31 jkmtmottmMm% t seWlMOT. TryOt«.|>efwrd JO ■i&e laila 3fa 8ragw—S-jkcrlte for Tto Newt. Per intt 50c VOL.! NELSON B. C THURSDAY HORNING, MARCH 31. <9>n Na295 HIGH SCHOOLS At One Section of Yester- *. day's Convention Interesting Mode) Lessons in Various Subjects Addresses at Evening Public Meeting -The deliberations of the' high school teachers were carried-on yesterday in tbe principals room. Eighteen or t twenty teachers represented the greater number of the upper country high schools. In pleasing style Mr. C. McLean Fraser presided over this section, directing discussion into Interesting channels. First Form Latin "First Form Latin" was -the heading of a paper read by Mlsa Jj*.. MoNaugh- ton. The paper contained so much of practical value to the teachers of Latla that a shower of appreciation waa later heaped upon -the author's head. .The best results in Latin, as ln other bu*j- jeota, were stated to be achieved b/ - the teachers having a very definite goal in view for each lesson and fior the year's work, and having the pupils arrive at that goal along the Une* of the least resistance. Constant repetition waa much recommended, Bince the .beginnings of any subject are difficult to master. The early Introduction of the literature legends and history of ancient Rome was urged, together with the visualizing of words and sentences, and working up their local Interests Into the Latin language 'with tbe ultimate object ot their thinking in Caesar',' language. Latin Problems . ,. The chairman paid first tribute to the helpfulness of tbe address. Mr. W. H.' Hudson, M.A., principal of the Kaslo high school, pursued the Latin problems, laying a bit of stress upon the memorizing ot the most beautiful lines trom Latin literature instead ot getting by heart the grammatical rales. Other tlpthe gave htocolfeague* were to have dictation -lessons and class' conversations in Latin and to have'a care tha.*. the pupils* accent and Quantity were sunn as would not -bring; blushes to the cheeks of such old Roman* as have been "dead and turned to clay" for centuries. Hard Work Remains Mr. Wilson and Mr. Miller presented , bouquets, and then- a new voice was heard. Rev. J. T. Ferguson pleaded tor an Innings and his -masterly grasp 'of the whole Roman situation vindicated hie right to be at 'tat just at this juncture. For devices to do away with hard work in the study of Latin, he declared that they all fall, and the hard work remains. That, however, was not given as an argument for doing away with Caesar, Virgil, Livy and .the rest of their set. His reverence even went so far as to say that there Is no sound culture without Latin. Furthermore he (Would .have lt introduced into public school life among 'the vulgar fractions and apothecaries' weight and common multiples and all such low things, on the plea that the younger the child tbe better he likes to juggle with queer words. Mr. Ferguson added that It iwas well to keep one's vocabulary on the .bottom shelf and use It all the .while, since words stored up In the aub-con- scloua region come straggling along just 24 hours after one has needed them, physiography Seventeen teachers felt that they had been born under lucky stars, for wasn't It given to them exclusively to hear Mr. C. MoLean Fraser talk on "Physiography" for a few minutes. The subject waa fascinating in itself- an*d the arguments were marshalled Into attract*™ order and clothed ln the choicest of language. Putting It baldly, the paper, was a logical presentation of reasons why natural science should ibe taught in the lowest grade of the high scnooi. The speaker would make a place for It by Bivlng the subject of drawing shorter ahratt. How can the blind lead the blind, was asked, and similarly, how can public school teachers handle natural science if at high school they do Hot Btudy it As to whv lt should be dwelt noon here, whether tn any other province or not, the paper averred that physlogiapbioai condition* can . be studied in Brltiah Columbia to' hotter advantage than elsewhere. The mountain* themselves, their tumultuous streams the lake expansions, the forest tree*, snowslides and avalanche*,' magnificent -cloud ettfects, summer aunaets •aong mountains, ail were at hand to acta comprehension of the •tudy ot na- ,tural phenomena. And ■wheuajrt the object ot the course wa* "sweetne*, and light," or purely utilitarian ends, It was advanced that a knowledge ot air current*, atmospheric condition*,- refraction and absorption of light the eVeots ot eeforestratloU— ket. Mr. Kellogg is als0 a pigeon fancier, and early in the winter 200 prize pigeons made the journey from Honolulu to Nelson. They Include 100 Homers and 100 Carneaux. The Homers wi;l be utilized for the table, but the Carneaux. which cost $8 a pair for breed- flng purposes, and which, develop a much larger squab than the Homers, will be increased to a flock or large dimensions. The raising ofi squabs will be one of the standard industries on the Grandview ranch. The ranch up Cottonwood creek will also have a poultry run, but all the hatching will he done at the ranch on the lake. The poultry at the Cottonwood ranch will be kept for eggs. GET WAGE INCREASE PHILADELPHIA, March 30—It was announced this afternoon that the 6 per cent wage Increase given, bo the Pennsylvania railroad company's employees applies to employees on the Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburg, who receive less than $100 a month. BENCHERS ELECTED Upper Country Will Be Again Represented by R. 8. Lennle. (Special to The Daily News.) VICTORIA, B. C, March 30.—The result of the anual election of benchers of the British Columbia Law society was announced today, R. S. Lennle being again the representative of the upper country, a position he has held for some years. GYP8IE8 DROWNED. ST. PETERSBURG, March 30.—A caravan of fifty gypsies broke through the Ice on Cheremientzkl lake today. Of tihe men, women and children, all but a (few were drowned. WANTJARGE Fruit Growers Regard it ^vrime Necessity Also Desire to Have Pre- cooling Warehouse Provincial Government and Marketing It was a thoroughly representative meeting of the fruit growers of the district that assembled yesterday in the board of trade rooms, Nelson, to discuss shipping facilities, the election of a delegate to the provincial convention at Kamloops, the Instructions to be given him, the question of a central marketing organization and otner 'mailers affecting the fruit growing industry. Marketing Facilities. J. J. Campbell, Willow Point, in opening the meeting said that a little difference in freight rates was much less important than a difference in marketing facilities. The loss of the 'barge service they had enjoyed would go far to put them out of business unless the C. P. R. should do what it had virtually promised and establish pre- cooling stations. It would mean a loss of 45 cents per crate, he had calculated. He had hoped to have a definite letter from Mr. Peters for this meeting but it had not been received. Mr. Peters pleading press of business, but saying he would write soon. With a pre-cooling warehouse, fruit could be safely stored while waiting to make up a car load. In fact the fruit would improve; it would be hardened and would be in better shape to stand shipment. If put Into a ierrigerator car before being cooled it would get out of condition. With pre-cooling warehouses they would be sure of having the advantage of refrigerator treatment from the beginning to the end- He was sure the C. P. R. realized that ib was In. their own interest to make it possible for fruit growers to get their product properly marketed. With this spirit on their part it would only be necessary to convince them that what the fruit growers asked is practical and advantageous. The meeting was then organized with Mr. Campbell as chairman and M. S. Middleton as secretary. Pre-cooling Warehouse. A. Ke-llogg said he had much experience in fruit growing in California. Next to having good fruit, the most important thing was pre-cooling warehouses in order that the fruit might be cooled before being placed on the refrigerator cars. Next to that came proper distribution to their markets so that the fruit would be sent where it was wanted. It was also most important to be able to divide car lots in transit without having to pay local rates. It was similarly important to have daily wires from the prairie towns as to the condition of the market in each of them so as not to send their stuff where there was a glut on the market. By pre-coollng before shipping on refrigerator cars they had been able in -California to keep fruit in good condition for 31 days. The Barge tndtspensible. James Johnson said that with the barge a warehouse was not at present necessary and without, a barge a warehouse would he of no use. The barge last year collected the fruit, around the lake in the morning. During the preceding night it was cooled. The climate here was ideal in that respect; the invariably cool nights made It an easy matter to pre-cool the fruit without a warehouse. On the other hand if there was' no barge th© damage would be done to the fruit before it reached the warehouse. Before they got the barge they hRd difficulty in marketing and were subjected to deductions because of the condition in which the fruit was delivered. Since then he had had no such deductions. The barge system had been an absolute success; It had shown that there was a good profit to the fruit grower. The ranchers were eager to have it continue not for this year only, but tor some years to come. If it were ended it would put them out of business. Mr. Campbell: Would it not be a good thing to have a pre-cooling station to gather ear lots? Mr. Johnston: Certainly. Mr. Campbell went on to say that the C. P. R. had allowed them to break bulk at Reglna, but not at other points. At these other points, however, the dealers were seldom able to take a -car lot at a time. t There were a number of other questions awaiting answers., If cars were held waiting they must have refrigeration. Should the C. P, R. bear the cost? Mr. Kellogg said the California railways built cooling stations and made no -special charge. One rate included everything. The Danger Point. Mr. Johnson said they wanted both the barge and the cooling station, but if forced to choose he would take tbe barge in preference to the station. There was more danger to the fruit In (Continued on page four.j PAGE TWO (She -fltaHtt ll*****.