EIGHT PAGES 50 CENTS A MONTH VOL. 10 NELSON. B. C. TUESDAY MORNING, MARCH 26. 1912 TAKE STAND FOR Board of Trade and Engineer Hold Conference PROJECT ASSURED, SAYS ALDERMAN Cost Is Estimated at Quarter Million Dollars—Surveys Are Being Made V Thnt Nelson Is uncompromising in its stand that thc bridge that Is to serve this city must bo of a permanent character and must be" located with a view to tlie city's ultimate In terests, not being governed by present expediency, was made plain yesterday afternoon, when J. 13. Griffiths, chief etlfjlneor of the provincial department of public works, and J. I*. Forde, on. of Mr. Griffiths? assistants, mot Nelson's representatives in friendly con ■ teren'ce at the hoard of trade rooms. Tho board of trade was represented by Us council, of whom thoro were present V, A. Starkey,, J. S. Munro, W. Q. Foster, J. A. Irving. R W. Wlddowson, It. W. Hinton, P. J. Gleaner, and W. N Cunliffe, with H. II. Currle. acting secretary; Mayor Amiable represented the cltv council, and James Johnstone represented the residents of tbe west arm. Must Have Permanent Structure Mr. Griffiths Intimated that ho had gone on record against a pile bridge, staling that so far ns he was concerned, If the bridge wns located opposite tlie city, it must be a permanent one, Such a bridge, lie estimated, would cost at least $250,000. and might cost much more, To determine this with r„ny exactitude, about ?r>,000 must be expended in making borings. An expenditure of a quartet* of a million for a bridge. Mr. Griffiths intiinnled would distinctly not he "Up to him," for out of the general appropri'itlon he must see the wants of the ,T*h*:'r> province provided tor. hut/Y^* tudjii«t executl; \' As ugnlhst the proposition of the bridge nt Nelson, Mr. Griffiths suggested two alterniitlves. One of these was to have a wooden bridge on concrete piers located nt Grobmnn creek costing ?40,000, with Taghum and tlio Balfour road connected at a further cost of ?35,000. Tbe other alternative was to build n ?4S,000 BUBpensloil bridge nt Tuglmm. with rood connections costing HO00 additional, and Install a free terry, making hourly trip's, from the city to the Balfour rond. Urge City's Claims The ense for locating the bridge In tho city' nnd having it -a permanent structure was comprehensively put by Mr. Starkey, who was In the chair, Mayor Annable, Aid. Gleazer. nnd Messrs. Foster. Hinton. Johnstone. Irving and Wlddowson. It wns pointed out that over 200 settlers on the norlli side of the Arm were debarred from driving Into Nelson nnd in bad winters wero apt to be without any access whatever to the clly for weeks at a time. It was also pointed out that mines at nearby lake points, if the bridge were at Nelson, could haul to tbo clly and save thc greater part of the 00 cent lake carriage, nnd that thiB nlso would encourage mining on tlie Arm. Tho necessity of bringing the Wans-provinoial highway through Nelson, a policy now being advocated by Creston, as against taking It over a 0,000 foot summit, was also urged. On tlie question of finance. It was slated thai Ihls district had pnld In mining taxes $1,000,000 more than it had received back in public Improvements. As In comparative development, ll was pointed out that since 1004 lhe Nelson assessment district, which comprises lhe counfry sur* rounding Nelson, hud grown from an assessment of nhout $160,000 to about a quni'ler of a million. The prospective jiuip nnd paper mill which will be located nt Grohmnn creek, wns instanced as requiring accommodation. Bridge Assured, He Things It was stated hy nlmosfevory speaker that, rather than accept another location, the city would be willing to wait a yenr, If for purposes of financing thnt were necessary. Aid. Gleazer took the view (hut If Mr. Griffiths^ tentative estimate of $250,000 were riot greatly exceeded, the bridge was as good us secured, for Premier McBride had stated that If the bridge was found to not cost much more than $200,000, Nelson claims would be given very serious consideration. The premier on that occuslon had mentioned that his Information then wus that $400,000 or even $500,000' was the probable cost. Mr. Griffiths stated that ho was authorized to state that a ferry could be put on the coming fall. As for the big bridge. If tho government so instructed him, ho could also proceed with borings to determine tlie character of the bottom. In the meantime, Green Bros. & Burden were making surveys und as soon as their report "was in he would forward a copy of it with a copy of the drawings, to tho board. A hearty vote of thanks was extended to MeBsrs. Griffiths and Forde for their courtesy in meeting Nelson's representatives,' and going so thoroughly Into Hie matter. IS STILL DEMAND FOR LABOR AT COAST VANCOUVER, B. C, March 25— The Dominion government order that nllcns could coino Into Canada to engage in railroad construction during the summer months without having (o comply with the usual restrictions as to possession of a certain amount of money, lias borne fruit In a hurry. Hundreds of men have already come from the other side of the line anil Vancouver employment agencies dealing with this class of wu'*,fmon were crowded todny. Whethft the 3,000 men who paruded In an unemployed demonstration a short time ago have all since found employment is' not known, but the fact Is that there Is still a .demand for laborers. DYNAMITE OUTRAGE IN VANCOUVER Colored Man Attempts to Blow up House—Surrenders at Point of Revolver fSperiai to The Dally News.*) VANCOUVER, B. C, March 25— Claude Hale, colored, bad a narrow escape frum death when his cottage In North Vancouver was wrecked by an explosion of dynamite which Philip Whltef'-dd, also colored, admits pine- lug there with the object of wrecking the house but nut he says wiih Intent lo kill Hale. He will make no statement as io his reason for the act The police bad a long chnsc for Whitfield who surrendered only at tbe point of n revolver and is charged with at ttsftptod murder. lt«ie mtfi i\Jdi oat of tbe hospltn], wllh bis leg injured In a recent accident, still In a plaster east. SELECT SITE FOB Corner of Latimer and Ward Streets Is Location MAKE PROPOSITION TO HOSPITAL BOARD Headworks to Reservoir Should Be Rebuilt Says, tCity Engineer JURY FINDS THERE WAS NO SLANDER Action Brought by Edward Litchfield Against Mr. and Mrs. William Pascoe Is Dismissed. A decision In favor of the defend ant was given by a special Jury In lhe slander case of Litchfield vs. Pascoe, which was heard in the county court yesterday, his honor Judge Thompson presiding, .). S, Mackay was for the, plaintiff and A. M. Johnson represented the defence. The suit wns brought agaaist Mr. and Mrs. William Pascoe by Edward Litchfield, and lhe acton against Mr. Pascoe was non-suited on the application of Mr. Johnson when the case fur the plaintiff wns'completed. Evidence for lhe plaintiff was, given by Mr. and Mrs. Litchfield, Mrs. Mary Miles and Henry Waters. For the defence tbe only witnesses called were Mrs. Pascoe and Dr. W. O. Rose. The special Jury of wh'ch the members wero J. H. Matheson, foreman, M. F. Shaw, D. St. Denis, R. A. Winearls and W. Matthews, found Hint there had boon no slander nnd his honor dismissed the ease, with costs ngainst lhe defendants. CANADIAN NORTHERN BUYS ON DUNCAN BAY VANCOUVER, B.C., March 25— It is stated on good authority that the Canadian Northern railway has purchased 1480 acres water frontage for docks and railway yards on Duncan Bay, above Campbell river, on Vancouver Island. The location is only three miles south of Seymour Narrows. The land, according to report, was sold by R. T. Elliott and associates of Victoria for WD0 an acre, $100,000 o.-ish having been paid on account of purchase price of $750,- 000. Provincial Constable Murdered In Vancouver VANCOUVER, n.C. March 25—police Constable Dyers one of the ino.it popular members ol tho Vancouver police force, was shot and almost Instantly killed by Oscar Amll Larson, a Swede. Early .tonight In Larsun's Hhnek whnn two Other officers came IwcenLnrson nnd his brother. The former hnd gone lo lhe shack drunk with a revolver. Tho latter falling lo secure tho weapon called tho flrEt officer he mot and as Byers approached tho shack ho received two shots and died before he reached the hospital. When Detective Orowa' pntl Officer Nelson's new fire hall will be located un four lots at thc northeast corner of Latimer and Ward streets. The hospital directors will be offered three acres of the city pork facing Front street for which they will bo given a deed iind the council will ask for a deed to tho present hospitul site which will bo rented to lhe Institution for $1 per annum for five years with the privilege of moving the present building. These decisions were arrived at by lhe city council, sitting In committee of the whole last evening after tbe regular business had been dispused of. The lots fur lhe fire hall, lhe money tor which will be raised by moons of a money bylaw, are tbe property of Harold Selous. The price to be paid is $1,150. The only other site seriously considered by the council was two lots at thu corner ot Ward and Mill streets, fur which Angus Sh'itW, tho owner, asked ?3,i>00. The site chosen is considered by the council to be admirably suited for the construction of the new hall. Wants Reservoir Improved It was nlso decided that ^70 electric meters of various types should be ordered so that a thorough lest might be made and that lhe public works committee should look into lhe question of lhe eonstructluii of new head- works at the reservoir which the city engineer O. C. Mackay staled to be necessury as the present headworks were uf a primitive pilomotor. The work, if decided upon, should be carried out as soon as practicable, urged the engineer, who said thai construction might be commenced at high witter. Thc water in the reservoir fell two and a half feet ns a result of the amount used during the Yiile-Coluni- bln fire last week and had nol regained its usual level ns quickly as It should have done. This ho attributed largely to lhe inefficient headworks and to thu low water in Cottonwood lake. Mr. Mackay also stated thnt lhe side walk on Victoria street west of Hendryx street for about 500 feet was in a delnptdated condition. Tho com- mlltee was asked to report on this mutter at the next meeting of the council, A letter from Dr. 13. C. Arthur, secretary of the schoul board, slated that tho amount of $715 for contingencies which had been omitted from the board's estimates, when presented, hnd been passed by the trustees, He nsft- ed ihat thc council add this sum lo lhe estimates submitted. The may pointed out that the act provided lhal the school board estimates should li In tbe hnnds of the council by Feb. 1 and tbe letter was referred to the finance committee. The question uf grading the alley between Stanley and Kootenny streets north of Baker was discussed ond referred to the public works committee. Buy Three Hundred Meters Aid. Walley, chairman of the fire, water ond light cummlttee, recommended that the city electrician be authorized to purchase 270 meters of vurluus types from different firms In order Unit the meters might be given ii 12 months test of efficiency. With thu meters ulrendy Installed thd. vlty by the end of this year would have 400 meters in use If tbe 270 were ordered, said tl. P. Thomas, superintendent of the electric light department. On the motion of Aid. Walley and Aid. Oleuzer the recommendation \v«s * passed. Regarding Meter Rent With regard to the monthly meter rent of 25 cents Aid .Gleazer said Hint It was customary In other cities for the rent to cease when the motet hnd been paid for whatever Us cost inlght The mayor said that he did not know of any city where such a system was In vogue. Aid. dleuKcr replied that ihe system suggested was followed hi some old ■ountry cllles. Tho1 mayor—We don't want to adopt any old country ideas hero . Aid. ITuustoii and Mr. Thomus pointed out Hint lhe City had to.pay the cost nf the government tost, the tesis monthly when meters were read and gennral cost of maintenance. Mr. Thomns stated that only about 50 cents was actually netted by the city annually from each meter. ■ Aid.' Walley said thai Dr, Arthur, secrotary of the school hoard, had suggested that tho city should permit slble to supply it, The difficulty would be that he wished to close down one unit In June for overhauling. The mayor thought that If the city had the power lt might save money by supplying It as gas would be used if the council refused electricity, and the city would have to pay for the gas. Electrical Cooking Economical "Electrical cooking with the aid of tho flreless cooker Is tbe most economical system of cooking in vogue," declared Mr. Thomas when asked if cooking by electricity was economical. Thc matter was left In the hands of the fire, water and light committee. W. R. Burgess, secretary of the local union of tho Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, wrote asking If tho new electrical bylaw would compel the licensing of Individual electrical workers or merely electrical contractors. Mr. Thomas told Aid. Houston that It was thc intention of the bylaw to license the contractors only. "The city clerk was instructed to reply to that effect. G. B. Matthew asked for a refund of $07.80 paid for water rates from April, 1008. The building In question was rented to Edward Kerr who used It ns nn annex to the Occidental hotel. Mr. Matthew claimed that the water had been cut off and had not been used during thc period named- Aid. Gleaner, seconded by Aid. Houston, moved that Mr. Matthew be charged the rooming house rate of 15 cents per room, which would total about half the price charged. The council agreed to this motion. Aid. Houston, chnlrmun uf tho public works commiiitee, reported thut tiie clly engineer had been Instructed lo prepare n road to the rear of tho workshop of A. Malcolm on Vernon street Phellx Hessler tendered $25 each for lots 4 and 5, block D. and Robert Reld offered $25 for lot 3 in the sumo block. The tenders covered the. taxes, said the city clerk. On motion of Aid, Glenzer and Aid. Houo- ton tbe offers wuro referred to the finance committee. The mayor asked for the endorsntlon of bis action In offering a reward of $500 for the capture of the fire bug. Tho necessary mutloti was passed on a resolution by Aid. Keefe und Aid. Cunliffe. Want Another Horse The flro chief reported that one of the old flro/learn was no longer of use to the. city but would be suitable for ranch purposes. The horse, the mayor said, had been handed! to the scavenging department but was practically useless for that purpose. A new team was needed by that department he said. "Two teams would not bo sufficient to keep the'alloys In the city clean," declared Aid. Keefe in answer to a suggestion that the city might not need another team, "** The fire chief thought possibly the horse lu question might be of uso to Iho scavenging department If a tonin mute were found for him. The board of works were given power to act in the mailer'of purchasing un additional horse. While the horse question was being discussed Mr.' Thomas urged that the needs of the electric light department bo considered. The present rig was loo light for heavy work and the horse,was too heavy fur light work. The department needed either a light team to go out to the power plant or a heavy rig to go, with the present horse. The mayor suggested that the scavenger horse and the electric light horse might form a scavenging team. "You cannot get a combined team that will do the run to the power plant and nlso the work around town" said Mr. Thomas. He argued that either a light team for the run to tlie power plant or u heavy team for the city work was needed.. Dr. Arthur Appointed Dr. Arthur and Dr. R. J. Hawkey were applicants for the position of medical health officer. Aid. Hous ton seconded by Aid. Cunliffe moved that the position be declared vacant at the end of Ihls month. There were four voles for Dr. Arthur and two for Dr. Hawkey, when the council took a ballot on lhe implications. The electric light bylaw was again laid over. Those present were the mayor and Aldermen Houston. Cunliffe. Keefe, Walley and Glenzer. The council adjourned to April !). Fernie Betting on Hundred and Fifty Majority LAST RALLY IS LIVELY GATHERING Premier Holds Good Meeting at Ladysmitb—Hecklers Are Silenced EMPEROR MEETS KING OF ITALY Vonice Scene of Cor,,ial Greetings— School Children Sing Patriotic Songs Before Palace VENICE, March 25—Emperor William of Germany nnd King Victor Emmanuel met hero toduy nnd ox- changed most cordial greetings. Tho visit of lhe king and emperor to Vonice was made lhe occasion of enthusiastic demonstrations beforo the royal pulueo yesterday on the balcuny of which tho two sovereigns appeared and bowed their thanks. Three thousand school children assembled nndtsnng patriotic songs. The German emperor In alluding to tho war said that Italy was offering u touching spirit of union and loyalty lo the dynasty. This evening Ihe emperor gftvc a dinner In honor of tho king ftUoard the Imperial yacht Ilnnenzollen. The wholo basin wns brilliantly Illuminated. DISTRICT QUARANTINED MANY SMALLPOX CASES (Special to The Daily News.) l-'ERNIB, B. C, March 25.