The Dally Newt Clutifted Adt. I m Wlinn. Tit Om, per word |C ®&e IPaila 8 PaH,t»—SabKrlbe for PA Toe Newt. Per Moot! jUC V> VOL.8 NELSON a C FRIDAY MORNING, IANUARY 7, 19(0 NO 224 NAVY JVIEN4GE Naval Question Now Chief Issue of Campaign LORD ROSEBfRY PREMIER CLUBS DISCUSS POSSIBILITY OF LORD ROSEBERY BEING CALLED ON TO FORM A COALITION | MINISTRY — MOB STORMS A UNIONIST MEETING IjONDON, Jan. 6—The naval menace still holds the Held. Mr. Balfour's lead la being eagerly followed hy every unionist speaker up and down tbe country and today violent echoes come from Germany, France and Austria. I inadlng German oapera express pained surprise that a British ex-premier should tor party ends' turn a Ore- eater surpassing the wont anti-German agitators and warn, him of the inflammatory effect upon German public opinion which is moat peaceably and friendly Inclined towards England. The French view, aa expressed by Andre Cberedaoe In Le Petit Journal says tt Is useless for Germany to endeavor to slacken British measures ot defence by fine words designed to mask German armaments. Reginald MoKenna, as Hrst lord of * the admiralty, asks in a speech: "How can we reason with rumor or argue with, a shriek." Mr. Balfour replies: "The shriek is yours, premier Aisqultb's and air Ed* ward Grey's. Reread your own speech in the house ot commons on March 16 Jast. You now, for fear of your social- 1st and labor allies and peace-at-any- price friends, assure the electorate that they may steep securely o' nights. Nine months ago you solemnly warned us of tne grave situation created by the rapid and secretive advance of German naval preparations. You told us we muat rebuild our whole fleet, yet you provided. nothing this year for Dread* noughts. You allow Germany's vote for 1809-10 to exceed ours by £500,000 and annually abandon tbe two power standard.' 'Urn tag—to the day' la the ominous toast ot the Germans at every patriotic gathering. The overthrow of British supremacy la their aim and our only possible reply Is, two British keel, to every German.': ,- , , It la most difficult to disentangle die exact facts from the mass of conflict. Ing statements, but quite non-partisan naval authorities In touch with the admiralty declare tbat £40,000,000 muat be spent on the British navy next year, tbat la an Increase of £1,1100,000, unless Great Britain la willing to risk her existence as an empire. Anxiety arises because It la believed tbat Mr. Lloyd- George's finance bill will be totally unable to meet the situation, while every one knows that the powerful radical' labor section would strenuously oppose any such vote. fitters Is a good deal of club talk about the possiuillty ot the king send- Ing tor lord Rosebery to form a coalition ministry In the event of the elections giving neither Mr Asqulth nor Mr. Balfour a working majority. Gossips Co on to say tbat sir Edward Grey, Mr. Haldane, air. Blrrell, lord Curzon, and perhaps also lord Lansdowne and . lord Milner would be willing to serve under lord Rosebery. Today's spectacle of lord Rosebery advising Devonshire electors how to vote is not prom- lslng for the success ot any such ministry. He condemns the budget as social. Istlc, opposes home rule and favors a reformed house °f lords, yet cannot bring himself to say: "Vote against the government." It ls more than ever true as some one said of lord Rosebery that he craves laurels without dust. He has ceased to be a serious party factor. 'Mr. MoAdams of Sarnla, Ont, was one of last night's speakers at East Marlebone, wbere he defended Canada trom campaign aspirations regarding destitution and corruption in consequence ot her tariff. LODON, Jan. 6—i--.e conservatives claim that Mr. Balfour's statement tbat Germany ls not prepared to allow Great Britain to adopt protection made in bis reference to naval weakness Is .worth many votes. The party In fact ban been greatly heartened toy the reappearance ot tbe leader and his address at Hanley. Liberals on the other hand deprecate a man of Jnr. Balfour's position of responsibility dealing with - "such perilous stuff' for, as they allege platform purposes. "Infinitely more Impressive to Germany than any valiant assertions as to what we are going to do In the future," says one of the most responsible liberal organs, "Is the solid fact that our landed classes and rich men are on strike against tbe expenditures of the present moment Just as Britain ls watching Germany for evldenoes that the money strain ls beginning to tell, so Germany ls similarly watching her and drawing encouraging Inferences from tbe rejection of the budget" ,„ Tbe people, the liberals declare are ^fusing to be stampeded hy an invasion scare, and tbat tbe majority believed premier Asqulth when he said tbe navy was unassailably supreme. Lord Lansdowne, addressing a great gathering at Liverpool last night responded to a demand for a scheme of reiorm of the lords by adopting that of lord Rosebery of a commission. He was opposed to an elected chamber because It would demand equal powers with the commons. There, however, must be a check upon a raw commons and a raw cabinet In order that tbe will of tbe people may prevail. Both parties should Join for reform. The lords opposed the budget on its own account and also stated that they did not want tbe country to be switched off tariff reform and switched on to another policy which, he believed, would >be suicidal to Lancashire. He admitted' that he looked with some hesitation upon tariff reform as there were enormous Interests at stake but Lancashire had nothing to lose trom a system which would make foreigners pay for tbe use of their markets, even supposing the prices were to rise a little. They could not rise much because nobody talked about anything except a moderate scale ot duties. The country would not have such a bad bargain as the duties would bave the effe'ct of giving the much needed revenue. Winston Churchill at Dundee declared for the payment ot -members and the nationalisation of railways. Sir Edward Grey maintained that the navy had been fully matntaind In a position to protect the country trom any probable combination of fleets. Mr. Lloyd-George has compelled lord. Seville to admit itbat he had no proof that tbe chancellor of the exchequer cheered the defeats of tbe army In South Africa trom bis seat in commons. IThe fierceness of tbe campaign is becoming - accentuated. At Stafford 1000 people stormed a unionist meeting, smashing the windows and surging into tbe ball. LONDON, Jan. 6.—John Burns, president of the local government board and labor leader, In the house of commons had a smart mlx-up with an unidentified man as he was leaving a political meeting last night. The minister was about to enter his motor car when the man sprang upon him from behind and threw him to the ground. There was a lively struggle and exchanges of blows until the police pulled the assailant away. In the excitement the offender escaped. (Canadian Assedalaa Prose.) LONDON, Jan. 6.—Sir William James Bull, a lawyer and Unionist candidate lor Hammersmith, was addressing a gathering of worklngmen when one of them Insulted his protesslon. Sir William promptly descended from his motor car and squared up to the heckler. Tbe pair had a lively match before the police Intervened, much to the regret of the crowd. bird Rothschild, who bad Just previously predicted a win tor the Unionists, endeavored to speak at Wolverhampton, but such Uirbuleno. ensued that be had to content himself with an address to tbe reporters. These are only two ot the many Incidents, humorous and otherwise, happening. (Canadian Associated Press.) LONDON, Jan. 6.—-Lord Desborough .was unable to obtain hearing at Cam- berwell last night. To secure a hearing for'Arnold Lupton, Liberal candidate for Sleatord division of Lincolnshire, Capt. Waigell, Unionist, had to preside. Similarly a Liberal, Victor Oottenham, presided for Capt Morrison Bell, Unionist candidate in the Ashburton division ot Devonshire. Hon. Alfred Littleton was vigorously heckled In even his exclusive constituency of St Georges, Hanover square. Many other meetings of both parties showed the heat engendered among the electors and not in a half a century has there been a contest so bitter and acrimonious. Lord Milner, speaking at Wolverhampton, prophesied that tariff reform would grow In popularity until the time came wben It would cease to be a party watchword and the' radicals themselves would somewhat shamefacedly adopt It In the meantime the radicals had Introduced a budget containing 20 new items of taxation upon the people In order to escape the terrible disaster of having to impose a new burden on foreign Imports. There had been an acute revival of the dear food fiction, but he had never wavered in connection with the question of food duties as proposed by Mr. Chamberlain. The Unionist party was for the whole of the policy and was not going to abandon any part ot ft to meet tbe dear food cry of their opponents. With it they would obtain the respect and votes of the people.. Food duties constituted that portion of scheme of tariff reform by which they would best be able to bring about closer commercial relations with the different parts of the empire, and make it in time, as they hoped, a self-sufficient empire, containing within its borders all the foodstuffs, all tho raw material and all the skilled labor neceBsary tor the prosperity and development of the varied forms of In* dustry. The dear food bogey posed as a real.trouble, but the bogey was rap- Idly being found out Winston Churchill, speaking in his own -constituency of Dundee, said tbat as a business men he laid down five principles. He said no substantial revenue could be obtained by taxing the foreigner, that to per cent duty on imported manufactured articles would not produce enough revenue to meet the country's needs, that foreign Investments for British capital were not Injurious, that dumping and unfair competition could not be stopped by tariff, and that retaliation was ineffective and unnecessary. John BurnB. speaking at Wallsall, said that the opposition was inviting invasion hy talking about unguarded shoreB. Who were these scaremongers? They were the unemployable In commerce, the dullards In finance, and the dufferB of trade, who asked .doles to make up for lack of brains, ability and ('•Ala atea -"> panunuoo) IS GENEROUS Lord Stralhcona's Gift to Emergency Hospital FIGHT AGAINST TYPHOID TWENTY-FIVE TH0U8AND DOLLARS FOR MONTREAL EMERGENCY H08PITAL — OFFERS HANDSOME ASSISTANCE TO FIGHT PRE8ENT CONDITIONS MONTREAL., Jan. ft—Sir Hugh Graham received a cable this afternoon from lord Strathcona In London, stating that he waa cabling him $26,000 for the emergency hospital -which has been opened in connection with the typhoid fever outbreak, and that he was prepared to subscribe $100,000 towards the eradication of the causes, should a citizens1 fund ibe started. The emergency Hospital has so far received 40 cases and others are being brought in hourly. The local subscriptions so far amount to $25,000. • STORM AND COLD PREDICTED • e • • WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.—A spe- • • clal forecast Issued tonight by the • • weather bureau says: The next • • important disturbance will reach • • the Pacific coast Friday, cross the • • Rocky mountains and plains states • • Saturday and Sunday, the central • • valleys and lake regions Sunday • a and Monday, and reach the Atlan- • • tic coast on TueBday. This dis- • • turbance will be preceded by tem- • • perature about the average for the • • season. The next well-marked cold • a wave will appear over the extreme • a northwest also at the beginning of • a next week and will advance thence a a eastward and southeastward to a a the Atlantic coast by about Thurs- a • day. • CONFIDENT Of VICTORY MEETING OF CI.TIMN8, PARTY MELD LAST NIGHT SPEECHES FROM MAYORALTY AND ALOERMANIC CAND1DATE8 The utmost cenfidence that victory would crown their efforts next Thursday was expressed hy all the speakers at the meeting of supporters of the Citizens' ticket held In the basement of the K.W. C, block last night, The chair waa taken by J. B. Annable who, in on Introductory speech, declared that the party supporting J. A. Irving was in far better shape than at the last meeting. They had three candidates In the Held for aldermen and more in sight. He wished to correct a statement made at Mr. Hale'H committee rooms on the previous night, as reported In The Dally News. It was said that they had put a candidate In the Held as soon as Mr. Hale had announced himself. This was a mistake. Mr. McDermid had been approached to become a candidate but no satisfactory answer was obtained from him. It was then understood that Mr. Hale was favorable to a platform similar to that adopted by the Citizens' party, and as It was not thought advisable to have three candidates In the Held he waa asked hts intentions before any further action was taken, Mr. Hale said that he wished to see Mr. Taylor before he made up his mind. Mr. Annable then delayed action for ten days. The Impression became general that It was time some definite action was taken, and Mr. Hale was again approached. He was told that the Citizens' party would support him If he had a satisfactory platform but he was still undecided. Just before the meeting Mr. Annable again asked Mr. Hale his intentions but he had even then not made up his mind and the meeting asked Mr. Irving to be the candidate. They found that they could elect Mr. Irving, and next day he consented to become a candidate. Mr. Steed then told him that Mr. Hale would run, but Mr. Hale afterwards denied in The Dally News that he was In the field. They had put their candidate In the Held when they found that Air. Hale had not a mind of his own. In reply to a question why Mr. Hale had been so anxious to see Mr. Taylor, Mr. Annable said that Mr. Taylor was a former mayor who bad at the last election organized the Selous party. Mr, Irving and his supporters were more than holding their own. It was against them that the shot and shell of the Hale party wan directed and It was them that they were afraid of. The Hale party waa a disgruntled wing of the SelouB party. Mr. Hale had worked for Mr. Selous last year. They were disgruntled politicians trying to make a party of their own, and In his experience such people never met with much success, J. A, Irving said that It was now time for work and not talk and he believed that on Thursday there would be a snowstorm that would cover up the Hale and the Selous parties alike. Mr. Hale said that experienced men should be In the council. Mr. Hale was first In the council In 1908 and this year he had had nothing to say, Mr. Irving had more experience than Mr. Hale, having served for five years in the council against the two years of Mr. Hale, in one of which tlie council had been run by the mayor and an outsider. Mr. Irving had no fear of the result. Electors frequently stopped him In the street and said they would vote for him. Mr, Hale had no criticism of bis platform. He was silent on the question of saloons, gambling and the liquor traffic. He was afraid to attack these evils. Mr. Irving intended to ask both Mr. Selous nnd Mr. flale where they stood on these questions, le was confident that he would be returned. There was no question about It mul his opponents knew It. He told citizens to lose sight of tbe candidates and vote for the platform. He stood by his platform and if elected would carry ft out. Thomas DesBrisay, nlilermnnlc candidate in the east ward, said that he had made a personal canvass of the lower part of the town. He saw GO to 75 voters and only met with two refusals. He had never yet gone Into anything and lost, and he would not lose this time, He would stay with the mayor and his platform If elected. Thomas Desbrlsay, aldermanlc candidate In the west ward, said that he had been in Nelson for three years. He was well known, his record was clean and he would not betray the confidence of his supporters. He thought It was time for younger blood to look after the Interests of the city. He believed that tbe candidates of the Citizens' party had as much brains, were as clean and sturdy and had as much backbone as the mayor and aldermen of the present year. He would not sully his character by upholding any dirty measure. Mr. Irving would give his best services to the city. It made his blood boil at tlie thought that men should run the city as It had been run In the past year. If the mayor had not enougli backbone to make up his mind on any question without asking a friend's advice be was not the man for the place. Mr. Selous had shown lack of character In consulting Mr. Waterman, whom Mr. DesBrisay believed was an American citizen. He would staunchly uphold the Irving platform. H. MacKenzle, aldermanic candidate in the east ward, Bald that it was hardly his own will that he Was a candidate but he had promised to stand by Mr. Irving and would do so. He was only a workiiigmuii and he thought' that It did not show the best of spirit when the business men declined to come out. He had lived In Nelaon for 12 or 13 years and this was the first time that a mayoralty candidate had had a definite platform. He was proud to stand on tbe same platform with Mr. DesBrisay, who was a successful athlete and who would, he believed, be as successful on the council. He was not known personally to 25 per cent of the electorate and bad not the time to canvass as he would like but he would do his best to carry out the Irving platform. W. Ebbs said that last year W. S. Drewry had shown a splendid grasp of city government In the campaign and yet waa not elected. He thpugbt this showed that they were not earnest In the selection of the best men. They had started well this year with a good platform but moral reform called for the strongest men ana the strongest convictions, and he asked whether they had got the men with the necessary backbone who would stand the ridicule an." abu6e,..of their opponents. The spirit of 1. iculn was needed. He approved of the stand'taken by Mr. DesBriBay. E. B. McDermid said that the Citizens' party had a platform. Mr. Selous' platform was the same as before and Mr. Hale had none at all. Mr, Irving showed that be had backbone. Mr, McDonald was a successful business man and would also handle civic affairs successfully. He had respect for Mr. DesBrisay. Mr. Mackenzie was a Scotchman and was the kind or a man wanted. Dr. Wolverton thought that it would be easy to Improve upon the present council and he had no doubt that Mr. Irving would conduct affairs better and more wisely than the present mayor. The city needed to be cleaned up, It was never so wide open before. Dr. Wolverton was strongly opposed to the liquor traffic. Money went over the bnrs that should go to women and children. The business could be curtailed. There was no more need for saloons In Nelson than In heaven. It would be better for business it they were abolished. The condition of the town was such that people were moving to places where they could bring up their children in a better inoial atmoBphere. He believed that those concerned in cleaning up the town were with Mr, Irving and personally he would do all he could for his success. Mr. Annable said that more aldermanlc candidates would probably be placed In the held and If a full slate was not obtained they might select the best men from the other tickets to complete It. The meeting then resolved Into one for organization .lumosea. No Settlement Arranged WASHINGTON. Jao, S.