Array Provincial Library Victoria. Daily Edition No. 604. Nelson, British Columbia, Wednesday, December 20, 1899. Tentli Yeai BRIEF flCGOUNT OF TUGELfl BATTLE The Censor Allows But Meagre Details to Filter Through. VOLUNTEERS OFFER FROM ALL OVER. Contingents Going From New South Wales and Canada, Many Volunteering in England-Cabinet May be Reconstructed.���The Queen's Sympathy. London, Don. 20.���(4:20 a. m.)���The Government has at last consented to mobilize a force which General Buller is credited with having demanded all along as an essential of success in South Africa, namely teu thousand mounted infantry. This morning the War Office issued an order to the effect that the Government hnd decided to raise for South Africa, a mounted infantry force to be called "Imperial 'Xenmanry" and to bo recruited from the yeotr.anrv volnn- toers and civilians possessing the re qnieite qualifications. Enlistment will to for one year or during tlio continuance of the war. The men must he between 20 and S.1 years old mid of equal physique to the nrdiuarv cavalry sol tiers. Officers and men are to provide their own horses and to wear neutral tint cloth shooting jackets,not necessarily uniform, fell iints, breeches and gaiters. All must be good riders Bud marksmen. The same order invites everv volunteer r-giment 'hat is licensed with the regular battalion serving at the front to supply a full company, which will take the place of the mounted infantry of the regiment, These arrangements are expected to result in a consi' ernble force, The enrolled strength of the yei- m.iury forces which originated in the troublous (icriod of ihe French revolution is now 10,4)18. Their services hnve never been called on in war before The Lord Mayor of London, Mr. Alfred Newton is raising a force of al thousand volunteers among the city/ corps. The large city firms are contii liming the necessary expense's. Col. Sir Howard Vincent,commander of t- e Queen's Westminster volunteers has offered to raise a regiment of a thousand picked marksmen. The enthusiasm .if the volunteer enlistments continues and promises to gho the Government ample material. Mr. Rudvard Kipling addressed a treeting at R'ttingdean lust; evening, called for the purpose of forming a vol- nntee company. FRIDAY'S BATTLE. Chieveiev, Camp., Natal, Friflsv, Dec. 15.���The relief nolumn oon tinned its advance from Chievely todav intending to assail the I oer positions winch were known to be very s.rong to the westward anil nothwest of Colenso. During the two preeeeditlR rlnvs the Boers had allowed themselves to he bombnrded without condescending to reply with a single shot. Thev fur ther gave half an hour's opening this morning without an exchange, wheu suddenly they belched oaf a stream nf fire from all then- entrenchments he sides opsni' g a fearful cannonade with all their quick fires, field nnd siege gnus, which were posted from end to end of their positions. When their presence and actual positions had been determined, the British Naval brigade commenced shelling all the ridges north of tho town With marvellous ac curacy. At this time the attillery attached to General Hart's division was busy among the entrenchments on the hills on the British left, under on��er nf wliich the Irish infantry brigade marched nut in extended order, to cross the river and attack. Undoubtedly aiming nt this battery, the Rners sent several shells near the ambulance train wliich was forced to change its position. While this was transpiring, the field artillery, ou the rteht were bu��y shelling the ridges of thn Ro��r left flank, their excellent practise attract ing the attention of the Boeis who retaliated with a scathing fire almost demolishing all the gnus and stampeding the gun carriage horses. that in view of such a contingency, immediate orders will be issued for the mobilization of tho fleet reserves. "The British publio is awaiting with the keenest apprenheusion the first indicstio'i of active hostility from continental enemies. " A reconstruction of tbe oahinet is eagerly discussed in political oircles. Many deem it imperative that, its old and useless members, like Goschen, Chaplin and Cross, shall be sacrificed. Lord Salisbury, oppressed with public and private ear��8 and shaken in health, is declared to he anxious to retire, but it is represented ro him that his disappearance would inevitably cause a total collapse of the administration, "A dead set is boing marie against Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, Chancellor of the Exchequer, on the ground of his alleged refusal to provide adequate funds for transportation in the earlier stage of the war. "It is also suggested that Mr. Chnm- lerbiin's retnement may be forced hy party pressure,confidence in hitn being completely shaken. Should the war oontinne much longer without a decisive British success, the formation of a national coalition ministry is cer tain with Lmd Rosebery as fnreisn minister and probably Mr, Asqniili as Colonial Secretary Lord Salisbury retaining the premiership but giving a proportion of the portfolios to the Literal Imperialists. "These and other rnninrs flying wildly arnuml m the political clubs show how entirely the feeling that the Empire is in danger is obliterating the most deeply marked party divisions." Sydney, N, S. \V., Dec. 19.���The Government of this Colony has decided to send a field hospital corps and a buttery of artillery to South Africa ill addition to the mounted contingent. SECOND CONTINGENT. Montreal, Deo. 19. ���The Dominion Government is negotiating with tho Allan Steamship Company for tho transportation of the -eoond Canadian contingent to South Africa, and it is expecte I that the Parisian will ho chartered, as a troopship. sible to get an accurate idea of (lie battle. Fro:n the latest acconnts. however, it appears that General Buller wus in person-.)] command. Much anxiety is caused by inn fact that the War Office has not yet received a full list of the casualties at Tugela River. Londou, Dec. 20.���The Standard hints editorially this morning tbat if Portugal comilines to allow supplies of wur material and foreign volunteers to reach the Transvaal through Delagoa Bay, England will have something to say in tho matter. I alo, and the Commissioners for the j erection of elevators al Montreal, Mr. iConnors accepted the original agreement with a few minor changes. Tonight the contract was siguert by Mr. dinners and the scheme may now be regarded as an accomplished faot The syndicate has already ghon out the contracts in connection with the work and the construction will be commenced at an early date. LAWS FOR ALASKA. London, Dec. 20.���Statements are published from Boer sources in Brussels audJBerlin that President Kruger is willing to make peace ou the basis of the status quo but that otherwise ho will call upon the Boers in Cape Colony to join iu proclaiming the independence of the Cape territories of Great Britain. London, Dec. 20.���Mr. Joseph Kirk- land, of Chicago, accompanied by his sister, has arrived iu London from Johannesburg whence they had to flee with the other refugees despite their Boer sympathies. Berlin, Dec. 19.���Emperor William is said to exhibit the keenest personal concern regarding the war in South Africa, especially the fate of the British troops. Each day he receives dispatches showing the latest losses and then he commnuicates them to the German princes who. like; himself,have blood ties with England. St John, Nfld., Deo. 19.���Governor McCallum of Newfoundland, who is a Colonel in the Roy<l Engineer Corps, has telegraphed the British War Office offering to tesigit his position and undertake aiy duty assigned him in South Afrioa. Ctptain Tirainis, of the Liverpool Regiment, Governor Mo- Callum's private secretary, has be?n called to England to join his regiment, and will leave bv the first steamer. Loudon, Dec. 19.���The Queen has 3��nt a letter to General Lord Roberts, the newly appointed Commander-in Chief of the British forces in Sonth Africa, warmly sympathizing with him tn the death of bis gallant son and thanking him for the great patriotism he bas displayed in putting aside his terrible ptivate grief iu order to devote himself to the affairs of tho nation. London, Dec. 20.���The Biitish second class cruiser Isis will convey General Lord Kitchener from Egvrt to the Cape, she has been ordere) to steam at 10 knots HONORING THE DEAD. London, Dec. 19.