THE DAILY NEWS ____________________ .r-^1^ TOL. s HBIBOH, B. 0., FHIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1007 NO. 2l>0 IMAY INDICT THAW Wll E iDdmas Hints That This is Prosecuting Attorney's1 Plan Mrs. Thaw Continues the Story of Ner dissolute Life—Breaks Dowi on the Stand New York; Feb. 21,—Under the stress ot the cross-examination in whtch district attorney Jerome gave no quarter, Mrs. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw broke down today upon the witness stand. With blinding tears, burning their way down her cheeks, which from ashen white flushed crimson, she admitted that after .her flrst experience with Stanford White, '. her relations with the architect continued months, but that was not all. There were other confessions, which while ■ damaging to her character accentuated ■ithe more the terrible personal sacrifice ;Bhe Is making lu the effort to save her .husband from death in the electric chair. 1 The case has progressed to the point where the defeudant has been all but lost sight of. His girt-like wife is the : figure upon whom the stress of the trial .is the greatest. She, whose past has .been searched and who Is being held up ito scorn by the prosecuting officer. 'Thaw, his face buried In his hands, : might easily have been out of the court •room picture today for none would have .missed him. All eyes were turned toward the witness, the slight woman in Iblue, during the morning. Today at all times Mrs. Thaw has had to rest on ithe edge of the chair in order that her ifeet might reach the floor. To make her •more comfortable, a footstool was provided during the afternoon. At the close of the most eventful day of the trial, Mr. Jerome announced tha* probably he would keep her under fir; for two more days. Adjournm . >. has been taken until Monday morning, although during the day justice Fi.*ntr:tM ■aid that to accommodate out of town Witnesses, he would hold court both tomorrow, a holiday, and Saturday. There was no subject affecting the wit ness of bo intimate a nature that th'-* district attorney hesitated to hold it .before the gaze of the world, all the while requiring that she recognise and own -the fault ln her own damning words. "When Jerome waB flaying the witness --with questions as to her relations with ' White, carrying her from place to place and demanding to know every detail and ■while bitter tears were swelling in he •eyes, two newspaper women, accustom- ■ed to harsher scenes of life, left their -places in tjje court room and made a Vhasty retreat through the big portals. At last the prosecutor himself relented somewhat and suggested that the proceedings be suspended, Mr. Delmai ■thought he detected an unfavorable slant tto this and protested that the w)tne33 -would be able to proceed. Mrs. Thaw wiped her eyes, stiffened up a bit anl ■nodded to Mr, Jerome to go on. After bringing out that her relations with White continued for some time, Mr. Jerome went deeper. Mrs. Thaw admitted that in 1903, after the return from Europe, she spent a night at Thaw's apartments in New York and for three weeks he and sh« occupied connecting apartments at the Orand hotel in this city. Mrs. Thaw admitted, with astonishing frankness, that the champagne which sne had declared tasted bitter the night she lost consciousness tn the mirrored bedroom, was no more bitter than any champagne she ever drank. In fact, she declared lt tasted like all the rest. She denied that nhe Intended to assume otherwise. What was considered, perhaps, her most damaging statement to the defendant, was when she said she showed him copies of cablegrams that were being aent to Stanford White from Europe astt- lng him to use his influence with a certain man In London to prevent Mrs. Nesbit from "raising a fuss" and from Inter- ;fering with her daughter Evelyn, remaining In the company ot Thaw, Mrs. '.Thaw was also forced lo admit that when •.she and her mother went abroad with 'Thaw in lbu-3 they were still drawing upon the bounty of Stanford White, She declared that she had a letter of credit for $400 or $500 which was given her by White, which she turned over to Thaw. There was still a balance In the Mercantile Trust company to her order, she also admitted. "But Mamma got all of that," said the witness. Mr. Jerome dwelt for a long time upon the cablegrams which Thaw is said to have sent to White, He brought out that the cablegrams were sent after Thaw knew of the relations which bud existed between Miss Nesbit and the architect. Mrs. Thaw would not -admit that she knew positively who sent the cablegrams or whether her name was .signed to them. "Surety," remarked Mr. Jerome, "you .don't mean ta say that he signed hla own •name?" "No," replied Mrs. Thaw, "I don't mean that at all." A letter written by Mrs, Thaw ln 1904 itelling of her gay life In far'e wtth Harry Thaw and "a bun i from the .-tenderloin," was read to the jury by Mr. -Jerome. This brought out more te.it.- xnony as to the Rat Mort, a PariaUn witness' past' life of which the pros wt- tor was not Informed. He seemed to be able to trace her every step and this seems to be largely due to the typewritten statement of the young woman's mother, which he nearly always held in his hands, when hurling telling questions at the daughter. Written in single spaced typewriting the statement seems to cover fully 75 pages. But the sensations did not all come from the dl-J- tiTct attorney. Mr, Delmas sent a thr-'l through the courtroom by declaring that he was informed it was the purpo*.* of Mr. Jerome to indict Mrs, Thaw. M*. Jerome denied that any such statements had been made, but he did not deny such a purpose. This Incident happened near the close of the forenoon session when Mr. Jerome, in an effort to make the defence produce certain letters from Stanford White, which Mrs. Thaw hal declared were In the possession of Cllf ford Hartrldge, one of her husband's attorneys, called Mr. Hartrldge to the witness stand. The lawyer declined to answer all questions relating to the letters and when lt became necessary for him to give some better reason than the mere fact that he was attorney of record for the defence, Mr. Delmas explained that Mr. Hartrldge had been retained by Mrs. Thaw to protect her interests when she heard that she was to be Indicted. During the afternoon when Mrs. Thaw had been recalled she declared she was perfectly witling that the letters be produced. "They are your property are they not?" asked Mr. Jerome. "No, I gave them to Mr. Thaw" Mr Jerome directed his assistant, Mr. Uarvan, to have a subpoena issued for Mr. Hartrldge. When this was done, Mr. Jerome again demanded the letters. Mr. Hartrldge said that he had no intention of complying because he had received the letters from the hands of the defendant. Mr. Jerome appealed to jus tlce Fitzgerald. He had neglected to have an affidavit made as to the service ot the subpoena and justice Fitzgerald said that there was nothing upon which he could act. Mr. Garvan was directed by tils chief to draw up the. affidavit. There the matter rested, however, for Mr. Jerome made no further move In the matter. Just after the luncheon recess, the dls trict attorney sought permission to dls ontlnue the cross-examination of Mrs. Thaw long enough to take the testimony of Drs, Deemer, of Kitauntng, Pa., and Bingham of Pittsburg, both of whom are to testify to traces of insanity in both branches of the defendant's family. Mr. Jerome said that he was informed the physicians were about to leave the jurisdiction of the court. "They are returning to Pittsburg to night," said Mr. Hartrldge, "but they would be back at any time they are wanted Mrs, Thaw is u u". a futisL severe strain, and the examination should be concluded at once." Iu view of the district att-j' _cy"s statement, justice Fitzgerald ::.«■■.■*._■. ----curs Deemar and Bingham shoj\l be ki-arJ. They were called to the stand and said that while they were anxious to get back to their patients, they would stay it necessary. Mr. Jerome Insisted that their testimony be taken and Thaw's counsel insisted that Mrs. Thaw's cross-examination proceed. "We will settle the matter by sitting tomorrow and Saturday," said judge Fitzgerald. Just before adjournment Mr. Jerome weakened. He laid that he felt the physicians would be available when wanted and asked tbat the recess over the holiday and until Monday be taken. Counsel for the defence said they would consent, for their position in tbe matter remained unchanged. Mrs, Thaw will be upon the stand ail of Monday and probably all of Tuesday. &.C. BRANCH OF McGILL CARNEGIE OFFERS CONDITIONAL GIFT OF $60,000. EXPERT (JANG OF SAFE CRACKERS WORKiNG VANCOUVER. (Special IP The Dally New.) Vancouver, Fab, ?*,—Private advices from Dr. Tory, of McGill, announce tbat Carnegie has offered to donate $60,000 to tbe building fund of the brancb university to be Inaugurated bere, Tbe gift I. conditional upon an equal sum being raised from private sources within a stipulated time. This hundred thousand dollars aggregate ts the sum agreed upon by the directorate as the amount to he obtained before beginning operations. Tbe management at a meeting today ex- pie~.sd confidence that the success of tbe plan Is now assured, A band of robbers, one of whom must have been an expert safe cracker operated in the Fairfield block, In tbe heart of th. business district and a block from a permanent posted constable, a1 an early hour thla morning, Five offices were broken Into and In each safes or vault, entered by manipulation of the combination or smashed open, Th. amount stolen Is uncertain at present, a* several sate, were so ruined that experts will have to open them. Among tbe lot, however, was a collection of coins which cannot be replaced. The police have no clue but believe the gang Is the same as waa recently operating In Belllngham. SUICIDE AT "THB STRATHCONA ♦ Winnipeg, Feb, 21,-John L. Strus, real estate dealer, committed .ulclde In th. Strathcona hotel thi. evening by shooting. Social and financial troubles are believed to be the cause. , CAN STAND BY HERSELF CANADA DOES NOT SEEK UNION ■WTTH UNITED STATES.. SO MAHCIL TELLS GATHERING OF AMERICAN PUBLISHERS. New York, Feb. 21.—The twenty-first annual dinner of the American Newspaper Publishers' association at the Waldorf Astoria, attracted over 300 publishers from all parts of the U. S. and Canada. St. Clair McKelway, of the Brooklyn Eagle, was toastmaster and those present Included Charles Marcil, deputy speaker of the Canadian house ot commons, Martin P. Hlggins, president of the Pressmen's International union; James M. Lynch, president of the International Typographical union; Jas, J. Freel, president of the International Stereotypers' union and many others. The'boxes were filled with the wives and friends of the publishers. President Herman Ridder, of the New York Staats Zeltung, read a letter ot regret from president Roosevelt. Charles Marcil said.that Canadians do not believe that there can ever be political union between them and the United States. He then went; on: Canadians today regardless of their origin or their creed are one people, faithful in their allegiance to their motherland, but loyal flrst and above all to their native country. Canada is independent today, in every sense of the word, a nation. The tie which links her to Great Britain grows from common names, from kindred blood, from similar privileges and protection. They are ties which, though light as air, are as strong as links of iron. . "We rely upon the friendship of the* United States and hope to achieve a share of their success, a success that has dazzled the world." he declared. At the business session, the following officers were elected: President, Herman Ridder of the New York Staats Zeltung; vice-president, Medlll McCor- mack, of the Chicago Tribune; secretary. Elbert S. Parker, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer; treasurer, F. P. Call, of the New York Commercial. S. P Weston, of the Seattle Post-Intelllgencer; C. H. Wor- nick, of the San Francisco Call, and Charles H. Taylor, Jr., of the Boston Globe, were elected members of the executive committee. The time of the annual meeting was changed from February to the fourth Thursday ln April, the meeting, to be, as usual, In this city. 0NG.T.P.CONSTR.CTION SEVERAL THOUSAND RUSSIANS MAY BH EMPLOYED VERIQIN RETURNS FROM A MISSION TO RUSSIA Montreal, Feb. 31—Peter Verlgln, the leader of the Canadian Doukohobours, returned to Montreal yesterday, after upending the winter on a tour through Russia. Verlgln said he had been commissioned by the Orand Trunk Pacific railroad company to try to secure a tew thousand laborers for construction work on that railway and It waa Tor thla purpose that he 'had visited ;he Russian minister of the Interior, In order to see whether the government would allow them to come out. Thut official appeared rather taken with the Idea 'ind assured Verlgln that his government wouid be quite willing that a few thousand Russians should come to Canada to enrich themselves building railways, The minister further showed grunt interest In the Doukohobours und said it would be a good thing if a number of them were to return to Russia, ns with their experience they would be uble to set a good example to other Russian peasants. TEACHERS' SALARIES RAISED Vancouver, Feb. 21.—(Special) —The school board tonight recommended an Increase in teachers' salaries in all grades. The average increase Ib 12 per cent. WINNIPEG BANK CLEARINGS Winnipeg, Fab, 31-Bank clearings for Uie week ending today were $8,78s,G_0; for i^rife," There seemed to be nothing In the th. same week in 1Mb they were w,808,b». SHOT BY A WOMAN. Chlcagoan Falls Before Revolver Held By Wife ot a Millionaire. Chicago, Ills., Feb. 21.—Webster H. Guerin, alias Louis Fisher, proprietor of the Harrison Art company, wa_ shot and Instantly killed In his office at Lasalle and Vanbureu streets by Mm, Flora McDonald, wife of millionaire McDonald, who was for many years the democratic political leader in Chicago. The motive of the killing Is not exactly known. Mrs. McDonald became hysterical and was unable to make a connected statement. From what she bail said, however, lt Is believed that for some time Uuerln had obtained money from her by threats of making certain disclosures to her husband. Shortly before noon, Mrs. McDonald entered Guerln's office. The latter, as soon as the woman entered, directed his offlce boy to leave. A quarrel between Mrs. McDonald and Querln had already begun when lhe boy left. Within fifteen minutes the report of a revolver was heard and when the other occupants of the building rushed to Guerln's office they found lt locked, with Mrs, McDonald endeavoring to escape through a hole she had made wl|.h the butt of her revolver in the glass door. Her (ace was covered with blood which streamed trom a number of small cuts Inflicted by tbe glass. Occupants of an adjoining office arrived an Instant later and one of them pulled Mrs, McDonald through the door and took the revolver from her. Mrs. McDonald was taken to the Harrison street police station and when her identity was made known her husband was called. He declared that he knew of no reason why she should have shot Guerin, except that possibly he had endeavored to extort money from her. Physicians who attended Mrs. McDonald tonight declare that Bhe has gone hopelessly Insane. Mr. McDonald again visited his wife at the police station but ' she did not recognise him, FOUR TRAINMEN KILLED MICHIGAN CENTRAL EXPRESS COJ*- LIDED WITH ICE TRAIN ENGINEER OF EXPRESS RAN PAST SEMAPHORE SET AGAINST Hiil Detroit, Feb. 21—Four trainmen were killed and two others Injured today when the fuat American express train on tlio Michigan Central railroad, westbound which left here for Chicago at 2:57 p.m., collided with an Ice train two miles went of Ypsllnntl. The express train was composed of express and mall cars only. Tlie dead arc engineer John Scalleu of Detroit; bmkeman Thomas Little, Detroit; fireman C. 'Miller, Jackson; mall clerk Silas Mo- UwiUti, Detroit. All of the killed and injured except Miller, were on the express train. The accident, it was stated at the Michigan Central offices was caused by the engineer of the express train running past a semaphore whicli was set against him. NELSON'S NEWS OF THE DAY The club room for members of the Boys' Brigade will be open this evening at V o'clock in St. Paid's church hall, Sleighing Is now almost over, having lasted since Nov. 20, to Feb. 18. 