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Ld at less At orth ?sail JULY 30, 1920. �., THE HURON EXPOSITOR 7 The Rider of the Kin Log - ,., R E. =tw. By HOLMAN DAY HARPER & BROTHERS (Continued frown last week.) "I'm not Much of! a gossip. But i'ni a frank man who likes to be well understood. After this you'd best play a sporting game and kick some- thing thot has feet as har-rd as your airs—so thot ut may kick back if ut so minds. If I see you kick anither an of my pussy -cat friends, here, ut's my firm conviction that I'll be able to remember -r more"—he hesitated— "more proverbs." He dwelt on. the word significantly and stalked away, leaving the field boss to wonder just how much danger there was behind the hints ,of Tom Kilbeck. Kezar did not hope that all of the border gossip could be kept from the ears of Clare. Already she had teased him a bit, in. comradely fashion, about stories of his flirtations but it was evident from her manner that she construed all such affairs as the innocent diversion of youth. By sobriety and constant attendance on her he was showing that since she had come back into his life he had put all his past follies away from him. He. did -not remember that she had definitely assured him in regard to her opinions on a man's past, but, somehow, perhaps indirectly he felt quite sure that she had given him to understand that,loyalty for the present and faith in the future were the twin touchstones by which she tried the nature of one's affection.. He had resolved to class Lola Hebert with his follies and to put her definitely behind him. After reflec- tion, he, felt safe; her fear of her parents, timid regard for her reputa- tion, would close her mouth, he was certain. Knowing her nature, he reckoned that after so many weeks her sorrow, had been changed to an- ger and that her pride would forbid her to I seek him., In the case of 1 Lola the young man's selfishness pre- vailed over his curiosity. He did not want to - have his feelings disturbed by reproaches or pleadings. There- fore, when a letter from the deserted girl came to him he 'did not. open it; be tore it up unread. From her sil- ence in the past few weeks- he drew auguries that were favorable to his hopes; the girl .bad come to herself and had givenhim up! He had nothing to ..fear. Nevertheless, the Seotchnnan's grim satire had scared the lover of Clare. Donald went to the wangan-store and secured ' several cans of tinned salmon. He carried them to the dingle where the cats were feeding on kitchen scraps. "I guess - the treat's on me, Tom! I hope the old gray tabby has no hard feelings." "Ut wasna the gray one—ut was the brindle—and that shows that ye was absent-minded when ye let fly your fut. So, if that's the case, we'll let ut rest, with thanks of . all of us for the bit fishie." The big ' Scotchman paused after he had jabbed the blade of his knife into a can and he scowled after Donald from under thick eyebrows. . "I was pretty drunk when I snoozed behind the ledge ,an. Deadman's Strip," he muttered, "and I wasna so sure thot I heard the Indians richt. ' But the coward has gi'en me the truth of ut, along wi' his sammurf." The cats had sniffed the welcome rarity , and were clawing at his trousers legs. "What to do wi' ut, I dinna yet mind me. Leave clawing and gouging, ye LANKA TEA The first tas e One sip of Lanka settles. the tea ques- tion. The rare flavor, rich and stimu- lating, has no equal. Only skilled blend- ing of Ceylon's finest hillgarden teas, can achieve such gpaliity -- yours in the striking black and white package labeled Lanka. WM. BRAID & CO. Vancouver, Canada DEPARTMENT OF CUSTOMS AND INLAND REVENUE NOTICE TO MANUFACTURERS, WHOLESALERS AND RETAILERS NOTICE is hereby given to all concerned, that Returns, accompanied by' remittance OF LUXURY AND EXCISE TAXES, must be made as follows . to the local Collector of Inland Revenue from whom any information desired may -be obtained. ; RETUitNS OF LUXURY TAX must be made on the first and fifteenth day of each month. RETURNS OF JEWELLERS' TAX, MANUFACTUR- ERS' TAX, AND SALES TAX must be made not later than the last day of the month following the month cover- ed by the Return. RETURNS FOR TAXES IN ARREARS mush be made forthwith, otherwise the penalty provided by law