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VOL.8
NELSON   B. G,   FRIDAY   MORNING.  DECEMBER   31.   1909
NO. 218
FEELINGWARM
British  Political Contest
Causes Bad Blood
CHAMBERLAIN MANIFESTO
0ISPLAV8 HIS OLD TIME CAPACITY
—DISORDERLY MEETING AT
CARNARVON-ONLY ONE QUESTION 8AY8 JOE MARTIN—ABOLITION OF LORDS
(Canadian Ass-MlstM Frew.) .
LONDON, Dec. 30—No single issue
can he said to dominate the campaign
yet Mr. Chamberlain's manifesto *is
striking because lt brushes aside the
constitutional question M non-existent
and concentrates on tariff reform.
Here it Is recognised that Mr. Chamberlain displays his old tine capacity
for going to the root of things. A year
back tariff reform would hare been the
great Issue and the result, Judging by
all signs available, would not have been
doubtful, the astute ministers produced
their budget then and sootched fiscal
change for a time. Now lt remains
for the unionists to follow their great
leader ln an endeavor to again make
every other Issue of secondary impor-
10e liberals laugh at Mr. Chamberlain's attempt to revive the colonial aspect ot tariff reform. The liberals
maintain that what started as a great
imperial movement has become purely
a domestic campaign ln favor ot protection and they demand particulars of
the tariff scheme, which ls to prevent
the dukes paying out. They also profess to be grateful to those peers who
are defending the rejection of the budget,' for helping to keep the constitutional Issue to the fore and Jestingly declare that the government postponed
tbe election two days to allow at least
one more speech from lord Curzon.
Bt Hon. A. 3. Balfour, speaking at
Haddington, said that the unionists
were confident In their cause. It rep-
resened the maintenance ot institutions which must be preserved and
stood tor the security of enterprise and
the maintenance ot the fleet. While re-
faring to draw we colonies closer the
government had reintroduced home
rulft whi-ih wiU be utterly subversive
to Great Britain's position among the
nations ot the world. The unionists
also stood for fiscal reform. He would
not say the whole difficulty of unemployment would be solved by tariff reform, but It would diminish the
really serious part, the unemployment
of competent workmen.
Rt. Hon. George Wyndham at Al-
trinchan, claimed that London, the
home counties and the midlands were
for tariff reform and It* depended on
Lancashire, Cheshire and Yorkshire,
whether victory should be lost or won.
tint lord ot the admiralty McKenna
at Pontypool maintained that the Issue
was a very simple one, who was to de*
' termlne now the people should be. taxed and by what government tbey should
be ruled.
Bari Cawdor at Haverford West on
the other hand declared that the real
Issue the electors had to decide were
did they really wish any government
that might come Into power should be
absolutely Independent, did tbey wish
for religious education, did they wish
the license trade unjustly treated, did
they wish to eet up a hostile port ln
Ireland, or to see Ihe navy maintained
at such strength as was needed.
Postmaster general Buxton In the
Tower Hamlets, said that Mr. Balfour's
position as tar as tariff reform is concerned was a pitiable and Ignominious
one, He had heen driven step by step
to aooept the nauseous food given blm.
He had been oompulsorliy fed by tariff reformers. He had resisted as much
as possible, but the wardens and doc
ton, Austin Chamberlain, Chaplin and
others, bad been too much for him.
LONDON, Dec. 30—Rt Hon. Joseph
Chamberlain's manifesto awakens gen-
end unionist enthusiasm, especially his
concise enunciation of the issue. The
radical Leader accuses Mr. Chamberlain
of breaking parole. It says: "His adoption of protection ln the extremity of
1903 was the last throw of a ruined
gambler. There may have been greater
crimes In Mr. Chamberlain's career
than this, hls latest treason to demo-
cracy, The evettt wilt we hope and
believe, prove that in the sufficiently
Jong list of his blunders, the laat from
his own point of view, ls the greatest.
The Morning Post says: "The coming election will provide a searching
test for democracy ln Ithls country.
Mr. Lloyd-George Is simply employing
the usual devices ot a demagogue. Will
the people have sufficient sense to
disregard unscrupulous appeals to passion and cupidity and to take a calm
comprehensive view of their permanent Interests. The chief danger, as Mr.
Bonar-Law pointed out U the (hot that
Mr, Lloyd-George enjoys for the present
the support of men who. have a reputation for moderation. In other words,
it Is difficult to convince the electorate
that Lloyd-George Is a dangerous socialist while men like sir Edward Orey,
W. Haldane and Mr. Asqulth remain by
his side."
Last night E. E..Smith carried union-
Ism into Mr. Lloyd-George's own constituency, Varnarvon, ln support of Mr.
tUoydfleorie's opponent, >. H. 0. Vtn,
cent, with the result of disorderly
scenes. The unionists had taken the
usual precautions. A strong ibody ot
'300 looal stewards had been organised
supplemented by strong drafts from
among the unionist quarrymen employ*
ed at lord Penrliyn's quarries at Bet.
hesda and at tue still larger quarries
of Ashton Smith at Llamberls. Amid
great Interruption and frequent hubbub, Mr. Smith showed how, under free
trade Carnarvon had lost Its once flour,
ishing slate shipping and Iron trades,
when finally his voice gave way and
he had to resume his seat. He an-
nounced himself willing to answer any
written questions.
Among the Anglo-Canadian Incidents
of the fights must be counted the personal conflict at Battersea between
John Burns and Shirley Benn. Con*
eluding his speech last night Mr. Benn
said he had desired to confine the election to broad principles but his opponent had Introduced personalities. Mr.
Burns had said: "I don't go to linnet
shows or shove a penny shows; I
don't tell fairy tales to boozy tariff reformers." He, Mr. Benn, had been to
canary shows, flower shows and cricket matches, and he was prepared to
leave lt to the electors to say whether
they preferred their member to take
part In the lite ot the dlstrlot or to absolutely ignore the borough as the present member had done? It went against
the grain tor him to take this line but
if he were like his opponent he would
say: "I don't go to pool-houses on
Christmas day all prepared for the
press; I don't keep poor hungry men
and women for over half an hour from
their Christmas dinner while I make
a speech."
All the same John Burns announces
that he ls confident of an Increased majority.   His popularity Is undobuted.
Joe Martin puts the abolition of the
house of lords ln the front of his campaign In Bast St Pancras, and declares
himself hopeful of victory, seeing his
excellent organisation and persistent
campaign work tor four years with
meetings tour times a week.
"There is only one question for me,"
says Mr, Martin. "TOat Is the house
of lords. Unless we can alter the constitution or the house of lords lt Is of
no use to discuss other matters. I am
myself, and practically all my supporters s/e, ln favor of the total abolition
of the house of lords and the substitution of an elected second chamber. I
also have every reason to count on the
socialist support. It Ib a significant
fact that two speakers on my platform
belong to the socialist party. I support the budget but comparatively this
ls a side Issue against that of the
lords. The hulk of the electors are
Cree traders." His opponent W. R.
Preston, is determined to .test that
opinion for he is a thorough going tariff reformer, . .
Sir Gilbert Parker has nursM his
constituency of Gravesend so well that
he should have a comparatively safe
seat. Donald McMaster should also
win In Chertsey.
Canadian newspaper opinions are be-
Ing freely quoted by both sides. So
acute Is the political feeling that the
activities of some business houses are
seriously affected for the moment. In
some cases political, discussions have
left the principals net on speaking
terms. Chairmen of leading companies
who have referred to the need of tar*
Iff reform at annua] meetings have
been sternly rebuked by free trade
shareholders. At some city warehouses
prominent placards announoe: "We are
here for business no politics."
At the High Holborn factories ot
Wlthertee aitd company much disputation has been aroused by the following
"Tariff reform will lead to more employment ln this olfice;. That Is our
definite opinion on a careful consideration of the conditions' governing our
business.   (Sgd.) Wlthertee ft Co."
The flood of election oratory Increases dally, the feature ot the cam-
palgn being the large number of peers
wno are addressing political meetings.
T. P. O'Connor ln an Interview here
gave an Interesting account of his
American tour. He commented, as a
remarkable sign ot the times, on the
assistance given the labor movement in
the United States especially by women
ot the richest classes, and expressed
the belief that the United States was
coming to some decisive movement in
the direction of, a more equitable distribution of wealth.
rCanndian Associated Press.)
LONDON, Deo. 30 — Unionists are
cheered by tbe news that Rt Hon. A.
J. Balfour will .be able to speak at Haddingtonshire today. The peers are vigorously stumping the country although
they are frequently heckled.
Mr. Hothouse ln East Bristol, said
that It was the experience of all na«
tlons that had tried protection that the
consumer and not the foreigner had to
pay. The liberal alternative was the
budget The liberals hoped by continuing free trade to attract to the
country as muoh capital as possible,
and when It was in lull work they
would take from lt toll according to the
wealth it produced and the convenience It afforded the publlo.
Sir W. 8. Robson, speaking at South
Shields, hls consistency, said that
what the government had done was before the country; they had attempted a
good deal more than they had done,
but the failure of the attempts was due
to the power and existence of the hereditary chamber, which he hoped would
be clipped drastically after the election. The torles said that If they taxed bread the foreigners would pay for
It. It was a serious charge, but he
was going to suggest that the promise
that the foreigner would pay these
taxes, was made by men who knew
that ln substance the document they
were holding out to the British working classes was false.
(Continued on Page Five.)
MAY M DUEL
Mystery Surrounds Sudden
Death of Earl Percy
NORTHUMBERLAND'S HEIR
DEATH    OCCURRED    IN    SECOND-
1  CLASS   HOTEL   IN    PARIS—RUMOR 8AY8   HE WAS  SHOT   IN
DUEL WITH FORMER FRIEND-
CHALLENGER AN ENGLISHMAN.
LONDON, Deo. 30.—Word was received here of the death at Paris today
of Earl Percy (Henry Algernon
George), formerly under secretary of
state for foreign affairs. According to
the family, death was due to complications following an attack of pneumonia.
Earl Percy was the eldest son and heir
of the seventh duke of Northumberland.
He Has represented South Kensington
In parliament since 1895. In 1902-03 he
was under secretary of state for India
and in the two succeeding years under
foreign secretary. He was born In 1871
I and was married. His home was in
London.
It is widely reported here, however,
that the earl's fatal Illness followed
wounds received ln $ duel in which he
is said to have taken part in Paris
some -days ago.
PARIS, Dec. 30.—Earl Percy of London, a member of the British parliament and formerly British under secretary of state for foreign affairs, died
here today from acute pleurisy. Death
occurred at a second-class hotel situated opposite the railroad station, and
the fact that the earl had occupied
these humble lodgings created the impression that there was something mysterious In connection with his illness.
It was rumored that he had been shot
while engaged in a duel outside of
Paris a few days ago. These stories
were denied today by attending physicians. Last Saturday he experienced
a chill, which was followed by congestion and acute pleurisy. The doctors
and three English nurses were called
In and attended him. A brother and a
sister were with him when the end
came.
Sir H. Austin Lee, counsellor of the
British embassy, declared that the story
of a duel was a preposterous Invention.
The physicians state that death was
Immediately due to heart failure following acute Inflammation of the lungs.
Despite assurances by tliose who
should know to the contrary, the rumor persists today that the earl received fatal wounds In a duel with pistols. Hls challenger Is reported to have
heen an Englishman ln whose family
the earl had been received as a friend.
The story continues that the two men
became bitter enemies and left England to settle their grievances quietly
on the outskirts of Paris. A bullet, tt
ls said, passed through the earl's lungs.
LONDON, Dee. 30.—The most Interesting utterances In A, J. Balfour's first
speech since his recovery, delivered
tonight at Haddington, was his eloquent tribute to Earl Percy, In whose
untimely death, he said, "not only tbe
unionist party, hut the nation, sustained
a great and for a time, he reared, Irreparable loss.
The other conservative speakers and
all the conservative papers are lamenting. Earl Percy's deatli as a serious blow
to the cause, especially in the present
campaign. Earl Percy, they declare,
was one of the most promising and
brilliant men on the unionist side.
TIME IS CRITICAL.
British Am bat i* dor Speaks to Student
Body In Rochester.
|< ROCHESTER, N. Y., Dec. 30.—The
British ambassador, James Bryce, was
the chief speaker at the night session
of the convention of the student volunteer movement ln convention hall.
Bishop Hartzell of the Methodist
church, whose field is Africa, also spoke.
Ambassador Bryce characterized the
present time aa a critical and also auspicious one for Christianity, "There had
been such progress in recent years," he
said "that today nine-tenths of the
habitable earth was under the control
of the so-called Christian powers. And
though vast multitudes remained non-
Christian, there is scarcely a spot ln
which the influence of the white race
Ib not felt, and ln which the uncivilized
and semi-clvillzed native peoples are
not being penetrated by the ideas and
habits' of those more advanced nations."
Attention was called to the breaking
up of the old ideas and customs in
backward nations and the advance of
western civilization and with these
changes the necessity that was laid
upon Christian nations to "implant a
new and better faith."
The ambassador then spoke of the
harm done among umChrlstlan peoples
by "members of the Christian nations,
who disregard the teaching or their religion. The address closed with an exhortation to live lives "In the true gospel spirit," whether at home or In foreign fields.	
Flre at Montreal.
MONTREAL, Dec. 30.—The dry goods
store of W. H. Roach company was
damaged Bf flre today to the eitent of
114,000,.fully covered by insurance,     i
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DIPLOMATIC QUESTION
PROPRIETV  OF  RECOGNIZING   MA-
DR1Z -GOVERNMENT DISCUSSED.
CL08E RELATIONS BETWEEN HONDURAS AND ZELAYA.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.—The situation ln Nicaragua presents some diplomatic niceties ln relation to the propriety of recognizing the government of
Madrlz hy the Central American states.
In the opinion of officials of the state
department. President Madrlz should
receive no recognition on the part of
Central American republics beyond
that which would be accorded to a leader of a faction.
Because of the dose relations maintained by Zelaya with Honduras, it is
expected that the government may be
foremost in doing anything that will
tend to strengthen the authority of Madrlz, but there would be great surprise
should such action be taken by Mexico
without previous understanding with
the United States.
It is pointed out here that as the
United States Is the only government
that has broken off.' official relations
with Nicaragua, there would be no occasion Tor special recognition on the
part of th© Central American republics
were Madrlz' elected* president under
ordinary conditions as diplomatic relations with the nation would be continued as usual. But ln view of the
statement that Madrlz merely headed
one of two factions and was elected
by what has been declared to be a
"packed congress" conditions should, It
Is the opinion of the officials here, be
stable before support ls given him ln
the form of any recognition as president of the republic by other Central
American governments. *
MEXICO CITY, Dec. 30.—Former
President Zelaya of Nicaragua, who
has found refuge ln this republic, called
upon President Diaz at the national palace today. Zelaya said that the object
of his visit waB to express his thanks
for the courtesies he had received from
the officials of Mexico. There was little
ceremony.
WAUHlNuYON, Dec. 30—Much spec-
illation Is current today in official and
dlptomsMo circles here concerning tbe
possible action of Central American republics In recognition-of the Madrlz
go-moment at Managua. Up to this
morning ths stats department had received Ho offtolal Information of such
recognition by any Latin American
country, oaidal information that general Toledo, who Is supposed to be In
possession of arms entrusted to him by
Zelaya -before Us departure, Is at Ma-
nagua directing military operations In
the capacity of Minister of war was received at ibe state department today.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 30—Governor
Enrique (jreei ot Chihuahua, special
envoy from Mexico to the United States
ln the Nlcaraguan affair, today gave to
the Associated Press an authorised
statement regarding his present mission of this country. Governor Creey
declared that he had accomplished hls
task with gratifying results. The resignation of Zelaya and succession ot
president Madris had ended many difficulties and prevented anarchy, he declares and peace and patriotism were
now finding their way'on both sides
in Nicaragua. The granting of asylum
of Zelaya hy Mexico, was In no sense
an act of unfriendliness to the United
States.
Life Saving Patrol.
VICTORIA, B. C, Dec. 30.—The Cla-
dlan government has arranged a scheme
for a life saving patrol on the Vancouver Island coast. Captain Murray, formerly of the ship Antelope, was appointed to take charge of four stations
at Bamfield, Pachena, Uclulet and Clay-
onuot, a motor life boat being on the
way for Bamfield and surf life boats
belpg placed at the other station. Two
Lysle guns have been supplied to the
life savers.
Closes Liverpool Office.
TORONTO, Dec. 30.—The provincial
government has decided to closer the
branch offices of the Ontario colonization department at Liverpool under
cabled Instructions. The offices will
cease operations tonight.
FROST'S SWAY
Many
Death's Caused
Intense Cold
by
ORANGE GROYES NIPPED
HOMELESS MEN FOUND FROZEN
TO DEATH IN NEW YORK
DOORWAYS — PITTSBURG BEMOANS BITTER BLIZZARD-
SEVERE SUFFERING
NEW YORK, Dec. 30—Three deaths
due directly to the cold wave that held
the city in its grasp, were reported
today. Two were unfortunate homeless men. They were found frozen to-i
night, crouching in doorways where
they had sought shelter. The third
victim wag a teamster. Benumbed by
the cold he fell from his truck to instant death beneath Us wheels.
PITTSBURG, Dec. 30 — With the
thermometer registering from zero to
seven below, western Pennsylvania tonight Is in the grip of a bitterly cold
blizzard, accompanied iby snow flurries
and high winds. The mountain -districts report deaths and suffering due
to exposure. In greater Pittsburg alone
several deaths have occurred. All
trains from the east are from ono to
three hours late. Mails are tied up,
car shortage Is reported everywhere
and several steel mills were closed
down today because of this fact, throwing 500 men out of work,
JACKSONVILLE, Pla.f Dec. 30—
Florida experienced the coldest weather
that has visited this section in several
years. The thermometer in. Jacksonville registered 20 degrees this morning and freezing temperatures extend
into the orange belt. It Is not believed,
however, that the orange trees will be
damaged.
POUGHKEEPSIE, Dec. 30—Thermometers registered several degrees .below zero this morning and 10 below at
Vassar college and in ihe interior
country. The Hudson was frozen from
shore to shore with an Inch of ice, but
navigation between the city and New
York is still open.
H1TTSDURG, Dec. 30The coming of
zero weattier in Pittsburg and western
points has prevented a destructive
flood here and at West Virginia and
Ohio points, bordering the Ohio river.
The Ohio river is practically frozen
from this city to Cincinnati. Tributaries are in a like state. The weather
bureau issues the following statement
today; "The rivers are frozen everywhere and there is an abundance of
snow. War mweather Is headed this
way. Danger of a disastrous flood is
not imminent at this time owing to cold
weather. It is well, however, to take
precautions against conditions.' '
PITTSBURG, Dec. 30—Pittsburg is
facing one of the worst floods of local
history, due, so authoritative rlvermen
here say, to the unusual and severe
weather conditions of the past two
weeks. Conditions are such that should
a sudden thaw culminate' the extremely
heavy snowfall experienced in western
Pennsylvania In that length of time,
the Allegheney river ice pack will be
broken with a rush, the result of which
would be incalculable disaster to all
shipping interests and water front property on the Ohio river south of here.
The official measurement of the snowfall during the past two weeks is nine
inohes. The fall preceding the flood of
1907 was much less. The river is now
at a six foot stage and Pittsburg experienced »n» weather last night The official forecast suggests no rellel. River
traffic Ib still blocked and danger to
bridges continues threatening.
EMERGENCY MEETING.
Montreal Council Will Frovlde Hospital
Accommodation for Typhoid Cases.
MONTREAL, Dec. 30.—At a meeting
of the ctty council this afternoon a resolution was passed instructing the
health committee to hold an emergency
meeting and consider the means to be
adopted to provide hospital accommodation for sufferers from typhoid fever,
the finance committee at the same time
being instructed to provide the funds
necessary. A meeting is to be held
tomorrow at which prominent physicians will be consulted ant) as a result
It Is expected that within a few days
the necessary accommodation will be
provided. Thirty new cases were reported at tbe city hall today, but this
does not tell the exact number In the
ctty and suburbs as only those from
the suburbs which are taken in at the
hospitals are included.
GOVERNMENT ELEVATOR8.
Grain Growers' Association to Discuss
Question With Manitoba Government.
WINNIPEG, Man., Dec. 30.—Jhnuary
5 hns been decided upon as the day
when the elovator committee appointed
by the Grain Growers' association will
meet with the local government to discuss the proposition and outline a
scheme for providing a system of government owned storage elevators
throughout Manitoba. The Grain Growers' association committee comprises
D. W. McCuaig, president of the association; R. C. Headers, vice president;
R. McKenzle, secretary and R. J. Avt-
son, F. W. Kerr, Peter Wright, George
H. Malcolm, J. S. Wood and R. M. Wilson, directors of the association. In addition the committee has added T. A.
Creerar, president of the Grain Growers' Grain company. The grain growers'
elevator committee has already pre-dls-
cussed the principal question at some
length and. will have something definite to present to the government, a ^
though no announcement has yet been
made as to the details.
