I riE_' JL^lL*i [yCe Wo PROVINCIAL LlBBABt ~^ VOL. 2 NELSON. B.C.. TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 1904 NO. 279 JUDGE LYNCH IN OHIO Negro Murderer of Police Official Taken From Jail by a Mob [The Body Riddled With Bullets and Then Hanged from Telephone Pole on Main Street of Springfield Springfield, Ohio, March 7.—Richard [Dixon, a negro, was taken from the jail there at 11 o'clock tonight and shot in ■ the jail yard by a moo. Dixon shot I policeman Charles Collis yesterday I while they were both ln the former's {room In an hotel. Collis died today and ■scores of people became aroused over |the tragedy. Early this evening a mob of 500 per- laons gathered at the county jail with the ■avowed intention of lynching Dixon. ■Sheriff Routseahn appeared on the jail ■steps and mado an Ineffectual attempt jto disperse the crowd. By 9 o'clock the Knob had increased to 800 men and the |tall yard was completely filled. The lelctric light wire leading to the sheriff's "residence and the jail waB cut and both [places were in darkness. The mob had i three inch gasplpe and battered In tho Jsast jail door, but at the same time did ■not effect an entrance. At 10.30, how- f)ver, everything had become quiet, although groupa of men could be seen near [the court house and buildings adjacent to the jail. The police became satisfied ■that tbere was nothing more to fear find they, with other officials and newspaper men, passed ln and out ot tho jail. Shortly before 11 o'clock a diversion ■was made by a small crowd moving from ■the east doors around to tho south entrance. The pllce followed and a bluff was made at jostling them off the steps {loading up to the south entrance. The ■crowd at this point kept growing, while ■ yells of "Hold the police," "Smash the ■doors," "Lynch the nigger" were made, (interrupted with revolver shots. All this time the party with a heavy Irailway Iron waa beating at the east Idoor, which shortly yielded to the bat- tiering, as did the lattice Iron doors. The ■ mob then surged through the eaat door, (overpowered the sheriff, turnkey and a fhandful of deputies and began tho us- I'sault on the Iron turnstile leading to the 1 cells. The police from the south door rwere called inside, and in five minutes I this door had Bhareil the fate of the cast Inc. In a short time tho jail was filled f by a mad mob of 260 men with all th' (gates blocked by fully 1,000 men. See- (ing that further resistance was useless J and to avoid the killing of innocent prls- [ oners, the authorities consented to the j demand of tho mob for the right man Dixon waa dragged from his cell to the jail yard. Fearing an attempt on the I part of the police to rescue him, the leaders formed a hollow square. Somr I one knocked the negro to the ground and those near to him fell hack fur or five feet. Nine shots were fired into his prostrate body and, satisfied that ho war dead, a dozen men grabbed tho lifeless body and with a triumphant cheer the mob surged into Columbia Btreet and marched to Fountain avenue, one of the principal thoroughfares of the town. and then to the intersection of Malt- street, where a rope was tied around the negro's neck. Two men climbed a telegraph pole and tied the body about If feet above the street. Their work was greeted with a cheer. A fusllade begun and for 30 minutes the body was kepi Bwaylng back and forth from tho force of the rain of bullets poured into It. Frecuently >the arms would fly up convulsively when a muscle was struck, and then the mob went fairly wild with dc- llaht. Throughout It all perfect order was maintained and everyone seemed in the best of humor, joking with his nearest neighbor while reloading his re- volver Oil's had served 12 years on the fore and waB rega ded -s one of the most re 1- able and efficient men ln the police department. ONTARIO WEATHER REPORT. February Was Emphatically Cold- Snowfall Heavy. Toronto, March 7-Ontario's weather report for February has lust been issued. Discussing the snowfall, it sayB, that on the higher lands of Ontario, east of lake Huron the depth ranges from 30 to WJ Inches, In Muskoka and the Ottawa valley the depth Is 30 to 40 inches and in southern Ontario only five to 15 inches. February's average temperature ln Ontario has been exceeded by only three months, January, 1835, January 1875, and February 1885. AN EMPEROR'S CONDOLENCES. Hanover, Prussia, March 7—Emperor William's telegram of condolence to countess von Waldersee on the death ot her husband was as follows: "Royal Schloss, Berlin, March 17.—In heartfelt sympathy I and the empress feci for you In your bitter loss, for we know what you have possessed, and havo now lost In him who has gone to God. My grief Is shared by the army, which looked upon him as the chosen warrior In time of serious war. In him I lose an old and eherlshed friend. May God comfort and strengthen you. (Signed) William, Rex." CHAPTER OF FATALITIES REV. G. M. GODTS, OF BRANDON, DIES OF PNEUMONIA. THREE BROTHERS FATALLY INJURED AS RESULT OF FIRE Winnipeg, March 7.—Tho death occurred yesterday at Brandon of Rov, G. M. Godta, C. S. S. R„ ot pneumonia. The reverend gentleman was 67 years of age and had been a respected resident of Brandon for about five years, and was head of the Redemptlonlst order in this part of the country. Deceased came to Brandon from Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec, and has written the following books, "The Virgin," "The Protestant Rule of Faith," and "Why Protestants do not go to Confession and why Catholics do." The body will be sent to Montreal for burial. Charles H. Macwatt, real estate agent, died Saturday suddenly. He was a native of Scotland, aged 50 years. Samuel Raymcn, a pioneer of Portage la Prairie, proprietor of the local marble works, is dead. He came west ln 1881. St John, N. B„ March 7—William J., James D. and Joseph Savoy, aged respectively 22, 14, and 12, woro burned to death, and Louis Savoy was probably fatally Injured, by jumping from a building, as the result of a fire which destroyed a farm houso at Black river, five miles from Buctouche, N. B., on Saturday. London, March 7.-Captaln, the hon. Reginald Ward, the well known ama tenr rider, and brother of tho earl ot Dudley, lord lieutenant of Ireland, died today as the result of an operation for appendicitis. Kansas City, Missouri, March 7 — Dr. B. R. Heath, a noted explorer, Is dying at hiB home in this city, following a Btroke of apoplexy. Dr. Heath is a fellow of the Royal Geographical Socioty, and belongs to a German association of kindred purposes. Ho Is consul for Bolivia and for Guatemala, and consul-general for Honduras and Nicaragua. WINNIPEG WIRINGS. Settlors Beginning to Arrive.—Contractor's Plant Soused. Winnipeg, March 7.—Milling companies are rushing grain to their mills from outside polntB, fearing the demand In a fow woeks will bo so great that II will be Impossible to get large quantities to keep the Industries going, unless time is taken by the forelock. - Eighteen care of settlers' effects and 40 settlers from Iowa arrived at Gretna yesterday. They are bound for Du- frost Ono hundred and fifty settlers arrived from the east Saturday. John Scott, employee of the Nepawa postofflce, was arrested at Carberry yesterday, - charged with stealing letters. City hotel mon havo organized a provincial association. A fifty thousand dollar hotel Is to be built at Rainy River, Ontario. Tho A.O.U.W. grand lodgo meets here on Wednesday. Tho health of Manitoba has been singularly freo from contagious diseases all winter, according to tho chairman of tho provincial health board. Tho railway outfit ot a Winnipeg contractor has been seized near War- road, Minnesota, by United States officers, on charges of Biouggllng oats and other goods into tie and wood camps. THE DISTRICT CONVENTION. Western Federation of Miners Will Meet Here Today. Today at 10.30 the district convention of the Western Federation of Miners will convene in Miners' Union hall. The sessions will probably continue until Friday should the exigencies of tho business to come up demand that much time. Today's session will ho devoted to routine business, but later In the deliberations some Important questions will come up, but what the nature of these matters will be tho delegates who arrived last evening refused to state. Among the delegates who arrived last evening were W. H. DavldBon, of Slocan City union, and Andy Shellar, of Sandon union. Owing to the slowness and detention of trains it was late beforo some of the delegations arrived. Most of the delegates are expected to arrive today. A reception will be tendered the visiting delegates tonight at the Congregational church. This will bo a public reception, to which all those Interested In the discussion of the labor problem are Invited. It is expected that several delegates, including president McDonald, or Rossland, will make addresses. A Lackey will occupy Ihe chair and A. B. Sloan, president of the tradOB council, and Mr. Fleming will welcome the dcle- . BANK CLERK SUICIDES. Montreal, March 7.—L. G. Applcton. employed In the Toronto branch of the Molson's Bank, committed sulcldo by shooting himself through the head this nfternoon in tho corridor outsldo Ihe exeoutlvo offices of the bank In this city Apploton had been summoned from Toronto for tho purpose of making an ex palnatlon In regard to his accounts. Ho had an interview with the officers of the hank and had been ordered to return in the afternoon. It was whllo waiting this appointment that ho made up his mind to tako his life. DECAPITATES HIS WIFE. Clarence, Ontario, March 7—C. P. Manard, section man for the C.P.R.. at midnight Sunday, chopped his wife'- head oft with nn axe and then slashed his own ihroat with a knife and cashed hl« forehead with an axe. Ho will die. VLADIVOSTOCK STORMED JAPANESE ARE SAID TO HAVE LOST TWO CRUISERS-REPORTS OF ENGAGEMENT LACK CONFIRMATION LONDON, March 8.