��r��" Ltt'1 aVi* Daily Edition No. 1271 Nelson, British Columbia, Thursday, February 20, 1902 Eleventh Year BRITAIN MAY TAX GRAIN With Preference to That Coming From the Colonies. Goal Shortage Serious.���Hog Cholera In Central Ontario. Toronto, Feb. 19.���The Evening Telegram's London cable says it is rumored that the Chancellor of the Exchequer bas decided to tax foreign grain, imports from tlie colonies being exempt. The Welshmen have adopted Chamberlain's proposal and have started a subscription for the purpose of removing the Welsh colony in Patagonia to Canada. The sum of 87,500 has already been subscribed. Tlie soft coal famine here is now acute with no relief in sight. Soma factories are able to use hard coal and so have thus avoided closing down. HOG CHOLERA APPEARS. Collingwood, Feb. 19.���Hog cholera has broken out south of here. The hogs are being slaughtered whenever infection is supposed to exist. CANADA HAS DONE ENOUQH. Board of Trade Objects to Further Expenditure in South Africa. Montrea1, Feb. 19.���The Chanibre de Commerce, or French board of trade, today passed a resolution calling upon the government not to meet tbe demand of tho Toronto Imperial League that Canada should meet tha full expenditure of sending all contingents to South Africa. James Carruthers, the well known grain man, has joined the board of directors of tho Sovereign Bank of Canada. Charles Savage, alias Charlie Soott, alias Will West, a nergo, waa arrested here thia afternoon charged with the theft of a trunk full of jewelry,valued at $10,000, from Portland hotel, Port- laud, Ore., last November. Savage waa employed by the hotel as a bell boy aud tho trunk was the propertj of a oommeorial traveller named F. Towusall, of New York. Savage was suspected but left the oity before he could bo arrested. He was traced from city to eity until arrested here today. Frankie Thomas with whom he has boon living tor some time, was arrested also. Savage admitted his identity but declared his innocence of the robbery. sentenced to be banged at Fort Saskatchewan ou March 20th. Tbo Kelly house, Brandon, was damaged to the extent of 85U0 by fire I today. NEARING THE FINALS. Some Interesting Games in the Big Curling Event. Winnipeg, Feb. 19.���Several finals in tbe Winnipeg curling bonspiel will be reached tcmorrow. Dunbar, of St. Paul, was beaten in the Orand Challenge competition this afternoon by Rochon, of Foit William, 15 to 10. This puts Rochon in the finals against Flower, of Birtlo, or Braden, of Winnipeg. Dunbar won two good games in tne Gait competition from Mc- Conegby and Cameron. J. D Flavelle, of Lindsay, won thiee games today. He defeated Sutherland, of Selkirk, 10 to 8, in the Dolge event, and Whaten, of Fort William, 15 to 8, in the Gait competition. In the Veterans' competition, Flavelle skipped the Portage la Prairie veterans against Tamblyn, of Nelson, B.C., aud Won 22 to 1. Ilartstone, of Winnipeg,is in the finals of the Royal Caledonian, waiting for McLean, Holland, and Baker of the Winnipeg Oranites, and Sutherland, of Selkirk, to play their games. The Walkerville competition is between Sutherland, of Selkirk, Patton, ot Winnipeg, Town, of Wawanesa, and McKillop, of Portage la Prairie. STRONGLY AGAINST MARTIN. Convention in Victuria Declares Against the Vancouver Gathering. (SPECIAL TO TUB MINER,) Victoria, Feb. 19.���A convention of Libearls at which 300 were present, met here last night and among other business passed a resolution refusing to recognize tbe Vancouver convention i Martin was repudiated as tlio Liberal leader and a vote ol confidence iu Senator Templeman was carried. Only four supporlen Martin with reference to the leadership and but ten endorsed the convention. ACTED WITH HUMANITY NO STRIKES FOR TWO YEARS, LIQUOR PLEBISCITE. Will Terms on Which Referendum Carry in Manitoba. Winnipeg, Feb. 19.���Attorney General Campbell announced in the house this aiternoon that the referendum vote would be taken on March 27th next and tho prohibition aot will come into force on June 1st If any of tho three following conditions are fulfilled: 1. If 45 per cent, ol those on tne list vote iu favor of tho aot; or (2) if 00 per cent, on the voters' list vote, and 00 por cent, thereof vote in favor, (il) il the vote falls below 00 per cent, then a percentage between 00 per cent, and 04 2-3 per cont. will bo taken. No reference Is made in the bill to compensation for the liquor men. The bill consists of 25 clauses and two ichedules, but apart from the provisions outlined above there is little or nothing which affects the issue. The majority of the clauses ure merely formal ia thoir nature and provide for machinery and so forth. The Manitoba I.O.O.F. grand lodge is In session. The local government intends to Riant |75,000 to the C.P.R. to extend its branoh lines in the province. Mrs. Angelina Chnrbonneuu, of this city, is seeking in St. Paul, a divorce from her husband. Thoy wero married here on June 13th. 1898. Complete returns from Lisgar have been received. The totals aro: Stewart 3,395, Richardson 2,332, Toombs 1,643. Stowart's majority over Richardson is 1,002. Toombs, Conservative, lost his deposit. Charles Buller was found" guilty tonight of murdering Leone Stainton, at Battle River, In April last and waB Publishers Agreement With Typo- graphical.TJnion Was Responsible. New York, Feb. 19.���The secend day's session of the 10th annual meeting of the Amerioan Nowpaper Pub- liliers' association was held hero today. The session was devoted to the report of tbe special standing committee which deals with labor matters. The report was made by Frederick Driscoll, tbe commissioner wbo represents the committee in dealing with the International Tyi'ogiupbical union and the International Printing Pressmen's union. Since the loima- tion uf the committee in April. 1900, it was stated there had been no strikes. The present agreement between the association and the union Will expire on May 1st and negotiations are now under way to make a five-year agreement. NO RENT CAMPAIGN. Several Holdings in Roscommon Sold hy Sheriff. Dublin, Feb. 19.���Twenty farms on Lord Defresne's estate in Roscommon county, were sold by the sheriff today, the tenants having refused to pay rent. A largo number of other "clearance sales" aro ponding as a result of the "no rent campaign" now being oarried on by the United Irish league. RELATIONS RENEWED. Franco and Venezuela Come to Terms on Trade Matturs, Paris, Feb. 19.���The minister of Foreign affairs, M. Dulcasso, and the Venezuelan plenipotentiary, Seuor Maubourgauet, signed an arrangement today forming a basis for tbe resumption of diplomatic relations between France and Venezuela and a commercial convention |,roviding for mutual most favoied nation treatment. The arrangement must bo ratified before May 1st. OFF DAY AT OH ESS. Monto Carlo, Feb. 19.���No rogular round was played today in the chesB tournament but thc commlttoe ordered adjournod and drawn games of previous rounds to be concluded and replayed respectively. When tho first adjournment took place, Pillsbury and Teichmann hud drawn as also had Tsohigorin and Maroczy. In the afternoon sitting the following additional resulta were recorded : Eisonberg beat Meises, and Tarrasch and Albin drew. The IIth round will he played tomorrow. Official Reports Uphold Repu tatlon of Army In Philippines. Investigation Showed Foun- datlonless Complaints of Cruelty. Washington, Feb. 19.