Dail) Edition No. 264. ^ Nelson, British Columbia. Wednesday, March 15, 1899. MB ��� B ������ Jw.'Uji'w��WM!:L'i..j--*��.��')iix't'a.JA'.'i. Ninth Yta Hospital Officers for the Ensuing Year. FIVE NEW DIRECTORS Judge Foriu is the New Presidenl��� Enlargement is Probable This Spring. As a result of tho election at tilt annual meeting of the subscribers to tlio Kootenay Luke General Hospital hold in the court house yesterday afternoon, five Indies and gentlemen who have not previously had the honor will hereafter be directors. The board will now be constituted as follows: Judge Forin, W, A. Jowett, A. G. Shaw, E. A. Crease, D. McArthur, W. \V. Boor, 0. E. Miller, F. W, Swannell, A. Ferland, John Hamilton, Mrs. J, Roderick Robertson and Mrs. J. I. Stocks. At the mooting yesterday thore were present: T. Mndsou, 0. Wilson, .7. Lang- ridge, G. A. Hunter, C. Hillyer, \V. Irvine, AG. Shaw, E. 0. Traves. M. DesBrisny, A. Ferland, Rev. 0. \V. Hose, Kev. R. Frew, Mrs. 0. E. Miller, Mrs. J. Roderick Kobertson, John A. Turner, W. A. Jowett, E. A. Orease, Kov. Mr. Robson, Mm. J. L. Stocks. S. M. Brydges, T. Parkinson, E. Cordingly, W. W. Beer, 0. E. Miller, T. B. Hall. D. McArthur, J. 13. Tuttle, F. W, Swannell. The President Mr. John A. Turner oocnpied the chair. Socretary Swannell road Hie minutes of tho Hot incut- iug ami also tin* following reports: SECRETAftY'S REPORT. ItllrKll'TN, I 'ash on liaml from lust yoar ...�� DM 81) (lovernnu'iit grant ... 3.C0OOO 1'aylng patients ... I,8i0 18 c. i'. R.(steamboats.) . 1,835 15 Whitewater mine l'.IS ,*|II lioii.il ionK 188 75 Mont hi v sabsorlptions 85 00 Annual subsorlutlo **< t'-'.'i On .Seiiii-iuinu.il mibsoriptlons Ii* On Hex collection!* l:i li" Building subsoriptions I'll nn Total .... ��7,-)tl till BXMCNDITURKB, Sundry oxpenso 1 *'0 Drug-i 112 ai* UreccricH .... 1,0*1 08 Medical oHleel*** 831 18 Stationer; and advdi ti-.ii k. ....... 38 50 Labor lli-t.ti iHllirovelnents 675 xti Maintenance 7G*.i 88 Salaries.. . ... 2,lttfl Kl Milk ust; 05 -Meat 888 7fi Wood 180 IKI Unshon linnd s:i; 31 40 HH 19* .. 28 51 HI .. 67 1.121 Statement of number of patients treated and cost: CLASS. NO. DAYS I'r.tw's Nest litlieiitalrailwn* | 4 lio r.I'.lt. (steamboat) li I uitlents. .48 " *' onl. " Paying patients Charity patients Total 177 3,008 Average oostof treat ment. por weok Slo 13 F. W. SWANNELL, Beoretary. HOSPITAL PHYSICIAN'S REPORT The President aud Directors of the Kooteuay Lake General Hospital: Gentlemen���I take great pleasure in submitting for perusal the annual report tor the above hospital for the fiscal year ending Maroh 81, 1699. Wi have treated a larger number of patients this yoar than iu any other previous year, and have hud a greater mortality rate than previous years. This iB due to the larire number of typhoid lever patients coming in from the outside, many of them in a dying condition -wnen leaching the hospital. Our death rate, however, compares very favorably with othor hospitals both in and out of this Province. We have hud exceptionally good success this year with pneumonia, having treated seven cases without a death. I regret that our accommodation was so limited. Throe times the present number of patients would have been treated last yoar if there had been room. There is a great need of a female ward and a few private rooms, which 1 siucorely hope the hoard will be able to erect this year. Before closing I wish to thank the matrons and nurses for the careful attention they have giveu tho different cases in their charge during the vear. It is owing to the good nursing and careful attention given the patients that our success is largely due. I also wish to thank tho directors for the courtesy mid assistance which they rendered me on overy occasion ; and last but uot least, I wish to heartily thank the Ladies' Hospital Aid for the many ways in which they added to the comfort of the patients and convenience of those in attendance. Appended you Will hud a report of the cases treated mid thoir nature. I have the honor to be your obedient servant, GEO. A. B.VHALL. THE CASES TREATED. Typhoid fever, 48; pneumonia, 71 aoute rheumatism, r>; pleurisy, 2; heart disease,2 ; appendicitis, a ; i'n'test- mni indigestion, 10; peritonitis, 1; dropsy, 1 ; lectured arm, 1 ; fractured iee, H; fractured jaw, 1- fractured ribs,,8 j fractured finger, 1; fractured patella (compound), I; sprains, 2; iritis and corneal ulcers, 2; dislocated Shoulder, 8; infected wounds, 10; bul- , let wounds, 1 i ulcer on legs. 8 ; aboess in side, 1 ; aboess in leg, 1 ; ervsipelns. I; erysipelas, (phlegmonous), 1; lu I grippe, ll; quinsey, 8. The balance wero minor cases. | there were 111 operations during the year, with no deaths. There were UI in and 40 out patients treated,nuk- i ing n total of IHI treated during* the year, with death rate ns follows ; Peritonitis, 1 ; alcbolism, 1 ; dropsy, 1 ; typhoid, 2 ; hemmorrage from typhoid, 3. Total, 8. NEW DIRECTORS. Tho election of new dire..h U ��� Th*-* <,m��iiil uuval Ga/-He published an Imperial order today re-organizing the higher administration of the navy. Henceforth the Kntpeior holds supreme command and Ihe office of Commander-in- Ohiof therefore lapses and the existing taff of the commander in chief becomes independent, under the titlo of admiral's Btaff. The chief of the navy becomes directly subordinate to the Emperor, und the. admiral's staff, besides its ordinary duties, will occupy ilsolf with the politioal aspects of the presence of German warships abroad. Tho order also announces the ap pointmeut of a general inspector of the nayv aud settles certain questions regarding competence. THE TRAIN IS STILL BLOCKADED The Show is Much Too De 'p For Hasty Relief. Cheyenne, Wyoming. Maroh 14.��� The Cheyenne und Northern passenger train which has been for three weeks blockaded by the snow near Iron Mountain, is apparently little nearer being released than it was 10 days ago. The rescuing w rk train is still more than 10 miles from it. The snow in many planes is 10 feet deep and hard frozen. During the past 24 hours 8ii meu with picks and shovels did not make more than 160 yards. It will require several days to get to the train. There are uow plenty of supplies for tho passengers. A WAYWARD MINISTER Hamilton, Out., March 14.���The Court of Triers, which investigated the charge of immorality preferred hy Miss Hore against Rev. Geoghau, rector of St. Peters' church, today formally presented the evidence against the uc- uused pastor and the verdict of the court to Bishop Dumoulin. Mhs Hore charged the St. Peter's rector with having been on very intimate relations with her for yours and accused him of being the lather of the child born to her in tho City of Buffalo and uow deceased, The court found the Rev. Geoghau guilty and the Bishop sentenced him to suspension from the ministry for a term of seven years. NOTHING DONE YET. London, March 14.���In the House of Commons today the Goverment leader, Mr. A. J. Balfour, First Lord of tbo Treasury, was questioned on the subject of the reports in circulation regarding the successor of the lato Baron Herscii 11, on the American Commission, of which be was a member. Mr. Balfour said no steps had yet been taken to appoiut a successor of Baron Balfour Herschell. J. F. WOOD'S SUDDEN DEATH Toronto, Out., March 14.���J. F. Wood, tj. C., AI. P., and controller in tho late Government, was found dead in bis bed tins morning at the Queen's Hotel. Heart disease was the trouble. He was quite well when ho retired last oveuing. When the porter visited bis room tbis morning he had been doad for some hours, ITALY IAD OBTAINED ENGLAND'S APPROM Statement Regarding the San Mun Incident. POWERS FAVORABLE The Eagerly Anticipated British Blue Book on Chinese Question Has Made Its Appearance Rome, Maroh 14.���lu the Chamber of Deputies today Admiral Can- evaro, Minister of Foreign Affairs, made a comprehensive statement regarding Italy's action in China He oonflrmed the reported rno 11 of Siguor Martino.Italian Minister at Pekin, and announced that Italy had obtained the approval of Great Britain nnd Japan before demanding the concession at San Mun. Great. Britain, however, hud requeued, he suid. that, force Should not be en-ployed and hud promised in return to givo her diplomatic snnport to Italy at the Court of Pe- l.in Other friendly powers, the Minister continued, were then notified und indicated their acquiescence. Admiral Canevaro thou covered events already known, explaining tbat. Siguor Miirtino's action had been disavowed because his ultimatum contravened an agreement with Eng land tbat only in the event of Sir Clai.de Maodonald, Birtifh Minister it Pekin. being unable to induce the Tsung Li Yamen to take back Siguor Miirtino's first noto should Italy resume liberty of action in order to obtain reparation. He expressed oon- nflsmce in ibu ultimata snooesi of Italy's policy and reminded the Chamber that Italy's duty was to refrain from foroe so far as possible since she had gone to China without any previous provocative incident or violated rights to justify a resort to violence, which, if adopted, would ditsurb the international equilibrium in the far East and exercise a fatal reflex action iu Europe, besides injuring Great Britain who had proved herself Italy's cordial friend, and exposing to conflict other powers that had shown themselves the well wishers of Italy. BRITISH BLUE BOOK. London, March 14.