• j ux IM iXl / VOL. L, No. 12. BLOCAN, 1'-. C, J l' N1'* 82, 1900. $2.00 PICK ANNUJI. T. D. Woodcock & Co Giant Powder, Gutta Percha Fuse, Jessops' Steel, Stoves and Tinware, Coal Oil, niners' Supplies. SLOCAN, B. C. ——*4*r Orders for all Kinds of Job Work Quickly Attended to: The Drill, Slocan A. YORK & Co., Dealers in Fresh and Salt Heats, Vegetables and Provisions. • Goods shipped to any part of the Slocan. SLOCAN, B. C. oots This is a gonulnc Bale, as <Ud Linos must, he cleared out. Do not miss this opportunity of petting a pair at reduced prices. Men'sfincIacedBootslMem's iicavy grain were $3.50 to $4,1 kip Mining Boots while they last for at $3,50. This is a only $3.00. Bargain, and ninny other lines at equally low figures, See our Men's nnd Ladles'Canvas Shoes, the neatest and bcsl In the market. A lull lino of Fresh Groceries always in slock, at the Lowest figures. W. T. Shatford & Co., General Merchants, Slocan, Vernon, l-'airview, and Canip MoKluney, B. ('. CIVIC INCORPORATION. C1TIZKNS ADVOCATE SI,ncAN Iii:- CinilNii A I'I TV. inii i.11 ICxpomo Sinall anil tho lii-ni-ili* Great All >IuUoy. Itiilsi-il In Town tu hs Spent mi Impvovcmonti A Wntor Sj-itom. For n year or tiioro there has been u. feeling abroad auiong tbe b tslncss iiicn and numerous public-spirited citizens thatSlocan sliould throw off Infalitllo appendages and oniergo us a full-grown city. Of late this too!- Ing has grown stronger, and it la purposed to hold a public meeting shortly to discuss the matter fully ai.d to go Into all tho details ofthe scheme. The most enthusiastic advocates assert they can make out a strong case in favor "I incorporation. There aro many reasons adduced in support ' f the advanced step, the principal one being local improvements. Thcro Is enough property in the town-iic t.i raiso a respectable amount each yeur in taxes, which would be expended dir ctly I ir l Ik public good. The citizens generally arc not avci - to this, but opposition [i to I •- expo l ! from the foreign holders of real estate Once incor poratlon ci ines, th . ■ pers ms would be compelled to pay their share ol chronicled In vurlotis coast, eastern nnd English paperB. Prof, Odium ha i done an Immense amount of"prp lii.-ille advertising for British Columbia, and ho is ,-tls'i known as one of the Icadlug educationalists In the west. Ho is a welcome visitor anywhere and his writings from this section will result iu much gdbd. IN JIM MILL'S HANIIK. Tho <o-i-:ii N'lii-iii'-ni iiuii\\-;i_i- Beouroi tilt- KiihIii Itnilrt. The appended extract from tin; li. ('. Review, of London, Erig., would Indicate that tlie holdings of the BLootcnny Railway & Navigntion Co. have passed Into the hands ol the D-reut Northern Railway, including the lv. & 8. roads Three or I mi- months ago theshare- holders of tho Kootenay Railway and Navigation Company agreed to lease the property fur two years to the Great Northern Railway. Since tho i the directors find that traffic will develop mora slmvly than was anticipated, and ,-n the company i i unable to raise fluids on Its own credit,™ ce i* sary for tho Ilnal completion and equipment i!' the r md, they have provisionally agreed to sell tlie road entirely to the i Ireat Northern, The latter \\ ill guarantee both principal and IntercBt of the D per cent debenture stock,-bo that holders of course are placed in a stronger position, but only _- Gd per i hare Is often d for the il shares. In recommending thi-- arrangement to other sharoholddrs, the directors appear to have made :■ bargain which, under the circnm I inccs, might easily liavo been worse, lames Hill always drives a general improvements. As it Is now, the many are deriving benelits from tho exertions ofthe lew. Thc rate ol'taxation would be low, for considerable sums would Lo derived from liquor and business li censes and poll tax. An efficient scl f olhcial i c mid bo '..id. who would look alter civic affairs cheaply and well, and it would be tho primal Btbnc of Incorporation that all franchises should belong to the po >] le. Thc immense water power available and ch bo at baud in Spring r creek vvoul 1 suffice for an electric tighl s\ s* teiu and for general motive ; iwi r. The natural grade ol the townsite is a great factor In favor of a complete Alberni -P.P., Neill. scwcrng&systctii, and the nature ol Comos Opp, Moiiuce, the soil would make the cost oi bull . • ' - ">"■■' Clifford; Gov, Stables ti _ snmc moderate. Hunter, Logcrs hard bargain, and Ins hold of thc Kootcuayc mutry i now considerable. COMPLETE Itr.riKNS. The complete returns of the recent elections bIiow tho following member returned throughout tho province: - ** Grand Celebration ■ -OF Dominion Day 900 ? to be held at SLOCAN, on Monday, Jnly 2nd, 1900. $1,000 in Prizes* Football Tournament, Horse Racing, Bicycle Racing, Caledonian Sports, Etc Witli Grand Ball in Evening. ,The sani ■ c ml I t> • said ol a water system. And ll 13 tuts Improvement tho po iplo most require. Specifications were drawn up sonic time ago on this matter, and it was estimated a plentiful supply 11 goo 1 water could h piped from Goat creek to the town for §7,500, Wcre-a By stem installed tlie present estortlOnatc Insurantc rates would bo reduced and a great saving effected. Insurance men stab the rate would be cut from 9 cent, the present flgurr s, to 2 | 1 cent. In ihis item alone tho bu i 1 men would Bave mightily. Ucsldes, householders and hotels would obtain .1 plentiful supply of a ma 1 ura at rras inable rates. In manv other ways would Inc ir- poratlon ho an advantage,. Hotter sire ' -1 nd sidewalks would I , vided, and substantial Indue m ivould be bffcrc 1 for people 11 make their homes here. Everything pertaining to ti.;- town would be advantageously handled and the 1 welfare, greatly enhanci I, Due care would be taken to have thc affaii c mducted in an efficient and economical manner, and no grafter would be permitted lo get in his sellish cork. Such i.i the picture ) aintcd by tlie advocate. of incorporation, who aver tho whole Bchcrac could bo bi : in motion at a very small expense. It is an alluring talc I • unfold. Kilo Slilpiueal Undo. The Kilo sent OUl its luitial ship ment of ore this week, amounting to 20 ti u>. it goes to 1 'olora lo, win re It will bo thoroughly and exl.au-! ivelv tested.so thai a conclusion may bo arrived al as to thc kind of a mill required for tho mine, The ore will run wi-ll iu gold and give good g( :: eral return-. It is satisfactory ti Bti mony to the value it the Kilo and to i nilluvfl :k i'i'. Muni ■■ ■ '"'.■•': ihnil -I Ipp, I >icki.'. ;■ rltn—Gov, Oliver. : tew ; icy 1 !on, McBr i le. ii- jui.-u i!- Upp, Pool iy in I 1 layward. ioet, ICnat—(Ion, Pi- uitice. iet, West— - ipp, Smith. . 1.. .... th East—PP, Wells. Koote.D.iy, South East—Gov, Smith. Ko itena), Itevolstoke -Con, Taylor, ii otenny, Sloonn i .'. < irech. Ko ilen iy. S on—I P, Houston, lunU—1 iov, ( irtis. S'aiKiimo City—Labor, Smith. Nanaii . 1 ipp, Dunsmuir. 'ortli Gov, Mel linen. N. w Westminster 1 v, Urown, ... . PP. Kidd. \. 1 iria 1 itj p, Hull, Turner, Mc- ;i;i|.- and Helincken. :i.r, North Opp Booth. • ,:. - mth - . ii''. Vancouvi 1 ■( lov, Martin nnd 1 lilmonr; Con, ' 'in- len, Tatlow. ,;;'.-. West* Con, Murphy. .. ii: Con, Ellison! Yale, North Con, I' ull in. 11 ivernmenf, sition 1 fin . Conservatives, Provincial I'.u iy, i . ; or, Total, the -uri.ice. Though showing in tho upper drills, some thought the chute would not descend, but It has been conclusively proven that It does, Moreover, it has lost no'thlng in size. Wlioro cut, the ore is 300 feet from the .-ipex and it is fully six feet in width. A sample test demonstrated the rock to run i);)7 In gold per ton. By this strike tho Chapleau largely increases the reserve or ore available for milling purpi Bes. The Chapleau group, of two claims, has recently hi-en surveyed and this week the necessary steps wore taken to procure 11 crown grant for the property, which is looked upon as a very valuable holding. t_ roi: Dim iNiriN DAY. Everything Nov. InHliupe forBlooania big I'l'li'lii-alliin. Two meetings 01 the general committee haw ln-en held during the week ami everything is now iu shape for tie big celebration to be held here on July 2 in honor of Dominion day. Assurances have come from the'sister towns that thcro will be a large attendance of visitors, with strong competition In tho various athletic events Quite 11 largo amount of money bas been expended on the ball grounds and more is to be spent in fixing Up the streets. At Friday's meeting the reports of tlie various committees were received; all showing healthy progress. It was decided to.cut out the bucking con test and Apply tho prize lo the f pt bail tournament, the purse for which is $75. Additional members were put on the sports committee, and badges were ordered for the officials of the day. It was proposed that a procession ol gaily decorated rigs 3hould meet tho visitorsatthe wharf, with the band,and escort them to tin- ball grounds, where the llrst football match will take place. Thesecretary was instructed to sign the gunrahteo with thc C.P.R. f->r thc special train service. On Tuesday night tho finance committee reported subscriptions coining in freely and everybody enthusiastic for the day. On motion the band boy* were authorized to hold the ball on the evening of tbe 2nd in Schon- berg's hall, Brandon, so as to accommodate the big cr iwd expected. A letter was received from Silverton stating their football team would be on hand to c unpotc for th' tourna ment prize. It is purposed to erect an arch at the wharf and to decorate Main street with evergreens, Every . 