���Responding to an inquiry from Senator Lodge, the Secretary of War sent to him a large number of papors bearing upon thc charge tbat cruelty is practiced by the American troops on the natives of the Philippines. Senator Lodge presented the documents iu the Senate. Among the dooumeuts forwarded are the records of 13 investigations into suoh charges and the secretary says that every report or charge ol this discrip- tion which has at any time been brought to the notice of the war de- partment,hns been made the subject of prompt investigation. He adds that in substantially every case inquired into the report has proved to be unfounded or grossly exaggerated. He also says the department is now engaged in conducting an investigation into tho chaige made in the senate last week that tbe "water cure" is the lavonte torture of the American soldiers and especially of the Macabebee scouts to force the natives to give information, and that a soldier who was with Goneral Funs- ton hud stated that he bad helped to administer the "water cure" to 100 natives, ail but 20 of whom had died. He enclosed a copy of a letter received from General Funstou dated February 2nd, 1902, in which he declares the statement to be an "atrocious lie without the slightest foundation in fact," and also a letter from Lieut Batson, the commander of the Maca- babee scouts, to the same effeot. Presenting the other side of the picture Seoretary Root says: The war ou the part of the Filipinos bas been oonducted with barbarous cruelty common among uncivilized races and with general disregard to tbe rules of civilized warfare. They deliberately adopted the policy of killing all natives, however peaceful, who were friendly to our government and in thousunds of instances the poor creatures, wbo depended upon our soldiers for protection, have been assassinated. Tbe Filipino troops have frequently fired upon our men from under protection of flags of truce, tortured them to death when taken prisoners, buried alive both Amercians and friendly natives, and horribly mutilated the bodies of the American dead. That soldiers fighting against such an enemy and with their own eyos witnessing suoh deods should occasionally bo regardless of their order and retaliate by unjustifiable severity is not incredible. Such things happen in every war between two civilized nations. That suob occurrences have been sanctioned or permitted Is not true. A constant and effective pressure of prohibition, precept and discipline has been maintained against them. That tbere has heen any sucb practice is not true. The cases have boen far and few between, scattered infrequently over a great area of country along the course of threo years of active conflict through thousands ot engagements and among may thousands of troops. The war in the Philippines has beon conducted by tho Amorioan army with Bupulous regard for the rules of civilized warfare, with genuine considera tion for thu prisoner and tbe non- combatant, with self restraint and with humanity never surpassed, if over equalled in any conflict, worthy only of praise und reflecting credit upon tho American people. NO GREAT CREDIT DUE Roosevelt's Caustic Review of Famous Sampson-Schley Case. Thinks the Findings of Naval Court of Inquiry Were Just. DEMAND FREE SPEECH. St. Petersburg, Fob. 19.���The local university students, at a meeting held today in spite of police orders to the oontrary, rejected the government's concessions respecting student organisations und meetings and proclaimed that they would strike unless their demands for completo autonomy aud fieedom of speech aro granted. Disorders have already broken out at Kieff. The assistant minister of education bas gone to tbat city. Washington, Feb. 19.���President Roosevelt's memorandum upon the appeal of Admiral Schley was made publio today. It says in part: "I have received the appeal of Admiral Sohley and the answer thereto from the navy dopartmeut. I have examined both with tbe utmost care as well as the preceding appeil to the secretary ofthe navy. I have read through all the testimony taken before the court and the statements of the counsel for Admirals Sampson and Schley. I have examined all the official repor's of every kind in reference to tlio Santiago naval campaign, copies of tbe log books and signal books and tbe testimony before tbe court of claims, and have also personally had before me tho four surviving captains of the five ships aside from those of the two admirals which were actively engaged at Santiago. it appears that tho court of inquiry was unanimous in its findings of fact and unanimous in its expressions of opinion on most of its findings of fact. No appeal is made to me from iho verdict of the court on these punts whore it was unanimuus. I have, however,gone carefully over the ovidence on these points also. I am satisfied that on the whole, the court did substantial justice. It should have specifically condemned the failure to enforce an efficient night block- ado at Santiago while Admiral Schloy was in command. On the other hand, 1 feel that there ls reasonable doubt whether he did not move his squadron witn sufficient expodition from port to port. The court is a unit in condemning Admiral Schley's action on the point where it seems to me he most gravely erred���his 'retrograde move ment' when he abandoned the blockade and his disobedience of orders and misstatement of facts in relation thereto. lt should be remembered, however, that the majority of these actions which tbo court censures occurred five weeks or more before the fight itself and it certainly seems that if Admiral Schley's actions were oen- surablc he should not nave been left as second in command, under Admiral Sampson. ''Tho point raised in the appeal is between Admiral Sampson and Admiral Sohley as to which was in command and as to which was entitled to the oredit, if either of them was really entitled to any unusual and pre-emi uent credit by any special exhibition of genius, skill aud courage. The aourt oould have considered both of these questions, but as a- matter of fact,it unanimously excluded evidence offered upon them, and through its president announced Its refusal to hear Admiral Sampson's sido at all, and in view of such exclusion the majority of the court aoted with en tire propriety In not expressing any opinion on these points. Thc mattor has.however, boen raised by the president of the court. Moreover, it ia the point upon which Admiral Schley, in his appeal, lays most slross and which he especially asks mo to consider. I have therefore, carefully investigated this matter also and have informed myself upon it from the best sources of information at my command." Tho president then quotes statements given at various times by the commanders of tho live ships (other than the flagships of tho two admirals) which were actively engaged in the fight. Summing up, he says: "The question of command is in tbis case nominal nnd teohnioal. Admiral Sampson's ship, the New York, was seen at the outsut of tho fight from all other ships except tho Brooklyn. Four of tbeM live captains havo testified lhat they regarded him as present and in oommand. He signalled, 'Close in' to the licet as soon as tbe first Spanish ship appeared, but his signal waB uot seen bv any American vessel. He was actually under fire from tlie forts pedo boats, in addition to signalling the Indiana just at tbo close of the action, but during the action not a single order from him was received by any of tho ships tbat were actively engaged, "Admiral Sohley at the outset of the action hoisted tho two signals of 'Clear ship' and 'Close in' which wus simply carrying out the standing orders of Admiral Sampson as to what should be done if the enemy's shipb attempted to break out of the harbor. Until after the olose of the first portion of tho fight at the mouth of tho harbor and until after ho had made his loop and tbe Spanish ships were fleeing to the westward, not another Americau ship noticed a signal from him. When tho western pursuit bad begun, the Oregon only noticed tbat ie repeated one of his signals of coin mand. The captain of thc Oregon then regarded him as in command, but did not in any shape or way execute any movement or any action of any kind whatsoever in accordance with any order from him. "Io short, the question as to which of the two men, Admiral Sampson or Admiral Schley, was at the time in command, is merely nominal in charaoter. Technically Admiral Sampson commanded the fleet and Admiral Schley,as usual, the western division ; the actual fact, the important fact, is that after the battle was commence! not a helm was shifted, not a gun was fired, not a pound of steam was put on in the engine room aboard any ship actively engaged in ooedience to the order of either Sampson or Schley, save on their owu two vessels. "lt was a captain's fight. Therefore tbe credit to whioh each of the two is entitled rests on matters apart from the claim of nominal command over the squadron, for so (ar as the actual fight was concerned either one or the other in fact exercised any command. Sampson was hardly more than technically in the fight. His real claim for credit rests upon his work as uommandci in chief; upon the excellence of the blockade; upon tho preparedness of the squadron; upon the arrangement of the ships head on in a semi-circle around the baiborucd tho standing ordeis in aocordaneo with whioh they instantly moved to the attaok of tbo Spaniards when the latter appeared. For