The Stanstead journal, 16 décembre 1915, jeudi 16 décembre 1915

[" ~The Stanstead Jo - urnal.VOL.LXX\u2014No.50.®.ROCK ISLAND, (STANSTEAD) P.Q., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1915.WHOLE No.3644, WE ARE HERE WITH THE GOODS CHRISTMAS GOODS _ The Kind of Christmas Goods*You.Want First, TOY GOODS\u2014The tor Tiger Toys, Ives\u2019 Mechanical and ood, practical Toys.rains and Motors, Meccano, Erec- onel Electric Trains nsformers, Educational Toys and games, Billiard Boards and a host of .other splendid things.CHINA AND GLASSWARE\u2014The finest line of these goods shown by any store, many of which it ie impossible to duplicate today.ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES\u2014We have the choicest line and the best values in Lamps, Flatirons, Toasters, Grills, etc., we have ever been able to show.FLASHLIGHTS\u2014One of the most acceptable of gifts for man or woman, boy or girl.At 750.UP we are showing the finest ine we have ever gotten together, THERMOS GOODS-\u2014These goods are becoming more of a peceseity every year, and at the greatly reduced prices are becoming large sellers.At $1.00 up we have a great variety of sizes and kinds.SKATES, SLEDS, HOCKEY GOODS\u2014Always some boys who are not supplied; we have made provisions for a lot of such boys this year.A fine Flexible sled for $1.00 ie in the lot.WEEK-END SALE-Notwithstanding that the Christmas rush is on, We are not going to disappoint our customers on their Week-End Sale, but will offer next Saturday, all day this season.some of the Greatest values we have given 76¢.Etched, Blown Tumblers 39c., 15c.and 25c.Perfumes in fancy bottles 1Oc.and 1 5c., 5c.and 10c.Christmas Booklets 25c.doz., 8c.Quotation Booklets 10c.doz., 85000 worth of Salesman\u2019s Samples of Toilet Sets, Brush Sets, etc, at 666.on the dollar.Enter our Basement Store bythe New Entrance on the Down Street Side; it is easier, better, safer.TRUE & BLANCHARD CO., NEWPORT, VT.b= LUNCHES at HOME- CHRISTMAS CANDY \u2018We make many of our CANDIES and you are SURE of PURE GOODS if you buy of us.CREAM TAFFY, CANES, CHIPS, etc.2 LBS.RIBBON CANDY FOR 25 CENTS.\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 SPECIAL ATTENTION given to HOT DINNERS and 9 : MADE RIBBON CANDY, ICE ALL HOURS.ROCK ISLAND | H.A.THAYER, o NLOADING Car BShingles and Lath 'at attractive prices.TE Plenty of Clapboards in stock.SME] Three Villages Building Association, Limited.J.A.Tilton, Manager, TOWN TOPICS.Mr.John P.Wells of Sherbrooke wae here on Tuesday.Miss Shirley Smith of Ayer\u2019s Oliff Jes the guest of friends in town Sun- ay.Miss Grace Rouse of St.Jobnebury spent Friday, Saturday and Sunday in town.Rev.H.F.Hallett has been confined to his room with a severe cold the past week.Mr.B.F.Butterfield has just added some fancy grade cows to his herd at \u201cJackson Farm.\u201d Mr.O.Eugene Lee is very ill at his home.His daughter, Miss Emma Lee, is caring for him.Mr.A.E.Bishop has rented bis house to Mr.William F.Pike and has taken rooms at Newport.Mr.C.E.Lee who hasbeen confined to his room for the past two weeks, is a little better at this writing.Messrs.H.W.Merrill & Moses Raymond have dissolved, Mr.H.W.Merrill continuing the business.Mr.Henry Smith of the Butterfield & Oo.shipping rooms has been shut| in by a severe cold the past week.Mrs.A.E.Bishop and son Kendall are visiting a few days at Mr.and Mrs.W.B.Bmith\u2019s before leaving for Newport.The Orleans Trust Co.'s saving plan will put you in shape for next Ohrist- mas.Read the big ad.on the sixth page.Mr.Joseph Domina visited his wife in St.Vincent de Paul hospital, Sherbrooke, Saturday and says she is making rapid recovery from her recent operation for appendicitis.The J.G.Turnbull Company of Orleans sent a substantial check for the work of the Men\u2019s Association.Mr.Tornbull takes a deep interest in the campaign for community welfare.The Haskell Free Library will be olosed Satarday, December 95th, Obristmas day, and books can be returned the following library day with- ous fine.O.M.Varpenter, Librarian.TOWN TOPICS.Mr.Chauncey H.Smith of Newport spent Sunday in town.Clement & Co.\u2019s new ad appears on the seventh page this week.The local students of Derby Academy are at home during the holiday recess.The irregularity of the arrival of mails from the south has commenced in earnest.Interesting advertising will be found on every page of the JOURNAL this week.Look it over.Toe Holland Oreamery Co.are adding to their Vermont holdings by taking over creameries at South Walden and Hardwick.The cement work for the Universal- ist Church is completed.The drying process will last three or four weeks before the wood finish can be put on.At the last meeting of the council Mr.J.M.O\u2019Hallaron wae appointed auditor of the municipality of Rook Island, succeeding Mr.Jas.F.Telford, who went West some weeks ago.The name of Rev.Charles R.Flanders, D.D., appears in a list of tour London, Ontario, clergymen who have volunteered to go to the front as chaplains.Dr.Flanders was prinoi- pal of Stanstead College for many years and, because of his long residence here, belongs as much to thie lace as to any other.Rev.George A.McIntosh of Sherbrooke preached at Centenary-Metho- dist Church, Sonday in exchange with Rev.T.Anson Halpenny.From Sherbrooke Mr.Halpenny went to Perth, Ont., to officiate at the marriage of Mr.8.J.Kirkland of Toronto and Miss Maggie McCreary of Perth, which took place on Tuesday.At a special meeting of the mauni- cipal council Monday evening the resignation of Mr.H.T.Ball was re- oeived and accepted.Simultaneously an application from Mr.E.W.Hovey for the vacant position was received and he was elected to succeed Mr, Ball.The resignation of the lat- tet has been necessitated by his approaching departure for the Maritime Provinces where he will represent The Telford & Chapman Manaufactur- ing Co.during the winter.Mre.Ball snd children will spend the winter at New Oastle, N.B.TOWN TOPICS.1916 Calendar Pads on sale at the JOURNAL office.Wrapping and Tissue Paper at the l JOURNAL office.Pike\u2019s big Christmas announcement appears on the second page.) Mr.Fred Drew is doing the flnish- ing in Mr.H.B.Tice\u2019s house.Mr.L.Byron Jenkins of Newport is the guest of bis brother for a few days.Mr.W.K.Baldwin of Baldwin's Mills was a business visitor in town Friday.Mr.and Mrs.J.D.McFadyen left today for a visit to Toronto, Hamilton and Lindsay, Ont.Mr.and Mrs.D.M.Goodwin of Sutton, Vt., are guests of Mr.W.W.Waterman through the holidays.Get your sleighs varnished and painted at Allard\u2019s Paint shop, P.J.Gagnon; General Painter, Rock Island.4stt Tbe make-up of the JOURNAL this week differs from the usual custom, local matter appearing on all \u2018inside\u2019 pages.Mr.William Holmes and family, from Way\u2019s Mills, have moved here and are occupying the Rev.A.Lee Holmes residence.Mr.Holmes is in charge of affairs for his brother-in- law, Mr.C.W.Holmes.Our lines of Gloves, Hosiery, Hand Bags, Purses, Ivory, Handkerchiefs rand Notions are all complete for Christmas trade.Call and see our goods before purchasing elsewhere.H.M.Hepworth, Derby Line, Vt.2 1916 Dominion Office and Pocket Diaries at the JOURNAL Office.If we have not what you want we can supply any kind or make of Diary by special order within three days.Make your selection in season for the New Year.A letter of thanks has been sent to Col.H.8.Haskell from the Mayor and Councillors of Rock Island for his kindnees in opening the Border Theatre to the public on the day Premier Gouin made inspection of the Sher- brooke-Derby Line road.The Colonel is always one of the first to help along 8 good cause, a fact which should be appreciated by the citizens.Word received here this morning is to the effect that Chas.H.Mansur of Winnipeg, formerly of this place, bas enlisted in the 106th Winnipeg Light Infantry for overseas service.This is the regiment in which his brother- in-law, Lieut.Ransome Ball, lost his life.As a matter of fact the regiment was almost annihilated, only some two hundred men being lett, but no body of soldiers ever showed greater gallantry, Mr.Mansur will not likely leave for the Old Land for some time yet.Adel Harper Pomroy, wife of Wm.Bishop of Barton, Vt., passed away at Brightlook Hospital, 8t.Johnsbury, Vt., Thursday morning at eleven o'clock, following an operation for a complication of diseases.Deceased was born in Stanstead, Aug.14th, 1892, and was of a bright, cheery disposition.The funeral took place at the home of her parents, Sunday afternoon at two o\u2019clock.Burial in Orys- tal Lake Cemetery.Beside her husband and parents she leaves two sisters, Mrs.L.LaFrance of Scotia, N.Y.; Mre.J.Fitzgerald of Boston, Mass.; four brothers, Charles and Leonard of Schenectady, N.Y.;\" Benjamin of Newport, Vt.; and William of Glastonbury, Conn.Mr.and Mrs.Kerr of Montreal arrived here Tuesday and are staying at the Derby Line Hotel.Mr.Kerr is connected with the Sailors Institute in Montreal and came here for a well- earned rest\u2014as well as to get away from the Obristmas \u2018\u2018craze,\u201d as he terms it.Mr.Kerr is a kindly, courteous, gentleman, who has no objection to making much of Christmas for the children, but who thinks it eilly for grown-ups to wear themselves out in the \u201cmad exchange.\u201d He believes the women are particularly afflicted, and a fow years ago adopted the plan of having a holiday in some quiet village at this season, to save Mrs.Kerr à lot of work and worry.From this it should not be presumed that Mr.Kerr is a selfish man.He is just the opposite, his life-work being for others.But he expressed the conviction that most of the articles over which women worked and worried were of no practical use\u2014and were not used.He thoroughly appreciated the work which is being done for the soldiers, and thought this was lessening the general exchange craze even in Montreal.Mr.and Mrs.Kerr came to Derby Line through the recommendation of a former young lady pupil at Stanstead Oollege.The Ool- lege is helping the villages in more than one way.TOWN TOPICS.Read Melloon\u2019s Christmas ad on the third page.This morning a friend at the Derby Line Hotel recived a letter written by Mise Elsie 8.Greig, on board the 8.8.Oarthaginian, and mailed at Glasgow, Scotland, Dec.20d.The latter portion of he letter told of being in the \u2018war zone! and of \u2018drills\u2019 and nervousness aboard ship.A banquet was tendered to Lieut.E.C.Irvine in the Oollege dining ball last night.The speaking which followed the dinner was of a serious na- tore and of a high order.Principal Trueman presided and the toasts were as follows: \u201cOur Flag,\u201d Rev.D.G.Ridout; \u201cOur Boys,\u201d Dr.J.0.Colby; \u2018Our Women,\u201d Dr.H.P.Stockwell and Dr.R.O.Ross; \u201cOur Guest,\u201d Principal Trueman, Rev.P.8.Dob- son, Mr.J.D.McFadyen, Mr.A.H.Martin.Capt.Fred Deeprose of the Cadet Corps, read an address and, on behalf of tbe Cadets, presented Lieutenant Irvine with a wriet watch.The adrees of Principal Trueman was particularly good, and to all Lieutenant Irvine made appropriate reply.On the previous Thursday, Lieutenant Irvine was presented with an army revolver and by the school as a whole.The presentation address was read by Miss Laura Davis, and brought forth a feeling response from the recipient.All the gentlemen teachers spoke at thie gathering.COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE.Let All Help to Give the Children a Happy Day.In this year of anxiety and sadness the people of the Thrée Villages have done much to lighten the burden of suffering humanity.The local Red Cross has been indefatigable in ite efforts and bas sent quantities of hospital supplies and comforts to our soldiers, and doubtless many a boy in khaki will bave a brighter Christmas day than be expected on account of his Christmas stocking from Stanstead.When one of our villages suffered almost irreparable loss by fire, the work of the Fire Relief Committee and practical sympathy of the seur- rounding country was invaluable.There seems no end to the resources of the community.We have done well, let us do better.In our anxiety about big things perhaps we are overlooking the little ones.This year the the children must not mies any of the joy of Christmas because their elders are worried and busy.This bappy time belongs to them.True thie isa year of sacrifices, but let the men and women of today bear it; there is enough responsibility in store for the men and women of tomorrow.In some homes this year the plans for Christmas celebrations have of necessity been small it any, with this in view, the example of many of the American towns has been followed and à community Christmas Tree has been planned for Christmas afternoon in the Lee Farm grounds, which have been lent for the occasion by the public spirited owner, Dr.Bail.A WINTFR PICNIC! The big tree is to be decorated by the Sherbrooke R.