file Wniln #e "▼'▼' The Dally News Ctosslfied Ads. ire Winer*. Try Om. per word Ic \W '** of. VOL. 8 NELSON B. C. FRIDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 17, fW Nr o« STOCKS_WINS Verdict of Suit for Reels- sion of Agreement QUESTION OF INTEREST ARGUMENT TODAY A3 TO WHETHER PLAINTIFF IS ENTITLED TO INTERE8T ON PUR- ' CHA8E MONEY PAID—MISREPRESENTATION NOT INTENDED. Judgment In favor of J. Laing-Stocks was given at the assizes yesterday by Mr. Justice Murphy in the suit of Stocks vs. the China Creek Lumber company. The case has occupied the attention of the court for two and a n"alf""days and even yet is not quite finished, as the judge has reserved his decision as to whether Mr. Laing-Stocks Is entitled to interest.on the payments made on the land, and arguments on this point will be heard this morning. Mr. Laing-Stocks sued for the rescission of an agreement to purchase certain fruit lands from the China Creek Lumber company for $16,250, and for the return of the amount of the purchase price, $9,750 already paid, on the ground that the water available for irrigation had been misrepresented. It was also contended that at tlie time of sale the defendant's title to ithe land was not complete. His lordship in a lucidly reasoned judgment reviewed the evidence. He said that the question of law was not in dispute. He had failed to see what bearing much of the evidence regarding nature of soil and irrigation questions had upon the question as to whether there bad been misrepresentation. Mr. Campbell, president of the China Creek company, in bis evidence indignantly repudiated the suggestion that he Would be guilty of misrepresentation, and bis lordship believed that he would have told Mr. Laing-Stocks tbe truth about the water If he had The flrBt thing his lordship -had to decide was, had there been failure of water. On this point there were measurements, 22 Inches in August and 11 inches In October. It was clear that a stream of this volume would be useless for the irrigation of 104 acres. He therefore came to the conclusion that there bad been failure of water. As to the representations that had been made regarding the purchase, he laid aside those of Mr. Stewart, who had died, and confined himself tol those made by Mr. Deschamps. He then sought to discover the attitude of mind of the^partiea. Mr. Lalng-Stocks undoubtedly had irrigation ln mind, as was shown from his letter to Mr. Stewart. When he met Mr. Deschamps both parties knew that the land was,being purchased for agricultural purposes. The question of water was discussed. Mr. Deschamps says that he referred to the supply as for domestic purposes. But surely any British Columbian , talking of water In such a connection would refer to agricultural purposes and to the purposes of irrigation. The question next arose did Mr. Deschamps make representations that were an Important factor In Mr. Lalng- Stocks' decision to purchase. Mr. . Laing-Stocks had said he preferred to deal with a responsible company. He was buying land to sell. He was not as much concerned ln the matter as if he were to live on'the Jand himself, but he believed that there was a good minimum of water for irrigation that would enable him to sell the land. Mr. Deschamps evidently, innocently, led Mr. Lalng-Stocks to believe that there was a considerable body of water in the dry season for irrigation. But the water was not there. Hls lordship said that he was strengthened in this conclusion by what occurred in the sale of the Merry block. Mr. Lalng-Stocks knew that he could have bought it for $4 on the day before and Mr. Deschamps admitted that the purchase had something to do with the stream. There could be no other explanation except that It was bought to secure control of the stream for Irrigation. . ThiB was corroboration of the view that Mr. Deschamps led him to believe that there was a good quantity of water. His lordship believed that this bad been done Innocently and with no intention of misrepresentation. Mr. Deschamps was of an optimistic temperament and probably said more than he jnow remembered, while Mr. Laing- JStocks was a careful, cautious man. He believed that Mr. Deschamps' statements had been a deciding factor in Inducing Mr. Lalng-Stocks to purchase, las the wnter would make it easier to sell the land. , His opinibn was strengthened by what happened after the letter was received by the China Creek company from Mr. Johnson, acting for. Mr. Lalng- Stocks, It was a characteristic Scotch fetter and called a spade a spade. But the company did not indignantly repudiate tbe accusations. Mr. Campbell aid not call to see Mr. Johnson, but appeared to have tried to see Mr. Lalng-Stocks to see if the matter could hot be smoothed over. An attempt was ide to find another purchaser and the company finally fell back upon de- lending the action. Then came the contention that Mr, Lalng-Stocks bad waived his right to seek remedy by paying the note and by railing to promptly inspeot the water supply. Immediately Mr. Laing-Stocks had a report from someone who «ad visited the property that caused him to suspect there was a possibility of anything being wrong he arranged for an engineer to go down and measure the water, but owing to an abnormal spell of wet weather occurring just then he was prevented from doing so for that season; he had no grounds to justify him in, withholding tbe next payment coming due In the following March, as no information could have been obtained as to tbe minimum flow in tbe creek.at tbat season, and tbe making of that payment was the only thing for him to do ln the circumstances, and his doing so was not a waiver or re-affirmation of the arrangement. Mr. Lalng-Stocks did all he pos-#. sibly could do, and it was only the ex- j ceptionally heavy rainfall in the later fall of 1057 which prevented him discovering then what he afterwards discovered in 1908. As to the suggestion that Mr. Lalng- Stocks was down there and the cr"*ek was .there for blm to see if be wished, and measure; in the first place, there is the evidence of Mr, Campbell that lt is a common thing for these creaks to have from BO to '80 times the amcuat -of water flowing In them in the spring that there Is in the late summer, so he had no opportunity of judging tne minimum flow by inspection In May and June, There was no reason why he should have been expected to determine the flow in the fall of 1906 becaui? t'-e arrangement was not entered inn until the gpring of 1907, and as for denial'!- Ing measurements at tbe time of his purchase, It Is not usual for farmers cr anyone not engaged In some large industry which requires this exact technical knowledge to measure witer; it requires skill beyond that possessed by most people, and also.time and trouble; and what the average man would ask is Just generally how much watsr is In the creek; one would not e'.pt-ct him to cross-examine tho peop e irom whom he was buying, especially when they were the officers of a company of financial responsibility and stanaiJig. These being the facts, I find there were misrepresentations, innocent, but at the same time going to the root of the contract and being one of the deciding factors ln bringing about the bargain. Therefore Mr. Lalng-Stocks is entitled to judgment. Costs go with the judgment, hut argument as to the right of the plaintiff to recover interest, in view of tbe fact that the misrepresentations were not wilful, will be heard this morning. At the morning session Lome A. C. Campbell of Rossland gave evidence that he did not take over tne deal. He had just completed the former arrangements and had entered the deal after the plaintiff had protested. Asked by Mr. Taylor why he did not repudiate the accusation made In the letter sent by A. M. Johnson, solicitor for the plaintiff, witness said that he had come over to Nelson and tried to see Mr. Stocks, but failed to locate him. He admitted not having seen A. M. Johnson, solicitor for the plaintiff, who was in the next office. The deal had been closed between Mr. Lalng-Stocks and Deschamps. Witness admitted that the company had attempted to find another purchaser for the lands after Mr. Laing-Stocks had attempted to secure a cancellation of the agreement. Vvit- ness disclaimed any Knowledge of water having been taken into consideration at all, but in reply to Mr. Taylor he said that the water record was intended Tor domestic and not Irrigation purposes, J. D. Anderson, surveyor and civil engineer of Trail nnd Spokane, who owns land near the property purchased by Mr. Laing-Stocks, swore that irrigation was not necessary. He had taken three tons of potatoes off three-eights Of an acre of unlrrigated land. Mr. Lennie put In tbe titles of tbe property. This closed the case ror the defense. Mr. Lennie then addressed the court on healf of tho defendant. He contended that there had been no misrepresentation and that the statements of Mr. Deschamps were corroborated by other evidence. Nothing had been said as to the quantity of water available, in tho agreement of May 22, prepared by Mr. Lalng-Stocks himself, nothing was said as to tne water record. If water had been the main conBlseratlon It would have been apeclfled. In 1906 and 1907 Mr. Lalng-Stocks did nothing to ascertain tho quantity of water, HIb inspection of the property shows that his prime consideration was the land. He did not examine the creek but heard the roar of the water and was satisfied. If water were the prime consideration he would have examined the creek and the means of distributing the water, He could not have thougjff tbat he was buying Irrigated land for 420 an acre. Mr. Laim*- Slocks did not.mention to Mr. Descliamps that Stewart had said there was plenty of water for Irrigation, as he would have done If that had been Mr. Stewart's guarantee. He submitted that tho onus of misrepresentation had not been established. Mr. Campbell hnd been the llrst to Eoint out the existence of the water record ut. nothing was said regarding quantity, Mr. Laing-Stocks know that the maximum flow of a creek was much larger than the minimum flow. By taking no action when ho learned of the water shortage and by subsequently paying tho note Mr. Laing- Stocks had waived his right of recovery and cannot now seek a remedy. Whatever might have boon said ragnrding the water In the creek was In any case only an expression of opinion anil not a statement of fact. Mr. Taylor for tho plaintiff contended that there had been false representation. Mr. Deschamps must hnve known that the statements were misleading. Mr, Lalng- Stocks' evidence had been straightforward and frank and Mr. Deschamps had tried to evaile questions. Why did not Mr, Deschamps repudiate tho accusations In Mr. Johnson's letter? He did not do so until he came Into court. Defendants had staked water rights yet contended that irrigation was not necessary. Mr. Campbell had replied to Mr. Johnson that the water was staked for agricultural purposes but he now said lt was for domestic pur- (Continued On Page Five.) WRONOPLACE Should Go to British Columbia, Not Prairies LORD NORTHCLIFFE'S VIEW MEN FROM HOP AND FRUIT DISTRICTS OF ENGLAND WOULD BE INVALUABLE IN BRITISH COLUMBIA—TO TRAMPLE ON ACT OF UNION LONDON, Dec. 16.—A lengthy Interview with Lord Northcliffe appears in Illustrated Canada today. His lordship says that on his recent visit to Canada he found a distinct prejudice against Englishmen in the dominion, due almost entirely to the fact that England in the last 20 yeara has made Canada the dumping ground Cor the surplus cockney. Tbe prejudice, he says, deters a great many people from going to Canada to reside and Invest there. The fault, he added, was a little on the side of the Canadian immigration authorities. He bad found young men from the bop and fruitgrowing districts of Kent and Worcestershire on the prairie, wlio, with their knowledge, would have 'been invaluable to British Columbia. American emigration authorities were much wiser, he said. They put tbe right men in the right places. Regarding naval defense, Lord Northcliffe did not believe that the average Canadian knows anything about the dangers of his overseas trade. "Thousands in Canada have never seen sea ftt all and are never likely to," he said. "I found people in Vancouver who had seen warships and those in the maritime provinces anxious, but the fact that the whole of Canada's export oversea trade could be held up by one or two modern fast foreign cruisers is quite unknown to the people who are extremely busy getting their country into shape for residence and trade." Regarding his criticisms of Canada's state-owned railway, Lord Northcliffe said he had received scores of letters thanking him for his plain English. LONDON, Dec 16.