*rW><r1$*t SlLyBRTONlAN $2 Per Ann *'s*»,**1l*.".fc**' '*SiX '■*' nnum 'it*. VOLUME TWO. E, & N, RAILWAY | j. .ntfipr Writes rf'jfo lijistiw. MEMBERS tmB TO ITS RElORl is Tills J»tata m$ Attest'' •• #eaa-i_ ia ■rtllati P-ImaMa. Mt the *m*F s>aeMa. SILVERTON, BRITISH OOLTJMBlJt, SATURDAY JULY 8,1898. NUMBKR1 To tha Editor. Allow ma to lay b-ifora your readers some facts with regard to ths Esquimau and Nanalmo Railway Compsny. This Company, hi If the stock ot which Is betel-red to be bald by 0. P. Huntingdon and tha Southern Pacific gapg, bold roughly tha whole east third ol Vancouver Island. Two million acres or so in* solid block, and tax ran roa ■rsa. First as regards pros pectors, tha Company compels every one wbo locates • mineral claim forthwith, on threat of ejeotiof, to pay thtm |260. for allseed surface righto, half down Mid half in a year, It la not that the KioelS.aa acre, would be unreasonable, were the data of known value; but the company, ao tar as known, have no right whatever "to aiiuNDtfrst payment. It la absolute lawless wrong. JB__ the people are poof and must submit; wbo could go to lair with the R.& Ny »- Then as to th* farmers tha Company rewrves great bfceka of the best land aod will not aetf lt at all; and their lowest price for inferior land Is high tor poor people. But, besides, in their daed to settlors they uot only reserve the ■rjgbtto mine anywhere on the land, on compensation, but' they reserve the right io take all the land they may want for their railway, and all Ibe timber for railway purposes, without pa.ti.vo ahv coMPS-fSATio** at all. Probably few ot ths settlers hall grasp tha offset ot these deads. But the pahU&ahould also realise the personal injury With which the Company are thus able to threaten whole sections of tha. population. If a poor farmer crosses them, politically or othsrwiaa, thajr can first, if any pnreUfse money ue ooUtanding at interest, as ii often the case?-' Order him peremptorily to pay the whole down, or be tarned out o! house aod home; or even if ho has opposed fully paid for his land and got his deed, tbey can send their men to cut an d carry away every stick of timber ou hit place. If whole trees be too cum.--.-i- some they will take just the tops or so forth, and let the rest spoil. Aud tbe timber is often worth mire tbtn tbe land it stands on, There Is, besides, a wholly different ■ |ii-:stion. Tbfirt) l« strong reason to beleive that tha land doea not belong io the Company, thai tb«y hold it, not as owners, but ns mere trustee*, to sel' as Crown land. Should this be established, the Company will probably be liable to tbe Provincial Treasury for a large sum on account of all the taxes lost through the land being wlth-held from sale, instead ot being settled by the tax-payer, The remedy propoaed ia not to take any property from the Compu-y, but to compel them to deal with the laud in a public-spirited manner for the country's good; or rather it they cannot be trusted to do so themselves to have it managed for them by the government, returning them the proceeds. At the same time the question, what interest the Company has In tha land, sho _M be determined impartially, by the Courts for instance, and by" fa'., suit without collusion. It might be*un just to lay the blame of these wrongs on the succession ot eminent men who have held the Premier- »uip of this Province, while tha matter was half dormant and perhaps bnt half understood. But now all should join througbt the Province,".without regard to Party, ln enforcing tha law, in establishing the public rights, and io defending our farmers and niinere from highhanded wrong. L. H. Fullaoa*. Pnamin Tuhnm stated publicly, AFT_B TUB m-KTINe HELP HEXB -HUBBDAY M0BKIK0, TlUT /IK BID N0T BBLIBVB IB TAX1N0 ANY ACTION TOW_BBS BTOPPIKO CHINESE emigration. That British Columbia could kot okt alomq without CHINAMEN and that wb must have THEM. That the Govermentsupporters believe in Chinese l.abor is quite evident as they have tiled to bring and mantain Chinamen amongst us, notably at New Denver, where one of Retallpck's champions fough,! hard to force upon ns the pauper labor of the Chinese. M\M LOCALS. the from the Karl's Clover Root Tea is a pleasant laxative. Regulates tbe bowels, purities Hie blood. Clears the complexiun. Easy io make aud pleasant to take. 25'ts. Sold hy The Silverton Drug Store t Victoria B. Ci June IOth. 1898. WE, Candidates for the Legislative Assembly, of B.itiah Columbia, are resolved, without regard to party, to have the Island Railway Land Grant administrated in a maxoier consistent with tbe welfare of the oountry, and, if necessary, by the Government Also, to have tho rights of the E. <S*N. Railway Company in the Und "rant fairly tested and decided in the Courts wlthojrfd«lay. Signed. " W. H. Hayward » '"D,W. Hlgglus" ( Candidates lor Eeuuimalt District.) ,a , . "Writer J. Helllert- (Candidate for North Nanalmo) " Ralph Smith " (Candidate for South Nanalmo, ) . " Robert E. McKechnla " Richmond McQueen G 'Candidate for Nanalmo City > JutV^WJ0th,;808. A tree country and white labor. Roes Thorburn waa dowu from Comstock mine, on Monday last. A-note for Retallack is a vote for Chine*, immigration. Ed. Stuart has just completed the asaeument work on the Baltimore. Ben Farley, wss down Wakefield mine Tuesday. A big strike was made in the lower tunnel at the Wakefield last waek. Ore is being tafcen out and sucked. Malcolm Beaton, late of the Comstock Mine, has gone to Rossland to look after ao-ata mining property be has in tbat vicinity. A. party oi experts went up and examined the Little Daisy mine, This is one ot the bast properties tributary to Silverton. Good ore is being taken out daily at at the Emily Edith in doing developement work. A shipment may bo looked for soon. Thanks to the ensuing election, work baa at last started on the Four Mile wagon road, where a foreman and ten Den are at work cleaning it out The trail is being cleaned out between Slvertou and New Denver, it will be a first, claas pack trail when completed. Ws hope Home day to aee it made into a good wagon road. Here Is one oi tbe planks th.it those to tbe Turner Government stand oo. Read this and keep it in mind on election day. " The absolute prohibition of .tbe immigration of Chinese into tbe Province and the exclusion of Chinese from employment by any company receiving any concession whatever from the crown. fe1©<T? CANDIDATES. '.' (G.-*-Government. 0.—Opposition. I—Independent.) Yale. North. Martin G. Deane. 0. West. Mackay G Semlin 0. East. Ellison G. Graham 0. West Kootenay Slocan. Retallack G. Green I. Revelstoke White G. Kellie I. Nelson Farwell I. Hume 0. Rossland McKane I. Martin 0. East Kootenay North Neilson G. Wells 0. Bouth Baker G. Bailey 0. Cowlchan Robertson G. Hird 0. Alberni Huff G. Neill 0. Nanalmo Olty McGregor G. McKechnla 0. Nanalmo North BrydonG. Hillier 0. South Walkaml. Smith 0. Comox DunsmufrG. McAllan 0. Victoria City Turner G.,HelmckenG., McPhilllDsG..HallG. Be-ven 0. Stewart 0. Belyea 0. Gregory 0. Victotia North Booth G. Patterson 0. South EbertG. Yates 0. Esquitnanlt Poolev G., Bulleu G., Higgms 0 . Hayward 0. Harris I. Cariboo Rogers G., Hunter G. Kinchant 0. Helgesen 0. LHlooet * East Stoddarta. Prentice 0. West Smith G. New Westminster Brown 0., Henderson I. Vancouver Carroll G., Garden G., TlsdallO. Martin 0., McPher- . sonO., Cotton 0. Bowser I, McDonald I. Chillawhack Turner G. Monroe 0. Dewdney McBrlde G. Sword 0, Delta Benson G. Forster 0. . Kiddl. Irving G. Clifford G. -EC DISMAL FAILURE Was tbe Government Meeting Jleld in Silverton. TUB PREMIER ADDRESSES IS. Dan Cronin aad J. flordou Make abU BriiUes- The Heeling* Solid tor Circa--.A Big Majority Aaaured Uim. Casslar The meeting held hero iu the interests of Jonn L. Retallack, last Thursday morning turned out to be a grand success for Robert F. Green. Tbe approach of the s. s. Hunter having on board the Hon J, H. Turner, Premier, waa tbe signal (or'a grand salnte of giant powder and the faithful few gathered at tho wharf to meet the Premier, an attempt to raise a cheer was a dismal failure. At about 9 o'clock the meeting wai called to order in Mc Kinnon's Hall, with J. A. Mc* Kiniion in the chair. The Government candidate first addressed the meeting giving his reasons why ha was supporting the Turner party and a great many more reasons wby he should not support tbem. Mr. Retallack dwelt at great lengths on tbe benefits we had received from tha Government and in the next breath stated tbat we had been neglected on account ot having heretofore elected men oppoBi'd to the government. How he reconciled these statements is not known. Even with the presence of the Premier it was impossible for Mr. Retallack to arouse any enthusiasm and his vaporing remarks met with a stony silence. On the conclusion ot Mr. Retallack's speech, tbe chairman introduced the Hon. J.H. Turner, Premier of British Columbia. Mr, Turner then entered into a tambling discourse concerning tbe policy of his Governmel and touched on the'Railroad question, the financial policy ot tbe Government, tbe miners license and other matters of public interest including a boom speech on the Klondyke. Although the Prouoier received at times applause he recognised that the meeting although failed by Mr. Ratal lack's friends Was decidedly in fayor of Mr. Green. * At ihe conclusion of tbe Premier's address Dan. Cronin asked leave toaddresa the meeting in behalf of Robert F Green. Htarty cheers and applause greeted Mr Cronin as be stepped on the platform and bis criticism of the foregoing speak era waa applauded time and time again. Mr. Cronin said he did not think thst Mr.. Retallack waa responsible for the use of public money for campaign purposes but be knew from personal experi ence that this was Government tactics. He was not surprised, he said, to see Mr. Kerr taking an active part in support the Government as be was tho man wbo had tried to bring Chinamen to New Deuver. A Gr-vve Accusation. Refering again to the charges of bribery, Mr.Cronin Raid that he had been ap- pr >ached In New Denver by R T Loworv, editor of tbe Ledge, and told that if raon- would help the Government in Silverton ho (Mr. Lowery) knew where it could be got and would see tbat it was sent. In replying, Mr. Retallack said tbat ha wished to distinctly deny the person, si knowledge of any attempt to debauch the electorate and tbat Mr. Lowery wn acting without his knowledge or consent. J G Gordon, the next speaker, aroused the ire of the Premier by refer- ing in no uncertain manner to the extravagance of the premature grant for the erectiou of the Parliament buildings at Victoria at a time when tbe country was in nc-d of the money for opening it up. He accused tbe Government of acting against the best interests of the country in using its influence towards shutting out the Corbin R.R. from Boud dsry and in their favors shown towards the Dunamuirs. Tho Piemler replied to Mr. Gord on by onlling him an ignoramus and by accusing him of dealing with matters over which the Province had no control. He licensed tbe last speaker of being unpatriotic epough to wish to see an Amer ican Railroad competiug with the Canadian roads. At this stsge of the proceedings the Premier', temper evidently caused him to overlook the fact that Mr.Retallack was also opposed tohis action regarding this matter and hi inveigled against the