���The eagerly anticipated China blue book was issued this evening but. all the main points in despatches, filling 3(10 pages and covering the period from February 1888 to February 1K99, were already known to the public The blue book deals at length with all the territorial, railway and mining concessions to all countries, commencing with tbe ces siou of Port Arthur, and closing with the opening of Nan Ning as a treaty port. Much space is devoted to the question of the foreign concession at Shanghai, the exhibits including the protests of American Ministers aud Consuls agaiust the placing of American property under the jurisdiction of France or any other single power, the readiness of British warships to sup port the Viceroy in resisting the Frenoh demands is also displayed and iho blue book gives the Americau- Oliiua Development Company's con- truct for the Hankow Canton Railway signed in Washington, April 14, 1898. The whole fonor of the British despatches shows a desire to meet the views of Germany aud the United States in all matters in which they wore concerned. TO EXTEND THE SETTLEMENT. London, March 15.���Tho Shanghai correspondent of the Tunes 6uys : The Britioh and American Association havo convened a joint meeting for Thursday to advocate united action by the two Governments in settling the question of extending the cosmopolitan settlement. SIR CLAUDE IS NOT WELL. London. March 15.���The Times says this morning it learns that Sii Claude Macdonald. British Minister at Pekin, owing to his stato of health, will take a short, leave of absence from Pokin ind como to London. RECOGNIZES ONLY AMERICANS. General Gomez Has a Small Opinion of the Military Assembly. Hava ia, March 14. ���General Gomez snys he recognizes only one power ia Cuba���that of the United States. All that the Cubans can do, he declares, is by permission of the American authorities and therefore the military assembly can only talk. In his opinion the ussembly is acting as it does because it wants to get more monoy out of the Uuited Stutes. In this connection, he points out, that the assembly first [imposed to ask $80,000,000. As for himself ho says that he iB not a beggar. The United Statos Government offered the 13,00,0000 and be has never asked an inorease in the gift. Indeed, he lays, to ask more would b�� undignified and improper. Tn all callers 14on speaks lightly of the assemblv daring thut it wus bis creation us h< did not wish to appear as dictator und that tho real military members who took no part in the vote to depose him will now resign aud he culls the us- senibly, "A collection of lilnok clouds with much thunder but little rain. " 5 ARRANGING WITH THE EMPEROR LIKES RHODES. Says He is Just the Kiud of Man That Germany Wants. Berlin, Mareh 14.���Both Emperor William and es-Empress Augusta Yictoria, besides Huron Vim Buelow, tho Foreign Minister and other Minis tors, wilh their wives,attended the bail- qnet given by Sir Frank [jaseelles, the B-itish Ambassador, to Mr. Cecil Rhodes who appears to have personally impressed everybody from the Emperor downward. With the excep tion of the extreme Agrarian and Conservative papers, the whole press prai-tos him. The Emperor is said to regard him as "just the srit of man that Germany wants.-!' It is announced that the Rhodesian schemes anticipated that Gemany will ultimutely possess Walfisoh Bay on the coast of Damara Land, South Afriou. United States is After Reciprocity. NEGOTIATIONS OPENED LIVELY FIGHTING AT MANILA, General Wheaton's Column Has Been Busy of Lute. Manila, March 14.���8 a. m.���Late yesterdav Gen. Wheaton's column en countered the enemy in such force between Pateros and Tsguig as to necessitate a change in tho original plans The cavulry attacked a rebel strong hold iu the juuglo driving the enemy into Pateros. Tho Americans had one killed and three wounded. Scott's battery shelled the town and woods offee- tivelv. Later the enemy crossed the river from Pasig. Two companies of the 2nd Oregon Infantry cleared the right bank after a shatp engagement, and then retired with three wounded. In the meantime the Washington volunteers closed in, driving small bodies of the rebels back upon Pateros. One man was killed. During the night the euemy i-.*,rnad tbe town of Pasig. FIRE . D THE DUNDEE M'H-'b. Much Damage Done Yesterday Morn ing to the Machinery. Between fl and 7 o'clock yesterday morning a fire occurred at tho Dundee mine which caused the destruction of the shaft house, with all the engines and several other buildings. It is thought that there is no insurance W. A. Galliher, Vice-President of the company, left yesterday morning for the soene of the fire nnd is expected back today. SALV VTION ARMY LEGISLATION Albany, N. Y., Mnroh 14.���Mr. Coggespnll introduced in the Senate today a bill providing for the incorporated body the right to estabisb homes, hospitals, shelters, colonies, etc. The bill also exempts all th* property now held or to be acquired bv the army from taxation. The bill provides that the Government of the incorporated body shall be a board ol trustees comprising the commander, the chief secretary aud treasurer of the Salvation Army in tho United States, and the two officers of the army or two laymen, members selected by the throe first mentioned officers or a majority of them. Up-to-date beer. St. Louis, Mo., Maroh 14.���A company with a capital of $800,000 has been organized iu this city to operate a new brewery on the co-operative plan. The c-smpauy will have a unmher of elootric refrigerator cars constructed which will bo the first over used on any street railway in any city in the world and dispensing with heavy hauling wagons. FOR BEHRING SEA. Washington, March 14.���Arrangements are now being perfected at the Treasury Department to restore the patrol of Behring Sea by four ships of the revenue cutter servioo. The vessels to be assigned to this duty are the Rush, the Corwin, tho Perry and tho Grant, all of which are now on the Pa- oifio coast. The fleot will sail north about May 1, and remain ou duty until Sept. 16. ROYAL SCALP INJURED. Londou, March 14.���According to a special despatch from Shanghai, Prince Henry of Prussia, commander of the German squadron in Chineso waters, while witnessing the launching of a trading vessel today, was struck on the head by a plank which fell from the ruftcrs of a shod under which he was standing. The wound blod profusely but the skull was not injured. TRAFFIC INTERRUPTED. Detroit, Mich., March 14.���A spoo ial to the News from St. Iguace, Mich., says: No trains have arrived or departed on the Duluth South Shore and Atlantic Railway since last Saturday. Eighty m los of the track i-i covered with solid ice, west of Sage station. Large gangs are at work today picking lot from thi rails. CominiBB:oaer is Already Treatiug With Germany aud Fiance, and Will Also With England. Washington, March 14.���Negotiations for reciprocity treaties with Germany nnd France havo beon resumed nnd there is still a prospect that a treaty may bo negotiated with Great Britain covering the British West Indies. Theso several treaty negotiations were interrupted some months ago oy tho service Mr. Kosson, the Uuited States reciprocity commissioner, was obliged to givo to the Canadian Commission. Ah this work is closed, Mr.Kassiou is free to resume the negotiations with the other countries and ho has written to inform them that he is at liberty to proceed. On the part of France it is proposod to givo to the United Slates thoir minimum tariff list. The French tariff has two rates a maximum ami a minimum. The differences average about SB per cent. Countries special1}- favored by F'rauce get the minimum rate while those having no arrangements pay tho maximum rate of 'lb per cent, higher. The effect of this is to place higher prices on American goods than on those of England, Germany. Russia aud some 31 conutries with which Franoe has made ooinmerpl****' arrangements The ���etiyc *ol ClJO ' ll. Keit.,!! tlullS witii I'CI many is shown in the fact that Seoretary Hay is himself carrying it forward. Tlie detailed work on schedules not having been taken up as yet by Mr. Kasaon, The British negotiations reached an advanced stage and then collapsed entirely. They were managed bv Sir Julian Pauncefote and Mr. Kasson, who together outlined the articles to be covered by the proposed treaty. The document wns about ready to sign lust summer when the London authorities made a statement that they were considering the advisability of granting countervailing duties to tbe sugar producers ot the British West Indies after the American practise. This put off the reciprocity treaty, for if the Imperial Government gave countervailing dutiss there wai not the same need of reciprocity arrangement. But, except for this statement, the imperial Government has uot done anything on countervailing duties and the West Indian colonies havo received neither the benefit of the duties nor of tbe reciprocity treaty. It has suffered, however, to let the negotiations lapse and no progress on the subject has beeu attempted of late. If Sir Julian goes to the Disarmament Congress at Tbe Hague in May he is not likely to conclude tbe reciprocity negotiations bofore he goes and after that the two years tor the period of the negotiation of reciprocity treaties under the Dingley bill will have expired. SECURED HIS DIVORCE. Cleveland, Ohio, March 4.