—Ireland Is warming up with Celtic fevor rapidly over- the elections. John Redmond, speaking in Dublin last night, was in the highest spirits, though what moderate Mr. Asquith was thinking as he reads the Irish leader's words Is quite another question. Mr. Redmond said: "This is the best chance Ireland ever had of tearing up and trampling under foot that infamous act of union which has Impoverished and depopulated our country. Ireland can never be happy or Industrially prosperous and contented until she Is free. The great obstacle to the cpncesslon of home rule In the Immediate future Is the house of lords. Mr, Asquith's declaration means the coming back of the wliole liberal party to the standard of Glid- stonian home rule." LONDON, Dec. 16.—An enthusiastic reception was given at the Dublin meeting of the Irish parliamentary party yesterday to what was called the generous subscription from Hon. Edward Hlake and his expressions of sympathy with his old colleagues in the present great struggle. Some indication of difficulties Mr. Redmond has to face within the nationalist party is given by a fierce attack on him by the Sinn Fenn, which says: "By Mr, Redmond's resolution the United Irish league unreservedly accepts the liberal program and declares that consideration of home rule must be deferred until the English liberal and socialist parties have altered the English constitution, as It has existed since 1688. It associates home rule definitely with opposition to one of the two great English parties, and abandons even a pretence of the Irish party acting as an Independent factor In the English parliament and accepts tbe budget which Imposes a new 12,000,000 of taxes on Ireland." In the unionist press the whole affair is frankly labelled as an Asquith bribe. Hot words are also being used to describe the unwritten compact [between the ministry and the socialists. The actual results of the alliance negotiations up to the present are as follows: Socialist candidates withdrawn, 22; defiant socialist seats left by liberals to socialists, 46. Headlines in unionist papers read: .Financing the red flag; liberal funds for 46 socialist candidates." Among radicals on the other hand, the greatest satisfaction is expressed that practically every opponent of the lords Is now In line—liberals, radicals, socialists and nationalists. The future, they1 say, can lo°k after itself, we mean unitedly to draw the lords' teeth. Tonight Mr. Lloyd-George brings the Tree churches Into the flght by a gigantic demonstration in London. Those on the platform will include leading ministers and laymen of Wesleyans, MethodiBts, Baptists and Congregation-*-] allsta. Here are a few of their utterances made in advance of the meeting: Principal Forsythe says: "It ls money against men, riches seeking to grow more riches even If poverty grows more poor. In such an issue tbe last word Is with -the kingdom or Ood." Rev. Mr. Ruth of Liverpool says; "This hereditary principle, enthroning its men above the king and constitution, is monstrously absurd, lt Is an apotheosis of original sin. We are free as heralds of the kingdom of Ood." Rev. Mr. Clarks says: 'The lords have always treated non-conformists as if they were dogs." Hundreds of ■such expressions are being made by free church leaders in all parts of tbe country. In many places free church pulpits are being used to promulgate these views. Even school houses are being invaded. At .Niton council schools, Isle of Wight, children were set the following to write out as a dictation lesson by a radical managing committee and instructed to take it borne to their parents: "Remember, November 30, 1900, house of lords threw out budget. They have thus usurped rights belonging to the house of commons. For 100 years the people's representatives have decided how taxes should be reduced. The lords claim that right now," LONDON, Dec. 16.—The Canadian Bank of Commerce has Invited public subscriptions for $250,000, C per cent, first mortgage sinking fund bonds of the Manitoba-Saskatchewan Coal company, of which Senator Watson is president and Vice-President White of the Canadian Pacific a director. The Times says Information given concerning the company's financial proposition is meager. The city of Fort William fs offering here i% per cent debentures for $294,500 at 102%. LONDON, Dec. Hi.—Hon. Archibald Gordon, son of the earl of Aberdeen, died today from Injuries received in an automobile accident. He was born in 1884. LONDON, Dec. 16.—The -Standard's correspondent at Auckland writes that the greatest interest is being* taken in the effort to establish a line of steamships between New. Zealand and Canada, LONDON, Dec. 16.—Sir J. Swinburne, one or the most prominent np- porters of the liberals in the north of England, has severed his connection with the party on account of the budget. LONDON, Dec. 16.—Frederick Greenwood, the author and journalist, died ■today. Mr. Greenwood founded the Ptll Mall Gazette, of which he was the first editor. With others he established lie St. James Gazette, which he edit 3d for several years. WHITE MAN MASSACRED NATIVES OBJECT TO MARRIAGES WITH WHITE MEN. SOLOMON ISLANDERS MURDER ENTIRE FAMILY. VICTORIA. Dec. 1G— News of massacres by Solomon Islanders because they objected to marriages of their women with white men, was brought by the R. M. S. Aorangl, which reached port this morning from the Antipodes. Shortly before the Aorangl left sul'va FIJI Island, on Nov. 20, news was brought from Bagn. Solomon Islands, of the massacre of Joseph Blniskln, his wife and iwo children and several native servants by hunters led by a notorious chief named SUo, who made a vow lo exterminate all white men married to natives and their offspring. Rev, Mr, Nicholson, who went to the scene of the massacre of tho Biniskin family, said the natives completely Bur- prised the planter, who was struck down with tomahawks and backed to pieces, A native boy, wlio witnessed the killing, swan across a bay to where some natives employed by Blniskln were at work, ami word was then sent to T. Martin, a planter, who arrived an hour after the massacre. The sight oa his arrival was shocking, The two golden-haired children, aged 5 and 9 years, lay one on the verandah, the other on the path. Fifty feet away, gashed beyond description, Mrs. Blniskln, a native woman, murdered, was In the water, her body being washed out by the ebb. She was overtaken when attempting to swim from the island. Charges of craeltv against officers of the missionary yacht Jolm Williams were brought from the cook Islands, It was alleged that after leavelng Altutakl a native woman stowaway was found secreted, having sought thus to visit friends at Barotongn, 140 miles away. The steamer put back and put the woman In the sea Ave miles from the land. She had to swim over the breakers to the reef and wade across coral for some distance before being reBcued by—a fishing party. News was brought from Aukland, New Zealand, of 'the heroic attempt of John Finch, caretaker of a powder hulk, to scuttle the vessel when It took fire on Nov. II. It held 22 tons of powder. The caretaker and his wife fought the Ure, unnoticed from shore, Finally lie put his wife adrift In a boat. He continued the efforts to extinguish the flames. But as they neared the powder he jumped and swam to tho boat. A few minutes later the hulk exploded, the shock being felt throughout the city and heard for miles, The Aorangl brought news of a bicycle trip across Australia* completed at Sydney shortly before the steamer sailed, by Francis Blrtles, who rode from Fremantle 3,056 miles across Australia. He had many difficulties but found the natives of the waste lands peaceable. Revenue Stamps Destroyed. PITTSBURG, Pa.. Dec. 10.—Over 9250,000 worth of internal revenue tax- paid whisky stamps, the property of the government, were mutilated or lost today when the worm arm attached to the mail car of a fast mail car failed td* properly connect with a registered mail bag and threw it under the wheels. Only a few of the stamps have been recovered by the government agent. Transport Starts, PHILADELPHIA, Pa„ Dec. 18.—The United States transport Prairie with 700 marines and 600,000 rounds of ammunition on board today made Its second start for Colon. BIG DAMAGE B.C. Copper Co. Mulcted in Large Sum DIMMICK CASE DECIDED MR. JUSTICE MARTIN AWARD3 PLAINTIFF NEARLY TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS IN ACTION HEARD AT THE ASSIZES HELD HERE LAST MAY Mr. Justice Martin has handed down judgment in the case of Dimmick vs. The British Columbia Clapper company, Limited, heard at the assizes held here in May last, giving the plaintiff and his wife damages which will total somewhere in the neighborhood of $9,000, although the exact amount is not certain at present. The case attracted considerable attention at the time by reason of the amount of damages asked, some $14,500 In all, and also because of the circumstances under whlcli the action was brought. The action arose from an accident which occurred at the Mother Lode mine at Greenwood on Aug. 17, 1908. At that time the plaintiff was residing near the mine with his wife and two children, having been employed as a cook there for some time previously. A large boring was made In the workings of the defendant's and shots put in, 22 of five to nine sticks of dynamite each. No precaution was taken except the three customary whistles for warning. Tbe result in the Dimmick home was the death of one child and the Injury for life of Mrs. Dimmick, an arm and both legs being broken. On the above grounds J. H, Dimmick, the plaintiff, sought to recover damages as follows: Special damages, particularized, $2,500; for present and future loss of wife's services, $4,000; for pain and suffering, and present and future disability, $8,000, a total of $14,500. Mr. Justice Martin's judgment is as follows: "After much reflection I have reached the conclusion that I must And the facts in favor of the plaintiff and likewise determine the legal issueB. "I assess the damages to the wife at $4,500. She has undergone very great physical pain and suffering, and •has sustained permanent injury In addition to the shortening of her stature. The damages to tbe husband resulting from the injury to the wife I assess at $2,600. "With respect to the husband's claim for special damage the item of $600 should be reduced to $250, and in default of any definite evidence the fees of Dr. Spankle must be taken at the minimum, viz., $250. The other items I see no good reason for disallowing. "Let judgment he entered in accordance with the foregoing." From a perusal of the judgment, having in view tho amounts sued for, It will be soon that Mr, and Mrs. Dimmick have secured $7,000 out of $12,000 claimed for the Injuries sustained hy the latter and her disablement for life and a portion of Ihe $2,500 special damages asked for. This In one Instance Is reduced by $360, from $600 to $250, and there is* also a further reduction, although the amount of It is not stated, in connection with Dr. Spankie's services, TAXATION UPON MINES SUBJECT DISCUSSED AT CONVENTION IN THIS CITY. THOSE PRESENT NOT IN FAVOR OF ANY CHANGE. A considerable portion of the time of tbe afternoon session of Thursday's mining convention was taken up with a discussion of the question of taxation of mining properties, the subject being introduced by the following resolution, moved by J. C. Harris of New Denver, seconded by G. O. Buchanan, lead bounty commissioner: That as, in the opinion of this meeting, the present, method of taxing mining properties is unjust and tends to keep owners ol' such property from operating their holdings, therefore, tbe government of British Columbia be asked to reconsider the question of mining taxation and, if necessary, to appoint a royal commission to try to devise some more scientific and workable system. In support of his resolution Mr. Harris said that ho had lived In the country many years, and while not directly interested in mining he was indirectly, being a rancher