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HE VANCOUVER WORLD Saturday, May 25, 1918 TWENTY FOUR If Commencing Monday Out JSnnual pemonsttation and Sale of Men9 Women's Underwear Special Window Displays Jhis Svening Russia, Humiliated Has Important Part In Great War Task New Republic, Says Prof. Thomas G. Masaryk, Bohemian Patriot and Authority on Russian Affairs, Will Be Constant Menace to Tyranny and Medievalism, Just as Czarism Menaced German Progress "Russia's part In the war is not yet over; far from it Russia Is still factor: she can be made a stronger factor." These are the words of Professor Thomas O. Masaryk, famous Bohemian patriot and authority on Russian affairs, who recently passed through Vancouver on his way to the United. States.

He went through four revolutions. Ho was driven from Austria Hungary because of his opposition to the war, and a price was put on his head. Since then he has been organizing the Czecho Slovak movement for a frco Bohemia, and he will further this move In Washington. Ho says "Russia must and will be helped by the Allies in every possible way. The Russian republic will pay generously for this support.

Tho stronger Russian ilomocracy becomes the Btrongcr will bo the cause of the Allies and of world democracy." ft 1 It Me of Cook Black and White Shepherd's Check Suitings and Dress Goods More Popular Than Ever, Smart, fashionable, more popular than ever, and particularly economical for more reasons than one. The dye problem and uncertainty does not enter these goods; moreover, with wool soaring so high, it is not necessary that absolutely pure wool should bo used in their production. Although we have plenty of tho pure wool checks, we have a good range of suitings which are nearly all wool, and the small percentage of cotton in their warp is wonderfully well spun in with wool, making them in wear and appearanco equal to all wool. rA nd the Prices are Very Low for Such Qualities THE PURE FOOD COOK BOOK, edited by Mildred Haddocks, associate editor of "Good Housekeeping, with an introductory and note on "Food and Food Values," by Harvey W. "Wiley, M.

D. Just how to buy just how to cook. Regular price $1.00. Sale price 490 48 In. Shepherd's Check Suitings, yard 81.35 64 ln.

Shepherd's Check Suitings, yard 81.50 64 ln. Shepherd's Check Suitings, yard 81.65 64 ln. Shepherd's Check Suitings, yard 81.95 66 in. Shepherd's Check Suitings, yard 82.25 66 ln. Shepherd's Check Suitings, yard 82.50 66 in.

Shepherd's Check Suitings, yard 82.05 All size checks in the ranges. Alt positively 25 per cent, lower in price than any others In British Columbia. mlltated as she Is, has a very Important mission to perform, not only during this war, but tn the coming world settlement "Just as Czarism, corrupt and devitalized, menaced the progress of Germany and Austria Hungary, In the same manner the Russian republlo Is a constant menace to tyranny and medievalism In the Teutonic countries. "The Hohenzollems and Hapsburgs tised the great, sinister power of Czarism either as an ally, or as a bugaboo, but tn both cases to oppress their peoples. 'From now on the roles are reversed.

The Russian republlo will be the Inspiration and, In the end, the main support of all oppressed nationalities and classes within the central empires. The Russian republlo GOOD HOUSEKEEPER'S COOK BOOK, by Emma Paddock Telford. Foods, preserves, jellies, candies, drinks, dishes for invalids and menus. Regular $1.00. Special for 290 TnE nOlIE QUEEN COOK BOOK; 2000 valuable recipes on cookery, household economy, table etiquette, toilet, etc.

Every article 6igned by the authors. Bound in a washable cover. Reg. 75c. Special at 490 The Boston Cooking School Cook Book $2.00 Eat and Grow Thin $1.15 Cassell's Cookery 350 Cooking Recipes and Kitchen Hints 200 will be he Is, already the terror of Junkerlsin, Prussian, Austrian and JCet us show you a Wonderful Variety of Novelty Jilks all at $2.50 Per tard 9 We have culled from our stock all the broken ranges of.

new season's novelty silks and put them into one large group at ono price. Silks that have been selling freely all Spring, many of them at considerably higher prices where several of the colors of tho range are sold out and perhaps two or three remain these have been added to this lot. The result is that we have grouped together over 3000 yards in novelty foulards, taffetas, messalines, in smart stripes, plaids and other effects, in one big display fli. EZ specially marked at, per yard tjPLeeJv These are choice, high class and positively new silks this season. See them on Monday.

