'A DeOosaos,' British Columbian. WEEKLY EDITIOIT.-IO PAGES VOLUME 34 NEW WESTMINSTER, B. 0., WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 1889. NUMBER 19 THE DAILY COLUMBIAN I-(T HUMMED Er-t-ry A.noriKMMt fr-jtceyl .Sunday* BY THB KIEIISrK"'HlX3Tr bisot-seiks, Ai tbolr Steam Prlntlug KBtabllsb- niout, Oolumbla Btreet, BY For 12 inmithH For 6 nionlhH For S months. 88 OU 4 26 'i % DEUVKBEU IN THB OITYi For 12 monthB 810 00 For 6 montha & 2f» Per month w Per week 2f- Payment tu all oaseH (except (or wenlily rate) to be made tu advance. THE WEEKLY COLUMBIAN Isitueil vivrry WtMliKiMlny H'-rtilng. Delivered lu the City, per year. 8-Uin Mallei, per year 2.00 Mailed, 6 monthi- 1.2R AIVE8T18INQ RATES FOR THE 0AILY. Transient AdvertlHemcuiii.—Flrt't lusertion, 10 cts. per line solid iiyiipftrt-il; euen ■ubaequent consecutive Insertion^ ct-*, por Hue. Advertisements not inserted every day—flrst Insertion, 10 ct**, per Hue; subsequent Insertions, 5 cts. pur line. 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Cots must be all metal, and forlargecuts an extra rate will be charged. »»*Persons sending In advertisements Bhould be careful to stale whether they are to appear in thp Daily Edition, or the Woehly.or both. A liberal reduction Is made when inserted in both. No advertisement Inserted for less than 81. SUBSCRIBERS Who dd not receive their papor regularly, from tho Carriers or through the Post Office, will confer a- favor by reporting the same to the offlce of publication at once. § Weekly Britisli Columbian, -Wednesday nuriiliiit. »»y 8, 1889. >« Thb Columbian has just complet- p ed a twelve-month cycle under its s'present management. We have \i itarted upon the second year. Wo !.' don't intend to cast any reflections I] upon any one because this is so, It I simply couldn't be helped. A year . ago Tbe Columbian changed • . hands, and the natural order of j; things has brought about the first , anniversary of tliat comparatively ft unimportant event. The year itself jt has not been an altogether unuvent- |, ful one, either as regards this jour- ( nal or its more immediate coustitu- | enoy. We cannot truthfully say i'i that we have got double the circulu- ! tion of all the other papers in the j province put together, or that as an J, advertising medium The Columbian | cannot be excelled north of San j Franoisco, and our modesty won't I even allow us to say that as a news- ftper none of our cotemporaries in the ^province can touch us with a forty- prod pole. We will just pause to I, enunciate, however, that during the l$pear we have, according to promise, imperceptibly enlarged both the daily jand weekly issues, and otherwise ^'Improved, or endeavored to improve, '.'"the general get-up of The Oolum- -JSIAN. Our readers must be the Sludges as to whether our efforts in these directions have been worthy 'pt notice. We might say, in pass ing, that, if an increased circulation wid a more liberal use of the advertising columns are to be taken as jjelvidences of public appreciation, fehese most satisfactory and gratifying testimonials are not wanting, -j md we take this opportunity of con- ' .-eying our cordial thanks and best Kvishos to our many readers and ad- j&ertisers, old and new, who have [riven the very best proofs of their ., onfidence and good-will, and have / huB co-operuted most practically in (Building up a paper which shall give i-he best value to each individual tbscriber aud advertiser, and at e same time constitute a creditable _d effective standing advertisement |||)r the city, district, and province In which it is published. In any (tiodern, wide-awake community, the ','a.ily press, especially, should form !",pretty accurate index to the corn- i ,'irative standing and progress of L ,-.ch community. Most people, at Miy rate, tacitly admit and form weir conclusions on the correctness j$ this rule, and are seldom led far ijftray. We believe it is not saying *i muoh, either for Tiie Columbian its constituency, that, during the jar just ended, the former has very '.rly registered and represented the (ogress and comparative status of .le latter. Our hope for the future f _ I* is that this natural and beneficent relation may continue. It pays for a community of any hopes, prospects, and ambitions thus to keep in touch and daily communication with its environment, the civilized world, by means of a live and progressive press. Tns Columbian, we may assure all concerned, so long as it is under its present management, will over aim to bo well up with, and if possible, a little abreast of, the requirements and support of the community in which it lives, moves and lias its being. This being our determination, and our faith in the city, district nnd province being unbounded, we have every confidence that tho year upon whioh we eiitor to-day will see as great, if not greater, enlargement and improvement, in both the Daily und Weekly Columbian as the your just ended. As in the pust, receiving anything like fair encouragement, we shall spare no reasonable expense or pains to make this journal of the utmost value to our readers and advertisers, as well as a faithful and independent advocate of the public interests in all things, arid a credit in every respect to the community which gives it support. Wherein we may fail (for ideals are not always realized, and infallibility is the prerogative of due) let it not be set down to lack of good intention and honest endeavor.. The Viotoria papers are not pleased with the action of the greater number of the B.O. members at Ottawa in voting with the government, and sacrificing the capital city's interests, when the question was up to havo a condition inserted in the subsidy hill compelling tho Chinese steamers to call at Victoria. Mr. Mara, who, not content with a silent vote, actually spoke against the interpolation, comes in for an extra belaboring, the Colonist even going so far as to call him a "Benedict Arnold," As Mr. Mara was not elected to represent Victoria, but un inland constituency, it is difficult to see wherein he has played the traitor, except on the long exploded theory that Victoria is British Columbia. However, from a Victorian point of view, we do not wonder at the indignation of the patriotic Victoria piess. The News, on the other hand, of course pats Mr. Mara on the back and calls him, in other words, a scholar and a statesman of the first water. One good thing that has come out of the seeming evil—to Victoria—is the more general recognition of the fact that we want more independence in our representatives —as tho Colonist, in a long homily on "Independence in Parliament," puts it, more patriotism and less par tizHiiship. We are glad to see "the oldest paper," from whatever cause, recognizing and preaching this truth. "It's an ill wind that blows no good." On the fourteenth of May the ratepayers of Victoria will vote on two by-laws for city improvements, pledging the credit of the city for an aggregate amount of 185,000. One by-law provides for a loan of $45,- 000 to bo expended in street and bridge improvements and in enlarging the area of Ross Buy cemotery. The by-law further details the streets on whicli tho money shall be expended. The other measure, entitled "The Street, Railway Guarantee By-law, 1889," is for tlio purposo of enabling the city to guarantee interest at tho rate of five per cont. per annum on the bonds of tho National Electrio Tramway and Lighting Company to the amount of $40,000 for a period of twenty years. These by-laws have the support of the press, and will undoubtedly carry. Neither Victoria nor Vancouver intend to stagnate, it is apparent, if a wise exercise of their borrowing powers will keep them "moving on," The estates of the late Sir Thomas Gladstone, consisting of 46,000 acres in Kincardineshire, pass in fee- simple to his son, Sir John Gladstone, The estate is a magnificent wooded country, and is overlooked by Fasque House, one of the finest castellated mansions in Sootland. Sir John Gladstone, who is in delicate health, is suffering considerably from exposure to the cold weather at his father'--, funeral. He will spend the summer in Europe. Sir John, like his late father, is an uncompromising 1-ory. Children Cry fori Pitcher's Castoria. Press DcHjinlclics. London, April 30.—Careful enquiries in official circles unfortunately confirm the early fears respecting the decrease in emigration this year. The official statistics are not yet published, but I find that the total general emigration for the first four months of this year from Liverpool, which is the chief emigration port, decreased 17,- 986 souls compared with that of last year. Oanadian emigration declined by 4,738, during the four months. During April alone the Allan lino carried 1,520 less; the Dominion line 1, 220 less and the Beaver line 863' less The condition of advanced bookings seems to indicate that this decline will continuo during the season. Canadian circles would bo inclined to take rather gloomy viow of the situation wero not tlio Northwest receiving such excellent settlers from Ontario, Que bee and the United States. London, April 30.— Before the commission to-day Mr. Parnell said that he had never communicated with nor met Patrick Ford nor any Fenian convicts or exiles in America. He first hoard of the Clan Na Gael in America. Ho had not left his interests in America in tho bunds of lords and the Fenians, but in the hands of Dillon and bis party. Ho had urged boycotting under certain conditions. He had never countenanced intimidation. He did not remember tho circumstances of his having im interview with Lecaron iu 1881. although it might have occurred. He had never said that ho believed that only forco would redeem Ireland, but on the contrary he had no doubt thai by constitutional parliamentary action, the Irish leaders would achieve success. He hud never suggested a revolution could be affected, nor had ho ever been assed to authorise the payment of £20,000 to remove government officials. He had' never sanctioned outrages and know of no payments having been made for the commission of outrages. Ho had not approved of Egan's suggestion that Earl Cowper, Messrs. Forster and Burke, Justices Lawson and May and others should be removed. Mr. Parnell continued that he could not have approved such a suggestion, Egan never having made it. Ho had never heard of a proposition from any quarter tor removal, meaning the murder of Cowper, Forster or the others, und did not know of the existence of an Invincible conspiracy until after his arrest in 1883, when he was liberated from Kilmiiinham on parole, that he mieht attend the funeral of his nephew in Paris. Ho met there Justin McCarthy, Quinn and Byrne. He did not know thai. Byrne had been a Fenian, nor did bo communicate wilh Egan iu any way while in Paris. He did not believo that Egan had supplied the Invincibles with money from the funds of the league. San Francisco, May 1.—Eugene O. F. Hastings, a pioneer and a well known lawyer, was run over by a cablo car Inst night and died from his injuries this morning. San Fbanoisco, Moy 1.—Advices from Japan state that there in no truth in the roport that Judge Denny, of Oregon, the advisor of the king of Corea, had received $30,000 from Li Hung Chang, the Chinese viceroy, to resign. Tucson, Ariz., May 1.—The militia authorities at San Carlos reservation were notified last night by Capt. Whitehill, of SilverOity, Mew Mexico, and George titration, supt. of the Sun Simon Cattle Co., that a largo band of hostile Apache Indians had attacked two miners near the headquarters of the ranch, 60 miles south of San Simon station, on Southern Pacifio Railway, and 125 miles east of Tucson. They killed a man named Cndy and woundod another man. Cady wns shot through tho leg. Ho was then placed over a cooking stove and held thore until death released him from sudor- ing. From the trail and number of horses there soems to be a largo number of Indians ill tho band. They took ull tho provisions obtainable and blurted toward Mexico, pursued by live Vanqueros. Capt. Whitohill is tho sheriff from Silver City and is reliable He says the news he biings is true. Much uneasiness is felt along the San Pedro owing to the general uneasiness of the Apache J ndiuus on tho reservation, who aro very insolent. London, May 1,—In special commission to-day Mr. Parnell resumed the witness Btand and his examination in chief was completed. Sir Riohard Webster cross-examined the witness, who denied that the Clau Na Gael was a murder society, and insisted that the Irish World began to oppose him in May 1882. Mr. Parnell, in answer to further questions of Sir Richard, denied in most positive terms that he ever desired to join a fenian organization, or that ho wanted to drive landlords out of Ireland. His object was to destroy landlordism, not expel landlords. He had no idea of using illegal means for this purpose. London, May 1.—Lord Dunraven is dissatisfied wilh the conditions for the international race. It is probable that ho will nut allow the Valkyrie to compete if the cup is to be held subject to the full terms of tho deed of gift of 1887. Tho Valkyrie is ready for launching. London, May l.—OncrosB-oxamin- ation Mr. Parnell denied that the Irish World had ever collected money for the Irish parliamentary party. The paper, he said, had been hostile to the Irish party and himself since 1882. Sir Richard Webster here produced extracts from the Irish World praising the actions of Mr. Parnell in parliament nfter 1882. Sir Charles Russell produced extracts frnm the same papor adverse to Mr. Parnell. Mr. Parnell admitted his nquaintanco with Mooney but did not know whether he had contributed to the parliamentary fund or not, He hud no communication with Patrick Ford since 1881. Mr. Parnell emphatically denied that his Irish scheme had ever included a ouulition with the Feninns. The order to expel, tbe landlords, he said, was .certainly alined to destroy landlordism but not to drive individuals from the country. He had never hod any idea of resorting to illegal mean., His testimony throughout denied all knowledge uf any manifestoes counselling violence, but it was no part of his duty to exclude any one from the league on account of their antecedents. On the contrary, he wanted to include all Irishmen. London, May 2.—In the special commission to-day Sir Richard Webster continued his cross-examination of Mr. Parnoll, eliciting a number of positive denials whioh everybody was expecting, and snme interesting affirmations. The witness declared he never knew of Nolan, the fenian, until last year, and said that in the speech he delivered in the house of oom ions in 1883, in reply to Mr. Forster, he repudiated every fenian or dynamiter who claimed connection with the league. The cross-examination of Parnell continued. Parnoll admitted that Condon was connected with the Manchester murders. He was chairman of the reception cominilleo at Washington. Tho witness had always repudiated the dynamite and physical force parly in America, and denounced them in the house of commons. He was not aware that the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette reported verbatim a speech he made at Cincinnati, in which he is said to have referred to the severance of the last link betweon Great Britain and Ireland, or that the roport was like that in the Irish World. Parnell admitted that he hod not found fault vith the past action of the invincibles, but he quoted from his speeches and his manifestoes of 1881 denouncing outrages and unconstitutional acts by Irishmen. London, May 2.—On Tuesday last John Dillon addressed a monster meet ing at Melbourne. A thousand per sons subscribed to the Home Rule fund. Dillon is meeting with great success on his Australian trip. Dublin, May 2.—Oapt. Vandeleur has sued the government for razing the cottages on his estates from which the tenants had been evicted by forco. The buildings were destroyed by the officers to prevent the tenants from re occupying them, and this was done in spite of the opposition of the agent. Berlin, May 2,-7-The impressive ceremony of blessing the colors of the guards took placo at Potsdam to-day. Among those invited to bo present on the'occasion wore the American delegates to the Samoan conference. Dublin, Moy 2.—Tho sentences of imprisonment passed upon Messrs. John O'Connor, T. J. Conlon and Mr. Tanner, all members of parliament, ond Father Manning, have been confirmed. The Hague, May 2.—Both chambers of the States General to-day unanimously voted to restore to King William his power to govern Holland, which was placed in the hands of a regency while the king waa ill and unable to rule. Cheers followed the announcement of tho chamber's action. Telegrams felicitating tho king upon his recovery and restoration have been sent by most of the rulers of Europe. The Duke of Nassau will retire from ihe regency of Luxemburg. San Antonio, Tex., May 2.—Nows hits readied here today which confirms the report of desperate fighting at Guiihiiyuut'l, Mexico, in which 30 soldiers and jioiicomen and 200 riotors were killed. Thu troublo anise from the imprisonment of fivo Jesuit priests who have been delivering seditious sermons. The populace endeavored to secure them, and a fight occurred. Tho priests oro still in jail. Keywest, Fla., May 2.—The U. S. str. Ossiper has just arrived from Hayti and reports all quiet, there having been a cessation of hostilities. San Francisco, April 2.—On the arrival of the schoonor Carrie A. Lane, from Baltimore, last night, Capt. F. A. Dyer swore out warrants for the arrest of seven of his crew, on charge of insubordination. The seamen were arrested by the marshal and lodged in the city prison. The sailors state that after the Bchooner rounded the Horn a gale was encountered which caused thom to be on duty three days and nights. They were conpletely worn eut and refused to work further unless the captain consented to turn back. The sohooner was rounded, but when fine weather wos again encountered, the captain again changed his course and headed for this pott. The accused seamen claim that they were treated cruelly by the mate, Thomas E. Moore. Baltimore, Moy 2.—Tho following despatch was received from Bremen by the Baltimore agents of the North Gorman Lloyd Steamship Co,: "The steamer Weser passed Dover at six o'clock this morning, all well. No truth in report of yellow fever on board. (Signed) Lloyd. Philadelphia, May 2.—At on early hour this morning a fuur story stone building attached to the Catholic college in east Oholton avenue, German- town, was discovered to be on fire. Great excitement prevailed among tho students in the college adjoining, when it was learned, Two brothers, Ignatius ond Michiul Hillain, were in the third story of the burning building. Michiul jumped to the ground but was so seriously injured by the fall that it ia thought he will die. Ignatius was burned to death. Fie tried to follow his brother's example but the flooring gave woy under him and he sank inlo the burning mass. The loss on the building is not yet known. Pour Jervis, N. Y., May 2.—An accident occurred on the Erie Railroad this morning, whioh may result in the loss of several lives. An east bound stock train ran into a caboose of a construction train, completely demolishing tho car and severely injuring seven employees. It is thought several will die. A carload of calves was derailed and all killed. New York, Muy 2.—Billy Murray, of this city, fought Jack Lyman, of Boston, in Brooklyn this morning, for a purse of $500 and the 1101b. championship. Murray won in the thir'y- ninth round. Lyman in the thirty- seventh round received a terrific blow on the left eye, blinding him, but he would not give in till the thirty-ninth round, when he was km eked out. Washington, May 2.—The president to day respited, until the 17th inst., Nelson Cobert, a young negro sentenced to be hanged here to-morrow for the murder of one vVenzel, 80 years of age. The respite is granted to a) low him to prepare for deuth, as the motion for a new trial wa» only refused yesterday. London, May 2.—The proceedings of the Samoan Conference in Berlin are followed with great interest in England, and nearly all the Loudon papers contain daily comment nn Iho matters now being ueliherated at the German capitul. The Ridioal press is persistent in its occussatiou that Lord Salisbury has leanings towards German interests in the Conference and intimates that the German and English commissioners seem to work together inthe conference and ore joindyapposed to the American commissioners. It is, the Radical papers assert, a grove blunder to sacrifice American to German interests. England has or ought to have more in common with the United States than with Germany. Washington, May, 3.—Secretory Blaine was ot the state department this morning and received Sir Julian Pauncefote, the new British minister, who was accompanied by the members of his legation. Shortly afterwards the party went to the White house ond Sir Julian was formally presented to the president by Secretory Blaine. Edgerley, La., May 3.—A merchant named Melwick, living at Blair, shot and killed his wife and two children yesterdsy afternoon. He then set fire to his house, nnd after waiting until the structure wos thoroughly enveloped in flames, shot and killed himself. The bodies of his wife and children were almost wholly incinerated. Philadelphia, Pa., May 3—A horse and coach containing a number of passengers was struck by a train on the Pennsylvania Railroad, ot Bridgeport crossing, this morning. Two were killed and four badly injured. The killed aro F. K. Wumroth and James Finigan. Names of the injnred not ascertained. New York, May 3.—Yachtsmen here generally discredit the story that the Earl of Dunraven declines to race the Valkyrie for the American cup. A letter is due now from the Earl. The London Times believes tliot there is a misunderstanding in connecton with Lord Dunraven's challenge, which will bo amicably arranged. New York, May 3.—Following is among tho Panama advices to-day, via ss. Newport: Details of a serious riot in Georgetown, Demerara, beginning March 10 and lasting 3 days, have just been received ot Panama. The immediate cause of the rioting was a quarrel in the marker between u Portugese nnd a negro, in which the latter wob knocked senseless and is said to have recoived fatal injuries. The real cause, however, was an old feud botween the immigrant Portugese and the negro population. Curtain reoent judicial decisions in favor of Portugese prisoners had inflamed the negroes and only the slightest spark was needed to start the mine. This was furnished by a fracas in the market, and in a few hours' time Georgetown was a scone of wild riot and confusion, which might hove been averted by prompt action of the officers. A rabble of thousands of frantic and senseless negroes rushed through the streets, spreading destruction whenever they encountered Portugeso or their property. The authorities were paralyzed, and opposed to tho mob a very inadequate force of police, special constables, and volunteers, armed only with police batons. The rioters outnumbered them fifteen to oue and were armed with stones, sticks, broken bottles,. cutlasses and some pistols. The result was deplorable. The oity defenders were overpowered and roughly handled, although they succeeded in taking three hundred prisoners. The following day arms wore resorted to and on tho third day order wus re-established. Voiy many persons wero seriously wounded and the hospitals wero filled with victims, a few of whom died. None- ef' the government forces were killed. The damage to the city is estimated at over a hundred thousand dollars. Fresno, Cal, Moy 3.—Wells, Fargo & Co. received o despatch from their agent at Nogales, Ariz., this morning stating that Robt. Stewart had beeu arrested there for robbing tho stage near here, last July, of $8,000 in. amalgam, which was being carried by the expresB company. Stewart is oa his way here in custody nf officers. San Francisco, May 3.—It is now believed that David L. Hackott, of the Napa Journalist, who has been missing for a week, hos gone to Oregon or Washington Territory, owing to financial troubles. The seven seamen of the schooner Carrie A. Lane, charged by their captain with insubordination, hove beeu held for trial by tho United States commissioner. Los Anoeles. May 3.