8 Pages-.Subscribe for Rfjr> The News, per month *J \J\J /Q»•.* Postage und telegrams 28.40 Printing and stationery 116.4Q Secretary 852.15 General expenses M*H 1906 accounts l/M.W Total Balance in bank. ASSETS Balance, cash in bank Folder accounts due Unpaid don., expected to produc Advertising matter Furniture Office building, cost Flotos, specimens, etc Total LIABILITIES Ashdown Hardware Co B. C. Engraving Co Hums. John Chadhourm- Colonist, printing Glllett, W. G. Pearcy and Herb Itltigrose ;...- Yale-Coin in Ida Lumber Co RECENT POSTAL REGULATIONS AFFECTING NEWSPAPERS—MATERIALS FOR QUEBEC BRIDGE -RIGHT OP CROSSING RA1L- • WAY TRACKS. 100.00 10.75 65.05 QOO.QO 16.60 11.00 18.20 Total 1680.66 Surplus !•».« j. M. lay. Treasurer, Dr. Wolverton reported in willing and W.* G. Oillett verbally, of the outcome of the appeal to the city council for financial assistance, which as everyone knows, was fruitless. President Procter pointed out thnt tbe debts of the 20,000 club must be paid, even If recourse had to be made to the sale of tho club's promises. Hut he strongly deprecated such a course, He believed that, the business men and propevty owners of the city of Nelson wanted tbe campaign of publicity continued and It was up to the present meeting to devl*e ways and in ami of paying off the debt nnd providing fur thu future maintenance of the office, tie threw out several suggestions, one of which wns that tho Fruit Growers' association might he willing to co-opiate with the publicity bUreau In regard to future work. R. W. Uulbert, on behalf of that association, and speaking informally, Intimated that the fruitgrowers would very likely he willing to make aoine arrangements whereby the two organizations could co-operate and the publicity office could be kept open. George P. Weils was of the opinion that the lirat move to be made was to have a thorough canvass of the city made to ascertain Just what funds could be raised monthly for the carrying on of the work of a publicity bureau and he moved that a committee of six be appointed fpr that purpose, W. J. Wilson seconded the motion. A genet-nil dlscussllon followed, In which all who took part spoke strongly in favor ot perpetuating the work f the. publicity bureau and prmlsed financial assistance. Tho motion was unanimously adopted and the chairman appointed tlie following to net: W. G. Glllett, J. M. Lay, M. R. McQuu-* rle, G. P. Wells, W. 'J. Wilson nnd P. Lamont. This committee will ho subdivided i">to three for the purposes of canvassing and each committee will cover a sectilon of the city. The work will bo thoroughly done and a report will be mnde to a general meeting on Wednesday evening next, March 26th Bl 8:30, to which time adjournment was then taken. (Special to The Dally News.) Ottawa, March 18.—Private members' business again engaged the attention of tbe house today. The budget dabate w.H be resumed on Thursday. F. D. Monk (Jacques Cartler) was Informed that the total amount of customs duties paid to date upon materials imported from the United States which entered Into the construction of tbe Quebec bridge has been $504,884. H. B. Amea (Montreal) secured an order for a copy of all papers necessary to bring information in respect to Rob- bin's immigration company, up to date. J. E. Armstrong (East Lambton) asked: (1) What Is the total amount of money claimed by tbe dally papers of Canada as to the damage to their circulation owing to the action of the postmaster general lu connection with the changing of the postal regulations last Muy; (2) has tbe government received any complaints from the Canadian Press association ln regard to the regulations governing weekly papers? If so, what Is the nature of said complaints and what action does the government Intend to take in regard to same? In reply to the second question, Hon. Rodolphe Lemleux replied "No." Jn reply to the flrst be produced a partial list of papers to whom checks bave been Issued, showing tbat La Presse, Montreal, has received $20,652, or more than all the other Montreal and Toronto dally papers combined. Dr. Barr (Dufferln) spoke for over an hour ln support of bis bill to amend the Railway act, by making it easier for telephone and telegraph companies to string their wires' across railway tracks, and to provide tbat in respect to ull wires, sewers and conduits, which the railway companies object to, they should take the matter before the railway commission. At present the consent of the board to construction under or above railways has lo be secured. Dr. Barr read letters from secretaries of many municipalities In suppo.t of bis measure. The premier said that Hon. G. P. Graham's bill dealt with, some of the same points, The government had no objection to Dr. Barr's bill being given a second reading aud the two could be considered together In the railway committee. Wben R. 1* Borden's bill providing for bringing bye-elections automatically was reached, sir Wilfrid Laurier pointed out un objection. Such ti law, he said, would make it necessary to hold bye- elections perhaps a few weeks before the general elections; he thought, as a rule, bye-elections were brought on promptly, Mr. Borden urged the necessity for some such law and referred to the fact that St. James disvlsion. Montreal, had been wlthonut a representative for over a year. The bill was given a second reading nnd will be considered In conjunction with Hon. A. B. Aylesworth's bill to amend the Election act. Ottawa, March 18.—Today was the last -Wednesday of tbe session to be devoted to private members but, notwithstanding the fact there were so many members absent thut the house went through 40 notices of motion before adjourning, with the result that Mr. Blaln's antl-clgnrette resolution, which was discussed on Monday and went, according to tlie rules, to the foat of the notices on motion, and was therefore considered dead for the session, suddenly came to life-again.. "Mr. Blaln- was" chtc.fiil over this ii.iexp cted stroke of good luck and desired to press the resolution to a vote. Sir Wilfrid suggested tbat when the matter was up on Monday night tbere appeared to be an acute division of opinion and he thought the matter should be thoroughly considered. This, Black of Hants, Gordon of Kent, and Loggle of Northumberland, N. B., proceeded to do, with the result that the discussion wns continued until 6 o'clock, wben the house adjourned. Mr. Blaln's resolution Is now thought to be finally and Irrevocably burled for tbe session. ■W. F. McLean had an opportunity presented of having his two-cent-a-mlle railway resolution considered as well ns his reciprocal demurrage bill, but he was absent from the houso and they were passed over In silence. KILLED IN THK KINO St. Joseph, Mo., Match 18— Leek Allen, a local prise fighter, died todny from Injuries received Inst night In a botlng match with Frit* Qutienherger, professionally known as "Young Rhodes," also of St. Joseph. Allen collapsed at the finish and wna taken out unconscious. Rhodes was arrested toduy. The coroner's Jury ths evening found that Allen came to h s death from hemmorage of the brain, caused by over-exertion. Outsenberger is under driest charged with manslaughter in the fourtb degree. | NO. 282 SEVEN THOUSAND MEN ARMY OF WORKERS ON SECTION OF O. T. P. WINNIPEG WILL BE PROUD OF NEW TERMINAL Winnipeg, March 18.—J. D. McArthur, who has the contract for the Grand Trunk Pacific between1 Winnipeg and Fort Williams, says that good progress is being made upon the portion of which his firm haB the contract. Since December last the force of men employed between Winnipeg and Lake Superior junction has been Increased from 4000 to nearly 7000 men. Every day this enormous force Is being Increased and the work is being rushed as rapidly as the weather permits. Albert E. Warren, assistant io general manager McLeod, of the Canadian Northern railway Is to be promoted to tbe position of superintendent between Winnipeg and Dauphin. A private company was formed today by local grain men with a capitalization of ?600,000, for the purpose of taking over the holdings of the Winnipeg Grain exchange, including the unfinished office building on Lombard street. Frank W. Morse, vice' president of the Grand Trunk Pacific, arrived here this morning. Mr. Morse says tenders have been invited for the new Winnipeg terminal station. Work will be started on the structure as soon as spring opens. The "whole should be under roof by fall. It will be of such proportions that all Winnipeg will be proud of it. Tbe through line from Winnipeg to Saskatoon should be in operation within two months after spring opens and the construction work is being rapidly extended westward. FAITH JS ALL Mrs. Eddy's Creed of Christian Science REV. GRAHAM'S LECTURE LARGE ATTENDANCE AT ST. SAVIOUR'S HALL LAST NIGHT TO LISTEN TO AN EXPOSITION OF THfi ERRORS OP A THERAPEUTIC RELIGION. CALLED HIM TO TIME Allegations made in enolani promptly disproved children sent oi*t to canada are well treated Montreal, March is - A special London cnble says: J. Ohed. Smith, tin* new Canadian superintendent of imn.terat.-.n, _t dealing vigorously with the allrKatlons made In I lie Manchester Otifc.JluV \,y Mr. Sklvlngton, member of the Charlton board of guardians, regarding the treatment of English children In Canada. Smith culled upon Sklvlngton to support bis allegations that children were s\yeaiefl by Canadian farmers and thnt the life of children sent ont on farm lands eight or nine years ago was simply shocking, Sklvlngton, In reply, slniply quotes from tlio Canadian official repol t of eases in Which children aged from seven to twelve Help in household and on Un* farm whll. attending school; lie protests against ratepayers' money being uBed to provide Canadian farmers with cheap child labor. Smith rejoins todny lhat there is no proof of sweating and the evidence only confirms tbe belteflthat Canada gives the. children a healthy, happy start In life, which Is denied them In England, Only Inst month, Mr. MncNamara, British mint-liter of the crown, In an ofhfolal report publicly expressed England'* Indebtedness to Canada for her care of these children, who would otherwise likely become wastrils, ORCHARD ISJENTENCED JUDGE. FREMONT WOOD ANNOUNCE^ DEATH PENALTY BUT RECOMMENDS COMMUTATION TO LIKE IMPRISONMENT Caldwell, Idaho. March in-Staling Unit he believed tbat Harry Orchard. In his testimony In the trial** of William D. Haywood and George A. Pettlihone, for the murder of ex-governor Steunenberg, told the exact truth, attempting to conceal no* thing, Judge Fremont Wood In the district court today recommended that the state boards of pardons commute Orchard's sentence of death to Imprisonment In the slate penitent buy. Tim formal sentence of death waa pronounced in accordance with the plea of gullly entered hy Orchard on Tuesday of last week, when u rulgni d. Judge Wood presided at both the Haywood and Pettibone trials. EXTENSION ENDORSED Boards of Trade of M -dlclne Hat And Red Deer on Record {Special to The Duly News) Medicine flat, March 18-The boards of trade of Medicine Hat and Red Deer have unanimously passed resolutions asking the dominion government to extend the I1 re of the bounty on lead ores, mined' and smelted In British Columblln. OFFENSIVE PARTISANS New Brunswick Tories Modify Ti.e'i* Spoils Policy St. John, N. B. March 18.—Albert county conservatives, 'have modified their declaration ln favor of a complete change of office holders in New Brunswick And now make It apply only to offensive partisans. In that demand they nre joined by King's county torles. OFF FOR JAPAN Victoria, March 18-R. h, Drury, who has been appointed Canadian representative at Tokio, to look arter the interegt| of the dominion In the carrying out or'the trenty with Japan, left for tlie orient by the Empress of Japan tonight. He will be attached to the British embassy and act under air Claude Macdonald. There was an unusually large attendance last night at the Churchmen's club the attraction being the deliverance of a lecture by the Rev. F. H. Graham on Christian Science. Every seat in the hall was filled and even standing room was at a premium, many being turned away. After .the lecture was concluded the chairman of the meeting, E. A. Crease, asked for the expression of Individual opinion, especially that individual opinion which might be in favor of Christian Science, but there was no response forthcoming. Rev. J, T. Ferguson, upon a call from one of the audience, uaid a few words but his utterances could not be Bald to favor the followers of Mrs. Mary G. Baker Eddy, being an endorsatlon of the speaker of the evening. The lecture was one of the longest which the speaker had ever delivered and dealt with the subject with considerably elaborated detail but nt the same time depended upon the Btrength of its argument rather from the cogeny of multifold criticism than upon any generalization of the position of the FlrBt Crurch, as Church is understood by Mrs. Eddy. Beginning with an explanation that the lecture must not be mistaken as one undertaken in any controversial spirit but as one entered upon at the request of certain members of his congregation who were puzzled and of the Churchmen's club, who wanted a lecture on any subject. Rev. F. H. Graham proceeded with declaring that he meant to treat his address under three heads, the one .being metaphysical, the second theological and the third therapeutical. Under the first head Mr. Graham was understood to treat upon the claims of Christian Science from the purely scientific point of view, a standard \o which all religious and other systems in the world must be subject and one with whjch the Christian Scientist must not be discontented inasmuch as it claims Itself to be scientific. Christian Science, said the speaker, claimed to be a system for the Interpretation of Scripture. The interpreters were Mrs. Eddy and her book. One thing was plain, that these declared that there was no sto, no sickness, no death. The metaphysical system began by declaring that there were four postulates on which all was founded These were: "Cod is All in All." "God Is Good: Good is mind." "God, Spirit, being all, nothing is mutter." "Life, God, omnipotent Good, deny death, evil, sin disease. Or, Disease sin evil death deny Good omnipotent God life matter is nothing all being Spirit God Mind \s good is God all In All is God." This statement could be read backwards of forwards, as Mrs. Eddy Insists nnd it would work the same. That same Mr. Graham declared to be astonishingly incoherent and supremely self confident with other utterances of the lady. The first principle of the book was that there was mind and nothing else. Yet though tbere was no body, the whole idea of the book was to show how to preserve bodily health. Apparently what takes the ptaco of "body" was "mortal mind." What "mortal mind" might be was hardly elucidated. There were plenty of defln tlons. These detlu'tlons did not agrse. Mater cpuld not proceed from mind but yet according to the definitions "mortal mind" was the origin of spirit. There wus first "mortal mind," which was all things that were bad. There was another stage in which certain good qualities evolved from this "mortal mind." These were all transitional. Then there were good things of the spirit which cime afterwards and "mortal mind" disappeared after having given these good things of the spirit birth. That is to say spirit was evolved from matter. Ye' matter had no existence. From nothing came notblng. After giving other examples along the same line the speak- ed came to tbe toncluB'on that the metaphysics of Christian Science had no existence. The only accounting for the phenomena of the universe was "mortal mind," which wns "nothing claiming to be something." Next the speaker dealt with ttt. claims of Mrs. Eddy fiom a theological point of view. Mrs. Eddy maJntained that her system was Christian, It certainly wns not scientific. Was It Christian? Well, It was opposed to Catholic doctrine as exempl fled In the Nlcene cr.