& P.Co.and hung with corpucopias.A huge bonfire in the meadow near the river will keep warm quantities of cocoa, and shiny currant buns.There will be Christmas carols and it is hoped Santa will bring every child a toy.Of course this depends on the treasure box, but we are hoping it will be filled.However, Santa Claus, and perhaps his dear little wite, will meet the children at the door of the Border Theatre directly after the free picture treat which is generously provided by the managemont every Christmas afternoon.From there all will go with Mr.and Mrs.Claus to Lee Farm to meet every one else and to wish each other a merry Obristmas.The management of the Border Theatre has made all this possible by arranging a Picture Benefit for the children, Friday night, Dec.17th, thus starting a working capital.It will not be enough, but will every one help oir- culate a few more dollars and cents through our villages by giving four hundred children a happy day?Every ohild from town and country is expected to be there; please help them to bave a good time at our first community Christmas tree.Any subscription, no matter how large or small, will be gratefully received by the committee if addressed to Mrs.0.Charles Mansur, Derby Line, Vt.Miss Teresa Walsh from Hunting- don has received, this year, a bonus for successful teaching in the Heath- ton school, Barnaton.GOOD NEWS FOR THE SUGAR MAKERS News that ought to cause every one with a sugar place to look over his outfit and be prepared to make every pound that it is possible for him to produce.coming season's crop at We will contract to take all your marketable sugar of the TEN CENTS A POUND This is the first time in the history of our busipess that we have been able to make such an offer, and and it looks mighty good for any man who is so fortunate as to have a sugar place on his farm.It does away with the scare that the tariff was to injure our sugar.industry, in fact, it is more than likely that the oid tariff will be in force before there is another pound of sugar made, Now What About The New Goods You Need ?It looks now as though the great problem for us will be to get out all the Monarch Sugar Tools our customers will want; we certainly will be unable to do so if the most of them wait until late before ordering.If you would like to contract your crop, let us know.If you want some of our goods, let us know.We would like to go and see every man, but ean't do it.Call us by \"phone 277-2, or write you at once.and we will take the matter up with MONARCH EVAPORATOR CO., or TRUE & BLANCHARD CO, - - NEWPORT, VT.[ = mil es bem ey us - JEN er \u2014 Kh si =\u2014 \u2014 WII Its remarkable variety $250, $300.ment sol R.C.PARSONS & JEWELERS AND OPTIC Rock Island, Que.:: :: EEG A Why not put a Victor-Victrola | in your home this Christmas?The musical instrument that every one can play; that every one can afford.Come in today and hear this wonderful instru- Derby Line, Vt.TT Ly 4 al | 4 This is a Victor-Victrola X, $78 of music and entertainment gives pleasure to every one, and its wonderful tone is a delight every day in the year.You surely don\u2019t want to be without a Victor- Victrola in your home; and you don't need to be for there's a Victor-Victrola to suit every purse\u2014 $15, $25, $40, $50, $75, $100, $150, $200, \"SON, IANS, OE \u2014 & FORMER 8S.W.C.STUDENT.Lieut.W.G.Craig of the 3rd Canadian Mounted Rifles, of Edmonton, Alberta, was one of the speakers at an open air recruiting meeting in Sherbrooke, Saturday evening.Lieut.Craig recently returned wounded from the front.He said he had heard, he went, he waw, and he felt.In explanation; he heard the call of duty.He went and did his duty.He saw the splendid bravery of Canadians at Ypres, Festubert, etc., and lastly he felt a piece of German lead in bis leg.He was anxious to return to actual duty, and would be returning in a few weeks.He mentioned one great tact viz, that although the large majority of so-called Canadians were really Old Country men with relatives in Britian, yet'they were so proud of the name Canadian that they ineisted on being called Canadians, which was à very high tribute to Qanada.He spoke as a Canadian, born in Compton, and said he was proud of the boys who were fighting as Canadians and adding to the laurels of Canada\u2019s fame.Lieut.Oraig\u2019s remarks were heartily cheered by the gathering, who appreciated a heart-to-heart talk from such a gallant young officer.Lieut.Oraig spent last Friday afternoon at Oarrollcroft.He was at Stan- stead College for two years about 1900, and is very fond of Stanstead.He and his brother John, who was also a student here, went into business at Olds, Alberta, with their uncle, Wm.Oralg, who married Miss McDowell of Derby Line.They helped to found Vermillion, Alta, now a place of 2000, and are really the best type of Empire- builders.HIS Week We are unloading a car of British Columbia Fir, d clear and kiln-dried stock, ; which we bought for cash.Direct shipment from the Coast enables us to quote attractive prices.If you are looking for anything in the way of Inside Sheathing or intend to fix an old ceiling you should eee this stock and get prices.Another car of that first-class Dimension to arrive the first of next week.! Three Villages Building Associa: tion.DERBY LINE.Mr.F.T.Oaswell has announced that he will be a candidate for senatorial honors from the north end of Orleans County the coming year.His excellent record for 1914 and 1915 In the lower house is ample proof of his fitness for the work of the state senate: he certainly reflected honor upon his town as its representative.He was zealous in bis\u2019 espousal of the many important acte at the session of the legislature, such as the Perry act, to give the people an opportunity to vote on prohibition next March, the new school law, and woman\u2019s suffrage, although defeated, had his unqualified support.Mr.Caswell\u2019's position on all public questions warrant the support of his town and county, regard less of their political faith, for he has shown himself the representative of the people, rather than any faction.His record in his home village and town, can but weld together, for bis support, those who have known him as a friend and neighbor for many years. And how much merrier would the Christmas be with more and better gifts to hand to father or Join Our Holiday Savings Fund Which Starts December 27 And be ready with a nice snug bank account when Christmas comes again.The plan is simple, easy and In Class 1, you pay 1 ct.the first week, 2 cts.the second week, 3 cts.the third week, and so on for 50 weeks until the last week you pay 50 cts.In Class 2, you pay 2 cts.the first week, 4 cts.the second week, 6 cts.