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Busineas Officii Carry 1900. WINNIPEG, CANADA, MONDAY, DEC. 16, 1912 Editorial Office Carry 1901 NO. 297 GREY, HERO OF PEACE, GIVES GRAND WELCOME TO PLENIPOTENTIARIES LABOR IN IIS BRITISH WARSHIP TO BEAR REMAINS ACROSS ATLANTIC New Jap Premier MIGHT SAYS Warring Nations Still Hear Boom of Guns While Representatives Gather to Discuss Terms of Peace Sir Edward Grey, in Speech Full of Spirit of Diplomacy and Masterful Statesmanship, Greets Visitors Terms of Peace Acceptable to Each Constantinople, Deo. 16 The Turkish fleet engaged the Greek fleet off the iiland of Lemnoe this morning, according to an official telegram from the Dardanelles.

The Greek fleet was comoellad to withdraw from the ac- tion, FIRST PEACE MEETING London, Dee. 15 The first brief meeting of the peace plenipotentiaries who are trying to solve the Balkan problem, was marked by good will and the desire to aohieve suocees. Today's discussions were devoted solsly to questions of procedure. The Turkish delegates, it Is understood, agrsed to forego thslr threatened opposition to Greek participation In ths conference before the Greeks had signed an armistice. The future of Adrianople is likely to be the first real buslnets of the oo.n-clave and that will bring up the moot critical point, for unless Turkey yields up the fortress to Bulgsria, "war will recommence," according to Dr.

Daneff. head of the Bulgarian dslsgation. ASSEMBLED AT NOON. London, Deo. 166.

The delegates of Bulgaria, Servia, Montenegro and Greece assembled at noon today in the picture gallery of St. Jamee Palace to meet the Turkish delegates in the eon-ferancee which are to settle the question whether there is to be peace or a continuation of war in the Balkans. The plenipotentiaries were welcomed by Sir Edwsrd Grey, Britian foreign minister. His address was brief but full of good wishes for the success of ths gathering. He said: GREY'8 WELCOME "Gentlemen: Hie Majesty the King desires me to convey to you his welcome and express his beat wishes for the success of your labors.

It is my agreeable duly to welcome you on behalf of His Majesty's government and to say with what pleasure your presence la regarded in this country. "His Majesty, the King, being anxious to facilitate your task in every way, has placed these rooms in St. James Palace at your disposal. I trust you will find them suitable, and at the same time I assure you that His Majesty's government will do all In its power to promote your convenience. Britain Impartial -You will, I believe, And In this an atmosphere of calm and ImpartlBllty which trill he favorable to your work and -within these rooms which rou occupy you will be really on neutral ground where there will be no politics except your own.

There are difficulties In all negotiations for peace after a war. will not attempt to estimate what they may he In your case. They have no doubt been the. subject of full Instructions to each set of delegates from their respertlvn governments, but there can be no nobler task than to overcome these difficulties and to accomplish peace as a result of your own efforts and your own work. Foundations of Peace "Tn this way you will lay foundations on which I trust will be built by true wisdom and statesmanship, I he prosperity, moral, economic and national future of your respective countries.

"Without that statesmanship, the sains of war are of little or no worth in future (fenerations. With that Mntesmnnshlp the losses of war can be repairrd and bitterness merged In the icalirattnn of the blessings of peace. "i will say no more except to wish you success in your tusk and to assure you that you hnve the Rood will of everyone in the object for which you have assembled here and that by an ompllshlng peace you will secure the respect of the whole of Europe." Conditions of Pesce, It has been arranged that the chair shall be taken alternately by the dole-gates representing the five nations concerned. The principal conditions of pence demanded by the allies comprise the immediate surrender of the Turkish fortress of Scutari, Adrlnnplc and J.mlna. to the garrisons of which full military honors will be granted: the exiicuatlon of eastern Europe by Turkey as far east as Tchutalja to a line to be delimited on the spot; the cession to Greece of all tlio Aegean islands; tho annexation of Crete to vJreece, and the payment by Turkey of a war Indemnity and of the expenses Incurred by the allies on account of the Turkish prisoners.

