marconi, Inventor of the wireless, has boen appointed Italian high commissioner to the Lulled States, Senor Marconi was a. member of the Italian mission which visited the United Stales last spring. After his return he served on the staff of General Diaz, commander In chief, giving special attention to the wireless system nt the front, WOMAN WHO TRIED TO POISON BRITISH PREMIER RELEASED (By Daily News Leased Wire.) ROME, Dec. 30.—The text uf the II- illan statement *oday reads: "On the whole front there was the usual harrusslng fire, us well ns reelp- cal patrol activity in tbe r.ngaiina Hoy and Valarsu. Raids attempted against. Costal I'ngo and Monte Melntfo re repulsed and a few prisoners captured, On (lie Piavo-Vecchln some prisoners were taken in u raid. Yosterday evening enemy airmen bombed Inhabited parts of Trovtso and Radua, open cities. In the centre of liadtia, where the population is densest tight bombs wore dropped, killing 13 persons and wounding i!i>. There were only six soldiers among the casualties, which, for the most part, were women und children, No monuments wore damaged, "In the other cities there were no casualties and virtually nu damsge." Artillery action Violent. BERLIN, Dee. 80.—An official report reads; "Italian Iheatre: On the front .if Tomba ridge, and in tin l'iave sector vnolent artillery and mlne-lhi'owilng engagements developed in tin- afternoon." Raids on Padua Repeated. ROME Dec. 80.—Tbo war oifice communication says: "Along the whole fronl there have been only artillery "They Were *»'*| tbe Monte Tamba sect- men brought down one captive balloons, Vest aircraft repeated tholr dropping more than 30 incendiary bombs. Three persons were killed, Including one child, und three were wounded, Including one woman. Much damage wns done to monuments, private dwellings and other buildings, Including two hospitals, l-'ire broke out ia the si. Valentine church, which was hit. The fine Carmine church wus partly demolished." , Dec. Leo-sod Wire.) 30—There wns heavy ilh of Cambrai. Thn Germans made a strong attack on a front of about two miles, according to Field Marshall llalg*s report from headquarters tonight. They succeeded in gaining n fotbold at two points but later were ejected. Tho text ol' the statement reads: ".\t dawn today the enemy mado powerful local attacks on a total front of more than two miles against, our position on the spur known as Welsh ridge, south of Cambral. In tho centre* the enemy was repulsed, but on thw right, north of La,vactiuofie, and ou the left, to the south of Marcoing, hirf troops succeeded in effecting a lodgment in two small salients In our line 'our counter-attacks have ejected ■ enemy from a portion of these po-^ inns and wo have takon prisoners. e fighting is continuing in both 'Early this morning hostile raiding which attacked our positions mnelieti were ro of thi artilli front thoro ry aetivity ctions. filially intense it ector. British air if the enemy" ild nn Padua explosive am part in the vicinity of g< pulsed with loss. ■'i in the remainder Was only tin- usual mi both sides." I.* .NDl i.\, Dee. ;to.- The official statement issued today says: "The Gormuns last night attacked lhe British positions northeast of Ypres. They wero completely repulsed by the British forces." LONDON, Dec. 2D.- statement on aviation Douglas Haig ; "British airplanes dropped 100 bomlw on three enemy airdromes north ot! Lille. Seven hostile, machines, four of which tell inside our linos, wero brought down by our airplanes. Twi> en down out of control* were shot down by our ling within our Hues, machines are missing, cry wus active In tht. if HargfncoiH't, south is and east and north- -The official issued by Sir other s Wei •0 lli'lv while four more guns, thn •e fill Three ■ of "Ul1 1 "Hi IHtilO nl'tlll m iulil.i.ih- lull n nnd • vest i.r i.im ea.il i if Yi ires," PARIS. De sued tonlghl bv ll "Tl Tin statement is- ar office fol- e cannonading attained a mod- intensity ou the greater part of ont and became rather spirited ! region ot' Beaumont and on tho right bank of the Meuse. "Belgian communication: During the lasl two days there was moderate artillery activity. We bombarded tbo enemy organizations in the regions of Dixmude, IClppo aud Tooi-vast... ns a retaliation of the bombardment of our trendies and front line communlca ll I'AIllS, Dec. 30.—"Thero was intermittent- cannonading ut several points --- *'" * *" thc war office reports. raids on our small •Th front," Germans made tth of St. Quentin nnd in tbo f UeKouveaux and Vauqudis. prisoners Including an officer. German airplanes wore lowh by the fire nf onr special posts so regian < We took "Tble, broughl cannon." I'.I'.KI.IN. Dee. 30.- The text of Today's official statement, reads: "Western theatre: In tbe Ypres bend, south of the Scarpe and nn the east bank of lhe Metisc there was at timew an increaso in artillery activity. Small reeonnoitering engagements took placo on the British front and In tbe Ar- gonne.'* FORMER PREMIER OF RUSSIA ASSASSINATED Goremykin Reportod Slain by Robbers Wife and Brother-in-law also Murdered. PJ3TROGRA0, Dec. 30.—Thc of former Premier Goiemyk wife and bis brother-in-law, b his roport- (By Daily Nows Leused Wire.) LONDON, Dec. 2!l.~Mis. Alice Wheeldon, who, with ber daughter and the kilter's husband, was found guilty and sentenced last March to io years' Imprisonment on the charge of con -- .... splracy to poison Premier Lloyd are said to have been slain by robl. George, has been released from prison at the estutc of tho former premier lu tit tbe premier's reddest. Mrs. Wheel- 4l*" m,-n"" r ""D" don Is near death through a hunger strlko. .,'.'. ed in tbe Petrograd papers today. The ire said to have bee at the estate of tho the Trans-Caucasus, Goromykla was a conspicuous fig ure during the latter years of the. old regime in Russia. At the fall of Premier Witte. during the politicnl upheaval in PJOti he was called on by Emperor Nicholas to form a government. After a stormy administration of less than three months he was removed. In February of 1914 ho was again appointed premier, holding office unt}l February of lust year. After tho revolution ]io was arrested and confined fur a short timo In tho fortress ot at. Paul aud SL I'eter, _ '-'-.i/j PAGE TWO THE DAILY NEWS MONDAY, DEC. 31; 1917. Leading Hotels of the West Whir* th* Traveling Public may obtain superior accommodation. Our Annual New Year's Dinner and Dance GEO. BENWELL Proprietor*. January 1st, 1918 MENU TOKE POINTS ON THE HALF SHELL CHICKEN CLEAR A LA PINANOIERE TOMATO CLEAR QUEEN OLIVES SALTED ALMONDS C'ELERV HEARTS FILLET OP SOLE, LYONNAtSE, 1IOLLANDA1SE GRILLED RL.YCK BASS, SAUCE TARTARE ROILED CAPON, OYSTER SAUCE CALVES SWEETBREAD, 11READED AUX CHAMPIGNONS STUFFED YOUNG DUCK WITH HAKED APPLE CALIFORNIA PRUIT BASKET ROAST SPRING TURKEY, COUNTRY DRESSING, CRANBERRY SAUCE SUCKLING PIG, SAUCE PO.MME HOME RANCH VEAL,"DEMI OI.ACE HOTHOUSE LETTUCE SLICED TOMATOES FRESH CRAP. FLAKE MAYONNAISE STEAMED POTATOES WHIPPED POTATOES CANDIED SWEET POTATOES ASPARAGUS TIPS AU BEURRE PETIT POIS DEEP APPLE PIE, WHIPPED CREAM HOT MINCE TART ENGLISH PLUM PUDDING, HARD AND SPICE SAUCE NEAPOLITAN ICE CREAM CHERRY JELLY CHRISTMAS CAKE CANDIES ASSORTED CAKE NUTS, CLUSTERED RAISINS, LOCAL AND IMPORTED PRUIT AMERICAN AND CANADIAN CHEESE CAPE NOIR First Silting, 6:00 p.m. Second Silting, 7:15 p.m.. $1.50 Per Cover Johnson's Orchestra Reserve Your Table Early Phone No. 53 THE HUME. A la Carte Table d'Hote GEORGE BENWELL, Prop. Special Sunday Dinner, $1.00. HUME— Pl'nnk I.. Murphy, Kiisln: MnrcuH il .MoCuno, Sandon; Mrs. Parkson, city: ,r. .1. Doyle, C. C. Patterson, Silverton: Mrs. Surti-es Tow- ,>?ood, Rex Towgood. Sandon: C. IC. 'Soverhs, Sloean City; ('. I. aVrchilmUl, Salmo; .1. C. Ryan, Spokane; .Mrs. W. Snider, Revelstoke; Gunner A. W. Gniliam. Balfour; .1. P. Keane. Spokane; GeorKe A. Spiky. Colton, Wash.: .William L. Keller, Spokane; A. P. MeXHarmld, Robson; .John Martin. Cranbrook; A. L. Stevens, Vancouver; , A. C. Mcsker, W. G. .Moll. Midway. The Strathcona Hotel will bo under new management of 1-1. W. Shore beginning Jan. 1. Special rales to boarders by the month. Business men's lunch, 12 to 2, 50 cents. FRANCE AND SWITZERLAND CONCLUDE NEW CONVENTION B13HNK, Dec. :t<—.\ nw commo clai convention has just hit n concluded be- two< n franco nnd Switzerland. It grants certain facilities for tho transit of ammunition, grain nndn other corn- mod ties for Switzerland through Fronch territory. Strath cona Hotel II. W. SHORE, Pronrlfltor NELSON'S LEADING HOTEL New Year's Dinner and Dance $1.00 A PLATE First Table 6 p.m. Second Table 7:15 p.m. MENU OLY.MPIA OYSTER COCKTAIL RUSSIAN CAVIAR ON* TOAST HOTHOUSE LETTUCE 'CRISP CELERY STUFFED OLIVES SALTED ALMONDS CREAM TOMATO CONSOMME AU BRUNOISK BOILED PHASER RIVER SALMON, BECHAMEL BOILED LEG OF MUTTON, FRENCH CAPER SAUCE PRIED SPRING CHICKEN A LA MARYLAND FRENCH SHRIMP PATTIES AU POULETTE QUEEN FRITTERS HOME M.YDE MARMALADE YOUNG TURKEY, CHESTNUT DRESSING. CRANBERRY SAUCE rOUNG RANCH GOOSE, SAGE DRESSING PLUM SAUCE LEG OI- YOUNG PORK AND APPLE. SAUCE PRUIT SALAD BOIaJED AND CREAMED POTATOES BROWN SWEET POTATOES CORN ON COB CREAM CAULIFLOWER DEEP APPLE. PIE. WHIPPED CREAM HOT MINCE PIE BOSTON CREAM PIE ENGLISH PLUM PUDDING, HARD SAUCE ICE CREAM CHRISTMAS CAKE ASSORTED FRUITS DATES FIGS CLUSTER RAISINS ASSORTED CAKES CANADIAN CHEESE Make Your Reservations'Early Phone 12 SPEND YOUR HOLIDAYS AT Halcyon Hot Springs Sanitarium AND STOCK UP WITH HEALTH IE you suffer froth muscular, inflammatory; sciatic or any other form of rheumatism, or from metallic poisoning of any sort don't delay. Come at onee and get cured. Most complete and best arranged bathing establishment on the continent. .-VII departments under one roof, steam heated and electric lighted. Rates: $3 per day or $17 per week. DAVIS & DAVIS, Props. Halcyon, Arrow Lakes, B. C. Queen's Hotel European and American Plan. Steam Heat in Every Room. A. LAPOINTE, Proprietor. QUEENS—A. W. Cottlngham and wife, Kaslo; Mrs. J. McKinnon, Castlegar; Mrs. IL Hay, Trail; Alex. McMillan, Sandon; D. Surtees. Cranbrook; W. J. Pelly, Vancouver; T. II. .Tones, Frultvale; J. 8. Lane, Ymir; A. Innos, Kaslo; J. Smith. City; C, A. Clark'; Miss E. M. Clark, Swift Current; D. Lamb, Farron: Mrs. Rock. Midway. Madden House M. J. MADDEN, Proprietress. STEAM HEATED. Corner Baker and Ward Sts., Nelson MADDEN—Mrs. O. E. .Comet?.; K. Dowett, Mohawk. Ont.; .1. E. Ivornety, A. W. Pouney; Thomas Auburn. New York; Herbert Sintonork, Paris; R. E. Thompson, Willow Point; .1. Dan Bnr- rett, .lames Modlllgan, city; E. Itusseil, Sandon; Carl Ottoson, W. ii. Wallace: .1. P. Roche and George Embs, Trail! Mr. and Mrs. It. T. Smith; c. II. Swalow, Calgary. Nels'on house European Plan, W. A. WARD, Proprietor. Cafe Open Day and Night. Merchants' Lunch, 12 to 2. Phone 275 P. O. Box 597 NELSON—F. VV. QUI, Wlnlaw, 1'. McDougall, 13. Pierce, Midway; D. McLeod,. Silverton; C. A. MeKcnzle, Seattle; E. It. Mackay, Creston; 3. Harper, Calgary; Miss lsobel Cawley, Mrs; C. Cawley, Mrs. I). Itankln, Mrs. .1. Bremner, J. Bremner, C. C. Patterson, Mlfls M. Stewart, City; Frod MeGIll, Harrop; D. B. MeEnohorn, Tadnnc; O. Hanley, Spokane. Tremont Hotel Nelson, B. C. STEAM HEATED European and American Plan. Restaurant in Connection, Regular Meals and Short Orders. A. CAMPBELL, Proprietor. TIIBM.ONT-—.I. MllnoN A. Spoberg, N. Farrell. D. McLeod, Silverton; Alex. Barkley and wife, Scotland; Georgo Banker, Creston; It. Reid, Kosomont; M. Morrison and wife, Kasln. Grand Central Hotel J. A. ERICKSON, Prop. Opposite Postoffice. Rcom and Board, $35 per Month. European Plan, Rooms 50c up. Meals, 35c, V * GRAND CENTRAL—Spy Hancock, Rossland; James Grant, 49 Crook; AV. Jones, Calgary; Robert Sanderson, Beaton; Paul Dirk nnd wife, Empress, Aim.; Carl Estevan, Fernie; J. Roche, Nelaon. Low Kong, Chow Chow. New Grand Hotel STEAM HEATED. Hot and Cold Water in Every Room American and European Plans NEW GRAND—Lois Tulick, Conlml; J. Morris, Trail; D. Bergman, Kaslo; P. Murphy, Needles; N, Kelly, Wardner; S. Stevens, Wardnor; O. Krlek- Bon, Tarrys. -»-)->4 4*44-»*>4>>-»'»->-)t + EARTHQUAKE DESTROYS + + CITY OF QAUTEMALA * * * * (By Dally News Leased Wire.) + + WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.—An- + 4" other earthquake at Guatemala + + city yesterday virtually destroyed + + the city.- A navy department ro- * * port today snld everything was in + + ruins and thnt 125,000 people were + * In the streets, American naval + + vessels have been ordered to ren- + + dor assistance. * ** + *>* + <*■*■** + * + + + * + WEATHER COLD AT OTTAWA; 31 BELOW REGISTERED OTTAWA, Doc. 80.—Tho minimum temperature hero today was 31 degrees below and tbo maximum 8',£ bolow. FRENCH AND GREEK AIRMEN BOMB CAMP IN MACEDONIA PARIS, Dec. 30.—Tho wnr office announced tonight: "Ariny of tho east, Dec. 29: Tho eno- rmy artillery wns rather nctlvo on the lower Struma. , "Fronch and Greek airplanes In tho Vardar sector dropped bombs on the onomy encampment, which they also attacked with machine guns." ACTiflK Of U.S. (.Continued from Page Ono.) the onrnlngftJif, bis. road sacrificed by reduction ofXfcpeciai services which would reduce, the- income of his road and glv6'hls>t-6^npct!tor's undue advantage in ' thej'struggle for patronage. He is noW'fbvbe re)laved of his worries In this rospj.gt.ns with Its net profits guaranteed^f'bl.s^rpnd would try to eliminate competitive features. "Tho inin\ed,l*atc convenience of tho public may qwfferto some extent, but the real interests of the nation will bo protected." "How does - the American situation differ from'the*, situation in Canada?" he was asked. - "It differsJii'thrce things: First, the Canadian r6^,a^have been dealing with war condltlojjlj'^ihce August, 1914. Tho American foii'prtly a fow months. Second, Canada's.'chief railroads, unlike Iho Amorlcaif roads, an* nationwide in organization nnd operation, ln dealing wtth^'ltiationwidc conditions each Cariadt.W11 transcontinental has unity of control ovor Its own coast to coast traffic$\\X, In the I'nited States strategic manipulation of traffic, has heen most difficult owing to the fact that, thoro is no American railway, singly controlled running from thn Atlantic to the Pacific. Control of tho American coast to coast movements can only be. had by Joining up many different roads eaeh wilh a different management and different usages. Work of f?farkeu Cervice. "Third, the-fact that thoro aro in the Trnited'8ttttefi 7-50 railways, whereas, in Canada thore are only three largo systems and loss than iJO roads counting small and large us well, made the work -of the American railway war bonrd-'difficult of success while, on the other hand, the work of tho Canadian war board has already been of markodf service to thc country, A war hoard that can'coordinate thc activities of three or four big Hues faces a very different proposition when tho number of roods is raised by hundreds upon hundreds, in Canada today shortages of one road are tnken care of at once out of .the surplusses of sister roads, Congestion on one is handled | by all the roads working In concert through tho Canadian railway board, | although owing to American condition.''' Canada is still short mnny thousands of her own cars detained In the United States; in the meantime the shortage •In such things as potato cars, apple cars, coal cars or engines, trackage or terminal facilities are constantly and almost Instantly met through' the Canadian railway war board, Needless to say tho round about routing of freight which is ono of the features of American railway compotlJlon Moos not exist tn Cnnada."- *, FIRE DESTROYS PART OF PLANT AT SYDNEY SYDNEY, N. S., Deo. 30.—A heavy explosion startled the people of Sydney abont midnight tonight. This was followed by an alarm of fire, which proved lo be at tho Cross Fertilizer plant, near tho stool plant. The loud report was causod by tho explosion of hot slag, which was boing conveyed to tbo fertilizer plant from tho .steel works. Tho explosion set flro.to tho main building. Tbe mill house was prac.tlcaly destroyed, while the warehouse remains Intnct.. SASKATCHEWAN PROTE8TS * PROPOSED RATE INCREASE Claims Higher Railway Freight Wilt Affect Farm Production—Alberta Farmers Also Protest. Illy Daily News Leased Wire.) REGINA, Sask., Dec. 30.—Tho Saskatchewan department of agriculture has wired Premier Borden a protest against the Increased freight rates, in view of the great demand for increased productions on tbo farms. Alberta Farmers Protest, CALGARY, D6c. 30.—The UnLod Farmers of Alberta nro protesting to lhe government against tbe increase of Dominion freight rates granted by tho board of railway commissioners. 11. W. Wood, president of the. U. F. A„ sent a. message tonight to Hon. N. W. Rowell, acting prime minister, to thnt effect. DR BLAND WANTS LAURIER IN CABINET (By Daily News Leased Wiro.) OTTAWA, Dec. 30.—That Sir Wilfrid Laurier be invited to enter the cabinet was the suggestion mado by Dr. Salem Bland of Winnipeg In an address at tho People's Forum tonight. He said It was timo thc whole nation was gathered together and tho breach healed, particularly among the two great races. When tho cleavage first New Year's Gifts THE OLD CUSTOM OF GIFT-GIVING AT NEW YEAR'S TIME IS' STILL MUCH IN EVIDENCE Our Stock Will Offer You Practical Aid in Making Selection A FEW PLUSH COATS—JUST IN SALTS PLUSH, BEAUTIFULLY MADE AND SMART IN STYLE A GII'-T THAT WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED i _v__ '• *_ A SILK UNDERSKIRT IN BLACK OR IN COLORS—MATERIALS OF "QUEEN QUALITY" SILK—A MOST ACCEPTABLE RIFT A Silk Blouse CREPE-DE-CHENE On GEORGETTE CREPE IN A GREAT VARIETY OF COLORS aVND TRIMMINGS | —• A VERY DAINTY GIFT WE WOULD* FURTHER SUGGEST: OSTRICH BOAS KID GLOVES SWEATER COATS BOUDOIR CAPS KNITTED UNDERWEAR CAT AND SCARF SETS FOR SKATING ' SILi; UMffRELLA FANCY NECKWEAR, HOSIERY, FURS. ETC. END THE OLD YEAR WELL BY MAKING SOMEONE GLAD Smillie & Weir LADIES' WEAR SPECIALISTS wmmmmmmmmas\^svaakmBmkmkmmm appeared In regard to thc Canadian policy In the war, Dr. Bland said his first thought had boen that Quebec must not dominate and thnt tho people of tho country were not going to allow It. Presaging his suggestion that tbo Liberal chieftain bo brought into tho cabinet, tbo speaker- declared that Quebec must not bo humiliated. If Sir Wilfrid Laurier joined tho government, jo said, It woidd be the outcome of tho veteran statesman's dearest wish to strengthen the harmony and feeling between the two great races. ' v' 6e>. Copy tm MONDAY, DEC. SI, 18,17., ) THE RAILY r|EWS? ™$F1$&*.. *aA= PE""" •-•....:-..