will be enforced. By order of the Department of Customs and Inland Revenue THOMAS G. DAVIS, Collector of Inland Revenue LONDON, ONT. . tykesl Ay, I think I'll leave my old tongue off 'the lassie doom the river. I'll give the auld clawing gossip -cats no scent to 'follow! -- Agh! Ye rene- gade! Ye rat! But we'll have an eye if ye try to gnaw your way to the X. Is.'s best treasure! Eh, auld mousers, what?" CHAPTER XVIII A meeting at Holeb Eddy which seemed to promise much and a combination at Dolan's House which' seemed to promise more. Clare Kavanagh did not journey to her meeting with Colonel Marthorn in the spirit of ,a guest, for she had determined that she would not be be- holden to him for any of his hospital- ity. Therefore she equipped an ex- pedition in a modest way, carrying -food and shelter for her party. Eublas Pratt and Walt' Niles manned her canoe; to Dumphy and Donald Kezar she confided Elisiane. Divised among other 'canoes was the camping outfit. Kezar had 'sulked when she chose Pratt and Nilet for her companions, and he seized an opportunity and ventured to protest. They were vet- eran timber -cruisers who had been long in the servic of the X. K. "No more of such nonsense, Don- ald!" she said, rebuking him inarp tone. "This is a business trip, ndt a pleasure excursion. I have matters to talk over with my explorers." Ugly rebelliousness burned in him almost as hotly as the passion he felt for her. Daily she seemed to be grow- ing more self-assured, more patroniz- ing in his case. Somehow, that day, she seemed more inaccessible than usual. Her high boots, her short skirt, her reefer jacket, her slouch hat were masculine rather than feminine. Her speech load the Kavanagh snap in it. 'Twas plain that she was going to her interview with Temiscouata Marthorn in no spirit of bland sociability. The mom- ent the canoe was shoved off she be- gan brisk questioning of the explorers in regard to the stand of spruce on Nadeau Ridge where the new camps had been built. Her field boss gnaw- ed his lip., More than ever that self- sufficiency in a girl stirred in him rancor rather than respect:- .He espect:'He took 'the bow paddle and kept his face turned steadily to the front, away from Dnmphy's scrutiny, while he canvassed projects which might bring the girl close enough to. ruin to serve his selfish ends. Here and there on the river Clare's flotilla met other canoes and the men raised, paddles- in respectful salute. At Red Heath splash dam were two men who were lifting their canoe over the short carry. She knew them' as stumpage -buyers who had dealt with her father. "I'm sorry - to trouble you, Miss Kavanagh, but perhaps you can give me the time while they are taking your canoes over," said one of " the men, with apology in tone and man- ner. "It's about the contract." "I have plenty of time for any bus- iness of the X. K:" "I'ni glad you're so polite. But Mr. Kezar said you didn't want to be bothered by men like us running to you , all the. time .and "Mr. Kezar must have misunder- stood. I am anxious to deal directly and personally with all." The men looked at each other and then the spokesman explained that the contract which had been drawn up by Kezar enforcedpayment at an aw- kward, time; it was, a case of spool - wood stumpage and the mills demand- ed seasoned birch in order to reduce freight charges. "We'll have to bor- row the money to pay you, Miss Kav- anagh, if we can'twait till the birch dries out." "Did Mr. Kezar understand about it?" "We -told him. But he insisted:" Clare hesitated, setting her teeth, the red line of her lips straight and narrow. But she controlled herself. "Nevertheless, he couldn't have un- derstood all -about it. He would not want to put the X. K. in any such light. You need' not make any pay- ments to, me until the mills have paid you." She took a note -book from her pocket, wrote rapidly, and gave the leaf to the man. "There's my O. K." They thanked her gratefully and went on. She hastened to 'the -landing-place the darn and called Donald aside. "I have just saved your face in a. matter. Why do you tell men "that I do not want to be bothered by business?" "You are paying me a good salary Clare! I thought I was expected to attend to details." "But you are not to misrepresent me or the