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V,\ V-*' • THE McIIEXRY PLAIXDEALER, McHENRY, ILL. t\i< i I TO GROSS AMU LINE Controversy Between U. S. and First Chief Ends. mrn^k TEXT OF U. S. REPLY GIVEN Privilege Holds Good Only When Law­ less Bands Enter Mexico From U. S. Side--Sudden Menace Halts Invasion. Washington, March 15.--The United States "readily" granted permission to Carranza troops to cross the inter­ national boundary in pursuit of "law­ less bands of armed men" in accord­ ance with the reciprocal agreement suggested by Carranza. The agree­ ment was handed by Secretary of State Lansing to Eliseo Arredondo, General Carranza's ambassador here. This is the text of the reply to the first chief: "The government of the United States has received the courteous note of Senor Acuna and has read with sat­ isfaction his suggestion for reciprocal privileges to the American and Mexi­ can authorities in the pursuit and ap­ prehension of outlaws who infest their respective territories lying about the International boundary and who are a constant menace to the lives and prop­ erty of residents of that region. Agreement to Suppress Lawlessness. "The government of the United States, in view of the unusual state of affairs which has existed for some time along the international boundary, and earnestly desiring to co-operate with the de facto government of Mexico to suppress this state of lawlessness, of which the recent attack on Columbus, N. M., is a deplorable example, and to Insure peace and order in the region contiguous to the boundary between the two republics, readily grants per­ mission for military forces of the de facto government of Mexico to cross the international boundary in pursuit of lawless bands of armed men who have entered Mexico from the United States, committed outrages on Mexi­ can soil and fled into the United States on the reciprocal privilege that the military forces of the United States may pursue across the international boundary into Mexican territory law­ less bands of armed men who have en­ tered the United States from Mexico, committed outrages on American soil and fled into Mexico. Peace Object of Expedition. "The government of the United States understands that in view of its agreement, proposed by the de facto government, the arrangement is now complete and in force and the recip­ rocal privileges thereunder may ac­ cordingly be exercised by either gov­ ernment without further interchange of views. "It is a matter of sincere gratifica­ tion to the government of the United States that the de facto government of Mexico has evinced so cordial and friendly a spirit of co operation in the efforts of the authorities of the United States to apprehend and punish the bands of outlaws who seek refuge be­ yond the international boundary in the erroneous belief that the constituted authorities will resent any pursuit across the boundary by the forces of the government whose citizens have suffered by the crimes of the fugitives. ."With the same spirit of cordial friendship the government of .he Uni­ ted States will exercise the privilege granted by the de facto government of Mexico in the hope and confident ex­ pectation that by their mutual efforts lawlessness will be eradicated and peace and order maintained in the ter­ ritories of the United States and Mex­ ico contiguous to the international boundary." No Intervention by U. S. Secretary Lansing on Monday is­ sued this statement on the Mexican crisis: "In order to remove any misappre­ hension that may exist either in the United States or in Mexico, the presi­ dent has authorized me to give in his name the public assurance that the military operations now in contem­ plation by this government will be scrupulously confined to the object al­ ready announced and that in no cir­ cumstances will they be suffered to in­ fringe in any degree upon the sover­ eignty of Mexico or develop into in­ tervention of any kind in the internal affairs of our sister republic. On the contrary, what is now being done is deliberately intended to preclude the possibility of intervention." Orders to Move Held Up. While in the note to Carranza. which is couched in the most friendly terms possible, it is declared that "without further Interchange of views" •he reciprocal arrangement is recog- n"'Z«d as having entered into force, it ifc significant that the final orders to Funston to move are being withheld. This delay is not to be attributed in any sense to Funston. He has ready fofr instant service two columns nec­ essary to begin the pursuit of Villa. Warnedyto Watch Carranza. The delay is attributable to star­ tling infotroation which has reached Whshingtoh. and to the attitude of Mgh officials of the war department. Dispatches from Guadalajara, where Carranza's headquarters are located, ILLINOIS GUARD IS REAOY Within 24 Hours Illinois Militia Could hTake Field as Compact Fighting Unit. Leaders Say. Chicago.