11 reliant is asked to decorate his business house as much as possible for the occasion. Next Mi nday evening the last committee meeting will be held and the final instructions given. Tbe I it- -.. thc big day will ci mmence so ion as tho b at. arrives In the morning and will continue without delay through to the evening. It is expected tbe train to Nelson will be held over till aft; r tho sports, bo that all mav have a good chance to see everything. OUR ORE; SHIPMENTS RUllSTANTIAt SHOWING MADK BY THIS III VISION. Wo Lead Hi9 Entire Lake Cunnti-y -A. Ili'iilthy Kviili'imo of lln* Lift* anil Wriillli of tin- C'ii ni j) • Enterprise Hut J31gg«et Shipper. Though comparatively small, this week's ore shipments are important, as a portion of the tonnage represents the initial move on the part of one of the banner properties in the coming Lemon creek, camp—the Kilo. Forty tons were sent out from this division, divided between the Enterprise and Kilo. The latter ore, as is known, was sent to Colorado for'scientific treatment. The list cf sliip- j pers from this division for the year is now increased to four, aggregating 1140 tons. These figures give a practical idea of the resources of the j camp. Following is a list ot thc shipments | this > ear 'to date: mini:. Enterprise.... Arlington Black Prince. Kilo .. . wiauc. TOTAL. 2J 700 300 60 20 20 •10 MINKS AM) MINING, 1140 thc mineral resources Lemon creek camp. oi rreal Arlington' i Kc .. Oro I hnto. 11 bas boon decided to ereel tho new on- chute (or the Arlington don n In the vicinity ol tbo C.P.H. "1 switch. This will necessitate the building of ab nit throe mile i f new i wngon road ui thi - end and a new bridge over Springer creek. II. C. U ick, 11 Nel - n, c tine In on Monday j to run tho lines of the new road,work on which -,\ iii commence ti loon n I Iblc, A Wcll-Knowi . I iltori A Good Time Promised to Ail. I i: Vi;s A ST11IKB. In an Interview on the const, J. .: h rick 1. bertson, manager ol the i tcrpriso and other properties, said he '.'cared a rc| ctlti m in Kootenay ol the 'ii. astn Us strike of a few months a ■ . " l'be mucki rs in tho Kootenay 5, including these i f the Ross Ian I district, have put I irvvard a denial ! :' ir $3 pi r clay. In bis oi ini m -. : Improb ible thai work mav sontini ed in. the near future if thc present difficulties are nol settled, [t is | sail le, however, that tho in. t- l r may ui I come to u ill a Berlous i --le. as negotiations arc at present being conducted which tuny r< sull in i ■ ■ icl rj Bcttlemenl t i both the mine tnanagi i - and mucki rs. The n throughout the Slocan and Is nay, li iwcver, Is at the ; n sei I l I a SOI ' US :. itUl'C [ll a l.i: ffl i' of ininea thc mucki \^ arc fr im 8-2.50 l ■ F--G0 | er daj. Plu re are bi mc mines. It wever, n : r tbe mucki . n ceivi - -,; for bi-* liib r. Thc 11 sci • difficulty an s ■ . ■ thi ; ..' an I the muckers throughout the district are pressing :' r n '. per ' i ■■ i ittc." S far as the SI *can 11 concerned, :.' -, are paid the $3 rate and ■ . n nol the Blighb il perce] .: .• trouble In the camp. A. E. TEETER, R, A. BRADSH A.W, President, u iring i' e wci k :i visitor of n te has 1 ccn In town In ll 'son ol I'i . i'i. Odium, of Vai < ite years In ininii ippcO i'i- "■ I '.i.e cue I .' i : ' i| ' ■ ■ i : I In| v, elv the No. i ' ill ■ , i , a till ■ ' ■ ■ v" bt'in8 nm '" ' ' ti i*. atjd lloitndary, iiiul it tin I I, caught 11 • . ,. •. . p will b nt a distn i " ■ M1MNO RECUnOS. Appended is a completelist of the various records regietered at tho local registry office, II. P, Christie hcing mining recorder: I OCATIOSS. June i! Vnlontine fr, Ten Mile, Wm I lonalino. Ann! ■ Bell, Lemon or, W H Bomisli and .i Rndcliffo, 12 Polly i'i-. 1st n f Lemon, N McKian Carloton, Ten Mile, Gt*o Aylwin. Monteroy tr, -; ringer cr, 11 Caraoron. 13—Silver Bow, Springer cr, N F Mc- S mght. Colorado S i 2, same, B I Ullcttc. (Ittawn No 5, same, W it Clcmont. 15- London ir. Ten Mile, Angus McDonald. VS3EB8MEXTS. Juno 11—Ulack Bess N*o3, Dawn, Coronation, St Law renco, ('oi kci No 2, 12—Windover, Lu Ln, Calloron, Wil- no, Liberal. 13—Emory, lithe) K, Hampton. 15 - Scorpion, I liamond, I '.ii-y. :■■ Silver Tip, Black Diamond, Wellington, I- mil. nt, Saraflel I. ' Iwn Koe. > ■ i'HS. June 15—Star ,. K KurUhals to Joe C Winti -. Mcliiiu > iii-nO- .nl. The political crisis ar Victoria has i ci ii broughl l > an end by tho dismissal ' f Lieutenant ' lovi rnor Moln- ncs by Sir Wilfred Laurlcr, Sir licnrlJoly has been appointed In his place. No fin thcr additions can be made ol i resent t i Premier Duns miiir's cabinet, bill it is thought Mc* Bride, of Di wdncy, will bo made ci minis loi r of 1 md ■ and works and It, l-'. Grcci Hoi ee. the mini iter, i f mines. .1. M. McGregor came back losl nighl from' Lardeau, when he was Biirvcylng tho Empire group. 1 e foun | the Rti iv ' o di ep i i finish his h, ' will ■..' In again next month, Several small deals are pending in this vicinity. The option on the Two Friends expires on July 1 Locations and assessments continue to roll in to the record ofliee. Dave Sutherland is doing assess- v.ient work at the head of the lake. Six men aroemployed on the Tam- erac, Tho property is looking well tois week. Nothing definite is yet known as to when work shall commence on Cuu Lemon creek road. A. McDonald has located a fraction between tho Iron Horse and United Empire, on Ten Mile. A fineshowinj; of ore is reported on tho Xeepawa. Ten .Mile, in the shaft being sunk on thc vein. The had on the Iteglna has been Stripped in a number of places, showing some high grade ore. A few more men have been put to work on the Enterprise. J. Roberts, of Silverton, is the new foreman. IT. A. Hicks went to New Denver this week to do assessment work on the Mary Durham,on Goat mountain. Percy Dickenson and his expert, il. T. Kingsbury, exported the Iron il -rse. and Neepawa, on Ten Mile, this week. L. A. Thurston went up to the Queen City group, Trout creek, this week to get things In shape for immediate development. J. M. Williams, manager of the Chapleau, purposes going to Victoria to endeavor to pet a go/eminent grant towards the Lemon creek road. D. Weir, D. McPherson.D.McCuaig and Pete Llndqulst went up the creek Wednesday to work on the Young Hear group, in the Bondholder basin. Under Win. Harrington's management, the development on tho V & M group is making most satisfactory- progress. A good showing of ore i.-> In sight. "Work will commence next week on the Butte, on the north fork of Ten Mile. It is owned by M. Murphy nnd C. B. Taylor nnd is one of the best properties in the camp, AngUB McLean wns down from the rr* »u Horse, Ten Mile, on Wednesday. The winzo is now down 20 leet, with ll Inches of ore exposed. There are -evi I'ul tons of mineral on the dump. Harry Gibson uncovered a promising showing oi ore a few days agd on lhe Premier, Dayton creek. TllCfO arc three lends on the properly, each wit ha fair sprinkling of mineral. The main vein, where the last shewing was met, is bi ven feet wide. inn, ill modioli Return*. The recount of ballots cast in tho Sluc.-in riding in the recent elections was completed at Kaslo on Friday by returning officer Dncksteader. The official figures arc: Green, 039; Kane, 170; Keen, 373. Harry Mclntyre, assistant superintendent of C, P, li telegraphs, is In charge of the work gang which arrived here yesterday, having strung a now wire from Nelson this week. From here to Denver along the hike will be the hardest stretch to cover. Paronls are requested to romembe? the public examination at the school next Friday. TERROR IN CHINA THK <iKU LKUlSLVri'ltK. I If I" Government Approves Crusade Against Foreigners. nrmtx-r*. Kl«*< iwl* » ilh Parly AWIIU- •Ion* **n • "-il' ol R'urlii-n. The following candidates have been elected, according to the returns received so far: Riding. Winning Cand'te. Party. Alberni Doubtful B, A-oc-ted Fr~ Comox. . . A. Mount* ... .Turner Cas>iar.... Doubtful New York. June 12.—A London ^^^ A, g. Rogers ...Con correspondent of the Tribune says j 1( j ]*unter ("on London has been severed tempera- | chilliwack C. Munro. , . .Govt rilv from communication with two centers of the most interesting news —Pekin and Pretoria. The Boxers, like the Boers, have cut the wires, and Tien Tsin and Taku have not known with precision what was happening at Pekin, where the imperial government is censuring the !Cowichan..C. H. Dickie. .Turner Delta John Oliver Gov Dewdney R- McBride Con Esquimau.. C. E. Poolcy ..Turner " ;W. H. 11 ay ward. Turner East Lillooet. .J D Prentice. ... Ind West Lillooet.A W Smith. .Turner N.E. Kootenay* • .