VOL. 1. AILY NEWS NELSON, B. Q., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1803. WOULD BE Trial of Anarchist Rubino at Brussels titles last year. This import increased from 1,690,000 pounds to 2,356,000 pounds. It Is stated that Argentina exporters find It pays better to send chilled or frozen meat than live cattle, TO ENTER SAN FRANCISCO For the Attempted Murder of King Leopold Brussels, Feb. 6.—The trial of Gen- nearo Rubino, tho Italian anarchist, charged with attempting to assusslnate klms Leopold by tiring three sliots at Ills majesty while tho latter was returning from tho cathedral after attending; a Te Daum In memory of the late queen Henrietta, was opened today in the assize court, A large crowd gathered In the vicinity of the court to which -only witnesses, lawyers and reporters were admitted, A detachment of police of considerable strength . maintained order. Rubino replied volubly to all Interrogations and whenever he uttered the word anarchy ho raised his voice, ns though exulting in his connection therewith, The prisoner bitterly assailed modern society as tho cause .of all evil, declaring he only highest representative of society, Rubino wanted to lake the life of the king as he was the highest representative of society, Rubino added that ho had Intended going to Italy for tho purpose of making an attempt on the life of the Italian monarch but he did not have hu III el tut funds. During tlio course of the prisoner's examination it developed that he left the Italian army because his officers persecuted him. Rubino posed as a hero throughout his examination. Ho declared he gloried lu his crime and In the course • of his denunciation of society exclaimed: "I iim nut the accused, It Is tho whole of your rotten society which keeps labor In slavery that stands accused before me and the nnarchiBt party, and wo condemn you to death." Tho prosecution. Included In thc Indictment a letter fnom Rubino to a socialist newspaper published In London, justifying the murder of senor Canovas Del Castillo, the Spanish premier, who was assassinated nt Santa Agueda, Spain, on August 8th, 1897, by an Italian anarchist, and stating that he, Rubino, bad contemplated killing king Edward on November Xtli. Regarding his stay in England, Rubino said It was a hospitable country, and he decided not to make nn attempt to kill king Edward, as that would bring trouble on his comrades. He spent tlie money, which ho received from the Italian embassy for spying ron anarchists, in purchasing a revolver explaining that, "anarchists ought to always be armed so as to be In readiness to kill Ihe wild boasts of society." He had hoped to he able to kill king Leopold, prince Albert nnd a few clergymen. When the examination of the prisoner was concluded the hearing of witnesses was commenced. After hearing the witnesses and thc counsel for the prosecution, counsel Royer, rising to defend Rubino, adopted the ground that Rubino was never tt spy, but a real anarchist. Ho had been a successful student and was o man of intelligence nnd. not evilly disposed. The circumstances of iho prisoner's life and his environment had rooted the seeds of nnarchlsm Jn his soul. M. Royer was proceeding to explain anarchistic theories when the court adjourned. another Trnns-Gontlnental Lino Backed By the Goulds Talked of. San Francisco, Feb. 6.—There are Indications that San Francisco Is to have another tran-contlnental railroad. The new road, which the San Francisco Terminal Railway and Ferry Oo„ proposes to build, will extend to Ogden, or some point in western Wyoming. There is a widespread belief that the Qould Interests are behind the enterprise. his little daughter Helen, and was awarded the custody of the child, after a hearing before judge Barker In the supreme court. The mesne process grew out of an alleged unpaid physician's bill and the indictment later was adjusted. WINNIPEG'S BIG BONSPIEL SCOTTISH CURLERS GO DOWN TO DEFEAT. THE SCORES IN THE BRUNSWICK COMPETITION. [Special to The Dally News.] Winnipeg, Feb. 6.—All the Scottish rinKs went down to defeat today In the Brunswick competition at the curling bonsplel. Skip Bramwell won from Baxter, of the Winnipeg Thistles, but was in turn defeated by Smith, of Reglna, who had won from Simpson, of Scotland. Below are the scores In the games In which the Scottish curlers participated: Gordon, Scotland club, 6; Glob, Carman, 15. Ritchie, Scotland, 10; Cory, Gilbert Plains. 8. Simpson, Scotland, 8; Smith, lleglna, 1C. Kerr, Scotland, 7; McDonald. Granite, 8. Bramwell, Scotland, 10; Baxter, Winnipeg Thistles, 5. Ritchie, Scotland, 10; Pennock, Emerson, 12. Bramwell, Scotland, 8; Smith, llestna, 10. Flavelle, of Lindsay, was defeated In the grand challenge event by McKenzle, ot Indian Head, 20 to 9. Flavelle also played two games for the Brunswick trophy, defeating McCrae, of Gladstone, 21 to 7, and Johnston, of the Winnipeg Granites, 11 to 10. Dunbar, of St. Paul, still remains in all competitions. Tonight the visiting Scottish curlers were entertained by the St. Andrew's society of the city. Tomorrow they play in the Royal Caledonian match, Western Canada against Scotland. A WIRELESS NEWS SERVICE Canadian Press May Soon Be Relieved from the Clutches of the "A. P." Toronto, Feb. 6.—At the annual session of the Canadian Press Association yesterday afternoon a letter was read from sir Sanford Fleming, pointing out that so far not a single press message had been Bent over the new Pacific cable, not even from England to Australia. He suggested that the governments Interested be urged to open the cable free for 500 words of press dispatches daily for three months to build up a constituency. A letter was read from C. T. Cook, of the London, England, press club, stating that a company was being formed there to give Canadian papers a news service through the Marconi company. It was hoped to give a morning and evening service at $10 a week exclusive of the cost of telegraphing. NO. 944 of the highest distinctions in the United Kingdom. Dr. Leslie Mackenzie, president of the Edinburgh association, presided over the dinner and many men prominent In public affairs were present. NO CAUSE FOR ALARM. Montreal Street Railways WU1 Be Tied Up SHORT AND SWEET And a Woman Was the Cause of It All, Which Was Unfortunate. [Special to The liaily News.] Montreal, Feb. 6.—The typesetters on the Montreal Star wero on strike for 15 minutes this morning. A non-union woman wns engaged and the men refused to work until she was replaced. This was done, and the trouble was over. Strikers Refuse Company's Offer BOUNDARY ORE SHIPMENTS SHOWSHOE.MINB MAKES ANOTHER 1,500 TON RECORD. SUNSET ORE TO GO TO THE GRANBY SMELTER. ELECTION TO BE PROTESTED FOLEY'S SUPPORTERS FILE USUAL PETITION. THE THE BUILDING COLLAPSED. Causing Death to Five Men and Injuries to Several Others. Buffalo, New York, Feb. 6.—Five men, Joseph Becker, William Burkhart, John Schenldcr, Adam Heirsog and Michael Ambrose were killed, and M. Strauss, J. Betser and Charles Fogel were injured today by the collapse of the brick building at William street and Filmore avenue, formerly occupied by Strauss ft Sons as a tannery. The men were part of a force engaged in raising the building preparatory to tho erection of a new building. Several other men are reported injured. THE RHODES' BEQUESTS. Arrangements Made for Southern Boys to Enter Oxford University. Kansas City, Mlsouri, Feb. II.—Dr. G. R. Parkin, of Toronto, Ontario, who represents the trustees under the Cecil Rhodes' bequest, aud who will decide upon the method hy which free scholarships to Oxford university aro .to be awarded to American hoys, has held a conference here with the presidents of the universities of tho southwest. A tentative arrangement was completed, and a man from each of the states and territories will be sent, to Oxford In 1904 under the terms of the will. VERDANT GREEN. Mr. Pickwick's Sad Fate Was No Warning to Him. [Special to Tho Dally News.] Toronto, Feb. 6—Mrs. Elizabeth Curry of this city, has Issued a writ for $10,000 against J. M. Groon, ot Mountforil, Montana, for alleged breach of promise. THE CHILLED MEAT TRADE. London, Feb. 6.—Despite tho admission of Argentina on the same footing ns Canada regarding cattle Importations, Smlthneld dealers admit that prices here will be lowered, chilled and frozen niMt coming in such tremendous quan- CHARGE PREFERRED AGAINST THE CITY POLICE MAGISTRATE. [Special to Tlio Dally News.] Vancouver, Feb. 0.