all these things tho credit is his. "Admiral Schley is rightly entitled ���as is Captain Cook- to tbe ctedit of what the Brooklyn did in tho fighting. On the whole she did well, but I agree with tho unanimous finding of the three admirals who composed the court of inquiry as to tbo 'loop.' It seriously marred the Brooklyn's otherwise excellent record, being in fact, the one gravo mistake made by any Amerioan ship that day. "Under such circumstances, it seems to me tbat the recommendations of President McKinley were eminently proper and, that so far as Admirals Sampson and Schley wero concerned it would have been unjust for him to bave made otber recommendations. Personally,I feel this in view of Capt Clark's long voyage in the Oregon and thc oondition in which bo brought her to thi scene of service, us well as the way in whicb he actually managud her before and during the fight, it would have heen well to havo given bim the same advancmont that ��a> given Wainwright. But waiving this, it is evident that Wainwright was entitled to receive moro than any of the other commanders and that it wns just to Admiral Sampson that he should receive a greater advance in numbers than Admiral Schloy���thoro was nothing dono In the buttle that warranted any unusual reward lor eltber. In short, as regards Admirals Sampson and Schley, I find that President McKinley did substantial justice and thoro would be no warrant fur rovcrslng his action, "Both Admiral Sampson and Admiral Schley are now on thu retired list. In concluding this report the members of tho court of Inquiry, Admirals Dewey, Benhnm and Kamsny unite in stating that they recommend that no further action be taken lu the matter. With this recommendation 1 most heartily concur. There is no excuse whatovor from cither sido for any fnrtnor agitation of this unhappy controversy. To keep it alive would merely do damage to the navy and to tho country." A BASIS FOR SETTLEMENT SHOT THE ACCESSORY. . Winona, Miss., Feb. 19. ���Tom Brown, oolored, today shot and killed Mert D. Williams, son of a Baptist minister, as tho result of a quarrel. Brown escaped witb n posse in pui- sult. Oliver Bibb, a negro, who gavo Brown tbe pistol with whicu Williams was killed, was routed out of his and himself fired a couple of shots at house later aim shot to death by un- tho close of the action with the tor-j known person*. Committee of 36 Form By- Laws to Procure Conciliation. Senator Hanna Pleased Over Probable Success of Scheme. New York, Fob. 19.���The first meeting of the legislative committee of 30 appointed through the national civic federation to arbitrate labor troubles, was held today with Senator Hanna in the chair. The object of the gathering wns to receive a report on a working plan by means of which strikes, lockouts and other lorins of disputes between capitalists and tbe laboiing class mny be settled. This pisn was presented by a subcommittee in the form of a set of bylaws whioh provide that the chairman of the legislative committee of the federation shall appoint a committee on conciliation to consist of nine members, three of whom shall be selected fiom each group of tbe legislative committee representing capital, labor aud the general publio, whose doty it shall be at thc request of the chairman, on information ofthe strike or lockout of more than ordinary magnitude, to use its good offices In restoring harmonious relations, reporting its aotiou tu the legislative committee. Should the efforts of the conciliation coinmittoo prove ineffective and should both parties to the dispute desire the service of the legislative committee it is directed that they may be invited to select two employers and two wage earners from tho legislative committee to serve as an arbitration board. Should tho four find it necessary to appoint an umpire to finally decide the disputo, they may select a fifth member from tbe divisions representing the public. Should a controversy seem of sucn magnitude ns to lustily such action, the officers ot thc legislative oommittee shall be authorized to call a meeting of the onlire legislative committee to consider tho situation and take such action as may in its judgment he required. Thc 'legislative committee may nppoint an auxiliary committee to deal with local disturbances, the rules governing the same to be in harmony with the general purpose of thu industrial department. At tho close of the meeting Senator Hanna said : Tbe meeting was very latiisfactory. Thirty out of the tnirty-six mombers were present and the spirit displayed wus splendid. We feel delighted with the results of our efforts towurds utter harmony between capital and labor. AichbUhop Ireland and Bishop Potter were among those present. ROSSLAND CARNIVAL. Rossland, Feb. IS.���Rossland's fifth annual winter carnival commences tomorrow evening witb a masquerade at tho skating rink. On Friday tne championship skating racos will be run off together with tho first two games in tho senior hockey tournament. Saturday's programme includes tho provincial championship and four other snow shoe races, ski running championship nnd other ski competitions, thiee horse races, one dog race and final matches tor senior and junior hockey championships. Thu ice at the rink hns been kept in good condition and the weather conditions generally are favorable. Advices to hand from outsido points indicate large attendance. MORE WRECKAGE IN GULF. Victoria. Fob. 19.���The chronometer picked up at Cape Beale and believed to have been from the schooner which was washed ashore there, but the name oi identity of which was never learned, wns ruiubered 473 and was made by MeslIS, Parkinson and I'rodhum, of London. Sonic rubber hose marked bowers Rubber Co., Reliance, Sun Francisco, was also picked up. The navHl authorities are erecting a signal tower at Esquimalt wbich will command a view of the struits and which will be connected by wire Willi the ships and forts aronnd thia port and Ksquin.alt. ^SsBfc Nelson Daily Miner, Thursday February 20, iqo? The Nelson Miner I'ubltsbod Evory MorolnK Exoept MondaA BUBSCKIPTION RATK81 Daily por month, by carrier ���. 05c Dully, por nonth, by mall 60c tliiily, por year, hy carrier .$ 7 00 l>��lly, por yes\r, __��� moil fl 00 Daily, por yjar forolKti 9 00 WEKKLY MINER Wookly.por half year tl K Weekly, por year 2 00 'Vookly, per year, foreign 3 00 HiibucriDtiouH iuvorlabiy ln advanoe. LONDON OFFICE 115 Fleet Stroot, E. C. Central Ptohs Agency, Ltd., Spoclal Auontf Aloxnnder Sc Co.. 521 First Avonno, Spokane vVasih., koop this paper on lllo, and arc our authorijod agouU for advertisements and suo- crirjltousi $10 REWARD The above Reward will be paid to anyone giving evidence that will con vlct persons of stealing The Miner from our subscriber's doors. ��� REPUDIATE MARTIN. Mr. Joseph Martin is meeting with not a few rebuffs from tho members of the Liberal party who refuse to acknowledge bim as their leader, even thongh he received the votes of about one third of the Liberal convention, which recently convened at Vancouver. Mr. Martin doubtless docs not care much for this as it IS rule or ruin with him and he would just as lief, probably, bring about one oondition as tbe other. A convention of 300 Liberals lepudiatcd Mr. .Martin as leader on Tuesday evening at Viotoria. Tbey also refused to recognize the Vancouver convention, expressing hearty confidence in Ilou Mr. Templeman. Smith Curtis, legislative representative of the Rossland riding, says he repudiates Mr. Martin as lender as lie cannot trust him. Mr. Martin, he declares, deserted his party and his principles last session. Mr. Martin chose to keep in oflice a Conservative premier and caine out straight for C. P,R, monopoly. The convention, Mr. Cnrtis says, was very niisrepresenta- tive; it was'Wso packed. It cannot bind as to tho leader whose election rends an otherwise strong party. Dr. A. C. Sinclair, of Rossland, one of the wheel horses of the Liberal party and a prominent candidate for senator, is equally strong as Mr. Curtis in his denunciation of Mr. Martin and his methods. Ho was a delegate to thc convention and in a recent interview, published in the Rossland Miner, he said : "We repudiate the entire action ot the alloyed Libeial convention, and we announce that we are not bound iu any respect by the proceedings thereat or by any action that may be taken in the future as a result of this so-eallcd convention." "It was plainly in evidence that the dice had been loaded by tho