-> 8P*iaet—Sabscrnie for FA. Tke News. Per Mori J_\\j tMn 9Ue: The Mly Hews Classified Ads. l^ ire WlRoers. Try One, per word |0 #3 VOL. • NELSON B. C TUESDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 21, 19W NO. 131 NEARIN6H0ME Great Preparations to Greet Rival Explorers COOK NEARING NEW YORK WAITING FOR DAYLIGHT, BUT 18 VIRTUALLY HOME—PEARY AR. RIVES AT SYDNEY TODAY- CITY ABANDONS ITSELF TO WELCOME ADVENTURER NEW YORK, Sept. 20—"It's good to be an American; It seems that I bave been gone ten years." Gazing towards the lights of New York, after an absence since July 4,1907, these were the first sentiments expressed tonight by Dr. Frederick A. Cook of Brooklyn as he paced the deck of the steamship Oscar II, waiting for daylight and the actual arrival in his native land. Dr. Cook Is virtually at home tonight for the Oscar II is off Fire Island, marking time as It were la order that there may be no hitch in the home coming reception tor the explorer who reported via the Shetland Islands on Sept, 10 that he had planted the American flag at the north pole on April 21, 1908. Though 60 miles from the city proper tbe Oscar II was in easy wireless communication with New York during the day and •night, Dr. Cook was on deck almost constantly and as sunset approached he gazed at the brilliant panorama and breathed the brisk salt air and greeted the newspaper men with a brief halloa to their salutations through a megaphone. "I feel anxious to get ashore," he said to those who were grouped on the deck. "It sfcetis about 10 years since I left Instead of only two and a half. I dread landing tomorrow. I would much prefer landing quickly and quietly without a repetition of the scenes at Copenhagen. I hope I shall be left In peace with my family tomorrow night. On board the Oscar II, off iFire Island, 2:30 p.m.; Sept. 20—Via wireless telegraph—Capt. Humpell of the Oscar II has decided to anchor and spend the night. In Fire Island Inlet, where he will await the arrival of the steamer Republic, with the members of the Cook reception party on board early tomorrow morning. Dr. Cook spent the day in preparing for his landing tomorrow. He Is over- Joyed at the prospect of again seeing his wife and family. He continues to receive many dispatches offering him large sums of money for lectures and articles but he will accept none of them until after his arrival in New York. Slightly in advance of the steamer will go a tug bearing Mrs. Cook and her ' children and the explorer's two brothers, with two or three members of the committee. The plan is to take Dr. Cook from the liner aboard this tug thus enabling him to spend the first few minutes following his arrival In quarantine with his family. Then the tug will go alongside the Republic and the explorer will be taken on .board for the last stage of the trip. No public ■events have been planned for the Interval between the first welcome and the dinner to occur at the Waldorf As- tlrla Thursday night. Mrs. Cook and her children have taken rooms at that hotel so the explorer can be In close touch with those who are anxious to see him regarding the scientific and business features of his trip north. SYDNEY, Sept. 20—Commander* Robert E. Peary will not make his entry Into Sydney, until 1 o'clock tomorrow. The Arctic ship Roosevelt anchored off St. Paul Island today. This la about 65 miles north of Sydney. Mrs. Peary, her daughter Marie and little Robert undoubtedly met the commander tonight, the Peary family having sailed north on the steam yacht Shelah. The report that commander Peary was nearlng the port and would probably land late tonight caused a general cessation of business In the town. Large crowds swarmed Into the streets and to the water front to greet the commander. All manner of craft moved down the bay when three blasts of the whistle were heard which was the signal that the Roosevelt was approaching. The tug C. W. Winch, gayly decorated, conveyed the officers, of the welcoming party down (he bay at an early hour. This party includes the mayor of Sydney, Walter Richardson, the heads of the city departments and other prominent persons. The proposed banquet to the explorer has been held in abeyance until commander Peary has conveyed his.wishes to the mayor. In anticipation of commander Peary's, return, the town buildings and harbor' shipping are gay with flags and the people ate on the tip-toe of expectation. SYDNEY, N. S., Sept. 20—Commander Peary has given emphatic denial to the assertion credited to Dr. Cook that he told the Eskimos that Dr. Cook was dead and that he consequently v^uld take possession of the supplies left there by Cook. As far as can be ascertained from members of the Roosevelt's crew the house built by Dr. Cook at Annotok and left In charge of Rudolph Francke was found unoccupied when the Roosevelt ar rived. Francke was trying to get a passage home, his authority for his departure being a letter he exhibited from Dr. Cook at Cape Thomas Hubbard. Dr. Cook's house had been empty for several weeks and the supplies therein were being spoiled. Francke sought permission to go to the United States on the Peary auxiliary ship Erik. This was granted him and he turned over an inventory of the supplies In Dr. Cook's house. Boatswain Murphy was then placed in charge of the house and its contents. He says he found that many packages had been broken open and their contents partially or totally removed. The stores were checked and the house, which was built of boxes, was taken down and erected a short distance away on higher ground, the first location having proved wet and uncomfortable. When Dr..Cook returned to Annotok he complained about the occupation of his house and its removal to a new position. Murphy says he explained the situation fully to Dr. Cook and it was agreed that the house be occupied jointly. NORTH CONWAY, N. H„ Sept. 20— Gen. Grealy, U.S.A., retired, talked briefly tonight regarding the discovery by Commander Peary's party of the stores Of the Grealy party In 1888. He sald\ "Those stores were left by me In 1886 when retreating southward. In 1888,, when Peary went north during the winter from his ship when wintering at Cape Durvllle, he was badly frozen and was obliged to seek shelter at my old quarters on Discovery bay. He then lost eight toes and was saved from death by the stores found by htm In good condition. I think it was nearly two months before he was able to return to his ship. There was left ail the books and other personal belongings of 25 men. Almost anything might be found as we took with us only our scientific records, diaries and the clothing which we wore, with ten pounds of selected personal property for each. PASSENGER BALLOONS COMPANY FORMED TO TRANSPORT PA88ENGER8 BY AIR ROUTES FROM BERLIN TO OTHER CITIE8 OF GERMANY BERLIN, Sept. 20—If present expectations are fulfilled Germany will have dirigible balloons and aeroplanes carrying passengers between Berlin and the principal cities of the empire by May, 1910, The Air Navigation company, whUh Is to perform this service, is being actively supported and no less than 20 financial institutions and men of wealth have subscribed to the company's stock. It is not expected to make money from the start, but the hope is entertained that it will be possible to cover expenses from the tourist and other trade. Several of the men interested In this new company are shareholders in the company that acquired the Wright patents tor Germany. THE VOTE IN MONTREAL Overwhelming Majority for Board of Control and Aldermanlc Reduction MONTREAL, Sept. 20—That Mont- realers seriously object to the bad methods which have been prevalent In late years at the ctly hall, as demonstrated by the royal commission, was made evident today when the people voted for the proposal to remodel civic administration by reducing the number of aldermen by one-halt and the creation of a board of control to have charge of the work of administration heretofore performed under surveillance of committees of the council. An alternative to the matter was a board of works to be composed of leading officials, and an overwhelming majority of the people voted for aldermanlc reduction, the creation of a board of control- and against the board of works, the vote standing: For reduction of aldermen, 19,585; against reduction, 1640; for board of control, 18,523; against, 2413; against board of works, 14,799; for, 3060. Every ward in the city declared for the reduction and the board of control and only two polls were in the negative, both located In alderman Mederlc Martin's division. Alderman Martin's name was mentioned on several occasions before the royal commission. He worked tooth and nail against the change. Grand Forks Minister Resigns GRAND FORKS, Sept 20—The congregation of Knox church listened yesterday to the flrst citation of Rev. T. G. MacLeod's resignation as minister of that church. The announcement came as a keen blow to many who have found Rev. MacLeod's work in the pulpit highly acceptable. Rev. MacLeod's holding the office of moderator of the Kootenay Presbytery Is an Indication of the value placed on his labors by his confreres. He is a man of Intense sincerity and Is scholarly and thoughtful beyond the average pulpit occupant and his place will not be lightly filled. As a citizen Rev. MacLeod has been active in promoting the city's Interests and ln elevating Its moral tone. Johnson's End Near ROCHESTER, Minn., Sept. 20—At 7:30 p. m. Dr. McNevlns said: "Gov. Johnson Is sinking very fast. His mind Is clear and he realizes that his condition Is very critical." The doctors have not given up hope, but the end seems a matter of only a few hours. CROOKS HERE Tells Convention Not to Rely on Governments LABOR CONGRESS OPENS DELEGATES WELCOMED BY CITY OF QUEBEC AND GOVERNMENT —BRITISH LABOR LEADER SPEAKS — MACKENZIE