THE DAILY NEWS VOL.2 NELSON. B.C.. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3,1903 A FOB TODAY An Impartial Estimate of the Outcome - Prospects for the Liberals Decidedly Bright [Special to The Dally News.] Vancouver, Oct 2.—The Times has asked correspondents throughout the province to send an impartial estimate of the probable outcome of tomorrow's flght. Thi rotult is shown in the following. It will te seen from It that the chances for the liberals winning the province ara exceedingly bright. The field may be classified as follows: Suro liberal seats:—Atlin, Albernl, Cariboo (1), Chliliwack, Columbia, Comox, Cowlchan, Cranbrook, Delta, Yale, Gretnwuod, Islands, Kamloops, Nelson, Saanich, SImilkameen, Vancouver (2), Vlotorla (2)—total, 20. Probable conservative seajts—Dewdney, Vau uver (2), Grand Porks, Llllooet—6. Probable socialists—Newcastle—1. Probable labor-liberal—Nanimo and Slocan—2. In doubt—Cariboo (1), Esquimau, Fernle, New Westminster, Revelstoke, Richmond, Victoria (2), Okanagan, Rossland, Skeena, Vancouver (1), Kaslo—14. Of the foregoing the chances of the liberals ore brighter sin Esquimau, Slocan, Victoria (2), Rossland, Skeena, Nanimo, and Kaslo, while they have a good fighting chance in all the other seats. This means that they have a good opportunity of seating 24 or 26 members in the next legislature out of the membership of 42, of the 21st, I was accused of inferring that members of the B, of L. E. are opposed to Mr. Caven. The writer seems to have no consideration for the truth, or does not understand common English, A short time ago some citizen of Cranbrook circulated stories tbat the B. of L: E. had met and passed resolutions endorsing Mr. Caven and also wrote the Moyie Leader that the labor unions of Cranbrook had met ln convention, and had not elected a delegate because Mr. Cavin was acceptable to them; and also wrote on the 19th that the B. of L. E. was represented at this convention. The teachings of the B. of L. E. prevent us from takln., sides as a body with any political party. We were not represented at the convention, nor were esolutions passed or Mr. Caven's name ever mentioned la any meeting of the B. of L. B. I was the only authorized officer of the division to reply to those false and misleading statements. The letter in the last Issue of the Herald, headed "Prom Engineers" ls a political hash, bearing the trade mark of the writer of the previous articles. Only ten of the names signed are B.' of L, E. men, and two of these have no vote, it does not represent the majority of the men nor their private conviction. NO. 142 >RS OF THE CITY OF NELSON MARK YOUR BALLOT THUS HOUSTON John Houston of Nelson, Printer. TAYLOR Sidney Stockton Taylor of Nelson, Barrister X *************************** BOUNDARY QBE SHIPMENTS OVER SIXTEEN THOUSAND TONS FOR THE WEEK. DETAILS OF THE ORE OUTPUT TO DATE. REVOLUTION IS OVER. Turkish Troops Are Said To Be Gaining the Upper Hand. Sofia, Oct. 2.—According to advices received here this afternoon, the backbone ot the revolution ln Macedonia Is broken. The Turkish troops are gaining the upper hand everywhere, several insurgent chiefs have been killed or wounded, others are abandoning the struggle, and fleeing to the frontier, the revolutionary bands are sustaining heavy losses, and are seeking refuge in large numbers, and the Turks occupy every important point along the routes of travel to the frontier. Five engagements are reported to have taken place In the vicinity of Kratovoef, 5,000 Turks being attacked by revolutionary bands, and though many Turks were killed, the Insurgents were completely routed. Advices from the insurgent headquarters assert that 6,000 Turks were routed by 2,000 insurgents tn the Pirin mountains after four days' fighting. The Turkish losses tn this affair are said to have been the heaviest during the whole outbreak. They included three colonels, and many officers of lower rank. Three batteries of artillery left Sofia early this morning for Haskovo, near the frontier. GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY. Re- Annual Report Shows Increased celpts ln all Branches. New York, Oct 2—The annual report of the Great Northern Railway for the year ended June 30 last was Issued today. The report of president J. J. Hill says that during the past fiscal year the company has opened for operation six new lines, namely, the Dakota and Great Northern Railway, Montana and Great Northern Railway, Washington and Great Northern Railway, Vancouver, Victoria, and Eastern Railway, Crow's Nest Southern Railway, and the Montana and Great Northern Railway (Great Falls to Sweet Grass, Montana), The tonnage of revenue freight hauled during the year increased $3,500,- 217. The earnings of passenger trains increased 11,181,114. President Hill also states that there has been no Increase In the authorized share capital of the company, which still remains at (125,000,000. WOOLLEN MILLS CLOSED. Lack of Orders at Peterboro' Affects the Auburn Mills. Petersboro', Oct. 2.—The Auburn Woollen Mills partially closed down at six tonight. The finishing department will be operated till the work on hand ls completed. The directors say the closing down ls due to lack of orders, and this they attribute to the competition permitted by the preferential tariff. If, however, in the meantime orders come in sufficiently work may be resumed, though this will depend.upon the decision of Mr. Kendry, the president, who has not yet arrived ln town. CRANBROOK ELECTION. [Special to The Dally News.] Cranbrook, Oct. 2.—In a letter to the 1 Herald today T. G. GUI explains an at- : tack made upon hie former communication regarding the attitude of the B. I of L. E. in the Canadian election. Mr. Gill says: In tha communication [Special to The Dally Newa] Phoenix, Oct. 2.—Shipments from the mines of the Boundary continue to run over the 16,000 mark each week, with a probability of Increasing at no distant date. For the last week the tonnage from the several mines was♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦■> CANADA'S TRADE REPORT GREAT INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY EVERYWHERE EVIDENT COUNTRY IS PROSPEROUS OCEAN TO OCEAN. Toronto, Oct. 2.—BrndstreetB* trade report says; Business shows some expansion at Montreal ln heavy and fall and winter goods. The satisfactory crop results have caused Increased demand from country trade centres and the sorting trado Is now In full swing. The Jobbers look for a continuance of this demand for the next two monthB. Prices aro very firm. The cotton mills thiB week advanced the price of sheeting. Blankets are In active demand, and the mills aro unable to keep up with it, although ln other lines of woollen goods there ls a good deal of complaint from manufacturers about competition, tho British preferential Injuring the domestic trade. Grain deliveries in Ontario are now larger, nnd the country traders are buying more freely. Largo shipments are being made by Toronto firms. Business with Inland water points Is especially active as it nlways Is ut this season. Values of all staple coils aro (Irmly held and not only are there no surplus stocks In manufacturers hands but much complaint ls heard of the shortage of skilled tnbor. At Quebec during the past* week business is reported somewhat quiet and collections are only fair. Retailers report sales satisfactory and the cooler weather has caused a demand for heavy wear. Business throughout British Columbia Is quite active.. The demand from mining camps has been good, and large shipments of cattle from the territories are being made to Dawson. The lumber business shows little Improvement, but building operations at the coast cities are active. The wheat crop Is now safe from the frost and good progress has been mado this week with threshing operations. The frost of Soptember 12th resulted In lowering tho average condition of the crop about one grade. Most of It will be No. 2 Northern. Trade at Winnipeg is scarcely as heavy as it has been for some months. There in difficulty experienced still In securing prompt deliveries of goods. Ottawa wholesale trade Is fairly active. The movement in seasonable lines is large and the prospects favorable foe a steady Increase with the progress of the season. A steady movement has characterized the wholesale trade at London this week. The Jobbing trade has been kept busy filling orders and have experienced difficulty in securing manufactured goods. WILL REORGANIZE The Consolidated Lake Superior Company;? New Plans. Philadelphia, Pa., Oct. 2.—The receiver of the Consolidated Lake Superior Company was officially notified by the Imperial Bank of Canada today, that the payment of the wages of the company's workmen at the Soo will be begun tomorrow. The plan of re-organlzatlon of the company was formally announced tonight. This Includes the raising of $3,000,000 by means of on underwriting, open to all stockholders. This sum will repay the Speyer loan, the floating Indebtedness of the company, all expenses of re-organlza- tion, and leave about $1,000,000 for working capital ,the underwriters to re-organize a new corporation with $40,000,000 capital, which corporation will take over all the property of the company under proper legal proceedings. Tho new corporation will Issue $10,000,000 first mortgage bonds of which the underwriters will receive $7,143,000, and which bonds it Is proposed shall be Issued by tne Algoma Central & Hudson Bay Railway company, to be secured also by tho deposit of the stocks and bonds of all the subsidiary companies. The unused $2,867,000 of such bonds to remain In the treasury for the future use of the company. Tho bonds taken by underwriters are to be offered to all the stockholders at 70. with a stock bonus of 30 per cent. The stock th the new company will be offered to each stockholder, upon making a cash payment at reasonable times, of $3 per share for the old stock surrendered to the underwriters. One share of the stock In the new company will bo given for two shares of preferred stock of the old company and one share of new stock for four shares of common stock of the old company. THE AMERICAN NEGRO. To Raise $200,000,000 in Aid of the Colored Population. Now York, Oct. 2.—The Commercial American Negro National convention which closed In Brooklyn today, decided to name tho new organization the African Negro Co-operative and Industrial association. The convention decided to raise a fund of $200,000,000 to aid negroes in tho United Stntes. (The idea Is to tnx tho ten million negroes In the United Stntes forty-one cents a month, which would create a fund of $50,- 000,000 In ono year or $200,000,000 In four "ears. The Interest on this sum, it wns suggested, could be used for the establishment of factories and the organization of other business tnterprises. THE CBISIS INLONDON Hr. Balfour Has Failed to Satisfy Either Party Disappointment Impressed on all Sides London, Oct. 2.