The Stanstead journal, 20 décembre 1917, jeudi 20 décembre 1917

[" The Stanstead Journal.VOL.LXXII\u2014No.52 A.W.BuLLOCK, Georgeville A Few Specials for One Week Only.Men\u2019s Wool Sweaters Regular 83.00 Our price $1.95 Boys\u2019 Sweaters Regular .75 «6 .60 Men\u2019s Felts Regular 2.25 ot 200 Men\u2019s All Wool Pontiacs Regular 2.00 te 1.76 Men\u2019s Pontiacs Regular 1.25 \u201c 1.00 Men\u2019s Leather Mittens, wool-lined Regular 1.75 Our price 1.25 Printe, all patterns, per ya.Regular .20 .16 Men\u2019s All Wool Pants Regular 6.00 se 4.95 Men?\u2018\u2018Fit- Rite\u201d Suits Regular $20.00 & 25.00 * 15.00 Standard Sewing Machine, drop head, golden oak, regular price $42.00, our price this week only $29.00.per Jb.Fine new Labrador Salmon, salted 8.15 Fine new Gaspé Cod, salted 15 California \u201cSun-Maid\u201d Raisins .18 Candied Peel 25 Finnan Haddies 20 Tripe .20 Tomatoes, Peas, Corn, etc., per can .17 Oysters, per quart 75 Purity and Five Roses Flour per bag 8.75 Tobacco, all kinds, 3 cute 25 New Confectionery, all kinds 25c.to 50c.Ib.New Walnuts, Brazil nuts, Peanuts, Oranges, etc.Drugs and Medicines, Toilet Articles, etc.Watch Our List for Low Prices, A.W.BULLOCK, Georgeville TOWN TOPICS.Over thirty wrist watches to pick from at Stewart\u2019s.W.M.Pike & Son have a half page Christmas message in this paper.Capt.R.O.Ross, M.D., was home from Montreal to vote on Monday.Remember the Old Silver week January 7th to 14th.49w2 Mre.O.Cargill is moving from the Waldron block to Holland for the winter.Gentlemen\u2019s furnishings.The best stock in town; all the novelties in this line.Clement Bros.Don\u2019t fail to see \u201cA Daughter of the Gods\u201d at the Border Theatre Monday and Tuesday, Dec.24th and 25th.Mr.apd Mrs.A.J.Mallard of Massa- wippl were guests of relatives and friends in town Monday and Tuesday.Mr.and Mrs.Elmore Powers spent the week-end at the home of Mr.and Mrs.F.E.Powers, parents of the former.John L.Heath, who hae lately been at the Union Twist Drill plant in Athol, Mass., to learn & new method of tempering, returned to Rock Island Saturday evening, The unseasonable weather covers a very large area.Western Kansas residents who have relatives in the villages, write of 25 degrees below sero, à condition never known by the oldest resident.Solon Gray went to Albany, Vt., last week for a sugar-making equipment which will be installed in his sugar place on the Cowles farm.Evidently farmers intend to produce all the sugar they can this epring.The labor problem is a very serious handicap.Rev.P.8.Dobson is severing his connection with Stanstead College to enter the service of the Military Y.M.O.A.in the West, possibly at Regina.Mr.Dobson left Tuesday for Toronto to consult with the headquarters staff.He bas already been accepted for the service.James Young returned to Lowell, Mase., yesterday.Mr.Young is nearly 82, and told the JOURNAL yesterday that he had remained over since nomination to vote for the Government candidate, stating that in his long life he had always voted Conservative, except in the case of one Provincial election, when be had supported P.A.Bissonnet because he was an old neighbor.But Mr.Young was not the oldest elector at Stanstead Plain.L.T.Merriman and A.B.Frost, both in the vicinity of 86, were among the Government snpporters.Stanstead Plain has been regarded as the most redoubtable Conservative stronghold in the county.The late Hon.C.C.Colby certainly left his impress there.The old-time majorities, however, have been declining of late years, owing, perhaps, more to changing population than to changing political ideas and ideals.The Government majority at Stan- stead Plain Monday was 38; at the committee meeting Sunday, Dec.9th it was estimated at 80, In 1911 the Ooneervative majority was 75.ROCK ISLAND, (STANSTEAD) P.Q., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1917.TOWN TOPICS.Read Pike's Obristmas ad on third page.T.Sheafe Haskell is ill at the home of bis motber.Linens for the bed, table, bathroom and kitchen at Clement Bros.Charles R.Counter went to Hard- wick and Walden, Vt., Monday.Principal Trueman left on Monday for his old home in New Brunswick.For rent\u2014Two eix-room flats in the Waldron block.Dr.G.F.Waldron.Remember the Old Silver week January 7th to 14th.49w2 The Derby Line echools closed Friday for a holiday vacation of three weeks.Mies Iva M.Crowe was a week-end guest of relatives and friends at West Derby and Newport.You'll be sorry if you don\u2019t see \u2018A Daughter of the Gods,\u201d Dec.24th and 25th, at the Border Theatre, Mrs.Jean M.Holding and Miss Marguerite Holding left today for Montreal, where they will spend the holidays.Harrison E.Paine, works manager at the Butterfield plant, was called to Fairlee, Vt., Saturday, by the serious illness of hie father.Old Silver Week, Jan.7th to 14th, benefit of Canadian Red Cross.Contributions of any articles of old silver of melting value are solicited.We thought of the children in our Christmas buying.We have a fine assortment of toys, and the war has heen easy on the prices of the Clement Bros.Mr.and Mrs.H.E.Paine\u2019s little daughter was quite ill Saturday from lead poisoning obtained from drinking water running through the new lead pipe.The child is better.I have on sale, the beautiful fancy work of the Woman\u2019s Exchange.Any of this work is suitable for Christmas gifts.Eva A.Dupuis, Gilmore Block, Derby Line.50w1 Returns show that one person out of every ten in Canada bought Victory Bonds.Rock Island\u2019a record was almost one in three, or a little over three times tbe record for the whole Dominion.You cannot afford to buy good jewelry and have it poorly engraved.By buying from Stewart, The Jeweler, you will receive first-class hand engraving, free of charge, and a guarantee with each article.On the evening of December 15th Mr.and Mrs.F.E.Powers gave s supper in honor of the christening of their grandson, Raymond Stewart, son of Mr.and Mrs.John Greenwood.The christening bow! was held by his aunt Ethna, and four generations were present.This week Mrs.Harry F.Farrow received from her husband the photograph of an army mule from whose head a 30-ounce shell timer had been taken after the Somme advance.In the picture stands a Canadian soldier holding the mule with hie right hand and the timer in his left.The mule did not look as though he intended to quit fighting before he has to.Through the holidays we shall carry a very full stock of western and native beef, native veal and lamb, ham, bacon, sausage, gosling and chickens.We are receiving sea fish twice a week\u2014halibut, cod, haddock, cuek, salmon and mackerel, and we carry Providence River oysters, large, white and sweet.Charles Marois & Son, Library Square, Derby Line.48w2 There will be special Christmas services at the Congregational Church on Sunday at 10.30 a.m.Sermon, \u201cThe Glory of the Commonplace;\u2019\u201d 7 p.m., \u201cThe Message of Le Rolle\u2019s picture ot the Nativity.\u201d Christmas music by the choir morning and evening.Soloists, Mrs.C.W.Wells, soprano; Mrs.Homer Corliss, contralto.There will be an open session of the Sunday School at the close of the morning service.Programme of music and Christmas songs.Offering for Armenian and Syrian Relief.At a meeting held at the rooms of the Men's Association the first of the week, a hockey association was formed.E.W, Cbannell was elected manager; Leewood Laberee, captain, and Willard Jenkins, secretary-treas- urer.The following entertainment committee was elected: Earl Mather.son, Gordon Doyle, Peter Lacasse and Jobn Proulx.The committee have secured the Border Theatre for the evening of January 2, and the young ladies, who are friends of the members, are selling 700 tickets for this entertainment.A 82.50 gold piece is the prize that goes to the one selling the greatest number.A dance will soon be given at the town hall to aid the project.TOWN TOPICS.Read Gilman & Oo.\u2019s ad on the second page.Mre.D.H.Pike is seriously ill and is being cared.for by Nurse Brock.A full live of ladies\u2019 furnishing goods for Christmas gifts at Clement Bros.C.B.Libby, iceman, had the mie- fortune to lose a valuable horse last week.Mrs.D.W.Davia has returned from a visit to ber son, Winthrop Harding, in Chicago.Mr.and Mrs.Benjamin P.Ball left tor California the 11th of December to spend the winter.A card from Nelson Smith to hie parents, Mr.and Mrs.H.H.Smith, indicates that he has already eailed for overseas.Thomas H.Craig, the \u2018trouble man\u201d of the parent plant of the Union Twist Drill Co., in Athol, Maes., spent the past week here.A daughter was born to Mr.and Mrs.Harold Miller (nee Isabel Burnett) Tueeday.Grandpa Charles W.Burnett seems to be unusually happy.The service in Christ Church, 8tan- stead, will be beld on Christmas day at 11 a.m.with the celebration of the Holy Communion.The offering for the relief of the Belgians.Elmer J.Goddard, an expert twist drill straightener from the Union Twist Drill works, Athol, Maes., is spending a few days at the local plant, giving instructions in the art.The snowfall to date is 34'; inches.At this time in 1916 it was 1414 inches.The temperature has gone as low as 86 degrees below zero; it went below zero eleven consecutive mornings.I want to buy a horse.Here is the kind I want: Black, five toseven years old, weight about 1,100 pounds, sound, kind and gentle and can trot a mile in three minutes.Edward Audinwood.50w2.Favorable news from Oliver Kelly has come through to his mother, Mrs.James N.Xelley.Oliver has been transferred from a base hospital in France to England, where he is making a good recovery from three severe wounds.The Derby Line branch of the American Red Cross raised nearly $200 by the entertainments at the Casino, Dec.12th and 13tb, and contributions from friends.$100 was sent to the Halifax sufferers.The society feels much indebted to T.S.Haskell and Henry Hartley.Two honses to let at Beebe.Both in center of village.One, six rooms with bath and electric lights; modern in every way.One six rooms with flush and electricity.Good concrete basements, woodshed and all inup-to- date condition.Rent $10.00.Water forniehed.Charles Bennett.It would appear that the Liberals got some votes they did not count on getting.One of the Rock Island committeemen told the JOURNAL yesterday that they were unable to figure out a majority at poll no.1 (East Divi- rion) before the votes were counted.They got 13.The two polls gave a combined majority of 63.Mre.Clarence 0.Wells received a letter from her son Thomas, \u2018Somewhere in France, wherein he acknowledges the receipt of a box from the Red Cross society of Stanstead in which there were packages for all the boys, and they wished to thank the senders for the splendid remembrance.Things from home hearten up the boys wonderfully.At tbe Centenary Methodist Church on Sunday next the pastor will preach at both services.The day will be regarded as Ohristmas Sunday and the sermons will be in the way of an endeavor to find a true place for essential Christmas gladness even in these times of eorrow, etrife and stress.Sunday School at the close of the morning service, conducted by Mr.A.L.Fuller.The committee in charge of the community Christmas effort in the Three Villages announce a seven-reel attraction at the Border Theatre, which bas been generously furnished by the lessee, Mr.Jobn Gardyne, for Monday afternoon, Dec.24th.Special feature, Bobby Fairy reel.Entertainment begins at 2 p.m.All children of tbe Three Villages and surrounding country are invited.A Liberal rally was held in the Border Theatre Friday evening.Each of the speakers had one or more sons at the front, and all protested against accusitions that they did not want to win the war.Little was said about conscription bat the late government was accused of insincerity, corruption and making laws to win the election.The meeting lasted till 10 30 and was closed by singing God Save the King.TOWN TOPICS.Gilman\u2019s Christmas ad appears on the next page.We hove a good stock of turkeys, geese 1and chickens for Christmas.Charles Marois & Son.A report of the American Red Cross which bas been in type for two weeks, appears on third page.I have a few sleighs that will be disposed of at a reduced price during the holidays.Henry T.Ball.Mr.L.W.Hill from Waterloo was in town Monday for the purpose of voting.Mrs.Hill, who had been here some little time, was also a voter.Both left for Waterloo Monday night.Mr.James A.Rice of Norwich, Ont., father of Rev.E.LeRoy Rice of this place, fell on the street, Dec.6th, fracturing one of his hips.So far the lacal pastor has been unable to visit his father but hopes to get away early in the new year.George T.Ames, emphasizes the beauty of the stars and stripes on his garage in the evening, with a search light.\u201cOld Glory\u201d will stand the test of any light: the brighter the light, the louder and clearer its declaration for the rights of all.It is plainly evident that fuel will be very short, in the Three Villages, long before spring and all should aim at its conservation in every way possible.In some places churches of different denominations are meeting in one to save fuel, stores are being closed on all but Saturday evenings and other means are being devised to make the limited supply go as far as possible.Families with winter stock of coal and wood may feel as the villager who made the remark that he was not worrying, because his woodehed and coal bin were filled to the top.At the same time he had neighbors whose fuel supply was practically exhausted.Those with a surplus of food stuff can easily reccommend wheatless and meatless days, but are all keeping faith in conservation?If the war continues, the day is not far off, when wheatless, meatless and sweetless days will be obligatory and matters of law enforcement.Arrangements are being made for a series of special prayers and intercession in the Protestant churches of the Three Villages, beginning Tuesday evening, Jan.1st, at Christ Church, Stanstead.The second meeting will be held in the Universalist Church, third in the Methodist Church and the closing meeting in the Congregational Church, Friday evening, Jap.4th.Ib each case the pastor of the church in which the meeting is held will conduct the service with another minister as principal speaker.The services are being held in accordance with the king's request.FITCH BAY.The Ladies Guild will hold their monthly tea and sewing meeting at the home of Mrs.Maud Thayer instead of the Guild room, on Thursday afternoon, Dec.27th.Messrs.I.Hamilton and W.Stratton of Waterville were in town a few days this week.Rev.F.G.LeGallis returned on Sunday from spending a week in Sherbrooke and Johnville.Mr.Robert Fife has arrived from British Columbia to join Mrs.Fife who with her little son Havelock has spent the past few months with her mother, Mrs.Wm.Dolloff.The Congregational Sunday School will hold its annual Christmas tree in Brown\u2019s Hall, Baturday evening, Dec.220d.The children of the school will tarnish the evening\u2019s entertainment.All should make an effort to be present to witness what children can be taught to do.A Christmas service will be held at the Congregational Church Sunday morning, Dec.23rd at 10 30 o\u2019clock.Preacher, the pastor; subject, \u201cThe Birth of Christ and the Angelic Fire.\u201d Special music will be rendered.All are welcome.The Toronto Globe has entered action againet J.H.Dickinson of Gland- ford township, Ont., to recover #25,- 000.00 for alleged slander in that the paper was bought up by the Union Government, Newspapers frequently get sued for libel, but this is the first case we have heard of where a newspaper has sued an individual on that charge.These are strenuous times for newspapers, and we hope the Globe gets the money; i.e., it Dickinson has the charge.This starts us to thinking that we might start a dozen similar suits to fill the coal bin.Annette Kellerman in \u201cA Daughter of the Gode,\u201d Monday and Tuesday, Dec.24th and 25th, at the Border Theatre.WHOLE No.3750 We have solved the Christmas it for you.A Victrola or Victrola Records year.Never such a line before.Maybe Skiis, Snowshoes, Moccas wonderful line, Flashlights.Oh! Such a line! Basement Store Attractions are no wonder.you want.fection Oil Stoves, Perfection Hea TRUE & BLA PHONE 277-2 - No more time for dreaming! You've got to begin to go in earnest.Problem for many, and we can solve are playing an important part this ins will do the trick.A Carving Set is always appropriate.At 81.50 to 87.50 we have a We just wish you might all see it.75c., 81.00, 81.25, 81.50, 81.75, $2.00, 82.50, 83.00, 83.60.drawing their usual crowds, and it's Here is where the women and the children revel.Dinnerware, Chinaware, Beautiful Glassware, Aluminum Ware, Nickel Ware, a Beautiful new line White Agateware, and then the Toys and Games and Books, such an assortment as you'll see nowhere else, Yes, there's three days more till Christmas, and they will be busy ones, but we have the Goods and the help to give you the kind of service You will want when yon are in to see our Electrical Supplies and our great line of Vacuum Bottles and Lunch Sets.In the line of Staple Goods the demand is keeping right up for Per- ters, and Glenwood and Round Oak Stoves.The day we don\u2019t put out two or three, seems dull.We wish you all a Merry Christmas.Respectfully, W.W.TRUE, J.R.AKIN.NCHARD CO.NEWPORT, VT.HATLEY.The W.C.T.U.was entertained by Mrs.Florence Haines on Tuesday afternoon.A miscellaneous program was given, followed by dainty refreeh- ments.The Epworth League held its regular monthly missionary meeting on Thursday evening.The program was in charge of Mr.Preston Schoolcraft, 2nd vice-president.On Dec.14th a \u2018Patriotic Tea\u201d was given in the Guild Hall.In spite of the utmost efforts of the weather man, twenty-five brave souls ventured forth to attend this function.Five dollars were added to the treasury.On Wednesday, Dec.18th, Mr.