90 days. last year's clelghing wus under ito days. W. R. Ross. M.L.A., Fernle, and E. O. Warren, of Greenwood, were.lt tlie Strathcona last night on their way home from the cuast. The first of the practices of St. Saviour's choir for the Easter music will take place tonight at 8 o'clock. A full attendance Is requested. Providing tbe ice at the Stanley street rink Ih In condition, the Rossland and Nelson junior hockey teams will pluy a game tomorrow afternoon nt. 2 o'c ock. John R. Greenfield, postofflce inspector, Vancouver and H. F. Beliensen, one of the victorious conservative members in the recent elections, of Vlctoi-ln, .,*■■.-' guests at the Hume. Then Is some troub'e over the proposed liockav excursion to Spokane, the 8. I''- and N no. set ing Its way to grunt a re- dltaea frtiii, under the new interstate regulations. Charles R. Arnot, formerly relieving C.P.R. train despatcher here nnd who was recently sent to Eholt as relieving ugent, has been permanently appointed to tlie latter position. There will be a meeting of tbe who'c- salers' nssociatlon In the board of trnde rooms this evening at 8:30. As there Is business of Importance to be considered a full attendance Is requested. At the recent K. of P. At Home some ono by mistake carried off a lunch basket and a number of serviettes. Tho owner will be ob.lged 1' th* missing articles are klndly returned to B. W. Wlddowson. Another rehearsal by the Nelson nma- teur dramatic club of the "Private Secretary," took placo last night. The next will he held on Saturday night In the bank of Montreal. The family of the late Mrs. Hubbard 'toslre to express their gratitude for the many acts of kindness shown their mother during her last Illness by sympathetic frlends, and for the consideration nnd sympathy extended to them over their bereavement. Magnus Smith, the Winnipeg chess fhumplon, wll shortly pay u vim to Calgary, where bo will give exhibitions oi ■dmultnneonii and blindfold chess playing. He writes to say that If local che-a enthusiasts will put up Z\ to cover his expenses, he wll Icome on to NelHon und give similar exhibitions here. ALBERTA COLUSBIBS Now Working To Full Cspactty.—Plenty ot Cars Supplied. (Special to The Daily News) Frank, Feb. 21.—The Hillcrest mine, which was shut down several days ago, lias resumed operations, the C. I'. K. having furnished cars for shipment, or coal The C. A. C. & C. Co. are now working full time and shipping about 700 tons tons per day,' plenty of cars being furnished by the C P. R., also the Canadian Colliers Co. of Mile and Belle view. Mr. Whiteside of the Canadian Collieries Co,, Mr, Galer, of the International Coal Co., and Mr. Moor of the C, A. C. & C. Co., have gone to Edmonton to Interview the Alberta legislature regarding the coal mine operations and the eight hour system. NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL SECRETARY Toronto. Feb. 21-S, Mellead of Halifax, wns appointed Interdenominational Hun- day school secretary tn the wttift at the annual convent loo of the Ontario Sunday School association. At the request of the workers of Alberlu, Sasktchewan and British Columbia, it was decided to ■«* stime financial responsibility for tha officer. NEW SCHOOL BUILDING TRUSTEES ASK THB COUNCIL TU SUBMIT BYLAW THB ESTIMATED COST IS PLACED AT $80,000 The regular monthly meeting of the school board was held last evening In the office of the secretary. There were present William Irvine, chnirrntrtn, Dr. E. C. Arthur, R. J. Steel and A. 1). Emory. Tho finance committee submitted * accounts for the month amounting to about H00. The chief items were fuel. $121.60* equipment of fraternity hull, $00.15; stationary. $105. The payroll for the month amounted to (10SO. On motion checks were ordered to be mnde out and signed for payment of the accounts and the payroll. A discussion ensued on the application of one ot the teachers for a raise In salary. It was pointed out by the chairman that the estimates for the year were a'- rcvuly In tho hands of the city council. Personally he favored an Increase where lt could bo legitimately made. The teachers earned every cent that was paid them. The secretary brought up the question of a new public school building. He favored I'tscertalning what the cost of tho building would be. and asking the olty council to obtain legislation giving them the power to raise tho necessary fund. A 12 roomed building would he required. The cost of building had Increased considerably since the matter wns discussed two years ago. Roughly the building would probably cost $60,000. The chiilrmnn said he had Informally discussed the matter wltb some members of the city council. He thought the board should place Us ease formally before the council. Dr. Arthur moved .seconded by R. J. Steel that the board request the council in writing to submit a bylaw to tho ratepayers -authorizing the raising of $511,000 for a new school build ng. The motion carded unanimously. Dr. Arthur will notify the counci' forthwith so as to have tlie letter before that body when It moots on Monday next. The meeting then adjourned. IS NEEDLESSLY ALARMED THE PRESBYTERIAN AFRAID MORMONS OF ALBERTA WILL WORK EVIL POLYGAMY BOGEY RAISED, QUITE UNFAIRLY TO ALBERTA Toronto, Feb. 21—This week's issue ot tho Presbyterian, says the trenchant critic- Urn by the Hon minister of the'interior, of remarks mode by Prof. Kilpatrlck and Dr. Somcrvllle to the effect that Mormons in Alberta are not a desirable class of settlers, may be good politics from bis point of view, but It does not touch the real question at issue. "People may be thrifty and Industrious but If an essential feature of their re.lg- lon brings them into drect opposition to the law of the land, which Is based on divine teaching, their presence presents "II Lhe material for a grave problem. The feature of polygamy Has never been formally eliminated from their creed. It is simply a right held In abeyance because tlie force of public opinion cannot be changed. No good man Will deny liberty ot conscience to any. but that liberty niUB*. not come Into conflict with an Institution upon which the welfare and permanency of the faml y and the state depend. With all the record of their past and with the recent revelations In connection with tbe Smoot enquiry, in the United States, in our hands, our Mormon friends must not be too sensitive to criticism nnd we must be on our guard, lost we be found to bo warming into life on Canadian soil u power thnt will work to our own destruction." CANADIAN TRADE REVIEW. Outlook Bright All Over the Dominion— Freight Moving Better. New York, Feb. 21.—Bradstreet's trade review says: With milder weather and good roads Canadian trade has expanded both at retail and wholesale point:;. Winter goods are being cleaned out. Retail shipments of spring goods are large, a much larger trade than a year ago is In prospect. Building promises to be actlve and strong. The Canadian railroads are winning out of the snow- blockades and freight Is moving easier. Canadian trade with Asia Is increasing. Montreal reports manufacturing still behind on deliveries and that labor is scarce. Leather is not especially active. Ontario retailers are well cleaned out or winter goods. Building is likely to be active. In the northwest country, roads are better and the railroads ate moving more freight, but grain in farmers hands will not move freely until spring, so that the collections nre apt to be slow until the shipping Is more active, Failures for the week number 13 as against 29 last week and 32 in this week a year ago. WRECK OF STEAMER BERLIN Report That Few Survivors Still Cling To Wreckage. London. Feb. 21.—At a late hour this evening. It was reported that some few survivors were still clinging to the wreck of the steamer Berlin but as the heroic efforts all day long of the life boat crews had failed to reach them, little hope that they would be saved remains. No cause- has yet been assigned for the terrible accident and it will probably never be know how the steamer came to miss the channel, although three hundreds yards wide and all buoyed and lighted, It being always difficult of access ln rough weather, lt Is conjectured that some of the engines or the steering geur may have become deranged and rendered tbe vessel uncontrollable. The captain of the Berlin, captain Precious, has a good record of 14 years' service. The list of passengers on the Ill-fated steamer and all the names of those who were on board have not yet been learned, but so far as has been ascertained there were no Americans among the passengers. Amsterdam, Feb. 21.—A despatch to the Nandeisblad from the Hook of Hol- lond tonight says: "It Is not possible to tell for certain wnether the persons seen on the remaining fragment of the Berlin are dead or still hoping to be rescued. If they are alive, the cold they are suffering must be intense. The steam lift which had been attempting to reach the wreck is unable to approach It on account, of the unfavorable position in which the after part of the vessel is lying, and it was only with the greatest efforts that the lifeboat, itself was prevented from being dashed to pieces. The waiting room of the.station at the Hook of Holland has been converted Into a morgue, and the station itself Is guarded by troops. Several of the bodies recovered are badly mangled. Hook of Holland, Feb. 21— (9 p. m.)— The life boat. Captain Jansen, which has a record of 365 lives saved, made desperate efforts all day long to reach the wrecked boat and rescue any possible survivors. Many times, the life hoat and the tug that accompanied it were (lug back oh the shore. Three times communication with lhe steamer Berlin was established, but each time the life boat parted her anchor and hawser and was swept away. NEW DOCKS OPENED. Prince of Wales Attends at Important Ceremony. Devonport, Eng., Feb. 21.—The great, new Keyham docks, which complete the most important dockyard scheme of the British empire, were opened today by the prince of Wales wtth considerable ceremony. The large gathering of warships In honor of the occasion were decorated with bunting and the harbor was gay with flags as the prince aud princess embarked on the commander-in- chief's yacht. Vivid, and led a procession of torpedo boats through the lines of warships to the scene. After christening the docks, "Prince of Wales Basin," a large company were entertained at luncheon. Disagreement between the naval and civil authorities regarding the tatter's participation In the ceremonies resulted in a notable absence of general decoration aud caused the mayor and corporation to refuse to attend the function. HOCKEY AT FERNIE (Special to The Dally News) Fernle, Feb. 21—A large and enthusiastic crowd was present at tho local rink last night to witness the hockey match between :i team from the office of the Crow's Nest Puss Coal company und one chosen from the butchers of Fernle. Although the ice was In very poor condition owing to the mildness of the weather for the past few days, the spectators were treated to a good exhibition of the game. Tho butchers won by a score of 4-2. The gate receipts, after paying all expenses, amounted to about (15, which was donated to the ladies' benevolent society. Dr. and Mrs. Corsnn accompanied by Miss Kldd, matron of the Fornie hospital, have returned to town from Spokane, whore they huve boon enjoying a ton days' holiday. CHARGED WTTH MURDER Buffalo, Feb. 21—Following nn Investigation by the district attorney into the .loath of Joslah Boss, n manufacturer, a charge of murder wns tonight lodged against A. O. McGarry, a partner of the dead man. Ross was found dead in his offlee Tuesday with n hull-it in ills head. A revolver, which McGarry admits Is his. was found beside Ross' body. SASKATCHEWAN WHEAT CROP Winnipeg, Feb. 21—The commissioner or agriculture of Saskatchewan province, states that the wheat crop of the province wus 37,000,000 bushels, an average of 20.40 bushels per acre; an Increase of H.ouo.ooo bushels over the succeeding year. Only five per cent of the available land Is yet being cultivated. BRYCE ARRIVES. New York, Feb. 21.—James Bryce, tbe new British ambassador to the United States, landed today from the steamer Oceanic, having been detained of Sandy Hook bar over night, and Is expected to go directly to Washington. He is accompanied by Mrs. Bryce. REMBRANDT'S HOME BURNED The Hague, Feb. 12.—The house in Leyden In which Rembrandt, the celebrated Dutch painter and etcher, -was born 300 years ago. was destroyed by Are yesterday. The building had for a long time been a place of pilgrimage for lovers of art. NO LIVES LOST NftW Orleans, Feb. 21-Thut no lives were lust in the sinking of the steamer uu- goma last night, When it was rammed in front of the city by the French cruiser Kleber, appears almost certain today, Officers of tho vessel say that the crew has boon fully accounted for. BA8_a_ES8 REPORTS St. Petersburg, Feb. 21 — The reports spread abroad today that the emperor and empress hnd been asssslimted are utterly without foundation; there was not even a rumot1 of the, kind here until It wns tele* graphed from London. TO PURIFY PARLIAMENT Bourassa Wants Charges Against Private Members Investigated Sir Wilfrid Promisrs Tbat Session Shall Not Close Without Rigid Enquiry— Borden Promises Support (Special to The Dally News) Ottawa, Feb. 21.—The privileges and elections committee met today to consider the reference of the resignation of Hon. Charles Hyman, with a view ot passing upon Its validity, which wis questioned In the house by R. L. Ho: den, leader of the opposition. AH letters In reference to this matter were forwarded to the committee for its consideration. Mr. Baker moved that the evidence be taken and printed, which was carried. Mr. Baker also moved that all correspondence between the government and Mr. Hyman, or any one else, touching the matter of his resignation be referred to the committee. Some of the liberals thought that "auy one else" was a little too wide, but the motion was passed. Mr. Baker moved that C* J. Beat and W. F. Jarvis of London, the witnesses to the resignation, be called to give evidence. Mr. Boyce moved that the name of Charles Hyman be added to the motion. Mr. Baker objected as it might look like delaying ihe matter, seeing t.iat Mr. Hyman was in California. Mr. Boyce withdrew his amendment and the motion passed. Mr. Baker moved that the speaker attend the committee with all papers in bis possession concerning the resignation, which was carried. A motion was also curried asking tbe attendance of the clerk of the crown in chancery. On motion of Mr. Northrup the committee adjourned until Thursday. A motion for the committee to sit when the house was In session was voted down. It was said that that could be settled when the committee met again. •Commercial agent Larke, at Sydney, Australia, reports that Canada's trade with that country last year amounted to £112,850,000 . Forty-four million Imports, and sixty-eight million exports. In the house today Bourassa gave notice that he would call attention to the language used In the clash of Tuesday between Fowler and Ross. He declared lt was pertinent to the dignity of the house that such charges be investigated at once . For many weeks insinuations had been made by one side or the other. It was bad taste that accusations against the private character of any member should be dragged before the house. The tone of the debate In the Canadian parliament In the last ten years was not improving. The element of suspicion was growing yearly in Canadian public affairs. Those realy culpable of misdoing must he punished, instead of the irresponsible tools they employed. The bouse had nothing to do with the prlva'.e .'luru-tor of any member, unless the matt-1.