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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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See us for TRUNKS and YALISES.
LILLIE BROTHERS, THE LEADING SHOEISTS.
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REISTERER    &    CO.,
Brewers of Fine T.ager
8eer and  Porter.
Drop in and see  us.
NELSON,
B. C
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Geo. Bell & Co.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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"
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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
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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
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Bed Room Suit.
Hall Rack.
Side Board.
Couch.
Music Cabinet.
Picture.
Drapery.
Dressing Table.
Onyx Table.
Extension Table.
Parlor Suit.
White Enamel Bed.
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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.
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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.
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SMOKE
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West Kootenay Butcher Co.
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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
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