All the members of the committee
will be in Winnipeg and there will be
a meeting on Monday night. The meeting will continue through Tuesday and
on Wednesday their planB will be discussed with the government. The feeling of the grain growers as expressed
by members of the committee is that
of hearty co-operation with the government in working out a practical scheme
which will place the elevator system
of Manitoba on a secure basis, where
every grain grower will be asBured
that he will secure just returns for his
crop.
IS INSPECTOR
P. A.y$ of Nelson Re-
EXAMINERS  APPOINTED
BOARD   OF   EXAMINER8   WA8   GAZETTED YESTERDAY.
FOR   HOSMER,    NICOLA,   MICHEL,
COAL CREEK AND CORBIN.
(Special to The Dally News.)
VICTORIA, B. C, Dec. 30.—The following boards of examiners for 1910
are guzetted today:
Corbin Colliery—Evan Evans (appointed by owners). John McAlpine and
Samuel Richards, alternates; John B.
Thomas (appointed by government), Joseph Slboz (elected by miners), William
Parry and Thomas Brace, alternates.
Michel—William Robinson (by owners), John Shanks and Thomas Sprus-
ton, alternates; Joseph Mason (by government), William Whltehouse (by
miners), George Rankin and James
Sharp, alternates.
Coal Creek—David Martin (by owners), Bernard Caulileld add William
Wilson, alternates; T. J. Knox (by government, John E. Smith (by miners),
Joseph Lyons and W. H. Evans, alternates.
Nicola—Hugh Gillespie (by owners),
David Gray and David Crawford, alternates; Benjamin Browltt (by government), George Hudson (by miners),
George P. Ryde and John Thornton, alternates.
Hosmer—A, H. Courtney (by owners), J. McKelvie and R. Anderson, alternates; John Wylle (by government),
James Paterson (by miners), J. W.
Morris and F. J. Harrison alternates.
PREDICTS HARMONY.
Believes That Prospects for Harmony
In Future Are Bright.
NEW YORK, Dec. 30.—Harmony out
of discord, more compact organization
out of disruption as a new national and
international birth for Bport, are what
James E. Sullivan, secretary of the
A. A. M., believes the future holds in
store for sport In general.
"In all these controversies," he said
today, referring to the breach between
.east nnd west in golf, tennis, skating
and some of the lesser departments of
national sport, "are much to he regretted, but mark this, they will all result
in a cleaner and broader basis for athletics in this country."
It is Mr. Sullivan's belief that the
present sectional division of sports will
constantly broaden toward the national
Idea and one necessity to effect this
growth, he holds, is a supreme court
of appeals ln all sport. It was evident
at the headquarters of the eastern amateur skating association today that
there was much indignation over last
night's report from Chicago that tbe
international association has eliminated
it from the governing body of skating.
Mr. Hemment was notified tonight by
Fred H. Tucker jr., secretary of the International Skating Union of America,
that the Eastern Amateur Skating association had forfeited its membership
In the international union.
Edmond Lamy, whose disqualification
by the Eastern association precipitated
the present disagreement, will start at
scratch In races to be held January 8
In Brooklyn.        ,
HEADQUARTERS AT COAST
Recognition Unnecessary.
MANAGUA. Dec. 30—The Mexican
government in no way has officially
recognized Jose Madrlz as president
of Nicaragua. The telegrams that
have passed between President Diaz
and President Madrlz were of a personal character. President Madrlz does
not construe them as a formal recognition of his Incumbency. The presidential reception on Tuesday was attended
by the officials and representatives of
ail nations except the United States and
the Nlcaraguan administration does not
see why formal official recognition from
any country except the United States
is necessary.
WILL AT ONCE A88UME DUTIE8 OF
BOILER IN8PECTOR — 8ALARY
TO BE INCREA8ED—PROMOTIONS AT KAMLOOPS—FORESTRY COMMISSION'S REPORT.
(Special to The Dally  News.)
VICTORIA, Lee. 30.—Tne provincial executive today accepted the resignation of
George Tunstall, for many yeara government agent at Kamloops, who tetirea upon
superannuation, being .succeeded in order
of promotion by E. T. W. Pearse. Mr.
Fisher In turn Is promoted to be mining
recorder.
The resignation was also accepted of
J. K. Worai'old, provincial assessor, who
retires upon superannuation, lie is succeeded by E. E. Leeson of Victoria.
It hus been decided tor the present to
name but one additional Inspector of steam
hollers, the choice falling upon P. A.
Goepel of Nelson, who assumes the duty
at the first of the year, making lily headquarters In Vancouver. The salary provided Is |110 per motith, but recommendations have been made by the civil service
grading commission In the direction of an
Increase, which will doubtless be acted
upon;
An Influential deputation from Mission
Junction waited upon Hon. Thomas Taylor,
minister of public works, In respect to the
early completion of the Dewdney trunk
road upon -the lines of the old survey, from
Pitt river to Stave river and lake. This
deputation was headed by \V. J. Manson,
meinbei-elect for Dewdney, and Included
also General Manager Haywurd and Chief
Engineer Bonnycastle of the Western
Power company, having Its Industrial
head-quarters at Slave lake. From Pitt
river the road Is already sufficiently completed to be freely utilized for general
traffic as far as Webster's Comers, and
after the interview the decision was reached by the government to complete the
road from Webster's Corners tn Stave
lake without delay, the distance being tv\_
miles, through connection between Ptlt
river and Stave lake being thus secured.
Of tho Webster's Corners-Stave lake section the government will build Wi miles
and the Western Power company the remainder, the total cost of the work involved being estimated at from -$2fi,oO0 to
128,000. The entire extension will be under
the personal supervision of Road Superintendent Sprott, of the Dewdney district.
The iinal report of the forestry commission which during the late summer held
sittings at various centres throughout
British Columbia, investigating all conditions in respect to the forest resources and
timber trade, has been transmitted to
Lleut.-Gov. Paterson, and will be laid before the legislature at Its assembling. The
commission, consisting of A. S. Goodeve,
M.P., Fred J. Fulton, K.C, {'chairman),
and A, C. Flumerfelt, has gone exhaustively Into the question of forest conservation,
replanting, timber tenures, protection from
lire loss, and ull related features of tbe
important subject, and recommendations
contained In the report will form the basis
of advanced legislation to be laid before
the house during the approaching session.
Commission Has Power.
TORONTO, Dec. DC-Chief Justice Fal-
conbrltlge gave Judgment against Mra. *
Louis Felker this afternoon In ber suit
against F. H. Miegulgan & Co., C. L.
Demurat & Co,, and the Niagara and Ontario Construction company. Mrs. Felker
owns a farm near Welland and she refused to allow the hydro-olectric commission to put Its towers for the transmission
line on her property, although they offered
hBr $600 for 30-year lease. His lordship
found that under the 1909 Hydro-Electric
Commission act the commission haa absolute right to go on her or anyone's land
without their consent and erect their tow-
Juvenile Act for Ontario.
TORONTO, Dec. 30.—Moral reformers
have decided to make application to
the Ontario legislature at the coming
session for an act bringing into force
the Juvenile delinquents act of the Dominion of Canada. Under this act children under the age of 21 are placed in
an Institution of detention different altogether from the Jails and the prisons
where they are saved from contact with
hardened criminals and old offenders.
Princeton Oefeated.
PITTSBURG, Dec. 30.—In a closely
played gumo at Duquesne gardens tonight the Yale hockey team defeated
the Princeton team, 2 to 1.
Captain Obtains His Release.
HALIFAX. Dec. 30.-A trial held in
Canada today . under the new Habeas
Corpus act took place today. The case
wos the King vb. Capt. John Smith, of
the steam trawler Wren. The captain was
accused of fishing with a beam In prohibited waters this summer. It was
charged that Wren played great havoc
along the coast. A complaint was laid by
fishermen before the fisheries department
and Capt. Smith was arrested. Ho wos
found guilty and fined 1100. In default of
payment he was sent to jail for threa
months. He made application for habeas
corpus under the act of thla year, and the
Judge ordered Smith's release.
Government Secures Information.
OTTAWA, Dec. 30.—The government has
secured full Information respecting tho
physical condition of branch lines of railway In the lower provinces proposed to
he leased aB feeders to the Intercolonial,
and the commission of management will
consider the matter early ln the year. If
any lines are leased It will be only those
which are In fairly good condition and
likely to be productive. The uct of this
session makes that stipulation. Considerable pressure Is being exercised for taking
over several lines where the service is
much complained of.
Election in Ottawa.
OTTAWA, Dec. 30.-The Liberal convention to select a candidate for the house of
commons, tilling the vacancy caused by
Sir Wilfrid Laurier's resignation, will take
place on Friday, Jan. 7. The primaries to
select delegates will take place In the different wards on the previous evening. It
Is expected that the writ will bo issued
without delay. .
Nine Men Drowned.
FAYAL, Dec. 30.—Nine men of tho crew
of the Portuguese bark Fortuna wero
drowned In the storms which have been
ravaging the Atlantic in the past ten days.
The Fortuna was bound from New Orleans for Oorto and was towed into this
port today totally dismasted. Her deck
load was washed away and half of her
Cotton Districts Prosperous.
BOMBAY, Dec. 30.—The large American
demand for Indian cotton and tbe prospect of a still further increase In tho demand has resulted in the cotton districts
enjoying the greatest prosperity since the
American civil war. At the same time this
extra demand has brought out more prominently the dearth of labor ln these districts.
Ellzabethtown Farmer Dead.
BROCKV1LLE, Out., Dec. 80.—Edward
Davis, a prominent farmer of the township
of Ellzabethtown, who had been stricken
with paralysis while attending the municipal nominations at New Dublin, on Monday lnst, passed away today. He spent
hls whole life of 74 years In this township.
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FRIDAY  DECEMBER 31
The Nimble Penny Beats the Slow Shilling
Here Is a list of Investments requiring small capital whloh we consider gilt edged.   Oet your money
working now and reap the benefits accruing from the coming boom.
FRUIT LANDS
8 acres good, productive soil, 300 yards from station; lots of water, good
neighbors splendid transportation, house 12x16; one acre cleared, wood on
the balance will fetch 1(2.25 a cord right on the ground, and a good man
can make $4.50 a flay for the rest of the winter cutting it. Price $800, $100
cash, balance $15 a month without Interest. You will never get a pleoe of
land on easier terms than this.
22 acres partly cleared, with house and stable, good creek, splendid locality, dally trains stopping within 400 yards, every convenience. Owne-f
going east and must sell before January 1. Price, $1000, $100 cash balance
$30 a month.
160 acres Immediately adjoining Edgewood townsite, close to good wharf,
store postofflce, sawmill and botel, over a quarter mile of lake frontage, less
• than half a mile from land selling at $160 an acre. Owner in the east and offers It at only $12 an acre.  Easy terms.
We have a good quarter section of prairie land, fenced, cross fenced,
house, stable, granaries and outbuildings, near High River, 35 acres broken,
all level, no waste, to exchange (or improved or unimproved fruit land, or
city property. If you'd like to own a quarter section In sunny southern Alberta, here's your chance. (T  ■
A house and 2 large lots in Calgary, right on the carllne, water, sewer,
electric light, three minutes from tie post office, to exchange for property
here.
Five lots tn Lethbridge, close in absolutely level, near the new car Hue,
for sale on easy terms or to exchange for property here,
NOW IS THE TIME
dore Street—Cosey three roomed house with bath, olty water, electric
light, 1 lot   Price $950,   Terms one quarter* cash, balance arrranged.
Stanley street—$1600 for a 6-roomed, 2-storey frame, city water, electric
light, 1 corner lot, large woodshed and workshop.   Very easy terms.
Victoria, Street—No. 107, 1 lot, frame house, 6 rooms, bath and conservatory.   Price $1700, terms arranged.
Five Eagle Debentures for $47.50; par value $50, with Interest at 8 per
oent (rom March 1, 1909, payable March 1, 1910.
Western Canada Investment Co.
507 1-2 Baker Street
R. BRUCE SCOTT.
J. E. TAYLOR
Nelson, B. C.
Drawer 1042..  Phone 254.
The Wright Investment Co.
Baker Street
Nelion, B. C.
Have You Secured a Few Lots Between
Vancouver and New Westminster?
If You Have, You H aveLaid a Foundation for a Fortune in the Future
While Burnaby property has all doubled ln value during the last year and the development has been
wonderful, tt Is nothing compared to the amount of work already planned for 1910.
Railways, electric lines, manufacturing plants, power plants, roads, clearing of land, and many hundreds of homes.
Lots whloh can now be bought for $250 (on very easy terms) will soon be $600. They will continue
Increasing In value as the cities 8">w together and will occupy the heart of one of the world's greatest
cities.
It requires no prophetic vision to see this.
Land at Point Grey, six miles from the center of Vancouver sold *>, few months ago at the government
sale, at $10,000 per acre.   The proceeds amounted to over two million dollars.
Who wore the buyers*?   Principally residents of Manitoba and the Northwest.
Not as an investment, but for homes. What does it mean? It means that a great majority of those
who make money ln grain, land, timber, coal, Iron or other minerals throughout the whole of western Canada will live in this the mildest and most desirable city.
This means a wealthy city; add to this a great seaport, the largest railroad center.In the dominion, a
■ wholesale distributing center, a mighty manufacturing city nlong the FraBer, backed by tlie richest country
ln the world in natural resources and then try to estimate what the value of property between the two cities
occupied by transcontinental railway systems and manufacturing plants will ibe worth.
* The time to buy is now.   Every day you delay you are losing money.   Be sure and gat our January
report. . ..„ _..	
POPULAR JHE0RY GONE
NO  INDICATION OF 8UPPOSEO CANALS ON  MARS.
ASTRONOMER SAYS IDEA IS WITHOUT FOUNDATION.
NEW YOHK, Dec. 30.—London cable
despatches received here Hay that skepticism as lo the eilstence of canals on
Mars was shown by several well known
astronomers at a meeting or the British
Astrological association there.
S. A. Saunders exposed lantern slides of
Shotographs of Mara taken by Prof. Hall
y means of a telescope at Mount Wilson
observatory In California. He remarked
that the canals were not shown, the explanation being that the telescope was too
Htrong to Indicate them. Thla statement
evoked laughter. _■-_._
Edward Walter Maunder, of the Greenwich observatory said that there was no
Indication on the -photographs o[ a spldor-
llkc network. Mr. Maunder aald that there
was never any real ground for supposing
that there was any evidence of artificial
markings on Mars, and lt was better for
science that the idea had heen disposed
of.
Another Tong Warfare.
NDW YORK, Dec. 30.-The renewal ot
the Tong warfare In New York s china-
town claimed another victim early this
morning. A Hung, a Chinese actor, was
shot and killed In the hallway of his tenement house home. Just before daybreak.
Ah Hung, who was a prominent member
of one of the Chinese secret organisations,
was In hls room when he heard steps In
the hallway outside, and then a voice demanded admission. Ah cautiously opened
the door a bare inch or two and peeped
out* There was a shot and then a scamper
of .feet down the stairs. Ah's neighbors,
who had' heard the shot, ran up and found
the body. The bullet had struck him* In
the forehead and penetrated the brain.
Tlie  police,   who have  been expecting a
continuation of the trouble In Chinatown
which resulted III two deaths on Monday
night, were on the spot within a few
minutes. They arrested several of Ah's
neighbors as witnesses hut were unable to
Hnd any tangible clues lo the Identity of
the murderers. Ah Hung came tn New
York from Sun Francisco three years ago.
CRANBROOK ELECTIONS
Candidates Already In Field for Mayor
and Aldermen
(Special to The Dally News.)
CRANBROOK, Dec. 30—It ls now assured tbat at the coming municipal
elections for Cranbrook the following
will be placed ln nomination: For
mayor, J. P. Pink, and for aldermen,
V. Hyde Baker, Dr. F. W. Green, J.
Campbell, P. DeV. Hunt, Dan. J. Johnson and possibly M. A. Macdonald.
Should Mr. Macdonald not yield to the
pressure now being brought to .hear
upon him to Induce him to run. either
Joseph Jackson or George Johnston
will be nominated.
The entirely admirable manner in
which the civic affairs have dealt with
during the past two years, while Mr.
link has heen mayor, will no doubt
have great weight with the voters when
lt comes to the arbitrament of the ballot box. He and those associated with
him have conducted the business entrusted to them ln a quiet, businesslike
but effective manner without any tendency on the part of any of the city
council to pose In the lime light. What
the people want ls to see the citv run
on business lines and they believe the
gentlemen whose names aw mentioned
are those who can be depended on to
fulfill their wishes.
It is greatly to be regretted James
Ryan, one of our ojdest and most respected citizens, a man who bas the
courage of hla convictions and the
pluck to speak them under any condl-
tlons and ln addition, a most strenuous worker in the city's interests, has
not also permitted himself to be placed
ln nomination.
The Fink administration has to Its
credit the acquisition of the Cranbrook
Water Co.'s franchise anr works as a
public utility. Since the purchase, of
which little or nothing was said, the
mains have been greatly enlarged to
the decided betterment of the pressure
on the flre hydrants. It is said that
during the coming year the reservoir
and dam will be Improved to meet an
Increased demand necessitated by the
rapid growth of the population of the
city. About $15,000 has been spent on
the extension of the sidewalks and the
grading up ot the streets and avenues
the most notable in this connection being the lower end of Baker street.
Kidnappers Demand Ransom
LOUISVILLE, Ky„ Dec. 30—A letter
was received today from Bome town ln
Ohio promising the return of little
Alma Kellner to her parents on the
payment or $5000 ransom. This ls all
the information the family would give
out. Tho girl disappeared Dec. 8 and
the demand for ransom received today
brought with it the first real hope for
her recovery.
Frank Pehr, millionaire brewer, and
cousin of Fred Kellner, father of Alma,
ls going to Chicago tonight, and al-
though he said positively his trip had
nothing to do with possible negotiations with the kidnappers of the Kell-
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and reliable as
These pills possess corrective and
tonicpropertieswhichhaveamarked
effect upon the general health and
promptly relieve nervousness, sick
headache, depression, backache,
weakness and other unpleasant
symptoms. Beecham's Pills establish healthy conditions and furnish
Help at the
Right Time
Sold Everywhere.
In Boies 25 cents.
ner oWld, It is believed he is going to
Chicago or elsewhere on such a mission.
FEATURES OF LAND TAX
Arbitrary Price on Thing Nobody Wants
Declares  London Spectator
The London Spectator is the implacable enemy of socialism, radicalism and
anything and everything that savors of
either. Its critical articles have more
than an academic value, despite its
avowed prejudices (or they are written
by keen students of the times. A recent leader deals with the land tax proposals of the budget and handles them
pretty severely. The following extract
will serve to Indicate the thoroughness
with which the weekly press Is dealing with i«M> burning tople of tbe day.
Solving the Insoluble
"The truth Is that the land taxes
were passed by title house of commons
and have been -acclaimed, with enthusiasm by a section of the country, because they have not been understood,
To take one of the conundrums which
would have to be presented to Mr.
Lloyd-George's officials the moment
the taxes were passed—how is it possible to estimate tne Bite value of a
country estate which has been stripped
of its mansion, farm 'buildings, and
other improvements? On what principle is any valuer to proceed in forming an opinion a8 to what this hypo*
thetical and non-existing thing may be
worth? Yet, tens of thousands of similar problems would have to be solved,
and apparently Mr. Lloyd-George and
(his friends think that the solution of
these insoluble problems is going to
possess some marvellous social value.
"In an article contributed to the Nation some weeks ago the chancellor of
the exchequer made the extraordinary
statement that it would be 'on the
basis' of this imaginary valuation that
local authorities would buy land for
public improvements, and for 'recreating rural life.' It is perhaps unfair to
pin Mr, Lloyd-George to his actual
words, but surely he must be aware
that when local authorities buy land
they do not buy the mere abstraction
which the finance bill proposes to
value; they buy the land as it Is, with
the buildings upon it and the interests
attached to it, and they often have to
•pay more for the tenant's goodwill
than for the landlord's freehold. If
Mr. Lloyd-George's words were to be
construed literally It would mean that
all these things are for the future to
be taken without price at all, and that
the only thing to be paid for is the
bare prairie value of the land, as assessed for the purpose of the undeveloped land tax. Of course he did not
mean this. He was merely using, as
he has been -doing for six months
past, phrases which have no definite
meaning.
Charge of Blackmail.
CINCINNATI, Dec. 30.—A new indictment against Mrs. Jeannette Ford
for alleged blackmail was returned by
the grand jury today. Oliarles L. Warriner, who Is under sentence of six
years' imprisonment for embezzling, was
summoned to the grand Jury rooms
two hours before the hill was returned.