KING AND ASIATIC LABOR QUEBEC, Sept. 20—The 25th annual convention of the Dominion Trades and Labor congress opened here this morning. One hundred and fifty delegates from all parts ot Canada are in attendance. The delegates were welcomed on behalf of tbe local labor bodies by J. Desrosiers, president of- the Quebec and Levis Federated Trades and Labor council. Sir Lomer Gouin, premier of the province, on behalf of the government, welcomed the delegates. The government, he said, had done much, but would do more ln the cause of lather. Sir George Garnean, mayor of Quebec, welcomed the delegates on behalf of the city. Hon. Mackenzie King, minister of labor, addressing the delegates, remarked upon the amazing progress made by the trades and labor congress since Its origin In Canada, With regard to Asiatic Immigration, he assured the delegates that the dominion government had received no request to have the Grand - Trunk Pacific constructed by Asiatic labor, and thnt should such a request be received there would be ample time given for all representations to be made, Mr. King declared, however, that If Asiatics were not allowed entry the construction of the G.T.P. would cost an additional sum tn the next few years. Will C. Crooks, labor member of the British house of commons for Woolwich, was greeted with loud cheers. Mr. Crooks said tbe labor organizations had not yet reached that stage ln England when a premier and a mayor would come to welcome delegates to a convention. He warned the congress not to rely too much on labor departments in governments, saying that,he did not believe In placing too much confidence ln paternal governments. It reminded him of a story, he said, of a little boy who was asked'whtch he liked better, his aunt Mary op his aunt Jane: "I like them both," the lad replied. "Aunt Mary gives me some jam, but aunt Jane leaves it where I can get it myself," Touching on the dignity of the work- ingman, Mr. Crooks snld that a workman sometimes was heard to say: "I am only a poor workman." "For God's sake," said the labor leader, "don't apologize for that; let the fellow who doesn't work do that." The 20 delegates from Toronto have a number of Important subjects to bring before tbe congress. They have been, directed to reply to charges made against international trades unions by the Canadian Federation of Trades unions. Vice-president James Simpson will also have something to say regnrdlng the treatment of the United Mine Workers by members of the dominion government, Mr. Simpson jtaes n°t hesitate to say that the dominion government, In his opinion, is behind the manufacturers whsi are fighting the United Mine Workers in Glsce Bay. There will be a contest for the presidency, as the present occupant of the chair, A. Verville, it Is understood, will retire this time. Mr. Simpson, who has been vice-president for some, years wilt fight all comers for the position. BRAKEMAN KILLED Was Crossing Track While Train Was Shunting ELGIN, Man., Sept. 20 — A G.N.R. brakeman named Bar-net died here this morning from Injuries received last night at Fairfax. No one knows how the accident happened but It appears he was crossing tbe track between sections of the train while the crew wns shunting. He was 23 years old and 'has a wife and one child in Backus, Minn, Strathcona Leaving Canada ST. JOHN, Sept. 20—Lord Strath- ,cona and Mount Royal, Canadian high commissioner in England, passed through the city tonight en route to Montreal from Halifax in a special train, making the trip from Halifax to St. John, 276 miles in 6 hours and 15 minutes. His lordship expressed his pleasure with tlie evidences of prosperity in the maritime provinces and especially with tlie I. C. R. "It Is a great railway," he Bald, and then added that years ago he had considered It a one-horse affair. No Commission for Thaw PITTSBURG, Pa., Sept. 20—Without comment on the petition, JudgeB Cohen, Swearingen and Carnahan handed down a decision today refusing to appoint a commission to determine if Harry K. Thaw Is insane. The petition wbb filed last Friday in behalf of Attorney J. B. Graham of New- burgh, N. Y., who alleges he has a claim against Thaw of $2,964. PASSJYLAW Gity Council finally Passes Street Car Bylaw VOTE TAKEN OCTOBER 7 MAXIMUM FARE PERMISSIBLE FIXED AT FIVE CENTS-OTHER CHANGES IN ORIGINAL AGREEMENT—PAVING BYLAW8 INTRODUCED—STOP WASTE WATER At the council meeting last night the street railway bylaw passed Its final stages ln committee and was given its third reading. It will be submitted to the rate payers for ratification on Oct. 7. R. S. Lennie appeared for the .company, and A. M. Johnson, city solicitor, wafl also present. Several changes in the agreement were made ln committee. According to the revised agreement, the maximum fare permitted to be charged by the company within tho city limits Is not to exceed five cents, instead of ten cents as In the original contract. Children under five years of age will be carried free when accompanied by an adult. The rental for the second term of ten years was fixed at 6 per cent on the city's outlay. The city will guarantee Interest on the bonds up to 6 per cent. It was also stipulated that, should the company contemplate selling within the first 20 years, the city was to have the privilege of purchasing at whatever price may have been offfered by the ^prospective purchaser, should it desire to do so. The vote on the bylaw will be taken on Oct. 7, and the city clerk was appointed us returning officer. The payment of accounts amounting to $10,396.48 was authorized. The mayor reported that he had arranged for the deportation to Yorkshire of a man named Thornton, at a cost to the city of $100. The aldermen seemed to think ,it was money welt spent, The Union of Canadian Municipalities wrote suggesting the payment of the annual fee of $10 by -the city and Inviting a delegate to the meeting at North Vancouver In November. The payment was authorized*. Mrs, John Watson Wjjp protesting against the grading of*jircanley street and the raising of the sidewalk. It was decided that the city clerk shou'd write and explain the situation and state that the necessary petition had been received. The mayor brought up the matter of the waste of water by certain refrigerator plants of the city. He explained that in P. Burns and company's plant the water used wns pumped back and used repeatedly, while in other plants the water was only used once, entailing the consumption of an enormous amount of water. Tlie city engineer was asked to investigate and report to the council. The firms In question will be notified to discontinue the waste or meters wilt be installed. It was also mentioned that in one case a water motor larger than allowable was being used. Aid. Matthew reported that water ran down Stanley and Ward streets and was cutting up the school grounds. Referred to the city engineer. The necessary bylaws for financing the construction of cement sidewalks on Front, Ward, Vernon, Hall, Baker, Victoria, Silica, Josephine and Stanley streets were given their first and second readings. Aid. Kerr alluded to the fact that water ran from several buildings on to the sidewalks. In winter sheets of Ice would be formed. The police will be Instructed to take action.. The council adjourned until Sept. 27. Those present were the mayor and aldermen McMorrls, Kllby, Kerr and Matthew. DEPRECATES OPTIMISM Lord Northcliffe Regards Germany as Dangerous Neighbor PORTLAND Ore., Sept. 20 — Lord Northcliffe, editor of the London Tlmps, passed through Portland on Sunday, In an Interview regarding the peace of Europe, he sold: "We have the facts that Germany has refused to discuss her vast armaments, that the whole of her shipbuilding yards are engaged in naval construction, that scores of her leading writers make no secret of her Intentions, that she has on previous occasions made unprovoked and sudden attacks on other nations and that the vessels she Is building are destined for commerce destroying purposes and for fighting with an enemy and that it is near at hand, We also know that* the kaiser has declared in a public- declaration that the future of Germany is on the water. In the face of these significant Ifacts, I fear that any foolish optimism is merely to be deprecated." Lord Northcliffe left last night for San Francisco. Reform for Montreal MONTREAL, Sept. 20—Returns from all over the city go to show that the board of control and the reduction of the number of aldermen carried* by an overwhelming majority. SAVE FORESTS D. R. Wilkie's Advice to British Columbia CHANGE LICENSE SYSTEM H0PE8 THAT AS RESULT OF INVESTIGATIONS OF COMMISSION NOW AT WORK GOVERNMENT WILL TAKE ACTION—NELSON'S FUTURE That British Columbia should adopt a policy of conseration in regard to her timber wealth is thff opinion of D. R. Wllkle, general manager of the Imperial Bank of Canada, who, with William Ramsay of Rowland, Scotland and Peleg Howland of Toronto, directors of the same institution, spent the past couple of days in Nelson with J, M. Lay, manager of the local branch. Mr. Wilkie thinks that the wholesale destruction of the forests during tlie life of the present special licenses would not be in the Interests of the province and he hopes that as a result of the investigation of the commission appointed by the government to go into the whole matter the incentive: to do this may be removed. In the course of an interview accorded The Daily News Mr. Wilkie also dealt with a number of other matters including the country's general condition and took occasion to pay a compliment to Nelson and its people. Mr, Wilkie and the two directors, who are accompanying him, is visiting every part of the country where their bank is interested. As he said, they are seeing Canada from top to bottom. They have already been some weeks on their trip and