pi \ fair' s^t/fa^U^-��������� ^ NINTH YEAR, r CUMBERLAND; B. V-. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 1902.- / > fl 1 ������������������ PA -7 I ��������� a/ I *.' ', iw ,* Drv Goods; r Carpets and ' Riigs, -���������- Linoleum, , t Matting, ;. / , . - ���������'*' Curtains, . 7 " ;v/ House Furnishings, " , ,. Flour arid Feed, ,. , ; '^r",'\ '\';"> -1-v Bbots\&VShbesr - *"* - ',, *>._ r*'���������/' , p s ; ' \ Rubber Goods, Cents/ -Furnishings^ Clothing.; <��������� '<- <��������� Granufated Sugar*,. , ' *- H - $5 75 per Sk. School Board Meeting. Regular ineetihg^of School Board wras held^on February 24th, Mr Peacey presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted. Communication ^v6, Old School house was,read asking for pe: mission to remove same from school grounds. It was.then resolved .that communication' be laid on table until the" secretary write to Victoria to Mr L. Mo'unce? asking him to enquire ifJBoard had power to dispose'of said property. Communication from Miss-Ramsay was then taken up asking for use of one room in (school-for- the.purpose oLa kindergarten/class. Resolved that room be given for that purpose until,, required for Public Schdol. Teachers and janitors salaries .were brought upj'it^was^resolved that vouchers be issued'for,eameIfor the month of February. / The meeting' < J Z> "- r a then" adjourned until called^agairr. -,. iBank;Meetmg. . * ' *' ?.*. '*- -'J. - "^i "** \ ������",*" I ' V '���������"..������������������' ' ' . The meeting called _ Monday'even ing for^theJpurpqse pf discussing the'es/abiishtaent of ajbranch bank in Cumberland/'was fairly w^ell attended by.represenjative men, Mr' T. E. Bate in ,the'{chair. "*V ��������� ,,^~Ald. Reid opened with' a Jew re- . marks pn the^advisability- of the insti tu'tion, as"it ^ wfts^often incon/ ��������� vphient,~ and'rc a 1 ways'va.wkward io^ transa'ct . banking.'" business "with "other cities, as.at^presentr Speak- 4ing;of:the Council; -lt-^would-be 01 i'the" greatest 'advantage1 to ^'that" Board. if a' ba*ok'.'*were established;' 'here.".' . ������ .-" ^ \ ,i>^ T" '- w/ .^r jv ' < I i" *>* -.''^Ji^. jf;\; ������ *~k ,J: ^ .,Wi-ite- for,-price^ and^particu'lars. ,* P. O. DraTw^r 563;- "^ -��������� - i -fo) V- I I I '?/ I'/. ^ <^ M������ ^���������-rir> S^?#*H^ W'all-PapeiPs .-ir ;.;' Newest vDesigns' arfd Col;rs. leums ' '���������'��������� PRINTED���������50i\, 60c, 70c. 90c, f " ;,,'.'.. to $1 25 sq, y& INLAID���������$L2oV$1.40 & $1-50 " PLAIN���������85c. to $1.50 ' ��������� n Straw Mattings . ..'. 15c. to 5Gc. per yard (Carpets .At all Prices. \\ ALL ������ APEX. - - IDC. ' tU."J)2 5U ner Double Roll. An Elegant Line of Samples will be sent vou FREE on application, but give us some idea as to your wants It I THE FURNISHERS. VICTORIA, Bc .'^Mayor Willardt;f6llowed\ii. ������the .sim^strain^statiii'g' tnat^Ke" %:ouid'* .do* his business "with a ba-rrk here^" UMr Clinlon spoke iti -favour-and offered vhis support 'and ' thought that chartered banks should be -ap-j .proached, givingthem an approximate of business likely to.be-done. - Mr C. H. Tarbell spoke -to the same effect, and Aid Partridge also. Ex'Mayor^Carthew too favored the idea. Moved by Mr W. B. Anderson, seconded by Mayor Willard, that a committee be chosen to collect data as to probable amount of .business could be promised a,' bank- starting here. Carried. Chairman Bate then nominated Messrs Willard, Partridge, Tarbell, Clinton, Johnston and Reid. Moved by Mayor Willard, seconded by'Mr W. B. Anderson, that names of Messrs J. McPhee and A. Urquhart of Courtenay, and H. C. Lucas of Comox, be added for the valley. Carried. _. * Committee to report at next meeting, on Friday 14th inst. SCOTCH -CONCERT. 1 The Presbyterian Churoh -was i _j ' well filled la at Thursday evening, the'"occasion being an evening 'of Scotch and Welsh songs, recitations and instrumental selections given by a number of well-known ���������amateurs. The 'programme was very interesting, "-all acquitting' ' ' ' themselves most( creditably. Of(Mr' Thombon's violin selections, accom- 1 ������ panied most ably by Mrs Glassford, we must make special mention, ' especially in the.rendering pf .'-Auld Robin Gray," ('Annie Laurie" and', ."Down the Burn," all of_.which1 ' were superbly given. Mr Thomson has a reputation1 second to none in his line. Mr H. Murdoch's l-'Loch- aber ncrjhore." was a gem being most pathetically and sweetiygiven as a'cornet 'solo. jSongs weie also', well" sung bv Messrs" Murdoch, Vater, James, an.I* Mrs Arris and Miss, Cameron; while^recitatione ���������" *������������������* " - , were ablygiven by Mrs Partridge,*. arid Misses-White," Anley>nd little .Edith; Thompson ������' wLb!o, ,. looked charming- in . her tartan.**" 'Alto- - together "the" programme was most' unique, and well*worth the occasion. AThe following is the program :. ,Soug, "Far frae^my hame," - Mrs Arris1. Chorus, "March of the Cameron Men, O^c^^^tos^eie^teJEusise eSsieisSSa^eo 8' '-*���������- NEW... '���������:: GOODS ' r , ' 1 ' , f. - t \' . * .:.Our Stock of... , , ��������� STAPLE : '������ ', '���������������������������< DRY /.''u GOODS . r ' ' . * r r - ... ,is now coming1 in. m'X" *m*, -1* I /*, -��������� J. f t f * 1 I - ' k'.\ .; '��������� COME IN AND HAVE A.LOOK;4 <i *, tv <���������* -/rr( ' r i- ,$: ;s' 1 " fi. s* .'���������ft .*; A" ^/V?& I , *, _, vl .asI & * ��������� S ,11 . .rfS.r- I V Misses1" Grieve and Miller, Mra '- * . . Glassford and Mr Murdoch., .. Recitation,.' ;... . , May Anley. ->, "Lnchaber no Aii-re,'" .Mr Murdoch. Song... . "Uobin Adair,1". .. tMiss Cameron. * "Duer;J "All^thrpughstne Night;"' ' : .y' * Metdaines Glassford and Arris .->' u c, j,loop,: :\ - *��������� ~ ') - ~< A ,* ,'- Dunsmuir Ave*, Cumberland., ���������E *' ? 8.- ������������������ r--'l *-^. * V*^/^. *��������� P7''.;,r*,i^ ". i������S.\ ,> .r rs" Recitation,........ :VMiss,M^E. White. (Juartette?' "The Four Matya\!' - - > - 1 -l * ^ Missea Grieve,.Maxwell, Murdooh 4 '-V,' ^andMiher1;'- t" J- , . " ' * - ���������' ������>. ,** ''Speech on.Burns,'.-.'....:.Rev. -Mr*Glassford.' Song, ."Laa'do' the Leal," "^ :*������-;".' VioHn Selections,. . I '.,.. .Mr Thomson. Ri'ci tali on' (Welsh),.'/; ?Mr Hunden. OrAau Selection, "Men off Harlech," Mis GlaKsford/ Vocal Duet.. .Messrs Murdoch"and Vater. Violin Selections, "Caller Herrin," fec."^ \ Mr Thomson. Song (Welsh), "Jenny Jones," Mr James. Song, ". Bonnie Banks o' Loch Lnmond," ' * Mrs Arris. Recitation, "Lord Ullin'e Daughter,"- Mrs Partridge., Recitation, "Good Night," Edith Thomson - Mr Glassford and the committee who organised ..this concert deserve the greatest credit for the manner' in which they managed their successful programme, and we hope that this will be but the ;first of a series of such pleasant evenings. ^r'd WHARF NOTES. . ' yj.s,^ .!> ������������������ s**e Transfer-was in on Saturday for. *^.*'i~>?'5������ - a loaH of coke.-*-> ������ r' , *: A^v^^^1*-'' ^^ 'dn MondavforVa^Udad'76V.coal^fof������&^A^-'f Vancouver. * / - *���������-. '. >, >t-,r.M ;-.������> ~J>^������!'ijl ��������� 4; -ii *. ^.* *^v <* I-* ���������TIKTST TJS FOB" JOB PRINTING j ti Work of Every Description , at Moderate Rates. CIRCULARS. NOTICES BILL-HEADS v LETTER-HEADS. MEMORANDUMS ENVELOPES BUSINESS CARDS LABELS & BAGS BILLS OF FARE* Etc., Etc.,/ ; Etc. CONCERT PROGRAMMES ������ , BALL PROGRAMMES DISPLAY BILLS POSTERS , CONCERT TICKETS .... ��������� ' ' BALL TICKETS m .MENUS RECEIPT FORMS ABSTRACT of ACCOUNTS Etc.. Etc, Etc. ORDERS EXECUTED WITHOUT DELAY. m LOCALS. fee'������������g@gg@g������e''ii'ggS5;wsS5=!gsgS: Benevolence Lodge K. of P. attended divine service in Trinity Church last Sunday evening. True Blue Social���������The "T.B.'s" give a basket social next Tuesday evening. Proceeds to be devoted to the Orphans Home, Pioton, l S., A good time is promised. ��������� DEATH,-r-The remains of the"late Matthew Gibson, who died at the Jubilee' Hospital, Victoria, were forwarded to Comox where they were .interred on Wednesday last. He was a native of-Perry," Ireland, and at the time of his death' was aged about BB. He leaves'a wife and several young children to mourn his loss. * ,-��������� o ��������� According to advice Gordon Hunter, K.C. of Victoria, has been appointed to the Chief Justiceship. I PERSONAL P. Dunne took train for Nanaimo Friday. News'comes that Miss McAlpine is rapidly improving. Miss Miller took Friday's boat for Portland. Mr Reifel has been paying Cumberland a business call. Mrs G. Stevens and Miss Wilson went to Nanaimo Friday. Mrs Collis has returned from Victoria,much improved in "health. Mrs Hudson returned to Union Wharf Friday; after. visiting Mrs Piket..; Mr John Kesley was a passenger, out by Friday's train. He goes to Alexandra to move's his family to Cumberland. ' ) . ' Messrs Marpole, jnr., Hall and Miller, C.P.R. officials, were in town last week on a tour of inspection of the; collieries. They took- great interest in all the different works and evidently enjoyed their visit, I %S.S.,: Victoria arrived from Sari" ' Ffaucisco oh' Friday* and-loads coal'*** *���������%���������' S;\i -for-San Fra'ncisco: ' J { " * -*\ '* -' .-S.S^ Otter and scow loaded coal- for Victoria on 'Friday,; also,"B.s.r Selkirk loaded coal for "Vancouver. ' .Barge Robert Kerr in^tow of tHe1* tug Pilot arrived'Saturday'morn-?- ing for a cargo of coal for "Van-*- couver. ,,' , / '.--- ^ Barge J^C. Potter completed her cargo of coal for Douglas Island on, Wednesday, and waits a tug:-to. take her to sea. The body of the late Provincial Constable Wollacott of Ale ' Bay, was brought down on the Tees for _ interment at,Victoria". S.S. Flyer and scow loaded coal and coke for New Westminster; and the s.s Topic and scows loaded coal for Vancouver on Tuesday. Ship Oriental completed her cargo of coal and coke on Friday and proceeded to San Francisco on Saturday in tow of tug Tacoma S.S. Pilot arrived from Juneau on Monday having towed the barge Richard III to Douglas Island, and after coaling proceeded to Victoria. SS. Tees arrived on Tuesday morning from northern B.C. ports. They report two Indians having been killed by a grizzly bear, at the head of Rivers Inlet, while but on a trapping expedition. Political news from the Capital says that Col. E. G. Prior has accepted the portfolio of Minister.of Mines, and will stand for Victoria City. He will be opposed by Mr Bo i well. The fight will be a warm one, but Col. Prior's general popularity, his known ability as a statesman, coupled with the fact that he runs in the interests of the Dunsmuir Government, which' is solid, will carry him to certain victory. The country is favoured in getting Col. Prior to enter provincial politics, -,-.(>'' A Goddess ! OF AFRICA. ��������� ��������� ��������� ,-*" 'O' A Story. of the Golden Fleece. : , ��������� ��������� ��������� By ST. GEORGE BATHBONE "The object, of this was pin in enoutrh their enemies did'not intend - that _,those whom they - henicured 'should * creep off under cover of darkness and. ���������elude them. _ , ' Of course this* crescent, of flame made the trisk of the. two bold riders the more difficult, "and increased the,, chances of disaster overtaking them: '-hut having embarked 'in the en'tt'r- "���������Iiriso'they could not be headed , by oven such* possible disaster. The time came at- last, when the 'two men sfiueer-cl a' hand of every ��������� -one they were leavinp.-. JLord'"'Bruiio came 'to the top of the defile to see , 'the,' thing through. 'A whispered /word,"another hand-shake ,-a.nd they ,* "were gone, swallowed up in the j,-gloom b'elow', while the' others ^���������crouched there on the rocks, counting '"the seconds and listening with their ^-hearts, 'so to speak," in their mouths. CHAPTER XXX. ,_.-,,.. ., ; ���������<" -' -<^ ' ~ t m '" > 1 * V u J1 I V .>' , ' f "r *. - * * **' \ ]'-��������� V - ' '.< ,. . "i I- .'- ���������-. *; ���������������">. i ��������� *���������> j. " \ ' ' TO 150 OU DIE. i ��������� < - ' "There are times in the life experience of all 'men when seconds scorn hours, so, fraught with grave responsibilities'is^'each little fragment that ijqes to" make up a .minute'. Such was the anxiety-'of tlie band *��������� of. fugitives" "stranded upon tha't ,, rocky ' mount that it* seemed ages .,;since *Burnham and Armstrong 'had Jleft them before'a sign, of their prescience.-, became evident below;,.and yet i.they" understood (full well that'this Avery silence was' the- most favorable '..thing that could happen, since it de- ��������� clared'"most positively the success of . (rthe bold scouts in' descending the -cnarrow defile. *- i - . , /There came a sudden shout.' "���������.This was instantly followed by a 'shot, and immediately from' scores. " ,of savage throats went up such a chonus of yells that "the very'" air seemed to quake. ;* , - - . n ' >V Yonder they^go!" exclaimed Lord '.Bruno.' ������ ��������� "���������_ , .,. Every eye was glued upon the spot* -where a tremendous .'commotion' -.be- ^camc visible.- Black figures could be -;scen] 'bounding ' ���������toward ' that focal point '"from,, every direction, figures' 'vfchab moved* their1 arms frantically,' ',.'-'.n.nd made all manner of warlike ges-' - "Mures ^ figures that were fierce enough '-to* cause a qualm > of alarm in the fbravest .breasts, i Ah! other forms were in it���������swift. ;as a gleam of light two horses dash- ������ed into view bearing down upon the ."Jjres, those in the saddle bending low in order.' to' take the smallest ' possible chance of being struck by Hying assegai or spear. ' ( Over the lire with grand leaps the liorses were urged.- -Burnham .had -wisely blinded the eyes of tho ani- ���������anals, knowing how next to impossi- rble "it would be to induce themi to attempt such a thing unless some -.similar precaution were taken. For hnlf a dozen seconds there was "���������the greatest excitement imaginable��������� -"-the quick detonation of firearms and ��������� rthe shouts of the impis combined to make a fearful clamor. Then 'it died away and all was ������������������still. ' * ' . -"J believe they made it." , said "Hord Bruno, who was laboring under intense excitement himself. Bludsbc echoed It's words. "If they'll gone doNvn you'd hear shouts of victory from the black bojs lielow. That''.sullen silence means riufoat," ho said. All bent their heads to listen,while' ' straining eyes surveyed the dark expanse beyond the fires. ' - A "minute passe!���������several, of them, .and li'oir suspense liccuino painful. Then a tongue of fire clove the ���������glnoui a couple of miles away, im- *nicdiately suc-ccfYd by a second,and the two reports presently reached ���������-their oars. X "The si'vnal���������they have innc'e it, _'by ,.lovu!" bur.st out I-ore) Bruno. "Tliank Cod:" said .Hastings, over -whom a sensation of positive .relief ���������aw cpi . ..'..- At least this little hope' remained, and if tliey could" only keep their savage foes at bay through. the night th'e chances of. succor arriving during the next, day were good. * Armstrong and his companion know .full well where to go, and mounted on good steeds, with the lives of the little party' at stake, they would -exhaust every endeavor to succeed.