-.. ,;.-..i.a. J.W.A MMm'>M''J'MlM ..........♦.....?.»'...... Mining and Markets PRICE OF UTICA DROPS AT SPOKANE '; Slocan Star Shows Big Improvement—Standard .Recedes—Price of Rambler Unchanged There wus a sharp recession In the cuse of Utica on the Spokane market Saturday,' the prico dropping; 1}4 to ; i%.'.. Slocan Star was stronger than it has been for a considerable time, the stock gaining % to 2*4. Standard yielded a point'to 39. Rambler was unchanged at 7. 8pokane Closing Quotations. (Reported by St Donla & Lawrence.) Bid Asked Cork-Province $ M ? -02V4 Caledonia in; ■•■ j Rambler 07 .10 j Standard 39 .40 ■ Slocan'Star MV* .02% Utica"' Di% .10 New York Curb Closing. Bid Asked ' Canada Copper "I1.S7M, »2.00 '.Ray Hercules 3.25 3.50 Standard t 1.37% .43% Utica 09 .11 New York Exchange. High tow Close C. P. R 138 137 138 ' Chlno 40% 4014 4»>,4 ■ Granby — — 76i4 Inspiration 14 43*i 43% Jfitt'ml .'.'.' 28 'A 28% 28'S8 .' tfV'S."Steel 88% 87% 88% I ' Soles: C. P. R„ 1400; Chino, 1500; j Inspiration, 2900; Miami; 1400; U. S. ' Steel, 70.100. . There will be lio session '„ Tuesday, New Year's day. 'COLD WEATHER CAUSES GRAIN PRICES TO ADVANCE 'CHICAGO, 111., Dec. 20.—With railroads handicapped by thc cold weather and with* receipts consequently dwarf - ■ ed, the grain markets toduy had an upward slant throughout the session. Corn closed steady at: the' same as yes. ■terday's finish to ■% cent higher. Oats gained y. to 1% cents net. In provisions there was un advance ranging from 7 to 45 cents. BUTTER MARKET STRONG. MONTREaVL, Dec. 29.—Local butter market strong with prices unchanged. Practically no strictly new laid eggs are coming in to the mnrkel. odd cases find ready sale nt 70 to 75 cents a dozen. Cheese prices firm. 'Cheese: Finest westerns, 21%; finest easterns, 21 *4. Butter: Choicest creamery. 45 to '/,; seconds, 44 to '%. Eggs: Fresh, 65 to 00; selected, 46; No. 1 stock, 42; No. 2 stock, 38 to 39. G. N. R. PUTS EMBARGO OWpeiVE STOC* SHIPMENTS WINlrfli'Ka, Dec. 20.—Tho Canadian Northern* railway today placed an embargo on all live stock shipments east aiul tyes*. on account of the severe cold weather. ! STOCK SOMtWHAT H9 Low Priced Rails in Further Demand But Standard Shares Lap- Bonds Strong. (By Dally Newa Leased Wire.) NI0W. YORK, Dec. 291.—The movement of stocks during today's short but active session was rather mixed despite surface conditions of (jcnernl strength. Low-priced rails were in further demand, especially the group of western and southwestern Issues, while standard shares lagged. The bank statement disclosed important changes In local monetary conditions. Actual loans showed the nominal decrease of ?4■i,*<ilf-,ouo and last week's severe drain on reserves was partly made up. by an Increase of $35,- 000,000 In that Item. Trade authorities referred to the obscured outlook in general linos- of trade with increasing conservatism on the' part of the big business Interests, Bonds were strong* 'and unusually active on an enlarged inquiry for domestic issues. Liberty 4s changed hands at 97.2G to DC.98. Total sale's, $3,985,000. ' ., DOME IS FEATURE STOCK ON TORONTO MARKET (By Dally "News Leased Wire.) TORONTO, Dec. 29.—In view of the imminence of the time for payment of the second instalment on the Victory loan, operations .on the Toronto exchange are undergoing further curtailment and thc half-day session Saturday showed trading reduced to absurdly small proportions. One hundred shores of Dome at 790 and two shares of Canada Permanent at 162% made up the stock transactions, while dealings In the war loans were con fined to $1900 of thc third Issue which sold unchanged at 92. MAY INCREASE LUCKY JIM CAPITALIZATION Annual Meeting Will Have Before It Proposal to Raise Number of Shares to Six Million A proposal to raise the capitalization of thc Lucky Jim mine from ?2,500,000 to $0,000,000 will be made In a resolution which will be presented at the annual meeting of the company at Victoria, .laii. 12. The'increase is designed to enable the company to pay off its bonded and other indebtedness and to make iiccpshiio* improvements at the property, according to a circular which has been issued by Walter J. Nicholls, secretary. LIVESTOCK MARKETS. (By Dally Nows Leased Wire.) CHICAGO, 111.. Dec. 2ft.—Cattle: Receipts, 3000; weak. Beeves, 7,50 to 14.25; stockers and feeders, 6.60 to 10.20; cows and heifers, 5.20 to 11.30; calves, 8.50 to 16. Hogs: Receipts, 21,000; weak. Light, 15.-65 lo 16.55; mixed, 16.20 to 16.50; heavy, 16.10 to 16.80; rough, 16.10 to 16.25; pigs, 11.75 to 15.25; bulk of sales, 16.40 to! 11.75. Sheep: Receipts, 4000; steady. Native lainbs, 12.75 to 16.75. INTERALLIED LABOR CONi Flttt TRAM POWER FEATURES TRADING AT MONTREAL (By Dally News Leased Wire.) MONTREAL, Dec. 30.—Activity in Tram Power wus the feature of the stock exchange trading Saturday. On tho street there have been rumors of late that tho commission appointed by the provincial government to investigate the application of tho company for a new franchise and a rearrangement of the fare system is about to report favorably to the company, lt is hinted that a straight 5 cent faro will bo recommended w,Uh an exchange for trariefor and that-a 30-yoar *rttnchise bo granted. The stock started selling at 30, 2% points up from Friday's close and went to 32%, falling off % a point before thc close. Steel of Canada was In demand, deals being put through at 50. The Consolidated ining & Smelting Co. of Canada, Limited Offices, Smeltlni, and Refining Department TRAHa, BRITISH COLUMBIA SMELTERS AND REFINERS Purchasers of Gold, Silver, Copper, Lead and Zinc Ores TADANAC BRAND PIO IaEaVD. BlaUESTONB AND SPELTER THE NELSON IRON WORKS, Ltd. PARTIAL LIST OF SECOND-HAND MACHINERY POR SALE » 1 14x16 Phoenix Horizontal Bn- 1 6 x 5 Hoist,' Steam, "ttri.4 1 6x8 Hoist, Steam. 1 80 it'T''V«rtlcal Boiler. 1 2-h.p. D. C. Motor, 220 volts. 1 88*8 V«fttcal Boiler' 1 3-h.p. A. C. Motor, 220 volts. 1 60x16 Horizontal Ret. Tub. 1 6-h.p. A. C. Motor, 220 volts. Boiler. 1 5-k.w. D. C. Generator. 1 10x10x10 Steam Driyen Com 1 17"4-k.w. D. C. Generator. pressor. 1 10-k.w. D. C. Generator. 1 12x12 Belt Driven Compressor. IH tons 12-lb. Mining Bails. 1 12x18 Steam Driven Compressor 1000 feet 10-Inch Hydraulic Pipe, 1 16 x 18 Steam' Driven Compressor, Rivetted. Sectional. 2400 feet 4-inch Casing Pipe. 1 No. 1 Cameron Boiler Feed Fump 1 12-inch Pelton Motor. 1 No. 6 Cameron Sinker, Piston 1 24-Inch Pelton Motor. Type/ *'-.' ■"" 1 36-Inch Pelton Wheel, 1 16 x 8 x 16 . Knowlos Cameron 1 48-inch Pelton Wheel. Sinker. 1 6-Stamp Mill, New. 4 A Christmas New Year's Local Excursion Fares fW ROUND TRIP—FIRST CLAS8 TO AND FROM ALL STATIONS ON WE8TERN LINE8 fare and One-Third ON SALE DECEMBER 22 TO 26 AND DECEMBER 29 TO JANUARY 1 RETURN LIMIT JANUARY 4 Special {Teachers, Students and Concessions I Commercial Travelers ASK FOR, DETAILS TTiaLi,- a^JL.* P-tom AH Agent* and Purwra Kootanay llftHPTQ Stcameri. Conductor* will ••» Ex our., on 4.1HN».*4:-M'-, Ticket^from Flag Station*. J. a**. CARTER, District Passenger Agent, Nelson, B.C. View of American Labor Wilt Be Invited at Meetings British and French Arranging. ■LONDON. Dec. 30.—The British labor party is taking stops to follow up thn campaign of Solidarity of the workmen of the entente allied nations, ln which a beginning has been mado by the French and Hrltlsh labor organizations In framing their war alma. Tho nest action contemplated Is an assembly of the interallied labor conferences.. The views of American labor will be invited, as a congress without American cooperation would bo useless. Thc Central News says that in Friday's conference between Premier Lloyd George and the labor Icado.s, the premier made it clear that any proposal that British labor puts forward can be dealt with by the allied governments only as a whole. Lloyd Georgo said that ns far as Great Br-tain waa concerned there would be no separate peace. The negotiations that are proceeding between Premier Lloyd George and lhe Laborites over tho guYorii-] moiit'a program to obtain more men for the army are regarded as highly Important. The premier is asking for the cancellation of exemption of certain classes of labor, which thc Asquith government gave the Laborites when! cooaci^j it Ion was introducatlr • It via* then-intimated by tho government that events might mako the withdrawal of exemptions necessary. The Laborites are now disposed to urge upon the government the acceptance of their war aims platform as thn price for the acceptance' of additional conscription. STOCKS. We have facilities for handling orders on all the principal exchanges, and shall bo pleased to handle your business. See our board for dally wiro quotations. ! ST. DENIS & LAWRENCE, Phone 39. 509 Ward St. Box 1102 [Anchor-[)onaldson [ine] ^PASSENGER PORTLANIIMeJ SERVICE -^i TO GLASGOW. ^.agents 3- W 1 o/?' HE.LIDMAN.GEN.AG'T. VANCOUVER,BC. VJ INN'HEO,MAV Notice The adjourned annual meeting of tho Utica Mines, Limited, will bo held at Kaslo, Jan. 3. The B.C. Assay and Chemical Supply Company, Ltd. Laboratory Supplies for Assayers, Chemists, Schools and Colleges Scientific Glassware and Porcelain ware, Chemically Pure Acids and Chemicals. 567 Hornby St., Vancouver, B. C. MINING TRUTH The only publication of Its kind In the world and tho only exclusively mining periodical in the Interior Northwest fields, I Edited by Sidney Norman, an old-timer In the Kootenays and a firm believer ln the future of BritiBh Columbia's mines. I Published twice a month, Sub-' scriptlon price, $3 por annum. MINING TRUTH j SPOKANE, WA8('*.*>'*'''I VMmMMMVWMM J! Returning Officer Moffatt Completes Results—Papers Will Be Forwarded "to "Ottawa Wednesday ' A. Austin 1363 R. F. Green 3952 W. Maxwell 1853 Such arc the final returns of 'Jtho West Kootenay elections "'given' out lust' evening" by Returning Officer Fred C. Moffatl. Th'o number of're- Jccteci ballots was 42i Thoso in 'envelopes -numbered 41'and'those marked spoiled totaled 33. There "were 33S certificates ' issued by enumerators. Polling stations numuered 112. The puraers will be'sent to Ottawa Wednesday, it being heceBSary to bold them ln the city for six days In event of a recount. Returning Officer Moffatt states that the' returns from out of town polling stntions reached the .city in good shape. The' finals by stations are: Ferguson 8 r 8 13 Trout laiiltc ir> lii Gerrard 5 0 Howser 2 • .*> Lardo 5 t 8 Argenta 1 1 Kaslo 37 11 13 Kaslo ail til) 21 Whitewater 9 Johnson's Jaimdlng ... 3 6 Ainsworth Bli 24 4 Queens Bay 0 17 Crawford Day 8 34 1 Rlondel 7 14 C Kootenay Bay 1 10 1 Nelson (West) 14D 117 88 Nelson (East) 84 203 62 Nelson (Fairview) 07 17-3 • 27 Nelson (Rosemont) ... 8 30 4 Nelson (Ferry) 8 1 Rossland (West) 20 1D2 (11) Rossland (East) 31 15? 80 Passmore 2 10 2 Wlnlaw 3 19 1 Perry Siding 3 29 3 Slocan City 8 82 17 Silverton 90 47 3 Silverton Ill 60 I New Denver .....31 60 5 Rosebery 10 13 4 Three Forks 22 11 4 Sandon 81 06 6 Doer Park .'. il'* 9 Renata -6 2 Edgewood 5 ' 29 16 Fauquier 4 3 1 a\pplegrove t .. 4 1 Needles 3 23 4 Burton :... ,4 20 18 Arrow Park ..'.16 31 10 Nakusp 33 113 23 Summit Lake .... 3 14 9 Patterson I 9 Annable , 6 17 8 Trail !..;...... 34 109 52 Trail ;«,,, 39 80 64 grestorl, 'EtUjHl'.*-. ■.... 1 -74 6H fcrest'oii (West)'... 2 84 3f Sirdar .' ag* 1 19 15 Wynndol '..- 1 18 2 Erickson 19 10 Kitchener 3 0 6 Canyon City I 10 19 Boswell ..' 17 3 Gray's Creek —.' 2 11 Trail 30 73 52 Trail ,. 49 91 70 Trail 20 42 46 Trail 12 53 40 Castlegar 3 32 9 Robson 17 5 Syringa Creek 6 Thrums 16 2 Slocan Junction 3 19 1 Crescent Valley 1 13 13 Slocan Park 0 2 Lower Bonnington .... 8 18 Taghum 8' S 6 Granite 20 3 Shirley .' 5 13 12 Willow Point .. 50 2 Nine Mile *.*'■.: 8 1' Harrop , 30 V Proctor •': 3 80 9 Ymir 19 10 21 Salmo 3, 33 31 Erie : 4 9 Benton 1 17 i Sheet) Creek :. ..' Hall Siding -2 8 Emerald Jllnc '.'i 2 1 Frultvale ,2 31 23 Columbia Gardens 2 8 1 Waneta '1 22 1 Pond d'Orellle .: 11 l Revelstoke 311 75 SO "Revelstoke (W. 1) . ... 2lj 71 74 Revelstoke (W. 2) .... 17 181 100 Revelstoke (W. 3) .... 14 74 77 Big Eddy ..' 16 8 Begble School ." 1 11 14 7',4-Mllo Board 6 4 Wigwam '.. 1,8 0 Jreeley Creek .'...' '5 4 Albert Canyon >1 16 9 Illeelllewaot .. 8 .llaclor ' Wt 11 It Sprout' ..'.'. 12 4 Hall's Landing 11 7 Arrowhead I. 24 25 Benton 1 12 7 Jamborne. ;. 12 lalena Bay ' 0 2 Halcyon 1 12 2 Pingston Creek .. ;.,8, 0 8 La Forme Creek .... v. v". i* 5 Boyd's Ranch 1 2 ARGENTINA FREIGHT STEAMER GOES ASHORE (By Dally News ljflaiied Wire.) AN ATLANTIC PORT,:I>ec. 30.—An Argentina freight steamer is high on the beach tonight off, tiro coast here. She was light and inbound. ■ The crow was rescued by coast guards before the vcsbcI was finally driven through the brenkors. WrccWhg tugs hnve gone to the rescue. : ''•, . THREE MEN FROM PROVINCE IN WEEKEND CASUALTIES OTTAWA, Deo. 30—Saturday night's casualty list reported ona western Canadian Soldier died of wounds, one died, one wounded and two ill. British Columbia men are: .ILL : ' William Pattison; Vancouve?. MOUNTED RIFLES. Edward Grayson, Eburne. .: Sunday Night Lilt. OTTAWA, Dec. 30.—OH* British Columbia man li mentioned as wounded in tonight's casualty list, E, C. Smith. !Sin3»g,,?i .,..'.-' OUT S BLOWN UP (Continued from, Page One.) Petrograd Celebrates LONDON, ' Dee. 30.—Despatches from Petrograd say the city was given over to a celebration of the peace negotiations. The watchwords were, "Down with International Imperial- Ism" und' "Long Live the Third International." A telegram received in I'etrograd from Novo Tchierkask announced that General Kaledines, who recently ro- Nlgribci as hetman of the Cossacks on the ground that inert was opposition to him ut the front, has beeti reelected by 538 out of a total ot 638 vote's-. ' -Mohcow reports thit railway communication with the south has boen stopped, sections of the trucks having been destroyed and that no foodstuffs are arriving. Cossack Leader and Brother Murdered Thc Petrograd Don states that the Cossack leader, Kraulofl", former member of the duma, i^nd his brother bave been murdered while journeying to attend a Cossack mllltfiry-gathering. All teachers, male and female', lii the municipal schools df • Petrograd have gone on strike us' a.- protest^ ngainst the proceedings of the Bol-t sheviki and intend to remain away, from the schools pending the opening Of the constituent assembly. It is reported that an autonomous government has beon formed In Turkestan, with M. Tynyssavalff, a member of the second dumu, as-premier; The Siberian district i cfongress at Tomsk has elected a provisional government, headed by President Potanln, With a coalition cabinet, which Includes Constitutional Democrats. Ensign Kryienko, t the, Bolsheviki pommapder-in-chlef, has ,sent telegrams to all commanders regarding the Brest negotiations and the Russian conditions of peace. He also has signed an ordei or the day calling on his troops to turn their arms against those who are standing In the way of the conclusion of peace. The Bolsheviki organ Unvestla Insists on new election of delegates to the constituent assembly In districts where those chosen "do not express the popular will," such as constituencies where social revolutionaries nnd members of the right have been ro- turned. The Petrograd council of people's commissaries has issued a statement supporting the council 6f soldiers' and workmen's delegates of Ukraine, which has been established In opposition to the Ukrainian Rado, as "the truly popular power," and the real government of this territory. It promises the new government Us fraternal support in "all works of peace," such as the handing over of all lands, factories, workshops and banks to the working classes. Will Confiscate Factories PETROGRAD, Dee. 29.—The council of people's commissaries has ordered the confiscation of the factories and all other properties of tho Russo- Belgian company because its directors on Dec. 18 declared the company to be in a state of liquidation and declined to submit to tho control of the commissaries. All workmen havo been orderd to continue the discharge of their duties. Says Disorder Exaggerated LONDON, Dec, 30.—Thc Petrograd correspondent of the Daily News, who has just returned there after a three months visit to England, telegraphed under date of Saturday, saying that reports of disorder printed in England arc based mainly on wilful misrepresentation by opposition papers in Petrograd. He says that, the city is more orderly than for some months, before the Bolsheviki took control und -.. .. . .■'. - .■-.-.' l-W"-' '. '>4&flf?ff*p* ■ that the government, fqr. tneXtBI $!«• since the revolution, is bafced-'oh Tfal force. '" '" '.*.-- ':'-' ' NEW YORK MENACED aV ' j * '■' '\' BY 6©At FAMINE Freezing Over of HUdaon Rival-, Which It Probable, Will HH City ,7 Badly.;' NEW YORK, Dec. ao.