Allies' Termi The allies In return are prepared to grant complete amnesty to tho population In tile territories they annex for any nets of hostility during tho war; the return of all prisoners; tho recognition of Hie spiritual sovereignty of the sultnn over Ottomans becoming subjects of the Ral-kan states and the free administration by the Mussulmans of their pious foundations in the Italians. To these conditions lias now been added the taking over by the Balkan states of that part of tho Ottoman public debt i in-responding to tho territories which th annex unless tho powers contioi-' '-inMntirrt on fugs F.leveni "Give Us Cheap Eggs or We Will Sell to Ourselves," Say New York Ladies New York, Deo. 10'. Fifty thousand New York women, following the lead of thuir iiisturs iu Philadelphia, began today a crusade for cheaper eggs. Fisiug 20' cents a dozen as a "fair and reasonable" price, the day whs to be devoted to a eampuigu of education among dealiTs.

If this plan fails, the Housewives' League and affiliated organizations propose to establish stations throughout the city where eggs will bo sold at moderate prices. EGG DEALERS COME TO TERMS. "The dealers," Mrs. Julian lieuth, president of the House-wives' League, said today, "can make a good profit on cold storage eggs at 2G cents, and I believe they will meet our demand. A number of dealers already have done so." According to Irs.

Heath the egg crusade is only the beginning of a general movement to lower prices of butler and vegetables. KELLY CASE, SIX YEARS IN COURTS, SETTLED; MILLION DOLLARS WILL BE DIVIDED Two Brothers Win 6n Appeal to Privy Council and Referee of Manitoba Court is to Apportion Amounts Valuable Property Involved in Judgment BREAKS MAN'S NOS London, Dec. 16 (C.A.P.) Judgment was given today In tho case of Kelly and another vs. Kelly, Manitoba, before the Judicial committee of the Privy Council. Tim claim was for participation In profits made by tho respondent on hlH own account during the continuance of a partnership.

This judgment le. It Is learned, In favor of Martin and Michael Kelly, who will eventually receive over three quarters of a million dollars as a. result. Tho case has been fought for the past six years, and is one of the moat Important Winnipeg cases, from a financial standpoint, ever appealed to the Privy Council. Real estate Investments were made by the defendant, Thomas Kelly, with the funds of his two brothers and copartners.

Thomas Kelly proposed to keep all the profits, which were well over a million dollars. His brothers maintained that It was with partnership monies that tho deal was consumated, and that they, therefore, should share In the prutits equally with him. History of Case This case first came up before Judge Macdonald, who gave a verdict In favor of the plaintiffs. Thomas Kelly, the defendant, then entered action In the Manitoba Court of Appeal. This appeal was allowed, with Justice Cameron dissenting.

An appeal was finally made direct to the Privy Council, of England. The Judgment has now been given allowing the appeal. Referee to' Settle The next step In the case will be a reference before the referee of the Manitoba Court of Appeal, for the purpose of taking the accounts to ascertain the actual amount of money due ELECTION 10 GOME Mayor-Elect to Issue Warrant A. L. Maclean and Controller Harvey May be Candidates Controller Mi-Arthur's death will necessitate nn election to till the vacancy which results on the board of control.

Tho city clerk will advertise the election as soon as he receives a warrant to this effect from the new mayor. it stated that A. L. Maclean, who made audi a good run for tho board in the regular election last Friday, will lie a candidate. Friends of Controller Harvey, the defeated candidato for tho mayoralty arc urging him to cuter the field, but the controller has nothing to say In regard to the matter.

Aid. Shore is also mentioned as a possible candidate. McArthur Funeral The funeral of the late A. A. McArthur, member of tho Winnipeg board of control, who died last evening, after an Illness extending over a period of about ten days, will be held on Wednesday afternoon under the auspices of the Masonic lodge.

At the request of the mayor, the funeral will also bo attended with civic hopor and all the members of tho city council will attend. Services will he held at the late residence of the controller at on o'clock in the afternoon, after which the cortege will proceed to the cltv hall, where the body will lie In state In the main corridor. The public funeral procession will proceed from there to the cemetery. Out of Respect One of respect for the late controller, the city council will adjourn this evening. Only the board of control report and some other business of the i.tmost urgency will lie dealt witti, and the council will adjourn immediately efter a resolution of condolence has be- passed.

It Is expected that th: edloitrned meeting villi be held on Thursday. WRECK TIES UP TRAFFIC. Fort llllam. lec. 16.

Sixteen freight cms were smashed up when an castbound freight left a broken rail one mile past of Hilda, 47 miles from h-re. Traffic on both east and west hound tracks was completely tied up for elxht hours. Wrecking crews from both l-oit William and Ignace worked at clearing the wreckage. No person wi hurt. BOARD OF CONTROL Michael and Martin Kelly by their brother.