Corbin Railroad at great length, Mr. Retallack swallowed thia plank of his glatform and sat mutely by while the question was being dle- ussed. Fortunately Mr. Green will save us tbe trouble of seeing Mr. Turner forcing the Government candidate's platform, plank by plank, down our Govr- erment candidate's throat after July 9th. The meeting broke up with cheers for the chairman and Bob Green. ETINGS IN MEW DENVER. \Tensdaywas" an eventful day in Ne? Denver's careor" to quote tha words of oi- of their local orators. A large croid gathered.to hear tbe Premier in Clevcr's Hall in tha morning and two houffl was spent by the honorable gentleman defending himself and making protdaas. In fact ao long did he talk thai tha crowd had mostly dispersed before Mr. Cliff arose to point out the glaring Inconsistencies In the Premier's speech. As less than half on hour waa givfed this gentleman to answer.aapasch of two hours duration Mr, Cliff could not do iilmielt justice but showed what he could do If given a fair time to reply. In the evening a meeting waa held by Robert F. Green at which John L. Bet-Mack, J, M. Kellie and R. B. Kerr addjeased tbe large audience present, Mr.'Oreen stated fully his position in regard to the issues before tbe electors. Mr, Green declared his posttfon towards the Turner Party and said he waa prepared to vote against the Turner Government in a want of confidence motion on any of the planks of his platform. Mr. Green's speech received ;y applause from the voters present. John L. Retallack answered Mr. Gieen and met with much applause especially from tbe inevitable small boys in the backbenches. A masterly criticism of the f nance policy of tbe Turner Government was given by J. M. Kellie wbo dwelt at length on the injustice Bhown to ma Kootensys in the nutter of expenditure of tbe public funds. The loan «f five million dollars recently raised would lie opportionatety payable by West Kootenay while we received nothing out of it, besides supporting the whole Province in tbe exoeaa of our revenue paid over the appropriations received. R, B. Keir was tbe next speaker an 1 made a fluent speech-mo itly words. He informed tbe audience that John L. Retallack would be New Denver's representative in particular and the Slocan iu general. He said that Premier Turner had told throughout tbe Province tbat Mr. "Green bad offered himself as a Government candidate. This was denied absolutely by Mr. Green' who said that the Kootenaian article on this matter bad never been before brought to his notice. The meeting broke up With cheers tor Green and counter cheers for Retallack. I I I I J. A. McKINNON & CO, Silvertoii, J3. C. ttmVwwxmilwmtlNwmBmlwwwwwMm CABBY A FCLL LINE OF O-eat-terctl AND (Supplies • ■: i . i"' l». r. '*i IDE LOCAL LAYOUT. It is Time Fob a Cuahok. Where is Retallack's Chinese plank, Mrs. Brandon, of Slocan City spent Tuesday and Wednesday in town thia week- Tbe Public School closed ior tbe summer holidays last Friday. Miss. Dyker left on Monday for her home in Vancouver. *. Several of our citizens are moving to Brooklyn, the new town on Arrow Lake. We Have Fed Monopolies Long Enough. Last Monday was about the windiest day Silverton has experienced this year'. A vote for Green is another nail in tbe Chinaman's coffin. J I Mcintosh has purchased tbe buai ness of E O Nelson, news agent and fruiterer, and will carry on the buaineta in the old stand. A Free Ballot and am Honest Codnt. The Honest Votekb Will do tue Rest. H H Pitts paid the town a visit on Saturday. He feels confident that Sandon will give a largo majority for Mr. Green on the 9th inst. Keep tbe Chinamen out is Greens motto. Thursday was a lively day in town, first a hot political meeting, next a bear i avaclea the town and to wind up tbe steamer Hunter busts her biler, Sanford Daifcle, with his wife and children and accompanied by his sister Mrs. Lion of Minneapolis, formed a pleasant fishing party up Four Mile creek last Sunday. They secured sufficent of tbe speckled beauties for supper. Considerable interest was aroused among onr citizens over tbe election of School Trustees, which took place last Saturday in the school house. Balloting resulted ln the election of J Bowes, J A McKinnon and Wm. Hunter. There were seven candidates in tbe field among whom were two of tbo fair sex. A Vote fob Gbben is a Von Against Monoplies In Our Province. An unsuccessful attempt was made last Saturday to seise the affects of J. 0. Boyer, during which an altercation arose and both Mike Grady and J. C. Boyer were placed under arrest. Mr. Grady was up before a J. P. Monday and was dismissed. No doubt several petty law- suits will result. ^wwww^vwwwwwt^mrHrwwwwww frMtfrfr-ttefeMttftftfrfrttefreM**, 1 FINE TAILORING Spring Suit Patterns New on Hand, Mod i . - ii I would respectfully invite gentlemen to an early inspection .<£ my selections in Spring and Summer Suitings. I My prices will be found moderate. I make it a point to keep than, as ! v low as is consistent with good material, good workmanahlp and the care and attention requiste to get up thoroughly satisfactory garments. Liebscher. The Tailor, Lakelwwivaie. 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Manila Expedition Given « Good lime nt Honolulu. Victoria, B. C, June 18.---Advices today per steamer Miowera from Hono- llllil, June 10, sny: The United States transports City of Peking, City of Sydney and Australia ar- Lrivad here together nn tha lat instant. -. a»_U_*A-* ^he v°ya_e down was pleasant and the REFUSE TO EXCHANGE HOBSON. vessels traveled abreast most of the way, although it was necessary for the Peking Ail MINES Al MB CONGRESS TALKS SMALL CLAIM LandliiK of Troopa Will Be Slow- l'nwilrr Plant Bloivn Up—la -0"t- Prealdent Aanlnaldo. Kingston, funo 20.—The st'-mera Bowdin, Jiunaica and Brooklyn arrived here today and report having passed, in Windward passage last night, 24 American vessels heading southward. Waahington, June 20.—No doubt is entertained at either the war or navy department that Shafter'a expedition haa arrived safely off Santiago by this time. As a matter of fact, it is believed the first transports arrived near the blockading fleet Saturday night. According to the plans arranged for debarkation, the fleet of tru-iaports wus to lay iu a safe position until Sampson cleared the way for a landing. The ae- lection of a landing place has been left entirely to the judgment of Shafter and Sampson. Tlie first business in order upon the arrival of transports off Santiago would be a war council between Sampson and some of his naval captains on the one hand and Shafter and hia staff on the other, the purpose being to seftlc all Uie details of the debarkation. Meanwhile the fleet of transports would lie out At sea at least 10 miles beyond the blockading squadron, in order to be entirely safe from attack of the Spanish torpedo boats. 'Die work of debarking the troops is not to be one of hours, but rather of days, according to the opinion of army officers. A great deal depends upon the point selected for thc landing. It is thought that Aguidores, east of Morro castle, would be a likely landing place, in view of the fact that it has a wharf which would be extremely useful for landing the heavy supplies-and ordnance of the siege train. Blown Up _r Spaniards. Cincinnati, Ohio, June 20.—The finishing department of the King Powder Company, in Warren county, was destroyed last night in a manner leading to the belief it was the work of enemies of the government. The building, in which was a quantity of smokeless powder, had evidently been .fired by .two men near midnight, one of them being bady burned. The injured man was taken into custody. Ue is apparently a foreigner, but so badly, injured he can scarcely talk. The company has a contract to supply the government, and this is thought the reason the destruction was attempted. - President Aarulnn.li.lo. , Chicago, June 2.—A special cable today from a Record correspondent with ey's fleet reads as follows: "Hong Kong, June 20.—General Fill plno officially proclaimed a provisional government in outer Cavite June 12. There were great ceremonies, and a; declaration of independence was read renouncing Spanish authority. Aguinaldo was made president and Don l'irondo vice president The insurgents' government will not oppose American protectorate or occupation. The Baltimore sailed today to meet the Charleston and the troop ships. The French warship Pascal arrived June 15. The warship Kaiser is expected daily." Plve Thousand Prlaoners. Hong Kong, June 20.—U. S. 8. Zafiro, which has just arrived here, brought news from Manila, under date of June 17, from which it appears the Insurgents-now bold 4000 Spaniards and 1000 natives as prisoners, together with their arms. The insurgents also captured on June 14 the town of Oalanga, tho place next in importance to Manila on the bay. Frequent fires have occurred at Manila and at Ma- late. Thirty carbineros who attempted to de sert from the Spanish forces June 16 were arrested and shot. Aguinaldo informed Consul Williams of the formation of the provisional government merely for cohesive purposes and notified him of the desire of the insurgents that the Philippines become an American colony. The Spaniards have sunk the cruiser Cebu so as to obstruct the passage of the l'a-iig river. No Release for Hobaon. Washington, June 20.—The following dispatch was received today from Commodore Watson: "Captain Genoral Blanco statea tliat the Spanish government , refuses to exchange Hobson and his men." The refusal of the Spanish office™ to exchange Hobson causes a disagreeable feeling here. While there ia not a positive obligation upon the belligerents to exchange prisoners, yet it is the universal practice in civilized warfare. and Australia to slow up and wait for the City of Sydney. Eight cases of measles broke out on the Australia. The sick men were separated from the other passengers on the ship by being quartered on the hurricane deck and the surgeons had the cases well in hand when the vessels arrived. As soon aa the three vessels were sighted all Honolulu turned out to welcome the soldiers. The docks were lined with people and as the vessels entered the harbor the spectators yelled themselves, hoarse. Such a scene of enthusiasm had never been witnessed in Honolulu. When the vessels docked it was late, so the order was given to allow no one ashore, but the next morning about half the troopa were allowed to land. During tho day they were given the freedom of the city. The men visited Walkiki and other points of interest and had a pleasant time generally. At noon President Dole and his cabinet received the officers of the expedition. During the reception the steamers and the grounds of the executive building were thronged with people. On June 3 the soldiers were entertained on the grounds of the executive building. President Dole was on hand to welcome them. The utmost freedom prevailed, the affair being very informal. To each man the chief executive gave a word of welcome to Honolulu. An outdoor luncheon was served by tlie ladies of the city. The transports left for Manila on the •Jtli. Tlie Charleston steamed outside and waited for the fleet, which got away about 10 o'clock, with the Charleston in the rear. While the vessels were in port they took in the neighborhood of 1000 tons of coal. Of the 2500 men among the various vessels, but two desertions were recorded and they are from an Oregon regiment. Two other men were left behind, one being discharged for disabilities and the other is in a local hospital. WHILE WAITING FOB TROOPS. Saatlaco Porta Destroy ed and a Good Harbor Secured, Waahlnaton at the Omaha Exhibit— Oldeat Coal Mine In Europe— l.cnal Poata In British Colombia— —New Bond to— _>-lvan!te—Copper Oatpnt In April. Off Santiago, June 17, via Kingston, June 18.