- BEGIN MERRY CHRISTMAS NOW YOUR N gifts this year?EXT If you had started saving a few cents a week a year ago today, how much easier would it be to buy mother, sister or sweetheart, wife or daughter or to the little kiddies that want them most?the third week and so on for 50 weeks.You may reserve the payments if you desire to do so.reduce each week\u2019s payment until the last week calls for the smallest payment.Every member in the family may join\u2014your friends and neighbors are sure to join.The Fund Starts Monday, Dec.27.A Check for the amount of your The Orleans Trust satisfactory in every detail.Here it is: In Class 5, you pay 5 cts.the first week, 10 cts.the second week 15 cts.the third week and so on for 50 weeks.In Class 10 you pay 10 cts.each week for 50 weeks, Class 25 and Class 50 are also uniform weekly payments.By reserving the payments, you start with the highest weekly payment first instead of the lowest and PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE EVERY WEEK OR PAID IN ADVANCE.deposit will be mailed you on Dec, 15th, next.Come into the bank and let us tell you all about the plan.0., « Newport, Vt.\u20ac VERMONT ITEMS.The Philippines produce yearly 10,- 000,000 gallons of alcohol.The etate camp of the modern Woodmen of America will be held in Barre in May, 1916.Australia seems to have an inexhaustible supply of marble, which ie found there in many colore, in addition to pure white.Gov.Charles W.Gates, of Franklin will be among the speakers at the big International Rodd Congress to be held in Worcester, Mass., December 14-17.Henry King of East Oonoord, has taken the contract to haul to that station from West Lunenburg 350,000 feet of lumber and 3375 cords of pulp wood for a Whitefield, N, H., rm.Mrs.Mary Strong, of Burlington, has a German Bible of exceptional age.The book is one which was brought to this country from Germany by Mrs.Stroug\u2019s grandmother, Mrs.Judith Grosebeck, in the year 1709; it was printed, in German, in the year 1702.The villages of East Hardwick, Greensboro Bend, and Greensboro are to be lighted by electricity.The village of Hardwick has_purchased the pole line at East Hardwick and the contract for the construction of the additional lines needed has been awarded.Work will be completed in 80 days.The resignation of Albert E.Dubuc as president of the village of Winooski has been accepted by the board of trustees.Mr.Dubuc recently tooka position as bartender at the Oxford hotel, and according to the state laws, & man entering into thie business cannot hold any public office, state, town or village.Because he was unsucoeesful in disposing of his goods, George B.Gilette, a traveling salesman, attempted sul- olde at the Avenue house in St.Johns- bury.Mr.Gilette, who is only 23 years old, in a fit of despondenoy took a large dose of morphine and then several tablets of cocaine.The overdose is what saved his lite.His father came for him from Minneapolis, when notified of his act.John H.Senter, of Montpelier, has received a letter \u2018from his son, John H, Jr., fighting with a Canadian regiment in France, the letter bearing the date Nov.21.The only mention made of the fighting le a reference to the increased cold, but he says the troops .are well prepared for the winter with fur coats and rubber boots, Mr.Sen- ter early in the week, sent to his son a Obristmas package containing cigare, VERMONT ITEMS.Judge W.-B.Gilpin, of Westfleld, has sold 16 cows and a Guernsey bull for 8816.Women of Denmark will vote for the first time at a general election to be held in July, 1916.Mrs.Julia Dotey Morrill, who died recently at her home in Hontington, had reached the age of nearly 92 years.A man, said to be from Northfield, who had been for a week deer hunting in the Elmore woods with no success, started to return home and while on his way to Stowe sighted a doe and shot it from the stage.It is expected the state home for feeble-minded children in Brandon will be ready for ocoupancy the first of this week, the laying of the water main being nearly completed.About 20 children in all are expected to be transferred there from other institn- tions of the state.Before his removal to West Newton, Mass, Joseph B.Paige, formerly factory superintendent at the Fairbanks scale factory at St.Johnsbury was presented a gold watch and fob by the factory foremen.Mr.Paige now has a position with the Bennington Scale Co., with headquarters in Boston.Falling to secure bail of $1,000, Mrs.Lillian Robinson, of Oabot, who pleaded not guilty to a perjary obarge in Magistrate H.W.Scott\u2019s court at Barre, was committed to jail to await trial in Washington county court.Mrs.Robinson is charged with testity- ing falsely in a liquor proseoution.As Henry Hatch and Laurence Leonard, of Randolph, were hunting on the mountain near Brandon they came across a tree in which were bees.They found 70 pounds of honey and took it to Rochester where it is being strained and prepared for market.It will probably yield about 50 pounds after the process.A large deer seen every year by hunters on the Worcester mountain, who have tried in vain to shoot him, was seen a few days ago going at a rate which showed that he is still in good condition.The deer is known as \u2018Old Ephraim,\u201d and is estimated to welgh 500 pounds.His tracke are often seen.The deer is #0 heavy that his claws leave their marks in the soft ground.A deer of similar size seen every year on the main range of the Green mountains was reported last from the base of Mount Mansfield.He has 12 pointe and is known as old \u201cGreen Mountain,\u201d or \u201cOld Joe.\u201d It is thought that these deer may be of the original namber liberated in Rat- tobacco, nuts and candy.land county.T'S not a catalogue but a book of infor- mation\u2014 brim full $b ofvaluablemoney 3 saving facts for te the farmer.Re 3 It tells how to 54 construct fire-proof, Los weather-proof, ei wear-proofbuildings ES] and other farm im- ro provementsofindes- FRS tructable concrete\u2014 a the most economical RO 48] of all building Thi FSH.miaterials.1 d ug e, poy It is the same book that Boc k F © 4 CS has saved time, labor and KY oe) money for more than a 34 75,000 progressive Cana- at fae dian farmers, Let it save Bi Ka money for you.Clip the Coupon es fs below.Fill in Pid #4 Canada Cement pour me and Pt a ° = = Company Limited, address and fy Herd Builder, mail TO-DAY id MONT - * a CUT OUT AND MAIL CANADA CEMENT COMPANY LIMITED, Herald Building, Montreal.Genttemen ;-\u2014Plensa send me a free copy of 697 \u201cWhat the Farmer can do with Conorete 8 Name.Street and No City.LUMBER We are prepared to quote lowest prices on Dimension, Rough and Finished Lumber, either hard or soft_wood, in any quantity.Write Mansonville Lumber Co., MANSONVILLE, QUE.Blank Books at the Journal Office.VERMONT ITEMS.Master Fred Batchelder, of Plain- field, six years old, tapped a maple tree and served maple syrup for dinner a few days ago.Mrs.Armenia Richardson, aged 90 years, of 8t.Jobnsbury, died recently in the house where she had lived for the past 64 years.Her husband, Stephen Richardson, died 46 years ago, and for 30 years she managed the large farm alone.She was the last of a family of nine children and her old age was marked by remarkable mental accuracy and ability.She Is survived by a son, Farette E.Richardson.L.J.Roberts has sold his mill and dam on Little river, four miles from Waterbury village, to Craig E.Hunt- ingale, of New York city, who it ls understood, will develop the property for generating electricity.There is sald to be opportunity to generate 750 borse power.The mill formerly was the property of Mr.Robert and Geo.W.Randall, and Mr.Randall sold to his partners for a price said to have been $8,000.The price just paid was $20,000.Wolcott Ratlway Station Burned.The railway station at Wolcott was burned Wednesday evening, December 8.The fire was first seen coming through the roof near the chimney and is supposed to have originated in the boiler room.Agent Bickford bad closed the station about an hour before the blaze was discovered.The station is at one side of the village.Help arrived as soon as possible but not in time to save any of the records.