have visited among other places Edmonton and Prince Albert In the north, as well as other parts of the prairies and the Pacific coast. They will also visit a number of the other cities before arriving in Toronto again, which they expect to do about Oct. 2 or 3. When seen at the Hume, where they stopped from the time of their arrival -in the city Saturday evening until their departure for the east this morning, Mr. Wllkle, in reply to questions as to his trip,-sa!d: "It has been very gratifying to rae to note the wonderful development of agriculture, timber, mineral and fishery Interests In British Columbia since I last visited the province three years ago. The result of this development Is apparent In the improvements which have been made in th° various cities, towns and villages of the province. Among these improvements I noticed in particular the many fine schools and hospitals which have been erected and equipped. "Tiie success of the past season's crop on the prairies Is going to do wonders for British Columbia. No province has such great undeveloped, natural resources. These are only awaiting prosperity In the neighboring provinces to enrich the people of British Columbia. In this connection I may say the public Is awaiting with great interest. If not anxiety, the investigation now being conducted by the commission appointed by the provincial government Into the whole timber and forestry question as it affects this province. The coin- mission's report will, no doubt, have great weight with the government and It Is, therefore, to be hoped that a conclusion will be arrived at which will result in the conservation of British Columbia's forest wealth, and prevent the sacrifice of one of the province's great assets, even to meet urgent calls of the present for revenue, The continuation of a policy which calls for the destruction of the forests during the period covered by the special licenses now In force would be suicidal. If the province requires what added revenue would be secured during the next few years for the improvement of highways, the building of railways, charities, etc., it would be much better to borrow upon capital account the sums required than to sacrifice the growing timber which If allowed to stand will later far more than pay off any money that may be borrowed to meet present necessities. I understand that-if the license holders are compelled to take full benefit of their opportunity to log the lands now held by them within the next 18 or 20 years the output of lumber during that period will exceed by mlllllons, if not billions, of feet the legitimate, requirements of the market. It would be much better tn extend the term of the licenses or make the regulations such as are in existence in other parts, renewable from year io year, rather than force the license holders to denude the forests," Concerning the general situation in Canada, Mr. Wllkle said: "Conditions have Improved Immensely within the past 12 months, but if the dominion, the provinces and the municipalities had not been successful in placing securities upon the London market the country would have found itself In n Bad dllemna. Canadian borrowings abroad have been enormous and have enabled public works to be carried out that otherwise would have come to a standstill. But there Is an end to borrowings abroad as to all things. All Interested must ln future exercise great care in the expenditure of money for which they are dependent upon outside investors. "Nelson gives promise,," added Mr. Wilkie in conclusion, "of. becoming an important centre but it will be years gefore It reaches its full development, , ^ depending, as it does, so much on th^ov agricultural development of the dlstr!^ and this again upon one brane&O - agriculture, fruit raising. There n? , ••e, however, all the elements necessary to a successful city. It Is beautifully situated, Its people are of a superior class and there are attractions in and around the city which will always make It a desirable place of residence," FIERCE TROPICAL STORM ALL GULF COAST 18 SWEPT BY DEVASTATING HURRICANE mim route ■!».■ When Grade is Found C. P. R. Will Build to Coast KOOTENAY TO VANG0UNER FOUR DEAD IN NEW ORLEANS- MOBILE IN GRIP OF STORM MOBILE, Ala., Sept. 20—With hurricane warnings issued today by the local weather bureau, with rapidly falling barometer and the waters of •Mobile bay backed up beyond Water street, more than two blocks from the river front, Mobile Is thoroughly alarmed. At 11:45 p. in. a gale of 45 miles an hour was sweeping the city. Property damage will exceed $100,000. PENSACOLA, Sept. 20—Blowing steadily all day at a velocity between 50 and 60 miles an hour, tne wind this afternoon increased to hurricane violence and indications were that it would Increase during the night. The ship Romen Coff, moored at Perdito wharf, toppled over on the wharf and Is in a precarious condition. Several barges loaded with lumber lost their cargoes and two were sunk near the western beach. Small boats all along the beach have been swamped and pounded to pieces. MOBILE, Ala., Sept. 20—Waves, mountains high, at 0 o'clock tonight were washing over the Biloxy, MIbs., railroad bridge. MOBILE, Sept. 20—At 11 p. m. the water is entering the Western Union telegraph office. The wind has changed and is blowing the water straight towards the city. Indications now point to a storm of severe proportions. LOUISVILLE. Ky„ Sept. 20—Communication with New Orleans, which was lost a few minutes before 5 o'clock this afternoon, has not been restored up to 7:15 tonight. The last report from New Orleans said the wind was blowing 40 miles an hour and that considerable damage had been done. Telegraph and telephone wires on all routes entering New Orleans are down. MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 20—Fragmentary reports from points in southern Louisiana ami Mississippi show thut a severe tropical hurricane Is sweeping along the gulf coast, damaging shipping, ruining the frail structures and seriously Impeding railroad traffic. Now Orleans, apparently the storm centre, has been cut off from communication since 4:30 this afternoon. NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 20—After attaining a velocity of 60 miles an iiour in New Orleans at 7 o'clock the west Indian hurricane reduced, at a late hour tonight, in its intensity. Four are known to be dead in New Orleans. GRADES WILL BE LOWER THAN THOSE ON MAIN LINE—MANY SURVEYS NOW BEING MADE- ELECTRIFICATION OF MOUNTAIN LINE8 STILL IN FUTURE DEBATINGJRECEDENCE QUESTION WHETHER BRITISH OR GERMAN ADMIRAL RANKS .ADMIRAL SEYMOUR BELIEVED TO HOLD SENIORITY BERLIN, Sept. 20—Admiral Von Koester, who is now nearlng New York, where he will represent the German navy at the Hudson-Fulton celebration, has no intention of Indulging with Admiral Seymour or anyone else in a question of precedence. It came to Admiral Von Koester's attention before be left Berlin that doubt had arisen whether he or Admiral Seymour held the highest rank. Admiral Von Koester and Admiral Seymour are old friends. WASHINGTON, Sept. 20—According to officials ot the United States navy department tlie question of precedence -between the German and British admirals at the Hudson-Fulton celebration at New York can be decided by a squint at the commissions of ue two officers. The admiral holding the commission bearing the earlier date should be given precedence, tbey say. It Is said that Admiral Sir Edward Seymour reached his rank Feb. 2, 1905, Land Gross Admiral Von Koester attained his present rank in December, 1U06. Rowdyism Must Be Stopped TORONTO, Sept. 20—In the police court this morning John Fulton and Samuel Evfson were convicted of disorderly conduct. They took part in riotous proceedings following n baseball game on Saturday between Rochester and Toronto. Each was fined ?10 and costs or 60 days in Jail. Magistrate Denlson In sentencing them said rowdyism at sporting events would have to be stopped. VANCOUVER, Sept. 20—"Will the C.P.R. establish a more direct route to the coast from the Kootenays as soon as practicable, that is, when surveys are made?" was the query made of sir. Thomas Shaughnessy, president of the C.P.R., on his arrival in this city on a trip of inspection to the coast. Sir Thomas replied as soon as practicable, which meant when the right grade was found, the company would be prepared to push through the line to Vancouver. "The project will mean much for both the development of the Kootenays and Vancouver," he said, "as It will mean quicker and cheaper transit of goods, since the grades when decided upon will be lower than those of the more northerly route. A continuation of the Crow's Nest line from Midway to Nicola may become a live Issue In the future but It has not yet been decided upon. There are many surveys being made, but more will have to be made before we can decide on the proper route." Replying to other queries Shaughnessy said his road had He said that t^e electrification of the mountain lines had been taken up only so far as securing data was concerned. Carrying out the idea was far from imminent. There were no new developments In the question of the Kootenay. Central from Golden to Fort Steele. After stating that it was not. the intention of tho company to rebuild the- Vancouver depot, Shaughnessy said: We have other matters of more vital importance to attend to in British Columbia. Vancouver will share in most, of these, but to disclosure them at this juncture would be premature." On ocean truffle he said the question of a better service on the Pacific was being given consideration, through removing the Atlantic Empresses to thnt line. The policy the company was entering was to bid for the Mexican trade. Concerning the grain trade via the Pacific route Shaughnessy said that, business would follow the easiest