—Foley's supporters today decided to protect the election of Robert G. Macpherson, on the usual grounds. Foley's agent stated to the press that $1,000 had been volunteered to forward proceedings In the court by one generous friend of labor. The Foleyltes have also complained to the attorney-general's department with respect to the active part taken in thc contest by police magistrate Russell, who although a conservative, was one of Macphei'Bon's most energetic lieutenants. They have also threatened proceedings for perjury against D. C. McGregor, a leading business man, who was permitted to vote on taking oath that he had been omitted from the voters' list wholly through disqualification for tho provincial franchise as a provincial civil servant. [Spoclnl to Tlio Dally News.] Phoenix, Feb. 0.—The feature of this week's shipments from the Boundary mines was the Snowshoe again equaling Its large record of two weeks ago, when that mine sent out 1,500 tons of ore. Neither the Sunset nor the Emma were In the shipping list this week. The former, which has been shipping to the Trail smelter, will probably resume shortly, shipping to the Granby smelter. The total for the week amounts to 12,084 tons, coming from the following four mines: Granby mines, to Granby smelter, 7,468 tons; Mother Lode, to Mother Lode smelter, 2,498 tons; Snow- shoo, to Sunset smelter, 1,500 tons; B. C. mine, to Sunset smelter, C30 tons. Total for the year, 60,044 tons. The Granby smelter treated 9,011 tons this week. MILL MEN'S MEETING. Session of the Mountain Lumber Manufacturers' Association at Cranbrook. The Mountain Lumber Manufacturers' association held its annual meeting last week at Cranbrook. There was a full representation by members and proxies, and a vast amount of detail business dispatched. J. W. Robinson, vice-president, occupied the chair, in the absence of A. Leltch, president, and W. F. Gurd officiated as secretary. The following members wero present; A. Mott, of the D. V. Mott & Son company, Fernle; H. A, Kanouse, of the Cedar Valley Lumber company, Fernle; A. McDougal, of the Fernle Lumber company, Fernle; M. Foster, of Cotton & Foster, Crow's Nest; John C. Slater and T. W. Leask, of Leask & Slater, Cranbrook; A. Moffat and W. Calpman, of tho East Kootenay Lumber company, Cranbrook; H. Cameron, of the Moyle Lumber company, Cranbrook; J. W. Robinson, of the Roblnson-McKenzle Lumber company, Cranbrook. George Rogers, ot Lethbridge, and E. J. Waddle, of Reglna, representing tho Western Retail Lumber Dealers' association, were present to confer with the association regarding the anticipated heavy demand for lumber on the prairie next season. It Is quite evident from the statements presented, that the market next season will ho a good one and the do- mand such that It will requlro all the energy of the sawmill companies of the Kootenays to meet It. The election of officers resulted as follows; President, A. Leltch; vice- president, J. W, Robinson; secretary- treasurer, W. F. Gurd; executive committee, F. C. Jones, Golden; J. C. Slater. Cranbrook; H. H. Bentley, Fernle, and M. B. King, Cranbrook. AN UNPAID DOCTOR'S BILL. Boston, Massachusetts, Feb. 6.—After winning a victory In court here today Amos A. Heald, manager for a Toronto firm, was placod under arrest on a mesne process. Mr. Heald come all tho way from Ontario to get possession of C. P. R. EXPANSION. Bangor, Maine, Feb. 6.—Rumors are curront here that the Canadian Pacific railway company has secured an option for the lease of tho Sommerset railroad, and Is negotiating for the purchase of the Wiscasset, Watervllle &. Farmlngton narrow gauge road, otherwise known as the Wlscassot & Quebec. Should the Canadian Pacific get the Sonimorset lino that road, It Is said, would be carried through from its present terminus at Bingham, on the upper Kennebec river, to Greenville Junction, on the shore of Moosehead lake, there to Join the Canadian Pacific line across Maine, MIGHT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED. New York, Feb. 6.—The news that the opposition of the northwestern senators will probably prevent the ratification of the Alaska boundary treaty Is regarded as very disconcerting, says a London dispatch to the Tribune. The announcement from Washington that the United States senate will not ratify the Alaska boundary treaty is attributed In some quarters to "exasperation created in the United States by England's attitude In the Venezuelan question." Montreal, Feb. 6.—No attempt was made by the street railway company to run cars today. Not a wheel turned on the system during the day. The company, following out its policy of giving the men an opportunity of thinking the matter over, did not attempt to send out the cars. The men claimed this as evidence that they were united to a man. All day long, accompanied by hundreds of their sympathizers, mostly young men and boys, they paraded the streets. There was no disorder, merely much noise and cheering. No violence was attempted against the company's property. Mayor Cochrane made the first effort to secure a settlement. He called a meeting of the city council for the afternoon, at which a committee consisting of the mayor and three aldermen was appointed to wait upon the interested parties and offer their services. This committee £Ot to work as soon as appointed and In a short time had arranged for a meeting between the officials and the men, which took place at 7.30. Aftor a tame discussion, senator Forget, the president of the company, offered the men an Increase of 10 per cent, recognition of a union formed amongst the employees only, and reinstatement of all men discharged since January 1st without sufficient cause, meaning for taking part in tho organization of the present union. The delegation of the men then withdrew, promising an answer at midnight. Monteal, Feb. 6.—The strike of the Montreal street railway's motormen and conductors is practically over and the men go back to work as soon as the decision of the conference between the street railway officials, the committee of the city council, and the strike leaders can be communicated to the strikers. The service will be resumed tomorrow without doubt. The eottletnent was a compromise. Montreal, Feb. b'.—(Later)—The men have refused the company's offer. They demand recognition of the present union. It Is understood the company will at- tompl to run cars in the morning. Puget Sound Shipping Men Still at Liberty to Transport Canadian Yukon Freight. Victoria, Feb. 6.—Tho new regulations recently passed at Ottawa, which state that Canadian freight will not be permitted to be transported between points In the dominion In vessels other than those permuted to engage In the Canadian coasting trade on pain of seizure, will not apply to this coast. A private dispatch received by some Interested merchants from John McDougall, commissioner of customs, says: "New regulations ore not Intended to Interfere at present with transit privileges accorded heretofore on Pacific coast waters." testable military particularism. I respect all men's convictions and ask of none what are their political Ideas. I will not tolerate that an officer, because he ts a republican, be barred from promotion. I have Bought to distribute promotion equally between officers who have risen from the ranks and those who have Issued from naval schools. There exists In the navy not only a distinction of rank but a distinction of caste. I have sought to suppress this state of affairs. There should be no superiority except that of rank due the value of the officer." At the close of M. Pellatln's speech, the naval budget was adopted and the chamber adjourned. UNEXPURGATED PRODUCTIONS Montreal, Feb. 6.—The police tonight raided tho Palais Royal, one' of tho low- priced French theaters, arresting four members of the compnny and bringing the performance to a sudden end. The raid was due to the vividness of the performance given, French comedies of the broadest form being presented without the slightest expurgation. , BOUNDARY WATER FAMINE DRY WINTER CAUSING TROUBLE AT PHOENIX. WHAT PRICE PRETENDERS? Paris, Feb. 6.—A dispatch fnom Tangier saya tho Moorish pretender Hu-Hamara, is a prisoner in the hands of Rlata tribesmen, who havo offered to sell him to the sultan. El Menehdl, the Moorish minister of war, Is now negotiating with the Riata tribe and It is believed the pretender will be brought to Fez. COAST OUTLOOK.BRIGHTER CANADA'S TRADE REVIEW FOR THE PAST WEEK. WESTERN MINING AND LUMBER INTERESTS MORE ACTIVE. FOUGHT WITH A WILL. Philadelphia, Feb. 0.