—Tfto atrefLdJr' alar,mlng shortage of cdel throughout greater New'Toftt"tdday tecaitte1 morej acute by reason of the unprfecedentedly cold' woather. The 'available supply ot fuel at the New Jersey tormlriala cannot be moved owing to the impossibility of obtaining; .nien to handle it during the below zero weather. Another cause for worry to the fuel officials is the probability that the Hudson river may bo frozen ovor and interrupt navigation, in which event tho city would be cut off with less than ono day's sup* ply on hand. (••i"^; TEMPERATURE DROPS TO 13 BELOW AT NEW YORK Suffering General Because of Coal Shortage—Many Aro Frostbitten—Three Die. ' NEW YORK, Dec. 30.—New Toj'k city experienced the coldest weather^n the history of the local weather'bureau today when the temperature at 8:3i) o'clock "this morning* went down to 13 degrees below 2ero. "■ -Except at 3 and 4 o'clock, when it stood at zero. tho mercury hovered between "6 and IS degrees below. Suffering was general throughout thc city because of the coal shortage. Three deaths due to .the cold were reported, while scores of persona suffering from exposure and frostbite were treated at thc various hospltalH. Hundreds of men, .women' and children, driyen from their homes when their coal supplies ran out/took refuso in police stations. Out Today New Victor Records foi January Another Victor Red Seal Sensation First recordings of the famous Philadelphia Orchestra. 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Delivered, 60 cents per month; $3.00 for six months; $GM per year, payable in advance. - MONDAY, DEC. 31, 1917. ' : THE UNIONIST MAJORITY. Tho official count in West Kootenay shows that R. P. Green, tho Unionist candidate, had a majority of just ono short of 2300 votes out of the G9CS valid votes cast. He had a plurality of .936 over both opposition candidates Including the 42 rejected ballots, tho total was just over 7000. The number is by far thc largest ever enst in a Dominion election in this section of Kootenay, the system of making up ths voters' lists Just hefore election cutting down the number of absentees. About 1500 women were on tho list. The number of ballots rejected because of being improperly marked was gratifylngly small, ln fast, It was proportionately much smaller than usual. It is not uncommon to have a score or more of spoiled ballots in an ordinary civic election in Nelson, witli one-seventh of the. number of persons voting. GERMAN AIRPLANE SUPPLY IS FAILING. A despatch from British headquarters which slates that German prisoners say they are finding lt difficult to maintain an efficient air service on the wustern front owing to a shortage of new machines, is extremely Interesting. Jf the story is well founded, the shortage will become more marked and tho ertomy will be severely handicapped during the coming spring antl summer. But it is difficult to believe that Germany is suffering from any shortage of airplanes. Gasoline the enemy possesses in ample quantities, lt is .short of textiles, but the need for that material cannot bo so great as to make Inadequate the amount needed for planes. Thu same applies lo metals. There remains human material. ; But Germany's shortage of mechanics can hardty be such as to make it Inipoasi- ble to obtain labor for airplane manufacture. Aviators '.* Germa ny has plenty of material out of whicli to produce trained fliers. Further, many machines from the east aro now available for the west. Germany has lost the supremacy of the air. It has been wrested from the enemy by the superior morale, the superior machines and the superior dash, energy anil confidence of the British and French. Thai is a factor whicli for months has kept a minimum German airplane activity on the wester" front. Possibly the German troops are being told, as a reason for the lack of adequate support their air branch is giving them, that tho supply of planes is curtailed. It would sound better than the admission that the entente airmen have won Lhe supremacy. GUATEMALA HARD HIT ONCE MORE BY EARTHQUAKES. Guatemala City, which has been laid in ruins by u scries of earthquakes lasting a week, stands on the site of Antigua Guatemala, which was destroyed In 177.'-. It is a city of about alp.OOO Inhabitants, well-planned, with good s'reets and public utilities. Guatemala has suffered inudh from earthquakes. That of 1001! Is the most recent of the great seismic disaster.-; which have fallen upon tbe little Central American republic. Jn April ot that y«ir Quezaitenango, in importance Uio second elty of the republic, was totally destroyed. A'matlttan, MazatenanKO, San .Marcos, Sulola and Hon Felipe suffered severely. In thn following October, the eruption of the Volcano of Santa. Maria came ;is a further disaster. Tho total loss In April and October was placed at several thousand lives and neatly $10,- 000,000. Apparently the loss of life last week van comparatively small, although thi property loss must have been enor mo us. The Bolsheviki to save its -face may have stood firm on its "no annexition" potycy and tho Bulger envoys may still be arguing the point. j Poor old 1917 is tottering to its grave. It had a hard life and by ao means a merry one. Brltlph labor has shown in unmls- takablo fashion where it stands. It is in this war until Germany has been defeated. . "Down with international imperialism," howl tho Bolsheviki—while they try to make peace with Kaiser William, Kaiser Charles, Czar Ferdinand and the Sultan of Turkey. j Dr. Salem Bland's suggestion that Sir Wilfrid should enter tho Union cabinet ls rather typical of the learned doctor's attitude toward public affairs. Dr. Bland should realize that Sir Wilfrid could not enter thc Union cabinet without stultifying himself and that the Union cabinet could not admit him without stultifying itself. Sir Wilfrid's place is as leader of the opposition. If Dr. Bland's argument had any practical force it would apply also, to tho admission of Henri Bourassa; to tho cabinet. $- WHAT THE PRESS IS SAYING | <■» <3> A Valuable Factor for Peace. The only way aUn which the nations of oivillzation can cntcVtain or contemplate is- that of Mr. Clemenceau—to bo victor. The wedge which the army under the command of General Byng is driving into thc Hlndenburg system of defense is a far more valuable factor for peace than are the ravings of all .the pacifists of Christendom rolled into one.—New York Herald. Bagpipes in the British Navy. It required a European "'nr to force the bagpipes on the British navy. Four years ago only two British warship.*; had official pipers on board .whereas today It Is exceptional to find a warship or a naval establishment without its piper. Very often thore is a wholo pipe band.—Scottish American. The Other Force. The British, who have won Bagdad and Jerusalem and press on into the Far East, are not exactly explorers searching out a new territory and a new people. The Empire would not exist today were it not. for a political genius which matured many years beforo tills war and under whose sway strange Oriental tribes have been loyal. Of all the nations, Great Britain" is best prepared politically for a world war, extending into the four continents, Head the proclamation, "To the people of Bagdad," or' that one issued on the surrender of Jerusalem, which a great. British general ontertd o:* font, and lie assured that, some force other than physical might i.s at play in ibis world war.—Montreal Star. THE WEATHER 1 Mill. Max Nebon 32 36 Calgary 26 ■.'.s Medicine Hat 10 20 BUttlofoi'd .. -ID 11 Saskatoon • ■ -3 -3 Moose Jaw . (J 10 Montreal ."... -111 Quebec -3:: -IS IIliliHix -- a A QUIET NIGHT WATCH BULGARIA AND THE DOBRUJA. The Bulgarian government's statement that It lias accepted the Russian peace proposals excludes from its summary any reference to "no annexations." The status quo mentioned is with reference only to commercial treaties and consular conventions. There is no mention of evacuation of the Dobruja and other Rumanian territory occupied by the Bulgar*. It is known that Czar Ferdinand intends to hold the Dobruja, if he can, The lack of mention of tho "no annexation" question appears rather significant. The Bolsheviki may be playing the Rumanians false, by preparing to make a.peace with Bulgaria at tho expense of Rumania. Tho other possibility is that Bulgaria has simply agreed to certain o(: tho Russlun proposals and has Issued Its peucc statement to meet the demand a.l home, for an early penc LABOR CANDIDATE NOT YET CHOSEN AT WINNIPEG (By Daily News Leased Wire.) WINNIPEG, Dee. 30.—No candidate so far has been nominated In run in North Winnipeg In the Labor interests in the forthcoming byoleetlon for that constituency rendered vacant by tho resignation ->f R. A, Bigg. A meeting of the Labor representation, committee was held Saturday night, but no nomination was made, it being decided to hold another meeting next Saturday to select the candidate. GOODS IN TRANSIT IN U. S. DO NOT NEED LICENSE upTTAWA, Dec. 30,—Tho war trado board at Washington has advised tho department of 'trade and commerce that commodities passing through thp United States in transit, and not for consumption iu that country, do nol require an import license United States collectors of customs have been instructed io tills effect. WIFE OF WINNIPEG RETURNED MAN SUICIDES (By Dally Nows Leased Wire.) WINNIPEG, Dee. 30.—ln a fit of de pression due to ill health. MUlce'ii ChrlHplnc, the wife of a returned soldier, committed suicide by shooting herself with a. revolver at noon today, in tiie absence of her husband, who had gone to the druggist's to get hor some headache powedsr. Pte. t'hrfspine, one of the original "Black Devils," was wounded in June, l&lii, at Givenchy, where lie lost his right arm and had one of his legs injured. On his return to Winnipeg he was married. He was.employed in the oust tans. ADMIRALTY CHANGES DUE TO LOSS OF DESTROYERS (By Dally News Loased Wire.) LONDON, Dec. ' 30.—The recent changes in the admiralty are popularly believed to have been the direct sequel to the loss of the three British destroyers. It is recalled that .Sir JOric -Geddes, first lord of the admiralty, recently went to Sandrlngham for an audience with the King and that the admiralty changes were announced thu next day. (By Major C. J. C. Street.) The officer on night duty at ills observation post finished his dinner and lit his pipe. Tliei^hc got'up, collected the various instruments that wcro hanging on a nail closo by, and hurg them about his own person. The telephonist was waiting for him outside the door, and the two set off together on their two-mile walk. The first half was easy enough, especially on a fine evening like this, when the German batteries were fairly quiet, A good hard road ran from the battery position towards tbe lines, along which they could walk at a round pace, in comfort and safety. Thore wa.s, certainly, the risk of an occasional shell landing ori It, or perhaps a shrapnel bursting In the air, for the enemy guessed the road must be used, though he could not see it, except from a balloon a king way away, But a good deep ditch ran on cither side, and if worst came to the worst, thoy could make their way along it Ull the few casual rounds were over. It was not until the road breated a slight riso and began to descend it on the other side in view of the enemy trenches that the trouble began. They could use it by night, though even then It was apt lo be swept by machine gun fire. While there was any light left the only thing to ho dono was to uso the communication trench that wound ils devious course towards the front line. Walking along a communication trench is a tiresome business. For ono thing, at its best, paved with "duck- boards," which are wooden gratings with a greater propensity for tiring the foot than any known material; for anotiier, It is desperately narrow, and to enable anyone to pass it is nccessary to flatten oneself against one or other of its dripping, nuuly sides. At its worst, by the way, it Is too bad for description. The night shift had lo cover about three-quarters of a mile In this fashion, until they reached a sort of open ditch, along which they crtwl- cd for tiie few hundred yards that remained of their journey, Then at last, they reached the observation post. Which was a little chamber ou the top story of a ruined mill. The building had buen very strongly constructed and even fairly big shells only knocked a hole ia its outer walls, or, at the worst, chipped a corner off it. Inside it was a wreck, .'ind tbe remains of heavy machinery cumbered its every floor. The two men crawled Into Iho place through a hole In tho wall that abutted on the ditch and made their way to tho first floor of the building liy the crumbling remains of a staircase. After this, it was a matter of iron and ropo ladders til Hhcy reached the compartment whore they were to spend the night. lt was nothing but a wooden cabin roughly fitted to the top of the outer wall and saadbagged against flying splinters and bullets, A slit had been made, and a bench fixed behind it, so that the observer sitting on the bench could sec through the silt. Another rough scat was provided for the telephonist, and a table for his Instrument. The, night shift arranged .their ■Instruments about them, tested the line to the battery and took up their positions for the night. It was practically dark now, and little or nothing could be mado out ef the country in front o:' them. Stars began to appear one uy one, and with their coming the first Verey light rose from the German trenches casting a bright, quivering glare over a large tract of ground. Everything looked unfamiliar in its radiance. The whole field of lis illumination seemed full of moving shadows; solid blocks of black against a Head white background. A few rifle shots rang out, and ceasod abrutly as the men who fired them realized that ali was quiet In renlfty. Then ensued a* long period of quiet nnd darkiies*,, broken occasionally by the soaring lights and more rarely by a moment's chatter from a rustless machine gun, far down the line. The- observer found plenty to keep him busy, howevei\ Now and then, In the distance, a bright point, of light appeared, tbe flashes of tho hostile guns, and it was his business to keep an eye on these and report their position as closely as ho could; a very difficult niatter at night, when the details of the surrounding country are invisible. Far away In the sky he could seo the moving beam of a searchlight; evidence of nervousness regarding the approach of night bombing squadrons of airplanes, whose hum in the alr caine faintly down to him. Now and then faint shooting stars appeared in this direction; the shell nf anti-aircraft guns bursting in the distance; and onco a. dull, faint thud told of a. bursting bomb. Nearer at hand, everything was quiet. ■ Once a fire that had been smouldering fitfully in a village not far behind tho German line, burst out into sudden activity. Through his telescope the observer could-make out moving figures about It, evidently trying tn extinsh it. He rang up a sixty- pounder battery, who put a few •jshrapnel over, their burst seeming part of the fire itself. The figures disappeared and the fire burned brightly for aa hour or two before dying down to Its smouldering again. Ail at once, part of'the tine In front of him sprang Into life. A salvo of trench mortars started it; their lurid bursts could bo seen about our own trenches. The observer located the flashes of the mortars themselves, and sent word back to headquarters; Then thu machine gun and rifle grenade:, took up the story, and in a few seconds a miniature bombardment was in progress. It was nothing unusual at present, but it might mean lhat the enemy intended a minor raid. From the- English trenches a couple of rickets soared up, to burst in colored stars I high in the air. It was the signal for j field artillery assistance. The observ- - er's own battery of heavier metal would j not be called upon unless matters be- I came more serious. Close upon the j heels of the rockets came the reply ol the English gunners, and rain of shell covered the lines of enemy trenches. Tiie shrapnel of tiie 18-pounders burst low just above them, little sudden puffs of red that burst In quick succcss'on like Chinese crackers, shedding their bullets niton thc heads of the hostile, infantry. In the trenches themselves could bo seen the deeper flashes of high explosive shell from the 4.6 inch howitzers, less frequent and bursting witli a deeper roar. Tiie enemy trench mortar and machine gun activity ceased, a. second rocket signal went, up from our own trenches, and the artillery become silent once more. If a j-aid had been intended, it had been hipped in the bud. The rest of the night passed without incident, and with the first, light of dawn the observer and bis telephonist climbed stiffly down from their seats, and set retched their cramped backs preparatory to packing up and going home to breakfast. The night watch was over. | GERMANY LAUGHS NO MORE. Germany affected to laugh as one by one of the neutral states which aro not great military powers foil off from her In horror of her crimes. She laughs no more. It is not, Indeed the moral condemnation of so many peoples which disturbs her seared and hardened conscience.r At that she can still sooff. But she is finding tbat tho raw materials for her industries in war and in peace togethor, with no small share of her food supplies are under tiio control of those who are declared enemies, or who refuse to continue diplomatic relations with her. She is beginning to perceive what this may mean to her.—London Times. HON. A. L. SIFTON TAKES OVER DUTIES AT OTTAWA (Bv Dally News Leased Wire.) OTTAWA, Pec. 30.—Hon. A. L. Slfton, minister of customs, arrived hi tho city today from tho west. The minister, who wns accompanied (by Mrs. Sifton, will take up his residence in the capital and will immediately take over tho administration of tho customs department. During the absence of Mr. Sifton in the west, Hon. ,T. D. Reid lias been acting minister of customs. * *.