X. K. policy. You forced on those spool -wood men a contract they couldn't carry out without pinch- ing themselves. I have extended the time of payment, but I. salved your face, I say. I told them 'twas a mis- take. After this, Donald, don't let your zeal in my affairs lead. you too far." "And where do orders like that leave me? I'm your field boss. How far is. too far?" he demanded, stiffly. "I do not propose to say, Donald! If you haven't enopgh of man's good sense and discretion to know far your- self what is the right way' -to be my real helper, you are very unfortunate! I can assure you that much! I know that you are honest and mean the best ever! I depend on you! Now show me that you know how to actwisely. And do not feel called upon to do any lying for me. The Kavanaghs have always -handled that for them- selves in their own way!" She took her seat in her canoe and continued her talk with the explorers. Kezar felt that his patience would not endure any more wrenches that day; but a more severe trial was a- head of him. For generations the clearing at Holeb Eddy has been rest -ground for the voyagers of the Toban. There are a number of splint floors ready for tents; there are many little Jcairns of stones, smoke -blackened by the cook - fires. The Kavanagh party halted there for lunch. Kezar was tempted to keep straight on, for, before he landed, he saw Paul Sabatis on his knees, tending his bit of fire. Save to rise and tender to Clare a courteous bow, the Indian seemed to pay little heed to his new neighbors. He brewed his tea and frizzled his bacon. Before the lunch had been i spread for the X. K. folks Paul had ! cleaned .his skillet and his tea -pail' and had tied-' up his pack. Kezar, stealing impatient and apprehensive side -glances, stayed close to the cook - fire, pretending- to give it all of his attention, breaking dry twigs and feeding fagots. His anxious thoughts urged Sabatis to be on his way. It was the nerve-racking anxiety , of impotent debtor in the. presence of creditor. Sabatis had threatened to collect a debt. Would he choose this place or time? Donald waswith his own, had men to protect him, and the reflection heartened- him in the belief that Sabatis would Make no attempt to settle a grudge. On the other hand, in the presence of Clare Kava- nagh the Indian's tongue would be a more terrible weapon than a rifle. Sabatis filled his pipe and smoked placidly. It was plain to. Kezar that the Indian was waiting. The thought that this ominous waiting portended intention to deal with the matter that lay between them was terrifying, for Kezar's conscience was raw. The Indian's calm, bodeful demeanor, his care not.. to look at Kezar, made the situation all the more trying; the very uncertainty of it crucified the young man's feelings. He felt like jumping tip and shouting to Sabatis to come on, to say what he had to say, to have it over with. But only when the lunch had been eaten and when the men began to pack up the utensils and set the covers on the wooden firkins did Paul show interest in Kezar. The Indian rose rand! stood with folded arms. "I have a matter for your ears, Mr. Kezar. Will you please walk .aside with me!" He stood at some distance from the party and spoke so that all heard. "I haven't time to spare to -day, Sabatis! We're in a hurry!" "The matter requires only a few moments, Mr. Kezar." `RYou heard what I said." He was pale and his hands trembled when he undertook to busy himself with some of the camp kit. Clare was frankly surprised. "We can attend to all of this, Donald. Why do you answer the young man so rudely?" "I don't need any advice about how to attend to My own business," he blurted, his fears making his temper short; he was not in a mood to en- dure more that day. (Continued on Page Six) ON "HYDRO" • ' FINANCING By J. E. Middleton In the Annual Report of the Hydro - Electric Power Commissid`n of On- tario special mention is made of the Auditing arrangeinents. The system of aecountinf, and :the accounts themselves since the Commission began operations some twelve years ago have been approved and passed by a distinguished private firm of Accountants in Toronto, Messrs. Clarkson, Gordon and Dilworth. They also have been under the con stant supervision of the Provincial Aeditor. 