À.E.Gage went to the Sherbrooke Protestant Hospital where X-rays will be applied to ascertain the extent of the injury caused by the crushing of his ankle while working in the woods some time ago; Nurse Howe and Dr.Brown accompanied him.Mrs.Glidden visited her niece, Mra.Geo.Woodard, of Derby Line last week.Mrs.Wm.Fowler has returned from Sherbrooke Hospital much improved in health.WHITE\u2014DOAK.A quiet wedding was solemnized at 8t.James\u2019 Church, Compton, by the Rev.Mr.Brewer, of that place, on Tuesday evening, December 11, when Mies Katherine Beatrice Doak, youngest daughter of Mrs.Mary Doak, of Hillhurst, was united in marriage to Mr.Charles Hardie White, youngest son of Mr.and Mrs.Joseph White of West Compton.The bride, who wae given away by her brother-in-law, Mr.F.O.Birch, was very daintily attired in a dress of white crepe de chine with braid trimming, with tulle veil in Juliet cap effect.After the ceremony a sumptuous supper was served at the home of the bride, only a few of the immediate relatives being present.They received many attractive and useful gifts consisting of china, silver and linen.Mr.and Mrs.White will reside in Hillhurst.We have the largest and best assortment of Jewelry, Wrist Watches, Cut Glass, Clocks, etc., we have ever offered, and it will pay you to investigate before buying elsewhere, at Stewart\u2019s the Jeweler\u2019s.MCCONNELL.Voting at this poll wae condncted very quietly.Mr.Edeon Howe was in charge, and L.H.Parnell acted as clerk.Majority thirteen in favor of Mr.Baldwin.The infant son of Mr.and Mrs.H.Yetter is quite ill under the careof a physician.Mr.E.Howe was the guest of the Parnell family at Glen Brook Farm, recently.Mr.Cecil Brown bas returned from St.Agathe where he has been receiving treatment for the past two months and is considerably improved in health.Gunner Harold Hibbard writes to his parents that he is ill in a hospital in France.Mr.and Mrs.L.H.Parnell visited their brother, E.L.Vaughan, and family at Maple Heights, Compton, recently, and also their parents, Mr, and Mrs.Hompbrey, at Magog.Office Wanted\u2014For professional man, in good business location of Rock Island.Write \u201cA,\u201d Journal Office.43 FAIR WARNING.Some people seem to have gotten the idea that the signs posted at the ends of the new bridge forbidding trotting were pus up for ornaments.Please take notice that any infraction of this law will be prosecuted.E.W.BOVEY, 8ec.Treas.Per Order.BARNSTON.f The oyster supper, which was to have taken place in the town ball last Friday evening under tbe auspices of the Ladies\u2019 Aid of the Methodist Church, did not materialize owing to the inclemency of the weather.Mr.and Mrs.John Thornton of Barford were at Mrs.G.A.Hadlock\u2019s for dinner last Sunday.Mr.George Fox of East Charleston arrived in Barnston Sunday and Rev.Campbell Plant of Verdun, Monday to poll their votes.There were no services in either the Anglican or the Baptist Churches last Sunday morning, consequently there was a fair seized congregation at the Methodist Church.Next Sunday the service in the Anglican Church will be at 2.30 p.m.with Rev.Cecil Stevens officiating.The Womans\u2019 Red Cross Society met Tuesday at the home of Mrs.C.N.Remick.Three new names were added to the Soclety\u2019s roll, viz, Mesdames Stanley Thornton and Wilcox and Miss Alice Stevens.The sum of 8756 was voted to tbe Halifax relief fund.If any wish to assist in bringing this sum up to 8100 please send in your subscription to the president, Mrs.B.E.Converse or to the sec.- treas., Mrs.J.N.Jenks.Last Tuesday the Guild was very pleasantly entertained at the tea hour by Mre.Robert Jones.Mr.and Mrs.G.B.Hall were guests of Mr.and Mrs.Frank Hall at Coati- cook on Sunday.The village school closes this week for the Christmas vacation.WAY'S MILLS Mr.Ralph Morrison is very ill with pneumoinia; a trained nurse ie attending bim.Leland Buckland of Montreal was home Monday.Mr.John Bean is ill, and Mrs.8.Horn and Miss Rose Horn are confined to the house with colds.Mr.and Mrs.Carl Wheeler are at Ayer\u2019s Cliff caring for his mother.Mrs.Converse has received a letter from Pte.William Buckland, England, saying he received his Christmas box sent by Way's Mills ladies, and wishes to thank them all.Mr.and Mrs.Fred Chesley were in Coaticook Monday.Mre.F.C.Daniela and Mrs.I.E.Thompson were in Rock Island Tuesday.Talk of commercial peat as a substitute for coal is being revived.Inthe past companies who undertook to recover this material from the bogs of Ontario and Quebec and commercialize it for domestic purposes ended in ruin, and no cheap fuel was supplied.It is now claimed that the Federal Department of Mines has demonstrated the possibility of marketing a cheap and practical fuel.It will be welcomed when it comes.Place a Wonder Burner in your cook-atove or heater.Cheaper than wood or coal.Apply to B.J.George, Waldron Block. mm Business and Professional Cards.J.C.COLBY, B.A., M.D.Office at Carrolloroft.Stanstead.Qunsultations 9 to 1U &.m., 7 to 8 p.in.sad by appointment.:oth 'Phones.DR.H.P.STOCKWELL, Stanstead Plain, Que.Office and residence opposite 8.W.College.Bell and Peoples Telephones.DR.C.L.BROWN, B.A, Physician and Surgeon, Ayer's Cliff, Que.People's Phone.R.O.ROSS, B.A, M.D., C.M.Office Hours : 8 to 9 A.M., 1 to8and 7to8 P.ME.T.Telephone.: DR.E.A.TAYLOR.Office, P.O.Block, V$ to 10 a.m.7 to8p.m.Residence, Valentine Ave., Derby Line, Vt.Telephone Connection.C.|.MOULTON, L.D.S.Dentist, Stanstead Plain, Que.SYDNEY A.MEADE, Provincial Land Surveyor, Coatiouok, Que.H.M.HOVEY, Advocate, Rock Island.Que.U.8.P.O.Address: Derby Line, Vt.EDWARD AUDINWOOD, Undertaker & Embalmer, Derby Line, Vt., and Rock Island, P.Q.M.A.CASS, Undertaker Plates Engraved when wanted.Fitch Bay, Que.CATE, WELLS, WHITE & MONTLE Advocate C.W.Cate, K.C., J.P.Wells, K.C., U.D.White, K.C., J.M.Montle.Offices : Duval Block Rock Island, Quebec J.SIDNEY BRODERICK, K.C.Advooate Sherbrouke, - Que.At Gilmore Inn, Rock Island, every Saturday.CHARLES E.BENNETT, Designer of Buildings, Machinery, Furniture, Landscape Gardening.Derby Line, Vt.Consultation and Superintendence, ERASTUS P.BALL, Veterinary Surgeon.Graduate of Montreal Veterinary College.Office at Lee Farm, Rock Island, Que.U.8.P.O.Address: Derby Line, Vermont.SIDNEY STEVENS, Fire, Life, Accident and Health Insurance Bent Companies represented Agent Empire Typewriter Stanstead, Que.GEORGEVILLE.Make the Old Folks happy at Christmas with a new pair of Glasses from E.D.& A.E.Smith, Opticians, Magog.Messrs.G.C.McGowan and H.O.Hutchins left on Monday for Sherbrooke where they expect to work in the Canadian Rand Drill Company's shops, making shells.Mr.and Mrs.Howard Rollins rejoice over the birth of a son, Dec.18th, Mr.Harold Rollins has returned from Saskatchewan where he has been for several months.Miss Aileen Carter bas returned to her home in Montreal.Mrs.E.M.Routledge spent a few days in Montreal last week.Election passed off very quietly on Monday.Word has been received that Pte.Chas.Brevoort has so far recovered from wounds received in the face, that he is back in the trenches again.Mr.Geo.Boynton left on Tuesday to visit friends in Vermont and will go from there to visit his brother in Massachusetts.Our ice bridge is formed here across to Knowlton Landing much earlier in the season than usual, but we do not usually have such extremely cold weather for such a long period at this sime of year.MAPLE VALLEY.We wish the Editor and all readers of the JOURNAL a Merry Christmas.Mr.aud Mrs.Alex Young and two children of Fitch Bay called on his parents Sunday.Mr.Bert Young had the misfortune to lose a nice horse this week, this being the second one he has lost in about two months.Mr.Albert Flanders was at Holland on Saturday.Mrs.Roy Heath is ataying with her parents for a time while Mr.Heath is working for Mr.Homer Casas.SUFFERING FROM COLD If you shiver in frosty weather, if you have cold hands and feet, if colds are stubborn and frequent, then your blood may be thin and impoverished.SCOIT\u2019S EME SION has been correcting this condition for nearly fifty years.It possesses rare powers for crealing natural body-warmth, for charging summer blood with winter richness and strengthening both throat and lungs, beult & Bowne, lurunto, Out, 17-13 MASSAWIPPI.Did our women who were entitled to vote torn out and do so?Oertainly they did, and grasped the privilege, not for show but to record their interest in the great issue before our country.Two young ladies, Mre.Lillian Sbart- left and Mise Obristina Harvey, who have a brother in the trenches in France, came all the way from New York City where they are engaged in nursing, to register their votes for a Union Government.Surely they do not Jack honest patriotism for Vanada.At first they were refused leave of absence from the hospital on account of being needed there but later the \u2018head\u2019 said: \u2018I, too, am a Canadian.Go.\u201d They arrived on the belated morning train, were driven 4 miles to the poll, made several calls on friends, and left on the 6 o\u2019clock train for New York to resmeduty the next (Tuesday) morning.They left New York at 8 o'clock Sunday evening.Their mother, who is just as enthusiastic as they for *Union,\u201d could not come as she is at her son\u2019s in Maine, and has been ill, having contracted a bad cold.The polling place which should have been here, by some oversight had not been changed, hence our people were obliged to travel to Abbott's Corner to record their vote in the town hall of Hatley Township.A four-mile drive in frosty weather, but fortunately over good roads, made the trip O.K., and yet it is said that the votes at the poll were a tie.It may be a mistake, however.Mrs.8.Colt and Master Frank Colt have been on the sick list, but are improving.Mrs.T, N.St.Dizier and Miss 8.Ayer attended the oyster supper at Boynton on Thureday evening of last week.News from Halifax concerning the family of Mr.C.H.Wright, who married Nellie Abbott, daughter of Mr.Stephen Abbott, Ottawa, a native of this town, states that Mr.and Mrs, Wright and little son Abbott are safe.They reside 2!{ miles from the scene of the explosion, and the concussion of the air blew some of their windows in.They took up a half barrel of of glass, plaster and wood.Their first thought in common with others, was that bombs were being dropped by the Germans.Their little boy, aged 5, was playing just at one side of the window, but fortunately wae not injured.That morning Mr.Wright was five minutes late at his office which was in the devaated area, thus perhaps saving bis life, or preventing serious injury.Mrs.Wright\u2019s parents in Ottawa were in a great state of anxiety until a telegram reached them of their safety.MANSONVILLE.Election day passed off very quietly here.Almost a full vote was polled in our town.Abolition of the licensed bar has made for good order on such occasions.Mr.Warren Brown of Leadville unfortunately got a ballet through his foot in removing the cartridges from his rifle the other day.A doctor was summoned and Mr.Brown is doing as well as could be expected.Mrs.Albert Gardner has recovered from an attack of tonsilitis.Archie Brock ie drawing wood to Mansonville, which is selling for $3.50 a cord.Mr.Charles Stewart has returned home from a visit to friends in Wisconsin.Rev.Naman Brock is now holding Sunday services at the Dawkin Union Church, West Potton.Our academy closes on Friday of this week for the holiday vacation.Mr.Wm.Braery is cutting and skidding logs up at the McNeal Crossing.Miss Florence Brundage is teaching the fall and winter terms of the district school at Ilighwater where there are sixteen pupils.The school will close here Friday for the holiday vacation.Mr.William R.Oliver, M.P.P., hae been at home for a few days, but will return to Quebec again this week.In spite of all efforts aud safeguards of the Government party, Mr.A.R.McMaster won Brome county by 8 wajority of 657.Mr.McMaster\u2019s majority in East Potton was 67, in Man- sonville 18, in West Potton-Dunkin 13.He conducted a clean campaign and won au honest victory.CASSVILLE.Mrs.Alexander Thompson arrived home from the Sherbrooke Protestant Hospital on Wednesday.On Monday Mr.Ervyn Standish of Ayer\u2019s Uliff took possession of the farm which he recently purchased from Mrs.Rose Thompson.It wae known for many years as the Lang- mayd place.Master Lysle Thompson was unable to attend school last week at Ayer\u2019s Oli Academy as he was confined to the house with a cold.Mr.Hartiey Thompson, who has been carrying on the farm for hile sister-in-law during the past year, has returned to his home now occupied by Mr.and Mrs.Henry Bailey.There was no mail on Friday as our mail carrier, Mr.A.Taylor of Stan- stead, was unable to get through, Next Sunday Rev.Mr.Shorten will proach a sermon suitable to the an- piversary of Christ's birth, Miss Lowell and tha other members of the choir wiil give some Christmas music.BEEBE.Mrs.Hopkins of Johnson, Vt., is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs.David Read.Next Sunday evening at the Advent Church there will be a Obristmas symposium, prophetic, actual and historical, of the life ot Christ.There will be special music and an interesting service.Everybody welcome.Miss Marcia Magoon, and Mrs.Charles Gage and daughter Madeline are in Orleans spending Christmas at the home of their sister and aunt, Mrs.George Harris.George Paul is having the building formerly occupied by Wm.Howie as a printing office, finished off for a shoe store which will be ready for occupancy in a few weeks.Albert Bucher of North Derby had the misfortune to lose a part of three fingers from one hand last week while working in Lyman House\u2019s glove factory.Mrs.John Elliot, formerly of Griffin, has been a guest of Mra, Wm, Haselton this week.Oar school closes this week for a Christmas holiday.The sale or bazaar held in the basement of the Methodist Cburch on the 11th of Dec., was a success.Nearly one hundred and forty dollars were taken in.Charles Berry\u2019s little child (Elnore) who is being cared for by Mrs.Dustin and Mrs.Akin, has been quite sick with bronchial trouble.Mrs.Ernest Pocock wae quite indisposed last week, but is better now.Mre.Mary Bullis\u2019 son Harold is home from overseas.While there he lost one foot fighting for his country.The Camp Fire Girle gave him a reception Tuesday evening, and all had a straw ride.The choir of the Methodist Church will render the sacred cantata, \u2018\u2018The First Christmas in the Church,\u201d Sunday evening at 7.30 o'clock.All lovers of music are cordially invited, Mra.John Wilson, late of Newport, will be the soprano soloist.All services will be of a Christmas character.At Beebe Junction on Saturday, Nov.24th, there assembled a large and bappy throng of people to do honor to 'a worthy couple, Mr.and Mrs.E.M.Beerworth.It came as a great surprise to them when Mr.Beerworth\u2019s brother, Emmett, and wife and daughter from Clarenceville, arrived with the Rev.E.M.Taylor from Knowlton who married the couple 25 years ago.There came also about ninety people trom Beebe and vicinity.The ladies who bad, as a committee of management, undertaken the surprise party were: Mrs.Bellam, Mrs.Huse, Mra.Boulais and Miss Maud Akin, and with the assistance of Miss Beebe, Mrs, Beane and others carried out the scheme with great care and skill.The presents of silver were many and useful, some coming from Montreal relatives; and in addition to the silver two beautiful chairs were given to Mr.and Mrs.Beerworth who were seated in them at the time when the pastor, the Rev.Fred Williams, made, in a very humorous speech, the presentation.He was followed by the Rev.E.M.Taylor, brother-in-law ot Mrs.Beer- worth, who made a few remarks.An improvised program of music and recitations combined with pleasant conversation followed by dainty re- treshments served by the committee and their many assistants, caused the hours of the evening to make rapid flight.The son of the house, Mr.Clayton Beerworth, was as usual unobtrusively but helpfully active, and contributed much to the general comfort.\u201cIsbkodab\u2019\u2019 Camp Fire Girls recently packed and mailed forty-five Christmas boxes for Graniteville and Beebe soldiers now overseas.Part of the necessary funds was raised by each member of the Camp contributing the earnings of a day assigned for that purpose., Mies Catherine Norton is home from Belville, Ontario, where she is attending school, to remain over the holi- daye.The services in All Saints\u2019 Church will be held at 9.30 a.m., with the Holy Communion, tbe only service for the day which we hope will be attended by all.The offering is to be for the relief of the Belgians.From an occasional correspondent.Mr.Wm.Lunderville received word last Thursday that bis mother, Mrs.Margerit Lunderville, was dead.After her husband\u2019s death a few years ago Mrs.Lunderville lived with her son William until about a year ago, when she went to live with another son, Joseph Lunderville, at Smith\u2019s Mills and from there was taken to the Sacred Heart Hospital in Sherbrooke and died at this institution on Wednesday.Her remains were taken to Stanstead and laid beside her late husband.She is survived by eight children and several grandchildren, also a sister, Mrs.Mary Ann Patneaude, Haverill, Mass.Mrs.Guy LeBay is assisting in the Beebe Plain, Vt., post office through the holiday season.The skating rink is in full swing.Everybody get your tickets and enjoy the sport.Miss Mildred Bissell is confined to the house through iliness.Mrs.C.Sharkey went to Ayer\u2019s Cliff Sunday.Mr.and Mrs.Charles Woodard and little son Alton visited her people at Ayer\u2019s Cliff for the week-end.ONE PERSON OUT OF EVERY TEN IN CANADA BOUGHT VICTORY BONDS.The latest returns in the Victory Loan campaign show a total of 782,714 subecribers, or one eubscriber for every ten people in Canada.This establishes a new record witb respect to the proportion of the population of à country subscribing to ite War Loans.Tbe previous record was held in Great Britain, where one person out of every twenty-three subscribed to the last War Loan.In the Liberty Loan campaign in United States, bonds were sold to one person out of every twenty- seven of the population.In many cities, towns and districts in Canada, the proportion of the population buying Victory Bonds was even higher than ope in ten.In a number of cases it was as high as one in four.The achievement in connection with Canada\u2019s Victory Loan, while primarily due to the splendid spirit of patriotism that pervades the country, is another evidence of what may be accomplished through press advertising backed by.an adequate selling organbi- zation.Prior to the Victory Loan campaign there were comparatively few bond buyers in Canada.The third Canadian War Loan of last spring, which was the most widely distributed bond issue in Canada up to that time, had only 41,000 subscribers.The Finance Minister deemed it essential that many times that number should subscribe to the Victory Loan.He assigned to\\the press the task of educating with respect to the Loan the great masses of the people who were not bond buyers, and in most cases had only a very vague idea of the meaning of the term \u201cbond\u201d as applied to securities.For several weeks before the sale of Victory Bonde commenced Canada\u2019s need for money to carry on the war and to maintain her agricultural and industrial prosperity was presented to the people of Canada in display advertisements in the press.Emphasis was placed in those advertisements on the privilege and duty of every Canadian to assist in the war financing of his or her country, and upon the fact that if Canada\u2019s financial needs were.to be met the great masses of the perple would have to buy Victory Bonds.The meaning of a \u201cbond\u201d and the security behind Canada\u2019s Victory Bonds were explained in simple, every-day language.Similar educational work was done voluntarily by almost all newspapers and other publications through their news and editorial columns.By November 12th, when the sale of Victory Bonds commenced, the people had been educated very largely to the need for the money, the security behind the Loan and the reasons why every person who could possibly do so should buy one or more Bondg.The preparatory educational work In the press was followed up by personal solicitstion by a most efficient Domin- ion-wide organization of personal workers.Concurrently with that personal solicitation there appeared in the press a series of \u2018\u2018selling\u201d advertisements emphasizing the immediate privilege and duty of every Oana- dian to buy Victory Bonds, and many editorials and news articles along the same line were published in every newspaper.The preés publicity created an atmosphere and a knowledge of the situation that in addition to securing large numbers ot subscribers without personal solicitation made it possible for the personal 'workers to do their work quickly and effectively and with infinitely greater results than could have been obtained without the educational, inspirational and selling advertisements in the press.At the conclusion of the campaign Sir Thomas White, in a telegram to J.H.Woods, President of Canadian Press Association, Inc., expressed his sincere thanks for the fine spirit and splendid energy shown by the prees and his opinion that the press had every reason to congratulate itself upon the charactar and effectiveness of the advertising propaganda.ONLY TREATMENT THEY CAN UNDERSTAND Prof.F.Sifton Delmar, formerly lecturer in English at the University of Berlin, now in the United States, says: \u201cDuring my stay in Berlin, I did what I could to make the British standpoint clear to those Germans who would tolerate discussion.My deep conviction, however, is that no argument but defeat by the sword will avail to make the German people see reason, and that no tribunal but that of the sword of the world held over them will suffice for many years to make them keep the terms of peace which the world is about in the name of justice to impose upon them.