THE DAILY NEWS VOL. 2 NELSON, a C, TUESDAY, MAY 18,1803. NO. 24 COMMITTEE OF ENQUIRY GOME TO A DEADLOCK ♦♦♦♦♦♦•«•♦-♦>♦ ...-++*+*. Victoria, May 18.—(Special to Tho Daily Nows.)—A circumstance, which may have a very material bearing on the question of the grants of blocks 4,593 and 4,594, developed this morning when it was discovered by reference to the lands and works department that formal transfer of these two blocks to the Columbia & Western railway company was officially registered there at the time the patents were signed and sealed, regardless of the claim by Wells and the legislature that delivery was never made, and that the transaction therefore remained incomplete. Whether this fact of registration will be placed by the company in support of its claim that execution was complete, remains to be discovered. Shaughnessy having advised the committee that owing to delays on tlie line he could not arrive this evening, his evidence and that of other high officials of the C. P. R. will bo taken tomorrow, their cross-examination by Duff and McCaul promising to bo exceptionally vigorous. There now remains no chance of tlie evidence being completed and tlie report prepared by Wednesday, and tlie chairman so advised the premier today. When the legislature reassembles on Wednesday it will be to {further adjourn over Victoria Day, until Tuesday, the 26th. In completing bis cross-examination this morning, MoPhillips elicited from Eberts the information that the refusal of prospecting licenses in block 4,594 had been based on the necessity of first of all determining title to the disputed area. Eberts declared he had always favored intervention and a test of the title in the courts. Had his advice been accepted the government would have intervened in behalf of lingers as against the 0. P. R., in which event tho non-delivery of tho grants would undoubtedly hnve been alleged as a strong point in tho caso. Witness also held that the claim that under direction of statute it was not valid for tlio government to have granted these particular lands, might properly be raised in Rogers' behalf, regardless of the fact that he, as attorney-general, had given tho opinion, as had Gordon Hunter, that tho power was vested in tlie government if it snw fit to exercise it. Witness distinctly denied that he had ever said to Wells: "Then lot us go," in reply to tho assertion by Wells that if these grants wero completed, thc "government would have to go." He had at the time been using his most active efforts to hold the government together. Had intervention been decided upon as he had advised, the instruction to counsel would have been to defend Rogers in his rights on every point that could be reached, and to every extent. As to the suggested "moral obligation" of the government to substitute lands of some value for valueless lands coming within the railway's reserve, advanced by Wells, Eberts declared he could find no instruction in the statute to justify such a stand. He denied that ho had contended at Saanich on thc hustings that tho railway was in reality getting nothing as the lands were valueless. What he had said was that the company hud offered to accept four thousand dollars per mile in lieu of 20,000 acres, showing that the company placed no higher value than 20 cents an acre upon their subsidy. He did not suggest that if bill No. 87 of last session had passed tlie company would bo willing to give up any lands that might bo acquired nl Ike 20 cents per acre rate. He declined to stato whoso evidence lie regarded as more worthy of credence, that 2 of Brown or Wells. He also objected to an interrogation as to I whether or not he had dono his duty in not advising tho legislature J whon bill No. 10 was before tho house, inasmuch as he had admitted | that he regarded this bill as unjust in depriving tho company of | an appeal to the courts for vindication of their alleged rights. The goneral trend of Holmeken's cross - examination, which began at 11.30, was to show that no more important transaction had ever been treated by Eberts officially than this C. & W. matter, and that he (Eberts) was always favorably inclined towards the railway company's position while in the Turner government. The examination was further directed to show that on the accession to power of the Dunsmuir government, of which Eberts was a member, in 1900, the settlement of the B. C. Southern railway matters out of which the Columbia & Western case subsequently arose, was first of all taken up and Eberts was, in a sense, simply carrying out the favorable leaning that had previously been shown to the C. P. R., which had been continually pressing for possession of the lands now known as blocks 4,593 and 4,594.. In reply to Helmcken Eberts denied any knowledge of bill 113, or reasons for its withdrawal in the session of 1901, ended May 11th, and it was a fact that on tho 19th of May of that year Dunsmuir wrote Brown, promising reinstating legislation at the next session. Although shown tho original letter in this connection, witness could not recall the circumstances under which the letter was written, nor had he any recollection of executive meetings of 30th or 31st July or 2nd August. Ho attributed Dunsmuir's willingness to leave thc settlement of tho matter to others, to his (Dunsmuir's) anxiety to get away on his Alaska trip. The saving of acreage was the only argument ever adduced in support of the transfer of 10th of August. The relative value of tho lands was not considered. Tho matter of the legality of the action had received his "most careful consideration," and he had como to the conclusion that the lands in question could be given on account of its fourth section. Ho remembered the oxecutive meeting on September 3rd, when a draft of the formal «i»wn grant to tho Columbia & Western was produced by Wells and agreed upon. Witness had only looked at it to seo that it contained exceptions re royalties on coal and petroleum. He knew of no further executive mooting until the meeting with Wells upon his return from Montreal. He had never heard it suggested, directly or indirectly, that Wells should hold off the crown grants until tho company gavo assurances as to building from Midway to Spence's Bridge. It was 5.30 p. m. when Holmeken's unusually incisive cross-examination was brought to an end by an unexpected difficulty. He had asked Eberts to show how he could reconcile his action in introducing legislation in 1901 to deprive tho Kaslo & Slocan rail- »♦♦+♦♦♦».»♦♦»■»♦♦♦♦«►« e >,,.,.«.,, .***. ♦♦ way from testing; Its righto In tbe courts with hts action in condemning bill No. 16 of this session as unjust and urging intervention. "Why should one course be fair when one company is concerned, and the reverse when It Is the C. P. R. that is affected?" Helmcken urged. Chairman Clifford ruled tbe question not permissible, and waa supported by Smith, while Helmcken, McPhlillps and Green pressed the question as a fair one. Clifford flatly refused to accept the mandate of the committee majority, and said the only way he could be forced would be by appeal through the speaker of the legislature. In the hope of securing a way out of the difficulty the committee adjourned for the night. NELSON SPRING ASSIZES WALTER WILLIS ON TRIAL FOR ATTEMPTING TO KILL. GRAND JURY IS CONSIDERING OTHER CASES. The union-Jack flying over the court house yesterday, announced to the public that the court of assize and general gaol delivery was in session. The Hon. Mr. justice Martin, the pre. siding Judge, took his seat on the bench at 11 o'clock, and the proceedings commenced". The grand jury were duly sworn in and they selected as their foreman II. E. Croasdalle. The rest of the panel consisted of Fred Irvine, Blake Wilson, E. D. Orde. (Rossland), H. Giegerlch, (Kaslo), H. E. Macdonell, J. Fred Hume, W. P. Tierney C. E. Miller, Bruce Heathcote, George Kydd, J. A. Turner and T. 8. McPherson. The panel