8 Pages—Subscribe for The News, Per Month 50c ssra-ll, ioc6 My News Classified Ads. a are Winners. Try One. per word |(J VOL 7 v.* rjELSON, R C. WEDNESDAY. MORNING, OCTOBER 21, J908 NO. J54 IS ARRESTED King Peter's Special Envoy Badly Treated SERVIANS VERY DITTER . VIOLATION OF INTERNATIONAL USAGE BY OFFICIALS OF AUSTRIA-HUNGARY—VICTIM IS THE HERO OF THE HOUR IN BELGRADE. Central League park. Before the game an elegant silver service was given to pitcher Mordoea Brown of the Chicago team by the citizens of Terrehaute, his heme city. Tyrus Cobb $f Detroit carried off the batting honors with four singles ln four times up. • CHOLERA EPIDEMIC • • • • ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 20.— • • Tho twenty-four hours ended at • • noon today, saw forty-eight new • • cholera cases brought into the • • municipal hospitals. There were • • also 21 deaths.from the disease. TWO ELECTED Nominations Brought Very Few Surprises UNEASINESS IN QUEBEC PROVINCIAL LIB1URT. BELGRADE, Servia," Oct. 20—General Vukotsch an offlclal of the Mon- tenegran government who left Cettinje, three days ago for this city on a special mission to the Servian government, arrived here today at noon after an extraordinary experience at Agram where he was arrested by Aue- tio-Hungarian officials/ and detained for several hours. In an interview. the general said: I "On my arrival at Agram, gendarmes entered my car, dragged me out and took me to the prefecture of police. I was then searched and my purse, papers, in fact everything I had, was taken from me. My baggage was completely ransacked. I gave the gendarmes my name and explained my status as a special envoy to king Peter. I showed also the passport and safe conduct given me at the Austro- Hungarlan legation at Cettinje but all af no avail. Ultimately I was permit- :ed to send a telegram to baron von \ehrenthal the Auatro-Hungavlan minster of foreign affairs complaining of :he treatment accorded me, which was i violation of international usage. After considerable delay an order arrived rom Vienna Instructing the police to 'elease me and this was done. Then I vas detained at the police station for even hours and as I lost my train my cumey was delayed altogether for ourteen hours." This occurrence has aroused again ; hitter feeling towards Austria-Hun- ;ary on the part of the Servians and he people are greatly excited. The enerai Is the hero of the movement it Belgrade. A great crowd of students nd others gathered in front of his ho il this afternoon and when the gen- ral entered his carriage to drive to ie place, the students unharnessed the arses and dragged the vehicle through ie BtreeiB themselves. In the mean- ime the mob shouted its approval of !ng Peter and prince Nicholas and irsed Austria. ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 20—Russia is been given to understand from a Mgarlan source that Bulgaria, al- eugh doing everything possible for e preservation of peace, cannot look tn indifference to the military prorations of Turkey. If mobilization Is dered in Turkey, Bulgaria will be reed to begin military operations rself without loss of time. PRINCE RUPERT. C. Government Will Spend $200,000 .. In Improvements. ^VICTORIA, B. tt. Oct. 20—The goy lament today announced the arrange rot with the Grand Trunk Pacific f the improvement of Prince Rupert. |e salient points are that the govern- nt will spend $200,000 in sidewalks, ,nk roads and sewers, .three-fourths which will be refunded by the rail- id. The engineers will get .out plans thwlth when tenders will be called . As soon as surveys are completed i government will select Its holdings er which another conference will price of lots. No definite arrange- nt as to sale ot lots has been, arrived Ibut It will probably be by auction (Il after May 1, either party will be at ferty to sell its holdings. The gov- jtment and railroad however, to act iether ln these matters. HERE'S THE. MEANEST MAN IN a Fly as Detective to Tell Tales ■ on His Wife. London, oet. 20—At Belfast, a wo- |n named Mary Spence, summoned .husband for assault. It was stated t, although the parties lived to- Iher, the husband provided his own 11 and cooked It himself, Mr. Grail, the solicitor representing the wife [i Spence's meanness had gone so that if sh.e interfered with any of pfood when she was1 unable to earn llcient to provide eatables for herself );e was a row. He actually put a |'ln the sugar and covered up the 1 so as to detect his wife if she t a [spoonful out. "I have heard Where," said Mr. Graham, "that American people boast they can luce the meanest man in the i/!d, hut I venture to think he would jibe a patch on this fellow." FINISHED THEM. ago Defeated Detroit by 7 to 1 at Terrehauts Yesterday. IIHRREHAUTB, Ind., Oct. 20—Before |rge crowd today the Chicago na- hi league team defeated the De- American league team by 7 to 1 at CUTTING JC0AST RATES PA8SENGER AND FREIGHT TOLLS COME DOWN RU8HING SHIPMENTS TO AVOID NEW SCHEDULE VICTORIA, Oct. 20.—In order to avoid the new rates which take effect on the United States railroads as a result of the interstate commerce commission ■ruling, on November 1st, the Japanese steamer Tosa Maru, of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha, left Yokohama four days In advance of her scheule and is due here on Sunday with a large cargo snipped under the old rates. Steerage rates have been cut on the C. P. R. steamer Montagle from 151 to $43.60. Rates are being cut seventy- five cents per ton on the northern British Columbia route on salmon freights. The Norwegian Bteamers, .under charter to the MacKenzle Steamship compafny, have been carrying freights at lower rates than the C. P. R., the Union Steamship company and the Boscowltz Steamship company, and the C. P. R. has reduced rates from $3 and $2.50 from Skeena river and Rivers Inlet to $2.25 and $1.75. The coast whaling season on the west coast has been ended and the whalers will Boon be transferred to tho Gulf of Georgia, according to advices received by the steamer Tees which returned to port today. The weather Is too rough to hunt with any degree of profit. The Orion, which was bringing in an average of fifteen to twenty whales weekly earlier in the season, took only two during last week. The stations have-taken 650 whales during the summer. Special despatches from Clayoquot tell of arrival of the sealing schooner Thomas ft Bayard, the topliner of the sealing fleet, with a catch of 28 sea ot- ter and 606 sealskins, valued at over HAVE A NARROW ESCAPE PROMINENT ROSSLAND MEN HAVE EXCITING TIME THROWN OVER AN EMBANKMENT IN A RUNAWAY Last night the well known Rossland barrfster, E. S. H. Winn; accompanied by Messrs. Dan Thomas, Braylo and Albo were driving down to Trail to take part In a political meeting when the team of horses became unmanageable and ran away with the result that the horses and the vehicle with its occupants went over the embankment, falling some thirty feet with more or less serious results. Dr. Kenning of Rossland was hastily summoned, and at first it was thought thai the member of the party had sustained very serious Injuries. According tq. information obtained by telephone shortly before going to presB this morning the Daily News learned that,, although all four were badly bruised and are likely to be laid up for a while, their injuries are not serious. After the accident the horses ran away and were not caught until yesterday afternoon. According to all accounts the escape was a miraculous one and all concerned are to be congratulated on their good fortune. BORDEN IN P. E. I. Conservative Leader Greeted by Large arid Enthusiastic Crowds. CHARLOTTETOWN, Oct. 20—R. L. Borden addressed two large audiences here this morning. The hall was far too small to accommodate the people anxious to hear the opposition leader and necessitating a second meeting, which was as well attended as the first. In the afternoon Mr. Borden spoke at Montague to another large audience, EASY DETECTIVE J • • Sold Liquor to Indians He Was Paid to Look After. LONDON, Ont, Oct. 20—H. A. Judge a detective employed by the government to secure convictions against persons guilty of selling liquor to Indians, waa today found guilty of carrying lfctuor to the Oneida Indian reserve and fined $150. ■ Common Nuisance. TORONTO, Oct. 20-Tho grand jury today indicted the Grand Trunk railroad for maintaining a common nuisance and also with negligence. Tho charge la In connection with the level crossing at Front and John streets where Miss Belle Cummings was killed. ._ CONFIDENT OF WINNING TWENTY SEATS AT LEAST IN STRONGHOLD OF LIBERALS—ONTARIO IS THE TORIES' HOPE. (Special to The Daily Newt.) MONTREAL, Oct. 2t>-There were few surprises In alumina Hun day proceedings throughout ttie dominion yesterday. Only two members were returned to tin; commons hy acclamation, viz., Hon. L. P. Brodeur In Rouville, Que, und VV. F. Muo- lean in South York, Ont. li wus anticipated that sir Wilfrid Itixur- lev would not be'opposed in Quebec East, but at the last minute a candidate appeared In tiie person of Dr. Fiset. In Ontuilo there was but one withdrawal, thut of U. G. McMullen, who waa running us an independent 'liberal in Prince Edward county. This ieuves the field to G. A. Alcorn, conservative, and Dr. G. M. Currie, liberal, and makes certuln a. very close contest. The liberals have left South Toronto and London to tile labor candidates and West Toronto und East Toronto to tlie Independents, In all other constituencies the fight ia a party one, with few third party candidates running for exercise. There ure no acclamations in tlie maritime provinces. A note of confidence Is reflected In tlie despatches from Quebec, affirming as it does, the unity and aggressiveness of the Quebec conservatives and this will- carry no small amount of uneasiness into the Quebec liberal camp. At leust 11) seals are assured to the conservative party In Quebec. Even this minimum of seats in tho conservative column would not begin to offset 'the most cautious forecasts of the conservative majority In Ontario, .which It is. confidently believed will not bV less than l'i and possibly us high .us 50. TURBINE FIRE ENGINE Gasoline Motor Engine Outrivals Its Competitors. LONDON, Oct. 20—A new automobile fire engine was tested at Weybridge lust week. The new appliance Is the tlrst of Its kind and in order to niawe 'the demonstration more interesting a horse fire engine, belonging to tlie Weybridge fire brigade was put in action- Tlie chief feature of the new machine is the pump which Is driven hy tlie cans- engine Hint dilves the car, and consequently the large boiier so familiar at the rear of the steam tire engine is done uwuy with. After pumping from hydrants into the river Thames at a very high pressure, the motor and the horse engine ■'played" together by pumping from the river, ln this test the nt:\v appliance was .seen to be well ahead of the steam engine. Pumping 450 gallons of water to Hie minute the motor engine sent a spray into the air about 140 feet high, which was considerably higher than that pumped by the steam engine. Even pumping a double spray the motor was able to exceed the height of that pumped by its rival. And then the new method distinguished itself. The steam engine had to stop pumping owing to shortage of coal, whilst the petrol engine continued Its labors and. even pumped three sprays of water through 300 feet of hose to. 120 feet Into the air. It was explained that tiie new appliance would continue to ■pump so long as there was petrol, which won easier to carry than coul. The new machine, which travelled from London' to Weybridge, is capable of covering 40 miles an hour. NORTH CAPE A BILLBOARD Kaiser Is First Advertiser and the Space Rates Are High. LONDON, Oct. 20—Emperor Wllljam H responsible for the defacement by advertisements of North cape, the most northerly point-in Europe, on the Island of Mageroe, Norway. When the kaiser visited the cape a few summers ago he expressed a desire to leave a striking memorial of his visit and allowed the local authorities to paint the name of his yacht, Hohen- zollern, in letters fifteen feet in height on the face of the extreme point of tho rock. Thereon, various German shipping firms which conduct steamship trips to the land of the midnight sun, followed the emperor's example and painted the nemos of their vessels in striking letters on various portions of North cape. The shipping firms were followed by an enterprising chocolate maker, and he, in turn, by a firm of bootblacking makers. At first the prices charged for the space were small, but, as time went on, the prices wero raised, and now space for an advertisement on North cape is coBtly. The fate that awaits the North polo on its discovery is manifest. NOTORIOUS CRIMINAL ARRESTED. Mounted Police Get Their Man After Two Years' Hunt. SWIFT CURRENT, Oct, 20—Gebo Lavalle, a notorious western desperado wanted on charges of cattle and horse stealing here aud in Montana, was captured last night by sergeant Bottelloy, of the mounted police in a Halfbreed's shack here. The police have been after Lavallee for two years. School Burned. RtCHIBUCTO, N. B., Oct. 20—The grammar school building here was.destroyed by fire this afternoon, loss $4000, partly Insured. Death at Quebec. QUEBEC, Oct. 20—Hon. F. Methot a member of the legislative council of Quebec |6 dead, • P. E. I. ELECTIONS. • CHARLOTTETOWN, Oct. 20.— • The legislature was dissolved to- • day. Nominations Nov. 11, elec- • tlon, Nov. 38. FIRES AT CRANBROOK NAROW ESCAPE OF THE C. P. R. OFFICES SUPREME COURT ASSIZES IN SESSION (Special to The Daily News) ORANiHtOOK, Oct. 20-Luot night a flro was discoveicd in the basement of the C.KR. depot here which for a while threatened the total destruction of the building winch coiumns ail the divisional unices und records. The fire biigade was very quiokiy on tlie spot and tuckled wuat ap- pearea to be a torlorn hope. Though tne space in the basement was cramped and tne smoke dense the men soon goc tlie upper hunu and inside ef three-quarters of an hour all wus suie, nor were the flames allowed to get Into any of the premises above the ground level, The outoreak is attributed to some defect in the heating uppllunces, probably cm. of the flues became over heated and fired the adjoining woodwork. The damages wero comparatively insignificant. When the brigade was about ready to return to quarters unothtr alarm was rung in, ibis time the call being to a place known as the "Standard Oil," in tlie restricted, district. The bui.dlng was entirely gutted und the furniture, contents. Inmates' clothing, etc., all destroyed. A fellow who was on the premises tried to interfere with the work ot the fire boys und got the hoae, with u pressure of over 100 lbs., turned on him. It rolled him over the floor like' a barrel. He went out with a yell and has not since been seen. The fire was not allowed to spread lo any of the nearby buildings. Inside two hours from the start of tlie first fire the hose wagons and the rest of the outfit were back in the fire hull. Tne assizes of tho supreme court opened here tins morning before Mr. Justice Morrison. .11 is satisfactory to have to state thut there was no criminal business to go before his lordship, nor any Jury case to occupy tiie uttention of the jurors, either on Hie grand or petit panel. Two or three non-jury cases will he disposed of by Mr. Justice Morrison sitting alone. The members of the grand Jury are now making their inspection of the guol aad public schools with a view to making sucli recommendations to his lordship as they may deem necessary. It is expected thut all the business will be disposed of by tomorrow. MASKED NIGHT RIDERS DOUBLE MURDER COMMITTED IN THE SOUTH TWO ATTORNEYS ARE SHOT DOWN AND HANGED UNION CITY, Tenn., Oct. 20-Col. It. Tujior, aged W yeu.s, ana uupt, Quinton iiiuiitni, butn p.o.ulm-ut attorneys or Trenton, Tenn., Were laaeu iruin Ward's hotel at Walnut Log, Tenn., 16 miles' from here, last night by masked night rulers tuid both were murdered. Capt. KuiikIiis' bouy was found today riddled with bullets, hanging l rum u tied one nine from tlie hotel. The hotly of Col. Tay.or liu.i not been recoy- ereu but It is believed tiiut he was also killed. The trouble which resulted In the death of Capt, Itankln und the probable murder of Col! Taylor was caused y tile legislature regulating fishing in Keel Foot litKe, a slioit distance Ironi Wulnui Lug. Night riders' disturbances over the same matter occurred, about a year ago, fiver since then Col. Taylor und Capt. Itankin have been in constant receipt of thioat- ening letters to Which they paid litlte heed. Mr. Ward, the manager of tlio Ward hotel at Walnut Log, telephoned Sid Wadell, a stockholder In tho West Tennessee Land company, stating that about 2a masked night riders came to hia hotel at midnight last night. According to tills report the night Jlders lined up outside of the hotel, pulled out their revolvers and called Col. Taylor and Capt. Itankln. Tne two men ili.i not suspect trouble and came down immediately. As tlie attorneys passed into the from yaid of the hotel, the night riders covered them with their revolvers and before they hud un opportunity to retire they were surtbunded and seized. They were put on horses and carefully guarded. The night riders then quietly took up their march from the hotel, turning Into the road towards Reel Foot lake. Examination of the scene of the murder failed to reveal evidence of any struggle, capt. Itankln was strung up from a tree on tlie bank of tile luke for the fishing privileges of which he had contended with the night riders. Tim masked men then stepped bueit and opened fire on the swinging body, riddling it with bullets. Col. Taylor is the father of the football star, Hillman Taylor, who was married to Miss"'Katharine Taylor, the daughter of senator Hubert L. Taylor, last full. Capt. Itankln was a prominent lawyer of Trenton. MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 20-GoverJior Fat- teison today offered a reward of J10.000 for the arrest of the person or persons guilty of the murder or Col. Tayior and Capt. Banking ut Reel Foot lake. Governor Patterson was at Covington when tho news of the murder was received and immediately canceled his engagement to speak there today. The governor had been Informed that not only were Col. Taylor and Capt. Rankin missing, but also a. surveyor who was with, the lawyers, could not be found