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 Daily Edition No   135.
Nelson, British Columbia. Friday Morning,   October 14, 1898.
Ninth Yeat
EEMOYED I
We are now doing business in our
new Store in the Aberdeen Block and
extend a cordial invitation to our
many customers and friends to call
and see us. You are as welcome to
look as to trade
<*��   LILLIE  BROS.   &&
Turkish Garrisons Not Permitted in Crete.
OFFICIALS, TOO, TO 00
The Sultan's Bequest to ba Allowed to Keep
Soldiers in the Island Kot Granted
by the Admirals
Candia, Crete, Oot. 1!!���The  foreign
admirals   bavo   eonimiiuicated    with
their respective  governments  protesting against the Porte's demand that it
be allowed   to  retain   threo   fortified
places  in   the  island, with  garrisons
sufficient   to   safeguard   tbe   Mohammedans and protect   tho  Turkish flag.
; The   admirals   say   that     tho   Sultan
j should not  bo   allowed   to    maintain
troops in Crete, and tbey ptpVf&at   tlie
Turkish troups be   compelled   to completely evacuate   the   island.    The admirals have   decided   not to allow Os-
[iiian Pasha and Sabit Pasha, who have
' heen ordered to   proceed to Crete from
Turkey, to   superintend   the embarka-
I, tion of the   troops,    as tlieir   presence
| would only   complicate   the  sitnatiou
I und lead   to   discussion,    The   Porto's
1 reply to the   powers  did not allude to
the Turkish civil   authorities  and the
admirals propose to regard tbo   silence
on   this   point   as implying an agreement to their removal.
and at once entered upon the duties of
his office.
Mr. Forget is popular in tho Territories and his long residence here
specially qualifies him for the office to
which   be has been appointed.
The now governor is a native of
Quebec, and is lil years of age. On
the organization of a separate government for tho Territories in 1871 he
was appointed clerk of the council and
private secretary to the lieutenant-
governor, Hon. David Laird. Later
ho bocame clerk of the assembly, wben
the capital was removed from Battle-
ford to Regina. In 1888, he was appointed assistant Indian commissioner
aud succeeded Hayter Reed as Indian
commissioner in 1895. About 18
months ago the head offices of the Indian department were removed to
Winnipeg in wliich city Mr. Forget
has siuco resided. His appoinutment
as lieutenant-governor meets with
general approval throughout the Territories. During his administration
of the Indian affairs of the North
West, the native tribes bavo made
great progress towards civilization.
His successor as Indian commissioner
is the Hon. David Laird, the former
lieutenant-governor to whom Mr.
Forget acted as secretary back in the
seventies.
THE U. S. NAVAL POWER.
MAXIMS IN TI FIELD
Preparing For Trouble  in
Jamaica.
THE MAROONS FEARED
The People   Leaving  the  Country  and
Crowding 'into the Cities, Where
There is Safety.
ladies have been expelled from Salvador, among whom is tlie wife of Don
Macraio Martine. one of the most
prominent citizens of San Salvador
city. Furthermore under direction
of General Villiegas, five persons were
shot in San Pedro, while at Sau Miguel many were executed by General
Villovancio. It appears also that the
editor of El Latijo, journal of Salvador, incurred the displeasure.of the
government, owing to the publication
of several articles in |his journal, in
defence of certain students. For his
offence he was publicly whipped, as
also was the judge who rendered a decision in favor of the students.
RUINED   THE BANK.
NOTICE TO THE BANKERS.
ImoIsou's   Bunk   Gives   a  Description
of the Money Stolen.
Winipeg, Oct. 111.���The bank mys-
fierv seems uo nearer solution than
ever aud all that the citizens are doling now is to present old theories
���Worked up into slightly now forms.
llu connection with the robbory the
���following uotice has been issued to-
Jlay over the siguaturo of Mr. A. H.
���Durnford, inspector of the Molson's
loauk, who is hero:
' To all banks and bankers :    Stolen
from    the  treasury  of  the   Molsou's
Jiuuk, Winnipeg,   somo  timo  between
Iho  28th   of   September   and the  4th
llctober, 1898, $02,000  made up as follows:   2.000 at $5���$1*8,000 in Molson's
Iiank notes; 700 at  $10-$7000 in Motions bank notes, total, $20,000; 2000 at
|tl_$a000  Domiuion legal tender notes:
15   at $1000���$15,000   Dominion  legal
lender notes; 5 at   $5000���$25,000   Do-
lu-inion legal tender  notes; total. $42,-
J)00.    The Molson's notes wore such as
Rro in ordinary use.    Of the Dominion
SjioteB tho five at $5000  were   the  new
Issue for  cloaring   house   purposes between   banks.      Probably   more   than
lialf  of  the   15  at $1000 were  of  tho
lame kind.    Your   assistance  to track
The robbers   and   recover of the money
|s earnestly solicited.    Should any un-
Isual   amount    of  our notes or large
Isgul tenders be presented, in any way
lalculated  to arouse suspicion, kindly
lommunicate with me at onco by tele-
|raph."        	
LIEUT.-GOVERNOR    FORGET._
formally Sworn iu at Regiua���Sketch
of His  Career.
J Regina. Oct. 13.���His Honor A. E.
lorget, the new lieuteuant-governor
1 the North West Territories, appoint-
_ to succeed the late Hou. M. O.
lamerou, arrived from Winnipeg last
light accompanied by Madame For-
fet and Premier Haultain. The party
Fere met at the depot by a large nuin-
lir of citizens of the capital, who ex-
Inded a hearty welcome to the new
kcupants of government house. The
Itrty proceeded at once to the lieuten-
lit-governor's residence. Hon. Mr.
brget was formally sworn into office
Iday by His Honor Judge Richard-
In in the presence of the resident
lembers of the North West executive
The   Republic   Will   Soon   Have  the
Third Strongest Fleet on the Seas.
Washington, Oct. 18.��� The remarkable rapidity with wliich tbe naval
power of the United States is being increased at the preseut time may be
realized wheu it is stated that 55 war
vessels are now under contract* for the
government, and that theii aggregate
tonnage far exceeds that of the vessels
building at any one time in the civil
war. This vast construction programme has been authorized gradually by congress, until the vessels soon
to bo completed will place the United
States third in rank among sea powers. Iu addition to the enormous
fleet, including auxiliaries, actually iu
commission at the present time, 20
vessels aro iu various stages of readiness and the ship builders are hurriedly gathering the material for
35 others. Of the 55 vessels^ eight are
first class heavily armored sea going
battleships, 38 are torpedo boats, four
aro monitors and one is a powerful
cruiser.
TURBINE PROPELLORS ORDERED
Kingston, Jamaica, Oct. 13.���Several moro families from Anotta Bay
and the adjacent districts of St. May
and Portland have arrivod at Kingston and Port Antonio, owing to the
growing apprehension of serious negro disturbances. In response to the
urgent appeals of the resident landed
proprietors, storekeepers and others,
who express doubt in the power of the
civil authorities to maintain order by
means of the native black police, the
government despatched 400 white
troops wih maxim guns to the disturbed district last night.
The colonial secretary in an interview this morning,expressed the opinion that no trouble need he expected
from the Maroons, all the apprehensions pointing, he added, to the native
Jamaica negroes. But, he continued,
the latter will surely not attempt rioting in the face of the display of
force now made. Public sentiment is
not so confident and tho excitement
is spreading throughout the eastern
parishes and this feeling is not allayed by the fact that the Maroons claim
to be ready to support the government
according to treaty conditions, for it
is felt tliat tbe loyalty of the Maroons
largely depends on the result of today's trial of their claimb.
THE DUTY OF THE HOUR
Hon. Mr. Asquith on the Fashoda Affair
HE  ECHOES  ROSEBERY
Tho   Cashier  Died  When  Confronted
With His Dishonesty.
Washington , Oct. .18.-Charles G.
Dawes, comptroller of the Currency,
today wired tho cashier of the Tioga
National bank of Oswegu, N. Y.��� of
which Senator T. C. Piatt, is president, to close the- doors of that institution, stating that ho bad placed Mr.
O. E. Van Brooklyn, National bank
examiner, in charge of thc bank. This
action was taken by tbe comptroller
as a result of a recent examination by
Examiner Van Brooklyn, which disclosed a large defalcation on the part
of Eli W. Stone, the assistant cashier
of the bank. Assistant Cashier Stone
died at his homo on Wednesday night,
shortly after he had boeu confronted by
the examiner with the defalcation.
He confessed his guilt to the examiner.
