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The Hedley Gazette and Similkameen Advertiser
BC Historical Newspapers
The Hedley Gazette and Similkameen Advertiser was published in Hedley, in the Similkameen region of southern British Columbia, and ran from January 1905 to August 1917. The Gazette was published by the Hedley Gazette Printing and Publishing Company, and its longest-serving editor was Ainsley Megraw (1905-1914). The Gazette served the communities of Keremos, Olalla, and Hedley. In 1916, the paper was purchased by James W. Grier, who shortened the title to the Hedley Gazette.
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Volume XII. Number ol. ���������4i HEDLEY, B.C., TIIUESDAY'; JANUARY 11, 1917. -$2.00, In Advance w JflS. GLftRKE Travel by Auto... Call up Phone No. 12 1. A gerod stock of Horses arrd Rigs on -Hand. H Orders for* Teaming promptly attended to. \V OOD F OR SALEI - PflLfl6k Livery, Feed & Sale Stables Phono 12. HKDLEY B. C. D. J. INNIS Proprictoi' N. Thomij8 n - I'iro.vrs sevmouk 591S - MOR.-WK8TKB.V CANADA Cammell Laird & Co. Ltd. Steel Manufacturers Sheffield, Eng. Offices and Warehouse, 847-153 Bcatty Streot _ ' Vancouver, B. C R. F������. BROWN British Columbia Land Surveyor , Tel. No. '17 PENTICTON, P. O. Diiawek 1U0 - - B. C. KEREMEOS ITEMS. Mr. R. L. Cawston was a visitor in town Inst week. Mis. G. Ti. Clnrko returned homo from the const on "Wednesday. Miss Freda Kidder will leave shortly for Victoria where she will attend normal;school. Mr. D. McCalluni was a passenger to Oroville on Wednesday's train, returning Friday. Miss Besfic Kichtcr left for Portland with her sister Helen, who will attend school there. Mrs. Lielevre of Springbrook ranch was in town on Friday with her son who left "for the coast. ��������� Mr. E. E. Burr of Hedley came down on Saturday with his car, being the first after the big storm. Mr. A. H. Hamson and daughter Ina are visitingfriends and relatives at the coast for a" few days. Miss Mildred Kirby returned home on Wednesday's train after a very pleasant trip to the coast. hig and celebrated the twenty- fifth anniversary of their wedding. A few* games were played and refreshments were served after presenting Mr. and Airs. Taylor with a purse of silver and a short address. The party held in tho town hall monday night was a great success. A-large crowd gathered some playing^ cards and other games, and dancing after supper. The dancing seemed to make the biggest hit, which was kept up until!*' half-past two o'clock, when all' joined hands and sang God Save the Kin<r. Milestones in the Path of Glory. (Vancouver World.) August 4, 191-1���������Belgium in- evaded, ^ her "neutrality broken, her citizens tortured and shot, her women violated, her children done to death: President Wilson sendsanote. February 4, 1915.���������Germany announces policy ef piracy at sea and murder at sight. President Wilson sends a note which means nothing. March 8,1915.-Germ.any starts sinking ships indiscriminately, butchering the Americans on board.* ,-y TOWN AND DISTRICT S. L. Smith returned from the coast Wednesday last. Harry Pierce of Oroville was a visitor in town hist week. " Mrs. Hood left Wednesday for Summerland on a visit to friends. A communication from the front received too late to appear in this issue. A. MeGibbon and AV. J. Forbes ret untied last week from a trip to coast cities. opportunity the an- stroets were; T. day P. W. GREGORY CIVIL ENGINEER and BRITISH COLUMBIA LAND SURVEYOR Star Building - Princeton WALTER CLAYTON C. E. HASKINR CLAYTON & flASKINS Barrihter.s, Soliuilor.s, Etc. MONEY TO LOAN PENTICTON, B. C. DR. J. L. MASTERS DKNTIST. OFFLCK IN COVERT BLOCK. Oroville, Wash X X Grand Union f Hotel HEDLEY, British Columbia Rates���������$1.50 a Day and Up First-Class Accommodation. Bar Stocked with Best Brands of Liquor and Cigars 3 i A. WINKLER, Proprietor. m������tKK*K**������eaett������tve>e*i*tK*t*t*?<**t**t P- HEDLEY MEM MARKET ^ ��������� ��������� ��������� be All kinds of fresh aud cured meats always on hand. Fresh. Fish on sale every Thursday. R. J. EDMOND, Prop. I J GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL HEDLEY B.C. 'Bar and Table the Beat. Rates Moderate ' "Pl'st.Class Accommodation '��������� JOHN JACKSON, Proprietor. -Miss Helen Taylor of Cawston spent the" week end visiting with the Misses Richter, Keremeos Center.1 We are sorry to report that Mrs. Wallaco of Ohilla is eon- fined.to her bed with a bad attack of Ia gripde. Mr. Charles Jordan shipped a car of ore from the Dolphin mine on Friday to the Granby smelter at Grand Forks. Wa are pleased to report that Mrs. Parsons is out of danger and is doing nicely under T)r. Elliot's card after her .'serious illness. Miss Helen . Taylor, after spending the holidays with her parents, roturncd to Vancouver on Monday, where she will resume her studies. The Misses Moore arrived on Wednesday from the prairie and- have taken up their residence here. Miss Moore has taken tho school and started ,work on Monday. Sonio of the -Keremeosites returning from the coast, where the y spent the holidays, were held up in Princeton over Sun- dan, not knowing tho trains had been changed. The Keremeosites have been enjoying some real gobd winter sports of late. Excellent coasting and good skating. The grade-was black last week with toboggans and people. Mrs. A. F.Kirby entertained at a .-'.small dinner party last Sunday night in honor of Mrs. Coates of Vancouver, who left on Wednesday's train for her home with Mr. Coates. Miss Flo Daly attended the mask ball at Princeton on New Year's night, and also spent a few days with Miss Avonia Jones of Hedley and returned home on Friday's train. A hockey match was phij'ed Saturday night between the boys and girls, which caused great excitement for some time. Everybody enjoyed it very much. Tho score was 1-1. Mi". R. C. Clarke returned from Vancouver on Wednesday, where he had spent the holidays with his daughter, Mrs. McGuffie. Mrs. Clarke and son will spend another month before returning. Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Young returned from the coast last week, and, we are sorry to. say j--are packing up their household goods with the intention of moving to Vancouver, whero Mr. Young has accepted a position. A party of-frionds gathered at tho home of Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Taylor last Thursday even- President Wilson does nothing. |:- May 7, 1915.���������Germany sinks .the Lusitania with loss of 1100 persons. - May 10. 1915.���������President Wilson announces he is too proud to fight. May 13, 1915.���������President Wilson sends another note. May 17, 1915-Secretary Bryan tells the German- (ambassador that the president doesn't mean a word of it. . May 31, 1915.���������Proofs of Germany's nameless barbarities in Belgium aro.givejy..the, world.... President" Wilson docs" nothing. July 25, 1915.���������Further attacks on American steamers. President Wilson doos nothing- Tie sends more notes. August 18, 1915.���������Bc.instorff promises there will be no more murders of Americans. August 19,1915.���������Arabic sunk; two Americans murdered, President Wilson continues to take active physical exercise at the typewriter. Oct. 12, 1915.���������Miss Cavell executed. President Wilson says nothing. Nov. 30,1915.���������Hesperian, An- cona, Persia and other vessels sunk, Americans being murdered. President Wilson says nothing. January 7, 1917.���������Bernstorff promises no more Americans will be murdered. March 24-* 1910. ��������� Germany sinks the Sussex, murdering more Americans. President Wilson makes a mild protest- April 30, 1910.���������Full particulars of tho horrors perpetrated in Serbia and Armenia by the Austrians, Germans and Turks are given to the world. President Wilson says noth- ,i������tf- May 30, 1910.���������Germany goes on sinking neutral ships. President Wilson-says nothing. Oct, 30, 1910.���������Deportations of Belgians into shivery made known. President Wilson does nothing. Dec. 20, 1910.���������Germany is on the eve of collapse and is bogging for peace. Bee. 21, 1910.���������President Wilson promptly "in the name of humanity" tells beligerents they do not know what they are fighting for and that they ought yo make terms with Ger- many immediately. C. Porteous returned Fri- . from a visit txi Queen's Bay, Kootenay lake. ' T. D. Morrison of the N. P. mine is under tho doctor's care with blood-poisoning in the hand. Miss Dill, teacherat the Nickel Plate, returned Monday after spending the holidays at the coasts " ~" ~ Kd. liambly loft Monday- last for Bisbie, Arizona, where his \son, W. Hambly, is dangerously ill. The regular Thursday afternoon meetings of the Hedley Red Cross society have been resumed. Two o'clock is"the hour. E. E. Burr loft Wednesday for Calgary, having received a wire that his -brother was seriously ill in the hospital in,that eity.J ' C. P. Daltou, local manager for the Bank of B. N. A., returned Monday after a short visit to the coast. He reports business brisk in Vancouver. W. J. Manery of Simllka- niocn was a caller tit The Gazette office last week. Mr, Manery ha'*; been a resident eyr-p/hc "-leighing, ths district for about thirty years. Mr. aud Mrs. Robert. Boyd and daughter wish to express their sincere thanks for the many acts of kindness and sympathy extended to them in their recent bereavement. Parker Williams. Of course all three were appointed as a reward for services rendered to the Liberal party. The politician who does not, reward his supporters when arises is a fool. Mr. Winn is a lawyer with a reputation for square dealing. He will be fair minded and impartial, and is possibly the only hope of trades unionists on the board for an even break. - Mr. Gil mom- is a politician and a railroader. He was at one time a member of the provincial legislature from V' couver before paved. Mr. Williams is, or was, a Socialist. Some one has said: "He who has learned how to read aud not what to.read, is in a position of great clanger." Mr. Williams might safelv be called the "watch dog" of the legislature. The" experienced burglar before looting a house will destroy the watch-dog. Trades unionism is without a representative on the compensation board. This is largely due to placing independent candidates in the field when there was no possible chance of winning.'instead of supporting the man on -whom they could depend for a square'deal. The acceptance of the position by- Mr Williams isadisappointment to many. Although as a legislator he was not constructive; not a cure for existing ills but to some extent a. preventive of greater. As a legislative critic he was useful; it remains to be seen whether his viewpoint is broad enough for the compensation board. Similkameen Notes. e School opened Wednesday. The January thaw has spoiled School opened Moneay with nearly a "hundred pupils in attendance. Miss llerkins is in charge of tho high school work and Miss Borden and Miss Ink- man the public school. A. letter received last week from J. AV. Murphy, formerly ���������New.Denver Conservative association has .passed a resolution asking the government to adopt conscription. Probably want to make room for more dagos and Austrians. of Hedley, but now of Neville, Sask., states that he has 480 acres of hind and last year harvested 9000 bushels of grain, John Jackson of the Groat Northern hotel went to Oroville Friday last to consult a surgeon. Monday he was operated on and is expected' home next week. Mrs. Jackson is with him. C.'P. Daltou. secretary-treasurer of the ��������� local Patriotic .society, has . received acknowledgements from a number of the Hedley boys for Christmas hampers. The following lette.i from Sergeant-Major Tucker will show how much those hampers arc appreciated by the men at the front: "Would you please convey my sincere thanks to the people of Hedley and the Nickel Plate mine for the various gifts 1 have received during the past few days. Parcels arrived in excellent order, quite unexpected, but nevertheless very acceptable. I am indebted also to the (committee for such admirable work accomim'shed in this respect. It must have taken much of their time and consideration. Regarding the cheque for ������1, my intentions are to keep it as asouvenii'jfrom Hedley. Please give my kindest regards to all inquiring friends, thanking them one and all and wishing you a Happy New Year." E. M. Crookoris busy harvesting ice. I). McCurdy shipped a car of hay up the lino last week. It is reported that R. J. McCurdy will be the officer in charge of tho customs here. Mr. Powell of the Horn Silver mine expects his family here in a few days. They expect to reside tit the mine. ' Mr. Laurie, who has had a number of men at the station building customs and bonded' warehouse for the past two or three weeks, has the job almost completed. Painting and oiling the floors aud other inside work has been completed. He will return in the spring to complete the outside work, when they also intend to give the station a coat of paint making., ready for the operator. Hedley Gold Mining Co. in recent The following appeared of the Victoria Colonist date: Sin:���������Under the heat Mi 11 mi Industry," quotes a g 01 The Colonist today quotes a New York report as follows: "The Heelley Gold Mining Company of British Columbia, after payment, of the regular dividend of 3 per cent and the extra 2 per cent on Deeember 30, will have paid to stockholders about $780,000 in the last five years, which is at tho rate of about $12.50 per- share on the 120,000 shares outstanding." The yearly totals of dividend payments by the Heelley Golel the as during ti 'e Compensation Board. ; The board appointed under the Compensation Act arc E. S. TI. Winn, II, B. Gilmour and Mining Company five years 1912-1916 under: 1912 $300,000 1013 860,000 10U 300,000 1915 300,000 1010 -. 240,000 Total $1,500,000 K. .J A CO! IS. Viclorm.! U. C, Dw, 29;191fJ. Joe Martin imagines he has boon libeled by coast papers, must be getting old. Time to renew ���������your subscription. ii-aisL ^-'k-.v~*-.Ik-^-w*~.m ^p^^^^^^MWm1^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ JEGS :; .'OS.ZETTE,;,.-"' HEDLEY,' B. ; a Oldest Fort in New World The Missus: What-arc you���������a ���������man or mouse r Hubby: A man dearie. 