TkNtyNrnGluslfMA*. mWImmi. Try Ok. per word Ic ©Jje iaila 8 Phm—SakKribe tor r r\ Tbe Nm. Per Moitk jUG Ifcfl' VOL.8 NELSON a C WEDNESDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY 16. I9I« RIA, g-^ Na258 INSURGENTS Southern Members of Alberta House Rebel MOVEMENT LED BY BOYLE HON. MR. CUSHING RESIGNS—HIS DEPUTY MAY FOLLOW—WAT- ERWAYS RAILWAY ISSUE- COMBINED OPPOSITION CAN. OUT-VOTE GOVERNMENT EDMONTON, Alta., Feh. 15 — The resignation of Hon. W. H. Cushlng is now In the hands of the lieutenant governor, It is stated om good authority, although it has not yet reached the premier, and although the minister himself does not confirm tlie statement. It is believed also that the resignation of hia deputy, John Stocks, •will follow, although the minister declares that he has heard nothing of this, .following upon all tills, the opposition forces against .the Rutherford administration, on the strength of the dissatisfaction which has arisen in the south and in other quarters, over the Alberta & Great Waterways railway, the government colonizatfcm project, are lined up under the leadership of John R. Boyle of Sturgeon, and, it is stated, are preparing to force a vote upon the legislature within a day or two, upon some question in connection with the Waterways road, which will test out the strength of the Rutherford administration as against the new op: posing forces, which, combined with the regular members, the Independent Conservative members 'ind the Socialist member, are expected to place the government, ag represented by Hon. Messrs. Rutherford, Cross, Lessard and Marshall, with Hon. Mr. Cushlng a private member on the opposite side, and Hon. W. A. Buchanan undecided, in the minority, and thus bring about a. possible resignation of the cabinet, dissolution, and an appeal to tihe country. All this Is quite possible if the indications of future developments are correct. That a split is imminent, that it includes practically al] the southern members, with Hon. Mr. Cushlng and possibly Hon. Mr. Buchanan, amd the members of the opposition*- -is opposed to the Rutherford administration, is not denied by the best authorities. It Is believed that all that now remains 1b to force a vote of want of confidence In the legislature, to bring about the downfall of the Rutherford administration-, If all reports are true practically all the representatives of constituencies south of Red Deer, are expected to join the opposition forces, led hy Mr. Boyle and supporting Mr. Cushlng in his retirement, and opposition to the administration, of which he has formed a member since the formation of the province. These will number some 16 ■which, with Mr. Cushlng and possibly Mr.' Buchanan, who It ls claimed, has hot yet decided upon which side he will take a stand If the split occurs In the progresB/of the session, amid including the four members of the present opposition, would place the) government in a imtnorlty of one or two . The upheaval, although not directly resulting from the resignation of Mr. Cushlng, has been, brought to a climax by the retirement of '•the minister. It 'Is a result of the dissatisfaction which has been stirring up among the southern members for some time. It practically dates back to the time when the capital was decided for Edmonton, and was Intensified by the placing of the university and agricultural college In Strathcona. This was purely ft south vs north disruption, but the dissatisfaction spread to other quarters -when the Alberta & Great Waterways railway was projected, with a guarantee of bonds to the huge extent of $20,- 000 a mile. Mr. Boyle is leadfaK tiie forces which are criticizing this project and If their etffrots to unearth detailed information regarding the members and the capitalization of this company are taken as an act unfriendly to the government, it will bring about the expeoted split., Mr. Cushing Is understood to have sent In his resignation to the lieutenant governor yesterday -afternoon. EDMONTON, Feb. 15 — Premier Kutherford, at the session of the legislature yesterday, replied to questions asked by R. B. Bennett, Calgary and J. R. Boyle, Sturgeon. In reply to Mr. Bennett, he said that the guarantee of the province had been endorsed since the last meeting of the legislature, on 193 miles of G. T. P. branch lines, 280 ratles of -the C.N R and 350 miles of the Alberta & Great Waterways railway. The bonds of the G.T.P. and C.N.R. were for $13,000 a rojjt-, at 4 per cent Interest, and the A. & G. W. were for $20,000 a mile at B per cent Interest. As for the mileage of the line constructed, the G.T.P.. had 60 miles graded, and 25 miles of steel laid; the C.N.R., 37 miles graded em_ 39 miles of steel laid; the A. & G. w., 61 1-2 miles graded. In reply to Mr. Boyle, the premier stated that the government was not Aware of the subscribed capital of the A. ft G. W„ but at least $50,000 was paid up and deposited in the Merchants- bank. Tbe directors were W. K. Clarke president; William Bain, Winnipeg and G. P. Miuty, Winnipeg. A government railway engineer has been appointed in R. W. Jones, C.B. The bonds of the said railway had been sold to J. S. Morgan and company at par, Canadian terms, and the total amount realized on the said bonds was $7,400,000. Hon. W. H. Cushlng 'has not occupied his seat ln the legislature for two days. No authoritative confirmation can be secured of his resignation from the cabinet He himself says the question is being propounded to him from aH quarters, but no one will get an answer from him. A large delegation representative of the district of Glelchen, Calgary, HlgiJi River and Lacombe, waited on the members of the cabinet this morning to enter a protest against the agricultural college being affiliated with the' university, and situated at Strathcona. E. H. Riley, M.L.A., Introduced the delegation to the cabinet, and took tlie floor himself for a few remarks relative to the subject. He recalled the fact tbat the premier had stated to the farmers' association that the question had all been settled by. the old legislature of 1907. Previously to this, however, Mr. Riley said that while the campaign was on for the recent provincial general election he had received a telegram from the premipr that the location of tlie college was not settled. He produced the telegram, and wanted to know how the premier could reconcile the two conflicting statements made by himself on two different occasions. FOSTER LIBEL ACTIONS TRIAL OF GLOBE EDITOR STARTS TODAY ACTION AGAINST THE OTTAWA FREE PRESS TORONTO, Feb. 15.—Before Mr. Justice Magee, and a jury, in the assize court room at the city hall, the trial of the slander action brought by Hon. Geo. E. Foster, former finance minister of Canada, against Jas. A. Macdonald, editor of the Globe, will be begun at 10 o'clock tomorrow. The case grew out of the report of the royal commission on insurance, and remarks made by Mr. Foster at a meeting In Toronto on Oct. 1, 1908, at which lie declared the editor of the Globe lied about him in speaking of the commission's report, und when lie was accused of lying he reached behind his inkpots and uttered more lies. Mr. Foster' challenged the editor on the platform to discuss the charges made against him (Foster), in regard to the management of the Union Trust company. Accepting this challenge, Macdonald addressed a public meeting at Orillia, on Oct. 20, and made certain statements which form the basis of an action by Mr. Foster against Mr. Macdonald for $50,000 for alleged slander. It is this action that goes to trial tomorrow. I. F. Helimutii, K. C, appears Cor Mr. Foster, and E. F. B. Johnson, K. C, and N. W. Rowell, K. C, for Mr. Macdonald. OTTAWA, Feb. 15.—The Ottawa Free Press has received tiie statement of claim in tlie libel action against It by Hon. Geo. R. Foster. In it he asks for $70,000 damages for an article that was printed in that paper on Oct. 8, 1008, and prays that the trial be permitted to take place tomorrow. "God In Heaven Help Me" OTTAWA, Feb. 15—"God in Heaven help me." Alter writing these words on the back of a-p envelope containing a letter he had received from a young lady ln iToronto, who is thought to be his sweetheart, Alva McLean, aged 21 yearB, of Hensall, Ont., stood in front of the mirror In his room on O'Connor street, and blew out his brains yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The sound of the shot was heard by a young woman boarder in the house, but she was alone and too frightened to notify anyone of tbe occurrence. Shortly after 5 o'clock the report of ■three additional shots were heard. A policeman was summoned and the door, whloh was found locked- inside, was broken open. The unconscious form of the young man was found stretched out on his bed. Death occurred 15 mfoi> utes later. Nothing is known' of the young man here, Announcing himself as a student, he took up rooms on ihi3 arrival in the city oni Jan. 20 last. It Is thought the suicide was caused by disappointment in a love affair, with a Toronto lady, whose name Is being withheld. The only communications or letters the young man received were in a feminine handwriting and were postmarked Toronto. The deceased was a science graduate of Toronto university In the 1907 class. Zybsco Stays With Mahmout CHICAGO, Feb. 15 — Zybsco won a handicap wrestling match from Yusslf Mahmout whan the latter Jailed to get a fall in one hour. According to the tenms of the match, Mahmout was to throw Zybsco twice ln 60 minutes or forfeit -the purse and side bet. Nlcaraguan Secretary Fleet NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 15—A special from Fort Union says: "Senor Don Ernesto Martineza, ex-secretary of the .treasury of Nicaragua, has arrived fl fugitive in this country. He assured the reporters that all his acts as seo rotary were approved by congress; He fled because be learned that a very heavy tax had been levied on him, IS THEJIYOT Canalejas is Factor of the Situation in Spain FOR NATIONAL SCHOOLS CHINESE RIOT8 NOT DANGEROUS- PRUSSIAN SOCIALISTS NURSE WOUNDS—HOW FRANCE WILL WELCOME ROOSEVELT —FLY OVER ATLANTIC MADRID, Feb. 15.