of petit jurors consisted of: Henry Amas, H. H, Avery, W. W. Brad, ley, J. G. Bunyan, Henry Cane, F. M. Chadbourn, Edward Ferguson, F. B. Hawthorne, Richard Helme, George C. Hodge, Joseph, W. Holmes, Robert M. Hood, G. H. Jesse, J. H. Matheson, Thomas Morley, W. E. McCandllsh, James McDonald, D. M. McDonald, D. S. McLachlan, G. E. McLaughlin, G. B. McMillan; James Nee- lands, Onslow Newllng, William Park, J. O. Patenaude, H. H. Ptlts, J. L. Porter, D. J. Robertson, T. J. Scanlan, Peter Sdhonfeld, W. H. Sinclair, C. W. Sllpp, B. B. Smith, J. L. Stamford, H. Roy Stovel, J. K. Strachan*, W. A. Thurman, John Toye, William Waldle. The learned judge explained briefly the nature of the charges in the Willis and MoOdlc-Jagger cases and these were referred to the grand jury. A true bill was promptly returned ln the Willis case and P. E. Wilson representing the crown, announced that he was ready to proceed. No counsel appearing to defend Willis, The court Instructed the registrar to. If possible, obtain counsel for the accused and adjourned the court until 2 o'clock. When the court reassembled In the afternoon the court room was densely crowded and the Inadequate provision provided by the existing building was painfully evident. There were over a hundred Chinamen present some of them as witnesses In the Trail murder case in which two of their countrymen figure andi tne rest as Interested spectators. The little room allotted* to barristers was filled with counsel waiting their turn and the balance of the witnesses and jurymen had to mingle with the crowd In the bock of the court room and remain patiently standing dur- nig the subsequent proceedings, there being no sitting accommodation of any kind for them. The court ordered the sheriff to clear the front part of the room entirely save for the jury called In the first case and the counsel at tho barristers' table. The case of the king against Walter Willis, of Rossland, was then commenced, the accused defending himself, no counsel for him being obtainable. The charge against the prisoner is that on November 3rd, he- attempted to kill Robert Adams by shooting htm, in the International hotel at Rossland, and that hie inflicted grevious bodily harm to Adams. Willis has Improved In appearance during his lengthy sojourn In the Nelson Jail since last fall but he still looks frail and far from well. His cross-examination of the crown witnesses, which disclosed his probable Una of defence, was conducted cleverly and quietly enough but some of his questions occasioned somo amusement amongst the spectators who were promptly called to order by the sheriff. The jury selected were as follows, thtere being no challenges by either crown or defence: B. B. Smith, R. Helme, J, L. Stamford, C. W. Sllpp; J. Toye, J. L. Porter, H R. Stovel, J. K. Strachan, T. J. Scanlan, J. O. Patenaude, Thomas Morley, and G. C. Hodge. The Jury agreed upon Mr. Hodge as their foreman1. Robert Adams, the first witness, testified that about two o'clock In the morning of November 3rd he was dealing a faro game at the International rooms in Rossland and thfc accused was one of the players. A dispute had arisen over some of the play checks and the prisoner left the room for a short time. On his return he stood about for a few minutes and then yelled to the crowd standing about to "get" and at once shot at witness, the bullet striking him on the right breast. He at once rushed from the room but wan unablo to go very far nnd was subsequently looked after by his friends who summoned a doctor. The prisoner left the dock and taking thte plan of the room put in by the crown, showing the position of tho parties at the time of the shooting cross-examined the witness at length-, as to what had happened. The witness admitted the cause of the dispute. There were two "dead" cards on the table with eight chips next to them- tho prisoner had olalmed these, They wore worth 12 1-2 cents each. The prisoner had claimed them but tie, the witness bad tho option of taking them. This dispute was what caused the shooting. Thomns Holland told practically the somo story of the snooting as the previous witness. He saw the prisoner flre the shot. Afier the snooting prisoner had snld to witness: "I'll kill you if you come near me; you go!" and, added the witness, VI got out of the way at once." W. L. Coulthard, M. D., of Rossland, testified to the injuries Inflicted and Identified the bullet, which ha had extracted. It had penetrated the chest below the left nipple and hod cut through the lung and kidney and lodged In the back. The prisoner asked the doctor many questions to prove tbat gun shot wounds on the right side were not usually deadly. Johh Thatcher, Who said! he made his living by gambling, testified that he was present at the shooting, his account did not differ from the ones already given, but he cordially agreed with the prisoner, •that by the rule of the game In the west, the stakes on "dead" cards, or "sleepers" invariably belonged to who ever first took them up. Charles Heavener, police constable, swore that prisoner' hod said when arrested that "he had stood1 Adams' ways as long as he could." Joseph Leamy Identified a letter written by Willis while In the Nelson jail, to the chief of the Rossland police stating where1 he had hid the revolver and F. Wilson, who found the gun, In the place described, identified the gun tn court.. This closed the case for the crown. The court informed the prisoner that he could give sworn evidence on his own behalf or could make a statement to the jury. If he didn't do so It would not be allowed to tell against him. The witness asked for two witnesses to be produced as to character, and at 4.15 the court was adjourned until 10.30 this morning to have thtese witnesses in attendance. In Rex vs. Moodle and Jagger, the grand Jury returned a true bill for theft, and the foreman pointed out that although Jagger had been arrested for stealing $150 and the money was on htm at the time, It had not been taken by the authorities and Jagger has since skipped his bail. The woman from whom, the money was stolen has accordingly lost It and refused1 to come here to testify. Mr. Justice Martin sold he would take the matter up later ©n. In Rex vs. Burbrtdge, a Trout Lake case, of theft, no bill wns returned. In Rex vs. Skales, assaulting a police officer at Camborne, A. M. Johnson obtained a postponement until the next assises, ball of 11.500 being granted. THE LADYSMITH LOCK-OUT PROBABILITY OF SETTLEMENT BEING OBTAINKD. MINERS DISSATISFIED WITH THE RELIEF MEASURES. [Special to The Daily News.] Victoria, May 18.-Ttiflre i« a. strong probability of the settlement of the lockout at Ladysmith, This morning the labor commissioners went up to that placo lo resume the sittings and wero accompanied by Dunsmuir. When the place was reached commissioners Hunter, Rowe and King went ashore and opened the session ln the afternoon tn Gould's hall. The place was so crowded before the commissioners arrived that there was a general alarm that the building might collapse. On the session opening, the secretary announced a conference between the commissioners and counsel and after they hnd retired the crowd was apprised of danger and asked to withdraw quietly. This thoy did, but as they were doing so flre occurred In the rear of the hall. This spread and several buildings, Including an Italian boarding house were burned. The commissioners arranged a conference between Dunsmuir and a committee of the locked out miners. The committee met Dunsmuir, as representative of his own men but not of the Federation. The meeting was rendered easier by the fact that a meeting of tho local branch of the Western Federation of Miners was held previously for the purpose of arriving at some conclusion with the executive of that body, which is meeting at Denver today, regarding relief for the Ladysmith miners, which up to the present has been entirely inadequate. A telegram was sont to Denver requesting a guaranteed allowance of 114,000 per month, and if this Is refused, It is said tho men will withdraw as tihey are dissatisfied1 with the way the limited relief money has been distributed. PROVINCIAL MINING ASSOCIATION. Meeting This Evening to Complete Organization of Nelson Branch. The meeting of the Nelson branch of the Provincial Mining Association lo elect an executive committee and officers will bo held at the board of trade rooms this evening at 8 o'clock ut which a large attendance is expected. The importance of tho organization Is demonstrated by the large membership already enrolled In Victoria, Vancouver, Rossland and other towns In the province. The fees for membership havo been fixed a* follows: Wholesale Merchants ...