8 Pages—Subscribe for ("a The News. Per Month jUG t iaila The Dally News Classlfled Ms. are Winners. Try One. per word Ic PI /OL. 7 'OWVIMCU** U***^i^QN B. C SATURDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 27, i»09 NO. 262 INVESTIGATION Into Abuse of lhe Franking Privilege INTHE HOUSE OFCOMMONS A RICH AND RACY DEBATE—PERSONAL RECRIMINATIONS—THE SOLICITOR GENERAL AND THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE REFERRED TO. (Western Associated Press*.) OTTAWA, Feb 26—An order in council has 'been passed -defining the regulations for the sale of patent medicines under an act of last session. They provide that a special stamp, to be provided by the department, for goods In stock at the time the act comes into -force, will be supplied. Upon application being made to the department between March 1 and April 16. The charge for these stamps will be two cents for 100 stamps. These stamps are to be attached to the wrapper of each individual bottle, box Or package. If not covered by a wrapper, the stamp is to be attached in such a manner that the package cannot be opened without destroying the stamp. -Medicine containing cocaine shall have attached thereto these departmental stamps. The feature of the session was a lively discussion ot the abuse of the franking privilege during committee of supply on tho postoffice debates. Five: cases of franks were presented to the •-postmaster general for judgment. In three were ministers concerned. A large quantity of liberal literature had been franked after tlie last session. The initials were not. clear but appear-! etfto be R.F.C., and were believed to be sir Richard Cartwright's. Hon. R. Lemieux was unable to identify tbe frank, and demurred to the Idea that it was a mystery of the crown. As for exercising the privilege after the session, Mr. Lemieux referred to the preelection session of 1904. when the parliamentary corridors were blocked with campaign literature sent by both sides and -which was not all sent by prorogation. Regarding the liberal weekly political letter franked by "J.B.," solicitor general. iMr. Lemieux expressed the opinion that Hon. J. Bureau had not abused (the .franking privileges. It was iparty work but not exaggerated work J. id; Taylor, New Westminster, called it an "exaggerated Instance of a contemptible form of petty graft." A private citizen would he prosecuted for sending letters at newspaper postage, yet one of the chiefs of a department, who prosecutes private citizens, sent •political matter under his frank. Mr* Taylor characterized it as scurrilous. ■Hon J. Bureau declared he had no apology to make. Hon. R. Lemieux declined to frame franking regulations, although lie admitted abuses exist. Martin Burrell believed the members do the best for the country regardless of party. Hon G. E. -Foster declared the abuse of the franking privilege to be the same as theft nnd1 the burglar who took money from the iwstofice should he sent to prison He regretted to see the solicitor general glorying in abusing bis privileges. Referring to the franks A.F.M.A.. one election literature had been sent out which the postoffice declared came from the department of agriculture. Mr. Foster hardly thought anyone would have the gall to use a postoffice frank without consent Hon. Sydney Fisher stated that 'he gave no one authority to use his frank- Dr Clarke, Red Deer, deprecated Mr. Foster's introduction of recrimination Into the debate. He thought Mr. Burrell should rebuke Mr Foster, and added that he would not go to Mr. Foster for an example of high mindedness. How about recrimination? questioned the opposition. Nor would many of the honorable gentlemen opposite, retorted Dr. Clarke. iG. H. .Bradbury, Selkirk, remarked that tons of literature came into his constituency and throughout the west a day or two before election. He was glad to see tbe postmaster general's stand Inquiry should be made and the guilty party punished Hon. J. Bureau appealed to Mr. Foster; Had he never franked a letter for anyone not strictly entitled to It? iMr. Foster denied having done so, calling the solicitor general a robber. He could not be responsible for tbe manner In which some parties interpreted his speech and compared Dr. Clarke to a fly buzzing between a hull's horns. The fly thought it was doing a big thing, but lt didn't bother the bull. Arthur 'Meighen, Portage la Prairie, asked what was the minimum salary paid to postmasters? Won. R. Lemieux answered $35 per year, IMr. Meighen cited Makaroff, In Dauphin, and said that the postmaster had to meet the trains in the small hours of the morning, and was paid an annual salary of $1 a year. This was paid quarterly, said Mr. Meighen and tbe -bank charged 25centa for negotiating the check. Won. R, Lemieux replied there was one postmaster who was paid only 99 cents a year by the department, but who made (600 or $700 by reason of bis position ln the mall service which < gave him a reputation, a regular dependable carrier. John Herron urged more frequent mail service In the west but Mr. Lemieux replied by stating increases in routes had been made recently. He sympathized with the people and *was doing the best he could*. Over six million dollars was voted before the house adjourned. In the hour devoted to private legislation the following bill 'was given, a third reading: An act respecting the Alberta Central railway company. IS A PRIMARY RtQUISITE REVISION OF TARIFF MUST COME FIRST. FOR THE RELIEF OF PRESENT CONDITIONS. NEW YORK, Feb. 26.—Presidentelect William P. Taft declared in an Interview in this city that a revision of the tariff is a primary requisite for the relief of tbe present business conditions, and he expressed the hope that the revision would be accomplished by June 1. Speaking of this revision Mr. Taft satd to a reporter: "As this is the primary requisite for the relief of present conditions. 1 want to have It disposed of at once. I am hopeful that there will he important revisions in the existing schedules made by congress In an extra session, and look forward to June 1 when most of these changes will become effective." Mr. Taft's opinion was given after an interview with James W. Van Cleve, president of the National Manufacturers' association, who called to urge the creation of a permanent tariff commission. Afiter Mr. Van Clove's departure, ■Mr. Taft said that he favored such a commission but did not favor its immediate appointment. He declared that he felt that'the present tariff schedules are onerous to business, halting lt with the force of a drag brake, but he added that revision was all important first, and then perhaps a commission. Such a commission, If appointed now, he said, might block the plan of revision as now cam tern plated. The commission could gather data in connection with the working of the new law, and suggest amendments to it. SOME THINGS Are Said to Be Impossible for a Woman to Do. PARIS, Feb. 26.—In consequence of the refusal of the directors of the Comedie Francais to permit M. Lebargy to play in M. Rostand's "Chanticler," M. Labargy proposes to leave the organization. Sarah Bernhardt has announced that she will appear in the title role of M. Rostand's "Cyrano de Bergerac." She was 'very much disappointed at not being selected by M. Rostand to replace the late Coquelin Aine in the leading role of "Chanticler." This was impossible on account of her sex. Findings of Commission. SHANGHAI, Feb. 26.—The International opium commission has practically concluded its work here. Nine resolutions were adopted. One recognized the unswerving sincerity of the Chinese government to suppress the opium traffic, and the real progress already made. Inl another resolution the commission finds unrestricted morphine traffic constitutes u grave danger, and that the morphine habits show signs of spreading, and urges upon all governments the importance of drastic measures to control the manufacture, sain und distribution of morphine, and other noxious derivations ol opium. Dies Penniless. LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20.—Pontius B. Weare, at one time a power in the business world of Chicago, and later a factor ln business in the northwest, Is dead here. At the time of his death he was virtually penniless. At one time he controlled the Globe grain elevators ln Chicago and throughout the northwest. Later he started the North American Transportation and Trading company. He was forced into bankruptcy in Seattle. Mr. Weare was one of the first to exploit the Klondike when it was opened. A Chance to Reform, NEW YORK. Feb. 2fi.—For the flrst time in New York county a life sentence was imposed today on a man convicted of burglary. Judge Malone, In the general sessions, Imposed this sen-, tehee upon Samuel Greenburg, of this city, who, with a pal, robbed the apartment of Charles E. Bailey, on Sept. 30, last year, and was convicted of burglary in the first degree as a second offence. His companion received a 20- year term. To Regulate Naval War. LONDON, Feb. 26.—The delegates to the international naval conference, that has heen In session In this city since last December, today completed the formality of signing and sealing their findings! The code to regulate naval warfare, to draft which the conference was summoned, will be published simultaneously ln the capital of each country represented on March 20. Wholesale Forgery. NEW YORK, Feh. 26.—Word was received at police headquarters of the arrest In Milan, Italy, of four men accused of forging travellers cheques of the American Express company, amounting In all to $2,400,000. It Is charged that they planned to circulate ■the cheques In London, Paris and Berlin, but were caught before they could carry but their intentions. PUBLIC_BILLS Through Final Stage in lhe Legislature DISCUSS THE ESTIMATES THE LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION CHARGES POLITICAL MOTIVES —IN CONNECTION WITH THE SUPPLEMENTARY ESTIMATES FOR 1909. (Special to The Dally Newe.) VICTORIA, Feb. 26—In addition to getting a large share of the estimates out of the way the legislature today passed five public bills and one private ihii througii tne liiiai stages. the public bills in question were; A bill to umeiid tne Court uf Appeal act; a bill io amend the -Hlguway Traffic Regulation act; a bill to amend the Companies act; a bill to amena the Placer 'Mining act, and a bill to amend the Reformatory act. The private bill was one to incorporate Westminster Hall. Upwards of a million and a half dollars in estimates were disposed of in connection witn civil government salaries and supplementary estimates. tin connection with tne latter Mr- Macdonald, Uossland raised a protesting voice in several estimates, declaring thai the supplementary estimates for the public works of the province, in many cases, exceeded tne original votes for these purposes. He charged political motives for this. On the opening of the house several Items in the estimates which had beeu alllowed to stand over from Thursday were considered- The first was lhe sum of $280,000, voted for surveys throughout tlie province. The minister of lands made a detailed statement of. the purposes for which this sum was intended, and added that this fiscal year 362,399 acres of land had been surveyed, 070 miles being traversed, the cost being $136,478. Mr. Fulton said the sum of$50,000 was to be spent on the survey at prince Rupert. The item for game protection, which was set down at $20,000 provoked a spirited debate, it is to be used for the pur pose of six gam© wardens, proviaing launches and for prosecutions. ■Under the item of civil government salaries, which included the sum total of $367,440, not a question was raised by the opposition, but when the salaries In connection with tbe administration of justice were taken up, Mr. Williams, Newcastle, objected to the Item of $1020 under the factories act. This measure, he said had been introduced In the house by the member for the Islands, although It involved the expenditure of money. He claimed the rules of the house were applied only on the apposition side. Mr. -McPhillips, In reply, said that the criticism of the socialist members was due to jealousy because they had nut thought of tills step to help the workers of the province. The house passed to the supplementary estimates, involving an expenditure of $1,030,683. The vote of $10,000, ;in fconnt-cvlon with the tuberculosis sanitarium, which was in addition to the $10,000 already voted, was held up by Haw thorn thwaite who asked what the institution received from public charity- He suld the sanitarium ought to be a public institution, conducted wholly by the province. Another new-bill brought down yes terday was the VV. R. Ross, Fernie, amendment to the Masters and Set* vants act. The amendment provided that every workman, employed or servant (paid at the rate of $4 a day or less shall have a ipayday every two weeks- The operation of the act Is restricted to companies having a payroll exceeding $50,000 per month. The private bills committee decided to report John Hopps* application for the consolidation of his mining leases In the Cariboo. NOT JUSTIFIED. M, Manson's Withdrawal from the Contest in Comox-Atlin. •fSo-eclfti tn The Dull** Newa.) VANCOUVER, Feb. 26—At a meeting of the executive of the Provincial Conservative association, the matter of the withdrawal of M. Manson from the contest in Comox-Atlln was considered. A statement was issued later, signed by representatives from all parts of the province, declaring the meeting could find no justification for Manson's action. It stated that he had the unqualified support of the members of the government, and that the support of the organization had been promised with assurances of sufficient funds for a legiti mate campaign. In connection with the sessions of the railway commission here, it is announced that the Dominion authorities would bring in a hill at the present session extending tlie powers of the body to the White Pass and Yukon railway, where many complaints as to rates have been made, but hitherto the question as ,to jurisdiction was not settled. Pirates Subdued. PARIS, Feb. 26.—The governor of Indo-Chlna declares ln a cable today that the Tonking troops have dominated the Dethah pirates at Yenithe. Two French officers and seven soldiers were wounded. ATTENDANCEATSCHOOLS AVERAGES OF VARIOUS CLASSES FOR PRESENT MONTH. WILSON BANNER GOES TO PRINCIPAL'S ROOM. The following are the attendance lists and averages for the various divisions lu the PuBlio and High Schools doling Fehru- ary. It "Will he seen that the Wilson banner for the highest jiureentago ot attendance goes to the principals class. PUBLIC SCHOOL. Enrol. Aver. P.O. Division 1 3d Uli.tw 1W.KI Division I! 3 Ul.tB •111.03 Division 3 « J»M *«■»» DlvlBlon 4 45 41.7* 1*3.66 Division 6 4ft 43.1>7 W.W Division 6 3» l*-1* 'J-'-**0 Division 7 37 33.57 U0..3 Division 8 42 3S.42 !**■« Division » .... ....40 37.87 1*4.Us Division 111 41 37.,1 93.13 Division 11 43 38.7'J IB.Ill Division!!! »" *7.17 'M.M 4S7 37.67 1*2.36 The following are the names of pupils In the 12 classes who have made rertect attendance during the month. Division 1.—A. Sullivan, principal—Donald Cnrrle, Charles Darough, Hert Donaldson, Howarth Drewry, Amy Khlnitt, Erina FergUBon, John Ferguson, Harold Frun- clB, Phlllls Fraser, Francis Garde, Fred Hurry, Clifford Irving, Keith Kettlewell, Maibie Mulmstrom, Donald MoQimrrle, Fritz Morel, Hester Pierre, Georgia Patrick, Inn Steed, Dora wolverton. Division 2-Miss K. Bcanlan, teacher— Alice Swannell, Mary Taylor, Grace Pat- rich, Gertrude Annable, George Norman, Lome McCandlleh, Helen McArthur, .lacs. Laughton, Fredcricn Starkey, Norm! VI- ponil, Lewis Johnstone, Edmund 'I raves. Waldo Ferguson, Emma Svoboda, nay. Wilson, Alfred Manson, Donald Hlaek, William Oliver, Clifford Sleeper. Division 3-Mlss 13. S. DoUou, teacher- Mabel Allen, .Esther Hard, Gordon unison, Ruth Mnnhart, May Mniison, HI a Mc- Cnfchoon, Edna Murphy, Willie McVicar. A lee McGregor. Lillian Gates, Hilda Pulm- p st, Myrtle I'almauisi, Nellie it chard- son Charles ltlley, Wlnnlfredo Hltchle (Tories Traves, Louise Waters, Hazel Thomson, Edllh Itoss, Maude Fraser Division 4,-Mlss Tho.uns. teueher- Oeorfie Amas. Gladys Austin, lla/e 1 oyd, Helen llovd, Eddie Boyes, Marjorle Black, m Cboute, Elvira Hall, Louisa ■ orjwll , Lillian Hunter, Henry Johnson, K this n Irving Alex Lldgntc. Rebecca Jlurdouukl, 1 on Nagle. Wilson Newltt, N«™»» Richardson, violet Itoss, Katheme .VI- imnd. Doris Walker, Bertie Whitehead, Mary Waldle, Muriel Knntl, Mlnola Wln- '^sCt-SbT-L. Wade, teaoher- ml ,e Cav nangh. Willie Cameron, Myrtle Irvine, Marjory Ingram, Leslie .Intel IU , Agnes Lawson, Eileen Mai-kci /. < ■ Horvai Magraf Clarence MoKeown, Gladys ■«£■ KeovvYi Paul" Mnehin, HamiltonI Nee amis. Su Notman. Sam Batelffe, Jeanlo Rohb, Bernard Scbermerhorn, LoItle: • lor, Jtuth Taylor, Clayton Walley, Pearle MDSon"«!-Mfs»r A*. H. Ross, teaeher- Chrffle Allen, Helen Bailey, Rose uarde V* Qa* Bernlce rUbertml., Ernest Machie, Charlie Mlddleton. Ly; 1 a Murp >, mttin. McGregor, Victor Mastberg, lihum M*1 erso" Joe Riley. M.;lcl So.ltn. Frank Wallace, Isabel Devlin, Aggie LcBlle, Lisle Rh'hardson, Francis Wolverton, John Waldle, Ocorge Linton, May Cameion, MD'lvl»,onC'™l.MI,s Mlddleton, teacher- Jobn Ballon, Gordon Bradshaw, Joseph Deferro, Bernlce DeWItt, Emniltt Huml- ton. Margaret Hamilton. HsglnaltlHa . Walton Hcppell. Herbert Jordan, Konald Lldgntc, Clifford Noel, Russell Noel, New- to i Powell LlMle Robinson, Charles Tidy. Lawrence Travis, Francis Whitehead, Wll- "b,ST-«l». M. Taylor, teacher- Pauline Anderson, Violet Boyes, Wesley Calblek, Wilfred Carrie. Edllh CavanaU|h, Mary Cummins, Kate Darough, LIUIe DM- tin Thclma DeWItt. Jessie Donaldson, NormaSu, Fay Hamilton, W*» Hum. Stewart Houston. Irene Lausllton, Charlie Mhrragno. Bessie Made ns lo, Willie Maekensle, Edith M. «<*><«. __ Nordln, Willie Norman, James 'v''''" ■ Alee Peters. Clarence Swansea. Willie Wnlluch. John Winter, John Mack. Div,ion It-Miss M. McVlear, tsaensr.