—The prevaling opinion here Is that the situation ln Spain ls almost identical now with that in France preceding the separation of church and state. Premier Canalejas considers the abridgment of the influence of the Catholic church, and the Inauguration of a broader system of public education, the foundation of national progress, and is committed to the execution of this program. On the other hand, there are many evidences that the clerical party connived at the advent of Canalejas, ln the belief that he would fall quickly before the combined assaults of his enemies, and so permit the return to power of former Premier Maura. Large meetings of Catholics are being held throughout Spain to protest against the reopening of lay schools, three of which were opened yesterday. At Santiago a letter received from Pope Plus was read. Pablo Iglisas, the Socialist leader, at a meeting here in favor of granting amnesty to 000 Barcelona prisoners, predicted the assassination of-former Premier Antonio Maura if that statesman was returned to power. The Heraldo claims to possess information showing that several prelates, notably the blsh-' op of Madrid, knew In advance of the downfall of the Moret y Prendergast ministry. LONDON, Feb. 15.—The British consul-general at Canton telegraphs to the foreign office today, stating that foreigners resident there are quite safe. The rioting has been among the Chinese only. BERLIN, Feb. 15.—Except for a bandaged hand to be seen here and there in the east side streets, and a few cases in the hospitals suffering from sabre wounds, there were no effects of Sunday's demonstrations againBt the proposed Prussian franchise reform measure, to be observed here. The Socialist papers protest bitterly against what they term the unnecessary provocative violence of the police. Reports from the provincial cities indicate more serious collisions between the police and the people outside the capital than here. PORT ARTHUR, Manchuria, Feb. 15. —Indian Irigan, the Korean who assassinated Prince Ito, former Japanese resident-general of Korea, was convicted, and sentenced to death. PARIS. Feb. 15.—M. Ltard. vice-rector of the University of Paris, has been officially advised that'Theodore Roosevelt will reach Paris about April 10. and that the length of hts stay will probably not exceed three or four days. The French government is anxious to receive the former president of the United States with the highest honors. French society Is prepared to lionize him. The literary, philosophical, geographical and scientific bodies will desire to entertain him, and the American colony would like to give a banquet in bis honor, but Mr. Roosevelt has allowed it to be understood that he particularly desires to avoid any appearance of ostentation, and that he will preserve as far as possible merely the role of a man of learning. In which capacity he accepted the Invitation to lecture at the Sorhonne. extended to him through Ambassador Jusserand, while he 'still occupied the White House, Mr. Roosevelt's visit, therefore, will be devoid of the spectacular features which characterized ex-President Grant's visit here at the time of hts tour around the world. Mr. Roosevelt's wishes will be carried out in the main, but tlie government hns declined to forego the honor of entertaining him, and tbe ex-president accepted the invitation of President Fallierles, to be his guest at dinner at the Elysee palace. This was arranged by Ambassador Jusserand, who will make a special trip across the ocean to be present during Mr. Roosevelt's stay. The exact program at the Sorbonne will not be definitely arranged by the council of the university until after further consultation with the ex-president. ' The council would like to arrange one of its famous fetes In his honor, at which a Greek play would be produced, but it ls doubtful whether Mr. Roosevelt would accept. It has been provisionally- decided that after the lecture, which will be given in the Grand amphitheatre in tlie afternoon, a large reception will he held in the grand salon of the university, at which the lecturer will meet a brilliant assembly of French, Including the "Forty ImmortalB." the leading French scientists and philosophers, and other distinguished persons. On April 16 Mr. Roosevelt will be received In audience by the Institute, of which he ls a member, in virtue of hls'recent election as associate member of the Academy of Political and Moral sciences. MADRID, Feb. 15.—Dr. Gans-Fabrlce has now definitely completed the plans for his adventurous attempt to cross the Atlantic in an airship, and the date of his departure la fixed for the middle of May. The launching point has not yet been chosen, but it will be either on th ecoast of Portugal or the island of Tenerlffe. His balloon is ellpttcal in shape, and 62 feet long, and 49 feet broad, and contains 60,000 cubic meters of hydrogen. The basket takes the form of a gondola shaped like a .submarine boat, 28 feet long, 7 feet broad and fitted with a four-horse power motor. This engine will only be used to keep the balloon In the course of the African trade winds, the- doctor's idea being to make the voyage entirely without mechanical propulsion, by Jumping in the air currents, which took Christopher Columbus on his voyage of discovery. To obviate all danger that might arise from the expansion of gas under the influence of changes of temperature, the balloon has two envelopes, betwen which an air current constantly circulates. Water ls to be used as ballast. Before embarking on the great adventure. Dr. Gans-Fabrlce will make a trial trip over some European sea. COMPANY OR BATTERY FOR THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN RAN- GERS ' KETTLE VALLEY RIFLE ASSOCIATION TAKES STEPS (Special Correspondence.) GRAND FORKS, Feb. 15.—A meeting of the Kettle Valley Rifle association was held In the city hall here Friday evening, and a very fair crowd attended. E. Spraggett was re-appointed captain, Alex. O'Hara, secretary, and Dr. Follick, treasurer. After the usual formalities had been discussed, tlie meeting took up the matter of forming a company or battery to be attached to the 102nd regiment at Nelson, and it was unanimously voted that tlie matter should be left to Capt. E. Spraggett for the settlement of details, and to see tlie commanding officer at Nelson regarding the matter. Some 40 names, many of them old soldiers, bave been procured, and are only too willing to serve, one being a bugler and another a first class drill instructor, holding the rank of sergeant-major (king made.) Should this company tie formed Capt. Spraggett should be congratulated, as it is anticipated that within twelve months his company could hold its own against any other in British Columbia either In drill or shooting. Many members, of the association are very good shots, and one, at least, when In form is known to be a 93 to 95 man. several have averages of 80 and up, and this year the new rifle riiuge will be made, which will give the would-be Bisley men a chance to practice up to 1.000 yards, as up to tills year only 200; 500 and (100 yards range has heen available. Sergeant-major Wheeler has again been appointed range officer. All well know how thoroughly he carries ills duties out. All hope that tlie company or battery will he formed early this coming spring as It will absorb this association nnd allow its members to commence drill at once. TENEMENTS IN FLAMES Several Persons Injured In Fires in New York City NEW YORK, Feb. 15.—Seven persons were injured, three of them probably fatally, in two fires in crowded dwellings here. Both fires were marked hy heroic rescues by the police and the firemen. Flames from one of the burning buildings, a Jefferson street tenement, threatened Beth-Israel hospital nearby, and a panic among the patients was averted only by tlie cool heads of physicians and attendants. Several persons were burned in the Jefferson street blaze, the spread of which was hastened by the explosion of a five- gallon jug of whiskey, which a family of tenants had bought for a wedding celebration today. There was a panic rush for the fire escapes, but flames shooting out from the windows cut off this method, and ladders had to be used. All were badly burned, and two will probably die. Six persons were rescued from a threatening blaze in a Tenth avenue boarding house. The conditions in the Jefferson street fire were largely duplicated here, police and firemen picking up and carrying unconscious occupants from several of the rooms. The 4amage to neither of the buildings was heavy. Meadows' Great Time NE WYORK, Feb. 15—Fred Meadows of Toronto, won in-one of the greatest indootr 16 mile professional running races ever seen in this country. His ■time was 1:21:24 1-5, Is the fiastest time ever made In Madison Square Gardens, but Is 9 1-5 seconds behind his own world's record made last week at Toronto. He was never pressed. Meadows thus established himself indisputably as the champion of the world at liis own distance. Clergyman Commits Suicide PHILADELPHIA, Pa\. Feb. 15.