THE CRANBR HERALD. VOLUME 2. CRANBROOK, BRITISH COLUMBIA, ilURSDAT, MARCH 30, 189*1. MM11HII a. f/tj* •»*»••■ *'«I>H> ♦«M»»»M»»,j)»«M««< *»«l»->«»**-H*ll»«» (•) The Canadian Bank of Commerce. Hon. Geo. A. Cox, President. . B. B. Wamek, Gen. Kit PAID-UP CAPITAL, $6,000,000,00. A General Banking Business Transacted. Deposits Received. London Agents—The Bank of Scotland. | CRANBROOK BRANCH. J. W. H. SMYTHE, Manager. (•)-••"•>• •■*• •■• •>••>» >i a ■>■»■» TORONTO CLOTHING HOUSE. JllSt **** *u" variety of Ladies' and Gents' rub- * „ • . bers, Boys' strong boots and shoes, high /\rnvea rubber boots, braces, shirts, collars and SPRING HATS. Here in a The largest stock of Clothing, Boots and n j Shoes, Hats-white and colored, Cambric rtW (lays Shirts, Underwear, -Neckties, etc., ever brought to East Kootenay. Get our prices and see our goods before making 'purchases. Take a look at our English waterproof coat with cape, for $5, easily worth $7.50. REID & CO. 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JAMES GREER Contractor and Builder He is a busy man, because lie pleases the people, but he will furnish you plans and specificHtions, and give you estimates ou any building idea you may have. Cranbrook jt jt B. C. An Easy Shave and a First Class Hair Cut 3 0! You'r Next The Cranbrook Barber Shop W. E. DcVol. Prop. .-« jt Cranbrook Hotel Everything New, Neat and Up'to-Date lilac Me a Call. My Work Is My Advertisement. G. W. Grimmett Will open a first-class.. JEWELRY STORE dt IN CRANBROOK About April 15 next Being a practical man I nm in a position to give you first class service I 11111 yours respectfully Q. W. GRIMMETT Jeweler and Optician C. L. HILLIARD, General Blacksmith CRANBROOK, B, C, .ORSRSHOF.INO. MININO WORK AND GliNURAI, Rlil'AIRING. WAGON WOOD-WORK Promptly Attended to. Wood and Freight. J. H. McMULLIN OIIANllllOOK, II. ('. Is Prepared lo Furnish Wood and Deliver Same Promptly on order. Well seasoned and cut to stove length. FREIGHTING AND HAULING Of all kinds will receive prompt attention. MURDERED BY MISTAKE Edward Ryan the Victim of a Ballet Intended for Another. THB ASSASSIN IS STILL AT LAME Paste Fired &t Shot and Started East With Messico His Companion in Crime* tliu houses ofUl fame, 'atul yonng Mansfield, havu been taken into custody and will be held pet ding developments. UFFICU-HIIKIIMK'K H1.W.K, CRANBROOK, :.::::! pORT STEELE CIGAR STORE, R. II. KARATOFSKY, Prop. Cigars. Tobacco and Cig-ars. Wills Brand ot Tobacco. Pool and Billiards. J'tirt MiH'iu, • 1 iiiUsli Columbia, A few uiiiiulis nfter 12 o'clock last Monday night, Edward Ryan, a laborer on tlie Crows Nest Pass road, was shot and Instantly killed 011 the track near the freight shed. Fiom the evidence secured last night from V. aud L>. Aiiuiis, two Italians, it seems now there is no doubt but tbat the murder was committed by an Italian named) ■'Paste, who was in company with ai(. .*«: named Messico, and tbat the shot was fired with the idea that the victim was a young man named Mansfield, with whom both men had quarreled a short time before, Both uiett acknowledged Iheir crime to the Alfons and lefl that night for Elko with the idea of escaping to to tbe Slutes, How (lie Row Started. Between 11 and 12 o'clock three Italians had visited several houses of ill fame and finally engaged in it controversy with Jennie Howard llie keeper of one of the places near the freight shed. The Italians seemed to have been drinking and were very abusive. W. A. Matheson ami William Mansfield, better known as "The Kid," two hangers- on at tbe Howard place, went out of the house to drive the Italians away, but were chased back, Mansfield losing his hat iu the rush. Mansfield secured an iron pqker ami *bolh men again went out aud attacked the Italians, and afler Matheson had struck one with hts fist and Mansfield had dealt another a blow acioss the face witb tbe poker, both men -sought refuge in the house again, Soon after this one of the Italians was heard cursing some one neanthe freight shed, and telling him to come ou. The man iu question repded that he was comiug, two or three times. Then a shot was fired, and after a moment's silence, another ih < flowed. The inmates of ff^tfJjJ.. I'trfi*,*-; .iieard the shots did also some or the men employed tti the yards ut night. John Scaulau, a switchman, came down the track and found the body of a man which proved to he that of Edward Ryan, au inoffensive, good natured young man, who bad been indulging iu a spree tbat day and veiling. The bullet, a 38-calibre, had entered bis right chest, reaching the heart, and death had followed instantly. The Coroner Notified. Coroner MolTat was notified at once, and Constable Moriis took charge of the corpse, which was removed to the police quarters. Steps were taken at once to secure some definite clue as to who fired the fatal shot, but little progress was made, although liy morning it seemed quite probable that one of the three Italians who had created the trouble near Jennie Howard's place was the man wanted, and that the man shot was taken for either Matheson or "Kid" Mansfield returning to attack the Italians. Ou Tuesday a jury was empaneled by Coroner Moffatt, consisting of the following persons: J. W. H. Smythe, A. Watson, G. H. Miner, G. R. Leask and J. McMullin. Mr, Smythe was selected as foreman, and a brief session was held in the morning to receive the testimony of Constable Morris as to the identification of the corpse. An adjournment was then taken to 3 o'clock to give Ur. J. H. King time to make a post mortem examination. Deadly Work of tbe Bullet. At the afternoon session the doctor's report was presented. It showed that the ball entered between the fourth and fifth rib 01. the right side and passed down through the heart aud stomach and to the back, lodging under the membrane near the nth rib. The lungs were fillel wilh blood by internal hemorrhage. Nettie McDowell, a piano player at her place, "Kid" Mansfield and W. A. Matheson gave their testimony which accorded with the facts set forth, aud the inquest was adjourned until Wednesday night to await the return of some of the train crew who were In the railroad yards at the time the crime was committed. Edwards and Barnes on the Field. C. M. Edwards, mining recorder, officiating as government agent, arrived from Port Steele nbout noon, accompanied by Constable Barnes, add they began nt ouce to assist in the investigation. Their work during the day seemed to clinch the theory that the crime had beeu committed by some one of the party of Italians that had beeu raising the disturbance in the early part of the evening. After much diligent work, contending with the difficulty of making the Italians talk, it was discovered that two of them who had been around the town that night had suddenly disappeared. Mr. Edwards left for the west yesterday morning to investigate along the line, and Constable Barnes, who had received information that lead him to believe that the parties had gone east, left on a freight train about noon yesterday in that direction. Every effort is being made to apprehend the guilty parties, but tbe task is n complicated one. Two Italians, one who ia supposed to have beeu with the party that visited Close ol the Inquest. Tbe adjourned session of tlie inquest was held last evening at 11 o'ciock, afler the arrival of the east and west trains. Mr. Bullock-Webster, cbiel of tbe provincial police lu the Kootenays, arrived on tbe train from the west accompanied by Recorder Edwards, who had met him at Moyie. The recognizance of Engineer Robertson and Fireman Mooney was taken, and then the two Italians, 1) and V. Alfons, who have been in custody, were Iin tight up and their testimony was sensational in the extreme, Hand showed that the theory of the officers had been correct from tbe start. Mr, Bullock-Webster took the examination in charge, and I). Alfons testified as foi* I wits out wllli two nthnr lln liaus nanii'il Pasta mnl Messico Monday ni'.'iit. Went in three Itousos of ill fame. After iidIiik in 1,-jt house awhile hoard tlie whistle o( tiie ejjjflnu ami went out tn wwI iiji, Hiioko id Knglisli fellow who asked uiiuui iim homos, Willie standing limn* oilier two ctuiis out aud liBard thom lighting inni talking, marled toward track uini mot the two moo who liud been Hiditing with tliu Italians. Asked lliein what was tliu matter ami thoy suld "nona nf your business." Started in wntk mi ami found a ti-.it under my feet, ("ar- rimi 11 along ami put it on the track and want ami nut a .shovel ami went to work shoveling coal oa engine. Heard shut tireii. When 1 heard Ilrst shot iireii t wainearolosutof negro's houso(Jonnle Howard), when seconl shot wus Hrotl I was near emu ear. Didn't know who ilreit shot, Didn't sou a man tall dowu. 1 saw Paste and Messico aftor 1 llnlshed loading ihe engluo. They cams to my shack about Itiw, Mosslao's faco was covered with hlood ma Paste hail ono eye closed. Paste said "J will no way out of horo." Hi; said lie will no caul. oilier mini sail samo, I'aitO said lviij-lli-.li man was lii-hlml box car wilh |>looa of iron In his huml ami tii.it lie shoL ut hlm. 'linm Messico suiii 10 Paste, "(iniy r.,r you I wid get arrested," uml Paste sa ii •*Well,;u 1 am ftitoitod I will say liim guilty for 1 Shot Ihe Mao." Then thoy left, Itook nothing with them, "nth suld Lhey wero going cast, I didn't soo a revolver. Have seen Paste have a revolver many limes, Ills revolver was larger ami lodger Ihun this oue showed lo inc. (A 08 waa humled lo hlm hy Mr. HllUuoK-Webstor. They said lliuy were going to Klko anil lhe States, V, Alpl'.ons said that he lived in the same shack wiih the other Italian and testified lo tlle visit of Paste and Messico, ami tbe confession ol Paste as to killing the man Kyuu by shooting. After the testimony giveti by tbe different witnesses had been made to the jury, a verdict wus returned in accordance with'the evidence produced, to thc effect that Ryan bad come to his death at the hands of Paste aud Messico witb murderous intent. ARE AFTER THE NEGROES A Deadly Race War is Now 0a in the State of Arkansas. DENMARK LOOKING TOWARD CHINA Burled the Victim. In a driviug snow storm yes'.erday afternoon at 3 o'clock, the remains of Edward Ryan, who went to his death unsuspectingly, with a jest on his lips, were carried to the little grave yard 0*11 the east side of town and laid to rest. Rev. Ball officiated aud only a few were present at the final ceremony. From the information received it is thought that the deceased baa a father living in Montreal in the saloon business. Ryan formerly came from England and lived for awhile in New Vork, then went to Montreal and finally drifted out west. He was good natured, never quarrelsome, and evidently met his death by accidentally walking down tbe railroad track just at the time that one or more parlies wore looking for another man with murderous intent. A HOT TIME TONIQHT. The Citizens of Cranbrook Will Meet lo Select a School Site. The question of locating the new school house is an important one and is being generally discussed at this time. Last night a meeting was held but only a few were present, and no action was taken, Tonight another meeting will be held, and the contending factious will be on deck ready to fight for their favorite site. There will probably be a warm time, aud it would be well for every parent and citizen to be present, dives The Herald Credit. Moyie Leader: The Cranbrook Herald has entered upon its second year. When the first issue of The Herald was printed there were only four buildings in Cranbrook, aside from those ou the Baker eslate, and the population was small accordingly. Today Cranbrook ia by far the livliest town in East Kootenay, and can boast of a population of nearly 600, Cranbrook's prosperity today is due in a large measure to the untiring efforts of its paper in keeping the place before the public. Tbe Herald is not only doing good service for its town, but for the entire district as well. The Minstrels. The Georgia Ministrels, better known as the railroad boys of Medicine Hat, presented their entertainment to Cranbrook audiences last Friday and Saturday evenings, Although they met witb many disadvantages in the way of a new building partially finished, cold rooms and total lack of stage facilities, yet the boys put up an entertainment tbat would have been a credit to a professional troup. Their music, both vocal and instrumental, was excellent, their special* ties were striking, their jokes up to date, their make-up appropriate and the general arrangement of the program pleasing in the extreme. Stuart Graham's work in highland costume was very good; Charles Walley, as a whistler, is superb, while Mr. Marlette, as the Black 1'atti, mode a killing with his voice and costume. The people of Cran brook were highly gratified, and if the Georgia Minstrels should return tbey would receive a most conlial welcome. The Kaiser Will Attend the Rc- fgetta—Stove Manufacturers Raise the Wages. Texarkaua, Ark., March 25 —A race war is 011 in Little River county and during the past 48 hours au indefinite number of negroes have met their death at the hands of tbe white population. Seven are known to have been lynched and the work is not yet done. The bodies of the victims of the mobs are hanging to the limbs of trees in various parts of the county. The country is in a state of much intense excitement. White men are collecting in niohs heavily armed and determined and negroes are Seeing for their lives. Denmark Wants Her Share. Loudon, March 37.