- Morjorlc Adams, Nelson Bull. Allan 1)1 , "arlton Luck, Doris Dawson, In. I I, ^_LsrS-S'JL&r'^ ^''Murle^Iroe^ay'ltad'^S Zi Sh&csSorso,s°wKSL ^KfT-Mls. M. Grant teacher- Will. Smith, .b'ssiv Henley, Archie Robert- «o Irene PIUS, Katie Mclnnes, Howard Fletcher, Howard Duck. David DougIns, Idun DcCcw, Hugh Richardson, Charlie 1'nivKloii'll.- Miss Smith, teacher-Oner- £H«kt«ot^-v;=r: BlIdE Hodge." Arthur Hurdle. Res .Inrv s. John Ssen! Wis »}««i,F™?a''lB' Fred Waldle. tjucenle Gosling. I. slle lull, \u„- Ying Joe Thompson, May .stunns, Louis? Shaw, Ton, ltadclltlc, Clarence nffiirn""'.S.lss"T!!'o,n, teaeber-ltes- slc Brandon, Mux Colburn, .•harlot e Douglas" Josephine Doglrnlamo. Jose,.IIJie XL, Marlon Poole, Pred F etc her, lie- £ey""!orda^,^war^vr^g^ 0•TheTffi^-^dgt,r»are^owl; Division 1 »:._» S gaSSt:::*-..::,,..::,,....a ■*■ ■* M 15.12 91.54 HUME SCHOOL. Division 1-E. B. Bale principal. Pupils iii niti'iuiiiiu'c i'*: average *2. The Swing mode perfect attendance .iiii-itur tlie niontli of February: • "da Hillock. Frank B.ldcott Job;. BildVng. vera Gilchrist, Tony Habegard, "no Jerome. Ltalc Lynch. Rhdoa Meet igor, Charlotte Iilngn.se Eva Mldgely. F iVaIn lh He'd. William Uelr, Beatrice Tune Ml beat Marshall, James Itlng- 2" Olive Bealby, Leslie Bealby, Gertrude finskol H ev I lo'lgun. William Hodgan, ISl Marshall, John Mnrojils, Charles HIllvar.1, Annie Crook,. Syd DosIreao, ,'eannle Crelghton, Ethel Jackson, Earle ■""Division 2-Miss A. M. McLennan, teach. iVdlih Couller, Jimmy Cumin, Leo DCS can. Sadie Goskell, Walter Ollehrlst, Bster'Habegard, Freddy Haruvlck, Loon- m"d He'hlle; Leonard Jackson, Lome Jackson, Tommy Jerome. Agnes Jerome, Wilfred 'Marquis, wiiiard fteye, BerUe McGregor, Myrtle McPheo, Pearl Mclvlm, Bertie McKim, tinsel Nelson, Joseph Ring- rose, Gladys Ren.lnll, Buddy Rendnll, Walter Roynan, Gladys Roynan Cyril Marshall, Lillian Fnhy, John Hodgon, Lillian Vensell, John chapman, Sylvia Scott, Elsie Scott, Ester Scott, Ross Young, Percy Coulter, IS NifMRS Anniversary of Paardeberg is Celebrated SMOKER AT THE ARMORY MEMBERS OF 102ND REGIMENT CELEBRATE BATTLE IN WHICH FIRST CANADIAN CONTINGENT RECEIVED ITS BAPTISM OF FIRE IN SOUTH AFRICA. The officers and members of the 102nd regiment, the Rocky Mountain Rangers, are to be congratulated on the smoker given hy them in the armory last night in honor of the itth anniversary of the defeat and surrender of general Cronje aud *his army at Paardeberg during the Boer war. Its success from all points of view was unquestionable. There was a military spirit noticeable throughoutthe night and. croakers who weep over what they are pleased to call decadence of the sentiment commonly known as Imperialism would have been convinced against their will that the magnificent ■warlike spirit of the Anglo Saxon is a very real live thins In British Columbia. The occasion was one of particular interest to all Canadians from the iact that H was at Paardeberg that the dominion contingent f.rst learned what It is to hear the bullets go "swish, swish, thud, thud" and to see their gallant comrades fall beside them. Among the two hundred odd who composed the audience last night there were many who are now numbered among the ranks of the civilians but who wore as honorable and cherished records of the lights through wlilch they have passed many medals and clasps. A few minutes before the commencement of the entertainment the bugle hand of the regiment paraded along Baker street ito the Bantlett house, the headquarters of the local camp of the Legion of Frontiersmen, who were then escorted to the armory, Many favorable ■comments were heard of the splendid playing of the men who form this branch of the force. The concert opened with a ai>eefih from major L. Stewart who expressed his pleasure at seeing so many people present to do honor to the occasion- He said that he thought It should be the one day which should be celebrated by Canadians, and spoke of the hardships and acts of braver)- performed during the five days' hard fighting which preceded the victory. Tne next item on the program was a song by E. ll. Smith entitled "Bander- Hero," which was received with the greatest enthusiasm. Mr. Smith's fine voice was heard to much advantage in the large hail and the audience insisted upon an encore. Mr. Smith's second song was "The Old Brigade," and it was, If poBslble,.an even greater success than his first. Bugle major Earl sang a favorite humorous number called "I Couldn't Go Home iu the Dark," and wns also encored, the audience showing their appreciation of'his comic prowess by heartily joining in the chorus of both songs. The program waa here vailed !*»* an excellent three-round boxing contestbe- tween Messrs. Gllmour and Holland. The contest was a latrly even one and no decision as to tiie victor was announced, Alter some more delightfully rendered comic songs, Sandy McTavIsh came on in a burlesque Highlander get up and brought down the house with a couple of vernacular songs which, together with Mr. McTavish's roarlngly ninny appearance were more than worthy of the large measure of ui>- plause with which he was-received. A comic boxing contest between Sandy McTavIsh and Pat Malone was one of the funniest events in the bill. Tbe former attired in his "kilts" and the latter dressed like a roystering irishman after a bad fight alter a Donegal fair, commenced their exhibition with a laughable dialogue, aud alter putting on the gloves gave an exhibition in ■which both were apparently frequently knocked out and the unfortunate member of the bugle hand, who acted as referee, got into terrible trouble, being finally carried out of the ring by the Burns and Johnson of the evening. This comic contest was followed by a song by Mr. Kemp who was encored and then delivered "She's a Lassie from Lancashire," which was recelveed with tremendous applause. A sword exercise by five soldiers drawn from the soldiers and the Legion of Frontiersmen was excellently performed, some of the upper cuts and side sweeps making the spectators move back a little nearer the wall out of tho reach of a possibly deadly cut. E. Lupton sang in his usual good voice "The Old Soldier" und "The Jolly Tar," at both of which the audience yelled with delighted appreciation. An exhibition by tho members of the regiment-" al gymnastic school would havo been wortiy of a far more public occasion and showed that the 102nd gave duo attention to the proper development and strengthening of muscle and sinew. It should be mentioned that among this team of gymnasts T. O. Ddhrlsay, together with F. Nott and the instructor, were star performers. "Bill -of Tare" and three other songs J were rendered in a pleasantly humorous fashion hy the Albion quartette, who showed themselves to be great favorites with the audience. The boxing event of the evening was a bout between (Messrs. DesBrfsay and Jolliff with Mr. Boyd u_ referee. The contest was one of three rounds only and far too short for the pleasure of the onlookers. Both boxers got in a number of pretty hits, though Des- Brlsay carried off the honors as regards points. It was generally agreed that this wa8 one of the best boxing matches, short though it was, that has been seen in Nelson for some years. Corporal Markham sang four songs and every time the audience wanted, like the famous Oliver Twist, more. His method of singing is full of quiet humor and something after the stylo of the, famus singer of coster songs in two continents, Albert Chevalier. Mr. Markham's song composed hy himself and 'Mr. McKay, both of the 102nd and which was a skit on certain peculiarities and accomplishments of officers of the regiment simply brought down the house. The ditty was cleverly composed and one verse was evidently written with a purpose In view, the purpose being the futherlngof the progress of the new range. This verse Is as follows: "Captain Carrie comes next on our songi At shouting lie cannot go wrong He will not feA strange, whilst on the new range So lets set the tiling pushed along.'1 A mandolin and banjo duet by Messrs, Doflds ami jfelson was due of the best things from a musical point of view of the ontert'filtimeiit and was very justly en- uored, The last Item on the program was a Hulcf'tloii airs In* Wilkinson's oivlies- tra, The excellence of this band is too WOll known to need any (special praise, The evening closed with the singing or the national anthem nnd three cheers for iln- king. The members nt the 102ml desire to tlmhtt those who sc» kindly nsHlated them In their Npi -iniiii entertainment and so materially assisted in its success. After the concert Free] Starkey with his well known hospitality invited a number of friends to the Hume hotel where n delightful little supper wus provided. SHOULD BE WORLD WIDE CONSERVATION OF THE WORLD'S RESOURCES. SHOULD BE THE SUBJECT OF CONSIDERATION. 1 OTTAWA, Feb. 26.—A statement was made public today by lion. S. Fisher, who was chairman of tlie Canadian delegation at the international conservation conference in Washington, giving the principles agreed upon by the conference. Although there Is nothing, in the conference regulations in the nature of a binding agreement be tween the countries Interested in the matter, it is generally understood that they will lie accepted as the basis of action by the several national, provincial and state governments concerned. In brief, what this conference has done is to lay down the general principles which, in their opinion, should be kept in mind In the future control, disposal and use of the natural resources of North America, and from the official status of the men who participated therein it Is more than probable that the agreement will ho followed by effective legislation on the lines indicated. In the concluding paragraph tho conference declares that it Is convinced of the importance of tiie movement for the conservation of the natural resources of Nortti America, and it is of such a nature and of such importance that it should become world wide in its scope, and therefore suggests thai tbe president of tbe United States call aconference to whioh all nations should lie invited to join together in considering tlie subject of the world resources and their future conservation and wise utilization. ALL FOR PEACE. An Effort to Compel Mediation In the Balkan Dispute, PARIS, Feb. 26—The French parliamentary group of which baron des Tournelles de Constant is president, today undertook an effort to arouse Public opinion of (lie world and to compel the powers to offer mediation in the event of a conflict in the Balkans becoming inevitable. (Resolutions were adopted and communicated to the parliaments of the signatories of the Hague agreement, calling attention to the fact that an. offer of mediation by neutrals under the Hague convention "can never be considered an unfriendly act by the litigants." The support of the United States and of the South American republics is especially desired by the French group tuul telegraphic appeals will he despatched to Washington and the South American republics requesting co-operation. Baron des Tournelles considers it urgently important that preparations should be made for Intervention in the Balkan situation before it Is too late. A despatch from St. Petersburg says: A much more bopeful view prevails in diplomatic circles in St. Petersburg today concerning the Austrla-Hungary- Servian situation, due to tlie probability of the successful issue, of the ourrent negotiations for the intervention of the powers. Russia, hi principle, has agreed to join hi the representations at elgradc for the preservation of peace. Whether the Russian representations win go us far as to advise Servia to disarm and formally renounce her aspiration for territorial compensation from Austria-Hungary is u question still being discussed by the powers. As a result ot improved situation prices on the Bourse today are firmer. THE BURBANK Brains and Genius to be Capitalized THE PLANT WIZARD'S WORK TO BE HANDLED AS A BUSINESS CONCERN — CAPITALISTS ORGANIZE A COMPANY FOR THIS PURPOSE—A NOVEL SCHEME— AND INTERESTING. SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 2ti—In order that his discoveries may be more generally distributed and incidentally that his work may not he hamrperod by business worries, the brains and genius of Luther Burbank. the plant wizard have been capitalized for several million dollars The men who have secured the sole right to distribute to the world the plant -discoveries of the Santa Rosa naturalist, are Hartland Law and his 'brother, Herbert Law. two well known miilionaries of thia city and Oscar E. Dinler, a wealthy eastern capitalist There Is no limit to the rights which the men have secured, except, one or two small contracts which Burbank is fulfilling. Working alone Burbank b-as not had time to givP the results of all of his experiments to the public, but now a systematic effort will he made to distribute both his past and future products to the world One of the first things to be undertaken by the new company will be the fuller development, of tlie spineless cactus, which promises to transform the desert wastes into grazing lands for cattle. In this connection it is " announced that Burbank has developed a cactus capable of producing saccharine matter which will yield both sugar and alcohol. The company will he called the Luther Burbank Products Incorporated Life Too Strenuous. NEW YORK, Feb. 20.—Because ke could not live on. a remittance of |75 a month from his relatives in Austria, added Io what he could *arn as a drug clerk in this city, David Rufe iser.aged 18 years, committed suicide by shooting, in the Webster avenue elevated railroad station today. The boy Is said to be the son of a wealthy Austrian, who sent him to this country to make a fresh start. In life, after conduct hi) Austria which displeased his parents. An uncle in this city says the young man had confessed that he was hard pressed for money and contemplated suicide. Satisfactorily Settled. CONSTANTINOPLE, Feb. 26.—The Austrlan-Hungarlan-Turkish protocol, for the settlement of the differences arising out of the annexation by ihe former power of tho provinces of Bosnia and Herzogovina, was signed hero this afternoon by the grand Vizier and the Austro-Hungarian ambassador. Under it tJie Turkish government gets $10,000,000 indemnity. The boycott committee announced today the suspension of the boycott on Austrian goods, Edmonton Growing. EDMONTON, Fob. 26.—Building permits issued in the city are climbing rapidly and bid fair to reach an, excellent total by the close of the month. Up to noon today there were permits issued during the present month for buildings aggregating $105,200 in value February is regarded as a dull month In building circles, and ibis total is, a very good Indication of the revival of business hi all lines. As a Deterrent. ■"Canadian AsHOcl-itert Prcssl LONDON, Feb. 26.—Hon. H. Haldane, speaking at Brighton, said he anticipated a great, strengthening of the forces of the empire, to be held in reserve in the event of their services being suddenly requierd. Such an organization could hardly Tail to he a deterrent to aggressive action to the part of other countries. Appeal Refused. LONDON, Feb. 26.—Before the judicial committee of the privy council, in the case of Rosenthal vs. The SHngsby Manufacturing company, a special leave for appeal was refused. Rosenthal had appealed against the judgment of the court of appeals of Manitoba to tho supreme court of Canada, and that, court, on June 18. IMS, had dismissed the appeal. Nearlng End. LOS ANGELES, Feb. 26.—A telephone message from Dr. Trucworthy, in attendance upon E. J, Baldwin loda'v. was that he did not expect the aged millionaire to live many hours. Comic Artist Dead. PARIS. Feh. 26.—Emmanuel Poire, better known under his pen name of Carat! Dache. the famous comic artist and cartoonist, died in this city today. B. C. Electric Bonds. LONDON, Feb. 26.—There Is an application to the London stock exchange to list $5(10,000 British Columbia Electric 5 per cent, bonds. ■^^SEB PAGE TV» ©he fpaUg _\ow*. 8ATURDAY ..... FEBRUARY 27 \ PREPARING FOR SPRING Brown & Co.'s Great Glean-Up Sale "QUALITY" Of High Grade Clothing, Furnishings, Men's, Women's and Children's Shoes Come and buy while you can procure choice merchandise at the following tremendous reductions: Men's Clothing at a sacrifice. 