* wns a public scandal or unless, through immoral habits, the subject was untrue to the public. The people were getting tired of these insinuations. It was high time parliament took steps to prove if any man there was unworthy. If so let him be expelled and punished. Sir Wilfrid Laurier thought Ihey had better wait further report of the insurance commission before discussing the accusations made. The session could not end, however, before tbe charges were searched to the very bottom. Mr. Borden agreed with tho premier that if any charges were made they should be formal charges, not Insinuations. If the report of the evidence at the iustirance commission showed charges made against any member, he pledged the premier his best assistance to probe the matter to the root. Accusations must be thoroughly investigated before final adjournment. Bennett and Foster defended themselves against accusations of wrong doing In connection with land transactions in the northwest. They challenged tlio fullest enquiry. BEQUEST FOR McGILL Montreal, Feb. 21—In accordance with tho terms of the will of the late Mrs. Peter Redpath of the Manor bouse, ChalltlUrst, England, McGlM university will receive 1160,000 for the Peter Redpath museum and the Peter Redpath library. Of this PM,W has been designated to tbo library and Ulij.OOO to the museum. The library win receive in addition the books of the manor house library. Mrs. Re_pu(li. whose estate is worth a million, left some thousands or dollars to the Montreal general hospital. IN SUNNY ITALY. Rome, Feb. 21.—Severe storms of wind, hail and snow are causing serious damage in Italy. CHINA WANTS OUR FLOUR Winnipeg, Feb. 21 — The Ogllvle Flour Mills company, report further sales today of ir>,000 bugs of flour for Immediate shipment from Winnipeg to China. This brings Hhe sales of the last fortnight up to 60,IWD bags, at advancing prices, SUCCEEDS HIS FATHER Strathroy, Ont., Feb. 21—Duncan ROM, son of former pramier Ross, curried West Middlesex In the bye-election yesterday by a majority of ISO, #__ ttltl-T B»W«; -NBLMIM, tl 0„ PttlJM, FKJiniJABI 18. .S0.1 * Dominion Creamery • S t 1 I • 8 I This butter is tresh made and is ex- ceptionally line. Table Butter In Bricks Hudson's Bay Stores | tin penal Bank of Canada HEAD OFFICE: TORONTO, CAPITAL PAID DP t). B *n ..R_),M0 REBT M,«.,«» ■OH. KOBT. IAJTIU.T, V*_-Fr***?v*.'iuii'-d *t N'.-ieon Every Msrnlnf ■_- eept Mond'iy. by P. J. DEANB ;,H'_'R11T10N RATES Daily, per year •.*» Dally, per month N Ml •utr.ttcrlpt.iont' oaya-tds In _dT_m*is, CIVIL SERVICE REFORM, Hon. C-cu. p. Cruham, leader ot the liberal opposition In the Outarlo l_Klala- lure, iu forcing the qtiPBiiun of civil nervine reform Into trout place among the Important public ItsBuea before the pea- pie of Outarlo, lie declare*-* unequivocally for the abolition of the preaont patronage system and ror -tit- inauguration of a permanent civil kit vice, admission to which -will be dependent upon special preparation and competitive examination. If Mr. Graham can Induce the liberals or Ontario to take up this question earnestly aud with honest Intention of giving effect to reforms when opportunity comes their way, he will have rendered a splendid service to the whole dominion. If Ontario takeH hold of civil service reform seriously, it will not be long before the agitation affects dominion politics and we may look for some action on the part of the dominion leaders to end the absolutely indefensible and wholly pernicious patronage system that prevails In the federal arena, Civil service reform and the entire abolition of patronage, so far as private members nre concerned, would do more to purify the political atmosphere than any other reform that, can be suggested. We wish Mr. Graham full measure of success In his campaign against the existing conditions and that it is not telling against him In the constituencies |3 shown by tho return yesterday of Duncan Rosb, son of ox-premter Ross, for the Weat Middlesex riding. Mr. Graham campaigned on behalf of Duncan Ross and at a big meeting at Strathroy outlined clearly the course he intends pursuing with regard to reforming the civil service of Ontario,, Commenting on lllieral leader Graham's declared policy uf civil service reform, the Toronto News says: Mr. George P. Graham, the liberal FOR BALB J. G. PROCTER* POR BALB Lots Improved and Unimproved in Bogus Town Ranch Lands in East Kootenay Fruit Lands in West Kootenay 100x125 ft. half block from Baker Street Good Timber Lands For Sale Fire, Accident, Marine Insurance T. G. PROCTER, Nelson CHINAWARE SALE The prettiest and daintiest goods for the money that have ever becd ottered you. This Is not a "reduced price" sale ot old stock, but brand new goods which we have Just unpacked. They were offered to ns at a bargain, and we give you the benefit. We don't hesitate to say that in these goods we offer you the biggest Genuine Bargains that Nelso n has yet seen. Dread and Butter Plates that you would consider reasonable at 25c for 15c each Cups and Saucers, good value at 25c for 15c each Cups and Saucers, ln dainty white and gold decoration, you would willingly pay 35c for them for 20c each . Cups and Saucers, other lines at equally good values Including a nice big breakfast cup, very prettily decorated for 30c each Sauce Dishes and Salt Shakers, and Cretm Jugs ....for 10c each Marmalade Jars with Plate for 15c etch Tete-a-Tete Sets, consisting of: For Tea—Tea Pot, Sugar, Cream, 6 Cups and Saucers and Tray for it.'JO each Por Cocoa—Cocoa Jug, Tray, 6 Cups and Saucers for K80 each Secure what you want before tbey are all snapped up. W. G. THOMSON ftsWaS"1 Sta*£°«nc*. PHONE 34 leader In this province. haB adopted the principle of civil service reform. Undoubtedly hlB declaration at Strathroy will do Ontario and Canada a great service. Even now neither party will deny that a non-partisan civil service Is highly desirable. But adoption of the principle has been prevented hitherto, because of the political advantage to be gained in the manipulation of public office to party ends. Mr. Whitney missed a great opportunity for public service wheu he allowed patronage committees and members of parliament to select party workers for vacant government positions. He and his followers rightly condemned the Ross government for this sort of peanut politics, and it does seem remarkable that they did not signalize their return to offlce by changlug a system provocative of so much dissatisfaction and corruption. If Mr. Graham will have the courage io make civil service reform the main plank In bis platform, even though the federal liberals regard him as the propagator of a vicious heresy, he will gain enormously In the estimation of rlght- ihlnking people In Ontario, both liberals and conservatives, and will render the possibility of his accession to tho prem- .ershlp somewhat more definite. There can be no defence for a policy which uses the clerkship of a division court as u reward for side-line canvassing. Ii Is illogical and thoroughly Improper. If Mr. Graham pledges himself io do everything possible to change this evil system it will be a proof that, so far as the Ontario liberal party Is concerned, old things have passed away, and, behold, all things have become new. It Is intimated that among the chief matters to be dealt with at the coming .-esslon of the leglslaure will be increases in the ministerial salaries and in the members' Indemnities. The Idea is that ihe prosperity brought about ln British Columbia by the McBrlde government nultles the ministers to an additional $1000 a year each for their services and also warrants an increase In the sessional Indemnity from $800 to |1200. NOVEL LIBRARY CONTEST. Handsome Collection of Books and Oak Case for Winning Organization. P. H. Poole, of Winnipeg, has been In the city for some days arranging for a library voting contest. The voting contest commenced yesterday as will be seen by the advertisement in another column of this issue. The prize In the contest Is the library of 100 volumes and an oak case now on view in the window of J. A. GUker'B 3tore. It will be given hy vote to the lodge, society, church, or school in this city securing the largest number of votes in the following manner: The merchants listed In the contest will give one vote with each 10 cent cash purchase, the votes to be deposited ln the ballot box placed In Rutherford's drug store. The contest will close on July 15, 1907. At the clone of the contest, the lodge, society, church or school having received the largest number of votes will be awarded the library. Current accounts when paid will be entitled to votes. Tho business men tn the contest are 30 ACRES OF FIRST-CLASS FRUIT LAND 8 Acres Cleared Good Log Dwelling Splendid Water Supply Price $25 per acre It wi'l pay you to see Toye & Co. about this ••ft TOYE & OO. FRUIT LAND. REAL ESTATE Baker St. Nelson, B. C. If you want to buy Fruit Land see me. That Is my business. J. F. ANNABLE nilson, a 0. MINARD LINIMENT CO. .Ltd.: Some time ago I had a bud attack of rjulnsy which lu!d me up for two weeks und cost a lot of money. Finding the lump again forming In my throat, I bathed freely with MINARD'S LINIMENT (and saturating a cloth with tho liniment left It on all night. Next morning the swelling was gone and I attributed the warding off of an attack of qulnzy to the free use of MINAKD'S LINIMENT. Q. P. WORDEN. St. John. supplied with blank ballot forms, and are pledged to carry on the contest in a perfectly fair manner. The results or the voting will be announced weekly in these columns. The proposition has been carried out In fftany other Canadian towns with great success. WANT NELSON BOYS IN SPOKANE Some Arrangement May be Reached to Pull off Big Hockey Game The Spokane hockey team returned laat evening from Nelaon, B.C., where tn* puck chasers met the International oham- plona in nn exhibition .mutch, losing only by the closo score of 8 to 5, says the Spokesman-Review. (Both Spokane and Nelson hnd tfvken part In the annual midwinter carnival at RosBlnnd, the week previous and'the splendid showing made by the Spokane team so Impresufd the Nelson contingent that arrangements wttre. made for the playing of aji exhibition game In the little provincial town on Kootenay lake on the Monday after the t-arnlvnl closed, Munagvr -Roy Ferrler of the Spoknne team Bays thai Nelson Is wild for nn opportunity to come We Will Buy 1000 nreckPtirlilge-Lund E5 2000 International Coal 60 We Will Sell 100 B. 0, Copper $9.50 25 Dominion Copper |7.76 300 Spyglass io McDERMD & McHARDY THE ORANGE MEAT CO. arc offering a prize of Thirty Dollars iu -Cash to tne person who sends in the largest number of coupons during-the months ot" January, February aud March that arc taken from their 15c.packages of Orange Meat. These coupons will have to be mailed pr delivered before 30th of March, 1907. Ten days will be allowed-to give time for coupons mailed from any part of Canada to reach the office of The Orange Meat Co., Kingston. On the 9th of April the prize will be awarded. to Spokane for a series of exhibition game*-, with the best teams of this city. If the rink management here makes a reasonable offer Nelson promises to bring down a. party 100 strong to Spoknne to root for Its team. Ferrler meets with J'-ke Bchaeffer the rink manager .today and some arrangement may be reached between the two whereby the guarantee asked by Nelson may be raised. T.ie unexpected strength of the Spokane t'.mi against the crack British Columbia aggregation during the csrnlvnl last week hns aroused considerable Interest locally und there would be good crowds turn out to see the games If they should be arranged. That the Spokane- twin*, would have a chance to win Is proven by the fact that they played the Canadians so closely on their own Ice and under conditions unfavorable to Ohem, The Spokane rink is Inrger than either the Nelsoa or Rossland rinks and this difference would be in favor of the local team, which has not cultivated the lift stroke like the Canadians, but depend upon swift passes on the sur- lV.ce of the Ice, Lust winter the Roasland team was brought down from British Columbia to ■meet the Spokane teams and won two games. Xeis-on defeated Rossland ln Uie .mat-'h for the international championship thla yenr, although tbey lost to their old rivals for the B. C. cup. BOARD TAKES ACTION PROTESTS STRONGLY AOAINST LOWERING OF LEAD DUTY EMPHATIC MESSAGE WIRED TO OTTAWA There was a well attended special meeting of the boaid of trade last evening ca led to consider the request of eastern paint dealers to hnve the present Import duly an lead and lead products, Imposed at the lust session of parliament, reduced. 'President F. A. Starkey occupied the chair and briefly outlined the purposes of tho meeting. J, J. Campbell said that the eastern paint dealers had stated that the paint factories could not as yet supply Canada, hence paints should be admitted free el duty for the present. These men opposed the Imposition of any duty and now took the first opportunity to get the tnrlff lowered. S. S. Fowler said the imposition ot the duty hud steadied the lead Industry. It had tended to Increase the manufactories In Canada. The duty had been ti per cent on dry white lend, which was increased to 22 1-2 per cent. Tho Carter White Lend company l*nd been established. Other works were In course of construction and if a little more time was allowed, tttll- further these und other factories wou.d be able to supply the demand. TV. A. Macdonald thought there wus no Justification for lowering the duty. 8. S. Taylor said the Imposition of tne duty, now sought to be lowered, hud only been obtained after u full discussion ot the case covering several years, and he did not think Mr. Fielding would agree to the change suggested by the piilnt men. The bourd should protest against the change most st lonely. It wits then moved by H. 8. Fowler, and seconded by S. 8. Taylor, thnt the secretary be instructed to telegraph to the minister of Inland revenue and to tlie member for the district thut It is the sense of this meeting that It In very unwise to permit of any '-deration In the tariff on lead products. The resolution carried unanimously and the fallowing Is the messags sent to Ottawa, after the eondbsion of the meeting last night: "The Nelson board of trade strongly opposes any reduction, temporarily or otherwise, of duties on lead or lend products. Any disturbance of confidence already created by government respecting this Indus, try would produce serious results." The secretary w*a_ instructed to wire this message to Hon. W, S. Fielding, Hon. Wm. Templemarn w; A. Galllher and Duncan Ross. The secretary was also instructed to communicate with the boards of trade of Rossland, Kaslo, Trail, Kort Steele, Cranbrook and Moyle, asking their co-operation ln the opposition to any change In the lead tariff. Mayor Qlllett gave notice that at the next meeting of the board He would move that citizens petition tho postmaster general to establish postofflce boxes for the collection of malls ln the city nnd the immediate suburbs, Mr. Campbell brought up the question of Indiscriminate advertising of alleged Kootenay fruit lands, chiefly In Winnipeg. The speaker referred to one Instance which had created so much trouble a year ago nnd on'which the board and local press had taken action resulting In the lands then advertised being withdrawn from the market. The matter will come up for consideration at the next* meeting of the board. The meeting then adjourned, Mlntnfi Llnln-t-Mt Gum Cotdi, Eto. NEfH.KCTKD COLDS THRK-VTRN L1KH (From Cblcago Tribune) " 'Don't trifle with a cold,' is good Advice for prudent men and women. It may be vital In the case of a child. Proper food, good ventilation, and dry, warm clothing are the proper safeguards against colds. If they are maintained throughout the changeable weather of autumn, win* ter and spring, the chances of a surprise from ordinary colds will In s'lght. But ths ordinary light cold will become severe If neglected and a well established, ripe cold Is lo tho germs of consumption what honey Is to tlie bee. Ths greatest menace to child life ai this time of the year U ths neglected cold." Whether It Is a child or adult, the cold slight or severe, the very best treatment that can be adopted Is. to i3vs Chamberlain's Cough Remedy a trial. It Is safe and sure. The great popularity and Immense sale of this preparation ban been ntiuliied by its remarkable cures of this nllment. A cold never results In pneumonia when it Is given. For Bale by all druggists and dealers. DRINK EVlUN FRANCE VIGOROUS ACTION TO RE TAKEN TO RESTRICT ITS SPREAD SALE OF ABSINTHE MAY HE ENTIRELY PROHIBITED Paris, Feb. a—The rapidly Increasing consumption at alcohol In Fiance la attracting; Mie serious attention cf statesmen who, following the exfunpe of Belgian and Austrian legislators, are devoting earnest efforts to restrict the spread of the evil. In both chambers groups havo been formed to secure the enforcement of restricting enactments and the promotion of fresh legislation limiting the number of saloons, strengthening