The examiner reports that from as
careful an examination of tlie books of
the bank as he has beeu able to make
there is no evidence whatever of any
complicity ou the part of the other officers of the bank. The defalcation oc-
cured through the manipulation of the
individual deposit ledger by the assistant cashier, who was acting as
receiving teller. It is understood the
speculation of the assistant cashier
covered about 20 years, small amounts
being taken at a time. This was
made possible by Stone acting at times
as both receiving teller and individual
bookkeeper.
All Patriotic Britons Should Support Lord
Salisbury in the Aotion He Has
Taken on This Matter.
GRAND  TRUNK   RAILWAY.
Washington, Oct. 13.���Consul Metcalf, at Newcastle-on-Tyne, sends to
the state department a report that the
builders of the wonderful turbine pro-
pellor Turbiuia, which created such a
sensation at the British naval review
by her extraordinary speed, have begun the construction, for a foreign
government, of two boats of the same
style about 200 feet and with 10,000
horse powor. They were guaranteed
to make at least 35 knots au hour, but
as they are twice the length, six
times the weight and five times the
power of the Turbiuia, the consul says
it will be interesting to see how far
they will exceed her performance of
35 knots.
QUARRELSOME SOLDIERS.
Cincinnati, Ohio, Oct. 13.���A Lexington special to the Times Star says
that the trial of Private Kitchen who
killed Private Edward Nygram, of the
12th New York, on Sunday, was postponed till Saturday because a new-
outrage has stirred up such feeling'thut
violence was feared. Sergeant A.
McLellan, of tho 3rd Kentucky, was
caught after midnight by a party of
12th New York soldiers and so mistreated that he may be injured for
life. This aroused bitter indignation
agninst the New York regiment on
the part of tho Kentucky regiment and
it was deemed unwise to risk an outbreak by proceeding with the trial of
Kitchen. 	
AMERICA CUP RACE.
Liverpool, Oct. 18.���The Liverpool
Post announces that the conditions of
the international raoo for the American cup have been satisfactorily arranged. The races have heen fixed for
dates between October 8 and 12 next
year at Sandy Hook.
FATAL GAS EXPLOSION.
Tamaqua, Penn., Oct. 18.���Four
men were instantly killed and a dozen
more or less seriously injured by the
explosion of gas today in colliery No.
8, of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation
company at Ooledale, near here.
Satisfactory  Meeting  of   the Holders
at London.
Toronto, Oct. 13.���A special cable to
the Telegram dated Loudon, Oct. 18
says, at a meeting today of the shareholders of tho Grand Trunk railway
of Canada, presldont Sir Charles Rivers Wilson read a report and gave an
account of his visits to Canada. He
said he had found it impossible to
come to any arrangement with the
Canadian Pacific railway, pending a
settlement of the rate war between
the Canadian Pacific and the American
lines, and had offered to refer the
matter to arbitration. Continuing,
president Wilson said the matter rested
there. On the other hand, he was
glad to sav that all the Grand Trunk's
interests in connection with the Central Vermont railroad has been arranged by a satisfactory agreement,
the details of which could not yet be
published, pending the completion
of legal formalities. The outlook the
president said in conclusion was good,
and improving.
Vice President Price spoke of the
excellent condition in which he found
the railroad tracks.
Mr. William Baker struck a discordant note by asking a number of
questions to which curt answers were
given.
The answers, however, satisfied
those present,, at the meeting, which
adopted the report almost unanimously.
FIVE YEARS FOR BELLE ADAMS
She Killed With a  Razor a  Mulatto
With Whom Sho Lived.
Victoria, Oct. 13.���Belle Adams,
the white woman found guilty of manslaughter, in tho killing of her mulatto paramour, Charles Kincaid, was today sentenced by Justice Irving to five
years iu tho penitentiary.
SALVADOR^REIGN OF TERROR.
Political   Offenders   Thore are Cruelly
Dealt With.
San Frnucisco, Oct. 18.���The
steamer City of Panama has arrived
from South American points. The
vessel brings news of tho executions
aud horrible cruelties perpetrated upon
political prisoners in Salvador. Re
ferring to the execution of prisoners.
El Carletou says that at Arminia, a
small city of the republic, Los Veze
a da Izalio, a prominent citizen, was
shot whilo Don Deltin Barrios died
in prison, as the result of cruelties
on the part of General Aravillo. In
the police station Don Venazio Salazar
and Don Jesus Valdes were tied up
by the thumbs and colonels Don Ser
v'ando and Don Virgilio Valencio were
shot. These officers had distinguished
themselves in the army under the
regime of the president. Continuing,
the article in El Clarion asserts that 20
THE STRIKE IN   FRANCE.
The   Railways   are   Guarded  by   the
Military.
Paris, Oct. 18.���In c ...-sequence nf
the committee of the railroad men's
union deciding today in favor of a
general striko and sending instructions to the provincial branches to
cease work, with a reminder of the
secret measures agreed upon at the
railway men's congress for the hindrance of traffic in the event of a strike
the polico this afternon raided the
offices of the committee and seized all
the papers found there. In consequence of a false report that the police intended to close the labor exchange this evening, there was considerable excitement among the strikers, who gathered in large numbers
around the building, remaining until
dispersed by the police.
The troops have been ordered to remain in barracks. Owing to the
threatened strike of railway men the
stations at Grenoble, Arras, Bethune,
Lyons and other points have been occupied by soldiers.
A COMMITTEE   PROPOSED.
Loudon, Oct. 14.���Herbert Heury
Asquith, liberal membor of parliament
for East Fife, and former home
secretary, iu an address to his constituents this evening, spoke of the
situation at Fashoda in a strain similar to Lord Rosebery's declaration
yesterday. Mr. Asquith said it was
the duty of all patriotic Britons and
lovers of peace not* to say a word that
might even seem to impair tho title
of Lord Salisbury's government to act
in the name of a united poople.
WHAT FRANCE WANTS.
London, Oct. 14.���The Paris correspondent of the Time s says: "I understand, ou good authority, that
France expects a commercial post
near the Nile, at the entrance to Bahr
El Chazal, as compensation for the
evacuation df Fashoda."
A BUSINESS PRECAUTION.
Londou, Oct. 14.���Tho rise of the
discount rate of the Bank of England from three to four por ceut today
momentarily scared the markets.
People jumped to the conclusion that
the bank's action was duo to the war
scare and to Lord Rosebery's speech.
Calm reflection however, has shown
that it was ouly a measure of precaution. The persistent buying of gold by
the United States and Germany has
prevented the bank froui securing any
and as a consequence the bank's reserve is lower than it has been siuce
April last, when a four per cent rate
was adopted. According to the best
informed opinion, the rise iu the rate
is purely a financial measure without
any connection with or hint from the
government of the delicate political
situation. Moreover, looking at the
actual large trade indebtedness to the
United States, the bank directors
were apprehensive that low rates
here might facilitate a heavy drain of
gold to America later in tho season,
when the American crops come more
freely into the market.
TENDERED A BANQUET.
Montreal, Oct. 13.���Mayor Prefon-
taine was tendered a complimentary
banquet at the Place Viger hotel, the
Canadian Pacific railway's new hostelry, tonight.
THE BRITISH MAILS.
To Settle Difference Between  the C.
P. R. and   American Lines.
New York, Oct. 13.���To settle the
differences existing botween the Canadian Pacific aud American railroad
lines, a committee, consisting of two
members each of the various railway
associaitons, including the chairman,
will be appointed at an early date.
This action was taken at a meeting
held at the rooms of the joint traffic
association this afternoon, and if carried out will do much to settle the
many disputes which have done much
of recent years to disturb both passenger and freight rates in all sectious
of the country. The associations
interested in the matter are the joint
traffic association, the trunk line association, tho western passenger lines
association, the eastern passenger association and the New England lines.
It is expected that the committee
will bo announced in a few days and
no timo will be lost in getting down
to work.
TROUBLE IN MOROCCO.
Taugiers, Morocco, Oct. 13.���Serious disturbances bavo taken place in
Tatilet wliich is one of the great subdivisions of the empire, and is used
as a place of banishment for political
offenders. A large body of rioters has
captured tbo nnelo of the Sultan, and
according to tho latest advices received, the rioters wero attempting
to seize the Sheriffian treasure
DESECRATED AN INDIAN GRAVE
Victoria, Oct*. 13.���A. J. McCardio,
who recently picked up an Iudian
skull to be preserved as a relio and
then threw it into the water, where
its finding gavo rise to suspicion of
murder, was todny charged before a
justice of the peace with desecrating
an Indian grave. Complaint is made
that this practice is very common and,
therefore, the government prosecuted
McArdie, who was fined $10 and costs.