— Wells Ind regular troops for offering re*«* g.E. Kootenay. .E C. Smith.. Gov tance to the rebels and complimen- J slocan RF Green Prpv ting the fanatical mobs for their Ross|anti Smith Curtis..'. .Gov patriotism and public spirit in killing foreigners and burning their property. The force of over 2000 marines which left Tien Tsin on Sunday in three trains is believed to have reached the capital in safety. The presence of this force was urgently needed, lor the dowager empress has dropped all pretence and is in open sympathy with the enemies of missionaries and foreigners, and all the mission properly al Pekin is menaced with the fate of the American station at Tung Chau, where the buildings were destroyed and the native Christians murdered by the soldiers commissioned to protect them. It is the story ol Armenia repeated in Pekin. All Christian converts and foreigners at the capital are at the rcy of the mob, as well as the regular soldiers, unless marines from 31 ships of war can protect them. The great powers are co-operating in a determined effort to protect foreign interests in China. Reports that Russian troops have crossed the frontier and that 6000 men from the garrison at Port Arthur are preparing to go to Pekin under an arrangement agreed upon by the European powers are not fully confirmed. BKVOM Tiois in mi vi. Thi- People l»rlv<- oul TH»»iiiunrlr*. nu.l « iHiiinr lor u New P.niperor. I By At»ociat«d Preaa. London, June n. — A special dispatch from Tien Tsin says it is reported that the dowager empress has fled to the Russian legation ;it Pekin. A special dispatch to the Associated Press from Pekin, under date of June g, says: "The situation is growing steadily more alarming. The missionary compounds were all abandoned yesterday evening. Forty American* and English missionaries are gathered at the American Methodist mission, surrounded by 300 native pupils, whom it was impossible to send to their homes. They are waiting, with a few revolvers and guarded by ten American marines, for reinforcements to take them to the coast. "Missionaries who returned from the country to the east say the populace are asserting that thev must have a new emperor." the enemy, they will be at America siding tomorrow at 8 a. m. General Knox moved oul from Kroonstad to intercept the enemy. Full particulars later." A « rn|> ol' Boer Lie* London, June 12.—A plentiful crop of Boer reports have been filtering through Lorenzo Marques. According to these Gen. Dewet with 13,000 burghers is marching on Johannesburg, the Boers have retaken Bloemfontein, where President Steyn again occupies the presidency, the British have se tained a severe defeat at Elandsfontein, and have lost 750 killed and wounded and 150 prisoners in a fight at Vredefort. TUi- P»<-U About 11. Nothing from any source lends color to these stories, with the exception of the last, which is probably the Boer version of the disaster to the militia batallion of the Derbyshire regiment at Roodeval. In regard to President Steyn being at Bloemfontein, a dispatch from Maseru, Basutoland, dated June 11,says President Steyn was then at Vrede, 200 miles from Bloemfontein. Gen. Buller seems to be makiiv* substantial progress and ought soon to possess the railroad at Charlestown.in the northern extremity of Natal, whence presumably he will advance 011 Heidelberg and effect a junction with Lord Roberts. Joliiiuue*k*iirg Police Yield. A dispatch from Lichtenberg, dated June 11, says 60 Johannesburg mounted policemen with a Maxim gun have surrendered to Gen. Hunter. Ilinf Tli 1-011 sli Swaziland A probable explanation of the reports that a British force is moving through Swaziland comes in a dispatch from Port Elizabeth, dated June 11, announcing the return of the British cruiser Doris from Koosi bay, where she has taken a number of whale boats with the object of landing an armed force, presumably part of a plan to penetrate into Swaziland. The Boers, however, got wind of the expedition and the force was not landed. OapeCal-Inet «'ri»l» According to a Capetown dis- The British General Emearaped Be- j patch the cabinet crisis continues. it is alleged that, should Premier Schreiner secede from the bond, as he pretends, his action would place the bond in the minority in the assembly. Mr. Schreiner has accepted the resignations of J. X. Merri- mao, treasurer, and J. W. Auei, commissioner of public works. Among the members of the yeomanry killed at Lindley was W. T. Power, proprietor of the Canyon ranch in North Texas and son of Sir W. T. Power. Nelson. . . John Houston .... Prov Revelstoke — Taylor Con Nanaimo... Ralph Smith ..Labor N. Nanaimo.W W B Mclnnes.Gov S. Nanaimo. .Doubtful New Weslmins'tr. J C Brown.Gov Richmond T Kidd Prov Victoria... J H Turner — Turner " 111) Helmcken.. " " ...... R Hall " " ..A E McPhillips.. " " North. .. J Booth.... " " South. .D M Eberts.. " Vancouver. ... J Martin Gov " ....!! Gilmour. . . " '• .. ..J F Garden... , Con ,.R G Tatlow.. " . D Murphy. . . .Turner Price Eilison Con de... • F J Fulton... .Con Kuniinary Turnerites 12 Conservatives 8 Provincial • 3 Independent 2 Labor 1 West Vale. East Yale.. North Total Opposition. Government Doubtful Total. 26 8 4 38 BAYONET CHAR11E yond Volksrust. «..%. P.iSM-.M.ICH TRAIN WKhlIKBD ll Hull! Illlo a IMii-Ii and -Ml I'umrii* Kent are Injured By Auociated Preaa. St. Louis, Mo., June 12.—A special to the Globe-Democnil from Spokane, Wash., says: "Meagre particulars have reached here to the effect that the Great Northern east-bound passenger train, which left here yesterday, was derailed at Summit, Mont., at an early hour this morning. It is supposed the accident was the result of a broken rail. Two engines and four coaches are reported to have gone into the ditch. A score or more of passengers are injured, but none killed outright. Among the severely injured is Frank O. Gantor, Winnipeg." There are still two or three revolutions in progress in Spanish America, but they do not attract any more attention than lynchings in the South. By Associated Preue. London, June 12.—9:12 p. m— The war office has issued the following from Gen. Buller to the secretary of war: "Joubert's farm, June 12.—3:15 p. m. — Encamped four miles north ot Volksrust. "Laings Nek and Majuba were completely evacuated by the Boers last night. Gen. Clery, from Ingo- go, is now coming over the Nek. I have had to camp here for want of water. "A correct list of yesterday's casualties will be sent as soon as secured. Kiilli-r laki*. Another I'm on. London, June 12—10:10 a. m.— The war office posts the following dispatch from General Buller. "Headquarters in Natal, June 1 1. We forced Alrnondsek to day. It is not marked on the map, but is the last defile to Charlestown flats. The enemy were in considerable force with <*everal guns in position. The brupt of the fighting fell upon the Second Dorsets, who carried the position at the point of the bayonet, and the third cavalry brigade, who also heavily attacked on our right from a very broken country round Iketini mountain. 1 hope our casualties are less than 100, which, considering the extreme length of the position, is much less than I expected. "The whole attack was directed by Milliard, whose dispositions were extremely good. "The artillery, tenth brigade and third cavalry brigade did the mosl of the work." Hoer* III Orange lllu-i Colon*, lli'lriitcil The war office has received the following dispatch from Kelly- Kenny: "Bloemfontein, June tl.* -Our troops from the north are al Hon- ingspruit (south of Roodeval, where the Boers cut the British lines of communication). Having defejted BOERS BEATEN Roberts Attacks General Botha in Force Near Pretoria. By Aaaociated Preaa. London, June 13.—A lengthy dispatch forwarded to the war office by Major General Knox from Kroonstad, presumably sent there by messenger, reads as follow*: "Kroonstad, June 12.—We have been requested to forward you from Lord Roberts the following dispatch from Pretoria residency at 8:30 a. m. today: "Pretoria, June 12.