hand of Joseph Martin, who is endeavoring to foist Martinlsm upon the province of British Columbia under the guise of Liberalism. Judging lrom what was slated during and subsequent to the proceedings at Vancouver 1 am satis' fled that the province generally views the incident as a huge faroe. Liberals will absolutely refuse to acknowledge Joseph Martin as their leader and will light the battle to tne bitter end, It goes without saying that tbe matter will not bu permitted to rest where it now stands and the plans which ths real leaders of Liberalism in British Columbia will decile upon with a view to achieving the release ef the party from the men who would act as a millstone about its neck will bo announced after the problem is given due consideration, "To support Joseph Martin would be to increase the distrust already prevailing in financial circles regarding the financial administration of the province's affairs, and disastrous to the future of the Liberal party in provincial politics," BUY GOODS AT HOME. Large Quantities Of goods arc being rocoived by residents of Nelson from the department stores of ���he east. It is well known that tho stores of Nelson are not doing any too much business, and yet, despite this fact, Nome nro so unpatriotic as to send thousands of miles away for goods rather than to purchase them here. Many of these are property owners and as such are directly interested in seeing Nelaon a large and prosperous conimeroal place and should, therefore, do all thoy possibly can to make it so; such a course would enhanee the value of their holdings. Instead of doing their share in the direction of swelling the business of the city, tbey send money away fur goods to eastern cities and so add to their wealth and to tho value of property there instead of heie. This is a short-' sighted policy and once the money goes out uf the community it Is hard to bring it buck. Spend your money at borne and it may come back to youi again. The merchants ol Nelson can sell you goods just as cheaply and quito as good, if not better,than those you receive from the east. Then, too, you can see what you are purchasing, which is not the case when they are sent from Toronto or somo other eastern eity. After all tbe charges are paid goods obtained Irom eastern stores often cost mora than if purchased at home. Patronize home stores and build up Nelson should be the policy of every resident. TOURIST ASSOCIATION. By means of tomist associations New Brunswick attracts ouch year a large number interested iu hunting, fishing, boating and sight seeing. Hundreds from the provinces and not a few from the States spend their outings there. The visitors leave considerable money in the country tor licenses, guides, board ani other accommodation. Besides this they make investments and assist in the upbuilding of the country. Nov Brunswick has many charms for those who delight in outdoor sports, but cannot excel British Columbia and particularly the vicinity of Nelson in this respect. Whore can more mountain trout be caught than in the creeks llowing into the arm of Kootenay lake or in the vicinity of Bonnington Falls? Where can tho lover ul aquatic pastimes enjoy himself to better advantage than on the arm uf Kootenny lake in front of this city? Along thc Arrow, Kootenay and Sioean lakes the hunting is splendid and deer, elk, and caribou as well as the lordly and dangerous grizzly, oan be found. As for mountain scenery tbat is giand and awe inspiring, it can be found on all sides. The sight-seer could scarcely find a more picturesque thirty miles on tbis continent than that between Nelson and Robson. The railway runs along the banks of thc Kootenay river with its foaming waterfalls, rapids, pools and swirling waters. On either side are high mountains covered with a woelth of evergreen trees. Every moment during the journey somo new and interesting scene is viewed which makes the trip delightful to those who love to view the beauties of nature. With so many attractions lor the tourist an effort should be made to induce them to come Lere and enjoy themsclveB, Like the people of New Brunswick wc must let the outside world know what there is to shuw I hem aud what a splendid section this is. In order to do this pamphlets must be gotten up describing the fishing, lMnting and boating with views of the scenery. If this Is dono tourists will soon come here in large nambers to spend their time and their money. The work must be systematically done and it takes some time aftor the seed is planted before the crop will be ripe. The best results are accomplished by organizing a local tourists association to look after tbe advertising and other details. Such an association should at once he formed and in a year or two each summer will see Nelson visited by hundreds seeking pleasure in the hunting, fishing, boating and sightseeing. EDITORIAL NOTES. It is announced that Charles H. Lugrin has resigned tho editorship of tho Colonist. As a reason for the action he states that although he was editor of the government organ ho could not defend the government in refusing to order the election for the Victoria Beat, and henco he could not give the government sufficiently strong support to satisy the members. This incident shows how weak tbe government is, and that it is tottering for _ fall there can be but little doubt Mr. Lugrin haB been the editor of the Colonist for a good many years and in that capacity has done excellent work. Cver capitalization is the crying sin of too many of our stjck propositions in British Coluiuiba, says the Trout Lake Topic, It is not because these companies have not good properties for iu the great majority of oases theii holdings are as promising as any obtainable in the province. The trouble is that they place a value on them through their capitalization which is neither justified by the plico they paid for tbem nor yet by tho result of subsequent development. 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Dr. Taft Bros, Medicine Co, Feb. 5,190L Gentlemen : I wns troubled with Asthma for 22 years. 1 have tried numerous remedies, bnt they have all failed. I ran aoross yonr advertisement and started with a trial bottle. I found relief at once. I have sinoe purchased your full sized bottle, and I am ever grateful, 1 have a family of four obildren, and for six years was unable to work. I am now in the best of health and am doing business every day. This testimony you can make suoh use of as you see fit. Home address, 235 Rivington street, 8. RAPHAEL, 67 East 129th St,,New York Oity. TRIAL BOTTLE SENT ABSOLUTELY FREE ON RECEIPT OF POSTAL. Do not delay. Write at once, addressing DR TAFT BROS, MEDICINE OO., 79 East 130th St., N. Y. City. Sold by All Druggists. A fine line of Imported and Domestic cigars, Peterson's patent pipes, Lowe and H, li. B. goods���at Tliur- nian's. INNOVATIONS IN PEKIN, Dowager Empress For First Tunes Receives Others Than Ministers. Pekin, Feb. 19.���The dowagor wmpress on February sard,will receive in audience Sir Robert Hart, director of the Imperal maritime customs; liishop Favier, the Catholic vicar apostolic in China, and M. Poltotilelf, manager of tho liusao-Chincse bank. This will be the first audience ever granted to foreigners who aro not members of the diplomatic corps or of special missions, Chang Chili Yung and Liu Kun Yi, the reform leaders are coming to Pekin to consult with tho dowager empress. Yuan Sib Kai, the governor of Chi til, has memorialized thu throne for a pardon for the reformers who advised the emperor to sign the edicts of 1898 which odusetl the coup d'etat. METAL MARKETS. London, Feb. 19.���Lead, fill, 18s lid ; Copper .���5,", 15s. New York, Feb. 19.���Close���Har silver !