'Were I a mouse, I'd have you on top of that table shrieking for help. It is a fascinating .experience' to visit Santo Domingo anel wander amid tire ruins-of the ancient city, from the fortifications of Hornanajc, the oldest in the .new world,, lo the first stone church on this side of the j Atlantic, and the tomb of the great discoverer, says the National Geographic .'Magazine. Nowhere else in ihis hen lisp here; arc these scenes fraught with more historical significance to Americans than here, .where Columbus had his hour of triumph and his hour of sorrow, and where, when he hael embarked upon the great voyage front which he would never return to endure the fickle favor of petty princes, his ashes finally found repose. KIDNEYS PAIN IN SMALL OF BACK Prom time to tlrao vro loam of cases where tiro froo sample of Gin PUls is suillclorH to relievo tho distressing pains in tiro back. Y Hero is such a case comiuff from tlio "Brlt'slr West Indies. Brittou Hilly-St. Michael's, , .-.'-'.,-'. . B.w.r. ���������. > j. May 21t"- 101B* : '"I received your Bample of Girt Pills and wonld nay that I waa uufferinic from,'a very intense pain in the small of my back foi- somo diiyfl. After I had taken tho sample, tho pain was gone. Sanford-WookH." AH druggists Bell Gin Pills at BOc. a box, or 6 boxes for $2.50. Sample free if you wirte to NATIONAXi DRUG & CHEMICAL CO. OF CANADA, LIMITED . Toronto, Out, 72 'Automobile in War Rise and Fall Ofiiecr (as company is temporarily about to vacate trench which-has been reported mined): You two will remain here, and if there is an explosion you will blow a whistle. You understand? Private Spuds: ��������� Yes, sorr! Will we blow ii going up ur coming down sorr?" Great Britain Leads the Way in War . ;'��������� Automobiles' Mr. Howard C. I'clton contributes some interesting particulars about the automobile in the present war. In August, I'JI-I, there were more motor cars of all sizes in use in England than in allthe other warring nations '.combined: Germanv and Austria to- U?,00t) cars of all' kinds, France had in the neighborhood of 90,0(10. and Russia about': 10,000. Great Britain had 250,000 in daily use. In 1(>13 1 France, paid out nearly $750,000 in subsidies to the owners of motor trucks, anel Austria about .$500,000. Germany's outlay in that direction is not known. Like other military .information, the figures were closely guarded. But to the owner of every car in Germany there was given a registered number, together with in- 1 slructions lo bring' his vehicle to a] certain point at Lire instant required.' Minard's Liniment Cures Distemper. "An how arc thim twins o' yours, Mrs. Casey, thot look So much aloiker" "Sure, wan o' thini's sick, an' wc don't know which wan!"���������New York Times. EVERT to prcserre-her complexion, and she finds this an easy task, if she uses Zaru-Buk. This herbal balm not only keeps the surface skin smooth and soft, but penetrates to and feeds the underlying tissues. It stimulates the cells to healthy action, and produces vigorous circulation, which by carrying away all impurities creates a permanently clear complexion. How ��������� much more satisfying than a temporary complexion produced by powders and cosmetics! 50c. box, all drueff'sts or Zam-' JBuk Co., Toronto. KEEP.-.YOUR .SHOES NEAT F. F. DALLEY CO. OF CANADA. LTD., HAMILTON, CANADA Children's Bumps, Sprains and Minor'Hurts Quickly Relieved by Sloan's Liniment HOME AND MOTHER Words: Ural express tire tenderest sentiments of the Unman heart. "Mother is the most beautiful word in the language. l ���������'..' When we think of the worries.of childhood, the sleepless 'rights aird the anxious moments, that'mother end tired to bring us to Manhood and Womanhood;' shouldn't we pivc greater llioiifrlrt to the comforts of those travelling from home? ��������� We, as hotel-keepers, in the interest of the future prosperity of our investment, are compelled to (jive .considerable.thought to the creature comforts.of .father, and.mother when travelling from home. If you feel like grivin;,' them a trip at Toronto, to stay at the any time, why not advise them, when ia. WALKER HOUSE The 1 linr.se of Plenty FRONT AND YORK STREETS OR HOTEL CARLS-RITE The House of Comfort FRONT AND SIMCOE STREETS" Both our hotels enjoy reputation: healthy moral atmosphere, and rates lCuropean Plan. WKir.UT & CARROT,!",. Proprietor (Both ' second that are to none for comfort, cleanliness, extremely reasonable.���������American ... Toronto's Famous Tlofcls, TOKO.N'l'O, ONT. former Westerners) It is tlie'very nature of children to hurt themselves���������to come citing to mother with little fingers bruised, with JicatlsYburnpecl, with sprained ankles aiul wrists. . They are painful hurts, too.. But their pain and sling; can't survive the gentle use of this liniment. A single application of Sloan's Liniment anel��������� the little fellow's bravely kept back tears give way ���������lev smiles. His hurt is relieved;- .;. ..-.������������������ ��������� " -' hi every home .where there arc children, a bottle of Sloan's Liniment is a necessity. ;' .,!v Aching muscles, rheumatism, lumbago, stiff, neck, backache, chilblains, etc., can be effectively relieved with Sloan'sLiniment. Cleaner than mussy ointments or plasters. - Sloan's Liniment can be -obtained a 1 all drug- stores, 25c, 50c and ������1.00. War News���������One More Highland Battalion -��������� . STOP ~- *nd consider the duty you owe your country, your friends aud yourself in this jfreat war of rich! against-might. Are you doing your part? LOOK around you and see how manj of the men you know so well v/Iio are "doiiis their bit." Would, you not be happier with them? When the: boys return, which would tfive you the greatest pleasure���������to cheer or be cheered? ' ��������� ��������� - .LISTEN to the voice that calls you to fulfil your country's pledge. Canada guaranteed to furnish half a million men, but 130,000 have still to be found. Some of the boya have been nearly two years in the tren_-lR-s- is it not time lo relieve them ? The CAMERON HIGHLANDEKS of Canada, who have already sent nearly 4,000 men to the war, are now raising one more Battalion, the 174th, under I.icut.- Colonel H. E- Osier, who has returned from the front to take Command, and they need 850 more men to complete their establishment. They have the finest . quarters in Canada, a splendid 01 ffani/ation, and an honored association with the '���������Queen's Own" Cameron Highlanders, one of the finest regiments in the British Army, whose Tartan and badges they are privileged to wear. What other unit can offer such attractions? Come and be one of the 30,000 men who will have worn the Cameron badges and colors during the Great War. Transportation will be forwarded to recruits from outsido points immediately on receipt of medical certificate from a local Doctor. For further information write to the Adjutant, Captain J. F. Duntret, at iVfinto Street Barracks, Winnipeg, or to Lieut. J. A. Stevenson, 202 Main Street, Wia- nipcif. "1 tell you," said Pat, "the otilel frinds arc the best, after all, and, what's more, Lean prove il." "flow arc you goin' to prove it?" . "Where- will you find a new frind that has shine! by ye as long as '.he ould ones have?" just thetshnT for little ones Negatives "I don't suppose there ain't no gentleman here as knows, nothing of no old silk hat knocking around nowhere?" Husband (after the theatre): Well, how elid you like the play? His Wife: Very well, indeed. There was only one impossible tiling in it. The second act takes place tivc> years after the -first, anel tire family still have the same servant. Worked Wonders "Jones is on the water wagon again." "Reformed once mare?" "Well, lie saw his wife's new hat, and nothing would convince him but what he had 'cm again." ! Baby's Own Tablets arc the best j medicine a mother can give her little i ones. They regulate the. bowels; j sweeten the stomach; banish constipation and indigestion; relieve colds and simple fevers and make teething easy. Concerning them Mrs. Herbert Johnston, Mayniont, Sask., writes: ���������- "I have used Baby's Own Tablets for the past four years and find them just the tiring for babies anel young children." They arc sold by medicine elcalers or by mail at 25 cents a box frru'n The Dr. Williams Medicine Co., Rrockvillc, Out. Barber (entertaining his customer as usual): Your hair is getting-very SUDDEN DEATH Caused by Disease of the Kidneys. 1 The close connection which exists J between the heart and the kidneys is [well-known nowadays. As soon as kidneys are diseased, arterial tension is increasecL and the heart functions are attacked. "When the kidneys 110 longer ��������� pour forth .waste,;-uremic poisoning occurs and the person elies, and the cause is often given as heart disease, or disease of brain or lungs. It is a good insurance against such a risk to send 10 cents for a large trial package of "Anuric" ��������� the latest discovery of Dr. Pierce. Also send a sarupre of your., water, This will be examined without charge by expert chemists afc Dr. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel, Buffalo, JS-.-.Y. When you suffer from backache, frequent or scanty urine, rheumatic pains here or there, or that constant tired; worn-out feeling, it's time to write Dr. Pierce, describe your symptoms and get his medical opinion without" charge���������absolutely free. This "Arruric" of Doctor Pierce's is found to bey? times more active than lithia, for it dissolves uric acid in the system as hot water does sugar. . Simply ask for Dr. Pierce's Anuric Tablets." There can be no imitation. Every package of���������''Anuric" is sure to be Dc. Pierce's. Yon will find the signature 011 the package just- as j-on do on Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for blood and 6tornacb. WORRY, DESPOXDEKGY. Kidney Disease is suspected bv medicat men when patients complain of backache or suiter with irregular urination, disturbed, too frequent, scanty or painful passage. The general symptoms are rheumatic pains or ' neuralgia, headaches, dizzy spells, irritability, despondency, weakness and general misery. Worry Buy Matches As yon would any other . household commodity; ������������������ with an eye' to full value. When':you bin* MATCHES You receive a generously-, filled box of Sure, Safe Lights. tat ASK I "OR . Eddy's "Silent Parlor" Matches these symptoms after using Dr. Pierce's /tuuLric Tablets. "Oh, you don't know me, Colonel Bruggles; but I'm the vicar's wife." "Delighted, I'm _ sure. Always pleased to sec any wife of the vicar!" London Opinion. Coo&'s CotttMS Roof Codspcoso, A safe, reltahle reavralinf. medicine. Bold In threa de������i trees of strength. No. I. 91: No. 2, $3; No. 3, *S- per box. Sold by all drusffists, or sent prepaid In platn package on receipt of price. l*re������ pamphlet. Address: THE COOK MEDICINE COJ IM0ST0.Oar. (fimuli WbiuiJ LOSSES SURELY PREVENTED by CUTTER'S BLACKLEG r.ow-prlcecl, Ircih. reliable; preferred hy v.x-stcm stockmen, because llicy protect whero other vaccines fall. Write for booklet and tc-ttitnoaial-:. Itl-dose pkz. Blacking Pills, $1.00 50-doia iifcg. Blackleg Pills, $4.00 Us; any tniertor, but Cr.tter's.siuiitleftt and stroncsst. Theri..perinrity of Citter protl.icLi is di.c to ovi*" IS A pleasant-medicine for children is! Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator,! and there is nothing belter for driv-j ing worms from the system. grey, sir. yrey, *������u. Customer: I'm not surprised. Hurry up. "When ye're whipped," said Mr. Po!;r.i, "ye ought to say ye've had enough." "It I've the string-ill left lo say I've had enough," replied Mr. RaJterly, "fin not whipped yet." Corns cause much suffering, but f lolleivvay's Ce>rn Cure offers a :-pecdy, sure and satisfactory result. People cut out tea or coffee before retiring when these beverages interfere with sleep. In the morning they drink freely of them, strangely overlooking the fact that at whatever time of day the cup is drunk the drug, caffeine, in tea and coffee is irritating to the nerves. More and more people are turning to the drug-free, nourishing, comforting cereal drink. "There's a Reason" Canadian Postum Cereaf Co., Ltd., Windsor, Out. One of the faculty of a New England college tells of a freshman who was asked, by. one of the professors whether;he hael proved a certain proposition in EticlieL "Well, sir," said the freshman, "'proved' is a rather strong worel��������� but 1 .will say that I have rendered it highly probable."���������Times. The Soul of a Piano is the Action. Insist on the Otto Higel Piano Action A Philadelphia engineer has invented a telegraph key to be attached lo a telephone to scnel mechanically, not electrically, produced sounds over its wire. Permanent Core of Piles Certified By Minister Sixteen Years A������o This Man Was Cured by Dr. Chase's Ointment���������Had Suffered Keenly for Twelve Years. Q.uildryvcr-tiinitlly approached the l.o.s.-' elesk aud intimated gently that In: would like to lake a elay off 011J Wednesday. The boss turned a fierce glare upon hjui anel growled sternly: j "Look here, you know perfectly* well that-we're frightfully busy, and 1 can't spare a man. Why on earth do you waul next Wednesday off?" "Well, you see, sir," explained the young man, hesitatingly. 'Tin going to he married on Wednesday, anel 1 should like to be there."���������Tit-Bits,' Minard's Liniment Cures Garget in Cows. "Steward, how long will it be before wc reach port?" "About two hours, ma'am." "Oh, dear, I shajl die before then." "Very likely, ma'am. But you'll be all right again when you've been ashore a little while."���������Boston Transcript. W. N. U. 1133 Yon might almost say that there is only one aclual cure for files, and that is Dr. Chase's .Ointment. Every elay this conclusion is corroborated by reports from persons who had tried one thing and another without success. Some have even been operated em, only to have the old trouble return, and finally te> obtain cure by use of this ointment. Why not avoid wasle of time, waste ol* money and needless risk with operations by using Dr. Chase's Ointment at once? Some will say "that is..all very well for itching Piles, but my trouble is from bleeding Piles." Well, here is a letter from a man who hael bleeding Piles for about twelve years, and suffered most keenly. For sixteen years lie has I'.ad no return of the old trouble, and naturally considers the cure permanent. Mr. O. B. Peters, Salmon Arm, B.C., writes: "I was troubled with bleeding Piles for about twelve years, and suffered everything but death. I was so bad I could scarctlv ���������'������������������������������������J.t- I about, and though 1 tried ruanj things, could get 110 relief. At that time 1 lived at Sharbol Lake, Out., and a friend advised me to*use Dr. Chase's Ointment, saj'iug he. would... guarantee cure. Less than two boxes of. Dr. Chase's Ointment cured inc.. That is sixteen years'ago, and lam O.K. yet, so think you can consider the cure permanent. 