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No advertisement Inserted for less than SI, SUBSCRIBERS Who do not receivo their papor regularly, from the Carriers or through the Post Oflice, will confer n favor by reporting the sam o to the oflico of pu bl (cation at once. Weekly Britisli Coteta. Wednesday Jliniilim, Ann. Ul. 1HS9. Tho ratepayers of Victoria have decided that they can't afford the luxury of whisking up to the "hub" in 2 hours and 37 minutes over Amor DeCostnos' amphibious palace car line. At the voting on the 13th on the two bylaws in aid of the Victoria, Saanich & New Westminater Railway, the interest bonus bylaw was carried by a bare majority of throe only, while the share by-law was defeated by forty-six votes. Tho interest bonus by-law as passed provides, briefly, that the city of Victoria shall grant and guarantee unto the railway company u bonus of interest on $500,000 of the company's bonds for twenty-five years, amounting to $20,000 a year; also that the company shall have a free water supply for ten years, and exemption from taxation for the same period. The defeated share by-law called for the corporation of Victoria becoming a shareholder in the V. S. St N. W. B.R. to the extent of 1,250 shares of $100 each in the capital stock of the company, and to meet and pay for the calls on the 1,250 shares to the extent of $125,000. Although temporarily wet-blanketed by the verdiot of the ratepayers -wo expect to see tho Viotoria, Saanich Ss Westminster Railway "bobbing up serenely" again in some other direction. The public promoters of the scheme, Hon. Armor DeOosinos, Hon, John H. Turner, M.P.P., John Grant, Esq., M.P.P., Charles E. Redfern, Esq., Alex. Wilson, Esq., Alex. Alfred Green, Esq., aud Jamos Stuart Yates, Esq., all of Victoria, aro not tho men, we tako it, to lin down permanently undor partial defeat, especially us r,iiu enterprise itself holds out not a few advantages to thu capital city. How many of tlio engineering worlts of tho nineteenth contury, remarks Engineering, will there bo in existence in the your bOOO'l Vory few, it fears, and still less thoso tliat will continue in the far-off age to serve a useful purpose, and adds: Yet, there is at least one great undertaking conceived and executed by an engineer which during the space of four thousand years has never ceased its office, on which the life of a fertile provinoe absolutely depends today. We refer to the Bahr Joussuf—the canal of Joseph —built, according to tradition, by the son of Jacob, and whicli constitutes not the least of tho many blessings he conferred on Egypt during the years of his prosperous rulo. This canal took its riso from tho Nile at Asiut, and ran nearly parallel with it for nearly two hundred nml iit'ly miles, creeping along under the western cliffs of tho Nilo valley, with mnny u bend and winding, until at length it gained au eminence, ns compared with tho river bed, which enabled it to turn westward through a narrow puss nnd enter a district which wns otherwise shut oil' from the fertilizing Hoods on which all vegetation in Egypt depends. The northern end stood seventeen feet abovo low Nile, while ut tho southern' ond it was nt an equal elevation with tho river. Through this cut ran a perennial stream, wliich watered a province named tlie Fayoum, endowing it with fertility and supporting a large population. In the time of the ah nual flood a grout part of thu canal was under water, and then the river's current would rush in a more direct course into the pass, carrying with it the rich silt whieh takes the place of manure and keeps the soil in a state of constant productiveness. All this, with tho exception of the tradition that Joseph built it, oan be veri8ed to-day, and it is not mere supposition or rumor. Until eight years ago it was firmly believed that the design has always been limited to an irrigation scheme, larger, no doubt, than that now in operation, as shown by the traces of abandoned canals and by the slow aggregation of waste water which had accumulated in the Birket el Querun, but still essentially the same in character. Many accounts have been written by Greek and Roman historians, such a Herodotus, Strabo, Mutianus, and Pliny, and repeated in monkish legends or portrayed in the maps of the middle ages, which agreed with the folk lore of the district. These tales explained that the canal dug by the ancient Israelite served to carry the surplus waters of the Nile into an extensive lake lying south of the Fayoum. and so large that it not only modified the climate, tempering the arid winds of the desert and converting them into the balmy airs which nourished the vines and the olives into a fullness and fragrance unknown ih any other part of the country, but also added to the food supply of the land such immense quantities of fish that the royal prerogative of tbe right of piscary at the Great weir was valued at $250,000 annually. This lake was said to be 450 miles round, and to be navigated by a fleet of vessels, while the whole circumference was the scene of industry and prosperity. Thi highest branches — Neighbor—I understand your son is home from college. I s'pose he's up in everything? Farmer Smythe—You ure just right. He's upstairs in bed most of the day, but if you'll come round in the evenin' about the time I'm doin' the ohores, you'll see him out there in the front yard with a snowshoe in his hand ohasin' a ball over a fish net in a way that'll make your eyes stick out. She wanted a veteran.—Old Mra, Smiley— Next time I get took down sick, my dear, I wish ye wouldn't have that there young sprig of doctor come to attend me, I don't go much on young doctors, no how Mr. Smiley—Well, Maria, who would you like to have me call* Mrs. S.—I've kinder took a notion to the doctor around the corner. I dunno muoh about him,but I see he's got a sign out "Veterinary Surgeon," and I think ho must be a man of experience. Prince Alexander of Battenberg is living with Uis wifo at Gartz, in Styria, where he has purchased a liuiuitiul villa. Prince Alexander is reported to bo engaged in writing his reminiscences, frum the period of his nomination to lho .Grown of Bulgaria (April, 1879) until his morgantio marriage last month. He is vory bitter ugainst tho royal family of England, and docs not appear to entertain frondly feelings toward the Empress Frederick.— N. Y. Post. The oruel waves during the present summer rendered desolate many Toronto homes. Their latest victim is Mrs. McMurchy, the estimable wife of the principal of the Collegiate Institute. Tho lady was spending a brief holiday with hor husband at tho sea coast, and whilo bathing sho was seized with cramps and drowned. Tho sadnos3 of tho occurrence is intensified liy the circumstance that douth presented itsolf in the midst of pleasure.—Mail, Children Cry for I Pitcher's Castoria: S-ress Elcsnotclicii. London, Aug. 13.—The Parncllito members of parliament held a meeting last night. Mr. Parnell, who acted nn chairman, commented in very strong language on tlie lax attendance of members at the sessions of the house. Twenty were absent when it division was tnkuii yesterday on Mr. Gray's amendment lo the tithes recovery bill, when thoir presence would havo insured tho defeat of tho government, Mr. Parnoll roundly berated the absentees, and fold thom very plainly that their conduct was a shameful abuse of the trust reposed in them. Orookstown, Out,, Au;;. 13.—Win/ Butler, ul Hamilton; fell from a train, near here, this morning, and had in body liHiily mangled by a train passing over liim. West Seuuuk., Man., Aug. 13.— During tho sronn thia afternoon lightning struck a half breed woman named Leblunco and knocked her insensible. She lins not yet recovered conscious ness and her life ib almost deapaired of. Halifax, Aug. 13.—The barque Minervu, Capt. Lniine, which left Liverpool, England, Moy 23 fnr West Bay, Nova Scotia, has been given up for lost. It is feared she foundered in the hurricane that swept the Atlantic ocean on the 19th of June. Oupt. Luunc ia well known here. There waa also on buard a Halifax man named Burton, an able seaman. The Minerva Was built in Norway, but is well known hore. Richmond, Que., Aug. 13.—At the Rockland state quarry thiB afternoon, one of tho employees, Fred. Lacombe, aged CO, got caught in a revolving brake wheel and was instantly cut tu pieces. London, Aug. 13.--Mr. Gladstone will shortly go on a yachting cruise to the weat of Scotland. During the trip he will visit a number of places and make speeches of a political nature. London, Aug. 13.- The Paria correspondent of the Times says that, in the courae of an interview, the Shah expressed himself aa much impreaaed with the power of England. He referred frequently to the kindness shown to him by the English royal family particularly by the Prince of Wales. London, Aug. 13.—A company haa been formed for the purpose of pro moting Ruaaian trade in Central Aaia. The capital of the company is five million roubles. CONSTANTINOPLE, Aug. 14. — The dead body of a man who had evidently been robbed and thrown over the cliff, has boen found nenr the summit of the lower peak of mount Olympus, whero Mr. McMillan, the London publisher, myateriously disappeared about a month ar/o, ascending the mountain. The robbers had loft nothing on tho body by whicli it can be identified, but it is bolioved to be that of Mr. McMillan. The arrival of his friends is now awaited. London, Aug. 13.—In the house of lords to-day, Lord Carnarvon addressed an inquiry to the government as to thoir policy in Egypt. Lord Salisbury replied that the government's policy in dealing wirh Egypt remained consistent. throughout and recent events had not altered it a hair's broadth. The country had improved during England's occupancy. It was impossible to fix the limit at this time for the occupation. England had assumed certain definite obligations in Egypt and she roust fulfil them. Paris, Aug. 14.—The senate, sitting ss a high court of justice, has declared Count Dillon and Henry Rochefort, guilty of treason. Paris, Aug. 14.—Under the new amnesty law, which has just gone into effect, fully threo thousand deserters from the Fronch army, who have been living in Switzerland, have loft Geneva for France, their immunity now being assured. Kingston, Aug. 14.—At a meeting of tho Equal Rights Association last niglit a resolution condemning the governor-general's action was passed, and endorsement given the resolution passed by tho delegates at Quebec with roferenco to tho interview with his excellency. It was further resolved, but not without somo discussion, tint all membors of tho TCqual Rightn association pledge thomiiulves not to support by votes and influence any of the 188 mem tiers who voted against disallowance, and support only ihoso whu endorse the Equal Rights association. A mass mooting will be held suuu to consider the governor general's action. Ottawa, Aug. 14.—Before leaving for the woBt tho Hon. E. Dewdney aocepted the proffer of a banquet by the oitizens of Regina on Monday. He will arrive at Regina on Friday, and on Saturday, Mrs. Dowdney will turn the first sod of the Regina and Long Lake Railway at Regina. Arrangements for tho presentation of addresses and tho tendering of banquets to the minister at othor points on the way to the pacific coaat aro under progress. At Modicino Hat, a banquet will | bo givon to Mr. Dewdney. Ottawa; Aug. 14.—Up to date twico as many wiotiuii vivendi licenses havo been taken out this yoar as last by U, S, fishermen. Sir John Mnc- donuld says this is an admission on tho part of TJ. S. fishermon that they have no right to ontor Canadian waters for the purchase of bait and supplies, transhipment, etc., without paying for tho privilege. A prominent government official said yesterday that this •modus vivendi, was a clover trick un the part of Kir Charles Tupper to get tho United States fishermen to pay for thai to wliich they had hitherto thought, thoy were juatly ontiiltd to. DllMHtAiSE, Aug. 14.—James' Uol ter, livii u't\ '.,',,.-:: himself yeritordoy morning between o and li o'clock on a beef scaffold. He had been mentally do- ranged for some time. Quebec, Aug. Aug 14.—During n thunder storm at Montmagiiy, tbu electrio fluid played sundry tricks nt the l.ui'ja-. of a farmer named Louis lie Curr-wun. Ii. "truck the building twice 'within a few miinit.e'i, entering in different place.-. Tiio window glass was smashed, a stove solit up in pieces, helor igod about 03 or 70, section 10; township 1, rango crockery de mora lined, floors burned and nther traces of its visit left. Spine of tin; inmates were injured. Baltimoiib, Md., August 14. -Jake Kilrain was arrested here this morning on his arrival on a requisition from Guv. Lowrey, of Mississippi, and locked up to await the notion of the nuthoiitir-s of thntstate. The warrant has been issued since July 30th, but it wub impossible to serve, as Kilrain's exact whereabouts was unknown. LATHors, Cala, Aug. 14.—Marshal Franka, of San Francisco, ahot and killed ex-Judge Tony hero this morning. Chicago, Am.'. 14.—A building at the corner of PJintcm aud Vanburen atreeta collapsed thia morning, and aeveral men were buried in the ruins. Quebec, Aug. 14.—The farmers from Tewkesbury report bears infesting that locality and playing havoc among sheep and cattlo. A determined war has been declared against bruin und several carcasea have already been brought to town for aale. The locality teems a bear's paradise. No less than nineteen animals were killed in thst vicinity last year. Montheal, Aug. 14.—Tho wifo of Francois Poirier, of Eonsventuro. has just given birth to Siamese twin girla. Three medical men have been commissioned to examine the prodigy. London, Aug. 14.—The official executioner, Berry, declares that he will rqfuse to hang Mrs. Maybrick, aud if petitions in her behalf are not successful, tho authorities will have to find some one else to preside at the execution. Mr. Matthews, the home secretary, had a long consultation with some of the counsel in the Maybrick oaae to-day. Winnipeg, Aug. 15,—The report of the provincial department of agriculture for June and July will Bhow that wheat will this year average 14, oats 21 and barley 18 bushels to the acre. A great increase in breaking, and in the value of farm lands, is also noted. St. Louis, Mo., Aug. 15.—Severe storms prevailed through Texas and Arkansas last niglit, cutting off tele graphic communication with the principle points in the states. San Fkancisco, Aug. 15.—A tight to a finish, Queensbury rules, for a purae of $800, between Chas. Turner (colored), of Stockton, Oal., and Paddy German, of Australia, was won by Turner here last night in 8 rounds. Stockton, Cala., Aug. 15.—The district attorney of San Joaquin county says he will have a warrant issued for the arrest of Judge Field as accessory to the killing of Judge Terry, Mra. Terry says she left the dining room supposing her husband would follow. As he did not she went to ths train to get a pistol ahe had taken from him before entering the dining room. She insists her husband did not intend to do anything but slap Field. The ooroner's jury on Terry developed no faots not already covered. New Yoek, Aug. 15.—The counsel employed here by Mrs. Maybrick's friends, to obtain evidenco in suppurt of an appenl for a repriove, have receivod a lottor from Alfred Monck, a lawyor, of Montreal, stating Hint Mrs. Yapp, chief witness against Mrs. Maybrick, had to leavo Montreal three years ago to avoid an indictment for perjury for testimony given by hor in a divorce suit in which, aftor enteririg into conspiracy with the husband and his mistress, she swore the wifo was an adultress. Her testimony was proved falao and ahe immediately disappeared. Dudley M. Holmes, editor of the Pnrtlnod, Maine, Express,, writes that Mrs. Maybrick formerly lived in that city, and was highly respected. He auggosts a petition of Poitlaud citizens to be forwarded to Secretary Blaino. Tho counsol horo approved tho scheme ond will forward ail evidence in thoir possession to Blaine. A well known lawyer, presont at the Maybrick trial, aud who arrived today on the Teutonic, anys tho judge's chnrge was tho most prejudiced he over heard, London, Aug. 15.—Gen. Boulanger is the guest of Lord Delewnre, nt Biickhursf pnrk. Ho aays tlio verdict of tho elections will overturn tho work uf the senate council ill hia caso. Ho still k^eopa up nn nir of complacent bravado which has always distinguished him, will bo concentrated frontier. St. Pbteksuuhh, Aug. 15.—Th Nome Vremye Btates that Bulgaria will j (. issue tn-day a proclamation declaring ' the independence of that principality. London, Aug. 15.—Tho report is current lhat tlio French government has instructed M. Waddington, ambassador of France, to sound Lord Salisbury as to how tho demand fur the extradition of General Boulanger and his friends, condemned by tho high court uf justice, wunld be re ceived by her majesty's government. Minneapolis, Aug. 10.—Tho Sub- Bltlary High Curt of tho Ancient Order nf Foresters, has voted to sever connection with tho high court of Eouland .'-.in! organize an American Msih ci'iiit. Diuerencea arose over the Greek j bishops, bishops able. Lu lary Baro b. th. 'ith I and patriarchs, has pope asliiii" his huli- j ii ime of Christopher ho title of "Vi ner- lotf , Sa! , Auj, iews, Maybrick. London, of sedan 1 court i 16.—Home ^.cre- latice Stephen and jbi'd Chancellor, to- '■ of oxp r;, are • ■ Homo office in an ii decisiou as to the 3 thu judgt case of Mrs, JaCRtbON, Aug. 15.—Sultau's minis- tej'Sjhayo authorized tho announce? ment that if Grnneo should proceed with hor preparations for interference in the affairs of Croto, Turkish troops thf admission nt colored men tp iliii ni'der, tlie English high court insisting no them ami lho Americans objeulilig. Ou the opening of the afternoon session the six wlm voted iigointit the declaration of independence withdrew ther votes and made it unanimous. New Yobk, Aug. 10—Eben S. Allen, former president ui lhe Forty Second Street R. R. Co., convicted uf fraudulent issue of the company's slock, was Beiiteiiccd this morning tu 14 year's hurd labor in the states prison. Ottawa, Aug. 10.—Yesterday wos Ottawa's civic holiday. The principal event of the day was the mounted sword cuntest between Duncan C. Eoaa and Prof, McGregor. Ro3s carried off the honors. Toronto, Aug. 16.—D. Mitchell McDonald, the director of the Central Bank, who was absent from the city at the time of the collapse of that institution, now figures in Los Angeles, Cal., as "Judge" MoDonald, and spoke at a Y. M. C. A. meeting on a recent Sunday there. Quebec, Aug. 10.—Uev. Father Turgeon, superior of the Jesuit order, is in town and haa received a treasury cheque of some $13,000 interest on the sum recently voted to the order. Toronto, Aug, 16.—There has been a great decrease in the number of immigrants arriving and settling in the province of Ontario this year 'compared with last, The figures as reported through several agencies for the month ending July 31, 1889, correct figures gave a total of 10,870 new settlers, against 15,709 forthe same period in 1888 showing a drop of 3,- 830 or about 26 per cent. Montreal, Aug. 15.—A squad of Norwettian sailors from ships now in port have been booming tho Salvation Army meetings of late. All belong to the army in Norway. Montreal Aug. 15.— The death is announced at St. Ferdinand of Joseph Cole, aged 93, one of the few remaining veterns of 1812. Winnipeo, Aug. 15.-Tho 0. P. R. has arranged for three farmer's excursions to the Northwest from Ontario and Quebec. The lirst of tho excursions will leave on August 20th to be followed by two others, one on the 3rd and the other on the 24th September. The rate to Manitoba points is $28, to Moosejaw and Calgary $35. London, Aug. 16.—The visit of the Shah to this country, and his kind re ception by all classes, have not been without profit to British interets in the far east. It is reported important agroemeenta were concluded with the foreign Britiah office, among them one allowing the passage of British troops through Persian territories. London, Aug. 16.—Two thousand five hundred laborers at the East and West India and South London docks struck to day for an additional penny an hour. The average pay is five pence an hour, and for'extra hazardous work six pence. Paris, Aug. 16.—Itis announced in some morning papers that the general elections, for members of the chamber of deputies, will be held on the 29th of September instead of the 22nd of thnt miuith, aa previously reportod. The official proclamation to that effect, however, has not yet beon mado and the government may yot change the date. It ia receiving reports from prefects of departments as to tho political sta1 us of their rospootive districts, and on their statements tho date will be fixed if it bus not already been fixed. The moment most propitious for the government will most assuredly be selected, but iu the mixed condition in whicli portion nio ut pi-wont it in dilli- cult for the government to decide, as so many departments are politically uncertain, London, Aug, 16.—The government i6 making a great effort to secure the confirmation by parliament of the contract with the Canadian Paoific Railway for a transfer of the mails for Hong Kong, which it is proposed to aend by way of Halifax. The proposal has developed great opposition on the part of the many important interests affected, and it is doubtful if the government will succeed in securing the neecessary approval of parliament before the adjournment. The contract also provides for the tranafer of troopa between Halifax and Hong Kong and botween intermediate points. LnxnoN, Aug. 16. — Mr. Ellbor- ough, proprietor of a periodical culled tho Wasp, has been committed for tr'nl on complaint of Florence St. John, whoso chnrnctcr Ellborough alleged was immoral. Madrid, Aug. 10.—A petition signed by 800 persona, including arch- Aug, .Ukes no pai ar over the love liai co i< ploosai ..i which ihe, '"-'' fVi is. 'It- Hi i'.ivu worked lis incident to sn. lily iu Paris was usketa yesterda lined curiTiicy raucis Joseph v. l'i: co together, 16.-Tl <■ I'Wsiali ihenisolves li a pitch th L-nch fm- ihe :'ple a a iisty ' La ula- ovor at every- shoulder y when the rumor t! at William and .-re about li viait Even M. Spuler, the Flench minister nf foreign affairs, loot his head for the moment; and in hot haste drove to the Gorman embassy, where hi: fe'ara were soon quieted with the assurance there was no foundation for the storv. The gkcrnii Calcli. The Times says : A gentleman who has the means of knowing, makes the following estimate of the number of cases of salmon caught in the Skeena for tho season of 1889 : British American Packing Co 10,000 North Paciiic Parking to 10,000 K, Cunningham, 10,000 Windsor Packing Co 8,0fj0 Balmornl Packing Co 8,000 Inverness Packing Co., S,000 Holmes, B. A. P. Co. and Cunningham, having seines tishing outside in small streams, have increased this pack probably 1000 caaea each. .—m~. . From lhe North. The Sardonyx, Capt. Meyer, arrived from the north Monday after' noon. About 200 Indians and Chineso from the canneries come down. For freight tho largest item was 4,448 oases of salmon, of which 2,548 cases were cousigned to Robert Wnrd & Co. The British American Co. sent down 1,500, and 300 cases were for Fiudley, Durham Ss Brodie. At Rivers Inlet the oanneriea had quit operations, being filled up. Draney has a pack Of 17,000 aud the Wnnnuck cannery 10,- 000, also 300 barrols of salted salmon. The B. A. P. Co. has a pack of 11,- 000; Carthew has 9,000; at Alert Bay Spencer's cannery hnd 5,000 and was still putting up tish. The Cascade has a pack of 4,000 und McLellan 9,000. Tho run on the Skeena had net im- proved any and the only full pack was at Rivers Inlet. The steamers Princess Louise and Boscowitz were passed at Rivers Inlet all right. The little stenmer Saturna left the Skeena last Friday for this port.— Times, The trn-i.a lloutidary. The geodetic survey party sent out by the United States government to definitely determine and establish the Alaskan boundary, are now at wart The expedition left San Francisco in the latter part of June, and word has been received that after a atop at Ounalaska, whore soundings were made and the variation of the magnetic needle ascertained, their stores ware disembarked at the mouth of the Yukon river and they proceeded on their way. Mr. Wm. Ogilvie, D.L.S., who is now in Ottawa, returned from the Yukon river exploration expedition last fall, after an absence of over two years. The interior department are thinking of sending another expedition out there, which will assist the present U. S. geodetic survey party in the establishment of lho boundary, but nothing yet has beon detiniiely settled. If mutters are satisfactorily arranged the pnrty will start out next month, and proceeding by boat up tho Yukon, will winter there and continue tlieir operations noxt year. rsttur that the postoffice ia neg iuaiii>H with tliu im- d poa t"ttioo with ii viow to -., .'. : -* ; '" :■ the t.ana- t\ T:: rates per piumn, ■.-, frncuoni ; a pound, nre as follows: Maritime provinces and Quebec, 30 cents; Ontario, 25 cents; Manitoba and N. W. T., 40 cents; British Columbia, 45 cents. Another matter at present engaging the attention of the department ia the extenaion of the parcel post service to all the countries in the postal union. As enormous expense would bo entailed in establishing direct sorvice from Canada with these several countries, tho imperial authorities have been asked to constitute their general postoffiee at London ns the Canadian office of exchange, and a favorablo answer is confidently lookod for. Should tho proposal bo agreed to, the rates uf postage uu the parcels would be those in force between Canada and Great Britain and the country of destination. The latter amount would be handed over to Great Britain when the annual settlement takes place. VOLUME 3a. WEEKLY BRITISH COLUMBIAN, NEW WESTMINSTER, B. CAUGUST'Of', 1SS9. NO. 34, -„-.y,"ir»'■:-.'-•- '■■■ ■ ■ ...IXXJ&ISWK-fcSjitf ^S«iffi'^w,v.7.:.:,T.r:il';i,:M,v..viiir...'m^m^ Weekly British Columbian Wwliiesilny -.luriilBB, Aug. 81. 1880. A number of interesting schemes, Bays an eastern exchange, are being propounded just now for the utilization of the immense water power contained in the Niagara Falls, the most careful plan us yet formulated being tho ouo described in un address at tho recent meeting of the .National Electrio Light Association at tho village of Niagara Falls, N. Y; The proposal is to build a tunnel from the water level below the falls under lho village und 200 feet below the surface of tho land at an ascending grade nf one foot per hundred, tnd extending in an easterly direction for two or three miles. Over this lateral tunnels aro to be built, discharging into the main tunnel, and over these again, surface canals. Powerful dynamos will transform the water-power into electricity, which will be distributed all over tiio continent, the capacity of tho system being 04,000 cubic feet per minute, and furnishing 119,000 horse power. Of course the principal point in such a proposal, to practical minds, nt least, will be the cost of tin; work, and, when once completed, the real utility of the whole undertaking. It lias been estimated that the cost of constructing a ten- foot tunnel a mile in length would be a million dollars, and might bo very uuoli m"ore, while it would not in any case yield mon; than 20,000, or perhaps 30,000 horse-power, ono- half of this being wasted when conveyed to any considerable distance by electricity. The whole question presents difficulties which the most skilled engineer might well shrink from, and even a De Lessops consider is an undertaking too great for successful results. At present, uo doubt, this immense body of water, falling, as it does, a great distance, wastes all the tremendous power it generates in pounding empty air, or dashing upon rocks, and the problem which it is now proposed to solve is simpiy the making of the water- power act upon machinery in such a way us to generate electricity. That the subject has created considerable intenest is evidenced by the fact that aa .association in Buffalo is said to iiave reoently offered $100,000 for ■any device which should use the now wasted power of the cataract. Experiments may, of course, be made at a comparatively small cost, and this would really seem to be the only practicable way of dealing with what has been for years a subject of interesting speculation. tions is, no doubt, largely the causo of their intellectual vigor, and tho philosophers and writers of the present age in Germany are proofs of tlie co-existence of the two principles of physical and mental development. 'it .is too often forgotten by those indui-mg in work wliich requires a contmuoufi exercise of brain power, well observes a cotemporary, that physical exercise is as essential to the welfare of tlio mental system as food and drink are to the physical organism. Popular opinion, it adds, is too apt to assume that brain must be developed at the expense of muscle and muscle at the expense of intellectual development, and that a man cunnot be good for both at once; hue thero seems to be little real ioubt, in opposition to this Bum; v.iiut widespread idea, tliat the mentai nnd physical powers of man should be developed together, the welfare of the former especially depending greatly, except in isolated cases, upon the strength of the latter. Historically there would seem to lie very much to encourage the (belief that, as civilization and education have expanded, as mental ■effort has become more general, the relativo increase of physical strength has become marked. As a proof of this view a great writer lias stated that many of tlio suits of armor in the Tower ol London would be a tight fit for boys of sixteen to-day, whilo the average British soldier ifinds liis hand cramped for room on tho Iiils of the renowned cross-hilted swords of the Crusaders. It is also said that the old Greek stone coffins are nenrly half a head too short for the average msn of to-day. Thero can be no doubt that tho conquering races »i' days gone by were successful largely owing to tboiv physical powers, and that when wealth and idleness had softened their muscles and weakened their courage, the result rn.i not only loss of empire, hut decs:;- ■ of mental vigor. The hisio;y of the Persian, Greek and Roi.'