dependent upon the sale of his produce to those engaged in mining. Under the present system of taxutlon a g-*>od claim and a. poor one paid the same taxes. EviSn If a mine were losing money the government still collected Ihe 2 per cent tax on its output. This was an injustice. If a mine was producing $100,000 per lyear, but just breaking even the 2 per cent tax, amounting to $2,000, would mean just that amount of less on operation for the year, while an adjoining property producing the same amount, hut making a profit ot $60,000, would pay exactly the same'amount In taxes and would be left with $48,000 profit. It would ibe better to put on an assessor and tax on output, less the cost of labor in extracting the ore. This would not affect mines that were closed down. Mr. Buchanan, in seconding the motion, said he did so ln order that the matter might regularly come before the meeting. This question had been discussed several times in the past and the associated boards of trade had passed upon it, dealing particularly with the taxation of properties which were closed down. Since then many other properties had suspended. It (was not in the interest of the owners or stockholders or of the public that these properties should be left idle. It seemed to him that a limit should be placed upon tbe time that a mine might be closed down. He was not preaching confiscation, but he felt that idle properties should be so taxed that their owners would either have to work them or allow them tb* be sold for taxes, thus putting them on the market again for purchase by those who rwould work them. In New Zealand, where the mines were all hefld under lease, there was a provision of this kind. W. H. Alderldge said he understood that the government had in mind some changes in taxation, not only on mining properties but also on timber lands, etc. The present system was hardly fair to a company such as lie represented, for It was taxed twice, on its mines and en its smelter. The government might decide to tax not only claims and mines, but also all mining plants and other such property connected with them. It might be all right to pass a general resolution on this subject, but there was the possibility that any new system of taxation introduced might be worse than the present one, from the standpoint of the industry, E. Jacobs said he had some information which might be interesting. In 1904 a mining convention had been held In Victoria at which this question of taxation had been mast thoroughly discussed and a delegation had approached the government upon the matter. The reply of the government had been to ask for a substitute which would he satisfactory to the mining interests nnd at the same time provide the funds necessary for the carrying en of the affairs of the province. The committee which hnd the matter Jn charge had been unable to suggest a substitute and so no change had been made. In the country from which he came there were no crown grants of mining properties, but all such were held under lease. When a property had not been worked for a certain time, without permission having been granted by the minister ot mining for its continued inoperatlon, the lease reverted to the government. Here, however, the situation was different. The properties were crown grants. To confiscate them would mean the destruction of the confidence In the investing world in the country and thus prevent the advent ofl capital whlcli was so necessary at this stage of tbe province's development. The only mining men In the province who claimed an injustice wag being done them were the placer men, wlio complained that they could not secure crown grants of their properties, but could only hold them under lease. How, he would like to know, could tlie value of :i mining property be determined. A mine might be considered of high value one day and >the next barren rock might ihe struck and ils value would ho gone. Under existing conditions it would hardly lie practical to introduce tho lease system in this province, and there were few who would say to tax plants, the same as a smelter was taxed. Either the present system of taxation must he continued, or alt property on the surface must ho assessed, or some other sort of tax paid. Mr. Harris, In closing the debate, said that he was glad of the testimony of Mr. Jacobs. There were two systems of assessing property which might he adopted. Either the owner should be required to place a price upon his property for assessment purposes, which he would have to accept if anyone offered him that amount for the property, or an assessor should be appointed to value the properties and the owner could take his choice as to whether he would value his own property or whether he would let the assessor do it. Silveton, Slocan, Sandon and other places had been disastrously affected by the closing down of mines in their vicinity. There should be some means provided that would make it necessary to operate mining properties *by those who owned them. A. D, Wheeler said that after 25 years' experience in this country ho could say that when a mine was shut down if wns because it could not be operated at a profit. On motion of James Anderson, seconded by H. Giegerlch, the resolution of Mr. Harris was given the six months' hoist. S. S. fowler moved, seconded by A. D. Wheeler, a hearty vole of thanks to the president of the Nelson board of trade for having called to the convention nml to the board of trade for the use of Its rooms and for the courtesies and the hearty welcome extended to the delegates. This was unanimously adopted. P. A. Starkey in reply said that tlie vote was not necessary, but was accepted in tho spirit In which It was given. If anything came of the convention the business men of Nelson would benefit equally with those actively engaged in mining. O. Weaver Loper moved, seconded by H, Giegerlch, a hearty vote of thanks for the chairman, John Keen, "fop the inimitable way In which he ^^^ibontinued on Pago Five.) LEOPOLD King of Belgians Passes Away Peacefully RECOVERY WAS EXPECTED END CAME QUICKLY AFTER SPELL OF WEAKNESS—DOCTORS UNPREPARED FOR FATAL TERMINATION—MORPHINE INJECTED . WITHOUT AVAIL BRUSSELS, Dec. 16.—King Leopold died at 2:35 o'clock this morning, his aged and wasted body doing unable to stand the strain put upon It. The -collapse occurred suddenly and at a moment when the doctors seemingly had the greatest hope for hte recovery. Throughout yerfterday bulletins issued from the sick room indicated progressive Improvement. The bulletin posted at 6:30 p. m. gave the king's temperature, pulse and respiration as practically normal. Apparently tho drainage of the wound was perfect, as no fever was present, and during the day the king had been able to take nourishment. The public at large was satisfied that the king was on the road to recovery, bnt within the pavilion, where the king lay, there was a feeling of anxiety, chiefly because of King Leopold's great age. After a wakeful day the patient was able to sleep for a brief period early in the evening, and the night, passed quietly until 2 o'clock, wfcen alarming symptoms appeared. Suddenly the king turned and called to Dr. Thlriar: "Doctor, I am suffocating." Dr. Depage was summoned, and the two physicians did everything possfble to prolong life .without avail. The end came quickly and after a spell of weakness, peacefully. Prince Albert arrived at the death bed albout 25 minutes later. He was accompanied by Princess Clementine. Prince Albert kissed the dead king and left the chamber weeping. It appears that the doctors wero totally unprepared for such a fatal termination. It was a nun, acting as nurse, who flrst noticed the heavy breathing of the king. She called Dr. Thlriar to the bedside. Both Doctors Thlriar and Depage resorted to Injections of morphine, but this had no effect, and shortly after the end came. BRUSSELS, Dec 16.—One of the most powerful men in Belgium, who has known King Leopold better than any man. is Senator Winer, the king's trusted friend and confidential legal adviser. He assisted in the Congo project and probably will handle the disposition of the kings fortune, and his tace beamed with good nature as he talked rapidly about the king and the Congo. He insisted that Leopold was greatly misunderstood. The senator snid: "The king was a slave to work and business. It is a fact that 15 minutes before Hie operation lie dictated documents relating to certain negotiations and insisted before going under tbe influence of chloroform upon correcting the typewritten sheets. It was marvellous intellect and dogged- ness which conceived the Congo project. He lost money at llrst, but emerged rich. "Tho whole trouble in the Congo," Senator Winer went on, "was that tlio system was had—worse than the king thought. The eternal cry was 'rubber, and yet more rubber,' and it must be remembered that the military commanders in the Congo had tlie' double capacity of soldier and merchant; they had 'to get rubber. Nevertheless, many of the stories of abuse are absolutely untrue." The senator championed King Leopold as the great benefactor of Belgium. King Leopold II, was born at Brussels on April 9, 1835. In IMti he was created Duko of Brabant and appointed a sublieutenant In tlie army. On August 82, ISM, he married Mario Henrietta, daughter of the late Archduke Joseph of Austria, afterwards making a lour around tho chief towns of Belgium, the young -duke ami duchess travelled through Austria ami Italy to Egypt and Palestine. Since that time King Leopold has travelled very extensively. During the Franco-Prussian war he preserved a strict and honorable neutrality In a period of unusual difficulty and danger. But the most nutable nnd far-reacblng1 event ot his career was the foundation Of tho Congo Free State. He succeeded to the crown on December 10, 1905, on the death of his fattier. An January 28, I860, their majesties lost their only son, the Crown Prince Leopold. Tiie heir to tiie throne Is the into king's nephew, Albert, prince of Belgium, who was born on April 8, 1875. RUSSIAN REGULATIONS. Lessees for Sites Near Railroad Stations Must Sign Agreements. ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 16.—A dispatch from Harbin, Manchuria, says: "The administration of ihe Russian railroad zone has Issued notice let using leases to sites for storehouses and sun- liar buildings in the vicinity of the railroad stations to others than Russians unless they will sign an agreement to submit to the Russian regulations. Including the payment of taxes and the policing of the zone. Fifteen firms which are attempting to compete with the Japanese in the region south or Harbin are crippled since they cannot sign tho required agreement because of the attitude In the matter of the government. 1L_a_ MQITWt -Kht Qctttg 8teww» FRIDAY DECEMBER 17 NEWS OF THE DOMINION OTTAWA, Dec. 16.—Mr. Walker introduced a bill in tbe commons today limiting the Ume ot horse race meetings to IB days. It was given a nrst reading. CHARLOTTETOWN, P. E. I„ Dec. 16.—It is reported here that Mr. McLean, M. L. A., of Souris, declined a senatorshlp recently. He is a conservative. TORONTO, Dec. 16.—His grace, Archbishop McEvoy, has received a cablegram this morning from Rome announcing officially the appointment of Rev. M. J. Fallon as bishop of London, Ont. BRAMPTON, Ont., Dec. 16.—J. F. Titsmarch of Million has a case before Police Magistrate Crawford on Friday in which he charged Tate McConnell, constable at Inglewood, with perjury. The case was thrown out. Mr. Tits- march has entered an action against the police magistrate for slander. He has also summoned Constable Smeaton on two charges, of using profane and abusive language and making threats. Mr. Titsmarch has also issued a writ against the Toronto Word claiming 150,000 damages for alleged libel. The latter charge arises out ot that paper's report of the court proceedings here on Friday. VICTORIA,' Dec. 16. —The cable steamer Restorer will commence laying a cable for the British Columbia Telephone company from Telegraph bay to San Juan island to replace that broken during ithe recent storms, GLENCOE, Ont., Dec. 1C—Dr. J. Walker of this town has gone to the Pasteur institute, New York, for treatment. Last Saturday he was bitten by his dog, which he found shortly afterwards dead. MONTREAL, Dec. 10.