Mrs. Ford is charged with having demanded 2,000 from Warriner on November 1, 1902, threatening exposure of
his shortage If he refused her demands.
event 27 birds fell. A remarkable exhibition of marksmanship was given by
some of the noted .big game hunters of
the district, among whom were Messrs..
J. M. Harris, Robert McTaggart, Nick
Uncovitch, Scotty Reid and A. W.
Davis. H. A. Cameron officiated as
field captain.
.The fonowing is the list of prize
winners: J, M. Harris, 7 birds; Robert
MoTaggart, 5; Nick Uncovitch 4;
Sootty Reid, 3; A. W. Davis, 3; W. Tat-
trie, 2; Ed, McLeod, 1; W, Bennett, 1;
D. Tattrie, 1.
Dr. Chown Coming West
TORONTO, Dec. 30—Rev. Dr. S. D.
Chown leaves on the first of next
month for a trip in the provinces of
Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta.
He will meet the standing committees
of the church on temperance and moral
-reform In Winnipeg,-Reglna and Edmonton and will go into the situation
with them and plan for advances on all
questions relating to better citizenship.
He will address a large number of public meetings, one place-being at North
Battleford, where he wilt speak to the
teachers of the schools.
It Ib Cold Aloft
NEW YORK, Dec. 30—Prof. Henrich
Hergsell, who hopes to sail from Berlin
to the north pole ln an airship, arrived
yesterday on the steamer Prin? Joachim, from Jamaica and the West Indies.
Prof Hergesell haB been studying air
currents about the Carribean -by special
commission of the German emperor.
One of liis captive balloons registered
a temperature at 19,000 feet of 81 degrees below zero. He will remain here
tor two weeks before sailing for Germany to report to the kaiser.
Reglna Bank Clearings.
REGINA,   Dec.   30.—Bank   clearings
for the week which ended today were
¥882,518.
Resfgns Presidency
NEW YORK, Dec. 30—Charles C.
Dickinson, has resigned the presidency
of the Carnegie Trust company because
of poor health and a desire to devote
himself to personal business. At a special meeting of the directors the resignation was reluctantly accepted -and J.
B, Reichsmann was elected to succeed
him, Mr. Dickinson remains a member
of the board of directors.
Burned to Death
HALIFAX, Dec. 30—Simon Demone,
of Lunenburg, was burned to death in
a fire that destroyed the barn of T. A.
Ettlnger of Kentlcook Corners last
night Demone was sleeping in the
barn for the night,
Sandon Turkey Shoot
(Special to The Dally News.)
SANDON, Dec; 30—The annual turkey shoot of the Sandon rifle olub was
pulled off on Christmas morning at 10
o'clock. There were a large number of
enthusiastic sportsmen from all parte
of the Slocan. In the course of the
Mlnard's Llnament Cures Colds, Etc.
HENRYS*—i
For Fall Planting
Bulbs from the best European and Japanese growers.
Home grown fruit and ornamental trees, grown on upland soil without irrigation in
the only part of the American
continent not Infested with
.art Jose scale. -
Garden, field and flower
seeds. Tested stock from the
host growers ln the world.
Wire Fencing and Gates.
Spray pumps, fertilizers,
bee supplies, cut flow in,
spraying materials, etc.
White labor only,
157 Page Catalogue free
M. J. HENRY
Greenhouses and seedhonses
8010 Westminster road, Vancouver; Branch Nursery, S.
Vancouver.
"fan roved
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No other gift will give so
much pleasure, to so
many people, for so long
time, at so little a cost,
as the
Columbia
Graphophone
«%% $40.10
Including your choice of
12 selections and 200
needles
Fletcher Bros., Ltd.
VANCOUVER •
Sole distributors tor B. O.   •
W, a THOMSON, Local Agent
is just
delicious
Until you drink a cup of OXO you cannot
have any idea how delicious fluid beef can be.
the year round lo the sunshine
and fresh air. It is such cattle
which give OXO its delicious
flavour—a flavour which only
the very choicest beef can give.
Ask your dealer to lendyou
a bottle of OXO to try. Then
we believe your home will
never after be without OXO. It
is a stimulating and invigorating
drink for young and M at any
lime of day or night.
OXO
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Many people dislike ordinary
beef tea, and with good reason.
Beef tea is often insipid and
more like a medicine than a food.
OXO is different, Itismadt
ia a highly Scientific way which
retains tlie delicious flavour and
aroma of prime beef steak. ,
Every time you put a cup of
nourishing OXO to your lips
you know you are drinking real
beef, the test beef.
_____ OXO is made
_____        from   healthy
BH        cattle which live
^B ^W    out of doors all
Canadian Offices:
Common St, Moatnal
OXO ia sold by fell Grocers, Druggists and General Stores.
Agency for British Columbia—Little Bros., 24
Cordova St., Vancouver
If you had trouble with
Cake loin,
irepared
it Was not Cowan's.
fven a child oan ioe a
cake perfectly, in three ,
minutes, with Cowan's
Icing. Eight delicious
flavors. Soldeverywhere.
1st C0WM CO. U1.IH (MMM.     73.
CELERY!   CELERY!
Wo have secured a fine lot of the
above table vegetable, grown by a local white rancher. All lovers of good
celery should try some from the little
store with the big stock.
Joy's Cash Grocery
Corner ot Josephine nd Hill Streets.
P. O. Box 637 Telephone 11
PLUMBING AND HEATING
Gopp's stoves and ranges.   Tlle and
soil pipe always on hand.
L K. Strachan
Plumber Etc.
313 Baker St. Nelson, B.C.
Notice to Machine Miners
Tenders are Invited and will be received
by the undersigned up to the 1st of January next, at their offices at Knslo, or
Whitewater, for the driving of a three
compartment raise approximately 550 feet;
for cutting certain stations therein, and
for driving, at the option of the undersigned, certain crosscuts and drifts therefrom.
Specifications ln detail will be supplied
on application to the undersigned at Kaslo
or Whitewater.
The lowest or any tender not necessarily
accepted.
THE DEEP MINE. LIMITED,
By John L. Rets Hack.
Director.
Kaslo, B.C., 17th November. 1909.
196-23.
NELSON   LAND DISTRICT,   DISTRICT
OP WEST KOOTENAY.
Take notice that I, M. A. MoKUllcan, of
Montreal, P.Q., occupation married woman, Intend to apply for permission to
purchase the folowing described lands:
Commencing at a post planted about 20
chains east of the N.W, corner of Lot
8318, thence north 80 chains, thence east 80
chains, thence south 80 ohalns, thence west
80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres more-or less,
August 30, 1909.
M. A. McKILLICAN,
4-1049-Sw.    p. H. SIEMENS, Agent.
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 the following described lands;
Commencing at a post planted about 20
chains east of the N. w. corner of Annie
Duhler'B application to purchase, thence
north 60 chains, thence east SO chains,
thence south -90 chains, thence west 80
chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres more or less,
August 31. 1909.
MARY K. SIEMENS,
4-10-09-Sw. P. H. SIEMENS. Agent.
NBLSON LAND DISTRICT, DISTRICT
• OP WEBT KOOTENAY.
TAKE NOTICE that I, R. Ryley. of Robson, 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 L807O, thence 20
chains north, thence 20 chains east, thence
20 chains south, thence, 20 chains west,
comprising 40 aores more or less.
R. RYLEY.
Nov. 10, 1909. 11-11.09-8
To tht Elector* of the City
of Nelson
I beg to otter myself tor re-election
as mayor of the city tor tho ensuing
year.
If I am elected I sliall endeavor to
carry on the affairs of tie city on practically the same lines as have obtained
during the past year.
In asking for your support I stand
on my record of the past, and pledge
myself to conduct the business of the
city with .economy, efficiency and mo-
deration.
Harold Selous
Nelson, Nov. 27, 1909
lM-tt
To Ihe Electors of the City
of Nelson
At the request 08 a large number ot
ratepayers I have decided to offer myself as candidate tor mayor tor the city
of Nelson tor the year 1910.
Edward Kerr
To the Electors of the CHy
of Nelson
At the request ot a large number of
ratepayers I have decided to otter myself as a candidate for Mayor tor the
Olty of Nelson for the year 1910, representing the Citizens' party.
J. A. IRVING
December 16th, 1909.
MY PLATFORM 18 AS FOLLOWS
1. Abolition ot saloons by amending
the Trade license Bylaw.
2. Preventing the Illegal sale of In-
toxlcating liquors, and enforcement of
the existing laws fixing the hours of
sale ot such liquors, ,
3. Encouraging the early construction and early operation of the Btreet
railway by Improvements to the streets
and city park.
4. An eight hour day for all city
employees,
6.  Prevention of public gambling.
6. Improvement of the water system
7. Encouragement oe manufactories
in legitimate ways, subjeot to ratification of the ratepayers,
8. Extension of the city limits to
include Fairview, end the extension of
publlo utilities to serve the additional
area.
9. As funds permit, to Improve the
streets and sidewalks,
10. Immediate completion ot the
power plant, and Its utilization tor ad-
vertlslng purposes.
Palms, Perns and
Chrysanthemums
None better ln Canada.   Also Narcissus, Carnations ud Violets.
Florist
ID. ORIZZELLI
Nelson, B.C.
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FRIDAY DECEMBER 31
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PAGE THREE     *•
Trust Companies and Their
Great Earning Power
The Farmers' Trust and Loon Company of New York State Pays 40 per Cent.
Yearly Dividends on $1,000,000. The Par Value of the Shares is $25,
and the Stock Sold at $1650 per Share on August 1,1909
This company stands for all that is honorable In business. The great majority of tbe stock Is owned
by small shareholders.
Oopetatton Ib the secret of success.
Co-operation by the shareholders, thus providing sufficient capital.
Cooperation by a* board ot directors oMnpoaed of business men of large experience.
As the departmental store represents the highest pinnacle of success in tbe mercantile field, so the
Trust Company operates in the field ot Investment and finance.
The Trust Company has no large amount of funds tied up in goods, store, plant, or equipment which
depreciates, carries Insurance or interest charges.
Every dollar ls a working dollar Invested after careful comparison of probably hundreds of good propo.
sttlons submitted.
Many times large amounts ot money are earned without any Investment ot capital, simply by being
able through connections to finance for others.
ThA Colonial Trust company's success is assured. During the next few years British Columbia will
offer many opportunities. Millions will be made by those who combine their capital to purchase and develop her natural resources.
Send for prospectus.   The time to Invest is now.
The Colonial Trust Company, Ltd.
41» BAKER STREET
NELSON, B.C.
Go to Brown ft Co.'s
The Store Where "People Who Know" Buy Goods
'Prices That Will Tell       .'.       Quality the Very Best
Do not miss the opportunity tor saving money on tbe best quality goods.   You pay less here
Christmas shopping made easy at Brown and Co.'s.   We invite you to our store where your dollars bring
their value.
' A Sale of Christmas Tits
A nice lot Just arrived, usually
sold at 16c. and »1, our price 50c.
A big range of choloe ties worth
35c. to 50c, for 25c
Initial Handkerchiefs, 25c
■Pine quality handkerchiefs,
value 26c, reduced to 16c, 2 for
26,!*
Silk handkerchiefs, value 75c,
for 50c
Braces, 35c, 50c, 75c, fl.
Boy's underwear ot 35c, 50c,
and 76c, extra good value.
Men's all wool underwear worth
$2.60 per suit for 11.26.
Extra high grade underwear at
12.50, $3, M, and $5 per suit.
Sweater coats, $1.60 to $4.
Mufflers, knit and fancy ■ silk,
60c. to $2.
Hen's Hats Take Lower Prices
The Stetson hat usually sold for
$5, reduoed to $3.76.
The Barrlngton hat, soft or stiff
value $3 for $2.
About 100 hats, all good styles,
worth up to $3 for $1.
Men's hose, black and fancy
cashmere, 26c. to 76c.
Shoe News
A splendid line of men's shoes,
$5 value for $3.75.
Shoes worth $3.50 and $4 for
$2.50.
Choice Shoes for Ladies
A splendid shoe, worth $3.50,
reduoed to $2.50.
A choice line of ladles' men's
and   children's slippers at
low prices.
We promise you by all odds the
greatest suit and overcoat values
that will be offered ln Nelson this
season.
Suits valued at $20 to 22.50 for
$15.
Suits valued at $15 for $9.75.
Suits valued at $10 and $1*2, for
$9.75.
Mens' high grade trousers, $7.50
for $6.60.
Men's tweed and .worsted trousers, $4 value, for $3.
Boy's clothing at greatly reduced prices.
Mens overcoats at gre'atly reduced prices.
very different condition of things.
We find that the harbor of Victoria ls
receiving $65,000; that the harbor of
Vancouver In receiving $90,000, that'the
province of British Columbia generally
is receiving $226,000 for dredging; that
there ls a general appropriation for
harbors and rivers of $139,650, making
a total of $418,650 in all for the province of British Columbia. That ls to
say that the province of British Columbia is to receive on account of these
expenditures a sum amounting to a
little less than 20 per cent of the total
appropriations for the provinces of
New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
NEWS OF THE DOMINION
OTTAWA, Dec. 30—Nine big bridge
building firms are out after the Quebec
bridge contract and will put ln tender*.       ■  ii i.,'\l-m
MONTRHAL, Dec 80—Bank clearings for the week were $26,162,531 as
against $28,189,600 for the same week
last year.
HAMILTON, Dec. 30—Thomas Tray-
nor, an elderly man who lived alone
In a shack on the mountain top was
found frosen to death this morning.
VANCOUVER, Dec. 30—Basil Saw-
ers, the Vancouver full back, who was
Injured in yesterday's game with Berkley was operated on last night for b
fractured skull.   He may recover.
MONTREAL, Dec. 30—Fire this afternoon did about $25,000 damage to
the clothing store of M, Saxe & Sons,
ot St. Catherines and St. Lawrence
Btreets,
OTTAWA, Dec 30—Dr. W. C. Bea-
man, one of the leading physicians of
Ottawa, died rather unexpectedly this
morning. He had been ill but a trip
abroad lt was thought had restored his
health.
TORONTO, Dec. 30—The temperance
people et the provinoe will ask at the
session ot the legislature to prohibit
the sale of liquor on Christmas day and
possibly on Good Friday and Thanks-
giving day.
GALT, Dec. 30—Dominion veterinary
director Rutherford has Informed the
local health officer that a dog destroy.
ed here alter having bitten eight persons, was suffering from rabies, as an
lnocculation test caused the death of
several rabbits.
OTTAWA, Dec. 30—It ls probable
that the liberal convention to select a
candidate for the Ottawa bye-election
will be held towards the end of next
week, The executive of the Reform as-
soclatlon and of the Club Belcourt were
fa conference with sir Wilfrid Laurier
this morning for the purpose of getting
a line on when the election will take
place. Sir Wilfrid did not tell them
that but he told them to go ahead and
put a candidate ln the field and to
stand unitedly by the man who ls the
choice of the convention.
OTTAWA, Dec. 30—It Is denied that
sir Wilfrid Laurier will visit South
Africa next summer with the prlnoe of
Wales as cabled from London. The
premier may pay a visit to western
Canada after the prorogation of panlla-
ment, accompanied hy lady Laurier.
TORONTO, Dec. 30—According to
the annual statement of the Crow's
Nest Pass Coal company today a dividend ot 6 per cent is to be resumed.
Production has increased at the mines
from an output of 3000 tons a day in
July to an average of about 4000 In
December.
OTTAWA, Dec 30—It Is expected
that shortly after recess a bill will be
introduoed providing for an advance
of $1,500,000 to the Montreal harbor
commission for improvements next sea-
son. This will be part of the general
scheme elaborated by a board of engineers and which will take 12 years to
carry out ln full.
OTTAWA, Dec. 30—Chief Justice
Fitzpatrlck ot the supreme court grant
ed a stay of execution ln the decision
of the supremo court last -Friday disqualifying for two years seven aldermen composing tlie finance committee
of the city of Montreal for illegal payment of moneys to mayor Payette and
assistant olty clerk Bauset for expenses
In connection with the Champlain celebration in France. The oase will now
be taken to the privy council tor judgment.   The amount Involved ls $3800.
SAULTE STB. MARIE, Dec. 30—A
flre which completely wiped out half
of the business section of Thessalon,
started yesterday In the oftlce of the
Wilson printing company from an unknown cause. Though an up to date
water system had Just been installed
the flre department was unable to cope
with the flames which spread with
lightning   like   rapidity   among   the
frame buildings ln the vicinity until
the damage amounted to $70,000. The
severe frost hampered tbe movements
of the nremen considerably. The temperature at the time was 18 below
zero.
FORTUNE BY SOLITARY PUNCH.
Future Welfare of Winner of Jeffries-
Johnson Fight Assured.
NEW YORK, Dec 30.—A fortune in
one punch.
The winner of the Jeffries-Johnson
fight will establish a new record In
the amount of money won ln a single
encounter In the ring. The fighting
game .Is the most lucrative vocation
in-the world. Joe Cans went to Fort
Erie, stepped Into the ring with Frank
Erne, shot out his right, and right
there was created a 'new lightweight
champion. That one punch netted
Gans at least $100,000 worth of engagements.
Although never officially given out,
it is snid that the gate receipts for the
fight between Jack Johnson and Tommy
Burns pulled off by Hugh Mcintosh,
the famous Australian promoter, at
Sydney last December, amounted to
considerably over $100,000.
This will be the fifth contest in which
Jeff has engaged that broke the record. When he whipped Tom Sharkey
in New York the Coney Island club
announced that the gate receipts totalled $06,000, of which the fighters received over $36,000. The Jeffries-Cor-
bett battle ln San Francisco drew a
$65,000 house, and their contest in New
York also drew a big houBe. The Jeff-
ries-Fltzsimmpns flght for the world's
championship' also drew heavily, the
receipts being $63,000.
Although In no way official, the following table of  big purses received
by the fighters will be found very Interesting by the fight fans:
Contests. Gate Receipts.
Nelson-Gans, Goldfield  $69,716
Jelfries-Sharkey, San Francisco. (17 000
Fitzslmmbhs-Jeffrles,  Coney  Island   03,000
Corbett-Jeffries, San Francisco.. 62,340
Corbett-McCoy, New York  67,000
In San Francisco—
Jettrles-Corbett   62,340
Bvltt-Nelson (1906)    48,311
Gans-Britt   38,000
Brttt-Corbett     32,266
Jeffries-FltZBlmmons   31,800
Jeffrles-Ruhlln    30,487
Brltt-Nelson (1904)    26,900
Burns-Squires   25,251
O'Brlen-Fitzslmmons   16 407
Corbett-Nelson (1904)   14,208
Corbett-Nelson (1905)     11,368
Brltt-Whlte     9,180
O'Brien-Kaufman     6,419
Nell-Tenney     6,270
Nell-Hylnnd     6,210
Hart-Johnson    6,200
In New York—
Jeffrles-Sharkey   67,000
Jeffries-Fltzslmmons   63,000
Corbett-McCoy   57,000
Corbett-Shai'key     48,000
Ruhlin-Fltzslmmons   45,000
Ruhlln-Sharkey   40,000
Sharkey-McCoy   37,000
Jeffrles-Corbett   35,000
McGovern-Erne  32,000
Sharkey-Fltzslmmons   25 000
JlcGovern-Dlxon   24,000
Choynskl-McCoy   20,000
In Philadelphia—
Nelson-McGovern    23,000
In Goldfield—
Nelson-Gans   69,715
in Tonopah—
Gans-Herman   30,705
In New Orleans—
Corbett-Sitlllvan    46,000
BRITISH   COLUMBIA   NEGLECTED
Gives More and Gets Lets Than Other
Provinces
OTTAWA, Dec. 30—In the course of
the budget debate G. H. Barnard of
Vlotorla entered a (strong (tpmpjalnt
against the manner in which British
Columbia ls discriminated against in
the matter of harbor improvements and
ocean and river servloe. He took the
following subjects: Tonnage of sea go.
ing vessels, tonnage of coasting vessels, exports and imports, duties paid,
excise revenue, postal transactions.
Under each of these heads he showed
that on the figures ot 1908,09 British
Columbia is far ahead of both Nova
Sootla and New Brunswick. For example the exports and Imports of British Columbia in that year amounted to
$43,000,000. as against $36,000,000 in
the case of Nova Scotia and $30,000,000
in the case of New Brunswick. British Columbia paid $4,400,0.00 In duties
as aganist $2,100,00 by New Brunswick
and $1,600,000 by Nova Scotia. The excise duty paid by British Columbia was
$663,000, as against $232,000 by New
Brunswick and $166,000 by Nova
Scotia. The seagoing tonnage of British Columbia was 6,300,000 as against
4,300,000 for Nova Scotia and 2,100,-
000 for New Brunswick. The coasting
tonnage of British Columbia was 8,800,-
000 as against 4,100,000 for Nova Scotia and 1,700,000 for New Brunswick.