—A St. Petersburg correspondent of the Standard gives a rumor that the czar has received n telegram to the effect that the Japanese fleet bombarded Vladivostock all day Monday. Only trifling dnmngo wns inflicted according to this rumor, but ono or two Japanese cruisers were sunk. Although there is notiiing to show that tliore was not another bombardment of Vladivostock on Monday, this report is most likely an exaggerated version of Sunday's bombardment. There is considerable curiosity hero concerning the resisting power of Vladivostock, which haa long been regarded as the Gibraltar of tho fnr east. Vladivostock is known to be better equipped as a naval base and to havo greater docking and repairing resources than Port Arthur, but doubts are expressed as to tho character of its defenses. Russia has been settled there for forty years,and it is consequently considered likely that the defenses and guns at this place arc of a soinowhat obsolete* character. It is understood that during the past few years all tho available new guns and war material which it was possible to send over the single line of railroad have been used for tho strengthening of Port Arthur and points in Manchuria, leaving Vladivostock with old type of guns of short range It is reportod that Vladivostock is ill supplied with provisions and necessaries. A Tokio correspondent of the Times says a Japaneso squadron took possession of Hai Wang Tao, one of the Elliot group of islands on February 29th. They found only stores of coal and signalling flags there, tho Btissians having evacuated the island on February 23rld. The Russians continue to push southward along the coast from Possiet bay towards Song Chin, the correspondent continues, and the Vladivostock squadron apparently is covering their communication with Vladivostock. Despatches from Tokio speak of the sacrifices beiijg made by the Japaneso nation. According to the Daily Chronicle's correspondent at Tokio, the mikado ik abandoning all luxuries, the court is following his example. Tho Kobe correspondent of the Daily Express says the crown prince of Japan and princo Arisu- gava nre going to tho scat of war. Other despatches say that public and privato concerns aro all curtailing their expenses in order to aid the government. According to the Che Foo correspondent of the Morning Post, it is expected that the Japanese will reach tlio left bank of the lower Ynlu river nbout March 10th. A large force ofRussians is strongly entrenched on the hills in the Antung district adjacent and parallel to the river. Their position is similar to that which • the Doers held on tho Tugela river. It is believed at the Japanese legation that the Japaneso aro between Russian cruisers and Vladivostock and there is reason to believe that the Russian squadron is iii tho vicinity of Possiet bay. Russian official despatches do not mention this squadron and this fact lends color to tho belief that tho Japaneso warships havo shut it out of Vladivostock. It is pointed ont nt the legationthat if this is true, the Russian vessels are in a critical condition. VLADIVOSTOCK, March 7.—Last night passed quietly. The inhabitants and troops aro in unusual high spirits. A strict search is being made through tho town for Japanese. The police have posted placards on the walls offering rewards for information as to tho whereabouts of Japanese and threatening trial by court martial of any person found guilty of concealing thorn. This place was attacked by a Japanese fleet of live battleships and two cruisers today. Tho firing was all done at the long range of about five miles and a half, and but littlo damage was done. Many of tho Japanese shells failed to explode. The Russian forces did not return tho fire. The attack was apparently for tho purpose of ascertaining llie location of the forts and also if the Russian fleet was in tho harbor. YIN KOW, March 7.—An official despatch received hero says tho Japanese aro again bombarding Vladivostock. This news lacks confirmation from other sources. LONDON, March 7.—A despatch to tho Central Nows from St. Petersburg says telegrams received from Vladivostock say that sevon Japanese ships approached that port at 10 o'clock this morning, entered Ossuri bay at about noon and after some manoeuvring stcamod out seaward. ST. PETERSBURG, March 7.—Viceroy Alexieff has telegraphed tho czar from Mukden under today's date ns follows: "Supplementing my telegram of March 6th, I most humbly report that at 1:25 p. m., five out of seven of the enemy's ships opened fire on forts Suvaroff and Lincvitch, on tho town, on tho roadstead, and nlong the valley of the river Obyassnoniyo. The firing lasted until 2:15 p. m., at which hour the Japanese squadron began to steam to tho southward, disappearing out of sight at 5:30 p. m. Thero were no losses on tho batteries or the fortifications. In tho town one seaman was wounded and ono woman was lulled. According to information just received the enemy's squadron agoin appeared in sight of the fortress at fi o'clock this morning." A later message from the viceroy says: Tho commandant at Vladivostock reports that yesterday's bombardment resulted in no serious damage to the port. The fortress did not return the enemy's fire. Today, at midday, the enemy again entered Ussuri bay and approached the point from which they bombarded the harbor yesterday. They left again making for the open sea. ST. PETERSBURG, March 7.—Tho Associated Press learns that the Russian authorities have been approached indirectly by American shipping firms desiring authority to fit out as privateers to prey on Jap- • ancse commerce, but that they met with no encouragement. In iust what form these offers came, or on whose behalf, thoy were made, could not be ascertained as tho government would not even consider them. The Associated Press is able to announce officially that Russia will not issue letters of marque. TOKIO, March 7.—Subscriptions to tho war loon opened on March 1st now amount to $39,500,000. LONDON, March 7.-—Cabling from Ping Yang, Korea, under date of March Oth, a correspondent of the Daily Mail says the Russian cavalry retreated hist Wednesday, through Kusong and Sonchon towards Wiju. They destroyed t'..e telegraph lines. SEOUL, March7.—The Russian soldiers operating in the vicinity of Anju arc committing all manner of excesses, maltreating the native women nnd prepctrnting robbery upon every opportunity. Korean soldiers attacked a body of the invaders on Friday last, the fourth instant, and succeeded in killing thirty of them. It is reported thot ns the result of a collision between Russians and Korean soldiers at ivang Me tho Russians were driven beyond the Yalu river. TOKIO, March 7.—A number of trophies from the Russian cruiser Variag, including one gun, have reached the navy dopnrtment nnd have been forwarded to tho Japanese imperial court. The crown princo will accompany the emperor when the court removes from Tokio to Kioto after the adjournment of the Did. TOKIO, March 7.—It is believed that Ihe Russian' Vladivostock squadron is now in the vicinity of tho mouth of llie Tinnen river engaged in covering the movement of troops from Possiet bay to the valley of the Tumcn. Russian scouts are reliably reported to have penetrated south ns far as Kiting Sung. Tho earlier Russian movement into northwestern Korea was regarded as a diversion, but it now appears that considerable force participated. It is thought that tho Russians may occupy and fortify some strong position on Tumcn river. Reports regarding Russian movements in northwestern Korea are meagre and unreliable. Tho force north of the Yalu is being increased but. it is doubted if nny considerable number of Russians hove crossed the river. Tho Japanese cabinet will meet tomorrow to finally consider the programme of financial legislation made necessary hy war, which is to be submitted lo the special session of tho Diet. It is understood that it bos been decided not to introduce legislation affecting tho tobacco monopoly. The construction of tho rnilrond from Seoul to Ping Yang will bo eommencod on March 10th and the line will bo completed by September. «•''< TIEN TSLN, Mnrch 7.—Chang, chief of the bandits called "Chunchus," who commands 22.000 men, well drilled, splendidly mounted and armed with Mauser rifles nnd magazine pistols, has declared his hostility to Russia and is prepared lo move his force* at nny moment. RUSSIA IS INCONSISTENT IC PATHFD flF wants f-nAT. nura.inun nnxiTnA. "" ■ • ■ 1 ■■■«» "I FORTY-TWO WANTS COAL DECLARED CONTRABAND OF WAR. WHILST FEW YEARS BACK WOULD NOT CONSENT. London, March 7.—In answering a question In the house of commons today premier Balfour said tbe government considered that Russia's declaration that she proposed to treat coal as contraband of war was of the greatest Importance. The premier added he was aware that tbe Russian plenipotentiary at the West African conference, held at Berlin In December, 1884 in relation to the neutralization of the Congo, declared RuBBla nevor would never accept an Interpretation that coal should be considered by international law aB contraband of war and that his government would refuse to consent to recognize coal ae contraband either ln relation to the Congo or any other district whatever. In view of this, Mr. Balfour concluded, the British government was taking steps to obtain more precise information In regard'to the Interpretation of the Russian declaration'respecting contraband of war. Mormon President Smith Has 21 Sons and as Many Daughters Says He b Proud of Every One of Then -Testimony Before Ihe Senate In the Reed Smoot Case DON PEDRO'S HIGH GRADE ORE [Special to The Daily News.] Phoenix, March 7.