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. ~Recent developments in Ireland point to fe:: new peace possibilities. Of late proposais have # come from what is called the Association of *\ .. _ Neutral Members of the Irish Republican Army $Â¥ shid to represent twenty thousand people. The Ff', â€"__ proposals sugrest cessation of all military acâ€" e tvities, acts of aggression, arrests, trials and tÂ¥ executions during the truce which would perâ€" E‘* mit of the discussion of a plan of government satistactory ‘to all partied. It is hoped that &h that unhappy country which \~â€"â€" was dn n by strife and dissension for years. |. NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN IRELAND _(« _ _ "‘On application. Advertising copy must reach the|thinking citizens, we believe, 3 etties not laker than siouday usen to insure msertio8. |peturn to dun;.. undei The train will be at Kitchener on Monday, March 19th, when doubtless the farmers of this district will show their appreciation of the enâ€" terprise of the Departments of Agriculture in -'nlllhl the tour by turning out in large The tour cannot fail to be of practical asâ€" sistance to the farmer and every advantage should be taken of the unusual opportunity preâ€" sented to visit the exhibits and to hear the instructive and educational addresses given in connection therewith. _ The Board of Directors and those assocâ€" iated with the management of the company as well as its many policyholders, have reason to be gratified with the eminently â€" satisfactory position of this old and well established comâ€" ‘Train" throughout the Province, during the months of March and April. On this train will be carried animals illustrating desirable and undesirable types of Beef cattle, Sheep, Swine and Poultry and demonstrations and lectures will be given in connection with different lines of work in Live Stock and Poultry raising and The Dominion and Ontario Departments of Agriculture in coâ€"operation with the Railway (Eompunies, will operate a "Better Live Stock . The election of Mr. Geo. C. H. Lang to fill er the position of President left vacant by the be death of the late John Fennell, was a logical one |n, as he has occupied the office of viceâ€"president|, for years. Mr. Lang is one of the Twin City‘s|e, outstanding business men and will bring to It the position sound business judgment and a w thorough knowledge of the company‘s affairs. to The sound and progressive management which characterizes the conduct of the affairs of the Economical Mutual Fire Insurance Comâ€" pany was again revealed in the statements presented at the annual meeting held at the head office in Kitchener recently. In a year marked by unusually heavy fire losses, the comâ€" pany made notable progress, reporting gains of close to $56,000 as a result of the year‘s operations, and the substantial increase in busâ€" iness of nearly $4,000,000. _ The business in force has now reached the large amount of $37,361,526.00.. The strong financial position which the company now occupies may be judgâ€" ed from the fact that it has assets over all liaâ€" bilities of over $1,000,000. ‘ It will be a matter of satisfaction to his| |~ _ â€" _ marm DRUC REVIIL _ _ _ _ _ | |O*. ts unsanitary features if the friends.as well as to himself that he will still '. : Te PAE RUE l. m;?; mv;ofl“ cuseye be identified with the company in the capacity * diex hir of loan agent for Water‘oo County, a position| _ The Rrowing menace of the drug evil in|i0t T°L Melathat»., M Toons for which he is eminently well quglified by| Canada is revealed by the figures givenâ€"in the) ins administration of Oaths," and. reason of his long experience in that department| House of Commons the other day by Dr.â€" Belâ€"| he expiained, is . designed "to. re of the company‘s businéss. and. It is estimated that there are 9500 drug| medy the objectionable and unsaniâ€" , * victims of whont 3800 live in Quebec~and 2500|tar practice of kissing the Book." * t e mm on . Li BPIHISH Columbia showing that more than | BCONOMICAL MUTUAL FIRE MAKES | |wo.thirds of them are conveniently situated to*"®"°H D§CLANE state 05 oo mmmeâ€"~~â€"â€"«««~«"~ 21CARAAGIRE DPOFTVS: â€" shifted to Bochum. Because of the | Â¥ETERAN gn- EASURER OF MUTUAL j |rendered to theâ€"party then in power rather | LFE ES FROM ‘POSITION. â€" â€"||than because of the qualifications which he @ Prwâ€"_â€"â€">wâ€"â€"*â€"mpâ€"â€"«wâ€".