>"> 1-8; Mexican dollars 43 3-4. Copper easy, $12 1-4 and (18 1-2. Lead, firm. $4 1-8. We have shoes to lit all feet, all purses, all occasions���The Walltiee- Miller Co. PLASTER DAYS OP THE PAST. Previous; to the Introduction of Griffiths' Muulhol I.inliiHsnl, bolladoMia Menthol anil porous plasters were oxtenglvoly usod, For pains* in any jmrLof the bn-ly Uriflllhs Menlhol * inims'iii is. superior io plastors of any kiml. ii Immediately penetrates to thu painful parte, rcllevliiK In n few minutes. Price 25 cent*. For Htuo by J. 11. VnDutonc, Notion, IJ, 11 AT POPULAR PRICES Ping-Pong $ 3.25 Duplicate Whist, Paines 8 Tray Set 4.25 16 " " 6.50 Bridge Whist, with Cards Complete 2.50 '< " 3.00 Laws of Bridge 90 Billiard Nicholas 10.00 Complete stock of Invitations, bcore Cards, Prizes, Punches and Markers for Progressive Games. Canada Drug and Book Co.. Ltd. ~_* c ROSSLAND WINTER CARNIVAL Thursday, Friday fe Saturday, February 20 to 22, 1902 PROGRAM OF SPORTS I (iraud Hookey Tournament (for the Benior and junior championship of the provinco), l'ive Skating Raoes, Six SnoWBhoe Races, Ski Running and Jumping, Carnival Masquerade, Cutter Kuces for Pacers and Trotters, Single fare for round trip on all railways. Tiokets on sale February 20, good to return until Feb. 24, For programs or any information, address H.W.O. JACKSON, See. Carnival Committee, Rossland OUR SPECIALTY "GOODCHEER" Stoves and Ranges . . We are showing this season a, full line of these goods aud solicit your esteemed patronage. Lawrence Hardware Company. ftbelRo^alBank of (Lanafca ('miliar Authorised, Incorporated 1869. 93,cee,eeo.eo | capital raid-up. Best, . . . ��� ���s.eoe.eoo.oo . ��� ��1,700, lise it in The Miner want i-sluum Nelson Daily Miner, Ihursjay February ,20 1902 TO ATTRACT TOURISTS An Association to Be Formed With That Purpose In View. Will Result In Financially Benefitting the City. Tbe growth of tho tourist association movement in the past and the great value of it as a means of bringing money into the community and making capitalists acquainted with the rosouccs of tho district, has eausod inquiry to be made by some of the business mon of this city ard the following lotter received from tlie president ���A the Fredericton, New Brunswick, association, is useful as giving somo idea of its scope. Fredericton, N. B., Feb. 7���1 havo yours of the 25th ult., and in reply would say that our Tourist association is practically a committee of our looal board of trade. We havo not yot felt the need of constitntion, bylaws or rules and aro entirely without any such machinery. Onr theory is that to secure 'ourist trade you bave to advertise the attractions of your see- lion just as persistently as a business man advertises bis bargains and following up 'his idea we get in a oraok for Fredericton in particular and Ne?; Brunswick in general, on evory possible occasion. We never had any doubt about the success of tho movement but it took ns several years to get our people thoroughly awake to the fact that it meant money and would directly or indirectly benefit us all. To illustrate the growth of the idea I may say tbat since our association organized iu January, 1800, two others have been tormed in New Brunswick nnd several in Nova Scotia, Quebec, Otlawa, Montreal, Toronto, and some of the western Ontario cities have also come into line and I understand that the matter has been taken up Calgary. I could mention many indications of the growth of the tourist trade to our city bad I the time, but perhaps it will cover the ground fairly well to state the following facts: In 18(10 from May to November, 400 or SOO persons visited onr parliament buildings while during the past season over 4,000 strangers were shown through the same buildings. In 1800 the Crown lands department teceived from the sale of game licenses several hundred dollars. The receipts for tbe season closing on the 31st December last are in excess of 89,000. Our income was at first derived from a few of our merchants who believed in the scheme, but for the past few years the provincial government, recognizing the importance of the woik bus divided a substantial grant among the New Brunswick associations in addition tu which we usually receive a grant from our city council. In this connection I may add that the members of our association have never asked for any remuneration for their services. Under separate covers I am sending you some literature bearing on the question including a copy ot tho latest edition of our tourist book. Our experience bas been that a small number of good attrative books will prove to be a better Investment than a large number of cheap ones. The principal tourist book spoken of is a very attractively got up booklet of i;i) pages, containing no advertising matter, and full of most artistic photogravures depicting the scenery, camp life, bunting and fishing scones, boating, and a sportsman's nap of the district contiguuouB to Fredericton. This booklet is one tbat would be an ornament anywhere and is sent out by the secretary of tho association to a carefully prepared list of people.and also to hotels, sportsmen's clubs,reading rooms, etc., in the largest cities of the states and to places where it is most, likely to he seen by the class who it is desirable to reach. The reading matter is bright and attractive nnd is composed of an essay written in a competition that was held by the association in starting, for the best nrticle on the resources of tho o istriot from a tourist's standpoint. A prize of 8100 was offered to the successful writer and the list of entries was a large ono. Besides the straight reading mat'ei is a list of guides: for each village and settle rtiont, cost of hire, hotels at nearest stnrting place, ete. The game laws of the province are also included, as well as an interesting account of the various kinds of game to be found. Supplementing this is a larger book issued by the Crown lands department of the provinoe entitled "Gun and Rod in New Brunswick, where moose, caribou, deer, wild birds, snlmon and trout are lound, and how the sports men can easily reach them." This goes more it on detail than the former mentioned publication but contains no illustrations and is not ns attractively gotten up. It is sent out in response to inquiries for further particulars. This association has been the means of bringing thousands of dollars of cash into many of the smaller settlements ouch summer and as the amonnt paid fur shooting licenses alone last year, principally by non-residonts, was $0,000, comparing with a few hundred dollars before the formation of the association it is a safe thing to say that it must bring about the spending of $:120,000 or moro in the cily of Fredericton nlono by the summer visitor, who if it had not been for the association would never hnve heard of tbe place. Besides this a number of manufacturing and other enterprises have been started directly through tho coming of visitors who while enjoying a holiday have also had an eye to business. TO CUKE A t'OLII IN ONE DAV Tako Laxative Promo Qulnlno Tablets. All druggists refund tlio money If it falls to ouro W. Qrovo's signature is on eucli box. 25c. THE MINER'S WANT PAGE. FOR SALE OR RENT Advertisements lnMortod nnder thin head at the rate of one oent a word por Insertion. No advertisement) taken for less than 36 oents. Situation Wanted advertisements Inserted three times freo of oharno. WHOLESALE HOUSES NELSON, B. C. FOB SALE���Tho Nolson Cafe, the finest rcstatnant in tho Kootenays, j AERATED AND MINERAL WATER: best location, 85 nicely furnished! rooms in connection. The best bnsi-j"J^KLSON .BODA WAT-UK FACTORY- noss proposition in tbo district today for full particulars writo Nelson Cale, Hox 225, Nelson li.C. FOR HALE���Cheap, a semi ���grand piano. Apply box 70 Nelson, B. O FURNISHED rooms with or without ��� board. Apply on Silica street, second door west of Ward. FURNISHED ROOMS TO RENT.��� Apply to Mrs F. J. Squires, Room 40, K. W. O. block. ORANGE GRAND LODGE. Substantial Growth Reported Throughout tho Province. The session of tbe Grand Orange Lodge opened yesterday morning in Fraternity hall with Right Worshipful Grand Master D. Donaldson, of Vancouter, presiding. The grind secretary is R. Boll, of Kamloops, and Grand Treasurer, Thomas Duke. The time of the morning meeting was taken up in receiving reports of the various standing committees. The reports of the secretary and treasurer showed a most satisfactory condition of things the increase during the year of the order in the province having been 25 per cent. There were no serious difficulties to be adjudicated, but one appeal having beon received and it on a trivial matter. This was dealt with at the afternoon session and settled to tlie satisfaction of all concerned. T. Cunningham, past provincial grand master, who was seen by a Miner reporter, stated that the growth of the order through nil English sneaking countries had been very great and that all the officers were highly pleased at the condition of things. The delegates had greatly enjoyed tne beautiful Bcenery encountered on their trip to Nelson from the coast. They were especially pleasod with thj appearance of Nelson an d were astonished