—A clean-up of the ore gotten out at the Athelstan mine has been made, where work has been temporarily discontinued. The Athelstan syndicate is arranging to form a joint stock company to take over the Athelstan-Jackpot group in Wellington camp, and it is understood that work and shipments will he resumed again by the flrst of April. It is about this date that the Montreal and Boston Copper Co.'s smelter at Boundary Falls, is expected to resume operations. On the Don Pedro claim one of the Lake group, being operated by tbe Chi cago-Btitlsh Columbia Mining Co., the contractors for 100 feet of sinking have attained a depth of GO feet, the shaft being well timbered and tbe sinking being on high grade ore, In the case of the Bank of Montreal against the Winnipeg Mines, Ltd., the bank having secured a stay of proceedings recently, to prevent the sale of the mine and assetB for mechanics' liens, the hearing will be held ln tbe supreme court at Victoria early ln April. THREE ROCK SLIDES. The C.P.R. train from the west, due here at 9.35 p. m. did not reacb the city until after 1 o'clock yesterday morning. Three_rock slides occasioned by tbe heavy thaw which set in on Saturday were the cause of the c!elay. The Blldes came down in tho Immediate neighborhood of Bonnington Falls, and were quickly disposed of by a gamr of men sent to the spots for the purpose by a special train. Two of the slides happened after the train h"d passed goin" we«t and before It returned on Its efBt ward trin. One of the section men named Roderick, revived a rather serious blow on the Wt side of the hen-** from a piece of falling rock, fracturing the skull, and makln*» brought to tbe station on the Incoming train when Dr. Hall dressed hi« wound-* and hnd him sent to the Home hospital wh-*re he now is. T/i«t nlirht the hospital authorises snld he wa« progressing favorably and was not in danger. Thr rock cut an artery in Roderick's head and he bled freely, fo that be presented rather on alarming anpenranco wben be first arrived nt the station. NELSON LODGE, K. OF P. There was a pood turnout of the mem bers of Nelson lodge. Knights of Pythla<\ on Sunday morning for the annual church parade. About TO of the knlght- assembled In the lod^e room nt 10.30 nnd proceeded in a body to St. Saviour's church, under the guidance of chancellor commander aldermnn Clements. After a full choral service. Including several appronrhte hymns, the rector. Rev. F. H. Graham, preached an eloquent and able sermon, taking for h's text John xv. 13: "Greater love hath no man than thl* thnt a man lay down his life for his friend." Tbe preache* referred to tbe classleat story of Damon and Pythias, from which the order take- its name, and fn a feelintr address emphasized 'be necessity of practising self denial and se'f-s.icrlflc" for others. It I" stated thnt the rector's permission wll' be asked to have Sunday's cermon nrlnt ed and circulated hv the order. Organist W. At Jowett presided at the orrrnn an'1 rendered several line voluntaries, thp whole musical portion being a marked feature of the service. JAPS WILL ACCEPT VOLUNTEERS, rspcclnt to Tho Dnlly Nr>wn.] Toronto, Mnrch 7—Despite the statement of Nosse, Japanese consul-ceneral ln Montreal, that no volunteers for the Japanese army would be accepted. Dr Birk, Yokohama physician, now In Toronto, says If tbe wnr Is prolonged, volunteers from America and England would be accepted, paid well nnd In surcd for $1,000 each. He says he has beon ln communication with the Japanese consuls at Montreal and Washington. C. P. R. EXTENSIONS. Montreal, Mnrch 7.—Tha C. P. R. todny decided to build nearly 100 miles of track during the coming summer in tbe Northwest Territories. The Phensnnt. Hill hrnnch wilt be extended for 200 miles. Branches, each 25 miles long, will be built from tbe GslWV ft Edmonton line one starting from Wetaskawln and the other from Lacombe. In addition tho Areola branch will be extended to Reg- , Ina, a nlstanee of 115 mile*. Washington, March 7.—With president Joseph F. Smith of the Mormon church again on the stand for the defence, tbe second week of the Investigation of the Smoot case opened today before the senate committee on privileges and elections. Senator Dubois put Into the record the censuB figures for Utah taken in 1890 to Bhow that instead of only three or four per cent living polygamy, as Mr. Smith had said, there were about 22 1-4 per cent of the Mormon population of polygamous age who were living in a state of polygamy In 1890. Senator Dubois gave as his opinion that tbere has been no material reduction In the number of polygamists since 1890. Mr. Worthlng- ton conducted an examination of Mr. Smith to ascertain the process undergone in cases of excommunication. The witness explained the manner ln which the church Is divided Into dlvls ons of wards and stated the machinery of tbe organization through which charges against any person are to be brought and passed upon. He said the apostles have nothing to do with the Judicial affairs of the church. They preach the eospel and send missionaries to other fields. At the joint meetings of the first presidency and the apostles, tbe question of polygamous cohabitation had not been discussed, said Mr. Smith. He declared that when Mr. Smoot became an apostle the status of most of the po'y^amlsts had been fixed many .years before. Senator Smoot, be said, bad never advised for or against a continuance of polygamous cohabitation. Since Utah was a state. It was shown 'he former territorial judges wero chosen without exception, and that all of *hem had formerly sent Mormons to prison for polygamous cohabitation. Tho purpose was to deny the inference that 'he Mormon church dominates the courts. Senator Foraker asked Mr. Smith if lie hnd any objection to Mr. Smoot he- coirlng a candidate for senator, and Mr. Smith said: "I gave my consent to bis becoming a candidate." "Why did you think your consent necessary " asked chnirmnn Burrows, "Beeaure lt Is a rule that any one of the eencral authorities of the church desiring to engage In any business outside * ■f his church duties must get tbe consent of the fin-t presidency and tbe 12 ■postles beforo be can do so." Mr. Smith prate"ted arainsf riving a 'etalled stntcmont of his children, particularly by his "flrst wife, his legal w'fe," he said. "Do you Include tbe number of children you have hnd by Ibis woman since 'he manifesto of 1890 In the number of bl'dren you bave bad by all your wives ■^nce thnt time?" asked senator Hoar. "I do," was the reply. Mr. Tay'or ngnln asked for a detailed chedule of Mr. Smltb'B children horn lnce 1890, nnd over the protest of Mr. 'mith chairman Burrows directed that t!ie question bo answered. Mr. Smith gave a list of children by tbo wives In the order In which ho mar- nod them. The list is as follows: By Julia Edith and Rachael; by Sarah, ABenath and Jennetta; by Edna, Martha and one child which died; by Alice, Fielding, Jesse and Andrew; by Mary, Silas, Agnes, James and Calvin. He said he did not know the age of the last inmed, Mr. Taylor questioned the witness as to tbe age of several of the children, and Mr. Smith replied: "I am ot in the habit of carrying birth records about with me." Both the prosecution and tho defence announced that they were through with Mr. Smith for the present, but beforo ho was allowed to leave the stand, chairman Burrows inquired: "How many thlldren bave you now, Mr. Smith?" "Forty-two" waa the answer; "twenty- ono boys nnd twenty-one girls, and I am proud of every one of them." LIBERALS ELECT DELEGATES fRpcrlnl to Thp Daily News.] Ymlr, March 7.—At a meeting of the Vmlr Liberal Association held recently the following were elected as delegates to attend the Interior District Liberal Council at Rowland on March 23rd: J. W. Ross, Andrew Burgess and A. B, Buckworth. Thn following alternates were selected: Thomas Flynn. John Stlnson, Walter J. Hughes and Spencer Sanderson, SANDERSON SELLS OUT. [Sperlnl to The Dnlly New*.] Ymlr. Mnrch 7.—Spencer Sanderson has disported of his hardware business to U. 8. T. Ro*s, of this town. Mr. Sanderson's depnrture from here will be sincerely rnTPMert, aa be I* an w*r-jr>*flj and up-to-date business man. He Is one of the ploneors of tbo camp, coming here in the spring of 1897. ***n* jjjjgjgfjI'Sjj Bjj iu'."«'i'i*l «w-^s»** THE DAISJY, NEWS: TUESDAY. MaROM & 1904 taJanJil >MijM COMPANY. INCOaKRSTBD 16TO. Clearing Sale Still Booming LACE CURTAINS. A few dozen pairs of White and Ecru Laco Curtains, 3 1-2 yards long and 54 and 00 inches wide, very protty designs, at the following low prices : '$2.00, $2.50, $2.05, $2.85, $3.25 and $0.50. BED SPREADS. A fow only in large and small sizes, honeycombed and satin finished spreads at $1.40, $1.85, $2.45 and $2.85. TABLE LINENS. Very fine Table Damasks in exquisite designs, 72 inches and 00 inches wide, for 75c, 85c and $1.00 yard. Table Napkins, $1.50, $2 and $2.50 dozen The Canadian Bank of Commerce] J i With which Id Amalgamated Tbe Bank of British Columbia HEAD OFFICE-TORONTO. Paid up Capital, K,lul,im. Reserve Fund, 13,000,000. Aggregate Resources Exceeding 178,000,000. BON. GEO. A. COX, President, - B. E. WALKER, General Manager. Deposits ReeelTSd and Interest Allowed Savings Bank Department • Neleon Branch. tj 'mtemo*iqw*t*A,£at^pt9i^tttmol*9f BRUCE HEATHCOTB, Manager. J BAKER ST. PROPERTY FOR SALE McDermld & McHardy _RBAL ESTATE AGENTS, NELSON. 