-cd. M.s. Eddy declared that Ood Is infinite—is love, but not per- sonul love. Now, how could love exist without a person on whom to lavish love? Mrs. Eddy declared that God was not and could not he the creator of matter without being responsible for matter. But the Catholic church taught that Uod mnde nil things, in the heaven above and in the earth beneath. Mrs. Eddy denied this, the ed her system was a* syBtem for the better interpretation of the scriptures, in a similar manner, Mr. Graham traversed the teachings of the book, from a theological stondpoint, showing that there waa not an article of the Christian belief, including that of the divinity of Christ, of the Trinity, but which Mrs. Eddy denied and he therefore claimed that "Christian" Science was not Christian. Dealing somewhat shortly with the third aspectof tho subject, that of therapeutics, the lecturer showed that while Mrs. Eddy denied that there were such things as sin or disease, yet the bible said that there were and Its teachings showed that they should be dealt with humanely, God only coming m to help where help was beyond the powers of man. The speaker had seen a child choking to death with diphtheria and its parents distracted at its bedside. Yet, Christian Science would declare that there wns no diphtheria. Nevertheless, mankind wouid bless God for the discovery of nntl-toxln, which had removed tbe sting of thnt dread disease. There had been cases of cure by Christian Science. Tlie great majority of these were cures of hysteria and allied nervous diseases. Nature, after all, cured nine- tenths of disease. Faith cure was known long before 1809, tbe foundation of the Qulmby-Eddy theory. Every physician, when he prescribed a bread pill, a sugar pellet or a little colored water, was dealing with faith cures. Medicine did not mean everything. Prayer did not mean everything. Neither side had the whole truth said sir Oliver Lodge. "God helps those who help themselves," was tlie keynote of the lecturer's remarks on this aspect of the subject. But Mrs. Eddy made superlative and absurd claims. Food neither strengthened or weakened the body, she said. There was neither heat nor cold, nsseited that lady. Rev. F. H. Graham ended by using oiie of the arguments of the book which Is to end human Ills. This was that exercls ■ did not strengthen the blacksmith's arm In wielding a hammer Tor ir suehi were the case then the hammer, having tlie same exercise, would be strengthened also, BRITISH BATTTLESH1PS SUPERIOR TYPE! OP BATTLESHIPS NOW BUILDING GREATEST WORLD SQUADRON IN TWO YEARS London, March 18.—Speaking In the house of lords this evening, lord Tweedmouth, first lord of the admiralty, defended the policy of the gnrwnnient In refraining temporarily from la'ying down a large number of battleships, and said that the construction of battleships just partook largely of the nature of an experiment. Great Britain's three vessels of the Temeraire type, he declared, were infinitely superior to the Dreadnought type, and that the vessels of Ihe St. Vincent type would he,an Improvement to the Temeraire type. .In the spring of 1811 Great Britain would have three squadrons of four ships each, of the St. Vincent type. No power in the world would be able lo assemble such a fleet of battleships. He could almost say that a combination of atl the powers of the world would not be able to put an equal squadron on the sea. CAUSEINREST Hindus and Recent Canadian Legislation MYSORE'S ADVISER TALKS VIEWS OP COL. JOHN SMITH OP INDIA'S POLITICAL CIVIL SERVICE-IMMIGRATION OP NATIVES SHOULD BE STOPPED AT ONCE. LABOR CONFERENCE Protest Against Action of Congress—Features uf Gathering Washington, .March 18-Ono of the met Important results of today's labor conference was tbe decision to draw up a memorial protesting against alleged Inaction of congress in the matter of legislation in the Interests of organised labor. It wus voted tn present the memorial to the leaders of congress lu a few days and ask the leaders In congress to fix a time when u committee trom the labor conference may confer with them. The conference whleh is composed of representatives trom 117 International trades unions, of l'7,»N» local unions, is regarded as one of tlie most representative gatherings In the history Ot organist d labor. Formal organization was favored by the election of president Gompera as Chairman and Frank Morrison ne secretary. President Gompe.CS made an address In which he outlined tin* object of the gathering. A feature of the gathering was the presence for the first tiltne of labor gathering! of delegates' representing the Farmers' national union anil the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers which two bodies have never'affiliated with the pedmatlon of labor exeej.l In a formal Way. (Special to The Dally News) Vancouver, B. c. March 18.—Colonel John Smith, the political advisor to the maharajah of Mysore, today warned the residents of this province against, the harsh treatment of the Hindus now In the country. He satted that the men here would undoubtedly send word home lhat the flag they served ia India did not protect them in Canada and the result would be the creation of unrest among the native troops in India, which might lead to a lamentable outbreak. He considered the danger grave and worthy of special legal notice ln view of the press accounts of the fesl- ing towards Hindus throughout the province. Smith agrees that It is wise that immigration from the Orient should stop, and he believes that the London officials will recognize the true situation. The Hindus ordered deported on the Empress did not leave today owing to an application by the C P. R. lawyers* for a,writ of habeas corpus writ, which, will be argued tomorrow morning-. RUSSIAN NAVY St. Petersburg. March 18-Thc commission- on national defense today adopted a report rejecting the battleship credit** ror iw» und accepting the, credits for the completion of tbe battleships, torpedo boat destroyers and submarines, now In course of construction. Tho vote wns 19 to 11. Tho report says that an active fleet In a nc- 1-c.stiity or Hie state hut it should bo buirf after the reorganization of the ministry of marine, it Is likely that h rpr wIltooltBit marine. It is likely that the teptirt will be accepted by Hie admiralty. UNITED .MINK WORKERS Indianapolis, March IS—The convention of the t'nited Mine Workers of America adjourned at G:90 this evening until tomorrow aflor changing the next annual convention from St. Louis to Indianapolis and hearing the unanimous report of the scale committee which recommended an annual settlement by districts with present conditions and the present scale as a minimum, local differences to be settled la the several districts. HEROIC RUSSIANS Emperor Issues Imperial Ukase to Army and Navy St. Petersburg, March 18-Tho following Imperial ukase to the army and navy was published here today: "Your heroic defense of port Arthur, the valor which set tho entire world awake with astonishment, was Suddenly Interrupted by tbe shameful surrender ot the fortress. The highest military court has just punished the guilty surrender. Courageous defenders of Port Arthur, through your heroic deeds, through your self-sacririclng bravery and fidelity to your oath, sworn ln defense of your fortress in the far east, you bave won Imperishable glory and lidded a new and splendid page Io the annals of heroic deeds of Ihe Russian a: my. Great Russia Is proud of you. She will never forget your deeds as you did not forget your*, duly to her. Nicholas." SECTION MEN KILLED Tweed, Ont.. March 18-Threo men riding, on a handcar were killed a mile east of Kalailar station this atteraoon. A light engine running ahead of a passenger train overtook the handcar on whleh were five section men. Two saved themselves by jumping, but the others met Instant death. The men killed wwe Alex. Fleming, foreman, John Anderson, bis son James Woodcoel"*, and TEMPLARS IN SESSION Hamilton, March 18,—The sixteenth biennial convention of the Dominion Council, Royal Templars, is being hetd here. The most important matter to bo dealt with will be the consideration of the Insurance rates with a view to popularizing that branch of the order. It is proposed to create n fund for members who have reached the age of 65 of 70 years. The finances of the order are In good shape. JAPANIJESE DEMAND RIGHTS Vladivostok, March 18.—One hundred Japanese fish contractors, led by tbe Japanese consul, withdrew from the annual auctions of rights in the 11-shin? districts on the Russian coast. They demanded an enlargement of the treaty rights governing the fishing privileges. TOO HARD lS-Tho rupture of a following a, vln- MABBH DECLINES Ottawa, March is—it is understood that Mr. justice Mabee of Toronto, has declined the offer of, the chairmanship or the railway commission. HAMILTON MURDER Hamilton, March, 18—Thu body of a new babe with a stone tied around Ms trek was plain teaching of the bible, and yet declnr- | r°lintl 0:1 •** •<■*- ln ■••*-' buy this morning. SNEEZE! Peterboro, .March blood vessel In tlie brain lent sneeze, resulted this morning lu tbe death of Mrs, Bum well of Smith township. Tlie woman bud been in the best of health but symptoms of serious Illness dev loped Immcdlataely after sneeslng. St. TOWN WIPED OPT ul, .March IB-Reports received at the Northwestern Telegraph headcitisrters here Indicate that the entire business por- lion of the town of Rraham, IMnu.* was destroyed by rire today. There was no loss of life. ONTARIO WOLF HUNT Belleville, March n-A wolf hunt will take place In North Hastings on March 30 and will continue for a week under tho auspices of the Ontario il h and game usso- e'atlon. FARMER BURNS WON Omaha, March 18.—Farmer Burns last night won from Fred Reell, of Wisconsin, in a wrestling bout, taking the first and bird falls. BOWELL'H BROTHER DEAD Tweed, Ont.. Mnrch IS-Warw!ck Rowell, biother of sir M»,-u-n.de Bowell, died her" early today. He na<- postmaster of Tweed ror about 13 y-urs and leaves a widow and two s. is a ,d two iLug&tc a. PAGE TWO ©he §aW& |lcn»0. THURSDAT .......... MARCH 19.', >moBtt&e&&&ses«simo«m»t > Demonstration at the Hudson's Bay Stores Mrs. E. Lloyd will be happy to meet as many ot the ladles ol the city as possible at the Hudson's Bay Stores on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, where Bhe will demonstrate the superior qualities of Cowan's Perfection Cocoa and Cake Icings Come and have a cup of this delicious cocoa and you will Never Use Any Other t**<*;*»*.*.*********«'**<**********^^ Imperial Bank of Canada HEAD OFFICE, TOEONTO CAPITA!, AUTHORIZED B0.KO.00O. Capital Paid up D. R. WILKIE, President ..K960.000 Rest HON. ROBT. M.KO.COO JAFFRAT, Vloe.-Pres. Branches in British Columbia ARROWHEAD, GOLDEN, NELSON, REVELSTOKE, CRANBROOK, VANCOUVER, VICTORIA. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT Interest allowed on deposits from data of deposit and credited Quarterly, Nelson Branch J. M. 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DEANE SUBSCRIPTION RATES nOeilr, per year, by mall I6.W Daily, per month, by carrier H All Subscriptions Payable In Advance POR CONTINUED PUBLICITY From the opinions expressed at last evening's meeting, there can be no Question that a large proportion, at ieast, of the business men and property owners of this city, strongly favor tho continuance of the publicity campaign Inaugurated by the 20,000 club. It would be atrange indeed if this were not the case, ■Nowadays publicity Is the very llfeblood of all industrial undertakings, without it there must be stagnation and retrogression. ThlB is true of every commercial undertaking and it Is equally true of a young and growing city, whose prime requisite Is greater population. The tone of last evening's meeting wurrants the assumption that the committee appointed to solicit contributions will meet with generous support and that a sufficient sum will be guaranteed to pay current monthly expenses and to provide an overplus that ln course of time will wipe out outstanding liabilities. Businessmen and property owners who are really desirous of having a publicity bureau kept In regular operation must seize upon the opportunity that will be presented by the canvass of the special committee to contribute as generously as they can. There Is no time to be lost If the canvass about to be made fall to secure a sufficient sum there appears to be no alternative to the discontinuance of the publicity campaign and the sale of the club building to pay off outstanding liabilities, an outcome that would be anything hut a creditable showing for a city like Nelson. CANADA'S PROUD POSITION The fairly full telegraphic summary of finance minister Fielding's budget The Bestv Investment In the District FOR SALE, large block of land, In 10-acre blocks, adjoining "Riverside Nurseries," near Grand Forks B. C. OWNER WILL PLOW, PLANT AND TAKE CARB\OF TREES FOR FOUR YEARS, guaranteeing to have orchard planted within 60 days trom data of Bale. No rocks or stumps. Thorough Irrigation system provided for. Prices from $1275.00 to 1800.00 per acre, one-fourth cash, balance ln six yearly payments at 7 per cent interest. PROCTER & BLACKWOOD, Agents, Nelson j Have Your Clothes Made to Order Every'man who believes in dressing well believes in having his clothes made to order. So called "fine, ready made clothing," no matter how hieh in price is not to be compaied with our superior product. Be up to date and order a new spring suit, cut in the latest snappy style with all the little arts and graces good tailoring can give. Our pi ices range from $15.00 to $50.00. Taylor & McQuarrie HIGH CLASS TAILORS NBLSON, E C. HAMILTON WINNIPEG Berry Bros.' Varnishes are admitted to be THE BEST, and we have a large stock of their specialties, including; , Orange Shellac , Varnish Stain Luxebury Wood Finish Liquid Granite for Floors Wood-Vallance Hardware Co., Limited NEL8QN, B. C. Wholesale Retail TORONTO VANCOUVER Here Is the Book Opportunity of a Lifetime A PULL-SIZED CLOTH BOUND BOOK FOR 15 CENTS A large number ot the most popular standard titles to choose from. ALSO FOR 45 CENTS EACH we put out a large number of 75c to {1.50 editions of standard'and recent fiction, This opportunity will be open for only a few days more. Seize It while It is yours. SEE THE BOOKS IN OUR WINDOW WC THnMROW Bookseller and Stationer • Via 1 llV/i'lOV/lX Baker Street, Nelson Phone 34 MINARD'S LINIMENT CO., Lid. Have used MINARD'S LINIMENT for Croup, found nothing equal to It, sure cure. CHAS. E. SHARP. Hawkshaw, N.B.. Sept. 1st, MM, speech we were able to give to our readers yesterday morning must have been read ■villi extreme gratification by everyone, Irrespective of party affiliations. Canada's financial position was shown to be exceedingly strung, our country weathered the financial storm ln a manner that afforded the most satisfactory proof ot the excellence of its financial Institutions. The finance minister was able to point to revenues largely ln excess of his estimates and to expenditures that fell below the total he had provided for, aB well as to a substantial reduction ln the public debt. Whilst expenditures have grown enormously, as la unavoidable ln a new and, happily, rapidly growing country, still It Is gratifying to know that they are not ln excess of our revenues and that concurrently with huge outlays upon remunerative public works our finance minister Is able to keep within Ihe revenues and even to make some appreciable decrease ln the public debt. Hon. W. S. Fielding haa earned a most enviable reputation during his long tenure of the responsible office of finance minister of Canada. From tha second year of his taking over the administration ot the dominion finances, Mr. Fielding has been able to declare a surplus each successive year and his surplusses have steadily grown, the last being the greatest since confederation, although for a nine month period only. But the mere fact ot there being a surplus Is by no means the chief or the only cauBe for congratulation. Ur. Fielding haa displayed a singularly brilliant capacity to grapple with financial problems that necessarily confront a country like Canada and It can ln all honesty be said today that no country In the world can boast of a better financial status and very few of as good. EDITORIAL NOTES The leases by fire ln the United States and Canada for February amount to 118,489,700, a sum quite up to tbe aver age of this usually disastrous month for fire losses. For the two months already completed this year the loss has been 148,072,000, which is ln excess of the same months ot any year, except 1904, when the Baltimore conflagration swelled the February figures. January was a disastrous month. The New York Journal of Commerece says there were last month 400 fires where the loss reached 110,000 or over ln each case, the largest swallowing up 1640,000; and the number ot Area of all kinds and sizes was greater titan usual. Fires ln February, 1907, swallowed up.