THE-BAILY NEWS VOL. 2 NELSON. B.C.. WKUJNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1904 NO. 2«8 WILL SOON BE DIGGING U.S. Senate Ratifies Treaty for Canal Across Isthmus of Panama [ Nothing Remains Now for the Commission but to Begin the Work of Excavating the Waterway , Washington, Feb. 23,-Tho United StateB I senate today ratified without amendment I the treaty with Panama for a canal across I the isthmus by a voto of 66 to 14. The ro- I suit waa a foregone conclusion, the intor- I est In the matter being only In the division ■ of the vote on the democratic sldo, which I was not known definitely until the roll Iwaa called, all of the republicans bcuig I for ratification. I Evorythlng Is ready for tho speedy con- Isummatlon of tho Panama canal treaty, land both tho American war and state do- Ipartments have mde preparations for tho ■next step, the former by the despatch of ■ troops to the Isthmus, and the latter by a ■completion of the arrangements for the (exchange of ratifications of the treaty, Iwhlch must tako place ln Washington. iThere Is no reason why this ceremony lihould not occur within the next 18 houre. Im. Bunau-Varllla, tho minister from ■Panama, was at the state department to- Iday In relation to this matter nnd, very lnoon after he has made the exchange of - Itreatles, will lay down his mission, ac- ■cording to notice ho has already given. |Hls successor wl|l be Pablo Arosnmona, a llnwycr of ability and a man of means. •JThe administration intends to press the ■canal project by all proper methods. As la cabinet officer expressed lt the next Istep after the appointment of the com- Imlssion will bo "to scratch dirt." I As Boon as ho learned of the ratification ■of the United States senate of tho Panama lrannl treaty, M. Bunau-Varllla, the min- Ilster from Pannma, sent tho following cabin Ito president Amador of tho republic of ■ Panama: I "The senate hns ratified tho Hay-Bunou- I Varilla treaty. Thla historical fact in- I sures the completion of the Panama canal land the protection of the Panama republic. ■ it crownB my laborious campaign of 16 I years on the political and diplomatic ■ fields to save the honor of the Oreat I French conception, as I had Previously I saved Its life on the technical field, after I four years of warfare ln tho lethmus I against almost Insuperable obstacles. Willie I defending tho great French enterprise, I almost killed by falsehood and calumny, I I acted in tho enpneity of a French cltlncn. I defending a great moral interest nf France. I This excludes all Idea of material remun- I eratlon and therefore, I renuost Iho gov- 1 eroment of tlio republic of Panama to withhold tho salary of my ofllce. It should / form tho nucleus of a -fund for tho erection of a monument by tho grateful ro- nubile of Panama to Ferdinand do Lessors. I the great Frenchman, whoso genius lin> consocrated Its torrltory to tho progress of the world for the honor of Pnnnma nnd tne (Slgnod) "P. BUNAU-VARILI-A." I Panama grants tho United States In 1 perpetuity, a canal strip extending Ave 1 miles on eneh side of tho center of the Snal and acroBs tho isthmus three miles Into the Cnrribbcnn sea nnd the samo distance Into tho Pacific ocean with tho provision that Colon nnd Panama are not included In tho grant. Panama also grants other lands nnd water outside tho sono. which may bo necessary for tho construction, maintenance, operation and sanitation of the enterprise. All Islands In the zone and In addition, n group of small Islands In tho Pacific named Perlco Naoa, Culobra and Flamcnce. nro nlso granted to tho United States. Tho United States exorcises sovereign authority ovor this territory, polices It and nrovldes Its laws. A monopoly of tne transportation across tho Isthmus Is nlsn granted to tho United Stntes. In return for these concessions tho United States guarantees and will maintain tho Independence of Panama. Panama, Feb. 23.-A cablegram from the Associated Press brought president Amador tha first neWB of tho ratification of the Panama canal treaty by tho American senate. Tho Information wns received with great satisfaction. Tho news rnpldly became public ond was received everywhere with expressions of gratlllcatlon. Celebrations In honor of tho event wero held tonight on both sides of the lBthmus. MADE A GOOD BARGAIN. Great Britain's Purchase of Two Chilean Battleships. London, Feb. 23.—During a discussion ln the house of commons today of tho supplementary navy estimates amounting to 16,350.000, the secretary of tho admiralty, replying to criticisms of tho government for purchasing the two Chilean battleships built In Great Britain, but not delivered owing to the disarmament convention between Chile nnd Argentina, announced that tho two vessels had been acquired at the cost of armored cruisers nnd said the government would thereby be enabled to curtail the construction program of 19M, laying down only tho two new battlo- shlps Instead of threo, as previously Intended. Hnd tho Chilean flhlps pasBed Into tho hands of another power, tlio secretary continued, the balance of nnval strength would havo been seriously affected. PHOENIX AERIE. Installation of Ofllcers—Nasty Accident To Two Little Girls. [Special to The Dally News.] Grand Forks, Feb. 23.—The Grand Forks Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. held an Installation in their new hall over the Addison block last night. There were 31 new members admitted, which brings the total membership of this lodge vtoTC. President Rayer occupied the chair and carried out the program in splendid Myle. Visiting brethren from Danville and Republic, Wash., were in attendance. After tha installation and other routine bualn.es was completed an* adjournment ml taken to tilt banquet mil rfhart t sumptuous spread was prepared, Interspersed with music and singing which was kept up until the small hours of the morning. It was one of the most successful affairs of its kind ever participated In by the lodge. A seriouB acident occurred yesterday evening whereby the two young daughters of Mr. and Mrs. B. Disney, were seriously Injured. The two girls, Catherine and Amy, aged 11 and 14 respectively, were riding oh a toboggan drawn by a horse and accompanied by several other children when the horss took fright and ran away. As tho hose began to run the toboggan Btruck its heela and the animal kicked out. Catherine, the youngest one, received a, kick on the side ot head Just over the eye, and has ben unconscious ever Bince, and Amy had her nose broken and was otherwise badly bruised by being thrown against a telephone pole. Both were removed to their home and medical assistance was rendered Immediately. HANNA AND ROOSEVELT TUB DEAD SENATOR'S LAST LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT. GREATLY APPRECIATED THE PRESIDENT'S VISIT Washington, Feb. 2.1-Senator Hanna's InBt written words were In tha form of a pathetic letter to president Roosevelt, in which he acknowledged, ln a way quite characteristic, the president's thought- fulness in calling at his hotel to lnqulro about his condition. The letter was written by the senator on ttie afternoon of Friday, February 6th and waa tho last business of any kind transacted by him. After his death president Roosevelt sent tho letter to Mrs. Hanna in order that copies might be mado by tho family for preservation. The original will be returned to president Roosevelt. Elmer C. Dover, senator Hanna's secretary, gave out the letter today. It says: "My Dear Mr. President—Tou touched a tender spot, old man, when you called personally to inquire after me this morning. I may be worse before I can be better but all tho Bame such drops of kindness are good for a fellow. Sincerely yours. (Signed) M. A. Hanna." "Friday, P.M." Tho next day a roply waa received from the president with a note stating that it was to be shown to the senator when Mrs. Hnnna thought best. Senator Hanna never saw the reply which waa as follows: Fob, 6, 1904.—Dear senator: It is, Indeed, yo.ur totter from your sick bed which Is touching, not my visit. May you very soon be with us again and feeling aa Btrong in body and aa vigorous in your lender- ahip and your friendship as ever. Faithfully yours, (Signed) Theodore Roosevelt" ARE COMING TO CANADA ABOUT 100,000 SETTLERS- EXPECTED DURING 1904. MANY FARMERS ASSURED FROM THE BOUNDARY BTATES. O B. Forslund, the genial immigration agent of the Canadian Pacific railway. Is ln the city aa the guest of Joseph 8. Carter, tho district passenger agent. They, havo been friends for many years and never neglect an opportunity of holding a reunion and going over reminiscences together. Mr. Forslund always brings some novelty from the marts of the eastern centres with him for hla friend and did not forget Mr. Carter this time. It was a Bmftll statute of rare workmanship and unique design which he gave Mr. Carter yesterday. When Mr. ForBlund was seen last evening by a News representative he said that he had Just returned from a tour through the states. While in Spokane J. Vf, Grieve, tho Immigration agent of the Caandlan Pacific there stated that as a result of his missionary work he was certain that 6,000 farmers would leave Washington, Oregon and adjoining stateB for the prairies of Manitoba and the Northwest during the coming spring, summer and fall. The immense yields of wheat and other grains In the Northwest was a magnet which ceuld not fall to attract the land hungry. Government land open to settlement la getting scarce In the states and the farmers have only to bo told that there la cheap land In the Northwest to induce thorn to migrate to what Is one of the greatest granaries. In the world. Asked what the Immigration to Manitoba waa last year, Mr. Forslund said he would give the estimate of the government, which waa 60,000, while the total immigration Into Canada during the same period was 90,000. Asked what he thought tho number of immigrants would be this year Mr. Forslund said he was not a prophet or the son of one, but he felt certain that it would equal that of last year. Mr. Forslund said that thero is considerable talk everywhere of the mines of "British Columbia and that the faith in this section was reviving everywhere. Nelson, ho said, would expand with the growth of tho mining Industy and it wns easy to see that In few years it would bo a large and prosperous centre. MORE PROHIBITION WANTED Methodists Want Betting Intelligence Excluded From tho Press, Toronto, Feb. 23.—Tho Stock Exchange partook of general weakness today. Trading was fairly active. Canadian Pacific last a point from 114 7-8 to 113 7-8, and closing at tho latter price. Rev. Dr, Chofln, Methodist secretary of the moral reform association, la officially calling upon the quarterly boards to mom- orallzo tho dominion government for the enactment of a law prohibiting the publication of betting intelligence In newspapers. Mrs, Hugh Ryan, widow of the lato contractor Ryan, of Toronto, died nt Cairo, Egypt, yesterday. LOCOMOTIVE EXPLODES. Sets Fire to Caboose and Two Occupants Lose Their Uvea. Willlamsport, Feb. 23.—Lewis Swazer and John Mahey, of Erie, lost their lives today by the explosion of a locomotive on the Philadelphia and Erie railroad near Kane, Pn. Both were asleep In the cabooao nt the time of the explosion. Malay's body wno burned to n crisp while Bwazrr died a short time after r-plng- taken from ths burn- Irg wreckage. The enalne-ir and fireman -were blown out of the cub ot tht engine | tut w«r» not fatally injuria. VUD1V0ST0CK IS DOOMED CUT OFF FROM BASE OF SUPPLIES-PANIC AT PING YANG PRESAGES APPROACH OF OPPOSING ARMIES London, Feb. 24.