THE SLOCAN DRILL. YOL IV., N«* 47- SLOCAN, B. C, FEIJIiUARY 19, 1904. *2.00 PER ANNUM. ...RUBBER GOODS... Mbrtiryx,, Do not fail to call on us when in want of a pair of Rubbers or Overshoes. We* are agents for the celebrated "Haple Leaf Rubber," which is the best Canadian make MEETING OF COUNCIL NEW SET OP OFFICERS HATS BEEN APPOINTED. •/•■*n i m' Conel-enx.. Wine Effect*.* In Salaries —Squabble Arises Ovor Some Printing bat Home Paper Bute It—Clerk Bent-j ley Leaves Town Next Week. Men's laced high, and low Men's Overs Hen's i and 2 buckle Men's flanitobas 1 Ladies' and Children's in Manitobas and Overs in all sizes. W. T. Shatford & Co. WILSON HOUSE, 5L0CAN, B. C. Is reached by any trail or road that runs into the Town. Do not go past its door when you are dry, weary or hungry. A. E. TEETER, Proprietor. .Arlington SLOCAN, B. C. L. H. KNOWLES, Proprietor. This popular hotel ia convenient to the boats «*_ trains. Tha dining renin »•. ».i itily op 10 dn.c while the bar is supplied with the bsst in th* market. GOOD SAMPLE ROOMS IN CONNECTION. D A TCC e Tra-tiling; men, Ming Sample Rooms, $2.50 per dBJT! KA I £_0 . w|i|)t.i)tS:twpl.'I{m.ms.$2;h.uini$8p<TWeek;nieitls.-I5j JOB PRINTING £ A FIRST-CLASS STOCK. . . 3 a\t HIGH GRADE WORK :^ jt REASONABLE PRICES. . . -^ DRILL OFFICE Fruit, Confectionery, Tobacco You can get anything in these lines that you require from us. Our stock in each is always kept fresh and well assorted. We handle the best the market affords. Prices are right. A. C. SMITH, SLOCAN MKKKKEKKKKKKK^^^ H § « H H H H C-2 H B :< H can be made by wearing one of the Up-to-date, Stylish Suits made from the lirst imported Worsteds, Serges, Or Tweed ..aconsi n n *u of whieh has just lieen received for winter trade. Work, Fit and Finish are -guaranteed. Few Lines of Gents* Furnishing aro still left from the stock of the late A. David and they must be sold off nt ouee. H. A. CLEVE, Store: Main Street, Slocan, B.C Next door to Postofflce. W»S»KSSKKSSKMISKKKKSKSSSSK Aid, Madden was the only absentee at Mouday night's meeting of the city council, he having been called to Nelson by the death of his infant daughter. Communications read: From D. St. Denis, manager of the 0. S. Lumber Co., granting permission to the city to cross certain of their lots with piles. Ordered spread on minutes. From City Solicitor Jorand, stating Supt. Bus-teed had referred the matter of the lease of the C.P.R. right of way in block F to the mill company to former Supt. Downie, who had conducted the negotiations. Also that bylaws 19 and 20 had been registered and were now law. Filed. From the New Denver Ledge, offering to print 300assessment notices for $4.50. At last meeting the clerk was instructed to get the notices printed, presumably by The Drill. During the week the mavor wrote to R T. Lowery for his price. The clerk then referred the matter back to council for advice. The mayor said it was a question of economy and they must get the work j done where they .could get it the cheapest. The scribe stated he had got the work two vears ago in open competition Tor $.7.25, being aliout $3 lower than his competitor. He would not meet the Ledge's cut rate, but would abide by the price of the Nelson News, which was accustomed to municipal work. There had always been in the council a feeling of antagonism to the local paper.though without just cause. Thev were charged the same price for work that individuals were, and the prices for advertisements were at government rates. There had never been any attempt at a holdtip,and the local paper would willingly compare prices with papers-in the neighboring cities. The trdt)ttteR «vlli*d for the union lain*!' on all work. The mayor could not see that it was j necessary to have the union label on city work. "Tliey were not bound by actions of past councils. They made their own minutes. Aid. Worden did uot believe in sending out of town for work,biit they | ,ome _r must save money, and the local paper was too high. Aid. Teeter and Henderson stuck! up for local paper, holding that it was not right to seud out of town, or to run up against cut prices. So long as the home paper was auy ways reason-, able it shmiki lie supported. Moro discussion followed, the scrilie agreeing to abide by price of Nelson paper. Aid. Teeter moved that the cierk lx* advised to procure what stationery was needed from the local paper. Seconded by Aid.Worden and carried. Bills presented: Wm. Koch, use of team aud driver last April, §8; H. R. Jorand, disbursements, $2.20; A. R. Bolderston, supplies $1.30. Ordered paid. The mayor inquired if motions passed by previous council were binding, there being one ou the book that all bills should lie referred to the finance committee. .Nobody knew. Payroll for January, including the clerk's salary to date, was presented and ordered paid. It amounted to HUM. Finance committee reported in favor of bills amounting to $11. Ordered paid. Clerk asked for funds to advertise court of revision in the Gazette. Ordered paid from petty cash. Clerk asked to have his accounts audited liefore relinquishingoffice.and the return of his bOod. Granted, H. I). Curtis to do the auditing. Bvlaw No. 21, for raising a temporary loan of $2<XX>, was brought up aud given its socoud reading. Accepted as road. Ald.Worden.for the lioard of works, Stated that tenders had Deen invited for the protective works to Springer oreek. A number of changes had luen made in the original specilications. all tending to strengthen the work. A copy of the notice was presented. .indorsed by council. Aid. Henderson Inquired what the city would do if tliey found they could not drive piles along the creek. It would talie a big sum to crib it. Aid. Smith stated tho engineer did not anticipate any trouble from the Ixiulders. Aid. Worden Inquired If the govern ment did not owe thr* citv some buck taxes, aud wondered if they could not ret at them. He believed thoro was .$r>() or more due. On motion of Aid. Worden and Teeter, the clerk was instructed to write Oovernment, Agent Chipman on the subject. His worship remarked it was uow up to the council to appoint a new city clerk. Aid. Teeter asked if any applications had been received for tho jot* and was informed not. Aid. Smith guessed that nobody wanted the job, in which Aid. Henderson coincided. Aid. Teeter said some people had spoken to him and he had told them to send in their applications, but it looked as if nobody wanted it. He did not know how to proceed in the matter. The mayor remarked that as the office became vacant on the 18th, something must be done. Cierk Bentley, queried by Ald.Hen- derson, stated he intended leaving the city on the 23rd, and had begun to think of leaving since the 18th of last month. He was going to Enderby. Aid. Teeter asked to leave matter over and ca'l a special meeting on the 18th. The mayor had thought out a plan along the lines of economy. That was his strong card, economy. Times were haid in the citv, and they needed to save every dollar they could in their business; so also with the city. The policeman was not doing much work for his salary,and they could give him a small raise and he could look after the minutes. Mr. Anderson could be collector and treasurer at $25 a month, and then they could appoint Mr. Curtis assessor for $75 a year. The three would total $795 for the year, which was quite a saving. Aid. Smith said the treasurer's work was increasing and that arrangement would save his salary. The mayor stated it was the most economical way he could think of. The city solicitor had said the treasurer could be collector. After more discussion, Aid. Smith moved that J.A. Anderson be appoiut- •ud collector and treasurer, at $25 per month. Seconded by Aid. Teeter and carried. Aid. Worden and Teeter moved that John Pinchbeck be appointed clerk, for taking dowu minutes aud answering correspondence, he to get $5 extra for the job. in conjunction with his office as ehief of police, for which he receives $30 per mouth. Carried. Aid. Henderson and Smith moved that H. D. Curtis be appointed assessor for the year, at a salary of $76 for the rear. Carried. Aid. Worden spoke of the condition of the sidewalks, and asked if something .mild not lie done to cleati them off. Council adjourned. yielding 227.4 oz silver, 14.2 per cent lead, and 21.9 per cent ziuc to the ton. The shippers were fortunate in catching silver on the rise, getting 58£ cents per oz. The net proceeds of the lot amounted to $1120.36. Tom Mulvey had charge of the sorting at the mine and did his work well. A NARMtW KSCAPK. Work nioa at the Enterprise Full* Dawn a Chate. L. Maedonald, employed nt the Enterprise, had a close shave for his life on Saturday. He was going up a chute from the No. 3 tunnel, carrying a load of steel in a sack over his shoulder. When np 25 feet the steel shifted and Maedonald lost his hold on the ladder and fell backwards down the chute. In falling he struck the bulk head and turned over, so breaking the force of the drop. He landed in the drift below with a heavy thud. His companions rushed to his assistance and the injured man was taken to the bunkhouse, from whence he was seut down to the boat landing and thence to the hospital here in the evening. No bones were broken, though Mac- donakfs head was cut and his side bruised. He will soon be all right,but he had a close call. MHr Applicants far Postofflce. A new fever of excitement has hit the burg, this time arising over the question of a postmaster. R. A.Bradshaw, now in Toronto, is resigning hs position as postmaster here, and there tie many who covet the position. A dozen or more applications have been sent in, most of them of course from local men. A petition was circulated last week for the government to appoint A. R. Bolderston, at present in charge of the office, aud there weie numerous signatures. However, ia the p. suiou ia a Grit gift, there is no doubt oue of the faithful will get it. Who it will it be? is the all important query. OUR ORE SHIPMENTS SUBSTANTIAL SHOWING 11ADB BT TUIS DIVISION. Last Toar's Shipments Were 1339 Tens— A Healthy Kvldcnce or the Life aad Wealth of tha Camp—Enterprise the Biggest Shipper. There has been an extra good showing nude by the camp during the week for ore shipments, three properties being represented, with a total of 62 tons. The Enterprise sent out 40 tons nnd the Ottawa followed with 20. The remaining 2 tous came from the Sapphire, on Twelve Mile. Almost all the ore from hero is now handled at the Nelson smelter, The tonnage for the year is about equal to that for the same time in 1903. Seven properties are so far on the shipping list, with others in sight, including the Alberta and Argentite. To date exports total 256 tons. For 1903 the ore shipments from the local division amounted to 1339 tons, made up from 17 properties. Following is a full list of the shipments this year to date: MINI*.. WRKK. Enterprise 40 Ottawa 20 Neepawa ' Port Hope Republic Black Prince