Ottawa, Oct. 13.���The arrangements
with the Allans and the Dominion line
calls for a weekly service for six
months ending in May next. The
subsidy to be paid will be about ��500
per trip, this being the lowest offer
received. The government has guaranteed the efficiency of the scrvico by
stipulating that the three best boats
of the Allan and Dominion lines shall
be put upon the route.
BASE BALL.
Oct. 13.���At New York���New York
5, Washington 3.
At Baltimore���Baltimore 6, Boston
5.
At Philadelphia���First game���Philadelphia 5, Brooklyn 1. Second gamo���
Philadelphia 9, Broeklyn 8.
At Pittsburg���Pittsburg   1, Chicago
HE WAS A PLAYWRIGHT.
Chicago, 111., Oct. 13.���Edward
Owings Towno, a lawyor, was sentenced this morning to an indeterminate sentence in the Joliet penitentiary and to pay a fine of $1500, on a
conviction of having conspired with
John Mowatt. to wreck tho Lumber-
mans' [Building & Loan association
Towno has been a playwright. One
of his plays was called "Other People's Money."
THE PRICE   OF SILVER.
New York, Oct. 18.���Bar silvor,
59% ; Mexican dollars, 46J^ ; silver certificates, 59% to G0'-��.
Copper, quiet; brokers' price, $12;
exchange, $12.25 to $12.87}��.
Lead, dull; brokers' price, $3.75; exchange, $3.85 to $3.90.
TROOPS GUARD RAILWAYS.
Rouen, France, Oct. 13.���The railway station hero has been occupied
by troops and the garrison is confined
to barracks.
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SHARP YANKEE TACTICS.
Wheu the former ownors of the Lc
Roi mine announced their intention
of erecting a smelter at Northport,
this paper pointed out that it was uot
in the interests of this section of the
province that this should be done,
and. in order to discourage such undertakings, advocated the imposition
of an export duty upon ore. Had
such a duiy been imposed the smelter
at Northport would not have heen constructed and all smelting work would
have been done on this side of the border to derive any profit from the work.
But the Laurier government refused
to give this measure of protection,
though there was every justification
for it. Telegrams passed between
this province and Ottawa on the matter and there were intimations given
that the government would fully protect the interests of the districts, but
nothing was done on the line indicated
and tbe smelter was erected and has
since been running on Canadian
ores.
That it was mistaken policy to refuse
to impose the export duty and render the oporation of the Northport
smelter unprofitable, if not impossible, is now forced upon public attention in au impressive way. It is
well known that the British America
Corporation purchased the Le Boi
property with the consent of the majority of the stock holders at a figure
which was and is considered a good
price for tho property. After the transaction had been practically completed
the minority stock holders, hoping to
Bqueeze more money out of the corporation, began to throw obstacles in
the way of the consummation of the
transfer and the matter found its way
into the courts and the property passed
into the control of a receiver for the
B. A. C. Subsequent proceedings reversed this decision and the receiver
was removed, the property reverting to
the former management for the Le
Roi stockholders, who have since operated it, sending the ore to the North-
port smelter for treatment.
The British America Corporation
contend that the property is theirs by
right of purchase from the majority
stockholders and tbat the minority
stock holders, who hold some 204,000
shares, must accept that decision, and
their contention seems a good one,
whioh will stand  in a court of law.
Now let us glance at the sharp
Yankee tactics resorted to by the minority stockholders led by a gontleman
known as Col. Turner. They not only
repudiate the sale to the B. A. O.
but actually declare that they are in
negotiation to sell to another English syndicate at a better figure than
was offered by the B. A. O. Furthermore, thoy have been shipping large
quantities of oro to the smelter at
Northport nnd upon this output thoy
are going to declare a dividend from
participation in wliich the Bntish
America Corporation will be excluded.
Thus the corporation, which regards
itself as the purchaser of the proporty,
is not only denied tho profits of its
ore, but is donied any share in the
profits accruing from the treatment of
the ore.
As to another piece of questionable
work in a line with the sharp practice
discernible all through this matter,
the minority stockholders through
their champion, the colonel aforesaid,
point out tbat as no alien cau hold
mining properties in tho state of
Washington and as the Northport
smelter is part of the Le Roi purchase,
and situated in that stato, the B. A.
C. as aliens have no rights whatever
in the property. But, fortunately for
the B. A. O., the mine, the most valuable part of the property, happens  to
be situated in Canada and there should
be enough law in this country to protect its citizens from rapacious foreigners who cnlmly announce their
intention of appealing to the laws of
their own state to abet tbem in their
game of exaction. The B. A. Corporation should let tbe Northport smelter
go and should fight it out over the
mine to the end. The smelter will
be of no use to the colonel and his
friends without the mine, and as the
laws of the state of Washington give
them the smelter, let them have it.
The general imm-ession is that the
B. A. Corporation's price for the property is as good a one as could bo got,
and that the minority stockholders,
finding the corporation committed to
the transaction, are now resorting to
underhand means to exact a higher
figure. It is announced that another
British syndicate has made an offer for
tho property. This seems unlikely.
No British syndicate would, under
tbo circumstances, make such an. offer.
Capitalists are not going about looking for investments in law suits, and
it may be taken for granted that the
story of persons in London l.eing
eager to buy at an advanced figure is
scarcely probable.
This is uot the lirst time English
capitalists have got into complications
with American mino owners, who as
a rule, think it an evidence of
'' smartness,'' to overreach and delude
tho Britisher, but here is a case with
which the Canadian courts will have
to deal aud we have enough faith in
them to know that justice will be
dono in the premises. It may be that
the smelter at Northport was built
where it is to serve the purpose it is
now serving, furnish grounds for violating a contract, which, if honesty
and fair-dealing were held in respect, would be carried out. If this
smelter must go with the mine and
no alien can hold mining property in
Washington, then no British or other
foreign syndicate could get possession
of the property. But as we understand the law of Washington state,
while it prevents any alien from locating or staking a mining property iu
that state, there is nothing to prevent
a foreigner from acquiring a property by purchaso. Evidently the minority shareholders are making matters
unpleasant for the B. A. C. people in
the belief that they will be worried
into acceptance of their offer, *but
Britishers have learned a point or two
about mining transactions aud they
are not so docile as they used to be in
iho hands of the schemer.
Hon. Mr. Mackintosh has the sympathy of the public in tho trying
position in which these complications, for which be is in no way responsible, bave placed him.
It is well that Emperor William
has decided not to visit Egypt just at
present. To keep their eye on Monsieur Marchand gives the British all
they wish to attend to  just  now, aud
\ ^ARTHUR R. SHERWOOD...
; Real Estate and Insurance Agent.
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Don't Let the Moss Grow on Your Feet
KEEP flOVING
Keep Abreast of the Times, That's Our Motto.
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Next week you will find us in our new quarters, just one door east of the
old premises, where we will be in a hotter position than ever to cater to and
supply the wants of our many customers, both in the line of close prices and
prompt attention.
WE FEEL
We have been neglecting some of our customers during the past week, having bad two carloads of goods lying at the station awaiting the completion of
our new premises before unloading, thereby causing a little delay on the part
of filling orders. However, we arc pleased to say that the goods are all in our
warehouse now and next week we will have thein on our shelves, disposable
at the same low prices as have always prevailed here and brought our name so
prominently before the careful buyer.
To the Private Families
We would say that our stock will be the finest and most complete in B. C. in the line of Fancy Groceries, Biscuits, Bottled
and Canned Goods.
To Close Buying Mining Camps
We would say that our stock is larger than ever in our line.
See our warerooms. A glance over this department will convince you that we are your money saver. Our prices are so
that we defy competition where full weight and honest measure
is considered.   Call and get acquainted with us anyhow.
M. Des Brisay & Co., Nelson.
NOTICE    OF  ASSIGNMENT.
Pursnaut   lu   "Creditors Ix-iils Ael" mul
Amending Ac(n.
-VT��TICE IS HBRBBY GIVEN that
J3l Thomas W. Gray, of Nelson, British Columbia, mill owner, has, hy deed bearing date
tho Kith day of September, A. I)., 18>8, assigned all his personal oBtato, credits and effects which may be seized and sold under execution, and all his real estate, to Thomas Martindale Ward, of the said city of Nelson, agent,
in trust, for tho purpose of paying ratably and
proportionately and without preference or
priority, the creditors of the said Thomas W.