\u201d In the name of humanity let us give them the only treatment the \u201cGerman can understand because the quicker we win with the sword the quicker our young men can enjoy the protection and blessings of peace.A complete line of shoes and rubbers for men, women, misses, boys and children.A splendid assortment of Christmas slippers.Clement Bros.\u2014 A VOICE FROM ONTARIO.Writing from Shanty Bay, Ont., under date of Dec.7th, Rev.R.Wilson Carr says, in part: \u201cThough Stanstead County was not the place of my birth, I have a very warm spot io my heart for it and the people, and am very interested in all ite doings.The JOURNAL gives me considerable pleasure by enabling me to keep in touch with the folks, ina way I could not otherwise do.\u201cThe reports you have published recently of political meetings have been generous, and thoughl am a fairly careful reader of the \u2018\u201c\u2018Globe,\u201d some things have been made clearer by the debates between Dr.Shurtleff and Mr.Baldwin.I think that the press in general, instead of coming out so strongly for the Union Government, should rather seek to let its readers choose intelligently which is the best form of government at this time.Whilst they do not directly charge that no opponents of Union are pro-German, they insinuate that.We are represented here by the redoubt able Ool.J.A.Currie.1 desired to get some information from him which would help me to decide how to vote.When I bad put two or three questions to him, be became impatient, sidetracked the issue and walked off to another meeting.His opponent is running as a conscriptionist Liberal, so that whilst the Col.is making that the issue, his opponent is turning to other things.This makes the situation even more oomplex than in Stanstead County, because the press and Minie- terial Associations, etc., are urging the people to support the Union Government, Irrespective of the virtues of particular candidates.\u201cI was amused at the various names suggested as candidates before Dr, Shurtleff was nominated.I am glad some did not accept.I was tempted to add to the confusion! However, being outside the constituency I could rightly be told to mind my own business.- \u201cI am glad to to see that Mr.Rice is upholding the best traditions of the Congregational Church and com- mupity.It is a real regret to note the passing of familiar personages, and the afflictions which come through the progress of the war.\u201d CARD OF THANKS.- We wish to extend our sincere thanks to all those who in any way assisted us in our recent bereavement, to the choir and to those who sent the beautiful flowers.Their kindness and sympathy will never be forgotten, Mgs.T.B.RIDER, B.H.RIDER, O.P.RIDER ; Mrs.F.W.Fourner, E.B.RIDER, Great Display of Fine Furs GILMAN'S Elegant Assortment of Voile, Silk and Georgette Blouses THE TIME IS SHORT Are You Supplied With All Your Needs?beautiful gifts, such as We are equipped for quick service and can show you a assortment of useful, ornamental and desirable Umbrellas Handkerchiefs Silk and Lisle Hose Silk Petticoats Bath Robes Toilet Articles Silk and Cotton Camisoles Books Portieres * Dolls /Cap and Scarf Sets Bed Blankets , Sheets and Pillow Slips Dress Goods Rugs Soldiers\u2019 Khaki Outfits Towels Sweaters Neckwear Bed Blankets Gloves Knit Goods Gray and Kkaki Sweater Yarn Leather Novelties Staple and Fancy Aprons Silk Underwear Ivory Novelties Stationery Fancy Silks Linen Damask and Napkins Christmas Cards and Folders Lace Draperies Embroidery Goods Ribbons Yarns Cretonnes and Silkolines All Suits and Coats marked at January Clearance Prices.The above are every day necessities but splendid gift articles and we offer them at \u2018Live and Let Live\u201d prices.The final drive for the holidays is now on in grand style.Let\u2019s all get into the Christmas spirit.GILMAN & Co.Inc.NEWPORT, - VERMONT | |\u2014\u2014\u2014|\u2014\u2014\u2014 co] \u2014\u2014\u2014]\u2014]\u2014\u2014] eee ee = Ee | | rm ee ee mI I CHRISTMAS HE PIKE STORE the event, it is the year of 1917.We need to cheer up and take an optimistic look ahead.observance of Christmas will serve to make us all the more sane about the work of the year ahead.with big faith in the future.If there was ever a Christmas that the homes of the community needed to celebrate If there is a war, we must sow and reap and do business and the We have Come in and see how our New Brick Store looks dressed for the Yuletide season.= As =] [= stocked our store \u2018have a great stock of heart of a child.Confections.Overcoat, Cap, Shoes 2 ; will be of use.our standard staples.CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT The children had our first thought, and we the things .that please the * Toys, Books, Skates, Hockey Sticks, Toques, Scarfs, Mittens, Sleds, Games, Fruit, Nuts and We can surely fit you out with gifts for the kids of your home, and if you want a Suit, or Moccasins for them, ) we have them and the price on clothing is low.The little women of your home will find our store full of the things they are dreaming about.RUGS A practical gift is of course something that A Carpet, Rug, or anything from We are pushing our Furnishings Department tles, Tea and Coffee Pots, ered Kettles.thing for the kitchen.Our China, Crockery DRY GOODS Made Garments and Yard Goods in silks, poplins, cassimeres, tweeds, and shepherd checks.Dent Gloves, Hosiery from 25¢.up, high and low cut Shoes, Rubbers, Overshoes, Gaiters.Waisting and Skirting, Toilet Articles, ete.HARDWARE A special line of Aluminum Ware, Tea Ket- This is beautiful ware and the CHINA, are full of schemes for Christmas giving that will please you, and the prices are reasonable.Dry Goods and Ladies\u2019 up very fast.Ready Scarfs, Fancy Double Boilers and Cov- ETC.and Glass Departments Goods.Snow Shoes, Skates, Skating Shoes, Hockey Sticks, Pucks, Toques, Scarfs, Sweaters, Caps, Gloves and Mittens.in yoor Christmas buying.Our Department of GENTS\u2019 SPORTING GOODS = We always carry a large line of Sporting i Don\u2019t go by this department 1 of items every man needs.GROCERIES, We shall have in our Grocery Department every requisite for your Christmas dinner: Nuts, Figs, Raisins, Oranges, Dates, Candies, Celery.FURNISHINGS consisting of Clothing, Hats and Caps, Shoes and Slippers, Shirts from 25¢.to $1.50, Gloves in the famous Dent make, plain, silk and fur lined, Underwear, Handkerchiefs, Hosiery and the hundreds \u2014;e ETC.ï K Don\u2019t fail to avail yourself of the stock and service of the store that sells Dependable Goods in a Dependable Way.ees ill TRAVELED ELECTION DAY.Laurier Learned Result on Reaching Fort William at 10 P.M.A despatch from Fort Williams, Ont., says: \u2018Sir Wilfrid Laurier did the opposite of what everyone expected him to do Monday, as well as the contrary of what most politicians would have done.Instead of spending the day in Winnipeg, where he gould have received returns comfortably and promptly at his hotel, he continued his journey to Ottawa.When he arrived at Fort Williams, shortly before ten o\u2019clock Monday night, the election returns as compiled up to that hour were awaiting him.Even then the Liberal chief did not leave his private car, \u2018\u2018Matapedia.\u201d Immediately the train arrived at the station, the members of Sir Wiltrid\u2019s party\u2014Hartley H.Dewart, K.C.,M.P.P., of Toronto; Hon.Walter G.Mit- shell, Provincial Treasurer of Quebec, and Senator J.P.B.Casgrain\u2014hurried to the telegraph office, secured the returne and took them to their chief.Sir Wilfrid carefully scanned che telegrams.Even as he was doing eo the conductor shouted \u2018\u2018All aboard\u201d and the C.P.R.Imperial Limited, second Number One, steamed out into the night.Even at the age of seventy-six, Sir Wilfrid is no older than France\u2019s man of the hour, Premier Clemenceau.With bis natural ability and the experience gained by being Prime Minister for fifteen years, Sir Wilfrid, had he been elected, was prepared to get again into harnees and carry on the country\u2019s business as he believed best.Sir Wiifrid\u2019s aplomb was manifest during the whole of his western tour.His lieutenants showed greater interest as to the outcome than their campaign- hardened leader.BRIGHTEST MEMBER OF PARTY, Even.under the severe physical strain which the cross-continent trip entailed in winter, Sir Wilfrid was the brightest member of the party during the ten-day western tour.He would sitin tbe corner of bis car, and, in a reminiscent mood, would relate incidents of bi first political campaign, more than forty years ago, and again he would tell stories both at his own and the other fellow\u2019s expenee.At other times he would discuss with them the progress éfacience and its greater place in the future, and the advances in education.ln the afternoon be would lie down for a short rest, in order to be fresh for his campaign speeches in the evening.When WILLIAM M.PIKE & SON, - Rock Island, Quebec J J (= leo == JL JL IRE | = JL it came time for him to leave his private car and go into the cold atmosphere, with the thermometer most of the time ranging between 25 and 35 below zero, Sir Wilfrid would bundle up in his coat and cap and go off to deliver his message.DECLINED SPECIAL TRAINS.That Sir Wilfrid was keenly alive to the exigencies on the railroads becanse of the war is shown by bis policy throughout the whole campaign.His meetings in the west were long distances apart, and the railway companies offered to place a special train at his disposal.On at least one occasion, it would have been greatly to Sir Wiltrid\u2019s advantage to accept this offer, as by not doing so be arrived at Calgary three hours too late to hold his meetings.It was one-thirty o\u2019olock next morning when he finished speaking.But he took the stand that the country at thie time needed all the available engine power, and so made his itinerary conform to the regular train service.Sir Wilfrid will arrive in Ottawa early on Wednesday morning.MORAL BACKING AT HOME.Has Beneficial Effecton Troops at the Front.Belgium, Nov.16th, 1917.Mrs.OC.E.Bean, - Way's Mille.Dear Mra.Bean: Yours of the 25th Oct.received, informing me of tbe kindness of the young ladies of Way\u2019s Mills in sending Christmas boxes to the forgotten soldiers.I note you say some of the donations were made by the older ladies; all are young whose hearts are so inclined, I think.I will take great pleasure in trying to have them reach the ones that are forgotten, and as I have men fromall over the Dominion in my command, I am sure there are many to whom it will be their only reminder of Obristmas.Please convey my thanks to the donors of the gifts, In remembering your soldiers you do better than you think, forthe knowledge that eome one at home is thinking of and appreciates their efforts has done much to carry the Canadians to crowning victory.That knowledge had, I think, much to do with the fact that 16 of the 5th C.M.R\u2019s won through almost impossible difficulties at Passchendaele, not long ago, and then defeated three strong counter attacks and so saved the day.I wish you and all who helped in the giving, the season\u2019s best greetings.Yours very truly MORRIL.AMERICAN RED CROSS.The Derby Line Branch of the American Red Cross has sent the following supplies to Boston since the first of November: 87 pairs socks, 43 sweaters, 71 wristlets, 52 mufflers, 3 helmets, 6 nuree\u2019s mitte,3 wash clotha,117 paire pajamas, 41 surgical shirts, 57 Christmas bags, 3240 surgical dressings, 230 bandages.The following is the treasurer\u2019s report for October and November.RECEIPTS, Oct.1 889 52 Donation Miss Foster 100 6 Miss Abbott 5 00 6 Mre.E.Blount 10 00 se Mrs.Bixby 50 Membership fees 3 00 Sale of cake 1 50 Red Cross box , 840 220 26 8339 18 Donations Garden Tea House EXPENDITURES.F.W.Woolworth Co.814 70 Susan Rouse (comfort bags) 721 Caswell & O'Rourke 284 63 Red Croes supply 9 70 Balance 22 94 8339 18 RECEIPTS.Nov.1.Balance 822 94 Donation from Holland 815 \u2018 Mr.and Mre.D.W.Davis 20 00 Miss Abbott 500 «6 A friend 1 25 Sale of bage 52 50 Dance at Stanstead 15 00 Collection Universalist Church 8 00 Half the proceeds Garden Tea House 416 37 8544 21 EXPENDITURES.Red Oross Supply Service 812 07 Susan Rouse (Express & Postage) 4 13 J.H.Power & Co., 1 88 Red Cross Service 236 58 American Express 226 Balance 287 60 8544 21 BEssre H.PIKE, Sec\u2019y-Treae.AYER'S CLIFF.Mise Riley Cass has gone to McCon- pell to spend the winter with her daughter, Mrs.Archie Bacon.Mr.and Mrs.Charles Cass have returned from a trip to Boston.H.R.Worthen of the 87th Grenadier Guards, who bad his arm badly shattered by an explosive bullet, is in a Montreal Hospital for treatment.The bone was scraped and a portion of it removed.It has now been about ten months since he was wounded.DERBY ACADEMY NOTES.Belle Shompany, \u201921, was absent from school last week.The bad weather and roads prevented some of the students from getting home on Friday last, but some of them who stayed until Saturday enjoyed a basket ball game played in the town hall.Ask some of them and see.Grace Brown \u201920, is ill with a hard cold.The Camp Fire Girls of the Academy served lunch to the Odd Fellows Wednesday evening.A reception was given to Mr.and Mrs.Arlo Elliott Saturday evening.In epite of the unfavorable weather a good many friends and neighbors gathered to wish the young people a life of happiness together.The class of '21 has a new member, Mies Carrie Tucker, The auxiliary branch of tbe Red Cross met with Miss Hubbard last week.Percy Fellows \"16, vieited D.A.last week Friday.He is at home from Middlebury College for his Christmas vacation.The training class observed the Christmas.exercises at the graded achool Friday.The boys gave liberally to the Red Cross Christmas fund last week.As the boys can not knit they do their share by donations.The D.A.girls have knit for the Derby Red Cross twenty scarfs, seven bandages, three sweaters, sixteen bath cloths, one pair of socks and one pair of wristlets.Besides these there are several unfinished articles which they hope to hand in soon.The gamee played at Stanstead on Thursday resulted in a victory for our firet team, score 25 to 12; and defeat for the second team.The game was very interesting and exciting from the start as those who had the opportunity to see it declare.A game between the town team and D.A, will be played Friday evening, Dec, 21.Following is the line-up: Town; Forwards, Hadlock and White- hill; center, Rowell; guards, Kelley and Cleveland; sub., Whitehead.D.A., Forwards, Hastings and Briggs; center, Demick; guarde, Bachelder and Crowe; sub., Gray.The proceeds of the game are to go to the Red Cross.All are looking forward with pleasure to the Christmas holidays which are to begin Friday, the twenty-first of December and continue to the seventh of January.The senior class is planning for an entertainment for Wednesday, the nineteenth of December.Mary Kilborn '17 has successfully assed her probation at the Samaritan ospital, Troy, N.Y., and has received her cap and bib VERMONT ITEMS.Orleans county\u2019s portion of the national thrift stamp sale is $25,000.8t.Johnsbury is to have a chopping bee, to procure wood for the needy of the city.A drive is on for Red Cross membership, and Orleans County with a population of 23,837, asks for 25608 members a8 ite proportionate quota.Patrick McMahon of Barre, said to be the oldest crossing flagman in service and age in the country, dropped dead at his post Thursday.He was 89 years old, and had been in tWe service 35 years.Thedecision of Passumposic Lodge, F.and A.M., of 8t.Johnsbury which has voted unananouely to release a large store of coal which it has for the benefit of those without fuel was a commendable and patriotic act.A car load of raw cotton in the railroad yard at Newport was discovered to be on fire Friday, December 6.The bales were unloaded and rolled in the snow; then bese wasused,butall efforts to extinguish the fire were futile.The cotton wae valued at about $8,000.The North and South Congregational Oburches of St.Johnsbury, both very large in membership, capital and equipment, have united for the winter, worshiping together as a fuel conserving measure.One of the great frhits of the war may be a great increase in the coordination of effort.Mr.and Mrs.Alfred Nield of Aber- corn, Que., were instantly killed at the Waterman Crossing, near East Hardwick, Wednesday, December 5.They were driving to East Hardwick to vieit a daughter, Mrs.A.R.Montgomery, and at the point named were struck by a train on the 8t.Johnsbury & Lake Champlain Railroad.Mr.Nield was 88, his wife 86 years of age.At the crossing, they became confused and this confusion was the cause of the fatality.The Vermont Maple Sugar Association has just urged at its annual meeting, an increase in the production of maple sugar another spring.There is no question about an increased demand for maple eugar, but there is some question about farmers securing the necessary help to increase sugar production.You have to make sugar when the eap rune, and unless you have men enough at hand to care for the sap it goes to waste and no more sugar is made.Nearly every sugar bush is equipped with the fastest boiling apparatus possible, and the only necessity for making more sugar is to have more men to gather the sap and care for it when it comes.VERMONT ITEMS, Joseph Jubert of Glen Derby lost his home by fire recently.The daily and weekly Caledonian of St.Johnsbury are now published under a board of trustees.Major A.H.Grant of Newport, is on a trip, over the state inspecting the several companies of home guards.Harry B.Amey of Island Pond bas taken into partnership a young lawyer from St.Jobnebury, O.H.Cameron of Searles, Graves & Cameron.The retiring manager of the E.