—The week's campaign in eastern Cuba has resulted in the practical demolition of the outer fortifications of Santiago, in anticipation of the arrival of the -troops, and the occupation of the fine harbor of Guantanamo in which today are anchored such magnificent ships as the Oregon and St Paul, together with the Marblehead, Dolphin, Suwanee and 11 other auxiliary gunboats, colliers and press dispatch boats, in an average depth of 17 fathoms of water. The military resistance to definite occupation is practically closed since the bombardment of Wednesday. An intercepted official report of the Spanish military commander indicates that his military resources are exhausted. His soldiers are now on half rations. There are supplies only for the remainder of June. The commandant has already seized all private drug supplies, in order that they may be bestowed to the use of the soldiers. The insurgent forces, armed and equipped by Captain McCalla, not only proved daring scouts, but turned out to be brave fighters and good shota with the Lee- Mctford rifles. Our own men are warm in their praise and look for unexpectedly stroing co-operation on the part of thc Cuban army. Carried Pood aad Gold. Kingston, Jamaica, June 18.—A dis- ly strong Mahtanillo, province of Santiago de Cuba, received here today an nounees tho arrival there of the Spanish steamer Purisima Ooncepcion, which sailed from Kingston, about 2 o'clock Thursday morning with food supplies for the Spanish soldiers and carrying, it is understood, $10,000 in gold. THE OMAHA EXPOSITION. of Hobaon, his rank as assistant constructor, which is equivalent to lieutenant of Hie junior grade, should be the -Sole bads for his exchange; yet it is obvious to Uie authorities here that the Spaniards hold him, not as a lieutenant, but as a popular idol of the United States. In this respect his detention ceases to be that of a prisoner of war and becomes one of a hostage. > fZ Pat aa Their fio...I < Inthes. Beirut, June B0.—In view of the ap- proaching visit of Emperor William to Palestine an aide-de-camp of the sultan is examining and having repairs made on all Uie roads in Syria and Palestine, and all the troops have been presented with new uniform*. Mureeaafna Prom the Start—Fire la the Model Mine. Omaha, June 20.—Tlie trans-Mississippi fair is starting off with great eclat For the first few days—at a time when il niay be said to have not been the most inviting—the attendance was two-thirds of what it was at the Columbian fair. The White City is spread out over magnificent distances. The amusements, architectural splendor, displays rangi-ig from the sublime to the ridiculous, and the liberal education set out before one's eyes in manufactures, liberal arts, thc In the case I wicnees, mines, horticulture, transports All students of the laboratory courses in the University of Heidelberg are required to take out life insurance policies. tion, agriculture, machinery and the fine arts is a revelation to a man who hears oaly, but has not seen with his own eyes the glories of an exposition ot an international character. The department of mines and mining has about realized its original plana for a complete representation of western mines. From faraway Alaska are coming famous Klondike nuggets, and "the" original nugget, and some are already in place. New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Montana, Minnesota and Nevada have elaborate displays of mineral resources California, at no little expense, put in a working model mine, which came to grief in the first blase on the exposition ground* at the hands of a cigarette fiend. Tlie mine model showed an old miner's cabin and a shaft. You got in this and went down at. tho rate of about 3000 feet in a minute—so it seemed —but in reality about 20 fe<*t. E. L. Preston of Troy, Mont, announces that the Troy-Sylvanite wagon road has been completed and Opened to the public. This road has been under construction since January, 1807. The cost, including the ferry across the Kootenay river at Troy and a fine bridge over the Yahk river, is, in round numbers, $7000. It is said to be one of the best mountain roads in the west The maximum grade in either direction is only eight feet in 100 feet. News Prom Kettle Palla. George Maghaughey of Rossland ia making arrangements to start a half-way house between Kettle Falls and Republic. The stage from Republic to Kettle Falls has been already started and runs 12 miles, where the transfer is made to saddle horses for crossing the summit. Some parties in Kettle Falls who have claims, which they are anxious to get upon, on Uie lower half of the reservation, are keeping saddled horses ready to make a rush for them on the first notice of the ground being thrown open. Reduelnsr Slae of Clalma. A movement is on foot in the house at Washington, D. O, to reduce the present legal dimensions of a mining claim about one-half. It is asserted that if a mining claim is good, whether it be of gold or silver, 300 by 750 feet is large enough for any one individual; if it is not a good claim, then it is more than any miner wants.: The greatest foe to mineral development in any state, it is asserted, is the excessive number of claims held by a few persons. A bill lias been prepared to compel every mine owner to work out his assessment and to allow no man to hold more than one lode or placer mine at a time, and reduce the size of all claims to 300 by 750 feet Dolnc Assessment Work. The committee on mining affairs of the house of representatives haa had its attention called to statements made by prominent citizens of Whatcom county, Washington, whose names for obvious reasons are withheld, that it would be bad policy to set aside that provision requiring assessment work to be done upon mining claims. A movement was on foot to suspend this work during the present year, but the statements whieh have been made to the committee put a different light upon the matter, and no action may be taken. It is probable Uiat such legislation will result mainly to the advantage of bands of speculators who have tied up the principal mining claims in each locality, and compel all those who actually, .wish to work and develop, a mine to purchase it from them at a high price. It is pointed out that it is not difficult for the bona fide miner, who has but one claim, to do his assessment work each year; and that in fact nearly all of these do more than the necessary amount .of assessment work every year. On the other hand, it is obviously impossible for speculators, without tbe expenditure of large sums of money, to do Uie work upon the large number of claims which they are holding for the purpose of selling at high prices to those who wish actually to engage in mining. It is claimed, therefore, that the law is clearly a good one and should not be suspended, for the reason that it compels these speculators to let go the claims they are holding under fictitious names, and thus permit actual miners to file upon them. Oldeat Coal Mine In Karnpe. Some time ago it was proposed to celebrate this year the 700th anniversary of the discovery of coal in Europe, which, it was claimed, was made near Liege, in Belgium, in 1108. Dr. F. Biittgenbach has now published a pamphlet to prove that the first discovery was made 85 years earlier, in 1113, in the basin of the River Worm, north of Aixla Chapelle. He brings forward much evidence to prove that outcrops of coal were worked in that year, and long after by the monks of Kerkrade, who first discovered its qualities aa fuel and utilized the mineral, or "black earth," as it waa called. The word "kuhl," an old German terra meaning a pit, was the origin, according to this statement, of the German "kohl" and the English "coal." The generally accepted legend haa been that coal was first used at Liege by a blacksmith named Hullos, from whose name comes the French "hotiille"—coal, says the Engineering and Mining Journal. He found that the "block earth" which outcropped near Liege could be used in the forge instead of charcoal. Coal, however, had I been used at Sheffield, in England, some 15 years earlier for the same purpose. April Copper Prodnetloa. Copper production tn the United States in April, as reported by John 8tanton, for the chief producers, was very large, reaching a total of 22,000 long tons of fine copper, which exceeded by 2528 tons the March report, and by 6465 tons the output for April, 1807. The reporting mines have increased their producUon, and there has also lieen a notable gain in that given in the reports as coming from "outside sources"—that is, from small mines not in the producers' list and from the smelters of lead, gold and silver ores. For the four months ending with April the increase in production this year haa been 8108 long tons, or 11.7 per cent, over Mr. Stanton's reported production in 1807. Mast l'»* Poata at Corners. Probably there is not a section in the mineral act of British Columbia that ia so often misinterpreted as is section 18. It relates to the staking of claims, and has been generally interpreted as meaning that, where there is no timber and post* niouuments to mark the boundary lines of hi* claim, Suoh i* not the case, and as this is a most important point it might be well to refer to thc act itself. Section 10 says: "A mineral claim shall be marked by two legol posts. • • * Tie locator shall also place a legal post at the point where he has found rock in plae." Then follows the paragraph re- latng to Btone monuments, but it refer* only to the case of running the blase line, ant makes no aflbwance'wTiafeveFl&Ttlie samo to be used as legal posts. It reads: "When a claim has been located the holder shall immediately mark the line be- t'vten posts Nob. 1 and 2 so that it can be diainctly seen, by blazing trees and cut- tin; underbrush; and in a locality where dure is neither timber nor underbrush he shall set legal posts or erect monu- ineits of earth or rock not less than two feit high and two feet in diameter at base, so that such line can be distinctly ism." Waahlnaton at Omaha. 'The Washington mineral exhibit at Omaha is going to be a crackerjack," said Captain Thompson last week. "Mr. Arm- along is exceeding all expectations in gitting together an exhibit of which the' sta'e may well be proud. Difficulties have aiei'ii in the commission, due to Uie end- lesi jealousy between Seattle and 'lacuna. The Seattle papers accuse Chairman Thompson of Tacoma of unfair mithods in turning down the proposition to have a state building at Omaha after Smith* had provided the lumber and the gieater part of the cash. 1 do not know wiulher the charge is well founded. Tlie Hiattle Post-Intelligencer roasts Chair- nun Thompson unmercifully. Some peo- ph have thought it was I who was under lir>, tlie initial not having been given. Tie chairman of the commission is Hon. (ixirge M. Thompson of Tacoma. I only htve charge of the mineral exhibit. I do nit know how this building proposition will shape itself. The last proposition was ti build a very plain, one-room building, nuking it strictly a lumber exhibit and -wing in it large'timbers which no other sate but Washington produces. This cmhl be built at a slight cost, and the Material was all to be furnished. It vould not have been a handsome structure, but it would have been unique and attractive. A meeting was held at Ta- iniiia the other day. Tlie full commis- *inii was not there, and the meeting de- tided to dispense with the building. This Is the. cause of considerable bad feeling in Scuttle. It is hoped that matters may be Larmonized at the next meeting." CITIZENS WILL USE THE TORCH. ACTIVE AT GUANTANAMO. Sheila Thrown lato the Town— Spanlah Meaaencera Captnred and Shot. Mole St. Nicholas, June 18.