—Tbe Denmark government will move to get a share of Chinese business by negotiations at St, Petersburg through the Russian govern* ment. The Kaiser Will Be There. London, March 24.—The Berlin correspondent of tlle Daily Mail confirms the report already cabled that Emperor William will he at Cowes during the regatta week, arriving tbere July 26U1. Americans Winning Everytbiaf at Manila. Washington, D. C, .March 26—The American forces are winning battle after battle, and tlle war has developed into a laily chase of the insurgents. It is only a question of time when the conflict will be over. Presidential Predictions. Atlanta, Ga., March 26.—James Hamilton Lewis, of Washington, predicted today that tbe ticket next year would be McKinley and Roosevelt aud Brym and Schley. The Metal Market. New York, March 27.—'Bar silvei, 59^; Mexican dollars, 47'*. Copper, firmer; brokers' $\\*fiS$y%il}a\ exchange, %\-% lo $17,*^. Lead, easy; brokers' $4.20; exchange. $4*35 to $4.40. Tin, firm; plates, steady. Telegraphic Notes. C. E. Thomas, the Queen's printer at Toronto, is dead. The stove manufacturers of Hamilton aud London have increased tbe wages of their employes 10 per cent. Kid" McCoy bested Joe Choynski iu a 20-round contest at San Francisco on tbe 24th. McCoy had the battle in hand from start to finish. Overcoat made to order cheap to clear to make room for spring goods, John Leask. Moyie. Moyie Leader. It has been learned from a thoroughly reliable source that the Moyie and Queen of the Hills have been sold, an English syndic te being the purchaser. A few days ago IS. A. Wallinger, the resident agent fer the property at Fort Sleele, received information from E P. Davis, Vancouver, one of tbe principal owners, stating that the mine had been sold to au English syndicate. It is also said that active work will begin on tbe property within thirty days. The Moyie and Queen of tbe Hills are situated about midway between the St. Eugene and Lake Shore mines, and are traversed by the same ledge. About 200 feet of tunnels have been run on tbe the properties, and large bodies of ore have been exposed on every hand, and with tbe same amount of development work promise to be as equally valuable as Jthe St, Eugene. Several carloads of ore are already on tbe dump and shipments could begin at once. The St. Eugene. Manager Cronin informed a representative of thc Leader this week that there was no question but that tbe St. Eugene concentrator aud tramway would be built this season. Tbat there was only one thing which would prevent it, so far as his compauy was concerned, and that would be tbe selling of tbe mine, but he did not think that such a thing was likely. Mr. Cronin wiil go to Spokane iu a few days and when he returns plans and specifications will be drafted and everything got in readiness for beginning the undertaking as soon as the snow goes off and the frost Is out of the ground, Ore Shipments. The St. Eugene sent out five carloads of ore to thc smelter this week. Another carload left from the Lake Shore mine Monday morning. The week's shipments all told amounted to about 126 tons. D. J. Elmer will leave for Greenwood next week Park, Mitchell & Co. have established a logging camp on A. T. Clark's ranch north of town. The Canadian Pacific Railway company has issued orders that all prepaid freight for Moyie be unloaded at Moyie, instead of at the nearest station to tlie town. By the Way I Have you used Goldsworlh's Tea? Every package guaranteed. Fort STHKUi MKRCANTtLfl Co. I ABOUT PEOPLE f tt*»ff'»?*fV'|.v^'',"''f">Vf*>»#w5 Living !n or Visiting Cranbrook, Whom We All Know or Should. George Iloggarth, of Elko, was iu towu Friday, A. I,. Mcl'enuot came over from Steele Wednesday, . N. E. Brooks, of Calgary, was in Cranbrook last week. Caleb Ames, of Moyelle, wasa Cranbrook visitor Tuesday. S. W. Murphy, of Moyie, was a Cranbrook visitor this week, M. -Mclnnes relumed last night from an emended trip down cast. Manager Charleson, ofthe Coal Creek sawmill, was in town Friday. J. M. Hedley has gone to Nelson to spend Easter with hts brother. M. Phillips, the well known magistrate of Tobacco Plains, is in town today. R. Mills and Q, j. Delgardno, of Moyie, spent Sunday in Gr-aubrook. J. K. Goff, of the Cariin \- Durick staff, paid a visit to Cranbrook Sunday. Major General Dixon, formerly with Contractor Egan, arrived iu the city last evening. Miss Rhoda Leitch, a voting daughter of A. Leitch, Sr., Is visiting the family Of A. Moffat. George Taggairt. ol Macleod, came in from Macleod Friday to get a whiff of metropolitan air. Harry McVittie, of Fort Steele, attended church iu Cranbrook Sunday aud seemed to feel better for it. Mrs. H. H. Dunoar arrived Monday night from Macleod and will remain here permanently with her husband. Thomas Rooks, the Fort Sleele operator, was a Cranbrook visitor Sunday. He brought his lame finger with him. Cot W. N. Brayton returned from Nelson last Friday. He is much improved iu health but is still far from well. G. H. Gilpin, came over from Fort Steele Sunday to note the growth iu Cranbrook and take a look over bis big store. A. F. Grady, of Macleod, who is interested in ihe London & Liverpool Trading compauy, spent several days in towu last week. W. T. Reid expects his wife next week. Tbey will live with Mr. and Mrs. Prest until Mr Reid's new house is completed. Mr. Bremner. of Sherlock & Bremner, is feeling better now. His family have, joined bim, ar.d lhey have the rooms over the store. Mrs, Maggs arrived last night to join her hu-ihand here. For the present tbey will leave in rooms at the store until they can secure a house. Recorder Edward: came over from Steele Friday night He is officiating as government agent during the absence of Commissioner Armstrong, Elmer Musgrave has had a letter from bis partner. E. H. Small, who was then at Spokane. He was feeling much improved in health when he wrote. H. Pollard, of Summit House, has been in Cranbrook the past week. Mr. Pollard owns property here which he will probably improve at an early date. Fred Hazen has returned to Cranbrook after an absence of several months. He was surprised and pleased to find such a magnificent growth iu the town.1 Mrs. W. A. Prest arrived last Friday to join her husband. Tbey will make their permanent home in Craubrook aud Mr. Prest will engage in tbe business of photography. His gallery is nearly ready for occupancy. A. P. Bremner, proprietor of the AN berta hotel at M'.ycllc, is iu town today. Mr. Bremner says that Moyelle is all right, that business is good, and that already the town has several families, sixteen children, and good prospects this summer for a satisfactory growth. * MINES AND MINING. S John Murphy returned to Cranbrook last Monday after Spending several months In West Kootenay and the States. He says thut mining interests at [Spokane is now centered at Buffalo Hump, McKInney Camp and Republic. While in Spokane Mr. Murphy had some rock from bis Ferry creek property assayed and it showed values lo the amottut of I,*. 1..' -. Manager- Curran, of the North Star mine, was in town Tuesday. He say a tbe work of cross cutting is moving along in a satisfactory way, and tbat the mine wil) he ready for heavy shipment as soon as the branch is ready to transport ore. Mr. Curran is looking for more men now, and in a month or six weeks expects to largely increase the working force. Jack Taynlou, of Knslo, was in Cranbrook Saturday ou his way to Windermere where he has extensive interests iu mining properties. Maurice Quant came in from Boulder creek where he has been the past three mouths working on ibe Southern Cross group. A tunnel lias beeu run no feet and tbe showing made is most satisfactory. For Sale. A double tenement bouse mi one of Cranbrook's leading Streets. Apply at this office. P5HE' WTERHATK)WjB|, WAKtJtW^BIUTIS^ -TuLTMniA JTontiH nt !-iili.-i'i'l|'troiii tfi'v-.rl.ilily In mtvi Stum Ti-.'ir •::.....:'rrrmm_. ; Arliorth'.n'w ruii'fl furnlntu-J . r?'i'fctUAX*u.NAU-.A**uiim**m -—.mm,•••tmsr. Spain's ultimate coucluslou is likely to be that Columbus mnde a great mistake. lu nny event the Spanish, having evicted Minister Woodford, cau claim tbey "fired" the fl.rst big gun. General Grant's grandson serving 01 General FItzhugh Lee's staff Indicate! that ouo wnr Is over, anyhow. It may be Illiterate generally speaking, bin Spain Is going lo collaborate in wilting some remarkable pages of history. Victor Hugo said: "Every man la the snn of his own Invention." If Victor was right Dr. Gatlltig, of Glovelnud, must be a sun of it gun, Spain richly deserves punishment, of course, bul wo doubt whether she really deserves Btich treatment ns the American newspaper poets are giving her UOW. tine nf the UhodQ Island ehUWhos hns performed the astonishing Ceat ot gelling through with a "pie stlppor" containing fourteen varieties of pic. Think uf lluklUg religion nud Indigestion! Tho Creek Bcholnr Dm gats Is is convinced Unit he bus discovered the grave 'of Themlstoclcs. Should lie bo mistaken he will huve committed a grave error, nml, io n certain extent, put hlm* sell' hi tlie hole. Tlie Philadelphia Ledger beads an Editorial "Ambassador Hay's London Address," nnd I lieu, Instead of telling where the nmbnsmulor lives, quotos frum oue uf his speeches. Is Mils treat- Ing tho public fairly? A Vienna nuthority sweetly remarks tlmt "il must mil he forgotten Mm! tho niceties uf Kuropenu diplomacy are entirely lust hi dealing wlih sueh n peoplo as tho Aiiierieuns." It must not bo forgotten, either, tlml the Americans are nut lying awalto ut night on that account. Occasionally ihe Havana papers find time enough lo Indulge lu humor of a raro quality. Thnt Havana editor who explained tu his readers thnt "General 1 left Llnvanii because ho was loo cowardly lo remain longer" will experience uu dllllculty in getting a g I job ou Puck or Judge Just as soon ns tbe unpleasantness Is over. A lumilred years ago nations went Inlo war In n leisurely boi*I of way. There were no telegraph wires, no cables, no rapid-fire guns, nn tremendous