° Several freight cars standing on a near-by side track were moved by band out of harm\u2019s way.A passenger coach has been provided for a station.The trains were able to pass through a siding without any delay.State Receives Anti-Toxin.A large amount of diptheria antitoxin has been received by Dr, O.F.Dalton, secretary of the state board of health.The consignment was the first to be received from the Lederle Anti-Toxin Co.of New York under the new contract made between that company and the state.The anti-toxin will be given out directly from the state laboratory and from 68 sub-stations, located in var- fous parts of the state, while before it was sent direct from the laboratory.This method ls expected to effect a considerable saving to the state in the cost of the compound.[TE [ve the preacher.\u2019 VERMONT ITEMS.Word has been received in St.Johnsbury of the death of Daniel P.Celley, of 8t.Johnsbury who died recently at the National Soldiers\u2019 home at Hampton, Va.Mr.Celley was a prominent Grand Army man and past commander of Uhamberlain\u2018Post.He is eurvived by a son, C.: A.Celley, of Lyndon.The body was brought to 8t.Johnsbury for burial, True Bill Against Harlow Hatch.The grand jury for Caledonia county has completed ita labors and reported one true bill, Harlow Hatch was indicted for manslaughter in connection with the shooting of Sumner G.Brown, July 18.The shooting oc- carred Sunday evening in Hatch\u2019s pool room at St.Johnsbury after the two men returned from an automobile ride.They were alone in the room at the time and the State has been unable to establish a motive.The indictment for manslaughter was generally expected.Hatch, who will be tried at the present term of court has retained Simonds, Searles, and Graves, of St.Johnsbury, and the State will be represented by State's attorney N.A.Norton of Lyndonville and Atty.-Gen.H.G.Barber of Brattleboro.PLEASANT HEIGHTS.In spite of the bad roads Rev.Mr, Sykes was able to attend to his service here on Sunday.The propercy known as the old Eb.Peebles farm was recently purchased by Mr.O.Hure of this vicinity.Misses Goldie, Leona and Leath Wells were at Pleasant Heights on Sanday.Mr.and Mrs.R.Allen were recent guests of Mise Pearl Bissell.Mr.and Mrs.A.A.Bachelder of Barnston visited their parents here on Wednesday and Thursday.A few from here attended the'funeral of Mr, Bert Ohamberlain at Magog on Saturday.Mrs.W.Abbott called on friends in this vicinity on Wednesday.Mr.A.Boright made bis annual trip through here on Saturday and took dinner with Mrs.W.Bachelder.Mr.and Mre.D.Wells were at Fitoh Bay on Sunday.BROWN'S HILL.The regular fortnightly service at the schoolhouse will be held next Sunday, at the conclusion of which the communion of the Lord\u2019s Sapper will be served.Mr.F.J.Malsard will mm rant FOR KIDNEYS Why They're Sold Wares, May igh, 1912.\u201cIn the autumn of 1911, I suffered with & continual pain in the back.As a druggist, I tried various remedies without any apparent results.Having sold GIN PILLS for à num- of years, I thought thers must be good in them, otherwise the sales.would not increase so fast.I gave them a fair trial and the results I find to be good.\u201d GEO.E.ROGERS, soc.a box or 6 boxes for $2.50, at all drug stores.Free sample sent if you write the a National Drug & Chemical Co.of Canada, Limited, Toronto.CHANNELL'S GARAGE Automobile and Bicycle repair work carefully and skilifully done.Ford oars a specialty.Personal attention given to all orders.Automobile Accessories, Bicycle Repairs and Sundries.Dunlop tion Tread TIRES, also Inner Tubes and Smooth TIRES.Agent for Fairbanks-Morse Gasoline Engines, ynamos, Private Electric Lighting Plants, and Pumping Outfits.Fairbanks -Morse En- nes give greater satisfaction and leas tronble an any others.The one h.p.Fairbanks Morse engines the most satisfactory power known for cream separators.New price only 48.00; 2 h.p.$100, 8 h.p 8180.Call or write or catalogue, prices and terms.Satisfaction guaranteed.E.W.CHANNELL, Stanstead,Que.FOR SALE.180 ACRE FARM, with frontage op \u2018the most beautiful section of Lake Mem- ppremagog.On main road, three miles from orgeville, only a few rods from schoal.Good farm buildings, summer cottage on lake.gravel beach and varied ehore.Two sugar Races with modern equipment for 800 trees land, free from stone, all machine work For particulars apply to G.A, Boynton, R.M D.1, Georgeville, Que.[3:0 U.8.Depository.Organized 1875 The National Bank NEWPORT, VT Capital, = = = $100,000.Surplus and Profit, - 41,000.845,000.Deposits, - - - Æ.LANE, President, J.E.MCCARTEN, Cashier, EARL L.BROWN, Asst.Oashier PER CENT PAID ON SAVINGS DEPOSITS Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent $38.00, $5.00, $10.00 per year We cordially invite new business connections.SAFETY FIRST E.H.MARTEL, PAINTER AND PAPER HANGER Old Furniture made GOOD as NEW Satisfaction guaranteed.Moderate prices.Holmes Block, - Rock Island Que.WANTED ROW Reliable salesman to act an agent in Stanstead County Pay Weekly Outfit FREE, exclusive territory\u201dand money making specialties.Our agencies are the best in the business for we sell the highest grade of stock at most reasonable prices and guarantee deliveries in first-class condition.Nursery stock is selling well this year and good money can be made in this district.For particulars write Bales Manager, PELHAM NURSERY CO.