& T.Fairbanks Co.of St.Johnsbury, Frank H.Brooke, was very bandsomely remembered recently by the employees of the company, and presented with a beautiful Masonie charm.HEATHTON.The memorial service beld last Sunday for Stanley Cooper of this place, was largely attended by bis relatives and friends.Rev.Mr.Maitland gave an excellent sermon and afterward the Rev.P.8.Dobson of Stanstead College offered prayer, an excellent tribute to the deceased as he knew Stanley when he attended Stansterd College, he being a teacher at the time; he thought Stanley went because he feft it his duty to go, not for excitement or novelty.There well be no service here Sunday, Dec.30th, as Mr.and Mrs.Mait- land are to go to Oatario to vieit their parents and other relatives for Chriet- mas and New Years.The Ladies Aid will be entertained by Mre.Ed.Davis on Thureday afternoon, Jan.3rd.Mrs.8.H.Davis ie ill with appendicitis.She is attended by Dr.Taylor who does not advise an operation.Mise Mildred Wallace has returned home after spending a few months with her grandparents and her uncle at Barford.Mrs.Geo.Wallace is nursing a sick lady near Newport, Vt.UNIVERSALIST NOTES.Special Christmas services at the Universalist Church next Sundsy The children of the Sunday School will sing Christmas carols at the morning service and Mr.McIntire will preach a sermon in line with the day.Subject: \u201cThe Christ We Should Emulate.\u201d At 7.30 there will be an illustrated lecture; Subject: \u201cThe Life of Christ,\u201d with an illustrated solo.You are welcome to these services.The Universalist Sunday School will have their usual Christmas on Monday evening, Dec.24th, at the vestry.Supper at six o'clock, followed by a visit by Santa Claus, and the Christmas tree. tee The Stanstead Journal.PUBLISHED EVERY TEURSDAY BY THE JOURNAL PRINTING C0.Rock Island, Que.One your (advance payment) $1.00 (paid 1a six months, 1.2 AS the end of the yeer, 1.50 When sent by mail to subscribers in the Ualted States the price will be 81.50 « year in vanoe.Entered as second-class matter at the Post- Hd st Derby Line under the act of March, 8 ° ADVERTISING RATES.Transient advertising i0 cents & line for tue fret insertion and 8 cents a line for each sub- | sequent insertion.12 lines to thé inch.THE NEW GOVERNMENT.The \u201cUnion\u201d government was sustained at the poils on Monday.Early figures indicate a majority of 44, which is about the same as the Conservative majority of 1911.In Ontario the government has secured the same number of seats that it did in 1911, namely, 72.In the Maritime Provinces there 18 not much change.But comparisons can hardly be made between the elections of 1911 and 1917.In the west some 28 Liberal-Unionists have been elected; in Ontario and the Maritime Provinces there are a considerable number of Liberals on the government side.In the whole Dominion Liberals, Liberal- Unionists and Independent Liberals form an actual majority of the parliament just elected.Asin 1911 \u2018\u2018patriotism\u201d figured prominently in the campaign.In 1911 the battle cry was \u2018Under which Flag?\u2019 reciprocity being the main issue in all parts of the country except in the solid French- speaking sections of this province, where the Nationalist-Conservatives made an effective campaign against Laurier Imperialism.This year the slogan was \u201cWin-the-War.\u201d\u201d As supporters of reciprocity were branded as traitors in 1911, so were supporters of a \u2018referendum before conscription\u201d branded likewise in 1917.The general results have not been much different, although the government majority this year is of a different sort and has been drawn from different sections.In the provinces of Quebec and Ontario, this year the division was unfortunately largely along racial lines.Quebec took reveuge on the Nationalists whom the people regarded as their betrayers; none of them were reélect- ed and French-Canadians will be without representation in the new Cabinet unless through senatorial appointment or the retirement of Unlonists in ¢\u2018safe\u2019\u2019 constituencies in other provinces to make room for them.It is not much of an optimist who cannot find some source of satisfaction in the returns.The Borden government has been returned by a big majority.At the same time Liberals of all classes constitute an actual majority of the new parliament.8ir Wilfrid Laurier not only has a solid Quebec, but a net majority of four in all provinces east of Manitoba.The only party which did not win something is the Nationalists.Nova Scotia did not furnish the only surprise.The West was where the effects of the War-time Election Act were most felt and it was the West that really defeated 8ir Wilfrid Laurier.The defeat was much greater than the Unionist estimate anticipated.This gave Sir Wilfrid 4 seats in Manitoba, 4 in Saskatchewan, 4 in Alberta and 2 in British Columbia, whereas he won only one In Manitoba one in British Columbia, and none in the other western provinces.Thinking men consider the situation in the province of Quebec serious, and are awaniting the outcome with much antiety.Others are asking what would happen if Laurier- Liberals, In.dependent- Liberals and Conscription- ist-Liberals should join hande in parliament upon some such issue as tariff reform.Many of the Western Union- ist- Liberals have been elected mainly by supporters who have been calling for free tractors and other tariff concessions which Conservatives would not entertain.If the leadership is big enough and strong enough, concentration on the \u201cone issue\u2019\u2019 may save the situation.Everybody will hope for the best.One thing io particular is to be hoped for; that is, that there may be found men who are strong enough and patriotic enough to prevent a repetition of such deals as have shocked the Canadian conscience during the past three years, and which must have been dis- heartering to those who, through love of country and for the cause of liberty, have gone into the very jaws of death.There has been some speculation as to the manner in which the verdict would be accepted by the people in view ot the methods by which it was obtained, While these methods have been condemned by political speakers, there has been no talk of a revolutionary character and the matter may fairly be expected to die down with the assing of the campaign memories.he government has great opportunities and great eos ponaiotiition; unless it \u201cmakes good\u2019 it can hardly expect to again find a way 10 power through another appeal to the patriotism, as it has twice done.On the other hand the government should be given a fair chance to prove that suspicion of ita motives in connection with couscription, election acts, etc., was unwarranted.Ifit does that, puts a stop to army grafting, enacts just laws and provides honest and economical administration, the people will continue to bear the burdens vf war with firm determination to sev it through to the end.Principle of Winning War.Editor of the Stanstead Journal, y name before the convention.and make him into a second class pol- ititian.Why should you choose an absent soldier when you had the pick of volunteers from all the professions and other walks of life?Asfarus I have heard no one asks for exemption or pleads ill health, but all are willing to occupy at least a listening post in the Ottawa firing line.With all good wishes for 1918 to the readers of the JOURNAL from one of Stanstead\u2019s \u2018\u2018Win-the- War\u201d soldiers, somewhere in France.B.B.MORRILL.Nov.28, 1917.THE PRESS HELD RESPONSIBLE.Nova Scotia furnished one of the biggest surprises of the election.On the eve of polling Uaionists claimed eight out of fourteen seats in the Prime were nine to five against the govern- A well known traveling man, just re- of the Moncton Transcript, the travel- New Brunswick one newspaper which of \u2018\u2018steadying\u2019 things in that province, described in Nova Scotia.The Jour- NAL has no means of verifying this the belief that it was honestly expressed and that it will be of interest Halifax constituencies conflagration there.f: om a man in Ontario a letter where- justification tor such an statement.Before we can begin reasoning at all we must realizetheneces- they are.Maybe it we had the mak- one race, one language and one relig- Nationalist.be the worse off for it.pray that Laurier be spared.would Lavergne for a Laurier.DOMINION ELECTIONS, toliows.ment.tion.red.Ontario 7 11 Quebec 3 62 Nova Scotia 5° New Brunswick 7 Manitoba 13 Prince Ed.Island 0 British Columbia 12 | © ro =n ® wl lhl ell Saskatchewan 16 Yukon \u2014 Alberta 9 0 3 ceded in Nippising.on the eixth page of this paper.the advantage of the Government.FIGHTING OR LEGISLATING?COL.MORRILL THANKS FRIENDS.Dear Sir, \u2014The JOURNAL containing report of Win-the-War convention held at Ayer\u2019s Cliff, just received.Kindly permit me through your valuable paper to thank all those who ponored me at that time by bringing I like to think that those who supported me were actuated by a desire to express their appreclation, not only of my actions, but of all Stanstead\u2019s sons who have responded to their country\u2019s call.Many have made far greater sacrifices than have as yet tallen to my lot.The chances of my receiving the nomination were, I am sure, remote, for, as Dr.Fraser so kindly pointed out, it would be against the principle of winning the war to bring a trained soldier from the front ment.8o far no explanation that is altogether satisfactory has been made, er claimed the press of the Maritime Provinces had been \u2018\u2018bought up\u201d by the Unionists and that the newspapers so far overdid the work they had been paid to do that the electorate revolted against them.In the opinion of our informant, the fact that there was in supported the opposition had the effect thus preventing a reaction such as that opinion, which, however, is given in to our readers.Voting in the two is deferred until January 28th, on account of the A local clergyman recently received in \u20ac1e latter expressed the opinion that a bullet should be put through Sir Wilfrid Laurier.Viewed from any angle, we fail to see the least possible irrational sity for accepting some conditions as ing of the world we would bave but ion.But since conditions are as they are, what earthly benefit could come to anybody by the destruction of Laurier.Instead of a high-minded imperial statesman to lead the French-Ca- nadiane we should likely have a Both Efglieh-epeaking and French-speaking Canadians would Both races, but particularly the English, may well In bis last speech before defeat at the polls, Sir Wilfrid said: \u2018If on the other hand I fail, I eball continue to work from the morrow, and I shall strive to do the best I can do for my country, battling as a simple private.\u201d We cannot see the viewpoint of those who substitute a Bourassa or a It is expected that the soldiers\u2019 vote will make some changes, probably to |if it badn\u2019t been tor the elections it HOUSE IS FOR PROHIBITION.Bringing Soldiers from Front Against Predicted that U.8.will be Altogether Dry in Thres Years.Nation-wide prohibition won in the House of Representativas at Washington Monday, and only the adjustment of a slight difference in resolutions between the House and Senate now stands in the way of submitting to state Legislatures an amendment to the federal constitution forbidding the manufacture, sale or importation of intoxicating liquor for beverage purposes in the United States or its territories, The vote in the House, taken after a day of debate before crowded galleries, was 282 to 128, with the parties dividing almost evenly.The margin of prohibition was just eight votes more than the necessary two-thirds of the membership of the House required for adoption, and 26 more than two-thirds of those voting.Both \u2018wets\u2019 and \u2018\u2018drys\u201d had been predicting victory all day and it was not until the last few nuwes had been called thay the anti-prohibition forces conceded their defeat.The States are given seven years in which to ratify the amendment but it is confldently predicted that full ratification will come in three years.THE FEED OBSTACLE IN PORK PRODUCTION.Many a man will shout, \u2018no feed,\u201d\u2019\u2014 \u2018\u2018dear feed,\u201d when the subject pork production is mentioned.Feed is scarce and dear, but a large amount of feed that hoge can use is available, More can be found, and at prevailing prices pork can be produced with a profit, On every farm and in every household there is a certain amount of waste : that only the hog can make the best Minister\u2019s own province, while Liberals ; : predicted an even split.The figures °° of.Germany is feeding 4,000,000 hogs, 500,000 more than Canada possesses, in this way in suburban areas.Hog feed of this character is of immense value, and to use it most econ- turned from the Maritime Provinces, omically, the pig should receive only a when asked for an explanation yesterday, expressed the conviction that it was a revulsion of public opinion against the press.With the exception part of his diet in such feed.Some grain feed added, thereby allowing a greater distribution of the waste feed, will ensure the biggest possible return for both feeds.Skim milk, buttermilk, whey, garden waste, green clover, grass, roots, and all vegetable refuse of any food value can be employed and supplemented by grain feed as above to best advantage.Shorts and middlings are to be available at cost price.They should be used for hog feeding exclusively and not for dairy cattle for which they are not most economical.The United States has the greatest cora crop in its history.The following is an extract from Bulletin No.10 of United States Food Administration, and issued by direction of Herbert Hoover, Food Administrator: \u2014 \u201cIf we aggregate all of the feeding stuffs and if we subtract the amount ot fodder grains which we can expect to export in view of the present shipping outlook, we shall find one astounding tact: We have to-day somewhere near the equivalent of 1,000,000,000 bushels of feed more than last year.This is an increase of nearly 256 per cent.for which we have no corresponding number of animals to feed unless we begin to increase them at once.In other words, as our animals have not kept pace with our increase in concentrates, we have much more feed this year than we have animals to eat it.Therefore, if farmers are to find markets for feed, it must be to a great extent through an increase in animals.\u201d An effort is being made in this country to make large quantities of screenings, now going to the United States, available tor next year\u2019s hog crop.These screenings are being fed at Macdonald College this winter and are giving excellent results as bog feed.There are difficulties in the way of obtaining this feed and of transporting it to Eastern feeders at the present time, but it is hoped that it may be made available at a later date.Farmers can do much in next year\u2019s crop plan to meet the situation.A strip of early corn for husking can be haudled without any great additional burden, and the hogs will gladly do the busking in the fall.Dairy cattle should not be allowed to exclude hogs entirely on any farm under the prevailing circumstances because of teed The latest summary issued from |considerations.The hog is entitled to Unionist headquarters in Ottawa is ae {a place in any case.H.BARTON.Govern- Opposi- Defer- ee During the campaign in this county such words as \u2018\u2018patriot\u2019\u2019 and \u2018\u2018traitor\u2019\u201d\u2019 were used frequently, and in the case of the latter either thoughtlessly or maliciously.Some whose only virtue was talking politice were called patriots, others whose only fault was talking politics were called traitors.Those who indulge in that sort of talk bring just contempt upon themeelves and In Doubt hurt the cause they pretend to uphold.The man who, at the call of duty, Since the previous summdry the [shoulders his rifle and goes forth to election of Lapierre, Liberal, is con- [face death, is a patriot; he whose chief effort is urging others to goto Details received earlier willbe found the front, is not.This world is tull of troubles; maybe would have been something else.IN MEMORY OF CARLOS A.WELLS DEC.26, 1916.