Sapphire 2 62 T«TAI, 140 61 16 7 20 10 2 256 MINKS AND MINING. riKST CARNIVAL. Those Who Wero Dressed li rrelty Clothes. The first fancy dress carnival of the season was held at the skating rink on Friday night, and was fairly well at tended. Some of the costumes were decidedly pretty. Only a partial list of the costumers could be obtained aud they are as follows: Frances Tutcher, Joan of Arc Florence Bull, Bo-Beep Alma Baty, Spanish Girl Nellie Terry, Highland Lassie Miss Webb, Mother Hubbard Miss Campbell-Johnston, Egyptian Queen Miss W. McMillan, Dancing Girl Mrs. McNeish, New Woman Mrs. W. Hicks, Snowstorm W. Foley, Page J. Milne, Clown W. Jacobs,-South African Soldier J. Gormley, do. F. Lavell, Johnny-conie-Lately J. Wafer, Tourney Guard W. Wilson, Coon Gent L. Knowles, Spanish Marquis. Miss W. McMillan won the prize as the best lady skater, Mrs. Hicks as the best lady costume, and L.Knowles as the best gent costume. Ks-Mayer York Visits Slocan Last Thursday Sloean's first mayor, Arch. York,arrived in from Edmonton ou a business trip. He was warmly greeted and spent a happy time. Since going to Edmonton Mr. York has prospered exceedingly. Being of a speculative turn of mind, he has dabbled in a number of ventures and made money iu theni all. At present Mr. York is conducting a wholesale fruit and dairy produce business and is building up a very profitable trade He is very enthusiastic over his new home and predicts that it will lie a very large city. All tho Kootenny people up there ite making mouey. On Friday evening Mr. York was ten- Recovering the Bullion. An unusual source of entertainment has been provided by the operations of Diver Moore during the week. He located the lost car and got to work on it Friday. It was found broken iu two and held by the truss rods, but with no bullion in either end. Cables were fastep-d to the car, but the steam derrick vas not powerful enough to lift it from the mud. All told about 700 bars of bullion were in the car when lost, and the majority of the?e have been recovered. The lantern of the dead brakeman was found, bit nothing was seen of the body of the poor fellow. Want a Receiver. A friendly action has been iustituted by stockholders in the Kettle River Power Co., which supplies the Boundary towns r\nd mines with electricity, for the appoiutment of a receiver, so as to safeguard the property. The shutdown of the Snowsnoe hit the company hard. It is believed the concern will soon be on its feet agaiu, as arrangements are beiug perfected for the disposal of all its power. Almost Another Fire. There was almost another blaze at the Arlington Hotel on Tuesday evening. The hanging lamp in the parlor got out of order and some surface oil took fire, dropping on to the centre table and carpet. When noticed there was a nice little hl.izu developing nnd the room was full of <moke. Men around the house swamp. <i out the fire before auy damage was done. Le Roi !•» Forlaaate. The new ore body iu the Le Roi. at Rosslaud. has been uncovered in the 800. the 1)00 and the 1350 foot levels. The ore is the usual gold-copper and has been found south of the old workings in the mine. Its discovery is the result of development work which has been going on for the past year. The ore varies greatly in value.but most of it runs $12 to $15. The Reco is [shipping a great deal of ore. A force of 60 men is employed at the Ivanhoe. Two shifts are errpbyed at tho Ivanhoe mill. Sloean ore shipments are in excess of 2100 tons.. An ore sorter has been added to tho force at the Bell. Last week the Sandon mines sent out 261 tons of ore. Some ore was brought dowu from the Bell on Weduesday. The Ottawa shipped a carload of high grade ore during the week. Seattle parties have purchased tho Michigan group, in the Poplar creek camp. The fourth cleanup of the Calumet stamp mill, at Camborne, has yielded The Payne is shipping its iron ore, obtained from the mill, to the Trail smelter. Boundary's shipneuts last week were 15,88*1 tous, or 100,480 tons this year to date. Both the Ottawa and Black Prince are iu promising shape, with an abundance of ore in sight. G. W. Vogel, of Seattle, has bought the Joker and Thelma claims, in the Poplar camp. They adjoiu the Swede group. O. Hamilton, formerly of this town, has sold his interest in tho Lucky Jack group, Poplar creek, to B.Crilly, for $6000. The Rabbit Paw-Slocnu Star case has been occupying the attention of the supreme court at Nelson for the past week. Tho Pioneer Miuing Co., who are operating the Bank of England claim, brought iu three mouths' supplies last week from Nelson. N. F. McNaught, of Silverton. has purchased a sixth interest in the Club claim from John Wafer, giving ■•■■•** control of the group. him Record for Ore Ilaalh.g. Tom Cottingham, one of W. Koch's teamsters on Ten Mile, la6t week broke all records for hauling ore in this camp. In two loads he brought down from the Enterprise upwards of a carload of ore. Tho first load had a little over 10 tons on, while the second t- -,---- » .. - ,,, . had a dead weight of 11 tons 140 lbs. dend a complimentary «1PP« M *_?' That is a inightv big load for a four- Arlington hotel, some 18 or 20 friends *'"""*' K " H _L ■ ______________________ gathering at the festive lioard. A*| number of songs and ipeeohei were (riven and enjoyable time sjient. Next day Mr. York left ou a trip through Washington. High 'TadeOre. On Monday the lessees of the Black Prince received the returns upon the last shipment of ore made to Nelson, and the figures wore better than ex- pjoteda The oro weighed 20,314 lbs.. horse team. Silver Quotations. Following are the quotations for bar silver on the various days during the week since last issue: Thursday Friday... Saturday. ^^^^^^^^^^ Monday 59 Tueday 562 cents B8J " 68} " 59 Wednesday 55* LAST MOMENT WAR NEWS. Berlin, Feb. 18. Russians lost 17 officers 488 men by destruction of the cruisers Variag and Korietz nt Chemulpo. Seoul, 18. -3000 Russians camped ou the Yalu, opposite Wiju. St. Petersburg, 18. Czar states Jap victories due to Russian unprepared ness. Port Arthur, 18- -Admiral AlexiofT shoots naval lieutenant for negligence in allowing Jap's first victory. New York, 18 —Missionaries state Russian victory means closing Korea and Manchuria to Protestantism, Lindon, 18 Pandemonium reigned for several davs nt Kostoff. Affairs in the Caucasus are very unsatisfactory. Hnpplitre Makes SimhII .Shipment. M. Cameron went up to Twelve Mile on Friday and packed down a couple of tons of ore from the Sappliii'e.wliich was sent to Nelson by the les.--.ei.>.. Two men are working on the property and are meeting with success Subscribe for Tnp. Priil. ~fer ' .- i ■• ] ■ ^'■sfejeassr-S HER RIVAL IN MARBLE ...By... CLINTON DANGERNELD Copyright, IMS, by T. C. McClure "1 know I'd oughtn't to mind it," whispered Luclnda repentantly to herself as she pushed another pie Into the oven. "John an' me done been married six months now, an' 'cept for one thing I ain't got a sorrer." Sbe shut the door resolutely on the pie, as though to Inclose her secret care ln the oven also, and then went deftly around the sunny kitchen putting housewifely touches here and there. No prettier girl tban Luclnda was ever born ln quiet little Greenville. Bhe was so pretty indeed that when Jobn Logan, a widower of thirty-eight, married her and bore ber away to bis home ln a Georgia village there were many to predict that Luclnda would spend most of her time "primping." But no girl was ever more auxious to win her husband's praise, and it was the qualifications attending tbat praise that troubled her sorely. Out ln the daisied Lafayette cemetery slept all that was left of Martha "I HATS XOOl" SHE CBIKD. "I HAT» TOOl" Logan, his first wife. Her tombstone was almost a monument Clearly cut on its chaste surface was tbe following epitaph: .— , i, To the Memory ot MARTHA LOO AN. In Remembrance of Her Unexam- 1 pled Virtues as a Wife. 1 Merely the word "virtues" was a crown of praise iudeed. But "unexampled" before It gave crushing weight to Jobn Logan's constant recital of his dead partner's perfections. No matter how flaky Lucinda's pies nnd biscuit, tbe utmost she could win from Jobn was a gentle— "Nearly ns good as Martha's, dear. Jest keep on—you'll get tbere." Once wben Luclnda, provoked over some little thing, raised her sweet voice a trifle shrilly John said slowly: "Martha used to get fretted sometimes, I guess, but she had a motto she kept pasted up on the wall. Took It from a play actor's book, but 'twas good. Ran about like this: 'Her voice was low and soft oilers—an excellent tblug In woman.'" And Luclnda bad blushed scarlet and lowered hers. A hatred which she felt to be Inexpressibly wicked swelled at last in the girl's heart. Ofteu when site passed the cemetery ou her way from the village store sbe felt au urgent desire to go ln aud defy tho sleeper with scornful words. She put away the thought again and again, but at Inst it overcame her. Ono musky summer evening, John not being due till late, she found herself standing beside Martha's stately tomb in the cold moonlight. "I bate you I" she cried. "I hate you— you detestable woman!" Tbe sound of ber voice echoed through the pale little congregation of the dead and terrified her, but she rallied. "Yes; I mean It! I want you to hear! I don't believe you are ln heaven. You're under tbat stone, putting ideas in John's head every dny I" "Ahem," said a voice dryly. "Why, Uncle Lemuel!" gasped Luclnda, recognizing a vlllngo patriarch universally called by that name. "Was you listening}" "Don't have to do much listenln' when folks ls shoutln' like you was," returned Uncle Lemuel, still more dryly. Luclnda bung ber pretty head, then burst Into a flood of tears. "Sbe takes It all-all!" sbe walled. "No matter bow patient I am, I kaln't be as putlent as sbe was fior so low voiced nor such a c-c-c-cook." Uncle Lemuel seated himself on • convenient corner of the tombstone. "'S that so?" he remarked, with a curious Inflection ln tits voice. "Wanl, I kin tell you somethln' of her cook- In' "- Luclnda sat upright, wltb blazing eyes. "Be quiet," she said, beside herself. Was she to hear Martha's praises even now? "Her cakes," went on Uncle Lemuel, untroubled, "would hnve made ex'lent military fort'flcntlons; her pie crust wus a cross between Injer rubber an' glue, an' fer her biscuits"— He paused ■nd shuddered. "Uncle Lemuel," stsmmered Lndn* _n, "d'you know what you're sayln'?" "Beckon so," returned Lemuel calm ly. "1 boarded with Martby an' John a month. Took myself off nrter that. She scolded from mornin' to nlgbt. She pecked ou John till ef he badu't been the kindest hearted feller in the world he'd 'a' beat her. 