.an powers prove the fact that while energy, courage and strength remained, literature and. the varied products of intellectual supremacy nourished, but as soon as riches, luxury and efi'eviiinnc-y replaced tlio ■physical prowess of former days, -disgrace, defeat and degeneration naturally ensued. To the period when the two elements went hand in hand do we owe tin; beautiful poetry of the Persians, tho legal nud ■political thought of Rome and tho •magnificent Greek type of intellectual beauty—those broad views of the problems of government, the intense love of freedom and tho grout systems of deductive philosophy. The fondness of the British race for _games and exercise of all descriii- The killing of ex-Judge Terry by Deputy United States Marshall Nagle, at a railway station in California, on the 14th inst., terminated a most eventful caroer, remarks an Amoricun cotemporary, commenting on the occurrence. Judge 'Terry has been a most notorious character for more than a generation. He gained early a reputation as a des perute man, of violent and uncontrollable temper, ever ready to arbitrate liis difficulties with his fellow men with a revolver. That the law did not long ago do the work of Marshall Nugle's bullet was due to anomalous social and political conditions. He lived by the oword and died by the sword. The bitter contest, over the distribution of the estate of Senator Sharon, in wliich Judge Terry was first nttorney, and then both attorney and one of the plaintiffs, as husband of Surah Ale- tliea Hill, provoked ninny quarrels, nnd when Justico Field, of the United States supreme court, reversed the favorable rulings of the state courts, Judge Terry and his wife both acted so outrageously in open court that both were committed to jail for contempt. This only increased the animosity of Judgo Terry against Justice Field, wliich dated from 1854. Many believed Terry would kill him, and it was in the latter's protection that Deputy Sheriff Nagle, a little hastily, it would seem, shot and killed Terry, us related in tho despatches the other day. The violent temper of Judge Terry's wifo renders it extremely probable, it is thought, that the last chapter of this remarkable quarrel has not yet been written. Mr. Theodore Davie, according to promise, has been giving his constituents and the public some ''particulars" about his "Northern Railway" policy. The "particulars," however, fail to particularize with a sufficient degree of perspicuousness. At a recent public meeting, Mr. Davie occupied considerable time explaining what his opponents said about the Canadian Western. "Our opponents say," exclaimed Mr, Davie, "that we are to sit still for the next two years (for that is the time the company have to begin operations) and do absolutely nothing. That is not the policy of any one here—it is not mine; it is not yours. (Applause.)" We are quoting from the Colonist's report of the attorney-general's speech to his constituents. The followin? double- back-actioned utterance, taken from Mr. Davie's speech, is reassuring, or not, just according to who holds tho "combination" of tin; safe which protects the "resources of the province." "I am not going to pretend that the Canadian Western Railway should receive anything like the amount of assistance given to the O. P. R. They will, liowever, expect more aid than they have yet received, or more than this government would bc justified in giving.' [The italics and exclamation are ours.] The time for subsidizing a road us heavily as the O.P.R. was subsidized has gone by. The C.P.R, received §25,000,000 in money, 25,000,000 ucres of land, and British Columbia and Lake Superior sections thrown in. The gov eminent had also to afford the constructors of the road ovory facility for fowiu'ding material during its building, and had to sell to the company any material required at cost. The O. P. R. Co. also received rights of way and wnter frontages whenever navigable water was reached ; and last, but not least, they received the promiso tliat no opposition railway would be constructed for twenty years, and they were free of taxation in the Northwest Territories forever. It was upon these terms that the C.P.R. company entered upon their bargain te build the road. The same terms would not now be given to another transcontinental road; but bo (Mr Davio) morely referred to their case to show what had to be considered by a government in settling a railway question. These questions would not be taken up ■ and disposed of without delay, unless the mutter became one of government policy. (Applause.)" Without committing himself definitely, Mr. Davie, in the course of his speech, contrives to leave tho inference that his idoa of further assistance to the Canadian Western is to guarantee interest on a port at least of tho sum required to build the road. What this may mean from the province, aftor (linking duo allowance for Victoria "blowing itself in" on the scheme, will probably not be given out until it is sprung upon tho legislature by Mr. Davie at some future time. In tho meantime our legislators and would-be legislators might profitably post themselves on the question, so as to bn prepared to speak nnd a t when tho occasion demands. Fitting appointments are made by governments occasionally, and merit does receive due recognition now and again, in this topsy-turvey world, despite the confirmed and chronic pessimist, who steadfastly avers that the "times aro out of joint." As an example we have the elevation of Mr. M. W. T. Drake, Q.O., announced in our despatches Monday, to the supremo court justiceship of the province rendered vacant by the death recently of Mr. Justice Gray. This appointment will be almost universally approved. Mr. Drake's extended residenco in the province, his maturity (opposed as woll to senility ns to adolescence) in point of years, high position at the bar of the province, and eminent logal qualifications, as well as personal integrity, fit him in a marked degree to fulfill the important and honorablo duties devolving upon u judge of tlio supreme court. riSCr^OiW BY-LAWS. Arrangements are progressing both with respect to the oxhibition propor and tho celebration programme, and the prospects are that a large dogroo of success will be attained all round. If tho same degree of harmony and co-operation marks the efforts of the various committees, with thn city council and the directors of the association, as has obtained so far, the utmost sue cess of tho entire show is assured. Too much importance cannot be attached to this matter of hearty cooperation if tho forthcoming occasion is to be all that is reasonably expected, and worthy of the royal oity. The importance of making a special effort to have a creditable exhibition and celebration this fall in this city, we have already urged, in former nrticles, as emphatically as possible, and, as we value our honor, our prestige, and our futuro standing as a city, no preventable or removable obstacle should be allowed to stand in the way of this much to be desired end. There is a certainty now that ample and commodious buildings and grounds will be got ready by the date of the exhibition, and if the officers of the association, the city council, and the celebration committees continue to work with unremitting energy and all possible harmony, there can be no doubt of the exhibition and celebration being a pronounced success. ' One of the most successful woman doctors in London is Mrs. Scharlieb, who was the flrst woman to write "M. D., Lond," after her name. Mrs. Scharlieb studied medicine and began the practice of it in Madras, but her health gave away under the Indian climate. She came to London, where she has made a success of her profession. At Lacken the King of the Belgians ushered the Shah into the great hall whero stood the Queen and her numerous ladies-in-waiting, "Your harem, sire 1" inquired the successor of Feridoun the Glorious. The Jung, astonished and amused, did not reply , whereupon Nasr-ed- Deen, rogurding the mature age of the ladies, added in nn undertone : "You will soon huvo to renew it, won't you"" r.v T1IE- I C Must make it known totho Secretary ^t an Early Oaten T. R, PEARSON, ilivmiaiml 3EJOSiul'^.S-X-. Great Removal Sale! AS I INTEND MOVING NEXT 1JOOR to Oity Bakery, I will oiler (nr I ho next, Queon flays, 15 PER GEMf. OFF On all rash purchases. A. li. WINTEMUTE, Sign of the "Buffalo." New Wesl., July 27, 1889. ilwJ127to BRITISH COLOMBIA ( LIMITED ) THOMAS ALLSOP, ) • HENRY 11. MASON, • niiiixTOliB. UIiyi.HRA. HOLLAND, J HEAD OI-'I'H'Ki 15 Serjeant's inn, Fleet Street, LONDON, UNO. Thu Business of ALLSOI' k MASON hns heen nieryoil In tho ahovo Company nnd will bo carried on by tho Company Irom thin dnte ns a general Lnml Iiivenlmont nml Insurance Agency. MONEY TO LOAN on Mortgage at Low HateH. Town Lois and Fiirnilng Lands for Silicon easy lerms. Victoria, B. O., May lillli, lsw. dwJI-,6 • A BY-LAW To authorize and reyutata the. issuance nf IA ecu sen for tho several Trades, Oe- ctipitlionst Professions and Jltttsiiics&es therein set forth, rpHK REEVE AND COUNCIL OF THF. Coi-poriillon of Mm Township of Rich- ','■ momt enact us follows: l. From find nfter tlm passing of ihls By-Law every person using or following nny <>l the trades,occupations, professions or businesses hereinafter mentioned, within Hie limits of i lm Township of lilch- moud,shnll tntcoout u iicrioillculllconso nn herein mentioned, paying therefor, ih ad- viuitje, to the Collector of the Municipality such kuiij as is heieiuaftcr specified. 2 No person shall carry on, use, practice or oxereise any trade, occupation, business or profession mentioned herein without hnviug flrst taken out and had grunted to him the necessary lioenso in that'behalf, under it penalty not exceeding tin* sum of •c'-'-'a) for every Such olhmcc, togothor with costs, mul such penally and costs -"hull lie recoverable by distress and sale of tho goods and chattels of tlio oll'on- der, and in default of sufliolent distress being found, by imprisonment, with or without hard labor, for nny period not exceeding three month". (a.) Every person vending spirlumus or fermented liquors liy retail, thirty dollars for every six months for meh house or place where sueh vending In carried on. (b.) Every person vending spirituous or fermented liquors by wholesale, tlmt is to say in quantities of not less tluui two gallons, for each house or piaco, fifty dollars for every six mouths. (c.) Every person wbo keeps ;i restaurant and supplies beer (tr porter or wines with mods, and not otherwiso, thirty dol- hu-s for every six months. ul.) Every person keeping a saloon or building where a billiard table is usod for hire or profit, live dollars for ench lable for every six months. (ft) Every person selling opium, except chemist!- and druggists using the same in preparation of prescriptions of medical practitioners, twenty-flVo dollars for every six months. (f.) Every porson carrying on the business ofn wholesale or of a wholesale and retail merchant and trader, live dollars for every six months.' ({/.) Every retail merchant or trader five dollars fnr eve y six montbs. (ft.) Every-conveyancer or land apent, or both, five dollars for every six months. (t.) Every anctidnoer, not being a government offloer, sheriff or baillll'. or sheriff's offloer, selling lands, goods or chattels iti execution, or for the satisfaction of rent or taxes, in addition to any other license, live dollars for every six mouths, or one dollar per day. [j.] Every person or (inn currying on the business of tire, life or accident insurance agent, live dollars for every six months. , [If.] Every hawker or peddler of any kind of goods or merchandise, other than n farmer or market gardener selling produce grown by himself, ten dollars for every six months. [/.J Every person soliciting or receiving ordors for nny book or periodical not printed or published within this Province, five dollars for every six months. [m.\ Every person who keeps a stage drawn by horses or other animals, $2.50 for each vehicle for every six mouths. [».] Every keeper of a 11 vory, feed or salo stable, and not holding a trades license, Ave dollars for every six months. 3. The form of license shall be In accordance with the schedule annexed to, nnd forming part of, the "Municipal Act, 1889," and all licenses granted under this By-Law shall terminate on the 80th day of June and tho 31st day of December respectively, unless otherwise provided for ln this By-Law. and no proportionate reduction shall bo made on account of any person or porsons commencing 1jus!« ness between these dates, 4. All licenses granted undor tbo authority of this By-Law shall be issued hy the Collector; provided, always, that uo Ilcenso for tho sale of Intoxicating liquors shall be Issued except by ordor from the Board of Licensing Commissioners. ii. This By-Law may be cited for all purposes ns the "Richmond Trades License By-Law. i860." Passed the Municipal Council on the 6lh dny of July, A, D. 1880. Reconsidered and adopted, aud the seal of tho Corporation attached hereto, tho 3rd day of August, 1880. tnJnts THOS. KIDD, f . l Reeve. I ",a' J O, D. SWKRT, -*■-■ C. M. C. wau21tl ITO. 5. A BY-LAW Fov Itatstny a Municipal Revenue* WHEHEAS IT IS EXPEDIENT TO raise certain sums of money for the following purposes, viz;— 1. For the general Municipal revenue. 2. For road tax purpose?. 3. For the purpose of paying interest on debentures and providing a sinking fund, under tho authority of the "Kiehmond Municipal Loan By-Lay, 1888." Beit therefore enacted by the Reove and Council of the Corporation *.f tho Township of Richmond as follows:— 1. Tho "Richmond Revenue By-Law, 1888," is hereby repealed, provided such repeal shall not effect the right of the Corporation to recover any or all delinquent taxes due under the provisions of said By-Law. 2. From and after the passing of this By-Law the general Municipal revenue of lho Corporation shall bc raised, levied and collected for the use of tho Corporation from such sources as aro 'hereinafter provided, 8. There shall be raised, levied and collected in encli and every year npuu ull real estate, including improvements thereon, mentioned in Die Assessment Roll forthe time bidng lu force in the Municipality, au equal annual rato of three-tomns [:t-l(lj of one pi;;-cent, on the assessed value thereof, a- appears by tbe said Roll. In addition to the foregoing then- shall be raised, levied and eolleeled in eaeh and every year upon nil (lie wild lands mentioned In lhe suld Assessment Roll an equal rate of six |i'| cent* per acre on thf nil in be i-of acres thereof, as appears by the said Boll. •i. There shall be assessed, levied and oolloctod from all male persons resident within Ihe limits of the Municipality of Richmond who hnve arrived at ihu age of 18 yeara and upwards,for each and every year, lhe sum of ono dollar each as n Municipal road tax. 5, There shnll be raised, levied and collected in each and every year upon all real estate, Including Improvements (hereon mentioned In tho Assessment Uoll hnn-llilWnw menftuni-.l, au equal annual rate of seven-tenths [7-11)1 of ouo Iter eent.on tliousscsse-i value thereof, as appears hy thesaid Roll,for the purpose of paying ihe interest on the debentures issued under the authority of ihe "Richmond Municipal Loan By-Law, 1888," und providing for a sinking fund for tho redemption of the same In uccordaneo with satil Loan By-Law. II. The aforesaid taxes .shall hedueand payable by the parson or persons liable for the same to ibe Colleeiorof the Municipal Oounoil, al his oilice at Norlh Arm, Fraser River, ou the 16th day of August In each year. 7. If tho taxes, or nny part thereof, duo to tho Corporation shall not be paid on or before tbo lirst day of December in onch year, the same may be collected In tho mnnner provided by the "Municipal Act, 1880." 8. A rebate of tho one-sixth of tho amount thoreof shall bo allowed on all taxes levied nnd. assessed under authority of section 3 of this By-Law In all cases where said taxes are paid on or bofore the flrst day of Hoeombor in tlio year in which said taxes become duo. 0, 'i'liis By-Law shall como into forco and effect on and after tho J!Jth dayof August, A.D. 1809. ill. Tbls By-Law may bo oiled for all purposes as the "Kiehmond Bovenuo By- Law, 188!)." Passed tho Municipal Council on tho Oth day of July, A.D. 188i). Reconsidered and adopted and tho seal of the Corporation attached, this 3rd day of August, 1880. r^, THOS, KIDD, (,J Reevo, 1L,H' ' O. D.SWl-:!*T, •*,- C. M.O. wnu2Ul F, CJ. STRICKLAND. J. O. WHYTE. F. G. STRICKLAND & CO. DEALS 23S Z2r>T And must be sold within tlie next 60 ' days to make room for other now goods. Riding and Walking fori Gangs -,*. USUAL PRICE, SiSO. itzrREMEMISER tlio "Rock Island" ■tS-Ruford Sulky Plows nro without It3"an equal, i'roni 12 to 18 inch ItSTnow in stook. Massey Binders. Maxwell " Dccriiig *' Beaver City Bake Sharp " Maxwell " Toronto Mowers. Buckeye " Maxwell " - Little Giant Threshers and Tread Power. Toronto Advance Engines and Threshers. Derrick's Perpetual Hay Press. Hay Tedders and Loaders. Duplex Feed Mills, e sure and get our prices before purchasing elsewhere. F. G. STRICKLAND & CO., Webster Block, Front Stroet, WESTMINSTER, I InIK "dt' }^-»'"'- •* tl-l>oinU. wmhu AND WHERE TO GET THEM AT THE LOWEST PRICES. LARGEST BOOT ft SHOE STOKE IH BRITISH COLUMBIA IW BOOTS &, m , AND WHERE TO GET THF. BEST ASSORTMENT AT THE LOWEST PRICES. u Chi % And Where to Get t.h'e Newest Styles, Where to Get the Best Quality, and Where to Buy Them at the Lowest Prices. jgr REMEMBERi my stock of fine Boot-! and Shoes, in the newest styles, is larger this season than any dealer's in the Province, To buy at Low Prices, to see the Greatest Variety, to get New Goods (not old shop-keepers), go to dwtc ISSEAU, SI Ccl-u.i-a.-bla Street. (LTJNDBOM'B BUILDING, FRONT STJJEET) i.' -. £'._. Civ: 'i\ " :....'* ■.'.: l;if.\1 R t; *•■ m-. f foteSSi n|1BI||||AL , 'iaihlilPiyL-j CtmaUlitly on Hnnd ail Extensive .Stuck ol Wry Goods, Groceries, Boots & Shoes, Hats * Caps, Crockery, Glassware, Av.. -JSX-E9Xa"-£3 SB *£: O "ST SS' SC tT X "JS.* ST.. Groat Vavioty of Household Artioles. Also, GRAIN, SEEDS, POTATOES, LIME and GEN URAL STORES. N. n.—I'-iirin Produco bought at market ratfls or sold on commission, n-A.Onicrs from the lntei'lni' promptly uiloiulod to. uwje8to •jpjSL-s-EEioBjr.i'a.-E-si.-Ej DRESSMAKING At MISS JENNINGS', (LATH OF ENGLAND) Corner of Ohuroh anil Columbia Htreols, NKW WBRTMINBTKH. •■"Satisfaction guaranteed, dwMlo ALBERT J. HILL & GO. Civil Engineers, Land Surveyors & Draughtsmen. REAL ESTATE, FINANCIAL, SHIPPING ft COMMISSION ACEHTS Fire, Lire .1 Murine Insurance. Ooi.ijiniiA ST., • Opp. Colonial Hotei. NEW WI5STMIN8TEU, B. C. dwJIylStc ■■■ yoivm 34. WEKKLY BRITISH .COLUMBIA!*, NBW WESTMINSTER, B. C„ AUflUST 21, 1889, NO. 34. Weekly British Columbian Wedncsiluy MornUig, Ang. 81, 1889. THE GREAT MATCH. Tiic Alaska Salmon rack. The schooner Comet, wliich arrived at San Francisco a few dayB ago from Chignik, AlaeJto, brought tho following information concerning the salmon pack: Up to July 27th tho Chou- mngin Island Packing Company had put up only 7,0011 cases, the Chignik Bay Packing Company 10,000, and the Chignik Packing Company 0,000 cases. There was no salmon packed at this point in 1888. The Russian American Packing Company at Afog- nak Island had packed about 8,500 caseB, and Pollook Ss Dodge, at tho same place, had salted down only 250 barrels. Roports from Cooper Rivor were not encouraging. At Karluk the pack at tho Commercial Company's cannery up to July 25th, was about 17,000 cases, and that of the Aleution Island Paoking Company at Kodiak about 10,000 cases. The Alaska Improvement Company, at Karluk, had packed 9,000. __—. ♦ ♦—■ A Canadian Wild West Know. Canada is to have a home made wild wost Bhow as well as tho United States, says tho Free Press. Messrs. Fuller & Breeding, two enterprising cattlemen from Maple Creek, aro tho originators and proprietors of the show, the principal features of which will be riding and performing on frisky bron- clioos and wild Mexican mustangs; and also doing bare back featB on wild Texas Btoers as woll as lassoing and mock branding cattle. Calf Shirt, a Blood Indian snake oharmor, who picks up and handles rattlesnakes, lias also boon ongagod for a season. All tho porformers are men who have lived for years in tho wild west, and had to do with the rough and adven- tursome life incidental to the early days in the west. Messrs. Breeding Ss Fuller are experts with the lasso. Mr. Fuller has been captain of the round-up in tho Cypress Hills district ever sinco the cattlo industry began in the Canadian Northwest. — Calgary Tribune. Northway Escapes. A Port Townsend paper says: Northway, tho broker who absconded from Seattlo after defrauding several of his creditors, did not succeed, after all, in getting off to Alaska. Ho compromised with two of his creditors. and waB allowed his liberty at Port Townsend; but immediately afterwards a telegram was sent from Seattle to do tain him at all hazards. Northway heard that the officers were nfter him, so ho ran down to the beach and hired two Indians to take him to Viotoria in a canoe. About an hour later tho marshal got on the trail, and though Northway and his canoe appeared like u speck on tho water, the marshal determined to overtake him if possible. He employed four Indians to take him in a canoe and catch the man. The Indians paddled until they were within two hundred yards of the first canoe, when Northway ordered his gondoliers to "pull for tho shore." At this time they were opposito the brickyard; ho jumped on shoro and reached the shore bofore tho marshal could overtake him, and made good his escape Ah Ex-Evangelist's Escape. Cowboy Evangelist Rasure, who lived here for some time and preached in a numbor of tho churches, but finally left this city to go into the mining business at Yale, has not been playing in the very best of luck in his new deal, lt seems that a workman named Mike Finnigan, who had been laboring for some time with Rasuro in the marble yard up the river, had been for some reason or other refused payment for his servioes. Mike, who it appears,, is a man of eccentric habits, got drunk on what little he had and remained iu this interesting condition for three days. On Tuesday lust ho heard that Rasure was going away for a day or so, and ho came tn the con elusion that be must have his money or a pound, more or less, of flesh. He took a couplo ot drinks and a long knife and started far Rasuro's house. He found that gentleman nt homo and explained the purpose of his call. He was told that his chance of seeing any of the money ho so longed after was as distant as tho pyramids. Mike then drew his meat slasher and mado a wicked thrust at the aide on which ho thought Mr. Rasure carried his heart. His aim was not ns good aa his intention, and instead of hitting the body he Btruck the arm, but without serious injury. Mike wus subsequently arrested by Commissioner Dodds and locked up'—New-Advertiser. Tbe Great lacrosse match, Montreal vs. Ottawa, for me Championship. At a meeting of citizens Thursday night, in Winnipeg, it was decided to erect a monument to the memoiy of Premier Norquay. It is proposod to limit the subscriptions to §1 to enable all classes to subscribe. In connection with the Hogg abortion case, which exoited so much comment and interest a short timo ago, it may bo interesting to many tn loam that the complainant in the case is still living on tho sound, and it is doubtful whether tho orown will further prosecute the matter m any of the other charges against tho defendants, —World. The Time, says the German bark J. II. Hustede, 1091 tons has finished discharging a oirgo of 18G4 tons of Welsh coal for hor majesty's navy. Tho vessel hns boen chartered by Robt. Ward Ss Oo. to load salmon for London, whioh makes the third vessol on tho berth horo to load British Columbia salmon, tho other two boing tho bark Titania and tho Bhip Doris Brod- orsen. Ottawa, Aug. 17.—The M. A. A. groundB aro crowded wilh fully 5000 peoplo in stands and surroundings at this early hour. Tho Montrealors are just coming out for a practico beforo tho great match begins. The boys aro now on tho field in good shape, and fully confident of continuing tho good work thoy have dono so far this sea- son. 3:30 p. m.—Teams taking place for play; grand Btand well represented by Ottawa sympathizers; enthusiasm immense; teams in position. 3:35 p.m.— The fiiBtgamo ball has just started. 3:44 p. m.-The first game is won by Montreal in 9 minutes. 3:52 p. m.—It is estimated that between 8000 and 9000 spectators are on the ground; the teams are taking posi tion for the second gamo, 3:53 p. in,—Second game is started. 4 p. m.—A foul has just occurred the game is started again, and the ball is playing around Ottawa's goal; another foul has been olaimed by Montreal. 4:20 p. m.—Tho Beoond game was taken by Montreal after 20 minutes' brilliant play. The teams immediately took position and the third game started. From the lirst very rough play was noticeable on both Bides and one of the Ottawa men was warned. Several fouls were claimed in rapid succession and Elliott, of the Mon- trealers, was ruled off the field. This was followed a fow minutes later by Bennett, an Ottawa man, being ruled off also. Montreal finally captured tho third game after 29 minutes' play, A protest was entered against Poland, tho umpire, and Mr. Ross, of Boston, replaced him. 5:15 p. m.—Ottawa won the 4th game in 13 minutes. 5:30.—Fifth gamo, won by Mon treal. Late Despatches. buown-sequard'selixie Cleveland, Aug. 12.—The question of tho efficiency of tho Brown-Sequard elixir was submitted to-day to a tribunal of Unity-two ladies and gentlemen that their verdict might have weight in the scientific world. Especial care was taken in the selection. Tho first requisite was that they should have somo positive ailment. The next consideration was that they should be persons of Bound intelligence and good standing in the community. Dr. H. C. Brainerk this morning visited Brighton and was given the privilego of seleoting victims for slaughter from a large flock of sheep, They wero killed in hiB presence, and after having seoured the desired pai's for the experiment he started back to the city. The jurors comprised mou and 8 women. There were attorneys, doctors, ministers and business men. One was a lightning manipulator who waa suffering from telegraphic paralysis, It was arranged they should make a written statement of the effects of the experiments and to-morrow afternoon they will submit reports, upon receiving statements, Dr. Brainerd will compile a concise and perfectly candid report of the result of the experiment. He feels his scientific reputation is in a mensure at stake, and will present tho situation in its proper light. BOULANGER'S TRIAL. Paris, Aug. 12.—Tho senato met again to-day as a high court of impeachment to try the charges against Genoral Boulanger, Count Dillon and M. Rochefort. Immediately on assembling, the leader of the right moved that the senate was incompetaut to try the cases or to render a legal judgment since the allegations contained in tho indictment wero not of such a nature as to constitute troason, and since upon the charges of treason alone ia the senate competent to Bit in judgment. An effort was made on the part of Boulangist senators to discuss the motion but the president declared that all discussion waB out of ordor and the motion was put. The result was that it was rejected by a vote of 212 to 61. After the announcement of the vote, the members of the right withdrew from the chamber and held a caucus at which it was unanimously docidod to take no furthor part in tho proceedings. AG11EAT DISCOVERY. Aspek, Colo., Aug. 12.—Tho Minnie mine on Aspen mountain was tho scone of a discovery on Saturday night that has produced moro excitement in the camp than the richest Btrike in the Aspen district. On Friday evening the night shift drilled two deep holes iu tho breast of the 600 foot level and touched off tho blast just beforo com ing to tho surfaco. On Saturday upon returning to tho mino they found that the blast had blown a passage way into a beautiful oave, Ihe walls of which were covered with crystallized lime and lead and stalactites depended from the ceiling, Tho paity passed along into another cave of similar beauty, then passed a pool of fresh water and came to a third chamber in whioh they were startled to find a petrified man with a flint axe and bowl by his Bide. Other stone men were found all in the same position. They wero seated with their heads on their knees and thoir arms clasped around their legs. In attempting to lift the mummies the men broke off the arms and discovered that the figures would crumble unless thoy were tenderly handled, Tho figures are supposed to be thoso of peoplo who preceded the Indians nn this continent. The mine was surrounded by hundreds of poopio all anxious to explore the cave. OTTAWA NOTES. Ottawa, Aug. 13.—The cabinet hold a lengthy sitting to'day to further consider tho seizure of tho Black Diamond in Behring Sea. Nearly all tho papers have arrived, but tho claim for compensation will not bo trans-1 mitted until further details are received. The previous claims submitted aggregate $120,000. That tho cutter Richard Rush winked at the escape of the Black Diamond is disproved by the copy of the instructions to the seaman, Hawkins, wliich was received horo yeBteiday. The document recites the seizure made for violation of section 1951 of tho revised statutes of tho United States, and directs him to proceed to Sitka and deliver the vessel to the district attorney there before setting the crew at liberty. Hawkins was also instructed to take charge, of tha vessel if its course should be altered. The members of the Equal Rights Association havo takon pledges to support only thoBO candidates who adopt the association's platform at tho next election. Ottawa, Aug. 14.—Word has reach: ed hero that Mr. Jamos D. Leary, tho ship builder of Now York, will shortly build an immense cigar shaped raft in British Columbia and tow it to San Franoisoo. Mr. Leary built the famous Joggings rafts in Nova Scotia, one of whioh was lost on its way to New York. Nearly $200,000 wero realised by the sales to-day of Eddy's timber limits on the Ottawa river. Duncan C. Ross, tho champion swordsman of San Francisco, will meet Professor McGregor in a mounted contest at the St. Andrew's games here to-morrow. His Lordship, Bishop Fallows, of Chicago, has lectured here on tho destiny of the English speaking people. He predicted the federation of Great Britain, the United States, Canada and Australia. BOULANGER SENTENCED, Paris, Aug. 14.—The senate couit to-day pronounced judgment upon General Boulanger, Count Dillon and Henri Rochefort. The accused aro condemned to deportation to some fortified plaoe and there to bo held us prisoners. The court decided thut it was competent to tiy the charges of embezzlement againBt Goneral Boulanger and found him guilty on the counts whioh accuse him of appropriating the public funds. Efforts were made by the partisans of General Boulanger to have the court consider the extenuating circumstances, but the court refusod to admit that there wero any. The court adjournod in order to frame tho text of the decree which will be voted on in secret session and then read at the sitting. Tho different republican groups in the senate hold a meeting immediately after the adjournment of the court and passed resolutions requesting tho government to enforco the decree after the dissolution of the court. They called attention to the gravity of tho conduct of some of the ministers in absenting themselves during the trial and demanded that steps should be taken to bring to justice the other officials implicated with General Boulanger, Count Dillon and M. Rochefort, in their treasonable plots for the subversion of the state. NO CLUE FOUND. London, Aug. 14.