■» * * * * * * • * ♦ «-•*»* FRANCE CAN FILL * ; ANY GAPS IN ARMY + i^ * (By Dally News Leased Wire.) + PHILADKLPHLV, Pa., Dec. 30. * —German,ia endeavoring to gain + a decisive victory in tho world * war before the United. States * armies enter the field,, but France + is still firmly holding her battle + lines and has reserves to fill any + gaps, according to Edouard do + Billy, deputy French commission- * er to the United States, A state- * ment was received from M. dc * Billy at the convention of the + American historical -association) + in this city. - ' * •' '• *.♦"*•.'.♦ ".# *• V-i'fr ■<■* •'"♦"*■ '# ALL ON STRANDED VESSEL RESCUED (By-Daily News Leased Wiro.) AN ATLANTIC PORT, Dec. 30.— Tiie Argentine transport Pimcntp, understood, to have on board members of an economic mission to the United States from. Argentina, was, driven ashore off thc Atlantic coast and now lies on the beach. Everybody on board was taken off safely by lifeguards. | TO ITALY. 1 ® — 0 Thou are the world's desired, thc golden fleece Of Time's adventurers faring down to Hell, But Helen's self dwelt not so far from peace Nor so beset .since lofty Ilium fell. Tyrants would pluck these ns men pluck a rose, Carthago and Greece, the Vandul and the Goth; Now more arc added to thy many foes From east and west, aye, thou hast suffered both. Greece w'oa enslaved and Carthage is but dust. But thou art I'.vlng, maugro all Ihy scars, To boar fresh wounds ut rapine aud of lust, Immortal victim of * unnumbered wars, Nor shall thou ccaso until we cease to bo Whose hearts aro thine, beloved Italy. —Moray Dalton in The Spectator. **- AN "UNCONDITIONAL ALLY." | PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES UNITE IN MONTREAL MONTREAL, Dec. 30.—Farewell was said tonight to Knox Presbyterian church, Dorchester atreet west, by Us congregation. Knox joins with the Crescent street church, in what will be known as the Kftox church, Crescent street, "The year 1917, vit.h Ita great buttles, has proved that Hit! German has In the Lord of Creation above an unconditional and avowed ally, one on whom it can absolutely rely."—Tho Kaiser. "Unconditional and avowed ally." It makes'no difference what Germany 'docs or how she docs it; she may massacre and enslave Bo'.glilms; minder noricombatants, whether of bel llgorent or neutral nations, on the seas; deliberately bomb hospitals and shoot Red Cross Wp/Kcrs; violate her solemn covenants, regard treaties as scraps of paper; require her Bern- storffs and her Luxburgs to be the Instruments of treachery, incendiarism and assassination; wantonly destroy mnjestie, historic edifices oonscoratod to divine worship—in short, she may trample the decalogue in the dust, and It is all right, The Lord of Creation is with her, the "unconditional ally" of every Gorman', It is compulsory only upon non-Germans to obey His laws; Germany is above thoso laws, for whoever heard of an "us* conditional and avowod nlly" Interfering in the domestic affairs and conduct of an associate and equal? Tho Haps- burg would not do It? The Sublime Porte would not do it? Ferdinand of Bulgaria would not try It for an instant Why then, should It be expected of tho "German God" with whom the All Hlghccst in Germany has entered into an unconditional alliance, who has publicly "avowed" Himself, through Wllhelm, to be his absolute ally and who has even become a German for the pi!rpfjse'.'--yietoria Times. ONLY REHEARSING YET. 9 < War has not even slapped us'on th hack In greeting, lt has not snapped its fingers in our faces. Americans are rehearsing, at their convenience, for the part they are expected to take. It is not only, as yet, business as usual but pleasure as usual. The normal trend f American lift; is disturbed mainly by anticipation and imagination and not by event. Varloufi lines of business have had- lo make readjustment nnd submit to government stipulations. Heavy taxation is coming, but It has hardly begun 10 collect. Virtually the only homes which find a war condl tion are the homes entitled lo the ser vice flag.—Chicago Tribune. FIRE DESTROYS CHURCH AND CONVENT AT SYDNEY Glede House and Two Small Buildings also Wiped Out—Damage Over $100,000. (By Daily News Leased Wire.) SYDNEY, N.S., Dec. 30.—A fire this morning destroyed St. Anne's church,' St. Anne's convent and thc Glede house at Glace Bay. The church, Glede houso and two smull buildings nearby were burned to the foundations. Only a small portion of the south wing of the convent Is left standing and thnt ls completely gutted. Tho origin of the flro is not known. The theory that is given the most credence is thnt tho flro was caused by a defective flue. Tho loss will be between $100,000 and $125,000. JEW WHO DIES FOR ENGLAND DIES FOR ZION MONTREAL, Dec. 30.—In thc courso of an address delivered today at a memorial servico in honor of Gunner E. H. Goldstein, who fell in action at ROWELL HAS 3905 ' MAJORITY AT DURHAM (By Daily News Leased Wire.) PORT HOPB, Ont., Dec. 30.—The official returns give lion. . N. W. Rowell a majority of 3905 in Durham county. J. L Annable Candidate for Mayor for 1918 At the request, of a large number of citizens I again offer my services for mayor for a second term.' J. E, ANNABLE. Loos. Rabbi Abramowitz said: ■ "No Country ls more deserving -of ' sacrifice on the part of the Jews thnn is England, England has been a second mother to Israel's'wandering children. Today sho promises to give us back our first mother. Any Jew who dies for Mother England also dies for Mother Ziom." Daily Newa Want Ada will help you over every difficulty. BIRKS' Diamond Rings For as low at $25 you can get a Birke' Diamond Ring of first-class quality. All Birks' Diamonds are of the hlgest quality procurable. Size alone determines their value. Purchasers of Birks' Diamonds have the satisfaction of knowing that they are protected in every way. Our reputation is their safeguard. Henry Birks & Sons Ltd, VANCOUVER, B.C. John Bums &> Sons GeTdBCu0H£rs SASH ANO DOOR FACTORY. NELSON PLANING MILLS. VERNON STREET, NELSON, B.C. Ever/ Description of Building Material Kept in Stock. Eslimntee Given on Stone, Brick, Concrete and Frame Buildingi. MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. P.O. BOX 134 PHONE 178 The Nelson Brewing Co., Ltd. NELSON PRICE LIST—DELIVERED "ItOYAIa EXPORT" BOTTLE BEER— ' JJ1 A rtrt Six l'ozen Quarts or Ten Dozen Pints—Per Barrel .... $I*t.UU "ROYAL EXPORT" BOTTLE BEER— a, Caso of Ono Dozen Quarts—Per Caso "ROYAL EXPORT" BOTTLE BEER— Case Two Dozen Pints—Per Caso $2.75 $2.75 MAIL ORDERS FOR ABOVE AND AMOUNT TO Hudson's Bay Co.. Maple Creek, Sask. $12.00 $2.25 . $2.50 $1.75 The Nelson Brewing Co., Limited NEAR BEER— Six Dozen Quails or Ten Dozen Pints—Per Barrel NEAR BEER— Case of One Dozen Quarts—Per Case ...'. NEAR BEER— Case of Two Dozen Pints—Per Case SOFT DRINKS— Case of Two Dozen Pints—Per Case PHONE 24 MUSIC IN AUSTRALIA. A lit tie flurry hns boon caused in musical circles in Adelaide, Auslnilin. It ls over the appointment of .a ncv city organist. The appointment hoi gone to a man who is a thorough musician and nn organist witlt a creditable record for church' playing, lie holds thc post for a period ot throe years, tt required to give six recitals a year tun receives no salary. R is stated that practically every other city in a.ustm- Ila has a salaried city organist, the one in Sydney helng required to give almost six recitals a week at timos. Since tho war began wc havo learned a good deal about our Australian cousins and tho statement tbat. almost every elty there has a city" organist, and apparently, wilh one exception ho is a. stillii'Iod officer, is one of thoso things we didn't know. But. It ls one which should be heralded throughout. Canada for it is a custom whicli wo could very well Introduce. How better could the city fathers In any bf the leading cities spend the very nopilnul amount necessary than in engaging a. civic organist to give regular recitals for lhe benefit of thc masses. A lady remarked tho other dny that sho hoped to seo the day when Saturday afternoon organ recitals would be thc general thing, and in thc larger cltlos one in each section of tho ctty. lt Is doubtful if anything would accomplish this sooner than tho city councils going into the proposition enthusiastically. Thc women of Adelaide also take no back seat in tho musical world. Thoy have a ladies' chorus ot 260 voices which hns given some most acceptable programs and In connection with which tho Elder Conservatory thoro is a indies' part singing class. At a recent concert "Dy tho latter special mention Is mado of the rondoi'lnff of ''In Sliorwood Forest," by Lisa Loh. mann nnd Schubert's beautiful pnrt- song "find In Xnture."—Jlusle In thc Home. Carpet Sweepers WE HAVE JUST OPENED UP A I.AKC.I" SHIPMENT OF CARPET SWEEPERS WHICH WE ARE ABLE TO SELL AT A SPECIAL PRICE EVERY ONE GUARANTEE OU MONEY BACK "FAULTLESS" CARPET SWEEPER Prico **2.26 Each "KEYSTONE" VACUUM SWEEPER Prioe 37.SO Eaoh DON'T DELAY—ORDER NOW—PRICES CANNOT BE REPEATED The Nelson Hardware Co. P.O. BOX 1050 NELSON, B. C. New Year's Dinner OUR STOCK OF POULTRY IS COMPLETE FRESH KILLED TURKEYS FRESH DUCKS, GEESE, SPRING CHICKENS AND YOUNG FOWL SHRIMPS, CLAMS, CRABS, OYSTERS, SHELL OYSTERS AND FISH IN VARIETY FANCY SPRING LAMB, DAIRY FED VEAL, MILK FED YOUNG PORK, PRIME STEER BEEF IF YOU CANNOT CALL, PHONE YOUR ORDERS, WHICH SHALL HAVE OUR CAREFUL ATTENTION P. BURNS & CO., Ltd. PHONE NO. 32 NELSON, B.C. RAW FURS Send your raw tlira direct to Ilia manufacturer instead ol to a dealor, and obtain bent prices. G. GLASER MANUFACTURING FURRIER, 416 Ward Street, Nelson, p. C. YOUR BIN SHOULD BE FULL now. To put off ordering your winter eoal i« to tako Uio chance of a colli simp with Its attenrt- .'mt (liHiiiimrort and possible colds, etc. l^ei's fill your eoal bin at onco. i'ou must have the coal sooner or lalei' and thc sooner tho better. Wo arc still making prompt deliveries. Get ymir order In whllo wo are still able to fill It at once. / West Transfer Co. PHONE 33 The Standard Restaurant 320 Baker Street— two doon west of Stanley. OPEN DAY AND NIGHT / "' . | 12 to 2—Special Lunch—12 to 2 1 35c WE AIM TO PLEASE YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED SYNOPSIS OF COAL MINING REGULATIONS Coal mining rlghta of tiio Dominion In Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, tho Yukon Territory, tho North- wost Territories, and in a portion of tho province of British Columbia, may be leased for u torin of twonty-ono years ut an annual rental of Si per acre. No moro than 2600 acres will be leased to one applicant. Application for lease must be mude by tbe applicant in person to the agent or sub-agent of tha district of which tho rights applied for arc situated. In surveyed territory the land must be described by sectipns or legal subdivisions of sections and in unsurvoy- eii territory tho tract applied for shull bo staked out by the applicant himself. Kach application must bo accompanied by a foe of {5 which will ho refunded if the rights applied for arc not available, but not- otherwise. A royalty shall bo paid on tho merchant-' ablo output of the mine at the rata of f!v*o cents por ton. Tho person operating the mine shall furnish tho agent with Bworn returna accounting for the full quantity of merchantable coal rained and pay tho royalty thereon. If the coal mining rights are not being operated, such returns shall be furnished at least once a year. The lease will Include the ooal mining rights only, but the lessee may be permitted to purchase whatever available surface rights may be considered necessary for the working of the mine at the rate of $10 an acre. For full information application should bo made to the Secretary of the Department of the Interior, Ottawa, or to any agent or sub-agent bf Dominion lands. w. W.' CORY, Deputy Minister of the Interior. ' N.B.—Unauthoi*r.ert publication Ot Ibis advertisement will not be paid for, - -J«Vi MONDAY,. DEC. 31, 1917. , r THE, DAILYtNEWS PAGE FIVE i. i a—m1 ■ The Most Important Selling Event in the Past Two Years-See Our Splendid Offering of Real Economic Buying Opportunities Weare going to make this Janaary Clearance Sale give you a substantial relief fromtthe presentlhigh costiof living-by offering you great ""stocks of merchandise at radical price reductions. It has always been our policy to allow no accumulations of stock in^ourIstoreJrom*one season to another and Wednesday, when this January Clearance Sale starts, we will offer-you hundreds of things you can use-many of them that you must have—at price reductions that are almost unbelievable in the midst of these high cost days. Just because we must have money and room to stock up with new goods. 1-Splendid Clearance of Women's Suits, Coats and Dresses I LADIES' SUITS IN THREE LOTS AT $14.95, AT $23.95 AND AT $34.95—WONDERFUL VALUES A.—SUITS AT $14.05.—Twenty-Five All-Wool Serge Suits, Plain ur Cheviot Finish; routs nilk or sulin lined; skirts in now straight- line effort, with belt. "Sizes to 42. Values to $35.00. * * ~ JANUARY SALE PRICE B.—SUITS a\T $23.95.—Twenty of these, mude in this season's host .styles. Coots silk lined, finished with bolts itnd large collars; skirts up-to-date, shirred at belt. Colors N'aVy. Black, Given ond Nigger llrown. Sizes up to -12. Values to $12.50. "COQ QC JANUARY SALE TRICE a}»£0i3U C—SUITS AT $31.9BfT-Twenly-'iVc of tho Ijest suits we have ever shown. All Individual stylos, In Sorgo, Cheviot una Gabardine;, tho most exclusive niodols. In Novy. Black, Taupe, Green nhtl Nigger Brown. Sii'Cs tip to 10 only. Vnlocs to $05.00. tPO/I Q£ JANUARY SALE PRICE " * * $14,95 $34.96 2-Ladies' 'Coats it All-Wool $14,95 THE LAST OF THE SEASON'S MODELS AT RIDICULOUSLY LOW PRICES A.—coats AT $R!I5.—Good Serviceable Coo Tweed or Cheviot. Plain or .Mixed Colors*! VitUio $30.00. JANUARY SALE PRICE B.—LaVDIES' COATS AT $31.05.—Tho finest coals wo have had' in stock. Made in a wide variety of stylos in Plain or Twilled Velours; solid colors; self-trimmed or with plush trimmings. Colors are Navy. Blaok, Green, llrown and Burgundy. Values "PO/* OB*. to $57.50. JANUARY SALE PRICE -" C—A WONDERFUL SNAP.—TEN ONLY. COATS Splendid wearing materlnls; made in good snmrt sty! Values to $1! Neckwear at 1-4 Off LATEST NOVELTIES IN LADIES' NECKWEAR Including High and Flat Collars Mada of Georgette, Crepe, Silk or Net ALL GOING AT ONE-QUARTER OFF REGULAR PRICES Buy Furs Now and Save a Lot on Next Year'sfPrices OUR COMPLETE STOCK OF LADIES' FURS Including Neckpieces or Fox, in Black, Red and Brown, with_Muffs to also Neckpiece Persian Lamb, Hudson Seal, Miltch; also Neckpiece's of Labrador Mink, "aluskr.it and Mink Marmot*. CLEARING DU1T1NG THIS SALE AT ONE-THIRD TO ONE-HALF OFF Blouses Selling at[Big Reductions j FINE SILK, GEORGETTE AND CREPE-DE-CHENE BLOUSES AT j $4illo.—Twenty Blouses, made in the newest styles, with largo convertible \ collars, In Maize, Flesh, Whlto, etc. Sizes up to ii. Values to Oil QP $10.00. JANUARY SALE PRICE apt.*!** Ladies' Skirts at Less Than Half Price-$3.45 TWENTY-FIVE ONLY, FINE SERGE AND CORDUROY SKIRTS— Made in a variety of smart styles. A good range of colors to select Iroin. Sizes to 29-inch waist measure. January Sale pric: Regular values to $8.50. $3.45 H>v* $34.1., at $0.05.— s $6.95 Ladies' Serge and SilklDresses"Reduced PRICES LESS THAN COST OF MATERIALS All sizes. 5.00. JANUARY SALE PRICK 42. A.—SERGE DRESSES AT $9.95.—Gdou* All-Wool Serge l.M-o made in this season's styles. Color. Navy, sizes from 10 to Regular values to $1S.50. *UQ DF JANUARY SALE PRICE v)u.J;J B.—S11.1C DRESSES CI.KARlNc: AT $21.05.—Ton only. Dresses at a Wonderful Bargain Price. Mutevluls are Floe Chiffon-Taffeta .■md Messallnc. No two alike in the lot. Sizes up to QOI Qi" •12. Regular values to $35.00. JANUARY SALE PK1CE $£ I ill \> Millinery at Half Price or Less /"[ • TWENTY-FIVE TRIMMED ILVTS M.VDE OF G60D SILK • VELVET.-*-All smart styles. Values to $».50. Qn ftp JANUARY SaVLE PRICE tJ>f-,Ju PaVTTERN HATS AT $5.00.—Twenty-Five Individual 1'uttcrn Hats, tills season's latest models, reduced for the OC Oft JANUARY KALE TO, EACH .JatJiUaJ /A dJQO //! ///^pQ.v^vlll! ./■ ///ir ir ir A VMrc Warm Comforters Clearing at $2.50 COUU COTTON FILLED COMFORTERS—Extra size, covered with Printed Cambric. «""") Cft JANUARY SaVLE PRICE... M'i.lUO Girls' Serge Dresses at $4.95 TEN ONLY, DRESSES FOR GIRL! VKArs OF AGE;—Excellent materials, to $12.00. JANU.UtY SALE PRfCF. .. FROM TEN To FOURTEEN Regular values, $10.00 Q>| QC S>4.uo Ladies' Handbags at $1.95 ■ TWO DOSSE'N BESTSEAL I1ANDI1.M1S- colors. Regular values up to $5.00. JANUARY SALE PRICE • $1.95 SAMPLE UNDERWEAR AT MANUFACTURERS' PRICF.S VESTS, DRAWERS, COMBINATIONS FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN CLEARING AT MAKERS' PRICES Hosiery Bargains WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S RIBBED 1IOS10 AT 49c PAIR— Heavy Ribbed Cashmere Hose, with seamless feet oiol legs and double heels and toes. An excellent wearing hose. Sizes 7 to 10. AQr JANUARY SAIaE PRICE .... tSU Women's House Dresses at $1.50 Each Clearing Odd Lines of Ribbons at 15c Yd. OOD varli 001: ust; IK Colin to $2.00. JANUARY PRINT DltESSES- All sizes. Ul (.'HAM PRAY -in Light or Dark nine SALE PRICE. $1.50 TAFFETA RIBBON—ln widths and colors: excellent for hair ribbons or sashes. j Ca, JANUARY SALE PRICE I M*t Corduroy Velvets to Clear at 79c Yard TWENTY PIECES UKAVY KNC 1.1SH Colli) VELVETS—27 Inches wide, in such colors as Navy, Sand. Grey, Brown, Purple, Green, Black nnd While. Regular to $1.25 yard. 7 JANUARY SALE PRICE </> 78c THE STORE FOR STYLE MEAGHER *& CO. THE STORE FOR QUALITY At The Star STRAWBERRY AND APPLE JAM 1-lb.' palls ..:'...; 70C RED RIBBON PANCAKE FLOUR Package 20c RED RIBBON BUCKWHEAT FLOUR Package 20C ASSORTED TOILET SOAPS 3 calces lu box 25c Star Grocery PHONE 10 DREAD CHEAPEST POOD ON BRITISH MARKET Tea and Butter Difficult to Get— Potatoes and Vegetables Plentiful —Meat Supply Fair (Uy Dully News Leased Wire.) LONDON*, Dec. 30.