- Pretoria and lohannesburg a-re perfectly quiet and several of the inhabitants have expressed gratitude for thc peace and order which prevails. "After surrendering the city, Botha retired to a place about 15 miles east of the Middleburg road. He had a small force at first, but during the last few days his numbers increased and his being so near the town kept up the excitement in the country, prevented the burghers from laying down their arms and interfered with the collection of supplies. It, therefore, became necessary to attack him. This I did yesterday. "He held a very strong position practically unassaible in front, which enabled him to place thc main portion of his troops on his Hanks which he knew from former experience were his vulnerable parts. I sent French w th Porter's and Dixon's cavalry brigades and Hutton's mounted infantry round by our left, and Ian Hamilton with Broadwood's and Gordon's cavalry- brigades, Ridley's mounted infantry and Bruce Hamilton's infantry around by our right. I nm|.nl on Krouud Tliey won "Both columns met with great opposition. At about 3 p. m. 1 saw- two of Hamilton's infantry battalions advancing to what appeared to be the key to the enemy's defense on their left flank. This was almost gained before dark and I ordered the force to bivouac on the ground they had won. "Pole-Care w with his division occupied our center. As 1 have explained, he could not attack, but he gradually advanced so as to support Ian Hamilton and, when I left the field, he was on the line held by the enemy's outposts in the morning. Ilillll ill llrlilllf IIihiI "I hurried back to get news of Methuen's movements. On hearing that the Free Staters had taken advantage of our crossing the Vaal to interrupt our line of communication, 1 ser.t Kitchener with such troops as I could then spare to Vredefort with orders to push south and communicate with Methuen, who 1 knew had a very compact force in the vicinity of Heilbron. I also dispatchecTa special messenger toJMethuen, instructing him to push on at all speed to the main line of railway. "These two officers met at Vredefort road station on tlie evening ot June 10. They marched yesterday to Rhenoster river, where Methuen gained a complete victory over Dewet and took possession of his camp and scattered his troops in all direction. He and Kitchener marched today towards Kroonstad. No Fear lor Ibe Army "Her majesty's government need have no apprehension as to the security of the army in South Africa. The enemy gained a slight success, which was unfortunate, but which will be remedied very shortly, and it will not take long to repair the damage done to the railway. As these diversions are all in existence 1 am now able to hold the line between this and Rhenoster in strength. Methuen will arrange to guard it onward as he advances. Ilnnli*r"» nnd Hull* r'« MfMNI "Hunter should be at Potdief- stroom today. He will then move on Johannesburg. We have COtlt*- municated with Buller, who will no doubt soon make the pi cm rus of his force in the field felt. "Our losses yesterday were not, I trust, serious, but I deplore thc death of that gallant soldier, the Earl of Airlie. The only other casualties reported as yet are: Seventeenth lancers—Major the Hon. Lionel Fortescue and Lieut, the Ilou. C. Cavendish, both killed." Gen. Knox adds that Kroonstad is quite safe. I,n»»r» In Hi 1 . nl I Il:IiI>. London, June 13.—The following dispatch has been received at the war office from Lord Roberts: "Katsbosch, June 12.— In yesterday's engagements Methuen had 1 killed and 18 wounded. Among the latter is Lieut. C. Farle, of the Twelth battalion of Yeomanry On June 7, the Derbyshire militia lost 36 killed and 104 wounded, all of whom were in the yeomanry hospital, which was captured by the Boers and retaken by Methuen." Huller larrylnu all llelori- lllm London, June 13.-—General Midler is rapidly fulliilling Lord Roi erts' hope that he will make his forces felt. A dispatch from Joubert's farm, under todays date, announced the continuation of Buller's successful march, the occupation of VolksTust without opposition and the capture of a number of prisoners while the Boer casualties yesterday arc reported to have been very heavy. A special dispatch from Capetown reports that thc Boers recently captured a train at Smalldeel and destroyed two miles ol the lines. But subsequent dispatches show that General Hunter routed all the Boers in that neighborhood Cape < iiliiii. 1 Orlerlli At the Cape Ihe ministerial uisis continues. Ihe Times correspond- FAMINE IS WORSE ent cihle that,though the announcement of the resignation of Messrs. Tewater, Saner and Merriam was! premature, it seems certain that ; they win do so and it is not likely ^\m Carrries Off Swarms of Starv- the whole ministry will resign, a so lution of the difficulty being possibly found by the progressives lending Premier Schreiner two members to fill vacant seats in the cabinet. ing Victims. London, June 12.—The famine in , India grows worse. The Stardanl's HcviftedHi-ttirii*. from victoria ! Simla correspondent, in a mail let. Vancouver, June 12.—The follow-1ter, siys: ing correct returns from the elec- ' "It would be rash to assume tions have been received: j from the almost stationary relief Victoria city--Helmcken, 1668; figures that the corner wtyj soon he Hall, IS97J Turner, 1532; McPhil- turned. So devastating has been lips, 14.1i); Martin, 1332; Brown, I the cholera outbreak, so enormous 12.V1; Yates, 1233; Beckwith, 1154 1 the mortality and so blind the tor- The actual vote was 2,994, w'ln r<--r inspired by the black death, that 48 rejected ballots, leaving 2,1146 the famine relief camps in Bombay actual count. Plumpers—Martin, presidency, which contained thou*,. 37; Yates, 1; Brown, 3; Beckwith, amis oi workers, melt away and are 1; Turner, 9; McPhillips, 6; Helnie- left empty in the course of a couple ken, 6j Hall, 5. of days. Starving though they be, Texadu cliffe, 73. •Dunsmuir, Rnd- ihe people prefer to fly to their own homes and to die rather than to tlie rather than to remain in the famine Prohibition bills have been intre- relief camps, where the cholera is duced in the legislatures of Man';- killing a hundred workers daily. toba and Prince Edward Island. Terrible stories come from Donad." , ,, , 1 . i- lhe Standard's correspondent In Manitoba it is proposed to h- ... . * . ' ' says mortality estimates are mac- cense only druggists to sell by re- curate unnumbered dead bodies tail, but others may keep alcohol -,re polluting streams and spreading for scientific purposes. There will contagion. be a large increase 111 the number ol «»»_ _"" 7 7~~ ~~\ ' ,. .. , h W omen have been made eligible scientific experiments as to the ef- to sit us aldermen and councillors ol feet Of alcohol on the human body, t le London boroughs. Election Returns Up to Date. 'Ihe following table shows the total vote cast in the election for each candidate, except in Cassiar and South Nanaimo, where the figures are not to hand, and in Alberni and Last Yale, where the returns are not quite complete. The vote of the missing polling places in the two latter ridings will not, however, change the result. The additional returns given today are from Richmond, Comox, Chilliwack, Alberni and Bast Vide. RIDINGS-CANDIDATES ' PARTIES AND VOTE Ma CJov. 57 Turn. Cons. Prov. Ind. Labcr joritlr •Al.BERNI-i Thonir-,un. 1 U. Com -- o; ' ,S COMOX- i McPhse, 1, Go*.* Muunie. A, Turn CASSIAR -2 Sr.ihles, J. iiov Clifford, C W. Cons jSj CARIBOO—a Rogers. S A, 'Ions Hunt*-, li Com ... Kin'.h.nit. I'ruv Pro* CHlLLIWACK-i Mur.iv ' ',i, . . Ashwtu. <• K. i Wilder. \ S, liH COWICHAN i i tu i .'■ Oo». ii ■.,-. (. II. rtirn in.I.I \ i n I, Go i. rrjr, 1 w Com Foi .:■ i. 1 vs. I'r-.-. 1)1 ' ■-.! 1 I Whuilui! 1 1 • McBride. R, 1-ms 1 M A 1 1 i rraMr, II. Go"l BiunUon, '■. Goi Pooley, I R, 'I urn Itayward, W II. Turn HUJglna H W, Iml. LILLOOET 1 i ,11,, K, lil'l Prentice, 1 I'. Ind.... 1. II. Mini'1 W i |.o( hore, \, '•"* Smith, A w. Turn Skinner, R It. In.i Kiini UNAS N 1'. Burnett, P, Go* , . Aini*ilriiiiK. ('oil* Well* Ind. KimlT.NA*. S !■• 1 Smith, BC, <;•'* Co»tlgan. ,1 K. Com. SLOCAN i K.-lhr. G, li"'-' Kti n. 1. Com lirec-n. K 1". Prov ROSSLAND i Curlift. S, Go*, NELSON i aft} i ■ ik; 74 I'i li 7 77 Ul 166 "321 US S5 27 111 241 .. :: If* 340 ' ..... 91 80 'a*6 80 55 2s\ 27 ' ijj 122 52 " MM 83 ii- ill "3 4.1 ,69 380 us; 507 'M4 21 ill 36 74J »35 X,2 REVELSTOKE i Macrae, A Gov 355 Taylor, ions NANAIMO CITY i v-.i... is i.,., K6 5oi" 144 ' Mi Kiii'iicI, G, t.'nn-. Smith, R, Lab NAN \|\|'i N i Mi Innw, w W li. Gov, iii\,icn. 1, Turn n * i,.J. Lab. .\ VNAIMO S i Punamulr, 1. I dm lie I. 1 ib. Mitt WESTMINSTER-i Brown. 1 C, 'i"> Reld i< L, Com ad . . 75.l'' '"0S7" 43 195 115*1 i«33 ni iii*i •-•■•'•' 73 5JI 138 88 Rll HMOND-i K v\ ,11. 1). Iml VVilklMon. M II. i mi-. KJdd, 1 Iml .ll* u \ li foRIA cm i Martin, 1. Goi . -1 ,.-• . 1 S, <i"\ Beckwith, 1 I., ilov , Helrai ken n >> Tarn 1669 lie . ll.iii. K, Turn i 17 ii i'i 117 245 Mi l-hiliii-. A E, turn \ HillKIA N i Whit*. 1 J. Go' ll'llllll, J. 1 Min Robertson, II I.. Iml 47 ,i VICTORIA s i S,ini;-|.r. (,. Go • EberU. 1) M. Turn., \ AM nl \ 1 K CITY 1 Martin. 1. Gov Mi 1 lllL'l'll, 1, 1 ill. . 17.17 1 'I.' 1 \<>1 II'' ..'.'.'.'. 5' 2S1 (1 Ml I'I"T-nli. R. dm Wood, \N ll. Com i.il'i I7M 11 ' 1063 Ul 207 Cultnll, l- r. Prov . . Wllllama, P, I ab iii 85(1 684 Mel lain, w, --.K .... 1.1 hi, 1, Lab. . J; '. \i K U i liii-i,e. i, W, Gov Murphy, i>. Ind rVALEB i 151 I'M l-.lll-.iili, l\ Inns , . 177 1' \ A LE N i Palmer. A 1 Gov. .. Pulton, l*' |. Com i i jot '3«7 ... 114 * , - 'i ihe pi." 1 to heai from. lin."iii| i le. no . -«..' RUSH T2 SETTLE Expected Result of Impending Close of the Boer War. (Cable Letter, by Associated Press.) London, June <■).