$10 00- Manufacturing Concerns io 00 Mining Companies Hi 00 -1 i.ol keepers and saloon keepers 6 00 Retail Merchants BOO All other members l oo The following Is a list (showing tho fees) of those who have up to Saturday last signed the membership roll for the Nelson branch of the association: P, Lamont, $5; J. M, Hedley, %v, John A. Turner, $1; Frank Fletcher, 11; Thomas & Erlckson, $5; J. A. Armstrong, $1; R. Roisterer & Co,, $5; T. G. Proctor, 11; James A. Macdonald, 91; W. G. Gillett, $1; F. J. O'Reilly, |1; E. J. Brown & Co., |6j p. E. Wilson, 91; John Hepburn, 91; A. L, McKlllop, 91; F. F. Stoddart, $1; S. 8. Taylor, 91; BJ. B. McDormJd, 91; F. E. Morrison, 91; J. K. Strachan, 91; Jan. Lawrence, 91; H. Amos, $1; A. H. Kolly, 91; J. H. hove. 91; B. B. Mlghton. 91; S. M. Brydges, 91; J. H. Wilkinson, ft; Jas, O'Shca, 91; John H. Scoley, 91 i *>, O. Boylngton, fl; W. H. HonHford, 91; Thos. CMIlon, fl; E. H. Applewholte, f]; W. F. Dickson, 91; G. Horstead, fl; John McLatohfle, fl; w. A. Macdonald, 91; John A. Kirkpatrick, 91; Harry H. Ward, fl; F. C. Green, fl; R. H. Williams, fl; L, K. Lareen, fl; N. D. Stewart, fl; A. L. McCulloch, 91; Jas. Johnstone, fl; J. R. Smith, fl; F. A. Tamblyn, fl; R. J. Hamilton, fl; W. C. E. Koch, fl; R. M. Macdonald, fl; Jacob Green, fl; H. Byers, fl; Nelson Electric Tramway Co., flO; L. E. Ernst, fl; W. C. Maclean, fl; A. H. Gracey, fl; The Athabasca-Venus, Ltd., flO; W. R. McLean, 91; A. Constans, fl; Thos. Bennett, fl; M. S. Davys, 95; s. S, Fowler, 926; Bonk of Montreal, flO; Canadian Bank of Commerce, 910; Imperial Bank, flO; J. Fred Hume, 910; Hudson's Bay Co., 915; Phalr Hotel, 95: Whealler & Wragge, f5; W. A. Jowett, 92; H. E. T. Haultain, 95; J. A. Gllker, f5; John Elliot, 92; E. C. Treves. 92.50; F. Irvine, 92; D. McArthur, 92; Mc- Laohlan Bros., 92; Geo. Kydd, 92; P. Bums A Co., 96; W. D. Downle, 92; Jas. Allan, fl; W. J. Caldwell, fl; Malone & TregllluB, f5; Robt. McLean, fl; Nelson & Johnson, 96; Soren Nelson, 91; H. Harris, fl; E. C. Arthur, fl; Hall Mining & Smelting Co., flO; The Brakman & Ker Milling Co., Ltd., 910; J. Y. Griffin A Co., 910; A, Macdonald Co., flO; Duncan United Mines, 910; Clarke Hotel, 96; Chas. F. Wnlmsley, 95; Mary Mallette, 96; Sol Johns, 95. THE SENSATION OF EUROPE EFFECT OF CHAMBERLAIN'S NEW TRADE POLICY. MAY RESULT IN HIS RETIRING FROM THE GOVERNMENT. Montreal, May 18.—The Montreal Star's London cable says: The new policy announced by Chamberlain ls the sensation of Europe, Speaking generally, ministerialist Journals throughout tho country applaud Chamberlain's programme. Tho Times publishes another editorial on Canadian appreciation of the Imperial largeness of Chamberlain's conceptions. English liberal Journals, with few Imperialist exceptions, attack Chamberlain and quote against him the British blue book for the purpose of showing that Britain Imported last year foreign merchandise of the value of £420,000,000, and colonial merchandise of the value of only £100,- 000,000. They argue that Chamberlain proposes to penalise four-fifths for the beneflt of one-fifth. The Westminster Gazette tonight deplores Chamberlain's attitude as Inevitably making colonial questions subject to partisan strife ln the motherland. No one doubts here but that Chamberlain Is stretching hts own electoral programme. The question Is whether the ministry will ultimately assent despite Balfour's present hesitation, or whether Chamberlain will start a campaign of his own accord. The Chronicle says: "It looks a« If Chamberlain wished to open negfrthti-iiw with the colonies In view of his e.'eitloit to prime ministership. The Daily News argues that Oiiambei- lain Is already In open revolt from the government and must resign. The St. James Gazette urges i.i&t every unionist association throughout the United Kingdom organize tho electorate in support of Chamberlain. SATISFACTORY SHIPMENTS. Rosslnnd-Kootenny Directors Give Shareholders Somo Good News. Rossland, May 18.—The Rosslnnd-Kootenny company has issued an Interesting circular to shareholders respecting its Rossland mines. It states that the February trial shipments of Koofenay oro to the Trail smelter averaged over 98 to the ton*, at which the company makes a good profit. It Is understood hero that recent shipments went over fl5, and that ore worth f2B, has been located In the workings. The company's costs of mining and freight and treatment are estimated at 96 maximum. The circular says the Nickel Plate, and Great Western mines, will be unwat- ered when the Kootenay becomes productive, which will be during the present summer. The directors decided not to adopt the Fohle-Croasdalle system of reduction by volatilization and precipitation owing to the heavy initial expense. NEW SUPREME COURT JUDGE. Successor Appointed to Late Indian Agent Devlin ait New Westminster. [Special to The Dally News.] Ottawa, May 18.—Wallace Nesbltt was sworn in as Judge on the assembling of the supreme court today. June 2nd has been fixed as the date to hear the case for Prince Edward Intand opposing nny decrease In representation. R. J. Macdonald, New Westminster, will be appointed to succeed F. Devlin, deceased, as Indian agent. MORE TROUBLE FOR ROSS. Prohibitionists Demand Immediate Enactment of Antl-Drlnk Legislation. [Special to The Dally News.] Toronto, May 18.—Immediate demand Ih to bo made by the prohibitionists upon the Ontario government for tho enoclmcnt this session, of a bill to prohibit the liquor traffic to tho full extent of the powers cf the province. O. T. R. PRESIDENT. Coming As Fur West As Winnipeg to Inspect the Canadlnnn Northern. [Special to The Dally News.] Toronto, May 18.—Sir Rivers Wilson, proH Ident of the O. T. It., and party, left tonight by special train for Winnipeg, over the Canadian Pacific. Sir ChnrlcH will inspect the Cnnadlnn Northern. He will not go to tho const this trip. A STRIKE INEVITABLE. Toronto, May 18.—A committee of tho street railway employees presented de- mtindH to tho company todny. Thc men demand 22 cents nn hour, arbitration of all disputes and soveral minor concessions. They ask for a reply Wednesday. The company will not pay tin* rate demanded, TIMBER LANDS RESERVE IS GAUSINO TROUBLE Victoria, May 18.—(Special to The Daily News.)