—The Working- man's Institute, on tho Whitechapel road, was crowded with an ill-assorted collection of humanity this morning whon Coroner Baxter, of Middlesex, resumed the inquest on the body of Alice MoKenzie, the woman who was murdered and mutilated by "Jaok the Ripper" on July 14th. Tlio onquiry had been postponed until to-day in the hope that the efforts of tlie police to capture the murderer would provo successful. At this morning's session however, Detective Inspector Reid and Oflicers Walter Reid and Joseph Allen, who havo been specially detailed on the case, testified that not a duo had been secured which was calculated to lead to tho detection of the criminal, and tho jury therefore returned a verdict of wilful murder against some person or persons unknown. . A SHAM FIGHT. Berlin, Aug. 14. — The Emporor William and the Emperor of Austria left Berlin at 7:44 o'clock this morning for Spandau, where a sham fight takes place. Four battalions of troops crossed the rivor Havel, which at this point is 450 metres wide, on a bridge constructed of 90 pontoons. The building of tlio bridgo and passage of the troops were accomplished in a remarkably short time. Tlio butllo took place on tlio heights south of Spandau. One division of 10 battalions used tho new sinokoless powdor, nnd tlieir opponents used tho old style of powder. The contrast botween tho effects of tho two explosives was striking, the troops using tho old powder boing completely enveloped in smoke. Tho action ended in the western force boing thrown back on Spandau. After the battle Emperor William called tho officers togother and criticised the operations. The two emperors lunched in a tent that had been spocinljy erected on the field for that purpose. They returned to Berlin at 1 o'clock. boulanger's prospects, Paris, Aug. 15.—M. Deroulode, president of tiio Patriotic Loague of France, a Boulangist, organization, in an interview to-day, oxpresses the opinion that tho popular belief that General Boulanger had concluded an alliance with the Orleanist party, was mainly responsible for tho general's defeat ut the recent cantoninl olootions for the Btatos-cenorul. M. Deroulode very frankly admits that his chief's presont prospocts are not vory bright, but ho has hopes still that Genoral Boulanger and hia party will carry their banner to victory. THE TITHE'S BILL. New York, Aug, 15.—The JIJTaii and Express London cable says: The extraordinary somersault whioh tho cabinet has just performed with regard to tho tithe's bill has not conciliated liberals, while it haa had the effect of astounding and exasperating conservatives, The announcement made laat night by Attorney-Gonoral Webster, that tlio government had decided to I amend the bill by accepting the proposal of the opposition to make landlords instead of occupiers liablo for payment of lithes, will do tho ministry no good, and even the cheers of tho liberals, with which tho announcement was greeted, uro scarcely consoling to tho cabinet. Tho utter rout of tho government was indicated in the remarks of Sir William Vernon Har court, that the ministerial gymnastics is equivalent to tho introduction of u new bill framed on precisely the same points insisted upon by liberals, at the same time his statement, to which Mr. Smith fully assented, that tho liberals could not accept or evon discuss a new bill until «c:rf off measure is beforo them, indicates that tho fight may yet occur ovor tho clauso. Tho real thing that hus been dono is the absolute surrender of tho government, with tho effect of disgusting its friends and ot encouraging its enemies to still further opposition. It was a stop of necessity to sove tho cabinet. The folly of it is already manifested. The landlord party will not submit to a proposal to relieve tenants of payment of tithes. Within an hour after Sir Richard Webster had announced tho government's decision, tho land owning section of tho TorieB got up a protest against tho action of tho government. This promises foul weather which the ministers cannot rido through. To eBoapo it, it is probablo tho bill will bo withdrawn. OTTAWA NOTES. Ottawa, Aug. 10. — Mr. George Bradbury lias resigned tho secretaiy- ship of the Ottawa branch of the Equal Rights Association, because the Liberal wirepullers are using the Association for party purposes. The marino department has called for tenders to erect a fog alarm building on Discovery Island, off tho Pacific coast. The tenders close on tho 10th of September. The crazy mnn who imagined himself to be John L. Sullivan, terrorised Renfrew village until captured by tho police yesterday rfter a desperate struggle. To-morrow Hon. E. Dewdney turns tho lirst sod of the Regina and Long Lako Railway. A TICKI'SU QUESTION. Washington, Aug. 16.—The department of state has referred < o the attorney-general the case of Capt. Duvorgier, recently convicted of killing an Americau consul named Stanwood at Andahabe, Madagascar, and sentenced to ten years imprisonment. As the facilities for caring for prisoners in Madagascar are not extensive,, it is proposed that Duvorgier be brought to this country until tho expiration of the timo. The question that arises is whether o legal right exists to imprison him in this country when he wns sentenced to servo hie term at Tamil- tave. If brought hore it is possiblo that a court would grant n writ of habeas corpus on this ground. No precedents exist by which the state department can guide its action. INDIA1* TROUBLES. Brainerd, Minn., Aug, 16.—An Indian runner from Leech Lake reservation confirms tho roport previously brought of serious troublo met thero by the north eastern commission in attempting to negotiate a treaty for the cession of tho Chippewa Indians' lnnds. The J mliuiis ure in a serious quarrel and about evenly divided, between thoso in favor of signing and thoso opposed. Tho latter, however, have declared war to'tho knife on the other parly, and declaro that tho first man who signs must dio. Ono Indian hud already been killed, a relative of lho head chief, Flatmouth, who is a half- breed from tho resorvation. The two pai tics uro lod by Chen-Wn-Ge-Shig and Gno-Wu-Sig, under chiefs, the former heading the party in favor of signing. Tho runner stated that a mounted messenger had boen despatched in haste to a telegraph point, presumably for troops. NAGLE JUSTIFIED. Indianapolis, Aug. 16.—Attorney- General M'ller was seen again at his residence yesterday and asked if he had anything further to say about the shooting ot Judge Terry by Marshal Nagle Ho replied: "1 see from tho papers that tho action of the deputy is pretty generally endorsed. It appears to be considered Nagle's pros ence wns necessary nnd his notion justified. I do not cure to speak of tho legal aspects of the case. I don't know any case analogous to it in our history, nud I do not recall lhat it hus ever boon necessary beforo to provido protection for a United Stntes judge, If tho caso comes to trial I suppose I will be culled to testify, but I question wliether there ever will be a trial. The grand juiy may refuse to act or tho coroner's jury may find it a caso of justifiable homicide. 1 have not examined the legality of tho question, however. 1 thought the protection of tho officers of the law might bo necessary, and kuow something about the deperate diameter of the mun with whom Justice Field had to deal. 1 thought of troublo when the tviol began, but, of course, I didn't look for it at a way station or upon the train, If the justice's lifo was in dnnger, though, ho was as mueh entitled to tho protection of an officer nt uny outing house us in a court room or upon a bench. Though tho attorney general was very guarded in hia utterances his manner indicated very plainly that he believed thut Deputy Nagle was fully justified in shooting Terry. 'HIE NEW ELIXIR. Cincinnati, Aug. 16.—Dr. Iloboit Longfellow, professor of dermatology in the Cincinnati collego of medioino mid surgery, conducted n series of experiments yesterday with Brown-Se- quard's elixir. Tests wero mado ou u dozen subjects. Tho first two patients were Thomas Album, an Englishman, 55 years old, and Fioldon Weir, a coloured ox-slave, agod 70. Tho lattor was bent nnd crippled with rheumatism nnd Album has been lnmed by oiysipolas. Tho liquid waB injooted in the arms and logs. When both aub- jocls returned in tho ovening they ! could walk with ease. The exhilarating effect uu ihe Englishmen was great. He walked a dozen squares, and declared all pain and stiffness had left his limbs. Both experiments were pronounced eminently successful. Ur. Brainard, of Cleveland, hus ulso experienced successful results with the elixir in several cases where it wn» administered unknown to tho subjects. Dr. Longfellow reports that in all the casea to whom he administered the fluid yesterduy the effects were similar except ono, that was in tho case of a man 35 years old, in full health and in no need of a tonic. He experienced slight sickness. Ho reports, further that the old coloured man, whose rheumatism was completely cured last night, says thiB morning that he still retains hiB restored strength, and that his family and friends regard his cure as little short of a miracle. THE BLACK DIAMOND AFFAIR. Washinoton, Aug. 17,—It is believed in official circles that when President Harrison returned from Bar Harbor he would take some action in the caae of the Blaok Diamond, but at the treasury department it is said that the procedure in the matter has not been decidod on. Tho treasury officials state that the captain and crow of the Bluck Diamond were not placed on parolo by tho captain of the Rush; in fact thoy refusod to be disposed of m this way and for this reason they are not amendable to the civil law, national or international, In cases of tho othor seized seniors, the officers and crews wero placed nn parole and proceeded to the ports designated by their oaptors under prize crews, with difficulties. WINDING UP, London, Aug. 17.—Unless something wholly unexpected should turn up the last spark of interest in current parliamentary proceedings bas died out with the withdrawal of tho tithes bill, and there will be a meagre attendance of members for the remainder of the session. As far as can be seen nothing remains but to wind up the business on hand, and the house will probably adjourn on the 31st of August. The proposal of the ministry to embody in the tithes bill a proviaion that a couit should investigate the rents, amounted practically to a legal revision of all rents in England, und Sir William Vernon Harcourt did not exaggerate the matter in the least when ho pronounced the proposal as the most revolutionary in principle that any government had yet introduced. The failure cf the bill places the ministers iu the position of having attempted to enforce an admittedly unjust law in Wales, and iti withdrawal has hardly helped mottors any. Sinco the example set by many conservative ministers of voting against tho government on the division of Mr. Cray's amendment, it is veiy likely to be followed by a largo number of Welsh tory voters at the polls. THE BEHRING'S SEA QUESTION. Ottawa, Aug. 17.—Hon. Mackenzie Bowell, to-day received full particulnrs from Victoriu, of the seizure of the British sealers, sailing from Canadian ports, by United Btates vessels in Behring's Sea. The papers were taken unopened to the counoil of ministers to bo considered there at this afternoon's meeting. It is understood copies of these documents will be forwarded to the imperial government at once as the basis for a claim against tho TJ. S, government for compensation, and a settlement of the whole question of U. S. jurisdiction over the waters of the North Pacific Ooean. THE REASON WHY. Ottawa, Aug. 17.—The reason now assigned for the countermanding of the order for the French tquadi-on designated to visit Quebec, is that the French ambassador at Lendon received a couiteous intimation trom Lord Salisbury thut iu the present condition of publio temper in Canada on the subject of Fronch ascendancy in the provinco of Quebec, it might be undesirable to send French warships to anchor in Quebec harbor. Tho recent spoeohes of tho premior of Quebec, in which the people were callod on to look to the Tricolor as their national flag, and others calling on tho provlnciul military to be prepared to defend their nationality, appears to have had effect on tho mind of the British cabinet. REFUSES AN OPINION. Washington, Aug. 18.—Solicitor Hepburn, of the treasury department, hns refused to render an opinion on the question submitted to linn by tho Canadian Electric Power Company ns to whether tlio electricity generated in Canada can bu used iu the United Stiites without the payment of duty or without conflicting with the provisions of the alien contract lnbor lnw. The solicitor holds the quostion purely hypothetical. A NEW SWINDLE, Windsor, Aug, 19.—A slick Bwin- dlo is operating through western Ontario. Upon entering n town ho lays in a supply of small glasses at the expense of 10 cents euch. These he fills with earth, in which he places a couplo of short stalks of milk weed and anoints the oaith and plant with ottar of roses. He is now preparod to furnish confiding purchasers with shoots from tho celebrated "Oeylone Rose," using that or somo other high sounding name, for $1.50 ench, and does it as fust as he can handle them. TOOK ANOTHER MAN'S WIFE. New York, Aug. 19.--Sum Crane, of the metropolitan basoball club, was arrested this morning on chargo of running away with Mrs. Hattie Travcn- foltor, wifo of a Scrunton, Pa, fruit dealer. Hattie, in russett shoes and a baseball cap, wns also made a captive, and locked up in tho cell adjoining her lover. Travenfelter claims his wifo took $1,500 belonging to him when aho ran away. Job printing of all kinds neatly done at tho Columbian office. Prices will bo found us low as at any other office iu the province —-Ado, scientific: miscellany. Loudon is said ta have no less than thirty vegetarian restaurants nnd one vegetarian hotel. The Oapo de la Heve lighthouse, in France, is being lighted experimentally by the current from accumulators kept charged by two dynamos driven by a windmill. For deafness of old age, Sapplini, of Milan, swabs tho membrane tympani with a weak oleaginous solution of phosphorus. He claims to have stimulated the aotion of the membrane and improved the hearing in G2 cases. An English .inventor lays claim to an electric railway lamp—not controlled by clockwork—which is lighted by the dropping of a penny iuto the apparatus, and continues to shine for a period of from two minutes to several hours, according to adjustment. In the decade ending with 1889, the iron production increased 145.- 59 per cent in America, 134.92 in Germany, and 3.90 in Great Britain. The Bessemer steel increase was about 300 per cent, in the United States, 200 in Germany, 675 in Bussia, und a little over 100 in Great Britain. Seismograph observations liavo been made on the new Tuy Bridge by Prof. Ewing. The instrument was placed on the southernmost portion of the great girders and as the train came on at the Dundee end, a mile and a half away, oscillations of l-500th of an inch wero observable, increasing as tho train advanced to a maximum of one-half inch, Dynamos in Telegraphy,— Tlie direct use of dynamos in telegraphy has been a failure, but Mr. W. H. Preece, F. R. S., declares that their use indirectly, through secondary batteries, has been eminently successful. At the General Post Office in London, there are 220 circuits thus worked from only 38 cells. The currents required arc very minute compared with those used for electric lighting, that for one 50-watt glow lamp being sufficient for 10 telegraphic circuits. An Unsafe Protector.—About half of the many anti-fouling compositions now employed for vessels make use of coppor, which Prof. V. B, Lewes condemns as very dangerous to iron and steel vessels. When such coatings are perforated, copper will be deposited on the iron and result in rapid corrosion. If several vessels are in the same basin, any one of them coated with such a composition endangers all, either through the minute particles nf copper worn off and transported by the water, or through galvanic action between the vessels. Vegetation-Carved Hocks.—In New Providence and other islands of the Bahama group are numerous so-called "banana holes," ranging in size from that of a pint cup to that of a large cistern. Prof. 0. S. Dolley, who has lately studied these holes, finds that they cannot have had the same origin as potholes, and do not appear to have ' been cut out by the waves, nud he can only account for them as an effect of the action of decaying vegetation. Large quantites of leaves and other vegetable matter are found in the holes, and it is probable that the soft calcareous rock has been dissolved by the fermentation products, and washed away. Flapping of Insect Wings.— The slow flapping of the butterfly's wings is perfectly noiseless, but more rapid movements of insect's wings produce sounds increasing in shrillness with the number of vibrations. Sir John Lubbock has shown by some of his later observations that the wings of the horsefly give the sound F, and vibrate 20,100 times a minute, 336 times a second, mid those of the bee yield the sound A, vibrating as many as 26,400 times a minute or 440 times a second,— though a tired bee may hum on E, making only 330 vibrations a second. Mercy has confirmed these thoorctical numbers by placing u ily so that at each vibration the tip of his wing made a murk on a mowng eylinder, the actual record being 330 strokes a second. Military Docs.—The systematic use of dogs in military servico has recently been proposed, and It is believed that under proper training the remarkable qualities of these intelligent animals would be of great value. Their acuteness of scent and hearing, with their ability to distinguish friend from foe, fit them for sentries and for scouting, and their speed and small sizo adapt them to messenger sorvice, while they might even carry small loads of ammunition. After an engagement they would render important aid in hunting up the wounded. This subject has before attracted the attention of military men, while on the Belgian frontiers smugglers have long used dogs to transport (luitable goods, and the custom house officers to counteract the operations. VOL.UMH 34. WKEICLY BRITISH COLUMBIAN, NEW WESTMlNSl'EK, B. C, AVGtWV .1, lm, KO, ft Weekly British Columbian Wfdiii .day Morning* Aug. Ill, I8S0. Of all tho known words of tongue or pen the most significant are these, "He's got 'em again."—Ex. If a man has tho nerve to (ish all day in the hot sun ho ought to bo allowed the privilege of lying a little about what ho catches, pleads an exchange. A Valuable Sinner.—Aunt Keziah (severely)—So you're going to try the experiment of reforming young Scapoly after marriage. Is ho worth reforming. Kittie (tearfully)--Well, he's worth a million. For tho Becond time in tho history of New York, a century plant is in bloom there. The thick groen stem is thirty feet high, nnd there are fifteen hundred buds und blossoms surmounting it. A ship said to be tho largest sailing vcsucl in tho world has lately arrived at Philadelphia. She is the Ellesmore, of Loudon, England. Her length is 308 feot, breadth 45 feet 2 inches and dopth 24 feet 7 inches. The latest figures of the Mormon Ohurch give 12 apostles, 70 patriarchs, 3719 high priosts, 11,805 elders, 2069 priests, 2592 teachers, and 11,805 deacons, or a totnl of 11,- 877 officers for a population a little over 50,000. A wakeful guardian.—Johnson—■ Dat's n mighty pore dawg ob yours, Yallcrby. His bones mos' stick out {rough he's skin. Yallei-by—Huh ! Dat's jes whu'd nick him a good wateh-duwg. He kain't lie down wivont hurtin' ob hisself. He was the dunce of the class ; that was what they snid of him. But one day the teacher put this question to him : "How do you pro nounce s-t-i-n-g-y 1" It depends a great deal on whether the word refers to a person or a bee," was the reply. "I want to get a good hammock," said the customer to the salesman. "Strong enough for two, I suppose?" suggested the salesman, slyly. "No, sir," said the customer, with somo show of resentment. "No, sir; I've been married for more than three years." A Desirable Tenement,—"But why do you charge such an enormous rent for a flat in such a—well, in such a plebian neighborhood?" "Good gracious, man, there's a saloon in the basement, and you can get into it on Sunday by going down the back stairs." It has been suggested that when a national flower hns been selected wo ought to have a new national bird, "because the eagle is not essentially a United States bird." We are not away up in ornithology, but if the luosquito is an American citizen of i lie essential degree we should like to put him in nomination.— Washington Post. As -'.n example of what money will dc. among many other things, it may be mentioned that, while Thomai; H. Blythe, of San Francis- cisco, was alive there was not a chick or child who claimed relationship with him. ■ Now their are registered 127 heirs in tho court. Surely a wonderful showing; but then $--,000,000 is no mean sum. The Sunday closing movements is spreading from trade tp trade in Philadelphia. From the barbers and the laundrymen it hns now extended to the bakers, most of whom now do considerable work upon Sunday. The bakers have determined to appeal to the legislature of Pennsylvania to pass a law prohibiting the opening of bakeries on Sunday. Here is the latest outburst l>y a minister against the professional quartet: "Give rae a bass drum, or a Oliincso gong, rather than quartets of two youngsters, with thoir hair parted exactly in tlie middle aud a pair of young girls with their wool gathered over tlieir eyes liko a merino sheep or a Scoteh poodle, wiio troll out something which nobody can understand nnd cull it the praise of God I" After-dinner orator, quoted by a London paper: "It's the wonderful insight inter 'umnn nature that Dickens gets the pull over Thackeray ; but on t'other hnnd it's in the brilliant shafts of satire, t'gether with a keen senso o' humor, that Dickcry gets the pull over Thackens. It's just this : Thickery is a humorist and Dackens is a satirist. But, after all, its 'bsurd to instoot any comparison between Dackery and Thickens." So none were "instoot- ed." The great Eiffel tower of Paris is likely to be outdone. In anticipation of the exposition to be held in America in 1892, Oharles Hinkel, an architect of Washington, has prepared plans for a tower 1500 feet high, being 500 feet higher than the celebrated Eiffel tower. It is said that the dome on the cupola at the lowest part will be 260 {eet high and 280 feet in diameter. Around the foot of the towor iron buildings are to be erected for exhibition and other purposes, Nono Required—"Lot ynu and 1 play mind reading;'' said the first little girl as they stood at the gate. "Oh, no," replied tlio second, "But why?" "Because mamma doesn't want me to, and besides I kuow all that is going on anyhow. You've got a now hired girl—your mother is gotting nn old dress mndo over— your sister's beau has gone back on lier, and your father stayed oiit nil night the other night." American editors are not tlio only ones who run the risk of having their brains addled by nonsons- sical questions. Some brilliant Englishman writes to the editor of a local paper to say that he wants io ride 100 miles in 11 hours, and ho wishes to know how many stoppages he is to make and what, to rait and drink. The editor in question could not answer this earnest inquirer, but referred the query to liis readers, soliciting their assistance. "It is not intellectual work that injures the brain," says tho London Hospital, "but emotional excitement. Most men can stand the severest thought or study of which their brains are capable, and bc none the worso for it; for neither thought nor study interferes with the recuperative influence of sleep. Itis ambition, nnxiety and disappointment, the hopes and fears, the loves and hates of our lives, that wear out our nervous system and 'endanger the balance of the brain." No inconsiderable amount of blood has been spilled during the erection of the Exhibition buildings on the Olinmp do Mars, Paris. It is calculated that 6350 men wore treated for injuries or for illness resulting from exposure ; 300 workmen hurt tlieir logs ; 2G0 received severe injuries in tho eyes from projecting timbers or bars of iron ; 114 were scalded or severely burned ; and 50 had their lingers cut olK The deaths from falls are put down at 24, but it is believed that they were far more numerous. If the Black Diamond, as now appears, deliberately violated the proclamation, she will bo confiscated and her officers punished, no matter what the consequence mny be.— Chicago Tribune. Very liercc and determined this is, comments the Globe. It would not have sounded | nearly so line to say : "If the Black Diamond deliberately violated the proclamation she will havo fifty sealskins stolen from hor and be compelled to give a free trip to an experienced American seaman." But that is what really happened. The renovation of Nuple", involving as the first step thereto demolition of 17,000 houses and sixty-two churches in tho most densly populated and squalid portion of that oity, is the most stupendous sanitary job ever undertaken by the government of any country. The cost, which is to be borne mainly by the Italian government, will probablv be from 330,000,000 to $40,000,000, but it will repay the cost tenfold in tho euhnnced value of thn entire city nnd in promoting the health and material prosperity of the people. It will make Naples ono of the most healthful as well as the most delightful plaoes in Europe. Mr. De Young, editor of the San Francisco Chronicle, and California commissioner to the Paris exhibition, has returned from Europe, and reports as follows concerning tlie showing made by tlie United States there: "To tbink that our government was the only one that recognized the Exposition officially, and yet we have only 90,000 square ft., whilo little Belgium, that refused to recognized the Exposition officially, has 100,000, and England 243,000 square feet, it was simply negligence on the part of our commissioners, If tlmy hud been there and pushed matters they could havo obtained as much space as they desired. The Fnglish commissoners were refused space, but they never let up, and tliu result was tJn.-y obtained as much space as they wished," Another example of Johnny Hull's persistence in ganing his ends. There is one bit of oriental appreciation told about the Persian ambassador that Is quite characteristic of the formnlity of the courts of eastern countries, says Town Topics. As ho was, through his interpreter, conversing with tho wife of a prominent government offical, the husband entered the reception room and after shaking the minister's hand, greeted his (the official's) wife with a kiss. Thereupon the diplomat arose with great effusiveness, and bowing profoundly, placed his hand over his heart nnd announced, through his secretary, that lie would hold over inviolate the confidence with which ho had been intrusted, and that nothing should induce him to reveal to nny ono the scene he had just witnessed. The diplonint nuturally imagined that, ns the gentleman kissed liis wifo bofore him, he desired therefore to pny him some special honor, for be it known that no Persian ever kisses his wife, or wives in public, or is in auy manner demonstrative boforo strangers, An American paper has the following anent some local reference : "Moses was of a retiring disposition," says the Hotel Mail, "ho got out cf tho rush early in life." What a singular resemblance the Black Diamond bears to Moses, She was of a retiring disposition also, and was not long in getting away from the Rush, America rejoices ia the successful escape of the Black Diamond. When the captain of un American vessel places an alien prize crew of ono man upon a captured ship he deserves to loso his prize. Ola Haokerson is tho name of ihe prizo crow, lt is a wonder that the Black Diamond was enabled to carry this name safely to port. The United States, however, is to be congratulated upon the temporary absence from hoi' navy of one alien seaman, —.-I merica. A writer in a London journal calls attention to thu unappreciated uses and preservative qualities of soapstone, a material, ho says, whicli possesses what mny be regarded as extraordinary qualities in withstanding atmospheric influences, those especially which have so much to do with thu corrosion of iron anil steel. From experiments it is found that no other material is capable of taking hold of the liber of iron and steel so readily nnd firmly as 'his. In China soapstone is largely used for preserving structures built, of sandstone .-mi,1 otlier stones liable to crumble from the effects of lhe atmosphere ; nml tlie covering with powdered soapstone in the form of paint on some obelisks in tlmt country composed of stone liable to atmospheric deterioration, has been the means of preserving them for hundreds of years. A correspondent of the London Standard, writing from Turin, gives some account of the venerable Hung garian patriot Louis Kossuth, whose eightieth birthday wus celebrated the other duy. "Tlie banquet," says the correspondent, "was a splendid sight, as well as an affecting one. So clearly rang the voice of the venerable speaker through the vast hall that had the discourse been in Latin 1 could have understood every word of it. Time has passed over him so tenderly that even the clear blue of his expressive eyes is still unveiled ; lie is still able to enjoy a tramp of seven or eight miles and an hour's billiards in the evening. His intellectual powers are as great and his interest in the progress of literature and line arts in tlio various countries with whoso tongues he is familiar ns keen as ever. The visitors, doubtless, carried away the flowers presented to them nt the banquet, but they were not from Kossuth's garden, for he hns none, having left Baraccoue, the villa near Itivoli, where ho formerly resided, soon after the death of the friend who had shared thirty-two years of his exil.e." It is said that tho only product of the Parnell Commission which will live in history is Sir Ohnrlos Russell's speech slimming up the Parnell sido of the case. "Every one," says a correspondent, "agrees that this is a marvelous piece of intellectual work. John Morley, who, although a politican, is ono of the severest critics in intellectual matters, places it in the highest rank of performances of this kind—that is, the marshaling and elucidation of a vast body of heterogeneous facts, some historical, some political, and somo economical."