engines uf war, liu uruiiir-helted ships. Science hns changed the whole aspect of war. The fato of bnttlea bungs in- day upon the quick eye, tho prompt decision, tlie llghlnlngllke rapidity of execution wlih whleh tbe new upplluUces of warfare nre employed. The South Is receiving high pralso from ihe Northern press for the unanimity wlih whleh lis Senators nnd Hepreseu tat Ives voted for tho $50,000,* 000 appropriation for national defense. Tho South Is the musl Interesting part of this country. It has more Inherent poetry aud romance than nil tho rest of the, bind put together; lis history contains tho must Impressive drama of modern limes, nml It has produced statesmen nnd soldiers as grent ns nny In tlie English-speaking world since William the Conqueror. The arguments ngnlnsl tlie won ring of tlie fentherB 6f song birds In bonnets are sufficiently strung and sufficiently numerous without resorting to such a niii lenient ns Unit mnde by Rev. Hugh O, Pentecost, In a recent sormon, that, "If God bad meant women to wear feathers lie would hove mnde feathers grow on tliem." Just ns well might It he snid. "If Hnd had meant people lu wear clothes bn would hnvo made clothes "ii then,," But a logical absurdity or two mny bo forgiven when one who Is doing effective work ngainst tho useless slaughter of tho birds. That travel toward Alaska Is falling oil' Is un established fact, and people are trying lo account for It. One reason given Is the war with Spain, It Is far from being Acceptable. When n mnn becomes Inoculated with the gold fever he Is nut Hkely to stay nt homo fur thu purpose of shouting for the old flag, mn* give up Mm prospect <>f n fortune so us tu he enabled to get a slash frum an unfriendly machete. It Is not difficult tu understand, however, that the stories of deuth along the northern trails, uf starvation and frost, and thu gloomy reports of those who vainly sought to win glittering plenty thero, llllghl easily teml to elieeh Ihe malady nml ni lusl clear the system entirely of the fever microbes, Government bunds have fallen some- whnt since die Maine disaster, hut thla dues uul menu Mini tho public supposes the United States would I"' beaten in n war wlih Spnlu, snys the St. Louis Globo-pomocrnt. Neither does it mean thnt the Governmoiit's credit is lowered. Ono uf the things It menus is thnt mnny Investors believe n war would bring such a demand fur monoy that a higher rale of Interest for It could he hnd than Government bonds provide. Hence ihere Is n disposition; nn llie part of mn ii,y holders of bonds, to sell in order tu be prepared to tako nd vantage of tho expected urgent demand for money In various enterprises, governmental and other, and to get tlie higher rate of Interest, whleh they look fm-. This tendency to sell semis bonds down. Afflonhdiliig disclosures as lu Ibe difficulty of securing t rults for the nrmy were made by the Philadelphia Ledger. Stations hnd been opened lu thnt city, nml une dny inn applicants were examined, only four uf ilie 100 could pass ilie test and wero accepted. Thousands of men hnve offered tu enlist In Philadelphia slnco tho wnr began, but only n sinnll proportion of them have been accepted, all the rest having been turned nway on account of mental or physical disability, principally the latter, sluee ilu- mental requirements in elude nothing harder liian simple mathematics, and previous experience is nut essential as in the case of ihe navy, The Ledger thinks thut such figures In- dlcnic a degree of physical stamina among the applicants hu low that it should engage the attention of scientific students. The only cunsulntlon It cun offer is that "it is nut Improbable tlmt many of the applicants were of the sort that have failed to meet ihe physical requirements of ordinary trades and Industries." The recent request made by the president of the University of Chicago for an additional $5,000,000 to he added to its endowment funds shows huw costly a tiling n groat university Is. This Institution Is one of tbo youngest of the great schools of the country; it has already received In endowments about $12,000(000, but yet there la an annual deficiency of something like $200,000, which Is uot provided for and has to bo raised from outside sources. To provide for this about p.iioti.non more Bhould he added to the revenue-producing funds uf the Institution. The University of Chicago is not In this respect an exception to tho general rule In this country, It costs over $1,000,000 iinumiiiy to nm Harvard Unlvorslty and its endowment is about $0,000,000. Vnlo has funds aggregating $4,582,000, und yet the Institution Is poor and Is nlwnys pressed for ndequnto funds to curry on lis educational work. Columbia, In the city of Now York, has $0,- 4ni),i)(iii in funds, hut It Is restricted lu each of its departments by lack of monoy. Some of the othor universities iu Ihls country having large productive funds nre: Cornell, New York. $0,800,- (ioo; a Irani. PoansylvanJa, $15,210,000; Johns Hopkins, Maryland, $8,000,000; Leiami Stanford Jr., California, $8,- 500,000; Nortli western, Illinois, $2,405,- 000; Tufts, Massachusetts, $1,700,000; Uulverslty of Pennsylvania, $2,422,000; Vanderbllt Unlvorslly, $1,100,000, nnd Wcsleynn University, $1,172,000. The number of schools with endowments of less than $1,000,000 nro to be counted by lhe score. There Is a disposition to regard Texas ns oue of the very backward Stales in lhe Union. 'Phis Impression may, In some respects, Iw not altogether Incorrect, Hut in many other respects Texas 1ms made progress, Especially in re- ganl to popular morality and in tho maintenance of law nud order the state of the lone star Is creating a record that some Northern and Eastern Stntes might Imitate with credit to themselves. Somo years ago the administration of criminal justice In Texas wns principally lu ihe bands of tbo lynch law courts, Great outrages were perpetrated In the name of humanity demanding redress for brutal crimes. Hut society did not get hotter. The rule uf violence did not bring pence and obedience to law. Tbo mon of advanced thought and the friends of social order lu Texas found that In many Instances —perhaps lu most cases In public violence—the peace officer of tho county or city or town, ns the caso might be, mado uu effort nt effectual resistance wheu a mob attempted to tuke n prisoner out of his bauds for the execution <>f summary popular justico. It was thon thought that If officers charged with the custody of prisoners were held to a closer accountability for the prisoners lu their enre the rule of violence might be brought to nu end or at lenst restrained. Thu Texas Legislature, therefore, passed n law which perpetually disqualified for offico—lu effect disfranchised—any sheriff, deputy, constable, police officer or Jailer who Bhould penult n prisoner lo be taken out of his hands hy n mob for lynching purposes. It is a matter of official record that since the enactment of this law not n single lynching cn.se hits occurred lu tho Stale. Tho wisdom nnd unwisdom of self- repression is carefully weighed by Mary E. Baldwin, Iu n paper an "Snfoty Valves In Homo Life," In which she contends that a high pressure life calls for somo protective measures, and the womnn who engages mlml and heart In her purpose, even though she may nol be classed among public workers, ln- stlnctlvely seeks bor safety valves, These are peculiar to hor Individuality, nml suit, ns she Imagines, hor needs; but Konic-llmc-H thoy are not chosen wisely, and nro overused, Tho Intense nature, with tho greatest need for letting off steam, is tbo one who will make the mistake in this direction. The homo of such n woman Is often a place whoro tragedy Is frequently enacted. Her nervous system, wrought up lo it point bordering upon frenzy, her meu- tnl nnd physical energies following Its lend, there comes a moment when the strain must ho relieved or mind and body will both give way. It Is not an easy thing to acquire the habit of withholding the worst from the dearest friend, and showing him only tbo best; but It Is possible when the heart Is right nnd the purpose hns oven n germ of strength. One bravo, gentle woman confided to a friend hor experience III trying to relievo the tension of mind and spirit without giving discomfort to thoso whom sho loved. Her piano he came her abiding friend whenever site felt the need of lotting herself down from a too highly strung condition. She played off ber feelings and gradually became calm. The womnn with mental resources, and with wise discrimination, will learn to choose bor safety valves witli reference to tho comfort and pence of the home, ami will thu tlml a gain In self-respect nnd In strength of win. Mrs. Green (who thinks of hiring)—- Hut Is the girl honest? Cau site be trusted? .Mrs. Brown (tbe girl's former mistress)-- You noo-d not be In Ibe leiisi alarmed, She Is perfectly honest. All thi-1 Ilmo she wns with me I never know her to take a thing—not oven my advice ns to how things should be dono,— Huston Transcript. "She Is very frigid In her manner," remarked Willie Washington, "Perhaps," was the reply, "but sho has a henrt of gold." "So I have been In formed. Hut 1 am tired of trying to cross n conversational Chllkoot 1'uss in order to roach It."—Washington Star "My dear Miss Hullynn," said the Inl pecttnloUB youth, "I love you more than I can Uud words to tell—" "Well, thon," Interrupted the heiress, "wbj don't you try figures?"*—Chicago News Talk Is so cheap lhat much of It itai to be disposed of ut a big discount. | -KTHE ♦ STOWAWAY.*^ g *-j~j **E| ffliiffliBfflffliisiffieaffliaiiffiiffliiiiiisiieBiiEBffl BHING hlm up," snid the skipper, tersely. Tbey dragged bliu up tiie companion bidder accordingly—a shrinking, nigged lad, his pule face pinched with days of hunger, his sunken oyes scanning those around hlm us do the eyes of captive miimnls. "H'ml" remarked the skipper. "So you're the stowaway! Nice looking young gentleman, too. Never did a stroke o' work lu your life, I'll be bound. Nevor mind, Wo'll sou If we can't make you. Hh, Mr, Billings?" Tho first mate grinned. His grin wns nu eloquent one, nnd the buy shuddered as be saw It. "How did you find htm, Mr. Billings?" continued the skipper. "Behind one of the cotton hales, sir," the mate replied, "lie had an old mutton bono, with tlie ment all gnawed off. Provisions, I -suppose, for the voyage." "Provisions, eh? Well, It's precious fow provisions he'll get aboard this ship unless he works for thorn. Pity we're out so fnr, or we might put hlm ashore." For the first time the stowaway spoko. "Please, don't put me n-ahore," ho cried. "Anything hut that. I must go to Cape Town, and I'm more thuu willing to work my way." "Shut up!" snarled tho mate, emphasizing bis remark by a tug at tho stowaway's ear. "Who gavo you leave to talk, I'd like to know? Shut up, nnd hnrk to what the captain snys." "What's your name, and where d'ye come from?" demanded the captain, notebook In band. Tremblingly the boy replied that he was Dlek Hurley, bile of tho Tonlerdon grammar school; ihat his father, a widower, had loft hlm behind In England, while be wont to South Africa as assistant surveyor on tho now Mat- nbelolntiil Railway Uno; that nothing had been leard from thnt kindly father for a year or more, nnd lastly, that, compelled to leave school on account of unpnld blllls, he had resolved to go to South Africa and llnd bis missing parent. "And so you thought to steal n passage on the Only Son of Portsmouth?" said tho skipper. "I was refused n berth by ovory other ship," pleaded the boy, "They said I looked loo weak to work." "Weak or not, you've got to work aboard the Only Sou," suld the first mate; "hasn't ho, sir?" The skipper nodded. "That's correct, Mr. Billings," he answered. "If ho doesn't want to pny for his passage, try bim with the rope's end." "Aye, aye, sir." And again Hillings grinned eloquently ns he led the boy forward. A quiet, elderly gentleman who hnd been watching these proceedings now stopped forward. "Don't hurt him, Mr. Hillings," be said. "He's only a child, you know." "Captain's orders, sir," answered tho mnte, giving Dick Barley's oar an extra tweak. The skipper laughed. "Dou't you waste any sympathy on thnt youngster," hu exclaimed. "Wo can't afford to havo any useless, white- handed stowaways aboard a vessel that carries £260,000 to the Chartered Company. How do you know, my dour Mr. Lancelot, thnt yonder boy Is not the spy of some high-sou robbers, put on board to llnd out about the money?" The man addressed as Lancelot looked grave. "True," he snid, "thoy did thluk In London tbnt an attempt might he mado to rob the ship. * * * But still, this mero boy—" "I've seen 'more boys* ore now, Mr. Lancelot, that wero old men In crime. Tnko my advice and leave the stowaway to my first officer." At this moment a shrill ery of pain, followed hy another, and another, came from the lower deck, "What's that?" cried Mr. Lancelot. The captain of tho Only Son of Portsmouth put his notebook, containing torod, and not hi preventing vonluro- Houie Httlo stowaways from being ni pe's-c tided. 