-6:30 p. in. —News from Guantanamo bay, up to this morning, shows that naval* operations there continue most active and with the advantage on the side of the Americans. Yesterday morning at 0:30 o'clock the Americans resumed the bombardment of Guaptanamo town and in the course of an hour threw into it 75 shells, a great majority of which appeared to have been effective. Six of these shells were 13-inch boys, eight eight-inch and the rest smaller. -The men in the tops could see many of ihe shells strike in the very midst of the town, while others fell among the shipping and commercial buildings near the water's edge. Smoke arose in dense columns from the places where thc shells fell and it is believed the damago, both by the impact of the missiles and consequent conflagration, was very great. On Thursday evening the ships had thrown four 13-inch and nine eight-inch shells into the town. This bombardment began at 4 o'clock and ended at 5 o'clock. Much smoke and confusion was discerned in Guantanamo during its progress. Crowds of people and troops of soldiers were seen moving about and the vessels in port hurriedly changed their anchorage- Texaa Battered Caatle Soeapa. On Wednesday night the Texas penetrated into the bay of Santiago, passed Morro castle and poured a well directed fire both on that stronghold and on the castle Soeapa. This battle began about 11 o'clock and ended about midnight. There was little response from the Spaniards and such as there was, did hardly any damage. No one was killed on the American shine in any of these actions. The Spanish officers who were captured on Wednesday at Guantanamo bay are reported to be on board the Marblohead. The news of the work on Wednesday night by the Vesuvius and New Orleans in Santiago bay is confirmed. The Vesuvius threw shells into the water to explode the mines, while the New Orleans engaged the fortifications along the short. The Marblehead has captured a Spanish sloop in Guantanamo harbor and made right soldiers who were on board prison- era. Hold Oaaatanaaao lin-. The Americana are now practically In full possession of Guantanamo bay and the white tente of the land force present a rather imposing spectacle. There is occasional firing from the Spanish land forces, but it is always inefficient and of no importance. Day before yesterday our soldiers captured at Guantanamo a Cuban with dispatches which he was carrying to the Spanish general. He was turned over lo the Cuban commander and shots Another was also captured the same day under similar circumstance*. His fate is under consideration. Last night the Texas entered Santiago harbor and inflicted much damage upon the forts on thc east shore. It is the general opinion among the naval officers that the possible reduction of Santiago there will he no more large operations during the summer. » Si-imiHii A" Hall Starved and In a State or Panic—Cabana Olve Newa -Five Prlaonera Taken-Marlnea Are (.rowing Restless-Bombarded a Blockhooae. On Board the Associated Press Dispatch Boat Dandy, off GuanUnamo, via Kingston, Jamaica, June 20.-Cuban scouts report today tliat the inhabitants of Cai- manera have strewn the streets with straw and oil, with the intention of destroying the city and fleeing to the hills. Caimanera lies four miles up the bay from Camp McCalla under the guns of the American ships, and the situation is desperate. Starving and famine-stricken, convinced of the ultimate triumph of the American army, and without faith in the protection of the Spanish soldiery, thc people are believed to have determined to leave their houses in ashes behind them and seek safety in the hills of the north. Tlie scouts declare that the story is accurate, and say that every building of tlie town is being rapidly prepared for the torch. Thc situation of the besieged is a fearful one. The people are eating horsea and mules and arc scouring the hills for fruits and herbs. Occasionally brief bombardments by the American fleet leave the helpless citizens terror-stricken, no preparations for defense being made. It is also stated Uiat the Spanish gunboat at Caimanera has been loaded with inflammables and will be burned with the city,, her commander declaring that she .yill never become an American prize. The scouts also say the Spanish soldiers are in almost as complete a state of panic as are the civilians and that they could easily be induced to surrender. Some of the prisoners taken by the' marines also say that they helieviMhe Spanish troops are on the verge of surrender, owing to Uie lack of food. Captain McCalla of the cruiser Marblehead and Lieutenant Colonel Huntington, in command of the marines, are not so sure, however, of the Spaiii-h rout The coast in the vicinity of Guantanamo is dotted with bright-hued Cuban flags. Numerous camps of the insurgents have been established along the beach between Santiago and this place and are used by the admiral as means of communication with the insurgents in the interior. The information which these men have given has been proven highly valuable to the Americans. Their stories of thc disaster to the Spanish soldiers in this vicinity have been corroborated by prisoners captured annum tlie camp. Another body of five Spaniards was captured by Knsign A. A. Pratt of the Marblehead. While cruising in a steam launch outside the bay he picked up a 40-foot sloop containing a Spanish captain namctl Tores and four aailora.' They said they were on their way to Guantanamo to get a supply of coal for the light house-at Cape Maysi, but the papers found on the sloop proved that they had been sent to obtain information relative to the American forces. There was a brief bombardment of a oloekhou.se up the bay by the bnttleship Oregon yesterday, and it is Believed that at least a score of Spaniards were killed. Scouting parties report that the blockhouse was completely destroyed, but that they were unable to discover any bodies, the remains of the soldiers who had been killed probably having been carried off by their comrades. Tlie marines are growing restless, owing to the delay in the arrival of the reinforcement of troops, but 1t ia generally believed here today that the transport-* will reach Santiago not later than Monday. WILD TAXES FK0M HONOLULU. NEW LAND GRABBING SCHEME, Live Stock : ompa-r Claims tu* Land Left llr>- by Reeedlac Water*. Wellington,-June 20.—A one" presenting some novel and interesting feature* has been argued before Commisirloner Hermann ot the general land office.. It j,]. volves the.ownership of lands surrounding Lake Malheur, in Oregon and hinges on the, question of whether.tiro owners of the land down to the water's edge in 1877 can now hold lands left dry by the receding waters of the lake. The French- Glenn live Stock Company is the appellant and claims under the surveys of 1877 and laws of Oregon possession of land to the water's edge of the hike. Since that year there has been a .subsidence of tho wuter and this company now claims the vacant hind as a riparian right.. A lar-a number of settlers have filed'entries for this land in the local offices of the de-iart- inent and now the question ia a* to tha title of the land .uxposed by evaiioratiou between 1877 and 1805. - ——""-—— ^ " ■ ■'■ am* Btraelc b- Lightning. , Jacksonville, Fla.. June 20.— When about to go in bathing at Plabt beach yesterday James T. Gatewood, private stenographer of General Fit-hugh Lee, was struck by lightning and instantly killed. Gatewood-.vas from Richmond, Va. , Metala. San Francisco, June 20.—Silver ban, 57c; Mexican dollars, 44 i-4@46 3-4o. Tjake* copper—Quiet; brokers', 111.76. Lead—Dull; brokers', $3.60. :TIME CARD NO. 1. Subject to change without notice. Trains mn on Pacific standard time. Going West Going Kaat Leave. ' Daily. Arrive. 8:00 am Kaalo 1:60 p. m. 8:30 aro... South Fork ...»:18 p. m. 9:36, a. m Sproule's 2:15 p.m. 9:51 am... Whitewater ...2:00 p. m. . Bear Lake ....1:48 p. m. . McGuigan ....1:33 p.m. . Junction ....1:12 p. m. Leave. .. Sandon 1:00 p. m. CODT UNB. Sandon ..Arrlvs 11:45 p. m. Cod- ....Ltav* n:_, a. ,_ ROBERT IRVING, Gen. Freight and Fast Aft GEO E COPELAND, Supt 10:03 a m 10:18 a. m 10:38 a m Arrive. 10:50 a. m _*ar« II:M *. tn. Arrlvs 11 lu a. m Story nf aa Attempt to Blow Vm the Steamer Peking. Baae Ball at Spokane. Base ball dates for Spokane are as follows: Portland will play with Spokane July 27, 28, 30, 31, August 31, September 1, 3, 4, 6, 6. Seattle will play with Spokane June 22, 23, 26, 26, July 20, 21, 23, 24 September 7 8, 10, 11. Tacoma will play with Spokane June 15, 16, 18, ,19, August 3, 4, 0, 7, September 14 15, 17,18. Importers say Uiat a revenue tax of . 10c a pound on tea ought not to raise are hard to get, the locator may uss stone j the retail pries. Victoria, B. C, June 18.—The steamer Miowera brought the following from Honolulu, June 8: The Hawaiian Star of June 3 publishes the following story regarding an attempt to blow up the United States steamer City of Peking while that vessel was in port there: "If report which is in circulation today is'true, Honolulu came near being the scene of as frightful a disaster as that of the Maine. The story is that nothing more nor less than an attempt to blow up the Peking magazine was frustrated just in time. An enlisted man, it ia said, wa* caught just lu the act of arranging a fuse connecting with the magazine. The magazine contains 400 tons of powder and bad been guarded closely. The dastard it is said is now under the closest guard and when the Peking gets on the high seas will be hanged to thc yard arm. ihe greatest secrecy concerning the matter is being maintained for fear it would mar the spirit of the present occasion. The alleged culprit is said to be half Span- Sard!" * The publication caused a sensation in this city. Military officers on the ship denied thc truth of the story, but their denial wns made in a half-hearted way. There are many corroborative features which tend to prove the truth of the report, which was first circulated by enlisted men. Others admitted that the Spanish half-breed was on board ship. Two Honolulu citizens state that they were on board the Peking on June 3 when they saw a man in iron* and under closa guard. They were onvinced th.it the prisoner was the man who attempted to blow up the ship. Navigation and Trading Company. LIMITED. Steamers "International" and "Alberta" on Kootenay Lake and River. ' Five-Mile Point connection with all paaseni^r trains of N. 4 F. S. R. R. to and from Northport, Rossland and Spokane. Tickets and baggage checked to all United States points. Leave Kaslo for Nelson sad way points, daily, except Sunday, 6:46 a. m. Arrive Northport.12:15 p. ra.; Rossland, 1:40 p. m.; Spokane, 6 p. in. Leave Nelson for Kaalo aad way points daily, except Sunday, 4:36 p. m. Leave Spokane, B i. hi.; Rossland, 10:30 a. m.; Northport, 1:50 p. m. NEW SERVICE ON KOOTENAY LAKE. Lsava Nelson for Kaalo, etc., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 8:30 a in.; arrive Kaalo, 12:30 p. m. Leave Kaalo for Nelson, etc., Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 4 p. in.; arrive Nelson, 8 p. m. BONNER'8 FERRY ANIVKOOTENAY RIVER SERVICE. Ijeave Kaslo Saturday 4 p. m.; arrlvs Boundary midnight; arrive Bonner's Ferry Sunday 10:30 a. ra. Leave Bonner's Ferry Sunday 1 p. m.j arrive Boundary Sunday tp.ni.; arrive Kaslo Sunday. 