—The Chee Foo correspondent of the Morning Post under yesterday's date says 40,000 more Japanese troops have landed at Chemulpo and that he had received confirmation of the report that some Japanese had landed at Pigeon bay, others at Talien Wan, and that an engagement occurred on the night of February 12th. The correspondent- at Seoul of the Dally Mall reports a panic at Ping Yang, Korea, which is regarded as heralding the approach of the opposing armies. According to the Standard's correspondent at Seoul, the Japanese bombarded Port Arthur at intervals between the 8th' and the Uth of February, inflicting, however, but slight injury. The report is confirmed, the correspondent continues, that 70 mllea of railroad track and some Important bridges have been destroyed between Harbin and Vladlvostock. If the latter report is true, it would be a great advantage to the Japanese, as Vladlvostock is known to be badly supplied and it therefore could not long resist a Japanese attack. There is still, however, no news of actual operations of any kind. Special dispatches from St. Petersburg gfve various sensational ronorts of a political nature, the Telegraph, for Instance, says the Russian government haa ordered Its ambassador at Constantinople to obtain the permission of the porte for the exit of tho Black sea fleet, but M. Stinovleff, the ambassador, declined to make this request and was unable to give tbe Russian foreign office conclusive reasons for his refusal. In a dispatch from Tokio a correspondent of the Times says some hundreds of Cossacks reached Chonju, 30 mllea south ot the Yalu river, on the afternoon of February 20th. Thirty troopers crossed the river at Kazan the .same evening, thus arriving within 45 miles of Ping Yang, Korea. It Is understood the Japanese diet will meet the middle of March for the introduction of the war budget. There Is a rumor that the Russian Vladlvostock squadron has again put to sea. A correspondent of tho Times at Wei Hai Wei says ho hears that all the mechanics at Port Arthur, Dalny and Vladlvostock are Chinese and that it is Impossible for the Russians to repair their damaged warships. ALEXIEFF'S ORGAN Summary of Contents ot Latest Issue of Novy Krai. ParlB, Feb. 24.—In a dispatch from Harbin, Manchuria, a correspondent of the Matin says ambulances are being sent there from all parts of Russia, and that the Baltic railroad has furnished a sanitary train for 200 wounded. The Novy Krai, viceroy Alexleff's mouthpiece at Port Arthur, continues to appear occasionally at Port Arthur, but only one compositor remains in town. The issue of last week contained an order by general Stocsel reprimanding drunkenness and luxury among the soldiers, and ordering the band to play twice a week, .encouraging telegramB from viceroy Alexieff to the commanders sending detachments of troops to Manchuria, a telegram from Cossacks from the Amur to the czar affirming their devotion, a declaration of thanks to the czarina for her Initiative in sending clothing to the soldiers, an article on the Japanese in Korea with an account of their plans to conduct landing operations with Sasebo as a base, extracts from the Japanese Weekly Chronicle to the effect that It would be easy to drive the Russians out of the country once the railway was destroyed. The foregoing is a complete summary of the last Issue of the Novy Krai. JAPS HAVE ANNEXED KOREA Story Contained in Dispatch to Paris From Port Arthur. Paris, Feb. 24.—A dispatch from Port Arthur, published this morning, denies categorically tbe reports of a new attack by Japanese torpedo boatB, and says that they have been repulsed with Iobs, as they appeared in the roadstead. The Russian colony at Seoul has taken refuge ln the legation at Chemulpo, and in the offices of tbe Russian East China compony, which Is guarded by sailors. The allegation Is mado, according to this dispatch from Port Arthur, that tho Japanese have dethroned the emperor of Korea and annexed the country. RUSSIAN MILITARY EXPEnT Outlines Japan's Plan of Land Operations.—He May Bo Mistaken. St. Petersburg, Feh. 28.—M. Jelctz, a military expert, who Ib to accompany general Kouropatkln to the front, predicts that the Japaneso will make their base ot operations along the line between Ping Yang and Won San, Korea, relying upon tho protection of the fleet against a flank attack. Tbe Japanese trmf -Mil. tram this line, have to march 300 miles or«r moiwtsiaous country to the Yalu river, where they will And the Russians strongly entrenched. If they succeed ln forcing Ails line back, they will And another Btrong Russian line extending from the Yalu to Mukden. They may then divide their forces, using one half to hold the] Russians ln check, while the other half goes south to besiege Port Arthur, j In this event the Japanese will be liable to a flank attack by the northern Ruslan forces at Kirin. The appointment of admiral Maka- roff to command the Russian Pacific fleet, baa been published ln the Gazette. A Russian correspondent of the Associated Press at Port Arthur telegraphs that tbe appointment of general Kouropatkln to command Russia's military forces ln the far east, has been received with delight there. Before leaving Port Arthur, the correspondent continues, viceroy Alexleff conferred upon lieutenant-general StoessA all the rights of commander in the fortified district. RUSSIA'S LATEST PLEA. Claims Japan Has I Ignored Neutrality of Korea.—France Concurs. St. Petersburg, Feb. 23.—Foreign minister Lamsdorff yesterday sent the following letter to Russian representatives abroad: "Since the rupture of the negotiations between Russia and Japan the attitude of the Toklo cabinet has constituted open violation of all customary laws. The imperial government considers it necessary to draw the most Berious attention of the powers to the acts of violence committed by the Japanese government with respect to Korea. The independence and Integrity of Korea as a fully independent empire has been fully recognized by all the powers and the inviolability of this fundamental principle was confirmed by article 1 ot the Shlmonosekl treaty and hy the agreement specially concluded for this purpose between Japan and Great Britain on January 30th, 1902, as well as by the Franco-Russian declaration of March 16th, 1902. The emperor of Korea, foreseeing the danger of a possible conflict between Russia and Japan, addressed early ln January, 1904, a note to all the powers declaring his determination to preserve the strictest neutrality. This declaration was received with satisfaction by the powers and was ratified by Russia. According to the Russian minister to Korea, the British government charged the British diplomatic representative at Seoul to present an official note to the emperor of Korea, thanking him for his declaration of neutrality. In disregard of ail these facts, ln spite of all treaties, In spite of lis obligation, and in violation of tbe fundamental rules of international laws, it has been proved by exact and fully confirmed facts that the Japanese government "(1.) Before the opening of hostilities against Russia, landed its troops in the independent province of Korea, which had declared its neutrality; "(2.) With a division of its fleet, it made a sudden attack on February 8th, that is, three days prior to the declaration of war, on two Russian warships in the neutral port of Chemulpo. The commanders of these ships had not been notified of the severance of diplomatic relations as tho Japanese maliciously stopped the delivery of Russian telegrams by the Danish cable, and destroyed the telegraphic communication of the Korean government. The details of this dastardly attack are contained and published in an official telegram from the Russian minister at Seoul. "(3.) In spite of the international laws abovo mentioned, and shortly before the opening of hostilities, the Japanese captured as prizes of war certain Russian merchant ships ln neutral ports of Korea. "(4.) Japan declared to tho emperor of Korea, through the Japanese minister at Seoul, that Korea would henceforth be under Japanese administration, and she warned tho emperor in caso of his non-compliance Japanese troops would occupy the place. "(5.) Through the French minister nt Seoul, she summoned the Russian representative at the Korean court to leave the country with the staffB of tho Russian legation and consulate. "Recognizing all the above facts substitute a flagrant broach of International lnw, tho imperial government considers It to be Its duty to lodge-protest with all tho powers against this procedure of the Japanese government, and lt Is firmly convinced that all the powers valuing the principles which guarantee their relations, will agree with tho Russian attitude. At the same time the Imperial government considers it necessary to Issue a timely warning tbat owing to Japan's illegal assumption ot power ln Korea, tho government declares all declarations which may be Issued on the part of the Korean government to bo Invalid. I beg you to communicate this document to the governments to whioh you ut atcratltsC (llgMd), Lamsdajrff." Pari,, Feb. 2».—RiMla baa tht sym pathetic support of France ln the former's latest presentations to the powers that Japan Is guilty ot a violation ot International law ln consequence ot the attacks upon the Russian warships at Port Arthur and Chemulpo before the declaration of war. No intention exists iu official circles to take up the Russian note on the subject with the view of pressing action by the powers, and it Is said that nothing effective could be done in this direction. Attention is called to the occupation of Korea by Japanese troops in spite of the declaration of Korean neutrality. It is suggested in diplomatic circles that France, which has been- charged with the protection of Russian interests in Korea, should properly make objection to tho Japanese action. But nothing of this kind has been done. At the Korean legation here today lt was said that Korea had declared her neutrality from the outset and that therefore if the Japanese occupied Korean territory and proposed marching through Korea on their way to Manchuria lt was not with Korea's consent but bocause she was unable to prevent It. The legation officials added that the 50,000 stands of arms recently ordered by Korea still remains in France. Nothing is known at the French foreign offico regarding the report that the Russian ambassador to Great Britain had gono to St. Petersburg with important proposals from king Edward in the direction of peace. So far as Russia is concerned it is said that she would be willing to accept overtures on a reasonable basis, but lt Is believed that Japan, having engaged in the war, will not withdraw until she has conquered. Concerning the dispatch ot French naval and military reinforcements to Indo-Chlna lt Is announced authoritatively that the' steps taken 'are simply In accordance with the program adopted two years ago. TALK IS CHEAP. Russian Authority Says Japan Will Be Driven Into the Sea. St. Petersburg, Feb. 23.—"The war will end In August or Septembor In the complete defeat ot the Japanese," was said to the Associated Press today by a high authority ln Intimate touch with Iho Russian war plans, whose opinion can bo taken faithfully to reflect the belief In tho highest official quarters. He added, "How the Japanese hope to succeed when our army in the east is strengthened to a point equal or superior in number to that of our adversaries wo aro honestly unable to comprehend. It will not be difficult to place two, four or oven six hundred thousand additional men in the field if necessary. When our forces nro concentrated and ready they will finish by driving the Japanese into the sea. Frankly it seems to us that tho Japanese either have utterly failed to appreciate Russia's resources or have counted on tho aid of Great Britain or the United States, neither of which ever contemplated becoming Involved. So far as Great Britain Is concerned we do not believe any hallucinations existed there. We think the British statesmen, who did bo much to push Japan Into war, realized that with Japan's defeat they would accomplish two things for Groat Britain. First—To give Russia a check. Of course the war must impede our progress temporarily. Second—To crlpplo Jnpan's maritime power, which was beginning to be greatly felt on tho Pacific coast. It can be said With tho utmost positiveness that Russia will bide her time. Sho will act on tho defensive until she is confident her weight ot numbers will lcavo no doubt as to the result. Reinforcements are going forward at the rato of 3,000 per day. Probably some time will pass beforo Russia feels pro- pared to assume the offensive." WAR THE ONLY POLITICS. Toklo, Fob. 23.—Tho plan arranged for tho emperor and imperial head- quarters to move to Kyoto has beon temporarily abandoned, and it Is now thought bettor not to remove until aftor tlio closing of tho special session of the diet early In April. Tho Inconvonlenco of removing the seat ot govornmont and convening Ihe diet nt Kyoto is tho reason assigned for the change In tho plan. Small interest Is manifested In the forth- rnniing election. Tho war overshadows all political questions Just now. The country Is united politically and It Is expected that tho new diet will fully support tho government and cordially approvo all measures concerning the war. THANKS BRITISH OFFICERS. Tho mlkndo today received ln an audience captains Lee and Paynter and lieutenant Boylo, of the British navy, and thanked them for navigating the Japanese armored cruisers Nisshin and Kasuga from Genoa to Japan. His majesty conferred on them tha order ot the rising sun and presented them with flfW ot silver and lacquer work from the imperial collection. The foreign crew ot the Nisshin sails for home on the steamer Siberia from Yokohama, by way of San Francisco. NO LACK OF PATRIOTISM. Russians Ready With Their Money and Musis. St Petersburg, Feb. 23.