--Illinois alone, with its National Guard. eight regiments of infantry, ono df cavalry, ar­ tillery battalions and signal corps, has a formidable array. 12.000 In number under war strength. This force could take the field in 24 hours, according to Statements made by the officers. report that the Carranxa army was never more united than it is today. This unity arises out of the an­ nounced purpose of President Wilson to use American troops to capture Villa. General Carranza may find it ex­ pedient to respond to the sentiment of his men and reply to the American note by imposing impossible condi­ tions upon the American forces oper­ ating in Mexico. The dispatches further urgently ad­ vise against "half measures." They declare the United States must pre­ pare fully to meet a practically com­ bined Mexico. See Need for 200,000 Men. Upon the basis of this information high officials of the war department have submitted a memorandum to the president, calling his attention to the political situation in the neigh­ boring country and pointing out to him the.grave consequences of a se­ rious disaster. Considerations of this kind are causing the president to hesitate. According to a member of his cab­ inet, with whom Mr. Wilson con­ ferred, the chief executive is deter­ mined to waste no time in carrying out his purpose to locate and punish Villa. But in the face of a united Mexico it is realized that it would be foolhardy to send in a couple of col­ umns numbering some 6,000 men. To meet such a condition the military ex­ perts hold that an army of 200,000 men would be necessary. Chased Five Miles Into Mexico. A detailed report of the Columbus raid received from Colonel Slocum tol- lows: "When Villa troops fell back Just before daylight we followed them with a dismounted line; at same time I sent Major Tompkins with three troops mounted to attack. Tompkins followed them for about five miles into Mexico, having three running fights with them, and finally with their entire force the'y stopped Tomp­ kins' advance and he returned here. Had one corporal killed in pursuit. "Mexicans drppped considerable material alnd loot, which they had gotten in town. Am reliably informed it was Villa that made the attack with 1,50Q men, leaving about l.uuO on river east of Boca Grande. From bis spies in Columbus he was fn- formed that there were but four troops here with three machine gun troops He intended capturing town, looting bank and killing all Americans. 27 Bandits' Bodily Burned. "Our casualties, five wounded, seven killed. Lieutenant Benson shot in arm. Captain Williams, adjutant, slightly wounded in hand. Eight ci­ vilians killed in town. Including one woman. "We have already burned bodies of twenty-seven Mexican soldiers, most of them killed in camp, some near the bank, and there are many other dead Mexicans on Villa's line of re­ treat about one mile west, not yet collected. "Mexiean troops under Villa's per­ sonal command and by his orders made the charge through the camp. Our troops turned out quickly, drove Mexicans out. killing seventeen in or about camp and about ten or twelve in town. "While our people at that time in the morning were surprised, they did their work well. Villa's attempt to capture camp and town was a com­ plete failure. "Several of our families living in town had narrow escape, as the at­ tack was fieroe. All peaceful as summer morning at this writing." Reports received here from the Car­ ranza commander at Juarez say that in spite of elaborate precautions Villa probably has eluded hiB pursuers and is making for Casas Grandes to mas­ sacre all in a colony of 600 American Mormon- Twelve hundred Carranza soldiers, flying a black and white flag to dis­ tinguish them so that American sol­ diers would not mistake them for bandits and attack them, reached Palomas, six miles south of the bor­ der from Columbus. It is believed to be their intention to assist the Amer­ ican troops in the pursuit of Villa. Villa 25 Miles Away. Villa, with his bandit army, was at Boca Grande, tweuty-flve miles south­ east, at last reports brought here by SCOUt8. Seventy-Five Bodies Burned. Soldiers and citizens divided atten- tention to the vigil along the Interna­ tional boundary with the work of clear­ ing the battlefield of Mexican dead. Approximately seventy-five Mexican dead had been found on the American side and either burned or buried. Villa Turns Eastward. El Paso, Tex., March 15.