$19,876,- 600, and In February, 1906, $18,249,000. The present year has opened badly; and fire insurance companies cannot hope to make money before Its close If fires are to continue In the proportion which they havo thus far shown. found dead In bed at the Vlctolaa hotel here under peculiar circumstances. The woman arrived at the hotel last night accompanied by two men, one a Belgian named Loore, and another man from Levis. The latter registered for himself and tlie woman as man and wife, when the woman was found the man from Levis was mlBsing, but he was arrested by detective Walsh. Loore was also arrested. FOUND DEA0 IN BED Quebec, March Is—A Belgian woman named Vaurelch, .about 25 years or age, wns KILLED AT BONNINGT0N WILLIAM ROSS ENCOUNTERS HIGH VOLTAGE CURRENT WAS SHOWING VISITORS OVER THE POWER PLANT Death came with startling suddenness* at Bonnlngton yesterday afternoon at 3:20, when Wltliam Ross, an employee of the West Kootenny Power and Light company, was kllledJnstantly hy contact with one of the high'power Bwitchea at the new or upper station, John Matheson and Charles Dake of thla city went down to the city power plant yesterday and after looking over tlie plant crossed tlie river and entered the West Kootenay Power and Light company's new station at the upper falls. They were met by Ross who volunteered to show them over tho works. After visiting some parts of the plant, Ross took Dake up a short stairway to a platform where the high power switches are and taking off the cover of one of the switches, was pointing out the workings, when suddenly there was a blinding flash and Ross fell to the floor., Dftk* called Matheson and the two carried Ross to the open ailr and -summoned help, but Ross was past all human aid ancPpro- bably.dled Instantly. Word was wired to Nelson and Dr. Hawkey went down on a speeder, reaching the. power plant about 4:30. Previous to the doctor's arrival every effort was made to. resuscitate Ross, and Dr. Hawkey worked for an hour after he arrived, but without avail. No doubt Ross, In pointing out the switch got his finger too close and a current or 30,000 volts leaped out and caught him, causing Instant death. Notices are posted all along by the switches warning everyone of the hidden danger but Ross had probably got a little careless from being constantly at work.thereabouts. There was a slight burn on one of Ross' hands and atfother on one of his feet, and a distinct burn is visible on the planks where the man was standing. Coroner Arthur went down on the evening train and made an Investigation of the occurrence, deciding finally that no Inquest was necesBary. The body will be brought to the city this morning. The deceased was of Scotch descent, 33 years of age and was married In this olty about three years' ago. He leaves a wife but no family. He wast engaged In the company's service as an oiler. Tho deceased came west from Montreal some years ago and an- elder brother, the manager of a '■, large millinery firm, now resides ln, Montreal. Ross was ln the.city, where he was well known, on Tuesday last. SUICIDE IN PUBLIC Ban Antonlla, Maroh* 18—A despatch to the Express from Mexico Bays* Reports' here state that Jose Maria* Marino., owner of the San Pedro' ranch at CotnncHl, yesterday committeed suicide Uefofe*400 peo-" pie, by going Into the cattle pen and allowing a bull to gore him to death. He had Issued invitations to the exhibition. Minard's liniment Cures Burns, Etc. CO A L ICE, COKE and WOOD Vie Kan hi (tick Ml Cm Ocll.tr Pnaitlv Ut Well Mm OUT COU Ihe Kootenay Ice & Fuel Co. N.B. ffiUE? Office Phone Hi When You Buy fruit Land It is well to remember that what ia Important la NOT the first cost ot your ■ fruit farm, but the amount of profit which your farm will yield year by year. . DON'T be attrac/ed by cheaper, Inferior or inaccessible lands which exist in the Kootenay, aa elsewhere—but get the best Take advantage of a double selection; 1. Our •election was made with the utmost care at a time when we had the whole district to pick from. 2. Tour selection—made from ours—thus you get the benefit of .a double and cumulative selection. , FURTHERMORE!, remember that to be successful the following five qualities are absolutely essential: , - (1). Title; (2). Soil; (3). Water; (4). Accessibility; (5). Transportation. WB SELL OUR OWN LANDS. We own over 20,000 acres, title perfect - THE SOIL Is deep loam with clay subsoil, free from stone, THB WATER on these lands la pure and abundant both in running streams and numerous springe. THE MARKET for your product Is right at your door on existing lines of transportation. BUT when you buy an orchard tract you want more than soil; more than pure'water; more than transportation; you want A HOME—A place to live in—THAT IS WHAT WB HAVE FOR SALE. Postofflce with dally mall service; express trains, stores; schools—A home every few steps. You get the comforts ot civilization combined with the pleasure of a profitable, healthful and beautiful rural home. Terms $10 cash and $10 per month for 10 acres, with liberal discount for larger payments. Write or call (or maps, photographs and all information. Kootenay Orchard Ass'n Owners Nelson .'. British Coluniia A Reliable Watch Will Make jj T:*v^^ To ti7U~*,,l A Reliable Watch Will M 1 lUie IS IViOney! Great Savings for You The reliable kind la the kind we sell. No other kind should satisfy you; and no matter what your finan- j clal standing may be at present we have a proposition that will make money for you. =* Watches From $1.50 to $200.00 and you can secure one for a small cash payment and the balance in monthly Installments. For a leader we recommend a 15 Jewel Elgin, Nickel-Movement, In 3 20-y rar-guarantee Caae For One Week Only $10.00 j Remember this ia a first-class timepiece, having the qualities that go to make a watch ot extreme accuracy and endurance and carries our guarantee tor two years. Do Not Neglect Your Eyes Our Kjo -Specialist will examine and test your eyes and his lease*-prescription will give you relief and pleasure. J. J. Walker mMzJk Optician and Jeweler iiuMiimuiiJii**i^^ M THURSDAY MARCH 19. ©he §aUt\ |lewe. PAGE THHEH ONCE MORE WEll "FRUIT-A-TIVES" ALONE CURED HIM Clarence J. Placcy Is a farmer of TJlverton, Que., known as a man of integrity and good judgment. He writes in no uncertain terms* of the great benefit he derived from taking "Fruit- a-Uvef" for a' long standing kidney trouble. TJlverton, Que. I Buffered for many years with kidney trouble, with bad pain in the back and all symptoms of disease of the kidneys. I took every known kidney remedy and. kidney pill but nothing gave me relief and I was getting discouraged. I wns advised to try "^ruit-a-tives" and I did •o—and this medicine cured me when every other remedy failed. I used altogether fifteen boxes of "Fruit-a-tives" and from the outset they give mc relief and I am now practically well again, no pain in the back, no distress, and all the symptoms of severe kidney disease hnve entirely left me. I am very thankful to be once more well and I freely make this statement for the sake uf others who may suffer as I suffered and to them I say "Try "Fruit-a-tives." 151 (Sgd) Clakknch J. Flacky. MFruit-a-tives" —or "Fruit Liver Tablets'' are sold by dealers at 50c a lox —6 for $3.50—or will be sent on receipt of price. Fniit-a-tives Limited, Ottawa. THE PROFITS ON EGGS COS? OP PRODUCTION SET OUT FOR RANCHERS HOW TO PEED CHICKENS SO AS TO MAKE MONEY Henry W. Wing, who nas charge of tha poultry department nt Cornell university experiment station, hat* made a large number of experiments on a somewhat extensive scale in order to determine tin. cost of producing eggs.* This cost, of course varies greatly and.depends on many factors, especially the cost ot foods, the number of eggs Inld, which again may vary greatly with the breed nnd general manage* ment, etc., on local conditions. The pro* fits again depend upon the prices at which eggs are sold. At the station some of the best egg producing breds were used fo; these tests. Prof. Wing found thnt during the period from December 1 to March 28, whleh comprises the real winter months, the food cost for each doien eggs produced averaged In Hull to 1902, and 1902 to 1903, for all flocks 17.7 cents and the egg pr-ves averaged 28.3 cents In 1901.02 and 23.4 cents in 1902.03. There were wide variations, however ln the different periods of four or five weeks each, as wel Ins In the different flocks. Th results as to the comparntlve cost of food and vulue of eggs in 1902-03 ranged from $22.-10 toss to $16.45 profit, for each 100 fowls. The food cost wns based on the following prices per cwt.: Wheat, 11.45; corn, (1.30; corn on enr, 80c.; oats, J1.76; buckwheat, |1.20; bran, $1.15 wheat middlings, 11.is; corn meal, ILK; ground oats', (1.75; ground barley, J1.3S; mixed feed, 11.50; old process linseed ol! meal, $1.70; meat scrap, $2.15; fresh ground bone, $1; skimmed milk, 8 l-2c.; potatoes, 42c; apples, 4fic./; turnips, SBcJ; mangles, 2Bst; cnbbage, 30c; clover hay, 35c; clover meal, 70ft These experiments show that there Is a chanca of loss as well as of profit. We take it for granted that the fowls, under the tests, were skilfully handled and fed and undoubtedly better condlt'ons were given for a favorable outcome than may be found in the majority of casea on our farms. On the other hand the test period covers just the exact time when fowls are the least productive of eggs. During the balance of the year eggs are produced much more freely, although they are then. much lower ln price, and the cost of foods are much less as most flocks on farms are out on free range and pick up a good dhare of their living. For the coming year we must expect a higher cost of food materials Grain, meals, etc, have advanced ln price ahd potatoes, apples, hay, etc, arc also much higher than for many years. As an offset we expect higher egg prices, and the charice of profits may therefore not be seriously affected. Preserving eggs In a solution of water- glass Is one of the most popular methods of kecp'ng them. Mix in the proportion of one quart of waterglass to nine quarts of boiled or distilled water. Immersed eggs In this solution using a galvanized iron vessel or crocked can be used is desired. Not many persons feed their fowls Just right—some starve they and others get them too fat. The proper amount can be guaged by watching the fowls and see the quantity they will consume w'th a balanced ration they are not likely to go far astray. Chickens are now being hatched by electricity—that is. Incubators and brooders are heated in this way. These machines havo no gases, no soot or smoke and theie is no denning of lamps, flll'ng with oil, etc. It Is claimed that the heat can bo regulated absolutely. The current for the machines are taken from an ordinary lighting current. In his breeding work Prof. Qowell, the great poultry man of Maine, rejects all pullets that do not begin to lay In November. He contends that to he a good layer a hen ought to begin business' early and tho-'c who do not nre not kept; they go to the block. A hen thnt does not lay nt least 150 eggs In 11 months Is not kept on Prof. Qowcll's poultry farm, and many of his fowls pass the 2C0 mark In that time. Have you many hens—or/any hens—which do as well as that? ' Here Is an official report of a hen laying two eggs a day: Prof Drew of the Malno experiment station says that a hen at that station laid two eggs on each of a number of days, the trap neat having given abFo- lute proof of this fact. Finally the hen wns banded on both legs to avoid posa'bl- ity of mistake In reading the bands and Bhe laid eight eggs in five days. The hen did this at the time of her greatest egg production. It mny be we shall see the two-egg-a- day strain of chickens advertised before long. Don't keep as breeders hens that moulted late. It is more, than likely that they will produce few egga and those laid will be undesirable for hatching. Their progeny will more than likely Inherit the faults of the mother hen. Sell these hens but see that they are fat before offering them for sale. What are you giving your fowls In the wny of green feed? Remember they have not the advantage of free rnnge now and m.sa the green food they enjoyed during the summer. You ought to havo a small patch of winter wheat or rye for them to pick at during the winter. Failing In this feed cut clover or alfalfa hay, and give them all the cabbage, beets, etc, you can. her loneliness here she found company with a man who wooed her and finally, under promise of marriage, got her to go to his house. There he kept her. She said he abused her by beating and kicking her. Recently, after her baby was born, Bhe decided to escape and succeeded. The man cannot be found, as he fears prosecution. He is married. SENTENCED TO DEATH St Petersburg, March 18.—A court martial yesterday passed the death sentence on three social revolutionaries, among whom was an 18-year-old girl who was* the leader in several daring robberies. LAMB SHOULDER Whether resulting from a sp.ain or from rheumatic pains, there Is nothing bo good for a lame shoulder as Chamberlain's Palo Balm. Apply it freely and rub the parts vigorously at each application and a quick cure la certain. For sale by all druggists and dealers. Minard's Liniment Relieves Neuralgia-, Synopsis oi Canadian Homestead -Regulation ANT available Dominion Lands within tht Railway Belt of British Colubmia may bt homeateaded by any persons who ta ths sole bead of a family, or any male over IS years ot age, to the extent of one-quarter section of 110 acres, more or lesa. Entry must be made personally at tht local land office for the district ln which the land Is Ituate. Entry by proxy may, however, be made on certain condition! by the lather, mother, no, daughttr, brother, or sister of an Intending homesteader. The homesteader Is required to perform the conditions connected therewith under one of the following plans; t At least six months' reldencs upon and cultivation of the land tn eaoh year for three years. 2. If the father (or mother, It tha fathers deceased) of the homesteader reside* Upon a farm In the vicinity of the land enteVed for, the requirement* as to residence may be satisfied by such person residing with the father or mother, S. If the settler has his permanent residence upon farming land owned by him le the vicinity of bis homestead, the require- snents as to residence may be satisfied by residence upon the said land. Six months' notice In writing should bt given to the Commissioner ot Dominion Lands at Ottawa ef Intention to apply tot patent COAL—Coal mining rights may be leased for a period of twenty-one years at an annual rental of tl per acre. Not *mbw than EMO acres shall be leased, to one la* dividual or company. A royalty at the rate of Ave cents per ton shall be Ml* lecte.» on the merchantable coal mined. W. W. CORY, Deputy Minister of the Interioe N.B.—Unauthorised publication of tatr advwrtlssrntwt will not he paid fo* KEPT A PRISONER Young English Girl's Experience With Kingston Married Man ( Kingston, March 18.—That Bhe was kept a prisoner in a house, Is the statement of a 19-year-old English girl, who has just found her way to the Infants' home with a child of tender years. -In TENDERS FOR CEDAR POLE STUMPAOE Tenders arc Invited for the purchase of the rights of the Klnney-MIHer Cedar Company to cut cedar poles, posts and piling on Block 812 of the Kaslo and Slocnn Railway Land Grnnt, (excepting the north 3000 acres thereof) situate In the Goat River district, British Columbia. Terms of anlc and particulars of contrnlt under which snid company has been operating, can be obtained on application to the undersigned and the purchaser must take subject to such contract. Tenders must bo received not later than 12 o'clock noon, on Wednesday, March 25th, 1908. No tender necessarily accepted. 279-8 E. B. McDERMID, Assignee of Kinney-Ml Her Cedar Company. ''C=>'C3'C3'. __\__'_____%__\'__i__'' •(Z>'C3'C=>'_Tl_'C2'e2'G)' m. mm ^_Bt m^ m I Irvine & Co. i Fdday^=Bargain Day—Friday | Specials for Friday § Ladies' spring pony jackets, coats and raincoats, as Children's colored dresses. Ten per cent, discount ^ on these lines; all new styles and this season's goods. $ Raincoats regular price $8.50, for $3.50 & Short spring jackets from $5.00 each up W All sizes in children's colored wash dresses from 2 Bf years to 16 year. Splendid stock to select from. W Now Is a Good Chance for Size; Friday u Fred Irvine & Co. TENDERS FOR CEDAR FOLKS Tenders are requested for the following cedar poles, now ln the Goat River, or on the banks thereof: 4066 poles, 6 ln. top. by 28 ft. 1061 poles, 7 and S in. tops, hy 25 ft. 2686 poles, 7 in, top, by 30 ft. 129 poles, 8 ln. top, by 30 ft. 2247 poles 7 In. top, by 86 ft. 1691 poles. 8 in. top, by 36 ft, 407 poles, 7 ln. top, by 40 ft. 1573 poles, 8 In .top, by 40 ft. 1067 poles, 8 in. top, by 45 ft 896 poles, 8 in. top, by 50 ft, Bids may be made for the whole or any part of the above at fo muoh per lines] test. Parties bidding, must state whether their bid is f.o.b. cars, or where the poles He at present. The above quantities are believed to be correct but are not guaranteed. Tenders must be accompanied by a certified check for ten (10 p.c.) per cent of the total amount being accepted, which will be forfeited ln the eve'nt of the tender being accepted and the tenderer falling* to complete the purchase. Balance of purchase price to he paid as follows: 15 por cent on acceptance of tender; 25 per cent In two months; 25 per cent ln four months; 25 per cent in six months, together with Interest at 6 per cent per annum on deferred payments, and to be secured to the satisfaction of the undersigned. Tenders must be received not later than 12 o'clock noon, on Wednesday, March 26, 1908. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Nelson, B.C., March 14th, 1909. 