the hands of the authorities so »u* to Improve liieir supervision and eventually to forbid the sa'e of absinthe as being the most deadly of all Intoxicating liquors, it Is argued thnt the enormous argumentation In the percentage of lunatics nmong the population ot recent years is for the most part due to drink, and the habit, Is besides, having a general deteriorating effect on the people, The senators taking part Ore -headed by M. Charles DUyuy und the deputies by M. Robert, uhd these two distinguished statesmen hava obtained an assurance from M. Clemenceiiu 4-hnt the cabinet Will strongly support the movement. In (in In eiVlflW with the premier, n deputation or the two groups secured a promlsa that a circular would be addressed to the mayors of the •iKX) communes, Instructing them to enforce more strictly Uie law of January, 1S73. which hns virtually faVon into abeyance and whicli deals with the punishment of drunkenness. IS STILL FIRST LORD ' . London, Feb. 31—The report that admiral sir John Fisher hud resigned as first lord of the admiralty, Is declared to be unfounded. Tho story was to the effect tlha- admlrnl Fisher and the admiralty officials hnd a serious fa'l'ng out In rcgurd to ths nuviil policy nnd that this led to the admiral's resignation. It wus even asserted that vico-adnilral Beaumont, commander lu chief at Devonport, hnd been selected to succeed admiral Fisher. WOMAN DECLINES TO TALK Chicago, Feb. 21—Louis Fisher, 38 yeat-' old, nn art dealer, wis shot to deallhi in his office today. A fashionably dressed woman wits found In the. room after the shooting. She was arrested but declined to talk. ttlM-nfa Maimer*,* Cure* Dii*M|par ELECTRIC PIANO The Kootenny hotel haB a new attraction In the shope ot an electric piano,, made by the Regal Piano company of New York. Tho Instrument is the first of the kind shown here. It plays 200 pieces et ihe latest music. Mrs. Mallet te, the proprietress*^ will be pleased to bave callers hear this novelty at any time. Forty Different Varieties rAI JVC'S Canned Meats to Choose from I AM BUILDING MY BUSINESS On satisfaction—on the satisfaction of sutlsQed cu-tomers—and It makes ft pretty good foundation. I Ho cleaning, pressing and repairing. H. F. MORTENSEN THB NEW TAILOR On Josephine St., Back of Canada Drug and Book Co.'s Stor* %g»^^CbFFEE |js rich iflavori Its fragre_^wora?i? Its sustaining strength. EMPRESS COFFEEwill»ati_rVv-u. Ask for it atvouf Grocers P_T'UP BY' EMPRESS MfGCtE VANCOUVER.B.C.' EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY INSURANCE The General Accident Assurance Co. of Canada Aasudated with The General Accident, Fire and Life Assurance Corporation of Perth, Scotland, ASSETS BXOBBDINO $5,000,000 Will asfi-ime your risk at a rate that will save a large percentage o( your premium. Write for particulars to D. P. KANE Kasljo, B. C. District Agent FURNITURE We lead in high grade, up-to-date FURNISHINGS D. J. ROBERTSON & CO. House Furnishers, Nelson V gxg^Copf & TACOMA-A popular day wear Btyle suited to large acarf. 4* Inches at back. Comfort-maced, graceful, easy-fitting. Made in Quarter Sizes Irish linen, for surety of .tamer* service: interlining lessenedi at wing-folds, so tronuig won t nay, doubly-sewn and gutter Beamefl to give you your money a worm. MRS.THAWHARPPRESSED DISTRICT ATTORNEY JEROME SHOWS HER NO MERCY. COMPELLED TO REPEAT STORY OF RUINED GIRLHOOD. THI DAIM'WIWS. RBLBON B* €. FRI »-T, FEJ1U0ABT 22 1VOT ! U-'J, SafesBB'wat .......t..\tt.l>ll...VJ!l-< ■—-— 1—— Immense Reduc WOMAN TO BE PRETTY | Must rinvc T.iiturlnnt and Glossy Halt, Na Matter Wliot Color. The finest contour of a fomalo face, the : aweetest amllo of a female mouth, loses ; Bomettilng If the head la crowned with '■■ Bcant hair. Scant and falling hair. It Is ! no^v* known," is caused by a parasite that ■- burroY.-? in'-? the scalp to the root of the hair, vWtxn II Btlpfl tha Vitality. The llt- tlo T.iJ.io bi*„i\j_ the germ throws up in burrowing aro called dantlrult. To cure •flendruft. permanently, the;., and to stop fulling l.air, that germ must bo killed. Newbro's Herplclde, an ontlrcly new result of the chemical laboratory, destroy*; tho dandruff germ, and. of course, stops the falling li-rlr, and prevents baldness. Sold by lending druggists. Send 10c. in stamps for sample to The Horplclda Co- ■nntrolt, Mich. Two sizes—BO centa and $1.00. . CANADA DKUQ A BOUK UU.„ Spnclal A_ents, K.W.C. 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QUNN WARD BTRBIDT NEAR POiTOJDnCl Manulaotuser aad dealer la Men's ffUW V-ootwear. Reo-Mnc proaptly mm. IIOTIW-LlTe aad sat Mva. New York, Feb. 21.—The prospect that district attorney Jerome would develop more surprises this morning when he continued the cross examination of Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, brought another big crowd to the court room, where the trial o£ Harry K. Thaw for the murder of Stanford White Is being held. Sometime before the hour for opening of court the room was crowded and a long line ■was waiting at the -door. Thaw entered the court immediately after the jury without waiting to be formally called to the bar. His hair was crushed and his manned was eager and nervous. He carried a large pad of paper and utter taking his seat proceeded to make notes of his wife's testimony. When judge Fitzgerald had taken his place on the bench there was a conference among the attorneys and lt was decided mere would be no session tomorrow, Washington's birthday. When Mrs. Thaw was -called to the stand she gave her usual glance at her husband and smiled, then she glanced to justice Fitzgerald and smiled a little bow at him, but the justice failed to notice. Mr. Jerome called Mrs. Thaw's attention to her closing testimony of yesterday in order that she might pick up the string of the story. "Did you continue to believe all women were unchaste as Stanford White told you until you talked with Thaw in Paris in 1903?" "Yes, sir," replied Mrs. Thaw, meekly. "Do you know a place called the Rat Mort?" "Yes." "Where Is It?" "Somewhere in Paris." "Have you ever been there?" "Yes." "What sort of a place is It?" "A cafe." "Is it reputable?" "I don't know." "Did It seem reputable to you?1 "I don't know, people were about eating." "And somebody dancing?" "I believe so." "Was it 2 o'clock in the morning?" "Possibly." "Did you see a cake-walk?" "No, I think there was a Russian dance." "Was It before or after Thaw proposed that you went to the Rat Mort?" "After." "Was it In 1903?" "No, I think lt was during the second trip in 1904." "How many times were you at the Rat Mort?" "1 think only once," "Wilh whom did you go?" "With Mr. Thaw and Mr. Hubert, a theatrical man, and another man." "I will whisper a name to you and ask tf the man was there." Mr. Jerome whispered and Mrs. Thaw shook her head. "Were there auy ladies in the party?" "I think there were, with Mr. Hubert." "Did you see many ladies of the demi monde at tbe Rat Mort?" began Mr. Jerome. Mr. Delmas objected. "1 am using the witness' own expression," said Mr, Jennie, "I never said that," ejaculated Mrs. Thaw Indignantly. "Didn't you use the expression lu a letter?" Again Mr. Delmas objected and was sustained, "Don't you know what I mean?" asked Mr. Jerome of the witness, "when l say. did you see many of the bunch from tho tenderloin there?" "I think- so." "Have you any doubt? "No." "Do you know Miss Winchester?" "Slightly." "Did you see her do a Cakewalk at the Rat Mort that night?" "I don't remember." "In whoBe handwriting is this letter?" asked Mr. Jerome, handing her several written sheets, "Mr. Thaw's I think." "Have you any doubt on it?" 'i don't think I have." Mr. Jerome then offered the letter in evidence. Mr. Delmas objected that It was a mutual letter and the date was not fixed, "Do you know of your own knowledge when this letter was written?" "I have not the siigbtost Idea" "Will you note the pageing of that letter?" "Yes." -~ -»■-•-:,■; "Did not you and Mr. Thaw, while ln Pari-, write joint letters to friends, yon writing part and he the rest?" "I cannot say positively, very likely we did." "Had you changed you opinion in regard to the general chastity of women?" "I had." "Before the time you left Paris, hnd you any appreciation that meretricious relations between men and women wore immoral and wrong?" "Not until after my talk with Mr, Thaw." "Before thnt you illil not believe It wns wrong 7" "Oh, yes; 1 knew people snld It was wroiiR." "Did you think it very Indelicate and viilgnr?" "That Is nil." yttl Pnrla It Wim Impressed upon you thai White hnd done you a terrible wrong?" "In a way." "Hrul you come to n full understanding of the Infnmoiis charaoter of White's net?" "Yes; but not ho much ns I luiye now." "Yet It wns this that Induced your re- mmclntlon of Thaw's great loveV Mr. Delmas objected to what he tlioua-nt a sneer In the question and w-jir sustained. "Did you refuse Thaw Holely because ol the occurrence wltli White?" . "-Because I hud been round out." /Who told you you hnd been caught?" "Friends of White." "So It wns not becuuse of the occurrence but becauie you had been found out?" "It was both together." tions in Pianos Must be Sold Before February 28 Our announcement of the last few days that we were blocked with pianos has had the effect of clearing outsome of our bargains, but we must make room for our regular line of Mason & Risch Pianos that are now on the way from the factory,so we have decided to offer the entire lot of American Pianos at prices that will never occur again in the interior. Some of the American manufacturers we bought from were anxious to introduce their best makes here, and as a consequence we bought them all at a low figure and will give you the benefit of these low rates. They represent such well known pianos as the Armstrong, the Fischer and the Brewster. Every piano in this lot is fully guaranteed by us. As we have said, we bought this stock right; we -can afford to, and will sell pianos at this sale at prices that will induce anyone needing a piano to buy one at once. A Few Prices—Pianos sold at $475, our price $392. Pianos sold at $450, our price 365. Pianos sold at $400, our price $326. Pianos sold at $375, our price $315. Pianos sold at $350, our price $.300. See this stock of pianos at once. Parties living out of town within a radius of 50 mi'^s and buying pianos at this sale will have their Railroad Fare paid both ways. Remember we always do as we advertise. Pianos on view at Standard Furniture Co's. Store Walk in and see them MASON & RISCH PIANO CO., Lm The Oldest and Largest NELSON, B .C. Where you buy direct from the factory Easy Terms to Everybody. Buy eow an(i Save from $60 to $100. "You felt Itlmt a most henlous wrong h»d been done you at the time of your ruvlsh- ment? .Outraged every maidenly Instinct In you .didn't It?" "It did and that Is why I quarreled with White." "You were bitter against "White When you told Thaw?" •♦Not Intensely then; not until Mr. Thaw made me realize It." "You remember writing to White; did you still feel bitter against lilm?" ■■yes." "It wns a feeling of enmity against your ravlsher?" "I wouldn't wiy enmity, it wns hostility against lilm for this one t'hing, nnd subst- (juent things." •'What subsequent things?" "Things with White." ('You still were thinking of those things when yon wrote from 'Boulogne?" "Yes; nnd at his extraordinary personality." She added that she wrote to White "Ho- oatiso my mother would give me no peace until I did It. She snld I was ungrateful to White and things like that." Hud you any reason to doubt the chastity of your own mother?" "I never thought of my mother In that wny." (Indignantly.) "Did you tell your mother of your ravlBh- ment while .-ibrond?" "■No." '"How d'd you know White's friends knew of your relations with Wn»?" 'fOn-a of them saw me with him at the ■."jud street sLudlo," "Was there Impropriety there?" "Yes." "So you continued to maintain relations with Wlilte?" "Yes; for a time." The name of the man who saw her nt the studio was whispered to the counsel, the court and the jury. "Did you tell Harry Th-nw nboui these subsequent relations with White?'' "Yes." "Can you fix the dates of these subsequent events?" "No." 1'How did this man know of your relations with White?" "He saw me lu the bedroom uncVr lhe 8'iudto." "And this was about n month after your ravisfhment with drugs?" "Yes." "How long did the relation* continue?" "Not after January, 180J." "And on these occasions you consented?" "I did not." "It was done hy violence?" "■Partly." "Were you drugged again?" "No." "Did you have too much wine?" "Yes." Mr. Jerome continued to nre»a the witness for detal s. After seyernl Intimate questions he ashed her why she did not tell her mother. .i.*0"**/*)] *.'I was afraid; he rryuie me promise never to tell her," Continuing Mrs. Thaw udmltted that White guve her wine and thnt she was slightly Intnxteated. Th*. witness was losing her self possession wiV flnully broke down and cried. Thaw k*> his bend in his hands. "We ailght take a recess; tbe WiT Bcems " Mr. Jerome began. IM; mas objected, "If there Is ii> be t It Is not to he ou ut-count of th* I think she will be able to ri-, « Thaw wiped her eyes and af ra*ghtcm*d up. Mr. Jerome proceeded, "When you returned to W Jr nomo you felt that you hnd been VCI* nKCd*>" "Yes," "Were you, under the., uor then?'*' •ililo.'- jftfc Thnw -«io.ttd several similar Incl* ttenti. in each case, she was slightly Intoxicate-* nnd yWtiw 1 unwillingly. She de A SNAP Gho'.ce Butter In one i* For »&> and bricks, three pounds for 11. Pt cness . Del- recess witness. n." Mrs. influence of ilq- for Family Colds A reliable coiion, and cold cure ihouU be always in tlie. tiouie ready to. um the moment the first, symptom* appear. It is always; easier, cheaper tad betm to check a cold in the very beginniiij. It is safer, too. Shiloh'a Coniumptlon Cure, the Lung Tonic,, hat been tested (or thirty-thwe years, and tens of thousands of homes in Canada, and the United States to-day are never without it. Ailfc-JcPwiilett "Shaoh'sCowui^it»Ci« willwul doubt the best remedy fot Couihi«» ■nidi on tha mukr-t. Once ut-td, m** cuUt-mnt 'ill buy no other.—L. Eldey, N*m*isweyi,0nl.™ If it were anything but the best would) Ihis be so ? Try it in your own family. If it does not cure, you get back all it cod you. We take all the chance*. Neithet 'ou nor your dealer can lose. Isn't thrfl sir ? 25c. is tha -price. All dealer* in medicine sell «,. iiwillto Coldio c SHILOH See Your Grocer Gives Tou TAING'S Skating Rink Sltatlng every da; 2.30 to 6 p.m. 8 _.m. to 10 p.m. Band Tuaaday and Friday etenlm OAR EVERY HALF HQUR. .«*■ j Kootecay Steam laATJNDRY Ooo»» CalWi tor and Diutwm rh. Th» Wat * godwa aK-uaaca. aow In «• at U*v> Ian 4rj. "*»**••*"• Helton, AA FOR SALE Oood uptand Prairie Hay tor ul. at 110 per ton. f.o.b. Cayliir, Alta. CHAS. H. HOWARD, OKI*?. Alt*. PIANOS and ORGANS TUNED polished and repaired. Tuning trom ti. Leave Ordera at w. Q. Tnomaon'. Door.- •tor*. Phone M. P PITTS Ten year, with John Broadwood A Bona London, Bt****aaa* McKAY&_RAHAL t*ucc*M>m ta D. A. atun) Hone .hoeing, ('una*. Work aad On -eral Black&mltiiU g, P.O. Box, ii*. Phon. AIM •War. ■*£*•*> !fel*e«. A.m. NOTICE Tho adjourn-tcl annual meeting of the Kootenny Fruit Grower**' nsgoclatlon will bo held In the Board of Trad* roomi at 2:30 p.m., Kilirty .Feb. 22, to racetvt tae audrtop'a roport on tho trjccouM*** of UWB. D. C. MtMr.lUt.IH .Saoretnry. POL® TENDERS Will be received by tho B. C. Telephone ■Co., up to Feb. 28, for 600 (more or lean) 30 foot (.-odar poles, 16 Inches In diameter nt the butt. To bo delivered 1n booms on the West Airm of Kootenay lake. The lowest or utiy bender not necawarlly ao- ci'ptt'ii. G. C. TK>DCIE, District- Superintendent. NOTICE TO FUEL CONSUMERS All ordera now standing on W. P. Tier- nqy's or our books for nnry amount or description of coal rmtiBt tne settled for, otherwise delivery will not be made. Dnted Feb. 38, 1007. TALE-KOOTBMAY ICEH, FH|U1T, FUHU. A POULTRY CO., L-W. joy's Cash Groeery Pnone II, oh. of Joeephlne and Ward BU. Joy will meet you nt tbe door. CAST IRON SCRAPS WANTED AT ONCE HIGHEST PRICES PAID NELSON IRON WORKS Telephone 59 Corner of Hall and Front Street.. NEL80N B. O. P. O. Box 1059 $1000 Will buy an 8-roomed house and lot In the Hume Addition. Exceptionally way term.. Thle le a snap. See R. J. STEEL Sol. Agent FOR 8ALF 15 Acres In lhe famous Trafalgar Bay on the West Arm. All good laud; quite level; threo acres cleared. geo. g. McLaren, Batoritmt ALICE O. TRAVER ■ubllo Stonogrwph'"' OfflM, 10,0110 Club P. 0, Boi, 767 T.1.141 FOR SALE J5SO0 property, house, first atore-f brick, second sturdy frame and two lots, In the Hume Addition for (2500, easy term*. This offer Is good only to Mnrch 1. Applj Wm Hancock. Hume Addition. Now Received Haddies and Whitefish p. We shall have a choice variety of fish in stock throughout the Lenten season. BURNS & CO.,Limited WbolMil. ud Retail H»»t Mwchant*. N.toon, A a Synopsis uf uanadian Home&tead Regulations AKY avaUrtt-fc Donanion hauaa within thi iiatiwuy bult In Brlttfih Columbia, mar to. Mmesteadexl by any person who la ths mia head of a family, or 11417 mal« -over ui year* ot age, to the extent of one-QUttvr- '«.