lines. Provision had been made for a sacking plant at Vancouver as well as for storage of 16,000 bushels but the trade was not coming this way. Tho company could be trusted to make any arrrange- ments demanded foT handling praln should It come by Vancouver. Vfce-pres-ident Whyte, who was with; the party, said that the company was giving proportionate rates to Vancouver as to Fort William. He believed grain was not coming this way because the cost of taking it from Calgary to Liver- poo] by the Tehnuntepee route or around the Horn was ten cents a bushel dearer than by the eastern route. Tlie latter cost he figured out ut 24.24 cents per bushel, as against 34.45 by Vancouver. He said that Mr. Strong of the Alberta-Pacific Elevator company of Calgary had told him he had no wheat to ship this way. Despite the above statement mayor Douglas has received a wire from Mr. Strong as follows: "Grain men in Alberta had satisfactory conference with Shaughnessy on a grain elevator nt Vancouver. Would suggest your board of trade arrange to interview him to urge importance of the undertaking." It is announced here today that E. J. Fader of New Westminster has purchased Aunts island, 800 acres in area, located In the Fraser river just below Now Westminster for an eastern syndicate which Intends to use the land for elevator and Industrial sites. The first announcement was that the purchase was made for the Canadian Northern but this is emphatically denied by all concerned. The outcome of the police court fight, covering the prosecution of a representative of the Glasgow Fire Insurance company by officers of the mainland board of fire underwriters, will probably be an insurance rate war. Mr. MnciJinnan this morning cabled to London for one of his ablest accountants to come out at once with the Intention of organizing a gigantic general scheme for getting the business of the city and district at lower rates. He states that previous to the police court action he had refused an invitation to join the board of the companies, deeming their rates excessive. Prosecutions and counter-prosecutions are now pending before the police magistrate, *^m~*m~~mm ————— •Kite SJattjj \%\m» TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 21 tt tt tt tt tt tt tt tt tt f tt tt tt tt tt tt tt tt tt tt tt tt tt tt tt m FORCED TO VACATE! The Royal Bank of Canada have purchased the block in which our store is situated, and have notified us that we must vacate by October 10th. because the bank is going to occupy our store. 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In sunshine hot Green tilings all consuming— All green tilings save the Idiot, Who is forever ibloomlne. Find another, ANSWKR TO YESTERDAY'S PUKZL E—Dark plus Rum minus Ark equals Drum NEWS OF THE DOMINION TORONTO, Sept. 20—Cobalt ore ship, meats for the past week totalled 412 tons. OTTAWA, Sept 20 — Sir John D. French Is not likely to visit Canada until next year, OTTAWA, Sept. 20—According to of-" ficlal figures Issued today, the wheat crop of the dominion for the year, Sept. 1,1908 to Sept. 1, 1909 totalled 101,923,- 140 bushels, OTTAWA, Sent. 20 — The Canadian trade commissioner at Bristol warns exporters against dumping apples on the London market. They should be distributed to different points of consumption ln the British Isles. OTTAWA, Sept. 20—The Canadian South African Memorial association, formed to locate the graves ot Canadians who lost their lives In the Transvaal, made Its final report dated Sept. 1. Subscriptions totalled $14,269.68, ot which 14000 was contributed by the federal government and $1000 by the Ontario government. Two hundred and forty-six Canadians fell during the war and 230 were burled ln South Africa. All of the graves have been suitably marked. At Harts river large monuments have ben erected. OTTAWA, Sept. 20 — The governor general has given permission to the architectural institute ot Canada to add the word "royal" to Its name, making It the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, in affiliation with the Royal Institute of Great Britain. . QUEBEC, Que., Sept. 20—L. Turgeon and his son of Beaumont were mowing in a Held when the son, who was working close to the father, accidentally Btruck his father In the leg with the scythe. The latter could not walk and fell unconscious. The Bon hastened for help, but when he returned his father was dead. OTTAWA, Sept. 20—Sir Daniel Morris and sir John Dickson Pointer, two British members'of the Royal commission to Investigate trade conditions between Canada and the West Indies, arrived in Ottawa today and were met by Hons. Fielding and Peterson, the two Canadian members of commission. Lord Balfour of Burleigh,, the; other British member, Is expected to arrive tomorrow when the first sittings of the commission will be held. When through here It will go to Toronto and then to Montreal and other eastern cities. MONTREAL, Sept. 20—In an attempt to escape from what they feared would be death from fire, Thomas Varlate and his wife yesterday jumped from the third storey window of their lodgings on Notre Dame street. Varlate was killed on the spot and the woman Is nbw in the hospital suffering from a broken arm and other Injuries. Use of a Babcock put the flames out. OTTAWA, Ont., Sept. 20—Canada's trade returns to the end of August show an Increase over last year. For the month the total trade was $55,- 889,031. Imports amounted to $30,- 241,376 and exports to $23,537,330. Duty collected during August was $5,- 301,157. During the first Ave months of the present year the total trade was $247,788,335, a gain of $38,130,261. Imports totalled $142,033,218 and exports $96,935,925. OTTAWA, Ont., Sept. 20—An order- in-council has been passed cancelling the reservation ot land granted to the Peace River Colonization and Land Development company of 1900 In the Peace river district. Under contract with the government they were given 388,000 acres of land at $1 an acre on condition of settling thereon 1,200 settlers within 20 years and at least 550 within the first eight years. The company has failed to bring the required number of settlers within the time limit and the government accordingly cancelled the reservation. MONTREAL, Sept. 20—A federation of Canadian clubs was definitely decided on at the meeting of the convention of the members of these bodies, representing all the important associations from Atlantic to Pacific. Although there will be a central association the Individual clubs will be left free to look after their own interests. The first president of the Association of Canadian clnbs Is W. H. D.Miller ot Montreal; vice-president C. R. McCul- lough of Hamilton; J. D. Mitchell, Winnipeg; Mayor Chisholm, Halifax; F. C. Wade, Vancouver. The appointment of a general secretary was left in the hands of the Montreal club. Odd Fellows' Grand Lodge SEATTLE, Sept. 20—The sovereign grand lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of the 'United States and Canoda opened today with 25,000 members from every state in the union present. A great parade will be held on Wednesday when 20,000 men In regalia led by the patriarchs militant will march through the town. Mlnard's Liniment Cures Dandruff. Rainier Beer le tne Beet Beer. C.P.R. CHANGES DIVISION FIELD TAKES PLACE OP LAGGAN ON MAIN LINE NEW TYPE OF FREIGHT LOCOMOTIVE BEING INTRODUCED The Pacific division ol' the C, P. R. has been shortened 20.4 miles, with the result that Field takes the place of Laggan as the eastern terminal of the division and the latter place ceases to exist as a divisional point, says the Vancouver Province. By the old main' line of the C. P. R. the distance between Pleid and Laggan was 16 miles, but by the new route through the spiral tunnels recently completed the distance is increased by the exact amount the main line was lengthened by .the tunnel route, viz., 4.4 miles. It is announced that the reason for the elimination of Laggan as a divisional point and the establishment of the eastern terminal at Field was that owing to the grade between Field and Hector the C. P. R. la forced to maintain a large amount of power at Field .In any event and it was considered that no good reason existed for the maintenance of two roundhouses and two large -forces of employees at points only 20.4 miles apart. The operating department force which had been quartered at Laggan has now been moved to Field and the roundhouse at the latter point has been enlarged by the addition of four stalls. The turntable at Laggan Is now being shifted to Field. The line between Field and Laggan haB been thrown into .the western division and It is now administered from Calgary, the headquarters of that division. The two Bpiral tunnels between Field and Hector are therefore now included in the western division. , In the course of about six weeks time there will appear on'the Pacific division of the railway one of the most remarkable locomotives on the continent or America, and the heaviest engine In Canada. It will be operated between Revelstoke and Field, and will he devoted exclusively to the hauling of freight trains,, it being the aim of the railway to handle more cars .per train over that section of the road than is now possible with existing power. The new -engine wilj be a Mallet articulated compound and with tender coal and water will weigh over 200 tons. The engine alone weighs over 365,000 pounds. This Mallet locomo-* tlve really consists -of two engines, as the boiler is divided In the middle. The body Is very long and in order to enable the engine to. readily take curves, it is provided with a flexible Joint located tn the middle of the boiler. In the past It has been found Impossible to put heavier power ln the old type of engine in service for the reason that bridges would not stand the extra weight confined ln the short body of