Gray, iheir just debts,
The said deed was executed by the said
Thomas W. Gray, the assignor, and
the said Thomas Martindale Ward,tho trustee,
on the 16th dav of Septcmbor, A. 1). 1898, and
the said trustee has undertaken the trusts
created hy the said deed.
All persons having claims against the said
Thomas W. Gray are required on or before the
6th day of Octobor, A. U. 1898, to deliver to the
said trustee full particulars of the Bame, duly
verified by Statutory Declaration, together
with the particulars of tho security, if any,
held by them, and all persons indnbtod to the
said Thomas W. Gray, are required to pay the
amounts due by them to thu said trustee forthwith.
And notice is hereby glvon that after tho
said 6lh day of October, A. 1>. 1898. tho trusteo
will proccod to distribute Iho assets among lhe
parties entitled thereto, having regard only1
to Ihe claims of which he shall then hnvo had
notice.
ELLIOT Sc LENNIE,
Solicitors for the Trusted.
Dated at Nelson. )l. C, this Kith day of Sop
tomhor. A. D��� 1898.
REISTERER & CO.,
Brewers of Fine Lager
Beer and Porter.
Drop in   and see   us.
NELSON.
B. C.
PETER GENELLE fc  CO.
: ; NELSON BRANCH : :
-S9-S-9-SS-S9S9SS
We are prepared to lurnisb kiln dried lumber at regular
prices and carry Rough and Dressed Lumber, Coast
Flooring and Ceiling, Turned Work and Mouldings,
Shingles and Lath, Sash and Doors. Estimates
Cheerfully given.
niLLINERY AND
DRESSflAKING
For   New   Goods, Gloves,
Laces, Silks, Drapes,  Corsets call on
Mrs. McLaughlin,
JOSKPIIINF. BT.
NEL80'
if the German emperor should wander
into tbe possible line of fire there
would Ve unpleasant complications.
SPECIAL   BAPTIST SERVICES.
OFFICE AND YARD C.  P.  R.
STATION     .    .    .
A.    E.    YOUNG,   AGENT.
NOW IS THE WINTER OF OUR DISCONTENT MADE GLORIOUS SUMMER
ALEX. STEWART,
Itr.w.   isini;  ami   IN8IIt ANTE awkv
llimi TO IO IN ATS PER CENT.
imi I rvvAitns
PRIVATE  IMI COMPANY FUNDS.
Valuable Baker Street and  other en
cellent property for sale.
Olilce Turner Hot'i'kli lllock. Nelson. B. (
The special services at the Nelson Baptist church to be commenced on Sunday next are creating considerable interest. The Rev. Dr. Spencer is pastor of
the First Baptist church of Brantford,
Out., and is often styled, "Ontario's
Revivalist '' He has preached over
the greater part of England, Ireland,
Scotland and Wales as well as in such
cities as New York, Buffalo, Chicago,
Montreal aud Winnipeg. His voice
and pen are in frequent demand for
special work and he is in the province
superintending the Baptist missions,
by special request of the denomination.
The following letter will be read
with interost, signed by some of Canada's greatest ministers:
"Toronto, Canada, Sept. 7, 1898.
"Tho Rev. Dr. Spancer, pastor of
the First Baptist church, Brantford,
is thoroughly in our confidence. His
visit to ihe Far West commands our
prayerful interest. We sincerely
trust that much good to the cause of
Christ in that new and promising part
of the country may bo the outcome.
Ho is a brother whose heart in large,
whose head is level, and whose missionary zeal is unbounded. Wo bespeak
for him a cordial, brotherly welcome
from our brethren out there.
"B. D. THOMAS, D. D.,
"Pastor, Jarvis St., Baptist church,
Toronto.
"O. C. S. WALLACE,D.D..L.L.D.,
"Chancellor,   McMaster    University,
Toronto.
"CHARLES A. EATON. M. A.,
"Pastor,   Bloor  St.,   Baptist  church,
Toronto,
"W. W. WEEKS,
"Pastor, Welmer Road Batipts church,
Toronto.'' *
WAR CLOUD IN ABYSSINIA. ��
Rome, Oct, 18.���The Calia Militaire
announces the imminence of hostilities
betweeu Emperor Menelik, of Abyssinia, aud Ras Mangascia, the celebrated Abyssinian warrior, and vassal
of the Negus, who recently seized and
poisoned mi envoy sent to him by
Menelik's masterful wife. Ras Mangascia bas asked Italian assistance,
which has been refused.
BY USING
Stewart's Heaters
COAL AND WOOD
A carload of Coal Heaters direct from
the Factory to arrive on Friday.
Lawrence Hardware Co'y.
Official Directory
CHURCH DIRECTORY.
Ciiuhcii op England���Matin 11 a.m.; Eve
Song. 7.H0 p.m. every Sunday. Holy Commii'
ion 011 1kI and 3rd Sundays in the month afti
Matins; on 2nd and 4th Sundays, at 8 a.i
Sunday Sehool at 2.30 p.m. Hev. H. S. Ak
hurst. Rector.   Cor Wnrd and Silica streets.
Presbvtkrian Church���Services at 11 a.r.
and 7.30 p.m. Sunday School at 2.30 p.11
Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 8 p.nj
Christian Endeavor Society meets overy Mot
day evening at 8 o'clock. Rev. R. Fret
Pastor. I
Methodist Church���Corner Silica aa
Josephine st reels. Services at 11 a.m. and "J
p. in. ; Sabbath School, 2.30 p.m.; Prayor moo
lng on Friday ovening nt 8 o'clock; Epwori
Longuo 0, E��� Tuesday at 8 a.m. Rev. JolJ
Robson, Pastor.
Catholic Church���Mass   at Nelson,
and third Sunday at 8and 10.00 a.m.; Honed!
tion nt 7 30 to  8 p.m.   Rev.   Father  Forfar]
Priest.
Baptist Church ��� Ser' ices morning
evening at lla.ni. and 7.80 p.m.; Prayer mm
ing Wednesday evening at 8 p.m.;   Meeti
are held in tho school houso.   Strangers enrj
ally welcomed.   Rev. G. R. Welch, Pastor.
Salvation Army���Services every even:
at 8 o'clock in barracks on Victoria strci
Adiutant Millner in charge.
1.
West Kootenay Butcher Co.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
. . FRESH . .
AND SALT MEATS
Gumps supplied on shortest notice and Lowest Prices
Mail Orders receive Careful attention.
Nothing but fresh and wholesome meats and supplies
kept in stock.
Markets at Nelson and Ymir.
E. C. TRAVES
Manager.
LODGE MEETINGS.
A
NELSON LODGE, No. 2a A. F. &
M. meets second Wednesday in ei
month.   Visiting brethren invited,
G. L. Lennox, Secretarj
I. O. O. F. Kootenay LoJ
No. 16, meets every Monday ni J
at  thoir  Hall,  Kootenay atr|
Sojourning Odd Follows cordially invited.
A. H. Clements, N. G.       Fred J Squires, Stl
P. BURNS & CO.
Wholesale and Retail Meat
ts
(8201
NELSON LODGE No. 25, K. of 1
meets in Castle hall, MoDonald bil
every second and fourth Tuesday oil
ing at 8 o'clock. All visiting knljj
cordially invited.
It. G. Jot, C. C.
Geo. Rohb K. of R. and t,
NELSON   LODGK,   I. O. G. T.      Meetl
Castlo Hall, McDonald Block, every Mori
evening at 8 o'clock.   Visiting Templars!
dially invited, John TkleokdI
Chief Tempi J
J. F. Jacobson   im
NELSONS   QUEEN
SONS    OK     ENGLAND,
NO.
second and fourth WednesdiJ
each month at K. of P. Hall,.
Donald Block,   cor. Vernon l
 Josephine streets.   Visiting b|
rn cordially invited.        Ernest Kino,
Farrow,
Secretary.
Chas. H.
Worthy Presifl
MEAD OFFICE NELSON, B. C.
-^^^����������������������� -s^
Branch Markets in Rossland, Trail, Nelson, Kaslo,
Sandon, Three Forks, New Denver and Slocan City.
Orders by mall to any branch will have careful and prompt attention.
630
COURT KOOTENAY, I.O.F., NO. 31381
1st and 3rd Wednesday in each month ini
K of P Hall.   F W Swanell, C. D. S. C. R.f
Green, C.R.; J. Furkiss, Scoy.
NELSON LODGE. NO. 10 A.O.U.W.,
every  Thursday in tho I.O.O.F.  hall.