—To all intents and purposes the South African war, so far as the average Britisher is concerned, is over. With the exception of the possible capture of President Kruger and the homecoming of Lord Roberts, his calendar of probabilities contains noth- inty of interest. Already China is becoming a keen rival of South Africa the burning question of the day. The capture of soo members of the imperial yeomanry, which a few months ago would have thrown the nation into a fit of despondency, has passed comparatively unnoticed. The work ot stamping out the rebellion, for such, according to thc British point of view, is the nature of the opposition now encountered, is too prosaic and too common in the annals of thc British army to merit the absorbing attention hitherto bestowed on each detail of the sanguinary struggle. .".''What shall we do with il?" is far more the topic ot the hour than speculation regarding the expenditure in lives and money that seem likely to ensue before the pacification of the Boers shall be accomplished. Large numbers of enquiries lire daily made in London anent the prospects of the undeveloped crown lands of Natal, while the rich resources of the Transvaal and Orange River colony form the basis of frequent articles. Before many months shall have passed the steamship companies plying to and from South Africa, the companies connected with the development of that portion of the globe and others equally interested and well informed . look for a large and steady emigration of trained British agiiculturlsts and others to fields on which the blood of Briton and Boer is scarcely dry. All the letters from the front indicate an increasing desire on the part oi a large proportion oi the irregular and colonial forces to settle down on this fertile land. The British high commissioner, Sir Alfred Milner, it is learned, • is devoting his whole attention to evolving a scheme of civil government applicable to the Orange River colony and the Transvaal and relying to no little extent upon the influence of the British settlers to pxercise it. Thc commissioner is in constant comniirni- caton with the secretary of stale for the colonies, Right Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, who has got the forces of the colonial ofliee hard at work on the problem, though the keen sighted officials believe the day is still far distant when the military administrators will be able to hand over the reins of government in safety to the civil authorities. The contingency oi President Kruger's still undefeated lorce scoring a victory of consequence over Lord Roberts is generally regarded as so remote as to be scarcely worth mentioning. BOBIMC1 TTHI-. WIRES. Itronit force Attack* Holier!**.' Com- iiimili ttitoit- Near Krooiimlatl London June 9.—General Fores- tier-Walker cables to the war ofliee from Capetown, under date oi June 8, as follows: •'Kelly Kennv at Bloemfontein reports that thc telegraph has been cut at Roodtval, north of Kroonstad, by a body of Boers, estimated to be 2000 strong, with six field guns. He is sending stiong reinforcements to Kroonstad and I am reinforcing from Cape Colony, 1 hope the interruption will be only ' temporary." ment ensued and the leader of the government, unable to restore order, called upon the speaker to take the chair to quell the disturbance. Several members were on the floor of the house ordering each other to sit down, when the spectators in the gallery arose in great excitement. iii-nili Ho in lid > 1 ii- < olllxlou Woodstock, Ont., June 9.— A. B. Miller, pastor of Eastwood Methodist church, is dead, as a result of blood poisoning due to a bicycle accident on the Queen's birthday. Deceased collided with another cyclist while descen ling a hill. TO HAVE liiii'liir. I'llinihMliT. u IiiiIsih Hi > ■•<-< 11 in imitation t» 11 War Celebration ill Detroit. Windsor, Ont., June 9.—Members of the Canadian club in Detroit are anxious to have a big body of Windsorites participate in thc monstet celebration of the defeat of the Spaniards by the United States, to beheld in Detroit shortly, but the attitude of certain Detroit- ers in pulling down the L'nion Jack the other day so enraged the committee who had the arrangements in hand that J. W. Drake, the master of ceremonies, has informed Major Rothwell, oi the Canadian club, Detroit, that Windsor people are possessed of the idea that the British flag would again be insulted, if they carried it, and they say they don't want to run any chances and will stay at home. OPEN A NEW LEVEL Drifting Begins on the Seventh in the War Eagle. Ill MMHEN AGAINST BOERS |io r run: in i». i<:. i. hoi si:. I'kar^c* A|ralii»l < iiinniliilt* Kill' I pun I ticonljoHiiblc I I'nuir. : Charlottetown, 1'. K. I., June9.— Yesterday afternoon's session of the legislature eclipsed all previous records for scenes of disorder,due lo the opposition accusing Cummisky, of the government side ol having miiapproprialed the poor fund of his district. Cummisky denied the •yhurge, whereupon a healed argu- A11MraIlium Who Will Plulil liifSoiilli Atrica Under t'arrlnsjlou Sydney, April 25.— Another contingent of Australian bushmen, several hundred strong, has just left Sydney for South Africa, and within the next lew days the contingents from the other colonies will also be on their way thither says a Sydney, N. S. W., letter to the Montreal Herald. The total strength oi the imperial bushmen's regiment will be over 2,500, which could easily have been increased to 10,000. In fact, a reserve force of nearly 2,000 men has been formed from the mass ol disappointed volunteers. The troops will land at Beira, and, under the command of Sir Frederick Carrington, form a kind of armed police 011 the northern and northwestern bordeis of the Transvaal. Most oi the officers are Australian-born, many being well to do professional men, and not a few celebrities in the colonial world of sport. All are good bushmen and excellent rideis. The rapidity with which they have become trans- ormed into a regular military force constitutes another argument in favor oi a citizen soldier system. The khaki uniforms are of a darker shade than those of previous contingents, and consequently less conspicuous at a distance, ll looks as if il were destined to seal thc fate of scarlet and other brilliantly colored uniforms, save for official or parade purposes, a change which it has taken the imperial authorities over a century to effect. The growth of the military spirit in Australia has largely affected the national sports, many of the leading colonial turfmen, cricketers, football players and experts at other sports being now in South Africa. There has, however, been a large increase in the number of rifle clubs, and il is estimated that by the e.ul ol the year Ihe number ol men capable of bearing arms in the seven colonies will be over too,000, exclusive ot school cadets. The experiment ol training Ihe senior cadets as mounted infantry has proved successful, and it is proposed, alter lhe .return of the various colonial troops from South Africa, to h ive periodical exercises in thc art of defending hills, mountain passes and other natural ob- A contract has been let for running the drifts on the seventh level of the War Fagle mine and work was started yesterday. After a drift has been run a short distance east, crosscuts will be made north and south to tap both veins. Another party ol contractors will begin sinking the main shaft from the seventh level tomorrow. The diamond drill has been taken down to that level to do some crosscut- ting. Work continues on the fifth level in the upraise and on the west drift on the north vein. thi the sixth level drifts are being run west on the south vein and east on the north vein. The upraise on the south vein also continues. The new hoist is working well and all the dirt is now raised to the main shaft house, the auxiliary hoist on the second level having been laid off. Plans are being prepared for the new ore bins to be erected adjoining the shaft house. They will provide a much larger number of pockets of smaller size than the old ones, ad- milting ot a better classification of ore. The station on the fourth level of the Centre Star is being timbered preparatory to the resumption of sinking, which will take place sometime this month. During the next ten days drifting both ways from the shaft on this level will be started. The crosscut tunnel on the first level has connected with the raise for the second level and the tunnel is being continued as a drift west on the ledge. It is in high grade ore for the lull face and a crosscut is likely to reveal a still greater widtn. ended the Matabele war by managing to trek and shoot the great native Witch Doctor in a cave amongst the hills. Burnham is a square-set, wiry, medium-sized man of 30, with light b'ue-grey eyes. His senses of sight, smell and hearing are acutely trained and highly developed, as much so almost as a slcuilihound. Tobacco he abjures, as it is calculated to impair his faculties for tracking. Like an Australian aborigine,he is guided by sense of smell as much as by sight. An onion, a negro and a Boer are all alike to him, easily recognizable in the dark or if blindfolded, Many a time has he saved his own and others' lives by his exquisite sense of scent. Perhaps COT THERE FIRST r Wins a Race with Boers Possession of a Pass. Loudon, June 11. —10:30 a. m,— The following report from ticneral Buller has been issued by the war ofliee: "Headquarters in Natal, June 11. The force concentrated on the Klip river al its junction with lhe Gans- vlei last night. We anticipated at thai defile a force of .the enemy this is not so wonderful as it seems, j about 3°0° 'strong, who had, 1 for a negro kraal and a Boer camp | think, intended to occupy it and are equally odoriferous. I could | wl*« retreated as soon as our heavy myself undertake, were the wind in guns opened lire, which were very the right quarter, to tell where smartly brought into action by either was more than a bow shot oil. MaJ01' M**>'> of llie R()>'al artillery, But Burnham goes beyond that inland Captain lones, of the Royal niceties of distinction, even to the presence of thc unwashed, itinerant, solitary dweller upon thc veldt. He fell into the Boers' hands through an accident at Koorn Spruit. As a prisoner he witnessed the whole action, and ultimately, having heard the officers' story of tlie light, gave navy. The South African Light Horse and second cavalry brigade were smartly engaged while covering our left front. Our casualties .ire about six killed and seven wounded." more iiiiii-s sinii'iiilir Veotersdorp, June 11.