This Judgment will Involve the turning over of upwards of bv Thomas Kelly, it is said bv those who have followed the case. This amount is chiefly in Winnipeg city property and for that reason the exact amount must be determined. Counsel representing the warring brothers before the Privy Council ore: For Michael and Martin Kelly, plaintiffs. Bir Robert FInlay, K.C.. London.

J. E. O'Connor, K.C., Winnipeg, and R. O. B.

Lane, London, who, In turn, were Instructed by Capron and Company, solicitors, of London. For Thomas Kelly, defendant, J. 8. Kwart, C. Ottawa, and J.

S. Tupper, K.C., who were Instructed by Blake and Redln, solicitors, of London. Opiniona on Settlement Mr. Tupper, counsel for Thomas Kelly, speaking on tho decision, said: "I do not care to make any statement to the press In tho absence of further details of the Judgment" Thomas Kelly refused to talk on the amount of money Involved. The new site of the Hudson's Bay store on Portage avenue.

It Is reported, is a portion of the original property, the profits for which were contested for in the courts. Martin and Michael Kelly were Jubilant when they heard the news tht Judgment had been rendered In their favor. Martin Kelly, when Interviewed as to the exact amount entailed, said: "We hope It will be well over Property certainly has Increased at an alarming rate in the last seven years, and so It Is quite possible that the amount may be In the neighborhood of a million dollars. The property Involved had valuable city frontage when purchased seven years ago, and so Its worth la greatly iE IS FINED HEAVILY Two Men, Suspected of Rolling a Drunk, Appear in Police Court For "busting the conk" or rather to ueo Knglish, for breaking tho nose of Frank Weiwet with a billiard cue, Nl-cholas Mlldnyski, alias Sadwlck, wag sentenced to four months In Jail, with tho option of $40 and costs. Ho had no money and will probably go to Jail.

James I'dall and Thomas Green-way, who is elsewhere honorably mentioned In the drunk column, were ar raigned on a charge of rolling a drunk In River Park on Friday night last They pleaded not guilty and on their own request were remanded until Wednesday next. Jack Johnson, not the Is the man who charges the two foregoing with taking $25 from his clothing. He Is In the position of a man to whom Insult has been added to Injury. For after giving Information about the al leged robbery, he was locked up as a material witness. It was a good tning lor him as he has no money and sleep ing on tho streets at this time of the year, while alleged to be "sporty" Is lar from being comfortable.

Alfred Johnston, who was convicted on Saturday morning last of shoplift Ing from Katons. was given the option of paying $10 and costs or spending one month In the gnu. it is understood that he will pay. His offense was committed on Friday the thir teenth it was undoubtedly an un lucky day for him. MACDONALD ELECTION PAPERS.

Ottawa, Dec. 16. Jas. G. Foley, dark of the Crown in Chancery, leavea for Winnipei 4 today ta give evidence at the a preliminary inquiry in Maodonald election case.

He had been summoned by court to appear with all ballots and documents relating io the contest. 4 COUNT TASO HAISUHA. Who tomorrow will bo ordered by the Mikado to form a ministry. TO FORM GA8INEI Mikado Takes Drastic Step to Overcome Cabinet Crisis Toklo, Dec. 16.

The emperor of the Japanese has decided to tsBiie tomorrow a special rescript ordering Prince Taro Katsura to form a cabinet owing to the fact that the elder statesmen, after a number of conferences, have failed to recommend anyone as premier to take the place of the Marquis I. The selection of the other members of the cabinet by Frlnco Katsura will. It Is believed, take some days, but It ts thought the new cabinet will be complete by Friday. It Is understood that Takaakl Kato, ambassador to Great Britain, will become foralErn minister. und Baron Hhlmpel Goto, former minis ter or communications, will receive the portfolio of minister of the Interior.

No Indication has yet been given as to who will succeed L'yehera as minister of war. It was his resignation on account of the refusal of the other ministers to support his demand for an increase of the Japanese armv hMl.vllI w.vub'.i muuui iiiw r.ininff crisis. HEAVY FINES FOR GUILTY GAMBLERS Crap Shootera Pay larr Sum as Pen alty fop llltrgarbama For tbe second time In one week the vigilance of the pollen department has been successful In raiding and closing down a public gaming house. Acting on Information, obtained bv plain clothes officers, Deputy Chief Newton, assisted by Inspectors Stark, Blair and Street and half a dozen con stables, raided the premise at 298 Koss avenue, whore they found a crap game in iuii swing. Frank Oancilla, the keeper, and 11 others were arrested, and brought be- rore Magistrate Macdonald this morning at the cltv police court.