—The czar received deputations trom provincial assemblies at the winter palace today and received trom them addresses of loyalty and patriotism. In expressing his thanks, his majesty said that in these painful times he found consolation ln such expressions of patriotism coming from all the provinces. A correspondent of the Associated Press Is Informed that the czar recently stood at the telegraph key and talked with viceroy Alexleff practically uninterrupted-. Military men desiring to accompany the Russian army have been notified that they can proceed when convenient but that accommodations and commissariat supplies cannot be guaranteed before March 15th. Poltava, Russia, Feb.,23.—The provincial assembly has voted 1125,000 to strengthen the Russian navy, fl2,600 for the Red Cross movement and 112,500 for the families of Russian soldiers and sailors who fall In battle. t Kharkoff, Russia, Feb. 23—Bands of strolling musicians, many of whom are blind and who sing Russian songs, are leaving for the far east for the purpose of reminding the young soldiers ot the exploits of their ancestors. These musicians always accompanied Russian armies in the olden times. Yalta, Crimea, Feb. 23.—The building of the railroad along the southern shore of the Crimea with state funds has been postponed on account of the war. DISGUISED AS COOLIES Japanese Officers Tried to Blow Up Sungari River Bridge. St Petersburg, Feb. 23.—The Japanese who were hanged by Russians ln Manchuria for attempting to blow up the railroad bridge over the Sungari river, were disguised as coolies. They were arrested just as they were about to make the attempt. Inquiry revealed the fact that they were Japanese officers of the general staff, named colonel Assai, of the engineers, and lieutenants Zeen- elelascha and Kasulata, of the sappers. They were hanged from the girders ot the bridge. RIDINGOIUFREE PASS WfLL BAR VOUR HEIRS FROM COLLECTING DAMAGES. SHOULD YOU BE KILLED IN A RAILROAD WRECK. Washington, Feb. 23.—Tho question as to whether a passenger ou a train riding on a free pass, who loses his life on account of any act of carelessnesa on the part of the railroad company, stands on the samo footing as a passenger who pays his fare, today was decided by the United States supreme court against tho freo passenger. Tho case in which tho opinion was rendered was that of the Northern Pacific railroad company vs. Louise H. Adams and Frank Adams, heirs of James H. Adams, attorney, of Spokano. Mr. Adams was killed while riding on a pass which contained a stipulation exempting the railroad company from liability in tho case of accident, The supreme court hold tbat there is nothing in public policy to prevent a contract between a common carrier and a free passenger exempting the carrier from liability ln case ot accident. HAVING THB PICTURE TOOK. Dowager Empress of China Succumbs to Wiles of Yankee Artist. Paris, Fob. 24.-Tho Petit Journal this morning publishes an Interview with the ■ecretary of the Chinese legation who declared thero waa no reason to expect disturbances In China. If there were any, he sold, they would ha sternly repressed Tho secretary said the emperor and dowager-empress of China had never been photographed but that tho dowagei-etnpreBs had yielded to the solicitations of nn American artists now In Pekln, who Is painting her portrait. When completed it will be Bhown. In the Chinese pavilion at the St, Louis exposition. NEUTRALITY OF CHINA Ylng Kow, Feb. 23.-Tho consuls hare decided on concerted action looking to the neutralization of New Chwang.. They will, however, endeavor to secure an expression of Russian opinion before acting furtlu-r An authoritative Japanese report says that ono hundred Japanese refugees sent to Port Arthur have not been accounted for up to February 19th. Persistent refusals of official information complicates United States consul Miller's difficulties, An officer of the Russian Intelligence department Is leaving for Pekln ami the Interior of China for tlio purpose of reporting on ths attitude of the Chinese. NAPANEE PANIC NOTES REAPPEAR Hamilton, Feb. 23.—It is likely that tho provincial detectives will try to trace tho bank bills stolen from the Dominion Hank at Napanoe somo years ago, and which have been put In circulation here within the past few days, Two local hotel men and Gcorgo Owenn, a well known sportuig man, got the bills at a. cocking main at Buffalo last Thursday night, They won a wager, nnd received theso hliln, which were dried up, showing that thoy had been burled. There were some Peterboro and Nnpnneo sports at tbe main. ANOTHER WAR IMMINENT Conditions in the Balkans Point to Early Outbreak of Hostilities Bulgaria Desires Peace But Is Prepared for War-Turkey in Intractable Mood Now That Russia Is Busy STABBED HIS UNCLE "vVlnnpcg, Feb. 88,—Wm. Dennett, aTyn- ditll farmer, was (tabbed by his nephew, a visitor from th* lutes, during a drunken row last nt-ght, and will probably dlt, Beth were drtnklnr heavily. Berlin, Feb. 23,—The conviction of the German government that war between Bulgaria and Turkey is within measurable possibilities Increases, The war ln the far east. It ia asserted, has changed the temper of tha Turks towards the reforms In Macedonia to positive intractibillty. The Bulgarian government, four days after the outbreak of the war, placed an order with Loewe & Co., the Mauser rifle and cartridge makers of Berlin, which order waa doubled Friday last. Parle, Feb. 23.—As a result of recent representations to the po.te lt Is asserted authoritatively that Turkey, aa well as the Balkan states recognize ihe Austro-Kussian reforms as being In force and will aid In their execution. All tha powers are Impressed Tilth the Importance of acting together ln order to prevent war. The Temps publishes a special dispatch from Belgrade which declares that the Albanian revolution has not been exaggerated. According to the Temps Bulgaria desires peace but Ib prepared for war, the country having been turned Into an armed camp and warlike proclamations being issued to the army.. Constantinople, Feb. 23.—M. Natcho- vltch, the Bulgarian agent here, who has just returned to his post, brought back formal assurance to the porte that the Sofia government Intends to maintain an absolutely correct attitude with regard to Macedonian affairs. There Is now a more conciliatory tendency In the Turkish official world towards the Bulgarian demands, and this creates the hope that the relations between the two countries will be improved. LEVEL HEADED MANAGER Avoids What Might Have Proved a Disastrous Panic. Rochester, Feb, 23.—A fire broke out about 9 o'clock this evening at the Bic- ford-Schantz furniture factory on South Water street, and led tbe manager of the Cook opera house, the stage entrance of which was In close proximity, to dismiss, tho audience. He announced that it was necessary to suspend the performance as tho lighting apparatus was out of order. The audience did not know tho location of the fire until they got outside. Tbe people went out quietly and there was very little excitement The factory was located ln a five story block ln the heart of the business section. Tbe fire broke out on the fifth floor. Its origin Is unknown. The dam- ago is estimated at $60,000. A CRAZY BARONET Makes All Kinds ot Troublo at Fashionable French Resort. Mentone, France, Feb. 23.—Sir Home Scton Gordon, hart,, became suddenly demented here yesterday, and behaved in such a manner that he eventually was taken into custody and placed ln charge of a doctor. He telegraphed to numerous hotels ordering rooms for 300 imaginary friends, and created a scene at the British consulate.. He sent a telegram to king Edward and the British foreign office, complaining of the way be hnd been treated. The baronet is in his 69th year and is a well known traveler and publicist. WHITES AND BLACKS Engage in Pitched Battle—Hot Old Time In Texas. Bryan, Texas, Feb. 23.—In a pitched battle todny between whites nnd blacks, near MadlsonvIIle, Snm Sony, a prominent young man, was killed and several other whites wounded. Ono of the negroes Involved hns been captured nnd tho country Is being scoured for tbe others. There Is much excitement there tonight. PROBABLY SPIES. Yokohama) Feb. 23.—Police and other ofllclnlH and Interpreters have left Toklo for Myako Island, southeast of the Idzu peninsula, where twelve Russians recently landed from two boats, dcclnrlng they had beon shipwrecked, but carrying arms nnd photographic cameras. Tho captain nnd two of tlio crew of tho ship have been brought to Yokohama and turned ovor to tho French consul. SULTAN'S NEPHEW INJURED. Cnlro, Egypt. Feb. 23,—In nn ntitomoMlo accident, which occurred todny, prince Ibrahim, nephew of the sultnn of Turkey, and two women who were riding with him wero seriously Injured. BROKE THE DANKER. Berlin, Feb. 23.-Frletz Mayor, a banker, snys the Tageblatt, left Berlin In cnjiRe- quence of liabilities, -nmountlng to |SO0.0O\ Incurred on account of toss dus to tha depreciation of Russian securities. LAMBDORFF WANTS TO RESIGN Paris, Feb. 24 —The Paris edition of tlin Now York Herald asserts tbat tbe forel-fn mlnlstsr of Russia, Lamsdorff, want* to to* alffn, uid that M. Wttto will sutenod him. THE DAILY NEWS: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1904 to si v s. C3 O S a ta 3T P JS 3 OA CC o vc CO FISH FCtf THE LENTEN SEASON Smoked Goldeyes, very fine per dozen, 70o, Smoked Bloaters per pound, 13 l-2o Smoked Kippered Herrings Per pound, 12 l-2o Finnan Haddie Per pound 15c Boneless Codfish per pound 12 l-2e Shredded Codfish Per packet, 12 l-2c Loch Fyne Herrings, from Scotland per keg, ?1.75 Labrador Herrings per pall, $2.00 Labrador Mackerel Per pall, 12.76 Fresh Mackerel, In tins 16c Finnan Haddie, ln tins ' 150 Kippered Herrings ln tins wo Anchovies ln barrels 3*>o Dried Smoked Herrings per box 30c :i**ffi*'9?*mp4 The Canadian Bank of Commerce! With whioh Is Amalgamated Tiie Bank of British Columbia UBAD OFPICE--TORONTO. Paid up Capital, »s,/uo,iK». Reserve Fund, $,000,000. Aggregate Resources Exceeding S78.OOO.DO0. HON. GEO. A. COX, President. - R. E. WALKER, General Manager. I Savings Bank Departmrair~^^*,,^^M'1I"Mrert^0,TO,*! t* SelSfln Branch. BRUCE HEATHCOTE, Manager, f tttn„fW\i, IHn^ is HI tarn ii M illflllslMj I s*l»e> ses*il Aaaawl IiHhHiiM iHinanll tWt fn i lln Mli QaaoaJt -H*9T|---#'TV9ris9Ti^B^iv^^v*'Bfl7^vs'^n^V*^'---s^'^P^-'-|BlTv^*T^ ^*tmr ^^oar^o-tmrrtatAjo^m^ojtmmoMmAM] rroaa>ttr^m;tmjmrmwtmmjrm\m AND WILL IN THE FUTURE OCCUPY THIS SPACE IN ADDITION TO THE ONE WB ALREADY HAVE ON THE LAST PAGE. M'DERMID & M'HARDY MINING SHOCKS, REAL ESTATE, FIRE, LIFE, ACCIDENT, HEALTH AND LIABILITY INSURANCE. THE DAILY NEWS Published at Nelson every morning, Except Monday, by F. J. DEANE SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Daily, per month, by carrier $ 65 Daily, per month, by mall E0 Dally, per year, by carrier 7 00 Doily, por year, by mall 6 00 Dally, per year, foreign 8 00 TUB WEEKLY NEWS: ' Weekly, per half year tl 25 Weekly, per year 2 00 Weekly, per year, foreign 2 00 ADVERTISING RATES: Display Advertisements, 16 per Inch per month; Display Advertisements, CO cents per inch each Insertion less than a month; Locals, lo cents per line each insertion; Classified Advertisements, 1 cent per word each Insertion; Wholesale Cards, $2.60 per month; Society Cards, 22.60 per month. LONDON AGENCY: Tho Daily News Is on file at the oJBcess of F. & J. Hardy A Co., Advertising luid Press Agents, 20 Fleet Street, London, E.C., England. A QUESTIONABLE FLOTATION. It Is practically a foregone conclusion that there will be a big rush into the Lardeau district tbia spring. The probabilities are that a great deal of money will he Invested ln promising mineral claims In that district. From all that can be learned no metalliferous field in North America offers better inducements for legitimate mining undertakings than the Lardeau. This being the case lt Is all important that anything of a wild cat nature should bo quickly exposed and all attempts to mislead tho Investing public promptly frowned down. The Daily News has been favored with a copy of a prospectus of "Tho Lucky Jack Mining Company, of Seattle, capital stock 11,500,000, Incorporated under the laws of the state of Washington." With tho exception of a Mr. Harry .Mcintosh, of Rossland, the board of directors is composed exclusively of Senile men. Now Ewtlc