1 cannot praise.. Dr. Chase's Ointment enough, as it saved me from a great deal of pain and suffering." Rev. \V. J. Beamish, Salmon Arm, B.C., writes: "I have been acquainted with Mr. O. B. Peters, arul have always found him lo be. a man of his word. I can therefore most thoroughly endorse what Mr. Peters has written concerning the merits and value of Dr. Chase's Ointment." A test of Dr. Chase's Ointment will soon convince you of its merits. Relief comes almost immediately, and cure follows persistent ' treatment. For sale by all dealers. Sample box free if you mention this paper and write direct to. Edmanjon, Bate* & Co., Ltd., Toronto, sin I.rJ *������*r ".'._������������������' /- ' ���������> ���������-f������ ,���������������"������������������ p ��������� r r I I ft IS Pi ( I f f h H ffHE GAZETTE. JSEDLEY, B, C* If !>-" ANSWER OF BRITISH EMPIRE TO ENEMY'S BID FOR WORLD POWER AN ARABIAN NfGriT OF SURPRISE AND MYSTERY U Kngland Lost Half Her Fleet To-Morrow, She Would Still Have as Large a Fleet as That With Which She Kcgan the War o��������� Today 1 heard the 'mending rattle and roar of the machine guns that arc defeating Germany; but there were no bullets apparent, and no casual- tics. It was the sound of Ihe pneumatic riveting hammers, ringing upon a hundred ships in the forest-like yards of the. Clyde. The sccn.c from tire deck of; our launch, as wc glided from dock to dock and from reach to gleaming reach of the smoke-wreathed river, was one .of epic grandeur. Here, like the ribs of an unimaginably huge leviathan, lay the shipway in which lire Lyrsitania was born, anel, all arounel it, were the stark Spartan cradles of her avengers. Mile after mile they stretched like .a skeleton forest. Men moved likg ants among .their naked boughs. Dark bulks, embryo battleships, grew and took-shape below them, among those gigantic wooden ribs. The hammers rattled and roared in a deafening crescendo that drowned all speech. They rang and palpitated and boomed together through all- the smoky day from dawn to sunset; and through all* the furn- aced night, from sunset to elawn. Here at last I heard the answer of the British Empira^to Germany ������������������ in that unceasing sound as,of rapid-firing - guns. Here were hammers engaged in something too mighty to be anything less than conclusive. Is England slow at the up-lakc? Yes���������but ���������the .���������reason was evident here. The driving power behind all those pounding hammers and revolving wheels and swinging cranes was the whole united power of the British Empire from India to Africa, and from Can- aela to New Zealand. No power on earth could stop it now. ��������� There was an impersonal planetary movement behind the process which meant simply -one thing���������the defeat of Germany. England lost eight destroyers in "the Jutland battle... I saw a ship- yarel whence, in that same week, they .had launched 15 new destroyers. And, what is more, 1 saw brood after brood of ships, in yard after yard, ready to follow. If England lost control of the sea she worrier starve in six weeks. And she. is taking no risks���������none at all. If she lost half her fleet tomorrow, she would have as large a fleet as that with which she began the war, and more, many more ships to follow. There never was building like this in the history of the world. ��������� T saw nearin'g completion in this one cradle of ships a.fleet of destroyers, a fleet of submarines, a fleet of battle-cruisers, that in themselves would have constituted a formidable navy for any country. ITerc, too, were certain "mystery ships"; ships of a new type, round which special screens had been built, to guard them from too inejuisitivc eyes. And if mere size be a quality of ihe "colossal," I saw several submarines larger than any hitherto built, and battle cruisers that woulel outstrip any ship iii the world, and were considerably ! larger than any battleships in cxist- ' encc. In a dozen mile-wide workshops surrounding the shipyards, I saw thousands of workers, men and women, wrestling in a, veritable fire of devotion with ,v thousand labors of Hercules. The newspapers have talked much of the labor troubles on the Clyde, for the simple reason that one man in a city who throws his "chair .through a restaurant .window will be more widely advertised by the press than the three million who merely use their chairs in the ordinary way. But I happened to visit the Clyde at the time of the brief annual holiday which the workers had been asked to forego; and I saw for myself how' they were refuting- the libel upon them. All these thousands were working and sweating as if their lives depended on tlie achievement of each minute. And let nobody think that the abandonment of their brief holiday was a small sacrifice on the part of these "sheltered" workers. Nobody who has been through those grinding workships will ever again think that. In the munition works, a short distance away, hundreds of women were heaving great shells into the shaping machines, or drawing red-hot copper bands from furnaces; and there was a stead}* fervor about their work, hour after hour, that secmcel as if it would exhaust any human energy. They seemed to iavish all the passions of motherhood upon their work; for this gleaming brood of shells, rank- after rank, had indecel been brought forth lo shield a dearer brood of flesh anel blood. "Mothers of the Army," was the thought that came to one's mind, though they were of all ages. An army of littie mothers, in the Peter Pan sense���������but the shells were their terrible brood also. THE desolation and hardships of war, and the worst of winter weather,: cannot damp the spirits of our ' Canadians when the Christmas boxes arrive from "home". As you plan the parcel for JFK HIM who is dear to you, don't forget that Gillette shaving equipment is just as keenly appreciated on active service as are sweaters, -mitts and "eats". If he already has a send him a generous supply of Gillette Blades, for probably he is sharing the razor with his pals who are not so fortunate. Clean shaving is in high favor among our troops��������� because it is sanitary���������because it makes the dressing of face wounds easier���������but most of all because of Us bracing effect. The Gillette is best for the job���������and the man who has one is most popular in his platoon. Whatever else you put in his Christmas box, be sure there's a Gillette Safety Razor or a supply of Blades. You can buy from your Hardware Dealer. Druggist, Jeweler or Men's Wear Dealer���������"Bulldogs" and Standard Sets at $5.00���������Pocket Editions at $5.00 and $6.00���������Combination Sets at $6.50 up, Gillette Sal sty Razor Co. of Canada, Limited Office and Factory���������THE GILLETTE BLDG., MONTREAL, 217 Dealing With the Subs. Dawn and Dusk the Best Time for U-Boat Attacks "The most dangerous periods for the British ship in the North Sea is at daybreak and at dusk." Such is the opinion, after patrolling it for eighteen months, ol" one of the brave sea dogs' wlro mans a Grini->by patrol boat. "The dim lights give the advantage to the 'IP boat, and her periscope, measuring only 2 3-4 inches in circumference, need only project 18 in. above water to "give her a view, and From a distance of half a mile is most difficult to detect, since at any lime it pnly looks like a lead pencil. A submarine always has the first pull in sighlingiicr object. If time allows, oil may be thrown overboard, the object of which is to dull the periscope sight and so blurr the view. "When a submarine is sighted she is challenged, and upon the reply depends future aciion. Very often a 'U' boat displays the British flag, but tlie subterfuge' is discovered when the ^challenge comes, and then ��������� given anything like equality ��������� the resiMt is one less of these pirates, who mostly shirk an encounter unless they are corncreel" and have no choice. "1 am convinced that if every merchant vessel would strictly a till ere* to the fairway the Admiralty have provided, lew vessels 'would either be minuet or aitaekd. Personal experience of ��������� the safeguards provided assures me that in the majority of instances where vessels have been lost 'there has been what the lawyers call "culpable negligence." POSITION OF THE FRENCH PREMIER ON SUBJECT OF PREMATUR! PERMANENT PEACE ONLY AFTER ALLILD VICTORY A Peace At Any Price Member of the Freiuli Parliament Rebuked by Premier Briand, who Enunciates the Determined Stand France has Taken for Freedom Men Who Howl With the Enemy The Clear Cut Opinions of Lloyd George in the British Parliament I can understand men who conscientiously object to all war. 1 can understand men who say that' you will never redeem humanity except by passive endurance of every evil. I can understand men, although I do _ not appreciate the strength of their arguments, who say they do not approve of this particular war, anel it requires courage on their part to say so. But what I cannot understand, what I cannot appreciate, and what I "cannot respect is men who preface their speeches by saying thcy believe in the war, its origin anel its object, and who during the time the enemy was in the ascendant ncver said a word about peace, and theriT the moment "when our gallant troops are climbing through endurance and suffering up the. path to ascendancy begin to howl with ihe enciuv. Lost Markets for Germany Wares Formerly Supplied Exclusively By Germany Now Being Obtained Elsewhere Essential wares formerly supplied exclusively by Germany arc now being made eiseu here, and when the war is over Germany will find her former markets pre-empted. ��������� Thus laboratory procelain, which was 'nv- rncrly obtained from the Imperial factory at Chariot!enburg, is now being made by the Royal Doulton works at Lambeth. Crucibles, evaporating dishes, filtering funnels, a variety of ' special vessels "used for mineralogieal and assaying purposes, anel known only by the names of their German inventors, and other articles of hard porcelain suited to laboratory iivork, have been -manufactured; and according to reports from chemists and analysts who. have used them they arc equal, if not actually superior to the ware, proeluccd by the Imperial, factory at Charlottcnburg. They are supplied at prices practically identical with those of the German articles before the war. Canadians in California Canadian Society Expresses Loyalty to the Allied Cause The Canadian Society of Southern California held a great gathering, recently, at which strong pro-ally feel- iyg was expressed. -Mr. Geo. li. Mill presided. One ot the incidents of the day was the reading of a message of greeting from Sir John S. Hcndric, Lieutenant-Governor erf Ontario. Sir John, in iris words of greeting, .Said there is and caiv.be but erne dominating '" thought in the. minds and hearts of Canadians today, Canada is at war. Without a moment's hesitation she assumed her unquestionable duty equally in the interests of Humanity and as a self-governing yet integral part of tire British Krnpire, arrd for two years she had been de- monstrating her virile mfmhooel in eleeds that place her in history's immortal page, That she "has been and is able gloriously thus to do her part shoulder to shoulder with the truly great nations of the world in this world crisis is her pride and will be her enduring reward. "Yes, sir, I fell over the side of the ship and a shark 'e came.along and grabbed me by the leg." "Good gracious! And what did von do?" "Let 'irn 'ave the leg o' course. I never argues with shr-.rks."���������Passing Show. The stop-lhc-war party in the French Parliament consists of exactly three members of the Chamber of Deputies. These are three gentlemen who lately went to Kicnthal,_ hi Switzerland, to meet German Socialists. One of these members, M. Bri- zon, lias just given M. Briand an" opportune* for making the finest extempore speech he has ever 'delivered in the chamber. The stop-the-war member asked why France should continue to spill her blood when she could negotiate peace. This brought }d'. Briand to the tribune at once. He said: M. Brizon, look at the country, and you will see that France did-not make this ghastly war of her own free will. After over forty years of peace, ���������which she preserved under most' trying and, 1 may say, sometimes tragic circumstances, she was one clay suddenly attacked. This war was'forced upon her, your country, M. Brizon. I think France does stand for something in mankind and in the ideas of mankind. Your country has a great past, and this country whence some of the most generous ideas of the civilized world have radiated, is suddenly clutched at the throat in a brutal and most unjustifiable aggression. For two years your country, _M. Brizon, has had the honor of being the champions of right, has kept back the invader, and has. taken arms ,in the cause of all humanity, and now when this country's blood has been poured in French fields you come and say "Let us negotiate peace!'' What an' outrage would not this be upon the memory of our heroes -who have fallen for their couniry! (Great applause, many members standing.) Your country, M. Brizbn, is invaded. Ten of its departments are under the enemy's heel, crimes have been com-' untied against our population, women aud girls have been abducted, and this is the moment you choose for saying "Le-.l us negotiate, let us ask for peace." (Renewed applause.) You little know French pride if you think that France would save her money and even the blood of her sons at the price of such humiliating conditions. - What sort of peace do you ihink you want for this France? You do trot know- Germany, M. Brizon. A premature peace would mean a warlike peace, and Germany's mystic infatuation would prompt her lo try again tomorrow the onslaught upon us in which she has failed today, is that the future you want for vour country? France has bled for noble ideas, the wreath of glory already glows on her brow, and this, when peace comes, will give her fresh energy for work. If you want a world's peace, if you want justice and freedom to triumph, pray for your country's victory, M. Brizon; never try to persuade your fellow-countrymeii that peace can be obtained torlay.' That sort of .peace would be'humiliating and dishonorable. "Not one Frenchman can wish for such a peace. ���������London Telegraph. ^ New Copper Fields Th e discovery by the Canaefiart Arctic expedition headed by Vilhjal- mr.r Stefansson of a great field of native copper in the vicinity of Copper Mine River, in the neighborhood of Prince Albert Island, will prove of great value to the business world, says Dr. Chester A. Reeds, of the American Museum _of Natural History. -Dr. Reeds believed also that it will afford scientists an opportunity for displaying their ingenuity in finding an outlet from a region that is still unopened in a commercial sense. _ The work of the party, which 'arrived" in Nome, Alaska, recently, is expected to "prove valuable in determining the direction of winds and the movement of tides in the Polar region. Dr. Reeds said this work might go a long way- to prove or disprove the theory that an unknown continent exists in the great unexplored region north of Alaska and west and northwest of Greenland. This is the Bovril ������ tke food proved by independent scientific investigation, carried out by some of the best- known physiologists of the day, to have a Body-Building Power of from io to 20 times th������ amount taken. W. N. U. 1133 ������������������"I���������'-TF r .1 .. THE GAZETTE, HEDLEY, B. By Strong- Speech Wona i Sergeant Did Not Spare Men .di'.J Bagged 714 in,Four Months' ' "You,J'mean! You, down'therein the second row, with the green scarf! Why aren't'"you"in. khaki? Why aren't you in the trenchers?"' " ' Imagine having that sort of thing hurled at you in a public meeting, in the presence < of hundreds,' or occasionally thousands, of other people! And imagine having a'..very." pretty pair of blue eyes gazing directly at yours, and a slim pink forefinger pointing right at your reddening cheeks, and a stunning head of very blonde hair shaking its'clf at, you while the words rang ' out..1-\ "'. Do you suppose ��������� if you were a Britisher and were completely limbed ���������that you "woulel remain in your seat without answering? 