���A most impressive memorial service was held in St. Paul's Cathedral today in memory of the soldiers killed in South Africa, which the Lord Ma> or, Mr. Newton, and the city officials attended in their robes of office. The Cathedral was thronged, those present including the Duke of Cambridge and the Marquis of Lansdowne, the Seoretary of State for war. MACKUM RELIEVED. Washington, Dec. 19.���United States Consul Collis has sent a cable dispatch to the State Department au- nonncinsg his atrival at Pretoria on Mnndav morning, He will act as Consul there until the arrival of Adelbert Hav. Mr. Macrum. whom he relieves at Pretoria, was to sail from Lorenzo Marquez. Kingston, Out., Don. 19.���"Wheu the call comes, we will be ready," was the greeting of "A" buttery-men as vout correspondent entered the barrack this mor ing. The corps is highly efficient. Major General Hutton recently declaring that there were few batteries in tho Imperial service to surpass it. Lieutenant-Colonel Drury is ooniniiiiidor. Lieutenant A, G. Irvine, ex-corn- missinner Of the Northwest Mounted Police, who is in the ciiy. considers a strong detachment of Mounted Police and Hlaekfeet Indians will lie of valuable assistance in the present South African tumble. FRANCE AND iHINA. Ottawa, Ont., Dec 111. ���Since the announcement yesterday that a second contingent will be sent to South Africa, tho Minist r of Militia received over H hundred letters and telegtams (Miming in at the rate or one every three minutes from all parts of tho Do- , minion from loyal Canadians offering 1 their services for the second cntin- gent. Among tbe titters is one from Chief Brand, the great Indian war ri"1'- ��� , The namo nf Lieutenant Colonel Cotton Is mentioned as a likely com mender of the artillery section of tbe contingent. ROYAL SYMPATHY. London. Den. 20.���Tho Queen hns nnonneeri her intention of entertaining at Windsor Castle ou December 2(1. tho wives nnd children of soldiers serving in South Africa, who reside in the neighborhood. Tea will be served, Her Majesty probably presiding In person, and a Christmas treo 25 feet high Avill hung with gifts. POLITICS-DISAPPEAR. New York. Dec. 19.���A dispatch to the World from London hiivs : '"Fear is expressed that the German navy mav le used in conjunction with those of Russia and France tn exen pressure to prevent reinforcements reaching South Africa. It is possible Ottawa, Ont., Dec. 19.-Too names nf Lieutenant OolO" el Evans, who commanded the Yukon force, and Colonel Herkimer, of the Northwest Mounted Police, are mentioned as likelv commanders of the second Canadian contingent for South Africa. London, Dec. lO.-Ninety per cent, of the members of the Honorable Artillery Company of London hire voluti- leered for service iu South Africa. Two-third! Of tie Inns of Cpnrl volunteers, composed of barristers, have likewise tendered thoir seivices. London, Dec. 20.-Special report- regarding Ihe fighting at Ti goin River ,,,-e still interim;, bnt all the newspapers complain that these reports are seierelv censured and it is mil inipos- They May Go to War Over a Boundary Dispute. Chicago Dec 19 ���A special to tho Chronicle from Tacoma says: Hong Kong mail advices i tate that another Franco-Chinese war is imminent over the deliminatinn of France's "leased" territory at Kuung Ghon Bay, on thn Tonkin border. The dispute is of several months' Standing, the French claiming moie thau the amount of territory which China is willing to concede undei Fiance's original demand for an open port thorn under France's domination. Marshall Su. China's most famous general and victor of the buttle at Liang Shan in the last Franco Chinese war. was sent to Kuung Ch.m Bay with no.ooo well-drilled troops. He bore special orders from the Empress Dowager tO uphold the Chinese cause und fight if necessary without further orders from Peking. Marshall Su arrived last month from Kaoug Shu Wan, on Kuang Cliou Bay. aud a skirmish between Chinese and French troops followed his refusal to Inni/er temporize over boundary nego tistiuns. Half a dozen Frenchmen wereTvounded and 80 Chinese, Marshall Su has a reserve force of 0,000 regulars at Tse Khm and Is preparing for a big fight. The French have smallci forces and to strengthen thom have assembled the warshins Descartes, Pascal, Bengali, Snrprise, Lion aud Deiitrecaseanx. Officials at Peking and Nanking are excited becanso President Lotihet hiiB refused to receive Yu Kong, the Chinese Minister to Paris.until the boundary dispute is settled. CONRAOT IS SIGNED. Tho Connors Syndicate Will Build tho Elevators. MoKinley Considering State of Affairs at Cape Nome. Washington, Dec. 19. ���At tbe Cabinet meeting todav there was a discus sion of the situation in Alaska which, acccrding tn the views of the President and the members of the Cabinet, required the immediate attention of Congress. It was estimated that during the coining suminor there would be from 20,000 to 40,000 people in the vicinity of Cane Nome without laws, or the means of enforcing such laws as the better class of citizens might improvise. COALING STATIONS WANTED. Germany Will Try aud Acquire Some Befoie Long. Berlin, Dec. 19.���In Count Von Buc- low's budget speech last week occurred a passage indicating Germany's need of a numher of points d'appui and coaling stations for the German navy. This passago was purposely worded cautiously tho meaning being somewhat veiled so as not to attract the suspicions of other natins, but there is the best authority for tho statemout that Qermanefforts daring the next few years will be earnestly directed tn the acquisition of a number of such points in parts of the world where German war vessels in a timo of actual hostility would need them, most particularly lu the far east, the Antilles, Cen tral America,South Ameiica and Polynesia. CANADIANS IN NEW YORK. New York, Dee. 19.���Intense enthusiasm for the Auglo American friendship and interest in Great Britain's cause in South Africa was shown tonight at the annual riiuner of the Canadian Society at the Hotel St. Andrews. The friendship between the American aud British people was tho key note of every toast and always evoked euthusiasni. Women attended the dinner for the first time in the Society's i.istory. GENERAL I'AWTOI" fflLuMD. Montreal, Dec. 19.-At a meeting of ^S^Jj^St ',"tw"-�� ��*!*&�� th" Montreal Harbor Commissioners and Weisbad. The bons- s were shaken fills afternoon a settlement was reach- ����lta| ^rushed W Idly into h ed between the Buffalo Syndic-it", open uir beaded by Mr. W. J. Connors, of Butf-iP0"""*- Washington, Dec. 19.���Tho War Department tonight reoeived the following confirmation of the killing of General Lawton near San Mateo, Luzon: "Manila.���General Lawton, engaged in driving InSUIgents from San Mateo section, a country northeast of Manila, was killed instantly at 9:80 yesterday morning, -A groat loss to us and his country. (Sgd ) OTIS." FRENCH EXHIBITION. London, Dec. 19.���The executive committee of the Royal Commission ou the Paris Exposition held a meeting today at Miirli orougti House, the Prince of Wales presiding. It is understood that although thete have heen received few notices of minor withdrawals of exhibits on account of the abuse of the Quoon by certain French journals, it is not likely that serious rt suits will follow, as far as the British exhibit is concerned. EVIDENCE UNSHAKEN. New York, Dec 19.���The cross examination of William J. Kingsley, the hamlwiiting expert in the trial of Rolantl 11. Molineux. was completed this afternoon. Tho attorney for the defense has been unable to shake Mr Kinslov's confidence that the hand of Roland I!. Molineux penned iho address on the famous poison package. HABEKT IMPRISONED. Paris, Dec. If).���M. Marcel Iiabort, member.of the Chamber of Deputies t' r Ramboulllet, who is one of the do- Lillian's in the conspiracy trial now in progress! before the Senate sitting as u High Court, made his lirst appearance beforo the tribunal today, He was placed under arrest ami imprisoned. STEAMER STOPPED. Madrid, Dec. 19���The Spanish steamer Cui'tad de Cadiz, which has just arrived at Las Palm OS, Canary Islands, from Ouriiz reports thai she was pursued ami overhauled last Saturday iy a British cruiser, which (lied guns, compelling her to heave to, interrogated her as to name and route and then allowed her to go. AUSTRIAN PREMIER RESIGNS. Vienna, Dec. in, ���the Neoo Freie Pre:ise confirms the report that Count Clarv Aldringen, lhe Premier, will tendei the resignation of the Austrian Cabinet owing to the impossibility of carrying out Parliamentary business in consequence of Czech obstructions. SHOCKS IN GERMANY. London. Dec. 20. ���A snecial dispatch from Berlin says: "Sbnip earthquake shocks .veio felt about 9 o'clck yesterday (Tuesday) morning in the No loss of life ia re- FAIRY TALES OF sailed for Marseilles <>ti a steamer and the Turkish Governnieffl bas tele- graphed the French Minister <>f For eign affairs asking for the arrest of Madmnd and his return to Constantinople on the charge thnt he is itnpli ai ted in a plot t" assassinate the Sol tanv This accusation, however, is dis credited nud it is believed the refugee is the victim of an intrigue. Mother Lode of the Klondike Again Discovered- PALL IN CON80L8, A SQUARE MILE OF ORE. The Yukon Sun Vouches for it���Victims of the Stratton Wreck- -News From the North. Victoria, B. 0., Dec. 19.