—Terry McGovern and Joe Bernstein went the limit tonight in a six-round bout at Industrial hall before a well-filled houso. Terry McGovern forced the fighting from start to finish, and gave Bernstein punishment In every round. Thc latter evaded more severe bruising by clinching. He was knocked down in the fifth round, but quickly regained his feet. Both men finished in fairly good condition, neither showing distress. NEW TRANS-PACIFIC LINE. San Francisco, Feb. 0.—The China Commercial Steamship Company, Limited, has completed all arrangements for its new lino between China, Japan, Mexico and San Francisco, and on March 27th the first vessel of the fleet will leave Hong Kong. The lino will bo Inaugurated with chartered steamships each with a carrying capacity of from 7,000 to 9,000 tons. HIS BELIEF WELL FOUNDED. Montreal, Feb. C—Tho Star's London cable says: Lord Strathcona continues to take part In the sittings of tho war commission, which hnvo now been resumed. General Remington, giving evidence yesterday, stated his high opinion of nearly nil tho colonial officers. He believed Canada and other colonics should supply enormous numbers of good cavalry horses If properly trained. TAKE BACK YOUR GOLD. [Special to The Dally News.l Toronto, Feb. C—A public meeting In St. Andrew's hall tonight passed a resolution protesting against tha acceptance of Carnegie's library offer by the city. BRITISH EXODUS TO CANADA EMIGRATION MOVEMENT EXCEEDING ALL EXPECTATIONS. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS NEEDED TO HANDLE IT. New York, Feb. 6.—Commissioner Preston tells the London correspondent of the Tribune that tbe British emigration movement to Canada has already become almost unmanageable under existing conditions, and that the Canadian government will need to make special arrangements for the supplying of a largely increased number ot townships in the Northwest Territories, and for taking care ot the settlers In transit. IT JUST WENT OFF. And the Bullet Killed a Girl Who Was Standing Near. Winnipeg, Fob. 6.—Wasley Humenzl, a Gobcrau, was declared not guilty of manslaughter In causing the death of Hanka Klynn, a Oobcrau girl, a few weeks ago. Tho partleB lived near Teulon, northwest of this city. The prisoner Is qulto a young man. On tho day In question he had a gun with him and said ho was going to shoot at a grindstone. Tho deccas- jd was standing near and said, "Don't do that, shoot at a treo." Tho prisoner then flred off the gun and tho bullet ontorcd the girl's head, when sho fell doad. Sho never spoke. At tho preliminary enquiry the prisoner said, "I turned round and don't know how it happened, but tho gun went off. I had no wish to hurt the girl, ond hnd tho aamo regard for her as I would havo for my own sister." Toronto, Feb. G.—Bradstreet's trade review for the week says: Wholesale trade at Montreal has been quite active this week. Tho trade In heavy winter goods is about over so far as Jobbers are concerned and the attention of travellers is now fully occupied with shipping samples. The outlook for the spring Is very promising. Tho market for staple goods Is very firm. The higher prices in tho United States will, it is thought, lead to advances In the domestic market. The competition from American cottons now is less marked than It is from British goods owing to the preferential tariff which has largely augmented thc Importation of the latter. Woollens are all very firmly held, and the tendency is towards still lilsher prices. Trade In wholesale circles at Toronto has been good this week. The mild weather has not helped retail sales, but stockB of winter goodB have been pretty well reduced since the first of the year, and retailers are In a comfortable position to make liberal preparations for tho coming season. The heavy and well distributed orders that have been coming forward since the llrst of the month for shipping goods proves that. Tho northwest demand Is particularly good, largo orders being placed there In the expectation of another big season's Immigration. There is a good demand for Canadian fleece wool here. Prices nre firmer, but stocks have been practically exhausted. Tho situation on the Pacific coast Is brighter. There is a better outlook in tho mining industry and more active preparations are being made for operations this year. Collections which In the past have been Blow, continue to show Improvement. The lumber trade is active, and shipping Is also active. CANADIAN NAVAL RESERVE HER LABOItS ENDED. Death of tho Wlfo of Well Known Indian Missionary Archdeacon Phalr. Winnipeg, Feb. 6.-.Mr». Phalr, wlfo of venorablo archdeacon Phalr, superintendent of Indian missions for tho church of England, died at-an early hour this morning nt tho family residence. She had been an Invalid for sovcral yoare. she was 62 years of age and had been tho faithful companion of the nrchdeacon In his arduous labors among tho Indians of tho Rainy rlvor district ond elsewhere for over a quarter of a century. Sho wns closely connected with tho work of tho women's auxiliary of the Dynevor hospital ana other boneflclont Institutions. Sho leaves besides her sorrowing husband a largo family of children. STRATHCONA QUEST OF HONOR Edinburgh, Feb. G.-Lord Strathcona, and Mount Royal was the guest of honor thin evening at the annual dinner of tho Aberdeen university Edinburgh association. Lord Strathcona wns tho rector of tho university nf Aberdeen during tho last term, a position which Is considered ono To Bo Established on Similar Linos to That of Newfoundland. St. Johns, Nfld., Feb. 6.-Captaln Spain, of the royal navy, commanding the Canadian cruiser Fleet for the protection of tho fisheries, arrived hero today on board the training ahlp Calypso, to study tho working of tho royal naval reserve. Tho Candlan government Intends to establish a similar fiorco among tbo iishormon of the Canadian maritime province, and will adopt tho Newfoundland schemo as a model. It Is now admitted by tho British admiralty that tho Newfoundland reserve Is a complete success. TEMPORARY ARRANGEMENTS FOR MINES AND RAILWAY. [Special to The Dally News.] Phoenix, Feb. 6.—A difficulty hardly anticipated by the C. P. R. when the Boundary branch was built, has been coming up with more and more prominence tor the last few weeks, and Is ot especial insistence on the Phoenix spur of that railway. This Is the shortage ot water. With a particularly dry winter season and an unusually heavy demand for water for engines because of the heavy ore traffic over this part ot the line, It has caused the railway officials ot this division no little anxiety. Tbe nearest water tank on the line to Phoenix Is located a mile or two below Hartford Junction, and this has necessarily been drawn on so heavily ot late, that coupled with the dry weather, no water whatever can bo had there at present. Latterly the engines have been filled from the large tank ot the Granby mines, into which water from the shafts is pumped, but early this week the draft on this tank was so heavy that It also went dry temporarily, and two-or three times tho drills at the mines had to be stopped until the tank filled again. Amusements, however, have now been made for a supply of water from the mains of the Phoenix Water Supply Co., Ltd., and a hose hns been run from the nearest hydrant, to be replaced with a four-inch surface main shortly. The pressure is so high, even at this elevation above the city, that tbe engine tanks can be filled In a few minutes. An average of about 16,000 gallons of water daily is needed by tbe engines in use here, or something over 2,000 gallons tor each of the seven locomotives. The new arrangement will solve the problem for the present, at least, or until soft weather arrives, and provides plenty of water, the plan being a great boon to the C. P. R. Just now. At the Snowshoe mlno there Ib a serious water famine, there being absolutely no water for the compressor except that which Is pumped from the shafts at the property. The result Is that even then there Is but enough water to operate the machinery for one shift, which is now done. Fortunately, much of the work Just now can bo prosecuted In the glory holes or surface quarries. For domestic uses there is still sufficient water at the Snowshoe. In a Bhort time tho Snowshoe machinery will be driven by electricity, like that at the Granby mines, and there will bo less need for water. CHAMBEBLAIFS PLAIN TALK To a Deputation of Boars at Bloemfontein Christian Dewet is Trying to Make Trouble Bloemfontein, Feb. 6.