Williams, M.W.: W S Smith, Reo.-Sec.; I
Driscoll, Flnancior F. J Squire. Receives
P. M. W.
NELSON L.O.L. No. 1092 meets in thd
Donald block every Thursday evening!
o'clock. Visiting members cordially ini
John Toyo W.M.; F. J. Bradley, R.8. THE MINER, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, r898.
THI REGENCY IH CHINA
Assumes  the  Nature
Usurpation
of a
I  THE EMPEROR IS ALIVE.
He is Oonfined in a Building Near the
Dowager's Pulaoe, and no One is
Allowed to See Him
London, Oct. 14.���The Pekin correspondent of the Times Bays: "The
foreign legations have ;:ot yet heen no-
tiflod hy the Tming Li Yamen that
the empress dowager lias assumed the
regency, -which daily asumcs more the
nature of a usurpation. There nre indications thnt the death of the emperor is expected."
ITALIANS, TOO.
London, Oct. 14.���A despatch to the
Daily Mail from Pekin says that 88
Italian bluejackets have arrived
there to guard the Italian legation.
THE EMPEROR   A PRISONER.
London, Oct. 14.���The British,
German and Japanese ministers at
Pekin. acording to a special despatch
from Shanghai, have vainly sought for
a week past an audience with the emperor. An official of the Tsuug Li
Yamen says the emperor lies in a dy-
iug condition in a small building on a
lake near the empress dowager's palace, where no man can penetrate.
courteously and promised every consideration.
"As to what the conference is doing
no one  on the outside can   have  any
idea.    Tbe   members are    completely
pledged   to silence until the  negotia- ]    P. Stephens returned to Victoria on
tions are   concluded.    This has been a yesterday evening's train,
firm rule and I am   certain   it has not
PERSONAL   MENTION  I
Howard Chapman left last night for '
Rossland,
been transgressed. No, I know nothing about the truth of the story that
we are to get Skagway or Dyea in
exchange for our sealing rights. This
like other stories is quite unauthentic.
They are all newspaper guesses,
some of them may be good guesses,
but that is  all that can be said."   .
Mr. Martin further stated that he
had pointed out to the Dominion government that the" Yukon country
should be attached to and administered
by British Columbia.
AN   ALLEGED   OUTRAGE.
to
MEETING OF   CREDITORS.
A Committee  of  Lawyers   Appointed
to'Look   Into Matters.
At the adjourned meeting of the
creditors of the Gray estato held yesterday afternoon in tho Board of Trade
rooms, John A. Turner was elected
chairman, and W. A. Galliher secretary. The assignee, T. M. Ward, bus
been ill since the last meeting of the
creditors aud was consequently unable
to submit a detailed account of the assets and liabilities. A statement of
all accounts so far as known was,
however, submitted showing liabilities to the extent of (80,618 and assets
186,000. After somo discussion a committee wns appointed to represent the
three classes of creditors, namely Vi.
A. Macdonald, Q. C., for tho secured
creditors, C. W. McAnn, Q. C, for
the labor creditors, and W. A. Galliher for the unsecured creditors. The
other members of tho committee were
R. W. Hannington, solicitor for the
assignor, and John Elliott solicitor for
the assignee.
The committee will endeavor to
evolve a plan whereby yio assets may
be disposed of to the best advantage
to all concorned. The committee will
report to a meeting of the creditors
to bo held ou Thursday,   October   10.
the 7th
Kalanui
rectified
A   Kuskonook   Bartender    Stated
Have Abused a Womaan.
May Jennings who, as stated iu
yesterday's Miner, was brought into
Dri LaBau's hospital from Kuskonook
on Wednesday night, was interviewed
again yesterday by a Minor reporter
and this time consented to tell her
story.
She statos that* on Friday
instant she went into tlio
hotel at Kuskonook to have
a mistake made in some change on a
previous occasion. Sho further said
that she was not intoxicated aud did
not insult the bartender iu any way.
The bartender, Dau Macdonald, thereupon told her to go out or he would
throw her out. She declined aud
Macdonald threw her down the steep
steps in front of the hotel with such
violence that she sustained severe injuries. Her leg, knee and thigh are
badly 1 raised and sho cannot move
without assistance. She had to be
carried on board the steamer Nelson,
and was also carried off the boat to the
rig which conveyed her to the hospital.
IJ When laying her information before
Justice o* the Peace G. A. Bigelow,
she stated that she had had no opportunity of laying an information
before coming to Nelson, aud that
there was no drug store or doctor in
Kuskonook.
BACK FROM  THE EAST.
iHon.   Joseph   Martin   Arrives  Home
From the Quebec   Conference.
Vancouver, Oct. 12.���Hon. Joseph
I Martin returned yesterday from the
least. Ho has been away about three
rweeks, having visited Quebec, the
fseat of the international conference,
Jfor tlio purpose Tof laying before the
Canadian commissioners certain important matters affecting British Co-
llnmbia interests.
'There is really very little to tell of
Iwhat I did in my visit to Quebec"
|said Mr. Martin. "I submitted to the
feonferenoe or rathe; to tho Canadian
Bnembors of tbo conference, the position of British Columbia in regard to
Irhe questions beiug considered, and I
|.hiuk thoy understand now what we
vant.   They heard   nie patiently  and
OITY AND VICINITY.
Condensed News of the Happenings of tho
Week In and Around Our Busy
City and Kootenay.
A heavy fall of snow is reported
throughout the North West Territories.
Thirty thousand shares in the Nel-
Ron-Poorman mine changod hands
yesterday at 85 jents a share.
Miss Clawson has resigned her position as matron of the Kootenay Lake
General hospital to engage in private
practice.
The Rossland city council have ordered four more arc lights, tho power
to be supplied by the Wost Keotenay
Power & Light Co.
The parade of the Elks on Wednesday night at the fruit fair, is stated
to have beeil the finest thing of the
kind ever seen in Spokane.
��� Mr. and Mrs. Dnrward Lely will
give a reoital of Scottish and English
ballads in tho Presbyterian church
next Thursday evening. Mr. Lely has
earned a reputation in metropolitan
opera as well as in the concert room.
W. Pellew Harvey and J. D.Kendall, both of Vancouver, recently examined the Nelson-Poorman mine for
London parties. Mr. Kendall will
wake a report on the best method of
continuing the development of tho
mine.
The remains of a woman named
Lottie Davis were found in the woods
near Nakusp on Saturday last. An
inquest was held on Monday by Dr.
Brouse of New Denver when the evi -
deuce adduced pointed to the cause of
death being exposure to the cold.
At the meeting of the directors of
the Kootenay Lake General hospital
held yesterday, it was announced
that the hospital was full of non-
paying patients. The directors decided to apply to the government to
make provision for two more nurses.
T. W. Wright has returned from a
visit to the Spokane fruit fair.
A. L. Davenport, superintendent of
the Poorman mine is at tho Hume.
T.   G.   Procter    left  oil  yesterday:
evening's train   for   a short   visit  to
Trail.
M. Davys, superintendent of the
Silver King mine is staying at the
Phair.
Charles Parker, the well' known
Rossland mining engineer, is at the
Hume.
John L. Retallack, who is now in
Spokane, is suffering from an attack
of typhoid fever.
Among the arrivals at the Queen's
are W H. Glaze, Erie, and- N. D.
MePhee, Rossland.
H. E. T. Haultain returned yesterday afternon from the Yellowstone
mine near Salmo, where he has put a
gang of men to work.
Among those registered at the Phair
aro T. W. Lines, H. B. Gibbs, Edmonton ; D. H. Harrington, Spokane ;
W. Lynch, Spokane; James Scott,
Toronto; J.  Kercher, Rossland.
Sir William Van Home and party
are in Rossland today aud are expected
hero tonight. F. W. Peters, district
freight agent of the C. P. R. left
last night for Rossland to join- the
party.
Tne Hon. E. Dewdney, ex-governor
of this province is staying at
the Phair. Ho intends to inspect
some mining'properties in the vicinity
tomorrow in company with J. \V.
Astley, mining engineer of Rossland,
and will then return to the coast.
Among those registered at the Hume
are C. W. Busk, Kokanee creek; F.
W. Cummings, Erie; A. A. Utley,
Rossland ; B. C. Ribbet, Spokane; A.
G. Lauit, Chicago; C. W. Engledue,
Rat Portage; J. Wigginton, New Denver; A. Devitt, Revelstoke; J. A.