���The closing act in the Barues-Macgown affair occurred here today when John A. Barnei was grau.ed a divorce from Mrs. Frank Macgown by Judge Logue. Barnes sued for a divorce ou the ground of wilful absence. Mrs. Mac- gown in answer statod that she had beon divorced from Bnrues by the Ok- lnhama courts uud that BarneB' petitions should have no standing further than this; however, she made uo contest. Barnes alleged thnt the decree wns void becauso Mrs. Macgown had married two days after the Oklabama divorce was granted, oontrary to the law of the territory. Judge Logue In grain ing Barnes a divorce gave him tne custody of the child Edith, whioh Mrs. Barues-Macgown kidnapped some time ago and still retains possession of. HE WAS ACQUITTED. Paris, March 14.���M. Urbaiu Gohier author of "L'Armee Contra Le Nation.". "The Army against the Na- tiou," who was placed on trial yesterday, on a charge of having insulted the army was acquitted today on all counts. The acquittal was followed by a lively scene iu the court, the spectators raising cries of "Vive La Lib. erte" and "Vive La Republique." ENDED IN AJ DRAW, Bombay. India, March 14.���Advices received here from Ligma, on the Persian gulf, say that a Persian foroe under Derica Bey has defeated a baud of rebel Arabs near that place, each side having 20 men killed iu the eiieouiiiei. A British warship at Ligma has lauded marines to protect English interests, > NELSON DAILY MINER, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 1899. Nelson Daib Miner Published Dally except Bur (lay. N'Kl.HOS MlNKII l'KINTING & I'CnLISlllNU CO.. 1>. .1 BE A. It N, Managing Dlreotor and Bdltor-ln-Chlef Al.l. i nMMUMCATIOKS to the Editor must be looompanled by tha name und address of lhe wilier, not n.uiasarlly for publication, bul uh evidence of ��ood faith. Sop8Ckiption Rates Dally per month by can'or I 11* per month by mat 1 00 nor half yea by mull btiti per year * 10M per year foroign 13 00 NKLSON Wkkkiy MlNEB. Weekly, pel half year I ' M por year 2 00 per year, fori 'nn ** 00 -tulHci'lpiiou. Invariably in advance Notice*; of Births, lliaths, and MarriiiKes inserted for :'*tl eenls cieh. AdvertlHl g n tea niudt Known on application Mclson Mlnerl'r n.: ig& PubllshlngCo NELSON. B. C. made by Ibe Goldfields Gazette is a reasonable one. We are old enough ! now to know better. There is a lmge amount of British oapital invested in ! the mines of the Province, and wo must expect the British public will be interested in knowing what is being dono. It should cost little trouble or expense to provide for complote uud tie- , ourate returns at the end of each month, and the prompt publication of I these would he us welcome at home as abroad. Now that Mr. Hume has beeu given a Department of MineB all to ] himself, the least that we oan expect \ is that he will employ his grout Inventive and administrative talents to devise a system 'of mining statistics that will meet the popular requirements. TENDERS WANTED. Tenders tor removing a house on cornier of Lake and Park itreeta will t>o received until Saturdiiy noon, 18 th of Mnrch. Particulars al this otllce. AT Kl All* III ll--l.lt*-. <*.i|iy r��r Change* er lilYertlwuienl lie lu llio OHIO*' lij I o'clmk IliMiire cbaiiue. ItlllHt p.m. lo THE OPPORTUNITY LOST. Yesterday we published a portion of an article which recently appeared in The Toronto (llobe, in which that vory unoertain if not erratic organ confesses conversion to the principle of inter-imperial preference. Uo not let any reader run uwuy with the notion, howover, that it will oonfess il is a confession. It will ruther Bay that it has always been of that belief. But thero is nu record the fact that for several months it labored most earnestly to defend Sir Wilfrid Laurier for telling tho British people, when he went over to the Jubilee, that Onnada wanted nothing for tho trade preference she had just voted tbo Mother Country ; that Canada wns generous, uud grateful, and loyal,and oppulent withal,and could utford such gifts, aud that Britain hud better stick to her ^discriminating fiscal policy. Thnt is on record: hut uow The Globe is willing to accept u preference in return for our preference. Tho change has been easily wrought. Owing to heavy army and navy climates the British budget tbis year will be remarkable ohiefly for its deficit. The London Times suggests that It bo met by an import duty of u shilling a quarter on wheut, equivalent to three cents a bushel. Here is an opportunity to press for a different!!! in*favor of colonial wheut. As a measure of Imperial policy, lut Groat Britain admit our wheut free. This is a "desirable end", The Globe says. Notwithstanding all that has been said to the contrary, Canada had au opportunity to get this differential in 1HH7. when a wave of Imperialism swept the Empire, wheu such men as the Duke of Devonshire und Mr. Chamberlain were outspoken in lavor of it, uud Lord Salisbury and Mr. Balfour were visibly in sympathy. It wus rejected then by the Canadian Premier, iu a spirit of magnificent sacrifice which no one ever bus or over will be able to understand. There is far loss chance ot getting it now. Grout Britain would hnve done much from sentiment; but she will scurcely be moved from her old fiscal moorings by a sordid consideration of deficits. Tho Colonial Goldfields Gazette is not. pleased with the negotiations at Washington. "When the Commission commenced its sittings," it says, "we were accustomed to hour a great doul about the cordial entente which was said to exist between the two great blanches of the Anglo-Saxon race; but as fur ns the negotiations at Washington are concerned, it bus to be admitted with regret thut, the supposed rapproachement exists in words but not in deeds." This is hardly a fair way of putting it. The negotiations nre not off, as far as is known, and until they are we are not'justified in acousing our neighbors of a selfishness to which thev would sacrifice a friendly understanding. In the meantime the mutter is purely a business one, and we do not know that friendship is ever allowed to stand in the way of a good bargain, The American professions to which our contemporary alludes tuny be hollow, but the time bus not come to say so with certainly. Factory Prices. FROM COMMUNICATIONS. "JEBBY'8" SUGGESTION. The Editor of The Miner: Sir��� IJwonld indorse Mr, Holdich. or Dr. Arthur for the appointment to rep- resent B, O, at the Exposition al Paris, They are well versed ill min- eul knowledge nnd are British subjects, and if there is only the Kronen language to keep them from getting the position I would he willing to go with one of them and help him, if he is willing to pay nnrt nf my expanses, JBREMIE ROIULLARD, REGARDING THE HOSPITAL. $200.00 TO $1,000.00 EASYJ^ERMS. CANADA DRUG & BOOK CO. CRESTON, WeBt Kootenaj Valley, B. 0., on line of O. N. P. Ry.. and Nelson & Bedlington Ry., now under construction. Information regarding Creston maybe had of GEO. M'FARLAND, Agent * Nelson, or from i Oreston Townsite Co., ORESTON, B. O. !0��������o^Qi 119 i J MINING STATISTICS. The Editor of The Miuer I Sir���Somo tune ago I rend with mingled feelings of surprise ��u6\j amusement, correspondence it) i-enard i Bt to hospitals and hospital work in your ; Q paper nml though 1 do not I xiu-Uv fol- \'rry. low either correspondent, perhaps as u > fe^ new comer I mny be permi'ted to state ; ���r- OS ��0QD������Q���)��� Spokane Falls A Northern R'y. N e I so n Jk^ Fort���.s Sheppard R'y. Red Mountain R'y. The only all rail route without chang of cars between Nelson and Rossland and Spokane and Rossland. (DAILY) Leave 9*40 a.m. NELSOU Arrive 5.30 p.m " 11:55 " R&SSL'D " 3:10 " 8.30 a.m. SPOKANE " 6.30 p.m Train Unit leuves Nelson nt 0:40 un. innkes close connections nt Spokane fol ���ill Pacific Coast Points. Passengers [or Ketil* liner and Bound ary Creek, conned at Vlnrinu* with Stmy Daily. O, G. DIXON, (i. P, ATA. Spokane Wash (i. K. TAOKABUET, Agent.Neb-on, B C, From. Havana Direct A shipment of choice assorted Cigars. They are the best value ror the money In the city. J. V. O'LAUGHLINPrices 2 for 25c. . and 3 for 50c. Humphreys & Pittock. KOOTENAY SUPPLY CO.! FOR SALE PIANOS Groceries, Provisions, Mining Supplies, Mining Drill Steel. WHOLESALE Mal10rdeArssPeciauty. P. O. Box 214. Vernon street, Nelson, B. C. LOTS 14 & 15. BLOCK 26 CARBONATE STREET. PRICE $250 EACH MONEY TO LOAN ON APPROVbD SECURITY. Sewing Machine Sale. As we are short of floor space, we are selling the balance of onr New Williams' Sewing Machines at the following prices: 3-Drawer Improved, $28; 5- Drawer Improved, $30; 5-Drawer Improved, Drop Head, $35. There are only a few machines left. Drop in and get a bargain before it is too late. A. FERLAND. Baker St., Nelson, B. C. Some Pianos are Sweet in Tone Some Pianos are Responsive in Touch Some Pianos are Chaste in Design. Few Pianos are sweet in tone, responsive in touch and chaste in design. Listen to a Mason & Risch Piano, Play upon a Mason & Risen Piano, Examine even the case of a Mason & Risch Piano, And in it you will find all the requisites of a perfect instrument. 