—-The demand made hy thu Itiboii convention thai thu government sectiro a more equttublo distribution ;of foodstuffs arose from Lhd constantlygrowing -difficulty experienced, espccial-iV by the poorer class, In obtaining a few staple articles. No (Hfflculty has yet beon exporfencod hi obtaining broad,- which, under ihe 18471 5s the winning number for lust week in our weekly drawing for a pair uf $5 shoes. Ask for ticket with your purchase. R. Andrew & Co. LEADER8 IN FOOT FASHION \K00tenay and Boundary »•-♦♦-•♦■♦♦♦♦-♦♦-•-♦♦"•-•♦♦ govornment subsidy system, is tho cheapest food on tho market. 1'ohiloos and fresh vegetables also aro plentful and comparatively cheap, while meat, although less plentiful than formorly, .still is in fair supply. The articles most difficult to obtain nre leu, butler, lard and fmirgarlnc. it Ik almost Impossible to purchase UUttor. MAN HIT WITH AXE WHEN SPEAKING AT TELEPHONE Verdict of Murder Returned by Inquest Jury Against F. R. Romeo at Fort William. PORT WILLIAM,' Out., Dec. 30.— That Carlo Torre had boon murdered by F. R. Romeo ut tho town of Ignace on Uhrlstmus day, was the brief verdict rendered by thc coroner's jury Saturday night. According to the evidence, Torre and Romeo were belli in tho bunkhouse, when Mrs. Contini, Who boarded railway mon, telephoned to ascertain whether they were not coming to breakfast. Torro answered tho telophono and while talking through tho Instrument ho was struck from behind with an axo by Romeo, who dealt him sevoral blows on Iho head aftor ho had fallen to tho ground. Tho evldenco at tho inquest was takon In tho prosenco of the prisoner, P. R. Romeo and of District Magistrate O'Brien, the Inquest and the preliminary hoarlng being thus simultaneous and by tho timo Iho coroner's jury had concluded, Romeo had been committed for trial nnd sent to tho dlslrlct jail. GRAND FORKS RINK IS IN GOOD SHAPE Skaters and Curlers Out—Patriotic Fund Officers Elected—Judtje Brown President. iSpec.nl lo The Daily News.) GRAND FORKS, U C., Dec. ,10.— "With the continuation of frosty nights Manager Chalmers waa able to have tbe skating rink in pretty good shape and tt was opened Tuesday night. Local curlers are also getting the kinks out of their arms in preparation for tho opening day on New Years, All proceeds, above expenses will be turned over to the local Red Cross funds. .1. I-'. Lawronco bus rclnrned from Kamlff&ps, where he had been attending thc provincial poultry show. .Mr. Lawrence says the interior was well represented and succeeded in carrying off q Ul to a number of prizes and atso ia inking its share of the .specials. The next show Is to lie held ut Vancouver. A watch night service Is going lo be hold in Holy Trinity ehurch, Grand Forks, on Now Year's eve. Grant! Forks experienced ■ inivothcr heavy snowfall during the past week, over 10 Inches fulling. The thermometer1 also took a decided drop. On Monday night it registered 10 degrees below zero. At the annual meeting of the Grand Forks brntlcli of the Canadian pritrlotlc fund the following of Clears were elooted: President, Judge .1. R. Brown; vice- president, .left' Davis; secretary, H. li. Mackenzie; treasurer Henry Mell- walne. A finance committee aud a committee on Investigation were formed. 'I Is expected that tho nnmuil canvass for subseiiptions to tho fund will take place In the early part of .lanunry. With tiie local civic election looming on the horizon Dumc Rumor is pretty busy with a bunch of candidates looking for honors. Up to the present nothing definite, lias occurred, although the present Incumbent in the mayoral chair, G. II. Acres, has signified his intention of retiring after serving thi' city successfully us mayor for the past two years. I). M. .McDougall of the army medical corps, who lias been in the city the past three months on the local military medical board, returned to the coast on (.'hi 1st thus day. Miss Ida Hartlngor of the public school stuff st I'-.-ntleton "has been spending the Christmas holidays in the city with hor pnrents, 'Mr. and Mrs. Flunk Hnrtlngor, Miss Helen DeCow and .Miss Doiethy Morrison, who havo been alt end lug normal school ut the coast, are nome for the holidays, Mrs. Roy M, McLeod returned the first of the week from :i two weeks' visll to her psrenlul home at South Vanoouver. Mrs. Maclauchll'n and Miss Gl'cogs, teachers of the Grand Forks high school, ai-Q spending the vacation at Vancouver, EDITOR OF ALASKA MINERS PAPER ARRESTED illy Daily News Leased Wiiv.i XOMJ3. Alaska. Dec. 30.—liarl j Roberts, editor ol the Nome Industrial I Worker, and five members of the edit- j orlnl board of lhe paper, which is i owned by a. miners union, "weiv arrested today for lUlego'd seditious articles which, it. Is ch-u-ged, iipp'-un-il in Hi- Worker. U. S. ARMY BALLOON LOSES COURSE- LANDS IN MEXICO (Ry Daily News Leased Wire.) LAREDO, Tex., Dec. 30.—The army balloon manned by Capt, McCullough mid eight soldier aviators which loft Han Antonio Friday and lost its course, landed at Hidalgo, Mexico, 40 miles Up the Rio Grande from I-uredo, THOUSAND SERBS LEAVE U. S. FOR WAR SERVICE CHICAGO, Dee. B0.—One thousand Herbs departed from Chicago today for the cast on their way to Kurope lo help retake their native homes from the Austrians and Dulgarlans, Most of the men were from Chicago and surrounding points, although 1100 of the number came from Milwaukee, MONTREAL WEATHER ALMOST IS RECORD FOR COLDNESS MONTREAL, Dee. SO.—With a minimum temperature of 25 degroes below zero and ^1 below today, the two days were the coldest December days in Montreal since 1879 and came within three degrees of equaling the lowest temperature recorded at the .McGill observatory at any time, the lowest record being held by Jan, 13, 181-1, when 27 below zero was reached. UKRAINIANS URGE THEIR COUNTRY TO STAY IN WAR SASKATOON, Sask., Dee. 30.—The convention representing 100,000 Ruth- euians and Ckraines iu Canada closed hero Saturday with a resolution calling on lhe new Independent republic of Ukraine not to lay down Its arms until the cause of the allied nations had boon won. Another resolution culled on the government to give back citizenship rights of Ukrainians in Canada, HUN VASSALAGE SCHEMES TO GO Australian Prime Minister Announcos New Commercial and Industrial Organization. MVDNKY, N.S.W.--A most ambitious scheme ot commercial and Industrial organization, having for i|s aim the protection and stimulation of Australian comhioroo, and resistance to any kind of economic vassalage such as Germany was imposing upon Australia before tho war, has been announced by the prime minister, it is wrapped around wltlv verbiage and hyperbole so characteristic of the brilliant llttlo Welshman, but the central idea seems con ml and is certainly interesting. Here Is the slo-Idon of tiio scheme: 1, The unit of the scheme will bo association representing each industry—primary and secondary. This will be composed of all the producers ur manufacturers of an Industry forming themselves into au association. I'-) There will be a general council of commerce and industry, composed of representatives of the various associations. (3) There will be a department of commerce and industry and a minister of commerce und industry. A first class business /man will be appointed as permanent head; of this department. There will be joined with him other experts representing- primary and secondary industries. (■(■ Tiie science and industry bureau, placed mi a permanent basis and thoroughly equipped will be an Integral part ol' the organization and be at the disposal of the department of commerce and Industry and of the various Industrial assoelatioii.s. (5) Trade representatives will be appointed in the principal oversea markets. Waiting to See. Those wlio have faith in Mr.' Hughes and his government see in the pro-1 posal a means of increasing- AustraV*-- lan trade abroad, protecting and encouraging Australian industry at homo —and Mr, Hughes himself says that, he finds encouragement In the manner, in which Gei'mun trade developed when closely supervised by a generous government. Mr. Hughes quite rightly .says that the sincere cooperation nf all parties is essential to the suceeos of the new department. Those who have no faith In Mr. Hughes see in the plan only a nieailii of creating u new and expensive department, with a host of highly paid officials both at home and abroad, whose principal duty will be to interfere with and harass honest traders. They say that what Is possible iu bureaucratic Germany, where everyone does what he Is told, is impossible in ultra democratic Australia, where no one will do anything until the pu,lni, has been strenuously argued. First Aid to Better Bread a Taylor Made Flour Brands: Pride of Alberta Mother's Favorite Alberta Bakers PAOE SIX - ■ 'V'" ' " 1 '.'. j a .'" '.,A *i I. -i" ' ■ a,. . ,, J......! |. ■..-<■.-.-.--. i,,, a> CANADIENS TURN TABLES ON TORONTOS Avenge Recent Defeat by Getting Run- Away Victory—Outakate and Outplay Opponents. (By Daily News Leased Wire.) MONTRHAL, Dec. 30.—In defeating the^ Torontos by a score of 9 to 2 the Onnadlens showed a glaring form re- vewd over their previous feeling with the. Queen City aggregation by whom thoy had been beaten by a score of 7 to 4. Never at any stage of the game last, night was the result In doubt, as the locals oUtskat'ed and outplayed their opponents throughout the match. The, Frenchmen's defense was like a stoxtc wall against the attack of the smaller and lighter Toronto players. The play was rough in stages, but only-one of the penalties scored by thc plajfers came as the result qf a melee on t,h.o lee, this being in the third period] . The Play was loo one-sided to be particularly interesting and after thc Canadiens had secured a commanding lead, many of those in attendance left the-arena. TJic Torontos are still suffering from the want of a goal tenders, as the exhibition put up by Brooks was as weal, as Suit furnished by him In the match against the Wanderers, which gave the Red Rands their only victory of tho season. The teams: Canadiens—Vevina, Hall, Corbeau, I^iilonde, Pitre, Malone. Tpron-to—Brooks, Cameron, Randall. Noble, Skinner, Dennenny. Substitutes—Canadiens, Coiitre, Ber- linqueUe; Toronto, Mummery, Meek- ingS^Joughlln. Referee, Tom Melville; judge of play, .lack Marshall. Cubs Win Over Tigers in 8-1 Score Saturday Evening—Boya Put Up Good Game. Nelson Cubs defeated the Tigers by a score of S-l in an exciting game of .junior hockey Saturday evening. Tho first period was easily won by the Tigprs, Eddy scoring their only goal. Jn the second period Crydennan scored for the Cubs but the play was even. The play seesawed up and down the ice and both goalkeepers were called upon to stop fast and furious shots. Strong rushes on the part of Mantol of the Tigers was the feature of the po- {Che third period opened up wilh both teams determined to break thc tie nnd cinch the gamo. Crydennan broke thi tie when he scored on a long shot from centre Ice, The Tigers could not slop the rushes of the Cubs and during the remainder of the period the Cubs shot .sis goals. Ogenskl put in two, Ander- .son two, Walley one and Ingram one, The stars of the game ,were Ogenskl for the Cubs and Munroe for the Tl gers. C. Madden acted as referee. The line up was: Cubs—Seanlan, goal; Crydcrniun. ■poi.nt: Walley, cover point; Ogenskl, rover; Anderson, centre; Ingram, right wing; Hinton, left wing. Tigers—Pitts, goal; Duck, point Eddy, cover point; Munroe, rover; Carter, centre; Dill, right wing; Benwell, left wing; spare, DesErisay. Grip Follows the Snow. LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets taken in time will Prevent Grip. 23. "W. GROVE'S signature on box. 30c. CHICAGO AMERICANS LEAVE MARCH 16 FOR TRAINING (By Daily News Leased Wire.) CHICAGO, Dec. 30.—The Chicago Americans will leave here March 16 for Mlu,eral "Wells, Texas, on their spring training trip, President Coin- Iskoy announced yesterday. Probably 30 players will make the trip. WINNIPEG CURLERS WILL PLAY IN WESTERN BONSPIELS Some of the Cracks Will Take in Regina—-Gillespie Likely to Go to Moose Jaw (By Daily News Leased Wire.) WINNIPEG, Dec. 30.—Winnipeg curlers most likely will visit several western bonspiels this winter, but thc majority of the cracks are expected to tako in the big Regina carnival, which opens Monday, Jan. 11. Several local skips have signified their intention of paying Regina a visit this -winter, which Includes Alexander Blackburn1 find Jimmy G;Ulespie, of tho Gruuile Club, and Billy Finlay and Bob. Gourlay of the Strathcona, both Winners of open events at last winter's Winnipeg bonsplel. Gillespie also hopes to take ln the Moose Jaw bon- .splcl. Billy McDougall is said to be thinking about playing at the Saskatoon 'spiel. "Candy kids," of a Salhia, Kan, school have organized to reduce the candy and nuts they cat, and have saved $20 already. -~DODD'S 'ri, 'KIDNEY' ! ARE BtAIEN ^SENATORS Run Up Tall Score in Fast and Brilliant Game—Billy Ball Gets Foot Hurt. (By Daily News Leased Wire.) OTTAWA, Dec. 30.—The Ottawa Senators moved up within one game of the champion Canadiens Saturday night, when they defeated the Wanderers of Montreal, 0 to 2, In a fast and brilliantly played game. Three thousand, five hundred spectators suffered In the bitter cold waiting for the arrival of the Montreal team, whose train was two hours late. The score does not at all represent the progress of thc play, us for two periods the visitors were strongly in evidence, poor shooting alone depriving them of an equal division during thc early periods of tho contest, Tho score at tho end of the second period was Ottawa, 4; Wanderers, 1. In-tho final period, however, tho Red Bands showed the result, of lhe diversified lactlcs of the Senators and a total of five goals was notched while the Invaders only bulged the nets once, Ottawas were without the services of Frank Nlghbor, who has not yet received his transfer from the Royal Flying corps, Toronto, but Crawford, who played for more than half tho time, was in fine form and the team was not weakened. Gerard and Shore with Benedict formed thc regular defense of the Ottawas and comprised a bid wark through which the visitors rare Iy penetrated. The Wanderers were strengthened by the addition of Jack Marks and Billy Ball, but the latter had his foot badly cut in the second period and his retirement had ihe effect of dempralix ing the Red Bunds. Art Ross, whose back was injured recently, did not get into uniform. The players suffered greatly from tho severe cold and nearly every player had his toes frostbitten. The line up: Ottawa—Benedict, Gerard, Shore, Boucher, Darragh, Denneny. Wanderers-—Lindsay, Ritchie, Stevens, Hyland, Ball, Marks. Substitutes — Ottawa, Crawford, Lowrle, Bruce; Wanderers, McDonald, Gerard, O'Grady, Referee, Harvey Pulfordj .bulge of play, Charles MeKlnlcy. QUERRIE IS NOT QUITTING BECAUSE OF LIVINGSTONE (By Dally News Leased Wire.) TORONTO, Dec. 30.—IC. J. Living stone, former owner of the Toronto hockey club, staled Saturday that he had done nothing to cause any upheaval iu the Toronto learn, nor Is he responsible in any manner whatever for the reported resignation of Manager Querrie. RESULTS OF FOOTBALL GAMES IN OLD COUNTRY (By Daily News Leased Wire.) LONDON, Dee. 30,—Following are the result of scheduled English league football games, played yesterday on the grounds of the first named clubs: London Combination. Clapton Oriental, 1; Arsenal, 2. Fulhuui, 1; Crystal Palace, 1. Millwall Athletic, 7; Brentford, 1. Queens Park, 1; Westham, 1. Tottenham Spur, 2; Chelsea, 0. Midland Section. Bradford City, 0; Birmingham, 3. Grimsby Town, 2; Notts County, 0. Leicester, 2; Bradford. 0. Lincoln City, 3; Huddersfield Town, 1, Notts Forest, G; Hull City, 1. Rotherham, 0; Sheffield Wedne day, 0. Sheffield United, 3; Barnsley, 0. Lancashire Section. Blackburn Rovers, 0; Manchester C'lly, 4. Bury 1; Stoke, 1. Evert on, 0; Preston, 0. Manchester United; 1; Burnley, 0. Oldham 3; Liverpool, 3. Burslom, i; Bolton Wanderers, 2. Rochdale, (5; Blackpool, 3. Stockport County, 6; Southport Con tral. 0. NEW YORK WANDERERS DEFEAT KINGSTON TEAM (By Daily News Leased Wire.) NEW YORK, Dec. 30.—In a game that was replete wilh fast hockey, thc Wanderers team of this city defeated seven representing Queens university or Kingston, Ont., at St. Nicholas rink lust night,' 3 to 2. WILL DURFEE RETIRES FROM HARNESS RACING (By Dailv News Leased Wire.) SAN FRANCISCO, Cab, Dec. 30.— WlR C. Durfee has retired from bar ness racing, according to the an nounccment of C. J. Berry, for whom Durfee has driven for years. Berry also announced his retirement coincident with the sale of Esperanza, Considered the best trotter on lhe Pacific coast, to A. Ghaunt of Chicago, SATURDAY WAS QUIET AT LOCAL MARKET PLACE Unsettled weather Interfered with business at the local market Saturday and a quiet day resulted. Most of tho foodstuffs sold readily as many of the stalls were vacant. There was a good display of meat on hand, but fowl was extremely scarce. Strictly fresh eggs sold for 75 cents a dozen. VETERAN IS INJURED AT FIRE IN WINDSOR WINDSOR, Ont., Dec. 30.—Fire of an unknown origin swept tho hydroelectric offices and a now three storey building of tho Htudohakor Automobile company this evening, causing a loss of $75,000. An explosion of natural gass occurred when thc fire was at its worst and three houses wero badly damaged. The fire chief escaped with slight injuries when tho explosion took place. A returned soldier is In a serious eon- (Jltiun from bums, -M^.'.j-win KOOTENAY AND,BOUNDARY. THEi^AILY NEWS* MpNftAY, MOTION LISTS Of Christinas Festival of Sit. Andrews' An gti'can Sunday School, Jolly ( Event, (Specilnl to The Di-iflly News.) TRAIL, 19. C., Dec. 23.,.