- (section of tfifr acres, mora or leaf. ' £*ntry muat be made personally at tba local land otUce tor the district In which the land la •situate » Tbo homesteader* la required ta parfarn tbe condltlona coiJiooted Uterawltta under one .of the following plana: (t. At least six 1 lontha' residence upon an* -cultivation of tha land ln aack joe-i for three yeara. <9 If the father Cor mother, If tha father Is ieceused), of the homesteader reeldea ipon a farm in the vicinity of tho land entered for, tbe Mqulrement-a aa to raal- 'dencei may be ea,Ubfled by auch parson residing with tha father or mother. (3) |U the settler haa hla permanent real- deacii upon farming land owned by him in lite vicinity of hla hem-eatead. tha ta- ■uuliernenis aa to real-ienoe may bt aatia* ■fled ay residence upon the said land. Sir mouths' noti*.*a lo wrlCng should bt (glvoa to the Conrmlaalonor of Dominion iUuid* At Ottawa, of Intention to apply tm Coal land-s may be purchaaad at Ba .. ucre far aott ooal and w tor anthiMolta Not tnor* tl*n CO acres oan u0 acquired toy one Individual or oompwttQr. Royalty at the ratio of 10 cents per ton of MM poundn shall be coltawtea ota Um groan out* Xieputy- of fine Minister of tha -lutartot N.Bfc-Unai tharttad puWloa«on af Un* la-nt will mot be paid tit, . ;^| ■b»V«S.\ US CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY Improved Pacific Coast Service Leave Nelson 7:30 a. m. Arrive Vancouver 11:50 noon. Arrive Victoria 6:46 p. m. ONE NIOHT EN ROUTE. VANCOUVER-VICTORIA ROUTE. S. S. Princess Victoria VICTORIA-SEATTLE ROUTE S. S. Princess May Standard Sleeping Car NEt*SON-SLOCAN CITY. BERTHS $1. Car can be occupied at NelBon Union Depot at 9 p. m. t\>r rates, folders and tickets apply to local agent or to. 3. 8. CARTER, D.P.A., Nelson. X. J. COTLB. A.Q.P.A., VanconT.1 Nelson Steam laundry ». O, B« A IWMkoM >«. All U*4a and all eoun *t J**"*" •**** Etat*' CMklna CLEANED AND DYED -naanda. Blank-***. OfMaln* AtUa, Wto o tOmtoWt (Uor*. waeTaUd t* look Uk* **»• Steam Carpet Cleaning Xovi i*ti«ai* wtadtol. PAUL N1POU. Frop NOTICE TO BUTER8 OF MIUL WOOll On and after 11th Frtruarr. w. will po.l- tlvriy aoo*pt no o*a«* tor all! wood un* 1... »owm««»!*l »r oonh. TAUD-OOUpaUlU l.V*ff»m **>. Atlantic S. S. Sailings: C.P.R. ROYAL HAIL 8TBAHSIUP1 Bt. John (Weat Bt. John), Liverpool Emp. Ireland..Feb KTunlBlan ....Mar. I: L. Chatnplatn..Mar. 2L. Krle Mar. U- ALLAN LINB From Bt. Jobn From Hallfas Pretoria:! Feb. MVlotorlan ....Mar. *r Ionian Mar. iBVlrslnlan ....Mar. » Tunisian ....March 9 DOMINION LINB (From Portland) Dominion Mar. 9 Soulhwark ..Mar. i* ATLANTIC TRANSPORT I Mlnnetonka. .i'eb. :3Mlnneapoll9...Mar. . AMERICAN LINB 3t Loula ....Feb. aFhlladelpUla...Mor. I BED BTAR LINB Finland Mar. azeeland Feb. M CUNARD LINB (M«liilterrunean Service) Campania ....Feb. siLucunla Mar. . Etruria Mar. aCarmanla ....Mar. 1. WHITE BTAR UNI MajMtle. Feb. ZIBaltlc Mar. 1» FRENCH LtNB La Provence La Bretaane HAMBl'RO-AMBRICAN MNE Oraf Waldersee ™ Batavla ^i NORTH OBRMAN-LU3YD_ Kronprlntz Wllhelm Kaiser Wllhelm der Groase Mar. . All oonunental ratea and .ailing, on application. If you are oontBmplatlnf taktaf .n ocean voyage drop in a lln* ud w» will be pleaaed to furnlah you wit* (nil m- .•ormatlon promptly. _—_- 1. B. CARTER, W. P. T. CUaDIINOB, D.p.A Hda q*n. AM. WUItMf ..Feb. tt ..Mar. 1 ..Feb. U COAL TAR Pitch, Paints ud Creosote m* u* **•• oil* aniaam et to*! Ur tl tt. Koon* _j_ Write u lor fritm Nelson Coke and GasCo'y p. c. Oreen F. P. Burden A. H. OrMO Oreen Brothers & Burden CIVIL ENGINEERS Dominion and BrltUh Columbl* Lu* Burveyor. r o. box i« PHotra mib* Oor Vlotorta ud Kootenay BtTHt* ' HBLION. B. O. ( in n*iw ami* aausaa. a. o» inittis, tiBBBtJAHt 82. iooy MIDDLE LIFE A Time When Women Are Susceptible to Many Dread Diseases—Intelligent Women Prepare for It Two Relate Their Experiences, The "change of life" Is Che most critical period of a woman's existence, and i the anxiety felt by women I as it draws near la not | without reason. Every woman who neglects the care of her health at this time invites* •disease aud pain. When her system is in a deranged condition, or she is predisposed to apoplexy, or congestion of any organ, the tendency is at this period likely to lie- come active—*and with a host of nervous irritations, make life a burden. At this time, also, cancers and tumors are more liable to form and begin their destructive work. Such warning symptoms ss sense of suffocation, hot flashes, headaches, backaches, dread of impending evil, timidity, sounds in the ears, palpitation of this heart, sparks before the eyes, irregularities, constipation, variable appetite, weakness, inquietude, and dhuinesB are promptly heeded by intelligent women who are approaching Che period in life when woman's great cbunge may be expected. I Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com-1 pound was prepared to meet the needs of woman's system at this trying period of her life. It invigorates and strengthens the female organism and builds up the weakened nervous flVBtem. For special advice regarding thie important period women are invited to write to Airs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass., and it will be furnished absolutely free of charge. The present Mrs. Pinkham is the daughter-in-law of Lydia E. Pink- bam, her assistant before her decease, and for twenty-five years since her advice has been freely given to sick women. Read what Lydia E. Pinkham's Compound did for Mrs. Powless and Mrs, Mann: Dear Mrs. Pinkham :— "In my opinion there is no medicine made for women which enn compare with Lydia E. Pinkham's VcRetalile Compound, and you have no firmer friend in the Dominion than I am. At tho time of change of life I Buffered until I was nearly crazy, and was not lit to live with. I was bo irritable, Irrational and nervous that I was a torment to myself and others. I surely thought that I would lose ray reason before I got through, when fortunately au old friend recommended your Vegetable Compound. lyttti E. Hikkia's VcfcUMt Ctnpra-.il *kcctt**8 Where jttgj ML I took It for five months avid then off and on until the critical period had passed, and It restored me to perfect health. My advice to suffering women is to try your Vegetable Compound, and they will not be disappointed."—Mrs. E. Powless, Deseronto, Ont. Another Woman's Cm*. Dear Mrs. Pinkham :— "As 1 owe my splendid health to Lydia E. Plnkham's Vegetable Compound, I am very pleased to write and tell you my experience with it. 1 am the mother of three children grown to womanhood, and have safety passed the change of life, aud feel as young and as strong aa I did twenty years ago, nnd I know that this Is alt due to your woman's friend, Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. I used it before my children were born, und it greatly assisted nature and saved me much pain during the change of life. I took it. off and on, for four years, and had but little trouble and sickness that most women have to endure." —Mrs. James K. Maun, 800 Bat hunt St., Toronto, Canada. What Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound did for Mi-***. Powless and Mrs. Mann, it will do for other women at this time of life. It has conquered pain, restored health, and prolonged life in cases that utterly baffled physicians. Every Housewife Who Knows it Sings Prasises of Moffet's Best Flour for Bread Baking. It I. bo uniform Is quality, so strong , so pare, so reliable. There Is never fear of waste or worry on bake day where lt Is used. Young Housewives will find Moffet's "BEST" lour a faithful ally In bread making. Milled ln B. C. by Columbia Flouring Mills Company, Ltd. ENDERBY, B. C WHEN ASKING FOR THE RED LABEL BE SURE YOU GET Ths uniformity tnd superb quality of tbe famous Red Label package of Blue Ribbon Tea have mads lt very popular, and packers of other teas are now commencing to call their pack- acts Red Label. There Is dancer, therefore, of not getting ths genuine Blue Ribbon Tea when you simply ssk for the Red Label To avoid disappointment, ask tor Blus Ribbon Tea, and eae thst the nsme "Blus Ribbon" Is est tks packs*. 9j_^___9t9999 M MAS S » MS 9.99 MAS t MSS-M JLS »_9 • 9 t_L%___9 AA Bl-ad Imvins -MhsulUd Dr. tyrlto-v •J,|'ut with Jack Uarrymoie ln 1W1 or m_ b,ut says she.W'rt gono to physicians with Thaw and White, -She said she was tola that Hi.* operation at the school was for appendicitis. When she told Thaw of this Jn Paris, Thaw expressed himself forcibly and elm motorized White according y. The acta Beemed horrible to her then. Reverting to her letter to White written ■from Boulogne, she repeated that .har mother had made her write. She had -not told her mother about her ravishment. "You would rather write to this gTeat brute, this monster, as you believe .him, than tell her?" remarked Mr. Jerome. "I'd imher have died than tell her," was tho reply, Mr. Jerome then read scraps of a letter which Mrs. Thaw had snld waa ln her husband's writing. It read: "He couldn't keep his eyes off n pretty girl. There was trouble because we went there to dinner. (Several beautiful girls were here !>>st week. Nobody paid any attention nnd she went away In a few minutes. The first time she came to Evelyn she never spoke. Eve yn cried. For some reason Bhe did not perform well. I introduced tlie ladles to her and she grinned sweetly. The night of the Grand Prix there wns a swell time at the Cafe de Paris. Afterwards nt the Hat iMort. Miss Winchester was there and we got her coke walking at 2 a.m. It was a rare treat. Rosen fold and Belmont were there." Hrs. Thaw identified another letter written by her while she was in Paris to an unmarried atress us fo lows: "Your suggestion that the tenderloin has Immigrated (sic) has panned out. Everywhere we go we find shf-dy nooks. Lots of others are here. We were dining in Che Cafe de Paris the other evening when the whole.bunch came in. We joined pnr- •iiea and went out to such harmless places as the Rat Mort, There was one Jolly man jvho pule things on the blink where ever he goes. He is DO years old but as spry an si* chicken. We look him along for fun. W*3 made things hum. We started home whj&n the markets were getting busy. Harry .bought some strawberrlt-s und things and \We spent the balance ot the day cooking. -Harry Is getting a new automobile and ns soon as It is ready we ur« going to Switzerland. Then wheu we return my voice Is going, to be cultivated. Bo good and whirl me andtiher letter soon. Your letters are wonderful* I have got Blank all worked up about you, so send along another photograph If If h) a good one. You must come over soon*. Mr. Jerome then reverted to the money deposited in a trust company by StiKHord White for the witness. Mrs. Thaw said Bhe could not tell the date of the first deposit. "I don't like to slfltc things that I am not sure about," she ins.sted. "I don't want you to,'" with a voice which had &n ug-ly note. "In certain letters Stanford "White wrote you didn't he remonstrate with you In re gard to extravagance?" Justice Fltsgerald upheld Mr. Delmas* objection, saying the letters should be pro. duced. Mr. Jerome turned to Mr, Delmas; "1 demand that you produce certain letters written by tSanford White to Evelyn." "I have no suoh letters." "I refer to counsel in general." "I never heard of the letters until Mrs. Thaw testified they were written to her while In Paris. If they are the property of some one else I cannot produce them." "We'll settle this," said Mr. Jeromo and esJIed Clifford W. Hartrldge of Thaw's -counwl, to the stand. "Have you In your possession letters written by Stanford White to Evelyn Nesbltt?" "I decline to answer on the ground ot professional privilege," was tha reply. "Have you shown Mr. Delmas any papers In this case?" "I decline to answer." Mr. Jerome argued that aa the letters were the property of the witness tho right of professional privilege did not cover It was here that Mr. Delmfls sprung a genuine sensation. "This witness la represented by counsel. She has had occasion to retain counsel because of certain threats against her." "What throats and where? By whom and to whom?" demanded Jerome. Attorney O'Reilly whispered to Mr. De> man, who then said: "Threats overheard In this court room. Threats that lt Is your purpose to Indict the witness." "There has been no such statement made in court," replied Jerome calmly. He did not deny the Intent. "You are Mrs. Thaw'B counsel also?" asked Jerome of Mr. Hartrldge, "Yes." "Have you any of her papers?'' "Yes." "Given to you by her or the defendant, which?" "I decline to answer on the ground ol rirof-SMlonal relations with Mrs. Thaw." "If Mrs. Thaw releases you from that privilege and consenta to their production, will you product them?" "J cannot answer that here. I would have to speak with Mrs, Thaw and GOUAUftl." f'Yoii mean." sold Justice FUagerat**, "that you cannot tall at this Urns what you would do?" "Yes." Do you know Dr. Allan McLune Hamilton?" asked Mr. Jerome. "Yes." "Have you In your office any report from him?" "Same answer, for sama reason," replied Mr. Hartrldge. At this point Mr. Hartrldge was excused and luncheon recess taken. Tears came Into Mrs. Thaw's eyes as Jerome continued to question her intimately about her relations with White. One BAETLETT HOUSE (I*ono**l7 curb to*. Tb* Mat H.M p*r oar ana* to Nalaeai N«* tut wM* kelp aoplom. Ta* *m la tk* Ml fl. W. BARTLETT - Pre GRAND CENTRAL HOTEI This hots) haa been oompletely renovated and newly furnished with all modern equipments. Hot water hasting tbrougnout. RATH: Boons, me. upwards; meals. Me.; ase-ctil rates by tha regit. J. A. BRICK0ON, PMViUtor TalsphoM.MIL Opposite Court Houss sad Postofflce, Nils©*, B.C. PROFESSIONAL CARDS W. J. H. H0LME8 ''VIL KNaiNOBR A MINE BURVEY01 PROVINCIAL LAND SURVEYOR r-en years experience ln the Kootenayt* rtonor graduate, 1891. Royal Mibtar*** Oa! lege of Canala, Kingston. 0m KA8T.0 B. C CLAUDET & WYNNE ASBAYERB, MOTAI.MTHOISTS and MINING * ENGINEERS. H. H. CLAUDET. L. 0. WYNNE Assoc. Inst M.M. Assoc, Inst. M.M. Mem. Am. Inst. M.K, Rowland, B. 0, Princeton. B. C EVANS HERON & CO. ACCOUNTANTS AND COMMISSION BROKERS Undertake collection of accounts, stenography, all classes; of bookkeeping work, at moderate terms. P.O. box *M[ Room 9, Aberdeen Block. Fruit Landa, Real Estate and Insurance. JOSEPH RYAN RANCH AND TOUT iANDt, D30* ORB, OOAt. bANM M miUan Toot Kand'nc Tlmb«r Ml Cranbrook. B.0 James Malcolm Bnoeassor to Ashcroft ud Malcolm Horse shoeing, Carriage Work, Osnersi Blackamlthing. Phone ML P.O. Box IB Hall Street Nelson, B.O. MURPHY & FISHER OTTAWA Barrister., Solicitor,, Mo. Parliamentary, Departmental aad **»t*B Offlce Agent*, practloa before Hallwa) Commission. CHARLES MURPHY HAROLD Flf-alur ADAMS' BOAT HOUSE LAUNCHES RAISED FOR THE WINTER Full line of battarim, .park coll., plug., bra., .tearing wheel., wire, etc W. O. ADAMS A CO.. Tnucott Agent.. C.S. BAKER PROVINCIAL AB8AYEB snd Ore Shippers' Agsnt-Bsmplee bf malt receive prompt attention. Csrre- epondence solicited. p. o. Box 41; telephone It; Orand Fork*, B.C. 8.3. FOWLER MINING ENGINEER NEL80N, B.0. JA8. R. MUIR Piano Tuner and regulator. Have your Instrument thoroughly tuned, regulated and polished. Finest work solicited, keenest criticism invited, beet possible references. Leave ordera at Standard Furniture Co., phone tt, or Maaon-Riioh Co.'s offlce. ,tbone 241 FREDERIC S. CLEMENTS ■•I VII. SNOINBBB ■■■MCWI* IND PROVINOAV fcAHL SURVEYOR *g*nt (or obtaining Cram flraata «*** sumylni, eto. Room A„ X.W.C. Blook P O. Boi I Nelaon, B. C F. M. CHADBOURN MINING OPERATOR Una. examined and reported oa. Thorough Knowledge of Kootanaj Jala" Ore Sampling Witnesaea NEL80N. B. O Kootenay Fruit Lands for sale in io, 20, and 40 acre blocks. I have a few bargains now, write for my lis I. E. ANNABLE MttJON, 1 a FRUIT TREES Home Grown Nursery Trees Apples, Plums and Prunes for sale tor spring planting. For varieties aad prices apply to the manager. COLDSTREAM ESTATE CO., Ltd, VERNON. B.C. of the newspaper women left the room, Mrs. Thaw said the rotations were continued 1iBnin.1t lii'i- will. Slit- cried bitterly. Thaw lilt) his foes in tils hands while Jerome bitterly uttnckeJ his wife. Once Jorome offered to suspend for u time, but Delmas wouid not consent. CHAMBERLAIN'S COUOH REMEDY A FAVORITE "We prefer Chamberlain's Oough Remedy to sny other for our children," says Mrs. L. J. Woodbury of Twinning, Mich. "It has also done the work for use ts Sard eolds sad ereup, and we taken pleas-uss la reoemmendlng It. For sale by all druggists and deslsrs. HOTEL DIRECTORY PHOENIX. HOTBL BALMORAL, PHOENIX, B. C- The leading hotel of Boundary's leading mining camp, strictly flrat class, centrally located. John A, Monaster, Proprietor. HOTEL BROOKLYN, PHOENIX-THB only up to date hotel In Phoenix. New from cellar to roof. Best sample rooms In the Boundary. Batb rooms ln connection. Steam heat. Opposite Great Northern depot Jaa. Marshall, Proprietor. YMIR. WALDORF HOTEL, YMIR, B. C.