- Englishmen never refuse to answer an appeal for aid, no. matter what ���������the danger involved. . Ere now .they have penetrated the Sahara and made forced marches.oyer -a. thousand miles'of hostile territory to rescue a, solitary fellow-conn try- . man held a prisoner by the King of Dahomey or some rajah of Farther India. Tiien began a night never to bo for- ��������� gotten. Not an hour of ifc-but what they ���������were engaged in some way. The, cunning M'atabele seemed determined to exhaust every artifice ��������� which could be conceived before combining for a grand assault. Their severe losses on ' the two former occasions appeared to .'make them a trifle shy about venturing up that miniature canyon. Perhaps they had some knowledge of the avalanche of ragged projectiles waiting to be turned loose upon 'the first ..provocation, and shrank from the encounter. At least/such a grand movement was kept as a sort of dernier ressort,' to *be attempted, when all "other tactics failed. - Bludsoc and his heroes- could ( not. expect' a moment's sleep. They must be on the qui vive'every second of the night, for no one could tell whon or where the craf,ty 'Matabclo would strike, and surely "eternal vigilance was the price of safety under ^ such circumstances as these'. ���������* - An hour had scarcely elapsed since the flight of. the two scouts, when Rod Eric detected a movement, in ''a quarter where they .had no,t believed' an attack could ���������be made: / The face of the "rocky wall was so r steep" that' it 'did not srem as though human beings could climb _it: but those' dwellers of the South African wilderness wqre next to monkeys in agility, and nothing seemed impossible to them. , ' ' * lie gave'* no nlnrm. b'u(. the word was quietly passed around; and when a collection of stones hot h/ larrc and small had*been laid in, the bombard-, meat began. , , Tt ' was quite a fierce little 'affair while it lasted, for some of IN; ene-' my had managed'to effect a lodgment in places higher-up than was ''suspected, *and taking advantage of the excitement these dare-devils attempted, to carry the fortress. One thing was against them���������Bex had been. placed on e.uard , and crouched down near the centre of the. enclosure he could see the outline of'" the rocky ramparts marked against' the'heavens. ' , ,/" *��������� / . ��������� The instant a dusky fururc appeared in view1 above this. TJYmtin������s'' .gun, spoke, and* tlie result was disastrous to' the would-be i-vndei"., '.Meanwhile Jim Bludsoc and ���������Bord Bruno'kept guard 'over 'the 'defile, easting- an occaeional rock info.* the 'depths in order to ascertain, whether moving* forms had ' entered; but, the time had not come for this. By de- greos the allien mieht work, their courage-upv'to "the point of desperation', .and then would come tlie -tug* - of Avar. , ' , ' ' ' This first littlo brush was1 soon over, and a careful"'survey from all sides assured Bludsoc'that tho field 'was clear.* _��������� ' * > ' - _��������� ,.������.', '-.He was too old. a campaigner ' to^ believe this,'success 'would . be".perma- 'nent.. His studv of these strature people Jed him to think" siielr-coritinuous disasters' must only ^increase the fur.v of the blacks, -and. cause them to; determine upon more - desperate ..plans than-everpto bring about, ,the destruction'of, those at-bay upon the rock's. 'From 'the camps below J hoy hoard such__soim������'s / as., marked a -warlike movement ofr the'impis ���������-the hoarse notes of the ^tom-tom 'throbbed upon the night, air, and there 'was a continuous 'series of weird shouts, such as Bex had heard the Zambodi warriors o,i\c vent to when dancing' around the councd-fire. "������ Marian told them'what it meant!��������� the witch-doctor with others of his ilk, had irstituted' this' programing with the design of arousing- the 'latent passion in the breasts of those whoso bitter engagements experience might !i in the earlier 10 inclined to make them loath to again face the deadly guns of t'y besieaed. By'ce^'recfj their savage natures would be inflamed until'' the point v^as reached whole nothing could hold the in back. Tnat was the hour Bludsoc looked forward to with apprehension, for he knew their fate hung in 'ho balance. Again some trick was unoarthc'J by means of which thev ho; e:l to catch the defenders of the heights tapping. Again a rally, a fusillade of stones, and a'shot or two. This time as before, they were successful in dislodging the foe, whose evident design it -vas, to annoy tl em rather than carry the fort: but the end was not achieved without some little waste of. energy, and several -less cartridges to account for. No doubt the' wily T-Tass.i.ic ki.ew what lie was doing, and line! set about a svsle'.rnti-' iv.ei.hod of u'i'i::- ino; hi.-j immense':.' superior numbers. When a detachment' of his men had f:rown. weary they could be withdrawn and a fro-h batch pushed fer- whiic with th<j waifl in I heir stead w.iites thcro was no relief. /Ljl o strain must ��������� toll in the end. Thi������r may not appear to be a goner* ous'-'inoue oi; condnciing warlare, but it- is good soldiering, for tire end and not the "'means, count' when foes meet in b.-tiJo array. _., At midnight they had repelled just ./he such a.'.saults, very, much on the same order. ' ��������� , There would como the discovery, a bombardment of r-:tones and the flight of a few assegais from those . points, where strong arms could send them over tho ramparts, the whole .melee, being accompanied by a series of screeches that a. legion of/lends in Tophct '.might, have envied, every warrior in'sight of the fort lending, his voice to swell the racket. Then thp whole affair would die away, and an interval elapse before tlie next outbreak. Such a night will remain stamped indelibly upon the memory until time shall be no more -with those who take part in its tragic occurrences.; Bludsoc and his employer held, many conferences, while Rex talked in a* low voice with the young girl, whom he found bearing up under the strain in a remarkable manner,thanks to t!ie self-reliance which necessity had taught her during her life among the bmbarians. The man who , worries- about ,his debts does not understand the philosophy of living. Some people never think of looking toward heaven except to see what the weather indications' are. No less than 1,132 different species of seaweeds are found on Australian' coasts. ��������� . Scotland has- 7S7 'islands round her coast, but only 62 exceed' three miles square in area. Without machinery one man can cultivate 12' acres ,of cotton. ' With machinery, 30 'acres. There are usually over 7,000 children iji British/reformatories', and 28,- 000 in industrial schools. - Tt is easier for a wise man to ^ tell what he knows than it^is for a fool to conceal what he doesn't know. Shetland's shortest, -night is hours; but her longest is* over hours. , ' five 18 The Caspian "sea has._ but 1111) of salt "to a ion of water ; while-there* are 811b in a ton of ordinary Atlantic water. r" . A Kansas girl who recently ,lost -her voice has received! twenty-soyem offers of marriage.^ ' ��������� , * ',- Don't imagine you aro cut out for ia school teacher merely >because- you- have a pupil in ,your eye:,' - '' / England and Wales -have- 62s to\vn&. of over 50,000"'people." ft : fl Croup, Bronchitis, Whoopifrg: Cough and Severe Ghest Colds are Threatening*. ! It is the old story of wet feet, exposure to cold,and dampness.'and chilled bodies. 'Towards- night .the* hoarseness comes and the liollow, croup.y or tig-lit chest cough. * Then mother's anxiety, for' she- knowsy the danger and'tho suddenness wi,th whi'cli"tho littlo ones are sometimes snatched away.',? When you1'think of/the thousands of times that' Dr. Chase's Syrup of Einseed ������and) Turpentiiro has saved Jthc lives-off the little ones-it, is scarcely; to b'e wondered atithat mothers look upon it with .confidence and'satisfaction.- , ������������������ ', ��������� , r DR. CHASE7 AND TURPENflNE 'It is an ideal medicine for children because! it is remarkably pleasant ,to take and is perfectly *free-from Morphia. It is one of the few remedies fori diseases of the 'throat and "lung's'which" thoroughly cures, the cold" as well as the congh. Thero are other preparations ,of _ linseed. Be sure 301*1'get Dr. "Chase's-Syrup, of Linseed' , and'Turpentine, with portrait and signature of. Dr. A. W. "Chase, on the bottle.. .Price," 25, cents. _;. family size.t three times as much,'*'60 cents. rAll dealers/"or Bdmanson1, Bates &lCp.v Toronto. . .��������� ,. '^\ ';1 ��������� *,' - '-; , ; MIIHMUI'1'KYMittfiMB ;.������- How many men are suffering- miseries for the want of- a,.simple , remedy? They do not live,; they simply, exist." In the' faces" of ' * " ' I - ' ,1s f thousands can be read the story of. a.watted life and blighted : hopes. Joys and pleatures are unknown to them" because there -j vitality is .being- sapped. Varicocele, xi-astingf, diains- have ex-/ hausted nature's electrical forces and left them wrecks upon the. shores of life... ^ "* ' '/ -' , " ' "\ '": ' ������������������" ",��������� \ ' ^''/' .' Dr. McLaughlin's Electric Beit '.,,., Is-the grandest remedy of the age for building up wrecked hums nity.*������ IfcU"l3 . tlio exhausted nerves "and organs with the fire of life. "If, you Twill" use it' while', V Ic is curing tKousands.";. .whom I have cured I can furnish, you with' Perhaps some, of-them your .neighbours: Read these Encouraging Cures testimonials * from those . v.''*' . . . .., *'..'. , 1 arr������ still wearimg- it, and will tell you about thie result. I have g-ain- ed .about fifteen poundsi and my ' back docs not bother mo now.���������D. 'CRIBBIS, Guelph, Oat. . Youir'belt has helped my nerves, and f have gained in flesh, and my joints are looser.��������� CLAUDE COOPER, Box'182,-Chatham, Ont. ��������� , Before u������Img"yo.ur ���������' Belt ^1 driven up 'by eiffht- do-cto-rs, and was was reduced' to- 98 pounds, and confined to\ my bed as weak as an infant. It Is now live months since I started the u*e ot the Belt, and am completely cured, and have grained 02 pound's.���������T. N. (BIRiCWN,' Colllngr- wood, Ont.< ���������' -, I hiavebeen xvea/ring your'Belt ntgrhtly for nearly a' month. I am usinig1 it fo.r constipation,, and J am also applying' the suspensory with pood re lulta.���������W. F. GRAI-fAM, Pet- tip tece, Main.* - - ,- Thie pains and weakness have left my back, an,d to tedl th3. trutbcT have mo, pains or aches at aP.since using: your Belt'.���������T. J. PATRICK, Kockton, P.Tlt. , ' , r- If you value your health, do not accept an imitation of my Belt. Thcro are many on tho market. -Old stylo, blistering ccorcbers, whose only merit is their ability to burn nnd scar the flesh, are beitis** offered with a cheapimitation of my Cushion Electrode. But it is a sham. Don't accepcit. The best"1 is none too good when you want your health, your vigor; so avoid imitations. The cushion electrode is my special invention. \\ itliout it all electric belts blister and burn holes iu tho flesh and can do no good.. I take the other belts in trade. .. ' Every man who admires the perfection of physical strength ehould read mv beautifully -illustrated book.,. Ifc tells how strength is lost and.how=L restore it with my Elccrrio-Bclt. I will send this bock, closely sealed, free upon request if you will send this ad. If you arc not the man you should be, write to-day. l , - ' > CAUTION 3n you wi lister and FREE BOOK Nt. b. Mclaughlin, 130 YON'GE STREET, TORONTO, ,ONT. Office Hours 9 to 8.30 p.m. S-1.V iV^.v'.-.1.,-, *< ,'" ^.-V*.*?A-Jf/rr/'y.- J^tHL^- #/ &������f^ls ?^Ls q^z&fls sUOtkJs j O^lMy OS 0 UNHEALTHY NERVES. :tcii by has sr Reasons Why They Are Rene JDriiikiz:**; Water. A u-p!I known nerve specialist hns^.iid th.-it "all muii-iistlicnics���������tlntt is, people \-:',ih iinlioaithy iH.rves���������have desiccated " ,ierves and suffer from an iasulliciency of fluid in the tissues of tlie hotly." It'is probable that we all in. more or less de-, jjreo, even when not conscious of any definite syniptoms. are suffering in some part. , of our system for the lack of euough.iluid and.espucially of enough pure cool water. , '���������'.Wi know that so nicely is the human obdy adjusted and adapted to/its uses; that one part caunot suffer without all suffering. If the nerves are desiccated or dried through lack of fluid, thou it is cer-' tain that other tissues are, also suffering from the same lack aiid that the-wheels of ��������� the wonderful machinery are being clogged by reason of waste matter whieh is not washed away. We see by this that water does for us a threefold service. It feeds, it washes,'and it carries away the Cinders of the body furnace, and through the want ,of it we are exposed to many and great dangers. The tissues become too dry, the blood is thick and its flow, sluggish, and the retained waste of the body sets up a condition which the doctors call "autointoxication," or self poisoning. This condition may give rise to almost any known symptoms from a pimple to heart failure and is really responsible for most of the semi- invalids with whom the world is largely peopled. * To obtain the best results from water drinking certain rules should b'e observed. People do not all need tho same amount, and it may take a little experimenting to fiud out just how much should be taken in individual cases. It has been stated by some physicians that live or six pints should be taken during the twenty-four hours. Of this-only a moderate quantity "should be taken with the meals. It is a mistake to-take no water with a meal, but it is perhaps a greater mistake to wash food down with water, especially with ice water. ,-' ���������The best time for water drinking is at night and early in the morning. It is well to^form the habit of slowly/sipping during the,bath and wliile dressing two or three glasses of cool, not ice cold, water. Twjr" of three more may he sipped at bedtime 'and again two or three glasses an hour or two before luncheon and befpre dinner. > In a very short time the value of this habit will become apparent in the resultant general improvement in digestion,' temper and appearance.���������Youth's Companion.' :'. ' -. ,' ; WAVES OF WATER, The river Jordan has its origin in one of the largest springs hi the world. The Amazon is 3,944 miles in length, rising within seventy miles, of the Pacific ocean and flowing clear across the'continent. :���������'"���������'. The Amur, the great stream of China and Siboriu, is 1,500 miles in length, but for nearly nine months in the year is ice bound. 3. ' - Tho Pacific ocean, covers 4011* per cent of the water surface of the globe, the Atlantic -1 per cent and the Antarctic 19 percent. * The water of the larger Norwegian fiords, or rock bays, though in direct coin- tuunio.'ition.with the, sea, are so saltlcss aa to bo drinkable. 1. The Detroit:, river is the outlet of the greatest bodies .of water .in the world, ag-. grt'gatiug S2.000 square miles of lake sur-\ face,: which in turn drain 125,000 square miles of land. ,. ' ' : " ) ��������� The river riatto during the summer is dry along ��������� the greater portion of its course. The water , runs underground, only- an occasional pool appearing'on the surface. By digging almost anywhere* in:' its. course a supply of fresh, cool water may be obtained. : ' ��������� . ��������� ���������'.. ."Cnu.Mfl.'? ���������.'.'' ;���������''...' ���������'.'���������,'��������� Mips ' Alm.'i ��������� Vi'iH'ii did you become at'.'.uuinted wit h your wife, doctor1? ' Doctor���������After the wedding.���������Heitere Welu The Easy Reference. Mrs. Hiram Offen���������Have you any references from ladies you have worked for here? ' '; //"������������������' I . Applicant���������Faith; O'i hov���������from more'n a dozen o' them. Mrs. Hiram Offc-n���������(5h, then,, you have been in this country some time? , Applicant���������Six mont's, ma'am.���������Phila- J delphia Press. ' o V "l ' ' '���������''���������> -���������' , f. 'f' ' -*" ' .* ', V f Woman and i Ho^t^ 8r <' PROVED HERSELF A SUCCESS. [1/ I It' Lady Wlo Controlled Fassengei* Department of Pan-American,, The Pan-American exposition did more toward'dignifying'the cause of-woman .and*woman's Avork than any'othcrventerprise in years. The first decided step in advance was taken when it was arranged to have,no building specially devoted to the work done by women, but' instead to place these exhibits where they belonged ' without classification as.to;sex. In'addition women were assigned duties in various departments which heretofore , had ' been entirely assumed, by men. "���������. "- ** _��������� One young woman "who ..proved herself successful to an unusual degree*-was "MrsJ White-Benson, 'vlrho largely had the responsibility, of. the passenger department upon her delicate shoulders. The superintendent of" the department, J.'V. Ma- snch social functions as-took place in the White House during Jefferson's days. Becoming regularly 'installed as its mistress at her husband's inauguration in 1S09, she was the leader,of Washington society for sixteen years.