11. Bmlscd and stiff, Dick Hurley lay urloil up between it seaman's chest and tho forecastle bulkhead, One of the deck hands had taken pity on him and thrown a pleco of tarpaulin over hin aching shoulders. Thus ho lay completely bidden so that the men on the larboard watch, who had just turned in after four hours' wrestling with wind and water, kuew nothing of bis presence. What became of tho stowaway," asked one of those worthies. "Jumped overboard, I expect," answorod another, "Hillings gnvo him 'whntfor,' I can toll you. I must say I don't understand why he wanted to wallop the poor little wretch," A chuckle ran around the forecnstlo. "Why, yon donkey," cried tbo man who had flrst spoken, "Billings J tint Dlek Harloy's name and circumstances, carefully Inlo bis pocket. "That, my dear sir," he answered, smilingly, "is the stowaway getting his first lesson ln seamanship from Mr. Billings." Mr. Lancelot shrugged his shoulders. Afler all, he bad boon sent out ln charge of £260,000 In gold, which wns consigned by tbo Hnuk of England to Cecil It hod es and the Chartered Compauy of South Africa. Ills duty lay In the after cabin, where tbu treasure wus wanted to show how zealous he Is in tho company's service. Tbe captain thinks there's nobody like Hillings." Just then the mate appeared, and, remarking tbnt the captain wns quite right, proceeded to give bis orders for a scheme which made the stowaway under his canvas prick np his ear—one of them was still very painful from the mate's cruelty—and listen Intently, for the scheme, In which all of tbnt watch wero accomplices, having shipped with Mint express design, was nothing loss than the capture of the £250,000 and the sending adrift of the captain nnd Mr. Lancelot, If It wns not necessary to murder them to secure the treasure. To stir from liis hiding place at this moment would mean death at the hands of those desperate mon. And ns yot none of thom showed any Intention of obeying Hillings' advice and "turning In." Tbey examined their revolvers—for evory one of them seemed to be armed —nnd talked ovor the coining attack upon the Chartered Company's treasure. Dlek hnd almost made up his mind to risk a crawl along the floor toward thc companion ladder, and a rush thence upon dock when one of the desperadoes yawned. A yawn Is more contagious than yellow fever. Within live minutes ovory mnn In the forecastle was showing evidences of weariness. First one nnd then another crawled to thoir bunks, and were presently heard to slumber noisily. Tbe example spread until thu last of the band knocked the ashes out of his pipe aud retired to rest. Soon nil of them were ln the land of Nod. Cautiously Dick Flarlcy pooped out from under bis tarpaulin. Then he ventured forth and sot oue foot on thi companion lndder. "Who's there?" growled a suitor drowsily. Dick's answer was to slip ns quickly nnd as noiselessly as his bruises would allow up the ladder. At tbo head bo listened Intently. "Who was It, Bill?" asked a second voice. "It wns that blamed cat, I'm think- In'," replied the first speaker, nud to Dick's relief tbere was uo pursuit, Quickly lie ran along the dock and mounted tbo bridge to whero the skip per stood. That night as the flrftt mnte of the Only Sou enme up from his cabin with a revolver in his hip pocket nnd a grin on his face, bo was met at tho head of the stnIrs by the captain and Mr. Lancelot. To bis surprise both of these gontlemen were armed, while behind them he observed the despised stowaway, Dick Harlcy, with a naked cutlass Iu his hand. "Mr. Hillings," snid the captain, "you will ploaso throw up your bands. Your little plot has been discovered. Ah, thank you—" (as he drew the pistol out of Hillings' pocket),"you may return now to your cabin nud consider yourself a prisoner." "Wh—what Is the mennlug of this, sir?" sputtered the mnte. "The meaning, Mr. Billings," put In Lnncelot, "Ib thnt ibis boy here bonrd your whole delightful scheme to rob tbe Chartered Company of £260,000. He very promptly informed the cnptnln. Your accomplices In the forecastle were captured lu their bunks, and most of them have confessed everything." Billings looked nt the speaker, then at Dlek Hurley. "Tho stowaway!" he cried. "The miserable little rnt of a stowaway." "Yes, Mr. Billings—the stowaway has saved the Chartered Company of South Africa £2TtO,000 and a staunch, seaworthy ship. You will Dud that the company knows how to be grateful." And grateful, Indeed, the company proved Itsi'lt' to he. A month later (while Hillings ami bis gang were awaiting trial for attempted piracy In the Cu|h> Town jail) Dick Hurley was slinking bis father's wasted baud In the U'jw hospital nt Salisbury. The surveyor's recovery from a lingering fever was greatly a coo lent toil, you may be sure, by the news that the Chartered Company had rewarded by a position of ttust and honor the timely action of thu quondam stowuway on the Only Sou.—Utica Globe. GOVERNING A HORSE. SPANISH BARBARISM. Por Hiinilrt-lH nf Vcurn Slic llun Hetn a Hint on thc Face, of the 1'nrUi. Thu treatment which Spain has accorded her colonies has nlways been brutal, Spanish hearts and Spanish uiolhods changed hut littlo from Cortes to Weyler, the only illlfel'eliee. Instead of iucreiiso mid success us ul the beginning, failure and decrease of empire te at Ihu oud. Spain bus always felt ber Inferiority lu this respect lu other nations, ami In order to apparently maintain her position she hns hid defiance to every other mil Um on the facu of Iho earth. Spain ims for a hundred years repeatedly thrown dowu the gauntlet of dell* unco ut our feet. Sho tins disregarded nil treaty obligations. Who cau recall lhe mussacru of tho crew of tbu Vlrgluiiis without a thrill of horror passing through his frame) The Spanish depredations on our commerce up to 1814 were so extensive thut she was obliged to code Florida to thu rolled States un their agreeing to net tie wlih our citizens, accepting Florida lu payment of tliu lump sum. Thu United States hus not alone suffered from Spain's depredations, As long ago as 17110 lbs episode which Is known as the war of Jenkins' our arose from the barbarous treatment of Capt. Jenkins, au Knglisli officer, and thu crew of the English ship Rebecca, which was captured by a Spanish cruiser and searched. The Spaniards, after hanging Captain Jenkins at tho yard-arm, with a cabin boy tied to his feot, unstrung hlm just In thuu to pro- vent death, und cutting off his ear presented it to tilm nnd hade bim tako it to bis king. Captain Jenklus did as ho whs bid. Tho wave of Indignation raised by this net of cruelty caused Horace Walpolo, who was prime minister, to declare war against Spain. Spain bltorly regretted the act of ber naval commander. In 1702 Spain, by her repeated oppressions, forced Kiighiui] to again declare war against hor. Lord Albemarle, with a fleet of l£(K) vessels and about 15,000 men, appeared before Havana, and although defended hy almost twice that number of Spaniards fell In less than two months time, aud with tt Cuba Into Knglisli hands. It remained there until by the treaty of Paris, ln 17(13, It was restored In exchange for possessions which England at that time considered more valuable. Spain wns the Inst of the groat powers to recognize the sovereignty of the United States. At tbe end of the nineteenth century nothing remains of her vast pospsslons but the Philippine Islands In the Pacific Oconn nnd Cuba and Porto Rico in the Western sens. Mexico threw off the yoke in 1811. Then Central nnd South America In 1810, and the Argentine Republic was formed from the province of I.41 Plata; thon Chill, Peru, the United States of Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela broke the chains of monarchy. San Domingo and Haytl followed. FISH AS FOOD. 1.nay ot PI gent tou and a Light and Wholesome Article of Diet. It has boon frequently stated that fish diet, by virtue of the phosphorous which lt contains, Is pre-eminently adapted to nourish the brain, nnd that thoso who subsist on It largely are distinguished for their brightness nud Intellectuality, says tbe New York Ledger. It Ib perfectly true that a small percentnge of phosphorus enters Into the composition of the healthy brain, and while lt Is also true that fish contains more or less phosphorus that may nnd probably does pnss iuto the circulation, It Is yet to by proved either by theory or by experience that a dlot of fish Is on the whole better adapted to supply the wnste of the brain thnn a liberal variety of other alimentary substances, and especially of meats, Fish Is easy of digestion and creales little vnscular excitement nud consequently forms a light and wholesome article of dlot. Saltwater flsh are the best of any, ns their flesh Is more solid, more agreeable aud healthy, less exposed to putrescence and less viscid. Thoy possess these excellent qualities wheu fresh. When salted, thoy havo ull (he properties of salt flsh and consequently Its dldadviinlages. Those flsh whleh bnvo scales nre In general the most onslly digested nud the host, nnd or nil these tlsli tbu fresh herring appears to deserve the preference. Tho herring, codfish, tiirhot and flounder are jierhaps tbu most dlgc-sl- llile nnd best of flsh. Salmon nnd mackerel, lobster nnd most other kinds of shellfish are more dlftlcult of digestion. The mode of cooking flsh Is of considerable Importance. Frying them In oil or lard is nn objectionable process. In general tbe process of boiling Is best ndnpted to render them wholesome. Stewed flsh should lie avoided by tbe dyspeptic. Acid sauces nnd pickles render flsh more wholesome for the stomach, while butter hns n tendency to prevent digestion, while spice nud salt used In moderate quantities facilitate the digestive process. One of the iK'st sauces that can be used with flsh Is lemon Juice. What Did He Mean? An amusing anecdote at tbe expense of an excellent and necessary profession comes from Temple Bar. A young doctor, a novice in bis profession, who was also somewhat of a novice with the gun, wns out after hare, and after hu had missed several shots the old keeper said: ♦'Let me hnve a try. I'll doctor 'em." It Is exceedingly hard to got along with a bulky horse. Everyone ts a jlugo lu hla love affairs. Menu.