50 men's All Wool Suits, not one of them worth less than $15 and the most of them $20 suits, nearly all sizes. Sale price $10. Boys' Suits worth up to $7.50, sale price $5. Children's Suits, worth up to $5, for $2. Men's Underwear that cannot he matched elsowhere at anything like the prices; winter and light weight pure wool Undershirts and Drawers, worth $2.50 the suit, reduced to $1.75 All wool ribbed Un derwear, worth $2 and $2.25 the suit, now 75c a garment. Good Wool Underwear at 50c each. Men's medium weight ribbed Socks, also Cashmere Socks, worth 35c, now 25c. Men's Mixed Socks, light nnd dark colors, 15c 2 pairs 25c. Boys' heavy, all wool, ribbed stockings, worth 40c, for 25c. Extraordinary valu es in Men's and Ladles' serviceable and stylish Shoes. Men's Box Calf and Patent Leather Shoes, $5 and $&, sale price $3.90. Men's Dongola and Calf Shoes worth $3.50, reduced lo $2.90 Men's Box Calf Shoes, worth $3.25, reduced to $2.50. Ladles' Dongola Bluchers (high shoes), worth $3.50, now on sale at $2.50. Children's Laced Shoes 75c. Men's Trousers at 25 per cent, below regular prices. Men's Soft hats worth $3 reduced to $1.50. Special bargains In Heavy Rubber and Leather Boots and Miners' Supplies. Men's Soft and Stiff Bosom Shirts at 50c. Flannel Shirts worth up to $1.75, reduced to $1.25. BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. This announcement should be of particular interest to all who wish to secure good goods at prices far below real value. . BROWN <& CO., 405 Baker Street "QJJAUTY" nn Order Now We are working full time on boats for spring delivery. Get yoar order now and don't be disappointed. The Kootenay Motor Boat Co. TESTIMONY AS TO Nature's Fertilizers "The most valuable sources of organic nitrogen, from the standpoint of uniformity In composition, richness in the constituent, and availability are DRIED BLOOD, DRIED MEAT, and CONCENTRATED TANKAGE, which are produced In large quantities in slaughter houses and rendering establishments."—1\ S. department of agriculture, Bulletin No. 44. Are to had from P. BURINS & CO., Nelson, B. C. ROUai-l and DRESSED LUMBER Doors, Windows, Mouldings, Shingles, Turned Works and Brackets. Complete and up to date stock always on hand. Mail orders promptly attended to. A. O. LAMBERT & CO. NEWS OF THE DOMINION MONTREAL, Feb. 26-—The tower of the ice aplace collapsed today and two men were burled to the ground but were not seriously injured. •WELLA.ND, Feb. 20 — Diphtheria is ■epidemic at Fonthill, for miles from (here, and the village school Is closed as a result. HALIFAX, Feb. 26-—Mabel Little, 21 years old. took carbolic acid in mistake for medicine last evening and died 20 minutes later. CHA'ROLETTBTOtWN. Feb. 2C—Premier Hazen has entered action for li- ljel against the Examiner Tor alleged defamation of character. The Examiner Is the conservative organ. OSKAiWA, Feb, 2(1 — George Hunt, better known as "Shorty" Hunt, was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary today, for attempting to fire the Christian church yesterday, WINDSOR. Feb. 26—The young ladles of iBssex are frightened to go on the streets after dark without an escort ou account of the activities of "Jack the Hugger," with' "Peeping Tom" proclivities. The police have so far been unable to discover the culprit. OTTAWA, Feb. 2fi—William Scott, ji C.P.R. fireman, slipped on the Ice i" the railway yards at Carleton Place yesterday and broke his neck, resulting In instantaneous death OTTAWA, Feb. 26—ThP justice department was today advised' of the cap ture at Mount Vernon, Wash,, of a burglar named Clarke, who escaped from tlu? New Westminster penitentiary with Bill Miner In 1907. "EDMONTON, Feb 26—Premier Rutherford Introduced a resolution last night calling on the dominion government to give the province permission to erect an elevator system to store, transport and grade grain. OTTAWA. Feb. 2C — Tlie supreme court wag today engaged with a dispute between a farmer and certain grain dealers at Winnipeg. The -case arose over margins on charges In the matter of 4000 bushels of outs. -MONTREAL. Feb. 26—It was stated at the head offices of the Grand Trunk Pacific today that the company will undertake the building of the Quebec bridge, and that It would agree to complete the structure to the general sat isfaction of tiie government within three years. PORT ARTHUR. Feb 26—Friends of Hugh -F Rowe. found dead from alcoholic poisoning, have demanded an,inquest He is a relative of the Goschen family of England. FORT WILLIAM, Feb 2fl—Tlie employees of the C.N.R. simps have called a mass meeting for tomorrow night to form a federated union of all the employees of the railway previous to presenting a new wage scale. VANCOUVER. Feb. 26 -~ A large deputation, headed by mayor Douglas, left this afternoon for Ottawa where they will Interview the government In regard to improvements to False creek with the purpose of incraslng the harbor facilities at this port. WININIIREG. Feh 26—The CP.R. today posted notices In their shops here that the rates established by tlie board of conciliation In August last, will hold good until April 1, 1910. The notice was well received by Ihe men and gives general satisfaction. WA1N1WRIGHT. Feb 26 — O. W. Speers, general colonization agent for the dominion government, let the contract today for the erection of an immigration ball here to cost $35,000 and to be completed by April 1. Settlers are already arriving in large numbers and citizens are malting every preparation for their accommodation. MONTREAL. Feb. 26—The CP.R. today derided to let a contract for the erection of a new grain elevator at Victoria Harbor on the Georgian bay. to the 'Metcalfe company of Chicago. The capacity of the new elevator will be two million bushels and the contract, price is $1)00.000. OTTAWA. Feb. 26—Hon. Clifford Sit ton and Hon. Sydney Fisher returned from Washington last night Mr. Slfton sustained a fracture of tbe collar bone while in Washington His horse stumbled aud he was thrown to the ground. He received prompt medical attention but. will be laid up for a few days, OTTAWA, Feb. 26—Anions Hie bills from the commons which were given u first reading in the senate last night wcra Brandon Transfer railway company; Canadian Western railway; to amend the ' Dominion Ijind act; to amend the Railway act respecting the Kootenay Central railway; Edmonton and Slave Railway company; to amend the p.(X act; to amend tbe Animal Contagious Diseases act. OTTAWA, Feb. 26—The Canadian South African Veterans' association will hold their annual meeting at Ottawa tomorrow afternoon Delegates will be in attendance from the marl- time provinces, Quebec. Ontario, Winnipeg and Calgary. Associations in other district centers of population will be rerpesented by proxy. Among HENRYS*—i for the Spring trade Tested stock, seeds for farm, garden or conservatory from the best groovers ln England, France, Holland, United States and Canada. Fruit and ornamental trees, small fruits, home grown; fertilizers, bee supplies, spraying materials, cut flowers, etc. 140 Page Catalogue Free M. J. HENRY Greenhouses and seedhouses 3010 Westminster road, Vancouver; Branch Nursery, s. Vancouver. -Vnurseries the matters to lie discussed will be the Volunteer Bounty act of 1008- the Canadian patriotic fund, and the running of volunteer homese.ekers* excursions to the western provinces this spring for the benefit of volunteers who desire to locate laud given them by the government for services in south Africa. PUBLIC jERVICE ACT APPOINTMENTS AND PROMOTIONS TO BE MADE. HOW GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES WILL BE GRADED. The Public Service act, more generally known as the Civil Service act, was brought down in the house yesterday by the provincial secretary, says the Victoria Colonist of Tuesday. It repeals the bill Introduced last year and modifies It In certain particulars. These changes are the result of a careful study of the subject during recess. The superannuation measure which was dropped last year will shortly be laid before the house The members of the public -service are classified for the purposes of the act- as deputy heads of departments, officers, agents, chief clerks, clerks, stenographers and permanent employees. An officer is defined to mean any member of the public service, including accountants, who, for the Performance of his duties requires literary, technical or scientific character. The term agent, includes all govern- m !'.§' ment agents, assessors, collectors, recorders, registrars and chief clerks. Officers, agents and clerks are graded into four classes, according to. skill training, competency and length of service, and provisions are made for passin-g from on© class to another with corresponding Increases In salary. ■Hereafter clerks will be appointed as junior clerks or stenographers at the age of lfi. The initial salary Is $.15 Per month, Increasing automatically to $47 at 20. Thereafter the annual increase of $48 per annum Is given until the mafxmuin salary of $900. per annum is reached. When a position Is to be filled requiring .a greater skill and competency than is required from-a junior clerk. an outsider may be appointed. But such an appointment will be made by competitive examination which the junior clerks may enter. Generally speaking, a successful examination Is required to puss from one class to another, and the rise in Balary and the ordinary rate of promotion may he increased by exceptional merit Junior clerks must pass the qualifying examination for third class clerks by the age of 27 or retire. Th0 salaries In the various modes vary according to length and quality of service, a clerk of the third class will receive from $960 to $1200 per annum, a clerk of the second class from $1272 to $1500. and a clerk ot the first class from $1584 to $1800 A chief clerk's salary runs from $1900 with biennial increases of $100, to $2500. although in tbe larger departments with exceptional responsibility a larger sti pend may be placed on the estimates. The power or dismissal is retained! unimparied and the act provides for the appointment of civil service commissioners and examiners. Good Cough Medicine for Children. Tlie season for coughs and colds Is now at hand and too much care cannot be used to protect the children. A child is much more likely to contract diphtheria or scarlet fever when he haa a cold. The quicker you cure hla cold the less the risk. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Is the sole reliance of many mothers, and few of those who haive tried It are willing to urn any other. Mrs. F. F. Stnrcher, of Ripley, XV. Va., says: "I have -never used any other than Chamberlain'b Cough Remedy for my children and lt has -always given -food -satisfaction." This remedy contains no opium or other narcotic, and may be given ns confidently to a child an to an adult. For sale by all druggist* and dealers. SATURDAY FEBRUARY 27 ffihe fpattg Item*. \9& PA6E THREE 15£ EDISON PHONOGMPH Entertainment is the first requisite of hospitality A guest either enjoys himself or is bored. The Edison Phonograph is an infallible ice-breaker. It brings people together, opens up conversation, paves the way to enjoyment, and in itself furnishes the entertainment for the evening. Anyone can operate an Edison Phonograph. Anyone can buy one. The cost is small, and many dealers sell on the easy-payment plan. There is a long list of attractive selections from which to choose. Edison Amberol Records Mr. Edison has perfected a new invention for the Edison Phonograph—Amberol Records. These are four- minute Records, playing twice as long ns the regular Edison Records, and can be played on any Edison Phonograph (except the Gem) by means of an attachment which any dealer can supply and which will not interfere with /1* playing the Records you now have. FREE. Ask your dealer or write to us tor illustrated catalottue of Kdison Phcnceraphs. also catalogue cunlaininc complete lists of Kdison Records old and new. We Want Good Live Dealer. .0 .all Edison Phonoffraph. in every town where we are not now well represented. Dealers havins established stores should write at once to NaUonst Phonograph Compsnjr.100 Lakeside Ave., Orange, N.J., U.S.A. Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription Is the best of all medicines, for the cure of diseases, disorders and weaknesses peculiar to women. It ia the only preparation of its kind devised by a re-goto-ty graduated physician—an experienced and skilled specialist in the diseases of women. $, - It is a safe medicine ia any oooditioo>of tiie < THE ONE REMEDY which contains i and no injurious habit-formin-4 drags and which creates no craving for such stimulant*. t THE ONE REMEDY so good that its makers arc not afraid to print its every ingredient on eaoh outside bottle-wrapper and attest to the truthfulness of the same under oath. It is sold by medicine dealers everywhere, and any dealer who hasn't it can get it. Don't take a substitute of unknown composition (or this medicine op known composition. No counterfeit is as good as the genuine and the druggist who says .something else is "just as good as Dr. Pierce's" is either mistaken or is trying to deceive you for his own selfish benefit. Such a man is not to be trusted. He is trifling with your most priceless possession—your health— mny be your life itself. See that you get what you ask for. WILL APPEAR IN NELSON FLORENCE ROBERTS, TALENTED ACTRES8 IS COMING. 8HE WILL PRESENT "THE HOUSE OF BONDAGE." The following criticism of "The House of Bondage," wlilch will be presented In Nelson on April 16 by (Florence Roberts, one of the 'best known American actresses, is from the tLoa Angeles Examiner of Feb. 1: "A problem play not too problematic, but an Interesting exposition of I CURED THEM FREE Let Mo Cure You -I Will Send You Free Treatment. IhavotiRtandlnpof- fer ln this paper to Bond a tree treatment to any -sufferer from ktilmiy trouble, blad- tier trouble or rbeimiii- tism wiio will fiimd rae their name and address. If you upccI lt I urjio you to take ml- vantaxo of tlio offer. Those diseases nro my specialty. 1 have been wettln* children own their present trood health to 1»ti; winy old peoplo who hail enlarged prosmio and luid to get, up n:i mutiy as ten times a nicli.:* are now cured of ton frequent deslro to urinate: niniiy men and women no longer sutlerf rem rain in tlio back, terrible rheumatism, etc., filaoo taking my remedied. SEP.DFOBMYFBE£THEAraS?iT If you suffer from any form of kidney or bluddur troublo or itieumiulsm, no matter hoc old you arc or how Ions nnd severe you havo had It, write me today describing your condition and let me scud you a free treatment to show you I can euro you In your own home. I want to enow you ond your neighbor that I eon und do euro these diseases. Address tt, T. FUH LWOTT.E-m OecMlilil life. Cfclclp. professional honor rising above the barriers of love and haired, is 'The House of Bondage,' .presented at the Majestic theatre last night by Florence 'Roberts unci company. Despite the fact that the cast Is small, aud that there is absolutely no comedy to lighten It, the play is not so aobre as to pal! upon the audience, probably because the lines are exceedingly clever and give food for speculation and deep thought. "The story is of an eminent surgeon with a high sense of honor, who. despite his desperate fight to prevent it 'has fallen in love with a married woman -whose titled husband neglects her. She attempts to get a divorce, hut finds herself confronted with tho Bngiish law that allows a man to divorce a woman -for infidelity, but does not grant the same -right to the woman. About the time that she makes thla discovery her ihusband Is sent to the surgeon for treatment for danger- ous brain trouble. He knows of the Infatuation of his wife for the surgeon and before submitting to the operation compels tne surgeon to confess, The situations that arise ore naturally extremely dramatic and tene, as may be Imagined. "■Miss Roberts, always clever, was at her best in the role of the wife striving to be a good woman while her 'heart is filled with hate for her husband and love for the surgeon. She was dignified, intense In bhe scenes demanding it and particularly strong In the opening of the third act. where she demands that the surgeon shall remember his professional honor and operate upon her husband*. 'IMr. Arthur Forrest n8 the blase Englishman did one of the most remarkably finished pieces of acting that has been aeon upon a Los Angeles stage for some time. He was the part in every act and word. So much cannot be said for Mr. Thurlow Bergen as the eminent surgeon. Mr. Bergen probably never met many emi- nont surgeons, they of the quiet mien, soft voiced and cheerful air. He was vociferous, annoylngly declamatory, stagy and melodramatic and in the splendid ending to the; second act nearly ruined it by compelling Miss Roberts to meet him on even shouting grounds. Mr. Bergen, nevertheless. has some good moments, and maybe this hint will serve to help him. 