—Thore is a growing feeling here that when the house reassembles the government will either be reorganized.or defeated upon a want of confidence motion. To add to the unpopularity of the government, and as further proof of the incompetency of the cabinet, comes the furore among mill men and hand loggers over the order in council placing a reserve on practically all the timber lands on Vancouver island and on the mainland coast for the benefit of a pulp company, designated thc Island Power Company, Limited. This reservo has been made in accordance with the provisions of an amendment to the Land act passed in 1901, empowering the chief commissioner of lands and works to reserve crown lands for a period of two years to enable puly companies to make a selection of the lands they desire to lease. It is alleged that the reserve thus granted this unknown island company tics up every, acre of available timber land on the island and on the lower mainland, that it will put the hand loggers entirely out of business and work grave hardship to many mill men who have up to the present held and worked leases on some of these lands and for which their applications for renewals were already before the department. So pronounced is tho feeling that it has been intimated by one of the ministers that the lieutenant governor will ogam be called upon to rescind an order in council he had previously been advised to sign in the interests of the country. It is openly charged hero that this iB but another attempt to alienate valuable provincial resources for the enrichment of friends of the administration. Smith Curtis is particularly pronounced in his denunciation of the transaction, and ho may bo expected to insist upon a very thorough explanation from the chief commissioner, even if the order in council granting the reserve be rescinded before the legislature reassembles. CHAMBERLAIN'S SPEECH IS WORRYING GERMANY Berlin, May 18.—Tho possibility of trade hostilities with Great Britain presented to Germany by Chamborlain in his recent speech at Birmingham, comes at an inopportune time for chancellor von Buclow. What tho members oftho ministry hope is that premier Balfour und tlio majority of the cabinet will decide to follow Mr. Chamberlain's suggestion and that ho will bo obliged to leave the cabinet.. So far as any reply can be mado to Mr. Chamberlains contrast of tho British attitude towards Germany's interstate actions and Germany's treatment of Canada as though the latter was not a part of tho British empire, it is stated that Canada is an independent state iu commercial relations. Canada fixes her own trade conditions and disciminated against Germany without asking Great Britain's consent. Tho newspapers here, which are usually ready to avail themselves of any opportunity to attack Great Britain', or Mr. Chamberlain either, say nothing on the subject, or use moderate language in contending that Germany ean injure British trado more than Great Britain can injure Germany's trade. A hint seems to have to gono out from tho foreign office horo to the editors to say nothing which might irritate tho British unduly, and to simply await what happens in the British cabinet. Some of the papers affirm that Great Britain will be initiating a tariff war on all exporting countries including the United States, if she supports her colonics in imposing preferential tariffs. BARR HAS BEEN DEPOSED THE BATTLEFORD COLONISTS HAVE NO USE FOR HIM. PRAIRI8 FIRE8 DESTROY SOME OF THE SETTLERS' OUTFITS. [Special to The Dally News.] Whimper, May 18.-A Battleford despatch to tho Free Press nays: Rev. M, Barr has returned there and complains of the slow progress mado In the work of locating the country and claims it should all bo re-survoyed ns tho old survey Is nearly obliterated. The feeling against Warr Is very strong. At a meeting held in camp near Battleford, on Saturday afternoon, an unanimous ircsolutlon jwps passed deposing Barr from tho leadership and Rev. Mr, Lloyd, chaplain of tho colonists, and a committee wore appointed to act In his place. The government will be asked to appoint a commissioner to cooperate. Barr at llrst positively declined to stop nslde, or to open the books for Inspection. but he changed his mind since and hns handed In his resignation in writing, Prairie fires have caused some damsge to the colonists, burning some outllta The weather nbout Battleford Is very variable, ranging from 88 In tho shado last week to a slight frost today. FIRE IN FURNITURE FACTORY. Halifax, N. S., Mny 18.-Fire Saturday night destroyed the furniture factory of Gordon and Keith. I,o*s $30,000, insuniiu'o nbout )G,000. THE NICKLE PLATE SMELTER. [Special to The Dally News.] Kamloops, May 18.—The surrender by the Indians of tho Chu-chuwaya reservo of ItH acres of their lands has Just been completed, an arrangement being entered Into by which the Indlnns will receive In ex change for the ceded lands certain other adjacent property from Ii, K. Rodgers, manager of the Yale Mining company. Tiie Innd In ciuestlou adjoins Hedley City and tho settlement of this matter, which has been pending some time, determines definitely tho location at this point of tho Nickle Plate smelter. AFRICAN LABOR QUESTION. Johannesburg, May 18.—Lord Milner, high commissioner of South Africa addressing a meeting today on the natlvo question contended that natives who raised themselves to a civilized level with tho whites were entitled to equal privileges. Ho sympathized, 'he said, with iho feeling in South Africa, against an Influx of Asiatics, but that Influx should be resisted on social economic grounds, nnd not on the score of color. C. P. It. TRAINS DELAYED. [Special to The Dally News] Winnipeg, May 18.—Delay to Canal lap Pacific trains Is caused by a washout at I^ingdon, about 20 miles eaat of Calgary. Sir Thomas Shaughnessy's special trnln was stalled all yesterday at the spot. Tho slough north of the track overflowed owing to high winds. A very bad storm of snow visited Alberta yesterday and today. The storm may oauso much loss on the rattle ranges. A REAR END COLLISION. Wetland, Out., May 18.—W. Mclntyre, engineer of St. Thomas, wns killed on Saturday In a rear end collision between two freight 'ruins on the Michigan Central railroad near Perry. Considerable damago wns done to rolling stock and a number of cattle killed. The cattle driver and one fireman wero Injured, CARPENTERS WIN OUT. [Special to The Pally Newn.1 Calgary, N. W. T., May lS.-The carpenters strike has beea called off, the men receiving Incrensed wages. THE DAILY NEWS, NELSON, B. C, TUESDAY, MAY 10, 1808 ii HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY. INCORPORRTBD 1STO. Evaporated Fruits Have you tried any of our Fruits. They are choice goods and make excellent Tarts and Pies. A delicious conserve for the table may be made from them. Prunes 10c lb. Prunes 12 l-2c lb. Pears 12 l-2e lb. Nectarines 12 l-2c lb. Apricots 12 l-2c lb. Figs 12 l-2c lb. Peaches 12 l-2c lb. Apples 12 l-2c lb. Fresh Green Vegetables—Shipments arriving daily. Rhubarb, local grown 6c lb. Radishes, large bunch, 3 for 10c Asparagus 15c lb. Lettuce 30c lb. The Canadian Bank of Commerce' With whioh Is Amalgamated The Bank of British Columbia. I HEAD OFFICE-TORONTO. Paid a. capital, 18,000,000; Reserve Fund, IJ.WJ.m. Aggregate Resources over 172,000,000 HON. GEO. A. COX, President E. B. WALKER, Oeneral Manager, i Deposits Received and Interest! Allowed, i • BRUCB HEATHCOTE, Manager., f | —__ .^_^fr^___%A^_A__im^*._______M-_—___ t '■"■"■J *~M¥*m^O~~^m~0^~W~~Or~OJ~~W~~ri9wM~*W*O^J Savings Bank Department • Nelson Branch. WE CARRY A COMPLETE STOCK OF Pipe and Pipe Fittings 1-8 TO 6 INCH, ALSO PIPE TOOLS [Rubber and Leather Belting, Packing, Mill Board, Mill Hose and all Mill Supplies, Wagon Material, Hardwood Lumber, Corrugated Iron, Cement, Fire Brick, Fire Clay, Steel, Iron, Steel Plates, Coal, Mining Bails, Ore Cars, Paints, Oil, Glass. A full line of Shelf Goods and Garden Tools. AGENTS: QIANT POWDER CO. CANTON DRILL STEEL H. BYERS & CO. NELSON AND SANDON We are Headquarters for Oranges, Lemons and Bananas J. Y. GRIFFIN & CO, Ltd. P. BURNS & CO. 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. Orders by Wall le »»y gWMjj Will Have rrenipl and __M Allnll.nl CASCADE Is sold over tbe leading ban of British Columbia. Drink CASCADE-tho delightful Beer- the beer thut everybody likes. GRAND FORKS GAZETTE publishes all tbe latest news of the Boundary; en sale at Morley ft Co., Canada Drug ft Book Co., Nelson Netra Depot, (a. ftta- IMPERIAL BANK OF CANADA Capital Authorized Capital Paid Up Rest Account ....14,000,000 .... 2,964,791 .... 