money will be very welcome In the development of tbe Lardeau district. We want to gee a lot of It go Into that Boction, and we believe that good investments can be found for a very large sum. But we do not want to sat th* pseple of Seattle, or any other community on the American continent, put their money Into mining ventures of an extremely doubtful nature, at least not without a clear knowledge of what they are about Long shots sometimes prove winners and may be Seattle investors are willing to take unusual risks In their mining speculations. Tho prospectus of tho Lucky Jack Mining Company states that the company own "the Lucky Jack No. 2, Riverside, Lake Shore and Michigan mineral claims, all duly located in the Poplar creek camp, west Kootenay district, British Columbia, consltlng of 200 acres of mineral land." Tho prospectus continues: "Lucky Jack No. 2 adjoins the famous 'Lucky Jack' on tbe north and all concede tbat It has tho extension of the rich 'Lucky Jack' vein, which has already yielded a fortune. . . On the surface of the claim, rich float and vory promising quartz ledges have been discovered, and especially ln the railroad cut, crossing tho Lucky Jack No. 2, rich quartz showing free gold Is everywhere in evidence." It is quite patent that the idea of this prospectus Is to soil Btock on tbe good name of the original Lucky Jack. This may be permlssable, so long as Investors clearly understand that Lucky Jack No. 2 is not the original claim of that name. The statement that "all concedo tbat lt has the extension of tho rich 'Lucky Jack' vein" might pass if some definite information concerning the "all" wero given. As a matter of fact no work has been done on the Lucky Jack No. 2, No ono knows whether or not there is a quartz vein on It. But the worst feature of tho whole huslncsB Is tho fact that thero Is grave doubt as to whether or not tho promoters of the Lucky Jack Mining Company have any tltlo to the mineral lands thoy aro asking Seattle people to Invest In. As will bo seen by statements In another column tho allegation Ib made that prior records have been mado on these lands, and In tho event of those records being sustained the Lucky Jack Mining Company will own no Lucky Jack No, 2 at all. Another quotation from this prospectus will pretty clearly show tho questionable nflturo of the undertaking. This gem reads: "If you wish to make money and make it quick, with but very little Inverted, BUY THIS STOCK. Buy lt now The Sunlight way of washing requires little or no rubbing. You should try unlight Soap. Will not injure dainty fabrics. JilOUlU t while it ia cheap. In another few months you will have made a handsome profit on your investment. You cannot lose. This Is a legitimate mining Investment." As was above stated, there are splendid openings for Investment ln the Lardeau district. Undoubtedly the Poplar creek section possesses remarkably rich quartz ledges. There will be a big rush there in the spring and in all likelihood a lot of gold will be taken out. Seattle investors could probably find no better field in which to utilize spare capital, but they will do well to examine into the situation carefully before purchasing heavily of the stock of the Lucky Jack Mining Company. FOULING ITS OWN NEST. The Ymir Mirror claims that lt has been placed under a boycott by the Ymir Miners' Union, and that as a consequence the business men of that town have withdrawn their advertisements from the paper. There may or may not be something In this. The squabbles of the Mirror and the Ymir Miners' Union are no concern of ours and we do not propose to interfere ln any way between the disputants. But the Mirror ln its wrath against the union declares that Ymir is a place to be avoided like a plague, that It is in the grasp of a band of demagogues who are making life Intolerable. This is a very silly statement and will do no harm where the people and town of Ymir aro known. Unfortunately statements of this kind have a habit of travelling far afield and quite erroneous impressions might be formed by tho outside world regarding the town and district of Ymir. It can fairly be said that there is no more prosperous, peaceable, law abiding community ln Canada than Is to be found within the limits of the town of Ymir. This town is the centre of a rich mining district. It promises to grow rapidly ln commercial Importance and Its business men are as up-to-date and enterprising as any ln British Columbia, i |i There Is an excellent hospital there, and it Is ln connection with that institution that the Mirror has fallen foul of the miners' union. So far as we know there is really nothing for the Mirror to worry about in connection with the hospital. The allegation is made that the union will not properly account for the finances. Our Information Is that the union has been financing the hospital for some time post, that lt Is the principal contributor to its funds and that at any time Its books have been open to those concerned for Inspection so for as hospital finances are concerned. Moreover at the solicitation of the union the government auditor has been requested to audit their books and make his findings public. However, tbe Mirror may have a real grievance against the union, it may feel that proper publicity has not been given the finances of tbe hospital and in that event It Is fully Justified in frankly expressing its disapproval. But to herald to tho world that the town is a plague spot, controlled by demagogues, Is worse than silly. Ymir is all right. It la a good town, and the Mirror, when lt gets over the soreness occasioned by Its tiff with tho union, will be the first to acknowledge the fact. RESUMPTION OF DIVIDENDS. ^iMMlvi^MWWl.'il/ ii) \m\mmLt\b\Li\livbiMli; I Kitchen Requisites I A number of tho mines of this section are beginning the very welcome practice of paying dividends. In some instances It Is old companies resuming the habit and ln others it Is new ones which are making a start. It was announced a short tlmo since that the Granby Consolidated, tho largest mining and smelting enterprise in the province, would hereafter pay regular dividends. This company had been mining for several years, opening up Its property and securing offlcicnt and expensive mining and reduction plants, and for a time during which the metals were low in price Its success was thought by some to be problematical, and the announcement that it was paying was, therefore, warmly welcomed. Following on the heels of the recent announcement of the profits made by the Centre Star comes the news now that the Le Rol will soon be tn a position to resume the payment of dividends. The Le Rol, which has paid 51,306,000 In dividends and ln this respect lias a better record than any other gold- copper mlno tn the province, is now making profits at the rate of (50,000 a month and will toon pay regular dirt- Kitchen Requisites Flour, Bread, Cake, Tea and Coffee Tins A well appointed kitchen Ib the good housowlfo's pride. The above are necessary appointments, They ensure absolute cleanliness; aro made of heavy tin nicely decorated, and look well. Flour Tina 25 and 50c to 11.00 Bread Tina 91.00 to 11.40 Cake Tina 76 to 11.60 Coffee Tina ...: 25 to .75 See Our East Window I Ashdown Hardware Company | dends again after a cessation that has lasted since November, 1899, when it distributed $1.20 a share among stockholders: The Le Rol, however, Is not the largest dividend payer in the province, for the palm belongs to the Payne, that peerless silver-lead property of the Slocan. This great mine has distributed $1,438,000 ot its profits among its stockholders which places It at the head of all the mines that have mado dividends ln British Columbia. The announcement made on Monday that the Le Rol No. 2 had made large profits last year and that it was about to pay Its shareholders a shilling on each share Is more good news along the samo line. Then, too, there Is the Sunset, which distributed Its tenth dividend among its lucky owners last week, consisting of $6,000. This company has distributed so far $60,000 in profits among its owners and has large reserves of high- grade ore ln sight and it is said has the capacity to pay many more dividends. •' Other mines might be mentioned, such as the Providence, which paid a dividend of 10 cents a share last November, the Rambler-Cariboo, which has paid $200,000 to the owners of Its shares and Is getting on Its feet again, and other mines. All of which goes to show that the mining Industry is getting Its second wind, has accommodated Itself to the changed conditions, and is perhaps In a better state than ever, which promises to make 1904 the banner year for aggregate production. The Boundary will output close to 1,000,000 tons, Rossland about halt as much, while the Slocan and east Kootenay' will, under the Influence of the lead bounty and tbe ex- loltatlon of the zinc deposits, show a marked Increase ln production over last year. The good times are not coming, they are already here. Revelstoke business men have taken up the question of freight rates. They have grievances similar to those complained of in Nelson. They Intend making a stand for such rates as will enable them to do a general jobbing business In the Interior. Their board of trade has the matter ln hand and will keep lt to the front until the desired relief is obtained. Nelson's board of trade will move in the same direction some day. Lever's Y-Z (Wise Head) Disinfectant •Soap Powder is better than other powders, ss it is both soap aud disinfectant, si ADVERTISING PROBLEMS THE VALUE OF SENTIMENT SHOULD NOT BE OVERLOOKED. HENRY'S NURSERIES 3M0 WESTMINSTER ROAD. Thousands of Fruit and Ornamental Trees. Rhododendrons, Roses, Greenhouse and Hardy Plants, home grown and Imported, Garden, Field and Flower Seeds for Spring planting. EASTERN PRICES OR LESS WHITE LABOR Fertilizers, Bee Hives. Supplies Catalogue Free, M. J.~HENRY, VANCOUVER, B. C. Mother's Bread (TRADE MARK REBISTBRED) Something good for old and young, rich and poor, HAVE YOU TR EO IT ? If not ring up 2-5-8. Made only by The Palace Bakery A. G. GAMBLE REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE. Turner-Boeckh Block WARD STRBBT. NELSON, B. C. 0ARPENTERAND JOINER I am prepared to do nil kinds of carpenter and csblnot work. Pianos and furniture repaired and repollshcd, upholstering sad oarpet laving. B. w. MIOBWICZ, corner •tanley and Victor)* timimit THE NELSON HOUSE ! THB ONLY -, . ,- European Uentrallv HOTEL IN T.flftiAJ ; thjbciti Located ACCOMMODATION UP-TO-DATHJ BRIGHT AND WELL. VENTILATED ROOMS. Tht meals wived In tbe Cote ■econd to none. Bar In connection wltb nil tht choicest wines, liquors and cigars. Bui meet* all xrmXoa aad boats. IT MAKES A GOOD INGREDIENT IN STORE ANNOUNCEMENTS. To some minds sentiment and advertising may sustain tho samo relation towards each other aa does oil and water, Wrong. "All tlio world lovea a lover." There is a strong vein of sentiment In almost everybody, whether they know it or not. In tho selection of personal adornments and luxuries, sentiment plays an important part. Men are as sentimental as women. They think they must have a certain brand because—well, because they do. Ofttlmes they can't tell tho difference between old whiskey and new and still they insist on their brand. In tho matter of "owning your own homo" a good healthy sentiment dominates many minds. When a man buys a thing for its business usefulness, or to sell again, ho may with good grace affirm "that there Is no sentiment In business," but when it comes to personal matters sentiment Is a great big factor. Instances might bo multiplied indefinitely to provo the fact, but let us assume it to be true. How does It affect advertising? First, by educating the public that certain brands of goods nro tho proper, the accepted kind. This must bo dono by suggestion rather than by direct nfflrmatlon, That subtle influence must be present which produces a mental deslro and lively appreciation for tho article advertised, Tho writer who can most vividly picture the little personal features of goods, their beauty, the good standing they will produce for their possessor, their excluslvc- ness, their distinction from common wares has learned a lesson that hns business valuo. Telling how Ion gan article will last, how strong it Is nnd how well It Is put together Is all right, but nil these are points of a material nature. While giving attention to this side, don't overlook the personal side—the pride side. Tho problem of human nature Is tho greatest one. Many people can give accurate descriptions, but bold-faced facts seldom produco deside. Bear ln mind that your customer won't admit that ho is Influenced by sontlment. Let him delude "himself if he wants to, but do proceed upon tho theory thnt almost nil men. and all women nro sentimental nnd govern your advertising speech accordingly. Make peoplo underntnnd that your goods carry dignity with them—stand tag. That the shapes nre tho proper kind. That your trademark Is a bndge of honor. That to get something really worth while, they must discriminate in your favor, Tako ns nn examplo table silverware. Here are two opposite presentations of the samo subject: "Thefr forks and spoons are triple plate on solid steel. You can't bend them nnd they will wear for fifteen years. They are cheap nnd very serviceable." Or this form: "Their set of silverware hns a charm all Its own. Tho shapes nro graceful, the carving chaste, nnd their use Is a pleasing addition to a well-ordered dining service. They produco nn atmosphere of truo refinement." Which set will the buyer prefer? Don't think for a moment thnt ordinary common peoplo arc -not susceptible to this kind of influence. True Its appreciation is a mark of civilized condition, but the person with but two rooms has prldo, Each step In the social strata hns Its own standard of desire and nlmost everybody desires to shine as brilliantly ns their circumstances will permit. Mix sentiment with your advertising. C. P. R. TO BLAME. Por Denth of Underwood at Saltcoats— Finding of Coroner's Jury. [Special to The Dally Nows.] Winnipeg, Feb. 23.