=.a Ont.Water Works, Water Power, Patent Solicitor, Surveying, - Bell phone 849, People\u2019s phone.WILLIAM M.HASELTON Successor to Haselton Bros.Established 1806 Monuments, Headstones, Building Material, Marble and Granite.Wholesale and Retail.Workmanship the best.Prices reasonable.Beebe Junction, Que.Beebe Plain, Vt.FIRST-CLASS WORK BEABONABLY GUARANTEED PRICES LUMBER I am prepared to make prompt delivery of rough and finished Building Lumber, in any quantity, at any point in this section.Boards, Shingles, 2x4 and 2x6 Joists.H.W.DEMICK, Holland, Vt.P.O.Address, R.D.1, Derby, Vt.ORPHANS HOME WORK.Mrs.Luther Casa, Old Tims Resident of This Place Oonnected with Indians Institution.Some of our older readers will remember Mrs, Luther Oass, whose husband was an old time Rock Islpnd merchant, and who migrated to Indiana years ago, engaging in retail trade in Mishawaka.Mrs.Uses has for some time been a directress of the Orphans\u2019 home in that city, an ineti- tution in whioh she is deeply interested, and to which she is devoting considerable time and thought.The following extracts from Mishawaka papers, handed the JOURNAL recently by a subscriber and friend, throw interesting sidelights upon the work of the institution which is very dear to Mrs.Cass: GIRL'S HEROIC WORK AT FIRE.A little girl in a white nightie etand- ing in a lurid glow on the threshold of a blazing room, embracing a huge brass fire extinguisher and calmly pumping water on the flames that licked walls and ceiling, is the most vivid picture that remains in the minds ot those who went through the Orphans\u2019 home fire last Wednesday night.Owing to the clear headedness and courage of.this little girl the fire was out by the time the department arrived from Mishawaka and much damage to the home was prevented, Under ordinary circumstances ehe could not lift the heavy metal tank, but with the strength born of excitement she lifted it from the wall where it hung near the door of the burning room, turned it upside down and sent the chemical flying into the flames.Having exhausted the uvontents of one tank she grabbed another from the hande of someone else and with the aid of the janitor who by this time had got a hoee attached some place, extinguished the last flames.She didn\u2019t collapse then, but stooped down and picked up the blanket which she had dropped in the scurry, gathered it about herself and proceeded downstairs to the kitchen, where the older girls bad assembled.\u201cHow did you know how to work it?\u201d\u2019 a dozen voices demanded.\u201cOb, I just happened to read the directions once,\u201d she replied, \u201cand they said to turn it upside down, and that\u2019s what I.did.\u201d Although this.incident of the fire stands out with particular vividness, there were many others who showed heroism on the part of children and attendants\u2014indeed, every child at the bome is today a hero or a heroine, it for nothing else than obeying orders.The fire broke out\u2014how, is not known\u2014in the playroom beside the girls\u2019 nursery and just across the hall from the girls\u2019 dormitory.The crackle of the flames awakened the secretary sleeping on the same corridor.She ran from her room to that of the superintendent, where with one band she rang the fire gong for the building and with the other held the telephone receiver as she put in the call for the fire department.By the time she hungup the receiver and turned around there were only four or five children scurrying down the hall to the fire escape.All the rest of the 84 were already out.The building was cleared in three minutes and all those children had been wakened from sound sleep.There was no unnecessary sound, no yelling, no confusion.One.little boy who had been placed in the home only the day before and knew nothing of the fire drills that had prepared the other children for the emergency, began to cry.Suddenly a hand was clapped over his mouth, and one of the older boys hissed in his ear, \u2018Shut up.Don\u2019t you know you'll scare.the kids,\u201d and there wasn\u2019t another whimper., .Although the children had been given many fire drills in\u201d day time, they had never had one at night, but they had often been told that should they be called out at night they should grab a blanket, get in line and to the fire escape as quickly and quietly as possible.And so they did.There was no panic, not even thoughtiessness.The big boys carried the little boysand the big girls carried the Iliitle girls and turn by turn slid down through the big black tube.Only some of the attendants bhesi- tated at this perilous undertaking, but the cbildren urged them on.One woman, thinking that she would drop straight down instead of sliding round and round the tower, refused to go until a little boy, weighing about one- fourth as muoh as herself, said, \u201cHere you sit down and take hold of my foot snd we'll go down together.\u201d And she did, as though that tiny foot could stay a too hasty flight, Another attendant, having reached the fire escape, turned and ran back to recover her false teeth and her glasses.The last children to leave the building were three little girls, one of whom is a cripple.The other two had stayed back to see that she got down safely and she bung back because she thought that it any one had to be lost, life meant less to her than to any of the others.But she got down alright, one of her companions descending \u2018 first and catching ber at the bottom.Once dowa, the children, barefooted and in their nighties, ran\u2018 the length of the butldipg and through a sinder-paved yard to the schoolbouse where under the calming influence of their teachers they waited the signal to returd.Sothe of the older girls and boys who had been told to go to the kitchen when the extent of the fire was determined, made coffee for every one after the first excitement had died down, One little boy stood bravely to his post, going back time and time to the building when it was thought that some one had been forgotten.He had helped to waken the sleepier ones, one lad in particular, whom he had to knock down and kick betore the sleeper showed any signs of coming to.Every man or woman attendant, too, stood to his or her post, putting the welfare of the children first.Much oredit is due to the secretary who discovered the fire, her levelheaded and prompt action having without doubt averted what might have been-a great disaster.Persistent fire drilling under the direction of the superintendent certainly justified itself.The children grew something like two feet over night.The fire was their great adventure and they went through it like little men and women.Their conduct might well serve asa lesson to other boys and girls.A remark dropped by one little girl the next day, is expressive of the mood in which the children are viewing the experience.\u2018Our teacher asked us yesterday,\u201d she was overheard saying, \u2018\u2018the meaning of the word \u2018emergency.\u2019 I guess we know now.