'Unexampled virtues,' indeed!" chuckled the old man. "But why, then-*-why," gasped Luclnda, now on her feet and pointing tragically to the elegant inscription-- "why did he have that dedication wrote there?" The old man chuckled again. "He done the wbole tblng on your account" "On mine—on mine"— "Jest so. He come to me an' he says, 'Uncle,' he says, 'I'm goin' to marry the prettiest girl In the world, an' ef so be she don't make a good wife'twill break my heart I laid awake for weeks, God knows,' be says, 'thlnkin' how to guide ber right I kaln't hector a woman. An' so,' be says, 'I'm goin' to let Martby do me one good turn. I'm goln' to let ber be a sblnln' ensample of the way Luclnda sball walk!'" "And she really"- "Was ,y*e orfulest cross a man ever stood. Sence you kept bis bouse you've made lt like heaven to blm. He tells me so every day. But ifs time you should know the trutb, Luclnda. I see you're gettln' kinder angry ut tbe trick, Luclnda, specially as you uever did need no such guidance. But ef you'd 'a' known bis former sperlencea, Lord—Lord"— Uncle Lemuel broke Into a fit of laughter tbat rang scandalously clear through tbe graveyard. After a short pause Luclnda, among whose rare gifts was a sense of humor, joined him. It was 9 o'clock before Jobn Logan came borne. As he sat down to tbe daintiest of suppers and fell to, Lucln- dy, sitting opposite wltb dancing eyes and rose pink cheeks, asked smilingly: "How's your coffee, John?" "Best I"— be began. Then, true to his formula, be said kindly, "Nigh as good as Martby's used to be." "Jobn," said Lucinda, wltb a sudden gravity, yet belied by ber still dancing eyes, "John, I've sad news for you." Then, as he held his cup In midair, she added mournfully, "Martha ls dead!" The coffee cup went crashing on the floor as John sprang up. "Dead! Wbat do you mean, Luclnda? You know she's been dead five years!" Lucinda smiled serenely. "No, sbe hasn't, John, but she died this evening—there In the churchyard— at 7 o'clock!" ., a'« ■» .»-» . »'»-»-«-»-a--»-a imn I . . I s—iQ ABBY'S FAILURES ... By ... HARRIET WHITNEY CopyrtflJit, 190S, by T. C McClure The Hero. He wus a thoughtful citizen and kindly withal. The building upon whicb bis eyes were fastened was in flames. Kroui a third story window protruded a head. It was a disheveled bead bearing a child's golden curls. At home a little golden haired girl was awaiting blm. Wbat If that were bis own? The Impulse to tear.his coat from his manly form and rush up the ladder to seize the child and bear ber to safety was strong upon blm. Uow strong nobody but himself knew. For another feeling bad come over him. lie tbougbt: "Suppose I should rush up to tbat window and save that child. The papers would be full of it I Bhould become a hero. Some fireman would thus be cheated out of bis just meed of praise. Whatever I am I am not selfish and greedy. Let tbe other man have tbe glory. I sball sacrifice my personal Interests and remain a humble citizen." Saying wblcb wise and courageous things within himself, be stood without moving a muscle while a large and brawny fireman carried tbe little girl down n ladder and placed her in the arms of her frantic mother. Moral.—True heroism often exists in men who are too modest to let tbe public even suspect it—-Baltimore American. Abby sat rocking by the south window, listening resignedly to her mother's lamentations and reproaches. She had assumed about as awkward und | uncomfortable a position as she could well have Invented, with oue foot drawn up aud ber bauds clasped around ber knee. . . The old rocker lurched and grumbled querulously. Her best blue lnwu dress was tumbled and crumply. tier bat pins and tbe summer breeze bad conspired to muss her hair and make It untidy, lt straggled unbecomingly behind her cars and at the nape of her neck. "Another unsuccessful quest," said Roger Sterling to himself, with a satirical smile. From his cool library across the hall he could see Abby, with the strong light pelting in over ber at the worst possible nngle. He could also hear most of Mrs. Gardener's remarks, for, ns that matter of fact matron snld, she was so used to her literary boarder she didn't mind him about tbe house any more thnn a cat. "Nobody'd expect you'd get a position that -took any kind of bruins like Trix's and Mab's," Mrs. Gardeners energetic voice proclaimed, "but a little old district school like that! I don't hardly see how you could have helped gettlug lt If you tried to." "My dates go wrong," confessed Abby meekly. "The committee said that, according to my Information, thc Declaration of Independence must have been signed several years before America was discovered." "Well, 'tuiu't any use to say anything more. If u body ain't got a braiu you can't give 'em one! You better gather up your duds and put 'cm away. And I don't know aa It's worth while to huut another plnce for you. I reckon you was cut out for a failure." Mrs. Gardener settled back iuto a displeased silence rather more depressing than her previous harangue had been. Abby. arose with a patient sigh, gathered up her hat, gloves and parasol and trailed limply away. Roger Sterling looked after her With more pity and less amusement than Two Ways of Seeta* _ Pletare. An artist had sold a picture for an exorbitant price, and the purchaser sued to recover. The barrister for tbe purcbuser was making tbe artist uncomfortable by bis questions. "Now. sir," be said ln that pleasant, Ingratiating manner of lawyers wltb a witness, "do you tblnk anybody could see beauty In tbat picture?" "Some porsons certainly could," replied tbe artist. "You think tbe initiated ln technical matters might bave no difficulty in understanding your work?" "I am sure they would not." "Do you think you could make me see any beauty In tbnt picture?" this most superciliously. "Probably not now, sir," and the artist was most bumble, "but once I could bave doue so easily." "Now, sir, bow ls that? I don't understand you. Explain If you please." "'ihat's quite easy, sir. I could have done It simply by employing you as my counsel ln tbls case," — London Tlt- Blts. A Hunless Island Colony. On a small Island In the Greek archipelago there is a colony which is composed entirely of women. It Is a sort of religious order Which eonslders It it disgrace for one of Its members to even look ut a mnn. So when a fisherman approaches the Island tbe women pull the gray cowls of their cassocks over their bends nnd turn their backs. Provisions arc never Imported, as tbe women raise their own products, being strict vegetarians. Only the matron, wbo Is annually elected bead of thc colony, Is ever allowed to leave tbe Island. The others remain on the Island all their lives, taking their turn at tilling the soil, washing, housekeeping and fishing. "IlItlN.l TBAT HOT WATEH BOTTLE, AM) COME QUICK." she usually excited in his mind, ne was accustomed lo taking Abby, wltb ber awkwardness nnd angles und her perennial and futile search for positions, as something of a joke or, at leust, material for humorous short stories. Just now he was wondering If tliere were no nngulnr, three cornered niches luto which such women could be made to fit. As for Abby, she went Into her owa room and sat dowu on a tall, straight chair, pondering. There was nothing for her to do ubout the house. Her mother wus a hearty, capable woman, whoso pride and boast It was that she chose to do all her own housework and allowed no assistance from her girls or any one else. "If she would only let nie stay quietly ut home and help her," meditated Abby, "I wouldn't always feel so superfluous and guilty. We don't need the money, and I'll never get n position lu n century. Well, If I am a full- lire, us mother says, I might its well make the best of it and be as good a failure as I can, so I guess I'll go to work and dnrn my stockings." Roger Sterling, passing down the walk on his.wny to town, saw her at the window rocking und darning. "Poor girl!" he thought, with enrc- less compassion. "Of all dismal nnd disconsolate beings I think nn Inenpn- l.lc woman Is the most hopeless." The afternoon was growing lato when lie returned hy way of the hack porch, nR he was privileged to do. Something unusual seemed to be transpiring. Tbe footsteps tripping about tlie kitchen were not those of weighty Mrs. Gardi 9. lie looked in the door and beheld Abby- poor, limp, incapable Abby—but she was neither limp nor incapable now. Her face, which usually wore an expression of amiable dis- couragementi was beaming rosily through the hazy steam of some frn- grant beverage she was brewing over tin.- gas stove. Her slim llgure, always ut a disadvantage In lawn and lace, was shapely nnd trim In n tidily buttoned conking apron. She was sup pie and springy ami alert; she was brisk und alive with purpose and energy. She liw Roger all of a sudden gns- ing at her In wonder through the Steamy mist "Mother bas a chill," she explained concisely. "I've got to fix her up and then get supper for you." In spite of her filial anxiety her eyes shone. He cume forward as she started away like a rosy spirit in a cloud of vapor. "Can't I belp you somehow?" "Yes. Bring that hot water bottle, and come quick." "Jerushal Sbe didn't ask me; sbe ordered," said Roger to himself, with a grin of amusement, as he tagged along after tbe skimming goddess-like form. "More hot stuff!" groaned Mrs. Gardener as the odor of Abby's brew smote her from afar. "I'm warmer now, Abby, In this mountain of blankets you put over me und with the hot iron. I think I'm getting over the chill, and I'll try and get up after a little and seo about"— "Not a bit of it you won't" Abby's voice was low and tranquil, but Roger nmrked the firm undercurrent. "You are not going to do ono thing today nor until you are perfectly well.. You must blink this hot lemonade and go to sleep if you cau. Give me the hot water bottle, Mr. Sterling. There, now." As Abby tucked down the blankets and patted them Mrs. Gardener settled submissively and sleepily Into her pillows. "If you thluk you can get sup* per"- "I'll belp her," shouted Roger eagerly. "Shan't I, Miss Abby? What'U I do first?" "Fill the teakettle," directed Abby; "then I'll let you set the table. But, mind you, don't meddle with that cocoanut layer cake on the third pantry shelf, right hand side." "Glad you told me exactly where lt wus, so slick. I shall have It for my supper," announced Roger, traveling off kitcheuward with alacrity, while Abby flew along after like a lapwing nnd arrived first at the goal, with a new and bewildering display of roses In her cheeks. After a week of Abby's care and coddling Mrs. Gardener was allowed to sit up on the shady porch. She leaned back in her big rocker with a delightful sense of some protecting influence about ber. "How nice It is to think there's some one to depend on in a pinch!" she said to Roger, Who was making a lattice for Abby's late flowering bean vines. "Who'd ever thought Abby 'd turn out such a good nurse aud housekeeper after all her failures at everything else? I shall just keep her now to help me with the work." "Oh, no, you can't, ma'am," said Roger, pausing suddenly In his task, "because, you see, she has secured a position." "Hey?" gasped Mrs. Gardener blankly. "Abby—n position!" "Yes," returned Roger calmly, driving iu n-nall. "I have engaged Abby myself." * ~ "" ~~ * .