—Rev. Oliver Stocking, pastor of the Emmanuel Methodist Episcopal church* of Roadborough, a suburb of this city, was found dead today in the bath tub at his home, with his throat cut. A razor was found on the floor of the room, and it Is believed the clergyman committed suicide while temporarily insane. Mr. Stocking was 58 years old, and was a graduate of Dickinson college. TO PENTICTON Railway Bill Introduced in the House OPPOSITION OF KOOTENAY UNLESS THE DISMANTLED KASLO- SLOCAN ROAD BE OPERATED- SECOND READING OF COMPANIES MEASURE—CONTRACT AND BUDGET NEXT WEEK (Special to The Dally News.) VICTORIA, Feb. 15.—Barring unexpected delay, the budget and the C, N. R. contract will both be introduced next week, said premier McBride, in answer to a question in the house. The budget and the contract will then be considered day by day. Mr. Jardine said they had understood from the attorney general that the budget would not be passed till the contract was brought down. The premier said it would not, it would' merely be presented. The estimates would be taken up in detail after the contract was introduced, Mr. Hawthornthwaite said it was contrary to precedent to bring in tlie budget before such an important measure. Because of the weakness—the numer- lical. weakness—of tlie opposition, they had all the more need of an assurance that ample time would be given for discussion. The premier said' Mr. Hawthornthwaite was quite mistaken with regard to precedent. It was quite usual to bring in the budget within a short time of the beginning of a session. His hon. friend need have no fear that lie would not give ample time to discuss the bill, and to get off all liis resolutions and fireworks. Mr. Hawthornthwaite said this was no laughing matter. Might they take the premier's words as an assurance that supply would not be completed until they had opportunity to discuss the railway bill? The premier said that Mr. Hawthornthwaite, with his seven years' experience of this government ought surely to know that it would keep faith with the opposition. They were clearing up the business of the session so they would be free io deal with tiie bill without hindrance, and without interfering with the consideration of other measures. Ample time would be given for the very fullest discussion of the bill. Attorney-general Bowser Introduced the second leading of the bill to revise and consolidate the Companies act. It had originally been suggested by nn invitation on the part of the Imperial government to consider the advisability of making company law as nearly uniform throughout the empire as possible. One or two new points were dealt with. Directors would be made responsible for misleading statements contained in prospectuses issued from the offices of their companies. Again, tlie names of moribund companies would be taken off the register atfer due notice. Com- panies which had gone out of existence would thus be prevented from monopolizing good namw*.. One whig of the opposition having blamed the Liquor act for going too far in the way of restricting tlie liquor traffic, the other wing today took tlie opposite position. II. C. Brewster, the "regular" Liberal, commended tbe government for the act so far as it went, but wanted every regulation which applied to any part of the province, applied to every part, even if for this purpose It had to take powers now exercised by the municipalities. At the same time he thought the government sjiould give up part of Us representation on the boards of license commissioners for municipalities. The Pentlcton Railway hill, a Hill measure, was introduced today. It is for a line south from Penticton, connecting with the V. V. & E. Hill agents are very active, but Nell Mackay and other Kootenay members are making a strong ffgiit to have the charter given only on condition' that the dismantled six miles of the Kaslo-Slocan road be put in condition and operated. The matter will come up in the railway committee. On the Game act. Mr. Hawthornthwaite moved to apply to the whole province tlie existing prohibition of the sale of deer meat. The bill to amend tbe Land act was introduced. BRIBERY INVESTIGATION BRIDGE COMPANY PAID NEW YORK LEGISLATORS ACCUSER OF SENATOR ALLDS IS . CROSS-EXAMINED ALBANY, N. Y., Feb. 15.—The lid was pried off the legislative bribery scandal today, and the whiff that escaped justified all suspicions regarding the unsavory nature of Its contents. At the same time, plans were laid for other investigations to follow the present Inquiry now being conducted by the sennte Into Senator Ben Conger's charge that Senator Allds took a $1,000 bribe from a member of the American Bridge company. The day's disclosures were Important, principally because they laid the basis for future attempts to write the history of the legislative corruption In New York state during the past nine years,' and perhaps for a longer period. When Senator Conger's attorneys announced that they were through with the direct examination, late this afternoon, Allds' accuser was taken In hand by Senator Newcomb of New York and forced to confess that the combination of bridge building concerns, known as the American Bridge company, had raised a corruption fund in 11)02, 1903, and 1905. Conger struggled hard and refused to answer some of Newcomb's questions until directed to reply, by the presiding officer. Under such compulsion, the Groton senator admitted that the bridge company In 1900 turned their legislative bribery fund over to the Groton Bridge company, ln which the witness and his brother were Interested. He was not pressed to tell the uses to which this fund was put, but after the merciless grilling Conger had received from his Republican colleagues, a grim smile flashed across his harrassed face as he volunteered this information: "There was a contribution to the state chairman's Republican organization in 1902." Conger was questioned no more along this line, for Senator Newcomb declared that the purpose of his interrogation was not to carry the investigation outside the limits of tlie charge against Allds, but to get on the records, evidence for use when the Inquiry is carried further after the Allds charges are disposed of. The method by which this will be accomplished is still undecided. Tlie only point that the day's developments made clear is that tlie Republican administration has concluded that t'-e public demand for a sweping investigation is too Insistent to ignore. Ttiis morning Senator Walnwrlgbt introduced in the upper house a resolution providing for an investigation practically without limit, as to time or place, within the state. He asked an appropriation of $50,000 for the expenses of a probing committee of three senators and five assemblymen. This resolution was referred to the finance committee, and there is little probability that It will come out in anything like as radical a form as the introducer proposed. ALBANY N. Y„ Feb. 15.—Republican leaders here tonight were reluctant to admit tlie evidence thus far received at the senate investigation of the bribery charges against Senator Allds would comjiel a wider inquiry into the general subject of state legislative corruption. There was nothing in the present conditions, they said, that de- [ man^H such radical action. There is I no Hor.ht however, that those in ati- i thority, from Governor Hughes down, j apprec'ate the gravity of the situation, j and are discussing means to meet it. Developments in the bribery scandal during the last three days brought the members o( tbe state legislature back to Albany disturbed and worried. While Ihe senate's investigation of Senator Ben Conger's charges stood adjourned from last Friday afternoon until this morning, tbe respite, has given public aad political sentiment time to crystal- ize, and tho effects of last week's disclosures have become a more Important topic than the disclosures themselves, When the .senators and assemblymen left Albany last week, the Allds-Conger case was regarded generally as a small mass of soiled linen, unusually dirty perhaps, but nothing that ten days work Ftr'c'ly inside the senate chamber would not cleanse without applying for outside help. They came back to find it a rising flood that threatened tbe welfare of the dominant party in the state, nii'i had already claimed the attention of the heads of tiie stale and of the nation. The atmosphere on the Republican side of tbe legislature, however, was not all gloom. Some students of political affairs declared tonight that the effects of the Allds-Conger scandal might eventually benefit the Republican party, by drawing its elements closer together;. They pointed out that already in the face of a common party danger, the opponents of Governor Hughes had adopted a more friendly attitude. It is believed that at the New York conference which President Taft nnd Governor Hughes attended on Saturday last, the probability that the Democrats will use the revelations of the present, investigation as campaign material, was held up as an extreme menace to Republican success at the state election next year, and a warning to the state "Insurgents." The situation has given wing to a host of rumors, one is that Governor Hughes will be urged to reconsider his determination not. to run again, if his candidacy is believed necessary to rescue the party. Mrs. Roosevelt Sails NEW YORK Feb. 15—Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt and her daughter, Miss Ethel, sail today on the steamer Hamburg to meet Col. Roosevelt early in March -at Khartoum. No confirmation could be obtained this morning of reports that Mr. Roosevelt would return earlier than has been announced in June, because of the engagement of liis son, Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. German Liner Aground NEW YOFK. Feb. 15—The steamer Main of the North German-Lloyd line, from New York for Baltimore, reported by wireless today that she had run aground on the west bank of the Ambrose channel on her way out of the harbor. The Main: carried 40 cabin and Olio steerage passengers for Baltimore. The Main arrived yesterday from Bremen and cleared again for Baltimore. She was observed from Sandy Hook still aground just 'below the Romer shoal. Her captain reported that he expected her to float at high tide. BATTLUOINS Britisli Parties Meet on Parliament's Floor SEARCH OF THE VAULTS MOTHER OF LEGISI TURES IM SESSION FOR HOUR—PA GEANT NEX'^ONDAY—HERBERT OLA'.