—Jerry Smith, the desperado who assaulted a middle aged woman, on Sunday, lied to his liouse last night, resisted arrest, und shot Sheriff Aguirre in the arm. He wus driven from the house after it had been set un fire and succeeded in making his escape, but wos captured by several deputy sheriffs, in a coal house, at four o'clock this morning. A loaded revolver and half a hundred cartridges were found on him. San Francisco, May 3.—The celebrated Sharon caso was the producer of another sensation to-day. It come, up before the supreme oourt for argument on the order of Superior Judge Sullivan, denying Mrs. Terry a new trial. During the course of the argument the court asked for the "marriage contract" alleged to been drawn up bjr the deceased -Senator Sharon and Mrs. Terry, then Surah Althco Hill, aud which was nullified by the federal court about a year ago. David Terry, plaintiff's husband, informed tbe cunrfr. lhat the document could not be produced us it hud been burned by the Uro at his home in Fresno. The announcement created great surprise. The argument will be concluded tomorrow. New York, May 3. -There is. a prospect of a still further advance- in the price of sugar. Tho market, for raw sugars has been strong at the advanced prices that have been charged,, and late advices from principal shipping ports continues the report of the- short crops. The banks in Havana are advancing loans on the crop to- 90 per cent of its value, and this enables- planters to hold their sugor for higher prices. The market is satisfactory aa present, Imt brokers look for bettez- prices before many days Berlin, May 3.—The American commissioners to the Samoan conference have been invited to dine wiUu the emperor ut Potsdam. London, May 3 —Madame Dufatix, daughter of M. Henri Rochefort, whelms gone to France to attend the funeral of his s< n, who committed*! suicide at Bone, met her father nt Dover. Their meeting and subsequent: interview was extremely touching. Dublin, May 3.—Conybeare, GladJ stou-an, M P. for Camborne division of Cornwall, has been convicted of fio- luting the Crimes act and sentenced to threo months imprisonment without hard lubor. Ho appealed and hast been liberated on bail. Vienna, May 3.—The Catholio congress adjuui ued yesterday with cheers- fur the pope and lhe Kaiser. Cape Town, South Africa, May 3.— Campbell, third sou uf the Duke ef Argyle, died here yesterday. Denth nf "lllll" BrlBK,. "Bill" Briggs, a noted faro dealer of Sun Francisco, died in that city -ft few days ago. About a quarter of a. century ago Briggs visited Victoria and set up his "tiger" at Lovett's Cold Tea Balnol], then on the corner of Langley alley and Yates street. Ho cleaned cut several prominent business men* and afterwards went to Cariboo, where ho diminished tho piles of many successful miners. He come to tho coast. 40 years ago and was considered a respectable mun—fora gambler.—(Mmist. Enormous Panther Killed. Messrs. H. and C. Pike of Highland district shot ond killed a panther yeaterday morning which measured eight feet in length. It is supposed that the animal destroyed about $400 worth of property during the year, having killed 47 sheep in the vicinity. The hunters came upon him yesterday morning just os he wos coming around to look for his breakfast. He was savage and struck wickedly at tho dogs with his paw, but finally took to a tree, where H. Pike sent a bullet through his brain.—rimes. "I was suffering," Bays S. S. Shew felt, of Kingsloy, Mon., "from weakness and loss of appetite, with a severe headache, and could scarcely walk. My firsl bottle of Burdock Blood Bitters enabled me to walk ubout the holise, and wheal had taken the second bottlo I found myself entirely cured. Job printing of all kinds neatly done at the Columbian office. Prices will be found as low as ot any other office m the provinoe.— Adv, Weekly British Columbian Wedacslluy Morning, May 8, 1889. LQcOlTciEBAniE^ (From Xtat-y Columbian, May 4.) Sir Leonard Tilley, lieutenant-governor of Now Brunswick, was to leavo Fredericton about May 1st on u two mouths trip to tho Pacific const. The buttery paraded last night at the dull shed and was put thruugh a number of movements which wore performed in a very creditable manner. Kamloops is progressing rapidly in •more ways than one. To-day throo insane persons arrived from there for treatment at the asylum for the insane. The woman who was sentenced by Judge Walkem, at Kamloops, to 2 years in penitentiary, arrived by the Pacific express to-day uud is now under the warden's charge. It is currently reported that since the recent additions to the Salvation Army, the devil has gono to Nnnaimo to get clear of the noise. Lucky devil, that ho can get away.—Fie. Standard. Mr. Agassiz reports that the young sockeye salmon turned loose in the Harrison river some weeks ago, are thriving nicely. They are to be found in large schools at any point of the river where the water is shallow, and they are os frisky and healthy looking as young trout. The body of John H. Kelly, of Chicago, a victim of the Hamilton roil- way disaster, has been identified. L. Oratt, a student of the college of physicians, New York, was among the killed. Jno. A. Murray, a tailor of Oshawa, Ont., is being inquired for. Adam Forepaugh's agent is missing. The str. Irving left for Hope this morning with a large number of passengers and 80 tons of merchandise. She will return on Monday in time to leave on her regular trip. A large quantity of the freight will go over Hope mountain into the Similkameen country, where the supply laid in last fall is beginning to run short. This is the first trip of the season to Hope. Bishop Lemmens is at present engaged in a very worthy work. From 9 o'clock in tho morning till late in the afternoon he finds a pleasure in instructing a class of young Indians in a small house situated in the reserve, in religious and worldly subjects. The work is purely a labor of love on his part, and it is gratifying to learn that he is meeting with success.—Times. Tho fishing schooner Edward E. Webster, after a trip of five months, returned to Seattle on Wednesday with a catch of 80,000 halibut. The most of the fish were taken off at Queen Charlotte islands, where the Oscar aud Hattie were also engaged in fiBhintr The Hattie reported a catch of 60,000 fish. The Webster disposed of her cargo to Seattle parties at 31, cents per pound. Inslalation of Officers. The following officers of Dominion Lodge No. 4 I. O. G. T., were installed in their respective chairs lost night: W. O. T., Sister Nellie Gilley; V. T., Bro. Jos. Kelly; Rec. Secty., Bro. W. O. Loye:Fin. Seoty., Bro: F. H. Meyers; Treas., Bro. J. Latham; Marshall, Bro. A. E. Mann; I. G. Sister Francis Miller; Sentinel, Bro. G. Haines; Chaplain Bro. F. S. Case;Supt.-Juven- ile Templars, Sister C. Wintermute. The membership of this lodge Bhows a total of 81, and the financial condition is steadily improving. ♦ Muun'a Cannery. Munn & Co's. new cannery is now ready to receive the necessary machinery, which arrived a few days ago ond was token down to the cannery last night by the str. Irving. The steamer also took down a thousand boxes of tin for Munn & Co. und the can makers will be put to woik immediately so as to have a good stock un hand when the run commences. Everything in connection with the building of the new cannery is progressing favorably and all that is now required is a favorable season to repay the enterprise of the energetic proprietors. . m -♦ Fishing Boats on tiic I'roser. Under tho new fisheries law, by which only 450 fishing boats are allowod on tho Fraser river, tho allotment lo cannerios has been made as follows: Ewen's cannery, 31; Delta Canning Co., 24; Wudhuni's cannery, 24; Laidlaw & Co , 24; B. Young, 24; Wellington Packing Co., 24; Phoenix oonnery 23; Harlock&Co., 20; Richmond Cunning Co., 20; Bon Accords Conning Co., 22; Beaver cannery, 18; Sea Island Canning Co., 18; Oanoe Pusb Canning Co., 18; Hobson Ss Co, 18; Fraser River Fishory, 20. One hundred boats have been allowed to outside fishermen, and of this number 44 have boen licensed up to date, The Keefer Divorce. The Keefer divorce caso which will come up at the next session of parliament, is a complicated affair. Some seven years ago Mrs. Keefer procured a divorce in a Buffalo court, her husband making no defense, and subsequently married Mr. Simpson, a well known civil engineer. Mr. Keefer for somo time had been in British Columbia eugaged in various public works. He owus a magnificent mansion, one of the finest in Niagara district, situated in Thorold. All tho parties to the suit are well known throughout the Niagara peninsula, and it is supposed that the present suit is brought principally to settle legal complications, and consequently that little or no defense will be made to the petition which, in this instance, is brought by Mr. Hugh Forbes Keefer himself. Going Hack on llie "Perfesh-s." The professional race at Victoria on tho 24th is off. At a meeting of the general committee held Wednesday evening the following resolution was carried unanimously : Moved by Mr. J.H. Seeley, Beconded by Mr. 11. P. Rithet, that the understanding with Mr. Hamm for a professional nice on the 24th of May celebration having been that three other professional oarsmen were to row here before rowing at any point on the coast north of San Francisco, and from a telegram and letter just read from O'Connor they now intend to row ut Tacoma on the 18th of May, which would be likely to seriously detroct from the attraction which a contest of oarsmen would be; Resolved, therefore, that the programme arranged at the last meeting of the committee be amended by omitting therefrom tho professional prize of $1,000 Unexpected Sockeye Bun. If every fisherman on the Fraser river had caught a whale in his net, he could not have been more surprised than he was with the results of last night's fishing. A small run of sock- eye salmon commenced last night and every fisherman made excellent catches. Vianen's boats brought iu this morning over 400 fish, by far the largest number since the season opened. To say the fishermen were surprised scarcely expresses their feelings, the run being so unexpected and unprecedented at this season of the year. A few sockeyes are annually caught in the months of May and June, but the fish are not usually numerous till July. The fishermen freely expressed lhe opinion that these fish are some more of the good work of the hatchery, otherwise the run wouldtiot have commenced till the usual time. How long the run will last; and the dimen skins it will osume, are questions which excite considerable speculation, and the results will be watched with keen interest. The .llel-iren-Boss Mills, The directors of the McLaren-Ross Lumber Co. went up by Bteamer this morning to the Mclnnes farm, the site of their new mill, to inspect the ground and to examine into the practicability of the proposed plans. In conversation with Mr.D. MacLaren, arepresen- tative of The Columbian gleaned the fact that the building of the mills is now arranged beyond a doubt. The only hindrance to active operations commencing immediately is the necessity of having tho plans complete in every detail so that no useless labor will be expended. Mr. MacLaren would not say what the exact capacity of the mills will be, but intimated that they would at least equal any iu the province. A second mill will be built somewhere up lhe coast, but its location has not yet been ohosen and may not be for some little time. Mr. MacLaren iB favorably impressed with Westminster as a business centre, and considers her situation excellent for shipping und commercial purposes. Speaking of British Columbia timber, bosiiid itcertainly wus inagnificient, and superior to anything he had ever seen of its kind, but ho was positive in declaring that the Canadian white pine was a better all-round marketable lumber. The Messrs. MacLaren will remain in the city till Monday. Sinco writing the abovo the directors have returned from inspecting the mill site, and it is understood, on tho very best authority,that the plans have been adopted nnd Mr. Kendall has been instructed to commence work .on the now mills forthwith. The mill building will be 455 feut long by 72 feet wide, uud it will be furnished with the most modern machinery. Mr. Kendall will commence active operations on Monday. An Indian Tragedy. Miss Peters' Concert. The concert given at the Oddfellows' Hall last night by Miss Peters and her pupils, was a complete success in every way, many present being of the opinion that it was the the beat amateur entertainment given this season. The hall was comfortably tilled and the audience was most appreciative. The dinging and instrumental selections were most pleasing in every instance, and the ladies are to be heartily congratulated on the success they achieved. The stage wss handsomely arranged, and, with the actors, formed a pretty picture. Miss Peters' worth aa an instructor was made plainly manifest last night, and it is to be hoped the second concert, which is to be given at Vancouver on Monday evening, will be patronized as richly Hits merits deserve. Near the Honnah mission, a short timo ago, a deadly tragedy took plaoe, A stalwart native come into the village and imbibed too freely of hoochi- noo (Indian whiskey). Walking along the street he saw a young married girl with whom he was greatly infatuated. The girl was afraid to meet him, and, turning, ran to her house. The man gave pursuit and gained entrance to the house. All the inmates escaped in terror. The desperado boldly continued his hunt for the woman, and the husband of the woman, with a few friends, took refuge in his own house again. The ravishing fiend returned, and, demanding admittance, battered in the door with an axe, and as he ontered was shot and instantly killed. The friends of the dead man met in counoil, and, according to their custom, demanded a life for his life. The husband and protector of his wife's virtue gave himself into the oustody of his enemies and was unceremoniously killed.—Alaska Free Preu. LOCAL AND JjMERAL NEWS. (From Daily Columbian, May 6.) A lone and despondent drunk was fined $1 and costs nt the police court this morning. Richards, Hoywood & Macintosh sold suburban property to-day to the value of $11,800. A generous contribution of $10 to the Van Luven fund was received today. The fund now aggregates $50. The hay crop on the Delta never looked more promising than it does at present. Grain crops are a little backward owing to tho numerous rains of late. The diums for the Rifles Band have arrived and will be served out to-morrow night to the bandsmen. The first march out with the new band will be on Thursday evening. The semi-annual examinations of applicants for entrance tothohighscliool will commence in the central school, in this city, on Wednesday, May 27th, at 1 p. m. See notice. An addition to the Central hotel, opened a few days ago, will bo commenced this week, which when completed will add a large number of rooms to the present accomodation. During tho time occupied in making the additions and impruvements to the provincial asylum for the insane a large numbor of the inmates of the institution will be removed tb qnarters in the provincial gaol. Tho Nanaimo Courier, which recently enlarged its doily issue, has commenced the publication of on eight- page and very readable weekly. Our not yet six-months old cotemporary displays a commendable amount of enterprise, which should win it success. Ripo strawberries on May Oth is well worth noting. The children wero busy feasting on them at noon today in the school yard, and one young lndy had the goodness to present one of the luscious berries tu a representative of The Columbian who happened to bo passing ut the time. On Friday evening, May 17th, Mr. L. O. Armstrong (Max O'Neil), will deliver a lecturo entitled "From Europe to Asia, through Canada," illustrated with the stercopticon. The leoture will be given under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A., and will be held in the Oddfellows' Hall. The Colonis* says the Abyssinian lay an hour and a quarter off Victorin, the 3'inics ssys hnll nn hour, and both think it a great shame that she did not lond mails nnd passengers there. Bo- fore discussing the latter subject, it would be well for the two papers to fight out the exact length of the vessel's stay. The police court this morning was crowded with almond-eyed celestials, who all seemed to take a deep interest in the assault case, Ah Shun vs Quong Hiug. Ah Shun, the assaulted party, had his fnco almost covered with black gum, which application did not. add perceptibly to his natural beauty, though it served to bring out its many detects in a most striking manner. After taking Mr. Austin's evidence the case was adjourned till tomorrow. Messrs. Gilley Bros, proprietors of the Transfer Stables, have now the best stocked stables on the Mainland. They have lately added two coil spring buggies and a handsome phaeton, to their stock, the latter having boen manufactured by Messrs. Reid & Ourrie, of this city. The stables contain 17 carriage ond saddle horses, and on Saturday a very handsome pair of blacks were purchased, which promise to outstep anything in horseflesh in the city. Helta Municipal Election. A special despatch from Ladners gives the following ns the result of the municipal nominations to-day : For reeve, John Kirkland, by acclamation; candidates for councillors for Ward 1, T. E. Lddner and H. Trim; Ward 2, Thos. McNeely and Win. Arthur; Ward 3, Wm. Pybus; Wnrd 4, Wm. Tasker; Ward 5, John Oliver by acclamation. Election Thursdny next. The 8. g. Idaho. The Columbian, received a despatch to-day from Mr. B. Campbell, manager of the Oregon Railway and Navigation Company, Portland, stating that the Bteamer Idaho will sail for Westmin ster en May 10th. Tho Idoho wob billed to sail ou May 2nd, but was un avoidably delayed. For freight rates application ahould bo made to Mr. Campbell or to the purser on board. The Idaho may be expected about the 13th inst. .—. -*- ♦— Ri-ported Favorably* Private information has been received from Seattle to the effect that MesBrs. Hewitt and Lombard, who have lately inspected the entire line of the Southern Railway, from Westminster to Seattle, have reported favorably on the project to the syndicate which purposes to purchase $3,- 600,000 worth of the railway bonds. This news, if substantiated later on, and there is every reason to believe that it will be, is of much importance to Weitminster. -ireslntuter—Liverpool. A gentleman named Baker representing a large shipping firm in England, is in the eity at present for the purpose of ascertaining the odviiiability of establishing a regular line of clipper ships between Westminster and Liverpool direct. Mr. Baker interviewed a number of the leading salmon packers to-day, who all promised to patronize the line ahould it be established. Mr. Baker seems to think the inducements offered and the bright outlook generally will result in the establishment of the line. The Hi.eLaren.Rosi Mills. The MacLaren-RosB Mills have an energetic manager in the person of Mr. Kendall. This gentleman has entered upon his duties with un energy nnd vim which promises a speedy realization of the general wish concerning this now industry. The contract for building the wharves for the. company lniB already been let to Mr. D. A. MacDonald, and the pile driver will go up to-morrow morning and work will be immediately commenced. Tho wharfage room will be largo, and ample for the accomodation of several vessels. About 2000 piles will bo used in the construction of the wharves at present under contract. All other matters in connection with the erection of tho mills ore being arranged with the utmost possible speed. , . .—^—— The Olllclal Programme. Tho following is the official programme for the Queen's birthday cole bration on May 24th and 25th, as do cided upon Friday evening at a gener al committeo meeting in Victoria. The detailed programme, containing prizes, etc., will be distributed in a few days. first day. Baseball match—Viotoria v. Seattle, 0 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sailing mutch—Same hour from Outer wharf. Horse racing—11 a.m. tc 1:30 p.m., at Victoria Driving Park. Bicycle races—11:30 n.m. to 12:30 p.m. Regatta—2 p.m. SECOND DAY. Lacrosse match—Victoria v. Vancouver, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Horse racing at Victoria Driving Park, 11 a.m. to 1.30. p.m. Athletic sports (including an exhibition by E. W. Johnston, the celebrated Canadian athlete;, 0:30 a.m. to 12 m. Sham Battle—2 p.m. *-.-. Aikiiinil Heeling of tins c'mnpiiiiy. The shareholders of the New Westminster Gos Company met in general meeting this morning at the Gus works at 10 o'clock, with James Cunningham, president, in the chair. Present B. Douglas, Jno. Hendry, H. Elliott, A, G, h. Milne, T. J. Trapp, L. Guichon P. Smytho nnd D. Morris, secretnry- treusuror und munnger. The mannger rend ihe report of the year's work, showing a good increase in consumption und receipts. The compnny has spent upwards of $5,000 in extension and improvements during the past yesr, all of which shows very satisfactorily. Aid. Reid, chairman of the light oominittee of the city oouncil, waited opon the company with regard to tho lighting question, and was assured the company wob using its hest efforts to give the utmost satisfaction in fulfilling all its contracts, lt was also proved that the statement of the lumps boing put out at 1 o'clock in the morning was incorrect in itself. The directorate having retired, wore declared eligible for re-election, nnd wero uiiniiininusly elected, as follows : James Cunningham, president; Henry Elliott, vice- president; John Hendry, B. Douglas, and A. G. L. Milne, Victoria. David Morris was re-appointed soc.-treus. and manager for the year; and Alfred Smithers, auditor. A vote of thanks to the directors and manager was passed, after which tho meeting adjourned end the works and plant were inspected. Maple Hldgr Moles. Correspondence of the Columblnn. Tho drama of "The Lusi Loaf" was played in the school-house on the evening of the 29th ult., by the Union DramaticClub. Asthiswasthefirstoccu- sionfor those composing the club to appear on the stage, much speculation was rife among gossips and connoisseurs of the locality as to the probable failure and collapse of tho play in their hands. Notwithstanding theso forbodings a large and respectable number of people turned out to hear and see for themaelveB. The ordor wss perfect. The rendition of the play was received as each acted his or her part, with rounds of applause, and tho delighted audience, individually and collectively, expressed themselves not only woll pleased but surprised st the excellent manner in which each iimulour rendered his or her part. Following is tho cast of characters: Mark Ashton, P. Murray; Mra. Katu Ashton, M'bb Minnie Irving; Lilly Ashton, MisB Belle Armstrong; Patty Jones, MisB Mabel Beckett; CalebHuuson, JamesFrnsor; Harry Hanson, Thos. Honry; Tom tho Chump, Sydney IJumsby; Dick Bustle, Hugh McKay; uchestra Messrs. Sinclair, Neilson und Hninmerton. At the close a unanimous vote of thanks was tendered Mr. and Mrs. Beckett of Fort Haney for the kindness shown by them in granting the use of their house for the rehearsals of the play. The character of this drama is striotly moral, wealth and intoxicating liquors, powerful sb they sre in their tendencies to deoide the destinies of men, are often frustrated, and the net which the most wily prepares and sets for hia fellowman often recoils on himself. These points are amply brought out in "The Last Loaf." As por invitation the club will play this drama on Monday erening 13at inst, in the Haney school-house. The proceeds to be applied to the purchase of school prizes. The Paoifio Coast Photographer and Viewing Company are doing a rushing business at Port Hammond. The work done by them is of an excellent oharaoter, and consequently the patronage extended to them necessitates their re maining at Hammond at least tno weeks longer than thoy anticipated, They will go to OhiUiwaok next. The nostmnstor at Hammond has been advised by the postmaster-general that it ia tno intention of the do partment to opon a branch of tho Postofflce Savings Bank at Port Hammond ln a few days. THE CHURCHES. Summaries of City Sermons Spoken Yesterday. st. Paul's church. At the Refurmed Episcopal church last evening, Rev. Thomas Haddon preached from Phillipiaus 1st chap., part of 27 ond 28 vs.