-'No lady of the White House ever approached her in popularity except-Harriet Lane, the distress of the mansion in the time of the bachelor president Buchanan, and Mrs. Cleveland. Mrs. Madison never forgot the name of a person she had once met. She always ' recollected every incident of consequence connected with the history of, every person presented to her, thus making every one feel that he held, a high place-in1 her esteem. In this way she disarmed much) ot the hostility to the weak admiuistra tion of Madison and won mm many - friends .whose support was of the highest value to him and to the country during the tempestuous days of the troubles between the United States and England." Worthy as Madison was, Mrs. Madison .was a much,greater person in her'field than'he was inMiis.���������Leslie's Weekly.",'. ' JAPANESE WOMEN <[ Sumatra' Mar-rinse Rules. In Sumatra ' marriage customs nre somewhat , quaint," but on the whole, things are'arranged very comfortably for Elie women.' For instance, the husband settles a marriage portion'on his/wife .before,* the 'nuptials arc celebrated, and, though he may subsequently get a separation from her, he can neither alienate this'portion'hor.touch any of Ihe property she ������may- have brought* into the.marriage contract. ,. ' ��������� J f; ' /Husbands and,"wives live in separate,, nouses; the;former visiting the'-latter every, *��������� evening." "If there are' children, the'j ion,"* and when guests-'are present the hoys only'live', with **their mother "until meal becomes quite a ceremonious affair, their fourtli birthday,', when they take up* ��������� Thet&kill shown by "the cook is quite re- They Are Tangrht When-Tonne to Be 1 borough. Housekeepers. Id Japan girls are brought- up to sew, cook and attend to the homes, for even the women- ������f the highest class have household duties to per-form. Japanese ladies'never go'to market; the market comes to them���������that is, the-dealers bring round* their wares for sale atr their customer*-;' houses. The fishmonger -brings his stock, and whatever is bought he prepares for cooking.' t Most Japanese women make th'eir own clothes, and even the wealthiest embroider their own garments.-^They are thrifty, little dressmakers' and_'do much!"careful planning and cutting as well as painstaking-renovation of worn, .clothing, e'ays Homo ]N*otes. ' ��������� - The, dinner hour all the year round is a little before dusk. /A miniature table about a foot square and eight inches high is placed before each person. Ou this is placed a lacquered tray, with" space for four or five dishes, each measuring four or five inches across., Each little bowl and dish/'has'its special place, tho soup alwn*ys being in the middle and the rice to the loft. The appetite is reckoned by the number of howls of.rice eaten.,* A maid is at hand ..wjth a large bowl of rice to replenish the small ones.' ' _ Directly one empties a bowlshe replenishes it, but sliould que leave even a few grains she will .understand that one has, had sufficient. ' ��������� ' Great care and much artistic taste are employed in preparing dinner. The viands are always served in 'the'daintiest fash' ful thing in the world. Will you give me a rose to" keep in memory of it?' There she'stood, white haired, in the "driving snow, poorly clpd in black and with lines of grief and ago 'seamed on her face, waiting to ,te!l me that I had made her happy. I gave her every flower 1 had. I. kissed her on both cheeks, and we cried together'." "Pin Money." " When pinsr were fJr-t invented, in the fourteenth contiuy.'the maker w3������*'allowed to sell I hem on Jan. 1 and 2, only, and upon those dny,������ the women liocUe.l to Imi.v them. , They were ������o expensive that it was c.ustom.i-y to give as a w������*d ding present a-><-ci t.-iin sum, of ui-niey to be used as "pin m<i'*ey*" hence the iti.-m. A room that has, become stuffy from too much use or from tobacco smoke may be rendered sweet and habitable by placing half an ounce of,spirits of lavender ami a- lump' of salt of ammonia in 'a w.ida mouthed fancy jar or bottle "and leaving it uncovered. This is a pleasant deodor-' izor1 and ��������� disinfectant, filling ' the room with a delicate perfume. ' > ' , ������&&&,& DISCONNECTED. (** > ��������� Y- . '* ���������* -r. B- MRS. MA1W WHITE-BENSON. ' r> c I !' * \ I ��������� honey, who had charge 'of the work from ���������j the'time of..the organization' of .thc-expo- ; sition company,,w*as elected/chairman of , the western*trunk' line/ committee,"\with' - i * 'headquarters in Chicago at that time, and owing to the necessities of the case was u obliged- to'take 'charge of the work there . .' '.without 'delay.? -.Mrs.'* ,Bensonj--who had? j, ,c been" secretary to*Mr.- MahouejV.was^so r> "'-familiar'with-the/details'of the office';and / its requirements;,that there was no ques- "$, *���������,tidn of.appointing a successor tp'Mr%Ma-, -- -'honey other than,-,herself. Instead she. Are ''was, given almost entire charge of the - .complicated , matters.!/ which '-constantly ', "���������'/came'to the department for adjustment,' /arid;be it said~to her credit that'no com- _,!-.'c plaints _w,ere': made -of^the^ manner, in *?���������''- which any of..the affnirs'-were arranged. "' The "duties" required, were manifold,-as. .__ any'one''wh'o'.has'.h'ad dealing's'vvirii' rail-. roads will understand.'.' - '"���������'' . . ', - % ���������" ^ " 5 ' *��������� ~J'iJ ~ i . _ j. "'Don't Tell Yonr Woes. ���������' ,: ��������� When in a "state of nerves," it is best not'to seek human-sympathy'/ Likely as not our friends have troubles > of their own, ,and it's altogether, too bad'to risk breaking the possible weak link of the chain of friendship. - When tho'blue devils get you,-just fly away to the park unless you can get to the country or the seashore." t There you may tell your trials to ,the trees, with no fear * of/ upsetting them. /Their" nerves are .warranted. They'll mur*-_ miir "any amount of consolation and-go ' right "along, with their work,'"caring not <��������� ���������' one whit'whether or not you\think their choice of autumn garb is a success. Or go to the clouds. They'll take, on all sorts of shapes for your diversion and still "roll by," none the worse for your at-. ten tion. ' __ If even the park is but of the question, try it on the dog. He'll listen with the most flattering attention, aud if you lay on* the agony strong enough he may whimper his sympathy. At any rate he'll stay by you and sit close until you take a more roseate view of affairs in this vale of tears. And then he'll show his glee most unmistakably. How his tail will fly! Should none of these be within, your reach there's stiJ! one solace left. You can surely recall some person much worse off than yourself. In conning over his or her woes you will at least find comparative comfort. At any rate save your friends. You- may need them some day.���������Cleveland Plain Dealer. Mra. Lielnntl Stanford's Ambition. Mrs. Stanford is thoroughly absorbed in the Leland Stanford, Jr.. university at Palo Alto, which is beautifully situated in the center of thousands of acres of the most productive land in California. It was in, March. 1S3-I; .at the time of the. death of her beloved son, that the thought first occurred to the sorrowing parents to found a college for young men and women in his memory. , ' ������������������''',' The cornerstone of this most costly monument in the history of tlie world was laid in May, 1887. and the .university was formally opened in October. 1S01. The magnificent Taj -Mahal, that wonderful memorial tomb at Agra, in India, cost '$10,006,000, but this is much less than ..-th'e'..amount, of the endowment of the Stanford, university. The one monument is hut a masterpiece of beauty; the other, is the source of education and inspiration to higher achievements., for countless th', ii ;f! mis in the years to'come. Mrs. Stanford has given her entire time and attention to this great loving memorial to her son and to her husband, who bequeathed to her this trust of affection. Her one ambition is to make the university one of the greatest educational institutions in the world.���������Lodger Monthly. markablc. For instance^ an omelet will be served in the form 'of a, chrysanthemum, while fish is shredded to look like snow, aiid chicken is done up in all sorts of odd shapes. * ���������' '" ' ���������t - residence* with.'their .father.1* The girls re-1 r main'ndtli their mother until,,they^ marry, .whichthcy do at'an. early age,' when they' ' remove J:o a small house close tothe"ma-. ,,ternal dwelling. '���������/������������������> '.;. * ,. . *, ." When a woman becomes a widow, she' plants,a flagstaff at her door from which . Poorly, Paid Rug-makers. 'a flag flies. That flag is of no littlo impor-". Few/people realize'that a square foot of .tanceiii'the widow's fate; for so lcngas it, the average Per.si.ah rue-is'worth about ' remains.untorn by the winds she is''com- $10 aiid it takes a'r s'insrle weaver twenty- -p'ellcd by etiquette to. remain unmarried. . rthrec days to complete this portion. This When the first little ront'inHhe flag.ap- | allo'ws the weaver, about 44 cents per,day .pears, and "it" may be most minute,'sheja for her, wool another labor,' but three- free to" accept the first suitor'who "offers: >-"--'-- -^ -���������-���������- ..���������'-----.-' a i ' . " i Don't keep 'fiour<in the cellar or in a damp place._ Keep it in bins if possible in' the kitchen.'*' Tin bins can be purchased n������ put on the wall,* with a sort of crank or sieve at" the bottom. This prevent.s the mites and also the mice from getting into (he flour. , * - _ - .,_ A grave error with many a rhammniis that" she'll allow nothing, whatever dilne because it will "make,a. mess." Tin** is- more iibiiallv, ,the case wlien a child lia������- noti.a playroom .of'its cvn'and is nn������ <if the good reasons why it should have one.' *, cl* Women In-Street "Cars. >s ' \ j, ^ One way in which, women show a self ; fourths of this amount" goes'to pay for the wool, aud.onlv 11 cents ner day is left for ^ho weaver. The wages of the producer of the inferior rug aro.-o^ little bet- cousci(ous timidity "which'calls"upon them , ter- A square-foot'is sold for, about 00 many'-uncomplimentary remarks is in "cents, and th,e time required for weaving finding a seat. 'A woman enters a closed ,>t- isr but' two. days,; thus .allowing/the weaver 30 cents por r1.*i.v for her wool and labor. She uses .inferior. wool, wanting but little of it,' and'pays only a nominal sum''for a cheap dye.~ Th'e framework of Ar pretty cup and saucer, a'single rrdt-e laid botJde the plate or/a dainty bit of cut class to hold .the 'sale wherewith -Jo season the. tiresome liquid, diet ' be/p to make th'e invalid forget that gruel will be served again,in a few^hours. '.* "Vs ���������^Tlie Telephone Girl's Snmiuafy IJJe������ position of n. Jealous Lover. "Say, Maine," said theJ hello girl during a hill in'the-calls to her intimate friend who occupied the next chair, "ia it true that you have broken off your engagement?" * ��������� " '- -."Sure thing," answered''Mame Jas"she!, chewed her gum with renewed.vigor.' "Oh, Maine, did you really?", * \ "Well,r-I guess!" /, ' t".-" ' .. "Oh, Maine, what was the matter'?"" *���������* ''He.heardi about-my going"down .thte- river with n strange young man." , "Oh, Mame. did he really?'" -.\ ������ "Yep. Then he had the nerve tq-'caH*. me up,over the phone and read,the riot- act to me;1 said if I was going to.carry* on like that he didn't want me*tOjb* wearing his, ring." * * -'"Oh, Maine, what did you say,?"'* ' ���������'Ring off!"���������-Detroit Free Press.; The Tale of Woe. i , , To avoid stickiness'-"wheiV'seeding raisins'rub "a little butter'on tlie fingers u'ml on the knife. '''.'' ' ���������.' ~ , '-,r "ft j i ���������7,C ������lti^t������3.li .- i - .. - ..'. 'Si.I cago Record-Herald." , car.- grabs the first "strap at hand ,and doe not -look around, pv move until ja , case *,of /a,,crowd rshe^is" pushed \along. - : Frequently one or two"Si\-qmfen'will stand* , - "in'one end of a ^ar.-w'ith twe/'or three her loom costs comparatively little,-a's the seats vacant in 'the other," and unlesn . rugcit produces, is from, twenty to" thirty some one takes the trouble to'tell them for ' times the size of the superior rug. Thus a courteous'man gives up his seat at the j_.it appears that in'the*long run the ihfe- lower end-to-take 'a vacant one at the '\rrior .weaver, is,.better, pnid3thanr'the one othei-.theyicohtimiei to^stand. Often a j-.'who fatigues her brain*with her efforts to man 'wili-look up^froni his paper, seethe \ produce.a rug of the best quality.���������Clii- w.oman standing before him, look up ,to, the other end of the car with the vacant1 , seats 'and then back to his paper again, with a disgusted air which says plainly: >s "Well, if that ��������� woman doesn't -know* enough to take a seat when it is vacant she will not get one from me." -, - It1 is annoying to travel in the'street cars and.be hustled' and jostled by all classes of people, but as long as the larger proportions of the women are obliged to do it they had better face the necessity with all the good sense they can muster. ���������New York Times. ' " ' Monotonous Voice Tone*. In everyday life most persons use one ' note in^ speaking. It is very irritating, | next to the dinners of tho president, vice British ��������� Embassador's Family. * ; Lady.Pauncefote1* and her four_daugh.- ters,.who nave lived iu the United States since 1SS9, when Sir Julian was appointed to represent Great Britain at Washington, declare-they would rather reside in the capital of the United States than anywhere else., London not ' excepted. Their long rcsidencej in Washington, during which they havescen three presidents in the White House, has made them so much a part of the capital that it is doubtful if any other family would be missed- as much rtsv they. The series of dinners given at the British embassy are, just as annoying as would be* the use of ' one note oa ,a piano. No matter how beautiful the tone, the incessant employment of one note iii the scale is unendurable. The brain shrinks from all monotony. If you listen to voices that are otherwise beautiful and catch the one note tone, you will be affected j list as you would be listening to' a musical instru- .ment that gives sound in one, note. Its beauty of'tone docs not save it from condemnation. ;>The habits" of life lead persons to the use of a monotonous pitch. , Now couple the high pitch that drives many a member of the household out of the home^" in search of relief through pleasures obtained _ elsewhere. ��������� Good ' Housekeeping. president and chief cabinet^ officers, the most important social events of the season. < Lady Pauncefote is extremely fond of outdoor exercise and,is seen regularly driving or walking ou the avenues of the capital. '' ' I Nankin Folding:. li .Table napkin folding is.an art in itself,1 and it is just one of those things in which both taste and skill can be shown. Nothing gives such a finish to a "well decorated "Me -husband . had a job;'threeAyear������f/ ago." ,(-V7_ " , ������ ..,;������������������������> , \\'< * "Hasn't he' had" any' 'siuces?"^./' ;_,-_ _ f "Him! ,He never,had. any___sinW";.,./'' \\ '[' X/Child's'iThoneht." "./'^ ���������" "Mamma",' are"'the angels/ very,*5Very. "r strong?" - _~ '_ /.;- ' / */ T .������*-'*- -J=*s "Yes, myboy. ,Why do you'ask?"' " "f'r-: "'/7 " 'Cause, 'mamma, when they arc'-tak-** ' /"/-.. ing,you up to. heaven it wouldn't'be a b'it,*_"_:'.t*V, funny if they dropped you," would'it?"