â€"â€"._._..... ¢/had for the office to which he was appointed. " ‘The retirement of the veteran treasurer of| U" cWV Cervke Act remedied this and: al th‘ll ] Life Ausar Company, Ne Jflmchthmqm&nfinhh &;mmmma.mamm'&"n“”" ‘:."zm ’“”m’““’"“’””“"h““‘w“‘m’dmwfiw,&ufim- 4 Joining the: Mutual Life a few years after| _ . Amvinvestigation will do good if it results its organization, it must have been a source of D the elimination of the faults complained of gratification to him to see it gradually develop|but to revert to the old systemâ€" which was into one of the outstanding insurance companâ€"|WMArked by partisan interference would be a jesâ€"operating on this continent, No official was| Dackward step and one, we believe, which would more devoted to the interests of the company »Ot meet with the approval of the great majorâ€" which he served so zealously for nearly, halfity Of the citizens of Canada who recognize a century and none commanded a greater de |that merit and efficiency should be the tests gree of genuine regard, his associates dll payâ€"|of fitness for positions in the Civil Service and ing the highest tributes to his comradeship/nOt service to party. * ; and helpfulness at all times. J £~~ & | WILL OPERATE A "BETTER LIVE | . STOCK TRAIN." . The retirement of the veteran treasurer of thzlutul Life Assurance Company, Mr, J. H."Roos, marks the completion of a term of service extending over the long period of forty toa t 00 0 in dn n n n e 4.+ hn o + WAoWit > +C 'm the " . . M '--o-----.o--t:-‘-‘--.-. m '?m l I 'll @ ." @> â€" â€" {return to <the system under which appointâ€"|land to supervise the despstch ot| BONU§ WAS REPUeRO By w. F. â€" |ments were frequently made from‘the standâ€"| ho frst party of his compatrioty to MICKLE, .K C,;â€" _ ©|point of the service which the individual had|CA244tâ€"20d i9 accompany them go| Rising. before the orders of the ing to expert apinton, justify themasives in the The proposed further development of the St. Lawrence is the natural outcome of an inâ€" creased demand for power and better transporâ€" tation facilities. It indicates that Canada is alive to the necessity of developing her own resources, which will make her more selfâ€"reliant and capable of supplying Ref own needs. _ Alâ€" though the proposals involve the expenditure of immense sums of money they will, accordâ€" The carrying out of these projects would, said Sir Adam, obviate the necessity of being under obligation . to the United States and would be a big step towards the imprpovement of navigation One hundred million dollars of investment is practically useless in the Welland Canal and the twentyâ€"five millions expended on improvements in Toronto harbor will only be funyavaflabk.whmmnlhnflonph-plm Bir Adam aiso stated that he did not favor exporting any power to the United States, faâ€" voring Canadian enterprise. The comments of our contemporary are timely, especially in view of the growing inâ€" crease in the provincial debt within recent years. The frank treatment of Public Acâ€" counts, as pointed out, could not fail to have a wholesome effect in that an informed public epinion would act as a restraining influence in connection with the too free spending of public monies, Luteah > 4 t ~ The International Waterways Commission recommends two dams, one at Morrisburyg and the other at Long Sault, this scheme making it possible to raise the level of Lake Ontario four or five feet and improve the harbor of Montreal. Sir Adam favored dropping a furthâ€" er Niagara project. * two important results, enormous benefits to industry and also to navigation. Speaking at Belleville recently, Sir Adam Beck, in referring to the proposed development of the St. Lawrence, said it would bring about | BIG PROJECTS PROPOSED FOR DE | | _ YELOPMENT OF ST. LAWRENCE | This indicates that the battle against the drug evil must be fought out at the ports. Constant vigilance must be exercised in order to effectively combat the traffic in drugs. ~ | CONDEMNS SYSTEM OF PROVINCIAL | § BOOKKEEPING. I mih%hh_’..fl,k Commenting on what it terms "Bookkeepâ€" of the floor Judge Fisher of Oranggville, heard theâ€"case without a jury. It was proved that on the night in question Ernie had left his residence before midnight and that the fire was discovered atput 2.30 when it had made considerable headway. â€" The insurance carried was $4,000, and the Joss to the house and contents was udjusted at $2,518. ‘The main â€" evidence for the Crown was the finding of four lots of paper and kindling wood under the joists in the cellar. Of these, two were burning when discovered. such material for lighting the fire was customanily kept where. it .was found for the sake of conventence, PROMINENT £OLLINGWOOD MAN ACQUITTED.OF FIRING RESâ€"> _ IDENCE ¢ Jolin Birnie, K.C., was acquitted at Barrle last week On a charge Ot having set fire to his house in th¢ town of Collingwood on Nov. 29, 1922. The case m\l_\etod wideâ€" spread" interest owing to the promâ€" inence of the accused. There were also some p&peri the asbestos over the furnace. the defénce it was contended ‘The Parliament of Northern Ireâ€" land was opered in stateâ€"by the Buke of Abercorn, the new Governor the ceremony following the general lines of that with which the British Parliament is opened at Westminsâ€" ter. » ‘The Frénch moved ten tanks and numerous machine guns to. the centre of the town, and civilians are probibited from being on the streets ofter 9 ‘o‘clock at night. ; FRENCH DECLARE STATE .OF ~â€"_ SIEGEâ€" IN BocCHUM. The storm centre of the Rubr has shifted to Bochum. Because of the general hostHle mttitude of the popâ€" ulation .there a state of