and may have met u similar fate. The trouble between the Inhabitants on the banks of Reel Foot like and Col. Taylor and Capt. Rankin originated several years ago when the two latter men organized the West Tennessee Land company, bought Reel Foot lake from nonresident property owners, and made regulations of their own concerning fishing privileges. Col. Taylor also secured the passage in the legislature of an uet milking it a misdemeanor to fish in the lake without paying a heavy fee. Fearing trouble Col. Taylor and Capt. Rankin remained away from tlm vicinity of the lake for some time. Recently, however, they heard that the, feeling against them hud somewhat subsided. There were some legal papers at Walnut Log which needed attention and the attorneys went there yesterday to see about them. Everlasting Case. PITTSBURG, Oet. 30-Judge Young has dismissed the writ of habeas corpus In the Thaw case. ThlB means that Thaw will not be brought here at present. Col. A. a Bird Gardlnor, who represented the New York authorities, will leave for the east tonight It la Intimated by Thaw'B counsel that they will nppeal from Judge loung's decision to the United States clr- 1 cult court of appeals. ALL PERSONS Woman Suffragettes Claim the Franchise CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT NATIONAL CONVENTION CLOSES AT BUFFALO—EQUAL RIGHTS FOR WOMEN INSISTED ON—GOOD FEELING AND HARMONY PREVAILED. BUFFALO, Oct. IG-The 10th annual convention of. tlio National American Women's Sutfrage association clones tomorrow. The convention has been marked by good feeling and harmony. .With one exception all of hist year's officers were re-elected. An invitation to hold next year's convention In Seattle was extended by Mrs. Emma Smith Devoe, stale president of the Washington suffrage association und the invitation wus ace. pled, At the afternoon session Ilnrriette M. Johnston-Wood of New York, a lawyer, read a paper on "Some legal phases of the disfranchisement of. wonv.n." Mrs. Wood quoted from court decisions in federal and slate constitutions to show that no dlstinclliiu te made as to sex in provisions relating to tlie elective franchise. They specify the rights and privileges of "persons." After quoting the 15th amendment to the federal constitution ihe speaker asked: "What language could more clearly imply the right of all citizens of the United States lo vote?" "Men who construe the law," she said, "have tried to be consistent to an unjust, 11 nlawful practice and in so doing they liave made themselves ridiculous, "The color is while when worn by men, and scarlet when worn by women and they have failed to touch the hem of the garment of Justice and truth." Mrs. Wood urged that a concentrated effort bo made to Induce women to try to register and qualify its Jurors and in the event of being refused, in each state to make ut least one test case and carry it to the supreme court. It was also recommended that bills bo paid to legislative bodies covering the following points. 1. That citizens shall equally enjoy all civil and political rights and privileges. 2. That in tho selection of jurors no discrimination he made agalust cillzens on account of sex. "i. That representuton be based on tlie electorate nnd that non-voters and non- taxi payers be disqualified. 5. (Jiving husband and wife equal rights In ouch other's property. 5. Bqual rights to tlie property of children by lather and mother. C. In case of separation that mother and father have equal rights to tlie custody of the children. A man championed the cause of woman suffrage at the evening session. Charles RusaeU of New York told 2000 delegates and their friends at an open session of the convention that he believed in votes for women just us ho believed In voles for men and for the samu reasons and for more, "They tell me women do not want the ballot," said Mr. Russell. "1 do not know. 1 know that the ballot needs women. We have in the United Stntes the worst municipal government in the worid. We have had in tlio last four years a moral wakening and have made prodigious efforts to better these conditions. We may as well confess that we have failed nnd we have failed because while We see well enough What ought to be done, there are not sufficient moral paths. Then I say that lhe electorate needs the ndditlon of the most moral element in the community now excluded from It. Whether the woman needs the ballot or not. the ballot needs the Woman. There Is not, outside of an idiot, anyone who.dous not know and understand and Instinctively feel and by Ills actions acknowledge the superior moral force of woman." The ballot In the hands of women In New Zealand. Mr. Russell declared, revolutionized political methods. They at once began a grand old house cleaning and they have kept it up ever since. "In England/ declared Mr. Russell, "the long, brilliant, magnificent struggle for woman suffrage is as good as won." VIOLATCDJJSURY LAWS WITNESS TESTIFIES HE PAID 300 PER CENT COURT PROMPTLY DISMISSED TOLMAN'S SUIT WINNIPEG, Oct. 20-D. H. Tolman, lhe money lender, was again in court today and again evidence was taken on the question of his alleged violation of the usury laws. This is the man whose agencies hi Montreal, Toronto and Winnipeg huve heen before the courts so frequently of late under scrutiny for charging exorbtfUint rates of interest. He Was given a severe jolt by the court dismissing his suit for collection of a claim. Before judge Walker today tho ense of Tolman v. Cooper was concluded. Tills action was. brought by Tolman, the money lender, to recover from tlie defendant the sum of $4S,98, which lie alleged to be due on the repurchase of an assignment of wages, The defense sot up was that tlio defendant had had several previous transactions with Tolman and that on those transactions he had paid Tolman 5128, that the correct amount should have been $125.(17, leaving $2.03 over paid. If he had paid the amount claimed In this action, JJS.9I, It would make tt total payment to Tolman of J5J..&I over and above the amount legally due and after allowing Tolman 12 per cent an the money originally loaned. One of rfie witnesses called on behalf of tlm defendant swore that he had paid Toliuun over SOO per cent on money borrowed. His honor dismissed Tubulin's acllon with costs. TERRIBLE GALE Tore Away Caboose and Hurled 't Down Embankment. CHEYENNE, Wyo.. Oct. 20-As the result of an unprecedented wreck on tho Union Pacific at Lone Tree creek, 80 miles west of here last night, six laborers are (known to be dead and several others probably met their death, while 25 or 30 others are Injured, many seriously. A terrible gale picked up the caboose of a work trtiln tore it away from Its coupling and carried It over the edge of a fill. It dropped 30 feet Willi its 40 occupants, nearly ull of whom were section laborers and the men were piled In helpless confusion among the wreckage when It lauded. The work of rescue is still In progresa and only disconnected details have come to headquarters. The names or none of the dead can be ascertained, and those of only three of the injured, conductor James Lowery, roadmas- ter Corliss and travelling auditor Sump- ton are known. & SUED FOR LIBEL « • ' « • (Western Associated Press.) 1 • MONTREAL. Oct. 20—W. U. ' • Cotton, editor of the Cowansville ' • Observer, who is running as an in- * • dependent liberal in Brome, 1 • against Hon. Sydney Fisher,- was * • today sued for libel by Sir Fred- < • erick Borden for having published » • an article from the Calgary Eye- « • Opener, Damages are placed at * • $25,000. < CALGARY JTREET CARS LINE TO BE IN OPERATION BY JULY 1. VISIT OF C. P. R. PRESIDENT IS UNEVENTFUL CALGARY", Oct. 20-Semitor Lyman Mel- vin-Jones, president of the Massey Harris company arrived last night from t.i'e north. lie was accompanied by several of the managers of the Massoy Harris company and the party travelled lu the private car Brunswick, "1 am here on a business trip," said senator Jones, "and It Is iuy intention to visit tlie various branches, of [lie M.issey Harris company throughout the northwest before I return to Toronto. I cunnot tell you how much our business lius increased during the last two years. I can say this, however, the business which the west Ims given to our company has more than justified the utiiouiit of credit which for a. time we were compelled to repose in it." Senator Jones predicts a great future for Alberta. Sir Thomas Shaughnessy, president of the C.P.R., arrived here last night in his special train. He was met by the Calgary board of trade to Whom he gave an interview. Sir Thomas would not make definite promises in regard to railway construction and branch lines around Calgary but stated that he took great interest lu Calgary aitd that it would not be overlooked. He also sated that the wings on the now C.P.R. elation would be completed early in the spring. During the course, of the meeting with the board of trade, the president slated that the building of the line northeast from Calgary as well as a branch line from Lethbrldge to Calgary would be considered. He also congratulated the city on lhe fact that real estate values hud been kept.on a saner level than in many western cities and towns. ■_ At a meeting1 of the city council last night it was decided that the city would go ahead and build the street railway. Resolutions were passed thai a portion of the railway should be in operation by July 1 next. Tenders are requested for car barns, motor generators, etc. MRJACDONALDINJUREP LIBERAL LEADER HAS NARROW ESCAPE AT ROSSLAND FALLS WHILE ALIGHTING FROM MOVING TRAIN Information lias been received from Ross- bind to the effect that J. A. Macdonald, M.L.A., the leader of the liberal opposition lu the provincial house, met with a painful accident on Monday night while alighting from the late train from Trail to Rossland in the neighborhood of his residence near Union avenue, The train was In motion at the time Mr. Macdonald got off and it seems that he miscalculated the distance with the result that he narrowly escaped falling under the train. As it was, he recoiled, ati iking Ids head against the step of the car. He was badly stunned and cut and several stitches had to be put in the wound. Jl wus learned at an early hour this morning that Mr. Macdonuld was recovering from the effects of the accident and that it was expected that lie would soon be all right again. WANT INJUNCTION Railroads Fighting Interstate Commission's Ruling. NEIW VORK, Oct. 20—Arguments on behalf oi the N.Y.C., Brie, Pennsylvania, Lehigh Valley, D, L. and \\\, and Now Vork, New Haven and Hartford railroads for an injunction suspending the order ut tlie Interstate commerce commission fixing the rates to be charged for fllllpments of grain pioducts from Buffalo lo New I'ork and Buffalo to Boston, were in tho United States circuit court today. Tlie interstate commerce ruling goes into effect Nov, 1. It Is the wish of the affected railroads to have the order held up by injunction Until the suits In equity instituted by the railroad companies against the oommlssioi have been tried. FIRST SKIRMISH Austrian Sailors Have Fight With Montenegrian Mob. BERLIN, Oct. 201 - According to the Vienna correspondent of the Tagoblatt theie has heen a skirmish between an Austrian naval guard and a mob of Monte- negrlans at Antivarl, The correspondent says in his despatch: "It is reported here from Antivarl that a* crowd of Monteno- grtaus threatened the Austrian consul. A guard for the protection of the consul was sent ashore from the Austrian squadron and hud a desultory skirmish with the mob, which lasted several hours. A Budapest correspondent says an Austrian torpedo boat lias arrested a B.ltish steamer near C'atlars on the bay of .Antivarl, loaded with arms and ammunition des tlned for Montenegro. PRUSSIAN PARLIAMENT. Emperor's Address Refers to Peaceful Solution of Balkan Problem. BERLIN, Oct. 20-The Prussian parliament wus opened hy emperor William today. In his address his majesty indicated tlie intention of tho government to Introduce a mollification of the existing antiquated three class electoral system which has been the ojeot of much agitation of recent years. Alluding to the Balkans, tho ■emperor said Germany was less Interested than lhe other powers but that the country worked with the others for u peaceful and satisfactory solution of the present difficulties. OLD COUNTRY Dr, Osier a Candidate for Lord Rectorship TRAFALGAR REMEMERED TRIBUTE TO FAIR HONEST AND TRUE SPORT AS SHOWN BY OLYMPIC COIMMITTEE IN RECENT GAMES—DURNAN AND BARRY MATCHED. (Canadian Associated Press) I.ONIJON, Oct. :a-Dr. Osier was nominated as un independent candidate lor the loid rectorship of Edlnburgn university, the others being Winston Churchill and George Wyndham. In the commons today Lt.-Col. J. E. B. Seely, liberal M.P. for Liverpool, (suited that the Newfoundland government expressed much gratification at the conclusion or the fisheries modus vlvendi. Prominent amongst tlie decorations of the Nelson monument today In Trafalgar Square, in commemoration of tlie anniversary of lhe battle of Trafalgar, is tlie tribute from tlie Bsgulmalt branch of thu navy league, hi the form of a maple leaf. In connection with the Olympic winter games, the continental footballers and tha lAJunudian lacrosse players were entertained at a banquet In tlie Holborn restaurant tonight. Librd Desborotigh said he anticipated that the Englishmen would give the Canadians a goott game ou Saturday. Foran summarized the sentiments of tlio foreign representatives when he declared that tlie Olympic committee had through* out doted in accordance with British traditions ol fair, honest and true sport. Earl Roberts and lady Sybil Grey will he present at Ihe games on Saturday. As a result of the visit to Toronto of Montague Nornuin, director of the bank of England, ami a member of Brown, Shipley und company, it is anticipated that tho latter firm will take a very active interest in Canadian investments in London, Gbldwln Smith, writing to the Guardian says "Strenuous efforts are being made by Imperialists to detach Canada more completely from her own hemisphere and attach her mure closely lo Great Britain but with little success. U'e get on pretty well with Hi" French except when they become instruments of papal policy, hut I could give strong and pleasant proof In connection with our war against the half breeds of Biitoche of the strength of race sentiment In French breasts. The most lively movement of a political kind In that quarter just now is out! tu favor of Fiencli nationalism headed by that rising politician Henri Bourassa." Allan Banister, who some lime ago married his deceased wife's sister in Montreal, was again refused the holy coiumimion in the Eaton parish church yesterday. Mr. Banister recently brought the mutter before the ecclesiastical court of arches with the result that Rev. Connor Thomson, vicar of Eaton, wa.s admonished not to repel Banister from the communion lable. Harry Sloan has offered lo match Durban against Barry (of $1000 a side and allow Barry i'-to expenses, the race to be rowed1 on Toronto bay. Blackstaffe, representing Barry, said that Barry would not go to Canada, but would row Durnan on tho Thames, allowing him (378 expenses. The Canadian lacrosse team is practising dally for the match against England lu the Olympic winter sports BB;'ieS, Tills w.ll pin; 1, and will I ho. ARE A MENACE TO MORALS That is Librarians' Opinion of Problem Novels. LONDON. Oct. 20—Among tlie most successful hooks recently published in England ure those which deal with "problems" of various kinds, Social problems, murty- Ing problems, food, health, race, war, puuco, ovuiy conceivable sort of problem haa lound i:s way hi print. So much has the problem book become tlie vogue that at the recent conference of the library association, which sat ut Brighton, it came up for special discussion and there was some talk of excluding It from the libraries, on the ground that it is a menace to morals, Last year in England, libraries supplied upwards of 70,000,000 books to the public and the exclusion of this class of work would bo a heavy Mow to authors engaged on various problem novels. The light of u librarian to exercise censorship and to attempt to reform the taste of tlie public Is regarded by some as ati act of assumption. And yet, today, librarians throughout tin- world have adopted 1 he policy or limiting their stool; of tu'thm and the general tendency is toward;; Informative and standard literature. IN COURT FOR KILLING CAT English Army Officer Appears on Unusual Charge, LONDON.. Oct. 20—Killing a cat brought the Lieutenant colonel of the 1st North Staffordshire regtriient into the Aldershot police court the other day and incidentally stirred up feeling In one regiment as to tiie quality of justice meted out ie officers and privates. The officer was accused of killing the feline pel of the second battalion of tho Scots Guards. Witness's testified that the officer rude through the barracks of that regiment followed by two fox terriers. Three drummers of the Scottish regiment were seated under a tree. They had a basket containing the cat and two young kittens. One of tlie dogs Jumped at the cat. The latter crouched on the defensive and the dog was called away by Its owner, hut returned. Then the cat flew at him. Tho officer threatened to kill the eat but the two drummers tried to catch the latter, but 11. run up a tree. The officer dismounted ami struck the cat twice Willi his riding whip. It fell to the ground senseless, lie then told one of the drummers to stump on lt« head and put tt out of misery. The offiior testified it was ids belief that, if he had left the Cat in the tree, It would liave attacked the dog again, lie was lei off with a polite intimation of opinion from the bench that he should not have done It and was ordered to pay the costs of the ease. TORONTO ACCIDENT One Killed and Three Injured by Fall of Roof. TORONTO, Oct. 20-Onc man was killed and three Injured when the roof on the new building being erected for the Harris Abattoir company near the western cattle market, collapsed today. The workmen wero removing tho wooden supports under the roof when they wero burled beneath u pile nt bricks. A Macedonian laborer named Thomas Crease, was killed. FA.GE TW* ©he UaUy Uenw. WEDNESDAY OCTOBER » ^i|i^:§S#§♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦«♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦ Send to E. CWZZELLE, Florist NELSON, B. C FOR CHOICB Cut Flowers And Artistic Floral Designs, Wedding ' Bosquets, Presentation Flower Baskets, et cetera. w« p»t Special Attention to Hall Orders 1 West Kootenav Butcher Co.