—Twohun- the Boers the slip upon the road to j dred ,ltui fifty Boers have surrender Winburg and returned into Bloem fontein Persons interested in war news may now "roll up the map oi South Africa" and spread out the map ol China.—Toronto Globe. MARTIN'S DEFEAT ed to General Hunter and the remainder in this district have promised to give up their fight. Heavy LiOMHM at lloodcval London, |une 11.--Lieut.-Gen. Sir Frederick Forestier-WSIker, in command ofthe lines of communication in South Africa, reports: "Capetown, .ftrne It. — Sunday— The following telegram has been received from Charles Knox, Kroonstadt: The following casualties re- Latest Returns Confirm His Complete | ported from Roodeval June 7, have head house. This is for temporary use until the new hoist is installed. Since this was completed, the supply of ore cars has not been sufficient to make up the ground lost and for this reason the hoist has only been run on the day shift. The first carload of ,second-clas3 ore lor the Trail smelter is being loaded today at the Le Roi. Further shipments to Trail will be made until the capacity of the Northport smelter is increased sufficiently to meet the increased output of or« from the B. A. C, mines. The two batteries of boilers at the Black Bear plant are ready for steam, furnishing 600 horse-power. Good headway is being made with the installation of the compressor, all of which has arrived except one carload. The foundations for the new hoist are ready for the capstones and will be finished in a couple of days. The collar sets of timbers are in on the five-compartment shaft, which is being enlarged to full size and timbered. Work commenced today on the preparations for the erection of a new head- frame. The ore bins at the railroad terminal on the Black Bear ground, with a capacity of 1000 tons, are well along. Orders have been placed with the Link Belt Machinery Company of Chicago for the conveying machinery for the new sorting plant, which is the last of the new machinery equipment. It will consist ot three long traveling tables, from which ihe sorters will pick the waste as it passes. DEFENCE oi'- iinuiiM Nearly 1000 Men to He moblltMd Here in July On the first two days in next month Victoria is to witness the mobilization in this city of all the Overthrow. By Associated Press. Vancouver, B. C, June 11.—So far returns complete have been received from 35 constituencies out of 29. Esquimalt gives two opposition, Victoria City lour opposition and Vancouver city two government and two opposition. Cowicban, Comox, North Victoria, South Victoria, Dewdney, North Vale, West Vale, Last Vale, Revelstoke, Slocan, Nelson, North Hist Kootenay, Lillooet Fast and Canadian coast forces for the pur pose of manning the fortresses and | Lillooet West return opposition otherwise participating in the de fense of this port. It is expected that nearly 1000 men will take part in the exercises, which will be a practical exemplification of how lhe British naval base and the provincial capital would be defended by land forces in the event of an invasion. This will be quite apart from and supplementary to the operations of lhe navy. The details, while probably known to those in authority, are not yet divulged, but it is understood that the plan emanated from the department at Ottawa, with the co-opera- lion, doubtless, of the war office. The corps which will take part will include the Royal Engineers and sub-marine mining corps, the Royal Garrison artillery, A company R. C. R., the Fifth regiment C. A. and the Sixth rifles of Vancouver. The expense ot transporting the troops will he borne by the department of militia and defense. The artillery will man the guns, while the rifles will act as auxiliaries, and the engineers in their regulation ca pacity. The manoeuvers arc expected to torm a practical lesson iu defensive- warfare, while lhe brigading of I militia with regulars is expected to have a beneficial influence on both. — Victoria Times. candidates, ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ North Nanaimo, New Westmin- ter, Chilliwack, Helta, Rossland and Southeast Kootenay return government supporters. South Nanaimo, Alberni, Richmond and Cassiar are not complete. Richmond may go government, but the others are considered certain to be in the opposition ranks when returns are all in. Aiioiin's i.iiii-i Crime. Vancouver World, Alfred Austin's poem on the relief of Mafeking is an outrage that deserves condign punishment. This man is no more fit to wear the mantle of Tennyson than the ass in the been received from Stonham,*COm- mander of the Imperial Yeomanry hospital, dated Rhenoster River, June 8, received here by flag of truce June 10. The fourth hatallion of the Derbyshire regiment (the Sherwood Foresters): Killed—Lieut. Colonel Baird Douglas and Lieut. Hawlev, and 15 of the rank and file; wounded —Col. Wilkinson, Capt. Bailey, Lieuts. Hall, Lawder and Blanchard, and ^9 of the rank and file. The Shropshire light infantry one, Cape Pioneer railway regiment, seven; ammunition party, royal marines and imperial telegraph, one each; post office corps, one. "Stonham reports that many were severely wounded and the remainder oi the fourth Derbyshire and I details c>l prisoners, except six oi the rank and file, arc in his camp. All Ihe wounded are in the camp lately occupied by the fourth Derbyshire. Enquiries are being made us to the names." 11 is inferred that the Boers captured 500 men and as late as June 10 held positions cutting ofl the British forces north oi Kroonstad from reinforcements. Another dispatch from Gen. For- estier-Walker is as follows: Hclliiicn III a Maul Klulit "Capetown, June 10, Sunday— CABINET MAKING Mclnnes Expected to Call on J.CBrown to Form Ministry. fable the lion's skin. Those wretch- I Kelly-Kenny reports from Bloetn- ed verses would disgrace a boy of j fontein this morning that Methuen, 14. The attempts to get a rhyme are simply excruciating, and arouse the same murderous instincts, even in the heart of the mildest man, that are provoked by a bad pun. Austin should be suppressed by act oi parliament, or sent to an asylum. War IHedula Arc llciuly. There has been great complaint in this country because the war with the greater part of his division, was lighting early in the morning of fune 8, 10 miles south of lleil- bron, where Colville was reported lobe with tho Highland brigade. Methuen left Lindley June 5 with ample supplies for himself and Colville, leaving Paget to hold Lindley with a sufficient force and supplies. Kelly-Kenny has ordered Knox to press on the enemy's outposts, believing the enemy'*, strength lo he exaggerated." M.ll TIIIIOI Ml OK rill'. WAH llu 111I111111 the American Rcotlt Willi 1... ni Roberta' Force Bennet Burleigh writes to the London Daily Telegraph from Bloemfontein: "One of the unique experiences at Koorn Spruifwas that of Mr. F. R. stacles to the inland advance of an I Burnham, the famous American invader. | scout, lie came here recently on the invitation of Lord -Roberts, to assist in the operations. South' Aftica knows him well, for he has diets foi months alter they deserved to wear them. Great Britain has heard of that complaint, and has anticipated the close oi the war She has the coveted decorations all ready for distribution as soon as peace is declared. The medal is described as the most costly ever issued. Il is in the form oi a live- pointed star, with a gold center, ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ carrying a miniature portrait oi the I the total for that mine tor the year Queen, which is surrounded by a to dale 38,48 ring of bronze bearing the words "South Aftica," while lhe ribbon MIH'I'IM. TO I'll in, — i.c ienl is rVo»i Nendluo Ore to it.,n, 111.