| Fos SALE\u20141 No.2 Malotte Cream Bepara- tor.A.J.Mallard, Massawippi, Que.58 Les l\u2014Between Becbe and Rock Island, Dec.17th, as knitting bag and contents.Reward at Journal office.501 Rooms TO LET\u2014Mre.F.J.Libby, Pierce Avenue, Stanstead.NOTICE A special meeting of the School Board the Township of Stanstead will be held in Fair- view Hall, Sœiths Milis, Tuesday, Dec.18th, at lV o'clock #.m., for the purpose of transacting any business that may come before said rd.L.E.CARPENTER, Sec'y Treas.Smith'a Mills.Dec.11, i917.FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO VISIT TheVarietyStore CEMENT BLOCK BEEBE PLAIN Open at 9 a.m.EVERY DAY and EVENING till Christmas We aim to carry a line different from others at prices not to be equalled.Early purchases of some g es it possible for us to offer them at less than the cost prices today.BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOILET ARTICLES GLASSWARE, FRENCH IVORY, PICTURES CARDS, GRAY ENAMEL WARE, ETC.Have not time to tell you all the bargains we offer, but call your attention to the following: Alger Boys\u2019 Books, each.Popular Fiction, formerly $1.50.ABC Linen Picture Books, each Box Stationery.c.10¢ to 50c Brooms, good weight, 4-ewed, each 55c Toilet Tissue Paper.8 rolls for 25c Fea Aprons, 3 styles, each Four-in-hand Ties.We just put on display a fine assortment of high grade Hand Painted China articles, some at 26c each, and none over 50c.Xmas Holly Ribbon, Holly Wrapping Paper, Red, Green and White Tissue Paper.WANTED\u2014A neat, reliable matd for general housework.Cooking not required.Apply to Mrs.Wright Hovey, Rock Island.42tf FOR SALE.One Work Horse, six years old, sound and all right, weight 1400 1bs.; - ne extra fine six- year-old family or lady Driver, weight 980; five registered Ayrshire Bulls, from one Inonth to eighteen months of age.Also a seven-room House in the village of Ayer's Cliff.F.E.RICHARDSON, Ayer's Cliff, Que 4412 Or telephone 4r12.WANTED-\u2014Men to cut pulp wood and logs.Frontier Lumber Co., [nc., Derby Line, Vt.FEXPERIENCED Waitress wanted.Stanstead nn.OST\u2014At Rock Island.Nov.28th, a square Horse Blanket.Finder please report at the Journal office.tfs FOR SALE\u2014Purebred Shropshire Ram Lambs and Rhode Island Red Cooks.Byron W.Brown, Smith's Mills Que.BAKING.Home-made Bread and Pastry.Baked Beans and Brown Bread, Saturdays.Mrs.E.B.Griffin, over Derby Line Meat Market.tf47 HOUSES FOR SALE.Dwelling House, ten rooms, on Maple Ave nue; central location.Also a new seven- room House, built by Paquette & Jenkins, located «n Paquette Avenue, and having electric lights, bath, etc.Terms reasonable.For particulars apply to J.F.Paquette or C.R.Jenkins.sitf FRANK D.FLINT NEWPORT, VERMONT The Store That Sells Wooltex Coats and Suits G HERE are only a few days left to complete Christmas shopping.Let us help you to get your list completed with the most useful articles and at the least expense in money and nerve energy when both are in many cases nearly exhausted.We have enough extra room to display our stocks in a way to make shopping a pleasure and enough extra help to serve you without a long delay and such a display of useful and inexpensive articles to find just what you will want.New Year\u2019s Gifts Su , So many- of our customers make their gifts New Year\u2019s instead of Christmas that we shall leave all our stock displayed until after that day for their convenience.Annual January Sale We have been asked so many times lately if we were going to try and have our usual January Sale that we want to assure our customers who have come to depend on these sales that we are and that we shall try and save them money on every day staple merchandise and shall close out all over stocks as usual.We begin to plan for this sale the first day of February each year.This year while the prices of cotton will seem high in comparison with former years there probably has not been a year for twenty years when there was a greater chance to save money onthe prices we must pay than the present one, Cottons are bound to be high for several years after the war is over.All Linen Damask and Napkins Every year since the war began we have had more than a full year\u2019s supply of All Linen Damask and Napkins in our surplus stock in the Basement but now every yard of All Linen Damask and every dozen of All Linen Napkins are in stock and offerèd at less than it would be possible to buy the few numbers we can get now at wholesale.Buy Damask and Napkins while you can get all pure Linen.Ready-to-Wear Coats, Suits, Skirts, Dresses and Waists Can be bought from this time for January prices.If you wish to do some shopping for Christmas or New Year\u2019s and want anything in the Ready-to-Wear Department ask for January Sale prices.CONSIDERED 1916-1917\" SENSATIONAL SUCCESS sn NEW YORK anp Ly STILL RUNNING THE PICTURE BEAUTIFUL WIT MOST WONDERFUL PICTURE EVER SHOWN COME AND SEE IT BORDER THEATRE \"DECEMBER 24 anp 25 FRANK D.FLINT, - NEWPORT.Vr.X PRESENTS 7 Wi A 5 ANNETTÉ BY NEW YORK CRITICS TO BE THE - 7 SPECIAL MUSICAL 7 SCORE 7, SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA giz HE 4 ANOTHER RAID ON LINE HOUSE.Place Had Air of Business but No Boozn was Uncovered.Canadian and American officers again visited the \u2018Line House,\u201d near North Derby, last Sunday.They found the roads good, yard well broken out, and the interior appearance very much as usual.There was the usual supply of bottles, jugs and demijohus, but the raiders uncovered no booze, although they made thorough search.The proprietor, Mr.Parmenter, kept as far to the south side of the \u2018\u2018line\u201d as the walls of the building would permit.He is now linebound so far as this province is concerned, fines opposed for late offences not baving been paid.STANSTEAD COUNTY ELECTION.The election in Stanstead County resulted in the return of Mr.W.K.Baldwin, Liberal, by a majority of about 1100.The campaign was largely fought out on old party lines.Except in the case of one provincial election the government candidate, W.L.Shurtleff, L1.D., had for many years been prominently identified with the Qonservative cause, and after the 1917 election he conducted the investigations which preceded dismissal of Liberals from civil service positions throughout this section of country.That was not a position to win support of political opponents, and its influence was felt during the campaign.QUEBEC FARMERS\u2014ATTENTION.Grow More Wheat Next Year.-_\u2014 The present gigantic world conflict has placed the question of wheat- growing in this provipce in an entirely different position from that which it normally occupies.The high value of wheat-products as human food together with their splendid transportation and keeping qualities, make them practically indispensable to the military and civil population of our country.Then, too, the world\u2019s wheat supply has been greatly decreased through lack of labor in producing countries and through the fact that many of the channels of trade bave been seriously interfered with or cut off.Great Britain and her Allies have a shortage of some five hundred million bushels this year that must be met by importing and by restricted consumption generally.These facte bave made the price of wheat abnormally high, and bave placed Canada in the important and responsible position of being one of the two large producing countries from which must come the supply to meet these needs While it is impossible to predict definitely the conditions that will prevail when the 1918 crop is barvested, it ie absolutely certain (even if the war were to end to-morrow) that the demand for wheat willbe very great.Itis very probable that the need will be even more urgent than it is now.Canada will in any case be called upon to furnish a large amount of wheat for export and the price will still be high.À great responsibility rests upon the shoulders of consumers to restrict the consumption of wheat products this year but an equal responsibility rests upon all Odpadians to do all that can possibly be done to increase the acreage and yield of the 1918 crop.The farmers of Quebec must do their part.The contest, although spirited, was conducted on a higher plane than most political conteste have been.\u2018There were no unseemly acts, unless the Dixville episode be considered as such, and concerning tbat there is conflict of opinion, some claiming that, like the report of Mark Twain\u2019s \u201cfret\u201d death, it Was \u201c\u2018greatly exaggerated.\u201d Tne government candidate met with some criticism from observers on account of his plain statements regarding the unattached soldiers\u2019 vote us well as on account of his particular appeal to English-speaking electors; and the opposition speaker was accused of \u201ctalking too much.\u201d No other two opposing candidates in this county ever remained so friendly throughout a political campaign as did Grit and Tory in the fight which closed on Monday.The following returns were received by telephone and may be subject to some slight alteration: Baldwin Shurtleff GRANITEVILLE.In a letter recently received from the Militia Department, Mrs.W.C.Blair was informed that her son, Pte.Rutus W.Blair, had been admitted to the General Military Hospital, Edmonton, England, on Nov.14tb, euffer- ing from tbe effects of being gassed, caused by the explosion of a shell, and burns.Mr.and Mrs.Geo.Somerville and family are moving to Newport this week, where they have rented a tenement.A Christmas tree and short entertainment will be held at the schoolhouse on Friday, Dec.21.SMALL FARM FOR SALE 388\u2014This is a farm of 9 acres located 1'; mile from Derby, on a aplendid State road and stage route, !{ mile from school.Has good epring water running at house, near neighbors and telephone.Messrs.William Duncan of Barre, Maj.Maj.Vt, and Harry Raffan of Lennoxville St.Hermengilde 122 were here on Monday to vote.Barford, North 81 Mr.and Mrs.Elmore Powers are Barford, South 130 leaving to live on a farm near Stan- Barnston Corner 10 stead.Way's Mills 3 Mr.W.Duncan and Miss Barbara Heathon 5 Duncan were guests of Mr.and Mrs.Baldwin\u2019s Mills 56 D.MacFarlane doring their stay here.Stanhope 32 Mr.and Mrs.H.Raffan of Lennox- Coaticook, 1 46 ville spent a short time visiting old 6 2 59 friends here recently.se 3 130 Pte.Carl Duncan arrived home from Re 4 8 Quebec on leave until Dec.27.Pte.re 5 10 Duncan, who went overseas with the \u201c 6 61 117th Battalion, had heen in a hospital Dixville 50 in England for some months, and pre- Hatley, E.36 vious to that had spent several months Massawippi 0 0 in a Labor Battalion in France.He Reed\u2019s Crossing 50 has many interesting things to tell of North Hatley 32 his experiences.St.Catherine, 1 el The schools in surrounding districts se 2 13 are closing this week, and the teachers Magog, Town 1 2 are leaving for their holidays.The 6 2 38 Misses C.Barratt and B.MacKay to 6 8 104 Cookshire and Scotstown; Miss Molly 66 4 125 Savage to Roxton Falls.ss 5 115 The beautiful silk Union Jack, and 66 6 76 staff, which were procured through Magog, No.1 East 49 the efforts of Mrs.Blair, have been ** No.2 West 38 placed above the Honor Roll in the Georgeville 2 urch, and form a very pleasing ad- Fitch Bay 26 _ dition to the interior of the church.Marlington 20 Hononen .Smith's Mille 85 OHONOHO:CHONONONONOE Mec 5.=.8 Qo Boynton 12 Stanstead Plain 38 Rock Island No.1 East 13 Rock Island No.2 West 40 Beebe Plain No.1 12 Beebe Plain No.2 8 Ayer\u2019s Cliff 56 3 stalls, carriage room and bays.price.Price $2000.Arlington Block, \u2014 THE AMES GARAGES AT Derby Line and Rock Island 1!g story HOUSE with 6 rooms, good cellar, flush closet, hard wood floors all through; Is papered and painted.BARN, 22x57, with painted and are in first-class repair.The land is a rich, loamy soil, almost level and at present cuts ten tons hay.The place is beautifully situated on the edge of a pond and is a good proposition atthe P.C.BLANCHARD & CO.In Cumberland county, N.8,, E.N.Rhodes, speaker of the late house, seems to have been defeated by H.J.Logan, K.C., Liberal, by a majority of 140.It would not be surprising it this constituency were changed by the soldiers\u2019 vote.Woodshed.These buildings are Jerusalem, the \u2018Holy City,\u201d fell into British hands without the firing of a British bullet or shell against its walls.Between the offer to surrender and the NEWPORT, VT.NORNORORORONNONONORORORONO formal acceptance there was sharp fighting on the outekirte.At the recent annual meeting of the Vermont Maple Sogar Makers Association at Burlington, A.R, Magoon of Ooventry exhibited the prize winning syrup; it tested 88!¢ per cent, Hon.Albert Sevigny, Minister of Inland Revenue, was defeated in both of @ e | ; This is the season for Overhauling and Making $ Ready your Cars for 1918.Don\u2019t Delay this until the last minute.$s Let us have your order for this work now.GEORGE T.AMES, Proprietor tion.Hon.P.E.Blondin, Postmaster- General, 1s also defeated.Furs make & sensible Christmas gift.A good line at Olement Bros.A full line of white Ivory toilet arti- oles at Stewart\u2019s, The Jeweler\u2019s.0 a : a i § the seats wherein he stood for reélec- 8 3 This is the first election where everybody won\u2014something.FOR CANADA'S WAR HISTORY.Soldier's Photographs Wanted by Officer of War Records.The officer in command Canadian war recorde has asked ue to make known that it ie desired to compile a complete history in photograph of the Oanadian\u2019s share in the war, in the same way that all other belligerent countries are compiling similar records.It is particularly desired to obtain photographs of all officers, N.C.O.'s and meu who have served or are now serving in the overseas military forces of Canada, and it is requested that an appeal should be made to this end, through these colamns.\u2019 All officers and other ranks serving overseas may find it difficult to send in their photographe and their relatives are therefore especially appealed o, to send in their photographs for them, By preference the photographs should be unmounted and printed on bromide paper in order to ensure per- mapence.Each photographshould be accompanied by a concise record not exceeding two or three hundred words, of the subject\u2019s military career, including date of enlistment, promotions, distinctions and so on, as this will greatly assist in obtaining a full and accurate resord of all concerned.In addition it is desired to collect all photographs dealing with the mobilization, training and departure of troops together with pictures illustrating reviews, sports, presentations, etc.Any photograph of this nature is regarded as a document of historical importance, and it is hoped that the possessors of all such photographs will deem it their duty to send either the originals or copies, which will ultimately be placed in the permanent public arcbives of the Dominion.All photographs, which will be acknowledged, should be addressed to the Officer in command Canadian War Records, 14 Olifford St, Bond St, London, W.I.England.ABOUT OUR NEIGHBORS.Oddly enough the chief appeal in this county for support of the government was on account of the Liberals who had joined the Union.If they have nothing to recommend them other than that they are Liberals, it is a weak appeal.Party names have littie magic these days.The men must be judged by their acts, and in this critical hour of ite existence Canada sbould be watching them.In Sherbrooke County F.N.McCrea, Liberal, was elected over W.8.David- gon, Unionist, by a majority of 1307, In Richmond- Wolfe E.W, Tobin, Liberal, defeated W.G.Orombie, Unionist, by a majority of 5024.A.B.Hunt, Liberal, won in Compton over Mclver, Unionist, by a majority of 1920.In Missisquoi county the victor was W.F.Kay, Liberal, the vaquished Geo.England, Unionist, majority 1117.Shefford had already gone Liberal by acclamation.Much local interest was manifested in the contest in Brome county where A.R.McMaster, K.C., opposed Col.D.Draper.While those who had met Mr.McMaster fully appreciated both bis ability and personal worth, it may be fairly stated that aside from politics popular sympathy was rather on the side of the military hero overseas.Col.Draper was defeated, however, by a majority of 657.Therels a possibility that this may be changed by the soi- diers\u2019 votes from overseas but to do this would require that a considerable pumber of the unattached vote yet to be taken should be directed to Brome county and a victory eecured in that way would be nothing like so satisfactory as a pronounced majority from the resident electors.Then the statement of Col.Morrill in connection with this county, viz.tbat the choice of trained soldiers for parliament is against the principal of winning the war, must be considered.The defeated Union candidate in Stanstead county refused to stoop to the level of those who branded their opponents as traitors to their country; he did not question Sir Wilfrid Laurier\u2019s patriotism, but on the contrary, gave the Liberal leader the credit of epeaking his convictions, and frankly stated that if the Borden government were to come before the people as the Borden government it would not likely receive much support.For all this Dr.Shurtleff is entitled to credit and by it be probably enlisted support that otherwise would not have come to him.In this county there was more talk of patriotism in the 1911 campaign than in the campaign just closed.The question was \u201cUnder which Flag?\u201d and the alleged menace was the United States.It is more than likely that overdoing the matter then prevented a more effective use of this year\u2019s slogan, at a time when devout people in this country were thanking God for the United States.Prince Edward Island, the most purely Anglo-8axon province in the Dominion, went solidly Liberal.This fact, together with the resuit in the premier\u2019s own province of Nova 8co- tia, should rather discount the theory that all who opposed the Union Gôv- ernment were disloyal.757 pe oR d 0 a nT G 0 0 a =) [es ns | C000 0000] CHRISTMAS GIFTS A New Line of Ladies\u2019 and Gentlemen's Fobs, first class quality and the price will please you.Gold Pendants and Chains; a large assortment of these at special prices.Bracelet Watches for Ladies and Gentlemen, the old reliable Waltham make that you know is dependable.We bought these before the advance and you get the benefit of the old price.We are the headquarters for Hamilton Watches, the greatest Gentleman's Timepiece made.There are more of these Watches used on our railroads than any other make.W.W.W.Guaranteed Rings in which the stones 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ONION ELECTIONS Union Coveramant Has Majority of 51, VOTE BY PROVINCES.For For Union.Laurier ONTARIO.72 10 MANITOBA.13 1 ALBERTA.Lo 12 0 SASKATCHEWAN .16 0 BRITISH COLUMBIA 12 1 NOVA SCOTIA .=~ .6 8 NEW BRUNSWICK.6 5 P.E.ISLAND .1 3 QUEBEC.«.3 62 TOTAL.+.