--Villa has taken a sudden twist to the eastward, according to a report received by Gen­ eral Gavira at Juarez. This move ap­ parently takes Villa away from the territory where it has been supposed he would seek refuge and north of which the concentration of the Ameri­ can troops has been heaviest. This information was received by Gavira from his subordinate, Colonel Gonzales, who commands the troops protecting t:»e Mormon colony at Casas Grandes. The wires from Juarez to the col­ ony were cut by Villa's men. Gonzales restored them. Villa, Gonzales reports, is at Galeana, a town about twenty miles due east of Corrplitos, where he was lasft previously reported. Obregon in New Cabinet. Mexico City, March lS.-^-Gen. XT varo Obregon has been appointed min­ ister of war, and Gen. Candido Aguilar minister of foreign affairs in the new Mexican cabinet. Many foreigners are leaving the city and there is an undercurrent of excitement among all classes. Its readiness is exceeded only by Its willingness, as shown by the activi ties about the armories in Chicago. The story of the Villa outrage at Co­ lumbus. N. M , had created a spirit such as would follow a declaration of war. The outburst of patriotism was not confined to the guardsmen. Recruit­ ing station's for the United States reg­ ular army and recruiting officers at the various armories were besieged by citizens, maddened over the Columbus raid and wild to enroll as their avengers. * AMERICANS ON NORWEGIAN' BARK SILIU8 DESTROYED BY TORPEDO--Np WARNING. REPORT SENT TO WASHINGTON Press Dispatches 8ay That All United States Citizens Were Saved--Ameri­ can Consul at Havre Tells of Attack --Lansing Awaits Complete Details. Washington, March 14.--The first ship carrying Americans to be torpe­ doed without warning since the tkew Austro-German submarine war armed merchantmen went into effect was reported to the state department on Saturday. It was the Norwegian bark Sillus. from New York to Havre, with seven American citizens aboard. It was tor­ pedoed in the Havre road without warning, according to official dispatch­ es from the American consul at Havre. That the Stilus was unarmed was taken for granted, since it was a neu­ tral ship of commerce. This fact in it­ self, officials said, may make the case more serious than any that has con­ fronted this government since the war began. All of the Americans aboard .the ship were saved, but according to the press dispatches three of the Silius' crew were drowned. Immediately upon receipt of the dis­ patch It was stated unofficially that the nation whose submarine attacked the Silius will be held to account by this government. Taking the meager dispatch at its face value, officials frankly declared that the power the undersea boat rep­ resented will be called to accountabil­ ity for the act. Secretary Lansing will not act offi­ cially until he has complete details. He must have affidavits of passengers and crew showing beyond "reasonable doubt" that it was a torpedo and not a mine or internal explosion that sent the Silius to the bottom and endan­ gered the lives of American citizens. Such affidavits cannot reach here, offi­ cials said, much before a week or ten days. LULL IN BATTLE AT VERDUN Berlin Reports Capture of 26,473 French Troops and 419 Guns of Large Caliber. London, March 14.--The third lull in the great battle for Verdun, which is now entering its fourth week, has given opportunity for the Germans to take account of their booty, with the result that Berlin announced' the cap­ ture of a total of 26,042 unwounded French soldiers and 430 officers. The booty captured by the Germans in the great offensive includes 189 can­ non, of which 41 were of large caliber and 232 machine guns. The midnight communique from Paris reports continued terrific artil­ lery action on both sides, but an­ nounces no change in the positions of the opposing armies. Berlin also ad­ mits heavy artillery action without in­ fantry advices. FIFTH SON OF KAISER WEDS Prince Joachim Marries Princess Marie Augustine of Anhalt in Royal Castle of Bellevue. Amsterdam, March 14.--The mar­ riage of Prince Joachim, the fifth son of Emperor William, and Princess Marie Augustine, daughter of Prince Edward of Anhalt, was celebrated on Saturday in the royal castle of Belle­ vue, according to a dispatch from Ber­ lin. The marriage took place in the presence of the German empress, the duke and duchess of Anhalt and other relatives. Emperor William was not present. Prince Joachim was twenty- five years old December 15 last and is a captain in the Fourteenth regiment of Hussars. He was the only unmar­ ried child of the emperor. AVIATOR FALLS TO DEATH William Robinson of Grinnell, la.. Vic­ tim of Accident--Burned After 13,000-Foot Fall. Ewart, la., March 14.