—It ls evident that Mr. Balfour's speech has quite failed to satisfy the press of either party. The burden of all the editorial comment this morning is that ln spite of the enthusiasm evoked at Sheffield the speech leaves the question exactly where It was left by the premier's recent pamphlet. The greatest disappointment is expressed on all sides at his failure to touch on the cabinet crisis or explain the outlines of his prepared policy. The conservative organs like the Standard and the Morning Post coincide with the view that Mr. Balfour's position ls impossible, and that while Mr. Chamberlain has adopted a leaderlike standpoint, Mr. Balfour has no defined policy. Asked to elucidate certain points in his speech today, Mr, Balfour told a reporter that the statement that Mr. Chamberlain's opinion did not differ from his own, did not refer to the fiscal problem, but merely to the reason which Induced Mr. Chamberluin to resign. He admitted that ho and Mr. Chamberlain were agreed ln principle on the fiscal problem, and added: "Mr. Chamberlain recognizes that the country is not prepared to discuss the taxation of food, but he tells me that he is bound with the colonies, and will therefore act as a missionary as regards the food question." Lord Milner has gone . abroad, but will return to London in the middle of October before starting for South Africa. It Is understood that Mr. Balfour has completed his cabinet, and the names of the new ministers will be announced on Monday. + + * * + + * + * * * + * * **** VANCOUVER ISLAND SAFE. **+*44**4****+H*A********* + * + + + * * + + + + * The following wire was received by S. S. Taylor last evening: Nanaimo, B.C., Oct. 2. S. S. Taylor, Nelson B.C. • Vancouver Island is safe for a liberal majority. We also look for victory In the upper country. W. Sloan, liberal organizer. !"»♦»♦♦♦♦♦«♦♦♦♦♦♦♦«♦♦♦♦♦ done ta Hie interest of British Columbia, and that If McBrlde and bis government are returned to power, prosperity, both commercial and llnanelal, would result thereform. Sir Charles evidently did not know what Charles Wilson had said, which waa unfortunate for him. Mr. Wilson said that they had not had time to formulate a policy. Joe Martin had had a policy, and the people had turned him down, and they did not propose to put forwsu-d one until after they were elected. Sir Charles next turned his attention to socialism, and said he did not know anything about It. The trip through Ferguson and Trout Lake had been an education to him, ax It was to most coast politicians, but altes, hearing the socialists he came to the conclusion that their theories and tenets would cause confusion, Intimidate capital and leavo us In worse shape financially than we were now. He did not attempt to explain the Seattle rulway policy escapade, nor did he attempt to outline the McBride policy, but recommended Mr. Green as a proper man to represent the peopta again, saying "Don't Judge, him by wharhe has done, nor the McBrlde faction for .what they have done, but Judge them at the end of the next four years on the policy they will carry out," but as he did not enunciate that policy the electors were left In the dark. . • Mr. Green followed with a few remarks against the local paper, the Kootenalan, but admitted that some of his votes were mistakes, and the government were now aware of them. The meeting closed at 10.16 p. m. with three cheers for Tupper, Green and the ladles. The feeling of the meeting was friendly to Tupper as a pleasant speaker, but dead against him In his advocacy of the lost cause of R. P. Green. THB SOO SITUATION. JAPAN HAS OCCUPIED KOREA TROOPS ARE OSTENSIBLY TO GUARD TELEGRAPH LINES. INTENTION IS PROBABLY TO OFFSET RUSSIA IN MANCHURIA. FROM TEMPLEMAN. The senator sent S. S. Taylor * the following wire last night: Ottawa. Oct 2. S. S. Taylor, Nelson. You have our best wishes. Tupper's statement that sir Wilfrid is indifferent to liberal success is only a Tupperlan untruth. Pleased to hear prospects are bright everywhere. W. Templeman. HOME FROM THE SOO. Toronto Volunteers Get Back from the Seat of the Late Trouble. [Special to Tlio Daily Newa.] Toronto, Oct. 2.—The 275 members of the Q.O.R. Highlanders and Grenadier regiments, who left Sfault Marie yesterday, arrived home morning at 8 a,m. They made no complaint against the food supplies, having been fed! frequently enough, but they did complain of lack of room in the tram, Immediately on tlielr arrival the troops were formed up and marched to the Armory, where they were Ste. this dis- NO GRAIN BLOCKADE.' D. D. Mann Says Railways Can Handle all Grain Offering. [Special to The Dally News.] Winnipeg, Oct 2.—D. D. Mann, who Is president of tho Canadian Northern, before leaving for tho eftst today, said: " I am quite satisfied that we can handle the crop without the slightest possibility of a grain blockade. Up to the 1st of October we have moved a million and a half bushels of new wheat, or over half a million more than for the corresponding time last METHODIST MISSIONS. Toronto, Oct. 2—The annual meeting of the Methodist mission board is being held here. Tho report of the general secretary shows that the total subscriptions to the fund for the year amounted to $330,247, an increase of $23,918 over the previous year, and the highest amount collected from missions in any year in the history of tht church. London, Oct. 2.—A despatch to the Dally Mail from Kobe, Japan, dated October 1st says that Japanese troops left Dari a few days ago for Korea and more troops are expected to embark at Kamtsu. Great activity prevails at Kokura, the headquarters of the twelfth division of the Japanese army and also on Kiushlu railway. A standing squadron is at Mutum.ii.Lo, on the Korean coast, The Hong Kong correspondent of the Dally Mall learns that ten thousand Chinese laborers1 are building barracks at Port Arthur for 60,00 additional Russian troops' and that feverish haste Is being displayed in railway construction. The Dally Moll considers the dispatch of Japanese troops to Korea a grave move on the part of Japan. The troops are intended to guard her telegraph lines, but it means the occupation of Korea, which Japan will probably refuse to evacuate till Russia evacuates Manchuria. Baron Hayashl ,the Japanese minister here, has no news of the movements of Japanese troops to Korea, announced from Paris yesterday. In an interview this morning he said: "From published accounts I am certain that any movements of- troops are only the routine .relief of the Japanese forces guarding the tele- graph lines from Fusan to Seoul and Chemulpho." The minister added that he still bellved Russia Intended to keep her promise to evacuate Manchuria on October 1st. Prltchard Morgan, consul general of Korea in London, also has no Information on the subject. Paris, Oct. 2.—Information received here through official sources at St. Petersburg, shows that tho explanation given of the Japanese moving troops at Korea In calculated to remove suspicion concerning her intentions. Japan explains that the movement has no connection with differences betweon Japan nnd any other power. Washington, Oct. 2.—The state department has been informed that premie Chlng has determined to refuse to consent to any terms proposed by Russia for a postponement of tho evacuation of Manchuria which might be injurious to Chinese sovereignty rights or the rights of other nations. China Insists that Russia having given pledge to move out of Manchuria on or before October sho should keep her agreement without the imposition of further demands. MORE ABOUT MACEDONIA. Revolutionary Committeo Reports Massacre of a Whole Town. Sofia, Oct. 2.—The Macedonian revolutionary headquarters assert they have positive information that the whole Christian population of the town of Mahonla (Razolog), province of Zeres, was massacred on September 28th, with the exception of ton men who escaped with the news. According to the fugitives when the gen- oral rising was declared In the Raxolog district on Sunday, the Turkish troops lu tho Plrin mountains hurried to Mahonin and surrounded the town, rendering escape of Christians Impossible. Tho Bulgarian population was prepared to Join in tho rising. Desperate lighting occurred in the streets, bombs nnd dynamite being used. After live or six hours fighting the Turks gained the upper hand, proceeded to- mnssacre every Bulaglan and Christian thoy encountered. Thero is no official confirmation of the above report. GETTING DOWN TO WORK. "Venezuelan Arbitration Tribunal Meets at Tho Hague. The Hague, Oct. 2.—The flrst Besslon of the tribunal appointed to arbitrate the question -of tho priority of the claims againBt Vonezuela, of Great Britain .Germany and Italy, over those of the other claimants was held today. The question as to the language which the proceeding should be conducted in was discussed. Great Britain and Germany claimed thnt the memorial of the claims should be in English though tho pleadings might be tn other languages, with the permission of the court. A decision In this matter will be announced today. An answer to Walne McVengh's request for Venezuela to be allowed to commence hor case at once will also be given. Great Britain opposes Mr. McVeagh's application. IT DID NOT GO DOWN. Sir Charles Tupper's Advocacy of R. F. Green Was a Fnllure. [Special to The Daily News.] KaBlo, Oct. 2,-Slr Charles H. Tupper. addressed a meeting of citizens at Knslo Inst night in the Intereshts nnd in aid of tho candidature of R. F. Greon. The gallant knight commenced with a speech to tho ladles nnd complimented them on tho Interest they took in provincial politics. His next effort was directed to the KalSO fight nnd Its being carried on against his cnndldato and by the local paper against himself nnd the const politicians, nnd asked why Mr. Galllher had been brought in, forgetting thnt Mr. Galllher Is a Kootenny man. Sir Chnrlos then went on to sny that the McBrlde government have a platform and policy and hftvn outlined four ywrs work to he Matters Are Quiet Once More—Clergue Will Oppose Legal Proceedings. Sault Ste Marie, Ont., Oct. 2.—The Soo has resumed Its normal aspect. At noon the regulars left, and mow the only militia on duty are twenty men of the 97th Soo regiment. The authorities figure on withdrawing tho militia tomor- i t™,,.,^ ftllf Mn „„„. . ' _,-^r row, Saturday. The special police Jmve Ppured out his vast store of filthy epf SWAN SOI His Opinion of the Nelson Miners' Union Ymir Spinx Breaks Silence but Says Nothing John Houston lost night addressed a meeting of his own supporters ln the Opera House. The meeting was admittedly an afterthought, and forced on him by the exposure of his method* at the liberal rally on the previous evening. Houston, secure ln the knowledge that no time remained ln which any falsehoods he might choose to utter might be exposed, launched out openly along the lines on which his supporters have been carrying on his campaign of late, and indulged ln abuse to his hearts content Like an extinct volcano, vomiting mud and ashes, with an ease which showed that the speech of the blackguard and the thug was his natural tongue, the conservative candidate been discharged. Toronto, Oct. 2.—F| H. Clergue left on the midnight train for the Soo, personally to appear in opposition to tho motion of James BVeknell, K.C., asking for the turning ovor of tho Consolidated Lake Superior properties to tho Speyer syndicate. Mr. Clergue declined to say what course he Intended to follow, but it Is apparent that having won out ln tho matter of securing payment of the claims for wages, he felt himself In a much better position to oppose the foreclosure proceedings. DAY'S DOINGS AT OTTAWA FUNERAL OP LATE MEMBER FOR EAST BRUCE. THE HOUSE MAY ADJOURN WEEK'S TIME. Ottawa, Oct. 2.—Parliament may prorogue a week from tomorrow, but as yet no definite understanding has been arrived at A good mnny members consider that they have spent too long a time hore already and have gone home to stay. ,1—- A bill will be laid before parliament this session to re-organize the marine and public works departments whereby the former will have control of the hydro- graphic survey, dredging operations, und of the harbor commissions fn various parts of the dominion. The houso delayed opening today till noon, to allow the members to attend the funeral of the late. member for East Bruce. Before tho orders of the day were taken up sir Wilfrid Laurier paid a graceful tribute to Mr. Cargtll, and voted the condolence of both sides of parliament, with tho bereaved wife and family. R. L. Borden, on behnlf of the opposition thanked the premier for his tribute of respect, and nlso spoko feelingly of the loss sustained by conservatives in the death of Mr. Cargill. Several petitions were read against the transcontinental railway. A petition from St. Theodore d'Acton, Bagot county, was also read declaring that no one wns given permission to sign a petition from that place against the new railway. 