Yet, despite these circumstances Brit*
ish Columbia gets very much less than
her fair share of the money designed
to improve the sea going trade of the
country. In the last ten years the sum
of nearly $1,700,000 has been spent on
Halifax and up to the end of 1910 very
nearly $2,000,000 on St. John. During
the present year the province of New
Brunswkk is to obtain $1,241,000 for
harbor and river Improvements and
dredging, Nova Scotia for the same
purposes Is to have $1,076,000 spent on
lt "But when we come to British Col-
umhla," said Mr. Barnard, "we find a
A HIDDEN FORTUNE
Found In House of Old Woman Who
Affected Poverty
Stocks and shares to the value of
£5600 were found ln the home at Dal-
ston of an old lady of 70 named Mrs.
Emma Tomlinson, who died in the infirmary at Homerton, England and a
search is now being made for her heirs.
Mrs. Tomlinson carried on a small
business In Dalston lane, where she
lived quite alone in a comparatively
large house. Seventeen years ago she
separated from her husband who went
to Manchester and was lost sight of.
There was no family so far as was
known and slnoe that period the woman led a very secluded life, her only
associate being Florence Risley whom
she employed to keep her accounts.
A tow days ago Miss Risley found
that she could not enter the house as
usual and on the polloe forcing an entrance Mrs. Tomlinson was discovered
lying ln a passage very ill. She was
removed to the Infirmary where she
died. The relieving officer found the
place in a very dirty condition and the
old woman herself was much neglected.
A search, however, revealed hidden
away ln all sorts ot old corners and between the leaves of books, stocks and
bonds to the value of £6500. In addition a quantity ot jewelry has been discovered. No will has been found and
an effort ls being made to find out if
the husband is still alive.
Strikers Return to Work.
BUTTE, Mont., Dec 30.—The strikers who as members of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen went out In
sympathy with the local members of
the Switchmen's union, returned to
work at the Northern Pacific yards
here today. As the Great Northern
men went back several days ago, the
situation ls now normal here.
A sprained ankle wUI usually disable the
Injured person for three or four wees.
This Is due to 'lack of proper treatment.
When chamberlain's Liniment Is applied
n cure may be effected In three or four
days. This liniment Is one of the best and
most remarkable preparations In use Sold
by all druggists and dealers.
Mlnird's Llnament Cures Dlitempsr.
Scotch Whisky
A Brand to Depend on.
Is there anything more annoying than to
find, after acquiring a liking (or a certain (ood
or beverage, that while occasionally good, it
is not uniformly good.
That often happens in the case of whisky.—
It cannot happen with Wat-son's whisky.
Uniform high quality is ensured for this
brand, by the most rigid care in distilling,
blending, ageing and bottling.,
The flavor and the mellowness that commend Watson's to you when first you try it,
never are allowed to deteriorate or to vary in
the slightest degree.
Continued use of Watson's Scotch confirms
old friends in their liking for it, and the
expressed opinion of these old friends of the
brand is continually helping to make new
friends for it, the world over.
Insist    on
Watson's
"THREE STAR"—A mild, thoroughly matured Scotch.
"HO. IO"-A loll.hodi.J. richly ll.vorcd Scotch.
JAMES WATSON & CO., Limited - Dundee.
THIRD  ANNUAL   INLAND   EMPIRE  SPECIAL TRAIN
EXCURSION
To Los Angeles, cal.
Via O. R. & N.-Southern Pacific
Leaving Spokane Jan. 17
The $99 rate from Spokane includes railroad ticket for the round
trip, which is limit-ed to three montiis. 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 soon as possible, as only a limited number
can be accommodated.
W. R. SKEY, Travelling Passenger Agent O. R. & N.( Spokane, Wash.
Health and Happiness
will come with the New Year to everyone who drinks Nelson Beer because
it is tlie purest brewed beverage to be
found. Not only are pure Ingredients
used, but the process of brewing is conducted under the most strict sanitary
methods. In cases of one or two dozen,
pints or quarts; large and small kegs.
Nelson Brewing Co., Ltd.
PHONE 24
By 8peelal Appointment Purveyor! 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 nnd  Apples.
Plums and Apples.
All are guaranteed to be of the finest and purest quality. Put
up In 6 lb. pails only by.
Kootenay Jam Co., Ltd. Neison. b.c.
WESTERN CANADA'S GREATEST SCHOOL _
Vancouver. B.C.
R. J. SPROTT, B.A., Mgr.
Send for catalogue
BeBt equipped school west ot Toronto.   New Year's term opens Jan. 3.
Sprott-Shaw
Business Institute
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ROliai-I and
DRESSED
LUMBER
CERTIFICATE OF IMPROVEMENTS
Bullion   and   Hideaway   Mineral Claims,
situate In the Nelson Mining Division ot
West Kootenay district.
Where located: On Wolf Creek, near
TAKE NOTICE that I, F. C. Greer, acting ae agent for William Waldie, Free
Miner's Certificate No. B. 32S20, intend GO
days from the date hereof, to apply to
the Mining Recorder for Certificates af
Improvements, for the purpose of obtaining Crown Grants of the above claims.
And further take notice that action, under section 37, must be commenced before
the Issuance of such Certificates of Im
provemenis.
8-12-M-8w.
F. C. GREEN,
Nelson, B.C.
NELSON    LAND   DISTRICT,    DISTRICT
OF WEST KOOTENAY
Take notice that I, Angus MacNeish. of
Montreal, p. Q., occupation solicitor. Intend to apply for permission to purchase
the following described lands:
Commencing at a post planted about 60
ohalns east of the N. W. corner of T L.
No. 30062, thence north « chains, thence
east 80 chains, thence south 40 chains,
thence weBt 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 320 acres more or
lees.
August 31, 1909.
t ,« ™ _ ANGUS MACNEISH,
•MO-09-8W. V. h. SIEMENS, Agent.
NEH°£   k*ND   DISTRICT,   DISTRICT
OF WEST KOOTENAY.
i T2ke ™tice that C. P. Ryan of Ross,
land, B. C,  occupation  clerk,   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 80
chainB, thence north W chalnB, 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,
xt      M  ,™   J- H.  FEENEY, Agent.
Nov. 23, 1909. 4-12-Oe-Sw. ■
NELSON   LAND   DISTRICT,   DISTRICT
OF WEST KOOTENAY.
TAKE NOTICE that I, G. A. Konning-
ton, of Salmo, B. C, occupation, blacksmith, intend* to apply for permission to
purchase the following described lands:
Commencing at a poBt planted about 14
chains north of the S. W. corner of R.
No. 927. thence south 20 chains, thence
west 80 chains more or less, thence north
20 chains, thence eaBt 80 chains more or
less, to point of commencement, containing 160 acres more or less.
Gl. A. KENNINGTON.
Oct. 12, 1909. 10-11-09-8
NBLSON   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 »t a post planted at the
S. E. corner of Lot H10. thence east 40
chains, thence north 40 chains, thence west
40 chains, thence south 40 chains lo point
of commencement, containing 1G0 acres
mora or less.
C.   CLARK,
ROBERT THOMPSON,   Agent.
Oct. 2, 1909. 22-10-09-4
NELSON    LAND   DISTRICT,    DISTRICT
OF  WEST   KOOTENAY.
TAKE NOTICE mat I, Lome Thompson,
of Salmo, B, C, occupation, teamster? Intend lo apply for permission to purchase
the following described  lands:
Commencing nt a post planted at the
S. E. corner of P. R. No. 847, thenco
south 40 chalnB, thence west 20 chains,
thence north 4(1 chains, thence east 20
chains to point of commen'cement, containing 80 acres morn nr Icsb.
LORNE THOMPSON,
BERNARD  FEENEY.  Agent.
Oct. 13, 1909. 6-U-09-8W.
Doon; Windows, Mouldings, Shlnglei, Turned Worka md Bracket!,   Comitate tod up to date stock ilwayt on hand.  McJl ordera promptly attended ta
A. Q. LAMBERT dk CO.
NELSON    LAND   DISTRICT.    DISTRICT
OF WEST KOOTENAY.
Take notice that 1, Sarah Mclnnes, of
Montreal, P.Q. occupation mar.led woman, intend to apply for permission to
purchase the folowing described lands: ,
Commencing at a post planted about 20
chains east of the N. E. corner of Lot
8318, thence east 60 chains, thence north
80 chains, thence west 60 chains, thence
south 80 chains to point of commencement,
containing "240 acres more or less.
August 30, 1909.
SARAH McINNES,
4-10-09-8w. P..H. SIEMENS, Agent.
NELSON LAND DISTRICT DISTRICT
OF WEST  KOOTENAY
Take notice that I, T. O. Ollls, of Rossland, B.C., occupation clerk, intend to
apply for permission to" purchase the following descrihed lands: '
Commencing nt a post Planted bt Hia
S. W. corner of Lot 9881,. thence oust. bO
chains, thence couth 20 chains, thence west
CO chains, thenco north 20'ihains to point
nf    commencement,    containing  o)   acres
m<"e °r *"*■     J.   II.   FEENEV.  Agent,
T.  11.  OLL1S,
NOT. 24. 1909. MMM*
NELSON    LAND    DISTRICT.    DISTRICT
OP WEST KOOTENAY.
Take notice that I, Charles Masorolis,, ot
Snlmo, B. 0., occupntlon sawyer. Intent!
lo npply for permission to purcnase tlio
following described lands: _
Commencing nt n POStplonteflI "MS _
W. corner of P-R. No. TO tlienco south»
chnins, Ihence enst 20 chains, thonce nortli
20 chains, thence west 20 chnins to point
of commencement, containing W acres
more or loss.
November 30. 19JJ* *   .,.„,., __
9-12-09-Sw CHARLES MASBKAl.ua.
CERTIFICATE  OF   IMPROVEMENTS
■Hnn mineral Claims, situate in tne J**1-1
son  Mining Division of West Kootenay
WheTe'' located: On Wolf Creek, near
TAKE NOTICE thnt I, F. C. Green, act-
Ingns agent for Charles Lewlston. Free
Minor*™ cerltllcato No. B. 160S6, Intend, M
"ays from the dote hereof, to apply to
the Mining Recorder for Certificates of
Improvements, for tho purpose of obtaining Crown Grnnts of tho above c alms.
And further tnke notice that action, under section 3?. must be commenced before
the Issuance of such Certificates of Improvements. _
Dnted this 3th day of December,   A.D.
1S09' F.  C.  GREEN,
9-12-09-8W. Nelson. B.C^
CERTIFICATE OF IMPROVEMENTS.
Clvdo and Belt Mlnernl Cln'ms. situate In
the Nelson Mining DlvHlon of kootenay
district. ..      ,,       .
Whero located: On the north sltle of
Sheep creek, about II miles from Salmo.
TAKE NOTICE that I, F. C. Green, acting as agent for W. H. Willson. Freo
Miner's Certificate No. B. 15.38**. nnd G.
R. Devlin. Free Miner's Certificate No.
82,619 B., Intend, Blxty days from the date
hereof, to apply to the mining recorder
for a Certificate of Improvements, for tbe
purpose of obtaining Crown Grants of tne
above claims.
And further take notice Hint notion under section 37, must be commenced before
the Issunnce of such Certificates of Improvements. ,-_
Dnted this 16th dny o!_.'"_■'J__^_
IMd. Nelson.  B. C.
CERTIFICATE OF IMPROVEMENTS.
Skvlnrk and Ranger Mineral Claims,
sltunto in the Slocnn Citv Mining Division
of West Kootenny district.
Wliero located*. On First North Folk
of Lemon Creek. ., „      ,,
nrtng us agent for N. J*. McNaught,
Free Miner's Certificate No. B. 1722B; .Ins.
McNaught. Free Miner's certificate No. B.
1722f>, nnd R. W. Hannington, l*reo
Minor's Certificate No. B. 31317. Intend,
sixty days from the date hereof, to nnply
to the Mining Recorder for Certificates of
Improvements, for 'the purpose of obtaining Crown Gtrnnts of the nbovo clttlms.
And furthfu* take notice that action, under Bectlon TT, must bo commenced boforo
tho Issuance of such Certificate of Improvements.
Dated thlts ltth day ot Juno, A. D. 1003.
F. C. GREEN.
M-OD-Sw,     *s   u Nelson, B. C.
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FRIDAY   DECEMBER 31
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Santa Qaus is Here
New Importations Just Arrived
Tom Smith's Crackers
Tom Smith's Stockings
Cadbury's Chocolates
Rowntree's Chocolates
Pasealls Toffees
Crosse & Blackwells Plum Pnd-
dings expected daily
All other lines of Chistmas Good
Cheer complete
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Imperial Bank of Canada
HF**S> HEAD OFFICE, TORONTO
Capital Authorized   110,000,000
Capital Paid Up   15,000,000     Reserve Fund  15,000,000
D. R. WILKIE, Prealdent        HON. ROBT. JAFFRAY, Vlce-Prei.
BRANCHES IN BRITISH COLUMBIA:
Arrowhead,  Cranbrook,  Fernle, Golden, Kamloope, Michel, New Michel,
^ Moyie,  Nelion,  Revelstoke, Vancouver and Victoria,
8AVINOS DEPARTMENT •
Intareat allowed on depoalta at current rate from data of deposit
NEL80N BRANCH J. M. LAY, Manager.
Canadian Bank of Commerce
HEAD OFFICE, TORONTO ESTABLISHED 1867
B. _,. WALKER, Prealdent Reaerve Fund     6,000,000
ALEXANDER LAIRD, Sen. MM.      Paid-up Capital  110,000,000
TRAVELLERS' CHEQUES
The new Travellera' Cheques recently Issued by this Bank are 1
most convenient way ln whlcli to carry money when travelling. They
are Issued In denominations ot 110, (20, $50, $100 and $200 and the exact
amount payable in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Great
Britain, Holland, Italy, Norway,.Ruaala, Sweden and Switzerland ls stated on the face of each cheque, while ln other countries they are payable
at current ratea.
The cheques and all Information regarding them may he obtained
at every office of the bank.      ,
NEL80N BRANCH -J. L. BUCHAN, Manager
BANK Of MONTREAL
Established 1817
Capital All Paid Up ..$14,100,000   Rest   ..812,000,000
HEAD OFFICE: MONTREAL
Rt. Hon. Lord Strathcona and M ount Royal, G.C.M.U., Hon. President.
Hon. Sir George Drummond, K.C.M.G., President
Sir Edward S. Clouston, Bart., Vice-President and Gen. Manager.
BRANCHES  IN  BRITISH COLUMBIA*^
Armstrong, Enderby, Greenwood,  Kelowna,  Nelson,  New  Denver,
Nicola, New Westminster, Rossland, Summerland, Vancouver, Vernon,
Victoria, Chilliwack,  Hosmer....      _...__ '„" _
' NELSON BRANCH L. B. DEVEBER, Manager.
The Royal Bank of Canada
INCORPORATED 1888.
Capital    14,800,000      Reserve    85,600,000
Total Asset*   $58,000,000
A general banking business transacted.   Savings Bank Department
at all offices.
Savings Bank Department -at all
offices. Interest allowed on de-
posits ot one dollar and upwarda
at highest current rates, compounded half yearly. Honey may
he withdrawn without delay.
Nelaon Branch
We receive Accounts of Corpora*
tlons, firms and Individuals on fa.
vorable terms and shall be pleased
to meet or correspond with tbose
who contemplate making changes
or opening new accounts.
A. B. NETHERBY, Manager
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WE WILL SELL
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50-300 B C. Copper     8.12% 600-2000 Nugget Oold Mines ..     .62 tt
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have strength and renewed vitality.
contains the elements necessary to nourish every tissue and
replace weakness with strength. Should it fail to do so in any
case we reUJ the money paiS is for the medicine used Please try it.
| Wm. RUTHERFORD, Druggist, -  Nelson, B.C
New Year Cards and
New Year Post Cards
Profiting by the experience of
previous years we have provided
an ample supply for your selection. Prices 3 for 10c, 5c. eaoh
and up.
See our Squeeker.   New Tear Post Cards at 10c. each, 3 for 25c.
They tickle the children.
W. O. THOMSON %&__
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PHONE 110
Published at Nelaon Brery Horning
Except Monday, br
»  Newt Publishing Company, Limited
W. O. McMORRIS   Manner
PROVINCIAL RIGHTS.
One of the most lnterestnlg public
documents issued in this country for
some time is the answer of the government of Ontario to the applications
for disallowance of the power legislation of tho -session of 1909, prepared
by and submitted to the government at
Ottawa by Hon. J. J. Foy, attorney
general for Ontario. The answer, it
may be said, is In reply to applications
which have been made to the government at Ottawa asking It to disallow
an act passed by the Ontario legislature
at Us last session confirming agreements which certain municipalities had
made with the Hydroelectric commission for a power supply, These agreements were declared by tiie courts to
be irregular, owing to some ambiguity
In the provincial statute under which
they were made.
Had this decision stood it would have
meant that the tying up of' the whole
work of the government's Hydro-Electric commission, the object of which Is
to supply Ontario municipalities with
power from Niagara at cost, that Is,
the government buys the power outright from one of the companies having plants there and distributes It to
the municipalities at the same figure
plus the cost of transmission. The
power companies have fought this legislation from the start and It was as a
result of their efforts that the agreements referred to were declared Invalid. The effect of this decision of
the court was that the whole matter
had to go before the people of the municipalities affected a second time for
ratification, which meant more or less
delay and with lt the tying up of the
government's whole scheme which had
been entered upon with the assurance
that it would have the municipalities as
customers.
Under these conditions the legislature last session passed an act declaring the agreements valid, or in other
words carrying out the Intention of
the original legislation, which had contemplated but the one submission to
the people of the question as to whether
a municipality should enter into an
agreement with the commission for a
supply of electric power. The companies, through some of their friends,
have now asked the government at Ottawa to disallow this act, something
which it has some months yet in which
to do, Following the receipt of the request for disallowance of the measure
the Ottawa authorities asked the Ontario government for its side of the
case and this is contained In the communication of Attorney General Foy
referred to.
While the matter is one which wholly
affects Ontario, Mr. Foy, in his communication, goes Into the whole question of provincial rights, a very-live
Issue in several parts of Canada,
particularly in BritlBh Columbia. He
shows that the provincial legislatures
are supreme in matters which were
placed under their control hy the Brit
Ish North America act and quotes in
support of this view such well known
authorities as Sir Oliver Mowat, Hon.
Edward Blake, Sir John Thompson,
Hon. A. B. Aylesworth, Sir Charles
Fitz pat rick, as well as several court
decisions, including one from the privy
council.
There   has   been   practically  since
confederation a well denned tendency
on the part of the government at Ottawa to usurp the functions of the legislatures of the provinces ann the present administration has been quite as
guilty In this respect as any other. One
of the provinces most directly affected
by this attitude on the part of the present government at Ottawa Is British
Columbia. There are at present several
important questions In dispute between
this province and the Dominion authorities. One of these arises out of the
claim of the Dominion for control over
the water courses in the railway belt,
another relates to the fisheries of this
province, and a third is in connection
with the title to Indian lands abandoned
by the aborigines.
But while these three are Important
in themselves, there is another matter
which more directly affectB the future
of British Columbia and that relates to
the exclusion of Asiatics. Several measures with this end In view passed
by the British Columbia legislature
have been disallowed at Ottawa upon
one pretext or another, The first three
questions, it may be said, are at last
to he referred to the courts for settlement, but the fourth, and most important, will still be left in dispute.
This matter of provincial rights fs
one In which the provinces should stand
together. As a matter of fact, Sir
James Whitney, the conservative premier of Ontario, and Sir Lomer Gouln,
the liberal premier of Quebec, have already given evidence of being in alliance on the matter and there Is
reason why they should not be joined
by ail the other provinces affected in
a flght against federal interference In
purely local affairs, no difference from
what party in power it may come. In
the Interests of the country legislatures
of the various provinces should be allowed to discharge their full powers '
without any fear ot interference from
Ottawa. This is Just as important as
that the legislatures of the various provinces should not interfere In matters
which properly come within the scope
of the Dominion parliament. There is
of course, this difference, that ln thea
case of any measure passed by a provincial legislature which infringes federal authority the latter has an opportunity of disallowing It, while In tbe
case of Infringement of provincial
rights by the Ottawa government the
provinces have no such safeguard, but
have to flght for Justice as best they
may. This can best be done by the
provinces combining tn defense of their
rights, and this, It is hoped, tbey will
do.
EDITORIAL  NOTES.
Poor old 1909 is on his last legs.
Have your New Year's resolutions
ready ror the striking of the clock at
midnight.