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It Is reported from Ottawa that a large block ot land in Manitoba has been reserved from homestead entry In order to permit of Hugh Sutherland, of Winnipeg, making a thorough examination thereof with a view to determining whether these lands contain a sufficient deposit of gypsum to warrant tbe purchase of an area. It Is stated tho applicant represents that, the plaster, which lt Is the Intention to manufacture from tho gypsum dlscovcre don the lands, Is not produced within the limits of the province; that the market is supplied chiefly by importations from the United States; that with a littlo encouragement there is a fair prospect of establishing in Manitoba a new and Important industry; that the locality Is so rough as to be almost Inaccessible; that it will be necessary to construct twenty- five miles of tramway to carry the product to lake Winnlptg, where It can be taken to market by boat; tbat this will necessitate a largo outlay, which cannot be undertaken unless a sufficient area of land can be acquired, and that these deposits cannot be successfully worked with less thaa a capital of hall a million dollars. The minister recommends, upon Mr. Worn thin ? No! Washed thin I That's so when common soap is used. Sunlight Soap REDUCES EXPENSE Ask for thr. Ortncon par .as Sutherland's representation, that he has acquired the necessary intervening odd numbered sections, and In view of the Importance of the Industry, that he be authorized to sell to the applicant the surface and gypsum mining rights ot the land at 15 an aero. This announcement Is of Interest ln British Columbia, because of the known existence of Immense deposits of gypsum in the vicinity of Kamloops. For tho same reason that nothing has been done with tho Manitoba deposits those In tho valley of the north Thompson river have never been developed. Now that an attempt Is to be made to turn to commercial uses the gypsum deposits of Manitoba lt is to be hoped that attention will be given to the British Columbia deposits. Kamloops hoard of trade, always alive to the best Interests of the district It represents, should at onco take this matter up with Mr. Hugh Sutherland and his associates. THE LEAD INDUSTRY. A great deal of interest Is manifested In the meeting to bo hold hero tomorrow by tho sliver-lend miners. The opinion prevails that tho mino operators should tako tho public Into their confidence and state plainly just what tho situation is regarding the industry. At tho tlmo of tho agitation for the lead bounty the public was Invited to co-operate with the mlno owners in urging upon tho dominion government tho Importance of assisting the lead industry. Tho response was prompt and effective. The taxpayers of Canada are Interested directly ln the production of lead (rom Canadian mines to the extent ot The case of Miss Prankie Orser, of Boston, Mass., is in* teresting to all women. "Dear Mas. Pixkham: — I Buffered misery for several years. My back ached and I had bearing-down pains, and frequent headaches. I would often wake from a restful sleep in such pain and misery that it would be hours before I could close my eyes again. I dreaded the long nights and weary days. I could do no work. I consulted different physicians hoping to get relief, but, finding that their medicines did not cure me, I tried Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, aa it was highly recommended to me. I am glad that 1 did so, for-I soon found that it was the medicine for my case. Very soon I waa rid of every ache aad Fain and restored to perfect health, feel splendid, have a fine appetite, and have gained in weight a lot"— Miss Fkankii Oasis, 14 Warrenton St., Boston, Mass. -teooiforfilt Iftrojltol *f about Ittttr proving (NtasfMJWH cosset so pro- aom. Sorely yon cannot wish to remain weaMickand discouraged, and exhausted -with each day's work. Some derangement of the feminine organs is responsible exhaustion, following any kind of work or effort. for this mstion, folloi __ Work or efi Lydia E. Plnkham's Vegetable Compound will help you just as it litis thousands of other women. the promised bounty of $2,500,000. Thoy have a right to know what the lead miners propose doing to mako this Investment productive. It will not do for either tho mine owners or the smelter men to enter Into any plans for the disposition of this bounty without first making known to tho taxpayers all the facta upon which any proposed changes ln the distribution of the bounty are based. The object of the bounty was not to enrich any particular mine owners, smelter mon or transportation companies. It was secured solely with a view to fostering tho lead mining industry as a wholo and to promote and encourago the smelting of Canadian lead ores in Canada. EDITORIAL NOTES. Tho flvo hundred dollar head tax on Chinese coming into this province is proving as effective as was anticipated by the commissioners who recommended that method of restricting the Influx of Mongolians Into Canada. In the month of January not a single Chinaman entered the country. Last month only one paid the head tax. British Columbia seems to get along well enough without nny Increase ln its Chinese population despite the mournful predictions of sir Mackenzie Bowell and other leaders ot the great conservative party, who intimated that the liberal government would be inflicting a grave injury upon the country by barring out Chinese cheap labor. Word comes from London of the death of sir Joseph Trutch, the first lieutenant-governor of British Columbia Sir Joseph William Trutch was born at Ashcroft, England, ln 1826. He was educated at Exeter, Devonshire, nnd was articled as a pupil to sir John Rcnnle, C.E. In 1855 he married Julia Elizabeth, daughter of Louis Hyde, ot New York. In 1849 he came to the Paclflc coast, and until 1866 practised his profession as a civil engineer in California and Oregon. He was subsequently assistant engineer on the Illinois and Michigan canal and on the Illinois river Improvement works. In 1859 he came to British Columbia and settled ln Victoria. From that time until 1864 he was engaged In tho construction of public works, and among other well known works which he completed was the trunk road from Yale to Cariboo, including tho Alexandria suspension bridge over tho Fraser river, built by him on termB of toll charter. He was chief commissioner of lands and workB, and subsequently surveyor- general of British Columbia and a member ex-offlclo of the executive and legislative councils of the province until the union of the colony with Canada ln 1871, He was one of the delegates to Ottawa ln 1870 to arrange the terms on which British Columbia should enter confederation, and In the following year he went to London to sottle finally tho details of union. When this was consummated ho was appointed flrst lieutenant-governor, on July 1st, 1876. For the distinguished services rendered by him he was knighted in 1887. Tbe late sir Joseph Trutch was well known In Nelson. Ho was chair man of the original Hall Mines company, and spent some time ln this elty superintending the erection of the smelter. WILL VISIT THE GROUP OFFICERS OF HANDY CO. EN ROUTE FOR THE PROPERTY, INTENTION IS TO INSTALL A HOIST, PUMP, ETC. Col. W. N. Brayton and John Mackenzie, of Spokane, and A. J. Curie,* of Kaslo, officers of the Handy Gold Mining & Development Co., are at the Hume en route for Poplar creek, near which the property of the company Is located. They Intend to Install machinery on the property and to push the development work more rapidly than hitherto. In speaking about th© Handy group colonel Brayton said: "We have had a force of men working on tho property since January 1st. There aro now some seven carloads of ore on tbo dump ready to ship to the smelter. The lead has been proven to be continuous by shafts, open cuts, etc., for a distance of 745 feet. It can bo traced on tbe surface for a distance of 3,000 feet. It is one of the longest continuous ledges ln that section, The ledge Is 12 feet wide with a paystreak in the centre 2 1-2 feet wide. The ledge carries gold and silver. Dr. Hacking, of Granite Falls, a director of the company, sampled tho paystreak and the assays revealed that it went $214 to the ton. James Geary, vice-president, also sampled the ledge, and the result from the assay which he had made of the samplings was $169.63. If It averages from $30 to $50 to the ton, I will bo more than satisfied. "Wo go to the mine," he said, "for tho purpose of installing a hoist, a pumping plant and whatever machinery may be necessary for advantageous operation. "The group is located light on the railway track, on Lynch creek, only a short distance from the town of Poplar Our ore bins are situated only 30 feet from the tracks of the C.P.R. branch that runs through tho valley of the Lardeau. "Will we Instal a stamp mill? No. not for the presont nt least Wo will send such ore as wo take out In tho course of development to tho smelter. Further on, when wo havo tho property well opened and large reserves of ore In sight, the question of Installing a plant for Its reduction will be taken under consideration. We have ample water power on the property to operate any plant that It may be found necessary to Instal. It is our desire, however, to flrst show what the property Is capable of producing, and then It will be time enough to talk about the Installing ot a plant for the reduction of the oro. 1 have not seen the property for some time, hut when'l return from visltlns It I can tell you more about It." COURT OF. REVISION. Great Northern Appeals from Assessor Renwlck's Valuation of Wild Lands. On Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock ln the court house, W. A, Jowett will hold a court of revision on provincial assessments for the Nelson district. Some fifty or sixty appeals from tho assessments made by R. A. Renwlck, the provincial assessor, will come up for hearing, but the main appeals come directly or Indirectly from the Nelson & Fort Sheppard and the Kaslo & Slocan railways, practically the Great Northern railway. Tho balance of tho appeals are unimportant, but tho railway cases Involve large amounts. A. H. MacNeill, K. C, of Rossland, will appear for the appellants, and John Elliot will represent the government. The Nelson ft Fort Sheppard railway appeals aro made on several grounds: That they do not own some of the lands assessed; that the lands are not assessable, either when owned by the railway or when disposed of to rrtvate Individuals, under the Subsidy act, ar.d that the rate charged is too high under any circumstances. Tho lands owned by the N. & F. S. are all wild lands. In some cases heavily timbered, and some ior- tlons have practically never been inspected, and lt Is difficult to say what they contain. In round numbers the railway still holds a block of some 500,- 000 acres In this district, after allowing for portions sold to private parties and these have been valued by assessor Renwlck at $1 per acre. The tax fixea by tho provincial government Is now 5 per cent of the valuation; it was formerly 3 per cent, It Is understood that the appellants will claim on Wednss- day that the lands are only worth 10 cents an aero, and thnt portions have no commercial value—for taxation purposea The N. ft F. S. railway lands are all In one block In the Nelson district, but the K. ft S. lands, granted under the net subsidizing that road, are scattered all tho way up Kootenay lake, choice spots only being selected, and the assessor has rated these lands at $2 nn acre all round. The K. ft fl."lands amount to something less than 20,000 acres ln all. There Is no doubt but that tho railways will make a vigorous attempt tomorrow either to dispose of the assessments altogether or to have the rates fixed by the assessor materially lowered. There Is an appeal from commissioner Jowett's decision to the supreme court of British Columbia. "Shaun Aroon" at the opera house on St. Patrick's day evening, March 17th, with Prof. Hepburn- In tho titlo role. The curtain will rise promptly at 8:30 and everyone Is requested to be seated, as no one can bo seated during tbe flrst act. The entertainment will be over a ilttlo after 10 p. m. to favor the ban- puot at tho Queen's hotel, and Prof. Hepburn will entertain by dancing until 12 p. m. GRAND TRUNK BLOCKED. ISpeciRl to The Dnlly Nows.] Toronto, March 7.