--William Rob­ inson, Grinnell aviator, was burned to death after his aeroplane bad over­ turned and dropped 13,000 feet near here on Saturday. The gasoline tank on the machine exploded as the bi­ plane hit the ground, throwing the burning liquid over the machine and Robinson, enveloping them in flames. The cause of the accident probably never will be known. Robinson was thirty-two years old, and is survived by a widow and four children. He had lived at Grinnell practically all his life. The aviator's body was taken to Grinnell by relatives. (500,000 Loss in Blast. Dstroit, Mich., March 13.--An ex plosion in a sewer under Scotten ave­ nue, a West side thoroughfare, tore up the street a dlstince of two miles, broke water mains, smashed windows and caused a loss of $500,000. Get War Contracts. Lexington, Ky.. March 13.--The Frankfort Distilling company will be­ gin the manufacture of alcohol for the allied armies when the present con­ tracts for whisky expire. This One Breaks Record. Washington. March 11.--The treas­ ury departments "conscience fund" has been made richer by $30,000. It was the largest sum ever contributed to the fund. The money came ill a letter dated Philadelphia. Austrian Ships for Turks. Rome. March 11--Two of the most powerful of Austria's dreadnaughts are being prepared in Dalmatian ports, the Tribuna says, with the intention ot forcing the allies' blockade of the Adri atlc in order to reach the Dardanelles. ANOTHER ONE? £*5 m CORBEAUX WOODS RECAPTURED BY THE GERMAN TROOPS- PARIS ADMITS GAIN. FRENCH RETAKE FORT VAUX STAR. BOWS TO LAW OF SEAS PORTUGAL IN CONFLICT GERMANY HANDS PASSPORT8 TO COUNTRY'S MINISTER. Berlin Declaration Enumerates Long Series of Breaches of Neutrality by Lisbon Government. Berlin, March; 1L.--Germany de­ clared war on Portugal at 3:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon and handed his passports to the Portuguese minister. This action was foreshadowed when a semiofficial report declared that an ultimatum had been sent to Portugal demanding the immediate re­ lease of the German ships. The hand­ ing of his passports to the Portuguese ambassador in Berlin was giv£n as the action that would follow a refusal to comply with tbe Imperial demands. The declaration enumerates a long series of breaches of neutrality by the Portuguese government, such as tbe permission of free passage to English troops through the colony of Mozambique, £he permission given English men-of-war to use Portuguese ports for a time exceeding that given neutrals, and the permission given the English navy to use Madeira as a naval base. Actual engagements between Por­ tuguese and German troops on the frontier of German Southwest Africa and Angola and frequent insults to the German nation by members of the Portuguese parliament, who were never reprimanded, are also cited. The declaration states that, accord­ ing to the treaty between the two nations, the seizure should have been preceded by an agreement regarding the price to be paid the owners and that the seizure was only Justifiable in ease of public necessity in Portu gal, whereas the tonnage of the ships was evidently larger than that needed at Portugal'8 disposal. It is further stated that the Portuguese govern­ ment did not even try to enter into communication with the German own­ ers jr the German government. PLANE NEAR DOVER ROUTED Machine Sighted Near North Foreland But Flees Upon Pursuit. London, March 13.--A German aero­ plane was sighted approaching North Foreland. It was pursued by British aeroplanes from Dover and flew sea­ ward. IMPORTANT NEWS j ITEMS London, March 11.--British troops in German East Africa have occupied Taveta and Salaita, It was officially announced. El Paso, Tex., March 11.--Former officers in Villa's army and other sup­ porters of the Mexican bandit leader are being arrested. Petrograd, March 11.--Turkish-Per­ sian troops under German officers are evacuating the Persian city of Ispa­ han before the Russian advance London, March 10.--German naval and military prisoners in the United Kingdom total 13.821 and all of them receive the same pay as British sol diers, according to a statement made in the house of commons by Harold J. Tennant. parliamentary under sec retary for war. Light Brigade Hero Dies. Joliet, 111., March 14.--William Rob­ erts, eighty-six years old, believed to bo the lest of the survivors of the Twelfth Royal Lancers, the heroes of Tennyson's poem. "Charge of the Light Brigade," died here ef old age. Villa's Wife Collapses. Los Angeles, Cal.. March 14.--Mrs. Juanita Villa, the girl wife of Fran­ cisco Villa, collapsed under the strain of worrying over her husband. Her physicians barred even her closest friends from the sick chamber. 200 For Training Camp. New York, March 13.