—The Ross rally here tonight proved to bo tho record breaker in point of attendnnco and although a good deal of heckling was indulged in while Hon. Mr. Ross was speaking the audience and the speaker kept their tempers well lu hand. Every available inch ot space was occupied and 100 bad to be turned away, Sherwood Herchmer again occupied the chair and the meeting was called lo order soon alter 8 o'clock. According to arrangement the minister of lands spoke first nnd was followed by Mr. Davidson, who was acr corded -15 minutes, uflcr which Mr. Boss closed lhe meeting with a short address answering a few of Mr, Davidson's arguments. The minister of lands dealt with the Krzus ease again briefly, and although interrupted frequently ho kept perfectly cool and made good his defense of the course he had taken in tho house. He went after his hecklers unmercifully, giving sumo uf them some very hot shuts. The chairman hud to make frequent appeals tu the galleries for order and at uno time Mr. Davidson anise and made a personal request fur a quiet hearing for his opponent, Mr. Davidson occupied the full time allotted to bim and was accorded a few minutes overtime by the chairman. Perhaps the best point In Mr. Davidson's speech was bis remarks regarding Christianity, drawn from him by Mr. Ross's statement that one of (he reasons he wu.s not a Socialist was the attitude of Socialists against lhe church and Christianity. In this regard Mr. Ross laid quoted the statements of several Socialists which showed that Hie authors were Atheistic. Mr. Davidson retorted that while some of the members of the Socialist party were not Christians the party had always stood upon a platform of perfect rollglmis freedom, and said thnt thc Christian church had been founded by a carpenter, a working- man, and that be bad called around him workingmen as disciples. When a rich man laid come to him to knuw whnt to do to, be saved he had been told to give all he had lo the poor. Miss Muskat, a Socialist lecturer now in the district, tried to got into the oratorical battle for 10 minutes in order to translate what ench of tho speakers had said to Slavs, but this was not granted to her, as tho time wus late and Mr. Ross had only a very short time In which to reply to Mr. Davidson's remarks. The chairman explained to her that she would havo an opportunity to speak on Wednesday night nt Mr. Davidson's meeting. She tried from her place In the gallery to make a statement but the crowd would not permit it and she had to desist. While these Interruptions were numerous the two most Interested Individuals, Mr. Ross and Mr. Davidson, maintained perfectly amicable personal relations und at no lime mado disrespectful remarks to or of each other. At the close three hearty cheers were given Mr. Ross. Mr. Davidson was frequently applauded and Un largest meeting over held In the town came to an end. Betting to a small extent has been indulged in, Mr. Ross being tho favorite at 150 majority, Lndysmith Meeting (Special to Tlio Dally News.) LADYSMITH, B.C., March 25— Friends of Parker Williams hi the Socialist stronghold of Ludysmllh, indulged In many Interruptions nt the premier's meeting on Saturday night but tho hecklers were finally silenced, Iho premier being given a fair hearing. Indications point to tho election of Mnyor Dier, Conservative eundl- dato hy a small majority, Mr. Williams was present on the Invitation of the Conservatives nnd spent most of the time allotted him In dealing with Thomas Graham, chief Inspector of mines. Ho was sharply called for mis-statement of facts. Mr. Williams argued thnt because of lies of flesh and blood. Grnhnm would not bo us strict as ho should bo with certain mine mnnagers. Tha premier, replying to Williams' criticisms said concerning Graham's appointment that he was chosen because he, had an At record In the mine where he hnd been structlons are," he added, "that no considerations are to come between the duty inspectors owe to the country and to the safety and lives of the coal miners. There is not an Inspector who has not authority from me, through the chief Inspector, that any or all mines may be closed at once so that there can be adequate protection of the lives of the men engaged in this most hazardous occupation." MOUNTED POLICEMAN AND PRISONER DISAPPEAR REGINA , Sask.. March 25—Thc whereabouts'of Sanderson, the smallpox patient who escaped from tho Regina isolation hospital, has again become iL mystery to tho authorities. The man wns arrested at Maple Creek i^id was placed In charge of an officer of the mounted police and sent back In a car to Regina. Nu word has been received hero hy the officials of thc two men and inquiries at the C.P.R. elicited the information that they did not know where the car wns beyond the fact tbat it had left Maple Creek, BISHOP OF ATHABASCA'S WILL fCnnndinn Associated Press.) LONDON, March 25 — Tire late Bishop Holmes of Athabasca left a net personality of .G884i Probate of the will was granted yesterday to the widow. TORONTO SCENE OF TREMENDOUS BLAZE Car Barns and Several Adjoining Factories Arc Wiped Out hy Destructive Fire. TORONTO, Out., March 25.—A large portion of lhe King street east barns, between St. Lawrence street and the Don river, with 270 street cars and several adjoining factories were wiped out this afternoon by a tire which sturted about 2:40 p. in., causing a loss uf between '5500,000 and $000,000. The Humes broke out in a long shed used for storing open summer ears, the probable cause being either a defective insulutlon or spontaneous combustion among a large quantity of paints and oils. Every fire brigade in the elty was called out but It was six hours' work before the fire was under control. All the barns were burned except lhe brick building facing on King street east. In addition the following factories were destroyed: Empire Refining company; R. A. Snblston, mattress factory; A. Mulrheud, paints and varnishes. Tlie street railway iestlmate their loss at $400,000 for the curs destroyed and bulldihgs. The Insuranco was with American companies. The fire was the most disastrous and spectacular sineo the $10,000,000 conflagration In 1904. Tbe street car service on King und Queen streets wus suspended, while the loss of so ninny cars will seriously handicap the company for months. STRIKE CLOUD S Government Intervention Again Proves Futile MINERS MAY BREAK FROM LEADERS Working Classes Undergoing Unspeakable Sufferings- Wholesale Disaster CHINESE MURDERER WILL BE HANGED Condemned Man is in Good Spirits— Reporters Not Allowed to Attend Execution PRINCE ALBERT, Sask., March 25 —Tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock Poo Sam will be hanged at the local Jail for lhe murder of his partner in business Mark Yuen. Rev, J. I. Strong paid a visit to the condemned man in his cell this morn ing and found him in remarkably good spirits, considering tiie ordeal through which ho has lu pass tomorrow. Interest In tho case in tlie hours preceding the execution Is being heightened by the attitude of Mark Kin, Hie man who wns shot tho same day as Yuen, but not fatally. Kin is ot the Victoria hospital still and although lie has practically recovered completely from the wounds he is said to bo in a decidedly melancholy stale over the apronchlng hanging of Poo Sum.. Kin dues littlo talking and according to Dr. IT. A. L, Reed, his physician, is fretting over the approaching execution. This slate of mind into Which Kin has fallen caused activity on lhe part of Gregory & Miller, who defended Poo Sam, but nothing has apparently come to light which will cause them to make a final effort to save the condemned Chinaman's life. No reporters will be allowed to attend the execution by thc orders of Sheriff Neillson. LONDON, March 25.—The 25th day uf thc national coal strike ends with nearly 3,000,000 workers Idle, many thousands dependent upon charity tu keep them from starving, every manufacturing industry in the land undergoing a throttling, and a settlement apparently as remote as ever, Tlie sanguine expectations at tho beginning of Uio day that tiie joint conference of coal miners and owners, dramatically summoned by tho premier. Would reach an agreement that would end ilie struggle wen; replaced hy lhe gloomiest forebodings, when it was learned that tlie Joint conference had been held. For two and a half hours the prime minister and his col- loagues labored with lhe committee representing Iho coal owners, and for four hours and a half with the miners' executive committee, but they failed so. completely to secure concessions from either which would afford a basis of agreement between tbem that it was found Inadvisable tu bring tiie disputants together again. As in pre- viuus crises in the situation, the government resorts to mystifying secrecy, the only information vouchsafed tn the official statement issued this evening being: "The conference adjourned until tomorrow." Willi everybody concerned In the in-gol in lions pledged to silence, what. changes tomorrow will bring cannot be predicted. Tbe one fact that stands out prominently ts that the government's Intervention thus far has proved entirely futile. What expectations are now entertained lhat tho ruinous struggle will be speedily terminated are based on the hope that the miners will in increasing numbers break away from the leaders and resume work. Their funds are rapidly dwindling and tiie men are likely to take this step If assured that recognition of tbe principle of the minimum wage was conceded. A majority of them have nothing to gain by a prolonged strike. Every where lhe working classes, particularly those dependent upon the mines, arc undergoing unspeakable suffering. No such serious situation has faced the government, and tho people themselves. In many years. It is recognized that some measures must be speedily taken to put an end to conditions which, If not remedied within a very few days, must result in disaster to the whole nation. Famine Prices, Coal has readied famine prices, especially In the north of England, where it Is higher thaif at London, owing lo the fact that the merchants had large reserves in tbe metropolis when thc striko began. At Newcastle the price of conl is more than $20 a ton; at Dover bunker coal is $15. Tho collieries and merchants sell from their reserves, making a rich harvest. One colliery at Yorkshire, which had on hand 200,000 tons, sold to tho Cunard company 50,000 tons at 34 shillings a ton, or §S.50 pit price, which usually Is only 10 shillings or $2.50 a ton. This colliery Is now offering similar steam coal In Sheffield at 40 shillings ($11.50) pit price. SEVEN THOUSAND IMMIGRANTS COMING ST. JOHN, N. B., March 25.— There are now 7,498 passengers on the way to St. John and will arrive during the week. This number is coming in six steamers. With the spring passenger rush given such n start a banner sea- . son is looked for. Most of the newcomers are for upper Canada and the west. Duke of Connaught Will Visit Nelson Is royal highness the Duke of Connaught, governor-general of Canada, will visit Nelson next October. Tills llifor- Uon Is contained In a letter received C. lt. Hamilton, ICC from Hon. ■Martin -Burrell. minister of agriculture, Great preparations will he made for the reception of file duko and It Is Intended to 'make the ceremonies of. an all-Koot- onny cliaracter, lhe idea being that la the welcome to tbo governor-general not only Nelaon but tlie whole of tills district will take part. Every opportunity will bo taken to place before hls'royal lilg!ioes*s the pnsst- tiilght bo made to make a Bpecial feature of mining, other parts or the province win display their fruit growing, lumherl lug, fisheries and transportation resource*, and advantages and Nol800, aa the capital city and tlie greatest and most productive mining territory In British Columbia, might do well to pay special attention to tiie industry. Fossil lily the duke might be presented With a cabinet of ore specimens which would include some free gold rock." Mr. Currie pointed out that every effort should be made to bring every re- sonco of tbe district befo i thnt ii». if-j-jmujiecia^ gUgUjjjgjjU-Jg^ PAGE TWO %%t 3SaiIj fDtWL TUESDAY MARCH 26 -/-Sir; DrPRICES CREAM iAKfNCPOWSW Made from pure, grape cream ol tartar FOREMOST IN THE WORLD Makes home baking easy. Nothing can equal it for making, quickly and perfectly, delicate hot biscuit, hot- breads, muffins, cake and pastry, Protects the food from alum. WANTS TOjLlGHT 1 CITY WITH GASOLINE This Is Proposal Advanced to City Council by Local Man—Cheaper and Better, He Says. That the streets of Nelson should be lighted "by means of the gasoline vapor Pitner light was the* suggestion contained In a letter received at last night's meeting of the city council from W. Clark Sandcrcock and re- iVm-d--to the fire, water and light committee for consideration, -Mr. Hwndercock estimates the mu'r- ket value of the current which would he consumed in lighting the streets wiih lhe proposed battery of 50 flaming arcs plus,tlie cost of maintenance of the proposed .system would be-$13,- 218. Regurdlng lhe Pitner light he has the following to say; "ll burns gasoline vapor in Incaii- descent mantles. Recent tests show thai with a pressure of 10 pounds it consumes gasoline at tho rate of one gallon In IT. hours- As gasoline costs about "1 cents per gallon, PI Id i da. of 15 hours each, $4,050, Those 6.0 Pltner arcs, with a tank, a plump and wlrcfor each, would cost tlie city oi' Nelson- $2,f50. If posts! pulleys, etc., an- w*--v:.jt*n, UisUU In tlon is free. The M'U-p-nmJ ,-lnmp post made by tiie Pltner- (n'lnpaui* would cost much the •same as .lh*.-;;-* proposed by lhe com- niitu-o, so these may be left out of consideration he; md tlio remark that a Pitner arc is Just ns easy to install on :i wooden post as a flame ai'c. "Every one knows, of course, that it laltes more lime to light rC gasoline lamp than electric lights, but it does iidi require high-prici d labor to do this work. During the present winter, for example, there havo been any number of men in ."*-*<*ison with nothing to do. who. in a few hours spent in the Pitner office" would have mastered the meehniiics of the Timer are, and would hav.- been glad of the work of filling the tanks and lighting the lamps at a living wage. The tanlts will require filling once iu four or five days. One man could light all 50 lamps iind pump up ilie tanks in an hour and a half. Allow §1,000 for labor. To recapitulate: "Flame area: Purchase and Installation, ?6,85fl; carbons for a year, ?1,000; current for a year at 4 cents per kiiowat hour, $4,726; labor changing carbons, pay ^nn; interest on capital account at 4 per cent, $274; interest on current account for half of year, 5100. Total, $13,218. "Pltner arcs: Purchase and installation, §2.750; mantles for a year, say ■?12u* gasoline for a year at 30 cents per gallon, $4,G*iO; labor, $1,000; in terest on capital account at 4 per cent, $110; interest on current account, $115.50. Total, $8,750. "In conclusion, what are the advantages of thc Pltner proposition? First, a $4,000 r.dvantage to the public purse. Then a $1,000 advantage to some laborer who is trying to maintain a home ln Nelson, Again, each light is complete in itself, and no central mishap can blot out the whole plant. TCaeh light is guaranteed to give thorough service for a term of five years. If any or nU the lights should happen to he destroyed by storm, by earthquake or by fire from any source whatever within five years, the Pitner Gasoline Lighting company of Chicago will make good the loss without cost to the city of Nef- s-on. Lastly, so much more current for power will lie available, which as we have learned again recently is is, demand beyond the ability of lhe clly io supply.'' Kootenag and Boundary ELEGTRICIRAILWAY FOR REVELSTOKE H0MESEEKEI-.O EXCURSION TO TWIN BAY LANDS CSppoial to The Pally News,) MIRROR. LAKE, B.C., March Zi.— Stanley Jeklll returned a few days ago from California, where he has been spending tiie winter. A. Coombs arrived on Wednesday from An ola, Sask., and spent a couple of dnys with his friends, tlie Davis brothers, here, lie will go into business ns a painter and paper hanger in Kaslo, Tbe ranchers here have all been busy pruning their trees for the past week or two. N*ext week tliey will 'test their new Bean spraying outfit, lately purchased through tho department of agriculture at .John Areher, of tho Cravenstein ranch, who- lias been quite ill for the past week, Ib aide to bo around again. G. Lofstedt has returned aanln after several weeks' stay In tlie hospital In Spokane. I lis health seems to be very much improved. Messrs. Link and Simmons of Lethbridge, Alta., Brought In an excursion of homeseekers to view their Twin Ray- lands on Friday, Tlie party seemed to think highly of the lands, the location and the climate, The returned tiie same dr.v !"