—The pi'OL'no- tlon 11-at* of J-he Trail school is as iol lows: Division 3-^-E. A. Gill. P, romotcd from B class to A tdass; Bona Paul, .Harry Murdoch, Ma;r Shaw, Horner Cidller, Gordon McCadlum, Anmte . Lowlcy. Pearl Murdoch. Rob Dock^rill, [Draga Butorac, I-faroM Collier, Di-vM Miln Mildred Craig, \ Eda Rttncfo,^, Lydia Doubdt, John Miller Jessie lWoytf. Division 4—Sirs. McDowall..\ Promoted, from class B to class A: (Mildred Wetherell, Fred Ajnbur, Doris ^Cogblll, i;.obert Delves. Louis Szabo, \ Minnie Masked, Laura 'Bianoc, lidward -JSmory, Juc.V Fingland, Cecil Matthews, .-Gertie Dolg, Dante Blanco, Dorothy Do ekerill, Doris Gregory. Dlvis'icn 5—V. A. Stunton, fFi'om junior third B to junior third: 3rene Caldwell, -Jennie Floyd, Ton! Cuif Cetel- li, John E.ssar, Richard Cardo. . initio Marsenek, 'Lydia Kssar, Fusuui-elinu Giuncblgliu, \Lulu Harkness, Albert Essar, Alex De'wnidoff, Edward Tfolfe, Dora Ellison. From junior third rij ader to junior third .B: Alfred Gregory. Lisa. Serafina, Gordctn Bluney, Minnie .Robeson, Bessie Goivlon, John Shaw,, Paulo Buraieh, James '.Smllh, Jda. Shitn.nett, Vernon Lcadbettcu-, Tom Ewlngs. , Division 6—Gladys A. Gregory. Promoted to junior tliird reader: MiiiXine Chapman, Evelyn Hopper, Nicholas Vermin, Myrtle Deeming, ,loo Lnn- ducci, Paul Laurel, Sophie Budovich, Mary Eremenlco, 'Violet Melkle, Jessie Kplmar, Artluir.Ewiiiy?, Brenton Hazle- wood, Margaret Kennedy, Freda Cutt- riell, John Onv Beatrice Matthews, Dorothy Hall, George Barkmar, Bella Melvin, Lottie,-.Liawley, Jessie Graham, Arthur Johnson, Frank Letura, Albert Lawley, Altec Morln, Joe Rosek, Leon- jjard'KTflllie,' Gwehnie Laurlente. Division 7—Elsie N, Carr. Promoted '..-from Junior second to senior second reader: Effle Gordon, Elvira Colistro, .Jessie Orr, Olive Scott, Joe Miller, Llvea Daloise, Violet Payne, Ernest Gregory, Alma Flllon, Willie Morricc, .Arthur Culdlcott, Alma Essur, Charlie Hesketh, Evelyn Davies, Sofia Mucha, Familina Distofuno, Maggio DoFcrro, Lillian Dibble, Agnes Rossmun, Jack F'ord, John Guru, Lily Eremenko, Sun- tia Contini, Lily Milne, Ruth Dovoy, Rose Payne, Carlo Wolfe, John Buek- na, Harry Leckie, Waller Krueger, Elsie Tallon. Division 8—Mary L. Black. I'romot- ;ed from first leader lo junior second: ■Dorothy Gregory, Alice Houston, Dominic Tozzl, Stanley Austad, Enoa An- ^cdllli, John Kingsbury, Sarah Morrison, David Shaw, Genevieve Harkness, Eiia GifiiWl, Georgo Rosk, Grace Mur- dock, Gulta Forro, ..Thomas Laurie, .Olarence Perrln, Ian Somervillc, Annie Scott, Dorothy Caldwell, William Am- ■lmr, Jimle Graham, Mollie Mosser, Flossie Ellison, Vera Morrella, Teddy Mallard, Dick Hesketh. Charlie Kennedy. From junior second to senior second: Willie Forrest, Mike Demidoff, William Kennedy, Harry White, Mi- r-unda Laurlente. Florence McDonald, iLIIy Prlore, Wallace Beard, Jbe'Har- pvood, . ■ Division 0—Margaret Fraser.—From second reader, lo first reader: Margaret Szabo, Barbara Culdlcott, Alex McDonald, 'John Buillie/ Mica liorkes, Lllla a)efeo, Agnes Erickson, Kenneth NolH, ■Ermaudo Seraflnu, John Lazareff, •Stella Landucci, Annie Ferric, John JKavie, Margaret Tysofi, Melville Defeo, 'Alex Pottle, Charles Lnmpmun, Rose Ewlngs, Wllllo Young. Donald Coghfil, Mary Webster, Ida Mnroolli, Dorothy aiulluu. Ton) ScarfOni, Bertha. Doubt, Chu'cn-cc Nellson, Gina Vanaucehi. James Gregory, Herbl Oddy, Robert <■»■ v*V'--A"fl?"T»i'ff5!qf?'SrB!^ -ft'omerville, Marie Matthews, Marjorle Mackenzie, Jean Butorac, Dorothy Mc Kay, Arthur Evans, Willie Evans, Al bert Green. ■ Division 10—J, I. McKenzie. -Prompt ed rrom first primer to second primer Doris livnns, William Rosehll., Hilda Perrln, Flora Shaw, Violet HaywdQd, Betty Kerr, David' Balfour, Julia Scar- fonl, Corudo Dccembrini, George Campbell, Isobel Deckle, Sidney Ewlng, Elenlu'Lozl, Mary Gara, Jennie Parker, Joe Bucknn, Onorlna Loz?l, Millon Pa- dovlch, Issabella Mlln,c, Herbert McCailum, Filoinena Somertlna, Joe Ton- nelli, Robert White, Jlmmle Thorndale, Ernest Payne, Annle"lPriore, Edward Nuskic, Odella Contini. Promoted from, junior first primer to senior first primer: Ruth Grler, Walter Morln, Teddy Dockerlll, Cecille Miller, Ethel Lawley, Frank Horhwby, Doris Hill, Mary Ta-' lungelo,' Doris Fowler, Wilfred Stone, Roy Howard, Douglass Kholler, Oiym- pia Murella, Roland Nelson, Harold Turner. Division 11—W. E. Hayes, Promoted from class A to junior first primer": Jack Balfour, Ray Barnes, Joo Buck- na, Derrick Cross, Robert Ellison; John Eromenco, Melville Hall, Helen Hay, Leslie Martin, .lacky Mills, WH.Ham Perkins, Homer Radovlch, Jessle'Sera- fino, Edith Ross, Beatrice Smith, Do- menlca Smith, Harriet Stimmel', William Tallon, Aline Glrmrd, Dorothy l.yekman. From class B to class A: Laberta Brandon, Lllla Casalonica, Mlllicent Diivies, Jim Day, Cecilia Ga- raj, I'eter Gros'es, Andrew Grie'r,' Vera Johnson, Alex ijasko, Argle Laurlmite, Grace Leckie. Gino MandoH, Margaret Milne. Margfiret Morricc, Dora Otter- non, Mary Orr, Annie Shcliff, Carlo Smith. Elka Wolfe, Marjorle Stone, Charlie Rosa'iider, Bertha Erickson, Nellie Thorndale, Reggie' Paul," Annie Gruaschn. Smelter Hill School. Division't—Mrs. J. Grant Simpson. To senior fourth: Doris Blngay, Bernard Wadsworth, Simon GavlIIk, Edward Hamilton. To junior fourth A: Eugene Laiie, James Warren,' Mar- -gggjg;.1 J"■ ?T^^ '. , . . !• - 11 ■ ibw-l.. __.. ,--... A~:y -.. '....,.-.- MT. ■:■!,: \.'.\).irMAt-*-\i*fi*: **,+$• garet* Davison. To senior third A: Irene Cummings, Lorna Warren, Vlr- gina Flynn, Mike GavlIIk, Doris Ayre, Mathidla Kehn. To senior third B: Margot Blaylock, Jean Blaylock. Harold1 jeancs, Sherman Newton.' To !*)#• lor third "A: Paul GaVH.k, Eva Duit- can. Division 2—Miss Grace Thompson. To junior third B: Margaret Forclf Russell Speocer. To senior aecontjr Marjorle Bthgay, Edgar Wadsworth: To junior second: Alex Cumnilags. Mnrgaret Simpson, Kathryn Ford; Betty Warden. To (lrst reader: Henry Lane, Kathleen Blngay, Harriet Flynn, RenYlle" Balfour, Willie Borisenkoff, John Borisenkoff. To second primer: Jumle Buchanan, Roma Vattghiv AUGft Duncan, Helen Blaylock, Arthur Lane, Jean Grenier, Larlc Borisenkoff, Oyer Si) children were made happy .nt the Christmas festival of'St.'Andrew's Anglican Sunday school last evening. Recitations -were given''"- by the following: Florrie Ellison, Jessie Kolmar, Derrick Cross, Mabel Mel- liird/Miiriel Cross, Freda Cunnell, Dorothy Gregory, Shirley Jennings nnd Mrs. Kolmar. Rev. A, M. O'Donnell returned yesterday from Kaslo,' wli-jre he hud been looking after some presbytery affairs. NEW DENVER CHILDREN HELP THE' SUFFERING AT HALIFAX (Special to The Dally News.) NEW DENVER. B. C, Dec. 28,—At the entertainment given by the children of New Denver on Christmas eve a collection was taken to aid the Halifax sufferers. After' the expenses were paid the balance amounted to $411.10. A special collection of $9.80 given by the children of Knox Presbyterian Sandfly school was added and the total amount of. $58, has been forwarded to the city schqola. In Halifax. Mr. and Mrs.' William Vullance have returned to Vancouver after spending Christmas at tlicir home here. Sff SI, «W'i ?« ■■■■■■'-- ■-■''■*■-; -t^V-aH-i DEC. "Frult-a-thes Extraortlinaijf Powers Kochos, Qo*„ M«reli 2nd, .1015. -v "I h»Te receiveithjimoit w^pderful. benefit from taking "J'ru)t-»-t'vcs"., Isaffered for yean from RAeuiqatisnf^ -, and cbange of life, and I took every* remedy obtainable without remit*. | tried "Fruit-a-tives." and it was tht): only medicine tbat really iii.megood. Now I am entirely well—the Rheu. matism has disappeared, and the terrible pains in my body are all gone, f hope tbat others, who suffer from such distressing diseases, will try "lsruit-aa ■ tivis"!' 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THE DAILY NEWS [^4d PAGE SEVEN eturns CONDENSED ADVERTISING RATES Ono InscrtloD, per word a... lc Minimum charge 25c Six consecutive insertions, per word lc Twoiits'-six consecutive insertions <ono month), per word 15c Births, one insertion Sue Marriages, one insertion 50c Heaths, one insertion 50c Card of Thanks 50c ''* ■ "flaeh'subsequent insertion 25c Death and Funeral Notlco tt.00 aUl condensed advertisements arc cash in advance. In computing the number of words in a clrisstfied advertisement count I eaoh Word, dollar mark, abbreviation, initial letter and figure as one word. Advertisers are reminded tbat it Is contrary to tho provisions of the pos- | till laws to have lotters addressed to | inttalB onls-; thercforo any advertiser I desirous of concealing bis or hor identity may use a box nt this office without any extra charge If replies are called for; If replies aro to bo mailed to advertisers allow 10 centB extra in addition to price ot advertisement to pay postage. . The News reserves the right to rc- geot any copy submitted for publlca- lon. SITUATIONS VACANT—MALE^ 'NELSON EMPLOYMENT AGENCY- W, Parlour; 309 Baker St., Phono 283. IWANTED—All kinds of woodsmen; fourth class engineer; teamsters. WANTED WANTED TO BUY—Typewriter in good oondltlon. Apply D. J. Robertson's Furniture store. (7818) WANTED—SPLIT CEDAR POSTS— Kootenay laake Cedar Company, Nelson, B. C. (76410 WHEN REPLYING TO aVDVRRTISE- inents in Condensed Columns kindly mention you saw It In The News—It will help you.. LOST AND FOUND. :.OST—Sum of money. Pleaso return to Dally News; reward. (7831) POULTRY AND EGGS TWENTY PULLETS—Mostly Rocks, some laying, ?1.50 f.o.b. Needles. H. W. Lift. (7816) BUSINESS CHANCES. FOR SAIaE—Blacksmith shop ond business. Stock of tools all com. plete . Must be sold before January 16, 1918. Owner being dratted for overseas servico. Apply to Modley Lajole, p. O. Box 681, Cranbrook, B. (7713) WANTED—Twenty piece-makers to | make posts, poles and shingle bolts. 3'aylng two cents ench for making posts. All first class timber and level ground. Salmo Ccdnr Co,, Park Siding, B.C. (7S27) wWaVNTED—Cook for pole camp, Park f Siding. Wages %3 per day and board. Salmo Cedar Co., Park Riding. (7S2C) HEN REPLYING TO ADVERTISE. ments In Condensed Columns, kindly mention you «aw It In Tho News—It will help you. FEMALE HELP WANTED WOULD YOU LIKE 51 or 112 dnily at home, knitting war sox on Auto Knitters? Experience unnecessary. Bend 3c stamp, Dept. 82-C, Auto Knitter company, College street. Toronto. WHEN REPLYING TO ADVERT1SE- ments in Condensed Columns, kindly mention you saw it in The NewB—It will help you. FOR SALE- Prlce ISO. LIVESTOCK. -Splendid Berkshire sow. Very gentle. S. P. Pond. (7811) WHEN REPLYING To ADVERTISE- menta lta,pondensed Columns, klndl) mention you saw lt In The News—li will help you. ARTICLES FOR SALE^ FOR SaUaE—First class piano; J200 cash. Miss Campbell's music store, Baker street. (7708) FOR SALE—2 sleighs, right for ranch or delivery purposes. Apply '*>. Opsahl, Trail, B.C. (7809) FOR SALE—Mentgcs newspaper folder; folds 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 pages; In first class condition. Snap for cash. U'lie Daily News, Nelson. (678) WHOLESALE A. MACDONaUaD & CO., WIIOLE- sale Grocers and Provision Merchants. Importers of Teas. Coffees. Spices, Dried Fruits, Staples and Fancy. Groceries, Tobaccos, Cigars, Butter, Eggs, Cheese and Packing House Products, Office ond warehouse, corner of From and Hall. Sts. P. O. Box 1095; telephones. 28 and 23. ENGINEERS GREEN BR087bURDEN aV CO. Civil Engineers, Dominion and B. C. Land .Surveyors. Surveys of Lands* Mines, Townsites, Timber Limits, etc. Nelson, 510 Ward street, A. H| Green. Mr.; Victoria, lit Pemberton lildg., F. C. Green; Fort Oeorge, Hammond street, I*. P. Burden. A. L. McCULLOCH, Hydraulic Engineer. Provincial Land Surveyor. Baker St., Nelson, B.C. A. D. NASH, Mining Engineer Consultation, Exploration. Development, Reports. Poom 1, Royal Bank Bldg., Nelson. AUCTIONEERS. C. A. WATErSnT^CoTOpera blk. WM. CUTLER, AUCTIONEER. • Box W; phono IS. accountants. wThTfaTdTng? Public Accountant, Bank of Montreal Chambers, Rossland, B.C. STENOGRAPHY. SHORTHAND, Typewriting, Penmanship. Day and night classes; S20 Victoria St.. Box 715. (7339) FOR SAIaE—Edison Dictograph complete; electric power. ^Apply to Dally News business office. (654) THREE D. A. SULLIVAN Slopers; ono No. 6 Sturtovant fan; one 5x5 i hoisting engine; one 24 Inch Pelton wator wheel, high pressure typo C. with cast stand and steel housing; one 62x10 double oak tanned leather belt. Apply to box 56, Sandon. B. C. (7652) FOR SAIaE—Shaving machine for Edl- •ion records.. Box 685, Daily Newa. .VHEN REPLYING TO ADVKRT1SE- ments In Condensed Columns, kindly mention you aaw lt In The Newa—It will help you. PROPERTYJJOJRJSALE^ _ FOR SaVLE—Improved irrigated stock ranch. 320 acres. Abundanco of outside range; stock and improvements Included. Particulars on application "Frank Murphy, Newgate, B.C. (7817) .•"THEN REPLYING To ADVERTISE- ments In Condensed Columns, kindly mention you Baw It In Tbo News—It will help you. LAUNCHES AND ROWBOAT8. FOR. SALE—Sixteen foot Chestnut canoe rowboat; outriggers, paddle, oars and carpet. Forty dollars. Box 2, AlnBWOrth. (7807) . WHEN REPLYING Tt) ADVBRT1SE- ments in Condensed Columns, kind!] mention you saw It in The News—It win help you. FOR RENT—Six roomed house, close In. Apply J. W. Gallaghei'a store. (7640) I'-OR RENT—Seven-room house. ply 616 Latimer street. "" Anion FOR RENT—Furnished cottage, four rooms and bath; close in. O, K. Barbel: Shop, A. L. Wilson. (7789) PURNI8HED ROOMS TO RENT. FOR RENT—Suites of furnished house keeping rooms In Annable block. Enquire room 32. (7643) KERR APARTMENT (7646) FURNISHED modem suite. Campbells' Art Galiory. 715 Bakor stroet. (7735) FURNISHED housektacplng rooms an brick block; large bright rooms with gas antl use of bath; HO per month, c | 'AW. Appleyard, 606 Baker St. (7643) WHEN RKPLYJJjkj} To ADVBRTISE- ments in Condensed Columns, kindly mention you- aaw It In Tbe News—It will help you. INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE FOR KENT—House, five rooms and bath, some furniture, Victoria St., 112; 6 rooms on Josephine St., $11; C rooms on Silica St., JS. ABERDEEN BLOCK—Offices at $5 to $10 por month. Steam heut. GRIFFIN BLOCK—Offices and living rooms, sr, to $to per month. McQUARRIE & ROBERSTON. Nelson, B.C. H. E. DILL Fire, Life and Health Insurance 'Phone 180, K. W. C. Blk.. 508 Ward St. ASSAYERS. E. W. WIDDOWSON, box A-110S. Nel- son, B. C. Ktnndard western charges, FLORISTS. GRIZZELLE'S GREENHOUSES, Nel son. Wreaths, wedding bouquets, cut flowers. Phone 1S7. MISCELLANEOUS. THE PRESENT \V,lalEItKABOUTS"of Joseph Burns who lived in Nelson about 10 years ago and afterwards heard of in Greenwood, B.C!, Is sought by his brother, who lives at Sault Sto Marie, Ont. John F. Burns of Sault Ste Marie has written tho chief df police asking him to locate his brother, JosepTi Burns, who lived in Nelson about 10 years ago. The man sought for hns become heir to some money through the death of his sister. Anyone knowing of ills present whereabouts please communicate with Thos. II. Long, chief of police. (7837) V. I. PRIVATE DETECTIVE Agency, 310-11-12 Hlbben-Bone Bldg., Victoria. Day and night phone, 3412. (7720) OLD FALSE TEETH und bridge work bought, tiny condition; highest cash prices sent by return mall. Post to Mrs. Dunstons, 1459 Georgia street, W„ Vancouver, B. C. Est. 27 years. (7716) Private Hospital LICENSED BY PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT Wc give particular attention lo all female trouble— homo-lfke apartments for ladies awaiting nccouchment. Certified nurses sent out on private eases, town or country. Highest references; reasonable terms; inspection Invited. Mrs ..Moore, Superintendent. THE HOME PRIVATE HOSPITAL Falls and Baker SU., Nelson, B.C. 1 P. O. Box 772. Phone 372 for Appointment. rttLiOrtiltWMlNatMl The regular meeting o£ the W.C.T.U. has been postponed until Tuesday, .Ian. 8. 17838) Patrons of the Street Railway—Take notice, on .Jan. 1 Now Year's day, there will be only one. car service. 17830) Hogmanay dance in uddfcllows* hall tonight! at 8:4B, Tickets 50 cents; amusement tax, 5 cents. (.7830) A mooting of the Pythian Sinters will be held at 2:30 today at the -K.P. hall. Important business. (.7833) ,, , ... BIRTH At thc home of her parents, Mr. and Airs. Galea, Balfour, U.C the wife of Mr. Edward Bahnerman Ramsay, l'nion bank, Canora, Sask., of a daughter, 27th December. 17828) The Young People's club will hold a masquerade dance in the Public bail, South Slocan, on Dee. 31st. Admission TaO cents. proceeds for Red Cross funds. ' ** ■ • ,'(782il) The (ireat War Veterans', auxiliary will meet at the Club rooms Wednei.- dny night, Jan. 2 at 8 o'clock instead of Thursdny. Election of officers. .Social evening will be spent. (TfiUli) FIRST Sill FROST OLD T LMEftS DECLARE Qlaisy lee on Snow Never Known in Interior Before*^ Coast ,- Peculiarfl^*'«■■ Saturday morning Nolson and dlsr trlct experienced the first "silver frost1* in white man's history, old timers say. Early Saturday morning rain fell for soveral hours freezing as It hit the, snow ahd covering the snow with a layer of glass-like ice. Silver frost occurs frequently along the coast during tho months of January and February, but it has never been known. In thn interior districts prior to the weekend, it Is said. W. A. Jowett, an old timo Nelson citizen now residing in Edgewood,'who is in the city says; that tho .peculiar loo covering on the snow Is the first he has ever seen. The term "silver" frost Is claimed lo have been given the peculiar Work of nature because of the silvery" appearance given the glistening snow iu lhe moonlight on occasions of lhe kind. LEAVES FORTUNE TO Joseph Burns, 50, Who Worked Hore Ten Yean*, Ago, Haa Money •Awaiting Him. aV small fortune awaits Joseph Burns, a. former Nelson man, whose whereabouts is belnff sought by his brother John P. Burns ln Sault Kte. Marie, Ont. Joseph Burns was a worker orv. a railroad building- K'uir on the Crow's aVest Pass in 1890. He Is about ,-,0 years of ago and about I*, feet 10 Inches tall, ln thc city he wns usually to be seen around the Maddest hotel and for a time worked in u quarry hero. It Ib said that his sister has died leaving a considerable sum nf money to Him. AT THE THEATRES EDUCATIONAL. DOMESTIC SCIENCE COURSE nt King Edward school and Business College, Cranbrook—Cooking, laundry, dressmaking, mllllnory, may be taken separately or in connection with the commorciol course. Write for pros- pectUB to Miss Cherrlngton, headmistress. (7617) BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS. DONAGHY & DONAGHY, Barristers, Solicitors, etc, McCulIoch block, Nel. son, B.C.; Flack block, Vancouvor. 