'An order-in-councll hns been passed, withdrawing the order of December last, which prohibited tho Importation of cnttle, sheep or swine from New England states, where the foot and mouth disease prevailed. The government is satisfied that the disease Is now stumped out. Tho funornl of the late Henry Cargill. M.P., who died suddenly In tho house Inst night took place to the Union station this morning, from whence the body wfll be taken lo Cargill, Ontario, the homo of the deceased, for Interment. The funeral was attended by a large number of members of pnrllnmcnt. Fire this morning destroyed the largo factory of the Eclipse Offlce Furniture company on Albert street. Loss Jt!O,0W, Insurance about $40,000. ROOSEVELT IS FIRM Washington, D. C, Oct. 2.—A good deal of pressure has been brought to bear on president Roosevelt to Induce him not to call congress (n extraordinary session In November, but to all who interviewed him, tho president said that the American government ls committed to tho provision that tho Cuban reciprocity treaty be made effective nt tho earliest possible'date, and ho regarded It as a matter of good faith that the United States should keep its word. He has declined, therefore, to consider any proposition looking to the abandonment of tlio Idea of an extraordinary session. KELLIE WlLh WIN. [Special to The Dally News.] Revelstoke, Oct. 2.—Nearly four hundred voters turned out to tho liberal meeting held in tho opera house Inst night. J. M. Kellie, tho liberal candldnte. captured tha vast audience In a stirring speech which was throughout punctuated with cheers and applause. Thomas Taylor the conservative candidate mndo a very poor showing on the ■platform. It I» estimated here thnt Kellie win poll as mnny votes In fills riding ns tho conservative nnd socialist candidates oomblnw. Tho local liberals nre naturally jubilant over llie party's prospects. THE DAILY WRECK. Beowewa, Nevada, Oct. 2.—A disastrous head-on collision occurred Inst night nn tho Salt Lnko division nf the Southern Pacific at this station. Tlio first section of tho Atlnntic express from San Francisco collided with a freight train. One passenger wns killed and twenty persons Injured. TRADE IS BETTER. Now York, Oct. 2.—The failures ln Canada for tiie past nlno months are soven per cent fewer thnn a year ago and tho clearings nre 6.8 per cent larger. For the w,eek, the failures numbered 10 as against H in this w«ek a year ago. thets on the men who oppose him. He called Mr* Taylor a "Iny," and the men of the Nelson's Miners' Union "skulking hypocrites and. dirty cowards," and the secretary of the union also came In for a fair share of this Caliban's tongue lashing. The cause of this attack on the Miners' Union was the resolution passed by that body endorsing the liberal candidate. This was done some weeks ago, and the resolution was published in the Dally News over the signature of Frank Philips, the secretary. All the facts ln connection with the resolution were known to the conservative candidate at the time, but he made no comment then, preferring to wait until his untrue version of the affair could not be contradicted. That time came last night, and the opportunity was certainly well Improved. It was amusing to watch Wm cough and choke and stutter as he raked heaven and hell and the dictionary for words to express his rage. Mr. Houston spoke for about an hour., and although he Indulged largely in personal abuse he devoted a good part of his time to various points In the campaign. Taking up Mr. Taylor's challenge that the conservative party has never done anything for labor, he cynically remarked that "no political party ever lies awake nights thinking how to help labor except Just before election times. I am something of a politician, and I know." Following on this statement he announced that he would get three union votes to the liberal candidate's one, and then passed quickly on to the slander of the union above quoted. Early In his speech Mr, Houston announced that he would justify every vote he cast at Victoria during the past three years. He stood by the position he had taken as to hfs {250 tax ou labor unions In British Columbia. He thought his resolution a proper one. When he came to discuss his vote to Increase the head tax from three to five dollars he gave an excellent example of the cuttle fish trick. He asked if there was any working man who was unwilling to pay two dollarB more to support schools and hospitals, and waxed very indignant at any such suggestion. Mr. Houston did not say that this tax would be used for the purposes named, nor did he explain why the money was not raised ln some other way. He simply raised a cloud ot words, and got away to safer toptaa, Betore doing bo, however, he announced that there was no discrimination about the head tax; It was perfectly just and fair to all. The millionaire mlneowner and the three dollar a day laborer, each paid exactly the same tax. Nothing could be much, more equal than that, Mr. Houston thought. The speaker referred to his own record at Victoria, and claimed it entitled him to support now. Economy In* public expenditure was necessary, and determined men who would work for their country's good and not give way to every demand made by their friends, as the governments In the past had done to the ruin of the province^ At the conclusion of Mr. Houston s speech a surprise was sprung on the aSencc"ln"the'sliape of a speech from Harry Wright, conservative candidate in Ymlr, who was introduced by chairman Irvine as being "a little bashful and no speaker." In spite of this Wright spoke for ten minutes without showing any signs of nervousness. He said he was going to "get even" with a few stories in, circulation about himself. He would explain why he waa| 'throwing up a $1,400 job for a chance at an $800 one. Then he began to tell a few campaign stories about Parr himself, and forgot the promised explanation. The usual cheers were given before the meeting broke up, THE PAPAL DELEGATE. Victoria, Oct. 2.—His excellency Mgr. Donato Sbarettl, papal delegate, arrived from Ottawa tonight to instal archbishop Orth, who was some months ago made archbishop of Vancouver Island, when the diocese was separated from that of Oregon. 1 THE DAILY NEWS: SATUKDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1903 f.^ff HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY. INCORPORXTBD J670. To Our Patrons and Customers: Please note that on account of the election our Wine and Liquor Department wilLbe closed all day on Saturday next, as required by statute. .s&kaT** '%■■,■' • The Hudson's Bag Stores The Canadian Bank of Commerce! With whloh li Amalgamated The Bank of British Columbia BBAD OFFICE-TORONTO. •a Fund, ts,000,sm tag l78,,00O,0OO _B. a. WiMMj OansM luuar. PalsJ up Cagftal, 18.700,000. Be, Aggregate Re.ourcei Bxci •OH. QaW. A. COX PraaWent Savings Bank Department °T*--?^.^w?**,toT-' Nelson Branch. bbvci mutijcoti, mw*. 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Revelstoke: J. M. KELLIE. THB DAY OP BATTLE. HEAD OFFICE NELSON B "r3nCh TtrefF0rnkRT'andrl Tran- ~«™< »*»<>. S.ndn» nte-armaa-La ' N^ DenVef and S'<**° &*> All IH News iii The News All but tbe shouting ls over, and the flrst .party, election campaign in British Columbia is now ended. It is vitally important to get out and record the Nelson vote today. Not only should Mr. Taylor be elected, but his majority should be of a size that will duly emphasize the local situation. His opponents are lighting with unwonted vigor, and declaring that their nominee must win, although they signally fail to give any reason for their hope of victory. Strong unionist appeals have been made to help out the under-dog in the fight, and no stone has been left unturned to prevent Mr. Taylor's majority reaching too high a figure. It is desirable, therefore, that all Mr. Taylor's supporters should rally to the polls early today, and get their votes recorded, The local' situation has grown steadily in the liberal candidate's favor ever since he secured the party nomination three months ago. All the public meetings held here have admittedly improved Mr. Taylor's standing with the electors, and a close canvass has disclosed beyond question tho fact that he possesses the confidence of a large majority of those who will vote today. His opponents, whllo admitting rather grudgingly that Mr. Taylor was winning all along the line straight through the campaign just closed, have declared time and again that their candidate had several cards yet to play, and that before election day several things would happen which would effectually settle Mr. Taylor and his laudable desire to properly represent this constituency at Victoria. As day after day passed without any appearance of the convincing proofs referred to, the electors fell back on the worn out cry against the legal profession and other foolish arguments with which the campaign opened, and which ihelpedl rather than hurt tbe liberal candidate, and election day finds Mr. Taylor's political opponents without any of the promised developments, fighting a despairing battle, with merely the hot air assertion that "wo must down Taylor." Tbe liberal candidate has conducted a fair, clean-cut campaign, and honestly deserves a rousing majority.. He challenged his opponent early to a public meeting in the contest, and met and vanquished him directly after the latter was officially ln tho fleld. He has worked to win from the day he received the liberal nomination, but his fight has been an open and a fair one, and the only cries that have halfheartedly been raised against him speak eloquently as to his personal standing In the community whoso votes he Is asking today. Any attempted stampede of tho voters from the liberal cause today will fall. Every opportunity has been given for the fullest discussion of all the questions at issue, and an eleventh hour appeal should not deceive any one. Vote, and voto early, today, for S. S. Taylor, and good government. Sunlight Soap REDUCES EXPENSE $5,000 Reward rMI^ Limited, Toronto, to any person who can prove that this soap contains any form of adulteration whatsoever, or contains any injurious chemicals. Ask for the Octagon Bar. ass to tho important and interesting study of nature. The nature study movement is growing apace, and from being a sort of secondary affair has risen to a regularly recognised part of the school curriculum. It has the advantage of at once Interesting the pupil in the very commonest things of his or her environment, and since the keeping ot interest alive ls one of the prime essentials of proper education, If nature study has this most commendable feature, and It is well known that It does possses it, it cannot hut have a directly favorable effect upon mental development and training. Professor Bailey, of Corney University, writing to the New York Evening Post, declares that the crux of the whole subject of education lies In the conception of what education ls, and points out that It has come to be associated with certain subjects, but the old Ideas as to what these supposedly necessary subjects achieve have given place to the opinion that anything may be a means to education tn the sense of mental development. ' \ We are much in the habit, he says, of speaking of certain subjects as leading to 'culture,' but this is really all fictitious, for 'culture ls the product only of efficient teaching, whatever the subject matter may be. What a man is is more important than what he knows. Anything that appeals to a man's mind is capable ot drawing out and training a man's mind; and is there any subject that does not appeal to somo man's mind? The subject may be Sanscrit, literature, hydraulics, physics, electricity, or agriculture—all may be made the means whereby some men and women are educated. Fundamentally, nature study ls seeing what one looks at and drawing proper conclusions from what one sees, and thereby the learner comes into personal relation and sympathy with the object. It Is!not the teaching of science—not the systematic pursuit of a logical body of principles. Its object ls to broaden the child's horizon, not, primarily, to teach him how to widen the boundaries of human knowledge. It Is not the teaching of botany or entomology or geology, but of plants, in- seots, and fields. But many persons who are teaching under the name ot nature study are merely teaching and interpreting elementary science. Again, nature study Is studying things and the reason of things. It is not reading from nature books. A child was asked If she had ever seen the great dipper. 