10 a. m. Close connection at Bonner'* Ferry with train* east hound, leaving Spokane 7:40 a in., and westbound arriving Spokane 7 p. m. O. ALEXANDER, Qen. Manager. Kaslo, B. C,, Oct 1, 1807. Hawaiian. Debate. Washington, June 20.—-The quick disposition of, morning business and" the large attendance in the senate today in- dicated the intention on the part of Uie senators to press the Hawaiian .question to the front a* rapidly as possible. '/ * A leading physician says that pepper is deadly poison to the systern; THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RY. .AND SOQ PACIFIC LINE I* the comfortable and most direct route to all points Kaat To 1 -eiflc coast and trans-Pacific point* To the rich mining districts of KLONDIKE AND THE YUKON. New Tourist Car service daily to St. Paul. Daily (except Tuesday) to saatera Canadian and United Statea points. Magnificent Sleeping and Dining Cars on all train*. TICKETS ISSUED THROUGH AND BAUOAOE CHECKED TO DESTINATION. 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The dispatches Mated that the jymy for the invasion of Cuba, about 10,000 strong, commanded bv (ieneral Shafter, arrived off Santiago { ,le Cuba at noon yesterday. The time of its disembarkation has not yet been determined upon, but It probably will be within the next three days. It was intended to take the. entire fleet to thp rear lines of Admiral Sampson's fleet of -warships, but an order from the admiral *tnp|-«d the advance of the ships about l."> miles to the southeast,,and (ien- eml Shafter went forward on the fjegu* ranea to confer with the admiral. Not Die faintest intimation of their inten lions regarding the landing has been allowed to escape. Undoubtedly some of the troops will bo landed al Ouantaimnio bay, but it is believed the main body will be landed much nearer Santiago. The long and trying journey from Tampa left the men in better condition thnn was anticipated. There are 14 mild ruses of typhoid fever on the hospital ship, among them being Major Horton, Twenty-fifth infantry, and several oases of measles. There are, however, no serious eases of sickness. Ilubaon Sate aad Well. New Vork, June 21.—In response to an ini'iiiry, Mr. Hamsden, the Hrilish consul ut Santiago.- sent the following dispatch to the World: "Nothing hap- •M-ned to Hobson or others during bpm- lianl-uenl." irlKlii'ul DroivalB* Accident. London, .June 21.—During tho launching of thc Uritish first-clus* battleship Albion, of 12,050 ton*,at Blackwell today, by the duchess of York, in the ceremony of which the United State** ambassador, Colonel Hay, nnd Mrs. Huy assisted, tlie displacement of the ship caused an im mense mass of water to rise on all sides completely submerging one of the lower stages of the yard and immersing hundreds of people. As this dispatch is sent, the bodies of 27 men, women and children have been recovered from the scene of Jj,% disaster. 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Major General Merritt may accompany this force, though he had expected to remain here until the departure of the fourth fleet of transports. 'Hie various commands for the third expedition have been assigned to steamers as follows: Morgan City—First Idaho and the Nebraska recruits. City of Para — Thirteenth Minnesota with the exception of its recruits. Indiana—The battalions of the Eighteenth and Twenty-third U. S. infantry. Ohio—First Wyoming batteries G and Ij, Third U. S. artillery and the Minnesota recruits. Valencia— Fourth North Dakota. The Seventh regiment of California volunteers will remain here for the present, though they will probably go to Manila soon. In order to enforce discipline, First Lieutenant Conrad of the Montana regiment last night beat Private Frank Chapman of South Dakota over the head with the flat of his sword. The private's injuries are severe, but not dangerous. Food MiiiiiukK-iI to Huviinn. On Hoard Associated Press Dispatch 'Boat Dauntless, off Santiago de Cuba, via Kingston. Jamaica, June 20.—Three large curgiK's of supplies are known to have run thu blockade already, und great quantities of food are smuggled to Havana by way of the Isle of Pines, Cienfuegos and other ports on the southwest coast having direct communeiation with the capital. It is understood, however, that nothing reaches Santiago from any of those points. The auxiliary cruisers Yankee and Yosemite arc now scouting for the Spanish steamer Purisima Concepcion, which left Kingston on Thursday morning flying the Spanish flag with food and ammunition for Cuba. Manila at Their Mrri-j. Ijondon. June 20.—The Hong Kong correspondent of the Times says: The rebels hold Manila at their mercy, but Admiral Dewey is anxious that the American I roups should have the honor of receiving the Spanish capitulation. The steamer Yuen Sing -report- passing the United Mates troop ship City of Peking on the morning of thc 15th near Manila. Npanlah In Ambush On Shore. Off Santiago de Cuba, June 18, via Kingston, Jamaica, June 19.—Several attempts to find binding places for the United States troops within a distance two miles west of Santiago huve determined, with previous inquiries to the eastward, that the shore for 15 miles is lined with Spaniards. While this will not prevent a landing close to Santiago, it may entail considerable delay, os the surrounding country must be thoroughly shelled and cleared before troops can land in safety. Yesterday at daylight thc launches of the New York and the Massachusetts re- connoitered the shore between Cabanas, two miles westward of the entrance to Santiago harbor, and Guayacabon, two miles further west, both of which points lie east of the range of mountains surrounding Santiago bay. Tlie launches pushed their noses into a hornet's nest. The brush was fairly alive with Spaniards, and thc fire was so fierce that the retreat of the launches had to be covered by thc Vixen and Texas. Lieutenant Sharp of the Vixen and Lieutenant Harlow in command of the launches were liotii complimented by Admiral Sampson for gallantry. The following is the abstract of Lieutenant Hallows report to thc commander of the Yixen dated June IS: "The expedition consisted of the steam launch from the Massachusetts ih charge of Cadet Hiirt and a launch from the New York in charge of Cadet Powell. 1 took passage on the Mas.saehu-.etts launch, leading the way. Soundings were taken on entering the bay close under the old fort and we were preparing to circumnavigate the bay at full spend when the lire was opened from the rocks on shore. The Massachusetts launch was some distance ahead about 30 yards off the fort. There was ho room to turn and our 1 pounder could not be brought to bear. We backed and turned under a heavy fire. "Cfcdet Hart operated the gun as soon as it could be brought to bear, sitting exposed in the bow and working the gun as coolly and carefully as if at target practice. Cadet Powell had been firing since the Spaniards opened. He also wns perfectly cool. Both launches ran out under a heavy fire. Hie number of Spaniards along the shore was large. The launches, as soon as was practicable, sheered, to give the Vixen the range of the fort. The Vixen and Texas silenced thc short fire promptly. "I strongly commend Cadet Hart and Cadet Powell for their cool management of the launches. One launch wos struck several times. Nobody on cither was hurt. A bullet struck a shell at (Met Harts feet between a projectile and the powder but failed to explode the latter. "Coxswain ODonncll and Seaman Bloom are commended, as also is the coolness with which the marines and sailors worked under Spanish Are. Foreign Warship* Movln** St Thomas, June 20. - The Itelian cruiser Giovanni Bauson left today tor St. Lucia. The British cruiser Intrepid has gone to Antigua, in the Leeward islands. ARE WAITING FOR TROOPS. Ilnlf.Maat Flag on Morro Caatle— Prisoner-* Taken—German* May l.un.l at Manila-Dramatic Scene on Santiago "Walla. On Board the Associated Preaa Boot Dauntless, off Santiugo de Cuba, Saturday, June 18.—Noon.—Via Kingston, Jamaica, Sunduy, June 10.—A careful inspection of the fortifications along the crest of the hills defending Santiago harbor since the bombardment Thursday morning shows the American gunners spread wreck and ruin everywhere. Some of the batteries were demolished beyond repair. The vultures which circled the hills as thick as swallows around a chimney for hours after the firing ceased furnished gruesome evidence of the fatality among the Spanish soldiers. Hundreds of trooj-g could be seen from the ships digging in mounds of earth piled by the explosion of the projectiles from the heavy guns for bodies, while their heads were fanned by the wings of the black scavengers of the battlefield. There were two spots, one on the east ond the other on the west of the harbor entrance, which were denuded of foliage. The hilltops seem literally blown away. These marked the places where the 200-pound charges of guncotton blown by the Vesuvius landed. But the most ominous token of death flew from Morro eustle. The saffron flag of Spain was half-masted for several hours. The significance of this is not known. It is not customary to half-mast flags, but possibly some Spanish leader was killed by the heavy fire of guns, though some officers of the squadron believe that the flag was half-masted as a notification to the Americans that Lieutenant Hobson and his brave men were dead. If such is the case they must have been wantonly murdered. Tlie Spanish might seek to lay their death to the bombardment, but not a shot from the Americans Btruck the fortress. Neither Admiral Sampson nor Commodore Schley believes that Lieutenant Hobson and his party have been killed. We have 17 prisoners taken at Guantanamo, including a lieutenant, besides a number in the United States for reprisals or exchange. Spanish Troopa Demoralised. There was evident demoralization among the Spanish troops during the bombardment, Officeis could be seen with drawn swords driving the men to the guns, but even then they could not be forced to stay so long as our fire was directed at them.