In a letter published in today's Issue
Mr. R. G. Joy, a member of the Nelson
school board, makes the claim that
it Is to the school trustees of the province that credit ls due for the Introduction of free text boobs and the
proposed measure for the medical' In*
Bpectlon of schools because they declared in favor of both theBe measures
at their annual convention and afterwards presented their views to the government. All that Mr. Joy says may
be very true, but would there be free
text books ln British Columbia schools
today or would there be a measure in
preparation providing for medical inspection of rural schools if the minister
of education Were not In Bympathy with
the trustees on these matters? Whatever credit may be due to the trustees,
and The News doeB not desire In any
way to detract from it, the fact remains
that during the,short time he has been
a minister of education, less than three
years, Dr. Young has introduced more
advanced measures in regard to educational matters than any other minister
who has ever presided over the department.
The World's Work for January, Just
to hand, contains an Interesting article
from the pen -Of C M. Keys, entitled
"American Builders In Canada" and
dealing with the work of Sir William
Van Home and Sir Thomas Shaughnessy on the Canadian Pacific railway
and of Mr. C. M. Hays on the Grand
Trunk and Grand Trunk Pacific railways. The article tells uie story of
how these three men have worked their
way up to leading positions tn tbe railway world of the continent, and affords considerable Insight into the character of -each. The writer, however,
makes one error, due doubtless to a
suggestion which waB made in several
quarters but never carried Into effect.
That ls when he says that Sir William
Van Home is chairman of the Dominion
Railway commission. Sir William's appointment to this position was at one
time urged, but the government took
no action in the matter. In his article
the writer pays a tribute to Mr. William
MacKenzie and Mr. D. D. Mann and
also to the many Canadians who bave
achieved success In the railway field
ln the United States, Including Mr.
JameB J. Hill and Mr. S. R. Calloway,
late president of the New York Central
railway. In concluding he remarks in
this latter connection: "On the whole
In the merry game of reciprocity, it is
probably a safe guess that the United
States has gained In the commerce of
. railroad brains across the Canadian
border." This statement is undoubtedly
true, for In the years gone by young
Canadians looked to the United States
as offering the best scope for their en-f
ergles but that day Is now gone and
Qanadfans   young and old, can now
And In their own country all the scope
that they can desire for their energies.
Dissatisfied With Executive.
HAMBURG, Dec. 30.-The concluding
session of the International Zionist congress waa held today. A resolution was
adopted in favor of the operation of the
Jewish Colonial trust and the utilization
of funds in Jerusuiiim. Much dissatisfaction has been expressed by the delegates
at the present executive, and Prof. Warburg of Berlin lias been proposed to replace David Wolffsohn of Cologn, president of the International Zionist committee.
Case Reopened.
NEW YORK, Dec. 30.-An application of
counsel respecting Mayor-elect Gaynor for
permission to reopen the $100,000 libel action brought against Judge Gaynor by
former Police Commissioner Bingham-, for
statements made during the recent municipal campaign, was granted today In the
supreme court. The mayor failed to file
an answer to Gen. Bingham's complaint,
but under the application granted today
he will have 20 days lu which to do so,
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. 216-11
MINARD'S LINIMENT CO., LIMITED.
Gentlemen,—Last winter I received great
benefit from the use of MINARD'S LINIMENT in a severe attack of LaGrlppe, and
I have frequently proved It to be very
effective ln cases of Inflammation.
Your-s.
W. A. HUTCHISON,
Fred Irvine & Co.
CHRISTMAS
BARGAINS
We are selling our Xmas stock .at prices away dowtt, Ud we have '
a splendid stock ot goods which will make a good serviceable aad use-
ful Xmas present lor ladles and children.
Ladles' and Children's handkerchiefs at all prices, (rom, 5c.
each up to |6.
Ladles' tancy silk collars, ties,
scarfs, belts at any price.
Ladies' silk umbrellas, gents'
silk umbrellas, gold and silver
mounted handles.
Ladles, silk, muslin, net lace all-
over, liberty satin waists,
La-ies' fancy dinner and even.
Ing dressee.
Ladles, opera cloaks, net and
lace dresses.
Ladles' tailor made suits, coats,
skirts and capes.
We have a beautiful lot of linen table covers, sideboard cloths, tea
cloths, Damask napkins and cloth to match. Drawn linens, cushion
covers and centerpieces.
Snaps in Ladies' Fur Collars, Stoles
and Muffs.  Bargains in Children's
Furs, White and Grey. A Fine
Line of Ladies' Kid Gloves
Lined and Unlined
This week you will find our prices low.  We Invite inspection.
Store open to 10 o'clock each evening this week.
Fred Irvine & Co.
Turkeys! Turkeys! Turkeys!
CHICKENS,  DUCK8,  0EE8E,
SUCKLING PIGS AND RABBITS __
Special Christmas consignment.    All fresh goods.   AU   kinds ot
fresh and salted meats.
Olympia and Eastern Oyster...
Fresh and Cured Fish.
The West Kootenay Butcher Co. ° %SSm
A LUCKY DOG
Is ihe man who finds the right kind of glasses nowadays.
Don't you trust to luck in such a matter, but come to us
and have your eyes examined. We will then prescribe the
proper glasses for you to wear, and fit them ourselves. We'
are specialists in this line, and know exactly what your
vision needs. Do not go to buy glasses where the eye and
its functions are not thoroughly understood. We guarantee our work, and we do not charge fancy prices.
J. J. Walker «" ■*»■»
Graduate Optician and Jeweler
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 FRIDAY  DECEMBER 31
She 0rt«8 Iteww*
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HOTEL ARRIVALS OFADAY
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|  The Hume
HUME-H. Giegerlch, A. Carney, Kaslo;
B. Bt. Denis, Slocan: J. D. Lawson, Proctor; N. E. Falrhead, Pullman, Wash; J.
B. Wlnlaw, Wlnlaw; C. F. Sherwln, Rlon*.
del; S. F. Shepard, Calgary; J. \V. Heed,
Eholt; T. H. Crump, Grand Forks; John
McLaren, Grand Forks; Mrs. H., N.Galer,
Spokane; J. L, Ratten. Enderby; J. A.
Kinney, Castlegar; F. L. Hay, Mrs. E.
M. Klmfton, Vancouver,
STRATHCONA-Mru. F. C. Blrks, Robb-
land- -Lenox McClure John, Mr. and Mrs.
H. R. Patton, Harrop; R. R. Hedley,
?Rlond«l; Mrs. EJ. C. Mclntyre, Paris; T.
Zanlsses and wife, Winnipeg; •_. Pratt,
E. A. Parker and wife, Vancouver.
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Queen's Hotel
Baker 8tre«t
A. LAPOINTE, Proprietor
$       Rates: $1.50 to $2.00 per day.   J
Bpecla' rates to City Boarders.
QUEENS-C. Turner, Blue Bell mine; C.
Patey, Slocan Junction; V. Anderson,
Rossland; R. R. Hamilton, Hanley, Sask.;
A. C. Burton Burton; K. Hayman, Greenwood;  Miss Gordon, J.  N. Martin, city.
Brand Central Hotel
tmtm ran -met
AMrim ut tmtm tint t
t.«. niciiN *
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GRAND CENTRAI/-M. Murphy, Kaslo:
J. Toye, A. Macdonald, J. Black, Slocan:
*_. A. KennlnKton, Salmo; H. Tatturrln,
fit.; W. Mitchell, city: c. Bunting, W.
McNee, R. C. Fife, F. Kennedy.
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| The Royal Hotel
- > Mrs. L. V. Roherti, ProprletreM
", '. Oor. Stanley and Silica Su.
* > Electric Piano
;) Free carriage or hus trom all,
- * hoats and trains.
Ratee. II and 11.50 ner *»■» .
; | Remember our 25 cent Turkey •
< > dinner every Sunday. '
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ROYAL-W. Carter, Portage la Prairie;
Jt. Hughes, Kaslo; X Prud'homme, Bt,
Boniface, Man.; V. A. Martin, Kochs; B.
Trimble, Beaaley.
1   Tremont House   f
Baker St, Nelson
Helen k TregtUu. Vtaa.
Suopaan Flan, floe* at
iMriai PUn.ll.H ultUI
BPBOIAL UIB PUR MONTH
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TREMONT-nE. Morton, Lancaster; W.
Hooper, R. B. Thompson, D. Brrington,
I>. Fulmore, W. Craig, A. Barclay. Rlon-
-del; B. Behrena, Spokane; W. H. Cawley,
Salmo; A. Barker, O. Qutteson, Granite;
M. Thompson.
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Ltkeview Hotel
_    Corner Hill ud Vernon
N. MALLITT1, Preprietth
1       .wo blooke trom etty whirl I
±    The but doUir i diy toM ii  ±
.Nelson.
All WWU Help,
Montgomery, Creston.
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jj The Klondyke Hotel ii
< > Vernon Street ! I
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;;    Headciuarters tor minora, amel- * >
< >    termen, loggers, railroad men. ',,
', |        Rates: 11.00 per day up. < >
;    NELSON * JOHNSON, Props. ;
Hmm%*t*%vioii^mi**i
Toondran, Salmo; O. Shatlebo, E. Wat-
land* M. T. Marteren, J. Mutlne, E. Juer-
esce, w. Mlns.
KOOTENAY-W. Bewick, Barrow in
Furness; A. Fergo, Montreal; Mrs. D. A.
Macre, Halifax; Miss Jessie Fraser, Spokane; W. F. Strobel, F. Strobe), Rosthern;
G. Peloso, A, Ceremellal.
NEL80N-W. Ii. Stone, Gerrard: D. P.
Wilson, Marcus: L. Lapheel, Eholt.
BARTLETT-6. Skllfen, St. Martins,
N.B.; W. Crake, Spokane; E. N. Windsor,
Tarrvs.
CLUB—B. B, Green, Cranbrook; T. Y.
Craighead, Grassy Lake, Alta.; W. Small,
Greenwood; A. R. Francis, Eholt; O.
Qmdler, Midway. _  .    „
SILVER KINO-Jafon Ryan, Ymlr; W.
F. Hamilton, city.
BUNUBHT
ALL OVER THE WORLD
' thousands ol housewives 1
use Sunlight Soap In prater-nice to sny other, because
It denies the clothes more
thoroughly, and it hilt the
cost without Injury to
hinds or fabric. Follow .
directions.
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i    Madden House   f
T    Thoi. Madden, Prop.   Biker St,
Well turnlshed rooms with hath
Best Board ln the City
A Comfortable Home
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Timbrldge, Birmingham, England: K. J.
Carson, J. Summers, C. A. Ross Phoenix;
E. Q. Daniels, Vancouver.
SHERBROOKE-N. D. Graves, Cranbrook; J. P. Guimond, Koch Siding, p. J.
Butler, city; J. Mombro, E. Querlno.
NAMES NOT PiACED ON
ARGUMENT BEFORE JUDGE FORIN
IN CHAMBERS.
ACTION  OF COURT OF  REVISION
13 UPHELD.
The chambers held yesterday by his
honor Judge Forin were especially Interesting. It was sought to secure the placing
on the civic vlters' Hat of nearly a dozen
names that had been placed on the list by
the city clerk as qualified by ownership
of property, but later removed by the
court of revision as not qualified under
the act.
James O'Shea argued ln favor ot the
application at some length, and A, M,
Johnson, city solicitor, opposed It.
His honor held that the persons applying were not entitled to have their names
placed upon the list on the qualifications
claimed.
AT THE THEATRE.
"Paid In Full" Played to a Good House
" —Tonight's Bill, f "
A large and very appreciative audience
witnessed "Paid ln Full" as produced by
the Allen Players at the opera house last
evening. The play la a strong modern
drama, which gave excellent scope for the
exercise of the company's fine talent. Miss
Felton's acting, as usual, was the feature
of the evening's performance, She faced
the domestic troubles forced upon her by
her thoroughly selfish and unmanly husband ln a manner that won for her repeated applause. The rest of the company
ably seconded the leading lady and the
play ran smoothly and satisfactorily, like
the other productions this well balanced
lot of entertainers have presented to Nelson audiences for the past two weeks.
Tonight a farce will be given, "Who's
Baby Are You?" At the matinee tomorrow "Caprice," a very charming comedy,
will be given, and in the evening the ever
popular "Sherlock Holmes."
The pictures for tonight at the Gem
theatre are very good. Foremost on the
program Is "Fighting Bob," a Selig film,
depicting the fighting ability of an American naval fighting lieutenant, In a most
entertaining manner. "Ellen" Is the title
ot a neat little story fllmanised by the
Eclair company- of Paris. "The Gambler's
Vow" Is a flue trick picture by the same
company,' "The Gipsy's Warning" Is a
good drama, showing some clever dissolving views. "Buying an Auto" Is a
crackerjack comedy subject. "Pride of the
Prairie" Is the title of an Illustrated song
for tonight.
An excellent program is provided for
New Years at the Empire theatre. " Lost
New Year's Dinner" tells of the penalty
E&id for fast autom obit Ing driving. "The
Ittle Soldier" Is a beautiful colored Pathe
film. "The Dairy Maid's Lovers" ls a very
humorous picture. "The Sandman" is a
delightful subject, showing the sandman
putting people to sleep, "Little Miss Mnf-
fltt" and "Siamese Stone" giving some very
clever performances by an ape conclude
the bill.
Frultvale Notes.
(Special to The Dally News.)
FRUIT VALE, Dec. 30.—Christmas was
spent very quietly heie, nearly everyone
spending the day In their own homes, A
Church of England service waa held on
Sunday at 3 p.m., conducted by A. Hull,
lay reader, quite a goodly number were
present. New Year services are being arranged for Sunday, -Jan. 2, as follows:
Holy Communion at 8 a.m.; morning service and Communion at 11; children's service and baptism at '& p.m.; evensong at
7 p.m. The Venerable Archdeacon Beer
of Kaslo will conduct the services for the
day. This being the archdeacon's first
Visit to Frultvale it lu hoped everyone will
avail themselves of this opportunity and
endeavor to attend the services. Christmas carols will be sung at the evening
service.
A very pleasant surprise to the Church
of England friends was a Christmas gift
in the form of a handsomely bound edition
of the new church hymn book, with tunes,
being the gift of the senior branch of the
Women's Auxiliary of St. Saviour's church,
Nelson, to whom warm thanks are extended,
Mlsa Margaret Neith of Waneta was in
town a couple of days last week tho guest
of Mrs, N. J. Bush, and left on Friday
morning to spend Christmas and the New
Year In Spokane.
J. N. Hammond, the postmaster, is In
Frultvale for a few days.
H. Graves of Cranbrook came in on'
Tuesday and had a look round his property.
Miss Ruth Wllllama arrived home from
school last Thursday to spend the holidays
with her parents.
Born, on Christmas morning, to the wife
of H, C, Gerrard, a daughter.
W. Hogarth Is clearing the Presbyterian
church site.
The weather la very mild here, but Ib
snowing heavily today,
A meeting was held last week to discuss
the advisability of starting a co-operutlve
store, and lt ls still being discussed.
The greatest danger trom influenia ts of
Its resulting ln pneumonia. This oan be
obviated by using Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, aa It not only cures Influenia, out
counteracts any tendency of the disease
towards pneumonia. Sold by all druggists
and dealers.
FEELING WARM
(:3o_ 1H4U-I U10.1J psnupuoo)
■P. E. Smith, speaking at Llandudno,
declared that those who ln the name ol
democracy, were attacking titled and
hereditary honors were ln a very difficult position when they were brought
face to face with the admitted fact
that the rich men of the liberal party
were falling oyer each other in an en*
deavor to get Into the house of lords.
Bonar Law at Dulwich, said that
Winston Churchill had written his
manifesto under Influence of a nightmare and had not taken the trouble to
read lt over when he woke up.
Lord Winchester at Chrlstchurch remarked that tbe burning question of
the elections, If they were to believe
Mr. Churchill and Mr. Lloyd-George
was the veto of tbe house of lords. He
found audiences on that question aB
cool as cucumbers. Tbey had shown
no enthusiasm whatever on the subject.
Tbe lords had never refused to bow to
the expressed will ot the people. If it
remained as at present constituted lt
would never do so foolish a thing as
that.
Lord Portsmouth, speaking at Credit-
on, said he thought that the .best way
to reform the lords would be selection
by qualification. He desired to see the
second chamber remodelled on a representative elective basis.
Sir Gilbert Parker, at Aylesbury today said that since Canada gave us a
preference, Great Britain had doubled
its shipping with her and last year
British workmen got nine millions in
wages out of the purchases ot Canada,
Through the death of earl Percy,
who was a candidate ln South Kensington, the conservatives havie found
themselves in a somewhat difficult
position, but another candidate will be
chosen Immediately, the secretary of
tile conservative association said.
LONDON, Dec. 30—In his reference
to home rule for Ireland, Mr. Chamber-
lain, In his manifesto, contends that it
ls undoubtedly a danger to this country all the greater, as we are now
threatened by foreign nations as we
have never been before. He describes
home rule as the gravest danger to
which the United Kingdom has ever In
its history been exposed. The govern-
ment ln advocating home rule, he de-
Clares, ls instigated only by a wish
to capture Irish votes, and he concludes
hy declaring that so great, so urgent
is this danger that even if lt stood
alone every person who cares for the
British name ought once more to render the conspiracy impossible.
LONDON, Dec. 30—The British Empire club *ield Its Inaugural today with
a luncheon at which many prominent
persons were present. This function
opened the club which was formed to
provide a home for officials and leading residents of different parts of the
empire while they were in London. The
committee of the club Includes lord
Strathcona, high commissioner of Canada in London.
J. B Willlson, editor of the Toronto
News, acknowledged the toast to the
press. He said that Great Britain need
not be anxious about Canada. "We on
the other side." he said, "are not anxious on account of Great Britain. No
one thought that Great Britain was a
dying country And while Canada had
.been slow to move she would do her
duty to the empire."
IX>NDOi\ Dec. 30—The sudden demise of earl Percy leaves the conservatives without a candidate for South
Kensington. His election address was
In the hands of a printer and he had
planned to open the campaign in his
district next week.
LONDON, Dec. 30—Baron MacNaugh.
ton, ex-lord of appeals in ordinary, Is
mentioned as likely to be delegated by
king Edward to Investigate the respective cases of the United States and
Chill in the AIsop claim dispute, of
which his majesty is the arbitrator.
Chilean minister Gana Is busily engaged in the preparation of his country's
brief.
BIRMINGHAM, Dec. 30—The Blrm-
Ingham Post says that it Is understood
that the government will shortly announce its approval of the revival suggested by the dominion government
of three old Canadian Infantry regiments. The most noted of these ls the
old hundredth.
LIVERPOOL, Dec 30—The flre which
originated among bales of cotton in
the hold of the White Star liner Cel-
tio when the steamer was at sea on
Dec. 22 was extinguished today. The
vessel was not much damaged.
LONDON, Dec. 30—It is understood
that Dr. Ludwig Mond, the well known,
chemist, who died on Dec, 12, has bequeathed hia fine collection ot pictures
to the British nation.
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TORONTO, Dee. 30.—At the seventeenth meeting, last session, ol the
Institute of dental pedagogics, the election of officers resulted as follows:
President, Dr. J. Q. Byram, Indiana
Dental college; vice president, Dr. Gal-
He, Illinois School of Dentistry, Chicago; secretary and treasurer, F. W.
Gethe, Northwestern university, Chicago; executive board, Dr. H. F. Frle-
sell, University ot Pittsburg, Pittsburg;
Dr. H. Squire, University of Buffalo,
Buffalo, N. Y.; Dr. B. E. LIscher, Wash*
ington university, St. Louis, Mo.
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Train Hands Suspended.
QUEBEC, Dec. 30.—The Investigation
into the recent collision at St. Anne de
la Capetlere, on the Intercolonial, which
was conducted by L. A. Dube, superintendent of the Intercolonial at Levis,
bas resulted In the suspension of two
of the train hands H. Lebel and K,
Cote. The men did not run on orders,
lt ls alleged, hence the collision.
WAYSON'S LATEST IDEA
THINKS   PHILLIPS   GAVE    HIM   A
HUGE CHECK
JAMES   KIRKLAND   IS   STILL   AT
LARGE
After three weeks of confinement In
tbe provincial Jail, while awaiting his
trial on the charge of attempting to
murder Frank Phillips in Nelson on
Dec, 8, Joseph Wayson, the aged miner,
ls apparently rational on all ordinary
subjects. His demeanor has never revealed that he has any hallucinations,
though he ls more solitary than tbe
-average run of prisoners. The Jail officials, of course, do not question him.
On the one subject of bis financial
relations with Frank Phillips, however.
Wayson is apparently as excited as
ever. It will be recalled that some
seven times he accused Phillips of
stealing money from blm, the alleged
thefts being three in number.
John Grant, one of the proprietors of
the Club botel, where Wayson used to
stay, recently paid the prisoner a visit.