'Wiss Ann Warrington was a clever duchess and Miss Mary Bertrand an exceptionally attractive young society woman The staging is new and Interesting and the -production one that should draw full, houses for the rest of &e week." COMMUNICATIONS The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. EDITOR THE DAILY NEWS Sir—Just before I left Nelson tor Victoria, about the end of last month, I heard Mr. G. 0. Buchanan announce at the banquet given in connection with the visit of prominent lumbermen to Nelson what the committee appointed at the recent convention of the associated boards of trade of Southeastern British Columbia proposed to tlo to secure for the Kootenay adequate representation at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition, to be held at Seattle, Washington, next summer and fall. Probably your readers will have since been Informed what that committee is doing and what the arrangements of the dominion government are towards insuring Canada's being worthily represented at that important exhibition. Many residents in the Kootenay may not have read, though, what is being done in the United States so that the mining Industry of that country may make a creditable showing. It occurs to me, therefore, to ask you to publish the following excerpts I have just made from an influential journal published in the states. Of course, much more is being done—these extracts are but examples of the interest being taken in the exposition. They are as under; "An exhibit of the mineral products of the United States, similar to that made at the Jamestown exposition, is being prepared by the geological survey under the direction of J. S. Diller for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition. The collection will be on a larger stale than formerly, special attention being given to an exhibition of fuels. The exhibit will Include models, transparencies, etc., together with a special exhibit of panoramic viwes of Orator lake. One of the features of the exhibit will 'be a large-scale map of the United Slates, showing the distribution of our mineral resources, especially of coal and iron ores. This exhibit will be in the federal building." "A cartographic exhibit, composed of maps and diagrams illustrating the occurrence and distribution of the mineral resources of Alaska, is now being prepared under the supervision of A. H. Brooks of the Alaska building at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition." From the foregoing it will be seen that the mineral resources of the better known states will be well represented and that Alaska will also have prominence given to its mining industry. 1 have no doubt the metalliferous mines of the Kootenay and Boundary districts will be given due attention hy the fully competent and active committee having the matter of a district exhibit In hand. May I suggest that coal, coke and marble from East and West Kootenay, respectively, also he given prominence ln the Kootenay exhibit. Practical results might follow such a display, particularly if suitable information relative to quality and quantity of such materials be made readllly available to possible buyers. E. JACOBS. Victoria, fl. C, Feb.. 25, 1909. Dr. Wolverton Takes Issue. EDITOR THE DAILY NEWS: Sir—In my judgment you are assuming entirely too much when you insist that a vote for city time means a vote for double time. Should the city continue its time and the large majority of our citizens loyally adhere to it. there is no reason to doubt that in a very short time the CP.R. will meet the wishes of the city thus forcibly expressed. For a considerable time the C.P.R. changed lis time at Brandon, Man', and there were two times in the city, but hy general consent the easterly time was adopted in tbe city and the C.P.R. followed by changing its time at Broadview. There can be no objection to the N0II0NIN6-N0GRINDING WHY DO MOST RAZORS PULL? Becsuso they are tempered unevenly by fire and, will not hold an edge. CAKBO-HlfiNETIC RAZORS are tempered as hard as flint by our exclusive process of electricity. For Sale By CANADA DRUG AND BOOK CO. Special Notloo. BETTER THAN SPANKING. Spanking does not cure children of bed- wotting. There ia a constitutional cause for this troublo. Mrs. M. Summers, Box 33 Windsor, Ont., will sond froo to any mother hor successful home treatment, with full instruction!), Bond no money,but write her to-day if your children troublo you in this way. Don't blame the child, the chances are it can't holp it. This treatment also cures adulta and aged people troubled with urine diffloultiMby day ox night. Buffertd From Constant Headaches— Cured by "Fruit-a-tives" Whan Doctors Failed. "I was a sufferer from fearful headaches for over two years, sometimes tbey were so bad that I waa unable to work for days at a time. I took all kinds of medicines, waa treated by physicians, and yet the headaches persisted. I waa rarely free from headache. A short time ago I was advised to try "Fruit-a-tlves" and I did so with, I must confess, very little faith, but after I had taken them for three days my headaches were easier and in a week they left me. After Z had taken a box of the tablets my headaches wero quite cured. My appetite was always poor and my stomach bad, and now my appetite Is splendid and my digestion ia excellent. I had become thin and weak from the constant headaches, but now not'only have I heen cured of all these awful headaches, but my strength is growing up once more, and I feel like a new man, I have taken In all throB boxes of "Fruit-a- tives.'* I am exceedingly grateful to "Fruit-a-tives" for curing me, and I give this unsolicited testimonial with great pleasure, ns I hope thereby some other sufferer of headaches will be Induced tn try "Frult-a-tlves" and will be cured." (Sard.) B. Cornell. TaylorvMie, Ont. "Fruit-a-tlves" is now put up In the new USc trial size ns well ns the regular 50c boxes. Write Fruit-a-tlves Limited, Ottawa, if your dealer will not supply you. i*iiiKtt-ft BUSTS and OVERCOATS, to Measure from mi to $20 Cut in Latest London and New York style, whichever preferred, No matter what part Of the dominion >mi live In, we undertake to -.apply yon with a smart, Comfortable Suit, filling yon perfectly, or otherwise to refund your money ln full. The process is simple.merely fill In a post card and address same to us as below, asking im our latest assortment of materials. Together with patterns, we send yon fashion-plates and complete instructions lor accurate self- measurement, tape measure, nil srtit free and carriage paid. We dispatch your order within seven days, and if yon do not approve, return the goods, aud we will refund the money. SUITS & OVERCOATS to measure from 96.14 to £20. Tho World's Measure Talton, | (DePt. a i, 60/62 CITY ROAD, LONDON, j ENGLAND. AddrosBeD for P&Herni 1 Tor Toronto and East Canada ■ CDttSOM BROS., co MI*tV"~ •cjnEnToniES, vsn. iiii-pi 2 . •tO 73 Clmreli Strr>At, -.'On.01o.-U, ONTAItlO. Tor Winn!?rs a-.iu tho Welt 1 ciiTino:* naos., -o/o iiend-k-oi; nr.oa. in-apt, & ). 379 Garry Street, WIWNIPEU. Pleat* mention IM* paper. C.P.R. changing its time at 'Nelson instead of Kootenay landing. Trains could arrive on one time and depart on another, the same as is done at Fort William, Broadview aud many other points. However, I am creditably informed tnat there is now an agitation in Green wood. Phoenix and Grand Forks looking toward the adoption of our city time in those -cities, which, is practically the same that is In use in the Granby smelter. I am not responsible for tbe contraction of the C.P.R. time tables, yet it seems to rae that the most natural poins where it will cause the least disturbance for the change to be made, are the Arrow lakes and Midway, tlie end of the track It should not be forgotten that our city time differs from true local time 'by less than 20 minutes while C.P.R. time difers by more than 40 minutes. This point is aptly illustrated by the well known fact that many of the mines and most of the lumber camps in the district especially in the Slocan valley, find it practically necessary to disregard the time of the rahvay running by their doors, and to work upon our city time Furthermore, 1 do not think we should assume that the C.P.R. runs this whole country; although it perhaps thinks it does.- We all know that it is Impracticable to drive or to run an automobile in Nelson If we take a walk we soon get out of breath climbing a hill Our' only field for pleasant reoreatlon Is the water, Nielsen's magnificent asset. Nothing should nrevent our citizens making the most of our beautiful lake as a spot for their own pleasure and as an attraction to visitors The lengthening of the delightful summer evenings by the universal adoption W city time would enhance this magnificent asset to a very great extent. Is this country serving the C.P.R. or is the C.P.R. serving it? If our citizens will 'firmly make ft known on the 4th of March that they want one time, and that city time, it will not be long before city time and C.P.R. time will be the same. N. WOLVERTON. Double Time. EDITOR THE DAILY iNEWS: ■Sir—Referring to the double) time question letter of Dr. Clayton in your issue of yesterday: It is true of Nelson, as of elsewhere that "One half the world does not know what the other half lives," This applies to the question of double time The inconvenience of having two times, is largely composed of apparently trivial circumstances to the one not affected, and the inconvenience of one is no inconvenience to tlie next. But these trivial Items taken in the aggregate, are a menace to peace of mind and strength and are especially discouraging when no hope of remedy is offered. It is for this reason that the people of Nelson 'are hailing with delight, mayor Selous* action ln redeeming his promise, and giving an opportunity for the majority to decide where the majority are concerned ■Re Dr Clayton's letter; I wonder is that gentleman aware of his resemblance to the great Diogenes? He says in effect, and this appears to be his one request: "Let the sun but shine on Dr. Clayton and I will concede all the shade to others." This is considerate of Uie doctor, but he is. I think, a little unfair in his letter, both to The Daily News and to the intelligence of the rest of us. 'He appears to have lost himself In ruminating happily upon the privilege enjoyed hy Nelson mothers in preparing a meal at 7 o'clock aud calling it 8 Now. sir. Dr. Clayton has a -point In favor of city time on tiie breakfast question, and having found one good point, he hugs it. after the manner of a child with a new top, to the exclusion of all other points, good, bad or indifferent, with tlie exception of lunch and dinner, his reference to which, however; carry no weight, Most people could mention more than one good point in favor of city time, but they could also arraign had points lo the tune of five to one. The doctor evidently did not get as far as this before he dreamed. This is the substance of his dream: That no election promise is binding; that if Imposition is suffered in silence 110 imposition exists; that if there is a privileged minority. the majority must suffer in silence: that if medieval methods are satisfactory (?) one year they should be continued for all time; but the dream of one has proved for others a nightmare. iDr, Clayton admits there is some inconvenience In the dual time system for some people. Now, if the C.P.R. persists in retaining standard time and the city in keeping Nelson time, when in his opinion, will the inconvenience cease? The Jdoctor thinks Nelson citizens' are too wide awake to stop progress. They are, and as an Instance of their alertness, they -are welcoming the opportunity of giving a vn-icf* to their convictions on next Thursday. Why is I>r Clayton so averse to them having the opportunity? The doctor is satisfied; that is refreshing to know, but judging by tho expressions of buiness and working men. he will have the benefit of seeing others satisfied next Thursday, which will be more refreshing still. CHARLES JIORR1S. DEBATE TINti QUESTION HIGH SCHOOL ADVOCATES OF C. P. R. WIN. LITERARY SOCIETY HOLDS SUCCESSFUL MEETING, At the meeting of the literary society of the high school yesterday afternoon the main interest centered in the debate, though the other numbers on tlie program were equally enjoyable. Piano solos were contributed by Miss Blna Taylor and Miss .Maud Simons. The readings from the Mountaineer consisted of a poem "A Query," "Contrasts in Rhyme,'' an article on "Photography." and a story "A Swiss Hero." The subject for debate was "Resolved that city time is more satisfactory than railroad time." The affirmative was taken by A. Turner, R. Deeew and C. 'Emory, while S. Newltt, C. Pearcy and A. Poupore supported the negative The principal argument brought forward by the affirmative was that by using the present city time everyone couid make more use of the hours of daylight. This was applicable to the scholars going to school as they had so much more time to get out in the daylight after school, to business men as in the winter time they could get along by using much less artificial light, and in the summer they had a better chance for recreation in the evenings; to the working men as they could more readily work the full day in winter time and get a full day's piy; to miners as they have a longer time above ground In daylight. There wns no valid reason why tlie C.P.R. should not change lo city time. It would simply make Nelson a divisional point in time Instead of Kootenay landing. They have divisional points at larger places as the Soo and at Windsor, the one 70 miles west of the other, and no particular troublo has been produced. Even if the C.P.R. wouid not change no particular harm could como. They have more than one time In places ike Detroit nnd still manage to get along. In fact it was better in mauy cases, as children going to school can now readily have breakfast with the father working on C.P.R. time. In Great Britain and other countries of Europe they are arranging; for a change of time to set 9 a a 1 1 1 h no re. ■M Priced Cream Baking. vPoWdei>4 You mil Use it to make Delicious Hot m Biscuit—tempting, appe- I tizing, light, wholesome. £ Makes the best food to _M work on—the' best food to sleep after. No alum no fear of indigestion. i more use of the daylight. Why should Nelson be behind? The principal argument for the negative was that a great deal of contusion existed in having two times. The hotels found it very inconvenient as they were compelled to serve two, meals, at railroad time to catch the large transient trade and a-*, city t me to catch the regular hoarders, Thei housewives were bothered with gelling two sets or meals through tlie day and so found little time to do anything else They always seem to be getting meals ready- Confusion was great In making appointments, as two might keep the same appointment but he an hour apart. This was especially so In the case of merchants dealing with commercial travellers. No matter what the advantages of city time it. should be changed to avoid this confusion as there was no probability of the railroads changing. If they did, Nelson would be a divisional point in time and the train despatches would have to consider a different time for the ei'st and west trains and there would be much danger of mistakes causing disasters. Railroad time is more nearly sun time its it is only 12 minutes slower than sun time, while city time Is 48 minutes faster than sun time. Tlie extra hour in the evening was said to be advantageous for recreation but that is scarcely so. An hour In the morning when the air is fresh is really worth more than an hour in the evening for any kind of recreation. The business men were better off with railroad time as the time during which tbey kept their places of business open corresponded to the time during which they could get their express, freight and telegraph messages. The teamsters were better suited, as much of thlr work wag dependent on the freight that was handled. It was evident that it suited the working men better as several conractorg who tried city time for a while at first soon changed back to railroad tfme, The judges, Messrs. R. J, Clegg, W Poupore and E. Matthew, gave their decision in favor of the negative TRADE REPORT. Bradstreet's Weekly Review of Canadian Business. NEW YORK, Eel). 26.—Bradstreet's statement of trade tomorrow will say: "Trade In Canada shows a broadening tendency, though things nre not so active in the east as in the west. The general outlook is bright and much building is projected. On the Pacific cost business lias an excellent tone, and the demand for goods is brisk, while money Is in a satisfactory supply. Business failures for tlie week- number 40, compared with 48 last week, and 35 ou this week last year. Will Be No War. BERLIN. Feh. 26.