--Thet names of 200 men, many of them prominent, who have enrolled for the first south­ ern military training camp at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.. next month, were giv­ en out at Governor's Island. U. S. to Train 8chcolboys. New York, March 13.--Fifteen thou *and New York schoolboys will re­ ceive military training in camp tbis ummer, under the-eye of Gen. Leon­ id Wood, U. S. A., and other officers. GERMANY APPEAL8 TO UNITED STATES' FRIENDSHIP. Kaiser's Government Will Yield If Great Britain Heeds Interna* tional Regulations. Washington March 10.--Count von Bernstorff, the German ambassador, on instructions from his government, handed to Secretary Lansing on Wednesday a long memorandum ex­ plaining in detail the German position in regard te armed merchant ships and the causes leading up to the decision of the central European powers to tor­ pedo without warning all armed mer­ chantmen of their enemies. The memorandum contains the alle­ gation that Great Britain had taken advantage of the contention of ths United States that Americans must bo safe on defensively armed merchant­ men, to have those ships act offen­ sively toward enemy submersibles. The German government expresses a willingness to operate itB submarines in accordance with international law prevailing prior to the war, provided Great Britain does not violate the same laws. The German government concedes that as submarines are a new engine of warfare. International law as at present constituted makes no provi- sion for their use. The memorandum contends that the evidence appended to the late German announcement proves that British ships armed ostensibly for defense have been instructed to act, and have acted offensively, and that they are not peaceful traders, as the United States was assured they would be by Sir Cecil Sprlng-Rlce. the British am­ bassador. The memorandum also relt'ferates the previous declaration that submarine warfare was begun by Germany in re­ prisal for the announced intention of Great Britain to starve the civilian population of the central empires. The memorandum also refers to the long-standing friendship between the United States and Germany, and ex­ presses the hope that the American people will, when familiar with the explanation offered, fully appreciate the position in which Germany finds herself as a result of the blockade By way of supporting the contention that Germany's reprisals are Justified, the-memorandum enumerates various actions of Great Britain, which have operated against the interests of neu­ trals and their citizens. These sre cited to show that Great Britain has violated international law. INCREASE IN RATES GRANTED Interstate Commerce Commission De­ cides in Favor of Railroads in Western Rate Case. Washington, March 11.--The inter­ state commerce commission has grant­ ed substantial rate increases to west­ ern railroads in a decision in the western advance rate case No. 3, fol­ lowing decisions favorable to the railroads as to many commodities handed down last year in the first two parts of this case. The decision de­ clares Justitied the proposed increase from 30,000 to 40.000 pounds In the minimum carload weight on grain. Wilson Visits Old Point. Newport News, Va., March 14.--The president and Mrs. Wilson, on a cruise aboard the yacht Mayflower, passed an hour walking about New­ port News. Towards sunset the yacht dropped down to Old Point. 14 Perish on British Ship. London, March 14.--The British ad miralty announced on Sunday that the mercantile fleet auxiliary ship Fau- vette has been mined off the east coast and sunk. The Casualties were two officers and twelve men. Double Border Patrols. Nogales, Ariz., March 13.--Patrols along the international boundary near here were doubled. Wild rumors prom­ ising invasion1 of the United States as well as invasion of Mexico are thick along the border. $5,000 For Villa's Capture. Humboldt, la., March 13.--Residents of Humboldt are raising a $5,000 re­ ward to be paid to the man who cap­ tures or kills Francisco Villa. J^mes Dean, killed at Columbus, N. M., form­ erly lived here. Crown Prince's Army Launches New Drive East of Verdun--Fierce Ar­ tillery Duel in Progress--Foil At­ tempt to Wreck Bridges. London, March 13.