- "Stand fast in one spirit, with one mind, striving together for the faith of the gospel; and in nothing terrified by your adversaries'—and spoke ns follows: The bible opens with two of tho most important facts evor communicated to the human race, God and His creation; these wero not discovered, but revealed. In the conclusion of the 1st chapter of Genesis, God, reviewing His work, gives to His peoplo for all time the impress that it was very good; there was peace and plenty in Eden, but that soon changed wheu sin entered; tho conflict began and hns been going on evor sinco. Tho fall of Adam and Eve is doubted by some, but tho facts of human history confirm it, nnd the difference is apparent: in the constant struggle for human and animal existence. This world is not fitted for our existence in un unending future, but is a training place to prepare us for another and better place. Meu ever since tho full have been on fighting bent; look at the old testament, and see how they fought, and ih modern times it has been ono continued struggle—battle upon battle—nations baptized in blood—and the national revenues are still voted to provide forcon- structing the most destructive weapons of warfare. Then what a mental strife not only in politics, but in theology; the object of the gospel was to create peace, but in working out tho end the strife is great; but the peace spoken of by Paul was the peace of death; Pnul looked upon life as n struggle, hence he used military terms, and just as he. is going to meet Nero's host he calmly declares "I have fought a good fight; I have kept tho faith," and here, us in other places, he views the earthly career as a continual fight. Paul had many adversaries, and to-day they are found just as numerous, in nil localities and amongst all peoples; some with learning, ability, and away up iu society, coming forth with great swelling words of vanity. Our spiritual adversaries stand arrayed against us. Christ says to all Christian workers: "CitizeiiB, I am your king; you are My people; there are your adver- suiies; on to the fight!" Unity is necessarily important in every undertaking, and nu real success can ever accrue, whether in the army, tho government or the church, without it. I do not mean there should not bo a division of forces, but that there should be no division of loyalty. The church is divided into separate organizations, but all have the same end in view, and are loyal to their sovereign, and have one purpose, and that, to defend the King and His people; different modes, but all tend to aud aro united in maintaining and upholding the right and loyalty to Christ, and it is this unity the world needs to-day. When loyalty is fixed on any particular section or church, more thun on Christ nr His word, it is u sin, and oneness of spirit nnd unity with God nre lost. Often we find in divisions n seeming unity and vice «r.«i: the Protestant church, though seemingly divided, is united on tho fundamental principles of the bible. The great object of Christ's coming was to free mun, to elevate him, hence the necessity of churches nnd people to labor togethor to that end, with thorough earnestness, Btriving together, nothing terrified, but with humble boldness, thnt carrieB o.-er every obstacle, that leads on to successful issue. As lhe tree was planted, it is your duty to stand by it, and uphold that which hns beon founded and hns since been watered with bloud. Be strong, God will supply the strength if we trust him. Let us cultivate unity, and show a bold front against sin in every form, and may God help those who have not yet attained, to enter into the liberty of the gospel to-night, help you to leave the enemy's camp and become followers of Christ, and he will ultimately raise you up to His throne. ST. ANDREWS CHURCH. Rev, Thos. Scouler preached last eyeuing from the following text: Hebrews 9c. 27v.—"And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment,"—and spoko as follows: In speaking of this very solemn subject I would seek to be guided, not by tho wild speculations of imagination or of philosophy, but by the touching of scripture alone. The subject is too momentous to be trifled with. Tu tho law nnd the testimony we shall go in considering it. "It is appointed unto men once to die; after this judgment." No mun can shut his eyes to tho fuct that the dust Bhall return to the dust and the ashes to ashes. What manner of man is it that liveth and shall not see death. Almost every week and every day we aro reminded of this sad fact by the removal of ouo and another of our friends and acquaintances. During the last few weeks we have had this truth foroibly impressed upon ns. We have seen the aged takon to the house appointed for all living. We have seen the father taken; now it is the mother; and one who was with us within these walls last Sabbath evening, when we were met for worship, has been laid to rest. Surely the praotical lesson is that we should seek to be ready. No man cau count upon the three score years and ten. To-day we may be in health and strength, and to-morrow cold in death. How many live as if they would never die. At least they seem to make no preparation for death. They are faith ful and dilligont about their ordinary duties; but, oh, remember to make some preparation for your soul, to lay up for yourselves treaiure in heaven; neglect not thoso higher duties that are incumbent upon you. Who oan tell when the master shall call" Happy are thoae that aro prepared to meot the Judgo of all tho earth. After death, the judgment. When we pats away by death from this scene thei judgment takes place, so far as out future condition or state of existenci is concerned. As the tree falls soil lies. He that ia holy shall be hob still; ho that is filthy shall befilthi still; he that is • righteous shall bi righteous still. Whilst it is clear tha judgment shall take place at the en< of the world, it is also clear that wi enter upon a state of rewards am punishments ot death. The scripture do not teach that there is a state o probation after death. Nn, no; th soul either blooms m immortal life, or sad to state, is lost for evor. Th scriptures do not hold out any hope o probation after death. He who is hon once, dies twice, and he who has bee: born twice, dies once. Johu speak and tells us: He saw heaven opened "and behold a great multitude whio no man could number." He was told "These are they which came up uut c great tribulation and have washed thei robes and made them white in th blood of the lamb." We are taugl by our Lord that when the bouI leavi the body it immediately passes awn into life or death, into heaven or hel The case of Lazarus and Dives is a illustration of this. We seo, thoi that when man passes away from th earth his eternal state is fixed, -fl are taught throughout the whole of ll scriptures that Chriat shall bo tl judge of the quick and the dead, fi the father both appointed Him i judgo of all. There is Burely fitness this, because He is God and man. A the powers and attributes of divini are needed in Him who shall judge tl world. There is fitness, also, in H humanity; He took our nature opi Him in order that He might be ab to understand our trials nnd Byi palhize with us. Ho has seen t! almost superhuman efforts that B people havo put forth in battlii against sin. Whilst this is a solen fact, that after doath comes judgmei it is not calculated to alarm His peop They know their Savior, they hu heard from His lips-. "Thy Bins n forgiven thee," and those other won "I have blotted out thy transgressio as a cloud, and thine iniquities as thick cloud." They have been call to sit down with Him in heavet places. But there is another class tl dread judgment, and the judge abt all things. They are the ungocl those who know not Christ. 'I speaker concluded: Are you living that when you aro called into His pr ence you may be ablo to render yi account with joy, and not with gri God help us all to live us we shall w we had when we come to die. Messrs. C. C. Richards k Co. Gents,—Having used MINAR LINIMENT for soveral years in stable, I attest to its being tho best tb I know of for horse flesh. In the fam wo bavo used it for ovory purpose th liniment is adapted for, it being rec mended to us by the lute Dr, J. I. Webster. Personally I find it tho ] allayer of neuralgic pain I have ever ii: B. Titus, Proprietor Yarmouth Livery Sta fc-TOTXClE. LORENZO LERTORA, Deceased. ALL PERSONS having any oil against the estate of Lorenzo Ler formerly of the Fountain, near Llll deceased, nro hereby required tosei the particulars of their claims to Ql Piaggio, of Happy Valley, Metch District, or lo Nicola Bonini, ol the K tain, Llllooet, the Executors of the w the will of the said deceasod, on or b the 1st day of July next. Dated BUIIi April, 1880. dwrny4ml GILLIO PIAGG 2*totic:b. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 1 I intend to apply to the Chief mlsstoner of Lands and Works to chase the following described lnnd, v Tho north-enst Y, of Bectlon 28,1 ship 4, commencing at a stake pine the northeast corner of snld lot, tl west 40 chains, thenoe south 40 ot tbence enst 40 obalns, thence nor chnlns, to the pointof commencei containing one hundred and sixty acres, moro or less. THOS. HADD Now West, B. 0., May 2,1880. W8my2m A Pleasing Sense of H< and Strength Renewed,; of Ease and Comfor Followa the use of Syrup of Figs acta gently On the Kidneys, Liver 0 Bo- -Effectually Cleansing the Syston Costive or Bilious, Dispellir Colds, Headaches and Fi and permanently curing HABITUAL OONSTIPAT without weakening Or irritating guns on whioh it aots. For sale In 7Do bottle, by all 1.1 Druggists. •uannotuaso o»w nr ins OALITOBHIAFiaSYBIII . Sui nuunswo, On., _ VHJBTOia.Kr.. NswYrj Weekly British Columbian Wednesday Horning, May 8, mso. I. It- Spring Assizes. (Mr. Justice McCreight Presiding.) Wednesday, May 1, His lordship entered the court at 11 o'clock a. m, and was received with the usual honors. The roll of petit jurors was called. I The following gentlemen, comprising the grand jury were then called: W. F. Allen, W. H. Burr, Robert Couth, Geo. R. Gordon, J. W. Horne, ?. H. 0. Bell-Irving, John Kirkland, | H, A. Mellow, J. W. McFarland, H. "1: R. MoOraney, I. Oppenheimer, Adam r Parker, 0. D. Rand, M. Sinclair, V Thos. Stephenson, Fred. G. Strick- 9 land. The grand jurors took their seats || and chose Mr. Oppenheimer foreman. V. After the grand jurors were sworn his Kit lordship remarked that thero were K" only six cases at this assize and only |>1 one that is of a very serious nature. ™ In the case of Chu Chu charged with cutting and wounding one Ah Hon, ... you will have no difficulty in finding a l|( true bill. | The next case is that of McNeill :. charged with uttering forged notes. ,'J Evidence will be produced to show fe that there was guilty knowledge on the Xiipart of the accused. The case of f, Michael Hanley for forging a $5 bauk [if'note at Vancouver was a similar one [and called for serious consider- jtjation. We do not want forged notes JPhere. "' The next case is that of Sprouster 'charged with larceny at Port Moody. j?' When you have disposed of those four "'cases those of you who belong to Van- I'couer can go home if you wish, but i' eome back on the morning train on jj; Friday to consider the cases of Sulli- jj.van and Langis. ijL The court then adjourned for half T'an hour. At 2 o'clock tho court re- ^assembled and the grand jury entered the court room and presented a true I bill in eaoh of the above named cases. Sprouster was then placed in the (dook. He pleaded guilty and was refunded for sentence. The case of Michael Hanley, charged with forgery was then called, | Mr. McColl (Corbould & McOoll) I appeared for the prosecution and T. C. Atkinson appeared for the defense, j' Lewia Moris, proprietor of the Glad stone inn, sworn: I got the bill produced from the prisoner at the bur; il gave the bill to the chief of the Vancouver police; ic was about C o'clock tin the evening when he passed the bill; I', -.hero was only one light burning; there mas another man with the prisoner; f hey only remained 5 or 6 minutes; I lo net recollect receiving a $5 bill the llay before; the bill has changed very Touch in colour; I am satisfied thnt the 'prisoner is the man who passed off the .iill in question; I never saw either of I'heso men before that time; I saw |prisoner 5 or fl days afterwards. :- To a juror: It was a stout man with : vhite beard who was with the prisoner lilt my house, Ba W. Falding sworn: I reoeived that . ,16 bill from the clerk of the police ,,, ourtat Vancouver; he marked the bill. J Mrs. Franks aworn;I keep nstore at . ,'ancouver; tho prisoner came into (liy store on the 12th of March and .'.-ought a pocket book; he gave me the ij'ill produced; I showed the bill to my I'usband; he told me the bill was not viioney; he gavo it to the chief of jiplice; it wub twilight when he came Jlto my store; he took the bill out of K big pocket book; the bill was colour- la little; the police brought the seised to my store about 11 o'clock at jight, in order that I might afterwards j able to identify him. 'Mr. McColl, in cross-examination, '.oduced a pocket book nnd asked wit- ,:ss if that waB the book out of which »>a accused took the bill in question, i''Which she replied, "It is." ttyZed Franks sworn; I received tho fcl produced from my wife; I gave it 'j'i'the chief of police about fifteen min- y ib afterwards; 1 am satisfied that the •11 produced is the bill I gave the lflico. !||3. D. Brymner, agent Bank of .''lmtreei, sworn, said: The bills proved are not genuine, iii. 0. Dockerill, accountant of the ' nk of, British Columbia, also denied ur genuineness. 3/ohn MoLaron of the Vancouver .lice force, sworn: I arrested the jfsoner on the 12th of March; 1 found Wain chemicals in his possession Rich I here produce; a man named ffi tion pointed out prisoner to me, I X conversation with him with res- 'If, to the money; I took him to Mrs. '• nks1 to see if she would identify if/; she recognised his pipe and his vkot book before she did the man; tartly searched his trunk on that - Jt; I found these chemicals which I [.' doce, and I found also a false (Jskcr. ijnhn Watson, sworn, said; I saw (-}■ prisoner previous to meeting ^ in Franks' store; some time in Joh; he passed a $6 bill; I gave I'jenco in this case at the police r-'t at Vancouver; tho $5 bill was tfiuaed there, and I recognised it as '■: ine passed off on Mrs, Franks. ' 'osos Gibson, sworn : I know the |* aed; I have known him for nearly • '.years; I keep a hotel; the accused Ml at my hotel; he and I had suppor ^|.her ou the 3rd of March; it was |t 6.15 o'clock; after tea tho accused a walk out and returned about fei'olock. ! McColl: I keep a medium class i;Iwss on trial in the police I at Vancouver for a oriminal :o; 1 was found guilty of selling toy to Indians; the accused lived f house about five months; he is a ntor by trade; ho boro a good cter in the east; I knew him for a ler of years beforo he oame to Ih Columbia. |s concluded the evidence in the ;er a brief addross by Mr. Atkin* son, his lordship charged the jury at some length. He remarked that forgery did not merely consist in putting another man's name to a document, but in endeavoring to give the appearance of truth to mere deceit and falsehood. "The first thing for you to do in this case is (o enquire if this is a genuine bill 1 If it is not a genuine bill, did the accused utter it with a guilty knowledge ° In all these cases there are concomitant and surrounding circumstances that muat be taken into account. There is nothing strange about a man calling at a hotel about dusk and asking for n glass of liquor and then asking to change a $5 bill, but under certain circumstancea it might have important significance. If the accused had a guilty knowledge of this bill he might suppose that he would be more successful in passing it off at that hour of the day." The jury retired and in about two and a half hours returned with a verdict of guilty. The prisoner was then remanded for sentence and the court udjourned until Thursday morning at 11 o'clock, Thursday, May 2. The court re-assembled at 10 o'clock, The names of the petit jurors were called. J. R. McNeill, charged with uttering forged bank notes, was placed in the dock. He pleaded not guilty, Mr. McColl appeared fcr the prosecution and Mr. Atkinson and Mr. Townley for the defence. Garret Moore sworn: I lived at Langley before I came here about a month ago; am a carpenter; I remember the day we were playing a game of cards in King & Keery's hotel; we played along until about 2 o'clock in the morning; McNeill was not playing cards; he was attending bar; Walter asked McNeill for a $5 bill; prisoner beckoned Walter Moore to the bar; Moore thon went to the card table and put down the $5 bill and asked me to change it; he came in after a few- moments with another $5 bill and asked to change it; I gave him good money for it; I paid no particular attention to the character of the bills at the timo; I said when I received the first bill that I did not think that it was good; he replied that he wbb not the man tliat could not make that amount good; I called McNeil to the curd table and asked him if the bills he gave Walter Moore were good; he gave me no satisfactory reply; I mot McNeill again before going to bed; he said that the bills wore not good; that he got them up town and he was afraid that he would get into trouble about them; he said that he got the bills from Walter Moore; I went next morning about 6:30 and asked him to come down that I wished to see him; I Baid to him that if ho did not lodk after McNeill I would look after him. Cross-examined by Mr. Atkinson:— We played cards on soveral occasions; I do not remember any other occasions in particular; wo began to play cards on 22nd March about 4 o'clock in the afternoon; the name of the game is "stud poker;" I do not remember the time of the day that I first saw McNeill; 1 am sure I saw him at 4 o'clock p.m.; there were several others in the room besides those who were engaged playing cards; the table on which we wero playing stood at a distance of about 14 feet from the bar; the game we were playing is sometimes called "whiskey poker;" Walter Moore did not seem to have any money except what he received from McNeill; McNeill took the bill from a pocket on his right side, inside his vest; I did not seo where Waltor Moore got the second bill. The court ruled that the witness need not answer that question; a charge amounted to nothing, but if the prisoner was convicted on any oharge he might be compelled to answer a question respecting the said charge. Mr. W. H. Falding, registrar of the court deposed; The bills in question have not been tampered with since I took possession of them, but they have faded some since. Mr. Moresby was the next witness. He deposed: I received the bills from Constable Pearce and handed them over to Mr. Falding. A juror named Irving who was not present yesterday when the roll was called was asked to account for his absence. Ho explained that he hud no intention to trent the court with contempt, but hud simply forgotten Iho dato of tho assizes. His lordship said ns this was his first offence nnd probably an unintentional one tho court would deal with him as lightly as possiblo. Mr. Irving was then dismissed on paying the costs in the case, which amounted to $6.00. Walter Mooro, sworn, aaid : Shortly after McNeill gave me the bill ho came in and beckoned to me to go out to the bar; I went out; he gavo me another $5 bill; I lost the proceeds of the first bill and a portion of the proceeds of tho socond bill; I had about $9 of my own money whon I began to play; Garret Moore told mo that the two bills I got from McNeill wore not good; 1 was arrested in connection with this case; when I was changing the second bill, Garret Moore asked me if the bills wero good; I said that I was good for the amount. Cross-examined: 1 was tending bar about 30 minutes; McNeill asked mo if I could play poker; I said I could; McNeill then said he would stake mo; he put his hand in his pocket and brought out a roll of bills und gave me the $5 bill and put tho rest back in his pocket; Igavethobill to Garret Moore; tho two bills I received from McNeill I changed with Garret Moore. Garret Moore said to me that he would give a certain timo to settle the matter; I replied "how can it be settled;" ho said something about $100; I cannot swear whether he said it would cost $100 or that ho said ho would settle the mattor for $100, Mr. Moresby, sworn: I think ib wns about tho 23rd of Maroh that I arrested the prisonor; he was chown ono noto; he said ho received it from a party in Toronto. Constablo Pearce, sworn: I know Garret Moore; I got one bill from him; I gavo it to Mr. Moresby; I was present at the time McNeill was searched; he said he got the bills from a man in Toronto; the notes woro hero produced; I recognize the notes produced as the same taken from the prisoner. Alexander Morrison, sworn: I know Garret Moore and was present when the game of cards was played; Walter Moore passed something to Garret Moore and tho latter Baid it was not good. John Uren, a photographer, ou being sworn, was shown the bills. He said he believed them to have boen photographed, and he could produce bills very nearly like them by the process of photographing. Simeon Huff, sworn: I have known the prisoner for the past 13 years and before he came to this provinco; he re- Bided at a town named Madoc; he kept a hotol in Viotoria; I was in his employ there. The witnesses for the defense wero then called. Robt. Keery sworn: I am a partner in the Eickhoff houso; I remember the evening of the 21st of Maroh; asked McNeill to attond bar for me; I know the position in which the table stood; if McNeill was standing close to the bar he could not seo Moore when sitting at the card table; Garret Moore lived in the houso about one month; he said that he would attend bar for mo and play cards to rope the boys in; told him I did not want any man to play cards in my house for money. Thoa. Levi, sworn, said he had known Garret Moore about 3 years but knew nothing of his character. His lordship remarked that the best character a man can have is to have none at all. Murdock McLean swore, he had known McNeill 13 years, and knew nothing wrong of him. A. Hill, C.E., testified he had known Garret Moore for 3 years, and thought he had always borne a good character. The jurors, having recoived permission from the judge, visited the Eickhoff house for the purposo of ascertaining moro fully the relative positions of the bar-counter, billiard and other tables therein at which the trouble arose. His lordship remarked that he would not allow any evidence to be taken there; the business of the court would havo to be conducted in the court room and not in a saloon. The jurors left and in about a quarter of an hour returned and the court resumed. Tho evidence being now all taken, Mr. Atkinson addressed the jury at some length, making a strong appeal iu defence of the accused. The prisoner on being asked by tho court if he ihad- anything to Bay in his own behalf, with respect to the charge, pleaded innoconce and remarked that he was in mistake when lie said that he received those bills in question from a party in Toronto; he should have Baid Victoria instead of Toronto. Mr. McColl for the prosecution, then addressed the jury and discharged his duty iniu faithful and able manner. His lordship in dhorging the jury summed up tho evidence in a most careful manner. lie said that the testimony of Mr. Brymner and others proved beyond a doubt that the uotes were not genuine. In the first place he said, you are to enquire, did the accused pass off those notes, and if you find tbat he did you are then to Inquire did he do it with a guilty knowledge. The charge is a very serious one, and if you are satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt that he passed those counterfeit bank notes with a guilty knowledge, your duty is perfectly dear. Tho jury then retired and returned in about twenty minutes with a verdict of guilty. Friday, May 2. His lordship entered the court at 1.15 o'clock. The grand jury entered and presented a true bill in the case of Henry Juillot, charged with robbery with violence. Regina rs Juillot, for robbery with violence. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Mr. Atkinson appeared for the defense, and asked for nn adjournment on the grounds that he had expected the plea of "guilty to common assault" would have keen accepted by tho crown prosecutor, and the six witnesses for the defense wore not present, Mr. McColl, crown prosecutor, withdrew his objection, nnd the plea uf "guilty of common assault" was allowed, His lordship iinnuunood thut ho would deliver sentence, on the prisoners already tried, to-morrow ut 11 o'clock a, m. Regina vs Chuchu, charged with cutting and wounding, adjourned till next assize. Regina vs Ward, charged with larceny, adjourned till next assize. The court adjourned for half an hour to allow the grand jury to consider the case, Itegina vs Langis and Sullivan, for abortion. When the grand jury returned, a true bill wns presented in both cases. Tho court wns thon adjourned till Thursday 16th inst., whon tho cases come up for trial. Saturday, May ', His lordship took the benoh at 11 o'clock to pronounce sontence on tho prisoners convicted, James L. Sprouster, convicted of larceny, asked that sentence be deferred as ho hud a witness as to character who would arrivo by Tuesday's train. Remanded till Wednesday, May Sth. Michael Hanley, convicted of uttering forged notos. Mr. Atkinson, on behalf of the prisoner naked for a remand till certain loiters of oharactor wero recoived from Vancouvor. Requost granted and sentence deferred till May Sth. J. R. McNeill, convicted of uttering forged notes. Mr. Atkinson appeared for the prisoner and stated that he, personally, knew a number of people who could givo evidence as to McNeill's character, and he would ask a remand till they could bo produced in court. Remanded till May 8th. Henry Juillot, convicted of assault, was remanded till May 8th for sentence. Tho court then adjourned till May 8th. Rich Strike at Kootenay. The latest news from Kootenay lake speaks of the now strike in the No. 1 mine as being larger and richer than waa at first supposed. It is impossible to toll tho extent of the ore body. As tho incline penetrates the mountain it increases in size, until now, it is said, they havo oro under and over tho drive, and on each side. It has been found 15 feet through at one place, This oro goes up in the hundreds of ounces of silver to the ton. Tho No. 1 now bids fair to eclipse the Hall's mine at Toad Mountain.— Spokane Re- Muir vs. (.'. P.R. In tho supreme court at Victorin on Wednesday, before the Chief Justico and Justices Crease and Gray, the case of Muir vs. the Canadian Pacific Railway was taken up. This was an appeal from a judgement of Mr. Justice McCreight in favor of Muir, at Van couvcr, in an notion brought by J. N Muir against the railwny company for damages for not checking his baggage on demand on a ticket fin.in Vancouver to Now York. A preliminary objection was taken to the appeal being heard, und, after argument, the court adjourned for ono week to enable the appellants (the railway company) to produce affidavits in answer to certain affidavits used by the respondent, Mr. Drake, Q. 0., and Mr. Helmcken for appellant; Mr. W. J. Taylor (Eberts & Tnylor) for respondent, Rnllrond Notes. Messrs. Lombard, Hewitt, nnd other members uf the Oanfield party, who have been examining the Bellingham bay railroad, left for Snohomish yesterday to look into the timber resources in that vicinity. It was learnod yesterday tliat there will be no trouble about raising the $2,500,000 necessary to completo certain portions of the road. The officials of the company say that work will be commenced on the portion of the line between Seattle and Whatcom before the snow flics. It has been stated that the line iB to be built east of Lake Washington, and that it wns then to be continued on to Tacoma with a branch to Seattle. Mr, Cantield denies this and affirms the lino is to bo built west of Like Washington and directly to this city, which is to be its terminus. Of course it will have to have un outlet and will probably make a traffic arrangement with the Puget Sound Shoro railroad. Mr. Cuulield says tho prospects of the Bellingham Bay Railway and Navigation Company wero nover bettor.—Post-intelligencer. . -^-..—-—— Was It Murder? Several woeks ago news reached the city of the loss of threo men composing the crow of ono of tho boats of the sealing schooner Juauita of Victoria. It was stated that the boat was found upside down, and the natural inference drawn was that the men had lost their lives by the craft capsizing. Sealing men belonging to several ef the schooners now in port are, however, inclined to another opinion. It is said that Roy, one of the ill-fated crew, had somo difficulty with several Indian seal hunters on the day that he and his companions wero last seen alive. The trouble arose over the possossion of a soul shot, and the white men and Indians came from words to blows over it. On the day following, Roy and his companions were again in company with the same Indians, with none of the other boats near; and they have never since been seen. These facts, as narrated, are by many of the sealers considered quite sufficient to justify them in their belief that the three white hunters were murdered by their Indian rivals, nnd thoir bodies committed to the deep.—Colonist. Dredging lhe i'rnscr. Tho World is in a position to slato that Col. A. Cibson, representing a number of capitalists ill England, has mndo application to tho propor authorities for permission to dredgo tho Frnser River for gold for a distanco of 45 mill's. The pnrt of lho river bed to which this application applies, lies betwoen Boston Bar and Cornish Bar. Betweon tho points indicated, the Fraser Rivor passes—so tho application says —for about 20 miles through canyons in which it is impossiblo for any machinery to work. A good deal of English capital is being put into the enterprise. This appears to bo only one of several similar schemes to drodge the Fruser. Anothor company has about $3,500 worth of plant ordors in England to mine the flats just opposito Yale. Two Vancouvor com- pnnios are also in tho swim. Firstly, Messrs. McHsrdy, Patterson cts Co., of Vanoouvor, are going to dive for gold in Hill's Bur; nnd secondly, Beat- ty & Co., of this city, are about to try the same process abovo Boston Bar and have located li miles of riverbod. Wo may shortly expect tho country to be flooded with nuggets. Tho World is pleased to loam of these evidenoes of progress, nnd trusts that the wildest hopes of tho originators will bo realized. -World Among the latest announcements of international congresses at Paris are ono of botany during the second half of August, and ono of mines and metallurgy oarly in September. SCIENTIFIC MISCELLANY. Dairy schools, at a cost not exceeding $55,000 a year, havo increased Denmark's butter export in twenty years from $2,100,000 of poor quality to $13,000,000 of excellent quality annually. To tho perfumes of flowers M. Ungerer ascribes the power of protecting against, and even arresting, consumption. In the perfume-distilling town of La Grasse luDg troubles are but little known. A complete list of the flora of Newfoundland and Labrador, in preparation by Rev, A, O. Wag- home, will contain about 900 species of flowering plants, about 50 ferns, and over 250 mosses and lichens. Some quartz crystals included in an exhibit of American jewel minerals, prepared for the Paris Exhibition by Tiffany & Co., are curious on account of their minute size and perfection, there being 7500 to the ounce. A mechanician of Danzig has constructed a hand fog-horn that may be heard ten miles. With a second horn of lower pitch to mark the divisions between letters, whole sentences can be clearly transmitted by the Morse or other code of signals. In Dr. B. W. Richardson's lethal chamber, in London, 100,000 homeless dogs have been put to death painlessly, with five affected with rabies. A lethal muzzle for dogs has been instructed, to be used in the streets by the police, and also a similar muzzle for horses. A botanist and a chemist of Berlin, Profs. R. Hertig and R. Weber, have given two years to an investigation of the wood of the beech, cutting up in the course of their work more than 100 trees of all ages. An account of the results forms a large book of 238 pages. In experiments by Drs. Straus and Dubarry, of Paris, the bacillus of charbon was found living in water after 131 days, where it formed spores; that of typhoid fever, after 81 days; and tbat of Asiatic cholera, aftor 39 days. Even this duration of life in these germs is probably not the maximum. The children of women addicted to the rnorphjirie habit are stated by LErlenmeyer :t,o be practically nior- phine-eaters.ifrom birth. Without morphine during the first few days of life, the violent symptoms are manifested which follow the sadden withdrawal of the drug from adult opium-eaters, and the result to the weak child is likely to be fatal. An Important Food. The value of dried potatoes as an article of food is urged by Dr. Jakov M. Shmulevitch. Among the advantages claimed is that it keeps much better than the fresh potatoes, and, being far lighter and less bulky, is more readily transported. Before cooking, the dried potato is macerated in wator for ten or twelve hours. Oxygen in Industries.—Oxygen is now prepared in London at a cost of not more than $1.75 per thousand cubic feet, and it bids fair to come into extensive use for various purposes, some of which were lately mentioned to the Society of Chemi cal Industry by Dr. T. L. Thome, It is almost always the truo agent in bleaching operations, and a stream of the gas applied to the bleaching of paper pulp has effected a saving of thirty per cent. It can be used in the purification of illuminating gas; and when applied to the maturing of spirits mellows them in ten days as if they had been kept for several years. The Sea-Serpent.—An English naturalist, Mr. A. H. Swinton, has collected nnd analyzed over one hundred notices—ancient and modern, true nnd flotitious—relating to tho great sea-serpent. He is thus forced to the conclusion that the creature is "a venerable sailor's yam derived from oculnr impression, while, quite apart from all other considerations, it is mainly impossible that a species of nir-breathing serpent should lie at the bottom of the ocean and bo so seldom seen." He finds that the enormously long tentacular arms of the giant squids or culnmars—distinguished from the better known kuttle-fish by their cylindrical bodies •have given rise to a story of the groat sea-serpent. Paper Materials.—A writer on "the age of pulp," upon which wo have entered, declares that paper- makers are not likely to suffer lack of raw material. Few fibrous substances—such as esparto grass, straw and wood—have as yet practically taken the place once ocoupied exclusively by rags, but pulp has been successfully obtained from East India ramie, pineapple fibres, bamboo, bagape (the refuse from sugar canes), peat, broken or common fern, flags, rushes, seaweed, tan and hop stalks. Papor has been made in Scotland from hollyhock stems; in Ireland from ithe mallow, red olover, hop vine, and yollow water iris; in Demnrara Worn the plantain; and in France from leaves, CURIOUS CEMETERY. Tho Peculiar Itcstlngr-Placo or the Demi of a Mexican Town. " Don't you want to seo something fancy in thecemetery line?" It was Mr. Williams, tho United States Consul at Guanajuata, who spoke to a correspondent of the St. Louis Qlolie-Dcmocmt. Wo were standing in front of the Hotel de la Union, and had beon discussing the National Cemetery at Washington. "Well, I don't care," I replied, and, suiting the action to the word, followed him out in the street and to the place whero the " burros" were kept. We soon reached the cemetery, a half mile from tho town. It is on the top of a hill, and only approached on one side. From every other point you looked down sheer precipices. The cemetery proper was walled in, and fn this wall, which is ten feet thick, are the vaults for tho coffins From tho inside it looks moro liko an immense chest, with a thousand small drawers, than any thing elso. On the head of each drawer was the name of its occupant, with occasionally the word " perpituidad." That means tho body is allowed to stay fn that vault forever. But as ft costs one hundred dollars to have that word engraved thero, it fs looked upon as a noedless extravagance by the' average Mexican, und he rents it for five years. After the five years are up the bones are taken out and dumped in the vault beneath. The body is never buried in a coffin, as In the United States, except among the rich. The undertaker furnishes the coffin to curry the body to tho grave in, snd it is thero put into the stono box. Whero the famUy of tho deceased can not afford to hire a coffin, they are allowed to use one of the city coffins. There are six of these, and they are out nearly aU the time. If the people do not want to pay for tho use of a vault, they can bury their dead in the vacant space iu tho center of thecemetery. The body is allowed to stay in the ground for awhile and is then dug up. Underneath the cemetery is a large vault, 1,000 feet long, 14 feet high and 6 feet wide. This is the final resting place. Here the bones are dumped for the last time, and although the cemetery at Guanajuata is only 23 years old, there are 20,000 cubic feet of bones there. Tho vault in another year will he full. Thero are twenty-flvo mummies in the vault When we got back among the small vaults onco more I noticed a cabinet photograph of a young Mexican lady who was killed in 1883 by her lover. It created a great sensation at the time, and when she wus buried her parents very kindly put hor picturo en her head plate. As wc were returning we passed a ''Pantoon Municipal" funeral. The coffin is carried by two men to the foot of the mountain and there transferred to the back of a burro. BRUNO'S INTELLIGENCE. How a Smart Dog Fooled His Mate and Scoured a Warm Corner. The anecdote in the New York Examiner, relating to a knowing dog who could only bo unseated from a favorito chair by cries of " cats," and at last turned tbo ruso successfully upon Ws mistress, reminds the writer of a truo story told him, a fow ycaro ago, hy a Baptist deacon in Whitcsvillo, N. Y, which may amuse some of the younger readers: Mr. C—was one of the oarly settlers of Allegany County, and whilo clearing up his land owned two largo Newfoundland dogs. Thoao woro not permitted to come into the houso excopt iu the kitchen. In tho chimney corner was ono particular spot which in cold weather was tho favorite dozing- placo of tho dogs. As there was only room enough for one to lie down at a time, the place was greatly coveted by both, and when once in, nothing could induce tho favored occupant to vacate until he was disposed to do so. On a cold day ono of tho dogs was asleep in this little nook, whon the othor came in with his master from the barn, and immediately a sharp battle began for the right of possession. The now-comer barked, bit and worried his mate, and even tried to draw him eut ef his snug quarters by main force, but all to no purposo. Seeing be was not likely to succeed in that way, a new thought seemed to strike bim, for he suddenly ceased his attack and darted for the door. Presently no returned with a large bone in his mouth. There was no meat on the bone. It was weather-beaten and bleached by exposure, and as dry as alast year's stick of hickory wood; but Bruno crouched down on the floor, and began gnawing it with great apparent satisfaction. This was too much for the caution of tbe other. His eyes snapped; his tail twitched; his tongue ran around his jaws; and at last, unable to contain himsel f any longer, he mado a spring for the bot:c. This was just what Bruno scorned to expect and had planned for, because ho instantly dropped the bone and darted for Uto chimnoy-cornor. And when master Jack saw how ho had been befooled and turned upon Bruno, no amount of teasing or worry could Induce the latter to leavo the warn corner, but ho hold the fort successfully just as long as he chose to remain there. TOOLS AND MACHINES,, Aooording to an Old Mechanic They Grow Tired Just Liko Men. It is u common complaint among mechanics that their tools do not servo them as well somo dnys ns others. . A correspondent of tho Iron Industry Gazette says: Tools, liko mon, grow tired. 1 huvo seen a first-clnss chisel got tired and act ns.lhough it was possessed of tho kiny of sheol. It would not keep its edgo, and tlio more 1 sharpened lt tbo sooner it would Iobo Its odgo, I culled the attention of a shop-mate, a grizzled olil veteran, to the curious behavior of llio chisel. Ho looked it over and handed it back to mo saying; "The tool is all right, only a littlo tirod. Lay it away and let it rest. It will como out all right again, just liko a man who is tirod." I did not believe tho old follow, and 1 really thought ho was crazy to talk of a tool getting "tlred,"'but as thoro was no help for it, lho tool wns laid nwny. I do not ro- meuibor how long it was loft to rest, but when it was aguin sharpened and used it appeared to hold its koenost edge as well ps it did boforo it got tired. Barbers tell jno their razors in oonstunt uso get tired m the sumo wny, nud wood-choppors say their axes soraotitnos soom to get soft all at onco. Possibly constant nud hard usage may cause changos in crystallization that would nccount satisfactorily for the peculiarity alluded to. Locomotivo engineers often observe peculiar misbehavior in their machines, which may possibly ho the result of continued heating, friction and poundinij. When a tool gets "tirod" or a machine I' bulky," givo onch a rost. Inlcrmliinblo Population,. The Bishop of Lpndon has risen to bo a wit, says tho Christian Advocate, As he was taking loavo of a parishioner with a lurge family, tho ludy suid: "But you huven't seen my last baby." "No," he qWokly re- plied." and T jejflrjxjy"'* *n " Weekly British Columbian Wednesday Morning, May ». l380- It in being urged on the Dominion government to grant a gratuity to Miss Fraser, daughter of Simon Frasor, who discovered tho noble river that perpetuates his name.— Mail. It was well enough, Mr. Richelieu, to say in your unprogressive time— ('The pen is mightier than tlio sword," but now we remark that the typewriter is more puissant than the Gatling gun.—Puck "My dear," said Mr. Ruggles, "did you say this was a tondefloin steak?" "Yes." "Well, my dear, maybe it was." And the accent on the "was" was so strong that Mrs. Ruggles dissolved in tears. Accounted For. — Stranger — What's the matter with this town 1 Everybody looks haggard and played out. Had a plaguo hero 1 Citizen —No. The pigs in the clovor puzzle struck the place last week. The Princo of Wales now practises upon the banjo or "California harp," as it is styled in his district, with great persistency, and the Ozar is hard at work upon one of the lower wind instruments,—Ex.. If we were to choose the most appropriate symbol of the fleeting, the evanescent, the perishing, the decaying, the here-to-day-and-gone- to-morrow, perhaps it would be a pair of boy's boots, says an exchange. Editor Stead, of the Pall Mall Gazette, says an exchange, while inspecting the Eiffel tower in Paris last week, slipped on some loose boards and was caught by some friends in timo to save him from falling to the ground, a distanco of 800 feet. An Indiana court has doeided that unless a woman is pleased with her photographs she need not pay for them, no matter if a dozen of hor friends declaro that they "look I just liko her." Sho doesn't want J them to look that way. They must look better than she does. Spectator (to defendant)—Well, I guess the jury will find for you. The judge's charge was certainly very much in your favor. Don't you think so? Defendant (moodily) —Oh, I knew all along that the judge's oharge would be all right. It's the lawyer's charge that's v/orryin' me. Orimsonbeck—I see that they toasted your friend Bacon the other night. Yeast—Is that a fact?" "Yes; I read it in last night's paper." At the alumni dinner, I suppose?" "No, it was out in Wyoming." "Toasted him out in Wyoming?" "Yes; burned him in J effigy, you know."—Yonkers States-\ man. A report lately laid before the Italian chamber of deputies shows that in Italy there are 12,943 persons who have received licenses to beg, and who are, therefore, unchallenged by the police. A bill is now before the chamber providing for tho abolition of those licenses and for the erection of a poorhouso in each commune. The Cleveland Leader considers that if Oanada increases the duty on United States lard on account of the adulterations of that article the action will be "justifiable discrimination." Says the Leader : "The adulteration of food is one of the besetting sins of this country, and ought to be rebuked and punished wherever possible." London, says an exchange, has become recognized as the great clearing house for all European thieves' who operate on a largo scale. The proceeds of any great robbery committed in Europe which it is intend- j ed to restore through negotiations I are always sent to be delivered in London, and there is as yot no legal way to put a stop to the traflic. Presidont George Washington had enough titles to furnish several polioe magistrates with an outfit each. He was mado LL.D. by Harvard in 1776, by Yale in 1781, by the Univorsity of Pennsylvania and by Brown University in 1790. In 1788, moreovor, he was made Ohaneelior of the College of William nnd Mary, which office he held up to tho time of his death.—Ex. It is said that one-fifth of the land which is comprised in bhe agricultural districts of Italy is lying uncultivated, while the remainder is so badly cared for that the wheat crop averages only twelve bushels to tho acre. Ono reason of this is the drain upon tho population for the purpose of keeping up a huge standing army. Another is the extraordinary emigration of recent years. A truck collided with a street ear in New York the other day, Tho car was considerably smashed in tho collision, and its passengers miraculously escaped injury, Among them were several ladieB. "Women of nerve," a local papor calls thom, because they remained in tho street car while all the men ran. The ruling passion to keep possession of the seats was strong even in the midst of danger, Of the great "trinity of tho anti- corn laws loague," Villiers, Oobden, and Bright, only tho first and oldest survives. Of the three, Bright was always the most composed and mebhodical. When Oobden anxious and speculative, and Villiers sometimes fretful and impatient, Bright, the youngest of the three, and the boldest and calmest character of them all, was in council the man of soundest judgment.—Ex. A resident of Martin's Ferry, Ohio., had two small boys and one big dog, a Newfoundland, their constant companion. The other day the boys got to fighting, and the smaller was getting the worst of it, when the dog, whicli had been an uneasy observer of the proceedings, rushed betweon tho lads, sopuratod them by main force, and then dragged the larger boy away, without hurting him in tho least or showing a particle of ill temper. "We are upt to forget our duty toward our immediate relatives and friends. Dean Stanley says that each one of us ia bound to make the little circle in whicli we livo better and hiippier; each of us is bound to seo that out of that small circle the widest good may flow, each" of us may have fixed in his mind the bhought that out of a single household may flow influences that shall stimulate tl\o whole commonwealth and the civilized world." For the benefit of such of our readers as may contemplate going to Oklahoma, we have with much care and circumspection prepared a list of those agricultural implements which the exigencies of soil, climate, and society there suggest as most to be desired. The list is as follows: Monoy enough to take you there. One pistol. Somo whiskey. Another pistol. Some moro whiskey. A long box. Money enough to bring you back in the box.—Washington Post. We can fully agree with the Globe in the following expression of opinion: •'Marriage is, and has been, the crowning triumph of civilization. Whatever makes divorce easy, or calls immorality by a pleasanter namo, brings us a long way back into the pathless woods of barbarism," But wo cannot follow our contemporary in its illogical conclusions that Oanada should therefore seek assimilation with bhe counbry in which divorce holds, fts carnival.