279-8 E. B. McDERMID, Assignee of Klnney-Mlller Cedar Company. MORTGAGE BALE Under and by virtue of the powers contained In a certain Mortgage, which will be produced at the time of sale, there will be offered for sale by public auction on Wednesday, the 25th day of March, A.D., 1908, at the hour of 11 o'clock In the forenoon, at the Strathcona hotel In the City of Nelson, British Columbia, by Chas. A. Waterman and Co., auctioneers, the following property, namely: All minerals precious and base (save coal) which may be found in veins, lodes or, rook-ln-place and whether such minerals are found lepa.utcty - or In combination with each other and under all and singular those certain parcels or tracts of land and premises, situate, lying .and being In the Dtatr'ct of Kootenay In the Province of British Columbia and described as follows: Lots twenty-two hundred and fourteen (£214), three thousand three hundred and twenty-eight (3328), and five hundred nnd eighty-four (684) known .respectively, as the "Bank of England," "Montreal," and "Black Prince Fraction" mineral claims; an undivided five-eighths <%) estate, r'ght, title, share and Interest ln and to Lot ten hundred and twenty (1020), known as the "Two Friends" mineral claims; an undivided one-eighth (H) estate, right, title, share and Interest in and to Lot five hundred and eighty-two (6S2), known, as the "Siocan Prince" mineral claim; and that certain mineral claim known aa the "Zip Fraction" recorded In* the Siocan iMnlng Division ot West Kootenny District In the office of the Mining Recorder at Siocan in the sold Province; and an undivided half (-£) interest In that certain mineral claim known as the "Moonraker," recorded as above. On the said property are erected necessary buildings for mining purposes, and considerable development work hag been done In the said mines. TERMS—Ten per cent, of the purchase money to be paid down at the time of the sale; balance to be paid In 30 days thereafter. For full particulars and conditions of sale apply to the Auctioneers, or to LENNIE & WRAQGK, Nelson, B.C., Solicitors for the Mortgagees Dated at Nelson, B.C., this 20th day of February, A.D., 1908. 259-D Mortgage Sale of Kootenay Fruit Lands Under the powers contained In a mortgage, which can be Inspected at the Land Registry office, Nolson, British Columbia, (application to Register dated November Hth, 1907) nnd a copy of which will be produced at time ot sale, there will be sold nt Public Auction at the Court House, at Nelson, B.C., on Thursday, the 2nd day of April, IMS, at 2:30 o'clock, p.m., the following lamb, situnte In West Kootenay district, British Columbia: (a) The following sub-lots of oLt 4595, Group One (1), situate on the East Shore ot Kootenay Lnke, about three miles south of the City of Kaslo: Sub-lot number Ten (121.,6 ncres); sub-lot number Twenty-three (81.6 acres); sub-lot number Twenty-four (34.2 acres), and sub-lot number Sixty-one (536.076 acres.) (b) Sub-lot number Twenty-e'ght, of Lot 469S, Group One (I) situate about2 miles East of Robson, on the line of the Canadian Pacific Railway, fronting on both the Columbia and Kootenay river.*., containing 651 acre;-. (c) Sub-lot number F'fty-nliie of Lot 4593. Group One (1), udjoinlng above mentioned sub-lot 2S, on tiie North, fronting on the Columbia liver, and containing 161.40 acres, (d) Sub-lot Number six of Lot 4599, Group 1, situate about 3 miles west of Robson, Vt mile from the Columbia river, containing 320 acres. (e) Lot 6591, Group 1, situate about 1 mile west of RobEon, fronting on the Columbia river, containing 105.9 acres. 0- THURSDAY MARCH II. V Is Now Easier Than Renting — ! SS .*_. !— . We have for exclusive sale one of the prettiest small homes in the city, situated in a good neighborhood. The house is well built, is attractive in appearance, is conveniently laid out and is so constructed that it can be enlarged with little trouble and expense. The place has a well kept y lawn. The terms are exceptional—so easy that it is better to buy ih a case like this than pay rent. You can have the house for $400 cash, the balance to be paid at the rati of $25 per month. Total price $2,200. ^ ■ ' ' '■ — Another Real Bargain We can offer exclusively for a short time a fine large house on Robson Street, on the car line, on easy terms. The house is a big, eight-roomed, one situated on two full lots and is as well built as any house in the city. Around it is a large garden of small fruits with twelve bearing trees—apples, plums, pears and cherries. The terms are: Cash $600, balance $35 per month. Total price $3,250. One House to Rent Kootenay Land & Investment Co. VIGOR W* ODIUM, Manager Box 706 Nelson, 6. C. Alan Block, Baker Street Lindsay's Boat House Boats, Canoes and Launches for sale and hire, the largest stock ia Kootenay, Also repaired and stored. British Columbia agents for the Leader horizontal gasoline engines, also for the Peterborough Canoe Co.'s boats aud canoes. Beware of Imitations; none genuine without Peterborough Canoe Co.'s trade mark., Livery, Foot of Josephine Street BOX 34. NELSON, B. C. GET BUSY AND ORDER A LAUNCH EARLY. A Mullins Steel Boat With a "Ferro" Motor Is the best all round proposition. The first car will be ordered this month. If you want to be ln it call ou or write the B. C. agent, W. J. ASTLEY, City Boat House, ^oVa c. Agent Eclipse Motors, Peterboro Boats, aud Canoes. SAFEGUARDING SCHOOLS CANADA TAKING TO HEART LESSONS OF-CLEVELAND FIRE SOMETHING MORE THAN FIRE DRILL ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY The Cleveland school disaster baa taught a lesson which, it is earnestly to be hoped, will not quickly be forgotten. That it has been the means of again awakening this country to the necessity of providing means to minimize the risk of a holocaust within Its borders is evidenced by the sudden display of activity shown by numerous Canadian municipalities in testing and making an inventory of thlr flre-flght.ag appliances, says the Toronto Monetary Times. Some of the results ot these investigations are not too reassuring. Spasmodic, efforts at attaining the requisite standard of safety will not accomplish a great deal. A definite and up-lo-date policy of fire prevention and escape is needed ln every town and city hi the continent; in no other way will the appalling annual waste of life and properly be lessened. _c_ The strictest supervision should be placed upon schools and all similar buildings where a number of persons are crowded together. At present, the prevailing Idea seems to he that when school children have been trained in fire-drill, that i3 sufficient. If the Cleveland tragedy has taught anything, it is the utter inadequacy of this precaution alone. Fire-drill Is excellent so far as it goes, it has been the meads of saving many young lives, for experience has proved that children are less prone to panic in the presence of danger by fire than are adults. Hence, Improperly trained and led, they may be relied upon to march out of. a burning building quietly and In order. But $bere are cases, such as at Cleveland, where more tangible and substantial meah.6 of escape are imperative. It is, in fact, generally agreed by* architects and other experts that in all three-story buildings nn iron gallery ahd stairways running round the outside are sine qua non. The Ontario minister of education has Issued a circular insisting upon the equipment of schools with fire escapB and the provision of adequate exits, which must open outwards. School inspectors have been instructed that it will form part of their duty to see that these regulations nre observed. This action Is the Immediate result of a report received by him with regard to the McKeough school, Chatham. Although consisting of several storys, that building is wholly unprovided with fire escapes? Chatham Is not the only offender. In Toronto, which has experienced three school fires of recent years, a similar condition exists. Few cities could be named where they do not: The order for reform has assuredly been sufficiently long delayed. It Is regrettable that so terrible a warning was necessary to produce it. The compulsory equipment of fire escapes and adequate exits is undoubtedly a step ln the right direction, but it ts one that must be followed by others before the authorities will be relieved of the grave responsibility now resting upon them. When asked as to the effect of the new regulations, the superintendent of the Toronto schools expre sed doubt as to the practicability of fire escapes in schools. "As flre3 in schools," he said, "usually occur in weather such as that fire escapes are likely to be slippery and the children would be liable to fall and get injured, fire escapes are of very little use, It is well known that sidewalks may be cleared off ln the morning and be quite slippery by noon, so it may he imagined what difficulty there would be in trying to keep fire escapes or galleries safe. Of course, fire escapes are of use on other buildings, where there ure adults, who are better able to climb around. But their usefulness on schools Is a very debatable question." In conversation with the Monetary Times, the Toronto fire chief spoke in no hesitating terms of the necessity for outside galleries and stairways ln all three- storeyed school buildings. His view is also shared by the city architect, who will presumably make recommendations to the local board of control to that effect. The chief of the Montreal brigade, another strong advocate of outside galleries. Is making a tour of inspection of tbe schools there, and has already discovered many shortcomings. One glaring instance is the St. Helen school, where the lives of a hundred little girls, mostly under seven and eight years of age. are dally In jeopardy. Tbe school occupies the third floor of a four-ftory building, the ground floor of which is used as a hardware and fuel alcohol store. Tbe only egress Your New Spring Suit Should Be Interesting You Now We have just opened up ti nice line of the latest spring fashions and we can not only suit you but can outfit you from the hat down, to your entire satisfaction. Men's Suits in Serges, Worsted, Scotch Tweed FROM* $10.00 to $25,00 Smart ShKrts for Men Latest Spring Styles We are showing a fine new collection of soft bosom shirts for the' men who either do not wear stiff bosom shirts, or are ready to start the new season wearing the new season style shirt. These shirts are made ot the handsomest new patterns of neat black, .blue and two color printings on corded Cam%rics. Oxford clothB and prints. They are made up in the very best manner over carefully designed models. Some have cuffs attached, some have detachable cuffs, some have pleated bosoms, others plain and handsomely laundried. Sizes range from 14 1-22 to 18. Prices, 75c up to $2.00 each. BROWN & CO., 405 Baker St., Nelson, B. C. The Place Where Your Dollars Bring Their Full Value T-h- from the class-room Is by a tortuous stairway leading through a narrow hallway to the single front door, common to all the upper part of the building. The door opens inward, the stairs being just wide enough to permit It to do so. Tn the event of a rush, It would be Impossible to hold it open; hut through it the children would.have to come as there is no other means of escape. Happily, the school expects to move! its quarters next month. But the fact that such criminally hazardous conditions have been allowed to exist at all is further proof of the urgent need for reforms which should have been undertaken by the local authorities long ago. The Montreal Society for the Protection of Women and Children has taken up the fight for better protection of the schools of Montreal against fire, and adopted resolutions provided for petitioning the provincial legislature for the passage of laws compelling the authorities to properly equip all school buildings with outside fire escapes. From all parts of the country come reports telling of investigations made by municipal authorities of the condition of their schools. St. Catherines, Ont., Is already preparing a bylaw lo enforce the placing of fire escapes upon o Robertson's ® DUNDEE WHISKY ® THE HOME CITY OF THE DAILY NEWS NICE PLACE, ISN'T IT? ALWAYS ROOM FOR MORE ENTERPRISING CITIZENS SOME FACTS ABOMT NELSON, B. C. NELSON, the capital city ot the Kootenays, situated on the West Arm ot Kootenay Lake, la the commercial and judicial center of Southeastern British Columbia, and Is a clean, prosperous, healthy city with a population of between six and seven thousand people. Nelson Is the trading center of one of the finest fruit growing district* In British Columbia. The mining and smelting Industries ot the Kootenays are equal to the beet, and Nelson gets a large share of the business connected therewith. Nelson is the most important manufacturing and Industrial center In th* Kootenays. Nelson has lacrosse and hockey, tennis, cricket, football, baseball, rowing, launcblng and shooting clubs, and the citizens go in for all outdoor sports, while the Ashing Is superb, and lecond to none In British Columbia. Nelson has six churches, a Salvation Army citadel; public and high schools, private schools and* kindergartens. Nelson Is the wholesale center ot Southeastern British Columbia. Nelaon has four chartered banks; and the beat general stores between Calgary and Vancouver. The postal revenue of the Nelson post , office la over $21,000 annually, making Nelson rank aa the third city In British Columbia, Nelson has the best hotels in the interior of British Columbia. | Nelaon owns and operate! Us own electric light and power plant, having, daring the past year, completed at a coat ot about J250.000 a hydro-electric giant on Kootenay river, nine miles below Nelson, and at present have Installed on* nnlt with a capacity ot I860 horse power, but have made provision tor tha developing 6000 h. p. when needed. Incidentally, Nelson Is the beat lighted city ln British Columbia. Nelson haa leased and operates two decimal five miles of street railway. Nelson owna and operates Its waterworks system, and has fifteen miles ot water mains. Nelson has eighteen miles ot sidewalks. Nelson has ten miles ot sewers and on account ot the gradual Blope the drainage is perfect Nelson has a paid fire department, with a central hall and three sub-stations, with the Gamewell fire alarm system Installed. And with these Nelson has scenic attractions which make It the best real- - Send to E. GRIZZELLE, Florbt ■ >..' NBLSON. B. 0. • FOR OHOICB Cut Flowers and Artistic Floral Designs, Wedding Bonnets, Presentation Flower Baskets, You Wil> Enjoy Randal's Tea WBeHerused at a reguar meal, or for a pleasing refreshment at an odd time, you'll find that It Ib all that it Bhould be, —Costs 60 cents per pound— -**■" •- for sale at Joy's Cash fipoeepy Oorner Mill and Josephine Streets. NELSON, B. C. JOT WILL MBET YOU AT THE DOOR. PHONE 111 CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAYOOMPANY One Way Colonist Rates to Alberta and B.C FROM Toronto *l*m Brentford »«*05 Cfuelp*. »«•<« Oalt *4M6 London * W*06 Kingston *»*«> Ottawa • W"0 Do. via Chicago *62:45 Montreal • W-*-™ Quebec.... JM-JJ St John-Moncton J«2*9» Halifax »63'4B Tickets on Sale, Feb. 29th—April 29th, 1808. Correspondingly low rates from Intermediate points. For further particulars, call on or write, c. b. Mcpherson, o.p.a. Winnipeg, Man. J. MOB, D.P.A. *>\. ' Nelson, B. 0. Atlantic S^S* Sailings UAN. PAO. R'Y—FROM ST. JOHN, N. B. Em Ireland....April 3L. Manitoba..April 11 Bra. Brltaln..Aprll 17L Champlaln..Apr. 25 ALLAN UXE-FROM ST. JOHN, N. B. Corslcan April 'Virginian Aprl 10 Tunisian April 18Vlctorinn April 21 DOMINION LINE-FROM PORTLAND. Dominion....March 28K 3-Ji Dominion Copper 2.00 2.50. Galbralth Coal ;...;. ''._) .30' Gertie ,4 .,* 4H Granby ; ..'.. &0.OO fo.00 Hccla' 3.00 4.00 International Coal 74% .80 Kendal 93 1.05 Missoula Copper 7 .9 Nabob 4% . 4% Oom Paul 6% .6% Panhnndlo 5^ .6% RamblerCarlboo „25 .28 Rex 10& ,t__ Snowshoe 10tf '.11^ Snowstorm 1.68 1.70 Sullivan 1% . IH Sullivan Bonds 50.00 67.50 Stewart . 