������������������;" ^-^-( Cleveland Plain' Dealer.; ' >. i ,*,*.- -, i /���������* ~"' 7 - 'V ������' ���������4*. 3h \H *'*>;���������., I ^ 4J f ������������������ A " "*-T>'| Force of ' ilnbi De Lacy���������It is-plain: to see' that'Tow- \D'e Xacy���������He unconsciously, slows"*������__���������, at every "horse' fountain on^the street.��������� ';- Chicago News.-" ������������������*>' - "������ ' "���������". ������*r* ^���������s-*.;-*." ' ...^ '.Ti'r ,,- k _���������: 1= ^i_{*y"-������ *l,* T r'.l 1 (-. J,,,' tilt . 'f ������?&"���������&*���������# VI- l Nowadays. . ' fl ml r She (in a "whisper)���������That little man'we-/ "But' that was"three or "'four "months' ago."���������Life. l". .'* " - g,i'-* A > ^' v, -i'. -^.. *������- ^.- -i������?F~ Playwright���������I'm a broken man. Critic���������1 think yon are. T've seen your pieces. ' ; . Don't Be Photographed In Silk. Certain materials are risky, to say the least, in a photograph. Satins or silks with high luster throw lights and shadows which are handi and unexpected in reproduction. Softly folding, easily draped and not pronounced are crapes, either silk or wool, and chiffon. Still", starchy effects are to be strictly tabooed unless it bo the translucence of Swiss or organdie. Stripes and large patterns in lace or silk arc failures. So are big brocades or plaids. Velvet and fine furs are especially happy selections, and such accessories as a handsome opera cloak or a long ostrich fan are deemed happy adjuncts with full dress. : ; A ropnlar "White House Mistress. Beautiful, vivacious, affable and rich, Dolly Madison dispensed a lavish hospitality at her husband's house while ho was secretary of state and presided at A Tactful Princess. The charm of Princess Christian, says one"who knows her, is her quiet tact and sudden littlo flashes of sympathy. Her manner is dignified and staid and her face one which suggests repose of thought and a certain amount of reserve. At a hospital gathering at which she presided once she stayed a little time after the formal ceremonies were concluded. Then she, turned to the lady with her and said, with a laugh: "Now we will go. When the speeches had to be made,' I was eminently usefu}, but now that the poor dear students are dying to dance I can but be a nuisance." He "Jfnst Dropped In." He had been in the sanctum for two hours,'during which time the editor had been-laboring along in a distracted manner. "I'm not troubling you, am I*?" he said. "No," replied the editor. "You're only' twisting and turning that newspaper in your hand and coughing yourself into a consumption and cieaking that chair and missing that1" cuspidor nine times out of ten and glaring at every line I wiite as if you were hired to do it; that's all!" Castor Oil For Children. A writer states that children make no fuss about taking castor oil if it is given to them in the following manner: Take one cup of milk, one of treacle, half a cup of sugar, half a cup of castor oil, a tea- spoonful of carbonate of soda, two of ginger, a little salt and enough flour to make a stiff paste. Roll this out, cut it into shapes and bake them in a quick oven. One or two, he says, are equal to a good dose of oil. A PBETTY DESIGN. dinner table as well folded napkins, and yet very few housekeepers take the trouble to learn more than two designs. It would indeed surprise most housekeepers to know how many charming forms the ordinary white square can be folded _ into, for some of these designs seem to be* so delicate that it appears almost impossible that they can be formed without cutting the material. Mine. Melba and the Old Woman, Mme. Melba, never tired of relating the strange experiences,which have fallen to her lot, says the most pathetic incident occurred when she was singing at Philadelphia. "When I left the Academy," she says, "my arms were full of roses. A white haired women stepped forward and said: 'God bless your.beautiful, heart. I have been waiting in the snow for you to come but. Your voice is the most beauti- Undlsmnyed. "Even though jou seem successful for a time," said tho solemn theorist, ''you will find some day that you have not a friend,left iu the world." "That's all right." answered Ihe practical politician. "It's a part of my bti>iih**>b to see that my friends don't get left."��������� Washington Stnr She Didn't Move. The recent efforts to cause a young woman to vacate her apartments in a mod- .i.sh uptown hotel recall those tried not long ago with a beautiful siiiger who has for several years lived in a fltilhouse near the park. N' ��������� '' , The proprietor decided foi- several general and no specific reasons to rent the apartment to somebody else. So his agent informed, her that in the new scale of rents adopted for the building her rooms would in the future cost just, exactly twice as much as she had been paying. This was a little bit heroic, and the agent awaited the. result with some uncertain ty. ��������� . - "I was of course surprised to receive your letter," she wrote him, "and of course not "delighted. ,But I am so well pleased with the apartment that I had already arranged to stay here. So will, you please send me a lease for three years at the new rental? It is high, but I would rather pay it than move." ; Since that time the tenant has not been disturbed, although she did not get a lease for three years. One was the agent's limit. Look inn* Forward. Miss Gotrox���������I feel sure you could not support me without 'assistance. Cholly���������Well, I hope your father wili keep on feeling that way after we are married.���������Judge. Retort . Sarcastic. - *.' w'������' -<��������� '��������� "I'll have you to know, sir,'that11 be-*' long to Edinburgh," said the traveler.1 "'Deed, an' wha'd hae thocht it?" quoth "the skeptic Scot. "Fr'a trio'wey . ye've been speaking 1 thocht Edinburgh, belonged tae ve." *- ��������� - ~ : I < .t'hen-Drydcn Died. * One more literary 'land rri'ark. i& ���������being; wiped ' qn the map of. London. This time it is the,house in Gerrard street, Soho, in which Dryden *died.. Even now the pickaxe is,at work. * The street itself, from which this;, monument is .vanishing, has historical associations, ,Onc house, .'now-' used as a telephone excb.nige, * had Edmund Burke as; ��������� ��������� a tenant. Lord Mohun, the duellist,, and Lord-Lyt- tleton lived-in Macclesfield.House/th,- tlcton lived in Macclesfield House,.' the residence pf "Lord Gerrard, afterward Earl of Macclesfield. At the* "Turk's Head," too,.the famous Lit^ erary Club used to hold its meetings, frequented by-33r. Johnson, Sir Joshua Reynolds, Burke and other great* figures.- In a little while, .however, Gerrard street will be like any other London thoroughfare, a thoroughfare* and nothing more. Skill in Slilkincr. In milking the hands should be kept dry. Jf not it is impossible to prevent drops-of milk from constantly failing from thein into tlie pail, says Farm, Field and Wtocknum. 'The pail should be held close to the 'udder, so ns (o expose the milk to the air as. little as possible. The farther the strenins fall and 'the more they spray, the more dirt and bacteria they collect, ConU.iniiuition from the forcniilk.must, be avoided, by discarding tlie,-first few streams drawn, or less than a gill in 'all. This entails little loss, as tho first milk drawn is always poor in butter fat, -and if it happens to be badly contaminated, as is ..frequently / the case, much injury and trouble may be saved. '���������.���������.'��������� : "', "" , -.'������������������' I ���������:���������'*���������. ..'. . Formed to Fit. Jaggles���������Why don't they allow.children, iu fiats? .''��������� ' \ Waggles ��������� That's something J could never understand.' They are'just about the proper size for thein':'���������Smart'Set. Because you are better than the man you despise does not mean that you are not worse thau those who despise you. .;_���������.:; '��������� ���������' .��������� Hard to Identify. "That is Jimmy's hair." said tbe football player, laying out his Trophies after : the game, "and this is llilly's imse. and this is Tom's ear. and this eyebrow belongs to young Rusher, but 1 can't Identify this finger to save me.'" ��������� Baltimore- American. f-Vt ..ft I > 4 L mam t Iff Hk. 8 , *; ...' . 2 ' * * * i" ���������> * ... B i M ^ 1 ������ ' j "* \ ir" ������ * |-;..-... it~, *; ./ ' ��������� S' -i .- ' 5 *-4 ' , - 1* ��������� <* ] ? ' *���������.- > * "( , ! *������ ���������** _, i v.* * -i ������������������ i * k ���������"��������� ii i ���������������������������,-.- 3s , 1 *<��������� r* ������ * ������ ' . ' ��������� l* *" i 1 st; .'e ��������� ; %*��������� ' I 6^'^, . j *"i >;L* U " I W < ; ; ,' < i , ��������� * \ 1 <r' /. j ��������� '*- I /" ! |;*,^! . j. ],"w > * T1" ,'* C I- ' *" " J * *!���������. ) ������* :> *-t 5 ., 3 !_ k I A STORY TELLING CONTEST Man "With the lolcma Paee Eaally , Bf������t All the Others. One evening at a well known hotel a aumber of traveling men were spinning yarns, and the talk turned upon self : suerift're and tbe privations good friend* bad undergone to contribute to tbe world- : ly success of an associate. One, solemn ; faced man told the following. , /, "I had two schoolmates," he began. j "One of them was aspiring to be a law- ;���������.,;. yer andrtfie other hod aspirations for a 1/hich ph������* in the medical profession. The :,'college we attended was one at which I tte, discipline was severe and the require- ' ttnrnts for graduation were exacting. Well, ' those two boys managed. to worry along a'ntil the day of the final examination citrae. The young law student had perfected himself, in his studies and was likely to pass with high honors. Tbe ', inrdieal student, howeven was, in a far lees enviable plight. He found that the examination would be for the'most part upon the anatomy of the leg, and this wan the one branch of the course he had neglected. He confided lnjais- roommate and wailed out his sorrows. ��������� "'If I only had a leg to dissect,' said he, 'I would pass that, examination at the head of my class.' * "It was here that his roommate rose sublimely to tbe occasion. He rolled up his trousers and insisted that his friend amputate his leg st the knee. His medic* al friend demurred, but the law student , insisted, and finally the amputation, was performed and tbe medical student captured his diploma. ' .' ' ".Years afterward this same doctor was sitting in an office surrounded by nil the evidence, of a prosperous practice. The ��������� door opened and in enme his old roommate lat college.' The, greeting was, of course, affecting, nnd then'tbe doctor inquired how the,'lawyer was, getting on in , the world. The lawyer said he had been practicing several years in (the ^petty 'at- _ fairs of'the' law and would rise~to~������~dis- tinction if lie could secure'a. good case. ' 'I want a murder case.' said be; "one that-will attract special attention and iu- i voire some wellr known cltJxeu.' *- "The doctor excused, himself nnd. pick-* ing up a Heavy nnoker, left the room. He proceeded down Htairs and' killed his. landlady, resortiuff to nil the atrocities that. Ingenuity'could devise to make his' crime" one that would create a sensation. He was siiceessf ul. , The papers teemed' -with, the'awful details of the, deed nnd the tragic events of the trial. Kin friend. the; one legged * lawyer,. defended him. ���������nd he was'cleared.'' Both of these men occupy leading' places In their professions . today. If you don't /beliere this story, you'can, come, np to my room and I wiirabow'yon a~picture of the,school- theser two friends' of mine attended." Asthma sure free ' - - ' Asthmalene Brings Instant Relief and Permanent ,, ' Cure-in All Cases. ,. - ��������� ^ww&w ������a Fresh LaqerBeer ? STEAM Beer, Ale, and Porter. 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People who- buy' diamonds are apt to answer reflections upon their extravn- !;ffance with the remark,that dlamond**are 'a good investment'and that they can always, get their/money back on. thorn. ..This is?plausible and partly true, but not entirely. ' The, ring itsuif. though thr do- "slfn may be elaborate, as it sometimes is In men's rings, and of tbe Guest and most artistic of workmanship, will seldom bring morv than the worth of tbe'jrold unless sold to an individual, and styles of setting change enough to make old fashions of . little, value.. v . .,.,'> i' A woman In reduced circumstances recently so.'d "a rlnjr which 'cost at the time of its purchase $150 for $40. It is a cluster ring, with nine small diamonds surrounding h larger one. The ring was appraised st s Jeweler's, who set the present value upon it. It is a pretty ring, with white stones and brilliant, but it is not worth a third of wbnt it was forty yenrs ago, when it came into 'the possession if. its original owner. Dealers in stoaes say also that. diamonds lose in weight perceptibly with wear, and for that reason become less valsuible. Do not delay. Write at once/ a������ldn ssing DR. TAFT BROS. MEDICINE CO, 79 Eist 130th St.;PNew York City. >..:,. ;' , _ ' .'.SOLD BY ALL: DRUGGISTS. ������������������������������* r������������������ wicsea, .^ _ Revivalist���������Is it possible that you dance? Fair-Sinner���������Oh. yes. often. "Now, tell "me, honestly 'and1- fairly," don't you'think the tendency of dancing is toward sin?" "I must confess that sometimes while dancing I have very wicked thoughts." ''Aha! -I feared so. When is it that you have wicked thoughts?" , ' "When my partner steps on my toes." ���������New York Weekly.; Oet Witt H������> DMsmt, '.'You know Tbroggins? Smooth fellow. Great jollier. Tries to keep on the good side of - everybody. - Well, he went to church last Sunday morning and slept through the whole, sermon. Then he had the gall to tell the Rev. Dr. Fourthly, after the congregation had been dismissed, that he bad never enjoyed a discourse ���������o much in his life, and he would like to borrow the manuscript of it and take it home with him. so be could read it again during.the day. What do you suppose the doctor did?" "I can't imagine." "Well, Mr, I think he'd seen Throggint nodding and knew he hadn't . heard a word. At any rate, be took ThrogginS by the arm. led him into his stady, made* him sit down and then he read every blessed line of that sermen over again to him * before he .would let him up. Ohi yon don't get ahead of Dr. Fourthly���������-noi much 1"���������Exchauge. The Examination. "You think you are qualified' for tha position?" "That's what." "Good at figures?" . "When they don't rnn too fur/* ��������� "What's your experience?" - "Saved by grace." _ "Ever In the war?" "New, but I've beam tell it's over."������������������ Atlanta Constitution. A L������aml Aaarel. Frances and Mabel had quite a dltcns- ���������lon recently. They are playmates and visit one another frequently. Frances' ^parent is an attorney, while Mabel's parent is a clergyman. ��������� In some manner tha talk turned en angels, and tbs conversation,, which was overheard by Mabel's mother, was very profound. . "Is aevun full uv angels?" asked 'Frances./ . "Tee, it's full av 'em," replied Mabel. "Do you want to be an angel sum day?" "Why, of course, an' I'm goin' to be, too, coa my papa's a preacher, an' he'll go to hevBB sure." "Well, yotz bet my papa'U go to hevun, too. cos he's a lawyer." Crlsnaon Glare. Friend���������Why are you staring at old Tippler's red nose? "Artist���������I .am getting inspiration for a great marine picture. Friend���������What will yon call it? Artist���������Why, "TIip Lighthouse Below the Bridge."���������Chicago News. Black Diamond Nursery QUARTER WAY, Wellington Road HUTCHERSOIT & PERM 20,000 Fruit Trees to choose from. Large Assortment of Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Everg-aeens Small Fruits in Great Variety. OrderB by tended to. s!2te mail promptly at- P. O. BOX, 190. ! Beatley���������I wonder If Carrie cares for j ane at all? : Snow���������Yon have some doubt about the ! matter? ���������.'