| E, C, TRAVES, Manager Wholesale and Retail Dealers In FRESH AND SALTED MEATS. Nothing but fresh and wholesome! meats and supplies kept ln stock. Mall orders receive careful attention. I HOMESEEKERS t have some very choice locations In the Whutsham valley unimproved bill carefully classified and easily broughl under cultivation. The price Is based] on the number of acres of 1st., and 3rd class land ln each block. ' I have also some Improved dalrjS poultry and fruit farms ln "Fire Valf ley." Come to Needles or write I particulars. C. B. M'ALLISTER, Needles, B. Fifty miles by boat from West Rob| son on Lower Arrow lake. SWWi'SM'MKtlWSSSXSSSSXO: WHEN IN SPOKANE •top at the Hotel Raymond, the meet centrally located hotel In Spokane. Rates moderate. Bum meets all trains. vs»s$»s*&toe&ss&saesttt»ss&a Nelson Steam Lauiifj A P. O. Box 48. Telephone 144. All Undo ana all colors of Ladls* Gents* Clothing CLEANED AND DYED fflanneli, Blanket*-, Curuini, Silks, a specialty. Gloves zaaorated to took like a«w. Steam Carpet Cleaning Tout patronage solicited. PAUL NIP0U. Prcro. KOOTENAY DISTRICT | LIBERAL-CONSERVATh ASSOCIATION Candidate for House of Common A. S. Goodeve, Rossland. OFFICERS, 1908. PRESIDENT R. S. Lennle, Nelson. VICE-PRESIDENTS K. S. Mackay, M. L. A., Kaslo; Schofleld, M. L. A., Trail; ThoL j Taylor, M. L. A., Revelstoke; wl R. Ross, M. L. A., Fernle; Wn. f Hunter, M. L. A., Silver- ton; H. Q. Parsons, II. h. A., Golden. SECRETARY D. C. McMorris, Nelaon. TREASURER L. A. Campbell, Rossland. EXECUTIVE P. R. Macdonald, Rossland; Dr. Brl nail, Fernle; Thos. Caven, Cran-I Brook; T. McNelBh, Slocan; V. 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And becauso Bohemians of the American World (AND ELSEWHERE) Stand by Their Favorite Beer It promotes Health and Good Cheer; Stimulates the Heart and Brain; Means Good Fellowship Without Excess and no Headache in tho Morning. A.B.G. St. Louis Bohemian, »»i^The American Brewing Co., St. Louis. THE HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY, Distributors, Nelson, B. C. BaltlaH Only al tba Brewery 1st St. Louis.. MARTIN BURRELL SPEAKS YALE-CARIBOO CANDIDATE IN VANCOUVER DEALS WITH I88UES OF DAY IN CLEAR MANNER A v/ell and enthusistlc meeting of the conservatives was held in the Vancouver city hall Saturday evening. The speakers of Uie evening were Mr. Martin Burrell, conservative candidate ia Yale- Cariboo, and Mr. Charles Wilson, K. 0. Mr. Wilson indicted tbe Dominion government for its treatment of the province, giving telling instances from his own extensive political experience. Mr. Burrell made a brilliant and sweeping ing speech. Convincing statistics, sowing the delinquency of the Dominion government In dealing with the affairs of the country, were interspercea with flashes of rhetoric and wit, which held the attention of the audience throughout the length of a two hours' speech. He also brought from the upper country an inspiring message ot the hopefulness of the party's prospects there. Mr. Cowan did not speak, as he felt that he required a rest after the labors of thB week, but his appearance on the platform was heartily cheered. Mr. C. W| Woodworth presided, and in opening tho meeting said that since the .papers were sold that morning the conservatives did not need to hold meetings to gain voters. It was only a question of which of Mr. Cowan's opponents would lose bis deposit. Mr Charles Wilson was the llrst speaker and received a rousing reception. He said that when he .received Mr. Cowan's invitation to take his place on the platform that evening he had a little hesitation in coming forawrd, as he feared he could not say much new; everything was getting pretty well worn, but he thought it his duty to be present and show his allegiance to tbe cause and do what be could to assist. He had often acted as curtain-raiser in campaigns. He had done so for sir Charles Tupper in the past, and was pleased to do so for Mr. Martin Burrell tonight. Now may I say a word with regard lo our candidate, Mr. Cowan? said Mr. Wilson amid cheers. He is a gentleman who by his long residence in this city, by his high character and active interest ln public affairs, has earned the right to appeal for your suffrages under any conditions; and as a candidate for your suffrages as standard- bearer ln this election we are proud of him. We are proud of our candllate and of our leador, Mr. Borden, and we are satisfied as to what the result of this general election will be. (Applause.) Mr. Wilson next dealt with the pro- cinclal fisheries. Ho declared that nearly the whole of the fishery trade, formerly carried on by white men, was now carried on by Japanese. Ho pointed out that in the 14 years prior to 1894, the total revenue from fisheries of the Dominion was $1,049,000. of which British Columbia contributed 38 1-2 per cent. In these years the government expended $6,345,000 on fisheries In the eastern provinces, and on British Columbia only J1G3.240 was spent. And to this day the Dominion received the whole of the fishery revenue of British Columbia, and retained only 2 1-2 per cent, and the rest was spent In Nova Scotia and the eastern provinces, Tha Dominion called a modus Vivendi, and had never got any further. Mr. Wilson then turned his attention to the Grand Trunk Pacific and showed how the government had failed to keep faith with the province in seeing that the road was constructed in British Columbia within the time specified. If there was any one body of men who deserved credit for hastening this work it was the local conservative government, which had also practically excluded the employment of Asiatics in th» bargain It bad made. (Applause.) In speaking of the Asiatic queBtion he did not wonder it had been so much discussed as there was no other question ot such vital importance to west- em Canada. He had been counsel for British Columbia at the time of the Dominion Chinese commission. If there was one thing that Bat with damning weight on the shoulders of the commission it was the report of that commission. > The report of the Chinese commission in 1900 showed that the Orienais at that time practically controlled the fleheries, the shingle bolt and cordwood business of British Coumbla, In 1900 there were 3,000 Japanese engaged in the fisheries In this country, and this meant the displacement of 3,000 men of our own blood and race. The report stated that in some Industries the Japanese were even driving out the Chinese, and were altogether more dangerous competitors to tie white men. The report of the commission concluded with a recommendation that if the inhabitation of Japan on emigration proved inefficient, the Dominion government should pass a Natal Act and keep them out. Yet year after year the province passed Natal Acts, and the Dominion government disallowed them. Mr. Wilson continued that the only colony or dependency in the British em- pler to adopt the Japanese treaty was the Dominion of Canada, There are plenty of workingmen In this audience and I ask them whether in face of all theBe facts they can still vote for Mr. Mclnnes and white Canada. (Cries of "No", and cheers.) •We conservatives are Just as sincere on this question as Mr. Mclnnes, and Mr. Cowan, as a supporter of Mr. Borden, will have more influence to remedy this wrong than Mr. Mclnnes possibly could as a supporter of sir Wilfrid Laurier. (Applause.) ■ In closing, Mr. Wilson uttered a scathing indictment of the Dominion ■government on the treatment of the province on the question of better terms. It is fortunate for us, he added, that our local government fought this question as it did. If we ever get a conservative government that deals with our claims for better terms as the Dominion government haB done, then good-bye to prosperity for BrltlBh Columbia. (Loud applause.) Mr. Martin Burrell, in opening, expressed his pleasure at seeing Mr. cowan with them on the platform, and how glad they were lu the interior that he was the candidate of the conservative party In this city. When the committee invited him there that night he knew that it was not because it was necessary that he should come to the help of Mr. Cowan with whom it was not a question of eleoWon, but of the size of the majority. He thought it rather because the people of Vancouver might like to imbibe a little of the fresh air which swept over the wide range of hill and valley in the interior, which came the more welcome to them in the murky air of this metropolitan riding. Some of them might know that he represented a constituency larger in area than Great Britain itself, though when in the old country he told them that he had once contested a constituency of that size they seemed to think he, wasl b, colossal liar. However, he had lately driven through the length and breadth of that constituency and found the people everywhere taking a profound interest In the campaign. Everywhere he had found a most ready response to Mr. Borden's memorable words that the great issues before the people were "honest administration of public affairs, honest expenditure of public moneys, and tho appointment to public office of men of decent character and good capacity. The greatest essentials of government (Applause.) Mr. Burrell then contrasted tlie unity that he found among the conservative candidates all over the province with the divisions in Iho opposition camp. There was Mr. Smith Curtis running in Kootenay, a gentleman who went into public life in meteoric rushes, equalled only by the speed with which he rushed out. You have another instance here In Mr. Mclnnes. Now, It is strange that some years ago Mr. Curtis had no use for Mr. Mclnnes and said he was not to bo trusted. In fact Mr. MclnneB reminds me of the wordB ot Max Nordau, when he said that a man with n powerful voice and a rapid utterance could attain to any degree ot political authority In political life, no matter what he said. (Laughter.) He continued that in a gentle debate with Mr. Mclnnes at Kamloops about a year and a half ago, that gentleman had said that Mr. Burrell might know something about apples, but he knew nothing about finance. Well, he had watched the career 0f Mr. Mclnnes. and had come to the conclusion that he knew nothing about apples or about finance, except of the frenzied kind. In fact, his general politics assembled very much a pyrotechnic display, and ns this was probably Mr. Mclnnes' last nppearance In public life he was giving one of those exhibitions of fireworks which usually mark the close of a pyrotechnic displny. He was like one of those bumbs or rockets which explode with a loud noise and a stream of light more noise than light, however, and then silence and darkness closes over the performance. (Laughter) _ Mr. Smith Curtis disagreed with Mr. MclnneB. Mr. Mclnnes disagreed with Mr. Templeman, and Mr. Duncan Ross, who was running against him, disagreed with 'the whole bunch. It was quite evident that a house divided against itself could-not stand. He continued that during the quarter of a century that he had lived in Canada he belived that the present condition was creating more interest than any other he had seen, but the principles that guided the conservatives years ago were still guiding them, and nerving them for the fight and ensuring victory. (Applause.) He realized that in a contest of this kind a man must be fair and must not hit below the belt, and must be prepared to furnish the necessary and official proof for any statements of charges that he made. A few day ago Mr, Templeman had singled him out for attack and said that In a speech of his (Mr. Burrell's), the facts were contained in two or three inches, and the rest was composdd of stale platitudes and absurd speculations —in fact it was the most stupid speech that any politician ln British Columbia ever gave utterance to. However, because Mr. Templeman called it a Btupid speech, it did not necessarily follow that it was so. A most remarkable thirffe abouth the present campaign was that the Laurier government was coming before the country and had absolutely no policy to present. Ail they had done was to take for the most part the platform laid down by Mr. Borden at Halifax, including tho rural free mall delivery and more especially civic service reform. In fact it was his ardent desire for the latter, coupled with admiration amounting to affection for Mr. Borden, that had induced him to leave the peace and freedom of private life to enter this contest. He wiBhed to Bee the civil service of the country brought up to tbe same high plane that had already been established in Great Britain. He told that the British civil service was a model to the world and had done more to build up the British empire In Its scattered part3 than the British sword. At present, unfortunately, positions in the civil service were given as rewards to camp followers, and this proved detrimental to efficient woVk and an insuperable bar to the ambition of clean and capable men. Mr. Burrell then turned his searchlight on the Grand Trunk Pacific contract, and showed the holiowness of the charge of Mr. Templeman and others that the return of the conservative party would be an obstruction to the completion of the construction of that road. On the other hand the government had abused its privileges and broken its Pledges in connection with that undertaking. They had Mr. Graham now admitting that the cost of the Grand Trunk- Pacific In eastern Canada would be $64,- 427 a mile, though It had originally been estimated that It could be put down'between Montreal nnd Toronto at a cost of $28,000 a mile. Mr. Gordon's estimate ot the casli liabilities Incurred In building the road was $192,000,000. Neither Mr. Graham nor Mr. Fielding seriously disputed these figures, but they said "You must cut out the $114,- 393,000 as the cost of construction because we can borrow that," and they said "You must cut out the $10,000,000 for interest during construction because we can add that to tbe cost of construction." Then they said "You must cut out the $14,000,000 for the Quebec bridge because that would have to be built anyhow. Then you must cut out the throe and seven years interest which is guaranteed if the road does not pay because it will undoubtedly pay by that time," which in view of the fact that the railway was costing $63,427 a mile where It was originally estimated to cost $28,000 a mile. Was very unlikely But they said they,, could do without paying the Interest because they could borrow the interest. But why stop at that, said Mr. Burrell, why not also borrow the Interest on the interest. If you borrow the interest it would only amount to $1,144- 919.28. Well, I have figured it all out and if you borrow tlie interest on that you only have to pay $34,347. Go a little further and borrow the interest on that and you have only to pay $1,- 930. Tlie next step is to borrow the interest on that and you would only have lo pay $30.90 a year, and then go on still further and borrow the Interest on that and you just have to pay 92 cents (Laughter.) The more you borrow the ess you owe. This Is the logical deduction from Mr. Graham's figures, and it g osrtalnty finance of a very frenzied The more the question was studied the more closely it could ho seen that all the pledges for the construction of the G T p. from the Pacific coast had been broken. Mr. Templeman, goaded by pressure from this province had once laid a resolution on the table of »hhT° "rg!"g the com"Myt0 so <>■> KiKth« """tructlon of the road from the Pacific coast; hut some mysterious rower had been brought to bear upon !. ..fi te hai! c,awed that resolution oi tbe table, and never, introduced It and for four years after not a pick or shovel was put in the soil of British Columbia toward the construction of that road. Speaking of the Asiatic question, Mr. Burrell said that he was heartily in accord with other conservative candidates on thia question. He bad found in the old country last year that people there did not realize onr danger on this subject, but they were now waking up to it, and he would venture to say that in the very near future this eastern question would be a dominant question for the whole empire, but he belived that in the time of trial that Britain would stand by-her own. (Cheers.) On the question of better terms, while Mr. Templeman had said that it was dead, his opponent, Mr. Duncan Ross, had gone even further and said he had received a return from one of the departments which showed that British Columbia, instead of having any claim against the province, was $5,000,- 000 to the good In her financial relations with the rest of Canada. This from Mr. Ross, In spile of the fact that sir Wilfrid Laurier and the provincial premier, admitted that we had a claim. Indeed, in this matter Mr. Ross stood in splendid and pathetic isolation. Mr. Burrell then turned to the election bill of last session, showing how utterly absurd would have been the government's measure, especially applied to a sonstttuency like his, where it would have taken weeks to compile a special list, and a court of revision would have been impossible under such conditions, in fact it would have meant the virtual disfranchisement of whole constituencies. He also protested vigorously against the practice of postponing elections in the interior constituencies, not because it would alter the result ns far as he was concerned, but because it was a gross injustice to deprive the electors of the right of oastlng their ballots on the .same date as other electors throughout the Dominion. But after all, the greatest issue now before the people was tbe moral issue. It was the opportunity of the people to register their protest against a system of corruption that was sapping the moral fibre of tho Dominion. The government supporters said that the conservatives made no specific charges against the general looseness and "graft" that prevailed, but he could give specific Instances, and plenty of them, and lie gave instance afler instance, coupled with Indisputable figures nnd facts. Incidentally, ho referred to the fact that Mr. Duncan Ross was avoiding those matters in his own constituency, and spending his time Vituperating Mr. Bowser. ** Referring again to tho moral aspect of the fight ho said: "Sir Wilfrid Laurier, a short time ago, was very unfortunate in reminding his hearers of the campaign of 187S, when Alexander Mackenzie was at the head of affairs. Well, the conservatives did not attack Alexander Mackenzie, but the band of robbers at his back, who he himself said were so numerous and dangerous that he had to sit on the lid of the treasury to keep bis friends from raiding It. And today we see that Sir Wilfrid Laurier himself is sitting on the treasury lid. but unfortunately he is not so heavy as Mr. Mackenzie, and his followers manage to lift htm and get their . hands Inside. There is no more pntiietic sight In Canada today than that of Sir Wilfrid Laurier, a man of stainless character appealing to the country to help him to reconstruct his ministry and rehabilitate his colleagues. Ho is face to face with the shattering of his majority and defeat in the country, which, regardless of party affiliations will on October 20th refuse to further endorse the maladministration of the past twelve years." (Cheers.) Mr. Burrell concluded with an earnest appeal for the support of the conservative party at this crucial time. The meeting closed with cheers for Mr. Borden, Mr. Burrell and Mr. Cowan. Why Colds are Dangcrour. 