* to Po Rlghti If It Hrr. It la from Ignorance or Fright. Horses are essentially creatures of habit. Of gentle, confiding dispositions but excessively nervous; timid, at times Irritable, und prone to resist strenuously anything that frightens them. If, for example, you put a rope halter on nu unbroken colt aud tie him to n l>ost, the more the rope cuts Into his louder sklu the greater will be his Struggles, while he will soon yield to a halter that Inflicts uo pain. Through nervous fright horses sometimes become panic-stricken nnd absolutely uncontrollable. They suffer also occasionally from whut, for want of bettor name, may Ik.1 called "nervous paralysis," wheu tbey seem to he physically Incapable of motion. This condition Is also Invariably the result of brutal treatment, and tbo only reasonable explanation of It Is that the flrst emotion 11 roused In tbe horse by punishment Is fear; tibat when be Amis that he cannot escape anger a sph-ii of resist mice In mingled with his fright, and that these combined euiollous produco thls morbid stato, The horse Is quick to take advantage of the Ignoruiieo or four of those who control hlin. As compared with the dog, ho Is somewhat slow of cninpre- hoiiHloit, but be differs from tho dog In this also, that ho seldom becomes "too old to learn new tricks," and bis memory is «o retentive that he never forgets what ho bus onco thoroughly learned. It may also he set down, as a rule, with few exceptions, that he mount to ilo Just right; If ho errs It Is either from Ignorance, pain or fright, rarely from stubornness or vice. This seems to be widely unknown, at least disregarded, for of all animals the horso Is tho least understood, tbe most harshly Judged nnd unjustly treated, and for the least Infraction of discipline be Is too often brutally punished. If min wbo train horses would control their tempers and endeavor to ascertain the cause of the autmnl's misbehavior tbey would tlml that there Is often a good cause for his actions. The eye Is the best index to the animal's feelings. The oars aro very expressive, but they do not reveal so plan- ly tho emotions that are dominating hlm as the eye does. Therefore, study the eye, with Its varying expressions, nud when you can road their meaning you hold the key to ono of the chief Becrets of successful training. The horse should Iw convinced that resistance Is useless, but do not lie Impatient or harsh; remember that success is tlie reward of unwearied patience. If you full at first keep trying uutll you succeed. I»o not be discouraged if you do uot seem to make much progress; your task may take weeks or oven months, but If you persevere you will triumph. Writer Folk and Cloth- a. Judging from the statements made by .Marie Coreltl, Knglisli women novelists nro the dowdiest dressers lu the world. Miss Bradiion is evidently uo exception to this rule, with a flip of hor Inky lingers nt fashion, sbe garbs herself as she happens to choose, and Is serenely Indifferent whether hor gowns have soou one or a dozen seasons. Ouldu has been doscrilHH) as looking tike an animated rag doll, In spite of the fact tbat she has the artistic heritage of tbe women of France, and even John Strange Winter and Mrs. Ward would not tie singled out from nn ordinary 5 o'clock tea crowd as gentlewomen If the green luurel loaves did not hung under their dingy bonnets. The women writers of tlds country nre quite different In this respect. Margaret Songster, white-haired and gentle-voiced, has au eye to tbe bang of her silk lined gown nud a dainty pleasure in her yellow laces. Miss Murfree Is trim ami trig lu tailor-made costumes of the latest and most correct style, nud Ella Wheeler Wilcox, who prides herself on her unquestioned feminity, Indulges In artistic robes in soft-colored satin. Some oue, who knew nothing of tlio woman or her ways, once said Amber wns careless In dross, and the report spread. A daintier woman tbnn Amber never lived, and she really mourned over the gossip. Ruth McCJuery Stewart and Kate Douglass Wlggln are fashionable women, and Lillian Bell hns pretty gowns g«lore and delights In them. "Every hair bus two oil glanda at its base. The sense of touch Is dullest on the bacfe. Europe is less tlmn one-fourth the size of Asia. The globe of the eye Es moved by six muscles. Canada is 11 little larger than the Unit* ed States. Asia is tlie largest continent, 10,000,000 square miles. The wine product of France in 1870 has never been equalled. An net of congress in 1872 aholished flogging in tlio imvy. Holland is the only country in Europe that admits cofTeo free of duty. Tho normal weight of the liver is between three nnd four pounds. Tho roots of bnir penetrate tlie skin about one-twelfth ef an incli. The colls composing tlie epidermis are 1-liilH) of nn inch in diameter. Popular airs may be catching ,but it takes a good tire to hold them. Tho effort tu muke sugar from beets dates buck ns far iih tlio yenr 1747. California permits girls of over ir> to wod without llie parental consent The wrist contains eight bonus, the palm llvo, the lingers havo fourteen. Ureat Hrilnin has I £1,0(10 sipiaru miles, boing a little larger than Arizona. Tho color of tlio skin depends on pigment colls in tho inferior epidermis. Tliern uro a dozen Hussiu 11 provinces each larger than tho State of Kansas. Tho dentil penalty te rarely enforced In (ionnuiiy, Austria, Donmaik or Swoeden. Tho uncompahgre mid Uto ludiunsare said to be ugly over thc dilatory tactics of tlie land allotment comuiistdonerB Tramps have 01m redeeming quality; you never hour of them getting mixed up in labor riots. The American squadron at Hong Kong, China, hns completed arrangements for putting to sea. Stockings were Ilrst used in the 11th century, before that cloth bandages were used on the feet. Noarly 00,000 atres have been reclaimed in Ireland during the past your from bog and marsh lands. Tho Swiss government, has forbidden the importation into the country of fresh fruit from the United States. Prof. J. W. Hoffman of the State Colored college at Orangeburg, 8. C„ who was elected a fellow of tha American Geographical Society the other day, Is the first colored man to be so honored. For calling a central telephone girl a silly goose and threatening to come and box her ears, n man was condemned in Vienna to 14 days in jail. Hair is very strong; a single hair will bear a weight of 1150 grains. Ostrich eggs weigh about three and a half pounds, each A big battleship lins on board an electric plant capable of lighting a town of 5000 inhabitants. There are found in both books of tht llible 3.580,483 letters and 773,003 word* Tlie cerebral matter is about seven- eighths water. The human skeleton, exclusive of teeth, consists of 208 bones. Straight hairs nre nearly cylindrical; curly hairs the elliptical or flat The weight of the average sized mnn is.140 pounds; of the woman, 125. The only involuntary muscle composed -nf red or striped fillers is in the heart. California stockmen are guarding against drouth by lousing swamp lands. ' The insect population of a single cherry tree infected witli aphides was calculated by a prominent entomologist to be 12,- 000,000. Prince Ponlatowskj Is at the head of a new company, which wlU bring a 10,000 horse-power electric current from the slope of the Storm Nevada mountains to San Francisco. Europe ia less than one-fourth the size ot Asia lite largest carpet in the world Is in Windsor castle, being 40 feet in breadth. sentimental Uses of the Onion. Among the tireeks the onion was formerly used nt marriages, a jar of lentils, one,of snow and one of onions being s)H>kcn of ns gifts to the daughter of King Cotys upon the occasion of her marriage to Iplcrates. In some places even now onions nre thrown after the brides, as Is rice lu our land. In tbe south of Hngland this patriarchal plant was used by girts to divine their future husWunls. Wben the onions wero purchased for this purpose It wus ne-cc-SHnry for tbo purchaser to outer the shop hy oue door and go out by another; It wns therefore Imimrtont to stdect a green grocer's shop which tuid two doors. Unions bought lu this careful wny, if placed under the pillow on Ht. Thomas* eve, were warranted to bring visions of tho future husband. Country girls won? aso wont to take an onion and uuiiie It after Ht. Thomas. lt wns then [loelod aud wrapisnl In a cle-nii handkerchief, after whleh, placing It enrefuly on their heads, the maids would say: linod Ht. Thomas, do me right Aud let ni}' true |ovo eoino to-night, Tbut 1 nmy Inok him in the face And hlm In my fond units oiuhrace. -Chant a mi mi. Thn Siamese anil tho Flsh. The favorite Bport of the Siamese Is Hub-fight Ing. Ho popular Is It that thu Kinguf Slam derives considerable revenue from the license fee exacted for the privilege of keeping fighting flsh. Tho flsh nro described ns being long and slender, "not thicker than a child's finger," wid very ferocious. The moment they nre placed together In a vessel of water they dart at one another, and the onlookers become so excited over tho contest that Lhey will wager anything they have ut hand on the success of their favorite fish.—Inverness Courier. Com pen*, nt ton. She-I'm sorry to hear you've lost your patient, Dr. Jones, Ho—But he was 111 a long, long time] —Punch, IKE am pacific 1, AND SOO PACIFIC LINE The Cheapest, most comfortable etd direct routs from Kaslo to all points la Canada and tht United States. Ths only Una running through Tourist Cart to Toronto, Montreal and Bottoa. Through Touritt Cart to Bt. Paul dally. MAGNIFICENT SLEEPERS AND DIN- INO OARS ON ALL TRAINS. Travel by this line and have your baggage checked through to ileetlnatioi. Dally connection from Kaslo excepting Sunday at 7: SO a. nt. Por full information call 00 or address W. r, CARSON, Traveling Potaenger Aft., Or NeltuM, H. 0. B. J. COY LB. Diatrlut Pueenger Agent, Vancouver, B, C. EAST—I fr l-WEST The surveyor's chain made it the shortest transcontinental route. It ie tho most modern In equipment. It fa the lii'tivli'tu ralleil line. It nun a rock-ballimt roadbed. It i-riisHi's no sand doaerta, It wiim built without I mnl grant or government aid. It Ib noted for the courtesy of Ita employes. It Is the only lino serving meals on th* la carte plan. For maps, ticket! and complete Information call on or addreaa International Navigation & Trading Company agents. K. A S. railway agenta. or Kootenay connection tt Houtier'i Ferry Ida , Siimliiy ami Wednesday, TltAlKS LKAVK Hl'OKANB. Wentward 8.ffl a. w Kaatward '.i.'.v p,ra C. Q. DIXON, General Agent, Spokane, Wash. F. t WHITNIT, O. r. * T, A, It. Paul, UUm. "I'ls nut the J'.y of i'IhsIiIiij* nrins Tlmt chIIh liim tn tlio fray, Tit nol tli** love of war't nliinna That bills liim tniHto nwny; por tutu thfro'i imin uml grief aud woe. A wife ii ami lie I*'* tear, Uul loiiil IiIh duty fill In, nnd lol He counts, tti« voluuteer. 