- Fifteen minutes' night work of the Vesuvius had shattered their nerve*. It i* believed by some that the 12- inch projectile fired from the Texas, which was reported to have exploded the powder magazine in one of the western batteries, did not fall in the battery, but went beyond and blew up one of the ships in the harbor. A dramatic incident of the bombard ment was the act of a Spanish officer, who bravely ran along the parapet under a heavy fire encouraging his men to stand by their guns. Shot and shell rained about him, and after one terrific explosion he was seen no more, and the parapet disappeared. He could not have escaped death. German* May Land at Manila. London, June 20—The Berlin corre spondent of the Times *ays: It seems probable that if AJmiral Dewey is unable to undertake the responsibility for thc safety of the Germans at Manila, Admiral Deidrichs may land a force. Once a German landing has taken place German interests will doubtless assume a new aspect and as the Marine Politische Correspondenz has already pointed out, it is as easy to claim a guarantee or guarantees for the future in thc Philippines as it was in the Shan Tung peninsula. The Kolniache Zeitung, uttering a warning to the United States that it will not find colonising easy, proceeds to say: "An administration which is so corrupt and so completely at the mercy of most pernicious political influences as thc Union will hardly repair the ravages wrought by Spanish neglect and priestly rule in the course of centuries. The citizens of most of the free republics do not seem to realize the enormous burdens which a military occupation of these colonies and their protection by a navy will impose upon a state. The Americans are not even pttpared to protect their own coasts against a naval power of any importance." Where Are the Transporter On Board the Dispatch Boot Dauntless, off Santiago de Cuba, June 18.—Via Kingston, Jamaica, June 10, 2 p. m — The horizon is eagerly and patiently scanned for a glimpse of the long expected transports. Tlie delay in their arrival is inexplicable, as much favorable weather is being lost and the hurricane season is due in less than SO days. Meanwhile from Kingston and Port Antonio come reports that large quontities of sup plies have been smuggled into Cuba. Admiral Sampson is in daily communication with the insurgents under Colonel Obraro, who are investing Santiago on thc land side, and are continually skirmishing with the Spanish outposts. General Linares now commands the military forces in the town, where there are 8000 regulars concentrated. The civilians ore in a starving condition ond their deplorable condition will be more aggravated from day to day. Spies report to Admiral Sampson that the Spanish general Joral and several officers were killed by the guncotton explosion at the first trial of the batteries of the Vesuvius. Tlie violet was the Bonapartista' emblem and many duels were fought over the little blue flower. luaui-irrut Victories at Manila. Hong Kong, June 21.—According to advices from Manila, dated June 17, it was reported there that General Noncnt hi coining southward with 3000 mixed troops from Batacan, 30 miles north of Manila, found the railroad line blocked ami was taken by ambush by the insurgents. Fierce fighting ensued aud was carried on three days, during which General Noncnt was killed. Tlie native troops ji)iiiea~UieTnsurgents, and the Spaniards" i-rho were left, about 500, surrendered. A battalion at Pumpanga of native militia, supposed to be particularly loyal, began shooting its officers and killed Ave When the insurgents attacked Marabou. Ihe Spanish succeeded in disarming and imprisoning a portion of them, but they escaped when the insurgents captured Marabon. At Znpotc a regiment revolted at a critic*! moment The authorities still use mixed force*, with the result, that insurgent riflemen are frequently found to have passed the sentries and to be creeping along under cover und firing on the Spaniards from behind. Nothing is visible among thc trees. The insurgents, who fire sparingly, div.w abundant Spanish volleys, and especially at night. Thc Spaniards incessantly squander tons of ammunition into the shadow of the thickets, apparently in the hope of quickly exhausting their stock aod being in a position to surrender honorably after a hopeless fight. In the meantime the Spanish commanders have lieen ordered to burn the villagers' huts outside of town, so as to deprive the enemy of shelter, and hundreds of peaceful natives are homeless. FIGHT LIKE THE APACHES. DUgnlaed In Palm Leave* They Creep t'pon the Murine*. Guantanamo, June 4.—Noon (via Klnga- i«;a Jamaica, Wednesday, June 17.).—However unpleasant 'the experience, the landing of a small detachment of marines, mostly raw men, in thc enemy's country has taught some lesson* to the o Ulcers land men here, and postilbly also to Uie authorities at W-sUrington. It has shown Central America la Mis led. Son Francisco, June 20.—Tlie steamer Newport, which has been chartered as a government transport, has arrived from Central America. According to stories told by her passengers, the Central Americans side with the Spaniards in the present war, although the governments of the several republics are strictly neutral. The natives think Uiat Spain is getting the better of the war, as Spanish agents spread oil kinds of stories about reverses of the Americans. The news of Dewey's victory was received with great surprise. Caatelar Decline* to L«ad. London, June 21.—According to a dispatch to the Daily News from Gibraltar, the republicans at Madrid have again vainly tried to induce Senor Castelar to return to the head of the republican party. Castelar says his health is bad and that he is too old to work, but expresses the conviction that a representative government is at the door ond is about to take possession of Spain, "Carl- ism being out of the question and monarchy being an absolute failure." tW"-_tiMI_i-_*Tonre""__i^ and It ha* proven that every American camp iniisi ho compactly built and as well protected to resist night attack* -s though in 'the Apache country. It has developed several email defects In 'the navy guns under-Harvlcc conditions, and it has shown that, given a free rein wltlh repeating rifle*, 600 nervous troops can waste 10,'JOO rounds Of -ammunition, killing shadow*, in a single night, and think even then that they have done much shooting. Though 'the 16 Spaniard* found hy Lieutenant Neville'* men wore regular uniform*, mo- of those seen in the daylight attacks wore scarcely anytlhlng except big plantain leaves bound around their foreheads In lieu of hats. This acted as an effective disguise ln the bush. Others, stripped 'to a pair of dirt-colored trousers, tied branches around their waists, reaching shoulder high, and moving cautiously they could even oro** open ground without being defected, though some of tlny"n were caught at the game. Another -trick was to make a moving screen of two or three big palm leaves, almost Impossible to detect where stunt;.! palm everywhere rtaeB out of the ohap- arral. Walked With Crutches Bad Tari'lblo Scrofula Sore* Which Troubled Him tot Year*. "I have been afflicted with scrofula from birth. When 15 year* old sore* appeared on my left ankle, and pieces of bone cam* out. 1 became discouraged, but I began taking Hood's Sarsaparilla and it affected a perfect cure. The sores are all healed now.—A. K. fjcherer, Chehalii, "Wash. The Nlearaana Canal. Washington, June 20.—The senate committee on the Nicaraguan canal today agreed to report a bill providing for the construction of the Nicaraguan canal, but on lines very different from those of the bills previously reported. The bill authorized today practically provides for the construction of the canal by the United States, and provides for the payment of $5,000,000 to the stockholders for thc work already performed. Hood's Sarsaparilla Is America's Greatest Medicine. $1; six lor |6. Hooo's Pills cureTlMiver ill*. 36 cent*. The Whittle coal mine near Castle Kock is being developed. CASTORIA For Infant! and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of The hair on most of the dolls made in Europe comes from the Angora goat. THY ALLEN'S FOOT-BASa. A powder to be shaken into the shoe*. At this season your feet feel swollen, ner vous, and hot, and get tired easily. If you have smarting feet or tight shoes, try Allen'* Foot-Ease. It cools the feet and A LIVING WITNESS. Park <I<> Ia Plucky. Park City, Utah, June 21.—The citizens of this place are not discouraged over the severe losses sustained in Sunday's 8re\ Active preparations are being made to start in business again. Tents and all sorts of temporary coverings ore being rapidly put up to shelter the population. Financial aid has been offered from many quarters, but so far it has been refused. Further estimates of the total loss show that it may not exceed $750,000. Mrs. Hoffman Describes How She Wrote to Mrs. Pinkham for Advice, and Is Now Well. makes walking easy. Cure* swollen and sweating feet, blister* and callou* spots. Relieve* corns and bunions of all pain and ?:ive* rest and comfort Ten thousand tes- imonial-t of cures. Try it today. Bold by all druggists and shoe store* for 25c. Sent by mail for 25c in stamps. Trial package FKEK. Address Allen S. Olmsted, Le Boy, New York. Ilrj.--.il With I'lliluiKh Lee. Washington, June 21.—It is regarded as probable tliat Col. W. J. Bryan and thc Nebraska regiment under his command will be assigned to the army corps commanded by (ieneral Fit-hugh Lee. War department officials were reticent about the matter when questioned, but there is excellent authority for the statement that the assignment will be made. Tortured With Hot Iron*. Boise, Idaho, June 21.—The hut of an old Chinaman ot Warrens was entered by robbers, who, failing to find the booty they had expected, tortured the old man with redhot irons, after first binding and gagging him. Only $50 was secured by the robbers. The citizens have organized to search for the perpetrators of the crime and threaten to lynch them if found. Anatrla Suppllra Spain. London, June 20.— A dispatch from Paris says an Austrian agent has returned from Madrid, where he delivered to Spanish authorities, via the Pyrenees, 3,000,000 empty cartridges and 120 tons of explosives, derived from French, Austrian and Belgian sources. >'•*«■ Cium of Yellow Fever. Washington, June 21.—Two new cases of yellow fever have broken out at Mc- Henry, Miss., nnd were reported to- Surgeon General Wyman of the. marine hospital service today. The new cases ore in the some houses where the first seven case* occurred. Slanted the fail.a Fleet. Gibraltar, June 20.—The captain of a British steamer whieh arrived here today reports that he sighted the Spanish squadron off Cape Gala, a promontory of Spain on the coast of Granada, forming the eastern limit of the Gulf of Algeria. Sold to an Enallah Syndicate. Louisville. June 20.—All the coal mines in the Jcllico district, covering a total acreage of 33,000, in Whitely and Campbell counties, Tennessee, have been sold to an English syndicate. A newly discovered spot in the sun, visible now, is 20,000 miles in diameter. HOITT'S SCHOOL. Burlingame, Col., accredited and limited to 50 boys. The location and surroundings, together with the almost perfect climate and careful attention to mental, moral and physical training, easily places Haiti's among the foremost scboals for boys on Uie coast.—S. P. Chronicle. Kighth year begins Aug. 9. Ira Q. Hoitt, Ph.D., Principal. Dear Mrs Pinkham—Before using your Vegetable Compound 1 waa a great sufferer. I have been aick for months, was troubled with severe pain Ul both sides of abdomen, sore feeling In lower part of bow* els, also suffered with dizziness, headache, and could not sleep 1 wrote you a letter describing my case and asking your advice. You replied telling me Just what to do I followed your directions, and cannot praise your medicine enough for what it bas done for me. Many thinks to you for your advice. Lydia E. Pinkham'a Vegetable Compound has cured me, and I will recommend it to my friends.