^-' Empire. -tfl The alarming blieory is broached by the Popular Science Montldy that a man may get drunk by contagion. Several instances jre given of persons who, drinking no inloxicftb-. ing liquors became inboxicabed at convivial gabherings. The old- fashioned warnings againsb bad company appear bo derive new force' from this scientific discovery. On j the other hand, the topers will have a new excuse bo plead before police courbs, wives and otlier constituted uubhoribies. It was not many years ago, says an exchange, that the cotton-wood tree was considered useless for bhe purposes of lumber. To-day ib is crowding whibe pine out of bhe murkeb for certain purposes, and large fortunes are being made all along the Mississippi river out of this wood, which was once despised as much in that field as a garfish always has been among fishermen. In Now Orleans whito pine is worth $35 a thousand while yellow cobbon- wood brings $65. Tho Sunday newspaper mania is being done to doath, " " Thus far the man enjoys it, although ho sometimes feels that he is a little crowded. A newly married couple were returning to Germany after » tour to Brussels. As the brain approached the frontier tho bride grew uneasy, and presently confessed she had a quantity of bhe finest of Brussels lace in her bag, on which a high duby would have to be paid. "Put it inside your hat," she pleadod. This was done. The eusbora house officials looked all bhi-ough the boxes of the elegant young lady, knowing by experience that such are the most daring of smugglers, but found nothing. The chief officer, charmed by the amiable manners of the husband, accompanied bhe couple bo bhe brain, when bho wretched husband, forgetting his seoret in the joy of having escaped, raised his hat to the officer and was instantly enveloped ina soft whilo veil.—Pall Mall Gazette. Shenandoah special to Now York World : John Oonry, aged 12, was standing ab bhe blackboard copying figures from it on his slabe at school in this place on Thursday, when suddenly a loud report was heard, and four of the boy's fingers fell in different pnrts of the room, whilo fragments of his slate flew about the room, striking a number of the scholars. Young Oonry was thrown to the floor and the blood spurted in sbreanis from, his shattered hand. He was carried home and bhe remainder of his hand had bo be amputated. It was a long time before the mysterious explosion could be explained, and then it was learned that the boy had a dualin cap, a powerful fulminate used in the mines, fitted on tho end of his slate pencil. While at the blackboard he began picking at the explosive cap with his knife, with the result stated. About three o'clock yesterday afternoon a little boy four years old and a girl three years old deliberately ran away from home, says the New York World of recent date. A reporter found them on the corner of Thirteenbh sbreet and Sixbh avenue, surrounded by a crowd of sympathizing ladies. The little man seemed bo like being inberviowed, nnd bold the reporter bhab he and "Mainio" loved each obher and had run away from home and would i.never go back. He refused bo bell where he lived. The reporber offered bo bake him home, whereupon he began to cry, being ably seconded by Mamie. A pound of candy induced bhern bo dry their tears, and ,fihe blushing reporber, followed by bhe crowd, proceeded bo bhe police station with the pair in his arms, Just then Mamie's mobher appeared, and bhe youbhf ul lovers were soon hurried homeward. King Wilhelm a personal lebter, in which he probosted in bho nalhe of science against the shelling of the garden and museum under his charge and bhab if continued it would be an act of vandalism. The king appreciated this appeal, and the guns were immediately pointed in another direction. Then the king sent bhe letber to a scientific journal, of whieh he has been a subscriber since its foundation. When bhe war was over bhe letter, branslabed back into French, was printed in Paris, and great was the sensation which it produced. The following were recently among tho written answers in examinations on bhe scripbures by her majesby's inspectors of schools : "Who was Moses?" "Ho was an Egyptian. He lived in a hark made of bullrushes, and ho kepb a golden carf and worshipb braizen snakes, and he heb nothin' bub qwahles and manner for forty years. He was kort by bhe 'air of his 'ed while ridin' under a bow of a free, and he was killed by his son Abslon ns he was hanging from the bow. His end was peace." "Whob do you know of the patriarch Abraham ?" "He was the father of Lot and had tew wives. One was called Hisraale and tother Haygur. He kep one at home and he hurried the tother into bhe dessert, where she became a pillow of salt in the daybime and a pillow of fire ab nibe." "Write an nccount oftho Good Samaritan". "A certain man went down from Jerslem to Jeriker and he fell among thawns, and the thawns sprang up and choked him. Whereupon he gave tuppins to the hoast and said take care on him and put him on his hone hass. And he passed on the hother side."—London Times. ANOTHER CARLOAD STOVES .& Just Received, Direct from Hamilton. T HIS MAKES TWO SINCE JANUARY.] Intending Buyers should make a notef of this, as it goes to show that we seljj more Stoves than any two Houses in the Province. Our superior line of Stoves anc low prices do the business. E. S. Scoullar & Co. dwnolyl _______ Io New York quantity rather than quality soems to be tho rule, as last Sunday one paper came oub wibh a bhirly-two page issuo, and another with forty pages ! When things get very bad they often begin bo mend, and the recovery of New York dailies from their craze is hoped for. A forty- page newspaper necessitates tho calling in of outsido aid to read it, while tho man who squanders his money by buying one cannot con- sisbently complain of long sermons. —Ex. Some clever individual proposes that the Chinese problem should be solved by turning the tide of emigration from China towards Africa, and colonizing the Dark Continent with Celestials. Thero are just bwo difficulties in bho way of this scheme, bub they are big ones. In the first place John Ohinaman would almost certainly refuse to take up his abode among the Hottentots and obher nabivos of Africa, and, in bhe seoond place, Umslopogass arid his brothers would probably have as strong an aversion to the Heathen Chinese ns Bill Nye's countrymen have.—Ex. Ira Tripp, a millionaire ooal operator of Scranton, Penn., was told a few years ago by his physician that he must either quit smoking or die. As he didn't want to die ho quit smoking. He loved the odour of tobaoco, however, and still enjoyed it by frequenting the company of smokers. But as they did not always smoke good tobaoco he finally adopted the plan of hiring a man bo smoke constantly in hiB presence, Mr. Tripp furnishing the cigars, which of course are of tho finest quality. I Everybody is interested in the subject of hospitals end their management, and Canadians will be interesbed in bhe news that bhe Royal Vicboria hospital at Montreal is likely to be one of the best institutions of its kind. Allowing for tha parental fondness of the architect for bins peb scheme, there is promise in his words. "When completed thero will not be another hospital in bho world-like the Viotoria." The bete noir of hospitals of several storeys is the foul and infected air which will persistently escape from one ward and pestilentially walk in darkness up the staircase bo another. Mr. Maxon Snell is going to obviate this by open air bridges to connect bhe wards. The development of his design will be watched with interest.—Ex. Those who will have I the planning of the new hospital to j be built in this oity before long I might profitably make a note of tho abovo. A discovery of considerable arolia'ologictil interest has been mado upon the Barton section of the Manchostor, Eng., ship canal. Recently, whilst the excavators wore at work in whut is known as tho "Suit Eye" cutting, bho steam navvy brought bo light, a prehistoric canoe, It was embedded in the sand, about twenty-five feet below the surface. With some difficulty the canoe was removed to a shed in tho vicinity of the engineer's offico and examined. It was found to consist of a portion of an oak tree, roughly hewn and fashioned. In length this relic is 13 feet 8 inches from end to end, with a width of 2 feet 6 inches. Unfortunately the vessel sustained some damage in the ruthless grip of the "navvy," the bottom having been cut through at tho bow end, while a portion of one side is broken in. But for this mishap the oanoe would havo been recovered practically inbact, An exchange has bhis reminiscence of an interesting incident in tho lifo of Michel Eugene Ohevreul, bhe distinguished French chemist who died in Paris on the ninth of lasb month at the advanced age of 102 years and seven monthB : Ono day during the siege of Paris shells from the Prussian guns began to fall near tho museum of the Jardin des Plantes, where M, Ohevreul then had his laboratory. He sat down and wrote Says an exchange : Somo of tho Scandinavian women who were saved from the luckless Denmark kissed Captain Murrell, of the Missouri, who had saved them from a watery grave. They were j ust going off to the North-West, and bhey showed that they were not destituto of gratitude and ordinary human feelings when they said farewell to their deliverer. It may be taken for granted that the husbands and sweebhearbs of bhe women did not object to their emotional tribute oPJ thankfulness. , The.coql and bravo seaman, who, with his officers and men, saved upwards of seven hundred people from tho cruel Atlantic, is certainly worthy of being remembered. Captain ICnudsen, of the Denmark, also is deserving of honour for the rare judgment he showed in getting his passengers off his ship when he did, in fine weather) and when bhere seemed to be a slight possibiliby of bhe Denmark living through her broublos. Whab- ever their fortunes are in the land, of their adoption, the seven hundred rescued ones may cerbainly begin to congrabulabe bhemselves bhab they have, as Gonzalo sayB, "no drowning mark upon them." The Chicago Tribune has the following remarks on the passage of the Weldon extradition bill: In tho passage of this bill Canada has exhibited a commendable spirit of good feeling and friendliness towards this country, and it will be heartily appreciated. In hor willingness to hnnd over to us any of our fugitives from justice she will not only do us a great favor, but she will also remove a most potent cause of demoralization among her own people, who see these scoundrels enjoying and thriving upon tho money which they have stolen, it ahould have been done long ago, but bebber labe bhan nevor, Oanada will nob got rid of thoso she has on hand, but she will have tho happiness of knowing that their numbor will nob be increased, and thab for the future sho will bo freo from any further criminal accession to her population. As a Roland for her Oliver the United States will bo bound in honour noxt winter, if no exbradibion breaby can bo arranged, bo reciprocate by the passage of a bill in similar terms, authorizing the Canadians to reclaim any of their criminals who shall setik a refuge here. We must give them as good as they have given us, and in as full measure. This is one article of exchange in which the United Sbufes should and will be willing to have absolute, unrestricted, and everlasting reciprocity. THIS SI'AOE BELONGS TO H. T. READ & CO., HARDWARE MEBCHANTS. The NEW WESTMINSTER Foundry and Machine Sho| Front St., New Westminster, B. C. ROBBBT -JJA.-WT, ItA.aa-TJI-^.OTTJBBIBS OB- STEAM ENGINES, SAW MILL, FISH CANNES W'KICI 1TIRVL & ALL KINDS OF MACHINERY. Brass and Iron Castings made to 0rder| REPAIRING DONE WITH NEATNESS AND DISPATCH. P. S.—All orders from the upper country promptly attended to. dwnolHi6 BRITISH COLUMBIA THOMAS ALLSOP, HENRY S. MASON, CUYLER A. HOLLAND, DIRECTORS. HEAD OFFICE, - 15 Serjeants Inn Fleet St. -LONDON,! Tho Business of ALLSOP fe MABON has been merged In the above CoiJ and will be carried on by the Company from this date as a general Land Inva and Insurance Agen-iy. MONEY TO LOAN on Mortgage at Low Rates. Town Lots ud Fa| Lands for Sale on easy terms, Victorin B. C, Hay 16th, 1887. dwjcj Fourth of July Illumination. Several young gentlemen, residents of Seattlo, hnve on foot tho proposition of organizing a parly nud ascending and illuminating Mount Rainier on the coming Fourth of July. The party will nscend from the south side of the mountain nnd cross bo bhe north peak, which is In bu the place illuminated. It is calculated to reach tho top of thu mountain about 12 o'clock, or u little after, on tho dny of the Fourth, so that ample time will bo had fur preparing the red fire for ignition. It will bo touched off at about 11 o'clock thut evening. It is expected thnt in case the weather is elenr thn red lire will bo plainly scon from all points on the Sound from which a viow of Rainier is obtainable. Immense Sale of Boots and Shoi R-CTBBBIK GOODS, &0. Commencing February gth, 1889. HAVING DECIDED TO RETIRE FROM THE BOOT & SHOE BUSI| the undersigned will now place his entire stock on tho market at who! prlCCS' no reserve. Everything must be sold. $0,000 worth of Boots, Shoes, Slippers, Rubber Goods, Shoe Findings! An early inspection will convince the public that we mean business, under $60, cash; ovor $50, secured notes at 3 months with interest, COLUMBIA SMl dwdeSlto B. SION OF THE 1 GRANT & MACLURE. Boots & Shoes! NEW WESTMINSTER. NOW 18 THE TIME TO SUBSCI —FOR THE- WEEKLY BRITISH COLUMBII i Weekly British Col l-lcilncmlaj- Morning, May 8, 1889. LOCAL AND JJEHERAL HEWS. (From Daily Columbian, May 7.) The water in the river is rising rapid- iy- The contract for the erection of the new Presbyterian manse on Sea ialand haB been awarded to J. B. Elliott. The tenth drawing of the Now Westminister building society takes place ut the court house on Saturday evening. The finance committee has been empowered to purchase L. Wolffs lot on Oolumbia street for the purpose of extending MoKenzie streeb through to Front street. The government dredger leaves for Victoria this evening in tow of the str. Belle, the work ofdeepening the water along the Royal Oity wharveB having been completed for the preaent. The celebrated Ohinese assault case oame before the police magistrate again this morning and was further remanded till Thursday. It is hintod that the principals are waiting for tho millenium to settle the case. A young tame bear, brought over from Nanaimo to-day on tho str. Dunsmuir, oonsigned to Mr. Walworth, was the centre of attraction this afternoon on the 0. P. N. wharf. It afforded considerable amusement for the boys. The sudden rise of tho river at Chilliwack has had a disasbrous effecb on the landing. The bank has been swept awny nlmosb up bo Mrs. Harri- Bon's hotel, and considerable anxiety is felt in case tho waters should make a wider incursion. Tho barometer fell to 29.08 yesterday, the lowest reading in this city in many years. Although there was every evidence nf a great storm olose at hand, no portion of it reached Westminster. A squall passed over the Gulf of Georgia during the afternoon, bub it was nut severe. G. . in- 61 An Unwelcome Guest.—Disease in 'ony of its myriad forms is novor welcome, jf find the ond of its visit is always rejoiced it. Burdock Blood Bitters cures all diseases of the stomach, liver, bowels •md blood, giving life aud hope with [ivory dose. noninjury Bay Baptism. |'i The largest gathering ever convened I 'it Boundary Bay Sohool house met on ■'-Sabbath last to listen to a sermon by- lij.'ev. W. H. Porter, of London, Ont., [I .nd to witness tho first Christian bap- lji'iam by immersion on the Delta. The |i lay was beautiful and the services | '-ere deeply interesting and impressive If. • The Vun luven Fund. .V 1 ' Two well known ladies have formed [• .liemselves into a committee to dis- Jhose of Tbe Columbian fund in aid of lyio distressed Van Luven family. On t,| ucsiiay a quantity of groceries, jellies, i'osh meat, etc., were sent over to the iimily, and in a fow days the ro- 'winder of the amount collected will tie expended in purchasing certain \ ecessaries for which tho children have (.3011 suffering. The subscriptions now »mount to $36. . ♦ . Went lo Headquarters. I'■'. Thia morning a drunken fisherman .'.'imbed up to Mr. Thos. Mowat's iV.lici'f undor the impression that the J-ii speotor's offico was a sort of fisher- Iran's home, and lay down on the floor /id went to sleep. His slumbers wero [lon disturbed and he was ordered to avo, whioh request was politely but Irmly refused. The police were culled fid marched him to the lookup, where i gave vent to the Inrgo quantity of tiiskey stored in him by singing "Tho 'tweet Bye and Bye," in tones loud hough to disturb the officials in the i'lvernmont offices across the street Vol. Prior's Iti'iincm. •Col. Prior, M. P., had an interview ith Sir John Macdonald a few days o and urged the granting of a subtly to the Victoria, Siinnich and New -"estininstor Railway and Forry Oo. 'he proposed line will run from Vic- ' rin almost due north tn Shonl Hnr- ftr, a distaneo of twonty miles; thenco forry will run to Point Roberts on 'jo mainland, from which place lines (ful oxtond to Vanoouvor, Westminster Id Blaino, Washington Territory, jjio ciunpnny nsk for a subsidy of $(!,- 10 a milo for the railway and 830,000 »ear for twenty years to maintain tho pry system. Houllicru Hallway Grading. The grnding of the Southern Railway line continues to mako most satisfactory progress. Seven and a half miles of the rond bed are now ready for the rails, and besides this a large amount of ditching has been accomplished to drain marshy spots along the right of way. Another engineering party leaves on Saturday to work on the section adjoining the international boundary, and the graders will attack this Inst division na soon as the work is prepared from them. Mr. B. Douglas, president of the Southern Railway, inspected the work on Tuesday, and expressed great satisfaction with the manner and rapidity in which it is being performed. The force of men employed numbers something over 600. . ♦ , The Mny Day llnnec. Herring's Opera House presented a pretty scene last night when the music struck up for the first dance. The floor was covered with firetty little misses who ran hither and thither anxiously looking for a partner to guide them through the terpsichorean exercises. The little boys were more shy, and it was only after some laborious coaxing that a few of them were persuaded to take the floor. The May queen and ex-queen, who wore caviliered by the chief and assistant chief of the fire department, led off the dance. Other dances followed in rapid succession till 10 o'clock, when tho little ones were bundled home and tho "youth and beauty" of the Royal City took the floor and continued the ball with untiring energy for a few hours longer. The manner in which the whole arrangements of the day were cariied out reflects the highest credit on tho executive ability of the Hyaoks, and to them the public generally nre indebted for the many pleasures so heartily enjoyed. Well done Hyacks! Tho Opera House was generously placed at the ubo of the Hyacks, free of cost, by Mr. A. M. Herring, the proprietor. The Gas Co. kindly furnished the gas free. *_— . m . A IMirercnt Statement. In reference to the item in Thb Columbian of the 30th inst., headed "A Bad Case," Ah Foo, whose name appears in it, supplies us with the following statement, which places the matter as fnr as he is concerned in a much different light: The woman Ah Moy is not, as stated, a h»lf breed, but is a China woman, tho wifo of a Ohinaman who is at present awny on a visit to China. The information laid by me against her waB on account of her wrongfully keeping cert»in articles and money given to her to be given to her hnsband, to be taken by him to China, and was only withdrawn upon full restitution being made, and not as suggested becnuse the charge could not be proved. The assnult ease at present pending arose, as far as I am aware of the facts, as follows: The complainant with another Chinaman was left in oharge of the defendant's store, and upon the lntter's return the other two left and shortly after the defendant discovered that a pair of pants and a watch were missing. Ho thereupon found the complainant, who nccused the other man of stealing them, and promised to help to find him. After an unavailing search he denied his former statement and said he knew nothing about it and a quarrel ensued, during which the alleged assault took plaoe. These shortly are the facts, and as far as 1 know the woman has nothing to do with the case. LOCAL ANO JiMERAL NEWS. (.From Daily Columbian, May 3.) Over au inch of rnin fell last night. The Dominion Illustrated of April 27th, is a bright number, containing many portraits of Canadian notables and several fino landscape sketches, The carload of wheelbarrows that arrived yesterday for the Southern Railway contractors, was imported by H. T. Read & Oo. the well known hardware merchants. Evory member of the legal profession, with one exception, was present at the police court this morning when the assault case, McColl vs. Gold, was in progress. The court room waB as closely packed as it usually is during the assizes. The str. Emma brought up a monster boom of logs thiB morning for lhe Brunette Saw Mills. The tide began to turn when the tow was opposite the city, and the Emma was forced to tie up and wait for Black water before completing her trip. Mr. W. Howay laid on our table this afternoon a beautiful rose, of the La France variety, in full bloom. Mr. Howay states that it waB grown in his garden on Fortesquo Btreet and in a few days the bush will bo covered with these beautiful flowers. The subscriptions to the May Day dance amounted to $247, tho largest since the day was first celebrated at WestminBter. The finance committee so ably conducted their arrangements that a handsome surpluB has been placed in the coffers of the Hyaoks. The monster sturgeon on view at Vianen's fish market, yesterday, will be cut up, suited, barreled and sent to Montreal to tickle the palates of the denizens of Canada's greatest city. The fish measures 11 feet 8 inches in length and 5 feet in circumference. Its weight is 840 lbs. The nominations for reeve and councillors for the Delta municipality take place on Monday next at the town hull at Ladner's Landing. The elections, if any, will take place on the following Thursday. Mr. John Kirkland is spoken nf as a probablo candidate for the reevesKip. The Quebec Chronicle in speaking of Messra. Hill & Co., of this city says: One of the partners is a young Que- becer, Mr. Herbert G. Ross, to whom we wish every success in his new home. Parties in Canada can be congratulated at having such an agency in British Columbia to entrust their business to, Mr. A. J. McColl, barrister, was assaulted last night by Edward Gold in a seemingly most cowardly manner. The facts as related by Mr.McColl aro as follows: Ho was returning home after a hard day's works at the assizes, and when almost opposite Mr. H.' V. Edmond's residence he was suddenly struck from behind, the blow falling heavily on the back of his head. Mr. MoColl was partially stunned by the blow, and beforo he had time to recover the blows woro repeated, following each other iu rapid succession. The night wns dark and Mr. MoColl could not distinguish whether or not more than ono person was engaged in the assault. Thinking he wnB assailed by footpads he called for help and ran in tho direction of Blackwood slreet, at the corner of which he met Mr. J. 0. Armstrong and two men. A mo- moot later Edward Gold came up and attempted to repeat the assault, but was prevented from doing so by Mr. Armstrong and the othor poopio who had been nttraotcd by the sounds of the disturbance. It was not until Guld inline, under the gas light that Mr. McColl loarnod who his assailant wns. A warrant wns immediately issued for Gold's arrest, nnd Mr. Morosby took the caae in hand and served it. At the police court this morning Mr. Bolo, Q.C., appeared for the prosecution, nud naked thnt tho onse be remanded till to-morrow, as Mr McColl was busy with the assizes. Onpt. Pittendrigh, tho presiding magistrate, granted the remand nnd Gold was held in bail to appear, The assault arose out of a difficulty in settle- ing somo legal matters. Children Cry for I'ersonal. Mies Sarah McOutcheon, of Chilliwack, is visiting frionilB in tho city. Rev. W. H. Portei, of London, Out, who hns been the guest of Mr. A. J. Hill, O.E., for tho Inst two months, left for homo to-dny, via Port- laud. Tho rev. gentleman carried with him very favorable impressions of tlm kindness and hospitality of the people of tyeslminster, nnd also of tho climate, resources and prospeuts of tho country. Severely Burned.