1ijspecMoi) lijVifcecl. Correspondence Solicited. NELSON, Thomson Stationery Co. L't'd, "K Bird Cages Bird Cages We have just received a con= signment of Brass and Japan= ned Cages, which we are sell= ing At Exceptionally Low Prices Tinware and ��� Jsraniteware. Lawrence Hardware Co. Nelsotu B C ���"ilia W > <$$!�� *rf7h> .r#S> -^T*N> } Wo 1 ^.ARTHUR R. SHERWOOD... 1 pi Real Estate and Insurance Agent. ^ |i The Birkbeck Investment, Security ^ and Savings Co. 3 : advance money on Improved Rial Estate. Repayable in 5 and ^ y- 8 years by monthly instalments. ^* I ARTHUR R. SHERWOOD, AG'T. % SMiUiUiUiUiU^iUlUiUiUl^iUiiUiUlUiUlUiUiUiUiUiUiUR OFFICES TO LET, CENTRALLY SITUATED. BEER BROS., VICTORIA BLOCK. CANADIAN o Pacific. Ky. AND S00 LINE Q UICK TIME GOOD SER VICE FEWEST CHANGES. LOWEST RATES. NO CUSTOMS DIFFICULTIES. WITH BAGGAGE. Tourist Oars puss Uevelstoko dully to St. Paul; Mondays for Toronto; Thursdays for Montreal and Bosti 11. THROUGH TICKETS TO AKD FROM JILL PARTS OF CANADA AND TBt UNITED STATES. DAILY TRAIN. To Kossland, Trail, ltobson, (U0p.m.-Leavo*i-NKLSON-.A.rrlves-10.3Up 111 UuiiIi-iiii.v Ijike���KmIo Route. Stk. Khkank*.*. Except Sunday. F.xr*t**t,t Sui-.d iv 1 p.m.���Leaves��� NKLSON���Ai-rivea���ll tt.iv KiMilriul.l ltlv<*r ICouli*. 8th. Moyie. Mon.. Wral., Fri. Tuei*. Tlnire. Snt. 8 a.m.���Leaves���NKLSON���Arrivan--6.au pn*.. MnkiiH oonneotlon nt Pilot Hay wilh Str. Ki ��� knnui) in both directions. Steamers on their reRpeotlve routea ont nt pHnolpa] Landings in both dtrootlons an 1 othor points when Blgnallod. ll-iln I.Im- nml Im. 11111 *llni�� Poini* vin Shiran til}-, Hull*.. li.30 a. m.-LeaveB���NE1.SON���Arrlves-8 3U p. m, Abokhtain Kates and full informal inn Ity atidrPPHlng nonre t Incnl ngimt, c. K. 11 11 1 y. Hi) Ti. 1-.1** Ak'i, *.r 11. W. DKKW, AKLiit. Snl*. A. I'. ANI'KKSuN, I*.. .1.1 OYI ll. I'l'llV. Puss. Artful., 111*1. PlItiB, A;t'l.: Ni-li.n V���i .... , . West Kootenay Butcher Co. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DKAI.KUS IN . . FRESH . . AND SALT MEATS Oitinpu supplied on shortest notice and Lnwee Prlcua Mail Orders receive 1'arcful attention, Nothing but fresb and wholesome meats aud supplies kept in stock. Markets nl. NelHon nnd Ymir. E. C. TRAVES Manager. All Kinds Of Smoke. STAR BRIER CLIMAX OLD CHUM SPUN ROLL T. & B. PLUG ORINOCO CAPSTAN RUBY TWIST GRANULATED Fresh Fruits, Candies, and all kinds of Soft Drinks. Also best brands of Clear Havana and Domestic Cigars. Tobaccos to suit all tastes- TARTAN DERBY TRAVELLER PIPER HEID8IEOK OLDVIRGINIATWIST THREE CASTLES PRINCE OK WALES OCEAN MIXTURE SEAL OF NORTH CAROLINA li. C. CIGARETTE TOBACCO. Ab wc keep nur Tobaccos in both our Excise and Customs Bonds ��i* n-e able to carry a large and assorted stuck. TURNER BEETON & CO. ���NELSON UTENAY HAILWAt 4 NAVIGATION III. LAKE & RIVE 11 DIVISION STR. INTERNATIONAL Time Curd in ellVi-t January 3rd, lfiflf-' PACIFIC STANDARD TIME. DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. KASLO TO NELSON South b'nd. North t n Read down Head up llont Lvs. 6.80tun. KiihIo 8.30p.m. UontAt " 7.3n " Ainsworth 7.in " '- * " sou ������ Pilot, Buy ��.:w " " ��� " " 8 lo - Balfour li.un ������ Ar 9.45 '* SMIloPt. 5.11 " 10.30 " Nol��on 4..-I0 ���' - l.v Connects with N. tc F. S. Railway train for Spokane. leaving Five Mile Point at 10:05 a.m. Steamer** leave KiihIo cily wharf at foot of :ird Htreot. Subject to change without notice. ROHKRTIRVINH. Manaurer ATLANT IC~ Steamship Lines From St. John Allan Line-l.aurcr.tian March 1!' nonunion Line- VnneoiiviT March 12 From Portland Allan Line-Mongolian Kar.ll From New York White Star Lino���Qovmanio March 15 Ounard Line���Luoania March 11 American Lino- si.Paul... March 15 Anchor Line���Ethiopia March 11 From Boston Dominion Line -Canada March 15 Passages arranged to and from all Kuropean points, For tales, tickets and full Information apply too. P. R, dopot agent or o. K. lleasley, Oity Ticket Agent, Nelnon, ti, O. WILLIAM STITT. 5451 General Agent. O.l'.It. Offices Winnipeg. We have purchased the express and drayage business of Mr. J. W. Cowan and bespeak as large a patronage at the hands of Nelson citizens as was accorded Mr. Cowan. G. DAVIS & CO. Leave orders at D. McArthur's or telephone No. 8c;. Canadian and American ways oti Sale. Papers al- should uo longer serve. The ooinplaint* Nt'Xt to Nt'lsoil Hotel, TRONIC Nn.eS. Hotel Hume Cigar Stand. QUEEN'S SCHOOL, VANCOUVER. PRINCIPALS S.pwocr��mlsebbyrob0S-, CAM!!. ENG. Boarding and Day School. Present Numbers 44. Preparatory class' under Lady. Highest references to Parents, etc. For Terms apply to Principals, - 1171 Georgia St., Vancouver ��� I Improved Property FOR SALE CHEAP. Houkc and lot on Victoria street, near Presbyterian church 1800 Hoiwe and Lot on Victoria utrnet 2ttiti House and Lot. on Viotoria streot v*r*) House and l.ot, on Victoria street 190" Houso and two lots on Carbonate stroet., 180*1 llusiness Coniei* on Verton street WOO Dairy Ranch near city-Oirors wanted. House to lot on Stanley stroot. Money lo Loan -Real Estate and Chattel Mortgages. . Wanted- MininK Shares, Nelson, Ymir and Slooan. ALEX. STEWART, Hm5Wu ������*��� T-or-wBs-Mkh Mick, weH����i B> NELSON DAILY MINER* WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 1899 Land ami Improvement Oo., nt vie- I torio. with reference to the dispute lin rcKiinl io property ���ffeoted by the I water works svatem. Hn found tbo gentlemen In question apparently Ming nml anxious tn aid in reaching gettlemeut. Aid. Hillyer therefore ; innvi il, gednnded by Aid. Beer, tbat __ I Iho tiit.y Engineer and Board of I Works Committee take up the matter 1 rT ) ut a -f at onoe aiid report at as early a date os Saloon and Hotel west 01 possible to the oounoii. ii on tie mm * Stanley Street. SO SAYS OITY COUNCIL Sabbath Observance Sooiety Wants tlis Saloons Closed on Sunday��� Au 'itor Pock's Report; The Oity Ootiiioil held a vory peaceful sessiou Inst, night, There were present nt the meeting, Aid. Fletoher, in tbo oli'iit I ��nd Aid. Be**)-, Kirkpat- rick, Hillyer, McKillnp and Thomson. Tbo minutes of tbe Inst reunlnr meeting of the Council and of the several speoial meetings subsequently held, were rend nnd nppi'OTfid. Tho report of tbe Finance Committee was then presented. The Committee recommended two slight ohnnges in the report of February 21 fixing tbe ilnties Of the City Solicitor; reoom- menileil that the claim of Gamble & O'Kielly for |80, the ohalrge of F. C. Gamble for n report ns to drainage of tho City sewerage into Kootenay Lake, be pnid, and recommended nlso the payment of several bills. The report was adopted. Oity Solicitor Gnllilicr wrote transmitting n letter from tho Attorney- General stnting that the Government could tnke no action in regard to the burial of paupers. The letter wua received nnd filed. A letter from Macdonald & Johnson onlled attention to legislation grnutinK certain rights to tho West Kooteuay Power and Light Co. On motion of Aid. Thomson, seconded by Aid. Hillyer, the Mayor was instructed to appoint a committee to investigate nnd report in regard to Ibe water rights granted the West Kooteuay Power and Light Co,, the report, to be made as soon us possible so that notion could be taken prior to tho ratification of Ihe bill by the Lteulennnt-Goveruor in Council. Letters were read from If. B. Bens- ley and A. 15. Hodgins with regard to the very poor condition of the sidewalk on Baker street to tbe 0. P. R. depot. The letters were relerrnl fcf* lhe Board of Works Committee. A letter from Mr. Harold Scions complaining because thero is no crossing at the corner of Stanley nnd Vin- toiiu streets