—-Ex. Writing from Corea, a correspondent says : "Everybody is in white robes, and even though a man has only one suit in the world, it is clean. When he goes home at night, if he belongs to tho poor olass, he retires to bed, and his wife washes and pummels his clothes, i say 'pummels' for ironing is an unknown nrt in Corea. After being washed, the calico is stretched on a wooden blook, and then, with a flat block of wood in each hand, the woman pounds it for hours. After sunset all Seoul rings with tho dactylic 'tap-tap-tap, tap-tap-tap' of those domestic voices of the night, as with the incessant cry of a million strident insects." The Bombay Guardian calls attention to an extraodinary book which is being distributed in India, a prize-book in the government girl's school in the Bombay presidency. The following quotations nre given as specimens of the teachings set forth in the book: "If the husband of a virtuous woman he ugly, of good or bad disposition, diseased, fiendish, irascible, a drunkard, old, stupid, dumb, blind, deaf, hot-tempered, poor, extremely covetous, a slanderer, cowardly, perfidious, and immoral, nevertheless she ought to worship him a3 a god with mind, speech, and person. The wife who gives an angry answer to her husband will bo a village pariah dog; she will also become a female jackal, and live in an uninhabited desert. The woman who eats sweetmeats without sharing them with her Iiusband will become a hen-owl living in a hollow tree. The woman who walks alone without her husband will becomo a filth-eating village sow. The woman who S( enks disrespectfully to her husband will be dumb in the next incarnation. The woman who hates her husband's relations will become from birth to birth a musk-rat living in filth. She who is always jealous of her husband's concubine will be childless in the next incarnation." To illustrate tho blessed results of a wife's subserviency a story is told of the great reward that came to the wifo of an ill-tempered, diseased, and wicked Brahmin, who served her husband with a slavish obedienco, and even went the length of carrying him on her own shoulders to visit his mistress. STOVES! STOVES! !«*Q **J**Oi Cobourg. Ont., Feb. 6th, 1889. JliDSSOlbb Montreal, Que. Gentlemen:-I have used a large quantity of your Magnetic Iron Paint on Railway Gars, and I find it will cover a larger surface than any si- given I have much pleasure in recommending it to the public. Yours truly, (Signed), JAIES CROSSEN. !. S. SCOULLAR & CO. -FOR- Cheap Cooking Stoves & Ranges! 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Lattljttp; I-resH Oeitimlclies. Rome, Aug 16.—The health of tho pope is causing considerable uneasiness in Europe, It is known that lie hns been sultcring wilh a cunipliotttit'ii of disorders for some time past, nnd now tho announcement that, owing to the pope's continued ill-heajtli, nil receptions at the,jVatiuii.u have beon discontinued naturally excites the gravest fenra. Mo.ntuhal, A ut;. Hi.—A Mrs, Brown, ui Hawkesbury, Unt., was invited by ii daughter, who was living in Monti- ,;, '■' viiii Iter, rind atthe Bamo tlmeoonfiult an oculjst here for some trouble with her '-yea. She arrived here un Wednesday nud the biiiiio dny went to visit tho dnct'i', nut linn imt, sine- Ih-uu heard fro aro BenrcAimg for (hu ■■ i, Thu police d lndy. TflilONTO, All;!. 1(1.- thelata.Oi.1. Williams, closu i i 'lie NorLhwea -Tho annuo nf i\ im died ut the rebellion, lnw arrived here. It ia to Hope whoro it will veiled. MlliS'XHliAL, Aujj. 10 be sunt to Port; hurtly Ik- hii- -Joseph Hiind- loy, it prisoner und r rehlat-d fur brouklng into a cm-, tried to suicide lit tho jail yesterduy by hanging. He claims to be the stepson of Captain Delaney, in the commissioners oflice. Bedford road. Nashville, Aug. Ki.—A speoial despatch from Jackson, Tenn., Hays: A terrible tragedy took place t'lii morning 10 miles north uf Jackson. Henry Ptewitt, an ex-cowboy from Texas, shot hia young wife fatally through the back, in the arms of her aunt, wounded his mother-in-law, and, running iiiti a field, shot himself through' the bend,, dying instantly, He had boon married four montha. A warrant was out tor his arrest for "mooni-.'iiiiiiig." lln asked Ins wife to go with him to Wookly county. He got down on his knees this morning, nnd begged lier to go, but she is in poor health and told him she would not go. He bore a desperate character. He told his w'te bo hnd been niarried lour times and had killed one wifo nnd throo or four men. San Fkancisco, Aug. 17.- Unitod States Attorney Carey bus received a telegram from the attorney-general of the United States, instructing him to appear immediately for David Nngle, who is charged with the killing of David S. Terry, and to undertake his defence on behalf of the department of justice. It is inferred from this that the department of justice has investigated the facts and come to the opinion that Nagle's act in killing Terry was the aot of a U. S. oflicer in the discharge of his duties. Portland, Me., Aug. 17.—The city of Portland is deeply moved ovor the conviction of Mrs. Maybrick. Prominent persons in this city opened correspondence with Messrs. It. S. Roo and Meicklin, of New York, the American attorneys of Mrs. Maybrick, and they wore asked whether petitions to Secretary Blaine, requesting his aid. in the niovomont of obtaining a reprieve, would be of benefit. They telegraphed immediately thoy would be of inestimable value. Accordingly petitions were circulated throughout the ojty and up io Inst night nearly three thousand names were received, including those of such men as Mayor Mel- chor, Judge Nathnu Cleaver, Judge Symoiiils and Judgo Gould. Puitvis, Mias., Aug. 17.—Sullivan was sentenced to twelve months imprisonment. Fitzpatrick pleaded guilty nnd was fined fJ200. Beulin, Aug. 17. — The emporor and empress lmve arrived at Beyrenth and occupy the royal palace. They will remain ovor Sunday aud attond a performance at the Wagner theatre to-morroit. Tbe town is crowded with visitors, and not a fourth of those present can obtain seats in the theatre for any price. London, Aug. 17.—The tithes bill by its withdrawal has been killed for the present session. All parties are pleased. The landlords, upon whom the burden of the measure, aa amended, threatened to fall are greatly relieved. The government is satisfied with having extricated itself from tho dilemma in whioh it wus placed by the opposition, and the liberals nre jubilant over what they regard as the dofeat of and discredit to tho government. The liberals claim that tho government accepted their amendment to avoid defeat, nud having done so had no furthor hoart iu tho iiioasuro and igno- minously abandoned it. The ellect cannot bo but bad on the constituencies, and the liberals propose to take full advantage of it in the coming elections. Kingston, Aug. 17. — Bandsmen Wilsnu and Loito, of "A" battery, hnd a light in the camp yesterday and lotto wris badly oul with iv razor. His head nml back ivero slashed in a serious manner, Tlie two men had grudges against each other. Lotto is ill the hospital and Wilson is under arrest. Montueal, Aug. 17.—For some days past tho Fronch papers havo been asserting that the Dominion government had refused permission to the French war ships to come to Montreal on tho ground that it would tend to unduo intimacy between French Canadians and their compatriots in old France. The ofbeors alone aro coming up. Quebec, Aug. 17.—Fire broko out yestorday in a bakery store, at Tad- oussne, aod spread to three neighboring houses. They wore all burned. There being no liro sorvico, wator hnd to be cnrriod from the rivor and thrown on tlio Humes, and it is a mirnclo the wholo villago did not go. Loss $5000. Ottawa, Aug. 1!).—Tho dopartinont of tinnnco has forwarded to tho pro vincial treasurer of, British Columbia, n check for tlio amount duo to that provinco for its Bharo in tho profit of landing Chinamen ill British America. The amount shows a tremendous increase over the previous year, duo, of course, to tho exclusion not being in effect iu tho United States. Hamilton, Aug. 10.—The great carnival opened to-day. Although but the first day the streets are thronged with people, and there is every indication that the demonstration will bo a success. Tho programme for to-day is mainly aquatic, ombraoitig yacht racing und the illumination of the craft in tho bay and lake. Thero will also bo nn illumination of lhe city. Quehsc, Aug. 19.—The gulf is said to he almost swarming with whales this season. One of them made au attack on the tug steamor Dauntless, off point Des Moots, lust Thursdny. In its onset the boat got a slap from the animal's tail which made her shiver from stern to stern. SltBLBBllNE, Out., Aug. 10. —O. lt. Peck, president uf the Ontario Pump Co., has met wiih uu accident while raising tlio first bent of the tower for the Shelburne wuli.-]' works, which resulted in In^ death, Toiionto, Aug. .10.—Mayor Clark returned homo on Saturday niglit and met with an eiitlisiiistic reception from a large number of Toronto's representative citizens, lio !■.rings back with hiin the idea lhat breathing spots are a necessity io ull cities. Boston, Mas."., Aug. 10.—Advices just received fn iu Huyti report the present condition of affairs the entire reverse of what they were a few weeks ngo. Since tbe effective repulse of Hippolyte's forces, Legitime's men are said to have gotten into 6ne trim and strengthened their position. It is said that, Legitime is receiving financial assistance from the French government. Baltimore, Aug. 19.--Detectivo Childs, who wns sent horo by Governor Lowry to anest Kilrain, does not think Suilivan will bo required to serve out his full term. Said he: "I am satisfied that Sullivan will be pardoned by Gov. Lowry, as will Kilrain nlso, if tried and sentenced. In fact, Guv. Lowry stated he would act leniently with them, only desiring in their arrest a vindication of tho law. New Yoiik, Aug. 19.—Frederick W. Sharon, son of the dead United States senator, dofondant in the eelo- bratod Sharon caso, arriied here from Europe yesterday. Ho was greatly surprised on hearing of the death of Terry, but would not express nn opinion, saying, "he is dead; let him rest." San Fhancisco, Aug. 10.—A statement juBt received here shows that tho Canadian Pacific's gross earnings for June, 1889 were §1,255,301, an incrense over tho earnings for the corresponding month of last year of 874,365. Operating exponses under similar comparison show a decrease of 802,159, so that the net earnings were §527,462 and total incerase was 8136,- 462. San Fhancisco, Aug 19.—A San Francisco newspaper man, who came down from Stockton this morning, said: '-Last night at Stockton there was a good deal of talk about lynching Nagle. I heard one old fellow say in tho offices of tho Evening Mail that Nagle would be lynched inside of a week. I hardly think nnything like this would lmve occurred, but tho action of tho sheriff in removing tho prisoner under cover of darkness was suggestive, to Buy tho least." In, the city prison this morning Nagle was asked, "Did you anticipate trouble at any time?" "I did not", replied Nagle. "These fears thut an attempt might be made to take me out of jail undoubtedly aviso from the fact that the jailors would not allow anyono to seo me outsido of my attorneys." Toronto, Aug. 19.—A somewhat unusual and serious charge is pending against a medical student. It is alleged he obtained old tickets of attendance at the Western University of London, Trinity Medical Sohool and Viotoria college. Ho erased the name of the holdor and substituted his own, and with these in hand obtained a degree. The authorities of the medical council intend it is said to have the offender extradited, he being now in Chicago. Quebec, Aug. 19,—The local govornment will pay 8100,000 to the Jesuits at the end of October. London, Aug. 19.—The Canadian Pacific Co.'s China-Japan mail contract having passed the house of commons with far less than tho expected opposition, measures are being takon to expedite the beginning of the service. Meanwhile a discussion is iu progress in tho columns of the Times regarding tho respective benefits of thu Canadian and Suez routes to tlio east. The Peninsular Oriental Steam Navigation Company declares that tho attempt to establish a 20 knot service on tho Canadian routo must result in financial disaster. The Canadian Pacific Railway poople reply to-day that thoy have uo intention to bo loft bohind but look forward'to a friondly competition with the Suoz route, and hopo together to establish a splendid round the world ruuto under tho British flag. Sir Georgo Baden-Powell also writes that the trade nround the Pacific has bo increasod us to create a positive need for an alternative routo. The contract sooms to meet with almost universal approval. Winnipeg, Aug. 19.—A horse attached to a buggy ran awoy this afternoon from near tho Imperial bank. Mrs. Gordon, wifo of tho inspector of crown lands, occupied a seat in the vehicle. Tho animal rushed up Main street and in attempting to turn up William stroet tho vohiclo struck a tclograpl, polo with tromotiduus violence. Tho animal was thrown with great viuleiicu on hin side and the ludy was preeipilatod to tho hard stroet. The horso leaped to his feot dragging the vohiclo and the lndy after him. The lady wus badly injured boforo tho animal was stopped. Sho did not loso prpsonco of mind, and when ox- tricated from her porilious position she said she was not badly hurt. She was bleeding rather profusely from a gash in the face, and had to be sent houie in a cab. Montreal, Aug. 19.—The 1st and 2nd of September are expected to be great days in tlie history of the Montreal Salvation Army. There will be the anniversary demonstration, tho farewell to Commissioner Coombs and tlio welcome to Commissioner Adams. Quebec, Aug. 20.—Admiral Watson landed from the Bellerophon at 3 p. m. yesterday under a salute of seventeen guns from lhe citadel. A. detachment of "B" Battery formed a guard of honor on tho Queen's wharf, where thu gallant visitor landed. Ho drove to the citadel, and, with some of the, officers, dined with the governor-general last night. Today the governor-general will return the visit of the admiral, when both sides will lire a salute and the yards of tho vessels will be manned. The admiral will likely havo a field dny with lho blue jackets on tho plains of Abraham during his stay in port. Quebec!, Aug. 20.—There was a narrow escape from a drowning catastrophe at Lake St. Joseph on Sundny. Three young ladies, daughters of G, H Balfour, F. Billingsby andM. Abeam, whilo out sailing in a row boat, cap sized uud ul! were precipitated into r.li'e'' lako. A gentleman who witnessed tlie accident promptly went to tlieir assistance and got linen out of the water in nu exhausted condition. Toronto, Aug. 20.—The masters of the different vessels sailing from this port allege that the government steamboat officials are granting certificates to inexperienced men, qualifying them to lake charge of vessels as captains. Another grievnnco is that certificates are not graded. One certificate, they say, is good for all Canadian lakes, no matter what tho experience of the holder may be on any of them, and he at onco steps up to the level of experienced captains so far as his chnnco of getting a good boat goes. Dresden, Out, Aug. 20.—A. Mo- Vean's hub and spoke factory was burned yesterday morning with all its contents. Loss 8100,000; no insurance. There wore four parties seriously injured by the explosion of the boiler. New York, Aug. 20.—A cable despatch from London to-day, says; "Princo Hntzfeldt who is going to marry Miss Huntington, is well known in clubs here, which sporting men most frequent, ami, is considered a capital fellow among his sot. Thero is nothing against him but 'chronic iin- pocuniosity, and a tendency to contract debts which there is no immediate prospoct of paying. For a while he affected the turf, but had not money to cut much of a figure. He has been a well known figure at most of the fashionable watering places on tho continent and has cultivated the acquaintance of numerous rich American girls nt Monte Carlo, Budun, Hamburg and other foreign resorts. He has been assiduous in his attentions to Miss Huntington. Some of his friends estimate his debts to amount to 4,000,- 000 francs, which he of course expects to have paid off when he is married. Pittsburo, Pa., Aug. 20.-At 13:40 o'clock this afternoon tho boiler in Ganzwith's brewory, corner of Juniata and Magnolia streets, Allegheny city, exploded with terrific forco. Androw Evans, who was making repairs on the boiler at the time, was blown 50 feet through the brick wall of tho building on to tho railroad traok and instantly killed. A Swede named Juhnson had both arms and legs broken and is probably fatally injured. Miss Lizzie Blasko, a domestic, standing in an adjoining yard, had her back broken and was otherwiso terribly bruised by tho Hying debris. The brewery building is almost a total wreck. Several employees were moro or less severely hurt. St. Pall, Aug. 20,-One hundred persons who attended a picnic near hore on Sunday were poisoned by eating ice cream. No deaths have ocourred yet. Salt Lake, Aug. 20. —Frank Glover, of Chicago, and Jimmy Bates, of Butte, Mon., met this morning bo- tweed 12 and 1 o'clock at Lake park, Glover guaranteeing to knnok Bates out in six rounds or throw up the fight. They fought with four ounce gloves. Bates was badly used up at the end of the fonrth round. Governor Thomas and United States mar- shall Parsons, and officers, went out to stop the light on a special engine, but the contest was over beforo they arrived. The fight was witnessed hy u largo number of prominent citizens, and numerous arrests oro threatened. Thus far both principals have avoided apprehension. Constantinople, Aug. 20.—lt announced today that the government has decided to incronso the Turkish military force on the island of Crete to thirty thousand. The religious uprising tlioro has boen thoroughly quell- od. London, Aug. 20.--An tho day fixed for the execution of Mrs. Maybrick approaches the popular excitement growing out of tho extraordinary efforts being mudo in her behalf becomes greater, and the suspense and anxiety is positively painful. This morning the rumor is revived that tho condemned woman is in a condition which will preclude tho possibility of an execution on the day sot, pardon or no pardon, and whicli will necessitate her examination by a jury of matrons boforo the lnw can bo allowed to take its courso. St. Pkteiisiiuuo, Aug. 20.—The czar ami czarina havo arrived homo. At a lunch yesterday tj tho members of the Austrian embassy given in honor of tho birthday of the Emperor Francis Joseph, tin- czar proposed llie. health of bis imperial brother, which was drunk with due honor. London, Aug. 20.— A despatch from Shanghai snys thut whilo n steamer was making u trial trip yestorday wilh a largo number of invited guests, tho boiler exploded and thirty persons were killed outright and forty or fifty injured. Many jumped overboard in the panic which succeeded tho explosion, ami which was increased by an alarm of lire. The (James woro extinguished bifure making much headway. St. Petersburg, Aug. 20.—M. Visohnegradsky, 'Russian minister of finance, has aunouueed his intention to tax the Protestant church in the Baltic province. Hitherto, theoburobes havo been exempt from taxation. This is un instance of lhc understood policy of Russia to diminish tlio Influence "f tho Protestant clergy in the Baltic-German district. Vienna, Aug. 20.—A cartridge of dynamite uccidently exploded ina colliery at Doriia, Hungary, and live men were killed and many wounded. lb. peclal to tlieColtiinbiiin. Victoria, Aug. 17.—The Elder m- iVed from Alaska to-day. Your cor- espondent received the following news Alaska News Co., Juneau: iu, Aug. 5. — Bear's Nost nd itn discovered ledge, , only a series of striiig- o value; lliey have nliut milt off, and discharged Buildings are all tiuisli- ntidred and twenty, stamps am mulct, and over itvelvo tli ole no led ei'B of down, all ban Od, tin nlono v hundred feet ef tunnelling fail to reveal anything of value; ao now all labor is stopped to await for ore tu grow. The amount of wealth bo far expended on this enterprise can- nut be learned here, though it necessarily must run into hundreds of thousands. The Treadwoll bus 120 of its two hundred and forty stamps hanging up; its drillers are quitting in a body, for having a day's pay substituted for scaled foot rates, which means less wages. . Salmon run thick all over this part of the coast. Oapt. Murray's Chilcat cannery ships ten thousand cases this trip. The Bartlett Buy Cannery Co., in charge of Captain W. L. Johnston, has all it can handle." The Victoria board of aldermen met Messrs. Pickering Ss Hill with regard to sewerage system last night; will give a decided answer Monday afternoon. Barney Williams and Mamie Purcell woro arrested hero, charged with bringing stolon property from Seattlo lust night, Williams gave the stolen money to Officer Holden, from Seattle, nnd told him where the balanco was to be found hidden in Seattle. The Umatilla was successfully hauled off Brown's point, Pufjet Sound, by tho Corona, Sho is uninjured, and is expected to reach here to-morro ft. The Corona Bails for Alaska to day, wliich will be the last trip of tho season. It is bolioved the company will put more steamers on the routo next season. Great excitement prevailed among a large number of Indians yesterday who arrived from the Frasor Kiver canneries. They had juat heard exaggerated reports of the Black Diamond seizure. They heard 15 vessels had been seized and sunk by the Rush, and were with difficulty pacified and made to believe the correct version of the story. Victoria, Aug. 19.— Tho Umatilla arrived from the sound this morning nnd left nt 3 this afternoon. Slio was uninjured by her grounding in Pugot Sound. Messrs. Pickering & Hill, English ongineors and contractors, meet the city council this afternoon, when it will be decided whether their sewerage plan be accepted or not. The probabilities aro that it will be accepted. The city is tilled with strangers. A young man has been arrested here for forgery. It is said he forged a well known restaurauter's name to several cheques. Further developments later. R. J. ARMSTRONG, DHALEB I1ST FINEST CREAMERY BUTTER A SPECIALTY. Labrador herrings, IMIacl-zexel, Salt Cod, Airmoufs TJ-nc. Hams, -A.rtno*ar's TJn.c. Bacon, ' :Floi*ir. Bran. Sb-orts, ta-HIGHEST PRICES PAID FOB FARM PRODUCE, noidwiy Scoullar-Arrnratrong Bloc!;, Columbia 3t» DP METERS IS It. C. Provincial Exposition. Subscription Fund. For tlie purpose of raising a fund to contribute towards tlie patriotic and worthy object of making the next annual provincial fair, to be held in this city, a grand and unprecedented success, the undersigned agree to contribute tho sums opposite their respective names (to be paid into the association or to trustees competent to receive the Bamo, on or before 0 months from the dato of the last provincial exhibition, and to be applied to preparing exhibition grounds and buildings in tlio city, for increasing the amount ollenid in prizes, and for furthering the oxhibition in other ways): Sharp'- A Paine, Lulu Island ill Oil I. P Eckstein 10 00 It, w Armstrong 10 00 V ll mover 10 00 Walker* Slinitwell Ill 00 CUand number 10 00 Peter Grant 10 00 A ,1 lllll WOO dipt A Grunt 10 00 I ' -Miuiilonell 10 00 WO I.nvi IO00 P 0 Slrl'cklnml 25 00 S II Webb 25 O'l T Cuntilnilhiiin HOOD Henderson Bros,Chilllwhack looo A 11 WlMteniule 10 0" Por Ex-Mayor Diokinson 212 85 AnulcM Jiuiiies 10 llll Jus Cunningham 50 ou Omul A angstrom '-0 00 J WSessiiillli SO 00 B Douglas 100 00 K R Scoullar A Co 65 00 Ackerman Bros 20 00 Bold & Currlo 25 00 H T Renil & Co 50 00 WH Thibaudeau 15 00 Grant & Mncluro 10 00 Oglo, Campboll A Co 20 00 snisiiin-Tiosis iMin. The Colomiiiajj 8100 00 WJ Armstrong SO 00 G H Brymner 20 00 Stewart A Cash 25 00 Georgo Turner 10 00 Young ATerliuno 10 00 Tci-iiuno A Ci 10 IHI A VtasBrlsay 15 00 P Kllodeau WOO W l' Ciinllr.im 25 00 ■\-y. 1'uiiiiliinhimi 25 00 A Miami 25 00 Hev ,1.11 While 10 00 Qilley Bros 80 oo Next,! HIICS--E3: GROCE Cor. Columbia fe Mary Sts. job printing of ull kinds neatly done at the Colombian oflico. Prices will bo found ub low as at auy other offioo in the provinco —Adv, Iton ts New Westminster, B. C. This Choice Property* centrally situated in Mew Westminster, B. C, which has been tied up for several years by tax titles and other difficulties, is> now cleared of all incumbrances and is placed upon the market for.sale, with perfect title guaranteed. The property is now being slashed and subdivided and contains, some of the finest and most desirable Lots in the City for either residential or speculative purposes. With the contemplated construction of several railways which will centre at New Westminster and the establishment of new enterprises and increased trade and commerce, this City is making rapid and substantial progress and, consequently, affords the best field for investment to be found in the Province. The present is, therefore, the time to invest, and with the present low prices of property purchasers are sure to realize handsome returns upon their investments. The portions of the Estate now on the market consist of Lot 5,, Suburban Block 10; Lot 2, Suburban Block 11, and Lots 12,13 and 14, Suburban Block 13, and the subdivided Lots range in price from $150 to $350, on good terms. We are authorized to allow ten per cent, discount off present prices on all sales made during August,. and also to furnish intending purchasers free carriage drives to the property. For full particulars and prices apply tothe undersigned or to any of the other leading Real Estate Agents in New Westminster. ilwau'ml 3R.OJS. VOLUME 34. ^s^.~s^zszs~sss:zs,:rssx2SZsZ2 Weelkly British Columbian ir«Iui"iil:iy MuruliiK, Auk. 91. IS8II. The indications of progress and enterprise ou every hand v itliin this oity and its immediate vicinity, as ■well as in tho various surrounding districts tributary to it, aro extremely gratifying to contemplate nnd be- spenk a general confidence in onr resources and future that will go far towards realizing a still more satisfactory state of things. It is with communities in this respect very much us with individuals. "Nothing succeeds like success." Tbe peoplo of Westminster city and of the district 113 well havo shown, within the last few- years, in a marked manner, that they have some appreciation of their line heritage und a good degree of confidence in its future, and are proving tliis every day by their works. The natural consequence is that others are becoming infected with the same spirit uud wo are getting, and shall continue to get, continual accessions of population and capital, which an; the two things that are most needed, to develop our splendid natural resource-;. The most noticeable sign of our progress as a city is. of course, the large amount of building going on this year as compared with any previous year, and particularly of residences and business blocks of ;i substantial and cosily character. A very satisfactory feature about these building operations, whicli cannot be said to obtain in all otlier cities, is that no buildings are being erected on a speculative basis, that is in advance of the actual and certain demand. Thus, anything like a reaction or collapse is guarded against and a steady and continuous growth assured. This sort of progress, in fact, is characteristic of the royal city. Everything is on tho most solid basis, and, while advancing, we make sure of holding all the ground thus gained. It is a knowledge of this fact, as well as of our unrivalled natural resources and advantages, that has made investments in this city and vicinity to be considered as among tbe safest and most promising in the province. The various rural municipalities of the district are displaying an increasing and commendable enterprise and confidence in tlieir resources, as is evidenced by the different schemes for internal improvements that are being so energetically pushed, as well as by the general policy of each. Added to what we have enumerated, that the lumber industry is on the eve of greatly increased development in our midst, that tbe salmon canning business of the Fraser is an assured and immense success this year, and the crops throughout the district fairly good, both the immediate and more remote effects upon the city, district and province must be considerable, and of tho most hopeful and satisfactory kind. A Constantinople despatch of over a week ago announced that the Sultan had called out eighty thousand Turkish reserves for the purpose of putting an end to the insurrection in Crete, by force, if necessary; but later advices state that the trouble has since bocome even more serious, and that the authorities being helpless, the Christian residents are forced to ily for their lives, The Cretan troubles are causing considerable uneasiness in Europe, as it is feared they may lead to an open rupture among the powers. The whole trouble, explains an eastern cotemporary, has its direct origin in tho dissatisfaction of a portion of the population with tho government. It is, in fact, a revolt ugainst the office-holders and tlie office-seekers, and is an outcome of the system of home-rule under which the island has been governed for some years past. Crete, as our readers are aware, has been the scene of many insurrections during the presont contury, the most serious being that of 18GG, in which the islanders very nearly secured their independence. Europe, however, would not allow this, and the result was that tlie island remained under the sway of the Sultan, but with an organic law which gave it a sort of homo rule. In 1871' the Cretans received a constitution, under which they obtained a govern"■, appointed by the Sublime Porte, and a single elective chamber. For a time the system worked well, until the governors bogan to discover that their office could easily be used for the aggrandizement of themselves and their friends. Having the authority very largely in their own hands, they begun to introduco tho "spoils system," und the present insurrection is the rosult. A few months ago the conservatives, who wore in power, wero overwhelmingly defeated by tbe liberals at tho general elections. The governor, thinking to curry favor with the victorious party, began to displace conservative olEce-holders. The latter and their friends demanded that no changes should bo made whatever, but the goveruoi paid lio attention to thoir wishes, and they then began an agitation for his removal. Meetings were held and petitions sent to tho Sultan, but without avail, and their union with Greece was demanded. A resoultition to this effect was introduced in the legislature, but wus rejected by an immense majority, and the conservatives then began to use violence towards the liberals, killing and wounding them, maiming tlieir cattle, and burning their houses. The immediate result was a petty internal warfare, which has uow developed into an insurrection, sinco the conservatives still continue to hold office. The two parties are styled respectively the "barefoots" and the "haversacks," tlie former comprising the poorer peoplo generally, the latter most of the wealthier islanders. The struggle is really one between the "ins" and tho "outs," but it has assumed a more serious aspect by reason of the demand of the "outs" for union with Greece. It is said, however, thut this i3 only the usual formula of discontent, und that there is no real revolt against the dominion of the Sultan. But whatever may be the truth as to this, tho Porte has evidently come to the conclusion that interference on its part is now absolutely necessary. It recalled the governor a few days ago and appointed a commission for the purpose of settling the difficulties of the islanders, but, as these measures have wholly failed to restore order, it has been decided to send a large body of troops to the scene. Greece, is, of course, interested in the matter, becauso many of the islanders are Greek subjects whom she is bound to protect The dospatches state that the Greek government has asked the powers to intervene, and is gettin'g its naval forces ready for action. It would not be surprising, therefore, if in the end Crete once more became a part of Greece. It is believed that Turkey has no great desire to retain the island, and it is possible that she might be quite willing to get rid of ic and its troublesome factions. Europe, however; is the arbiter in such matters, and, should the troubles continue, the great powers will doubtless make their settlement a matter of arrangement among themselves. If such an arrangement is found impossible it may he that the insurrection will become the cause of the great European war which the world is expecting at no distant time. WEE1CLY BRITISH COLUMBIAN, NEW WESTMINSTER, B. C, AUGUST 21, 1S80. ffiaaaisgiaija*raE>Mi.