—"1 burnt my hand severely, and did not know what to do till a friend ran in with somo Hagyard's Yellow Oil and applied it, and it drew out the pain and healed it in a few days. I would not be without it." Mary Lepard, SO Cecil st,, Toronto. The Mission Bridge. Advices from St. Mary's Mission state that the contractors for the O. P, R. railway and traffio bridge have about 125 mon on the works. Seven of the piers and the piling for the approach on tho right bank of the river are completed. It is expected that the hutments, with thoir stone fillings, will be completed next week. The water is fast rising in the Fraser and it is expected that operations on the bridge works will have to bo suspended in consequence for a short timo. Pitcher's Castoria. Serious Accident. Yesterday afternoon W. E. Dickinson, the teamster, met with a very serious accident. He aud a number of men wore dragging a wagon out of a rut it had got into, and whon the tongue of the wagon was swung round it struck Dickinson with sufficient violence to knock him down. Ab bad luck would have it, Dickinson fell on a heap of bottles, und his hand coming in contact with a pieco of broken glass a very deep and dangerous wound was inflicted. Dr. Cooper was visitod and the damaged hnnd received the necessary attention. A "Boom" In Canneries. Dr. Russ, who has been up north for the past three years, and who has just returned to San Franoisoo on the U.S. steamer Pinta, referring to the salmon fisheries of Alaaka, informed a press representative that owing to the romarkablo Balmon catch a year ago there is a veritable "boom" in eanncrios this year. At the mouth of almost every river there is a cunning establishment, The rivers aro almost alivo with fish, and iu nil probability the catch this year will bo nn enormous one. ln Ward's cove and Laugow's narrows n gentleman stated thnt tho stream is like a solid mass of salmon, thoy are so numerous. The Knilml Uli'inner's Ml.Iiap. A telegraphic despatch from Port Townsend wns l'ocei.ud in this ciiy yesterday nfternoon contnining tho information thnt the Hteamor North Paoifio had met wilh nu nccideut to her machinery, nnd that tho Olympian would leave nt 0 o'clock with tho Pacific's passengers on board for Viotoria. On the nrrivnl of tho Olympinn very meagre pnrtioulnrs of tho nature of lho accident could be obtained, tho only information volunteered being that tho Nortii Pncifio ran ashore nt Croo Point, nbout midway betweon Seattle nnd Taoomn, shortly beforo 0 o'clock yeateniny morning, on her 10- turn trip to Victorin. The Olympian caught up her piissongiTs but did not bring over nny of tlio freight due by the .North Paoifio,—Thursday's Colonist. .ioliiinie McLeod, one of the victims of the High Bind' tragedy, succumbed to bis wounds at the general hospital nt Winnipeg, Wednesday morning. The Queen-* Hotel. This fine hostelry, which so long remained vacant, has at last been opened for the reception of guests, under the management of Miller & Co. Situated on Columbia street, only a block from the most central business portion of the city, and overlooking the bread Fraser, its position is excellent and attractive. The building iB of briok and Btone, handsome in design, and convenient and comfortable in all its arrangements. The main entrance faces Columbia street, but there is also a side entrance on Clement street. The office and reading room, though small, are neat and cheerful in appearance, and give a general impression of homelike comfori. Tho dining room is handsomely furnished, and the shining silverware and snowy linen give this department the appetizing effect desired. The culinary department is presided over by a chef of some distinction, but the cooking speaks for itself. The billiard room ia not yet furnished, but will be in a few days with both billiard and pool tables. The stairways and corridors are broad, richly carpeted and well lighted. The bedrooms, 45 in number, are all neatly furnished and are as cozy and well kept as any one would wish. Bath rooms are conveniently placed on each flat. The ladies' parlor contains both a piano and organ and is in every way a very handsome room, On the whole, the Queens Hotel is well and thoroughly appointed, and it is certain to become a popular stopping place with the travelling public. . m . Protestant Orphans' Home. The sixteenth annual report of the British Oolumbia Protestant Orphans' Home, at Victoria, has been issued. ThiB worthy institution is supported by voluntary contributions, and the committee of management report that the support received last year has been most liberal, and that the efficiency of the home has been well maintained During the year ten children have been admitted, principally fiom Nanaimo and the mainland. The number in the home at present is thirty- two; seventeen boys and fifteen girls, The treasurer's statement shows the year's income to have been $2,924.80, whioh the committee point out is larger than usual, several large donations, aB well as bequests from friends of the home having been received. The ex penditure fur maintenance, etc., amounted to $1,792.84. The management uf the home by the matron, Mrs. Walker, the committee state, has been most satisfactory. The household arrangements have received the careful attention of the ladies' committee, whose aim haB been to provide a com fortable and cheerful home for the children, and at the same time to practice economy in the expenditure. Plans have beon prepared for urgently required additions to the building, the estimated cost of whioh is $2,600, which will absorb the greater portion of the funds on hand. The committee gratefully acknowledge numerous contributions from kind friends from all parts of the province, a list of which is annexed to the report. In conclusion the committee desire to render heartfelt thanks to Almighty God, who has been graciously pleased to bless and prosper tho institution, and they pray that all efforts made for tho care of the destitute children may be acoom paniedbyHis blessing. The report is signed by J. H. Lawson, hon. sec The Last lilies. The funeral of the lato Rev. R. B. Hemlaw took place yestorday from the residonoe of Mr. A. C. Wells, at Chilliwack and was attended by a large number of people from all parts of the community, where the deceased gentle- man was well known and universally respected and esteemed. The assemblage was further increased hy the arrival of representatives from Maple Ridge, (Mr. Hemlaw'e last pastoral charge), and from the grand lodge of the I.O.G.T., in which the deceasod held the office of Paat Worthy G.C.T. All the ministers of the Methodist church in the district who could possibly reach Chilliwack in time were alio present to show their last token of affeotlon for their departed brother and co-worker. The funeral procession left the liouse at 3 p. ni., and was mot on the wny by the membors of tho local lodge of Good Templars and escorted to tho churoh at Centerville, whero a short but most impressive service, in which Rev. Messrs. Tate, Hall, O. M. Tato, S. J. Thompson nnd J. H. Whito tqok part, was hold. Rev. E. Robson, president of tho B. C. conference of the Methodist church, delivered a brief address, dwelling upon the consecrated and unselfish life just closed, and exhorting nil prosont, especially tho young, to imitate the devotion to God and to His work which wns so conspicuous a characteristic of tho departed. As lho long procession moved slowly towards the cemetery, the rain, whioh had kept off all day, began to descend and throughout the solemn service at tho grave tho warm spring drops continued to full softly upon the casket, and upon the bowed heads of those preaent, bringing to many minda tho awoot old English proverb, "Blessed nro the dead whom the rnin fulls on." Rev, R. B. Hemlaw was a good, pure and upright man, whose momory will be cherished by all who knew him. The province has too few of such, and his early doath is a loss that will bo severely felt, especially by this branch of tho church to which he bolonged. Strong: Resistance.—A healthy human body has Btrong powora of resistance ngninst disease, but whoro weakness or lack of tono exists disease quickly assails it. Keep the syatom clean, tho blood pure nnd tho vitnl powers vigorous nnd notivo by the uso of Burdook Blood Bit- tors, tho truo vitnlizcr and restorative. Police Court. Beloro P. McTlernnn, W. D.Ferris, nnd Captain Pittendrigh, J. P's. Edward Gold, charged with lying in wait for A. J. McColl and striking him from behind and while in a dazed condition did strike and greviously wound him, pleaded not guilty, A. J. McColl, sworn, Baid, I know Edward Gold, I remember the evening of May 1st; was returning home about 9,30 o'clock; the uight waa dark; when nearly opposite Mr. McNamara's residence I was conscious some person or porsons ahead of me turned round and came towards me, but I paid no attention to the fact; whoever it waB, he passed close to mo on the left side; after the person had passed the next moment 1 leceived n vory severe blow from behind, striking me below the left ear; all this without n word having beon said; the result of the blow was to temporarily daze me, and when in this condition I was conscious uf blows still raining in upon me from behind; waa conscious of something being said about 'fixing me' about some court work; I did not recognize the voice and I could not see whether I was attacked by one or more persons, armed or unarmed. I broke away as Boon as I could and ran in the direction of town calling for help. Near the corner of Blackwood Btreet I met two gentlemen; before speaking to them I heard the accused, who had followed down, calling, "I will teach you to bring an action against my mother"; then I recognized who my assailant wns; I told the gentlemen at tho corner Edward Gold had struck me with a club; Mr. J. C. Armstrong cume up and prevented Gold from renewing the assault, which he attempted to do. The crystal in my watch wns broken during the sssault; I think the acoused waa deliberately lying in wait for me; the assault was entirely without warning. Cross-examined by Mr. Townley : I have acted as solicitor for the accused; I havo ordered him out ef my oflice on two occasions-, I have used very strong language towards him. Dr. DeWolf Smith sworn: I know Mr. McColl; he consulted me ptofes- sionally yesterday afternoon; I examined hlm nnd found a considerable swelling on the head behind and above the left ear, which seemed quite painful; there wbb nlso a similar swelling lower down on the same side; there was a slight abrasion of the skin a little below and behind the ear; there was also a swelling behind the right ear; I should certainly say the injuries were serious; I should call the injuries bodily harm; the blow behind the left ear would be likely to partially stun Mr. McColl. Dr. 0. J. Fagan sworn; I exomined Mr. McColl, professionally, last evening, and found wounds en his head; the wounds may yet prove serious to Mr. McColl; if the blow had been given more behind it might have proved fatal; the blows must have been given from behind; I would say the wounds were given by a closed fist or a blunt instrument. This concluded the eyidenco for the proaecuiion and Mr. Bole askod that the caae be tried summarily. Mr. Townleycalledtheaccused to the witness box and Mr. Bole objected ou the grounds that in the case of an aggravated assault all evidence could be adduced except that from Ihe accused himself. Mr. Bole asked tho bench to decide whether the case was aggravated or common assault on the evidence ao fnr adduced. After consultation the bench decided the case was aggravated assault. Mr. Townley: "Then I ask that the accused bo indicted nnd sent up for trial." Mr. Bole: "I certainly object to this; the law on the subject is ao plain that you really hnvo only ono course to pursue." Prisoner: "Then that closua my mouth. I want to make a statement under onth." The Benoh: "We cannot tnko your stntentent under onth, but if you wish you can mnke any stntement you wish." Prisoner: "That would avail me nothing." The court ndjourned for 5 minutes to consider the case, nnd ou resuming Oapt. Pittendrigh snid the assnult hnd been committed in a most cownrtlly manner, and as a fine would be no punishment tho bench had decided to impose a sentence of one months imprisonment. The prisoner was then removed to the provincial gnol and tho court adjourned. Personal. Jas. MacLaren, D. MaoLnron and L. G. Little, of Iho Ross-MacLnron Lumber Co., are in tho city on business connected with the building of their new mills, His Honor Lieutenant-Governor Nelson and Mr*. Nelson arrived from Victorin yesterduy nnd went in Mr. Abbott's private car up lo Agassiz. Thoy will reside nt Harrison Hot Springs for n few days. Mr. Amos Bowman arrived yesterday from Ottawa nnd left in the afternoon on the S. S. Premier for Portland, Oregon. On his return ho will commence the exploration of tho Westminster district for coal.—iVcurn. Late Canadian News. From Ocean to Ocean.— Fishermen and miners in Nova Scotia, mechanics and fanners in Ontario and Quebec, hunters and trappers in the Territories, nnd gold miners in British Columbia, use nnd prniso Hagyard's Yollow Oil, the great internal and oxtornnt remedy for all pain. It cures rheumntisin, neuralgia, sore throat nnd croup, nml is tho roTianco of thousands. L. A. Hamilton, 0, P. R. lnnd commissioner, says there will bo no loud for homeateading next yoar in Manitoba, so rapidly has lho ground boon taken up this spring. During April just closed, the company disposed of 50,000 noroa more land than thoy Bold in the wholo yonr of 1887. A big railway deal is on between the Manitoba & Northwestern Road and the Northern Paciiic & Manitoba. It is said the two roads will be consolidated to tight the Oanadian Pacific. A. Ashley, exreeveofThurlow,Ont., Wednesday recovered $5,000 damage-. from a neighbor named Benton for criminally knowing Mrs. Ashley and alienating her affections from her husband. The body of an unknown man wai found Wednesday night at Fort Rouge with a bullet through his head and a revolver by his side. Ic is thought it is a case of suicide, but his identity is a mystery. Robert Mackenzie, secretary-treasurer of the Wellington, Ont., Agricultural Society, has disappeared. The books of the society allow a shortage of $1,200. An investigation will be instituted immediately. The remains of two more charred victims of the G. T. Railway disaster have been Identified. Those taken away were Morgan R. Soullen, of Chicago, and H. L. Hall, a retired merchant of Evansville, Ind. Mrs. Geo. Grummetts was aent to Chicago to-day. It is almost certain that Charles J. O. Fraser, of Toronto; J. L. Curnick, of Chicago; J. B. Sterns, of Camden, Mo., Frederick Duthie and wife, of Kansas City, are among the dead. Duthie and wife were expected at New York on Sunday. A locket belonging to Duthie was identified by his brother. The thirteen dead are therefore accounted for, leaving six bodiea yet to be identified, A thorough search of unclaimed baggage reveals tho following names: H. Levi, Chicago; Mrs. Smith (no address); Oapt. Butler, Cook county insnne asylum, Chicago; Randall Orr, Omaha. At the coroner's inquest last night, Capt. Hnll and David Walker, of Toronto, testified that at the time of the accident the train wns not making more thnn 25 miles un hour. Meteorological Observations at New Westminster for April, 1889. Mean temperature 61.8 Above April mean 0.4 Highest max .'. 71.0 Lowest min ■.. 35.0 Mean of max (11,1 Mean of min 42.5 Rainfall in inches 2.69 Below April mean 0.49 Days rain fell 12 Greatest day's fall 0.90 Cloudy days 8 Partially cloudy 20 Clear 2 Windiest day in miles 139 Calmest, " " 46 Total miles of wind 2520 Highest Barometer 30.24 Lowest " 29.39 Halos 12 Temperature of river 53.0 21st, lightning and thunder; Ilth nnd 19th, frost ou the ground. A. Peele, Capt'n. Quick Time—48 Hours.—"I always uso Hagyard's Pectoral Balsam for colds and it cannot bo beaten. It hns nlwnys cured me within 48 hours, wliich no other medicine will do; I nlways keep a bottlo by me." These words from Chester Miller, Lieury, Out., prove the eiliency of a popular preparation. BULL CALVES. A FEW CHOICE THOROUGHBRED Shorthorn nnd very liij*li Grit-i*'Bull Calves for Hate, nt, prices from 6*15 to 8*0. J. 1). PEMBERTON. GoriKnit's Stock Fnrm. TnhS7*,vtc Vlctoiiu, B. C. DRESSMAKING At miss jpixxjiStiS', (IjAtb of England) Corner of Church itn.l ("I'hiinbiit Nirnets, NEW WESTMINsTEK. ■MTMiUNfitclinn irmirnrM-*i-ii. iiwf-**7t0 THE WESTMINSTER PoultryYards JOHN S. COX, Prop. l.lKhl llrnlnnns. Partridge Cochhlns-t Plymouth Hocks, White fate ISI'k Spanish White Crested, BUck and Golden Polandi* Uoudanii Sllvcr-penciIUil Ham* burg*. Black, Red and Pitt Games. Toulouse Gecte, Rouen Ducks. My Yards nre open for Inspection. uwmHSto Ultflffli* t','■la.i-s'S r sfiiilliPi •J tfta-nk * HllOT r *• Weekly British Columbian Wednesday Morning, Mny 8. 1880. The Winnipeg Commercial thus compliments the British Columbia boards of trade, nnd our own board particularly : The advantage arising from tho work of well organized and active boards of trade was recently demonstrated in the case of the (j. P. R. bridge across the Fraaer River in British Oolumbia. The 0. P. II. Oo. recently commenced tho construction of a bridge across the Eraser River at Mission Station, a point on its main line east of Vancouver, where connection is to be mado with a road running south to Puget Sound. .Plans wore prepared for a bridge with a draw span of only sixty feet. This soon came to the knowledge of the New Westminster board of trade, and a vigorous protest was at once made. New Westminster is, of courso, the city most directly interested in tho free navigation of the Fraser river. It was pointed out that so narrow a span in the bridge would be a serious impediment to navigation and a dangerous obstruction to place across the river. The 0. P. R. Oo. at first declined to change the plans of the bridge, and then sought a compro mise. But the board remained firm, and insisted that the draw should be not less than 100 feet. The Victoria and Vancouver boards of trade followed up the action of the Westminster board. An appeal was made to Ottawa, and it is now announced that the O.P.R. has been obliged to give in to the demands otthe boards. But for the timely action of the boards of trade, it is more than probable that a bridge would have been built across the river which would have proved a serious obstruction to navigation. Civic corporations cannot be de pended upon to look sharply after the many questions of this nature which are continually arising, and besides in nine cases out of ten, a board of trade will carry more weight in a matter of this nature than a town council. Town councils are often the result of wire pulling and political scheming, while this is not the case with a board of trade. The latter is invariably composed of the representative men. of a place, while the former frequently is not. The board of trade is therefore as a rule better qualified to give an intelligent and unbiassed decision upon questions, than is the average civic council. British Oolumbia is to be congratulated upon her thoroughly organized and energetically conducted boards of trade. Mr. Slaven, president of the American Dredging Company, which has had a largo contract on tho Panama canal, has just returned to New York from Paris, whither he went to meet the directors and stock-holders of the canal company, says an exchange. In an interview with a Herald reporter he gave some interesting information concerning M. DeLesseps' "great ditch." The amount so far spent on the canal, he says, is about $250,000,000, and to show for this thero is only about fifteen miles of completed work, thirty feet deep, on the eastern end, and the uncompleted Oulebra cut, The latter is the sticking point, the highest point of the cut being over three hundred feet above sea level, and the amount of work yet to be done in it enormous. The French engineers made a sad mistake in their calculations as to the slope which it would be necessary to give the banks of the cut. It was soon found that the earth would not stand at the angle allowed it, and the result is that the amount of excavation necessary is just twice what it was first estimated at. Into the Oulebra cut the company's money has been poured like water, and much of it has been wasted. The French nre magnificent engineers, Mr. Slaven snys, but on tho Isthmus they have been hampered in every possible way by red-tapeism. Under the bureau system there are about seven chiefs and sub-chiefs tn every laborer, and the maintenance of Buch a start' haa ulone coat hundreds of thousands of dollars. In the care of the plant, moreover, tho utmost carelessness has been shown. Acres of machinery, much of which Has never been used, is rusting away without any effort being made to protect or save it. Tho canal can be completed, Mr. Slaven says, for about 8200,000,000 moro, but the money is not forthcoming: Not that the French people have lost faith in M. DeLesseps, but their savings are all gone, and they have no more to invest in shares. The, original company represented them; the second one represents the capitalists. The latter, with the Credit Fonoier at their head and the Oomptoir d'Es- compte at their backs, would probably have been able to raise the funds required for the completion of the work, but just as the arrangements were being made the failure of the oopper syndicate shook the French banks to their foundations, and the scheme has been dropped for the present. "There are no more people in France," Mr. Slaven says, "to put money up. DeLesseps 'busted' the small investors, and copper 'busted' the big ones." There would seem to be a prospect of English capi- taliss taking hold of this abandoned work and putting it througn—that is, if the "Monroe doctrine" and Jim Blaine will let 'em. In the event of English capital actually resuscitating the scheme, some concession would probably have to be made to American pretensions, in the premises, in the shape of a sort of partnership in working the "big ditoh." The Sentinel takes a hand in the discussion as to whether Mr. Mara acted the traitor at Ottawa, recently, in ignoring the fact (T) that Victoria was British Oolumbia, when the question was before the house about compelling the Ohina steamers to call at Victoria. It is quite natural, the Sentinel thinks, that Victorians should be jealous of the interests of their city, but that fact does not offer any excuse for abusing any person whom they imagine has overlooked such interests. The Sentinel. adds: "If the Times' editor would remember that Mr. Mara represents a mainland constituency—not Victoria, and that he is sincere in his desire to advance the best interests of the province, irrespective of persons, places or things, it might assist him in forming a more charitable opinion of that gentleman—if charity can exist in such a mind, Regarding the Times' opinion of Mr. Mara's fitness for the position he holds very little need be said. Were the writer of the strictures upon Mr. Mara possessed of a quota of that gentleman's brains no such screed would have appeared in the columns of the paper, It does not require a great amount of brains to string together a lot of bar-room vulgarity and abuse, and the editor of the Times has proven himself an adept at that class of literature. The Sentinel supported Mr. Mara's candidature because we believed he was the best man that could be procured to advance the interests of the district and the province, and we have not yet had cause to change that opinion. He has shown himself zealous at all times to promote the welfare of the district he represents, and in taking the stand he did on the question at issue he has evidently done what he considered best in the interests of the province. Had he done otherwise he would certainly have been recreantato tne trust reposed in him, and would then have been open to censure for dereliction of duty. Space will not allow a resume of the work done by Mr. Mara as our representative in the house of commons, but during the recent session he has shown himself vastly interested in the welfare of tbe district when by his influence the government has appropriated about 8200,000 for public works alone. For these reasons, then, we hold Mr. Mara has ably represented the district—and the province, too, and he can well afford to laugh at the strictures of the Times, which has been manifestly unfair in charging him with a betrayal of trust." In a letter to the Buffalo Express Oapt. Hoflmann, TJ. S. A., now stationed at Fort Niagara, says that the desertions from the United States army number 3,000 annually. This would be a large number for even a European army, but it is simply enormous when the size of Uncle Sam's army is taken into consideration. Tho deserters represent one-eighth of tho whole force. Oapt. Hoffmann attributes the frequency of desertion to the smallness of the pay given by the government. During his first two years each private receives in compensation for his services, including pay, rations, and clothing, about 820 a month, or sixty-seven cents a day. This, it is needless to say, is small encouragement to young men with any ambition. One of the United States' best soldiers once said :—"A soldier is just liko any other mnn, nothing more, nothing less. The poetic idea of enfolding him in the American flag and sending him down to oter- nity for mure glory is all bosh. We must at least give him something to pay his fare." Inasmuch as the United States spends about 824,- 000,000 niiuiiuiilly on its army and about 880,000,000 on pensions, it might well be said that it pays better to be a dead or crippled soldier than a live and sound one. The New Haven News, speaking of the receipt of an advertisement from a builder written on a piece of pine board, remarks: "Tho proofreader spent half an hour boring a hole through it with his scissors that he might follow instructions to hang all 'dead' copy on the hook, ln ordor to save time and shears, and to keep peace in the oflice, we would ask that our carpenter patrons bore holes in their advertisements before forwarding them." Queen's COR. COLUMBIA & VIsKHlES'T STS., 3**Te**yvT "Westrrai-nstex, 33. O. THE QUEEN'S IS A FINE BRIOK HOTEL, FINISHED IN the best style and fitted with all modern conveniences, having bath rooms and closets on every floor. It has lately been elegantly furnished throughout, and the appointments aro complete in every way. The cuisine, under the charge of a first-class white chef, is a specialty, and the best of everything will always be found on the table. Tho Queen's is intended to be a superior house in every respect, and we hope, by care and attention to the comfort and wants of guestB, to win their appreciation. Terras, ("fcS.OO to $3.00 per T3ay. MILLER & CO., Proprietors. IfcTo 33a:- eo-a.