—The coroner's Jury Investigating tho death of David Underwood on tho C. P. R. tracks nt Saltcoats, havo returned a verdict that tho company was wilfully neglectful in not having tho headlight on tho locomotive lighted. Had It been the accident would not have occurred. WILL HE ACCEPT. [Special to The Dally News.] Winnipeg, Feb. SS.—Rev. J. B. Silcox, of Winnipeg, hns been nsked to become pastor of tho Plymouth Congregational church, of Lansing, Michigan. FOR SALE 1 Saw Cnrriago complete, medium weight. 1 Saw Frame and mandrel, with friction feed. 2 IIoo Tootli 5Gln Circular Saws, good ns new. 1 pair small engines, steam feed. 1 Economist Pinner. 1 Friction nigger. I am putting in a heavier feed nnd will havo no use for tho abovo after May 20th J. B. WINLAW WINLAW, B.C. The Nelson Business College NELSON. B.C. BOOKKEEPING—The famous Sadler-Rowe Budgot System*.' (Business Papers handled ns In nctual business). SHORTHAND—Sir Isnac Pitman's Hysera. TYPEWRITING—Touoh System, PENMANSHIP, English, Etc. Bookkeoptng nnd Shorthand thoroughly taught by mall. For pan liars addresa W, E. Bowlno, Business uiuger, Box . m, Nelson, B. C. WEST KOOTENAY BUTCHER CO. E. 0. TRAVES, Manager FRESH AND SALTED MEATS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Orders by mall receive careful and prompt attention. | FISH AND POULTRY IN SEASON. K. W. C. BLOCK, - WARD STREET NELSON, B. C. LAKEVIEW HOTEL Still doing business at the old stand, corner ot Hall and Vernon streets. Best one dollar day house ln Nelson. No Chinese-employed. August Thorqas PROPRIETOR. HEADQUARTERS FOR SMOKERS' SUPPLIES There Is nothing In this line that you cannot sal M Thurman's FOR SALE $1000—Six roomed house, half block from Baker street. Modern. Terms. $1700— Six roomed houso and two lots, Victoria street. A bargain. $1800— Eight roomed house and two lots, Victoria street. All conveniences, $1800—Seven roomed house and lot, Victoria street. Also houses and lots ln all parts of the city. R.J. Steel Nelson Electric Tramway Company Limited NELSON, B.C. CARS FOR CURLING LEAVE BYERS' CORNER- 1.30 for 2 p.m. game. 3.30, 8.30 (or 4 o'clock game. 7.30, 7.50 and 8.10 for 8 o'clock game DANCING CLASSES NOW FORMING. Professor Jiouls A. Hepburn, ot New York, and late associate Instructor of Hea- man'a Conservatory of Dancing In Montreal, begs to announce to the publlo of Nelson that his school will be opened In the Opera House building on Wednesday, 23rd December In the affumoon and evening. Will be open every afternoon and evening for the next three months. For further information call at the Halt. Nelson Steam Laundry Work done by hand or machine. Dyeing and Cleaning done. Flannels, Blankets., Curtains, Eta. a specialty. Good* dellrered on short notice. Walt* Labor Only. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Office Baker Street opposite Queen'* Hotel. Telephone 1MB. PAUL NIPOU, PROPRIETOR AND MANAGE* FOR SALE B0 acres choice fruit lands. 30 acres choice fruit lands. 26 acres -well Improved. Separately or en bloc. Nothing bettor In tbe Kootenay. 0. E. MILLER, Nelson, B.0. THE QUEEN'S HOTEL NELSON, B. C. E. C. CLARKE, Proprietor. Lighted by Electricity. Heated by Hot Air. RATES $2.00 PER DAY. First class Dining Room. Large and Comfortable Bedrooms. Sample Rooms for Commercial Mon. Madden House atkaj± Do yon need a comfertable komsr If m try ths Madden House. Well furnished rooms, Misted by electricity; first elan bears-. Ia ths bar yon will find all ta. best domestlo and Imported Ileum aad cigar* THOMAi MABBBN, Profftetor, COFFEE SELECTED FROM THB BEST OF THB WORLD'S PRODUCTION. ALL VARIETIES IN OUR STOCK. WK OFFBR JTOR A SHORT TIME, Rio Coffee OUR OWN ROA8TINO, At 6 pounds for 11.00 I 50 pound lots, per pound 16o 100 pound lots, per pound 15o j Cash with order. State If wanted whole | roasted, or growl. j Kootenay Coffee Co. j BOX 188, NELSON, B. C. McLeod Hotel] coarrnR FIR AND SECOND AVENUE YMIR. B. O. Centrally located, rebuilt and refurnishes: throughout All modern Improvements. Sample rooms In connection. The only first class hotel In Ymir. RATES PROM 11.60 UP. FINLAT McLEOD, Proprietor. I Silver King Hotel trader 014 Henageaeat, RATES St PER DAY AND UP BaETLETT HOUSE (Toimorly Clarke House.) The best fl.uo per day bouse ln Nelson. None but whits blip smslpjred. The bar the best G. W. BAim.Fn* - Proe. TREMONT HOUSE MUROPBAN AND AMERICAN FLAM KHALI too BQOS£M FROM Be TO O.N HALONl It .-RtSSILLUI, Prairletera Baker Street Nelaest When you're weary, when you're done. Try a "REISTERJSR," Just try one! One large glue at a decent bar Puts you right Bad—there you are. JOHN McLATCHIE DOMINION AND PROVINCIAL LAND SURVEYOR STANLEY STREBT. NBLSON. B. C. F. C. OBI23N. J\ t, CLEMENTS GREEN & CLEMENTS Civil Safilneers and Provincial Land flurveyors. P. O. Box. 146. Phone 261. Cor. Keotenav ani Vleta-rlft Sts.. Nslsftn. GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL Opsoilte Court Bouts aad new poatoffloa. Best 2St meal ln torn. European an-1 American plan. Only whit* labor employ* t-f. First class bar. THOMAS ft nRTCKieif. PROPS. H. D. ASHCROFT MINERS' LIVERY AND FEED STABLES Teaming: and Packing done. Saddle Horses Cor 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 yxir, a a O. 8. COU9UAN . . . Pretrletof. Headquarters (or Mining and Commercial Hen. Host comfortable hotel In the District. Simple room ln sol- nentlon RTerrthtn* first-aUa* SILVER KINO MIKE. Will pay the highest cash price for all kinds of second hand goods, will buy or' sell anything from nn anchor to a needle. Furniture, Stoves, Carpets, Cooking Utensils bought In household quantities. Also cast off clothing. Call nnd see me or write.' Addrees Silver Xing Mike, Box 204, Ball Street, Nelaui Sk av __ , THE DAILY SEWS: WEDNESDAY. FEBBUAfiY 24. 1904 1 m I II fc m The "Want Ad" in the daily papers has become an important Jflaotor in modern domestic and commercial life. Its value is created by the extent of territory covered by the circulation of the newspaper in which it appears, and the thoroughness with which such territory is covered. THE NELSON DAILY NEWS covers the whole of Southern British Columbia upon the day of publication, livery day in the week it is read in Nelson, Kaslo, Sandon, Slocan Cpty, New Denver, Cranbrook, Morrissey, Fernie Michel, Ymir, Grand Forks, Ehojt, Pftoenix, Greenwood, Midway -and all intermediate points by a constantly increasing number of regular subscribers. THE DAILY NEWS is sold on all trains and steamboats in Kootenay and without exception provides the best medium of making known any and every " Want" in quarters where these " Wants" may be best supplied. To secure help of any sort, a situation of any kind, to find lost articles, to secure board or boarders, lodging or lodgers, to borrow or loan money on any kind of security, to buy or sell real estate, furniture, sewing machines, bioyoles, safes, typewriters,etc., etc, recourse should be had to the "WANT AD" columns of THE DAILY NEWa Cost is Nominal. ONE CENT PER WORD Each Insertion. itl. aVj oJL Aia ■*•! A ' ft*ft*' u ft* u ftfp u ft* ft* ft* *&• ft* ft* ft* m m ft* m J* ft* ft* ft* m THE DAILY NEWS: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1,904 ©s*" iMourishment is often an absolute necessity, as for intance in cases of Gastritij or Fever, and in fact in all cases of great exhaustion where enly what is most easily and completely assimilated can be administered. In such cases ;^:"- Slfil mm m BOVRIL IS INVALUABLE as it contains all the nourishment of the 'best lean beef in the most concentrated and appetising form and is readily assimilated by persons of even the weakest digestive power. It is not merely a stimulant like I ordinary meat extracts or I b e e f tea, but a highly nourishing food. ASK YOUR DOCTOR. t-s^i-' "yrJiaJ- id /uo-nw> M^dfLrivf a, m^u 'ie*?- Smoke the Best A MOEENA or JNTEBIOB CHJAB Fills the bill. TRY THEM The HILL MINING COMPANY, Limited NELSON, B.C. Purchases Lead, Copper and Dry Ores Barber's Supplies We have a Complete Stock of Barbers Supplies at Lowest Prices. Razors .... 51.35, $1.75, {2 anil J2.50 aa. Razor Strops .. 35c, 50c, 60c and 75c ea. Shaving Brushes,.. 16c, 25c, 50c, COc ea Shaving Soap, Hones, tt*. Plate Glass MIRRORS from fl te »il. Beat Values on Market. Call or Mail Orders. DON'T OWN THE GROUND SERIOUS ALLEGATIONS AGAINST THB LUCKY JACK COMPANY. Nelson Hardware Go. Box 631. SPORTSMEN'S HEADQUARTERS. Nelson, D. C P. BURNS & CO. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL I^EAT MERCHANTS HEAD OFFICE NELSON, B, C. Branch Markets in Rossland, 7 "i, "-.el-aM, Kaslo, Sindon, Three Forks, New Derm-i aad Siccan City, -ttaawaj Mall to ..« grama will Bale l-eqeipt and cn"«f»i UJtjUflJ LOCAL PROSPECTORS SAY THEY ARE PRIOR LOCATORS. The Lucky Jack Mining Co., ot Seattle, Washington, claims to own the Lucky Jack No. 2 and the Riverside mineral claims. This is disputed by J. G. Devlin, H. P. Gibson and James Grant. Tbe prospectus of the Lucky Jack Mining Co. states tbat the Lucky Jack No. 2 ad- Joins tbe Lucky Jack on the north, and it la alleged by the Lucky Jack Mining Co. that they have the Lucky Jack vein, and that there are ledges on the property with tree gold showings everywhere. It is also alleged ln the prospectus ot tbe Lucky Jack Mining Co. that it owns tbe Riverside mineral claim. The ownership ot both these claims is disputed by Messrs. Devlin, GTan|t and Gibson. Mr. Devlin was Been yesterday and made the following statement in relation to the Lucky Jack No. 2: "I staked the Glasgow Fraction on the 18th day ot July, and recorded lt on the 30th of July." In proof of this Mr. Devlin exhibited a receipt from P. C. Campbell, mining recorder, at Trout Lake, which bore out his statement. Continuing, Mr. Devlin said: "Tbe Glasgow Fraction claims all of the vacant ground lying north of the Lucky Jack for a distance of 1,400 feet. The reason why a full claim was not staked was that the Early Bird, still further north, had already been staked by me and there was only about 1,400 feet ot ground vacant, "There are no quartz ledges showing free gold on the Glasgow Fraction, it is situated on tbe river bottom and there is a depth of from 60 to 75 feet of wash, gravel and boulders on lt. A shaft was sunk on the Glasgow Fraction to' a depth of 35 feet and bedrock was not reached. The Glasgow Fraction Is the ground which the Lucky Jack company claims It owns under the name of the Lucky Jack No, 2. I wish to state that I had this ground staked and recorded threo weeka before John Y. Cole, who subsequently staked the Lucky Jack No. 2, came to Poplar creek. Mr. Cole arrived ln tbe camp at least three weeks aftor I bad staked and recorded tbe Glasgow Fraction. "I told John Y. Cole and so did others in tho camp that ho was on my ground. Mr. Colo said ho waavery sorry, but he did not know lt was located, but that he would not record lt. "So far as the Lucky Jack No. 3 lt concerned ho has not a single toot of ground, as lt Is all covered by my previous location of the Glasgow Frastlon, The Glasgow Fraction wbb surveyed for me and my associates by P. Cummins, P. L. S. I also had a survey made of tho Early Bird, which abuts tbe Lucky Jack No. 2 on the north sldo of tbo Lardeau river. Thero