When the subject ot the attempted
shooting was raised, Wayson said:
"Well, It made Phillips come through
and settle with me. He gave me today
a check for $10,000. I took it up to the
bank hut they said lt was no good."
In tbe opinion ot many, It will not
be surprising U Wayson 18 undeniably
Insane on this subject by the time his
trial Is reached.
It was only two weeks ago that warden Jarvls took to the asylum John
Saltmarsb, the man who was arrested
In Nelson in fair week tor uttering
counterfeit coins. Saltmarsh had
been a dope fiend, and ever since be
commenced his 23 months' sentence
he had displayed symptoms ol Insanity.
James O. Klrkland's recent doings in
Nelson class blm, in the opinion of
some as a monomaniac, and in the
opinion of others as a clever scamp.
Judging by the ease with which he
Juggled marriages, deaths, and legacies while here, it may be presumed
that he has at least one other good
game to hls string, which no doubt
he will utilise at the first ..opportunity.
Certainly, to play the heir of a family
in Washington state would not be in
accordance wit h his apparent good
sense.
One ot Klrkland's Identical claims
was tbat he had witnessed the Thaw
.trial In New York, in discussing his
alleged relationship with Harry Thaw
Kirkland sometimes assumed a defiant
attitude, saying that the fact of the
crime was not going to deter him from
admitting tbe relationship. He also
read to various persons 'n Nelson, let-
ters he claimed he had received from
bis mother. One of these letters told
him that Canada was not good enough
for him, that he would ruin his life by
staying there and that his mother was
sending him a few pounds, which she
wanted him to use In purchasing a ticket for Scotland. The letters seemed
to be Just the sort a mother would
write, but they are now believed to
have been faked. At the time they
were useful In corroborating his story.
Kirkland has been definitely traced
to Spokane. It he stopped there, his
apprehension becomes only a matter ot
time.
Express Office Burned
N-W YORK, Deo.30—Flre early this
morning destroyed the offloe building
ot the American Express company,
near tbe Grand Central station The
loss is roughly estimated at 1100.000.
Two porters were severely burned ln
saving a consignment of furs.
Big New Bridge
NEW YORK, Dec. 30—The fourth
link between Manhattan island and
Brooklyn, the new Manhattan bridge,
will be opened to publlo traffic by foot
and vehicles tomorrow. Exclusive of
expenses for land approaches the
bridge cost 115,000,000.
Sweaters § Skating
There's nothing so nice to skate   In as a sweater.   Light as    a
feaUier, they are comfortable and allow plenty of freedom of movement.
We have them in white and colors.    Get one today and try It.
You'll agree there's nothing like them.
Prices $2.25 to $10.00
DON'T   FORGET   OUR   8ALE  OP
Remnants and Oddments
is now on and there are lots oi useful bargains.
MEAGHER ®> CO
STAND FOR RE-ELECTION
TRUSTEES   ARTHUR,  AND   JOY   IN
THE FIELD
StviALL   DEBENTURE   ISSUE   WILL
BE NEEDED
The announcement Is authorized that
Dr. B. C. Arthur and R. G. Joy, the
retiring members of the school hoard
will stand for re-election. So far no
other citizens have announced an Intention of seeking election to the
board. It Is some years since there
was a contested election ln connection
with the school board ot Nelson.
■The last meeting of the board for
the year 1909 was held In the office
o£ secretary Arthur on Wednesday
night, when the business of the old
board was wound up. The final estimate of $1180 In connection with the
contract of John Bums for the torlck
and carpenter work of the new public
school, was passed. This leaves a balance of some $1200, from the debenture
issue of |75,000, which provided the
funds for building and equipping the
new school.
It Is estimated that the refurnishing
of the four empty rooms In the old*
building will cost approximately $5000,
while the ventilating system for the
new building will cost about $2400. It
is probable that a debenture issue of
$10,000 will be required to complete
the job. This matter will not ibe taken
up till tne 1010 board takes office.
The Ernest Gamble Concert company will give an entertainment in
Nelson about the middle of February
under the auspices of the high school
literary society. The board confirmed
the contract.
A carload of coal was ordered from
the Crow's Nest Pass Coal company.
The board decided to have tungsten
lights placed In the high school laboratory.
The full board was present consist*
ing of R. J. Steel, Dr. B. C. Arthur, A.
D. Emory, W. Irvine and R. G. Joy
peasants, including IT young women,
were drowned in a boat accident near
Karlowitz in Austria-Hungary on Christmas duy.
Will Copy Documents.
(Cnnadlan Associate*! rrt-ss.)
OTTAWA, Dec. 30.—The Canadian
archives department is figuring' largely
in the settlement by The Hague tribunal of the fisheries question raised
between Canada and the United States
and Newfoundland, and as a result of
valuable assistance it has rendered,
recommendation lias been made that In
future copies of all documents deposited in European archives bearing on
Canada, especially those relating to
boundaries, commerce or navigation, be
made.
President's Niece Married
NEW YORK, Dec. 30—President
Taft bustled Into town today for the
wedding of his niece, Miss Louise Taft,
to George H. Snowden, took dinner
with his brother, spent the evening at
the theatre and whirled back to Washington again on the midnight train.
Cardinal Satolll In Extremis.
ROME, Dec. 30.—Cardinal Satolll,
who Is HI with nephritis, is falling rapidly today. Life Is being prolonged only
by the artificial administration of oxygen.
Christmas  Tragedy.
LONDON, Dec. 3.—A Vienna special
to the Standard says that 23 Croatian
Child  Needs  Its  Mother.
RKMO. Dec. 30.—Mrs. Kosler Kip, prominent in New York social circles, the wife
of Henry Spies Kip, was grunted u divorce today on the grounds of desertion.
Mrs. Kip made no claims for tho custody
of the 5-year old boy and slated to tho
court thut she considered Unit the child
needed Its father. The Judge said that the
child undoubtedly also would need tlie attentions of its mother and refused to sign
the decree until a clause was inserted
granting Mrs. Kip permission to see her
child at any time,
Not III But Hunting.
PARIS, Dec. 80.—The report that Af.
Falllerea, president of France, wus 111, uik!
tliut a specialist hud been culled in consultation, were officially declared tonight
to he absolutely false. The president spent
the day in hunting with friends at llam-
boullei.
Insurance Mananer Dead.
"WINNIPEG. Dec. 30.-H. J. Lipsomb.
manager of the British American Assurance company here for the last eight
years, and formerly manager of the Western Fire Insurance iu Toronto, died this
morning, aged '•'■
Steel Magnate Drops Dead.
NEW YORK, Dee. 80.—P. B. Smith,
president of the CruclMe Steel company,
one of the largest Independent steel corporations in the United States, dropped
dead  here tonight.
Will Be Grand Vizier.
CONSTANTINOPLE, Dec. ;50.-Hakka
Bey, ambassador to Italy, hus accepted
the office of grand vlier. He will leave
Rome for Constantinople Immediately.
Docks on Flre.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. .Irt.-Il Is reported
here that tha cotton docks at Galveston,
Texas, are burning. The report is being
Investigated;	
Northampton Wins,
(Western Assocluted   Press.)
LONDON,    Dec.   80,-Ilt    the    Southern
league,   Northampton   defeated    Southend
United by 9 to t.     .
Earthquake in Oregon.
PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. HO.'-A slight
earthquake shock Was felt here at 4.40
o'clock this afternoon.
The peculiar properties of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy have been thoroughly tested during epidemics of Influenza, and when
It waa taken In time we have not beard
of a single case of pneumonia. Sold by all
druggists and dealers,
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WM. RUTHERFORD
Waid Street DRUGGIST Nelson, B. C.
of exchange trade. She supplies us
with fruit in our off season, and in return buys our apples in her off season,
the seasons being opposite, so each of
us gets an all-year-round supply."
"Before we leave the Question of investment, would you tell me whether
there is anything in rumors that have
reached us that the fruit lands north
of the Thompson river were being overdone and too highly valued?"
"No; I consider there is no foundation
for the report. A very high grade fruit
Is grown in this district, and I look
on it as one of the. coming fruit producing centers of the province."
"I hope you are satisfied with the
province's success at the exhibition."
"The British Columbian exhibit is the
largest apple exhibit ever shown In this
country. The fruit exhibited was picked
two and a half months ago, and you
can see for yourself how perfectly fresh
it looks, though it has traveled 6,000
miles. A great part of it has already
been exhibited more than once. There
are 4S0 cases on show—these at 40
pounds a case represent 19,200 pounds
of fruit. This is the fifth year in succession that the province has won the
gold medal of the Royal Horticultural
society—the blue ribbon of fruit growing. In addition to this we have secured
this year seven silver-gilt and sliver
medals for individual exhibits,"
"How do you select the fruit?" i
"Fruit growers' associations and individual growers are requested to furnish
a certain amount of fruit for exhibition
purposes. All this fruit is bought by
the 'government, whose exhibit it is,
though of course, credit is given where
due to the grower himself. Perhaps
you do not know what care tne government takes to encourage fruit growing.
In addition to the dissemination of
government bulletins bearing on agriculture and fruit growing, there are
strict inspection laws, and inspectors
travel through the fruit lands to see
that they are properly enforced, and
orchards kept free from pests. Every
tree that is imported ls fumigated and
inspected, and if there is any trace of
San Jose scale or codling moth or other
injurious nest, the consignment is cremated. The same rule is applied to
fruit that ls imported.' It is alt inspected
and if It -is not free from pests the
whole cargo is either cremated or deported to the place whence it came. By
tliis system we have kept San Jose
scale and codling moth out of the province. Up to now we have heen successful and have thereby saved the
province several hundreds of thousands
of dollars. The loss in the United
States from San Jose scale and codling
moth amounts to millions. By adopting
these methods we have established a
name for British Columbia fruit which
is second to none, and which has enabled us to put before you this exhibit
at tlie Royal Horticultural society's
show. We are exhibiting this year at
no fewer than 26 leading centers
throughout the United Kingdom and
have met with great success everywhere. By means of cinematograph
views of the different industries of the
province we have been enabled to give
the public of Great Britain a practical
insight into life in our great and.fair
province of Brltsh Columbia."
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Nelson, B. C
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Remember we serve nothing but the
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and cigars on tiie market
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Made (rom California Limes, specially
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Try a Savannah Cigar
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The best $1.00 a day bouse ln town.
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Kootenay Hotel
MRS. MALLETTE, Proprletreu
A home for everybody.   Every convenience given to the travelling publlo.
Electric   piano.     Cuisine   unexcelled.
Rates |1 per day.
Sherbrooke House
Nelson, B.C.
One minute's walk from C.P.R. station. Cuisine unexcelled; well heated
and ventilated.
BOYER BROS., Proprietors
INTERVIEW IN ENGLAND
DEPUTY   MINISTER   OF   AGRICULTURE ON  FRUIT GROWING.
TELLS    OF     BRITISH    COLUMBIA'S
IMMENSE ADVANTAGES.
W. E. Scott, deputy minister ot agriculture for British Columbia is paying
a visit to England in connection with
the exhibitions of colonial fruit that
are taking place in different parts of
the country. During the time that the
exhibition of the Royal Horticultural society was taking place at its hall in
Vincent square a representative of Canada met him and had a talk with him
about British Columbia's exhibit, and
about fruit growing in the province.
In reply to a question, Mr. Scott said
that tlie object of sending British Columbian apples to be exhibited in Eng-
land was not so much to try to establish
a market in the old country for the
province's fruit, but rather to put before tbe people of Great Britain the
claims of British Columbia as a field
for emigration of tne right sort.
"What kind of emigrant ao you wish
to attract?" asked our representative.
"For men of small means there are
excellent opportunities in the province
to engage in fruit or mixed farming on
the lower mainland in Vancouver island or in the interior valleys. I have
been a fruit grower for many years my-
eelf, and I can therefore speak with
some knowledge on this subject. I do
not think that a man with £200 or
£300 a year could do better than live
in British Columbia. Even if a man,
say a retired officer, merely wishes to
live on bis pension, the province is admirably suited to him. He will live
ever so much more cheaply in the
country on a small income than lie can
ln England, and lead a very happy life
amongst congenial surroundings in a
magnificent climate, with plenty ot
sport If be be so inclined, and by means
of a few acres of ground he can reduce
tbe cost of living very materially. Then
there are magnificent opportunities for
good Investments In town property and
in our different industries—investments
that will bring in 6 and 7 per cent
with safety. When I tell you that In
one year the population of the city of
Vancouver haB increased by 20,000 you
will understand how rapidly land values
go up."
"To the young man with a little
money who wishes to go in for fruit
growing what advice would you give?"
"I would begin by pointing ont tbe
mistakes that some young men' from
England make. They come out to tbe
province, and before they know anything about the conditions prevailing
In the country they buy land. They
ask no advice, and they naturally know
nothing themselves, with the result that
they are disappointed. They most likely
pay too much for their land, and when
they get it do not know how to make
It profitable. The first requirement of
a settler is that he should not be above
learning. Before buying he should work
on a fruit farm for a time, and so fit
himself to manage a farm of his own."
"What is the price of land in the
fruit growing districts?"
"Everything depends rfn the position
of the land. The nearer to a city or
town, and the nearer to lines of communication, the more expensive is the
land. For instance, in the Okanagan
and Kootenay and other interior valleys
fruit growing land commands as much
as £60 an acre. That sounds a high
price, but in Oregon similar land
fetches as much as double that amount.
In more remote parts of the province
good fruit growing land can be bought
at from £10 to £20 an acre."
"With regard to a market for the
produce, you said just now tbat the
apples were not exhibited with the idea
of opening up a new market. Does that
mean that you have already a sufficient
outlet for all your fruit?"
"Yes; the reason why there is no
necessity to seek for a new market is
that we have already an excellent market in the three prairie provinces of
Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Last year these provinces increased ln
population by over 200,000 people. Owing to climatic conditions tbe prairie
provinces will never be able to make
a success of commercial fruit growing,
wherefore they will always afford us
a ready market for our produce, British Columbia, being just alongside these
provinces, is their natural source of
supply, for, though Oregon, Washington
and California may strive to compete
with us, we have in our favor cheaper
freight rates and the duty against imported fruit. The very large shipping
trade of the Pacific coast has to be supplied, also the mining, logging camps
and canneries, not to mention our own
growing cities such as Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, New Westminster and
Ladysmlth, and the coast market right
up to Dawson, Including Prince Rupert,
which is going to be a big place."
"There is not much fruit canning
done in the province, is there?"
"No; there Is comparatively little
done, and there is room for development
along this line, Naturally one would
not oan flrst rate fruit which will travel
well, but a lower grade frutt could be
utilized for this purpose. By the way,
I forgot to mention the Australian mar-
I ket. With Australia we carry on a kind
LINES  8T1LL   DOWN
Newfoundland Recovering From Severe
Storm—Seals Numerous
ST. JOHN'S, Nfld., Dec. 30—The telegraph lines are still down as the result of the recent storm. The steamer
Home which arrived .from Labrador reports tempests in tbe straits of Belle
Isle. Seals are numerous in tbe straits
and 700 have been taken ln Battle Harbor. This is said to Indicate a good
spring fishing. The board of trade at
last night's meeting decided to establish a large cold storage plant next
spring. Premier Morriss attended the
meeting.
Empire Hotel
(Late Punnyslde.)
Baker Street, Nelson, B.C.
Tbe house is thoroughly remodelled
throughout.    Clean rooms.
Weekly boarders, (6.00.
Rates |1.00 per day np.
Temberance house! home comforts;
best cook ln ihe 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.
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CIVIL ENGINEER AND   MINE   SURVEYOR, PROVINCIAL LAND
8URVBYOR, KASLO, B, O.
Ten years' experience in   the Root*
tnaya.  Honor graduate 1891, Royal Military College of Canada, Kingston.
Ex-Police Chief Dead
BUFFALO, Dee. 30—Col. John Bryne
a former chief of police of this city,
died today as the result of a stroke
of apoplexy. He was father of Byrne,
the West Point cadet, who died recently from injuries received in a football
Mlnard's Liniment Cures Dlphththerla
LOST
LOST—Oold pin, enamel flower with silver
charm  attuched.    Finder  please  return
to Dally News office. 217-2
CLUB HOTEL
Cor. Stanley and Kootenay Sts.
Newly furnished, renovated throughout. The hest dollar a day house vest
of Winnipeg. Big schooner Beer or
Half and Half 10c. Special rates to
steady boarders. All white help employed.
'JOHN GRANT, Prop.
Hotel Castlegar
CASTLEGAR JUNCTION
All modern.   Best accommodation for
travellers.
NtLSON CAFE
Large, Commodious Dining Room,
Prompt and Courteous Service.
Meals Served at all Houra.
Elegantly  furnished   rooms  ll
connection.
A. AUDET, Proprietor.
Phone 27*.
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 Merc hunts—Importers of Teas, Coffees. SplceB, Dried
Fruits, Staple and Fancy Groceries, Tobaccos, Cigars, Butter, Eggs, Cheese and
Packing House Products. Office and
warehouse, corner of Front and Hal]
Streets.   P. U.  Box 1095.    Telephone 28.
LIQUORS
3. FERGUSON & CO.-WHOLESALE
and Commission Merchants—Importers
and Wholesale Dealers in Wines. Liquors
and Cigars. Kootenay agents for Fabst
Milwaukee Beer. Agents for the Bruns-
wick-Balke-Collender Co., Billiards and
Pool Tables and Supplies, Bar Fixtures,
Cigar Counters,' Bowling Alleys, etc.
Prices and specifications on application.
Office and retail department, Vernon
St., Nelson, two doors east of post office.
Telephone 260.   P. O. Box 1020.
A. L. MoOULLOOH
HYDRAULIC ENGINEER
PROVINCIAL LAND SURVEYOR
P. O. Box 41.
Offloe Phone BBS; Residence Phone B74
, Office: Over McDermid & McHardy
Baker Street     Nelion, B. C.
HELP WANTED
NELSONH£fipl£Ylvii1$^
C. F. Hutton, Manager
(Successor to J. H. Love.)
WANTED—Engineer for sawmill,  men to-
cut logs by contract, axemen, blacksmith...
bolt and post cutters,  waitress, girls for
housework.
WANTED—MISCELLANEOUS
WANTED-Men and women to learn bar*
ber trade In eight weeks* tools free;
secured over 10,000 positions for graduates'
last year; unable to supply the demand;
graduates earn $15 to a weekly; Catalogue free. Moler System Colleges. 40*
Front Ave., Spokane, Wash.
WANTED—Ladles to do plain and lighti
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. IH-Sw.
WANTED-Teacher for Trail school; duties
to commence next term.  Salary (65 per
month;   Apply to secretary school board.
Trail, B. C.
T. O. Oreen.   F. P. Burden,   A. H. Green
Green Brothers & Burden
CIVIL .ENGINEERS
Dominion nnd British Columbia Lend
Sorreyors
P. O. Box 145 Phone B261
Cor, Victoria and Kootenaj 3ta.
NELSON. B. O.
H. 0* BUCK
B. O. LAND SURVBYOR
Office:   Oter Royal Bank
P. O. Box 147 Nelaon, B. C.
LOST—Monday, gold chain and locket with
two pictures, between Nelson Studio and
Mountain station.    Reward if delivered to
Daily News. 218-3
LOST-On Victoria street,  "Flyer'
Please return it to Mr. C. J.   *
Silica St.
sr" sleigh.
Archibald,
218-3
NOTICE.
In the Matter of an Application for the
Issue of Duplicate Cettitlcates of Title
to the following lands;
Lot 6, Block 24, town of Nelson, Certificate of Title No. 6723A. dated the 4th day
of June, 1900, in  the name of Robert  G.
Lot 6, Block 41, town of Nelson, Certiil.
cate of Title No. 549TA, duted the 18th day
of April, 1906, in the name of Robert G.
Joy.
Lots 16 and 17, Block 26, town of Nelson,
Certificate of Title No. 7374A^ dated 12th
AugUBt, 1907, In the name of Robert Wet-
more Hannington.
Lot 6 and the east _ ot Lot 6, Block 39,
town of Nelson, Certificate of Title No.
6350A, dated the 30th October, 1906, In the
name of Jesfiie Emma Francis,
Subdivisions 1 and 16 of Lot 306, Group 1,
Kootenay district (Map 7*31), Certificate of
Title No. 63O0A, dated 8th December, 1906,
In the name of James Wharton Ford.
Notice Is hereby given that lt 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,
Land Registry i
Decern tier,  16,
Deputy District .Registrar,
Office, r "
1909.
* Nelson, B.C.
"■ R08SLAND
THE HOFFMAN ANNEX. ROSSLAND,
B. C.-Oreen & Smith, Props. Centrally
located. European and American plan.
Commercial travellers will find 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 ln
connection. Steam heat. Opposite Great
Northern repot.   James Marshall, Prop,
ARROWHEAD
THE   UNION   HOTEL,   ARROWHEAI>-
Spfcclal attention given to commercial
men and tourists. First class sample
rooms. Finest scenery ln British Columbia, overlooking Upper Arrow lake. W.