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KOOTENAY LEADS AGAIN Support local enterprise and buy Kootenay Jam Co.'s PURE PRESERVES of all dealers. Canada's Best BIy's Restaurant Why not try our hot lunch every day from 12 to 3 p. m. IT IS ONLY 25 CENTS. NOTICE TO CREDITOR8 In the Matter of the Estate of Thomas Glasgow Gibson, Late of the City of Nelson, Deceased. NOTICB to hereby given that all persons having any claims or demands against ths late Thomas Glasgow Gibson, who died on the 6th day ol September, 1908, at the city of Nelson, in tbe Province of British Columbia, are required to send by post prepaid or deliver to the undersigned, solid- tor herein for John Aytoun Gibson and "William li. Hudson, executors and trustees under the will ot the said Thomas Glasgow Gibson their names and addresses and full pai t.culars tn wnunj; ot Uieir milium and statements ot their accounts and the nature of the securities if any, held by them. And take notice that after the 2Znd day Of October, 1908, the said John Aytoun Gibson and William B. Hudson will proceed to distribute the assets of the said deceased among the persons entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which they shall then have had notice, and that the ss44 Thomas Aytoun Gibson and William Hudson will not be liable for the said assets or any pert thereof to any persons of (Whose claim they ehall not then have received notice. Dated at Nelson, British Columbia, 21st September. 1908. EDWARD A. CREASE, Solicitor for the said John Aytoun Gibson and William B. Hudson. NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of Thomas Smith, Late of the City of Nelson, Deceased. NOTICE is hereby given that all per- llable for the said assets or any part there- sons having any claims or demands against the late Thomas Smith who died on the 10th day of August, 1908, at the city of Nelson, in the Province of British Columbia, are required to send by post prepaid or to the undersigned, solicitor herein for George F. Motion the administrator, their names and addresses and full particulars In writing of their claims and statements or their accounts and the nature of ths securities. If any, held by them. And take notice that after the 23nd day of October, 1908, the said George F. Motion will proceed to distribute the assets of the said deceased among the persons entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which he shall then have had notice, and the said George F. Motion will not be of to any persons of whose claim be shall not then have received notice. Dated at Nelson, British Columbia, 21st September, 1008, E, A. CREASE. Solicitor for the said George F. Motion, PHYSICAL CULTURE. Classes are now being formed and will be held by Miss Sandeman, at 614 Victoria Street, (next lire hall) from October 1st. For Information and further particulars address Box G66, Post Office. Nelson. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. Scaled, whole and separate tenders will be received until 5 o'clock p.m.. city time, Tuesday nfixt, the 27th instant for the several trades In connection with the erection of ;i stone and brick building for the society of Eagles In Nelson. The plans and specifications inny be Keen at my office on ami afler Thursday, tin; 22nd Inst, ALEX. CARRIE. Architect. Corporation of the City of fernie BYLAW NO. 63. Bylaw tn negotiate an agreement granting certain privileges to the Kootenay Telephone Lines, Limited. Whereas, the municipal council of the Corporation of the City of Fernie has the power to pass a bylaw for negotiating an agreement granting certain privileges to the said Koniemiy Telephone Lines, Limited Anil whereas, bylaw number G2 being the '•Licensing and Regulating Telephones and HI ctrlc Light Companies Bylaw," certain regulations are set forth under which the privilege may he obtained lu erect poles, pillars, posts and other appliances and to string wires thereon for tin1 conveyance ot electricity, for lhe use of telephones and Illuminating purposes to and along the pub- lie highways of tlie City of Fernle. Ami Whereas, the Kootenay Telephone Lines, Limited, has made application by petition In accordance with said bylaw number 02 for lenve to erect, construct, maintain and operate a telephone system within the city of Fertile upon the terms and conditions embodied in the agreement hereinafter set out. Anil Whereas, It has been deemed expedient lo negotiate an agreement granting such privilege to tiie Kooleuay Telephone Lines, Limited upon said terms and conditions, Ami whereas. It Is necessary for the purposes aforesaid that the electors of lhe City of Fernle shall assent lo such agreement. Wherefore, Hie Municipal Council of tho Corporation or the citv of Fernie in open meeting assembled", enacts as follows. 1. That lhe Mayor and Clerk of lhe Corporation of the City of Fernle be and they ure hereby authorized on behalf of the Corporation of lhe City of Pernio, to execute a certain agreement made between the Corporation of tho City of Fernie, party of tlie First Part, and I lie said Kootenay Telephone LlnOB, Limited, party of the Second part, to be dated the day of lhe final passage of this bylaw, which said agreement te maiked "A" on the first'Vage thereof, fi true copy of said agreement being published herewith, and to attach the Corporate Seal of the said Corporation thereto. This bylayi may be rit^d f"- all purposes as lhe Kooth lay Telephone Lines, Limited Bylaw, 1008." Read a first, second and third time, this Pith day of October, 1908. Received the assent of the electors this day of A.D., 1908. Done and passed la open council this day of \.D., 1908. NOTICE. TAKE NOTICE that tlie above Is a true copy of lhe proposed bylaw upon which the vote of the Municipality will be takon at the City of Fernle on tlie 3rd day of November. 1908 between the hours of ten o'clock In the forenoon ami eight o'clock In (be afternoon at the City Clerk's office, now siiuiited in Relief Committee building, Fernle, B.C., Oct. Kith, A.D., 1908. W. H. ROULTON, City Clerk. AGREEMENT "A" This Indenture made in duplicate this day of A.D., 1908. Between the Corporation of the City of Fernle which for Itself, its successors ami assigns, is hereinafter called "The City" of the First Fan; And lhe Kootenay Telephone Lines. Limited, a Company Incorporated under the "Companies Act, 1897" nnd amendments thereto, which for itself. Its successors aud assigns Is hereinafter called "The Company," of the Second Part. Whereas, tlio Company has made application to The City to erect, maintain and operate a telephone system Within tlie City of Fernie on the terms and conditions hereinafter set out. And Whereas. It has been deemed expedient to negotiate an agreement granting such privilege to lhe Company upon said terms and conditions. And Whereas, it Is necessary to lhe validity of such agreement that the electors of the City or Fernle shall assent to same in the manner provided by lhe Municipal Clauses Act and amendments thereto. And Whereas, the sold electors have so assented. Now, this Indenture Witnessclh that In consideration of the premises and of the covenants hereinafter contained, the said City hereby covenants with the said Company, und'the suld Company hereby cov enants with the said City as follows, that is to say: 1. That In consideration of the covenants on the part of the City hereinafter contained and of the rights, privileges and powers hereinafter granted the said Company for Itself, its successors and assigns hereby covenants and agrees that it will within sixty (GO) days from tho execution of this agreement by the said City, install and have ready to suppy telephone facilities within the limits of tlie said City, a complete, up to date and thoroughly efficient metallic telephone sysatm, day and night, for the benefit of the subscribers and the use of the public in the said municipality and will also afford a long distance connection over the wholo of Its telephone system in said province at such rates for such long distance service as may prevail from time to time on such long dls-* tance system, provided that the Council may on reasonable cause being shown, extend the time so long as may he absolutely necessary but not ln any case longer than the causa exists. 2. And tho said Company hereby covenants and agrees that tit will in the exercise of the rights and privileges hereby granted conform to and be subject to Bylaw No. 63, being the "Licensing and Regulating Telephone nnd Electric Light Companies Bylaw" and to all other bylaws of tho said1 City and all amendments thereto, and to all municipal taxation and license fees. 3. The Company hereby agrees In exercise of its rights and privileges to erect, construct, operate and maintain the said system in a manner calculated to Insure tho safety and protection of the persona and property of the public and to indemnify the said City In respect of all damages arising out of the erection, construction, operation and maintenance of tlie Bald system. 4. And the snld Company hereby agrees to permit any and every citizen of the said City requiring the same at any and all points within the City to be connected with the Company's said system and to supply telephone facilities through such connection at a monthly rental at the following rates: For telephones in residences, J3.00 per month. For telephones in all other places, Jl.00 per month. An additional charge of $1.60 for each additional branch phone used by one subscriber on one connection. Subject to a discount of 10 per cent on such rates to all subscribers paying In advance on or before the 10th day or the month for which the service is charged. Installation fee, tfi.Ofl, subject to rebate of same. If six months' rental is paid in advance. Such rates to prevail until the Company has 225 subscribers in addition to the telephones used in the office of the Crow's Nest Pass Coal Co.. Limited at the City of Fernle, after which time said company agrees that the gross rates to be charged to subscribers shall be as follows: For telephones in residences, $2.00 per month. For telephones in all other places, $3.33 per month. An aditlonal charge of $1.11 for each additional branch phone used by ono subscriber on one connection. Subject to a discount of 10 per cent on such rates to all subscribers paying in advance on or beforo lhe 10th day of the month, for which tho service is charged. Installation fee $5.00. It. Is precedent :r> lhe enjoyment or tho rights, powers and privileges hereby granted, that the Company shall not directly or indirectly Increase tlie said rates within the said City of Fernie. ,i. It Is hereby distinctly understood and agreed that should the said City nt any time be given the statutory power to construct, operate and maintain a telephone system it will be at perfect liberty to do so, notwithstanding anything contained in this agreement or In the said bylaw. fi. And It Is further understood nnd tho Company hereby agrees that the City shall have the right afler the expiry of ten years from lh" date of these presents, upon giving lo the Company six months* notice in writing of its Intention so to do to purchase at or at any time after the expiration of said ten years from the date of these presents and In then take over, own and operate the whole of said telephone system of said Company within the limits or said City and the Company shall ho compelled to sell thd same. The price to be paid shall be fixed by arbitration If the parties cannot agree, such price or valuation to be determined hy the award of three arbitrators, the City and Company to name and appoint each an arbitrator, and the said arbitrators to name and appoint a third arbitrator. such arbitration to be conducted under tlio provisions of the Arbitration act or acts of British Columbia for the time being and the said act or nets shall apply in all respects to-tin1 said arbitration, In fixing lhe price to be paid for such telephone system the arbitrators shall take as a basis of their valuation the amount which would be required to construct such a system nt the date of the arbitration and the condition in which tlio system is and shall not allow anything tor the value of the privilege granted. 7. It is hereby node stood and agreed .hnt in case of the exercise of such rlgHt oC purchase/by the said City, the said Company shall tint henceforth op rate or maintain a telephone system within the ~:' City but ■ ;h;n- lined lompan ill affect the right exercise such privilege given under tills oy- llaw as may he necessary to enable it to carry on the long distanc eonneetlon nor it.- obligation to afford long distance service as above provided. 8. Subject to the fuliillmcnt of the terms, conditions and privileges contained in paid Bylaw No. 62, and oilier bylaws aud In this agreement, which terms, conditions and privileges and in due fulfilment thereof are to be taken ns a condition precedent to the enjoyment of the rights and privileges hereby granted, the sold Company, its successors and assigns are hereby granted for a period of twenly-five (25) years from the date of ihis agreement the right, and privilege (not, liowovi r, an exclusive right ami privilege )nf erecting and maintaining pop's, pillars und iposts aud stringing, stretching, laying, maintaining, repairing and operating wires for the use of tele- plumes, in. over, upon, along and across tiny and all of the public highways or public places or the City of Fernie and erecting, constructing, equipping, operating and maintaining a telephone system and service In lhe said City of Fernle. D, 11 is hereby understood" and agreed that failure, omission, neglect or refusal to observe, keep and perform all or any of the conditions, stipulations and provisions of said Bylaw No. li'.' or of Ihis agreement by the said Company shall subject It to a. forfeiture of all privileges hereby granted to it. and tlie said Council at a meeting thereof nt which tho Company shall have been given a reasonable opportunity to bo hoard, may notify lhe Company of the requirements of the City with respect to tho matters In question, und If afler a reasonable time and subject to the right to arbitration us in said Bylaw No. 02 provided, lhe said Company shall not comply with such requirements the said Council may on proof of such non-compliance by resolution declare such privileges forfeited, AND It is hereby declared and agreed that these presents and everything contained shall respectively enure, to tho benefit of and be binding upon the parlies hereto, their successors and assigns, respectively. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the said City has caused the corporate seal thereof to hn affixed and the signatures of the Mayor and Citv Clerk thereof to be hereunder written and lhe said company has caused ■al thereof to lie hereto af- Ignatures of the President thereof to be hereunder orpot'ii and Seen written. Signed, i dice of: aled and Delivered in the pr< NOTICE. PUBLIC NOTICE Is hereby given to llm electors of the City of Fernie thai 1 require tlie presence of the said electors at the Citv Clerk's Office, now situated tn the Heller Committee building, Fernle, on the 3rd dav of November, A.D., 1008, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 8 p.m., for the purpose of voting on a Bylaw to nu- thorizH the Mayor and City Clerk on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Fernle. to execute nnd attach the Seal of tho said Corporation to a certain agreement between the said Conporation of the City of Ferule and the Kootenay Telephone Lines. Limited, which said proposed Bylaw and a-rcment are published herewith. 153-3 J. H. BOULTON, City Clone, PAGE POUR. ®he fatlij $U«t0, WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 21 'iHMWWWiWWWWWW Dutch Bulbs Direct from Holland Our shipment arrived today, comprising the most select and finest varieties of: HYACINTHS, TULIPS DAFFODILS, CROCUSES, FREESIAS, SPANISH IRIS, NARCISSUS, ETC. ETC. Every bulb especially selected and of largest size. PRICES RIGHT Beautify your homes by planting lots of these charming harbingers of spring. Separate bulbs for indoor and outdoor planting. All orders left with us last month are now ready for delivery. The Hudson's Bay Stores Stanley and Baker Sts., Nelson Sfowssswwessswe^wwsPwCTsaic^^ Imperial Bank of Canada HEAD OFFICE TORONTO Capital Authorized t10,000,OM " ' Capital Paid Up $4,990,000 I Rest $4,990,000 D. R. WILKIE, President | HON. ROBT. JAFFRAY, Vlce-Prta. BRANCHES IN BRITISH COLUMBIA Arrowhead, Cranbrook, Golden, Michel, Nelson, Revelstoke, Vancouver, ) Victoria, Kamloops. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT Interest allowed on deposits from date of deposit and credited quarterly. NELSON BRANCH J. M. LAY, Manager. Canadian Bank of Commerce Capital Paid Up $10,000,000 Rest $5,000,0$$ HEAD OFFICE TORONTO ■. E. WALKER, President ALEX, LAIRD, General Manager ■ranches Throughout Canada and In the United States and England A general banking business transacted.. Accounts may ba opened and •onduotad by mall with all branchea of thia bank. SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT Deposits of $1 and upwards received, Interest allowed at current ratta and paid quarterly.. The depositor Is subject to no delay whatever in the withdrawal of the whole or any portion of tha depoalt, J, L. BUCHAN, Manager NELSON BRANCH BANK Of MONTREAL (Established 1817) Capital All Paid Up ....