--With Fort de Vaux again In French hands, accord­ ing to the official statement from Berlin, the crown princes troops launched a new and desperate artil lery attack against the entire French line east of Verdun, pouring thousands of tons of explosives into the French positions. The official communique issued at Paris discloses a violent artillery bom­ bardment against Eix, Moulainville, Villercs-Sous-Bonchamp and Rougee, which lie to the east of Verdun and south of Vaux. In addition to this terrific attack the Germans resumed their desperate action west of the Meuse. sacrificing thousands of men in the recapture of positions fn the Corbeaux woods, which were taken by the Freneiron Wednesday. In this battle, one of the most desperate and sanguinary of the Verdun campaign, the Teutons made assault after assault upon the French positions, losing men, according to the French communique, "out of all pro­ portion to the objective sought." These attacks were repulsed until tlie Germans brought up 20,000 men and launched their entire strength In the great drive which cleared the woods of the French, but left the ground car­ peted with dead. A German ruse, apparently to blow up the bridges on the Meuse below Verdun and thus hamper the supplies of the French and cut off the retreat of troops is revealed In the statement, which declares the Germans set float­ ing mines in the river. The French, however, fished out the mines before they did any damage. CONSCRIPTION ^ - , t v TWO BRITISH WARSHIPS SUNK Destroyer and Torpedo Boat Hit Mines--Sent to Bottom Off East Coast. London. March 11.--The British de­ stroyer Coquette and torpedo boat No. 11 have boea sunk by mines, the ad­ miralty announced. Four officers and 41 men are missing, and it is believed they perished. The Coquette, a ship of 3S6 tons, was armed with one 12-pounder and five six-ponders. She carried a crew of sixty men and was commanded by Lieut. Frederick A. Warner. The torpedo boat No. 11 was armed with two three-inch guns and three 18-inch torpedo tubes. She carried a crew of 35 men. The torpedo boat displaced 253 tons and was built in 1906. J. E. WATSON ADMITS DEFEAT Harry S. New Leads Indiana Senate Race by 8,202 Votes--Goodrich and Adair Increase Leads. Indianapolis, Ind., March 11.--With 2,794 of the 3.177 precincts of the state in and with Harry S. New leading by 8,202 votes, word was received on Thursday from James E. Watson that he admitted he had been defeated on the first choice votes in Tuesday's pri­ mary for the Republican nomination for United States senator. James P. Goodrich and John A M. Adair continued to increase their leads in the contests for the nomination for governor on the Republican and Demo­ cratic tickets, respectively. M'CUMBER CHANGES HIS MIND North Dakota Senator Withdraws His Resolution Warning Americans Off Armed Ships--Tells Why. Washington, March 10.--Senator Mc- Cumber brought his resolution warn­ ing Americans off armed ships before the senate and then withdrew it be­ cause. he said, there were very strong indications of a settlement of the U- boat controversy without congression­ al action. Senator McCumber read a brief statement paying that in view of what purported to be Ian authoritative state­ ment from Secretary of State Lansing that Americans were to be indirectly but effectively warned off armed ships, he considered the purpose of his and the Gore resolution accomplished. Mrs. Heflin Dies. Lafayette. Ala.. March 10.--Mrs. Thomas J. Heflin. wife of Congress man Heflin of the Fifth Alabama dis trict, JJh-dead at their home hqre. Fire on British Steamer. St. John, N. B.. March 14.--The Brit­ ish steamer Mattawa. which was about to leave for New Zealand fully loaded was found to be on fire in one of its forward holds. The vessel was imme­ diately towed back to the dock. Forbids Code In Messages. New York. March 14.--A strict cen­ sorship has been placed on messages from the United States to Mexican cities. All messages for Mexico via El Paso must be written in plain Eng­ lish or Spanish. t Serbian ,Refugees Removed. Washington. March 11.--All desti tute Serbian refugees have been re­ moved from Greece and Albania and have been transported chiefly to the Islands of Corsica and Corfu, accord­ ing to a dispatch. Roosevelt Not a Candidate. New York. March 11.--Colonel Roosevelt is not a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination in any state primaries. In an interview the ex-president declared he did not wish the^ nomination. No War Tax on Land--Embargo on Shipment of Live StocK Removed. During tbe prevalence of the foot" and-mouth disease in some portions of the United States, an embargo was placed upon inter-state shipments. This also had an effect upon ship­ ments to Canada, and necessarily an embargo was placed upon them, mak­ ing it almost impossible for upwards of a year to ship cattle into Canada, from the United States. This was es­ pecially hard on the settler. As a re­ sult, Western Canada lost a number of settlers, they being unable to take their live stock with them. Canada is practically free from horse and cattle diseases, and the wish of the authori­ ties is to keep it so. Recently, though, an order has been