0PTICIAN8 II. Ia. DOUOIaAS.S,~ Nelson, Graduate optician and optometrist. Room 18, K. W. C. Block. TAXIDERMISTS—TANNER8 WII13RRY Sr. TOW. 020 random'ave- nuo, Victoria. B. ti. Western Canada's tried firm. Big game head rugs, speclnlty. Trial solicited. (7038) PRICE BROS., TAXIDERMISTS- Taxidermy work and rug and robe making a specially. Send for price list Price Brothera, Rossland, B.C. (76*12) SECOND HAND DEALERS THE ARK pays cash for second hand furniture: stoves. 6011 Vernon. FUNERAL DIRECTORS. IV J. ROBERTSON, P. D. D. & E., 80S Victoria street. Phono 292; night phone, 1D7-U MIS FOR PLAT High Officers' Competition Will Be Hfltl as Soon as Ice Is Available. At .'! I'cceht meeting of the Nolson Curling club the following were the rinks chosen for the coining season. Nobles appear in order of play; skips, third, second and lead: It. Andrew. A. Williamson. L. 12. Uorden, A. .1. McLean. W. 13. Wasson, Ii. Hush. J. 13. Amiable, A. Morris. it. Sharp, W. J. E. Biker, T. S. Richardson, R. M. Bard. .1. Liiiuyan, N. Wlnlaw, 1. It. Poole, IT. J. .WcCrohan. ("!. P. St.-vensun, A. A. Terrier, Alex Leith, O. A. Potter. W, H. .Jones, H. W.'.Robertson, Ki-v. W. W. Abbott, J. Burraelough. George Douglas, F. Itltchle, W. W. Myers, ,1, thudding. . A. .It-i'i's, &'. ]■'. McHardy, S. E. Cornwall, It. Milliard. A. D. Hodgson, (Iconic Miller, O. Boh well, ti. Wharton;-" L>. .St Denis, D. haughton, G. A. D.i- vldson*. A. (1. Wilson. .1. A. Gibson, It. Sutherland, G, Ferguson, A. Donaghy. D. Guthrie. T. D. Stark, 1". J. Holes. Robert Hell. .1. W. Holmes, John Uindy, W. A. Trnfit, C. It. ltlchardson. D. J. Uobertson. V, L. Merherson, K. St oil Ing, C. Scwoll. D. Proudfoot. .1. II. D. Benson, A. D, Emory, .\\ MaUotte. J. H. Watlaoe, It. .1. Bishop, It. D. Hall, C. Komano. p. C. J-'raser, It. .1. Winter, Hev. F. Graham, .1. Ganener. A. T. Walley, G. liorstead, J. P. Korde, G. B. Wilson. D. G. McMorris, lt. D. Barnes, T. Ot- terhnrn, L. G. Drake. 13, G. Smyth. W. .1. Meagher, Thomas Keith. C. .1. McGuig-'in. A. .1'. Dill, 13. It. Itedpnlh, 11. D. Kenny, K G. Itonan. C, D. Blackwood, T. \V. 'Lcdlngnnn., E. B. Trowd, 1. G. Nelson. It waa decided to hold the President vs. Vice-president, competition as soon as the ice is available. The draw for competition resulted as follows: Bush, p'rcsidcnl, vs, McHardy, vice- president.. Wasson vs. Jeffs. Smyth vs, Guthrie, . . Douglas vs. Walley. Wallnce vs. Hodgson. .Ancire.\y vs- Dill.' Blackwood .vs. Proudfoot. McMorris vs, Jones. Gibson vs. Holmes. St Denis vs. Sharp. Bunyan vs. Itohortson. Stevenson vs. Eraser. Losing rinks shall contribute $\ each to he donated io some patriotic purpose. A letter cnrrler In Altoohu, Pn., hns completed ~3ii ^'QiU'S'. servi-ae, during whloh he walked 153,400 miles. "The Argyle Case" Today. Itobert Warwick, who numbers -his film, followers in hundred thousand lots, will make his first appearance as a Selznick-Pieture star ij.t the SUr- lund theatre today and tomorrow in a screen version of the great'detective dmrna, "The Argyle Case." This is the play thnt created such a furore throughout thr. country when originally produced with Uohert Hlll.nrd in the cciurnl role. The authors of "Tho Argyle Case," Ilrtrvey .1. G'lllgglns and Harriet Eonl. conceived thb idea from tho exploits or: the famous private- detective, Williain J. Burns, the first of the modern school of crime detectors to make use of the dictograph. In order to make their production as run.Iist.ie as possible,. tho .authors called in Mr. Burns as a collaborator and in producing tho picture version Director Unlph W. luce also sought thc famous doieotivo'H nid, . , The story of "The Argyle Case" is one lhat is certain to hold, the inler- i'st of the most hardened picture patron. It begins witli the mystery as to the violent death of John Argyle, an ■•("Centric millionaire. Susplciph falls on Argyll's son and kJlei- on Ills adopted diuiKhter, Mary, who Ik discovered to he the chief beneficiary under his will, Asche Kay ton, the ueli.bra toil private detective,, is called i:l to the case und from the moment he takes hold things begin to happen. The tr.'ill leads into tbe den of the cleverest S'tin's of counterfeiters in the country and in the course of his efforts to prove the innocence of Mary, Kaylon full:. In love with her. The eombjiation of mystery and romance provides a most thrilling entertainment. Maxine Elliott in "Fighting Odds" Jt seems rather unnecessary to make any comment on such a noted personage as Maxine Elliott, as there are few either in England or America who have not hoard of or soen Miss Elliott in one at least of her numerous stage successes;, however, for the benefit of those few, suffice it to say that she is perhaps tho most famous actress of tho American stage. Seldom, If ever, havo the supreme gifts of beauty and talent beon so happily blended in one person as thoy-are in the case of Miss Elliott. The vehicle chosen for Miss Elliott's screen debut, "Fighting Odds* $375 M Given Away as New Year's Gifts THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE REGULAR PRICE AND THE 3ELLING PRICE TODAY ON THI8 LIST OF HIGH GRADE MERCHANDISE IS $375.00 EXACTLY READ THI8 LIST CAREFULLY AND 3ELECT YOUR NEW YEAR'S GIFT EARLY STORE OPEN TONIGHT UNTIL 9:30 MAIL ORDERS WILL BE FILLED IMMEDIATELY THE ORDER IS RECEIVED IF ARTICLES ARE STILL IN STOCK «i q e4_. On Salo W I JaOO $19.85 t-MO CO On Salo iptuaUU o/io pn On Siil,. iptlllOU -pot: nn On Ralo <*>.".UiUU oop nn On Sale ipfcUiUU GET YOUR GIFT OUT OF THESE WINTER COATS—THEY ARE ALM08T HALF PRICE ' Those* beautiful Coats are all Llio latest style* and are mado With lar(?e deep collars, heltB and ■largo slash noekels and perfect fitting, comprising all oiii- best coats. Tho winter Is just bogin- . nlng and thlH is your opportunity to get a High Grade Coat -at a Low Price. 11ROWN CHECK TWERD— ©10 Cft Size 10. Regular $22.50. On Kale aplwiJU OBEY CHINCHILLA CLOTH— P1Q QC Sizo 10. Regular »32.f.n. Ou Sale <]> I Ji JO Na».VY CHINCHILLA— Q<Q QP 'Size IS. ItegiUar »32.r,0. On Sale .plJiaJv* llllOWN FANCY TWEED— 01 Q OR ' Size IB. Regular »32.r.O. " ' ' 11BOWN STRIPED FANCY TWEED ' Size 16. Regular $27.50. On Salo niaUE VELOUR CLOTH— Size '30. Regular $75.00. MOLE VELOUR CLOTH— Size 38. Regular $75.00. DARK OREV WOOL TWEED— IJOC OH Size 18. Regular $37.50. On Sale ajl&iJoUU FANCY BROWN TWEED— Size 38. Regular $37.50. rmow.v plush— Size 38. Regular $37.50. HERE'8 ANOTHER GIFT—COMPARE THE REGULAR PRICES AND THE SALE PRICES LADIES' AFTERNOON OB EVENING DRESSES—.\11 entirely now and bought for the holiday business; but we are going to clear thorn out. Here's your chance. Pick out your gift from tho following list: All nf These Dresses Have Long Sleeve's * BLACK SILK CREPE-DE-CHENE-Full skirt; extra quality silk; size -10. Regular $23.50. On Snle - DARK OREEN SILK POPLIN—Up t.i tin minute in style; size 30. Regular 01 fl flfl $18.60. On Sal.. iptUsliU TWO ONLY, TAFFETA SILK DRESSES— One-Piece, very neatly made, with pockets; silk button trimmed; white corded collar and cuffs; ono of our new dresses; old Rose, size 30; Bright Navy, size 40. Regular $17.50. Ou Sale ONE ONLY, DARK BROWN TAFFETA SILK-Trimmed with gold colored hutions; with Whlto Oeorgctte Vestee; size 38. Regular $16.50. On Sale TWO ONLY. WHITE SILK DRESSES—Clood finality silk; full skirl, shirred Into belt; largo sailor collar; suitable for evening or summer wear; size M and 10 only, or equal tn 34 and 30 bust. Regular $15.00. 0*10 ftft On Sale t)lUiUj ONE ONLY, BEAUTIFUL WHITE DUCHESS SATIN MODEL—Has Overdress of Silk Embroidered Net. in Cream of finest quality; neat colored silk design; has Pink Satin Bodice; net sleeves. Size 38. Regular $25.00. Old ftft On Sale $ I UtUJ GET A SERGE DRESS Latest Styles and Best Quality Serge—Save $9.50 TWENTY DRESSES IN ONE-PIECE STYLE —In Fine Word Serges, In Black, Brown, Copenhagen, Navy and Croon; all new styles; some have large sailor collars, others fasten up closer to neck; sizes 11 to 14 In the lot. 01 fl flfl Regular vnlucs tn $10.50. On Sale... iJmUiuU $5.00 $10.00 -Up to the $10,60 DRESSES— lockets; silk and cuffs; e 30; Brlghl $10.03 TAFFETA itions; witli $10.00 THESE SILK SWEATER COATS AT 18.00 MEAN A GIFT TO YOU OF $7.60 .rusf-lmagine, an All-Silk Coat In the newest style with collars nnd belts heavy quality silk at this price. SEVEN ONLY. laaVDIES' SILK SWEATER T'OaV-TS—l'-iaae even Weave; colors': Old Rose,- size 38; Navy, size 38: American Beauty, sizo 38; Cream, size 38; Sand, size 40; Black, size 40. Regular price, $12.50. While They Last, Each THESE SAVINGS ARE A HANDSOME GIFT BEAUTIFUL NOVELTY SKIRTS, ARTISTIC PERFECTION.—These represent tho best that has been shown this season. To see Is lo admire them—and look at. tbe prices; ONE ONLY. NOVELTY STRIPED SILK SKIRT—Narrow Stripe, tn Blues and Fancy Colors, with One-Inch Black Stripe; shirred at belt; finished with handkerchief bag, with steel bend tassel to match; waist 27 Inches; length, 38 inches. Regular price, $19.50. 910 110 On Sale if* lU.UU TWO ONfiY, NOVELTY SILK DRESS SKIRTS—Brown and Oreen Over Plaid; dark shades; heavy quality Duchess Satin; have fancy shirred pockets: full shirred skirt; sizes 27 waist, 3D length, and 26 waist, 38 length. Regular $16.00. On Salo ONE ONLY, BLACK SILK VELVET SKIRT— Willi silk tucked belt; fancy button trimmed: waist 2li, length 38. Regular $14.50. On Sale ONE ONLY, NOVELTY SILK SKIRT— Copenhagen and Maize; Striped ond Mcon Effect; waist 28, length 38. tj>7 Pfl Regular $12.50. On Sale «j>I ,v*U ONE ONLY. SAND COLOR TAFFETA SILK SKIRT—Pockets in new style; beautifully embroidered; waist 25, length 38. Regular $S.!'5. On Sale $10.00 $7.50 $5.00 $5.00 ONE ONLY, BLACK SILK SKIRT—Waist 21, length 37. Regular prico $7.05, On Rale MORE CHOICE ARTICLES AT GIFT PRICES GET THEM TODAY ELEVEN ONLY. FOUNTAIN PENS—All In good working order. Regular prices up to QP. 3la" S3.50. All One Price, El ItlU THREE ONLY, MANICURE SETS—Regular prices, $1.75, $6.75 and $8.75. All at Half Price. THREE ONLY. FANCY BOTTLES OF FUME IN CASEf-Bcst quality. Regular $3.25. Today, Each COLORED CUSHION TOPS—All Stamped Ready for Working. Regular up to 35c. All Ono Price. Kach FIFTY JAVANESE RUSH BAGS—Draw String Handles; very useful whon you go shopping: lit three sizes. Regular up to 20e. On Snle at, Ench (let One Today—lie Sure You Don't .Miss Them. $1.75 10c 10c (Lit? Bute Bag Ifonpng HCnGF.Br C.OllSSIJXaf. ..ICPrSCCMMISSIONES Furs To clear nt greatly reduced prices to make room fur new season's fjdo'dB, Fine Selection. Good Bargains G.GLASER The Manufacturing Furrier, 416 Ward St. Nelson, B. C. Found A sum nf money. Owner can recovei name liy applying to tho Chief of Police and proving ownership'. KIDNEY TROUBLE AND BACKACHE Dr. Cassell's . Tablets Strengthen tho Kidneys and Restore Their Natural Activity. Kidney trouble menus it Id noy -weakness. Dr. Cassell's Tablets strengthen tho kidnoys through tho kidney nervea nnd thUH effect euros whero ordinary means fall. Thc avcrago kidney pill or mixture is designed to relieve symptoms which are really due to imperfect kidney action. Dr. Cassell's Tablets, on the other hand, go lo thc. root of the Iroublo nnd hy supplying vital power and strength endblo Hut kidneys to act properly. A moment's thought will show which is the right method and why Dr. CasscH's Tablets cure so thoroughly. A free sample ot%Dr. Cassell's Tablets will be sent to you on receipt of 5 cents for mailing and paoking. Address Harold F. Ritchie A Co., Ltd., 10 MoCaul t., Toronto. Dr. Capsell's Tablets are the supremo remedy for Dyepepsla, Kidney Trouble, Sleeplessness, Anaemia. Nervous ailments and nerve paralysis and (or Weakness In Children. Specially valuable for nursing mothers and during the critical periods of life. Price SO cents per tube, six tubes (ot tho price of five from druggists and storekeepers throughout Canada. Don't waste your money on imitations; gel the genuine Dr. Cassell's Tablet*. Proprietors, Or. Caas^l'a Co., Ltd- Manchester, En|, was written by two of America's lending literary lights, Roy Cooper Meglno and Irvin Cobb, the latter of whom is well known to all through his contributions to Tho Saturday Evening Post. The story is a strong one, giving Miss Elliott full play for the dramatic power which she possesses to such a very marked degree. "Fighting Odds" is a big picture, a special In every sense of the word, but notwithstanding will bo shown at the Gem tonight and tomorrow, with a special New Year's matinee, at tho usual prices. Isolde Menges Famous in Europe '.-' The European correspondent of Musical America, wrote on Dec. 13. 1913, regarding Isolde Menges. who i.s playing a series of engagements in Canada, nnd will lour lhe United (States next season: "Thc most ro- markahlc of tho new appearances on ■the horizon of the viollnlstle world is .undoubtedly that nf Isolde Menges. '.whose rapid rise to popularity hus -.been no less than astonishing. Gifted ■Avith a phenomenal temperament and |hc. highest technical accomplishments, flier first nppeiirancp created a furore which resulted In doubling the sisso of Alio audience at the second concert. *The Mendelssohn E Minor concerto was played hy thin young violinist with a vivacity which would Invite .'^hidden disaster to a less volcanic temperament. Mer tono Is large, one might, say exuberant. The pleasure Miss Mongos feels In plnylng communicates, itself to the audlenco and thc 'war horses' of the viollnlstle repertoire are given now meaning through the force of her personality. The Gliizounow A Minor Concerto, as played hy Miss Menges, was a truly interesting work nnd Its andante was rendered with exquisite feeling. A group ht smaller pieces ended the program. Handel's Idirgetto was played with a greatness of tbno and beauty of shading which brought: tho young artist a haiirrieane of applause." ;' Miss Menges appears at tho Nolson opora house next Thursday evening. eEraHg GA NADIAN ''"--• /PACIFIC Eastern Canada Excursions . TICKETS ON SALE DAILY TILL DECEMBER 31 FROM ALL KOOTENAY POINTS MIDWAY AND EAST—NAKUSP AND SOUTH To All Points in Ontario, Quebec, the Maritime Provinces Toronto S93.30 Montreal S98.30 RATES FROM AND TO ANY POINT ON REQUEST RETURN LIMIT THREE MONTHS FROM DATE ISSUED TICKETS AND SLEEPER RESERVATIONS FROM ANY AGENT OR WRITE J. S. CARTER, District Passenger Agent, Nelson, B.C. mmmmsmm AT THE OEM TONIGHT AND TOMORROW. "OS ALL PEOPLE, FOh ALL T IME» ANO FOR ALL PURP08M Daily News Display Ads F--f fAGE EKSH1* THjE DAILY NEWS MONDAY, DEC. 31, 1917. UNEQUALLED FOR GENERAL USE W. P. TIERNEV, General Sties Agent, Nelson, B. C. ' Cars supplied to all railway points. New Year's Chocolates DO NOT FORGET A BOX OF OUR CHOCOLATES FOR NEW YEAR'8. HAVE YOU FORGOT ANYONE AT CHRISTMAS? IF SO GIVE A NEW YEAR'S GIFT. SEE OUR STOCK. Canada Drug & Book Co. Stenography Classes TYPEWRITING AND PENMANSHIP Full Day Classes Commence January 2. Evaning Classes as Usual. MISS HURRY, 820 Victoria Street. Box 745 era ONE NIGHT ONLY, THURSDAY, JAN. 3. Isolde Menges The greatest instrumentalist England has ever produced. Ranks with Ysaye and Kreisler. "Of violinists like Isolde Menges fate sends hut one or two ln a generation."—London (Eng.) Dally Telegraph. Prioes $1.00. 