\u201d ORPHAN HOME BOYS OFF FOR BIG CAMP, \u201cOff for the Woods,\u201d was the cry at the Mishawaka Orphans\u2019 home Monday evening as 50 orphan boys started to hike to the Oliver woods, two and a haif miles northeast of the city for the second annual 10 days outing.The equipment required five wagons and included 15 large tents, cooking uteu- sils, bedding, etc.More equipment was taken out at noon today and camp was struck in an ideal spot in the woods.Miss Viola Ewers and Mrs.Ella Girard from the home are in charge of the camp and men from the home go out at night.Last year's camp was a great success and the boys could scarcely wait until the outing this year.The boys enjoy hikes, baseball, athletic games, etc., and when night comes they are ready for a good re- freehing sleep and ready to arise at the bugle call at 8 o\u2019clock, W.I.Ransberger, of South Bend, last year donated two large tents and the Order of Owls this year gave the home two large tente for camp purposes.The Boy Scouts of Mishawaka loaned the rest of the tents to the boys.The camp scheme is in its infancy as far as the Orphans\u2019 home is concerned and will be enlarged upon year by year.It is hoped next year that a camp will be established for the girls.Visitors are always weloome at the camp.CRYSTAL LAKE.On Dec.4th Mr, Getty had the misfortune to sever his left thumb and forefinger at the second joint but seems to be comfortable at this writ- ng.Merlin 8.Drew from Derby was at his home, Orystal Lake farm, Dec.8rd where he hae a position in the Rand Drill shop.L.A.Drew spent Saturday and Sunday with bis parents, Mr.and Mrs.A.1H.Drew.Mre.Homer Drew and daughter Iona were at Magog last week, as were also Mr.and Mrs.D.A.Hamilton.Mr.Curtis Stoliker spent à few days recently at Oherry River.Road Overseer Pelkie has several men building & snow fence on the old echoolhouse hill.Mesers.Raymond and Dunoalfe of Suanastead were callers at L.A.Drew's recently.Mrs.Dell Hamilton spent Saturday and Sunday at Beebe.Mr.Aaron Oloagh of Ayer's Oliff was in the place recently to make settlement for the lumber cut by his choppers on L.Drew\u2019s lumber lot across Crystal Lake.Miss Madelyn Rider visited Marion Wade at W.E.West\u2019s last week, - Mesars.West and Drew drew white ash stock to Smith\u2019s Mills to fill a oar for Boright & Getty, Friday and Saturday.Mr, D.A.Hamilton and daughter visited bis sister, Mrs.L.A.Drew, Sonday.Miss Beulah was feeling a little better, so was able to ride out.Mr.Homer Drew was at Ayer's Oliff Saturday.Mr.and Mrs.T.Kest and two youngest children visited their daogh- ter, Mrs.Lee Gustin, Brown\u2019s Hill, Sunday.Messrs.Stilman and Léb Keet were at their father\u2019s, T.W.Keet\u2019s, Sunday.and 4th, before going to Sherbrooke, |.| EEE EEE EEE EEE == EE e110 CLEMENT & CO.We have our store in full HOLIDAY DRESS.Christmas Goods are here and in their place for the GIFT SEEKER.Our store may be new to you, COME IN and LOOK ABOUT.OUR CHILDREN\u2019S DEPARTMENT We have everything to please the heart of a child.TOYS, GAMES, SLEDS, DOLLS and hundreds of items you need to see for your child\u2019s stocking.We have a good PLUMP TON OF CANDY TRY OUR RIBBON MIXTURE.CLOTHING For Men, Boys and Children Splendid line of TWEEDS and OUR LADIES\u2019 DEPARTMENT.Is in charge of a competent saleslady and we make every effort possible to have this stock of furnishings up-to- the-minute, The FURS in this department will interest you.DRESS FABRICS in large variety of styles, quality and values.We have a large variety of TABLE LINENS.HANDKERCHIEFS ; special prices in LINEN; SWEATERS for the Mother and Daughters of the family.We have an elegant line of Women\u2019s and Children\u2019s Hose, Gloves, Mittens and a general stock of Knit Novelties.=== SERGES in Suits, and our lines of .OVERCOATS are just what will suit Don\u2019t overlook our GROCERY lj you if in need.Our stock of MEN\u2019S DEPARTMENT.Coffee, Tea, Spices, ~ FURNISHINGS is complete, consist- Greenand Dried Fruit, Canned Goods, ing of every item for a Nan or Boy's Cheese Butter, Eggs, and a complete ] = Wardrobe\u2014 Hats, Caps, Shoes, Slip- stock of these goods.There are a Gl Mitt Skirts.Col thousand items we cannot mention pers, loves, ens, Ti8, LOI that we have in stock.Our Service, lars, Ties, Hose, Underwear, Rain we endeavor to have prompt and Coats, Umbrellas, Work Clothes and obliging; kindly give us a chance at Il Footwear.your memorandum.CLEMENT & GO.5 ROCK ISLAND, + :: QUEBEC 2 Bf aE eee eee EI ee ss I= =a0 Keep Fire From Spreading The Stanstead Fire could not have reaped its harvest of destruction if the threatened buildings had had fireproof walls and roofs.There would have been no fire of any consequence at all if the first building \u2014in which the fire started \u2014had been built with ABESTOS-ASBESTOSLATE FLAME -PROOF BUILDING BOARD ASBESTOS SHINGLES The first flames would have been confined, and retarded for long enough to give willing volunteers a chance to put them out.Or, even if the first building, not being so protected, had gone, others, roofed with fireproof Asbestoslate, would have resisted the further progress of the flames, and kept them from causing such widespread destruction.Protect your buildings from future fires, by building partitions of Linabestos, roofs of Asbes- < toslate, and outer walls of Asbestos Sheathing.Prices and full particulars from J.M.DESCHENES, Contractors\u2019 Agent, ST.FRANCIS 8T., SHERBROOKE, QUERBEO Or Write To , THE ASBESTOS MANUFACTURING 00., LTD., MONTREAR, MANUFACTURERS vom 216 wu ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS DIARIES PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS so alendar 3 Aine\" |IORLGY tn tt th lar, late a wok JOURNAL OFFICE Actual cost of construction guaranteed within ten per cent of estimates.CHURCH STREET Begin right before erecting a building of any kind.Rock Island, - Quebec ay)) TON S.HASELTON, - BEEBE, QUE. The Stanstead Journal.PUBLISHEL SVRRY TAURSDAY BY THE JOURNAL PRINTING 00.Rook Island.Que.SEVEN QUEBEC CITIES HAVE VOTED NO-LICENSE.As a result of the probibition victory at Three Rivers, where the polis closed December 4tb, with a \u2018\u2018dry\u201d\u2019 majority of 461, there are now eight One year (advance payment) 41.00 cities ia Quebec that have adopted L paid in six months, 136 | Bellam to louk after the collection ot overdue acconnte, and those wo are interested will kindly take notice and ar- + range for settiemen: ©.GILFILLAN, M.D.Beebe Plain, Que., Nos æ, lvib.