_,_ Beatley���������Well, yea. Bhe refuses to ! amile upon me: she won't look at mel Snow���������������������������Perhaps she knows she couldn t i look at yon without laughing.���������Boston j Transcript. TO THE DEAF. A rich lady cured of her Deafness and Noises in the Head by Dr. Nicholson's Artifcial Ear Drums, gave $10,000 to his Institute, so that deaf people unable to procure the Ear Drums may have them free Address No. 14517 The Nicholson Institute, 780 Eighth Avenue, New York, U.S.A. --*, SEMEOA and DEERSKIMS. McMillan Fur and Wool Co. 20O-212 FIRST AVI. N. MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA. *1~ WRITE FOR.PRIOE OIROU 'I ASSESSMENT ACT AND PROVINCIAL ; REVENUE TAX. Oomox District. . ' XT OTICE is hereby given, in aocordance ���������*���������' with the . Statutes, that Prot-incioJ Revinue Tux, and all taxes levied under th e Arses: ment Act, are now due for the year 1901. All the above named taxes col lectible within the Comox District me pay-, able at my office, at the Court House Cumberland. Assessed taxes are collectible at the followiug rates, viz:��������� ' c N If paid on or before June 30th, 1901:��������� Three*tifths of, one ^ per cent, on real property.. ��������� Two and one-half per cent, on assessed value of wild land. One-half of one per cent, on personal property. Upon Mich excess of income��������� Class A.���������On one thousand dollars and not exceeding ten thousand dollars, one per ' cent, np to five thousand dollars, and two per cent, on the remainder: Class B.���������On ten thousand dollar?, and not .'exceeding twenty thousand dollars, one' and one-half per cent, up to ten thousand dollars, and two and one-half per cent, on the remainder : Class C.���������On twenty thousand dollars, and not exceeding forty thousand dollars, two and one half per cent, up to twenty thousand dollars, and three per cent, on the remainder : Class D.���������On all others in excess of forty thousand dollars, three per cent, up to forty thousand dollars, and three and one-half per cent, on the remainder. If paid on or after 1st July, 1901:��������� Four-fifths of one per cent, on real property. Three per cent, on the assessed value of wild land, Three-quarters of one.per cent, on personal property. < Oh ao much of the income of any person as exceeds oue thousand dollars, iu accordance with the following classifications; upon such excess the rates shall be, namely :���������- Class A.���������-On one thousand dollars, and not exceeding ten thousand dollars, one and one-half per cent, up to five thousand dollars, and two and one-half per cent, on the remainder : Class B.���������On ten thousand dollars, and not exceeding twenty thousand dollars, two percent, up to ten thousand dollars, and three per cent, on the, remainder : Class C.~-On twenty thousand dollars, And not exceeding forty thousand dollars, three per cent, up to twenty thousand . dollars, and three and one-half per cent. on the remainder : Class D.���������-On all others in excess of forty thousand dollars, thr e and one-half per cent, up to forty thousand dollars, and four per cent on the remainder. Provincial Revenue Tax $3 per capita. ; JOHN BAIRD, ' Assessor and Collector. Cumberland, B.C., 11thJanuary, 1901. My 22 >.*������- ���������? THE HI ' S HIONET IN IT! SHIP TOURi* McMiiian Fur & Wool Co. JBINNCAPOLIS. Ml**. HmjIi Hrlcos. Prompt Returns. witriK ion ������i; m } < I i;ni ti;s..'" hqujroait I Nanaimo. Rv. for Na- Steamship, F������.hedule Effective Tues- dayi January 21, 1902 S. S. "City of Nanaimo.* Leaves Victoria-Tuesday. 6 a.m., for Nanaimo, calling at North. Saznich, Cowichan, Musgraves, Burgoyne, Maple Bay, Vesuvius. Chemainus, Kuper, Thetis and Gabriola.' Leaves Nanaimo Tuesday, 3 p.m., for Union Wharf and Comox direct. Leaves Comox and Union Wharf Wednesday, 12 noon, for Nanaimo and way ports. ���������._..'��������� Leaves Nanaimo Thursday, 7 a.m Comox and way ports. Leaves Comox Friday, 7 a.m., for naimo direct. Leaves Nanaimo Friday, 2 p.m., for Victoria, calling at Gabriola, Fernwood, Ganges, Fulford and North Saanich. 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Content to banquet on the crumbs, """��� "~~~~We buy our books���and* read them I Tlie one that boars the marks of use, Back broken,* worn and shattered, Is'dearer that its leaves are loose, ' Its poor frame rent and tattered. ,. ,i This grim old keeper of the stall Tends these dead things in leather ��� , And sheep and cloth -*nd parchment���alj Close sepulchcred together, And few alas, besides ourselves Who, prowl about the portals Seek out along tlie dusty shelves The names of these immortals! . - Here where the city's life goes by, Where wheel and wagon rumble,' Wrapped in their cerements they lie. The lofty nnd the humble. Dust unto dust���but from their sleep Come bright, immortal flashes;' Their spirits into being leap From out their crumbling ashes. They are not dead, these silent tomes; ' They die not, save in seeming; Far from these bookish catacombs r They fill the world with dreaming, And each that some small message gives Or makes for' high endeavor _ P.uts off mortality, *b'ut lives ', And works its will forever! ,* ���Bosten Pilot. f ,* 0/ ��* h hi* * if! it. I **-C-t *��� Is* - tt;1. 1 w*J I !<f*o \% *���" ?k \,\. - -���- ���1 v if.*-'. \\\ ft ��� it V 1. if in I ��� hi Iff I ..It I"1* lit \n ���� I1- <*? Hi ��Oo 0OO0 0OO0 0OO0 0OO0 0CO0 oCjq "-^HIGHLAND* LOVERS ;& GOo 0OO0 0OO0 0OO00OO0 0CO0 oCO ', The sun. had 'sunk behind. Ben Nevis' towering" triple peak, and the mountain cast a'deep shadow over the'castle'of In- J _verlochy_���and,far out'upon .the placid blue ���"{waters of Lochiel. ', - A' merry group of highland lads and . ' lasses .were congregated upon, 'the greensward before the "castle's walls, threading - v> with.'joyous steps the mazes,of <the dance, to the inspiring notes of the 'shrill bagpipe: ._ All,.was'mirth and glee, when an unto ward, accident disturbed theharmony of the scene. A,." band of highlanders de- scended'thb mountain pass,'driving beforo them 'a'herd of',cattle. A bull, shaggy ; and! untamed, broke ,f rom. the .herd and with_,a ferocious ^bellow dashed toward ,_the circle of dancers. , * ���o With .'shrill cries they broke up? their' '" sport "and "fled'in,all directions. ,Tho in- ' furiated animal singled out one fair girl," " prob'ably attracted by her scarf,,the pre- - -vailing'color of^ which was red, and close-' % ly pursued,'her. ,_,_ ,s>, . "- Though fear lent her" wings, the mad beast gained \inoh_her. He was close' at ''her heels, his head'leveled for the plunge, '-.wwhen a tall Highlander sprang before the ' flying girl, grasped the bull by the horns' - and, with ,a dexterous movement, hurled. the huge animal upon its back. Ere it could rise to its feet again the drovers, who had been_swarming to the rescue of ,-the girl, bound _ it securely with, cords. When goaded to its feet again, the .bull moaned plaintively and looked around bewildered and subdued by its rough tumble. 1 The villagers of Inverlochy thronged around the man who had performed thia great feat of muscular strength, and the fair^ gii'1 he had saved timidly thanked her deliverer. They all gazed curiously upon him, for.it was'now perceived that he did not wear the tartan of the Campbells and-was a stranger. ��._ He was a boy in years, not over twen- - ty, and/yet fully developed, standing full 6-feet 4 inches in height, clad in highland costume, which displayed his well proportioned form td great advantage, and wearing an eagle's feather in his bonnet, the symboi oi a chief. His target, or shield, "round aa the moon," covered with ox hide and studded with brass knobs, hung around his neck. The hilt of a huge two handed'claymore peeped from under his left arm, and a long dirk rested in the sheath upon his right thigh. Clad in this , picturesque garb, with Jonir, flowing locks of light brown hair, a ruddy complexion ���" and a bright blue eye, he was a fine type of those ancient warriors of the Gael whom, the bard Ossian has immortalized in song. - "What is thy name, pretty lassie?" he asked ihe girl, when she had thanked him for the good service and stolen a glance of admiration at the frank, open face and stalwart form of her preserver. "I am called Annie of Lochiel," she answered timidly, yet with a sweet smile ,-that. had. n. strange fascination for the ���young Highlander,! who found it impossi-, Lie to, withdraw his gaze from that winning face. ���'"Are you a Cameron of the Clan Lochiel?". he! asked eagerly and with interest. . ��� "Not.she!" broke in one of the men of Inverlochy, who wore the badge of an under chief. "She is a .Campbell; and we call her Annie of Lochiel because she was born by yonder water. Her mother was a McLean; she died when Annie was an infant. Her father was Duncan Campbell, laird bf Morven, and he was. slain by the.Gordons of Huntley in the'raid of Garioch. There's her history in a nutshell. I that tell it to you am Malcolm MacPhie, captain of Inverlochy, and now, my braw gillie, who are you?" The highiander reared his tall form .with haughty pride as he replied: "I am Alaster MacDonald, son of Coll- of-the-left-band, chieftain of Mingarry and Kintyre." A buzz went around the circle at these words. The MacDoualds were a bold and warlike clan, and Coll-of-the-left- hand was not unknown to fame. "I have heard of the chieftain of Kin- tyre," returned Malcolm MacPhie, "but why do they call him 'of the left hand?' " "Faith, I know not," answered Alaster carelessly, "unless it be that he can wield his claymore as well with the left hand as with the richt-"- A murmur of admiration greeted this announcement. Strength of limb and skill in arm's were considered great virtues in those warlike days. "Come, Alaster," cried Malcolm, his heart won by the bold bearing of the young highiander. "Thou hast preserved our fairest maiden from a cruel death. Bide with me in Inverlochy for a few days and taste the hospitality of our an-L. dent castle."^ "There is no feud between our clans,", returned Alaster, "and I accept yqur offer." '* * They entered the castle together. ��� ��� Malcolm MacPhie had cause to rue the hospitality which had induced him to invite the young highland chieftain to en- tot*, rhe wills of Castle Inverlochy. It soon became apparent to others besides himself that the bold Alaster had found'' favor in the eyes of pretty Annie of Lochiel. A strong affection seemod to have arisen at^the first meeting of this young' pair, an affection which their eyes were not slow'to'confess and,,which was revealed in eloquent glances. ,Malcolm had detected more than one of these glances as he dispensed the hospitality of the castle, and he resolved in'his own mind that Alaster should not bide long at Inverlochy. lie prevented*,.all chances of conversation between' them until it was time for Annie to retire for tho night. He then invited Alaster to Walk with him upon the battlements and pointed "out the streugth of the castle. 1 A taper gleamed from a low turreted window that looked out upon'tne parapet. '.'Who occupies yon chamber?" asked Alaster. r ~"Annie of Lochiel," replied Malcolm. '."A winsome lassie," responded Alaster warmly.. "I would I could persuade her to go with, me" into the land of -Kintyre ,and becom'e the mistress of Castle Min-1" garrj*. It would glad1-'the heart of Coll- of-the-left-hand to welcome so fair a daughter." *,* ��� -��� ..,*..* "That can never be," returned Malcolm quickly, with an angry flush.. "Annie is the ward'of Sir Donald'Campbell o'f,'Au- chinbreck, my chief and kinsman. Seek another, bride, , Alaster "MacDonald, for Annie is to be my wife." ( , Alaster's eyes were fixed upon the little 'window as he listened to these words, and he,saw a fair face,appear there. An energetic shake bf the head said very plainly, "No, no!?'to Malcolm's assertion, and the fair vision disappeared. "I wish'you joy," replied Alaster. with a quiet smile. /'Happy will be the man* who calls, the lovely Annie,his." ' ' ' A white,'hand was waved for an moment from- the casement and quickly withdrawn. Alaster was understood and answered.' Malcolm was totally uncon-> scious of'this novel courtship. ����� . , "A "rare, place this for an escalade," said Alaster, leaning over the parapet'.and pointing to a" spur of Ben .Nevis that reared its craggy head almost on a level with, the battlements. _ ' __'_.' ..,,'.For.a goat, -*yes," answered'Malcolm disdainfully. *"No " human4 being, could' ���scale yon cliff. 'Look at the'distance. It is twelve feet from the battlement, with a yawning-abyss between"; An enemy will never'enter Inverlochy from that quarter." ' ' , "A lover .might,, scale yonder" cliff to speak with'his sweetheart," "returned, Al- ^stt-r carelessly, "aiid he ""would think lightly of the danger for tho boon of one sweet smile." "And break his neck for his pains," answered'Malcolm with a laugh. "Come, ''the night is nearly spent, and you are welcome to a share cf a soldier's couch." They left the battlements without further' words and descended to Malcolm's chamber. In the morning early Alaster departed, for he had no excuse to prolong his stay, and Malcolm MacPhie drew a long breath of satisfaction when he saw the stalwart form of the young highiander disappear up the glen. That night when the moon veiled her silvery face behind the towering head of old Ben Nevis Annie of Lochiel wandered pensively upon the battlements of Inverlochy, gazing ever and anon upon the craggy platform that jutted out from the mountain's side. A tall form emerged from the shadows and advanced to the edge of the cliff. "Alaster?" whispered the maid in cautious tones, bending over the parapet. "I am not a goat," answered, Alaster with a glecsome laugh, "but it is even I, Alaster, fair Annie." "now brave you are!" cried the maid involuntarily. "You have undergone this danger to see me once again?" "You-know right well what brings mo here: Annie, I love you. Short as our acquaintance has been, yon have enslaved my heart. I have scant time for wooing. My presence here may be discovered at any moment. If you bide in Inverlochy, it will be to become the wife of Malcolm MacPhie. Fly with me to the land of Kintyre and share a chieftain's homo." "Alaster, I would Avillingly fly with, thee to escape the dreaded fate, that awaits me hero, but how can I escape? Malcolm MacPhie has watched me closely1 all the day"��� "Aye, and he watches thee nrtw!" cried Malcolm, suddenly emerging upon the battlement. Fickle jade! Didst think to outwit meV" Annie uttered a faint shriek of despair. "Leap, Annie, leap!" cried Alaster in sharp, ringing tones. "The space is narrow��� spring boldly from the parapet��� thy lover's arms await thee!" Scarcely conscious what she did���impelled by desperation and that instinctive feeling'-of obedience which true love prompts���Annie avoided the grasp of the- exasperated Malcolm, ran a few steps upon the parapet18 and leaped boldly across the yawning void. Malcolm paused aghast. He expected Jo hear'her death shriek and the dull sound of her form as it.struck the rocks beneath. But he heard only a cry of joy and saw Annie twining her arms around Alaster's neck, while his clasped her in safety to his breast. To this day the curious traveler who visits the old gray ruins of Inverlochy is shown the spot from which Annie sprang, aud that part of the battlement still bears the name of the "Maiden's Leap." ��� Alaster and Annie disappeared in the gloom, nnd Malcolm hastened to alarm tne castle ana urge a hot pursuit. But who could follow the bold highiander as he leaped lightly from crag to crag, bearing his precious, burden in his arms? Pursuit, was unavailing; ,the fugitives could not be found, and Malcolm MacPhie returned sullenly to Inverlochy, swearing a deep and bloody vengeance. There-was high feasting in the'land of Kintyre, and Castle Mingarry opened its hospitable gates so that all of the Clan ^.Donald might witness the nuptials ,of Annie of Lochiel and Alaster, their young 'chief. _ . Coins nnd Odorn. ' ; ~) 'Coins fresh from the mint * have no smell, but after they have been in cira> lation for a short timelhey ouiit'a'char- acterist-o odor. Why,is.this? ' . Metals do not give forth hD odor of themselves, or, at any rate, not one that can be detected in the sta'te in which we generally handle them. The smell, as a matter of fact, is due to the chemical ac- ,.tion of the acids that exude from our hands. Take a bronze coin, clean it and lay it on a clean1 surface in the air; it will emit no smell. Handle it for a minute or 'so, anil you will detect the^familiar odor 'of pennies and half pennies. Silver has a different odor from copper after handling.' ' ' . , * ' "' .Aluminium, tin and zinc'will emit the same ki?;1 of smell when rubbed with the hand,- but vtliis is not like the smell of bronze or copper,,which,,again, are alike.' ���London Telecranh. ' ' *- "MULCHING THE GARDEN. , Three Times'nnd Ont. ' Mrs. Fosdiek was sure she 'heard thfio crash* of breaking china in the kitchon,' ..but she felt she must bo mistaken when she entered" and saw the joyous face of her co'ok. " ' ��� ' "Oi'm* so glad Oi've broke-it, mum," 'Bridget said, brimm'ng with delight. "Why, it's one 01 my best cups," said 'Mrs. Fosdiek, surveying the remains.'1 ,.'