—The foreign office has not yet received any word from St. Petersburg or Belgrade that the Russian government has declared that Servia cannot hope for support from Russia in the event of an out break of hostilities between Austria- Hungary und Servia. Servian students in the Polytechnic school at Coethen have received telegraphic orders to join the colors, and it is reported that many Austrian students iu Germany are homeward bound in the expectation of war. So far, however, the opinion continues confident that there will be no war between Austria-Hungary and Servia. Mlnard's Liniment Cures Dlstsmper. T h i a happy mother, like thousands of other:-, believes i:i nothing so much as Mother Selgel's Syrup. The days when household work was a burden ond the least exertion painful, when even her own children Irritated tier, nre a ln-ng way behind, So arc the headaches, tiie nasty taste, lite heartburn, the dizziness ami the constant feeling of fatigue. They vanished like a bad dream the day she first bought Mother Seigel's Syrup, and they will stay away as long as Mother Seigel's Syrup has a place in her Clipboard. It is tlie standard remedy lor Indigestion and Liver Disorders, and lhe regular family medicine in thousands of Canadian homes. Good for mother. Good for father. Good for all ihe family ! licit ir. Sold everywher< A. J. While & Co. I,til, Montreal. j-oS MOTHER SEIGEL'S SYH.UP ParivIHe, Sept, 30, 190B. M1XARTVR LINIMENT CO., Limited. Dear Sirs:—We wish to Inform you that we torisider your MINARD'S LINIMENT a very superior article, and we use It as 11 sure relief for sore throat and chest. When I tell you that I would not be without lt If the price was a dollar a bottle, X mean It. Yours truly, CHAS. F. TILTON. "When watcher disagree, ike hands thai set them right are the handis of the WATCH the timepiece thatls ever right Every Elffin Wntcli is fully gnnran- Iced. AlljcwclcrslineeKlplnWnlcheM. An interesting, illnstniled booklet about watches sent free on request to ELGIN NATIONAL WATCH OO., Elgin, III, P* /0 '/ J- * : wmaBaa*iwtw*mifaaBSK^a\\fai„^j£:*£z, •AC* FOUR «tw gMtig glen*. SATURDAY ...... FEBRUARY « ************************************ A Fish Story All who during the present season are abstaining from flesh meat as well as all who are not abstaining, are invited to come and examine our selection of Eatables for Lent,. It will be pleasant to find how easy it is to abstain and be good, and to feel satisfied with one's self as well as with that most important person, the cook. Crosse & BlackwelTs Goods IN GLASS Potted Lobster, Shrimp, Prawns, Anchovy, Yarmouth Bloaters, Sardine Paste, Salmon and Shrimp, Anchovies in olives and oil. IN TINS French Sardines in oil and truffled, Norwegian Sardines, Canadian Sardines in oil, American Sardines, Mayonnaise, Sousod and in Tomato, Blue Point Oysters, Cove Oysters, Shrimps, Crusader & Fleur do Lis Salmon, Little Neck Clams, Scotch Kippered Herrings, C. & B. Kippered Herrings, plain and in Tomato Sauuce, C. & B. Bloaters, Scotch Devilled Herrings, Golden Haddles, Canadian Herrings, plain and in Tomato -sauce. Oyster and Real Turtle Soups. SALTED Acadian Cod, in 2-lb. box; Blue- i I nose, In 1 and 2-lb. bricks; Whole Cod, Labrador Herrings, Mack- \ [ erel, Smoked Her rings,Herr ing In ■ . pails and half barrels, Mackerel ln palls, Salmon Bellies In kits, Loch Pyne Herrings. SAUCES and RELISHES C. & B. Lobster Sauce, C. & B. Shrimp Sauce, C. & B. Anchovy Sauce, Lea & Perrin's Worcester Sauce, half pints, pints and quarts, ] I Lazenby's, Hudson's Bay Co., Rowat's, Yorkshire, Tarragon & Chili Vinegar, C. & B. Vinegar, Curry Powders, Tabasco Pepper Sauce, Chill Sauce, Blue Label Tomato Catsup, C. & B. Walnut Catsup, Salad Dressings. The Hudson's Bay Stores **************************************************** Imperial Bank of Canada HEAD OFFICE TORONTO CaplUI Authorized |,0,000,M« Capital Paid Up $5,000,000 Rest $5,000,000 0. R. WILKIE, Praaldant HON. RORT. JAFFRAY, VlM-Prta. BRANCHES IN BRITISH COLUMBIA: Arrowhead, Cranbrook, Golden, Kamloops, Michel, Nelson, Revelstoke, Vancouver and Victoria. SAVING'S DEPARTMENT Interest allowed on deposits at current rate from date of deposit NELSON BRANCH 3. M. LAY, Managar. Canadian Bank of Commerce Head Office, Toronto. Established 1867 Paid up Capital $10,000,000 Reserve Fund 6,000,000 B. E. WALKER, President ALEX. LAIRD, General Manager Branches throughout Canada and tn the United Statea and England. SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT Deposits of $1 and upwards are received and Interest allowed at eurrent rates. Accounts may be opened In the names or two or more persons, withdrawals to be made hy any one of the number or by the survivor. J. L. BUCHAN, Manager Nelaon Branch. BANK Of MONTREAL (Eatabllehed 1817) Snpltal All Paid Up ... .$14,400,000 Rest $12,000,000 HEAD OFFICE MONTREAL Rt Hen. Lord Strathcona and M ount Royal, Q. C. M. ■. Hen. PreelatoM Hen. Sir. George Drummond, K. C. M. G., President Sir Edward S. Clouston, Bart., Vice President and Gen. Manager. BRANCHES IN BRITISH COLUMBIA Armstrong, Enderby, Greenwood, Kelowna, Nal-.on, New Denver, Nleela, New Westminster, Rossland, Summerland, Vancouver, Varum, Victoria, Chlllawack, Hoamar. NELSON BRANCH L. B. DEVEBER, Manager. The Royal Bank of Canada INCORPORATED 186« Capital $3,900,000 Reserve Fund $4,600,000 2- ?' S=hJi P"slden,t „ HEAD OFFICE, MONTREAL E. L. PEASE, General Manager. PROGRESS OF SIX YEARS Capital and Reserve DepoBits. Total Assets 1902—45,000,000.00 $14,000,000.00 $22,000,000.00 1908—$8,500,000.00 $37,000,000.00 $50,000,000.00 8AVINGS DEPARTMENT—Accounts may be opened with deposits of One Dollar. Interest allowed thereon at current rate. Depositors are subject to no delay whatever In the withdrawal of the whole or any portion of the amounts deposited. Nelson Branch G. A. SPINK, Manager. SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION We Will Buy We Will Sell 2000 American-Canadian Oil Offer 2000 B. C. Amalgamated Coal ....$ .04 100 Jewel Syndicate Offer 200 Western Oil, Ord'y 1.40 100 Western Oil. P'fd 2.25 1000 Rambler Cariboo 15 100 n. C. Copper 10 Consolidated Smelters 500 Diamond Vale Coal .. 1000 International Coal .. 350 Nugget Oold Mines .. 100 Le Rol Mining .$ 7.12V4 . 89.00.. .. .14% . .73 . .80 . 3.00 NOTE—We are In the market to liny South African Scrip, and will pay the highest market price. At what price will you sell. Please call or use the wires. MIGHTON & CAVANAUGH Type-writers We are Agents for THE "EMPIRE," Visible Writing, price $G0.0D THE "NEW FOX," Visible Writing, price $125.00 Tn their respective classes, these two machines are not surpassed in any* particular, and they stand unequalled in many points. If you contemplate the purchase of a typewriter Investigate the merits of these two machines before you buy. It will most certainly well repay you. W. O. THOMSON KStf* Bookseller and Stationer ©he ©atljj $Uw0* ftbUtM at Nelion Mvery Hernial KKJ*8»t Monday, fcv Newe Publishing Company, Limited a? Q McMORRIB Heat-far THE CORRECT TIME. A correspondent, who signs himself "Inquirer," but who Is in reality one of Nelson's best known business men, writes as follows In regard to the double time question: "To the Editor of The Dally News: ''Sir—(Might I ask you to kindly inform your' readers how tire two times, which are being kept in this city, compare with God's time, as regulated by tlie sun? I am sure this information would interest many." Without desiring to appear sacrellg- ious in dealing with the matter, The News ventures the statement that tlie C.P.R. time is by all odds the nearest to "God's time, as regulated by the sun." On receipt of this letter yesterday, Tlie -News consulted a man who should be In a position to speak with authority on tho question and the reply was that the C.P.R. time waa within a little over eleven minutes of being the correct sun time, while there is a difference of a little over 48 minutes between the city tim0 and the correct sun time. All time in this country, it may be said, is figured from Greenwich, England. As a person travels west from there the time varies, but in order to avoid the confusion that would follow each -place having the exactly correct time for the locality, what Is called Standard time has been adopted, and changes are only made on the meridians which count an even hour, all the time between these two points being the same as that of the even hour meridian to the east. It therefore follows tlmt In some places there may be almost an hour's difference between the time in use and the correct time. In Nelson, for example, were the change made in this particular division wnere it should be, at the 120th meridian, which runs along the eastern boundary of British Columbia In the north and through the southern portion to the International boundary line south of Keremeos. the difference between standard time and the actual sun time would be a little over 48 minutes. The result of moving tlie point of change from the neighborhood of Keremeos to Kootenay landinK Is that iwhat is known locally as "C.P.R." time is a little over 11 minutes from being correct sun time. In regard to the C.P.R. time system it may be said by way of explanation that west of Winnipeg there are two changes of time, one at Broadview and the other at Laggan on the main line and at Kootenay landing on the Crow's Nest line. To he correct the C.P.R. should change Us time about Brandon and ut Ducks on the main line, the corresponding -point in the south being about Keremeos, The C.P.R. receives the correct time every day from Greenwich through McGill university and it is flashed all over the system at a -certain hour, every agent being required to set his clock according to It. The time secured ln this way is what is known in Nelson as C.P.R. time. BROKERS NaUtON, ■. 0. ■hone 111 CIVIL SERVICE REFORM. Premier McBride and his government are to be congratulated on the advanced legislation they have introduced dealing with the civil service of the province. By putting the service under a commiEsion and providing for qualifying examinations for entrance and promotion they have eliminated as far as possible politics from the service. This Is as it sbould be. The act which Is now before the legislature, provides that once a man baa entered the service his -position is assured and his promotion guaranteed him providing he can meet the tests Imposed by the commission' In this way every, man entering tbe service Ib certain of advancement If he can earn it. No man can reasonably ask more. Provision for old age is also made in the shape of -pensions, after the completion of a certain number of years' service, based upon the salary the recipient was receiving at the time of his retirement. The benefit of the pension scheme is twofold. It is an encouragement to men to remain In the service, for they will know that they will be provided for in their old age, and it will also make it •possible for the government to keep the service up to its proper standard by retiring men who have passed the prime of life, without doing injustice to old and faithful servants of the province. The result of the reforms introduced by the government will be to place the ■public service of the province on a better footing, ail round. In this matter, as in so many others, premier McBride and his colleagues have shown that they are a government that does things. EDITORIAL NOTES. There is a time limit to the discussion that is now agitating Nelson. It is Thursday evening next. Nine years ago today the final charge of the Canadians at Paardeberg ■brought tlie surrender of general Cronje and his army of 5000 Boers, and with it the beginning of the end of the South African war. Today Boer and ■Briton are working together toward the upbuilding of & United South Africa, owning allegiance to the British crown. Time, sometimes even a short time, works great wonders. •So frequent have been the fatal accidents on tlie government section of the Grand Trunk Pacific line east of Winnipeg, that the Fort William Herald, a strong liberal paper, culls for an investigation. The ground for this demand for an investigation was the recent killing of seven men in one explosion. A glance at a return recently submitted to parliament throws some What Our Trade-Mark Means to You TT means that the flour contained in bags and barrels so trade-marked is decidedly whiter, a great deal stronger and more nutritious than other flours. It means that the flour has been properly aged to mature its lull strength. It means "More bread and better Bread" and better pastry, too. It means elimination of uncertainty—' 'your money back" if Purity fails to give entire satisfaction. Costs more than the other kind, but worth the difference. puRiry FUOUR Western Canada Flour Milla Co., •Mwr Tint, that Wwr,' , Tbe Fame ol ipoons, forks, knives, etc., tearing the trade mart for eioulsile designs, slyle, finish and long wear Is World Wide. j The standard lor 60 rears. ' la buying frays, laraaas, coffM 1 sell, ale., as. tor feeds atadaef i MIRIDtN BRITS CO. ^E8T EQUIPPED UNDERTAKING AND EMBALMING PARLORS IN THE KOOTENAY. W. J. BOYLE, UNDERTAKER. Night Phone 252 Day Phone 85 Standard Furniture Co. nelson, b. c. light on the manner in which the Intercolonial railway is being operated at the present time. Ordinarily there areabout 800 extra men employed on the road, but hist summer that number went up by leaps and bounds as the 'date of the election approached, the total for October, election month, being 2922. Is it any wonder that the road does not pay? HOCKEY BY WHOLESALE WANDERERS OFFER INTER TEAM TO HAILEYBURY. FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS IS THE PRICE ASKED. MONTREAL, Peb. 2fi—All offers, real and Imaginary, for hockey players to jump to tlie Temiskanilng league were put in the shade by a counter offer wired from Montreal to Halleybury yesterday afternoon, when the Wanderers signified their willingness to send the whole of their Stanley cup seven to represent Halleybury against Cobalt in a return match to be played In Co- bnlt this evening. Ridiculous stories of clearly imaginative origin hnve been published regarding offers to players of Montreal aud Ottawa to jump to the clubs in the silver country league, but the offer made by the Wanderers yesterday was a genuine one and up to midnight last night the players and executive were prepared at a moment's notice to make tbe long jump from Montreal to Cobalt. Tlie offer was wired to Hatley- bury, the Wanderers stating $5,000 as their price to play their team In Cobalt one match and meet all expenses. The offer, however, was declined. DORANDO'S FIRST RUN. It was to Post Urgent Letter for His Employer, It is a curious fact thnt most of the men who have found famtf and comparative fortune in footracing discovered their talent in an unusual—If not, Indeed, a dramatic—manner. Another Instance of this Is the circumstances which prevailed on Dorando to don the racing shoes and his efforts have been crowned wtth such success as to gain him a world-wide popularity (with, perhaps the exception of America.) Nearlng the close of a certain day not long before he was the hero of the moment In London, his employer, who is a confectioner, gave to Dorando a letter to posit, acquainting hlni at the same time that the letter was urgent. Tlie post in Dorando's native village consists of a mail which has a large tract of country' in its care, but the time that it Is due at the different stations Is well known. When Dorando arrived at the mall station, he was annoyed to find the mail gone. He had been informed that the letter was urgent, and, rather than cause his employer any inconvenience, he decided to hasten with the letter to its destination—a village about IB miles distant. He set off at a brisk walk, which soon developed into a trot, which he easily maintained until he reached the village, and personally delivered tbe letter. Having experienced very little fatigue, ■he decided on making the return Journey right away, and the racing spirit which so impressed the thousands at the Olympia now asserted Itself, and he arrived ln his village in a space of time that was remarkable. This, Dorando's Inital feat of endurance, soon became known, and he was advised to try his pace in open competition.—Scottish Referee. SAME OLD JOHN L. Famous Fighter is Holding Forth In Vancouver. John Lawrence Sullivan, once king of all prize-fighters, Is holding forth at the Pantages theatre this week with his old-time ring opponent Jake Kllraln, and the pair promise to do some big business during the week, says the Vancouver Province. The veteran is just as willing as ever to talk of the ring, and he holds court dally to a multitude of admirers. The veteran's proudest boast Is that he was never knocked down in a fighit, even when he lost to Corbett. Said he last night In reply to a question: "Was I ever knocked down by Corbett? I was never knocked down in my life. It wns claimed that Mitchell knocked me down,'but that was more of a slip than anything else. Corbett. did not knock me down, it was a collapse on my part. I just sank to the floor, ami everybody knows It. The blow that it was claimed that Mitchell knocked me down with, landed on my chest. I had both feet (close together. I was not down a second, but jumped up and went nt hlni." Curlers Start Home. Canadians Are Bringing Handsome .Trophy With Them. LIVERPOOL, Peb. 26.—The Canadian curlers who have had a highly successful tour in Scotland and England, left here tit home on the steamer Empress of Ireland. The silver trophy presented by lord Strathcona and Mount Royal to the Royal Caledonia Curling club and won by the Canndinn team touring the Old Country, Is about 20* inches iu height and 14 1-2 inches in diameter. The decoration, which Is chiefly Cel- Tbls woman says she was saved from an operation by Lyditt E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs. Frank Kinsley, Lindsay, Ontario, writes to Mrs. Pinkham: " When 1 wrote to you some time ago, I was a very sick woman suffering* from female troubles. I had inflammation of tbe --feminine organs and could not stand or walk any distance. At last X was confined to my bed and the doctor said 1 would have to go through an operation, but this I refused to do. '' A friend advised Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. After using three bottles of it, I feel like a new woman. " I most heartily recommend Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to all women who Buffer with female troubles." FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN. For thirty years Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, made from roots and herbs, has been the standard 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 bearing-down feeling, flntulencyfindiges- tion, dizziness ornervous prostration. Why don't you try it? Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick women to write ber for advice. She hns truided thousands to health* Address, Lynn, Mass. tic, in character, is most artistically applied. A band of runic entwined work encircles the upper part and Is continued on the handles, while going right round the top is the wording in applied letters: "Presented by lord Strathcona and Mount Royal to the Royal Caledonia Curling Club." The arms of his lordship and the insignia of the club are chased In bas- relief on opposite sides of the body, which Is screwed to a silver octagonal base of eight panels, on the most important of which are chased representations of Harvey'B famous Scottish curling scene, a Canadian curling scene, and also representations of Edinburgh and Stirling Castles. On two minor panels are shown a beaver and maple tree, and a Scotch fir with thistle foreground. The two remaining panels are reserved, one for the winners' names and the other for an inscription which reads: "Present- (Contlraied on Page Five.) CO A L ICC, COKE and WOOD We «m la ilwt ul Cu. mm rmitlr tit Will Hum MIT CPU lhe Kootenay Ice & Fuel Co. N.K.S«kh,r»°JwM* Mills at St. Boniface, Godirich, Brandon, Office, Winnipeg. Manitoba Everybody Will Wear Specs Some Day Present statistics show that there is a wonderful increase in » the number of pt-ople who depend on glasses for good vision. Take enlightened Boston, "The Hub," for instance. There are more people wearing specs there than in any other city of its size. Wheie learning and progress are, you will find the most people wearing glasses. Are you going to stay behind till you have to have them and then maybe find you have waited too long, that some small trouble has grown on till glasses won't remedy it. If You Don't Need 'Em We Tell You Don't fail to see our bargain window this week J. J. Walker401 Baker st Graduate Optician and Jeweler SATURDAY ...il FEBRUARY 27 ©■he $ cxuy $terw. iffl f ay Lore. Strathcona and Mount Royal to tlie Royal Caledonia Curling Club to commemorate his presidency of the club and of the first visit of a Canadian curling team to Scotland, January, 190ft." Toe Hold Proves Fatal. In the presence of cheering spectators a wrestler in the Hull House gymnasium, Chicago, attempting to struggle out of a "toe hold," strained so that his heart became affected, and caused his death while he still lay In the grip of his adversary. Roth were excellent wrestlers, and in previous contests won an equal number of falls. Their bout, as they jokingly explained to their friends, was to "settle the championship," Many friends of the two gathered at the gymnasium to see the contest and wager on their favorite, Barber Eusain began bygettln a knee hold and for several minutes the contest was furious. Then John, who was slightly heavier, escaped from Barber's grip and secured the "toe hold", made famous by Gotch. Barber kicked and fought, but was help- leas, and John won, when Barber went limp. John Busian Is held at the Maxwell atreet police station to await the coroner's Inquest. No One Wants Medal. There are many men who want to b? billiard champions of the world, but there Is not one of them who wants the medal which Is emblematic of the title. The piece of jewelry Is too big and heavy to wear. It is too costly to put on exhibition, and It. becomes a constant worry to the man who owns It. All Favor Tecumsehs Trip. TORONTO, Feb. 26.—Manager Quer- rle of the Tecumseh lacrosse team, ■has returned from his visit to eastern members of the National Lacrosse union nnd reports having found the Nationals, Shamrocks and Montreals a unit In the opinion that the Tecumsehs Bftould go to New Westminster In an endeavor to capture the Minto .cup. . Notes of Sport. A return match for the world's wrestling championship will probably be ar ranged In a few days between Frank Gotch, holder of the title, nnd Hacken schmldt, the "Russian Lion," who was defeated by Gotch in the last meeting. Charles A. Bender, the great Indian pitcher of the Philadelphia American league, announces that he has quit playing baseball. Pie says be Intends to devote his time to match shooting, which he finds is more agreeable to his health. Connie Mack, manager of the Philadelphia Americans, said lie thought Render meant what he said. Providing nothing interferes with the "Philadelphia" Jack O'Brien-Stanley Ketchell six-round bout March 17, boxing critics will have a good opportunity to judge Stanley as an opponent of a really skillful boxer. He has already demonstrated that he can bit as hard as any man of his weight and assimilate punishment as does a sponge water, but how he will stand before a past master of ring science remains to be seen. Old Jake Kllraln avers that, the fighters of today are in danger of becoming mollycoddles of the worst kind, ln support of this he cites numerous instances of the days when they wore spikes In their soles and jabbed each other playfully in the calves when the referee wasn't looking. Jake has numerous unkind things to say about tiie present- CUSTOMS SALE BY PUBLIC AUGTI0N To be sold by public auction under the provisions of the Customs act at Nelson, in province of British Columbia, on Saturday, Mar. 6,2 p.m. (Cily Time) 'the following goods which have been forfeited or which are in default for payment of duties under the Customs laws, viz.: Packages of freights and expenses FREIGHT 11. C. Riblet, 1 steel plate. C. P. R., order H. E. McDonnell, 1 bath cabinet. Agent C. P. R., 1 castings. C. P. R., order II. E. McDonnell, 2 castings. W. G. Adams, 1 pair oars. P. Burns & Co., t roll paper. C. A. Barton, ti brake shoes. Nelson lion Works, 6 bars steel. Jno. Furnlss, 1 old stove. D. McLennan, 1 wire mattress. E. Valade, 1 case hats. C. E. Alexander, 1 roll carpets. Agent S. F. & N. Railway, 1 cabinet. R. Dalzlel, 3Mr Oct. whiskey. R. Dalzlel m Oct. gin. La Plata .Mines, 5 bundles mining screens. Ored Nelson, 1 bundle steel, G. C. Bowler, 1 table cruet. XV. G. Thomson, 1 case printed matter. B, F. & Co., 30 cases whiskey. E. F. & Co.,1 case advertising matter. Agent W. C. Bowles, 1 small desk. 13. A. Isaac, 2 bundles rawhide belt- lug. Nelson Iron Works, 1 bundle castings. C. E. Little, 1 phonograph. Allis-Chalmers-Bullock Co., 2 bundles steel screens. C. P. R., 1 box lantern parts. E, F. & Co., 40 cases gin. EXPRESS J. Laird, 1 steel screens. G. F. Yahnra, l musical Instrument, etc. D. O. Johnstone, 1 dental goods. The Royal, 1 shoes. City of Nelson, 1 machine parts. Crawford Aerial Tramway Co., 1 machine parts. J. A. Gilker, 1 electrotype. J. Lepakowskl, 1 musical Instrument. W. McNus. 1 tobacco. day generation of fighters, but tt doesn't really hurt except when he de- rtdeB those pretty crouching attitudes that look so well In pictures. A'LBUQURQUE, N. M.„ Feb. 26.— Willis Britt, manager of Stanley Ket- chel, middleweight champion of the world, announced that upon Jack Johnson's arrival from Australia he will issue a challenge to him on behalf of Ketchet to battle for the heavyweight championship. Market is Weak. LONDON, Feb. 26.—The news Is officially confirmed that 77 1-2 per cent, cf the new Grand Trunk Pacific $7,- 000,000 issue has been left on the underwriters hands. The bonds are now quoted at a discount of 1-2 to 2 1-2 per cent. Gunboat Ashore. NEW YORK, Feb. 26.—A United States gunboat went ashore on Hogs back, in Hell Gate, early tonight. A dozen tugs have gone to her assistance, and several ot them are trying to tow the vessel Into deep water. The weather Is calm and clear and the crew Is in no danger. The 1)111 al the iiiime Cafe today Includes Fresti Carp, Pike, Perch, Shell Oysters, Crabs, Steamed Clams, Redsnapper, Fresh Blirlmpa, aii-;t The Particular Housewife demands the best to be found on the market. We have the good things that will help her to make the daily fare more nearly ideal. Every meal will be a satisfaction and every purchase an economy, if you do your shopping here, where tbe stock Is "turned" so often that goods are always fresh. Give us a trial. Joy's Cash Grocery Corner of Josephine and Mill Streeta. P. O. Box 637. Telephone 19 •JhJ. •j..j».*«.'j. aj. ,*. <$, ■{■ •*««$•*;« •$>•{• .j. *j« iJmj* •{■•j. -j. •*« *$• .j. .j. «j* 1 Three Splendid Columbia Double-Disc Records (Play on any Disc Machine.) ,A 587—Herd Girl's Dream. Invincible Eagle March. A 595—Sing Me to Sleep. Where Are You Going My Pretty Maid. Both of these are 10-inch discs. Price 85c Each 5083—Rainbow. Kerry Mills 5 Barn Dance. £ T This is a 12-inch record. Price $1.25 t $ No better or more popular ♦ records have ever been made. 4» Send for one. You will be sure to like It. FLETCHER BROS,, | Victoria, Sole Distributors. W. G. THOMSON, local agent ♦^♦^■*J*'^'><'*^*-*f<">*M'**<">'I*'^4'*^ NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. Tenders for Shops East of Winnipeg. BBAIiETD TENDERS ndressed to the undersigned, and marked on the envelope "Tenders for Shops," will .he received at the office of Tlie Com miss Ion era ot the Transcontinental Railway nt Ottawa until 12 o'clock noon on the 10th day of March, 1W9, for the construction and erection complete, in accordance' with the plans and specifications of tlie Commissioners, of shops east of Winnipeg*. Plans, details and speculations may be seen at the onice of Hugh D. Lumsden, chief engineer, Ottawa, Ont., and Mr. S. R, Ponlin, district engineer, Winnipeg, Man. Persons tendorlng are notified that tenders will not lie considered unless made on the printed forms supplied by the Commissioners, which may he had on application to Mr. Hugh D. Lumsden, chief engineer. Ottawa; Ont. Each tender must ibe signed nnd sealed MEAGHER & CO. NEW SPRING DRESS GOODS What about your new dress for Easter? Have you been to look jver our fine selection of dress goods? Have you decided what It Is to be yet? Dressmakers are getting awfully busy now, it won't do to delay, better come in right now and decide, if you want your dresa on time. i Satin Cloths are still to the fore as the popular material, and they are certainly the swellest things out. We have them In large variety, plain and striped, the striped being the more fashlnable; in colors browns and tana are perhaps favorites, hut we have any color you wish. Satin Broadcloth is a sure winner, and a dress of tbis made to fit you properly after the latest models will make a sensation, the new Taupe shade is particularly effective, and the green, and wood-brown shades are also very sweet in this cloth. We have the following materials for you to choose from, everyone is the very latest thing out, you can't fail to be pleased with them BROADCLOTH DUCHESS SATIN CLOTH STRIPED VOILES PLAIN CHIFFON PANAMA VENETIAN STRIPED SATIN CLOTH STRIPED CHIFFON PANAMA FANCY WORSTEDS Come down this morning and have a nice quiet time looking them over, best not delay. Prices from 65c to $2.00 per Yard The Store of Quality Kg Snaps in Dried Fruits Evaporated Apricots, per lb *$G Evaporated Peaches, per lh -|50 Cooking Figs, per ib t ioc Seeded Raisins, *J packets for 25c Choice New Cabbage and Rhubarb. QUALITY GUARANTEED. A. S. HORSWILL :: Phone 10

\ ed to ih reject any or By order, P. !•;. RYAN, Secretary. The Commissioners of the Transcontinental Railway, Dated at Ottawa, 30th, January, IDOff. Newspapers inserting this advertisement without authority from tlie Commissioners will not be paid for It. In the Supreme Court of British Columbia. in ihe matter of Lillian Keating, deceased, mill in the matter of Uie "Official Administrator's Act." Take notico that by order of His Honour J. A. Porln, Local .lodge nt Nelson, made the Sill day of February, A. I>. 11109, 1 was appointed Administrator or the estate of Lillian Keating, (Incensed, and n\\ alnst the said es- nte el iv uln fur Ish llled lo in 30th day (,r March, 1900; nnd nil panics Indebted to the Bald estate are required to pay the amount of their Indebtedness to me forthwith, S. P. TUCK, Official Administrator. Dated tlie 19th day of February, a. i>. 1900. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION. Notice is hereby given that we, s. s. Taylor and James O'Sliea heretofore carrying on business as Taylor and O'Shea have dissolved partnership to take effect Wednesday, Ferbimry the 17th, 1909. S. S. Taylor will leave Tor Vancouver, B. C. after tbe May Asslies Court Is concluded! snd unlll that time will engage In tiie winding up of the business to dale of the firm of Taylor and O'Shea; he will also continue tbe existing* Supreme Court work of the llrm and until Ids removal engage in practice as to Supreme Court and General Counsel work hut nothing more, James O'Shea will continue the business of Taylor and O'Shea under his own name. Dated this 16th day of February, A. D. 1909. S. S. TAYLOR. 252-20 JAS. O'SHEA. NOTICE To the Electors of .the Municipality of the City of Nelson: A poll will he held on Thursday the 4th day .if March between the hours of Ha. m. and t; p, m.. city time, at the office of F. is. l.ys, 316 West Baker street, on tho question nf whether the city shall contlnua the use of "Mountain Time" ns the standard nf time or revert to "Paclllc Time'' locally known as c. i\ n, time. Only those whose names appear on tha voters' list for lOOil will be allowed to vote. No action will be taken by the City Council unless the votes polled number at least By order, XV. E. WASSON, City Clerk. Nelson, n. C. February 23rd, 1909. 26U-S NOTICE IN THE MATTER OP AU APPLICATION for the issue of a Duplicate Ccrtiftoata of Title to Lot 1, Block IS, Nelson City. (Map 268.) NOTICE IS HiERIDBY G-IVBN that it la my intention to issue ut the exjilraUon ot one month after the flrst publication hereof a Duplicate of the Certlilcate of . rule to tlio above mentioned Iah in oia name of August Engle, which Certificate la dated the 19th Of June and numbera) 515A. H. P. MACLEOD. District Registrar, Land Registry Office. Nelson, B. C, November 21st, 1*8. 9-l-'0*Mw NOTICE In the matter of an application for • Duplicate Certllkate of Title tor Blocfc "A." Subdivision Lot 791, Group 1, Kootenay District. British Columbia, Map 813. Notice Is hereby given thnt It is my Intention to Issue nt the expiration of oat month after the first pubication hereof, a Duplicate Certlilcate of Title to the noava mentioned lands, In the name of Thomas Edward Wilkinson, which Certificate of Title Is dnted the 12th day of June, IM* «nd numbered S980A. H. F. MACLEOD. District Kagiitrtr, Laid Registry Office, Neloon, B. C. ^^^^ November Mth. 1MB. Companies' Act, 1897. NOTICE Is hereby given that Hugh A Stevenson of Alnsworth, In the provinc* of British Columbia, has been appointed tha new attorney of tho Highlander Mill and Mining Company, In the place of Henry M, Stevenson. Dated nt Victoria, this 12th day ot November, A,D., 1908. 8. Y. WOOTTON. Registrar of Joint Stock CompantMt _-_ *>MI SIX ©he ©atljj $len». SATURDAY FEBRUARY 27 Toye, Taylor & McQuarrie A Beautiful Suburban Home New 2-storey frame artistic dwelling; large hall, parlor, dining room,den. bathroom, kitchen, pantry, linen closet, and china closet on first floor; three large bedrooms with closets in^every room on second floor. 6 lots, perfectly level, all under cultivation and planted with fruit trees and small fruits, fenced, woodshed, chicken houses and runs, n.iso Zyphers egg Incubator and brooder. Situated in Fairvlew, within one mile ot city post office, electric light. City water and Purchase Price $3,300 Terms Arranged to Suit Purchaser Toye, Taylor & McQuarrie Red Estate and Fire Insurance Brokers Nelson, B. C. I**************** CANADA'S GREATEST WESTERN SCHOOL Sprott-Shaw BUSINESS INSTITUTE (Vancouver, B. C.) Had fifty-four applications this term. (R. J. SPROTT, B. A., Mgr.) | Unable to supply thirty-eight of tliem. Send for catalogue. * POLLY'S REBELLION. By Sydney Dexter. (Copyrighted.) "'Ebullition of pique!'" Polly puckered her pretty face into a scowl and jabbed in her hatpin viciously. "Temper, lie meant! As if I hadn't reason, and more! And he'll come tonight as usual, will he. in spite of my note, which lie Is sure BayB much more than I intended." glancing at an open letter on the dresser. "Sure, are you, Mr. Htgh-and- mighty? Well 1 guess you'll see—and 1 guess when you arrive with your benignant favor all ready to hand out and find no little sinner anxiously waiting foi- a you'll begin to think that my note didn't say an atom more than 1 meant!" She giggled a little, dashed her handkerchief across her eyes, adjusted her veil and slipped out quietly. Very quietly, for not a soul should know her whereabouts until she hart Indited and dispatched an epistle to Mr. Fred Han- ion, giving liim to understand thoroughly that their engagement was forever at an end. This epistle should be very dignified and emphatic, leaving no possibility of Hs being attributed to mere pique. She had been merely amusing until now herself with that, new, Spanish- looking young man who had such a delightful accent and a gratifying admiration for Miss Polly. It was great fun to engross him entirely and render him oblivious 'o the charms of tho other girls. She had meant nothing more at all, but now, since it was to be all oft witii Fred— to reign in the ancestral halls lie bad Mr. Roiierique was very wealthy— ■perhaps she would eventually consent described so glowingly. Polly was swiftly pursuing her way. ■mindful that there was need of haste if she would reach her destination before it was "scary" dark, when a couple of tlie girls appeared around the corner and hailed her. She shook her head and passed on. a little vexed, for she was obliged to make a long detour to avoid their company and her own inclination to tell things. Nobody should know of the rupture with Fred until she could exhibit the Roderique diamonds In her engagement ring. Then if Elsie Wilson, who amired Fred openly, could capture him, let her! Anybody was welcome to Fred. Nevertheless, she felt a twinge of jealousy and sneered at. herself for it. "Wait. Poll, wall!" She turned to see three of the girls this time hurrying toward her with "news" on their eager faces. She coolly deflected from her course again, but with a little Bhrlek Annabel Hanlon fell upon her. "Oh. Polly, isn't it awful!" "I should think so by your looks." Polly smiled, though she