���The steamer Danube arrived today from Skagway with IH passengers and a suiull freight. The Yukon wiuter has set iu iu earnest. When the Danube left Sliagway tho operator at Ogil- vie reported that it wns ti below zero there. Tagish reported 20 below zero with the river frozen at that point. At Five Fingers it was 27 below ; Selkirk, 20; Dawson, 21 ; Sehvyn, 2o, and Bennett, zero, at Atlin it stood 10 above. News was brought by the Danube of tho discovery cf a vast body of free milling ore within ten miles of Dawson. The Yukon Sun snys it is onr thousand feet in depth, one mile in width, of unknown though great length, and assaying as high as $M!0 to the ton. Over '20 claims were recorded in that locality, up to November J. The exact locution of this ore body is given as the left Hank of the Yukon, 77 miles above Dawson. It is neither n deposit of gravel or a quart?; ledge. As defined by a Dawson metallurgist it is an oxidized mass of quartzoee norphyritio rock containing more or less gold throughout the porous eidized materia] ns well as in the bieocia or hard quartzlte, Mr. Hayno left Dawson for Loudon on Octobei 81, ti, ;'. . * tust c* 2'. ' tiffi owners. The Yukon Sun savs editorially: "We have investigated this find, and And that the facts are as stated; if no error hns hi en made in the assays, it is oue of the greatist finds ever made in anartz " John Riley, engineer of the wrecked river steamer Stintton, according to news received, was a hero. He stiletto his post in an effort to save the ves sel until tbe water came up and put out his tires. Alfred C. Curtis was Buffonated in a shaft on Eldorado Creek nn Xovembei 7. He hailed fiom Williamsburg, Out. M. Mortimer, on his arrival at Dawson on November 14. reported tin wreck of a boat ncai Stewart River and the drowning of three men and two women The accident neenrree un November -I The pany were drifting down in a boat. One man was at the oars but he could make no progress as the Ice hemmed them in. He shouted to them of their danger, hut they did not heed, and a moment later, tbey weie caught in a jam. The craft was struck broadside on and capsized, All were drowned, Mr. Mortimer could not recognize the patty hut says they were from the wrecksd steamer Stratton. Gravel averaging $(Mi per bucket Is being taken out nf Claim 10, above Discovery, on Sulphur Creek. INSURRECTIONS QUELLED. Hostilities Havo Practically Ceased in the Philippines. Manila, Dec. IP.���Mabin. formerly a member Of the Filipino Cabinet and considered one of the strongest and brainiest followers of the insurgents, said to a correspondent of the Associated Press today: "The future policy of the Philippines depends entirely upon the form of Government the Americans o.tab lish. Wi- are vanquished becanso we looked food nnd munitions and mismanaged i nr allhurs The spirit . f Independence is craving recognition, The Individuality Of tin Filipino people still lives. If the (iovernment eventually established here is*; liberal, secure ami free, satisfaction and contentment of the people will result ami there will be DO moie trouble." Tho Fanny insurgents ate being driven ont of the island by Genera] Hughes and passing to Negros where they are creating trouble. In tlie meanwhile hostilities are practically suspended. The United States Steamship Scorpion with the 'anal survey party on hoard Is teportedto he meeting with dillh tilth - in the best ile attitude of the Indians, which has enn-cd the la- borers wilh the expedition to strike. A TURKISH SCANDAL Sultan's .-'on in Law Skips With Hi- Wife's Jewels, Constantinople, Dee. 19.���Tin flight of the Sultan's son-in-law. Mabmurt Pasha, on Thursday, wi h his wife's jewels ami all the money he could collect bus caused a great sensation here. It bus now been ascertained that lie Brit ish Qovernment Slav Have t Borrow Mote Money. London, Dec. 10 ���The full in Con sols yesterday was probably due to the rnmiits of a new issue to meet the expenses of tlie war Although snch rumors cannot he traced to any substantial source there is little doubt that the government will be compelled to adopt snch a course. The Daily Chronicle's financial article which wns written by Mr. -\. J, Wilson, a leading authority, says: ''Tbo expenditure for thn war considerably exceeds ��2,000,000 per week aud the Treasury cannot hope to sell its bills on the market at live oer cent., it is evident that the Government must soon culm- upon the market for money. TIME EXTENDED. 0. S. Railways Have Six .Mouths lo Put ill Safely Couplers. Washington, Dec. 19.���The Interstate Commerce Commission has granted the reqnest of the railways for tho extension of time in which to equip its rolling stock with approved couplers and other safety eipiipments, and it is understood the time limit will he extended fnr si.\ months from Juii!:- arv 1 next, the date now set. DUTCH SYMPATHY. Loudon, Dec. 19.���The Daily Mail publishes the following dispatch from Antwerp: "The British and Ameri cull ministers at The Hague, have asked permission to retire to Antwerp with a view of avoiding pergonal unpleasantness during tbo anti-English meetings of the Dutch. There is no foundation for tbe reports oo the con tinea I that the diplomatic relations between (Ircut Britain and the Netherlands are strained. " MUST PAY THE DUTIES. Toronto, Ont., Dec. IB. ��� Chancellor Boyd has rendered judgment in favor of the Proviuce in the case of the Crown agaiuai the executors of the line Daniel Sootten. millionaire tobao- co raerohaut of Detroit, for succession lories timouiitinu to f 46,000 being five uer cent oi |l)0O,0U0 which the Uli millionaire had deposited in Canadian uaiiks. MONTREAL'S NEXT MAYOR. Montreal, Dec IP,���Despite the fict that tin- liinsi representative Irish- nen in the lily arc urging William McNally in run in opposition to Prefontaine for the Mayoralty, Mr. McNally declines Uu- honor, A committee representative ol the Irish and the Protestants was appointed hist night to ask McNally t) reconsider bis determination, AUSTRIAN MINI8TKT" RE8IGN8. Lo from l|lle|] nusi ���true bv C for mini will ndon. Dec. 19.���A snecial dispatch Vienna announces that in oonse- e nf tne parlysis nf Parliamentary less, due lo persist" lit Cz.ec ob- ���lion, the Austrian Cabinet headed rant Clary Aldringen. which was ed last October to succeed the strv of Count Then Hohenstein, resign todav, i Tuesday). LEMIl-.L'X ON TRIAL. Montreal, yue , Dec. 19.���The case against Lemieux.oushier in tho defunct Ville Marie Banque, was resumed to ny The eviden f Wl ir. tbe ex- president, was oon tinned and he was subjected to severe cross-examination bv counsel for ihe defense. COLUMBIAN REVOLUTION. Kingstoni Jamaica. Deo. lit ���Late Colombian sdvices nisi received bore Bay that while the revolution In that Republio is not absolutel* ornibed, prospects are Entertained ol uu tunica- hie compromise JENKINS WON Detroit. Midi. Den, lO.-Affat 17 minutes ot tbe hardest kind of wrestling tonight Tom Jenkins, ot Cleveland, was giv.n the de Isiofl in a wrestling hni-t vl:h I'..,:�� Oaais ,, the Turkish wrestler. RESIDENCE BI RNEP. Toronto, Deo, lit���'I he residence of Charles Hcnicg was , estroyed hy lire last night Wliila the I'.eiilv weie at church. The loss is about *!('-HH), of which a considerable part consists of valuable hunting cups BIO CONTRIB1 HON. Toronto, (int.. Dec. in.���The Metropolitan Church, I Methodist I contributed over fid nod to the Ceuiurv fund Sunday evenlnp The amount exceeds what ens oxpeutt d. GB UN RECEIPTS LOWER. Buffalo, N. Y . lice IB 'I his sea son the receipts ol grain total 146,688,- in? bushels, a decrease of over 71,000,- 'oo bushels fi computed with last year. A VOLUNTARY RAISE. Corn Willi, 'in'.. Dec. 19.���The Can- i,ili.;.i ('Mined Colt.n Compnnv has voluntarily advanced the wages of Its im.: yi s ten (icr cent. The advance ���will nffctot 1,(100 hands. l i it ll tl ���I 1 NELSON DAILY MINER, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 80, 1899. s m m m ,4 $<__ If ���if ?