'Or' that you would--arise, go'nobly''forward in the meeting hail and take your shilling anel .your oath to serve .King anel country?. ''���������'��������� ' Most probably you'd, do the latter. At least that's what'a. great many young Englishmen did recently when Miss Dorothea Tatum; Orange, Va., U.S.A., employed her "r'ccruilihg system"upon them in London. To give her lier militant title, she is Sergt. Dorothea Tatum, 6th'- London Rifles, i-'irst of all, she gained 714 recruits for the British . army'"within four months,: which -is a'record for any woman recruiting officer. That's how she, caraeel her rank. As the'rookies." signed-up under'the spell 'of her accusations, or persuasions (she used both), she advanced ��������� from private to Lance Corporal, then to Corporal, and finally to Sergeant., Miss Tatum is twenty-three and a cousin of Sir Charles Parsons, of England, the inventor of the turbine engine: Another cousin is Lord Charles Ross," of Ireland. Though her branch of the ,family have been Virginians and Americans for more than a century, she" knows her.'London as well as her' Richmond, and shortly after the outbreak of the war she went over .'and'" volunteered as'-a nurse in a private hospital for wounded Belgians in Chelsea. The work was too hard and exacting for lier and she' was a patient herself after a' couple of months. Then she, got into'the recruiting end of the game. '-..''��������� She made speeches in halls and pointed out particular individuals ���������, such as "you with the green scarf"��������� and gathered in' additions to the khaki- army"iii that fashion. ' She gathered others by pointing out with eloquence the duty they owed their country and civilization in general1 to go out and crush Prussian-militarism. She talked to men in the theatres, in the restaurants, on "the streets���������and her score was finallv 714. When conscription was put into effect Sergt. Tatum was more or less out of a job. Her friends said: "Dorothea, you'd ��������� best go home to the States and rest awhile." But she Booms Peace River Lady Representative of Alberta's London Offices Delighted Pointing glowingly the future of the Peace River district as the "coming section of Canada," Afiss Beatrice Naismith, attached to the offices of the Alberta government in London, England, told of ��������� how,she travelled 1,000 miles by rail and 300 miles by' motor ear through the region. Miss Naismith is on her way back lo England. Life was just one beautiful view after another. We would came to a great natural park where the jack pincs grew and then into open spaces perhaps fifty miles square. I never saw such wonderful fruit and vegetables. Speaking of the Canadian women who have followed their husbands to England, Miss Naismith said: "England just now is simply fillcel with Canadian women. Many of them were originally from the olel land, and when their husbands enlisted they just packed up and went over. By the way, they are certainly having a viviel time, if spending their money freely counts for anything."���������Winnipeg Free Press. Home Canning Problem Now Solved Extracting Oil From Fish Waste Conservation Commission Will Ascertain Commercial Possibilities of This Material responded vigorously: "Nothing ;-doing!" and immediately put on an apron and got. into a factory and engaged in the manufacture of respirators-���������gas masks���������-for, the use of ihe soldiers at the front \yho were facing the deadly' clouds- of - fume blown forward at them from the German trenches. ;, The Conservation Commission has established a research station at Port Dover in order to ascertain what commercial use can be made of the fish offal and eel pouts, which together average at least a "ton a day during the fishing season. - Already some finc-bodicd oils have been cx- tracteel from what has hitherto been considered waste material anel a great nuisance to dispose of. . These oils might, apparently, be. made use of in the manufacture of soap, or, as in the case of the porgie oil of the Atlantic coast, of paints. It is probable that the residue after tlie oily substance has been extracted may be utilized still further, the parts rich in proteids as a feed arrd the remainder as. a conveniently-handled fertilizer. After sufficient data have been secured the Government, it is expected, will discontinue the station, but all available information will be placed at the disposal of the local fishermen, who may then establish a conservation plant of sufficient capacity to speedilyand profitably dispose of the waste material. The research station is in charge- of.J. B. Fielding, until lately; scientific adviser in the Ontario Fisheries Department, whose technical knowledge along this line was acquired in Great Britain, France, Japan and Germany. The Wandering Chinks Have Left The Steady Pressure British Achievements on the Western Front .. Comblcs and Thiepval are in fact the names of vast scries of strategic works on which the best brains and the. unceasing labor of the Germans have been spent for almost two years. The Germans, who had been meditating a war of this kind for years, were adepts at the construction of such works long before wc understood how to attack them. They armed this line with, a tremendous artillery, and stubbornly defended it with hosts of their', choicest .troops. Wc have driven them from it. That is the real meaning of their official apology, and the real reason for the triumph felt by our men at the front. They know, as the German general staff know,- that the vast system of underground works which wc have taken was a far more formidable defence than.the strongest of the famed fortresses along the Belgian frontier. They know that the aelvancc of half-a mile, or a mile, which looks so very small on the map as compared with the distance to the frontiers, means the infliction of exhausting defeats upon the enemy in gigantic conflicts, the slaughter of numbers of his troops, and the capture of quantities of his guns and stores. ��������� London Times. Nine Million Chinamen Native Land Nine million: Chinese subjects* are living outside of Chinese territory, according to a census just compiled by the Chinese''Ministry'-of Commerce and Agriculture. India has attracted more Chinese than any single country. '* :,... The census shows that there arc 1,900,000 Chinese in India, while Cochin-China ranks second with 1,- 740,000 Chinese. About the same number have settled in-Siam,' where they practically control important business and have become immensely wealthy. Five hundred thousand. Chinese are living in Siberia, and the same number are ��������� in the Malacca Peninsula. Hong Kong, an English colony, shelters 300,000 Chinese, and 200,000 arc living in Canada and Mexico. . The census states that 500,000 Chinese are residing in the United States and Europe, but no estimate is given as to'the exact number in the United States. -. Mrs McBealh's Demonstration of the Cold Pack Method Mrs.. McBcalh, a fine old Scotch lady, who has been in this country 40 years and, by her knowledge of 'medicine has many times saved the lives of man and beast in her community, a member of the Provincial Board of the H.E.S., gave a most interesting demonstration in up-to-date canning, to the members and friends of the Woman's Institute last week, says the Virdcn Advance. Mrs. McBcath is one of the people who arc never too old to learn.. She was the_ first person in Western Canada to introduce the new method of canning at home, in tins as well as glass jars, by what is known as the cold pack method, a great improvement.both in labor and quality on the ordinary way. This method was introduced and brought to perfection in the women's and boys' and girls' clubs of the United Slates by Mr. Benson (Superintendent of the Extension Service, Department of Agriculture for the .United Slates), who' believes that the health of every family demands fresh vegetables and fruit every day in the year. "By 'this, simple, inexpensive method, girls and boys of 12 or 14 years may can the surplus garden stuff for the whole family. In many places in the Stales boys and girls are earning money and putting themselves through college by doing this work for the community on a percentage basis. Mrs. McBeath brought the first canner into this province, from the United States; with freight and tariff, charges it' cost $14. Through her influence, the Merrick- Anderson Co., Winnipeg, made tnem last year" for $7.50; Mr. Bridgett of our own town has offered them to the Woman's Institute, in half-dozen lots, at $6.65 (a trifle more for single orders). Mr. Bridgett is also looking into the matter of cans, and next year the complete outfit will be able lo be purchased in Virdcn at very reasonable prices. This is going to mean something to the whole district, as several of- our merchants have assured the writer that they will be glad to purchase any surplus stuff, and already the Department of Agriculture is arranging with the Kelvin technical school to originate a suitable label for the cans. Everyone interested in the work of the Boys' and Girls' Clubs, both parents and teachers, ought to encourage them to plan now first-class gardens for another year, securing good yielding, uniform seed of the different varieties. The Department of Agriculture might advise in this. . . "' ���������"��������� The town children need hot be de- "prived, as,, there arc numbers of ��������� vacant lots and their use in this way would be an improvement to the town as well as a benefit to the children using them, and it is possible the Council ^might have them ploughed and prepared if they were guaranteed to be properly cared.for. In this way, instead^ of having, as many families do during the-.'winter, potatoes for their only vegetable, and these often frozen, they may have with very little more6 than the trouble of growing them; plenty of first-class vegetables, better than any they can buy, as they can be picked and done when in good condition. This- is one way in which we may increase the food supply, help our Empire and also encourage habits of thrift which we Canadians may yet need to practice. ���������In-the matter of jars for the finer fruits or . for exhibition purposes, there_ is none that equals the economy jar. The writer attended a large world' exhibition a few years ago, where the prize collection was put-up in these jars, and when the exhibition was over the owner called in one of the local merchants to see it, and in five minutes the sale was made which netted lier a nicc'sum. Letter Written 2,200 B. C. ���������1_ ������*> Dr, Langdon Translates Contents of Missive Written in Archaic Sumarian A letter written 2,200 years before Christ and never delivered has just been opened and read in Philadelphia. Dr. Stephen Langdon, formerly of Oxford University; just appointed curatory of the Babylonian section of the University Museum, opened the letter with a mallet, for it was sealed in a clay envelope and written in archaic Sumarian. Translated with difficulty,, the letter proved to be a haughty order to a subordinate concerning a deal in flour. Dr. Langdon is one of the few very great Sumarian scholars in the world. He will make a catalogue of Sumarian and Babylonian tablets in the museum. Tunnel Under English Channel is Approved War Affects the Soil Has Made Land Uncultivatable in Some Parts of France The remark has often bcerr made that an enemy army may burn every house and building, burn all the crops and implements, and massacre man j* of the inhabitants, but they cannot permanently, damage the soil. The part of the battle area of the Sonrrnc which a deputation on restoration saw is, Sir Herbert Matthews points out, a contradiction of that statement. He states that the problem of restoring lo its original condition some of the land in the devastated areas of agricultural France will not be an easy one lo solve. The surface soil has largely disappeared. Originally it consisted, of a thin chalky cla>rj over pure chalk, intermixed with beds of loam over gravel. Now the general displacements by trenching, shell pits, and mine craters has so churned up soil and subsoil that levelling- will leave a surface mainly of chalk. How long nature will "take to cover this, with enough to sustain vegetation, oven if aided by the usual operations of husbandry, it is difficult to say; but in Sir Herbert's opinion it docs not appear commercially feasible to redeem this area. If_ the "primary work of levelling be carried out by troops or by prisoners, the cost reckoned as military outlay, and not as a charge on the land, it might possibly be planted with beech or other forest seedlings and developed as a