hearily disliked Fred's cousin. "You've been so thick with him I thought you'd feel sort °f disgraced— or 'mortified, anyway. I'm thankful I was never intimate with him—gambler, blackleg, thief " "What are you talking about, Annabel?" "Then you haven't heard—and they . trailed him here, arrested him and took him away handcuffed—that fine Spanish gentleman, impostor, fraud, you've gone to such length with!" Annabel laughed maliciously. "And with whom any of you girls would have been glad to go greater lengths if he had looked at you!" Polly flashed and marched on. She was intensely shocked and—and Fred had been right in Ills estimate of the fellow. He would lw justified In his position now; he wauld be more autocratic than ever! She simply must assert herself and break the engagement, even if she afterward forgave him. As she finally boarded the car she recalled, with a throb of dismay, the long country lane she would have to traverse in the gathering dusk from the trolley line io. her aunt's home. The car was filled with suburban laborers and she did not notice a trim, straight young man who had persistently but cautiously followed her, swing himself on behind, where he presently appeared to be arranging something with a rough but honest- looking man. who nodded and winked knowingly as lie pocketed a generous bill. The young man squatted on the car stops out of sight; the other crowded inside and seated himself close to Miss Polly. She glanced at him anxiously as the men dropped off one by one, hoping he, too. would leave, but when she alighted he sprang off and slouched away. She looked doubtfully at the darkening road, half determined to go back with the car. but discarded tlie idea witli a toss. "Run away aud turn right, around and run back. Polly Paget! Well, I guess not, miss! I can sprint like a deer and in ten minutes I'll be in Aunt Marjarie's house." She caught up her skirts and skimmed away, stopping suddenly with a frightened squeal; the rough man had stepped into the road before her with an offer of his comapny. "No! No! Thank you! I'm not— at—ail a—fraid!" cried Polly with chattering teeth. Even at that fearsome moment It occurred to her that this was to lie expected, runaway heroines always have adventures. "But 1 never meant to lie in the dark—the girls hindered me so," she moaned inwardly. "Let me pass, sir!" she demanded, striving to be haughty, but quavering woefully. "I shall walk with you miss!" He put a hand on her arm, and Polly screamed wildly. Some one dashed up. knocked the impertinent fellow down (with surprising ease), and she found herself clinging frantically to Fred. "Why, Polly, darling! Is It possible!" ho exclaimed simulating great surprise. "Oh, Fred, Fred! I should have die if you hadn't come," Polly panted presently. "But how—how did you happen to be here?" "Oil. I've been out to see a man." he said lamely. "But say, kittens, 1 want to tell you that I was idiotically jealous of that Roderique fellow, that waB all. I was as much taken in as anybody—I only let on different because I wns jealous. I thought him the sure thing, and was afraid he might " "Oh, but he couldn't, Fred!" Polly asserted, promptly forgetting certain things. "And Fred. * I was running away because " "Never mind, little girl, who cares a hang! If anything's said on account of your little flirtation with bint We pay Special Attention fo Mall Orders Pure Leaf Lard Rendered In open kettle. Beef, pork and mutton; lhe best on the market All goods bear the government stamp. West Kootenay Butcher Co. I'll take the brunt of it. Yonder comes the car and we'll go home and arrange our wedding." They had the car to themselves, and when Polly essayed another embarrassed explanation of her running away. Fred laughed, softly whistling "Pretty Polly Oliver." LOCAL MARKETS As reported by P. Hums & Co unci J. a. Irvine NBLSON, Feb, X MEAT AND POULTRY. Miiiiis. per lb 18 to .18 Bucon, per ib n to .no Imperator Bacon H'J Imporator Hum 22 Href, per lb 8 to .30 l\ii*l(, dressed 12^ to ,18 M'Jtttm, dressed, per lb 19 to .20 Veil, per lb 12% to .30 Turkeys, per Ib 36 Chickens, ppr lb 33 to .25 Geese, per lb 20 Ducks, per lb 23 FISH. Halibut, per lb.. v 12% to .16 Salmon, per Ib 12% to .15 Manitoba White Fish, per lb lu Bloaters, per lb If. Smoked Herring, per lb .....li> Smoked Jlnllbut, por Ib 2\) Smoked Snlmop, per lb 30 Fitman Haddie, per lb 16 Herring, per Ib 12% Smelts, per lb 12% to IB Mackerel, per lb IS Fresh Muddle, per tb 15 Shrimps, per lb 20 I'rulbs, eueb 35 Flounders, per ib u MINCE MEAT. 9% lb pfiils »> W% lb palls 1.7b 28 lb pails 3.60 OYSTERS. Eastern, per quart f.. .76 Olympla, per quart .W FOODSTUFFS. Lake of the Woods, per bag 2.00 Royal Household 2.00 Purity Flour 2.00 Rising Sun 1.00 Gold Drop 1.76 DAIRY PRODUCE. Butter, crenmery, per lb 40 Butler, bulk, per lb 34 Butter, dairy, per Ib 30 Cheese, Canadian, per lb HO Cheese, Swiss, per Ib 32 Eggs. Kansas, fresh, per doz -to Eggs, ease, per doz 49 Lard, per lb 10 to .18 VEGETABLES. Potatoes, ppr bag i.- Ail kinua oi oilice iunua ruled and punch* ed lor luo&u leai bludeis. ihe niosi complete book- binding euuipinuut in tlie In- tenor ot British Columbia. —9 Baker Bt., ■Neison, B. C, P. O. drawer UU. Phone 141 ASSAYfcHS Ml. W. W11HKJW80N, IbaAXEK tPKO- vlncial) Metallurgical chuuibl. Charges Uoia, Silver, Cupper or Lead, |1 aaon; Goia-BUver, »L6u; bUver-Lead, JLoO Zinc, U; Bliver-Lrtad-Zinc, S3; Uold, Silver-Copper or Lead, |2.&u. Accurate aaaays; ceroid! umpung, and prompt attention. P.O. Box Alius, neleon, B. C. ASSAYERS' SUPPLIES B. C. ASSAX A CHiSAUCAL SUPPLX CO., Ltd., Vancouver, B.C. Agents ln British Columbia Ior tbe Morgan crucible Company, London, Jrdnglanu: F. W. Brauu, Los An-gelea and San Francisco; Baker and Adamaon'a C.P. Adds and Chemicals; Way's Pocket Smelters. Write tot w- formatlon about these smelters, invaiu* able to the prospector, assayer or miner. Complete assay outfits turnished at ■hort notice. , DRUGS AND ASSAYERS' SUPPLIES Wholesale and Retail WM. UUTHEKFOKD. WARD STREE-T, ..Nekon. Laigest and best stock i" U-oot- eaay of UrugB, Medicines, Aesuy Supplies and Garden Seeds, Makers of Wild Cherry, Spruce and Tar, the best cough syrup Cuscara Tablets, the best laxative: Carnation Cream, Wltcii Hazel Qrewn, i'erlect Cold Cream, Headache Tabu-w, Kidney Tablets, Toothache Jeiiy, Com cure, \*> tote uu, rtneuiuauo uu, Carbolic Ointment, Pile Ointment, Chilli blalu Cure, Condition Powdera, Bug poison, Hod Mite Killer tor Poultry Houses. Tree Spray, etc. Prescriptions a specialty. Mail orders flUed promptly. LADIES CAN MAKE MONEY oy selling to their friends Swiss Embroideries, tiimmngs, blouses, costumes, hand- Kerchiefs] spiendid novelties, oiiered by in-ei-class .Swiss factory, uootia aunt by leiuni, tree of oi.arge. no pusluad nor auty, no trouble with customs house. 2a percent commission, payment by reiiu- oursement on receipt ot goods. Write for samples to Za Q, 2191, Rudolf Moose, St Gull, Switzerland. ' PRODUCE ITABKBY * CO., WHOLESALE DEAL- «rs in Butter, Eggs, Chee-se, produce and Fruit. Houston Block, Josephine strest, Neison, B. C. - -GROCERIES A. MACDONALD A CO.-WHOLESALE Grocers and Provision Merchants-Importers of Teas, Cottees, Spioee, Dried Fruits. Staple and Fancy Groceries, Tobaccos, Cigars, Butter, Eggs, Cheese and Packing House Products. Office and warohuuse, corner of Front and Hall Streeta. P. O. Box 1095. Telephone as. LIQUORS m tbrouson * co.-wholkbalb and Commission Merchants—Importers and Wholesale Dealers In Wines, Liquors and Cigars. Kootenay agents for pabst Milwaukee Bear. Agents for the Bruns- wick-Balke-Collender Co., Billiard and Pool Tables and Supplies, Bar Fixtures, Cigar Counters, Bowling Alleys, etc. Prices and specifications on application. Otflco and retail department, Vernon St., Nelson, two doors east of postoffice. Telephono 260. P. O. Box 1020. MINERS' FURNISHINGS A. MACDONALD A CO.,- WHOLESALE Jobbers In Blankets, Underwear, MiUs, GIovcb, Boots, Rubbers, Overalls, Jumpers, Maaklnaws and Oilskin Clothing, Camp and Miners' Sundries. Office and Warehouse corner of Front and Hall Sts, P. 0. Box 1006. Telephone 28. MINING MACHINERY WASHINGTON MACHINERY A SUPPLY Co.—Dealers In Engines, Band and Circular Sawmills, AtklnB' Saws, Wood and Iron Pulleys, Leyncr Compressors and Drills, Pumps and Hoists. Prompt attention. Reasonable prices. Courteous treatment. Spokane, Wash. NURSING Nursing maternity cases ln town or out of town. Mrs. B, Herrmann, Phone ASJ3, Nelson, a a FOR SALE PETERBORO MAdT'mXJTOR CANOES. We have them in stock made of cedar and cypress wood, painted or varnished. 18 to 20 feet long, 44 Inch beam, 20 Inohee deep, witli or without engine. Beau* tlfully made, staunch, sea going motoc canoes. Prices reasonable. Come and Inspect or ask ua for quotations. Lindsay Launch and Boat Compony, Limited, suo- cessors to il. L. Lindsay A Sons, foot of Josepnlne street, .Nelson, li. -L*. u. L. Lindsay1, managing director, J2. L. smith, secretury-treasurer. FOR SALE-The best land, in an old tried and well Improved district At Mirror Lake, which has proved what other are only trying. Four boats dally to Kaslo and Nelson. Land cleared! or uncleared and orchards in bearing. 2% miles flrom Kaslo; plenty of water; no summer frosts; prices reasonable. Raw lands on Kootenay lake with good roads and best of transportation at sio per acre up. K. K. BJerknesa or E. Norman, Corner Ba- ker and Ward streets. Nelson. W-tt. FOR SALE-Several blocks of choice fruit ands, .very easy to clear, In Kaslo district, on Kootenay lake. Lake frontage and bench lands; prices ranging from |t» f> S20 per acre. Greatest snap ever offered in fruit lands In this famous fruit district. For further particulars apply at Lindsay'** boat house, foot of Josephine street, Nelson, B. c. 152-26 FOR SALE—Gasoline launch—28 feet long, 6 foot beam, 12 h, p. engine ln first class condition. Price 1150.00. Address Launch, The Dally News. ltttt-tf. FOR SALE-Forty-live minutes from Nelson. Excellent fruit land for sale at a snap. Apply owner, Lawrence Delbrldge, Box 1661, Winnipeg, Man. BZl-it. FOR SALE—Furniture of flrst class Nelson rooming house, with, long lease on I room house und basement, centrally located. Furniture the best procurable and In first class condition. All rpoms well rented. Address "Snap," The Dally News Nelson, I *KU-tf. FOR SALE—Half interest in a fruit and • poultry farm; near town; or would leaae the whole lot for live years. Apply Fruit and Poultry, Dally News. *4-ti FOR SALE-Or rent Helttsman ulaao. Apply P. O. Box SUa, Nelson, U. C. FOR SALli>-Good violin, cheap. Box M. Dally News oftlce. INVESTORS—Shares for sale ut a bar- guln in a concern that will pay splendid dividends and double your money in a few months. Absolutely safe and legitimate. Investigation solicited. For full particulars address F., Box 0S7. 263-tf. FOR SALE—Buck Criterion range nearly new. Apply 313 Robson Btreet. »'/-» FOR SALE—$1,000 house and lots for Bala for *j:i,ooo; $1,000 down balance on tlms; easy terms. Apply W. Hancock, Fair- view, xo-o FOR SALE—One bedroom suite.chlffonier, washing muehlne, ull nearly new, Apply 313 Robson street. ttKJ FOR SALE—Residence containing parlor, dining room, kitchen, pantry, two bedrooms (1 double room) and bath, electric light, water, sewer. centrally located, within few minutes of schools, post ofllce or station. Apply F. B. LyB, 316 Baker street. hum. FOR SALE—Young hogs, six weeks old; from pedigree sire; price $3,150 each. h. Nixon, Perry siding, B. C. Kl-4 essssag — i FOR RENT FOR RENT—Furnished rooms and board tor gentlemen. 607 Carbonate street or P. O. Box 333. Uf-tf. FOR RENT—Three furnished bedrooms with bath. 7M Victoria street. 204-tf, FOR RENT—Warm^ nicely furnished .steam heated front room in private family, all modern conveniences, centrally lo* tated. Apply P. O. Box 443. 221-tf, FOR RENT-Nicely furnished rooms, well heated, with bath. 214 Victoria, St. SM-tf. FCR RENT—Five room cottage on Rob- ' son street, $15 per month. Apply to Brydges, Blakemore and Cameron, Imperial bank block. 837-tf. WANTED—MISCELLANEOUS 10,000 POSITIONS FOR OUR GRADUATES last year. Men and women to learn bar* ber trade in eight weeks; tools free; mors im.sltiuii,- man We ran supply; graduates earn $16 to $26 wee'clv. Catalogue free, Moler System Colleges, 403 Front Ave., Spokane. WANTED-At Uie Ymir General Hospital a duly qimlllied doctor and surgeon. For further information write lo W. B. Mo- Isa-ac, Secretary Ymlr General Hospital, itflHf. WANTED—To buy South Africa Scrip. Will pay $476 cash. Box 47, New Denver. 040-12 WANTED—Work ox or strong horse. H. G. S., Dally News. 264-16 WANTED-At once, at the Tremont hotel, an experienced waiter. 25*6- tf. WANTED—By well educated young .English lady the post of companion; good pianist; would not object to travelling. Adress R., Post Oftlce, Castlegar, B. C. »7-S WANTED—Situation as engineer and me- - chanlc. 3rd class B. O. papers, can install. Address E. L-, P. C. Box m, Nelson. 001-9 WANTBD-$3,000 on llrst mortgage Improved ranch and $10,000 for a $12,000 worth agreement of sale which will be paid in two more years; over half of purchase price paid; good interest allowed. Apply S., Dally News. 260-8 WANTED—Pure bred Minorca pullets and male bird, trio geese, trio ducks, threo pair of squab pigeons and a reliable Incubator, State lowest price and all particulars. Box M. R. K., Dally Nowb. 260-B WANTED—200,000,000 feet timber, with or without plant, logging and transportation facilities, muBt be good and price right. Also 100,000,000 feet with or without plant on royalty basis. Address Timber, News Oftlce. 261-8 WANTED—Pupils for pianoforte und Organ by experienced teachor; elementary nnd sight reading and advanced pupils; lerins moderate. Hardy, DOS Gore street, P. O. Box 277. i 202-K WANTRD-Girl for light housekeeping and to help, with two children. Apply SOT) Stanley street. 292-3 WANTED—Edgerman; only llrst class experienced man. Apply J. B. Wlnlaw, Wlnlaw, B. C. »M-tt. WANTED—Young man wants situation on ranch;, good-references If |ieedod, L, Hi, Guteltua Post Office. J *i*a SATURDAY FEBRUARY 27 Rhe ©aH3j glettft. PAGE SEVEN ^ti&i Kootenay Coffee Co. dealers in all grades and varieties ot Teas and Coffee Boasters ct high grade coffee. The '"best in these household lux. urles at moderate prices. Fresh roasted coffee at 35c to 20c per lb. Teas, all, grades and varieties, at %2 to 25c per lb. Pure ground and whole spices. Baking powder, cocoa, cream tap tar, baking soda flavoring extracts. Kootenay Coffee Co. 306 Baker Street . I.CS. Trained Men Win If you're the untrained man and want to advance, write to the International Correspondence school and learn how you can better your position—how you can have your salary raised. Office, Room 1, Wood-Vallance ■lock, R. LAWRENCE, representative. Address: Box 741, Nelson, B. C. Phone B369. Carpet Cleaning Beating cairpeta hy hand (spoils the texture and does not remove the dirt. Our up-to-date Steam Cleaning Process removes all the Impurities and restores the goods to original colors. 10c PER SQUARE YARD. Wortc called for nnd delivered promptly. Clothes of nil kinds cleaned, renovated, dyed and repaired. „ Gents' Suits cleaned and pressed, 7oc to »2.00; dyed, $3.00. , .-'-«*, Undies' Skirts cleaned. $1.00; dyed, $2.00. Gloves cleaned, 2iic to 50c. Special Rates 'for Hotels, Restaurants .and Steamers Nelson Steam Laundry C01-603 VERNON BTREET. Telephone 146. P. NIPOU, Prop, Koitenay Lake General Hospital Maternity Branch Patients are now received at the foi- lowing rates: Private ward patients, week —$20.00 8eml-prlvate ward patients, week $15.00 Address applications to matron at hospital. CANADIAN ^PACIFIC Spend tbe Winter In California Or the Orient -Reduced Round Trip fares to Cali- fornian and Oriental Points For further Information as to rates, •flleepln-g car reservations, etc., call on or write W. H. DEACON, i. Agent, NelBon. J. E. PROCTOR, D. P. A., Calgary CANADIAN PACIFIC ATLANTIC STIAMSHIPS I •From St. John. N. B. From Liverpool. Feh. 6 Lake Champlaln Jan. 20 Feb. 12.. .. Rmprens of Ireland.. ..Jan. SK* (Feb. 2C.. ..Empress of Britain.. ..Feb. 12 jfar. 6 Lake Brie Feb, 17 Ma 12 Empress of Ireland Feb. 20 Mar, 20... Lake Manitoba..■ ....Mnr. 3 "Mar. 2fi.. ..Empress of Britain.. ..Mar. 12 Ap.r 3 Lake Champlaln Mar. 17 Apr. 9.. ..Empress of Ireland.. ..Mar.JW Apr. 23.. ..Empress of Britain.. ..Mai*. 31 For further information regarding rates, dates of sailing, etc., apply W. H. DEACON. C. P. A., Nelson, B. 0. <3. MoL. BROWN. G. P. A., Montreal, P. Q. WANTED . Live Rocky Mountain Goats for zoological purposes. Permits to catch and •export these anlmalB will be isBued by the provincial authorities. Address: Dr. doll French, Naturalist, Washington, D. C. For Carnations Lilly of the Valley and other cut flowers, Cinerarias, Cyclamen, Palms and Ferns. Send to FRACHE BROS. Columbia, B. C. Floral designs (or uy purpose oa abort notice. Do You Shave Yourself? Remember- WE ARE HEADQUARTER8 FOR ANYTHING IN THE TON80RIAL LINE Razor Strops Razor Hones Shaving Mugs Safety Razors Straight Razors Shaving Soap in Cakes Shaving Soap in Sticks And everything to make shaving a pleasure. After-Shave Lotions After-Shave Creams After-Shave Powders Cosmetics Brilliaotines Hair Dressings Etc. Etc. Etc. What Do You Intend Doing About Your Camera This Season? WE KNOW WHAT WE ARE GOING TO DO. We are going to add to our now complete stock a range of goods that have no equal. We are going to revolutionize the photo business In Nelson. We've made a careful study of this art. If your camera Is out of commission bring it to us we'll attend to It. If you don't understand developing we'll show you how to do the trick. If you can't get the proper tone on your papers, ask us, we know how. For Elegant Smooth Results Use Elegant Smooth Goods llford Plates, llford Papers, Paget Prize Paper (self toning) Wellington Papers (self toning), Gaslight Papers, Printing Out Papers Developers, Fixers, Etc., Etc. We Are Photo Specialists--Ask Us WE LEAD OTHERS FOLLOW Poole Drug Co. Ltd. Phone 25 Day and Night We're Always Here "THE ARK 90 M. E. HOLMES, Prop. Dealer In New and Second Hand Goods If You Want to Buy, Sell op Trade See "THE ARK 99 TURNER-BEETON BLOOK VERNON STREET NELSON, B. C. P. O. Box 937. Phone A395 =TYSON BROS.