the old type of locomotive. The new long-body type spreads the weight over a greater length of rail and thus enables the heavier and much more powerful engine to operate over bridges with perfect safety. , It is reported that in time the C. P. ,R. will add a number of Mallet artlcu- .lated compound engines to its power on the Pacific division. URGES ALBERTA ACTION FRANK PAPER DEAL8 WITH ROAD ACR088 BRITISH COLUMBIA SAYS PRAIRIE PROVINCE SHOULD CONNECT UP WITH IT A recent announcement by the minister of the department of lands and works of the British Columbia government, as contained in a recent news dispatch, has special Interest for this district, says the Frank Paper, published at Frank, Alta. An extract from the article in question reads: "In conversation with a reporter, Minister Taylor took occasion io assure him that the trunk road now under construction at different points along the pass from Elko to Crow's Nest would be completed by the end of next season. This road Is being constructed under the direction of engineers who have surveyed the entire line, and -the grades are being kept within easy lines, and when completed will be one of the finest driveways in the whole province. "While the project Is rapidly emerging from a mere dream to a. reality, It is beginning to dawn upon tbe minds of people well acquainted with the unsurpassed scenery of the pass that it will be a dream ot a ride to go sailing up and down these easy grades In automobiles and watch the lofty peaks of the mountains as they pass ln grand review. It will soon be possible to leave Lethbrldge in an auto and visit Fernle, Windermere and Qolden, on the main line of the C. P. R-. without tbe aid of a railway, coach." In view of the near approach of the completion of the British Columbia end of the wagon road through the Crows Nest pass, It seems singular that the Alberta government makes no move toward making a suitable connection with the road on the Alberta side of the mountains, especially In consideration of the fact that In building the British Columbia portion of the road the British Columbia government will be obliged to expend many times as much money as would the Alberta government to make a good road from the prairie to Crows Nest. As will be noted elsewhere In this Issue, the minister of public works has announced the Intention to extend the telephone service to Crows Nest to connect with a private line coming from the west. This Is much needed, but surely It will not be considered of greater importance than a good wagon road to connect with the splendid project of the neighboring province. It would be unfortunate in the extreme If stinginess in the use of funds allotted to public works should lead the government into the adoption of a policy which would afford so striking a contrast between conservative and liberal government as would failure of the Alberta government to make provision, and that speedily, for this most of all needed improvement. CHURCH GOING DECLINE VARIETY OF REASONS FOR FALLING OFF IN ATTENDANCE IS GREAT BRITAIN BECOMING LESS CHRISTIAN? (London Telegraph.) It Is generally admitted that ot late years church going has declined and it is customary to ascribe the falling oft mainly to tbe changed habits of the people, brought about by modern facilities for travel and recreation whloh were undreamt of in former days. But whether the neglect of public worship has been accompanied by a decline ln religious belief is a question on which there is & wide difference of opinion. Recently Dr. C. P. Aked of New York, and formerly of Liverpool, asserted that whatever Christianity England possessed is rapidly approaching vanishing point. On this startling'dictum opinions of no little Interest have been elicited from various prominent divines by a contributor to the Quiver, who put to them the question "Is England becoming less Christian?" The great majority by no means shared Dr. Aked's pessimism. That there is less church going they are agreed, and modem restlessness as exemplified In the week ends and the passion for motoring, 1b held to be largely responsible. The bishop ot Durham takes a gloomy view. He fears that the power ot Christian belief Is "ebbing." Defection from worship Is, he thinks, less among the thinking and progressive people than among the unthinking and the unpro- gressive, who make pleasure and sport their gods. Dr. Moule adds that among the deeper tendencies must be reckoned the Irreverent handling of the scripture, while among the more concrete obstacles are the restlessness largely developed by modern locomotion and the consequent disintegration of home life and the lowering of the whole idea of parental duty and influence. Prebendary Eardley-Wllmot views with great anxiety the present ways of spending the Sabbath, for which he blames the bicycle, the motor car and th'e week end. The number of Sunday school teachers from both upper and middle classes of society, bas, he says fallen deplorably during the last two years. On the other hand, Prebendary Carllle, leader of the Church Army, declares with emphasis that general Christianity is by no means declining and a similar opinion Is expressed by Canon McCormlck, rector of, St. James' Flccadlly. As to the complaint of some people that the church is out of touch with them, the Canon doubts whether the church ever would be with these critics. Nonconformist contributors generally scout the idea that any real decline Is In progress, although outward conditions may he changing. For any lessening of public interest in religion they are inclined to blame the churches rather than the non-churchgoers. Dr. Archibald Fleming of St. Columbia's Belgravia, makes a significant admission. One ot the reasons, he thinks why thoughtful, young people stay away from church Is the fact that "politics have been deplorably drawn Into association with religion, particularly by Nonconformity ln England and dissent in Scotland. When this 1b the case religion is inevitably discredited." Another reason is that the clerical profession does not attract a sufficiently large proportion ot men of first class mental attainment. Dr. Fleming, unlike some of his colleagues, is loath to attribute whatever decline there may be to the'Indifference of the wealthy. Dr. Clifford confidently asserts thlat Christianity! is advancing and says it is a mistake to Identity Christianity with churches—real with official Christianity. He attributes the decline ln church going to the wonderful fullness of the life ot the day, and to the inordinate lust tor wealth and pleasure. In his view, the falling oft is chiefly from the rich and idle class. The Rev. Bernard Snell attributes the waning ot public Interest in the church to the fact that the vocabulary of the pulpit has become "sounding brass." Stock Market _ "LONDON" Sept." 20—The" following changes are noted ln the prices of Canadian securities this week: Dominion of Canada C. P. R. 60-year bonds, 1938, lOOVfcs to lOltfs. Manitoba Sterling bonds, 1(123, 107s to 109s. Dominion nf Canada Registered stock Inscribed 1947, 70s to 81s. Accidentally Hanged ROCHESTER, Sept. 20—Albeit Anderson, 13 years of age, Is dead. While performing gymnastic tactics In his father's barn on a rope tied to a ladder, he accidentally hanged himself. No Street Cart OMAHA.Sept. 10—At president Taft's request no attempt will he made to run street can In Omaha during his visit. Aslnltr lesr II the Brat tn*. TUESDAY ...... SEPTEMBER 81 «he ffiattS %\mn* W MOB fHHM Dollars Coming Your Way GREAT EXHIBITION SALE OF CLOTHING Men's and Boys' Furnishings, Hats Caps, and Shoes, at Greatly , Reduced Prices __, Special Sale of Men's Suits The very best quality, none better anywhere usually sold at $25 and $30, on sale at $19.00. Suits worth $20 and $22.50 tor $14.79 $10.00 and $12.00 Suits for $6.75. The Best* In Boys' Clothes At bargain prices. At prices $2.60, $3, $4, $5, and $0. Perfect Fitting Dress Shirts—Values $1 and $1.25, on sale at 75 cents. Men's Working Shirts—Extra good wearers, worth $1 for 50 cents. Underwear for Fall and Winter Wear—From the best makers. All wool underwear value $1,25 for 75c. per garment; $1.50 value for '•11.0a, A full range ot hoy's underwear, all prices. .. HAT8 OF ALL KINDS ... Hard and Soft The celebrated Harrington Hat, regular $3 grade for $2.25. Stetson Hats for $3.76. Good hats, worth up to $3 for $1, The newest and best shapes. GENT'8 FURNISHINGS Collars 15c, or 2 tor 25c. Ties, 75c, for 50c Ties, 35c for 25c. Handkerchiefs, white or colored, for 6o. SOCKS All wool, extra good wearing, 35c value for 25c, or 5 pairs for $1.00. Cashmere Socks, 25c, fancy socks, 35c, and 50c, for 26c. The Store Where "Men Who Know" Buy Clothes BROWN (Si) CO. 405 BAKER STREET To Produce Best Results Flour Must Be Properly Aged MILLS with insufficient' storage capacity are forced to ship their flour before it is properly aged. Underaged flour requires expert handling in order to secure even fair results. In our big warehouses in six different cities we have storage capacity for 370,000 (98-pound) bags. We are thus able to store "Purity" Flour until it is. properly aged. You can never get underaged flour if you always specify "Purity." Good results come easiest and surest with "Purity" Flour. "More Bread and . Better Bread." puRiry FLOUR Purity Flour Is packed in j, 14, 24, 49 and 89 pound cotton sacki. Also barrels aad half-barrels. WESTERN CANADA FLOUR MILLS CO., LTD. Office, Winnipeg, Manitoba. COWANS " PERFECTION * COCOA (NAPIEIMFIABEL) Its richness and exquisite flavor give an added delicious- ness to homemade "sweets" and dainties. Be sure you get COWAN'S —the cocoa, with the Maple Leaf Label. THE COWAN CO. LIMITED. TOBOsTfO. 