Government undertaking; but, Sir Herbert continues, "the fates forbid that any individuals should be compelled to try and wring a; living, from such ground." ��������� How" far-this soil formation extends could not be - ascertained, as the members of the deputation were not allowed to go far. . Would Cost $80,000,000 and Is Regarded as Desirable Full reconsideration of the question of the advisability of constructing a tunnel-under the English Channcb to connect. England and France was promised by Premier Asquith iii receiving a deputation in favor of the project, lie said the matter would be taken up cither by the war committee or the committee on imperial defence. The premier admitted that before the war the" balance of opinion had been against the project, but said that the experience of the war undoubtedly was a new factor of ir'n-' measurable importance in enabling statesmen and naval and military experts to judge of the value of such a tunnel. He added that such a tunnel''as the deputation proposed would have put the country in a better position for transporting the expeditionary force anel for the general-, purposes of the war. ���������,' ' ( "I will see," added the' Premier,' "that time will be 'found for a full review of the question in tlie light of that experience." , This year it was announced that France had taken all the nccessary stcps to enter into negotiation's with ��������� England for the joint construction of- a .tunnel under the English Channel. Plans for ,the tunnel were outlined at that time by Al. Sartiaux, chief engineer of the Nord Railway Company. He said that the tunnel would cost $S0,000,000, and that if it was apportioned . equally between. England and France, two days' war time expenditure of both' countries would more-than cover'the cost of the-tun ncl. M. Sartiaux said that it was proposed lo make two tunnel's and said that the possession of such ~~a tunnel at the ' outbreak of the war would hav.c been of, great use both to Francc_and, England. -J When Church Union Comes Does.Church Union Mean Giving Up Right'to Call or Keep a Minister? German Navy Has Limited Ocean Range Lightning Don'ts Looking to the Winter A soldier at the front writes: "I see that the Huns don't like our "tanks"; no wonder it scared them. I passed one. on the road one night; it gave me a fright at first.- They are marvellous pieces of machinery, and have done good work considering its being their first time in use. _ We have absolutely upset their winter plans, as we are now holding their winter quarters, which they had made so comfortable. This is where we benefit. We have now the winter to look forward to, and we had just a taste of it., last week with the rain arid cold ' wTffds." " "���������'������������������ ���������'-'- Canadians Eat Too Many Eggs The Country Is Said to Be Facing a Very Serious Shortage ���������According to a statement issued by the department of agriculture, at no time in the history of the Dominion has the necessity for increased production of eggs and poultry been more apparent than at the present time. The demand is unprecedented. This is true w'hether for export or for home consumption. Consumers generally, and even producers themselves are eating more and more eggs. The average per capita consumption of eggs in Canada this year will be greater than ever before. The market for eggs and poultry is very active. Prices to producers are extremely high and even at these prices trading is increasingly active all over the country. The prospects for a continued demand are very bright. The country is said to be facing a shortage, not only of current receipts, but of Canadian storage stocks as well. So great has been the export demand that we shall be obliged to import to meet our own requirements. Between seven and eight million dozen Canadian eggs were exported to Great Britain, last year, and as an indication of what is going forward this year nearly^ one million dozen were shipped during the first week of October*; '*"���������-��������� J .���������.-..���������...-.���������.-:.;��������� What Not to Do During a Thunderstorm If you find yourself indoors during a thunderstorm, don't go near- a stove; it is. dangerous. Keep away from the chimney; avoid the close vicinity of the telephone, and don't touch a screen door. If a house be struck by 'lightning, there is no place anywhere inside of it that is safe. The death-dealing agent may penetrate anywhere, rendering escape impossible. But some places, such as those above mentioned, are more dangerous than others. Out of doors, in a thunderstorm, the safest place is in the woods. Lightning may strike a tree, but it is not likely to be the one under which you have taken shelter.- On the other hand, under such circumstances, ; the most foolish thing you can do is to stand beneath an isolated tree. But an open shed, especially if at some distance from large buildings, is nearly if not quite as dangerous. Never go near a wire fence during a thunderstorm. Even in a house that has no lightning-rod you have a much better chance of escaping injury or death than anywhere outdoors. Even if struck, indoors, you have at least one chance out of two of surviving; but if such a thing happens in the neighborhood of a tree, you will almost certainly _ be killed. Not - more than one in thirty-five people hit under such conditions lives to know what happened. Post: Johnson is receiving congratulations this morning. Parker: A girl or a boy? Post: It's a Ford.���������Life, * ������������������.'. Commands the Southern Approach to Danish Sound The-Stockholm correspondent' of the Manchester Guardian, in a letter dealing with the German navy, says: "Germany has practical'control of the southern approach to the sound between Denmark and Sweden. As far as observations go she makes a big naval display only over a limited area. On" the way cast during my first Copenhagcn-Malmo trip wc passed, just before turning southeast for Malmo, a whole fleet of German destroyers and torpedo-boats. The sound here is sixteen miles across and all German ships were outside their territorial waters. They were steaming south at a terrific speed in the direction of Falsterbo mine-field, all showing German Hags. "A sailor on our steamer told me that German warships make straight for the mine field, and, steering by marks, without taking pilots on board go straight through it. He added that the Germans often show no flags, and this I confirmed during a trip across the Plelsingberg route, when two fiagless torpedo-boats, making northeast at a great pace, passed under our stern. As they passed us the first torpedo-boat hael a man overboard. It dropped a dinghy but did not itself stop. The rowboatwas nearly cut down by the second torpedo-boat and the man overboard perished. "The Danish captain of our steamer told me that German patrol ships in the sounel hardly ever go into the Cattcgat, but other German warships go there _ and much farther north. Captain Hjclmerson, a Norse seaman, who knows these parts well, told me that, thanks to British vigilance and superior seamanship, Germany gets very little from her practical command of the sound. He said that last July a German cruiser and submarine raid from Skaggcrak was foiled before it started. The Germans had some new devices which Captain Hjelmerson could not describe, but they were baffled by a British counter-device which was being tried for the first time. When Church' Union comes, will the old calling system elisappear, or will_ present relationships between minister arrd congregations-be interrupted? Both will be conserved. The utmost care will be taken in every department, of the work to retain tire practices now prevailing in the different denominations. What is the arrangement proposed?. Congregations ��������� or ministers elesiring change apply, through the Presby-.- te'r.y,. to the Settlement Committee. Thechanges sought will ordinarily.be made at the end of the Church or Conference year. In':anticipation of a vacancy at the end of the year a congregation may call or invite any minister of the Church, and may submit other names, if their first request cannot be granted. - ��������� . ��������� If'it is found impossible to issue the matter at the cnel of the year, a further period not yet fixed will be allowed during which a call, may be issued. But to guard against long and injurious vacancies, if a congregation fails to take action at the end of this further' period, the Settlement committee is empowered lo make an appointment. But as, at the end of any year, application may.be made for change, this appointment, if unsatisfactory to cither party, may then come up for review. . If on account of death or some other emergency a vacancy occurs elur- ing.the j'car, Presbytery shall confer with the charge and may thereafter arrange a supply to the end of the year. It is important to remember that existing arrangements will not be in- terferecl with. Though a way of making such changes as arc necessary is provided, it is expressly. stated that there is to be no time limit to the pastorate. The ' whole -arrangement is thor������ oughly democratic. The Settlement Committee is the servant of ministers and congregations desiring readjustments of relationship, and is expressly enjoined to .comply as far as possible with the wishes of all parties concerned. The ideal that is contemplated in the Basis of Union is. the continuous supply of every pastoral charge, and the continuous employment of every effective minister. Pastor relationship will continue as long as they are mutually satisfactory. A Massacre I saw it hobbling down a flight of steps, slashed and torn to shreds. Barely enough was left to hold the shreds together. It was a pitiful sight. My curiosity was aroused. "What are you?" I asked, "and how came you in such a horrible condition?" "I am a reputation," the wreck replied, "and I have just been released from a female bridge whist party."��������� Life..' -.-;..���������':.'���������..-���������:-.��������� ������������������ ���������:���������''���������'- ..*...-> ..';.''-,,. . .-' -." What We Work At The latest official analysis of the 1911 Canadian census gives the figures for men and women according to their occupations, and is as follows : Male Agriculture 917,848 Building trades .... 245,990 Domestic service ... 75,133 Civil government ... 72,531. Fishing and hunting 34,547 Forestry .. ...... 42,901 Manufactures 392,781 Mining 62,706 Professional .62,781 Trade and mcrchan- . elising .. 240,903 Transportation ., .. 210,692 It is pointed out that while in 1881 agriculture gave employment _ to 48 per cent, of the paid .workers, in 1911 it only.had. 34.3. per .cent.. - Female 15,887 211 138,879 4,073 265 13 98,561 61 57,836 - 42,184 6,852 pii|||j^ nf ^psr-.^c- >^ "������������������; THE GAZETTE, HEDLEY, Bfi ' & ������ = 1 li War Workers In Great Britain Turning Out as Much Ammunition in 4 Days as Used to Take 12 Months II. E. Morgan, a director of the labor supply department .of the Imperial ministry of munitions, who has been sent to Canada lo advise with the Imperial munitions board here as to labor problems in'the Dominion in '\ connection with munitions work, has [j arrived in Ottawa. In an interview I Mr. Morgan gavc-soihe illuminating facts about the way Great Britain organized her war industries and util- 1 ized under government supervision every resource of the nation. Mr. Morgan points out that at the ���������, present time Great Britain, through iv$> effective organization, _ is now turning out in four days as large an'out- i| put of heavy shells as was turned out |t in 12 months in '1914-15. Irr three |> weeks Britain can now- turn out as |J much 18-poundcr ammunition as she {���������' produced in the first 12 months of the _ war. In 1914 the total number of wails workers "was under 260,000; today the ' total is 3,500,000., "We " arc now manufacturing-and shipping' to France," said Mr. Mor- San, '.'every week about as much as fl' the whole pre-war slock of- land scr- J vice-ammunition in Great Britain. t There arc over. 4,000 engineering and other establishments controlled by j the ministry of munitions, the major I*orlion of whom are producing nothing but war material. Yet'g. the life of the community, except for the .anxieties of war, goes on smoothly i' and normally." ���������t, _ ;. . . . ' - i- A Famous Clock -Celebrated Astronomical Clock a Triumph of Mechanical Genius One of the greatest triumphs of ���������modem mechanical art is the celebrated astronomical clock in the cafh- ... .cdral of Strasburg. For five hundred IK'-years the cathedral has been famous for its clocks, of which the present -. is the third which has been erected. The'first was begun in 1352 and completed . in 1534. It represented the movements of the-sun and moon, and J. "near its summit was a statue of the $��������� blessed virgin, before which ,al noon each day three small statues, rcprc- 9} scnting the three Magi, bowed their ,'| beads, while a cock on top flapped its '- wings and crowed. It continued to run nearly three hundred years. The .second clock was completed in 1574. It had new machinery, but retained -the crowing cock, which crowed faithfully for over 435 .years, until the * breaking out of the French Revolution in 1789. ��������� . I ��������� ���������The present clock, invented by'M. ' Schweilgue, was begun on June 24, 1S38, and was completed in a-little less than four years. It was set running Oct. 2, 1S42. *At the base of the clock is a" large copper sphere, resting on four metallic columns, on which are represen Conservation of Humanity Promoting a More General Interest in Social Welfare With the idea in view of investigating community problems, promoting a more general interest in social welfare and providing expert advicc_ and assistance lo any community desirous of organizing its forces for more efficient citizenship, the governments of the three prairie provinces have organized a Bureau of Social Research, which will be under the joint control of the three provincial governments. The purpose is to make a practical study of all social problems affecting a community, and a more careful investigation of 'general social welfare questions than has hitherto been possible by any existing government. One of the functions of the bureau is to secure information, and this will be done through co-operation with public and private agencies and also by special investigation. The formation thus secured will be disseminated by means of reports, bulletins, the public press, lectures, correspondence, etc. During the first year two kinds of investigations will be carried on. One will be the care 'of immigrants and particular attention will be paid to the Ruthenians who are settled in large numbers in each of the three provinces. The second will be .a preliminary inquiry with regard to tire proper care of the feeble-minded! The conditions are practically the same in each of the three provinces, and the provincial authorities have been co-operating "for some time in the provision of institutions for the care of the various classes of dependents. Each of the provinces will have an advisory council that will consist of one cabinet minister and five other members. When each of these councils has been organized two representatives from each will form an inter- provincial council . which will have charge of the general policy of the bureau. ' The cabinet ministers have been chosen for each of the provinces as follows: Alberta, Honorable J. R. Boyle; - Saskatchewan, Honorable J. A. Calder; Manitoba, Honorable Doctor Thornton. Each holds the portfolio of Minister of Education in his government. J. S. Woodsworth is the director of the new bureau, and the head office is in Winnipeg, where all the data collected is properly} compiled into statistics that will always be at the disposal of inquirers. The bureau will deal solely with the human resources of the country, and endeavor to investigate and determine lire way in which these resources can be best developed and conserved, and the different peoples in the Dominion welded into one harmonious whole will illustrate what higher civilization .means. . "��������� _, -. -.