slege has About 500 persons were‘arrested for disregarding the orders of the Freuch butâ€"most of them were teâ€" bill is entitled "An Act Respecting the Administration of Oaths," and, he explained, is.designed "to re medy the objectionable and unsaniâ€" pressive feature of the administraâ€" tion of the oath to witnesses in for this "KIS8L1NG ‘THE BOOK" TO BE REâ€" LIEVED OF UNSANITARY . FEATURES, ; gram, principally in the older parts of designed to assist the Government in *«‘ Musvatiogtaned â€"waly Ne » TO EXPROPRIATE LANDS FOR REFORESTATION Legisiation empowering °the Gorâ€" @fument $o expropriate land for reâ€" aâ€" bill introduced in the Legisiature by Hon. Benish Bowman, Ministor of Lands and Foreats The bill is HORSE AILMENTS .. " ewichty snndel ie _ EGYPTIA N LLILNIM ENT At «1 Deslem and Druggtets, to & minutes before they succeeded & in mastering him. When an 4 ambulance from the emergency @ l’“lloaplhl arrived, Herrick, who Ohubuneoflnodhdntu-fi & tution four times within the # !omtuxmm.-unmmol @‘similat attacks, recognized one $ 4 of the attendants and peaceâ€" # & ably allowed him to conduct # ¢ him to the ambulance. He re # # covered â€" almost immediately & after he reached the hospital $ ® and was allowed to go to his $ @ home. 0; 4 4 0 4 ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢ +4 % @ and jammed it into uuner--ofm in two classes. ~In _the‘ first '0 mouth to prevent him from bit. @ eategory were nowly arrivedâ€" immiâ€" & ing anyone. He fought moâ€"‘mu, who could easily be deceired KQ him and managed to prevent @ by spurious paper. ‘The other class ;0 him from doing harm until the ®)consisted of bootleggers, whiskey [0 train reached Buffaio. .. O.nnmlau. dope peddlers and other ‘0 Four . station officiais then _Qlcflnlm!a. who could not bring any ;0 fought â€" with Herrick for NOlleg-.l swction against the counterâ€" @ donly seized by a ‘violent atâ€" 6 @ Buffalo on Weduesday â€"throwâ€" p facture and . distribute counterfeit ’OIQQno a panic hundreds of @ money, postage stamps, internal reâ€" @ passengers. * venue stamps, liquor Iabels, etc., & ‘The man, trothiny at the $ through which the public is believâ€" @ mouth, â€" raged> through the 4 ed to have lost -fl!lou of dollars iQtl'lll. screaming, suapping and @ within the last yegr, was disclosed * clawing ~at the â€" passengers. @ by the United States Federal Govâ€" \0 Conductor â€" Cooper, alarmed, Ogemmont after the. arrest of 28 men ‘@ ‘threw off a message at Black @‘ in raids throughout the metropoliâ€" & Rock as the train was speeding @ tan district, New York. ‘ # by the station, then ran into 0} Victims of Counterfeiters 4 the car, holding a newspaper @! ‘Theâ€"victims of the counterfeiters @ tack of madness while on the # @â€"train from Ningara Falls to & that he would uot sccept his bonus, and no cheque was made out to him % 0 0 0 0# 0 0 t o ¢# o# & 6 © MAN GOES MAD IN TRAIN ¢ Ommmmwif © or Rochester . dogâ€"catcher, # whether accopted or not, Mr. Nickle said that in fairness to himself he felt he should point out that, in &ccordante with his declaration at the time the vote was taken, he had be pade. out for:all the members day were called in ‘the reported statement of the Provincâ€" In their collection you will find just what _ besides enabling room with . . . en cnan". Sgatcredans . than the o0 oge of Wai Saper, whichk Look for the name "Domer" on the selvage. % FOR SALB BY ‘ without that which every home requires, â€"If you would have your new wall whwahh:"w«f_thhu%&mmhr > name Now is the time to freshen and beautify the home interior. ._Do not let this Spring go Solves every decomiing problan MRS. K. DOERSAM 3 LONG DRAWN Parke: You keep & joint bank acâ€" count with your wife, don‘t you?" Johnson: "Well, yes; I deposit the money and she draws it out. . * felters without exposing their own Hllegal acts: * * Victims of Counterfeiters The â€"victims of the counterfeiters wrevin two classes. In _the‘ first GIGANTIC CONSPIRACY TO MAKE AND DI8TAIBUTE CcoUNTERâ€" EEIT money _ KITCHENER _ _ * KITCHENER _ (North Ward) WATERLOO ship in the, court. The others would give this Government: a voice in gelecting the Judges. of theâ€"pourt, and in making changes in its basi¢~ regulations, and would provide that Congress determine what part of the exppuse of the tribunal is to be wgoutott_nmmm. Although there had been intimaâ€" tions that the United Statés particâ€" ipation in the court was favored in administration quirters, the Presiâ€" dent‘s message came as s complete surprisé to Seniators generaily. its willingness to aid in proserring world stabiflity without in any manâ€" ner assuming "any logal relation to set_up by the . Loague of Nations was proposed Saturday by Presideht In a messageâ€"to the Senate, askâ€" ing . that ltmlptluMb such a step, the President declared participation in the: tribunal offered an opportunity through which the Coi OO L 0 0 ie e Sn Coeve e ieennk HARDING SUGGESTS ‘CONâ€" tion, Conditional United States DITIONAL l}‘fii.' ~MEM: > c OF NATIONS COURT > = .> »@e~ )