■>: (Vdgiiry aad Lethbridge. Church services were conducted on Sunday afternoon by Rev. C. W. King of Nelaon nnd were very much appreciated. Mr. King replaced Rev. I. W. Williamson, the British Columbia Sunday school superintendent, who wns unavoidably detained at Proctor. Canadian Paoifio Expeottd to Extend Yards and Roundhouse—Shoot Against Nelson Gun Club (Special to The Dally News.) RJ3V13LSTOKE, B.C., March 25— Hon. Thomas Taylor returned Thursday from Golden and left again for tlie west. Hon. Mr, Taylor Bald that the election* of H. G. Parson fo* Columbia riding was sure although his opponent, Mr. Forester was making a bitter fight. At all tho meetings In tho Columbln riding there is u strong show of hands in favor of tho official government candidate. An unofficial report ls current here today to the effect that the C.P.R. has by no means forgotten Revelstoke In, the matter of railway improvements. It is understood that large additions will be built to the present roundhouse, besides which the railway yards will be extended both east and west to a considerable distance. At tlie annual meeting of the Rev- elstoko Gun* club tho financial report showed the club to be $10S in debt, caused by the expense of building a new trap house, one of the best in the country. The following officers wero elected: President W. A. Foote; vice-president, H, P. Cummings; secretary, A. J. McDonnell; executive, Messrs, Devlne, Sturdy, Munroe and Morgan. The membership fee was placed nt $5, and arrangements were made for a committee to communicate with Nelson and other gun clubs on the matter of an annual shoot. The Intermediate class of th> Y.M.C.A., under the direction of the physical director went through a good test for thc best all rouna boy In the class. There were four sets of apparatus used, besides the swimming pool. A great many boys participated In this contest and the highest score was mado by William Southworth who bad 21. points. There Is a movement on in Revelstoke for the establishment of an electric street railway, the first move In this project being made by G. W. Bell, a pioneer merchant of this city who claims that a car system during the summer could be operated between Revelstoke and Columbia park which is outside the city limits, and later on might possibly be extended up the iifg Bend. By the establishment of itiis car system, tho many residents living on the outskirts of tbe city near Columbia park would be enabled to visit Revelstoke much more frequently than at the present time. It Is expected that a local company will lie formed Immediately lo take the necessary steps for tho building of an lectric line for Revelstoke. If. A. Brown, owner-:of the Savoy block, and an oh] timer In Revelstoke living In Slcamous. Is paying this city a visit this week. Daily News Want Ads. Get Results. BUILD NEW STATION AT BRILLIANT Schofield Meeting Enthusiastic at Castlegar Junction—New Bridge Across Columbia River. (Special to Tho Dally News.) CASTLEGAR JUNCTION, B. C, March 25.—A splendid audience greeted J, H. Schofield in lhe schoolhouse here on Friday night, supporters of the McBride government, coming from Blueberry Creek, Westloy, Robson, East Robson, and also a large number of passengers bound for Nelson and points east from Rpssland and Trail, took advantage of the 40 minutes' lay over to attend the meeting. Mr. Schofield, though suffering from a severe cold, was In splendid form, and spoke for over an hour, being frequently interrupted by applause and cheers when he forced home some telling points In favor of the present government. After outlining the railroad policy of the government, Mr. Schofield furnished to the Hungry some facts which were probably of ■ore Interest to his local hearers. Chief amongst these was the providing of a foot bridge across the Columbia river at Castlegar Junction, which would be a part of the present railroad bridge. When Mr. Schofield an-, nounced this fact he was greeted with tremendous applause and hearty cheers both for himself and the government. There were also a number of other improvements announced, principally road work. Mr. Schofield is certainly entitled to all the credit he received for securing this foot bridge acrosB the Columbia, which has been a long felt want, and was badly needed. When this is completed .we will havo an uninterrupted roadway from Castlegar to Crescent Valley on the Slocan branch of thc Canadian Pacific railroad, and to Robson, and when the wagon road is completed between Thrums and Castlegar we will be in close touch with Nelson. After Mr. Schofield had finished speaking Mr. Scott of Trail also delighted the audience with a few remarks, this, as both speakers had to catch the 9 o'clock train for Trail, bringing a most enjoyable political meting to a close. Needless to say that Castlegar and district will be practically solid for Schofield on March 28.. R. Clarence Smith of Watson, Ark., has entered the employ of the railway company here as night operator. Rev. Smyth of Trail held service In the schoolroom hero on Thursday, afterward proceeding to Slocan Junction for the same purpose. The many friends of Miss Gage, who left here some woks ago for Vancouver to undergo an operation, will he glad to hear she Is now well on the road to recovery and will be out of the hospital In a few days. Sh'pping Lumber, The Edgewood Lumber company Is still busy shipping to eastern points. This mill averaged nearly three cars per day forwarded during the month of February last and if the present rate of shipping Is continued March will show a larger output than February. The ice in the mill pond will no doubt be all gone by April 1, in which ense Manager Waldie expects to start operations on a larger scale than before. P. Y. Johnson, having sold his valuable acreage to Mr. Finch of Crescent Valley, has moved to Spokane and will probably reside there in future. Mr. Gage, proprietor of tho Castlegar hotel, preparing for the usual summer rush, has made some extensive improvements to his already most up-to-date house. J. D. Foggs, Yale-Columbia Lumber company representative here, has gono to lhe const for a short holiday. H. Ringrose of Cascade is looking after their interests during Mr. Foggs' absence. >:• " Oscar Erlckson went to -Nelson to participate in the regular Saturday shoot of the Nelson Gun club. The foundation of the new station being erected by the Canadian Pacific railway at Brilliant, two miles east of Castlegar Junction, Is rapidly nearlng completion, under the careful supervision of Foreman W. Rettle. Thc lumber is also on the ground ready for the carpenters. When finished ihls stntion will be a credit to tho Canadian Pacific railway, being up to dnte In every particular. The large amount of work which the Doukho- bor society intend doing in tbe vicinity necessitate a station at tills point. A flour mill, grain elevator and canning factory are to be erected very shortly and work has already commenced on the bridge crossing tho Kootenny river, which, when completed, will allow the Doukhobors uninterrupted access to their Pass Valley and Crescent Valley lands from Kinnalrd and Brilliant. KASLO SUNDAY SCHOOL INSTITUTE Toasties Crisp bits of toasted corn, ready to serve direct from the package with Walls of Church Adorned With Appropriate Mottoes—Able Sermons Are Preached fSpeclal to The Dally News.) KASLO, B.C., March 25—The opening meeting of the Sunday school institute was held In the Methodist church . UiBt night. The church was filled and special attention was bestowed by the choir on the muslcr>' part of the service. The walls of tho church Were-adorned with many mottoes, Illuminated texts and maxims appropriate to the work. "Where boys go, men will follow," and "Childhood Is the hope of the world," two of the mottoes will give an idea of the nature of the precepts they sought to proclaim, while the good sense in the one reading "Train up a child in the way he should go a'nd go that wny yourself," is quite evident, The meeting was conducted In the unavoidable absence of Secretary I. W. Williamson, by Rev. C. W. King of Nelson who preached In tho morning fn the Presbyterian church and Methodist church from the text "There Is a lad here," drawn from tho acted parable of the feeding of the five thousand. There would b» from 10,000 to 15,000 people on that occasion, the speaker Bald, because in any church excepting In the far west there would be ns many women ns men and in such a qrowd there might he many children present. There was one lad at least. He was ynuch more Important in that gathering and in any gathering than was at first supposed. One hoy was worth ten men, one girl worth ten women, from the stand- polnt, of Christ and, the church. This Dining Room Suite ■ ' :• .1 > Buffet, Six Dining Chairs (Upholstered Seats) and Pedestal Extension Table Round. Complete Set Only $65 STANDARD FURNITURE CO. Complete House Furnishers wmmmm__n~na-m Funeral Directors true, "Where boys go men will follow," because the boy is the father of the man. The Important and pressing task of the church was to be harnessed to Christ's power, especially fn the Interests of the boys and girls. In tho evening in the Methodist church at a .union service Mr. King again addressed a good sized audience, taking for his subject "The Grout Divide." Rev. Mr. Beamslh read for the lesson the triple parable of Luke XV, the lest sheep, the lost coin from the keepsake and the lost son, the elder one, for the other was found. In this the subject wns illustrated, as also throughout tbe Bible and also throughout life, where from the same family and from similar environment one went fn a diametrically opposite direction morally and spiritually and In every way from another. Just aB tho Rivers Mackenzie and the groat Columbia rise together at tho great divide of the Rockies, tbe one flows through the regions of cold and death, the other through verdure and life and wealth, so with men. This did not need to be with mon. Jesus Christ came to do away with It. All through the Bible It was the second born rather than the first born who were most successful. While tho mere order of birth In the family made no difference the actual facts of the Bible narrative of Cain and Abel nnd Jacob and Esau pointed in symbol to the great need of being twice born. The once born die twice, the twice born die but once and that in a different sense from tho other. Tho sympathy and effort of all Christian people ls demanded for this as humanly Impossible a task as that of re-diverting the Mackenzie back across the Rockies Into the garden of the -faciflc. Appropriate music enlivened both services which were a great stimulant to the Sundny school work In preparation for thc continued convention on Monday. DRILLS BRING CORES OF EXCELLENT MARBLE (Special to Tho Dally News.) LAiRDO, March a.—Archdeacon Beer of Kaslo spent Sunday In town holding services at MeLachlan's hotel. J. M-cCullum Is intending doing considerable Improvements on his dairy farm at Meadow creek tills summer. Jack says he Is intending putting up' a new milk house to replace the one -that burnt down and equipping it fully to make it one of tho best dairy ranches in the Kootenay. Stanley Clark came down from Marble- head on Sunday and left on Monday for Nelson. The Canadian Marble company is testing the new quarry with diamond drills. So far they have had the best of results, bringing out cores of excellent marble. Miss Lolty -Scott of Gerrard passed through on her way lo Nelson. Inquiries thave been -coming Ih to M. Ulvln so fast regarding land In the Lardo Sunday school convention meetings here yesterday with four addresses appropriate to the occasion. He spoke to well-atlendcd congregations bolh nt Kaslo and Mirror Lake, including a union meeting here. Mr. King tried unsuccessfully to get the secretary, Rev. I. W. Williamson, from Proctor by motor boat for the Sunday services. Rev. D. .1. Welch nnd the Rev. Mr, Williamson arrived on Monday, accompanied by J. J. Greenlee of Proctor and Rev. Mr. Cocroft. CANADIAN PACIFIC EARNINGS FOR WEEK MONTREAL, Que., March 25.— Canadian Pacific railway earnings for the week ending March 21, 1012, were $2,171,000. an Increase of ?409,000. PIMIIilililililliWIiiifiiiHiillJiii^iir.iiii; OVER 5,000 RECORDS TO CH008E FROM Victrolas $20.00 to $300.00. 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TUESDAY".'.'.'.'.'.'.'..'. MARCH 26' Ctje 3>aili> jirtwj, PAGE THREE 3/1 encan Make THE GOLDEN GUN H. R. Cramer wishes to announce the opening of the Nelson Sporting Goods Store on Wednesday, March 27th, the only exclusive Sporting Goods House in the Kootenay, carrying the following well-known and standard lines: . ■___ Fishing Tackle KgS Guns and Ammunition We specialize on tho Ross rifle and carry a full stock of rifle range equipment, motor boat accessories, tho renowned Chestnut canoes, the Reynolds tour-cycle engine, which had such favorable comment at the New York show; the new Leary two-cycle engine, which is claimed to be the most flexible two-cycle on the market. Photographic Supplied Carbine and Ansco cameras, films and supplies, tents and camp equipment. See the new silk canoe tent, 7x9, one upright pole, and weighs' only eight pounds. A line of camp clothing for ladies and gentlemen; Spaulding's athletic goods, tennis, baseball and lacrosss; Gold Medal camp furniture. Wo will outfit camping or hunting parties and furnish reliable information as to. the best districts for game. A feature of our store is a smoking and reading room. We will have all the sporting magazines and extend an invitation to you to make our store your headquarters when in town. H. R. CRAMER THE SIGN OF THE GOLDEN GUN. News of Sport NATIONAL GAME'S CONTROLLING BODY ADMINISTRATION OF WATER RIGHTS Commons Deals With Water Rights Question in British Columbia— Bills Advanced. OTTAWA, Ont.,' March 25.—The order paper of the house of commons was not considered today, many hills being given their readings, while others wero advanced a stage. Tho first part of the sitting was . given over to the consideration of private hills which have already heen dealt with ln the senate. Then government bills were taken up. The hills dealt with included Hon. C. ,f. Doherty's hill to amend the criminal code, the act respecting water rights In thc railway helt o£ British Columbia, the act Increasing thc sal aides of certain judges and making i number of changes In regard to the judicature, the act establishing a harbor commission for Winnipeg and St Honlface and the act In regard lo livestock association records. While all tlio bills evoked a. good deal of discussion the only one which called forth an opposition amendment was Mr. Dolicrly's hill to amend the criifilnal code. .--As previously .explained It provides lhat henceforth race track usso elatlons inusl ho Incorporated hy tho federal or a provincial parliament. Hon. Dr, Pugsiey moved that the law he made to come into effect on March 1 so its provisions would cover the two race track .tssoclations recently Incorporated hy letters patent. After a hrief discussion the bill was declared lost on division. The house In committee then considered Hon. Robert Rogers' hill respecting iho administration of water rights in the dry holt of British Columbia Und lhe Peace river block of ;»i|0riginal itM-H^fefl and The Only Genuine Beware of Imitations Sold on the Merits of MinarcTs Liniment land within British Columbia. This bill was based upon an agreement recently arrived ut whereby the government of British Columbia will admtyi-„ ister ihese rights. It evoked I fl. long and somewhat technical discussion, due largely to the wording of the.bilj. After some discussion progress was reported on the bill. J, D. Hazen Introduced a bill ereat lug lhe Winnipeg and St. Boniface harbor commission. He explained that the bill was similar to a bill creating harbor commissions elsewhere In Canada. It would provide for four commissioners, two to be named by Winnipeg and two by St. Boniface. Hon. Frank Oliver doubted If the shipping at Winnipeg would wnrrant the creation of a commission with the extraordinary powers held by commissions at harbors of the chief seaports. Hon. .1. D. Hazen said tho bill was on the same basis as tho bill to create a harbor hoard at Hamilton, passed this session. TELEPHONE y-WCNDMENT RESOLUTION CARRIED WlNNtPHG, M:i'i *i 1"-Tlie amendment of lion. Colin 11. Catnpbell to the resolution of T. C. Norrls, leader of the opposition, was carried in the legislature tonight on n straight- party 'vote. The I'esolulluii, which was on telephones, was to the effect thnt the surplus*■fl.co&hiu- lateil he used ln --meeting deficits, while the amend ment was that no noiion be taken by the legislature until the report of the royal commission now investigating conditions be received. G. H. Malcolm, Liberal member for Birtlc, asked the legislature by way of a resolution to petition the senate lo strike out the clause of the Manitoba Grain act which leaves thc distribution of cars entirely to il com- m'sslon to be appointed by tho government. He snid this would give thc commission power to discriminate and as a result would not be in thc best interests of the farmers.* Premier I-toblin, who * replied, said the matter wits not one* to be dealt with by the Manitoba legislature. He had not heard so far one complaint against the clause and that If there was ever a wise principle put into the act It was this one. tt was purely and solely In the public interest and he did not think the mover of the resolution had the right to assume, nol knowing who would comprise the commission, that they would discriminate. .The premier moved the adjournment of the debate* on thc resolution. ' ARRESTED ON CHARQE OF MURDERING WIFE .TORONTO, Ont., March 25.—A woman known both as Rebecca Cooper and Rebecca Berger was .shot dead tonight on the steps of a house at 1(10 Chestnut street by a man' who made hia escape Tor the time. Abel Berger, who claims lo be the woman's husband, and Mrs. Sadie Cohen, landlady of- the house where the murder was committed, are hold by the police, who are not satisfied with thc stories told by the pair. Will Render Position of National Lacrosse Union Secure— Suggests Altering Rules. MONTREAL, March 25.