Can- cilia pleaded guilty, and was fined $100 and costs. The others each pleading guilty to playing in a common gaming house. and fined $20 and costs, were: Wm. llarman, John Carlgal, Chas. McPher-son, William Davey.

Donald McLcllan. Jos. Seardina, Sam Canals, Antonina Cancllla, Antonio Cancllla, Sain Can-cilla and Robert Corry. PURCHASE BY GOVT. Socialist Member of U.

S. Con-press Advocates Forcible Acquirement After Investigation Washington, Deo, 16. Seizure of the property of the New Tork, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company and Its condemnation and purchase by the, government are proposed in a resolution Introduced in the today by Representative Victor Berger, the Socialist member from Wisconsin. Mr. Berger would have the house Instruct tho secretary of commerce and labor to ascertain and report the actual value of the railroad's property as a basis for Its acquirement.

Consideration of a request for an Inquiry into the methods of the corporation now is occupying the house rules committee. In explaining his resolution, Mr. Berger declared there would bo a general and justified outcry "If a country highway were operated In the interests of a lew and in such a way as to constitute a constant menace to tho persons who travel on it." "Incidentally, I would add." Mr. Berger declared, "that no government in the world that oyns its railroads would sell them hack again to private persons or corporations for any price." Victor L. Berger Wisconsin's Socialist congressman who uraea radical steo or roreiDis oovirn.

ORDERS KATSURA WANTS NEW HAVEN 1 French General Federation Ordered Experimental Strike to See How Far Nation's Workers Would Support Such Protest Against War Was Satisfactory and No Disorder Resulted Paris. Dec. 16 A general strike tlie hulo of the working population of France, ordered to bo carried out today by the general l-'edeiatlon of Labor as a protest against war, was partially successful. It was understood that all workmen were to throw down their tools for one day only In order to show the strength In the laboring classes and to demonstrate their power of paralyzing the government In the event of a declaration of war. In Paris Itself the men appear to have executed the order to strike In a great many Instances.

Few cabs or other vehicles were on tho streets while many factories were closed and the whole of the men connected with the building trades ceased work for the day. Twenty Mats Meetings Twenty mass meetings were organized to be held In Paris and the suburbs this afternoon and numerous others tn different parts of the provinces. The authorities took extensive measures of precaution for the maintenance of order, but tranquility prevailed everywhere and the day promises to pass without disturbance. noiabTesJname at least, in court Statesmen, Emperors, Philanthropists, Recalled Before Magistrate Today Celebrities were present at the central police court this morning at least, men bearing their numes were but were It possible that the ones who made theso names famous, could see their namesakes they would undoubtedly apply for letters patnt to have a new cognomen supplied them. Memories of famous politician, playwrights, emperors, authors and sleuths were recalled by the loud voice of the court orderly officer calling to the bar the bearers of these world-renowned cognomens.

Robert Burns. Robert Burns, as unlike the "Bard o' Caledonia" as chalk from cheese, was released on account of the constable's error In not obtaining witnesses after arresting "Bobby" for begging. Thomas Qraenway. Thomas Greenway Is possessed ob-. vlonslv of some of the diplomatic qualities of the illustrious ex-premier of Manitoba, tor no maue sucn a goou case after being charged with drunkenness that he was discharged honorably.

"Nero of Winnipeg." We do not know whether or not l'5m- peror Nero's wife was strong minded cnopugh to prosecute her husband he got drunk, but tho wife of "Nero of vvinnines-" is. The bearer of the no torious Roman's namo is also made of fighting stuff, for he Is defending the caso, and was remanded to uesaay. Rex Beach, tf the well-known author. Rex Beach and the famous actor-manager, Frank Kecnan, could have only seen tho two (l.F.S. specimens who gave these names last night they would take steps to purchase the sole right to tbelr use.

Rex and Frank paid 1 3 and costs for drunkennes. R. B. Bennett. Tt.

B. Bennett, not the prominent politician of the same name, had. dined not wisely, but too well. Ho w-as accordingly run In. Pleading guilty to hilarity, superinduced by the potations Indulged In, on account of tne election of T.

It. Deacon, he was mulcted (3 bones and costs. Chief of Police. We have no report to hand that Boston's famous police rhlef Is away from his duties In the Massachusetts city, therefore there is no reason to believe that Wm. J.

O'Meara, who ap peared on a charge of vagrancy, Is that official. William, possibly because of his Illustrious namo, was sent forth In search of employment. This completes the llfrt of famous personalities in the docket, but there still remained a numoer or most am-usinir combinations. For Instance Harry Trout, who was handed over to the provincial police, ho being wanted In Brandon on a charge of theft, was followed into the dock by Ixike, who was remanded. There were still others mentioned elsewhere.