Alajrvar. "Insofar as the Bolshevist republic, although almost completely defence less against the Invader, still exists PROP. THOMAS G. MASARK and gathers strength and slowly con solldates, the Russian people have struck a blow against Holienzollern and Hapsburg autocracy from which these last representatives of tyranny disappearance of the coin and currency in Russia. "Where did all this money go? To on earth will never recover.

"This Is the great undying contrl butlon of crucified Russia to the Switzerland and Holland, where the Germans bought It in huge quantities, all with the view of Ukrainian lnde pendence. So the Germans came into Ukraine with millions and millions in Rpssian rubles and started to buy the wheat "But this was not easy. The Ukrainian farmers looked uopn the Germans as enemies. They would not sell. "Commerce'' in Russia.

In 1917 the Bohemian army, 60,000 fteavy Ptinted inoieum and 4 lfards Wide at 85c and per Square yard These are very low prices for Buch splendid qualities and should tempt many to purchase coverings for their dining rooms, kitchens, pantries, etc The linoleums are heavy qualities, the kinds that stand hard wear. Bring your measurements with you, and make your selection early; 2 and 4 yards wide. Per square yard 850 and $1.25 Crex Rugs In a wonderful range beautiful patterns and colon. They lie flat, are dirt, dust and damp proof, and economical enough to use in any room the year round. Sizes, 6x9, price $11.50 and 8x10, $18.50.

and 9x12, price $17.50 and $21.00. men who had deserted the Austrian army and gone over to the Allies was stationed near Kiev. The commis sary officers went out to buy food. One came to a farm. This was his conversation with the farmer, as he reported It later: OFFICER: "Good morning.

Have you wheat or rye to sell?" FARMER: "Certainly, sir. I have plenty." Sale Tonight of Men's Jwfs Sizes 35, 36, 37, 38, 44 and 46, Regular $20.00 and $22.50 Value; Special $14.00 An opportunity for men who wear sizes to 38 and for men who wear sizes 44 and 46 to get the suit bargain of their life. The collection includes suits for every type of figure. The patterns shown are decidedly pleasing, and the suits are made to fit. 25 suits to clear at this price, and the 6alo will start promptly at 7 o'clock, finishing at 9:30.

Sale Tt A price tJJ) A Jrunks and travelling For Your Vacation Let us show you what wc have to offer at the following prices Travelling Bags $1.95 to $29.75 Suitcases from $2.00 to $41.50 Steamer Trunks, $8.00 to $24.75 Imperial Trunks, $6.75 to $32.50. Wardrobe Trunks, from $25.50 to $97.50. Also Trunk, Valise and Rug Straps in all sizes. Trunk Department, Third Floor. "Name your price.

I ll buy all you have." "But I won't sell my wheat for your money." "Why? We have good Russian sil ver and gold. We are Bohemians, hero to fight for you." "That may bo, but I won't sell my wheat. What do I care for money? I have thousands of rubles In my chests, but my children and I must go barefooted, because no money can buy shoes where there are none. Give me shoes and plows and clothing and I'll give you my wheat" 'Hut if you do not sen to us we will bring our machine gun, kill you and take your wheat anyhow." 'Do as you please, sir. But too, have a machine gun.

My son brought causa of the allies and of world democracy. Consolidate Republics. The Interests of world democracy will be best served by consolidation of the Russian republic. This might be done by the Bolshevik! if they would consent to form a coalition with the Social Revolutionaries and the left wing of the Liberals. "A reunion of the provinces torn by the Germans from the the Russian body is not only desirable; it is the only possible outcome.

"These provinces the Baltic lands. Finland, even less the Ukraine are not pro German. The ruling class of land owners and great merchants in Livonia and Courland are Gorman in descent and sympathy, but that is only the more reason why the mass of people are anti German and pro Russian. "What Russia needs la, first of aU, honest far reaching and thoroughgoing; support moral and material, from the allies and above all from America. "Then she needs a real leader.

"Lenlne Is not that real leader. "The Kaiser's peace treaty with Trotsky is a Joke, a scrap of paper. Host Rescue Slav Army. Csarlsm was the root of the Russian catastrophe, that and that alone. And from that catastrophe the republic of Russia, now passing: through the purgatory of military defeat economic breakdown and Prussian terrorism, will emerge as the great hope and promise of European liberty.