from the Customs House to the Hotel Phair wns road. Mr. Se- lous also complained that the water rom Stanley street was being drained into his garden nnd asked for relief. Tbe communication was referred io tbe Board of Works Commit toe, The Sabbath Observance Sooiety presented a petition asking that tlie Provincial Law. relating to tbe closing of suloons on Sunday, bo enforced in Nelson. Tbe petition was signed by t'linrles A. MjKny, President; S. M. Brydges, Secretary; W. J. Hatch, Thomas Parkinson, committee. Mr. McKay was present nnd spoke in behalf of tho petition. On motion of Aid. Hillyer the matter was referred to a committee of the Council for consideration. Aid. Hillyer presented nn amendment to the trades license by-law providing for one additional hotel license for points west of Stanley street. Aid. Beer suggested tbat tbe amendment be laid over to be considered iu committee of the whole Aid. Thomson was not in favor, generally speaking, of increasing saloon and hotel licenses. There was, however, a feeling that the West Ward bad not boon treated on an equal basis with the East, Ward, aud he therefore seconded Aid. Hillyer's motion to amend. Aid. MoKillop, moved in amendment that tbe matter be referred to the Council in committee of the whole. The amendment was defeated, Aid. MoKillop, Beer and Kirkpatrick voting aye, and Aid. Fletcher, Hillyer and Thomson in tho negative. Tho original motion of Aid. Hillyer providing for an increase iu licenses, was then voted upon and car- ired, Aid. Fletcher, Hillyer aud Thorn- sou in the affirmative, and Aid. Beer and MoKillop in tho negative, Aid. Kirkpatrick declining to vote. A. W. Pock, who bad been engaged to audit tbo City accounts, presented his leport, the consideration nf which was left to tho noxt meeting of the Council. The report was a very extensive oue and there woro many suggestions of ways in which the City's financial affairs could be better run thau at present. The statement of receipts and disbursements for tne year ending Doc. 81, 18IIS, showed an overdraft, on the last day of the year of $686.95, instead of a balance as reported in Auditor Hamilton's Statement, There are also unpaid accounts for the year 181)8 to bo paid by the present, Counoil, aggregating $8,8711 85, against whloh there is a credit of arrears in electric light and water rates of 11,019.08, showing a total loss for the year of .$3,861.53. Aid. Hillyer presented a motion, seconded by Aid. Kirkpatrick, designed to put tho Council on record as fovor- THE NELSON MUSICAL SOOIETY. Practices are Progressing Very Satisfactory For Next Months' Concert The most largely attended rehearsal of the Nolson Musical Society was held at, Mr. Brougham's residence ou Monday evening, Tlie full orchestra was present, in addition to the singers, making a total of over sixty. The society is progessing with die music iu a most sat'sfaotory manner and when tbo concert lakes place Oil April 5, three weeks from today, it, will undoubtedly be the greatest innsioal treat, that was ever given in Ihe Kootenays. Only first class music will be sung and under Mr. Brougham's capable dirontlon it, will be sung in a first class manner A recital of sacred music will be given by Iho luusieal society in ihe Church of England with a special service on Thinsday March 28. There will be practices for this recital in the church on Saturday the 18th and Monday the 30th Tbe members of the orchestra aro requested to attend ouly the Monday evening practice. Members will note that those practices will be at tho church and not at Mr. Brougham's bouse. There will be no charge for admission to the recital oil the 38rd, but there will bo a collection for the building tuiid of Iho church. forms have already been applied for and will probably be bare by April I"). ill timo for the dedieation of the nt'.v Knights of Pythias hall, Mr George Larson, second engineer of Urn Hall Mines Smellei leaves this morning for Denmark to visit his parents whom bo bus not seen in I" years. A large number of skaters were attracted to tbo Crystal rink by tbe Hall Mines Smelter Band last night. The ice was in splendid condition for skill - ing and the music "of the band wns greatly enjoyed. . Now That the Fish- X LingSeasonisOpen. I ���������������������������������������^ *������������������������������������������������������ Winter is dying ; dying hard though, and leaving the trace of his iron hand with us in the shape of frosty nights nnd snow-capped bills. That inveterate liar, tho oldest inhabitant, prophesied thnt we should have an early spring; we are still waiting for the fulfilment of that promise. Today, ao- cording to Mr. Bullock-Webster* (the legal angler dissenting) wo enter upon the last angling season of this century. Soon the picturesque stretch of water which forms one of the boundaries of this cily will be dolled with numberless bonts nnd canoes and the angler��� the dangerous rival in mendacity of the aforesaid oldest inhabitant���will be adding to tho somewhat limited topic of conversation. What a blessing lo ns that stretch of water is! We are walled in by sleep precipitous mountains. Walks beoome monotonous and driving is confined to the physician and the expressman. There lire times when business is none too plen- liiul nnd every man .luy* a ..cert .in amount (if leisure hern Wb have but tbe healing wuteis of Koptrmiy Lake and Hiver to cure Ihe tedium of nndetirod reSt or tbe worn brain or limbs as toe case may be. Angling has heen written of as "ihe g.'irle art," the "contemplative man's ro- creation," lhe "peaceful sport,*" and the true joy of angling lies in the charm Of nature scenery, and quiet rest that, to ibe well ordered mind. Should aooompauy it. Mr Weller s "swarry," of a boiled leg of mutton were a thing of naught without tl e '"usual aoeorapaniments" and angling obeys the law of the founder of that immortal banquet. It has heen recorded that the apostles of the Christian Church wero fishermen and il cannot be irreverant. to suggest that there may be times win*u tbe peaoetul waters of Kootenay Lake may bring thoughts to the mind, not unlike those inspired by tho Galileen Sea, in the minds of St. Peter and his companions. Possibly it, is for such reasons that angling offers the same inducement to ho tyro ns to the expert. To us ��� li somewhat homely expression, we nil need something that will "tnke us out ot ourselves;" something to lessen tie task of lhe struggle for existence, the race for gold and all the sordid and petty slrife that follows in its train. When the fish show a disinclination to feed on your fur and feather monstrosities, lay aside your rod and look around yon. There are portions of the Kootenay Lake which for scenery are incomparable. What associations will nol tiiis scenery bring to mind? IJnys long i ast, spent���or perhapslmis- silent,for none of us are without blame ���in far distant lands with loved ones or friends long syne parted from, or who have passed the bourn from which no traveler reluins, leaving but the memory of form and voice. Look to tbe batiks I Thnt Mower, ho it ill the gorgeous garb or faint perfume, will reoall to us somo happy scene or somo dear form. Tho song of birds, the drone of tho bee complete the charm of nature's kcleidescopo. (lo to, thou Philistine, thou scoffer with your ironies of a "worm ut one end of the line and a fool at the other" and let him that is able to receive the gospel according lo Isaac Walton (peaoe to his ashes) ponder these things in his heart. And may our baskets for 18'JU be heavy while our hearts are light. LOCAL AM) PERSONAL, Cliff Loudin was in Nelson yesterday from Coffee Creek. Mrs. W. F. Brougham is one of the latest victims to the all powerful | grippe. Mr. O. P. Mouney, purchasing i agent of Maun, Foley Bros., and Lar- I sen, is iu Nelson at the Hume. Capt. T. J. Duncan, of the Duncan 1 Mines, Limited, is back in Nelson Tho Colonial (loldiields Gazette of February ar>, which by tho way h"8 experienced the usual postal delay in reaching its destination, publishes un exoelloilt opt of the Hull Mines Smelter und surroundings, Baseball players und baseball fans of Nelson uro asked to attend a meeting to bo bold at tbe Hume Hotel this evening at 8 o'olock. Plans for the season will bo discussed uud arrangements mndo for a meeting at which tho club will be reorganized and officers elected. The Acetylene gus plant iu the hardware store of Ilelidcn und Hebdi'U exploded shortly after noon yesterday and was completely destroyed, besides doing some dninugo to other property. It is not known just bow the explosion occurred. Alfred T. Hebdeu, oue of the members of tbo firm, was knocked unconscious. He was on his way down stnirs at the time of the nc- oldent, He recovered in a few moments none the worse for bis experience. The Nolson pout office is undergoing extensive repairs. Last, Sunday 300 new boxes were put in ami utitrot the older ones withdrawn. Yesterday tho front of the office was altered, the door being plaoed on a lino with the sidewalk, tbis milking considerable more floor space inside. This was made necessary because of the additional space occupied by the now boxes. It is said tbat tbe 0. P. K. has completed ntrrnngeinent in regard to connecting Windermere with railway communication, and that a brancb line will leave the main line at a point near Fort Steele Junction, following the meandering of tho Kootenay River to Fort Steele, thence by the direct route to Windermere, making oonnto- tions with the proposed line from Ar row Lake to Windermere.