—Wellington, Grey and Bruce, and London, Huron and Bruce branches of the Grand Trunk are still blocked with snow. No trains passed all last week. rrrffi ittr.y*,"'-'rV'rl v; THE FID IRVINE 60.. Ltd. SEND FOR SAMPLES OF NEW SPRING GOODS (Successors to Fred Irvine & Co.") MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY ' ATTENDED TO NEW SPRING GOODS White nnd Colored Muslins in stripes and checks, nt 12 l-2c, 15c, 20c and 25c. Dimities nnd Organdies in whito ami hlnck nnd all the lending shades, nt 20c, 25c, 30c, 35c, 40c,50c nnd GOc. LACES AND EMBROIDERY Fino Valenciennes nnd Torchon Laco nnd Insertion to match, nt 3c, 4c, 5c, 7c, 10c, 12 l-2c, 15c, 20c and 25c. Now Neckwear, New Belts, Now Hosiery, in nil the latest styles. Ladies' Cambric; Night Gowns in different styles, lnco and embroidery trimmed, at 75c, $1.00, $1.50, $2.00. $2.50. $3.00 and $4.00. Corsot Covers ut from 35c «p. Drawers in Cambric, NainBook and Lawn, (lnco nnd embroidery trimmed) at 50c ,75c $1.00, $1.50, $1.75'iind $2.00. Now Suits in all the latest stylos. Short Eton Jackets, Blouses nnd Shirt Waists in endless variety. Ladies' Kid Gloves. P. D. Corsets. MEN'S FURNISHINGS. MILLINERY. CARPET AND HOUSE FURNISHINGS. t-%%%^%%^%%%%%%%%-9%%%%%%%%%%%%^%^ T.G. PROCTER Insurance Real Estate and Mining Agent FRE ACCIDENT AND PL TE GLASS INSURANCE Houses and offices to rent, ond lota for sale In all parts of the city. RancheB and farm lands throughout Kootenay for sale. T. C. PROCTER BAKER STREET, NELSON. FOR SALE A GOOD CHANCE POR INVESTORS 93150.—Three houses and two lots on Victoria street, with monthly rental of $65. Terms. This offer for one month only. R. J. Steel FOR SALE CO acres choice fruit lands. 30 acres choice fruit lands. 26 acres well Improved. Separately or en bloc. Nothing better ln the Kootenay. 0. E. MILLfcR, Nelson, B.C. A. G. GAMBLE REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE. Turoer-Boeckh Block nJ ViftwU Rh. NaT-wr H. D. ASHCROFT MINERS' LIVERY AND FEED STABLES Teaming and Packing done. Saddle Horses for Hire. Hacks, buggies and Cutters on call day and night Stables on Stanley street, between Silica and Carbonate. Telephone 67. P. O. Box 153, Nelson. WALDORF HOTEL YKIR, B. a 0. a COLEMAN . . . Profrtetoi Headquarters for Mininf and Commercial Hen. Moat comfortable natal In the District. Sample room In sol nwHnn Ktwrthlnst Irst-alaaa THE NELSON HOUSE THBONLT n . .. European Centrally thb citt Located ACCOMMODATION UP-TO-DATE BRIGHT AND WELL VENTILATED ROOata Th* meals served In the Cafe second to Bona. Bar la connection with all tha enoleeet wines, liquors and cigars. Baa meets an trains aad boats. LAKEVIEW HOTEL Still doing business at tne old stand, corner of Hall and Vernon streets. Best one dollar day house In Nelson. No Chinese emnloyed. August Thomas PROPRIETOR. McLeod Hotel CORNER PUR AND SECOND AVENUE YMIR. B. C. Centrally locates, nouilt and refurnishes throughout All modern Improvements. Sample rooms In connection. The only flrst class hotel ln Tmlr. RATES FROM U.E0 UP. FINLAT McLEOD, Proprietor. THE QUEEN'S HOTEL NELSON, B. C. B. C. CLARKE, Proprietor. Lighted by Electricity. Heated by Hot Air. RATES S2.00 PER DAY. First class Dining Room. Large and Comfortable Bedrooms. Sample Rooms for Commercial Men. Madden House ■*».& Do 701 need a oomttrtabls lomtt if n try the Madden Home. Well furnished rooms, lighted by electricity; flnt elan board. Ia the bar you will llnd all tke beet domestic and Imported Uauers and vigors. TROM A R MATTOBN. ProprlBtor NOTICE KOOTBNAT LAKE GENERAL HOSPITAL. SOCIETY. Notice ot Annual Meeting—In accordance with the by-laws of the society, the an- iiiial general meeting; will be held ln the board of trade rooms, on Tuesday, March Sth at 3 p.m. Membership Conditions—All annual sub* Bcrlbers ot the sum of Ten Dollars are mom burs of the society, eligible to take part In the election of directors for the ensuing term, and tn case of Illness are entitled to free treatment ln the hospital. GEORQB JOHNSTONE. Secretary NOTICE A general mooting of tho Kootonny Fruit Growers' Association will be held on Saturday, March mil, at 8 p.m. in the Board of Trad* Reoma 0. NB3WLIN8, Secretary. B/LRTLETT HOUSE tanco. but before he reached us an- o'her SkV pilot ranged alongside and questioned my faros. "You Want to get married, don't you?' said he. 'I thought OXFORD CAFE Meals at all hows, Onea day and night BUSINESS MENS' LUNCH from 12 to 2.30 p. m.. Be, WARD ST , NEXT DOOR TO OFFICE SALOON as"tt ooftTeineniry can, In Offrar to nil- lock the doors and let the people Into these rich preserves. Once the title was vested securely in the hands ot the people lt would not be long before the section would be mado as productive as any ln the province. We are prepared to do all kinds of plumbing, steam and gas fitting on the shortest notice; EBtlmates given. E. K. Strashan & Co., Baker street, Nelson, BASEBALL EXPERTS. Savannah, Ga„ March 7.—The baseball players who will compose the New York National League team this season reported to manager McGraw here today ln readiness to begin the spring practice work. They are Dunn, Brown, McCormlck, Mertes, Dahlen, Devlin, Gilbert, McGann, Bowerman, Warner, Brcsnahan, Mlnnehan, Nops, Mtlligan, Wlltse, Ames, Taylor, McGlnnity and Matthewson. The team will stay a week In this city and then go to Birmingham to Umber up for two weeks. Little Rock, Nashville and Montgomery will be vis- tied ln turn and on April 6th the players will start for home. The rigors of winter are best met by a well nourished system. Clark's Delicious Pork and Beans supply caloric for the body. Try them. Lever's Y-Z (Wise Head) Disinfectant Soap Powder dusted in the bath, softens the water and disinfects, 38 CHEAPLANDS The Nelson and Fort Sljeppard Railway Co, w|d the Kaslo & Slocan Railway Co. will sell 600,000 acres of tho poorer portions ot their railway land grants at tbe following prices and on the following terms: 100,000 acres at 10c per acre, and 400,000 acres at 5c per acre. No sale of less than 10,000 acres. Land ln each sale to be selected by the seller. Purchaser to pay purchase price and taxes for the year 1904 ln cash on date of sale. Survey of lands Included in each Bale to be made at purchaser's expense by a Provln cial Land Surveyor in a manner and within a time satisfactory to the seller. Conveyance to be according to seller's usual form prepared at expense of purchaser. Apply to. CHARLES SCOTT, Land Agent, P.O. Box 1026, Nelson, B.C. HENRY'S NURSERIES Home firown and Imported Carden, Field and Flower Seeds Thousands of Fruit and Ornamental Trees Rhododeridroiis, Rosei, Creenhouse and Hardy Plai-ts For Spring Planting Eastern Prices or Less. White Labor. FERTILIZERS Bee Supplies CATALOGUE FREE. M. J. HENRY, 8010 WESTMINSTER ROAD. VANCOUVER, B. C. NELSON IRON WORKS NELSON, B. C. OLDEST ANDLARGEST IN THE KOOTENAYS Iron and Brass Castings ot every description. Machine Work of all kinds. Jobbing and Repairing a specialty. We keep ln stock Shafting, Pulleys, Boxes, Hangers, Flanges, Couplings, Ore Car Wheels and Axles, Logging Cars, Lumber Trucks, Cast Washers, etc. Break Down Jobs rushed through with dispatch. YOUR CURTAINS During tho dark and dreary days, the dust and smoke wero not ho noticeable as they will seem from now on, when an occaslnal ray of sunshine brings out tholr defects. Wo launder curtains just splendidly. FOR SALE 1 Saw Carriage complete, medium weight. 1 Saw Frame and mandrel, with friction feed. 2 Hoe Tooth Mln Circular Saws, good as new, 1 pair Bmall engines, steam feed. 1 Economist Planer. 1 Friction nigger. I am putting in a heavier feed and will have no use lor tiie above after May 20th J. B WINLAW WINLAW, B.C. The Nelson Business College NELSON, B.C. BOOKKEEPINO—Thc famous Sadler-Howe- Budret Syetcm. (Business Papers hanrlcd as in actual business). SHORTHA SD—SIr Isaac Pitman's Bysem. TYPEWRITING-^Touch System. PENMANSHIP, English, Etc. Bookkeeping and Shorthand thoroughly taught by mail. For pan ilars address W. E. BowinB, Business wager. Box 494. Nelson. B. C. FOR RENT FOR RENT—TWo furnished rooms, steam heated. Apply P. O. Box 671. Nelson Steam Laundry I Telephone 146. WHOLE8ALE HOU8E8. PRODUCE. 8TARXBT ft CO., WHOLflEflAIiE DBAL- era lu Butter, Egga, Cheese, Produce and Fruit Houston Block, Josephine Stmt, Nelson, B. C. HARDWARE. McLACHLAN BROS. WHOLSESALE Hardware Merchants. Logging and Hill Supplies, Stoves, Tinware, Agateware, Iron, Pipes and Mining Supplies. Prompt attention to mailed orders. GROCERIES. A. MACDONALD ft CO.-WHOLESALE Grocers and Provision Merchants.—Importers of Teas, Coffees, Spices, Dried Fruits, Staple and Fancy Groceries, Tobaccos, Cigars, Butter Eggs, Cheese and Packing House Products. Office and Warehouse, corner of Front and Hall Streets. P. O. Box 1006. Telephone 28. CAMP AND MINERS' FURNISHINGS. A. MACDONALD ft CO.-WHOLSESALE Jobbers ln Blankets, Underwear. Mitts, Gloves, Boots, Rubbers, Overalls. Jumpers, Mackinaw and Oilskin Clothing, Camp and Miners' Sundries. Ofllce and Warehouse, corner of Front and Hall Streets. P. O. Box 1096. Telephone 28. ASSAYERS* SUPPLIES. THB B. C. ASSAY ft CHEMICAL SUPPLY Cmpaoy, Ltd.