2,620,071! HEAD OFFICB-TORONTO, ONTAK10 Branches ln the Northwest Territories, Provinces of British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec. T. R. MERRITT , President D. R. WILKIB...VIce-Pres. and Gen. Han. E. HAT Assistant Gen. Manager. W. MOFFAT Chief Inspector. NELSON BRANCH A general banking business transacted. Savings Department-Deposit* received and interest allowed. Drafts sold, available In all parti of Canada, United States and Europe, Special attention given to collections. J". M. LAY. Manager. THE DAILY NEWS Published at Nelion every mornlnf, eieeft Monday, by 7. J. DEANH. SUBSCRIPTION RATSfll Dally per month, by carrier -...% « Dally per month, by mail,..., GO Dally per year, by carrier M. 7 00 Dally per year, by mail 6 00 Dally per year, foreign «.« 100 THB WEEKLT NEW8. Weekly, per half year U2S Weekly, per year ,,., 2 00 Weekly, per year, foreign 100 Subscriptions Invariably In advance. ADVERTISING RATES: Dlnplay Advertisements, to per Inch per month; Display Advertisements, 26 cents per Inch each Insertion len than a month; Locals, 10 cents per line each Insertion; Classified Advertisements 1 cent per word each Insertion; Wholesale Cards, $2.60 per month; Society Cards, $3.60 per month. THE POLITICAL SITUATION Everything points to an early dissolution nt fhe legislature and nn appeal to the country. Whether coIoiipI Prior will bo premier when tho elections tako place, or some one else, matters very little. The credit of the province) has been dragged in tho mud by the present administration. Colonel Prior is personally free from active participation In the land grant scandal, but ho retained men in his cabinet whom he knew to be implicated nnd be was prepared to acquiesce) In tho passage of bill 87, which, would have restored the lands in dispute to the Canadian Pacific railway company. Whatever may bo the outcome of tho investigation now dragging to a close, the country will hold tho government os a whole responsible for tbo disgrace that has been brought ilium the province. It is not only that grave scandals havo arisen under the present administration, but owing to the dissension existing in tho cabinet and tho time the ministers are devoting to protecting their own personal Interests, tho business of the country ts entirely neglected. Anyone having anything to do with any of the departments will appreciate the truth1 of this assertion. British Columbia has .passed through somo dark days politically In the past, but never before were things In such a stato of disorganization as at present, Tbo only way out ls a general election. It ls to be hoped, whether the electors choose a liberal or a conservative government, they will give tho successful party such a majority as will enable thorn to carry on tho administration of public affairs for the ensuing four years ln Buch a manner as will restore the confidence of tho outside world ln the capacity of this province for self government. An early appeal to the country being Inevitable, and the well understood wish of the electorate being that the contest should be waged upon party lines, both political parties should be preparing for the fray. The conduct of the campaign upon Straight party lines will necessitate a great deal of tact and forebearance upon tho part of the leaders oin either side, A new era in the political history of the province is to bo Inaugurated. It will bring with It, we ail believe, great bene-' fits, but theso benefits cannot be secured without paying a prlco. In this case the price will be the sacrifice of personal ambitions to tlio welfare or tho party, tho severing of olid political affiliations, a practical wiping out of the post so far ;is provincial politics ls concerned. Unless tho electorate generally, and tho men who havo been prominent in our local politics ln tbe past in particular, ure prepared to pay this prlco the introduction of pnrty linos will prove a foregone failure. Each party must httvo Us clear cut policy, chdose from its ranks for their lltness to grapple with tlie new conditions, men to lead, and conduct the campaign with tho single purpose of securing to British Columbia a stable government, truly representative of the people, and entitled to the confidence of tho whole dominion. There Is nothing Ideal about this programme. It is one that can easily bo carried out If tho men, who today clamor for a party linos fight, aro In enmest nnd are prepared to pay the price, If the existing entirely unsatisfactory Jim Dumps' great aunt, Infirm with gout, Had worn a good digestion out- Could take no food—or sour or sweet. Jim sent her "Force," which she could eat I So grateful was his aunt to him, She left her all to "Sunny Jim." orce" The Iluauy-to-Serve Cereal "will postpone the will.1 Sweet, crtip flaKei of wheat and malt ', Tet-ke It to School with Them. " It is the food of nil others for me, Some timo ago I heard a lady nay tlint she did not know what to get for breakfast any more. 1 told her to try 'Force.' Sho Bays her children like It eo much they take it to school with thorn, , T. It. Brest." state of affairs Is to be abolished, if a government Is to be Installed at Victoria that will be In a position to conduct the business of the country on business lines, and if we aro to be able to keep track of the members elected to the legislature, there appears to be no other recourse than to resort to party lines. Whether or not party lines offer a theoretically sound way out of present difficulties matters vory little. Wo are confronted by conditions that must be changed and a division on party lines offers the best immediately practicable solution of the problem. EDITORIAL NOTES. As a result of the deliberations of tho dominion parliamentary committee, having in charge the new redistribution bill it has been decided that Vancouver and Victoria will bo self-contained constituencies, that is, not going beyond the municipal limits, and having one member each. Agreeable to the proposals of both parties, there will be four members for the Mainland, and three for tlio Island, to be known as Vancouver, New Westminster, Kootenay and Yale-Cariboo, Victoria, Nanaimo, and Casslar, the latter including Comox, Skeena and Atlin, Concluding a long article descriptive of thte mining activity now prevalent ait Roesland, the Miner says: "Taking it all in all Rossland ls absolutely right. The condition of tho camp was never better. There can be no doubt aa to Its future. An era of great industrial activity has commenced. It will continue to grow In extent until several thousand miners will soon be steadily employed. Then will follow a great and general revival. Tiie South Belt will bo eventually proved and Rossland will take her place In the front rank of the mining camps of tho world." We hope the prediction of our contemporary will be speedily fulfilled. The permanent prosperity of Rossland cannot but redound to the advantago of the entire provinco. Says the Vancouver News-Advertiser: "Meanwhile our dominion's recently adopted surtax on German' products is likely to have two results, whichl we, as Britons, cannot but regard as satisfactory. Thus the surtax will, by rendering more t'lfli. cult the entry to our markets of bounty- aided German sugar, encourage our own beet and general sugar producing and refining Industries, and It will, on the other hand, glvo a better opportunity In Canada to textile and other producers of the mother country. Under the circumstances our people stand to gain on the whole, substantially, by the threatened tariff war with Germany. Our consumers will lose a littlo temporarily, as regards tho cheapness of certain commodities, hitherto Imported from labor sweating Germany, hut this loss should be far moro than counterbalanced by the development of Important home Industries by the enlargement In certain directions of "give and take" trado with Great Brltian." In appointing that well known conservative lawyer, Wallace Nesbitt, K. C, of Toronto, to tho supremo court bench in place of the late David Mills, sir Wilfrid Laurler lias shown that Important judicial appointments aro not governed by partisan considerations. Tho