—The board of trade council decided to ask the telegraph companies to hold a conference with its representatives for the purpose of discussing a reduction in telegraph tolls between Montreal and Winnipeg. BRANDON, Dec. 16.—The seventh annual convention of the Manitoba Grain Growers' association opened in the opera house yesterday with 400 delegates, representing the 7000 mem bers ot the association, In attendance. Delegates are etill arriving on every train, and a record attendance ot fully 600 Is expected before evening. TORONTO, Dec. 16.—The Tilbury canning factory has been sold *»««*t*««««**«»««»«H*»>»«««l»-||t«ll»*>» Santa Gaus is Here I New Importations Just Arrived Tom Smith's Crackers Tom Smith's Stockings Cadbury's Chocolates Rowntree's Chocolates Pasealls Toffees Crosse & Blackwells Plum Pnd- dings expected daily All other lines of Chistmas Good Cheer complete The Hudson's Bay Stores i*********** Canadian Bank of Commerce HEAD OFFICE, TORONTO ESTABLISHED 1867 B. E. WALKER, President. Reserve Fund 6,000,000 ALEXANDER LAIRD, Qen. Man. Paid-up Capital $10,000,000 TRAVELLERS' CHEQUES The new Travellera' Cheques recently Issued by this Bank are a most convenient way in which to carry money when travelling. They ure issued in denominations of (10, $20, $50, $100 and $200 and the exact amount payable in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Holland, Italy, Norway,.Russia, Sweden and Switzerland ls stated on the face of each cheque, while la other countries they are payable at current rates. The cheques and all information regarding them may be obtained at every office of the bank.. , NELSON BRANCH . J- L. BUCHAN, Manager BANK OP 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 1ISI. Capital $4,800,000 Reserve $5,500,000 Total Assets $58,000,000 A general banking business transacted. Savings Bank Department at. ail offices. Savings Bank Department at all offices. Interest allowed on deposits of one dollar and upwards at highest current rates, compounded half yearly. Money may be withdrawn without delay. Nelson Branch Imperial Bank of Canada HEAD OFFICE, TORONTO Capital Authorized $10,000,000 Capital Paid Up $5,000,000 Reserve Fund $5,000,000 O. R. WILKIE, President HON. ROBT. JAFFRAY, Vlce-Pret. BRANCHES IN BRITISH COLUMBIA: Arrowhead, Cranbrook, Fernie, Golden, Kamloops, Michel, New Michel, ^ Moyie, Nelson, Revelstoke, V ancouver and Victoria, SAVING8 DEPARTMENT ' Interest allowed on deposit* at current rate from date of deposit. NELSON BRANCH J. M. LAY, Manager. We receive Accounts of Corpora- tlons, firms and Individuals on fa. vorable terms and sball be pleased to meet or correspond with those who contemplate making changes or opening new accounts. A. B. NETHERBY, Manager MIGHTON & CAVANAUGH DR WER 1082 BROKERS NELSON. 0. C. Subject to Market Fluctuations WE WILL SELL 2000-3000 Itliick Horse ' *30 5-10 Consolidated Smelters ■ ..83.00 1000-2000 Diamond Com ■',2''i 500-1000 International Coal *8* 1000-2000 McOllllvTHy Creek Coal ••'•> JOOO-2000 Rambler-Cariboo '*""<."'•ibs 100 Snow Storm -. :•_ .<,,........; u° RUTHERFORD'S CHRISTMAS LIST 10 per oent discount off $5.00 oash purchases before Dec. 20th Hair Brushes * 50c, T5c, $1.00 Hair Brushes - -*1*26* I1*60- -**1*'5 Hair BrusheB $2.00, $2.60, $2.75 Hair Brushes " *3.00, $3.60, $4.00 Bbony Hair BruBhes $1*00. I1*50. *2*00 Bbony Hair Brushes *2.B0. $3.00, $3.50, $4.00 Military Brushes. *per pair, Leatther Case $3.50 and $4.00 Military Brushes per pair, Leather Case $5.00 and $5.50 Ebony Military Brushes, per pair, Leather Case $3.75 and $5.00 Ebony Military Brushes, per pair without case $3.00 and $4.00 Dressing Combs •*■■*•**. 35c*. BOc** ,6c* eac'* The Hazel Hair Drying Comb $2*00 each Dries ladles' hair ln 15 minutes. Clothes Brushes • 50c*. and 75c. Clothes Brushes 11*00 anil ****25 Clothes Brushes '. $1.50 and $2.50 Ebony Clothes Brushes $1.75 and $2.00 Tooth Brushes, great value 10c., 15c, 25c, 35c, 60c Ebony Mirrors •S2*50 ond *3*00 SAFETY RAZORS Ever-Ready, $1.00 each complete. Auto Strop Razors, $5.00* Gillett, Regular, $5.00. Gillett Pocket Safety, $5.00, $5.60 and $6.00. Gillett Safety with handsome case, containing soap and brush $7.50. Thermos Bottles, $2.76 and $4.50. Rubber Sponges, 40c, to $1.50. Bath Sponges, 75c. to $1.50. Perfumes, 25c, to $0.50 perbottle. Look for complete list of perfumes next week. ... , These prices are. all splendid values and with the discount makes the best bargains in useful Christmas presents In Nelson. Mall Orders Filled Promptly. WM. RUTHERFORD Ward Street DRUGGIST Nelson. B. 0. Colonial Trust Company, Limited NELSON, B. C. Incorporated Undet the Laws of British Columbia. Authorized Capital, $500,000. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. A. W. WRIGHT, President \V. F. ROBERTS, Vice President. R. S. LENNIE. S. M. BRYDGES. E. B. McDBRMID. W. G. McMORRIS. J. D. ANDERSON. L. E. BORDEN. T. D. STARK. W. N. POOLE. A. W. WRIGHT, Manager. The Company acts as Agents for clients residing elsewhere in the investment of moneys, care of securities, loans, mortgages, etc Office, 419 Baker St., Nelson, B. C. On Three Counts ftutiwSty We make our bid tor your Christmas shopping.traije. Low prices are all right, but when you are considering where you will do your shopping you -think more of where you can see the best and largest selection to choose from than you do of cheapness. When you find a store that is giving you the combination of quality, variety and low prices you have found Just about the Ideal store at which to do your shopping. We offer you that combination. Call and see us. W. G. THOMSON El,; Bookseller and Stationer tlte §attt} Stew*. Published at Neleon Every Morning Except Monday, by ' News Publishing Company, Limited W. G. McMORRIS Manager LATE KING LEOPOLD. The death or King Leopold of Belgium removes one of the most remarkable men of contemporaneous times. During Ills reign, which extended a tew days over 44 years, lie did much to advance Belgian interests, his most important move in tills direction being the establishment of the Congo Free State. This, however, was only one instance of his efforts to extend Belgian in- Iluence abroad. Previous to his coming to the throne he had traveled extensively and, good business man that lie was, saw that the prosperity of his country depended upon the development of Us foreign trade. To this end all his efforts were directed and Bel- glum und the Belgians have benefited immensely as a result. But, while Leopold was assisting his country in this way, he was also looking out for his own private interests with the result that he was, it was generally admitted, tlie richest monarch in Europe In hls own right. Whether Intentionally or not, he was setting them an example. While doing much tor his country in the way of developing its trade, he was also giving lt sound constitutional government, as such fs understood by Belgians, and, as a result, always got on well with his people, although perhaps he never became a popular idol with them as monarchs sometimes do with their subjects. His private life and his relations with his family were not such as could be expected *to win lilm respect at home, while it; was the cause ol strong denunciation abroad. With his children, two daughters, his only son having died an infant, he was a hard man. It may have been that liis daughters erred In a grent many ways, but King Leopold in his treatment of them showed himself anything but a loving and forgiving father. Another thing concerning which fault has been found with the late king was the rimnner in which the nffuirs of Congo Free State have been managed As the head of the Congo Free State he has been held responsible lor all the atrocities which have been inlilcted upon the natives from time to time ln tlie endeavor to make money out of their labor. The chief complaint against him was that he failed to take adequate means to stop the atrocities when they were drawn to his attention. Whatever may be said for or against the late king ta connection with"7!mi matter there can be no possible excuse urged tor the atrocities themselves. Through King Leopold's death tin Congo Free State will become a le- pendency of Belgium, provided th_ people of that country agree to accept the responsibility of governing It. '"p to the present the Orange Free State, wlille lu reality under Belgian control, has been nominally an independent country, governed for -the sole purpiso of mnklng money out of It, ;li3 late King Leopold being at the head of the organization which controlled it. In his will made some years ago the late monarch provided for the transfer o! til his interests in the Congo Free State to the people of Belgium, provided they would accept the resultant respHHt- bllliy. Whether or not they will \o so Is one or the questions which the tuture will have to decide. In the meantime the fact remains that, as a result of the part which the late king took in connection with the do"e op- ment of the country, Belgian Influence is now supreme there and'is likely to remain so unless the people of B3lgin.11 Tall to keep pace with Its development. It can be truthfully BaWtbat during his reign the late King Leopold did much for Belgium. Succeeding years will almost' inevitably serve to oj.it- erate to a large extent, at least, those faults which are now condemned airl hts name is likely to pass down in Belgian history as that of a great king. EDITORIAL NOTES. The municipal pot1 is beginning to boll. Mr. F. C. Moltatt's many friends will wish lilm every success in the practice of law, upon which he intends entering in this city. Have compassion on the clerks in the stores and do not leave your shopping to the last day nnd thus leave those who serve behind the counter so tired as to be unable to enjoy the holiday with the rest of the people. NAMES ADDED TO LIST ADJOURNED MEETING OF COURT OF REVISION HELD. VOTERS' LIST NOW COMPLETE FOR COMING YEAR. The adjourned session of the annual court of revision for the municipality of Nelson was held In the council chamber at the city hall yesterday morning, Mayor Selous, Aid. Hale, W. E. Wasson, assessor, and James O'Shea, representing some of those whose names had been struck off, being present. The board placed on the voters' list the names of Mrs. J. A. Forin, T. H. Waters, Luclnda V. Patrick, Frank A. Patrick, Curtis Lester Patrick, Mrs. Alice M. Amos, Mrs. Sarah Waldie, Mrs. E. iMcDonald, Mrs. Maud DesBrisay, Mrs. Elizabeth Pogue, Mrs. Eileen Goodeve, Mrs. Maud L. Brown, William S. Johnston and Mrs. Rosalind Stocks. The board" then adjourned, the preparation of the list for 11)10 being now completed. AUSTRALIAN COAL STRIKE Wheat and Wool Trades Seriously , Handicapped—Steamers Idle VICTORIA, Dec. 16.—Advices were received by the steamer Aorangi that Bob Fitzslmmons is returning to the ring, being matched to fight Bill Lang, Australia's champion, on Dec. 26. The Aorangi got its last cargo of bunker coal from Newcastle before the mines were absolutely shut down on account oE the great colliery strike, which has had such a disastrous affect on Australian trade. ihe Sydney Morning Herald states that the strike has shown the failure of the labor government and that trades unionism in Australia, led by the ultra socialists, is in the balance. The strikers asked that a mine be ■worked during the strike on a co-operative basis and demand that owing to failures of conferences to reach a settlement that the coal mines be nationalized and worked by the government. The wheat and wool trades, which promised to have record seasons, have been seriously handicapped and many Fred Irvine & Co. Special Christmas Bargains Wc are selling our stock of Ladles' Furs, Ladles' Tailor-Made Suits, Ladies' Winter Cor.ts at prices reduced away down. Special Lot of Ladies' Blouse Waists and Dress Skirts at Cost Price Bargains In Millinery. All Ladles' Trimmed and Pattern Hats to clear at half price. Special orders taken for hats at cost prloes. Ladies' Silk Underskirts, Ties, Belts, Kid Gloves, Silk Hose, Collars A splendid stock to select from. Ladles' White Aprons, In all styles and prices. We invite Inspection of our complete Xmas stock of Fancy Goods. Fred Irvine & Co. I wns cured of painful Goitre by MINARD'S LINIMENT. BAYARD McMUIXIN. Chalbnm, Ont. I was cured of In Mammal inn liy MINARD'S LINIMENT. MRS, W. A. JOHNSON. Walsh, Ont. I wns cured nf Facial Neuralgia by MINARD'S LINIMENT. Parkdale, Out. J. H. BAILEY, steamers were Idle because of the failure to secure coal. The Sydney Morning Herald says: "The strike is proving that the people of New South Wales are incapable of using the gift of self-government. Swiss Parliament. BERNE, Switzerland, Dec. 16—Parliament today elected Robert. Comtesse president of the confederation for 1910. Marco Ruchet was chosen vice-presiden1 of the federal council In succession to Comtesse, jwho has held (this office during tlie present. Ruchet was president of the Swiss confederation in 1905. The retiring president is Adolph Uueher! , No Statement Yet. ST. PAUL, Minn., Dec. 16.