'While, in general outline, the __system of financial administration. was laid down in the Power Commis- sion Act and in other Statutes and amendments passed by the Legisla- ture there seems to be a lack of clear, defined knowletge. on the part of the general public c ncerning that system. Let it be understood, first, therefore, that all expenditure for fixed charges or for current needs must come out of revenue. No tax -levy, either Provincial or 'municipal has ever been made on Hydro -Electric account. The whole system is carried, not by the ratepayers as a body, but by the. consumers of- electric energy. The ordinary consumer deals with some municipal Hydro System. His monthly payments are based on rates fixed by the Provincial Commission with the object of providing enough revenue to carry the service. Thus, the consumer's dollar is subdiyided into percentages: so much fot the municipal system's operation and maintenance, so much for the interest, sinking fund and depreciation: c'earges on the municipal distribution plant, and so mu ch for the cost of power delivered by the Commission to the municipality. " v The municipality; In turn, pays to the Commission a rate per horse- power for . the energy delivered. That rate is fixed by the Commission with the ob.' ect of meeting , all ex- penditures o generating and trans- mission acco t. There is a per- centage set aside for the capital charges; not on all the generating and transmission plants in the Pro- vince, but on the particular plant serving the municipality in question. No municipality on the Eugenia System pays one .cent towards the maintenance of the Niagara system. A municipality, anywhere, pays not one cent on any portion of the trans- mission lines save those which are used for delivery of power to itself; Each system is self-contained and self-supporting. It is not possible to take the surplus of one System and use it to meet the 'deficit of another System. *The , rates are so adjusted from time to time that each separate co-operating munic- ipality will have sufficient revenue to meet its own - expenditure and take care of its just proportion of the expenditure on the generating and transmission plants serving that particular municipality. Frequently the interim rate named is slightly higher than the necessities of the case require. That may he due to a rapid growth in the municipal system's busing, the sale of more power than the Commission had forecasted. At the next adjustment of rates the situation will be mended, but meanwhile the "Operating Surplus" remains in the hands of the Provincial Commission to the credit of the municipality.. In the same manner, each municipality's proportion of the Central Sinking Fund, paid is the regular rate, is held to, the municipality's credit. The plan of financing adopted by the Hydro Electric Power Co on for itself and for all a��ttinrablassociated with it i Y de- vised. By its operation there is no possibility of the System or any part of it becoming a charge upon the tax -payers of the province or the rampayers of sem( eiPa1�t ,emt Every true mother realizes the fact that her baby's health de- pends upon her own, that the very vitality of her ohild childis influenced by her own physical condition. How important It Is, therefore, to guard against any derangement of the female organs, which induce general weakness, nervousness constant fatigue and utter inability to properly care for her child. Please remember, that Lydia E. Pinkbsm's Vegetable Compound has brought healtand strength to thousands of such mothers. Mitchell, Indy-" Lydia E. Plnkham's Vegetable Compound belped nee so much during- the time I was looking forward so the ediaing tale my little. one thatI am_ recommending It to other' t m ser it, some daysI suffered with neuralgia**.badly t. Itt eeshhtd hot s inking live, but after taking three bottles of L Z. ac's Vegetable Com. pound I ' was entirelyrelieved of neuralgia,J strength and was able to around and do all myhousework. My baby 7 months old weighed 19 pounds and I feel tters than Iwo f r aleo; time. I never had any medicine do me so mush.good."—Mn. Ewer, MOXIVAR, Mitchell, Ind. • Good health during and after maternity is'a most important factor to both mother and child, and many lettefs have been received by the Lydia B. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass., till n o -f health restored da trying period by the use of Lydia, B. " '$ Vegetable Qom Lydia aiws egetable C om • ew Sr The flight of a train is like the throb of an enormous pulse in the arteries of the ina:tion. To s.'ow eke ueal is to slow the life of,the country. THE train in this picture is oni~ of the eleven hundred freight trains in daily service in Canada. It consists of one heavy-duty freight engine and 45 standard box cars. It can carry 2,000 tons of wheat. • In -1913 its engine could have been built for $34,700—to-day - $81,000; its box cars for $1,138.85 etch—to-day $3,797.50. fi In other words - the rolling stock alone in th movement of ,000 tons of wheat has incredsed in cost from $ 85,9 4 8.2 5 to' $251,887.50 or 193.1%! - * The labor bill of the railways has risen in the same period from $1 15, 000, 000 to $231,000,000,-101% !* The cost of rails for a mile of track has gone up from $9,497 to $19,680-107% ! No cost has been unaffected by the general rise. - Operating expenses continue to rise more rapidly than Gross earnings. Net earnings are sinking at an alarming rate. These are the facts that lie behind the application for increased freight rates for the railways. *Estimated This is Ore wont of a spies of advertisements published under the authority of The Railway Association of Canada lamer is the CANADIAN RAILWAY WAR R BOARD 4s`t a 0. Explanation of Chart: Top line shows the rise of Grass revenue. Middle line shows the more rapid rise of Operating Ex4,enses;' Bottom line shows the downward photo of .N>t earnsn;s as a result of the ri.;e in -the mt.tdie line—Opera:in; ;Expenses. COP:O.00Ci 'Weatern University 11 -London Ontario ,. it : its and ciences 1;1 3Vledicine . , w; a •h- °� FOR INFORMATION y • . Fall Term Opens October 4th AND CALENDAR- WRITE K. P. R. NEVILLE, Regristrar 2 DEPARTMENT OF CUSTOMS AND INLAND REVENUE NOTICE TO MANUFACTURERS, WHOLESALERS AND RETAILERS NOTICE is hereby given to all concerned, that Returns, accompanied by' remittance OF LUXURY AND EXCISE TAXES, must be made as follows . to the local Collector of Inland Revenue from whom any information desired may -be obtained. ; RETUitNS OF LUXURY TAX must be made on the first and fifteenth day of each month. RETURNS OF JEWELLERS' TAX, MANUFACTUR- ERS' TAX, AND SALES TAX must be made not later than the last day of the month following the month cover- ed by the Return. RETURNS FOR TAXES IN ARREARS mush be made forthwith, otherwise the penalty provided by law will be enforced. By order of the Department of Customs and Inland Revenue THOMAS G. DAVIS, Collector of Inland Revenue LONDON, ONT. . tykesl Ay, I think I'll leave my old tongue off 'the lassie doom the river. I'll give the auld clawing gossip -cats no scent to 'follow! -- Agh! Ye rene- gade! Ye rat! But we'll have an eye if ye try to gnaw your way to the X. Is.'s best treasure! Eh, auld mousers, what?" CHAPTER XVIII A meeting at Holeb Eddy which seemed to promise much and a combination at Dolan's House which' seemed to promise more. Clare Kavanagh did not journey to her meeting with Colonel Marthorn in the spirit of ,a guest, for she had determined that she would not be be- holden to him for any of his hospital- ity. Therefore she equipped an ex- pedition in a modest way, carrying -food and shelter for her party. Eublas Pratt and Walt' Niles manned her canoe; to Dumphy and Donald Kezar she confided Elisiane. Divised among other 'canoes was the camping outfit. Kezar had 'sulked when she chose Pratt and Nilet for her companions, and he seized an opportunity and ventured to protest. They were vet- eran timber -cruisers who had been long in the servic of the X. K. "No more of such nonsense, Don- ald!" she said, rebuking him inarp tone. "This is a business trip, ndt a pleasure excursion. I have matters to talk over with my explorers." Ugly rebelliousness burned in him almost as hotly as the passion he felt for her. Daily she seemed to be grow- ing more self-assured, more patroniz- ing in his case. Somehow, that day, she seemed more inaccessible than usual. Her high boots, her short skirt, her reefer jacket, her slouch hat were masculine rather than feminine. Her speech load the Kavanagh snap in it. 