-Aectod. -wltli tlie Xloiaae. dwraylmfl GROCERIES For First-class Family Groceries and Provisions, go to SINCLAIR'S, ■ Columbia Street. New Goods arriving all the time. A nice lot of CHRISTIE S CRACKERS & BISCUITS just to hand. New SYRUPS, MOLASSES, etc., etc. Call and get prices. dwtc The decision of Mr. Justico McCreight (the substanco of which we publish elsewhere) in a test case before the supreme court, yesterday, in volving the question of the city's right to tax property taken into the city limits under the oharter of 1888, is, as will be seen, in favor of the city, and against the provincial government, which claimed the right to tax the property in question this year, instead of the city. The decision is of more importance than appears on the surface even, as the question is not only one affecting the revenue of the city, but its borrowing power as well. The government will be perfectly satisfied that the judgment of the court has gone in favor of the city, for, to do them justice, they have manifested no hostility in the matter, but simply a desire that the point at issue should be settled. With respect to the still further additions made to the city limits by the amendment to the charter of last session, it is not expected that they will be subject to taxation by the city until next year. Tho council are to be commended for their prompt and judicious action Monday night in the matter of the expropriation of L Wolffs property for street purposes. If not the most important action which the council has taken this year, it is undoubtedly one of the most important, for the reason that no such opportunity as tho present was ever likely to offer again for consummating so desirable and necessary an object as the extension of Mackenzie street through to Front. The lot in question was vacant, and only for a short time; property owners on either side were anxious for tho street extension, and volunteered to stand 84,- 000 of the cost; negotiations with the ownor of the lot had reached a head; and it only remained for the council to do, as they havo done, and accept the fairly reasonable proposition of Mr. Wolff to take 810,500 for his lot. The deal actually costs the city only §0,500, (probably only 86,000 will bo paid), thus securing a most important advantage incomparably cheaper than there could be any hope of doing in the future. It is a wonder that any of the councillors should have hesitated a moment about settling a matter, so favorably for the city, which should have been settled long ago, and in any event would havo to be dealt with some time, and greatly to the city's damage, had the present council failed in their duty and shirked the question again, which we aro happy to announce they did not. By the report of the council proceedings, elsewhere, it will be seen that the street and park improvement debentures by-law has been advanced a very considerable stage, and also amended by the addition of $10,000 to the amount sought to be borrowed, making a total of $85,000. This addition was rendered necessary by the wise decision of the council to expropriate L. Wolff's lot and open Mackenzie slreet through to Front, and will be expended as follows: 87,500 to purchase the lot and extend ahd repair Mackenzie street, and the remaining 82,500 making up tho round 810,000 to be added to the appropriation for side walks, making a total of 87,750 for that purposo, according to the list of estimates of proposed expenditure under the by-law, which we publish in a separate item in another column, This list also shows the apportionment of the proposed loan for the various streets, ic, and an in spection of these estimates will satisfy any one that the council are endeavoring to do justice to all sections. We shall only refer particularly to the appropriation of 84,000 for Oolumbia street, which might be thought by some at first sight td be larger than was called for. This will not appear, however, when it is remembered that the stroet urgently requires widening, necessitating expensive cribbing, from a point near the Catholic church nearly up to the Crescent, as also bridge repairing and sidewalk improvements. Oolumbia street is the main street of the city, and the credit of the city is at stake in putting it and keeping it in a presentable and safe condition. The other estimates as well show careful considerarion on the part of the council in the city's interest. At next meeting of the council, as will be seen by the report, a by-law will bo introduced to provide for taking a vote of the ratepayers on the. proposed loan. It is safe to predict that the large, majority of the ratepayers will cast a progressive ballot and support the measure when it is placed before them. Wholesale city-market. Beet, per 100lbs !. i 4 509 ll Pork " 7 60 9 8 50 Mutton " 8 009 9 0S Potatoes " 609 '5 Cabbage " 609 100 Onions " 1009 160 Wheat " 160® 0 00 Oats " 1259 160 Pens " 1609 2 00 Hnv, per ton 12 00® 16 (10 Butter (rolls) iier » 0 28® 0 36 Cheese, " 0 11® 0 16 Eggs, por dor. 0 20® 25 Conlwooil (retail) per cord 3 00 @ 4 00 Apples, per box 80® 160 Hldos(gr'n) per 100 lbs 1 00 ® 6 00 " (dry) " 6 00® 0 00 Wool, perib 0® 10 WANTED^ RENT. AN IMPROVED FARM. For lull ymr- tlculnr.i, npply in writing to P. O. Box 47, New Westminster. dwmy7ml To Cannery-men, Store-keepers and Others. ■\TTANTED-A POSITION AS BOOK- W keeper, store-keener, or otherwiso, Address A. W, QUINTON, NewWestminster, B. C. my6-dt8-wtl ~wT BOVILL, Real Estate Agent AND CONVEYANCER. NEW WESTMINSTERi-Offlce, Mnoken- site Stroet. VANCOUVER! - Offlce, Abbott Street, nonr Cordova Street, Full List o( City and Suburban Pro- Particular nttentlon paid to Fnrmlng Lands, Accurate Information to correspondents. dwmyOyl FOR SALE. Delta Municipality. Several 40 and 60 acre lots ot tho flnest agricultural lnnd, fronting on Canoe Pass. 40 acres, part of Lot 160, all under cultivation, with dwelling bouse, Implements, etc. Lot 107-160 aoros; good dwelling house, barn, implements; splendid clay land; 100 aores under cultivation. CHOICE '/, SECTIONS ON Lulu Island, Boundary Bay, and in Surrey. MONEY To Lonn In sums of $1,000 and upwards on 1st mortgage, at current ratos. pemberton & son, real Estate Agents,-5c. •VXOTOBIJk.. wSmylm P. O.teoXMH. F. G. STRICKLAND. J. C. WHYTE. F. fl. STRICKLAND & CO. DEALEES DT Agricultural Implements NOW IN STOCK, IRfl PIOWS And muat be sold within the next HO doya to make room for othor ' new goods. Riding and Walking PLOWS. \l Bnford flans $80.00. USUAL PRICE, $130. USTREMEMBER the "Rock Islnnd" 0"Biiford Sulky Plows aro without tSTiui equal. From 12 to 18 inch £3Tnow in stock. • Masscy Binders. Maxwell " Deering " Beaver City Rake Sharp ." Toronto Mowers. Buckeye " Maxwell " Maxwell Little Giant Threshers and Tread Power. Toronto Advance Engines and Threshers. Derrick's Perpetual Hay Press. Hay Tedders and Loaders. Duplex Feed Mills. IjilFBe sure and get our prices before purchasing elsewhere. F. G. STRICKLAND & CO., Webster Blook, Front Street, WESTMINSTER. S. A. CAWLEY, Chilliwhack, 1 i,„m„.,„«_„„„(.«,„„„„„!„<.. T. McNEELY, Ladner's Ldg, ) RBPrMent"tlvea at thoso J""1-'8- wmh6 THE ATTRACTION Of Columbia Street —IS— JAS. ROUSSEAU'S GREAT CLEARING SALE GOOD-FITTING BOOTS AND SHOES CONTRIBUTE much to the health and comfort of every home. Therefore, everybody ought to know that Jas. Rousseau's is decidedly thej cheapest place in New Westminster where the people of this Dis-i trict can purchase the best Boots and Shoes at the cheapest prices. I will allow io per cent, discount on all cash purchases to the general public for the next sixty days, to make room for a LARGE SPRING STOCK now en route. j REMEMBER,—if you want genuine good Boots and Shoes the proper place to purchase them is at Jas. Rousseau's, SI Col-u.i-n.-bIa Street. Custom Work promptly attended to. dwto BUGGIES I RUGGIES! JUST RECEIVED, A CAR-LOAD OF Pell, Rice Coil-spriiig ittcLaughlai UGGIE* DUPLEX, HANDY, BRADLEY & OTHER Democrat and Express Wagons, (ST The Best and Cheapest Rigs ever offered for sale i British Columbia.*-****! dwapsto X-leicl db Ourrie. Weekly Britisli Columbian. Walui-iilay Morning, Hay 8,1880. Press Desimtchcs. London, May 3.—In hiB cross-examination to-day, Mr. Parnell denied knowing! "Number One." eitlior under the name of Tynan or any other. Ho had nevor heard Egan associated with the "Martyr's fund." Ho saw nothing criminal in the fund but rather thought it was right to assist the innocent victims of tho martyrs The sensational incident of to-day's examination occurred when Sir R, Webster quoted a statement by Mr. Parnell during the debate on Mr. Fo rater's bill in 1881, suspending the habeas corpus aot, to the effect thnt secret societies had then eensod to exist in Ireland. Sir Richard asked Mr Parnell if he believed the statement when he made it? Mr. Piirnell: "No; nt any rate it wns an exnggernted statement." SirR. Webster: "Did you, or did you not, misstate the fact when you made that statement?" Mr Parnoll admitted that he had made tho statement knowing it tn be wrong, or at least extravagant. He further admitted that he had never withdrawn the statement. His purpose in making it was to exaggerate the effect which the league had in eradicating secret societies. San Fbanoisco, May 3.—Among the cargo of the steamer San Bias, which arrived yesterday from Panama were nine boxes of oranges. The boxes were from Mnzatlan, and were consigned to this city. As tho unloading of the vessel's cargo was in progress, the boxes excited the suspicions pf the customs officers, p*ing to tlieir unusual shape, Tho ofticera opened one of the boxes, and were surprisod to find that the centre portion of the box wbb packed with cigars, which were surrounded with oranges. An examination of the nther eight cases found them also filled with cigars, all of which wero seized and confiscated by the customs odicers. The seizure amounted in value to about 81,000. Washinoton, May 4. — Secretary Traoy to-day awarded to tho Union Iron Works, of San Francisco, the Contract for constructing tho great armored const defence vessel, at a cost of 81,628,000. The new vessel is to have n length of 256 feot, with a breadth of 59 feet and 4000 tons displacement. She will be protected by a belt <>f steel armour, sixteen inches thick over the engines, boilers nnd magazines, und eight inches thick forward and aft. The specifications call for 5,400 horse power. The new vessel will bo a departure in design from any vessel in the navy, will be the moat formidable vessel for hor displacement of any in the world, and able tn cupe with anything afloat. She approximates the monitor type, and is of 6000 tona displacement in oruising trim. When she goes into action, by taking ou water ballast, she sinks until her deck is but eighteen inches above water level, thus diminishing the size of the target opposed to ita opponent. But her moat remarkable feature will be the tremendous power of her arma ment, on the forward barbette. Mounted on a turntable and manipulated by a hydraulic power, she will carry a sixteen inoh rifle, weighing 110 tons uiuMfl feet long, one of the largest guns afloat. In tear of the barbette there will be a 12 inoh rifle, weighing 46 and one half tons, A fifteen inch dynamite gun 50 feet long will project from tho bow and in othor places the vessel will carry six 23 pounders, three 9 pounders, nil revolving cannon and rapid firing guns. The machine guns and electric search lights, on the hollow ateel military mast, will completo the ship, which will take 3jt years to build. San Fhancisco, May 4.—A local railroad man, speaking to-day of the Northern Pacifio and Union Pacific controversy, said : "If it Bhould come to a war the Northern Pacifio iB the only mad in a position to make a stubborn light for tho Puget Sound travel. The reason is very plain. In the tirst place ehe Northern Paoifio has a vast amount of land that it is anxious to ■ell, in order that the territory through whioh it passes may be settled as speedily as possible. It could well afford to carry settlors for nothing for a time. Just now thero is great interest throughout tho oast concerning the Pacifio Northwest. Taooma and Seattle aro both booming, and I have no hesitancy in suying that if a war nf rates should come, in six months timo no less thnu fifty thousand peoplo would bo carried into Washington Territory by tho Northern Pacifio. However, I am not vory apprehensive of such a war, but if it does come the chief benefit will be derived by the Northern Paoitio. San Fbanoisco, May 4.—The bark- entino Oity of Papette, whioh arrived from Tahiti this morning brings news of the terrific gale which struck the Ialand about the same time as Samoa was visited. The storm levelled almost everything standing to the ground, but, fortunately, no lives were lost. The storm was so continuous that the Papette was unable to enter the city of Tahiti for seven days, In the city the streets were bo littered with debris that businesa was at a standstill when the vessel left. Tboy, N. Y.. May 4.—SamuelDunn murdered his wifo this morning with a jack knife in hiB home, Rook Alley, Oohoes. After the murder Dunn cooly walked to a saloon and took a drink. He was thon arrested. The motive is unknown. Oakland, Oal, May 4.—Mrs. Alice Harwood, 28 yours old, suicidod at the Brunswick Houso, with morphine, laat night, The cause is unknown but the deceased was noticed to have been despondent for some time. London, May 4,—The Womon's Home Rule Society, of Croydon, htve made up and sent to Father MacFad- den 600 garments for the people evicted in his parish. London, May 4.—Sir Chna. Russell has decided, in reference to tho rental disputes on the Vandeleur estates, that tennnts shall pay a year's rent to Murch 1889. Orders hnve been forwarded for the release of Wm. O'Brien and Harrington from jail, in order that they may testify hefore the Parnell commission. Quebec, May 6.—The appeal court on Saturday aftornoon gave judgement in the protracted Salvation army ease. The verdict against the army wns unanimously sot aside, as contrary to tho evidence, and a new trial waa granted. Quebec, May 6.—Tho banks of tho Saguenay River are overflowed and almost all the bridges between Chicou- timi and St. Alphonse havo been swept away. WiNNirEa, May 6.—A fire started at midnight and by 2 a. m. the following places were destroyed : Bell Bro's grocery; C. A. Baskerville's hardware establishment; W. A. Parmenter, stationery; E. A. Anderson, provision house; 11. Yous, boots and shoos; tho Jewish oynngoguo and the Brooklyn hotel. The tiro is now practically under control, the firemen having succeeded in preventing it from crossing the Btreet. The Zion Methodist church and other buildings woro badly soorched, but were saved with smnll damage. The estimated loss is $40, 000; insurance small. Owen Sound, May O.—The new ateel s.s. Manitoba, for the G. P. R. service, between here and Port Arthur was successfully launched here on Saturday. Tho Manitoba is the linest steel steamer over built in Canada and is the largest vessel afloat in fresh water, Ottawa, May 6.—Mrs. Charles T. Watson, the Ottawa lady, well known in Canada and the States as n reader, and latterly on the stage, died suddenly in New York on Saturday evening. She was the wife of Major Watson, who took part in putting down the rebellion. Wheeling, West Va., May 6.—Tho family of P. B. Harr, living in a thrifty settled distriot near Braxton, in thiB state, were totally exterminated yesterday by drowning. Harr and his wife and two children started out to visit a neighbor. They had to cross a mountain stream swollen out of its banks. Harr foolishly attempted to cross it in a canoo and the craft capsized, and all hands were thrown into the stream. Mrs. Harr and one of tlio children sank immediately and Harr, who seized the other child, nfter struggling in the wnter for some time wns swept nwny before help could reach him. The bodies have not been recovered, j -\ St Andbews, N.B., May 6.—By the sinking of a sloop yesterday, off Hard- wnod Island, St. Andrews, six men wore drowned: Henry McAleenau, Johu McAleenan, father and son; Isaiah Flynn, Clementson Flynn, uncle and nephew; Henry Burns and Thos. Anderson, all of Digdegnash, where they were bound from St. Andrews, The sloop was heavily ballasted and laded with dour and meat. It is supposed thoy got caught in a squall with the sheet fast. Angus Holt, from the shoro, n mile distant, saw the sloop careen over and sink. He pulled off in a boat to the rescue. He saw noth- of the men but picked up four of tho hats, a barrel of flour and an oar. Henry McAleenan and Isaiah Flynn leave widows and children. The other men were the bread-winners ot their respective families. Pabis, May 6.—As a mere spectacle yesterday's ceremony cannot he compared with scenes which tho last scoro of years have witnessed in Paris. In itself it wbb interesting rather than splendid, the soldiers excepted, who are both interesting and splendid. The preparations uu the spot were simple enough. A low pavjllion, in cloth of broad red and gold stripes, a square with two oblong wings had been erected in front of the old Salle Des Menus, uow destroyed, where the states-general met. On the avenue De Paris, was a central pavillion carpeted in red and furnished with gilt chairs covered with red velvet. The town was decorated elegantly, but not profusely. Tho broad avenue with its four rows of trees, blossoming and rich in their spring foliage, was guarded by troops and gens d'armes. Knots of them were here and there in front of and about tho Presidential pavillion. Opposite Ihe pavillion and beyond the main roadway there was space for many thousands of spectators. The police left most of it rigorously vacant, which was a mystery, for it was the only good place fur Boeing what passed and wns nevor occupied by troops or any body else. London , May 0.—Tho soap works of David and William Oibba, in Hanover court, Milton street, were burned to-day. Loas 8500,000. Pabis, May 6.—Muoh of the excitement over yesterday's assault on President Oarnot has subsided, as the medical examintion of the man calling himself Perrin, has shown he is a lunatic with the hobby of a grievance against tho government, He will be ordered to confinement in an asylum. London, Msy 0.—A despatch from Moscow says the trial of OrlofV, agent of the secret police, who a few weeka ago shot and killed Fraulein Bolsani, a well known prima donna of the Deutchen theatre, at Prague, opened to-day. The crime was a moat sensational one, the viotim being shot down on the stage at a rehearsal of "La Walkunen" at Groaen theatre! Revenge was the motive of the crime, both the singer and tho deceased husband having caused the arrest ot several of Orloff s frionds on charge of being connected with the Nihilist party. London, May 6.—It transpires that Lord Lytton, the British ambassador to France, was really desirous of remaining in Paris to wituess the opening of the exposition and plainly intimated his wish to the foreign officer. his lordship Bhould withdraw from the French capital, ut the same time informing Lord Salisbury that it would never do for tho minister of a royal house to participate in or even countenance a ceremony designed to commemorate the overthrow of royalty. The tory presB adopt a similar view in their comments upon tho opening of the oxhibition. They profess to forgive the revolutionists for theso rebellious acts, but do hot condone their excesses, nor do they admit the benefits of a republican form of govornment, whioh is the ultimate result of that struggle. On the whole the conservative press can bco no reason for tho exposition, neither can they bring themselvea to believe that it will be otherwise than a miserable failure. ' London, May 6.—Last week's emigration from Liverpool to Quebec reached a total of 1,933; namely, by the Polynesian, 700; Caspian, 220; Montreal, 200; and Lake Huron, 203. The total of the Liverpool emigration to the United States and Canada during the week was 8,000. Montreal, May 0.—Argument in the Jesuit mail caso has been postponed till Thursday morning. Owen Sound, May 6.—An infant's corpso wns found on the outskirts of the town. It is evidently a case of murder. Lindsay, May 6.—Mrs. E McGarth dropped dead Saturday evening from heart disease. Half-Moon Bay, Cal., May 7.— Fred Simmons, 13 years of age, while out hunting yeaterday shot Avalnndo Apadaco iu the back of the head with a small rifle, the bullet penetrating tho brain. He lay in a Btupor until this morning when he died. Apadaco was about Ki years of age. How the accident happened is not known. Lafayette, La., May 7.—During an election here yeBterday, armed men prevented colored men from voting. Beooklyn, May 7.—Jockey Stone (colored) for killing Henry Miller, a barkeeper on Coney island last summer, was tu-day sentenced to be hanged on June 25th. Ashland, Pn., Mny 7. —While somo workmen employed by Mnlone & Co., of New York, were engaged in blasting for n tunnel from Big Mine Run to Dark Corner, this morning, a dynamite cartridge unexpectedly exploded, instantly killing one man and severely injuring seven others, some of whom will dio. New Yobk, May 7.—The old Bowno mansion at Westchester was burned early this morning. Eight- people were asleep in the structure at the time. Watson Bowne, his wife, three children and two servant girls, Bisters named Dunn, and Brownes' nged mother, Mrs. Thos. Browne. The Dunn gills ahd' | two of the children were burned to death. Mr. Browne aaved the other child and his wifo, but wai severely burned in doing bo. The bodieB of the victims were all recovered before noon. The following is the list: Rebecca Bowne, aged 60 years; Catharine Watson Bowne, aged 6 years; Helen Marguerita Bowne, aged 4' years; Catharine Dunn, servant, aged 19 years; Mary Dunn, servant, aged 20 years. Fort Wayne, Ind., May 7.—A most disastrous conflagration is raging at Payne, Ohio. The entire town is threatened. Five engines were sent from here by special train. San Fbancisco, May 7. -During a storm on Sunday the schooners C. T. Hill and Maggie Young, both owned in thia city, went ashore at the mouth of Russiac River. The crews were saved but it is believed both vessels will he total wreoks. The Hill is valued at over 814,000 and the Young at about 87,000. London, May 7.