. . "Ye's'm,"' added Bridget 'cheerfully; "but Oi'm-so glad it'stldpne. Ye see, .Oi had broke two of 'em- before, an' Oi knew Oi'd have to break, another before Oi 'quit, an' it's a great comfort to have it al) done." \ , . , __ , , "Well,,see that you don't begin on an- other.three," said Mrs. Fosdiek sternly.��� Detroit. Free Press. What lie Would Do. "What we need most in this country," said the man with the rusty clothes and the soiled finger nails, "is a redistribution of wealth." - "Well, supposing you had your way," the other answered, "how much would you claim when you went after your share?" ' ��� ��� "When.I went after it! I wouldn't go after it. Gbl darn 'em, I'm make 'em bring it to'me if I had my way!"- go Record-Herald. -Chica- Horroi* Dandling Dawson���Git a rope er some- t'ing quick, Bill. It ain't do fall I'm skeered cf, but dere's water down yon- ���der." / -: ,: '*".:' '���-:,'��� " ' " ���" ������< . "Injnn Summer," Here is a Georgia boy's composition on "Indian summer:" "Injun summer is the best season of the year 'cept swimmin';time. The days .are so still you kin hear dad sweat-in' two miles off as well as every lick ma, hits hhn with the broomstick. The reason it is called;Injunvsummer is_becauso they ain't no Injuns in it 'cept them dad, sees when he comes home from the store with two gallons of apple brandy an' saj'S he reckons he knows who is boss of the household an' no woman on earth can rule him. Let us all be thankful for In- r-jun summer an' bo good till after Christ- mus."���Atlanta Constitution. Her Preference. First Summer Girl���If you could spend the winter just where .you chose, where would you like to go? Second Summer Girl���To the Isle^ of Man, of course.���Somerville Journal. step- Anotlier For Pa. Little Willie���Say, pa, what is a mother? Pa���A mother by marriage, my son. j Little Willie���Then a stepladder is a ladder by marriage, ain't it, pa? The Mnlcli as ��n Aid When Irrigate , inj*; Euriiij-,- Drought. ' The plan of conserving moisture by an earth mulch m:��ie by frequent cultivation may be the best one in growing farm crops, but a writer in American Gardening expresses the opinion that* for the gardener who plants close- ly and practices an intensive system of . culture the moisture that can be conserved by an<earth mulch is not sufficient for the'needs of the plants. 1 He says: During a drought, of two weeks in August I have had plants wilt to the ground, although an earth mulch was kept around them., Even with the , very, best soils the gardener who obtains the best results must in' midsummer, when the weather is hot and dry and moisture evaporates rabidly, use some means of conserving m'oisture and if one can irrigate provide more water than the soil gets from its natural sourens. My experience with irrigation has taught m'e bow to economize in the use of water" by mulching or shading the surface of the ground. Few people realize the largo quantity of water needed fto supply the loss from thevevaponition of- moisture 'aud the transpiration of plants'during the hot days when' the suu-shines. The water pumped up from "the soil'through the roots by the process of-.trauspira-*- tiou is estimated at* 50 to"100 tons per acre on closely planted fields *in 2-4 hours. Pf the surface of tho ground is exposed, 'the soil loses as much more by ^evaporation.x. When irrigating during a-'drdughf. I have found that much less water w,as required where the surface: was mulched-with manureor other material, and where I prevented'the loss-from evaporation with the mulch, better results were ..obtained with less than one-half the water. _ t , " | ' My plan "is to plant closely, cultivate the plants'frequently during the early part of the'summer, then later, .when the plants are larger and.need more moisture,' to place a mulch of 'manure between the'rows. - - . ' I suppose ������ every, one who has cultivated the soil has noticed* the difference in soils as'to absorbing and retaining rnoistm-e; that'' gravelly and sandy soils raisidly" lose -their moisture when exposed to a" hot "sunshine and that loamy soil full-6f humus retains water Jike a sponge and under" the right treatment conserves''a1 constant supply.for the growing plant.* \ In a Word,' the lessons I have learned in the garden are: Fill the soil*with the humus that enables it to retain 'all the moisture^possible.^ give "frequent cultivation during the'early part,of the summer, then ���, mulch the unshaded spaces," and when a crop is removed before September seed with a cover crop. baeco dust in early morning, or when ' damp, by lifting the vines and dusting/ the under,side, for thatjs where the lice work. , " ��� -Keep a* sharp lookout for pear blight, which is especially likely to appear in hot, moist weather in August. The knife is the best remedj'. ��� ' Cucumbers sown in a frame now'and protected by glass in cool weather and on cold nights will come in as a succes-' sion to those in the open ground.' Plant . successions of Scotch kale; it is fit.for ' use in any stage of growth after get- '.ing the'frost, says' American Garden- / iurr. . . . ��� '' UP TO DATE. The Prnctice of a Grass Specialist. That great grass specialist, George Clark of Connecticut, cultivates, harrows and plows his land over 20 times before seeding. In this thorough preparation is the sure road to success, a large crop and few seeds. After the ground'is ready the seeding is an easy and simple matter. If for market purposes, clear timothy or timothy and redtop may be used, but if the crop is-to be-fed out on the farm or the field is to be used for pasture some other grasses may be added. From v15 to 25 pounds of seed \o the acre should.be used. It may be put on with the grass seed attachment to the grain drill, broadcast by hand or with a grass seed sower. ' If sown broadcast, the field must be cross sown in order to avoid any skips. The seed should be covered lightly with a smoothing or brush harrow or a light roller. ' While the roller smooths and levels the surface and 'compacts the soil around the seed and' insures a speedy germination it is not advisable to use it on many soils. On hillf-ides it makes -it worse for washing, and in moist places it makes the ground too wet. The brush harrow is probably the best implement foi1 covering the seed. As to time of sowing, this depends somewhat on the weather. From Aug. 20 to Sept. '10 is probably the best period. After sowing nothing more is required unless it be to hand pull any bad weeds which :may; app.car.���Country Gentleman. 'Destroying'Bushes. . Bushes cut to the ground in August will often be entirely killed. The bush has exhausted its sap in making the summer .'growth, of leaves, and if these are dried up it has not enough sap to send lip sprouts this fall. Some: may start next spring, and these should be burned over if not where it will endanger buildings 'or,'forests.���'��� The fire will char the buds at the base of the leaves sufficiently to kill them. "*�������� ' ' ' '"*-* Aju-rlenltnral Brevities. Mr. Coilingwood tells in The Rural New Yorker that he sometimes thinks a few bags of nitrate of soda are about the handiest fertilizer for a farmer to carry through tlie summer. "How it will quicken up 'cabbage, grass or any crop that makes i;ts chief growth above ground! Take th;e fodder corn crop or anything designed- to substitute for hay, and a little nitrate will make them jump." Bush .cutting claims attention, if it has not yet been done. To kill lice on melon vines apply to- Method Adopted, by a Detroit Yonuf ,, Man In a Qaestion'of Marriage. -','It was settled some time ago that he was to marry my daughter," said the father of a girl of the period,' "but it yet remained for the (young man to get my consent.,- It was'merely a formality, however, as' I had cut no figure whatever during the campaign, my girl arranging matters to suit herself-without'consulting me or my wishes. ,. r >��� ' ,��� /��� "Now,'I remembered with what trepi-' dation I, had .approached my wife's father when I asked* him for her hand, and I made up my mind that when that younjr man showed up to ask me for my daugh-, tor's'hand I would havo revenge not only for what I had to pass through when I urged my suit, but for being shoved to. .the background during the present proceedings. _* * ��� '_*_'_' '��� , "Well, he called at* my office yesterday,- 'and I told my 'office Jboy to admit" hjm and leave us alone'and ,sec_that we were , not'disturbed. . ' ' ���-,",,, * "'Just dropped in,', said he'easily, de--; clining to take'a seat,'-'to tell'you Jthat I'��� 'am\ going'-vto , marry your/daughter * the'' middle of next month. '-It will.be an' i'u- " formal affair, so you, may consider yourself, invited without further'notice;. Good day!' . * , > * -- "- ' - ~r, "Before I could''catch my breath he was gone, and when Lcomplained to my- daughter about his treatment of nie all. the. comfort I. got was that I could'jcon- _ sidcr myself fortunate in getting an invi- ' tation, as it was to be a very- exclusive ' affair.". I . . . '-n ADUEL AND A' JOKE. v .Count Boni dct.Cn��Vcllane'H First Af- * fair, Uiioh the Field of Honor.,', \ Count Boni,de'Castellane's first.duel . rwaswhen he-had just come from^chooU Lad as he.was, he could ride, shoot and ,r_ handle ,a sw,ord,;but hetJwas';Still Very young, very basnful, rather green.' "At tlie club to which he had just"been ad-.'' mitted'some lof- the men, ( whom 'life" made cynical,*- began .to guy" him. It was easy to stir,up his anger, "for.they chattered* scandal about a woman**he .' ���knew: He pulled over', the "'table' arid -; struck one of the men.. .The next.day he" received a' challenge. In good, faitti' '/ he "selected" two good clubmen' as his seconds. In all this the club fellows - sawv only a'joke, and when kthe arrangements, were hurried and the,two opponents stood face to face in,a mead-' ow.near the Seine ,the pistols were, loaded���with blackened bread crumbs. VOne, "two, three!" They fired together. The clubman gave a great cry 1 and fell to the ground groaning. "He's fatally wounded���dying!" the seconds exclaimed, choking with laughter. ._ _ _. De Castellane felt the heart" in him > run away like water. He had killed a man. It was not possible! "Dead?" he asked anxiously. "Yes," said the corpse and sat up grinning. The schoolboy looked at ths laughing clubmen and saw the 'joke they had played on him. He stooped and caught the corpse by the ankle, dragged it a bit and with a sudden jerk tossed it ten feet into the river. "Then I'll bury it," said he. ^ . Ascthe clubman crawled from the river, dripping mud and water, they decided the ioke was on him. WHEN BABY PRAYS. * "When babjy by her crib at night . '��� Enfo-kls her little hands to pray��� Dear little hands so soft and white��� I listen while (lie sweet lips say: ' "Now, I 'ay me town to s'eep, I* p'ny (he Lord niy soul 1o teep"; And, listo-ning, years are backward rolled��� And the pn&t is as a tale untold. And, standing by my mother mild��� Dear mother, with your hair of whito��� Again 1 am a little child. L ; And say again, as yesternight: "If. I s'ould.dle before I wate. j ���I p'ny the Lord ray soiil.tr>-late"; And half it scorns'in-baby's pica'. | The oldeu faith.comes back- to me. ;, , '���.'.'���/���-.' Ah, me! I know my faith Is but A phantom of the long ago; Yet, when my babe, with eyelids shut, , Rejieats the words I.used to know; \ "Now .1 'ay me ,down to s'ecp, ���I p'ay the Lord-my soul to teet," Some way, some way, the woi'ld-doubta .. - .flee;'; .-''"���.'��� '.-*.' : ,: ; ... .. The old, sweet faith comes back to me. ��� -.""'��� ���. '.. ��� ��� --. ��� *'v ��� ��� '��� It cormes again, the old, sweet faith; It is my own, it is my own, . j And doubt has fled, the gloomy wraith-, i Before a baby's words alone: ' ��� i "If I s'ould die before'i 'wate, I p'ay the .Lord ray soul to tate"; So, for baby's lisping plea, My thanks, dear Lord, my thanks to Timet, '..'���'������'' ���A. J. Waterhouse. Surprising NeTrs. Minnick���Well, there was one thing'I remarked about your wife the" first time I saw her���she -was undoubtedly outspoken. Henpeck���You don't say! By whom?������ Cincinnati Enquirer. j *�����������-**/���*.��� ft VfTa">tft.TA!l'$ j A / *e* cfO THE CUMBERLAND'NEWS CUMBERLAND. B.C. AUTUMN SMILES. A. Bunch'of Nonsense Gathered From "' ' " the Yonkera Statesman. ' "I like a grate fire," said the humorist, .���������warming his hands by the glowing'embers. ' "I suppose because when you "put chestnuts in it you hear it roar," remarked Lis companidn. u , . ' o- r "Mrs.iCrimsonbeak���������I see by the papers that Chauncey M. Depew is going to be married. ' ' , ���������* _ * Mr. Crimsonbcnk���������Good gracious!' Can it be possible that'he's talked all he wants to? %...- \> I ,* V IV ' lu v I \*> child swallowed a fiVe and you' performed an '. "You say the dollar goltlpiece operationp\\ him*'" -said the caller. "Yes," replied th'e- doctor; "I needed * the money." ��������������� j "The doctor would like to sec you inside," said tlie physician's ,maid to the' man who was waiting'on the'porch. "Not much!", said the, bucolic patient. , "He don't try none of them X rays on me ,i" < 1 * ' i ��������� She���������Did you ever follow the hounds? 'He���������Oh, yes! \I was'out hunting several years ago,-and one of*, the hounds' landed '���������in a ditch on the other side oi a he'rlge, and I followed him all right!" ' ' , How's This? ' ,��������� - We offer One Hundrod Dollars Reward -"or nnv caso cf Catarra tua^ cannot Le cured by . r Hall'-. Catarrh Cure. _^ , -��������� ' < p. J. CHENEY & CO., Props., Toledo, O. Wo, tbo i undersigned i havo J;uo*-n F J. Cheney for tho last 15 years,'and believe him ' *!"- pori'oc _ly honorable in all business transactions, and financially able to carry oug any obligation ,' mado by their firm. . , ! West &Ti'U.\.x, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, - O. * Waioiso/ Kisna-i & Mabvxx, WKolosale . Druggists, Toledo, O ���������,.���������-,. - Hall's CatarrA Cuie ij.takon internally,aefc- . ing directly upon tho blood and mucous surfaces of tho pystom. P"rice 7oc per bottle. Sold by 'all drngg st . * Testimonials free. , , Hall's family. Pills arc the best. , , . '<������ When you say that a young- lady 1 looks, like a 'poster 'girl do you mean '-that she is,stuck,up? " _ * S0Z0B0NTT00TH POWDER 25ij .���������I ? i ��������� The' coming ���������collect.', , s - V*. ~ '.- - man -has often a r 'to bill to ;iToo'; any; ..cooks may 'spoil the . broth,' but- experience will, teach .you that one .can do ,the same.'