—Colonial Me- retary Chamberlain today had a two- hours' conference with a deputation of Boers ot the extreme party, Including Christian Dcwet. The deputation presented an address which It Is understood Mr. Chamberlain rejected, at tho same time rebuking the delegate! (or presenting it. He regarded It aa Insulting Inasmuch as it Impugned tht good faith of himself and the government Christian Dewet accused the government of contravening the terms ot tht Vereeniging agreement, especially at regards the amnesty, and he requested that the terms ot peace Bhould be Incorporated In a law. The feuds between tht Boer parties have become very strong, particularly between the brothers Pitt and Christian Dewet. The latter headed a deputation of loyalist Boers to the colonial secretary. Christian Dewet holds steadily aloof from the loyalist parties. He Is credited with wanting to tear up the Vereeniging treaty and begin afresh. IN WEST YALR SHOT HIS FATHER. Who Had Accused Hla Dnughtor-ln-Law of Unchastlty. Hopklnsvllle, Ky„ Fob. 6.-Thomns Hill, aged 30, flred tho contents of a double barreled shot gun Into tho nock and back of his father, Burton Hill, ngod 60, near horo today. Thc elder Hill had accused tho son's wlfo with unchastlty several days ago. In an antl-mortem statement tho father charges Mrs. Hill with Instigating the shrotlng. Ho was brought hero tonight and tho physicians say ho will die. Tho sheriff ond a posso aro searching for Thomas Hill. MERIT NOT BIRTH. To Govern Promotion In tho French Navy Hereafter Saya M. Pcllatln. Paris, Feb. C—in the chamber of deputies today M. Pellntln, minister of mnrino. ex- plaining and defending Mis policy sold: "I have always kept In mind tho naval reserves of 1870, when tho Gorman ships wero able to fltotlon themselves at tho mouth of tho Glrondo. I havo wondered nt tho abuse of millions nt francs previous* ly spent nn Iho navy. I will strugglo un- eeaslngly ngalnst tho tendency to soparnto ROOSEVELT REFOSEDTO ACT HAGUE TRIBUNAL TO PASS ON THE PREFERENTIAL CLAIMS. BLOCKADE OP VENEZUELAN PORTS TO BE RAISED. Washington, Feb. 6.—President Roosevelt has declined the invitation of the allied powers to arbitrate the question as to whether they shall receive preferential treatment in tne settlement of ther claims against Venezuela over the other creditor nations. He reached this decision shortly after 4 o'clock today, and instructed secretary Hay to dispatch a note to the British embassy at once advising the British ambassador to that effect, The matter therefore now will bo referred to The Hague tribunal. This will result In the immediate raising of the blockade. The administration, it is stated fn official circles, was unwilling to approve the effort of the British government to eliminate minister Bowen from the negotiations, and moreover the president could not have accepted the invitation of the allien even had he been bo disposed. The consent of tbe othor negotiator, minister Bowen, was necessary, and this the allies did not obtain or request in their nolo of invitation to tho president. Tomorrow preliminaries with reference to the signing of tho protocol referring tho matter to Tho Hague fur arbitration will bo considered. PATRONS OF HUSBANDRY Pass Sovcral Very Senslblo and Practical Resolutions. Toronto, Feb. 6.-The patrons of husbandry In annual convention yesterday passed resolutions asking the dominion government lo establish a system of free rural mall delivery, to appoint a railway commission with powor to regu late freight and passenger rates, and protest ng against increased duties on agricultural implements. ANOTHER CUBA RAILWAY. Trenton. N. J., Feb. 6,-Tho Cuba Eastern Railroad company was Incorporated hero today u> operato rnllroads or traction lines In Cuba. Tho authorised capital fk* w,„,t.r„ rmh . , | fltock ,a &PW.000 and tho Incorporators nro the military portion of our peoplo from Louis N. Wheoton, Stall.. Vinton, and the mass nf the nation and to create H do- ' Frederick B. Marklo* Ex-Premier Semlln Opens the Campaign at Lytton. [Special to The Dally News.) Ai.i..ot"t, Feb. 6.—The campaign opened at Lytton last night, a publio meeting being: held in Mr. Semlln's Interests. Ths speakers were Semlln, Oliver and Mac- Bride. Tbe attendance was good and ths meeting was emphatically enthusiastic for Semlfn. The feeling throughout the district la strongly opposed to the government and Semlln.will be elected with oat* though his oponent Is by no means the easy mark the people at the coast Imagine, There Is not a stronger man outside of Betnlln In the riding. He Is well known all along tke C. P. R. line, he resides at Ashcroft, Ifl one of the "boys," and he is credited with having an unlimited purse at hie disposal. He Is a liberal and his present stand is beyond the comprehension of hla friends. For years he has been opposed to Pren> tlce who was Instrumental In Dr. Sanson being deprived of the government subsidy of 11,000 a year In aid of the resident physician at Clinton where Sanson then resided. He has also for some time chsr- Ished the ambition of running against A. W. Smith in West Llllooet If there war* two men whom Sanson cordially hated and against whom he waged Incessant warfare, Prentice and Smith were they, and tho spectacle of seeing him falling upon tho necks of these opponents without explanation of his .sudden change of front has disgusted friends of long standing. It Is openly charged that he has been bought and that unless tho bait were a golden one Sanson would not have put himself tn ths unenviable position In which he now finds himself. Tho man Is In a sense the victim of his own conceit. He firmly believes that he can carry the constituency and In this self deception he will go down to defeat. Even hla personal friends will vota for his opponent, not because they would not tike to do a good turn for Sanson but because the feeling Is very pronounced that Semlln's victory means Prior's defeat In the house and as that will necessitate a general election an end will be put to ths present farcial arrangement which disgraces tho name of government, Sanson has not yot gone on the stump but he ts expected to do so At once and as he is not a bad speaker and does not care much what ho says, with the assistance of Mclnnes and other of the ministers, the campaign promises to afford lota of entertainment for tho electors. No matter what happens Semlln will be elected Just on tbsv grounds stated, to bring affairs to a head and got on a general election on party lines. THE CZECHS OBJECT. To Exclusive Use of German Words of Command In the Army. Budapest, Fob. 6.—The debate today on tho mllltnry recruit bill In tho lower houss of thc Hungarian parliament was enlivened by onu of the tumultuous scenes so oommon of late. Tho opposition objected to tho exclusive use of the German language In words of command and when tho premier maintained the necessity for such uniformity the uproar Anally became so great that tho house adjourned. OF INTEREST TO MINERS Frfco of Explosives May Be Expected to Ascend Shortly, Philadelphia, Feb. 6.—Tho American explosives Manufacturing company was formed horo today. Tho purpose of the company Is to effect the combination of all tht manufacturers in this country of dynamite, powder ond other explosives. Ths authorized capital of tho concern Is f1,000,- 000 nnd this It Is stated will be Increased to 15,000,000. New York, Baltimore, and Philadelphia capitalists are Interested. i THREE! SCORE IN ALU [Special to Tho Dally Now**.] Montreal, Feb. 6.—Twenty new C. P. R engines are ready (or shipment (rem (llangow, 20 more are almost ready (or shipment, and tho company hu ordered 20 more to be built u quickly u posttble. ■1*1111* THE DAILY NEWS, NEL80N, B. C„ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1903 WITH THE SCOTCH CURLERS TAMMAS—"Hoot mon! That was brewed Jang- syne! It maun be gran' whusky.' SANDY—"Ay! Near three hunner' years auld! Let's hae a bottle?" ♦*Bsia*nfr*>*ii The Canadian Bank of Commerce' With whioh I, amalgamated The Bank of British Columbia. HBAD OPPICE-TORONTO. Pill up Capital, n.m.m; Bwervo Fund, tMN.OHO. Aggregate BosarcM «tw m,Me,fM. HON. GEO. A. CSX, PreMCrat B. ■. WALKER, •niral llaaaior. Saving's Bank Department DepMl" "•e"TOd "4 Int°re" AUowed- Nelson Branch. wwes mathc6ti, manager, • ~|ll>||J Skates! Skates! Come and Skeleton Hockey See Our f^.MfRan<* Ladies' Beauty Also a full line of GENUINE ACME. Prices Right. SS-1 H. BYERS & CO. Do You Know GOOD HAMS? SfflB Griffin's taum P. BURNS & GO. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MEAT MERCHANTS HEAD OFFICE NELSON, B. C. Branch Markets in Rossland, Trail, Nelson, Kaslo, Sandon, Three Forks, New Denver and Slocan City, ggjgg hy Wail to im Branch Will H«t» rransgs and UrcfsU AWaitoni ©Sffil Daily News IMPERIAL BAM QF CANADA Capital Authorised H.000,000 Capital Paid Up 2,888,932 RM' 2,138,895 HEAD OFFICE-TORONTO, ONTARIO Branches In the Northwest Territories, Provinces ot British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec. T. R. MERRITT President D. R. WILKIE...VIca-Pres. and Qen. Man. IB. HAT Assistant Oen. Manager. W. MOFFATT Chief Inspector. NELSON BRANCH A general banking business transacted. Savings Department-Deposits received and interest allowed. Drafts sold, available In all parts of Canada, United States and Europe. Special attention given to collections. <[. M LAY, Manager. THE DAILY NEWS Published at Nelson every morning, except Monday, by F. J. DEANB. SUBSCRIPTION RATBS: Daily per month, by carrier | 06 Dally per month, by mall 80 Dally per year, by carrier 7 00 Daily per year, by mall, BOO Dally per year, foreign 900 THE WEEKLT NEWS. Weekly, per half year ji 28 Weekly, per year 200 Weekly, per year, foreign 8 00 Subscriptions Invariably In advance. ADVERTISING RATES: Display Advertisements, 81 per Inch per month; Display Advertisements, 28 cents per Inch each Insertion less than a month; Locals, 10 cents per line each Insertion; Classified Advertisements 1 cent per word each insertion; Wholesale Cards, 82.50 per month; Society Cards, 88.50 per month. FACTS THAT COUNT. R. L. Borden, leader of tho conservative party, has been making some political speeches In the eastern provinces, Discussing the present era of prosperity prevalent In Canada the tory loader declined to allow that the policy of the present liberal administration had anything to do with it. As Is pointed out by an eastern contemporary, most people will consider on Increase of foreign trade from somo (239,080,000 for 1800 to some 8414,580,000 for 1902 as reason for sincere congratulations. It Ib a gain exceeding 73 por cent., while during the whole period between 1868, the year following confederation, and 1890, the greatest fluctuation was from 1131,027,000 to |247,8I8,«20. The foreign trade was some |42 per capita for 1896 and some $78 per capita for 1902. From 1891 the last six years of the conservative administration, the total foreign trade Increased only from" #18,3847sMr^ or 9.45 per" cent,"'whlle the* Inc'rea'siTof trade during the liberal administration ns we have said, is some 73 per cent. There can he no doubt that this trade has been considerably encouraged and strengthened by the reformed fiscal policy of the'goverhment*and"lts^ontinult*y allowing everything Mr. Borden may please for a happy concatenation of circumstances. "It was Mr. Foster's way," remarks the Montreal Witness, "to bungle at the tariff at every convenient opportunity, to the detriment of trade and the loss of the country's confidence." Naturally Mr. Borden criticized the liberal party's expenditures but there were many calls such as the cost of administering the Yukon territory, the completion of the canals to 14 feet navigation, the deepening, widening, buoying and lighting of the St. Lawrence route, and many other matters, some of them necessitated by past neglect and some of them the necessary consequence of prosperity and growth. We find, however, that while the revenue of the country amounted to 131,202,802 for tho six months of the present fiscal year ended December 31st—a gain of $3,579,007 compared with the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year, at the same time the ordinary expenditure was 111,713,174 less, and that there was a surplus over all expenditures of $7,589,199. The capital expenditure of $4,123,975 was some ?2,577,233 less than for the corresponding six months of the previous fiscal year, and the decrease of the public debt was $1,510,270. Economies were effected In expenditures on public works, railways and canalB, which decreased from $4,440,677 to $2,778,991, while the railway subsidies fell off from $1,642,381 to $802,- 308. This contraction of expenditures and debt while yet the revenue of the country is expanding, will be approved as wise by the majority, Mr. Borden's criticism to the contrary notwithstanding. A TIMELY SUGGESTION. The Toronto News suggests that the passes through the Rocky mountains should be nationalized. It says: "For the far west the mountain pass will become as Important aa the canal on our St. Lawrence system. That day is far distant, but In sight, and it behooves the government to look ahead." The News thinks the day will come when every available railway through the mountains will be choked with a roaring stream of traffic, and consequently it declares that these outlets should not be permuted to fall into the hands of private concerns. It rightly contends that a pass through the Rockies is a national asset, and should be nationalized as are the canals. An excellent beginning was made when it was stipulated that the C. P. R. shall grant running rights to any other railway wishing to use the Crow's Nest pass. The same safeguard should he extended to all thc passes when the new transcontinental' railways get far enough advanced to take up the question of entrance to British Columbia. It is worth considering whether a step In advance should not be taken. Might not the government survey the passes, and plan, build and retain the roadway through them, granting running rights to all railways needing them? By such a course the route could be laid out so as ultimately to accommodate the heaviest possible traffic, and the rights ot the late-coming railway would not be prejudiced by the engineering methods of the pioneer. EDITORIAL NOTES. Three dominion bye-elections are scheduled for the last week ot this month, North Grey, Terrebonne, and Two Mountains. Polling day in each constituency is set for Tuesday, the 24th. There is prospect of the return of Edward Blake to Canadian political life. He has not achieved a great deal as a member of the British house of commons, and perhaps he realizes that his really great abilities could be exercised more profitably In his own land. Men of the type of Edward Blake aro needed in Canadian public life. A protest has already been entered agalnBt the return of R. G. Macpherson for Burrard. Whilst It is reasonably certain that Macpherson polled a majority vote last Wednesday, until the returns come in from Atlin and the northern const points, there can be no certainty in the matter, and the action of Foley's friends appears somewhat hasty. NOT WITHOUT MERIT. Proposal to Establish a Society For the Removal of "Knockers." The Editor, Tho Dally News,-Allow me to trespass on your patience by making a few remarks touching on the formation of a provincial mining association at Victoria. We nro In receipt of circulars requesting us to psrtlcltpate in' the move- mont. But so far, we are unable to glean from tho clronlar, or from ' any other source, as to what the alms or objects of the association are going to be. The only reference that can be drawn so far Is, that it will be a political combine and that Grand Concert IN THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 10th. SONGS OP NATIONS. RusBlan Hymn—"National Air."—Chorus Choirs. Canada—"Tho Maple Leaf,"—Solo and Mr. Kydd. IChorus British Columbia—"The Mountain Miners" Choirs. [—Chorus America—"Star Spanned- Banner."—Solo Mr. Benedict. [and Chorus Southern States—"Swanee River"—Quar- Ladles. [tette Germany-"Die Wacht am Rheln."—Solo Mr. Sullivan. "Juanlta." —Quartette Mixed Voices. Prance— "The Marseillaise.*' —Solo Mr. Lambert, Switzerland— "Chamouni." —Solo Miss Llllie. Sweden—"Vart Land, Vart Land."—Solo Miss Hansen. "Italia." —Chorus Choirs. Ireland— "Killarney." Mrs. Davys. Ireland— "The Minstrel Boy. Mr. Day. Scotland— "Annie Laurie." —Quartette Messrs. Poole, Hardie, Thompson and Caldwell. Scotland—"Auld Lnng Syne."—Solo and Mr. Clark. [Chorus. Wales— "Men of Harlech." —Chorus Choirs. England— "Death of Nelson." Mr. Chadbourn. England—"Rule Britannia."