at the solid character of the buildings many of whicb would be a credit to a city troble the Bize. The railway company had treated them very well and they had met with most hospitable treatment by the members of the looal lodge who had ministered ot their comfort in every way, There were fifty delegates in attendance and more are expected to arrive today. He considered the increase ot members in the order was due the bettei understanding of the principles un which the order was built, which include religious freedom to all. Tbe eleotion of officers and other business will be proceeded with today. In the evening there was a banquet tendered to the visiting delegates by the local lodge at which 120 sat down. Tne decorations were very pretty and the dinner a first class one. District Master J. Tye and Rev. J. Burtt Mor gan acted as chairman and vice- chairman respectively. Alter an address of welcome by Rev Mr. Morgan, toasts were drunk to Our Country responded to by Rev. J. H. White ; The Grand Orange Lodge of B. 0., by Past Grand Master Thrift and Cunningham ; Visiting Members, Kev. J. Reid and D. Moflatt; Nelson Lodge, W.W. Bradley and J. Knauft; City of Nelson, Mayor Fletcher and Aid. Irving. Toasts to the Press and the Ladies, brought a very enjoyable function to a close. In the speech of Mayor Fletcher, in welcoming the delegates, he alluded to the fact of its being tbe first session of the Grand Lodge which bad been held in the interior of the province, and expressed the hope that it would not be the last. Many complimentary references to tbe oity were made in the speeches of the visitors, all of whom expresseii tnemselves dolighted with the appearance of it and the way they had been treated. New spring hats, just arrived, at The Wallace-Miller Co. WANTED 3. H. LOVE, Nelson Employment Agency, P. O. Box 4(15. Phone 278. Wanted���Railroadmen for Lardo. WANTED by a middle-aged lady of experience, the lease, or management of boarding or lodging house. Address P..0 Box 118, Nelson, B.C. WANTED���Iosition by experienced men in restaurant kitchen. Address F. S. this olliee. WANTED.���A waitress at the Phair Hotel. WANTED.���Ladies and Gentlemen enjoy yonr evening at homo by making $12 per week. Send your address and two cent stamp to box 2G5, London, Ont. WANTED���Pupils for Piano or Organ by Mrs. Starmer Smith, address residence or P.O.Box 137. WANTED.���Men and women wanted to work at homo. Good wages. Write Glasgow Woollen company, Dept. C, Toronto HELP of all kinds wanted and furnished. Western Canadian Em ployment Agency. Large warehouse lor storage; call at Piosser's Second Hand store, Ward steet. MEN WANTED���On Crow's Nest Southern Ry. Good wages, long job. Headquarters, Elko, B. C. A. Guthrie Sc Co. MISCELLA NEOUS ENGINEERS, Firemen, Machinists and Electricians send for 40-page psruphlet containing Questions asked by examining buard of engineers to obtain engineer's licence. Address Geo. Zeller, publishor, 18 S 4th St., St. Louis, Mo., U.S.A. N. M. Cummins, Losaoo��� Kvery knowr variety of soft drinks. I' O _o_ 88. Tolouhou No. 'it. Hoover Htroot. Nelson. Bottlers of th f isiiniisi Hu Leon Hot UpriuKH Mlueral Wator GROCERIES A. MACDONALD Be Co.-Comor Ifron and Hall Btroots���Wholesale grocer and jobbers in blankets, kU>voh, mitts, boots rubbers, mackinaws and minors' sundries* FBBBH AND HALT MKATC P BURNS Be Co.���Baker Btroet, Nelson- ��� Wholesale dealers iu fresh a cured meats. Cold Hior&Ke. WEST KOOTKNAY BUTCHER CO. Baker Hlrout, Nelson���Wholesale dea ers In fresh and cured meats. HABDWABB <& MINING SUPPLlEb LA WRENCH HARDWARE CO-Bake Street, Nelson ��� Wholosale daalare ir hardware, miners' supplies, sporting goods eto M'LACHLAN BROS. Bakor Streot Nelson, B. C.,���Dealers iu goneral haruivare, mining supplies, glass, pants, Portland Co- munt, tire clay and Scotch tire brick. Agents for Wilkinsand Co.'s celebrated Hteol wire ropo NKLSON HARDWARE CO.- Wholesali . paints, oils and gluss: mechanics tools Agents foi Ontario Powder Works; dynamite LIQUORS AND DRY GOODS rpURNER, BEETON Be Co.-Cornor Vernon X and Josephine StrootN, Nelson��� Whole sale doalors in liquors, cigars, and dry goods Agonts for Pabst Browing Co. of Milwaukot and Calgary Browing Co of Calgary. H UDSON'S BAY Co.-Wholesale grocerie and liquors etc., Baker Street, Nolson. LUMBER VTBLSON SAW AND PLANING MILL- J__S Olllee comer Hall and Front Streets Nelson���Lumber, celling, flooring, and overy thing In wood for building purposes. Get out prices. Correspondence solicited. CONFECTIONERY. J. A. M'DONALD, Agent Hazolwood Dairy Co. Ice Cream. J. 0. GWILLIM, B., Sc, MINING ENGINEER. Late of Geological Survey of Canada. Siv years experience in B. C mining districts. Baker Stre�� Nelson. B. C JOHN McLATCHIE Dominion and ProvinciaW^ Land Surveyor. 0q NELSON BC] KOOTrNAY LAKE GENERAL SOCIETT. HOSPITAL NOTICE OF IsHXl Al. MEETING In accordance with the By-Lawn of the Society, the Annual General Meoting will bo held In tho Board of Trado Poo'mB on Tuesday, March 11th at 3 p. m. IMPERIAL HOTEL LATE SILVER KING HOTEL Finest and Best Bar In the City. The best Brands ol Liquors and Cigars. RATES $1.00 AND $1.50 PER DAY JOSEPH HARWOOD. Proprietor West Kootenay Butcher Co. ALL KINDS O? Fresh and Salted Heats WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Fisn and Poultry in Season E. C. TRAVES, Man aver. K.-W.-C Block, Ward Street, Nklson. Oiders by mail receive careful and prompt attention P. BURNS & CO. Wholesale aod Retail Meat Merchants HEAD OFFICE NELAON, B.C. Branch Markets in Rossland, Trail, Nelaon, Kasl�� Sandon, Three Forks, New Denver and Slocan Cit> Order* by ���elmoD et the Miner, 1&* �����* ii ! Nelson Daily Miner Thursdyy, February 20, igot Trunks and Yo" can 8ee iD our store a very Valises complete line of TRUNKS from the very cheap make to tho solid oak travelling Trunk con- vas covered with brans llttiugs, a regular globe trotter. We can supply you witli tilill'S at pries' racking from H5c to $80i also SUIT CASES from $2.50 to 315 each. MORLEY & LAING Booksellers. Stationers NELSON. B.C. Show Room for Mason St Risch pianos j THE CITY #MAAM*VVVVMVVAAVVrVVWrVS Yesteiday Mrs. A. Q, Gamble received the sad intelligence of thu death of her father, Horace Horton, In Godorlch, Ont. Joseph Morris, oi I'row and Morris, came over from Rossland yesterday and will remain for a day ot two on a business visit. The lake is now clear of Ice from Nelson to tbo outlet, except in a few patches along the shores. The water has not started to rise any yet. Some of tho early spring bulbs are already above ground in the gardens of the city, the mild weather of the past week, having started thorn growing. Two carloads of vegetables were shipped to points along the Crow's Nest by 3. Y. Onllln a ml Co. yesterday, part of the consignment coming irom local ranches. Tbe wholesalers of thc city generally report a decided and steady improvement this week in business. It is expected that operations Will be resumed shortly in tho Lardo, and this will also help in improving conditions. li. R. Purdy, resident agent for Itrndstrcets, returned yesterday from a visit to Rossiand. Mr. Purdy reports that business ia improving and merchants say that thc outlook is that the year will be a good oue. Businessmen came out of the depression cauBed by the strike in very creditable shape Expenses wero kept down, credits were restricted aud in tbis way the emergency was tided over. VALUE OF WARM BREAKFAST BEVERAGE Explanation by Physician The high grade physician always stands ready to guide one's habits and prevent disease,even if by that means, ho loses many a fee. Food and drink are important factors relating to health. Dr. Wm. R. Blackwood, 852 N 23rd St., Priladclphia, Pa., writes on the subject and remarks about the need of Bome warm drink for breakfast but deprecates tho use of coffeo because of its effect on tho health. He refers to the tact that the heat of a warm oreakfaat beverage is important in causing the necessary alvine evacuation whieh should invariable follow breakfast. "Personally, I had been quite nervous from overwork for a time nnd neither coffee nor tea scorned to agroe with me, consequently 1 looked around foi some other pleasant breakfast beverage, for a long time without success, until I got hold of the article under consideration (Postum). This proved pleasing to tho taste and wus also very strengthening. Its flavor is so nearly tliHt of a really good coffee as to completely take its place after