- III:.. Muellers. The ore shipments from this camp this week were again limited to those from the l.e Roi mine. The total was 3005 tons, making John Bull to Uncle Sam- I am ahoul through with my contract, Sam. Do you waul me to come ere now gone Into battle helping and help vou to finish oil those | British troops. Perhaps he is best pesky Filipinos? know to the world as the man who will be colored red, while, khaki and blue. —Sail Lake Tribune. This will be the second British annexation of the Transvaal. —Toronto Telegram. This lime il will stay annexed. ions. This includes a carload oi 21 tons from the I X I. ■shipped last Saturday, but not included in lasl week's figures. Thc falling off in the l.e Roi shipments was due in the first instance to some changes in the tram, made necessary by the erection oi an extra ore capacity. W III' I of 500 lOlls h was erected at lhe Victoria, Jure 11.—Diligent inquiry fails to show that any action has been taken by the lieutenant- governor in regard to his ofliee, or in calling upon some one to succeed Martin. Rumor, though, is busy. On all sides one hears thc story that the governor has resigned. Some say he has been dismissed, but he and others in authority are mum. Mr. Seinlin and Dr. McKechnie arrived here last night, and the cab- inet makers on the street said there was much in 1 his. Mr. Semlin says he is here on business aud, beyond this, will say nothing. Dr. McKechnie was also non-communicative. He was asked in regard to .1 rumor that Ralph Smith would be called, and said this would not surprise him, but Smith's chances for success were hopeless. Many connect J. C, Brown of Westminster with the premiership on the strength ol the reported understanding on which he entered the cabinet oi Martin, namely that he would be called to form a ministry if Martin made any showing at the elections. In well advised quarters it is believed that the governor will taKe that action; though prominent Liberals say that the governor will be dismissed forthwith, Hewitt Bostock, M. P., succeeding him. Martin men say that the premier will hang on to ofliee until the house meets, it he is permitted to do so by the lieutenant- governor. Additional returns yesterday assure the election oi Wells in North Bast Kootenay. 1 lis opponents lost their deposits, Mr. Dunsmuir, as expected, is elected, the returns from Texada island not changing the results. Mr. Booth is reported elected hy six majority. This will increase the opposition to 18, making the I total combination against the government 28 OUt of a house of 38, with Alberni and Cassirr only to hear from. Martin may lose another seat in Vancouver, for Wilson's friends have asked for a re. Hint and helieve an impartial tally v... .him. It seems thai when me ''ots were counted Saturday night, me scrutineer read OUt the results from the -*4 boxes. There were many spoilt and doubtful ballots and, as 12 candidates were running, the columns ol figures were numerous. Wilson was counted four ahead of Gilmour, then lhe reluming officer's deputy declared he had made a mis- lake of ten in counting Gilmour's column and Gilmour led Wilson by siX, ' . * I THE SLOCAN DRILL IS Pl'BMSHKU KVKRV FsijHV AT BLOOAKj - .- .- - I'- 0, Legal Advertising 10 cents a line lor the fust Insertion and5 cents a line each ■-llllHI'l|lll'lll illHl'I'tillll. Transient adve^ltamonts ut sumo rates ah legal ad vo.tisinj;. ■Locals will be ohargod LO cents a lino fur oaoh insertion. Oouimerolal Kates niacin known upon .application. The Subscription in $- par year, strictly In advancoj |8.Mayeur If uotBopald. Address all letters to— THE SLOGAN DRILL, Slocan, D; C. FRIDAY, JUNE Bind, moo. EDITORIAL CB0PF1NUS, .Too Martin's following in thc House has been increased to olgllt hy thc .return of Mr. Stables in Casslftt* over .Cupt. John Irving. British Columbia Liberals arc rcg isterlllfft kick early againstiHowett Bostock becoming the next lieutenant governor of the province. There is a touch of the grotesque in Hon. Mr. Becbo'a grandllcquont cull, in the 13. C. (Jnzelle, to the faithful legislators to foregather at Victoria on July 5th, and tho realizn tion ofthe worthy RontloraaU having band'Friday niglTrwasmuoh appro" lost his deposit on June 9. DRILL POINTS. It is difficult to find a vacant house in town. The WMtGi-in tlie lake v>iBQ again this week. There are throe tousorlal parlors now in town. Tho Sandon lire brigade lias resigned in Q body. Freight reoelptaattbo various lake ports continue large. Mrs. Blench is having 0 kitchen added to her re^ldouco. Frank Hick is developing some property on Lemon creek. D. D. lioiierison has sold his ranch bolow the town to I'. Briteim. Jolin Craig bus completed his con- tract on thoOddfellows' block. ■ Wii Iter Bill I has passed the entrance examinations from this town. Hills fin-the 12th Of duly eelebra- tlon here will be. out next week. Rosebory strawberries an* on sale hero and they are a prime article. Dave lireinniT returned Monday from a lengthened visit to Europe. Sloean now boasts of more (rotting horses than any town in the camp. Another fortnlglit will about finish tho-wagon road to the Arlington lllilie. Few, if any, people took in the circus at Nelson yesterday from this camp, The short- concert given by the At Ottawa it has been given oul that the Dominion elections will not take place before another session ol parliament is held, notwithstanding that preparations wen; being made lor holding them In October. Trie announcement may be only a blind," however, to throw the wicked Tories off their guard. Canada is in a most prosperous condition, as the trade figures issued at Ottawa on Friday show, the total .trade for eleven months ending May .10 last being (823,596,000, or an increase "of $lli,.')l2,0CK) over tha same time last year. Exports give an in crease of $19,777,030 and imports an increase of .fi'il.iJaj.UOO. Tin- duty ..collected was$20,615,000, or $3,615,- 0UJ over the same period last year. By a gracious act on the part ol W. A. Clark and F, August Heinze, two ot the largest mine operators in Montana, many thousands ui' mine workers have been granted an eight-hour day, with no reduction iu wages. Ncedles3 to say this act is duly up predated by the men, while the owners have won for themselves lasting gratitude. Their example will suou become thc universal law in the state. As briefly announced last week James Dunsmuir was called upon to iorm a government on the resignation of Hun. Joseph Martin, lie secured jshe services of Hon. Mr. Turner ;:-- finance minister and Hon. Mr. Eberts as attorney general. At the op|iosi- tion caucus held in Vancouver .Monday, a majority following was guaranteed Premier Dunsmuir, so that the House, may meet on July o am! pass the estimates and certain non- .contentious legislation. The session will bo short, and then the cabinet Is to be entirely reconstructed and something else follow—more trouble. An agitation is on foot here that should be encouraged by every citizen having the welfare ofthe town at heart—Incorporation. Slocan is not a whit too small or too young to take upon herself tho direction of her own destinies, and so lo. g as the proper I Injured cyo. elated, The total receipts for the relief of the Sandon lire victims amounted to $9,921.15. The Inception 11 the early closlug movement Monday caught many people unawares. I-'. A. Wo; il will erect a brick block, OOxEO feel, iii Sandon, for stores, offices and hall, Frfd Tattcrsal!. a brother of J. E. Taltersall. Is a recent arrival lure from Gananoquc, t Int. (ici John Craig's bread atD.Arnot's nd Shatford & Co.'s. Best In the market and always fresh. F, ,T. Smyth, of tho Movie Leader, and a former l'09ldont here, was a visitor in town Tuesday. E. J. Coylr*, assistant general pas Benger ngont of the C.P.R., Vancouver, was here on Saturday. J. Kenny is now In cbnrgooffhe Nelson train while Conductor Bradshaw is laid off for repairs. Russell Nichol underwent a sue cessful operation nt Nela m last week at the hands of Dr. Lallan. J. A Anderson has his soda fountain working at the drug Btore.slack- ing the thirst ofthe citizens. Tho charter for tho Royal Scarlet degree of the Orange Boclety to be organized here has arrived. Alex. Rogers has lilted up an ox- cccdinjrlv neat barber shop In the old Miner.-*' Union reading room. A large quantity of wirehas arrived here for the new C.P.R. telegraph line from Nelsouto New Denver. A great deal of live stock keeps p-iBsing through town, oonsigncd to Pat Burns' numerous meat marts. New potatoes have made their appearance in town. The festive tubers arc fetching five ccnis per pound. II. 1). Curtis is making application for tho purchase of I"-'*'.) acres of land, adjoining the townslte of Brandon. i'inductor Bradshaw had his right thumb badlv smashed on Saturday while cou pilng cars at Park siding. W. T. Shatford, head of the firm do'1 ng business here, was in town all last week, busily employed stocktaking. An exciting tug-of-war was held Tuesday evening, W.Wordeu's team of light-weights won alter a hard struggle. Leslie, the 'young son 11 Mr. and Mrs. Nell Cothlne, was taken to New Denver Monday for treatment for an stated to have lieen chased by an ohl j M bear with cubs, Monday, while )'ick J, ||1, ing berries up tho creek, The Warner Miller people have taken thc small building almost opposite the Royal Hotel and .