'Oh, yes,' she replied, 'I saw it ln my geography.' This is better than not to have seen it at all; but the proper place to have seen it is ln the heavens. Nature readers may be of the greatest use if they are made Incidental and secondary features of the instruction; but, however good they may be, their Influence ls pernicious if they are made primary agents. The child should flrst see the thing. It should then reason about the thing. Having a concrete Impression, it may then go to the book to widen its knowledge and sympathies. Nature study is not merely teaching this or that. It ls not merely the adding of more 'work' or of another 'exercise' or 'period' to the school. To lead the child to seo and to know the things with which he comes dally Into contact ls nature study. It will at onco be seen, therefore, that nature study is an attitude and a point of view, not a method or a system. The methods will be as various as the teachers. Here and there it will be over-exploited and overmethodized; now and then the name will be dropped, and persons will say {hat the subject ls dead or is passing away, but the essence of It can never pass away, because It ls fundamental to the best living. EDITORIAL NOTES. dldate, brighter. The question is now one of majority. Conservatives in the riding feel that after the exposures in connection with the Columbia and Western Land subsidy matter that it would be to the enduring disgrace of the constituency to return Mr. Eberts. This, coupled with the personal popularity of Mr. Tanner In the riding, makes the flght a comparatively easy one. The greatest successes in the electrical transmission of water power have been made In the United States, 43 companies, having a total capacity of 177,300 horse power, transmit power over a line distance of 1,549 miles, on an average 26 miles, with a voltage which ranges from 10,000 to 60,000 volts. The maximum distance over which power ls transmitted ls from Colgate to San Francisco, 220 miles, with a loss of 25 per cent. At Colgate the body of water is small, but the fall is 1,500 feet — TORY BOASTINGS. The tory party never entered a political flght in Canada yet that it was not absolutely sure of winning. In 1896 sir Charles Tupper was going to do more than win a mere ordinary victory suoh as would satisfy the lust of power of the commonplace party hack. The conservative leader of that day bragged that he was about to sweep the liberals from the face of the Dominion. He had bis great broom ready on the coast of Prince Edward Island, and he was going to plunge right across the continent with It, and dump every miserable Grit candidate into the Pacific. In 1900 he was, If possible, more optimistic. Sir Wjl- frld Laurier had beeu found out ln lils sins and his government ln Its iniquities. The flrst victory waB a fluke, and It could not possibly be repeated. Tbe broom was laid aside, but a mighty tidal wave was erecting Itself, and it boded ill for the liberal party. The '"wave" eventuated all right, but it swept the wrong, way, and landed the conservative party in the Atlantic instead ot the liberals ln the Pacific. Worse than all else, tha majority of the leaders and of the loudest boasters were engulfed and have not been able to get their heads above the angry waters since. Most of them have been too much depressed ln spirits to try. Mr. Foster made one desperate essay, and was thrown down with a duller thud than before. So we submit It ls no new thing for conservatives to make their boasts of what they are going to do.—Victoria Times. METAL MARKET SITUATION. While silver hiss not passed the 60 cent, mark yet, it has remained very steadily over 69, and| at about ithe high increase recently made. The Engineering and Miniug Journal of New York, in Its last review of the market situation, says: Business in most lines has boen rather quiet this week, and prices show tew changes. Sliver continues rf.eady. • The shipments from London thus far this year show quite an improvement as compared with 1902, owing chiefly to the greater demand from the Straits Settlements, where the silver is used mostly for making payments in the tin trade. India is slowly recouping Its loss in the Importation of the white metal, and lately some large orders have been filled for that territory. Copper has been pretty dull this week, although first hands have been free sellers on rather small orders. Prices are easier. Abroad, speculators have been hampered somewhat by dearer money and political disturbances. Exports, from this country havo been on a slightly larger scale this week, while Imports are less frequent, although fair quantities of the red metal have arrived, chiefly from Great Britain, and another cargo of Tilt Cove ore is reported at Now York. Lead is doing a moderate business at last week's advance ln price. Production of late has boen on a good scale. Spelter feels the slackening of demand from galvanizers, but there ls no change in prices, which are considerably better than a year ago. PAINB'S CELERY WOUND Gives New Life, Health and Vigor to Tired, Weak and Discouraged Women : : : Cures Functional Irregularities. Makes Sick People Well. BIG SLOGAN MINING DEAL CRIPPLE STICK IS BONDED BY ENGLISH CAPITALISTS. OTHER MINING ITEMS PROM THE SLOCAN DISTRICT. Work has been resumed at the Wakefield. Tlio annual meeting of tlio Arlington will bo held at Slocan next week. Operations have ceased on the Republic. The tools und supplies have been brought down and stored In the city . What ls known as tho west vein on the Ottawa, discovered while driving the crosscut, is turning out a bonanza. It has been drifted on for 35 feet und the oro now being taken out Is exceedingly rich. Native silver is plastered all over It, together with grey copper and copper pyrites. An improvement is ulso being shown on the east vein. The Enterprise sent out another 40 tons of ore during the week to tho Trail smelter. Thirty-five men are employed ut tho mine and they are breaking down largo quantities of ore, making it tho principal shipper. Next week Uie lessees of the Cripple Stick will make a small shipment, It being tho initial effort. The llrst mining deal In the division in u year has Just been consummated here, whereby ttie Cripple Stick and Cripple Stick fraction, situated on the north side of Springer creek, were bonded hy English capital, represented by Frederick Stock, of Nelson. The Stick Is owned by Dan Nicholl, R. A, Brudslmw, and Howard Guest; while tbe fraction staked I last week, Is owned by Geo. Nlchol. The deal Is a working bond, running a year, the stipulation being that a certain num- bor of shifts must ho put In each month. Work on the property commences at onco and will bo maintained all winter, the first step bolng the erection of camp buildings. The Cripple Stick has had its lead traced the full length of the ctuim, It showing In a number of places a ten- Inch paystreak, carrying exceptional values In gold and silver. Of luto the property has been worked under lease held by Geo. Nlchol and S, Clough ,who took out several tons of rich oro. Mr. Stock purposes taking up his residence here for the winter.—Slocnn Drill. APPLES BOTH EATING ANDOOOKINC When you want a physic thnt ib mild and gentle, easy to take and certain to act, always use Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. For salo by all druggists und deulers. Ask for CASCADE Beer. THE LIZARD LIGHT. London, Oct. 2.—A single electric light; said to be the most powerful ln the world, which exhibits a Dash every live seconds, has been substituted for tho double fixed light at Lizard point. A LACK OF HARMONY. Musicians at Berlin Kick Up All Kinds of Trouble. Berlin, Oct. 2.—Frau Gadskl refused to sing at the Wagner banquet last night, because It was given in the winter garden music hall, which contains the largest accommodation in Berlin. She snld she had never sung In a music hall and would never do so but she attended the banquet. Her name was on tho program. Edgar Stittman Kelly, who was to have represented* tho United Stales has withdrawn from the International concert becauso tbe orchestra has been unable to learn tho Chinese airs from his opera, "Alladin" and is likely to break down. Sir Alcxnnder MacKenzie, the representative of Great Britufn, and the Norwegian, Grieg, hnve also withdrawn. Kokanee GreeK Haqch, O. W. BUSK, Prop. Office and depot Baker street PHONB 213. NBLSON Goats I Best British ralncoatlngs tailored to your order. Also a full lino of fall suitings and overcoats. Call and make a selection. J. Smallwood Merchant Tailor WARD STREET, NELSON, B. C. OUR FT.illNITURH) ^LOOMS yP clearly and temptingly. Thom of ordinary discernment can see that this li not ordinary furniture, although tbe price seems to be about the same. But the value la different Thle FURNITURE will be still beautiful and yet In active Mr- vice when the other kind, hai Joined the great army ot "has-beens." Much to adnjire In thla line of WOOD ROCKERS besides the handsome design and line finish. The prices are attractive. D. McARTHuR & Co. Furniture Dealers and Undertaken THB STUDY OF NATURE.. A con ui durable amount of attontion la being paid iu our public schools After a tour of the mainland, the rejected conservative leader, hon. Chas. Wilson, K.C., says the McBride government is going to "sweep the province." There ls reason to believe, however, that a sufflcient number of liberals will be left to form a very strong government It was bo in the last two dominion elections after sir Charles Tupper had done sweeping. The tories are merely talking to stimulate fast ebbing hope. RAN A NAIL THROUGH HIS HAND. Whllo opening a box, J .('. Mount, of Threo Mile Bay ,N. Y„ ran a tenpenny nail through the fleshy part of his hund. "I thought at once of all the pain nnd soreness this would cause mo," ho says, "and Immediately applied Chamberlain's Pain Balm and occasionally afterwards. To my surprise It removed nil pain and soreness and tho injured parts were soon healed." For sale by all druggists and dealers. In Saanich electoral district there is no hope of D. M, Eberts heing returned, says a correspondent of the Victoria Times. Every day makes the prospects of Henry Tanner, tho liberal can- • HAPPY HUNTING GROUNDS. Czar's Jolly Time When Out For Sport- Is Surrounded By Guards. Vienna, Oct. 2.