—Mrs. F-oRBNca R. Hoffman, 512 Roland St, Canton. O. The condition described by Mrs Hoffman will appeal to many women, yet lota of sick women struggle on with their daily tasks disregarding the urgent warnings until overtaken by actual collapse. The present Mrs. Plnkham's experience in treating female Ills Is unparalleled, for years she worked side by side with Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham. and for aometlmea past has bad sole charge of the correspondence department of her great business, treating by letter aa many as a hundred thousand ailing women during a sin. le year. Only five of the 15 Thurston county applicants for teachers' certificates passed the last examination. A collision between vessels in Boston harbor Wednesday came near blockading the only channel open to navigation, nil others being closed hy submarine mines of the government. BEWARE OF OINTMENTS FOR CATARRH THAT CONTAIN MKHCIIHV. As mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole system when entering it through the mucous »ur- faces. Such articles should never be used except on prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the damage they will do Is ten-fold to the good you can possibly derive from them. Hall's Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O., contains no mercury and Is taken Internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. In buying Hall's Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. It Is taken Internally, and made In Toledo, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney A Co. Testimonials free. Sold by Druggists, price 75c per bottle. Hall'* Family Pills aire the best If we moved our legs proportionately as fast as an ant, we should travel nearly 800 miles an hour. Plso's Cure for Consumption has been a family medicine with us since 1865.—J. K. Madison, 2409 42d Ave., Chicauo, HI. Female commercial travelers In Berlin make their rounds on tricycles, which are irranged to carry samples of their goods. CITf PermanenUy Cared. N o fits or nrrvousnes ilia MiiT Aral day's use or Dr. Kline's Ureal n.ivi testiirer. Send for VKI-.lt SS.OO trial •untie and treatise. DR. R. IL KLINE, Ltd., W0 .troll street, Philadelphia, Pu. 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Itme-f.- btXmi• t0Mrq (>-■•,•.;■ Up to Date Service. <5all and see us Opposite the SILVERTON WHARF- Fine View of the Lake. ■ CBOTCEr-WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS. COURTEOUS TREATMENT. EDITdlVl mCMPWMflS. ReUHack does not keep all of windy men in Slocan City. his If tbe Nakusp Si Slocsn R. R pays it belongs lo Ihe 0. P. R., If It csraiot pay it will belong to us. Good bargain that. . Mr. Retallack gravely informed his audience at New Denver that the planks of his platform were made out of bin own head entirely. The Kaslo News is mistaken, in thinking that pur edi_o*:ial refering to poker chips applies to any Kaslo paper. Such was not our intentipi*. Tbe Kaslo News speaks of Aylwin as a steamboat landing! It must surely be thinking of air ships as Aylwin is six miles up the Enterprise waggon road. Tbe Silverton shoutera for Retallack have become wonderfully quiet of late. Are tbey suffering from sore throats or are they getting ready to cone in out of the rainl The meeting here turned out to be a mutual admiration society. The Premier applauded Mr, Retallack and Mr. Retallaok applauded the Premier Every one else gave the couple the marble heart. will find that the men, who are men, of tbe Slocan hfcve heads of their own and have been doing some figuring for themselves. When the votes are counted on the evening of July 9th. the shoddy aristocracy of British Columbia will reoeirn such a shock tbat they will forget to turn up their lr6uBers_wbent_B"rheaTit is Tatafng in London. UNREFUTED CHARGES. SUBSCRIBE flow for the 1-.1-WJ V-*J_.V NOTICE. EDUCATION. Nortca is hereby Riven that the annua MMnJnftion'of candidates for certificates MJHiJawuii.vi v«uu.--.~u .-. — _ —lu'slj-cation to teach in the Public Schools of the Province will be held as follows, commencing pp^onday, July 4th, 1898, at 8:45 a.[m.i-' Victoria... In South Pack School *"- Building. Vaneouvsr. InilHigbJ-chooV Building, Kamloops . .In Public School Building. Each applicant must forward a notice, thirty days before tbe examination .'stating the l*"-lssc and grade of certificate for which he will be a candidate, the "optional subjects selected, and at which of the above-named places he will attend. Every notice of intention to be an applicant nrnst be accompanied with aatislactory testimonial of moral character. Candldatesare notified that allot tbe above requirements -unrobe fuftlled before"their applications can be filed. rA^andidstea for First Class .'Grade A, Certificates, including Gradrmtw, must attend in Victoria to take tbe subjects prescribed for July 13th and 14th instants, and to undergo required oral - examination. B. D. POPE. Superintendent of Education. Education Office, Victoria, May 4th, 1898. PROVINCIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE, _Qth. May, 1896. His Honor tho Lieutenant-Governor |ias been pleased to appoint the undermentioned persons to be Collectors of Votes, nnder the provisions of section 16 of the "Redistribution Act, 1898," name- John D. So-bald, of Revelstoke, for the Revelstoke Riding, West Kootenay Electoral District I Au-xAMon* Lucas, ot KasloTfor the Slocan Riding, Weat Kootenay Electoral District. Roderick F. Toliitb of Nelson, for the Nelson Riding, West £optenay Electoral District. * JonN Kibkup. of Rossland, for the Rossland Riding, West Kootenay Electoral District. And His Honor tbe Lieutenant- Governor has been pleased to appoint the undermentioned person to be a Distributing Collector,' under the pro- Visions of section 17 of tbe said Act, namely:— ' In tbe former Electoral District of West Kootenay, Geobue A. McFab__nd, of Nelson. THE GOVERNMENT OF THE Ifotke U> ProviBeltl Tax Payers. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN thst those persons who desire to take advantage of the lower rate for the current year must send the amount thereof to me on or before the 30Ui 'June, instant. JOHN KEEN, Provincial ^qsessor and Collector. Kaslo, B. C. Dyspepsia Cured. Shiloh's Vitalizer mmealetely relieves Sour Stomach, Coming np of Food Distresses, and is the great kidney and liver remedy. Sold by fhs SHveTtan Jprng Were I... i. •■ • > • • CERTIFICATE OF IMPROVEMENTS NOTICE.- "Cliff and Cliff Fraction" Mineral Claims; situate in the Slocan Mining Division of West Kootenay District. Where located:—Un the North side of Fonr-Mile creek adjoining the "Standard" Mineral Claim. Take notice that I, Francis J. O'Reilly of Silverton, as agent lor E. M. Sandi- lands, Free Miner'sCertiflcateNo. 86121, intend sixty days from the date hereof, to apply to the Mining Recorder for Certificates of Improvements, for the purpose of obtaining Crown Grants of both the above claims. And further take notice that action, nnder .section 37, mnst be commenced before the issuance of such Certificates of Improvements. Dated this 9th day of May, 1898. Francis J. O'Reilly CERTIFICATE QF IMPROVEMENTS. NOTICE,—"Carbonate Hill!* Mineral Claim, situate in the Slocan Mining Division of West Kootenay District. Where located:—On the Red Mountain joining the Baby Ruth mineral claim about four miles from Silverton. Take notice that I, Jos. A. Guere of Rosebery B. C. Free Miner's Certificate No.926A and A. E. Kennedy of Toronto Ont., Free Miner's Certificate No. 85019, intend sixty days from the date hereof, to apply to the Mining Recorder for a Certificate of Improvements, for the purpose of obtaining a Crown Grant of the above claim. ' And further take notice that action, under section 37, must be commenced before tbe issuance of such Certificate of Improvements. Dated this 16th day of June 1898. The Premier apoligized for the cold be had, when he was here trying to raise a cheer for John L. Retallack No wonder he caught a cold in the severely, chilly reoeption of the Government candidate. We are in receipt of tbe first number of the Slocan Sun published in Kaslo. It is a good, breezy paper full of news and ably edited. It cornea forth with a good clean declaration that it will support Mr. Green during the present .campaign, and its reasons why. It is a welcome addition to our exchange list We have neither time, spafife nor inclination at. tbe present time to answer the driveling* ot the de-eased imagination of the literary fakir at the foot of the lake. When we lower our editorial columns to enter into personalities we hope to do it in a more gentlemanly manner tl*.an is shown by the charity supported Slocan City Nowa. The stream of abuse, ridicule, and childishness shown by the Government Press in this Riding is taken from the cue giyen by the Government candidate himself. The absurd spectacle that John L Retallaok succeeded in making of himself in New Denver on Wednesday evening and the mock-heroics with which he met a grave accusation is only characteristic of the party. At his own request to have the matter of the misuse of the public funds threshed out, Mr. Green read declarations by Alex, McKenzio, 0. Martin and Aug. Carney, all of Kaslo, which to all fair-minded men showed Mr. Retallaok in a -very unenviable light. Alex. McKenzie declared that although appointed foreman on a public trail he would not have had the hiring or d*smi»*ing of the men under him as these had been selected for him by John Keen, Mining Recorder, Kaslo. In answer to thu Mr. Retal- }ask asked in an aggrieved tone, what connection this had with bit-? Chas. Martin declared that he had applied for work on the public work and was told that if he would vote for Retallack he could get work. Then the argumen tative talent of the Government candidate was shown in all its crushing strength, With the light of inspiration in his eyes John L.-Retallack ssid "Charley Martin has a cracked head." But it was towards the accusation of Aug. Carney that the virtuous indignation of the Broker roip to fever beat and crumpling the declaration in his hand, he cast it from him as though its touch could eonta-uinata the hands of a Government supporter. It was an exhibition of melodramatic art never before witnessed in New Denver- Thus did Mr. Retallack disprove the sworn statements of three well-known voten. t..i, _ -: The Only Real Mining Paper Published On The Lake, $2.00 V SUBSCRIPTIONS %• A YEAR. i NOTICE TO ELECTORS. J. I. OF--- Blouse waists * # JUST RECEIVED #- A FULL LINE OF LADLES AND CIIRILDREN8 DRESS GOODS. THE LADIES OF SILVERTON: ARE INVITED TO CALL AND INSPECT MY STOCK . THEY WILL FIND THE GOODS AND PRICES SATISFACTORY TO ALL. m^rWW^A^rW^sW°***WPW^^A&^Arwj Mrs. Matheson, NEW DENVER, B. 0 ♦ dreadfully Nervous. Gents!