���Golden Miner. If You Never Had the Grippe Don't cultivate it. Better pay $io.oo a pair lor your Shoes than go through it���its cheaper. But you can't pay so much as that here. If you Grip on to a pair ot" our $3.50, $4.50 or $5.50 Slater Shoes you'll not have the Grippe. LILLIE BROS., ABERDEEN BLOCK. PARSONS _^ PRODUCE Co. Wholesale Produce and Provisions. . . Wc hive lii'rii appointed so^o aKcnt* for Kootonay for BYV1BT & 00., -outh Omul in, and will oarry n Cull slock of incuts of their manufacture nl Nelson Mail orders will be filled at -price* ruling on day order is received. Head - Offices - Winnipeg. Branvhks Vancouver, Victoria Nelson, Rosalind, Aijjn Lakh Tag tan Lake,1 GREENWOOD) B.C., and Dawson city, n. \v. T. . If Your Watch Is out of order bring it to me. First- class work guaranteed iN years' experience in the business. Engraving Iree. J. J. WALKER, Jeweler, Baker St. P. J. RUSSELL, Hanager. NKLSON, B.C. The West Kootenay Brick & Lime Company, Ltd. Patronize Home Industry, and Smoke the Royal Seal And other Union Made Cigars of the Kootenay Cigar Mfg. Co., NELSON, B. C. Capital $50,000.00, divided into 50,000 shares of $1.00 each. At the Crystal riuk inst evening tv.n rinks had un oxoiting onrling mutch Frank Tamblyn lost but has lodged a protest, with the sporting editor nf Tlie Minor on the ground that his opponents imported a man from Pt*. Paul lo defeat him. The sporting editor will investigate today. The s-ore was : IT. Hume, Mr. Mathesnii. of St. Paul. .1 H. Wallace, W. H. Grant, skip. 1-1, vs. H. Goodove. A. V. Wlllloy. A. (': v rie, P. A. Tnniblyn, skip. ' 10 The iee was good nml the playing tiisl class. DIRECTORS���W. W. Beer Esq., W. H. Dowsing Esq., W. A. Macdonald Esq., H. G. Neelands Esq., T. G. Proctor Esq., all of Nelson. U.VNKERS���the Bank of British Columbia, Nelson, B. C. SOLICITORS���Messrs. Macdonald & Brougham, Nelson, B. C. OFFICE���Proctor's Building, Baker street (west), Nelson, B. C. REISTERER & CO., Brewers of Fine Lager Beer and Porter. Drop in and see us. NELSON. B. C. For Sale Straight as a Die To achieve the "neatest success one must use the best means and materials athis disposal. Carpenters, Joiners and Builders cannot expect to do good work unless they have good tools, and we are showing an Ai line. Vancouver Hardware Co., Ltd. Importers of Shelf and Heavy Hardware. Issue of 5,000 (10 per cent, guaranteed) Preference Shares. Also 7,500 ordinary shares of $1.00 each, payable as follows: 25 cents on application, 25 cents on allotment, and the balance when called for, no call to be made until three months after 22nd February, 1899. The subscription list for this issue will open at io a. m. on Monday, March 13th, and close at 3 p. m. on Friday, March 31st, 1N99. Applications for shares, accompanied with the amount payable on application, should be made to the bankers of the company (where prospectuses and forms of application can be obtained) or at the office of the company. Copies of the memorandum and articles of Association of the company may be inspected at the office of the company's solicitors. House and Lot on Stanley Street, Between Mill and Latimer Streets It is a Snap. : : : H, R, CAMERON Just Received! The Largest Assortment of Boker's and Wos- tenholm's Cutlery in Pocket Knives, Razors and Scissors that ever came into Kootenay. Baker Street. 0.W.WEST&C0. General Teamsters. Ml G. Oil CO. (Standard Oil Co.) Anthracite Goal. Out of Sight Are You ? We will fit you with Glasses. Patenaude Bros. S8*9��*S��*9��S8S8a��SSS MUST BE SOLD AT ONCE, f ,��� I Ing 'tb'-Toandidaoy rf"o?M!URl^daie115*tep"'aii almence ot three months in in thu matter nf tlm Puriu Mineral London. Exhibit. The Oouiidil was uot inclined to take any notion, however, and the morion was laid over until thu next meeting, upon motion of Alii. Thomson, seconded hy Aid. Beer. i , ,._ ���vt���i��������� Aid. Thomson reported the result of Within a mon I, or six ndnSdn avi.it paid by him on bibalf of the will have a Knights of Pythias Un Oitv to the offio-Hi of the Nelson lormed Ra k. The charter and ianl- The Crystal rink will he tho scene of { a fancy dress oarnival on Tuesday evening. Tho Hall Mines Smelter Rand has been engaged for the occasion. Modern ll-Uooin House. Oan bo bou for 11200, $7��U oasll dnwi TO KENT. J, Several good I and 0 Room CottaffOfl m FOR SALfl. Houses and Lots in nil parts of the city. ,1. L. VANSTONE, Mining Broker. li. II, WILLIAMS, fosto-is Broker. Ileal Estate Agents, Baker St., Nelson, B. C. Nelson Hardware Co. DesBrisay In the lead again this spring. Their Stock of Groceries is complete, both Staple and Fancy. Their shelves are heavily laden with ull the delloaolea in Canned and Bottled (ioods. They are noted not only for carrying the Fancy Stock of Ne'son, 1ml also for carrying the Stock Suitable to Supply the Wants of any Kitchen or Camp. They carry by far the Largest Stock in Nelson, sud defy competition, Their prices are uniform, taking no advantage on any one iii-ticle above another. Don't forget to try our Tea, also the New Iirand of Flour. Tbe price of this Hour will lie very low, and quality guaranteed. M. DesBrisay & Co. First Class Fir ST0YE WOOD Cut any length to order. One car of Fresh Spokane Lime just arrived. Office Cor. Baker & Hall Sts. Telephone 88. Nelson Opera MoUse, ONE rtlGliTOtfLY. A. E- Markhaiji's NeW York Theaire Co. li) ihe Greai Swede pialect Coijiedy MaVoUrijeeij&SWai) SWaijsoi) TtflJRSpAY, MARCk 16th- Prices��p<35f 50f ai)d 75 cents. d0D,^m u���eotitttl%u.i>n*u*r* IMPERIAL BANK OF CANADA. Capital Paid up $2,000,000 Rent - - 1,200,000 DtABOTORB II. S. Howland, Pre*. T. It.Merritt, VicoIVou. Wm. Ramsay, Hugh Hyan, Itobt.J&fiYur, Ti Hut lu-t kuHI sin) ut-r. Klin* Hogon. Hoad Otllce, Toronto. I). H. WILKIB, (ieneral Manager. E. HAY, Inapeotor. KruiH'lH'M in nil |>rlm-l|��Hl rlllri and mwun In Ontario and Qnebt-r KrumbcM lu Manitoba, Nai-lhwent TrrrllorlfM and KrllUh -Colombia. WlNMl'KU, l'OUTAOK LA 1 'It A IHI K. HltAN ho.N, Man. Calgary, Prince Albert. Kumonton, South EDMONTON, N. W. T. Vancouver, NkijhoN. KEVBUTOKBi 8. C. AgentH in Great liritain���Lloyd's Bank, Ltd., 72 Lombard street, London, with whom money nmy be deposited for transfer by letter or cable to any part of Canada. NKLSON BRANOH. Lettera of Credit issued on Alaska Commercial Co. miyahlu at St, Michael's, Alaska, and Dawson City. Drafts Sold, availahlo at all polnU in Can- da, United State-Hand Kurope. Letters of credit innuoa, available in any part of the world. SavinKH bank Department���Doponltti of |l ���ind upward! received and intercut allowed. Debei.turoH���Municipal and other debeu- tutes purchased, Money Orders Issued payable at any Bank KateH-L'ndcr $10, 8c; $10 to $20, lOo; $20 to $30, 12c: $30 to $50, lie. J. M. LAY. MANAGER. Geo. Holbrook, City Scavenger, All kinds of day and nighl McavonRorint*:' Work promptly dono. Chimney Sweeping done. II ���*tt���M���iW isscs NELSON DAILY MINER WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 1899. ^ THE BANK OF B. C. REPORT OF THE LAST 0RD1BABY GENERAL MEETING. Meeti 'With tha Unqualified Approval of the DiTBotora���Dividend Declared. read the notice Gentlemen, the The Financier of February 10 laBt contained tbe following report of tbe ordinary general meeting of tbe Bank of British Columbia, which will bo of general interest. Tbe ordinary general meeting of tbe proprietor! ot this banlc was held :*es- Iciday nt the City Terminus Hotel, Cannon Street j Sir linbort Gillespie (the chairman* presiding. Mr. S. Cameron Alexander (seoretary and manager) palling the meeting. Th�� chairman said directors have invited you to meet tlipm today to submit to ynu tbe report and statement of accounts for the half- year ended on Ihe Dlst December last. These bave beeu in your bauds for the last few days, and 1 bave no doubt rccoived your attentive consideration aud 1 also hope your approval. (Applause). The result of the half-year's busiuess has linrdlv readied the expectations of your direotors, especially whon the revival ond prioress of tbe commercial interests of the Colony of British Columbia are considered, bul this may be accounted for in (treat measure by the keen competition we bave had to encounter from