—733 Pender St, Vancouer. B. C—Direct Importers of Assaysrs' Supplies, Sole agents ln B. C. for Battersea crucibles, eta Selling agents for F. W. Braun Co.'s specialties. Cary furnaces. Etc. Wm. Alnsworth ft Co.. and Beckers Sons' fine balances. Agents for Assay Mabor the superior substitute for Bone Ash. Write for sample and explanatory circular. Silver free Lead and Litharge Get our prices before buying elsewhere WANTED NELSON EMPLOYMENT AGENCY. SEWINQ MACHINES to rent S3 per month. Needles and repairs (or all makes of Sewing Machines kept In stock. The Bin- ger Mfg. Co., Baker street. WANTED—First-class Sawyer (band or circular, band preferred) wants engagement. Address David Mansfield, Milan. Wash. WANTED—To purchase, copy of Engineering & Mining Journal ot September 7th, 1901, and January 25th, 1902. Address Hall Mining & Smelting Co., Ld. WANTED—Competent girl or woman for general housework In family of three; soon to more Into clean furnished bouse. Apply to Mrs. Charles Scott, Carney Block, over Kootenay Coffee Store. References required. WANTED—To rent for a month a Smith-Premier Typewriter ln good condition. Apply by letter to P. O. Box 1077, Nelaon, B.O. WANTED—Retail grocery salesmen by corresponding with The Pure Oold Mfg. Co., Ltd., Toronto, will learn of something to tbelr advantage. MUSIC LESSONS HAS TOUR LOVE of Muslo died out because you cannot play the Piano as you used to do? Six lessons In McDonald Smith's system of Touch and Technique will more than restore your powers without any hard practice at the keyboard, and this, should your age be 16 or 60. Or, Ib your playing going off from lock of time to practice? A few lessons in the system will Improve your playing to a degree you would hardly credit, though you should touch no keyboard for weeks. Complete course, HO, F, J. Palnton, Corner Hall and Silica H. S. BODMER, Pianist, (Geneva and London), desires pupils In Music, French and German. Also engagements, concerts, dances, ete. Address Postoflloe, Nelson, B. C. FOR SALE OLD CURIOSITY SHOP-If you want to buy or sell anything go to the Old Curiosity Shop. Always In stock a full line of Crockery, Furniture and Glassware. FRUIT TRESS AND NURSERY Stock.- Anyone requiring Nursery stock or any* thing In the fruit tree line would do well to Communicate with Wm, Stub-bit, Nelson, B. C. IF YOU WANT to buy flrst class dry wood ring up 178 or call on Joe D. Rochon, Room 2, Bellevue House, Hall street THB WHEELER & WILSON Sewing Machine—Three times the value of any other; one-third easier, one-third faster. Rotary motion and ball bearings. The lightest running machine In the world. Needles of all kinds. Taylor & McQuarrle, Agents, Nelson, B.C. DETECTIVE *GENCY THE McLEOD DETECTIVE AGENCY- Prompt attention given to all matters of business. Strictly private. A number of years experience In police and detective work. Address all communications to A. M«i>im1\ Blfiirmnre, Alberta UNDERTAKING-EMBAI MING W. R. BEATTY, CRANBROOK. B. C. Undertaker and Embnlmer. Telegraphic orders will receive special attention. Will go anywhere at any time. i jjjfaffrjHSJjftsj^iBJ^^ ASSAYING Oold. Stiver or Lead, $1.00 each. Copper, $1.50; Gold-Silver or Silver-Lead, $1.50 each. Prices for other metals on application. E. W. Widdowson, Box N 118, Ymlr, B. C, late aaeayer at Nelson Bmelter. REMINGTON TYPEWRITER A NEATLY TYPEWRITTEN IWtcr on hinli grade pnper denotes a successful concern and Ih In Itself a business bringer. The Remington Typewriter In the recognized lender among writing mnchlnCB. The now models with polychromatic rlbbnn and attachment produco hlglilv attractive and effective work. F. C. Winkler, Nelson. Sole dealer for Southern Interior of British Columbia. TICKETS TO aim POO.lt East a?"! West MM nt ■HeBT UNI til tt. PAOi, DULUTH, MlMNBAPOLl. CHICAGO. AND ALL POINTS EAST iEATTLB, TACOIIA. VICTORIA PORTLAND AND ALL. PACIFIC COAST POINTS Throats Pslmot and Tourist Sleeper, OuUni and Buffet Smoking Library Can I-PA8T TRAINS DAILY-, For rates, folders and full intormau. regarding trips, anil on or address or Blast a. F. A N. Railway S. Q. TERKES. O. W. P. a Seattle Wa> H BRANDT, O. P. * T. A.. TH W RW*rals> 4- ■pokaaa, Wast CANADIAN PACIFI RAILW Y LOCAL TRAINS NELSON Lv. Ar. 6.00 a.m. & S. Moyle Kootenay 4.00 p.m. Dally Landing Crow's Nest Route Dally 7.00 a.m. 8. 8. Kokanee, Kootenay 6.30 p.m. Ex Sunday Lake Ex Sunday Mon., Wed., Fr!., Lnrdo, Poplar Creek, Trout Lake Points 8.00 a, m Ex Sunday Rossi and -Trail 10.35 a.m. Ex Sunday 3.00 a.m. Grand Forks, Greenwood 9.35 p.m. Bx Sunday Phoenix, Midway Ex Sunday 9.18 a,m. Slocan City, New Den- 3.40 p.m. Ex Sunday vcr, Sandon and Ex Sunday Slocan Points. 6.40 p.m. Rossland, Trail, Col. 9.35 p.m. Dally River, Vancouver/Seattle, Etc. Dally Low Settlers Rates Westbound Tickets on Sale March 1st For rates, tickets and information apply to local agents or write J. S. CARTER, E. J. COYLH, D.P.A., Nolson. A.G.P.A., Vancouver SPOKANE FALLS & NORTHERN RY NELSON & FORT SHEPPARD RY. CO RED MOUNTAIN RAILWAY CO. VAN. VIC. & E. RY. & N. CO. WASHINGTON St Q. N. RY. The only all rail route between points east, weBt and south, to Rossland. Nelson Grand Forks and Republic Connects al Spokane with tho Great Northern, Northern Paclflc and O. R. & N. Co. for points east west and south: connects at Rowland and Nelson with the Canadian Paclflc Rait- way. Connects at Nelson with the K. R. A N Co. for Kaslo and K. & S. points. Connects at Curlew with stage for Greenwood and Midway. B. C. BufTet cars run on trains between Spokane and Rossland, FFECTIVE MARCH 1st, 1908. 8.45 a.m Spokane 6.15 p.m 10.00 a.m; Rossland 4-35 p.m 7.20 a.m Nelson 7.20 p.m 11.00 a.m Grand Forks 3.36 p.m 9.30 a.m Republic 5.15 p.m H. A. JACKSON. General Passenger Agent. Spokane. Wash Atlanta SS Sailing? O. P. R. ATLANTIC S.S. UNB (Prom 81. loonl Lnko Eric...March 5 L. Manitoba...Mar 1» ALLAN LINE (From Si John) Bavarian March SParisian....Man* 12 DOMINION LINE (From Portland! Canada March 12 Vancouver..March !6 AMERICAN LINE St. Louis....March iNow York..March 12 BED STAR LINE Finland March 6 Valeriana...March 12 CUNARD LINE Ktrurki March 6 Luc.-uila....March 12 WHITE STAR LINE Majestic March 2 Oceanic March 9 FRENCH LINE La Champnpnc.Mar 31.ii Lorraine.Mar 10 ALLAN STATE LINE Siberian March 3 Corinthian..Mnrch 17 Continental Rnlllnep nf Nnrlh Oprmnr Lloyd, ft. A. P. and Italian tinea nn nnplt cation. Lowest ratcp on nil linen J. S. CARTER. W.P.F.CUMMINH D.P.A.. Neleon tlen Act. Wlnnlne* CL^AN'NG AND RFPAIRIMG I wish to announce to the clthnns of Nelson nnd snrroundlntr district that I nm prepared to do all kinda of elein- Inir and repairing on Ladles and Gentlemen's garments at reasonable prices. Your patronage solicited. Jamea Stewart. Phone 248. Opposite Queen's hotel. KOOTENAY RAILWAY AND NAV' OATION COMPANY. I.IMITTon OPERATINO K. & 8. RY. CO. I. N. A T. CO. EFFECTIVE MONDAY, MARCH 7. K. ft S. RY. Lv. 8.30 a.m...SANnON..Ar. 4.25 p.m. Ar. 10.45 a.m....KASLO...Lv. 2.00 p.m. STEAMER KASLO. Lv, 1.30 p.m KASLO...Ar. 11.00 n.m. Ar. 4.30 p.m... NELSON.... Lv 8.00 a.m. P. H. WALSH, Superintendent. CLUB HOTEL Cor. Stanley and Blttca Sts.. Nolnon. B.C RATES 11.00 PER DAY. Under now mnnnRomf"nt Qood ronmn. first olnsB menls. 25 cents, nix o'clock dinner. Special rntes to ntr-ndy hoarders. JOHN OBJLNT. Manager. Synopsis of Regulation! for disposal of Minerals on Dominion Lands In Manl- toba, tbe Northwest Territortss and tha Tukon Territory. Coal.—Coal lands may be purchased at 810 per acre for soft coal and 890 for anthracite. Not more than 890 acres can be acquire-1 by one individual or company. Royalty at the rate of ten cents per ton of 2,000 pounds shall be collected on tbe gross output Quarts.—Persons of eighteen years and over and joint stock companies holding free miner's certificates may obtain entry for a mining location. A free miner's certificate Is granted for one or more years,.not exceeding Ave. up* on payment in advance of $7.60 per annum for an Individual, and from $60 to UN per annum for a company, according to capital. A free miner having discovered mineral In place, may locate a claim 1500x1600 feet by marking out the same with two legal posts, bearing location notices, one at each end on the line of the lode or vein. The claim shall be recorded, within fifteen days If located within ten mllea ol a mining recorder's office, one additional day allowed for every additional ten miles or fraction. The fee for recording a claim Is $6. At least $ioo must be expended on the u-ialm sack year tt HH ta tha mining rat* del In tleu thei-uui W tten $M) na* been ex pended or paid, the locator may upon having a survey made, and upon complying with other requirements, purchase the land it $1.00 an acre. Permission ma> be gnu-ted by tbe mill Hter of the interior to locate claims con mining Iron and mica, also copper. In the Yukon territory, of an area not exceeding 100 acres. The patent.tor a mining location shall provide for the payment of royalty on the -tales not exceeding Ave per oent Pacer Mining Manitoba and tha N.W.T., excepting the Tukon Territory.—Placer mining claims generally are 100 feet square; entry fee, th. renewable yearly. On the North Saskatchewan river claims for either oar or bench, the former being 100 teet long -ind extending between high and tow water mark The latter Includes bar diggings bin extends hack to the base of the hill or bank, but not exceeding 1,000 feet Where steam power Is used, claims 200 feet wide may be obtained. Dredging In the rivers of Manitoba and the N. W. T., excepting the Yukon Territory.—A free miner may obtain only two leases of Ave miles each for a term of twenty years, renewable In the discretion of the minister of the Interior. The lessee's right is confined to the submerged bed or bars of the river below Iff* water mark; and subject to the rights of all persons who have, or who may receive entries for bar diggings or bench claims, except on the Saskatchewan river, where the lessee may dredge to high water mark on each alternate leasehold. The lessee shall have a dredge In operation within one season from the date of the lease for each five miles, but where a person or company has obtained more than ons lease one dredge tor each Qfteen miles or traction Is sufficient Rental $10 per annum for each mils of river leased. Royalty at the rate of two and a half per cent collected on the output after It exceeds $10,000. Dredging In the Tukon Territory-—Six leases of Ave miles each may be granted to a free miner for a term of twenty years, also renewable. The tesaee's right Is confined to the submerged bed or bars jn the river below low water mark, that boundary to be Axed by Its position on the 1st day of August In the year of the date of the lease, The lessee shall have one dredge ln operation within two years from the date of the lease, and one dredge for each five miles wtthln six years from such date. Rental, 1100 per mile for Arst year, and $10 per mite for each subsequent year. Royalty, same as placer mining. Placer Mining In the Tukon Territory.