50 1.00 Tamarack and Chesapeake.. .90 1.25 OPENING COPPER QUOTATIONS (Reported by McDermid and McHardy) , Asked Bid Granby 95 80 Dominion Copper 2_, 2% B. C. Copper 5 4\_ for practice. Members are urged to bo In attendance. Would that store ad. of yours Interest you if you were not Interested In your store^anyway ? If yes, :t is a good ad. The Btore that advertises "enough" this* month will Include in the program before tho end of the month some help wanted ads., too. Don't answer want ads. Just for the sake of answering them—for there are enough that will seriously appeal to you to keep you busy. COMMUNICATIONS Letters to The Dally News on current topics arc cordially Invited, subject to tlie following terms: The letters must be plainly written (typewritten preferred) on one side of the writing paper only, of reasonable length and must bo signed by the writer for publication.' Tho Dally News Is not responsible for the views expressed by correspondents. EDITOR THE DALLY NEWS: PROCTER'S 'ADVANTAGE A letter appeared In Tlie Dally News from a skeptic of Siocan Junction, asking why Proctor had been chosen ns the site of the B.C. university; It seems that Kootenay Hawes Hats UNION MADE WE ARE THE Sole Agents In Nelson for the HAWES f HATS The New Styles for Spring of these Celebrated Hats are to hand. TORONTO , MONTREAL, WINN I PEG, VANCOUVER VANCOUVER STORE 66 HASTINGS ST. W. P.O.BOX 1273. How about a Soft Hat for the Spring Season? They are going to be very popular. We've shapes and styles appropriate for the conservative dresser or for the young roan. We've a variety of shapes We've a variety of shades Perhaps you think a Soft Hat will not be becoming to you. Come in and try on some of the Spring Styles. Our mirror is truthful and we'll be pleased to show you HAWES HATS tiff y hns $3.50 _\_7 $3.50 EMORY & WALLEY Clothes, Hats and Toggery as a whole has agreed on this site, which is as it .should be. However, to get a seasoned opinion on the mutter, not being an old timer myself. I called on the sage of Proctor, who said that skeptic himself had given some excellent reasons, as he stated that he knew Procter as the most central fruit growing section of the Kootenays, must fertile and * ft*. % 91 9* i 1 i i 9* j 9\ I Carpets Spring stock of Carpets and Rugs just arrived direct from English factories. Standard furniture Company Phone—Nlglit 252; Day 85. COMPLETE HOUSE AND OFFICE FURNISHERS, NELSON, B. C. We Have On Hand a collection of all kinds of high grade furniture for every room In the house. Prices will satisfy the most economical. This Is tbe time of year to have your old furniture renovated and re-upholstered. Our expert can make It next to new. We carry all kinds of upholstering materials. UNDERTAKERS AND EMBALMERS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS. W. J. BOYLE, Graduated Undertaker Agents: Celebrated Mason & Risch's Pianos ill Hi Hi Hi Hi Hj Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi ih Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi £ with an abundance of water; these statements are quite true; many others can also ho made In favor of this site, but let ns o'ons'dor skeptic's letter first. \ln the center of the Kootenay, with station and express office, on the main line of the Crow's Nest railway, with dally service, daily mall, telegraph communication with tlio world and with telephones and electric light to be aliortly installed, Procter has as favorable facilities in these respects as any city In B.C.; is not a noisy junction Imt lias all the calm and peace of the country with ull the modern advantages of town life. It might be argued that a fertile soil has no influence on learning, but all will admit that tho more pleasant and cheerful tlie surroundings, the happier will be the frame of mind of tho student, the more peaceful the mind, the moro easily will he be able to absorb knowledge; this Ib a weight argument itself. Tho necessity of nn abundance of tho purest water need not be dwelt upon. Thnt embryonic university, the Procter school Ig about to throw open its doors; a seat of learning has been established and a beckoning hand points to the spot upon which tho department of education can raise their noble pile.. The stalwart child, emblematic of Procter'* growth to solid prospertiy, the future hopo of this glorious province will here pursue the even tenor of h's profound studies, with untrammelled thought and busied brain. The glistening peaks, the emerald waters, the broad, level acres, with their burden of perfumed blossoms and luscious fruit, will go fnr to inspire the mind to thoughts and deeds which will live in the distant ages when tho venerable edifice which has nurtured his budding genius has crumbled Into dust. As there nre several thousand acres over willed when cleared n wheat binder could be used, targe grounds as can be provided for the building and for athletics in all its branches; where can be upbuilt a hardy race, which will outclass the Spartans of old. Here Is the outlet of Kootenay lake, with sandy beaches and bathing pols, while one of the grandest at retches of water to MADAME LETELLIER The Famous Parisian Palmist Is In Nelson at the Grand Central. Her delineations this week will be at the reduced rate of $1.00. Full reading at thla figure. Call while you have the opportunity. Consultations Strictly Confidential, Room 30, First Flat HOURS—10 a. m. to 10 p. m. be found ln the province extends before us, where the oarsmen will test their skill and prowess with competitors from rival schools and less favorable climes. As to Vancouver having' already chosen a site, any community can do so, but It has already been pointed opt by the sage why the coast country Is not suitable for the «Ue. We all know that the political wire pulling so near the cajpital would be demoralizing to tlie higher jipstincts of tbe students. When the coast people 'dispute among themselves as lo which shoujld be the chof*- en lociu'on, as they, will d_ Is the opportunity of tlie Kootenay'1 peoue to write and Initiate a great demonstration In favor of having the university' rounded within ouf limits. By being of one mipd and pulling stiongly together th's. object would be accomplished and rerio.iintll tojthe benefit of Nelson, thus having the university with Its hundreds of students so close to the Queen City. : JOHN SMITH. Procter, March 18, 1908. ' If you want any building or repair work* Phone A172 and estimates on contracts or Jobbing will be cheerfully furnished by McDonald and Williams. Shop, 711 Vernon St., near Exhibition building. P. O* Box, 367. 271—t.f. E. O. .Windsor, the well known expert piano tuner is In town. Leave orders at the Canada Drug and Book store. 282-tf Call and seo Mr. Rosenbaum at Wallace's store today, If a good fitting suit Is required. PROF.' H. R. ROWELL OF HAVANA, CUBA, RECOMMENDS CHAMBER. LAIN'S COUGH REMEDY As long age as I can remember my mother was a faithful user and friend of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, but never ln my life have I realized Its true value until now," writes Prof H. A. Howell of Howell's American school, Havana, Cuba. "On tho night of Feb. 3, our baby was taken sick with a very severe cold, the next day was worse and the following night his condition was desperate. He could not lie down and It was necessary to have him ln the arms every moment. Even then his breathing was difficult. I did not think he would live until morning. At last I thought of my mother's remedy, Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, which we gave, and It afforded prompt relief, and now, three days later, he has fully recovered. Under the circumstances I would not hnltate a moment ln saying that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, and that only, saved the life of our dear little boy." For sale by all druggists and dealers. NAVY FOR HALIFAX Halifax, Mnrch IS—It is stated here on what is thought to be good authority that Halifax is once more to have the Brltllsh fleet. Sixty skilled mechanics are under orders to proceed from tlie dockyards at Portsmouth, Chatham and Devonport to Halifax. ' SEVEN years selling Nursery Stock ia Kootenay has given us a wide knowledge of Ihe land, climate, prevailing values and fruit growing possibilities ot the district. This knowledge is always at the service of every inquirer. We have several snaps to offer In good fruit land. The owners want the money for a quick sale are prepared to sell at a sacrifice. Their loss Is your gain. You will want to buy If you see the land. DO IT NOW V. Dynes (Sh Son Grlffln Block FRUIT LANDS REAL ESTATE NURSERY STOCIf Fruit Lands at Nine and Thirteen Mile points on West Arm of Kootenay Lake, very desirable for resorts. Some ofc the very choicest land in Siocan Valley, (50 per •acre. .*,- Two small blocks near.Castle- gar $35 aad $40 per acrt-j Ten-acre blocks, the cre>m of Fruitvale, at low prices^ W. Parker Phons 283 P. O. Box «M Nelson, B. C. ENROLL NOW FOR THB SIlMMEIt CLASSES OF THB Sprott •ShawfS, VANCOUVER, B. C. The best ot teachers, the best of equipment and the very best results. Write for catalogue. R. J. BPROTT, B.A., Principal. PAGE SIX ©he UnUjl %Hew*. £ THURSDAY MARCH 19. Nelson City Property *-- MAKE YOUR INVESTMENT NOW WHILE PRICES ARE RIGHT The next 60 days will see a wonderful activity in Nelson real estate. At the present time there are no vacant houses in the city. Newcomers are steadily coming in, and we feel justified in predicting the coming summer will be the most prosperous that the City of Nelson has ever seen. We are offering for sale a very select group of fine inside properties on easy terms. We can sell line level lots suitable for residential or business sites. ' *. A SPECIAL Of PER Well built, commodious 10-roomed dwelling and two lots, situated on Stanley street. Everything modern and up-to-date. The lots are highly improved and planted: nine different kinds of fully matured fruit trees producing heavy crops. The finest garden In the city. Price $4000.00, Terms Arranged =i purses and bags,' dip a soft cloth in white of an egg and apply freely. For poisoned skin use a teaspoonful of sugar of lead to one quart of rain water. The leaves of bruised night shade covered with thick cream Ia another infallible remedy. A simple rule for soda bread is just half-as much buttermilk as you have flour. Borax sprinkled about your flowers will save thdm from red ants. Use tomatoes for biliousness, carrots for rheumatism, onions and lettuce for insomnia and nervousness and spinach as a tonic, as it contains much iron. To prevent labels from falling off of wood, tin or glass, add one teaspoonful of brown sugar to every pint cf flour paste. For a dog poisoned with green paint, hold nose and drench with a quart of new Bweet milk. Ten minutes later give same quantity of lime water, to produce vomiting. The animal thus experimented on waa getting stiff and remained ill for two succeeding days, but finally recovered. UNEQUALLED AS A CURE FOR CROUP "Besides being an excellent remedy for colds and throat troubles. Chamberlains Cough Remedy Is unequalled as a cure for croup," says Harry Wilson of Waynetown, Ind. When given as soon as the croupy cough appears, this remedy will prevent the attack. It Is used successfully In many thousands of homes. For sale by all druggists and dealers. Minard's Unhnent Cures Bums, Etc HOTiL D1BEGT0RY Nelson Hotel Bar BAKER ST., NBLSON. Best appointed in tbe City. Finest Liquors and Cigars. PHESH APPLE CIDER, INK & WARD, Prop,. Silver King Hotel BAKER ST., NELSON. E. DALZIEL, PROPRIETRESS. Situated in most central part ot Baker St Rooms and dining room under supervision ot proprietress. Only white, help employed. Bar Ib otto ot the best appointed in the city. T AVTT /Si. rft WEAL ESTATE lvl-t W VA/M Box 51, Nelson, B. C. OPPOSES ANY ALLIANCE IRISH-AMERICAN SOCIETY AND GREAT BRITAIN PRESBYTERIAN HOME MISSION PI- NANCES Toronto, March 18.—The total «- penditure of the Presbyterian home mission committee, western section, for the past year as reported before the annual meeting held yesterday was {169,077. Contributions for the year, including a balance of $1908 from the previous year, amounted to $162,854, which was eighteen or nineteen thousand dollars in advance of previous years* earnings, leaving a deficit of only a little more than 16000 instead as was feared of between 120,000 and $25,000. The following lump sums were granted to western synods: Manitoba and Saskatchewan, $65,000: Alberta, $32,500; British Columbia, $19,000. An overture to the general assembly from the Presbytery of Calgary regarding the work of the church at Banff and .suggesting reorganization with a view to placing it on a more satisfactory basis, was endorsed by the committee. E. H. Holbert & Co., dry goods merchants, Guelph, have assigned to Henry Barber, with liabilities of over $60,000 and stock assets valued at $50,000. The Arm has been In business for 40 years and was one of the largest of Us kind In western Ontario. The failure is attributed to the poor trade of winter and spring. President Flanagan, of the Irish Athletic club, says that, provided the Canadian Olympic games committee Is willing, he will enter Tom Longboat in the mile and five mile events as well as In the Marathon. The shorter distances are to be held earlier than the Marathon and he thinks the shorter distances will put the Indian on edge for We Fitted Our Xmas Windows With Novelties trom all corners of this Continenent but we offer still ths staple cats ol Beet, Pork, Hutton and Veal. Fresh and Smoked Flsb, Oysters, Sausage and Mincemeat P. BURNS & OC\ Limited NELSON. KASLO ROSSI/AND and BOUNDARY. CAMPBELL & ROBB CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS ESTIMATES GIVEN Jobbing Promptly Attended to SHOP, VICTORIA ST., OPPOSITE OPERA HOUSE P. 0. Sox 4S6 JOHN BURNS CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER Cabinet and Turned Work, Office Fittings, Sash and Doors. BRICK AND LIME FOR SALE Estimates Cheerfully Given Office and Factory: Carbonate Street, Nelson, B. C the 25 mile race. James McBride, 25 year old, a driver for Naismith company, is dead from blood poisoning caused by running a needle into his arm. The points broke off and remained in the arm despite all efforts to remove It. The deceased was taken to the hospital but It was too late, blood poisoning having developed, Addressing the locat branch of the Ancient Order of Hibernians last night, Matthew Cummlngs, of Boston, national president of the order In America, strongly opposed any alliance between Great Britain and the United States. Cummings said that since the Spanish- American war, Britain and British influence had been anxiously trying to bring about an alliance with the United States. Britain today, he said, had sent "Jimmy" Bryce as ambassador to the United States. His particular [passion was to effect an alliance. Freedom of the Union was bought with the blood of Irish races, and as president of the greatest Irish organization In the world, Cummlngs would use all the Influence he could to make It Impossible for this to be done. This sentiment was applauded by an audience that filled Massey hall. USEFUL HINTS A cork well soaked in vaseline before using will prevent It from sticking. For a scald or burn beat white of an egg and kerosense together, rub on freely and cover injury with piece of old clean linen. Repeat application till relieved. Moisten spots of blood with cold water .then powder freely with dry starch. When thoroughly dry carefully remove starch and not a stain will be visible, even on white linen. Put two or throe lumps of sugar In a cracked vessel and add half a glass of cold water, place over brisk fire, spread syrupy liquid over cracks with a knife and when cold fissures will be well stopped. To restore gloss to leather bells, WHOLESALE HOUSES PRODUCE. STARKEY & CO., WHOLESALE DEAL* ers ln Butter, Eggs, Cheese, Produce and Fruit, Houston Muck, Josephine street, Nelson, B. C. ■. A. ISAAC «. W. NINTON NELSON IRON WORKS Enginwi and Coqtraoiore, Founder! and Maohii)itti Conor of Ball and Front Btrosu. Ths loilowlnr material always la stack: FlIMF*. STKHL W1LPLBT TABLE* VALVES Oi to I In.) HHAFTINO KPROCKET CHAIN! UCT.TTNO (Onpoll) BHOBS AND DIM DRY BATTER1B-* P. O. Box 1069. NELSON B. O.* Telephone 59. ROUGH LUMBER DRB-KBB Doors, Windows, Mouldings, Shingles, Turned Works and Brackets. Complete and up to date stock always on hand. Mall orders promtly attended to. A. Q. LAMBERT & CO. GROCERIES, A. MACDONALD & CO.—WHOLESALE Grocers and Provision Merchants—Importers ot Teas, Coffees, Spices, Dried Fruits, Staple and Fancy Groceries, Tobaccos, Cigar*, Butter Eggs, Cheesa and Packing 1 Joust* Pi oducls. Office and warehouse, corner of Front and Hall Streets. P. O. Box 1095. Telephone 19. LIQUORS. E. FERGUSON A CO.—WHOLESALE and Commission Merchants—Importers and Wholesnle Dealers In Wines, Liquors and Cigars. Kootenay agents for Fabst Milwaukee Beer, Agents for the Bruns- wiCk-Balkc-Collender Co., Billiard and Poole Tables and Supplies, Bar Fixtures, Cigar Counters, Bowling Alleys, etc. Prices and specifications on application. Office and retail department, Vernon St., Nelson, two doors east of postofflce. Telephone SCI). P. O. Box 1020. CAMP AND MINERS* FURNISHINGS. A. MACDONALD ft CO.—WHOLESALE Jobbers In Blankets, Underwear, Mitts, Glov.-s. Boots, Rubbers, Overalls, Jumpers, Macktnawa and Oilskin Clothing, ' Camp and Miners' Sundries. Office and Warehouse corner of Front and Half . streets, P. O. Bos 1006. Telephone 29. MINING AND MILLING MACHINERY. WASHINGTON MACHINERY A SUPPLT Co.