75Ci 50c Seat Sale at City Drug. THE ARK Hair Ribbon, wide, yd..15C. 20c Hoae, girls' and boys' 9's, pr. .400 Corsets, pair SI.00 Hose, ladles' pair 350 Vest and Drawers, eaoh 60c Flannelette, white, 34-in., yd. .200 Flannelette, colored, 36-ln, yd..250 Flannelette, dark, yd 250 Socks, men'B wool, pair......35c J. W. H0LME8. Phons 66L. Today EXTRA SPECIAL BARGAIN PRICES ON ANY ARTICLE IN OUR STOCK That New Year's gift can be purchased at your own price. Como in. To see is to be convinced. We must raise cash—you get the advantage. J.O. Patenaude THE STORE OF JEWELRY BARGAINS. How's Your Coal Supply? ORDER GREENHILL COAL ' The most economical coal on the market, D. A. MTARLAND, Agent. Insurance. Real Estate. Room 6, K. W. C. Block. Telephone 49 P. 0. Box 24 At a representative meeting of some 60 property owners and householders Saturday afternoon in the board of trade rooms M. R. McQuarrie was unanimously asked to allow his name to be placed in nomination for election as mayor of Nelson for 1918. George T. Stevenson was in the chair and Archie .Donaghy acted as secretary. Mr. McQuarrie has consented to run. The following were asked to stand as aldermen and have consented: Dr. W. O. Rose, John Bell and Harold Selous. A committee was appointed to select Feed That Gets Best Results QUALITY—THAT'S THE REASON. A high standard of Feeds at all times because we handle only products from our own mills. Phone 134 If out of town write or wire. The Macleod Flouring Mills, Limited Millers of the Famous Pantry Queen Flour. a full slate of names for aldermen and police commissioners. Six aldermen are to be elected and two police commissioners. The names selected by this commltteo will be placed bofore a meeting which will be held this week. The commltteo consists of Dr. Rose, John Bell, Harold Selous, W. R. Maclean, A. Campbell, J. Fred ■Hume, G. B. Matthew, Charles F. McHardy, M. R. McQuarrie and L. K. Larson. George F. Stevonson has been appointed campaign manager. Mr. McQuarrie has lived in the west since 1889. He camo to Nelson In 1903. He is a member of the fair and hospital boards, captain of the Launch club and among the sports In which he has taken an interest in hockey. He managed tho Nelson hockey team for three years. STORM PLAYS HAVOC WITH PHONE WIS Rain Freezes on Treat, Breaking Them Down and Demoralizing Miles of Lines SHATTERS TELEGRA-PH FOR DAY Canadian Pacific Suffers from Snow Slides But Now Haa Lines in Working Order All telegraphic connection and long distance telepnonc communication wns tho impassable condition of the trlct Saturday as a rosult of tho heavy sleet storm of Friday night and early Saturday morning. Trees weighed down by tho icy snow -jje.ll across tho wires of the British Columbia Telephone lines, while on the Canadian Pacific lines snow slides made service impossible. Added to the difficulties of repair was the impassoble condition of thc rural roads. Ranchers In thn district say that the heretofore unknown silver frost makes road breaking beyond the endurance of hor.ses. The ice-like crust cuts the horses knees and finally the animals refuse to go further, is the way the situation is described in the city. Saturday the rural mail delivery was not completely made on account pf the roads. Fallen trees across thc roadway add to the difficulties. Traits to mines in the vicinity of the city nre Impassable, it was stated by several mine workers yesterday who had made their way Into Nelson afoot. Every effort is being made by the British Columbia Telephono company to have tholr lines in operation^ today, Plant Chief Nicholson stated yesterday afternoon on return from the west district, and before leaving for Kokanee where further trouble is reported. All repair men available in the district are at work lifting trees off the wires and connecting broken lines. On the main line of the C. P. R... west of North Bend, it is said that 40 miles of wires havo been demoralized with slides and sleet. Lato last evening connection hnd been made and the C. P. R. service will probably be in working order today. . While the sleet storm appeared to be only a drizzly rain, it seemed to hold fast wherever It fell and turn Into ice. As the branches on the trees became loaded they bent beneath the load until finally they broke, When this happened over a telephone or telegraph line ihe tree took the line with it to the ground or, in cases where it was not heavy, remained on the wires. The exact peculiarity of the weather hus nol been known In the Kootenays before, pioneers state. USUAL PRICES USUAL PRICES THE SCREEN DEBUT OF AMERICA'S MOST NOTED ACTRES8 MAXINE ELLIOTT IN A DRAMA OF HIGH FINANCE Ths Story of a Woman's Love, Triumphant Over ths Powsrs of ths Financial World "FIGHTING ODDS" LAST EPISODE OF "THE GREY GH08T" 8PECIAL NEW YEAR'S MATINEE TOMORROW AT 2:30 WEDNE8DAY AND THURSDAY THE GREATEST PLEA FOR PATRIOTISM EVER FILMED "FOR THE FREEDOM OF THE WORLD" PRICE8 Matinee, Wednesday Only, 10c and 5o—Evening., 25c and 10c. We Pay Tax at Night. Heating Stoves HAVE YOU BOUGHT YOUR HEATING STOVE YET? WE HAVE STILL A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT TO CHOOSE FROM AND WILL BE PLEASED TO HAVE YOU MAKE YOUR SELECTION FROM OUR STOCK Wood-Vallance Hardware Co.,Ltd. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL NELSON, B.C. CIVIC POLITICAL POT IS BOILING Mayor Annable Makes Formal Announcement—Elect Commissioners— Proportional Plan of Voting. The civic political pot is beginning to boil and with the candidacy of M. R. McQuarrie and the publication this morning by Mayor Annable of a formal announcement that he is in the field for a second term the indications aro that tho mayoralty contest will be a straight fight between theso two citizens, both of whom have been prominent in the business and public life of Nelson for many years. The mayor announced some weeks ago his intention of again being a candidate. He has lived in Nelson 18 years and served as alderman and school trustco for several terms. Six aldermen nre also to be elected. For the first timo, citizens will on Jan 17 vote under the proportional representation plan. Aldermen will bo elected at large instead of by wards. The clause in tho act which makes provision for proportional representation reads as follows: "(1) Every elector shall have ono vote only. ^ 'l^ "(2) An elector in giving his voto: "(a) Must place on his ballot paper the figure 1 in the square opposite the name of tho candidate of his first choice. "(b) May, in addition, if he wishes to express also a second, third and other choices, plaee on his ballot paper the figure opposite the name of his second choice, the figure 3 opposite the name of his third choice and so In order of his preferences. He may thus express as many choices as there are candidates. "A ballot paper shall be invalid on which: "(a) The figure 1 is not marked, or "(b) The figure 1 is set opposite the name of more than one candidate; or "(1) The figure l and some othor figure Is set opposite tho name of some other candidate; or "(d) Any mark is made not authorized by the Municipal Elections act as modified by this act.'' This means that the voter may placo on his ballot paper nothing but the figures to express his choice. There will be one ballot paper for mayor, one for aldermen, one for school trustees and one for aldermen. Police commissioners, who in the past have always been appointed by thc provincial government will on Jan. 17 be elected by the people. In the past they have been composed of thc mayor, one alderman and one other PTE. HARRY GIBBS HOME fROM fRANCE !..Y... 'I fj^M'l ' . ,$j Was Over Eight Months in the Front Line Trenches—Carried War Despatches. NIGHT SHELL CAUGHT HIM Will Return to Convalescent Hospital in Vancouver After a Few Days in City. Vte. Harry. Glbbs Is back home from overseas after having spent eight and a half months in the front line trenches in France, whore he was wounded August 20 last. Since then he has been confined In base and general hospitals.' Pte. Glbbs enlisted with the 4fith battalion and left Canada for overseas In November, 191G. After training In Kngland he was drafted in another battalion and started for the front lines. His athletic training prompted officers to choose him as a "runner" and for somo time he carried despatches along the raquet row of hot fire. Luck was with him until the night of Aug. 20, when he was chosen to carry an impbrlant despatch from his company to a supplies depot asking for more "18-pounders." A Hun gunner caught him with a shell and Pte, Glbbs fell wounded. He still has the message1 in his possession, and though undelivered it is not his fault. Later he was picked up and taken to a ba.se hospital and since then until his arrival in New York a few days ago he has been under medical attention, recovering from his'wound. Reception at New York. At the present time he is on a few days* leave before reporting to the convalescent- hospital at Vancouver. The trip from England was made in 22 days with no sign nf submailnes on the water part of the journey, Pte. Gibbs says. Like most Nelson returned boys he has little to say of his experiences. The hazardous work in connection wilh the carrying of meH- siiges along the front line is suggestive of interesting experiences, but; Pte. Gibbs referred to them by remarking only that he was lucky to get but as ho did. About 1000 returned men were on the boat which brought Pte. Gibbs back to Canada. On arrival at .New York harbor the greatest enthusiasm was evinced by the crowds at the wharf. "They surely gave us a great reception," I'te. Gibbs remarked. "All along the landing we were greeted with cheers and at the railway station they gave us lunches as we passed through-on our way to entrain," How long Pte, Glbbs will be able to stay In the city has not yet been determined but it Is nol likely lhat ho will return to overseas for a year at least, it is thought. At Vancouver he will become a patient at tho convalescent hospital. IIEUT. RICHARDSON IS MAKING UHEff Prospects Are Good for Regaining Use of Lower Part of Body—Paralyzed by Wound. In a letter to Judge Forin, Lieut. C. E. Richardson states that the prospects for his ultimate recovery from the serious wounds from which he is suffering are good. Lieut Richardson, who enlisted from Nelsnu, was hit In the spine and suffered paralysis of thc body below lhe hips. Ho writes to Judge Forln from the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire hospital at 1 Hyde Park Place, London, He was an engineer In the provincial hyrographic service before going to thc front. Mrs. Richardson hus been In England for some months. J.4. + 4.4.4.4. + + + + + + + + + + * LAST RITES PAID + + PIONEER MINING MAN + + + + William Rowe, pioneer mining + * man of the west, was burled in + * Nelson cemetery yesterday after + * noon. The funeral waa held un- * * der tho auspices of the Knights + + of Pythias who attended the cere- * + raony in a body. The service was + * held at the Standard undertaking * * parlor, Rev. W. W. Abbott offi- * + elating. * * Many of those who had known * + Mr. Rowe in mining circles and + * friends in the city were in at- + * tendance to pay their Inst re- * 4 spects to the old timer. * * ♦♦♦♦♦4 + *** + + * + * + POSTOFFICE CLOSED. In the last issue of the Canada Gazette announcement is made of the closing of tho Three Forks postoffice. citizen. In the futi.ro the board, will consist of the mayor and two commissioners to be elected ln the same way as tho mayor, aldermen and school trustees Three candidates for aldermen, Dr. Rose, John Bell and Harold Selous are already In the field. It Is stated that James Johnstone, a member of the present council, also intends to run for another term. Dr. Rose and Mr. Bell, are also members of tho present council. No signs of a fight over tho Hchool board election have yet appeared. Official nomination day is Jan. 14 and election day is Jan. 17. For Rent Wa havo for rant ■ Nioely Furnlehed Modern Home In Ron- naont, alio Unfurniahed Houui in different part, of tho city. Wo havo on inquiry for Four or Five Aoraa on tiio Outakirto of tho City, aultablo for ■ chicken ranch, Charles F. McHardy INSURANCE RIAL CSTATE Wanted for Cash Green 'hides and calfs and green salt cured hides and calfs, pound 10c to 20C Dry hidei and calfs, lb..20c to 32c Culls, bulls aiid stags at value. Fura exceedingly high. Correapondence Solicited. A.BERNHEIM THU.V)*\H, HmB DEALER . 1 Timothy Hay WE HAVE A GOOD STOCK' OF1 BOTH TIMOTHY AND PRAIRIE ] HAY Extra No. 1 Feed Oate, Cruehed Oate, Bran, Oilcake Meal, Flax Meal, Whole Flax, etc . , Stock Tonioa and Veterinary Remedial The Brackman-Ker Milling Co, Ltd. DAILY NEWS WANT ADS. OET RE SULTS QUICKLY.-TRY THEM NOW Call and Select Your New Year Cards, Post Cards and;Booklets from Our Stock 1918 DIARIES ALL SIZES AND STYLES CALENDAR PAD8 AND JOURNALS MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY DESPATCHED CITY DRUG AND STATIONERY CO. PHONE—Day, 34; Night, 116 NELSON'S BUSY STORE P.O. BOX 1083 TWO DAYS BEGINNING TODAY LEWIS J. SELZNICK PRESENTS Robert Warwick : IN 'THE -GREATEST DETECTI VE STORY EVER SCREENED "The Argyle Case" SEVEN PARTS By Harvey J. O'Higgins, Harriet Ford and William J. Burns, the Famous Detective MYSTERY, THRILLS, ADVENTURE, ROMANCE. HEROISM—MORE BAFFLING THAN SHERLOCK HOLMES A PICTURE FOR EVERYBODY BUT THE 3LJND' EVENING. PRICES: Adults 20c (We Pay Adult Tax); Children 10c. MATINEE TOMORROW AT 2:30—15c and 10c. COMING WEDNESDAY—BABY MARIE OSBORNE IN "THE LITTLE PATRIOT" COMING FRIDAY—MME. PETROVA IN "EXILE" ♦ Social and Personal t Hurry Bishop wns a Rossland visitor Saturduy. W. A. Jowett of Edgewood was in the city yesterday. J. S, Desehnmps of Rossland was in tho city Saturday. Lieut. William Sturgeon is sponding tho holidays In Spokane. P. II. Smith of tho local offices of tho Dominion Express company was in Rossland on husiness Satm-day. Major L. E. Borden received word Saturday that his father was seriously 111 nt his home in Nova Scotia. Frank L. Murphy of Kaslo was in the city Saturday and registered nt the Hume. J. J, Doyle of Silverton was registered at tho .Illume Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. M. Morrison of Kaslo wero registered at the Tremont last evening. Mrs. J. McKinnon of Castlegar was In the city yesterday and was registered at the Queens. 5. E. Thompson of Willow Point was staying at' the Madden yesterday. The Pythian SiBtors attended in o. body the funeral of William Rowe yesterday afternoon. J. G. Gordon Is 111 at Kootenay I^ake General hospital. Miss Bertha Gilchrist is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. G. Elison in Slocan. Privates Paul Bard and Ross Riley returned to Vancouver Sunday morning after sponding tho holidays at their homes in Nelson. Mrs. R, D. Hall and two sons, Crof- ton and Bobbie, are spending 10 days at Fernie, tho guests of Mrs. F. A. Parker. Bargain Window For those who forgot some one on Christmas we have put in a special $1 Bargain Window which is full of articles suitable for New Year's gifts. Get yours today. Our calendars havo arrived. All those who registered for one are asked to call. J. J. WALKER JEWELER AND OPTICIAN Mrs. T. E. Levaasour has returned from Butte, Mont., where she visited her sister, Mrs. R. Chisholm. She also visited Spokane, Portland and Great Falls. P. W. Gill, who has been the guest of Mrs. E. K. Strachan over the weekend will leave on the Crow boat this morning for Mnoleod, Alta. D. St, Denis, who underwent an operation at Kootenay Lake General hospital last week, returned to his home yesterday, Mrs. .T. p. Bell of Park Siding who has been reported ill, hoe' been removed from her homo to the Kootenay Lake General hospital. William Archibald of Rossland, who spent last week In the city ln connection with mining; Interests here, returned homo Saturday. Mrs. A. Logan of Stonoy Crook arrived in the city Saturday night to spend a few weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mi*. S. B, Crothers, The following is acknowledged by the officer in charge of thc military sanitarium at Balfour: From Lieut. F. C. Rogers, Creston, box magazines; from Mrs. c. O; Bodgera, Creston, 2 boxes apples; from Mrs. S. S. Fowler. Riondel, large Christinas cake; from the Junior Daughters of the Empire, Nelson, it gramophone records. Til INK FOR VICTORY PAYMENT Second Payment Has Been Extended Until Jan. 11 for Loan Subscribers Convenience Arrangements have teen made for the extension of payment of Victory war loan instalments due Jan. t until Jan, 11. In all cases interest at 5% per cent per annum must be paid If payment iu not made on or before Jan. 11, For the convenience of subscribers arrangements havo been mado for city banks to remain open on the evenings of Thursday and Friday next from 7:30 to 9:30. Saturday afternoon from 2 until 6 o'clock payments will be accepted, It i.s pointed out that an impression prevails that subscribers who have bank accounts need not make specific arrangements with their banker but that payments will be made automatically. This is incorrect and special arrangements must be made for the second payment. SACRED CONCERT PLEASES CROWDED AUDIENCE SUNDAY Over $30 will he turned over to the Balfour sports fund as the amount collected at the well attended sacred concert on the occasion of tho opening of the soldiers' concert room Sunday afternoon. The room was appropriately decorated with the flags of the allied nations and the program met with favor from all parts of the hall. . \ From opening carol to the closing anthem the audience listened attentively to the various vocal items of the program, which was representative of Nelson's best talent. TEDDY BEAR BRING8 $20; TAG DAY FUND GROWS Subscriptions to thc Kootenay Lake General hospital tag: day fund have been coming ln daily since the tag day. The amount has Increased from $77.9 to $814 since .the count of tho )jox totals. Donations have been re-' eelved almost dally from Nelson cltl- Nylo Chocolates ... T A New Year's gift of our fresh Nylo Chocolates will be most suit*, able. In handsome gift boxes, from 76c to 84.00 At tho new drug store, corner Ward and Baker. ' "■ Rutherford Drug Co., ltd. zens who were not in tho city at the time of tho tag. Saturday afternoon a teddy boar- brought $20 to thc hospital treasury as a result of a raffle. The winner donated tho bear to tho children'* ward at the new hospital. . MAN DIES FROM SHOCK OF SEEING HIS HOUSE BURN D. Daraban Expires at Montreal—Families Driven Out Into 30 Below Zero Weather. MONTREAL, Dec. 30.—One death and several narrow escapes wero reported tonight by the fire department, following one of the coldest and busiest weekends in the history of thp organization. The fatality occurred during; the course of a flro which gutted a tenement houso on City Hall avenue and drove four families out Into the almost 30 degrees bolow zero weather. David Darabona, 50 years old, succumbed to the shock of seeing, his house in flames. TEMPERANCE ACT BREACHES BRING MANITOBA $76,977 <By Daily Nows Leased Wire.) WINNIPEG, Dec. '30.—During tho year's operation of the aMnitoba temperance act there were 488 prosecutions, which produced glpes totallmr. $76,977.20. In addition to those fined three jail sentences of six months each, without the option of a fine, were Imposed. L, Shirts That Fit r-—. i , ,, j; [ A nagging wife and a furnace that won't draw, aire detriments to a man's morals and mellow disposition. '. ' But a shirt that doesn't fit does, morn to rack his nervous system than all other causes put together.. We havo friendly, obedient, pence- '• f ul shirts, that a man learns to love, because they do what's expected .of them. Thc now fall and winter styles' aro in very handsome patterns. Full laundered or soft, S1.2B. S1.BO, S1.7S. up to S3.0O. Your shirt troubles are ended whon you buy here. Emory & Walley Clothier, anil Fumiahere. <
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