-*..' Quieting ■ Bully. A man was brought up In a provisional court on a charge of stealing a sack of Hour and wus very severely handled by the prosecuting lawyer, wbo hnd once mado himself notorious by going Into bankruptcy, which was the only means by which he could escape bis debts. "You admit that you stole the sack of flour?" questioned counsel sternly. "Yes, but I took it honestly and ln broad daylight to save my children from starvation," pleaded the prisoner. "You call that honestly, do you?" sneered the lawyer. "I call It amazing impudence. Stealing ls stealing from whatever point of view you care to look at lt" "Just so, mister, but it dou't alius bring the same punishment," retorted the man in the dock. "For instance, I shouldn't have been here now if I'd done ns you used to do—bought, or ordered, the flour nnd never paid for lt!" And even the magistrate chuckled behind his papers ut the bullying law* yer's discomfiture.—London Tlt-Blts. PRAYER TO THE JANITOR THOU who, as Winsome Winnie says, Dost "turn the building on and off," Give ear, I pray thee, to my prayer, That's interrupted by a cough. There's gooseflesh on my personage. There's chilblains on my aching feet; O Janitor, please, Janitor, Olve us a tiny bit of heutl We've lost the Iceman's friendship, for We have no use for Mra or his. Tha Ice he furnishes ain't half As cold as all my family Is. My wife and little ones weep hall That sounds like buckshot on ths floor; Please give us heat or. Janitor, We never will be warm some morel Last night I lay awake and wept To think thut when the morning came I'd have to get mo up and dressed And start once more ths freezing game, Each child Is shaking like a leaf Of poplur in a summer storm, And now and then I see them crawl Into the ice chest to get warm. O Janitor, henr now the curse That shall be thine If thou dost not Olve ear unto our freezing plaint And make this flat all nice and hot: May you through all eternity Sit on nn Iceberg stark and bare Tho while a million palm leaf fane Keep stirring up the icy air! —Baltimore American. An Oriental Love Letter. English is put to strange and eloquent uses ln the orient. Here, for Instance, is a letter addressed to a native gentleman by a youth seeking the bnnd ot bis daughter: To Baboo —, Paternal Father of Miss Dear Sir—It Is with a faltering penmanship thut I write to have communication with you iilinut the prospective condition of your damsel offspring. For some remote time to past n secret passion has llrltig my bosom Internally with loving for your daughter. 1 have navigated every I'lniiin.'l In tho magnitude of my extensive Jurisdiction to cruelly smother the growing love knot that Is being constructed in my wlthlnside, but the humid lamp of affection trimmed by Cupid's productive hand still nourishes my love sickened heurt. Needless would it bo for me to numerically extemporize the great conflagration thut bus been generated tn my head and heart. Hoping that having de- batiad this proposition to your pregnant mlnil you will concorduntly corroborate lu espoilslng your female progeny to my tender bosom and thereby acquire me Into your family circle. Your dutiful son-in- law. —Harper's Weekly. A Farced Laugh. Jimmie—Sny, ain't you got no more sense dan ter laugh at n feller wot's got a tootuche? Willie—I nin't laffln 'cause you got lt I'm laffln 'cause I ain't got it—New York Times. Woman's Progress. "Do you think woman bas really progressed so much?" "Certainly." "She does not seem to be prized as much us she was formerly." "How do you make thut out?" "Well, the man in search of a wife used to consider her worth stealing once. Then he gnve up his stealing habits, except for an occasional lapse, but he still considered her worth buy- lug, aud his success corresponded wltb his financial rating. Now"— "Well, what now?" "Why, he demands a cash bonus now, 60 tbat In effect she has to buy him."— Chlcngo Post. Sclentlflcnllr Considered. "If I give you something to eat, will you chop some wood?" "Lady," answered Meandering Mike, "dat's one of dem hypothetical questions. You know digestion draws de blood from de head, which has a tendency ter weaken de intelligence an' de will pswer. If I was ter surprise me system wit' a square meal, dere's no tellln' what 1 might do."—Washington Stnr. A Smart Scholar. A Sunday school teacher recently told her class ubout tbe cruelty Involved ln docking horses. "Can auy little girl tell me," she said, "of an appropriate verse of Scripture referring to such treatment?" There wns u pause, and then a small girl arose nud said solemnly, "What (lo.l hath Joined together, let no man put asunder."—Journal of Education. A Connoisseur In Wines. Cheepley—Say, old man, this ls pretty good stuff. Gestley (proud of his wine cellar)— Well, rather. That wine is at least fifty years old. Cheopley—Gee whiz! It must have ( been grent when lt wus fresh!—Philadelphia Press. Ko Good. Took Hlm For a Gentleman. A bookseller In New York city tells a story which admirably Illustrates the tact nnd humor of Bernnrd Qua- rltcli, tho London dealer In books and mnnuscrlpts. The New York man visited Quilt-Itch's shop for tho purpose of obtaining n number of valuable scientific works. After making his selection lie stepped up to Mr. Quarltcb and nsked tho price. As Mr. Qunrltch begun to quote the figures the American Interrupted blm, saying: "But I nm a denier myself. What nre the trnde prices?" "Oh," replied tho famous bookman, "I thought you were a gen* tleinnn." Tho American wns taken aback for n moment, but only for a moment, for Mr. Qunrltch held out bis band and said smilingly: "Rut i am delighted to Iiud that ymi are not only a gentleman, but n dealer as well. The trade discount is one-third off." "Dut old adage "bout pit-kin' u pin up is on de blink." "How so?" "I seen a diamond pin onct—on a lady's ilressln' table-an' here I am."— San Francisco Examiner. The llachelor's I'salm. Lives of henpecked men remind ua Who huve not us yet been euught Tliut wc might leave sons behind us, But we rulher guess we'll net. She Mint's trim muy be a fnt one; She that's sweet some duy be grim, Winn by merely looking ut one She will squelch the soul In him. Lpt us then go billing, cooing; j Let us call tliem sweet and fair; It Is lovsly to he wooing, But you'd better stop right there. -Chjosge iucord-H«rsi4 J THE GRIP AttAINT THIS DANUROUS EPIDEMIC m MADE ANOTHER APPEARANCE, A Suggestion M to How to Uum-,1 a the Trouble Ml IU Pernlolom _3 Effects. ** more generally known, makes its appearance ■ Every winter influenza, 0 . "''••' J in CanuiU Every few years ii spreads ;, i sums* alarming proportions. ' ],-. all appearances this i.s ,,,,,. Q. 0* yeurs In which It. will selz great number of victims, for"™ ' day new casus are reported, \!t Scarlet and typhoid fever, ihn ij effects of (flip art- often wiirsa til the disease Itsolf. The stilTurer is nl with a debilitated system, short 4 bri-nlh upon the slightest i*\i|i;f subject to heiulurhe uml heaii |,„y tat ion, affected by every chana* the weuther, uml in u physical r,2 ililien to invite the attack o( iJj serious dist-usus, such as piiuuinol und Consumption, A timely suggestion as to howl enable the system to resist the J roads ami its ufter effects, u ci" hy Mrs. Emma Doucett, si |.-,, lino., who says —"I had nn Rttjjj of the grip which left me u smfri from headache, pains in th,- stow* and general weakness, i used Sl.V(.ri medicines but found nothing t,. i,, me until 1 lu-unn to tako Hi.« llama' Pink I'ikls. When i begun i take these pills I wus very much if down and vory weak, bul limy >,„ began to help me, and after i;hi them u few weeks J was nol only well as ever Ixit had gained in ilu as well. 1 can hardly toll you L plensml I am with Dr. Williams' w Tills, f.ir I wus tooling verj la,Ha when 1 begun their us. These pills cure by making n*i rich, red blood, thus st i.-in;lit..|ii, every purt of the body and onalillj it to throw ofljlisease \ ou can ways avoid intitutions bv seeing thi the full nume. "Dr. Williams' Iii l'ills for Pale People," is nrintcJI the wrapper iiround every lio< s by ull medicine dealers or suit tost id at 50 cents a box ot iix l« pui- 32.50 by writing the In Medicine Co., Brockville, Oi U ilium The Brighton, England, .\qtiorii has 41 tanks, and is 715 feet iongj 100 feet wide. It is the liirp.-itj the world. A fancied wrong is harder to than the real thin;<. We Convince Sceptic Colds, Catarrh, and Cats Hoadacho Relieved in Minutes and Cured by Agnew's Catarrhal Powii Hem's one ol a thousand such ind.lies. Uev. A. IV Ilucklev. >.l IU aa.*..*. "1 wish all to know •■... blsssing lir. Airnew's Catarrhal li i.s in n case of Catarrh. 1 was tr..,.! willi ihis .lisesse for year-., t...t 'hei time I used this remedy it cave ii,.i',I lilthlful relief. I now recant iiiviiHl tiroly cured." Sold by all druggim! A refined woman seems to 1 barbaric inodi*s emphasize her 1 ment. Lover's Y-Z (Wise Head) Piw«( ant Soap Powder is n boon home, lt disinfects mid clean some time. "I noticed.'' ronuirkud. l>i "thut you took your hat ull I ymi telephoned just now. an.l I put it back agaih. May 1 asl why? " "Certainly," said • oaj "I was telephoning to a lady." IIoIIombv'h Corn I'ure Is a Spedf ilie leiiioval ol corns anil war.* huve never heard of its fuilinix W sven the worst kind. Opinions are good things lo dark. Much distress and sickness in <l\ l« ruuscil by worms. Mother Oj Worm Exterminator Rives relist J tnovlng the cim.se. Clive il .1 lh**| be convinced, Help the Overworked H« Is the great engine wniili pun.P1 'liioiiirli your lystsn hard pii-Sa*''.' 1 axed, uroaninir under Its losu "J tiseuse hsB cloccfl-fll it 7 hi* i'i 'ure for the Henrt is naturs'l 'u'f,_ ml elsanser, and daily demon •••nt sufferers tlmt It is the a -t nnd most speedy reuieiK ll.u'.'- < lencs knows.—67 Tho vainer we are the mort * object tri the peacock's train Sonic people would bi' iin|"H they had the holiday heart -*11 year round. A Cry for Help. 1 ■1A'nis*j Is n cry of the kidneys for h*lp American Kidney Cars is 't^ '"' Ihnt hasn't n failure written SjlJ in cases nf lli-iuhi's dlsi'ii-.' .li"1'1'1"! fli.iniiiiitinii of the bladder *':"'_ other kidney "-ailments ''""'aj the apparently inslanincont "1 This powerful liquid ipsclHc l'r*v'n I cures —70 The worse o«e looks tin' nl" | hales mirrors. A Rood business nmn end I* nmn are not necessarily syncn 1 It, is eusy to put on a bin' if you have Rood backing. "If" is the most unS-ltW*! word iu the English langusg"' First comes the doctor, ' luwyer, then the undortak-*-"> ' "\ lawyer again. tda-J ddn't think Mr. *"§* Moves mv handkerchiefs <" . May-Why not ? Ida—J "'J that I hud my pin mow-y «r,m my handkerchief and lost It. 1 there Was a groat «)•■<» 1 ol """'' In cotton these days. N worn 0 woman Is always rlK"1,J nail's husband Is aW " k . '-I I rH£ DRiLLJ UllVa John |.