—If the Na- tlentil lacrosse clubs live up to the promises made hy their delegates at ■the special meeting held at the Windsor hotel there is no doubt but that .the old association will he the controlling body In the national game Just as effectually this season as ever before. Every club was represented by delegates and in addition there wore supporters of the clubs, who brought the attendance to well over 30. ^very- body hail a chance to speak and the text of ail of the remurks was the same, "Wc must fight the Dominion Lacrosse union no. matter what it costs." After ■ the orations bad; been finished all but the_ accredited, delegates retired, leaving these gentlemen busy till a late hour. What thc result was Is not for publication, but assurance was glvea that jilaiis were laid which oven if only fairly .successful will render the position Qf the National Lacrosse union secure and will give the public Just as good lacrosse as they have cvfcr Uiad. William Foran, In addition to assuring the meeting that the Cupilals would be very much In the running this season, reported on two Interviews he had with Mcsbi*s Sodman and Quinn of Toronto. According to Mr. Foran both of these gentlemen find themselves In positions which are little short of palnfuk Although by slgnirig thc Tecumseh bond he Identified his interest with the Dominion Lacrosse union, ho emphasized his preference for thc old organization. His money was with the new love, but his heart was with tbe old. He added that he no longer was actively connected with tho Tecumsehs, Mr. Quoerle having taken over his Interest. The Solman trophy Is still the property of lhe National Lacrosse union, a tangible assurance of the donor's well wishing. Mr. Qulnn's explanation of his action In breaking away from all his old lacrosse friends was along similar iines. .He found that his financial interests lay one way while his sentiments leaned in thc direction of the National Lacrosse union with the natural result thut he Is now leader fn lhe camp. Tom O'Connell reported an interview with George Kennedy of thc Irish Canadians. Mr. Kennedy wanted a guarantee that he could get into lhe National Lacrosse union, said Mr ij'Connoll, and lie wanted a guarantee that, he could use the Sluinvoclc grounds. I could give'him no guarantee on, either .scores,, as I coiisid- ■•ml"liiiV 'too 'sliffty.""I pursuer the subject no further. Having made this port of his effort at an overture with the managing director of the Canadians, the Shamrock president assured lhe meeting that tho Shamrocks were ready and willing to do their share to fight the Dominion Lacrosse union. Ernie Hamilton, president of the Montreal club, said that the Winged Wheels woqld put the same team on the field as they had last year. . Joe Lalley's remarks were much in tho sume vein. He regretted the loss of the, Nationals, but added that the withdrawal of the Toronto clubs was an unqualified blessing. Ho had been instrumental in bringing them into the union, but he was sorry for it mjw as the acquisition has meant Utile but trouble to thc organization. "As far as the Nationals are concerned," added Mr. Lalley, "we would be glad to have thorn back in the field but if they will not como, why we will tako away tho four men who aro playing with them who rlghlly belong to us." "When a man mixes his meal ticket wiih his sport It is hard on tlie sport," was tbe way Mike Cooney of tho Shamrocks typified the altitude of lhe Dominion Lacrosse union to tho national game., Tim Slattery, another of tho Irish executives, was of the opinion that the best way to Increase public interest in the game was to make changes In the playing rules which would lessen tho number of men playing, decrease the size of the field and bring the spectators nearer the players. of all devotees of thc game of pool will be turned toward Horticultural hall in this city, where, beginning tonight, a tournament takes place to determine the world's championship at the popular American green table sport. Bight of thc foremost profes- fessional pool exports of the United States are entered in thc tournament. They are Alfred De Oro, the present holder ,of the championship title; Charles Weston of Chicago, James Maturo of Denver, Frank Sherman of Washington, William F, De Lnngh of Philadelphia, W. W. King of New York and Thomas J.. Wilson and Edward Ralph of New Jersoy. TROUBLE IN GETTING RID OF WRESTLER MONTREAL,. March 25.—George Kennedy sometimes has as much trouble lh getting rid of his wrestlers as ho has In securing them. Karla, the Hindu who wrestled Caseaux last Wednesday night hero ond Friday night in Ottawa, was turned hack at the border lino by an officious Immigration officer when attempting to return to the United States, where he has been previous to coming here, and was forced to return to Montreal yesterday to get Kennedy to help him out of his predicament. The local promoter was equal to the task and got the swarthy grapplcr over thc border without nny difficulty. Tho match this week at the East End Park will be between Caseaux and Ivan Romanoff. ■Leo's fcr thi* Shield Look for this Shield Thc "White Man's Wine" the World-over is Whisky, and the very best is ^mmm on every bottle. Ring' eorg'e IV LIQUEUR WHISKY »» WOMEN'S GOLF TOURNEY BEGINS AT PINEHURST PINEHURST, N. C, March 25.—The annual United North and South amateur golf championship tournament for women opened nt the Country Club links hero today and will continue through the remainder of the week. POOL FOR WORLD'S TITLE PHILADELPHIA, Pa., March 25.— During tho next _10 or 12 days the eyes FENCING CHAMPIONSHIPS TORONTO, Ont., March 25.—Considerable interest 13 manifested In the Canadian fencing championships, which are to be held this week at tho University of Toronto. Thc events will include tho junior and senior grades, foils and sabre. ASSOCIATION LEAGUE Any district or local football clubs desirous of joining the newly formed Nelson Association Football league ore asked to communicate with the secretary, NATIONAL HOCKEY TEAM DEPARTS FOR COAST MONTREAL, Que., March 20.-—Allowing themselves just about I'me enough to repack their grips, the National Hockey association players who have been spending the last fortnight playlrig exhibition gomes'in the-Unlled Slates started out again tonight on a much longer and more extended trip. When the 10:30 Canadian Pacific train pulled out of the Windsor stnlion tonight. In addition to its usual quota of cars It pulled along a special sleeper with the pick of the National Hockey assoo'ation on hoard, bound for the Pacific coast. of exceptional quality and flavor. It has that delightful maturity and digestibility which are associated only with the best and purest Whiskies. It has achieved wide and well-deserved popularity throughout Canada and the World. Try it. 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Good and True SafD and reliable—for regulating the bowels, stimulating the liver, toning the stomach—the world's most famous and most approved family remedy is BEECHAM'S PILLS gold everywhere, • • Id boxc**, 25c TORON'TO, Marcli 2fi.—Cold weather prevails today from the lake region lu tlie riiarittino prbvmeea; while ln tho west there'lias Been dompanitivoly little cha'uge -la the tompowUure. iiv/i-iii . . .1 - . Min. Max. Nelson 84 (h Vlclorla 34 58 Vancouver 'Hi 5ti Kamloops ;!" M ■Battleford 20 38 Prince Albert 14 ;« •Calgary l- 50 Moose .hi w 27 it; Qn 'Aplielle 20 28 Winnipeg 22 &l Port Arthur 4 28 Parry Sound -l 20 London u ■ 20 Toronto 16 2n Kingston 12 2s Ottawa 10 21 Montreal ■• ,J2 =4 FINN BEATS OFF WOLVES FORT WILLIAM, Ont., March 25— Just outside Nlpcgon oil Saturday evening John l'aiinaiii'ii, a Fininnder was allocked by a pack of wolves and armed only with a club heat them off, killing tine and maiming another. He inter captured it and muzzled it and lhe man is going to exhibit ft tomorrow in the two cities. EXTENSION OF WOMEN'S FRANCHISE iS KILLED TORONTO, March 25—The bill fo extend the provincial franchise to women entitled to vote at municipal elections, Introduced by Mr. McDonald, Liberal, was killed in the legislature NOTICE lollce Is hereby given that tho register shareholders in the Lucky Jim' Zinc les, Limited, (non-personal ilui*lllt.v), 1 he closed from the 1st to the aOth r of April, 1912, IiicIubIvo. today by lion. W. J. llanna, who moved h six months hoist on tho grounds that sudden and unconsidered changes in tho parliamentary franchise are imdeslrnhle, and that the subject of change In ihe franchise was not discussed nor brought before the people at the last general election. Mr. Powell vigorously supported the two bills to provide an eight hour day for miners. Sir James Whitney doled the debate by reiterating that ho would stand by tho motion made by Hon. Mr. Hearst, giving the bill a six months hoist. A Complete Renewal I haven't an article of last year's stock in my store. Suits, Neckwear, Underwear, Hals and every thing to malm, a man look dressed; all up to the minute. Our tailored suit department is turning put smart, natty goods that are giving satisfaction In the clly and country round about. Those goods are being sold at Port Lorsah prices and most of you know by now what that means. • BERT LORSCH The Man's Oatfitter Tremont Hotel Block Open Every Evening LjAA/IGN _ANtJ I iTFlf/yiS QKE SEES G0W THINGS T0 EAT' EUT THE other FAILS tO OBSERVE THFM. ..CoiVVI-iKlll. mil. ll.V li.e I0m\JN!".»-,.,>•,.-i».fl Cfct Batty $eto&} •TUESDAY wksw&e WABCH tt Published at Nelson Every Morning Except Sundayt by The News Publishing Company, Limited W. G. FOSTER, Editor and Manager. TUESDAY, MARCH 1 THE CANDIDATES OF GOOD GOVERNMENT IN KOOTENAY AND BOUNDARY. Columbia—H. G. Parson. ' Fernie—Hon. W. R, Rosa. Greenwood—J. R. Jackson. -• Neleon—W. R. Maolean. i Rossland—Lome A. Campbell. Slocan—William Hunter. Ymir—J. H. Schofield. | r.f] SOLID CONTINGENT FOR KOOT- ENAY AND BOUNDARY The end of the present campaign*!^ How well in sight. Tomorrow will see the end of the preparatory work and the following day polling will take place. Of the result throughout the Kootenay and Boundary there need be, judging from reports to hand, no doubt. It promises to be another clean sweep for the government candidates. In Nelson any doubt there may have been at any time of the result has disappeared and Mr. Maclean's election is as certain as it is possible for an election to be before polling has actually taken place. All that is necessary is that Mr. Maclean's supporters, irrespective of politics, shall continue their efforts in his behalf until the last vote has been polled. If they do Mr. Maclean should have a majority which will surprise at least one of his opponents. In Rossland Mr. Lome Campbell should win by a handsome majority, while the people of Ymlr will undoubtedly re-elect Mr. Schofield. It is hard to see how there could possibly be any but ono result in Fernie, the return of Hon. W. R. Ross by a large majority. In Columbia riding there is an interesting fight in progress between Mr. H. G. Parson and Mr. H. E. Forster, but there is no reason to doubt the result. His friends look to see Mr. William Hunter carry Slocan by a good majority. The only other contest in this territory is that in Greenwood, where Mr. J. R. Jackson Is seeking re-election. Mr. Jackson has made a diligent and a useful member of the house and certainly deserves well of the people of Greenwood, irrespective of polities. Altogether the prospects look prom- Fruit Land SEE US for improved or unimproved fruit lands, from one to 50,000 acres. Adjoining city, Kootenay river nnd weBt. Slocan valley, west arm ond main lake. Tho very best properties at lowest prices and personally Inspected. Seven acres first class fruit land adjoining city, all cleared, city water, telephone, electric light available. Price $3,000. good terms. 20 acres, four miles from city, good road and creek running through, five acres slashed, balance easy clearing, suitable for dairying, hog raising or fruitgrowing. A bargain at $1,200 on easy terms. 2% acrcB on lakeside about 100 apple, plum and pear trees, partly bearing, abundant water Hupply, first class log house, well finished. Property all fenced and fronting government road. A snap at $1,250. Recommended as pleasant summer home. 14 acres with lake frontage, 100 trees planted, 1 acre strawberries, good water supply. Five roomed bungalow, neat design, modern built. Price $3,000 and a sound Investment. McQuarrie & Robertson ising for a clean sweep in the Kootenay and Boundary, such as occurred two and a half years ago. The interior will again send down to Victoria a solid phalanx of government supporters to look after its interests. THE CARTIER CENTENARY September 6, 1014, will be thc one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Sir George Etlenne Cartier, ono of the Fathers of Confederation, and a patriot and statesman whose name will for ever shine brightly from the pages of Canadian history. To celebrate the centenary a movement is on foot to collect funds for the erection in Montreal of a memorial that will In substantial form perpetuate his memory. The Dominion owes much to Cartier, and the movement deserves public support. The services of Sir George Cartier have been publicly acknowledged by those best qualified to appreciate the work that he performed for a united Canada. Sir John A. Macdonald declared that Cartier was as bold as a lion, nnd that but for him Confederation could not have been carried while Sir Charles Tupper has declared that without Cartier there could have been no Confederation, and that therefore Canada owes him a debt that can never be repaid. Sir John A. Macdonald and Sir George Etienne Cartier were the two greatest figures in the Confederation movement, and their long association and cordial co-operation strikingly typified the union that should alwayB exist between the two great races of the Dominion. The services that each of them rendered to their country entitle them to the lasting gratitude cf their fellow countrymen. The memory of Sir John A. Macdonald ls worthily honored by mdnuments in many localities, but It remains for the people to honor the memory of Cartier by a memorial worthy of the great Dominion, that he worked so faithfully to create. Cartier was not only devoted to thc idea of a united Canada, a statesman of farslghtcd and broad views, a staunch patriot, a lawyer and a soldier, but he was also, it should be remembered, nn admirer of British Institutions and a firm advocate of British connection. Speaking in London, Ontario, In I860 he declared: "The Canadian peoplo desire to remain faithful to the old monarchical flag of Great Britain, that flag which waves over all the seas, that flag which tyranny has never been able to overcome, that flag which symbolizes true liberty. Canadians know that if they wish to become really great they have only to continue their union with the mother country so as to share in her power, her prestige and her glory." Sir George Etienne Cartier belongs to al! Canada and the proposnl to honor his memory should awaken a response in every loyal breast of legislature he would have been here in ample time to be present at the Conservative convention. How would the Interests of the Liberal party and of the ci*y of Nelson be advanced by the election of Mr. Harry Wright? That ls a question every Liberal should ask himself. How does Mr. Harry Wright reconcile his statement that he Is the premier's choice as candidate in Nelson with thc premier's own emphatic declaration that Mr. Wright is not his choice? It ls rather remarkable that In enumerating the manifold services which he says he has rendered Nelson in the past few years Mr, Harry Wright has not taken credit to himself for the fact that since his election thc sun has continued to shine in Nelson, Mr. Harry Wright says ho was not given British fair play because Mr. W. R. Maolean was nominated as the Conservative candidate in his absence. It was Mr. Wright's own fault that he was not present at that convention. He had six full days if he had left on any one ot which for Nelson he would have arrived here in ample time to be preBent at the convention, I This Date in Historg. \ EDITORIAL NOTES Mr. Harry Wright haa until midnight tonight ln which to retire from the contest and avoid defeat. Supporters of government candidates In thc Kootenny and Boundary should beware of overconffdence. It has lost many an election. If Mr. Harry Wright had not wasted his time at the coast after thc close _ rail Land.. Keep Fully Insured We are agents for Royal Exchange Assurance'of London, England. Incorporated A.D. 1720. Losses paid over $225,000,- 000. Alliance Assurance Company, Limited, of London, England. Capital $27,250,000, Invested funds, $85,000,000. Yorkshire Insurance Company, Limited, of York, England. Established 1824, Assets exceed $18,000,000. Franklin Insurance Company of Washington, D.C. Chartered by Congress ln A.D. 1818. Drop us a line or ring up phone 68 and our, repr—aMtatlve will call Ludwlge Von Beethoven died on March 26, 1S27. He was oac of the greatest of musical composers. As a child he displayed unusual talent for mUBic and from tlio age of four was taught the violin and clavier by 3iis father. When nlno years old ho was placed witli Pfeiffer and received lessons on the organ from Van der Eeden. At the age of 10 Bcet'n- oven began composing and even for somo time after tlie years of his pupilage wrote In accordance with the principles observed by Hadyn, Mozart and others, hut at a later period he gradually Introduced changes of treatment In Individual sections. He had a unique method of changing musical characterizations and today Unas many followers of his style. ANNEX YUKON TO BRITISH COLUMBIA Senator Power Favors Proposal—Tariff Commission and Grain Bills Discussed OTTIAWA, March 25—The government bill reducing the number of judges in the Yukon was put through nfter Senator Power had suggested that the Yukon should be entirely annexed to British Columbia, and Sir Flichnrd