—EJftorta to secure an adjustment of the strike ot switchmen on the railroads of the northwest have been abandoned. Chairman Knapp of the interstate commerce commission and Commissioner of Labor Netll, the mediators under the Erdman act, had a final conference today with H. B. Perham, representing the railroad employees. It was determined that nothing further could be done to effect a settlement. Desperadoes Attack Bank NEW YORK, Jan. 6.—In a daring at- tempt to hold up and rob a private bank in the Green Point section of Brooklyn this afternoon, four desperate men attacked the clerks in the bank, mortally shot one of them and then gave battle to a crowd on the street. Two escaped and two were arrested, and were identified' by the wounded man as members of the gang. Jimmy Is Chairman TORONTO, Jan. 6.—James aimpBon, the socialist, was elected chairman of the Toronto school board, the only Roman Catholic member present. W. Dineen, voting for him. This is the second time in which a combination has succeeded in defeating L. S. Levee, who is said to be the leader of the ultra Protestant members of the board. Two Boatt Misting HALIFAX, Jan. 6—'There are now only two boats missing of the 17 from itho Canso fleet that were blown out to sea in the blizzard of Tuesday, the Hazei Maud and the Juanlta, on board of which are six men. The searching fleet and passing steamships have brought in crews one by one until tonight only two are out. Sir Wilfrid's Busy Day TORONTO, Jan. 6—Sir Wilfrid Laur- ier had a busy day today. He lunched with P. C. Larkin, had tea with H. M". Mowatkie, and dinner tonight at government house. He waa also a guest at the wedding of Miss Margaret Haney .to Dr. Alfred Spohn. Battleship Aground PHILADELPHIA, Pa„ Jan. 6.—The United States battleship Idaho, which left the Philadelphia navy yard yesterday for Sandy Hook, is aground in the Delaware river about 25 miles below this city. ICE ISJEEN Curling Season Begins Wilh Twenty Rinks PLAY STARTS TONIGHT DRAWS MADE IN BURNS AND BUN- YAN COMPETITIONS—OPENING GAMES ARE IN BURNS—MORE COMPETITIONS LATER-GREEN CURLERS ARE WELCOME Curling is now in full awing at the rink and the official opening of the season of the Nelson Curling club takes place tonight, when the first two games in .the Burns' competition will be played. The games are called to start at 8 o'clock, one contest being between rinks skipped by A. Carrie and J. G. Bunyan and the other between rinks skipped by W. H, Jones and H. Houston. The ice is keen and in splendid shape, •Several scratch games were played last night and at a late hour a large general meeting of the club was held, at which the 80 members thus lar secured were made up into 20 rinks. The draws were then made for two of the club competitions, the Burns and the Bunyan. If more players join rinks will be made for them and provision will be made for them in the competitions. An effort will be made to get these two competitions well under way before the bonspiel. After that the other club competitions will be commenced and will go on all win- ter.New members will be extended a hearty wilcome and will ibe given every encouragement If they are green curlers. The following is the composition of the rinks thus far formed and the way they line up in the Burns competition the last named in each case being tbe Bklp: W. Waldle W. McLean G. Steel J. A. Irving R. Sharp P. Hunden J. Forin H. H. Pitts Noted Banker Dead NEW YORK, Jan. 6.—Cable advices report that Mr. William Seligman, head of the Paris banking firm of Seligman, Freres et Cle and also dean of the American chamber of commerce at Paris, died there today in his eighty- eighth year. Will Give No Information OTTAWA, Jan. 6.—The Bell Telephone company here will instruct its operators in the future to decline to give out Information to the public on sporting or other events because of the expense in the employment of extra girls for which there were no returns. A. B. Netherby V. Irvine Inspector Deane jr. L. Stocks Dr. Frank A. Gibson U., Jimlth, Dr." Guthrie A. Sutherland T. G, Procter W. Thurman , Cupt, Robertson Rev. F. H. Graham G. Douglas F. Deacon H. Bird W. Gosnell T. D. Stark \V. Choaw C. D. Blackwood Roberts Gi. C. Mackey W. B. Farris J. Q. Bunyan. A. McDonald Rev. R. N. Powell A. Per rler E. Q. Smyth D. Proudfoot W. R. JarvU G. Thurman W. Richardson A. Treglllus D. H. Evans F: Seaman C. Braidwood J. M. Armstrong J. Thompson W. H. Jones H. Houston The following Is the draw in the rtunyan competition; Blackwood Wallev Robe'rtson Fox Richardson Bunyan Fraser Forin Carrie Wells Stocks Guthrie Holmes Archibald Smyths Bird Pitts Jones ! '.i., Houston Wallace W. A. Anstie J. C. Gore F. A. Starkey G. P. Wells G. B. Revet P. Gleazer Or; Sued C. McL. Fraser R. Grubb F. W. Cerdno J. M. Holding J. Holmes W. G, Gillett A. D. Emory A. Bunker C. 1. Archibald M. F, Shaw C. Clark W. Pearcy A. Carrie C. Swanriell W. Swannell R. M. Bird J. H. Wallace Robb T. M. Bowman A. E. Marks A. T. walley Creston Board of Trade Banquet (Special to The Daily News.) CRESTON, Jan. 6—'The first annual banquet of the Creston board of trade was held in the Creston hotel on Wednesday evening last. It was regret- able that J. H. Schofield, M.P.P., Harry Wright, M.P.P., and Fred Starkey, being among the guests invited were unable to attend Those present on this occasion were: C. O. Rodgers, R. O. B. Fitzgerald, P. B. Fowler, George Young, O. J. WIgen, A. Okell, C. Cherrington, George Nunn, C. P. Reii, A. S. Fitzgerald, C Huggins, B. C. Wilson, J. B. Moran, E. Jensen, J. K. Johnson, P. R Godfrey, N Brown, J. C. Skinner, Dick Bevan, R. M. Reld, Sam Hatfield, 8. A, Speers, Fred Little, R. J. Long, H. McCreath, J. Compton. George Benny, G. Lowenberg, George Huscnoft, Charles Sutcltfte and Thomas Blrt. After the tables had been cleared the following toasts were proposed: The vice-president of the Creston iboard of trade, proposed by R. S. Bevan. Vice-president C. A. Rodgers replied. George A. M. Young proposed jl toast to the town of Creston coupled with the name of F. G, Little. A toast was then proposed to Mr. Wigen as representing the fruit industry, to which a most appropriate reply was made by Mr. Wigen, Songs were interspersed during the evening by J. C. Skinner, J, J, Atherton and R. O. B. Fitzgerald. E. Jensen being called upon for a speech said that he would prefer making a few remarks on the good shipping facl'ities over the C.P.R. at Creston and of the good work done by the local agent, R. m. Reld. Mr. Jensen then proposed a toast to Mr. Reld which was replied to by the station agent The following votes of thanks were then moved: To the president, vice-president and honorary secretary of the Creston board of trade; to Messrs. Moran and Mead, proprietors of. the Creston hotel for the excellent manner in which they had prepared the banquet, and to Mrs. George Mead and her hotel help for their good work in making the ibanquet such a success. • PRINCES MAY TOUR WORLD • • • • MELBOURNE, Jan. 6.—The Ar- • • gus states that a private letter re- • • ceived here indicates that the • • Princes Edward and Albert will • • tour the empire in 1911 and will • • probably be accompanied by a • • fleet of warships. • ELEVEN YEAR'S INCREASE GROWTH OF THE SMELTERY BUSINESS AT TRAIL LAST YEAR'S FIGURES ARE THE LARGEST ON RECORD Following is a statement showing the tonnages of ore smelted at Trail since 1899. This gives a fair Illustration of tbe expansion of both the lead and silver business at this important smeltery during the past 11 years: Year. Tons. 1899 55,702 1!)00—Copper 91,194 Lead 13,615 104,809 143,771 72,332 1'JOl—Copper 122,036 Lead 21,736 1902—Copper 56,793 Lead 15,530 1903—Copper 152,914 Lead 16,892 1904—Copper 139,760 Lead 18,197 1905—Copper 214,969 bead 25,347 1906—Copper 238,983 Lead 18,102 1907—Copper 263,910 Lead ■ 35,021 1908—Copper 266,579 Lead 51,895 318,474 1909—Copper 374,069 Lead 56,507 429,676 The figures for 1909 contain an estimate not the actual flgureB for the closing month of the year. 298,931 Nation or Colony - MONTREAL, Jan. 6—Judge Matblou, the noted French Canadian jurist in an address delivered tonight before* tbe St, James literary society took objection to the claim constantly made that Canada was a nation. "We are only a colony," said judge Mathieu, "but our constitution is as liberal as can be made in view ot the fact that we are a colony and therefore a dependency." Judgo Mathieu made the rather peculiar remark that in styling himself "king by the grace of God," king Edward has apparently forgotten the act of settlement and forgotten to add "and by the will of the people." Liberal Primaries OT*lV..A, Jan. 6-^Thft liberal primaries preparatory to tomorrow's convention for the choice of a liberal candidate for tlie Ottawa by-election were held tonight. They were well attended In all wards. The three candidates all had their supporters. Auguste Lemleux, brother o£ the postmaster general, Oscar Forest and Dr. R. Chevrier are the candidates. The real fight tomorrow will probably be between the two former. The conservatives will hold a convention next Monday. Will Stop Rough Work TORONTO, Jan, 6 — The O.H.A. executive committee announces that they Intend to nip rough work in the bud, and players that go to the fence often w„i ,b© suspended without further notice. Therefore the reports will be closely scanned and players that have unsavory reputations in so far as rough work is concerned will suffer the extreme penalty. There will be no half way measures. These Soldiers Not Mercenaries NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 6.—Gen. Estrada, leader of the revolutionary forces in Nicaragua, has adopted what Is termed a "level rate" of payment of his soldiers, according to advices received by ihe acting consul of the insurgent government. A general receives no more pay than a private. Twenty cents, gold, a day, it is stated, is the indivlual stipend, regardless of rank. Complains of Irregularities TOROn i 0, Jan. 6—A letter has been received by the city council from J. M. Commeford, one of the defeated aldermanic candidates in ward 4, asking for a recount of the ballots. Mr, Com- meford complains that among the other irregularities, a number of Jewish voters were compelled by the returning officers to vote for three candidates. GRAVEGHARGE Militia Officer Charged Wilh Serious fraud FELLOW Of FICERS ACCUSE MAJOR DE LA RONDE, OTTAWA CHIEF OF POLICE, CHARGED WITH FALSIFICATION OF ACCOUNTS —MANY INSTANCES CITED—OLD DIFFERENCES OTTAWA, Jan. 6—Information was sworn out this afternoon charging major S, E, de la Ronde, chief of tlie Ottawa city police, and commanding officer of No. 5 Co. army service corps, with misappropriation of funds alleged to have taken place in 1908 daring tbe virit of No. 5 company to the Quebec tercentenary. Lieutenants Plnard and Spittal, two officers of tlie company, were t!ie men who laid the infoTmatlon. The summons was issued immediately and will probably he returnable in the police court on Wednesday moraine. TSw action ls the result of long standing differences between major de la Ronde and lieutenants Pinard and Spit- tai. It is understood that they bave a large number of charges which they make against major de la Ronde and it was with a view to bringing the matter to a head that several specific ones were laid. Major de la Ronde asked lieutenants Plnard and Spittal for their resignations as officers of his corps, but both ofiicers it is undestood have refused to resign and have taken this means to justify their action. Lieut. Church also was asked to resign but he ha« refused and will be a witness for the prosecution in their case. The charges were some months ago the subject of a court martial inquiry as a result of which major de la Ronde was reprimanded. It was then sent to the justice department but no action was taken. The charges are laid under 112 and 113 of the Militia act. Tho first charge laid by lieutenants Pinard and Spittal in their information allege that the pay sheet for tbe company's time at the Quebec tercentenary signed- by major de la Roade, is falsified in certain respects which are Indictable under the clauses of the Militia act. ■- IThe other charge relates to the charging of lieutenants Church and Bernard as each having a horse at Quebec, the amount against their names on the pay sheet being $32 in each case, This the officers deny and allege this $32 was not accounted for to either of them, although major de la Ronde drew a check to cover the full amount. es paid to, the Clerk of the House, not lated than 12 January, 1910. Petitions for Bills will not be received . by th* House after Slat January. 1010. Bills must be presented to the House not later than 10th February, 1*10. Reports from Standing Committee on Bills will not be received by the House after Mth February, 1910. THORNTON FELL, Clerk, Legislative Assembly. Victoria 1st November. UflCv lW-tf. toaay a large section of the plant waa wrecked. The night foreman was killed and two other employees were fatally injured. The explosion was caused by the collecting ot gag in one of the ovens which was maintained at an unusual degree of'heat for enamelling metal. m A sprained ankle will usually disable the Injured person for three or four weeus. Thla la due to lack of proper treatment. When Chamberlain's Liniment Is applied a cure may be effected In three or four days. This liniment le one of the best tC*l most remarkable preparations in uae. Sold by all druggists and dealers. Mlnard's Liniment Curea Colds, Etc. FRIDAY JANUARY 7 €*w flatly Slews &^ ODPV PAGE THREE it The Successful Investor is a Student of Conditions and Values • It he has not autflcient capital or is not in a position to conduct money making enterprises he Joins forces ■with Companies under the management of a board of directors whose combined Judgment ensures sseoess. Ho buys at the beginning of an enterprise before the advance In stock takes place. i The safest and most profitable Investment to be found In a new country is land, because as population lactases the demand for land Increases and values are ibound to advance rapidly. It IB a well known fact that land bought around Kootenay lake a tew yeaTs ago at from $1 to |5 per aero has sold as high as |M0 per acre. There are many thousands of acres of good land in West Kootenay for sale at the present time at from «12 to |25 per acre In large tracts. If land has been sold at »100 per acre in small tracts it will still sell at that figure. The value of good land has not decreased. '.%•'■ ' The only reason why buyers are not pouring Into the Kootenays (the choicest and most desirable part of British Columbia for fruit growing) ia because there ls no systematic e.lort being made to go to England and other places to deal directly with the people who wish to buy, as Is being done by firms in the Okanagan, Salmon Arm, Vancouver Island and other places. The Colonial Trust Company propose to remedy this. They propose to buy the best land after having had a report from fruit experts as to what the soil is adapted for, and then sell to people who desire to grow and who understand growing the particular fruit for which the soil Is adapted. If desired the company will clear and plant some ol the land before the purchasers arrive and build homes as directed. That there Is absolutely no risk In buying good land at the lowest possible prloe for cash, must be apparent While enquiries are pouring In, the interest is growing dally and the first issue of stock will soon be all taken up, there la still a ohanoe for Investors In the Kootenays large or small. We would like this to be a home company 1« possible, we want to lay a broad and solid foundation and have everyone working for the company's sucobbb. The dividends should remain here. Our booklet on Trust Companies and the source of their great earning power Is Just out. Bend for it. • The Colonial Trust Company, lid. 411 BAKER STREET NELSON, B.C. Preserved fruits for Connoisseurs Tlie Kootenay Jam Co., limited have earned an enviable repirta- tiop for their canned and preserved ffutts during the past two years First Car of Fruit Shipped From Nelson Factory. WTfie full flavour of the world famous Kootenay . ....'. r-.L.J !