/^ -^ M' '^sfc ���Si m i is. ���1 % ���A -5 Ndson Daily Miner of Windsor and Balmoral,literally worship the ground Her Majesty treads on. 1 'ublisned naily except Monday. ��� nvMiNKii I'iiiNriNa & PoBLisuma Co, 11. J HEATON, Editor and Manager. Subscription Kates, ti Hy per month by canter 1100 s.er half year *> 00 i.er yetir 10 00 inn- yuar by mall 600 oer year foreign 1000 Nelson Wkkkiv minkk. v\ ,-ckly, pe naif year * 1 88 p^ryear 2 00 por yoar, foreign 2 50 s'ulscrlptloni Invariably in advanco. The Inns of Court volunteers, composed of London Barristers and commonly known as "Tho Devil's Own," have volunteered for South Afrioa. When Kruger launched his famous ultimatum, little did bo realize what was coming But for an erroneous, though ineradicable, conception of the lightful destination of the human hair, a few picked Indians might do valuable service in South Afrioa as scoots. ;.. Uon Mln *r Printing* HubllshlngCo j nelson. b. o. Tblbpho.nk No. 144. a secnd contingent. When the first contingent bad sailed to South Africa the Dominion Government offered to send a seooud if it were wanted, but the Imperial anthoi- ilies thought they bad euough troops, 90 the offer was declined. They were mistaken,that offer has been gratefully accepted, and soon there will be another thousand sturdy Canadian fighters at the front. The difficulty beforo consisted iu making a choice out of the thousands of applicants, und tho same difficulty will occur again. It was said by some when the kelson volunteers left, tbat the war would be over by the time they got to Africa. As n matter of fuct the campaign has hardly begun. Tbere has|beeu desperate lighting and heavy losses already, hut the strife will be keener and the carnage more terrible ere tho struggle is ended. The Canadian volunteers are going on no pleasure trip. They have uot merely to face the fatigue and hardships incidental to every campaign. They will take part iu some of the hardest and bloodiest lighting tbe world has ever seen. They will oppose brave mon and deadly marksmen, fightiDg for their homes in their own country, It is a grim war, a fight to the death and practically withont quarter. The Canadian volunteers know this, and knowing it they go forth cheerfully aud eagerly. The fighting* blood of the British nation all over tin world is roused, a nation that knows not defeat and rises more determined from every check. Cauadiau blood will dye the South African soil, many of Canada's bravest will probably never see their homes again, but these sacrifices will be made cheerfully, and, if need be, over and over again so long as Greater Britain Is menaced, a country on whoso flag the sun never sets. PRESCRIPTIONS The purity of the Drugs tind Medicine* admluistered to tha patient i�� thu most ossontlal element in the nuocoaaful treatment of disease. I'ro-criptions aro com- pminaed by ub from absolutely Pure Drugs in perfect condition, hmI the phy siolao's skill will not be nullified by old und impotent drugs. Our stooVsj of requisites for ' j The Toilet The Nursery The Sick Room Are complete. Your patronage solicited. The cities and towns of the Province having 1,000 population and over are given as follows in the B. C. Guide: Comox, 1,200; Cranhrook, 1,000; Cumberland, 2,000; Fernie, 1,000; OreenwooJ, 1,000; Kamloops, 1,500; Kaslo, 1,800; Nanaimo, 4,000; Nelson, 4,000; New Westminster, 0,000; North Bend. 1,000; Revelstoke, 2,000; Rossland, H,000; Sandon, 2,000?; Trail, 1,200; Vancouver. 35,000: Victoria, 25,000i Wellington, 2,500. These figures are given iu the December number of the Guide. If the Guide i e *o have valne aa an authority, it will be necessary to take pains to make it as correct as possible. These figures are not correct. Nelson's population, for example, is considerably in excess of 4,000. It stood at that figure a year ago, aud during 18911 it has grown very largely, as tho scoreB of residences tli.it have been built since last spring will testify. Perhaps the publishers of tho Gnido'should not be.blamed, in view of the fact that the City authorities persistently neglect to order an enumeration, and are themselves as ignorant as anybody of the actual population ; but no one with any judgment in such matters would put it as low as it appears in the Guide. Nurses' Directory. For tho convenience of Physicians: ami Nni's-s, wo have established a Nurses' Directory, ami in order to have It complete, request all Nurses to send in or call and leave their names and addresses. H. R M'LEAN Dispensing Chemist Telephone U5. P. O. Bot 2M, Bakor Street. Mail Orders Promptly Attended To. THOMSON'S SEE OUR DOLLS and TOYS T&omson Stationery Go., Ltd NELSON, B. C. MISS PALnER will open hor Kindcgnrten nud Primary School iu the English Church Sohool Room on 2nd Jan, For tonus particulars apply to MISS PALMER, at the rosldonco of Mrs. J. R. Robertson, Raker Street, West. DOLLS DOLLS DOLLS OUR Doll Sale Is now on, and wise buyers will look through the stock EARLY And make their selections. " There is not another like it." Mil By tho only flrxt class undertaker in Nelson, MR. A, W. PL'RDY. Address NELSON FURNITURE CO. Applewhaitc Block. Baker st. cor. Kootonay Or at residence on Silica street, Kast of Josephine. Prices Lower Than Ever There in a prospect of more expensive litigation for the Oity. The in- soranoe men hav�� announced their intontion of fighting the by-law which requires each company to take out a ��100 license. If beaten they will increase their rates by 15 per cent, in order to pay tho tax. Either the bylaw will be beaten and the City will ho out several hundred dollars, or the hy-law will stand and the citizons will have to pay tho tax. Without considering the abstract right and wrong of the matter, is the sum likely to he realised from the licenses worth all this bother? There is no need to wonder why Queen Viotoria is so loved by all hor subjects, when one remembers the innumerable instances of her thought- folness and kindly consideration, two of which are chronicled in this morning's dispatches. She sympathize* with the commander-in-chief in his bereavement, and remembers equally the wives and children of tho privates ai the front. That tea party at Windsor Castle will navei be forgotten by tho fortunate guests It is because of acts like these that the poorer classes A. R- BARROW, amice Provincial Land Surveyor, Corner Victoria and Koolenay Ste. P. O. Bon 55'J. Telephone No. 05 171 (J GRKKM, I). A��� C. K��� PROVINCIAL F ��� Land Surveyor. Surveys of mineral claims lands, etc. Agent for obtaining Crown CiranU. OIHcu Turner-Bocckh block Nelson, ac. E. J.SCOVIL HIMNC: IIIKlliI It. MOTAIIV ITIll.U'. Wlndermoro Minns. Correspondence Sol'nlted WINDERMERE. H. O. COAL! COAL! Great Reduction! (ANTHRACITE) $9.65 Per Ton COAL ri!"u"s "":;:T $6.15 P^ Ton DELIVERED. C.W.WEST&CO. TELEPHONE ��3. Wil Open on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 1900. BOOKKEEPING. SHORTHAND, TYPEWRITING. and up ...-.laic Business Methods taught expeditiously and thoroughly. Present Bp&CO limited. Register early��� NIGHT CLASHES FOK PUSY PKOIM-K will be opened Immediately. In addition to the regular branone*. classes in primary work will bo f- rmed (or those whose early opportunities have been lost Tortns reasonable. For furthor Information ap- RATTRAY & MERRILL. Victoria Street, near City Hall. Select your LUMBER. Delivered to an any poi :t <.n Kootenay Lake. I have a complete stock on hand of ROUGE AND DRESSED LUMLi!. . SHINGLES. MOULDINGS, SASH D0< ill INSIDE FINISH. COAST FLOORING and FINISHED LUMBER. Wholesale Houses. NELSON, B. C. AtRATtD ANO MINERAL WATERS HORPE & CO.. Limitbd.���Cornor Vernon and Uedur almoin, .Nelson, man 11- faolurorsof mid whuliMiie dealer* In aerated waters mid fruit syrups, Soli- ago Is for Ha - cyon Springs mineral water. NEL30N SODA WATER FAOTORY ���.\. Al. CumuiiUB, Lmw*, Hverj known vmie.y of soft drinks. P. O. Box 88. Tale phone No 31. Hoover Street .selsuu Boillois of the Famous St. Loon Hot Springs Mineral Water. CIGARS Mill nt PILOT BAY. Yards, NELSON and LARDO HEAD OFFICE TSTELSOHST- J. A. SAYWARD 1/OOTENAY CIGAR MFQ. CO.-Oor- F/V ner uakui-anu Hail jtreew, Nelson, manufacturer- of " Hoy ul deal " and " Kooioua. Hollo " brand of cigars. COMMISSION MERCHANTS HJ. EVANS & ,0.-Ba'>er -i-root, Nol ��� son, wnu.os.Uc-do&iurd in li |uo s, uig .is ceinonl, lire b ick and lire 01 >, w.iloi pipe auu stool rails mil g< norm oumiit ssluu uiMr-.ll ___ GRAIN, HAY AND OER&ALS "Joy cometh in the morn." U*W THE STAR JUT, BAKER. . . Conies auy timo of the day with his ��tpccialty( Home Made* Bread Ask your Grocer for it. These Grocers carry it : KIRKPATRICK & WILSON. J. A. IRVING & CO. MORRISON & CALDWELL. EAST END GROCERY. GEO. BELL * CO. T. A. SCAN LAN. COLE'S GROCERY, Hume Add, HUMPHREYS & P1TIOCK. BRACKMAN <k KER MiLLINQ 00. Limited.