$14,400,000 Rest $11,00*,$$$ HEAD OFFICE MONTREAL fit Hon. Lord Strathcona and M ount Royal, G. C. M. 8, Hon. Presldsnt Hen. Sir. George Drummond, K. C. M. G., Preeldent E. f. Cleuston, Vice-President and General Manager l~ BRANCHES IN BRITISH COLUMBIA Armstrong, Enderby, Greenwood, Kelowna, Nelson, New Denver, Nicola, New Westminster, Rossland, Summer-land, Vancouver, Vermn, Victoria, Chlllawack, Hosmer. NELSON BRANCH L. B, DEVEBER, Manager. »********»******.*»**************************.************ The Royal Bank of Canada INCORPORATED 186$, Capital Paid Up $3,900,000 Reserve Fund $4,390,000 Total Aesete $46,800,00$ HEAD OFFICE MONTREAL. ~^i ■ranches In Canada extending I A general banking buelneee from the Pacific to the Atlantic. | transacted. 8AVINGS BANK DEPOSITS. Received In eums of $1 and upwarda. Interest credited thereon quarterly at current rate. Depositors are subject to no delay whatever In the withdrawal of the whole or any portion of the amounta deposited. a A. SPINK, Manager. NELSON, B. C. BRANCH Subject to Market Fluctuations, We Will Buy 50 6. C. Copper , 6.30 10 Consolidated Smelters 70.00 5 B. C. Permanent Loan i.'jo.oo 2000 International Coal 59 1000 Royal Collieries 31 MIGHTON &GAVANAUGH BROKERS Drawer 1881 NELSON, B. C. Phone 110 ©he §aUa Uen»0. riMUbttS at Kelson Ut*t Except Monday, to Nawt Publishing Company, Limited *W. Q. McMORRIS Manaxar ANOTHER EXCU3E GONE. Aa the days go by fresh facts come to light to show that M/. Smith Curtis had absolutely no excuse for not holding tbe election in Kootenay on the same day aa in other constituencies, It has been argued all along that the law would not allow Mr. Keen to hold the nomination before the day set by the government. It was on this ground that Mr. Curtis postponed polling from October 26 to November 3, giving Mr, Keen an additional eight days in which to have his ballots printed and his ballot boxes distributed or a total of 15 days for this purpose. There has never been any attempt to say that the second postponement was necessary for any other reason than to oblige Mr. Duncan Ross, The excuse that the day of nomination in Kootenay could not have been moved forward has now, however, been disposed of by what has happened In Look Us Up -when you want building sites ln tbe city or additions thereto. PROCTER & BLACKWOOD Madden Block. Agents Nelson City Land and Improvement Company. $Q*Q*Q«**4)*b***4Q******«*****4**l>«#*M^ Something Special For camp, hotel and restaurant tradi A new line of Heavy Hams, Smoked At Particularly Low Prices. P. BURNS & GO., Limited NELSON, B. C 'lin |i|'Ml«$liail||»|l iwiajiiiiiFiiiMIIIIIII'llllliailliWISMaa^aaajai Pyrography Very Much (he Largest and Finest Assortment of Pieces We Have Ever Had Just to mention a few special articles we have. Shirt waist boxes In four sizes: 18 1-8 in. long, 9 3-8 in. wide, !) 1-2 in. deep $5.00 21 in. long, 11 1-2 in. wide, 11 1-2 in. deep $6.25 24 in. long, 13 7-8 in, wide, 13 1-2 in. deep $7.50 27 in. long, 1G 1-4 in. wide, 15 1-2 in. deep $9.50 Cigar boxes, metal lined, with moist- ener. Card and chip boxes at stools $1.25, $1.50 and $2.15 each. Plate racks $2.25 each. Tie and towel racks 70c, 75c each and up. Also photo frames, trays, plaques, pipe racks, smoker's sets, dresser boxes etc., etc. ln large variety and at prices ranging from 20c a piece up. Free Lessons Two lessons free with every purchase of an outfit, or of $5.00 worth of pieces for burning. If you can't call and make your selection, write us for complete, illustrated catalogue and prices. Outfits at $5.25 and $6.50 Each W. Q. THOMSON Phono 34. Bookseller and Stationer Nelion, B. C. MINARD'S LINIMENT CO, Ltd. Ocnts—A customer of ours cured a very bad cuse ot distemper in a valuable horse by tlie list' of MINAUD'S LINIMENT. Yours truly, VILAKDIE FRERES. two Quebec constituencies, Gaspe and Chicoutimi-Saguenay, within the past week. The returning officers in these two ridings are given the same power to fix the date of nomination and election as is conferred upon that official in Kootenay. Under that authority these returning officers set Wednesday, October 14, as nomination day in their respective constituencies, instead of Oct. 19 as in other ridings. If these two returning officers could do thia why could not Mr. Curtis have had Mr. Keen do likewise? If it was thought that ballots could not be printed in tho shop to which this work was given and the ballot boxes distributed In less than fifteen days why did he not move nomination day forward sufficiently to provide this time? There was nothing to prevent Mr. Keen doing this and, If he had, he could have had his proclamations out in ample time and have had everything else In proper shape. The reason that the same course was not pursued In Kootenay in regard to the day of nomination as in Gaspe and Chicoutimi-Saguenay was that Mr. Smith Curtis wanted the election deferred. SIR WILFRID FORGETS. Sir Wilfrid Laurier speaking at one of his meetings during the present campaign said, "I am proud to say as a libera] and as head of the government that, although we had a session lasting eight months, there was never a chaige brought against the government," This is most refreshing. Sir Wilfrid Laurier in the same speech complained about the charges which the members of the opposition were making against the government in this campaign, which he called "scandal talk." Sir Wilfrid must be very forgetful. Practically every charge which is now being made against the government was also made from the floor of the house of commons last session, although some o: them were discussed there at pre-. vious sessions. , How did the government meet these charges in the house? By granting the investigations asked for by the opposi tion? No, by refusing to bring down the papers which would prove the charges and by upholding witnesses who, in the public accounts committee, refused to answer questions which might reveal irregularities. The government fought investigation at every turn, but even then facts have come out which show how government hangers-on have been alowed to enrich themselves at the country's expense. Resolution after resolution asking for inquiry into the matters relating to the administration of the country's affairs was voted. On February 6 last, after charge after charge had been made against the manner in which the crown lands had been handled, Sir Wilfrid Laurier called upon his supporters in the house of commons to vote down the following resolution moved by Mr. R. S. Lake, conservative member for Qu'Appelle: "That ln the opinion of this house a committee of nine members should be appointed to investigate, enquire Into and consider all matters relating to the alienation, granting, rental, leasing or otherwise, of the public lands of Canada or for rights to the same, or of timber thereon, and to report upon the matters aforesaid to this house." Sir Wilfrid's supporters did exactly what he told them to do and this resolution was defeated. The same course was followed by Sir Wilfrid and the government scores of time last session and the establishment of the facts beyond the shadow of a doubt thus prevented. SU11 Sir Wilfrid Is telling the people that "there never was a charge brought against the government." WHY THI8 DIFFERENCE? For some reason which has never been explained the present Dominion government has consistently neglected the Interests of BrltlBh Columbia. Not only is this so in regard to Asiatic exclusion and better terms, but also in other matters. Take, for example, the big bridge over the Fraser river at New Westminster. Not one cent did 'the Dominion contribute to this, although It gave a million dollar subsidy to abridge at Quebec which was to have been erected under similar conditions. Both were bridges over large rivers wholly within a province and both were combined railway and traffic bridges. The only difference was that the New Westminster bridge was built as a provincial public work while the one at Quebec was undertaken by a private company, whose assets were practically entirely the municipal and government subsidies It-had been promised. The people of British Columbia do not complain about the government giving aid to a bridge ln Quebec but most of them are unable to understand why this province is not entitled to equal consideration. When the company was formed Its members subscribed a total of $CG,000 toward the cost of the bridge, which was placed at $4,000,000. The city of Quebec and the province of Quebec between them gave subsidies aggregating $350,000 and the Dominion followed this up with a subsidy of $1,000,000, making a total public contribution of $1,550,000 to an enterprise the promoters of which had to put up $66,000 as their Bhare. The balance of the money was to be secured by debentures. In 1903, the promoters had come to the conclusion that the bridge was going to cost $8,- 000,000, Instead of half that amount, and they applied for additional help as the company was then insolvent. It was determined to make this bridge practically part of the new Grand Trunk Pacific railway scheme and the government guaranteed the company's bonds to the extent of nearly $7,000,000, the only condition being that the shareholders should put up an additional $200,000, making their total contribution-df $266,- 000 to an $8,000,000 undertaking which would be their property when completed. It may be mentioned that the promoter of this enterprise was S." N. Parent, the present chairman of the Transcontinental railway commission as which he receives a salary from the Dominion of $10,000 per year. For years Mr. Parent was president of the bridge company, premier of Quebec and for a time provincial treasurer and also mayor of Quebec. As premier and provincial treasurer and alsp as mayor of Quebec he was paying money on account of the subsidies from the province and the city to himself as president of the bridge company as work progressed. When his own supporters In'the legislature ouBted him from office there sir Wilfri Laurier made him chairman of the Trancontln- ental railway commission and he has since continued to hold his office as president of the bridge company. All told Mr. Parent has taken $24,250 out of the funds of the bridge company as salary as president in addition to the salaries he has been drawing from his public positions. The major portion of this came out of the money that the Dominion government paid the company on account of the million dollar subsidy. The fate of the bridge will he remembered by all. It fell last year killing 75 of the -workmen employed on it. As a result the Dominion government, the province of Quebec and the city of Quebec are out the money they have paid on aiccount of the subsidies which they gave and the Dominion is addition Is out the amount of the bonds which it had actually guarantied, some four million dollars. Tlie government is now going to undertake the erection of the bridge which when completed will have cost the people of this country close upon $12,000,000, certainly quite a larga sum. Notwithstanding the generous manner in which the government treated the Quebec Bridge company it could not give any assistance whatever toward the building of a bridge across the Fraser In Athletics Second Wind —means the calling into action of the reserve forces of the body. A good reserve force Is as necessary to the business man and the housewife aB to the athlete. The regular use of Bovril builds up a large strength reserve and this makes sustained effort of mind and body possible. It also enables the system to successfully resist the attacks of disease. BOVRIL river in thlB province, the cost of which waa upwards of two million dollars. This undertaking the people of British. Columbia were forced to finance themselves, although the Dominion government was only too willing to practically build a bridge as a present to Mr. Parent and his friends. This Is a sample of the manner In which the present Dominion government has treated British Columbia ever since it assumed office. EDITORIAL NOTES. If the Dominion government could afford to give one million dollars as a subsidy to a private company to erect a bridge acrosB the St. Lawrence river why was it that it could not give anything toward a bridge over the Fraser In this province? How Is the Dominion government going to pay for all the public works that It is promising these days? If returning officers in Gaspe and Chicoutimi-Saguenay could move forward the date of nomination why could not the returning officer in Kootenay do likewise? Mr. Smith Curtis will please answer. Hon. William Templeman, British Columbia's representative in the Laurier cabinet, says that better terms are "as dead as Julius Caesar." On Monday night Mr. Templeman may be "as dead as Julius Caesar," politically speaking, of course, "If It is true that government officers have corruptly left names off the voters' list, as is alleged, why do not the aggrieved parties take the matter Into the courts and punish the wrongdoers?—Victoria Colonist. Why should Canada prepare men for the Japanese navy, to the exclusion of white men' from the fishing Industry on the Pacific coast? That, however, ,, Is what is being done as a result of the Dominion government's policy on the question of Asiatic exclusion! "Above the ties of party allegiance must be kept in sight the necessity that honest men of all parties shall insist on honest expenditure of the public funds, honest administration of the public domain and decent appointments to office, based on character and public service."—Mr, Borden. The manner in which the government is prostituting the public service to its own partizan ends, is shown by a reason given In an eastern liberal paper as to why Col. H. H. McLean was likely to defeat Mr. R, D Wilmote, conservative candidate in Queen's-Sunbury, New Brunswick, which was because of the patronage that had been dispensed In the riding, it being significantly added "Senator Gillmour has carefully nursed the constituency." Even lobsters are playing a prominent part In the election in New Brunswick. It appears that in the waters off St. John county the fishermen have been allowed to take lobsters 9 Inches in size, while In Charlotte county the smallest that could be taken was 10 1-2 inches. A couple of days ago, however, the government changed the regulations so aa to allow the fishermen of Charlotte county to take lobsters 9 inches in size, the same as in St, John county. Evidently there is also supposed to be'another brand of fish around. The government apparently thinks the fishermen are suckers. Tho people of southrn British Columbia are entitled to an experimental farm but the government was too busy enriching its friends at the public expense to bother about such a thing. CO A L ICE, COKE and WOOD wi Una li Slick ul cm Dcll.tr rrematl. tie Mil Kami MIT COM j lhe Kootenay Ice & fuel Co. K.affifflSJ^«fl Silverware Noth.'ng gives your table a more refined appearance than a few pieces of choice silverware. We have a stock of SILVER TEA SERVICES which will give your table that appearance of exclusiveness which appeals to every woman. Come in and look through our stock, we will be pleased to have you call. Impaired Eyesight If you have any trouble with your eyes, do not neglect to consult an optician at once. Our optical department is fitted with the most modern instruments for a thorough test, and this coupled with our wide experience enables us to Insure you an accurate analysis ot your trouble. Call today. My Watch Was Wrong If your watch Is always running slow or fast'or sometimes not at all, yau might aa well not carry one. If yours does not keep accurate tltme, bring It to our repair department and we will put It into shape that It will be useful, to yon and you can rely on a satisfactory piece of work. J. J. Walker <°'-Baker st Graduate Optician and Jeweler e WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 21. tfhe ©alls |Uttt», PAGE FIVE /a>7 Annable's Column Buy Fruit Land At Burton City and you will be ln the centre of the largest tract of level land on the Arrow lakes. 6000 Acres of good, level fruit land, free from stones. In the next two years, within five miles ot Burton City 500 People will be engaged in the culture of fruit and the land is so level and the roads bo good, that fruit growers will be able to Ride In Automobiles to and from the post office and in their social visits. In July we placed on the market a m subdivision ol 10 and 20 acre blocks, fronting on the lake shore at Orchard Beach, which is four miles above Burton City. Two-thirds of these blocks are fold already. Every homeseek- er that we have shown over this property has purchased one or more of these blocks for an orchard home. Four blocks fronting on the lake shore are still left, any one of which are good. $100 Down Will secure you one of these orchard blocks and tbe further payments we will arrange to suit you. Do not delay. Have one selected for you now. To any one purchasing one or more of these blocks before October 20th we will pay $25.00 for expenses to examine the property. Write for photographs ol the fruit exhibit at the Nelaon fair from the Arrow Lake. Hundreds of people who saw this exhibit said that they were th* largest apples they ever saw J.L Annable Ward Street Nelson. 