\ tlumon Is ileart in i tile ol pneumonia. He was known n'over the Pacific northwest us the "marr.ving parson." having mnrrled ., uR- d'ouples. It is said that ho held il'1B recortl In tit'- United Statps. i>. s . lYa: null . ... it I '' l 1 li'VI ,111(1 i ure I >. i lung |*,T(! ,,ir Sirs,—1 wiih for seven years a ,,.i- from Bronchial tr-jiitil,-, und |il Ih- no lioiii'SL- ut times tlmt I ,1 scarcely spenk above n wiiis- I got no relief Iron, any thing r tried yom' MINAUD'S lli>\KY ,s.\M. Two bottles gave lollei six hot ties mild.* a complptp l would heurt ily iwcbmrnend it juvoiio suffering fi'""1 throat Of trouble. ,1. |*\ VANltl'SKIUK. lericton. ihrough the Earl ot Denbigh, who r„mnmnded the Honorable Artilli-ry , | London during its rocenj .\n-.-i lean , -,ii. King Edward bus Sent n 'ram-1 ,.,l nii.l Bigned pbot.>_nn..b >"' himself ,!, ii,,. Ancient and Honorable Artll- v ol Boston. SHIN.-Vl.S <U*' HANll I'll—Have VOU lokl mmK uppettte 1 lime you h ".mi..,!1 i„inrue7 Hav* you an uni.U'iiKiini taste i iho mouth '.' Doss yoar Wod ucha and i. ,,ui nl order nnil vou m-i'tl medicine, I l„w. you iliz/JnosH'.' If BO, .YHUT stomach I. oui ol order uml you iuh*>1 medietas. I,„i vou tlo not liko modlcln*. Ha thnt ,,refers Mifl-kno.ts tO iiiiHliiino must suffer, Inl uniler tlio <i mini slumps llu* WiM) ,.,„,, would procure a i».x of Parmelee'a .,, ...-iiiiiii* Pills uml speedily iri-t hlmsulf l„ health uml Strive to keep so -,,11h■ artists know us littlo ilf.Ollt u ui.ik of urt n» tb.-y do about 'ho arl of work. Kioard'i Liniment Cures Diphtheria. ___-—__-—__. Orders bave recently beon executed in Japan for u supply of fishing mts for Alaska, valued ut $30,ood, n digestion, that menace to ■unan happiness, pitiless in its' ,, .-milts, nntl no respecter of persons, 11,ot Its conqii ror In South Amort- 1 Nervine This pront stomach and mrve ropipaly stimulates digestion, line! ,- norvefl, aids 1 .rculatinn, drives out ! inurltlos, dispell emaciation, nnd l-rin^s k the i.rlott- of perfect health. Cures ' ..ill... 1 >i of "chronics" thnt have hnftli-d ,,si i.ins.—(18 1 !i'a.!.it:istH speak <>f that fraction <>f the rainfall which reaches the sen j tlm.nub streams as tin: "run-off." The run-ofl In Connecticut is holi lhe i.iiufull. whilo in tin- Mississippi I a-1 ■ :"> ii is but one-fourth. W IAD TO BIL40UH HK.'.r* \'i'K — biliousness, which is <-nuso<l bv ex, 1. mvo h .- in ths stomach, hns ,1 tuarksd • eel upon the nerves; nnd ofivn iii.uii- feats itself by severe headache. Tl is in iho mosi distressing headache one .-nn ve Thsre nr«* headaches irom cold from fever, und from other rauwss. t-ut lhe most .'v.-rufl iui imr of nil is lhe bilious I ,-aalfln'ln- Pit ruioU'c's Yfl-Li-ti'l.le l'ills will cur.. It—-cure it ttliiio.^t ii.ina.l- Islel*. 1. ..ill disappear ns loon rs .he Pllli operate. Tlierc is nothlnir mirei 1 ths treatment t-i bilious he*nl.»i-ho. \ man m reduced circumstances is llut R V.nllillll idea of a "a'^iti-. ■ward's I.iniraeat Cures Carge! il Cm \ man naturally believes in the survival of th.* lit tout as long as he lives. When it cornea to rising In the world ion manv of us are poor climb- Why will vou allow a roui>h lo lirer- .... your throat or lunirs nmi run the when, by the timely uso of Bickle's Antl- 'i*k of Ailing a . onsumplivo'rt or.'-vo. onsuiupUvs Syrup, Iho iuiin rnn be al- aivi-il nnd the dancer avoided. This Hymn is |.|..,isnnt. to thi' taste, o-.l uns.ir- • il for roliovinc. heitlinc aid 11.lino nil afToctlons t»f the throat un.'. lure.!* '•'.iKhs, colds, bronchitis, et. , etc Vuthorities leave us bewildered at to ub.it we are. COntondlng between what wa* think, what we read, and uli.it we eat. r Do you catch cold easily i I iocs the cold hang on ? Try tShiloh's Consumption Cure ^icLung It cures the most stubborn kind of coughs and colds. If it doesn't cure you, your money will be refunded. Prices: S. C. Wells * Co. S03 25c. SOe.fil I.eRoy.N.V, Toronto. Can. Good Pilk Ayer's Pills are good liver fiills. You Know that. The best amily laxative you can buy. They keep the bowels regular, cure constipation. «T. 0. Arsr Os.. tow.II. Hut, ■■ • . "**,^MwMMaaaefea Want your moustache or beard a beautiful brown or rich black? Use BUCKINGHAM'S DYE nrn ctt. BAR FIXTURES POOL TABLES. Thr iiriii>s<,i>ii nail. Cslbslor Co. J. 0. CLARK, Agent, Winnipiy. .John Itiir,M;i. Ituskin had every advantage In tho happiest domestic environment, and when he exhibited his treasures — a manuscript of Beott or n drawing by Turner***one could fancy hiui to be u calm connoisseur with hobbies enough to secure ample and delightful occupation. He received one with the courtesy of a polished gentleman of the old school nnd talked delightfully without the leust assumption of superiority. 1 remember how on my Urst visit he gave me n recent number of "Fors," In Which, he said, I should be Interested because lt spoke of Alpine traveling. Ko it did. But he hnd quite forgotten that he hud taken an unfortunate article of mine for a text to illustrate the vulgarity of modern scramblers. Ho remarked that I thought the Alps improved by the odor of my tobacco smoke. 1 adhere to that heresy; they wero gently improved for me. 1 might j huve Claimed to be a disciple nnd told J him that their bounty hud been inter- j preted to me by "Modern Painters," 1 though increased by my tobacco, but 1 thought It better to drop the subject- Blr Leslie Stephen iu Atlantic. NEW SENSATIONS IN MEDICAL WORLD Collingwood Bright's Disease Cure Brings to Light Others Equally Wonderful. Mrs. Fred. Philip of Egliiigton Tells of tier Remarkable Experience. A Sn liiloii-Dann Story. The crux of the newspaper question wns touched by n brilliant journalist, the lute John Bwinton, for many yeurs managing editor of the New Vork Sun, In 11 retort on Mr. Uutiu. "S-.vinton," said Mr. Dana ono day. "I need a lirst class editorial writer. Have you one I to recommend?" "How much nre you willing to pay, Mr. DanaV" usked Mr. i Swluton. "I'or 11 tlrst class man $125 a week," was the reply. "But you cannot get n Urst class man for that," protested Mr. Swluton. "Why notV usked Mr. Dana. "That is what I pay you, and don't you consider yourself n tlrst cluss ninn?" "No, Mr. Duuu," rejoined I Mr. Bwinton. "If I were a 'first cluss mnu' I should be paying you $123 a week." Thut $125 n week practically ; parked the limit of Mr. SwintO-'S opportunity, as lt may bo said to murk the limit of the lyune quality of bruins In Journalism toduy—and nlso the limit of something fur more vital, for-thej difference between a Dana und n Swin- tou defines stutus.—Arthur It. Kimball in Atlantic. A Scotch Story. The following example of a quaint, philosophic S'.coteh chnrncter Is related in the Scottish American: The season had been nn exceptionally bad one for farming, but in n country church not far from Arbroath the officials hud resolved, according to custom, to hold the annual harvest thanksgiving service. It was noticed that on that particular occasion Mr. Johnstone, n regular attendant nnd pillar of the church, whoso crops hnd miserably failed, was not in attendance. The minister in the course of tho following week met Mr. Johnstone and Inquired of hlin the reason of his absence from church on such an important occasion. "Well, sir," replied Mr. Johnstone. "1 dinnn care nbnot np- pronehln' my Mnicer in a Bpoorit of sarcasm." History of the Three Hulls. Lombard street, noted iii history tithe groat London street for bankers, de- rived its nume from the Longoburds, a I race of rick bankers who settled there in the reign of Edward II. nnd whose | budge, the three golden balls, taken ! from the lower purt of the arms of the dukes of Medici, continues to this day to be the sign of pawnbrokers—money j lenders. The balls on the rich crest of | the Mediel were blue, nnd only since the middle of the nineteenth century hnve Ihey, in tlie pawnbrokers' sign.-;, been gilded. The position of tbe balls is popularly believed to Indicate tbat there ure two chances to one tbat what is brought there will uot be redeemed. -St. Nicholas. Discharged from two Toronto Hospitals - Dodd's Kidney Tills Drought Back Her Health. Toronto, Feb. 8— (Special.)—The report, trom Collingwood of the wonderful cure of Mrs. ThouidS Adams of Bright's Disease by Hodd's Kiriney l'ills has aroused great interest hero and the discussion of it has brought out th.' tact that .Mrs. Adonis' case is nol an isolated one, th<U right in Toronto there are poople who. suffer1 ng from the most dreaded and fatal of Kidney Diseases, have luund a positive and permanent cure in Hodd's Kidney Pills. One of tho most striking cases that bus been brought to light is that of Mis. Fred Philip, now residing On Broadway a\e., Bgllntou, one of thu northern suburbs of the city*. That Mrs. Philip was suffering from Dright's Disease and was iu a most dangerous state, there Is not the shadow of a doubt. Sho was in two city hospitals, Grace and the (lonoral, ami lefl bpth placqp without a hope for tho future. in tin. Hospitals, lu (Jriu'f! Hospital the doctors vish- i'd to operate on her but she object- id. and leaving the hospital called in another doctor, He told her at or.eo that she had Dright's Disease and had her removed to tho General llos- pital. THS doctors iK-ro demurred to an operation on account of the danger. on lieing discharged n second time without benefit Mrs. PhiHp stopped llu* doctors and started to tak.? l.-.idd's Kidney Tills. The result is that to-day all ilu- terrible swelling is pone, she Is ablo to do all her own work as well as look after her bright littlo four-year-old child. In an Interview Mrs. Philip spoke freely of her terrible trouble and nave unstinted praise to Hodd's Kidney l'ills. Mrs. PbUlp's Story. I was sick for six months," she said, "before taking Dodd's Kidney Tills. During that time I was six weeks in Grace Hospital and two months in the General Hospital. I was told In both places that nothing more could bo done for me. I started talcing Dodd'a Kidney Tills in. April and mu still using them. They have done mo a world of pood. The Drops} hits all lefl mo and l am now doing all ui\ own work .inst the smiie as 1 was before 1 wi s s;ck." The talk these cases has caused has also served to show how general the use of Dodd's Kidney Pills has heroine and how numerous are the -.ures effected of Tain In tho Back, I'.heuin- atisin, Dropsy, and all the other results of disesaed Kidneys. In fact, cures by Dodd's Kidney Pills iaii be found by the hundred, but a cose in which they have tailed to cure has vet to be reported. Crossroad* Dnrlnln. Formerly It wus n general custom to trect crosses at the Junction of four roads on n place self consecrated according to the piety of the age. Suicides and notoriously bad characters wero frequently buried near to these, not with the notion of indignity, but In n spirit of charity, that, being excluded from holy rites, they, by being burled nt crossroads, might be in places next In sanctity to ground actually consecrated. . Dolin of Giles-. The renl balm of ('Head is the dried juice of a low shrub which grows iu Syria. It is very valuable and scarce, for the amotint of balm yielded by one shrub never exceeded sixly drops n day. According to Josephus, the balm or balsam of Gllead was one of the presents given by ihe queen of Sliebn to King Solomon. The ancient Jewish physicians prescribed It evidently for dyspepsia nnd melancholia. Hhi-IshIiis. tVlfe (home from U shopping tonr)- Woll, I'm tired out. and I hud such an annoying experience today 1 feel positively cheap. Husbund-Well. you oortuinl*.