beginning its habitual use, I attach much Importance to that word 'habitual,' for if you desire to have all of tho benefits centered in this article you must stick to it right along. I have proved to my own satisfaction that Postum is all right if persevered in. Some of my acquaintances and patients have taken up Postum and after a first trial abandoned its use, then some have afterward formed the habit of ill inking it when shown bow really simple the preparation is wnich results in a fine cup of Postum containing nutritive elements." The Doctor mentions, in confidence, two eases of severe prostration from alcoholism wbich weie ultimately cured nnd the patients restored to health through his treatment and taking away all whiskey, coffee and tea and giving them in place Postum Food Coffee. Tlie Doctor concludes his letter witli this statement, "Believing that a lei ter from a physician, wbo has studied dietetics many years in different climates and among different races, woulu ho of some value,I write to do what 1 can to further tho use of this efficient product, which surely must be of great advantage to invalids as well as to the general comtnuutiy." Joshua Davies, of Victoria, is a guest at the l'hair. B, Machin, of Bennett fuse fame, is a guest ul tin! Phnir. S. F. Parrish, manager of tho II. 0, mine, near Eholt, is u guest at the Phair. James Pnuporc, who hns n contract on the Crow's Nest Southern railway, is a gU'.St nt the tjueen's. B, W. Ruff, agent for the Sullivnn Drill, arrived in town yesterday from Rossland and is registered at the l'hair. At the record oflice yesterday Charles Monroe transferred to William Moore the Fractional Star claim, consideration nominal, and Harry Ripper tians- ferred tlie Lens mineral claim to Wi] liam Moore, tbe consideration also being nomi nal. Trains aro now running on the Knslo and Slocan railway l>ot h blides having been cleared away. The steamer International came into Nelson yesterday on hor liret regular trip since the ice blockade bringing with her one ear of Rambler-Cariboo ore for the Everett smelter and one of Sunset for tho Trail smelter. Today the steamers Kokanee and Moyie will resume thoir rune to tbe city wharf, instead of to Procters which has been their landing place since Mic ice formed on the lake. The Kokanee will arrive at 11 o'clock a, m.and depart at 4 p.m. and the Moyie will arrive about 4 p.m. today for the first time aud depart at 5 a.m. on Friday, These hours will be their regular times of arrival and departure hereafter. Our windows aro small. If you don't see what you want in our window, ask fur it.'���The Wallace-Miller Co. Ltd. At tho meeting of the Presbytery now in session attention wa�� called yesterday by the Rev. E. W. McColl to the different attitude maintained towards card playing by church mem hers in the west as compaied with that in the east. It was deplored by the clergy that such was tho case but the sentiment in favor of card playing oven at church entertainments was a vory sf rious factor that they had to encounter. Ho considered thnt it in terfered greatly with tbe spirituality of the members to sanction it at a church entertainment, The case of Bremner vs. Arlington was concluded in tbe Supreme court yesterday, the argument being com pleted at 3.30 o'clock. His lordship snid ho would deliver judgment on Friday. The trial of Paulson vs. Buemaii was then entered npon. This case isjin adverse to the Pearl mineral claim. The plaintiffs in 1 BU8 located the Iron Chief mineral olaim aB an extension of the Iron Hand. In May of tho next year the defendants locat ed tne Pearl mineral claim covering most of the same ground, and upon their applying for a crown grant this action was commenced. The defendants contend tbat at the time the Iron Chief was located, the Ophir, which covered the same ground, was a valid location aud hence tho Iron Chief never had a legal existence. When court adjourned tho documentary evidence was boing put in. Taylor and O'Shea for plaintiffs, and C.W. Mc Ann, of Kaslo, and R. M. Macdonald, of Nelson, for defendants. Police Officer Hebner thou ght that he had a sensation to investigate yes erday that would vary the monotony of keeping crooks out of the city. A man repotted to bim that ho had been requested to visit a house on Front street in which a woman aud five children lav dead and that blood bad been seen oozing lrom below the dour, but tbat he had thought it wiser to have a policman along in going to the place. Officer Hebner went with his informant and when they leached the scene ot the supposed tragedy they found the houso empty. Without difficulty a key was got which opened the dojr and when thoy got in they found the house empty, the former occupants having removed from it. The story was then traced up when it was found that a boy thought it would be a good joke to tell his mother the gruesume tale, aud that his mother had asked her neighbor to get her husbaud to investigate, and it was he who had gone to the police. The boy waB not at home when tbo officer visited the mother's house but she immediately started out determined to find him. PRESBYTERY MEET1GN. Yesterday morning the first session of the Presbytery was takon up with the reading ot committee reports. That on Sunday Scbouls was read by Rev. M. D, McKee, and on Christian Endeavor work by Rev. J. M. Miller. The Presbytery decided to petition thc General Assembly for permission to ordain R. Taggart, student, of Win- deremere. Rev. Dr. Wright wns unpointed to support the petition on the floor of the assembly. The report of the Manitoba College wns read by Rev. J. R. Robertson. In the afternoon tho Prosbyteiy approved of the remits sent down by tho General Assembly to reduce representation to tlie ussembly from ono for ^eaob four THE ROOT OP YOUR HAIR ���hould look like thi., but If you hive DANDRUFF the GERM destroy) and with. en It like this. "Destroy the mum you remove the effect." No Dandruff, no Filling tiilr, no Baldness, If you KILL THE QERM with NEWBRO'S HERPICIDE For salt by all druggists. Price $1. ai YOUR EYES members of Presbytery to ono in six. Thoy also approved of the proposal to have a common travelling expense fund for all commissioners to the assembly. In the afternoon the subject of How to Maintain Spiritual Life Among Ministers was discussed. Rev.Messrs. R. W. Crow, McKee, Young, Robin- Bon, and MoRae participating. In the evening a public meeting was held. Addresses were given by Rev. Messrs. MeRea and Fortune on The Relation of tbo Church to Fraternal Societties, and Western Missions, respectively. The best shoe value in B. 0, at The Wallace-Miller Co. Wanted.���Immediately, -0 bridge carpenters, to work oo tramway. Seven months job, $4 per day. Apply to B. C. Riblet, Front street, Nelson. "EAST LYXNE." An Excellent Rendition of it Given Last Evening. The Georgia Harper company gave a very strong presentation of "East Lynne" at the opera house last evening. This emotional drama has been put on the boards so often that many theatre-goers have witnessed it scores of time,and people sometimes consider that companies which produce it are uot of a very high standard. Last night, however, many who went to scoff, remained to pray, so to speak, for "East Lynne" was given a most interesting and meritorious presentation. Georgia Harper in the dual role of Lady Isabel and Madame Vine showed herself to be an emotional actress of more than ordinary ability. She was effective as the jealous wife, was strong as thc injured woman in the parting scene with Sir Francos Leivson, and so pathtic iu the last act to affect many of her auditors to tears. J. S. Harper gave a polished enaction to the role of the villainous Sir Frances Levison aud pleased the audience in the duels of wit had with the old maid Coruelia. Anna Brady was at homo in the role of Barbara Hare, and the balance of the cast was effective. Tlie specialises, including the illustrated songs, wero so good as to evoke vociferous applause. Tonight "My Wise Uncle" a musical comedy of known merit will be presented. The specialties given this eveninj will be new. Until further notice tho steamer Kokanee will only make a trip to Lardo onue a week on Thursdays. NEWFOUNDLAND LEGISLATURE. St. John's, Nfld., Feb. 19.