133 SALE BREAKS RECORD CONCRETE PIER FOR McGILLVRAY COMPANY NOW FINISHED HANDSOME NEW HOTEL WILL BE ERECTED COLEMAN, Alta., Sept. 2—The concrete pier for the McGlllvray Creek Coal and Coke company's steel tipple is finished and ready tor steel, and the large brick powerhouse of the company Is well under way and will be completed in about ten days. Like the machine shop, it is a handsome stone structure and makes a very imposing appearance from the railroad. Contractor Edmund Disney has a large force of men at work on the office building of the company and will have it completed eavly in October. The interior will be far enough along to permit the moving of the offices on the first of the month. The Alberta government telephone line has been completed' to the townsite and connections will be made with the company's office by the end of tha week. One of the leading architects of Spokane is preparing plans for the new bote!, to be built by a Nelson, B. C, syndicate, on the corner of Third avenue and Second street, and bids will be called for some time next week. The hotel will contain ISO rooms and will have steam heat and all modern conveniences. The grading of the railroad siding has been completed and is now ready for the rails. The ties are all on the ground and it is expected that the iron will be laid in the course of tho next ten days. The construction of the electric railroad connecting tho mines with the plant is well under way. The ties and steel are on the ground and will be laid as fast as tho grading is completed. The development at the slope is progressing very rapidly and about eight tons of conl are being mined daily. Contractor Disney bas the lumber on the ground for foiir houses which he is building for private parties on the townsite. Woru has been received that another shipment of material has been made and will be here in a few days. The material for the steel tipple and the machinery for the powerhouse, together with the equipment for 'the electric 'road, will arrive about Oct. 1, when B. J. Neville, vice president of the C. O. Bartlett ft Snow company, Cleveland, Ohio, general contractors,; will arrive with a number of structural Iron workers and other mechanics to take up Its construction. The sale of Carbondale townsite lots bas broken the record in this part of the country. Perhaps it is because of the enormous operations of the McGlllvray Creek Coal and Coke company, or perhaps It Is because of the town's very favorable location. At any rate more lots have been sold in the new townsite since tbe sale opened than any we have any record of. In all nearly. 200 lots have been sold, of which the majority has been bought by local people. Telegrams from merchants of adjoining towns reserving business lots on the main streets have been received, and many deals closed. Among out of town buyers the most prominent is that of the Nelson, B. C, syndicate, who purchased four lots on the corner of Second street and Third avenue. Other buyers are as follows: James Roberts, secretary of the Miners' union, Moyie, B. C; James Wade of Corbin, B. C; Harry Ringrose of Cascade, B. C; J. R. Poole of Cascade, B. C; F. D. Le- mleux of Rossland, B. C; Mary McDonald of Phoenix, B. C; Leask & Johnston of Cranbrook, B. C; Elizabeth McN. Duncan of Salmon Arm, B. C; Thomas J. Thomas of Coal Creek, B. C; Walter Price, Coal Creek, B. C; George Martin, Hillcrest, Alta.; Sarah Ann Smith of Corbin, B. C; Thomas J. Smith of Corbin, B. C; Thomas Parry of Corbin, B. C. David Clarke of Fernie, B. 'C, as well as a number of others. Many buyers have announced their intention to build . immediately at Carbondale and much activity Ib looked for in and around the townsite in the near future. THE NEWS* DAILY PATTERN MISSES' SHIRTWAIST Pai»l8 Pattern No. 3024 All Seams-AlloVed This simple girlish model is excellent for development in law-n, dimity, naln- sook, china silk, messaline and voile. The front and back are laid in groups of tucks, tbe stitching terminating at yoke deptb in front and extending to the waistline in the back. The chemisette may be omitted if a fancy waist is desired. The pattern is in three sizes, 13 to 17 years. For a miss of 15 years tbe waist will require 3 5-8 yards of material 20 Inches wide, 3 1-8 yards 24 Inches wide, 3 yards 27 inches wide, 2 yards 3G inches wide or 1 7-8 yards 42 inches wide, with 5-8 yard of allover lace 18 inches wide, and" 5 yards soutache braid. Price of pattern 10 cenis. Please send tbe above mentioned pattern as per directions given below, to Name No Street Town Province Measurement—Waist Bust Age (if child's or miss' pattern) Caution—Be carefiti to enclose above illustration and send size of pattern desired. When the pattern is bust measure you need only mark 32, 34, or whatever it may be. When the waist measure, 22. 24, 26 or whatever it may be. If a skin give waist and length measure. When miss' or child's pattern write only the figure representing the age. It is not necessary to write Inches or years. Patterns cannot reach you in less than ten dayB from the date of your order. The price of each pattern Is 10 cents In cash or postal order. Do not send stamps. Address The Dally News Pattern Dept, Nelson, B.C. REBEL PUT TO DEATH Execution Takes Place In Sight of the Palace and In Presence of Harem, , FEZ, Sept. 20—El Roghi, the rebellious subject of tbe sultan of Morocco, who recently was brought here a prisoner in an iron cage* was put to death on Sunday in sight of the palace and in the presence of the impeilal harem. The putting to death of the rebel appears to have been the infuriated sultan's reply to ihe protest of the French consular agents against the torture inflicted by the sultan's soldiers on rebellious Moors who had been brought captives to Fez, though, as a result of the protest, the followers of El Roghi were released. Bold Burglary PITTSBURG, Pa., Sept.'20—Walking boldly into tbe store of J. C. Smith here, while the proprietor was counting the day's receipts yesterday, a masked man covered Smith and four employees with a revolver and demanded the money. He" secured $100 by threatening to shoot anyone who sounded the alarm. He escaped. Smith notified the authorities. Well Known Burglar QUEBEC, Sept. 20—A. Wilson, alias Gordon, arrested ln connection with the Banque Provinciate robbery at Ya- macbiche, was identified today as a well known burglar named Ryan from the United States. He will be taken to Yamachlche. THE FINEST TEA THE WrRLD PRODUCES "SALADA" Sold only In Sealed lead Packets At all Grocers 40c, 50c, and 60c, per pound TEA SPECIAL! Three Motor Cauoes, 18 to 20 feet, at a special reduction. Prices ranging from (200 to $275. Carry eight people, make over eight miles per hour. One man can handle easl.y on shore or In a sea. . Like our well known boats and canons they are made of the best material money can buy. Write or call at, . Lindsay's Boat House We sell everything which Is good that floats. FALL MILLINERY STYLES MEAGHER & -CO. ARE SHOWING SOME BEAUTIFUL MODELS FIRM HAS WINDOWS DRESSED FOR THE EXHIBITION That nothing is so dear to a woman's heart as her new hat is very evident from the crowds that have flocked to Meagher's millinery opening, From Tuesday morning to Saturday evening Miss Wllloughby and her assistants have been as busy as bees, trying on hats for their many customers. The number of hats sold and orders taken so far make it evident that business will be brisker than ever this season.' The opening styles show that the large hat is still in the ascendant, for the picture shapes and the much talked-of turbans are large In size, and many of the picture shapes are very large. Toques and turbans take a leading place this fall. The large shapes have the high side roll sharply bent up or the roll gradually rounded. To wear these styles properly the hair must be built out at the hack, which makes a very smart coiffure. Among tbe many beautiful patterns displayed we specially noticed a large hat of white moire, faced with black velvet and trimmed with*'a sheath of black orchids; also a very striking turban in gray-violet velvet. A fawn color ostrich plume, mingled with aigrette in the same color, with tortoise shell ornament holding it in place, Is poised on the left side and another tortoise shell ornament is on the right, the brim being 3 inches high and the turban 13 inches across the top. However, with so many beautiful models, each a picture in itself, distinctions become Invidious. A personal visit will give everyone pleasure. Very fluttering remarks have also been made lately on the two show windows of Meagher's store. These were specially thought out by Mr. Williams for bis firm's fall opening, and show the latest styles in suits, millinery, furs and blouses In a very artistic and pleasing manner. Ample space lias been allowed to show off each article to the best advantage, and the very effective backgrounds throw into relief the charming millinery creations, beautiful furs and stylish suits that this store has ready for fall business. We hope to see every store along Baker street make a special effort in their window dressing for fair week and so add to the attractiveness of our beautiful city. COMMERCIAL BASIS New South Wales Dailies Criticise Attitude of Canadian Delegates LONDON, Sept. 20—According to tbe Chronicle's Sidney dispatch tlie ■majority of the Sidney dailies adopt a high tone and argue that the quest of a preference should be in an imperial spirit and not merely from the point of view of local interest. They point out that the Canadian delegates to the Congress of Chambers of Commerce of the Empire adopted a purely commercial basis, while the Australians, who did not initiate the debate, adopted an imperial basis and discussed the British and political aspects of the question. Methodist Bishop Dead TOKIO, Sept. 20—Bishop Seth Ward of the Methodist Episcopal church South, died this afternoon. The bishop arrived in Kobe last month on