_ ,LA K-.iL. II -. Ik. ssag 4) aa ine lull uavuur vi ms vronu ■■minis rannomi Thst>fsO IC 21 fsPfl^nn fruits are retained in Ihtir entirety, as well as the I llCIt* IJ U ■ ^MJVii fruit being unbroken in the preserving. Our method of preserving produces absolutely the finest quality Jams to be ob- tained on the market today ,E*Milt a*n*laan(Fruit Fair, 1Mb. ■as < .'If .n the Gom™01- Oeneral. „JBartftt tory—FRONT STREET, NELSON, B. C With half the labor, and at half the cost of,other soap, Sunlight does the whole washing In half the time, yet without Injuring the most delicate fabric. Use It the Sunlight way. Follow the directions. WS Of THE DOMINION :3viNNIPEG, Jan. 6—Tlraotll|S|0W an excursionist from Lucan, Out., while Salting an old schoolmate, Paddy Ben- njtt at No. 2 fire hall yesterday after- noon stepped backwards through the slide pole aperture on the top floor id turning in mld-alr struck hla head the pavement below and was in- tly killed. there may be no loss of life among the fishermen carried to sea on Tuesday iby the gale, as several missing boats made shore last night and report having .sighted others making for shore. HALIFAX, Jan. 6—It is now thought TORONTO, Jan. 6—The Boston shoe store here was gutted to the extent of •20,000 by fire last night. RBGINA, Jan. 6—Bank clearings for the week ending today were $932,834. EDMONTON, Jan. 6—Bank clearings tor the week ending today were $1,208,- CALGARY, Jan. 6 — Bank clearings for the week ending today were 12,. 910,949. OUEl/rH, JIan. 6 — ATA. George Smith, 60 years old, waa drowned last night by falling Into the cistern at her home. OTTAWA, Jan. 6—In militia orders Capt. O. T. Partington, 102nd Rocky Mountain Rangers, Ib transferred to the reserve of otfficers. OTTAWA, Jan. 6—Col. Sam Hughes, M.P., ls chairman of the board of visitors of, the Royal Military college at Kingston and Col. F. W. Rutherford is added to th^. board. WINNIPEG, Jan. 6—Liberal conventions to nominate candidates for the provincial legislature were held In Dauphin and Beautiful Plains yesterday. In the former Robert Cruse, tiie president of the liberal association was the choice and In the latter E. L. Davis. TORONTO, Jan. 6—The board of education, which first ordered flags to be flown on schools on certain anniversaries, then ordered them to be flown dally, and next not to be flown on Sundays, decided at the. final meeting of the board last night not to fly them at all. TORONTO, Jan. 6 — The coroner's Jury says there was no evidence of foul play In the case of Thomas Hamilton, who died as was alleged from the efrects of ft blow received In a bar room row on Dec. 9 last. Deceased's' *raln showed that) he was liable to have died at any moment. TORONTO, Jan. 6—The train board at the Union station showed that the oHlclals were having trouble handling trains in northern Ontario despite the fact that snow plows had been working all night. The Owen Sound and Teeswater trains were reported five hours late, stalled^ snow banks and tho Indications were that they would be five hours more. OTTAWA, Jan. 6—According to the figures compiled by the census department the population ot British Columbia for the fiscal year was 289,616; Alberta, 273,869; Saskatchewan, 341,621; Manitoba, 446,262; Ontario, 2.269,026, and of Quebec 2,088.466, and of the unorganized territories 68,309. Since March 31 Immigration has totalled 150,000 and of this 100,000 have gone to western Canada. The population of the dominion is now about 7,350,000. STOMACHS FEEL FINE INDIGESTION, HEARTBURN, GAS AND DYSPEPSIA VANISH DIAPEPSIN ENDS MISERY FROM STOMACH IN FIVE MINUTES As there Is often some one In your family who sutlers un attack ot indigestion or some form of stomach trouble, why don't yoq keep some DiapeDslu in the house handy? Thla harmless blessing will digest anything you can eat without the slightest discomfort, and overcome a sour, gassy stomach five minutes after.- Tell your pharmacist to let you rend the formula plainly printed on* these G0-cent cases of Pape's Dlnpepsln, then you will readily see why It makes Indigestion, sour stomach, heartburn and other distress go In five minutes and relieves at once such miseries us belching of gas, eructations of sour undigested food, nausea, headaches, dizziness, constipation and other stomach disorders, Some folks • have tried ao long to find relief from Indigestion and dyspepsia or an out-of-order stomach with the common every-day cures advertised that they have about made- up their minds that they have something olse wrong, or believe theirs ls a case of nervousness, gastritis, catarrh of the stomach or cancer. This, no doubt, Is a serious mistake. Your real trouble Is, what you eat does not digest; Instead, It ferments and sours, turns to ncld, gas and stomach poison, which putrlfy in the digestive track and Intestines, and, besides, polaon the breath with nauseous Odors. A hearty appetite, with thorough digestion, and- without the slightest discomfort or misery of the stomach. Is waiting for you as soon as you decide to try Pape's Dlapepsin. Veteran Railway Man Dead ROCHESTER, N. Y., Jan. 6.—Edward P. Shatter, lor 40 years a New York Central railroad engineer, and who, 40 years ago, aided In founding the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, is dead here, aged 81 years. A short time ago he retired from service. COLD AND BLIZZARD EIGHTEEN BELOW ZERO AT KANSAS CITY VILLAGE WIPED OUT BY FLOOD AND FIRE KANSAS CITY, Jan. 6—Eighteen degrees below zero was recorded unofficially in Kansas City today. It was the lowest temperature in this part of the soutnwest in 12 years. LOUISVILLE, Jan. 6—Snow today covers the greater portion of Kentucky -ennessee and Arkansas with traces as far south as northern Mississippi and Alabama. In Louisville the snow Is a foot deep. SOUTH PORK, Pa., Jan. 6—The village of Gilestown' across the Cone- maugh river from here has been practically wiped out -by flood and fire. No Casualties of any kind occurred but the damage I3 upwards of $50,000. Last night two bridges .connecting Giles- town and South, ork were carried away by the Ice and high water of the river and early today fire broke out destroying a church, school and several stores, NEW YORK, Jan. 6—Three deaths, and injuries to more than 300 persons were reported today as the result of falls during the night and early morning on the slippery walks and pavements, coated from building line to building line with ice from a quarter to an inch thick. Ambulances were on the jump continuously through the morning, the roil of the injured growing hourly. Rain that turned to ice as soon as it hit the ground was responsible for these conditions. Service was fairly regular on the car lines which had been kept open through the night, but vehicle traffic was practically at a standstill, except where the chain tired automobiles proved their ability to navigate the treacherous surfaces. SYRACUSE, Jan. 6—In the face of ii blizzard yesterday Michael Murphy, 65 years of age, with his wife and two grand children, started to drive from Manllus to his home. The sleigh broke down and Murphy wrapping up his wife and the children started for home for another sleigh. Becoming impatient over her husband's long absence, Mrs. Murphy and the children walked home where they found the horse but no trace of Murphy. Parties searched all night for him and today his body was found frozen in a snow drift a short distance from his home. HAVRE, Jan. G—The Hamburg-American line freight steamer Fttrst Bis- mar, from Havana Dec. 21, for Hamburg went ashore during a fog, near Octeville, a mile southwest of Cherbourg today. The weather continues thick. HAVRE, Jan. 6—The passengers of the Furst Bismar were safely landed at Octeville and the cargo has been partially jettisoned. Dropped from Own Club NEW YORK, Jan. 6—The Arctic club of America,- founded by Dr. Frederick A. Cook, and his strong supporter in the north pole controversy, through its board of directors has dropped the name of the Arctic explorer from the rolls of the club. The action of the directors was unanimous and follows hard on the explorer's summary dismissal from the council of the Brooklyn institute of arts and science two days ago. The crossing of Dr. Cook's name from the membership roll of the Arctic club of America, whose president admiral Schley, is Cook's staunch supporter, strips, from the explorer almost the last vestige of scientific honors, only the degree of doctor of philosophy conferred by the university of Copenhagen remains. Carry Fight to President WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.—The American Federation of Labor, through a committee headed by Samuel Gompers, James O'Connell and other union leud- ers, today curried its tight against the United States Steel corporation to President Tart. Tlie committee presented to the president a formal paper in which they set forth 14 different charges or illegality against the steel corporations and asked for an immediate investigation of the so-called trust, which they claim Is operating in defiance of the United States statutes. The president promised to take tbe matter up witli the secretary of commerce and labor and Labor Commissioner Neil. General Manager Resigns WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.—u H. Ack- ert, vice president and general manager of the Southern railway, today tendered his resignation, to take effect on Jan. 15, in order to accept an official position with another railroad company. It has been reported, but Mr. Ackert denied, that he was to succeed T. P. Shontz as president of the Inter- borough Rapid Transit company of New York. Black Hand Murder CHICAGO, Jan. 6—Failing to comply with a demand for 1500 contained in letters signed "the Black Hand," which he received through the mail a few days ago, B. Sinene, 60 years old, an Italian merchant, was shot and Instantly killed by three men this morning while he lay asleep In the rear of the store. The assailants escaped before the notice arrived and no clues have 'been obtained. Works of Fiction BOSTON, Jan. G—The workg. of Dr. iFrederlck A, Cook, the Arctic explorer, instead of being removed from the Boston 'public library, as has been suggested, are designed for a novel honor. While thejibrary authorities will make no special classification of them, the spread on brown bread makes the most delicious sandwiches. A tea- spoonful of OXO to a cup of hot water makes an appetizing, nourishing drink. Children love OXO. 22 Agency for British Columbia—Little Bros., 24 Cordova St, Vancouver THIRD ANNUAL INLAND EMPIRE SPECIAL TRAIN EXCURSION To Los Angeles, Cal. Via O. R. a. N.-Southsm Pacific Leaving Spokane Jan. 17 The $99 rate from Spokane includes railroad ticket for the round trip, which is limited to three months, with stop over privileges returning. Also berth in Pullman car, meals in diner and hotels, side trips and every expense of the going trip of six days. Two tickets entitle holder to a full section and there positively will be no crowding. A special train baggageman will be In charge of all baggage so that members of the party may have access thereto at their pleasure. Make your reservations as Boon as possible, as only a limited number can be accommodated. W. R. SKEY, Travelling Passenger Agent O. R. & N., Spokane, Wash. Scotch Whisky A Genuine Highland Whisky. There are hundreds of brands of so-called ••Scotch Whisky." Many of these are not genuine. For your Health's sake, confine your choice to standard brands; use a whisky of recognized merit. Watson's Whisky is one of these; distilled in the Highlands of Scotland—the district acknowledged to be the best in the world for whisky distilling. We age our Whisky in Sherry wood, and, after careful blending, it is bottled in our warehouse and sealed with an adhesive capsule bearing our name. Every such bottle carries with it our unqualified guarantee of purity and quality. Insist on Watson's "THREE STAR"—A mild, tfloraugUy matured Scotch. "NO. 10"—A lull-boditd. richly flavored Scotch. JAMES WATSON & CO., Limited - Dundee. explorer's books may be placed in the category with literary works. GOVERNMENT GIVES GRANT Scott South Polar Expedition is Now Assured LONDON, Jan, 6—The Scott expedition in search of the south pole is now assured, the government having granted $100,000 towards the $200,000 which is in the estimated expenses. The public subscriptions have hung fire, a total only of between $5S,000 and $60,000 having been raised hut there will be no difficulty now in procuring the small balance required. The expedition will set forth in July. A HINT TO LADIES WHEN SHOPPING If you wanted anything badly1, mid when voii got to tho store were persuaded to take something else lustful, when ydu came away wouldn't you feel a little disappointed Am If somebody bud "got one over you"—and not for your benefit, mind, but foi; their own profit. And when you proved that the something which was represented as being "Just as good" as what you asked for was not as good-was not to be compared with the real thing, wouldn't you feel still WThls Is just the case about Zam-Buk. Like all good things It has many imitations. When buying It juBt ask for Zam- Buk, and see that you get it The name 5 protected by law, and Ib clearly seen on each packet. Don't have anything else! Then you won't feel that somebody has made a few extra cents out of your lack of firmness. Hospital on Fire RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 6—The University college of medicine waa destroyed by fire here this morning. The tire was discovered at 4 o'clock by a nurse in the Virginia hospital to which the college is an annex. All tbe patients in the hospital were saved. The loss is estimated at $150,Mt. Murder and Suicide READING, Pa., Jan. 6.—In a dispute over wages Frederick Neudorfer, timekeeper for the Toledo Construction company, which is doing some local contract work, was shot and killed here today by W. H. Brooks, a negro employee. The murderer committed suicide. Gets Six Months LONDON, Jan. 6.—Herbert Tatlow was sentenced to six months' hard labor for defrauding Miss Laura S. Libbey of New Haven, Conn., of various sums of money. The peculiar properties of Chamberlain'a Cough Remedy have been thoroughly teat- en during epidemics of Influenza, and when It was taken In time we have not heard of a single case of pneumonia. Sold by all druggists and dealers. Minard'i Liniment Cures Diphtheria. MQ-. FOUR «he ihtttB pctt>». FRIDAY JANUARY 7 »»»»,«> Mtl'WMIIIttIM »tl1111 l**»tt»«M*»»««*M« Seasonable Goods Bovrll 2-os. bottles , $.35 4-oz. bottles 65 8-oz. bottles 110 lB-oi bottles 1.75 Johnston's Fluid Beef 2-oz. Una ? .30 4-oz. tins '15 8-oz. tins 85 16-os. botUes 1.00 Nutri-Ox Tomato Bullion 20-oz. bottles ' 11.00 Bovrll Cordial 20-oz. bottles $1.00 Nutrl-Ox Tomato Bullion and Bovrll Cordial are specially .put up for hotel and restaurant trade, Armour's Beef Tubes 12 dozen In ease $5.50 The Hudson's Bay Stores jj ****t*i************************************************i Imperial Bank of Canada £>>, HEAD OFFICE, TORONTO Capital Authorized $10,000,000 CaplUI Fald Up 15,000,000 Reserve Fund 15,000,000 D. R. WILKIE, President HON. ROBT. JAFFRAY, Vlce-Pras. BRANCHE8 IN BRITISH COLUMBIA: Arrowhead, Cranbrook, Fernle, Golden, Kamloopi, Michel, New Michel, ^ Moyie, Nelson, Revelstoke, Vancouver and Victoria, 8AVINGS DEPARTMENT 1 Interest allowed on deposits at current rata from date of deposit NELSON BRANCH J. M. LAY, Manager. Canadian Bank of Commerce HEAD OFFICE, TORONTO ESTABLISHED 1867 B. E. WALKER, President. Reserve Fund 6,000,000 ALEXANDER LAIRD, Oen. Man, Paid-up Capital $10,000,000 TRAVELLERS' CHEQUES The new Travellers' Cheques recently issued by this Bank are a most convenient way in which to carry money when travelling. They are 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 is stated on the face of each cheque, while In 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 Mount Royal, O.C.M.G., Hon. President. Hon. Sir George Drummond, K.C.M.G., President Sir Edward 8. Clouston, Bart, Vice-President and Gen. Manager. BRANCHE8 IN BRITISH COLUMBIA' Armstrong, Enderby, Greenwood, Kelowna, Nelson, New Denver, Nicola, New Westminster, Rossland, Summerland, Vancouver, Vernon, Victoria, Chllllwack, Hosmer.... Z j[i ' NELSON BRANCH L. B. DEVEBER, Manager. The Royal Bank of Canada INCORPORATED IWt. CaplUI 14,800,000 Reserve 15,500,000 Total Assets $58,000,000 A general banking business transacted. Savings Bank Department at all offices. Savings Bank Department at all offices. Interest allowed on deposits of one dollar and upwards at highest current rates, compounded half yearly. Money may be withdrawn without delay. Nelson Branch We receive Accounts of Corporations, firms and Individuals on favorable terms and shall be pleased to meet or correspond with those who contemplate making change* or opening new accounts, A. a NETHERBY, Manager ANNOUNCEMENT Dear Sir: We have disposed of our Nelaon business and good will to Mr. E. B. McDermid of Nelson who has been In the brokerage business here for the past ten years. The actual transfer takes place on the, 10th of January, 1910, on and after which date Messrs. Mlghton & Oavanaugh will open an office in the Dominion Trust building, Vancouver, B.C., doing a general brokerage iHwineu, - The growth of Vancouver as a financial and stock centre has bees pile- nominal. We feel, therefore, that we, as members of the Vancouver Stock Exchange, can give our many clients more prompt and .better service than has been possible in the past We will make a specialty of the stock business, and any orders entrusted to our care will receive our prompt and careful attention. Soliciting your esteemed patronage in our new home and predicting for * our successor a brilliant carrer, we are, yours truly, MIGHTON & CAVANAUGH BROKERS Colonial Trust Company, Limited NELSON, B. C. Incorporated Under the Laws of British Columbia. Authorised CaplUI, $500,000. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. A. W. WRIGHT, President W. F. ROBERTS, Vice President B. S. LENNIE. 8. M. BRYDGE8. E. B. MCDERMID. W. O. McMORRIS, J. D. ANDERSON. k B, BORDEN. T. D. STARK. A. W. WRIGHT, Manager. W. R, ALLEN, Secretary W. N. POOLE, Treasurer The Company acts as Agents 'or clients residing elsewhere, In the Investment of moneys, care of securities, loans, mortgages, etc. Office, 410 Baker St., Nelson, B. C. Tally Cards When you plan your card parties you will think of Tally cards. When you think of Tally cards think of Thomson's. We have a very large assortment of Tally cards at 16c. and 20c. a dozen. We have also a large assortment at from 25c, to 50c. a dozen. We show the very latest things in Tally cards and every number Is neat and artistic In design. If you want something that Is distinctive see us. W. a. THOMSONS,34-, Book*MMli»r and Stationer ©he ©«% $Un>** Published at Nelaon Every Horning Except Monday, by Newt Publishing Company, Limited IT. G. McMORRIS Manager A DISTORTED VIEW The discussion of the navy question which is In progress throughout Canada Is bringing forth a variety of views In regard to what our relations to the mother country should he in regard to this matter as well as generally. Among those who have expressed themselves In connection with these matters is Mr. C. A. Dansereau, editor of one of the leading papers of Hlontreal and a well-known figure In the affairs of that city, who takes a position which will cause a great deal of surprise and with which he will find few supporters among Canadians. His view, as given in an interview published in the New York Herald, is that Canada should not contribute to imperial defense and that this country would be better off were It freed of its connection with the mother country. Mr. Dansereau's reasons why Canada should not contribute to imperial defense are as follows: "Down to the present time English conquests have brought nothing to Canada, and the more Great Britain acquires new territories the more she will expose herself to warB which will not interest us in the slightest degree." He then goes on to say that these extensions of territory are of benefit only to British merchants and refers to the result of Canada's British connection as follows: "And let us not forget this grave matter, that If Canada ls today powerful It is not to Great Britain that she owes it. It Is entirely to herself. In proportion as she snatches a fragment of autonomy from the often ill- tempered and retrograde mother country In that proportion does she grow. Our prosperity has not cost England 25 cents. We have made ourselves, and If the mother country had given us 60 years ago the elbow room we enjoy today we should have been able to follow more closely the progress of our neighbors, the United States, who had become their own masters before ub." Mr. Dansereau loses sight of several facts in reaching bis conclusions. In the first place he neglects to take Into consideration the fact that the British army and tbe British navy are protect* Ing Canada just as much as any other portion of the empire. This being bo, what argument can Mr. Dansereau, as a self-respecting . Canadian, advance against Canada' contributing her fair share toward the maintenance of that army and that navy? How also can he say that the British territorial extension is undertaken for - the benefit of British merchants alone? Have not Canadian merchants the same opportunities in any new markets opened up by Great Britain as have those of the old country? In line with his stand on these matters are his remarks about Canada's progress having been deterred through her British connection. Mr. Dansereau forgets for the moment that had it not been for British pluck and British valor Canada, or part of it, at least, would still, in aU likelihood, be a colonial possession of France or it would years ago have become part ot the United States. In 1759 Wolfe wrested Canada from the control of the French and in 1812 British troops and British ships helped defend the country from the attacks of the Americans. Had it not been for the assistance of the British army and the British navy on that occasion what might have been the ending of the contest? Let Mr. Dansereau ask himself what greater liberty Canadians would have today if the country were still a vassalage of France or had become a part of the United States. And In thiB connection it would be well for him to remember that every measure of liberty which Canadians enjoy today, and no people on earth enjoy more, has been freely and cheerfully accorded them by the mother country. Mr. Dansereau has a perfect right to hold and to express what views he likes In regard to these matters, but it is to be hoped that they will not any- wnere be taken as those of Canadians generally, for they are not. EDITORIAL NOTES Judging by cable dispatches the British elections are developing Into a real lively scrap. The two royal princes, Edward and Albert, will receive a heartyi welcome In all parts of the empire if they make a trip around the world next year as dispatches say they are likely to, and nowhere more so than in Canada. Great Britain's naval expenditure for next year, it Is said, will require to be £40,000,000 if the two-power standard is to be maintained, for the protection not only of the mother country Itself, but also of the overseas dominions. And there are those in Canada who say that the people of the old country should bear this burden without any assistance from the treasury of this Dominion, whether in the way of money dr ships. Winter Carnival for Fernle (Special to The Daily News.) FERNIE, B. C., Jan. 6.—The Ladles Benevolent society, held their first dance of the season in Bruce's hall last night, and a large number of citizens were present to show their appreciation of the good work being accomplished hy this excellent organization. As the floor of the ball room was tn perfect condition and the music all that could be desired the whole affair was a grand success. Fernie is going to hold a winter carnival next month If the plans that are now under consideration meet with the support from the business men of the city, which it is expected they will. It is proposed to have horse and dog races, hockey matches, bonspiel, snow- shoe races, tobogganing, and many other sports. An energetic committee of prominent citizens ls now working on tbe proposition and there is little doubt but that It will be a splendid success. J, R. Pollock, president of the Pollock Wine company, returned from Sopkane last night after a short business trip In the interests of bis company. Lashes for Assault WINNIPEG, Jan. 6 — William F. T. Howell, a young Englishman, was today sentenced to two years in the penitentiary and 15 lashes for forcing his way into a house representing him* self as a health officer and attempting an assault on tbe landlady. King Alfonso Returns MADRID, Jan. 8—King Alfonso returned to Madrid today from Andalusia, where he went ostensibly to hunt, though it was reported at the time of bis departure from there tbat he was about to undergo an operation for the relief ofi trouble of the ear and nose. ROWING AT THE COAST VANCOUVER AND SEATTLE WILL HAVE SUMMER RACE8 CANADIANS WILL COMPETE WITH UNIVERSITY MEN Manager Victor Zednick of the university of Washington at Seattle, and J. Fyfe Smith, an official of the Vancouver rowing club, bave arranged for a couple of races next summer between the Vancouver and Washington crews, says the Vancouver News-Advertiser. The eight oared shell ordered a few weekB ago by the Vancouver club will be here in April and this will enable local oarsmen to have a crew ready about the second week in June, when the international eight-oared race will be rowed on Lake Washington. Earlier In the season the college will send a four-oared crew to Vancouver. . Intercollegiate rowing between the colleges of the Pacific coast will probably be abandoned, owing to the fact that rowing is now on the wane in California and the university of Washington will likely arrange for races every year with Vancouver and Victoria crews. It will be Vancouver's first at- ■tempt to produce a champion eight oar crew. But as the majority of the men have at some time or another held'a seat in an eight-oared shell It ls expected that a strong crew can be turned out. In the fours Vancouver leads the way, having won the championship for the last two years and this year they will go out to win the Buchanan cup for all time. The N.P.A.A.O. regatta will be held in local waters this year and it ls expected that the university of Washington will enter several crews in the various events. Football Star Punished ANN HARBOR, Mich., Jan. 5—At a meeting of the engineering faculty this afternoon to consider the case of J. 3. Miller of Detroit, the university of Michigan football star, who waa recently declared to have been Ineligible to a position on the 1909 team, a letter was drafted to Miller citing him to appear -before the faculty tomorrow. He will be asked to show cause why he should not receive such discipline and punishment as the faculty has decided to inflict upon him. No member of the faculty will say what the punishment will be but it is said that Miller will face absolute dismissal or suspension. Shrubb Quit During Race TORONTO, Jan. 6—A little over five miles was as far as Alf. Shrubb could go in his race last night against Meadows at the Excelsior rink. The boy from Guelph finished bis ten miles in 85:31 1-4, very fast time if the track measurements. were correct. Meadows led In tbe first mile and Shrubb in the second and third. Meadows took command again in the fourth and- Shrubb in the fifth; MeadoWB was leading by about a lap when Shrubb quit. Amateur hockey In the East MONTREAL, Jan. 6—The opening game In the interprovlnclal amateur hockey league was played off on the ice tonight between Victorias and the M.A.A.A., both local teams. The score in the first half was 13 to 3 In favor of Victorias. The second half was more even when the M.A.A.A. scored' two goals. The final score was 13 to 5. "Kid" Gleason Released PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 6—The Philadelphia National league baseball club has decided to release "Kid" Gleason, its former Becond baseman. The club will make an effort to secure him a Fred Irvine & Co. We Extend to All Our Friends and Patrons.. A Happy and Prosperous New Year We are starting the new year with a clearance ot all winter lines which we will sell at prices much less than cost rather than carry over into stock. Special Bargains in Ladies' Coats, Suits, Furs, Skirts and Waists.'. Evening Dresses and Wraps at Special Discount to Clear Ladies' 6loves, Hose, Neckwear and Belts at Reduced Prices .'. Bargains in Wool Blankets, Wool Comforters and Eider Down Quilts Fred Irvine & Co. position as manager of some minor league team. McFarland After Welch CHICAGO, Jan. 5 — Packey McFarland, Chicago's lightweight fighter, left today for New York from where he will take steamer for England. Packey goes tor the express purpose of forcing Freddie Welch to meet him on tbe oLiier side. He says be has given up all hope of securing a match with Battling Nelson. ' First In National League MONTREAL, Jan. 6—.The new Na tional hockey league made ith bow last night with a game (between tbe Cobalt team and Les Canadiens of Montreal In the Jubilee rink. It was a red hot affair, the Montreal team winning out by a great rush at the end when they tied Cobalt's lead of two goals and then went one better. The final score was 7*6. If you want a delightful mid-winter trip why not go on the third annual Los Angeles excursion via the O. R. & N. from Spokane on January 17. See advertisement on another page. 210-11 Mlnard's Liniment Cures Garget In Cows. Give Your Wife a Diamond You know she has always wanted one. 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A hot campaign was waged at the end of the year as a result of deaths following vaccination here and elsewhere. Adds Fuel to Fire WASHINGTON, Jan. 6—'The Balling- er-Plnchot controversy was made more Intense today by the reading in the senate of a letter addressed by Mr. Plncbot to senator DoUiver la which the course adopted by L. R. Gravis, with assistance of Messrs. Price Shaw of the bureau of forestry, was warmly approved. Vessel In Danger .ICTORIA, Jan. 6—Estevan wireless station reports a two masted schooner seen off there, first at 10:35 a.m.; has been dangerously manoeuverJng near the shore, four miles from Hesquoit. Tbe vessel was close to shore, the reason being unknown. She was later obscured by fog and has shown no signals. • Dies of Blood Poisoning OTTAWA, Jan. 6.—L. A. E. St. Pierre, accountant of tbe National bank here, and well known in financial and fraternal circles, died suddenly here this morning, of blood poisoning following an operation. Wallbam. Granite mine J. Hanson. Crawford ty. 1. Rogerson, Wadena; wife. Lewlnon. B.D.; J. 1. Cattorn, Spokane; O. A. Mason, Lethbrldge; M. Stevenson, Mid- J. Butler, city; J. Qunnt Tarrys; W. Cot- A. Brit net, Carlovale, _j, Victoria; H. Qrelg, :e, Gravesend, England Dick, Slocan Junc- ctnto; F. Johnson, Van- city: A, McDonald, M. Agree to Arbitrate CINCINNATI, O., Jan. 6.—Danger of a strike of telegraph operators on the Big Four railroad passed today when a committee ot telegraphers and officials of the company agreed to arbitrate and to abide by the decision of the arbitrators.. Winnipeg Bank Clearings WINNIPEG, Jan. 6.—The bank clearings tor the week ending today were $19,286,320. The Standard Furniture company bave been so fortunate aa to secure the services of Mr. R. S. Brereton In connection with the undertaking establishment. Mr. Brereton has been with the leading house at Victoria and Is a fully licensed and competent undertaker and embalmer. 223-4 NAVY MENACE (Continued from First Page.) adaptibllity and by taxing our best customers and the food of their fellow citizens were trying to impose on the country a fiscal disability which all ought to regret. Lord Crewe, speaking at Hyde, said he had been called to account for making a statement that the colonies were astounded at the action of the lords. It was true that in certain of the overseas dominions there were second chambers which could deal with finance, but there was no anology between the second chambers of many of the colonies and the action of the house of lords. If the electors agreed to that action they would become serfs of the lords. A verbatim report of Lord Lansdowne's speech shows that his lordship said in part: "I wonder how much longer we shall he content with a waiting policy with regard- to the colonies. They are stretching out their hands to us. How long are we going to be foolish enough not to grasp them while yet there is time? I remember two years ago a discussion in the house of lords when some of us called attention to a treaty which was being negotiated between Canada and Prance. We pointed out that the effect of that treaty Would be to deprive ub of part of that preference which Canada generously from her heart had given us. Our warning has come true." After quoting a recent speech of Hon. W. S. Fielding and Hon. George Foster in reference to similar treaties with other countries, Lord Lansdowne asked, "How long do you think Canada will wait and abstain from entangling alliances if we keep ber at arm's length as we have during the past few years? That Is tbe question you have to look In the face." x Lord Roseberry Informs the correspondent of the Canadian Associated Press that he is against the government on three out of four issues before the country. LONDON, Jan, 6.—Premier Asqulth, David Lloyd-George, John Burns and other members of the government occupied tonight In denouncing A. J. Balfour's alarmist references to Germany and refuting hts accusations of the un- preparedness of the navy. Mr. Lloyd-George, who received an ovation at Peckham, a London district, described Mr. Balfour's speech as the last resort of a thoroughly desperate man, who saw that his cause was lost. Mr. Balfour had indulged tn plucking the German eagle's tall feathers, and tall-twisting had become a discreditable practice, he said, even in America. He was sorry to see the leader of a great party and an ex-premier reduced to the extremity of following In the footsteps of the most discredited type of politicians in the United States. Such talk was dangerous to the world's peace and a disgrace to British politics. Great Britain, the chancellor went on, in her time had warred with almost every country, but never with Germany. On the contrary, she generally had Germany fighting with her. During the past decade Great Britain had built nearly double the number of battleships constructed by Germany, but if the ratio was inverted he would not he afraid, because Great Britain had the men behind the gun. "But," he added, "we will continue to build warships faster than Germany." (Canadian Associated Freda,. LONDON, Jan. 6.