-ire fixing ii up for an assay office, The football team has secured a full set of sweaters and theirconsiant practice shows that they are determined to win out on Dominion day. Promotion examinations take place at the public school on Monday and Tuesday next. On the following Friday a public examination wIM be held. ' The band boys' dance Friday nlffht was a most enjoyable affair. But they could ill afford to go into a hole to provide the entertainment for their friends. Mail for all C.P.R. points cast and west and lake towns close here ;nt f) 45 a.m. For I'.S.A. points and IV O. southern towns, the mail closes al 4.45 p.m. The merchants have agreed on an early closing movement, nil stores locking their doors at 7 p.m., exoept on Saturdays and the night previous to holidays. Wm. Davidson, representing tlie Sandon Miners'Union, wont through Saturday to Moyie, to attend the district meeting oi the Federation, held there Monday, In the published leporl. of the Sandon relict fund, Slue-in la credited with but $66. This was the cash sent In addition to several hundred dollars' worth of supplies. A Bpecial train arrived In from Nelson Into Wednesday night with a party ol C.P.R, shareholders and of* Ifklais. The Slocan took the visitors up the lake the same nigh1. Harry Mathoson, of th • Silverton- Ian, passed through hero Monday for X> Ison. lb- Bays the Silverton football team is coining here on duly 2, with a huge crowd of sympathizers * E, T. II. Simpklnsy. registrar al Nelson, passed through here Tuesday bound roi' Revolstoke, where he installed II. N. Coursler-as deputy registrar of the new office opened there. Another journalistic venture has made its nppearance, called tho Out-. crop. It. hails from Canterbury, in East Kootenay, and its editor is W. P. Evans, late of tho Kaslo Kootcna- ian. care is taken at the outset to be economical iu the expenditures and to keep the public franchises inviolate for the people, there need bo no apprehension lor the future. The town would gain mightily by the tra;. ai tion and we should take our place amor,- the enterprising burgs 11 the province. While there can be l'ca- Lorne York has arrived home from attending college at New Wcstmln Btcr. lli-wiii be of gnat assistance to thc band boy.-. Ii is stated Billy Harrington contemplates opening a first class bakery hen-, so proficient has he become In the Bedllctivo art. Kev. Mr. McKeo went to Nelson nnd ni' i Mrs. McKeo, who returned sons adduced in opposition to thi Saturday from a lengthened yisll to sohemo,stlll much weightier on< i can ;:''ends In < intarlo. bo brought forward in fnvor of Incor ' Locomotive 108 was liroug itdown poratlon. Tho main opposition would ?.n lne hargc Wednesday morning come under the head of expen ie and Increased taxation, but when itean B. A. So. Provincial Land Surveyor & Mining Engineer, SI.OCAN, - - •''■ (:- Jxio Bixll, Dealer iii Fine Tailor- Made Clothing. Orders solicited. SI.OCAN, B. C. Pioneer Livery and Feoci Stables, Slocan, B. C. General Packing and For« warding attended to at tho shortest Notice. Saddle and Pack Horses for hire at reasonable rates. T. K. 1-1 ALLEN, Manager McNeish & Co. . 1 Successors to E. Parris & Co., Make, a specialty of handling only tho best good., i|„.. provides. Their Cents' Furnishings, Clothing, Bunts 4', two new and moderate in price, Their store is alvv;n.' lor tho freshness and quality of the Groceries nnd i>r^'n Bpecial attention given to mine orders. Slocan, J A. O. SMITH SLOCAN, - - 'B, C. Dealer in Cigars, Tobacco, and Fruits. Agent for Brantford Bicycles. j Leave Your Order With A. David Worden Bros, Teamsters & General Draymen. Boarding Stables; Saddle I Torses for Hire at Reasonable Rules. Wood, Coal and lec for sale Orders left at tho Ofliee: MAIN STREET, SLOCAN.' H. D. CURII Notary Public. Mine.-, Real Estate, insurance, Accountant. Abstracts of Titles Furnished. Slocan, - - B. C. Gwiilim & Johnson, MIXINri ENGINEERS AND ASSAYERS. Slocan, • - • B. C Land. Notioe. Nl >T1CK is hereby given that at tor one month 1 »iil rni.ke application to the Chief < 'oni mi-s'.mi.'!■<.i Lands and Works to pnruliaso 120 acres of land, in tho District of West Kootenay, in the Province of iliiiisli Col am bin, situutcd on the north side of lot No. 306, and adjoining tin- tow nslto of Brandon on the oast, ana al'ont three-quarters of a loiloenst of the Siocan river: commencing at Initial post marked "II. D. Curtis, S. \V. Cornor''; thonco north 00 chains; thence cast 20 chains; thonce south 60chains; thence west 20 chains to point oi commencement. Dated at Blocan City the 16th day ol Juno, 1900. II. P. CURTIS. H. J. R TINSMITH AND PLUMBER. THE HINER'S TAILOR, Kor a Nice Spring Suit. Perfect Fit Guaranteed. Wo use o Trimmings and tho Finish is First Class. MAIN STREET, SLOCAN. Three Doors South of Postofllc Tlie 'Victoria. Hotel SLOCAN, B. C. Has ample accommodation for a large num= ber of Quests and supplies the best ol everything in the Harket. ALEX. STEWART, Pi JL JlJLvZ? Arlington Plote SLOCAN, B. C. Offers up-to-date accommodation for the Public. It is the home of Travelling, Commercial, and Mining Men. Sole Dealer in ncClary's!GETHiNQ & HENDERSON, - Proprictj Famous Steel Ranges; and Stoves. Large Stock of Tinware & I Qraniteware on hand. Cerlci of Iiroraeits, "Chnplenu" and "Chnpleaii Consol' I l.ll'lllllllll >I III)'!.. * ( Iiilms. Situate in tho Slocnn City Mini:-.;.' Divi siou ol West ivdotenny District Where located: On thu 1st north I fork of Lemon creek. TAKE NOTICE that 1, ,1. Malltns in Williams, acting as acont for the Chapleau Consolidated < told Mining Company Limited, free miners' certificate No. 1337402, intend, sixty dayB from tho dule hereof, to apply to the Mining Recorder for a Certificate ol Improvements, for the pur'poso of obtaining ir • i"-.\ ii i limit of the abova claims. And further take notice that action, under section ".',', must be commenced neforu the Issuance of such Certificate u( Improvements. Dated this 20th day of June, A.D, 190 I J, M. WILLIAMS. MAIN STREET, SLOCAN. SLOUAN PflAMACY. Wo keep Pure Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Choice Perfumes, Toilet Articles, Etc, Prescriptions Carefully Compounded. Mall Orders receive prompt and careful attention. J. L.WHITE, DRUGGIST, Slocan and Greenwood, i>, C. 13 H o te 1 RoVc il %j SLOCAN, - B. C. Is one of the best appointed Hotels in the Count Headquarters for /Mining Men. The 13a' richly stocked and the Dining Room Ai. THOMAS LAKE, Pr CL he shown how little, tin-re is lo fear on this Bcoro and, how much the citizen; would gain by bundling their own revenues tor the upbuilding of the town, the opposition would be Bpeedily dissolved. Lot the matter be duly weighed, and at n public meeting let tbe pros and cons bo Intelligently debated. Public govei n ment begets public confl loncc and a .town Is tobojudged by tho enterprise of Its people, Lot it not be said of Slocan that her citizen are not alive last week. Our devil sampled one to the Immense advantages placed and iays It Is out of sight. £ijWn tbelr grasp. A natal ir ol >cu , . clUldron tire She had undergone extensive repairs ,.; Bevi: tokc. l-'or s-ile. ci cap. A cottage and two corner lots In New Denver, 1 drawing a good income. Termsi a ■, Apply ai Tin Drill. Uov, C, I-'. 5 atcs; of New Denver, n u ed through here on Saturday to Nelson, io preach tho annual Bormon to the Mason ol lhat city. Everything polnl ito n bljj eclebrn* tion here on July 12 by lhe i li ocii ties of the dl trlcl.' I' wil pass all previous eveni . Willie Robertson captured two big salmon with a troll near Rosebcr for AND SOO I.IN it imperial Limited" Slocan, B. C, is under the Skilled ii Personal Hanagemit of M Bi Who is ever ready to make life pleasant for th who tarry within a while with him. wTlson house SLOCAN, B. C. Service for the year [poo !s cached by any trail or road '"B^ tie Dri ft 1 ■ 2.00 w. will be commenced on June 10th. The "Imperial Limited" takes you across the Continent in four days without change. It is a solid vestibuled train, luxuriously equipped with every possible essential for the comfort and convenience of Passengers. Ask your friends jyho have travelled on it, or address \ ANDERSON, E, J. COYLE, T. P, A., A.G. P. A., I n Vr.n icnvor, that runs into the Town. Do not go past its door WM you are dry, weary or hung-l A. E. TEETER, Proprietor. WcCallum & Co Dealers in General Hardware and Mining and Mill Supplies. We Have Just Oped a Lane Stock of New Agents for the Hamilton Powder Co. and Crow's Nest Domestic and Blacksmith Coal. Main Street, - - Slocani &
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Title | The Slocan Drill |
Publisher | Slocan, B.C. : C.E. Smitheringale |
Date Issued | 1900-06-22 |
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