Cartwrlght had declared that tho judges' law should be amended so that no one could draw a judge's pension and a cabinet minister's salary. Amendments to the tariff commis*- slon bill suggested by Sir Richard Cartwrlght were discussed. Senator Lougheed said that the government was prepared to accept some of them but not others. For Instance lt did not think that It should accept thc nmcndments providing that where the commission reports in fatfor of ii tariff Increase on any industry It shall report on the number of factories cost of buildings and equipment, employees, capital, if there haa been stock watering or combines in the industry and list of shareholders and dividends for ten years. Mr. Lougheed snid that the_ commission could not be allowed to report In favor of a tariff change. It could only report on the conditions. There was danger In enquiring into the financlnl status of corporations and Industries and publishing the information to thc world. There was nothing in the law at present which authorized any government commissioner to go into a factory and say: "I want to know your financial status." In every industry there were bound to bo many factories and each with its own financial status. Some might he good nnd some bad, but he did not see Flat their financial status had anything to do in deciding a tariff framed for thc benefit of Can nda. Sir Richard Cartwrlght said he believed the financial status of companies had a good deal to with the question. He thought from experience that some good companies sought tariff bonus to enable them to pay dividends on watered stock, Grain Bill Consideration of the Grain bill was then. resumed. Senator Watson said railway companies should be compelled to own and operate their terminal elevators. That would give the solution of all storago and terminal difficulties connecter with grain. It would also be a good thing for tlie government to build and operate large storage elevators at various points in the interior country. Senator T .0. Davis moved to strike out the clause which provides for the establishment of sample markets at Calgary, Winnipeg and Fort William and which permitted mixing. He said the evidence given last year showed the elevators, interior and terminal, wero in the hands of a combine. They had been found guilty and fined for breaking tho law against mixing. Who would buy on a sample market and trust his grain to these men? N*> one would. The provisions were of no use to anyone except tho combines. The clause would merely hove the effect of legalizing mixing for the sole benefit of the combine. He had no objection to the sample market If the mixing provision were cut out, Senator Talbot said the section regarding buying by sample should stand while the clause regarding mix Ing should be struck out. Senator WatBOn said that^ If samplt markets were established "companies would buy on sample and store In ter- MMMMffili all grades of wheat from millers all over the country. They bought a carload by sample and sent it on to thc millers without removing it from the cars. There was no similarity in Canada. The only people who would buy on sample were those who now control the terminal elevators. Canada's inspection was good. It had a good name. Last year he had called on one of the largest English grain Importers, the head of a Manchester firm, which bought grain from all over the world to fill orders from millers all over Canada. When asked about Canadian grades he replied: "You have an inspector over thero whoso name Is David Horn and lhat name on a grade certificate is Al. In 20 years we have never heard of anything wrong with a cargo cf grain from Canada." Canada Bhould stick to her present system. Senator Young said Senator Davis had given an erroneous impression In saying the grain dealing was all in the hands of a combine. There was a provincial system In Saskatchewan, there was a grain growers' grain com- pand and ho himself was an independent handler in a small way. No ono doubted that the sample market was thc Ideal way of selling and buying grain, but such a market could only be established where conditions were right as they were in Mlnenapolls and as he believed they were not in Canada yet. At Farmers* Request Mr. Lougheed said the government had put this provision ln at the request of the farmers who at a meeting In Calgary passed a formal resolution favoring sample markets. They had since changed their minds and wero opposing sample markets. The question was wore they right then or now. Everyone agrees that under proper conditions the sample m/rkct was ideal. It might be true that the time for the sample market had not come in Cannda yet. It might bo that those conditions could be brought about by tho creation of facilities in the way of binning elevators. To bring about conditions something should be foreshadowed. He therefore thought the clause should stand but ho would so anierid j't thnt' it would not become effective until it had been proclaimed by the governor general in council and that proclamation should not be made "unless nnd until the governor general is satisfied thnt proper conditions exist for bringing this section Into force." School Question. Resuming the debate on tho Manitoba bill Senator Costlgan said it was to be regretted that the school question had to come up so often. There would not have been a confederation If the educational guarantees had not been given and they were given on the demand of Quebec, and that province had never attempted to repudiate them. He reviewed tho history of school legislation and in conclusion moved that the principle be affirmed that educational rights which the people of Keewatln now have shall he safeguarded, Senator Power asked if tho amendment was In order and Mr. Lougheed said this was a money bill which the senate could not amend. Speaker Landry said It was a money bill and could not be amended, but tho motion did not* amend thc bill but declared a principle on motion for second reading and therefore was in order. Senator Cloran declared it was time for thc Protestants of Manitoba to awaken to a sense of honor and realize the shameful thing they were doing. In taking the money of the Roman Catholic minority and using tt for the education of their own children and the children of the Jews and Doukhobors. Senator Cloran said he had before 1886 been sent to Manitoba by the Quebec government to find out what was behind the agitation for the abolition of separate schools. He had found Mr. Greenway and his colleagues were not in favor of It with the exception of Joe Martin. He told the Greenway government that to repeal the school rights of Catholics In Manitoba would destroy tho Liberal party in Quebec and had asked that the agitation be ended. Joe Martin had told him to "go to hell.*' Premier Greenway had told him Martin was a scoundrel who wns playing firebrand to cover up something personal. Sifton was against the ngltatlon. Senator Cloran said he had been sent by tho Quebec government of that day to see what was behind thc ngltatlon. If lt wns based on pure prejudice, the premier of Quebec proposed to enact the Manitoba biil word for word, not to impose its unfair provisions on the ProtcBtnnt minority in Quebec, but to compel Sir John A. Macdonald to disallow this nnd the Manitoba bill with it. On his report it was not necessary to enact this legislation. Order being called the speaker stated that thc argument would have to be applied moro closely to thc amend-, ment. , Speaker Landry left the chair to speak upon the amendment. He read a telegram from O. Charlobols of Keewatln, asking for the continuance of the school rights for the people of Keewatln. Ho stated that confederation was brought by fairness and compromise to put an end to dissension which then existed. One of the most important arguments was that of sepnrate schools. In the case of the portion of Keewatln to be annexed ho held thc law of 1875 exists as clearly today as when it was enacted. Dally News Want Ads. Get Results. Poultry Bee Keeping Fruit Growing Vegetable Gardening We have the best works by the highest recognized authorities on all these subjects. Bailey's books on Pruning, Fruit Growing and Gardening, each..$1.75 Standard books on Poultry, each 50c to $1.25 W. G. THOMSON Phone 34 Bookseller and Stationer Nelson, B. C. FRED IRVINE & CO. Special Suit and Hat Sale LADIES TAILOR-MADE SUITS, all new spring styles, wo will sell this week at bargain prices. Sec our special $18.00 suits on salo for • $10,00 Bargains in all of our ladies' suit stook :T'3SL'vW; Millinerij We aro now showing a splendid line of tho latest now mannish Derby hats. The large sailor hats wc have just received another line of. i . '^'JUijpf ^*tf*'ii.*W#'i.*,1^4:1 i-.|*Wi*l|-«.i Ladies' Trimmed and Pattern hats from $3.50 each up. The latest up-to-date styles. We Invite Inspection. Starting Tuesday, We Will Reduce Our Entire China Stock 33 1-3 from Regular Prices Canada Drug & Book Co. Ltd. Phone 81 Nelson's Pioneer Drag Store P.O. Box 502 MAIL ORDERS A SPECIALTY White Star DominioiiXaiiadian Service ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, SA ILING EVERY SATURDAY Montreal, Quebec, Liverpool (Summer) Portland, Me.; Halifax (westbound); Liverpool (winter). No trouble with customs, haggago bonded through to steamer. LARGEST AND FINEST STEAMERS FROM CANADA. ONLY FOUR DAYS AT SEA. Now *3. 8, LAURENTIC New 3. 8. MEGANTIC Triple-Screw I-ISW gross tons. Twln-Serew 147SS gross tons. Turbine and Reciprocating Engines. Last word In shipbuilding. Electric elevators, electric heaters, skilled orchestra, wireless and deep sea sipn-uiing apparatus. First-class, {92.50; second-class, $53.75: tlilrd-cliiss, (closed rooms), $32.50. Comfort at moderate rates by excellent one-class (II) cabin service, S. S. Twln-Serew 'TEUTONIC, S. S. Twin-Screw CANADA 532 feet long. 514 feet long. •Largest, fastest steamer Canadian-Liverpool one-claBB (II) co-bin service. Best accmmodatlon given $50.00up, third-class (closed rooms), $31.25. Company's Office, Room "B" Bailey Building, Second and Cherry Sts., Seattle OR LOCAL RAILWAY AND STEAMSHIP AGENTS. The Canadian Bank of Commerce 8IR EDMUND WALKER, C.V.O., LLD„ D.C.L., President ALEXANDER LAIRD, Gen. Mgr. Capital $11,000,000 Rest 9,000,000 Travellers' Cheques Issued by tho Canadian Bank of Commerce are the most convenient form ln which to carry money waen traveling. Tliey are negotiable everywhere, self-Identifying, and the exact amount payable in the principal foreign countries Is printed on the face of every cheque. The cheques are Issued ln denominations of $10, $20, $50, $100 and $200 any may be obtained on application at the bank. In connection with its Travelers' Cheqyea The Canadian Bank of Commerce has issued a booklet entitled "Information of Interest to Those nbout to Travel," which will be sent free 'to anyone applying for It. Nelson Branch, J. S. Munro, Mgr. Bank of Montreal ESTABLISHED 1817 Capital all paid-up $16,000,000 Rest r. 15,000,000 HEAD OFFICE: MONTREAL Rt. Hon. Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal, G.C.M.G., Hon. Pros. R. B. Angus, Esq., President Sir Edward 8. Clouston, Bart., Vice-President H. V. Meredith, Esq., Gen. Manager Branches in British Columbia Armstrong, Athalmer, Chilliwack, Cloverdale, Enderby, Greenwood, Hosmer, Kamloops, Kelowna, Merritt. Nelson, New Denver, New Westminster, Nicola, Pentlcton, Port Alberni, Port Hanoy Prince Rupert, Princeton, Rossland, Summerland, Vancouver, Vancouver (Main street), Vernon, Victoria, West Summerland. Nelson Branch, L. B. DeVeber, Mgr. Imperial Bank ol Canada HEAD OFFICE: TORONTO Capital Authorized $10,000,000 Capital Paid-up 6,000,000 Reserve Fund 6,000,000 Total Asset ,.,. 72,000,000 D. R. Wilkie, President Hon. Robert Jaffray, Vice-Pres. Branches in British Columbia: Arrowhead, Chase, Cranbrook, Fernio, Golden, Kamloops, Michel. New Michel, Nelson, Revelstoke, Vancouver, Victoria and Wilmer. A general banking business transacted. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT Interest allowed on deposits at current rate from date of deposit. Nelson Branch, J.H.D.Benson, Mgr. The Royal Bank of Canada Incorporated 1869 Capital Paid-up $ 6,200,000 Reserved and Undivided Profits 7,200,000 Total Assets 100,000,000 HEAD OFFICE: MONTREAL 165 branches In Canada and Newfoundland; IS agencies in Cuba and Port Rico. British West Indies: Bahamas—Nassau; Barbadoes—Bridgetown; Jamaica—Kingston; Trinidad— Port of Spain and San Fernando. London, England, 2 bank buildings, Princes street, E. C. New York City, GS William street. Business accounts carried upon favorable terms, Savings department at all branches. Nelson Branch, A. B. Netherby, Mgr. JOHN BURNS & SON Contractos and Builders Nelson Planing Mill, Sash and Door Factory—Factory and Yards, 708-12 Vernon, street. Doors, Sash, Mouldings in stock and to order. Coast Lath and Shingles. Turned* Work and Brackets. Cement, Brick and Lime always in stock. Automatic Knife Grinder—all kinds of grinding done. Store Fronts nnd Office Fittings, etc., a specialty. Estimates given on stone, brick and all kinds of work. Moving and raising buildings and setting plate glass. Guaranteed against damage. P. O. Box I'M. Telephono 17 clples of Socialism he did not want them to vote for Socialism. We Are Now Showing the Largesteml Best Assorted Stock of Prints, Ginghams, and Muslins Ever Shown tn Neli son Don't put off getting all the wash goods you will be wanting for this spring and summer till nil the prettiest patterns have been sold, but make your choice now, while the selection ls at its best. You will find here the largest range of colors and patterns in Prints, Ginghams and Muslins that Wc have, ever shown, and wo have been most particular In getting only the best qualities obtainable, so you will not be disappointed in the goods you buy here. Potter's Prints 15o Ginghams 12',/^c to 35c Muslins 20c to 65c Have You Bought Your New Hat Yet? You will welcome the change from heavy fells and deep-toned velvets 0 tho lighter and gayer straws and silks, and we have Just a splendid j selection of the most up-to-date shapes and fashionable trimmings for j you to choose from. Our imported pattern hats, too, arc a sight worth j seeing, and we cordially invite you to come in and try some on. Wo I know we can suit you. MEAGHER & CO. I The Store for Style SASKATOON, Sask,, March 25— Charged with the theft of $100 nt Perdue, Paul Shuloff, n local real estate mnn. was arrested by the mounted police ln a Second avenue office this morning. WILL ENDEAVOR TO GET TORONTO PLAYERS TORONTO, Ont., March 25.—Con Jones of Vancouver must bo contemplating another trip cast. In a wlro today to threo of the Toronto players he asked them not to sign up until they had heard from him, which would be In seven days' time at least. The players in question ure Eddie Powers, Pole Harnett and Billy Braden, This model shows a practical style feature that will readily appeal to tho well-dressed woman. Tho waist in surplice stylo Is draped over the figure and closed In girdle or sash effect by slmplo tying or fastening at tho waist lino. Tho skirt may bo finished without tho separate panels, which form an effective trimming. The waist pat- torn is cut in six sizes—32, 34, 36, 38, 40 and 42 Inches bust measure. Tho skirt pattern ln flvo slzea—-22, 24, 26, and 30 inches waist measure. It requires 8 yards of 30-Inch material for the entiro gown. This Illustration calls for two separate patterns which will be mailod to ony nddress on receipt of 10c for each pattern In silver or stamps,, Please send the above mentioned Jrcctlons given below RESULT OF GOLF EVENT PINEHURST, N. C„ March 25.—- First In a field of 50 contestants In today's qualifying round hi the women's event of tho annual united north and south amateur golf championship wns Miss Dorothy Campbell of Hnm- Slton, Ont, Canadian and British champion and former American champion, her card of 05 being four strokes less than that of the Hold. WOMAN WHO BURNED BABY IN STOVE HALIFAX, March 25.—Mrs. Ada McCarron. a north end woman in this city, was arrested several weeks ago A Good Boiled Dinner Is All Right We have some extra choice Corned Beef and Pickled Pork, Fresh tautloh Stow. 10c "Boiling Beef, plate, rib or brisket 10o P. Burns & Co. Ltd Phone 32 '•i^:;i* - Nelson, B.C. on a charge of murder, aha having put her flvo-wcek3-old Imby into a hot blast stove at homo und burned it alive. The trial took place today und the jury after being out for an hour returned a verdict of "not guilty" on account of her being iDisnno at the time of tbe commission of the offense charged In the indictment. She was remanded to jail until the pleasure of the lieutenant governor Is made known concerning her. It Is probable that tho woman will now bo sent to lhe insane asylum. The verdict is m lino with tho charge of Chief Justice Tdwnsend, who tried the case. We Can Help You Save Money If you desire to stretch tho purchasing pi thc time to supply your clothing needs, Cu saving prices wo have placed on all wcr of your dollars, now is 1 and see tho truly money- Mens and : : Ladies' Shoes A big lot to he closed out at very low prices. Men's Fine Shoes, patent leather, new too, value $6.00, for $3.95 Men's VIcl Kid Biucher, values $5.00, for $3.95 Men's Box Calf Bals, value $4.00 and $5.00, for $2.45 Women's Pine Shoes, vici kid, dongola and box calf, for $1,95 A large assortment of Boys', Girls' and Children's Shoes ut greatly reduced prices. BUY NOW AND SAVE MONEY. BROWN & CO. Baker Street NELSON A. G. LAMBERT & CO. Ltd- MANUFACTURERS OF AND DEALERS IN PAGE SIX "**. Cfie Baity JidMf. TUESDAY MARCH liH-aw Insurance Nelson Real Estate Fruit Ranches Do You? Place your Insurance with us, with good strong companies. We are ut your service Sec us now. Investment In Nelson real cstale will pay. Own ytiur own home. See some of the properties we offer. They're good. If you or your friends want to get lhe best value thero is In fruit Inhds, do not fail lo see our list. Look us up and let us show you What wo have. ■. .... i Want to soli your home, your ran :ll. your lots, or runt your homo? If so, list them with us. Wo have.buyers... _ Western Canada Investment Co. Financial Agents. ,leal Estate, Fire, Life and Accident Insurance; Timber Lands, Rents Collected, Loans Safetv Deno.it Boxes for Rent J. E. TAYLOR, Manager. ALEX. CHEYNE, Secretary ■ P 0. Box 1042. Safety Deposit Boxes for Rent H .E. DOUGLAS, Insurance and C. A. VAN HEMERT. Timber Loan Department. . Department. P.ione 254 Cor. Baker and Josephine Streets. Watch Repairing H docs not pay to carry a watch that does not keep time, when you can have your watch repaired by us and guaranteed for one year lo keep good time. Mall orders receive prompt attention. J. J. Walker Jeweler and Optician Baker St. Nelson, B.C. f MARKETS LOCAL WHEAT MARKET WEAK WIN-MI" EG, March 23.