6. C. HOTEL ARRIVALS OF A DAY HUME—R. Bell, Salmo; W. B. Zwioky, Kaslo; H. G. Nichols anil wife. Miss Foot, H. T. Tuttle, Ymlr; A. Alfltronv, It. Church, Spokane; A. FraBer, London; B. M. Far- rell, Qrunby; P. J. Wegner, Chicago;' P. H. Biirnliam, Grand Forks; F. E. Armstrong, Rossland; W. 8. Johnston, Fargo. STRATHCONA-Mr. and Mis. Retallack, Kaslo; N. A. Mclntyre, W. C. Hodgson. J. McSliane and wife, E. Slicpard. Vancouver; A. Marten, Chlcnpo; Miss Mattzallh, Germany; Miss Krupp, Austria; R. D. Turner, Winnipeg. THE QUEEN'S ■WEI STREET A. LAPOINTE, Proprietor. Large and comfortable bedrooms. Rates $2.50 to 15.00 per week. European Plan. QUEENS—R. C. InsllB, Crawford bay! J. Thomson, M, Mclntyre. A. L. Hoiiffli- ton, H. J. Jaylla, Revelstoke; F. W. Faux, Calgary; G. Claanson, Edmonton; M. H, Hatlty, Vancouver. The Klondykc Hotel VERNON STREET Headquarters for miners, ■mriter- men, loggers and railroad mea Rates: $1.00 per day np. NELSON ft JOHNSON, Propi. KLONDYKB-E. Larson, Grand Forks; S. Sorensen, Granite; H. McKenzle; E. Miller, Gerrard; Miss Dnnielson, Salmo; C. Mtkelson, Silver King. Tremont House Baker St., Nelson Malone to Treglllus, Propi. European Plan, 50o. np American Plan, $1,25 and Jl.M Meals, 85o. SPECIAL RATES PER MONTH TltKMONT—J. Thompson. Miss S. Bert- liel, Salmo; H. Cole. J. H. Galbralth, Hall; N. Sackridcr, Sliver King; A. McKesson, Erie. Grand Central Hotel OPPOSITE POST OffiCE American and Coropean nan J. A. ERICKSON GRAND CENTRAXr-H. Penaen, Procter; 3. M. Appleton, Sunshine bay; H. Kennedy, D. Scanlan, J. B. Fair, Silver King; A. Branlgan, wife and daughter, Grenfell; J. MoCallum, D. MorrlRon, A, J. Boru and Wife, Northport; J. Jackson, Fife. Madden House Thoa. Madden, Prop, Bate St, Wall Furnished Rooms With Bath Bert Board In tho Clt» to COMFORTABLE BOMS MADDEN-J. A. Gillespie. Calgary; W. Fefney, B. Feeney, Salmo; N. Vincent, Hall. NELSON — S. Mason, Taber; J. Beau- champ, h. A. Parker, A. Erlckson, Creston; J. Perry, Trail; J. L. Funk. Needles. BABTLETT-P. Owens, W. Ballley, Vancouver; R. Joens, M. Carleton, Greenwood; W, Imer, Grnnd Forks. LAKBVTJ3W-A. Chambers, Sllverton; E. MficgreRor, Fernle: L. Strondel. Beasley. KOOTENAY-J. MclBnac. Creston; W. G. Rusnak, J. AndyBhruk. M. Rywego, J. Poplwchuk, N. Amaniuck, Michel; E. Deu- Tnont, E. RosaiiK, Slocan; J. Johnson, 8. Frnnson, Tunnel. SILVER KINd-P. Wade, S, Nelson, E. A. Wolfe, E. StrantJt, Vancouver, ROYAL—J. Mould, Trill; H. Bowyer, Granite; R, C. Bysaac, Fruitvale; B. B. Coomber, 8-Mlle; J. Lowls, Spokane; W. Hedlalie, Hedley: P. S. Dakelln, Okanagan. SHKRiBROOKE-G. LeBInnc, Slocan; P. Phllbert, P. DuHols, Silver King; W. Munch E. Huat, Koch siding; Q. F. Smythe, Midway. Prince Rupert Fatality. VANCOUVER, Oct. 2 0—Peter Johnson, of New Westminster, a laborer employed on the construction of the G. T. P. was struck by failing rock and instantly killed at Prlnco Rupert, Down on Gambling. LEXINGTON, Ky., Oct. 20—The Kentucky racing commission this afternoon revoked the license of Latonla Jockey club because the club Is allowing book making and violating the rules of the commission. More proof that Lydia E.Pink- liaiu's Vegetable Compound cures female Ills. Mrs. John Scott, 489 Grand Trunk St., Montreal, writes Mrs. Pinkham: '* I was very much run down in health from a female trouble, was thin, nervous, and very weak, and suffered from bearing down pains. Indeed I did not care whether I lived or died, I felt so badly sometimes. "Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound completely cured me of all my troubles. 1 gained in flesh, and am free from backache, female trouble, \ sick headaches, and nervousness. "I heartily recommend Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for all women's ailments, knowing what it has done for me." FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN. For thirty years Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, made from roots and herbs, has been tbe starward remedy for female ills, and has positively cured thousands of women who have been troubled with displacements, inflammation, ulceration, fibroid tumors, irregularities, periodic pains, backache, that bear- mg-downfeeling, flatulency, indigestion, dizziness or nervous prostration. Why don't yon try it? Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick women to write her for advice. She has guided thousands to health. Address, Lynn, Mai*. COMMUNICATIONS Letters to The Dally News on current topics are cordially invited, subject to the following terms: The letters must be plainly written (typewritten preferred) on one side of the writing paper only, of reasonable length and must be signed by the writer for publication. The Daily News Is not responsible for the views expressed by correspondents. FREE ELECTRIC LIGIJT. To the Editor of Tlie Daily News: Dear Sir,—Will you please allow me apace to suggest something for the benefit of the poor and the better lighting and advertising of the city? Say that the city allow one porch light free to every house using electric light "Who will help me start a petition to the council to help the poor as above? Every city (except Nelson) of which I have any knowledge, owning their own power plant, make no charge for porch lights. Now, why cannot the council do something of this kind to enlighten the poor? Yours truly, JOHN W. LINEBAUG-H, Cab driver. MIGHT EXPECT BETTER Canada Presbyterian Deals With Government Tactics. Might we not expect that at least the leaders among our public men, those who from their position would naturally be ranked as statesmen, would deprecate political practices of the baser type1 and refuse to resort to what is certainly a form of bribery by giving the electors to understand that greater favor will be shown them and most public money spent in their community if they return a government supporter? It is disheartening to find a cabinet minister, an able and accomplished man like the postmaster gen- ernl, hinting, in support of a candidate who needed no such doubtful backing, at the good things the government had done for the constituency and the better tilings that might be expected. The case just mentioned Is not adduced because It is unique. Other and much grosser forms of tho same appeal can be found in the annals of the present campaign, though perhaps from the lips of less conspicuous men. Nor Is the practice of which we complain new. It was complained of bitterly— and justly—by the party now in power in the days when they were in opposition. The discouraging thing Is that we seem to have made so little progress towards a higher plane of politics.—Canada Presbyterian. N. Y. Synod Meets. WINGSTON, N. Y., Oct. 2ft—The Presbyterian synod of New York and New England opened its sessions tonight at Wurtz street Presbyterian church here. The 175 delegates present. The synod represents 900 churches and 1200 ministers and will continue in session until Thursday evening. Cold in Europe. BERLIN, Oct. 20—Central Europe Is at present in the grip of the coldest weather that has been experienced in any month of October since 1SG6. The thermometer ranged from 7 to 15 degrees below the freezing point, and there has been a heavy fall of snow In Silesia. /, Another Strike. ' BOSTON. Oct. 2 0—The factory of the G. M. Walton shoe company of Chelsea, was shut down today and 1800 hands became idle as the result of a strike of 200 workmen begun last week. The strikers demand the same wages, as are paid In Lynn factories. RAKE-OFFJTJT. JOHN HOW DREDGINtS CONTRACTOR WAS FORCED TO "DIVY UP" HOW DR. PUGSLEY AND GEORGE M'AVITY ARE PARTIES "On October 15, 1905" says contractor Mayes In his affidavit. "I received a telegram message from Dr. Pugsley asking me to call and see him next day, which I did. He said, 'Mr. Mayes, I am ln need of money, and it would be nice if you could help me.' "I said what do you want It for, a loan? " 'Well, said Dr. Pugsley, 'you see, it will be nice to have some one who could do something for you while in Ottawa.' There was always something to be done, and, if I could not give him a check, that I" could give him a note for three or four months. 'I asked him how much, and he said, 'Oh. about J260O or $3000.' I said, 'This Is itoo much, hut I suppose I will let you have a note for four months for $2000:" "Dr. Pugsley then made the note ont, and I signed it. He said he felt sure that he would give me good return for it or pay it back. I went out, ^and was followed shortly afterwards ny George McAvity, who asked mo what In the devil I gave Dr. Pugsley so much for. He thought J1000 more than enough. "I asked why he had not said so, and he replied that he could not interfere, but thought It a pretty hard time to ask me for money. 1 said, yes, and what did he do for it? And McAvity said that he (McAylty) had arranged with Mr. Hyman. "On July 24th last I wired the minister that my contracts were completed, The engineer In charge had given hln certificate, and I was then entitled to receive the balance of all the moneys earned, as well as all moneys retained for the performance of my contracts. "Not having received any money. I saw the minister on August 21st at St. John. He Insisted that I should ]>ay McAvity the balance which he claimed to be due under the agreement before he would let me have my money. 1 said Can you as a minister of the crown hold my money that way? "He said that he could." Following is the memorandum of agreement between contractor Gershon S. Mayes and George McAvity, president of the St. John Liberal association, read by premier Hazen in connection with the sworn statement by Mr. Mayes that he had been compelled to pay Mr. McAvity a rake-off ^of five cents a yard before he could get a diedging contract from the federal government:— "Memorandum of agreement made this fifth day of September, In the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and five, between Gershan S. Mayes, of the city of St. John, in the province of N. 13., contractor, and George McAvity. of the same place, merchant. "Whereas the said Gershon S. Mayes has made a contract with the government of Canada to dredge a certain portion of the harbor of St. John for fifty-five cents per cubic yard, and whereas the said George McAvity is Interested in the said contract with the government of Canada to dredge a certain portion of the harbor of St. John for 55 cents per cubic yard. "And whereas it has been agreed between them that the said George McAvity shall receive all moneys paid to the said Gershon S. Mayes, for the said work over and above fifty cents per cubic yard. "Now this agreement wltnesseth that the said Gershon S. Mayes, In consideration of one dollar In hand, well and truly paid at. or before the sealing and delivery of these presents,' and divers other good causes and considerations him thereunto moving, hereby agrees with the said George McAvity to pay the said George McAvity, his executors, administrators or assigns, all moneys which may be received by the said Gershon S. Mayes for dredging the said harbor of St. John upon the above mentioned contract or any continuation thereof, over and above fifty cents per cubic yard, and the said Gershon S. Mayes agrees to pay the said George McAvity as the same are received by him from the government of Canada or from other persons paying the said Gershon S. Mayes for the said dredging. "In witness whereof the said parties have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written. "Sealed and delivered in presence of (Sgd.) "GERSHON S. MAYES, (L|S.) "GEORGE M'AVITY (L|8|) "And whereas the said George McAvity is to receive moneys out of the performance of the above contract, he agrees and promises to use his Influence and endeavors with the minister of public works or the government at Ottawa to increase the number of yards to be dredged at the aforesaid site of contract. (Signed) 'GEO. McA." Sharp Earthquakes. MANILA, Oct. 20—Two sharp earthquakes were felt here today followed by a third which was less severe. No damage was done ln or about Manila aud as yet no report has been received from other places on the Islands. The first shock came at 1:10 a. m., the second at 1:45 a. m. and the third at 3:40 a. m. ■ Collapse of Roof. WILESBARRE, -Pa,, Oct. 20—The rcof over the roundhouse of the Lehigh Valley Railroad company collapsed this afternoon. It Is reported that a score of employees were caught under the debris and a number of them killed. af to to to We Sell tbe Same Goods for Lew Honej One Price far Enrjrbedy ui That the Lowest to to to to to to to to to to m m m st°" in r A i^iKFivc store :c NlcAuncK 5 "r $10.00 and $11.50 Skirts for $7.50 Just 60 of these skirts left. They're here in all the wanted colors, such as green, brown, cardnial, navy and black, all this season's make, perfect In style, fit aad finish, at each $7.50 Dressing Sacquesat $1.00 These are made of an excellent quality of soft fluffy wrapperette, nicely trimmed and neatly made; worth $1.25 your choice now for $1.00 Ladies1 Dressing Gowns at $5.75 Made oE good quality eiderdown, trimmed with ribbon or silk cord, full sweep around tbe bottom price. .$5.75 Choice Millinery Coming fresh from the world's best market every day, new shapes, new trimmings and new materials. If you want your hat now, see these. If you don't come anyhow. MEAGHEI CO. to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to GREAT LOSS^OF LIFE THOUSANDS OF CHINESE WERE DROWNED DAMAGE IS MUCH GREATER THAN AT FIRST SUPPOSED AMOY, Oct. 20—The damage done In Thursday's typhoon was much greater titan at first supposed. In Chang Chow 3000 houses were destroyed and 1100 persons killed. In Lan Choiig, 15 miles west of Chang Chow, six hundred houses were destroyed and 1200 persons killed. Five years ago Lan Chong was flooded and three thousand persons were drowned. Fifteen miles north of Chang Chow three villages were entirely destroyed in Thursday's storm, four hundred persons being killed. DYSPEPSIAJHEN ENDED MANY- FOLKS HERE SUFFERING FROM STOMACH TROUBLE GIVE YOUR STOMACH A GOOD EAT WITHOUT FEAR It' wluit you .just ate is souring on your stomach or lies like a lump of lead, refusing to tllffPSt, or yon belch gas or eruatate Hour, undigested fond or have a feeling of dizziness, heartburn, fullness* nausea, bad taste in mouth and stomach headache— that is Indlgt-Mion. A full case of Pape's Dlapepsln costs only £0 cents and will thoroughly cure the worst catte of dyspepsia, and leaVe sufficient about tlie house in cast' sonic one etea lu the family may Buffer from stomach trouble or Indigestion. Ask your pharmacist to show yon tlie formula plainly printed on these HO rent cases, then you will understand why dye- peptic trouble of all kinds must go and why they usually relieve a sour stomach or Indigestion In fire minutes. Get a ease now und eat one Irlnngule after your next meal. They are harmless and taste like candy, though each contains power sufficient to digest and prepare for assimilation into the blood all the food you eat; besides, It makes you go to the table with a hearty appetite; but, what will please you most Is that you will feel that your stomacli nnd Intestines are clean and fresh and you will not need to resort to laxatives or liver pills for biliousness or constipation. This city will have many Diapepsln cranks, as some people will call them, but you will be cranky about this splendid stomach prescription, too, If you ever have indigestion or gastritis or any other stomach misery and eat just one ttiangule of Diupepsln. REFERRED TO HAGUE Germany and France Agree Over Casa Blanc Incident. PAIUS, Oct. 20—Franco has accepted the offer made by Germany to refer to the Hkgue tribunal the settlement of tlie question which has arisen between the two gov- ernments over the arrest at Casa Blanca of deserters from the French foreign legion, who ft te alleged were under the protection of Germany. She asks, however, that the fncts as well as the question of international rights involved, be Included. For Chronic Diarrhoea. "While in the army in 1863 I was taken with, chronic diarrhoea," says George M. Felton of South Gibson, Pa. "I have since tried many remedies but without any permanent relief until Mr. A. W. JDln of this place persuaded me to try CnamDer- lain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, one bottle of which stopped It at once." For sale by all druggists and d«al- Mlnard'i Liniment Relieve* Neuralgia. ' /5^fc*tV rfCt- *<£&¥ tCLlte tVa^C !tc^<*4& this milk?" to continue the distribution of pure milk amongst the poor of Toronto for at least another month, says the Home Journal of Toronto in its issue for October, speaking for the Women's Christian Toninerance union. Anxious mothers have looked upon the improvement In their little ones and with the drouth and hot weather still upon tlie country have anxiously asked what might become of all that has been ac- ccmplished should they be compelled to go back again to the disease breeding product that is sold In the shops. Tlio only thing possible under the circumstances has been to continue tlie distribution until the cold weather limited to some extent, the activity of disease germs. We have arranged therefore to continue the milk stations until September 2(i and thus our campaign or at least our tight through these agencies for the lives of the poor children in this city practically ceases ■with this issue of the Home Journal. But the good work is not to pause on this account. Our whole aim by this practical demonstration of what may and should be done to stay the progress of this modern juggernaut has been to stir up public thought here and elsewhere in the endeavor of secure the removal or amelioration of such fearful destruction of human life in this and other civilized Christian communities. First of all a word as to what tlie campaign ln Toronto has meant. The two pure milk .stations in the congested districts have distributed 14,148 half pint bottles of milk from healthy cows and delivered direct to the poor people. 