<->**JNE RAISED TO THE PE' Vjg LON1-JN, Feb. 15—The third parliament of King Edward assembled this auernoon. Ihe ceremony was of the swnplest chaiacttx, all tide loyal pageantry connected wiui the state opening being postponed to Feb. 21 and the Interim devoted to tlie swearing ln of the members and the clearing away, il possible, of dlMcultlos ecuuLonting the government. Not for many years has such intense interest attached to the opening of the legislature, aud se.dom have the problems involving the succlss or Sallure or the government threatened .to be so dliticult of solution even of the imost capable of the memheis of parliament. The result or the recent elections is so confused that even the staunchest press supporters of the government admit that proof that tiie government will have a majority to act drastically upon the dominant issues can be established only after the house of commons has settled down to work, and the Nationalists and Laborites show their hands tn the course of tihe debate upon the speech from the throne. The proceedings today were brief. The time honored custom of searching the vaults under Uie two houses waa observed this morning. Subsequently the members-elect of the house of commons were summoned to the house ot lords, where parliament was opened by royal commission!. This formality over, tlie members of tlie house of commons returned to the 'house for organization. The lower chamber reelected Right Hon. James William Lowther, member for the Penrith division of Cumberland, speaker, audi forthwith the swearing in of lis members was commenced.. The house was in session one hour when adjournment was taken. Herbert John Gladstone, secretary o| state for home affairs, and who. through a recent appointment, is about to become governor general of British South Africa, was elevated to the peerage today. LONDON, Feb. 15—On the eve oi the meeting of the new parliament, interest as to the probable course of Uie government Is at fever heat. So far no indication has been given as to whether the budget or restriction of the power of the lords will fce given first place, but the Liberal press expresses confidence that a solution oi the difficulty has been found amd that tlie government will manage io tide over the crisis. The News states that the question of the lords' veto will be taken up first. The Chronicle declares that Premier Asquith has received assurances of support which will enable him satisfactorily to solve the problem. LONDON, Feb. 15—The recently announced change in tlie policy of the suffragettes was never more clearly shown than it was last ■night, when the Women's Freedom league issued a hand hill, which read as follows: "Parliament reassembles for business tomorrow, so do we. Join uR In peace- aible gathering at 7 p.m. in P-idlament Square. If the police request you to move on, do so, and cause truo obstruction." LONDON. Feb. 15 — Peter Francis Outran, unsuccessful Labor candidate for Jarrow division of Durham at the last, election, died Inst night. Currsui was a member of the recent parliament, having been elected as an Independent Labor candidate In 1007. LONDON, Feb. 15—Prince and Princess Henry of Prussia arrived here this evening. They will be guests at Buckingham palace for a week. It ts understood that the purpose of the visit, is to create a better feellmg between England and Germany, LONDON. Feb. 15—The signing ofl the Franco-Canadian treaty Is expeoted to result in such an increase of traffic ^between France and Canada that the Allan 'line has chartered the steamer Lake Erie from the Canadian Pacific for the Havre-Montreal service. Lord Roberts' Daughter Over NE WYORK, Feb. 15.—Lady Sybil Grey, daughter of earl Grey, governor- general of Canada, arrived today on the White Star liner Baltic, accompanied by Lady Aileen Roberts, daughter of Field Marshal Lord Roberts. This is the first visit of Lady Aileen Roberts to New York. She will be the guest of Lady Grey in Canada. Miraculous Escape VICTORIA, Feb. IB.—A man named Temple was picked up like a lacrosse ball by a street car fender this morning, carried 100 feet, and dropped unhurt. _ he _ cttiri Slmnt WEDNESDAY ... FEBRUARY 1« I W mm^mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm^m^mmm^mmmmmmmmmmm® © VANCOUVER ISLAND T_f fVANCOUVER * ! ISLAND Victoria Must Make Enormous Progress During 1910, Because During 1910 the Following Will Be Under Way (1) The largest amount ol municipal work In the history of Victoria, including such works as the permanent paving and modern lighting of Yates, Douglas, Fort and other streets. (2) Alberni extension of the E. & N. Railway. (3) Cowlchan Lake extension of the E. & N. Railway. (4) Construction of the Goldstream Pipe-line hy the Esquimau Waterworks Company; which, together with the exsiting City Waterworks system ensures a most abundant supply ofl water to Victoria and adjacent districts. (5) Development of electric power at Jordan River, at a cost of $1,500,- 000 by the B. C. Electric Railway; and the extension of this company's railway lines in the city of Victoria, and throughout the adjacent farming and fruit growing districts. (fl) Increased train services on the E, & N. Railway and on the V. & S. Railway. (7) Many fine new buildings such as the Empress hotel addition of OS rooms; the magnificent Pemberton block (said to be the largest office building in Britisli Columbia); the "Times" newspaper office building; the Sayward Block; large additions to the Parliament Buildings; Grand Trunk Pacific Railways extensive docks and offices, and several other new wharves; new station of tlie Victoria & Sydney Railway; the $100,000.00 Y.M.C.A. Building; large addition to tlie Dominion Hotel; enlargement of sawmills; new schools, etc. The building permits for January, 1910. show an Increase of GO per cent oveV January, 1909. (8) Completion of the magnificent scenic Mill Bay wagon and automobile road. (9) The re-establishment of Esquimau (two miles distant from Victoria's present boundary) as a Naval Base by the Canadian authorities. (10) Extensive harbor improvements in Victoria Harbor. (11) The laying out and Improvement of several very large residential tracts adjacent to Victoria. (12) In addition to the present lnrge fleet of steamers entering Victoria there will be an Increase during 1910 of from fifteen to twenty passenger steamers alone, Including such new vesels as the palatial Grand Trunk Pacl- Ec Railway's steamers, the "Prince Rupert" and "Prince George" (sister ships to the well known C.P.R. "Princesses") and various other large new- vessels of the C.P.R., Alaska Steam-ship Co., the Bosoowltz Steamship Co., the Mackenzie Steamship Co., etc. »••**♦*********' ,***********+***************+************$ GUARANTEE The above facts are guaranteed to be an exact and correct list of some of the known improvements that are to be made during the year 1910. VICTORIA, Vancouver Island, advanced greatly during 1909, and ALL PREVIOUS RECORDS WERE BROKEN in the value of new buildings, bank clearances, amount of municipal work, sales of real estate, tourist trade, and in increase of population. ,********************^++^^tt+444+*+++*+*****+********% Some Noteworthy Opinions The Premier of British Columbia, in his New Year's message said: "British Columbia during the past year has enjoyed wonderful developments and everything points to 1910 being the most prosperous year in the history of the Province. THE EXPANSION OF THE COMING TWELVE MONTHS WILL BE UNEXAMPLED, and an indication of the great future of the Pacific Coast of Canada." Victoria is the capital of British Columbia; the farthest west city in Canada; and the wealthiest per capita in America. H'M+Tft A A A a A AA_ A. ■> A A A A A A A ■»■ _<__ ■*- A_L__.ii am TTTTTTTT TTTT TTTTTTTTT"**fTTTV The Prince and Princess ot Wales said of Victoria in 1901: "It was tlie most beautiful city they had seen in their trip around the world." Lord Strathcona said on the first September, 1909: "It gives me great pleasure to see the progress which Victoria is making, it is one of the most desirable spots in the world. Indeed, I cannot conceive a more'desirable place of residence." Rudyard Kipling said of BriUsh Columbia's climate: "It Is the most perfect in the worlij, and the best of It is experienced in Victoria." We fully endorse the following extract Horn a Xew Year's Editorial nl one of Victoria's newspapers: Victoria is a magnet of itself; this climate of ours, and it does not belong (o Victoria aione but extends over a large area, is one of the most valuable of our assets. Nature made this part of Vancouver Island for a home for people. She prepared the land for It, so that there may be Innumerable homes and picturesque surroundings. She has spread out a series of panoramic views, such as one might search in vain elsewhere to discover. She endowed us with beautifnl water stretches . She blessed us with the f I neat of climates. She protected us from malaria and insect pests. She gave our soil a fertility that will enable it to produce the finest of vegetables,, fruits and flowers. These are real assets." i*x%x++xxw*lW**W***********xxiX**} ifTTTTVtttTTV'/'S'MTVTTTVVI'TVV ttttttf | Greater