—Dealers In Engines, Band and Circular Sawmills, Atkins' Sawn, Wood and Iron Pulleys, Leyner Compressors and Drills, Pumps and Hoists, Prompt attention. Reasonable prices, courteous treatment Spokane, Wash, FOR SALE 100 acres of good bench land three miles from Siocan Junction, one mile frontage on Siocan river, Canadian Pacific railway and good wagon road running through property; 50 Inch water right; 5 acres cleared; 6 acres slashed; 3 acres planted with clover; small log cabin. Price $25 per acre; 25 per cent cash, balance by arrangement. Full part.cu- lars of R. J. STEEL Real Estate and Insurance. Hudson's Bay Block. Nelson, B. 0. BARTLETT HOUSE G. W. BARTLETT, PROP. The best H a day bouse la town. A Miner's Home. W. A. WILKINSON Teacher of Violin Orchestra supplied for Concerts, Dances, Socials, Garden Parties, etc. 408 Victoria St. PROFESSIONAL CARDS MURPHY & FISHER OTTAWA Barristers, Solicitors, etc Parliamentary, Departmental aad Patent Office Agent, practice baton Kali- way Commission. CHARLES MURPHT HAROLD FISHER A. L. McGVLLOOH HYDRAULIC ENGINEER PROVINCIAL LAND BURVBIOB P. O. Box a Office Fhona B8S Residence Pkone B7I Office: Over McDermid and McHardy Baker Street Nelson, B.C. 0. J. CAMPBELL Provincial AsBayer Analytical Chemist Box 10, New Denver, B. C. Phone IA f. C. Green F. P. Burden A. H. Green Green Brothers k Burden CIVIL ENGINEERS Dominion and British Columbia Land Surveyors P.O. Box IM Phone nn Cor. Victoria and Kootenay St*. NELSON. B.C. Drawings and Specifications Prepared for Patents, Etc., snd Patent rights secured. Aply to O .0. MACKAY, P. O. Box 876, Nelson. Mechanical and Structural Work Ds- rignatj and Supervised. W. J. H. HOLMES CIVIL ENGINEER A MINE SURVEYOR PROVINCIAL LAND SURVBTOR KASLO, B.C. Ten years experience In tke Kootenara. Honor graduate, 191, Rojat Military College of Canada, Kingston. F. 8. CLEMENTS CIVIL ENGINEER DOMINION AND PROVINCIAL LAND SURVBTOR Agent for obtaining Crown Grants, sains isjrveylag, etc Room A., K.W.C. Blook Residence Pkone m P.O. Box 1 Nelaoa, B.O. S. 8. FOWLER MININO ENGINEER NELSON, B. O. * E. O.BLA0K' , B. C. LAND 8URVBYOR OFFICE-OVER ROYAL BANK . O. Box 147 NelBon B. C. McKAY & RAHAL florae Shoeing, Carriage Work and General Blackimltblng. I P. O. Bog IM, Telephone .AIM. I'ftafil Rtrnet Nelson B. C KOOTENAY HOTEL MRS, MALLETTE, Proprietress. A home for everybody. Every convenience given to the travelling public. Electric Piano. Cuisine unexcelled.. Rates H per day. Sherbrooke House NELSON, B. C. One minute's walk from C. P. R. station. Cuslslne unexcelled; well heated and ventilated. BOYER BROS., Proprietors. Read Daily News Want Ads LAKEVIEW HOTEL COR HALL AND VERNON STS. W. CAMPBELL, Proprietor. Two blocks from City Wharf. The best dollar a day house in Nelson. NO CHINESE EMPLOYED. WILSON HOUSE SLOCAN CITY, B. C. The moat up to date hotel tn Siocan. Bendijuarteig for mining men and ranchers. Large sample rooms for commercial travellers, GEO. STOLL, PROP. ARLINGTON HOTEL F. E. GRIFFITH, PROP. THB HOTEL OF SLOCAN CITY. B.C. Headquarters for mining and commercial men; the home of the rancher, the lumber- Jack and prospector. Come once and you will come again. YMIR. WALDORF HOTEL, YMIR, B. C— Headquarters for Mining and Commercial men. Most comfortable hotel ln the district. Sample rooma ln connection. George Coleman, proprietor. HOTBL BROOKLTN, PHOENIX, B. C— The only up to date ho'el In Phoenix. New from cellar to roof. Beat sample rooms In the Boundary, Bath room In connection. Steam heat. Opposite Great Northern depot. Jas. Marshal), prop. ARROWHEAD. THB UNION HOTEL, ARROWHEAD— Special attention given to commercial men and tourists*. First class sample rooms. Finest scenery to British Columbia, overlooking Upper Arrow lake, W. J. Llgbtburne, proprietor. NELSON CAFE First Class Meals Furnished Rooms in Connection Open Day and Night First Class Lunch From 12 Noon to 2 1). 111. PHONE 275. A. AUDET, Prop. PALACE MEAT MARKET Dealers in Fresh, Salted and Smoked Meats, Poultry, Fresh and Salted Flsb and Game in Season. Mall orders receive prompt and careful attention. G. G. PETERS, Manager. P. O. Box 712. Phone 151 8 hop—Josephine St between Baker and Vernon, Nelson, B. G. ATHABASCA SALOON . Cor. Baker and Kootenay Sts. Finest liquors, oyster cocktaiiB, and cigars. Best and biggest glass of beer in the city. First Class English Billiard Table Martin Ivens, John Phllbert, A8SAYER8 E. W. WIDDOWSON, CHEMIST AND Assayer, 317 Baker St., Nelson, B.C. Gold, silver, lead or copper, tl each; gold-silver 11.60; silver-lead, 11.50; zinc, $2; gold silver, with lend or copper, $2.50. Samples arriving by mull or express wilt receive prompt attention. P. O. Box 1106; phone, A67. ASSAYBRS' SUPPLIES. THE B. C. ASSAY A CHEMICAL SUP* ply Co., Ltd., Vancouver, B. C—Importers and Dealers in Aesayera' Supplies, Sole agents In British Columbia for the celebrated Battersea Crucible, Scorlflers and Muffles and Wm. Alnsworth A Oo.'s fine Balances, Chemical and physical Apparatus, C. P, Art .is and Chemical Platinum, Sodium and Potassium Cyanide, Quicksilver, Carbonate and Bicarbonate of Soda, Borax, Borax Glass, Silver, Free Lead and Litharge. One of Today's Classified Ads b Probably Worth a Dollar a Line to You It fs rather an exceptional day wben this newspaper does not print a classified advertisement that Ib worth a dollar a line to somebody. And, in most cases, that "somebody" - might as well be you. Perhaps ln a half dozen lines there is a real estate opportunity advertised which—if you could take full advantage of It —would, in a few months, yield you a profit equal to a very big ad. at a dollar a line. Perhaps a few lines of type offer you an opportunity to secure a better job—and that ad., sure.y, would be worth a dollar a l.ne to you! Your "dollar-a-Hne" ad. may appear in almost any classification in the paper. It may be a three line ad., or a ten line one. It may be an offer of something or a quest for some, thing. In any event, when you FIND IT your business instinct will IDENTIFY IT-So that it is Important that you lose no more time ln looking for It! HELP WANTED WANTED-*) millwrights. Apply te fore. -*Mrt on works, Crescent Valley. Patrick Lumber Co. -jh WANTED-Capable salesman to cover B.C. with staple line. High commissions, with 1100 monthly advance^ Permanent position to right man. Jen H. Smith Co., Windsor, Ont, NBJLBON BIMPLOTMBNT AGENCY 1. H. LOVE. Manager. WANTED-airl. tor housework, mill and bush foreman. FOR 8ALE FOR SALE—Pure bred Buff Orphington eggs, 11.60; pure bred Buff Rose-Comb Wyandotte eggs, Jl.GO per setting. Apply phone B236. FOR SALE — Brick building, two stores, with stone basements ut a saalfice. Apply C. Jlszkowlcs. 280-tf FOR SALE—Delivery rig complete, Apply C. Jlszkowicz. 280-tf FOR SALE—Five roomed house, newly renovated, 60x120 lot, near high school. Apply Shoes hop. Hall street 251-tf FOR SALE—Baker etreet property, paying 20 per cent or about J2&00 a year. Modern Improvements. Apply box 3B6, Net* son, B.C. 254-tf FOR BALE—White Wyandotte eggs for hatching, I brought my own strain from Ontario, where they won at Toronto, medal for beat collection, three times in succession. At London my young stock was not beaten for flrst In ten years. They won first at Nelson. Eggs, $3 per setting. N. T. Ket-llewell, Chatham St., Nelson, B. C. 270-tf FOR SALE—Boathouse, suitable for a 20 to 22 foot launch, Apply at Kootenay Steam Latindiy. C. Larson. 275-tf FOR SALE—High class strawberry plants from unfruited Block. C. Gansner, box 1S7, Nelson. 275-26 FOR SALE-Two gasoline launches In first class shape at the greatest bargain we ever offered In Nelson. Write or call at Lindsay's Boathouse, or box 34. 277-tf FOR SALE—Thoroughbred Black Minorca and Barred Plymouth Itock Cockrels, (J.:..) each. McDermid and McHardy, Nelson. 279-6 FQR SALE — Three thoroughbred water spaniel dog pups, three weeks old. Apply D.C, Dally News. 270-tf for BALE—Seven room house, with furnace, easy terms, also furniture nnd one launch, at a bargain. Apply 411 Observatory street. 278*6 FOR SALE—Boat, stove and heater, cheap. Baxter, Molly Gibson Landing. 2S1-6 FOR SALE—Rhode Island Reds, settings of 13 eggs from thoroughbreds, J2.50. Best Winter layers. Mrs. Luff, Wcstlcy. 281-11 FOR SALE—Eggs for hatching from pure bred Golden Laced Wyandottes and Buff Rocks. Good winter layers. Slocks and Jacks. Creston, B.C. 281-16 FOR SALE—Thoroughbred Silver Laced Wyandottes and Rhode island Red Cockerels, J2.60 each. R. R, Shrum, Ymlr, 282-8 FOR SALE—First class peanut roaster In good condition. Oilginal cost J100. A bargain. Harry James, Phoenix, B.C. 282-2 NOTIOE NOTICE Is hereby given that all creditors and other persons having any claims or demands against the estate of Thomas Blnns May, late of the C'ty of Nelson, In the County of Kootenay, deceased, who died on the 19th day of February, 1907, are required to send by post prepaid or to deliver to the undersigned executor and trustee under the will of the said Thomas Blnns May, their names and addresses and full particulars In writing of their claims and statements of their accounts and the nuture of the securities, If any, held by them. And take notice that after the 7th day of'April, 1908, the undersigned will proceed to distribute the assets of the Bald deceased among the persotiB entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of Which he shall then hnve had notice, and that the undersigned will not be liable for the said assets or any part the.eof to any persona of whose claim he shall not then have received notice, Dated at Nelson, B.C., the 16th day of March, 1«0S. EDWARD A. CREASE, of Griffin Block, Nelson, B.C., Executor of the said Thomas Blnns May. WESTERN CANADIAN BMPLOY1IBNT AGBNCY-SEMI-FRBa To tho employer! of labor. We mppty ell kinds of labor such as miners, lumbermen, ranch help, cooks, waiters, eto. A*- dress all communication* to Box em, Kelson, B, C. WORKWOMAN'S EMPLOYMENT AGENCY, WANTED-Bushmen, tie makers, waitress, out of town, $30 to 130; for olty, (35; girls for family places, J2S to $30; nice cabin to let, also furnished and unfurnished rooms. W Barker, Phone 283; P.O. box 628, Nelson WANTED - MI8CELLANE0Ug FRUIT TREE GRAFTING AND PRUN- lng; large trees transplanted, Work successfully done. Leave orders early at I* Pogue's, 615 Victoria St., Nelson. 176-2* 10,000 POSITIONS FOR OUR GRADUATES, last year. Men and women to learn barber trade in eight weeks; tools free; more positions than we can supply; graduates, earn J15 to J25 weekly. Catalogue free. Mohler System .colleges, 301 Front, Ave.-. Spokane, I WANTED—Highest price paid for second hand furniture at Dent's Second Hand) Btore. Vernonn St, 271—t.f. WANTED—W. J. HABGOOD, Next P. p._ Ward St, F-rst class boot repairing; 278.t. f. WANTED—Cleaning and pressing, phone lirlscoll, ;i.m. Suits called for and delivered. Baker street, opposite Queen's hotel, 117S-2i WANTED-Agents In Kootenay towns, Pioneer's Fire lusuiunce Co. of Brandon (non-tariff.) Apply to Hugh W. Robertson, general agent for Kootenay district, P.O. box 634, Nelson, B.C. WANTED-Slituatton by first class plumber and steam fitter. Apply W. 3, Nicholas, general delivery P.O., Nelson. 277-6 WANTED—At once, an agent to represent, the North Amerlcun Accident Insurance company in Nelson und vicinity. Excellent opportunity for live man. Apply to head office for Western Canada, 510 Mclntyre Block, Winnipeg, Man. 277-5* WANTED-Lot near shipyards, your house* rooms and shacks to rent or sell, olso- your real estatae. W. Parker, 312 Baker St., phone 283. 278-6- WANTED—To purchaso convenient 5-room house or two building lots, Address G.X., Dally News, 279-.* WANTED-Shoumaker, flist class workman and strictly sober. Apply to R. A. Smith, Moyie, B. C. 2S2-8 WANTED—Man and wife want work on ranch. Used to care of fruit trees. Address A.G., Dally News. 282-6. WANTED—Four oared row boat or canoe skiff; must be In good condition and Cheap, Apply F.F., Dally News. 282-4. WANTED—L*Rdy to cook meals for one man; can have good home and board. Apply A.C., P.O. box 301. 282-3.. FOR RENT FOR RENT—Two furnished rooms; no hills to climb. J.W., Tlie Daily News. 280-6 TO RENT—Sewing machines to rent. Singer Sewing Machine Co., Ward St. 268-6 FOR RENT—Furnished rooms. Apply 615 Mill St. 380-6 FOR RENT—Housekeeping rooms, also a front bedroom, 607 Silica St. 274-12 FOR RENT—Light and well furnished room with Lath, 214 VIctoila St. 274-6 FOR RENT—Housekeeping rooms. Address L.P., Dally News. 278--I FOR RENT-Unfumlahed rooms In K.W.C. block. Apply Matron, room 44. 279-3 HUGlTw. R0BERTS0IS INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE 322 Baker St. ' P. O. Box 634 ;—2 lot?, weet end of s;ic:i -street-. a splendidly locality for building. Good terms. joonn—House and two lots on Obser- v20UU vatory street, one block from car line; |500 cash, and balance easy. $2500 —House and lot on Carbonate Btreet, very cloie in; terms easy. —8-room house on Stanley St., near Carbonate St.' Any reasonable offer will be considered, ftonnfi—8-room house on .Josephine $0/(111 st. Close ln; splendid: locality;, terms. For Rent—9-roomed house. L08T LOST-Spectncles and case, leather off bottom or caso. Finder return tb this office, reward. ' 281-6 NOTICE OF TRANSFER OF LICEN8B Notice Is hereby given that I Intend to apply to.the Board of License Commissioners for the City of Nelson at their next meeting held thirty days after date hereof,, for a transfer of the retail llcens" now held by me for the Strathcona hotel, situate on Lots 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, In Blook 13, Nelson, B.C., to the Strathoona Hotel Company. J. C. BONNEAU, Per Atty. Jeny Bonneau*. Dated this 11th day of March A.D., IM.. M THURSDAY * MARCH 19. Wat ©crtla $leim PAGE SEVEN IK THB SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA In the Hatter of the "Judgments Act, 1899" and Amendments and ln an Action Between John F. Sears, Plaintiff and king Solomon's Mining Company, Defendant. By virtue of an order made herein by 'the • Honourable Ur. justice Morrison on Saturday, the 7th day of March, 1908, I will sell at public auction all the estate, right, title and Interest of the above named Defendant, King Solomon's Mining Company, (Judgment Debtor) In the following Mineral Claims, namely, "Alma" (mineral and surface rights) lot 6284; "Alva" (mineral and surface rights) lot 6283; "Amazon," lot 713; "August Fr." (mineral and surface rights) lot 6287; "BudwW No. 2," lot 7H; "Daisy," lot Wl; "Dixie Fr.," lot W65; "Bda," lot 15043; "Eva Fr." (mineral and surface rights) lot 6285; "Florence M. Fr,," lot 8350; "Her* bert I*," Jot 6044; "Laura *F„" lot S34S; "Noah," (mineral and surface rights) lot 6286; "Normandy," lot 2836; "North Branch" (half Interest) lot 5825; "St. Anthony," lot 3349; "Superior" (mineral and surface rights) lot 746; "Superior Fr." (mineral and surface rights) lot 4756; "Vigilant," lot 3338; "Wakefield," lot1 713; "Zoa," (mineral and surface rights) lot 4753; "Porcupine," lot .6383; "Black Eagle," lot 6266; "Black Eagle Fr„" lot 6270; "B.N.I./.- lot-. 6261; "Enterprise," lot 6001; "Iron Point," lot 6267; "Lucky"Bill," Jot ffiTM; "Lucky Bill Fr.," lot 6275; "Native Silver," lot 6265; "Native Sliver Fr.," lot 6273; "Olds," lot 6277; all situate, lying and being In Group one, Kootenay District, And also Timber licenses numbers 18193, 18484, 18495 and 18496, on Woodberry Creek, dating from 11th August, 1907, or a competent part of such lands and leases to realise the amount payable under the judgment recovered In this action on the 26th day ot September, 1907, for the sum of 111.468 and $84.40 costs. WHEN TO BEHOLD On Friday, the 27th day of March, 1908, at twelve o'clock noon, at my office ln the City of Nelson, B.C. Nelson, B.C., Hth March, 1908. B. P. TUCK, Sheriff of South Kootenay. LAND REGISTRY ACT-NELSON, B.C. v 2nd day of March, 1908;. 3,18 p.m. I hereby, certify that the following are the only Judgments registered against the real estate of King Solomon's Mining Company: No. 2416 an Date of Registration Amount of Debt Judgement Debtor 30, ». W S. 10, 07 ♦1M82B ,21,805.77 King Solomon's Mining Cot And that there are no unregistered applications for registration against the said lands or minerals. And I,certify that there are no Median* • lea Liens filed against the said,lands or minerals and that no deed executed by King Solomon's Mining Company has been deposited ln this office for record under tbe "Creditors Trust Deeds Act." H. F. MACLEOD, 276-18 District Registrar. SHERIFFS SALE By virtue of a writ of Fieri Facias Issued out of the Supreme Court of British Columbia In an action whereof John F. Sears IS Plaintiff and King Solomon's Mining Company Is Defendant, I have Belted and taken ln execution all the right, title and Interest of tha sa.d Defendant King Solo- ■*mon's Mining Company, (n the following goods and chattels*; Tho surveyed mineral claim "Roby," situated on Woodberry c:cek about twelve miles by trait, from Us mouth; and in a considerable quantity of mining material and machinery of various kinds; ports of concentrator renewal machinery; assay office supplies, with furnace, balances and other necesmry accessories; engineer's instruments, including transit with attachments, Wye level, extension target rod,, 300 feet steel tape, and other articles; office furniture, Including flat, roll top, standup and type writer desks, table, chairs. Yost typewriting machine, letter - press, Beebe check perforator, 3-un.tt Olobe-. Wtolnecke book case and many othor articles. An Inventory of the Roods to be sold may be seen at my office, and the whole Inspected at the office and warehouses of the Company at the mouth of Woodberry oreek. The sale by auction will bo held at my office In the City of Nelson, at 12 o'clock noon on Friday, the 27th day of March, 1908. Dated at Nelson, B.C., 18th day of March,. 