2,8'JO being given free tu those without sufficient means to pay for the milk and the balance paid for at the rate of eight cents a quart, the price of common "bulk" or open milk in tho stores. Tho milk cost lutd down in the stations eleven cents so thut a I033 of three cents was made in every quart scld. At leust one hundred and fifty! babies were served with the milk besides a number of consumptives who were given the privilege of using it free. In connection with the milk distribution ten thousand pamphlets ou "How to take Care of the Baby" printed In English, Italian and Jewish were put id the hands of the mothers and deaconesses regularly visited the hemes supplied with milk ns well as gave ad vide to the mothers and others Galling dally. In thia way we were able to se that the product got to where it was most needed and that the greatest possible good resulted from its use to those receiving it. At the very beginning of the season (July 2nd), on one of the hottest days, an analytical test was made without the knowledge of those supply Ing us, of the '•certified" milk and also some samples purchased In shops in the slum district. We give the results herewith. The pure milk showed a butter fat content of 9.5 per cent, as against about 4 per cent. In the other sample taken from the Central Pure Milk station developing only 05,600 to a cubic centimetre, while the samples- procured from the shops ranged from three millions aud a half to seven millions and a half, one being pronounced "too largo to count." The sample of our pure milk was taken at the very outset for a comparison with shop milk when our arrangements were imperfect, nevertheless the result was thus considerably below 100,000, the Rochester standard for summer purity. Several tests liave since been made of the pure milk alone showing much less. The work has been conducted under many disadvantages but lias been rich in results and auggestivenes as to what might be accomplished under more favorable conditions. With the active co-operation of the health department It could not only be extended but made more effective and we are glad to he able to say that Dr. Sheard the medical health officer of Toronto, who has given the milk question a vaBt amount of careful thought, has expressed himself as not only In thorough sympathy with the movement, but proposes shortly to introduce a measure to the city council that will ensure a better mill; supply. During the coming month a conference will be held of those interested in the campaign in Toronto for pure milk with a view to more definite results from the experiments thnt have heen made thia year and It Is hoped (hat arrangements may be in shape sufficiently early to warrant such an extension of these "Pure Mill; Stations for the Poor" as will result in even greater results than have been achieved during the past season. The recent proposal to establish a civic "cleaning plant" for pasteurizing milk for the poor Is not regarded with favor by the authorities who realize that their first duty is to make clean the sources of supply and following this the means and method of delivering. The city might as well undertake to draw drinking water from the sewerage laden waters of the bay and purify it as to encourage the bringing of filthy milk from the four quarters of the compass and thus endeavor to atone for the carelessness nnd greed of its producers hy public cleansing. ■ It ought to he one of the simplest things in the world to ensure a pure mjlk supply tor any city like Montreal or Toronto. The key to the situation If tlie licensing and inspection not only of delivery depots and conveyances but 02 the farms whence the product comes. Let the license Tees be sufficiently large to cover effective inspection. In Winnipeg the charge is ten dollars a rig iuifi a dollar a head on the dairy cews with a further yearly license on stores selling. Milk Funds are thus provided for a thorough Inspection of all farms, dairies and distributing depots. If the cows are healthy, the surroundings clean, tho milk immediately cooled to 50 degrees or less and sealed either in sterilized bottles or cans almost the entire danger of conveying disease through milk to those unable to fight off the evil effects of disease germs will be removed. The government of this country goes to enormous trouble and expense to protect the people against bad whiskey and most ingenious methods have been adopted to detect and punish adulteration. Bad or even good whiskey may kill a man in twenty of thirty years but dirty milk will kill a child in a few hours, It kills thousands of them every summer of the well to do as. well as the poor, and yet the government seems able to do no more than once a year publish analytical reports showing the variation of milk in butter fat and solids In various parts of the country. RADICAL DEPARTURE Emperor of China Receives the Officers of American Battleships. TOKIO, Oct. 20—The most significant event In the visit of the American fleet to Japan took place today when rear admiral Sperry, his flag officers and the captains and commanders of the sixteen battleships were presented to the emperor and empress under circumstances evidencing a radical departure from ali court precedents in order to do favors to the Americans. The emperor of Japan, at luncheon ■today received in audience rear admiral Charles H, Sperry, commander in chief of the American battleship fleet, the three rear admirals commanding divisions, a score of captains and the chief of staff and flag lieutenants. The ceremony at the Imperial palace, which occurred shortly before noon, was one 0" the most brilliant features of the week's celebration. Canada in Fiction and Fact. Canada-West for October has a striking article by Arthur Stringer, in which the authors who. make a specialty of Canadian stories are shown ln their faults. Kipling, Sir Gilbert Parker, Jack London, Stewart Edward White, Rex Beach, Richard Harding Davis, William DeMorgan and several other eminent writers who have heen exploiting Canada as a barren waste of perpetual snows populated by a sparse mixture of heroes and men and women of very hard morals or no morals whatever,- are quoted freely and their misconceptions shown, in contrast with the Canada of fact. The article discloses in sharp relief an ignorance of climate, geography, history, law, and pretty much everything else relating to Canada, on the part of these and other distinguished gentlemen—and some' almost equally distinguished women. Credit, is given the writers who know the truth about Canada, and write of it with that In ■ »»rv|CC«Senil your nuni and I #A III IT address tod you will rt- aaa^TaaMaWUmmmW „,.„ fc frM ma,,^ 0f BLOC UK'S COMPOUND PENNYROYAL TEA. A pawerhd but harmless vegetable medicine tor sickness peculiar to women, 1 and all diseases arising therefrom. All dniitglits sell at 33o, or poitpald tor price from Dr. T. A. Slocum, Limited) Bpadtna Avenue, Toronto. 9 ^JOjmLJlRECTORT^ Silver King Hotel Baker Sreet, Nelson. Regular Boarders, $6.00 per Week, Rates, 11.25 aud SI.50 per Day. Best 25 Cent Meal In the City. (On City Time.) D. McRAE, Prop. Nelson Hotel Bar BAKER ST., NELSON. First Shipment of Limes. Beet Appointed in the City. Finest Liquors and Cigars, INK & WARD, Proprietors, Try a "Gin Ricky." Bartlett House O. W. BARTLETT, PROP. Tks best It a day souse ln town. A Miner's Home. Kootenay Hotel MRS. MALLETTE, Proprietress. A home for everybody. Every convenience given to the travelling public. Electric piano. Cuisine unexcelled Rates $1 per day. Sherbrooke House NELSON, D. C. One minute's walk from C. P. R. station. Cuisine unexcelled; well hoated and ventilated. BOYER BROS.. Proprietors. Lakeview Hotel Corner Hall and Vernon Streets. N. MALLETTE, Proprietor. Two blocks from city wharf. The best dollar a day house In Nelson. ALL WHITE HELP. Sunnyside Hotel Baker Street. Nelson. The house Is thoroughly remodelled throughout. Clean rooms. Weekly Boarders $6.00. KateB $1.00 per Day. Temperance house; home comforts; best cook in the city. MRS. J. E. HARRIS, Proprietress. The Royal Hotel Mrs, L. V. Roberts, Proprietress. Cor. Stanley and Silica Sts. Finest 25c meal in tbe Kootenay. Regular Boarders ?6 per Week. Rates, $1.00 and $1.60 per day. HOTEL BROOKLYN, PHOENIX, B. C.~ The only up to date hotel In Phoenix. New from cellar to roof. Beit sample rooma ln the Boundary. Bath room In connection. Steam heat. Opposite Great Northern depot. James Marshall, prop. ARROWHEAD. THB UNION HOTEL, ARROWHEAD- Bpecial attention given to commercial men and tourists. First class sample rooma, Finest scenery In British Columbia, overlooking upper Arrow lake. W. J. Ufhtnunie, proprietor. mind, but it Is remarkable how few they are. The article is that most outspoken and fair-minded that has ever been published on this subject. It Is good-tempered, but frank, and In a most happy frame of honor. LEFT ON HER DOORSTEP FOR THIS MOTHER Mra. A. G. Tnson of Llvermore, Cal., writes: "I picked up from my doorstep one day n little book In which I soon became very much Interested. My little girl of five years of age hod been troubled for a long time with loss of appetite, extreme nervousness and undue fatigue. She was all run down and in a very delicate condition. This Utile book wns very comprehensively written and -told of the new methods of extracting the medicinal elements of the cod's liver from the oil, eliminating tho obnoxious oil which is so hard for children to take. 'Just the thing,' said f, 'for my littlo daughter,' and I Immediately went for.a bottle of Vinol. It helped her wonderfully. She has gained rapidly in flesh and strength, and she does not take cold half no easily. "I am extremely grateful for the good It litis done her, and I hope other mothers who have weak, delicate or ailing children will he benefitted by my experience and just give Vinol a trial." Vinol Is sold In Nelson by Win. Rutherford, Druggist Minard's Liniment Relieves Neuralgia. PROFESSIONAL CARDS S. S. FOWLER MINING ENGINHMt NELSON, B. O. Drawings and Specifications Prepared for Patents, Etc., ana Patent Bights secured. Apply to O, O. MACKAY P. O. Box 876 Nelson, B. O. Mechanical and Structural Work M- Blgned and Supervised. WM. S. DREWET A. M. Can. Soc. C. E. DOMINION AND BRITISH COLUMBIA LAND SURVEYOR Mining Work a Specialty. Offlce: Room 10, K. W. C. Block, P. 0. Box 434. Baker St. Nelson, B. C. W. J. H. HOLMES CIVIL ENGINEER AND MINE SURVEYOR, PROVINCIAL LAND SURVEYOR, KASLO, B. C. Ten years' experience In the Kootenays. Honor graduate, 1891, Royal MiU- tary College ot Canada, Kingston, H. 0. BLACK B. C. LAND SURVEYOR OFFICE-OVER ROYAL BANE P. O. Box 147 Nelson B. 0. JOHN KAY & SONS BOILER SETTERS FURNACE and OVEN BUILDERS Estimates Given on All Kinds of Masonry. Work. P. O. Box 4. Nelson, B. C. MUEPfiY. & FISHER OTTAWA Barristers, Solicitors, etc. Parliamentary, Departmental and Patent Office Agent, practice before Rail- way Commission. CHAS. MURPHY. HAROLD FISHER. a. l. Mcculloch HYDRAULIC ENGINEER PROVINCIAL LAND SURVEYOR P. O. Box 4L Office Phone B86. Residence Phone B74. Office: Over McDermld and McHardy; Baker Street Nelson, B. 0. F. 0. Green. F. P. Burden. A. H. Green. Green Brothers & Burden CIVIL ENGINEERS Dominion and British Columbia Land Surveyor! P. O. Box 146 Phone BUI Cor. Victoria and Kootenay Sts. NELSON, B. O. McKAY & RAHAL Horse Shoeing, Carriage Work aad Osiers! BlaoksmlthlDg. P. O. Box in. Telephone AIM. Ward atreet. Halton B. 0. MRS. STARMER SMITH will resume her class ln Piano and Theory, September 1st MISS C. E. ANTHONY PUBLIC STENOGRAPHER Hume Hotel Hours: 9.30' to 12, 2 to 5. KOEBEL & BELL DIAMOND DRILL CONTRACTORS Hand power machine for prospecting. Box 72, Rossland or Salmo, B. C. CHAS. MOORE, C. E. B. C, Land Surveyor ARCHITECT P. O. Box IS. Creston, ■. C, JOSEPH MACLENNAN TEACHER OF PIANO AND ELOCUTION Piano pupil of Ducharme & Antonlne, Montreal. Elocution pupil of E Keyea B. B. Shoemaker school, Philadelphia. Nor. mai graduate. WEDNESDAYS AND BATUBDAYS Will call at private houses by appointment until opening of studio. Address P. O. OENERAL DELIVERY TEe DAILY NEWS CLASSIFIED ADS.—Ono cent a word. Six insertions tor tho pile* •! four when paid ln advance. No ad takea tor less than 26o. \ Telephone 144 THE DAILY NEWS BUSINESS DIRECTORY PAINTER8 AND DECORATORS THOMPSON to DOUGIjAS-Houm ana Sign Painters, Paper Hangers and Decorators, Shop 6H Ward Street, Nelaon, B. C. COLLECTION AGENCIES W. CUTLER-Collections of ail kinds. Returns promptly made. References given. Office, 313 Baker Street, Nelson, B. C. PROVINCIAL COLLECTION SERVICE- McMorrU & Horstead, nigra. No charges unless, collections made. Correspondents In all parts of Canada and United States. Bank reference, Canadian Bank of Commerce, PUBLISHERS AND PRINTERS NlJw1TpuT*LIBmN<^^ Publishers of The Daily News: subscription Jtl.00 per year by carder; J5.U0 per year by mall. Commercial job printing of all kinds neatly and promptly executed, Wift Baker street, Nelson, B. C, Phone 144. BOOKBINDING AND RULING newITpubTkihin^ AU kinds of office forms ruled and punched for loose leaf binders. The most complete book- binding equipment tn the Interior of British Columbia. 61TJ& Baker St., Neison, B. C, P. O. drawer 1119, Phone 144. AUJJJJK)NEJER8 CHAS. A. WATERMAN to CO.-P. O. Box HAIRDRES8ING AND MANICURING MV&, KATHLEEN NOAH, halrdressing and manicuring parlors. Boom 88. K. W. C. block. NURSING—Mrs. Thos. Parker, experienced nurse. Victoria Block, Phone SGD. tt-tf. jWSAYERS^ B. W. WIDDOWSON. ASSAYER (PRO- vlnclal, Metallurgical Chemist. Charges: Gold, Silver, Copper or Lead, $1 each; Gold-Silver, 11-80; Silver-Lead, $1.60 Zinc, 92; Silver-Lead-Zlnc, fi; Gold, Silver-Copper or Lead, (2.60. Accurate assays; careful sampling, and prompt attention. P.O. Box A1108, Nelson, a C. A&SAYERS' SUPPLIES. B. C. ASSAY & CHEMICAL SUPPLY CO., Ltd., Vancouver, B.C. Agents ln British Columbia for the Morgan Crucible Company, London, England: F. W. Brawi, Lob Angsles and San Francisco; Baker and Adamson's C.P. Acids and Chemicals; Way's Pocket Smelters. Write for information about these smelters, Invaluable to tbe prospector, assayer or nilntr. Complete assay outfits furnished at sbosl notice. jraOLESAI^HOUO^ PRODUCE. BTARKEY A CO., WHOLESALE DEAL- ers in Butter, Eggs, Cheese, Produce and Fruit. Houston Block, Josephine street, Nelson, B. C. GROCERIES. A. MACDONALD ft CO.-WHOLESALE Grocers and Provision Merchants—Importers of Teas, Coffees, Spices. Dried Fruits, Staple and Fancy Groceries, Tobaccos, Cigars, Butter, Eggs, Cheese and Packing House Products. Office and warehouse, corner of front and Hall Streets. P. O. Box 1095. Telephone 28. LIQUORS. ' B. FERGUSON ft CO.-WHOLESALB and Commission Merchants—Importers and Wholesale Dealers In Wines, Liquors and Cigars. Kootenay agents for Fabst Milwaukee Beer, Agents for the Bruns* wick-Bulke-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 260. P. O. Box 1020. MINERS' FURNISHINGS. A. MACDONALD ft CO..-WHOLESALE Jobbers in Blankets, Underwear, Mitts, Gloves, Boots, Rubbers, Overalls, Jumpers, Macklnaws and Oilskin Clothing, Camp and Miners' Sundries. Office and Warehouse cornet1 of Front and Hall Sts. P. O. Box 1035. Telephone 28. MINING MACHINERY WASHINGTON MACHINERY ft SUPPLY Co.—Dealers In Engines, Band and Circular Sawmills, Atkins' Saws, Wood and Iron Pulleys, Leyner Compressors and Drills, Pumps and Hoists. Prompt attention. Reasonable prices. Courteous treatment Spokane, wash. UNROLL NOW FOR IBM | SUMMER CLASSES OF SB! Sprott-Shaw ■£ f TANOOUVER, B. 0, fk* beet et teachers, the seal ± at equipment and the very beat twalta. Write ter oatalfttae, ft. I. BPROTT, B.A., Prtaelial. #*******>**********>I4<***)***& NELSON CAFE FIRST CLA8S MEALS FURNISHED ROOMS IN CON* NECTION OPEN DAY AND NIGHT FIR8T CLA3S LUNCH FROM 12 NOON TO 2 P. M. PHONE 275 A. AUDET, PROP. For Building Brick Apply Castlegar Brick Wcrks Castlegar, B. C. HELP WANTED NELSON EMPLOYMENT AGENCY J. H. LOVE, Manager. WANTED—Tie makers, bushmen, sawmill men, shingle bolt and pole makers, teamsters, lumber pliers. THE WORKWOMAN'S EMPLOYMENT AND REAL ESTATE AGENCY. .WANTED-Chambcrmafd, girls fori famll- , les, sawyers and swampers, plasterers, carpenters. FOR. SALE—My employment, real estate and iiXTdiiiiidI.se business, also two sec- j lions and three quarter suctions land for | abandonment at $1 per acre; quarter section very choice land, surveyed, 1526. WANTED — Well furnished and heated ' room. W. Parker, 312 Baker St., Phone ■». WANTED—MISCELLANEOUS A first-class steel sharpener wants wsrk. ] Address S. A., Dally News. 10,01)0 POSITIONS FOR OUR GRADUATES I lost year. Men and women to learn bar- J ber trade in eight weeks, tools free; morel positions tlian we can supply: graduates [ earn $15 to (25 wee'tly. Catalogue free. I Moler System Colleges, 403 Front Ave,, Spokane. , WANTED-South African land scrip. Ap- TAv atnflee- ™-i— *-j - H.M., ply stating price wanted to Dully News. 149-11 WANTED—Nurse girl at once for two ehll- ] dren, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 2 to 7 p.m. Apply No. 1, Strathcona hotel. 151-tf WANTED—Nice furnished or unfurnished room on or near Baker street, W. Parker, phonu 283, 152-S WANTED—Situation tus housekeeper or help. Thoroughly domesticated. Apply box 218. 163-ft WANTED—Contract to cut cordwood, 300 cords or over. Apply C.K., The Dally: Newa. 153-* WANTED—Experienced chocolate dippers, i Apply Montgomery's candy factory, 60S I Victoria street. 162-ttA WANTED—Man and wife to board. Nice. . .home; rates, iJ-iO pur month. 164-ft I WANTED—General servant, by Mrs. T. J. l Sam lan, Stanley street. 154-tF. i FOR SALE PICK UP A BAKG-AIN-1, A launch la complete working order, "Eclipse Moter, 1400; 2, a new outfit, with 4 h.p. Ferro and Magneto, 12S0; 3, another at 9160; mow and boats at big reduction. Astley's boat house, city wharf. 143-11 FOR RENT—Good room with board, apply 308 Victoria St., opposite armory. H9-« \ FOR SALE—Hotol for sale cheap, or trada I for land. Apply S. Miller, Ymlr, B.C. 15Q-» | FOR SALE— Several blocks of choice^ fruit J lands, very easy to clear, In Kaslo die- \ trict, on Kootenay lake. Luke frontage and bench lands: prices ranging from *ii 10 $2t \ per acre. Greatest snup ever offered la \ fruit lands In this famous fruit district. For further particulars apply at Lindsay'* boat house, foot of Josephine street, Nel- , son, B. C. 162-21 j ANNUAL FALL SALE-Of boats and canoes. We are selling this year's peterboro boats and canoes ut one-third off spring priees.| Don't miss this opportunity. Sutlsiuctkm guaranteed or money refunded. Lindsay's bout house, foot of Josephine) - street, Nelson, B.C. 153-* FOR SALE—Piano, in splendid condition. A snap if taken at once. Apply L.M., , Daily News. 153-S | FOR SALE—75 one your old liens. Apply, 1 Rox 017. 153-B | FOR SALE—Good milch cow, young, cheap, R. W.' Bulburt, Durban ranch, Nelson; B.C. 163-tt j FOR SALE—Well established "saloon business, bar fixtures, full supply of stock, i good paying business in first cluss running ' condition. Apply Munhattati saloon, Nel- I son, B.C. 164-6 I ^FOR^RENT^ TO LET—Three nice rooms. Apply Mrs, Heaton, COO Victoria street, opposite tits hall. 140-M ' FOR BENT-Deslabie offices. Coiner and adjoining room on second story. Caa b* | rented separately or together. Apply I ,"-J """- 144-K | Wood-Vallance Block. FOR RENT-Three well furnished rooraa j for housekeeping. Apply 012 Silica f Street. FOR RENT—Double house, all modem conveniences; one half furnished. Apply I D. Muglio, Glue Pot Saloon. 14t-» j FOR RENT-Comfortably furnished room In private family, all modern conveniences, central locality, %l per month. Apply P.O. box 912. 