—Mr. Lloyd-George claimed exports had increased £4,H59,- 000 for December, beating the record established in 1907 by over £1,000,000, while imports and exports together increased to £5,000,000. He prophesied 1910 would be another record ,"*n" #(ir trade. At Ipswich Mr. Baltour again emphasized the gravity ot the issues. Those who opposed tariff reform were honest, benighted but antiquated. Great Britain had now to face tariffs deliberately built for attracting to communities skill and energy. Great Britain is the object of assault by all the greatest Industrial countries of the world. Mr. Balfour added there was no greater historical error than to imagine the house of lords unchanged. Its glory was it had seen its way to adapt Itself to the needs of growing democracy. The house of lords could be improved and he wanted to see it improved, but he wished to see the question undertaken by both parties conjointly. Nobody who understood the house really believed it out of harmony with the sentiment of the people. He said with confidence that Its actions in recent years would have been followed by any second chamber, however constituted. Reginald McKenna dealt exhaustively with the naval question. He declared Germany could now build as fast as Great Britain, and declared that the navy was not 16,000 men short of complement nor were the naval stores depleted. Great Britain had 12 docks capable ot caring for dreadnoughts, not three, and In 1912 would have 16 to Germany's nine. It was grossly untrue to say that Germany had more *ast destroyers. The navy Is unassailable, and for the sake of the decencies ot public life he demanded that his opponents should prove their words with facts and figures or cease using them. No fewer than 47 important meetings were held tonight; ten cabinet ministers, five ex-ministers and 22 peers were among the speakers. EDINBURGH, Jan. 6.—Arthur Dewar, M. P. for South Edinburgh, has been campaigning for the last ten years tor the taxation of land values and the breaking up of estates. In an Interview yesterday he said that people are ■ intensely aroused. "No matter what the result ot election is," he said, "things can never again be as they have been." Mr. Dewar, who recently visited Canada, said that If he could take people ot Great Britain up to Queen's park, Toronto, and show them Ontario's local self-government machinery at work, all opposition to the application WHAT YOU NEED IN NELSON Our Celebrated 'DBrand' Grained Leather Clogs Nicely lined with felt inside, den's or women's, youth's or girl's '•' PRICE $1.25 PER PAIR Stores supplied In quantity at wholesale rates. Everyone about Nelson ought to have the "G. Brand" Clogs. Until you try them you don't know what you are missing. Customers more than pleased. Agent; W. J. BARTRAM 2316 Sixth Ave., Vancouver MINARD'S LINIMENT Co., LIMITED. Sirs'—I have used your MINARD'S LINIMENT for the past 26 years and whilst I have occasionally used other liniments I can safely say that I have never used any equal to yours. If rubbed between the hands and inhaled frequently. It will never fall to cure cold in the head In twenty-four hours. It Is also the best for bruises, sprains, etc. Tours truly, J. Q. LESLIE. Dartmouth. of a similar system would vanish. A majority of the Scotch and Irish favored it, but in England people were still suspicious that it would be derogatory to the dignity of the imperial parliament. The peculiar properties of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy have been thoroughly tested during epidemics of Influenia, and when it waa taken In time we have not heard of a Blngle case of pneumonia. Sold by alt druggists and dealers. CERTIFICATE OF IMPROVEMENTS Clarendon and Clarendon Fraction Mineral TAKE NOTICE that I, F. C. Groen, Claims • situate in the Nelson Mining Division of West Kootenay district. Where located: On Whiskey creek, about two miles north of Erie. B. C. TAKE NOTICE that I, John Drummond Anderson, surveyor, of Trail, B.C., acting as agent for C. C. Ladd, Free Mlner'B Certificate No. B15957, intend, sixty days from the date hereof, to apply to the Mining recorder for a Certificate of Improvements, for the purpose of obtaining a Crown Grant of the above claims. And further take notice that action, under section 37, must be commenced before the issuance of such Certificate of Improvements. Dated this 14th day of September, A.D. 1W9. JOHN DRUMMOND ANDERSON. 25-9-OMw. TAKE NOTICE that I, R. Ryley, of Rob- son, B.C., occupation rancher, intend to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the northwest corner of lot L 81)70, thence 20 chains north, thence 20 chains east, thence 20 chains south, thence 20 chains west, comprising *> ncres more or less. ». RYLEY. Nov. 10, 1909. 11-11-09-8 NELSON LAND DISTRICT, DISTRICT OF WEST KOOTENAY. Take notice that C. P. Ryan of Rossland, B. C, occupation cleric, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the N. E. corner of Lot 8141, thence west SO chains, thence north 40 chains, thence east 80 chains, thence south 40 chains more or less on lake shore to point of commencement, containing 320 acres more or less. C. P. RYAN. J. H. FEENEY, Agent. Nov. 23, 1909. 4-12-09-8W. NELSON LAND DISTRICT, DISTRICT OF WEST KOOTENAY. TAKE NOTICE that I, O. A. Konnlnjj- ton, of Salmo, B. C, occupation, blacksmith, Intend to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about 14 chains north of tbe S. W. corner of R. No. 927. thence south 20 chains, thence west 80 chains more or less thence north 20 chains, thence east 80 chains more or leas, to point of commencement, containing 160 acres more or less. Ql. A. KENNINGTON. Oct. 12, 1909. 10-U-09-8 Take notice that I, Angus MaeNeEsh, of Montreal, P. Q., occupation solicitor. Intend to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about ft chains east of the N. W. corner of T. L. No. 30062, thence north 40 chains, thence east 80 chains, thence south 40 chains, thence west SO chains to point of commencement, containing 320 acres more or less. August 31, 1909. ANGUS MACNEI8H, MO-09-Sw. P. U. SIEMENS, Agent. NELSON LAND DISTRICT, DISTRICT OF WEST KOOTENAY. Take notice that I, Charles Maseralls, of Salmo, B. C, occupation sawyer, intend to apply for permission to purcnase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the S. W. corner of P-R. No. 905, thence south 20 chains, thence east 20 chains, thence north 20 chains, thence west 20 chains to point of commencement, containing 40 acres more or leas. November 30, 1909. 942-09-Sw CHARLES MASERALLS. NELSON LAND DISTRICT, DISTRICT OF WEST KOOTENAY. TAKE NOTICE that I, C. Clark, of Nelson, B. C, occupation grocer, Intend to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the B. E. corner of Lot 9763, thence east 40 chains, thence north 40 chains, thence west 40 chains, thence south 40 chains to point of commencement, containing 160 acres mora or less. C. CLARK. ROBERT THOMPSON, Agent, Oct. 2, 1909. g*10-0M NBLSON LAND DISTRICT DIBTRICT OF WEST KOOTENAY Take notice that L T. O. Ollls, of Rossland, B.C., occupation clerk, intena to apply for permission to purchase the fol< lowing described lands: Commencing at a post slanted t,t the S. W. corner ot Lot 9881, thence east. 60 chains, thence south 20 chains, thence west 60 chains, thence north SO chains to point ot commencement, containing 120 acres more or 1.... - y T. H. OLMS. Nov. 24. MM. 4-lS-M-Hr X PAor -i v« i Our January Clearance Sale Grows Greater As It Goes On. To-Day We Bring Forward More Sale Offerings The one dominating purpose now Is to clear counters, shelves and stock rooms or winter goods. Clearance and price cutting here go hand in hand. To move out goods we mark down prices. And as they must go quickly we cut costs deeply. The clearance shall be speedy and complete. Values veer to heretofore unreached heights as prices reach heretofore unrecorded low levels. Dally Is demonstrated In new offerings the clear fact that this event Is our greatest value giving effort. We search the stock for surpluses and laggards and these immediately get greater price reductions. Every purchase brings you a great profit, alone possible at this sale. Don't miss sharing In under-priced offerings like these. Ladles, Cashmere Hose, regular 35c, for 22c. 10 doz. Vests and Drawers, odd lines, regular up to $1.50 each, at exactly half price. |1.50 Wrappers, made ot heavy qual ity printed Flannelette, for 95c. $2.25 Wrappers, fancy trimmed, for $1.54). White Vesting Blouses, regular up to $2.25, for $1.50. Children's $5.00 coats for $2.50. Children's $6.50 Coats for $3.25. Children's $7.50 Coats for $3.75. Children's $9.00 Coats for $4.50. 20 doz. Ladies' Handkerchiefs in Irish Lawn for 25c. a dozen. Fleece lined underwear for 20c, a garment. Black Sateen Blouses, regular $1.25. $1.50, $1.75 values for 95c. 1000 yards Taffeta Silk, all colors, regular price $1 yard, for 75c. 500 yards Wool Dress Goods in plain and fancy Panama, Serges and Cashmere, regular 65c. and 75c, for 49c. Bargains in Blankets, Comforters. Flannelettes, Gloves, Linen. Towelling. Curtains, Furs, Coats and Suits. MEAGHER & CO. Merely turn two iron buttons, then draw out grates with your hands, as shown. Easy, quick,- simple to remove J the strong y Duplex grates and f change to wood grates. J . No plumber required. ^--^ / BooKlet on request. \ f ^m*~s—sms—mws—smsms—essesasemsmsmms—mmsMsmslsmsmmmmesm^ MCCLARYS NELSON LAND DISTRICT. DISTRICT OP WEST KOOTENAY. Take notice that I, Mary K. Siemens, of Deer Park, B. C, occupation married woman, Intend to apply for permission to purchase tbe following described lands: Commencing at a poBt planted about 20 chains east of the N. W. corner uf Annie Buhler's application to purchase, thence north 60 chains, thence east 80 chains, thenoe south 60 chains, thence west 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres more or less, August 81. 1909. MART K. SIEMENS. 4-10-09-Sw. P. H. SIEMENS. Agent. CERTIFICATE OP IMPROVEMENTS Alexandra, Edward VII., and Placer Fraction Mineral Claims, situate in the Nelson Mining Division of West Kootenay district. „ , «_ , Where located: On Wolf Creek, near Queen mine. TAKE NOTICE that I, P. C. Oreen. acting as agent for Charles Lewiston, Free Miner's Cerltflcate No. B. 16066, Intend, 60 days from the dat« hereof, to apply to the Mining Recorder for Certificates of improvements, for the purpose of obtaining Crown Grants of the above claims. And further take notice that action, under section 87, must be commenced before the Issuance of such Certificates of Improvements. Dated this 8th day of December, A.D. 1909. P. C. GREEN, 9-12-09-Sw. Nelson. B.C. NELSON LAND DISTRICT. DISTRICT OF WEST KOOTENAY. TAKE NOTICE tnat I, Lome Thompson, of Salmo, B. C, occupation, teamster, Intend to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the S. E. corner of *P. B. No. 817, thence south 40 chains, thence west 20 chain** thence north 40 chains, thence east 20) chains to point of commencement, containing 80 acres mor« nr lem LORNE THOMPSON. BERNARD FEENEY, Agent. Oct. 13, 1909. 6-ll-0B-tW. NELSON LAND DISTRICT. DISTRICT OF WEST KOOTENAY. Take notice that I, M. A. MoKllllcan, ot Montreal, P.Q., occupation married woman, intend to apply for permission to purchase the folowlng described lands: Commencing at a post planted about So chains east of the N.W. corner of Lot; 8318, thence north 80 chains, thence east 80 chains, thence south 80 chains, thence wast 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres more or less. August 30, 1909. M. A. McKILLICAN, 4-10-09-Sw, P. H. SIEMENS, Agent. ] ma pais stew* FRIDAY JANUARY 7 IS BY FAR THE BEST STRENGTHENING TONIC. We will supply it to any one with the understanding that if it does I not do what we claim we will refund the money paid us for it Win. RUTHERFORD, Druggist, - Nelson, B.C. | TONIGHT—FRIDAY Overture—La Traviata Gem Orchestra. e. A. MELANCON. Director Moving Pictures: A Nugget of Gold. Ezra Kendall's. Halfway House. A one act farce by DANIELS AND MACK Comedy Sketch Artists Illustrated »ong "Will the Angels Let Me Play?" by Frank Daniels. ED FINLAY Ventriloquist and Entertainer Moving Pictures; Saving the Tidal. Tho Blind Pilgrim. Doors Open at 7:15; Show starts at 7:30 Admission: Children 15c; Adults, 25c. By Special Appointment Purveyors to H.E. the Governor General. Here We Are Again With Something New Jams of exquisite flavor made by combining the following fruits: Strawberries and Plums. Strawberries and Apples. Plums and Apples. All are guaranteed to be of the finest and purest quality. Put up in 5 lb. pall8 only hy Kootenay Jam Co., Ltd. Nehon,B.c. i WESTERN CANADA'S GREATEST SCHOOL Sprott-Shaw Business Institute Best equipped school west of Toronto. New Year's term opens f;^^;^j^^WjffffmfW?»WW^«t^M*M''«MMeMMMMtMM°**« Vancouver, B.C. R. J. SPROTT, B.A., Mgr. Send for catalogue _ Jan. 3. i ROUGH and DRESSED LUMBER Doorii Windows, Mouldings. Shingles, Turned Works sad Brackets. Consists and up to date stock always on hand. Mcil orders promptly attested to. A. Q. LAMBERT & CO. GOVERNMENT ELEVATOR MANITOBA GRAIN GROWERS ARE PRESSING FOR THEM REPRESENTATIVE OF MILLING CONCERN EXPLAINS POSITION WINNIPEG, Man., Jan. 0.—It was decided at a meeting of the Manitoba Grain Growers* association last night to send a delegation to Ottawa during the last week in January to urge upon the Dominion government the necessity of taking over and operating the terminal elevators. The Alberta and Saskatchewan Grain Growers' association, tbe Dominion grange and Dominion Millers' associations will be invited to send along delegates on tbe occasion. Representations will also be made to have tbe Grain act of this province amended. The Saskatchewan legislature has passed a memorandum requesting the Dominion government to take over the terminal elevators and the directors or the association will ask that the Manitoba government assist them in securing this concession from the Dominion government. W*. A. Black, general manager of the Ogilvie Flour Mill company for the west, was interviewed today with respect to the proposed government ownership of elevators and stated: "The policy of our company has always favored the greatest possible freedom to farmers in the marketing and disposal of their products, and in so far as the present proposal that the government should operate a line of elevators Is concerned, we have no objection to offer whatever so long as they are conducted on a business basis. The rates, in my opinion, should be made so as to not to exceed the actual cost with due regard to the matter of depreciation, the necessary interest on the investment and some reasonable amount towards a sinking fund. "Country elevators generally are not now, and never have been In our experience, a commercial proposition by themselves, but rather a means of handling from the fanner to the cars In order to facilitate more rapid transportation, thus obviating blockades and the provision of necessary storage. "Our company, however, is not interested to same extent as the elevator companies whose business is confined to the handling of grain for others and buying and selling grain, whereas the matter of selection and accumulation for future UBe of grain of suitable quality for our milling requirements makes a line of Interior elevators of our own a necessary adjunct to our business." End of Musical War PARIS, Jan. 6—Andre Messagre> joint director of the Paris opera house, stated today that an agreement between the Metropolitan and the Manhattan opera companies was foreshadowed in an interview with Oscar Ham* mersteln cabled here. Director Mes- sagre thought that such an unuerstand- ing would restore the equilibrium of the operatic world. He declared that the extreme competition in New York resulting in the ridiculously high prices paid there had thoroughly demoralized the artists of Europe. The ending of the musical war in iSew York would he believed be followed hy a return to normal conditions on both sides of the Atlantic. Minard's Liniment Cures Distemper. BUILDING ACTIVITIES MARCH OF PROGRESS STILL REMAINS UNCHECKED ONLY THREE DECREASES IN LONG LIST OF CITIES As yet the lateness of the season has, seemingly, had no deterring effect upon uperutlons In the building line. The sound ot tho hammer and the metallic ring of the trowel resounds throughout the land, and even the section where the severity or the north winds usually lessens the force of activity, the march of progress still remains hut little checked. While the mildness of the weather has been instrumental In giving a furthering impetus to late fall developments, yet the needs of a great growing country and heavy demand for new accommodations are, in the main, the real motive factors in tne great ii'ilmlldlng which lit taking place. The returns for November show a healthy proportionate increase in all the provinces of the Dominion. Permits were issued for new work representing an aggregate value practically doubling that of the same period of lust year, and the comparative amounts, as supplied Construction, places the average gain for the month ut 57 per cent! a must remarkable advance for this time of year. Out of the list of 18 cities reporting, only three decreases are noted, and these are so widely divergent In location as to only serve to emphasize the sound situation which still obtains in general. The three places affected were: Victoria, which suffered a decline of 46 per cent, the first loss registered this year; Edmonton, which fails to equal last year's figures for the month by 21 per cent, and London, which fell behind on the month's work to the extent of 27 per cent. Asllle from these three places, the month whs characterized by a series of gains. The largest increase registered was In the case of Reglna, which made a phenomenal advance of 430 per cent. Halifax, which Is apparently recovering from her slump of the past few months with a vengeance, notes the second highest gain, that of 403 per cent, and Fort William stands the next in order with a substantial increase of 278 per cent. The gains In general are of the most gratifying proportions, and only two cities reporting increases, have failed to double their figures by ut least one half. Toronto, as iimial, looms up with the largest volume of work, having issued permits aggregating in value $1,940,650, as against $1,379,749 In November, 1908, which gives the city an Increase of 40 per cent. Ontario, In fact, with the exception of London, forged ahead substantially. Berlin registers a 200 per cent gain; Brantford one of ill per cent, and Hamilton an advance of 56 per cent. Port Arthur fulled to submit comparative figures, and the amount noted only refers to work undertaken in the lire limits; and as regards London, it might be mentioned, that while the city has experienced a slight depression for the month, It has so far this season undertaken new work amounting to $818,129, as against a total of $441,800 for the entire year of 1908. Montreal's increase of 73 t>er cent reflected fultv the pronounced activity In Unit city; while further east, in addition to the splendid headway made in Halifax, CMS per cent). Sydney's big advance, (235 per centl. and St. John's gain of 86 per cent shows conclusively that the forward movement in that direction la quite general. As regards the west, the month witnessed the undertaking of an unusually large amount of work. Besides Reglna's great gains, as previously mentioned, Calgary annexed another enormous Increase (242 per cent), while Vancouver over-reached her last year's llgtires for the month to the extent of 77 per cent. Winnipeg, too, managed to top the amount for November, 1938, by IB per cent, while Lethbrldge, although not submitting comparative figures, shows by her amount of KW.lio that she is well on the safe side of the game. Permits Permits Inc. Dec Nov. '09 Nov. '08 P.C. P.C Berlin $ 6,0001 2,000 200.00 Brantford 36.750 22,790 61.25 Calgarv 211,550 61,700 242.86 Edmonton 63,365 80,505 21.29 Fort William .. 