— Creek, gulch, river and hill claims Bhall not exceed 250 feot In length, measured on the base line or genera) direction of the creek of gulch, the width being from 1,000 to 2,000 feet. Alt other placer claims Bhall be 200 feet square. Claims are marked by two legal postB, one at each end, bearing notices. Entry must be obtained within ten days, if the claim Is within ten miles of mining recorder's office. Ons extra day allowed for each additional ten miles or fraction The person or company staking a claim must hold a free miner's oertlAcate. Te discoverer of a new mine Is entitled to a claim 1,000 feet tn length, and tf the party consist* of two, 1600 feet altogether, on the output of which no royalty shall be charged, the rest of the party ordinary claims only. Entry fee. $10. Royalty at th' rate of two and one-half per cent on the value of the gold shipped from the Yukon Territory to be paid to the Comptroller N'o free miner shall receive a gram of more than one mining claim on rich aep .irate river, creek or gulch, bui the ■ami miner may hold any number of --lalnif by imrchuse, and free miners may work their claims In partnership by Allng notice ant paying fee of $2. A claim may be abar* doned, and another obtained on the same creek, gulch or river, by giving notice and paying a fee. Work must be done on a claim each year to the value of at least $200, A certificate thai work ha* been dune must be obtained each year; If not, the •laltn shit!) be deemed to be abandoned, and open to occupation and entry by a free miner. The boundaries or a claim may be de rlned absolutely b> having a survey mad« iml publishing notices in the Yukon Offlcliv ■layette Hydraulic Mining. Yukon Territory.—Lu ■ulhitis nultable for hydraulic mfntng. hav ing a frontage of from one to Ave miles ind a depth of one mne or more, may bf leaned for twenty years, provided the •ground haa been prospected by the applicant or bis agent; Is found to be uusuttablr Tor placer mining; and does not Include within Its boundaries any mining ■■lii'mi- already granted A rental uf SlfrK for each mile of frontage, and roya.lt} al the rate of two and one-halr per cotit on tbe value of the gold shipped from the Territory are charged. Operations must be commenced within one year from the date of the tease, and not less than $5,000 must be expended annually. The lease excludes all base metals, quartz and coal, and provides for the withdrawal of unoperated land for agricultural or building purposes. petroleum.—All unanoroprlutcd Dominion Lands in Manitoba, the Northwest Territories and within the Yukon Territory ore open to prospecting for petroleum, and the minister may reservo for an Individual or company having machinery on the land to bo prospected, an area of 640 acres Bboutd the prospector discover oil in paying quantities, and satisfactorily establish such discovery, an area not exceeding W0 acres, Including the oil well and such other land as may be determined, will be sold to the 1 (scovery at the rnte of $1,00 an sore, suh- subject to royalty at such rate as may be r-trvprffled by order-In-council. Department of the Interior, Ottawa, Bept not. JAMES A SMART, Depuby MlrtBtar of tha THB DAILY ffttWS: TUESDAY. MABCH 8, 1904 2*W+****tj*************trfo ABOUT ONE MAN IN TEN I does not get his offico supplies • trom MORLEY A CO. WE'RE AFTER THAT MAN I Ahout ono man In ten doesn't know his neighbors nre saving money on every doal becauso they do so. WE'RE AFTER THAT MAN ! With up-to-date goods! With low prices! With fair dealing and wo expect to get his orders. ARE TOU THE TENTH MAN ? WE'RE AFTER YOU*! ! 1 MORLEY h Co. BOOKSELLERS * BTATIONBRI NELSON, B. O. OALT AND WOOD OP ALL KINDS. Terms Spot Cub. W. P. Tierney Telephone 265 Baker Street PBIOB or METALS. New York, March 7—Bar sliver 67 7-8; amalgamated copper 47; electrolytic copper 12 3-8; spelter easy. London, March 7.—Lead, £12. NELSON'S NEWS Of THE DAK On Sunday, March 6th, the wife ot Daniel Grant, ot Cedar street, ot a sou. In this city on Sunday, March 6th, the wife of Eugene F. Miller, of Mill street, of a son. ' The steamer Kaslo yesterday brought down two carloads of Reco ore for the Hall Mines smelter. T. G. Blackstock, of the War Eagle, Centre Star and St, Eugene mines, returned on Sunday evening from a visit to Rossland. He Is here for the purpose of participating ln the conference of silver-lead miners on Wednesday. Dr. W. A. Hendryx has succeeded In saving 83.3 per cent of the values In the first run at tho Mountain Lion plant, ot Republic, with his new process. The doctor claims that the cost of treatment will not exceed $1.50 per ton. The Canadian Pacific Telegraphs bas reduced the rate on messages from Nelson and vicinity to Manitoba and points in the eastern portion ot the Northwest Territories from $1 to 75c. This is for messages of ten words and under. J. M. Macdonald, accountant at the Rossland branch of the Bank of British North America, bos been promoted to the position of manager of the Kaslo branch. He will move to Kaslo this week, where he succeeds George H. Winter. I |i I This afternoon at 3 o'clock In the board of trade rooms the annual genera? meeting of the Kootenay Lake general hospital society will be held. The reports for the year will be submitted and the election of directors for the ensuing year will take place. By an arrangement between the C.P.R. and the B. C. Lumber & Shingle Manu- fncturlne Association, the freight from const points to the territories on lumber has been reduced tl per 1,000. The local authorities here say the new rating does not affect Kootenay points, where the rate has already been lowered. The sudden spring thaw which commenced on Sunday has made the Ride- walks around the city off the main thor- ougfares almost Impassible. In many places there Is now nearly two feet of eoft slush that could easily be got rid of bv a little trouble If every one Interested would do bis share of shoveling. P. Briihn. of Portland, passed through the city yesterday en route from New York to Portland., He left In the oven- si lag for Rossland. where he will stop over for several days. For five or six years Mr. Bruhn was employed by the Lo Pol Mining Co. as storekeeper at Braslnnd, and he has many friends ln that city. William Reld, a deckhand on the steamer Kaslo, had a narrow escape from drowning yesterday. He was en pnard |n loading cordwood at one of the fuel stot'ons along the lake when he was knocked off the gangway Into the water, and several minutes elapsed before his companions fished him out with a grap- pllng hook. Charles Forbes McHardy of this city, hns been gazetted a notary public and TOWEL SOAP Do vou use it for tlio laundry? A 2 1-2 lb. bar, around each bar a towel is wrapped, worth the price we ask for the soap. 25cts This week we are offering a special bargain in pure castilo soap, imported from Marseilles; threo large bars for a $1; regular prico 40 cents a bar. T. S. McPherson PHONE 10. H.&M. BIRD DISTRICT AGENTS FOR C. P. R. LANDS—Lota ln Nelson; terms one- third cash. Agricultural and Timber Lands. CANADA PERMANENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION—Loans on Real Estate, 8 per cent Interest, first mortgage. OCEAN ACCIDENT & GUARANTEE CORPORA1. 3N—Sickness and Accident policies. MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO.- Best ln the world. Ask for rates. FRE INSURANCE Best Canadian, Scotch and English Companies. REAL ESTATE-FOR SALE $11100—A six roomed house and lot on Victoria street west, very handy for C, P. R. depot, all modern improvements. Easy terms to suit purchaser. $1600—A five roomed cottage and two corner lots on Mill street. Good position, all modern improvemets . ?1,300—A five roomed houso and two cornor lots, next to the corner of Stanley and Observatory streets. $800 Cash, balance terms. FOR RENT J8.00—Four roomed cottage corner of Ward and Gore streets. $20.00—Eight roomed house, all conveniences, on Park street, near Vernon. $10.00—Four roomed cottage near the car barn. Calsomlned and renovated throughout. WANTED—Desirable properties for sale. We have purchasers. BRUSHES Still after the Dust. A great number have provided themselves with these brushes but thero are still plenty left for everybody at McLachlan Bros, Hardware Merchants O. F. Pownall of Fort Steele, has been appointed a justice of the peace. H. C. Shaw, of Greenwood, barrister, has been appointed a court of revision and appeal for the Kettle River and Vernon Assessment districts. In chambers yesterday before his honor judge Forln, R. W. Hannington, on behalf of the plaintiffs in four cases ot Amas, Brown, Allan and Arnot vs. Provost, C.P.R. garnishees, and T. Mc- Nlsh & Co., claimants, obtained an order that tho claimants appear forthwith and state their claim. Thomas Morgan has been assigned to the East Kootenay Inspection district for coal and metalliferous mines, with headquarters at Cranbrook. The appointment dates from March 18th and Inspector Archibald Dick bas been assigned to the Vancouver Island and coast district from March 21st. G. 0. Buchanan, administrator of the lead bounty, was at the Strathcona last night, and will go on to Trail today, returning here on Wednesday. A second batch of claimants for the lead bounty have sent ln their papers, tbe Highland mine heading the list, as before. Somo of the first claim papers sent to Ottawa have been returned for minor corrections, but presumably the others had gone through all Tight, and the checks have probably reached the miners by now. The last claimants Included shipments up to February 29th. A middle aged Chinese gardener died at his shack about a mile and a half beyond the Silver King tramway on last Friday under suspicious circumstances. A physician was called ln just after the man died and he reported the case to the provincial medical health officer, who at once Investigated. It was found that the Chinaman had died from smallpox and the provincial authorities burled the body in quicklime on tbe spot and burned the shack with all its contents. Two Chinamen who were with the deceased during the letter's Illness and after his death are now under quarantine. Thomas Llewellyn, an old timer in tho Crow's Nest coal fields, was found dead in the boarding house at Coal creek on Thursday morning last He had complained of a pain In hlB side, and ho bad been under the doctor's care for several days. Llewellyn was a Welshman ono about 50 yearB of ago. He had followed railroading, but for some time past he has worked in tho mines. Tho funeral was held on Friday. V*.i/»MJA»A./* 3 3 3 3 3 ■a _ 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Nelson, Trail, Rossland 3 SPARKLING DIAMOND JEWELRY The latest Improvements ln settings, Insuring the maximum security, display and sparkle. The designs aro the latest new century styles. Lowest prices, quality considered. RINGS, BROOCHES, LOCKETS, TIARAS, SCARF PINS, ETC. You are wolcomo to call and examine. We challenge comparison with other stocks. EWERT BROS. | Jewelers and Engravers 9 HOTEL ARRIVALS, Hume.