tbe Eastern Canadian banks that have so recently been established in that country, and tbe consequent reduced rates of interest aud other attractions offered to secure business. Of course, gentlemen, this is A condition of things we must he prepared to meet,and up to the present time, I am glad to say, wo hold our own in tho trading community. (Applause.) The account wc now submit to you, made up to the Hist December last, of liabilities and assets, indicates, I think, linancial strength, showing, as it docs, a large percentage of available assets to meet any immediate liability ; this will, I am sure, be considered a satisfactory feature. (Applause.) The profit and loss account gives for the half-year the sum of ��18,786 Ils. 4d. at credit, after providing f(r all ascertained lossoi. and which is, 1 am happy to say, somewhat in excess of the previo s three half-years. Your directors ret ��� OUimend that a division at tho rate (f 5 per cent, per annum bo made for the half-yeir ended 81st December, 1W18- tbis will absorb tbe sum of ��15,000 leaving a balance of ��8,785 lis 4d. to be carried forward to next half-year, lu connection with the accounts I may mention that we have reduced the charges account by ��4.541) since June, 1H97. Before sitting dowu I will move a resolution an to the dividend I have already briefly alluded to the revival that has taken place during the past vear in the trade of British Columbia, and I may add that there is strong evidenoe of further aud increasing activity and progress this season in tbo commercial, the agricultural, and the mining interests of that, country. Tbe only interest that suffered last year was the salmon fisheries, from the fact of a very short run of fish, aud thus tbe canneries have beon loft with a large proportion of their supplies on hand, but which will be available. I hope profitably, I his coming season. I am glad to lie able to include the State of California in the improvement I have just referred to; heavy rains havo at last fallen, and business is resuming its native career there. The Into war hIbo restricted business both of an export and import character. Tbe mining outlook all ovur British Columbia is satisfactory and encouraging, aud tbe development ill the mines has brought to view, in many instances, large bodies of ore of various minerals that promise a con- tiuuance of increasing output, aud the completion of the railways under construction, and those projeoted, will enable many valuable properties to swell later returns The prospecting work done in divisions not traversed by railways is also going on, and satisfies those best acquainted with the country that mining in British Columbia is, ns yet, ouly in its initial stage. Agriculture in British Columbia never appeared more favorable for success than at the present time. The increased demand of tbe past two years, aud tbo good crops, have done much toward re-establishing the oonfid*:nco of the farmer. The harvest of 1HP8 was gQod, and this, following the previous year's largo crop lias materially Improved tho agricultural interests of the country. On a review, therefore, of the whole position of things in British Columbia and in California, I think I mny fairly hope for the present year an improving and more encouraging future than we have lately ex- perieilO id, and I truflt 1 may see these anticipations fully 'realised. I beg to ,nove���"That tho report and statement of nccounts. as now snbmitled, be received and adopted. " ( Applause. ) Mr. Henry J. Gardiner seconded the resolution, which was put to the meeting and carried unanimously. The chairman: 1 bave next lo move���"Tbat a dividend be paid on tbe paid-up capital of the bunk ut tho rate of B per cent, per annum, free oti noome- tax, for tbe half-year ended 81st camber last, payable ou and after 18th instant." Mr. T. G. Gillespie seconded resolution, which was also agreed The cbariman : 1 bave great pleasure in proposing the re-election of my friend Mr. Henry .1 Gardiner, bn a director, and I have no doubt it will receive your support. He is a most valuable and attentive colleaBiie, and iu evory way I think wc could not have a hotter man to help us. (Hear. Hoar. ) Mr. Guy Oswald Smith seconded the motion, which was put aud carried. Tho * chaii man ; I have also to move.���"That Mr. T G. Gillespie, who retires by rotation in accordance with the deed of settlement, be reelected. " You will at on- c sec the delicacy I have ben*; 1 cannot ��ay more for my dear old cousin than that ha ii a good fellow and an attentive collsngue and director. '" i Ilo- the the to, He ii always ready to help, and he has a good head on bis shoulders I Hear, Hoar.) Mr. \V. C. Ward seconded the resolution, which was put and enrriud unanimously, Mr. Walker next propr.sed���"That Mr. Wyndbam Qibbel and Mr. It. Cunniiing bo re-elected audi tins for the ensuing year, at a remuneration of ��75 each.'' Mr. Cballis seconded the motion, which was also agreed to. SINKING OF THE ANGERONA. Drydouking Had a Very Serious Effect on tho Craft. Tbo steamer Angerona has juat been through an exciting experience but is ones more running as usual. She was run ashore at Kokaneo Crook nbout a month ago nnd painted, cleaned and otherwise fixed up.* Being high und dry for three weeks loosened hor seams so when tbe Kokanee towed her off sbore last week the results were disastrous, Sho no sooner struck the water than she oommenoed to sink and within half an hour wus at the bottom of the lake. Tho captain and the crow bad barely time to scruniblo ashore before the boat went r'.owu beneath them. The tug Hayls, Capt. West, went to the scene of the wreck and after threo dayB of hard work, managed to get tho Angerona ouco more above water. She was towed to Kaslo and resenmed and is now aB fit as a fiddle. FATE OF SUNKEN AINSWORTH. She Wreck Will Probably Be Sold ua Is And Raised. The conipuny owning the steamer Ainsworth, which now lies in 124 feet of water in Crawford Bay, will probably sell tho wreck as it stands nnd lhe purchaser will raise it as a spoou- Intion. Two different meu bave made otters to the oompany to raise the boat for 9600 and $700 respectively but the offers have not beeu entertained, evidently with n view to seeing if a better arrangement regarding soiling the wreck cannot be made. Capt. Wost, of the teg Hayls, states that he offered to laise the Ainsworth nnd that lu* thinks sbe is but little damaged. Siie Bland8 on her wheel nnd the bow can still be seen on a fn- vorable day. From ibe manner in which sbe went down Oapt Wost thinks th.it the freight has slipped back to tbe engine loom and is still of somo value. Tbe $500 worth of whiskey would certainly not bo at a|l injured by its long imersion in cold water.The chances are, too, that the bodies of Purser John Guru and the Chinese oook are still in ibe wreck Neither had time to get ont as the boat, went over. These are probably the only bodies that went down with the wreck as the others were drowned bv ihe capsizing of a life boat. AT THE HOTELS. Hume��� (i. W. Griinmett, Bnudon; A. G. Fraser, Kuskonook; N. W Webster. KuskMionk; P, 10. Sbei-bii. H. .1. McDonald, Kuskonook; O. P. Money, Creston; Guv* McDonald, Sandon; Henry Louglirey. Kuskonook; Thomas O. Gray, Nakusp; F. LeFebre and wife' Montreal; A. Hoyt. Kuskonook;.!. H. Inkster, Kossland. Phair��� Ed Mallandaino, Jr., Creston, B, C. ; W, Y. Gurd, Cranbook ; B\ W. Monagban, Spokane; A... Reynold, Sioux Falls; J, F. Beatty, Winnipeg; A. S. Farwell, Nelson;.!. H. Poll', Vancouver; Frank B. Patterson, Portland ; Arthur Sailtou, Revelstoke ; K. Nell, Vancouver. MINING NOTES. New York. March 14.���Bar Silver. oQM ; Mexican dollars, 47J-.J. Copper, quiet; brokers SI"*'1,,* exchange, $17.08^ tn 817.75. Lead, quiet and firm; brokers, $4.20; ex- uhnnge', sSLiliiJi to $4.46. Tin, firm, Straits, $8.35 to $8.88^, plates firm. Slocan ore shipments for week ending 10th were: Payne, K. St. ti.. Hill tons; Payne, C. P. R. 120 tous; Last Chance.120 ; Ivanhoa, 80 ; Whitewater, nn; Jackson, 80; Queen Bess, 01!���. The Blaney brothers have struck n pretty good proposition of copper on Hume creek, in close vicinity to Nelson, nnd nre going to start development work on the property right away. * * * Tbe old saying, '��� it is an ill-wind that blows no body good," is as true iu mining us it is of anything else, says the Sandon Mining Review. Tbo public understand that somo differences nruBi between Mr. Scott McDonald and some of the rest nf the company, wben tbe former look an interest in the Lust Ohnuco without letting bis colleagues of the Payne into the secret As n consequence Mr. McDonald's stock in the Payne was placed on the market with the published report of the Payne's workings. This publication lias brought up Payne stock with a bound, and is creating muoh enquiry about Slocan properties. In short, nothing of lute (lays has done so much to advance the interests of tho Slooan as the differences referred to and the consequent publication of the profits of the Payne. WANTS BETTER LAMPS. Does the Eastern Tailor spend his money in Nelson ? No. , Then buy your clothes from a Nelson Tailor who does. We beg lo announce that we have cut our prices so close this season lhat you will find no dilference between them and any reputable house in the Bast, Then all things being equal, surely you will favor home industry. Our clothing is made in Nelson. All we ask is a trial. H. fl. Vincent, Merchant Tailor. P. S.