* THURSDAY MARCH 31. tit tit tit tit tit m tit tit - -*.WaW til tit tit tit tit tit tit tit tit tit tit tit tit tit tit tit til tit Hi tit tit tit tit tit tit ti tit tit tit til tit til til tit tit tit M " The GHy of Destiny » fl fl __________k________________w______w___w___-_-_ A On the beautiful Willapa Bay. It is located about 1*4 miles north of the Columbia River and 45 miles south of Grays Harbor, on a large j\\ beautiful peninsula, projecting into the bay. T-he'tbyi*nsite has been platted on a broad plateau about 150 feet above sea level affording a pic- H\ turesque view of Willapa Bay, the ocean and the surrounding country. } * j* The depth of the water in the Willapa harbor and the channel from the ocean entrance to Napoleon is deep enough to float large ocean j!\ going vessels. The billions of feet of fir, sprude and hemlock timber at Napoleon and in the Willapa Bay country will Keep the mills busy for jlv an indefinite period. The leading industries in the Willapa country demand a large commercial center, and Napoleon, being the logical location "• FoVa great city, will derive revenue from every industry m this territory. The oyster industry -alone, when developed, wilt be large enough to _\ support many thousands of people. 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Just stop and consider the value of a jL couple of business lots in Spokane and you will have a fair idea of the value of the same amount of property in Napoleon 10 years from now. 2i Business property in a growing city is recognized the world over as the best real estate investment you could possibly make, because business fl property is always in demand, and if at any time you desire to sell you can always dispose of it quickly at good prices. fl Napoleon, when developed, will be a powerful center in commercial and industrial activities. The Time to B<*y Property Napoleon is NOW « Business ■ Will Bu-d In Napoleon *^HH Some of Spokane's most prominent business men have purchased a large number of lots with the intention of erecting substantial business ^^gg/^^^_jgg/^__^_^__^______^___^____________________________^ fl a a blocks in the near future. ; . \ '-.,.. A You can buy a business lot in Napoleon, the coming metropolitan city, to-day for $150 for an inside business lot and $250 for a corner fl business lot. You need not pay all cash And the Balance in 25 Per Gent. Down J5 Monthly Instalments fl fl fl fl fl Call at our office, look over our chart, and ask all the questions you wish regarding Napoleon, "The City of Destiny." and the great opportunities it embraces. ggg the Hcinst Afcnt oi , THE IMPERIAL Oil. COHPAHT, ^^*^^e______________^________*____\ GEM THEATRE PROGRAM TONIGHT, THURSDAY Overture—Caliph of Bagdad Gem OrcheBtra. C. A. MELANCON. Director DAW30N tt BOOTH Comedy Sketch Artists, Roller Skaters. LEO ST. ELMO The Musical German 8IGNA ROBERTS The Girl From Norway 2 Reels of Pictures 2 Doors open at 7:15; Performance at 7:30 and 9:00. Admission: Adults Z5c. children 15c. Canadian JCtavaland ettopa Drill Fool proof, cheapest to oper ate, loir maintenance, do column, no set up. SIMPSON A CONSTAN8 Agents for British Columbia NELSON, B.C. '~* many important properties en route to Franklin camp. It ls also authoritatively stated that construction work on the Midway- Penticton section of the Kettle Valley line will be commenced ln June, for which a contract for fifteen miles up tbe west fork, commencing at Midway, ls about to be let. A contract for another section, commencing at Penticton, will also be let. In May the same company will start work on iti line from Merritt. The road will go from there up the Gold- water for 30 miles, and wilt then divert southeast, and link n\\ with other sections.—Phoenix Pioneer. SPORTING NEWS Kling May Be Reinstated But Must Pay Heavy Fine—-"-Prize Fights. CINCINNATI, March 30.-r-Johnny Kling, the prominent. catcher of the Chicago Nationals, will be re-Instated In organized baseball upon his payment of a fine of $5,000, according to a decision of the national commission made public today. Kting will also be required to carry out the terms of his original contract which still has one more season to run. This called for a salary of $5,000 a year. "Although the terms imposed by the national corn-mission are pretty severe -I sha'I abide by them and it will afford me the greatest delight to play with Chicago again," said Kling today, when apprised of the decision of the national commission In his case, Kling refused to -discuss the details of the commission's decision or the facts -upon which It was based. . Lacrosse Men Reinstated TORONTO, March 30—The twenty tnird-annual -convention of the Canadian Lacrosse association was held yester- da- in the Labor Temple. It was an enthusiastic meeting and was a huge succesB so far *a the regular ibiusiness of the association was concerned.- The amendments 'to the rules were argued pro' and con and were finally adopted or discarded as the larger number of delegates saw fit On nearly all the amendments there "were warm discussions -and It was the general opinion of the delegates that no better meeting has been held in several yiears. Several Important measures were put through, including .the adoption of a senior series. Lt was not a resurrection of the old one, because this one will be run on strlotly amateur lines.. Then tho association's committee made its usual mistake. Lt reinstated almost everybody who had ever played senior C.L.A., whether for -money or not. They drew tihe line on the N.L.U. players who had been discarded by the Torontos and Tecumsehs. A general whitewash took place with the Brantford and St Catherines players and both, places will have teams this year in the senior series. One good thing the convention did was to uphold -the -residence rule through all its amendments. An application was alstf -made -to have -Percy -JPoster.ot prampton reinstated, but it was turned down. Foster last year took false declaration of age, Tiie application of Cory Hess of Woodstock for reinstatement -was also turned down, although he never played anything else than senior C-L.A. Managers Murphy and Querrie of Toronto and Tecumseh N.L.U. teams were present as representatives of amateur teams and took an active part in the proceedings. Jeffries Unhurt. MOJAVB, Cal., March 29.—Rumors, that James J. Jeffries had 'been injured in an accident while hunting, were dispelled today, when John Hayes, an automobile stage driver, came in from the desert, and reported that the pugilist was enjoying himself at Little Lake. "Nothing the matter with him," said Hayes. "Jeffries was at Indian Wells last night and -he said he was feeling fine. He tramped all the way to Little Lakes, this morning. Saved by Bell. SAN FRANCISCO, March 30—After fighting nineteen vicious and bloody rounds and apparently gaining a slight lead over his opponent, Jack Burns of Salinas, Cal., lost the contest in the twentieth and final round to Jim Bary of Chicago, last night. Burns took the count four times in this round and was saved from a knockout by the bell. Knocks Out Mackey. AKRON, Ohio, March 30.—Kid White, of Chfcago, knocked out Biz Mackey of Findlay, Ohio., in the first round of what was scheduled as a ten-round bout here last night. Considerable Interest was aroused in the event, owing to the efforts of clergymen and others, to persuade the governor to Interfere. Oral Betting Not Prohibited. SAN MUNCIBCO, March 30.-That oral betting 1h not prohibited In this state by the anti-betting laws passed by the last .legislature, waa the decision of-the supreme court today tn granting the habeas corpus writ for T. W. Roberts, a stakeholders, accused of violating the Otis Davis law. Weston Walks On. FORT MADISON, Iowa, "-"-larch »."->K»- ward Payson Weston arrived here at 12.4'.! yeBterday. He rested an hour and then resumed his eastward Journey, and thla afternoon was In Illinois. AWARD TIERNEY CONTRACT KETTLE VALLEY RAILWAY^ It Is announced that a contract for M construction of a ten miles' extension bf the Kettle Valley lines" railway up the north fork of the Kettle river has been awarded to W. P. Tlerney ft Co., railway contractors. W. P. Tlerney, head of the contracting firm, waa In Phoenix on Saturday In connection ■with the contrict. and It la expected that actual work on the new extension will commence ln the course of a month. ' No more Important announcement ot railway construction tn the Boundary district has been made public for some time and the news -Mil be particularly pleaBlng news to men Interested In Franklin camp mining. The line is now built to Lynch creek, about twenty.miles from Grand Forka, and the ten miles' extension will not only tap Important properties en route, but will about cut ln two the distance between Franklin camp properties and railway connection.' A railway up the north fork taps DE8CENDENT OF HERO CHAROED WITH THEFT. NEW YORK Marcli 30—Paul Montcalm, said to be tbe last Hiving descendant of General Montcalm, hero of Quebec, waa held ln 11,000 (ball ln police court today on a charge of grand larceny. He ls accused of stealing a silk shawl and a pair of opera glasses, lately he had been working ln Brooklyn as a stenographer. He Is 26 years old. Are you frequently hoarse? Do you have that annoying tickling ta your .throat? Does your cough annoy you at night, and do you raise mucus In the morning* Do Sou want relief? It so, tali. Chamberlain'. Cough Remedy and you will be plessed. SoldT by all druggglats and dealirs. OFJPY Cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Baltimore, Md. —-"For four years my life was a misery to me. I suffered i from irregularities, terrible drag- glng seusations, extreme nervousness, and that all gone feeling in my stomach. I had given up hope of ever being well when I began to take Lydia E.Fink- liam'f* Vegetable Compound. Then I felt as though new life had been given me, and I am recommending it to all my friends:"—lira. Vf. S. Ford, 1038 Lansdowne St., Baltimore, Md. The most .successful remedy in this country foi) the cure of all forms of female complaints is Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable .Compound. It has stood the test of years and to-day is more widely and successfully used than any other female remedy. It has cured thousands, of women who have been troubled with displacements, inflammation, ulceration, fibroid tumors, irregularities, periodic pains, backache, that bearing-down feeling, flatulency, indigestion, and nervous prostration, after all other means had railed. If you are suffering from any of these ailments, don't give up hope until you have given Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compounda trial. If you would like special advice write to Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass., for it. She hau puided thousands to health, free of chursre. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Arrow Park School Sealed tenders, supersaribed "Tender for School Building, Arrow Parks," will be received by tne Honorable the Minister of Public Works up to and Including the 31st day of March, 1910, for the erection and completion of a large one-room frame school building In the Ymir Electoral District. Plans, specifications, contract, and forma of tender may be seen on and after the 7th day of March, 1910, at the office of the Government Agent at Nelson; the office of the Government Agent at Revelstoke; the office of the secretary of the Softool Board, J. N. Pennock* .Arrow .Park, and. at the Department OT^ubllc works, Victoria. Each proposal must be accompanied by an accepted bank cheque or certificate of deposit on a chartered bank of Canada, made payable to the Honorable tbe Minister of Public Works, for a sum* equivalent to 10 per cent of the amount of the tender, -which shall be forfeited If the party tendering decline to enter into contract when called upon to do so, or If he fall to complete the work contracted for. The cheques or certldcates of deposit of unsuccessful tenderers will fae returned to them upon the execution of the contract. Tenders will not be considered unless made out on the forms supplied, signed With the actual signature of the tenderer, and enclosed In the envelopes furnished. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. F. C. GAMBLE. Public Works Engineer. Department of Puhllc Works ' Victoria, B.C., March 2, 1910. HOTEL DIRECTOR* AMENDED NOTICE "Public Inquiries Act" Notice Is hereby given that, pursuant to the above-named act, Robert S. Lennle, of the city of Nelson, barrister-at-law; Day Hon MaeDowall, of the city of Victoria; and A. B. Erskine, of the city of Vancouver, "have, by .order of His Honor the Lieutenant-Governor ln Council, been appointed a commission to inquire generally Into the business of Flre Insuiance as carried on In the Province of British Columbia, Including the placing of insurance by persons in British Columbia with companies or associations In the United States and other jurisdictions, and to report ln writing upon the results of the said investigation, and especially as to the advisability and best methods of government supervision of the operations and financial standing of all companies or associations carrying on the business of flre Insurance in this province. And as to compelling them to obtain licenses from the province authorizing the transaction of said business; And to furnish adequate security to British Columbia policy-holders that all valid claims they may have against said companies or associations will be promptly paid: And notice is hereby given that all sittings of the said commission, for the purpose of making Inquiry Into matters aforesaid, -will be held at the city of Nelson on a date to be Axed later. Special sittings may be fixed by the com* missloners upon sufficient requests from other sections of the province. And notice is hereby given that all interested parties may obtain from any of the commissioners subpoenas for fhe attendance of wltnessei at any sittings ol the commission. Provincial Secretary's Office, Victoria, 7th March. 1910. 279-tf. .Notice to Shippers of Lead Ore Z am> instructed by the Deputy Minister of Trade and Commerce that ln view or the expiry of the fiscal year, on the 31st March next, that all claims for bounties due to that date, must be sent tn immediately thereafter, and that the final or 40 per cent claims must be all forwai-de> »•<-• REMOVAL NOTICE The West Transfer Co. beg t«> notify the puhllc that tliey have moved their office to their new stables, East Baker street, beyond the Kootenay Steam Laundry. Phone 33 MM POUR <6he gfttlSJ !»**•. THURSDAY MARCH tl. **«.IIIMMIMIMI'»MIMIMMIMMMMIM»M«IMtMIM» The Hudson's Bay Stores House-Cleaning • Made Easy .1 If you use Hudson's Bay goods. We .' have everything required for This Annual Recreation Brushes, Brooms, Tubs, Pails, Mops, Washboards, Dusters, Ammonia, and all kinds of Spapsand Washing Powder EXAMINE OUIt WINDOWS Imperial Bank of Canada HEAD OFFICf, TORONTO Capital Authorized $10,000,000 Capital Paid Up »5,000.000 Reserve Fund $5,000,000 D. R. WILKIE, President HON. ROBT. JAFFRAY, Vice-President. BRANCHES IN BRITISH COLUMBIA: Arrowhead, Cranbrook, Fernie, Golden, Kamloops, Michel, New Michel, Moyle, Nelaon, Revelstoke, Vancouver and Victoria, SAVINGS DEPARTMENT Interact allowed on deposits at currant rata from data of deposit. NEL80N BRANCH 4. M. LAV, Manager. Canadian Bank of Commerce PAID-UP CAPITAL...910,000,000 RESERVE _.. 16,000,000 DRAFTS ON FORtlQN COUNTRIES. Arrangements have recently been completed under which the branches of this bank are able to issue Drafts on the principal points ln the following countries: Finland Ireland Formosa Italy France Japan Fr'ch Cochln-China Java Austria-Hungary Belgium Brazil Bulgaria Ceylon China Crete Denmark Egypt Faroe Island! No Delay In Issuing NELSON BRANCH. Germany Great Britain Greece Holland Iceland India Manchuria Mexico Norway Persia Russia Servia Slam South Africa straits Settlement Switzerland Turkey Philllplne Islands West Indies Roumania and elsewhere Full Particulars on Application. J. L. BUCHAN, Manager. BANK OP MONTREAL Established 1817 CaplUI All Paid Up ..(14,400,000 Rest 112,000,000 HEAD OFFICE: MONTREAL RL ,'*n. Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal, G.C.M.Q., Hon. President Hon. Sir George Drummond, K.C.M.G., President Sir udward 8. Clouston, Bart, Vice-President and Gen, Manager. BRANCHES IN BRITISH COLUMBIA Armstrong, Enderby, Greenwood, Kelowna, Nelaon, New Denver, Nicola, New Weatmlnater, Rossland, Summerland, Vancouver, Vernon, Victoria, Chilliwack, Hosmer.... NELBON BRANCH L. B. DEVEBER, Manager. The Royal Bank of Canada INCORPORATED 1869 Capital Paid-up * 6,000,000 Reserve and Undivided Fronts 6,928,000 Total Assets ....67,000,000 ' HEAD OFFICE: MONTREAL H. S. HOLT, President E. L. PEASE, Vice-President and Gen, Manager One hundred and fifteen Branches ln Canada and Newfoundland. Eleven Agencies In Cuba; Nu.au, Bahamas; San Juan, lot-to Rico; New York City, 68 William Street Business accounts carried upon favorable terms. Savings department at al] branches. Correspondence solicited. NELSON BRANCH A. B. NETHERBV. Manager. NORTH VANCOUVER Situated across Burrard Inlet from tne city of Vancouver this town ■lnce the bridge across the Second Narrowa Is practically assured, has witnessed phenomenal aeUvlty. Real estate there la advancing by leaps and bounds. Tou cannot make a mistake in buying In that town or district We are offering some of the choloeet business and residential property there at reasonable prices and upon reasonable terms. We shall he pleased to submit full particular* upon application. Corre- apondence and Inquiry solicited. MIOHTON & CAVANAUGH BROKERS Books for the Fruit We keep In stock a.selection of tha works of the leading authorities. Grower and Gardener Tho8e ii8ted W The Hume ■ ■$»«»e*44**»»*»»»»*»«»*-»»*>-»** !•: HUME—V. Klstler, J. Donaldson, Grand Forks; H. E. Bentley, J. T. Pittet, E. H, MoElroy, -Spokane; S, Abrabsm, A. C. ft Wheeler; A. J. Becker, A. Carney, Kaslo; ■3 {Robert Oratiam, Chicago; J. Anderson, Victoria; A. F. Northcote, W, D. X>. Ag- % new, Toronto; W. Dunn, W. C. Blrdsall, V A. C. Gourlie. Vancouver; L. E. Bwart- man, J. Balfour. Calgary; A. C. Meeker,*, Midway; E. H. L. Johnston, tttrrop; 8.* Abrahams, John Lewis, A. Marks, Montreal; J. A. Kinney, Rossland. , STRATHOONA-Mr. and Mrs. Hbllstt, U-Mlle; J. Conde, C. W. Bourke; Miss Murdock, Proctor: 8. 8. Fowler, Riondel; P. J., Ijocke, Crawford Bay; comr. M. J. Harrison, Miss Harrison, Demuth. Jr., Grand Forfes; John. C Jamleson and wife, fit.. Paul: Q. o. Buchanan, Moyle; J. Runnansfield, Colllng- - wood, Ont.; John Damlr, Jr., Miss Anderson, Miss Sampson* Vancouver^ Graham •Fraser and wife, Nova Scotia; Dod, Calgary. verj Graham a;(p. H. W, V : Queen's Hdtel j Dakar Street J A. LAPOINTE, Proprietor i Rates: $1.(0 to 19.00 per day. •; Heal tickets 17.00 per week. ' Business men', lunch, lie. j ************************** : QUEENS—W. W. Brltton, Harrop. «♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦«♦«»♦♦♦♦«♦♦♦♦■; ii The Royal Hotel ii Mil. L. V. Roberts, Proprietress ',', Cor. Stanley and Silica Sts. < > Electrio Piano |) Free carriage or bus from all < > •'-i : boats and trains. ;; Rates, II and ll.BO per dar ,, Remember our 25 cent Chicken • > ■ dinner erecy Sunday.' ; ■'■] I ♦♦♦♦♦««*♦♦<«'**♦««»»«««»♦« ; ■.***,....e>w.*..