* look as If you should be cheap. Wife-Uow do you meant Husband — Shop worn. ■ Interested Generosity. "Thnt is very generous of old man Gotros, paying for the musical educa* tion of the'girl who lives next door to hlm." "Yes. hut he bus stipulated thut she shall lenrii Ii all in Europu."-*CInol_* nuti Times Star. Physician—You;'- trouble llr-; In the larynx, thorax and epiglottis, lloo- Mhan—Indodc ? and mo afther think- in' iii' trouble was In me l\iroat. Hmard'i Liniment Cares Colds, ik A Kingston ladj owns ■.,. bird whieb is over twenty years old. 1 •'• ideutly that feathered songster, hk.- uianj 01 Kingston's fair maidens, i- too an cient to sing well. ers Feed your hair; nourish it; give it something to live on. Then it will stop falling, and will grow long and heavy. Ayer's Hair Vigor is the only Hair Vigor hair food you can buy. For 60 years it has been doing just what we claim it will do. It will not disappoint you. " *Kr -sir om.! to be very »l.ort Put ntter tuluK Ayor'i llnlr ¥l«0I « "hurt timo II l.i*K»o to gruw, i,j.,i niir II ii fosrtssn lnon<ss lonR. Thliieemi .1 ■lilrn,ti.l i.-- mt tomemwi bsliaf • hi ..■ t without i«iiT Imlr." _ . M_S. J. 11. rilfkil, Culondo Sprlnji, Colo, fl 00 ft bottle. j.o. ATinoo., All <lniwi»i». «^.« '-"'■'■ "• M*""; ■ miss ■■«■ SOT anaxn. Short Hair I a—— ——i Newspapers fh?em Old Country and MAGAZINES, PERIODICALS, BOOKS, etc., dispatched to subscribers by tirst mails by WM. DAWSON & SONS, Limited, Cannon llciisfl*, Bream's Buildings, London, Knifland. Ihe largest Subscription Agency in ths world. Send for onr Int. l-'rer* on application. I'st. 180'J. Prompt and reliable. PAGE FENCES Wear Best SOI It ls the fenoe thst has stood the test, o( time—stand* the he*Tlcst strain—never ttg.i-the standard ths world over. Order th.-oiiKh our local agent or direct from us. THE PAGE Wli-li "ENCE *** v. LIMITED TTalktrslUe,Ont. Hsnlresl,«ns. at. John, M.B. WUilptf, Historic Tlnar. •*"*- The vicinity of Belmont park, Lftn| Island, wus tbe early icenefl of moro racing activity than any otlier spot on tliis continent. Hero it waa that the Newmarket course was constructed In 1000, by tbe simctitui of Colonial Governor Lovelace. This course continued to be the theater of action ln racing sports until 1821. It was ln this vicinity also that the old Centervllle course was constructed, which for many years was one of the most famous of American race trackB. In 1821 the legislature passed an act ullowlng the speeding ot horses ln Queens county during the months of May und October of each year, und l*y virtue of this law the Union course was constructed the same year. This course waa located in what was then the village of Jamaica, but lhe territory lt occupied now forms a part of the borough of Queens. From the time of Its construction until 1872 the Union course was thc scene of neur- ly all the great racing events of the country. It was over this course that American Eclipse and Sir Heury. in 1823, thrilled the hearts of the sporting world ln one of the greatest turf battles ever witnessed in the annals of racing. The really brilliant talker is one near the hend, for very little of ll who || brilliant, ttiough to kerp still ever gets uwity Jrotu its starling whon be hnMi't anything to sny. Spolnt. .Sayings without morals arc liko • There has just died nt Dallycnrry. morals never said—no good. County Antrim, Wis. Ann Penny, lol ———- years old. Her mother died at Ihe Charily t»:»L*iiis at home. Something sunn* age, and 0 broth.T, who is Bill! must, have dammed the str..,i:ii pretty livim*;, is a centenarian. YOU CANNOT RELY f>: ON IMITATIONS. When Threatened With Bronchitis, Asthma, Pneumonia or Serious Lung Troublas Bo Suro to Bet the Genuine DR. CHASE'S ftm UNSEED AND TURPENTINE. Fine Old Netherlands Ileimrlee. One Barend Vet of Tbe Hague had recently the misfortune to call a constable n monkey, an accusation which one of the local papers pointed out as "being, of course, untrue" and which, moreover, ls a form of untruth not permitted In Holland. Vet was arrested and brought before tho judge on a charge of "Insulting the police," being sentenced to forty-live days' Imprison* ment Before being removed he turned to address the court. "Theu 1 must not call a constable a monkey?" he said. "Certainly not. You must not Insult the police." The culprit reflected. ".May I call a monkey a constable?" he asked, with a Hash of genius. The judge shrugged his shoulders and, holding no brief for thu animal, replied, "If it gives you any satisfaction." Willi a smile of gratification Vet turned on his heel iu the dock and bowed to his prosecutor. "Good day, constable," he said.—St. James Cassette. Corncob Pipes, "You see," said the smoker, "I'm very fond of the corncob pipe. In the lirst place, It's a clean, sweet, cool smoke, and. In the second, it's so pleasant to think you're smoking something so quiet and rural and natural as a pipe made just by cutting a hole in a corncob. It's so primitive, you know." "Yes," said his friend. "Only most corncob pipes nren't made that way. It's thc popular supposition that they are, I know; but, as a matter of fact, tho new and most popular process Is to take the whole cob, grind lt up, mix it with one. or two other substances and then shape the whole Into the pipe form. It makes a better and more lasting pipe, and in this way the whole cob can be used and not a grain wasted." Can Animals BIushT It is hard to tell whether animals blush, for their faces are covered so thickly with fur or hair or feathers that we do not know what may be going on beneath hide or skin. Were tbey as bare faced as man ls lt ls more than likely we should see them blush, especially the more bashful sort and those with some sense of shame. It is the case that the faces of vultures flush, and several of the monkeys become purple with rage, which may be considered as a kind of blushing. This may be proved any day ln atiy zoo, where the monkeys seem to fly into a passion on the smallest provocation. Boiled Wltliont Fire. Every day lu London scores of workmen's kettles nre boiled In lime that will afterward be used for its proper purposes. Just before the breakfast hour, say, one of the workmen empties a quantity of the dry lime from a sack, ln the center of this lime he makes a hole, nnd into it water is poured. Then he puts his kettles Into the water, and In a few minutes the kettles boil. In thousands of cases a fire Is thus spared. Strange Happenings. A Michigan woman was scanning over the marriage columns of a newspaper and remarked to her husband. ''Here's a strange coincidence—a William Strange married to a Martha Strange." "Strange Indeed," replied her husband, "but I expect the uest news will be a little stranger." A Vecetarlnn. "That man,*' remarked the great detective, "is undoubtedly a vegetarian of the most pronounced type." "How do you make that out?" queried his friend. "tih, that's easy," replied the great detective. "He has carroty hair, reddish cheeks, a turnip nose and a sage look." A Wrong Illgiiteil. Young Wife (at dlnuer)-l didn't tell you, Adolphus, I cooked the dinner today myself. Husband—Indeed! Then in my thoughts I have been doiug poor Mary Ann a great Injustice. A Natural Mistake. The Terror—Ho people often throw things at you, Mr. Doughby? Mr. Doughby—No, Tommy. Why? The Terror—Well, sis says you're an easy mark. For generations the value ot tur- pentint* ns a remedial ugenl in all affections of thc bronchial tubes und lungs hus boen well known. li remained for Dr. Chase to «o combine turpentine, linseed and hall a dozen other ingredients as to not only mnke a wonderfully successful medicine, but ulso one that is s-0 pleasant to the tuste as lo bo bought for by children. 'Hie sale of Dr, Chase's Syrup of Linseed and Turpentine ia more than three times lhat ot many similar remedies. Tho n-sult of this sinters is a host of Imitations, When attacked by coughs and colds which threaten lo roach the lungs and prove serious; «h n awakened by children with croupy coughs, gasping for breath, you cannot afford to trust 1 to Imitations. Mr. John Pollard, Fxho Day, Ont., writes— "I was troubled last winter with a very bad cold, which was beginning lo settle on my lungs. I was ISO hoarse that I could scarcely speak | and bad a nasty hacking cough, ] which I could not get rid of. Ope bottle of Ur. Chase's Syrup of Lin- eoed and Turpentine cured me, and I I can heartily recommend it." Dr. Chase's Syrup of Linseed and Turpentine is sold by all dealers at the advertised price, 25 cents a hot- tlo, family size (three times as j huge) 60 cents. F.dmanson, llatos A Ck, Toronto. To protect you against imitations tho portrait and signature of Dr. A. |\V. Chase, Uia famous receipt book I author, are on every bottle. Do You Want SOME ONE IU HANDLE VOUR SHIPMENTS ft TO CONSIGN VOUR 0RAIN TO A RELIABLE FIRM / PROMPT SERVICE AND CAREFUL ATTENTION ■ If so, the undersigned wants your bunlas8n nod will e>.de***<>r to r.lve •ntUlavMoa* Cash sdvanc.-iJ un oonsignaiSntS. ltr'ereurs: Loiun lisok of Caua.ls. Ths oldest sstsMish^il r.rnin Commission Mon-I'itiit in Wi:mip,'K. Grain Exchange Winnipeg. S. SPINK It isn't truo BECAUSE we say it BECAUSI Boeckh's Brushes ... and Brooms Clears the best and •wear ths Sold by all Dealers. /e say it, but it's true longest. Ar* "Vou Building T If EDDY'S IMPERVIOUS SHEATHING The Best Building Paper Mad*. It Is very much str.onesr ond thicker than any other (tarred or hslld- Ing) paper. It Is Impervious in wind, keeps out cold, kseps tn hest. carries no smell or odor, alisorlis no inolsturs. Imparts no taste or flavor to anything with which it comes in contact. It ls largely used not only ior sheeting houses, but lor lining cold storage buildings, refrigerators, dalr- lss, creameries, and all places whers Uie object is to keep an Svss nud Uniterm temperature, and at the sums time avoiding dampness. Writs our Agents, TEES A PERSSE, Winnipeg, for samples. The E. B. EDDY CO., Limited. HULL. Try OGILVIE'S "ROYAL HOUSEHOLD" A PERFECT SOLD—IN FLOUR ORIGINAL FOR— PACKAGES BREAD ONLY— AND— BY ALL PASTRY DEALERS. Gray's Syrup of Red Spruce Gum Cures Coughs CRAY'S SYRUP does thet one thUg, •nd does it well. It's no "cure-all," bst a CURE for all throat and lung trouble*. GRAY'S SYRUP OP RED SPRUCB CUM stops the irritating tickle — taku away the soreness—sooths and heal* tha throat — and CURES COUGHS to sXmj cured. None the lest effective became U is pleasant to take. 25 els. bottle. "You hold my.future haiuiiiu-iw," he told tho girl "Why .lout *.