^ - ' r< i J> TAKE' NOTICE. testi- inter- We publish, .simple, straig-lit :-jTronials, -not press agent's' yiews.' from well known people From'all over America thoy testify merits of MUSTARD'S EINT- the best of Household Ecmo -foo the MENT, -dies. C. C. RICHARDS & Co. The 'ciety. doctors arc the pillars of'so- All some breathe. people do for a living is Fagged Out.���������None but those who have become fagged out know what a depre-sed, miserable feeling'it is. A 1 strong-fen is gone, and despondency has taken hold of the suft'ereis. They feel as though there is nothing to 'ive for. There, howovo. is a cute. One box of Paime- lee's"Ye-?efcable Pills will do wonders iu restoring health and strength. Mandiake and dandelion are two of the articles entering into the composition of Parmelee's Pills. Shiloh's Consumption Cure Cures Coughs and Coldk at once* It has keen doing: this for half a century. It ��������� has saved hundreds of ' * thousands of lives. It will save yours if you give it a "��������� chance. 25 cents a bottle. If after using* it you are not satisfied with results, go to ' *., your druggist and get your < money hack. ���������;.���������'. Write to S. C. Weljls & Co., Toronto, Can., for free trial bottle. Karl's Clover Root Tea corrects the Stomach &, ��������� A 'Joke on Roosevelt. , ' "When Theodore Roosevelt was governor of New York, one of his' customs was to 'assemble the heads 'of state ' departments-in. the executive chamber once n week in a sort of a cabinet meeting for the'-purpose of discussing state department matters. At several of these meetings the civil service law came up for discussion,' and on all .such occasions ,the jokers'would have not a little fun with the governor, because of<his views growing out of his previous connection "with' ,'the national civil service commission., j One of the governor's last cabinet meet-, ings was like ^Hamlet', without,Hamlet, Mr. Roosevelt being in the west. All the other state officers were present. Secretary _of' State McDouough in a dignified manner rose and offered the following, which was adopted without.a dissenting voice: '*' _. * "Whereas, Governor Theodore 'Roosevelt has* gone to Chicago, and ' , ".Whereat., Oyster Bay has gone Democratic; therefore be, it' " r ' "Resolved/That the 'civil service law be suspended for 'one year." S<ahb2njs Hi* Rival. "I*, have.heard." said'Miss Paraffine, "that you and George had some trouble the other evening." j "Now. look here,'' said George's rival, "I'm tired of hearing about that. If I had known that George only had 10 cents when he set 'em up, do you think for a minute that f would have ordered a whisky, especially in a saloon where George \\ asu Sun. t known? No, -sir!"���������Indianapolis !��������������� Perfectly Correct. Chel'y���������That fellah Whitby is vewy 11: r>w;'t<\ iMi't he? / Mi.s*= I'epprey"��������� Not at all. Cholly���������But while he was'talking to you la\\st night I heahd him say, "I don't know nothing." Miss Pepprcy���������Ah. ^yes! I _ had just 'asked him,if he was acquainted with you. ���������Philadelphia Pi ess. No con fury has over hipgun on (a Wednesday, Friday or Sunday, and the' Fame order of days is repeated every 20 years. "- sF^t mm MAY BE MURDERED on a good piano���������the piano is not to blame ; but you can't get any xnusia out of a poor piano. If you want a really good piano at lowest possible cost, try the > WILLIAMS'. Wo are selling from $250 to $500, according to grade* Its matchless musical quality, its purity of tone, its durability, all commend it. All makes of organs for sale, also some good organs and pianos, slightly used, very cheap. ���������__ _] _ , FORRESTER & HATCHER, y. m, c. a. Block. - - Winnipeg: Eldredgo " B " Sowing Machines. - ooeeQeoeoooeoeoevaeee e e ��������� ���������������������������< A feet. cool head is better - than cool ' All men have aot, reached a ripe old age when 'thoy begin to ial, oil. Minarfl's Liniment Cures Burns; Etc. , When a man fails he will tell you that he, js a victim'of circumsfiances^! "���������The verse versatile. writer'is not nocess'arily, CROSS PSTIOM M. B CONNICK RELATES HIS EXPERIENCE WITH BRIGHT'S DIS- - * EASE' AND DODD''S KID- * , <* NEY PILLS.* u . A Domestic Observation. Lou���������I declare since* I came back I'm quite another woman. ' ���������<-.*- Biddy���������Oh, won't' your husband bo pleased!���������'Chicago'Journal.' '������ ' i o. i, J Two English ,Ads.v , It is snid that in the window of a conn-' try undertaker's shop is displayed a' full sized conin whereou is placed this notice": '"Wanted���������An ad nit' assistant." Inquire within." The ease finds a parallel in that of the picture shop, the window of which .contained a picture of Cupid, to whick the legend was"*atraohed: "VVanted���������A respectable boy."���������London Globe. The revolver's claim to being ciablo. weapon lies in the fact it never g'oes off by its������lf. a so- that Suffered With That Dread Malady for ' Fifteen Years���������Treated by Fiye Diffcremt Doctors���������Literally, Rescued From Death by Dod<Ts Kid- r ney Pills.' Eddy's Parlor Matches For Sale, Everywhere Try our Parlor Matches. They produce a quick LIGHT* without ,a,ny objectionable fumes. : t ��������� . * ,��������� . ' ��������� ' * e e e e Tt, ' r. THE E.B. EDDY^Co.,l,MaDA.HULL' ��������� < t������CO������9 -<1 ���������vV MINARD'S LINIMENT Relieves Neuralgia.' Many a man gets to the top by using t/ho ,elevator instead of 'climbing the ladder. The fellow "dough only cake. who is out sometimes after * misses tho the . Nothing is pawn ticket wholly" bad , has redeeming Even a qualities In donr rare. courtship affection is often o\cr- : after marriaigfe it is apt to be CRYING BABIES. The Crv of An Signal Infant Is Nature's of Distress. A man never confesses his pasL to the woman he nrarrics unless he is 'just the least bit proud of it. CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY TIME TABLE Sault Sto/'Marie, Owon Sound, Toronto nnd East via Lakes, Monday, Thursday and Saturday..... Tnos., Fri., and Sun Montreal, Toronto, New York and ���������'������������������,- East, via all rail, daily. . . ^ ltafc Por bayo and intermediate points . ! daily .: Molson, Lao dultonnbtand intermo- ��������� diato points, Thtirs. only . Portaco la Prfurie,BiaiKlon,Calgaryj Nolson and all Kootenay ana all coast" points, daily Portage hi Prairie, Brandon and in- .. v ��������� termediate points daily except Sunday... Gladstone, Neepawa, Minnedosa and lntormediabe points, daily except Sunday .............,..,;. ShoalLake,.Yorl-ton and'infce'rmed- , wto Points, Mon., Wed., and Pri. ' ��������� ��������� Tues., Thurs., and Sat,......-.:... Kapid Gity, Hamiota, Miniota, Tues- v day, Thnr,.and Sat ���������...'���������:.���������'....-....-.. v Mon.,Yv^d., and Fri.- -..- Alprden, Delorame and intermediate .T ; points daily except Sunday ...... JNapmka, Alameda and intermediate points, daily excent Sunday via Brandou ...."..... _ Tues., Thur., and Sat. Blenboro, Souris and intermediate points, daily except Sunday Jripestone, Eeston, Areola and intermediate jpoints, Mon., Wed.-, and Fri. via Brandon Tuos.,Thur.,and Safc. via Brandon *tobyshiro, Hirsch, Bienfait, Este- van,Tues.,Thurs.^3at., via Brand- oa ��������� Taos., Thur., Sat., via Brandon!'. Gretna, St. Paul, Chicago, daily .... West Selkirk, Mon., Wed. and Fri... . ��������� Tues.. Thurs., and Sat Stonewall, Teulpn, Tues., Thur., Safc. Emorson, Mon., Wed., and Fri......-., J. W. LEONARD, LV 16.00 1G.00 8.00 7.20 16.30 7.80 7.30 7.30 7.80 8.20 7.30 9.05 7.30 7.S0 14.10 18.30 12.20 7.50 AR. 10.1!; lo.ia 18.00 18.30 )4.S0 22.80 22.30 22.30 22.30 15.43 22.80 15.15 22.30 14.30 13.35 10.00 18.30 17.10 Gen, Supt. c. e. Mcpherson, Gen. Pass. Agt, * Babies never cr-j'- unless there is soiue very good reason for it. The cry of the babjr,is nature's warning signal t'hat there is something wrong Every mother oug*ht to g-et to work imnvcLately to find out what that somothing wrong may be. If ihe fretfulness and irritation ai*e not caused by exberior sources, it is conclusive evidence that the crying baby i ii . Tlie only safe and judicioiii. thing- to do is to administer Balby's Own Tablets without the slightest, delay. c For in'dig-cstion, sleeplessness, the irritation "accompanying the cutting of tooth, diarrhoea, constipation, colic, and simple fevers, the.se mar- veilo.us lrtitle tablets -have, gf.ven relief in thousands of cases and saved many precious baby lives: , Do not give a child so-called '' soothing '' medicines: such only stupefy and prb- duce vmnatural sleep. Baby's Own Tablets are guaranteed to contain-no opiate or other harmless drugs: they promote sound, healthy sleep because they 'go directly to-tllio root of baby troubles. Dissolved in water these tablets can be given to the youngest, infant. Mrs. Walter Brown, Milby, Que., says :���������'^I have never \ised any medicine for baby that did as much good as- Baby's Own Tab- lets) I -svotild not be, without tnem." Baby's Own Tablets are for sale at all drug stores, or will be sent d i- rect on receipts of price. (25 cents a box) by addressing the Dr. Williams Medicine Co., Brockville, Ont. '" . Mrddlcton, P. E. I.;.Dec. 30.���������Mr. M. B Connick,' tlie1 well known blacksmith of this place, known all over the Island as" the"mam. whom Dodd's Kidney Pills sajvexl from death as b'y'ia miracle hasx often been interviewed reg-arding' his* case and is ever ready to supply the'facts. 'T ,had been, a" .victim'"' of kidney trouble for fifteen'years before I took' Dodd's '���������Kidney Pills," sard Mt. Con- nick'* in- a"- rcent conversation. _ . . *<"Did-you,know ^it .was Bright's Disease. Mr. Connick _?" , *<. "'Not at firs't I di*dn't; but when I found it out I was startled, I can tell you. In those dajs', you .know, Bright's Disease was incurable. I went to five different doctors. *They could do no good. Finally my wife and 1 went togteuher to one wihio told us right out 'there was no use taking our money. I could not be cured. I felt that it was all over." "'''How did you come to take Dodd's Kidney Pills ?" "���������Well one day a customer and I bor, _ and my customer said ho was quite sure .if he had taken Dodd's Dodd s Kidney *Pills he would _ have been cured. That set me thinking. For -the" last srx years I hfcild been forced to hire a man to do my work. Well. I began to take Dodd's ^Kidney Pills, and before I had fmishefd the third box I was again at work. I .can shoe a horse' as well today as ever I coul)d m any life" "Do you mean to say that three boxco of Dodd's Kidney ?ill~> cured .you of Bright's" Disease ol nfteen j ears' standing ?" ' , ' "Yes, sir, that's exactly what I mean. I was so stiff and sore I could not stoop to pick up anything��������� couldn't put on my shoes. If my wife was here she would tell more about Dodd's Kidney Pills than. T can." Mr. Ocnnick is now ol years o'd and the picture of health and strength. The Year Just*Closed Has Been the Most Successful in the History of ���������., THE GREAT WEST LIFE ASSURANCE CO. i>rp -i-ii IN BUSINESS a IN FORCE , PREMIUM INCOME. ��������� -.',..' ' INTEREST EARNINGS " * INCREASE IN ASSETS "IT STANDS UNRIVALLED. v , K. wH j>Xa "A . w ''���������I 1 *"'J������ | V $. AV'* * *j* i ���������jFil A The dressmaker may and still not be mad.' rip and tear 1 Itich people '.are never are .just enthusiastic. ' 1 liars.' .Tliey S0Z0D0NT tor theTEETH 25c Thr- stage nand, rowdyism, but he a scene. *is _ not noted for occasi onally' raises . e < f ' ji.* j., -*. ,?' ������ ;t The Brlg-htest "Flotvers must fade, but yoi^g lives endangered by severe coughs ( nd colds may bo preserved by Dr. Thomas' Eclec- tric Oil. Croup, whooping cough, bronchitis, in short all a'fi'ecfcions or tho throat and lungs, are relieved by this sterling preparation, which also remedies rheumatic poms, s ros, bruises, pdes, kidney difficulty, and is most economic E\erybody is wishing pull, when a little push thing they want. they had a is the very MMAKFS LINIMENT Qua, Mii(M - The main who gets out the weather reports easily ���������distances all other authors as a writer of fiction. illowaji&jDhampioh BACKERS ANDBROKERS WINNIPEG. -. i- IW. Writo to us for prices ot SCRIP. - Get our List of Lands., Stocks and Bonds Bought)and Sold,' t "Wo can furnish the exact amount of Scrip for any payment on Dominion Lands, Do not pay cash. , ivkj." i������MrS| If wo could see ourselves as others see us all oculists would have to work overtime. CULINARY CAPERS. There is a vast second thoug-hts thoughts.'" i difference between and second-hand R IPPLEY'S COOKERS* ell from 810.00 to M5.00. Mado oC boilor stoul No flues to rust or leak. Can't blowup. Guaranteed to cook 23 bu. feed In 2 hours, and to heat water in stock tanks 2f������[oeii away. Will heat dairy rooms. Ca������������ slo-rue and prices mailed freg. r-j RIPPLEY HARDWARE CO.. Bos 350 ������"fU.S. Fact'y, Grafton, III.) LOodfla.'Jni ���������\. chestnut tree, planted by' the Prince of Wales, now King Edward of England, grows -beside tlie tomb of Washington, at Mount Vernon. Hi fitting boots and'shoos cause corns, loway's Corn Cuie is tho aiticle to use. a bottle at once and cure your corns. Hoi- Gof John D. Rockefeller has purchased a 2000-acre tract of landr along the banks of the I-Iudson. He intends erecting a million dollar palace, constructing waterfalls, artificial lakes, miles of fine roadway, and when Tt is a fine thing to be the son of an oilocrat. The creature most tenacious of life is the common sea polyp. One may ,be split into half a dozen sections, making as many animals. They may ���������be turned inside out, when they apparently enjoy themselves just as well as before. If two be divided and placed end to end, the result will be a monster, having a head at each extremity. Add a littlo su^ar to milk to prevent it sticking to the vessel while boiling. ��������� To keep cheese moist and prevent its molding wrap it in a cloth wet with cider vinegar. "���������'��������� . ���������..'.- When recooking cold potatoes, cut'them in thin slices, dredge with seasoned flour arid set in a little hot fat.' If corned beef is very.red, which means it i# very salt, put it to cook in cold water. This draws out a portion of the salt. Two teaspoon'fuls .of cream of tartar and a teaspoonful of baking soda are equal to three teaspoonfuls . of baking powder. .,.'���������. To make a boiled fowl look very white put it into a floured cloth and let it simmer very gently from an hour to an hour and a half in boiling water. When cooking a small roast, first sear it all over on a hot spider. This will immediately drive in the meat juices, and less heat will be required in the oven. If cod is boiled in salted water with a bouquet of vegetables, a slice of onion, a stalk of celery or a sprig of parsley and half a dozen peppercorns, its tasteless- ness will be replaced with a very agreeable flavor. Pfo Mixed Drinks. "Did the prisoner indulge in objurgations?" asked the young attorney of the Witness. f "No, sir," replied the latter. "I never knew him to take anything but whisky." ���������Pittsbunr Chronicle-TeleirraDh. Bricks are now being burned, by electricity, which promises to revolutionize the industry by greatly reducing the labor and cost. Tho wet clay is put into a covered iron mold which holds .1.000 bricks, a. strong current, is turned on and in a short time the/bricks are dried and burnt., and arc ready for sale. A wise man speaks well of his friends, and of his enemies he speaks not at all. The United States has now third largest Hebrew population any country in the world. One cverv 70 is a Jew. the of in So rapidly docs lung irritation"spread and deepen, thafc of ton hi a few \-.eoks a simplo cough culminates in tubercular consumption. Gi\ o heed to a cough, thero is always danger iu delay. Get a bolfclo of Biclclo's Anti-Coiisump- tivo Syrup, and cure yourself. It is a medicine unsurpassed for all throat and lung Iroublos. It is compounded from several horbs, each ono of which stands afc tho head of tho list as exerting a wonderful influenco in curing consumption and all lung diseases. * A man who loved and -won says that tlie best man at a wedding isn't the groom..', / . MINARD'S LINIMENT M Sale Everywhere. Australia .now"���������breeds considerably over 'double as many sheep, as tho United States, tho numbers being lOOV-j,millions to^39^5. millions. ' In the year 1750 tlie Lord Mayor of London died of jail fever caught during the assizes at Newgate, jail feycr was a iorxn of typhus. Good f������3* Baci Teeth No ft Bad fox* Good TeetSi Sozcdoni . . 