Issued by the Department of Agricul­ ture, removing the embargo, and set­ tlers are now free to take in the num­ ber of head of horses or cattle that are permitted by the Customs authorities and the freight regulations. This will be welcome news to those whose in­ tention it is to move to Canada, taking, with them stock that they have had in their possession for six months, and* which it is the intention to use on land that they will farm in the Provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan or Alberta, There are thousands of splendid homesteads of 160 acres ea£h in any of these provinces, that may be had- upon the payment of a ten-dollar en­ try fee and fulfilling the requisite liw ing and cultivation duties. These lands are well adapted to the growing of all the small grains, and beside4 having an abundance of grass, and su£ flclent shelter, they are well adapted to the raising of stock. If one prepares to purchase lancW there could be no better time than thp present Prices are low, and partici|» lars may be had from any of the lan( > companies, of which there are several^/ or from the Canadian Pacific and Cafe,, nadian Northern railways, whose holq» ings are in the older settled district at and whose terms are exceedingly easjrij.' to the settler. What these lands will' do in the matter of production cannolk be more strongly emphasized than ill reading the reports of the crop* throughout all parts of the Canadiaik West in 1916. Yields of 60, 60, and at high as 70 bushels of wheat to th* acre were numerous, while reports of yields of from 30 to 45 bushels per acre were common. Oats as high aft 130 bushels per acre are reported, St and 60 bushels per acre being ordi­ nary. The prices realised by farmer* Y have placed most of them on "wif. street." Lately there have appeared article^ in a number of United States new» papers to the effect that there was con­ scription in Canada, or that such 4/ law was likely to be put into effect. We have it from the highest authority " in the Dominion that there is no truth in the statement. Sir Robert Borden at the opening of Canadian pari tangent on January 17th, saidt "In the first few months of.the war 1 clearly stated that there would noi be conscription in Canada. 1 re; that statement today." This statement should set at tbe conscription talk that has been so freely used to influence those who maf , be considering settling in du*w ing the war. It has also been said that there was a war tax on land. Hon. Dr. Roche. Minister of the Interior, over his ow% signature has denied this, and the pr** . miers of the different provinces joi|i in saying "such a report is absolutely untrue, and has no foundation what­ ever in fact, nor is there likely ever to be any such tax upon land in Canada." The general prosperity of Western Canada farmers and business institu­ tions is such that Canada is well able to take care of the extra war expenses without any direct war taxation. This has been well illustrated by the mag­ nificent response to the Dominion Gov­ ernment's recent bond issue, which was more than doubly subscribed for within the first eight hours of its h* ing offered to the public. (The above appears as an advertise­ ment and is paid for by the Dominion Government which authorizes its pub* lication.) - He Knew. Ben Blewett recently visited the Benton school and Was much inter­ ested in listening to a primary claes recite physiology which happened to be on the subject of the stomach. After the recitation Blewett gave a short talk on the subject and among other things said: "And remember, children, that the stomach is oue of the busy organs at tbe body that has no bones in it." At this statement he noticed a trou­ bled look on the face of a bright little, ^ red-haired boy and said kindly: "Why, Francis, what's the trouble? \r| Did you think there were bones in th« stomach?" " Some people have, Mr. Blewett, " Our baby's got a bone in his stomachy all right. He swallowed the dollaf • dad gave me for Christmas last night,** --St. Louis Globe-Democrat. Too Original. "What we want to do," said the actor. "Is to get away from the old ^ conventional stereotyped ideas Now^y*^: in this new comedy, for example, rn^r cast for the part of an Irishman^?; How would it be if 1 played the panl' - without the usual red whisker*? • Wouldn't that Be a noveltyT' "It would be a novelty, all right.* ; . admitted the manager, "but ho^| ( 1 would the audience know that yo%^/ were supposed to be an irishmaa?*" 1 Affection can withstand very s^*. • /. vere storms of rigor, but not a toni| ,..sv polar frost of indifference.--Scott. ;];* The only excuse somo people for marrying is that the woman wantg • home and the man waits a iernat| % mm