are no open cuts on the railway track as stated ln tbe prospectus ot ths Lucky Jack Mining Co." Juua Oraat made the following •CMtnent: "I ItaKe* lba Creek LtTtl mineral claim on July 13th and tbe Riverside on the 25th of July. Since then I bad tbe Creek Level claim surveyed ln July by Mr. McKay, P.L.S., of Kaalo. It Joins the Glasgow Fraction on tho northeast. The Creek Level claim takes ln nearly all of tbe Riverside claim. This la one of tbe properties advertised ln tbe prospectus ot the Lucky Jack Mining Co. as belonging to lt. As I understand lt, tbe Lucky Jack Co. own only a small fraction of ground.on tbo north side of tbe river, consisting of perhaps five acres. "Any one Interested in the matter can verify all that either myself or Mr. Devlin, have said by sending to the mining' recorder at Trout Lake, wbo keeps a copy of all recorda. By doing this they can easily be convinced that our filings on these claims are prior locations, and that the title to these properties are vested in us and not in tbe Lucky Jack company, with the exception of the fraction of a few acres that I bave spoken of." Mr. Devlin then said: "My only object ln making this matter public Is to protect my interests. Besides I feel that I cannot atand Idly by and see people purchasing property from others which actually belongs to me. What I want la to see justice done, without any desire to harm anyone. Then, too, there Is a public good to be subserved, oa tbe publicity given this matter will perhaps prevent Poplar creek from getting a black eye." Mr. Grant, who was standing by, said that he endorsed everything that Mr. Devlin had said. It la claimed, too, that tbe Lucky Jack Mining Co. has no right to the name adopted. The Lucky Jack and the Lucky Jack groups are owned by the Great Northern Mines, Limited. VICEROY OF M FAR EAST SKETCH OP ADMIRAL ALEXIEFF, THE MAN OF THB HOUR. A TOOL OF THE WAR PARTY AT ST. PETERSBURG. Admiral Alexleff is the subject of an interesting article In tbe London World: When flrst the news reached Moscow tbat admiral Alexleff waa appointed viceroy ln tbe far eaat, there was much shrugging of Bhoulders, and many significant glances were exchanged. "But who Is this Alexieff, and what has he done?" men asked one another. They spoke ln whispers, of course, for it is the fashion in that part of the world always to speak In whispers when matters political are under discussion. "What will the czar do next?" waa alao a question they asked one another that day, And with a keen anxiety that told its own tale. Evidently the faith of his majesty's subjects in his statesmanship is none too great, however devoted to him personally they may be. Such of them, Indeed, as are business men, financiers, and the like, have no faith at all ln him, lt seems; for among them his appointment of admiral Alexleff as viceroy was, at the time it was made, not only criticized, but openly attacked as no appointment made by a czar was, perhaps, ever attacked before. . . Up to tho time' when the present crlBls began, probably not one Russian in 10,000 had ever heard admiral Alexleff's name. In military and naval circle be waa knows, of course, but only just aa acores of other men were known; for he had made no special mark In tbe world, and no one then dreamed that he ever would. He had been promoted again and again, lt is true, but only step by step, In the ordinary way, which depends on length of service, not on merit. Among his brother officers he was popular, among bis marines too; while among his superiors he was held ln esteem as a man who could be relied upon In all circumstances to execute orders. He bad already at that time seen a considerable amount of service, and bad bad bis share of hard fighting, giving proof the while of personal bravery. Still, there was nothing to indicate then that he was of the stuff of which men are made aa a rule, who play a great role in the world. Besides, he had neither wealth nor influence at his back, a fact, that, of course, told considerably against his chance of ever scoring a signal success; for although he belongs hy birth to the noble class, lt is only to the petite noblesse, which Ib not of much account now ln Russia. The admiral Is a clever man, however, although he is certainly no genius; he has keen eyes, a clear head, and considerable skill in the management of his fellows, especially such of them as hall from the east. He knows to a nicety exactly how to deal with the half civilized; how to combine threats and cajolery, when to use flattery, and when to use brute force. He Is haunted by no untimely scruples in bis dealing with them, a fact that not only Increases Ills prestige among 'them, but gives him a certain advantage over moat westerners. In his eyes, whether there are a few thousand more or less yellow folk in the world Is a matter of no importance whatever. Were he told to put a whole eastern province to the sword he would do so without a moment's hesitation. Not that he is cruel; on the contrary, he is by nature humane rather than otherwise; only, for one thing, he looks on yellow folk as beyond the pale, and, for another, he holds strongly that it is not for him to question tbe orders he receives. For, strangely enough, considering his preBent position, admiral Alexleff's most marked characteristic is bis lnstictive obedience to hla superiors. No mediaeval monk was ever more atrongly Imbued with the conviction tbat he must do exactly what he was told to do than la .this twentieth century viceroy. And this conviction Is a valuable gift for one who wishes to make his way ln the world 1n latter day Russia; especially when, as ln tbe admiral's case, it is combined "With another gift- that of Interpreting the orders of his superiors precisely as they wish them to be Interpreted. "You need have no fear of Alexieff," a Russian who knows him and his ways well exclaimed, when some of hit fellow countrymen were rending tha lisav.M wltb their cries at the Iniquity of making Ha Tteeroy; "the ^i)^^^^^)'-^^)^)*^^^^^^)^!)^^^^^ • THE DAILY NEWS Has complete facilities for the execution of high class book, job, and newspaper printing. *? Magazines, catalogues and commercial work. Ruling of every description a specialty. Book Binding WE OAK RULE, PRINT AND BIND ANY KIND OF HOTEL REGISTERS BLANK BOOKS CITY ASSESSMENT AND TAX ROLLS WE CAN BIND IN REGULATION STYLE. 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They realized at once what a useful tool he, with his Intimate knowledge of the eaat, might be, if only he could be induced to throw ln his lot with them. Consequently, when he returned home they gave him a warm welcome, and when they found he was pliable, they took him under their spMlal protection, going out of their way on all occasions to Impress on the czar that he was a man of marked ability who might be trusted to do great things for Russia. It was about this time that M, Besobrasov first appeared on the scene, and no sooner did he appear than he set to work to capture Alexleff, as he had already -captured the grand duke Alexander. . . Admiral Alexleff had been hoodwinked almost as completely as ths caar himself; tor M. BeaobrasoT bad taken possession of Mm practically, and had made him understand clearly that it was not to the czar that he must look for his orders, but to a certain committee made up of grand dukes and generals, of which he, Besobrasov, was the secretary. It was this committee he must in all things obey, he was told, let the czar say or do what he would. He was told, too, that the sooner war broke out between Russia and Japan, the better pleased this committee would be. Nay, It is even said that, ln order to give him a personal interest In making It break out, important concessions were secured for him not only in Manchuria, but ln Korea. Little wonder the air was alive with rumors of war before Alexleff had been viceroy a week. The only marvel is that war did not at once begin. . . Unfortunately, the admiral has been so long accustomed to obey the orders of the committee that lt Ib more than doubtful whether he can now be induced to transfer his allegiance to his sovereign. KICKED BY A HORSE, Winnipeg-, Feb. 23.—John Mclntyre, residing ten miles north of Neepawa, received a kick from a horse reccnly, which will probably result fatally. One of the bIioch struck him on the temple and-penetrated to the brain. BOURKE COCKRAN IN CONGRESS. New Tork, Feb. 23.—W. Bourke Cockran was elected without opposition today at the Bpeclal election hold In the Twelfth district to fill the vacancy In congress caused by the resignation of George B. McClellan after hla election si mayor of IJew Tork, Tbe district te overwhelmingly, democratic and the republicans decide! not to put up a candidate, fearing the el feet of a big democratic majority on th| election next fall. MARK HANNA'S WILL. Cleveland, Feb. 23,-By the will of tliL late senator Mark A. Hanna, probated to! day, on estate valued at $3,000,000 is left to the family. There are no public be| quests. BALTIMORE BANKS BUSY. Baltimore, Md,, Feb. 23.—Tbe banks tj this city resumed business today ln nil their branches for the first time since th-1 fire. * CHEAPLANDS The Nelson & Fort Sheppard Railway Co] and the Kaslo & Slocan Railway Company will sell 500,000 acres of .the poorer portions of their railway land granti at tha I following prices and on the following terms: 100,000 acres at 10c por acre, and 400,000 acres at 5c per acre. No sale of less than 10,000 acres. Land ln each Bale to br selected by the Beller. Purchaser to pay puichasj prlot and taxes for tho year 10CM la cash on dato of sale. Survey of land) I Included in each sale to be made at purchaser's expense by a Provincial Lane Surveyor ,n a manner and within a'time satiate ctory tc the seller, Cwiveyanco U 'be .vnording to seller's usual form pro- I pir-.'J at expense of purchaser. Apply to CHARLES SCOTT, Land A4e.ni, P. 0. Box 1028, NiiBsn, B. cJ . -^ixsmiam^tymn 11 nt w www»iwu^ wwiimiiibww mmmsM&mBMM yoAtMIRSiiWz&t-V-x:: \ THB DAILY NEWS: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24. 1904 iCRANBROOK BUSINESS DIRECTORY LEADING BUSINES8 FIRMS BOABD OP TRADE W. F. GURD. Secretary. BAKEBIES CRANBROOK BAKERY, A. CfcartraDd, CITY BAKERY, C. W. Wilson, Pbons H. P. O. Box IM. 0ONPEOTIOKEB8 la. P. TISDALB, Pbons 66. DEA7 AND EXPEE8B PERRY A FITZOBRALD. DEESSMAKIN8 IISS A. E. CARDIFF. GEOOEBS SING MERCANTILE CO., Phont I, P. O. I Box 1. IUHDEBTAKEE8 AND EMBALMEES AS. CAMPBELL, Pbons 45. »HB HACCONNELL FURNITURB * UNDERTAKING COMPANY. HOSPITAL BT. EUGENE, (Sisters of Charity) LEGAL FIEMB B. H. THOMPSON. HEAT MAEKETS P. BURNS A CO., P. O. Box I. Psoas II MEEOHANT TAILOBB McSWEYN ft GRIFFITH, P. O. Box H. MASK ft HENDERSON, P. O. Box IH. PHYSICIANS AND SUBGEONS DR. J. H. KING, Phone I, P. O. Box tt. DR. F. w. GREEN, Phone J, P. O. Box tt. BEAL ESTATE AND INSUEANOE BBALE ft ELWELL. WHOLESALE LIQU0B8 UcDERMOT ft BOWNBSS, P. O. Box 17, Phone 11. FERNIE BUSINESS DIRECTORY LEADING BUSINESS FIRMS. Cigar Factories. Dry Goods and Groceries. SOWS NEST CIGAR FACTORY. CHARLES RICHARDS. P. 0. Box Ml. CROW'B NEST TRADING CO. Restaurants. Real Estate and Insurance. MON RESTAURANT. Geo. K. Iehl- CREE & HUTCHISON, P.O. Drawer 11 Drugs and Stationery. F. 1. WATSON. P. 0. Box 3SS. IRNIE DRUG STORE. N. B. Buildaby. Hotels. Merchant Tailors. ALBERTA HOTEL. J. U Gates. Prat QUEEN'S HOTEL, Chenette ft Rots. MUSKOKA HOTEL .8. Bnllco. Proo. J. MITCHELL *,,,, IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIMIIU Porto Rico Lumber Co., Ltd, Manufacturers of and Wholesale Dealers In ROUGH AND DRESSED LUMBER, SHINGLES AND MOULDINGS, BAND- SAWN AND TURNED WORK. AN UP-TO-DATE DRY KILN IN CON- t NECTION. MILLS AT YMIR Porto Rico Lumber Co., Ltd. pold Finch Mining Co., Ltd. Capital Stock $500,000 in 500,000 $1 Shares jfhls Company, Just organized, has no ■tired the entire property and plant form. ■ly owned or controlled by the North- KBtern Development Syndicate, Ltd. No ■cation as to completing the purchase and paring title, bs all future payments may [[made tn stock, at option of the company. JTo enable a resumption and prosecution ■' work at tho property, a small block of lie capital stock Is being offered for sub- rlptlon at $1.00 per share; ?o cents a share with application, and 10 cents a share monthly until paid for. For each share purchased, the purchaser will receive oae share bonus stock, which will make the stock cost 60 cents per share. No bonus stock will be offered aftor this flrst allotment has been sold. Full Information about the property or the Company cheerfully given, and appll- catkin for stock received by 'he Mines Exchange, Ltd. OFFICIAL BROKERS