—There was* little doing on the .bnul wheat market In options a all* prices opened unchanged with iclni i i-Le ti er at lhe ng figures prices de l-gen to l-e hi: opening and Liverpool s cli wet-,; '.fjc io %q higher. Lab cllnrd %c on lhe further American markets, finally closing %c tower for May and May (new' and %c lower for .Inly. The cash demand was deehleilly Blow, offerings were light anil expont; ciH-ulry was practlc-mlly nil. Minneapolis closed %a lower for May, and >«je lower for July ami September. Chicago1' clrisvd %a lower for May and 94c lower for July and September, Oats were in demand around Saturday's CloUlng prices ami flax bids were slightly higher. The Increase for the week on slocks of wheat were 1B7'805 and in Canadian visible S2CC46, Receipts are continuing heavy, 4&0 cars beln*r in sight for Inspection today. Winnipeg Stocks Llsted- F.l*. ... Hid Asked & Pro Lo & Tr ur. plrc Loan. P.P HO ii6 ni West Lire, r.r, p.c. pd, .. 200 nt West Pormanenl 12314 i*T) n-> Investinenl UK 145 97 thorn Mortgage, 20 p.c. pd. 122 thern Trust ni uli'i-d Trusts 1"' 175 nipcii Land & Trust ...... 150 L*es-r,<) Northern etc. at JIW. AMERICAN STOCKS ADVANCAIG NEW YORK, March 25.—On trading well in excess of 1,000,000 shares, the largest thus for this year, storks to*'i;iy continued their advance. Th.- movement lacked some of 'the recent breadlh but waa none the le: effe* -allw in lhe fa. w:\ii icsllo The such un- refusfil of j Increases further un- 'in the tlie demanded by ihei rest a I several d tres and lhe con 'British cbal slrlki faotors another advance in copnera was reported here and abroad, It was ibis latter development that conirlbuted more than anything: else -to lhe market's strength, metal nnd kindred securities selling al the best prices In some inonWis while some attained tholr highest -piota- tlone in the year. Last week's f-nec.ta**u- Inr rise in American Smelters, which derives mUCh of its business from the copper companies, was coutitiui * J' ~ " shn'res rising well above 8!) en- WAS A CONFIRMED DYSPEPTIC Now Finds. It a Pleasure to Enjoy -Meals Here is a case which seemed as had nnd as hopeless as yours can possibly be. ThisisthecxperienceoFMr. H.J.Brown, 384 Bathurst St., Toronto, in his own words: "Gentlemen—I have nmch pleasure in mentioning to you the benefits received from yourNa-Pru-Co Dyspepsia Tablets and can cheerfully recommend them. I sifnply had confirmed dyspepsia with all its wretched symptoms, and tried about all tiie advertised cures with no success. You have in Na-Dru-Co Dyspepsia Tablet-; the best curative, agent I could iind. It is now such a pleasure to enjoy meals with their consequent nourishment that I want to mention this for the benefit of others," Tke fact that a lot of prescriptions or so-called' 'cures'1 have failed to help you _ 1 A_,_. __l_l nave gQj. ^ g- 0J. ormous dealings. Taking today's top figures as a basis price they show gains of 13 to 'X points for the month. A canvass of the conservative cictncnl iu the financial district throws little light on the improved market sltuntion other than tlie belief that it has Us genesis In better mercantile and political conditions. It Is no less-certain also, that lhe market is largely In tlie hands of skilful speculators, who have exhibited more than ordinary Interest In discounting these changes. sixty and !W day money rale-** were advanced -here today, as a result of last week's further decrease In reserves nnd lhe continued borrowing In the Herman market. Increased firmness was shown In commercial naper for the first two days of tin- bank week. Local Institutions haw already lost almost 12.000,000. London nought and sold In lhe market, the balance representing purchases to the extent of about *Jti.(*00 shares. The Loudon market was quiet under tbe fortnightly settlements*, from which no undue strain Is expected. ■Bonds were In better demand here than yesterday, prices hi general reflecting greater firmness, Total s-a.les, par value, (3.220,000, United States government bonds were unchanged on call. SETTLEMENT AFFECTS LONDON MARKET LONDON, March 25.—The supply of money was plentiful. The stock market was unlet owing, to the commencement of tlie ■Settlement but iho demand wa.s good in the afternoon when British securities dropped In Ihe absence of a statement regarding the -coal strike negotiations. Peninsula & Oriental navigation SPOKANE MARKETS (Sharp & Irvine.) Bid B. C. Copper $-4.60 Caledonia ^ Canadian Consolidated .... fW.M Granby 3-S.n0 International Coal fit! Lucky Jim 27V6 Nucget ™. Itamhler-Carlboo »'™ Royal 5" fln.owstnrni ™- Stewart I.» Standard LIU galea—lOn Stewart al %l.Y'- ■'*' 1 JU5, -100 at Jl.in: 2,000 Lucky Jim METAL MARKETS NEW YORK, March 35.—Silver, GSUj staudiifil copper, 1-1 .JMj 15.p!; strong. LONDON, March LT,.—Silver, 30 l!l-lf>i lead. £16 53. BRUTAL MURDER TAKES PLACE IN MINNEAPOLIS MINNEAPOLIS. Minn.. March 25.-— Willi peoplo around to hear her despair ing cries Cor help, hut no ono ready and willing to render assistance, Alice Matthews, the 21-year-old daughter of Harry Matthews. 35-17 Twentieth avenue south, gave up her life lato on Saturday night In a desperate nttempt to save hor honor. Her disfigured and mutilated body was found in the street loss than half a block from her homo hy ;i neighbor nt 7 -o'clock on Sunday morning. Her tips were swollen from tt blow ln tho mouth, her neck and throat scratched and torn, her clothing In tatters, everything bore mule testimony to the terrific* struggle she had made against her brutal assailant, io whom she did not succumb until life was nearly or quite extinct. The oldest policemen on tho force agree thnt for downright savage brutality tho crime has never been equated fn Minneapolis. There is nothing to Indicate who committed the crlmo. The most pitiful event centered with Miss Matthews' death was when her younger sister, ilennle, returned homo from n party at about 2 o'clock In the morning, she nenrly stumbled over the body of her sister, not recognizing her, entered hor home and wont to bed, forgetting to tell her father of what she had seen. The two girls who accompanied Alice to tho show on Saturday night were questioned by the police, but they wero Unable to throw any light upon the tragedy. Miss Matthews' parents thought that she was Spending the night with girl friends. alwyo mentioned. He spoke of the debt Canada owed to Sir Alexander Mackenzie for the discovery of the Polar sea, and for adding Immensely to British possessions and British trade by explorations in the north.- Then he gave an account of Sir Alexander's journey by canoe through tho Rocky mountains and down thc Fraser river to the Pacific ocean, pointing out what a wonderful triumph of courage such a journey was under the conditions then prevailing. Next he described the voyage round the world, undertaken by Sir George Simpson, who started out from Montreal with a party fn canoes, and finally made lis way to St. Petersburg und back to London. On that voyagjj the limits of British possessions on t)ie Pacific coast were fixed, for It wns the treaty entered Into between Sir George Simpson and the Russian government at the fur trading station nt New Archangel which was produced as conclusive evidence of the boundary of the British possessions when the Alaskan award was made. Mr. Buyer, dealing In a chutly way with tho adventures of his heroes, was awarded the hearty thanks of the club for his speech. GREAT WATERWAYS APPEAL BEGINS Caso Will Bo Taken to Privy Council —Suit Against Royal Bank. EDMONT.ON", Alta., March 25.— Hearing of tho appeal of thc Royal bank from the decision rendered by Mr. Justice Stuart on November ti lust in connection with the famous Alberta &. Greal Waterways cause was begun before the supreme court tills morn- wig. Ii. will bo recalled that thc provincial government took action lo have handed over to It by tho hanks the money deposited with them as an outcome of the sales of Alberta & Great Waterways bonds. Tho Royal hunk held $5,000,000 of thc total of ? 7,-100,000. Justice Ktuart ordered that the money with interest he paid over to tho government. The bank gave notice that it would appeal. The case came up thcreforo In its second stage this morning when the appeal was begun beforo the (Supreme court, lhe justices sitting being Chief Justice Harvey of lhe supreme court and Justices Scott, .Beck and Simmons. It was at onco understood this morning that no matter what might bo thc decision rendered by the supreme court en banc of the province tho case will be appealed further to tho privy council of Great Britain. With this in view thc appeal hooks for this case wero arranged in a form which would meet with the requirements * of the privy council. R. B. Bennett introduced C. A. Mas- tin, K.C., of Toronto, who has been brought bore by the government to represent It tn this case, in the place of Justice Walsh. He then proceded with his argument. SHOULD ERECT MONUMENTS TO INTREPID EXPLORERS MONTREAL. Que., March 25.—That Canada should some day erect magnificent monuments nt the mouths of the Mnekenzle and Fraser rivers to the memory of Sir Alexander Mackenzie ami Sir George Simpson reaped TELLS ABOUT HUDSON BAY SOUTH PORCUPINE, Ont., March 25.—The Venerable Archdeacon Reni- son, who has been a missionary at Moose Factory for 15 years; speaking at a Canadian club dinner called the Hudson bay tho Mediterranean of Canada and said it was bo vaHt in extent that the United Kingdom could be put into lt and a vessel could sail around it without ever catching sight of land. Hudson bay was navigable Indeed for five months In tho year, he added, nnd he believed that if tho breakwaters wero built the Moose river could be made navigable for vessels of moderate drought. Archdeacon Renlson also said enough salt water hay grew along the Bhorcs of Hudson bay to feed millions of cattle. INVESTIGATION OF MINE EXPLOSION HUDSON BAY flAILWAY WILL BE COMMENCED PRINCE ALBERT, Sask.,. March 25 —"Word was received In the city to- Explocion Was Caused by Minors Using Open Lamps in Preference to Safety. (Special to Tho Dally News.) VANCOUVER, 1!, C March 25.— James Ashworlh, consulting engineer now residing here, has returned from Merritt, where he has been making an Investigation into the recent coal mine explosion. He states that the force exerted by the explosion in the Diamond Vale company's No. 3 mine at Merritt was less than that of any previous case he lias investigated, and he was at the Coal Crook explosion 10 years ago as an expert for tlie Crows Nest. "This fact," he adds, "coupled with the further fact thai the flame was of i low intensity, shows .that although there was undoubtedly on explosion of a mixture of fire damp nnd coat dust it lhe originating point of ignition, yot the extension of flame was duo to (he inflammation of coal dust as distinguished from an explosion. Thus although the bodies of some of Iho men were severely burned, yet the name wns Insufficient to Ignite pnpor which was found near the liodles. At the point of origin a dinner can hanging on a prop was not unsoldered. Thc level along which the flame trav- led was wot under fool and dump was ■ill around. This again is proof that, is I have always contended, watering tho roadway will not control the extension of an explosion. "This explosion, however, ought to teach a very practical lesson to all officials In .charge of coal mines. namely, to he particularly careful where mixed lights are used. In the present case there is no doubt but that the explosion was consequent upon ono or both of the two miners using their open lights In preference to safety lamps, with which they had been supplied. "In addition to the danger of mixed lights In coal mines it also shows the want of technical knowledge of miners of the Increased danger caused by the addition of small or ordinary percentage of coal dust to a percentage of fire damp in the air and which Is not In Itself an explosive mixture." He urges the provision for technical mining classes, under government direction and supervision, in all coal mining camps. PARLIAMENT WILL NOT PROROGUE THIS MONTH OTTAWA, Ont., March 25.—It is practically certain that parliament will prorogue on Wednesday, April 4, all hope of busIncHs being disposed of in time I'or an official winding up on Saturday next has been abandoned. The supplementary estimates ou which lhe government put thc final touches on Saturday have still to como down. They will be pretty heavy and involving as thoy do several new matters of public polle'y will naturally cause a good deal of discussion. Then the rricllon which'-is likely to arise be- Iwe-'ii tiie senate and the government majority of the lower house over senate amendments to government bills is likely to cause ^some little delay. Thero Is much speculation as to whether the government will concur in the amendments, and If not, whether lhe senate will hack down or kill the legislation in question by adopting the six months holflt. It will bo recalled that this occurred In 1S9R when the then Conservative majority rejected some of the Laurier government railway proposals, Including the plan of building a tine to the Yukon. MARYLAND DAY CELEBRATED BALTIMORE, Md., March 25.—The public schools In Baltimore and elsewhere throughout the state Unlay held special oxorc'sos in celebration of Maryland day, the 278lh anniversary of tho lundinfg of Lord Baltimore's colony at St. Mary's, which marked tho first permanent settlement in Maryland. Children Injured Ordinary Cathartics and Pills and Harsh Physic Cause Distressing Complaints You cannot bo over-careful In the selection of medicine for children. Only the very gentlest bowel medicine should ever he given, except m emergency eases. Ordinary pills, cathartics and purgatives tin- apt lo do more harm than good. They may cause griping, nausea aud other distressing aft or-efforts that are frequently health-destroying. We personally recommend and guarantee Hexall Orderlies as tho safest and most dependable remedy, which wo know, for constipation and associate bowel disorders. We have such absolute fatLli In the virtues of this remedy that we sell It on our guarantee of money back In every Instance where It falls to give entire saitisfa-ctlon, and we urge all in need of such medicine to 4ry It at our' risk. IlcxflU Orderlies are eaten just like candy, are particularly prompt and agreeablo In action, may be taken at any time, day or night: do not cause diarrhoea, nausea, griping, cm-cmsIvo looosoness, or other undesirable effects. Tliey havo a very mild hut positive action upon the organs with which they como ln contact, apparently acting ns ti. regulative tonic upon tho relaxed muscular coat of the bowel, thus overcoming weakness, and aiding to restore thp bowels to moro vigorous and healtihy activity. Rexall Orderlies commonly completely relieve - constipation, except of course when -of a surgical character. They also tend ito overcome the necessity of constantly taking laxatives to keep tho bowels In normal eomHtrtlon. Three slzis of packages. 