Victoria today is the same size (namely, about 50,000) that Seattle was in 1897 when the Klondike Rush began; we : think those who read this page must agree with us when we assert, as we do, that Vic- I toria's prospects today are undeniably su- I perior to what Seattle's were when Seattle's I great expansion commenced in 1897. ^*********************************************************i Victoria bank cleaiances for January, 1910, show an increase of 75 per cent, over January, 1909. General enquiries regarding Victoria or Vancouver Island ma ybe addressed to the following : The Mayor of Victoria Victoria Board of Trade Victoria Development Association In Addition Victoria Confidently Anticipates the Following During the Year 1910 (1) The Canadian Northern Railway to commence construction on the Barkley Sound and Victoria Railway, etc., as well as to commence construction on the mainland of British Columbia, (2) The construction ot various large new sawmills at Alberni, Cowlchan Bay and other points, and an enormous Increase in the lumbeCbusiness, as on Vancouver Island ts the largest accessible compact body of merchantable timuer. In the world. (3) Canadian Pacific Railway to cleaj up for settlement large tract of land along the line of the E. & N. Railway. (4) The construction at an early date of Iron and Steel Works on Vancouver Island. (5) The opening up during 1910 of several new coal mine8 on Vancouver Island. (6) The establishment at Victoria or Esquimau (ttwo miles distant from Victoria's present boundary) of additional shipbuilding facilities on a much larger scale than at present existing. (7) We confidently look forward to a great Increase in the population of Victoria during 1910, and with increased Steamship and Hotel accommodation the Tourist Season of 1910 wll' undoubtedly be the heaviest on record (8) We estimate that the "out-of-the-ord'nary" expenditure during 1910 on new developments tributary to Victoria will amount to from 16,000,000 to $8,000,000. Climate 'Tiie climate of Vancouver Islan.l approximates closely that of Great Britain, modified by its geographical situation. The proximity of the snowcapped Olympian mountains has a marked effect on the summer temperature which is never intensely hot, while the Japanese current striking the west coast, brings with It moisture and heat, which temper the severity of the winter. The remarkable advantages Victoria enjoys over all other coast points, the small amount of rainfall and moderate temperature, are strikingly Illustrated in the meteorological returns for the yeairs 1907, 1908 and 1909. The Influence of the Japan current, and other factors combine to produce a result which is perhaps best shown hy the fact that the Isothermal lines showing highest .temperature ln summer and lowest temperature In the winter, intersect at Victoria, thus demonstrating that It enjoys the"double advantage of both the ideal summer and ideal winter temperature. The following is a condensation ot the returns in question: . Average temperature, 1907 ,.,. 50.5 deg. Average temperature, 1908 BO.O deg. Average temperature, 1909 48.5 deg. Rainfall, 1907 ; 22.0 ins. Rainfall, 1908 26.70 ins. Rainfall, 1909 29.98 ins. Average high temperature at Victoria during last 20 years 84.2 deg. Average lowest temperature at Victoria during last 20 years .... 17.3 deg. „«._ _ _............... .*..*..*..*. A A AAA A A A AAA A A A A A .................. .*....... JL .*. A .*..*. A ... A A AAA A A A J YTTTTTTTTTTT',,T',,TTTTiTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT™V vvTWWTWTt'*' *• I Investors Enquirers regarding investments, lands or homes will re- ceive a list of reliable firms with whom they may safely transact business, upon application to the VICTORIA DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION mm m&mitmmm *._e-_ _-.&e'._e.§'§.,e'.§ *§'._§*§-§'._, §-fr! mmm m .,=>._.,==>. g *._§-§:? WEDNEtOAY FEBRUARY » Ctte _ crtlrj «pett>e. *»AOI TMHtt 06 if. I The Way to Get Ahead Buy a lew shares of Colonial Trust Stock. Combine your capital with that of others and Invest It through the company In good land, bought wholesale at the very owiut price, after being thoroughly enrolled by experts. The company can tel| this land at a large profit retail. If not sold It Is sure to Increase In value and you are bound to get your ■hare of the profits. Trust Companies have many sources of revenue. They Invariably pay large dividends. The stock advances In price also, besides the many mutual benefits derived by shareholders. It ls particularly adapted to the needs of the small Investor. Better buy now and pay 10 per cent monthly. Send for application blank and the booklet entitled "Trust Companies and the Source of Their Great Earning Power. The Colonial Trust Company 419 BAKER STIEET NELSON, B.C. By 8peclal Appointment Purveyors to H.E. the Governor Central. Do Not Invest all your hard earned cash in Coast Unrealities, but secure a Home Reality by obtatalngKOOTEN AY BRAND JAM3, .JELLIE8 AND MARMALADE, thus insuring health, happiness and home. Manufactured only by The Real Thing iot Lent We have made arrangements for a. regirJor supply of Fresh Salmon, Halibut, Black Cod, Herring and Smelts during the above season. The West Kootenay Batcher Company PHONE 5 ** °- PETERS, Manager. >»i»i ■>•>»■» l*m»*tM<*«l**»*>M»«IM»»»»*->«*«»M,M AN ECONOMICAL TEA Tea selling st 25c or 80c s pound Is not rsally cheap, bat li extravagantly dear. Because so much of tt Is usually required that tha- cost per cup Is actually more than It a good tea like Blue Ribbon were used. . A pound ot Blus Ribbon Tea will make 260 cups ot good rich tea, \ so, even at 50c a pound you would get four or Ave cups tor one cent Not a very dear drink, ls It? And as tor flavor, there is simply no oor»»«,«nn between Bile Ribbon and the "cheap" teas. Just try a pound, and sea. 4i i n 1111111 n 1111 ■ r NEWS Of THE DOMINION OTTAWA, Feb. 15 — The supreme court this morning upheld the ruling of the railway commission that the C.P.R. and O.T.R. must build a viaduct along the Esplanade, Toronto. •■■* — OTTAWA, Feb. IB — The railway .committee of the commons this morning reported without amendment the bill to incorporate Uie London ft Lake Brie Railway & Transportation company, despite a strong protest from a •deputation of the Lord's Day Alliance against .the clause -which elves the company the right to run Sunday cars. The delegation claimed that the company was evading the provincial Sunday laws hy making the railway an international one through putting a couple of boats on between Pont Stanley and Cleveland, Ohio. REGINA, Feb. 15—Arrangements are being made to submit a local option vote in 200 towns, cities and municipalities of Saskatchewan next December. An active campaign has "been1 started and it ts expected that a considerable urea will go dry -when the vote is taken' BALpWORTH, Sask.. Feb. 15—Citizens of this village have taken hold "with a will of ihe revival campaign slarted recently. Not only are nightly services being held, but it as announced that tomorrow afternoon all stores will close ana dttizens wlU attend divine worship tn a body". Even if the apace over the gyrostats be not adapted to seating purposes, some other use can be found for It. "A single disadvantage is still present, although this also may be very easily removed; It Is the loud noise produced by the flywheel, and sometimes increased hy resonance. If the bearing be modified and the inside mechanism somewhat altered, this disagreeable feature will disappear. "If, now, It be seriously questioned whether this new vehicle is actually destined to lead an important advance ln railroading, an affirmative answer may be given. The advantages of the monorail system have often enough been stated and are beyond doubt, it Is much safer, easier and cheaper to lay a single rail very firmly and accurately than a pair of rails. It is also simpler to maintain this single rail with the care required for ordinary service. "As a road structure there Is used in the Dresden experimental road a common iron bar laid on concrete strips. In the public introduction of the car at the exhibition hall of the Berlin Zoological garden, a common l railway rail ls used. I have had opportunity to ride In this car myself and to determine tbat smoothness and safety of locomotion throughou - are not less than upon a double-rail track. When standing still and moving slowly, one or more persons could jump up and down without shaking the car. The passage over unfavorable curves is possible In the Scherl car. The danger of derailing is not greater than on other roads, perhaps even less. It is not the least advantage that, should the car leave the track on a level road at least, the gyrostat would, as a rule, keep the car upright. Naturally 1 will not say that there are no quesions left for engineers to answer in future mon- orailroad building. Even in ordinary railroading new problems are from time to time presented. But these problems are no longer of a fundamental nature, nor will they be such henceforth upon mono-railroads." S. L. F. Deyo, chief engineer of the Interborough Rapid Transit company, said, after seeing the car In operation: "I do not think the monorail car has passed out of the experimental stage yet, but that is not saying that. I do not believe that some day It will come into use for certain kinds of travel. If there were a collision, for Instance, und a monorail cur were derailed, it would probably turn turtle. In such a case 1 would prefer to be on hoard of a two-rail car." GERMAN MONORAIL CAR NOW ON EXHIBITION IN NEW YORK CITY, IT ELIMINATES MANY OF THE DIFFICULTIES. In a recent article on Brennan's gyrostatlc car. It was