Ward, Kaslo, and P. O'Reilly, Winnipeg. ���
SLOCAN MINING NOTES.
flien Her Heart is Set on It
���woman   is sure to obtain just what
lie wants.
IThe Perfection Cook Stove which is
lir leader this season, is just the one
[delight the good housekeeper,
[its construction is perfect. It pro-
lices the greatest amount of heat
lim the smallest quantity of fuel and
���ere are few parts liable to break or
ft out of order. It is one of the best
jves on the market at the price.
licoror Hardware Co..
importers ot
|iiuts, Oils, Shelf Hardware,
Plumber's Supplies,
Miners' Supplies
Development Work on Silver Mountain
Near New Denver.
A great deal of exploration aud development work has been done recently on Silver mountain near New
Denver, and with the most encouraging results. For some years the Oali
fomia aud the Mountain Chief have
alone attracted attention on the north
western slope of tho mountain, though
there aro well known properties on the
eastern Rlope such as the Alamo and
Idaho. All this summer the owners
of properties adjoining the California
and Mountain Chief have been at work
ground sluicing and digging trenches.
There was a great deal of wash to
work through but tho labor expended
has been rewarded by several import
ant strikes. On the Marion, owned
by Geo. Alexander, J. Merino and
Angus Mclnnes, two parrallel leads
carrying shippiug ore have been traced
across the property for several hundred
feet.
On the Mowieh, belonging to N.
Gethiug, G. Aylard and Con Fielding,
seven inches of galena has been uncovered.
On tlie Eclipse, four meu are employed in driving an 80 foot tunnel to
tap" the lead. The tunnel iB already
in 50 feet. H. T. Bragdon, owner of
the adjoining property, the Stella, has
a bond on the Eclipse.
All those properties, and many
others in the neighborhood, will be
worked all the winter, and cabins are
being put up to accommodate the
men. Altogether thore is considerable
activity in this section of the Slocan
mining division.
MISSIONARIES   FOR KOOTENAY.
At a meeting of the sub-committee
on home missions of the Presbyterian
church held in Toronto, on Tuesday,
the following missionaries were appointed lor British Columbia: Rovs.
W. A. Campbell, M. D. McKee,. A.
Dunn. H. R. Grant, S. J. Lawson.
and Messrs. J. C. Hogg, Joseph Ball
and W. G. Russell. New missions
will be opened among the mines in the
Nelson, Rossland and Whitewater
districts.
TO THE LADIES   OF NELSON.
Our representative D. C. McKenzie
has opened up. samples rooms for one
week only, and is prepared to show
you onr importations and designs for
fall and winter in ladies high class
tailoring. Onr styles are copied from
the latest Parisian and New York designs. We aro up-to-date in style and
fit and moderate   prices.
Sample rooms on Ward street, 2
doors west of the Nelson & Fort Sheppard ticket office.
A. H. LOUGHEED & Co.,
265 Younge St., Toronto.
A SOLUTION WANTED.
The following problem was given the
school children yesterday, and so far
nobody has been able to give a
satisfactory solution:
If 72 apples cost |2.16, find the cost
of 16 pounds of butter, if 8 pounds
cost |2.
NOVELTIES  IN FUR.
We cordially invite the ladies of
Nelson to inspect our novelties in the
fur line. Every article is made to
your order and satisfaction is guaranteed. Prices to suit the times. Kindly
call and inspect our samples and any
order will have our earliest attention
and goods will be forwarded immediately. Also furs of all kinds dyed and
remade. Sample room open for one
week only, Ward street, 3 doors,: west
of the Nelson & Fort Sheppard ticket
office.
CUMMINGS &  SELLERS,
4 Younge   St., Toronto.
Represented by D. C. McKenzie.
THE ARLINGTON DIFFICULTIES.
GREAT BARGAINS
IN MACKINTOSHES.
���������������
Having purchased a large job lot of Mackintoshes
and Waterproof Coats, cheap for cash, I will for
the next 30 days sell them off below wholesale
Prices. This is a rare opportunity to secure goods
at the
LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE
THEO.    MADSON.
OPPOSITE POST OFFICE.
W. A. JOWETT,
MINING AND
<^REAL ESTATE BROKER   *^>
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Victoria Street - NELSON, B. C.
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NELSON MARKETS.
The following aro the prices of groceries, provisions, etc., as "quoted by our
local dealers. It is the intention of
The Miner to have these prices corrected every week by trustworthy dealers, so that residents of the city and
others may be informed as to the cost
of living in the city :
Flour.
Ogilvie's Hungnrian per 50 lb sack..
Lake of tho Woods "
Snow Flake per 50 lb sack	
Grain
Wheat per ton  32 00<B35 00
Bran perton  2000W22 00
Ground feed per Ion 26 0O(��28 00
Corn (whole)      "        26 00ct28 00
Corn (cracked)   "        27 00(��30 00
Oals "        30 0<k��32 00
Oatmeal per 10 lbs       10��    50
Rolled oats (B Sc Kl  05
Rolled oats (II Sc K) SI!, sack  40
Feed,
Hay (baled) per ton  19 00(320 00
Vegetables.
Potatoes per 100 lbs    1
Beets per Ib	
Cabbage per lb	
Cauliflower per lb	
Onions per lb	
Cucumbers	
Fish.
Salmon (smoked) per lli      12J@
Oysters (Olympian) per qt	
Oysters I Eastern) por tin	
Cod per tt>	
Halibut por ft      12J@
Smelts per Ib     12J@
Farm Produce.
Eggs per doz	
Butter (Creamery)       25<a
Butter (Dairy)        20@
Cheese (Canadian)       13��
Cheese Swiss)       20��
Meats.
Ham (American) porlb	
Hum (Canadian) per lb	
Bacon (American; per lb	
Bacon (Canadian) por lb       14��
Bacon (rolled) per lb       12��
Bacon (long clear) per lb	
Shoulders per lb	
Lord per lb	
Beef per lb        8��
Mutton per lb       10��
Veal per lb."       15��
Perk per lb     121��
Fruit.
Bananas per doz        40��
Lemons (California) per doz       ���'&"
Oranges (California seedlings)       10��
Melons (each)       25��
Crab apples per lb	
Apples	
Tomatoes	
Grapes	
Peaches	
Pears (Bartletts)	
Pears (small green)	
Plums (greengage)	
Plums	
ARCHBOLD & PEARSON
It is reported that the difficulties
in connection with tho well known
Arlington mine located on Springer
oreek, about seven miles from Slocau
City will shortly bo adjusted and that
the"property will be placed on the list
of steady shippers. About a year ago
a mortgage for $ 14,000 was placed on
tho property for the purpose of paying
off old indebtedness aud to further
develop the property. During last
winter a force of men were kept at
work but during the past Bummer
only a sufficient number were retained
to keep tho mine clear of water. The
mortgage which is said to be hold bv
Ross Thompson ofJRossland falls due
some time this mouth, when it is
hoped that satisfactory arrangements
will be made for active operations to
be resumed at the mine.
A   COLLCTOR'S  SHORTAGE.
Springfield. Mass., Oct. 18.���A partial report by the expert who has been
examining the books of ex-Tax Collector Keough, of Holyoke, shows a probable shortage of $118,000.
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NOTICE.
Uhtll further notico no passengers  will be
carried over tho lino of the Crow s Nest Pass
railway betwoen Kuskonook and Cranbrook.
BY ORDER.
TENDERS WANTED.
Tenders will bo received by the Hudson's
Bay Co. up till noon on Saturday, Oct. 22 for
thc construction of a brick and stono building,
threo story and basement, on lots at corner of
Baker and Stanley stroots.
Plans and specifications may bo soon at tho
Hudson's Bay Stores. N. T. MACLEOD
FOR BUILDING UP
the strength of the little ones we
have all the materials. Our stock
of these goods, from Nursing bottles, Nipples, etc. to Prepared Food
for Infants is large, well assorted
and contains everything approved
of by the medical fraternity.
Look at our line of Infant's
Combs, B rushes, Teething Puffs,
Powders, etc. You will be pleased
with their quality and price.
Canada Drug & Book Co.
(AIMH. MFIME., M Min. Assoc. Cornwall.)
MINING ENGINEERS AND ASSAYERS
Opposite Phair Hotel,
NELSON, B.C.
P. O. BOX 583.
Extended experience in Chile and German
South Africa. Assays and analysis of ores.
Reports and valuations on mineial properties
Underground surveying and mine plans kept
up by contract.
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TRY THE  NELSON   CAFE
DINNER 12 TO 8
Eastern Oysters x
received daily
Cooked Any Style.