Nelson, B. C. Chicago, Tils. Duluth, Minn., Calumet, Men. IHE EVIDENCE IS ALL IN It-he defendants1 case is now complete. (plaintiffs* contention TO BIS OUTLINED TODAY. (At the close of yesterday's proceedings r. Bodwt-U announced, that ho hud con- uded the defendants case, at all events r the present. Counsel, for the second ne during iho progress of tho trial hint- that when he knew what theory us to iex, course of vein, etc., tho plaintiffs' aintalned he might otter evidence not rlctly ln rebuttal, so that if the plaints' take about the some tlmo to present sir case as tho defendants' havo dono the d of the extra-lateral rights case trial yet many days off. lo far ten days have been taken up ln presenting ono aspect of the case and it may be taken for granted that the plaintiffs will present their contention with the same elaborate euro that their opponents have done. Yesterday about CO oro samples moro or less wero added to tho court's collection by the defendants and every part of the mine's make up Is represented many times over in tho samples produced. There are glittering pieces of high grade galena, less showy specimens of zinc blende, white quartz and Iron stained surface outcrop- pings. Sections of country rock and selections of vein filling from all over tho work- l lngs. Slates, porphyry, and pieces of the I walls showing the sllckcnsldcs, and a mis- | cellaneous lot referred to In the evidence as sustaining the views of the experts. Mora sketches and plans wero put ln | yeBterday, and today the plaintiffs will start In to mako up a collection of plans, sketches and ore samples on their own account, so that by the end of the week the court should havo sufficient material on hand with which to come to a definite conclusion, after hearing tne address of counsel. About the only thing wanting at present Is a scries of photographs, Including pictures of tho witnesses, models, plans, etc., which might prove useful In the future ln more ways than one. The evidence brought out yesterday waB rather uninteresting compared with that of the previous days. Much of the time of the court was taken up ln tracing apparent contradiction of what Oscar White said on examination for discovery prior to the trial and what he stated In chief In the witness box. The alleged imperfections 'of tho defendants' model and the Identification of any number of ore samples from different polnto In tho Slocan Star workings also took much time. Ju.it before the time for adjournment Mr, Bodwall announced that he had con- 22f!J!r\,Er^-ntatl,n ,f th» «efendanf»' MM tut Mr. :0«t1i Mid ft* w-nN eiWne the case for the plaintiffs' when court resumed In the morning, so that an interesting session may be looked for today. When tho court opened yesterday Mr. Bodwell continued his examination in chief of Oscar V. White. The witness went into the question of tho alleged mlstako in the model In tho neighborhood of No. 2 portal and the portal in the snowslide together with tho apex line over theso points and admitted that thero was a discrepancy, but insisted that tho apex line was correctly shown as it really appeared. Asked about the ore at point 27 on No. 5 level, he said it was galena spattered -with particles of spathic Iron. He was sure about the spathic iron, It was to be found all over tho mine wherever ore occurred. Tho walls flattened out at the curves In tho vein to about 45 degrees. After the flood, or high water on Sandon creek, Harris had told him he had found the outcropping of another vein on the creek below whero tho Slocan ore vein crossed. He had gone at onco and examined the place designated, but there was no Indication whatever of a vein crossing anywhere In the section pointed out by Harris, or anywhere else below. Witness said he went with M. S. Davys over tho mine when he was making his examination and he Identified the eleven different places where Davys testified he saw either tho foot or hanging wall of the vein or both. The hanging wall could be seen ln all the places mentioned and the foot wall ln most of them. In answer to Mr. Taylor tho witness again went over in detail the eleven places where the walls were to be seen on the turn In the vein to the north as described gener- atl by Davys.. Ho was in charge of the workings whin the actual trespass on the Heber commenced. At tho tlmo ho did not know he was out of his own ground, he had Just run along tho course of the vein. Then counsel read extracts from the evldenco given by tho witness for discovery previous to the trial and asked Mr. White to explain discrepancies between what he had said formerly and what ho had sworn at tho trial, the cross-examination, being directed chiefly to tho existence of ore at tho foot of the winze below level No. 5 and the work dono In and around point B whero the vein makes its second sharp turn, this time going- to tho south. Finally Mr. Taylor said, referring to tho work done In and around point B: "I may as well tell you plainly that we think you were perfectly lost in this locality and did not know where you were, and that you went out Into the country rock searching for the vein." The witness warmly denied the Idea advanced by counsel and repeated hfs statement made ln chief that he knew he was on the veVi when he directed the short crosscut to be run to the southwest; that the turn of the vein was already disclosed In the workings before the crosscut wae started and that he went back and ran the MO foot orossout whleD eventually cut the TetB unttr Mtnio-a-efli trom Mb *tinw in Spokane, B. N. White. What he mlgh^ have done had he known just where the vein ran and just where the ore was to be found was a different matter. He defended the course adopted under the known circumstances at the time. After lunch another half hour was taken up in going over alleged Imperfections on the model and then Mr. White said that if Mr. Harris had got samples from the surface of tho Rabbit Paw which went one per cent zinc he could not explain it unless it had been placed thero, "Beforo concluding my cross-examination," said Mr. Taylor impressively, "I wish you to state your exact relationship with Mr. Cavanaugh." Thero was a slight pause and then the witness said with a smile, amid intense Bllence in the court room: "Why, Mr. Cavanaugh Is married to a niece of mine." Mr. Taylor then took his seat amid an audible sigh of relief from the spectators who apparently were not quite sure what waa going to happen next. The learned judge made no note of the relationship and the case proceeded. The court asked the witness again to explain why the work on tbe vein at the curve B had been temporarily stopped and other work started and again Mr. White went oil over his story aa told in chief. > Mr. Bodwell showed some Impatience at the Importance allotted to the matter. "What difference would lt make my lord," said he, "if we bad lost the vein and started out to look for it? The fact is that we did not, but If we did, the subsequent work dune has surely cleared all doubt away. I will call on Mr. White to come up from Spo kano If necessary to clear the matter up as to why the long crosscut was run. I do not attach any importance to the matter but will get Mr. White hero if possible." Surveyor Twlgg was recalled to Identify some 20 specimens of what counsel called, typical samples of Slocan Star ore, vein filling and surrounding rock mostly taken from No. B level three days ago by Mr, Twlgg personally. The witness in addition gave his opinion as to the course of the vein, position of tho walls and character of the rock at some of the "dangerous" points on all of which he was closely cross-examined by Mr. Davis, at whose Instance some 25 moro samples were produced and some of which were added to the court's collection. Alexander Lawson McKlIlop, assayer, stated that he had assayed a number of samples sent to him sealed up by Mr. Elmendorf. His certificate as to what the samples severally showed, was identified and put in. Herbert W. Sharp, a miner working on the Slocan Star, swore to the finding of ore at point 19 at the surface. To Mr, Davis, the witness said ho was a nephew of the Whlto's. Mr. Drowry was recalled on tho question of the correctness of the model, Mr. Bodwell declaring that Mr. Taylor's contention was too deep for him to grasp. The point was then settled to everyone's satisfaction. Mr. Drewry proving that the model correctly showed the true line of the apex and Mr. Taylor still retaining his view that some points were about 30 feet out of place. Then counsel had a little legal duel on their own account. Mr. Bodwell anL nounced that with tho exception of Byron White, whoso testimony could bo taken at any time, he had closed his case, but he made a plea that under certain circumstances he should be allowed much latitude on the question of .putting in evidence In rebuttal. Mr, Davis said he would state what he proposed to prove at length and would then allow his friend to call any evidence in advance to disprove the conclusions which would later bo made by expert witnesses, but ho would strongly contest counsel's right to put fn any evidence not strictly In rebuttal onco his caso was closed. In reply Mr. Bodwell, while thanking his learned friend for such generous treatment, snld thnt. what Mr. Davis snld he would prove nnd what his witnesses might subsequently live up to were two quite different matters and tho kind offer was really of no assistance to him. Mr. Davis—"I am not bound to do what I now offer. You can accept or not." Mr. Bodwell—"I respectfully decline to express any opinion In the matter," Mr. Davis—"Oh, very well. I will commence my statement In tho morning." Tho court then adjourned untlt 11 o'clock today, when the plaintiff's case will be outlined by counsel. It should be stated that tn yesterday's account of the trial Mr. Davys wns creditor with commencing work on the Slocan properties In 1891. It should have read, "In 1901," just ten years later. DON JAIME DE BOURBON PRETENDER TO THRONE OF SPAIN FIGHTING FOR RUSSIA. ALFONSO'S SUPPORERS HOPE HE WILL NEVER RETURN. Madrid, Feb. 23.—Much Interest Is manifested here In the part Don Jaime do Bourbon, the only son and heir of Don Carlos, the pretender to the throne of Spain, is taking In the military service of Russia In tho far enst. Statements by lending public men of Spain Bhow a diversity of views In regard to tho matter. It has" always been understood that so long as Don Jaime remained In the service of the czar he might be relied upon to take no sharo whatsoever In any Carllst movement agalnsjt ,the existing government of Spain. On the other nand, it Is argued that If the young pretender acquits himself with as much distinction In tbe present war as he did at the time of the late advance of the allied forces upon Pekln he will add greatly to his prestlga and popularity with tho Spanish populace, It Is not to be denied that Don Jaime is popular, not alone among bis political adherents, but likewise among Spaniards in general. They all entertain kindly feelings towards the young prince, who born and reared In exile, nevertheless managed to travel Incognito from one end of Spain to tho other in order to becomo acquainted with his nntlve land. Supporters of the present government, however, see causo for satisfaction rather than alarm In the departure of Don Jaime for the scene of hostilities between Bus- NOTICE I can quickly aell for cash, without local publicity, your business, real estate or partnership, no matter whore located. Send me full particulars, prices, etc. Addresa, Chas. E- Powell, IB W, Mohawk St., •uffalo. N. f. SHERIFF'S SALE By virtue of a warrant of execution Issued out of tli*i county court of Kootenay, holden at Nelson at the suit of Horatio C. Sharp against the SharplesB Mining & Milling Company, Limited, non-personal liability, 1 have seized ono largo bay horse, and will offer tho samo for cnlo at public auLtion at my ofllce, on Tuesday, tho i'3rd day of February, 1004, at the hour of 10 o'oleck ln the forenoon. 