���Front Stroot, .Noisuii. wnoio- snlo dealers iu Hour, meals, elo., und Imi and grain. Mills nt Kilnionluii, \ irturui auu Now Westminster, Monitors on Calgary 41 Edmonton Railway. GEO. F- MOTION- - Wiiolo-al.: Ha> Urain and rood, apecial quotation- 01 urn-loud lots to all KuoiwiK) pin. .ts. GROCERIES AMAODONALD & OO.-Comor ver- ��� un,, and Josephine streets, wholesalo gro ,-rs and jobbers in bUn.els, gloves, mills, bonis, rubbers, niaokinaws aud miners' suu- uries. KOOTENAY SUPPLY CO- umitkd- Vernou street, Nolso... lmporU.ni, ..bole- sale grocers. HUDSON'S BAV COMPANY. NSO��PORAT-* ' *��j70 We Hope You will nol lv withoul lhe nee ssary liquids lo brighten up Xmas. Just Received Direct shipment from Europe. 150 Cases Pommery Champagne 2ou 1 uses of Assorted Liqueurs. FRESH A..D SAtl MEATS PBU*'Ni*iCO I'liKOi'.-iirot'i, Nelson, ��� Wholesale uumor.s in f>o h and euro, moots. Cld storage. WtST KOOTENAY BUTCHER CO ���Iiakor all'eul ....isoii. IV lio.e.-aiodo. . ors In fro li and cmetl meals PATENT VAPOR AND MEDICAL BATH mostelllianlouR In checking disease and preserving h alth, highly recommend ed ny the Medical faculty and profes- sionil lines, One bath will break up the most severe cold. Imperial 8ilverware The best goods on the market, beauti ful designs, and every article guaranteed for ten years. Ohautauqna Combination 'Writing DeBk and Drawing Board. The best Kindcrgarlon Combination over invented for children or young people. Fully fu nished with instruc tion book, crayons, etc., invaluable for homo educution. Tlio Silverware and Dnsks aro most suitable for Christmas presents. Call and iuspec goods at my omoo, Hull street between Haker and Vornon. JOHN BLANEY, British Columbia. HARDWARE A MINING, SUPPLIES HBYErlS A CO.���Corner Baker aid ��� Josophme directs, Nelson, wtiolesau dealer., iu hardware and mining ^applies. Agents for Giant Powder Co V" ANOOUVER~HARbWARE OO'Y Iamitko���Baker otroet, is'i-lsou, wiiuu suit- dealers in h irdware and mining supplied, plumber*.'and linsuiiti-'s supplies. ELSON HARDWARE CO. "hole saie taints a.,u oils. N Every Man TOYS This week We will store them for you till Xmas Eve. likes to dress in Fashionable nnd Nice Fittiug Garments if he .'an do so at a reasonable prioe. M1 Fall and Winter Samples are now complete jd Suitings, Overooati v and Fancy Vestings, Give mi * cull and 1 will qnote you pn-:.s that will astonish you. Ladies'Tailoring in all its brunches, 11 specialty. Ask for our Special Christmas t tamper List. Hudson's Bay Stores West Baker St., Nelson. Telephone 18. LIQUORS AND DRY GOODS. TURNER, BEETON i O0.-',om,.. Veruoi, ana Juse,>tune .Mnuus, No'.son wholesale dealeis in liquors cigars and drj goods. Agent-for 1'ubs. Brewing Co of Mi wa kee and I'algary Uruwi-ig Co. of I'lginy H UDSON'S BAY 00.-^hui.h-u�� k>o- f.jriu** ami lU'iiiir-.. i! .'., linker 11., Ni:ts -li PROVISIONS, PRODUCE & FRUITS JY GRIFFIN & OO.-C.rner Vernon ��� anil Josophiiio atreots. Nelson, wholesale dealers 111 provisions, cured moats, butter aud eggs. SASH AND DOORS NELSON SAW AND PLANINQ MILLS, Limited���Corner (runt and Hull SLi-ucis, Nelson manufacturers of and wholesale dealers in sash ��i d doors; all kinds of factory work made 10 order. Stevens SL Rooms 1 and 11 Clements Hillyer Block Nelson Cleaning and Dyeinp Establishment- S. D. P1EBKE Prop. Ladies' and Gents' Clothing cleans 1 dyed, altered and repaired. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Itciar nr I'larhe lloiel. (iKIMlJ, TAILORING CLEANING REPAIRING ARTHUR GEE, Opposite Clarke Hotel. Merchant Tailor. ACETYLENE GAS V/ANSTONE'S DRUG STORE. - Cor. V ne - Jusophine and Matter tit.-ucto. Agta. for Calcium Carbide and Woltand Acetylene (ia Machine Co. ASSAYER'S SUPPLIES WF. TEETZEL & CO - Corner Haker ��� and Josephin- titrceu, Nolson, wholesale dealers in assayer's supplies. Agents for llenver Fire ('lay Co. of Deuvor, Colorado. C. D. J. CHRISTIE GENERAL BROKER Money to Loan Collections Solicited FOR SALE. A 7-room house, all conveniences Large lot 9 2,(100 Au 8-room ho se (new), two corner lots 2,7(0 (Both A1 bay*__ ���1 Doors West Dominion Express Office GLAZING KA1.SOMIN1NG W. STARMER SMITH & CO. Chimney Sweeping, Houses, Offices and Stores Cleaned. All work done by us is guaranteed first class. Leavo orders at olllce W��td Street, opposite Postolllco. Drua & book 60. Opera House Store . P. BURNS & CO. Wholesale and Retail Meat Merchants HEAD OFFICE NELSON. B. C. *��g ����������������������� sS<S Branch Markets in Rossland, Trail, Nelson, Kaslo Sandon. Three Porks, New Denver and Slocan City Ordors by mall to any branch will have care'u! and prompt attention. The Nelson ElectricTram way Co. Ltd. LOTS FOR SALEON EASY TERHS Large number Choice Building Lots adjacent to the line of their Tramway. For price and terms of sale apply at the office of the Company, Macdonald Block, Corner of Josephine and Vernon Streets. T. C DUNCAN, Secretary Bennett's Improved Safety Fuse As Supplied British Admiralty. White Countered G-utta Percha. Will Not Crack or Break. Absolutely safe in all weather conditions. . Minimizes risk from firing fuse Everything to recommend it. Ask your dealer For them. Manufactured by Williai Bennett Sous & Go. Cambourne, Cornwall, England. rowlandIviachin* General Anent for C'liindn. LAWRENCE HARDWARE CO. DisirilmtiiiK Agents. AND SOO LI.vE. The direct route from KOOTENAY COUNTRY. to all points EAST and WEST. First-ClusH Sleepers on nil trains Irofn HEVELHTOKK* KOOTKNAY I.IH.. ^'OUKIr7fCAHS~7>''8�� Meilinm; I hit rltiliy tor St. Paul, Sunday-, and Wea- nesdnys for Toronto, Fridays M Montreal and Boston. Same cais pass Revolstoke onecisy earlier . CON^OTIONS To and fr.,m Kobson, Rosslnnd. Ex Sii'i Ex' s""- 7.10 Lv. NELSON A,r''''|!! 18,00 Lv.daily NELSON dally Arr.21.4" Morning train connects ( r all points n BOUNDAirv COUNTRY. Eveninn; train couueots tn nnd ti""1 Main Line and points "oilli.ii.'"1 "'-*���; Him.) trom all points in UOt'M'Am OOUNTHT. ICOOTEVVY LIVER ROUTB. Dailv. ,-tr. Moylu ".'"'Xj 28.00 Lv. NELSON An 10.* Conuects Kootenay Uiid.ug *1W> Crow's Nest Bratidh trains bntli WJJW. KOOTE.NAYIjAICE-KA.SI.0 ROUTB Ex. Sun. Str. Knkunee. K* 8un 16.00 Lv. NELSON Arr. U.W Saturday to Aiueutii and return, lesviniJ Kaslo at 201;. SANDON AND SLOGAN POINTS. Kx. Sun. NELSON Ar. 14-20 NELSON to ROSSLAND Ins 4 Ex, Sun. 9.00 Lv. ess ncur 4 hrs Kor rates and full Information addros est. local agent, or . O. K. BKASLKY city Passengor Agnm H. W. DltKW, Agent, NeWn VV. F. ANDKKSON, ����� /��� C,?YA^'U. Velp-n - Fraternity^ Hall -:or Itakcr A Umilcnii} Sin can he rented for Concerts Lectures. can ne reiiwu n" >""""���' . , ,,1 ,,n Danr.es, Banquets and every kin's o twtalnm.nt. Wood ante-rioois "i mom!., Kitchen and dlnin�� i'"")"1 nished. For term. "PP^,,,... f,,,v DR. E. 0. ARTHUR ("tv ^��W* , .' NELSON DAILY MINER; WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1899 T UPPER IS COMINCt yaqu,s and mkxio^s, RnorjP;"ro,iT and aodre's oom- MI1TBB3 APFOINTED. Iho Local Libetal-Ootisorvative ABsocia- tion meets-���Next Year's "ecretary Was Elected -The Platform. A meeting nf the Libera I -Conservative Association was held in tne Board of Trade rooms lust night over which 11,.. W, a. Mniuii'iiulrl, Q. c., presided. The object of the meeting was to arrange for the reception of Sir Ohnrles Tupper. who is explored to he here tn" orrow eveniug, Mr MacdnuaM, 111 explaining the object of the meeting, said that ho had desorlhed this constituency us Knote- niL'-Yiile.