138,365 30,575 278.30 Halifax 104,575 20,750 403.97 Hamilton Ifi5,850 165,850 56.15 Lethbrldge .. .. 98,17* London 37,475 51,700 Montreal 4S2.940 279,008 73.05 Port Arthur ... 13,350 Reglna 49,205 9,276 430.45 St. John 33,900 18,200 86.26 Sydney 10,070 3,000 235.66 Toronto 1,940,650 1,379,749 40.65 Vancouver 615,829 346,800 77.57 Victoria 55,585 104,710 46.91 Winnipeg 291,900 244,600 19.33 $4,353,534 $2,767,498 57. New Brigade Major OTTAWA, Jan. 6—Lieut.-Col. Brown of the reserve officers is the new brigade major of the Second cavalry brigade of eastern Ontario. There are still a few good warm rooms at the Royal hotel for $6 per week (Including first class board) to regular board- PROFESSIONAL CARDS S.S.EWLER MINING ENGINEER NBLSON, B. 0. WM. S. DREARY A. M. Can. Soc. O. E. DOMINION AND BRITISH COLUMBIA LAND SURVEYOR Mining'Work a Specialty Office: Room 10, K. W. C. Biock. P. O. Bra 434. Baksr 8t, Nelson. B. 0. HOTEL DIRECTORY [he Affiro Wad Street UlTICe Nelson, B.C Drop in and sample the newest Importation. King William IV. (v. o. p.) Scotch Whiskey This whiskey is guaranteed 50 years old before bottled at Leith, Scotland. Remember we serve nothing but the best llquers, wines, whiskeys, beers, and cigars on' the market YOUNQ A BOYD, Proprietors. W. J. fl. HOLMES CIVIL ENGINEER AND MINE SURVEYOR, PROVINCIAL LAND SURVEYOR, KASLO, B. C. Ten years' experience In the Kootenays. Honor graduate 1891, Roial MI). Itary College ot Canada, Kingston. A. L. MoOULLOOH HYDRAULIC ENGINEER PROVINCIAL LAND SURVEYOR P. O. Box 41. Office Phone B86; Residence Phone B74 Office: Over McDermid t McHardr Baker Street Nelson, B. O. Public Stenographer soa Baker at.. Nelson. BO. Phone 171 F. C. Green. F. P. Burden, A. H. Green Green Brothers & Burden CIVIL ENGINEERS Dominion and British Columbia Leal 8urreyor» F. O. Box 146 Phone BM1 Cor. Victoria and Kootenaj 3U. NELSON. B. C. Silver King Hotel Baker Street, Nelson, B.C. Regular Boarders, $6.00 per week Rates: $1.25 per day Best 25 Cent Meal in the City WM. NEUENDORF, Prop. BUSINESS DIRECTORY THOMPSON & DOUULAM-tiouse AND Sign Painters, Paper Hansen and Decorators. Shop 614 Ward Street, Nelaon. B.C. Nelson Hotel Bar Baker Street, Nelson, B.C. INK o WARD, Props. Try a "GIN RICKEY" Made from California Limes, specially Imported For a cool, satisfying smoke Try a Savannah Cigar Bartlett House O, W. Bartlttt, Prop The best 11.00 a da; house in town. A Miner's Home Kootenay Hotel MRS. MALLETTE, Proprietress A home lor everybody. Erery con* venlence given to the travelling public Electric piano. Cuisine unexcelled. Rates tl 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. The house is thoroughly remodelled throughout. Clean rooms. Weekly boarders, $6.00. Rates $1.00 per day up. Temberance house! home comforts; best cook in the city. MRS. J. E. HARRIS, Proprietress. Athabasca Saloon Cor. Baker and Kootenay Sts, Noted house for Big Beer. Best brands of Wines and Liquors and Union Cigars in stock. IVENS & PHILBERT, Props. CLUB HOTEL Cor. Stanley and Kootenay Sts. 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 jVil modern. Best accommodation for travellers. NtLSON CAPE Large, Commodious Dining Room, Prompt and Courteous Service. Meals Served at all Hours. Elegantly furnished rooms It connection. A. AUDET, Proprietor. Phone 275. ROSSLAND THE HOFFMAN ANNEX. ROSSLAND, B. C—Green & Smith, Props. Centrally located. European and American plan. Commercial travellers will nnd light, comfortable sample rooms, a special dining room and excellent accommodations at the Hoffman. Baths, bowling alley, steam laundry. PHOENIX HOTEL BROOKLYN, PHOENIX B. C.- The only up-to-date hotel In Phoenix. New from cellar to roof. Best sample rooms In the Boundary. Bath room In connection. Steam heat. Opposite Great Northern repot. James Marshall, Prop. AUCTIONEERS CHAS. A. \v^TERMANTcb.-P.O. Bn» PUBLISHERS AND PRINTERS NEw1PpljBljJH«i^ Publishers ot The Dally News; subscrlc- tlon $6.00 per year by carrier; $5.00 per year by mail. Commercial Job Printing of a'l kinds neatly and promptly executed. 216 Baker street, Nelson, B. C, Phone 144. ARROWHEAD THE UNION HOTEL, ARROWHEAD- Speclal attention given to commercial men and tourists. First class sample rooms. Finest scenery in British Columbia, overlooking Upper Arrow lake. W. J. Llghtburne, proprietor. GRAND FORKS, B.C. PROVINCE HOTEL, GRAND FORKS, B. C—Is the newest and best appointed hotel In the interior of British Columbia, and offers to the travelling public the best accommodation obtainable. The building is all newly furnished throughout and Ib the only Are proof hotel In the city. E. Larson, proprietor. COMAPLIX QUEEN'S HOTEL, COMAPLIX, B. C- ■Chlef Young, Prop. Best of wines, liquors and cigars. Travellers to Fish Creek will find excellent accommodation at this hotel. Sample room for commercial travellers Is 16 x 66, one of the largest in the Kootenays. YMIR YMIR HOTEL, YMIR,' B.C.—Most modern and up-to-date hotel- In Ymir—located directly opposite depot—Best accommodation possible—Dining room in connection. J. B. Bremner, Proprietor. HAIRDRES8ING AND MANICURING aHiiETTtAl'H^ Ing and manicuring pallors. Room 38, W. W. C. block. COLLECTION AGENCIES. W. CUTLER-COLLECTIONS OF ALL kinds. Returns promptly made. References given. Office aia Batter street, Nelson, B. C. BOOKBINDING AND RULING NEWS PUBLISHING COMPANY, LTD.- All kinds of office forms ruled and punched for loose leaf binders. The most complete book binding equipment in the in terlor of British Columbia. 216 Baker St., Nelson, B.C., p. o. drawer 1119, Phone 144. Read Daily News Want Ads A88AYERS E. W. WJDDOWSON. ASSAYER (PRO- vlnclal) Metalluglcal Chemist. Charges, Gold, Silver, Copper or Lead, It each;' Gold-Silver, $1.60; Silver-Lead, 11.59; Zinc, $2; Sllver-Lead-Zlnc, $3; Gold, Silver-Copper or Lead, 12.50. Accurate assays; careful sampling, and prompt attention. P.O. Box Alius, Nelson, B.C. ASSAYERS' SUPPLIES TUG 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-Heimann Company, San Francisco; the J. T. Baker Chemical company's Analysed C.P. Acids and Chemicals; Way's Pocket Smelters; write for pamphlet describing these smelters. Complete assay outfits furnished at abort notice. PRIVATE MATERNITY HOME NICE LOCALITY AND HOME COM. forts. For terms and particulars write P. O. Box 763, Nelson, B. C. HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTERS. HARTMAN & BENNETT, house' and sign painters, paper hangers and decorators. Shop, Stanley St., next door to B. C. Telephone office, Nelson. B. C. GRAFTING—PRUNING. BY DAY OR CONTRACT BY PRACTICAL gardner. W. H. Thorp, Chatham street, Fair view, Nelson, B. C. 217-26 PRODUCE STARKEY & CO., WHOLESALE DEAL- ers 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 Teus, Coffees, Spi:es, Dried Fruits, Staple and Fancy Groceries, Tobaccos, Cigars, Butter, Eggs, Cheese and Packing House Products. Office and warehouse, corner of Front and Hall Streets. P. u. Box 1096. Telephone 28. LIQUORS BJ. FERGUSON & CO.-WHOLESALE and Commission Merchants—Importers and Wholesale Dealers In Wines, Liquors and Cigars, Kootenay agents for Paust Milwaukee Beer. Agents for the Bruna- wick-Balke-Collender Co., Billiards and Pool Tables and Supplies, Bar Fixtures, Cigar Counters, Bowling Alleys, etc. Prices and specifications on application. Off-ce and retail department, Vernon St., Nelson, two doors east of post office. Telephone 260. P. O. Box '"" MINERS' FURNISHINGS A. MACDONALD & CO.-WHOLESALE Jobbers tn Blankets, Underwear, Mitts, Gloves, Boots, Rubbers, Overalls, Jumpers, Macklnaws and Oilskin Clothing, Camp and Miners' Sundries, Office and Warehouse, corner nt Front and Hall streets. P. O. Box 1095. Telephone 28. MINING MACHINERY WASHINGTON MACHINERY & SUPPLY Co.—Dealers in Engines, Band and Circular sawmills, Atkins' Saws, Wood and • Iron Pulleys, Leyner Compressors and Drills, Pumps and Hoists, prompt attention. Reasonable prices. Courteous treatment. Spokane, Wash. NOTICE. In the Matter of an Application for the Issue of Duplicate Ceitiflcates of Title to the following lands; Lot 5, Block 24, town of Nelson, Certificate of Title No. 5723A, dated the 4th day of June, 1906, In the name of Robert G. Lot 6, Block 41, town of Nelson, Certificate of Title No. 5497A, dated the 18th day of / prll, 1906, in the name of Robert G. Joy. Lots 16 and 17, Block 26, town of Nelson, Certificate of Title No. 7374A dated 12th August, 1907, in the name of Robert Wet- more Hannington. Lot 6 and the east % of Lot 6, Block 39, town of Nelson, Certificate of Title No. 6360A, dated the 30th October, 1906, In the name of Jessie Emma Francis. Subdivisions 1 and 16 of Lot 306, Group 1, Kootenay district (Map 731), Certificate of Title No. 6360A, dated 8th December, 1906, In the name of James Wharton Ford. Notice Is hereby given that It Is my Intention to issue, at the expiration of one month after the first publication hereof, duplicates of the Certificates of Title to the above mentioned lands. T. M. BOWMAN, Deputy District Registrar. Land Registry Office, NelBon, B.C. Decemoer, 15, 1909. PLUMBING AND HEATING Copp's stores and ranges. Tile and soil pipe always on hand. E. K. Strachan Plumber Etc. 313 Baker St." Nelson, B.C. S. 0- BLACK B. 0. LAND SURVEYOR OBIce: OT«r Bojsl Bank P. O. Bex 147 Nelson, B. C. Tips —On Getting a Servant Girl or a Position at Servant Girl Suppose you lose your Servant Girl "In the twinkling of an eyel" Don't let it worry you. Ton can hare another In a few hours try using or reading our little Want Ads. And you—who are a Serving Maid—maybe someone wants you today. Look and see on our Classified page. If not. ask for That yon want thru a little Want Ad. Works both ways—you see. And at a cost no greater than a few car rides. Here's atip— : Read and Answer today's Want Ads. TOR HINT FOR RENT-Smail cottage. Apply Wm. Gosnell, Nelson brewry. 158-tf. FOR RENT-Nice large warm front room in private family, all modern conveniences, centrally located. No children. $8 per month. Apply P. O. box 4G& 166-tf. FURNISHED ROOMS-For rent. Anply 411 Silica St. 198-26 FOR RENT-A comfortable house, corner Mill and Stanley. Apply to Mrs. Hlpper- son, corner Hoover and Stanley. aiB-U. FOR RENT-Nlcely furnished rooms, with every convenience; board if required. Very central. 614 Victoria St. 224-6 FOR RENT-Board and lodging in comfortable home. Terms moderate. Close In. Apply 616 Victoria St. 222-6 FOR RENT—Furnished room, to lady or gentleman. Apply Mrs. Barlo, opposite Club hotel. 222-B FOR RENT—Four roomed furnished house. 318, near corner Robson and Stanley streets, Apply to John Scoley. 223-3 FOR RENT-A furnished flat of three spacious rooma. Electric light. City water. (12 per month. 216 Houston St. 224-6 FOR SALE—Al chicken dog. ont year old; $10. R. H. Ross, Sirdar. 19516 FOR SALE—New Magoon and Glvons late strawberry plants, Apply Boswclt Ranch, Boswell, B.C. 200-tf. FOR SALE—A sub-division of excellent fruit land In the famous Kaslo district, In 6 or 10 acre blocks. 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, B. C. 206-tf. BARGAINS FOR IMMEDIATE SALE— Priscllla, 30 ft. No. « Kootenay Flyer, champion motor boat of British Columbia, best built and most up-to-date motor boat in the west. Planking Cedar, all fastenings wood plugged. Finish In Bird's Eye Maple and Mahogany, natural wood. Complete equipment including 930 c.p. search light, separate generator, 24-29 h.p. Smalley engine, full automobile control, leather Kenyan top, life preserver cushions, wicker chairs, plate glass wind shield, cowl ventilator, self starting magneto. The only boat in the country that does not use batteries. Cost lust summer 11750. First comer with $1400 gets her, METEOR, 22 ft. Mulllns Steel Launch. 17 h.p. Ferro engine. Automobile control. Magneto. Search light. Generator. Cushions. Hood. 14 honest miles per hour. Cost $1051). Now $550. Boat house and space for launch up to 24 ft. long. In good shape. Same new would cost at least $200. Now $100. New boat house and space for boat up to 33 ft. long. The berth on the water. Speak quick for 1225. Owner leaving town, and needs the money. All kinds of new motor boats in stock. PriceB that will surprise you. Complete with the best engines that can be bought, or will sell hulls complete and will install your old engine'If you like. We build all classes of motor boats up to a 60-foot cruiser. Send for our up-to-date catalogue. The Kootenay Motor Boat Co., Limited, Nelaon, B.C. 219-tf. FOR SALE-Some pure bred White Leghorn chickens, will lay soon. Apply. Rancher, Dally News. 221-6 FOR SALE—A young cow, to freshen this month. 100 Black Minorca pullets, laying. Apply, Poultry, Dally News. 221-6 FOR SALE-Short wood, $4 and, $5 per cord. Apply T. McCormlck, foot of Cedar street, or McFee, expressman. 221-6 FOR SALE-Set steel sleigh runners for Buggie or Democrat; V* axle; new, cheap. F. J. Sammons, Proctor. 222-3 MISCELLANEOUS MRS. J. P. WINTER, TEACHER OF Music, Certificated. R.A.M. and L.C.M. for Singing; T.C.L., and Honors for Theory, and R.A.M. and L.C.M. for Pianoforte Playing. 615 Mill street. MOTOR BOAT SUPPLIES-E. D. Messen- ger Co. P. O. Box 172, Nelson. B. C. FOR LEASE-Concrete store, 16x60; $35 month. Apply Cree & Moffatt, Fernle, B. O. 192-26 A RARE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY. —For a short time only we are offering a limited amount of our shares at 10 cents, lBsued fully paid and non-assessable, par value $1, and no more will be sold after this Issue at less than 26 cents, Payments may be made one-third cash, balance one and two months. Remitances may be made direct to undersigned or money may be deposited to our credit with the Bank or Montreat at Nelson, and certificates for amounts so deposited will be mailed on receipt of notice of deposit; or In case of partial payments held until final payment. The Lucky Boy Mining & Development Co., Limited, by S. L. Myers, President and Manager. 221-12 OBSTETRICS. MRS. KENNY will be pleased to receive maternity patients at her home. Exvel- lent testimonials. 224 Observatory street. P. O. Box 178, telephone A64. NOTICE The annual meeting df\the Nelson Brewing Company, Ltd., will1 be held at the company's office on January 19th, ot 3.30 "'"• ■ : J. M. LAY. 221-11. Secretary. R. T.. GEORGE TEACHER OP MUSIC Thorough Instruction given on violin and cornet, Phone 217. HELP WANTED NELSON EMPLOYMENT AGENCY C. F. Hutton, Manager (Successor to J. H. Love.) WANTED-Englneer for sawmill, men to- cut logs by contract, axemen, blacksmith, bolt and post cutters, waitress, girls for housework. THE WORKWOMEN'S EMPLOYMENT AND REAL ESTATE AGENCY. WANTED-Young man (married preferred)' for position of trust, where promotions: will be In order; make written application. Woman for hotol work, out of town, $40 per month; woman for good family place in Trail, also one for Rossland, three for city. These want positions: First class waitress, in or out city; woman cooks In hotels or camps. W. Parker, 312 Baker Street, phone 283.. WANTED—MISCELLANEOUS WANTED—Men and women to learn barber trade fn eight weeks; tools free; secured over 10,000 positions for graduates last year; unable to supply the demand! graduates earn $16 to $25 weekly; Catalogue free. Moler System Colleges, «3 Front Ave-, Spokane. Wash, WANTED-Ladles to do plain and light) sewing at home, whole or spare time; good pay; work sent any distance; charges- paid; send stamp for full particulars. National Manufacturing company, Montreal, Quebec. 1B7-6W, WANTED-Teacher for Trail school; duties to commence next term. Salary $65 per month. Apply to secretary school board. Trail, B. C. WANTED-Logs and logging contractors, will purchase cottonwood, larch, pine Sgty '°8S- A- E- ™i% WANTED-Invoice clerk, typist with stenography preferred. Must be accurate'iS good penman. Box 891. 110-ttV WANTED-Teacher for junior division. Slocan public school. Duties to commence Jan. 3. Salary $55 per month. *L &JbotOM McNel8h. secretary «hoo» WANTLD-Chef seeks engagement, hotel or restaurant; good allrouiid man. Rc- Piles, P. Q. box 1153, Calgary, Alta. 2,7-lfr *v?$8%£Al£$iRa AND TYPEWRITERS WANTED-There is a steady demand everywhere for stenographers and type- ^rS- stenography is* many times a short cut to high confidential positions, l teach stenography and typewriting thoroughly and practically. For further particulars apply or address to Mrs DP Patenaude, 302 Carbonate St., Nelson, Be" 2J8-& TENDERS WANTED-For hauling or* from Lucky Boy mine, 12 miles from Erie, adjoining Second Relief mine, six to- ten tonB daily. Ore taken from shute, no shovelling except to car, tonnage as returned from smelter. The lowest or anV tender not necessarily accepted. For particulars address or see S. L. Myers man- ager, Erie, B.C., or at mine. 221-6 WANTED-Bookkeeper, experienced, would keep books In spare time, and do clerical work for professional man or small store Moderate terms. Apply Miss Houston, care Dally News. 221-tf. WANTED-Swampers, $2.75, board 75c; teamsters, $50 per month and board. Apply Trail Lumber company, Paulson, B.C.. ai-ft. POSITION WANTED-Flrst class lady' cook, and second cook, seeks position in. hotel or restaurant, town or country, long experience. Apply Box M.M., Daily News. WANTED-Glrl as general help. Apply 312 Silica Btreet. 