25c Sozodont Tooth Powder 25c Large Liquid and Powder 75c HALL Sc RUCKEL. New York. Mr. Thomas Ballard, Syracuse, N.Y , writes : "I havo been afilicted for nearly'a year.with that mosfc-to-be-dreaded disease, dyspepsia, and at times worn out with pain and want of sleep, and after trying almost everything recommended, I tried one box of Parmelee's Vegetable Pills. 1 am'now nearly well, and believe thoy will euro mo. I would not be without thorn for any money." It's a lucky thing-for the average man that he doesn't know some of the things that other people*know- about him. If your children aro troubled with worms, givo them Moltior Graves'Worm Exterminator ; safe, sure, and ciToctual. Try ifc, aud mark tho improvement in your child. Shagreen, now made from the skins of sharks' and rays, was a name originally' applied to a substance made from the hides of horses and asses. W. 'N. U. No. 35S. **j������5A.K - j* ���������**.-��������� ftj* ������.��������������������������� u iti--" J-** *hx**l������.<St j������UM.UTattnL ^nkulM ���������* JJfl Mirvi'S.rifcJUhit.lMtt :,*oc-rrfi-*-*-rt--w-rt*#^ naa������������t������-^������������-������^������*Tir->*-i������i**t*-i������������'-������-s������ii'i-i������ *��������������� ���������*������.*������������������*������t* ***>-������*������, !_,_.___.. 1T���������^ir������������"!.f-^" .������������MM-..1������..L^I���������^. ISSUED EVERY WEDNESDAY. Subscription, $2 a year, in advance TO. JB. Bnoersoh. 'JgMtor l*! It, I a w J'������* I If* Is ������ o J**! I If Iff" Ik IB* 1.4 k i'f. * I'ir. l **-i |?$ . r h'< i ti 5 I? < hi Is'.) 1.1 I hi I"1') lit) I?/' m *> *i V If'.*- "I 'I , I \\~Vy $���������'���������'��������� * -'i nil '"- S3" Advertisers who want th; ir ad hanged, should get copy m 12 a.m. day before issue' . Subscribers failing to receive Thk r Nkwh regularly will confer a favor by noti- fying the omce., * ,' Job 'Work Strictly C.JO. D. Transient Ads Cash, in Advance. .Meeting of the Legislature.- The third session of the present Parliament ,was formally opened by , Lieut. Governor Joly on Thursday, , the 20th ult. The speech, from the throne' deals with, several Lnpor- tant matters���������the recent negotia-. tions with the Federal Government with regard to railway subsidies, fishery development, railway rates, ��������� oh agricultural subsidies, immigra; tion, finance and the development of unsettled territory by means of railway's. -Owing to the absence of speaker * Booth, Mr Po'oley was elected speaker, and took.the chair., After some routine business Mr Helmcken, on a 'question'-of privilege,-moved that a writ be issued for the election of a member to fill the vacancy in the Legislature caused' by the resignation,of the���������Hqn. Mr Turner, one of the membersfor Victoria City/ The, Premier, in reply-, ' ing, eaid that " the delay had been caused' by Mr Helmcken, who had beon asked to take a position in the Cabinet, and who had led him (Mr' Dunsmuir) to believe that he would accept it. He (Mr Dunsmuir) had waited 'for a..month'for an answer from Mr Helmcken, who had never told .him that he5 would not accept * the position, and in fact he did not* know 'that he; would not enter the 'GoVernmen't'until he,saw in a re- - port of .Mr Bod well's meeting tha t he. would, not "join the Govern , menCV Mr Helmcken denied the' truthjof the Premier's statement": and the Premier replied: "All lean Bay*xb, that it is the truth." Mr Helmcken's decided opposition to the' Dunsmuir.' Government has caused some surprise, as it is well known that he hascalways straddl- edv thej* fence since he became a member of tb_e Legislature. Possibly his trimming propensities have had much to do with his non-suc- cess as a politician. He was always very amiable and accommodating, * but heretofore would never commit .himself to one side or the other. Th������ debate was* adjourned until Monday on a division of 18 to 15. On.Monday the speech from the throne was'to have'been considered but the session of the House was taken up by a prolonged wrangle over the allotment of the members' Beats? Mr Richard McBride considered that he was entitled to take . the-seat held by Mr Joseph Martin, the opposition leader, during 'the last' session of the Legislature. Mr . Martin,' however, refused to give up the seat. *' Mr Smith Curtis took a hand in- the row, and endeavored to hold the seat against all comers, but Mr-M-artin'managed to regain his seat after many attempts to' pull him out of the chair. Finally the friends of the belligerents interfered, and the House, by a vote of ,16 to 19, ordered, that the assignment of seats should remain as fix- ���������d at the last session; o'f the Legislature. 'When Mr Speaker Booth takes Che chair the '.Government will have a fair working majority, with a certainty of. its beiug in-' . creased'from, day to day. Neither th-; House nor the Government will be. bull-dozed by politicians of the Smith'-'Curt'it: and McBride stripe. W ' , ' ��������� ' i - i I Ri e������@^SJ������SgS������Sg@g@@@gj*?sg^@g^ I vlv - * . * ;3>.<i ;s^ss! TE A- DIRECT t'rom,the GROWER to the CONSUMEE C. J. MOORE. Sole Agent THE bENSUS RETURNS "o^ ' BRITISH, COLUIV1BIA. ���������*��������� ... By a census bulletin just issued, the population-of ; the cities' and towns of British Columbia is:��������� Names.' ' ' 1901 , 1891 Alberni.' : ; .': 502 Poit.Moody ���������".'. .' 539 Vancouver .'..! 26,133 ' 13,709 New Westminster...'. 6,499 ' 6,678 Cumberland *.... 1,149 Nanaimo 6,130 Victoria.....' 20,816 16.S41 Columbia 350 , Cranbrook ..'. 1,196 r Fernie..' '... Tl.640 Goldon ".'..' .'..'. 705 Grand Forks 1,012 Greenwood 1,358 ? Kamloopa. .." .'.'.'... 1,594 Kaslo...... .>.....:. 1,680 ' ,Movie '..-. ^ 5S2 , ��������� ^ * Nelson..!.-....' 5,273 Phoenix >..-......'. 866 Revelstoke ������..l.. '. 1,600 Rossland.:.... .'..'... 6,159 Sindon _...!... 551 Slocan 950 Trail ...��������� 1,360 Vtrnon. 802 The population of the towns and cities <of British Columbia over -4.000 is thus :"��������� - * NAmes. ��������� ' 3901/ Nanaimo * 6 130 Nolson "... 5,273 N'������w Westminster '... 6 499 r *��������� Rossland i. 6,159 Vancouver *...... 26,133 V'ctdria _.... 20.S16. 1891 '6.678 c 13,709 ;16>S41 Cursirfg andr Swearing. e*irKtxx?txjKrtina:*m!o#BMa ���������#-.���������* - ��������� [Contributed-BV C.-I. S.] I have often thought we would do well,' as a city yet in its mfarcy, to take into consideration the origin ,of cursing and swearing, when, and by whom, it was first used, and its consequences. I have heard yoKng children taking God's name in vain'"in a most shocking manner. My heart aches for these poor little ��������� ignorant neglected ones, who thoughtlessly bring upon themselves the wrath of God ' Whose example is this the result of? They have heard older people use this awful way of expressing their feelings'or children would never use it. Who is responsible for their awful sin? Now, with'regard to its origin, we have no account of Satan ever cursingr or using profane language, although he was the first to sin, and all sin is directly or indirectly traceable to him. Yet we~read ���������in the Hoy Bible, when Satan addressed Jesus our saviour, he uses these words, "What have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God," and "Ait thou come to destroy us before the time.'' Read Matthew viii-29; Markj-24; Luke iv-34; and Job I. Now, please notice this compared with man's way especially when he is intoxicated, he uses awful language compared with this. He calls upon God to damn his soul and the souls of his wife, children, and compnnions with whom he is talking. Then why docs Satan not curse and blaspheme God's name like man does? simply because he , is not so ignorant as man is, and he knows more about God than man does. As Satan was an angel of great beauty he aspired to be in God's place and through pride and rebellion he fell. Still, sinful as he is, he knows more about God than man does, and fears his awful wrath. ' ��������� If all who curse and swear will take their Bibles and read the twenty-fourth chanter of Leviticus, they will see who the first man who cursed and blasphemed was, and its consequences, as God caused him 'to he stoned to death. If they re;id this chapter carefully 1 think thev will never curse or blaspheme God's name again or be able to hear it without COAL MINES REGULATION ACT. ��������� ~ .,'' Board, of Examiners. 1TOTICE is hereby given-that the foIloV- ll ing constitute tho Board of Examiners for the Comox Mine during tbe year 1902 : Appointed,by the Owners:���������Richard Short, ��������� . and David Walker. Alternates���������James Strang and Alexander Somerville. ''> 1 Appointed by the,.Lieutenant-Governor, iu Council���������William Johnston. * Elected ��������� by the Miners���������James Reid,. and ' "John Comb. 1, 1 ' - y - - \ ��������� : . < -1 Alternates���������Thomas" Doherty and Richard Coe. i. Note���������Alternates act as Members of the Board In the abseuce of those regularly appointed of elected to act'.thereon. All persons interested may obtain full information by applying to the Sec������etary to the* Board, Mr Wm. Johnston, Cumber- land. B.C. ' - ������ ��������� Dafed this 24 th day of February, 1902. ... MALLCOTT RICHARDSON,- - _ Secretary, Department of Mines. - NOTICE. ,* ENGlNEERS^Fiwinen, _Machinists aiid EJectriciana'seiid f������r 40-page Pamphl.*\, containing Questions asked hy Examiuing Board of Eugirieers to obtain E/igineers License.���������Address, Geo. A. Zellib, Pub-, libher, 18 S. 4thSt., St. Louis, Mo., IKS. A. ells' Bakery. Bread, "Cakes and Pastry. '. I ' Delivered Daily by Van. Dnnsmiiir Itbbub, -''��������������������������� Gnmburliuul. i. . . -Acs 9%g������ ..���������i 3a( I ,\ Hardware, Paints, ;.Varnishes, :. Wall -, Paper, Paint Brushes,.. - - - i ^< j- - ������#"'���������*,*-* \ r -, < ' 'Door'--Mats,.', ��������� '" &c.J;'''''���������'' '&'G.':;'.;;*': u MORTGAGE SALE BY TENDER *OF PROPERTY. IN the TOWN- SITE .���������_OF /',CUMBERLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA. NDE-R and by Virtue of tha Power of Sale contained.in a certain Mortgage, dated the-iSth day of July, 1895, between Charles Francis Whitney and The Canadian Mutual Loan and Investment Company, there will be offered for Sale by tender to be opened on March 24th, 1902, the following property, namely:'���������Lot Six in.Block Six in the. Town- site of Cumberland, as shown on Map 522. - All tenders to be mailed in sealed envelopes addressed to Macdoneil, Mac- Master & Geary, 51 Yonge Street, Tor- omo Tenders must be leceived at the above .address on or before the 23rd day of March, 1902, when same will be opened. The property is situate on the North side of Dunsmuir Avenue, and on the same are said to' be two Frame Dwellings used as. a Printing office and Dvyelling-house. TERMS.��������� o ' Ten per cent, of purchase price to be. paid when the offer is accepted and the balance within Thirty days thereafter. The property will be sold subject to a reserved hid. For further particulars and conditions of sale apply to Macdonell, McM =vster~ & Geary, 51'Yonge Street, Toronto. ' TRANSFER, NOTICE. I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that I will apply at the next silling of the ��������� Licence 'Commipsionera of Cumberlami for a Transfer of License for the Waverly Hotel from John Richardson, late of said hotel, to myself. . SAML. SHORE. (Sgd) JOHN RICHARDSON. 12-2-02 At, '���������"������������������... .: News come* of ihe death of. j- Speaker iiooih in California. He j had been ill for a long time, and j the end was not unexpected. It is j probable that Mr Pooley will succeed him. .' ! a shudder. Now, the most wonderful thing about it, to my mind, "is God's infinite, love. That He can love sinners who commit such an awful sin against His Holy Name and offer them pardon and eternal life if they repent and do- right.'' ; ' .' ;' ��������� ���������'.���������'.'��������� . MUNICIPALITY OFTHB CITY OF CUMBERLAND. rriCE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Court of Revision for tbe Municipality of Cumberland, B.C., for bearing all complaints against the Assessment as-made by the'Assesaor of the said Municipality, will be he]d. 3u the City Plall the 14th day of March next, at 7.30 p.m., and so.on from day to day.until* all'the complaints shall have been heard. . Dated this 18th day of February, 1902. ��������� LAWRENCE W. NUNNS, 0.M.0 19-2 02 4t Bansmnlr Itentte U.UJ Cumberland, B:C; f, A. ������1. PEACEY,;.Dr^i8t-&;StatiimW^ i& ' - * 'FOR -THAT-GDUGH.-'-RrV^ j,;,:- ^-k '���������������������> ,, ... - - WSJ W) _ h-.WINT''E'R'S : TNSTA-NT '. - !.. :-��������� " - COUGH CUR;fe, ITS A GOOD ONE, -AND RELIABLE FOK CHILDRUN AND ADULTS. We are selling our TOILET SOAPS at Cost ^to make ffl l/t ^om. Finest GLYCERINE and CASTILE SOAPS Away Down. > ' 7 ���������' STORE OPEN Sundays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from s p.m. to 6 p.m. - ,' \ Dunsmuir Ave., Cumberland, B.C. 133 EASTINGS ST., - 00 rxrnr**^r^������, - Vancouver, B.C. ,,. , . ZlZ. ��������� Victoria, B.C. January 1st.'; 1902' ' " MESSRS GIDEON HICKS'& C0., wish all their Customers a Happv'Ne* Year, and beg to announce that in future they will trade under a new title, vizi- ' ' 31Hicks & Lovick Piano do; The Management of The Hicks & Lov.ck Piano Co. is m exactly the same hands as under the old title and all accounts are payable as usual. WRITE US F03 CATALOGUES. oaaiBipaetnj'.'gimfvBBjmiMgwfl IN THK MATT.KR OF THE THUSTEES AND EXECfUTOKS. ���������and��������� '. In thk matter or thk Estate of ��������� Stafford MoKejcvey, deceased, All Persons having claims or demands agaiust the Estate of Stafford Mc- Kelvey,, deceased, are required to file with the undersigned particulars of their claims duly verified before March 15th, 1902. ' NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,: that after the said date the Executrix will pro- ceed to distribute the Estate having regard only to the claims of which she shall then have had notice aud she will not he liable for the proceeds of the estate or any part thereof, so distributed, to any person of whose claim such Executrix shall iiofc have had notice at the time of the distribution thereof. ' Dated at"Victoria, B.C., Feb. 3rd, 1902. ROBERTSON & ROBERTSON, Solicitors fok Executrix. 12-2-02 4't Hand Made Single .:. HARNESS... $15, $20 and $25 for Rubber Trimmed. Factory Harness $10, $12 <t $1S epairing Neatly Done while you wait. WANTED All kinds.plain sewing. Work promptly attended to. Apply to fl MISS OLSEN, at Mra R Grant's ��������� & ������������������A i
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Title | The Cumberland News |
Alternate Title | [The News]; [The Weekly News] |
Publisher | Cumberland, B.C. : Walter Birnie Anderson |
Date Issued | 1902-03-05 |
Description | The Cumberland News was published in Cumberland, in the Comox Valley region of Vancouver Island, and ran from April 1899 to July 1916. Published by Walter Birnie Anderson, the News served the communities of Cumberland, Courtenay, and Comox Valley, and was eventually absorbed by another Cumberland-based paper, the Islander. |
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Notes | Print Run: 1897-1915 Frequency: Weekly. Titled "The Weekly News" from 1897-01-05 to 1898-08-09 and on 1899-04-01 "The News" from 1899-08-13 to 1899-03-21 "The Cumberland News" from 1899-04-08 until end of publication. |
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Date Available | 2011-08-03 |
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