"It may be a Bolshevlkl republlo, or It may not But it will be Russian and it will be a republic. "Just before I left Russia, March, the Bolshevik government decided to raise a volunteer army. "This army would have to have officers. But the Kerensky "Order One' had abolished the disciplinary rights of officers. Bo the Bolshevik government compromised by issuing a call for "What in the old army had been generals were to be mere instructors in, the new.

Off duty they were to he on the same footing as the private soldiers, "The world knows what has been the result of this carrying of democracy to absurdity. The Bolshevik might in seven to nine months, raise a volunteer army of considerable size. They certainly can count on the response of the Russian masses, who by now have learned the meaning of a Prussian peace. "But without equipment, ammunition, railroads, the army cannot be maintained. If the Russian army is to be revived Russian industries and railroads must be revived at the same time.

"And here the antes, America above all, can and must help Russia. Break German Hold. The Ukrainian question Is one of the most important problems of the Russian situation. Ukralnla has more than (0,000,000 people. It is the richest part of Russia in agriculture and minerals.

It has wheat rye, iron and coal In limitless quantities. "The Germans and Austrlans knew it with him when he left the trenches." More 'commerce" In revolutionary Russia! In many cases It actually came to Specials in delicacies fighting between Bohemian soldiers and the Ukrainian farmers, who refused to sell their grain for all the money In the world. Jhese Rug and blanket Values ate the gest in British Columbia Fancy Rugs at $2.98 it only, fancy Jacquard rugs, size 84x74, In assorted colorings So the Germans probably received Home Cooked Meats, Salads, I'les, at our own up to date DcUcattessen Counter. Corned Beef Mam, per lb. 60o Premium Boiled Ham, lb.

70o Tender Ox Tongue, lb. 70o Try our Baked Ham, with or without dressing. Tou will certainly enjoy its excellent flavor. Per lb 80o Prime Roast Beef, lb. 80o Stuffed Leg Pork, lb 80o Toung Roasted Chickens, per lb 75c Potato Salad, per lb 20c Vegetable Salad, per 35c Salmon Salad, per lb 40c an unpleasant surprise when thev came to Ukraine with their rubles and found they could not get a bushel of wheat without fighting for it A satisfactory sou.

lion of the Ukrainian problem 1. not alone a question for Russia, it is a world question. The Alllet have immense Cakes and Pastry values at stake in Ukraiula, and there can be no doubt that Just as the Ukrainians are entitled to all the autonomy they want the place of the and pretty designs. Suitable for the camp or as extra (PO OQ bed throws. Each, iDU.VO Ukrainian repjblio Is within, not without the Federated Republlo of Russia.

Date Cookies, 2 dozen 35c Madeira Cakes, each 15o Layer Cakes, 20c, 80o Orange Cakes, each 25o Currant Buns and Parker House Holla, dozen 15o Shortcakes, each 25c Sultana Cake, lb 40c Currant and Plain Scones, per dozen 30c Apple, Raisin, Mince, Lemon, Rhubarb and Pumpkin Pies. Each 15o and 25o Lunch Cakes, each 25o Assorted Cookies, dozen 15o Christie's Assorted Biscuits; regular 40c. Special, lb. 29c Huntley and Palmer's Breakfast Biscuits, pkg. 40o Russia needs the grain, the min erals, the seaports Ukraine.

But Germany also needs them, and Fancy Rugs at $4J98 40 fancy rugs, suitable for the auto, couch throws, or as an extra covering for the bed. Come In assorted fancy colors ind (S4 QD designs. Sizes 64x7 Each tiKlwO LKralno will not be safe from Germany unless Incorporated in a confederation of Russian republics. FRENCHMEN RESENT Provisions Fancy Rugs at $6.98 NEW FORM OF IMPOST Tax on Luxuries Hitting Parisians Very Hard. PARI3, May 25.

The new tax on 48 long rugs, size 72x0. Very warm and cozy. In assorted designs at 86.98 Jhis Afternoon and Svening Specials After 3 p. m. Not Delivered Finnan Haddie 190 Sole, per lb 80 Fraser River Spring Salmon, per lb.

250 Also bargains in fresh meats. FRESH CHURNED OLEOMARGARINE, lb. 40c B. C. FRESH EOGS, guaranteed new laid, dozen 57c B.