J. Llghtburne, proprietor.
MINERS' FURNISHINGS
A. MACDONALD & CO.-WHOLESALE
Jobbers In Blankets, Underwear, Mitts,
Gloves, Boots, Rubbers, Overalls, Jumpers, Macklnaws and Oilskin Clothing,
Camp and Miners' Sundries. Office and
Warehouse, corner if Front and Hall
streets.   P. O. Box 1095.   Telephone 28.
MININQ MACHINERY
WASHINGTON MACHINERY & SUPPLY
Co.—Dealers ln 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    of
Application
License.
for    Liquor
Notice Is hereby given that I, Henry
Albert Matthew, intend, thirty dayB after
the date hereof, to apply to the Superintendent of Provincial Police for a liquor
license for the premises known as the
Sheep Creek Hotel, situate at Sheep Creek,
B. C.
HENRY ALBERT MATTHEW.
Dated at Sheep Creek, B. C, this 30 day
of November, 1909. 1-12-09-4
Public Stenographer
109 Baker St, Nelson, BC. Phone 171
WANTED—Logs and logging contractors,.
will purchase   cottonwood,   larch,   pine,
.hemlock  or  cedar   logs,      A.   E.   Watts,
Proctor, B. C. lM-tf.
WANTED—Woman for general housework.
Middle  aged  woman  preferred.     Apply
between 3 and 5, 624 Victoria St. 220-tf.
WANTED-Good woman cook for hotel ln
Nelson.   Apply P.O.  box 171. 207-tf.
WANTED—Invoice clerk, typist with stenography preferred. Must be accurate and.
good penman.   Box 891. _________
WANTED-Teacher tor Michel school;
duties commence Jan. 1,; salary $75.   Ap-
ply E. K. Stewart, Michel, B.C. 211-10
WANTED—To   buy,   good   second   hand
piano, cheap for cosh.   Apply to P. McGregor, Kaslo.      212-tf.
m*
housework*.
212-tf,.
WANTED-Posltlon    as    bookkeeper    or
stenographer by competent man, experienced ln lumber and mining business.   Ad-
" '   2134
dregs P. J., care Dally News.
WANTED-Teacher   for   junior   division,
Slocan   public   school.     Duties to commence Jan. 3.   Salary |56 per month.   Apt* .
Ely   Thomas   McNelsh,   secretary   school
oard. 214-tf.
WANTED—A man to take contract to haul
2W cords dry wood, 8 per cent cedar*,
three mile haul, all down hill but 400 teet
4 per cent un; or will buy team and outfit on installment plan, $100 per month.
Address P.O. box 37, Rossland, B.C.    215-6*
WiliamKilbey&Son
Piano and Organ Tuners, Repairers
and Regulators, date ot Mason ft Rlsch
Ca., Ltd., Gerhard, Helntzman, R. 8.
Williams ft Sons, and Gourley, Winter & Learning, Toronto.
The only authorized tuners for the
Mason ft Rlsch Co., Ltd., tor the Kootenay and Okanagan districts. Address
80S Stanley street or Mason ft Rlsch
agents, the Standard Furniture Co.
" I T. GEORGE
TEACHER OP MUSIC
Thorough instruction given on violin
and cornet   Phone 217.
WANTED—A girl for cooking and general
housework.   Apply Mrs. H. A.  Stewart,
phone 228. 215-tf.
WANTED-Posltlon as bookkeeper or correspondent; 6 years experience.     Apply
"Bookkeeper," Empire hotel. 215-6
WANTED—Chef seeks engagement, hotel
or restaurant;  good allround man.   Re-
plles, P. O. box 1158, Calgary, Alta.    217-10
WANTED—Pupils  taken  for dancing and
deportment.   Apply 023 Vernon Bt.    218-6
WANTED—Three    pairs   flrst    class    log
makers.   J. B. Wlnlaw, Wlnlaw, B.C.
218-tf.
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 tho travelling public the
best accommodation obtainable. The
building Is all newly furnished throughout and Is the only flre proof hotel in
the city.   E. Larsen, proprietor.	
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. Phllpot, of Fort William, Ont.,
nccountant, Intend to apply to the Gold
Commissioner at Nelson,* B.C., for the
right to take from Cariboo Creek half a
cubic foot of wator per second for Irrigation purposes on sub-lot 8 of lot 76W, group
1, Kootenay district
Dated at Nelson, B.C., this 13th day ot
December, 1809. 	
LIONEL A. BENNETT.
1W2-0M CLA-UpB Vt,FT	
COMAPLIX
QUEEN'S HOTEL, COMAPLIX, B. C-
Chlef Young, Prop. Best of wines, lWiora
and cigars. Travellers to Fish Creek will
And 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 Ymlr—located
directly opposite depot—Best accommodation possible-Dining room In connec
tlon.   J. B. Bremner, Proprietor.	
LAND REGI8TRY ACT.
Take notice that an application has
been made to register Alfred Hill as ths
owner ln Fee Simple, under a Tax Sale
Deed-from R. J. Stenson, deputy assessor
ot the district of Slocan, to Alfred Hill,
bearing date the 2nd day of August A.D.
1806, of all and singular that parcel or
tract of land and premises situate, lying
and being In the town of Sllverton, in the
province of British Colombia, more particularly known and described as: Lots
twenty-three (23), and twenty-four (24),
Block 32, town of Sllverton (Map 674.)
You and those claiming through you and
all persons claiming any Interest In the
said lands by virtue of any unregistered
Instrument; and all persons claiming auv
Interest In the said land by descent, whosn
title is not registered under the provisions
of the "Land Registry Act," are reaulred
to contest the claim of the tax purchaser
within forty-five dayB i from the date of
the publication of this notice upon vou.
and IndefauH of a caveat or certificate of
lis pendens being filed within such oerlod,
or in default of redemption or In respect
of the said land, and X shall register
Alfred Hill as owner thereof In fee.
Dated at the Land Registry Oftlce, Nel.
son. province of British Columbia, this
22nd day of February   A.D., 1009.
*    M. JOHNSON,
An Exceptional Offer In
City Property
A 7-roomed house and one lot on
Cedar street, close to Baker street.
No hills to climb. Modern and thoroughly renovated Inside this fall.
Price only $8,000. Term, can be arranged.  Full particulars ot
R. J. STEEL
Hudson's Bay Block
FOR RENT
FOR RENT-Bmall cottage.
Gosnell, Nelson brewry.
Apply  Wm.
168-tf.
FOR RENT—Nice large warm front room.
In private family, alt modern conveniences,   centrally  located.    No  children,   taper month.  Apply P. O. box MB,      166-tt,
FURNISHED   ROOMS-For
411 Silica St.
r^nt.
Annly
198-26.
FOR RENT—A comfortable house, corner
Mill and Stanley.  Apply to Mrs, Hipper-
son, corner Hoover and Stanley.        210-tf.
TO LET—Furnished rooms,  centrally located, warm and comfortable, with bath;.
breakfast if desired.  Apply GOT Carbonate
street or phone B390. 215-6-
Will Sdl 20,000 Shares
Stock ln Amalgamated Oold Hlnes ot
Sheep Creek at 10 cents a share. Vlll
you investigate this Information. Box
44, Nelson, B.C.	
To John Cummlngs,
Deputy Dlstrlot Regiatrar.
- Now penver,__*___
"WM*
Read Dally News Want Ads
OBSTETRICS.
MRS. KENNY will be pleased to receive
maternity patients at her home.  Bxvel*.
lent testimonials.   Hi Observatory street.
P. O. Box IM, telephone Ml.    ,,      .
Orchestra Orchestra
Mr. Irvln Johnson of the Arcade, Ib
prepared to supply an orchestra to any
number of pieces for dances, socials
or parties. The best of compositions
played. Reasonable terms. Apply box
348, or 616 Victoria street
CLKANtNG AND PRBJ8BINQ
_\_m called for ud delivered
A. J. DRISCOLL
nam ill  BUot itreet, opposite Ae
QttMtfl Hotel
FOB RENT—Three unfurnished roomB for
housekeeping. Apply Roche's house. Falls
St., C.P.R. Flats. 218-6
FOR RENT—Nicely furnished rooms, with
every   convenience;   board  If required..
Very central.   614 Victoria St, 218-fi
FOR SALE
FOR BALE—Al chicken dog, one. year old;,
110.   R. H. Robs, Blrdar, Witt
  _    __!agot
strawberry plants. Apply Boswell Ranch,.
Boswell, B.C. * 200-tf.
FOR SALE—A sub-division of excellent,
fruit land ln the famous Kaslo district,.
ln 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,
FOR SAUE-Large self feeding stove, steel,
kitchen range, and piano.   Phone A348.
FOR SALE—Chiffonier for sale, quartered.
oak, good aa new; price $15.  622 Carbonate street. M8-6-
FOR SALE-Canoe, In first class condition,
^20.   Apply box MS, city. 215-6:
MISCELLANEOUS
MRS. J. P. WINTER, TEACHER OP
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, O.
FOR LEABB-Concrete store, 16x60; |36
month.   Apply Cree ft Moffatt, Fernle,
B.q , mm.
Daily Read News Want Ads
_
m
 fRIDAY  DECEMBER 31
«he fPuUfl Slew**
umr nOTJIPPBD tJNEDRTAKIWU
fcNDRMBAUnNQ PARLORS  IN  THS
B^wMgre*w»
Standard furniture Co.
MBL8QN. a. C.
Carpet Cleaning
BsMln* owpett by hand spoil, the future and does not remove the dirt.
oSrw-to-date «eam CleaniDg Process
removes »H the Impurities and restores the
mods to original colors.      '";-' >
"^    Ito PBR SQUABB TARD.
W«* called for and delivered prompW.
cSSm ot all kinds cleaned, renovated.
■SS^aX'&ed and -pre-ed. TEe to
•uilS^lrtfolffl.o'. £.»; oy*X n*.
SSSu'SSJf' * Hotoi IWUwanti
wttam  ~-
Nebon Stum Laundry
Nt-m votnon wmagr.,^
Telephone Ml. P. ™F___ _____
JLootenay Lake Beneril Hospital
MMtrnlty Branch
Mttente *.'• "o* •few!"61' »t the 6*
tewing rata,:     .. ,„._-
Private m*4 patlwiU. *•* .-.-WW
■•ml-printe ward patlenta. week *1S.OO
Address apslloatloni ta matron at
koepltal. ^^^^
JOHN BURNS
CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER
Sash, Doer ind Office   rittlng
Factory.  Brick and Lime for eale
Office end Factory
Carbonate Street,     Neleon, B. 0.
Large    qusntltloe of  shavings,
suitable for stable bedding ein be
kid for hauling away.
CANADIAN
PACIFIC
ANNUAL
EASTERN CANADA
EXCURSIONS
low Round Trip Rales to
Ontario, Quebec and
Maritime Provinces
Tickets on saje Deo. 1 to Doc. 31, inclusive, good to return within three
months.
Tickets issued in connection Atlantic
steamship business will be on sale Irom
Nov. 21 and limited to five months
•irom date ot issue.
IFneet equipment, standard first claBS
end tourist sleeping cars on all through
trains. Compartment-library-observa-
tlon cars on Imperial Limited and Atlantic Express.
3—Through Express Trains^Oally-3
..   THE TORONTO EXPRESS
leaves Winnipeg daily at 22:40, making
connection at Toronto for all point*
east and west thereof.
The Imperial Limited leavea Winnipeg dally at 18:15 and the Atlantic Ex
press at 8 daily, making connections at
Montreal for all points east thereof.
Apply to the nea est C.P.R. agent tor
full information.
(Bubject to change without notice.)
.   -R-notsf From MONTREAL
.UVBKPOOL *»» QUEBEC
ST. IAWBENOB ROUTE.
.not B Lake Champlatn  Nov. U
jSi». j Lake Erie Nov. 20
LIVERPOOL AND ST. JOHN.
Nov. 13 .... Chartered steamer .... Nov. M
Nov. 19 .... Empress ot Britain .... Deo. 1
Not !4   ... Like Manitoba   Deo. 11
jBec   it   Lake Champlain   Dec.«
Deo. 10 .... Chartered iteomer .... Deo. »
Deo. 17    . Corslcan (chartered)     . Deo. n
pa*, 2,   Chartered Bteamer  Jan. 7
Deo, n ■••• EmpreM of Ireland .... Jan. M
j-n, j Chartered steamer Jan B
Jan. 14 .... Corslcan (chartered .... Jan. »
. Jan. a  Chartered ateamer Feb. 4
Jan. 28 .... Emprera of Britain .... Feb. 11
Feb. 4 .... Chartered ateamer .... Feb. 1»
Feb. 11 ....Empress of Ireland .... Feb. a
•Feb. 18 ....Chartered eteamer ... March 4
Feb. JS .. Empress of Britain .. March ll
March J .... Lake Champlain .... March 19
- March 11 ..'Empress of Ireland .. March as
March 16 ....Lake Manitoba   April I
March IS .. Empress of Britain ... April 8
March » Lake Brie ......... Aori 1»
April 8 ... Empress of Ireland ... Apr   a
April 18 „..7Lske Chsmplsln  April »
April 81 ..,. EmpreM of Britain .... May «
Chartered--AMAN LINE ateamer, sail
. on these-dates.	
NOTICE.
< ' Provincial Legislative Assembly.
Private Bills.
Copies of Blue, Petitions, and notices ss
published must be deposited with, and all
- fees paid to, ths Clerk of the House, not
' lated than 13 January, 1910.
Petitions for Bills will not be received
by the House after 81st January. 1910.
Bllla nuiat be nremnted  to  the Houie
• not later'thsn* 10th February, 1919.
-Reports   from   Standing committee on
Sills will not be. received by the Houss
. after 17th February, IMS.
THORNTON FELL,
Clerk, Legislative Assembly.
Victoria; let November, 1809. 176-tf.
MUTILATED!
TORN TO PIECES!
We are offering the few things we have left of our Xmas stock at
Tremendously Reduced Rates.     ____t___is___ ^....
Whether for presentation or not it will pay you to inspect our
bargains. >
All Xmas Stock at Cost
A very limited mimbsr ot the following: : *'
Sewing Sets, Hand Bags.
Fancy Work Basktts. Mirrors, etc.
Remember!
There's no Immense stock left to choose trom, only a few articles
of the same quality as our Xmas stock.
We Are Almost Completely
Sold Out
Our show window contains tbe articles at your disposal at prices
that are astonishing. atttSta- -, ■ *	
Pick Them Up, People
It's *a chance of a life time.   Don't let some one else get here be.
fore you. _._	
PATRONIZE  NELSON'S  LEADING DRUGGISTS.. WE ALWAYS LEAD
WE NEVER SLEEP.
Poole Drug Co. Ltd.
Baker Street* Nelson, B. C.
Pbone 25  Day and Night
AN ECONOMICAL TEA
$___&________/
Wmmmmmmammw      mt*a___am__ammmmtmimm¥
Tea selling at 86c. or SOc a pound la not really cheap, hat 1, ei-
' travagantly dear.
Because so much ot tt Is isually required that the cost per cup ll
actually more than lt a good tea like Blue Ribbon were used.
A pound of Blue Ribbon Tea will make 260 cupa of good rich tea,
so, even at 60c a pound you would get four or Ave cups tor on, esnt
Not a very dear drink, la ttt
And as for flavor, there la simply ao comi-.-Mann between Bias Ribbon and the "cheap" teas.
Just try a pound, and sea.
i *mri*yiT,>vts Trrri■*********..:■»..»».imem*on11,»»«>>,
For New Year's Day
you will need something special for
dinner. The geese we have are exceptionally fine this year and we can give
you Just the bird you want. We also
have turkeys, ducks and spring chickens, in fact, anything that you may
fancy in this line. We are here to
serve you. .
P. Burns & Co. Ltd.
SUN FIRE
The oldest Insurance Olllce ta ft; world
rOUNDID A.D. IflO W-XEPITENAI* IBIO
Home OrncGi London, England •
____,._ Bnaeh. Son BulldlorJ. Toronto. H. H. Blackburn, Muatfer.
ISRYO0E8, BLAKEMORE t CAMERON, NELSON AGENTS
METALS
NEW YORK, Dec. 30,-SiIver, 62%; standard copper, 13.40 to 13.70; firm.
LONDON, Dec, 30.—Silver, 24%; lead, £13
13b 9d.
The annual meeting of the Nelson board
of trade will be held on Jan. 15.
H. Y. Anderson, one of the owners of
the Eureka mine, U In the city.
The nubile and high schools of Nelson reopen on Monday for the winter term.
J. J. Malone returned to the city lust
night from an inspection of the Vancouver
gold ir.iiit at Sheep Creek, with which he
ts now associated.
There will be no meeting of the 1.0.F.
until Friday, Jan. 7, when lt will meet In
the  I.O.O.F.   hall.
A game was curled yesterday afternoon
between picked teams skipped respectively
by Judge Wilson and Chief Guthrie, tho
game being won by Judge Wilson's team
by a score of 11 to ..
All barber shops in Nelson will remain
open tonight till 10 q'clock, and  will be
open tomorrow morning, closing at noon.
AH barber shops In Nelson will remain
open tonight Ull 10 o'clock, and will be
open tomorrow morning, closing at noon.
FOR BADE—A few pure bred Buff Orphlng-
ton  Cockerels,    April    bred,   from  prize
winning   strain.    Also   White   Wyandotte
Cockerels.   Apply B. K. Devlne, Tarrys.
COMMUNICATIONS
"Honor to Whom Honor Is Due."
To the Editor of The Dally News.
Sir,—I notice in reading your -valuable
paper, that you praise Dr. Young, Minister of Education, for the good work he
had done whil'st filling that office. Very
food!
But d° Pot forgftt the humble School
Trustees Of British Columbia, the part
they have taken in educational  matters..
The Free Text Book Law, and the proposed law making the medical examination
of school children compulsary, were both
brought to the notice of the McBride
Government, in the first instance by resolutions made and punned unanimously at
the conventions held annually by the
School Trustees of this province. They
appoint a committee to bring forward such
resolutions before the provincial Legislature, and that body has shewn their
wisdom by fralming laws In conformation
with said resolutions,
!l. Or JOY.
NeleOll.  B,C„  Dec,  30,  1000.
MR. TAlT'fi WORK IN AUSTRALIA.
Good Showing Made by Victorian Railways Under His Management,
The report of tho Victorian .Australian)
railway commissioners, of which Thomas
Talt, formerly ot tlio Canadian Pueiii«
railway staff, is chairman, continues to
reflect the executive ability of the man
from Canada.
A noticeable feature of the roport ls the
reduction which has been accomplished in
the ratio of working expenses to gross
revenue. For six yearn up to 1903 this was
59.83 per cent, while for the following six
years this was reduced to 64.41 per cent.
It Is but natural that this ratio should be
lower than Canadian railways cun show,
In vlow of the fact that they have no
such winter climatic conditions to contend against or snow-fighting apparatus
to main lain.
During the past fiscal year the Victorian
railways earned S20,;U2,84U, while tiie working expenses, Including a Bpccial payment
of (340,519 to railway accident and tire insurance fund, were (11,725,536, giving a net
revenue of (8,007,305. After the payment of
intetfst charges, pensions, gratuities, etc.,
there was a surplus of $143,837 creditable
to consolidated revenue. For the past six
years the amount placed to the credit of
consolidated revenue was (3,779,047, while
for the preceding six yearn, that is from
1897 to 1903, there was a deficit of (7,767,537
paid out of that fund.
The gross revenuo for the past six years
showed nn increase ot (32,4*43,685, compared
with the previous six years, with an increase for the corresponding period of (7,-
394,866 in working expenses. The balance
of net revenue In six years likewise showed an advance of (12,431,810.
A notable feature of the portion of the
report which compares the.two periods of
six years In the operation of tho system
is the Increase ln the number of passengers carried. The commission now operates
3,414.91 miles of track, which is but a comparatively small increase over the past
few yearB and for the past six years there
was an increase In tho number of passengers carried of 99,974,678, the total handled
In that period being 405,170,581. There was
also a large Increase in the number of
tons of gooda carried.
M
nuiinn
SURVEYORS AT WORK.
Busy Making Line for New Overhead
Tramway at Alnsworth.
(Special to The Dally Newa.)
AINSWORTH, Dec. 30.—Surveyors are
now busy making a straight line Irom the
United mine to the Highland concentrator.
The object Is an overhead tramline, *tlie
length of which will be about three miles.
Fred Jex has returned from NelBon
where he spent Christmas with friends.
He has secured a contract for supplying
the timber for the Highland mine.
Dr. Henry spent Wednesday In Nelson
on business.