-nywimmw;ira^is!s^^ and end in a dismal failure. The Chinese who were employed by the northern canneries during the packing season aro beginning to return to Victoria, 200 haviiij/ arrived back by the lust steamer, Theso will naturally seek employment wherever obtainable, and thus tho salmon packers and other large employers of labor will be in a position to dictate terma, instead of terms being dictated to them. ""TflffllffffffHITO NO. 31. Just as regularly as the season comes round, has it got to be an established thing that destructive bush fires must ravage our forests in the months of July, August and September especially. lt is, of course, no easy thing to prevent this, but the seriousness of the matter and the almost incalculable interests at stake make it necessary that moro stringent and effective legislation than that at present on the provincial statute books should be devised. The "Bush Fire Act" of 1874, read with its amendments of last session, provides the following penalties: "(2) If any person, during the months of June, July, August, or September, shall ignite, in the open air, in any forest or woods, being the property of any other person or the property of the crown, any inflammable material, and shall leave the same before it be thoroughly extinguished, and any damage shall result therefrom, ho shall for every such offence forfeit and pay a sum of money not exceeding one hundred dollars, to be recovered, with costs of conviction, in a summary way before any two justices of the peace, and in default of payment thereof shall bo imprisoned for any period not exceeding three months, ono moiety of tho penalty to be paid to the informer. (3.) If any porson shall ignite, or knowingly permit to be ignited, in tho open air, upon his own land, any inflammable material, and shall by reason of gross carelessness and negligence, permit any fire therefrom to escape on to any adjoining or adjacent public or private property, whereby damage shall be done or timber destroyed, he shall," Ac. (same conclusion as section 2 quoted above). Although most poopio naturally dislike to turn informor, an act which is contemplated in the above measure, they would be doing a great service to their country by dropping their scruples in this instance, and keeping a watch, if necessary, on thoir noighbors, and especially on tramps, Indians, and other campors-out. But tho penalties should be increased, and it may oven be necessary to establish a sort of police or doteotivo surveillance during tho most dangerous months for (ires; for tho present law, plainly, is having little or no deterrent effect, and millions of valuable timber, to say nothing of thousands of cords of good firewood, are being destroyed overy year. Children Cry for | Pitcher's Castoria. Too oiisu cf Sirs Jlrfybriofe, wl.o has been sentenced to bo hanged at Liverpool on August 26 for the murder of her husband, is attracting great attention, not only in England but Jn tbe Uui tori States as well. The course of the trial was watched with intense interest in England, and publio opinion was strongly adverse to the sentence of capital punishment, the judge only escaping violence at the hands of a howling mob in Liverpool, whore the caso was triod, by the interference of the police. Numerously signed and urgent petitions aro being forwarded to the Queen for a reprieve and commutation of the sentence, and oven the ofliciu] hangman declares that he will not officiate at the execution on any account. His own life would no doubt be in jeopardy if ho did, in the presont excited stnto of public opinion on this matter in conservative England. Influential friends in the United Statos, of wliich Mrs. Maybrick is a citizen, and where sbo occupied u high social position, as ber husband did in England, are exercising themselves iu her behalf by certifying to her character, and endeavoring, through the secretary of state, to bring evidenco and influence to boar in support of tho nppeal for reprieve in England. The case itself is one of those, always difficult ones, whicli depend upon a chain of circumstantial evidence and presumptive inference, and the general public, influenced, perhaps, to some extent, by feelings of sympathy for Mrs. Maybrick, who is described as a rather young and good-looking woman, have come to a conclusion quite different from that reached by jury and judge, Sir Charles Russell, the great Parnellite champion, defended the alleged murderess, and made an able and even brilliant plea in her behalf, but the judge charged strongly against the accused, owing principally to a compromising admission which she had made, and the jury found accordingly, and the death sentence followed. An exchange gives a fair brief resume of the leading facts and presumptions developed by the trial as follows: While Mrs. Maybrick's husband was sick she is alleged to have given him arsenic to "finish him," in order that she might livo undisturbed with her paramour, Brierly, Incriminating letters were found which seemed to clinch this theory, and the verdict of guilty was based on this evidence and that of the doctors, that Maybrick was recovering when he suddenly showed symptoms of arsenical poisoning, faded away and died within a few days. The nurse gavo similar testimony, On the other- hand, numerous friends of Maybrick testified that he was in the habit of eating arsenic, and Mrs, Maybrick backed up their testimony by telling how her husband had, in a fit of depression, begged pitoously that she would give him a certain powder, of which she did not know tho ingredients, and sho finally yielded to his pleadings. She accounted for the presence of arsenic among hor personal effects by saying that sho used it as a cosmetic. With two such directly contradictory explanations of Maybrick's death, there must bo a mountain of porjury somewhere. Tho judge, by his summing up, showed tliat he thought it to be on Mrs. Maybrick's side, but thousands of Americans and Englishmen, who have watched the trial closely, Minister Lincoln among thom, believe there is ground for mercy, and hnve petitioned for a pardon,'or at least, a reprieve, Some projudico bus been aroused against tho convicted woman by the fact that her mother had three husbands, who each died of poison, or what lookod vory like it. From this fact it is inferred tliat a poisoning mania has been inherited by Mrs. Maybrick. Even in u case whero thom seems to be so much doubt us tho present one, English law provides no appoil to any higher court. The only recourse is to nppeal to the Quoen for pardon, a power which is administered by tho homo secretary. Mr. Matthuws, tho present homo secretary, has, in previous cases, proven himself deaf to such apponls, and it may require extraordinary prossuro and forciblo argument to induce him to interfere. Speaking of tho Shah, Mr. S. G. W. Benjaimin, who wus for two years United Statos Minister to Persia, says : "No sovereign of morn amiable disposition or intent lo act justly has ever sat upon an oriental throne. Possessing in his own domains-authority over lifo and death, no man ever showed so littlo inclination to abuse such power. Enlightened and humane, he allows greatest liberality of speech, and lias likewiso exhibited great t»6t in preserving harmony among tho turbulent elements composing his peoplo." Mr, Bon jaimin further Btates that tho journeys of the Persian monarch to Europe lmve been tlio result of a patriotic desire lo study the conditions of foreign countries, and to borrow hints for the improvement of his own. local m mm. ^ws. {From Daily Columbian, Aug. V,.) W. II. Vianen bus oponed a grocery store on Front street next to his lish market. Capt, Peelo has removed his meteorological instrument! to opposito Mr. J*. S. Hall's book store, whero they will be just as free to tho public as ever. Oapt. Cavan, of tho str. Rainbow, hud tlio misfortune to severely strain his back a fow days ngo, and it is expected ho will be forced to lay off for a week or two, Tho body of Daly, who was drowned on Sunday while crossing to Brownsville in a skill' has not boeu recovered yet, and there is littlo chance of it coming to the surface tor a couplo of weeks. County court was in session to-day and a number of casos wero disposed of. The docket contains a large number of cases, lho must of which are of a trilling nature and of no public in- torcBt. J. W, Bengough, Canada's great cartoonist, is arranging for a lour through British Columbia during September. He ia expected in Kamloops on the 24th or 20th and after delivering a lecturo thoro will coinu to the coast. Tho heavy bush fires in tbo hills has driven wild beasts into the valleys and settlements in large numbers, and tbey avo playing and havoc with the domestic animals of the farmors. Panthers especially, are proving very destructive to hogs, sheep and calces.—Cimr- ier. The fog was so dense this morning tliat it fairly overwhelmed the smoke for a few hours. Steamboats had to proceed with the utmost caution after leaving port, and their whistles cuuld bo heard sounding, at intervals of a minuto, fur nearly two hours, au evidence that they proceeded very slowly- The uppor works of the str. Adelaide have been must gorgeously decorated with signs and legends, describing in many colored letters the best and cheapest establishments for the purchase of goods in general. The work of tho artist has given the steamer a striking, though somewhat mottled appearance, and the scheme, as an advertising venture, is certainly an excellent one. The Kamloops baso ball tournament will take place thia year on September 10th. The management announce $1,200 in cash prizes, besides trophies, etc., for contests in base ball, lacrosse, cricket and athletic sports. The annual picnic of the O.P.R. employees on the Pacific division will bo held at Kamloops on the samo date, and reduced railway fares have been arraigned for. The salmon run last niglit was the best since the season opened. In Woodward slough the fish were so numerous that their black tins could be seen sticking out of the water almost aa thick as grass blades in a garden. The number of boata Bailing at present is not more than half the number employed two weeka ago, but still they ure sufficient to catch ull the lish required by the canneries. Speaking of an articlo of the Times nn the proposed university, the Senti- nc! aaya: "In this matter, as in many others tho Times undertakes tu dilate upon, wo aro at loaa to understand it. The wholo article may be a goak, or it may not. Wo can't tell whether the writor means what ho writes, or writes what ho means, 'causo ho writes 'em both aliko. Explain please." This is somo of tho fruits of tbat terrible "analogy." I'uiiilluate ror Alili'l'innn. Wo havo authority for announcing that Mr. W. II. Keary will bo a candidate for one of the vacancies in tho aldermanio board. Mr. Kenry, although a comparatively young man, is ono of the pioneers ut the royal city, und ono of its most patriotic and public-spirited citizens. He is so well known that it is almost unnecessary to add- that in ability as in other respects he has the qualifications for a first-class alderman, ripurts null (.li-an-fl, Tbo exhibition celebration committees met at tbo city hall laat night. Thero was a largo attendance and work was procoeded with in business like manner; Capt. E. S. Scoullar, who had been appointed chairman of the Bports committee, sent iu his resignation, being obliged to leave for tbo east shortly on a business trip. Tho sports committee was divided into soveral Bub-oomniitteefl in ordor to facilitate matters. After a couple of hours work tho variotiB committocs adjourned to meot again on Saturday evoning. Mr. S. T. Mackintosh has been appointed permanent secrotary of tho celebration committoe, which iB an excellent appointment, as be is ilioroneli- ly competent for tho many and arduous duties connected with the position. ti'Miu-M' laborer**. Tho Chinoso laborers who a short week ago iinogiiiod thoy controlled the labor market are liablo to lind within a few days Hint thoir aorvioes can bo easily dispensed with so far as the greater number of thom aro concerned. Soveral moro canneries than those enumerated yesterday aro just about out of cans and will probably close down about tbo end of tho prosont wook. This will throw a largo number of Celestials on tho labor market, and oaso tho strain that has boon folt for a month or moro. Tho Chinese aro proverbially saucy whon thoy imagine thoy have tho upper hand, but, unfortunately for thom, their cilbrts in the striking lino usually come to naught, Another False Report. A fow days ago an item appeared in u Vauoouvor newspaper, purporting to be a despatch from Tacoma, stating that Mr. Nelson Bennott, of the Fair haven Ss Southern Railway, had discharged 1000 men who had beon employed on railroad construction. This afternoon Mr. B. Douglas, president of the Southern Railway, received the following despatch from MV. Bennett; "Report in Advertiser entirely false; on the contrary we aro putting on nil tbo men wo can got. Report probably means Ship Harbor road, or Seattlo Northern, ns I understand they have discharged their entire force." This despatch will re-assure the few who wero mislead by Iho report iu the lirst instance. Litilu or no attention was paid to tho despatcli referred to, as it, was not considered likely that Mr. Bennett would double work on the terminal portion of tho roud and shut dowu operations at the starting point. Although Mr. Bennett bus not advertised his present operations aod future intentions, or "blown his own horn" to any great extent, yet he is hard nt work on his lira il, and his failure to advertise himself with loud clamour is becauso he believes in work, not bombast. Criminal Assault. Between 10 and 11 o'clock this morning a man, about CO years of age, made a criminal assault on a little girl, about 5 years of age, on the stops of tho American hotel. Copt. Peele, who happened to be passing at the time, saw the assault, and promptly knocked the blackguard down and then marched him to the lockup. About half way up McKenzie street the man showed ligbt, and threw off hia coat to give his arms freo play. Capt. Peele, however, persuaded him, in no gentle manner, to walk to the lockup, where ho was taken in charge by Constable Smith. An information was laid against him before Capt. Pittendrigh, and the caso will be heard to-morrow. The prisoner refuaes to givo his name, aud ia moat abusive in his language to all who approach him. He was under the influeuce of liquor when the assault was made, but sober enough to know all he was doing, and also cunning enough to feign drunkenness after being locked up. The man iB a stranger in the city, and from his appearance would be classed as a railroad navvy or possibly a tramp. Several oases of this kind have happened within the past year, without the guilty parties have beon brought to justice, but it ia aatiafactory to know that in this caae the guilty will not eacape. Capt. Peele has been generally complimented for the prompt manner in whioh he dealt with lhe offender. Colonial Scenery. At tho Egyptian Hall, Picoa'dilly, London, Eng., Edward Roper haa on exhibition pictures of colonial sconery and incidents, embracing views of Canada, the lakes, prairies nnd mountains, liritish Columbia, Australia, New Zealand, and the South Seas, made during recent visits t.j tliece countries. From a hand-book on the views, for wliich we are indebted to Mr. H. B. Shadwell, of the Bon Marcho olothing houae, we mako the following extracts about Kew Westminster: "This is, or was, until Vuncouver city outstripped it, the second city in Britiah Columbia. It is but a small place according to our ideas [j, «., London ideas], but it is full of onterpriso, and does a 'big business' iu lumber, tc, timber, and (ish. There are many very charming leddonces hero, and after the wilduess and roughness of the prairies and mountains, the traveller is enchanted with tho evidences of comfort and refinement which surround .hiin. This drawing was made beside iliu road, u few minutes' walk above tho city. The 'sidewalk' was continually traversed by'all sorts and conditions of men,' from ladies nud gentlemen in Bond- street attire to the Indian Siwash and his klootchinen; thete were Ohinamen, too, of high and low degree, but nearly all of them carried au English silk umbrella, uud there were young Englishmen in 'blazers' on lawn tennis bent." Police Court. Before T. C. Atkinson, P. I'lltonurlgli,.!. 1'. H.i Cnpt, Benjamin Yeomans, chagred with having illicit intercourse with o girl under 16 years of ago, a granddaughter of defendant. A warrant was issued for Yeomans two weeks ago, but ho went to Victoria about that time and the warrant cuuld not bo sorved. Yesterday ho returned and heard that an information had boen laid against him, and immediately gavo himself up. Mr. McColl appoared for defendant and asked that tho fullest investigation be mado into this csbo. The case was adjourned for ono week. Michael Fagan, drunk and incapable, pleaded that bo had been sick, and had taken a little too much whis- koy, .which had overcomo him. Finoii *C>2.00 and costs or ten days. Larry McDonald, charged with being drunk and incapable, pleaded guilty, and was linod §2.50 and coats or ten days. John McKay, charged with being drunk and disorderly, was dismissed with costs. POWDER Absolutely Pure. This imwder nevor varleB. A marvel of purity, Htrenjrtli and wholesomeness. More eiitmomhial than tbe ordinary kinds, and cannot, bu sold lu competition wllli the multitude of low test, short weight alum or phosphate powders. Sold only in cana. EfJYAt, WAKING Po WHICH Co., 108 Willi St., New York. Sfely NOTICE TOGREDITORS. In the Estate of Losrus Ii. McInnes, Deceased. A ]jL PEHRONS HAVING CLAIMS .t\ against the estate-of the laic Loftus Ii, Mclnnes are hereby notified that unless tholr claims are furnished to the Executor, James A. Robinson, hpforo the expiration of three months from tliis date, the Executor will not be responsible for their payment. All debts due tho estate to be paid at once. Dated this Sth day of June, 1R80. JAMES A. ROBINSON, JeS-dwl-wmS New Westminstor. Corbett & Kennedy, MANOFACTOKBBS OF TIN, COPPER &SHEEPJ0N W .A. R B. WEBSTER'S ISLOlli (UP-STAIHS), Front Street, New Westminster, HAVING JUST OPENED IN THE above line, we respectfully sollcita share of the trade, and trust by careful attention to orders and moderate charges to merit the same, Experienced workmen; satisfaction guaranteed. Estimates furnished for Galvanized Iron Cornice, Hoofing. Plumbing, Gas-fitting, Steam and Hot Water Heating, &o. Har Entrance to premises on Mary St., ln roar of Bank of B. C. Uwmhtto Samuel Mellard, HARDWARE MERCHANT, WESTMINSTER STREET, CENTREVILLE, B. 0» Dealer In Cutlery, Earthenware, Books, Stationery and Medicines. ' land Agent. Conveyancer, and Votary Public. .'gent for "The Columbian." Post Oflice Address, Clillllwluiek. wjesoto Bank of Montreal. ESTABLISHED 1818. CAPITAL (all poid up), It EST. $l'i,000,000 0,000,000 Head Office, - Montreal. H Hirtl). A. SMITH, K. O. M. G.-Preslilent. fi. A, mtUMMONl), Ksu.—Vice-President \V. J. HUCHANAN-Generol Manager. AVE BRANCHES IN LONDON, Eng.; New York. Chicago, am] Inall the prlndlpiil cities unit towns In Cnnada. [iilei'ebli allowed on special deposits. C. SWEENY, Managkk, Vancouver, GEO. I). BRYMNER, Suii-Aoent, New Westminster. wjel8m_3 Mice of Removal L, sk. MERCHANT TAILOR Begs to announce that he has removed to Btore in ARMSTRONG'S new BLOCK Opposite Masonic Building, COLUMBIA STREET* SOLICITING- A CONTINUANCE OP PUBLIC PATRONAGE. dwmh28tc WM. McCOLL, CHOICE Family Groceries Ani PROVISIONS. ALSO— A WELL-SELECTED STOOK OF AND FURNISHINGS, AT THE LOWEST PRICES. LUNDBOHM'S BLOCK, t'nliiiulila Direct, xmv Westminster. noldwly.- VOLUME 34. WEEKLY BRITISH COLUMBIAN, NEW WESTMINSTER, B. C, AUGUST 21, 1880. Weekly Briti.sh Columbian Wednesday Morning, Aug. Ill, 18S9. EHTiniiiriEws. (From Daily Columiiian, Aug. IS.) Messrs. Gilley J3ro3. liavo paid tlieir $20 subscription to the exhibition fund. Next! The exoavatibn for tho foundation for tho now Bushby block has been completed, and work on the masonry will be commenced to-morrow. Jas. Cunningham is inakinj! prep arations to commence the erection of a fine three-story brick bloclt on Front street, opposite tho C. P. N. Go's wharf. The repairs which have been in progress in connection with the Pitt river railroad bridge for some woeks aro now completed, and the structure is more substantial today than when it was built. The drawing for S. J. Thompson's prizes took place last uight at Lyals book Btore, tho following tickets drawing the lucky numbers: No. 83, Mrs. Briggs, pair vasos, value SoO; No. 90, F. C. Gamble, pair vases, value $40; No. 35, C, E. Holt, pair va»cs, value 812. Tho Bteamer Umatilla went ashore near Tacoma, in a fog, on Tuesday morning. The vessel was proceeding at full speed and ran some distance into the sand, where she is now stuck fast. As the Umatilla went ashore ut high tide it is oxpeeted some trouble will be experienced iu floating her again. In tho district court this morning Jimmy August, an Indian, was brought bofore Capt, Pittendrigh and Mr. Jus. Cunningham, the presiding magistrates, charged with having liquor in his possession at Ewen's cannery yesterday. August was lined 825 and costs ov in default 6 weeks' imprisonment with hard labor. A rich striko of solid copper glance ore has just been made on the soutli fork of the Semilkaraeen river, fifty miles north-east of Hope on tho Canadian Pacific railroad, and about eighty- live miles fiom the Waiinacuth mining district The ore assays from 70 to 85 per cont. copper, and 10 to 80 oz. silver, with a trace of gold. The sealing schooner Lewis, of Seattle, owned by Mr. Nixon, arrived in that port yesterday. The Lewis reports that the eutter Hush boarded her iu Behring Sea and ordered her out but that she did not t ike the 130 shins which the Lewis had on board. The Lewis spoke the schooner Penelope and Adams in the sea. Salmon averaged 400 to the boat last night. The lish running at presont are not the regulation suckeyes, being from 2' to 3 pounds lighter, but except in weight they are identical with the ordinary. There is nothing peouliar about a 4-pound sockeyo, but the immense numbers of these fish that have been caught this weok is very unusual. Rain commenced to fall last night about 5:30 o'clock and continued to descend for about three hours, by which time one tenth of an inch had fallen. The shower did an immense amount of good and all vegetation was brighter and healthier looking to-day in consequence, but not half enough fell, and it is hoped a good soaking raiu of 21 hours duration will come to hand beforo the weather settles. sjjdSliSSSis^s,.i.s::.i.±s,.sssj:.':i.,v.,j&JS:ssiOsmAvu,v& THO I'lilimllil Uiult'I. Negotiations were completed last night whereby' Mr. Luke Pither has sold the louse and goodwill of that, famous old hostelry, tho Colonial Hotel, to Mr. Geo. Raymond and W. S. Westcott, who took possession this morning. Mr. Pither's reason for selling out is the continued ill-health of Mrs. Pither, who,' unfortunately, hus been far from robust for^ some mouths, and absolutely requires a change of climate. In nil British Columbia no hotel bus a moro widespread und favorable notoriety thnu tho Colonial, and the name is as familiar with travelers and tourists ns any first class establishment north of San Francisco. The Colonial has always been noted for comfort, excellence and convenience, and ita cuisine will compare favorably with any in the province. The standard maintained in the past will bo continued by the new proprietors, who will strivo to make the Colonial even more popular than ever before. Both Mr. Raymond and Mr. Wescott are woll known in Westminster, and they commence business with tho certainty uf ii continuance of tho large patronage bestowed on the hotol ill the past, and with the best wishes of their many friends for unqualified suo- NO. 34. HastliiRS Townsite Sale. Tho sale of itovernmeut land on tho Hastings townsite, and other property adjoining tho same, was held ut Vancouver this morning by Mr Geo. Byrnes, the auctioneer. Tho attei dance was much larger than oxpeeted, especially of thoso who were present for the purpose of buying. Tho blocks all realized prices considerably higher than was anticipated, and the sale had the offeot of fixing values, which up to date have been rather hard tn deter mine. ... From lhc Burnt Coiiulrv. Mr. James Wilson, superintendent of C. P. R. telegraphs, returned last night from an overland trip to Sumish Lake, W.'P., where he wont for the purposo of personally inspecting the telegraph lines. He found that the fires hnvo almost burned out for want of fuel to feed them, uud the telegraph sorvice, which has Buffered no greatly, will be restored within a few days and no furthor serious trouble is expected this year. Tho bush liros in Washington territory have covered a wide extent of territory, aud havo done nn immense amount of damage to vnluablo timber limits. It is not probablo that the telograph service will ever again bu so badly demoralized by bush fireB as it has been thi3 summer. ('ordwood Burned. Considerable anxiety Is felt by persons who hnvo large quantities of cordwood piled on i lie Vancouver and Hastings roods, for thu safety of their property. The wood is principally out by Ohinamen, who conlraot to got it out at a certain sum per cord. Sevorul fires have lntoly beon started in the vicinity of thoso wood piles, and considerable damage has beon done. Yestorday about 500 cords woro burnod on tho Hustings road, from a fire supposed to bu incendiary. It is tho general opinion that the many (ires that have boon started during the past oouple of weeks have not been accidental, but were incendiary, and for tho purposo of driving the Chinese woodchoppcrs out of tho business. Tho provincial authorities should endeavor to ferret out. tho fire bugs and give thom tho fulloat punishment tho law can inflict. PROF.BLAIKIE'S ADDRESS. Children Cryfor An lulercstliiR- Sllscourse on tiic Tres* bytcrlan Alliance, its History, Alms, nnd Prospects. In spite of the rather heavy shower falling at the timo (tho first rain for about Bix weeks), a fairly large audience had assembled in St. Andrew's Church by 8 o'clock last evening to hear the address announcod to be delivered at that time and place by Rev. Prof. Blaikie, of the New College, Edinburgh. After the opening of tho meeting by singing and prayer, Rev. Mr. Scouler, pastor and chairman, introduced the reverend lecturer with a few appropriate remarks, concluding by Baying that the Pan-Presbyterian Alliance, in whioh Dr. Blaikie was known to be greatly interested, and of which movement he might almost be said to be tho father, would probably be the subject of tho address, although he (the chairman) had not inquired. Dr, Blaikio, on rising, said ho had the greatest pleasure in meeting so many in lhe spacious and elegant building, and only feated that his voice would not bu ablo to reach those farthest away. The subject of his address would bo the "Genoral Presbyterian Alliance." Before entering on the Bubject he would dwell briefly on two points, viz. (1) what was the idea thst our blessed Lord and His apostles had of tho various sections of the Christian church, and (2) tha history of the Presbyterian church sinoe the Reformation. With regard to the first point, the lecturer said that, although it was impossible, on account of occupying different countries, speaking various languages, and by reason of many obstacles by sea and land, for the Christian churoh all over the world to bo united in ono organization, yet it must bo apparent that our Lord and His apostles never intended the Christian church to be a bundle of fragments, but that it should in some degree, represent the body and resemble in some respects a compact temple. But since the Reformation, it must be admitted, that this idea of the church had been greatly overlooked. Even taking ono section of tho church, the Presbyterian, there was no attempt made until about twonty years ago to bring the different branches together. Touching upon the second point mentioned above, Dr. Blnikie remarked that it was important to observe that, whon the Reformers throughout Europe, set themselves to enquire for the best system to replace prelacy, the outcome of that inquiry was the Presbytorian system in most of the countries whore the Protestant religion was adopted, or at least in a great many of thein. It was su in France, iu Holland, in Geneva, in tho Rhino provinces, in Bohemia and other places. Whore this was not the case there were good reasons for it, as iu tho case of England, where the Reformation was carried out by tho influence of Henry tho Eighth and his successors, who were more political prntostunts tlinn anything, and did not want tho reformed church of England to bo very much different from the former church. But those who weru acquainted with Hie hist iry of the Reformation 111 England would know ihut mnny reformers in that country wero not satisfied with the degree of reformation in England. There was also nn exception in the ease of those churches which were culled Lutheran, but Luther confessed that he was not ablo to get tlio kind of mon in the church that he