—. .... . «| RCreAl'-C. F. Kovales, Wlnlaw. WWIH>WWI»»'»IMW*- Madden House ; Thos. Madden, Prop. Baker St ' i Well furnished rooms with bath 1 Beat Board ln the City i > . < A Comfortable Home ! ♦♦♦«♦»♦«♦»«»♦«»««»«*"*♦♦*♦- MADDEN-H. K. Jeklll. Deadwood; C. I». Robinson,; L. Darbroush, Weslley; J. N Morrison, Dallas; M«. McGregor,.Vancouver: K. Weddul, Trout Lake; R. S. Tenncttey, W. M. Brown. Revelstoke. **************************'; Tremont House Baker 8t„ Ninon Mrusas * Twainus, Proas, ■sresssn Plan, too. at ABMrina Plan. UM aad |Ui ■PTCIAIi RATES FIB MONTH ' ^»»i»««♦♦•«♦»»♦»»»»*»♦«««* THEMONT^ John Hume, Winnipeg: W. HlokTsiocsn; W. Black, city; 8. Blm- SSfc Wlnlaw: Jl A. Smith, olty; J. M. MuKeiland, Salmo; W. Balalr. Ymir: T. Williamson, Westley; N. Morrison, Porcupine; D. M. Slam, cltv. . *************************;: Lfckeview Hotel ii Comer Hall ud Tenon Street ; B. L. GRIFFITH, Prop. . wo block, from city what*. Ths best dollar a day horns Is ;; All Whits Hslp. &******t******************t BVIBW-C. McLean. Catin Smith, .Banes; P. Myolsnesa, T, Anderson. A. Lllyenberg, Moyle; G. Botel, Vancouver; A. LeClalr, Wlnlaw. 1 ************************** Grand Central Hotel *rmm rsn smct ' | AMtioii nt l*t*H** RsM ;; ■^t************************ i *'- GRAND CENTRAL—E. Johnson, Kaplo; .".-H. Jewatt. C. B. Ouslafnon, Ho.ab.ry; ''•'fi. Tait, Ymir; C. Dack, Spokane* J. 0. Murray, H. Barton. Rci.land; F. Phillip., i'Oranlte: L. Curtis, J. Burns, C. c. Johns, •Victoria; P. D. Mr-Keller, 8a.rr.loor.; M. Cralalf. Oreenwowd; A. M. Kllory. w. P. HitSrra and wife. W. H. Richard., hi. . Hooner. P. Belllnshouae; A. McDonald, : ■ -Creston. «nimi*>nROOKE--H. 3i Scrlvar, city; B. B. Serngreen, Spokane; H. No* Newand, B. Sernireen, Spoke Lean, H. DtetrosUn. Wlnlaw JBrLVBR KINO-W. Barley, T. Mltribles. *************************n Nelson Cafe ' > Largs. Commodious Dining Room. ' > ;; Prompt ud Courteous Service. '; Meal, Served at all Hours. Blegratly furnished rooms Is ' > connection. A. AUDIT, Proprietor. a,*************************'> NELSON—G. Dahnaao. L. B. M. Lully, Midway; R, L. Wheeler. C. R. H. Stewart, Victoria; James Klnnan, E. Smith, Marcus; W. Lewie. Kamlooss; c. T. Rutherford, Nortport; J. J.. Ponbekiaky, Berlin, Germany; D. P. Wilson, Cheney, Wash.; J. Jones and slater, D. F. Rosa!. I***********************'** i | The Klondyke Hotel ii j* Vernon Street \ * <' , Headquarters for miners, amel*'' * -armen, loggers, railroad men. \ I Rates: f 1.00 per toy up. *' NXLSON A JOHNSON, Props, j ; Krx>NI>YKB-A. McDonaM. J. H. Mclnnls, J, Mclnnls. A. B, Taylor, Nova (Scotia. BARTLET—J. McPherson. T. J. Fraser, Sldar; J. Macolosh, J. McGlnnls. KOOTENAY-l,. Ross, L. Bitlnskl, Spokane; W. Evorett. Frultvale; Mr. and Mrs. A. Towes, Coleman; N. Mosify, city; C. Hartley; J. Curturan, Ontario; P. Belster, Creston, CLUB—Mr. and Mrs. H. Beck, Slocan; J. Elims, Sandon;. D. Farley, Fernie; Mrs. J. Jones, Creston.* NEWS Of THE DOMINION TORONTO, March 30.—Twelve hundred eettlers left here laat night for Western Canada. tt MONTREAL, March 30.—The Empress of Britain was reported 650 miles east of Halifax at 3 p. m. MOOSOMJN, Sask., March 30.—Tho Dominion elevator here was burned this morning with fourteen thousand bushels of grain, TORONTO, March 30.—Rev. W. H. Vance, rector of the -Church of the Ascension, has resigned to become principal of Latimer college, Vancouver. ROSTHERN, Sask., March 30.—The Dominion elevator here was burned this morning, with five -thousand bushels of wheat, covered by insurance. WINDSOR, March 30.—Chester Perkins, local liveryman, was struck last night by a -man known aB "Scotty" and received Injuries which -caused death about midnight. WINNIPEG, Maroh 30.—Today His Grace Archbishop Langevln, of St. Boniface, celebrated the fifteenth anniversary of his elevation to the Episcopate of the Roman Catholic church. OTTAWA, March 30.—It ls denied here -that the -Conservative convention announced to meet here on June 15 and 16 has been postponed, as is also the statement ln some Toronto newspapers that R, L. Borden Is soon to retire from the leadership of the party. TORONTO, March 30.—Jas. Lindsay, the Hamilton dog catcher, who was bitten by a canine which he was capturing, Is In a serious condition ln the General hospital. Although he was bitten by* the dog on March 1 he was not sent here until March 12. It ls believed that rabies has had a chance to develop ln that period. VICTORIA, March 30*.—A royal commission to inquire into graft charges in connection with the restricted district waa opened this morning .by Judge Lampman and several witnesses were examined, but little Information was secured beyond tbe fact that enormous rentals were being paid, mostly to Chinese, who own most of the houses. WOODBRIDGE, Ont., March 30.—A •boy named Wilcox was probably fatally Injured last night by another young fellow named Slelghtholm. Wilcox in an attempt to play a Joke on Sleight- helm hid himself under a culvert and as Slelghtholm was about to pass Jumped put pn his hands and knees and Imitated a dog. barking and snapping. It waa dark at the time and Slelghtholm, thinking lt was a dog swung a piece of Iron around, striking Wilcox on the head splitting It. open and fracturing the skull. Wilcox waa taken to Toronto ln a critical condition. Chamberlain's Stomach and liver Tab- tots are safi, sura and reliable, and have •>— thousands of women who through their si*** curative proporUes. idea that somebody should be attacked for third class certificates having been allowed to become perpetual, particularly since history and geography-have no place on the program of studies for thirde. Mr. Wilson was ot the opinion that It would be dltflcult to fmme .1 course of Instruction which would better meet the claims from every Quarter thaQ the one at present opemtiw. Mr. Hudson believed that if history and geography were replaoed on third olaes work It would create tbe necessity of •dropping subjects ftt year ends and epe- otalising, after the fashion in some countries, -before the student's education was rounded Out Teaching of Literature The paper by Mr. -Clothier on high school literature was very suggestive. He claimed that this was tflfe unost important and helpful study in the whole high school course. Mr. Clothier la plan- ly an enthusiast on this subject He insisted on a knowledge of details In reading. These must be mastered lest the pupil should miss -the beauty and ■humor of a descriptive passage. This trained his mind to watch for hidden gems or quaint terms of humor, that are ver**** often lost to all but subtle minds. In the study of poetry, a knowledge of the circumstances of .the poet's life and the age at wbich-thie poem was written was necessary to rightly comprehend the meaning. These meanings, too, the pupils should dig out for themselves, the teachers only suggesting where -they had gone hopelessly astray. A have for the passages might only be instilled by attention being called to them. Aesthetic Side First Miss Smith, in opening the discussion, remarked that she emphasized in her teaching of literature the aesthetic rather than the scientific side and conducted the study so that the pupils' ability to judge between the good and bad should be true and lasting. The Measure of the Teacher An apology for his frequent recurrence preluded Mr. MoCaig's after dinner speech on "The Measure of the Teacher." This proved a sort of putt- ing the teacher next to what an inspector looks Dor in ithe man or woman who presides in the school room. Efficiency and Personality Effflciency and personality were given as the yardsticks applied by the inspector. The measuring up for * efficiency Included the discipline or class manner, class Instruction, and attention to tho details of school system. Personality covered such points as health and appearance, culture and character, and professional zeal. These features were expanded in turn, while each listener mentally calculated how he and his neighbor would measure up. Vote of Thanks Mr. Wilson moved a vote of thanks to the gifted speaker In a speech studiously conservative and free from undue flattery, in endorsing this Mr. Murphy gave free expression to his admiration of the Alberta educationist's part in the institute program. The latter, in turn .declared he was repaid for earning. . Co-Operative Discipline Miss M. E. Ross read a .paper explaining how she kept -the smaller oogs from slipping in the school room. "Cooperative discipline" it was called. That the boys and girls at school pay no taxes but perform all other duties of citizenship (was considered) reason enough for their having a share ln the government of their small community. The exact 'basis of distributing honors, awarding emoluments and meting out punishments, tn this miniature kingdom, was given. S. Acheson paid compliments to the paper and then conjured up a type of iformer day school room "Where severe disciplining1 was called for. A successful member of the city stafif cleared up the atmosphere by narrating an instance where her hoys cooperated with each other for the everlasting good of an unruly pupil. This admin isterlng-of-the-bumps topic proved arefreshlne and assorted varieties of bumps were presented. The afternoon session had been presided over by W. H. M. May, second vice-president of ttie institute. Intermediate Section The intermediate section of the convention opened with a model lesson ln arltiimetlo toy Miss L*. C. Smith, teacher of 'the intermediate grade in the Nelson school. Twelve girls and hoys selected from the school served to Illustrate the method used. In this lesson the question of (fractions was under discussion and Miss Smith showed in a very able manner how this study, always so difficult to the youthful mind, could bo best presented. The proper definition of a fraction was Insisted upon, both by blackboard and disc work. Throughout the lesson great thoroughness characterized -every stage. This fact was very favorably commented upon by those taking part in the discussion. No attempt was made by Miss Smith to slide over the difficulties of the case. A hesitating pupil was made to see ani understand the facts before the lesson was allc(wied to proceed. More Model Lessons John Smith of Fernle, formerly uf the provincial normal school at Truro, N.S., In opening the discussion advocated very strenuously the use of model lessons at such conventions as this, as opposed to essays by the teachers. He suggested as an excellent method the one used in his native province of havin*-* the morning sessions of the convention devoted