-HBAD- quaters for Mining and Commercial men. Most comfortable hotel In tho DlBtrlct. Sample rooms in connection. GEORGE COLEMAN, Proprietor. GRAND FORKS. HOTBL PROVINCE, GRAND FORKS- The headquarters for tourists. Satisfaction guaranteed. Erall Larsen (late ef Nelson) Proprietor. ARROWHEAD. THB UNION HOTEL ARROWHEAD- Special attention given to commercla men and tourists. First class sample ■rooms. Finest scenery ln British Columbia, overlooking upper Arrow Lake. W. 1. Lght burns, Proprietor. TORONTO, ONT. WALKER HOUSE, TORONTO, ONT.- Cuislne unexcelled. Two hundred well ventilated, steam-heated bedrooms, a number with baths. British Columbia Saskatchewan Alberta patronage spec tally soliltedc. Strict attention to ladles and children. Rates to to 93 per day. GEO. WRIGHT A CO., Prop. Late of Brandon and Winnipeg T. M. BAYNB, Manager. MADDEN HOUSE BAKBR STREBT, NBLSON, B.G. Do yon need a comfortable home? If so try the Madden House. Well furnished rsima lighted with electricity; with oaths; flrst class board. In the bar you will find all the best domestic and imported llqusrs and cigars. THOMAS MADDEN. Prop. NELSON CAFE (Under New Management,) First-Class Lunch LT,""" 25 cents SPEOIAL ■radar Dinner trom I ta I ,.m. BOABD and E00M8 from 11,00 r»i day np. The room, hare been thoroughly renovated ud refnrniihed. A. AUDET, Prop. SHERBROOKE HOUSE NELSON, B. C. One mlnute'B walk from C.P.R. station. Cuisine unexcelled; tl rooms, well heated and ventilated. BOYER BROS. PROPRIETORS KOOTENAY HOTEL Vwnoi ItrMt, N*l»* Citrtlly loeattd, thn*» noon from poitoMce. Newly renoTatml. Bar well Mocked wltb all lmteat brand, ot win*, liquor, tnd algara. Kate, on* dollir per day. MRS. H. lULLaVTTa. PronrletrM. TO WORKINQMEN NOTICE Whereas, nt tae but Chanee and surprise mines, Chinese kltoben nelp is at present etnpoyled, ta the exclusion of White laber. Therefore, be lt resolved that this organisation, Sandon Miners' union No, u ol the W. F. of M. reaffirming Its opposiusn fo the employment of Orientals within its Jurisdiction, strongly condemns the pesi- tlon taken by the management of tbe properties in question, and counsels working- men everywhere and those favorably disposed toward organised labor to be govern* ed by this action. 8ANDON MINERS' UNION *WT> ■•pr.t.r* ..null. ■HUiilill'.'.liUiiMI ; oDrOII'uIIqW Institute, Ld, I ! tteMaaUnnlHK, Vaneou««r. Bookkeeping, Oren and Pitman I Shorthand, Telegraphy and Bnfl- ! neertni. Eight Teacher. Forty-Five Typewriter. OnnjN hy Mall RMPMtaal* loditef* aannd r.r £ R. J. 8PROTT, B. A., Principal \t_ttlttttttttttfltt\ nnnnnnnnnna A. J. DRISCOLL Oppoalt* Quaen*. hotel. Baker OnUeman'a pull, repaired, olaaned p**M*i. Goad, called tar ud THE DAILY NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS. Th* bMt ud .heapMt aaaaaa ot naohlnt the cwple if ta* Kootenai. A email *4T*rtlaement In than column, wiu Bring n-g result*. KATBS-One aent par word per ***«•! Ml tawrtlou fer tka price ot (oar If paid tn advance. Classified ads. will ha received (ar l*'»«l.n utll I -retook a* th. eveatag pre- )Ua t* publication- Phan. 114. *l*ua t* publication. Phon* 144. FOR 8ALE OLD CURIOSITY SHOP-If you want to buy or sell anything go to the Old curiosity Shop. Always ln stock, a full line ot Crockery, Furniture and Glassware, HELP WANTED FOR SALE—Well equipped assay offlce In best part of B.C., good reasons for selling, only those meaning business need apply. H.H., Dally News. SW-tt FOR SALB-Second hand piano. Apply box 613, Nelson. iw-tf FOR SALB-Ehtht lots, 200 feet frontage on Hoover street, splendid building site; planted to fruit trees would make -beautiful home. Price $560. Apply P.O. box itd. FOR SALE—An extra good team, weight 2'iflO |lis„ eight und nine years old. Has logged all winter ,ln good shape. 15. It. vipond-, popinr, B.C. aw-ia MISCELLANEOUS PRIVATE day lessons given in Pitman's Shorthand and Typewriting, or short notice con tract jolts for business houses. H. Langley, 121 East Baker street. Phone AIM. a-Vl-4-26 WHOLESALE HOU8E8 PRODUCE STARKBT A CO., WHOLlHHAIiH DKAjV ers ln Butter, Eggs, Cheese, Produce ant) Fruit Houston Blook, Josephine Streot Nelaon, B.C. OROCERIES. A. KACDONAldD * CO..-WHOLKBAiJ Grocers and provision llerohanta,—importers ot Teas, Coffees, Spices, Dried Fruits, Staple and Fancy Groceries. To- baccso, Cigars, Butter, Eggs, Cheese and Packing House products. Offloe ant Warehouse, corner of Front and "*uj Streets. P.O. Bog 10K. Telephone M CAMP AND MINERS' FURNWHINOI A. MACDONALD ft OO.-WHOUBBAlil Jobbers ln Blankets, Underwear. Mitts, Gloves, Boots, Rubbers, Overalls, Jumpers, Uacklnaws and Oilskin Clothing, Camp and Miners' Sundries. Office and Warehouse, oorner of Front and Htll Btreets. P.O. Boi 1086. Telephone to. AB8AYHRS' SUPPLIES THE B.C. ASSAY A CHEMICAL ■UPPJ-.I Co., Ltd., Vancouver, B. c.-lmporun and Dealers In Assayer'a Supplies. MM •tents ln British Columbia tw tks -sale •rated Battersea Crucibles, ■corners ane Muffles ud Wm .Alns*worth ft co.'s nt Balances Chemical sad Physical Apparatus, C. P. adds Ui Cheml-cais. ria Unum, Sodium ud Potassium UyanMM Quicksilver, Carbonate and BtcaiMnatt ot Soda, Borax, Borax Olsss, SUver, wm fcead snd Llthsrge. MININNG AMD MILL MACUINJUtl WASHINGTON MACHINERY ft KUI-KIjI Co.—Dealers In Engines, Band ana Ct* nlar SawmUls, Atkins' laws, Wood aai Iron Pulleys, Lsyner Comprassors us Drills, Pumps ud Hoists. Prompt attention. Reasonable prises, uevtsow trMt-tr.-M.t- aiwitrenii. Week LIQUORS B. FERGUSON ft CO., WHOLaBALE Liquors and Cigars. Agents for Pabst Beer. Vernoa St. Nelaea, B.O. REPAIRING WATCHES cleaned, 0.61: main UM. O. Btrathearn, Kaslo, B.O. IM-tt C. 8. RASHDALb, FOR U YEARS A resident of West Kootenay, wUl attlnd at the Hall Mines Smelter on behalf « shippers ud see to weighing sad sampling ot ores consigned to ths smelter -..-Mr***.. P.n w*.t HI Nelwtn T* •" FOR RENT SEWING Machines to rent, II HT i Blngor Sewing Maohlne Os. FOR rent-a large front room, ln ths Aberdeen block, suitable for an offlee. Apply room 1 M-tf FOR RENT—Three well furnished large rooms for housekeeping, centre of Baker street, for two months; no children. Also one front large room unfurnished. Apply box 32, Dally News. dli-tt TO LET—Two furnished rooms on Victoria street east. Apply Mrs. Adams, Victoria street. i*U-l. LAKE VIEW HOTEL Corner Ball and V«rnon AaoolA Two Mack, tram City Wharf Taw •*•< lallar a 1*7 an*. I* N*l**». mo oamran npa-ona. George Harrison; ROYAL HOTEL TELEPHONE U MRS, WM ROBERTS, Proprletoress Ths best meals that cu bs provided In this market, cooked under the supervision of ths proprletoress, who Is a ttvorlts oarterer. Nloe airy rooms, newly furnished; batb for guests. Ths best wines, liquors ud cigars au bs obtained at the bar. TERMS: 91 AND ll.fiO PER1 PAT OOR. STANLEY AND SILICA BTKEETS Oars Pass tbs Dsar THE QUEEN'S HOTEI BAKER STREET MRS. E, C. CLARKE, Proprietress RATES It PBR DAT Large ud comfortable bedrooms, sad flrst rises dining reotn, Sample rooms far oommerolsl M. NELSON EMPLOYMENT AGENCY WANTED—ShIngle bolt and wood cutters, bushmen, machine steel sharpeners, section men, girls for housework, ttemakers, cooks and waitresses want positions. WANTED-Agents to Introduce tbs grest- ets horticultural wonder, Burbank's new etoneless plum, Miracle. Big pay, permanent position. Chlco Nursery, Salem, Oregon. ltt-tf WANTED-Agents to sell the best grown nursery stock on the coast. Including Burbank's new pltleas plum, Miracle; commission advanced weekly; write quick for choice territory. Albany Nurseries. Albany, Oregon. WANTED-Men and women to learn barber trade In eight weeks; wages while learning; catalogue free. Moler Barber college, Carroll St., Vancouver. 175-ti WANTED — Dressmaking, Mrs. Welsh, over Royal Bank. ifto-at WANTED—Contractor to undertake logging contract, delivering two million feet per month. Also first class mill superintendent. Apply Geo. P. Wells, secretary Mountain Lumber Manufacturers' Assn., Nelson, B.C. 262-tf WANTED—For Beason opening about ffitu Inst., certificated engineer. China Creek Lumber Co., China Creek. B.C. "-S8-*. WANTED—Worklngman's Store Employment Bureau-Positions by man and wire ln camp of 25 or 30 men, cooking; bushmen, teamsters, Iron moulders .experienced man on fruit ranch, bridge man, young lady wants to "go out from 10 a.m, to 2 p.m. 259-8 WANTED—Two pair of log makers, wages I3.S0 per day; also good- river man. J. B. Wlnlaw, Wlnlaw, B.C. m-tt WANTED—Young lady assistant In store. Apply in person to W. G. Thomson, bookseller and stationer, Baker St. 26»-tr WANTED—Married man wants Job at once on ranch. Handy with tools. "Greenwich," Daily News. iKV-6 WANTED—Contract to cut 600 cords ot wood. G. Pratt the Gr.anby, Phoenix, B.C. aw-s WANTED - MISCELLANEOUS WANTED—Men sad woii-t .o learn Barber trade In eight weeks. Graduates earn (Ol to » per week. Cat tra* Moler system of colleges, M, Front ■ -sons, «po> kue. Wash. WANTED-Oood circular sawyer requires employment In mill, about 30,000 capacity. Apply J. H. Kenny, Central hotel, Marysvllle, B.C. 263-7 WANTED—Men and women to learn barber trade In eight weeks; tools free. Graduates earn 116 to $2& weekly; help secure positions; secured over 10,000 lost year for our graduates In U.S. Catalogue tree. Moler System Colleges, 408 Front avenue, Spokane, Wash. ton CORDWOOD WANTED — We wont to make a contract for deliveries of cordwood to begin at once at the rate of one car weekly. Hall Mining ft Smelting Co., Ltd. a&3-tr WANTED-To purchase, large, clean cotton rags. Pressroom, Dally Newa WANTED—Ladles want any kind of work by day also sewing; little girls of 10 caring for children; a light Job cooking; teamsters; loggers; laborers. Worklngman's Employment Bureau. 230-6 WANTED—Pkiln Bcwing by the day; 177 Silica street. SI*.-. WANTED—Furnished houso for long or short period, Will pay good rent. Apply Victor W, Odium, Tho Dolly News. WANTED—Situation as bookkeeper, lumber preferred. References. Apply to Room IB, Queen's hotel, Nelaon. 257-ti WANTED—Furnished house for two people, apply F. C. Green's house* 2m-i WANTED—Mon to take out logs by contract. Apply McDermld and MeHardy. MM A88AYER8 B. W. WiDDOWSON, CHEMIST AMD AS- sayer, Nelson, B.C.-Ckld, SUver, bead or Copper, Il each; Gold-Silver, UM; Silver-Lead, 11.80; Zlno, V; Gold-Sliver, with Lead or Copper, O.K. Samples arriving by sapress or mall will receive prompt attention. P.O. Drawer. UM: Phons AST L08T LOBT-Fob watch chain on MIU street, between Hall and tSanley, Please return to Dally News ofis*. H7-tf A drink of food Uqmi Is • Tory loot ttklaf It will hoist ip your saiitti j Ana MOM yon to Hn|; _\i) And ths best place In (DVB j? 1 To sample yoar Ha Is at Arohto Raid's tstrttn "The No Place Inn" OLUB HOTEL BTUROBON * GRANT, Proprteton. The Big Bohooner of Beer or Half and Half 10c Ths only glass of good Boar In Nelsoa, Hotsl accommodations second to none la British Columbia Rates U psr day. Bpe- otal rates to aoathly boardsra. »(■ DAIfcT BfSWS HBLBOKI, B 0., FRtUAI, FEBRUARY 82 180* w Library Voting Contest 100 Volumes and Oak Case Given Away This elegant library including 100 volumes and oak case will be given by vote to tbe Lodge, Society, Church or School ln Nelaon district securing tho largest number of votes In following manner: The merchants listed below give with each 10 cent cash purchase one vote; the contest wll! begin Thursday, 21st February, and close the 15th July, 1907. A ballot box lo placed in Rutherford'B Drug Store, wBere votes are to be deposited. At close of contest, the Lodge, Society, Church or School having received the largest number of voles will be awarded the library. Current accounts when promptly paid will be entitled to votes. Remember votes can only be secured by trading with the Arms llsled below. Once a week The Dully News will report standing of contestants. Library is Displayed in Window of Gilker's Store \ . 3. A. QILKEU Dents' Furnishings, Clothing, Boots and Shoes. .!. J. \V*l,KER Jeweller. D. J. ROBERTSON Complete House Furnishers. STAR BAKERY Bread and Cakes. S. M. Bit i DOES 1 Real Estate. Insurance. Brrdges, Blakemore & Cumeron, Ltd. W. H. SMYTH Cigars and Tobaccos. I LIBRARY VOTING CONTEST Oood for Ten votes. MORTENSEN Merchant Tailor. W. RUTHERFORD Drugs. W. G. THOMSO-: Books, Stationery, Toys. Picture ' Postcards. Fine Leather Goods. CHINA HALL Crockery, China, and Glassware. Second Hanu Goods. J. A. MONTGOMERY Confectionery and Groceries. QUEEN STUDIO Photographs. Picture Framing. W. EBBS Boot and shoe Repairing and ' Manufacturing. . Cut out, fill In name of organization you wish to vote for and deposit in box at Rutherford's Drug Store. Name of favorite organization ^v^vvv%^-v*%*vvvvvvvvv-v^ RED CROSS GIN is superior to imported Gins, because, before bring sold, it is aged for years in bonded warehouses under Government supervision. " // is the only Gin whicli is guaranteed by the Government." m MAIL STEAMER WRECKED EARLY MORNING CATASTROPHE OFF THE HOOK OF HOLLARD. .STEAMER DRIVEN ON SANDBAR- ONLY ONE SURVIVOR. London, Feb. 21.—The Rotterdam mail -etdumer Berlin from England with HI passengers, and crew, was wrecked off ithe Hook of Holland, at the entrance of the rtvor leading to Rotterdam, shortly before t) o'clock this morning and with the exception of one person all on board perished. A terrific southwestern gale was blowing right in shore and drove the steamer on a sandbank close to the northern jetty as she was trying to enter the new waterway. Heavy seas quickly pounded the vessel to pieces. She broke In two, her forepart sinking immediately while the doomed passengers and crew could be seen for a brief space clustered on the afterpart. Then the latter slipped off the ledge and disappeared In the mountainous water. Tugs and lifeboats promptly put out to the assistance of the Berlin, but the violence of the gale and the heavy seas made It Impossible to approach the wreck, and the helpless spectators saw the steamer break up and the crew and passengers washed away without being able to render the slightest assistance. One man, an Englishman, was saved. He was unconscious when dragged out of the water and taken ashore and had not regained consciousness when he was carried to a hotel in the neighborhood. By 11 o'clock iu the morning 25 bodies had been washed ashore. The Berlin left Harwich at. 10 o'clock last night upon the arrival of the London train with the greater number of passengers, who subsquently lost their lives. The steamer should have reached the Hook of Holland at 6 o'clock thiB morning and would have proceeded for Rotterdam. A great gale was biowiug In the North Sea when the Berlin started, but the weather was no worse than on the previeus night when similar vessels made the trip without mishap. As tne Benin was entering the waterway at the entrance of the river, however, she appeared to become unmanageable on account of the force of the wind and was driven ashore. The alarm was giveu and lifeboats from the shore proceeded to the assistance of the stricken steamer, but the seas were so high that the boatt were unable to approach, the lifeboat men had to stay helpless while the steamer pounded until she broke in two. Every soul on board was carried down. She apparently struck about amidships, as her forepart broke off and sank immediately while her after part could be seen for a considerable time afterwards. The waterway in which the disaster occurred ts a uew one on the north s.ue of which is the pier and railroad station. The steamer must have been within a few minutes of tieing up after her rough passage across the North Sea when Bho was overtaken by the disaster. Land was but a few yards away aud excepting the rough weather, those on board the Berlin could havo been rescued without difficulty, especially as the waterway is navigable at all times. The Berlin was a steel steamer, only 12 years old and popular with the travel- lug public to the north of Europe. In summer Bhe usually was crowded with passengers, but at this time of the year the average was about as It was last night, the number equally divided between first and second class. One of the Inspectors of the railroad, who saw the steamer train off at the Liverpool street station, said last night that he though there were more flrstclass pas- sougers than second class, most of them being commercial men or persons having professional business engagements on the continent, or Inhabitants of the continent, returning home from business trips to Great Britain. Much difficulty Is being experleuced In obtaining tbe names of the passengers as the tickets were purchased from many agencies in London and other cities, while some of •the travellers may nave had'return tickets. The only names the company are sure of are those of passengers who secured reserved berths and the company's agents are being asked to send in immediately to headquarters the names ol' all such persons. The members of the crew totalled fifty, and were mostly Englishmen from Harwich. The officers were captain Precious, flrst officer. C. Morsley, second officer J. Whatt. cnlef engineer Bennan, four assistant engineers and four stewardesses. ■Rotterdam, Feb. 21—-The agents of the wrecked steamer Berlin say that although they are not positive regarding the numbers, they believe that the vessel carried 120 passengers and a crew Of 60 officers and men. London, Fob. 21.