required. Saxony wus a rough country and did not furnish tho material required, but Luther camu nearer tho Presbytorian system than appeared at the time. It was a remarkable faot that tho out- como of that movement known as tho Reformation waa dooidedly Presbyterian. Scotland was very decidedly ProBbyterinn, and for this reason, tile lecturer thought, that tho system of prelacy liiiti there attained itB greatest corruption and exhibited its most glaring abuses. This is why the Scottish people determined that they would not have another nice of bishops to rule the church, and you know, continued the speaker, how nt last Hint policy of resistance prevailed. Two hundred years ngo the Presbyterian churoh in Sootland received a constitution from tho legislature of the country, which, substantially, it Iiub ro- mined to the present time. How is it the lecturer nsked, tlmt iu tlio otlior countries of Hutitpo thb Presbyterian churoh hus oomo to so little/ Tlio reason wna to bo found in jiet'seotttjon and interference of the civil power. Dr. Blaikie then detailed with con- Pitcher's GasfcorSa. aiderable graphiorie'ss tlio terrible und Jong continued persecutions to which Protestantism was subjected in the various countries of Europe by means of which the Presbyterian church was aU but annihilated, nnd Scotland, wliich before the Reformation wub Bcarcely a country at all, becamo the laat atand and bulwark of Presby- teriimism in the world, the church surviving the most terrible persecutions and becoming the centre from which Presbyterianism waa propagated throughout the world. All of which demonstrated the wonderful ways of Providenoe, how the first wore made last und the last first, and the weak thing! chosen lo confound the strong. Having given his audience a brief sketch of the history of Presbyterianism from tho Reformation to the present time, Prof. Blaikie said he would proceed to givo thein some idea of the steiia that had beon taken to bring together the vast family comprised in tho Presbyterian alliance. In 1870 when tho genoral assembly of the United Statos of America met in Philadelphia, Dr. McCosh and tho lecturor happened to be thero as delegates from the Free Church of Scotland. That was a very happy occasion and the feeling took root that the principlo of union should be extended. Dr. McCosh was specially impressed with this oonviction, and in 1874 conferred with the speaker at Edinburgh to see if he would help to take some steps to form a general alliance. In 1875 a meeting was convened in Edinburgh and delegates came from all parts of tho world for the purposo of conferring about tho matter. They were unanimous that there should bo an alii ance, and as to its constitution. The speaker, Dr. Blaikie, was appointed chairman of tbe executive committeo, and it was his duty to visit the various Presbyterian churches in Europo and invite them to send delegates to a .grand convention. The lecturer spoke of the great anxiety and trouble with which this preliminary work was attended and also detailed many interesting experiences and reminiscences which he encountered among the Waldensians and in other parts of Europe. In 1877 the first general oounoil of the Presbyterian church met in Edinburgh. It waB the most in teresting meeting that ever occurred, A remarkably interesting fact waa that at this meeting ministers and elders from the northern and southern states of America met together for the first time sinco the war, and that was the first step for breaking down the alienation between thoso two sections of the Presbytorimi church. The second general council meoting took place in Philadelphia, in 1880, and never had snch a meeting been held on this side of the Atlantic. In 1884 a similar meeting wns held, and last year, 1888, another one in London. The next general oouncil meeting, the fifth, is to be held in Toronto, in 1892, three years hence, and Principal Cavin will be the chairman. The leoturer then went briefly into the objects of the alliance The first object was that the different churches in the Presbyterian family should know one another better, that thero should be some federal union between thom. Another great objeot was to bring strong churches to help the weak. And there were many weak churches, principally in Europe, where they had been crushed by persecutions that wo could little imagine. Even to this day they were under great restraints and drawbacks. The speaker cited an instance where a Presbyterian minister, visiting Bohemia lately, was forced to read his sermon or lecture to the police authorities before being allowed to deliver it. In Russia and in othor European countries grievous restrictions were put upon Protestants and Presbyterians. Tho object was not so much to help these weak churches financially, as by brotherly sympathy, council and encouragement, whieh they greatly needed, and great good could bo done in this way. Another important object of the- alliance was the bringing of all the Presbyterian ohurohes as near as possible into one body, so that a member of any one should be a member of all. This was very necessary to tho success of the work in heal hen lands, where so many divisions were a stumbling block, and interesting instances were cited of such unions having been already carried out in Japan, in China, and elsewhere. It was very desirable to bring about this union. It would bo noticed that the Presbyterian Church wns not alouo in this alliance movement, but nearly all the other ohurohes woro working to lho sumo great end. In conclusion the reverend lecturer aBked the audience to keep the alliance and ita objects in thoir minds imd hearts, to give it their prayers, and when they cumo up to worship to think of tho 20,000 congregations and 20,000,000 worshippers throughout the world, comprising tliu great Presbytorian family. This movement townrds reunion, the speaker believed, would not stop with any one section, but tlie desire would be, as far ns possiblo to be in fellowship with ull denominations, nnd thus help to fulfill our Lord's prayer, "that they all may bo one." A collection wus taken up in aid of the alliance, after which a hearty vote of thanks was moved by Mr. J. C. Brown, with n few biief appropriate remarks, aoconded by Mr. J. B. Kennedy, and cnrriod. Rev. Dr. Blaikie acknowledged briefly and in grateful terms, and tho interesting meoting wus closod with the benediction. Colonel Walker, ox M P. of London, while fishing at Grand Rivor, Que., wns struck with purnlysis Wednesday, uud died ill tlio evening. John Joslyn, a prominent lumber merchant at Broadview, Man., was killed there on Wednesday, boing caught on the track by a C. P. R. engine. Tlie supremo oourt nf New Brunswick has adjudged John V. Ellis, M. P., editor of the Globe, guilty "f contempt of court. The court litis not yet pronounced sentence. UiDAL AND «RAL HEWS. (From Daily Columbian, Aug. 10.) The Vancouver fire brigade will send'a racing team to take part in the Tacoma tournament next month. To-day was pay day with the Southern Railway Company, and the railroad men are '-flush" in consequence. Fish averaged 400 to the boat again last night. The Bon Accord cannery this morning withdrew all its boats from tho mouth of ihe river and will not replace them until another supply of cans is made. Real estate is beginning to move ill large parcels. Yestorday Messrs. Richards, Haywood Ss Mackintosh concluded a $10,000 sale of city property and they lmve several other large deals in progress of negotiation. The ss. Port Augusta, of the Cur.a- diun Pacific Steamship Co., arrived at Vancouvor last evening from China and Japan. She brought 1084 tons of freight, principally tea and silk, 16 cabin and 74 steerage passengers. Tho cribworl; on McKenzie streot, for which Mr. J oseph Wise hud the contract, is completed, und tho side' walk will bu laid iu a few days. A fine job has been mado of the cribbing, and it has been finished in very quick time. The tug Active, of tho Royal city planing mills, is lying at the company's wharf receiving her finishing touches. Her trip round from Vancouver was made in goud time, though no effort to test her speed was made on this oc< casion. Mr. James Leamy has arranged for 300 extra men to commence work on tho Southern Railway on Monday next. Every white man applying for work has been given employment, and Mr. Leamy will find room for all who mny yet apply. The surveyors, superintended by C. H. Allerton, are busy surveying the route of the railroad from Fairhaven to the boundary to connect with the Bennet line which runs from that point to New Westminster. Grading on the road will probably begin before September 1st.— Beeeille. A terrible suicide was committed yesterday morning at Halifax, the victim being Private. Joseph Hill, of the west riding regiment. He loaded a rifle, placed the muzzle far into his mouth, and pulled the trigger. The top of his head waB blown off, and pieces scattered in various directions. In the supreme court to-day, argument to quash that part of the bylaw enacted by the city of Vancouver whioh imposes a tax of 850, annually on realestatedealers, wsa heardjiro and con. Hislordshipdecided tho taiwasil- legal and could not be imposed. Mr. McColl appeared for the real estate dealers. A company had beeen formed in thiB oity which haB asked Port Town- send for a franchise to establish and maintain a system of water works. The proposition of this company was made a few days ago. The company offers to supply water to families of not more than four persons for $1.25 per month, and each other person in the family 35 cents per month. There is somo opposition to the above rules. —Victoria "rimes. Senator Oanfield has been to Vancouver and Seattle this week. While at Vanoouver ho was in consultation with Harry Abbott, general superintendent of the Canadian Pacific, and in correspondence with President Van Horne. He still expects to build the B. B. Ss N. road, nnd has received flat'ei ing overtures from tho Canadian management. The road will bo the old line to Kingsboro, thenco across California creek to Blaine, thenoe to Vancouver. Frank Richards has resigned as director and H. B. Williams takes his place. Secretary Forest is superceded by Robt. Oanfield.—lie- vielle. A Times- Kluniler. No one will bo surprised at tho above heading, but we shall take the trouble this time to set our cotemporary right, although the matter is not ono of great public interest. Says tho Times of Wednesday: "The Colum- BIAK reads us n lecture as ta how John and Theo. should be addressed, and advices us to assume a virtue if we have it not." The Columman never did anything of the sort. What in the World wns the Times thinking about to attribute a "lecture" wliich appeared in the Vancouver ovening paper to the Tun Columiiian'! Provincial Kxlllliltlun'Prize List. The prize list for tho B. C. Agricultural Association oxhibition for 188!) is out at last. An examination of the list shows on the whole not so many prizes offered us Inst year, but a better arrangement in somo respects. The list of special prizes is about twico ns long ns last year, although tlieir total value is about tbe same. The manner of uuportioiiment of theso, howovor, is better. In connection with the speciul prize list, wo notice that two prizes offered by Tub Columiiian have been omitted. These were: Tun Daily Columbian for one yonr, and §10, lat prizo; and the same paper nnd $5, 2nd prize; to be given for the best collection nf grain grown in the province. At the office of tho secretary of the association, T. R. Pearson, of tlm city, wo havo been informod that the items in question appeared nil right in the proof sheets that wore sont up from Victoria for correction. The matter is not onouf sufficient importance, perhaps, to "kick up a row" nbout, but tho Culoimi establishment, which printed the prifco list, may bo nblo to explain how these prisses Came to be omitted from tlio book after tho proof sheets hnd passed lhe reader. All concerned will pleaso lake notice that the two ,irizes in question me, notwithstanding thu omission, to bo considered as on the speciul prize list. Tlie Kamloons Tournament. Posters are out announcing the grand annual base ball tournament at Kamloops, which will be held Sept. 10th. Prizes to tho amount of §1,200 will be offered, besides valuable trophies, for the base ball matches, whioh will be open to all comers. Trophies will also be offered for cricket and lacrosse matches to be played on the samo date. Many other items are mentioned on the programme, all of whieh indicate that the people of the inland capital are wido awake, enterprising, and, abovo all, liberal to a fault. The gathering on Sept. 10th is expected to be the largest ever held nt Knmloops, and certainly the inducements otl'ered oro worthy of general patronage. — —♦ m . Supplying -IVlilsky. At the district court this morning a Chinaman named All Sing, n moot vil- liiiiioiis looking character, whose short cropped hair shuwed that he had been at one time m the sorvico of the government, and probably in tho chain gang, was charged with supplying liquor to Indians employed at Ewen's cannery. It transpired in the evidence that Ah Sing makes whisky selling to Indians his only buainess. and that he bus successfully evaded the law for a few months ut least. Within the last week ho hus sold many bottles, and numerous fights end black eyes among the Siwashes havo been the result, two of the Indians presont in the court being elaborately frescoed during the discussion of tho purchase that resulted in Ah Sing's arrest. The prisoner stoutly protested his innocence, but the court could not be persuaded to believe him and Ah Sing was sentenced to six months in the provincial gaol with hard labor. Tlie llyachs Kaeers. The Hyacks racing team was out for practice on Front Street last uight in full force and gave their performance in the presence of a large number of apectators. The speed race was the first tried, nnd it wns. made in splendid time. Noxt came the --dry- test race," but a hitch occurred in this trial, which was made in the longest time on record. The team dashed off at full speed and was lowering tho record at every step till the.hydrant was reached, where, to the disgust of all, it was found the Salvation Army had formed a rallying iquare and were fighting "Old Nick" bo earnestly and enthusiastically that the Hyack couplers feared to approach. It was some minutes before the skirmish elided, and when the coupling hsd been made it was found the race hod been the longest on record. With a clear coast the test was repeated and resulted to theperfoct satisfaction of all concerned. Another practice will bo held to-hight. «. Another libel) gull. At the instance of Andrew Leamy, solicitor for the Southern Railway Co,, a writ, for alleged libel, against the Vancouvor News Advertiser, was issued by the supreme court this afternoon. The damages claimed aro §20,- 000. This \vrit is the outcome of an item thiit appeared in the News-Advertiser of the 7th inst, which stated that the course adopted by the Southern Railway Company was not straightforward, and that their intention wns "to get the city's monoy uud at the same time be able to drop the scheme into the hands nf some other party when convenient for them to do so, but keep a tight hold of the money, which, in reality, was all they wanted." After this item appeared Mr. Cotton, editor of the Nciiss-Adreriiscr, wns nsked for an explanation, winch he promised 11 give aftor hearing from his Westminster correspondent. This was on tho 8th inst., and nothing having been heard from Mr. Cotton since, tlie suit was entered to-day. The Cimilitjt lYleltinllun. The various committees in connection with the exhibition celebration will meet again at the city hall to morrow niglit to report to the oxecutive. At this meeting the final details of tlie programme will be completed, and if the collection committee havo met with thn success expected, the liberal appropriations proposed fn tho first draft of the programmo, will bo carried out. At n meeting of the Calo- doudiati and St. Andrew's society, held in L. F. Benson's oflico last niglit, it was decided lo abandon the usual Scottish gathering for this year, and turn nil the society's energies in the direction of the exhibition celebration in order to assure its success, providing, however, that Scottish sports and games bo included in tho programme, the same to be conducted under the auspices of tint society. This proposal will be lnid before the genernl meeting to-morrow night and should be aocepted, ns it would be a pity to allow the two events to conflict. Evory committeeman is expected to be on hand to-morrow night. Troublesome Hlwuslics. Tho provincial and city polico had a busy time to-day with tho Indians who have just been paid off by tho connery- men. Since the salmon run commenced many of the Siwashes have earned a largo amount of money, and being now released from work with thoir pockets full of cash they nro enjoying lhe results of their labors in a manner suitable to their peculiar and particular tastes. ThoChincsoand hulfbrced sharpers nro now hurd at wurk supplying tho Indians,wliowanttobuy, with whiskey, and coaxing thoso who would rather let the stuff alone. Tliis morning a half broed sold several bottles of gin to some Indians who had just been paid off at Laidlaw's cninicry, and in half an hour the men were fighting drunk and raising a fearful row. Tho Indian policemen got word of the sale and promptly arrested the man and turned him over to Mr. Moresby. After making the arrest the native guardians of the law seized what whiskey remained from the Indians who made tho purchase. Several drunken rows wore reported in the swamp this afternoon. Tho want of a larger force of city police will be greatly felt during the next few weeks. Police Court. (Boloro T. C. Atkinson, P.M., and Copt. Pittendrigh.) Patrick Daly, charged with being drunk and incapable, pleaded guilty, nnd was fined §2.50 und" costs. John Cavanagh, ehavgod with criminally assaulting a little girl, admitted that he might have been guilty, but wns not certain ns he wns under the influence uf liquor ut tho time, Cnpt. Poele guvc his evidence, stating tliu facts of the nssnull as witnessed by him, and the subsequent arrest of the accused. Constable Smith testified that aftor Cuvunagh was arrested ho used vory foul and abusive lauguago to all who went near hlm. The magistrate iu reviewing the matter said tho case wns one that deserved the lash, which would be a most salutary punishment. As it was he would impose the highest penally tho law provided under the circumstances—6 months with bard labor—but a heavier punishment would be inflicted did the law allow. Michael Fngan appeared before the court again to-dny, having been found dead drunk on the sidewalk at 1 o'elook yeaterday afternoon, only " hours after being released from the loe!; up. Fagan was before th" couit.yesterday morning on the same charge, but pleaded s.; hard that tho magistrate did not enforce thu liiiprsontnamVbut gave him two weeks ;u which to pay his tine. Instead of going io work, as he should have done ou being released, he got druiik again and was arrested three hours later. Fagan pleaded hard with tho court to give liim ono moie chance, and the magistrate finally consented to let him go on the condition that be would leave the eity within two hours. CORRESPONDENCE. A Good -iuggt-Htlon. Editok Colomiuan.—T would like to suggest to the managers of tho fair that thoy offer a prizo to the person who has raised the most valuable crop on au acre of land this year. I believe there has been $S00 worth of vegetables raised on an acre in B.C. Ou the Americn Bide I have known of $1,500 worth of onions to he raised to the acre. I boliove that we can raise as valuable a crop here aB in California. Yours Respectfully, Farmer. Surrey, Aug. 13. The annual meeting of the Canadian medical association closed at Banff Tuesday evening. There was a large attendance, and the meeting was very satisfactory. The following officere were elected for the ensuing yoar: Dr, James Ross, Toronto, president; Dr, James Bell, Montreal, secretary; Dr, W. H. B. Aikens, Toronto, treasurer, vice-presidents—Dr. Eberts, British Columbia; Dr. Brett, Northwest territories; Dr. Silencer, Ivluiiitoba; Dr. R. W. B. Smith, Ontario; Dr. L. A. Chappel, Quebec; Dr. Holden, New Brunswick; Dr. Johnston, Nova Scotia; Dr. McLeod, Prinoe Edward Island. Toronto was chosen os the next place of meeting. THAT TERRIBLE PARESIS. Are t..e Cnmulinn Pea-pie lle-cunting n Nation of Lunatic*--.!— Tlie fright, ful Increase of this most- peculiar Insanity ami Iiow It is cured- There are many well known men confined in pur Aayi.umswhobuta short time agqt*\vere pi om I nent among our bus! ness and social ctrole-9. Why are thoy there? Pa res Is! Did it conic on at onco? Not at-all, I! was a gradual but positive growth. They overtaxed nature. Tho drain on tlielr vitality, their nerve powers, their brain tissue, was too groat, and they gradually hut surely sank under It. The things tbey did to bringthiBend end about are precisely the same things bi lug done hy thousands of men and women to-day. lt Is not necessary to name (horn. They all end disastrously unless checked or regulated. Prof. Phelps, of Dartmouth College, knew this fully when lie began his experiments whieh resulted lame discovery or the wonderful Paine's Celery Compound. He reiiU/.ed that Paresis (consumption of the brain) wns our great National weakness. 13c knew that tho brum and n rvous -. ' . ■ ■ he fortified tomool thegreatRtralnswhich medern lifo bring upon it, lit uw tin men .vero becoming debilitated and women weakened by the prossun ..!■.' ndsbflJfe-* and he soughtanddlacovorodthnromady. Palne's Celery Corn pound, If rightly taken, will renew tho brain and build up nerve tissues as fast as Ihey becomo exhausted. It is not a narcotic. It contains no drugs, no nostrums. It Is perfectly pure. It Is absolutely harmless. Tho high character of its discoverer guarantees this, and tho in dorse ment of lho medical and chemical professions provo it. SEATTLE Business College. ROOMS 22, 23, 24, 25 AHD 26, BO-31011 BLOCK, Post Offloe Building. Hest. facilities inthe Northwest for Imparling a thorough ptactlcal education. Actual Business, Shorthand, Plain and Ornamental lYnmanshlp and practical English Departments, uarSpootmonsof Penmanship and Illustrated ctitaJbguo nent (roe. StrunrcxTS .\K.n*m.-n at anv time. watt 14 tt VOLUME : mnaBMmwaaKB „ .....,-,, ^Ti.-frr.'ri^:^rm-S^cr^a,^:-.".-iv.,£.'^.vov 8S9. NO. 34. uastmsmtom Weekly British Columbian Wednesday -Horning, Aug. HI, 18SII. LOCAL AHD GENERAL MEWS. -.) up fish to a (From Daily Columbian, Aug. T, The salmon run lust night was to tho usual standard- boot. Tlio estimated salmon pack ou tho Frasor River up to dale is 1100,000 cases, a very large increase over any previous year. When the Agnes street improvements aro oomploted that stroet will .be one of the linest iu the oity. The MR. TOWNSEND ELECTED. contractor is doing celleut style. A regular Loudu isli-green hue, nvei day. At times the i ed by ic that ir w ts light the « At tho police ,;i: Suul, a half breed, i incapable was lined . 14 dnys in gaol. At Peter John, a I If I) being drunk anddisi 88 or 14 days in defi Tho stono foundat block, oorner oi Coll Lytton square, has b the contractors, Hun is a substantial loolii about $3,000 tin of a yell" inn til :• sky was ;■ ., found no my stores, uu'rl toil; James nk and ists 01' oourt id with i lined of the Powe i;i atreet an oinpleted by jh & Co. It b mill costers for the lot briok and carpenter work will bo on Monday. A proud man is Oapt. Debney, of the steamship City of Puebla. The steamship reached Snn Francisco on Wednesday from Victoria m 48 hours and 35 minutes, boating all previous records. In addition to a chanticleer on her main deck, the Puebla now carries a broom. A gentleman from Nicola states that tho grasshoppers are dying oil', and that the devastation caused hy them is much exaggerated. The ranchers are much discouraged, however, and are constantly selling their farms to the Douglas Luke Cattlo Co. It is only a matter of time, our informant BitttBB, until Nicola Valley is entirely in the possession of this wealthy cuttle company. Tho latter, however, pay the farmers satisfactory prices for their holdings.—Colonist. The Telephone Company is about to construct a separate wiro botween Vancouver and New Westminster, liy way of George Black's and tho old New Westminster road. It is found to be almost an impossible net to transact messages over wires attached to poles on which the telegraph lino is stretched, as tho induction from the last line interferes groatly with the former one. Tho change will be welcomed, we aro snre, by oil subscribers who have business to transact between the twin cities, as it will tend to greatly facilitate business and make hearing much better at both ends.— World. Says the Whatcom Bulletin of a late date: The threo Oregon youths who tampered with the railroad switch at Lebanon junction, Sunday night, hnve the gallows in front of thom as a result of their fun. A train ran into the open switch, thousands of dollars of valuable property were destroyed, a life lost and maimed and bruised men lio in the hospital, all the result of tampering with the switch by one of the boys and the criminal acquiescence of the other two. One of the youug men will probably hang and the otlier two grace the penitentiary. There is a lesson in this for othor young men. i'lie Niiinliiullous Pass off very lluledy. Mr. ion iisiml is Elcctnl l>y Acclamation. There was not the slightest excitement to-day over tho nominations, und it was probably tho quietest affair of tho kind in the history of the city. At 12 noon, when the time for receiving nomiiiiitiUns for mayor expired, none hut eity officials and a representative of TflE OdoOMllMN were in tho city hall. The returning officer declined the nominations closed, and then proceeded with the declaration that there being no other nominations," except tlon uf Mr. W. R. Townsend, that gentleman was duly elected mayor of New Westminster. The announcement was roceiied with applause by those present. The apparent lack of interest over the nominations fur mayor was owing td the faot that it win generally understood Mr. Towns- end would be unopposed. At 1 o'olock the returning officer declared thu nominations for aldermen closed, and announced the following candidates for seals at the itldormanic board: Jus. W. Harvoy, proposed by 1*. Douglas, mid seconded by .1. (!. Jaques. W. H. Keary, Donough, and Trapp. 