WANT HEARING ON DEMURRAGE RATE Saskatoon Likes Order, Applicable Only Until March 31 Next Saskatoon, Dec. 16. In connection with the new demurrage regulations enforced ycterday pursuant to the recent orde cf the board of railway commissioners for Canada, the Saskatoon board of trade, while not ob jecting to the charges until the 81st of March, which they think may tend to facilitate the releasing of cars and to check the use of cars for storage purposes by some consignees, will ask tne railway commission that no re quest of the railroads to perpetuate the Increased charges after the date specified he entertained until the boards of trade have been heard. ROBLIN AT OTTAWA. Ottawa, Dec.

16. Premier RRoblin n'unn or Manitoba is in the capital today on ment acquirement of New York. Newjhis lrom y.ng'an(t, tfam. Haven and Hartford railroad 'via New York. All That is Mortal of Whitelaw Reid, United States Ambassador to be Returned to Native Land Under Union Jack Magnificent Tribute to Dead Diplomat by British Statesmen President Taft Will Not Appoint Successor I.undon, Dec.

10. The British government haa proposed to the Slates that a British battleship should convey the body of the lute ambassador to his native land. Premier Asquith, In announcing this decision of the government nuiiiall.v In the house or comninris tud.iy. paid a graceful tiibuiu to the dead diplomat. It lias been arranged to hold a me-1 riiornil service for the late ambassador in Westminster Abbey at tninii on Fridj.x In referring to the death of White-law Rcid, Premier Asquith said: "Keloro proceeding with tin- orders of tho 1 would ask the leave of tho house to give brief expression to the sincere grief li-lt by tiie whole.

British nation at the death of th American ambassador. Statu of His Own. "The American ambassador to this country hus .1 position of his own which Is Independent of his status and functions as the diplomatic representative of an external power. We regard him as a kinsman, lie is also an honored and a welcomed guest sprung from our own race, spea'klng our language, sharing with us by birth and Inheritance not a few of our most cherished traditions ind, participating when be conies here, by what I may describe us his own rights In our domestic Interests and celebrations. A Distinguished Diplomat.

"Tho office has been held and udorn" ed by a long succession of distinguished men, but I am not using tho lan guage of exaggeration when I say that none of thorn more fully entered Into its spirit and maintained Its special authority than did Whltlnw Reid. Ik-brought to the discharge of its mani fold and exacting duties the gathered experience of a veteran In public affairs, the endowment of man of the highest culture, a social gift of the most genial and generous nature, lie wa9 a host In keen sympathy with many sides of our British life, a man always open and receptive and with the warmest of hearts. 'We propose to suggest to the Unit TO INVESTIGATE GUNN'S PROPOSAL Board of Control Will Visit Site of the Propeaed Wells John Gunn appeared before the board of control this morning and ex plained his proposal to find a suffi cient quantity of water within ten miles of the city for the needs of the community. He did not give the de finite location of the spot, but he promised to take the board of control out to visit It. depending upon them to take no advantage of him In this respect.

It was agreed that the board would Inspect, the location tomorrow afternoon, leaving the cltv hall at i o'clock. City Engineer Rattan and Aid. Fowler, chairman of tho fire, water, light and power committee will also be In the Inspecting party. Mr. Ounn has agreed to go to the expense of sinking the test well hlm-silf If the city will supply the pumps for the test.

In case the well with two additional ones that he proposes to sink will produce 12,000,000 gallons of water daily, he ask3 a lump sum of $26,000 from the city and also tho sum of $5,000 a year for twenty-tlve years. "I am confident, said Mr. (sunn, "In splto of the reports of the experts, that I can find all the water that Is Squired. Its quality Is about the same as that at present obtained from the springs. Its hardness being the only drawback to 1 t.

Theso wells would not In any way Interfere with the flow of water In the wells already sunk by tho city. I think I ran convince you all that I am right when you come out with me tomorrow." REPORT TOMORROW. The report of H. A. Rohson, K.C., Publio Utilities Commissioner, with reference to the Joint use of poles in the streets of tho city by tho city anil Street Railway company, has now been completed and will be given out for publication tomorrow.