1008. 8. P. TUCK, Sheriff of South Kootenay. SEALED TENDERS addressed to the undersigned, and e'ndoiaed "Tender for heating Post Office, Vancouver, B.C.," will be ' received at this office until Saturday, April 25, 1908, inclusively, for the construction of a heating system for the Public Building at Vancouver. B.C. Plans and specifications can be seen and forms of tender obtained on application at this department, from Mr. W. Henderson, superintending architect, Victoria and from Mr. Charles To'ssell, Clerk of Works, Vancouver, B.C. ' Persons tendering are notified that tenders will not be considered unless made on the printed forms supplied and signed with their ^actual signatures, Each tender must be accompanied by nn accepted cheque on a chartered bank, made payable to the order of the Honorable the Minister of Public Works, equal to ten per cent (10 p.d.) of the amount of the tender, which will bo forfeited If the .person tendering decline to enter Into a contract when called upon to do so, or If he fall to complete the work contracted for. If the tender be not accepted the cheque will be returned. The Department does not bind Itself to accept the lowest or any tender. By Order, J FRED OELINAS, Secretary* -Department of Public Works, Ottawa, March 12, 1908. Newspapers will not be paid for this advertisement If they Insert it without authority fro» the'Department.*'^' "SALADA" Tea . Is Positively the Finest Tea in the World Packed in air-tight packages, therefore you are assured that it has retained all its original flavor and deliciousness. LEAS PICKETS fflLI^S'KJ™ 60° AT ALL 6B0CEBS HOTEL ARRIVALS OF A DAY STRATHCONA-A. McMorland, Sydney; J. Hyslop, Frultvaie; Miss H. Holt, J. C. O'Connor, Montreal; F. A Pearse, Spokane; T. Campbell, Winnipeg. HUME-H. O. Marshall, H. A. Smith, Vancouver; E. Q. Graham, Arrowhead; G. A. Milne, Winnipeg; W H. Moore, Midway; J. R, Aboil, Toronto; S, Mory, Trail; W. J. Mnnley, E. H. Grasty, W. K. Peck, W. J. Hlndley, Spokane; E. F. Parr, J. D. Weds; Chicago; W. A. Willow, Creaton; W. Denby, Seattle; Mrs. W. Keith, Sandon; E. C. Mclntyre, Montreal; F. G. Waters, Fernle; A. Lucas, Kaslo; P. H. Burnham, Grand Forks; T. Alrey, C. W. Busk, C. Burgess; 8-Mlle. The Royal Hotel Mrs. Wm. Roberta, Proprietress Cor. Stanley and 81 Heels cooked under tmpervUioo of best caterer In Kootonay Rates, 11.00 and $1.60 per day ROYAL—J. F. Cameron, Miss J. White, Nakusp; L. Strandell^W. Robson, E. Kruger and wife, A. Mortensen, M. Kruger and wife; Miss M. Kruger, Miss A. Kruger, F, Klrchfeldt, Pretoria; C. Kruogr, Durban. Tremont House Baker St., Nelson Melons ft TregUIus, Props. European Plan, fiOo. op American Plan, 11.25 and 11.80 Meals, 35c. SPECIAL RATES PER MONTH TREMONT-G. Watt, A. Smith, J. Mc- Robb, J. Berryman, J. Craig, Genard; T. Doyle, Koch siding; J. Davis, Moyle; XV. A Miller, Creston; T. W. Bagnall, Salmo; P. Mumlali. If. Gibson, T. Vesiile. Shields, D. Bencdtctus, Field., The Klondyke Hotel VERNON BTKKBT mm* dinner, for sum***, sssse- mmm. loam ua ttuntm mm. Bilss: n.ce. pep my mt KELBON * JOHNSON, mm. KLONDYKK--A. Collins, J. Adams,' Sorensen, Spokane. THE QUEEN'S UKR STOUT •MS.*.*, CUM, Prssristfsss tine ns Cenlertsne Mmm nt nut CM Ms* lee*. MM I2.N *lf NT •QUEENS—J. C. Carrutliers, Creston; L. Levesque, J, E. McvParlane, J. E. Marshall and wife, Creaton| S. K. Scovlll, Spokane; W. Ni Wlnlaw, Wlnlaw; W. O. Matthews, Howaer, ' Madden House Thos. Madden, Prop, Well Furnished Roomi With Bath „ Best Board ln tho City A OOMFORTABLB UOUM MADDEN.- T. Dohorty, W. Brafgle, Greenwood; T. J. Howe, W. Jacobs, Toronto. NELSON — C. F. Smith, J, Dremmler, Northport; W. B. Nott and wife, Spokane. SHERBROOKE-J. H. Greenfeld, Arrowhead; J. C. Naylor, F. Stromsen.P. Hlott, Fernle; G, R, Roy, B. Cameron, Siocan; H. L, Shannon, Rossland. Grand Central Hotel OPPOSITE POST OffJCt American and European Plant j. JL f MCKSON GRAND CENTRAL-*!?. Davis, D. * Kennedy, Koch siding; O. Stuart; E. Berkley, Ymlr; J. A. Bryan, Spokane; H. Anthony; Salmo; N. Curry, Loon Lake W. Borth- wlck, Phoenix. SILVER KING—J. W. Hubbard, J. Buc- ner, S. Aiken, E. Pearson, T, J. O'Dalr, H. C. Davles, Creston* J. R. Ruthven, Spokane; XV. A. Wilkinson; M. C. Dickson, Edgewood; W. J. Carrutliers, Hlllyard. BARTLETT-H. M. Driver, B. Heddon, Rossland; G. Grensby, Revelstoke; H. R. Hood, Siocan. LAKEVIEW—G. Mcponald, Trail; G. R. Belton, Cranbrook; F. C. Bagny, Ymlr. KOOTENAY - S. Brennan, 51. Tolled, Lardo; W. Broadwoqd, Macleod; S. Bod- win; G. M, McClelland, Moyle; F. Hussee and wife, Calgary; J, Grafton, R. Holmes, Coleman M. Mateao, Gerrard; W. J. Allen, Spokane. TWO MOOT PROFITS GOOD SHOWING OF SEVERAL MINES IN TWO MONTHS OF YEAR NINETY-THREE PROPERTIES EARN NEARLY $7,000,000 DIVIDENDS Certainly the prevailing low prices of silver, copper, lead and zinc, and the curtailed production of these metals and the interruption of mining gold in Nevada and elsewhere by reason of labor troubles and other causes, do not bespeak confidence in the dividend paying power of the mines and metallurgical works. And yet, notwithstanding these adverse factors, no less than 33 American mines and-metallurgical works, ac? cording to a careful compilation by the Chicago Mining World, paid dividends amounting to the large total of $6,742,- 491 for the first two months of the current year. These 33 concerns have declared in dividends to date the enormous sum of $253,174,208 on an issued capitalization lot $302,041,860, showing 'a return of nearly 84 per cent. It should be stated that this record does not include the profits divided by the Amalgamated, Copper Range Consolidated and one other mines securities holding corporation, which for the two months this year amounted to $1,233,220, making a total to date $64,819,880 on the outstanding share-capital of $194,266,000, a return of about 33 per cent In less than 10 years. In addition, there has been paid by one metal selling company- tile United—which .handles the product of the Amalgamated Copper Co. and other large interests, $375,000 In dividends this year, making a total of $6,000,000 since incorporation in January, 1900, on the $5,000,000 capitalization. Of the 29 mines that paid $3,874,930 In dividends for the flrst two months this year, seven were copper properties which contributed $2,332,162.Thesemines have paid to date the large total ot $142,596,926, showing a return of nearly three times the Issued capitalization ot $52,525,000. Even with copper selling at 12 or 13 cents per pound, many of these mines should be able to pay dividends, provided, of course, there Is a corresponding Increase in consumption of the metal and the mines are not (like some of the recent flotations) obliged to meet the 5 or 6 per cent interest on their bond issues. The largest dividend declared by a copper mine bo far this year Is $600,000, by Aana- conda of Montana; this is $900,000 less than was paid four months previously, before the. demoralization in copper prices agitated the trade. Since its organization ln 1895, Anaconda has paid dividends of $39,300,000 on a capitalization of $30,000,000, Boston & Montana, another Amalgamated "feeder," paid a quarterly dividend ot $450,000 on Feb. 24, which is one-half the amount sent to the shareholders last November. During the paBt 20 years the Bo*ton & Montana mine has yielded dividends of $57,- 475,000, which Is more than 15 times the capitalization of $3,750,000. The Arizona Copper Co., owned largely ln Great Britain, paid dividends of $547,162 so far this year, making the total to date $11,689,354 on the $3,775,000 capitalization. United Verde, ex-senator Clark's mine in Arizona, paid a dividend In January ot $225,000, making the grand total since organization, $24,520,- 322, which Ib over eight times the capitalization of. $3,000,000. Twenty-one gold, silver and lead mines declared dividends of $1,522,768 tor the two months this year, making the total upto date $61,148,590 on the fesued share-capital of $7,607,200, showing a return of nearly 79 per cent. Most of these dividends have been paid by so-called low-grade mines, which have been compelled to adopt the most economical mining and/ ore treatment processes. The great Alaska Treadwell gold mine, which obtains only abotu $2.15 per ton from ore milled, Is still able to pay large dividends on Its $5,000,000 capitalization; so far this year the declaration has been $150,000 (quarterly), equivalent to 12 per cent per annum, and making the total up to date' $9,135,000 or 182.7 per cent The Bunker Hill ft Sullivan silver-lead mine In the Coeur 'dAlene district, Idaho, has a unique record, being one of the few regular monthly payers; its dividends to tar this year amount ta $150,000, making the grand total to date $9,986,000 on the $3,000,000 capitalization. The Home-' stake gold mine In the Bleck Hills, S. D., Is paying a monthly dividend of 50 cents per share ($109,200) and has declared to date $16,298,760 (the present capitalization being $21,840,000). Recent developments in the economic treatment of the slimes at the Homestake suggest a new lease of life for the mine as a dividend payer. The Camp Bird gold mine in Colorado, partly owned in Great Britain,continues to pay good div dends; so lev. this year the amount is $196,800, making the total to date $4,018,104 on the outstanding capitalization of $4,100,- 000. THE BEGGAR PRINCE OPERA CO. JAY C. TAYLOR, LEADING TENOR In speaking of the Beggar Prince Opera company who open their week's engagement at the opera house next Monday evening, the Edmonton Morning' Journal of Feb. 26, say.: The Edmonton opera house was crowded to the doors again last evening to witness the famous comic opera ''The Mikado" by the Beggar Prince Opera company. 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It will do at much to is health In most weak- establish vigorous health In most weaknesses and ailments peculiarly Incident to women as any medicine can. It must be given a fair chance by perseverance in lta use for a rsssonable length of time. ■MjJ^*^*"*-* Stele women are Invited to consult Dr. Pierce, hy letter, free. All correspondence la guarded ss sacredly secret and womanly confidences are protected by professional privacy. Address Dr. Bt V. Plerce^BulMoJJ. X. DiCMe'rcn's Hesaant Pellets the beat laaative and regulator of the bowels. They invigorate stomach, liver and bowels. One a laxative; two or three a cathartic. Easy to take as candy. FRUIT TREES From 7c Bach AU kinds, warranted true to name, clean, thrifty roses, flowering plants, shrubs 10c; cannas, dahlias, 5c, etc. Small fruit plants, largest assortment ln Canada; 100 varieties; Wonderful Herbert Raspberry. Tested cut Eup. Farm, Ottawa, yielded 10,250 quarts per acre; 12 plants, 50 boxes. Largest, best double cropper any ever introduced. It's poor business to buy a thing anywhere before you see our catalogue, worth $1, but It's free and saves you half. RIVEBVIBW NCR8BRT CO., Box Jt, Woodstock Oat w \it W( Sell the Same Good*, ror Less Moner to to to One Price tor Etcr-bod*. ui That tne Lowest :5I MEAGHER'S I r New Arrivals In Ladies Suits. Coats. and Skirts / A splendid assortment of these goods arrived this morning and they're without doubt the, prettiest we have shown this season. They come in a flue range of makes and cloths from the plainest tailor made to the latest of this season's novelties, prices, $25 $27.50, $30 to $40. Ladies' Spring Coats Neat, perfect fitting coats in semi-fitting, loose fitting or tight fitting made of fawn covert or colored broad cloths at each, $8, $10, to $17. to MEAGHER & CO. to to to to to to to to to *? Sherman's Opera House WEEK MARCH 23 Sheeley ft Martin Present ——-The Beggar Prince Opera Co. A NOTABLE CAST OP METROPOLITAN PLAYERS, INCLUDING MISS ETHEL BALCH, Prima Donna - JAY TAYLOR, Leading Tenor Monday, March 23-FRA DIAVOLO Tuesday, March 24—LA MASCOTTE Wednesday, March 25—MIKADO Thursday, March 26-CHIMES OP NORMANDY Friday, March. 27—THE CIRCUS CLOWN Saturday, March 28—FRA DIAVOLO Matinee Wednesday and Saturday Prices 50c, 75c and $1.00 Matinees 25 and 50c. FREE LIST ENTIRELY SUSPENDED Sale of Seats Opens Friday, March 20 S %%%%%%1 NOTICE The Dominion Government fiscal year ends on Murcli 31st. All claims for bounty upon load must be presented on or Immediately after that date. Before making claim' for retained 40 per cent, parties must ascertain If any portion of their* shipments remain nnsmelted. If ho found, a corresponding reduction must be made. New claimants must give preliminary notice as required by clause 2 of the regulations. Where changes In management have occurred, or where changes as to the person to whom, or the place where cheques are to be sent, are desired, properly authenticated notices ln duplicate, addressed to the Rt. Hon. the Minister of Trade and Commerce, Ottawa, must bo sent to my office, G. O. BUCHANAN. Inspector of Lead Bounties, Kaslo, B.C. whatloverdrnwn. Yum Yum, the leading lady,"eprosented by Misa Ethel Balch. was irreslstlblo and thoroughly proved to her many admirers that she Is an artiste of the first closs, Every action, every word was prettily worked In to a perfect harmony with the difficult parts she was protrny- Ing, An actress of talent, a singer possessing a clear bell- like voice, which she uses to the best advantage, is the high compliment which can bo paid to Miss Balch. Katishn, the daughter-in-law elect of the Mikado was as striking a creation by a comedienne as one would chance to see. Miss Vivian Forrest In this role, demonstrated that few are her equal in free acting and mirth provoking pautoinine. Her little playe with the lord high executioner created no end of merriment. The tatter, too, a rolo taken by Freti Godding, was an effective Interpretation. J. Sombs, ns Nankl-Poo. the Mikado's son, was heard to advantage In some pretty songs. Tlie music, so tuneful that It never loses its freshness, was well rendered. The orchestra under tho capable direction of Geo. Metcalfe, handled the score fairly well, A tireless conductor Is Mr. Metcalfe, leading the singers In every detail with one hand while the piano slnga In harmony with the vocalists. One can well believe, how Invaluable he Is to these. The stage Betting was very elaborate, the Columbian College NEW WESTMINSTER, B. C. Founded 18D2 Incorporated IM Provides a home for students of bott sexes at moderate rates. Has a preparatory class for Junior students taking publb school work. Does high school work and prepares for provincial teachers' examinations. Teaches all branches of a practical business course, and confers diploma* Imparts a liberal education In Its collegiate course and Is the ladles' course foi M.E.L. and M.L.A. In theology contort the degree of B.D. In university work can take students through the complete Arts course, for the B.A. degree of To* ronts university, with which the colleg* Is In full affiliation. In science teaches the first year of Toronto School of Science and has a special engineering courts adapted to practical engineering work Id this province, In music, a complete count In theory, voice culture, and piano and organ In conjunction with the Toronti College of Music. Special Instructions Id art and elocution, while all students art required to take physical training with all the privileges of a well equipped gym naslum. For calendar address Columbti College. e Secret of Secrets In Store Advertising One of the wisest men wrote: "Suffer any person to tell us his story, morning and even- i n g, for but a twelve-mouth, and he will become our master!" In the above sentence we have, in a nutshell, the Innermost secret ot sue- • cessful advertising — frequency, and persistency, and unvarying continuity lu the telling of tho store or enterprise. There are other things to be said of successful advertising, but in the above quotation Is found the real philosophy, the real secret,— TEe Heart of tlie Whole Matter When you wish success in your advertising campaign use The e costumes new nnd pretty and the whole presentation very pleasing, very entertaining. Yes, by all odds the Beggar Prince Opera company is the best that It has ever been the privilege of tho Edmonton public to patronize. Edmontonlans who desire to witness a comic opera of the satisfying sort should not fail to taken In every production In the repertoire of the company. Tonight the company will produce the famous comic opera "The Circus Clown," an opera replete with humor, good music and first class acting. Tho stngo settings In this selection aro said to be tho most elaborate attending any play In the company's repertoire, Minard's liniment Relieves Neuralgia. Daily News 5 the Paper with the largest circulation, _^ and tbe best tele- W graphic and news A service in the ^ Kootenays. Hay, Wheat and Oats **■ *——— . I have choice upland prairie har ta offer in carload lota, also choice Alber> ta teed and Wheat and Oata. I wfll