13. W. Slides, proposed by James Cunningham and seconded by H. Hoy. No speeches were made and the returning officer adjourned the. meeting till 0 o'clock Wednesday morning, when tho polls will be opened for vet- proposed by C. seconded hy 'i lie Tiic II. ll. Packing Co's Pack. The British Columbia Packing Co., finished its pack to-day, having canned no less than 15,000 cases The majority of the Indians and Chinamen have been temporarily paid off, but their services will be required again as soon as a fresh supply of cans are made, which will bo only a few days as a large number of men are employed in manufacturing the second supply. The management of the cannery is well satisfied with the season's work, which has beon more successful than anticipated. Saved by the llalu. The rain that everyone hsd been wishing for since the middle of J uly has come at last, and just in time to do an immense amount of good. Bush fires, which have beon burning freely for six weeks are now checked, and will not attain serious dimensions again this season. The immense piles of curd wood on thu Vanoouver and Hastings roads, whioh wore threatened with.destruction a few days ago, are now out of danger for lho time boing. and citizens are not likely to iiu oharged a doublo price for wood this winter, whicli would have been lhe case had tho supply eut been destroyed. All root crops have been henifitod by the raiu, but farmers are anxious for iine weather soon, bo that their grain crops may be harvested without damage, «v. Dickinson llccllues. A numerously signed requisition, on which were the naine3 of many of our most prominent businesa men, was presented to ex-mayor Dickinson this morning, asking him to allow hiB name to be put in nomination for the mayoralty. Mr. Dickinson thanked his friends for this latest ovidence of their continued confidonco in him, but declined to stind, giving lor his reasons the Into hour at which the requisition was received, tho shortness of tho term to bo served, and lastly he considered tliat tho head of civic affairs should remain with a member of the present council for the remainder of the term. Mr. Dickinson's friends, though anxious to have him run, woro satisfied with tho reasons given and did not press the requisition further, acknowledging tho justness of his objections, lining it Blind. The Times is so anxious to get into our wool that it attributes a certain "lecture" that appeared in tho World lately—and which we will not say that our rather slangy Viotpriu cotem, did not deserve—to this paper. Not content with stupidily railing at in about the matter once, so "riled" ia our co- temporary about Iho well-meant exhortation of the World (falsely attributed to us) to mend its manners, that it devotes a whole column in its issue of Thursday to round abuse of The Colombian. As all the complimentary epithets and long drawn raillery are really aimed at the World, we decliuo to step into the breach, and turn our belligerent island cotemporary over to the tender mercies of its Vancouver friend, with the injunction that tho hitter should "bray it in a morter with a pestle," if need be. But why don't the Times quit bellowing and pawing up the dirt long enough to get the hair out of its eyes and soe what it's bucking ut. Tke Annual Shopping visit. The streets and shops yesterday and to-day were crowded with Indians, men, women and children, who, having been paid off by the canneries, were making their annual shopping tour. Tho amount of money spent by them in the last 48 hours must have been very great if the numerous packages and boxes carried away by them is to bc taken as a sign. The merchants who make a specialty of Indian trade, all report a rushing business, and every store in tho city has reaped moro or less of the salmon horvest. The quantity and quality of goods, especially the latter, purchased by the Indians, is something surprising. In some instances the very richest quality of dress goods was bought by an old kloochman wIiosb dumpy form, would look just as attractive ill the cheapest calico or wincey. But as they are spending their own money no one interferes with thoir ideas on dress, aud even the head of the family, whose labors earned the money, pays over the cash without a grumble. Indians ure good customers, they pay a fair price without bantering, and cash down and the merchant is particularly glad tn welcome them at this season. A Pugnacious Siwash. At the Annieville cannery yesterday afternoon an Indian, known as Chilliwack Charley, made two assaults on the manager, Mr. Birrell. Charley, it appears, bought a cask from the call nery some weeks ayo and yesterday brought it back, saying it leaked and demanded the prico he hud paid for it. As the man was under the Influence of liquor at the time, Mr. Birrell, who wub busy, paid uo attention to him. Charley waited for a few minutes and then suddenly mado an assault on Mf. Birrell, who "sailed into" his unlit in proper stylo and ended by ejecting him from the cannery. Not satisfied with tho thrashing he had already received, Charley went and washed himsolf and then returned and challenged Mr. Birrell to fight to a finish. Never dreaming the Indian would repeat the assault Mr. Birrell, us before, continued his work and was greatly surprised when the Siwash stepped up closo and struck him a severe blow undor the oyc. Charley was again ejected from the cannery and a boat was sent to brine a constable from this oity, but by the time the officer arrivod the Indian had made his escape for parts unknown, A warrant has been issued for his arrest. LOCAL AHD J5ENERAL NEWS. (From Daily Columbian, Aug. 19.) There were more cannerymen iu town to-day than for a month past, and everyone of them looked as happy and contented us if they had put up double pucks. An Ottawa despatch says : Mr. M. W. T. Drake, Q. 0., hns been appoint: ed judge of the supreme court of British Oolumbia, vice Mr. Justice Cray, deceased. Mr, W. B. Townsend was swum in mayor of tbo eity of New Westminster this morning liy Mr. Justico McCreight, and lie will occupy the civic chair.at tho council meoting to-uigliL. The aldermanio elections ou Wednesday are not exciting very general interest, and theie was little canvassing done by tliu candidates to-dny. Tho popularity of the three candidates, howovoi', makes it certain the voting will be close. Tlie oummittee appointed to arrange forthe public dinner t" he given to Bou. Edgar Dewdney, minister of the interior, has reeei' ed e. despatch from thst goiitluiii'an accepting the invitation. The date on which the dinner irili bo held cunnot be fixed for a few dnyayet. The attendance at both the Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon services ul the Y. AI. C. A. was I'm- above thu average, und the interest manifested was nlso very marked. Mr. A C. Brydune-jaok addressed tho evoning service, and Rev. Thus. Baldwin'ipoke to the young men io the aftornoon. At the close a collection wns taken up for the association in Spokane Fulls, Washington, whose income is cut off, iu consequence of the Into lire in thnt city Hon. E. Dewdney passed through Winnipeg to Regina on Friday. A deputation representing lhe old settlers waited upon the minister and presented him with a largely signed petition asserting their claims. At Regina Saturday the formal turning of the first snd of tho Regina & Long Lake Railway took place, the ceremony being performed hy Mrs. Dewdney. The party viait Saltcoats on Tuesday, and start for the const on Thursday. As a result of a quarrel, Edward McLaughlan, a rivor driver, Bhot ond killed Robert Ferguson at Madawaska village. Tho contract for the erection of the mammoth Nerthorn.Pao.ilic Hotel, Winnipeg, has boon awarded to Major Bowells. It will cost 8300,000. Richard MoAndrew (colored), of Bai'ba.does, u seaman on tlio warship Toniinnlive, died in tho Marine hospital, Halifax, yosterday, ill terriblo agony from overeating. He was a glutton. Police Happenings. At tho police court thia morning an Indian who hnd wandered far from his home ill Alaska, and who had got helplessly drunk on WestminBter lire work's, pleaded guilty unci wns fined 05. Two young men who both glory iu the name of Smith, and who hnve hitherto lived peaceably together in a cabin in the swamp, quarreled over the ownership of an old stove and finally resorted to their fists to settle the difficulty. No. 1 got the worst of the combat and evened up on No. 2 by getting the latter arrested, oharged with assault. The polico magistrate imposed a line of §2.50 and costs on No. 2 and all parties retired satisfied. ^—. Killed on lhc Track. This afternoon an unknown man was killed on the track about half way betweon Vancouver and Hastings by the out-going Atlantic Express. The engineer in charge of the train was the veteran Peter Ryder, who is one . of the most careful and skillful engineers on the road. The train which was a heavy one, was proceeding ut the usual speed when the accident occurred. As the locomotive turned a short curve about a mile west of Hustings, the engineer saw the body of a mau lying on the tiack only a few yards aheud, tho bead resting on ono of the rails and tho body reclining lengthways with tho ties. As quick as a Hash Ryder put on the air-brakes, and the train came to a Btop so suddenly that every passenger aboard was alarmed. But the distance was so short that the train could nut be stopped in time, and the truck wheels and one of the drivers had passed over the unfortunate man before thelocomotivehad come to a standstill. On examination it was found that the man's head had been cut off diagonally, and that both legs had been severed half way between the thielis and knees. The body wob sent back to Vancouver and turned over to the authorities. From the section forman it was learned that the deceased had passed up the track a short time before, to all appearances very much intoxicated, but why the foreman did not have a drunken man removed from the track isnotexplained. It is probablo tho unfortunate atumb- lod and fell, and was so overcome by drink that ho could not rise. The name of the deceased was not known to anyono uf the train hands, but it is probablo the coroner's inquest will bring about identification. The Exhibition Celebration. A goneral meeting of the exhibition celohration committees was hold in tho city hall on Saturday evening, Mayor Eleot TownBend in the chnir, The committees appointed at the first meeting were voted permanent. Mr. S. T. Mackintosh was elected permanent seoretary and Mr, J. S, C. Fraser, treasurer. The sports committee reported recommending that a full list of sports be held and asked for an appropriation of 8750, The St. Andrew's and Caledonian society presented a communication asking that the Scottish games bo held under the auspices of tho society, the prizes to be paid by the general committoe. The procession oommittee osked for a grant of 8400. Tho ball committee askod for an appropriation of 8300. Tho decoration coinmlttoo reported that they had decidod to erect two arches, ono representing tho salmon industry and the other the lumber industry. ' Assistance in this proposition had beon offered by cannerymen and lumbornion. Tho committee propose asking citizens to decorate tlieir residences, and merchants to decorate choir stores and offices. The committee nsked an appropriation of 8300. Tho fireworks committee suggested that thoro be no display of fireworks, hut only a torch- lieJit procossion ou the rivor, for which an appropriation of 8300 would be required. Mr. H. G. Ross roported that there would bo no trouble in having three Indian bauds to take part in the celebration and a largo number of Indians. The reports were all laid over till the next meeting, whon it is expected the collection committeo will report. Tlio following committee wero appointed. Horse racing: Geo. H. Raymond, J. M. Wiso and Horbort Gilley. Rifle matches : A. F. Cutton, J. S. O. Frasor, F. R. Glover and Jas. Wilson. On motion 11. li. Shadwell, 11. Winto- niutj and (). E. Darling woro added to the decoration committee, and D. Cliiiiholin M. P. nnd W. N. Bole M.P. IV, were added to the executive and reception committee. Tho meeting then adjourned till Wednesday niglit at 8 o'clock. THE TUG-ACTIVE Millies Hir trial Tripoli Snllivilny Willi -IKoal uulfKfactory Hicsnlla, Although the weather on Saturday afternoon was anything but thu ideal fora steamboat pleasure trip, vory few of the guests invited to enjoy the trial trip of the lino tug Active, of tho Royal City Planing Mills Co,, neglected to take advantago of the outing. Being tho largest vessel of ita class evor built on tho Fruser river, and having been constructed throughout with the strictest regard to ovory point essential to make the vessel as fine and completo as scientific! shipbuilding ould make it, the goneral interest with regard to the results achieved in the trial trip of the Active was very groat. A few minutes bofore 4 o'clock the lines were cast off, mid, with Cnpt. Wm. Johnson nt the wheel, tho Active wus bended up-river and the trial commenced. The party on hoard consisted of John Hendry, president of the Royal Cily Planing Mills Co., B. Douglas, W. A. Duncan, P. Grant, Capt. E. S. Scoullar, A. Mc- Nair, T. J. Trap'pi 0. F. Beeeher, Thos. Cunningham, J. Rankin, F. R. Glover, Thos. Mownt, Thoa. Ovens, Capt. Insley, F. G. Strickland, J. D Batcholor and others. All that was possible wa. done for the comfort of tho guests, and refreshments ao* libitum were provided for nil who desired to reinforce the inner man. The Active proceeded past the city front at about hnlf speod, whicli was slightly increased after rounding Herring's liuint. The machinery all workod perfectly and not the Blmhtest hitch or accident occurred throughout the trip. At the mouth of Parson's channel the course of the Active was changed and sho commenced the homeward run with 120 pounds pressure and the screw making 98 revolutions per minute. Under this increased pressure and with the current favoring, the Active fairly flew throngh tho water, finally reaching the Royal City Mills wharf at 5:20 p. in. having completed the last 9 miles of the trip m exactly 35 minutes, or at a speed of almost 15 miles an hour. The party aboard were moro than delighted with the performance of the vessel, and those competent to judge say she will be n veritable "flyer" when hor machinery has been snioothened down by a few weeks' work. Not the least pleased of the purty was Mr. Hendry dry and the directors of the compnny, who ore more than satisfied with the results attained. Tho Active was built in the Royal City Mills ship yard by Mr. Patrick Desmond, the woll known shipbuilder of Miratnichi, N. B., whose able services wero procured by the company for this special work. Her dimensions are: length overall, 120 feet; length of keel, 110 feet; breadth uf beam, 21 feet; depth of hold, 11 ft. 8 in.; draught, 10(j feet. The boiler was purohased through F. G. Strickland Ss Co. from the Abell Company, Toron to, and is said by them to be the finest ever made in their establishment. It is made of § inch steel plate, is 13 feet long by 9 feet in diameter and weighs 17 tons. It has been tested up to 270 lbs. pressure to the square inch, and can work with safety with 170 lbs pressure. It is furnished with three of Foxo's patent corrugated furnaces, The engines nre triple expansion and were manufactured at the company's machino shops, at Westminster, under lhe superintendence of Mr. Robert McGuire, who designed tho plana, and superintended tho manufacture of ovory item, and finally fitted tho wholo machinery into tho hull. This work is complete in every detail and reflects the highest credit on Mr. McGuiro's mechanical ability. The cylinders are 12x24,181x24 and 33x24 inches respectively." Tho crank shaft and propeller shuft aro each of solid sleel 7 inches in diameter. The propeller is 9 feet in diameter and wns manufactured in Buffalo, N. Y. Tbo engines aro fitted up with surfaco condennors nnd circulating and air pumps from the Knowlos Mfg. Co., of Lowell, Moss. Tho cylinders and bod plate were cast at tho Vancouver foundry. The vessel is well arranged for comfort. She has a cabin aft with 7 berths for the officers; a private saloon with two stato rooms in the waist for the company's inanagor and amplo quarters in the forecastlo for the crow. She is supplied with overy appliance required by law in caso of firo or ship wreck. Tho cost to the oompany of the vessel comploto is ovor 830,000. On tho whole, tho Activo ia a splendid Teasel, a credit to the Royal City Mills Company and to Wostminstor, and that sho will givo nil tho good results ex- pectod of her, wns proved by her excellent behavior on Saturday. THE CHURCHES. Summaries of Some ul' lite Cily Sermons Spoken Sunday. HOLY IllINm- CH11BOH. The services at Holy Trinity church yesterday morning wore conducted by His Lordship Bishop Sillitoe, assisted by Rov. Mr. Irwin. Before commencing thu sermon his lordship addressed the congregation on tho re-establishment of tbe Sunday school, which has been suspended for somo weeka. Ho asked the teachers, from among tho older members of the congregation to offer their, services, and pointed out tho groat importance of the Sunday scliool and the work it ahould bo mode to accomplish. The teachers, he said, ahould be persons of experience, and not boys and girls littlo older than the scholars themselves. Ilo accused parents of wilful neglect in not taking a deeper interest in tho Sunday scliool :ts a moans of Ohristain education, and concluded hy urging them to pay more regard to tho children's spiritual welfare. Tho matter of women workers, in connection wilh visiting new coiners, sick persons and those who uro not regular church attendants, was also dwelt eu by tho bishop, and ho nsked for volunteers to enter into this work. He proposed to divide the eity into districts and allot certain work to each oommittee. Men workers were also spoken of, and volunteers nsked for certain work proposed to bo left to thom. Temperance work, in connection with tlio church of England Temperance Society, is nuother work the bishop proposes to inaugurate. At the conclusion of this nddross Bishop Sillitoe preached an interesting Bermon, taking for his text Matthew 7th chap, and 21st verse. Rov. Dr. Cochrane, of Brantford, occupied Knox ohuroh pulpit, in Winnipog, on Sunday. BAPTIST CHURCH. At the Olivet Baptist church yesterduy morning the pastor, Rev. Thos. Baldwin, discoursed on 1st epistlo of .lolin, 5ih chap., pnrt 4th verse: "This is the victory that ovorcometh lho world, even our faith." He said : The pnssago is dillicult to understand, a number of quustions nriso from it. What is the victory ? What is conquered? What is faith? Fur the way llio word faith, as applicable in the spiritual sense, has been understood, or rather iu many coses misundor- stoed, hns made it the cause of differences and divisions. The word world means a great mnny things, bot wo should first see what it means and how it is to be interpreted in connection with the passage. It is sometimes spuken of us convoying tho idea of the whole of God's creation, but it cannot bo thus interpreted in this connection, neither can it bo understood to mean this body of matter we call the universe, or even the whole of mankind, good and bud, or the wicked portion of the world as in contradistinction to the good. Faith overcomes something, and until the sinner is born of Gud he cannot fully interpret the word world in tho sense here applied. Until tho sinner has the now birth he ennnot see that body of darkness and alienation that exists through sin, whether it is the mun himself ur in the great accessories lo sin, nor understand that now to bo recovered from his sins and tlieir connection and consequences divine aid is necessary, and divine aid alone can recover and rescue liim from the world of sin which bus perverted him alike with other men. Another question arises : Why does John here call faith the victory I Why does ho speak of it ub the end and not the menus '! Because God iu the new birth puts mini in hui'inony with Himself. "Born of God," noil therefore being in harmony with God, mini experiences just the opposite desires, pleasures and pleasurable associations to what hu did bofore; the unbelief, sin, corruption and dentil give place to faith iu the power and lovo of God, belief in the relationship into which man is brought by the atonement, becoming sons of God, and pence and life as a result of trusting Him as a Father, hence thn viotory. Everything comes from an end, a germ as it were, and that which is born of the flesh is flesh, but he that is bom of the Spirit and conditioned in the Spirit, he is spoken of as a new creature and is, in a most tangible condition, one with the Father, a son and heir by the Christ nature which he imbibes; therefore, the faith spoken of in thia passage is not a means to an ond, but the end itaelf. There are two points coming out here: Faith being begotten, becomes a means to an end, and the knowledge of the Most High being ingrafted into the very nature of the regenerate man clusters around it influences, desires and aspirations uniilagous to the Divine attributes, and thoso in lino of sorvico becomo a means to an end. First, ho is a babe, now bom, by and bye ho matures into that powor by wliich the soul is cultured up into thu likeness of the Most High, aud intereat in Hia sorvico. Tuko an cxumplo, take a clns3, try and loach them history, but you find somo ono saying thoy do not beliove thut Napoleon or Cromwell or Wellington over livoil, what nro you going to do? You can never mako a historian of that oue, boeauso there is a look of sympathy necessary to the study. Take n class in geography, and as you proposo to draw outlines of the various spheres that go to make up the universe, someone objects, becauso they havo never seen the countries you would try to make them believe exist; you can't touch that one geography, simply because they are out of relation to tho study, and therefore will nevor loam. Can you tako mon out of the world of darkoned associations and make them in likeness ready for the Kingdom without a condition? No, you cannot. Man must bo b'ji'ii again, thon by faith rend God, Hisi character, view Him standing on tho universe, framing laws in love for the benefit of His crouton, and, understanding Hia morey nnd lovo, you will bo'built up and established in faith, which thus becomes tho power by which wo assimulato to His character, "If you love Me, keep My commandments." May God give us that operating, disciplining, unifying faith that Bhali sanctify us body, soul and spirit. Tho new choir ontered upon its work for the first time at this Bervico, and mado a very creditable lend of tho Bervice of praise. Toronto medical men will enjoy a sensation next month. Four members of the profession will be arraigned beforo the medical counoil charged with unprofessional conduct, and a big fight will bo mode' to hove their names struck off the roll of physicians and surgeons for Ontario. A BY-LAV/ ' To liaise, -Levy and Collect Itond Tax Within tho lAmits nf the Corporation of fhe District of Surrey. "OM PI' ENACTED UV THF, HEEVE -&-■> tuul Council of lhc Corporation of tho-' Distriot of Surrey ua follows: l That ovory malo porson betwoen tho ago of twenty-one nml sixty, resident within tho limits of the Corporation of tiic Dlstrlot of Surrey, shall pny lo tho Coll t:t\-c 3ll * ■rporatltm a rontl id per annum, ihall in- duo antl nuary lsl In each •I said road tax shnll governed by Sections nd 162of ihe-'Muniel- 147, us. vi:>, 15 pal Act, i8-,0.' 4. TblsBy-lawmaybecitodnsthe'-Roud Tax By-law, 1889," 1'asscd tli-- Municipal Couucil and tho soalof the Corporation appended hereto this loath day of August, 1S89. JAMES PUNCH, f T j. j Reeve. \ ' j HENRY'!1 Ttt HUT, -T- 0. U, ll wnu21tl A BY-LAW To Authorize the Salt: of Lands within tho District of Surrey upon which Taxes hare beon due and in arrcur for two years. WHEREAS IT IS EXPEDIENT THAT all lands wlthlu lho District of Surrey upon which taxes have been due and in arroar for two years shall bo sold and tho proceeds applied in tbe ml tuition of such taxes; Be it enacted, therefore, by the Reeve und Council of the Corporation of the District of Surrey: 1. Tlie Assessor und Collector of tlie Corporation of the District of Surrey is hereby authorized and directed to submit totho Reevo of the Corporation of tho District of Surrey a list ln duplicate of nil lhe lands upon which there shall be ut the time of the passing of this By-law unpaid Municipal taxes inarrear for the period of two years prior to the passing of this lly-law with tbo amount of arrears ngninst each lotlset opposite tothe name; and the Reeve shall authenticate such lists by affixing the seal of the Corporation and his signature! and oneof such lists shnll be deposited wltli the Clerk of the Corporation nnd the other shall be returned to the Assessor and Collector with a warrant thereto annexed under the hand of the Reeve and tho seal of tlie Corporation commanding him to levy upon the land for the arrears due thereon with his costs. 2, It shall not be the duty of tho Assessor and Collector to make enquiry beforo effecting a sale of land for taxes to ascertain whether or not there is any distress upon the land nor shall he bo bound to enquire lulo or form any opinion of tho vulue of the land. 8. The Assessor and Collector shall prepare a copy of the list of lands to be sold and shall include therein in a separate column a statement of the proportion ot costs chargeable on each lot for advertising and for the commissions authorized by tills By-law to bo paid to him, und slinll cniiKe such list to bc published in somo paper in tho District of Now Westminster for a period of one month preceding suoh Intended sale. •1. The advertisement shall contain a notification that unless the arrears and costs aro sooner paid ho will proceed to soil tbo lauds for tho taxes onn day and at a time and piaee named in the ad ver- * tisement. 5. The Assessor and Collector shall at least three months before tho time of Mile also deliver to or deposit In the Posl Olllco to tbo address bf the owner of such proporty whleli Is to be sold for taxes as aforesaid or to the agent of such owner, a notice In writing of the amount of taxes due and that tbe property Is to be sold for arrears so due, and In case tbo ud- dross of tho owner or agent Is unknown a notice to the samo effect shall bo posted up on lhe land intended lo be sold; uud shall also nl least threo months beforo t!*o timo of sale post a notico similar to the above advertisement in somo convenient and public places, that is to say, at the Municipal Hall, Surrey Centre. 0. The duy of salo shall be the second day of December A.D-, 1880, at. the Municipal Hall, Surrey Ceirtre, and Bhall begin at twelve o'clock noon. 7. It at.time appointed for the saloof the hinds no bidders appear tbe Assessor and Collector may adjourn tho sale from time to time, 8. if the taxes have not been previously collected or if no one appears to pay the same at the time and place appointed for the salo the Assessor and Collector shall seli at Publio Auction so muoh of tbe laud as may be sufficient to discharge the taxes and alt lawful charges Incurred in and about the sale and tbe collection of tho taxes, selling ln Ereference such part as he may consider est for ttie owner to soil flrst; and in offering such lands for sale it shall not bo necessary to describe particularly the portion of the lot or section whioh shall be sold but it will be sufficient to say that be will sell so much of the lot or seotion as shall be necessary to secure the payment of tbe taxes duo and the amount of taxes stated In the advertisement shall in ull cases be primnfaclQ evidenco of the correct amount due. 0. If the Assessor nnd Collector falls at such salo to sell such land for tho full amount of arrears of tho taxes due he shall at such sale adjourn tho sumo until aduytobo publicly namod by him, not earlier thun ono week, not later than throo months thereafter; ho shall glvo notico by advertisement in tho papor In which tho original notico wns advertised, of snob adjourned sale, and on suoh day he shall soil such lands for any sum he ean renl!-*-* and shull accept such sum us full payment of such arrears of taxes. 10. if tiie purchaser of any proporty or parcel of land fails Immediately to pay to the Assessor ami Collector the amount of the purchnso money tho Assessor and Collector shall forthwith again put up the property for sale. 11. Immediately after every snlo the Assessor and Col lector slinll roturn a list of the arrears satisfied by such snle to the Clerk of the Corporation and shall at tho samo time pay in tlie proceeds of such salo to the suid Clork, It. The Assessor antl Collector after selling any laud for taxes shall give accrtill- cato under his baud to tho purchaser, stall ng dlsl lnetly what part or proportion, as the case mny bo, of tno land and what Interest therein baa beon sold, or stating what whole lot, section or estato has heen so sold and describing the same, and also stating the quantity of land, the sum for which lt has boen sold and tbe expenses of sale; and furthor stating tbat a deed convoying tho same to tho purchaser or his assigns according to tho naturo of the estato or intorest sold will bo executed by him and the Reevo on his or tbelr demand at any timo after tho expiration of ono year from tho dato of tho certificate, if tho land bo not previously redeemed. l'l. Tho Afisotwor aud Collector shnll be ontlllodio twelve per centum commission upon the sums collooted by him as aforesaid. , 14. This By-law may bo cited for nil purposes as a lay-law to authorl-nt tho sale of lands for tuxes (delinquentand luarrear for two years previous to Iho passing of this Bylaw) within the Distriot of Surrey. Passod iho Municipal Counoil and tho soul of tho Corporation appended hereto this third d:ty of August. 1880. r->-> JAMES PUNCH, f , ,. 1 Reeve, (-'-■■■ f Henry T. Thrift, -»-■ C. M, C. wau21ml VOLUME 34. WEEKLY BRITISH COLUMBIAN, NEW WESTMINSTER, B. C„ AUGUST 21, 1889. NO. 34. ■Ma^BMnBBuamwM We :kly risn Columbian llie llynekH Itucliiir, Team. bless. hi the Wednesday ,-lioi'nUiK. Ans. 81. 1888, LiCftUM^^irNEWS. (iiVoni Daily Columbian, Aug. 20.) The police forco has been increased by the addition of two men. Studies will bo resumed at St. Ann's convent on Monday 20lh inst. The fiist team of the lacrosso club has beon photographed by Mr, S. .f. Thompson. The late rains have almost eiitirtly "rid the atmosphere of smoke, ing appreciated by evoryono district. The design for tho water works systsm is complete, and will bo forwarded to an expert for nn opinion within a few days. Tho name of tho man killed on tho track yesterday, near Hastings, was Aloxandor McQuarrie. Ho had lived at Vancouvor for several years nnd worked as a laborer. The governor-general's visit to New Westminstor will take plnee about October 10th. Hia excellency will not be able to visit the city during tho progress of tho exhibition. Mr. Pickering, tho well know English sowerago engineer, has been in- invited by tho city council to visit Westminster and givo an opinion on tho system requirod for this city. Messrs Scott, Creighton & Marshall have boen awarded tho contract for the outbuildings to be erected in connection with the exhibition buiidings. Tho contract price is §3,187. The contract for lho briok work in connection with the Powell block has boon awarded tu Hembrough & 06., and the contract for iho oarpenter work on the samo building has been awarded to Bonson Ss Shiles. In tbo district court this morning Petor Nelson and Thos. Sheaves wero each lined §10 and $9.12' costs, tor fishing during prohibitory hours. W. H. Vianen was fined §2.50 for having a fishing boat irregularly marked. The str. Delaware was towed round to Vancouver this morning by the tug Clara Port. On her arrival at Vancouver she will have hov machinery fitted in with the least possible delay, after which sho will return to West minster. Chief Deasy has been given §100 per month, with the stipulation that ho ■ gives all his timo to the Victoria fire department. Hitherto ho only got ($(10 and was connected with tho rimes offlce besides. He is a good msn for the position. A Front streot merchant has boen summoned by' the inspector of weights and' measures to appear in the police oourt to-morrow morning and answer to the chargo of obstructing hiin (the inspector) in the discharge nf his duties. The line provided by statute for this offense is §100. At tho next meeting of the council Aid. Reid will move for an appropriation of §100 to assist in defraying tho •espouses of the Westminster members of the provincial rifle team to Ottawa. At the same meeting Aid. Jnquea will move for an appropriation of §1000 for tho oxhibition celebration. By an advertisement elsewhere the secretary of tho B. C. Agricultural association notifies all parties desiring space in the exhibition building to make application to him at au early date. This notico applies to parties intending to mako a special exhibit, and not to the ordinary agricultural exhibits. The Nanaimo Courier lins reduced hulk considerably under tho now management, to lessen it3 "running" expenses, presumably. A wise move, friend Shinabarger, to take iu sail so aa to better woather the galo. Tho Courier is now large enough for its constituency, and withal a snappy little sheet. The vote collooters mado their linnl returns to the oity counoil last night, and a most satisfactory report it is. The old provincial voters list only contained .412 names; it has now increased to 1001. The Dominion list contained 389 names, wliich tho collectors have increased to 1385. In the next Dominion election Westminster city will havo an important say in tho eleotion ot tho candidates. The Nanaimo Free Press says: Mr. G, H. Young, inspector of customs, aocompaniod by Mr. .1. S. Olute, collector at tho royal city, left Friday morning for Comox for the purpose of inspoctiii" the Union mines' surroundings, so us to decide whnt status to givo it in regard to customs regulations. It is expected it will bo mado an outport of Nanaimo with a deputy collector stationed at Comox, The contract fur thu improvement of Clinton street has been awarded to D, A, McDonald, and work will bo commenced immediately. It is tho intention of tho board of woi-ks to ex tend tho improvement of Clinton Btreet to the Morth road, to give an outlet to the peoplo who have built in advance of itreet making uml who are seriously inconvenienced at preaent for want of a passable carriage road. The extension will cost §(i!)0. Tho collectors for the fund to enable a hoso reel team from tho Hyacks to attend the groat firemen's tournament at Tacoma, about the middle of noxt month, havo commenced their rounds uud uro meeting with fair success. The Hyacks ore a purely voluntary association for thu bonofit nnd protection of tho town, and the least our merchants ami property owners can do is to give them an occasional opportunity to meet their brethren of lho coast in friendly rivalry and thus stimulate their efforts nfter proficiency ill the use of liro extinguishing appliances. I'rectuKxIillillors. FurmerB will be pluased to learn that tho city oouncil haB made arrangements wheru by all goods, stoek and machinery, intended for competition at tho provincial exhibition, y ill bo carried free of charge by tho iVost- minstev nnd Surrey ferry. This will be a grent saving ta formers and other intending exhibitors, and it will also prove an additional inducement to thein to increaso