Misses Tena and Annie Olson left on
Wednesday morning for Nelson. They expect to spend several daya with frlonds
*T*0 our friends and patrons, one
and all, we send
A New Year's Greeting!
We are very thankful for favors
shown us during the past year, and
we feel that Our efforts to furnish the best of Outfitting,
at the lowest prices consistent with good quality, have
been fuliy appreciated. It affords us the greatest satis*>
faction.
We are not content with battles
already won, however, and during
the coming year we shall press forward to still greater achievements.
With malice toward none, and with best wishes for
all, we say once more—
A Happy New Year!
Emory & Walley
The Htdb Furnishing House
day Wednesday.
T?ho Blue Bell boys have announced a
big dance for New Year's eve. Rlondel
Ib becoming famous for its genuine accommodations and spacious hallti for
dancing purposes.
The Highland-United Mines company has
placed a new foreman in charge at their
concentrator In the person of Mr.  Brown.
New Method of Planting.
(Special to The Dally News.)
CRESTON, Dec. 3D.-C. O. Rodgers is
about to Introduce a new system of planting fruit trees next spring. He proposes
to first plough the hind, then follow up
with a sub-soil plough which will give a
depth of 1G inches, then dig a hole two
feet square by two and a half deep, and In
the centre of tills square hole sink a small
shot of blasting powder. The explosion will
loosen up the ground all around so that
the roots of the tree can spread and take
root and hold the moisture. Mr. Rodgers
also believes that some crop should he
planted on tho land the first year and before trees nre planted. Mr. Rodgers
stronglv recommends the Wlneunp, Spitzenberg,   Jonathan    and   Roman  Beauty  as
varieties especially adapted to the Creston
district. Showing the scarcity of good
apples in the eastern states, Mr, Rodgers
hus recently received a letter from u
friend In Philadelphia in which It wns
stated that Spitzenberg apples were selling
at ten cents each and the .Delicious were
Belling at two for 2_ cents
Superintendent Rescued.
M'ALESTER, Okia., Dec. 30.—After having been entombed for 28 hours in the
smoke-tilled cut of the Bolcndarnell company's coul mine near here, Supt. Julin
Brown was today rescued alive hut unconscious. Brown risked his life in a
heroic attempt to rescue a shot flrer who
was entombed following an explosion in
one of the lower levels on Tuesday. Brown
apparently had not leached even close to
the point where the shot flrer had been
overcome when he himself succumbed to
the foul gases and smoke that tilled the
narrow passagees. The shot lli-er's fate is
still unknown. Brown's condition is serious.
ARCADE
Steady, Fllckerless Pictures
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
Among others are:
The lost New Year's Dinner
The Little Girl who Didn't
Believe in Santa Cbus
Making Pottery in Japan
For other subjects see boards.
Open every afternoon and even*
Ing, 2:30 and 7 p. m.
———i—— tf
To All Our Friends
and Patrons    .
A Merry Xmas and Happy New Year
is the wish ot
E. £. ROBINSON
WMtlMllwr »nd Jeweler
417 1-2 Baksr Street     NELSON. I.O.
Opposite fllvtr King Hots)
Mlnard's Llnament Cures Diphtheria.
WILL PLAYJOR RENFREW
FRED TAYLOR GETS FOUR THOUS-
AND DOLLAR SALARY,
GUNBOAT SMITH HAS FIERCE BOUf
.WITH BURNS.
RENFREW, Ont, Dec. M.-Fied Taylor
of Listowei, Ont., the greaiwut Hockey
player lu tne game, struck a uiuw luuay
that Ottawa enthusiasts, and pu Secularly
the officers of the Stanley cut* team, will
not oecover from for quite a while; After
definitely announcing late last week that
he had finally decided to stick Wiui tne
Ottawa team, Taylor sprung a big surprise
this afternoon hy throwing uohiuuie ottawas and Jumping to Renfrew.
It appears that Renfrew otf.eers went to
him on the quiet this week and lifctdo hlni
an offer that fairly took his breath away.
Taylor Is said to have heen Quered tho
magnificent sum ot 14,000 for one season a
work with the Renfrew team, tu- accepted
the terms und this afternoon wrote a note
to L. N. Bate, vice-president ot Hue
Ottawas, stating that he had decided to
play with Renfrew.
OTTAWA,  Dec.   80.—It   is   probable   that   ,
Ottawa will seek by injunction to prevail',
Fred   Taylor   fiom   playing   hookey   Wltl)
Renfrew.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 30.—"Gunboat"
Smith,' sailor pugilist, who is scheduled IO
become Jack Johnson's chief span m;;
partner when the negro goes Into training
Hi!* his tight with Jeffries, fought a -"-
round draw with Juck Burns hist night,
the battle involving the heavyweight
chainplunshlp ol  tlie  Paciiic  const.
The light waa one of the tie. rest ever
seen between heavyweights in a Sim
Francisco ring. Smith led up lo the
twelfth round and Bums was groggy when
he went to his corner. He came oack in
the thirteenth with a rush that carried
Smith to the ropes, and from that tnuu
to the end of the twentieth held hia own
with the former navy champion, at times
driving Smith around the rliiy before a
whirlwind of blows that the sailor had
hard work to guard.
MILWAUKEE, Dec. 30—Battling Nelson,
lightweight champion pugilist, sa d today
that U Wolgast will not tight before
Hester's flhb 111 San Francisco there will
he no light Taking issue with Wolgast,
who expressed the Cear that a 45-round light
could not be held in San Francisco, Nelson
said: "l hnve assurances from Hester that
he has secured permission to hold u long
battle lu San Francisco, and I'll lake Ida
word  for  it."
MONTREAL,    Dec.    30. - lu
Bchoduled game of the Canadlui
association at the Arena rink tiei
All-Montreal defeated the Natlo
by a score of 7 to :'.
he    llrst
Hockey ,
.'   tUNiRIlt
ial   {cam
Big slaughter sale; goods must he sold
at cost; no bluff goes here; must dispose--
of this stock, ns I am going cast. Don't
miss these bargains. Clothing, cunts' furnishings, men's, ladies' and children s
boots shoos and rubbers. Full stock of
trunk's, suit cases, linoleums, Ince curtains!
bed quilts and blankets, below cost        ...
H. OINSBERU, Sliver Kinu M'ke.
2ifi.3, 411-415 Hull street.
S P. Pond, who haB opened a flour arid
feed store on Front street, between i. Y.
Griffin's and Ashdown's. are now ready
for business with a full line of whetit, oats,
barley, bran and shorts, and will carry all
lines pertaining to the flour and feed business. IM-tfl
A High-Class Investment
We have tor sale a,few Eagle Debentures bearing 8 per cent Interest,
■which we are offering nt par.
In view of the fact that these debentures are secured by a mortgage on
that well known property, the Eagles' Hall, we have no hesitation In recommending them to our clients.   We consider them absolutely good.
We also have 700 Shares Nugget Stock which we will sell at 02 cents
per share. ...•».'._< *
£. B. McDERMID
Chartered Accountant
and   Financial Agent
Nelson, B. C.
 MOI IIQHT
WtXt 9&U$VXWeX
FRIDAY ..
DECEMBER 31
Buy $1000 for
Five Cents a Day
A life policy ln the Royal Insurance Go. for $1000 costs from
B to 7 cents a day. Too cheap to
go without Isn't lt? See us for
particulars.
W. F. Mawdsley
H. E. Croisdalle A Co.
Building Sites
For residences, factories, warehouses, eta
Houses
For rent or tor sale.
F. B. UY8
Real. Estate Agent. .316 Baker St.
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"Unequalled "or Qenersl Use"
W. P. TIERNEY, General Sales Agent.
Nelson, B.C.
Oan shipped to all railway points.
Crow's Nest Coal
More heat, less ash than any
coal on the market
Furniture Moving Is a specialty
with us.       '
City Transfer Co.
Phone 179 P.O. Box 94
THE
EMPIRE
Pictures the  Best
TONIGHT—FRIDAY
Adonis Loses his Clothes.
The Little Soldier.
The Dairy Maid's Vow.
The Lost New Year's Dinner.
The Sandman.
Little Miss Motfltt.
7;00 open every evening 7:00
ADMISSION   10   CENTS
Nelson Opera House
TO-NIGHT
Miss Verna Felton
and
The Allen Players
Whose Baby
Are You?"
PRICES: 25c, 50c. 75c.
Sale at Poole Drug Co      •»
tt
New Year's
! 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 ot 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 f
715 Baker 8t.
PHONE 46
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MtL50N NEWS OF THE DAY
Whose buby are you?
The provincial government offices will be
closed  today  and  tomorrow.
A special service -for the New Year will
be held in St. Paul's Presbyterian church
hall op Saturday at 11 a.m.
The annual New Year's eve ball of the
officers of the 102nd Regiment, R.M.R.,
wUI be hed thts evening In the armory.
Some up-to-date youngsters at  the east
>' end of the town use a light on the front
end of their set of bobs when they coast
ut night.
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper
will be dispensed In St. Paul'B Presbyter-
Ian church at the forenoon service on
Sunday, Jan, 2.
The city books arc now being closed,
and the financial statement will probably
be submitted at the final meeting of the
retiring council, on Jan. 10.
Tom Peck the well known C.P.R. con-
ductor, who deveoped a case of pneumonia
an -Monday while on his train, and who
-was taken to the Qreenwood hospital, is
reported to be worse.
I H. R. Cramer of Calgary lias moved to
Nelson this week, and will make this city
his  permanent headquarters.    He  will be
r the   representative    for-   thla    district   of
I Oeorgeson   &  Co.,   the  wholesale  grocery
I house.
-'■ The boys are cautioned that this is the
last day on which  they can make their
- entries for the dog races which take place
tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock on Vernon itreet. Entries must be made with
the Nelson Transfer company. The races
are three In number, aa follows:   Class A
TtifcianaiiiKaiiiXiaii"""^
Stores for Rent
We have for re-fh (two stores
in the West block on the corner of Hail and Baker* streets.
Each store Is 32x19 teet, and
has a stone basement. These
stores are ln a brick block and
the insurance rate Is very low.
For full particulars apply to
Ih. &m. bird
Nebon, B.C.
« » **
The J. H. Ashdown Hardware Co., Ltd
Thank' their many customers for patronage during 1909, and extend to
each and all their sincere wish that happiness and prosperity may be
theirs during 1910. .
The J. H. Ashdown Hardware
Co., Ltd.
Nelson Branch     .*.     Nelson, B. C.
WHOLESALE RETAIL
mB969e*Bsacaeaes6seMMae*MC9i
Come On, Boys!
DOG   RACES,  JAN.  1,   1910
Vernon  8treet, 2 p.m.
Class A, Hounds—First prize, $2.00;
second prize, $1.
Class B., dogs over 50 lbs.—First
prize $2; second $1.00
Class 0., dogB under 60 lbs.—First
prize $2; second $1.00
All --entries to be made before Jan. l.
NEL80N TRAN3FER CO
—bounds, jBt prize, $2; 2nd prize, Jl. Class
B—doits over .» pounds, 1st prize, $2; 2nd
prim, ?1, Class u—dogs under 50 pounds,
1st prize, J2; second prize, tl.
C. E. Hace, former proprietor of the
Rossland Miner, was blown to fragments
by a premature explosion u few days ago
ut the .oa.i.
The store of tbe Wood-Vallance Hardware company will be closed this afternoon and evening, out of respect to the
memory of George Vallance of Hamilton,
wlio died there on Wednesday.
John Kelly arrived from Cranbrook on
Wednesday night, to serve ln the provincial jail a sentence of six months for
theft, imposed by his honor Judge Wilson.
The prisoner was brought to Nelson by
Constable Morris of Cranbrook.
There will be a watch night service at
St. Saviour's church tonight. At 11.-30 the
service of the litany will be said followed
by a short address, And Immediately after
midnight there will be a celebration of
Holy Communion.
A. Carney of Kaslo, timber Inspector,
passed through Nelson on a return trip
from Cranbrook. He will make a trip over
the Crow about the middle of January,
He describes the season as a record one
for logging. Mr. Carney Ib Interested In
the formation of a hockey league among
the towns of West Kootenay.
The eleventh annual convention of the
Associated Boards of Trade of Eastern
British Columbia will be held In Nelson
on Jan. 20, the first session opening at 10
o'clock in the morning, jt will probably
last two days. Delegates will be present
from the boards of trade of Trail, Rossland, Grand Forks, Greenwood, Cranbrook,
Moyie, Creston, Fernle, Kaslo and Nelson.
The joint funeral of the late George
Northern and the late Herbert Cole, who
were drowned off* Proctor on Sunday, took
place ln Nelson yesteiday afternoon, about
a dozen fellow employees of the two men
coming ln from Proctor to attend the
obsequies. The services were conducted in
St. Saviour's church' by Rev. F. H.
Graham. The pall-bearers were James
Kayton, P..Scott, W. HolHs, H. Richard-
"Little Clinchers"
defy the ice    *
No matter how slippery the roid or
how steep the hill they'll carry you over
it safely.
You should have "Uttk CUnch-
an" on your winter shoes, and especially
should you see that the old folks have
them on theirs. Half:: minute for adjustment-no nails, screws, rivets or straps.
They're invisible, comfortable and durable. Keep them on indoors—simply snap
the heel-plate under the instep and the
spikes will be entirely out of the way.
and floor;, and carpets safe.
"Little Clinchers" are better than
accident insurance. They jrevtnt Ihe
accident and save you from pain and loss
of time and money.
Steel, with specially hardened points.
Price 30c.
m ROYAL
Shoe Store
SOLE AGENTS FOR NELSON
Mill   orders promptly   ud
carefully looked after.
The Cabinet
Cigar Store
Wholesale
and   Retail
O. MATTHEWS
Prop.
son, T. Chattorton and John Smith.
Wreaths bore the names of Frank Head,
James Galbraith and J. Chapman, all of
Proctor. The late Mr. Northern wai 32
years of age, and had served ln the Boer
war with the Kettering Volunteers of
Northamptonshire. The late Mr. Cole was
but 21 years old, and hailed from Camp-
bellton, N.B. Both had been ln this
country about four yearg.	
Edinburgh in Flames.
PITTSBURG, Pa„ Dee. JO.-Edlnburgh,
Pa.t Is being destroyed by fire. Heavy
damage will result.
ANNOUNCEMENT
In wishing our many patrons
A Prosperous and
Happy New Year
Ws wish also <to express our gratitude for the very liberal share of patronage we have received and encourages us to make greater efforts for the
future. The Increase of business has
made It necessary to add to our staff
of experts, the latest addition In the
person of MR. F. M. DENNENV of
Montreal, who will be In charge of the
Optical Department.. What doee thla
meant. Simply this: Henceforth the
head of the firm can give to each department hie personal services and to
the * patrons two persons thoroughly
posted In their respective duties.
Bear ia Mind
That you have the
Advice cf Two Experts Jn
Every Department
the head of the firm and the man In
charge.
J. Oe PATENAUDE
Manufacturing lewder, Watchmaker,
and OpticUa
Every Lady
likes ber table decorated with nice
China and everybody likes to see a
lady bave ber table nicely decorated.
■mat Is what we are here for. We
have tbe finest line of China ever
shown ln our city. We are sure you
will be suited.
We have all kinds ot China.
We have all shapes of China.
We bave all decorations of China.
We have all grades of China.
We bave a few sets of tbe celebrated
Orendley Dlnnerware of the latest decoration, wblcb are going fast Don't
(all to sea them.
Old Cariosity Shop
613, 815, 517 Josephine Str-et
PROSPECTSFORTHEROAP
GOVERNMENT  SECURING  REPORT
ON SUBJECT.
PROGRESS     WITH     ADVERTISING
LITERATURE.
The Nelson board ot trade haa received
a reply from the provincial government
regarding the Improvement of the road
along the north aide of the Weat Arm.
The matter haa been placed In (he hands
of the chief engineer, who haa referred It
to the government agency hen for further
particulars. The board Ib now ascertaining details for use In this connection, and
there la every prospect of tha work being
undertaken, The distance covered le about
20 mllei, and the preaent mileage of road
along the route amounts to over half that
distance. The Unking up of these mileages
by a modern road is what Is desired,
W. T. Robson of Montreal, head of the
CP.R.'s advertising department, haa
written to the board stating that he is
making good progress with the Kootenay
pamphlet. He states that he still desires
unique views showing particular charac-
. terlstlcs of this district, whloh he will pay
[ tot.   Those having views of unique In-
You Will
Find
everything in tbe way ot candy,
nuts, raisins, fruits, etc. at our
store.
New Laid Eggs
PHON2 223.
Stewart A Co.
If It's from Stewart's It's good.
Chicken Feed
We have No. 1 Wheat, Feed Barley,.
Oats, Groats, Bran, Shorts, Feed Flour,.
Crushed Bone, Crushed Shell, Beef
Soraps, Myers' Spice and Pratt's Remedies. J
Baled oat straw for Utter.
The Brackman-Ker
ling Co., Ltd.
A Chance
for
New Year
Shoppers
The balance of our Christmas 'stock,,
consisting of Ganong's celebrated
Chocolates in fancy boxes, Christmas
Crackers, and Harry Webb's Plum
Pudding
PRICES CUT CLEAN IN TWO
BELL TRADING CO.
Provide for Your Old Age
Buy a lot In New Westminster elty where all the great movement
In real estate will be In 1910.
The eyes of the Investing publlo are now turned to New Westminster where the prices of all property are away below tbe surrounding
localities. The Canadian Northern railway is now surveyed to New
Westminster and work will commenoe shortly.
We bave a subdivision facing on Queen's Park and the exhibition
grounds which we were successful .in buying away below the market,
and we Intend to give you the advantage. We are selling these lots a!
1250 for Inside and 1360 for corners. The terms are exceptionally
easy, (10 cash and (10 per montli.   No Interest, no taxes.
Get a couple and lay tbe fotmdatioi tor a fortune.
McQuarrie (k Robertson
41) Ward (treat,
Netaon, M.
ChinaHall
Is now well stocked with glassware, China Lamp Ooods, Toiletware and Crockery of every description. We are ottering special BARGAINS ln Dlnnerware.
See our open stock patterns,
where you oan get any number
ot pieces you require. __
Second Hand Ooods i
ot every description. We might
have the very thing you want.
Oood warehouse lor storage.
MUNRO k NELSON
LI
Dakar St.
P.O. Mt 888
tareet should send their negatives to SI.
K. Beeston, secretary of the board of
trad*.   '	
g Helreii Mlsslnq.
FHILADEl^PHIA* Deo. 10-Mlss Roberto
B. Dejanon, the 16-year old daughter of
Ferdinand Dejanon of New Tork, and tho
grand daughter and sole heiress of Robert
Built, a millionaire seed merchant of this
city, has been missing . since yesterday
from the hotel whero she was stopping
with hep grandfather her*,
.   San Francisco Converted.
SAN FRANCIBCO.  Dec.  BO.-Aftsr declaring -agftlnst municipal owned and'
erated railways three times in Ave y«   __
voters of tM cltfcmt a special bond elm*
■       ^— Ht will ftoWliWy ta fav3*
The Husband
fully realises the Intrinsic value of a
Bisseli Carpet Sweeper as a strength
saver to bis wife. No home is complete without a. Blssel. It more than
pays the cost In one year by saving
the carpets.
It keeps the home free from dust and
dirt and so not only lightens the house
wife's work, but adds to the comfort
of the borne and makes the entire
household happier. Don't delay. Buy
a Bisseli today.
OUR PROCES
Cyco Bearing, Parlor Queen     14.00
Cyco Bearing, American Queen    4.35
Cyco Bearing Boudoir 3.75
Cyco Ball Bearing, Grand Rapids     8,15
Cyco Ball Bearing, Grand Rapids, Nio 8.25
Cyco Bearing, Graad Rapids, Jap  8.00
bq«63i Nelson Hardware Co. ___«___»
I ■AHILT0H  =
WINNIPEG
Shavers Supplies
Gillette Raxora,     Ever Ready Razors,
Williams1 Shaving Sticks
Rubberset Brushes
Swaty Hones
Strops
Finest Assortment ln the City
Wood-Vallance Hardware Co., Limited
NELSON, B. C.
Wholesale
Retail
T0I0HU
MNCOUttl
New Goods!   New Goods!
At the Store of Quality
NEW ORANGE8    COCOANUTS CURRANTS CANDIES
8PICE8 NUTS PEELS       RAISINS    MINCEMEAT
GRAPEFRUIT BANANAS XMAS CRACKERS
p.o. bo» 54  A. S. Horswill   ________jo
The Store of Satisfaction
Waterman^
Ideal      _
Fountain
Pens
Among, our many, beautiful
and useful Christinas gifts you
will find a full line ot Water-
man's Ideal Fountain Pens,
tanging In prloe trom
91.28 up to 410.0Q
Canada Drug & Book Co., Ltd. ___
Nelson's Up-to-Date Stationery House
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