+.141 90 \\ ONTARIO - UNIONIST.ALGOMA EAST, Nicholson.700 ALGOMA WEST, Simpson.800 BRANT, Cockshutt .BRANTFORD, Cgckshutt .2,000 BRUCE NORTH, Clark .CARLETON, Boyce .1,600 DUFFERIN, Best .2,300 DUNDAS, Casselman .DURHAM, Rowell .1,800 ELGIN EAST, Marshall .700 ELGIN WEST, Crothers .847 FORT WILLIAM and RAINY RIVER, Manion .1,187 FRONTENAC, Edwards .1,000 GLENGARRY, STORMONT, McMartin .Acel, GRENVILLE, Reld Cee ees .1,000 GREY NORTH, Middlebro .1,175 GREY SOUTH-WEST, Ball.HALDIMAND, Lalor .400 HALTON, Anderson .2,100 HAMILTQN EAST, Mewburn .3,536 HAMILTON WEST, Stewart.1,086 HASTINGS EAST, Thompson.1,100 HASTINGS WEST, Porter .400 HURON NORTH, Bowman .1,400 SOUTH HURON, Merner .68 KINGSTON, Nickle .2,777 LAMBTON \"EAST, Armstrong 400 LAMBTON WEST, Pardee .600 LANARK, Hanna .2,400 LEEDS, White .1,600 LENNOX and ADDINGTON, J.Paul .ceases 700 LINCOLN, Chaplin\u2019 ces sees 3,700 LONDON, Cronyn .1,690 MIDDLESEX, Glass .1,000 MUSKOKA, McGibbon .760 NIPISSING, Harrison .700 NORFOLK, Charlton .\" 702 NORTHUMBERLAND, Mun- gon.200 ONTARIO NORTH, Sharpe .1,200 ONTARIO SOUTH, Smith .1,000 OTTAWA, Fripp.ves 948 J.L.Chabot .818 OXFORD NORTH, Nesbitt .295 OXFORD SOUTH, Sutherland 760 PARKDALE, Mowat .1,879 PARRY SOUND, Arthurs .1,200 PEEL, Charters .oo.1,667 PERTH NORTH, Morphy ven 786 PETERBORO EAST, Sexsmith 600 PETERBORO WEST, Burn ham.+c.2,600 PORT \"ARTHUR, KENORA, Keefer .600 PRINCE EDWARD, \u2018Hepburn 700 RENFREW NORTH, Mackie.SIMCOE EAST, Tudhope .2,000 SIMSOE NORTH, Currie .1,487 SIMCOE SOUTH, Boys .2,600 TIMISKAMING, Cochrane .700 TORONTO CENTRE, Bristol.8,479 TORONTO EAST, Kemp 7.648 TORONTO NORTH, Foster .14.607 TORONTO SOUTH, Sheard.8.117 TORONTO WEST, Hocken.6,522 VICTORIA, Hughes .© 3.700 WATERLOO SOUTH, Scott.1,000 WELLAND, Fraser .570 WELLINGTON NORTH, Clark 833 WELLINGTON 80UTH, Guthrie.3,000 WENTWORTH, Wilson | eee 3,300 YORK EAST, Foster .764 YORK NORTH, Armstrong .657 YORK SOUTH, Maclean .10,246 YORK WEST, Wallace .7,258 LAURIER.BRUCE SOUTH, Truax .700 ESSEX SOUTH, Atkin .108 ESSEX NORTH, Kennedy .1,600 KENT, McCoig .150 MIDDLESEX WEST, Ross ve 635 PERTH SOUTH, Forrester .370 PRESCOTT, Proulx .300 RENFREW SOUTH, Pedlow.200 RUSSELL, Murphy .1,500 WATERLOO NORTH, Euler.2,018 QUEBEC UNIONIST.MONTREAL (St.Lawrence and St.Geo), Ballantyne.1,110 ST, ANNE'S, Doherty .1,622 ST.ANTOINE, Ames.1,200 LAURIER ARGENTINE, McGibbon .600 BROME, McMaster .1,622 BEAUHARNOIS, Papineau .Accel, BEAUCE, Hon.Dr.Beland®.Acel.BELLECHASSE, Fournier .1,220 BERTHIER Gervais .910 BONAVENTURE, Marcil .2,500 BAGOT, Marcille .ve.1,000 CHAMPLAIN, Desaulniers .2,656 CHAMBLY and VERCHERES, Archambault .500 CHARLEVOIX - MONTMORENCY, Casgrain .3,000 CHICOUTIMI- -SAGUENAY, Savard 330 CHATE AUGUAY- -HÜNTING- DON.RODD .1,948 | COMPTON, Hunt .1,400 DORCHESTER, Cannon .1,000 DRUMMOND-ARTHABASCA- VILLE, Brouillard .Accl GASPE, Lemieux .8,009 GBO, ETIENNE CARTIER, Jacobs.900 HULL, Fontaine .Accl.| HOCHELAGA, Lesage .JACQUES CARTIER.Lator- tune.1,000 JOILETTF, Denis Ces .100 KAMOURASKA, Lapointe .3,000 LAPRAIRIE and NAPIER- VILLE, Lanctot .LAURIER-OUTREMONT, Du- | Tremblay .\u2026.cocoon \"CARIBOO, Fulton .9,000 SKEENA, Stork .2.655 | LADELLE; \u201c'ortier .* Acct, LOTBINIERE, Veins .2.000 YORK-SUNBURY, McLeod .3.000 VAL, Etbier .+.Accl.LISLET, Fafard .Acel.GLOUCESTER SER.A L'ASSOMPTION- MONTCALM, » Turgeon .Accel Seguin + ov 2.2 21.200 KENT CO., Leger.1,800 LEVIS, Bourassa.; C NORTHUMBERLAND, Morris- 105 MASKINONGE, Mayrand | vee.ATR | res MITT EY A NT VAN A.MAISSONEUVE, Lemieux .4,460 RESTIGOUCHE AND MADA- ; WASKA, Michaud .MATANE, Pelletier cee 8,000 WESTMORELAND MISSISQUOI, Kay .100 , Copp.MEGANTIC, Pacaud .Accl _\u2014 s , NOVA SCOTIA UNIONIST.COLCHESTER, McCurdy .CAPE BRETON S.and RICHMOND, Douglas .DIGBY and ANNAPOLIS, Davidson .een KING'S, Borden .SHELBURNE-QUEEN, Fleld- Acol., ing seas YARMOUTH \u2018and CLARE, Spinney.\u2026.11Q LAURIER.CAPE BRETON 8.and RICHMOND, Kyte.veo.small ANTIGONISH, Sinclair \u2026.\u2026.CUMBERLAND, Logan .C.BRETON N.and VICTORIA, McKenzie .HUNTS, Martell .INVERNESS, Chisholm LUNENBURG, Duff.PICTOU, MacKay.85 221 1,476 11 1,299 300 | P.E.ISLAND VICTORIA-CARL, Carvell *.Acct, ' DISCOVERED RIGHT TO THINK Author Relates How Young Harvard Student Broke the Conventional Trappings and Bonds.Is thinking a science, an art or a \u2018profession?Henry Hazlitt, author of | UNIONIST, Hw, .KINGS, McIsaacs.«ss 300 a\u201d lé LAURIER.PRINCE, Read .cess.158 QUEENS, Warburton .«.400 SIR WILFRID LAURIER Sinclair.\u2026\u2026.\u2026.400 haan.p Deschene .\u2026 1,100 MINISTERS ELECTED.COLET, Trahan .Accl PORTNEUF, DeLisle .Acel.SIR ROBERT BORDEN- PONTIAC, Cablll.»\u2026\u2026\u2026.1500 HON.ARTHUR MEIGHEN.QUEBEC W., Parent .,.1,500 SIR EDWARD KEMP * QUEBEC CO., Lavigueur .| SIR GEORGE FOSTER.QUEBEC EAST, Laurier .6,000! HON.J.C.DOHERTY ° QUEBEC SOUTH, Power .1,675 a \u20ac \u2018 ON a OUT EE | HON.C.C.BALLANTYNE.Tobin Cen ' 4,500 HON.T.A CRERAR, RICHELIEU, Cardin .2,500 | HON.oon: RIMOUSKI, Danjou .Accl HON.F B CARVELL STANSTEAD, Baldwin .1,100 HON.DR REID * SHEFFORD, Boivin .Accl,! HON.s E MEWBURN SHERBROOKE, McCrea .1,321 SIR THOS.WHITE * ST.DENIS, Verville .large , 3 HON.FRANK COCHRANE ST, HYACINTHE, Gauthier.Accel.HON.MARTIN BURRELL., ST.JAMES, Lapointe .Accel, HON.THOS CROTHERS.STE.MARIE, Deslauriers .Acel.: : \u2019 ST.JOHN'S and IVERVILLE, MINISTERS DEFEATED.Demers .4,000 TEMISCOUATA, Gauvreau .5,000 HON.P.E.BLONDIN.THREE RIVERS, B HON.A, SEVIGNY, defeated in ureau .Accl Dorchester by 1,000 d West- TERREBONNE, Provost .Accl, Dorchester by i, and in Wes VAUDREUIL, Boyer .2,000 Mount by 2,466.WESTMOUNT, St.HENRRI, 6 ELECTION DEFERRED, Ledue .te.2,466 WRIGHT, Devlin .\u201d large HON.A.K.MACLEAN.YAMASKA, Gladu .1,742 _\u2014 - A GREAT SHOWING.MANITOBA Majority for Union, UNIONIST.! Toronto West.6,622 BRANDON, Whidden .\u201cToronto Centre .3,479 DAUPHIN, Cruise .Acc], Toronto East.200 7,648 LISGAR, Bolton .Toronto North.14,607 MACDONALD, Henders .\u2018Toronto South.3,117 MARQUETTE, Crerar .Parkdale.\u2026 1,879 NEEPAWA, F.L.Davis .York East .ve een 764 PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE, Mei- York South.«.10,245 ghen.\u2026_ Lace es 3,000 York West.7,258 SELKIRK, Hay .1,000 York Nerth.see en 567 SOURIS, Finley ._\u2014 SPRINGFIELD, Richardson .3,000 Total for Toronto district 56,076 WINNIPEG CENTRE, An- - drews.AR .12,861 WINNIPEG NORTH, Blake.3, 200 | VOTING AT THE FRONT.WINNIPEG SOUTH, Allen .11 831 nn One deferred.Pall Clerk Wounded While LAURIER.Guarding Ballot Boxes.PROVENCE, Molloy cee soe 300 | CANADIAN ARMY HEADQUARTERS IN THE FIELD, Des.18.\u2014No SASKATCHEWAN less than 87 per cent.of the total vote of the Canadian corps had been | UNIONIST.polled by 8 o'clock Friday night, ASSINIBOIA, Turriff .1,000 Some units have already polled one BATTLEFORD, Wright .400 hundred per cent.of the ballots, HUMBOLDT, Lang .600 while the general experience to date KINDSERSLEY, Myers .800 is that the number of men refusing LAST MOUNTAIN, Johnston.Acel.to exercise the franchise is almost MACKENZIE, McPhee .negligible in specific units, although MAPLE CREEK, Maharg .Accl.the aggregate may be appreciable.MOOSEJAW, Calder .2,700 The election officers have taken NORTH BATTLEFORD, Long 1,000 their boxes with them on the tram- PRINCE ALBERT, Knox .380 ways behind the lines, and have QU'APPELLE, Thompson .Accl.voted men as they worked.In the REGINA, Cowan .5,000 same way they have gone through SALTCOATS, MacNutt .SASKATOON, Wilson .SWIFT CURRENT, Argue .the front-line trenches, giving men 3,639\" in the firing line their opportunity to exercise the franchise.One poll WEYBURN, Thompson .Accl.clerk has been seriously wounded, a LAURIER.presiding officer has been sent down, NONE.to the base as a casualty, while one \u2014_ gunner voting beside his gun was hit by shrapnel.ALBERTA Polling booths have been damaged UNIONIST.by shell fire and by bombs, but there 2 RIV ve ee has been no serious interruption to BATTLE ay ia lo S00 the election work, ande above all, no CALGARY EAST, Redman ,.2,072 Interference with the actual war op- CALGARY WEST, Tweedie.4,000 erations.EDMONTON EAST, Mackie .EDMONTON WEST, Griesbach 3,000 Tribunal on the Carpet.LETHBRIDCE, Buchanan .1,154 WINNIPEG, Dec.18.\u2014As a result of a series of alleged irregultrities, action has been taken to remove the members of St.Boniface Tribunal No.MEDICINE HAT, Sifton RED DEER, Clark 1,762 900 400 STRATHCONA, Douglas .71.Acting on order of the Depart- VICTORIA, Holden .«vee.300 ment of Justice, E.R.Chapman, re- LAURIER.gistrar for Manitoba, has made & NONE.long affidavit to show how this trl- \u2014_\u2014 a has disregarded (structions.The members of the tribunals are BRITISH coLunsia ;Magistrate C, Henri Royal, of St.UNIONIST.Boniface and ex-Ald.Jos.A.Cusson.BURRARD, Crowe .ap Unidentifed Bodies Will Be Buried.i HALIFAX, Dec.18.\u2014Dr.W.D.500 Finn, the medical examiner, has issued a notice that all unideatitied COMOX-ALBERNI, Clements.KOOTENAY EAST, Bonel .KOOTENAY WEST, Green .NANAIMO, McIntosh .200 bodies at Chebucto mortuary not NEW WESTMINSTER, Me- Identified by Sunday night at 10 Quarrie .1,300 o'clock will be buried.VANCOUVER CENTRE, Stav- Sanitary conditions at the morgue ens.\u2026.\u2026.2 020 00 4,000 \u2018are in perfect order and no danger of VANCOUVER SOUTH, Cooper 3.000 \u2018contagion exists.VICTORIA CITY, Tolmie .4,000 \u2014_\u2014 WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, Well Defined.Stacey .4.2.22220 .300 Lord Halsbury was once arguing a YALE, Burrell FR .Accel.case on behalf of a Welshman, and | showed great knowledge of the principality and its people.\u201cCome, -.leading! come,\u201d said the judge at last, \u201cyou know you cannot make yourself out NEW BRUNSWICK to be a Welshman,\u201d \u2018Perhaps not,\u201d UNIONIST, LAURIER.replied the barrister, \u2018but I have made a great deal of money out of CHARLOTTE, Hartt.2,734 Welshmen in my time.\u201d \u201cWell, ROYAL, McLeau .soe vo.2704 then,\u201d replied the judge, \u2018\u2018supposé ST.JOHN, Elkin .4,719 770 call you à Welshman by extrac- RT.JOHN.Wigmore .4.686 ton?\" 1,200 4 book on \u201cThinking,\u201d calls it a science and an art.George Dorsey, author of \u201cYoung Low\u201d\u2014that delightful anthropological novel of a modern, human boy \u2014makes one af his fascinating sclen- itist characters declare that thinking s a profession, as is fishing, lying, small prenching, banking or engineering.Very early in his Harvard career, ees large Young Low makes the discovery that \u2018he has a right to think and it 1s Hux- fey, as it happens, who discovers for him or helps him to discover his intellectual franchise.Here is Mr.Dorsey's description of the emergence of his hero's boy-mind from its conventional trappings and bonds: \u201cThat night, high up in Weld (one of the Harvard dormitories), in front of my fire, I tried to puzzle it out.Huxley dares think such things, and a reputa- \u2018ble firm dares print them.Surely, I, poor, insignificant I, have a right to think.\u201cAnd I did think.I had never felt that way before.I had never realized that I dare to think about these things.\u201cI felt as if a load had been lifted from me.I had no idea where it would lead\u2014nor for the time did I care\u2014but I felt mentally free for the first time in my life, And deep within me I knew what Huxley meant when he sald that to him the chiefest good was freedom to learn, to think, and to say what he pleased when he pleased! Until now I had not dared hope for such freedom .That was a memorable rainy day; and I was grateful to Huxley.I might have to pay a price for doubting, but it would be paid by a free man, not 8 bondman.Blowing Wells.What are known us blowing wells are not at all uncommon, although in some localities they are called \u201cbreathing,\u201d \u201csucking,\u201d \u201cweather\u201d or \u201cbarometer\u201d wells.The United States geologl- cal survey finds that In nearly every well of that kind the blowing and sucking occur alternately; that is, at certain times the current is outward, and at intervening periods inward.The phenomena are caused by differences in atmospheric or barometric pressure.The necessary conditions seem to be a porous stratum of soll, such as sandstone, gravel or porous limestone, only partly saturated with water, and over laid dy some impervious substance such as shale or clay.So long as the ate mospheric pressure 18 high, the air is driven into the well, where it collects in the upper part of the porous stratum above the water level.When the pressure drops, the alr flows out with considerable force, and in so doing produces what is known as \u201cblowing.\u201d The blowing usually occurs during storm periods or when the wind is in a certain direction or during certain perlods of the day.In some cases marsh gas or oil or rock gas may cause a similar blowing effect.207 Ingenuity Misapplied.Every day or so we see where & boy who used to get licked for drawing pletures in school is now a famous ar tist or cartoonist.What were you whipped In school for, mostly?! And are you putting it to any practical pur- , pose now?We got licked once for removing the halrpins from a taffy-cole ored head at the desk in front of us\u2014 but there ls no great demand for tale ents of that sort now.Another time, we missed a boy with à paper wad, and hit the teacher\u2014but there 1s much competition in the grenade throwing business now, and our aim is no better than it was then.Again, we had a ball of twine in our pocket, and we tled the end of the string to our desk, and then walked around the room, unwinding twine the while, entangling the teacher and most of the students.Do you see any financial or political possibilities now for a genius which thus manifested Itself at the age of thirteen?\u2014Claude Callan in Kansas City Star.Anclents Knew of Periscope.It 1s not generally known that the history of the periscope dates back to the time of Aristotle and Euclid.Of course, neither of these erudite an- clents had the actual article used today, but they discovered that part of the theory of light and optics which is present in the working of a periscope.At a later date the camera obscura came to baffle the world, the scientists of the fifteenth century having evolved a box in which an image can be thrown and traced by a pencil into an actual picture.The idea was quickly seized upon by showmen, and a camera ob- scura became a feature of every sideshow and exhibition.From first to last the showmen made a good deal of money out of the idea, until people came to learn that there was nothing magical about the thing.Both the periscope and the camera obscura are simplicity itself.All that is needed are a mirror and a lens, Beginning at Home, Little Tobin\u2014Mamma, didn't you say we should always try to make other people happy?Mamma\u2014Yes, dear, Little Tobin\u2014Well, I know a little \"boy that I could make very happy 1 I had five cents to buy candy with.Mamma\u2014Who is the little boy?Little Tobin\u2014It's me.Psychological Moment.\u201cWhat did pa say when you told him you wanted to marry me?\u201d \u201cSaïd all right, and asked me to fend him $20.\u201d GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS.We give the best values in Hankerchiefs that money can bay.Men\u2019s Handkerchiefs, fine gus)ity Irish Linen, with hand embroidered initials, 6 for 81.50.Ladies\u2019 Daint andigerc iefs with embroidered gorners, colored and white.Initial Handkerchiefs, 5¢., 250.and 85¢c.each A plece of Neckwear is always appreciated, especially at Obrist mas, and ours can always be relied upon to give satisfaction.Boudoir Oaps, Jap Silk, Orepe de Chine, Georgette Crepe and fancy Laces, 250., 50c., $1.00.New Silk Stockings in all colors for Ohristmas Gifts.\u201d Tourists Tablets from 50c.to $3.50, Ladies\u2019 Bags in eilk and leather.Dainty little Bags for children, same styles as for grown, ups, with mirrors.Call and see us.We have so many dainty things which we canhot put in this ad.New goods coming in every day.Ask to see the Pohlson Gifta, the unique.poér OFFICE BLOCK DEBRY LINE inal Appeal Judge Gives Ruling on Exemption of Farmers Mr.Justice Duff (the Final Court of Appeal) Declares it is Essential that there shall be No | Diminution in Agricultural Production.\u201d (Published by authority of Director of Public Information, Ottawa.) Hon.Mr.Justice Duff gave judgment on December 6th, in the first test case brought before him, as Central Appeal Judge (the final court of appeal), for the exemp tion of a farmer.The appeal was made by W.H.Rown- tree in respect of his son, W.J.Rowntree, from the decision of Local Tribunal, Ontario, No.421, which refused a claim for exemption.The son, was stated to be an experienced farm hand, who had been working on the farm continuously for the past seven years, and ever since leaving school.He lives and works with his father, who owns a farm of 150 acres near Weston, Ontario.With the exception of a younger brother, he is the only male help of the father on the farm.The father is a man of advanced years.In granting the man exemption \u201cuntil he ceases to be employed in agricultural labor,\u201d Mr.Justice Duff said: , \u201cThe Military Service Act does not deal with the subject of the exemption of persons engaged in the agricultural industry; and the question which it is my duty to decide is whether the applicant being and having been, as above mentioned, habitually and effectively engaged in agriculture and in labor essential to the carrying on of agricultural production, ought to be exempted under the provisions of the Military Service Act.\u201cThese two propositions are indisputable : \u201c(1) In order that the military power of the allies may be adequately sustained, it is essential that in this country and under the present conditions, there should be no diminution in agricultural production.\u201c(2) The supply of competent labor available for the purpose of agricultural production is not abundant, but actually is deficient.\u201cThe proper conclusion appears to be that the applicant, a competent person, who had been habitually and effectively engaged in labor essential to such production, ought not to be withdrawn from it.\u201cIt is perhaps unnecessary to say that such exemptions are not granted as concessions on account of personal hardship, still less as a favor to a class.The sole ground of them is that the national interest is the better served by keeping these men at home.The supreme necessity (upon the existence of which, as its preamble shows, this policy of the Military Service Act is founded) that leads the State to take men by compulsion and put them in the fighting line requires that men shall be kept at home who are engaged in work essential to enable the State to maintain the full efficiency of the combatant forces, and whose places cannot be taken by others not within the class called out.