—The Great Eastern Railway company officially confirms the loss of the steamer Berlin with all on board, off the coast of Holland. The Berlin carried passengers and crew to the number of 141. Among those drowned are 19 members of the German Opera company, who had jiiBt concluded their season at Covent Garden. Arthur Herbert, one of the king's messengers, who was joucneylng to the continent, waa also lost. The manager of the Covent Garden opera house confirmed the statement that 19 members of the German Opera company left last night on the steamer Berlin. "So far as wt*» know," he said, "these did not Include any of the star artists, as the party was made up of members of the chorus returning to their homes. They made arrangements directly with the railway company, so we are not yet able to get an exact list of their names. "Tbe disaster has aroused the most Intense alarm among the other members of the company owing to the friendship and relations existing." Among the members of the German Opera company known to have been drowned, Is Mrs. Bertram, wife of the well known baritone, Theodore Bertram, who sailed for Rotterdam a day previous to the departure of his wife. With the exception of the opera company, there were only four women and two children among the passengers, the other travellers being chiefly business men. Among the latter were several diamond merchants who doubtlessly carried valuable parcels of diamonds and, besides, the purser had In his safe packages of diamonds valued at several thousand pounds sterling. FAVOR PUBLIC CONTROL INTERESTING DEBATE AT CHURCHMEN'S CLUB RELATION OP PUBLIC OWNERSHIP TO PUBLIC SERVICE The principal feature of a very enjoyable smoker given by the churchmen's club Inst night was ;i debute on the following resolution: "Resolved thst lhe public ownership of public utilities ln the present state of the civil service, would not be productive uf public good." This was supported by R. J. Clark and Rev. K. H. Graham, while A. W. Dyer and John Fraser spoke on the negative side. Mr, Clark. In opening for the resn.mion, defined public utilities to mean such thing-* -ih telegraphs, telephones, railways, light, water and sewer systems, hut declared that coal, at present, was not In that category. He admitted the postofflce was run everywhere by the government and that no mutter what the state of the civil service, there could he no return to private ownership. Hut If the principle there involved were extended It would mean that tlie largest employer of labor would be the public, ft would then bo absolute y necessary Khat the civil service be holiest, That wns not at present Its characteristic. Wholesale dishonesty was charged ngalnst government officials, and not soilously denied. Hence the civil service cou'd not maintain an efficient administration of nubile Utilities, Nor was there a remedy in the public themselves, as the youth of Canada wero blunted In their moral consciousness by the sight of graft in politics. A. W. Dyer, replying, suld that the trouble was the civil service. There was un efficient civil service In other parts of the empire and In Prance and there existed no reason why lt shou'd not obtain here. If all preferments were taken out of Uie hands of the members of legislatures, a non-political set of commjBslon-a'ra appointed and a competitive system adopted, Canada could at least do as well us other places. The way to force such a change would be by the adopt'on of the principle of public ownership for if the civil service' wero not reformed such a condition or corruption would arise as the nation would never permit. Rev. P. H. Qraham declared the last speaker's plan was extraordinary, it was, In effect, to give the government of the dny enough rope to hang themselves and when they had been swept away by an Indignant people then would come tho mll- lenlum. It was admitted that the governments were mado up of politicians seeking merely their own advancement, like master like man. Such men could only appoint men like themselves, and corruption wou'd bo ten times worse than at present. There was an Instance of public ownership In tho postofflce whero It was :in even chance whether a. letter was or was not received. Another Instance, the Intercolonial, Mr. Graham had also experienced, and found the food bad and the privacy of the sleoperB conspicuous by Its absence. John Praser, closing the debate, admitted the bad state of tho civil service. Ho instanced tho contract on the local court- houfjir which wns given by a conservative government to a liberal contractor. Many conservtlves had declared this bad politics. What was morally wrong, however, could not be polttlelly right. But the remedy lay in tiie entire divorce of the civil service from politics. Mr, Graham had said that If the government were the employers a strike against them would be a revolution, but strikes had not happened under the management of lhe postofflce. The administration of railways lately hud shown coal being shipped from Kootenay and the coast to American points when the Canadian smelters were tied up tor tho want of fuel. Public ownership cou'd not ho guilty of such an error. As to the administration of the Intcrtoolontuli, the speaker related Instances he had seen on private railways, relating also to the separation of the sexes, which were at least equally bad. Mr. Praser ended by stating his opinion that if the civil service were reformed, all other things would follow. un a vote being taken ihe resolution "'as lost hy an overwhelming majority. C. P. R. EXPANSION Augusta, Me., Feb. 21—A bill was Introduced In the legislature yesterday to authorise the Sebustlcook and Moosehead railway to extend Its lines to connect w.th tlie Canadian Pacific and Wlscassett and Quebec railroads. If the proposed extensions ftre constructed, it Is said that the Canadian Pacific will -have a tidal outlet at Wiscussett. The road runs across the northern portion Of the state, but has no seaport In Maine. FOR RHEUMATIC SUFFERERS Tho quick relief from pain afforded by applying Chamberlain's Pain Ba tn makes It a favorite with sufferers from rheumatism, sciatica, tame back, lumbago and deep seated and muscular pains. For sale by all druggists and dealers. Ext>*rt pl«no tuner and regulator, E. O. Windsor. Leave orders with Canada Drug and Book Co., or phone tot, P. O. box tn AMERICA'S EX-CHAMPION WRESTLER says.— " After my great wrestling match wil h J. Mellor, of Slalcybridge. at the Crystal Palace, England, for the Inlernata-tal G'ampionshh, I was chains to the place of beginning. Waneta, B.C., 12th Nov., 19K. U-17 W. L. COOOAN. NOTICE Is hereby given that 60 days after dato I intend to apply to tho Hon. Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase tho following described lands in West Kootenay district: Commencing at a post planted nt tho northwest corner of E. C, Taylor's application to purchnse, situate about one mile south of Fosthall creek and -marked, "Dorothy Toye's Northeast corner," thence running west 80 chains; thenco south 80 chains; thence east SO chains; thence north 80 chains to point of commencement, und containing 640 acres more or lesa, DOltOTIlY TOVB J. E. TAVLOH, Agent. December —, 1906. NOTICE is hereby given that sixty days after date I Intend to apply to the Hon. Chief commissioner of Lands and Works, Victoria, for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post marked "T. W. Snvany's N.E, post," and planted at the south boundary of K. nnd a. block 823, on the wept shore of South bay of Howser lake, thence 40 ehalns west; thence 80 chains south; thence 40 chains, moro or less east to shore of bay; thence along shore of bay to point of commencement, the whole containing 308 acres. T, W. SAVANY. J. R. EDMONDSON, Agent KitHltf, Nov. 29, 1908. NOTICE la hereby given thai 60 days after date I intend to apply to the Hon. the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase the following described land, situate in West Kootenay district: -Commencing at a post planted at the northeast corner of lot 5283, marked "J.M.'a N.W, corner," thence eaat 60 ohalns; thence south 40 chains; thence west 00 chalna; thence north 40 ohalns, to place of beginning, containing 'M0 acres, more or less. JAMES MALONE C. V. DAKE, Agent Dated, Dec. 17th, 1906. NOTICE Is hereby given that 60 days alter dale I Intend to apply to the Hon. the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase the following described lnnds: Commencing at a post planted at the northeast corner of W. A. Cnlder's application to purchase, In township 69, West Kootenay district, and marked " D. A. Mc.'s S.E. corner," thence 80 chains north; thence 80 chains west; thence SO chains south; thence 80 chains eaat to place of commencement and containing 620 acres, more or less. D. A. McCULLOCH. Dated November, 23, 1906. W. A. CALDER. NOTICE Is hereby given tnat 60 days alter date I intend to apply to the Hon. the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Worka for permission to purchase the following described lands situate In West Kootenay district: Commencing nt a post planted at the northwest corner ot lot -4208, Lower Arrow lake, and marked "H.A.M. northeast corner post," thence 20 chains chulns more or less north to the Columbia south; thence 40 chains west; thence 20 und Western railway boundary; thence 40 chains east along the Columbia and Western railway boundary to the -place of commencement, and containing 80 acreB, more or less. Dated nt Westley, B.C., this 22nd day of November, 1906. 11-24 HENRY A. MATTHEW O, B. MATTHEW, Agent. NOTICE is hereby given that sixty days after date 1 intend to apply to the Hon. Thief commissioner of Lands and Works, Victoria, for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing nt u post mnrked "H. F. Anderson's N.W. corner" and planted on tlie east shore ot South bay of Howser lake, about 25 chatnB south of the southeast corner of K. and S. block 823; thenee 40 chains east; thence 40 chains south; thence 40 chulns, more or less, weat to shore of bay; thence along shore of bay to point of commencement, the whole containing 1G0 acres, more or less. H. F. ANDERSON. J. R. EDMONDSON, Agent Kaslo, Nov. 29, 1906. NOTICE Is hereby given that 60 days arter date I Intend to apply to the Hon. the Chief Commissioner of Lands and works for permission to purchase the following described landa in West Kootenay district, British Columbia: Commencing at the southeast corner of C. Marshall's pre- I'mntlon claim, thence east 40 chains, following the northerly oourutary or W. R. Robertson's purchase claim, thence north 40 chains; thence, west 10 chains; thence south 40 chains, following the cast boundary of C. Marshall's prc-bmptlon to tho place of beginning, containing ICO acres more or less. LILY M. BURNET. T. G. BROOKS, Agent. Nov. 22, 1906. NOTICE Is hereby given that 60 days arter date I intend to apply to the Hon. the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the northeast corner of W. A. Calder's pre-emption in Township 69, West Kootenny district, and mnrked "J. McL.'s S.W, corner," thence 80 chnlns north; thence SO chains east; thence 80 ctulns south; thence SO chains west ,to place of commencement, containing east half section 34, and west half section 35, being 640 Acres, more or leas. Dated Dec. 5, 1906. JAMES McLAUGHLAN. W. A. CALDER. NOTICE is hereby given that 60 days after date 1 Intend to npply to the Hon. the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchuse the following described lands situate In West Koote- :iay district: Commencing at a post planted at tho northeast corner of section 21, lownshlp 69, and marked "P.W.G.'s N.E. corner." thence west SO chains; thence -uuth 30 chains; thence east 80 chains; ihence north SO chains to thu place ot commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated this 23rd day November, 1906. PETER W. GORDON. U-24 W. A. CALDER, Agent NOTICE is hereby given that 60 daya after date I intend to apply to the Hon. the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works tor permission to purchase the following described lands altuate ln West Kootenay district: Commencing at a post planted nt the northeast corner of section 32, township 69, and mnrked "W.A.C's S.E, corner," thence west 80 chaltiB; thence north SO ehnins; thence east 80 chains; thence south 80 chuins to the place of commencement and containing 640 acres, more or less. Dated this 23rd day November, 1906 11-24 W. A. CALDER. .notice is hereby given that tO days alter date I Intend to apply to the Hon. the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works, Victoria, for permission to purchase 160 aores of land In Fire Valley, and described as follows: Commencing at a post planted at the northeast corner of ■jectlon 21 ,and murked "D.W.J. N.E. eorner," and running 40 chains south; thence 40 chains; west thence 40 chains north; thenco 40 ohalns east to place of commencement. Nov. 18th, 1906. D. W. JOHNSTON U-24 L. C. MORRISON, Agent. planted at the southeast corner of the west half of section 33, Township 69, West Kootenay district, and marked "W.A.C.'s S.E. corner," thence 80 ohalns west; thence 80 chains north; thence 80 chains east; thenee 80 chalna ■■■ place of com mencement, and containing the west half of seotlon 33 and the east half of section 32 .being 620 acres, more or less. Dated November, 23, 1906. W. A. CALDER. NOTICE Ib hereby given that 60 days after date I Intend to apply to the Hon. the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase the following described lands situate In West Kootenay district: Commencing at a post planted at the northeast corner of section 28, township, 69, and marked "J.E.McN.'e N.E. corner,"* thence w*est 80 chains; thence south -40 cbalns; thence eaat 81) chains; thence north 40 chains to the place of commencement, and containing 320 aores more or less. Dated this 23rd day November, 1906. JAMES E. McNAUGHTON. 