—A despatch from Muerz- steg, Syria, says the precautionary measures taken for the safety of the cznr wero largely extended today. Tho special reason for this has not transpired but fresh dotachmonts of gendarmes havo beon ordered to the hunting districts whero nil tho movements of unauthorized porsons aro prohibited during the times tho czar and emperor Frnncls Joseph are hunting. Special additional precautions havo been taken to gunrd the spot occupied by tho czar during the chamois drives. DOWNES' HOTEL, CRANBROOK. New, up-to-date sample rooms. The best hotel In Midway fs Crowell's. AS ALL THE OTHER SALOONS ARE OLOSED ON ELECTION DAY THE CLUB HOTEL STILL WILL PUT UP THE BIG SCHOONER FOR 10 CENTS A PEW TIPS ON TEA %% CBNTB Will buy ONB POUND of pure, clean, fine flavor** CBT- LON-INDIAN TEA 10 CENTS wIU buy one poind Standard breakfast BLACK TEA Purchase™ of ten pouada or more, will receive one pound extra, for each ten pounds purchased. Equal to an allowance of TEN PER CENT DISCOUNT, OP these extremely low prlcee. Prlcee on our regular Knee of CHOICE TEA. Kto, Kc, 40t, tfo, Ho, and 60o per pound for Black, Grew and Blended. Telephono 171 r. D. Boa Ul KOOTENAY COFFEE CO. FOR SALE 10 LOTS In the new townslte of POPLAR Right In tho business center. For price and location see R. J. Steel NOTICE H. Johnson begs to notify tho public] that he has opened a restaurant to fad called the ROSEMONT CAFE In the Carney block, Athabasca aaloon. Meals served at all and night. A call solicited. next door to hours. Open H. D. ASHCROI MINERS' LIVERY AND FEED BTABL.I Teaming and Packing done. Saddll Homes for Hire. Hacks and buggies ol call day and night. Stables on Stanlel street, between Silica and Carbonat<| Telephone 67. P. O. Box 158, Nelson, BX AFTER 7.30 P.M. NURSE NURSE—Open to make engagements; maL ternity cases; do not mind light workl Communicate to A. B., News Offloe, NeaT sea. »• *• TKE DAILY NEWS: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1908 CRANBROOK BUSINESS DIRECTORY LEADING BUSINESS FIRMS BOABD 07 TBADE HOSPITAL W. F. OURD. Secretary. ST. EUGENE, (Sisters of Charity). BAKERIES LEGAL FIBMS CRANBROOK BAKERT, A Chartrand, CITT BAKERT, C. W. Wilson, Phone H, E. H. THOMPSON. P. 0. Box 116. MEAT MABKETS OONPEOTIOHEBfl P. BURNS ft CO., P. 0. Box 8, Phono 10, 0. P. TISDALB, Phone 66. KARRIS ft JOLIFFB. DBA! AHD EXPBE8S MEROHAKT TAILOBS PBRRT ft FITZOERAIiD. McSWETN ft GRIFFITH, P. 0. Box 66. DBEBSMAKIKO MISS A k CARDIFF. FOuTOBT THO STEEL AND IRON WORKS. GBOOEES O. T. ROGERS, Phone 23, P. O. Box 84. KING MERCANTILE CO., Phone 8, P. O. Box 3. HOTELS CRANHifooK, James Ryan, Proprietor. DOWNES' COSMOPOLITAN. WENTWORTH, Rollins ft Dickinson, Proprietors. CANADIAN, G, Brault, Proprietor. JEWELEBS PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS DR. 3. H. KING, Phone a, P. O. Box 28. DR. F. W. GREEN, Phone 2, P. O. Box » PHOTOQBAPHEBS One Can of Victor Evaporated Cream will tell the story better than many words. Victor Cream is fully equal to the richest fluid cream. No other brand compares with it for all household purposes. It is simply the purest of Jersey Cream with the water evaporated. UN b, ChirlilUtnn CgssJanut lllk ft., Chirlattitowsi, M.I, PREST PHOTO CO, P. O. Box 125. BEAL ESTATE AND IUSUBANOE BEALE ft ELWELL. UNDEBTAEEB8 AND EMBALHEBS CHAS. CAMPBELL, Phone 46. THE MACCONNELL FURNITURE ft UNDERTAKINGS COMPANY. W. F. TATE, P. O. Box 106. W. H. WILSON. WHOLESALE LIQUOBS McDERMOT ft BOWNBSS, P. 0. Box 17, Phone 17. FERNIE BUSINESS DIRECTORY LEADING BUSINESS FIEMS. Boots and Shoes. H. A 8ENKBEIL. Breweries. FORT STEELE BREWING CO. Dry Goods and Groceries. CHARLES RICHARDS. P. 0. Box 245. CROW'S NEST TRADING CO. Cigar Factories. CROW'S NEST CIGAR FACTORY. Drugs and Stationery. FERNIE DRUG STORE. N. E. Suddaby. A W. BLEASDALB. Box 203. Hotels. Dentists. DR. BARBER. Opposite Royal Hotel. Legal ROSS ft ALEXANDER. Merchant Tailors. F. J. MITCHELL. Millinery and Fancy Goods. MRS. E. TODD. Box 328. Heal Estate and Insurance. CREB & HUTCHISON, P.O. Drawer 17. F. J. WATSON. P. O. Box 2S6. Restaurants. ALBERTA HOTEL. J. L. Gates, Prop. VICTORIA HOTEL. FERNIE. S. Manalinn, Prop. QUEEN'S HOTEL, Choncttc A Ross. MUSKOKA HOTEL'S/ Bulko, Prop. T. H. ELLIOTT. Opposite rear of Depot UNION RESTAURANT. Geo. K. Ichl- kawo, Prop. Watchmakers. C. H. DEMAUREZ. Cholera Infantum There is no dinger whatever from this disease when taken in time and properly treated. AH that ii neceisary is to give Chimberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after each operation of the bowels more than natural and then castor oil to cleanse the system. It is safe and sure. When reduced with water and sweetened it is pleasant to take. BALFOUR ON FREE TRADE OPINIONS OF ENGLISH PRESS ON PREMIER'S POLICY. HOW THE BRITISH PARTIES ARE DIVIDING UP. Ill View ot the (act that Mr. Balfour's great speech at Sheffield on October 1st waa practically a repetition of the views already expressed by the British premier ln his recent free trade pamphlet, the opinions of the London press on the.latter will be of Interest, and extracts from some of the principal ones are appended: The Times:—It ls clear from the fact that Mr. Balfour has chosen the present moment to make a public declaration of his opinions on the most vital issues of economic principles underlying the policy advocated by Mr. Chamberlain that he, at all events, is not waiting to see "how the cat will jump," and that his active sympathies are with that policy. . . Upon the principles vindicated and placed on record ln this remarkable paper, Mr. Balfour has taken his stand, and, whether or not he has convinced all the members of his administration, It is hardly possible to suppose that lie will not meet parliament and defend them in tne house of commons. . . . Even should rumor prove to be justified, and one or more members ot the Cabinet feel unable to follow the prime minister and Mr. Chamberlain upon this question, there would, we venture confidently to predict, be no question either of the resignation of the government or of an immediate appeal to the country. The vacant places would doubtless be filled up, and the government would await the reassembling of parliament ready to face any hostile action that might be taken there. No legislation initiating a new fiscal policy could, however, be undertaken until after an appeal had been made to the country. Even apart from the pledge that has been given on that point, such a course would be inadmissible. . . "I hold myself," Mr. Balfour said ln his concluding words, "to be ln harmony with the true spirit of free trade when I plead for freedom to negotiate that freedom of exchange may be Increaesd." That is the first point on which every intelligent and patriotic citizen should endeavor to make up his mind, without regard to phrases or shibboleths. The Standard:—" The chief of the government . . . has manifestly passed the stage of an open mind and the platform of inquiry, to a fixed belief that the principle of a tariff framed only for revenue must no longer dominate our policy. A scheme of potential retaliation ls, then, we take it, the cardinal idea in the mind ot Mr. Balfour, and we can only regret that he has at present failed to support it by any effort to show how threats of reprisals or the actual execution of them, could be rendered effective. The Morning Post:—It Is quite evident tha,t Mr. Balfour believes that we should get rid of the obligation to provide the world with a free market, and take measures for establishing a system of reciprocity. His pamphlet will be very helpful to the Inquirer in these matters, not as defining a precise solution, nor because it touches the problem of imperial federation, but because it sets out certain problems nakedly and in the cold light of reason, and these problems cannot safely be shirked nor belittled. The Dally Telegraph:—Translated from the language of technical emono- mics Into that of practical politics, Mr. Balfoura conclusion may be summed up tn one word, retaliation. He claims for the British government the right to say to foreign powers, "If you exclude the products of our industry from your markets, we will refuse admittance to your products." This enunciation of policy does not go so fnr as the tariff reformers would like. But It marks a new departure, and ls bound to have a decisive Influence upon the situation at home. In effect, it Is a repudiation! of unqualified1 Cobden- lsm. ... In any case thla historical pamphlet marks a complete breach with Cobdenlsm. It snuffs out the shibboleths of the Manchester school. No doubt, Its publication will Involve the resignation of those colleagues of the prime minister who have taken the oath of allegiance to sir Michael Hicks- Beach. The Dally Chronicle:—The nation has an imperative right to demand from the government what Its attitude as a government Is to Mr. Chamberlain's scheme, and to Insist that minis ters shall not be allowed to make pronouncements in opposition to that attitude without resigning office. . . A more remarkable document was, we should think, never furnished by a prime lmtns,lster Ito his colleagues1 to inform them on a practical question. . . . But one fact definitely emerges from its obscure theorising. Mr. Balfour advocates retaliatory duties, aa the only means by which we can enlarge our markets or preserve those which we now enjoy. . . Economic history demonstrates beyond dispute that the only effect of retaliation ls to provoke reprisals, and the nation which embarks oh a course of retaliatory measures must lay its account to have tariffs steadily raised against it all round. Would the nation be -wise to place such a dangerous weapon In the hamlB of ministers, and could It look with any confidence on the results that would ensue from retaliatory powers being wielded by such a minister as lord Lansdowne? The Daily News:—Mr. Balfour talks as if we alone could use a big revolver. Is he not aware that Britain's exports to Germany and German exports to England balance each other? If we can put an import duty on American corn, cannot America retort with an export duty on American cotton? And what becomes of Lancashire then? To the country the premier's declaration is a call to arms. The issue at the next election is no longer ln doubt. The food of the people ls in danger. At any moment we may be called upon to pronounce a verdict upon this last betrayal of the ex-Radical leader. We do not fear the result. We bolleve that the verdict of Barnard Castle and of Argyllshire will be the verdict ot the whole country. The Morning Advertisers-Mr. Balfour has come down on the right side. . ■ . At length, after mature consideration, the ■ premier reveals to the world his belief in Mr. Chamberlain's proposals. The Dally Mall:—The intentions of the government are now clear. Food taxes no longer cumber their progress, and after these months of uncertainty the real issue la laid before the electors of the United Kingdom—Will they or will they not submit any longer to be deprived of the only weapon with which a nation can hold Its own ln the commercial arena?. Marvellous Results ' FROM ONE BOTTLE OF. DR. PETTINGILL'S Kidney-Wort Tablets The properties and virtues of Dr. Pet- MngiU'a Kidney-Wort Tablets are so effective in invigorating tho entire excretory system, nnd in relieving the strain on the kidneys .that diseases of these organs have been checked In thousands of cases when men and women had given up all hope of cure. If your kidneys have become disordered nnd weakened, and not doing the work that nature Intended them to do, make use of Kidney-Wort Tablets at once and avoid the perils of Bright's disease and diabetes. One bottle Is guaranteed to bring prompt relief. AH Druggists sell them at GO cents per bottle or six bottles for -fJ.BO. CASCADE Beer brewed from mountain streams. LEGISLATURE TO MEET. Winnipeg, Oct. 1.—The Northwest legislative assembly will meet on the 27th at Reglna, for the despatch of business. Tbo land sales for the month of September in the land department of the Canadian Paclllc railway were 60,441 acres for $268.758., A REMARKABLE RECORD. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has a remarkable record. It hns been in use for over thirty years, during which time many mllion bottles have been sola and used. It has long been tbe standard and main reliance In the treatment of croup in thousands of homes, yet during all this time no case has ever been reported to the manufacturers In which It failed to effect a cure. When given as soon as the child becomes hoarse or *oven as soon as the croupy cough appears, It will prevent the attack. It ls pleasant to take, many chlldron like it. It contains no opium or other harmful substance aud may bo given as confidently to a baby as to an adult. ■ Por s:il* by ull druggists and dealers. CASCADE-the Beer without a Peer. HOME ONCE MORE. Plymouth, England, Oct. I.—Sir Thomas Upton's steam yacht Erin which sailed from New York, September 21st, passed the Lizard bound east today. OWES HIS LIFE TO A NEIGHBOR'S KINDNESS. Mr. D. P. Daugherty, well known throughout. Mercer and Sumner counties, W. Va., most likely owes his life to the kindness of a neighbor. He was nlmost hopelessly afflicted with diarrhoea; was attended by two physicians who gave him little, If any, relief, when a neighbor learning of his serious condition, brought him a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera, and Diarrhoea Remedy, which cured him Ih less than twenty-four hours. Por sale by nil druggists nnd dealers . CASCADE Beer gives you vim. AROITND CAMBORNE MINES. The Eva stampmill Is completed and the stamps all ready to fall as soon ns the water power Is turned on. Somo piping has yet to be laid to the flume, however, before this can he done, and the Inclement weather of the past three weeks Ib re- sponslbls for tha fact that Eva ore ls not yet being, treated at the mill. All the outside work ln the camp has been held back because of the heavy and continuous rain which has been and fa falling now. This ls the ralnest season ever known here. The Ophlr-Lade sfampmill should be In commission, In a few days, and It seems as if the two Pool creek mills will simultaneously start the roar of grinding and pounding golden rock, which will from then on sound as sweet music ln the ears of Cambornites. A runaway car on the Ophlr-Lade tram was an incident yesterday. No great damage was done as fortunately an empty car at tho lower terminal acted as a buffer. Pipe for the Camborne water supply system Is on the ground but ditching for the mains has not yet commenced and cannot begin until tbe weather clears up, as It Is lmposible to do outdoor work under the continuous downpour of rain whloh has fallen here for nearly a month. Work at the reservoir has also stopped for the same cause. Lifebuoy Go»p—disinfectant—«■ strongly noomniended by the medical pnrfesiion u a safeguard against infeutious disease*. ,, HE LEARNED A GREAT TRUTH. It Is said of John Wesley -that he once said to Mistress Wesley: "Why do you tell that child the same thing over nnd over again?" "John Wesley, because once telling is not enough." It Is for this same reason that you are told again and again that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cures colds and grip; that it counteracts any tendency of these diseases to result In pneumonia, and that It Is pleasant and safe to take. For sale by all druggists and dealers. CASCADE-the beer without k peer. BOSTON'S BRITISH GUESTS. Boston, Mass., Oct. 2.—For the first time In many years the flag of England, guarded by British muskets was borne through the streets of Boston today by the Honorable Artillery company of this city. Landing at -Charleston almost on the very spot where their ancestors started on their memorable attack on Bunker Hill, 128 years ago, tbe red coats of the 20th Century marched from their steamer ,tho Mayflower, over the bridge to Boston, and then through the streets resplendent with Talking to Pussy About DIAMOND DYES. "Mamma and I have just dyed two faded dresses and a jacket with Diamond Dyes, and they look as good as new. Mamma says the Diamond Dyes are always^reliable and true." IMCORfOBSSTtO TORONTO S>* J. A. BOYD, 1868. __ __m _ PmteiothT. « COLLEGE STREET. ^ Dr. Edward Fisher, Musical Director. The best equipment and facilities, and strongest faculty In Canada. A thorough, artistic and finished MUSICAL EDUCATION. Local center examinations held every summer ln Manitoba, N. W. T. and British Columbia. School of Literature and Expression. Mrs. Inez Nicholson-Cutter, Principal Full Faculty. All Branches Taught CALENDARS AND SYLLABUS FREE When writing, please mention Nelson Dally News. Chadbourn & McLaren REAL ESTATE IN8URANCE AND MINES SAMPLING AGENT8 Ore skipped to Nelson will be careful!, looked after. NELSON, B.0 A. G. GAMBLE Turner-Boeckh Block, WARD STREET. NBLSON, B.C. Mrs. Winter, holding certificates from the Royal Academy of Music of London, England, for plnnoforte playing and singing, and pass nnd honor certificates from Trinity college fur theory and scholarship from the London conBcrvatorlo for pianoforte and singing, will tnke In pupils for singing and piano. Address, Nelion postefflcs. American and British flags to-ihe hotels which will be their homes during their visit. For Ave days they will be entertained, then, after a week's tour to include New York, Washington, Niagara Falls and Canada, they will return to England. Providence, R. I., Oct. 2.—Elaborate preparations have been made In military circles here ln anticipation of the visit tomorrow of the Honorable Artillery company of London, and the name-sake organisation of Boston. Both companies will be the guests f the First Light Infantry of this city. A squad from the Marine artillery will flre a salute of 21 guns as a welcome to the British visitors and the line of march through the city will be lavishly decorated in their honor. State and city officials will review the paraders from the city hall. The chief feature of (he day, aside from the parade, will be a Rhode Island shore dinner at Crescent park. SIR THOMAS SMILED. He Won't Be Sir Michael's Successor—No One Under Consideration. Chicago, Oct. 2.—Sir Thomas Lipton smiled when told that senator Kearns had mentioned the baronet as being an ideal successor to sir Michael Herbert. He said: "I must say that I am not a statesman and there ls no possibility In the world of my representing Great Britain at Washington. Sir Thomas expects to leave Chicago for New York today. London, Oct. 2.—The Associated Press Is In a position to state that the foreign office has not yet considered the question of a successor to sir Michael Herbert, as British ambassador at Washington, and will not consider it for some time to come. CASCADE Beer-full of life and vigor, DOWNES' HOTBL. CRANBROOK. New, up-to-date sample room* F. a GRBBN. F. B. CLBHENTi. GREEN" & CLEMENTS CWI stmsfiseere ui Provincial fcaaf P. 0. Box 1«. | Oor. Kootmar ant Victor* Its. K«ltm JOHN McLATOHIE. Mammir and pbotingzaa hAMD mnvmi, MauoN, b. u WHOLE8ALE HOU8E8. PRODUCB. ITARKBY A CO., WHOLBBALB DBAfe. ete tn Batter, Bggs, Cheese, Product and Fruit Houston Block, Josephine Btreet, Kelson, B. a ABRATBD AND MINERAL WATBR8. NELSON SODA WATER FACTORT-lt M. Cummins, Lessos Every known variety of soft drinks. P. O. Box 88, telephono No. 81, Hoover street, Nelson. Bottlers of the famous St Leon Hot lertaga Mineral Water. WEST KOOTENAY BfTCHERCO. * EC. TRAYES, MANAGES FRESH AND SALTED HAKDWAHB. McLACHLAN BROS. — WHOLESALB Hardware Merchant* Logging ui Wll Supplies, stores, Tinware, Agateware, Iron, Pipe., ind Mining Supplies. Prompt attention to mailed order*. GBOC1KIBB. A.MACDONALD A CO., WHOLESALE Grocer, and Provision Merchants,—Importer, of Term, Coffee., Sptoet, Dried Fruits, Staple and Fancy Groceries, To- baoeoa, Cigars, Butter, Eggs, Cheese and Packing Houm Product* Office and Warehouse, comer of Front and Ball streets. P. O. Box 641 Telepkone tl Nelson Electric Tramway (tompany Limited NELSON, B.C. N. B. T. CO, TIMETABLE. STANLEY STREET- 145 7.40 8.20 a.m. 8.00 1.40 10.20 Every 40 minutes until 10.81 p.m. BOGUSTOWN- 7.90 8.00 8.40 9.20 a.m. 10.00 .10.40 U.20 Every 40 minute, until 10.40 p.m. REAL ESTATE—Lota. Warehouse*. Offices. Apply A. V, MASON, Man. Seo. The Car Barn. Phone 162B. TICKETS to u. points East and West CAMP AND MINERS' FURNISHINGS MEATS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL' Orders by mail receive careful and prompt attention FISH AND POULTRY . IN SEASON K. W, C. BLOCK, WARD STREET, NELSON. B. C. THE NELSON HOUSE THE ONLY EUROPEAN HOTEL IN THE CITY Centrally Located ACCOMMODATION UP-TO-DATE BRIGHT AND WELL VENTILATED ROOMS. The meals served in the Cats second to none. Bar In connection with all the choicest wines, liquors and cigars. Bus meets all trains and boats. A. MACDONALD & CO., WHOLESALE Jobbers In Blankets,. Underwear.. Mitts, Gloves, Boots, Rubbers, Overalls, Jumpers, Mackinaw, Oilskin Clothing;, Camp aad Miners' Sundries. Offlce and Ware, house, cornel of Front and Hall streets. P. a Box, 641 Telepkone tt. WANTED NELSON EMPLOYMENT^ AGENCY.- i Wanted—Two men to cut wood for mine, Miners. Sawyers. Swampers. Second Cook. Teamster. Deeklmnds. Womna Cook wants situation. WANTED-Two pair No. 1 log makers, first class bUBhmen, none others wanted. Wages $3.00 per day. Board 11 per day. Extra for keeping saw! J-. B. Winlaw. WANTED—A first-class baker; must be good on pasterles. Apply Cranbrook bakery, Cranbrook, B. C. WANTED—At Kootenay lake General Hospital, a probationer nurse; for form of application apply to the Secretary. WANTED—A competent concentrator foreman who can take care ot machinery Six months steady employment to capable man. Address Minnesota Silver Co., Sandon, B.C. P. J. Hickey, Manager. WANTED—At once, two reliable boys? Apply Electric Despatch Message Ofllce. WANTED—Applications for position of caretaker of Success Club, fully stating (terms, etc., will bo accepted until 5th October. Addresa Secretary, Success Club. McLeod Hotel CORNER FIR BTREET AND SECOND AVBNUM. YMIR, B. c. Centrally located, moot Mi refurnished throughout. All modern improvements; Sample rooms ln connection, Tka only first-class hotel ln TrnM. ~ RATES FROM tl.M UP. FINLAY McLEOD, Proprietor. Madden House ■*"„■* Do you need a comfortable horns? It so try the Madden House. Well furnished rooms, lighted by electricity; first class board. Ia the bar you will And all the best domestlo and Imported liquors and cigars. THOMAS MADDBN, Proprtstor. GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL Opposite Court House aid new Postofllce. Best 26o meal ln town. European and American plan. Only white labor employed. First class bar. THOMAS * ERICKSON. PROPS. TREMONT HOUSE EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN PLAN HEALS So ROOMS FROM So TO O.N MALONE A TRBOILLUB, Preerleton Btker 8tra.t. Nsleaa. Nelson Steam Laundry Work done by hand or machine. Dyeing and Cleaning done. Flannels, Blankets., Curtains, Etc., a specialty. Goods delivered on short notice. White Labor Only. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Offlco Baker Street opposite Queen's Hotel. Telephone 148B. PAUL NIPOU, PROPRIETOR AND MANAGER, WANTED—Position as working housekeeper or cook in a mesB. Thoroughly experienced, out of town no objection. Apply L. M., The Dally News. WANTED-Two Engineers with B. O. certificates and ono planer man. Stale wnges. Apply to East Kootenay Lumber Co., Ltd., Cranbrook, B.C. FOR SALE FOR SALE—Two Locomotive boilers on skids, 60 h.p., complete with mountings and In good working order. Manufactured by the James Cooper Manufacturing Co. Will be sold at a bargain. The Hall Mining and Smelting Company, Limited, Nelson, B. C. OLD CURIOSITY SHOP-lf you want to buy or sell anything go to the Old Curiosity Shop. Always in stock a full lino of Crockery, Furniture and Glassware, FOR SALE—Cheap one 18 h. p. double cylinder hoisting] engine, (LIdgerwood Type) with ropo sheave wheel. Apply Rrriflln-Jackson Co., Rossland, B. C. PIANO TUNING PIANO TUNER-A plasties! piano tuner, Mr. James R. Mult, employed by the Mason & Risch Plant Co., will attend to all orders left at Moriav A Co/a. He la a resident of Nelaon. MUSIC LE8SON8 F. J. PAINTON, piano.