his regular tour of inspection of the Methodist missions of Japan and he was taken ill shortly after his arrival. Last week he was reported aa gradually sinking and tlie fatal termination of his illness was not unexpected, Bishop Ward,' whoso homo was in Houston, Texas, sailed from San Francisco* late in July to make his annual inspection work of Mb church's foreign missionary work. Editor Injured MANAHUAKRN. N. J., Sept. 20-*An automobile containing three men and a boy turned turtle on the shore boulevard, near here, today and one man was injured. He is understood to be Col. George Harvey, editor of Harper's Weekly. He suffered a bruised shoulder and Internal injuries. Mlnard's Liniment Cures Burnt, etc. Rainier Beer is the Beit Bier, COLUMBIA Records for September 10-in. Doable Disc 85a •Owing to tlie continued popularity and demand for sectaln selections which formerly appeared in our single face catalogue, we are reissuing as parts ot a new double disc, sections below marked thus* % Los Favorites lVal3) Band •Gavotte Stephanie, orchestra, Arpa de Oro IVals) Band. Tho Flowers—Homaace Mandolin solo. *Le Brasseur de Preston, Overture Band. •Ernani—Selection. Band. Hush A Bye, O Baby, tenor solo. Sweet Miss Mary (Coon Ballad), tenor solo. I'll Go Where You Want Me to Go, tenor solo. •Saved by Grace, tenor solo. Good Night, Good Night, tenor solo. There'll Come a Day, baritone and tenor duet. My Wife's Gone to the Country, Hurrah! Hurrah!. Bar. and tenor solo. That's a Plenty, baritone solo. You've Got Me Going, Kid, ten. solo. I'm WaltrWait-Waitmg, sopnuno solo. Havana—How Did the Bird Know That?, baritone solo. I'll Be there With Bella on, soprano solo. Liza—Williams and Van Alstyne, quartette, male. Under the Irish Moon—Meyer. Tenor solo. Strathspey, accordion solo. High Level Hornpipe, accordion solo. Let's Go Back to Baby Days, quartette, male. Havana—Cupids' Telephone, baritone Willi chorus. A fine 12 inch Double Disc, ?1.25. Two sacred selections: Oh! That will be Glory, tenor. Israfel, baritone. Indestructible *r Cylinder - - TtjC If You Were Mine—Two Step, hand. Don't be an Old Maid, Molly, tenor solo. I'm Awful Glad I Met You. My Wife's Gone to the Country, Hurrah! Hurrah! Baritone solo. Under the Irish Moon, tenor solo. Wild Chemties, Xylophone solo. Please Don't Tell My Wife, .baritone solo. Lize, vocal quartette, male. That's a Plenty, baritone solo. King Cotton March—Sousa, band. Shipmates (Original )vaudev!Ile. Take Me Up With You Dearie, baritone solo. Come Out, June Moon, tenor solo. Monte Crlsto Waltz. I've Got Rings on My Fingers, soprano solo. Love Me, Baby Mine, baritone and tenor solo. I Want Somebody to Play With Me, tenor solo. Street Piano Medley. BHtz and Blatz at the Seashore, vaudeville. Googy.oo, soprano and tenor. La Marseillaise, band. There'll Come a Day, baritone and tenor. Bye-Bye, Ma Honey, -negro shout Barn yard Galop (Kildriki) band. Fletcher Bros., Ltd., VANCOUVER Solo distributors (or B. C. W. G. THOMSON, Local Agent. To Gentlemen Who Wear High Grade Tai'or- Made Clothes Wo hnve the most up to date stoclt ot English Worsteds, Tweeds, Serges, Cheviots and Venetians In Kootenay. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Armstrong & Ikin Madden House Block Ward St. Phone 61 For Salt By CANADA DRUG AND BOOK CO. HOTEL DIRECTORY (he Office ___ Drop ln ud sample tbe newest Importation King William IV. (v. o. p.) Scotch Whiskey This whiskey It guaranteed 60 yean old before bottled at Lelth, Scotland. Btmeoher wt terra nothing hat tha best llquers, wines, whiskeys, heart and cigars on the market. YOUNG A BOVD, Proprietors. Silver King Hotel Baker Strut, Nelaon. Regular Boarders, 16.00 per weak. Ratee 11.26 per day. Beat 26 Cent Meal In the City. WM. NEUENDORF, Prop. Nelson Hotel Bar Baker Street, Nelson, B. C. INK AND WARD, Props. Try a "GIN RICKEY" Hade from California limes, specially Imported. Fo,' a cool, satisfying smoke Try "A Savannah" Cigar Bartlett House Q. W. BARTLETT, PROP. The best $1.00 a day bouse ln town. A Miner's Home. ' Kootenay Hotel MRS. MALLETTE, Proprietress. A home for everybody. Every convenience given to the travelling public Electric piano. Cuisine unexcelled. Rates $1 per day. Sherbrooke House NELSON, B. O. One minute's walk trom C. P. R, station. Cuisine unexcelled; well and ventilated. BOYER BROS., Proprleton. Empire Hotel (Late SuanyHlde.) Baker Street, Nelson. The hoise la thoroughly rtmodellei throughout. Clean rooms. Weekly Boarders 16.00. Rates (1.00 per day it. Temperance house; home comforts; best eook ln the city. MRS. J. E. HARRIS, Proprietress. Athabasca Saloon Cor, Baker and Kootenay Sta, Noted- house for Big Beer, best brands of Wines and Liquors and Union Cigars In stock. IVENS & PHILBERT, PROPS. CLUB HOTEL Cor. Stanley and Silica Sts. Newly furnished, renovated throughout. The best dollar a day house west of Winnipeg. Big schooner Beer or Half aud Half 10c. Special rates to steady boarders. JOHN GRANT, Prop. NtLSON CAfE LARGE COMMODIOUS DINING ROOM PROMPT AND COURTEOUS SERVICE. MEALS SERVED AT ALL HOURS ELEGANTLY FURNISHED R00M8 IN CONNECTION A. AUDET, Proprietor Phone 275. Hotel Outlet ________ Greatly enlarged, now furnishings, modern conveniences .large balconies, dancing pavilion, new row boats. Fishing, Boating, Bathing, Sandy ■each .Tbe beBt place to spend your vacation. Write or wire lor rooms G. A L. SNOW, PROPS. ROSSLAND. THB HOFFMAN ANNEX. ROSSLAND. B. C.-Green & Smite, Props. Centrally located. European and American plan. Commercial travellers will find light, comfortable sample rooms, a ■pedal dining room and excellent accommodations at Tlie Hoffman. Baths, bowling alley, steam laundry. PHOENIX HOTEL BROOKLYN. PHOENIX, 3. O.- Ths only up to date hotel In Phoenix. New frost cellar to roof. Best sample -rooms In the Boundary. Bath room la connection. Steam heat Opposite Ores! Northern depot. James Karehall. prop. ARROWHEAD. m UNION HOTEL, ARROWHBAD- apeclal attention given to commercial Hen and tourlite. First clue sample rooms. Finest scenery In Brltleh Colim- bla, everlooklng Upper An-ow lake. W, J. Llfhtbu-na, proprietor. GRaND FORKS, B.C. PROVINCE HOTEL-Grar.d Forks, B. 0., |b tho newest and bi-st appointed hotel in the Interior of British Columbia, and offers Lo the travelling public the best accommodation obtainable. The building Is all newly furnlahed throughout and le the only fire proof hotel In the city. E. Larson, Proprietor. COMAPLIX QUEEN'S HOTEL - Comapllx, Crlet Young, Prop. Beet of wines, liquors and cigars. Travellers to Fish Creek will find eicellont accommodation at this hotel. Sample room for commercial travellers Is 16 x 66, one of tlio largest In the Kootenais. Sheep Creek Mining properties for sale, A. L0N0HUR8T, Salmo, B.C. i roue mm §n*u8 sww* TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 21 i We Sell High Class Goods jj At We Give Away Absolutely Free of Cost& * Low Qass Prices This applies to all our lines. Our immense purchases (we buy for some thirty general stores and some two hundred and fifty trading posts at once) and our system ot BUYING FOR CASH enables us to sell you a first quality article at prices usually asked for inferior goods. Lumbermen's and miners' supplies, Hudson's Bay blankets and bedding, boots and shoes of all styles, tents and oil skin clothing, a full range of New Up-to-Date Winter Clothing and Gents' Furnishings Fresh aad choice Groceries and Provisions, the best which the world I can produce. ; 4 Come, examine and he convinced that it pays to trade at this J store. X ii The Hudson's Bay Stores jj Tlie People's Common Seat, Medical Adviser, b Plata BajUsh, or Medicine Simplified, br R. V. Pierce, M. D., Chief Coon-Mat Pbyilcan to tbe faTalloV Hotel aad Str- lioal Iaatitate at Butalo, a book of 1008 large pales and over 700 lllaatmlioas, la •trom parte torero, to tor one stadias 31 one-cent stamps to corer ottf of mailing eaoVor ,la French Cloth binding for SO itampe. Over 680,000 oopies of this eoetplek) Family Doctor Bosk were sold in cloth binding at regular price of 11.50. Afterwards, one aad a hall million oopies were fir— ewer as ebon. A new, up-to-date reriied edition ii now reedy far mailing. Better eead NOW, before all are gone. Address Would', Di»- nwuun tJaoKU, Assocubon, R. V. Pierce, M. D., President, Buffilo, N. Y. DR. PIERCE'S FAVORITE PRESCRIPTION THE ONE REMEDY for woman", peculiar eOtaenta good enough that its makers ere not afraid to print on its ootslde wrapper He awry ingredient. No Secrets—No Deeeptioek THE ONE REMEDY for women which eooaajat no alcohol aad aw habit-forming drags. Mode from tmthre medloinel force! roots at well ectehHahed enrathro ___ x**************************************************** % CANADA'S GREATEST WESTERN SCHOOL Sprott-Shaw BUSINESS INSTITUTE Vancouver, S, C, The best equipped school watt of R. I. 8PROTT, B. A„ Har Toronto. ■"A *r oatalogne. IIHIIIIIItttl"" ......»«»»aaa.ianatee««o«*o7 T^s———=m Imperial Bank of Canada HEAD OFFICE, TORONTO Capital Authorized $10,000,000 Capital Paid Up $5,000,000 Reserve Fund $5,000,000 D. R. WILKIE, President HON. ROBT. JAFFRAV, Vice-Pret. BRANCHE8 IN BRITISH COLUMBIA: Arrowhead, Cranbrook, Fernle, Golden, Kamloops, Michel, New Michel, Moyie, Nelson, Revelstoke, Vancouver and Victoria, SAVINGS DEPARTMENT Interact allowed on deposits at current rate from data of deposit . NELSON BRANCH J. M. LAY, Manager. Canadian Bank of Commerce HEAD OFFICE, TORONTO ESTABLISHED 1867 B. E. WALKER, President. Reserve Fund 6,000,000 ALEXANDER LAIRD, Gen. Man. Paid-up Capital $10,000,000 TRAVELLERS' CHEQUES The new Travellers' Cheques recently Issued by this Bank are a most convenient way In which to carry money when travelling. They are issued in denominations of $10, $20. $50, (100 and $200 and the exact amount payable in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Holland, Italy, Norway,.Russia, Sweden and Switzerland is stated on the face of each cheque, while ln other countries they are payable at current rates. The cheques and all information regarding them may be obtained at every office of the bank. , NELSON BRANCH J- L. BUCHAN, Manager BANK OF MONTREAL Something New In A new Idea in loose leaf albums. v«...»