���������,; As yet the work is'-oniy in the preliminary stage, but questionnaires have been sent out to ministers, school teachers, and secretaries of the various farmers' and women's organizations throughout the province's enquiring as to social conditions obtaining in various districts, and the How Belgian Babies Are Being Cared For Nine Thousand Little Victims of German Cruelty to Be Looked After An Englishman, who has just returned to London from a visit to Belgium, tells the following story of what he saw in the baby canteens: "Fancy if you can nearly t nrne thousand little beggars under three years, unable to shift for themselves, unable to do anything, the victims of German cruelty. These are the children that arc now being protected and cared for in the communes that have established these canteens. Two hundred and forty-nine thousand meals a month are necessary to feed those children, and no one can picture for a minute the care that devolves on those who are looking after them. "If there is a power that metes out vengeance, surely such vengeance will be visited on the brutes that have made these little ones the object of their attacks. Poor little kiddies; most of them will never know who their parents were; their parents will never know what became of them. Their mothers, weeping and crying out for their babes, have been torn from them by the Germans and sent to Germany or shot -on some slight excuse. I wish I couleHmpress on you wdiat this means. "~ "Others of these noble Belgian women have given trp their little ones with only the hope that they will not starve to 'death left to cheer them in return for the sacrifice. "These are the things that Belgium has done for us. These emaciated little tots are the monument that has beeri erected to Belgium heroism. This is .the country's reward for standing between us*and Germany in these dark days early in the war." Profitable Farming Every Year Boy Scout Notes Boy Scout Camps as Successful the Past Season as in Other Years Though the war had called from Canada a great many Scoutmasters and other Scout officials, thereby creating a lack of leadership, the Boy Scout camps throughout the Dominion were practically as numerous and as successful this last summer -as in other years. Reports from Manitoba and Quebec show that camp life and activities loomed'up as big as ever this summer in those provinces. The Manitoba Provincial Secretary reports that "a large percentage of our troops have held camps during the summer," while the Quebec Provincial Secretary states that "the past has been a rare summer with our boys under canvas." The reports from Quebec camps arc indeed encouraging. There were two central camps, one at Tamara-/ Estimating Total Losses in War ted all the fixed stars of the" firma-1 information secured in this way will incut down to tlie sixth magnitude,! be supplemented by particulars ob numbering more than five 'thousand, and placed in their accurate relative positions in 110 constellations readily recognized by' astronomers. .This sphere revolves from east to west in the sideral day, and is so arranged as to. indicate the exact moment of the rising and setting of all ��������� the fixed stars visible at -Strasburg and "their exact position in the heavens at any hour. , -������������������- " ':'-��������� Near this sphere is the calendar, a metallic band nine -inches, in breadth ��������� iind- twenty-nine feet in circumfer- . ence', on which are marked on a gilt ground the months and days, the festivals of the Church, the name of the; saints, dominical letters, etc. Even the movable' feasts, such as Easter, Ascension/Pentecost, etc., fix themselves in place at the proper ���������..'moment year after year. The days of the week are represented on an azure ground above the calcnelar to represent the firmament, and at the instant of -midnight, as each elay succeeds that previous, allegorical figures appear, surrounded by clouds, in beautiful chariots, moving on ah aerial circular railroad. Perhaps the most astonishing feature is the mechanism for striking the hours and quarter hours. There appear successively four small statues, representing childhood, youth; manhood and old age, which comes out as follows: At each quarter a figure with a sceptre in one hand and a Kttle hammer in the other, gives the signal by tapping the-bell. Immediately on the first quarter of each hour the child makes his appearance, bearing a small javelin, with which he strikes the bell once. He is succeeded the next quarter by the youth, who, dressed as a hunter strikes-the half hour with his arrow. Next comes the man, clad in a coat of mail, and armed with a sword, with which he strikes the three-quarters. Finally comes the old man, bending over his crutch, which he, however, has strength enough to raise to strike the four quarters. The upper compartment, much richly decorated, is occupied by a figure of Jesus Christ, seated upon a throne in the middle. Each day, immediately after the hour of 12, twelve figures, representing the twelve apostles, each bearing the badge_ of his martyrdom or some other distinctive emblem, form themselves into a procession and present themselves at the feet ��������� of their' Master.'���������. Irish World. tained'as a result of special studies ;n certain districts. A member of Mr. Woodsworth's staff has been engaged in investigating conditions in the Ruthcnian colony near Vonda, Sask., and other communities will also be visited by trained investigators who will get in touch with the people and report on local conditions. The_bureau will also take up the question of legislation designed to" remedy the social life of the rural districts and of the provinces as a whole. ....... The Bureau of Social Research has really developed from the Canadian Welfare League, which was formed some time ago with somewhat similar objects in view. It was thought, however, that the peculiar conditions prevailing in the West were such that a separate organization would be better able to cope with the situation, which was very similar in each of the three provinces. - Cost of Producing Bushel of Wheat Placed Under Forty Cents Individual farmers do "not need to be told that farming pays in war time, but it may'be of interest to note that on a large scale it has been profitable in ordinary times in this province. Mr. Honens, of the Crowfoot Farm Company, Ltd., east of Calgary, gave many interesting figures- in his evidence before the Royal Commission. He submitted a detailed statement covering the expenses, production and receipts of the farm, for the past three years, and, as an agricultural expert, went exhaustively into the subject of general farming as practised in Western Canada. The gist of Mr. Hohen's evidence was', .that farming in, this - country, when properly done and scientifically carried on, no matter what the climatic conditions were, was 'a paying proposition. ' . Some of the comparative figures, as they- appeared in Mr. Iiohens' statement, were as follows: 1913 1914 1,300 225 75 5.53 1915 1,356 196 161 17.49 Believes Canal a Failure Only Sea Level Waterway Will Do, an Engineer Asserts General Goetlials is returning to the United States, and a rumor is current that he will not go back to the Isthmus. The meaning of this report, if true, is not difficult to guess. . People with whom I have talked, recently from Panama and.Colon, assure me that the canal cannot be described as "open." Small steamers can make the passage without hindrance, but vessels drawing twenty feet of water cannot get through. Many "slides" are not reported. The fact'is, they are occurring constantly. An opinion expressed to me by an engineer of national reputation, never in any way associated with the canal, but a recent visitor thereto, on his return from a business trip to the west coast of South America, - is that the final solution of this great undertaking must be a sea level waterway. He commented very unfavorably upon the durability of the Gatun dam, which is a wonderful engineering triumph. When one remembers that it is holding up, eighty feet in the air, a lake fully one-third the size of Long Island Sound, anxiety regarding its stability must be constant. The slightest leak, undetected and unchecked, will destroy it. I'have not visited the canal and haven't an opinion to express.���������Julius Chambers in the Brooklyn Eagle Acreage in wheat 1,212 Acreage in oats.. 350 Barley, feed crop 50 Rainfall, inches.. 11.42 Bushels per acre��������� Wheat 31.50 18.00 52.00 Oats 50.00 29.06 52 1-3 Barley 37.92 9.76 19 2-5 Avge price per bus.: Wheat .. ... .... .71 1;32 .89 Oats .. .... ... .24 .70 .34 Receipts for year.$30,661 31,589 62,520 Total expenses .. 17,506 18,729 29,804 Expense per acre 11.67 11.70 17.87 ���������Percent, on capital invested ... 30 29 1-3 50 Cash dividend paid ' 58. p.c. . Some of the differences in production were explained by the difference in the amount of rainfall. One year it had cost the company on contract 20 cents an -acre to stook its crop. The next, owing to the heavy straw, it had cost over a dollar an acre to stook. ��������� Mr. Hohens' statement that the cost of production per bushel was between 30 and 40 cents was rather astonishing to the commissioners, who had had estimates all the way up to 75 cents from other sources. Lie admitted that the bulk of the farmers in Alberta elid not operate under similar conditions, due to lack of energy, lack of facilities, lack of capital and other causes.���������Saskatoon Star. couta and the other in the eastcrn\ townships known as "Memprchma- gog" camp. About one' hundred pio- ficiency badges were earned at Tam- aracouta, and some one hundred and seventy-five first-class tests scattered among seventy Scouts passed. At Memphrcmagog camp, thirty-five proficiency badges were won by eastern townships Scouts, and many first- class subjects passed. Between three anel four hundred Scouts, officers and visitors attended Tamaracouts camp. An equally interesting report comes from Manitoba. The largest camp in the province was held at Souris, and from the standpoint of badges won this was the most successful camp of the season. "At one of the most popular of Manitoba's summer resorts," writes the Secretary, "it was stated that the Boy Scouts' camp was the best conducted camp in the community, they having dug their own well and having sanitary arrangements of the finest kind." The late Lord Kitchener was a true friend of the Boy Stout movement. Writing of him in a recent issue of the Headquarters' Gazette, Sir Robert Baden-Powell says: "He was in the-matter of policy opposed to our taking up cadet training in the movement, even at a time when many patriotic people, carried away with zeal for the war, were urging upon us the desirability of doing so, but Lord Kitchener saw wider and further than they. He said: 'You are building the foundation which is essential for making good men. Whether they afterwards become soldiers or civilians matters little, but character to either means everything," To be the seventeenth in a single family to answer the call for -war service is the probably unparalelled record of Scoutmaster Masters of the 1st British Columbia .Sea Scouts, and one of the most popular Scouting men in Vancouver. Such devotion makes the British Empire what it is today. Mr. Master's troop of Sea Scouts is one of three in Canada, and for their training ship have been using Robert Louis Stevenson's ship the "Casco," which was used during the famous writer's sojourn in the South Seas. Notwithstanding the large numbcr of enlistments for war service of senior Boy Scouts and Scoutmasters, the annual census of the numerical strength as of June 30th last, shows an appreciable gain throughout Can-, ada. This gain, totalling ljl99, is largely made up in increase in the Middle Western provinces of Manitoba; Saskatchewan and Alberta, where reorganization was- effected last year, i Ontario, Quebec and the Maritime Provinces continue to hold their own, and British Columbia reports holding well together. The figures are as follows: - Officers Scouts Ontario 344 7,146 British Columbia .... 73 1,004 Alberta .. Ill 2,345 Saskatchewan 137 1,453 Manitoba 135 1,961 Quebec 113 1,891 New Brunswick .... 75 S93 Nova Scotia 41 747 Prince Ed. Island ... 3 102 A very sensitive curate was undertaking to preach on Jonah and the whale. "And for three days and three nights," he began, "Jonah was in the , f. He blushed, stammered, stopped, and then started again. "For three days and three nights Jonah was in the " Once more he was covered with confusion, and once more he stopped and mopped his face, from which the perspiration wasi literally pouring, with his handkerchief. Then he gathered his courage in both hands, and with a mighty effort he finished triumphantly: "And for three days and three nights Jonah was in the society of the whale!" ��������� Tit-Bits. "You have been accused of being a prevaricator." "Well replied Senator Sorghum, "that sounds hopeful. The fact that they selecteel so delicate a word indicates that somebody is .afraid of J me." Total .. 