- Next to Ewert's Jewelry Store Baker Street. Dealers in Fresh and Cured Meats. Give us a call, Phone 8. JOHN BURNS Contractor and Builder Cabinet and turned work, office fittings, snsh and doors, brick and lime (or sale. B»tlmatct> Cheerfully Submitted Office and Factory: Carbonate Street, Nelaon, B. O, METALS New York, Feb. 20.—Silver, 50%; Electrolytic Copper, I'M to 12^, dull. London, Feb. 26.—Silver, 2:1 5-116) Lead, £18, 11a ad. Feb. 2G.-ClOHinR quotations on tlie New York curb and Spokane exchange, reported by Mlghton and Cavunmigli. H.,i. Aski-d. Alberta Coal 0b .<>'J B.C. Copper 6.id T.w Can. Con. Smelters "o.OO Ito.-U'J Copper King nt% .u^A Dominion Copper tyi£ .i-n Gertie 01% .i.,Vo Granby Uj.wj Hecla :\.w !).5il International Coal «*-> :,2 Kendall Uj l.uU Missoula Copper \>.% m^ Nabob o-ijii .Uj Oom Paul Ot .i» Rambler Cariboo u% , iui4 Rex Loa .ti.,8 Snowsboc w .<■ -n Snowstorm.. I..2 1.,;. Stewart Tamarack-Chesapeake ,.> .w Opening Copper Quotations Reported bj McDermld and McHardy. Granby tw.w Wf.uu B. C. Copper 6.76 7.00 Dominion Copper 99% .ia% NELSON NEWS OF THE DAY The Western Federation of .Miners meat n Miners' hall this evening. i The seat plan tor the three days' visit of ihe Ban Fritnciseo Opera company will be on view at Rutherford' this morning, The Amalgamated Society of Uarpenterd ana Joiners will meet ihis evening in Millers' hall at 7:30 C, P. R. time. Roy Sharp of the Wood-Vallance store left yesterday morning for a short vacation tii]> lo Spokane. R, Lawrence of the international Correspondence Suhoul has returned from the Boundary and will be in the city for sonic time. In addition to the usual program tonight the Arcade arc showing a hand colored Him entitled "Enchanted Glasses," Miss Mackenzie will sing and there will he a candy matinee for Uie children al 2:39. 3. XV. Holmes, Sr. who recently disposed of his interest in the Kootenay Wire Works factory, has taken over the stock of the Si | un re-Deal second hand stoic. In the Turner-Hetoii block, Vernon street, ana has ictiaiued It ■■The Auk." Blnce "The Ark" was •■launched" a large collection of new and second hand goods hits been gathered together for the benefit or the thrifty buyer. The county court opens in the new court house on Monday morning. The various government officials Were busily engaged in moving into their new quarters yesterday anil hope to in- fully installed bv noon today. VV. W. Bradley,, acting government agent in the absence of Marry Wright, will be located on 'the right hand side of the building fiom the entrance, Full particulars of the positions of the various ot- llves will be published later. Spring Arrivals RtMorm Suits The new suits for spring are full of character and correct In every detail. To the man who Is particular as to what he wears we would suggest to note the snug fit of the collar, the way the shoulders set and are shaped, and the care given to the general finish. All the little niceties in style quirks in make and trimming are honored; the smartest styles going if you are looking for dash or more modest styles If you wish to tread the conservative path. We take the greatest pleasure In showing the new style features and fab- brics to men who are Interested In and appreciate good clothes. Remember that tlie Hume Cafe is open from G a. m. until midnight. Watch for the specials offered each day. We are serving the best Table D'Hole meals for 60 cents for each meal of any cafe In tbe west. 34S-tr. London Stock Market. LONDON, 'Feb. *_1S.-Tlie closing of London Btock market today was as lows: Anaconda Atchison i Atchison, pfd l Baltimore mid Ohio i C. P. it i Chesapeake and Ohio Chicago and Great Western Chicago, Milwaukee and Kt, Faul 1 1 Jei-ieers '.,. Denver and Rio Grande Denver and Rio Grande: pfd I Erie : Erie, 1st pfd Erie, 2nd pfd Grand Trunk : Illinois Central 1- Louisville and Nashville 1! Missouri, Kansas and Texas New York Cent in 1 1 Norfolk and Western 1 Norfolk and Western, pfd ! Ontario and Western Pennsylvania Rand Mines Heading Southern Railway Southern Railway, Southern Paclllc. Union Paclllc Union Pacific, pfd United Slates Steel United States Steel, pfd Wabash Wabash, pfd Spanish Fours..., Amalgamated Cupper Bar Silver, steady, 33 5-Hid, per - R% . lto% >■% . pfd,. The South African war raised the national debt of Great Britain from 835 millions to nearly i!)< millions sterling. Tim famous "Saloda" Tea has raised tho standard uf tea consumption throughout the entire American continent, iir $15.00 to $35.00 rnfuu EMORY & WALLEY Nelson. B.G Tlie Hume Cafe have ex tuents for serving afterno1 ler the show parties. salient arrange- n teas also af- Ltii-*j. FIVE MINUTES LATER SEE IF THERE IS ANY STOMACH DISTRESS. A DIETED STOMACH GETS THE BLUES ANO GRUMBLES. Then- would not be a case of Indigestion here If readers who are subject to Stomach trouble knew the tremendous digestive virtue contained in Dlapepsin, Tills harmless preparation will digest a heavy meal without the slightest fuss or discomfort., and relieve the (tourist, acid stomach in live minutes, besides overcoming all foul, nauseous odors from the breath. Ask your pharmacist to show you the formula plainly print.-d on each Wi-cent case of Pape's Dlapepsin, then you will readily understand why this promptly cures indigestion and removes such symptoms as heartburn, a feeling like a lump of lend in the stomach, belching of joh and eructations of undigested rood, water brash, nausea, headache, hllioimnuss ami many other had symptoms; und, besides, yon will not need laxatives to keep your Stomach und Intestines clean and fresh, ff your stomach is sour and your food doesii't digest, and your meals don't tempi Amu, why not get a SO-cent case today A Woman's Sympathy Are you discouraged? Is your doctor's bill ii heavy tinnncUl load? Is your pain a heavy physical burden? I know what these mean to delicate women—I hove been discouraged, too; but learned bow lo cure myself. 1 want to relieve your burdens. Why not end the pain and stop the doctor's bill? I can do this for you and Will if you will assist me. All you need do is to write for a free box or the remedy which has been placed In my hands to be given away. Perhaps this one box will cure you—ii pns done so for others. If so, I shall be happy and you will lie cured for 2a (the coat of a postage stamp). Your letters held confl- .letiliallv. Write tn-dnv for mv free trout - tient. MRS. P. e CCiULUI, Windsor, Or* from your druggist ami make life worth living? Absolute relief from Stomach misery nnd perfect digestion or anything you eat is sine to follow Use minnles after. and. besides, one ease Is often sufficient to cure a whole family of such trouble. tlon like ptapepshw which will always, either al daytime or during the night, relieve your stomach misery and digest you: meals, Is about ;ls handv and valuable a thing as yon could have in the house. Murdered, Then Cremated. BAKBRSFIELD, Peb. 96.—Mrs, M. Empire Theatre In quality of pictures we lead. , TONIGHT Open 7 to 10.30, continuous performance. PROGRAM "Blackeyed Susan," The well known drama. "Head Dresses." "Daughter's Honesty." "Music and Poetry." "Double Suicide," (two very funny pictures.) Mr. E. Lupton will sing "The White Spuall." Matinee today, Saturday, 2 to 5.30 ADMISSION: Adults ise Children 100 Alan Block. Baker St. ARCADE NELSON'S POPULAR PICTURE THEATRE Our Reputation is Established PROGRAMME Friday and Saturday 1. Farman's Aeroplane. 2. Explosive Calf. 3. In a Bogle-Man's Cave. 4. Illustrated Song, by Miss MacKenzle. 5. Two Orphans 6. Wet Paint. 7. Nobleman's Rights. Candy Matinee for Children at 2.30 when special pictures will be shown. Admission 10c and 15c. Commencing at 7.30. v / White House Cafe= In conjunction with Turkish BaUl house. \s ALL WHITE HELP Open night and day. Next door to post office. Chimney Sweep Cleaning furnaces, pipes and stoves; also putting up stoves. Phone A114. J. RADCLIFF NOTICE. Kcotenay Lake General Hospital Society, Notice of Annual Meeting. In nceonlmiufi witli the by-laws of tlio Boelely, iln* annual general meeting will be in'itl in tiie board of trade room, on Tuesday, (ith March, ut 3 p. in. Membership conditions—all annual subscriptions of tbe sum »( jl*> nre niembura ot tlie society eligible to take part in the election dire ; ii! |i>«' Ikj: milled n> fro and In O. JOHNSTONE, Sec Beomau, a widow, anil her four children, residing seven miles from this city, lost their lives today in a fire that destroyed their homo. It is believed they were murdered and the luuise set Are. Mlnard's Liniment Cures Colds, etc We Have for Rent Furnished House, Carbonate Street, five rooms, modern im= provements, $30.00, including water. Offices, Alan Block, Baker Street. We Want to Bay South African Warrants. $600.00 McDERMID & McHARDY BWSStVU, i *****< ******************************* tH4« ZZZZi.. . nvwiimm t »AOt IIQHT ©he ®au% Heme. SATURDAY ..... FEBRUARY 27 FOR SALE 22-foot launch, with 6 h. p. engine, speed S% miles per hour. Good, roomy, seaworthy boat, ln first-class shape. Box 626, Nelson. WANTED—South African war scrip. We can get you top prices. We have client who wants to rent small 5-room house. H. £. Croasdaile (8b Co. "Unequalled (or general uhc" GALT Burns AH Night COAL MINES: LETHBRIDGE, ALTA. Cars Shipped to all Railway Points W. P. Tlerney General Sales Agent • Nelson, B. C LOTS HOUSES LAND F. B. LYS, Real Estate Agent 315 Baker Street Plana of city and suburbs and full particulars on application. Maple Syrup and Sugar SPECIAL SALE We are now offering our entire stock of Maple Syrup and Sugar at greatly reduced prices while they last. Maple Syrup In Bottles at 40c and 25c. Imperial Gallon at $1,75, Maple Sugar 5 pounds for $1. I "\>n't miss this opportunity, "^■pto are also offering Nuts and fruit at remarkably low prices. Remember our Cakes are al- the Best. Choquette Bros. NELSON, B. C. Nelson Opera House Return of the San Francisco Opera Co. All the old favorites and many new ones. 3 Nights 3 and Wednesday Matinee. Commencing Monday, March 1st Monday—"Dolly Varden." Tuesday—"The Strollers." Wednesday Matinee—"Wang." Wednesday Night—"Boccaclo." 42 People 42 Stronger and better than ever. Prices, night—$1.50, $1, 75c, 50c, Matinee, adults 75c, children 25c. Seats at Rutherford's Saturday. NELSON NEWS OF THE DAY .TampH Kay of Hume. [rami Porks Ih at Uie Nell Getlilng or slocan city is a guest at tin- Strathcona. I Johnson haa severed liis connection Willi the Arcade theatre. 3. A. Fraser of Ymlr dame In yesterday ana registered at tlie Hume. The BOhools of the city, both public and high, will open at 9 o'clock Monday Instead or 9:39. The temperature In the city yesterday ranged hetween 'lii nnd 42 degrees above ■ *xeco, E. K. Beeston In expected to return from Winnipeg about the middle of next week. J, T. Black, provincial constable, of New Denver arrived last night with two prisoners, J, 3. Smyth and Arthur Branch who Lenten Suggestions > 1 > . For Rent Five-roomed cottage on th© corner or Stanley and Observatory streets, all Improvements, :: lao. .^.Ai-iE-a : Five-roomed cottage on Rob- ! soil street, close to Stanley, all ! ; Improvements, ?20. ■ Five-roomed house and two < lots on Latimer street; all Im- ! . provements, $20. 1 Five-roomed house ln the ' Hume addition, $15. 1 * " ■ ■ ■ Codfish Acodla, per box % .35 Salt Herrings, per doz 60 Salt Herring, Holland, keg.. 1,25 Herrings, In tomato sauce, C. A. Benedict Grocer Cor. Josephine and Silica. Phone 7 NEISON, B. C. 1 H. & N. BIRD Nelson, B. C. Pendray's Lime and Sulphur Solution "Every Drop an Insect Killer" Trees must be sprayed o r cut down. The season Is near when it is necessary to spray the fruit trees. This year we are handling Pendray's Lime and Sulphur Solution a terror to Insects.a tonic to trees; recommended by Mr. Thomas Cunningham, provincial fruit inspector. The J. H. Ashdown Hardware Co., Ltd. Nelson Branch WHOLESALE Nelson, B. C. RETAIL 35 fo Oar Phone Number Single or double cutters for hire, also sleighs on call day or night. NELSON TRANSFER CO. nre committed tp ths days on a charge of returns to New Donv-i il jail for 80 Mr, Black (fill ni;. The 1. O. Q. T, banquet In honor or thu founding of the lodge will be held on Wednesday evening next. j. P. Swedberg and M". Monalian ara leaving this morning for Halcyon not Springs. .1, U. Devlin Ih already at this health resort. William )■:. Unrralne. manager for Lena Dutnle, the well known singer of Irish and Scotch songs, arrived in the city yesterday and registered nt tlie Strathcona. The Empire will run a matinee this afternoon. Tonight B, I,iiiiton win Blng "True Till Death" nnd Messrs, Uollflway und Lupton will give the duet "Nocturne,' Wallace Murphy, representing Barber, Ellin and company, Toronto, arrived on thi' train from Proctor Inst ntght, He Is on hi-« periodical trip through British L'oo- lumbl'a. Tlie voting on tlie double time Question will take place on Thursday next between the hours of i\ a. m. and 9 p. tn, city time, m tbi< offices of l*'. B. Lye at 316 Baker Btreet, The attention of the directors or tbe Kootenay Fruitgrowers' association m called to the rail that the meeting originally culled for Monday next has been postponed until March 10, The committee In charge of the arrangements for tbe social which Ih to be held in the k. of P. hall on Thursday evening r.ext by tbe local lodge of tbe Sons or England, Is actively engaged in the preparation of a program which promises to prove most entertaining. The members ,of tlie lodge are requested to avoid making other appointments for that evening and to invite friends to accompany them to tbe social which will commence Subdivision of Lot 3333 Eight miles weBt of Nelson, on wagon road. Per Acre Lot No. 1—27 acres $50.00 IM No. 2—23 acres 50.00 Lot No. 8—20 acres 60.00 Lot No. 4—17 acres, about 4 acres ckcred, ploughed and harrowed 8°.00 Lots No. 6 and 6—23 acres.. 50.00 Lot No. 7 50.00 Write owner— Cabinet Ggw S^ O. I. MATTHEW nt S:30, city time, while the business meeting of the order will commence at 7:!SU. Tlie Dnlly News received last night too late for publication In today's Issue a letter dealing with tbe double time question Trom the standpoint of a mother. It will be published tomorrow. Provincial constable A. K. Macdonetl or Grand Forks came in from that city last night having In custody a man named .Rlebuse sentenced to 30 days for assaulting B. H, Bennett, a c. p. it. brakeman at Fife, B. C. J. Dancy, who has the contract roi* the new school at Fruitvaie, leaves this morning to begin building operations. The building will he u a* by it structure and constructed nn the same lines us the Hume school at Fairvlew. There will be a church parade of the 102nd regiment at St. Saviour's church tomorrow* afternoon, This is the anniversary of the relief of Ladysmlth Iby aen- crul Dundonald in 1000, the day after the battle of Paardeberg celebrated so suc- cessfully by the smoker at the armory lust night. Members of the regiment must be at the armory ut 2;80. l,leut.-t..'ol. W. ,i. ii. Holmes of Kaslo will be in the city for the occasion and Will take command. Percy Cove and XV, F. Claphnm who nre responsible for tiie idea of arranging a chess tournament in this city are meeting with most gratifying success. Already they have some 18 names on their lists ut competitors among whom are his worship mayor .Selous and Drs. Hml'.h and Wolverton. A meeting will he held at S p. m. city time tonight in Dr. Wolverton's office, Baker street for the purpose of arranging the tournament, prizes, etc. All interested are Invited to attend. Tomorrow being the last Sunday thai the Methodists wll) worship In the present church a special evangelistic service will be held in tlie evening when Rev. It. Newton Powell, the pastor, will take as bis subject "A Great Choice." A week, from tomorrow the new church will be dedicated by Rev. William Spnrlinir of Grace church, Winnipeg. The following evening ,a banquet will be held in the basement of the new church followed by a meeting In the auditorium. For Public Ownership. WINNIPEG, Feb. 3j.-The executive of the Manitoba grain growers yesterday We have a large assortment of Q. B. D. PIPES in all sizes and shapes and at all prices. We still have a few boxes of Rosebudfl left at $1 per box. Queen Cigar Store BUSH BROS., Proprietor* Baker Street Neleon, B. C. mmtmmm*™*********************^ Take the Trouble Do you ever go to the trouble of looking over the Prices placed on Watches shown In our window? You Should—It Pays The values shown we guarantee you cannot get elsewhere. Our < watches give the best results. ___*?. __ J.O.PATENAUDE MANUPACTUIIINQ JIWILM, WATCHMAKER AND OPTICIAN. Baker Street Nelson, B. C. weasssKsmessaasMsaMttai-^^ TO RENT Seven-room all modern house, with large garden; close In. Immediate possession. WOLVERTON A CO., Baker Street NO MORE HALF SOLEING CHICAGO c