\u201d Ottawa, Dec.8, 1917.THE YOUNG GARAGE MY GARAGE IS NOW READY FOR BUSINESS Gasoline, Oils and Supplies Ample Floor Space Efficient Workmen Prompt Service at any hour of the twenty-four \u2018Phone this Garage if you need assistance, and we will soon be with you.Full Line of Tires E.A.YOUNG ELM STREET, DERBY LINE 0 \u2014 \u2014 Fou YOUNG COWS for sale; one newly freshened, the others to freshen soon.All four years old in spring.Prices reasonable J.W.McNALLY, R.R.No.2, Stanstead.FOR SALE.Commodious New Bungalow, 26x86, with 7-ft.on all sides; six rooms and batb.An attractive home in Prospect Park, the coming dential section of Rock Island.Price $3,700 Fred A.Putney, Rock Island, Que.tf85 Eastern Townships Men, Halloo.DO NOT CROSS THE RIVER TO FETCH WATER.Anybody addicted to drugs or alcohol can be relieved from the habit by taking a most up to date and scientific Liquor or Drug Treatment administered at Sherbrooke Sanitarium and Convalescent Home, Limited Special rooms and accommodations for a few selected, voluntary habit oases.The comforts ot refined home are afforded all patients with the utmost privacy.Board, room, nurses and consulting physicians.Correspondence solicited.Sherbrooke Sanitarium and Convalescent Home, Limited 5 Stanley Ave., Sherbrooke, Que.Phone: 1624.PUBLISHER\u2019S NOTICE.Friends of the JOURNAL sre again reminded that announcements of entertainments, ete., at which money is taken are advertisements, and ns such are subject to charge.This is one of the things which is evidently easy to forget.The necessity for the charge is greater today than ever before on account of increased costs of paper and other materials with no corres yonding increase in rates on the part of the \u2018publisher.FOR SALE On B.& M.Railway, near American border, a 10 HE developed water power in running order actory and houses within two minutes walk of railway station, sidings &c, a splendid location for Americans to establish a Canadian branch factory.Also & similar site on the G.T.R.Railroad.If these propositions are not large enough, I have several factory sites on Southern Canada -dro Power Lines.The first mentioned property is an ideal location for a whole control manufacturing pro osition.There is a nice village surround- ng t for housing the employees.undreds of American concerns will establish branch factories in Canada in the near Egsare and Stanstead County will get its share oWing to plenty of power and good trans portation.My properties will be sold at a very low price.Refer to any bank or financial institution as to my responsiblity., K.BA DWIN, (Address Baldwin's Mills.Que.NOTICE CRUELTY Any person witnessing acts of Cruelty to Animals will please report at once to the nearest S.P.0.A.inspector.F.B.McGaffee, Stanstead.A.H.DREW BUILDER George Cross, Rock Island.Plans and Specifications furnished for any style of construction in WOOD, STEEL, CEMENT | CARTER\u2019S Inks, Paste, Mucilage, Typewriter Ribbons Try Pencraft, the new double purpose , ink for office and fountain pen use Sold by ~The Journal Printing Co.#1} comms J 1} ce} 85 ee F5 E) es 5 er 5 se 8 Ho 1) - FOUNTAIN PEN WE HAVE THE Waterman Ideal, Moore\u2019s Non-Leakable, ° .and several other well-known makes.Cnosult us before buying.The Journal Printing Co., YN.ROCK ISLAND, QUE.| | | | | The Rock Island Garage ADJOINING THE GILMORE INN Now is the time to buy your New Chevrolet Car.Put your order in now for your new car as we expect the price is going to jump at least 875 by the first of the year.By making a small deposit we will take your order and book you for a car any time you say you want it delivered.This will give you at least a chance to save 850.00 to 875.00, which is worth saving in these times.I would like to have those who are thinking of having their cars overhauled, come and see me about it; we are out to give you the best kind of a job at the least expense to yon.See me before going to any other place.We have for sale one five-passenger Jackson Touring Car which is in Al shape; will sell at reasonable price.Also ome 1917 Ford Touring Car; one five passenger Velie car.We have ample storage space for cars.Full line of repairs for Ford and Chevrolet cars.Agents for Chevrolet Cars.GIVE US A TRIAL; SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.AND BRICK.; Telephone at Garage and House.Prompt attention given to General| Gras, W.ELLIOTT, Proprietor, Rock Island, Que.Rock Island, Quebec WILLIAM M.HASELTON Successor to Haselton Bros.Established 1896 Monuments, Headstones, Building Material, Marble and Granite.Wholesale and Retail.Workmanship the beat.Prices reasonable.Beebe Junction, Que.Beebe Plain, Vt.FARMS VILLAGE PROPERTY and BUSINESS CHANCES of all kinds for sale or exchange.HOWE & STOWE Newport, Vt.The Royal Bank of Canada with which is amalgamated The Quebec Bank Capital Authorized - - $25,000,000 Capital Paid up - - - 12,900,000 Reserve Funds - - - - 14,300,000 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.Sub Branch at Fitch Bay, Que.Open Thursday of each week ROCK ISLAND BRANCH A.C.McPHEE, Manager LIFE BUOY RUBBERS our stock of Rubber Footwear.E HAVE a full stock of Life Buoy Rubbers, Low and High Cut Overshoes for Men, Women, Misses, Boys and Children, and\u2019 everything in Rubbers that anyone may require.We were fortunate in getting the goods we bought.Come to us for your needs in Lumbermen\u2019s Rubbers is complete.We have WILL ROCK ISLAND, IAM M.PIKE & SON /THE NEW BRICK STORE QUEBEC eo DAIRY CAMPAIGN PLAN IRISHMEN IN COMMON BOND Writer Sees Peculiar Opportunity for Commonwealth in That Country, for Many Reasons.Ireland is, perhaps, the only country in Europe In which a co-operative come monwealth has a notable chance of be- Îng vealized.Few great industrial interests have been established there.The bulk of the people are small farmers whose economic status makes cooperative combinations more and more à necessity, The people have always » worked well In combination from the \u201ctime of the Celtic clans who so ably and for ro long resisted a great miH- tary aggression to our own time when thelr combinations for boycott destroyed a feudal system that had the , might of an empire behind It.Such a commonwealth, democratic for production, aristocratic in leader-: ship would move more and more to-! ward a brotherhood.The literary movement of today may be a prophecy of or perhaps a preparation for that brotherhood.The theme of the new Irish poetry, as I have said, Is a spiritual democracy.The ideal of the co-operative commonwealth is apt to galn the alleg- fance of every vital force in the country.To those who would have Ireland an independent state it shows the ; way to economic independence; to those who would have Ireland a resur-' gent Gaelic nationality it shows the way of return to a Gaclic form of social organization; to those who react from the dreadful economic conditions In many parts of the country it shows the way to economic betterment\u2014 Padrais Colum, in the Seven Arts.PROTECTS EYES OF SOLDIERS Chain Visor Attached to Helmet ls New Device Used by British Troops in Trenches.A new chain visor helmet attachment to protect the soldiers\u2019 eyes 1s being tried by the British in France.The visor is the invention of Capt.R R.Cruise, an ophthalmic surgeon with General Haig's forces.Around the front of the regular steel helmet Doctor Cruise has placed a slender rod, to which is attached a strip of steel chain mail, about three Inches deep.This slides on the rod as easily as_& curtain, and it ean be drawn, like a veil, fairly close by an ingenious con.) trivance and fastening.The eyes of the wearer are thus protected against ; Any fiying fragment of shell, or\u2014what is almost equally dangerous\u2014any stone or plece of earth thrown up by the explosion of a shell, The steel mail obscures the vision to a certain: extent, but not to such a degree that, the soldier is unable to use his rifle.\u2018But if he wishes greater clearness of sight half the mail can be looped back and one eye will still be protected.Make Fullest Use of Every Drop of Miik Produced.Large Portion of By-Products Might Advantageously Be Made Directly Into Food for Human Consumption.\u2018From the United States Department of Agriculture.) A campalgn to have every drop of milk produred in the United States make the fullest possible contribution to the food supply of the country will be launched immediately by the Dairy Divisions of the United States department of agriculture.This campaign will be carried on with funds made available by the food Production bill recently erficted by congress.At present much skim milk and large quantl- ties of other dairy and creamery byproducts are fed to farm animals when, according to dairy specialists, a consid- , erable portion of this might more advantageously be made directly into food for human consumption.Dalry products constitute cheap forms of food.Whole milk, skim milk, and cottage and other cheeses are high in protein and are useful substitutes for meats, In work for fuller utilization of milk in factories, the dairy division will devote special attention to cottage- cheese manufacture.Creamery and milk-plant operators will be taught cot- tage-cheese making by a corps of spe- clalists of the division, milk producers will be encouraged to send as much whole milk as possible to the crenm- eries, and efforts will be made to Increase the general consumption of cottage cheese by the public.Other specialists of the division will aid state extension workers in corduet- ing campaigns for the improvement and increased manufacture of farm- made cottage and cream cheese.These specialists also will conduct demonstrations before groups of farm men and women.PLAN FOR CATCHING RABBITS Illustration Shows Scheme Recommended by Department-ef Agri- culture\u2014Tile Is Used.A clever plan for catching rabbits ls recommended by the department of agriculture, It is a trap which catches the rabbits alive, and almost any boy can construct one quickly.The materials required consist of a twelve-inch sewer tile with a six-inch side outlet, and two lengths of six- inch tiles.The long end of the larger tile Is set downward in the ground so that the small side outlet is below the surface, as shown.The two small tiles are connected with the side outlet so that the opening will extend out to the surface.The tileg are well covered with soil to exclude all light, and a close-fitting cover is placed over the uppe of the large tile The open end of the sm} tile may be surrounded with a feffhail stones and brush to make it Inviting to the rabbits, The rabbits are free to pass in and out of the dens thus made.When they are located in one of them it is an Rifle Range Industry Brisk.Thesrifle range Industry has taken on a wonderful impetus all over New York.Not only the men in uniform.but citizens of all ages and even wom: \u2018en are priming their weather eye for \u2018emergency service against the Kalser \u2018The little street ranges, with their \u2018equipment of stationary clay pipes, \u2018moving clay ducks and silver balls balanced on water spouts, have mushroomed their way into all the thor: 'oughfares in which people promenade | in the evenings, and every unoccupied, store and booth has been converted into a spot for the testing of one's prowess with the rifle.Civilians are in a majority among those who nightly try thelr skill at these ranges, but very frequently a group of men in uniform will saunter up to have a little competition among themselves.The clivil- fan marksmen on these occasions usually retire for the time belng.Tile Drain Trap.easy matter to close up the entrance and take them out of the large tile by raising the cover.Such traps are especially suited to open places or on .prairie lands, where rabbits cannot find natural hiding places\u2014Popular Scl- Saving Causes Coin Shortage.ence Monthly.Shortage of small coins, complained of by Minneapolis banks, may be due \u2018partly to the practice of saving buffa- | lo nickels and the new dimes, bankers.USE AVAILABLE PLANT FOOD ! \u2018believe.; : 1 Material Must Readily Dissolve in Soil Many persons have formed the habit and Be Taken Up by Plant and of putting away the buffalo coins or Then Digested.the new ten-cent pleces on the well- -\u2014 | \u2018established theory that the saver can Every reader of a farm paper must .saccumulate considerable stms in this have encountered frequently the ex- way and yet do it so gradually that pression \u201cavailable plant food.\u201d AS «he never misaes it.\u201d defined by Prof.R.R.Hudelson, it Bankers said the penny famine prob- means the plant food which will ab) was due to recently 1 readily dissolve In the soil water so among children.Pennies pos ns that the plant can take it up.In the by parents, coins that formerly went animal stomach there are certain di- back into circulation ns quickly as 1t- gestive flulds that dissolve the food 80 tie feet could flutter to the corner that it can be absorbed into the blood candy store, now find thelr way into stream.The soll must serve as a : stomach for plants and ns the plant the toy bank.\u2014Minneapolis Journal.food dissolves in the soil water it is absorbed into the -plant juices and moves up through the plant where it can be used.The extra water evaporates from the leaves and moves up, giving a constant circulation.From this it can be been that only dissolved plant food can be used.Almost all soil materials can be dissolved to a slight extent but often the rate of dissolving is too slow.FARMER SHOULD KEEP BOOKS Many Cannot Tell at End of Year Whether Business Has Been Profitable or Not.Diseases Spread by Insects.Dr.L.O.Howard, chief of the federal bureau of entomology, declared recently that no fewer than 226 dis- enses are spread directly or indirectly through the agency of insects, and that 282 specles of Insects are guilty of some form of the deadly work, This bears out the sclentific contention that insects are the only dangerous rivals of man for mastery of the earth.The present has been called the age of man and insects; and the battle for supremacy has not yet been fought to a finish.Man is Increasing from century to century, but the insects are, too.Mot Doing Her Bit, Mrs.Flatbugh\u2014So your husband has gone to the war?Mrs.Bensonhurt\u2014He has, \u201cAnd of course you're proud of him?\u201d \u201cWhy should I be?\u201d \u201cBecause he\u2019s doing his bit.\u201d \u201cNonsense! He hasn't written to me since he left!\"\u2014Yonkers Statesman.Probably the most expensive error usually malle by our farmers is the failure to keep books that will enable them, at any time, to tell whether they are doing business nt a profit or loss, Many of our farmers can't tell at the end of the year whether they have made money or lost money., Should any other business be conducted in this manner, nothing but | failure would be expected, i ET TALKING T00 MUCH Some Like to Pretend They Know More Than They Do.People Who Desire to Pose as Authorities Are Responsible for a Lot of Mischief.A man had planned to go fishing.He wanted to tuke a train early next morning, get to the fishing ground by about eight o'clock, and have a full day's sport.He stopped at the drug store to buy an extra supply of hooks, Tt was one of those towns where drug stores sell fishhooks, books, real es tate, grocerles, hardware and take ore ders for conl.The man told the clerk where he was going and what he was planning.The clerk was very affable and mich interested.He worked In a fish story of his own\u2019 while he was wrapping up the hooks.\u201cAnd now,\u201d sald the man, \u201cI want to use your phone for a minute.I must call up the station and learn just when the train goes.\u201d \u201cIt goes at six-ten,\u201d sald the elerk, obligingly.[The clerk said he was sure of it, so the man did not trouble to telephone, He reached the station next morning at five minutes after six.The train had left at six, und there would not be another till afternoon by which he could reach the place where he wanted to go.The man went hack to the drug store, called the obliging clerk out into the alley and kicked him three times®! real hard.The clerk was not a very large youth and could offer no better defense than to promise to have the man arrested for assault and battery.\u201cThat's all right,\u201d said the man, \u201cMaybe I'm breaking the law, but if you have me arrested, be sure you don't take me before a judge who likes to go fishing.It will be worth a small fing.though, if I've taught you a prope er lesson.\u201d \u201cWhat lesson?\u201d sputtered the clerk, \u201cThat you haven't any business to tell a man a thing when you don't know whether it is true or not\u201d Most people who volunteer informae tion without knowing whether it 15 right escape being kicked for it.That seems almost a pity, says an exchange, If everyone of them could be kicked just once in the early and formative poriod of their development, this wretched old world might Le saved a good many mishaps, The people who say things that they don't know are responsible for a most appalling lot of mischief, They are usually very affable and agreeable fels lows.Their chief air in life Is to please, At least, that Is the impress.sion which they try to give, As a mate ter of fact, they are commonly actue ated more hy a desire to pose us aude thorities than by any real wish to do anybody a service.They are merely gratifying thelr own vanity.They do not menn any harm.They like to talk, They like to pretend that they know a lot more than they do know, They like to think that they think, And so long as they can find unwary persons who listen to them and nevep know the difference, they Indulge the \u201chabit until it gets such a hold on them that they can't tell the exact truth \u2018even when they happen to know the truth.Appreciating Our Blessings.They were walking on the shady side of the street.The fat one in black georgette puffed along like a fake nature grampus.And in her eyes \u2018was honest envy of her spotted lawn companion, who talked as she stepped along with the spryness of one wha has nothing to earry but so many skine coated bones: \u201cYes, indeed, I'm as limber as when I was a girl.I can run up and down steps the same as ever, and I ale ways sit on the floor to put on my shoes and stockings.\u201d \u201cWell, all I got to say, Josephine, you ought to go down on your mare row hones in thankfulness, for you are having your heaven on carth., I haven't run a step this twelve years, and I left off sitting on the floor the day I weighed one hundred fifty-five, I tell you what, Josle, If we could only appreciate our blessings when we have \u2018em\u2014like my activity and your good eyes\u2014this would be a mighty fine world.