—Solo Spain- Italy- -Solo -Solo -Solo nnd Mr. J. R. Hamblin. [Chorus Accompanists, Mrs. Lambert, Mrs. Reld and Mr. Jowett, GOD SAVE THE KING. The lings of the different countries represented will adorn the platform, come and honor your native land. ADMISSION 25 cents GALLERY RESERVED 50 cents a wholesale assault is premeditated on the present mining laws. The only -two suggestions made givo grounds for these suspicions, one Is that thc much abused two per cent mineral tax is to bo abolished forthwith. Tho other Is Mr. Hobson's own suggestion that the hydraulic claims which are under lease at present nnd from which tlio government derive an annual rental, should be crown granted to private Individuals and corporations, which suggestions plainly bespeaks "graft" on tho face of It, which sliould not be countenanced. Outsldo of these two subjecta nothing further hinted at although there may be considerable In tho background. But if these gentlemen can see any necessity for radical changes in our pres* ent mining laws why not point it out, and let the public discuss it, for surely the public can be taken into their confidence, on questions which our government have to deal with? But instead they keep their light under a bushel. On the other hand with the abolition of the two per cent tax and hydraulic leases comes a deficiency In the treasury. How can this be 'met except by levying additional tnxes on some of the other industries of tho province, which are, perhaps, at tho present time, paying all the taxes which they can conviently bear. Let us assume for the sake of argument that all the other Industries organize liko associations and strive for the abolition of their taxes and they certainly hnve tho same right to do so. The result will bo that the industry represented by the association which commands tho biggest political pull will thrive and fatten to the Indisputable detriment of the others. The promoters' system of doing business doeB not commend Itself to anyone for Its soundness or logic. For instance we aro asked to form tho tail end of an organization, and subscribe our names as members of a local branch, before the head is In evidence, and with no preamble, outline, aim, or motive to guide ub. Yet this must be done before we can send a delegate to Victoria. The writer is strongly of tho opinion that If we could organize a provincial mining association whoso sole aim and object would be to. let the mining laws of British Columbia., alone for tho next five years at least, if not longer, and In tho meantime run down some of those self constituted mining authorities who are persistently out with their "little hammer," we would bo working on tho right lines to induce capital to enter British Columbia. The funds of this association could be utilized to transport some of these undesirable gentlemen to somo warmer and more congenial climate. Z.O.Z. Ymlr, B. C., Feb. Gth, 1903. "Let the GOLD DUST twins do your work." Don't plod along like your erandni'other did before you, scouring and grubbing, bending and rubbing. GOLD DUST makes housework easy. It deans everything and Injures nothing. More oconomlcal (turn soap. Made only by THE N. K. FAIRBANK COMPANY, Montroa!. Chicago, New York, Boston, St. Loulj. Makers ofCOPCO SOAP (oval cake). KOOTENAY MONUMENTAL W0RK.S Manufacturers or and Dealers In FOKEIUN AND DOMESTIC GRANITE AND MARBLE CEMETERY WORK P. O, BOX D5A NELSON, B.C. If you are Interested In the Boundary you should read the Phoenht Pioneer, published In the centre of the greatest mining operation! In Canada. Send (or sample' copy. SPECIAL LINE MINERS' BOOTS SHOES Reliable Ladles, Gents, Boys, Girls, and Children's Footwear. Expert repairing and custom work dona HUGH McCAUSlAND THE SHOEMAKER BAKER STREET NELSON. l/>A'WVWW> m. H. A. JACKSON, General Passcngor Agont, Spokane. Waan. KOOTBNAY RAILWAY AND NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.- OPERATING INTERNATIONAL NAVIGATION * TRADING COMPANY, LIMITED. KASLO ft SLOCAN RAILWAY. j 8.00 a.m. Lv.KASLO...Ar. 3.15 p.m. 11.26 a.m. Ar.SANDON.Lv. 1.00 p.m. INTERNATIONAL NAVIGATION Ik TRADING COMPANY, LIMITED. KASLO-NELSON ROUTE 6.00 n.m. Lv..NELSON.Ar. 7.16 p.m. 8.40 a.m. Ar..KASLO....Lv. 3.36 p.m. Tickets sold to all parts of United Statsi and Canada via Great Northern and O. RAN. Company's lines. For further particulars call on or address ROBERT IRVING, Manager, Kaslo. G. K. TACKABURY, Agont, Nelson. F. 3. PAINTON, plano.-Roya! Conservatory of Lelpsls. Method after Bruno Zwlntcher, also McDonald Smith's system, "From brain to koyboard." "The most striking discovery of the present generation for praottcal musicians."—Musical News. Complete course 810. Corner Hall and Silica street. MISS G. E. CROSBY-Oraduate ot the Toronto Conservatory of Music. Teacher of Piano and Theory. Addross 223 Carbon- ato street, between Ward and Josephine. DO YOU WANT 105 PER MONTH WITH QUICK ADVANCE ? If so, learn telegraphy. Tha C. P. R. engaged another Pitman's College graduate at 106 per month. Good operator** In demand. College specially fitted with Instruments. Begin at once. Canstant practice. Fees—Monthly. PITTMAN'S BUSINESS COLLEGE. Opposite Hotel Vanwuver. N. E. T. CO. TIME TABLE. STANLEY STREET- 7.00 7.40 8.20 9.00 8.40 10.20 Every forty mlnutea until 10.20 p.m. BOGUSTOWN- 7.*> 8.00 8.40 B.20 10.00 10.40 11.20 Every forty minutes until 10.40 p. m. SPECIAL RINK CARS-The 3.40 p.ra., and 7.40 p.m. cars from Stanley wltl only run to Byers' corner, returning to rink at 3.50 and 4.10 p.m., In itftcrnoons and 7.60 and 8.10 p.m. nt night. Good Offices, two rooms, for rent. Lota* for sale. All enquires of A. V. Mason, Barn, Iftnea Road. Phono 102a. PIANO TUNING PIANO TUNER-A practical piano tunar, Mr. James R. Mulr, employed by tha Mason ft Risch Piano Co.. will attend to all orders left at Morley ft Co.'s. Ht will bo here permanently. THE DAILY NEW8, NEL80N, B. C, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1903 Hockey Sticks WE ARE CLEARING OUT OUR STOCK AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. 25c, 36c, AND THE VERY BEST ROCK ELM AT 50c. Morley 6 Co. NELSON, B. O. BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS GALT GOAL! * AND WOOD OF ALL I KINDS. * Terms Spot Cash. W P. Tierney Telephone 265. Baker Street, PBIOB OF METALS. . New York, Feb. 6.—Bar silver, 47%. Amalgamated copper, 67%. London, Feb. 6.—Lead, *fill 7a. 6d. NELSON'S NEWS OF THE DAY A son was born yesterday to the wife of P. P. Clark, Janitor of the Success Club. Judge Forin returned from Rossland lost evening after holding chambers there yesterday. E. W. Matthews, formerly agent for Dun's commercial agency at Nelson, arrived last evening from the coast J. A. Baker, organizer for the Western Federation of Miners, came tn yesterday from Fernle, leaving today for Slocan. James Wiika expects to leave today for Butte, Montana, on business. He will return to Nelson in tbe spring, the family remaining here. The Nelson lodge of Orangemen held their regular monthly meeting last evening In Fraternity hall, at which several new members were installed. Last night superintendent Downle of the C. P. R., returned from a trip to the Boundary, where he has been conferring with the Oranby officials on transportation matters. O. H. Bornhart and family leave today for Victoria, where Mrs. Barnhart and children will take up their residence for the present. Mr. Barnhart will return to Nelson shortly. The ice in the Columbia river formed during the recent cold snap, is causing trouble for the C. P. R. boats. Last night the Boundary train was at West Robson watting for the down boat until after midnight, and reached here early this morning several hours late. At the record office yesterday J. W. Allen transferred his interest in the Allen mineral claim to H. Thompson, and A. R. Peters transferred a one- quarter interest in the Fern Paystreak to D. Orant and R. McLean, tbe consideration In botb cases being nominal. The cold snap has apparently come to a sudden end. At 3 a. m. yesterday the glass stood at 8 above zero and has been rising steadily ever since. At 4.30 p. m. yesterday afternoon tt was just freezing and today will probably see a marked thaw Bet In. Tbe barometer has been falling steadily during the past 12 hours, and a snowstorm or heavy weather of some sort is due today. Last fail the Le Rol No. 2 company sued the Le Rol smelter company for about 14,000, alleging faulty sampling of ore sent to Northport with resulting damages to the amount claimed. The case was tried In October and judgment was reserved. The chief Justice has now handed down bis decision In the