0, nilKlity 1111 Hon, proud and Birut, Of Hlr.'iiKlU he Is u lowi-r! Deholil bim, warlike and elate, In Miln, your ilnrkotit hour, l-'or you t»i live**, for you he'll die. Ami tell Ida lifo blood dear, And glory's gates win open on high To greet the volunteer, •'aiHO-jT ON DOWNWARD ROLL." Thla In Uncle Hniti'M Htanillnu Order to the Navy of the United Btatce. "Shoot on the downward roll." That Is the Standing order Hi the nuvy of thn I'nlted Si 11 itH. The Amerloan prnctlco, tuith lu the nrmy uml navy, haa always heeii tu shunt low, and always to save ammunitliiii until It wub possible to uso It effectively. In tbe navy the tradition to Bhoot low tins eryslalllaCed iuto a standing rule, unwritten ludeed, but none the loss religiously observed, nnd Its wisdom has boon proved on more thnn ono occasion of groat Importance. The precise form of this unwritten naval rule Is to "wait for the downward roll." This Is the converse of the maxim obtnluing In the British navy that It Ib best to tuke advantage of the "upward roll," whleh hns been observed almost from the beginning of naval fighting by the gunners on English ships, nnd to which much of thc power of England's "wooden walls" to defend the Island wns attributed In tbo days wben Englund, and not the United States, was at wur with Spain. Necessarily the deck of a vessel nt Boa offers a much less satisfactory platform from whioh to shoot thnn the solid foundation provided ln a land fort, since, even whon the ocean is calmest, tho vessel must constantly roll from side to aide. Theoretically, the best time to fire would be at the moment between rolls, when the deck of tho thlp Is perfectly level, and lu a general middle part, so that bis Augers are not burned by being too near tbo flame, uud so Hint the match will not break by Mug hold too near tho othor end. This fact Involves another—Unit ho la aware whioh ond hns the sulphur and does not attempt to scratch the tin- sulphured end. He has furthermore learned that a rough surface Is better to scrutcli tlio iiintoh ou than a smooth one, and his enre In looking for a rough plnce Is very diverting, But with all this lntolllgence the monkey tins no notion of kindling another fire with the one thnt he haa caused by the friction of tbe match. He simply lots the match burn out, and If he llgluts nuother dooe It for tbe pleasure of seeing it burn. This monkey's keepers and the men of science who are experimenting with his Intelligence hope to communicate to hlm eventually an Idea of fire mnking and using, but from the moment they succeed lu doing so—If they ever do succeed—it wil! be necessary to keep matches out of his reach. THE VALUE OF PERSISTENCE. How a Btranger Gnt and Kept a Good Job. "I'm lookln' for n job. I'm a good feller nud I'll work cheap." This Is thc language In which nn honest nud rather simple looking man approached the head of a Chicago firm. "Sorry," smiled the proprietor, "but we have nothing to offer Just now. Call 'round again." ROME'S PINCIO LOVE MATCHES. A Wuy In Which Youth* in thc l.tcroul City Pick om Their Brides. lt te probable that the l'iui-1*- seen the Inception ut half the marriages in Home. It is a curious sociological fact, but tho explanation of it is simple, it hns been commented upon hy uuniber* less writers, that Italians are exclusive, though nol iu the usually accepted sense of the word. Thoy are proverbially opeu nml friendly, especially tu strangers, the commercial value of whoso visits io their land lhey appreciate. But this cordiality, even to their owu countrymen, has Its limit. In uo country more than in Italy Is u man's home liis castlo, ami, except in the highest circles und where thoro Is uo poverty tu Ito concealed, in- is chary of his hospitality. This is especially true of Rome ami Naples. Therefore, if neither she nor hor parents receive many visitors, how is the Uoraan girl of tbo bourgeois class whu Is not "In society" in ii t tin- inevitable lover for whoso advent and her consequent oiuaucipatiiiii from parental tyranny aho lungs more ordeutly than yonng women usually do! Tho nuswer is: "Tho riliclu." on Thursdays ami Sundays, when the ha ml plays (uncommonly well, by the wny), uml tlio park is in couse- ijuonee crowded to overflowing, the slgnorlnn whu is tho fortunate possessor of ii becoming costume duns it, uud demurely acompnules ber mothor to ihe municipal pleasure ground, where each expends in centimes for the temporary right tu u comfortable chair, Ingeniously constructed so ns to he springy, though fashioned entirely of iron. If she ho a wise mnldeu, she will so maneuver that the chairs will be placed on the main pathway, where everyone must puss. This being nehlev- ed, she may await developments. And If she huve pretensions to beauty, she will not long lie loft in anticipation, The young men who pass will gaze ul her approvingly; and finally one, to whom sbe mny especially appeal, will detach himself from the crowd nud take up bis stand before hor. Thus Is Initiated the first chapter of tlie romance. From that moment, without a word or sign, and oven with scarcely a look from hor, ho becomes hot swain nnd faithful knight. Week nftor week he sees hor ut thu Pluclo; bo even follows hor about tho streets. Having ascertained hor abode and tier name, he generally soon manages to find a mutual friend who performs the Introduction. The rest Is obvious. Or, If thoy do not happen to huve acquaintances In common, when lhe silent love-making hns progressed far enough, a demand for the damsel's bund te made directly to her parents. 'AntttiAn 'yrtLt MERITS OF SHOOTING ON "UPWARD" AND "DOWNWARD ROLL,' way lt may be said thnt an attempt Is made to do the shooting nt thut Instant. It was noted hy the sea fighters in the revolution Hint projectiles from ([huh tired wheu tbe ship wns heeling from the enemy lu the upward roll were hurled higher lu the air thnn wns Intended, nnd thnt well-aimed shots were thus often sent harmlessly overhead, or, at best, took offoct only In tbe rigging Instead of tho bull of the -enemy, whoro thoy would do most damage. On the othor hand, It wus observed thnt shots tired wheu the vessel was heeling toward the enemy on tho downward roll, though frequently striking lower than was Intruded by the marksman, almost Invariably took effect. A Monkoj-'a Acavoiniitlahtneiit. No creature but tuna has ever made two of tiro. Atl African traveler, lu deed, lias told a story of apes making u thieving raid on a camp of natives and carrying torches to light their way, but this-story lacks proof ami Is not accepted as Into hy Koologlsts. Thore Is, however, In tho Philadelphia 7,*x»li)glciil garden n monkey who has learned t»» scratch matches per* fectly well. This accomplishment he Is willing to exhibit ou nny occasion. H# has learned to bold the match by its Juke, as he culled hlmsolf, walked nway a couple of blocks, nnd then fnood about and returned to repeat hla application. "I been here," bo said, "fur n Job, and you told me to come again. I'm here." Tbe proprietor, being busy, did not recall tho previous visit, and, aftor Informing .lake that there was nothing for hlm jot, nskod hlm to come again. This time Jake made n round trip of about half a mile, and ngnlu dropped In, offering his services ns twice beforo. "Persistent and looks honest," said the proprietor to his bookkeeper, "Wonder what bo could do?" "Might glvo him a chance to collect some of our Iuipossiblo accounts," laughed the bookkeeper, "He's the kind of a tnun to keep pegging away, nud oven creditors can bo worn out." Jake wns given somo of the worst old accounts that could be hunted up ami Started out By making forty or tlfty calls on the same imin on tho mine day lie hogan to make nn impression, and the llriu Is now getting a good deal of money that Imd long since been charged to profit and loss. Narruwont Htrecta In tho World. Chinese Bt roots aro supposed to bo tho narrowest In the world. Some of thom are only eight foot wide, THB NEW STRONO MAN. :T CHARLES EMORY SM TH. Former Kill tor of thu Ihllmlelplilu Press Now Font ten. at er Ucuorul. The resignation of rostmnst'er (Jon- oral James A. (-Jury from President Mc* Kinloy's cabinet wns shortly followed by the naming of Charles Kmory Smith, of Philadelphia, to succeed to this Important position. Charles Kmory Smith was born lu Mansfield, Coun., fifty-six years ngo. When a child his family removed to Albany, whoro he graduated from the Albany Academy and later from tlio Schenectady University. In 18(11 ho wns active In organizing volunteers for the civil war under lien. Ruthltone. Ho became editor of tbe cnAm.Es aitonv smitii. Albany Express in 18tW nml live years inter acted as president of the New York state Press Association. Ho served as delegate to (ho Republican state convention for six successive yonrs, being temporary and permanent chairman lu 187U. Be wns u delegate to the National Republican convention in Cincinnati in 187H nud drafted u large portion of the platform. He removed to Phil- adolphhi In 1870 and took chargo of the Philadelphia Press. He has since been editor of tho Press. Mr. Smith was appointed minister to Russia in 1800 by President Harrison, lie is well known ns nn orator ns well ns a writer and has n largo nci|iiuliitanceshlp among the public men of tho country. Narrowest Nir.-ots In tho World. (Millies*' streets are supposed tu be lhe narrowest In tho world. Borne of them are only eight foot wide. "Remember." said the excited mnn, "money talks. I'll li-et seventy-live cents that I'm right. Money talks." Ami the man with u shaggy silk hut and a clu-onic expression of dlsgikst edged away from the crowd with thu remark: "Yes, ami it's Just Ilko somo people, Tbe si nailer It Is tho more noise It trios to miike."—Washington Evening Star. "I can't afford to have people think I don't know about this particular question," said the politician, "uud 1 haven't tlie time I need to read up on It." "Well," replied his wife, "in tbut caso PU tell you whut I'd do. I'd look wise and gut somo paper to announce that you uc;"*"-* to ite interviewed-"— Washington Star. ' Not So Remarkable.—De Snppte-ji believe my dog knows as mueh us I do, Sbe—I've seen smarter dogs than that.—Puck. Pair Visitor—What a lovely parrotl (To parrot}—Polly want a cracker! Polly [cautiously)—Did you mako it your* self f—Truth. The Rule.—The Able Editor (Ironically)—Is this poetry? Contributor—Didn't I begin each Une witli u capital letter? —Boston Traveler. LRtie Clarence—Pa, whal is,tbe difference between firmness and I obstinacy? .Mr. Callipers—Merely u'matter of sex, my son.—Puck. "George, father has failed." "That's Just like hlm! I told you all along, darling, thut he was going to do '.till li could to keep us frum marrying."-Tlt- Blta. He (tbenurlenlly)-You have refused me! To-morrow I go to seek my fortune lu the Klondike. She—May I bare the refusal of you when you return?— Puck. "Aro you tlie Ihiss of the limine 7" Inquired the man at tlm duor. "Nu; I'm only the bows' under*.: inly," wns the much-married man's answer.—-Yonkera Statesman. Variable.—Stranger fin Texas)—now long do you fellows work at a stretch? Cowboy—W*ll, it depends a good deal on how easy do feller dies. Dey're variable.—,! udge. "Thoy say jioor Clara consulted the stars before marrying him." "And what was the result?" "Thoy all gave hlm a good character, except one vaudeville Btttr."—Life. General Recruit (surveying the ballroom)—I think your indies would make excellent soldiers. Van Teel—Why so? General Recruit—They display so uiiieli backbone,—Harlem Life. "Doctor, who was Hint man that screeched and yowled so loud when you were pulling his tooth'/" "That was a Christian Science friend of mine."—Chicago Tribune, Laura—When Bob proposed last night, did you know what was coming? Lucretla—No; I didn't know papa was within hearing; neither did Boh. Poor Bob!—Yonkors Statesman. Mrs. Booser (to Mr. B.)—Why, you disgraceful creature, you're never sober! Mr. Booser— No? Mils' hnve boon 1 toxical mI when I married you, an' not -ponslble for actions I—Pun. .Mistress (severely)—H such a thing occiii-s again, Nornh, I shall have to got another servant. Nornh—I wish yes wud—thoro'-s easily enough worruk for two nv us.—Boston Traveler. She—Here Is such a pretty story In the paper about how Edison cumo to marry. Ho—I wish some of these brlgll. Journalists would explain how I came to marry.—Indianapolis Journal. Ghollte—Br—aw—I do believe a good deal In this—aw— hewedMy theo wy, Miss Smart—Your own case shows It, You would never have been rich If your futher had not been so.—Indianapolis Journal, Mr. MJllynns (brlskly)-Want daughter, eh? Well, huw much are you worth? Money talks, you know. Bob Hardup (cheerfully)—Yes, I know; but I'd be willing to let ber do most of the talking.—Punch, Villainous-looking Character—Wot's tiler time, guv'nor? Mr. Bluff (hitting j him ovor the head}—It's Just struck onel Vllliiluous-looklng Character (groanlngly)—1 'ope your watch uin't a repeater!