'Twas plain that she was going to her interview with Temiscouata Marthorn in no spirit of bland sociability. The mom- ent the canoe was shoved off she be- gan brisk questioning of the explorers in regard to the stand of spruce on Nadeau Ridge where the new camps had been built. Her field boss gnaw- ed his lip., More than ever that self- sufficiency in a girl stirred in him rancor rather than respect:- .He espect:'He took 'the bow paddle and kept his face turned steadily to the front, away from Dnmphy's scrutiny, while he canvassed projects which might bring the girl close enough to. ruin to serve his selfish ends. Here and there on the river Clare's flotilla met other canoes and the men raised, paddles- in respectful salute. At Red Heath splash dam were two men who were lifting their canoe over the short carry. She knew them' as stumpage -buyers who had dealt with her father. "I'm sorry - to trouble you, Miss Kavanagh, but perhaps you can give me the time while they are taking your canoes over," said one of " the men, with apology in tone and man- ner. "It's about the contract." "I have plenty of time for any bus- iness of the X. K:" "I'ni glad you're so polite. But Mr. Kezar said you didn't want to be bothered by men like us running to you , all the. time .and "Mr. Kezar must have misunder- stood. I am anxious to deal directly and personally with all." The men looked at each other and then the spokesman explained that the contract which had been drawn up by Kezar enforcedpayment at an aw- kward, time; it was, a case of spool - wood stumpage and the mills demand- ed seasoned birch in order to reduce freight charges. "We'll have to bor- row the money to pay you, Miss Kav- anagh, if we can'twait till the birch dries out." "Did Mr. Kezar understand about it?" "We -told him. But he insisted:" Clare hesitated, setting her teeth, the red line of her lips straight and narrow. But she controlled herself. "Nevertheless, he couldn't have un- derstood all -about it. He would not want to put the X. K. in any such light. You need' not make any pay- ments to, me until the mills have paid you." She took a note -book from her pocket, wrote rapidly, and gave the leaf to the man. "There's my O. K." They thanked her gratefully and went on. She hastened to 'the -landing-place the darn and called Donald aside. "I have just saved your face in a. matter. Why do you tell men "that I do not want to be bothered by business?" "You are paying me a good salary Clare! I thought I was expected to attend to details." "But you are not to misrepresent me or the X. K. policy. You forced on those spool -wood men a contract they couldn't carry out without pinch- ing themselves. I have extended the time of payment, but I. salved your face, I say. I told them 'twas a mis- take. After this, Donald, don't let your zeal in my affairs lead. you too far." "And where do orders like that leave me? I'm your field boss. How far is. too far?" he demanded, stiffly. "I do not propose to say, Donald! If you haven't enopgh of man's good sense and discretion to know far your- self what is the right way' -to be my real helper, you are very unfortunate! I can assure you that much! I know that you are honest and mean the best ever! I depend on you! Now show me that you know how to actwisely. And do not feel called upon to do any lying for me. The Kavanaghs have always -handled that for them- selves in their own way!" She took her seat in her canoe and continued her talk with the explorers. Kezar felt that his patience would not endure any more wrenches that day; but a more severe trial was a- head of him. For generations the clearing at Holeb Eddy has been rest -ground for the voyagers of the Toban. There are a number of splint floors ready for tents; there are many little Jcairns of stones, smoke -blackened by the cook - fires. The Kavanagh party halted there for lunch. Kezar was tempted to keep straight on, for, before he landed, he saw Paul Sabatis on his knees, tending his bit of fire. Save to rise and tender to Clare a courteous bow, the Indian seemed to pay little heed to his new neighbors. He brewed his tea and frizzled his bacon. Before the lunch had been i spread for the X. K. folks Paul had ! cleaned .his skillet and his tea -pail' and had tied-' up his