161-tf FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, with board If deBired. Apply 808 Victoria St. , 161-g TO LET—Small cottage; also furnished flat. Apply 216 Houston St. - 162-* FOR RENT—Comfortable furnished looms, 507 Silica street. , 162-111 FOR RENT—Mr. Broadwood's furnished) house on Oak street. Apply Toye, Taylor and MeQuarrle, Baker St. 163-tf TO RENT—Two housekeeping rooms, gas stove. Macdonald block, entrance on Josephine street. FOR RENT—Comfortable furnished rooms, 616 Victoria street. 1634 Notice for Transfer of Liquor License. TAKE NOTICE that I Intend to apply to the License Commissioners ot the City of Nelson at their next meeting for leave to transfer my liquor license held ln connection with the premises known ns ths "Office Saloon," situate on Ward street in the City of Nelson, to James Young and) William Boyd. Dated the 15th October, 1008. ' 150-30 W. R. THOMSON. We Keep AU The Little Things Necessary In a bath room, Gall and see our goods. Our furnace man has bad a long experience ln hot air heating. Drop in and tell us your plumbing troubles. We can help you.* Smith t% Hunden Plumbers and Tinners. Opera bouse block. Phone 181 WEDNESDAY ,.'.. OCTOBER 21. ©he IMUj Hews. MQI SEVBN /## Sealers The Schram Kind Tbe last shipment of tbe season. One-haif pint and one-half gallon sizes, Joy's Gash fipoeepy Corner ef Josephine and Mill Streets. Phone II. P. 0. Box 637 Ladies From Montreal From aad Quebec Liverpool float 28 Lake Manitoba Sept. 9 Oet 2.. Empress of Britain ..Sept. 18 Oct 10... Lake Champlaln ...Sept. 23 Oct It ..Empress ot Ireland ..Oct. 2 Oct. 24 Lake Erie .......Oct. 7 Oet 31.. Empress\ot Britain ..Oct. 16 Nor. 7.... Lake Manitoba ....Oct. 21 Nor. 13.. Empress of Ireland ..Oct. 30 Nor. 21... Lake Champlaln ...Nor. 4 For further Information ragarolnf rates, date, of sailings, etc., apply W. H. DEACON, C.P.A., Nelson. B. C. O. McL. BROWN, G.A.P,, Montreal, P.Q. CANADIAN PACIFIC Spokane Fair October 5 to October 10. fare Ip0.oU Fare Tiekets on sale October 4 to I Inclusive. Final limit, October 12. Special on October 6. fare $6.60" With limit October 12. Fare Westminster Fair September 29 to October 3. fare $16.55 fare Tickets on sale September 26 to October 2. Final limit October 7. Tickets may be destined to Vancouver if desired. Daily sleeping car Revelstoke to Vancouver, berths secured at C. P. R. city ticket offlce. For further Information apply to J. E. PROCTOR, D. P. A., Calgary W. H. DEACON, C. P. A., Nelson of exacting taste, use the newest styles of writing material; the up- to-date kind; the kind that pleas, everybody; the assortment to choose from. WE have lust received a large shipment of the finest line of stationery ever shown In Nelson In dozens of styles and shades. The Newest Things are on display in our show windows for a few days, and are worth walking many blocks to see. WE HAVE taken especial care in the selection of these goods and are complimented on every Bide. The dainty patterns, the quality of the goods and the popular prices, all add to make the selection THE NICEST EVER SHOWN IN NELSON. *, A Lady or Gentleman is known by the stationery they use. If this is a sign of neatness, WHY NOT BUY THE BEST. Huyler's Another fresh shipment of these delightful chocolates to hand today. We are sole agents. THERE ARE NONE JUST AS GOOD. Cameras and Supplies We are headquarters in this line, and carry the highest grade goods money can procure. Selftonlng papers and plates; films; printing out papers; gas light papers; deevlopers; fixing solutions; lanterns; plate holders; frames; trays; cravates. WE LEAD. OTHERS FOLLOW Poole Drug Co, Ltd. Corner Baker and Josephine Streets Mattress Factory: 303 Victoria Street. Telephones. Day, 292; night, 142; residence, 157. We Sell High-Grade Furniture And Manufacture Nearly All Our Own Mattresses ..... 1%ey are waranted to be just what this cut shows. If the felt Is not a little better of anything you have ever seen, don't keep it. Money returned and your cartage paid. We deliver free in nnd out of town from Falrvlew to Granite, anywhere our rigs eaa reach as we own and control all our delivery outfits. Do not keep any piece of furniture unless It fills the bill; wo will change It for you. %\ his offer of free lessons in pyrography. Two lessons with the purchase of an outfit, or of (5 worth of pieces for burning. City Property Por Sale A five roomed house oa Inieg atreet, •me let, tood garden with fruit trees; •i easy terms. Price $13B© A six roomed cottage on Mill street. Modern in every particular, two lots; $1IM down, balance 1 and 2 years. Price $2100 A five roomed cottage on Cedar street; easy terms. Price $QOO For Rent Cottage oa Hoover street, moaera; five rooms. • $18.00 Small tfticti tr store ot Baker, street $10.00 What about that fire insurance policy on your house or furniture. We will be pleased to quote you rates. McDERMID & McHARDY, Nelson, B. C PAGE EIOHT Gfte Sally Hww, WEDNESDAY .... OCTOBER 2f| POR SALE Three square miles timber, easily accessible, on good drivable stream, saw logs, poles and tie, for $1250.00 Acreage blocks, 10 minutes walk from town, good land, close to Hume addition. Price $400.00 per acre, 1-3 cash, balance in 6 and 12 months. Land for sale in different parts of the district at reasonable prices. H. E. Croasdaile (8b Co. "Unequalled for domestic use." GALT COAL W. P. TIERNEY, Oeneral Sales agent, Nelson, B. C. Cars shipped to all railway points. FOR SALE Lots, Houses and Land F. B. L,YS Rsal Estate Agent. 315 Baker St FOR CROW'S NEST OR GALT Goal and Good Wood try the ■ IIS, . s, HPISI LHJ1.HIM- .1— '■■—■.. a.—.-.,- City Transfer Sll Baker St. Phone 179. NELSON NEWS OF THE DAY Born, on Oct. 20, to the wife of major liornu Stewart of the 102nd regiment, u son. The Ladles' Aid of St. Paul's church will hold a meeting in the church parlor ut 3:30 this afternoon. The United Brotherhood of Carpenters nnd Joiners. Nelson branch 524, meet In Miners' union hull tonight. The Hudson's Bay stores have a splendid selection of lintcli bulbs of tiie finest kind on sale, which have been imported direct from Holland. Work was commenced ut tho power house yesterday erecting the superintendent'^ bouse and installing the machinery for the power plant. C Co. of tlie U.MJl. and the stretcher bearers will drill tomorrow evening in lhe nrniory. The wiuad will parade at S o'clock sharp, city time. There will he an auction sale of household furniture and effects at Mrs. McColm's house, 517 Vernon street at 2 o'clock, city time, tills afternoon. A prominent conservative in this city yesterday made a bet with an equally well known liberal of (1000 to the effect that A. S. Goodeve would l>e elected member fur Kootenay In the coming election, A proclamation has been issued by the governor general appointing Monday, Nov. It as a day ot generul thanksgiving for the bountiful harvest and other blessings with which Canada lias been favored this year. The Nelson launch club Is holding a special meeting In the city ball this evening at 8 o'clock at which nil launch owners are specially requested to he present as business of importance is lo be brought forward. George B. Coombe of Calgary, travelling passenger agent of the Canadian" Pacific railway. Is In Nelson on business and proposes making an inspection tour through the district. This is his first visit to this part of the system. A parade of the 1st Nelson Co. Boy's Brigade will be held this evening in St. Paul's church hall at 7:15 sharp, when instruction In scouting work will Ire continued. All members ure requested to attend ln uniform. Recruits will also be 'welcome. According to reliable Information from TlOBsland yesterday a Wager was made there by a conservative of $300 to $100 that -Goodeve would bo elected. Another hot ot $200 to $100 was made thut Goodeve will have 35 majority in Uosshind and Trull combined, The Young Commercial club gave n most e-njoyable dance In the Alice roller rink lust night at which the light fantustic was Indulged in until the wee sina' hours. The floor was good, tlie music was excellent and the refreshments of the best; and those present spent a very pleasant time. "W. It. McCandlish performed the duties of floor manager most acceptably, while, A. N. Wolverton, J. XV. Holmes anil A, 't\ Horswlll -as the dance committee, looked, afler the guests in a very happy lnnnner. TROOPED COLORS. Nelson Lodge K. P. Hold Successful Annual Roll Call. The Nelson Lodge No. 25 Knights of Pythias held their annual roll call last evening. A large number of the old members turned out and a very pleasant evening waa spent. The chief feat- tire or the program was displaying of the Union Jack for the first time In the lodge room. The trooping of the colore by the uniform rank being greatly appreciated. R. G. Joy acting C. C. gave a speech upon the subject receiving great applause for his efforts. A musical program followed Messrs. E. H. Smith, Wye, Lunton, Walker, and Porter contribution. I. Johnson being the accompanist. FORTY ENGINES KINGSTON. Oct. 20—The Canadian locomotive works has just closed a deal with the Grand Trunk Pacific railway company for forty engines to be delivered during the coming year. Ladies! Get Well-Versed A maid, clever, witty and bright, To her lover sent slippers one night; He gasped on the spot: "Gad, they're Jaeger's eh, what! You're the woman for me, alright, alright." Gentle readers, the moral is clear. What men want is comfort and cheer; With our aid found a home, coax your lover to come, From the world of bachelors, cold and drear. J. H. Wallace Sole agent for Dr. Jaeger's all- woolen goods. Buy a Comfortable Home on Easy Payments We have for sale an up-to- date six-roomed house in a good position on Victoria street. The house contains three bedrooms, dining room, parlor, kitchen, bathroom and pantry; and is lighted by electric light. $500 cash and $25 per month will purchase this property. H. & N. BIRD Nelson, B. C. Quality of Material forms the basis of any veil made range. A good design is essential, hut a poor quality product lacks durability, costs too much lor repairs, and proves a nuisance in every way. In the OXFORD CHANCELLOR, the body is made ei the best cold-rolled steel plates. To this is closely riveted an interlining of asbestos millboard. Between the main bottom and the bottom of the stove are two air spaces which protect the floor from overheating. The OXFORD CHANCELLOR Is a strong, safe, satisfactory range in every way. The J. H. Ashdown Hardware Co., Ltd. Nelson Branch .-. Nelson, B. C. WHOLESALE RETAIL SM FOREST [IRES RAGING CHECKED IN SOME PLACES BY WINTER FROSTS NO INDICATIONS OF THE MUCH WANTED RAINFALL ALBANY, X. Y., Oct. 20—The forest fires raging in the Adirondaks appear to have been temporarily checked according to a telephone communication received this morning from various points in the mountains. A heavy frost last night aided the men in fighting the names. The heavy gale blew across lhe mountains yesterday has apparently subsided. There appears to be no indications of rain. The fires at Lake Kushaqua, which threatened to reach the Stonywold Kanitarium, is reported a-j being tinder control. It whs reported from Lake Kushaqua that the fire at that point was within three-quarters of a mile of the Stonywold sanitarlurn, which has about 85 patients. The patients were prepared tu leave at a moment's notice. Fire lines-are being maintained day and night. The fire fighters were aided last night hy the arrival of several firemen from Utica, who were taken to the scene on a special train. They brought with them an engine, hose cart aud several thousand feet of hose. There is plenty of water close to the fires. Word was received from Dannemora that the fires in that locality were at one time dangerously near the state prison but that they were now under control. PHILADELPHIA. Oct. 20—From nearly every mountainous section of- Pennsylvania come reports of forests and •bush fires. The prevailing drought has dried out the leaves and branches of trees and made them fine fuel for flames fanned by a strong wind. Near Wllilamsport near the central part of the state the citizens of villages are fighting fires. The fires pn tlie Allegheny mountains are burning with renewed vigor" uhfl ali efforts to check them have been unsuccessful. No rain has fallen in that part of the state In two months. Not only virginal timber, but fences and outlying buildings have been destroyed. There is practically a water famine in this vicinity and little progress is be- The world renowned G. B. D. Pipes —AT THE— Cabinet Cigar Store Wholesale and retail. Q. B. MATTHEW, Prop. Auction Sale of Household Goods —ON— WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 at 2 p. m. sharp. We have been instructed by Mrs. McColin to sell by public auction, without reserve, the entire lot of household furniture in her rooming house at 517 VERNON STREET Consisting of Dining Room Furniture, Kitchen Furniture, Bedroom Furniture Cooking Utensils, China and Glass Ware, Carpets, Pictures, etc. etc. DENT & CO,, Auctioneers ing made against fires. Smoke hangs like a pall over miles of territory. In the mountains In the eastern part of Pennsylvania flames are sweeping over a great area in defiance of the fire fighters. PLATTSliURG, N. Y., Oct. 20—The forest tires in the vicinity of Dannemora show a slight improvement though the situation is still alarming. The mountain side, back of Clinton prison is all on fire and the flames reached the village before being checked. The prison industries have all heen shut down and will remain so until the situation improves. There Is a bad fire in the vicinity of Loon lake, ln the northern part of Clinton county hitherto comparatively free, there are several large fires and the same is true in the southern part of the county near the lands of the Peru iron company. The fires also continue In the vicinity of Sarance lake. LITTLE FALLS, N. Y., Oct. 20—Re- ports received here today from Oregon, Pleasant lake, and other points say that the forest fires which have been raging in that section are now under control. All danger Is past at least for the present. ALBANY. Oct. 20—With nearly 45,- 000 men acting as fire fighters and favorable atmospheric conditions prevailing, the forest fires in the Adirondaks were reported to the state forest fish and game commission late today as under control, temporarily at least. The situation is still serious, a heavy fall of rain being looked upon as tiie only permanent relief. Commissioner James S. Whipple and Col. Wm. Fox, state superintendent of forests kept In close touch with the situation ull day receiving reports from various sections. WASHINGTON, D. C„ Oct. 20—The cheering news that the forest fires now raging in the east are now under control and fast subsiding was received here from the various inspectors tonight. A storin is predicted for tomorrow morning and it will move north eastward followed by rains In the valleys of the central states on Thursday and in the Atlantic states on Friday or Saturday. The rain announced by the bureau tonight promises to be sufficiently heavy to extinguish the fires / Flat Ware At a price which proves value beyond a doubt. Knives, Forks and Spoons Windsor Pattern Tea spoons, doz $2.50 Dessert Forks, doz $4.50 Dessert Spoons, doz $4.50 Table Forks, doz $5.00 Table Spoons, doz $5.00 Knives, doz $3.00 Other patterns at equally 'ow prices. We positively guarantee every article of Flatware in our stock. J.O.PATENAUDE MANUFACTURING JEWELER, WATCHMAKER AND OPTICIAN. Baker Street Nelson, 8. C. Money Makers for Wise Ones Double house close ln, pays over 20 per cent, price $1100; only $300 cash. i 97 acres with railway and steamer service; 76 per cent, good; station; post offlce; store at your gate; some improvements. $2500; small cash payment. WOLVERTON ; was cheered all the way from the Windsor to Sohmer park. On the way he stopped at the Monument National*; and addressed a large crowd at Sohmer park, ten thousand people filled the place, hut there waB so much confusion that it was impossible to secure the quiet necessary for speaking. Live Wire Fatality. WELLAND, Oct. 20—An Italian named Arndo was killed at the Electro- metals limited, today by coming ln contact with a live wire. Breakfast la the specialty covered by "B. & K." Cereals] Rolled Oats, Rolled Wheat, w Flakes, Buckwheat Flour, Caver! Barley Flakes. Made by The Brackman-Ker Milling Co., I Kootenay Lake Apples Beautiful In Color Luscious In Flavor COOKERS—The kind mother likes for apple dumpH Wolf River and Beltlnghelmer, a box TABLE— Gravenstein, very fancy The finest of eating apples in the world. Wealthy, fire tie Wealthy, four tier The best family apple for eating or cooking. Buy home grown fruit and keep your money in Nell Bell Trading Co. BAKER ST., NELSON y»»Mm&m*msmMi*)»*iam}*^ Going Fishing? If so, outfit with us and you will never be able to say that If your tackle had been good, you would have landed the big one. The Fishing Tackle we sell Is the hest made and Insures a good catch with the smallest percentage of lost fish. NELSON HARDWARE Co. j Baker St, Nelson, B. C. I I. This Store Closes Wednesday Afternoons at 1 o'Clook. y««SS»«S«SS«W8$»3g»{Stt»tt}«lMW8»S8CW|3 $2000 II 1 Is not a high price to pay for a modern 8-room house and two well eul- I tlvated lots in Nelson. But add to this 20 acres of good fruit land gj] near Bonnington, without increasing the price, and you have one of the best snaps on the market. We have It, and $600 cash, balance on terms to be arranged, will take the property. McMorris & Horstead REAL ESTATE. CUSTOMS BROKERS. FIRE INSURANCE 9Cti*M«aM88M&»8»i»»Satt*»^^ HAMILTON WINNIPEG! The fire at our Track Warehouse destroyed only a portion of our stock, and we will endeavor to fill all local and out of town orders Wood-Vallance Hardware Co., Limited NELSON, B. 0. Wholesale Retail TORONTO Stationery Section New Books By Three Popular Authors. "The Money Changers"; How Wall street manufactured the panic of 1907—by Upton Sinclair *1'M The Diva's Ruby—F. Marlon Crawford » *1'50 "Lewis Rand"—By Mary Johnston, author of "To Have and to Hold", etc i *1-B? Postpaid on receipt of price. .. Drug Section. J Two Cough Cures of Exceptional Merit "Cee Dee Compound Syrup of.J White Pine and Tar" for twelve'.jRB years the leading cough -medicine'9 in Nelson. Beware ot Imitations. 3 Genuine put up ln plain bottle/ with our white label only. Syrup of "Linseed", Licorice and Chlorodyne" gives Immediate re-; suits for coughs and colds—Red^j label. Canada Drug & Book Co., Ltd.«»«si