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Y. HOSHI - Proprietor.
!
F.E. MORRISON, D.D.S.
has taken over the practice of
Dr. H. E. Hall and is prepared to do all kinds of Dental
Work  by latest methods.  .  .
Broken Hill Block
Baker St.
FOR SPOKANE FRUIT FAIR.
The Nelson & Fort Sheppard Railway will sell excursion tickets to Spokane for one fare for round trip.
Tickets on sale Oct. 3rd to 15th inclusive, good returning within five
days. All tickets purchased on or
after Oct. 12th will lie limited to the
17th. The fare for round trip from
Nelson is |9.60.
C. W. WEST & CO.
will fill   no  orde.s   for  Wood
Coal or Lime unless
CASH
accompanies order. All accounts of over thirty days standing will be put into the hands
of a collector.
MISCELLANEOUS
MUSIC LESSONS.-On piano organ or
guitar, by Mrs. W. J. Astley, Itobson street
two doors west of Stanley.   P. O. Box 130.
WANTKD -Three heavy teams about 1G0O
lbs.   Write or call on H. BVKRS & CO.       137
POUND.���A silver spoon brooch with inscription. Owner can have it on identification
and paying for advertisement.   Apply at this
olllco.
Old papers at The Minsk olilce.   25 cents
I por hundrod,
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- ���
r 4. THE MINER   FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14,  1898.
A BUSY
Ymir, the Centre of a Rich
District.
MINES   SOON  TO  SHIP
The Town Beautifully Situated and Well
Supplied With all Line3 of Eusiness.
ThePeop^ Confident'
The town of Ymir is situated ou
{he Nelson & Fort Sheppard branch of
the Spokane Falls & Northern railway, 18 miles from Nelson. The Salmon river flows through the town and
is joined within the townsite hy
Quartz creek and Wild Horso creek
flowing in from opposite directions.
It is the centre of a rich gold bearing
helt extending 20 miles from north to
south and 15 miles from east to west.
Up to a oouple of years ago but little was known of the rich district although the mineral deposits began to
be talked of during tho two previous
years and hardy prospectors hart penetrated the forest recesses along the
creeks in the vicinity aud blazed trails
and tracks along the mountain sides
as a means of communication with
one another When the Nelson & Fort
Sheppard railway was being built n
water tank was erected at tho mouth
of Quartz creek, which became a landmark for the surrounding couutry and
was the objective point for tho prospectors in search of mineral wealth
which lay hiddeu in the surrounding
hills. A small hamlet known as Quartz
Greek sprang up at the water tank,
and in the spring of 1897 the railway company recognizing the importance ot the place had the towusite of
Ymir surveyed aud commenced to sell
lots. For a couple of months lots sold
rapidly even when covered with heavy
green timber and the place speedily
took on the appearance of a modern
town. Substantial well built hotels
and business blocks sprang up and in
a short time nearly every liue of business was well represented.
The town itself presents a very pleasing appearance. Surrounded on all
sideB by hills mostly covered by green
timber, it nestles iu the valley of tlio
swift flowing Salmon river, which in
the summer is well stocked with trout,
furnishing rare sport for the ingler.
At the pn sent timo lhe population
of the town is iu tho neighborhood of
1000 which is constantly increasing
nnd there is scarcely a vacant building to be seen There are eight hotels
some of wliich would be a credit to
places of three times the size of
Ymir. Tbere are four general stores,
three barber shops, a drug storo, book
store where all tho latest magazines
and newspapers are kept, a brunch of
the Merchants' Bauk of Halifax, a
weekly newspaper, Methodist and
Presbyterian churches, an excellent
public school with 40 pupils in daily
attendance and presided over by an
experienced and successful teacher, a
doctor, lawyer, mining brokers' offices
aud other places of business. A large
sawmill supplied with timber from
the adjacent hill sides furnishes the
mines of the vicinity with lumber and
gives employment to a considerable
number of men,.
For a western mining cantp Ymir is
noted for its orderly character. Provincial Constable W. C. Forrester looks
after the peace of the camp, and it is
needless to say that arrests aro few aud
far between, while A. B. Buckworth,
J. P., dispenses justice in an impartial manner. The weekly newspaper,
the Ymir Miner, has recoutly changed
hands having been purchased by A.
L. Knox, a newspaper man from South
Africa, and is well edited and well
patronized by the local business men.
The future prospertiy of the town,
of course, depends entirely upon the
development of the mineral resources
of the district, but sufficient work has
been done on a numbor of tho properties to demonstrate their richness and
give the people confidence in their future. Within a short distance of the
town are such well known properties as
theYmir, Porto Rico, Dundee, Tamarac, Bullion, Jubileo, Porcupine,
Wren, Blackcock, Wilcox, Tennessee,
Elise and others, which have boen
extensively operated upon by foreign
and local companies with gratifying
results. A fnller accouut of the operations and deovlopment work being
dono on the principal mines will bo
given in future issues of tho Miner.
At the present time tho companies
owning tho Porto Rico, Ymir and
Dundee miues aro pushing forward
as rapidly as possible the erection of
stamp mills aud concentrators at their
respective properties aud in a short
time will be regular shipping mines.
Development work ou theso properties
has disclosed large blocks of high grade
ore, which when shipped and smelter
returns are reoeived will add greatly to
the reputation of the camp. With a
view to attracting the attention of
capitalists to the district, a collection
of 86 samples from properties in the
vicinity was collected and sent to the
fruit fair at Spokane in chargo of D.
A. Cameron. The samples wore made
representative of the district and the
exhibit is expected to produce beneficial results. The people of Ymir
invito the attention of caDitalists to
the resources of that  region feeling
confident that the possibilities of the
district have ouly to be known to be
appreciated.
A CLEVER CAPTURE.
Brown   the    Murderer   of   Constable
Toohey at London, in the Toils.
Marion Brown, alias Thomas Alleu.
the wooden legged colored Texas
tramp, who murdered Constable Michael Toohey near London Ont., last
June and who for three months evaded the consequences of his brutal crime
was captured at Victoria, B. C, on
Monday evening and is now being
hurried across the continent to the
scene of the traeedy to stand his trial
for murder before a Canadian court of
justice. The details of the crime
aroused the indignation of the people
of Ontario and not only was a strict
search made for Brown but a reward
of $500 was offerod for his capture. The
police departments iu all the cities
of Canada and the United States wero
given descriptions'" of ihe murderer
and were asked to be on the watch
for him. Brown drifted into North
Yakima, iu Washington state a few
weeks ago and was shortly afterwards
spoted by U. S. Marshall A. L.   Dilly.
The London polico wero notified and
detective Mickel came west to
identify Brown. In order to got tho
desperado upon Canadian soil without
resorting to extradition, a daring mso
was resorted to. The detootive got
very familiar with Brown and gave
him a "confidential tip" that tho police wore after him for the murdor of
a marshail at Georgetown, Texas.
Brown fell into the trap and acepted a
suggestion that he seek safety ou the
Canadian side of the hue. As soon
as ho was safely on board the boat at
Seattle, bound for Victoria, the police
e.t Ihe latter placo were uotified and
on his   arrival promptly arrested him.
Browu is described as one of the
most desperate criminals among the-
great army of tramps, but it is not
probable that he will ever again have
the opportunity of adding to his already long list of crimes. In order to
prevent his escape from the train,
the officers who have him in charge
have taken away his wooden leg.
HARVEST" THANKSGIVING.
Harvest Thanksgiving services will
bo held in the English church on
Sunday next as follows: Holy Communion at 8 a. m. Choral Matins
aud Holy Communion at 11 a. m.
Children's service at 8 p. in. and
choral even song at 7:80 p. ni. An
augmented choir and orchestra are
hard at work on the music which
will include Barnby's "O Lord how
manifold are thy' works", Mendel-
ssohu's, "O come let us sing," Be-
thoven's "Hallelujah," from the Oratorio "Mount of Olives," and Tours'
'' Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis.''
Flowers, fruit and vegetables for
I the decoratious will be gladly received
iu the church ou Saturday morning.
DUN'S TRADE REVIEW.
Dim's review  of   Canadian  failures
for the third quarter  of the year 1898,
show  a gratifying decrease, compared
with the   (wo preceding quarters, and
with tho same quarter of the  previous
1 years.    The failures   during the  time
j specified, wero not three-fourths of last
I.years' in   number   and   in amount  of
i liabilities not 56 per cent, while   they
I fall more than 20 per  cent  below  the
I average for the previous two quarters.
