Array 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. mm^mmm THE MINER, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1898. %hz glxnzx. Published Dally except Sunday. Thb Minkr Printing Sc Publishing "Co., i Limited Liauii.itv. a li COMMUNICATIONS to the Kdltor must accompanied by the name and address of the writer, not necessarily for publication, but as evidence of good faith. Subscription Rates Dally, per month by carrier S 100 per month by mail 100 oer half year by mall 5 00 1000 .foreign 1300 per year, per year, $125 . 200 . 300 Weekly Mineh. Weekly, per half year per year '��� per year, foreign Subscriptions invariably in advance. Notices of Births, Deaths, and Marriages inserted for 50 cents each. Advertising rates made known on application The Miner Printing & Publishing Co. NELSON. B. C. TO AKVl IIHSI Its. Copy far Changes of Advertisement must be In the Offlee by 4 o'clock p.m. to Insure chance. 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. = For Sale, Cheap For Cash = 160 acres on Kootenay Lake for sale, with 50 tons hay EE stacked on ground. $1,000 cash takes it. 1 The Birkbeck Investment, Security 1 and Savings Co. 3 35 advance money on Improved Real Estate. Repayable in 5 and 8 years by monthly instalments. I ARTHUR R. SHERWOOD, AGJT, | , , ��� - --��� Don't Let the Moss Grow on Your Feet KEEP flOVING Keep Abreast of the Times, That's Our Motto. ���>0��>0">0..>0..>0.'f^S<.��.��..0<.<0<. 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 *^> ������������������������������������ Victoria Street - NELSON, B. C. 175 175 150 1 25 I 2i 03 05 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. 12J 08 06 15 80 Ml 08 15 15 25 30 25 171 30 15 15 15 lli 16 12i l-2'i 121 15 18 18 15 60 lit 50 60 05 01 10 15 08 10 (18 05 05 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. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4 NELSON CAFE ��� f First Class In ovcry respect ��� ��������*��� �������������� ��� ������ lAAAAII ������.������>�������� j Do you want a good Square meal for 25 CENTS? TRY THE NELSON CAFE DINNER 12 TO 8 Eastern Oysters x received daily Cooked Any Style. ^�����������������������������������������������������������������������^: 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, _ - ��� 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. S9e96969*e9��9e96S*S969*SS*S9e9696*S69*a 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. ��� - .-i -'- 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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Title | The Miner |
Publisher | Nelson, B.C. : The Miner Printing and Publishing Company |
Date Issued | 1898-10-14 |
Description | The Miner was published in Nelson, in the Central Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia. The Miner was established by John Houston, an outspoken journalist who would later embark on a successful political career, which included four terms as the mayor of Nelson and two terms in the provincial legislature. After leaving the Miner in the summer of 1892, Houston established the Tribune to compete with his former paper. The Miner was published by The Miner Printing and Publishing Company, and the paper's longest-serving editor was D. J. Beaton. The Miner was published under two variant titles, the Nelson Weekly Miner and the Weekly Miner. In 1902, the paper was sold to F. J. Deane, who changed the title to the Weekly News. |
Geographic Location | Nelson (B.C.) |
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File Format | application/pdf |
Language | English |
Notes | Print Run: 1890-1898 ; Frequency: Weekly |
Identifier | Nelson_Miner_1898_10_14 |
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British Columbia Historical Newspapers Collection |
Source | Original Format: Royal British Columbia Museum. British Columbia Archives. |
Date Available | 2016-07-29 |
Provider | Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library |
Rights | Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from the Digitization Centre: http://digitize.library.ubc.ca/ |
DOI | 10.14288/1.0211577 |
Latitude | 49.5000000 |
Longitude | -117.2832999 |
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