9. P. TUCK, ■h*rtff 00 Beau Kotttnay. sla and Japan. From their point of view the action of the czar ln assigning the young /prince to military duty in the far east may be taken as an Indication of his good will and sympathy for king Alfonso, since by so doing he not only removes the pretender to a remote part of the world, but likewise forces the Carllsls In Spain to continue quiet owing to the absence of the one man who might bo expected to act as their leader. Should Don Jaime succumb either to wounds or disease In the far east It is his uncle, Don Alpbonse, younger brother of Don Carlos, who would become the only remaining heir to the Carlists' pretensions. Don Alpbonse enjoys no popularity with the Spanish people and consequently, If anything untoward were to happen to Don Jaime there would virtually bs an end to the Carlist cause. MAN WITH MANY IDEAS TELLS AN ALDERMAN HOW TO SELL THB CITY BONDS. THINKS LORD STRATHCONA MIGHT INVEST IN THEM. A couple of ratepayers cornered alderman Smith yesterday afternoon and the conversation finally drifted around to the matter of the 1150,000 of 5 per cent debentures which the city Is endeavoring to sell ln order to erect an electric power and light plant near Bon- nlngton Falls. "Any immediate prospect of selling the bonds " asked the ratepayer with ideas. "Nothing tangible in sight so far," replied Mr. Smith, "we are still endeavoring to dispose of them." "Something should be done ln order to improve the lighting service, as it is pretty rocky at times. The times are ripe 'for the erection of the plant. The whole country is advancing and Nelson is growing with it and can easily afford to put ln the plant as it 13 an investment that would pay trom the time it began, operations. What Nelson now wants Is cheap power as well as better and cheaper electric lights. We are getting a number of small manufactories here and cheap power is essential to their existence. We must have the plant." "But how are you going to get it If the bonds cannot be sold?" "I have been laying awake nights," said the ratepayer with ideas, "thinking how these bonds could be sold. At last I have hit upon a plan that I think will win. The bonds are a gilt- edge Investment, as Nelson is always able to pay 100 cents on the dollar of her indebtedness. Now there Is lord Strathcona, high commissioner for Canada, and one of the most patriotic Canadians that ever lived. I believe if the matter was referred to him that he would sell those bonds in a very short time, even if he had to buy them himself. Has the city council eyer tried him?" I i "No; I am certain that he has never been approached," replied alderman Smith. : ' 1 i "If the council falls with lord Strathcona, there Is lord Aberdeen, who was governor-general of Canada from 1893 to 1898. Lord Aberdeen visited Nelson about the time he was retiring from office and he knows this town and Its resources like a book. Why, he has money to burn and would doubtless soon arrange that little loan for us. What would 1160,000 be to him? It would bo a mere bagatelle. Has tho council ever tried lord Aberdeen? I'll bet dollars to dougtnuts that it has not" "I do not believe that the matter has ever been broached to lord Aberdeen," answered alderman Smith. "Then," continued tho man with Ideas "tbere is Mr. Turner, the ex-premler of the province, who Is now the agent- general of the province ln London. I believe that he would bave only the very slightest trouble In placing this loan. He is in touch with capital In England and should be able to place lt In a couple of days. Nelson's credit should be first class there. I suppose the city fathers never have even thought of approaching Mr. Turner, have they?" "Not that I know of," replied Mr. Smith, meekly. "Well, they should have me In the city council and I believe I could have those bonds sold so quickly that It would make the heads of the present council swim," concluded the ratepayer with Ideas, triumphantly. "I believe that you aro right," replied alderman Smith, with great meekness. "Please excuse me, as there is a man up the street that I must see." Then the seance broke up. OXFORD CAFE PHONE 208. Meals at all hours. Open day and night BUSINESS MENS' LUNCH from 12 to 2.30 p. m„ He. WARD ST.. NEXT DOOR TO OFFICE SALOON. CLUB HOTEL Cor. Stanley and Silica Sts., Nelson, B.C. RATES $1.00 PER DAY. Under new management. Qood rooms, first class meals, 25 conts, six o'clock dinner. Special rates to steady boarders, JOHN GRANT. Mann-wr. NOTICE KOOTENAY LAKE GENERAL HOSPITAL SOCIETY, Notice of Annual Meeting—In accordanco with the by-laws of the society,' tho annual general meeting will be held In the board of trade rooms, on Tuesday, March 8th at 8 p.m. Membership Conditions—All annuni subscribers of the sum of Ten Dollars are members of tlio society, eligible to tnke part in the election of directors for tho ensuing term, and In case of Illness are entitled to free trentmont in tho hospital. GEORGE JOHNSTONE. Secretary VAPOR BATH8 T.G. PROCTER Insurance Real Estate and Mining Agent FRE ACCIDENT AND PL- TE GLASS INSURANCE Houses and offices to rent, and lots for sale In all parts of the city. ' Ranches and farm lands throughout Kootenay for sale. T. C. PROCTER BAKER STREET, NELSON^ H.&M. BIRD FOR 8ALB A modern ton-roomed „ house In a most desirable position on Silica street, and lot 40x120. This Is ono of the best residences In the city. Prices and terms on application. Six Roomed Cottage and two corner lots on Silica street, close to Stanley, 11,300. Terms. WHOLESALE HOU8E8. PRODUCE. STARKEY & CO., WHOLSESALB DEAL- trs In Butter, Eggs, Cheese, Produco and Fruit. Houston Block, Josephine Street, Nelson, B. C. HARDWARE!. McLACHLAN BROS. — WHOLSESALB Hardware Merchants. Logging and Kill Supplies, Stoves, Tinware, Agateware, Iron, Pipes and Mining Supplies, Prompt attention to mailed orders. GROCERIES. A. MACDONALD & CO.-WHOLESALE Grocers and Provision Merchant*.—Importers of Teas, Coffees, Spices, Dried Fruits, Staple and Fancy Groceries, Tobaccos, Cigars, Butter Egga, Cheese and Packing House Products. Office and Warehouse, comer of Front and Hall Streets. P. O. Box 1095. Telephone 28. CAMP AND MINERS' FURNISHINGS. A. MACDONALD & CO.-WHOLSESALE Jobbers In Blankets, Underwear, MitU, Gloves, Boots, Rubbers, Overall!, Jumpers, Mackinaw and Oilskin Clothing, Camp and Miners' Bundrles. Office and Warehouse, corner of Front and Hall Street*. P. O. Eox 1095. Telephone 28. ASSAYERS' SUPPLIES. THE B. C. ASSAY ft CHEMICAL SUPPLY Cmpany, Ltd.—733 Pender St., Vancouer, B. C—Direct importers of Aasayers' Sup* piles. Sole agents In B. C. for Batterses crucibles, etc. Selling agents for F. W. Braun Co.'s specialties. Cary furnace*. Etc, Wm. Alnsworth ft Co., and Beckers Sons1 fine balances. Agents for Assay Mabor tho 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. Wanted—Waitress. Cook. Woman Cook. AGENT WANTED-To canvass for flro and accident Insurance. Must bo a good live man. McDermld & McHardy, Nelson. AGENTS WANTED THROUGHOUT CANADA.—The Accident and Sickness Policies of "THE ACCIDENT AND GUARANTEE COMPANY OF CANADA" ore the most liberal Issued. Write G. I. GODDARD, Managing DlraJtor, Temple Building, Montreal. SEWING MACHINES to rent S3 per month. Needles and repairs for all makes of Sewing Machines kept In stock. The Singer Mfg. Co., Baker street. MUSIC LESSONS HAS YOUR LOVE of Music died out because you cannot play the Piano aa 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, Is your playing going off from lack 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, 110. F. J. Palnton, Corner Hall and Silica. H. S. BOOMER, Pianist, (Geneva and London), desires pupils In Music, French and German. Also engagements, concert*, dances, etc. Address Postofflce, 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. TYPEWRITER FOR SALE—Dcnsmoro No. 5, new; or will exchange for long carriage machine. McDermld & McHardy. FRUIT TRESS AND NURSERY Btock.- Anyono requiring Nursery stock or anything In the fruit tree line would do well to communicate with Wm, Stubbn, Nelson, B. C. DETECTIVE AGENCY THE McLEOD DETECTIVE AQENCY- Prompt attention Riven to all matters of business. Strictly private, A number of years experience in police nnd detective work. Address nil communications to A. McLeod, Blrilrmore, Alberta. UNDERTAKING-EMBALMING W. It. BHATTY, CRANBROOK, B. C, Undertaker nnd Embalmer, Telegraphic orders will receive special attention. Will go nnv where nt nny tlmo. VAPOR BATHt^Matsage And Scalp liesjBjust'ii, Of st PayiM BsjAk, URRE ; TICKETS IO Ait Pon« § 9 9 9. 9. 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 1 Wedding and Engagement RINGS Our stock of these Is unquestionably tho largest In Western Be lt a fine solitaire or a plain little keeper, wo have lt. OVER f 600 STYLES. EWERT BROS. Ntisoir, TroN. Boulaid Jewelers and Ens-ravers m Canadians Alleged to Bo Misappropriating Some of Uncle Sam's Water. Helena, Mont., Feb. 23.—A convention of Milk River valley residents at Chinook, has addressed a resolution to president Roosevelt and the secretary of the Interior, calling their attention to the fact that tho Canndians are building a great canat with a view to diverting tho waters of tho Milk GERMANY'S LITTLE WAR. Berlin, Feb. 23.—Colonel Leutwein, governor of German South West Africa, cables that a number of Ovamboa, under Nechnle. attacked tho police post at Amatonl or February 2, and were repulsed with a loss of sixty men kilted. A division under Lieut. Schultz had a fight with tho Hereros at South Tsumanaon on February 8th, tn which the enemy lost 10 men killed. Tho Germans sustained no casualties. The principal German forces are gathering at Okahandja, where they will await the ar rival of reinforcements beforo undertaking a general movement. - DID PRETTY WELL. Considering Ills Capital-Failure of John Lockle, Ex-M.P. London, Feb. 23.—At a meeting today of tho creditors of John Lockle, formerly member of parlament for Davenport, against whom a receiving order was made February 3rd, it transpired that his liabilities were nearly $1,250,000 and his assets $550,000. Mr. Lockle went into the ship owning business In 1805 with a capital of $2,500. B.C. STANDARD [HUNTER V] . THERE IS NO BETTER STOCK ON THE MARKET TODAY. $1.00 PER SHARE M'DERMID & M'HARDY BROKERS, NELSON, B.C. DICK WILL SUCCEED HANNA. Columbus, Feb. 23,-Elghty-eight out of the one hundred and seventeen republican members of the Ohio legislature jiave signed a petition pledging tholr votes to general Dick for United States sonator. Seventy-two voles aro necessary to elect." The houso today adopted the sonnto joint resolution fixing March 1 and 2 as the days for ballotfng for a senator to succeed tho lato Marcus Hanna, MAY INCLUDE THAT HOTEL. fSpecial to The Daily News.] Winnipeg, Feb. 23—Wm. Whyte, second vlco-presldent of the C. P. R„ left today for Montreal. Mr. Whyto's visit to headquarters Is of considerable importance to tho west. He is taking with him est* mates for nil appropriations for spring work and these It Is understood are quite considerable. MIDDLE OF ROADERS AND POPS. St. Louis, Feb. 23.-After many attempts to ngrce upon a mutually satisfactory dato, tho middle of the roaders and the fusion populists have failed to select a date upon which to hold a Joint national convention. Tho populists will convene July 7th ln Indianapolis, and the middle of the roaders in St. Louis June 14th. A KISHINEFF CONVICTION. Klslilneff, RuBsla, Feb. 23 —At the resumption today of tho trial of prisoners connected with the massacre here, Kurban and Rotar, accused of murdering Abraham Koran, were acquitted, but the former wns condemned to a year's Imprisonment for participating In tho rlotB. The damage suits wero dlamussed. On Saturday, February 27tfi AT 8 P. M. WoJt,.lH*?? ?S ?h,,ml£- Fftlllzcra wl" b8 elven »t tn. Open House by Mr tlT?1 ^eV'l'w'a Chemical Company's expert. Interesting and liltrJcUri to all Agriculturists, Fruit Growers, etc. Don't miss lt Admission STS Asseoc'la.UonsUndW tb6 aUaPl0e8 " the Nc,sm* ^ItL^d'l^f^row^ The Brackman-Ker Milling Co., Limited! ! Hi, j. *jj* Kootenay Agents—Victoria Chemical Company, Limited. FRESH BUTTER HAZELWOOD 40e per lb COLUMBIA 40c per lb CRYSTAL BROOK 30c per lb Bell Trading Coj SEE OUR WINDOW ANY PAIR taitwtl IN IT The Royal Shoe Store NEW DRUG STORE WARD ST., 3 DOORS BELOW BAKER PHONE A 214 W. RUTHERFORD DRUQQr&.80N ARE TOU SELLING "GEIFFIN BRAND" SMOKED SHOULDERS? They are exceedingly good value especially for Camp Trade J. Y. CflFFIMTcO., Limited WHOLESALE ONLT THE FAMOUS LION BRAND BOYS' CLOTHING Mothers that want their boys dressed in nobby, neat-lttlng clothing should not fall to call and see our goods before buying. This brand is made first-class, and of the best material, though prices are low, ranging from ?3.60 to $6.50. Knickers all double-knees and seats. Always ask for the "Lion" Brand. J. H. MILAGE'S IS THE PLACE KERR'S NEW ARRIVALS FIRST SHIPMENT Ol' New Spring Goods New Embroideries. New Linen, Torchon Lace, New Vesting, Now Cotton Voile. New Muslins. New Ginghams. New Linen, in White for Ladles' BlouBes and Suits, 64 in. wide, at 76c yard. New Cotton Striped Duck for Ladies' and Children's Suits. VAN HOBNE RETURNS. Now Tork, Feb. S3.—Blr Wm. C. Tan j Horn*, chairman of tb. board of th. Can. 1 adlan Pa