<>:i hold ii '.oui"-'.'U ? " slu- nski'ti coyly. An.l she wnsii t so heavy that lie Couldn't do it m*;ilv Their i rnflr Wny. "Hut how do you keep a cook whon you live In Iho suburbs?" "I threaten to discharge ber every. dny, ninl my wife does discharge her cn'.'b week."—Brooklyn Lite. Sunlight Soap will not injure your blankets or harden them. 11 will make them soft, whits and fleecy. ia Nothing hurts i\ small man US Diuch as to have peoplo Ignore hi; threats. IT LAVS a BTILUNG HAND ON I"A IN* —For pniiiH in tlio ii.ints ami linili*1 anil ffl.r rheumatic palua nouralifla fci.u lumbairo, Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil Is >a iilimil 11 ('.'cr Well r.il.liT.I in. thi* skin absorbs it nnd it quickly and permanent* Ij rellSVps lha nIT.-i-lOfll part.. Its vulue •».ln from the hody, nn.l for ihnt ?oot1 lips in it? miicic proptrty of retuo\lM quality it is priced. Anv .voting man who has never been in love ought ti) have inopf>y in the* savings bank. Hlnard's Linimat Cares Distefar. D.in't Ihink Hint 'bfcnuso a mnn-* word is as good an his iuiu.l, 'hat his bond is worth anything. : I I i \a**f. M. «_». MO m\*1. „*-,■*-,*...*.*.,..,*,, "lawia — ' I THR DRILL, 8L0CAN, B. C, FEBRUARY 19. 190-1. ■I i i' > ; IS ''.'I. :: 1 I !' THE SLOCAN DRILL •C. B. tmmtaaiaasiM, Editor and Prop ■ PCBLIIMD STBT.T rBIDJLT AT SLOCAN, • • • • B. C* Le|al Advertising 10 cents a line for .jthe first insertion and » cents a line each subsequent insertion. Certificates of Improvement, f7 each. Transient advertisements at same rates -as legal advertising. Locals will be charged 10 cents a line far eaoh insertion. Commercial Rates made known npon application. The Subscription is $2 per year, strictly in advance; $2.50 a year if not so paid. Address all letters to— THE SLOCAN DRILL, Slocan, B. C _tc*jMlMt*_u, FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 19th. 1904. KBITOHIAI. VKOPI'IMUS. In accordance with the provisions of the declaration of neutrality jpsade by. Great Britain, Canadians are enjoined from committing any act of a hostile or questionable nnturo against either the Russians or Japs. There need be no fear on that score, but if universal and heartfelt sympathy go for anything, then Canucks stand committed hair and hide to the cause of Japan. May she wallop Russia to & standstill. The result of the eight bye-elections, held on Tuesday for the Dominion house, leaves the situation for either party thus, five Liberals nnd three Conservatives, a direct gain of one for . the lattor. They captured the city of St. John, N.B., where a former Grit majority of upwards of 1200 was turned into a Conservative majority of 280. Ex-Minister of Railways Blair occupied that seat. He kicked over the traces because of the Grand Trunk Pacific bill and then resigned for a fai position on the railway commission. The Grits can take no material satisfaction out of the elections, but Tories see much to encourage. It is clear the Grit cause is on the down grade. Premier McBride prorogued the •legislature without making any announcement as to his railway policy. He has found the situation somewhat trying and has decided to take time to consider things, having an eye to the ■welfare of the people and economy in public expenditures. Something like 20 applications have been presented to the'government for monetary assistance to as many roads. Several of these projected schemes are of a wildcat nature, aud the government is taking time to sift out those of merit before announcing a programme of action. Early in the summer nn extra session of the legislature will be called when the whole policy will be laid liefore the members. In proceeding in such a deliberate and cautious manner, the government is exhibiting wisdom. Extravagance and high-handed proceedings on the part of the executive, and because it is generally believed affairs are being directed in the interests of a clique, are the apparent reasons why the Provincial Mining Association has lost its hold upon the affections of the public. One year ago the country was aflame in its interest, but today the association is languishing. It has done good work, especially in settling the Crow's Nest coal strike, and for that act deserved to prosper. However, when the executive sought to coerce the legislature into passing leg- lation at its dictation, then trouble began, and rightly so. The legislature has paid no attention to tbe association's recommendations, for they felt their functions were being usurped by largely irreponsible parties. If any association could initiate and command passage of such legislation ns it saw fit, then where was the need of an elected parliament T The association went too far and encroached on the rights aud privileges of constitutional government. Less enthusiasm nnd more caution and many mistakes would havo been avoided. Slocan District Court of Revision. NOTICE is hnrsbr nivsn thst s Court of Re- risiou and appeal, in respect of ths assess- msnt of property in the Slocan Assessment District, for ths trial of complaiats agninst the assessment in snid District for tlie year ('.ml.will ' bs lisl.I at 10 o'clock in tlie forenoon, on Friday, the llth day of March. IlKM, nt tlie Court House, in tbe City of Kaslo, B.C.; snd st ten o'clock ii. the forenoon, on Tuewlay.the 1.1th day of March 1901, at the Uorernment .Building, New Deurer, B.C. Dateil at Kaslo, llritish Columbia, February 16th, ID.X. CHAKLES W. MrANN, Judge ot ssid Court DRILL POINTS. Pay up your subscription. Sunday last was St.Valentine's day. Several cars of shingles were sent out this week. Operations will shortly be resumed at the local shingle mill. Rossland defeated Revelstoke al hockey last Friday 10 to 1. Spokane is bothered with smallpox, seven cases being found in one house. Fred Cooper, of W. T. Shatford & Co., returned to Vernon on Tuesday. Lent commenced on Wednesday, curtailing the list of pleasures for a while. Express money orders are payable everywhere. They are cheapest and safest. Just as soon as mild weather sets in operations will be resumed at the Ten Mile sawmill. J. C. Crawford, of Strnthcona, Alta.. accompanied ex-Mayor York on his visit here last week. Quite a number of local men went up Ten Mile on Friday, to jget out square timber for W. Koch. Rossland got even with Nolson in hockey last Thursday at the big carnival, the former winning 2 goals to 1. A social, in aid of the Methodist church, took place at the residence of Rev. Mr. Scott last Thursday evening. Rov. Mr. Simons attended the semiannual meeting of Kootenay Presbytery, which assembled at Nelsou on Tuesday. Born.—In New Denver, on Feb. 12, the wife of C. A. Sandiford, of a daughter. On the 13th, the wife ol Ha Clever, of a son. B. A. Shatford, accompanied by his bride, arrived iu from Seattle Satur dny evening. They were warmly wel corned by their friends. Several more orders for shingles have been received by the local mill people. The supply of stock on hand is not equal to the demand. Geo. Fairbairn, of Silverton, is in the hospital at Vancouver,undergoing treatment for his eyes,the sight of one of which is practically gone. Died.--In Nelson, on Feb. 13, the infant daughter of Aid. and Mrs.Madden, of this city. Much sympathy is expressed for the bereaved parents. Many expressions of regret are heard over the death of Tom Ardell of Silverton, which occurred several days ago in Vancouver, of heart dis ease. He was widely known and re spected. Court of Revision. NOTICE is hereby given that tho Court of Revision for the Municipality nf ths City of Sloean for the hearing of all complaints against the assessment, as made by ths Assessor of said Municipality, will be held in the City Hall, Slocan, on Ihe 2sth day of March next, at 10 o'clock a.m. All complainants must give notice to the City Clerk in writing of the subject and grounds of complaint st least ten days before the said date. Slocan, 16th Feb, ISOt. R. I. HENTLEY, C.M.C FOR SALE The Golden Crown Mineral Claim. . . Situated on the Arlington road. Heavily timbered. Grown granted. Make cash offer to— HOPE. GRAVELEY & Co., 322 Cambie Street, Vancouver, B. C H. D. Curtis Financial Agent Accountant & Auditor Notary Public Fire and Accident Insurance Abstracts of nineral Claims. SLOCAN, B.C Notice to delinquent Co-owners To Robt. Lake and M. L. Grimmett, or to any person or persons to whom tliey may have transferred their several interest*1, in whole or in part,in the Bonnie Doon mineral claim, situated on the south side of Springer creek,in the Slocan City mining division ol West Kootmay district: You are hereby notified that I have expended the sum of two hundred and five dollars in labor and general improvements upon the above mentioned claim, in order to hold said mineral claim under the provia.ona of the Mineral Act, and if within 90 daya from the date of this notice you fail or rofuee to contribute your proportion ef such expenditure, together with all costs of advertising, your interests in said claim will become the property of the subscriber, under section four of an act entitled "An Act to amend the Mineral Act, 1000." Dated tliis lit day ef February, 1904. 5-2-04 GEO. HcLEAN Flout and butter have jumped again in price. \ The snow plow made another trip in on Friday. Nelson defeated Fernie at hockey Monday 2 goals to 1. John Houston has gone to Edmonton, to locate in business. Bob Webster returned to town from Greenwood on Tuesday. Born.—In Slocan, on Feb. 12, the wife of D. B. O'Neail, of a son. New Denver expects a good summer, as all its adjacent mines will be working. Delinquent taxes are beginning to be paid into the city, being forced in by the impending tax sale. H. G. Neelands has left Nelson for the Territories. He was presented with a sterling silver tea service by the citizens. Mrs. Mason, the popular cook at the Arlington, is confined to her bed from the effects of a bad fall on the ice at the link Friday night. Jos. McNeill, employed at tho Ruth, died iu the Sandou hospital Sunday night from appendicitis. The body was taken to Calgary for interment. J. A. Baker returned tothe province this week from Colorndo,where he hns been assisting the W.F. of M. iu look ing after things during the big strike LIGHTED BY ELECTHIUTV. ► ♦♦♦♦♦♦ *-e>*yo-o-my HEATED BY HOT AIR. The Queen's Hotel *+ E. C. CLARKE, PROPRIETOR RATES: SX.00 PKK DAY First-class Dining Room Large and Comfortable Bedrooms Sample rooms for Commercial Men Nelson, B. C. TIMBER LOCATIONS. NOTICE is hereby given tlmt thirty ilnys aftsr date, ns, tlis iin.lsrsiKiii.il, intend tn apply to tlis Chief C.iniinissii.iier of Lands A Works, st Victoria,for special licenses to cut snd carry sway timber from the following described tracts of land, situated on Mosquito creek, in West Kootenay District: First LoeatlM. Commencing at a post, marked "William Sutherland's northeast corner post," thence south 80chains; thence west HO chains; thence north 80 chains; thence east SO chains, to point of commencement. Neraml I,ecu!Inn. Commencing at a post, marked "William Sutherland's southeast corner post," thence west 80 chains; tlienco north Nl chains; thence east 80 chains; thence south 811 chains, to poiat of commescement. Third I.nruliiui. Commencing nt a post, marked "A. W. Sutherland's northwest corner post,11 thence eastw chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west.se chains; thouco north W chain*., to point ot commencement. , Faaurtll I.o.