to model lessons by experts In 'tbe various departments, and the afternoon and evening sessions given up to the answering of questions from a general question book by the morning speakers, No definite action was taken on this question. Geography Illuminated This disousslon was followed by an address by Mr. Murphy, principal of tlie modiei school, Vancouver, on teaching of geography. Mr. Murphy showed In a most Interesting address bow, «jr tol- lowlac -tbe realistic method, teogr*phy could be made a most Interesting study. •Text books he would dispense -with until the pupil should be able to compile one tor himself. The first lessons should be practical ones on the -physical features of the home town or country aide. Nature, itself was the text book used In the first lessons, while truths learned combined with imagination, provided the pupil with the materials for the study of other countries. Comparison of position and general 'build of different continents enabled tiie -pupil to determine similarities in the climatic conditions and lhe products of the soil. Mr. Murphy emphasised the importance of map drawing bv tbe pupils, (where they could represent the mountains, rivers, etc., with the exclusion of all non-essemttals. In the senior grade work they were left to their own resources when they must use their own Judgment ln accepting and rejecting material, tblsfore writing the chapter required. Night Proceedings. -The guests of honor at last night's - session were the citizens, and of these a number of prominent men were associated fwlth iPtestdent Wits on the platform. Felicitations were earliest in order to -the. Institute for its happy fortunes ln having so fine a building placed ait their disposal for the week and to the city for having the equally happy fortune An being graced by the presence of so intellectual a group of workers. Educational Ideas Present .day educational Ideal were set forth in an address by M CO PROGRAM FRUIT-GROWING MEETINGS IN THE KOOTENAYS Creston, April 1 1:30 aim.—Spraying demonstration by R. M. Winslow, provincial horticulturist. 4:00 p.m.— Pruning and planting demonstration by M. 3. Mid* dleton assistant provincial horticulturist. 8:00 pjm.—Lecture by W. E. Scott, deputy minister of agriculture; J. C. Metcalfe, markets commissioner. Nebon. April 4 9:30 a.m.—Inter craps and cropping, M. S. Mlddleton. 10:00 a.m.—Sprays and spraying, R. M. Winslow. 11:00 a.m.—Planting an orchard, M. S. Mlddleton. 2:00 p-m.—Spraying demonstration, R. M. Winslow. 4:00 p.m.—Pruning and planting demonstration, M. S. Middle- ton. 8:00 p.m.~Lecture, W. K Scott, deputy minister of agriculture; J. G. Metcalfe, markets commissioner. Kaslo, April 5 2:00 p.m.—Sjrraylng demonstration. R. M. Winslow. 4:00 j-.m.—Prtang and planting demonstration, M. S. Middle- ton. 8:00 .p.m.—Leoture, W. **•. Scott, deputy minister of agriculture; J. C. Metcalfe, markets commissioner. Grand Forks, April 7 2:00 p.m.—Spraying demonstration, R. M. Winslow. 4:00 p.m.—Pruning and planting demonstration, M. S. Middle- ton. 8:00 p.m.—Leoture, W. *•. Scott, deputy minister of agriculture; J. C. Metcalfe, markets commissioner. Nakuip, April 9 2:00 pan.—Spraying demonstration, R. M. Winslow. 4:00 p.m.—Pruning and planting demonstration, M. S. Middle- . ton. 8:00 p.m.—Leoture, W. m Scott, deputy minister of agriculture; J. C. Metcalfe, markets commissioner. THESE SPEAKERS WILL BE ASSISTED BV LOCAL MEN. Sharp *& Irvine Company 514 ts 517 Paulsen Building BROKERS Spokane, Wash. WH WILL SELL Uor) to 2000 North Star (B.C) I .1114 1000 to 3000 Alberta Coal & Coke .... .IM 600 to 2500 Royal Collieries 19 200 to 1000 International Coal 72 SWWWOIUmblei^arlboo Market 6 Consolidated Smelters .... 20.00 E0 to 109 Cellini WlreHes Telep- hone 2.00 W to too Canadian Marconi Wire- _ leas l.» 5 to MQraubz Consolidated Market 100 to 1000 McOillivray Coal & Coke Market Vm WILL BOY 600 to fiOOO Rambler-Cariboo Market 600 to 3000 International Coal I.« •6 to 26 Consolidated Smelters .. Market Ito 3 8. A. Warrants Offer 1000 to 6000 Canadian Gold Fields H We make a specialty of Alberta, British Columbia, and Coeur d'Alene stocks, also, stocks dealt in en New York. Boston ana Montreal curbs. Tha Smicb tint maket tlte whole world hungry HAT -wed IMPORTED fetrafablefi The contents justify the la Made mat bottled la EngUoi XJ 11 Worcestcilyhii-e nolbrookis Canadian Norton to Establish Shops at New Westminster Construction on Railway Shops, Wharves, Etc., to Start This Spring Almost every day sites for more manufacturing companies are being secured. There Ib not a bouse to rent in ihe city and this year la going to be one ot most remarkable progress. Vancouver Ityuilding per- its for March far exceeded all nrevlous records. ^ jj In Burnaby great activity prevails. The Sumner Iron Works and Burton Saw Works are just starting construction. The B. C. Electric are building their new line via Burnaby lake. The Western Power company has Increased its capital from two and one halt million dollars to five millions Five hundred thous- tu d of this amount has already been expended near stavo lake, where the .power is being developed and the whole system ls to be rushed to completion at the earliest possible date. The Canadian Northern must secure right ot way through Burnaby soon. The amount of building noiw going on is greater than ever before and that Vancouver and New Westminster will soon be one continuous city Is apparent to everyone. The increase tn land values this year will be very great Now is the time to secure one or two good lots. We axe just putting on a new addition between Central Park and beautiful Deer Park. Good soil, level lots, tine view. Those lots will soon he in the centre ot one ot the world's greatest cities. Call or send for particulars. The Wright Investment Co* VaneotJver. Nelaon aad Fort George, B. C. «n* ipouy flitttm 'THURSDAY. ,.„v MARCH 31, Geo. Smythe, rector of St. Andrew'! church Trail. In the presence of a few Intimate friends. The bride who was given away by J.' T. Lawrle, was attired In a beautiful -white silk gown and carried a bouquet of carnations and lilies. After the wedding ceremony, lhe bridal couple and friends were en- ■ttrtalned at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Lawrle, where a handsome three- story wedding cake, provided by Choquette Bros, of Nelson, and a (host of other good things, were partaken of. The happy couple were the recipients of many useful and pretty presents, the Yale Columbia Lumber company presenting them with a handsome china dinner and tea set, showing the estimation they hold of their young man: ager, Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler will at once take up their residence at West- ley. Mr. Wheeler being unable to get I away at present owing to pressure of business. There are several other young couples who are now expected to take heant and make the plunge into the sea of matrimony and tt is hoped that the record of at least one a month will ihe made and thus round off 1910' as a record year for Cupid's business. It Is reported that a mill, with a capacity of 40,000 feet a day, is to be erected on ithe east side of the Columbia river bridge at this point. Ranchers Busy. Plowing, pruning, clearing and tree planting are now in full swing and the settlers In the district are looking forward to a busy year. It is hoped that Uie government will place one of the demonstration farms here' as it is one of the most central points in the Kootenays. WATERWAYS ENQUIRY Documents Being Brought Down—Nine Lawyers Engaged at Investigation. BUSINESS DIRECTORY AUCTIONUM PUBLISH**-** AND PRINTERS ruDtiansn ut .u. amir «*..■, »-_.....- tlon f&OO per year by carrier: $5.00 per year by mall. Commercial Job Printing of a'l kinds neatly and promptly executed. *"' Baker street. Nelson, B. C, Phone 144. HAIRDRESSINQ AND MANICURINO COLLECTION AGENCIES. ... ~CUTl)^^COn^~*STlONS~oF^lX kinds. Returns promptly made. References given. Office aia UuKer street, Nelson, B. C. BOOKBINDING ANO RULING NJiWH FUHLiStUNU COMi-ANV, LTD.- All kinds of office forms ruled and punched for loose leaf binders. The most complete book Uncling equipment In tbe interior of British Columbia. 216 Baker St., Nelson, B.C.. P. O. drawer 1118, Phone 144. . A8SAYERS iTrvr^vnS£oweoi!^BaAfSsrt?a^ vlnolal) Metalluglcal Chemist. Charges, Gold, Silver, Copper or Lead, tl each; Gold-Silver, (1.50; Silver-Lead, tl.DO; Zinc, 12; Silver-Lead-Zinc, 13; Cold, Silver-Copper or Lead, 12.60. Accurate assuys; careful sampling, and prmpt attention. P.O. BOS **1"°, Nelaon, B.C. -On Getting a Day Laborer, or a Job as Laborer. The masses read this paper. That to why yes can gel just the man you want when yon want him by using a Want Ad in this paper. These Utile men hunters are no retpecten of persons. They bring results to all-at the same cost of but a few pennies. Employer—get the pick from the best this way. Employe-get the best job this way. Ko need to stand around with your hands in your pockets. Read and Answer Today's Want Ads. Something Good! Ireland's Queen of Song-Great Contralto to Appear Here Manager C. P, "Walker ot Winnipeg has secured for her first American tour, the services of MUs Eileen Magulre of Cork, Ireland, and will present -er in EAGLE HALL ON THURSDAY, MARCH 31. Miss Magulre "will he supported hy Mr.' Wato-ar McRaye, well and favorably known through the entire west because of his association -with Miss Pauline Johnson, and Miss Lucy Webllng, a favorite English actress, best remembered as the youngest and severest of the 'Webllng Sisters. Miss Maguire and her company are one of the numbers of the Star EntertainmeL1, course. Something Better j An Investment in Nelson Real Estate $35.50 Coming In Every Month A Baser street proprety. Price 13200. Terms $400 ens*, balance |30 per month. Where can you Invest to get better interest on your money. Full particulars on application to The Western Canada Investment Co. ••X 1042. pnune 254.. 