C. FULL CREAM CHEESE for sandwiches, per packet 15c FINE OLD CHEDDAR CHEESE, lb 35c FINEST MILD ONTARIO CHEESE, lb. S2c ALBERTA CREAMERY BUTTER, lb 60c ROSEBUD CREAMERY BUTTER, lb 62o IMPERIAL BUTTER, Pasteurized, lb 65c 2 LB. TINS OF BUTTER, scientifically sealed for sending to the Old Country or the boys at the front This Is our Imperial Butter and we guarantee the quality. Per tin $1.75 TINS OF BUTTER, scientifically sealed for sending to the Old Country No.

1 size 75c No. 2 size 45c this very well before the war. Ukra' what is termed luxuries, which came Into effect a few days ago, is raising a storm of protest on the part of traders, now that Its full effects are mani nia has always had a part in the calculations of Austro German imperialism. Austria for decades supported Fancy Rugs at $8.98 29 only, very warm, extra heavy, bound all around with two inch satin in grey, fawn and blue. Very attractive and (PQ QQ serviceable.

Size 72x80, each DO9 Camels9 Hair Rugs festing themselves. The tax consists of a ten per cent impost on goods of the Ukrainian separatist movement as one means of disrupting the Russian Empire. "The British victories in Palestine cut off the German road to Bagdad and India by way of Constantinople 60 only, camels hair rugs; exceptionally warm, in Cfn r7PT fawn with fancy brown borders. Size 40x80: price tDf efD and Asia Minor. But there is another route, from Berlin through Odessa, all classes which are sold above a i certain fixed price.

Thus, suits of clothes for men are free of tax up to a sale price of $30, but above that figure a duty of ten per cent is im posod on the whole price, so that the purchaser of a suit sold at $40 Is called on to pay an extra four as tax. Women's dresses are free up to $60: men's boots to women's to 6.60; children's to $5. Practically every class of commod lty is touched by the new tax, and not merely jewelry And similar artt across the Black Sea to Trebizond. and then from Anatolia to Bagdad. From Batum there is a second trade route to the richest part of Asia.

It leads across the Caucasus to Baku; thence across the Caspian Sea to Bokhara and China. "Odessa, the great seaport of Odessa, is the key to both routes. A ttt active few Millinety fot Jummet GOeat Chiefly in georgette crepe, Italian Milan, tagel and hemp combinations. Suitable hats for both street and dress wear not a great quantity of any one style, but a wonderful variety to choose from in the season's newest and most pleasing shades. Prices ertremely moderate.

Second Floor. This is one reason why the Germans were so keenly interested in lndenend ence for Ukraine. The Ukrainian movement for Independence is a Better quality, size 60x80; price 812,50 Fancy Plaid Blankets 0 pairs only of fancy plaid blankets, size E7x80, absolutely pure wool. Fast colors and with a soft fleecy finish. (J pv Per pair dJ.dU Fine White Scotch Blankets 100 pairs of extra fine Scotch blankets, absolutely pure wool, and finished In singles with blue bordera Size 66x80, pair 816.00 Size 68x86, per pair 818.00.

Bixe 78x0. per pair Better Quality Alt pure wool, made without bordera and bound in satin. Size S0x9. Per pair 830.00 movement of intellectuals. It hns cles, which are universally recognized as luxuries.

France, more than any other country. Is keenly susceptible to taxes of this kind from the fact that she possesses more purely luxury trade than any other part of the world. Various trade organizations are now earnestly discussing the new taxes, and a movement Is well under way to bring pressure to bear on the government with a view to at least modify the tax. The chief objection raised scarcely any foothold among the bulk of the people. The farmers have Immense stores of wheat and rye.

This made irres tstlble the solicitude of the Oermans for Immediate Ukrainian independence. 'So Ukraine became an Independent republic, and immediately the Oer nn nrmfea invaded trkrainlan terri ghe Budsons Bag irompnmj is that the manner In which the tax is levied has already had the effect of seriously reducing the turnover In practically every class of trade. The movement against the new tory under pretext of aiding Ukraln 1 ians against the BolstieviKi. xne cnier, most urgent aim of the Germans was to get their hands on the wheat of the Ukrainian farmers. "And here la the explanation of the luxury tax Is gathering strength so: rapidly that there is little doubt that serious government action will be taken during the next few days..