���We bave no agents. k j Y. GRIFFIN & CO." PORK PACKERS and WHOLESALE PROVISIONS. Dairy Fed, Mild Cured Meats, "OR1FPIN BRAND" our Specialty. Choice Creamery and Dairy Butter, Cheese, Kggs Write us for Prices R0BT. ROBERTSON, Mgr., BKANCHES AT WINNI- I'EQ AND VANCOUVER. Nelson Branch. p. burns & CO. Wholesale and Retail Meat Merchants HEAD OFFICE NELSON, B. C. ���3t-'^2^���, ������������������ ������"'���5r,<5' Branch Markets in Rossland, Trail, Nelson, Kaslo. Sandon, Three Forks, New Denver and Slooan City Orders by mail to any branch will have careful and prompt attention. The Brackman & Ker Milling Co., Ltd. Wholesale and Retail. Grain, Hay, Feed, etc. Write tor Quotations on Car Lot", - Nelson, B. C. ring Stock of Footwear^ Has Arrived. The'Very Latest in ^^ everything, for both Ladies and Gentlemen. . Neelands' Shoe Emporium. Nelson Teijk ai)d AWijing Factory ALL KINDS OI*' Canvas Goods, Tei��ts, Awning, and Fancy Striped Curtains for Verandahs and Windows. AM sl/.KS W TESTS IX STOCK, Theo. Madson, Proprietor. JOHN SPEAR, 0. D. J. CHRISTIE THE PIONKBR CATERER OF B.I!. Is now prepared tu Iiii orders j for Luncheons, Dinners or ��� Evening Parties. ... | Melton Mowberry Pies. Chicken, Veal, and Pork Pics, All orders promptly attended to. Ward St., - Opposite Hume Hotel.: General Broker. FOR S\LE Umi Ea'nte i*i ul1 P.ifts of lh�� I'.ty. ALBERT MASLONKA i i Dealer in BOOTS & SHOES. Repairing! work a Specialty. The) Cheapest Place to j NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT. Deal in Town. Fire, Lipe, Accident and Sickness Assurance. MONEY ~T0 LOAN Aberili*. n Block. Hall Street, Few Doors Below Baker London, Maroh l-l ��� Tho Government will oppose tlie petroleum bill introduced in the House by Mi Rcckctt, Liberal member for Bring, Lincoln- ; miire. on the ground thai u measure dealing with the whole subject of the storage and sale of petroleum will I shortly be introduced by the Govern- i ment, based upon the theory tbat regulation is most needed in improvement in the oonstruotion of lumps. MISCELLANEOUS MUSIC LK8S0NB. - On piano uru-nti or guitar, by Mr*. W. J, Antloy, llobaon atreut two doors wost nf Stanley. P. O. Hox I'M. IMON'KI-'.lt BAKING POWDER, this only strictly Pure Cream Tartar Baking Powder made in iho Provl co Ask your groo r foi' it, Bnoournge B 0 produotion, "11 nthor things being equal. NTKMJjKit 8c KAlll.K, Manufacturers, Victoria. A BABY BOY, Vienna, March 14,��� Prinoess Louise of Oobonrg, daughter of tba King of Belgium, who. in January last year, left her husband. Prince Philip of Baxe-Oobourg-Gotba nnd eloped with an Austrian hussar officer, Lieutenant Mattiachioh Keglewitoh, has been do- livered of a son at a santiariinn near Ptierblcersdurf, about 10 miles west of Vienna. i MUSIC LKHSONS -Singing and Piano, by Mrs. Syilm-y Oliver, Observatory street, two doors west of Stanley, j WANTKll-A woman cook; uiii-so kviil. Apply Mrs. F. Fletolnjr, Silicn streot. **" -~ * violin and FRENCH Lee ons liy Mr. O. l-ubliinc, sillwi stroot, opposite KnglUh church, KOR BALE-On 2nd street, In tlie town of Creston. B C . u house 28x82 and lot measuring 80X120. for Bale at n moderate price. Kor further particulars apply to H. Dealers, Creston, n. c, WANTED���To rout, u four or live room cot- Inge liy tliol.-t of April. Apply A. ti. C. .Minor olliee. FOB 9ALK CHEAP���Two nlco rosidontal lots in Hums addition. W. It. MaoLean. I'm mi.i nl lo tin < ridllor*. Trust Dri-il Ail* nml Am.*ii,s, il Acls. NOTICE IS h* rohy Kiven that B*muel .1. Mlghton, of Kelson, II. 0��� heretofore carrying on uusineBs us Tobacco Merchant at Nelson, li Chas by deort dated the 10th iIaj- of March, A. 1)., 1811, assigned all his personal est.ito, credit** end effect-*, whioh may be seized and sold under execution, and all his real estate, to Hugh R. Cameron, of Nelson, H. O., Agent, in trust fortlie benefit nf his creditors. The mid deed wns exei-uted bv tne suiil Samuel .1. Mlghtonand by the mid Hugh K. Cameron, on the imii day of Maroh, A. I)., 18119, uud iiii persons having claims atrottiBt tne said Samuel J. MUliloti ure ieqlliroa,On ur before tho Pith dny uf April, A. I> ISM), lo semi to the Trustee full particulars of the same, duly veritied, together with tho-particulate of the security tif any) held by llio u. Not iee is heroin further given thut after the suid loth da; of April. A. D . 1890, the trustee will proceed to distribute the assets of tho trust estate amongst i hose creditors who are entitled thereto, mid whose claims have then been lodged "With bini, having regard only to the el *ims of which bo then lias not ioo, and that be will not bo responsible after said date fon the assets of tbe said trust estate, or any part theteof, *-o distributed to any larson or persons, linn or corporation of whose olalm ho nnd not notice ut the tune of distribution, Notioe is hereby given that, a meeting of the orodltors of the said Samuel .1. Mlghton will be lie d at the law olliee of Maedonalil K Johnson on linker sheet, in the Cily ot' Nolson, on Monday I he 20th day of Maroh, A. II., 18119, al the hour or two o'olook in the afternoon. Diitnl at Nelson, U. C, this loth day of March, A. 1).. 1899, MACDONALD St JOHNSON, Solicitors for the taid Trustee. HA TS! H ATS! HATS! New Spring hats of All Descriptions to Soil All Tastes Stitson's, of Philadelphia, and Christy's, of London, are Our Leaders. .... .... J. A. GILKER, - P. 0. Store Kirkpatrick & Wilson, Groceries and Crockery. We have just received a large assortment of PAR GLASSWARE Direct from the Factory. Prices 25 per cent, cheaper than in the past. Kirkpatrick & Wilson, China Hall. Gamble & O'Reilly, S /^t^^^.sU.I^. As, A'Dr^llir v s s s V s b Civil Engineers & Provincial Land Surveyors b (Mineral Claims Surveyed and Grown Giants applied fur) h Real Estate, Insurance and General AgentB, Notary Pub- K Uo, etc fc 1NIKUNAT10NAI. REGISTRATION COMPANY In- h e'udes an Aooldent and Fever Policy, which gives you ���, $151)11 per week while laid up or I15IKI iu case of death for b the small premium of $8.00 per yew, K GAMBLE & O'REILLY, Agents, Baker Street, v LONDON & BRITISH COLUMBIA GOLDFIELDS. LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE, LONDON, ENGLAND. All Communications relating to British Columbia business to be addressed to P. O. Drawer 505, Nelson, B.C. ���������v-w* *%^*%%^%^.'%%-V,v%^. J. Roderick Robertson, General Manager S. S. Fowler, E. M., Mining' Engineer NELSON, B.C. tun LETHBRIDGE COAL $675 PER TON, DELIVERED: All orders must be accompanied by cash and should be forwarded either personally or by mail to the office of FRANK FLETCHER, P. L. S., VV. P. T1ERNEY, LAND & COAL AGENT, (ieneral Agent Cor. Koolenay & Bilker A Lucky Strike Pot* Bre. d nnd Pmm-y milker-1. Tho p* opli* of Nel on and stvouidlngi In ve inig l.e-11 ti-yiiu to Induce s me sensible merchant to put in a stock of tlie celebrated COLUMBIA FLOUR, .So we 1 known to all ^u d dr. nd makers its , . , THREE STAR. We fi*el satiHliel l.ln.t nl* i teve-led nlong this line will feel highly pleased 11 know Unit M, DeaBrisny & Co.. lhe leading me chants .*f tbis oity, have been up: ointeds.lie agents fur Nels n T**c pt* ce or this flour is much lower thau ati> utliei* 1 nil quality gua-auti i-d. Ask fur 8 Btm* at H. DESBRISAY & CO. Merchants' Bank of Halifax. Incorporated 1869. Capital Authorized - - Capital Paid U|>, $1,500,000, S2,ooo,ooo Reserve, $l,25o,ooo. Head Office: Halifax, Nova Scotia. 1888 $ 1,1X111,1 UK) 200.1 HM) 2.862,000 998,000 3,885,000 4.IW8.000 5.280.000 189H * ypo.ooo 1,250 000 8,175.000 1,887.000 8,654,000 I) 900,000 12,7117,000 Oouipiu-atlvfl Statement, nhowlng the progress m*ide by this Bank iu the past ten yeow: lsfts isou Oupitsl Pnid I'm Rent ;,.,-;; Daponlfc*- Oironlatlon Loans Liabilities to Public... Tolnl Ass t .. Oeneral Banking Business transacted; Sterling Bills of Exchange Bought and Sold, Litters of Credit, Etc., Negotiated. Accounts received on the in t favorable terms. Interest allowed on special deposit) nil on Saving Punk nccounts. BRANCHK8 IN lUUTCSH COLUMBIA. Atlin, Grand Forks, Nanaimo, Nelson, Rossland, Vanconver Vancouver East End, Victoria, Ymir. Seo, Kydd, Manager, Nelson, B.O. GOAT RIVERLUMBiFca CRESTON, B. C. crowWsIW Dealers in all kinds of Lumber. Can be delivered at any time in any Quantity. G. A. BIGELOW, - Manager.