matter, which is In favor of the plaintiff for the full amount claimed, with costs. Tbe Ice on the lake west of Nelson was again well patronized yesterday afternoon and evening, over 200 people being out at one time. In the evening the moonlight brought out quite a throng of skaters. At the rink the Nelson band was in attendance and provided very good skating music for the crowds that wore present. The management of the rink deserve credit for tbe excellent shape they have kept the Ice in thte winter. Rather a novelty In skating has been tried this week on some of the hills of the city. This Is coasting on wooden skates, made specially for the purpose. The skates are different from skis, being only about 15 Inches long, and curved up in front. Tbe body of tbe skate le triangular shaped, tbe foot resting on the apex, with the edge towards the ground. Tbe sport although risky on a steep hill, Is a fascinating one, and a number of boys are having skates of this kind made for them. M, S. Logan, superintendent of the Juno mine, on Morning mountain, was In the city yesterday on business. To a reporter of The Dally News he said that he was very well pleased with the appearance of the property and the progress that was being made. A force of about 14 men Is kept steadily employed, and the shaft, which they are engaged in sinking on the lead, Is now down 100 feet, In ore four feet wide, Ths object of the shaft Is to connect with the long tunnel, which is now In over ?*J0 feet; Only the ore encountered In development work is being taken out, hut the property Is rapidly being got Into shape to be a steady shipper. The mine Is on tbe same lead as the Venus. The points competition that was to have been held at the last Rossland Uuspiel, but which was postponed on account of bad ice, will be held today, a telegram to that effect having been received by the Nelson club from the president of the Kootenay Curling Association. Only those who took part in tho bonsplel mentioned will be eligih'.e for the competition. For the last two weeks of January there was a shortage of coal from the Lethbridge mines through the Kootenays, and as it was largely in demand for domestic use many householders felt ths scarcity acutely. Five days ago the coal again commenced to come In freely and since that time W. P. Tierney & Co., of Nelson, who are the agents for the district, have disposed of no less than 35 carloads. A wedding took place on Thursday evening at the residence of F. L. Irwin, ot Carbonate street, the contracting parties being Fred. B, Hogg, steward on the steamer Kaslo, and Miss Viola Rorke, of Chicago. The ceremony was performed by Rev. F. H. Graham, rector of St. Saviour's church. The newly married couple left yesterday morning for their future home at Kaslo. Among those present at the ceremony were J. Walker, of Kaslo; J. D. Moore, and Mr. and Mrs. Goldsworthy, of Whitewater. In this month's issue of a well- known magazine appears an account of an athlete who is making quite a hit by giving exhibitions of sliding down a wire to the-ground from a balloon fastened 1,500 feet from the ground. In the article it states that he at one time slid down a wire cable In the main shaft of the Silver King mine, at Nelson, to release some miners who were imprisoned at the bottom of the shaft In the cage. Several of the old-timers of the city who have been here since the mine was started state they never heard of any such incident occurring. A prospector coming into the city yesterday declared that the trail of a large hear was visible along the Granite road, a little west of the city. The trail followed the road for a quarter of a mile and then struck up the hill. As Candlemas day, on which bears and ground horjs are supposed to come out of their homes tor the first time, occurred this week, this bear evidently left his winter habitation to look for his shadow. If he found it, and remained outside, then spring is near, but it his bearshlp turned in to take another nap, we bave more cold weather ahead, so the wise woodmen affirm. WILL BE A STRONG TEAM ARCHIBALD TO PLAY FOH THE CHAMPIONSHIP CUP. NBLSON BOYS ARE CONFIDENT OP WINNING. It has been Anally decided that "Barney" Archibald Is to play with the Nelaon hockey team next week at Rossland in the championship games for the carnival cup. It was stated some time ago that Archibald would positively be away In the Territories at the time ho would bo greatly needed for hockey purposes In Rossland. New arrangements, however, have been made and the presence of the veteran at the tournament la now fully assured. The Nelson team this year which will defend the championship cup for the third successive time—and which has high hopes of bringing the Bllver "mug" back for keeps next week, will be the same as that which defeated Sandon two weeks ago. There will be a spare player and it is just possible that one of the original team may be replaced by a "dark horse" but In any event the team as a whole will bo a purely amateur one and all Its members will be bona fide residents of Nelaon. The executive committee aro quite clear on these two points and dealre that their clttlsion should, bo known and clearly understood by all concerned. The Rossland Miner hns taken up the question of "What should happen if the championship cup Is won by the same team three times running" and said yesterday: "The impression about the trophy going to the club winning it thrice fn succession has certainly prevailed, and It wilt be a serious error and an upsportsman- like move, if the cup Is withheld from Nelson should their team win it for tho third time at the approaching series, Tho carnival committee can much better afford to purchase a new trophy and start the series over again next year," Doubtless the opinion expressed Is shared by tho committee in charge of tho cup so that if Nelson should win again this year the cup will stay here finally. In addition to the teams which have competed for the cup In the past, the Medicine Hat boys, who recently won the championship In tho Crow's Neat Pass League, and a team from PIncher creek have entered. The Neleon team, now that it Is certain , that Archibald will bo with them are favorites In the list and although they have played only one scheduled game this year —that with Sandon—they are sure to put up a Btrong fight for tho coveted trophy. The first game of the series will be played next Thursday morning and the last on tho Saturday evening following. IN JAMAICA AND QUEBEC. Kingston, Ja., Feb, fi,—A severe earthquake accompanied by loud rumbling was felt in the western part of this island last night Little Metis, Quebec, Feb. 6.—There has been a fall of snow of aoout two feet, with gales from the east. A sevoro earthquake shock was felt at midnight, lasting about twelve or fifteen seconds. TO IMPROVE THE BREED. Toronto, Peb. «.—The Canadian shorthorn and Clyde breedors' association wants the dominion government to place a duty of thirty dollars a head on all inferior breeding stock from tbo United States. M. OIRON IS ACCOMMODATING. Geneva, Feb. 6.—Tlio legal advisor of tho former crown princess of Saxony has made thc following statement: "M. Giron Interesting Values THE BEST GROCERY BARGAINS that we've ever been able to offer you, which forcibly demonstrates the bargain supremacy of this store, and makes buying at such prices a good Investment. PRICES FOR SATURDAY ONLY Flaked Beans, per packago 10c Washing Compound, per package 6c Simmer's Oderless Plant Food, per pkge,20c Clothes Pins, 4 dozen... 10c Fancy Meadow Sweet Cheese, each..l2%o Large Yellow Danver Onions, very line 6 lbs. for 25c Good Brooms, each 25c 1 Gal. Jar very fine Pickles, Patent Top Jar, each $1.00 Choice Pickles, quart bottles 15c Taylor's Washing Compound, 3& lb. packages, each 25c Lemons, very fine, per dozen 30c Fancy Navel Oranges, per dozen 40c Laundry Starch, per package... 10c Postum Cereal, large 25c Imported Marmalade, 1 lb. stono Jars, 5 for $1.00 Boulter's Canned Pens, Standard Goods, 9 tins for $1.00 Boulter's Canned Corn, Standard Goods, 9 tins for $1.00 Boulter's Canned Beans, Standard Goods, 9 tins for $1.00 Boulter's Canned Tomatoes, Standard Goods, 3 tins for 50c Malt Vinegar, per bottle 20c Sweet Apple Cider, Imported, quart bottle, each 20c Potted Meat—Tins—Turkey, Chicken, Ox Tongue, or Ham, just the thing for lunches, 3 tins for 25c 5 lbs. of our choice 40c Tea for... $1.50 Salmon Bellies, per kit (new stock)....