gladly git* delivered prlcea whenerea requested, either by telegram or malt D. C. HOFFMAN CAl-OAKY. ALTA. PAQB EIGHT ©he $atttj |it«j0e THURSDAY . MA^OH 19, Kootenay Print Lands We have just placed on the market a sub-division of first class land in Crawford Bay, on Kootenay Lake. Steamer communication, post office, good road and well settled district. These lots vary in size from 19 to 28 acres, and the price is 150.00 per acre, terms given. We guarantee the land to be first class. Blue prints and photos on application to H. E. Croasdaile & Co. P. O. Box 626 Nelson, B. C. "Unequalled for domestic use." GALT COAL W. P. Tlerney, Gen. Sales Agent NELSON, B. C. Cars shipped to all railway points. O T S in all parts of the City and Suburb. Prices from $75.00 and upwards according to location. F* B. L.YS Real Estate Agent 315 Baker St. Nothing Succeeds Like Success Our business has largely Increased during the last twelve months, and there is a reason for this fact; it is because we spare neither pains nor expense to make our Bread.Cakes & Pastry just a little better than seems really necessary. If you are not using our goods now, there never was a more opportune time to begin. Choquette Bros. BakerB and Confectioners. Baker St. Phone 258 SHERMAN'S SS SATURDAY, MARCH 21 Return of the Favorites The Minstrel Maids With several new numbers Matinee at 3 p.m. Admission—Children 25?, adults 50c Evening at 8:30 p. m. Prices—aOc. 75c aud }1.00 Sale at Rutherfords Friday a. m. NELSON NEWS OF THE DAY Born, in this city on Wednesday, Mnrcli IS, to tht* wife or Harry Mawdsley, Cntw- foiil Bay, ti Hon. Son.ftlilnn you have for some tiling you want, und tin* fee fur the trade is thu cost of a want ad. The fun.'ral of the litte O. F. treld, who died of consumption last Monday evening, took place yesterday afternoon from the undertaking jmrlora of 1J. J. Robertson to the city cemetery. Rev. R. Newton, Powell officiate d. The Minstrel Maids, who apptar tn be greater favor les than ever in Nelson, play a let urn engagement at the opera lionsi. next Saturday, several new liumbers are announced in their program and no doubt they will receive a warm welcome. At the regular monthly meeting of the school board In Dr. Arthur's office last evening, trustees Wm. Irvine, R. J, Steel and H. G. Joy were present. Dr. Arthur win unavoidably absent, having been called down to Bonnlngton by the deatli of Wm. Rosa. The accounts for tlie month were passed and some correspond'-nce regarding -school books was read but no action was taken und the meeting udjourned Referring to Dr. Hlndley's lecture in the opera house tonight., XV. h. Sax, president of tlie Colville Commercial club wrote G. P Wells yesterday: "The lecture given at the opera house, Colville last night by Rev. W. 3. Hlndley of Spokane, under the auspices of our Commercial club was a great success. The large audience was delighted. The subject "The Average Man," was handlwl in a. masterly manner, Dr. Hlndley has a great personality and Is very magnetic and ids lettirn visit will insure lilm a. packed house. The general opinion Is that It wus the best lecture ever dellver- fd In Colville." There will be no reserved -seats this evening and the charge will be A0 cents all over the house. Dr. Hlndley, Mr. Wells cays, has had great experience In all publicity mutter** In the best fldevr* Hising towns and will give Nelson many Are Your Home-Made Canned Goods nearly gone. We have full lines of fruits, vegetables, honey, syrups, etc. Best grades. C. A. Benedict Grocer Cor. Josephine and Silica. Phone 7 NEISON, B. C. Residences for Sale $1000—Four-roomed house and lot on Victoria Btreet; city water; . rented at $12.00 per month. Terms $300 cash, balance $20.00 per month, $2300—Six-roomed house and two lotB on Observatory street Hot water heating; all conveniences. Terms $500 cash, balance extended payments. $3500—New 6-rooraed house and one and one-half lots on Carbonate street. All the latest Improvements. Terms to arrange. $5000—Nine-roomed house and four lots; good basement; stone foundation; good position; first class repair. H.&M.BIRD NEISON, B.C. •e* [ GARDEN TOOLS We are prepared to fill your order for all requisites ln this line. We carry in atoek the following, and at prices that cannot be equalled: PLANET, JB. CULTIVATORS BUCO CULTIVATORS PLOWS. Single and Double Horse. SPADES, SHOVELS, HOES, RAKES, SPRAYERS, ETC. Low Prices Prompt Services 1 i i The J. H. Ashdown Hardware Co., Ltd. NBLSON BRANCH — * * * n * * * * * * * **~.*\**** ************ * * * * * — *9^r*9*9*9^9*^*^*99~99~9 *9*0~9 9 *9~9*r*9*r—9~f VTff f f ■■■-▼^••■•■jf*********^**** valuable pointers tliis evening at the opera I house. A party of Afrikanders came In last night from the Transvaal with a view of setilln« on Arrow lake fruit lunds, Tlie young ladles of the Methodist church, known as the "Busy Bees," will serve tea in the parlors of the Methodist church this afternoon from 3 to li. The gates of the power plant were returned to the works yesterday and will be installed today. So far the weir Is uncompleted, but should be finished by the end of tlie week. The scavenger team took fright last nlglit about 11:30 near the fire hall and hclted down Josephine street and ulong Vernon. They were captured near Kwong Wing ChOng's store by Nap Mallette. There was a pair of wheels left of the wagon. Everybody Interested In ihe work of advertising the resources of the capital of the Kootenny and the Kootenay generally should not fail to attend tlie lecture to be given by Dr. Hlndley this evening In tlie opera house on "Tlie Average Man." Dr. Hlndley is being spoken of very favorably In the Washington press. His expenses here are being guaranteed by Q. P. Wells and the prof ts, if any, will be given to the Publicity Bureau, with an Idea of paying off the Indebtedness of that Institution after which It will make a fresh start, The hockey club Is In receipt of Wl from tlie attendants of the Rossland carnival, whose money was returned. The money it towards the defraying of the expenses of the Nelson horkey team, the check given by the Rossland carnival committee so fur not being honored. The remainder or the money will either go towards the hospital or will be kept by those who went fiom tills city to that notorious excursion, Altogether (UK. lias been returned by tlie Boss- land carnlvul committee to tlie Nelson excursionists. At a special meeting of the Nelson gun club held last evening In the Hume hotel, it waa decided to shoot for the club trophies this season in classes In preference to the handicap system adopted last year. The members wll! be divided up Into three classes and there will be a prize for each elaas and possibly a fourth prize. Each contestant will shoot at f>oo birds in all, M) each Saturday. The first prize phoot of the season will come/ off next Satu-day afternoon. It Is expected there will be a good muny more contettanta this year titan last. One-half Interest ln 205 Acres Columbia River $475 ENQUIRE AT THE CABINET CIGAR STORE O. B. Matthew, Prop. Baker St. FINDLAY HND IS REAL FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS TAKEN OUT LAST FALL SCARCTIY OF FURS AND RAVAGES OF WOLVES Edmonton, March 18—Frank V. Anderson, an old Hudson's Bay company truder, who has recently been trading in horses in the Peace river district, a: rived In the city last night. Mr. Anderson declared the Indians in the north country are In sore straits, as results of the scarcity of furs and the ravages of wolves. He tells un Interesting tale confirming reported gold strike on Finlay river, lie said; "The Indians are in very hard circumstances this year and will be for two years more at least. There are. so many wolves In the country that they are killing off all the fur hi a; Ing animals and at the same time are killing the Indians' horses. The most of the Indians are on foot now. There Is no doubt that the gold strike In the Flnluy river district is real and in the next year theie will be a tremendous ruah there. 1 heard of grub*staklng a man last fall who took out J10.000 before the season closed." H*s lordship bishop Holme.**, bishop of Moosscnee on James Bay, returned to the city on Saturday after a two months' stay in Northern Alberta. He was on a trip of inspection of the church of England mission In the diocese at the Athabasca. jg-StJ-SSW-S-g*^^ FARM LABORERS WANTED Incoming Settlers Will Find no Scarcity of Employment Winnipeg, March I8-At the Immigration department on" thousand applications have been received for farm laborers. Each day from 35 to GO applications huve been received and the men In the city and Incoming settlers will find nu scarcity of employment. At the present t'me f>00 men are needed on the Portal blanch nnd everywhere throughout the west farmers are calling for men to assist them on the farm. The new Canadian Northern line ffom Winnipeg to Reglna Is being pushed aling rapidly. When the work Is finished passenger trains will run from Winnipeg to Edmonton v'a Regina. FRANTIC PARENTS Looking For Two Runnawuy Girls In Cal- ffary Calgary. March IS—T. Digon. a prominent citizen of Medic'ne Hat, has orrived In Calgary In search of his 15-ycar-old daughter Virginia, who ran away from home on Sunday night last with Mabel Gay, a 16- year-old girl, whose parents nlso reside in Medicine Hat. Though no trace can be found of their having purchased tickets nt Medicine Hat the father of the Digon girl beleves they managed to get to Calgary and are still in thu city. The police have mnde a thorough search for them but they enmiot be found. No reason can bo given for the girls leaving their homes and the parents are frantic with anxiety. THB UNWRITTEN LAW Xenln. Ills., Mnrch HS—Catherlne Trainer, the girl who killed Sam Roberts, her lover, on the public square here nn Monday night wan convicted of murder In the circuit court yesterday and sent to the Jollet penitentiary. Tho proceedings were concluded Do You Know That an Article of Merit Is Always the Cheapest Then It remains for the choice of this article to be well adapted to the purpose intended, It has been and Is our pleasure to observe an increasing demand for the many different lines which we have especially selected for Wedding, Birthday, and spocia/ remembrance gifts. The quality is the best and we are pleated with it, you will be pleased, and the recipients will be delighted. A new stock of beautiful English goods has just arrived, It comprises articles for the table, especially Spoons, Knives and Forks of very fine Sheffield make. See our stock of Table Ware. It is exceptional value. J.O.PATENACJDE Manufacturing Jeweler, Watchmaker and Optica*!. **«».-!**-.-S-S-S*S*.»*-***S.^^ FOR SALE Fine 7-room house and two go->d corner lots, ln excellent location on car line. Verandah on two sides. Large garden with small and large fruit trees. A bargain at $2100—$800 cash. WOLVERTON <& CO., Baker Street A. E. G. CORNWELL BAKER AND CONFECTIONER Best Quality Cakes, Biscuits and Pastry. Orders Carefully Executed. Telephone 361. Chatham St. NELSON. B. C. FRENCH STOCK PATTERN LIMOGES CHINA SETS FROM $33,011 TO 150.00 OLD CURIOSITY SHOP Josephine Street Fruit Growers SHIP YOUR FRUIT AND PRODUCE TO WINNIPEG the greatest market in the West, and consign it to MciNaughton Fruit & Produce Exchange (Commission Merchants) Successors to Ottawa Fruit and Produce Exchange, 108 Princess Street, Winnipeg. Reference: The Northern Bank. in leaa thun 39 hours nfter the killing, slip received a !S yenr sentence today. Thu young woman during tito whole proceedings waa quite calm, saying she wns Kind she had killed Roberts and did nut mind the sentence. THREW LYE Two Men Quarrel In Quebec with Horrible and Fatal Results Montreal, March 18—Francois Lnvcrolx, 70 years old, living at LaTuque has been fatally Injured as the result of a quarrel. It Is charged that Lucrolx, who Ib a very old and feeble man, called on a neighbor and during the visit a quarrel arose. La* crolx's neighbor seized a can of lye und threw'the contents over him. Tlie alkali has eaten through to the* bones from tlie Waist down and there can he no possible hope for the old man's recovery. The guilty parly will be arrested by the provincial authorities! Have You Seen Those Spring Styles In Barry Shoes? These shoes are got up for the mnn who cares. Full of snap and style. Barry Oxfords sell for $5, patent or dull leathers. High shoes sell for $5.50 to V. We shall be pleased to have you look Ihem over. TEe Royal R. Andrew & Company tloned the courage of general Fock. The latter considered that his honor and reputation were involved and challenged the author of the memorandum. FOUGHT A,DUEL Two Russian Generals Fight at Short Range-One Will Die St. Petersburg, aMrch 18.—Lieutenant general Smyrnoff was probably fatally wounded in a fatal duel fought here this morning with lieutenant general Fock. The men met In the riding school of the Cheveller guard regiment and fought ' with pistols at short range. The duel was caused by the memorandum written by general Smyrnoff on the siege of Port Arthur, tn which he quea- For Jacinto 1 By HAROLD BINDLOSS Author of "Alton ot Somaaco," "The Dust of Conflict," "Deliah of the Snows," Etc. Mr, Blndloss has created in this a romance of mystery and power. Having himself grappled with nature in the scenes of the Btory, he has rare material and knowB how to use it In his vivid description of a bull fight; In hU description of a landing in the surf, and in his picture of situations in which men's nerves are tempered to a steely quality, one finds a new thrill and freihnesB. CANADA BOOK & DRUG Comply BAD LEG ALBERTA MAN HEALED BY ZAM-BUK Because of Its astounding success In curing skin disease*-, Zam-Buk is today the world's greatest healing balm. Mr. C. Johnson of Poplar Hill Creek, Athabasca Landing, Alta., says: "About nine years ago a running sore commenced on my right leg caused by a ruptured blood vessel. As time went on It got worse and my hu(- ferlng was Intense. I had a very sore leg indeed and had very small hopes of ever seeing it heuled, In fact, I was told by uev* trul who had known such sores, that I would suffer with it for life. This wns very discouraging. When I wns almost In despair I heard of Zam-Buk and wrote the company stating my fuse. They Ins-iln.-d me with hope and I commenced using Zam- Buk according to direct ons. Other salves I had used caused me much suffering, but Zam-Buk soothed tbe pain and although It appeared for some time to be doing no good, yet I persevered end as soon as the wound been me clean, It was only a matter of two or three days before It was healed,." This Is Zam-Buk's wonderful wny. It goes to the root of the trouble, removest the cause nnd then the healing process ns In Mr. Johnson's case, la often only a matter of days. ZAM-BUK IS HEAUNO. SOOTHING AND ANTISEPTIC Zam-Buk cure-- cuts, burns, scalds, ulcers, ringworm, Itch, barber's rash, blood poison, bid leg, salt rheum, abras'ons, abscesses and ull s':i:t diseases. Of all atores and druggists, Mi cents a box or from Zam-Buk Co., Toionto, postpaid. "B. & K." Chick Food ) Is a scientific blend of cracked, grain, > seeds, grit, etc., adapted to tbe needs of a newly-hatched chicken. If you are not a believer In dry-feeding we ean. supply you with feed cornmeal, etc. ,.- The Brackman-Kcr Milling Co., Ltd. Tomorrow Will Be Too Late Act Today Lipton Tea and Coffee Bargain is for Today Only. 2 lbs. 50c Tea... $1.00 V 1 lb. 50c Coffee.. 50 $1 00 for the Lot Mrs. Lloyd will be demonstrating Cowan's -Cocoa, Chocolates and Icing. BELL TRADING CO., Baker Street GARDEN SEEDS by weight or package. We have the largest stock of field and garden seeds ln the Kootenays. We KNOW the seed business—Flower Seeds a specialty. Mail Orders Filled Promptly WM. RUTHERFORD Druggist Nelson, B.C. XXBSSS&SS&WKn'SMtttm Farm Implements We Con Save You Money We are the Kootenay headquarters for all kinds of implements, Including tbe "Planet Jr." and Iron Age garden tools. Plows, Cultiva- ,** tors, Harrows, Spray Pumps, "Buco" Cultivators, Poultry Netting and 8 seeds. WRITE US. * NELSON HARDWARE Co. SEED AND IMPLEMENT HOUSE Phone IE. NELSON, B. C. r ■*j*j***»*****t»*»*«M»i'M**>*4^^ liie Home of Semi-Ready In spring nature creates anew In field and forest. What more fitting time ta discard the somber dress ot winter and array oneself in clothes which fittingly reflect tbe joy of life outdoors under sunny flkbs. Your careful review of our -spring exhibit will suggest an appropriate selection. J. A. GILKER, 510 Baker Street V.WKVMW,___V_.VAVM_^ FRUIT TREES WeD Grown Stock Large quantities of apple trees for sale; only few choice rarlt- tlea grown; also small stock of ornamental trees. Apply for varieties and price to manager. / *:'*' Coldstream Estate Co., Ltd., Vernon, 6.G. or to Agent, W. B. Hlgglns, Nelson. "TEe Red Dwarf" Stylograph Pen (or Ink Pencil). Made in two sites. No leakage. Writes \ perfectly. Price, Either Size, $2.00 Mail Orders Filled Promptly —■ Canada Drug & Book Company Ltd. Tbe place to got the goods while they are NEW,