noted that his hand had been forced, in some degree, by the appearance of tlie Scherl car in Berlin. This car has now been brought to America and is making exhibition trips around an oval track in a Brooklyn skatiug rink. A description of it Is contributed to the American Machinist (New York) by Prof. YVil- taelm Kubler. After outlining tlie principles of gyrostatlc balancing, which are practically the same ln this system as lii Brennan's, the author goes on to say: "lu the /trial car tlie flywheels run at a speed of 7,000 to 8.000 revolutions per minute and upward, being driven by electric motors which are the only drive seriously considered for railway tar purposes. How high this rotary speed may go is still in question. With such weight as Is entirely admissible very effective apparatus may be attained. The weight of tlie gyrostat mechanism in the car before us requires some 6 or .7 per cent of the total weight of the vehicle. It is self-evident that In selecting a speed regard must he paid to the construction of the drive and to the strength of he material, one of the host of which Is nickel steel. "The revolving masses are enclosed in tight envelopes from which the air is excluded, so far as possible, thus minimizing friction, and using the least possible power from the motor. In the test car only about one-third of the^horsepower was consumed by the gyrostat. As a result of the very small friction, It takes a great while for a gyrostat to come to rest, specifically about four hoars. This removes the ground for apprehension that some disaster may befall the vehicle If the current be cut off from the gyrostat. In such a case the passengers have more than a whole hour In which to get out or in which to prop up the car by means provided for the purpose. Since, however, interruptions of current, if they occur, last as a rule only a few minutes, they are practically negligible so far as regards the operating safety of the system. "If the gyrostat is to run in vacuo It will be unavoidable to place the motor ln the vacuum with It. 'The difficulty of cooling will necessitate a good deal of study. Very novel and interesting problems are, therefore, presented to the builder of the electric motors. The gyrostat motors must ln every case be so calculated that they will be able to impart a sufficiently great initial acceleration; since, if the revolving masses require four hours to come to reBt they also need a certain time to acquire their speed, and this Is an Important question in practical service. It is self-evident from what has already been said that the gyrostat is not simply left to itself, but in a certain degree 'governed,' although by a perfectly automatic method. "It ls In the contrivance for this purpose that the Inventiveness of the Dresden gentlemen has been especially displayed. "It. is hardly ,to be feared that the gyrostats, will take up much more space that would otherwise be useful. They are built very low In the car, to whose frame they are directly attached- American League Meets CHICAGO. Feb. 15—'The American league will adopt a 154 game schedule said President Johnson today. "We will adopt 154 games whether tihe National league in New York decides on 154 or 1C8 games. The old schedule has worked well for several years and I see no reason why it should not be retained. The season Is long enough and we will have enough double head- ets without adding any more games to tho list." The present agreement under which the American league exists will expiree in November of this year. The American le.'gue was in existence at the beginning of the year 1900 hut the agreement was not adopted until later in the year. Pirob.ib.ly there will be no objection to the continuance of the circuit for another uecade, as all the clubs aie well satisfied with present conditions. There Is no other business of importance to he brought to the attention of ihe club owners, although a lew minor changes may be discussed. All About Johnny Kling NEW YORK, Feb. 15.—Garry Hermann, chairman of the national commission, stated tills afternoon that catcher Kling would be reinstated. "He lias applied for reinstatement," said Mr. ,Hei*mann, "and the application will be granted. Kling will have to submit though to a heavy fine, I should think about $1,000." Manager McGraw, of the New York club, said that Charlie Murphy had offered him the first chance to obtain the services of Kling should the Chicago club deem it advisable to dispose of the catcher. McGraw Intimated that he had offered a large sum for KlWg's release. St. Louis Buys Willis. NEW YORK, Feb. 15.—The St. Louis National league club today purchased Pitcher Willis of the Pittsburg club. Manager Bresnahan declined to state the amount paid to the Pittsburg club for Willis* services. Bresnahan said one or two other deals -were In progress, which would strengthen his club. Regina and Professional Ball REGINA, Sask., Feb. 15.—Reglna Is to have a professional baseball team during the coming season. An adjourned meeting of the shareholders of the old baseball company was held last evening, at which this decision was arrived at. The report of the directors and auditor were taken up and adopted, showing that the total estimated expenditures would amount to about $11,- OfJO, estimated revenue ?10,000. Estimated exenses on the basis of last season show that something like $15,000 go to players, $1,230 for travelling, $2,030 for board, and guarantees $2,300. It Is estimated travelling expenses this season would not reach the figure of last year, as one of the trips west would be dropped out. A. L. Smith will act as secretary. National League Meeting NEW YORK, Feb. 15.—When the magnates of the National Baseball league met today to consider the season's playing schedule, It was still a toss-up whether the 154 or the 168 game program would win out. Both schedules were animatedly discussed during the morning, as the league presidents got together for tbe business of the day. Adopt Long Schedule CHICAGO, Feb. 15.—The American not know them—know just what is in them—know what is back of them. Our immense factory equipment gives us a tremendous advantage in making these shoes. It reduces factory expenses and enables us to buy material more cheaply, and to secure more skilled and competent labor. And the labor counts for much in the making of a perfect shoe. After all it is pretty nearly the same paint that paints the wagon box that makes the artist's masterpiece. The difference lies in the workmanship—in the use of the materials—and this is where these shoes excel*-excel in superiority of workmanship. You will note this in their finished appearance—you will feel it in the perfect fit—you will detect it in their wearing ality, and above all in the fact that Ames-Holden loes not only fit at the first, but "stay fitted" throughout the life of the shoe. ASK FOR AMES-HOLDEN SHOES For Sale by Leading Dei ten moil everywhere. association held its annual scheduled meeting here today. There was no objection to the adoption of a 1(58 game Hat, which was given a trial last season, and proved popular with the club owners. The schedule committee submitted its draft to the meeting at the session. Brooklyn Bridge Choked , NEW YORK, Feb. 15—Brooklyn's main entrance into Manhattan by the Brooklyn bridge, became choked by a wreck of an "h" train today, which completely shut off tlie morning rush from Brooklyn, and causing thousands to be late for business. The first car of an "L" train entering the bridge jumped the track, causing the second car to partly turn turtle, and created a mild panic of the passengers. No one was hurt, but it was several hours before traffic conditions were restored. Island Legislature Meeis CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I., Pel). 15 —The legislature opened this afternoon Tlie speech from the throne 'referred to the apiwlntment of an Immigration agent to solicit farmers ami farm laborers in England and to Uie placing of the experimental farm at. the disposal of the Dominion department of agriculture. It. also referred to the annual value oE Ihe agricultural products of the Island as estimated at $10,000,- 000. Practical Horticulture. I'n tlif ITebruary Issue oC iht; Canadian Horticulturist, j.ulilisliocl ,u Piiterboro. um.„ a Niagara man gives his Impruxi-io-ui- uf tht> Ok.u.iif'an valley, nnd tins Issue of Unit niaKazliiH containse many other articles of value to fruit growers hi liritis.li Columliiii mid the western provinces. Vv. .1. I,. Hamilton of South Suit Spring*, B,C, gives some interesting facta nbunt potatoes. Spraying fruit trees Is given special prominence In this issue. .\u article on "Spravilli? Ten Acres of Applet*; Coat and RosultB," is n valuable one to all fruit growers, ami many other topics are dealt with, such as the value und use or' lime-sulphur washj Bordeaux mist ure, prunl'ng apple trees, growing ilwnir pears, gmpe culture, peach orcharding, raising poultry in orchards, and many others. tieorgc L'hanipion, superintendent or parks for UTimlpeg, contributes an e\- cellenl article on ■".Street Planting and Boulevarding." In this department also there is much to interest horticulturists who grow things for pleasure rather Hiali profit, liifottnatloii is given on azalea culture, house bulbs,growing sweet peas and roses. A feature of tho issue is a calendar of reminders for the month. The Canadian Horticulturist is a national publication for fruit growers, market gardeners and amateur horticulturists. All persons that are interested in these things may secure a sample copy by writing lo the- address given above. CITY OF SLOCAN Notice is hereby given tbat tbe court of revision for tile municipality of the city of Slocan will be held in the city ball, Slocan, on Monday, the Slst day of March, laiO, at 1 o'clock p.m, for the purpose or hearing: and determining complaints against tbe assessment us made for the current year. All complaints must be made In writing and delivered to the assessor 111 days before the sitting of the court above mentioned. D. St. DENIS, C.M.C, Slocan, Feb. 14, 1910. SHERIFF'S SALE. Under and by virtue of a Writ of Fieri Facias issued out of the Supreme Court of Hrltlsh Columbia, in an action whereof the imperial Bank of I'umida is plaintiff, and J. A. Lldgate Is defendant, 1 have seized ami taken lu Uxeeutlon all the right, title and interest of the said defendant, J. A, Lldj-ale, in Timber License numbered 40.341, situated on IOvana creek, about one onc-hulf miles from Hloeun lake, and extending up the creek for a distance or about two and one-half miles. Tho timber ts said to consist of cedar, hemlock und a small percentage of white pine, and all of excellent quality. 