—When Parnoll appeared to-day before the Parnell commission he surprised the court by stating he wished to make a correction in the testimony he had given last Friday, when he stated heintentionally misled the house of commons in regard to secret societies in Ireland, Parnell said upon referring to Hansard's report of the house of commons, in tho speech in question he found the remarks, which Sir Richard Webster quoted on Friday, referred particularly to Ribbonism and Ribbon societies, and not to secret conspiracies generally. "Therefore," raid Parnell, the statement I made in the house of commons was fairly accurate in faots and was that Ribbonism practically did not exist at that time." His statement caused quite a sensation in court. Sir Richard Webster then proceeded with the cross-examination of the witness. Parnell said he hnd never heard that a hundred guineas had been paid for tho defence of the moonlighters at the Cork assizes in 1881. If ho had heen asked to make such payments, the witness said that m those days he would havo approved of doing bo for the defence of tho men, if he had reason to believe that the law was being strained againat them. The general rule, however, was to limit such payments as far as possible. He remembered one case where such a payment of money was sanctioned and the man wub acquitted. In another case the witness reimbursed Harris, who himself was responsible forthe defence of the prisoner, at the same time he instructed Harris not to undertake like defences in future. London, May 7.—In the house of commons this afternoon the budget recently introduced by Mr. Goaohen, chancellor of the exchequer, was pasB- ed by a large majority. LATE CANADIAN NEWS. Mr. McNicoll has been appointed the general passenger manager on the C. P. It. in the placo of Mr. Lucius Tuttle, resigned. About three hundred immigrants arrived at Winnipeg on Saturday. A good many of them held tickets for British Columbia. Wm. 'J'empleton, of Vancouver, ie purchasing a carload of hnlfbrced Per- cheron horses at Bellville, Ont., for export to that place Hon. Mr. Abbott, leader of the senate, states that he will uot accept the portfolio of railway nnd canals offered to hiin by the government. Bush fires atTyndall, the first station east of Selkirk's, have destroyed 5,000 cords of wood and 12,000 ties; also the Canadian Pacific station, cutting off telegraphic communication with the east for some time. It is reported that Mr. Hill, president of tho St. P., M. &M. roud, who is now in Montreal, will repluce the Hon. Mr. Abbott on the C. P. R. directorate, Sir George Stephen and Sir Donald Smith having become directors of Mr. Hill's road. James Wilson of Halifax became unusually jealous of his wife who was receiving the attention of a man named Carter. Wilson, on Tuesday night Inst, quarreled with the woman, cut off her ears and otherwise mutilated her. The woman will die. Wilson escaped. A smaBh-up occurred on the C. P. R, on Saturday morning between Moii- gouth and Benusejuur, Manitoba, resulting in the destruction of considerable property. Ten or twelve freight cars were thrown from the truck, eight of which were badly smashed and their contents strewn about. Freight m the damaged cars belonged to Vancouver. Tho counsel for the Mail in the famous Jesuit libel suit filed a preliminary plea Saturday, which it is expeoted will be answered in the course of a few days, when the argument will be heard, probably before Judge David- Bon. The plea Bets forth that the summons and declaration in the cause aro null und void, because the society of Jesuits wns not an incorporated body, as falsey alleged in the declaration, because tbe act of the legislature, 50 Vic. chap. 38, under whicli plaintiffs made pretence to be a corporation is ultra vires, because the members of the society nro civilly dead, becnuse the rules of the sneiety prevent nny of its members frnm holding proporty or exercising functions whieh the act confers upon them, because the said net is repugtiutit to Imperial statutes nnd laws having force in this province; because the legislature has only a right to incoporate companies with provincial objects; because the objects of the society are not prnvincia^buf. extend beyond the provinco and even hjiyontl the Dominion of Canada ahd the British Empire into every quarter of the globe; because the object* and constitution of the society are inconsistent und incompatible with the constitution of the province; because tho objects of the society are tho teachings of doctrines and principles subversive lo the province, viz.: That the Church of Rome is superior tn the state, thnt tho Pope has a right to dispose sovereigns and absolve subjects of allegiance, nnd teveral other points. R. J. ARMSTRONG, Choice Family Groceries! FINEST CREAMERY BUTTER A SPECIALTY. Labrador Herxi-ae-s, 2v£ac]£erel, Salt Cod, ^.rr*ao*u.r's TJnc. Hams, -A.x-aao-ar's TJnc. Bacon.. ZF-lo-ux. ZBxari. Slioxts, WHIGHEST PRICES PAID FOR FARM PRODUCE. noidwiy Scouliar-Armstrong Block, Columbia St. Clearing Out Sale! -OF- GENTS' CLOTHING -AND- HATS and CAPS. The Arkansan Oity Traveler says: An Oklahoma-bound wagon, which passed through last evening, bore the inscription : "Chintz bugged in Illinoy, sicloaned in Newbrasky, white caped in Missoury, prohibited in Kansas, Oaklahomy or Bust." . m . A man in California has played 78,832 games of whist during the past 51 years, and he thinks it is wanton waste of time for women to paint long-legged storks and water- lilies on brass plaques. WE HAVE DETERMINED TO RETIRE FROM THIS BRANCH; OF our business, the whole of our available room beiug required for our increasing trade in GENERAL and FANCY DRAPERY, &c, and we now offer our entire stock of Gentlemen's Clothing and Hats and Caps for the next 21 days at a DISCOUNT OF 20 PER GENT., FOR GASH. 82T Our Stock is all new, well selected and of first-class quality and style, ■taTThis is a GENUINE HALE and the whole stock must be cleared. W. & G. WOLFENDEN, dwaolOtc Corner Columbia k Mary Streets. RAND BROS. Real Estate, Insurance and Financial AGESNTS. OFFXCSS • NEW WESTMINSTER, VANCOUVER, CORNER CLARKSON & MOKENZIE STS. VANCOUVER CITY FoundryEMachineWorks THE PROPRIETORS OF. THESE works have much pleasure in notifying their frienda and the public thai they ore now prepared to receive and promptly executo auy orders for worn in their line with which they may be favored. A. McKELVIE, Meobauloal Manager. Vanoouver, B.O., 8th May, 1888. ' dwmyl2to ,H AG YARD'S ItiW Oil CURE5 RHEUMATISM The queen, however, commanded that At a meeting of the Methodist mission committee at Toronto, on Monday, the plans and estimates proposed for mission buildinns for Ohinese woik in Vanoouver and Victoria were oarefully considered. The erection of buildings at Vancouver nt a cost of $1,815 wbb authorized, but the plans for the building in Viotoria were not considered satisfactory. Dr. Sutherland left yeaterday, and will Bail from Vancouver lor Japan on the Uth. freeman; -z^mWRM POWDERS Are flcamnt to tahe. Contain theirown Purgative. Is a safe, sure and effectual destroyer of worms itt Children tr Adults. CORNER CORDOVA AND ABBOTT STREETS. —AHD— ANDERSON BLOCK, GRANVILLE STREET. LONDON, ENG. .07 .CANNON ST. Farming Lands/Town Lots OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS FOR SALE. Business Property. Lot facing on Columbia nnd Front Sts., in central portion of tho city; several buildings bring good reiit-$22,000.00. Lot 4, Block 7. noar Lytton Square, 00x132 feet, fronting oa Columbia and Front Sta.-$8,000.00. Corner Lot on Columbia St., 33x66 feet— $4,000.00, Also—Lot and Building with stock of Gooda. one of the best business stands in the city. ALBERT J. HILL & GO. Civil Engineers, Land Surveyors A Draughtsmen. REAL ESTATE, FINANCIAL, SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENTS Fire. Life & Marine Insurance. Columbia St., - Opp. Colonial Hotei. NEW WESTMINSTER, B. C. GIVE PERSONAL AND PROMPT AT- tentlon to nil professional orders nnd tender their services to resldent-i and nonresidents hnving City or Country Property to dispose of or desiring profitable investment. Our lists of eligible properties nre comprehensive und constantly receiving additions, nnd our favorable enstern connections both In Canada nnd the Atlantic States give us unusual fneilities for business. Special attention will be paid to the purchase and inspection of Lumber for shipment to foreign ports. Tonnage chartered and general shipping businesa transacted, dwaplyl IrnprovedResidential Property Lot 15, Block 13; two houses rented at paying figures—$4,500.00. House and Lot on Lome St., near Col- umbia-$1250.00. Lots 4, 5 & 6, Block 19; good house, garden, &c.j choice residence property -16,250.00. Corner Lot on Columbia St,; fenced and cleared—$1600.00. House and Lot on Columbia St.; one of the Iinest residences in the city—$7,- 000.00. House and Lot on Royal Avenue, near Douglas St.—(2,000.00. House and 3 Lots, corner Royal Avenue and St, Patrick's St.; no better residence site in the city—$10,000,00, 1 acre, wtth 7 houaea, near the Park— $6,000.00. ,1, Vacant Residential Property. Lot 1, Block 23; cornor lot on Agnea St.; fine resilience site—$1200.00. Lots on St. Andrew's St., near Queen'a Avonne—$500.00 each. Lots on Montreal, Douglas and Halifax Sts., noar Clinton St.; fine views nnd well situated—1350.00, $375.00, $500.00. Lot ou Melbourne St., near Clinton— $300.00. Lot 0, Sub-Block 10; fine residence lots— $250.00. Lots on Pelham St., near Mary—$600,00 eaoh. Lot on Pelham St., near St. Andrew's; fine site—$500.00. Lot on St. John's St., near Melbourne— $350.00. Let in St. Andrew's Square—$300.00. Lota in Blook fronting on North Arn road; finest chance in the market foi residence or speculation—$125.00 U $175.00. Lots in Subdivision cf Lot 11, sub-Blocl 12-$0O.OO to $125.00. Lots in Subdivision of Lot 17, sub-Block 13—$160.00 each. Lots in Weatmlnster Addition at $15,00 to $50.00. awaat-te ■ Weekly British Columbian Wednesday Moraine, Mny 8, 18811. Late Despatches. SAN FKANCISUO TORN OUT. San Fhancisco, April 30.—Despito tho cloudy weather San Francisco turned itself out of doors at an early hour this morning to do homage to the memory of the country's tirst president. Towards 11 o'clock the sun beamed forth uuobscured nnd tho remainder of tho day gave evnleuco of being a perfect one. When shortly after the hour mentioned tho parade commenced to move, the sidewalks along the lino of march, housetops and all available points were packed with poople. The parade was one of tbe finest ever Witnessed here, nnd was made up of over ten thousand men. The shipwrecked sailors of the U.S. str. Vandalia who returned from Samoa, wero in line and were heartily cheered from one end oi the procession to the othor. Another of the features was a number of covered wagons representing emigrants crossing plains, prospectors, and pack trains, illustrative of the advent of the gold aoekers, floats with miners at work and in camp. Governor Waterman and staff occupied carriages. the great celebration. New York, May 1.—The great event to-day, the last in the aeries to commemorate the inauguration of Washington, was the civic parado designed to illustrate the industrial progreas of the country during the century of national life. From oarly morning crowds began to gather at all places along the line of march nnd by 8 a. m. the sidewalks were fringed with a waiting throng. The stands, windows and open spaces ill front of the president's reviewing stand, ou Madison Square, were especially crowded. The parade was under the management of General Daniel Butterfield, ns chief marshal. The Btreets leading east and west from 5th to 69th streets were alive with delegations from various organizations which were to comprise the procession, 80 that when the order to start was given each detachment fell into line without delay or confusion. The president arrived at the reviewing stand from Morton's house shortly alter 9 a. m. The parade started from 57th st. and 5th avenue at 8.20 a. m. the column passing down the avenue. Mayor Grant with representative delegates from industrial und commercial societies and organizations of New York, took the lead until the reviewing stand was reached. Beaching the stand the mayor presented Harrison with nn address amid great applause from the multitude and tho booming of 100 guns aalute. The city representatives then took seats ou the reviewing stand and the column proceeded down the avenue. First came a detachment of mounted police followed by a detail of police on foot; next came gentlemen detailed by the governors to represent their several states; next were the chiefs of organisations of veteran regiments; the New York militia and volunteers; separated by drum corps came 100 veteran regular soldiers and sailors and the 25th regiment of New York volunteers; veteran associations surrounding, aB escort, the first tableau in the parade, representing the reading of the declaration of independence at the state house yard, Philadelphia, by John NixenonJuly 8ih 1770. The next division contained 400 students of Columbia college and 300 New York ■tudents escorting a tableaux of "Wash- ingtou and his generals" which excited enthusiastic plaudits; one thousand children from New York and Brooklyn followed, escorting a tableaux of Washington crossing the Delawaro, and "Lafayette guurda guarding the tableaux," Washington's farewell to his oflicers in 1781." Then camo knight templars, knights of Pythias. The Lafayette conclave, Spuyten Dinyvel cadets, Yunkera continental guards. The next tableau, representing the atate of Virginia, wss escorted by the Phelps guard, the Washington continental guard ami the Excelsior Light Infantry and suna of Veteruns. Among the many other tnbleaus in the parade were the ship joiners with vessels on trucks; floats bearing plasterers, coke makers, painters, marble cutters, plumbers, gasfittera, carpenters, all engaged in practical illustrations of the handicrafts, nud escorted by large delegntinns of fellow workmen. A division which attracted much attention was the military nnd civic organizations of various natiminlities. Their tablenus were Columbus, Washington. Italy and America. The German societies numbered 25,000 men, led hy Marshal Schiefer. In passing tho reviewing stands various Ger'n-Ameripaii singing secietieB rendered popular musical selections In tliis division was nu allegorical tableau designed by Keppler, of Puck, und which possessed great artistic merit. Dozens of other tableaux followed, all more or less magnificent. The Irish-American leagues mustered fully 10,000 stroni>, under the leadership of General J. O'Brien and General McMahon. They attracted great enthusiaain. The total number actually marching wbb about 80,000, The enthusiasm all along the route was, if possible, greater than yesterday. OTTAWA NOTES. Ottawa, May 1.—Mr. Mara left for borne to-night. The passing of the bill providing for the appointment of three county court judges for British Oolumbia is due to hia energetic efforts. Messrs. Prior and Barnard leave tomorrow. The condition of Mr. Chisholm la unimproved. Porogation will take place to-morrow afternoon. There was a rather lively debate in the house of commons to-day on the Northwest land subsidies. Mr. Dewdney said that the total number of acres thero granted to railway companies reached 35,000,000. The area of the agricultural lands in Manitoba and tha North West he estimated I at 135,000,000 acres. The subsidies were passed. The bill authorising the construction of the Canadian Pacitic Railway Bhort line link by the government from Salisbury to Moncton, N. B., was given the Bix mouth's hoist in the senate tonight, Senator Miller's amendment boing carried by yeas 22, nays 11. Senator Abbott in a speech declared that the government was pledged to build the line. The result caused almost a sensation. ln the house Mr. Mulock urced the government to remove the ill-feeling throughout the country by referring the Jesuits' Estato Aot to the courts. Sir. John Macdonald laughed and in reply said to the effect thut it was out of the question for the government to tost Ihe constitutionulityof the Jesuits' Estates Act in view of the overwhelming pronunciation of parliament ou this question. He felt confident, however, thnt an appeal would bo made by other parties. SrEECH FROM THE THRONE. Ottawa, May 2.—Parliament was prorogued to-day by Lord Stanley, the governor-general, with the usual formalities. The speech of his excellency waa aa follows: Honorable Gentlemen of tbe Senate; Gentlemen of tlie House of Commons: In rolieviin; you of Ihe arduoua labors which tho present session of parliament has imposed on you, 1 rejoice that I am able to congratulate you on the number of important aud useful measurea which hnve re.ultcd from your deliberationa. I have reaaon to hope that the authority which you have conferred on my government will enable it to conclude an arrangement for effective steam communication with Europe and with Asia, whereby the trade and commerce of Canada will be widely ex tended, and the traffic passing over hor lines of communication iirnily developed. You hate again mnde liberal provision for extending the railway facilities of the Dominion and for increasing their efficiency. The act relating lo the electoral franchise will, I believe, be found an important improvement tending to economy and certainty in the administration of that branch of the lnw. Tho measures by which the system of speedy trial for criminals has beeu extended to the maritime provinces is likely to prove a valuable addition to our criminal procedure. It is gratifying to know thnt your address, referring to the boundaries of Ontario, will lead to the early settlement of the principle question, which has remained unsettled to the present time between the province and the Dominion, in a manner entirely satis factory to all concerned. The amendment of the law relating to copyrightwill, it is hoped, remedy some of the embarrassments under which the printers and publishers of Canada have labored for some yeara paat, without doing an injustice to authors in this or other countries. You have provided for greater efficiency and economy in the postal aervice; for giving greater facilities for the settlement of our lands in the North West Territories, aud for increasing the safeguards of lifo and property on our ships, Many of the other measures, although ef a minor character, will be found of great usefulness in conducting the affairs of the administration. Gentlemen of the House. ofCommnos: You have liberally provided for tho various requirements of the public service. £foi». Gentlemen of the Senate, Gentlemen of the House of Commons: In taking leave i)f you, I congratulate you on the indications of prosperity which appeal's in all parts of Canada and on the increasing revenue w hich promises amply to meet the appropriations for the year. I sincerely hope the labors of our people may be blessed by the Diivne Providence, and that when it shall bo my duty to siiuiinou you again, J shall bo able to renew the congratulations whicli 1 have already expressed on the marked welfare and progreas of the Dominion. Parliament is likely to meet again early in January, ao Sir John Macdonald intimated last night. Tho prorogation ceremonies passed off wilh the usual elact. Thero were a rliiiiisiind spectators present. Oolonel Prior, M. P., was iu uniform as one of the aide-de-eamps in attendance upou hia excellency the governor-general. HONORS FOR OAPT, MUUIlM,'.. Baltimore, May 2.—dipt. Murrell, his officers and crew, were again bo- sieged to-dny, and presented with medals in recognition of the rescue of tho Den mark'a passengers. The medals f"r tho ollieers are of gold, and the acumens' are of silver. To-night thoy were given a banquet, on which occasion Capt. Murrell was presented with a silt or ioe pitcher. Philadelphia sprang a surprise on everybody at the feast when J. W. Gadsen, of that city, uroso nnd on behalf of Philadelphia presented n cheque for $2,500, the money to be divided between the oflicers and crow ot the Missouri. He said the subscription in Philadelphia for them netted $3,100, $600 of it being used to purchase merit medals which would be presented to the offl- ;.-" ■- "^i'Wv- -.-: . '\^«%^vW'-'-s v-'^--0-AV'>^V'-^-vvS^ °ChuSck. IA FLANNELETTES Lace Striped Lawns, *eTThey aro not only made of the Choicest Tobacco but thoy are of Home Manufacture, and should be patronized by all good citizons. WM. TIETJEN, Manufacturer, HOLBROOK BUILDING, COLUMBIA STREET, NEW WESTMINSTER, dwl7noly POUT HAMMOND NURSERY Fruit Trees, j Ornamental Trees Small Fruits, And GARDEN STOCK on hand In greot . j variety. • lft Everything first-class aud furnished ln Bj good shape. ' ^ ts. Send 15 cts. for valuable 80-pftge De- ir scriptive Catalogue wltto 0 beautiful col- 'H oreu plates. Prlee Lists sent free. n G. W. HENRY, J dwdelOto Port Hammond, B. C. » Plants for Sale! ATTHE cers and crew on shipboard to-morrow. rfUL. '4 o Willi X.-dk. IO 3E-. -*&.-N*X> ART MUSLIN CURTAINS Dominion Lands. p YOU ARE PAYING FOR YOUR 1 Pre-emption or torrent of Mining or Grazing Lund, or buying Farm, Mining or any mnd from tlie Dominion Government, DO NOT PAY CASH But pay in S3-Gf.S-tX.E-* and save a large discount. Serin can be obtained In large or small quantities from AILOWAY & CHAMPION E.A_:r>r biers, WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, Oil FROM TUK! BANK OF BKITISH COLUMBIA, NEW WESTMINSTER dwmbOlc Is Great Variety, Including, GERANIUMS, Double nnd Single; FU- CHIA8, nil new vnrlctlon: HOSES, Doublo PETUNIAS, MUON-FLOWERS: a line collection of DAHLIAS (named varieties). ANNUALS, 25 cts. per doz. Mixed BEDDING PLANTS, 8160 per doz. I offer 10 Plants for tl, Including I Storm King Fucbia. liouquets, Wreaths nnd Orosnes made to order. Fruit, Vegetables and Flowers at Store, next City Hotel, Columbia St, (irdcrs by mall promptly attended to Idwapsyl] P. LATHAM. Jas.EllardJCo IF1- GRAZE, Practical Watchmaker, Manufacturing Jeweler & Optician. OPPOSITE THE BANK OF MONTREAL WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY, PLATED WARE, &£ BEST QUALITY. EASTERN PRICES. A full line of Spectacles & Eye-Glasses in steel, rubber, silver arc gold frames. The finest Pebbles made, $4 per pair; all sighta suited. Special attention given to FINE WATCH REPAIRS. Having learnt., tlm business thoroughly from some of tho finest Horologera in England, and since thoo managed the watch-repairing departments of a few of the beat firms on the conti nent of America, ia a sufficient guarantee ot good workmanship. Formerly mann ger for nearly 8 yeara of the well-known firm of Savage & Lyman, Montreal Charges Moderate, Montreal, Deo., 1887.—Mr. F. Crake.—Andw. RobertBon, Esq., Chairman ol Montreal Harbor Commissioners, Bays: "I never found a Watchmaker who did bo well for me as you did when in Montreal, and I am sorry you are not hore to-day." dwnplZto Douglas & Deighton, MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF HARNESS SADDLES and BRIDLES SADDLEWARE. ETC. Colonial Block, Columbia Street, New Westminster, B. C. SEND IN YOUR ORDERS. ALL WORK OF THE BEST MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP. PRICES LOW. noldwly C. McDONOUGH, (MJNDBOM'B BUILDING, FRONT STREET) riE-AiER 1ST GENERAL MERCHANDISE! Conatantly on Hand an Extcnsivo Stock of Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots A Shoes, Hats A Caps, Crockery, Glassware, &c be a-NT'S SB BO-Z-S' »"cr X T s. Great Variety of Household Articles. Also, GRAIN, SEEDS, POTATOES, LIME and GENEBAL STORES. V. B.—Farm Produce bought at market rates or sold on commission. ms-Ordcrs from the Interior promptly attended to. dwjesto SiJusotallorks Con. Columbia and Churoh Sts. New Westminster, Brit. Col. Monuments, Headstones, Tablets, Etc., In Marble or Granite of Best Quality, CORNER POSTS AND CURBING. N. B.—Just received—the finest assortment of Ncolcli (I'vjuiHr 51 on it men In ever seen in British Columbia, which wili be sold at prices putting competition outof the question. dwmhSiyi ALEX. HAMILTON'PROP. PEARSON <3z OO. Real Estate, INSURANCE AND— Financial Agents Purchase Sell and Lease Property, Collect Rents, Make Loans on Mortgages, And transact all Business relating to Real Estate. —AQENTS FOR— London Assurance, corporation. 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