11-24 W. A. CALDER. Agent NOTICE Is hereby given that 60 days after date I Intend to apply to the Hon. the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works at Victoria, B.C., for permission to purchase the following described lands, situate In West Kootenay district: Commencing at a post marked by name 'Gerald Rees N.E. corner post," at the north west cornel of the purchase claim staked April 20th, 1906, by D. A. Boyd and F. J. Sammons, thence 40 chains weBt, along the C.P.R. right of way; thence 10 chains south; thence 20 chains east; thence 10 chains north to post of commencement, containing 40 acres, more or less. Nelson, B.C., Dec. 16, 1906. GERALD S. REES. NOTICE is hereby given thnt 60 days after date I intend to apply to the Hon. the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase the following described lands situate In West Kootenay district: Commencing at a post marked "Howard Pepin's N.E. corner,' 1 1-3 miles west of Material Yard on the C. and W. railway, thence 20 chains south; thence 80 chains west; thence 20 chains north more or less to C. and W. railway; thence 80 chains east following the C. and W. railway to point of commencement. Located this 19lh day of November, 1906. HOWARD PEPIN U-Ut G- B. MATTHEW, Agent. NOTICE Is hereby given that sixty days after date I Intend to apply to the Hon. NOTICE is hereby given that sixty days Chief commissioner of Lands and Works, Victoria, for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post marked "John D. Atchison's N.E. corner," planted near K. and H. block 823. at foot of North bay of HoWBer lake, thence south 40 chains; thence west 20 chains; thenco north 40 chains; thence 20 chains more or lens along shore of bay to point of commencement, the whole containing 80 acres, more or leas. JOHN D. ATCHISON. FRANK FLETCHER, Agent. NOTICE In hereby given that 60 days after date I intend to apply to the Hon. the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase the following described lands situate In WeBt Kootenny district: commencing ut a post planted at the southeast corner of Bectlon 32, township 09, and marked "U.A.Mcu.'s S.E. corner," thence north SO ohalns; thence west SO chains; thi'nee south 80 chains; thence east 80 chains to the placa of commencement, and containing 640 acres more or less. Dated this 23rd day November, 1006. D. A. McCULLOCH. 11-34 W. A. CALDER, Agent NOTICE is hereby given that 60 days after date I Intend to apply to the Hon. the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted 80 chains south and 20 chains east of the southeast corner of lot 229, Group 1, Kootenay district, and marked "G.D.'s N.W. corner post," henco 60 ohalns east, thence GO chains south; thence GO chains west; thence GO chains north to place or commencement, und containing 360 acres moro or less. -> Dated at Nelson. B.C., this 24th day of November, 1906. GODFREY DANQEHFlEIdJ. G. B. MATTHEW, Agent.. NOTICE is hereby given that CO days after date I Intend to apply to the Hon. the Chief Commissioner of 1-ands and Worka for permission to purchase tho following described lands in West Kootenay district, British Columbia: Commencing at a post planted about four miles southeast of Burton (City townsite and at the southeast corner of W. R, Robertson"-*) purchnse claim, thence Bouth SO chains; thence west 40 chains; thence north 40 chains; thence west 40 chains; thouco north 40 chains; thence east 80 chains to the piece of commencement, containing 480 acres more or less. ADAM INNES. SAMUEL WALKER, Agent. Dated this 2Sth day of November, 1906. NOTICE Is hereby given that 60 days after date I Intend to apply to the Hen, the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchnse the following described lands in West Kootenay district: Commencing at a post planted 40 chains west of tho southeast corner of Section 22, Township 69, and marked "E.F.'s N.E. corner," thence west 80 chains; thence south 40 chains; thence east SO chains; thenco north 40 ohalns, to place of commencement, and containing 320 acres, more or less. ELIZABETH FERGUSON. W. A. CALDER, Agent. Dated, Jan. 14, 1907. NOTICE Ih hererby given that 60 days after date I intend to apply to the Hon. the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post NOTICE Is hereby given that GO days after dats I Intend to apply to tho Hon. the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase the following described lands !n West Kootenay district, British Columbia: Commencing at u post planted about four miles southeast of Burton City townsite and at the southeast corner of W. R. Robertson's purchase claim, thence cast SO chains; thence south 80 chains; thence west 80 chains; thence north 80 chnlns to the place of commencement, containing 640 acres, more or less. JOHN ERNEST MATHIESON. Dated this 28th day of November, 1908, FOR SALE Modern 6 room cottage on corner lot., in first class repair. Good situation. OTHER PROPERTIES POR SALE AND RENT. H. L Groasdaile & Co. jzco. Neit .oor ou. laak «f OMMna p„„,, Mr v.'wia. 1.8. f.O. MB ■ IH> DUI.1 H»WS; BOJMOB. B. 0., FRI-iA*. FEBRPAKT 88 1901 THS 8T0JM OF qOiLITT O 0-A.ILi Direct .hipm.nt. mad. to all railway paint. Domestic Steam Smithing -W*. P.' TIEElSTEl-jr GENERAL 8AUI AGENT Bui ass. afetaon, B.O. COLLARS We Have Them Fresh Lettuce, per Ih BOc New Radishes, per hunch 5c New Parsley, per hunch 5c Crisp Celery, per hunch 15c Juicy Navel Oranges at 30c, 40c, 60c-doz. Sweet Potatoes 3 lbs. for 2oc Kippers, per lb lie Haddles, per lb 7c Robt. N|. Hood & Oo. OHOC-BRIBS ana ****»VlSIONS. CW. a BLOCK «BLSON, I. 0. Slocan Junction Ranch $1000 will purchase 18 acres of good fruit land at Slocan Junction close to several good ranches now under cultivation. ■Plenty or water. Easy terms. Apply lo S*^?-""- H.&M.BIRD NELSON, B.0. -**..V *•*.*■*■ A *A.AAA__At_^^A_AlAlAltl_AA_A AAAAatvaaaAAAj ■.■.J.IJ.J.^J.J.A*-*.*.*. Tf^*'T-ST»'''''"-»-»*,*,,-,'*'TTfTTffT"/ TffftffffTfftfffllfffffTTTJ HBTTER MAK1NU BUTTER LINEN UEITER PIT 11ETTER STYLE In our collars tlmn In most of the makes | *** offered you. EVERY CORRECT SHAPE Try our kind ol Collars. EMORY & WALLEY Clothiers and Furnishers. PRICE OF METALS New York, Feb. i!l—3tlv**r, 68 7-S; casting copper, 24 1-2; lend. Jfi. London, Feb. 21—Lend. £1!) 10s.; si ver. COPPER STOCKS (Reported by McDermld A MeHardy) New York, Feb. 21—Tlie follow.!** ure tunny's quotations tor the stocks mtn turn-ad. Slock Asked «ia Grnnby IM 14S [Dciiiilnlim Copper l?Mi 1% •B. C. Copper Wi bVl •Ex-rlKlils to new Issue. NELSON'S NEWS OF THE DAY Anotlu-r Bmoker und debnte will be Blven by the' Churchnu-n's club job Monday, ■Mnroli 4. E. A, Crease leaves tcmorrow tor a three weeks' visit to California, Duing the absence of the police rnuglHtrate, his worship mayor Gllle.t will perform the duties of lhe office. The ndjonrned uencrfij meettlng of the Kootenay Fruit Growera' nHHociation win be held in tin* board of irade rooms this n'-'.o.WJj i -it 2:_<.\ lo receive the auditor's SKATES Don't target that our stock in this line is complete, and ', X also Hockey Slicks, Pucks, btc. The season is now here and you should be prepared lor it. I Tbe J. H. Ashdown Hardware Co., Ltd. i nelbon branch Ia********* ******* **********************+,++: by the hand brakes before the main Luc was reached. The executive of lhe 80,000 club wl I meet In the club's office on Ward street, this afternoon ut 4,3*0. E. K. Beeston Is koImb lo the coast and will Incidental y look to the pro^iess being made on the club's folder, and the matter will canio up lor consideration at the meeting today, repori tin last nts. Yesterday afternoon at _ o'clock lhe funer-iil of Mrs. Suiiu. MeHardy took place from the residence of iter son, C. F. Me- Hardy, Rev. J. T. Ferguson otflclnllng. The pnUbearet-H were Messrs. W. O. 011- leti. II. Anuis. J. A. Irving, J* H. Wnl- lace, v. \V. Odjum und Joseph^Coxhead, The funenil of lhe Me Louie Mnni'r: n. the miner killed on Monday Innt hy a prc- m|Uiliv explns'um, ••HI take I lace tills morning from the ehuicli «.r -Mary lm- Jnaeuiate at !> o'clock. Rev. Anther Al- thoff officiating. Ciiptaln Trethewey nml nearly itll tlie men etnployt-d at the mine are In the city nnd will nltcnd tin- funeral today. t Miss DesBrlsay of the Home hospltvtl, who has been laid up with nn attack of typhoid fever, wns out yesterday for the first time since her recent Illness nnd lenves for the const this morn ng to recuperate. In chambers yesterday morning his honor Judge Forln. upon the application ol E. A. Cnv.se, granted an administration •order of the estate of the title Mary Beer, who died in fills city on June 28, I0Vi. The estate is valued at tf.20. A sister of the deceased. Margaret Ellen Donaldson, was appointed Administratrix, Word reached the city yesterday liV*t T. O. Procter, who Is visiting his brother* J. B. Procter In Simla Monica, met. with n rather painful accident, a horse hiving stepped squarely upon Mr. Procter's right foot, crushing It badly and fracturing ths llppi r hones. Mr. Procter will hnve. to use cm olies for some time to come. According lo a passenger from the Boundary Yist nigh: those who were on the east bound express had u scare at Eholt yesterday, The train was walling for ths Phoenix tr.'iin und when the latter cut ott Uie passenger tar nn the stiff glide above the stnllon. lhe cr.r got away and came flying down to the main line where the express wat* standing, The express crew cleared out the passengers and a wilted results ,uut the runaway car was stopped Captain and Mrs. Johnstone of the local Salvation army corps were given a great send off las: night nt the army barracks, on lhe occasion of their departure for Toronto where ihey win attend a conference Willi general BOOtlt. Captain Moore of Cranbrook, who will take charge here temporarily until cap; a In Johnstone's return, was ,'iiso officially welcomed. A good program of songs and recitations wns given lasi night, and light refreshments were served. Captain and Mrs. Johnstone expect to return here about March ifith, HI'ME— ft. J. McPhee. Slocnn: J. K. Greenfield. J. D. Hpeers, J. C. Stuart, Vancouver; F. E. McTray, F. G. Knight, Winnipeg; C. F. Oleson. Alnsworth; W, H. Ireland. Brandon! B, W, Brand, Chicago; L, D. Wolf nnd, G. A, Yancey. K, c. Flnslpy, Spokane, KELSON—C. N. Oleson. 15. C. llnmor. Marcus; A. L. McPhee, Whitewater; P. Mcintosh nnd wife, Bolssevaln. GHAND CENTRAL—-J. F. Fraser, it. Filialmmons, Salmo; W. It. Davis, KlCh- monud; F. M. Onirs. Republic; J. L. Brown, w. Herrlden, E. Slantenberg, Kamloops: li. Erlckson. Shields, KOOTENAY—J. Amos. J. Tom Us, Cranbrook; \V. Thornton, Moose Jaw. LAKEVIEW—G. Campbell, Creston; T. Keating. J. M. Dixon, Rossland. SH'ERBROOKE-G. W. Adamson, Boss- land: P. Matheson. Trail; W. Campbei, Eholt; S. Lelynrd. Phoen.X, LAKEVIEW-W, McPhee, Sandon; T. Maltland, F. Rogers, Orecnwood, ROYAL — M. Wright, Alberta; J. O. Kramer. Rossland; II. A. Ladd, Procter. CLUB — D. Heddie. E. Elherlngion. Kaslo; H. Harris. J. Smith, Phoenix; A. W. Sheehan, Sandon. There's Always Room, For Another Rocker or a Couch one nooks seen male for a Parlor Table « We I ave a large stock alwa)s Ti>e Standard Furniture Co. How WBXtmm VukmWun ud ftntih—iJHM flTRATHCONA—G. T. Bachelor, W. J. Blmcndorf, Spokane: W, S. Can*. Bay City; Jas. Anderson, J. D. Moore, Mrs. 0.11, C. R. Garland. Kaslo; G. Holforcl. Kamloops; t. Sutherland. Vancouver; w. IT. Cotton. II. James, Phoenix; It, G. Wagntr, L. Church. Rossland; l>, J. De- war. Calgary; G. McKenzle, Hnzleton; J. C, McGrall, Haatlngs; G. Davidson, Brandon; w. It, Ross, Fernle; J. W. Hanse', J. M, Kappen, Chicago; H. Craig, L. Wilson. Winnipeg: E. G. Warren, Greenwood. QUEENS—H. Ringrose. T. J. Baty, Slogan; A. W. Winlaw. W nlaw; N. Darling. Vancouver: C. M. Edwards, Cranbrook; Mrs. Et. J. Douglas, Trail. BARTLETT-W. Peters, W. Wl Hams, Crealon; J. Palarlco, Mol'y Gibson, MADDEN-M. J. Byrne, M, Rocknor, Reliance mine; G. W. Easterbrooks, Koch -•idlng; D. Morrow. Bonnlngton; N. K. Joy. Poplar: P. W. Murray, Erie; J. H. Ready. Boundary; W ,H, Pags, J. J. Kelly. Fire Valley; R. J. Matthews, Eholt; II. Craig. Wlnnlpeg;J. J. Campbell, Summerland; R. Mooney. Spokane. LOST — Canary bird. Finder rewarded. Stnuhcona hoiel. Jewelry Manufacturing It would be to your advantage to see what we can do In this line. Our factory is one of the best equipped In the Province, and we are turning out work the perfection of which is our best recommendation. We do our own designing, and the ideas of our customers can he carried out to their satisfaction. Numbers of Rings, Brooches and Necklets of rare beauty and value have been sent out during the past year, and we are always ready with suggestions for those requiring work done. Our repair work Is all guaranteed, and Is done with the greatest promptness. Mail orders receive special attention. 1(> J.O.PATENAUDE spats Brass arid Clover Seeds now l.i atock. Seed grain to arrive la a (aw days, also a (all Use ol Sutton'. Flower, Vegetable and Root seeds, and Tip Victoria Chemioal Co.'s Chemical Fertilizer The Braekmao-Ker Hilling Co., Ltd. A Few Hints For Good Housekeepers HOTHOUSE LE'.TUCE CALIFORNIA CELERY SWEET POTATOES dl Navel oranges 25c doe Comb Honey 25c comb Washington Cabbage Just In. || WHKhMKII KMUFACTumnc -mou OFTICIM tmawmaiw .■nfiiT*Ti*TTr*ttnrir*ir*irTrTtii-ii-'it-itiririt~ THE BELL TRADING CO. SLEIGHING PARTIES Take advantage of the snow while it lasts Cutttrs and Sleighs for hire ITBLS03ST TTt^J^SFSyR OO. CHILDREN'S SHOES Stylish ns mother's, and strong- as good leather can make 'em. THE ROYAL R. ANDDIW • an. Agents for Nettleton's and Slater'. THE Cabinet Oigar Store Sell Tobacconist Supplies to the Trade WRITE FOR PRICES G, I. HATTHEW, Prop., Baker St. China Hall Useful and Ornamental GOODS At prices unheard of In Nelson, consisting ot Tea Sets, Berry Sets, Water 8ets, Table Sets. Porridge Bets and Wine Sets, Cups and Saucers, Plates, Jugs, Jardlnlerea, etc. Our varied stock of Glassware will undoubtedly please you. Come and Inspect our stock befoie lt Is all sold. Munro 6 Nel son, Props. P.O. Box 681 Proprietors Fbone AfiH $2500 Will Buy A fully furnished six roomed House on Carbonate Street. 411 Modern Conveniences Terms: $500 g*ash, balance to suit. This is a snap. ncDermid & MeHardy It Pays to Deal With Kntherford 7000 Seven thousand new prwcrlpttons were dispensed here In three years—more than that number refilled. CAREFUL WORK PURE MEDICINES and REASONABUE PRiCBS are tbe chief reasons for this Success. Dispensing a specialty. Try ua Wrri. Rutherford P ''U1I3T NELSON, B. C. 1 Goes Right to the Spot Wise ones know that choice coatee* . tionery Is always a heart winner. It \ you are doubtful try a box of Lowney's Superfine Candv It Is worth trying and not an expensive experiment either. In all sizes and shapoo trom use to ID. LONGHURSTS Baker Street Phone 25 Next to P. Burns A Co. For Rent or Sale A most desirable residence on car line (1 roomB, bath, hot and cold water, electric light and gas; four lota; grape vlnea rod small fruits, hoiwe In aplendld repair. Rent |20 per month, water paid. Will soil on term.. McMorris & Horstead FIRE AND ACCIDENT INUUBA-NCB. PHONE MS. EMPLOYMENT AGENT* Elliot Block, Bsker St., NMt to Wr'fcer a Jewelry Store Don't neglect a cough, cold, whooping cough, or grippe, but call at th. Bed Cross Drag Store where all the principal cough mixtures are sold, Baiter ts.. near Josephine 1 Game Traps £| Our -stock of Game Traps Is complete. Including Newhouse, Hawley ai A Northern Victor; also Tree Traps, I Snow Shoes 9 We baWe just received anothe fine lot of Indian Made, Bear Paw Bnow £ Shoes, the best lot we have ever had. 3 i Nelson Hardware Company I'i 3 I* an 631 phone li. NELSON, B.C. *' 4V*9M*^fty^^^tflt^ioaja. *§ •fVr|\'f|[*p'f\rj\'*|*i'ftif*\'^ All Shapes and Sizes of Loewe Pipes at SUTCUFFE-S, Baker St* One of the Secrets of this store's low prices i: that it is a spot cash store. A spot cash store charges you only for goods you get. The credit store charges for the goods you ' get and things your neighbor got and failed to pay for. 'I his js a cash store and money talks. Why not leave your order no* for a m de to order Eaater Suit? "The House of Hohblii" New samples are here at Toronto prices. J. H. WALLACE ■Wl OU1WIW Not Dooc to mw ****" \ Hitchen Necessities Comorisiiu*- DIPPERS FLOUR BINS r * KETTLES BREAD BOXES STEW PANS BAKE PANS CEREAL COOKERS BASTINO SPOONS SAVORY ROASTERS FAMILY SCALES Aai a Urge variety oi iUnthfS goods in Granite and Whttewate Wood-Valiant}* Hardware Co., Limited. -rwaoutaui 5 ROOMED COTTAGE FOR SALE. Close to Stanley atreet; balh. hot and cold water. Cottage up to date In evejry respect. Price $1,400. Apply - TOTE & OO. ■=■'—-- *'•' fruit Lands and Real Estate T | j *— ii i —■—- Smith's Ovary Tonic "An Em Producer" Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Not a single complaint from over io,ooo customers At 25c to 50c a Bottle Canada Brag & Book Co9s Cash Stores Cor. Baiter and Josephine Sts.