10 cents, 25 cents, and 50 cents. ■ Remembwv you -oan -obtain Rexall Remedies In Nelson only at our store— Tbo Rexall Store. Tho Poole Drug Co., Ltd. WATER NOTICE I. R. Heddle, of Nelson, British Columbia, rancher, give notice that on the 12th day of April, 1912, I Intend to apply to the water commissioner .at his offlee hi Nelson, B.C., for a license to take ond FOR SALE. FOR SALE-Frult land In the famous Grev creek district. As evidence of ihe value of this land for fruit farming, we havo Bold over a dozen 10-acre lots to different parties who have been residents of Kootenay for from flvo to _\% years. It Is situated on the east hank of Kootenav lake, y-i mile from the posloffiee and steamboat landing. Tho lake is from two to five miles wide and 75 mlleS long, to our knowledge the only lake in the Dominion of Canada that docs n*jt freeae. The land Is direct from tbo locator to tiie mirehaser. For further particulars address Llndsav Launch & Ito'it Co.. P. O. Box JU, Nelson, B. C, or apply Room 8, Griffin block. FOR SA 1,15—Seven-roomed house, two lots with fruit trees. Price $1150. Kasy terms. Apply W. Cutlor, auctioneer. Box 47-1, Nelson. -170-tf. FOR SAM5—Fruit ranch. Do you want n good buy.? ■ ?4G00. For particulars. Owner, Proctor. *28l-20 FOR SALE-Gasoline launch, 20 feet, 12 horse power, first class order, thorough- ly equipped. Box 152, Nelson. gS-l-tf. FOR SALE—What's this, New York and White Biirhnnk potatoes for seed or general use (1.50 per hundred, present or future delivery; cash wiih orders. Glen Allen Ranch. Arrow Park. *»2S7-13 FOR SALE—Counter, 12 feet long. Ao«iv Ilnzelwood Parlors, Nelson. BOO-tfj FOR SALE—Fine cattle and fruit ranch combined; 170 acres, part meadow, balance bench land. Partly Improved, with buildings. Good flattie range. Locution, Creston Valley. A snap for quick sale. Address Ciesloii Really Co., Creston, B.C. *2Di-:i HELP WANTED. NELSON EMPLOYMENT AGENCY C, F. Hutton, Manager. HELP OF ALL KINDS PROMPTLY FURNISHED. THE WORKINGMEN'S EMPLOYMENT AND REAL ESTATE AGENCY WANTED—Man and wife for dairy; teamster, ranch, steady man; ninji and wife, fruit rancher; girls for family work. In and out of town: hoy to assist with family work out of town. W. Pnrker, 312 Bakor street, Phone 283.' FORT GEORGE LAND CO. Real Estate Employment Offlco 315& Baker Street, Nelson. P. O. Box 3S8. Phone 131. JACOB GREEN & CO. WANTED—MISCELLANEOUS WANTED—An opportunity for a live man. Belling, our guaranteed Ynklma -Valley grown nursery stock. Exclusive territory. Outfit free. Cash weekly. "Hustle," not experience required. Toppenlsh Nursery Co., Toppenlsh, WaBh. WANTEB-Clean cotton rags. Apply The Daily News. 70-tf. FOR SALE—Billiard table, nearly new. Apply W. Cutler, auctioneer, Ward street.^ £94-tf. FOR SALE-Irfing handled plough, 10- Inch; good condition. Price "> * Chat- bam hrfcoder, cheap. Price Ifi.iiO. T.H.H., Proctor, B.C. *293-l> FOR dALEr-20-foot gasoline launch, first elasja order. AIbo launch house. W.'E. Prowsc, Kokanee. 'B.C. 205-6 FOR SALE—Strawberry plants. Thc three most productive varieties Senator Dunton, Parson's Beauty, and Glen May. Proiipogated under the most favorable conditions from the It. M. Kellogg strains of thoroughbred plants. Price $10 ner thousand, f.o.b. Wynndel. to per cent discount on nil orders receive! before March 20tll. Monrad Wlgen, Wynndel, B.C. 270-tf. FOR SALH-7 IT. P. engine, with fine equipment; good as new; cheap, quick sale. Box 423 or phono 24. *2tW-(J KOR BALE*-lS-'ft. launch, nearly new, 8 miles per hour. Bargain for cash. Apply to box 12 or phone 31. *2DG-i FOR RALE—Creston fruit lands. Largo tracts of choice wild hind at Jio, $lfi; $25 ami Jlia per acre. Improved and scml- I tn proved land at from $50 lo J200 tier acre. CRESTON CLIMATE IS TIIE BEST Write the owner, R. LAMONT, Creston. B. C. rJOS*.**. SYNOPSIS OF COAL MINING REGULATIONS Coal mining rights of the Dominion, ln Manitoba. Saskatchewan, and Alberta, tbe Yukon territory, tlio North-west Territories, and hi a portion of the province of British Columbia, may be leased for a term of livenly-one years at an annual rental or $1 per acre. Not more than 2,5(10 acres will be leased lo ono applicant. Application for a lease must he mado by the applicant In person to tho Agent or Sub-Agent of iho district In which the rights applied for are situated. In surveyed territory the land must be described by sections, or legal nub'-dlvis- lons of sections, and In unsurveyod territory the tract applied for shall bo staked out by tiie applicant himself. Each application must be accompanied by a fee of $5 which will ho refunded If the rights applied for are not available. but not otherwise. A royalty shall be paid on tbe merchantable output of tbe mine at the rate of five cents per ton. The person operating the mine shall furnish Die Agent with sworn returns nc- countlng for the full quantity of merchantable coal mined and pay tbe royally thereon. If lhe coal mining rights are ma being operated, such returns should be furnished at least once a year. The lease will Include the coal mining rights only, but the lessee nine '•" permitted to purchase whulever available surface rights inav be considered necessary for the working of the mine tit the rate of $10.00 an acre. For full Information application should be made lo the Secretary nf the Department of the Interior, Ottawa, or to any Agent or Huh-Ageut of Dominion Lands. \V. W. CORY, Deputy Minister of the Interior* N.R.—Unauthorised publication of tills advertisement will not ho paid for. 292-lfift WATER NOTICE Notice Is hereby given thai SainuM Markhani Hi ..dges, of Nelson, B.C., will ripply for a license lo take and use If-a cubic feel per second of water out of Grohman creek, which flows In a south* erly direction through Lot 605, Giroun 1, Kootenay, and empties Into the Kootenay river near Nelson, B.C. Tho water will be diverted at west branch of west fork and will be used for Industrial purposes on lhe land described as Lot COS, Group I, Kootenay, B.C. This police was posted on thc ground on the. isib flay of March. 1012. Thc amplication will he filed In the offlco of the Water Recorder at Nelson, B.C. Objections may be filed with th" said Water Recorder or wlfi tho Comptroller of Water Rights, Parliament Buildings; Vlctoiia, B.C. S. M. BRYDGES, Applicant. W. C. BEGiEBOW, Agent. 200—1-1 a. w. NOTICE $1,500 REWARD The government of the Province of British Columbia offers a reward of $1,500 for tho arrest and conviction of the incendiary at Nelson. COLIN H. CAMPBELL, Superintendent Provincial Police. NOTICE Notice Is hereby given thnt the annual general meeting of the Eva Gfold Mines- Limited, will be held In thc office of tli? company, K.W.C. Block, Nelson, B.C., on Tuesday, the Dth day of April, 1*912, at 3,80 n.-mi By order, W. C. BAYLY, I Secrotary. N-elflon, B.C., 25th' March, 1012. 296-13 WANTED-'Marrled men to by five and 10 acre fruit tracts. Small cash payment, balance in Work. Apply Harris, Honeymoon .Place, Kaslo. 07-tf. WANTED---Lady stenographer who has had seven years experience desires poHlllon. Quick and accurate and can use any machine. Also owns one. Write A. B. C, P. O. Box 721, Nelson, B. C. 270-tf. 1I0TEL_DIRECTORY NELSON HOTEL BAR Baker Street, Nelson, B. C. INK & WARD, Props, Gin Rlckeys. Only place carrying Limes. SHERBROOKE HOTEL Nelson, B. C. Ono minute's walk from G.P.Rj station. Cuisine unexcelled; well heated and ventilated. LAViaNE & DUNK. . PHOENIX HOTEL BROOKLYN, PHOENIX, B. C. The only up-to-date hotel In -Phoenix. New from cellar to roof. Best samiile %. rooms In tlie Boundary. Bath room In * connection. Steam heat. Opposite Great Northern depot. James Marshall, Prop. Business Directory ASSAYERS E. W. WIDDOWSON, ASSAYER AND Chemist, Box A1I08, Nelson, B, C. Charges: Gold, silver, copper or lead, $1 each; gold-silver, -tf.CO; silver-lead, $1.50. Prices for other metals oa ap- plica tinp. • AUCTIONEERS C. A. WATERMAN &. CO.'-P.O. Box 225. W. CUTLER, LICENSED AUCTION- eer.—Auction rooms, .and warehouse Ward Btreet, next opera house. Box 471 Phone 18. 2Mf. WANTBB—To buy chickens. Apply Kong Wing Chong. 281-24 WANTED—A nurse girl for afternoons. Apply 120 Hall Mines road. 2S0-tf. WANTED—Man to superintend running of planers; also capable of handling hand re-saw. Must he fullv compentcnt. For particulars write Porto Reco Lumber company, Moyie, B. C. 28D-1C WANTED—Experienced table and jig concentration man, lead-xltie ore. Also miners, stole experience, Apply Mount Stephen Mining Syndicate, field, B.C. *202-7 WANTIOn—Ballroad laborers, wages J2.r-n per day. Board Jii.wt a week, Apply Fort George Land offlco, 8I6M Bnker street, Nelson. 2911-tr WANTED—A person to lease an up-to- date electric morry-fjo-rotind for .summer season. Apply Box R., Dally News. _\-G WANTED—At highest prices, furs or hides, martens, minks lynx, coyotes, musltrata, beavers, etc. A. Bernhelii, Tremont hotel, Nelson. 4205-0 WA NT lolCTloTswlioci- wants ste- '-*joh7 Experienced and competent man. Ajt- ply M.W., Dally News. **29u-l WANTED—<3*irl for general housework. 711 Silica street. aHJ-lf. WANTED—An engineer with third elnss papers. For particulars writ** Porto Rleo Number Co., Ltd., Moyie, B.C. eoo-o POULTRY AND LIVE STOCK FOR SALE-Eggs for hatching from prlne-wliinlng Black Minorcas, S.1 setting; from prize-winning Buff Orplpg- toup, $2.50 setting. II. A, Sheals, Grand Forks, B. C. *272-SS FOR SALE—Pekin duck eggs. Al the head of our flock are thoroughbred Japanese Pekin drakes. These aro larger, more vigorous ami hardier than the ordinary American rckln.t1.10 per 12 and HO per IM, John Norcross. Bos 20ft. Nelson; B. C. "274-iU FOR SALE—White Leghorn CRgs,' Why- coff strain, (2 per lib 1 took Jsl, 2nd and itrd prizes Leghorn pullets. 1st pen Leghorns at Nelson fair. T. Keith. 217 Innis street, Nelson. *270-21 FOR SALE-Eggs for P. Rocks, $1 for cockerels. (11 each, Ml Box tiG, Nelson, B.C. hatching fr 13. B. P. 's. J. Fred Dill B. Rock Hume. 2SI-24 FOR SALE—Hirgs for hatching, from my Buisncss White Wyandoltcs, heavy laying strain. Best general purpose breed for this country. S.C. Buff Leghorns. Rankin strain Pekin duck e--- ji.r,n per setting. Gans ner, Granite, B.C. *2S0-21 FOB SALE-Eggs for hatching j While Leghorns, winners Nelson show; Barred IloL-ks. SI.GO per setting. While Orpington, Silver Laced Wyandottes, tirst winners Nelson show, JT, per setting. I'cl-in ducks, $1,50 per selling. Winter laying strains. Utllerest I'oiitlry Farm. l'S_ ltm "'-■ Nelson. •20L-8 FOB SALE—Hatching eggs from S." C. While Leghorn and ni«- Wyckoff Mottled Houdans, J2 for 15. Also tiood lloudan hens, and a Silver Clover Cutter. George A, Purvis, Nelson. ^OL-C FOB SALE—Buff Orpington eggs, J2 per Felling of tr., from strain of prize birds. Mrs. Balleniy, Durham Hill, Sliorencres, B.C. __J?1"7 FOR RALE-tihode Island gggB for batching, from my prize winners: Single or Rose comb, $2 per setting of 15. Special price Incubator lols. F. Seaman. P. O. Box 111, Nelson. *202-fi FOR SALIC—Day old chicks, ll. P. Rocks and B. C. Brown Leghorns, Me each. settings of above II.GO. hcavv winter laying strains. R. W. Chalmers, Thrums, B.C. *2iK"fcfl FOR BALE-A thoroughbred Angora billy goat. Apply Box R., Daily News •231-0 FOR SALE-A good bred Berkshire hoar pig. Apply Mrs. ID. Beresford, Blueberry Creek, ILCV •2IM-3 FOR SALE—Collie pun dog, 0 months old. Apply A. Cameron, Proctor, B.C. •30-l-C FOR SALE-Eggs for setting from RuTf Orpingtons, While Rocks and Barred Racks st $2 per 15 -eggs: Apply Mrs. Halellffe, Hall (Mines road, Nelson, B.C. _______ *39l"fi FOR SALE—Good cow, to calve Ip June. W. E. I'rowse, .Kokanee. B.C. .205-0 FOB SALE/—Belgian' hares and FlemWH Glnnt rabhlts. -Barred Rock it»i Rhode Island Red eggs, J2 per 15. Infertile eggs replaced; Day old chicks, above breeds, 25 cents each. Pekin duck eggs, i.fiO per selling. Ducklings B6 cents each. M. B. Bdvvards, Hume Addition, Nelson. •20r»-2-1 FOR SALE—Good Buff Orpington cockerels; ifnncy Houdan rooster. Sell or exchange. Good cow. to freshen thin nmivth. G Hamilton, Porry Siding, B -f\ ^^ •2M-6 FOB SALE-fRnnch horse, ahout 12£0 pounds. Good worker, stronn*. very outfit. About 8 years* Apply Ho-itohj Taghutn, >B,C. •200-0 FOR RENT FOR RENT—Two rooms for light hnuse- k'jtpliig Or oatchlng. Apply 015 Water atreet. •201-0 FOft RENT—Housekeeping rooms. J. W G-allttgher, 102 Bnker Btreet, '202-0 FOR RENT—FurnlBhed bedrooms, with bath. Apply 517 Victoria street. •2IM-0 TO LET—Furnished ,liedroom, use Of ARCHITECT WILL HALDANE, ARCHITECT AND Valuator, 510 Stanley street. Plans and specifications for all classes of buildings; entirely modern designs. P. O. Box 511. Phones :w and 311. COLLECTION AGENCIES >V. CUTLER, COLLECTIONS OF ALL kinds. Returns promptly made. Ward street, next opera house. 20-tf. CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS ROBB & THOMPSON, BUILDERS AND contractors, Victoria street, next opera house. P. O. Box -lOti. Special attention given Jobbing and repair work. Estimates given. 66-tf. WHOLESALE PRODUCE S'tTrkeTXcoTw i\ ers in Butter, Eggs, Cheese, Produce and Fruit. Houston Block, Josephine street, Nelson, B. C. GROCERIES V. MACDONALD & CO.. WHOLESALE Grocers and Provision Merchants. -Importers of Teas, Coffees, Spices, Dried Fruits, Staple and Fancy Groceries, Tobaccos, Cigars Butter, Eggs, Cheese and Packing House Produce, Office nnd warehouse corner of Front and Hall streets. P. O. Box 1095. Telephones 23 and 23. PAINTING AND PAPER HANGING V. E. BIDNNETT, PAINTER AND Decorator—Wall I papers and. paper hanging a specialty. Estimates given. A '. work promptly executed. 5H Stanley street. Phone 311. P. O. Box 927, Nelson. WILLIAM FOWLES—PA I'ER HANGI3R and decorat-ur,. corner Stanley and Silica stivcts. .A,good selection of wallpapers in stu'el**,* Orders promptly, at- .* -i tended lo. All work personally super- ■«, j vised, Phone 52,,P. O. Box ICO, Nelson.' 291-tf. PROFESSIONAL CARDS GREEN BROS., BURDEN & CO. Civil Engineers. Dominion and B. C. Land Surveyors, Surveys of Lands, Mines, Townsites, Timber Limits, Etc. Nelson, 616 Ward street; A. H. Gtrecn, i] Mgr. Victoria, IH Pemberton Bldg.; F. C. Green. Ft. George, Hammond street; F, 1'. Biirdep. A. L. McCULLOCH Hydraulic Engineer Provincial Land Surveyor P. O. Box 41 Office phono BUG; residence phone B74 Office' Over McDermid &. McHardy Baker Street, Nelson, B. C. MINING Properties Inspected and expert reports furnished. James C. Campbell, M.E,, United Stales hotel, St. Paul. 130-tf. VIRGINIA MINING COMPANY, Ltd.. Non-Personal Libaltty Notice Is hereby given that a meeting of the creditors of tho above company will be held at the registered office of thc company, nt tho southwest corner of Columbia avenue and Queen streets, Rossland, BjCfi on Wednesday, the 10th i day of April, 1912; at. tho hour of 5 o'clock In the aflernoon, pursuant to section 232 of tho Companies' act. Aud lake notice that thc said company is being wound up voluntarily. Dated at Rossland, B.C., this ,8th -day of March, 1912. JESSE KEMP, 284-27 Liquidator. TO CANADIAN ARCHITECTS Competition for New University Buildings to ba Ereoted at Point Grey, Near'Vancouver, British. Columbia. _\ib government of British Columbia Invite Competitive Plans for* the general scheme and design for the proposed new University, together1 with moro detailed plans for tbo buildings to be erected first at an estimated cost of SI,500,000. Particulars of tho competition ami plan of site may ho obtained on rcipiest from the undersigned. The designs to be sent ln by July 31st, 1012, nddrcsBod to THE MINISTER OF EDUCATION, Parliament' Buildings, 272- 3fl Vlotoria, British Columbia, " " 11. ii ■ mam • '■' """**•*' ■ NOTICE In the iMatter of an Application for -the IflffUo of a Duplicate. Certificate *jf 3ii- TUE8DAY .-..-rr MARCH 25 Che lattif j&tos. -CBF PAGE 8EVEN ""■ .■* STAR GROCERY Directly opposite Dominion Express Office Store of Quality Phone 10 Staple and Fancy Groceries Vegetables Choice Fruits Confectionery Nelsons Leading Family Grocers Largest Variety of Quality Goods and Offered at the Lowest Prices Hot House Lettuce Choice Cut Flowers Phone 10 STAR GROCERY NELSON ===== Hot House Lettuce 40c, pound, Radishes Be, bunch. Joy's Cash Grocery P.O. Box 637 Phono 19 For Sale Lands for Fruit or Mixed Farming I have som'e good lands at exceedingly low prices. They are well worth investigating. See me hefore deciding on a purchase. INSURANCE Agent for the following: Firo, Lite, Health. Accident and Llabill- Ity. T. M. RIXEN Rooma 2 and 3 Alan Block P.O. Box 373 Nelson, B.C. Motor Boat Supplies and Gasoline Engines Now la the time to buy your gaaollno engine. Don't wait until the boating season la here. Agent for Barber Mercury nnd Loew Victor engines. Call or write and let me quote you prices. I carry the largest retail stock of boat supplies in B.C. Fresh dry batteries always hi stock and everything for motor boats. Thomas Sargent P.O. Box 172 Tel. 44 606 Stanley St., Nelson. Dally News Want Ada. Get Results. We atend to your SUFFEREDTHREE YEARS Till Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills cured his Kidney Trouble There are few diseases that cause more acute suffcrine than Kidney Trouble, and Mr. 1*. A. Thomas, of Sudbury Ont., is one of those who know it. He writes: "For over three years I suffered from kidney disease. First I thought I had sprained my back, for suddenly the pain would catch tlie small of my back and it would be impossible for mc to straighten myself up for several minutes. A dull ache across the kidneys was always present, my urine was thick and cloudy, and passing it caused a burning, scalding fain. Tried medicines, but they failed, was advised to try Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills, as tliey had cured my wife years before. A few boxes affected a complete cure. I now enjoy the bles- cings of good health, which is due to this remedy." Don't neglect kidney trouble—it's too dangerous as well as too painful. That old, reliable family remedy, Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills, has cured thousands and will cure you. It is equally effective in curing constipation and its' attendant evils, biliousness, indigestion and sick headaches, and in purifing tlie blood, 25c a box at your druggist's. 10 % *X*H*IC^ i . DAI LY MEMORAWDUIVI ; OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL 9 O'CLOCK' Let Us Loan You the Money at 5 Per Cent TO BUY BUILD Pay off Mortgages or Improve Real Estate See Our Plan Write, Phone op Call The Canadian Home Investment Co., Ltd. Phone 175 Wood-Vallance Block Nelson, B.C. If Ranchers Knew ono half of tho merits of the Pitner Parlor Lamp thoy would never buy another gallon of coal oil, Three Cents per Night That's ail It costs. And then you havo a light that is a light. Old eyes feel young again. Your interest ln books revives because it is easy to read them. Write and find out about it. THE PITNER LIGHT CO. 218 