\u201cot DERBY LINE, ag VERMONT J - EE The Caswell & O'Rourke Store Co.GENERAL STORE AND FURNITURE ANNEX The selection of gifts for your friends can be made easy at this store.Useful gifts in Purniture, at Low Prices.Brass finished Beds at $10.00.Dining Tables, Chairs, etc, all new this season.A Rug makes a fine pres- ie ood selection bere.Children\u2019s Furniture, Tables, Desks, Chairs, Baby Sleighs, Sleds, Card Tables, Children's Go-Carts 50c.up.Many Useful Gifts that have value in our Hardware Department.Carpenter\u2019s Tools for Boys, Flash Lights.Razors, Safety Razors, Skates, Boy Scout Axes, Boys' Chopping Axes BOc., Carpet Sweepers, Ingersoll Watches, Cutlery, Knives, ou e Silverware, Pocket Knives, Shears, Carving Sets, Oil Heaters, Meat oppers.Worth-while Christmas Gifts Electric Lamps, some very fine Lamps just in for the Holiday trade; all wired up, priced $1.98 to $7.50, the best prices on quality lamp \u2018you have had in this town.Electric Irons, 26 and 40 Watt Tungsten amps, standard goods at 25¢.each.- ' Buy father and the boys a pair of WALK-OVER SHOES, a pair of Slippers, a Fur Robe, a Good Fur Coat for men at last year's prices, $17.50 to $30.00.Some Cold-weather Suggestions Men's Gray Sweaters, all sizes at 5Oc.Hose for 5Oc., regular 25c, value.25 dozen Men's All-wool Campton Stockings at 5Oc., the kind mother knits.A Man's Fleece-lined Union Suit at 88c.Four-Buckle Overshoes at $1.98, men\u2019s sizes, : Men's Fancy and Flannel Shirts, Nightrobes, Gloves, Caps, Mackinaws, Rain Coats, and a whale of a stock of \u201cBALL BAND\u201d Mishawaka Footwear, for children, boys and men.The best ever, and no higher in price then the imitations, A Basement of Glassware, Crockery and and House Furnishings that Jou can select sensible presents from.New Glassware, Baskets, a table of 0e.Crockery Close-outs.Christmas Groceries We will have some good values for you.3 cans of good Corn or Peas for .25c 1 pkg.of Seeded Raisins for 10c 3 pairs of Black Cashmere 3 Ibs.of New French Walnuts for 50c 2 Ibs.of New Peanut Butter for 25c 1 1b.Avondale Coffee for 25c 2 lbs.Broken Candy for 25c 3 lbs.of 40c.Tea for $1.00 Pork per lb.12%c NEW FIGS, DATES, ORANGES, GRAPE FRUIT.Our New Refrigerator is ready with New Cheese, Bacon, Squire's Sausage, Hams, D.Beef, Storage Eggs, all good, at 32c.PROMPT SERVICE.DUTIES PAID WHEN DESIRED.TELEPHONE YOUR ORDERS.° Caswell & O'Rourke Store Co.The Quebec Bank Established 1818\u201497th Year in Business Authorized Capital, 85,000,000 Paid-up Capital and Reserve $4,043,275 BANKING BY MAIL Business of all kinds can be transacted in this manner, and will receive prompt attention.SAVINGS DEPARTMENT AT EVERY BRANCH Joint Accounts may be opened in the name of two persons; in case of death balance payable to survivor.Agencysat Fitch Bay,\"Quebec.Open Thursday of each week.ROCK ISLAND BRANCH E.6.BETHEL, Accountant A.C.MoPHEE, Manager Di LET US REBUILD YOUR HOME DON'T BE SATISFIED WITH POOR WORK .GET THE BEST! WITH OUR ORGANIZATION AND EQUIPMENT WE CAN GIVE IT TO YOU.LOOMIS-DAKIN, LIMITED SHERBROOKE, QUE.GENERAL CONTRACTORS BUTTERFIELD CO0.'S NEW BUILDINGS, ROCK ISLAND.=\" Bees ss EN ABOUY OUR NEIGHBORS.Lance-Corp.Owen Byrne of Sherbrooke has been killed in action.Itis annonnoed from Ottawa that | the minister of militia has ander consideration the the issue of a badge or button to be worn by those who have offered their services and been rejected.Recruiting organizations have asked for such a badge in order that the \u201cshripkers\u2019 may be recognized.At the Sherbrdoke meeting of the E.T Aesoctated Boards of Trade A.A.Woodman of Coaticook moved a vote of appreciation of the action ot the Minister of Custome for changes already made in the regulations affecting international motor travel and requesting that the servige at the -prin- cipal ports be made continuous and that Sunday fees be abolisbed.The resolution was seconded by Mr.Whit- comb and unanimously adopted.The ports of Rock Island and Stanhope were particularly mentioned by Mr.Woodman.These are the two ports which chiefly concern this district.The Hessian Fly in the West, The Hessian fly is well-known to farmers as a serious pest of cereal crops; during the present season it has caused the loss of millions of bushels in the United States.In Western Canada its depredations fortunately have not attained the extent experienced in other regious of the continent, and in order to be able to advise the farmers in the Western Provinces, the Entomological Branch of the Dominion Department of Agriculture have investigated this insect.The results of this investigation, which was conducted by Mr.Norman Criddle for several years, have now been published by the Department in Entomological Bulletin No.11, in order to enable farmers to recognize the injury of the insect in its incipient stages, and, being thus forewarned, they will be in a position to prevent losses that are liable to occur where the insect is present, as control methods are also described.In addition, the Western wheat stem maggot has been studied and described.This is a native insect that has turned its attention from native to cultivated asses, on which it can become a serious pest.Its habits, life-history, and the means of control are fully described in the same bulletin, which is entitled \u201cThe Hessian Fly and the Western Wheat Stem Sawfly in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta.\u201d A Remarkable Boundary.The demarcation of the Alaska- Canada boundary from the St.Elias range straight north along the 141st meridian to the Arctic Ocean has been in progress since 1907, and is reported to have just been completed.This undertaking was notable for several reasons.No other modern boundary demarcation bas extended into such bigh latitudes, and few boundaries of equal length anywhere in the world, are so straight.The line follows the meridian without the slightest deviation, regardless of mountains, swamps, and forests.\u2018Wherever the boundary passes through timber and brush a 20ft.clearing has been made.Monuments have been set up along the entire line, at points visible from each other, generally at distances of three or four miles.At important points these monuments are 5ft.shafts of aluminium bronze, weighing 300M., set in 2,000Ib.of concrete.The boundary is 600 miles long, and is marked by about 200 monuments.Barbarous Canada.The following item from The Fatherland, a rabid pro-German paper published in New York, will serve to advise Canadiais just what Germans believe has been going on in this peaceful Dominion: \u201cIn all Canadian towns and countrysides from British Columbia to Quebec the Canuck ran riot and typified himself with brutal Cossack deeds.He burned houses, plundered shops and stoned unoffending men, women, and children in city streets and country roads.No one deterred him.German, Austrian, and Hungarian men and women were dragged from their homes and slaughtered in the open.Native-born sons who defended foreign-born parents were slain, the daughters were brutalized by the mob,\u201d THE ESKIMO CURLEW.Remarkable