\u201d Which shows how wise we mortals are\u2014after it is too lnte.\u2014Washington Star.Use Dogs in War.There are 10,000 dogs in the service of the humanitarinns in the war, of which the majority are German shepherd dogs.In war duties the German shepherd dog works mainly at night, after the heat and fury of the fray, for obvious reasons, The wounded in a daytime battle, left deserted for the time among the dead by their com.panlons, if able to do so, seek what protection they may find from the shells and bullets.They seek the shelter of trees, rocks, hollows, or what not, and after having with difficulty gained such protection, they often become unconsclous, It is the duty of the tralned dogs to locate them and to see that help ts extended to them from the neurest ambulance corps.Striking an Average.Recruiting Officer\u2014Ilere! Why are you both on the scales at once?Applieant\u2014Well, he's too light te pass and I'm too heavy, so we're going to average up In hopes ye'll let us in that way \u2014Judge. surplus In her treasury.\u201d I | Oemperance «© INOIEN © (Conéucted by the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union.) BOOMERANG ARGUMENTS.Replying In public debate to the liquor man\u2019s argument for compensation, Dr.Clarence True Wilson Said: \u201cSuppose we grant that they (the United States and the liquor seller) are partners.Suppose two thieves are in business to rob.One of thein \u2018hits the trail\u2019 und gives up robbery and crime.Would you say the other thief has fi case for damages for injury to s business by the conversion of hls partner?i \u201cWhen we stopped piracy on the gh seas, did we compepsate the irate?When we stopped lotteries, did \u2018we compensate those who conducted them?Have we compensated dealers in dope whose business was destroyed by the Harrison act?\u201d Another point made much of by Doc- itor Wilson's opponent was that the first year after prohibition went into \u2018effect in West Virginia the governor of the state had to appeal to the legislature for additional tax measures to make up for the loss in revenue from liquor.\u201cAnd in the second year,\u201d Doctor Wilson replied, \u201cWest Virginia swept her state debt off the map.Today site stands among the leading ptates of the Union In the amount of LIQUOR MONOPOLY, Brewars say that beer takes the place of bread.It often takes the place of milk and meat also.Millions \u2018 .uC fm of dollars are each year taken from the pockets of workingmen and put fnto the pockets of the brewers.Beer fs na very taking article.ALCOHOL GETS MEDICAL TABOO.At the annual meeting of the house of delegates of the American Medical \u2018association, held in New York in June, A resolution was adopted condemning the use of alcohol.Such resolution Was presented by Dr.Frank Billings of Chicago, chairman of the assocla- \u2018tion's council of health and public 1n- struction, and after discussion was \u2018passed as follows: \u201cWhereas, We believe that the use iof alcohol is detrimental to the human leconomy, and whereas its use in ther- iapeutics us a tonic or stimulant or for food has no scientific value, therefore \u201cBe it resolved, That the American Medical assoclation ls opposed to the use of alcohol as a beverage; and \u201cBe it further resolved, That the use of alcohol as a therapeutic agent should be further discouraged.\u201d The American Medical association Jas a membership of 81,000 physicians \u2018and surgeons.NEW OCCASION IN SHIP-LAUNCH- ING.Three boats\u2014large cannery tenders ifor the Alaska fisheties\u2014were recent- {ly launched from one ship-building \u2018plant In Seattle.Each was christened \u2018with the sparkling nonalcoholic bever- sage, applestaff.The bottles were en- {twined in the national colors and hung from the three prows on silken ropes jof red, white and blue.The three jours women sponsors, sald the Seattle Times, carried out the triple ceremony with great brilllancy.The crash !of the bottles, sounding at ten-second intervals, bathed the bows of the ves- \u2018sels In glistening foam.\u201cThe new ichristening beverage made good In whirlwind style.Not a hitch, not a \u2018halt of pause of any kind, which means, according to tradition, that it is safe and sane to christen a ship with ithe new Seattle beverage.\u201d THE WHOLE TRUTH.\u201cA lle that ls part the truth is ever ithe blackest of lles.\u201d A part truth, ac.\u2018cording to a liquor journal: \u201cKansas, \u2018bone-dry, has 76 more prisoners in the penitentiary than it had when drizzling wet.\" The whole truth: The Kansas penl- tentlary is a federal prison and the \u2018United States government sends more \u2018prisoners there than to any other fed- .ernl prison because it has plenty of 'spare room for outsiders and because \u2018ft is a model of its kind, improving both the health and the morals of its \u2018inmates.ASHAMED OF ITS BREWERIES.In advertising Milwaukee as a man-, ufacturing center, the Rotary club of that city omits from the list of prod ucts any reference to the city's ouput of beer.The Rotary club represents 25 nationally known firms, not one of which, It declares, Is \u201csister, cousin or aunt of the beer business.\u201d 22,000,000 REASONS.Uncle Sam has 22,000,000 trained \u201csoldiers to fight against.Twenty-two million reasons why we should have nationwide prohibition.PREACHER DREAM, POOR LUCK Cap'n Jim's Nightmare of Wrong Color According to Official Book, to Benefit Him.Cap'n Jim was lacin\u2019 up his shoes out in the main cabin by the big stove before I took my glttin\u2019-up chew an\u2019 got on my pants an\u2019 shirt.The second bell the cook was clang- in\u2019 on the maln deck down below was shakin\u2019 the frost off the willows on the bank \u2019longside the quarter-boat.After the racket died out Cap'n Jim started his mornin\u2019 vislon report: \u201cDreamed of a preacher last night, Dave,\u201d he says.\u201cHe was standin\u2019 up in a skiff an\u2019 heavin\u2019 eggs at a blg lummox of a catfish.- What does you perdict that vis- fon means?\u201d \u201cThat's a bad vision, Jim,\u201d I says, \u2018an\u2019 a hard one to perdict.Walt till I git the book.\u201d I dug the old dream-book out of the trunk in my stateroom.When I got by the stove Cap\u2019n Ed and Cap'n Lafe was there with Cap'n Jim, \u201cPoverty \u2014 Prayer \u2014 Preacher.Preacher: if colored, denotes advance in position or inheritance of gold,\u201d I read.\u201cWas he white or nigger?\u201d \u201cWhite\u2014I think,\u201d says Cap'n Jim.\u201cBut he might have been some sickly yaller-lookin\u2019.\u201d \u201cIf white,\u201d the book says, \u201cIt portends a reduction of income or a successful business trip.\u201d Cap'n Jim looked discouraged as a froze rabbit.\u201cWhere to would I be takin\u2019 a business trip, with the dang fleet laid up for the winter an\u2019 me cut to mate\u2019s pay till the spring work starts.I figger the shrinkin\u2019 Income part o\u2019 that dream\u2019s all I'll git,\u201d Cap'n Lafe hauled out the stone with a hole in it that he carried the time him in the Dixie Queen sunk at Settlers Bend.\u201cThis here'll ward off the doom, Jim,\u201d he says, handin\u2019 the stone to Cap'n Jim.I give ol\u2019 Jim my rab- bit-foot what has kept bad luck away from me many's the time, an\u2019 we started in tryin\u2019 to recollect some more charms, but Just then the flunky cast loose on the breakfast-bell an\u2019 we all drifted for'd an\u2019 below into the dinin\u2019- hall\u2014From \u201cA Mushroom Midas,\u201d by Hugh Wiley, in Scribner's Magazine, Vatlcan Real Help to Rome.It 1s perhaps the Vatican that constitutes the best and surest antiaerlal weapon.The pope lives within {ta walls, and Austria, the most Catholle monarchy, will send no bombs to Rome, says an exchange.As the capital of italy, Rome would perhaps not be spared, but a stray bomb on the Vatl- can would trouble the consciences of the dual monarchy more than the slaughter of any number of innocent noncombatants and create complications for the imperial government greater than they care to face.It 1s doubtful whether even Protestant Germany would care to affront the con- sclence of a not inconsiderable part of its population.There have been no formal assurances given to that effect \u2014If they exist they have not been made public\u2014yet there seems to be a tacit understanding that because of the pope's presence Rome 18 to be respected.Thus, this city of many vicissitudes, though prayer and fasting are as much out-of-date as a means of defense as the \u201cterror by night\u201d that haunted the old monks of Subiaco, carries within herself a purely spiritual defense more powerful than any girdle of steel.Korean Quick at Figures.The governor general of Korea presented a watch to a native lad named An Myengwhan, an accountant in the employ of the land investigation bureau at Seoul, in appreciation of his high mathematical talents.Among his other accomplishments, says the East and West News, he can mentally add & column of 25 items of four figures ench in seven seconds.This is much less than half the time required by the most expert accountants in Japan.This boy is only sixteen years old, His father died two years ago and he is now supporting his mother, brother and a sister on 70 sen (37% cents) a day\u2014an unprecedented high wage for a Corean accountant.Mr.An was honored by a gift last year from Count Terauchi when governor general of Coren.ee Portrait of Henry VII.An Interesting art discovery has Just been made at Geneva, Swlitzer- land, by a Luxemburg antiquarian, which, if confirmed, will fill a vacancy fn England's historical records.M Jean Bervard has found a minlature on wood which he identifies as a portrait of Henry VII, the first of the Tudor dynasty.No portrait of this monarch Is known here to exist in any museum or private collection.Mr.Bervard, without giving details as to how or where he discovered this unique work, says that it was painted by Geoftrey Tory de Bourges (1840- 1533).and is the only painting known by him, although he was an egraver and drew illustrations for four historical works.Utilization of Waste.The utilization of waste In the battle-wrecked parts of France has been reduced to a sclence.All the pleces of shell, cages, unexploded hombs, haversacks, helmets, canteens, and even old rags are picked up and gent down to the base to be utilized In some form or another.At one spot R0,000 old shoes were being repaired when a war correspondent visited it.The upper part of an old shoe Is often converted into shoe laces by an ingenious machine invented by an Irish shoemaker.One thousand five hundred French girls are employed at one salvage shop convert.Ing overcoats picked up on the fields, KICKS A $500-J0B AROUND Actor Finally Discovers Mysterious Cable, Long Ignored, Refused by - Others, Belonged to Him.\u201cWho 1s Leo Robinson?\u201d asked Rob inson of the clerk of a Tenderloin club in one of the large cities, whose membership is for the most part made up of actors, \u201cThat cable has been \u2018here 80 long It is getting my goat.\u201d : It was one of those cable envelopes which permit the name and address to be read through the thin paper.\u201cHaven't you opened it yet?\u2018asked \u2018the clerk in return.\u201cI forwarded it to J.C Robinson in San Francisco land he returned it saying it did not belong to him.Next I forwarded it to \u2018H.D.Robinson, in New Orleans.He sald it did not belong to him.I did \u2018not think of asking you to open it because you have seen ft almost every day and I got the idea that it did not belong to you.I put it back again thinking that it was for some other Robingon who might be\u2019 introduced and have the mail privilege.\u201d Robinson carefully opened the flap of the envelope with a pencil because it had been pasted up by the last Rob- Anson.As he read the message his \u2018brows knitted, his fingers trembled, he ran his hand through his hair.\u201cDamphool I\u201d he ejaculated, and glared at the cable dispatch.\u2018Whether he meant the remark for himself or for the sender he did not specify.\u201cThat cable 1s for me,\u201d he remarked, the ejaculation having cooled him oft somewhat.\u201cThat cable offered me à $500 job for a month's work.Here it has been kicking around for three months and I hadn't the slightest idea \u2018It was for me.But why should it be addressed to Leo Robinson?\u201d The clerk took the cable dispatch.\u201cIt isn\u2019t addressed to Leo,\u201d he sald.\u201cThat is \u2018Ico, which means the cable message is written in the language of the originating country.\u201d \u201cGive me a postage stamp and I'll \u2018write an explanation, but I know It (will never be belleved,\u201d but it was ten {minutes before Robinson got his \u2018thoughts Into shape to put on paper.Rather Crude Pun.Persons who laugh at the unspeaks able efforts of the ordinary vaudeville wheeze escator missed a bit of delectable comedy in connectlon with a \u2018rather faint subway explosion above Thirty-elghth' street, in Broadway, says a Gotham exchange.The usual precautions had been taken and excited workmen were stationed north and south of the anticipated crash when a woman with a baby carriage came along hurrying south.The flag man told her that there was to be an explosion, but she nearly knocked him over as she bumped him with the care riage and hurried by.She had hardly passed when a foreman stuck his head out of one of the street fissures and saw her.\u201cHey,\u201d he called to the workmen who had permitted her to pass.\u201cWhat's the matter wid you?Didn't I tell you not to allow anyone to pass?What's your namegrany- way?\u201d \u201cMe name is Cannon,\u201d answered the flag-bearer, \u201cWell, yer fired,\u201d bawled the boss, with true war time decision.Her Valid Defense.One has heard a good deal about the Russian woman warriors.Sensational stories about them have appeared from time to time in the European press.Altogether, there is a flavor of romance about the Russian amazons which 18 lacking entirely in the totally unlooked- for defense put up by an English working woman.A sult had been brought against her for having falled to pay the money due for the hire of her sew ing machine.Asked what she had got to say for heraelf, she replied: \u201cNothing; I am unable to pay, as I was wounded a short time ago, fighting against the Austrians.\u201d It quite dls- concerted the court! Her papers were examined by the judge, and found to be in order.Needless to say, the charge against her was withdrawn.\u2014 Christian Science Monitor.Head Hunters Volunteer.Japanese newspapers strongly urge the United States to send the Igorrotes to France to fight against the Germans side by side the Amerlcan troops, says the New York Herald.They state that several of the wild tribes in the Philippines already have offered their serv- lces to Governor Harrison.The Far East Is especially urgent in this matter.It says: } \u201cMen of all colors and nationalities are fighting side by side In the great war and the latest volunteers are natives of n tropical territory that can supply 100,000 fighting men to the United States if need be.In the Philippines are some of the most warlike tribes in the world, and based on information received directly at Manila they are keen to offer themselves,\u201d High-Class Men.\u201cI'm looking for work, sir.\u201d \u201cWhat can you do?\" \u201cI'll be perfectly frank with you, sir.l've had technical training in one of the best-equipped prisons In the country.\u201d \u201cI'm willing to give you a chance, but you mustn't bonst in public of the advahtages you have enjoyed.There are still n few old-fashioned people.In this world who are prejudiced against n prison education.\u201d \u2014 Birmingham Age-Herald.Late Suppers.\u201cYou'll have to cut out those late suppers, under the economy regulations\u201d \u201cOn the contrary, when I want an extra heavy meal, I'l have to get up and cook it in the middle of the night when nobody will see me.\u201d I | GILMORE\u2019S HIS IS A TIME more pronounced than ever before, when the practice of true economy in gift-giving reaches nearly every home.It is positively essential that careful thought should be given to every selection.We have been exceedingly careful in our buying, so as to be posi- | The Store of Useful Christmas Gifts tive that the Christmas merchandise we offer is the kind that will prove of dependable merchandise, and it is natural that we have planned for one of the biggest Christmas businesses in our history.\u2019 ne 1 $1.50.Umbrellas at $1.25 to $2.00.1 =] =I mm casins.ml | iL Neckwear at 25¢., 50c., 75¢., $1.00, Shirts at 75¢., $1.00, $1.25 to $5.00.Scarfs at 50¢c., $1.00, $1.25 to $4.00.Ladies\u2019 Felt Slippers at $1.25 and Men\u2019s Slippers at $1.50 and $2.00.Bath Robes at $5.00 to $8.00.Gloves and Mitts at 50¢.to $5.00.Hats and Caps at all prices.Men\u2019s Shoes at $3.50 to $10.00.Ladies\u2019 Shoes at $3.00 to $8.50.Men's, Ladies\u2019 and Children\u2019s Moc- Braces and \u2018and prices.Sweaters at $4.00.$1.50.more practical for anyone to receive.This store has always been the home | prices.ment.Clothing for price you wish Underwear, the whole fam 1j! If it\u2019s for your father, brother or sweetheart we have gifts here that will always be acceptable.A few of the many useful Gifts that we can show you are Armbands, all colors Suit Cases, Bags and Trunks.$2.00 to $8.00.Boys\u2019 Sweaters at 75¢., $1.25 and Children\u2019s and Misses\u2019 Shoes at all Cuff Links and Pins, a great assort- Men or Boys at any to pay.Pajamas and Night | Shirts for boys and men, all prices.Rubber Footwear of all kinds, for ily.MAKE YOUR CHRISTMAS GIFTS USEFUL ONES GILMORE BROS.| DERBY LINE, PTE ES VERMONT LET YOUR CHRISTMAS GIFTS BE SOMETHING USEFUL In keeping with _\u2014 War Time Then let Something Useful be Something Electrical, which is useful at all times.Electrical Gifts combine Beauty, Utility, Economy.We have Something Electrical to suit everybody.SOME OF THE ELECTRICAL GIFTS Irons, Toasters, Grills, Coffee Percolators, Tea Balls, Curling Tongs, Hair Dryers, Egg Boilers, Milk Warmers, Ranges, Hot Water Heaters, Disc Stoves, Chafing Dishes, Vacuum Cleaners, Sewing Ma- Fixtures for Every Room , chine Motors, Washing Machines.Portable Lamps in the House Hot Pads for the Sick Room \u2014 MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL Quenelle ( Sherbrooke Railway & Power Co.ROCK ISLAND, AYER\u2019S CLIFF, NORTH HATLEY "]