-iluiilimi, heretofore thn dis- triot was known us Ynlo-Cnrlboo, bat tlio impnrtanon of the Kootenays pii- tiilnd thera to separbto mention in the tiiln of the onnstitnemy. He had lieeu lelgraphed by Sir Charles Tupper that in Ins rounds of the Kootenay district be WOnId include Nelson, hut ennld nut give a definite date. Ho hoped, however, to be here tomorrow (Thursday) and wonld he hapny to merit the Litieral-Cnnservattves of this district. The speaker dilated on the importance of h.iviim party lines clearly defined. He said that heretofore politics in llritish Colnmbia had been run ou the "Ins and Outs" principle, but that the ti ne had come when partv politics slum Id he the war cry. Iu Nelson they hud a very effective Conservative element and all that was wanted was thorough organic tion. The Liberal- Conservative Association was very strong at present, but a little working up wonld do it no harm. A reception oommirtee to welcome Sir Charles Tupper wns appointed,consisting nt Messrs. D. M. Carloy, Prod Irvine. J. A. Kirkpatrick, .1. E. Annahle, H. P. Cameron, A. (5 Gamble, Tliao. Mad son and A. Ferland. A committee consisting of Messrs.D. M. Oarley, J. il. Bowes mid R. W. Hannii'gfon will draw up and present nn address to Sir Charles Tupper, A finance ooumiittee was also appointed. A resolution was unanimously passed thanking Mr. F. J. Siaikey for his services as Secretary-Treasurer, and Mr. Ii. M. Brydges wns chosen to act during the forthcoming year. A resolution was adopted endorsing the Liberal Consotvative platform, a copy of which will he forwarded to the Secretary of tlio central Organization. Aft��r considerable discussion on details of organization, tho meeting adjourned until January lb'. LOCAL AND PERSONAL The old Victoria Hotel is >o be opened as a temperance institution. Dr. H. E Hall, the dentist who practised here nbout a year ago, passed through tho City yesterday en route to Greenwood. The Voters' List for the year IWO shows an increase of over 100, divided between housenolders and license men. The list is not yet co'tiplete, but City Ulerll Stracliau gives the above estimate. The agents of the various insurance companies represented iu Nelson still hold ont th ir a $100 ner iinni m tax is too steep. They say that if the fine is imposed thoy will pop it on to the insurance rales, and insurers will he obliged to pay the impost. Mr. H. Hawson, citv editor of tho Victoiia Daily Times, represented his paper on the recent Boundary excursion. He is now writing a series of interesting articles anent the towns and country he visited. The tirst nrti- cle appeared ou the 1-lth instnut Thev am well written and are n valuable advertisement for Kootenny. The charities committee will meet toinoiiow. They have a good work in hand, and the meeting, it is hoped, will be attended ny all charitably disposed citizens. The various church organizations have been called upon to attend, hut: this dons not exclude any citizen who may take an interest in the movement. The object is to systematize charitable operations In the past it hns been found that professional mendicants have hnd the best of it, while deserving cases have beeu passed over. The committee is composed ul' members of the Oity Council, the School Board aud tho various chntoh associations A local legal gentleman found himself in nu embaimasing position a few days ago. Being about to leave for a Christinas holiday trip he suddenly discovered that his traveling suit need- ���'��� * cleaning and forthwith donned s une oliler garments and pro (Ceded to the tailor. The tailor prom ised to havo the suit ready before train time and when our legal friend an- poured on the scene fnr his cloihei he foun ��� that a supposed messenger hnd called for the suit a few minutes he fore. Time was vory short and it W8I impossible to find the supposed "mes senger'' so onr local friend had to travel in tho aforementioned relics of bygone days. The local railway contractors were surprised yesterday to Hud that their tenders were not accepted at headquarters. Tho fact was that they hao not complied .ith the form of contract. There are about three-quarters of a mile of stone work between Five Mile Point and Balfour upon which nil the contractors figured, but their figures do not cover the lest of the ground���in most instances. The lesult is thnt new tenders have been called for. As stnted in The Miner a few days ago, the tenders were not in conformity with thn specifications called for and hence tbe necessity for a more definite form on the par' of oontractnis. Mr. W. F Tye, who hns charge of Hie work, wuh seen by a Miner reporter yesterday, and confirmed the story. Government Hus Trouble in Suppressing the Uevolt, Austin, Texas, Dec. HI.-A special fr .in Ortiz, .State of Snnora, Mexico suites that the Mexican authorities are contemplating sending more troons into the Yuqui Indian country at once IB it is thought tbat the present force will not he able to cope with the situation. General Torres now haf. some 5.000 men bnt it will tako nt least that many more or possihly twice that number owing to tho geographical con ditions surrounding the uprising which prevents successful military movements. The Indians are scattered so that unless some troops are sent to the front to engage the small roving bunds they will continue to depredate tho country and harass tlie soldiers un Ir-r General Torres until they wear hem ont, There are now about 1,500 Indians engaging the attention of the soldiers, while tlie remainder of the 5,000 braves who are on the war path have scattered into small roving bam s for the purpose of pilfering. These roving bands of Indians are rapturing supply trains sent out to tbo Mexican forces in the field. They have of late captured several trains containing provisions and ammunition, AT THE HOTEL HUME. W. A. Davios, G. A Carlson nnd wife, Kaslo; C. A. Hnlverson, A. Hal- vers in, John Idling. Minneapolis: Ernest Mansiield. Trend well Gold Mines: IJ. W. M mo, T. W. Onlr-mntl. Trail; C. A. Douglas, Toronto; J. A. Browne, pokuno. WEEKLY ASSESSMENT. Detroit, Dec. If) ���A return to tho former system "of assessing all members of unions affiliated with the American Federation of Labor one oent perwiek, for the purpose of feeding strikers in case of necessity, wns decided upon by the Federation Convention this afternoon. The proposition was narrowly cairied, receiving only two more votes thnn the rules required, which is two-thirds of the delegates present Most of the day was occupied hy discussion of grievances In executive session. The report of the committee on laws, debarring from membership anv members of the Knights of Labor was concurred in the matter referred to tbe executive annual]. BUDGETS ADOPTED. "Madrid, Den 10.-The Chamber of Deputies today by n vote of ln-1 against !)4 adopted the uaval budgets. Patenaude Bros. For Fine Clocks and Watches We have received a lot of Bea uiful China Clocks at remarkably low figures. The nre timekeepers and will make useful presents. Patenaude Bros Watchmakers, and Opticians. Nelson, B.C. MISCrLLANEOUS Advertisements in.sorlod under this head at the rat ��� of one cent a word per insertion. No advertisement luken for less t bun B" cunts. TO LET���Nicely furnished room, electi ic light aud furnace heated. Apuly North East corner Lake and Oedar. LOST.'���Blank pocket book, containing some money and notes. Return to Prosser's store for reward. T. G. Nelson. NOTIOE.���Dr. Stoddart, dentist, is opeuiug a dentul office ' in Room 8, Turner Block. L. H. OTIS���Piano Tuner. Leave orders with Painton, Morley or Dover. There Is n title In the nil'airs ol* man which taken al lhe flnixl lends on to i'-r liine.-Hliakesticaro. DO YOU FULLY REALIZE That you are today in the most likely pii'tofthc world in which to make a fortune? Why not stop and consider this? Mining Stocks Bought and Sold. Big Horn, One of the most promising prospects in the Ymir District. A limited amount pooled stock now on sale. Tena and a"cl others worked ���/i d n~ by the Western Mary Belle </auada Gold Min- ini* Co., is one of the safest buys on the market. Thorough inspection cordially invited. House and lot f r sale, close to business part of city. Prwe ��2,000. -CALL UN- H. A. PROSSER, BROKER, Wind Street, and get in on thojrflrand "��or' Jorrespondenoo Modelled. No w Ud cm-. A SNAP! Machinery and Stores of tho Doratha Morton MINE FOR SALE. Kor particular* "Wily ,0 J. C. T. CROFTS, MiMEOflE. linker Stroot, Nelson _>r+r.t\r+r^/+r+r+r+ir<r>r**r+irrr+r+r^ *+*++r+rr++*r++rr+++r+r****rir*^��\>rrr*****rr****^'rrw > What Shall It Be ? it n i shows Stio;-:s or SLIPPERS in all the latest designs. an help you at this time. Out stock Rid;* Patent SKiflg lace Bool TURN YOUR CHARITY Towards the rieet slices of yonr less fortunate neighbor. It will give sou both great comfort ;i Give that poor girl you know, through the coining months a pair ��� ������������������� v-> See us for TRUNKS and YALISES. LILLIE BROTHERS, THE LEADING SHOEISTS. VrVs^rVs>>*-A/'i*-/��A/W>AA/*->V*/sA��W-^^ V*����*��iVs/s^^Vv^(rv^^vVVV-VVs<VVA<V^y REISTERER & CO., Brewers of Fine T.ager 8eer and Porter. Drop in and see us. NELSON, B. C < W VWWVVk WV* WW > _ WATCH OUR SPACE 5 i FOR XM*\S t �� SUGGESTIONS J ivwv^wwww/^ww Geo. Bell & Co. ( N#4��**rW#����#����**rW#W**W��#H*H��**W****��**W-������<^l AGA QUESTION: ANSWER: What shall I Inn for a Xmas Present We are before you with a Christmas Stock of Groceries, a stock well worthy the inspection of any housekeeper, a stock we take a great pleasure in showing you because the goods are good. We have all the Latest, Newest, Freshest and Most Modern Goods that money can buy and the Eastern houses can offer. Also goods from France, Germanv, Spain, England and New South Wales. Leave us your Christmas order and we will guarantee satisfaction. Roquefort and Swiss Cheese now in stock. M. DBS BRISAY & CO. | >4-��4.