pack. Kezar, stealing impatient and apprehensive side -glances, stayed close to the cook - fire, pretending- to give it all of his attention, breaking dry twigs and feeding fagots. His anxious thoughts urged Sabatis to be on his way. It was the nerve-racking anxiety , of impotent debtor in the. presence of creditor. Sabatis had threatened to collect a debt. Would he choose this place or time? Donald waswith his own, had men to protect him, and the reflection heartened- him in the belief that Sabatis would Make no attempt to settle a grudge. On the other hand, in the presence of Clare Kava- nagh the Indian's tongue would be a more terrible weapon than a rifle. Sabatis filled his pipe and smoked placidly. It was plain to. Kezar that the Indian was waiting. The thought that this ominous waiting portended intention to deal with the matter that lay between them was terrifying, for Kezar's conscience was raw. The Indian's calm, bodeful demeanor, his care not.. to look at Kezar, made the situation all the more trying; the very uncertainty of it crucified the young man's feelings. He felt like jumping tip and shouting to Sabatis to come on, to say what he had to say, to have it over with. But only when the lunch had been eaten and when the men began to pack up the utensils and set the covers on the wooden firkins did Paul show interest in Kezar. The Indian rose rand! stood with folded arms. "I have a matter for your ears, Mr. Kezar. Will you please walk .aside with me!" He stood at some distance from the party and spoke so that all heard. "I haven't time to spare to -day, Sabatis! We're in a hurry!" "The matter requires only a few moments, Mr. Kezar." `RYou heard what I said." He was pale and his hands trembled when he undertook to busy himself with some of the camp kit. Clare was frankly surprised. "We can attend to all of this, Donald. Why do you answer the young man so rudely?" "I don't need any advice about how to attend to My own business," he blurted, his fears making his temper short; he was not in a mood to en- dure more that day. (Continued on Page Six) ON "HYDRO" • ' FINANCING By J. E. Middleton In the Annual Report of the Hydro - Electric Power Commissid`n of On- tario special mention is made of the Auditing arrangeinents. The system of aecountinf, and :the accounts themselves since the Commission began operations some twelve years ago have been approved and passed by a distinguished private firm of Accountants in Toronto, Messrs. Clarkson, Gordon and Dilworth. They also have been under the con stant supervision of the Provincial Aeditor. 'While, in general outline, the __system of financial administration. was laid down in the Power Commis- sion Act and in other Statutes and amendments passed by the Legisla- ture there seems to be a lack of clear, defined knowletge. on the part of the general public c ncerning that system. Let it be understood, first, therefore, that all expenditure for fixed charges or for current needs must come out of revenue. No tax -levy, either Provincial or 'municipal has ever been made on Hydro -Electric account. The whole system is carried, not by the ratepayers as a body, but by the. consumers of- electric energy. The ordinary consumer deals with some municipal Hydro System. His monthly payments are based on rates fixed by the Provincial Commission with the object of providing enough revenue to carry the service. Thus, the consumer's dollar is subdiyided into percentages: so much fot the municipal system's operation and maintenance, so much for the interest, sinking fund and depreciation: c'earges on the municipal distribution plant, and so mu ch for the cost of power delivered by the Commission to the municipality. " v The municipality; In turn, pays to the Commission a rate per horse- power for . the energy delivered. That rate is fixed by the Commission with the ob.' ect of meeting , all ex- penditures o generating and trans- mission acco t. There is a per- centage set aside for the capital charges; not on all the generating and transmission plants in the Pro- vince, but on the particular plant serving the municipality in question. No municipality on the Eugenia System pays one .cent towards the maintenance of the Niagara system. A municipality, anywhere, pays not one cent on any portion of the