—Governor Eberhardt, who is making a private investigation of the switchmen's strike as to whether business is seriously interfered with said today: "Both sides are making claims and I believe the truth lies somewhere between them. .1 may have a statement to make public in a few days." Mlnard's Llnament Cures Distemper. Have a Glass With Us anil you will be sure to.get the best quality. We have specially ground lenses that suit all sights, but we are careful'to adjust the proper glasses to the Individual sight Save your eye sight by wearing only the correct glasses. Don't get permaturely Mind hy suffering eye-strain from glasses either too weak or too strong. We will fit you with the right glasses at the right prices. What to Buy for Xmas This Is a question you have heen asking yourself for about two weeks. If you will give us a call we will solve the problem for you. Prom our well selected and up to dote stock you can select diamond rings ranging ln price from |10 upwards, 14 kt solid gold brooches from »3| 14 kt. solid gold lockets from 12.50 and lots of other useful gifts too numerous to mention. It Is no trouble to show goods. Mall orders receive our prompt attention. Watch repairing a specialty. ; _, , ___._ J. | Walker 40lBakerSt Graduate Optician and Jeweler iflw FRIDAY DECEMBER 17 Ctte ItoUg fptenw, MOE FIVK A HOTEL ARRIVALS OFADAY HUMB-E. Pi ftoan. H. B. Board, R. Mott, Howper; J. Williams, Koch Siding; Miss Eddy, Miss Young, W. Yule, "As You Like It" company; R. Kidney, Toronto: C. Llndow, Salmo; H. Hutchinson, Rossland; C.'S. Wheeler, T. A. Plnckney, R. H. Glass, Spokane; M. McLean. New Denver; Mra. E. M. Turner, Fernle; J. J. Anson and wife, Proctor; R. McDougall und wife, Moyie; J. Newbury, Vancouver; H. A. Coomber, Boswell: A. J. Hancock, Winnipeg; S. M. Teese. Greenwood- H. J.j Blrnie, Grand Porks; T. C. Peck, Midway. STRATHCONA—Mrs. H. L. Godsoe, Per- «uaon; Mra. C. W. Bourke, Harrop; Mrs. Anderson, Knalo; J. T. Greenwood, Dun- tulm; J. 0. Hannah. Taber; A. G. Malcolm, Omaha; E. 3. Melville, Cleveland* J. Webber and wife, T. J. Williams and wife, Chicago. ♦ A A A .*..____ A .ti A A A A A A A A A A A i*tit> TTTtTTTTT TT TTTyTTTTTJJ Queen's Hotel Baker Street A. LAPOINTE, Proprietor Rates: (1.50 to $2.00 per day. Special rates to City Boarders. ************************$ QUEENS-A. E. Tumbull, Robson; T. D. Woodcock, Vancouver; Miss II. Wllllama, Greenwood. _;**********<********?*******_ Grand Central Hotel trrosin post ornct Aaerloii md Eirapeaa niu j. A. UIUSOT GRAND CENTRAL-H. Hayes, Blue- lerrv Creek; T. R. Partridge. Omaha; J. J. SlcLeod, Bluebell; «. ScllwInKe, Mrs. Di McEochern and child. Erie; P. Untried, Salmo; J. P. Gulmour. Koch Biding*. P. D, Cameron, New York; H. Lovell, Slocnn; J. T. Dlebble, Fernle. _**************************$ The Royal Hotel Mrs. L. V. RobertB, Proprietreii Cor. Stanley and Silica Bti. Electric Piano *, Free carriage or bus from all.. boats and trains. Rates. »1 and HBO ner *•*» Remember our 25 cent Turkey * dinner every Sunday. v4^^^♦♦•^'•^*♦•^'♦*^'*♦♦***'^•t'♦*•i,' ItOYAL-H. E. Webb, Gerrard; Mrs. B. W. Whiteside, G. Noo*nan, Portland. j*************************** Tremont House | Baker Bt„ Nelaon IColona a. TregUlus, Propi. Boropean Plan, Mo. op American PUn, 91.3ft anfl »M Meals, 85o. SPECIAL RATES PER MONTH _l_____t_a_.aaa__aaaaaaaaaaa_a_.— WttTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTt TREMONT—A. Nelson, Erie; H. Relil. Koch Siding; G. H. Fisher, G. A. Wyman, ~Si,_Q. McArthur, F. R. McArthur, Salmo; H. Stanton, H. Laml), Trail. Li.keview Hotel Un.er Hall and Vernon Stint Nr MALLETTE, Praprlattr. i wo blocks from oltr wkiri. Tie beBt dollar a day kout U Nelson. All White Help. H*t>********************ustlon of title contending that it was not' valid us at the time of sale. The court then adjourned. S. S. Taylor. K.C. nnd A, M. Johnson appeared for the plaintiff and R. S. Lennie and E. C. Wragge for the defence. SHAKESPEAR_ PLAYERS DELIGHTFUL RENDERING OF "AS YOU LIKE IT." FINISHED PRODUCTION PLEASES LARGE AUDIENCE. "As You Like It," the masterpiece of all Shakespeare'^ Inimitable compiles, was given ii remarkably artistic ami satisfactory production itt the opera house last night hy C. P. Walker's company of English players. Probably no more finished rende. Inn of a piuy ot a similar character imt> uvei' been btfen tn Kootenay*) and the audience wits limine.uly appreciative and seemed to enter fully into tlie splilt wtiloii anunuiefl tne piay. •.\n luu L*£ ii wits -...111011 iu the heyday of Sheukespeur h gunius. The idyiiic world 01 Ai-ocn la a unarming conception of pure rubtlcity, nml the love inemu tltut runs in.i.ujin the story from beglunig to end eiicliuins the Interest of the audience. I'ne piay ls lull of most delightful comedy, and appeals irresistibly, alike to tlie O.uinury Lbeatie goer und to tne student ot fatiuKehiteure. lienrty ap- plauso lust night testlned to the appreca- tlon uf the audience. Thi! company that presented the delightful comedy was splendidly efficient und gave u rendering Unit sutlslled tlie most critical. The pilnclpais, particularly evince a sound conception of the spirit In which Shuespeare wrote the play and neglected none of Innumerable possibilities that It presents for the skillful actor. Aided by correct costumes and adequute scenery, tlie pertoruiuuce Was complete and charming in all respects and constituted an exceptionally enjoyable evening's amusement, As Orlando, the hero, Mr. Edwards Infuses life and spirit Into the play. He makes a handsome am} gallant, yet modest, lover. He acts with becoming vigor and expression und gives due value to his lines. To hls artistic nnd skillful performance a great deal of the success of tlie production is due. Am Touchstone, Mr, Yule depicts cleverly the knavish wisdom wf the faithful fool, und does full Justice to the rare comedy for which his part gives such splendid opportunity. As Touchstone he has on other occasions made a high reputation for himself which is enhanced In the present production. Miss Eddy makes a pretty and graceful Rosalind and her acting Is at till times delightful, vivacious and sprightly. Miss King made a dainty and charming Phoebe. The part> of Cella was well filled bv Miss Young, and all other members of the compuny acquitted themselves With credit. REVISION OF THE BANK ACT. External Examination. In connection with the approaching revision of the Bank Act, the Important question of the necessity for external examination of banks is discussed In a pamphlet Issued by H. C. McLeod, general manager of the Hunk of Nova Scotia. This Is a subject which well merits the careful study of those who are Interested In the stability of our bunking system, either as shareholders, depositors or borrowers. Copies of the pamphlet will be supplied free by any of the branches of the Bank of Nova Scotia. 207-1 Searching for Bodies. ERIE, Pa., Dec. 15.—With the further abatement today of the storm that has menaced traffic on Lake Erie during the past week or so, efforts were made to recover If possible the bodies of the victims of the car ferry of the Mar* qtiette & Bessemer line which are believed to be still adrift somewhere ln Lake Erie. A Few Philadelphia Trust Companies and Results to Their Stockholders Taken from data furnished the Commissioner of Banking of the State of Pennsylvania. COMPANIES Commonwealth Title Commercial Trust Company — Girard Trust Company Fidelity Trust Company Guarantee Trust & Sate Deposit Land Title _ Trust Company Pennsylvania Company Philadelphia Trust Company *<. Provident Life & Trust Company — Real Estate Title Insurance & Trust Co. "Annual Dividend Riite Capltul 12 p. c. 12 p. c. 24 p. c. 25 p. c. 10 p. c. 10 p. c. 20 p. c. 20 p. c. 28 p. c. 8 p. Ci $1,000,000 1,000,000 2,500,000 2,000,000 1,000,000 2,000.000 2.000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000.000 Surolus and prollt t) ,258.604 1,827,597 8,899,840 8,800,941 1 626,008 I 2,817,091 I 4.043.7S5 I 3.S14.375 I 4,472,850 I 889,040 Par I Last Value I Sale ?100 $236" 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 250 892 V_ SOO 180 2S5 548 y, 623 795 2151/, Mcll. Oct. April May May Mcii. April April April May 24, 1909 14, 1908 21, 1909 12, 1909 5, 1909 31, 1909 7, 190!) 14, 1909 28, 1909 5, 1909 Statistics show that there Is no more profitable Investment in the United States than Trust Companies and that they have been paid on an average over 10 per cent In dividends per annum. Canada offers a still more inviting field on account of the great amount of natural wealth still unde. veloped. Safety With Profits When you trust an individual with looking after your estate, investing your capital, or acting in any other oapaclty, you trust to the judgment of one man. With the Trust Company you depend upon the judgment of a number of men. They are generally selected on account of • their honesty and good judgment displayed in the successful operation of business of various kinds. Their collective judgment Is Invaluable, The public have not been slow to realize tin? great value of such a combination. Herein lie's the safety of the investor. When estimating the dividends paid by the above companies, do not fall to notice how the stock has advanced In value. The time to invest is at the beginning of an enterprise. The Colonial Trust Company have decided to receive applications for $50,000 of stock. About 25 per cent of this amount has already been subscribed. The Company wishes to use the proceeds from the sale of this stock In one or two investments of unusual merits. They believe large profits to bo assured. Get particulars, The Colonial Trust Company, Ltd. The greatest danger from influenza Is ot its resulting in pneumonia, This can bo obviated by using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, as it not only cures Influensa, but counteracts any tendency of the disease towards pneumonia. Sold by all druggists and dealers, Mlnard'i Llnament Cures Coldi, Etc TAXATION UPON MINES (Continued From First Page) had sat upon everyone who had tried to break the rules of parliamentary procedure in the course of the various debates." This was put hy the secretary and unanimously adopted. Mr. Keen In reply said that lt waB a job into which he was often pitched and he always tried to do his best. James Anderson moved, seconded by F. W. Ournsey, a hearty vote of thanks to Mr, Beeston for his services ln calling the convention and as secretary of the proceedings. Mr. Deeston said he was gratified with the -success which had attended the convention. He and the president of the board of trade had often discussed the zinc question, considering that lt iwas a question that should bo taken up nt the proper time. It was felt that this was the opportune time and tho convention had been called. While lie looked for far-reaching results, the meeting at any rate (had the effect of letting the outside world know of the country's resources. Mr. Jacobs pointed, to the good work ii done for this country hy the dominion department of mines in sending so many field parties to this province. The result of the work would be an untold benefit to this province. He therefore moved, seconded by Mr, Fowler: That this meeting desires to express to the dominion minister of mines its appreciation of the work done in British Columbia iby his department, and particularly by the geological survey branch. Mr. Starkey -moved; seconded hy Mr. Procter, that a hearty vote of thanks be passed to the press of British Columbia and the Kootenays, particularly The Nelson Dally News, for its services In connection with the calling of this convention. This was unanimously adopted, A letter from Leslie Hill of this ctty was read, expressing regret at his inability to be present owing to illness. Wendell B. Farris presented a letter •which he had sent to Hon. William Pugsley In connection with the establishment of an electric zinc smelter. It wna ordered to be filed along with the other papers relating to the convention for the use of tho committee entrusted with the duty of carrying on the campaign for the securing ot as sistance for the zinc industry. This concluded the business. Slocan News Items. (Special to The Dally News.) SLOCAN. Dec. 10,-Mayor McNelah returned on Monday from Kamloops after attending the Conservative convention. Miss Stein and Miss Smith are busily engaged vreparlng the school children, for tlie annual Christmas tree "entertainment. Tho children are making rapid progress under their able tuition. An operation was performed some time ago on F. E. Griffith, superintendent of the Western mine. Mr. Griffith Is suffer Ing from cancer of the stomach, and the latest advice from Toronto is anything assuring, anything but Len McPhee and James McVIcar have returned to Slocan after spending two or three weeks In Spokane, Seattle and Vancouver. They have secured a further lease on the Ottawa mine and have already started operations. * Mr. Grant and family have taken up their residence In Slocan. Mr. Appleford Is also a new arrival, hailing from Alberta. Archdeacon Deer, assisted by Itev. F. V. Harrison, conducted both morning nnd evening services at tho Anglican church on Sunday last, The nrchdeacon's eloquent sermons were greatly appreciated, Mrs. H. It- Jorand was a welcome visitor to Slocan, her friends regretting she could not prolong her visit, Merchants and others are hereby notified that wo will not be responsible for debts contracted In our name, unless goods are ordered personally by Mr. or Mrs. A. Innes, 203-8 Stupendous laughter Sale Of Ladies'and Misses' Ready-to-Wear AU New Stock, at the Lowest Prices Ever Seen in Nelson Have you realized for what a really ridiculously small amount you can get a winter outfit for yourself and your daughters, of nice, new, up-to-date garments, iby dealing here? The children would love to have a new Coat or new Dress for Xmas, and so would you, wouldn't you? Here's your chance; don't miss it. No one can equal these prices for new stock. Ladles' and Misses' Tailored Suits Regular up to J25, for $11*60 Regular 126 to $38.60, for... 20.00 Ladles' Coats Regular $15.00, for % ii.00 Regular $18.00, for 10.00 Regular $20.00, for 11.60 Regular $23.00, for 13.60 Children's Winter Coats (For ages 4 to 12 years.) Regular $4.50 to $12.50.Half Prlco Children's Dresses Regular $1.25, for $ .75 Regular $2.25, for 1.45 Regular $3.00, for 1.85 Regular $3.75, for 2.65 Regular $5.00. for 3.5*0 Ladies' Skirts Regular $3.50, for $1.03 Regular $7.00, for 3.75 Regular $9*00, for 5.75 Ladies' Winter Vests and Drawers Fleece lined, each 20c Ladies' Cashmere Hose Regular 35c, for 20c Children's Golf Jackets (In colors.) Regular $1.00 to $2.75, for....45c Children's Dressing Gowns Regular $3.50, for $2.75 Ladies' Eiderdown Dressing Gowns Regular $5.50, for $1.50 Regular $6.5.0, for 4.1)0 Regular $8.50, for 6.75 Black Sateen Underskirts For SOc Flannelette Wrappers Regular $1*50, for $1.00 Regular $2.00, for 1.50 Regular $2.25. for 1.75 After Supper Sale 6 to 9 p.m. this Evening Comp In ;igaln after supper. Here are some more bargains that will make It worth while: Ladies' Swiss Embroidered and Lace Edged Handkerchiefs Ladies' Belts Ladies' Neckwear (In various colors and Regular 66c, tonight styles.) .... "")C Regular SOc, tonight . 45c Regular $1.00, tonight .. .... 50c Regular $1.26, tonight .... . G5c Regular $1.25, tonight C5c Regular $!.";». tonight . rule Toys! Toys! Toys! A New Consignment Jast In You couldn't got a last year's toy here if you tried; wo didn't have them. All brand new, and a nice selection again now, and prices ridiculously cheap. Come and see the new toys just in before buying elsewhere. m*-m.t^$.im^&m_l_&i«-*i. I DOLLS WHIPS MAGIC LANTERNS SOLDIERS TRAINS GUNS SEWING MACHINES BOOKS TOPS DRUMS ANIMALS MECHANICAL TOYS AND MANY OTHERS. i03?'.**- ,F;%r * * l$_ MEAGHER & CO. am^^^^^^ •AGE SIX Web's Shoe Store The Store that Brings Customers Nothing will be more appropriate than a pair of nice Evening Shoes for a Christmas gift. See our large and well assorted stock of Ladies" Dress Slippers and Pumps in all colors and at the lowest prices. We carry the best makes only in Felt Slippers Ladies9 Juliets Comfort Slippers Hand turn soles. Price $1*25f $1.50 and $2*00 See ours and compare quality and prices with what you have been getting. We Ate Headqtsa*tets for ,. , Masses' and Children's Shoes We have a large stock of Hockey Boots made by the best makers and at the right prices. See that you get a coupon with each purchase, and don't forget to look lin Sunday's Daily News for the winning number. Weir's Nelson's Up-to-Date ==Shoe Stote Best attention given to mail orders. WINNING NUMBER 157S 8hc ftyxUg 9"»*» FRIDAY DECEMBER IT . HOTEL DIRECTORY fhe Office Ward Stmt Nelson, B. C Drop In snd sample the newest Importation. King William IV. (v.o.p.) Scotch Whiskey This whlBkey Is guaranteed BO year< old before bottled at Lelth, Scotland. Remember we serve nothing but the best liquers, wines, whiskeys, beers, and cigars on the market YOUNG & BOYD, Proprietors. BUSINESS DIRECTORY PAINTER* AND DECORATORS THOMPSON & DOUULAS-Jtiouae AND Sign Painters, Paper Hangers aad Decor. atgrs. Shop 511 Ward Street. Nllaoo. B.C. Silver King Hotel Baker Street, Nelson, B.C. Regular Boarders, $6.00 per week Rates: J1.25 per day Best 25 Cent Meal In the City WM. NEUENDORF, Prop. AUCTIONEER* CHAS. A. WATERMAN & CO.-P.O. Bot PUBLISHERS AND PRINTER* NEWS PUBUSHNQ COMPANY, LTD.- Publisher* 01 Tiie Dally News; subacrlo- tlon $ii.u> per year by carrier; $5.00 per year by mall. Commercial Job Printing ot a'l kinds neatly and promptly executed. 216 Baker street. Nelson, B. C, Phone 144. HAIRDRESSING AND MANICURING MME. KATHLEEN NOAH. HAIRDRESS- ing and niunicurlng pallors. Boom 38, .. W. c. block. Nelson Hotel Bar Baker Street, Nelson, B.C. INK & WARD, Props. Try a "GIN RICKEY" Made from California Limes, specialty imported For a cool, satisfying smoke Try a Savannah Cigar Bartlett House Q. W. Bartlett, Prop The best $1.00 a day house in town. A Miner's Home COLLECTION AGENCIES. W. CUTLER-COLLECTIONS OK ALL kinds. Hutunie promptly mude. Refei- eiiCL's given. Office 313 nutter street, Nelson, B. C. BOOKBINDING AND RULING NEWS PUBLISHING COMPANY, LTD.- All kinds of office forms ruled and punched for loose lent' binders. The most complete book binding equipment iu the Interior of British Columbia, lilti Baker St., Nelson, B.C., P. O. drawer 1113, Phone 144. TSe DAILY NEWS CLASSIFIED ADfc-OM ant •word. Hi lntwrtlau lor tk* plM tt tour when p»ld to adranoft No ad Uken lor ton tku lit Telephone 144 THE DAILY NEWS FOR SALE FOB SALE—Al chicken dog, one year old; 110. R. H. UoBs,JSlrdar! 1861tt FOR. SALIC—New Magoon and Givons late strawberry plants. Apply Boswell Ranch, Boswell, BJC. 800-tf. FOR SALE—Fine improved ranch, 126 acres, with stock, tools and implements. Would exchange for land in Alberta or Saskatchewan. John Graham, Perry Siding. ««-« FOR SALE—One Carton heater stove, tor soft or hard coal, used one month. Reason for selling, furnace Installed. Price ■$10. Phone 330. 205-5 Kootenay Hotel MRS. MALLETTE, Proprietress . A home for everybody. Every convenience given to tho travelling public. Electric piano. Cuisine unexcelled. Rates (1 per day. Sherbrooke House Nelson, B.C. One minute's walk from C.P.R. station. Cuisine unexcelled; well heated and ventilated, BOYER BROS., Proprietors Empire Hotel (Late Sunnyslde.) Baker Street, Nelson, B.C. Tbe bouse is thoroughly remodelled throughout. Clean rooms. Weekly boarders, $6.00. Rates $1.00 per day up. Temberance bouse! home comforts; best cook In the city. MRS. J. E. HARRIS, Proprietress. ASSAYERS E. W. WIDDOWSON, ASSAYER (PRO- vincial) MetallugicaL Chemist. Charges, Gold, Silver, Copper or Lead, Jl each;' Gold-Silver, $1.50; Silver-Leud, $1.50; Zinc, $2; Sllver-Lead-Zlnc, 9a; Gold, Silver-Copper or Lead, (2.50, Accurate assuys; careful sampling, and prompt attention. P.O. Jiox A1108, Nelson, B. C. ASSAYERS* 8UPPLIE8 THE B. C. ASSAY AND CHEMICAL SUPPLY COMPANY, LIMITED, Vancouver, B. C, Assayers' Supplies, Chemical and Physical Apparatus. Balances and Weights of precision, etc., Sole Agents in British Columbia for the Morgan Crucible Company, London, England; F. W. Braun, Los Angeles; the Braun-Knecht-Helmaiin Compuny, Sun Francisco; tbe J, T, Baker Chemical company's Analyzed C.P. Acids und Chemicals; Way's Pocket Smelters: write for pamphlet describing these smelters. Complete assay omnia furnished at short notice. PRIVATE MATERNITY HOME NICE LOCALITY AND HOME COM. forts. For terms and particulars write P. O. Box 763, Nelson, B. C. FOR SALE—A sub-dlvlslon of excellent fruit luud In the famous Kaslo district, in _ or 1-9 acre blacks. Abundance of water, close to railroad and steamboat landing, navigation the entire year. Fine hunting, fishing and wonderful scenery. Direct from locator to purchaser. See or write H. L. Llndsey, Llndsey Boat House, Nelson,JJM^ 206-tf. HELP WANTED NELSON EMPLOYMENT AGENCY C. P. Hutton, Manager (Successor to J. H. Love.) Help of all Kinds Promptly Furnished WANTED—MISCELLANEOUS WANTED—Men and women to team bar*- * ber trade in eight weeks; tools* free; secured over 10,000 positions for graduate* last year; uuable to supply the -demand; graduates earn $16 to $25 weekly; Catalogue free. Moler SyBtem Colleges, «J Front Ave., Spokane, WaBh. FOR SALE—Pure bred Indian Game Cockerels for sale. Do you want to breed table birds? Try one. Mrs. Caldwell. Proctor. 206-6 FOR SALE-One baby sleigh. Apply to Charles Scott, room 5, Aberdeen block. city, ' 206-6 HELP WANTED—MALE WANTED—Men and boys to learn plumbing. Plumbers in demand everywhere, earn $6 to $3 per day, short hours. By my methods I make you a practical plumber In a few months. Edward Mc- Cattery Plumbing School, 20 Riverside Ave, Spokane, Wash. 150-21 0B8TETRICS. MEIS. KENNY will be pleased to receive maternity patients at her home. Exvel- lent testimonials: 224 Observatory Btreet. P. O. Box 173, telephone A54. PROFESSIONAL CARDS Athabasca Saloon Cor. Baker and Kootenay Sti. Noted house for Big Beer. Best brands ol Wines and Liquors and Union Cigars in stock. IVENS A PHILBERT, Props. CLUB HOTEL Cor. Stanley and Kootenay Stt. Newly furnished, renovated throughout. The best dollar a day house west of Winnipeg. Big schooner Beer or Half and Half 10c. Special rates to steady boarders. All white help employed. JOHN GRANT, Prop. Hotel Castlegar CASTLEGAR JUNCTION All modern. Best accommodation for travellers. HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTERS. HABTMAN & BENNETT, IiouBe and sign painters, paper hangers and decorators. Shop, Stanley St., next door to B. C. Telephone office, Nelson, B. C. JVlOj^SALEIOUS^ PRODUCE STARKEY ft CO., WHOLESALE DEAL- era in Butter, Eggs, Cheese, Produce and Fruit. Houston Block, Josephine street, Nelson. B. C. GROCERIES A. MACDONALD & CO.-WHOLESALE Grocers and Provision Merchants—Importers of Teas, Coffees, Spices, Dried Fruits, Staple and Fancy Groceries, Tobaccos, Cigars, Butter, Eggs, Cheese and Packing House Products. Office and warehouse, corner of Front and Hail Streets. P, u. Box 1095. Telephone 28. To the Electors of the Chy of Nelson I beg to offer myself for re-election as mayor of the city for the enBulng year, If I am elected I shall endeavor to carry on the affairs of the city on practically the same lines as have obtained during the past year. In asking for your support I stand on my record of the past, and pledge myself to conduct the business of tbe city wlffli economy, efficiency and moderation. • Harold Selous Nelson, Nov. 27, 1909 191-tf PLUMBING AND HEATING Copp's stoves and rangeB. aoll pipe always on band. Tlle and E. K. Strachan Plumber Etc. 313 Baker St. Nelson, B.C. APPLICATION FOR WATER LICENSE. Notice ls hereby given that thirty days from the date hereof we, Lionel A«hur Bennett, of Nelion, B.C., "_."• nml Claude H. Phllpot. of Fort William, Ont.. nceountant, intend to apply to tM Ofl" Cummleelnncr at Nelion, Big* tot tne right to take from Cariboo Creek half a cubic foot of water per eeeond tor irrigation purpoeeB on sub-lot S of lot 1699, group ''pK^-tBA, tM. 13th day of December. 1909. .-«,. 