*��<l��-l��<l'*)sH*������#��**K,-��.,^,0���0.,�����^,.>,.0,.^,^,^,,01^,^ Our Xmas bought that w< Stock of now hav- Just go down 10 KlRKPATRICK & Wilson's, and you can find articles too numerous to mention. Casswarc, Crockery, etc., lias been so well shelves heavily laden with Gifts already put away for lhe coining 25th of December, 1899, Christinas Prices! Goods must be sold! Inspection P. O. Box K and W. Telephone 10. .'Suited. Baker Street \N. P. DICKSON E, H. H. APPLEWHAITE J. McPHEE fl ELECTRIC SUPPLIES Complete Electric Equipments for Electric Power Transmission and lighting for mines, towns, etc. Electric Fixtures, LampsBell*-. Telephones, Annunciators, etc. Josephin*. S* NELSON. B. C. Turner Beeton & Co. z^a-^NELSON���^ VIOTORIA. VANCOUVER LONDON, Eng. WHOLESALE MERCHANTS. LIQUORS, DEY Q00DS, ORE BAGS. CAR OF PABST BEER Just arrived from Milwaukee. Waverly Hotel NELSON, B. C. BOARD AND ROOMS AT REASONABLE PRICES, BANKERS AND BROKERS. JGE0.SKALLER&C0. ECONSOL, STOCK EXCHANGE BLDO. 60-62 Brodway, New York LOTS OF MONEY , enn be mndo through speculation with deposit of |30 00 (thirty doflais] upward [or 8 per rent. margin upward] on stork Exohango. Tho urciii ost fortunes havo been madethrough speculations in stock.-, Whoator Cotton. It you are Interested lo know how "peculation* are conducted notify US unci WO will (.end you Information and market Icttor free of oharge. KIRKPATRICK & WILSON. SMOKE "KOYAL SEAL" CIGARS. ��� VVVVVVV*V1rVV*AVVVVVV*VV.VViVVVVVVVVVVVVV����\V\V��sV\ ��� CHRISTMAS HINTS A first class Confectionery Store i* th*�� proper place to And an appropriate Xmaa gift Wo would suggest h box of .... G. B. CHOCOLATES Our wUick is the largest in tlio oity. CRYSTALLIZED FRUIT from London, England) LOWNEY'S CHOCOLATES AND BON BONS from New York, Fruit, Nuts of All Kinds, Toys for the Little Ones, at PALACE CONFECTIONERY. J. A. M'DONALD. Corner Wnnl and linker Streets. ��V\V\V\WV*.V*VVWV-.\*WV*.VVi\\V\W\\\-����V\V\\\V\V\V1.K We are showing a I'ir.st-Class Line of Gookina stoves & Ranoes Which we arc offeringQat very low Prices. CALL AND INSPECT OUR STOCK. VANCOUVER HARDWARE CO. LIMITED, IMPORTERS OF 1 Usual commie orders, charged fnr executing NEXT DOOR TO OPERA HOUSE. Govern ine* t, Muni Ipal and Railroad j bonds quotttttona furnished on application for : purchase, mi!') or ox<*n <nge. Shelf & Heavy Hardwire. Etc., Etc., Etc. PLUMBING and TINSMITH ING A SPECIALTY. :r'.\ 0. A- PROSSER, Manager. We have several Snaps in House property: ,') Known and nttic, 2 lots, corner Stanley. .gt.SKI 1 llootna, 2Iota; 1'ively situation ii1"*' 1 Itnoinx nice oottag". Improved loi OM 5 Hooms, -lone foundation celliir full hIzo 1,S90 0 ltoonii< Vernon stroot, 2 lolrt, excellent value ...1,980 li Koo'i.H. down town now, all conveniences, rented at $:t0 .2.150 8 Rooms, large verandah, 2 lots', dead clionp i\:!,J 8 Hooms, all conveniences, 2 lots, new... i.iitw GEORGE GURD, With F. L Osleh, MARA BLOOK BAKER ST- Real Estate b Mines* St- Leon Water Is an Experiment thai has been proven to pos sesshigh medicinal values, is also Perfectly AERATED and Bottled Solo linttlere Nelson Suiln Watel Factory. SMOKE "ROYAL SEAL" CIGARS. F.J. BRADLEY & 00. PAINTERS and DECORATORS. SIGN W0RKjsi_SPECIAlTY. Builders will nnd it to their advantage to nVure with Hraillcv & Co. on Painting. Tonne; Men, Become Your Own Assayers- Three months will teach you AsxnyinK for Gold, Silver. Cornier. Tbla department n in onanra of Pmf. Buter. Honor Qraddate of McGill Untvorult), I Live anil le:im how, cheupcr limn von now live. dnAH/d trusts Se-cLd/ Comjvtt- tn/ rf&wWltJt-t.C-'Q/IjU. V $4br M<*Hrt-(L4C4 - (JlT. Y lK NELSON WINE 00., where you can depend on Kotlinit Iho bo��t nrannsfu'tn market ann any quantity trom lo��. up, I'necH 0&J not he disputed, ���PHONE fl.'l. Frank A. Tamblyn, Mj,-r., Baker Street, Nelson i Board nnd Instruction In Assaylog, all for twrnlv-Hix dollars permonlh. Write to the Prinoipal, Rev.J.W.SiPPRELL,B.A.B.D. New W'es! inm-l-'r. 1 All chiHhcs of learning may he hud In this, ho only Oollfge of il�� kind tn tho Weet." Atlantic S. S. Lines Krom Portlnod, Me. Allan I Ine "Laun ntlan I.e.! Minn Line '���Parisian" Jan. i. I��omini"ii Line "Citnitiiomun" I),i' Dominion Line "Vancouver" .1:111. 1:1 Krom New Yn-k I" ,tl While Slur Line "Tr-utoi North Hi rm-in Lloyd'.-vi ul- Jan. '.' imerloan Line "Si Paul. poo. Si While Slur Line "('vinrle' I .e Ited Sim Line "WY.ti rnlnnd' Dee, tl Cnnnrd Line "I'mhrm" I:wi D Anehor line "Ainhoi,.* . DtiC.30 Allan Stale Line 'SUI-- of Nehniska . Jan. J" Cunard Lin- 'Campania" Dec SO ir. ���.. Bo ton, M i lltinii, inn Line "New Rnglai d* .'.in. '���'��� PaiMages arranged to and from .: Ruropean point*. Kor mtes, -JokoU and fuP loicnnalloi uuply tol'. 1'. It, depot HK'nt or 11 I'i. itousloy. City l'nMsetiKCi Aip-nt. Nelson. H i \V. P, K. ( I'MMINOS. Gonoral AKent, 0 1'. It. Offlooti H'lnnlr-eg , THE Bank of British Columbia, NELSON. Is now prepared to issue Drafts and Letters of Credit nn Skaguay, U.S., Atlin, B. C , and Dawson City, Yukon District. - w *9#v ���MP if il &<�� il ���^ M if s i< i i 3 $ '-5 ���I NELSON DAILY MINER, WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER ;.o, 1899. I XMAS If 1899. MW!v#W##!Mf4k* ���tmtsmi�� if ���M if if if if i?t if A CHRISTMAS GIFT || XMAS 1 ftR ** 1899. if fa o if if ���M_ ?&��� ���M if- MP if ���$�� if -$<&- if if ���c MJt if �� if if if WIFE A Nice Bronze Canopy Top Bed. Bed Room Suit. Hall Rack. Side Board. Couch. Music Cabinet. Picture. Drapery. Dressing Table. Onyx Table. Extension Table. Parlor Suit. White Enamel Bed. FOR YOUR <-/> 03 u if O if if if ?*^- ��-�� ?r^ ������� if ^V^^V^^S^ASr^^S^'vS-^ ���^f=M^f*www-: 3H if M-���t D) f^ *i *���������*��� O "I *< �����*. J3* O -ft- ������t*�� 00 (f& c/> HUSBAND A Nice Leather Smoking Chair, kattan Oak Plush Cover Smoking Chair Morris Reclining Chair. Conversation Couch. Photo Frame Chiffonier. Newspaper File. Desk and Book Case Combined. Picture for the Library. Leather Couch. Pipe Cabinet. Shaving Mirror. _m if && if ���m a if M- if if if if O I # fa fa ���M fa ���m fa _m fa # fa <m ������������������������������������������������ It if XMAS 1899. if if if if We have many more articles equally suitable but space is limited. D. McArthur & Co w__ _&���&�����__&* ' #f if8 M> (fesitfesiH^^ fif if if if if if ififi^ if if '-SS^'^ if.i if if if -80 o ���I ���^ W if-ififif# XMAS * 1899. fa fa kififwif^ ��������������� �������������������4.s����>4��sM.<��4 444> I MININa NEWS. The Veuns Gold Mining Company aie wnstiiiR no time in transforming their properties on Morning Mountain into a folly developed mine. As Miner readers will probably remember it was only iu April last that Dr. Doolittlo discovered the rich pay ore that led to bin Toronto Syndicate' taking np the bond on the propeity. They already linvi' three tnnnels, aggregating over I 750 feet, run in on the rein, giving! stupes o( 135 feet and 150 feet between I No. 1 and No. 2 tunnels and between No. 2 and No. 8. Two pnystroaks I have been out into in both No. 1 and | Nr. 2 tnnnels, the first 85 feet long and the second not cut through yet, and every pound of ore in the vein, vhieh averages over 20 inches wide, is good milling rook, averaging over $20 to the ton. Tho company are now negotiating for a ten-stanin mill, whioh they will instal on tbe property an early next spring as the season will permit and they will probably have tin1 mill pot into the property during the winter on the snow, so that it will oommenoe operations very early in th" summer. Thero is now considerably over one year's ore for a ten- sttmip null in the slopes nnd with the present rate of development, which will he continued all winter, with a force Of 1' men, they expect, to havo at least two .veins' ore blocked out by the time tin' mill can he installed. H.iiso, Idaho, Dec. 111.���Last summer a new mining district was discovered at what is called Miller Mountain, abont 10 miles northeast of Boise. The ledges aie largo and numerous, and much lino looking ore was found on the surface. A bunch of claims was bonded to eastern people, and a tunnel has since been rim on two of them, the Magnolia and Joe Jefferson. Ir is learned that this tunnel has cut tho ledges and that very rich ore is found, The parties interested are re- ticen": about the matter, but it is known that there is a streak of somo 11 inches in one of the properties that runs over |(100, while there is a very large body of ore that is of good average. These ledges are from 30 to 80 feel wide. FOR SALE CHEAP I BUY ANYTHING FOR MACHINERY From a steam boat to a baby's rattle Everything has a value at my store. PROSSER, Ward St., Bet. Baker and Victoria. 