tho numbor of thoir exhibits, which again will add largely to the display on the fair grounds, and thus a benefit will bo conferred all round. The success of tho exhibition depends largely on tho numbor and quality of tho exhibits, and therefore it will bo necessary to offer every pos- sible inducement to tho farmers to patronize it largely. Tho arrangements, if any, for transportation, arrived at with tho river steamers, should bo made publio with tho least possible delay, so that up-river farmers will know exactly what preparations moke for tho exhibition. Tlio Visiting- Medicos. A largo party of eastern medical gentlemen who have been "doing" tho accessible portions of the province pretty thoroughly, so far as sight-seeing is concerned, arrived iu the city yesterday and spent the dny taking in tho sights. Among tho party were Dr. Wishart, Dr. Mitchell, Dr. Waugh Dr. Davis of London, Ont,, Dr. Fleming, of Chatham, Ont., Dr. Lindsay, of Strathroy, Ont, and Dr. Oldwright and Dr. Reove of Toronto. A number of ladies were in the party. Every available minute was occupied by visitors in soaroliiiig for items of interest. • Dr. MoGuigan, of Vancouver, wus along, and he with several of our local practitioners, piloted Ihe easterners everywhere. They saw the lumber cutting establishments, and were amazed at the wonderful size of the timber being out, and marvelled at the simple and easy manner in whioh the monster timbers are handled. A number of the canneries were also visited, and these probably, afforded the medicos more genuine intorest tlian anything they havo seen since coming to the provinco. All tho visitors wore delighted with thoir stay in Westminster, and spoke of tho city in most enthusiasts terniB. They nearly all returned homo to-day, but a few will remain in the proviuco a woek or two longer. From J.Butchelor and Jos. Johnson, vote collectors, reporting the results of their work as follows : PROVINCIAL VOTEHS' LIST. Voters on dd list 412 Voters added to tho old list 038 1050 Struck off 49 Total 1001 DOMINION VOI'Etts' LIST. Voters on old list 389 Voters addod to old list 1097 1486 Struck oft' 101 1385 City Council. Tl:e Ule Kim Ended. Tho sockoye run has come to an end at last, or nearly bo, tho boats lost night only averaging 75 fish eaoh. Sockeyo nots aro being hauled out and will bo roplaood by spring salmon nots, the fishermen expecting to mako a good haul in thoso lish. The cohoes are not dun yet, but a number of the connories are making every preparation to givo them good attention when thoy do como. Opinions diffor ns to the dimensions the cohoo run will ns- sumo, but tho majority of fishermen seem to think theso lish will be veiy plentiful. Tho humpbacks have been vory scarce up to date, and the probabilities are that they will not prove so great a nuisance as in ful nur jours. The council met at 8 o'clock last night for the transaction of business. Present—Aldermen Juques, McPhaden, Reid, Curtis, Calbick and Cunningham. ) Mayor Toffiiiond in the chair. COMMUNICATIONS, From tho returning officer, declaring the election of Mr. TownBend ob mayor, and certifying that he had been regularly sworn in. His worship in taking his seat as mayor, said ho desired to thank the gentlemen who had been instrumental in his election for their support. He hopod the council would got along without contention, and settlo down to business in a businesslike manner. (Applause,) From H. M. Cooper, W. A. Duncan and ethers, petitioning to have Clarkson stroot opened between Church and Cloment streets. Referrod to the board of works to report on at next meoting. From Finlay Mcintosh, asking tho council to have the fence and obstructions removed from tlio junction of Thomo road und Sapperton North road. Reforred to tho city engineer. From Geo. Turner, asking permission to lay a sower pipo on Gunning- ham street. Permission granted under tho supervision of tho onginecr, From E, S. Scoullar, asking permission to lay a drain on Blackwood Btreet. Permission granted, From the health officer, enclosing report of city's health. Recoived and filed. From Jus. A. McMartin, secretary N. W. Rillo association, asking a grant of money to defray tlio expenses of the Westmlnater members of the British Oolumbia Rille team to Ottawa. Reoeived. From Mstheis & Milligan attontion to tt Cornier opplici lease of water lots; also oskillj miinent lease of water lot Laid over till next Monday oi From Richard Bulmnn Liverpool, enclosing price list of goods. Receivod and filed. From Mrs. Brighouse, notifying the oounoil that she would huld tho city responsible for any damage done to her proporty by tho excavations nn Agnes stroet, nnd that notion would bc entered to recover tho sumo. Received nnd filed. From F. G. Twigg, Vancouver, up- plying for position of superintendent of construction on thu now water works and enclosing testimonials. Ru- ferred to the water committoe. From Chief of Polico Pearce, nskinp. Total Reoeived and filed. From the governor-general's secretary, stating his excellency would not bo able to arrive ill Westminstor be- oro October 10th, but that tho exact date will be announced later. Received and tiled. Tho board of works recommended that D. A. McDonald's tender for grading Clinton street bo accepted, and that §690 be added to the estimate; that John Payne's tender for London street bo accepted; also reporting they had completed the Begbie and McKenzie atreet contraots. Roport adopted. Aid. McPhaden nsked how it was that Clinton street was to bo extended to the Nortii road while St. Andrews street was only extended to Pelham street. Aid. Calbick explained that there wero a largo number of poople living back of Clinton street who had no moans at present of getting out and this stroot would answer the purpose. The park committee reported that tho tender of Scolt, Creighton & Mor- sholl, ttt §3,187, was the lowest for the stables, sheds, etc., for the oxhibition grounds, and recommended its acceptance. Report adopted. Aid. Curtis reported that the design for the water works will be completed within a day, and he aBked that power bo given to send the same to an expert for an opinion. He explained that tho transfer of tho wator worka company's rights to the eity was now in progress. Tho matter was referred to a special meeting of the council to be held Tuesday aftornoon. Tho Railway committee asked further time to report. Aid. Curtis reported that Messrs. Terhune and Dominy had been added to tho police foroe. Aid. McPhaden, for the street naming committee, asked further time to report. Granted. Aid. Cunningham suggested that the namo Columbia Btreet be applied to all that portion of the road extending from Columbia street to the northern limits of tho city. ACCOUNTS. Following accounts were ordered paid; Chas. Cameron §9.00; J. M. Wiso §34.50, T. J. Trapp §50, T. Ackerman $1,600, McLennan & Loney §475, News-Advertiser §11.05, Montreal Gazette, §19.50, Jlfoil Printing Co., §45, J. D. Batohelor §75, J. J. Johnson §76, Z. S. Hall §40.20, E. A. Wilmot $3, Wilson Bros. §18.25, Royal city mills §44.65. Aid. Curtis reported that arrangements had been made whereby all exhibits to the provincial fair will be carried across the river by the ferry free of oharge. This iucludes stock and inaoliinery. Aid. Jaques suggested that Mr. Pickering, tho English sewerage engineer now in Victoria should bo invited over to givo an idea of wliut a sewerage system for Westminstor would oust; it was ft matter that would havo to be illtcildcd to noon, and; a bettor chance of an expert'8 opinion could not lie obtained. On motion the clerk Iffis inatrueted to invito Mr. Pickering to visit the oity. Aid. Roid gave notico that he Would move for an appropriation of §100 for tlie purposo of assisting in defraying tiie oxponses of the B. C. Rille team to Ottawa. Aid. Jaques gave notice that he would movo for an appropriation of §1,000 for the oxhibition celebration. The council then adjourned till Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. In lhe Mlilsl or lire We nre in Ilealli. An Ashcroft correspondent, writing under date of August 17, says: Yesterday morning this community was startlod by the nows of tho Budden death of Mrs. Margret Ann Lehman, the beloved wife of Isaac Lehman, Esq.,-J. P., of Ashcroft and Cache Creek. The deceased leaves a husband and five children, who have tho entire sympathy of this community in this their sod bereavement. By the death of this estimable lady the family lose a kind and affectionate mother and the oommunity u goud Christian and kind neighbor. The event haa cast quite a gloom over tliis community that will take aome time to remove. The funeral Borvieo will take placo to-morrow (Sunday) at Ashcroft, the Rev. Mr. Ladner, of Kamloops, officiating. On hearing tho news at Ashcroft the citizens got together, held a meeting, and decidod to purchase a piece of proporty closo to tho town for a public cemetery. Ill a short timo the necessary funds wore collectoH and the ground purchased. After paying for tho lot there will be sufficient funds to put a fence around it, which will bo done at once. Mrs. Lehman's will be the lirst interment. D.S. AGENTS is «. CO. LAURANCE'S SPECTACLES. Wholesale iggists NEXT COLONIAL HOTEL. NKW WESTMINSTER, B. C. D Wholesale City Market. per inn lbs 8 4 00 8 4 50 7 50® 8 60 Boef, Pork Mutton " Polntoes.new" Cabbage " Onions " ..... Wheal. " Oats " Pons " Hay, per lon Butter (rolls) per n>... Olieese, " Eggs, perdoz Cordwood (retail! por cord. Apples, per box Hldes(gr'n) per 100 lbs " (dry) " Wool, per lb . 8 110 8 II 00 75® 100 509 100 . 100(8 150 , 1 60 @ 0 00 , 125® , 1 60 Is, 2 00 . 10 00 m 14 00 . 0 25® 0 30 0 11 (i» 0 15 . 30® 35 . 3 00 «t 4 00 , 80® 100 . 4 (HI ® 6 00 . 5 01) @ 9 00 0 @ 10 Mi'tcoruloKlcnl Itcnnrt ror IVceli Ending Aug. 1:111. man. MAX. WIN. RAIN. Sunday 75.0 54.0 Monday 75.0 56.0 Tuesday 80.0 55.0 Wednesday 74.0 51.0 Thursday ..: 67.0 57,0 Friday 64.0 50.0 Saturday 68.0 50.0 Thick smoko and log. A, Peele, Capt'n. RESS-MAKBTG DEPARTMENT will be re-opened August 1st, and will be under the management of a FIRST- CLASS DRESS-MAKER from Montreal. Style and fit guaranteed. WALKER & SHADWELL, dwsc2Stc COLUMBIA STREET. 0.10 0.24 0.48 MEI) LEHMAN.-At Cache Croek, on the morning ol the 10th Inst., Murgaret Anno, he- loved wifo ot Isaao Lehman, J. P., aged 37 years, 4 months and 15 days. GENERAL & SHELF HARDWARE, Including Tools of all kinds of tho best makes; Cross-cut & 3I;!!!(l-t';lWS, Barbed Wire for Fencing, and all the necessary Utensils for Farming** Pulley Blocks. Snatch Blocks, Eope. & CJbaiii in all sizes; I'itch, Tar & Oakum; Tarred and Plain Paper for Building Paints & Oils in all colors; Liquid Paints in all shades; Floor Paints ready touse; Grind Stones; Wall Paper in all designs; Brooms &, Brushes for all purposes; Lubricating Oils; Traps of all descriptions, and a general assortment of Agricultural Implements. tr Special attention giveu to orders by mail. T. J. TIES---.-?-? , MeCOM, * JENNS, BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS, eto. Offl- cos-Mnsonio Buildings, New Westminster, and Vancouver, B. C. dwtc CARPETS! first up ib w n cawis CONSISTING OF Police Conrt. Boforo X. 0. Atkinson, P. M. Muff)', a Fort Rupert Indian, charged with being drunk and incapable, pleaded guilty but said ho had only taken u littlo drop. Fined 85, and coats or M dnys. Sadio Clark, oharged wilh keeping a huuso uf ill-fame, pleaded guilty and was lined §25, nud costs or one mouth, Lottie Gilbert, charged with keeping a houso of ill-fame, pleaded guilty and was lined ij'iii, or one month. Mubel Clair, charged with boing an inmiito of a house of ill-fame, pleaded guilty and wub tilled 815, or one montli. . Lily Edwards, charged with being an inmate of a houso of ill-fiuuo, pleaded euilty and was fined §15, or one month. ___________ CONFIRMED. Tho favorable impression produced on the lirst appearance of the agreeable liquid fruit remedy. Syrup of Figs, a fow years ago, has been more than confirmed by tho pleasant experience of all who havo used it, r.nd the succoss of the proprietors and loatiufaetiireis, the Cal. Fig Syrup Company. A very large concourse of peoplo witnessed the turning of the lirst sod ou the Qu'Appelle, Long Lake and Sss kiiteheiviiii Railway by Mrs. Dewdney ou Saturday nftoriioun. Mayor Smith was master of Ceremonies, Speeches wore delivered by Hon. Mr. Dowd- thu city to supply moro haiidenll's aud uny. Governor lloyal, Messrs, McDmv- clark lanterns; also that the police ■ ell, bavin, and tuners'. Supt. Whyte, oilice in tho city should be fitted np. ] of the O.P.R., was pnsent. Mr. Referred to the police committee with i Duivdncy tvos to be banqueted at Uo- punor lo not, ■ ; giiia U't night. callinf ton foi For pi ::;. Co., A. O. BRYDONE-JACK, HI. A., BARRISTER, SOLICITOR, NOTARY Public, &o. Olllco In the Hamley Building, Columbia St., opposite tbe Colonial Hotol. dwnu-tn JOSEPH E. GAYNOR,B.A..--.B. GOLD MEDALIST ol the Unlvei'sltj ol Dublin. BARRISTER-AT LAW ol llio High Court ot Justice, Ireland. Offlcos, Cornor MoKenzie & Clarkson sts., New Westminster. dwfeSlto (1. W. OttANTi _J1CT. . Clarkson Sts., Westminster. ARCHITECT. Office-Corner Mary and Clarkson Sts., Westminster, dwto W. BOVILL, ARCHITECT NEW WESTMINSf ERl-Offlce, MackoiV- nio Street. • Full list ol City ond Suburban Property. Particular attention paid to Farming Lands. Accurate Information trt correspondents. dwmyOyl A Pleasing- Sense of Health and Strength Renewed, and of Ease and Comfort Follows tho uso of Syrup of Figs, aa ib acta gently On tlio Kidneys, Liver. 0 Bowels Mcotually Cleansing tho System -wiisu Costivo or Uiliotis, Disponing Colds, Headaches and Fevers and ixmnnnontly curing HABITUAT/ CONSTIPATION without weakening or irritating tho organs on wliich it acts, jror sola ln 7Dc liotllna by nil "Leading I)ruggistB. MJurcpAomaiio usl,- or tub OAIIPOEHIA HG SYE.TJ1* 00 sah Fbakcisco. Gai.. i'>ns\-.uh;.. K-. N'H* fcOMt "*• '•* Brussels, Tapestry, Kidderminster, Hemp, Etc. , Rugs, Linoleums, Oilcloths, and Japanese Mattings. ALSO .iKwtlu-i- large shipment close opened in a few days. at liand which will be OGLE, CAMPBELL & FREEMAN, mr.jk.&o'xsixss b_ook ROYAL CITY RICHARD STREET. NEW WESTMJNSTER. MANITPAOTDRERS AND DMAtKRS IN if'Tl mas oi tionp ana uressea lbiddbf Shingles, Shakes, Laths, Pickets, SALMON BOIES, 1ET FLOATS, j4.nsm .__!, Kinsrns or Wood Furnishing Boon's, Fra ernes, X BliiMis. for Canneries. PLAIN AHD FANCY AND ALL Kl* uollldwly ©ws, B&SUisters, Brackets. Newels. OS OF TURNED WORK. COMMERCIAL PRINTING. The Oolumuian Printing EsrABHSHMENT hus first-clnss fuciities for all kinds of Commercial Printing. Bill Heads. Letter Heads, Circular**, Cards, Envelopes, Blank Forms of every description, Posters, Dodgers, Price Lists, ite. Prices will bo found ns low as at any other offion when first-class work is doue. VOLUME 34. f^-f-*a'.'..i-iwmr-i'-gl^^ WEEKLY BRITISH COLUMBIAN, NEW WESTMINSTER, B. C, AUGUST 21, i^-gftiq-iiTi —'.::■■•arvj.--ik™-.- -• -.".vy;,/;;,-aftWiiJi-Ki, 1880. aeaaac. jr_&aa_a__n____ JSO. 34. Weekly British Columbian Wednesday Horning, Aug. ti, i*>». Hr. llulicr VI lllnliflivs. It is very evident, says the World, that Victoria's senior representative in the commons has shaken the dust of the federal capital off his shoes forever. Ho has just notilieil this authorities of St. George's churoh that inasmuch as lie i3 not likely to visit Ottawa again, lie fuels ubli«oil to withdraw his name from the subscription list of worshippers at that church. An Ottawa exohungo says that this looks as if Mr. Baker, who was disappointed over not getting a seuatorship, does not intend fo return lo his parliamentary duties, iroio wliich undo! ouo pretext or another he absented himself last session. i'ln-ilioo Quartz. A special to the Colonist from Barkerville says: Tho Bluck Jack Quartz Co., Conklin Guloh, havo completed the crushing of 110 tons of ore, mid a portion of the concentrates from the same huvo been treated at the reduction works. Tho free gold from tlio 110 tons saved oil the plates anioimtud to §520.82, Thirty-five tons of concentrates wore secured, the assay valuo of which is Sl-foii, Eleven tons were treated at the smelter, tho returns being §21)3.55. Tho rosult is considered highly satisfactory, proving the reduction works a complete success, und also proving that the quartz will pay to be worked. Capilano Ore. Dr. Bredemeyer yesterday obtained for assay a sample of galena ore which was found in tho Capilano Valley about 2' miles from the Inlet, on the properly owned by Mr. B. Odium, the discoverer being Mr. W. Spittall. Dr. Bredemeyer slates that a mine worked at Buch convenient distance from Vancouver, and tho smelter at work, oould certainly be made to pay, and he is willing to stake his reputation on the correctness of this statement. What he advises miners to do is not to hold their claims at fabulous prices, but to induce those who have money to work their mines on shares with them. The assay made of the above ore gives $4 in g ild, 7oz. in silver, and 40 per cent, of lead. Spittall claims that the vein out of which the ore was takenis 14 ft. wide, aud goes right into the mountain. Dr. Bredemeyer says it is a low grade, free smelting ore, comparatively free from sulphur, and if a genuine find can without doubt be made remunerative. There is no doubt that if as reported the vein will bo accompanied by others, and if worked other strikes will be made.—JVeii's-_di)cr. tiser. Onr Superannuated Judges. The British Columbia government is credited with an application to the Dominion authorities for the appointment of five county court judges. At present the superior court judges do all the judicial work of the province. Theso functionaries were appointed soon after confederation, and tho old county court judges were retired on a pleasant superannuation allowance, thoir presenco on tho bench not being regarded as necessary. We pay $9,- 500 a year as pensions to these gentlo- men, romoved from tho bench before their usefulness had gone, and are .uow, it would appear, to pay salaries for a new corps of judges who will tako up their work. There is a clause in the civil service law which sets forth that a person receiving a pension may be called into service again, whereupon his pension shall cease. This clause warrants the re-appointment of the superannuated judges and the saving of the pensions; but thia is not the sort of thing the politicians want.—Af oil. A Bailway In Tronlilr. The Black Diamond. Thero was considerable chuckling here at tlio news from Victoria of the safo arrival llieru of tho sealer Black Diamond, although thero is naturally much resentment still existent at the, outrageous conduct of Capt. Shepherd in forcibly boarding tho vessel and breaking open the ship's lockers. Shepherd's action and that of his government affords a very remarkable contrast to tho treatment extended to the United States fishing vessels thut have been seized or detained for tran- grossionsof our fishery laws on the Atlantic. Take as an instance the case of ihe schooner Multic Winship, seized off Sidney in June last. That vessel was released on n bund for §3,- 000, and subsequently our government intimated its willingness to give up tho vessel on a payment of $2,000 and expenses, whilo in tho case nf the Canadian vessels seized in Behring Sen in 1SS7 a number of thom have boon allowed to go to decay, and in othor cases, when it was proposed to bond them tho amount of security demanded was so far io exooss of the actual valuation that- the owners refused to huvo anything to do with them. With regard to the othcis, we learn that up to tho present it has been impossible to secure a re-valuation of the seined vessels. Apai t together from the recent seizure, the conduct of Oapt, Shepherd must of necessity engage the must serious at teution of the home government. In this case a vossel having a British register and flying the British flag is boarded on the high seas and forcibly searched. Under these circumstances it is surely'due to British vessels pursuing a legitimate calling thut the Imperial government should, without procrastination, tuke prompt and decisive measures to protect its commerce beyond the territorial waters of the United States or any otlier country. ~- Empire. Tuesday afternoon Brice Crawford, employed in rolling logs in the Ottawa river near Mackey's, Ont., was killed by u large stone weighing about two tons falling from the bank of the river and crushing him. His fellow employees were unable to move the stone, and had to go two miles for help. Meanwhile the poor fellow was screaming with agony, and died in that position before help came. Hon. J. E. Prcndergast, provincial secretary and representative in the Manitoba government of -the French seotion, has resigned, owing to the announcement by his colleages of their intentions to introduce legislation at the next session of the legislature abolishing the dual language system and separate Oatholio schools. It is also said Col. McMillan, provincial treasurer, will resign. C. C. Richards k Co. ffcii'8,-1 have used MINARD'S LINIMENT in my family for Borne years and believe it the best medicine in the market as it does all it is recommended to do. Daniel Kiehstf.au. Canaan Forks, N.B. John Madei-, Mahone Bay, informs us that ho was cured of a very severo attack of rheumatism by using MINARD'S LINIMENT. Advices from Seattle state that a few days ago some excitement wu created over the fact ooming to light that the Seattle, Lake Shore & Eastern Railroad was in the hands of a receiver, and many anxious faces wero to be Been around the prominent business centers. It seems that Earle Ss McLeod, of Victoria, contractors for that corporation, havo beonmo tired of promises und ure trying to obtain through tho courts something moro substintial for services performed, and accordingly brought suit au'aiiisl the road before Judge Hanford, who ih- sued au order appointing W. H. Led- gerwoud rcoeivor. It appears that Earlo it Co.'s contracts were completed and tiio company was asked to audit the same, but have failed tn comply, and •"•':-" j tly " in foi mud that if thn niatter wn not straightened by August 2nd, they would commence auit, which was accordingly dono. Eveiy ojfort wos made to supress these facts from tho press and public, but in vain. On searching the records oflice in Seattle it was learned that the firm abovo namod had brought suit against tlio road for a claim of $87,000, and that thoy asked tho court (Judgo Hanford) to appoint a receiver. Their affidavit] stito that tho company is insolvent and that it iB their intention to sell the property and defraud thoir creditors, and further, that the intorest on tho bonds due on August 1 would not bo paid. President McDonald, with Judgo Burke, counsel for tho corporation, immediately appealed to the justico that tho receivership bo dis- solvod, Bonds wero given in Ihe sum of fe80,000, and tho couvt thormipnn dissolved tho recoivorship, nnd the case will bo heard at tho noxt term of oourt. , North British and Mercantile FIRE INSURANCE oo-PAirr. Capital, .~"lM5,0OO,0©©. RATES OH FARM BUILDINGS. DWELLINGS, Hard or Lumber Finished, 100 feet from Barns, % per cent, for 1 yenr, or I'A per cent, for 8 years. STABLE8-2 per conl. for t year, or i per cent, for 3 years. J. G. JAQUES, Affcnt, WIU17IUI New Westminsteb, 11. C. mo CLEAR OUT TIIE BALANCE OF 1 my smell 1 will sell died of all lipids ai. llm fallowing low prices: Mixed Onls anil Peas, 28 per oent, Pons, 9811,110 hit Ion tin. "ill per cent Pens, $'»S.(H> pir Ion. Chopped liarlr) I evil, si-won per ion. Pea fell, tsii'.ue por lon. Tlio above feed Is warranted lo lie fli'st- ,,,„„.,, ..„*..... ,:..:,.,.oeit u..U nloekialbors ir, bettor onu lie found In lhe market. Terras,cash on delivery. JAMES HOSSAOK, wJly21m'J Langley Mills. Department of Fisheries, Canada. DEPARTMENT OK FlSUBftlES, Ottawa, 25th July, 1880. Huh-Scctlon fl of RccHon 8, Fisheries Act, Cup. DS, Revised Stall'tea. of Canaxta, I, the Minister of Mnrlno and Fish cries, appnlnlfil miliar tho mild Act, nml em- powered thereby ''to dellno tho tidal "bounihiry uf Estuary Ualilng for tho purposes of U^Ar^^Ui hereby dofinn the tfdnl Boundary/oi* Salmon net. flatting within tho Estuary of iho Praaei* Rlvor, In lhe Provlnoe of HrlUnh {.loimnbln, (o hn from n ilno drawn from I ho mouth of Kumns Rlvor to a point duo north aoross (he abovo-immed stream, lilvon undor my hand (his ~jLli d-tv 0/ .Tuly,l8!;o. (JHAKLKH It. XUI'PKH, Mlnlsterof Marino and Fisheries. dwau8t3 for infants and Chiidreiu 1 "Cast-rials so -troll adapted to children that I Castoria curea CoHe, Constipation, [rwioinmendHasBU-GeriortoanyprescriDtion I Sour Stomach, Diarrhoea, Eructation, knowntome." ea, Ahch^M.D., I ^^ST' tfW8 ^ "* Pr°m0te° Ul So. Oxford St., Brooklyn, N. T. | Without injurious medication. The Cehtaur Company, Ti Murray Street, N. Y. [i^^m^t^^m^^^^mt^m^m^rWm^mW^^mm^MSc^^^ TO Sif 11. IP YOU WANT TO ENJOY A GOOD CIGAR, ASK FOR THE BRITISH L HENRY LEE *-"Thoy are not only made of tlio CllOICCSt ToltilCCO but they arc of HOMO I""aKllfilctUi*e, and should bo patronized by all good citizens. WM. TIETJEN, Manufacturer, I1.0LB1-.00K BUILDING, COLUMBIA STREET, HEW WESTMINSTER, dwl'-noly Ks1\ THE UNliKltKIGNED HAS WILL SELL THEIR REMAINING STOCK OF AT COST, FOR CASH. dwooltlto BUGGIES! RUGGIES! JUST RECEIVED, A CARLOAD OF Pell, RiceCoil-spring sMcLaughlan vG-eivi --MO- DUPLEX, HANDY, BRADLEY & OTHER Democrat and Express Wagons! mW The Best and Cheapest Rigs ever offered for sale in British Columbia, dwapUte iHeicl tfo Ourrie. IF1. CiR.A.ICEJ SALE 3 Practical Watchmaker, Manufacturing Jeweler & Optician. OPPOSITE THE BANK OF MONTREAL, WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY, (PLATED WAKE, &G. BEST QUALITY. EASTERN PRICES. A full line of Spectacles Ss Eye-Glasses in stool, rubber, ailver arc gold frames. The finest Pebbles mode, $4 per pair; all sir/lits suited, Speoial attention given to FINE WATOH REPAIRS. Having learnt.i the business thoroughly from some of tho finest Horologors In England, and since thon managed the watch-repairing departments of a fow of the best firms on the continent of America, Is a sufficient guarantee of good workmanship. Formerly manager for nearly 8 years of tho well-known firm of Savage k Lyman, M.utreal, Charges Moderate, . , _•"_,', Montreal, Dec, 1887.—Mr. P. Crake.—Andw, Robertson, Esq., Chahman ol Montreal Harbor Commissioners, says: "I never found a Watehmakor who did so well for mo as you did when in Montreal, and I am sorry you are not horo to-day." dwap!2to COMMERCIAL PRINTING The Columbian Pihntino Establishment hus first-clnso facilities for all lands of Commercial Printing. Bill Heads. Idler Heads, Circulars, Cards, Envelopes, Blank Forms of every description, Posters, Dodgers, Price List3, &c. Prices will bo found ns low us at any other offiou where first-class work is done, 31 Farm Wagons. IS Buck Boards. 1 Span well matched 4-year old Black Horses. S Single Driving Horses, tt flows and Calves. 10 Head Steers. 1 Trotting Wagon. S3- A Full Lino of Cooking Stoves, Heating Stoves, Tinware, Hardware, Groccrie-;, Dry Goods, Notions, Crockery k Stoneware, Clothing, Hats k Caps, Drugs, Farm Implements, House Furnishings, Furniture, and the Largest Lino of Boots and Shoes above Westminster and the most Complete Stock of General Merchandise, COME AND EXAMINE AND BE CONVINCED. HENDERSON BROS. Jyl0d*w8m Low eierg, Harris az co. Real Estate, INSURANCE V;y* Purchase Ssll anil Lease Property, Collect Rents, Make Loans on Mortgages, And transact all Business relating to Real Estate, AGENTS FOR London Assurance Corporation. Connecticut Flro Insnrance Co. of Hartford. London and Lancashire Life Astuir. anco Co. Canton Insurance Olllcc, Ld. (Marino) OFBIOKSI Columbia St., New West'r. 41 Government St., Victoria dwaeMyl —■__.-_i__c_;<_»_a__.____i_ DRESS MAKING At MISS JSMRKGS', (Late op Ehoiakd) Corner ol Church aud Oolumbla Streets, NEW WESTMINSTER. -SB-Satisfaction guaranteed. dwfe7tc baker nm, & CO'Y 10 Cliapol Walk, South Castlo St., Liverpool, England. 3 Bank Buildings, Columbia Street, New \V cstminster, B. C. Shipping and Oomniission __.«3--ESS'ff-_'S5, Ceiiebal Wholesale Merchants &Inh>ortehs Any description or Goods Imported to order und Custom and Shin broking transacted. Latest Freight and Market Quotations, dwau2te. run s afe'.)Ml!;sjSj NURSERY Fra!* Trees, Ufiuuncnlsl TrccR. Small Fruits, And GARDEN STOCK on hand In'great variety. Evorythlng flratodiiss aod furnished in good shape. aa-Send 15 ots. for valuable 80-page Bo* scrli'llve C'.'itiilnirne Willi U bountiful colored nlatoil, Prlee l.ir.ts Hunt. free. G. \V. HKNKY, dwdeioto Port Hammond, n. 0. Douglas Street Nursery, ORllF.ItS TAKEN FOR FRUIT AND ORNAMKNT.-U, TRUES, Including all the leading varieties of Apples, Pears, Plums, Cherries, ALSO SHALL Fill ITS of overy description. Ituii'ltu'lH, Wreaths and Crosses made to order. ddwnp3yl p. LATHAM. Cor. Columbia add Churoh Sts. New Westminster, Brit. Col. Monuments, Headstones & Tablets In Marble or Granito ot Best Quality. CORNER POSTS AND CURBING. N. 11—Just received—tho Iinest assortment of scotch (Iruiillc -Monuments over soen n British Columbia, which will bo sold at prices putting competition out of the question. dwmh2lyl ALEX. HAMILTON' PROP. MAJOR & PEARSON Real Estate Brokers aud Financial Agents* AGENTS FOR Confederation Ltf* A it Dotation of Toronto. Royal nnd Lancashire Fire Insur- an*e Companies* aa.Valuable Lots for sale ln the City nml District of Westminster; and choice Lots In the City of Vancouver. Persons wishing to buy or sell city or rural property should communicate with us. Oillces: Bank of B.C. building, opposite posl oilice, Westminster, nnd Hustings St., Vancouver. dwaplfltc ff. LLeonarMo. 330-333 CQBD0VA STREKT, VANCOUVER. B.C. Importers and Dealers in MACHINERY OF ALI. DESOBITIONS. MARINE WORK A SPECIALTY. dwdeSOto Puyallup Nursery I niU, SEEDS, BEED POTATOES, Grown In the famous Hop Region of Puyallup and White River Valleys, *_->.OVER ONE MILLION. ROSr-*- TREES - PLANTS, TOKS of Grass and Olover Seed. TON* of Choice Seed Potatoes (1(1 kinds) TONS ot Oholeest Vegetable Seeds, SEASON 1880 41800. Enough for Dealers, Enough for Planters Now revised List nnd Prices Just out. Don't lool youriolf by not sending for It iniincillatclit aud learn what ls grown and to be hud closo at homo. Catiiloguo free to nil. J. IN. OliLK, WJcBlnll Puyallup, Wash. Tor. BANK' BUILDINGS, Mary Street, Hew Westminster, B.C. ITwr.wpnoNB ?-To r,i- . Kiiinilii: ROAD, HALIFAX, EN LAUD. CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS AND AUDITORS, CONVEYANCERS, REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE AGENTS, STOCK AND SHARE BROKERS. London and Lunouhlra Vln and British Kuiplre Life In.nraucc Companies. Ntw Woaimlii.t.r Building Society. AooounLant'fl Olllcc, Dloce.e of N.W. City Auditor., 1B80, IHS7 and 188a. ADVISE CLIENTS IN THE BUYING ANU HELLING Ol' REAL l'KOl'EK- TY IN THE CITY AND DISTRIOT, and other monetary transactions. Havo soveral good Investments ou their books, and all uew eoineiii will do well to call before doing business elsewhere. dwSdoly