1,032 17,542 Compared with 1915, this shows a decrease in officers of 52 anel an increase of 1,199 Scouts, and with 1914 an increase of 120 officers and 2,978 Scouts. From these figures it will be seen that the great need at present is leaders. The Chief Scout for the Empire is quoted as saying.-' "Scoutmasters are the backbone of the movement, and the finding of suitable men is our greatest difficulty." Inopportune Sneezing "Coughing, yawning and all other physical contortions which are breeches of social etiquette weigh as nothing when put in the balance against sneezing," declares Mary Margaret McBride in the Columbia Times. "If ever there was ah operation as annoying to the sneezer and the sneezed at, said operation has not yet been listed among modern joy- killer inventions." Miss McBride adds that a desire to indulge' in this pleasant sport never comes to you in the privacy of your boudoir, but always assails at some inopportune time, as in church, when it sets the choir giggling and halts the minister at the unfortunate point of trying to connect "damn" with' a phrase which would render it .preaching instead of swearing. If Attrition Is to Decide the War, Germany Can Hold Out for - Two Years More Those who believe that the war will be decided by attrition, by the Allies . gradually exhausting the man-power of the enemy, and thus forcing first a great retreat, and then conceivably a great surrender, must be sadly puzzled by the various estimates as to the speed with which this process is going on; that is to say, at the number of killed, permanently disabled and wounded on each side, and even with regard lo the available manpower. This last problem, however, is the easiest. When the war began the Central Powers had in Europe a total population of 120,000,000, while the Entente Allies- had 300,000,000. What percentage of these popula-^ lions would be available for fighting? There have been various estimates, the most popular being 10 per cent., but this point is not^of importance, because the percentage would be about the same in all countries. On this basis Frank Simonds, the American war expert, calculates that Germany anel Austria had originally available about 12,000,000 soldiers, cither trained or potential. The Allies had 30,000,000. He calculated that the Allies' total casualties have been 10,000,000, or one-third of their total strength; while the total casualties of the Central Powers have been 8,000,000, or two-thirds of their potential strength. Judging from the German lists, one- half of the total casualties are permanent losses. Perhaps one-quarter represent soldiers killed in action or later dying from wounds. The other quarter is made up of soldiers captured, and so. severely wounded that they arc unfit for further service. Following out this line of reasoning, he conies lo the rather staggering conclusion that on_ both -sides since the beginning of the year there have been 4,500,000 men killed, or just about the total population of Serbia when the Archduke was assassinated. Mr. Simonds admits that his figures are merely a guess, made after an examination of all the- material he is able to collect. However, he makes some allowances. For instance, he has no doubt that the German lists minimize the losses of that power and probably exaggerate the losses of the Russians. There will not be much disagreement on this point, but since Mr. Simonds prepared his article facts have come to light which tend to vitiate his conclusions with regard to the situation on the western front. For example, while he says that the Germans lost about half a million men at Verdun, their losses being elouble those of the French, because they were on the offensive, the Germans, being oir the defensive upon the Somme, will suffer far less than the British and French. The contrary is asserted by Frederick Palmer; and General Haig has said that the British losses were not only relatively, but absolutely smaller than those of the Germans. It seems probable that they are not half as heavy. As a neutral, Mr. Simonds may be pardoncel if he is not inclined to accept official statements from any of the combatants; and -while his estimate of Entente losses is higher than those of such British calculators as Hilaire Belloc, he comes to tire same conclusion, namely, that in the end Germany cannot escape from the consequences of attrition. She- will eventually be elefeated for lack of men. This, of course, is in line with what Mr. Simonds has been predicting ever since the Battle of the Marne. He has declared over and over again that in this battlc_ Germany lost her great chance of winning the war. All'she can do is to stayc off defeat as long as she can, trying to sow dissension among the Allies, if possible, and her main object now being to discourage her enemies and make them willing to forego the full price of victory. If there are to be no great smashing blows struck, if attrition is to decide the war, Mr. Simonds believes that at the present rale of losses Germany can holel out for two years more. That is to say, the Central Powers have still left S,000,000 men, anel, since they require only 5,000,000 to hold their present lines, thev have a balance of 3,000,000. Belloc'calculates that their losses have been 7,000,000, which would leave them no balance al all. If they have been 6,000,000, the balance is only a million, which is'six.months' supply. But Simond's estimate is that, while the Germans have still 3,000,000 men over and above those who are now ncedcel at the front, the Entente Allies have 17,000,000 still to draw upon. Anyone who believes that three Germans arc a match for 17 British, French or Russians is entitled to give the Germans still a chance of winning. The Name Fitted "Ma husban's very po'ly, ma'am. He's got dat exclamatory rheumatism." "You mean inflammatory, Martha. 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X say she's telling lies, and that she knows, and you know, and everybody knows, that you can no. more swear to the voice of a person without seeing his face than, you can swear to a, color in the'dark. It's monstrous, it's downright scandalous that you should listen to such talcs." "If von feel that ( you have been offended past the power of forgive ucss," said Lord- Moorhanipton, in and his grandfather, and the ponies I sion and rabbits he was to have confirms preparcel (Continued.) Wright came in easily, as if nothing hud happened..' Probably he hael had recourse to some- friendly stimulant-: to bring" liis'!cbura'gc to, the requisite pitch; but the tr.uth is that he got so much assistance from' whisky habitually, being always more or less under its influence, although he was never actually inebriated, that such an act,had no visible effect upon him. lie sauntered in with that peculiar lounging walk which Mabin had re- nrarked' in him, swinging, one leg round and then the other, and keeping his hands';in his pockets, and he threw himself nonchalantly into the chair on the opposite siele of the-writing table. "Edith says you want to sec me,'*- he said, leaning back and facing his brother-in-law with perfect coolness. "Same old complaint, I, suppose? That I spend too much money? "It's nothing about -money. Probacy Edith has told you that." Wright raised his eyebrows and threw a glance at-Mabin, who was crouching, wide-eyed anel chilled with suspense, in the chair by the fire. Then he sat tip and pulled himself together. "Well, what is it?" he asked "shortly. :���������-".--���������.������������������: ."������������������ "'������������������ .-'.���������: <_ Lord Moorhanipton turned his chair so that he could glance first at Mabin and then at Iris brother-in-law. without.more movement than a turn of the head. "You brought mc news- yesterday that my sou Ciprian had been drowned?" "Yes.". r The answer came sharp, short and decided. "From whom did you hear that?" "From a man" who was on board- when it happened. I told you_ all about, it, name, address, everything, yesterday." "Yes. You told me. you went down to the train, and that it was from half a dozen fellow-passengers of -Cipri- an's that vou had this news?" "Yes." " "But now I learn that Ciprian was not' drowned, that he arrived safely in London, with his little son, that lie met you at an office in the City." Watching him closely, Mabin .detected on his face a sudden look ot veilcel alarm.. "Who says so?" he demanded aggressively, after a slight pause. Lord Moorhanipton went on without answering his question. "I learn not only that you met Ciprian, but that you attacked him, and left him lying insensible on the floor of the office." There passed over the countenance of Joe Wright, stolid and well prepared as he was, an expression which was an avowal. Not only Lord Moorhanipton, but Mabin, fell convinced of it, as they* noted the sudden flash of acute alarm, followed by a look of glowering, sullen, obstinate resistance to tire pressure put upon him. "Whoever told vou all that is a liar." There was silence for a .moment. Then Wright raised his bujlct head again, and glared at his brother-in- law. "Who says I was in the City?' Mabin leaned forward in her chair. "It was I," she said firmly. Again a look of acute apprehension passed over his heavy, sullen face. Then he cleared his throat, and asked room, sarcastically: "Arc you going to pretend you saw me there?" "No," said Mabin. "But I heard your voice, 1 could swear to it." He looked relieved and laughed. _ "T-ftcu you w-ouhl be swearing a lie. But perhaps that wouldn't trouble you. It's not likely it would." "You must speak Wrest." said Lord Moorhairrpton. measured tones, "you can,show your displeasure by leaving the house." Joe Wright's heavy face flushed. He.-darted a spiteful look tit Mabin. "I can't leave iny sister," Tic said doggedly,.'-"at: the mercy of a conspiracy." "You. can't be serious in accusing Miss Wrest and I of conspiring against my wife?" "1 don't accuse yon at all. 1 pity you for being so weak as to-listen to such talcs. Who is:this Miss Wrest? An absolute stranger. While I'm your own relation by marriage, and you know me well. You ought," he pursued, hurrying on when he saw .Lorel Moorhampton ready to interrupt him, "to know me better than to suppose mc capable of; such a thing. Why should I attack Ciprian? Wc were always very good jriends." He paused for breath, and Lord Moorhanipton said coldly: . "We won't discuss this any longer. I shall take measures to prove the truth.of the story." ���������"What measures?'' "I shall put the matter in my lawyer's hands. , He will know what to do. In the first place T. have the address of the office, and inquiries will be made by a qualified person." I oe Wright sprang to his feet. '"'You won't," he cried;.bringing his fist down on the table with a thump. "You won't dare!" Lord Moorhanipton stared at him, perhaps for a .moment almost -cowed by Wright's vehemence. "You won't drag detectives into your'private affairs, anel make a scandal, just because a girl you know i.o- thing about comes to you with a trumped-up story invcnleel to get blackmail out of you." Mabin uttereel a cry, but' Lord Moofhamptou remairicel looking at the excited young man with apparent calm. "Blackmail!" he echoed. "I don t understand." ..Wright leaned over the table. "You said," cried he, "that Ciprian had left a child, a son. Do you believe it?" There was.a moment's pause, '-met then his .'.brothcr-in-Jaw answered eptietly: "Yes, I do." In the midst of his carefully worked up excitement Wright was taken aback. "I should'want very strong proors of it, if I were you," he said, Lorel Moorhanipton rose to his feet. "Of'course,".-he said. "And I shall get litem. Proofs of that, and ��������� of what happened to Ciprian. in the office. You can go." ���������- Joe Wright rose slowly and heavily to his feet. Although aware that his brother-in-law only tolerated his constant presence at Heath Hill, he hael always been"able to count upon liis sister's support in ��������� the ��������� many claims he. made upon Lord Moor- hampton's indulgence. Now*, however, he felt for once thai his position was seriously threatened. That Lord Moorhanipton, with his love of his case, and his horror of gossip and scandal, would push the affair too far he did not believe. Yet he was conscious that for once he stood in a ve-ry slippery place. Scowling at Mabin, and checking himself in an attempt to bring fresh discredit upon her and her story, he turned slowly, and lurched out of the mc the more in this belief. Since Ci prian told the boy that he was com ing here, I have no doubt whatever that it was because he knew the child to be in the direel line of descent, and entitled lo be brought up as the eldest son of the eldest son." Mabin felt chilled by these words. "hi the meantime,"- she urged, ."you will leave him with my mother, won't you, till .you have satisfieel yourself, on all these points?" Into the eyes of the viscount there of yearning, of longing, which ldit his brother-in-law, to beg him at red her for bis answer. least to do nothing until he should / "I cannot wait. I must see the boy. I must sec him at once, and, if T can find any confirmation of my belief, I shall bring him back here with me." The tears sprang to Mabin's eyes, but she dared not give utterance to her thoughts.��������� Her promise to Ciprian bound h"er to be the guardian of his child, anel by her own act she hael broughJt: him into danger. There came into her heart an impulse to make an impassioned appeal came a look which she could not j to -Lord Moorhanipton to point out then wholly understand, an cxpres- to him the reasons he had to eliscrc- rng have satisfied himself amply concerning Ciprian's adventure at the orifice and the upshot of it. t (To Be Continued:) Too Late for Him "Wc have the most beautiful sun*- rises in the world." "So I fiavc heard." "Never seen one?" , "No; I often thought I would sit up . long enough tefcwitness one of these grand sights, but I always get sleepy and go to bed before the time." Give the "Kiddies" Al! They Want of ^fflin* ��������� ^ It is one of the delicious "good things'* that has a reaMood value. 