trans- mission lines save those which are used for delivery of power to itself; Each system is self-contained and self-supporting. It is not possible to take the surplus of one System and use it to meet the 'deficit of another System. *The , rates are so adjusted from time to time that each separate co-operating munic- ipality will have sufficient revenue to meet its own - expenditure and take care of its just proportion of the expenditure on the generating and transmission plants serving that particular municipality. Frequently the interim rate named is slightly higher than the necessities of the case require. That may he due to a rapid growth in the municipal system's busing, the sale of more power than the Commission had forecasted. At the next adjustment of rates the situation will be mended, but meanwhile the "Operating Surplus" remains in the hands of the Provincial Commission to the credit of the municipality.. In the same manner, each municipality's proportion of the Central Sinking Fund, paid is the regular rate, is held to, the municipality's credit. The plan of financing adopted by the Hydro Electric Power Co on for itself and for all a��ttinrablassociated with it i Y de- vised. By its operation there is no possibility of the System or any part of it becoming a charge upon the tax -payers of the province or the rampayers of sem( eiPa1�t ,emt Every true mother realizes the fact that her baby's health de- pends upon her own, that the very vitality of her ohild childis influenced by her own physical condition. How important It Is, therefore, to guard against any derangement of the female organs, which induce general weakness, nervousness constant fatigue and utter inability to properly care for her child. Please remember, that Lydia E. Pinkbsm's Vegetable Compound has brought healtand strength to thousands of such mothers. Mitchell, Indy-" Lydia E. Plnkham's Vegetable Compound belped nee so much during- the time I was looking forward so the ediaing tale my little. one thatI am_ recommending It to other' t m ser it, some daysI suffered with neuralgia**.badly t. Itt eeshhtd hot s inking live, but after taking three bottles of L Z. ac's Vegetable Com. pound I ' was entirelyrelieved of neuralgia,J strength and was able to around and do all myhousework. My baby 7 months old weighed 19 pounds and I feel tters than Iwo f r aleo; time. I never had any medicine do me so mush.good."—Mn. Ewer, MOXIVAR, Mitchell, Ind. • Good health during and after maternity is'a most important factor to both mother and child, and many lettefs have been received by the Lydia B. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass., till n o -f health restored da trying period by the use of Lydia, B. " '$ Vegetable Qom Lydia aiws egetable C om • ew Sr The flight of a train is like the throb of an enormous pulse in the arteries of the ina:tion. To s.'ow eke ueal is to slow the life of,the country. THE train in this picture is oni~ of the eleven hundred freight trains in daily service in Canada. It consists of one heavy-duty freight engine and 45 standard box cars. It can carry 2,000 tons of wheat. • In -1913 its engine could have been built for $34,700—to-day - $81,000; its box cars for $1,138.85 etch—to-day $3,797.50. fi In other words - the rolling stock alone in th movement of ,000 tons of wheat has incredsed in cost from $ 85,9 4 8.2 5 to' $251,887.50 or 193.1%! - * The labor bill of the railways has risen in the same period from $1 15, 000, 000 to $231,000,000,-101% !* The cost of rails for a mile of track has gone up from $9,497 to $19,680-107% ! No cost has been unaffected by the general rise. - Operating expenses continue to rise more rapidly than Gross earnings. Net earnings are sinking at an alarming rate. These are the facts that lie behind the application for increased freight rates for the railways. *Estimated This is Ore wont of a spies of advertisements published under the authority of The Railway Association of Canada lamer is the CANADIAN RAILWAY WAR R BOARD 4s`t a 0. Explanation of Chart: Top line shows the rise of Grass revenue. Middle line shows the more rapid rise of Operating Ex4,enses;' Bottom line shows the downward photo of .N>t earnsn;s as a result of the ri.;e in -the mt.tdie line—Opera:in; ;Expenses. COP:O.00Ci