$4.75 Pigs Feet, per kit $1.75 Fresh Smoked Kippers or Bloaters, 2 lbs.'for 25c Sugar, 17 lbs for .' $1.00 We will also give with every order that contains 2 lbs. of Imperial Tea a 25 cent bar of Antiseptic Soap, free. A rare buying chance, don't miss It. T. S. McPherson GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS K. W. C. BLOCK NELSON, B. C. will leave Geneva this evening for Brussels to join his family. He hns broken off all relationship with the princess In order not to impede her re-unlon with her children." MARTINIQUE REFUGEES. Paris, Feb. 6.—The minister of the colonies has received a dispatch from tho governor of French Guinea announcing the arrival at Cayenne on January 30th of the first convoy of immigrants from Martinique, consisting ot 18 families. They will be supplied with tools and food, while tracts of land will be distributed among them by lot. HOCKEY IS THEIR GAME. Toronto, Feb. 6.—The Telegram's London cable says: This afternoon a hockey match took place at the Princess rink between a team chosen from the Canadian footballers and a team of London Canadians. Tbe footballers succeeded In winning by a score of 6 to 3. OLD ENOUGH TO KNOW BETTER. Canton, Ohio, Feb. 6.—Nathaniel Miller, aged 68 years, was arrested by federal officers today and taken to Cleveland charged with counterfeiting silver coins. A counterfeiting outfit was found on his farm north of this city. The arrest Is considered important. FOUGHT TWENTY ROUNDS. San Francisco, Feb. C—Jack Jackson was awarded the decision last night over Ed Martin, of Denver, at the end of the twentieth round. FOR MUTUAL PROTECTION. [Special to The Dally News.] Toronto, Feb. 6.—The leading hotel men of the city, representing the King J. A. Kirkpatrick & Co. If You Failed To put up enough preserves to last throughout the winter, or would like a nice change, try some of our evaporated fruits. We have a full line of the best put up. APPLES, APRICOTS, PEACHES, PEARS, PRUNES. PLUMS, also a full line of tbe best brands lo canned fruits. J. A. Kirkpatrick & Co. GET UP! GET UP! ISN'T IT TIME FOR BUSINESS? Tbe tired worker needs something to stir him out in the morning. These alarm clocks work all night lo be sure you'll awake on time. The Mustgetup $2.75 The Spasmodic 12.76 The Sunrise jl.50 They will do the work, and may save you your Job. Patenaude Bros. AT COST Watchmakers and Jewelers SCOTT'S EMULSION OF COD LIVER OIL — Small Size 40 cts. Large Size 80 cts Having decided to give up the retail department of our drug trade, from the 80th of November, we will do nothing but a cash business. We would ask our customers owing accounts, to kindly settle these up at an early date, ', », -,ty l W. F. Teetzel & Co., Corner Baker and Josephine Sts. NELSON, B.C. REDUCTION O ON SKATES AT ricLachlan Bros. / Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi ib Hi Hi i ft NEW SPRING GOODS COfllNG EVERY DAY Just arrived India Linens, Victoria Lawns, Plain and Fancy Muslins. Laces and Insertions, Allovers and Nets. Beautiful Line of New Embroideries. Complete Range of Dainty Whitewear. Magnificent Range of Dress Goods and Costume Cloths on sals the first of the week. Our Uusal Splendid Assortment of Staples. New and Natty Fancy Goods coming every day. Earliest buyers have largest choice. Always a pleasure to show Fred Irvine & Co. \ Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi t if Hi Hi * tt tt tt tt tt tt tt tt tt tt ««(«!€<.(.*&** SLEIGHING! Telephone 67 for single, double, cutter*, or three ieated ■leigh*. Blelrhlni parties a specialty. H. T. STEEPER Edward, Queen's, Rossln, Walker, Iro- quoie, Palmer, Arlington, Elliott and Grand Union hotels .formed an association tonight for mutual protection. AT THE HOTELS. A BEGGAR'S HEIRS. ISpoclal to The Dally News.] Toronto, Feb. C—On behalf of the National Trust company an order was obtained from Judge Britton this morning directing the master to determine who are the rightful heirs of the late Eli Hyman, a wealthy Jew beggar. KILLED ON THE CROSSING. [Special to The Dally News.] St. Thomas, Ontario, Feb. 6—Duncan Ferguson, an aged and much respected and wealthy resident, was struck and Instantly killed by a Michigan Central railway express at Elgin street crossing todny. SPICE THAT IS NICE. [Special to1 The Dally News.] Toronto, Feb. 6.—The spice manufacturers of Montreal, Toronto, Hamilton and London met here today. Their object Ib to secure a standard quality of spices and to have laws against adulteration enforced. THE POLITICIAN'S RETURN. [Special to Tho Dally News.] Toronto, Feb. 6.—It Is rumored that the return of Hon. Edward Blake Into thc Canadian political arena Is possible in the near future. NO MORE THAN HE DESERVED. Augusta, Georgia, Feb. 6.—Miles Johnson, colored, was hanged here today for criminally assaulting a white woman, three months ago. Hume-C. A. DesBrlsay, Spokane; C. Bole, Wenatcheo; W. R. Wilson and wife, RoBgland; J. F. Creen, G. H. Nicholson, Toronto; G. S. Blaylock, Trail; E. W. Matthews, Vancouver. Tremont—W. B. Salisbury, Salmo. Bartlett-L. McKcnsle, Wlnlaw's Siding; S. E. Watson, Sllverton; G. M. Benny, Sirdar. Jfflddcn—J. Henderson, Cranbrook; R. E. Green, Slocan. Grand Central—J. H. Baker, J. M. Harris, Fernle; J. A. McDonald. M. Heddle, Glon- gfi-rry, Ont. Phalr-J. A. Wright, Montreal; W. E. Davidson, Toronto, TIRED TO DEATH. [Special to The Dally News.] Toronto, Feb. 0.—James R. Rlmmer, an artist of this city, dropped dead on Yongo street tonight, whilst waiting for a street car. Encourage home Industry and keep your money in the country by using. ENDERBYFLOUR HUNGARIAN DRIFTED SNOW Manufactured from Manitoba hard wheat. Pastry flour. Manufactured at Enderby, B. C, by Columbia Flouring Mills Co. Ask your grocer for these brands. We guarantee every sack. THE BRACKMAN-KER MILLING CO.LTD DISTRIBUTORS FOR KOOTENAY. 'V'»'»'«'*«***^.«..'»*>8»»*tl.«!*«,,«!,SJl^l,«!,«,,»,, I ^mfn!!!!H!l!!!!l!!!!1t!!!!!!HHI!n?!!!!!?f!!!!!!!!!!!n!!!!!!!f!!!!!!!« ts Blank Books and Office Supplies Cash Bonks, Journals, Ledgers, Day Books, Trial Balance Books, Invoice Book*, Typewriter and Mimeograph Supplies, Fyles, Ink, Mucilage, Can you think of anything else that you need? Come here tor It. We have a fine line, and a large trade—but It deserves to bo larger. Let us add your name to our list of customers. We have a few high art calendars left that we are offering at half price. Canada Drug and Book = Company. Ltd. = ^aiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiJiiaiuiiiiUiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiniiiiil Jacob Dover NELSON, B. C. fii'.XGIt. Write, telegraph or tetephone—we are here early and late, and on the Jump to serve you quickly with all the right things In Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silverware, sterling and plate; Onyx Tables and goods too numerous to mention. These are the days that a house like ours can show Its real worth to our customers, Whatever tlie size or character of your order, we can till It and ship It at once. "The goods you want just when you woi't them," that's my motto. Never were we in a position to give better Bervlco to our customers than now. My slock of all klnda of goods on all lines are a marvel of comprehensiveness. Their bulk and quality mean to you the best procurable goods at the lowest possible prices and you have the assurance that they are all right. Our watch and jewelry department ha» no equal In the country. Mail and express orders have our prompt nttentlon. The Jeweler NBLSON, B. C. EVERYONE VOTES FOR BEER ' WHEN ITS ■ CASCADE It asks no favors. It stands on its merits. It is the finest beer brewed in Canada. It's ELECTION by the freemen of Nelson is beyond peradventure. We cordially ask your support and influence FOR CASCADE It is economical It is progressive, It never goes back on its promise. Vote early and often for Cascade and you will be happy. KOOTENAY AQENT8 E. FERGUSON & CO. •M*»M"I"I"M**I»M- WEST KOOTENAY BUTCHER CO. 1 fl. C. TRAVES, Manager. Fresh and Salted Meats WHOLESALE AND HBTAH, Orders by Mall Receive Careful and Prompt Attention. PISH AND POULTRY IN SEASON. K. W. O. BLOCK, WARD STREET, NBLSON, B. O. U*****________H____*** *j___**H____* 1"! MI'M lit Chadbourn & McLaren REAL ESTATE INSURANCE AND MINES 8AMPLING AGENTS Ore shipped to Nelson will be carefully looked after. NBLSON, B.C. A. R.SHERWOOD! Real Estate "" Insurance Agent SCXIP-Any let Osutlnjent or Strath, oona's Horse having scrip to dispose of. Write or apply A. R. Sherwood, Nelson.