-Royal Conservatory ot Lelpsla, Method after Bruno Zwlntcher, alto McDonald Smith's system, "Prom brain to keyboard," "The most striking siisoovery of tka present generatloa for practical musicians."—Musleal Newa Complete course 110. Corner Hall and Silica street KOOTENAY RAILWAY AND NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. OPERATING INTERNATIONAL NAVIGATION AND TRADING COMPANY, LIMITED. KASLO 4 SLOCAN RAILWAY. 9.00 a.m. Lv..KASLO...Ar. 3.15 p.m. 1.00 p.m.Lv.SANDON.Ar. 11.25 a.m. (DAILY) INTERNATIONAL NAVIGATION AND TRADING COMPANY, LIMITED. KASLO-NELIsON ROUTE. BOO a.m. Lv...NBLSON..Ar. 7.16 p.m. 8.40 u.iss. Ar...KA3I.O..Lv. 1.35 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays the steamer runs through from Nelson to Lardo and return. Tickets sold to all parts of the United States ansl Canada via Great Northern and O. R. ft N. Company's lines. For further particulate call on or ad* dress. . ROBERT IRVING, Manager, Kaslo. G. K. TACKABURY, Agent, Nelson sTU SHORT LDW «• BT. PAUL, DULUTH, MINNEAPOLIS, CHICAGO, AND ALL POINTS BAST SBATTLB, TACOMA, VICTORIA PORTLAND AND ALL PACIFIC COAST POINTS Through Palace and Tourist Sleepers, Dialog and Buffet Smoking Library Car*. 2-FA8T TRAINS DAILY-1 For ratal, folders and full lnforoatfea regarding trips, call on or address any agent a F. * N. Railway. A. B. C. DBNNISTON O. W. P. A., Besttle, Was* H. BRANDT, C. P. ft T. A., til W. Rrrerstd* AT*., Spokane, Waah. CANADIAN Pacific RAILWAY WORLD'S SCENIC ROUTE Direct line. Lowest rates. East Winnipeg Toronto. Ottawa. Montreal. New York,' West Vancouver. Victoria. Seattle. Portland. San Francisco. via Soo Pacific Line, St. Paul Chicago and all U. S. points. S. S. SERVICE FROM VAOffOUTER to Alaska, Japan, China, Hawal, Australia. Settlers' Rates Westbound, sold daily till November 30. Through bookings to England and the Continent via all S.S. lines. For time tables, rates and Information, apply to local agents, or write E. J. COYLE. Vancouver. XJ3. CARTER. Nelson. Atlantic S.S. Sailings C. P. R. ATLANTIC S.S. LINE. (From MontrenU Mount Temple.OctH L. CliamplaJn.Oct.22 ALLAN LINE (From Montreal.) Tunisian ....Oct. 10 Parisian Oct 17 DOMINION LINE. (From Montreal.) Dominion ....Oct. 10 Kensington ..Oct 17 (From Boston) Mayflower ....Oot 8 Columbus ..Oct le AMERICAN UNR New York ....Oct 7 Philadelphia .Oot It RED STAR UND. Finland Oct. 10 Vadtrland ...Oct 17 CUNARD LINE. Ivernla Oct. 0 Ultonla Oct 17 ALLAN STATE LINB Numlttian Oct. 1 Mongolian ....Oct. 8 WHITE STAR LINB Celtic Oct. 2 Oceanic Oct 7 FRENCH LINB. La Touralne .Oct. 8 La Savole ....Oot 15 La Touralne ..Sept lOLa Savole ...Sept 17 Continental Sailings of North Gorman Lloyd, H. A. P. and Italian lines on application. Lowest rates on all noes. J. S. CARTER, W. P. F. CUMMINS, D.P.A., Nelion. Gen. Agt„ Winnipeg. SPOKANE FALLS A NORTHERN RY. LOW RATES TO THE COAST and Return NEW WESTMINSTER EXHIBITION Soiling Dates, Sept. », 2?, 28, 29. Roturn Limit October litis. From Nelson, 110.55; Grnnd Forks,. 218.25; Ymlr, 2K.55; Sansloss, (10.55; Rossland, 217.20; Kaslo, 216.55. Tickets will be extended eight stays for thoso purchasing round trip tickets, Now Westminister to Victoria account exhibition OCTOBER sith to 10th. Passengers leaving Nelson 7.20 a.m. arrive New Westminster 4 p.m. next day. Buffet and Sleeping Car service from Northport. H. A. JACKSON. Gen. P. A. Spokane, Q. K. TACKAUIIBY. City Agent___m FOR SALE. Twenty-seven thousand three hundred feet of best patent Improved crucible steel wire rope, one Inch diameter, 6na Manila «°re Lang lay. Thla rope was Imported under specially favorable opportunities In a car lot and aa It ls not now required. It will be sold at a sacrifice. """"""s " HALL MINING ft SMELTING CO., LTD. Nelson, I* g.. Jurfc 20* °*m% OH AI • W. P. Tlerney LllJAL* Telephono HI. """■S BrtwrJtrest. P8I0B OF METALS. New York. Oct. 2.—Bar silver 59 3-4; electrolytic copper 13 1-1; amalgamated copper 42 1-4. London, Oct. 2.—Lead £11. NELSON'S NEWS OF THE DAY A. F. Rosenberger, of the Calumet & B. C. Gold Mines, who has been spending the last few days ln the city -eaves for ClUcago and the east tomorrow morning. The saws at the Kootenay River Lumber company's nrfil were started to work cutting logs yesterday, to complete the testing of the machinery. Steady work wiii bo started within a day or two. Teamsters-have had a busier summer and fall In Nelson than has been the case for many years. At most of the offices and stands orders are piled up a couple of days ahead, desplt that all available horses are in commission. The polling place for the Hume Addition, Bogustown, and Falrview, will be ln the store of Charles JlsckowiU, Falrview. The polls will be open for voting at 8 a.m., and close at 5 p.m. sharp. J. A. Kelly wiii be deputy returning officer. It was suggested yesterday that It would be a good move to take off the canvas roof of the fair- building and preserve it till next year, as if left up- where it fs it will he useless by spring. There Is nothing in the Interior of the building that would Buffer much from exposure to the elements at present, A heavy squall ot wind swept across the city yesterday from the west, accompanied by rain, and several small boats which were out on the lake at the time bad a hard time to reach the snore. On the main lake the storm was vory severe, and gave the steamers some trouble trying to moke headway against it. Begging cripples have again commenced to drift through the city, two having arrived In Nelson this week. Evidently they learned early of the welcome they were likely to receive, so confined their appeals to the outer fringes of the suburbs, and got out within a day. execellent size and quality, despite the wet summer. The Woman's Hosptlal Aid society will meet on Monday, October 6th at 3 o'clock ln the afternoon in tho Presbyterian school room. A fisherman who tried small minnows, and files and other artificlul bait without much success at Kootenay Crossing this week, tried tho experiment of cutting up one small fish he had caught, In strips about four inches long, and -placing a piece on the heaviest hook ho had with him. Then he made a cast into the swift water Just below the bridge, und a minute later hauled out a three pounder. In two hours he took half a dozen more large trout an* boiives he has solved the problem of a suitable bait for the rapids. THE VOTE TODAY. The Court House Is the Only Polling Plaeo Opens at 9 a.m. Closes at 7.80 p.m. Returning officer Robert Renwick has completed all arrangements for taking the vote today for the Nelson city riding, at tho court house. The jury room, judges' chamber, and court room have all been partitioned off for the occasion by white cotton and lumber walls. The whole has been divided into four sections (each of which are subdivided again into two or three polling booths. Over the entrance to each of tho main divisions ls an inscription telling which letters in the alphabet are covered there. The usual placards and notices of Instructions to voters are posted up in conspicuous places in. each section. ' There will be but one polling booth for the whole city. ■ In Nelson and all other incorporated cities throughout the province the polling will commence at 9 o'clock ln the morning and the polls will close at 7.30 ln the evening. . ln all other ridings tbe voting will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. From all indications the vote cast here will be a large one, and the same is expected to. be the case through the province. As ln other elections, all saloons and bar rooms will be closed while the polls are opened, and special arrangements are being made this year to see that this luw ls fully obeyed today. Of the 970 odd votes registered, It is expected that fully ,600 will be recorded today. It Is stated that some of the voters have taken a trip out of town to avoid exercising their franchise, but on the other hand many returned to the city yesterday from the hills and from outside towns so that a heavy vote may be looked for. A TRIBUTE TO HERBERT. The Lardeau steamer yesterday took up a number of passengers from this city bound north, mostly for Trout Lake and Ferguson, and Camborne. The freight shipments wero not quite as heavy aa those taken up on Wednesday, although a large amount of general supplies wero sent out Letter From Ambassador Choate to Lord Lansdowne. London, Oct. 2.—The foreign office has given out the following letter from United States ambassador Choate: The American Embassy. London, Oct. 2, 1803. Dear lord Lansdowne,—I have heard from the president and secretary of state, who desire me to express to you their great personal grief at the loss of sir Michael Herbert. For many /bars thoy had both enjoyed close and intimate friendship and fully appreciated and admired his great ability, his exalted character and his charming personal qualities winch made him very dear to them, so that the wholly, unexpected tidings of his death, came as a great shock to them. Their official relations with him as ambassador more than realized the high expectations with which they had welcomed him ln that "capacity. Thoy know his brief official career had been marked by great service to both countries ,and promoted amicable relations between them, and I am to assure you of their very great disappointment, and that of the people of the United States at its sad and sudden termination. Believe me, most truly yours, JOSEPH B. CHOATE. THB YMIR ELECTION. The body of W. Lewis, the unfortunate man who committed suicide last week near Five Mile, was buried yesterday morning at the city cemetery by the provincial authorities. None of the societies to which the deceased claimed to belong knew anything of him .and no relatives were discovered. The funeral was from the undertaking parlors of D. McArthur & Co, J. McGulre, who was charged with having committed aggravated assault at a Baker street hotel on Wednesday night, came up yesterday before police magistrate Crease for sentence. Only one of the men who had been mauled by McGulre appeared as a witness. McGulre was given a sentence of one day's imprisonment and a fine of $50, or In default of payment of the latter, three months Imprisonment. As he was unable to pay the fine he was forwarded on to tho jail, A Japanese named Mori was brought up yesterday before tho stipendiary magistrate charged with assaulting Ernest Profit, a section foreman of an extra Kantr working near Beasley. The case was remanded tili today. A. M. Johnson appeared to look after the interests of the railway company. According to tho stories told by some of the participants it appears that the gang is composed of Japanese, who resented tho management of the foreman, and finally chased him into tho river with shovels. The severe frosts which have been experienced several nights this weeks do not seem to have Injured the roses or other blossoms in the gardens of the city although the leaves on the alders and willows have turned yellow and are falling rapidly. Prophecies as to it being 'an early and severe winter or the reverse are now ln order, although the unaccountable weather of the past summer has scared most of the amateur weather pr< .diets in to quietness. Gardeners both amauur and professional are now digging their potatoes and other root crops, and storing them. The potatoes raised here this year are of An Interesting Letter on Behalf of Harry Wright.