1 shall offer tbe said interest of the said J. A. Lldgate for sale at my office, in tbe court house in tbe city of Nelson, on Saturday, the 2nd day of April, mo, at the hour of 12 o'clock, noon Terms of sale, cash. Dated at Nelson, B.C., 3rd day of February, 1910. S. P. TUCK, Sheriff of South Kootenay. NOTICE. Provincial Legislative Assembly, Private Bills. Copies of Bills, Petitions, and notices as published muat be deposited with, and all fees paid to, the Clerk of the House, not lated than 13 January, 1910. Petitions for Bills will not be received by the House after 31st January, 1910, Bills must be presented to the House not later than 10th February, 1910. Reports from Standing Committee on Bills will not be received by the House after 17th Sebruary, 1910. THORNTON FELL, Clerk, Legislative Assembly. Victoria Iri Nnvt-mbor, WO. 17fi-tf. Notice of Application for Transfer of Liquor License, To all whom it may concern: Take notice that we, Napoleon Mallette and Bert L. Griffith, of the city of Nelson, In tbe province of British Columbia, hotel keepers, Intend to apply to the Board of Licensing Commissioners of the city of Nelson, at their next regular meeting, held 30 days after tbe date hereof, at the city of Nelson, for the transfer of the hotel license held by Napoleon Mallette with respect to the Lakeview hotel, situate on tbe northwest corner of Vernon and Hall streets In the city of Nelson, to Bert L. Griffith. Dated at Nelson, B.C., this 13th day of January, A.D. 1911). NAPOLEON MALLETTE, 13-1-lfl-J BEBT L GRIFFITH. NOTICE OF SALE. Pursuant to an order of the Supreme court of British Columbia, made in an action wherein Klsio U entiemd Is I'lalnlll'f und Slvert Dahl l^ defendant, which waa entered at Uu* Rog.stry office at Greenwood, British Columbia, tlie 3rd day of Feb uary, 1010. Seu.cd Tenders will be reclved up to 2 o'cloi k in the afternoon of the 26th dav of February, low, by the lteglstmr of this court, al Greenwood, B.C., for the pur- cliuse of the la litis and premises, goods chattels aim effects of tlie partnership heretofore existing between the plaintiff and defendant, which are hereunder mentioned j the highest or any bidder not necessarily accepted, Any property not sold by tender will be offered bv public auction at ibe court house, Greenwood, B.C., on Monday, tbe ESth day of February, lute, by me, the undersigned. The following is the description of the properly to be ottered for sale, viz.: HOTEL PROPERTY:. Lots ti and i, Block Hi, of the Murray sub-dlvlslon of the town of Midway, British Colutni n, together with the Central hotel and oul lUlmingd thereon. Also the furni- ;nr . (juudt*, cnullels and effects now being therein, heretofore used in connection with dp tilses. FARM PROPERTY. Lots 312s, (J uup 1, m Ohoyoos division of Vale district, province of British Columbia couiiiliio.g lot) acres, situated on Nicholson creek, about lour miles from Rock creek, aoout To acres ot which are under cultivation and fenced, together With three 13) log buildings and tbe bay and cut tie sheds theivon. Also 3 horses antl 1 con, 30 bead of mixed cattle, wagons and sleighs, farming implements of all kinds now being thereon. Further particulars ui sale, or upon application to C. J. Leggatt, solicitor for the plaintiff, Midway, B.C. Terms of sale, cash. Dated ut Greenwood, B.C., the 3rd day ol February, 19111. JAMES S. BIRNIE, ;(*rli-13 Auctioneer. Application No. 118T6A. THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PROV- INCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, "Land Registry Act." Take notice that nn application has been made to register Davles-Sayward Mill & Lund Company, Lim;ted, as the owner In fee simple, under a Tax Sale Deed from Robert J. Stenson, collector oi the dlstiict of Slocan, to Davles-Sayward Mill &. Land Company, Limited, bearing date the lOih day of November, A.D. 1901), of all and singular that certain parcel or tract of land and premises situate, lying and being tn the district of Kootenay. in tlie Province of British Columbia, more paitlcularly known and described as: Lot 307, Group 1, excepting thereout the following portions thereof, namely, Lots, 1, 2, J, 4 and 10, in Block 2; Lots l and 10, Block 3; Lot 6, in Block 4; Lot f>, in Block 8; Lot 4, in Block 10; Lots 8, 9 and 10, In Block 11, of the Townslte of Pilot Buy, and In the names of Ruby Frances Jameson; 110 acres registered in tho name of The Canadian Metal Company, Limited; DO acres registered in the name ot Tbe Davles- Sayward Mill and Land Company, Limited Liability. , You and those claiming through or under you and all persons claiming any interest in the said land by vlrture of any unregistered Instrument, and all persons claiming any interest In tbe said land by descent, whose title ts not registered under tbe provisions of the "Land Registry Act," are required to contest the claim of the tax purchaser within forty-five days from the date of the service of this notice upon you, and In default of a caveat or certificate of lis pendens being filed within such period, or In default of redemption before registration, you and each of you, will be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to or in respect of the said land, and I shall register Davles-Sayward Mill and Land Company, Limited, as owner thereof fn fee. Dated at the Land Registry Office, Nelson, Province of British Columbia, this 16th day of December, A.D. 1909. T\ M. BOWMAN, Deputy District Registrar. To Joshua Davles, William Parsons Sayward. 18-1-ltMw. Opportunities OWN YOUR OWN HOME Paying Rent is Simply Buying the Property for the Other Fellow $20 per Month and No Interest will buy a lot 30 by 120, al) cultivated, well fenced, with a cottage of two large rooms that can easily be made Into three good rooms. The house ig double boarded, with a frost proof cellar, brick chimney, city water. Furniture consisting of a new range, cooking utensils, dishes, knives, forks, spoons, etc., three tables, sideboard, eight chairs, bedroom fully furnished, new Queen Heater, 8-day clock, two fancy lamps, garden hose, some tools, three cords of wood, a double boarded chicken house. All this for )725; $100 In cash, balance monthly payments $20.00 per month. Situated one block from car line; half mile from postoffice. No hills to climb. $500 Gash will buy 4-roomed cottage and one level lot, situated on First street, opposite Fleming's grocery, Falrview. Electrio light, city water, woodshed and ohic- ken house. The house is hilly furnished and for prompt sale will be Included. Price $1050; $500 cash balance arranged. $15 per Month will buy a cottage of four rooms and half acre of land, within two minutes walk of the shipyards, land partially cleared, stream of water running through it. Good woodshed. An Ideal place for a poultry ranch. Price $850; $300 cash, balance $15 per month, interest at 7 per cent. No. 707 Victoria Street Two story, 6-roomed house, bathroom and conservatory; electric light, one lots. Price $1650; terms arranged. Corner Baker and iiendryx Streets 5-roomed house, bath and electrio light. Price $1600; $200 cash, balance $25 per month, Nelson Avenue New 5-roomed house, city water and electric light, and two level lots, cleared and fenced, woodshed. Price $1500, balance arranged. No. 810 Victoria Street Two story, 7-: oomed frame and lot, a snap at $1600; terms, $500 cash, balance $30 per month. A Delightful, Bright, Well-Built Home iu thorough state of repair, six rooms, modern conveniences, fireplace, stone foundation, good cellar, and l 1-2 lots. A sacrifice at $1800; terms, $500 cash, balance arranged. Situated on High sireet, close In. A Two-Storey frame House Six rooms, modern conveniences, good cellar, large verandah. Double corner, situated on Cor. Latimer and Hendryx streets, on new car lino. Price $1800; $800 cash, balance arranged. A Ntat, Cosy Cottage Six rooms, modern conveniences, one lot, No. 707 Silica street. Price $2000; terms arranged. 7I2 Victoria Street One and half stories, frame, five rooms and bath, one lot. Price $2000; $800 cash. One of Nelson's Best Homes Situated on corner ot Vernon and Park streets. The house is well aad substantially built, has large verandah, hall, parlor, dining room, kitchen and pantry, on first floor; four bedrooms and bath room on second floor. Good cellar, furnace, three lots in lawn and garden. Price -$3800; terms arranged to suit purchaser. The Western Canada Investment Co. 6071/j Baker Street Phone 264 P.O. Drawer 1042 MM POUR «he $ More Harbingers of Spring;; Another direct shipment from England has arrived, consisting of GALATEAS in different patterns and shades. Fast Colors, suitable for good strong, sensible house dresses and blouses, for nurses' uniforms and for boys' and girls' suits. Price per Yard only 20c« We have also received the first Instalment or LADIES' SHIRT WAISTS comprising the most fashionable and very latest styles and patterns with Marguerite Sleeves. Our prices will please the tn ost careful buyer and we Invite tie < > closest inspection. The Hudson's Bay Stores j! *************** Imperial Bank of Canada |JHE_E2S?