507|/j Baker St., Nelson, B.C, W. O. J»cMORRIS, J. E. TAYLOR, R. B. 8COTT. WESTERN CANADA'S GREATEST SCHOOL SpfOtt-SnaW ^T SPROTT. B.A.. U*r. Business Institute *»«**<»• «****<*fw Best equipped scnooi west ot Toronto. Ten onanceg for every student aBBaauxaaay-*'*'*^^ ROUGH and' DRESSED LUMBER I, Windows, Monldlsis, MnglM, Turned Works nnd Brackets. Com- i» »» «at» stock alwars os aasd. Mall orders moiaptlT atten-'ad to. . A. O. LAMBERT * CO. CASTLEGAR NEWS Pretty Wedding—New Mill for East Side of Columbia River. (Special to The Dally News.) CASTLEQAU, Maroh 30.—Castlegar has a new industry snow, Dan Cupid having made it headquarters for matrimonial ventures, at least lt would appear so, as there has been one for each month of the year so far, tihe latest being yesterday evening, when, after the close of the Obnirch ot England service, Miss J. Chisholm of Carlisle; Cumberland, England, became the bride ot Mr. Owen Wheeler, manager of Uie. Yale Columbia Lumber company's store and farm at Westley. The ceremony waa performed by the Rev. E. A. St. EDMONTON, Maroh- 30—At the Alberta and Great Waterways Investigation yesterday the premier brought down two letters ihe had received since the legislature adjourned, also the original of Mr. Cushlng's letter to him in October, -and swore that to the best of his knowledge these were all the documents on his files. \ M. J. McLeod, deputy provincial treasurer and clerk of the executive council brought down two letter* he had received since the legislature adjourned and swore that these were all he knew of. . J. K. Cornwall was asked to produce documents and correspondence relating to his connection with the Athabasca syndicate and the Great Waterways, and swore that all correspondence of his had been turned over to the house. Mr. Trowbridge, assistant clerk ot the executive council produced copies of letters and telegrams written to him from New York by M. L- McLeod and said* that these were all he had or knew about. Mr. Bennett produced tbe fact in his cross-examination ot the pUemler that the premier had made no personal Investigation of his files before bringing them in to the legislature to see that all the letters were there. He had merely asked McLeod and Woods to bring down all documents. Afternoon Session At the afternoon session of the Great Waterways investigation Attorney Woods, ex-deputy attorney general gave his €oc[*lauation ot the stripped condition on the files of the dejlartmeat over which he had charge. He had no explanations at all to make for ithe reason why certain telegrams were missing. He did not know where tney were. He stated that the only documents which he -had deliberately and purposely taken Irom the -tiles was a confidential letter from Mr. Minty to himself as friend to friend, relating to -many; matters In connection with the Great Waterways railway which letter should not be on Hip files and which he had -considered his pergonal property. The letter he had removed when he discovered it in the files-about Feb. 12 last. Apart from the exception of this letter and certain telegrams, the files were intact to the best of his knowledge. Fugitive Document The Ifugltive document, the copy of the contract bet-ween Clarke and Morgan, on the sale of the bonds was not in the files. Woods said he knew of no official of the government that had a copy of thiB contract He had seen .i copy of it In the Alberta hotel in Edmonton last September and he believed he was the only member oS the government who had seen tt. He saw nothing of Importance In tbe document save cHuse two which related to the amount which Morgan ***as to pay Clarke for ithe bonds and of this he had taken a copy. The examination of the witness for discovery Vand the production of accounts will be concluded today, ■when an adjournment will probably be taken for a week or ten "lays, until counsel have had en opportunitv of looking over the documents. Clarke and Goddard of the railway company are still to be examined for discovery but will not be here fontSreek yet Cushlng In East W. H. Cushlng, ex-minister, ia also to be -examined for ithe same purpose and he has gone east -and -will not return tor a week or more. There are also some 4000 telegrams In the C.P.R. local offices from which are to be selected those bearing on the Investigation. Superintendent McMillan of the C.P.R. Telegraphs stated that he would decline to produce telegrams and files of the local office until ah order was issued defining just what was wanted. Walsh waa delegated to look over tbe telegrams, This will apply to other local offices as well. § ASSAYERS' SUPPLIES THB B. C. ASSAY AND CHEMICAL SUPPLY COMPANY, LIMITED, Vancouver, B. C, Assayers* Supplies, Chemical and Physical Apparatus, Balances and Weights of precision, etc., Sole Agents In British Columbia for the Morgan Crucible Company, London, England: F. W. Braun, Los Angeles; the Bi aun-Knecht-Hclmann Company, San Francisco; the J. T. Baker Chemical company's Analysed C.P. Acids and Chemicals; Way's Pocket Smelters: write for pamphlet describing these smelters. Complete assay outfits furnished at short notice. . FOR SALE FOR SALE—A sub-division of excellent fruit land in the famous Kaslo district, In 6 or 10. acre blocks, Abundance of water, close * to railroad and steamboat landing, navigation the entire year. Flnn huntlng, Ashing and wonderful scenery. Direct from locator to purchaser. See or write H. L. Llndsey, Llndsey Boat House, Nelaon, B. C. ■ 806-tf, FOR SALE—Hatching eggs, from Buff. Orpingtons, S. C. Buffi Leghorns, White Wyandottes, S. C. Black Mlnorcas. Bred to lay; fed for high fertility. 81.60 per lit. C. L. QSnsner, Williams Siding, B.C. 271-lm. PRODUCE STARKEY A CO., WHOLESALE DEAL- ers In Butter, Eggs, Cheese, Produce and Fruit. Houston Block, Josephine street, Nelson, B. C. GROCERIES A, MACDONALD & CO.-WHOLESALE Grocers and Provision Merchants—Importers of Teas, Coffiees. Spices, Dried Fruits, Staple and Fancy Groceries, Tobaccos, Cigars, Butter, Eggs, Cheese and Packing House Products. Office and warehouse, corner of Front and Hall Streets. P.O. Box 1016. Telephone a. MINERS' FURNISHINGS . l. MACDONALD A CO.-WHOLESALE Jobbers in Blankets, Underwear, Mitts, Gloves, Boots, Rubbers, Overalls, Jumpers, Macklnaws and Oilskin Clothing, Camp and Miners' Sundries. Office and Warehouse, corner of Front and Hall streets. P. O. Box 1086. Telephone SS. FOR SALE-A few thoroughbred White S. C. Leghorn and Black S. C. Orpington cockerels, $3 each. Also setting eggs at 273-tf. cockerels, *n eacii. ai»u -«»", K for lT. Robert Hendricl B.C. FOR SALE-23-foot launch, hull In first class condition. Suitable for 6 to 12 horse power motor. Too big for owner. Price |160. Apply Box 618, Nelson. 27716 THE WORKINGMEN'S EMPLOYMENT AND REAL ESTATE AGENCY. WANTED—Lumber grader; cookees; 8rd class engineers; man to take charge of stock and fruit ranch; Swede or Norwegian preferred;, laborers; dogger; porter; nurae glrlB; gtrla for family places. FOR SALE—Forty-two acres choice ihnd, cultivated, fenced and good buildings, at less, money than land can usually be cleured for; 57 acres fruit land, only five miles from Nelson school,- |S0 per acre; lb0.-acres choicest stock and fruit land, Kettle River Valley, jffi per acre, "* ■ W. _Parker, m^Baker Street. Phone. 883 HELP WANTED FOR SALE-Eggs from S. C. R. I. Reds, S. L. Wyandottes, and E. B. Thome-, son's Ringlet Barred Rocks, 81.60 per la. Barred Rocks eggs all sold until April 1. S. C. Buff Leghorns, No. 1 Pen Shoemaker and Hummell strains; No. 2 Pen Barnes and Arnold strains, 82 per lf>. A tew Thompson's Barred Rock cockerels, fz.w and 13. One cock and one cockerel H, i. Reds, 13 each. R, R. Shrum, Ymir Poultry Yards, Ymir, B.C. 281-17 FOR SALE-Eggs for hatching, from Red- wins heavy winter laying strain of B.P. Rocks, and S. C. Rhode Island Reds, 81.MI per 15, |8 per 100. A guarantee of 76 per cent fertility with each shipment. Stock birds always on sale. T. Roynon, Somerset Poultry Yards, Selwyn St., Nelson, B.C. l aa-at NELSON EMPLOYMENT AGENCY ■ C.T. Hutton. Manager' . WANTED—Lumber grader, edgerman, setter, swampers, engineers (3rd class), sawmill laborers, man for jack ladder, farm hand. Help of all Kinds Promptly -Furnished MINING MACHINERY WASHINGTON MACHINERY ft 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 FOR SALE-Flne residence and two corner lots. Cheap, easy terms. Apply to W. Hancock, Falrview. 184-12 FOR SALE—Magoon strawberry plants, 83 per thousand. G. H. Fraser, Nelson; 886-tf. NICE LOCAUTY AND HOME COM* forts. For terms and particulars write P. O. Box 7*8; Nelson, B. C. MOTOR BOATS designed. Build, sell, exchange and rent Motor Boats. Knock down frames for the amateur. Remember our workmanship and guarantee when comparing prices. K. Henry, Nelson, B.C. WATER NOTICE. I, C. W. Riley, of the town of Ymir, In ithe province of British Columbia, Free Miner's Certificate No. 32706 B,, Intend, 30 date from date to apply to the Water Commissioner for a water license to take four cubic feet of water out of Bear creek for use upon the Dundee Gold Mines, about one and a half miles from Ymir, for mining purposes. 274-6 C. W. RILEY. March 8. JMOl % FOR SALE — Thompson's thoroughbred Ringlet Barred Rock Eggs, 81.50 per setting. Brown Leghorn Bantam eggs, fl for seven. Mra, H. H. Pitts, 217% Baker Bt. . 288-12 FOR SALE—Sittings of mire bred Aylesbury duck eggs. Apply Kootenay Coffee company, wo-ia WANTED—MISCELLANEOUS WANTBD-Men and women 10 learn baft bar trade In eight weeks: tools free; secured ovsr 10,000 positions for graduate* laat year; uuable to supply tbe demand; graduates earn $16 to 821 weekly; Catalogue free. Moler System. Colleges, M Front Ave., Spokane, Wash. WANTED-Anyone requiring first carpenters, communicate with secretary A.S. of C. and J., P.O. Box 1008. aSS-Q WANTED—Dressmaking and lames' tailoring; also go out by day. Address, Miss Oookson, moved to JWl'fllllca St. igl-lm, WANTED-A young girl to assist with light housework. Apply 313H Baker street; between It and 2. 284-tf; FOR SALE—Pekin duck eggs, pure bred. Phone No. 322, PoBtofflce box CSS. 289-tf. WANTED-A good reliable man for general, store, one with a knowledge of book- work and typewriting preferred. . Apply. stating references, to P. W. Jordan ft Co., Nakusp, B.C. 287-tf. WANTED-Man for grading and scaling lumber; none but expert man need apply. .Commence, April 10, Wages 84. 