1, ORDERS BY MAIL WILL RECEIVE OUR PARTICULAR ATTENTION P. BURNS & CO., LTD. NELSON NEWS OF THE DAY ~. Mlddleton haa returned from Calgary. B. Audet Iiob returned to the city from Spokane. Tlie high -school "at home," whloll takes DlBce in the nsflombiy hall of the public ■school this evening, commoncea at 8.15. The smoker which Is to bo given this evening in tho armory, to which all members of the regiment, the Legion of Frontiersmen and other military men In the day und prospective recruits aro Invited, will undoubtedly be most enter, talning. A moat complete program bos been prepared which includes sever-al boxing contests, songs, etc., while refreshments will be served during tho evening. Invitations are out for the fourth annual ball of tbe local bulge of the International Association of Machinists, which is to bo held in the 1-aigloH' hall on Christmas eve. Tho regular meeting of Nelson L. O. L. lodge, No. 1*892, will be held in the K. of P. hall this evening, commencing at 8 o'clock, (or election of officers and degrees. Every member of the lodge is requested to attend. METALS NEW YORK, Dec. 15-sllver, __; standard Copper, 1291 to 13 . easy. LONDON, Deo. 16.—Silver. H_ Lead, £13 Is 3d. IMPORTANTJ^ND DEAL WINNIPEG MEN ACQUIRE 2,000 ACRES ON ARROW LAKES. AS RESULT MANY NEW SETTLERS WILL COME IN. One of the most important land deals consummated in this district for some time past 'has just been closed by which O. L. Macklem and W. W. Shafer have acquired 2,000 acres of choice fruit lands at Johnson's creek, on the Arrow laltes, from McMlcken Bros., for $40,000. The intention of the purchasers ls to subdivide the tract and to dispose of the smaller tracts to settlers, Messrs. Macklem and Shafer are at present in Nelson after visiting the various fruit growing centers of Washington and other sections of tlie United States. Speaking to a representative of The Daily News at the Strathcona last evening Mr. Macklem said they had had no idea of purchasing ln this district when flrst coming to Kootenay some ten days ago, but had been so favorably impressed with the demonstrations made to them of the district's possibilities as a fruit growing center that they made the closest investigation with the result that they have bought one of the largest tracts of fruit land that has been sold in this district for some time. Before leaving Nelson Mr. Macklem will let a contract for the erection of a 94,000 residence on the portion of the tract which he proposes to hold himself and which will be put into orchard shortly. While the orchard is coming into bearing Mr. Macklem will spend each winter on the property "I consider this district second to none on the continent for fruit growing, not excluding the famous Hood fiver valley of Oregon," concluded Mr. Macklem. BROKE INTO SCHOOL. Suspect Convicted of Vagrancy Given Six Months' Hard Labor. (Special to The Dally News.) CRESTON, B. C, Dec. 16;—On Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock one J. Clark waa "charged before J. K. Johnson, county magistrate, with being a vagrant. The witnesses were Provincial Constable Jensen, Miss Alice M. Opie, school teacher, at Alice Siding; Victor Carr, schdol trustee at Alice Siding, and Clarence Pease, a boy of 14. Someone had last uSnday night broken into the school house at Alice Siding and broke up the furniture tor firewood. Many little articles In the school were also found missing and the accused In this case was suspected aa having been the one who broke into the school house. The evidence showed that the accused last Sunday morning called at the home of Victor Carr, at Alice Siding, three miles from Creston, and had asked for something to eat. He was furnished with food and left at once. A man's tracks were laiter on traced from Mr. Carr's house to tlie school house. Much other damaging evidence was given and the charge of vagrancy was sustained and the accused was sentenced to six months at hard labor in the common gaol at Nelson. Constable Jensen made a very clever arrest in this case. Having received word on Monday morning that Alice Siding school had been broken Into, Constable Jensen at once set to work on the case and left the same day by the afternoon train for Kootenay Landing. Arriving there he found that a man answering the description of the man he was looking for had been there but had gone to Sirdar, having failed to catch the barge to Nelson. Mr, Jensen went on to Sirdar and found his man walking on the track. Jensen then recognized him as the same man whom he had given a bed to In the Creston police station when lie, along with a couple of other man, had been turned out of the hotel. Constable Jensen then arrested his man and kept him prisoner in a baggage car at Sirdar all night until the early morning freight train brought him and his prisoner back to Creston on Tuesday morning. Constable Jensen is leaving today for Nelson with his prisoner. Mlnard'i Llnament Cures Diphtheria. Gift-Giving Made Easy XjjTHEN the problem of something to give "him" for Christmas confronts you, as it always does at this season ot the year, turn to this store for relief. Every line of goods we carry offers a suggestion for a man's Christmas. You can't go wrong here. Look over this list and see if you do not strike something that you know will be ii Just the Thing9 Neckwear Gloves Suspenders Mufflers Handkerchiefs Umbrellas Collar Bags Sweater Vest Hosiery House Coats Bath Robes Shirts Dress Shirts Underwear Suit Case Suits Overcoats Raincoats Fancy Vests Night Robes Pyjamas Collars Hat or Cap Every man and every boy always expects and always receives a Christmas tie. We appreciate this fact and have chosen our neckwear with the greatest care. Our neckwear department will be a busy place from now on. Make your selections early, while the picking is at its best. Emory & Walley The Hob Furnishing House At the Theatres icintior nho Judging from tlio appr "As Ymi Like li" »t the opera house lust evening there will be a- full house this evening for the Inst performance. The feature nt tho Gem theatre tonight, "Tlie (Sold Prospectors," is one of tlie latest releases nml is reckoned one of tho best pU'ttiru dramas ever in'oilia-eil. The niatiiiKeincnt Is sorry not to In- aide to Itemize the rest of the iirugrnm a.s Hie 111ms did not reach here until hue last ninlit, but the public mny rest assured that il will he in keeping with Ihe usual high standard of pictures shown. The change of program at tbe Empire theatre this evening Includes "Comrades, a line and Intere.stinn western dmma. "1 lie Old Kokller's Story," patlietle as well n*s humorous. "Father's First Hall' Holiday, side splitting comic, and "Dolly's Papa. The feature lilm for Friday nnd Saturday at the Amide is entitled "The French Spy." This Is a drama of great strength, sjilendidlv acted with excellent seeiili** effects. Other subjects are "Making Char coal," "Fire Manoeuvres in Madrid," "Oi Dog Friends," "A Glutton Taken for Thief," and "A Sailor's Doe.' Mlnard's Llnament Cures Distemper. .t Cliai The peculiar properties Cough Remedy have bee: ed dmliiK epidemics of influenza, and when it was taken la time we have not heard of a Single ease of pneumonia, Sold by all druggists and dealers. ■ notified Merchants and others are hi that we will not be responsible for debts Contracted 111 our name, unless goods are ordered personally by Mr. or Mra, A. Innes, 203-fi A very appropriate and acceptable Christmas gift for many, and particularly for sending to friends in ether pans, would he J. T. Reality's "Fruit Rnnchlmi In British Columbia." For sale by W. G. Thompson al $1.15 a copy. S. P. Pond, who has opened n Hour and feed store on Front street, between J. v Griffin's and Ashdown's, M <-.jtt MQIWVM ARCADE Friday and Saturday. The French Spy. Making Charcoal. Fire Maneuvres in Madrid. Onr Dog Friends. A Glutton Taken for a Thief. A Sailor's Dog. ' This Is an exceptionally strong program. Open every afternoon and evea- lng, 2:30 and 7 p. m. Allan's Apple Cider From Old Ontario $1.00 per Gallon Joy's Gosh Grocery Corner ot Josephine »nd Hill Street*. Joy Will Meet You at the Door P. O. Box 637 Telephone II W01 Sell 20,000 Shares Stock in Amalgamated Gold Mines of Sheep Creek at 10 cents a share. WdU you investigate this information. Box 44, N«|son. B.C. An Exceptional Offer In City Property A 7-i'oometI house and one lot on Cedar street, close to Baker street. No hills lo climb. Modern and thoroughly renovated Inside this fall. Price only $2,000. Terms can be arranged. Full particulars of R. J. STEEL Hudson's Bay Block Palms, Ferns and Ch rysanthemums None better in Canada. Also Narcissus, Carnations and Violets. ED. GRIZZELLE Florist We Invite Your Inspection Of our stoclt of Xmas jewelry. We are showing a large selection of Nugget aim -Maple Leaf Jewelry. These two articles are very appropriate souvenirs and are great favorites with our friends across the water. Pdrcles for the continent must leave here early In December to reach there In time for Xmas. Come early and get your choice. It Is a pleasure for us to show our goods. Quality Hie best, prices right. E. E. ROBINSON Watchmaker and Jeweler 417 1-2 Baker Street. NELSON, B.C. Opposite Silver King Hotel for business with n full Jine of wheat, oats, barley, bran nml shorts, and will carry all Hues pertaining to the Hour ami teed business, iw-tr. (■I'll j. i. iow ready | The greatest danger rrom influenza is of Its resulting In pneumonia. Tliis can be obviated by uslnp Chamtinrlnin's Cough Remedy, as it not only cures Influensa, but counteracts any tendency of the disease towards pneumonia. Sold by all druggists and dealers. $1100 Will Buy two extra choice lots on Victoria street. There is a small cottage oa the property. The location Is very central, with a magnificent v'ew. $1000 Will Buy a fifty-foot lot on Vernon street, near Hendryx. This Is a snap; adjoining lots are held at $1,800. Terms very eaiy. Stocks We Will Buy 2 S. A. Warrants 500 McGillivray Creek Coal ...Offer 100 B. C. Copper J7.26 We Will Sell 6000 Kootenay Ice % .11 10 Eagle Debentures, S per cent, lor 100.00 50 Western Oil 2.10 1000 Diamond Coal 72 100 Kootenay Jam 1.00 500 Nugget Wi 6000 lDurcka Bid 3 Great West. Permanent.. 115.00 £. B. McDERMID Chartered Accountant and Financial Agent Nelson, B. C. * v _____ p- MM IIQHT FRIDAY .«.. DECEMBER V. nr It's a Mean Thing tor you to go to heaven while your family are left in poverty. Tou at your -death, move into a mansion river front and they go Into two rooms of a hack Btreet tenement house. The minister may preach a splendid sermon over your remains and the quartette may sing like angels in the organ loft But your death will he a swindle. Get a life insurance policy today in the Royal of Liverpool, W. P. Mawdsley H. E. CroMdalle A Co. ♦«♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦«« IWWIMM ***** Building Sites For residences, factories, warehouses, etc. Houses For rent or for sale. F. B. L.YS Real Estate Agent. .315 Baker St. "Unequalled for General Use" Photographs The supremacy of our photos Is unquestioned by those who have made a careful comparison of our qualities and styles. And our artistic designing always pleases both in the photo mounting and picture framing alike. We guarantee satisfaction. Our phone number is 46. Our adress is 715 Baker St Drop ln, get prices, then com- pare quality. Your judgment will do the rest Campbell's Art Gallery WBWWMWiW 715 Baker St. *jt************************* Inside Property (1850 will purchase a 2-story frame dwelling house situated on Victoria St., between Ward and Josephine Sts. This house contains 3 bed rooms and bath room, 2 sitting rooms, kitchen and basement, and is a bargain at this price, situated as lt is, close to the centre of the city. $600 will purchase a lot and frame building on Victoria St, ln the same block as the Strathcona hotel. This Is a good . site for anyone wishing to build close in. H. & N. BIRD Nelson, B. C. W. P. TIERNEY, General Sales Agent. Nelson, B.C. Cars shipped to all railway points. Crow's Nest Coal More heat, less ash than any coal on the market Furniture Moving Is a specialty with us. City Transfer Co. 179 P.O. Box 94 Nelson Opera House T0-K1GHT -As You Like It" Wm. Yule as "Touchstone." Prices—50o, 75c and $1.00. Sale at Poole Drug Co. One Week, Commercing Monday, December 20th Miss Verna Felton and The Allen Players In a repertoire of high class productions. Monday—"In the Bishop's Carriage," Comedy Drama. PRICES: 25c, 50c. 75c. Sale at Poole Drug Co., Sallifday. Keen Cutter Tool Chests We have just passed Into stock, especially tor the Xmas trade, a special consignment ot these famous sets. Every tool made of the hest refined steel and fully guaranteed. Prices range from S13 to $50. The J. H. Ashdown Hardware Co., Ltd. Nelson Branch .'