§!*' HEAD OFFICE, TORONTO " Capital Authorized $10,000,000 CaplUI Raid Up 15,000,000 Reserve Fund 15,000,000 D. R. WILKIE, President HON. ROBT. JAFFRAY, Vlce-Pres. BRANCHES IN BRITISH COLUMBIA: Arrowhead, Cranbrook, Fernle, Golden, Kamloops, Michel, New Michel, Moyle, Nelson, Revelstoke, Vancouver and Victoria, SAVINGS DEPARTMENT -*J Interest allowed on deposits at current rate from date of deposit. NELSON BRANCH J. M. LAY, Manager. Canadian Bank of Commerce HEAD OFFICE, TORONTO ESTABLISHED 1867 B. E. WALKER, President. Reserve Fund 6,000,000 ALEXANDER LAIRD, Gen. Man. Paid up Capital 910,000,000 ; ■'«• , TRAVELLERS' CHEQUES The new Trayellers' Cheques recently Issued by thla Bank are a moat convenient way In which to carry money when travelling. They are issued In denominations of $10. 520, $50, $100 and $200 and the exact amount payable In Austria, Belgium, Denmark. France, Germany, Great Britain, Holland, Italy, Norway,.Russia, Sweden and Switzerland la stated on the face of each cheque, while in other countries they are payable at current ratea. The cheques and all Information regarding them may be obtained at every office of the bank. , NELSON BRANCH f J. L. BUCHAN, Manager BANK Or MONTREAL Established 1817 Capital All Paid Up ..$14,400,000 Rest $12,000,000 HEAD OFFICE: MONTREAL Rt, Hon. Lord Strathcona and M ount Royal, G.C.M.G, Hon, President, Hon. 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, Nelson, New Denver, Nicola, New Westminster, Rossland, Summerland, Vancouver, Vernon, Victoria, Chilliwack, Hosmer.... .,,' NELSON BRANCH L. B. DEVEBER, Manager. The Royal Bank of Canada INCORPORATED 1Mt. Capital $4,800,000 Reserve ..! $5,500,000 Total Assets $58,000,000 A general banking business transacted. Savings Bank Department at all offices. Savings Bank Department at all offices. Interest allowed on de- poalta of one dollar and upwards at highest current rateB, compounded half yearly. Money may be withdrawn without delay, Nelaon Branch We receive Accounts of Corporations, firms and individuals on favorable terms and shall be pleased to meet or correspond with those who contemplate making changes or opening new accounts. A. B. NETHERBY, Manager If You Own Property in Vancouver or its suburbs, please fill out the fol lowing, sign, and mail to us. We will do the rest. Lot TERMS REMARKS—Give as full particulars as possible. I herehy give you the exclusive sale of the above property for days at the abotfe price, after which the price is BUbject to my confirmation. Garden Freshness of "SALADA" Fresh and fragrant from the gardens of the finest tea- producing country in the world. Ask your grocer for a package to-day-^— you'll like it — Black, Mixed ond Natural Green, 40c, SUc, 60c and 70c per lb. ——t Colonial Trust Company, Limited NELSON, B. C. Incorporated Under tha Laws of British Columbia. Authorized Capital, 1:00,000. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. A. W. WRIGHT, President W. P. ROBERTS, Vice President. R. S. LHNNIE. S. M. BRYDGES. B. B. McDERMID. W. G. McMORRIS. J. D. ANDERSON. L. E. BORDEN. T. D. STARK. A. W. WRIGHT, Manager. W. R. ALLEN, Secretary W. N. POOLE, Treasurer - The Company acts as Agents tor clients residing elsewhere, lu the Investment of moneys, care of securities, loans, mortgages, etc. Office, 419 Baker St., Nelson, B. C. Commercial Stationery We carry a full Stock and the Best Values In Loose Leaf Systems, * Tyipewriters, Typewriter Supplies, Filing Appliances and all Office Requirements. We are Specialists In this Line. Sole Agents for Empire Typewriter, ?G0; New Pox Typewriter, $125 Thomson's for Commercial Stationery. XV. O. THOMSON S^bc Bookseller and Stationer ©he _ athj it ewe. Published at Nelson Every Mo.nlnr Except Monday, by News Publishing Company, Limited W. G. FOSTER Manager. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 16, 1910 Ibefore a start is made upon construction This method of proceeding In tbe dark and of pushing the line blindly ahead is not a happy augury, if the enterprise Is to be of value It must he carried out according to the most approved anil niost effective plan. The government appears to be proceeding without a plan of any description.. Date 190....Address MIOHTON <& CAVANAUOH BROKERS Suite 605 Dominion Trust Building Vancouver, B.C. THE HUDSON BAY LINE In Ills statement ini the House of Commons Mr. Graham announced that the Hudson. Bay railway will be taken in hand at once and that a vote will appear In the supplementary estimates to enable the actual .building of the railway 1o be commenced from the Pas Mission northwest. The Hudson Bay railway is a project from, which much is hoped but little expected, but it is not without its uses, for during the last Dominion elections it made a campaign cry that was of considerable effect In the prairie west. It Js there, if anywhere, that benefit will .be derived from the scheme, but even In the case of .the praliles the advantage is problematical, for the Hudson Bay line will labor under grave climatic disadvantages. With 'the completion of the Canadian! Northern and Grand Trunk Pacific railways, and with ■the Pacific route for the transportation of grain In general use, as It no doubt soon will be, the likelihood that the Hudson Bay railway will be of any great value as an artery of traffic will become still more remote. According to his own statement, Mr. Graham Is one of those optimists who believe that "by the construction of the mad five cents per bushel can be saved to the 'people of the West on the grain they produce." Under such circumstances be can hardly refrain from mailing some pretence of redeeming the pledge -0'' the immediate construction of the line, given with so much insistence previous to the last elections^ But the govern ment Is tackling tbe Hudson Bay railway problem under methods peculiarly Ms own. The line Is to be started, although no one has amy Idea as to the goal for which it is lo head. Mr. Graham admits that lie does not know whether Port Nelson of ;Fort Churchill Is to he the terminus of the line, whether the road is to be built by the country or by a private company, or under .what system It is to be operated. If the line may be of as much benefit to the tanners of the West aa Mr; Graham Intimates, one would imagine that construction should proceed under somewhat more systematic methods. It might be desirable to know, lor instance, where tlie line is going BRITISH COLUMBIA'S TAXATION AND EXPENDITURE On one point the opposition coalition in the local legislature is united. They all urge the reduction or abolition of taxation to an extent which would mean the loss to the provincial treasury of hundreds of thousands of dollars per annum. * They all urge increased expenditures that would also amount to hundreds of thousands of dollars per annum. They all contend that the annual surplus of late years Is drawn from the sale of capital assets. If so It Is not properly available for current expenditure, but should be applied to such reductions of the provincial debt as tbe government has actually made. But there Is one thing they fall to explain. If tlie surplus should be treated as capital not as revenue, and If taxation is to be greatly reduced, where is the money to come from for greatly increased expenditure? They do not trouble to show how this can he done. The idea seems to be: "It will he popular to propose going further than tlie government in the way of reducing taxation; therefore we shall propose doing so. It will be popular to advocate further expenditures than the government Intends; therefore we shall advocate them. As to how we would make ends meet, we need not go Into details about that." British Columbia, however, is interested in knowing how the tiling could be done. This province has had some experience with loose finance, deficits, and their results. And one experience of that sort Ik quite enough. It will prove difficult for anyone to win popularity here by Git.' easy method of proposing less taxation and more expenditure. We want to be shown how the prdvince can successfully burn the financial candle at both ends. EDITORIAL NOTE The attitude of the government on the liquor question fails to satisfjy the extremists on either side. One section of the opposition complaina that the government has gone too far, the other that it has not gone far enough. This is pretty good evidence that its course will *be commended by the great bulk of public sentiment. Jubilee rink, before a small audience. The game waa a good exhibition of hockey, and the Canadians had the best of the first half. The score at halt time was 4 to 3 in their favor. In the sec-, ond half Renfrew had a little the better of the play, and won out by a score of 8 to 6. PLUMBERS LOSE CASE PRIVY COUNCIL REFU8E8 THEM LEAVE TO APPEAL WINNIPEG LOCAL WILL HAVE TO PAY HEAVY DAMAGES WINNIPEG, Peb. 15—A cable from London says; "The privy council today refused the special application of the defendants Ln the case of Cotter vs Osborne et al, for leave to appeal the decision of the court of appeals in Winnipeg delivered in December, 1908. The result, of this decision means a blow to the union plumbers of this cl,ty. The case was an action for an injunction and damages amounting to $25,000 for picketing, conspiracy and boycotting,