-iilien. Commencing at a post, marked "A. W. Suth erlun.i's southwest corner post," theuco north unchains; th'ince enst 80 clinins; thence soutl 80 chains; thence west 80 chains, to point nf commencement. I'irih Location. Commencing at a post, marked "Geo. Lester'- southwest corner post," running thence nortl 80 chains; tlience east W chains; thence soul! NO chains; thence wost 80 chuins, to point of commencement. Sixth I.nralUn. Commencing nt a post, marked "Gen. l.e,ter'. northwest corner," running east 811 chains thence south 80 chains; thsnee west 80 chains thencs north 80 chains, to point of commeuce ment. Aeseath Location. Commencing at a post marked. "Gns Gusttf- son's southeast corner," running west 80 cha ins; thence north KO chains; thence east 80 chains; thencs south 80 chains, to place of commence- meut. Klghth Location. Commencing at a post, markod *"Qus Gustef son's northeast corner post," running tlience south 80chains; thence west 80 chains; thsnee north 80chains; thsnee east 80 chains, to place of commencement. Ninth Lacatlon. Commencing at a post, marked "R. Glen.len- ning's northwest corner post," running thence east HOchsins; thence south NO chains; thsnee west 80 chains; thencs north 80 chains, to plnce of commencement. Tenth Location. Commencing at a post, marked "K. Glendsn- ning's northeast corner post," running theuce south 80chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north NO chains; theuce east 80 chains, to place of commencement. Eleventh Location. Commencing at a post, marked "J. G. Lover in's northesst corner post," running tlience south 80 chuins; thonce west 40 chsius: thence south 40chains; tlienco west 40 chains; thence north 80chains; thence east 40 chains; thence north 10chains; tlience east 40 chains, to plan of commencement. Twelfth Locution. Commencing at a post, marked "S. Lorerin': northeast corner post," running thence south ft) chniss;theuce west 40 chains;thence south 40 chains; thence west 40 chains; theuce north NO chains; thence east 40 chains I thence mirth 40 chains; thence east 40 chuins, to place uf commencement. Thirteenth Location. Commencing nt a post, marked "J. Harlow," running east 80chains; thonce south 40chain*; thence west I fill chains; thsnee north 40 chuins; thence enst 80 chains, to place of commescement. Fourteenth Location. Conjmencing at a post, marked "S. Harlow," running east 80 chains; thencs south 40 chains; thence west 160chains; thonce north 40chains; thsnee east 80 chains, to plnce of commencement. Fifteenth Location. Commencing at a imst, mnrked "A. Harlow," running east NO chains; thence south 10 clinins; thonce west IflOclntias; thence north 10clinins; thence east 80 chains, to place of commencement. Sixteenth Location. Commencing at a post, marked "J. Parent' southeast corner post," running thenee west NO chains; tlience north 80 chains; thsnee east NO chuins; thence south 80 chains, to place of commencement. Seventeen! la Location. Commencing nt a post, marked "A. Parent's southwest corner post," running thencs mirth NO chsius; thence east 811 chains; t'ieiii-c south NO chains; thence west 80 chains, to place Of commencement. Eighteenth locution. Commencing ul n postmarked "J, It. |,orer- In's northwest corner pest," running theuce east 80 clinins; thence south 80 clinins; thenco nest 80 chains; thence north 80 chains, to place of: commencement. Nineteenth location. Commencing at a post, mnrksd "H, Lnverin's nnrtheast corner post," running south SOrliains; thence went NO chuins; theuce si.rtli Nil chains: thencs sast 80 chains, to place of commencement, I Neknsp, .January 18, IMS. • Vernon won the hockey championship at the Kossland carnival, defeating Rossland 2 to 1. Hard times havo como upon the churches in the Slocan towns nnd several changes are in contemplation. J. 0. MaePheo, insurance broker, of Calgarv, came in Tuesdny, on a visit to his uncle, R. J. McPhee, manager of the Ottawa. Owing to discriminating rates by the railroad, Mason & Risch are moving their headquarters for pianos from Nelson to Calgary. MINING RKCORDS. Appended is a complete list of the var ious records registered at the local registry office, H. P. Christie being mining recorder: THANSFERS. Febfi-Club 1-8, John Wafer to N F McNaught. # .•>*i&i>.->i)S»;>.!>.'>*55:>&i>*)-->»*>-S Slocan Bakery J. Pinchbeck, Proprietor | Fresh Fruits of Every g Kind Arriving Daily. 8 A full stock of tho best 2 lines of cigars and tobac- j§ cos always kept on hand. A 1 * Loaves of nread for Sl. A Full Weight anal Quality a Goaruuteed. it Slocan, B. C. \*^^^***t**i***9*m*^ If you are troubled^. with a Cough, Sore Throat, Hoarseness, or Bronchitis, try a bottle of our Compound Syrup of White Pine... Once used, always used. J; A. ANDERSON DRJDGOI8T * STATIONER, SLOCAN, B.C. Steel Ranges for $18.25. Why be without a ranre whei you can get one so cheap ? Thej are preferrable to stores and grivc better satisfaction. These ranges burn wood or coal and will be set up free. H.J. TINSMITH AND PLUMBER. GerUficate nf Siii Sllrer Lear Mineral Claim. Situate in the Slocan Citv mining division ol West Kootenay district. Where located :—Spiinj,«r creek, south ol Arlington mine. TAKE NOTICE that I, Herbert T, Twigg, as agent lor George I). I/Ong, free miner's certificate No. BIH14R; N. S. Tucker,free miner's certificate No.B0.M9 Martin Maurer, froe miner's certilicate No. 1559720; and Eri Thompson, free miner's certificate No. BUOOtil., intend, eixtv days from the date hereof, to apply to the Mining Recorder for a certificate of Improvements, for the purpose of obtaining a crown grant on the above claim. And further take notice that action, under section S7, must be commenced before the issuance of such certificate of improvements. Dated Una 21th day of Deceniber,1003. .512-03. HERBERT T. TWIGG ltani, anil Garibaldi Mineral Clulas. Situate in tlio Slocan City Mining Division of Weat Kootenay District. Where located:—At head of Ten ***Mile creek, on the north side. TAKE NOTICE llmtl.W D.McGregor, acting na agent for Joo Traficiinti, P.M. C. No. ['60048; Frank Romano, F.Maj C. No. Bdt>042; ami .1. M. McGregor" fre* miner's certificate No. B60098, intend, sixty days from the date hereof, to apply tu the Mining Recorder or certificates n( improvements.fnr the purpose ol obtaining Crown liranta of the ahove claims. And further take notice that action, under section .17, mint he commenced before the issuance of inch Certificate! of improvements. D fed thla 20th dav of .laimarv, lPOI. 22-1-04 w, d McGregor M A dvertise your 8 H n Business in these days of progress and competition no man in business should neglect an opportunity to keep his goods before the people. Modern usages proclaim advertising the one road to success; neglect of it invariably ends in disaster. A merchant's standing in a community may be judged from the advertisement he carries in a local paper. To sell goods a man must advertise. All live men seek the aid of the printer a reward to all persistent and liberal advertisers: it is read by everyone. It guarantees satisfaction to WBO 8 8 8 8 8 8 a At AH Times 8 8 8 8 8 Subscribe for and support your local paper: g] THE DRILL, $2 per year 8 8 8 8 8 New Residence for Sale One of the Newest Residences in Slocan is offered for sale on easy terms, lt contains five rooms, hall, pantry, wardrobes, china closet, large garret, good cellar, is lathed aud plastered, and is the best finished in town. Water service, fine lawn and garden, fruit trees, etc. A SNAP FOR ANYONE. For terms Apply at Drill Office Gwiilim & Johnson, MINING ENGINEERS AND ASSAYERS. Slocnn, B. C r*************** -» ♦•♦♦♦♦Of $250 Will buy a comfortable Cottage and two corner lots in New Denver. House contains four large rooms, hall and wardrobe. For other particularswrite DRAWER 54, SLOCAN. Notice to Delinquent Co-owner To Wm. J. Andrewa, or to any pereeii or persona to whom ha may have transferred his intereat in the Black Diamond mineriilclaim.aituatcdon Lemon creek and recorded in the Hecoider'a office (or ths Slocan ( ity mining division . You are hereby notified that I, Andrew Trovoat, F.M.C No.K04707,have caused to be expended the antu of two hundred and five dollar! in labor nnd Improvement! on the above mentioned mineral claim, in order lo bold aaid claim under the proviaiona of the Mineral Act; and if within 00 daya from the date of thia notico you fnil, or refitao. to contribute your proportion of aiicti expenditure,together with all conta of advertising, your interest in aaid claim will become the propnity •( the aubacriber, under section 4 of an Art entitled "Aa Act to amend the Mineral Act, 1000." Dated at Slocan, I.C., thie lat dav of Decenilii-r. A.D 1001! 412.(13 ANPREW PROVOST ft 0. GENERAL HOSPITAL SLOCAN,B C. Med. Supt., J. P. CADE, M.D. RATES: Regular yul.kerilxni.fi par mnntii <>r fill a yeur: ii.iii-siilisriiberH mrlusnt.'f mtflirnl «tUiiiliinr«}$'.' p«r ilny. I'riviita, wnr.li SI per rin? extra. Spei-ii, I fiu-iliiies for materi,- ity cases. For further partienlnrs apply to. D. B. O'Neail, Sec Don9! Overlook This Snap, THE DRILL has made nn arrangement with the To- routo Mail-Empire, so thnt its weekly edition may be clubbed with the former. New RiiliHcribers, therefore, may obtain the Weekly Mnil- Empire—acknowledged to lx1 one of the best papers in the Dominion -and Slocaa'a leading journal, Th_ Drill, from now till .Taa. 1,1905, for the •sum of $2.ri(). With thia exceptional offer will be given n* » premium, a beautiful arto- gravure, entitled "The Victoria Cross." The picture (lipids a scene in the lato Boer war, d»ne in ten colors, nmi well worth framing. Send In your orders at once to The Drill, Slocan.
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Title | The Slocan Drill |
Publisher | Slocan, B.C. : C.E. Smitheringale |
Date Issued | 1904-02-19 |
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Language | English |
Identifier | The_Slocan_Drill_1904_02_19 |
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Date Available | 2015-12-08 |
Provider | Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library |
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DOI | 10.14288/1.0221103 |
Latitude | 49.767778 |
Longitude | -117.466111 |
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