���The colonial legislature will assemble tomorrow. The foreshore modus vivendi bill will be first introduced and will probably pass all its stages immediately. Opposition to the measure is unlikely as the loaders of both parties are pledged to its support. The legislative session will probably be brief, owing to Premier Bond having to attund the coronation ceremony in London. Commencing Wednesday morning, 19th inct., the K. R. and N. Co,, will resume their regular schedule. Leaving Nelson City wharf daily at (i p.m. for Kaslo and way landings, and arriving at 10.30 n.iu. TENDING TO PROTECTION. Birmingham Post Says Canada Will Lay Another Cable. London, Feb. 19,���Rumor is again current Unit the Chancellor of the Exchequer bas been tempted into contemplating countervailing duties ou bounty fed sugar. Officials, however, keep the closest Bcerecy ns to that and also as to suggested preferences for colonial grain and timber, The Westminster Gazette's oartoon today de- picits Chamberlain aud Sir Michael Hicks-Beach swating together. Chamberlain is gnily smoking n cigar; Sir Michael Hicks-Beach is trembling. Ilicks-Beuch says: "Take care, Joe. Isn't thnt a danger notice?" Chum- 2 Why Man You Can't See! and what are you waiting for ? It is a matter that shouldreceiveur prjn pt attention. Consult Patenaude Bros. OPTICIANS. It won't cost anything to find out. ������������������������������������������������������������������������a* : IN A I ivjimal : : : NATIONAL WARE in China, with beautiful Enamelled Canadian Emblems, Only a few left. The Canadian Bank of Commerce With Which li Amalgamated The Bank of British Columbia. HEAD OFFICE-TORONTO. Paid-up Capital, J8,0O0,O00; Reserve Fund, 82,00(1,000; Aggregate Resources Over 805,000,000. HON, GEO. A. OOX, President. B. E. WALKER, Ueneral Manager. London Office: 60 Lombard Street, fi. C. New York Olfice; 16 Exchange Place. And 68 branched in Canada and the United Statos, Including! BHITISH COLUMBIA Atlin Greenwooo Nklson Sandon Ckanbrook Kamloopb New Wkbtminstek Vancouver Fbhnuc Nanaimo Hohsland Viotohia YUKON DISTRICT���Dawbon and Wiiite Horse. UNITED STATES���New York, Han Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Skaqway, Savings Bank Department. Depoalts Received and Interest Allowed. Present Rate 3 Per Cent Nelson Branch. GRANGE V. HOLT, Manager. THE DOMINION WIRE ROPE CO, Ltd. MONTREAL Manufacturers of BEST STEEL WIRE HOPE. Tramway, Hoisting-, Mining Wire Rope. Lang's Lay for Tramways and Underground Haulage Local Stock carried, estimates iurnished. H. E- CROASDAILE Agent Nelson- .. FURNITURE .. AND UNDERTAKING Call and see us and we will use you right and charge no exorbitant prices. D. J. Robertson & Co. Vernon St., Next New P. O. Building. FOR SALE Similkameen Coal Stock For full particulars apply to R. J. STEEL, Broker, Nelson, B. C. berlain replies, "No, it's all right, it's labelled 'protection.' " The Birmingham Post, commonly called Chamberlain's organ,repeats on what it calls "bigh authority" the assertion tliat the Canadian government has decided to lay a cable across tlio Atlantic to iacilitate the transmission oi Anglo-Canadian news and to promote commerce. The cable companies say that anything less than tv o cables would be useless. A despatch from Seres, European, Turkey, dated Feb. 18th, to the Daily Graphic says tliat W. W. l'cet, tres- urer of the American mission at Constantinople has gone to that oity and tbat M. Gargiulo, dragoman of the American legation at Constantinople, and D, House, the missionary, who are still at Seres, are growing very anxious at the delay in the release of Miss Stone which was expected a week ano. The Turkith government declines responsibility in the matter, says the despatch from .Soros,as the transaction with tho brigands was carried on without it�� knowledge. SIZE OF LIQUOR PACKAGES. Washington, Feb. 19.���The treasury department lias decided a case involving the right of a citizen of the United Statos.to import whiskey from Canada in certain sized packages. Canada prohibits the importation of whiskey into that country in casks of u less capacity than IM) gallons. The tariff act of the United States, ap.- proved July 24th, 1S97, provides than any spirituous liquors imported into the United States in any sized pack- ago, or from any country under whose laws similar sized packages are denied entrance into this country, shall be forfeited to tbe United States. AT THE HOTELS. Queens���P. B. Conger, Erie; A. L. McLean, SJocan; A. M. Ross, Camp MeKinney ; J. Poupore, Elko. Trcmont-Mr. J. Lamont, Roland; Pat Owen, Elko; T.Charlwood, Ymir; J. H. Ganett, Grand Forks. Phair���Sidney Norman,H.Williams, Spokane; J. D. Kendald, London, Eng.; Joshua Davies, Victoria; K. Machin, Fred Stoddart and wife, Victoria. Madden���Wm.Cantrell, Silver King: A. id ill, Rosebery; Mrs. Sample and family, F. T. Morrison, and wile, Clagary; Joe Strong, Sandon; J. Flan- igau, J.Anderson, Marcus. Grand Central���Chas. Bradley, Spokane; 0, F. Spicer, Chas, Murray, Ymir; I'. L. Huffman, Fred Euer- cboff, SnoKane; A. A. Kreinen. 0. F. Kroinek, Ellesboro, N.W.T.; M. C. Uewett, Marcus. Iluiue-E. C. Taylor, J. Jukes, Vancouver ; E. Hooper, London, Eng.; J McDonald. Jos Morris, Rossland; Capt. ���___ Mrs. J. R. Gifford, Hall Mines; W. E. Worden, R.E.Allen Slocau; D. W. Moore, Trail; Chas. Uayles, J. Cliaycr, Montreal; H. VV Barnes, Mrs. May StevensoL, William Stevenson, Fornie; it. J. Clark Chicago; W. U. Coffin, Seattle; J c' Stuart, Toronto; Chas. J. and Mrs Aman, C. D. Taylor, Revelstoke. SPECIAL REDUCTIONS WHILE THEY LAST Fine Watch Repairing a Specialty I J. J. WALKER ��� ��� ��� ��� THE JEWELER I ��� ��� 2 Cor. Baker & Stanley SU., Nelson * ��� ��� ��� ._���. ��� Y. O. GREEN F. S. OLEMENT4 GREEN & CLEMENTS Civil engineers and Provincial Land Surveyors. Cor. Kootenay & Victoria Sts. Nelson P. O. Box 145 Telephono 2 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT PURSUANT TO THE "CREDITOR'S TRUST DEEDS ACT, 1901." NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that J. G. Bunyan aud S. G. Campbell, trading and carryiug on business together as partners, under the firm name and style of J. G. Bunyan uml Co., of Nelson, British Columbia, Furniture Dealers, have by deed of assignment, bearing date the 0th day of Feburary, A. D., 11102, assigned all tbeir personal property, teat estate, credits and effects, whicb may be seized and sold under execution to Norman T. Maeleod of the said City of Nelson, accountant in tru6t, for the purpose of paying and satisfying rate- ably and proportionately without preference or priority all the creditors of tbe assignors, tlieir just debts ac cording to law. Notice is also hereby given that a meeting of the creditors of the said J. li. Bunyan and S. G. Campbell, is called for Monday, the 24th day of February, A. D., 11102, at tho office of Elliot and Lennie, solicitors, Baker St., Nelson, British Columbia, at tho hour of tbree o'clock in tlie afternoon, in pursuance oi said act, for thc giving of directions with reference to the disposal of the said estate. Dated at Nelson, li. 0��� this 7th day of February, A. D. 1902. N. T. MACLEOD, Assignee. Elliot and Lennie, Solicitors for the Assignee. FOR SALE As a going concern the business carried, on by the EXPRESS CIGAR COMPANY under the management of the late A. B. Gray, TENDERS will be received by the undersigned up to 12 o'clock noon, Monday, February 24th, for the stock in trade and fixtures ofthe above company, made up as follows ; Cigars, Domestic - $3262.94 Clgirs, Imported - 434-53 Cigars, Imported, In bond 367-80 Scotch Whiskey, In bond 316.69 _438T96 Fixtures 6 Office Furniture 480-25 Separate Tenders will be received for the Cigars, Liquor and Fixtures. During the last 30 days 108 men bought 108 suits and there has not tbrrTheDwX��,erC��oh,d0n'tjOU RElSTERER&~CO~ Brewers of Pine Lager Beer ana Por. ter. DBOP IN AND SEE 08 *Mtaon B, 0, TERMS: 2s per cent cash, balance in 2, 4 and 6 months, with approved security with interest. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a good paying business.' The stock, books of the Company, and stock sheets may be inspected on application to the undersigned. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. E. B. M'DERMID. Clcmonts-Hillyer Block Liquidator NOTICE Sealed Tenders for the erection of a Floating Boat House for the Nelson Boat CIud will be received by the undersigned up to Saturday the 22nd day of February, 1(102, at 12 o'olock noon. Plans and specifications can be seen at the ofllco of Architect George D. Curtis. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted, W. A. FRASER, Secretary the Nelson Boat Club. Nelson, B. C, Fob. 13th, 1902.