—Tit-Bits. A Misinterpretation.—Hair-cutter (to parent)—Shall I give your boy a bang on Ute forehead, sir? Parent (busily)— Yes; and If tlmt docsu't (pilot hlm, glvo hlm one lu the nock. He's beeu warned uot to fidget iu the barber's chair.— Judge. Puddy—Do you really think that Buskers enres much for his wife? Dud- dy—Cares for her? He dotes on her. Scores of times I've known him to make faces for his wife whou sho hud to tako nasty-tasting medicine,—Boston Transcript. "I observe In the public prints," anld the scientific boarder, "that a whale's tongue sometimes yields a ton of oil." "If the whale Is as olly-tongued ns tbat," said the cheerful Idiot, "no wonder Jonah was taken In——ludluniipo* ,1s Journal. "0 don't worry about such trifles," said Uie New York girl. "Just keep a stiff upper lip and you'll como out nil right," "But," replied her Boston cousin, "It Is a physical Impossibility for me to maintain a superior labial rigidity,—Chicago News. Still Hns Palth.-"Mrs. IHggins Is ■till wildly In lore with ber husband." "Does she put tho buttons on his shirts for him yet?" "No, but he told her lie sat up all night playing Hirds without any stakes—uud Bhe believes hlm."— Pltbdmrg Chronicle-Telegraph. Miss Wearwell—Who Is tbnt handsome gentleman across the room? He haa been looking steadily at mo almost sll the evening. Miss De Cosh—Thnt Is Mr. Fearsome. They any he is so nearsighted that he can't see three Inches beyond his nose.—Cleveland Leader, "You shall be (pieen of my home,'* said young Mr, Northslde, enthusiastically, when Miss Perrysvllle had given her promise to marry him. "I'd rather bo the chancellor of the exchequer, George, dear," replied the practical maiden.—Pittsburg Chronicle. "Now," said the anxious mother, "you do not want to mnrry thnt reporter. Think of having n husband who nevor gets home until 2 or 3 In tlie morning?" "But," said the shrinking maiden, "aren't all husbands that wny? Papa Is not a reporter and—and yet—" But the anxious mother declined to listen.-* Boston Traveler. Tho newest treatment for typhoid fever is simply pure olive oil given internally. Only one out of overy HHKI married couples live to celebrate tlicir golden wedding. Thc total length of the world's telegraph system has now reached 4,1108,1(21 miles, Upward of 10,000,000 American Hags have boon sold since the blowing up of the Ityiino, A Turkish iurhiin of tlio largest size contains 20 yards of tho fines! ami softest muslin. Among tlio Kols of Central India a sham light always accompanies the wedding ceremony, Nails, it is sniil, may bo driven Into hard wood without bonding if thoy an first dipped iu lard or oil. Sweden Inn KU women employed in il postal department, Thoir highest llxe-l Hilary te 000 ermvns. An Knj-li-li lady sent the pope an (Caster egg of the value of $11000, It Contained H ruby mid diamond ring. RAT WITH A WOOnSH LEG,1 HOW A/man made $7,000. llun ii i'iiiiiiti<-i|.iiiu im-. Pitted om Hi* Cniitlre. \ ml with a wooden log i- a curiosity, as curb* llle* go nowadays. Vet such on iiimnl ban he seen uny day at the real- ilea- "I a mun m 1 Dugmore, In tho -withwestern section of the city, -uy- tho Philadelphia Times. About a month ago Willie Dugmore, n lad of 12 years, found the little rodent iu n trap in tlio cellar. Hia ilrst Impulse wus tn brain tho pest with u baseball hat. but Hie nit looked al him -o pleadingly Unit Willie's heart was touched, mnl he decided lo take the trap t» an adjoining vacant lot and liberate the uniniul. This ],.. ,|j<|. bnt Instead ut scampering off, oi he expected, the rat limped painfully up tn liim uml began tn lick hi- hand. Willie then discovered thut une oi ihe animal's legs hud been almost severed by thc trap, Taking tlie rut I ie, he cut the log nil nml then bandaged the wound, using aa a liniment a little vaseline. He then put tho rut min u cage nnd nursed it for a week. Me then removed the bandage nnd f 1 thut the wound hud completely healed. The rate was, however, unable b walk, and Willie decided he wmihl mnki Jin- il un artificial log. Going down to the collar, he obtained a piece nf pine, uml after soma whittling succeeded in making n log. Thi- lie fastened Oil with ii string, ami wus delighted to ice thai his plan was entirely suecanful. The rat is now the family pet uud can he Been any day hobbling obotil ihe kitchen nr teasing a little Irish terrier, of wlilcli il bus mude u life Inni- friend. FLYING THE ENEMY'S FLAG, WIm-ii Tills Dveolt, I'eriillNNlttlC in Wnr, >luhi Hi* Aliiiiiiliiiieil, The lioiiontblc Duns uro highly Indignant over (be nlloged flying of iho Spanish Hug by soma nf tho American warships in Cuban waters, says the (ndlau* npolls -Journal, There is nn occasion fnr exploiting Spanish honor or morality. The use uf the enemy's llag is permissible iu wav within certain llmlutians. According to une writer, quoted in n Washington dispatchi "The regulations nf iho United States nuvy slate llial the use of a foreign Hug to deceive an enemy is permissible, but thut it must In- hauled flown beforo a gun is fired, uml under no circumstances is un action tu he commenced or un engagement fought without ibe display uf tbe national ensign," Another authority saysi "it is forbidden iu Will' nn bind to muke use uf the enemy's Hug fm- purpose of deceit, dn tho sen the national llag ol a public ur 1 vessel must he displayed before an engagement begins or n capture is made." Thi*. implies ihnl the enemy's Hug may be used fm- purposes uf deceit up In the ii nf bring, when lhe ship's own colors musl he displayed. 'I'he use uf the enemy's ll.ig tu mislead is nu worse thuu tin- dissemination of false dlsnatclios, whleh the Spaniards havo practiced very freely. Tl-c Ihmtifwhn I.,-*! It Told (|,» Until* t nt-«-t hi u (/life, "I'nn'i-Mfsouss your private business affairs -In& public place," said nu old BrooklyniQelto tho Xew-Vorker who ap- jiroarlnil hlm lu a ca/o near the City Ihill.tTla-n the Brooklyn man, pointing out afreal estate.dealer, said: "hulking about a busiuess deal In this very cafe cost tlmi man $7,000, uud the money wew Into my pocket, too. you see, be. represented a syndicate tbat wanted|to build on some property In whleh I was Interested as the owner of oue bouse nnd city lot. The agent did I not know me from a Cannrsle elaturner, j Well, he came lu hero with a friend— , oue of the syndicate—for luncheon on an afternoon In last July. They took seats at this table, I sat at the next '•I began to 'take notice,' as grand- \ mas nay. when I heard the strangers j at the next table discuss quite loudly I a deal In relation to the property ad- i joining mine. The agent had ordered j a tine layout fur luncheon and was evl- dently well pleased with bli deal, lie j said to his friend: "•Well, I pulled off the trick for that property at 2111 Cheap street to-day. The owner thought 1 wns doing him a ! 1 favor. 1 started in at $15,000 and iinally closed with him for $18,000, lie bit in a hurry. Why, Ihe property Is worth : $l,,->,0oo ir it's worth a dollar to us. I Now I must look for that chap that I owns 221. He'll be glad lo get $18,000 for hin house. It's lucky fur us they're nut onto the fact that wo want to buy thnt entire block/ '•I didn't need to do nny eavesdrop* ping, you see. That little speech of the agent cost hlm exactly $7,000, vou can readily guess that I, as the owner of 221 Cheap street, was not especially anxious to sell after thnt. I kept Mr, Ileal Estate man nn the Jump for nearly flvo mouths, and when 1 let up on hlm I got iny price, exactly $20,000. A neat little profit uf $7,000 above what j I would have gladly accepted. Su yotl see the point of my remark to you, 'Don't discuss private business affairs lu n public place.' Now, wo'll go to my ollice, and I'll listen to your proposl tloti."—Now York .Sun. COULD NOT EAT LteoM I "i.e. Hi...- ItUlt bul Hood*. siii-iiion-nhi Ouroil. "I noi .1 -Hfl.i.r I1..111 ni l./.-n I ..mil.I -riini-h ml iiiiytliiii|| ivilliout grail al i-t S.—. I '1... I I.....I .. I..-. ibllMS .Hl.l colli Imnih ami i"' 1 tad Riven up hopo uf ever being well, I.ut I begnn tuktng II I'. Snmnpnrllln nnd ll ei I me. I ni » imi nlml I ivWi nnd huve pi I noil in weight." .Mr-. Annn Stuby, Svlran, Wush. Hood's Sarsaparilla Is Aineriin's c.i.mii-i Meal tl; -i\ for S3. Hood's Pills 1 hi.' indige'liim. I.ili.niii - un-1- 7.11ISI.ISHI Knster ejgis « II your Imported Into Knglnnd Ir lln CASTOR IA For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought till) S~Y SUS/?..*-^* re ot Cae-t^J^f^icZU. Bc.trs Signature Aboul lUO.OUU.OII used 111 liiii.iin yea TRY ALLEN'S FOOT-KASB. 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Massachusetts ami Connecticut woro at tho fool of tlio lint, tho volunteers from the latter stato-. nvcragiug only r» feot til inches. 1 Pour-fifths of the people in London never enter a place of worship. The number of churches in Chicago has grown from 1157 in 1870 t» 033. Among the school teachers of Spain 21,* linn mo mon nnd )4.ee] to before me and sut1- •crltf-d In rr.y [.rwence. this Cih day of D*J* , cetnter, A. D. UM. A- W. G LEA SON, ; iSafai) Kotory Puhllc. j Kill's Catarrh C-jre 1* laK-'n internally, and I act* directly tm the blood and mucous Fur'acr-a 1 cf the rr-wm. Send for testimonial!), free. ! T. J. CHENEY * Pills are the l-#t. There 1 fan. ri le in tonii't nnmlte • ehi Jra THBEE HAPPY WOMEN kcllCTedof Periodic Pain and Backache. "Beforo using Lydla K. Plnkham's Vegetable Compound, my health was being gradually undermined. I Buffered untold agony from painful menstruation, backache, pain on top of ray head, and ovariun trouble. Thc compound entirely cured me.—Mns. G&onoiK Wash, 023 Bank .St., Cincinnati, O. " For years I had suffered with painful menstruation every month. One day a little book of Mrs. i'inkhnin's waa thrown into my house, and I sat right down and read It I then got some of Lydia ti. Plnkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills. 1 can heartily say that to-dny I feci liko anew woman; my monthly Buffering Is a thing of thc past. I shall always praise tho Vegetable Compound for what it has done for mc—Mas. Maii* oaiikt Amuciisos, 303 Lisbon St., Lewis ton, Me. "Lydia E. Plnkham's Vegetable Compound has cured mo of puinful menstruation and backache. I'he agony I suffered during menstruation nearly drove me wild. Now this is all over, thanks toMrs. Plnkham's medioine and advice."—Mas. CtiutiK V. Williams, South Mills, N.C. The great volumo of testimony proves conclusively thut Lydia ti- Plnkham's Vegetable Compound Is a safe, suro, and almost infullihlo remedy In casesof irregularity, suppressed) excessivu, or painful monthly period* I*, wnrd Grieg at Homo. Edward Grieg, the distinguished Norwegian composer, ns bit* name suggests, claims kinship with the northern iKirtluu of the United Kingdom. Over n century ago bis great-grandfather loft Fraserburgh, settled In Norway, and changed his name of Qrelg to Griog. Tho eminent pianist ims boon dotorrod from visiting Rcotland ns frequently us bo should liko, from (ho aversion ho bus to the sou. Ilo on ni ti) bolus tbo worst of snllors, and wilt novor forgot, ho tolls, the night of horrors he once endured lo crossing from Bergen to Aberdeen. Grieg's Norwegian homo Is situated u few milts from Bergen; Troldbong, or thu "Witches' Hillock," he bus named it. Over the entrance to thc house, whioh Is surrounded by heather knolls and birch plantations, and overhanging one of tho numerous lakes in the district, are painted the words, "Kdwnrd Grieg wishes to be left alone till 3 o'clock." A cons Id era hie portion of Ute work Is ncoompllshed In a little building, fined up with the scores of Wagner, a piano and his favorite books.