. Nelson, B. C. WHOLESALE ____a__________m_mm^mt THE EMPIRE Pictures the Beit FRIDAY AND SATURDAY THE EMPIRE 0RCHE8TRA "Comrades." "Father's Half Holiday." "Dolly's Papa." I'The Old Soldier's Story." 7:00 open every evening 7:00 ADMISSION 10 CENTS NELSON NEWS OF THE DAY Mra. Ronald Brown will not receive to- Bay*, The temperature yesterday varied between 27 and 22 degrees. The public, high and Hume schools will dose today for the Christmas holidays. H. L. Maltby has returned from a fortnight's vacation, spent In Spokane und eastern points. Kootenay Emerald Division, G.I.A. to the B. ofL.E., will hold their regular monthly meeting this afternoon at 8.80 In the K. of P. hall. Stewart & Co. are demonstrating Nabob coffee, tea, jellies and spices mul will be pleased to have residents throughout tlie City sample these delicacies. Mrs. J. nradslmw, wife of the 'popular C.P.R. conductor, accompanied by Mrs. lister, has lelt tor Cullfornia where she [Will spend the winter months. On Thursday and Friday, Dec. 2.°, and 21, the barber shops In the city will remain open until 10 o'clock In the evening Instead of 7.80 fts usual, and will close on Friday evening until Monday morning, Sam J. Gorman, managtng director of the Canadian Marble Works. Limited, went up to Marblehead, Lardo, yesterday, upon Ills return he will leave for Chicago for the Crlstmas and New Year holidays. The stock of the co-operative store which ls to he oppiied In this city In the near future, ls now practically nil subscribed nnd directly after Christmas the committee expect to get matters in shape for organisation. 'At a meeting of the haibers' union, held last evening, the following officers were elocted for the ensuing year: President, IEII Sutcllffe; vice-president, Frank P. Nelden; treasurer, W. E. Holland, and •secretary, Walter Shackleton. A telegram was received In the city yesterday from Victoria announcing the fact that Fred C- Moffatt. formerly editor of The Dally News, had been successful In Jiii law examinations, and that he waa •worn ln before Mr. Justice Irving In the capital city yesterday. Mr, Moffatt, it is expected, will reach Nelson on hls return un Saturday evening. "Tbe Joke of the Toymaker!! will he one of the interesting items in the concert to ho given by. thu pupils of St. Joseph's school, in the new pariah hall on Monday evening next at 5 o'clock. Santa Glaus will be on hand, bringing extra mirth and fun. At a meeting of the Modern Woodmen of America held last evening tbe following officers were elected for the ensuing year. Counsel, J. A. Hardy; advisor, W. Davis; banker, Dr. L. E. Borden; clerk, J. Davidson- escort, William R. Burgess; watchman, J. H. Ringrose; sentry, W. Cray; physician, Dr. I.. E. Borden; trustees, H. H. Pitts. ' "■■' China! China!! ISO new designs of cups and saucers. Before purchasing don't fall to see our stock patterns in dinner sots. All prices. Make your selections for Christmas now. Old Curiosity Shop months. For n number of weeks he has heen ln western Canada, mukinir such stops as the desire of the moment dictates, with Seattle its hls general destination, lt helnfr his Intention to visit a hrother there; He will spend fiome days In Nelson. Frlnk and P. Jefters. Ensign Denne and Lieut. Waller arrived on Friday last to take charge of the Salvation Army work In Nelson and wish to extend a hearty welcome to all attencllnt their meetings, which are held,every eve. nlng except Tuesday, at 8 o clock. A special drill practice for children ana young people on Tuesdays at 3.30. also on Saturdays■*at 2 o'clock. All children are Invited. \ G. Malcolm, welt known among American newspapermen, who was war correspondent for the Chicago Tribune during the Boer war. being in six of -ho principal engagements, and who has heen seeking ror the last fever; years to restore the health he lost on the African veldt, arrived In Nelson lost night from cian- tm.ok. registering at the Strathcona. Mr. Malcolm In the Inst few years hus toured the world, and hus carried his nuest fol health Into many countries. As one of a narty of six, ho wheeled from Chicago to New York, the trip being one of some THREE F0RJ4YORALTY HAROLD SELOUS, JOHN A. IRVING AND GEORGE HALL. TWO LATTER DEFINITELY ANNOUNCE THEIR CANDIDATURE. There will he a three-cornered fight for the position of mayor of Nelson at the approaching municipal elections. Some lime ago Harold Selous, the present occupant of the officte, announced his Intention of seeking re-election. Last evening John A. Irving announced that he had uccepted tlie nomlnaliln of the Citizens' party and was in the fight to the finish. Later in tlie evening an announcement was sent to The News that George Hale, one of thiB year's aldermen, had also decided to stand for the position. A meeting of the Citizens' party will be held In the board of trade rooms this evening nt 8 o'clock to arrange for the bringing out of aldermanlc candidates and for organization purposes. In connection with Mr. Hale's candlda- , ture it was also announced that he would have a slate of aldermen to announce this evening. Necklaces of the most up-to-date designs. The most fashionable are the pearl set chain, with four strand drape, at $30.00. Pearl chain, -with pearl tassels, at I24.M*. Another new combination ts the pearl and lapis lazuli set necklace, which la a decided departure from all previous designs, at (23.60 to $26.00. Cluster and chain of peridots mounted in wild with pendant, a sew and attractive jewel, at $27.00. , Bracelets The never-dying fashion. We are showing very attractive designs in gold, gold filled and sliver. Cameo set chain at $6.00. Coral, with fancy scroll setting, at $28.00, Lapis Luzull, ln Roman gold mounting, at $30.00. Peridots ln a very neat scroll in a chain at $24.00. Also have large stock of gold bracelets, ln square and oval bands, carved and plain, at $10.00 to $14.00. _^_ Remember we are open every evening until Xmas and we wllfbe pleased to show you around. J. O. PATENAUDE MANUPAfTUMNI JIWM.M, WATWMAKU AN! OPTICIAN. NMMMMNNMNMM Pancakes, Waffles, Muffins, Etc For ages people have been searching for a perfect flour, for making these tasty things. It may now he had from* any grocer In 2-lh. packages. Puritan SL Flour Is the name, and lt bears that well known trade mark "B & K." Table Raisins «S»£RS For the Head Of the House or your big brother they will be appreciated and won't cost you much, $1.25 to -13.00. TEe ROYAL Shoe Store High Class Exclusive Dealers Mail orders promptly and carefully looked after. Fernie News Notes. (Special to The Dally News.) FERNIE Dec. 16.—New quarters have been found for the postofflce, and it ls now established in the Todd block, Victoria avenue, where there Is much better accommodation than In the building demolished by the civic authorities. During last night workmen were kept busy putting In boxes und otherwise arranging the Interior of the new premieaes, with the result that the business of the office was carried on in the usual way this morning, much to the satisfaction of the public. The temporary structures located In the fire limits ate fast disappearing, the latest to go being the big building recently occupied by the Trites-Wood company department store. There are still a few left, but these will be removed in a few weeks, ns the permanent premises being erected by tlie owners will soon be completed and Could anyone wish for a nicer Xmas Present than some of tlie latest and prettiest designs in China and Glassware at CHINA HALL Cups and saucers, plates, Jugs, berry bowls, vases and a thousand other things at the lowest prices ever offered in Nelson. See our ten cent window. MUNRO & NELSON 321 Baker St. P.O. Box 58t ready for occupancy. ■While the Christmas trade has not yet commenced In earnest local merchants ure doing a steady business and everything points to a very prosperous season. The increased tonnage at the Coal Creek mines is responsible for the present buoyant feeling, and tbeie Is every Indication that the payroll will continue to expand. Building operations are also still fairly active and quite a number of men wllr find employment all winter nn the structures that are In course of erction. Abolish the Pale ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 16.—The The Cabinet Cigar Store Wholesale and Retail d. MATTHEWS Prop. How Much Are You Paying In Rent? Price Price It it Is only $10.00 a month what Is the use, when you can buy houses on such easy terms as the followine: $15.00 per month tor a six-room house and one lot In Fairview. $1,500; amount of chsh required !300. 520.00 per month tor a four-rodm house and one lot In Fairvlew. $950; cash required $250. $26.00 per month tor a five-room house and two lots on Stanley St. Price $1,460*. cStti required $300. $20.00 per month for a five-room house and two lots on Hobson St. Price $1,600; cash required $350. $25.00 per month for a neat five-room cottage and two lots on ward St. Price $2,000; cash required, about $400. You will never buy a house cheaper in Nelson than yon can this fall. Stop paying r-Snt and own your own home. McQuarrie <& Robertson 419 Ward Street Nslson, B.C. Nabob Coffee Is e genuine Mocha and Java Coffee, and this is something hard to procure. Come In today and try a cup. The Nabob demonstrator will be pleased to have you try It. We -ure also demonstrating Nabob Tea, Jelly Powder and Spices. PHONE 233. Stewart ®r Co. U It'i from 8tewart's It'a good. Open' Evenings. Rich Cut Glass Don't compare our cut glass with that shown by hardware stores and notion stores. There Js as much difference between real cut glass and the sort finished up from pressed blanks as there is between a real and un imitation gem. We have special hcrry bowls from $5, $7 up to $75. Sandwich Plates, Violet Bails .Cologne Bottles, Manicure Trays, Marmalade Jars, Whiskey Sets, Sherry Sets, Water Pitchers, Sugar and Creamsj. OH and Vinegar Bottles. Our special $7.00 Bowl is the* best value ever shown. A regular $10 Bowl. If It's New in Cut dan We Have It R.H. Ewert Jeweler and Engraver Open Evenings. The Finest Fruit and Lowest Prices ever entered the -people ot Nelaon. Fancy packets. 1 lb., 25c. and 35c. Extra fancy, put up In fancy calendar boxes, containing about 6 lbs. each, $1.75 and fl Extra large fancy, 35c. lb. BELL TRADING CO. The Husband fully realizes tlie Intrinsic value ot a Bisseli Carpet Sweeper as a strength saver to hls wife. No home Ib .complete without a Dlssel. It more -Shan pays the cost in one year by saving the carpets. It keeps the home free from dust and dirt and so not only lightens the house wife's work, but adds to the comfort ot the home and makes the entire household happier., Don't delay. Buy a Bisseli today. OUR PROCE8 Cyco Bearing, Parlor Queen « * M-JO Cyco Bearing, American Queen « **J» Cyco Bearing Boudoir «•• Cyco Ball Bearing, Grand Rapids jijjj Cyco Ball Bearing, Grand Rapids, Nic •>•*» Cyco Bearing, Graad Rapids, Jap '■w box 631 Nelson Hardware Co. ■*|ta>rSt HAMILTON WINNIPEG Shavers Supplies Gillette Razors, Ever Ready Razors, Williams' Shaving Stick. . Rubberset Brushes Swaty Hones , Streps Finest Assortment in the City. Wood-Vallance Hardware Co., Limited NEL8QN, B. C. Wholesale Retail TOIONTt At the Store 6i Quality Fish Fish Xmas Fruit and Peels Dainties Just arrived from the east, genuine se,i trout, salt mackerel, Labrador Herrings, Arcadia codfish. Complete stock of dried fruits, all new and choice goods. Peels all kinds the best Oranges, apples, pears and grapes. All kinds of table raisins and nuts, new cocoanuts. constitutional democrats Introduced in the dnma today a Ull abolishing the ■Jewish pale. The measure has the approval ot prominent Octoberlsts. Fatal Automobile Accident HONOLULU, Dec. 16. — Harriet Smith of Massachusetts was Instantly killed laBt night by the overturning of an automobile. She was making a tour of the world. . The Big Store Is Now Ready With the best and most up-to-date stock of Christmas gifts in B. C. Canada Drug & Book Co. Nelson's Up-to-Date Stationery