10,000 Big Horn treasury stock. 5,oooNoonday-Curley stock, at low prices for a few days. See Annable Two lots for sale, close in good residence site. See Annahle House Furniture for 5 roomed house for sale, and house to rent. See Annable. EMIGRATION RETURNS. According to tho returns issued by the London Hoard of Trade for the laBt quarter, 72,000 emigrants embarked for plans outside Enrooe from the vari nits places of the United Kinedom at whioh emigration offices are statioi ed. Tho proportions i'i which Knul nd, Scotland and Ireland took part in this evniliiH may be roughly stated as henm for every two Englishmen, tnrto Scotsmen and 12 Irishmen. FREIGHT RATES RAISED. NiwYork, Dec 10���Asa result of the protests of shippers, the Interstate Commerce Commission has sot a date, December 21, for a bearing ou the pro- po.s tl advance in railroad rates. New York merchants claim that the pro- posed odvanoe Is so radical as to oreate a very serious disturbance in trade relations. Insure your life and property with Annable who represents only Canadian Companies. Who is it that shouts encourage home industries and says buy your goods at home, don't send your money to outside towns ? Ask the same man about his insurance and you often hnd he has it placed with a foreign company. Ask him about his Fire Insurance and you find it all in Foreign companies. Canada has over 25 Insurance Companies, organized with Canadian Capital, by Canadian men, who pay losses as promptly as Foreign Companies. Be loyal Canada for Canadians, first, last and always. *Jt ANNABLE OPERA HOUSE BLOCK. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. In the matter ol tho "Cotnpanios Winding t'p Act. I8118," and in tho matter of tho "Nelson Poorman Gold Mining Company, Limited," in liquidation. Notice h hereby given that at an extraordinary general meeting of tho Nelson Poonna Gold Mining Company, Limited, hid November 17th, 1899, duly convened, a aureial resolution requiring the t-iuid company 10 Dm wound up was duly pa-^ed; which resolution at a sub sequent extraordinary gem rai mooting of the Raid company, also dub convened, and hold on December Otn, 1899, was duly confirmed. At such last mentioned meeting iho nppoi*>t- mentH of William Miirroy Botsforri of the City of Vancouver Province of Brlt'ah Columbia, as liquidator and Charles O. Bennett of lhe same place as inspector, for the purposes of the \\ hiding up were confirmed. Notice is also given (pu-suant to "Companies Winding Up Act, 1898 " section 101, that the creditors of and others having claims upon the said company, are required on or before Ihe lOlh day of January, A. 1).. HHHi, to send their n tines and addressefi, the particulars of heir debt fl or Claim*and the nature of the securities, if any, held by them to WHli-im Murray Botttford, Merchants' IJai k of Halif-tx, Vancouver, B. U., the liquidntor of lhe said company. Notice is further given thnt after Mich last men tinned date the stiid liquidator will proceed ((���distribute tho QtHtttfl of the s.iid romp my itmong the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which he shull then have notice. Dated at Vanoom or, B. C. Dec. 6th. 1899. OSBOKNH PLUNKKTT, MncMimon Building, Granville Btreet, Vancouver, B, C. Solicitor for the said Liquidator. Shareholders in tho s.id company are requested to forthwith forward their share certificates to the -a'd liquidator m order th it the distribution acourlng thereon may bo speedily adjusted. WIRE ROPE AND ROPEWAYS Hlcicln-rt and Haliidie systems. WATER TUBEBOILERS Babcock and Wilcox, etc. GAS and OIL ENGINES, FLEXIBLE METALLIC TUBING, etc. Al,p,5'toJ.C.T7CROFTS,M.i.MK. BEALICY MOCK U .kor Street, Or to Fergusson & CnoFTS.Vancouver ENGINEERS AND AGENTS. ESTIMATES. PLANS. REPORTS NELSON, B. 0. ...L. POGUE... ���FOR��� HuruesH and Saddlery Tho leading shop. Large i-tock. Uest HRortcd stock on hanit.*' HarncxH, Ccl- l.'i'ri Ot bcHt makes, Saddles, Blankets, Bells, Whips, Brushes, Combs, etc Prices satisfactory. Cull and sec Cor. Ward and Baker streets. To Contractors anfl Bnilflers You can save money by buying your Plate. Sheet and Ornamental Glass from R. H. WILLIAMS, Nelson, Agent r'o�� J. W. MELLOR, VIOTORIA, B.O. KTGlIOB iH hereby uiven that Application 131 will nt- made to the LcEJalatlve As-cm bly of thn Pro\ incn of Brinish Columbia, at itr> next session; for an Aot to Incorporate a cum pai-y With power to construct, build, -quip and operate tramways in tho Districts of Kootenay and Yale, in tho Province of Krltinh Colvmbl ; tu run and operate suoh tram ways by electric, Hieam nr othef power, as inny be inor>teootiomi- cal or convenient; to erect and operate tele* graph and -telephone lines in and boiwceu all I he cili'B, towns, videos and settlements in tiiil liifltrict-H of Kooten iy and Yale, With power to connect with other lines thnt may operate in or outside of such districts; to supply electric, steam, air, wnter oro hor power io other corporat on-*, manufactories or iudividiials; to supply light to other corporations, manufactories or individuals; to acquire and hold water tights for the purpose of generating power, whether for their own use or the us�� of Other corporations, n anufnetcries, or individuals to furnish and suppjy water to other oornori- tions, manufactories or individuals in said Ids- triots; t > acquire and hold land, tiinhcr rights, rights of way and other property nnd casements, for the purposes of tho Comp*ny, with all nee- essary powers in tlmt behalf; to nequiic xll tho assets* franchises, privilencs and business of tlie Nelson Klootrio Tramway Company, Limited) to acquire all the assets, franchises, privilig-a and business of the ltosslaud nnd .-ophic Mountain Electric Hallway Company, Limited; to receive aid,either hy way of bonus or otherwise, from any municipality in said Districts of Kootenay or Yale; to obtain exemption from taxation and other privileges from anj municipality In said Districts of Kootenny and Ynli\ and all other usual, nocessary or incidental powers and privileges as may be necessary or Incidental or conductive to the attainment of the above objects, or any of them. Dated at the City of Nelson this 1st day of December. A, D.. 1809. MACDONALD & JOHNSON, Solicitors for thi Applicants. Nelson Harness Shop The largest stock and greatest variety of Harness,Saddles, Collars, Blankets, etc , kept in the Kootenay. A call always con- Hall Street, Nelson. J. M. LUDWId. Nelson Employment Agencv WANTED. Twenty Lannnirp. OnoV Two Girls for Housework. Three Waitresses. YonnR Girl Wants Situation. CONTHAOTScTAK-0,RiKOKG DIAMOND J. H. LOVE, Ap't Baker V SPECIAL SALE IN MILLINERY -AT- Mrs. McLaughlin's Merchants' Bank of Halifax. Incorporated 1869. Capital Authorized ... - $2,000,000 Capital Paid Up, $1,500,000, Reserve, Sl,25o,ooo. Head Office: Halifax, Nova Scotia. Oeneial Banking BuslneM ransacted; Sterling Bills of Exchange Bought and Sold, Letters of Credit, Etc., Negotiated. Accounts received on the most favorable terms. Interest allowed un special deposits and on Saving Bunk accounts. BRANCUE8 IN BR1TISI1 COLUMBIA. Atlin, Bennett, Grand Forks, Nanaimo, Nelson, Rossland, Vancouver, Vancouver East End, Victoria, Ymir. Geo. Kydd, Manager, Nelson, B.O. ^^^^^^^^^^^^x^^^^^^i-^^^^^^^tr^^^^^^jX^^^^ixa^ SMOKE WILLS'S TAKE NO OTHER. -7r777777777777777777777777777 ^7777T___^_______^r. SMOK if 7'* HOY AT, ~SEA 1." OIG^ West Kootenay Butcher Co. AU, KINDS OK Fresh and Salted Meats WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Fish and Poultry in_ Season E. C. TRAVES. MANAGER. Baker Street, Orders by mall receive careful and prompt attention. Nelson. Parisian Hair Dressing Parlors TENDERS Ivertj" jfur Will be received po to 1899 for the sole priyiie8'nnv, .-- ing.li] the cbfhoI tin"i oojjw ot tho Aru now oprn. A lnnfo nssortmont ot Hair piirtinulnrs "1'1'I.V ** v Co., " Q odH, Facial Treatments and Hair Tonlo. Nelson hlecirie TrafflWBJ ; Ladles should not be without our Rose Creams "'_\_i'l ���,���,. Jloom 1, Victoria Building. | donala aloe*, Jin'" ft, LjD,
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Title | Nelson Daily Miner |
Publisher | Nelson, B.C. : Nelson Miner Printing & Publishing Co. |
Date Issued | 1899-12-20 |
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