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"1 can't prosecute, 1 can't have a j scandal," said Lord Moorhanipton, j more to himself than lo Mabin as I soon as they were alone together. "Rut J must get to the bottom of this'. If Ciprian was attacked and left unconscious in the office, what civilly to Miss -became of him afterwards?" Mabin could offer no answer to this, but she was relieved to find that Lord Moorliamplon believed all she had said. His next words, however, filled her with alarm. "As for the boy, of course he is Ciprian's child; there may be, there will be, inciuiri.es to be answercel as to his mother, but what you have told me leaves no doubt upon my mind that the' boy is my grandson. Every In Danger The Fond Mother (to advcnturcr.s offspring): Come away from the cliff, will ycr? Do yer want to dash ycr- sclf to pieces in ycr best suit?���������London Sketch. " W7 N. U. 113$' ~~ Merit has won for Dr. Cassell's Tablets the largest sale of their class in the whole world. 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That would save a great deal of trouble and more than a little money settling up the estate. Lawyers find their picking in cases where the farmer passes on without a will. And at the time of doing this, the farmer ought to be at peace with himself, his family and all the world. No will ever should be drawn hastily or in a passion; for then a grave injustice might be done. Most important of all, the farmer ought to take counsel with nis wife before he makes any move of this kind. That is no more than right.���������Farm Journal, Childish Craving* ��������� for something" sweet finds pleasant realization in the pure,, wholesome, wheat and barlev food How's This? We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot, be cured by Hall's" Catarrh Cure. Hall's Catarrh Cure has been taken by catarrh-sufferers for the past thirty-five rears, and has become known as the most reliable remedy for Catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure acts throuffh the Blood on the Mucous surfaces, expelling the Poison from the Blood ind healing- the diseased portions. After you have taken Hall's Catarrh Cure for a short time you will see a great improvement in your general health. Start taking Hall's Catarrh Cure at once and get rid of catarrh. Send for testimonials free. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio. Sold by all Druffgists, 75c. Worth a Guinea a Box as a remedy for the evil effects of quiclc eating, over-eating and strenuous living. The medicine that meets this need-that tones the stomach, stimu- lates the liver, regulates the bowels���������is All roads that lead t*.c.ed paving. to liasv street (Made in Canada) No danger of upsetting the stomach ��������� and remember, Grape-Nuts is a true food, good for any meal or between meals. "There's a Reason Canadian Postntn Cereal Co., I,td,. Windsor, Ont, ������> On Sale Everywhere.���������There may be country "merchants who do not keep Dr. Thomas' F.cleclric Oil, though they are few and far between, and tliesc^ may suggest that some oil is just'as good. There is nothing so good as a liniment or as an internal medicine in certain cases, Take no other. The demand for it shows that it is the emly popular oil. A boy's notion of a worthless dog is one that won't chase cats. Minard's Liniment Cures Colds, &c. Failure A steel magnate, anxious lo get on the right side of Andrew Carnegie, once attacked him in his love for the bard of Tarn O'Shantcr. "Afr. Carnegie," said the wily magnate. "1 sec you've got several line editions of Burns on your shelves. Georgic Burns! Dear old Georgie Burns! He's my favorite poet.". Carnegie glared. "Georgic Burns!" he snorted. "Jimmy Shakespeare!^ Harry Dickens! Billv Carlylc! Get out with yc, man!" L"r������e3itiSaIe of,An** Meditine in the World, fcold everywhere. In bores. 25 cents. WATERPROOF COLLARS AMD CUJTS Something better than linen and big 'aundrv bills. Wash it with soap and water Ait stores or direct. State style and size. Few 25c wc wilt mail you THE ARLINGTON COMPANY OF CANADA, Limitod SS Fraser Arena*. Toronto. Ontari* Various Resorts "When man can fly I suppose he will spend his summers in Canada and his winters in Florida." "Quite likely, unless " "Unless what?" "He spends his winters in the re������ pair shop and his summers in a hospital." \ "Three times now ray wife has sent for the money to come home from her. summer trip on," "Three times! Anel she hasn't come home yet? Changes her mind and spends the money,.I presume?" "Oh, no, she wouldn't do that." "Then why hasn't she come home?" "I-haven't sent it to her yet." MADE IN CANADA/'' / All'Climates. '/UNEQUALLED FOR QUALITY, STYLE AND VALUE ���������'Assizes lor andChildien ffcdo Hm mmsm mm .; ������������������������"/.. *������ THE GAZETTE, HEDLEY, B\* C. Confectionery Stationery- Toys Tobaccos Cigars Pipes saving three officers after being wounded himselj.���������Exchange. During the year Pen tic-ton's juvenile poiiulation increased 25 per cent. War is Mag"zincs, Newspapers, Pi. iodicals. Subscriptions received for any Publication at List Price. X. HL ROTHERHAM Coleman & 60. @ ������ ���������> "The Big Store" General Merchants KEREMEOS, B. C. SING LEE Laundry, Contracting of all kinds, Ditch .digging, Wood Sawing, Clearing lana, Cooking and all kinds of Chinese pie were misunderstood, that if there might be antagonism between them and their neighbors upon questions having their origin in the .special concessions granted to them a century and a half ago, they were at one with us iri loyalty to the flag and iEmpire. English-speaking Canada has called upon Quebec for proof of this and it has not been forthcoming. It is not yet too late to show that it istruo, but the time is swiftly passing and it will be an unhappy, not to say a dangerous thing', if when tho time of triumphant peacecomes, it shall be possible to point to any section of our people and say of them that as a whole they failed to appreciate the obligations resting upon them by reason of their place in the Empire and especially by reason of the care that has been taken at all times since tho Plains of Abraham to keep inviolate the pledges given by,the conquorors to the conquered. PAINTING PflPER-flflNGING KflLSOMINING TERMS MODERATE DALY AVE. ilEDLEY, B.C. ley Traaino 60, Ltd Price Tlie Nickel Plate /Barbershop. SATISFACTORY, SANITARY TONSORIAL SERVICE This slrop it cejuippeel with Baths and all the latest Electrical Appliances. ON Staple Groceries W.T.BUTLER, - Prop. A A. F. & A. M. ing Labor Keremeos, B.C. Cb? Ibdtey (Bazette and Similkameen Advertiser. Subscriptions In Advance Per Year *j2.0o " (United Steites) 2.50 Advertising Rates Measurement, 12 lines to the inch. Transient Advertisements���������not oxceedhrg orre inch, $t.'2j for one insertion. 25 cents for each subsequent insertion. Over one inch. 12 cents per line for Arab insortion ���������and 8 cents per line for each aubttequcnt insertion. Transiouts payable in advance. Contract Advertisements���������One inch per month- $1.25; ovor 1 inch and rip to 4 Indies, $1:00 per Inch per month. To constant advertisora biking larger space than four inches, on application, rates will be given of reduced charges, based on size of space and length of time. CTertrflcato of Improvements $10.00 (Where more than one claim appears in notice, $2.50 for each additional claim.) - Jas. W. Gitnsn. Publisher-. Itedtej , B. C Jan. 11, 1017. " He who does me once, shame on him; He who does me twice, shame on me." Tho Colonist, Victoria: A few months ago, when referring to the observations of some East- critics at Quebec, we said it was .timely to remember that af textile war wo would go on living in Canada with French Canadian neighbors, and now we say that the people of Quebec will do well to remember that aftei the war they will have to go on living in Canada with English-speaking1 neighbors,and it will bo very unfortunate if the racial problems that may ariso shall bo embittered by tho fact that, when the very existence of the Empire was at stake, the French-speaking Canadians for the most part stood back and permitted others to fight their battles. We are speaking plainly because the time has come foi- plain speaking. We tire inspired by no fear that the Empire or its Allies will meet with defeat, but we are deeply concerned that it shall not hereafter be said that, in this crisis of our history, any elo ment of the population of the Dominion shirked its duty. If this continues to be true, it will prove an increasingly dicturb- ing factor in the determination of the problems that will arise after' the war, but not;out of it. Quebec is missing a golden opportunity. Her tipologists have told us in the past that lier peo- White Feather and V. C. In the British Isles during the war a great many women have been "helping recruiting" by walking the streets and putting a white feather into the button hole of every man they met not wearing the khaki. I was standing fust outside the central station "in Glasgow, writes an American, when a woman walked up to a man who was standing near me. and without a word pulled a white feather through his buttonhole. He was a great big fellow and she had to do some reaching to get to him. He smiled when he saw what she had done a'nd said "Thank you, madam," very {politely. That was like waving a red (lag before a bull, and she grew crimson and started to tell him what she thought of him. He listened until she had finished, and then he asked: " Have you another of those feathers' by any chance?" "1'es, I have, you coward!" and she put another feather on him. As she did so, he pulled a Victoria Cross from his pocket and-pinned it right under the feathers. That .woman gasped and stuttered and stammered trying to make anel apology, and she reached out to take the feathers buck,, but ho stopped her. "No, madam," lie said, -'I'll keep them as souvenirs, if you don't mind; but I'd like to say a few words to you about what you are doing. "The fact that I am in civilian clothes does not necessarily mean that I am a coward. For all you know, I might have been physically unfit for service. I might have been a married man with ten or a dozen small children depending upon me. There arc any number of things that .might have promo from joining the army, but you didn't even wait to inquire. "You thought because I was not in khaki I was a coward. As a matter of fact, I have been at home recovering from wounds I received when I won this little cross, and I shall shortly be on my way back to join my regiment. _ "If you -will accept a suggestion fiom a man Who knows men, you will stop this silly business, feir you do more harm than Janything else. If I were a civilian, after what you'did to me then, I would have faced a firing party before I would havo joined the army. I trust you have learned ssmething. Good afternoon." I found out later that he was a sergeant piper in one of the most famous Scottish regiment, and that he won tho cross for ItEGUI-iAIl monthly meetings of Iledloy Lodge No. iH, A. F. & A. M., arc hold on the second Friday irr each month in E raternity hall. Hedley. Vi<srtrirg brethren arc cordially invited to attend. O. H. SPROULE, S. E. HAMILTON W. M Secretary Cannot Be Beaten Sugar, 20 lbs.-- ,- Potatoes Flour, Regal Household and Purity Hams, Ajax brand, pound Hams, Swift's Premium, pound Bacon (Burns' Heavy) $2.00 r ������������������ ��������� 1.75 2.75; 28c,',' i 33c: 28c. L. O. L. The Regular meetings of Hedley .Lodge 1714 arc neld on the fli-at and third Monday in every month in the Orange Hall Ladies meet 2nd and I Mondays V>isitlng brcthein are cordially invited W. I.O.VSDALK, XV. M. H.K.IIAN'SOX. Scc'U fledley Trading Go. Lid. 60 YEARS EXPERIENCE Trade Mark? Dfsigns Copyrights Ac Anyone sending a sketch and description mrtj> quickly ascertain otrr opinion free whether an Invention Is p-obnbly pruentuble. Communications strictly corifldoiitUl. HANDBOOK on Patent* sent free. Oldest agency for securing patents. Patents taken throiiKh JIunn & Co. receive special notice, without chnree, in the Scientific Jhnericait, A handsomely illustrated weekly, l.nrinest circulation of any.sclentlflc Journal. Terms, $3 a 7enr: f our niontlrs, $1. Sold by all newedealera.��������� MM 8: 09.3s1^oadwavf^gW Yofff Branch icier f>i v St.. WashmetPn D. C. HEDLEY GAZETTE JOB DEPARTMENT WHEN YOU ARE IN NEED OF ��������� Letterheads Billheads Envelopes Statements Meal Tickets Milk Tickets Ball Programs Posters TRY VS ��������� Dodgers, Dates," Circulars Invitations Business Cards Bills of Fare Memo Heads Butter Wrappers Visiting .Cards WE GIVE SATISFACTION TO INVESTORS J J HOSE WHO, FROM TIME TO TIME, HAVE FUNDS REQUIRING ,������ S INVESTMENT MAY PURCHASE* I AT PAR DOMINION OF CANADA DEBENTURE STOCK :t' .'IN SUMS OF $500 OR ANY MULTIPLE THEREOF." |y ; Principal repayable 1st October, 1919. Interest payable half-yearly, 1st April and 1st October by cheque (free of exchange at any chartered Bank in Canada) at the rate of five per cent' per annum from the date of purchase. Holders of this stock will have the privilege of surrendering at par and accrued interest, as the equivalent of cash, in payment of any allotment made under any future war loan issue in Canada'other than an issue of Treasury Bills or. other like short date security. Proceeds of this stock are for war purposes only. A commission of one-quarter of one per cent will be allowed to recognized bond and stockbrokers on allotments made in respect of applications for this stock which bear their stamp. ''.--���������' For application forms apply to the Deputy Minister of Finance, Ottawa. DtPARTMENT OF; FINANCE, OTTAWA, OCTOBER 7th, 1916. (An Appreciation. An old High River acquain- tunce, Charlie Dunlbp, 1ms diod and was buried last week. During our resikencc, years ago, at High Biver; Mr. Dun lop was one of omJ. bitterest enemies and there was no love lost between us. In the shadow of the tomb, however, all is forgiven and forgotten. Deceased had his faults, -but Avho has not? Besides being an inveterate rustler of young cattle (making a specialty of yearlings), Dun- lop made more than one mysterious shipment.of'horses'. His relations with the Stock Association were strained. Yet the good traits Of -'deceased greatly outnumbered his faults. He was ever, ready to set 'em up and we have long since overlooked -his theft of a posy of flowers from a grave to give to the dining-room girl at the St. George. May his soul rest in ptaec. Had it not been for a couple of cases of, whiskey he gcit shipped in from Maple Creek for Christmas, poor Dun- lop might have, been alive today, but in view of the cold weather lie is probably happier in hell than in High Kiver.��������� Calgary Eye Oyenei*. Date letters 1917,
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