223-tf. WANTED—Capable salesman, salary guaranteed to right man. Apply Colonial Trust company, 419 Baker St., Nelson B.C. 223-tf WANTED—By carpenter, work in town, or county, day or contract. H. Bromley., general delivery post office. Phone 102.. ROOK MINERS WANTED at once, standard wages or contract. Hill Crest Coal & Coke Co., Ltd., Hill Crest, Alta, 223-0 WANTED—A nurse, middle aged' woman preferred. Chinese servant kept. Ad- diess P. O. Box 1088, Nelson, B.C. WANTED-Glrl for general hotel work. Apply by letter or personally to R. Madden, Trout Lake, B.C. 221-tf.. APPLICATION FOR WATER LICENSE. Notice ls hereby given that thirty days, from the date hereof we, Lionel Arthur Bennett, of Nelson, B.C., rancher, and: Claude H. Philpot, of Fort William, Ont.,. accountant; Intend to apply to the Gold Commissioner at Nelson, B.C., for the right to take from Cariboo Creek half a. cubic foot of water per second for Irrigation purposes on sub-lot 8 of lot 7099. group ■ 1, Kootenay district. Dated at Nelson, B.C., this 13th day of' December, 1900. LIONEL A. BENNETT. 14-12-09-4 CLAUDE H. PHILPOT. An Exceptional Offer In City Property A 7-roomed house and one lot on Oedar street, closo to Baker street. No hills to climb. Modern and thoroughly renovated inside this tali. Price only $2,000. Terms can be arranged. Full particulars ot R. J. STEEL Hudson's Bay Block tmmm FRIDAY JANUARY 7 Otis gatlg gletm 3b MM ICVf.1 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF NELSON ' I beg to otter myselt for re-election as mayor ot tne city tor the ensuing year. It I am elected I snail endeavor to carry on tbe affairs of tbe city on practically the same limes aa have obtained during tbe past year. In asking for your support I stand on my record ot tbe past, and pledge myself to conduct tbe business of tbe city with, economy, efficiency and moderation. HAROLD SELOUS. Nelson, Nor. 27, 1909 191-tt Vote for Aldermen In the West ward D. C. McMORRIS I R. A. PEEBLES GEO. P. WELLS Supporting Harold Selous for Mayor yote for aldermen In the Bast ward . W. f. MAWDSLEY ARTHUR A. PERRIER Supporting Harold Selous for Mayor TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF NELSON . At the request ot a large number ot ratepayers I have decided to offer my- eelt as candidate for mayor for tbe city of Nelson for the year 1910. EDWARD KERR. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF NELSON At the request of a large number of ratepayers I have decided to otter myself as a candidate for Mayor for the Olty bf Nelson for the year 1910, representing the Citizens' party. J. A. IRVING. 1 December 16th, 1909. MY PLATFORM IS A8 FOLLOWS 1. Abolition of saloons by amending the Trade License Bylaw. 2. Preventing tbe Illegal sale of in- toxtcatlng liquors, and enforcement of tbe existing laws fixing the hours ot sale ot sucb liquors. 8. Encouraging the early construction and early operation of the street railway by improvements to the streets and city park. 4. An eight hour day tor all city employees. 5. Prevention ot public gambling. 1 6. Improvement of the water system 7. Encouragement ot manufactories in legitimate ways, subject to ratification of the ratepayers. 8. Extension of the city limits to Include Falrvlew, and the extension of public utilities to serve the additional area. 9. Ae funds permit, to Improve the streets and sidewalks. 10. Immediate completion of the power plant, and Its utilization for ad- vertislng purposes. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE WEST WARD I hereby otter myself as an aldermanlc candidate on the Citizen's ticket In support of Mr. J. A. Irving and bis platform In the forthcoming election and respecttully solicit your vote and Influence. THOS. DESBRISAY. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE EAST WARD We the undersigned hereby offer ourselves as aldermanlc candidates on the Citizen's ticket In support of Mr. J. A. Irving and his platform In the forthcoming e'ectlon and respectfully solicit your vote and Influence. J. A. MACDONALD. H. MACKENZIE. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF NELSON At the request of a large number of the electors, I beg to offer myself bs a candidate for mayor for the City of Nelson tor the year 1910. Dated at Nelson this 31st of December, 1909. GEO. W. HALE. TO THE ELECTOR8 OF THE CITY OF NELSON At the request ot a large number of electors, I beg to offer myselt as a candidate for alderman for the East Ward, City of Nelson, for Hie year 1910. Dated at Nelson this 31st of December, 1909. W. 8HACKLETON. TO THE ELECT0R8 OF THE CITY OF NELSON At the request of a large number ot -electors, I beg to offer myself as a candidate for alderman for the Bast Ward, City of Nelson, for the year 1910. Dated at Nelson this 31st of December, 1909. O. B. MATTHEW. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF NEL80N At the request ot a large number of electors, I beg to offer myself as a candidate for alderman of tne West Ward, City of Nelson, for the year 1910. Dated at Nelson this 31st of Decern- ber, 1909. - OEO. 8TEED. TO THE ELECTOR8 OF THE CITY OF NEL80N At the request of 'a large number ot electors, I beg to offer myselt as a candidate for alderman ot the West Ward, City ot Nelson, for the year 1910. Dated at Nelson this 31st of December, 1909. J. F. KILBY. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE EAST WARD I beg to offer myselt as a candidate (or alderman at the coming municipal election. I am running independently of any mayoralty candidate or ot any ticket, and It elected will do myi utmost to promote the general welfare , ALEX. CARRIE. Orchestra Orchestra Mr. Irvln Johnson of the Arcade, ls prepared to supply an orchestra to any number of pieces for dances, socials or parties. Tne best of compositions played. Reasonable terms. Apply box 34B, or «15 Victoria street. Stop It! Does that cough annoy you? Our Wild Cherry, Spruce and Tar Syrup (IT CONTAINS NO MORPHINE) Stops that Hacking Cough Old-Fashioned Horehound Twist 200 Just Received 200 25c. per Pound An endless assortment of R owntree's Gums, medicated and fruit flavors. . _ . Cough Drops—-All Combinations SEE NELSON'S LEADING DRUGGISTS YOU 8AVE MONEY, TIME AND WORRY We Always Lead We Never Sleep Poole Drug Co. Ltd. Nelson's Leading Druggists Baker Street :-: Phone 25 Day and Night, *»■ ■ "ii ' i i wsmtmmtsmvemm TEA Is Most Carefully Selected Of all the countries in the world, Ceylon and India have proved the best adapted for producing good tea. So Indian and Ceylon teat are exclusively used for Blue Ribbon. And as hill-grown leal is superior to the coarse, rank growth of the lowlands, only "hill" tea la allowed in Blue Ribbon. Of the hill plantations, a certain number of estates are especially noted for the unusual and uniform excellence of their product From these celebrated hill estates,' the very choicest of the crop is selected and reserved for blending Blue Ribbon Tea. So it is unusually delicious and fragrant, with none of the woodiness or bitterness that ■polls so many teas. Just get a pound of Blue Rib bon Tea and see for yourself how good It ts. Lead Packets Don't accept anything else. RICH, STRONG, FRAGRANT BLUB RIBBON TEA CO., VANCOUVER. ►♦♦•♦♦♦♦>»>t»e«>IM»>M>M»IMM»*»«M»»4MM«*»»M«M«< After the Christmas Season and having had your fill ot Turkey and other'delicacies, there is nothing one enjoys so much as a slice of a good roast or a juicy steak or chop. We are now cutting our large supply of Special Christmas Beef, Fork and Mutton, which has been on display and so much admired during Christmas week. If you want a cut of the finest meat that Canada produces we can fill your order, P. BURNS <& CO., Ltd. PHONE 32 SUN FIRE The oldest Insurance Office In the world rollNDID A.D. 1710, BI-CENTENAIY 1910 Home Office, London, England , CuwdlM Braach. Suit BntUlaf, Toronto. U. H. Blackburn, Maaafar BRYDQES, BLAKEMORE * C AMERON, NEL80N AGENTS METALS NEW YORK. Jan, 6.-Silver, 52%; standard copper, 13,26 to 13.55; quiet. LONDON, Jan. 6.—Silver, 24 3-16; lead, £13 12a fid. NELSON NEWS OF THE DAY It. A. Bronson of West Robson Is paying a visit to H. O. Higbee, Associate Press operator in Nelson. Tbe West Arm froze over yesterday morning und the previous night, and the steamers had a little difficulty in making their way out und In. The weekly meeting of the Mysterious S.S.S. will be held at the home of the tady commander tomorrow afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. The Western Canada Investment company, has sold a partially Improved tract of fruit land in Bruce Gardens to Henry Davenport and A. p. Oldlleld. The purchasers will get work under way at once, , At the annuat meeting of the Ladies', Hospital Aid society an Tuesday afternoon, votes of thanks were extended to W. G. Thomson, stationer, for loan of gramophone, to Mr. Steeper, for curtlng the organ from St. Saviour's mission room, and to the Misses Patrick and Amiable for the concert given on Christmas after- noon. The dunce expenses were $GT. W. R. Jarvts, warden of the provincial jail, was interested In the following Item, which he clipped from u newspaper: "A post card addressed in shorthand was duly delivered recently to the right address by the New "York postal authorities. On the reverse side was written: 'Here Is a test for the post office employees of New York. How will they set about to read this address? Congratulations to you and them if this ' Is delivered,' " Wurden Jarvis states that one of his prisoners recently wrote to his daughter In England, addressing the letter In shorthand, and that the young woman acknowledged receipt of It, The first big carnival of the season will be held at the skating rink on Friday, Jan. 14. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes, skaters, etc. GOVERNMENT ELEVATOR GRAIN GROWERS LAY PROPOSAL BEFORE GOVERNMENT MANITOBA CABINET TO DEAL WITH SCHEME WINNIPEG, Jan. 6.—The committee of the Manitoua Grain Growers" association appointed to co-operate with the government In drawing up a plan of government ownership of Interior elevators, piesented a memoranda to the cabinet yesterduy of their recommendations. The provinclul government, it waa proposed, would as- Hiime the responsibility of providing tor the finances to either puichuse the existing elevators or lo build a. new system. The cost, either wuy, was placed ut %%- 000.000. The elevators, It was proposed, should he made self-siistulnlng. The following charges, the grain growers llgure, would provide sufficient revenue: One and three- quarter cents per bushel for receiving, cleaning und storing wheut; one cent for oats, and one und a half cents for barley, two cents for tlux, fur the lirst 15 days with an additional churge of one-thirtieth of a cent per day afterwards. The committee in their memoranda recommended that there be an elevator commission In charge, consisting of three members' to be appointed by the Manitoba Grain Growers' association and the government. Their terms of ofllee woulu be for lire consistent with efficient administration and wood conduct. Suggestions are made as tu the methods of dismissal, if necessury. The work of the commission ls also outlined. If the elevators of the province can be bought, a method ot valuation Is suggested. If the present owners refuse to sell, then tlie commission should proceed to build a new system. Elaborate recommendations arc made as to the method of handling the grain after the government elevalu. system is established and methods of securing samples und of controlling weights are suggested. A plan of providing for what Is known us street grain is also outlined. It Is ulwo suggested that there he a number of havelling Inspectors appointed Iiv the commission lo supervise the working of the elevators. Dully reports from ihe operators of each elevator would he sent to the head office of tlie commission. The memorandum also suggests the iiuuiguraiiun of u system of promotion for employees and the establishment of a pension fund. The memorandum was gone into In detail '■'by tlie members of the cabinet and the different points were expluined by President McCuaig. who acted us spokesman for the grain growers' dommittee. At the conclusion of the conference, I'resi- McCualg and R. MoKenzle, secretury- treasurer of the association, expressed satisfaction at the manner In which their proposals hnd been received by tlie premier and the members of his cabinet. The premier, they stated, assured them that the government would take the mutter into serious consideration and would call on the executive of the Grain Growers' association to consider the situation. Although the matter will not be gone Into this week, the premier assured them that It would be taken up In ample time for the plan to be in shape for consideration hy'ttte leglsluture this spring. HOLIDAY AT CASTLEGAR Christmas Tree and Entertainment Provides Fun for All CASTLEGAR, Jan. li.—Again the school It's Our Business To Have the Right Suit For the Right Man We give to every man his unalienable right to think for himself and choose for himself. We have built up this business on the theory that most men know exactly what they do want—-and that it is our duty to have it. As far as a great organization like Fit-Reform can cater to every taste, we do it. We make it our business to have styles and patterns in so wide a range that every man will find his favorite fashion and effect in Fit-Retorm hand tailored garments. A visit to the Fit-Reform wardrobe will probably save you a lot of "looking around" elsewhere. EMORY k WALLEY Nelson. B.C. bell summons the children lo their labors after the season of sport nnd pleasure. Skating purtles huve tRken full advantage of the line weather und enjoyed llieni- selves with that best of outdoor sports, but the climax was reached on the night of Jan. 3 with'a Christmas tree and entertainment at the schoolhouse, commencing with gumes and u romp for the little ones, followed by tea; and such u tea, the old Imckneved expression of the table groaning with the weight of good things being literally true In this instance, for the table was not of mahogany or walnut, that would not groan under any circumstances, but of good British Columbia fir boards. Whether the power of groaning was transferred to the children or not is not fully settled yet. However, the doctor has not so far been called. However, judging from the hearty manner In which the children joined In singing the Christmas carol of "Tho First Nowell," they were not quite too full for utterance. The parents and visitors then sat down to do their share of relieving the table of Its contents. After the table had been releguted to Us native woods, the prizes given by the trustees and teachers were presented to those children who had by the practice of those virtues of good conduct, regular attendance, good reading. etc., been awarded tlie same. The following were the prize winners: Reading, senior grade, -Muriel ' Hirst; leading, junior grade, May Page; writing. V. Lommcl; regular attendance, IVivy Hlnniner.; best kept scribbler, A. Lommel; conduct, Clara Bloomer; best home work, Muriel Hirst; progress, Muriel Hirst. Then came Santa Claus, that good old friend of the children, who soon had all his little friends 'loaded with toys and candles. To one little chap was he so realistic that he asked him lo bring his reindeer into the hall. The same little hid also reminded Suniu that he was leaving his mitts behind when, after lliree hearty cheers from the little ones, he was about to' leave the halt. A bran pie was then brought out and after the young folks had all had a dip the older folk had u turn. Some laughable finds were made, one of the niosl noticuble being that of the genial bachelor secretary of the school board who secured a Daisy Dimple pastry set. When all had had a dip. a llsh pond was started by Miss Clara Uloomer. at which a small charge wus made, for the purpose of raising a fund for the purchase ARCADE Steady, FlfckerleBB Pictures The best and most reasonable show In town. Adults 10c, Children 5c For Friday and Saturday's program see boards. Open every afternoon and evening, 2:30 and 7 p. m. -/ To All Our Friends and Patrons A Merry Xmas and Happy New Year is the wish of E. E. ROBINSON Watchmaker and Jeweler 417 1-2 Baker Street. NELSON. H.C Opposite Silver King Hotel Palms, Perns and Chrysanthemums None better in Canada. Also Narcissus, Carnations and Violets. ED. QRIZZELLE Florist Nelson, B.C. We can attend to your PUUMB1NQ promptly- and well fl. C. Plumbi g & Heating lio. Victoria street, near Opera house. Telephone 181 of hymn hooks for use at the church services. Games then followed, then a t.red but happy throng of children made for home and bed. A dunce anil card party was then held bv the seniors. The ladles in charge of tlie entertainment were Mesdaines W. J.J-urmer, J. T. Lawrle, G. B. King and T. L.. Uloomer, und the principal of the school. Miss J. Gibson, who wus presented with a set of silver mounted brushes hy the trustees, who also sent a pleasunl reminder to Miss A. Clyde, the teacher for Hie summer term. Clutch of England services are now being held bi-weekly at Castlegar by Rev, K. A. St. George Smythe of Trail. A Christinas Service was held on Dec. JH, Ihe full evening service being rendered. It is* Mi'. Smytlie's Intention to hold service every second Weduesdav, the next one being on .Ian. la at 3,80 p.m. WANTS NEWS OF HUSBAND Thomas Stretton Was Last Heard of in Vicinity of Nelson ■ i i I > nt Nelson, and Th.. cite old 111 for the "Chief of Police, Nelson, near Cranbrook," and is In pari as follows: •'Dear Sir.