—"Help Me Out." * A. E. Campbell, of Trail .wires The Doily News the appended Information which will be of Interest to Ymir voters. The following letter was received by James Dawson, of Trail, and ls now In my possession. "Nelson, Sept. 2i.: Friend Dawson,—I know you would do me a favor personally for old times sake. Now, Jim, while you are a liberal, you can do me a favor by voting for Harry Wright.- Ho is being attacked by Parr and tho Rossland Miner, who say he is a mere puppet of mine. Wright is a decent young fellow, who is popular because he has always been willing to oblige people who had business at the mining recorder's office. So, Jim, lay aside politics and voto to help me out. Yours truly, (Sgd.) JOHN HOUSTON." YMIR VOTERS TAKE NOTE. Residents of Hume Addition, Falrview and Bogustown Vote at Falrview. Notwithstanding the ample notice which has been given, some of the residents of the Hume Addition, Bogustown and Fair- view, all of whom vote In the Ymir district, appear to think that they will vote today at the court house, because they registered there. All these votes must be recorded at the store of Charles Jisckow- itz, ln Falrview, and must be ln before 6 o'clock in the evening. A NOTED CRIMINAL. Arrest of a Mall Robber at Denver- Charged With Many CrimeB. Now York, Oct. 2.—Word was received in this city tonight that F. H. Crosby, alias a. E. Bell, alias Hammond, alias Crawford,had boen arrested in Denver, accused of stealing a mail pouch containing $500,000 worth of negotiable bank paper at Philadelphia, on the night of September 8th, and with several other crimes, including swindling and forgery. A BOUNDARY ESTIMATE. Victoria, Oct. 2.-A special to the Times from Greenwood says: The coast consor- vatlvo papers are attempting to instill some courage into the disheartened tories by boasting of the success of their candidates fn the interior. Their prophesies are amusing to disinterested men having an Intimate knowledge of tho situation Twelve Kootenay-Boundary districts, Including Slmllknmeen, will not return more than two conservative candidates. The defeated will include ministers Green'and Goodeve. In Rossland, Macdonald, liberal, will bo returned by a large majority. The flght In A Choice Shipment of Fresh Creamery Butter Just to Hand Packed in Wax-Lined Packages. fili lb. Boxos 25 cts. 28 lb. Boxes 26 cts. 14 1b. Boxes ; 27 cts. The quality of this consignment ls Gilt Edge, and the advice to our patrons is to buy ahead of their requirements. T. S. McPherson Telephone call No. 10. Katso is between Retallack, liberal, and Shannon, socialist. Kellie will win In Revelstoke, Taylor In Nelson ond Parr in Ymir. In Cranbrook bets are offered that Covin, conservative, will lose his deposit. Smith will win In Fernle. In Grand Forks, Clement Is putting up a hard fight, with chances of success. Brown Ib an easy victor in Greenwood, his only aggressive opponent being Mills, socialist. McLean will beat Shatford almost two to one in SImilkameen, while Davidson, labor-liberal, will bo an easy winner over Hunter, conservative, ln Slocan. 'Tho probabilities are that the conservatives will not win a seat In the interior, and It ls certain they cannot win more than two. HOTEL ARRIVALS. Hume—J. Mi Cameron, Rossland; F. O. SheppVrd, San Francisco; Miss Hughes, Denver; H. L. Sheppard. Spokane; G. Mc- Vay, Vancouver; Hi Roy- Stovel ,Porto Rico; W. H. Fortler, Spokane; A. A. Scott, Cedar Creek; B. G. Walker, Toronto; W. E. Worden and wife, Calgary; R. Raas- kllly, Calumet, Mich.; H. C. Allen, port- land; R. H. Anderson, Rqssland. THE STRATHCONA (FORMERLY HOTEL PHAIR.) Strathcona—W. B. Fernle, Vancouver.; R. T. Lowory, Poplar; W. A. Boultbee, Vancouver; J. C. Tucker, Now York; H. W. Smith, Spokane; A. Ci McArthur, Rossland; A. V. Rowan, Jno. H. Tapley, Fred- erickton; Mrs. J. J. White, Greenwood; Jnmes H. Ellis, Westley, Grand Central-B. Morland, D. M. Jackson; E. Bedford, J. Kilmer, Lethbridge; N. Brossoau, A. D. Wightman, Edge- wood; F. Carabin, Poplar; M. Oliver, Juno mine; J. H. Graham, Phoenix; E. E. Hendricks, Fernle; Geo. Shleis, Prince Albert; M. H. Elliott ,Moyle; S. Beyn, H. A. Carney, Miss S. Carney, Ymir; E. Mus- son, Slocan; A. Andorson, Northport; S. Palmer, Vancouver. Nolson—Jack Thompson, Northport; Harry StephenBon, Butte; Charles Smyth, Northport; J. E. GUlman, Waneta; C. R. Black, Miss Mackenzie, Spokane; A H. Tuttlo, W. T. Lemon, Ymlr. Tremont—R. McCormack, A. Jeffrey, j. Chlpman, 49 creek; John Miles, Grand Forks; D. Coutts, Calgary; J. C. Bar- mnrcle, Wakefield, Eng.; W. Moody, Red- hill, Eng.; A. Stewart, 49 creek; Fred Roy, Ymir; H. L. Calhoun, Jno. Condon, Erie; Chas. Barber, Spokane. Bartlett-Will GUlman .Victoria; Alt. s. Brown .Spokane; Thos. Burt. England; Will Ward, Montana; F. Bennman, Sandon; J. Gowley, Slocan. WAS A NOBLE CHARACTER. The Hague, Oct. 2.-Unitcd Statds minister Bowen, of counsel for Venezuela, and the United States, before The Hague tribunal, on hearing of tho death of ambassador Herbert who was so intimately associated with him in thes negotiations leading to the present arbitration, said: 'Sir Michael Herbert was a diplomat of groat ability, and a gentleman of remarkably noble character. Ho worked to promote peace and friendship between Great Britain and the United jjtatgj and Bljustgetup | TAKE NO CHANCES # IV Punctuality is one of the best Tp bsuiness characteristics. uf A man who Is. late in the morn- •»; Ing ls less valuable than one who \gf who Is always on time. These *v_ pleasant autumn mornings .its so U/ very easy to oversleep. One of .___, these persistent alarm clocks will w get you up on time. You may de- jii pend on it. w Patenaude jjj til I in Bros. Watchmakers BULBS Canada Drug & Book Go. Calla Lillies Hyacinths Narcissus Jonquils Crccus, Etc Small stock-going fast NEW GOODS ARRIVING DAILY In our stock you will find all the latest novelties, and silver pated ware, cut glass and jewelry at very low prices. Fine watch repairing a specialty. Mall orders promptly attended to. Engraving done free of charge. J. J. Walker $& enjoyed the affection and admiration of all who knew him." WEEKLY BANK CLEARINGS. Montreal, Oct. 2.—The following nra some of the weekly clearings as compiled by Bradstreets for the week ending October 1st, with percentages of increase and de- crcao as compared with the corresponding week lost year: Montreal {20,097,708, decrease 15.3; Toronto $14,629,774, decrease 12.9; Winnipeg $4,691,061, decrease 6.9; Hall- fax ?1,C30,282, decrease 8.1; Ottawa |1,429,- 098, decrease 31.2; Vancouver, B. C. Jlt619,3W, Increase 26.5; Quebec $1,229,530, decrease 31.6; Hamilton $772,148, decrease 22.7; St. John N.B. $965,007. Increase 14.4; Victoria $512,815, decrease 4.6; London, Ont. $791,116, Increase 6.8. WANTED TO COME HOME. Malone, N. Y., Oct. 2.—A bull moose was skilled ln tho town of Wertville, a few miles north of Malone today, having been mistaken for a deer. Tho animal hnd doubtless left tho Adriondacks in nn endeavor to reach Its old haunts in tho Canadian woods. PRAISE FOB GIROUARD. Kingston, Ont., Oct. 2.—Sir Ian Hamilton, who Is visiting here styles sir Percy Glrouard, the young French Canadian engineer, the "sir William Van Hnrne of South Africa," and a credit to the Royal Military college here. ' - THOSE WHO FIGHT TODAY. List of Victors and Victims In Today's Great Battle. There are 34 constituencies In British, tn British Co}umbia, returnng 42 members. Vancouver is entitled to five members, Victoria to four, and Cariboo to two, all the* others return one member each. The following Is the revised list to date of tho candidates offering ln each constituency. Albernl-W. W. B. Mclnnes, liberal; R. J. Hickey, conservative; Q. Taylor socialist. Atlin-John KIrkland, liberal; H. E. -Young, conservative. Cariboo—H. Jones, J. Murphy, liberals; S. A, Rogers, W. Adams, conservateves, Chilllwack-C. W. Munro, liberal; J. L. Atkinson, conservative. Columbia—W. C. Wells, liberal, by acclamation. Comox—F. McB.. Young, libernl; R. Grant, conservative; D. Halliday, socialist. ! Cowichan—J. N. Evans, liberal; E. M. Skinner, conservative. Cranbrook—Dr. j, H. King, liberal; T. Caven, conservative. Delta—John Oliver, liberal; W. H. Lod- ner, conservative. Dewdney—w. Forrester, liberal; R. McBride, conservative. Essulmalt—John Jardine, liberal; C. E. Pooley, conservative. ** Fernle—E. C. Smith, liberal; W. R. Ross, conservative; J. R. McPherson, socialist. Grand Forks—W. H. P. Clement, liberal; J. A. Fraser, conservative; J. Riordan, socialist. Greenwood—J. R. Brown, liberal; 3. E. Spankle, conservative; E. Mills, socialist. Islands—T. W. Paterson, liberal; H. W. Bullock, corisorvativo, Kamloops—F, J. Deane, liberal; F. J. Fulton, conservative. Kaslo-J. L. Retallack, liberal; R. F. Green, conservative; S. Shannon, socialist. Llllooet—A. Macdonald, conservative, by acclamation. Nana lino—Harry Sheppard, labor-liberal; E. Quennoll, conservative; J, H. Haw- thronthwalte, socialist. Nolson—a. a. Taylor, liberal; John Houb- ton, conservative. -> Newcastle—D. W. Murray,* liberal, A. Bryden, conservative; P. Williams, socialist. New Westminster—W. H. Keary, liberal; T. Gifford conservative, Okanagan—W. J. Sterling, liberal; P. Ellison, conservative. Revelstoke—J. M. Kellie, liberal; T. Taylor, conservative; J. Bennett, socialist. Richmond—J. C. Brown, liberal; F. Carter-Cotton, conservative Rossland—J. A. Macdonald, liberal; A. S. Goodeve, conservative. Saanich—H. Tanner, liberal; D. M. Eberts, conservative. SImilkameen—W. A. McLean, liberal; L .W. Shatford, conservative. Skeena—P. Herman, liberal; C. W. D. Clifford, conservative. Slocan—W. Davidson, labor; W. Hunter, conservative. Vancouver—Joseph Martin, T. S. Baxter, J. D. Turnbull, C. R. Monck, J. C.'Bry- den-Jack, liberals; Charles Wilson, R. G. Tattow, J. F. Garden, W. J. Bowser, A. H. Macgowan, conservatives; A. G. Perry, F. Williams, J. McLaren, labor; J. Mortimer, A. Stebblngs, W. Griffiths, socialists. Victoria—R. L. Drury, W. G. Cameron, Richard Hall, J. D. McNiven, liberal; O. Hayward, A. E. MePhllllps, H. V. Hol- mcken, J. Hunter, conservative; J. Walters, socialist. Yale—S. Honderson, liberal; Thomas Macmanamon, conservative. Ymir—Alfred Parr, liberal; H. Wright, conservative. TO INSURE GOOD HEALTH Eat Bread Made From B&KWholeWheat Flour Mechanics, Farmers, Sportsmen I To heal and soften the skin nnd remove grease, oil and rust stains, paint and earth, etc. use The "Master Mechanic's" Tar Soap. Albert Toilet Soap Co., Wf rs. DOWNES' HOTEU CRANBROOK. New. up-to-date sample rooms. ss 3 I Better Secure Your Plums for Can-1 | ning Now at | 1 BELL TRADING CO. I tZ PHONB 60 POR PROMPT DELIVERY. 3 =SEE= McLACHLAN BROS. Before getting your Heating Stoves. We have the most up- to-date and Improved Heating Stoves out. No trouble to show you the good points McLachlan Bros. $1 FOR PIPES THEY ARE WORTH SI GO THEY WILL SUIT YOU THURMAN TOBACCONIST H.&M. BIRD REAL ESTATt AND INSURANCE Aft NTS We beg to Inform our Clients .that we have moved our offices and are now doing business next to Emory & Walley's store on north side of Baker street. LADIES' FELT SLIPPERS JUST ARRIVED Special lines of children's, boys' and misses shoes for bad weather. Highest grade of Canadian and American Rubbers. FRED L. IRWIN ELECTORS OF THE YMIR DISTRICT MARK YOUR BAD OT THUS PARR Alfred Parr of Ymir, Miner WRIGHT Harry Wright of Nelson, Clerk X Silver King Hotel Uadar OU Management 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 I WATCHES ,inmya}thlm'E,gln' Hamilton, and high-grade Sarins Watches are in w» .?»; ,ThOT6ver watches are Bold. That's one of the reasons why all nr*iL. ?-lul4 keep them' t00' ln larBe Quantities, ready to flu tho flSK ft.,& mo?Bnt'B notlce' B«llless we "e no"'""? agents for as you would^wL^nd'mad9 S014 aa8es' *• tandsome art creations SKtS^afi14 ln appU,ue'bM """"•h,Bh Don't you think your watch business would be safe In our hands? ^i/»«/u/»i/i4/^ur^a-v4r^^2a/^^»fc^^^a<»t-»i/ii/i