new judgo is a comparatively young man, though for several years he bias held a foremost place at tho Ontario bar. He should prove a valuable acfuisition to the Judiciary. RAILWAY TAXAT&N. Important Measure Now Before tbe Ontario Legislature. A prominent phase of the complicated question of municipal taxation has beon under discussion in the Ontario legisla ture on a motion for the second reading of a bill by Mr. Pettyptoce to provide for the adequate taxation of the property of railway, telegraph and telephone companies. The facts adduced by the promoter of the bill show that the province lias been exceptionally lenient toward railways in tlie matter of taxation. Every $1,000 worth of private property is now taxed on nn average of $4.50 per year by the municipalities, while thc taxation on the snme value of railway property Is 60 cent. Comparative records were given showing tho adoption of an entirely different course across tbe line. In the state of Michigan, which hns adopted a policy similar to thnt outlined by the bill, the railway property assessed by tho municipalities is 14 per cent of the aggregate municipal taxation, as compared with less than 2 per cent In Ontario. An Instance of the different policies is afforded by the St. Clair tunnel, which Is evenly divided by tho boundary, half being In Ontario and half In Michigan. On the Michigan half thc taxation is $25,000 nnd on tho Ontario side $T50, and tho balance is further shifted by the payment of n bonus of $285,000 on the Canadian half and none on the American. Tho Michigan Central railway Is paying $fifl a mile In Ontnrlo nnd $1,800 per mile In Michigan. In spite of this generous treatment thc faro In Michigan ls two cents por mile, and In Ontario throe cents. A further count in the measure of our generosity Is tho granting of $225,000,000 and 50,000,000 acres of land by thc dominion government to Canadian railways. This makes a total grant of $325,000,000, which, omitting the Intercolonial, Is about $19,000 per mile. The dominion now pays Canadian railways for mail carriage and other services about a million nnd a quarter dollars, which, with the charge on the debts created by the subsidies, makes a yearly drain of $10,000,000. Of this Mr. Pettyplece estimates that Ontario's share is about 40 per cent. To equalize this situation it Is proposed to establish a permanent board of assessors to estimate the value of all railway, telegraph and telephone property for purposes of assessment, the taxation levied by the board to be apportioned between the municipalities and the province. The chief question involved In the bill Is one of railway policy. To give money to the railway companies with one hand nnd to take it from thorn with the other Is absurd, says the Toronto Globe. To tax them and leave them free to recoup themselves with higher rates would be equally useless. Canada has passed tho stage of cash sub- sidles, and that line of generosity is no longer justified. If our railways have become mines of wealth, the public should share In the benefits either by reduced rates or some system of taxation such as outlined In this bill. The present supplementary revenue law recognizes the principle of provincial taxation. Railway property has long been subject to municipal taxation, but It cannot bo properly assessed by local authorities. A permanent provincial assessment board Is provided in the new assessment act, Into which Mr. Pfettyplece's bill will probably be merged by the special committee to which they are both referred. While tho highways of the provinco and such essential services as the telepgraph and telephone are in the hands of private corporations virtually uncontrolled, we need not expect far-reaching results from nny taxation system. But while the control of rates and charges is the first consideration, It would be bad policy to neglect any reform or equalization that can be promoted by the pressure of taxation. considerable difficulty in the operation of Its trains. Stock Is suffering greatly and -considerable loss among Itluf sheep Is threatened, THIS MAY BE JUST WHAT YOU NEED To Improve tho appetite and strengthen the digestion try a few doses of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, Mr. J. Hi Seiti!, of Detroit, Mich., says: "They restored my appetite, when impaired, relieved me of a bloated feeling and caused a pleasant and satisfactory movement of tho bowels." Thero are people In this community who need just such a medicine. UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT HOTEL PHAIR NBLSON, B. a B. TOMKINS. Manager The Leading Hotel of the Kootenays. Good Sample Rooms. Special Rates to Commercial Men. McLeod Hotel CORNER FIR STREET AND SECOND AVENUE. YMIR, B. C. Centrally located, rebuilt and refurnished throughout AU modern Improvements, Sample rooms ln connection. The only first-class hotel ln Tmlr. RATBS FROM 11.60 UP. FINLAY McLEOD, Proprietor. Headquarters for commercial and mining men. Everything first-class The Windsor Hotel EUGENE WALTER, Proprietor, Best Family Wines, Liquors and Cigars MORRISSEY JUNCTION, B. C. TREMONT HOUSE EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN PLAN MEALS 26c ROOMS FROM 23c TO S1.00 MALONE ft TREGILLUS, Proprietors Baker Street, Nelson. Silver King Hotel Under Old Management. RATE8 $1 PER DAY AND UP A ZINC CONCENTRATOR. The Slocan Star people Intend shortly to commence the erection of a zinc concentrating, roasting and magnetizing plant, the plans for which are noarly complete Tho Byron N. White company Is applying for water rights on Sandon creek to furnish the necessary power. The company have enough sine ore blocked out to ensure operation for an Indefinite period when tho plant Is ready for use. Tho ore Is rich in sliver values and contains a good percentage of lead, and by the process of milling tho values will lie mostly oil extracted from tho zinc. SNOW- IN MONTANA. Butte, Mont., May 18.—Reports last night tell of a general snow storm prevailing throughout Montana, In tho eastern sections of the state the snow is wot and unless the tomperaturo shnll fail, the storm will benefit the crops and tho ranges. In tho north, however, a blizzard has been raging slnco yesterday morning and tho Great Northern railway Is experiencing GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL Opposite Court House and now Postoffice. Best 26c meal In town, European and American plan. Only white labor employed. First class bar, THOMAS & ERICKSON, PROPS. WALDORF HOTEL YMIR, B. C. O. S. COLEMAN . . . Proprietor. Headquarters for Mining and Commercial Men. Most comfortable hotel ln the District. Sample room in con- neetlon. Everything llrst-class. BAETLETT HOUSE Formerly Clarke House. The best $1 per day house in Nelson, None but white help employed. The bar the best &. W. BAETLETT - Prop. "Let the GOLD DUST twine do your work I Madden House *-"■•"„■.{;.„. Do you need a comfortable home? If so try the Madden House. Well furnished rooms, lighted by electricity; first class board. In the bar you will find all the best domestic and Imported liquors and slg&ri, THOMAS MADDEN, Proprietor. TacKie Our stock ln this line ls complete and embraces a larger assortment than has ever before been shown to sportsmen. Inspection solicited. Prices right The J.H.Ashdown Hardware CO., LTD. :apbw nnpA : : tips on 1 E*/\: • t • Hi CENTS will buy OND POUND • • of pure, clean, line Savored CUT- * 5 LON-INDIAN TEA. , • 20 CENTS will buy on, pound • • Standard BREAKFAST BLACK J 9 TEA. Purchasers of ten pound, or J • more, will receive one pound extra, • • for each ten pounds purchased. • { Equal to an allowance ot TEN J • PER CENT DISCOUNT, on these • • extremely low prices. • J Prices on our regular line, of J • CHOICE TEA, HOC, 35c, 400, 45c, 60o, , • and 60c per pound for Black, Green * • and Blended. * a Telephone 177 P. o. Bos in • • KOOTENAY COFFEE CO. \ Kootenay Valleys Co., Ld. LONDON. ENQ. Farm and Grazing Lands la Eaat Kootenay for sale. In Blocks from 80 acres upwards; suitable for Hay, Oats, Fruits and Vegetables. Good Markets adjacent at the Crow's Nest Coal Fields and Cranbrook, Fort Steele, Etc, From |3.00 per acre upwards, TERMS-6 years-INTEREST-« per cent. T. Q. PROCTER, Manager, Nehwn, H.