-..—0 . -■— -— New leaves can be added or old ones Photo Print Albums s:vt™br.ecta°gedwlththe,eastPM- We would like you to see these. They are a really good thing and very handsomely made up. In 6x7 (size of leaves) they cost $2.50. In 7x10 (size of leaves) they cost $3.25. In 10x12 (size of leaves) they cost $4.25. We have also just opened up a line of albums to sell for 15c., 20c, 30c. and 50c. each, that are beauties for the money. COME AND SEE THEM. W. a. THOMSON .»._■* Bookatnler and Stationer pie gktUg fUwfl^ Published at Nelson Every Horning Except Monday, by News Publishing Company, Limited W. O. McMORRIS Manager MR. WILKIE'S VIEWS •U,I0MN (Established 1S17) •etital All Paid Up ....$14,400,001 Rett HEAD OFFICE MONTREAL It, Hen. Lord Strathcona and Meant Royal, O. C. M. «, H Hon. Sir. George Drummond, K. C. M. a, Preeldeni Mr Edward S, Cltutton, Bart, Vice President and Gen. Mtntftr. 4 BRANCHES IN BRITISH COLUMBIA Amttrtng, Endorty, Greenwood, Kelownt, Nelson, Now Beaver, Nla.lt, Now Westminster, Roetltint, Srnnmerland, Vaiteoavor, VeneM, Y'tterla, Chlllawaok, Hatmtr. NELBON BRANCH L. B, BEVEBER, Manager. The Royal Bank of Canada INCORPORATED 1SSS. Capital $4,800,000 Reserve $5,500,000 Total Assets $58,000,000 A general banking business transacted. Savings Bank Department at all offices Savings Bank Department at all offices. Interest allowed on deposits of one dollar and upwards at highest current rates, compounded half yearly. Money may be withdrawn without delay. Nelson Branch We receive Accounts of Corporations, firms and Individuals on favorable terms and shall be pleased to meet or correspond with those who contemplate making changes or opening new accounts. A. B. NETHERBY, Manager MIGHTON & CAVANAUGH BROKERS NELSON, B. C. Phone 110 SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION WE WILL BUY 1000 McOllllvhray Creek Coal.. J .88*4 200 B. C. Copper • •«» IS. A. Scrip 480.00 300 Snowstorm ion. 2000 Portland Canal "» 1000 Lucky Jim •*» 3000 Yale-Kootenay Ice U"«r WE WILL SELL 500 Nugget Gold Mines ...,..-• .JJ 34 Western Coal & Coke .... 2.00 800 McOmivray Creek Coal .. .33-A 2000 New Republic JJ 2000 Diamond Vale Coal JjJ™ 500 International Coal ._• «JJ 300 Canadian Marconi *••» In another portion of today's Issue appears an Interview with Mr. D. ■ R. Wllkle, general manager of the Imperial Bank of Canada and one of the leading financial men of the country, ln which he deals interestingly with a number of matters. One point was touched upon which the people of British Columbia, as a whole, do not sufficiently grasp, and that is the almost Illimitable extent of the province's undeveloped resources. As a banker and as a business man Mr. Wll- Jtle is able to grasp the situation and 'to see something at least of the bright future in store for British Columbia. A subject upon which Mr. Wllkle dwelt at some length was that of tbe conservation of the province's forest wealth. What he said upon this subject is in line with the best thought, in this province. People generally i agree with his view that it would be the greatest possible mistake to sacrifice the province's timber wealth needlessly. Just what means should be adopted to prevent this, .however, can well be left for the present with the commission which is engaged Investigating the whole forestry question. Mr. Wlikle's remarks about Canada's borrowings abroad sound a warning to which the people of this country would do well to take heed. There Is such a thing as going too often to the well. Canada's present development has been brought about to a large extent through the outside capital brought into the country, and it Is Bare to say that a reasonable amount of it will be forthcoming as required for long years to come. At the same time the people of Canada should, not let the fact that they have secured large sums of money In tbe past and that more can be secured lead them Into undertakings beyond the country's present resources. If they do they will find themselves unable to secure what money they require. He would be a poor friend of Canada who would try to Btop the wheels of legitimate progress, but at tbe same time those In control of affairs should be careful not to discount tne future to too great an extent as there Is perhaps a tendency in some directions to do. The money markets of the world can be surfeited with Canadian securities as with any others. that the C. P. R., of which he is the president, intends constructing a direct line to connect the Kootenays with the coast is extremely Interesting, but it Is not by any means definite enough to be very reassuring. The C. P. R. has had the construction of such a line under consideration for some years, but that is as' far as the matter has yet got. What the people of the interior, and the people of the coast also, If they are alive to their own interests, want, is the building of a line such as referred to with the least possible delay. At present the people of a very large section of the interior are practically shut off from the coast through lack of railway facilities. Trade is being dally diverted east and south that should belong to Vancouver and other coast cities. Just at present the people of Vancouver are very much Interested In tbe shipment of Alberta wheat through that port to Mexico and Europe. Prom a Vancouver standpoint it would be a very desirable thing to have a large amount of wheat shipped that way each year. It would be a big thing for the city. But while the people of Vancouver are seeking hard to build up their city in that way they are neglecting the I opportunity that lies right at their doors. A direct railway line from the Kootenays to Vancouver would bring to that city many times greater benefit than would the diversion of the whole of the Alberta wheat crop that way. Just why the people of Vancouver, as well as those of the interior, have not paid more attention to this question of the construction of a direct railway line from this country to the coast Is hard to say. By not doing so they have each neglected their own interests. The matter should years ago have been properly placed before the c P. R., or, It they did not take action In the matter, before other railway companies. This has not been done, however, and is not being done. The present trip of inspection of Sir Thomas Shaughnessy would have afforded an excellent opportunity to have taken the matter up, but apparently it Is ft> be neglected as have been so many others. In the meantime the interior 1b suffering and so also is the coast. CRESTON QUITE MODERN ALTHOUGH NOT INCORPORATED HAS WATERWORKS SYSTEM 6000 MONEY TO BE MADE IN BROViiNQ STRAWBERRIES (Special to The Dally News.) a CRESTON, Sept. 20—It may not be generally known that although Creston is as yet an unincorporated town, it possesses an up to date waterworks system. Several miles ot tour inch pipe, with a 1E0 foot head, are laid trom a creek near the town where excellent water is available to an unlimited extent. The water pressure is 140 pounds to the Inch. This water system is* capable' ot providing water for domestic purposes as well as fire protection to a city with a population of 10,000. The Creston waterworks was Installed last November by the float Mountain Waterworks Company, Limited, of which E. Mallandalne is the president. J. H. Schofleld, M.P.P., W. P. Teetael and R. S. Lennie of Nelson arrrived in Creston on Saturday and returned west on Sunday's train During their short stay here they visited the famous float river falls. As a proof of the wonderful growth of strawberries In the Creston district it has been ascertained that O. J. Wlgen, whose fruit farm ,1s near Duck Creek, on the C.P.R., and who devotes much of his time to the growth of strawberries, last year having some three acres in this fruit, actually sold $4000 worth ot berries oft this small patch. Allowing Mr. Wlgen |350 for cultivating the land, fSOO for boxes and (500 for picking, the I product netted the owner $2650, or over I $880 per acre. The above is only one pof many cases where people devote most of their time and energy to the growing of strawberries near Creston. In the report of,the Cranbrook fair sent from Creston to The Pally News It was omitted to state that two ot the residents of Creston were awarded prizes in the dog show. Mrs. E. M&l'en- datne won the first Prize ln the dog show with her Irish, Better, while A. Okell carrrled oft second prize with his "Foxy" in the Collie bitch class. The Creston board of trade Is now publishing a four page pamphlet descriptive of the Creston district. There will be 5000 copies Issued and It will be distributed broadcast throughout the east. C. O. Rogers, the sawmill man of Creston, accompanied by Mrs. Rogers, left yesterday for Seattle and Spokane and will take in the exhibitions ln h cities. They will return In about ten days. James Richardson-ot the firm of James Richardson & Son, brick and tile makers of Kerwood, Ont.. accompanied by Mrs. Richardson, will leave for Vancouver today. Prom thence they will go to Victoria and will take in the Seattle fair. They havs been paying a two weeks' visit to their son-in-law Rev. P. ,1. Rutherford. Mr. Richard- son's firm furnished one-half the brick for the famous St. Clair tunnel at Sarnla. Considerable lof-al Interest Is being taken In an article appearing In a recent Issue ot the Vancouver Province with reference to the government building a trunk wagon road from Vancouver to Creston to connect with the ro