'Apply Box lOffij Nelson. ft -x 287-9 WANTED—Teamster, woodsmen, and a planerman. Apply J. B. Winlaw, Wlnlaw. B.C. 288-tf. FOR BAL""""—Imported ■»-■ ;T" Rock -4fcgs, _H.60_.per setting, ivui:tv *cse°i _'*■'**• jrr Stubbs, P.O. Box 303. Llnebred Barred William _________ _\ FOR SALE-Eggs from pure bred Thompson's Barred Rocks, $1 per 13. Tidy, corner Robson and Josephine streets; P. O. Box 984, Nelson. 290-6 FOR BALE—Pure bred Barred Plymouth Rock eggs for sale at 81.50 per setting, Good laying strain. MrB. A. Scott, Willow Point, B.C. . ___i FOR SALE—Belgium hares and rabbits, all ages. "Model*' Brooder. Also Barred Plymouth Rock eggs, 81.60 ner setting. M. B. Edwards, Hume Addition, Nelson. 2S2-6 FOR SALE-Plymouth Rock eggs, the best, No. 1 Pen (1.50; Utility tl per setting; Incubator lots 87 ner 100, A ranch for sale. Joseph Marsden, Williams-Siding. WANTED-Anyone wanting first class carpenters, communicate with the United Brotherhood, Box 202. 271tf, WANTED—AT seven-roomed house, below Latimer Btreet. State price and terms. P. O. Box 482. Nelson. 289-tf. WANTED—Engineer, with 3rd class certificate, for sawmill, at once. Rock Creek Lumber Company, Limited, ""* " POSITION WANTED-A flrst class elec- trlclan, with sound practical knowledge of mechanical, mining and water supply engineering^ thorough business training; would like to hear of some position. Ap- ply, Advertiser, Dally News. 293-6 WANTED. Applications will be received un tn noon on Monday, April 4, for the position of business and mechanical manager of the street railway. The applicant must be thoroughly practical and able to act ont onlv as business manager but must be capable of taking the mechanical management as well. E. B. McDERMID, Secretary, 2S9-8 Nelson Street Railway Co.. Ltd. FOR SALE-Strawberry Runners, Royal Sovereign, and Glvons Late, 810 and 02 ■per 1,000. N. Merry, Harrop. 292-tf. FOR SALE—Strawberry Runners—Royal Sovereign, and Glvons Late, 810 and 812 per 1,000. Perpetual, 50 cents per doien. G. Hallett. 292-tf. FOR SALE—Cuthbert Raspberry Canes, 82 per 100; Magoon plants, 15 per-1,000. Cash f.o.b. William Linton, Gray's Creek, 1,C, 292-12 CITY OF NELSON. Notice to Contractors. Tenders will be received ud to 4 n.m. on Monday, April 4, for grading Josephine atreet, north of Front street. Specification and quantities can be obtained at. tbe office of the City Engineer. a. n. MACKAY, Clu* Engineer. FOR SAiLE-lOO acres of fruit land, one acre cleared and small shack built; located tn the Moyle valley, six miles from Curaon Junction, and three miles from KingBgate, on the Spokane International railway. Good wagon road runs through the'property, and the Moyle* river runs alongside. Clear title. Price 815 per acre. Apply James Roberts, Box 35, Moyie, B.C. 2B3-6 WANTED—Contractors to clear three to six acres of land, near Nelson. George (H. Playle, 405 Baker St. '"*■■"■*-■* WANTED--Loan 81.000, on Improved ranch, 8 per cent. Apply, X. Y, Z., Newsofflce. , E0H-S ] WANTED-Experienced girl for restaurant, wages 830 per month. Apply Wind- aor hotel, Revelstoke, B. C. 294-10 , WANTED—Situation as grocer's clerk; * six years' experience in England, -seven months In British Columbia. Address, T. R. Haynes, General Delivery, Fernie, WANTED—Experienced stenographer and . typist Apply Kootenay Orchard As-1 soolatlon, Ward St., city. r ___* FOR SALE—Rhubarb roots, "Myatta Victoria"; 15 cents each. Also a few. fine Rhode Island Red Cockerells. T. Rynon, Selwyn St., Nelson, or McFee's Express. MS-6 ICE JAM AT NIAGARA. Crest of Falls Is Bare—Water Likely to Be Dammed. (< NIAGARA VALL8, i March 80.--* strong -south wind has caused the ice coming down the Niagara river to Jem with the, result that the crest of Niagara falls ls hare north from Luna Island, almost to the middle of the -cataract. Should the jam continue, there will he a repetition of tne conditions prevailing in February of last year when tihe American falls were so dry that many people walked across from Prospect'point to Goat Island. NEW 2INC ORE PROCESS We understand that E. Dedolph, metallurgist for the Bluebell mine, bas been working on a process which a-c- cordimr to report he has about completed and possibly be may have some v.- .liable information to Impart at the proper time. Mr. Dedolph formerly had an office here and for a time -was manager of tbe Marysvllle smelter. He hag been experimenting with -the sine ores of the Bluebell for some time past and js/e learn has hit upon a valuable process for reduction of minerals.—Kaslo Kootenaian. . Medicines that aid nature are always most . successful. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy acts-on ■ this plan. It loesenk the -couth, relieve* the lungs, opens.the secretions and aids nature In restoring the system to a healthy condition. Sold by all druggists and dealers. FOR SAW9-BIX good milch ^ows. Just freshened. Baker & Co ««™ta«ia» Ranch, Pilot Bay, B.C. Winsleydaie SH-S FOR SALE-Sorrel pony, WH: hands hljh, (Sere); well broken to ■•^?'«B^dj0hnft/' ness. Price 883. Apply William Jones, Crescent Valley, B.C. FOR SALE—Strawberry runners (Magoon). 86 per thousand. Collingwood Gray, Up- Mr Bonnington. ■" * * v Ui-t WANTED—Sewing-machine (second hand). Singer preferred. Apply, J. C, Dally •TOR HINT FOR RENT—At reasonable figure, dining room and 90 rooms, wtth parlor, all wefl furnished. Apply Astor hotel, Rossland, B.C. 27S-W. FOR RENT—Ranch, near 49-Creek, at a very reasonable price. Also price to sell. Apply Mrs/ A. Jeff rays, near Ore hall. FOR SALE—Strong young Cuthbert raspberry canes, 82 per hundred; cash With order. John E. Houghton, Crawford Bay, B.C. m-H FOR SALE—Set of Encyclopedia Brltan- nlca (Americanised). Cheap. George H. Playie, 406 Baker Bt TH-e FOR SALE-Eggs for hatching, R. Ci Rhode Island Reds. S. C. Buff Leghorns, Buff Orphingtons, 81 ner 18. One Chatham Incubator; one Globe brooder, 175 capacity, cheap. Mrs. J. Fred Hume, Nelson, B.C. 286-tf. MRS. KBtNNT will be pleased to reotivt maternity patients at her heme. Eicel- lent testimonials. IM Observatory street. P O. Boa 17* telephone AH. HOUSE AND SIGN MlNTtR-t. ■ ^.w*****—''*~r*r\'r*i^^ HARTMAN * BENNBTT, house and Sign naintora, paper bangors and dsperators. Shop. Stanley St., nwrt door to B. C. Telephone offlct. Nelson, B.C. FOR RENT — Furnished housekeeping rooms and bedrooms. 706 Hall St., be- tweea Baker and Victoria. v —*•< EOrTrEST—Three-roomed flat, and hattp room. 812 Silica St. - _—_t?' FOR RENT-Completely furnished roomi for housekeeping, on Baker street, Ap- ' ply at Queen Cigar 'Store. **** fOU RENT-Furnlshed flat for ll«ht hpu"* keeping for a couple* Vacant April lo. Apply :i: Vernon Si , aftenioonL__*>gig MISCELLANEOUS MOTOR BOAT SUPPLIES**^!. D. J****** g-er Co. P. O. Box til, Nslson- B. O. WB HAVB BHBN BBUilNO BOATS,. padduiig ai* ■^^^«^,uo1v\5:, Kootenay lake tor Uj_**n>. P^™"** satisfaction or money. *^™; *«-have only once been called on In that time to mafajood, which «iw'*«4ff,'ao^uX Se,1^«V A«tjunds.y Ljunch ft Boat Company, Lknltsd. m-im. carpet ciaJANINO-Vacuum Cleaner. ClSSToSeS; at Benedicts arocsrj Store,, Fhope 7. ' • - »" LOST-On Tuwday afternoon ch(ld> pun containing small sum of money. Please leave at'JDally News att$L*ti^ — - • wthtt. " THURSDAY MARCH SI. 9*4— $rUW& 8l«iw»«, 35°l r>AOE SEVEN " Ripe Banaimasl 40c ***• Dm- M For tale at Joy's Cash Grocery joy Will Meet i"ou at the Door Corner ofJo.eplUtte.n4 Mill Btweta. P. O. Box (37 Telephon. It We can attend to your PLUMB1NQ 1 promptly snd well B. C. Plumbing & Heatfog Co. Victoria Btreet, near Opera home. Telephone 181 EQUIPPED UNDERTAKING AND EMBALMING PARLORS IN THE K°I?T|iNBralRETON. UNDERTAKER. Night Phone 868. . . DarThone » Standard Furniture Co. NELSON. B.C. FOR SALE AT ABAROAIN One Oae Hotstpowc Motor One Half Hontpower Motor ..Can be inspected at any time; THE DAILY NEW8 NeUon, B.C. CRESTON,B.C Haa 90,000 acres of the . finest reurr LAND IN AMERICA without exception. The moBt per. teet' climate, location; junction ,G.N. railway and C.P.R. main line, southern B.C. Large and small blocks, subdivisions. R. LAMONT fruit Linda Cretton, B.C. GRAFTING A PRUNING of Fnrtt tt***. Work done with good success, satisfaction given. A stock of scions or cuttings of the 'best bearing quality of trees kept on hand. Orders should be sent in as early as possible as cherries particularly should be grafted as soon as possible. - L. POGUB, NELSON, B. C Residence Innes and Kootensy Sts. TO INVESTORS If you want a sure Investment and one that will stand the closest Inspection write Th. Overland Financiers, Limited, • Vancouver, B.C. Parisian Sage (3 the name ot the most -widely k nown heir reetorer on the market. 50c. Bottle Prevents falling hair. Removes dandruff. For itching and other deaseses of the scalp. Retains health beauty and natural color. Free from greasy and sticky substances. I Ladles ' who . desire ' beautiful fluffy hair should use the Sage dally. Booths Ml-o-na Tablets positively guaranteed for indigestion and dyspepsia.. ' Booth's Hyomei Aa Absolute Catarrh Cure Booth's Kidney Pills are surely the greatest of all kidney pills, Booth's Balm, a soothing and healing ointment. Booth's Laxative, a reliable preparation; cures constipation. These preparations are all fuly guaranteed. We are sole agents for threap reliable goods. . / Flower and Garden Seeds We have a complete assortment ot the choicest selections. Sweet Peas in numberless varieties. Dozens of dainty shades to choose from For Goods that are Good, for Prices that are Right, Deal Here. We are Nelson's Leading Druggists. We Always Lead. We Never sleep. At Your Service Day and Night. Phone 25. Poole Drug Co. Ltd. fyelson's Leading Druggists Biker Street, Phone 25 Day and Night For Lawns and Gardens Use Burns' Fertilizer and Get Results Call or write for our Circular showing varieties, analysis and prices. P. BURNS <& CO., Ltd. -Ask for them. PHONE 32 PROFESSIONAL CARDS Public Stenographer Mt Baker Bt, Nairn. BO. Phon. ITI r. O.Green. F. P. Burdmu A. H. Orew Green Brothers & Burden ~--a orviir sNonnnBBB Donlnlon and British Colombia laat Surveyor. '». O. am 148 Phon. BM1 Dor. motorta and Kootenay 3os. NBLSON. B. O. , S. a BLACK B. 0. UND BUKVBIOB OHM! Ov«f WW* Bti* P. •.BallT N.l»ofcB.a L L. MoOULLOOH HTDRAUUC BNOmBBR novmouir und wa*vmtom v, a BW 41 Ikon Btl; BmMmm Mm IM : Over MoOwmld 4 UaBtrit ttMnrt MW«:$< The Yale-Columbia Lumber Co., Ltd L. ROUGH AND DRESSED LUMBER also lath shingles, sash, doors, etc. Specifications made up and estimates given. / SLABS SLABS SLABS Must dispose of1 our stock of slabs to make room. Special prices -while they last: $2.75 per cord; $2.60 per cord In lots of 5 cords; 92.40 per cord In lots of 10 cords. Get your supply now. Prompt delivery guaranteed. . ^ _ Houses-|Large end Small $.850.00 for a 4-room cottage and 2 lots; water, electric light, fruit trees on Robson street, near new Tram. . Easy terms. t 075.00 tor a 4-room cottage on Core street, Just off Stanley. Bath, electrio light, etc., frill t trees, garden; $250 cash,' balance easy , terms. - .