—I was dreadfully nervous and for relief took your Karl's Clover Root Tea. It quieted my nerves and strengthened orv whole Nervous System. I was troubled with Constipation, Kidney and Bowel trouble. Your Tea soon cleansed my system so throughly that I rapidly regained health and -strength. Mn. S, A. Sweet, Hartfort Conn. Sold by Tlie Silverton Drug Store The voters of the Slocsn Riding are intelligent enough to see through the petty tricks that the government and its heelecs are playing upon a disgusted and long suffering people. Four mora years pf this kind of government and British Columbia will be a good country to emigrate from. Over burdened with debt, handicapped by antidelu vian laws, with a largo Chinese population, and delivered body and sole into the hands of corporations and monopolies. This is the prospeot thrt the voters must meet at the polls next Saturday and ca-it their ballots for or against A STRAIGHT TALK. Workingmen, stand up for ydur rights. Put yoursholder to the wheel and do your share towards turning down the gang, wbo daring the last four years have dickered away your rights to corporations and neglected to attend to the necessary legislation that you, as miners, asked for. When the Mineral Act was tinkered with, as it was at different times, fnstead of aiking tbe practical mining men what wu needed, our government went to the yellow legged experts, wbo know more about sinking other peoples money than about sinking shafts and more successful in working suckers than mines. Vote against the party wbo bas refused to remove the tax on working n-iiiers. Vote against the party who has refused to legislate against the pauper labor of China and who places tbe Chinese on an equality with yon, in fact places thorn above you in the eyes of the law. This party, represented by John L Retallack, now comes before you, asking you to return them to the power they have used agsinst you for the last fonr years. They are promising and doing everything to seoure your vote, no trick being to low or dirty for them to resort to. They ASHAMED OF ITS OWN POLICY When a government is so thoroughly discredited that its members find it impossible to secure candidates who ail) endorse its policy, it is time such a government was turned down. The best evidence that the Turner government's policy is repudiated dy the electors of West Kootenay is found In the fact tbat in tbe four ridings there ia but one straight government candidate, asking tbe suffrages of the electors upon tbe opposition party's platform. A government that is ashamed of its own? policy is nnwortby of support. —Nelson Tribune. WHICH IS HE? " John L- Ket_ll_ck. Kaslo, BROKER," appears upon the official list of voters for the Slocan riding of West Kootenay. " John Ley Retallack, Kaslo, MINER." has been nominated as a candidate to represent tho riding in tbe legislature, Do these names refer to the same individual, and is the latter designation a cheap ruse to catch votes 7 The miners of tbe Slocan are an jptol- ligent, self respecting body of men snd will not be influenced by such manifest rubbish.—Slocan Son, SHORT AND SHARP. Here ia a short summary, of the results of the brilliant financiering of {Hon.?J. H. Turner, prepared by tbe Inland Sentinel: Present cost of debt and guarantees, $336,000 a year. Proposed addition tq debt charges, say $225,000 a year. Average over expenditure for the past five years. $6-5,000 a year.' Estlmated rate of increase of revenne, $S6,0Qq a year. Estimated rate of increase of salaries, $38,000 a year. Rate of increase of debt, from Confederation to 1891. under $100,000 a year Rate of Increase of debt from 1891. to 1897, over $700,000 a year. Voters you have now a chance to stop this kind of flnancering, which will surely ruin Uiis P-ro.YJnce. Cast your ballot for the right, this time, aa you will wait a long time for another chance. Editor. Be nqt deceived I A Cough, Hoarseness or Croup are not to be trifled with. A dose in time of Shiloh Cure will save you much trouble, Sold at Drug Store. Mineral Glasses and Compasses galore at the Silverton Drugstore. ' t M. L. GRIMMETT, Ci-AiKMAN or Tint Convention or IWDSI'SNOKNT ElICTOXS, AMD FELLOW E-ECT0X8 Or THI Sl.OCAN BlOIMO OF West Kootenay : Having been nominated by a representative convention of the Independent electors of tbe Slocan lliding of West Kootenay, over which you presided, aa a candidate for tbe representation of the riding in the Legislative Assembly, I beg lesve to accept tbe honor thus conferred upon me, and to assnre you tliat if elected, as I feel confident that with your active assistance and support I shall be, I propose to labor earnestly and constantly for the promotion of the material interests of the riding without distinction of locality, and of the Province ot British Columbia generally. In accepting the nomination thus offered me desire to state briefly the position which I shall assume upon questions affecting district and provincial interests. I beleive that the no-called Turner Government has not desk fairly with the question of representation. Representation by population is the only fair ami equitable manner in which the Legiala live Assembly msy be constituted. Tlie necessity of an ephemeral government should form no element ih acting upon such an important question. Expepdtture upon public work-- should I beleive, except In extreme and important cases, be kept fairly within tlie provincial revenue**?, end in most rase*-) necessary works and improvements of local interest should be decided upon ami reccoqiended local advisory hoards, and undertaken under the >uuervi**ioa of thr provincial engineer and not Mt to ths tender mercies of a gold commissioner or other similar officer. I beleive that there should In* revii-i.m of the method in which the provincial sccounts are kept, and sm-h svtteoi adopted as will eliminate all duubilul aud worthless assets snd such true und pUin statement of expenditure and aHsetn be made as will truly aud tully Indicate to the plain and average citizen the condition of the provincial finances. I beleive that there should be such laws enacted and prprnulsrated as will entirely prevent the competition of cheap oriental labour with tbat of the wbiie citizen. I beleive that legislation, hitherto prevented by tbe local government? sbould be adoped to remove the unjust tax imposed upon the mine laborer, and - the industry .of the worker in metalliferous miners be planed in the same position as that of any other class of laborers. I beleive that encouragement should be given for tbe construction of railways intended to devslope the resources of the Province, and that the railways booused by;theI'rovinco>liiuld be under Provincial control as to time allowed for construction, freight and passenger rates, snd such other regulations as will protect and guard tbe best iuterests of tbe public whose funds have contribute, to the roads const meted. I beleive that tbe interest of the Pro vince and of each of its constituent parts will be best promoted by an entire divorce of tbe local Government from all close corporations and companies which find profit in preying upon the Provincial resources without nuking any adequate or even small return for the benefit which they enjoy. I beleive that tbe mortage tax imposed by the Turner Government is unjust, iu- equitsble snd unfair; a direct imposition | 7 upon the unfortunato debtor temporarily compelled to place a charge upon his property. I should, therefore, in common with some of tbe foremost provin--) financiers labour for its prompt removal. I beleive thst West Kootenay, which contributes so largely to the Provincial revenue, should receive a larger sum for tbe developement of tbe district than hasbeon hithertft allowed by the Government,'and that the Provincial revenues should be expended within tho Province and not devoted to extra Provincial schemes as has been pledged by the Turner Government, I believe that uo important amendment vhould be mado to tho Mineral SODA WAVER Best Bra-Mb Utt Is (tab■'. 6f Ginger Ala,*Lemonade, H-n-s^dlls, Ginger Beer, Etc. Syrupa,. Raspberry, Gum, Grenadine, Orgeat, Etc. XHO-£_JPl_D waVOO noTosu - ? nmm ? iselsm ONE OF THE IN A HEW BUSINESS AtEd.Ntfara'aQMUfta),' i . ,. "1 lit mn .. , My motto in for mysell wiH-b* the aa in doing it for ethers —- COURTEOUS TREAT-CENT . . - AAfiJgST PIECES. McINTOSH. SII.VEKfON, B. C. THO& ABRIEL. Rkai. Estate aed Imsubaese. NAKUSP, . .*... ». .*» • _, JRP" — -..■•'■ » *> •»>-' | ■ vr. P. 0, CROSS I CO fire I-xaraaM ui (taunt Ageiti, ,._-M INI!* V SSOKKBIjsjm SoU« agentfor Silrejtqn Townsite. SILVERTOlf, B; C. ii> fi. GORDON, RMEsS. UALEST4T|.eMfKTlR«ft NOTARY, PUBLIC. BILVERTON. B. C - • _ % PsrtiM cutting ttoM *r «*» property of tbe -ilv-srton Towoaltv or. rem-tins same will be prosac-Ml.* tfcjuaturs are also wanted not to trespass on said property. . • , -v ~,., SILVERTON TOWNSITB. by Cross AOa.1 ■J*''*'* r , ' !■— i .' . i :■*-' t' -rsf5 NOTICE TO ELECTOR* Public meetings wiU be Uld if, tbs interest of Robert F.Grsen, IwJspsodsat C-mdid-te, in tha following placet oa the datea named. Kaalo......... -_ne36tb. Hlocan City.......... June *7tb. Milvertoa <.,.... J*M •!•»*-•• New Denver.. Im* **■■• 8andon June 3«li, Whits water July trnd. Roliaon ..ftamftAMM. Deer Park Jdy «h. Atiwwofth ~tj :•_•!'?_' Kaslo "*■ .V...Jnly*b* CHURCH SERVICES. Commencing on WedoewUy Jane Ut< fiervleetwM be held •*** amfem Wednesday evening In thtf)W*iS{B*,«n Silverton, by tbe Bav. O. F. T*u* Episcopalian minister. Divine Services will be held fa lbs Union Chnreh-by J..«L «*harpa. Trf byterlin KUsbnary. every mmjV evening at 7:30 p. % \?ieri*»r welcome. A SfEOIAL SERVICE. Au election eetmon wiW b* 1-fW b-T ._ ___, ,. ,- .IboBev.R. N. Powell i« tb*"tfnl«l Act affecting the prospector or mineral Church, 911 vtrton, tomorrow tf l'-,cUK* ,.1..,... ......... i.,,i.i «!._ __i i...j.. _sl_ ' .. • . » .._ mIk i' claim owner until the great body of'gttbject. miners in every section of the Province <__■__■ havo been cousultnd and their views ascertained. How to vote on July *h Cure that Cough witb Sh-ob**'Cora Tbe beet Cough Cure. Rall-ma .Croop I I ._ i . _ . I *HB DOBS UOO-H VUll. """""ii l,i I have the honor to be, gontlemen^ , promptly. On* million bottles add >•* ir obedient servant ' ' 1 year. 40 doaes 'lot SOctl. Sold 1*7 l° til-sertou'DiugStors. Your obedient servsnt, K. 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Title | The Silvertonian |
Publisher | Silverton, B.C. : R.O. and Harry Matheson |
Date Issued | 1898-07-02 |
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Silverton (B.C.) |
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Language | English |
Notes | Titled Silverton Silvertonian from 1898-01-01 to 1898-01-29; titled The Silvertonian from 1898-02-12 onward. Published by James Cameron from 1898-01-01 to 1898-02-19; published by R.O. Matheson from 1898-02-26 to 1898-06-04; published by R.O. and Harry Matheson from 1898-06-01 to 1899-02-11; published by an unidentified party from 1899-02-25 to 1900-02-10; published by Matheson Bros. from 1900-02-17 and thereafter. |
Identifier | Silverton_Silvertonian_1898_07_02 |
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Source | Original Format: Royal British Columbia Museum. British Columbia Archives. |
Date Available | 2016-05-30 |
Provider | Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library |
Rights | Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from the Digitization Centre: http://digitize.library.ubc.ca/ |
AIPUUID | 49b67618-12c1-4718-a6c6-cf08cfddd9d3 |
DOI | 10.14288/1.0312944 |
Latitude | 49.9508330 |
Longitude | -117.3580560 |
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