&M. BIRD RHAi ESTATE AND IN8URANCB. Baker Street Having purchased tho agencies hitherto conducted by Mr. A. R. Sherwood, wa beg to announce to clients that we will glvo prompt and careful attention to any business entrusted to our euro at our olllc, over McArthur's Furniture Store. INSURANCE Fire, Life, Accident, Health AND REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. A desirable residence, completely furnished, including piano. Centrally located, grounds 37 1-2x120. Easy terms. $3,400 A three room house ami lot 50x120, Sub, 182. Easy terms. |350. Two blocks of ten shares each of tlio Northwest Coal & Coko Company—Cheap. HARRY H. WARD, Agent For Rent A six roomed flat on Baker street, all modern conveniences, |20. Vacant June 1. A furnished bIx roomed house with all modern conveniences, on tram car line, will be leased for one year. A small furnished cottage, pleasantly situated, with good view, Immediate possession, only (13.00 R.J. Steel ROOM 12, K.W.C. BLOCK. A. G. GAMBLE Real Estate and Insurance Agent Turner-Boeckh Block, WARD STREET - - NELSON, B.C. Chadbourn & McLaren REAL ESTATE INSURANCE AND MINES SAMPLING AGENT8 Ore shipped to Nolson will be carefully looked after, NELSON, B.C, R. Reisterer & Co. Brewors of Fine Lager, Beer and Porter, DROP IN AND SEE US. Latimer Street — *■ — Nelson B. C. THE DAILY NEWS, NELSON, B. C., TUESDAY, MAY 10,190S. NOW IS THE OPPORTUNE TIME TO BUY PROPERTY IN MORRISSEY MINES When I tell you that the Crow's Nest Pass Coal Company owns this Townslte as well as the Morrissey Coal Mines and that they ore constantly increasing their output, and consequently their payrolls, it ls just possible that you cannot grasp the full significance of what this means for the new town. It means that within two years there will be here the largest payroll In the district, and that this place will be the industrial centre of this section. This Is not mere guess work, as the development now going on shows fo rltself. 1 urgently request that all persons who think of making an investment come to Morrissey Mines and . personally become acquainted with the people I represent, the conditions, and my method of doing business. An actual visit to the property ls the most convincing evidence of the genuineness of what I say. Without reserve I can make the unequivocal statement that the Investing public of Canada never had a more advantageous opportunity for profitable and absolutely safe Investment/than that which I Invite them to participate In now. I want you to visit the new town. I will show you over the property and give you all the Information I possess about the town and surrounding country, THOMAS CRAHAN, Agent Morrissey Mines, B. C. "Let the GOLD DUST twine do your work I THE ASSAYS WHICH COUNT AN IMPORTANT OFFICIAL IN MINE MANAGEMENT. MISLEADING PICTURE ASSAYS OF PICKED SAMPLES. You cannot ship assays, is an old and trite saying, but fow appreciate Its full meaning. Assays Intelligently selected are of much consequence ln a mine's development. The mine manager operating a large property assays frequently—sometimes dally—and by his assays he ls able to tell how his ore Is running. In some mines the values run regularly, and frequent sampling is unnecessary. In others again, the ore varies in . value with development, and consistent sampling and assaying is required. Assays of picked samples are mis- loading and for the most part valueless. Take a large piece of ore with one face or corner rich In free gold; cob off the less valuable rock and assay the richest part and what Is the result? The high assay correctly describing the value of the richest part Is simply a picture assay and no criterion of the actual average value of the whole—of that which will be shipped. One can appreciate that an unscrupulous man could truthfully advertise the picture aBsay; but the , sucker who bought stock on the strength of It would get woefully left when tho returns came in on nny shipments that were made. An Instance is recalled of a property at Cripple Creek which developed a large and mineralized dyke through which was distributed small bunches of values so that one familiar with the rock could at will pick specimens that would yield assay values up to ?600 to the ton. Several wagon loads of the ore was shipped, and the average value was not high enough to cover the cost of hauling and treatment. It Is the average assay that counts. Better still Is a mill run of several hundred pounds. You cannot ship assays. Bo not be misled by picture assays made on picked samples. Whilst It Is true that the assayer at most large and welt managed mines is regarded as an Important factor, yet ln many mines, especially the smaller, he is regarded as being somewhat of a necessary evil. In these latter the assayer occupies a position which is practically below that of a shift bosB and is paid the wages of a roustabout. Under such conditions the assayer Is what he Is regarded—a necessary evil. The work of a man placed In the position referred to ls frequently not worth the cost of the fluxes he uses. It Is remarkable that In spite of much talk as to the progressive and businesslike condition of the mining Industry that such a stato of things should be In existence nt nny mlno ln the west. There can be no question but that the true offlclency of a mine, especially if a mill is operated in connection with It, is largely dependent upon the honesty and accuracy of the assayer. In speaking of honesty we refer of course to his work. The assayer Is often placed in a position which requires a rigid backbone In order to uphold his work, which may show some other man's work in nn unfavorable light. In order to do this and maintain his position he must have the support of the responsible head of the mine. If the latter does not understand the importance of the as- sayer's position, and there are many such, then the way of the assayer Ib hard indeed. In the vernacular, "he Is up against it." Let us take an example from actual experience. Some time ago we were called In to examine a case In which a mill was saving about 80 per cent of Iho values,' according to assnys. The shipments, however, fell far below what they Bhould have been. All manner of extntnimnry theories were auVliliCO.1 to explain the discrepancy. One theory especially was much In favor. It was pointed out that on tho Wllfley tables used a thin layer of material would lloat off occasionally near the delivery end. Samples ot this had been taken from time to time and exceedingly high values had been obtained, one going as high as 1350 a ton. It was thought that this material would float off at intervals between the samplings and thus the actual saving would 1» much less than that Indicated by the assays. An additional opinion was advanced by the superintendent that he "didn't believe in assays, nohow." A little investigation showed that the poor asaayer occupied a very unenviable position. He was badly paid, receiving but J2.50 a day, as against $3 for roustabouts; he was under the heel of every petty official of the mine and was generally abused by all hands. He was a young man without much experience and lacked a stiff backbone. The result was that when the assays he made did not suit the mill man, who was naturally desirous of "making a Bhowlng," the assayer was treated to a choice flow of profanity, and matters wero so arranged that the superintendent would look unfavorably on his work. The boy wanted to keep his job and allowed himself to drift Into assaying low grade tailings by the scorlflcatlon method, always weighing the exceedingly minute buttons as far as possible In favor of tho mill man. The extractions as per assays were exceedingly high and the mill man's work was vindicated. It seems late at this time and generation to urge that the assayer be given a position in accordance with the importance of Ihe work to be done. In these days of small margins It becomes increasingly important that self-deception be not practised. The manager must know just exactly what Is going on and should so organize his forces that he neither deceives hlmBelf nor allows anyone else to deceive him. Without the honest co-operation of an efficient assayer this cannot be done, and we would urge that the assayer be regarded by the management of the mine as his personal assistant, with whom no one else has a right to interfere, nnd on whose work no one but the manager has a right to comment upon. If the mill man Is dissatisfied with the assays he must be made to understand that such complaints nre to be made openly on his dally report sheet, and thus directly to the manager. He should not be allowed to display temper and abuse the assayer. JUST WHAT YOU NEED. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are just what you need when constipated; when you bave no appetite, feel dull after eating and wake up with a bad taste in your mouth. Thoy will Improve your appetite, cleanse and Invigorate your stomach nnd give you a relish for your food. For sale by all druggists and dealers. C. P. a TRAFFIC RECEIPTS.. ISpeclal to The Dally News.] Montreal, May 18.—C. P. R. trnfflc receipts for tho week ending May 14th were 5904,000. For the same week last year the earnings wore 5730,000. ONLY A FEW OF THE KIND. It Is extremely probably tbat you love good singing and dancing, don't you? Thore Ih a sumptuous feast In store for you then. All thnt heart could desiro In tbat line wilt be given In "A Wise Woman" WILL RETURN TO WORK. Melbourne, Victoria, May 18.—The railroad strikers by ballot today decided by an overwhelming mnjorlly to resume work on the government's terms. A FARMER CURED OF RHEUMATISM "A man living on a farm near here came In a short tlmo ago completely doubled up with rheumatism. I handed him a bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm and told him to use it freely, and if not satisfied aftor using It ho need not pay a cent for It," says C. P. Rayder, of Pattens Mills, N, Y. "A few days later he walked Into the storo as" straight as a string and handed me a dollar, saying, 'give me another bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. 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COMING FOR THE CUP. Glasgow, May 18.—Sir Thomas Llpton hns purchased the tug Cruiser to convey the Shamrock I. to tho United States. Tbe steam yacht Erin will convoy tbo cup chnllenger. The yachts will be ready for Iho ocean passage by May 30th. A GUARANTEED CUBE For All Forms of Kidney Diseases. We the undersigned Druggists are fully prepared to give the following guarantee with every 60 cent bottle of Dr. Pettln- gill's Kidney Wort Tablets, ths only remedy ln the world that positively cures all troubles arising from weak or diseased kidneys: "Money cherfully returned if the sufferer Is not relived and Improved after use of one bottle. Three to six bottles e.**«ct astonishing and permanent cures. If cot relieved and cured, you waste no m ii.ey." Canada Drug A Book Co., Nation, B.C. J. II. Vanstone, Baker St., Neliw, B.C. E. Ferguson A Co., Nelson. B. C, fs ngent for Kootenay country for the famous "CASCADE" BE*BR—"the Beer without n Peer.'* RELIGIOUS EXILES. New York, May 18.—Among .» Every forty minute, until 10.80 p.m.' I BOOUSTOWN- 7.JD 8.00 8.40 ».M 10.00 10.40 11.20 Every forty minutes until 10.40 p.m. ' F. 0. GREEN. P. 8. CLBMBNT8. GREEN ♦♦<►•♦-♦-♦■♦ The Palace ROSSLAND, B. C. RALPH HARR0N, Proprietor SOUP Clam Chowder. Bouillon. SJSl FISH ; Brook Trout Sea Bass \ Fillet of Sole, Tartar Sauce Alaska Halibut Royal Chinook Salmon Kippered Salmon SHELLFISH -•'; " Dungeness Crab Broiled Lobster Moraglian'a Oysters, any style. Puget Sound Shrimp Devilled Crab. Crab a la Newberg Devilled Lobster Lobster a la Newburg GRILLED. Porterhouse Steaks.' Tenderloin Steaks. Plain Steaks. Lamb Chops. Pork Tenderloin English Mutton Chops Pork Chops Eggs and Omelettes ln any style. POULTRY. Broiled Spring Chicken VEGETABLES Green Peas Sliced Tomatoes Potatoes as Ordered. CANNED VEGETABLES Asparagus SALADS Shrimp Lobster Potatoes. Game in Season String Beans Cucumbers Tomatoes Corn Grabs Chicken We use no Canned Goods in our Salads. HALF ORDERS MAT BE HAD AT CORRESPONDING RATBS. cape, Jet trimmed, regular $7.60, reduced to U; 1 velvet oape, regular price 14, reduced to $2.75; 2 cloth capes, fawn and blue, regular prlco $3.75, reduced to $2. Kerr & Co. The sole agency for Haselwood Ice cream at Macdonald's, the Confectioner, Telephone 206. Auction Salel of HOUSEHOLD . FURNITURE Acting under instructions from Mr. James Temple, corner of Cedar and Victoria streets, we will sell the whole of his household furniture on Tuesday, 19th May at 2 p.m. Furniture consists of new Home Sewing Machine, Mendolssohn Upright Piano, Lounge, Bed Lounge. Curtains, Iron Beds, Extension Table, Linoleums, a "Stella" Music Box, Swiss made, with three dozen records; Kitchen, Bedroom and Dining Room Furniture, Eftc, Etc. Torms Cash. Goods on view morning of sale, 0. A. Waterman & Co. AUCTIONEER!). FORSALE COMPLETE SET DRUG STORE FIXTURES A HEALTH STORY lsl.-WHEAT-as Nature formed It. 2nd.-WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR-llto entire WHEAT ground. Srd.-WHOLE WHEAT ■BREAD-made from PURE WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR No one ean Improve on Nature. Study It out and then order a sack of B. & K. WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR for your next Baking. All Grocers sell It. THE BRACKMAN-KER MILLING CO.LTD Manufacturers of PURE HIGH GRADE CEREALS t tR* Hi Hi ib ib ib ib to to to to to to to to i to to to % Fred Irvine & 6o. House Furnishing Sale We will offer a Special Cash Discount on Carpets, Rugs, Art Squares, Portieres, Floor Oil Cloths, Linoleums, Lace Curtains, Table Covers, Window Shades and all House Furnishings. Carpets sewn and laid free of charge. Fred Irvine & 6o. Hi ib ib ib ib ib ib ib ib ib ib ib ib to to to to to to to to to to to w* E. Ferguson & Co. WHOLESALE ONLY WINES LIQUORS AND OIGARS Agents—VANCOUVER PORTER PABST BEER Car Just Arrived CASCADE BEER Car Just Arrived DAWSON'S PERFECTION (Extra Special) BEGG'S ROYAL LOOHNAGAR MITCHELL'S HEATHER DEW Scotch (In glass and stone jars) MITCHELL'S IRISH WHISKIES WILSON'S TOM GIN, Etc., Etc. Cigars—Grandas'Clear Havanas, Tasse's Lord MInto, Mllligan's Arabella,, Etc. We carry constantly a stock of from 60,000 to 100,000 cigars from the leading factories. 1 E. Ferguson & Co., Nelson rmimmnmmmi'imtnmmmmnnnnjnitmnn'mnmnt!* A FALL IN JAM We are cleaning: up the balance of this season's JAMS before the hot weather seta ln. We have about GO 5-lb pails. These Go at 50c per Pail to Clear I BELL TRADING CO. PHONE 66 iiUlUiiUlUUiiUililiiiiiiiUiUiiiUliiUiUUilUUlliiiUiUUUUUl^ Including Shelf Bottles, Shelving, Counters, Show Cases, Etc. Will sell the whole or any part of above. Canada Drug & Book Co., Limited. NELSON, B. C. HAflHOCKS at flcLachlan Bros. V\/E are showing the nicest and most up-to-date line " T of Hammocks that has ever been brought to Nelson. Prices range from $1.23 to $6.50. Baby Hammocks from &1.25 to $2. East Kootenay Lands and Mines Beale, Hutchison & Elwell , CRANBROOK, B. C. Bealo. Hutchison, Elwell & Moffatt. . MORRISSEY MINES, B. C. WWl*'MrM'l'M"l"M''M'MI1- ■H4W4d4Wll^M'llll'M'H 1 WEST KOOTENAY BUTCHER CO. fl. C. TRAVIS8, Manager. Fresh and Salted Meats WHOLESALE AND RBTAI* ! Orders by Mall Receive CarefiU and Prompt Attention. * FISH AND POULTRY IN SEASON. ; K. W. O. BLOCK, WARD STREET, NBLSON, B. O. * .*.....*.. t. _t. .«-■/. JJ.... .*. .*. Tl 111 I I ill It c 'Let the GOLD DUST twine do your work[ I