—William Quast, Hanover; W. N. Brayton, John Mackenzie, Spokane; E. N. Belknap, A. J. Curie, Kaslo; Mrs. J. J. Stretzel, Phoenix; R. A. Upper, Revelstoke; K. Jones, W. A Boultbee Vancouver; J. Quail, Woodstock; T. M. Davis, J. A. Henderson, Hamilton; D. McLeod, Winnipeg; J. S. Neill, Granby, Queebc; J. A. Whitehead, Slocan; Mrs. W. B. Davcy, Grand Forks; D. W. Moore, Trail; J. A. Kinney, Rossland. THE STKATHCONA. (FORMERLY HOTBL 1'HAIK.) Strathcona.—G. O. Buchanan, John L. Retallack, Kaslo; J. W. Skoda, G. R. Hough and wife, Spokane; B. W. Widdowson, Ymlr; G, T. Smellie, Vancouver; T. G. Blackstock, Toronto. Quoens.—H. S. Taylor, Seattle; P. Mc- Cosh, wife and child, Orlllia, Ontario; E. B. Allan, Eholt; T. R. Newman, Rossland; F. Piper, Oklahoma; Thomas Aherll, W. Super, Nakusp. Grand Central.—John A. Coulson, Midway; Herbert Smith, City; George Brod- erick, S. Berry, Nakusp; F. Nelson, Revelstoke; William Tiurahle, W. H. Davidson, Slocan. Madden.—Mrs. Kirk, Lethbrldge; D. McBoath, Seattlo; W. J. Hare, Coma- pllx; P. Pons and wife, Fernle; F. M. Stevenson. Lytton. Tremont.—P. R. Martin, Venus mine; I,. M. Mackenzie, Sllverton; R. D. Mlt- It's a Pleasure ib #* To have a good Watch and to have It keeping right time. You are assured of this pleasure if you use ono of our Standard Watches. We will also guarantee you satisfaction with your old watch if you allow us to do the necessary repairing on it Watches and repair work aro equally guaranteed. PATENAUDE Bros., WATCHMAKERS AND JEWELERS SEEDS SEEDS SEEDS Flower and Garden Seeds WHITE CLOVER AND LAWN GRASS SEED. Now is the time to start your early seeds. Let us have your orders early. Canada Drug & Book Go. TORONTO PRICES. Every Dollar Talks Sometimes a dollar says a great deal. In Jewelry a dollar purchase does not amount to much. It Is usually a very orinary trinket. But you would' be surprised to see what a dollar will buy with ub today. Just ask us the next time you are down town. Let us show you what we can give you for a dollar. Incidentally we will be happy to Bhow you what we can give you for two, and three and four dollars, and maybe a hundred, i. The Leading Jeweler J. J. Walker CASH PRICES 7 canB tomrttoei 51.00 10 cans Peas 1.00 Everything „ _\ £?..:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: iS ft 4rl_- C cans Strawberries l.oo OT lllC 6 oans Raspberrloi IM ^.t fl cans Peaches l.Oo H itipqI" fi cans Pear8 lift 1 Ill-Co I 6 cans Plums l.oo Ann1i4vr 10 cans Jam 1.00 V/UtllllY 1^ cans Salmon 1.00 "** * 10 lbs Seeded Raisins l.oo 10 lbs Cleaned Currants 1,00 J. A. Kirl(patrick & Co., Ltd. Wholesale and Reta'l GROCERIES, CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE. THE ONTARIO ACCIDENT COMPANY Holds tho record for paid claims. UPWARDS OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS paid In Nolson and the vicinity within a year. BRYDCES, BLAKEMORE & CAMEi)0N, Limited chell, A. Shetland, Sandon; D. Mansfield, Moyle; O. Peterelt, Kaslo; R. Dade, city. Nelson.—A. Nicholson, London, Ont; Mrs. W. R. Beattle, T. Hinkle, Spokano; W. Evans, Crlpplo Creek; J. A. Whitehead, Rainbow Trout Ranch. Lakevlew.—David T. Brady, Kootenay Landing; George Broderlck, Nakusp. Owing to the pronounced thaw which commenced on Saturday night, the ice at the rink was in no shape for the postponed Nelson-Rossland hockey match, which was fixed for last evening. The game was postponed early ln the day yeBterday, but may be arranged for later on If a cold snap comes and Ice can he got. The Aaron Johnson dramatic company .will give the rollicking comedy entitled "Plnnlgan's Fortune" at the Nelson opera house on Thursday evening. Between acts there' will be some Interesting specialties. For Instance, von Wegen will perform some wonderful feats with the lariat. He is nn expert with the rope and his tricks aro well worth seeing. Mr. Johnson will give some fine recitations. Besides there will bo some excolelnt singing. Tho performances promise to he both Interesting and entertaining. WE WILL BUY 5000 YALE KOOTEtiAY ICE STOCK SOUTH AFRICAN WAR SCRIP M'DERMID & M'HARDY MINING AND INVESTMENT STOCKS. NELSON. B. C. D. J, Robertson & Co, Furniture Dealers HIGH GRADE Don't forget those Go Carts PRICES RIGHT FUNERAL DIRECTORS PARIOBS BAKEB IT. Graduate of % r's Colege of En) aiming NELSON, B O. Phones. Day £92, Night 142 The south hound train on the Nelson & Fort Sheppard ral.way, which connects at Northport with the train for Spokane, did not reach Northport till C o'clock last evening, when it should have reached there ahout 13 noon. The same train north hound did not leave Northport until S p. m. It was 9.50 when it arrived at Waneta and at 12.30 this morning It had not arrived at Ymlr. It will be somo time after 3 o'clock this morning before It arrives In this city. Tho detention-was caused by mudslides. A largo attendance of members and sroctntors greeted the Fraser administration's flrst session at tbo Success Club's mock parliament last evening. Tho premier outlined the policy of tho government. Mr. Croasdalle Introduced a resolution calling on the dominion fjov- ornmeut to encourage Imperial p'vYr- cnllal trade. Judgo Forln moved an amendment recommending no further Canadian preference without a subtlau- tlal return from Britain. The debate was animated, Mr. Blakemnre's s.'fich In opposition being especially adm'itd. On motion of Mr. Graham the rebate was adjourned, and will be continued next Monday with some usual m;!iJe- tlons relaxed. Toronto, Mnrch 7.—Lincoln county conservatives today nominated Dr. Jessop, M.L.A., for the legislature. The Peel county conservatives nominated Richard Blnln, M.P., for the commons, :22a Chemical Fertilizers THE ONLY FERTILIZER TO USE—A SCIENTIFIC PREPARATION —GIVES RESULTS. Unqualified endorsements rocelved from all who used It last year and repeat orders pouring ln. It pays to Fertlllzo your grounl scientifically. No guess work ahout Chemical Fertilizers. Order early as no Stock wll be currloil here. i The Brackman-Ker Milling Co., Limited: T-'ootcnay Agents—Victoria Chemical Company, Limited. •. \ Do You Like Baked Beans? HERE ISA SNAP BOSTON BAKED BSANS 3 lb. Can 15c. We offer 5 cases only at this price Bell Trading Co. TKe New Drug Stor< Our opening, which wns postponed to await our eastern shipments! will be held 011 Thursday, March, 10th, mid the public is invited trt visit us. J Each lady customer will receive n present of a bottlo of good per! fume. Each child a bag of candies, nnd thero are cigars for the men. Opening day, THURSDAY, MARCH 10th. OUR MOTTO — "It Pays to Deal With RUTHERFORD." Wm. RUTHERFORD, Druggist Ward Street, three doors below Baker, Nelson, B. C. / Fresh Cabbage | JUST ARRIVED—The finest quality ever offered at thla Beason of the y**". TRY IT J. Y. GRIFFIN & CO., Limited WHOLESALE ONLT WBT FEBT Are tho Quickest step to tho Doctor's Bill. Buy our good reliable Footwear and Bave paying the Doctor. The Royal Andrew 6 Morrison, Props. AGENTS FOB THE SLATER SHOE THE J. & T. BELL SHOE AUCTION SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE Thursday March 10th, 2 p.m. Acting under Instructions from Mrs. T. M. Ward we will offer for sale at the residence, corner Victoria and Josephine streets, all of the household furniture consisting of: Bedroom Sets, Child's Crib, Singer Sewing Machine, Hot Blast Stove, Sylvian Wood Heater, Bulwer Lytton's Works, Chamber's Encyclopaedia, Sideboard, Rockers, Center Tables, Electric Light Fixtures, Mantle Bed, Extension Table, Carpets, Rugs, Bed Linen, Kitchen Utensils, Etc. Goods on view morning of sale. TERMS CASH. 0. A. Waterman & Co. S.UCTIONHBRS. That this is by far the largest and best offering ln high grade Furniture we have ever made. The goods are all of the latest design, and we have a wide variety to select from, Morris' Chairs $12.00 Up Ladles' Dressing Tables.. 115.00 Up Bureaus and Stands, Bev. Mirror 1U.00 Up Oak Dining Tables $14.00 Up Oak Dining Chairs S 2.50 Up We handle Carpets, Linoleums, and Oilcloths, with values that cannot be beaten. D. McArthup & Co. Furniture Dealers ar-d Undertakers ' 5 and 10 /-\cre Blocks of land, suttnble for milt growing, close to Nelson, fronting on lake, within 16 minutes of electric cars; can be Irrigated all over. Finest location ln the Kootenay. For Sale, Apply O. Newlln*. Box fiaa. Nelson, B. C. HIGH-CLASS CORSET SALE A chance ladios soldom got in B. C. TVc aro overstocked in high priced Corsets. La Vida nnd TV. B. Threo lines that wo will sell nt less than cost to clear out: La Vida, number 090, regular prico $0.00, cut to cloar $4.50. W. B., number 902, 959, and 969, regular price $3.50. cut to cloar $2.00. La Vida Corsets on salo aro in whito and black. *W. B. in drab only. KERR & OO. WARD AND BAKER tftt)..