-■'■.' •1275.00 for a 6-room house and two level lots, bath, water, electric light, chicken house; 1100 cash, balance 920 per month. $1400.00 for a 6-room house, water, electric light, bearing fruit trees, i 2 lot*, splendid garden, chicken houser on Robson street Cash 1400, balance $26 per month. $1500.00 Mra 6-room house and 4 lots on Stanley street, water electrio light, bearing fruit trees, will trade for house olose In. Cash $500, balance easy payments. CONTINUED IN OUR NEXT tCr«=S5SSSS=MB=S=BS3= I I . iia=g=aggB3gas5ssBgS3SB'' McQUARRIE & ROBERTSON, e $5.00 REWARD • • —-* • • The Dally News will pay • • $B.lb to any person giving In- • • formation which will leH to • • tbe conviction of any party or e • parties guilty bf stealing copies • • of ihe paper from customers' si • doors. e • The News Publishing Co., Ltd; • MHAL5 NEW YOHK. March 30.—Silver, 52-J4; standard-copper, 12.75 A 13; dull, LONDON, Marcli SO.-Silver, 2V&; lead, £12 m 3d. NELSON NEWS OF THE DAY (Additional local news notes on page 8.) Yesterday morning the classes at ths Convent of St. Joseph of Peace resumed work for the coming term. On the Tuesday evening previous the night clusses commenced work. ■The Cadet eorps wilt parade for drill at 7.15 o'clock tomorrow evening. A full turnout is desired, as there will he a practice of rifle shooting ln the gallery. Those intending io Join should do so as soon as posblhle. i Mrs. Napoleon Mallette Is now sole proprietor of the Davenport cafe on Josephine Btreet, having bought out the -interest of her partner, Miss Delena Dupuis. The transfer went into effect yesterday. Mrs. Mallette will conduct the cafe on the iid- to-date lines fallowed since the recent partners. took hold of it some weeks ago. Mrs. Starkey and Mrs. R. M. Bird are giving a tea this afternoon at the residence of the latter, corner Kootenay and |\Robson streets. A very cordial invitation to be -present Is extended to all members of the congregation of Bt. Saviour's church and their friends. The proceeds will be devoted to the funds of the Association of Church Helpers. Frank Patrick, one of the famous Patrick brothers, who played with the Renfrew liockey team the nast winter, states that of the many rinks he ls acaualnted with, only the famous Arena of Montreal, which fs finished In luxurious style, ls superior In any respect to the Nelson rink. Besides having a splendid ice, nnd excellent, accommodations for a large crowd, the Nelson rink has the large advantage -' "—' with a age of having no posts to interfere a view of the ice, Clothes cleaned, pressed and repaired; Awnings and launch covers a specialty. J. Smallwood. over Wallace's store. Nelson, B.C. 266-tf. 411 WARD •JRIIT NIU-tON. i.C. As a memento of the meeting of the British Columbia Tea-Tiers' Convention, held at Nelson, every member will take home- with them one of the group photographs made by the Queen Studio. 1W5-1 NO AGREEMENT Conference Between Federal and Provincial Representatives Is Futile OTTAWA, Maroh SO—The conference .between the federal i and- provincial representatives, with respect to rotative powers of company incorporation wound up yesterday evening without any agreement being reached. . Point of Difference The 'point of difference was as to the method that should be adopted in order to determine the jurisdiction of the Dominion and the provinces respectively in the matter of (Incorporations. On the one hand the provinces contend that "the British North America act should be amended in the direction of givln« legislative sanction to the jurisdiction claimed by ithe provinces, As against 'this view the Domdtnion representatives proposed that in all matters involving a constitutional issue the matters ln dispute should ibe referred in the shape nf a stated case, to the supreme court and if necessary carried -to the Privy council ln order to obtain an authoritative judicial decision that would be binding on all panties for all time. In discussing ithe proposal of the Dominion, the 'provincial representatives Iiv stress on the -tact that a judicial decision might lead to greater confusion than that -which exists at present and there -might be a loss of revenue from the fees charged tor incorporating companies. Dominion's Power » Both the minister of Justice and the secretary of state comlbatjted the statements and it was pointed out that .when a decision of the supreme court upset what had been the practice of the patent office for over a quarter of a century, the Dominion government promptly had legislation passed validating all patents that iwere affected by the decision In question. If .the* court should decide against the jurisdiction claimed by the -provinces, the Dominion parliament could again pass legislation validating <-be Incorporation of all provincial companies Incorporated before such decision was rendered and which but for such Dominion legislation might be held to be Invalid. The'conference adjourned to permit the provincial delegates to confer upon the subjects under discussion. HATS! SPRING HATS ARg READY FOR PICKING ,nd if he Is at all hat is always the Every man needs a new hat at this time of year and particular about his dress he will have one. A right hat is always first essential of a man's prosperous appearance—it makes or unmakes him. STIFF , HATS We have a hat suited to your tace; the face must be fitted as well as the head. All tho correct widths of brim curl and heights of crown. 53,00, $3.50 or $5.00. SOFT HATS More soft hats will be worn this spring than for years. We've a great variety of styles, in new colorings, snappy models, conservative shapes for swell young men. $2.50, $3, $3.50 to $5. We sell only the sort of hats that have a good reputation, such as CHRISTY'S HAWES' BORSALINO STETSON'S Emory ®> Walley THE HUB FURNISHING HOUSE the Wright Bros, towards foreign aviators who muy desire to come here. A committee of 'the club is now conferring with the Wrights to -secure from them a statement of their policy dn tho International tournament. Foreign av iators are asking tor promises of noninterference with their flights. EDUCATIONAL CONGRE8S NOW ..'« CALGARY CALGARY, Maroh 30^-The Inaugurating convention of the Alberta Educational association opened here yesterday with four hundred teachers from all over the province. Premier Rutherford ls here for the occasion, having arrived last night. The first day was spent ln forming committees on routine business SUCCESS OF CONTESTS DEPENDS UPON WRIGHTS, France May be Selected ai place foi International Aviation Contests NEW YORK, March'30—Fiance may be selected as the place for holding the international aviation contest of 1910, tbe date of which has been set for Oct. 27 by the board of governors of the Aero club of America. While the gov* ernors -vera able -to name the date at Wteir meeting last night It was developed th*t . Pitclifoid, 816 Carlion- *ate street east. A grand concert will be given In the Catholic parish hall on the evening of "Wednesday, Anrli 6. under the auspices of the Nelson Cricket club. G. O. Buchanan of Kaslo, lead bounty ■cotnm ltvtloner. arrived at Nelson last -night from Moyie. He Is a guest at the Strathcona. The Mysterious S.S.8. held a meeting at tlte home of the Chief Tinker. Some unique Easter customs were observed, and the meeting was unanimously declared to have been the best yet. G. C. Mackay, city engineer, established the grade on Josephine street from Front street to the C.P.R. tracks, yesterday, -and prepared specifications for the removal of tha clay hill adjoining the jam factory. Constable Jensen of Creston brought as j^ prisoner to tlie provincial jail on Tuesday night Frank Morse, sentenced by J. K. Johnson, magistrate of creston, to two -months' imprisonment for vagrancy. The usual weeklv drill of "C" company, *R.M.R., will he held In the armory tonight at 8 o'clock. After drill a short range shooting competition will take place tn the basement, and rn-lzes awarded. Recruits will be enrolled. All who have had hospital bait tickets placed with them for sale laat Week are requested to turn In the proceeds to Mrs. H. A, Stewart, secretary of the Woman's Hospital Aid society,, on or before Saturday, In order that complete accounts may fee presented at the next meeting of the society. A session of the special committee of the city council on the water front was "held yesterday afternoon, at which a gen^ eral scheme for the division of the water front among the various Interests was formulated. Regulations were also drafted, to govern the possession of berths. Among ■other points. It will be required that the Feed Your Dog |Dog Biscuits 10 Cents pet Pound 10-Pound Sacks 90c C. A. Benedict Grocer Cor. Josephine and Silica. Phone 7 NELSON, B. C. Fruit Ranch For Rent ! We have tor rent an Improved fruit ranch on the Granite Road 11-2 miles from Nelaon. Ten acres cleared and plant- el, 100 trees in full bearing, and 300 trees three and four years old. Frame house 28 by 16 feet. This -will only be rented to some one who has had experience in fruit growing; *1B0 per