—Loudon Times. Sea of Petroleum Down There. It Is believed by oil experts thnt West Virginia Is underlaid by a son of petroleum. Tho output of white sand oil for 1807 amounted to over 18,000,000 barrels. Worms In a Must. A strange Item lu tho Bishop Burton Church accounts for last year Is: "To killing WOltnfl In the bust of John Wesley, io shillings," The further u country womnn Is coiu- poiled to hi-iiiK eggs, the mnro shs wants for thorn when «ho arrives lo towu. ONB BXJOVS Both the method ami results when Syrup of Figs ts taken; it is pleaaant ami refreshing to the taste, and arts gently yet promptly on the Kidneys, Liver ami Bowels, cleanses the *yp- U.'m effectually, dispels colds, headaches and fevers and cures habitual constipation. Syrup of Pigs is the only remedy of its kind ever pro- duccd, pleasing to the taste and acceptable to tlie stomacb, prompt in its action and truly beneficial in its effect*-, prepared only from the most healthy and agreeable substances, its many excellent qualities commend it to all and have made it the most popular remedy known. Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50 cent bottles hy all leading druggists, Any reliable drugglBt who may not have it on hand will procure it promptly for anyone who wishes to try it- Do not accept any substitute, miFORNIS FIG StRUP LO. .. st. hmkisco. on, tOutsmu, te. sew tost. *..r. CLEVELAND COTTAGE COLORS HIE flllT IOW Mini But Reputation. Beit Paint for Dealer or Consumer. Color Cud. Soil Free. Cleveland OilS Paint Mfg. Co., PORTLAND, ORECON. YOUR LIVER li It Wr«i|? Gel It RlfhL Keep lt Rlfhr. ■••f«-a>U...!. meeting will be held some time next week. O. W. Grlinmet, the jeweler, has nu announcement In this paper. He expects lo have his stock ready by April rj, and will be located in the new building west ofthe Cranbrook hotel. Now is the lime to insure against typhoid and mountain fever; $3.00 a year, $15 (xi a week Indemnity; also against accidents connected wilh railway nud stage. Write for particulars to M. A. lleale, Fort Steele. II. C. A. Moffat, the coroner, had bis first case in tbe murder tbat occurred Monday night. The manner in which be handled the affair was more like a veteran in the business than n new band, and those connected wilh the investiga- • tion were impressed with the fact that he thoroughly understood his work, T. T. Richards, for nearly two years connected with the construction department of tbe Crows Nest I'ass rond, has leased the East Kootenay hotel and taken charge. The hotel has been renovated and repainted and will be refurnished, making it one of the cosiest places in the cily. Mr. Richards is well and favorably known and will do a good business. R. L. T. Galbraith returned from the coast Monday evening and left Tuesday morning for Fort Steele. Mr. Galbraith said that the money had been appropriated for the bridge ncross the Salmon beds below Windermere which would he a grent benefit to that portion of the country. Mr. Galbraith, who has interested other parties with him in tbe townsite of Windermere, says that the townsite will he surveyed and placed on the market this season. Bargains lor Sale. McVittie -Si Hutchison hnve for sale: Houso, stable and lot, cheap fur cash. First class baker's business on easy terms. Restaurant near the railway station. (iin)il Morning 1 Have you used Goldsworlh's Tea? Every package guaranteed. PORT STBKT,U MKRCANTII.K Co. Fernie a Preventive Station. Orders have been received hy W. S. Keay, the local customs officer, to arrange for opening au office at Ferine, which he will visit about once a week fur thc accommodation of the merchants of that town, Hello, There! Have you used Goldsworlh's Tea ? Every package guaranteed. FoRT Stkki.k Mrrcantiu-; Co. New Hardware Store. A. F. Grady, of Macleod, who Is interested in the London it Liverpool company in this city, lias decided to engage in the hardware business in Craubrook, nnd will occupy one nf the rooms iu the now building thai is being elected at the corner of Maker street nnd Van Home avenue. He expects to open his stock by April 15. Hill, the Clothier, Has moved into bis new store next to the Cosmopolitan hotel, and ts opening a fine stock of goods, Suits, $3,75 mid up. American shoes made at Rochester N. Y., latest styles lu men's calf and dougoln. Mens'shirts, fi.oo. Sec his stock. His prices are rockbottom. Wanted. Four miners at the North Star mine at once. Noil McLeod Currati, Manager, Cranbrook Bakery, R, S. McNeil, Prop'r. I hnve just completed a large brick oven and am now prepared lo furnish Iho best of bread. I will deliver regularly throughout lhe town, and forward bread to any point on the line of road. THE B. C. Clothing House, MAGGS & HUGHES. mmmmm^mmm^i m^p.;vm.(?.^m$.;*..--. .*.. C. MAUOS, Lull* of Uudson Bay Go, Will llllil.*''. F. W. HUMES, Late otC, !'■ it stores, Win nl pen. Grand opening the Up to date store Our stock is complete with stnplcs, novelties ami styles nl juices niitienrd of before in Kast Kootenny. .Money lust cull be saved by purchasing your clothing from tlie II. C. Clothing aii'l Gents' l'lirnisliing house. We will sell nt small profits for quick returns, thus getting our name before you for quality and cheapness. We ulltst nil spend money, but in doing so we should see where we call Itei the largest parcel for the least cash. We will guarantee to give it. Cash enables us lo sell cheap, but Credit dou't. Vou will he repaid by visiting us. We have the largest slock of Clothing, Cents' b'l'tnishing.s, llatu, Caps, Hoots. Shoes ond Child- ren s Qoods west of Wldnipcg ami east of Vancouver, ami all up-tu-tlnie styles. t*a*£wa Cnfo And for tlle opening month we will give you special induce 1 Tee rare menl8 by allowing your Train I'nre nu way of jo miles, or one way by Stage of 12 miles for a parcel of $15 or over, ami re- turn fare for a parcel of £25 or over. Strict attention given to our mall oilier ile partuietlt. Keep your eye oil our windows. The following will give you all idea of some of our prices : MENS' SUITS, latest styles, ranging from $7.50 to $15.00. HENS SUriMER COATS, in linen, alapaca and imitation silk, $1.50 to $4.50. MENS' SUMMER PANTS, $1.50 to $4.00. Tweed pants, from $1.95 to $5.75. MENS' SUMMER VESTS, $1.25 to $2.50. Also in tweed for $1.55. MENS' SPRING OVERCOATS, elegant quality and styles, $7.50 to $12.00. MENS' WATERPROOFS, imitatation serge, heavy twill with large cape, for $4.95. EXTRA SPECIAL FOR THIS MONTH. BOOTS AND SHOES. This department will astonish you in quality and price. Mens' boots from $1.75. Ladies, from $1.75. OUR HAT DEPARTMENT is second to none. Hens' fine Fedora hats, all colors, from $1.50 to $3.50 Best quality Cow Boy hats, $5.50. Extra large range of fine straw hats, all the latest styles, from 50 cents to $1.75. Fancy tweed caps, from 35 cents to 75 cents. The latest corduroy cap from 65 to 85 cents. CHILDREN'S SUITS, very nobby, in sailor and other styles, from $1.95 up. PARENTS, you must see our lovely range of hats and caps, also in straw, for the little ones, from 30 cents up. We wish to call special attention to our large and up to date stock of mens' Furnishings, Shirts, Underwear, Collars, Cuffs, Links, Fancy Scarf Pins, Armlets, Half Hose, Silk and Linen Handkerchiefs, Umbrellas, Etc., AT PRICES THAT WILL ASTONISH YOU. We especially invite the Indie) to call. We hnve many things in novelty goods for them to choose from, and more on the road. Perdue Block ** *?* «* Opp. Bank of Commerce Cranbrook, B. C. SHERLOCK & BREMNER, Ttsttsn-rCRANBROOK, B. C. .Wholesale and Retail Dealers In General Merchandise. PRICES RIGHT. (*}*■• *>*>•***■•• A CALL SOLICITED. T. A. Creighton, The Grocer. Have you seen his stock ? It includes the best of everything, fresh and up to date. Notions, Furnishings, etc. Fruit, Fish and Oysters. The housewife and the bachelor should deal wilh him, It will pay ihem. i®l®l®l®l®l®l®l®l®l®l®l@l'*l®l®l®l®l®l®l®l®l<8'ltt'liai©l® The Purity 0f our druKs and chemicals (' Thp irrumrv With which our prescrip- \ 1 lie rvtayWUi a\*y tionsare prepared, and ( Tha Q+ahllifv 0f a" our preparations, < 1 lie aidUllliy combined with fair deal- < ing, are the sterling qualities on which wcare < building an honest business. < ISSSa Post Office Drug Store, I R. E. BEATTIE, Prop'r. ' ®l®l®l®l®l®l®l®l®l®i®l®|o|®l®l®l®l®l®l®l®l®l®l®l®le New Stationery Store. I carry a complete line of Stationery, Cigars, Tobacco, Novelties. Also a circulntinu library. Good read. * ti J4 for little motley. Try Our 5c Cigars. Jt.* F. H. CROSSLEY. (i|i|insiir Cranbrook hotel. M Hi. A. BEALE, INING BROKER, Commission and Insurance Agent. British Columbia McVittie & Hutchison, —Dealers 1st- Mines ™<* Real Estate, Mines nnd lands surveyed. Insurance CRANUROOK. B. C. CRANBROOK, • British Colutr.bja; **i*****i**i*it*m***t*****t*n*****tn**t*tii* f D A lVRDnni^ ,s the divisional point of the Crows WIVrVl^DIWWIV Nest Pass Railroad. Cff\ flht#flflk' Has a ,0=s':a-* round house, large machine VI CH1UI -U-UIV shops, expensive railroad buildings and extensive railroad yards. Cranbrook ,s the natural and commercial center of South East Kootenay. Cranbrook Is the headquarters for wholesale houses and corporations of South East Kootenay. Cranbrook Is the best starting point for all the mining districts in South East Kootenay. Cranbrook Is building rapidly and her population is increasing week after week. Cranbrook offers the best field today for business men, builders, contractors, manufacturers and investors. For further information, maps and prices of lots, apply to L. A. HAMILTON, B. C. LAND INVESTHENT, AGENCY, C. P. R. Land Commissioner, VICTORIA AND VANCOUVER. WINNIPEG, MANITOBA. V. HYDE BAKER, Local Agent, H I'M iff The Cranbrook Lumber Co. Saw and Planing Mills :AT CRANBROOK, B. C. ATJ< KINfcS OF- I Rough and Dressed Lumber, f Dimension Lumber, Shingles and flouldings. IN STOCK OK MADE TO OBDEB. ***■' MOYELLE! This is the name of the new town at the foot of Moyie Lake. Lots are being sold rapidly, and arrangements have been completed for a number of new buildings that will be erected without delay. Lumber is on the ground for depot buildings. For prices and terms see W. N. BRAYTON, * Townsite Agent. Look Out For the Cars! ...They are bringing us daily such things as... Fine Canned Goods, Neck Ties, Shoes, j*|*£*« . Liquors, Hay, Oats, etc. We have left a few Windows and Transoms, also a small assortment of Shelf and Heavy Hardware and Nails, which we are selling very low as we wish to close out these lines to make room for other lines which we wish to enlarge. Fort Steele Mercantile Co. (Limited.) a............a® P loneer Hardware Store S s Nails... Q. H. niNER, Prop. Hnve advanced 65c per keg. GIhss over 30 per cent, Oils, Piiiiits, Ktc, in proportion. Our Prices Remain the Same While the present stock last. A lnrge stock of Stoves nml Geucrnl Hardware on h md. Tiiisuiithing in connection, All work promptly executed. Q M. Mclnnes g Co. Wholesale and Retail... BUTGHERS Fernie, Wardner, Cranbrook, Fort Steele, Moyie. • »■••© (•;.> \\tM&Mt^^ .THE HOTEL., INTERNATIONAL **************************** FORT STEELE R. (i. SHIER, Prop. Mr Shift* has purchased the Venotta hotel and com* hlnvd it with the Interna- tiniiul, iinil now halt lhe largest nml iient located hotel in Port Steele. Special attention given to thc traveling pnlillc. When iu Fort Steele stop nt the Intuniatioii 1. Sample Rooms for Lommcrdnl Men > Q—-+m Crows Nest Pass $5S Coals Coke J. H. LAIDLAW, Agent for East Kootenay. HININQ BROKER. Cranbrook, B. C. <$>.*>..••••••*■*•••..**..*>*•+. ♦♦♦>»««<»MM444->»»'»»t*->^; w, k. Hoss. 11. w. Ukhoiihrii. m- ROSS & HERCHMER Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries Public, Conveyancers. GEO. R. LEASK, (Ijileof Toronto) Builder and Contractor, CRANBROOK, B. C. All Mints ot Jobbing [itmiiptly attended to. Ku* tltnnti's lurulslifltl on application