Pear Winston Spencer Churchill: couldn't you manage to call one of tho Canadian Dreadnoughts after Alex. McMickcn, who has long been such a terror to evildoers In Winnipeg? Interest, like taxes, Is on the in crease. Two to one that Jam tells the dragon story to his follow-commoners. Pa's Christmas carol: "Ding da. ding! leading a dog's life isn't so bad unless tho dog happens to be owned by a.

society woman. Tho coal man Is wondering If the weather man Intends to fltfht it out on this plan all winter. There will be no award of the Nobel peace prize tills year. Loud laughter from Mars. An eastern woman lajs her husband does not know how to kiss.

How does she know? Servia, It seems, won't he happy until she gets it. Testimony taken In Indianapolis shows that the average life of a bridge Is longer than It used to be. Reported that Colin H. Is tUn'i tii; of offering a Dreadnought on bis own account to the British admiralty. 1 TRIBUNE ed Slate- government that one of His bottlcships or battleship cruisers should convey the body of the late ambassador to his native land.

"1 am certain I uni Interpreting the sentimeiiiH nf the whole- house when I vent in the name of the members to offer to the lute ambassador's family rind to the president and people of the I'nited Staes our deep and heartfelt sympathy for the loss of one who was a great American, who was none the less at home among us. and who In a true and real sense ns felt by all of us to be one of ourselves. Sympathetic "hear bear" from nil pans of the hoitsc of commons punctuated Premier Asqiilth's speech, Mr, Balfour Endorses. .1. Halfour, in the absence of Andrew Honar Law, also of the opposition, end used the tribute paid to the late ambassador by the premier.

He said thai the kov ernment's proposal that the body should be eonvev. to the I'nited States 011 a Hrltish battleship would be approved by every citizen of the British empire. Will Not Fill Vacancies. Washington, IVe. 16.

-President Taft today announced tin ouch Secretary Uilles thai the post nf ambassador to Britain, made vauciu Initio death of Whitelaw Held will not he tilled him. This announcement followed an early morning conlei cin bet een the president and Secretary Knox. Se.vel.il icasons were given for the president's decision. He believed the important diploiuiitic question Involving ami Great Britain can be handled In Washington by Mr. Knox and James liryee, the British ambassador.

He understands that President-elect Wilson already Is considering a man for the London post, and he does not wish to appoint some ona who can serve at best for only a few months. The president id fii st been lm lined to make an appointment, but deliberation with Mr. Knox brought a decision lo the com tary. Tho o-t at i.undon will now be vacant until March, and will be the first time In main- vials that the I'nited States lias been without an ambassador 111 London. CHRISTMAS DAY PILGRIM LADIES Suffragettes Undertake 140 Mile Jaunt to Petition Governor New York, Doc.

Iti. 'Kirst aid Is all right fur our bruises small. "But nothing will euro us but votes for till." Thus sang twenty-live suffragettes today as they started, on their 110-mile walk to Albany to deliver to Governor Sulz.er on his Inauguration day a message for I he cause of woman suf frage. Fach woman has a knapsack Inscribed with the words: "Votes for women," and containing suffragette literature, which will be scattered through every town and village on the way. Walking leisurely, the pilgrims expect to reach Yonkers, the first Btop on their 14 day itinerary, shortly before noon.

There is Getty Square Mrs. Jessie Hardy Stubbs, of Chicago, wilt speak for "tho cause." The route led then to Irvlngton, where tonight a suffnigette meeting will be held under tho auspices of local organizers. It has been predicted that a hundred women at least would undertake the Journey, but aa the itinerary calls for Christmas Day on tho road, many decided to stay home. MORE DAYS TO SHOP A hen with two hearts has been killed in St. Paul.

There nro a whole lot of animals with two faces still running at large. Alas poor Archie, we'll all nilss bin kindly presence. On behalf of the Haldersnn'H Corners' contingent Tommy RyHn Is talking of a recount In the mayoralty figures. Why shouldn't a Referendum be taken to find out whether the Urits are more loyal than the Tories. It would certainly he It, the interests of all Canada to have this loyalty question settled once and for ae.

It must give Charllo oitratrr an uneasy twing when he realizes that Napoleon. Nelson, Whitelaw Reld and many great men lime passed, ura passing away. Another woman ha.i become the owner of a big league ball club. fn a few eats they'll bc serving tea between Inmnk's. Now if the three Dreailiintight that Premier llorden lias offered British Government are to be maimed by Canadian officers, what's I ter with puttln-' Admiral Marsh Jack- jr.011 in (hargn of the Sir Rodmond.

Like Freeborn of memorable repute In Manitoba political history he done' nnhle work In Macdonald. Jgy TRUMPS.