—About live years ago my husband, Thomas Stretton, went out to Citmulii. Cranbrook, and finally settled at Nelson on a forest farm, and lo: ha hei <.tiif nld lp tne to know If he 's still in Nelson, or line] out if he is s'-ill living. He left me here in England with four children, imt olio bringing any money at the time, and he promised to'remit legti- larlv, ami I am In debt with the landlord and others through his neglect. My friends and relations have done all they could, and wish me to write this to see If you could possibly lind the man and tell him lo send money home at once, li mav be possible that he would .follow the name of Avres. . . , I sincerely hone to hear from von, as I do not know what other sleps to lake, Ellen Stretton. "P.S.—All the time be has heen abroad ( have onlv received about £5 In all. The last remlttunce was .CI Us lid In English monev, to support a wife and family, and he promised to send a good amount In a few days later, but it never came. tg This letter was written from Arthur street, Caerleon, Newport, Mom. Lnglftml, on Dec. 17, 1909. . Snaps $800 WU1 Buy Two lots near corner of Stanley and Baker streets. Terms to suit, This is an excellent location and a. Wg snap at the price. $6000 WU1 any Fifty feet on Baker street, near Stanley. This is well worth looking into. • $1500 Will Bay Two lots with- small house and store building on High street, overlooking the city park, A beautiful home location, i £. B. McDERMID We Will Buy 100 B. C. Copper SS.30 1000 McGUUviay Coal Quote 2000 Kootenay Ice & Fuel Quote We Will Sell 2000 B. C. Araal. Coal t .03% 1400 Rambler 08% 2000 Alberta Coal & Coke 05 600 Nugget 61% 2 S. A. Warrants 700.00 100 Kootenay Jam 1.00 1000 International Coal 79 5000 Uariboo-McKinney 01% 1000 Canadian N.W. Oil 22 500 Yukon Basin 10 5. Great WeBt Permanent, fully paid 117.00 2 Imperial Development ..100.00 U800 paid up) Chartered Accountant and Financial Agent Nelson, B. C. MOE tlQHT •She §0*15 Sim** FRIDAY JANUARY 7 Buy What You Can See |10 cash and $10 a month will buy acreage lots at Lakeside—1-4, 1-2 and one acre blocks. -■lis is not a coast speculation, but a sound investment which you can inspect. Call and see maps and plans. W. F. Mawdsley H. E. Crosidalle A Co. Slocan River Land Four 20-acre blocks, water, near school, quarter'mile from station, postoffice and sawmill. Adjoins a bearing orchard. Easy terms to actual settlers. Also small plots of .and within short distance of Nelson. Houses for Bale or rent. City and suburban lots. F. B. L.YS Rsal Estate Agent..315 Baker St. "Unequalled *»r Gsnarai Ut«" W. p. TIERNEY, General Sals, Agent. Cars shaped to all railway points. Crow's Nest Coal More heat, less asll than any coal on tbe market Furniture Moving Is a specialty with us. City Transfer Co. Phone 179 P.O. Box 94 Save 25 per Cent. On the Doctor 1908 was good. 1909 was better. Now we want to make 1910 the best. We want you to know that our prices for family recipes and doctor's prescriptions are lower than any store In the Kootenays, that our drugs are pure, that we guarantee satisfaction. No need to have sttch ■big drug bills. Have the doctor send your medicine from Rutherford's. Mail orders filled promptly. W. RUTHERFORD Druggist Ndson, B. C. THE EMPIRE TONIGHT The Somnambulist. Uncle Heubens Courtship. Reforming a Husband. Pretty Girl o( Nice. Copg on Strike. 7:00 open every evening 7:00 *************************** Nelson Opera House Friday and Saturday, Jan. 7-8 The Colonial Tourists In a magnificent scenic production "THE RAJAH" The best and funniest musical comedy in years. 20 PEOPLE 20 Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 10 & 11. "ACADEMY GIRLS" Prices: 50c., 75c, $1.00 Sale at Eoole Drug Co. jAu, NELSON NEWSOF THE DAY JR. A. Peebles In a candidate for one of the aldermanlc seats in the vent ward, sjupnortlng- Mayor Selous. "There U an almost unlimited demand for qualified lumber-Jacks," said O. F. -Mutton manager of the Nelson Employ- New Year's I; Photos Campbell's Art Gallery wishes all a HAPPY NEW YEAR Also wishes to have the pleasure of taking the family group, as a remembrance, not only of their new studio, but to the dear friends far away. Make an appointment today. We will be open on New Year's day. Campbell's Art Gallery 716 Baker St PHONE 46 ************************** ■ «»M«a«m«m.,su.M.n.»sn»B»i» Stores for Rent We have for rent two stores in tbe WeBt block on the corner of Hall and Baker streets. Each store is 32x19 feet, and has a stone basement. These stores are in a brick block and the insurance rate is very low. For full particulars apply to H. & M. BIRD FMlOfa« B« C« For 1910 With the new year we have made one firm resolve. It Is this:That the patronage extended to us shall receive our best care and attention. We have Just completed stock taking and our buyer is now in the east nnd with new stock arriving dally we are prepared to Bj) all orders promptly, The J. H. Ashdown Hardware Co., Ltd. Nelson Branch .*. Nelson, B. C. WHOLESALE iii3C9CTtas»t^fcSMS^»fe§ca«»»ss ment Agency. "There ls no difficulty in iilai'liiu uualttled men." Mrs. F. S. W. Weir will not receive this afternoon. His honor. Judge Forin, returned yeBter- day from holding county court at Rossland. Tickets for the Hospital aid hockey match may be obtained from the ladles of that society or from the hockey boys. Tlie number of recorded births In the Nelson registration district, which includes the Nelson and Ymir ridings, during 1909, was 206. There were 1T4 marriages, and 172 deaths. The Graduate Nurses' association held a brief session last night and adjourned to meet In full session at 8 o'clock tonight at the residence of Mrs. H. Byers, Vernon slices. W. Fotlierlngham underwent an operation for appendicitis at the Kootenay Lake General hospital yesterday, and is making favorable progress. Dr. Borden performed the operation. During the year 1909, H80 mineral locations were taken out In the Nelson mining division. During the Bame period statutory work was done upon 603 un-crown granted mineral claims. A practice will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock In St. Saviour's miusion hall, for children who are going to attend the fancy dress dance given by the Ladles Hospital Aid society. Two speedy trials win be held by his honor, Judge Forin, on Monday, preceding the session of the county court. The cases are Rex vs. Dykes, a charge of assault and robbery, and Rex. vs. Bishop, a charge of theft. A deputation from Crawford Bay, In re- Bard to steamboat service, is expected to address the Nelson board of trade at its annual session next Thursday night. The deputation will meet the C.P.Il, officials the following morning. AT THE THEATRES The Colonial Tourists open their engagement of four nights at the opera house this evening by presenting "The Rajah, a musical comedy. The new bill ut the Gem theatre for today and tomorrow haB as a leader Daniels and Mack in a comedy entitled "Kendell s Halfway House. DanlelB will also sing the Illustrated song "Will the Angels Let Me Play." Ed Inluy, the star ventriloquist, and his dummies, will give a new monologue. The moving picture subjects will be "Saving the Idol." "The Blind Pilgrim and "A Nugget of Gold," the last being a Blograph Aim. Next week the Gem will present the Carr Trio, singer*, dancers and entertainers, coming from Spokane, where they have been playing the Webster circuit, and Sid deClalrvllle, novelty gymnast Last night's bill waa very popular, some of the numbers drawing especial applause being Daniels and Mack in "A wife's Jealousy," Inlay and his dummies, Daniels in the illustrated song "San Antonio," and the dim "Its an 111 Wind That blows No Good." "The Somnambulist" is an Interesting picture at the Empire, In which one sees the possibilities of one being afflicted with Somnambulism. "Uncle Reuben's Courtship" Is a screamingly funny picture of a farmer answering a widow's advertisement for a husband. "Reforming a Husband" shows that It is best for a wife not to make too radical changes, "The Pretty Girl of Nice" Is a handsome colored Pathe 111m In which some beautiful scenery and coloring are seen. "Cops On Strike" Ib a very humorous picture, affording much amusement, The price for family washing—Hut or mangle work—lias been reduced from 35 cents to 25 cents per dozen at the Nelson Laundry. Let us have your work. P. Nlpou, proprietor. 224-6 The Illustrations in the New Year edition of The Dally News were made from Queen Studio photographs. 223-1 The Cabinet Cigar Store Wholesale and Retail a. MATTHBW8 Propt Fresh killed spring chickens, 27 cents per pound, dressed ready for the table. Bell Trading Company, 224-2 Greenwood Wins (Special to The Dally News.) PHOENIX, Jan. 6.—In a very hotly contested hockey match at Greenwood last night, the Grand Forks team and last year's champions and Boundary cup holders, went down to defeat at the hands of the Greenwood team, The game wus fast and exciting throughout, and considerable roughness wus indulged In.~ In the lirst half no goals were scored, but in the second half one goal was scored by each team, which left the score a tie when time was called. It was decided to play five minutes each way to break the tie, and Greenwood landed the puck In the nets once in each of the live-minute plays, the final score being 3 goals to 1 in favor of Greenwood. This gives Greenwood a big start In the Boundary competition, two wins against a loss to each of the other towns. There Will be some lively hockey In the Boundary later In the season when the prospects for the cup may change. Marie Charlotte la Well BRUSSELS, Jan. 6.~The recent alarming reports concerning the health of Marie Charlotte, widow of the late Emperor Maximilian of Mexico, were authoritatively denied today. The condition of the ex-enipieas, who has been mentally Incompetent for many years, Ib stated to remain the same. She Inquires freauent- Iv for her brother, the late King Leopold, of whose death she haB not been informed. She is 74 years old. Will Chang* Date WINNIPEG, Jan. 7.—The statement ls given out that the exhibition management has practically reBoved to change the date Eyestrain Drains Vitality Eyestrain uses up the nerves and drains vitality. It is dangerous to health and life. We save vitality and health, removing eyestrain by beneficial glasses, suited particularly to your own case. We study that .exquisite something called style. Patrons to our optical department are assured of fashionable spectacle ware, perfect In fit and finish. Our methods are absolutely perfect |„ $ Two experts at your disposal. iry our repair department Bo not wait four days to have a new lense to replace your broken one. We give It back to you the same day. J. O. PATENAUPE ssANWAcrunim mmn, watchmaker an* optician. MtWSw Every Lady likes her table decorated with nice China and everybody likes to see a lady have her table nicely decorated. That is what we are here tor. We have the finest line ot China ever shown In our city. We ar» rare yon will be suited. We haye, »!• kinds ot China. We have all shapes or China. We have all decorations of China. We bave all grades of China. We have a few sets of the celebrated Grendley Dlnnerware of the latest decoration, which are going fast Don't fail to see them. Old Curiosity Shop S13, 516, 617 Josephine Str-et Sale of Felt Footwear We are now offering all Felt goods at ^f\ Per Cent. Off »U Regular Prices Felt Romeos Felt Bedroom Slippers. Cozy Slippers Felt Boots Ihe ROYAL Shoe Store R. ANDREWS, Prop. Strict attention to mail orders. of the Selkirk Centennial to 1913. A considerable number of the exhibition executive has maintained from the start that 1912 would be too soon to prepare an exhibition of the size and scope that should be held for all Canada. The force of this argument has become so clear to the majority of those upon whom consideration of such matteis has devolved that the decision to change the date Is now agreed upon. The greatest danger from influenia la ot its resulting In pneumonia. This can be obviated by using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, as it not only cures Influenia, but counteracts any tendency of the disease towards pneumonia. Sold by all druggists and dealeie. A Baker Street Investment NOW 18 THE TIME We offer 60 feet of tie best property on Baker street which will pay 10 per cent clear of taxes and assessments. There Is a two story modern brick building covering the whole ground which brings In a yearly rental of over 13600. We have a client willing to go into a small syndicate to purchase this property and would like to hear from yon if you have any money to invest. $30,000 Is the price, on very good terms, and the larger the cash payment the better the prloe. We consider now is the time to get busy on Investments of this description. There will certainly be considerable movement In Nelson business property in the near futnre when the tramway is again In op. eratlon and the erection of the C.P.R. tourist hotel ls commenced. For full particulars and figures see. McQuarrie Co. H It's from Stewart's It's • China Hall is now well stocked with glassware, China Lamp Goods, Toiletware and Crockery of every description. We are offering special BARGAINS In Dlnnerware. See our open stock patterns, where you can get any number of pieces you require. 8econd .Hand Goods of every description. We might have the very thing you want. Good warehouse for storage. MUNRO & NELSON 321 Baker St. P.O. Box 688 FROM DURUM WHEAT BRITISH MILLERS LIKE THE NEW PRODUCT OF FARM PROMISE8 REVOLUTIONIZE GRAIN GROWING IN THIS COUNTRY LONDON, Jan. S.—British millers are taking a keen interest In the expected great expansion of growth of Durum wheat which, many believe, is destined to revolutionize western civilisation. The propaganda of Mr. Wilson, secretary of Agriculture at Washington, Is being followed with close attention especially seeing there was a crop of tio.uuo.ouo bushels of it last year, the yield being twice as great as moat other wheats and the profit 1U0 per cent at present, prices, Seeing the great Importance of the question to the Canadian wtsst, Mr. Griffith, secretary of the high commissioner's ofllee, acting on behalf of Lord Strathcona, has circularized the wheat and flour trade associations of this country with remarkable results. Tlie London association says that former objections to Durum have been minimized by improvements In the equipment of British mills. Some other associations continue to condemn Durum, but replies generally show that most progressive British millers refuse to follow American miller In .condemning Durum. They report a large and Increasing demand for Durum which Ib now fetching 3 to 3H shillings per quarter lesa than No. 1 Northern, but greatly increased supply Ib ex- Fiected. Commenting on Lord Htrathoona's nquhies the Miller, which Is the leading organ of the milling trade, says: "Durum only requires proper handling to become one of the most priced wheats. It Ib destined to rival the beat Manitoba wheat in value," To Sell Thaw's Effects PITTSBURG, Jan. 6.—Referee In bankruptcy Batlr haB set Jan. 13 for a hearing on a petition for an order to dispose of the personal property of Harry K. Thaw, now confined In the Mattewan hospital. Roger O'Mara, trustee for the estate of Thaw, presented the petition today. Thaw'B interests In several pieces of real estate In this city will be sold, and among other articles his rugs, carpets, chairs, tapestry, books and pictures. The whole property Is said to be worth In the neighborhood of j:nromptly aln'r "■ lowet. ._ Sold by all druggists and dealers. lh« the mptly curtd by the use of Chamber- i's Cough Remedy, It should not be sled to run until it Womei troublesome, Chicken Feed We Save No. 1 Wheat, Feed Barter, Oats, Groats, Bran, Shorts, feed Hoar, Crushed Bone, Crushed Shell, Beef Scraps, Myers' Spice and Pratt's Remedies. Baled oat straw for litter. The Brackman-Ker Milling Co., Ltd. Our January Gun Fires Its First Shot Crosse & BlackwelTs Jams. 1 lb. glass, 20c, 3 tor ..60c. 5 lh. tins 60c. 7 lb. tins 86c. New Laid Eggt are down to 60c. BELL TRADING CO. The Husband fully realizes the intrinsic Talue of a Bissell Carpet Sweeper as a strength •aver to his wife. No home is complete without a Blssel. It more than pays the cost In one year by earing the carpet*. It keeps the home free from dust and dirt and so not only lightens the house wife's work, but adds to th* comfort of the home and make* the entire household happier. Don't delay. Buy a Bissell today, OUR PROCE8 , 14.00 Cyco Bearing, American Queen 4.16 Cyco Bearing Boudoir 8.76 Cyco Ball Bearing, Grand Rapid 8,76 Cyoo Ball Bearing, Grand Rapids, Nic 8.16 Cyco Bearing, Graad Rapids, Jap 8.00 emm* Nelson Hardware Co. Baker st Cyco Bearing, Parwr Queen., I tUHItTOH 1= WINN IKS Just the thing for these cold morn* ings Buy a "Perfection" Oil Heater Heat when you want It and where you want it. No odor, and costs but four cents per hour. WMd-Val.ance Hardware Co., Limited NEL80N, a C. Wholesale TOIONTt 1= YAHCOUTB The Store of Quality Wishes to extend thanks for the liberal patronage given us during the past year and respectfully ask for your patronage during 1010. Wishing one and all a nappy and prosperous New Tear. P.O.Box54 A. S. HorSWiU Rhone 10 Rubber Goods! Rubber Goods! Guaranteed ' We hare the famous KANTLEEK rubber goods, which are guaranteed for two years. The slightest defect I* replaced hy a new bottle. No bottles repaired. ^. t Fountain Syringes . Enema Syringes . Rubber Sponges Hot Water Bottles . Ice Bags . Whirling Sprays Elastic Hosiery - Abdominal Supporters Canada Drug & Book Co., Ltd. mm neadtfuarters for Rubber Gootfs - - - Wholesale aid Retail