! Manufacturing   failures   show an   in-
���crease in amount although smaller  in
number, but trading failures, although
| only 80 less  than last year in  number
j are  in amount little over 40 per cent,
J aud   the   comparison   with     1896    is
j oven more satisfactory    For the   nine
| months of this year,   the  decrease  in
! number compared with last year  is 82
per cont, and in amount   of liabilities
the decrease, is 41 per cent.
ASK FOR EXPORT BOUNTIES.
TRUNKS
4 TRAVELLING*
TRUNKS
A Large  Variety  below  the;
Ordinary Price.
Satchels, Grips, Valises
Thomson Stationery Co.
LIMITED (d22
3STE3LB03ST
NOTICE  OF   ASSIGNMENT.
NOTICK IS HEREBY GIVEN that John
ChorleH Tom, tradlnK bh Tnllor and
Clothier, at tho town of Golden, in the Province of Brltiah Columbia, haa by deed dated
the lirst day of October, 1898, anniRnod to me
all hia personal osiato.crcdilHnnd effect'! which
may bc aoized and Hold undor execution, and
ull his roal estate fnr tho general benefit of hia
oreditorx,pursuant to tno "Creditors Trust
Deeds Act."
A meeting of tho creditors will be held at my
oltici; In Iho said town of Golden, on Saturday,
tho2i!ndday of October, at tho hour of two
o'clock In lhe afternoon, for tho giving of directions with reforence to the disposal of the
est ulc.
All crodilors nre requested to forward full
particulars of their chums, duly verified, to me
on or beforo tho fifteenth day of November.
1898. after which dato I Bhall proceed to distribute tho assets among the parties ontltled
thereto, having regard ouly lo the claims of
which I shall then have had notico.
Dated at Golden, B  C, October 1st, 1S98.
E. A. 1IAGGEN,
Financial Agent, Oolden.
Trustee.
W. W. Beer   fi. Frank Beer
BEER BROS.
Financial   Agents.
ROOM   I
Victoria Block
Cor. Baker & Josephine Sts.,
NELSON        - B. C.
OFFICES TO  LET.
Aberdeen   Block   and
Victoria Block.
STORES   TO    LET
Victoria Block, facing
Josephine  Street.
Odessa, Oct. 13.���At a congress of
mill owners here today it -was decided, owing to the decline in exports,
to petition the government to grant
export bounties on flour "similar to
those granted in the United States,
Frauce and Germany "
MORE MONEY FOR SHIPS.
Stockholm. Oct. 18.���The minister
of marine has decided to propose to
the Riksdag that �� credit of over 20
million kroner be voted for naval requirements. These will include the
purchase of three flrstclass iron clads,
ammunition, torpedoes and submarine
mines.
NEW TELEPHONE COMPANY.
New York, Oct. 18.���A meeting of
the directors of the People's Telephone company, which was incorporated at Albany yesterday with a capital stock of $5,000,000 , was held this
afternoon at the rooms of the board cf
trade and transportation, of which
most of them are members. Ways
and means for pushing the project
both in United States and Oanada were
discussed and the new compauy will
doubtless booome a formidable competitor to the old ones.
NELSON
SODA  WATER FACTORY.
ANADIAN/^
> -pacific Ky
and  SOO-l'ACIFIC LINE
TELEPHONE NO. 31.
Manufacturers of
ALL carbonated waters.
THE DELECT and SUPERIOR SERVICE ROUTE
To Eastern and European Points.
To  Pacific  Coast, China,  Japan
and Australia  Points.
Tourist Oars
Pass Revelstoke
Daily to St. Paul.
Daily (except Wednesday) to Eastern Canadian and U.S. Points
Tickets  issued through and Baggage checked to destination.
DAILY TRAIN.
To Rossland and Main Line points
6.10p in.-Leaves���NELiSON-Arrivos-10.30 p,m
Kixitenny I-ake-Kwtlo Route.
Str. Kokankk
Kxoept Sunday. Except Hunday
4   p.m.���Leave*���NKLSON���Arrlves-11   a.m
Koolriinv River Koule.
Stu. Nelson.
Mon., Wed., Fri. Mon,, Wed., Fri.
7 a.m.-Leave8-NKLSOV-ArrivcB--6.80  p.m.
Miikcs connection at Pilot Bay with Str. Kokanee. ln both directions.
Steamers on their respective routes call at
principal Landings in both directions and at
other points when signalled.
Train*  to and rrom Sloean City, Handon
and Blocnn  Lake   Poinls.
(Sundays KxQ.epted)
8 a. m.-Leavea-NELSON���Arrlvou���2.20 p. m.
Ascertain Rates
and full information by addressing nearest
looal agent, or GKO. S. BKKR, City Ticket
Agent, Nelson,
JOHN HAMILTON, Agent, Nolson
W. F. ANDERSON, E. J. COYLE,
Trav. Pass. Agent,      Dist. Pass. Agent,
Nelson Vanco uvcr
Halcyon Hot Spring* Water Aerated and
Supplied to tke Trade,
*J. Harry Nickerson*
WATCHMAKER and
JEWELER ��� ��� ������
Josephine St. Opposite Clarke Hotel
NELSON, B. C.
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THE FIRST TRIAL
of our Clothing is generally sufficient to
make a life long customer.
Wc don't offer our goods bolow co*t,
becauso wo have no desire to lone
money. We sell at prices which are
sufficient to pay for good material and
good workmanship. The size and variety of our stock enables us to please a
customer both as to style and fit. Indeed we aro particular on these points.
Wo rather loso a sale than permit unsatisfactory garments to leave the
store.
These values cannot bo surpassed.
--J. A. GILKER--
P   O. STORE.
*s9ssesttses-**9*i^fc��*-tt**-*^^
<*P PRESERVING JARS <*>���
Pints, Quarts and Half Gallons.
HAJOLICA & STONE WARE
Milk Pitchers X
Bowls
Pie ancl Pudding Dishes.
and a Full Line of CHINA & GLASSWARE.
Complete Supply of ... .
Groceries, Summer Beverages, Etc.
QUALITY UN EQUALED PRICES RIG t IT
Fresh Fruit nnd Vegetables Every Morning.
Special attention to Mail orders.
Tea Pots all Sizes
Butter Crocks
Kirkpatrickand Wilson,
Baker St.     Tel. io.
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3STE"W"   *   G-OOIDS
Hair Brushes, Tooth Brushes,
and Cloth Brushes,
also Good Value in Sponges.
W. F. TEETZEL & CO. Nelson, B. C
DRUGS AND ASSAYER'S SUPPLIES.
GAMBLE b O'REILLY,
Civil Engineers, Provincial Land Surveyors,
Real Estate and (ieneral Agents, Fire and
...Insurance Agents, Notaries Public, Etc...
FOR SALE      ,,,-rT-*
Corner Lot on Vernon St., with Building.   12 Lots in Bloc{
4 IF���Cheap.   2 Lt ts Cor. Josephine and Robson.
FOR RENT ^^^witsxk.
2 Lots and Dwelling near Cor Stanley St, on Ohservatoi*
St., $12 per month. Dwelling on Silica St., near Cedar SO
|2ll per month,    House and 2 Lots, Houston St.  $15 inoiillj
Call and see our full list of property for sale in   "Humej
and "A" Additions
Ten Lots in "Hume" Addition at a Bargain.
We have Two Claims on Rover Creek For Sale, cheap.
Gamble & O'Reilly, Agents.
Baker Street, NELSON, B.
LONDON & BRITISH COLUMBIA GOLDFIELD)
LIMITED.
HEAD OFFICE, LONDON, ENGLAND.
All  Communications relating to British Columbia busintj
to be addressed to P. O. Drawer 505, Nelson, B.C.
J. Roderick Robertson,
General Manager
S. S. Fowler, E. M.,
Mining Engineer
NELSON, B.
HOTEL    HUM!
(for. Sfflnrb & Demon gter
flelson... vJS.
Finest Hotel in the Interior.
Steam Heat and Electric Light in every room.
Large Sample rooms for Commercial Travellers.    Rates Reasonable
H. D. HUME, MANAt
St. Alice Natural Mineral Watei
���FROM TUB-
FAMOUS HARRISON HOT SPRINGS
whose curative qualities are known oil over Oanada. Many Mineral Woterl
taiu valuable mineral ingredients, but probably none in America, havir
same medical value, make such a fine palatable beverage wheu bottled.
THORPE & CO., Ltd.
NELSON, VICTORIA & VANCOUl
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