Baker St. Nelson. Swift's Fertilizers It pays to use them for all crops, all soils and all seasons. A trial order of 250 lbs of Swift's Fertilizer to prove what it will do, for you will receive just as prompt attention and ho just ns much appreciated as an order for a carload. All requests for information will bo answered cheerfully und promptly. Swift Canadian Co., Ltd. NELSON, B.C. Plumbing Repairs always receive our prompt attention. IF The kitchen tap leaks, Tho waste pipe is blocked, The range boiler is out of order, Just telephone 262 and that ends thc nuisance, E. K. STRACHAN Headquarters for Bathroom Supplies. Plumbing and Heating Telephone 262 313 Baker St, Famous Fire Valley Owner will exchange fruit farm In the famous Flro Valley for VancouvQ*.' property; 480 acres, crown deed,; first MAGAZINE STORY SHOWS GREAT BAG Sporting Possibilities of Kootenay Are Placed Before Public in Rod and Gun. The following article, which appears under a reproduction of a photograph of Archie Bishop, M. R. McQuarrie and W. J. Toye with a mixed bug of geese, ducks, trout, grouse, salmon and other game secured on September 1 last, has been contributed to Rod and Gun by H. H. Currle, publicity commissioner, and appears in the current Issue: "As a fine sample of a mixed bag, the accompanying photograph from Nelson, B. C, ls submitted. It represents the 'opening of the season' shoot of three well-known Nelson sportsmen, M. R. McQuarrie, A. Bishop and W. J. Toye, and also illustrates ono of the charms of life in the West Kootenay, tho overlapping of the fishing and fowling seasons. "Messrs. McQuarrie, Bishop and Toye left the city on September 1 ln a launch, and on the third day were back with three Canada geese, three ducks, 10 grouse, one cock-o'-thc- woods (tho giant "woodpecker), four Kootenay lake trout (colloquially called salmon), about 20 rainbow trout and a rabbit. The Kootenay lake trout, Salmo Kootenai Kamloops, were taken with tho troll, and the rainbow trout with the fly. "Of course this Is not an extraordinarily large bag. Individual sportsmen who went to the Kootenay Flats later on—the Big Slough, as that 20- mlle stretch of shallow water is called —brought into the *clty as many ns 00 ducks, for a few days' sport. On the whole, however, this bag still has its points. To anyone who knows thc Kootenay lake trout a single specimen of that species Is proof of some sport. "Apropos of this bag being secured on a little launch trip, Nelson has a fleet of 125 motor boats. The West Kootenay, with its three magnificent lake systems, fs an angler's and fowlers' paradise. As Nelson Is on the Crows Nest Pass route, and has eight rail and steamer routes to various points in the territory, tho angler or fowler on tour Is assured of sport If he bends his course to British Columbia's lake region." It Has Been Proved That Machela, Nature's Scalp Tonic, has a record for growing hair—05 eases out of 100. It is the only remedy ever discovered that ls similar tu thc natural hair foods or liquids of tho scalp. Removes dandruff. Prevents falling hair. Each package contains a packet of Machela Dry Shampoo Powder. Pirco for complete home treatment, 81.00. Sold und guaranteed by the Poole Drug Co. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE TEST CASE NEW YORK, March 25.—The caso of Willis Vernon Colo, the Christian Science healer, who is charged with alleged violation of the''medical laws, was called before Justlco Seabury today for a second trial. Tho first trial ended ln a jury disagreement. Tho result of the trial Is awaited with keen Interest by members of the Christian Science church throughout the country as the caso is designed to obtain a ruling from the higher courts as to whether a Christian Science practitioner is legally entitled to attempt the cure of Ills as a religious function and Is not doing so In violation of the medical laws. NELSON NEWS OF THE DAY There will be a meeting of Iho Trades and Labor Council this evening, Mrs. A. W. Wright of Falrvlew will receive today and not again in Nelson. Tlio polling both for Falrvlew will be at Mrs. Mc'Danlel's residence, corner of Nelson streot and Chatham avenue. ■All file polling booths for tlio, Nelson city riding at tbe provincial election on Thursday will be at Eagle hall, on cast Baker street. Tbe regular meeting of the Knights of Pythias will be held In tho Castle hall tonight at 8 o'clock, when the lnltiary rank will tako place. William TT. (Brown of Falrvlew has been appointed under the provincial Elections net as a commissioner for making affidavits In the supremo court for- the constituency of Ymir. The proceeds from* the matinee nt the Gem theatre on Saturday, March no, will be given to tbo Presbyterian Lndles' aid. Special pictures are being arranged for by tho management. Solos will also he rendered during tho performances. Tomorrow evening the Y.M.C.A. Literary and Debating society will debate on the question of whether the system of military, training should he Introduced NO W0RD8 WASTED A Swift Transformation Briefly Described. About food, the following brief but emphatic letter from a Georgia woman goes straight to tho point and Is convincing: "My frequent attacks of indigestion and palpitation of the heart culminated in a sudden and desperate Illness, from which I arose enfeebled In mind and body. Tho doctor advised me to live on cereals, but nono of them agreed with mo until I tried Grape-Nuts food and Postum, "The more I used of them tho moro I felt convinced that they were just what I needed, and in a short time they made a different woman of me. My stomach and heart troubles disappeared as If by magic, and my mind was restored and Is as clear as it ever was, "I gained flosh and strolgth so rap- Idly that my friends were astonished. into tho schools in the form of cadet turps, and a warm discussion Is -■•■oniisc-d. Leaders have been chosen and all who wish to speak on tho question will havo an opportunity. -Supper will be Becked at O.iW o'clock and the debate will follow immediately afterward. Band at the Alice Roller Rink tonight. 2fti-l Don't forget the 25c dinner at the King George Cafe. *286-ll Ask c write for the Hudson's Bay company's grocery price list, 161-tf. Spring cleaning has begun. You'll need some help with those dustv carnets, and upholstery, and your windows ond chimneys will need cleaning. Call us ln. Our terms are strictly moderate. Phone 10, Or call Nelson Vacuum Cleaning company, Stanley street. 295-tf. Investors—Before you buy Calgary property, or If you have bought, send for a full report on property. Protect yourself against wildcattlng. A full report on any-property in Calgary mailed upon receipt of $2. Make all orders payable to tlie "Builders Weekly Bulletin," Cal gary. fflo-B WILL CELEBRATE SPRING OPENING WITH CARNIVAL MOOSE JAW, Sask., March 25.—An unique carnival is arranged to bo hold here early on Monday to celebrate the spring opening in the northwest. Therq will be automobile and agricultural Implement shows on the principal streets and a public wedding on Main street. Valuable prizes are offered to the first couple coming, including a wedding ring, license and clergyman's services. Thc program also contains massed bands, concerts, Indian pow-wows and confetti battle, and other amusements of a similar nature. Thc whole city will be decorated and ornamentally illuminated. The Portage La Prairie Highland band has been engaged and special trains will be run on all lines. Splendid floats aro being prepared for the pro cession by tlio merchants. It will be an "open houso" day to all who visit tho city. Business places will remain open as usual. OKLAHOMA CATTLE RATE CASE CHICAGO, 111., March 25.—The interstate commerce commission began a rehearing In this city today in the case of the Corporation Commission of Oklahoma vs. the Santa Fo railway and others, known as the "Oklahoma cattle rate ease." The petition for the rehearing in tho caso was filed by counsel for tho National Live Stock association ■ and the Texas Cattle Raisers' association, the petitioners alleging that tho rates named in the decision were unjust and discriminatory. - ■ *;J '• ■ *' TWO ALBERNIES ASKING FOR POST Towns Near Western Terminus Eager to See Road Stop Within Their Borders. NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C., March 25.—Tlie keen interest taken In "tlie planting of the first post of the Canadian highway by the residents of tho west coast of Vancouver Island is demonstrated by tho rivalry shown by the towns of Alberni and Port Alberni, both of which are making strenuous efforts to havo the post located within their limits. On Friday afternoon a strong delegation of Alberni men, representing tho residents of the old town and district, waited upon President W. J. Kerr and Secretary P. W. Lueo In this city and urged upon theso officers the claims of their district. The speakers for tho delegation were L. B, Vandocar, F. B. Vandecar, J. G. Cleary and F. R. Craig. These gentlemen supported their arguments for the planting of the post fn tho old town by producing maps and diagrams tending to show that this would bo to the advantage of tourists and travelers. Particular stress was laid on the fact that tho old town of Alberni is on tho main highway, and that a number of good roads radiate from this point, while Port Alberni Is tho terminus of the road, two miles distant from Alberni. The attractive points which can bo reached by road from the old town of Alberni include Sproat lake, where Premier McBrldo, Attorney General Bowser and several other well-known business men havo camping homes; and the new National park, a beauty preserve containing 214 square miles that has been described as eclipsing Yellowstone Park In natural grandeur. Tho Canadian highway from Nanaimo to Alberni is in flrst-elnss condition at the present timo, and this will be still further Improved by tho expenditure of $75,000, this sum having been provided for In the estimates of the department of public works. In making the run from Alberni to Nanaimo on the way to New Westminster Mr. Cleary covered the ground in two hours and 30 minutes, without using skid chains. Ho says this is not nn unusual time for this journey at this season of tho year. The members of the Canadian Highway association in Port Alberni have been fn correspondence with President Kerr regarding the planting of tlio post, and they have adduced many arguments why this ceremony should be performed in their city. It is not likely that they will be satisfied to carry on their compaign entirely by correspondence now that tho advocates of tho old town havo mado a special trip to the headquarters of thc Canadian Highway association for tho purpose of urging their claims ln person. TO HANG MURDERER OF HUBBELL FAMILY MARYVILLE, Mo., March 25.—Arrangements havo been mnde for the execution In the county jaol tomorrow Hudson's Bay Stores Incorporated 1670 Incorporated 1670 The Store Has Never Looked So Well. Why? Because We Have Never Had So Nany Beautiful Easter Things to Show You There is a treat in store for you to ramble through the avenues of new Raiment for spring and summer. You are always welcome to see and admire. Come today. The New Spring Millinery Is of Unusual Charm Tho beautiful new hats that greet you the moment you enter our millinery salon will amply repay you for visiting our store, for counters and stands are literally covered with new, smart creations. Most enticing styles—the aristocracy of Paris, London, New York and Toronto. Artistic models with high crowns; others with wide brims; still others in turban effects—all are captivating, all are welcome. Choose the stylo that suits you best. All colors are here. Prices aro particularly low. LET US SHOW YOU. These Splendid Values in Women's Underwear Should Be a Great Shopping Attraction We have become famous for our great values in Women's Underwear, but'we've never been able to offer such good underwear at prices so enticing as this season's stock. Read— WOMEN'S UNDERWEAR—In spring and summer weights; vests are made plain or fancy; style of fine quality cotton; In all sizes; choice of short or no sleeves. Special 15c and 25c WOMEN'S VESTS—WHh fancy crochet yokes; choico of short or no sleeves; drawers to match. Special, per garment 35c and 45c WOMEN'S VESTS—In beautiful mercerized effect, with fancy hand crochet tops. Special 65c WOMEN'S COMBINATIONS—With low neck and short sleeves or low neck and no sleeves, and knee length; trimmed lace. Special 75e WOMEN'S COMBINATIONS—With low neck fliid short sleeves; wiih crocheted yoke and knees; made of fine swiss ribbed cotton. Special 95c WOMEN'S FINE RIBBED COMBINATIONS—With crochet yoke; knees trimmed with Valenciennes lace. Special $1.25 ■W«tgM1T«ll«MWrf™Mli\iT ■■—»■■ y-mmmm— quadruple slaying. A poker game in which Rasco lost heavily anil llubbcll won Is believed to have furnished thc motive for the crime. WIRELESS COMPANIES IN SUIT . NEW- YORK, March 2i5.—Gug'iolmo Marconi, the inventor of wireless telegraphy, appeared In the federal court here today when the suit brought by the Marconi company against the I'idled Wireless company was called for trial. The suit was brought against the United Wireless company because of Its alleged Infringements of tlie Marconi patents. ACTOR SHOOTS HIMSELF ON WAY TO AMERICA NEW YORK, March 25.—Charles Sterling, an English actor, who was coming to America to fill an engagement, killed himself on the Cunard liner Campania on Saturday morning and was burled at sea tho same evening. Alfred Buckley, 23 years old, of Derbyshire, England, who was traveling with his sister, died of pneumonia during tho voyage and his body also was burled at sea. TWO DEATHS CAUSED BY FALL OF COAL HALIFAX, N. S„ March 25.—A fall of coal in tho Springhlll coal mines killed two men, James Graham nnd Hector Mackenzie. The fall occurred on Friday, but thc fact that two men were under the coal was not known until Saturday, when they were found after a search. One man who was working only 20 feet away did not know of the accident. The coal was slack so that it fell with very little sound. Several hours after the men had come out of the mine, the absence of Graham and Mackenzie was noticed. A search was made and the pile of fallen conl was discovered, and after 12 hours' digging the bodies*: were found. An inquest is being held. DYNAMITE BOMBS MAILED TO JUDGE NEW YORK. March 25.—Notwithstanding ihat ft has become known that the police are In possession of a second bomb mailed to Judge Otto A. Roslasky of the court of general sessions, the trial judge in the Brandt case, the detectives would not disclose on what clews they arc working to solve the two mysterious attempts on tho Iffe of the jurist. Tho new bomb which was fortunately detected in tho mall, was coupled with threatening letters sent to Delancy NIcol, attorney for Mortimer L. Schiff, In the caso of Foulkec Brandt. Mr. Sehiffe, a former valet, Is believed to have encouraged the police to renewed efforts In running down the sender. The latest bomb Is said to bo identical with that which exploded a week ago In Judge Rosalsky's library while being examined by an officer. clerk In tho postnl sub-station near Judgo Rosalsky's home, discovered a suspicious looking package in the mall last Wednesday. The nd- dress was typewritten on a slip of material intact it was hoped that some clew to the sender would bo found. Postofflce inspectors were culled upon to help, but they nro as reticent as the detectives as tu what progress is being made. A list of bomb and dynamite outrages in New York from July, 1908, to date, shows a steady increase each year with a grand total of no less than 112 attempts to take lives and destroy property by such means. CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE DISCUSS IMPERIAL MATTERS (Canadian Associated Press.*) LONDON, March 26.—The eighth congress of the chambers of commerce of the British Empire Is fixed for June 11, when 400 chambers of commerce throughout the empire are expected lo send delegates, 70 or 80 of whom are Canadians. Among the topics for discussion will be commercial relations between (be mother country and the colonies, the all red mull route, emigration, ihe Panama canal, reciprocity between the West indies and Canada, remedies for labor disputes and West Indian telegraphic communication, MAJOR HUSBAND KILLED THROUGH FALLING HORSE WINNIPEG, March 25.—Major Husband.of Vernon, B. C, a military officer attached to Lord Stralhcona's horse for a course of instruction, was fatally Injured when his horse slipped on an icy street car rail, the officer being violently thrown, He was taken to the barracks and later removed to the hospital, where it was found that he had burst a blood vessel and he died at 0 o'clock, despite an operation. New Bedding Plants Hercules Asters The largest asters in existence, also 50 other varieties and colors. Wo bave this season tho largest and finest collection of asters and "bedding out" plants In tho province. Giant Cactus Dahlia "Vater Rheln" 7 in. in diameter, new Gladiolus "Niagara," wonderfully superb. Writo for our price list. Frache Bros. Columbia, B.C. Florists. congress against tuberculosis to be held in Rome, beginning April 14, Is officially announced. Thoy sail for Rome this week. The person who buys any other tea always hopes it will be "as good" as "Salada." GIROUX IS AMBITIOUS. MONTREAL, March 26.—Napoleon Giroux, leader of the famous "23" In the city council of 1900, which carried on a fight to hand contracts to high tenderers and a large number Of whoso members were found guilty of "illegal" methods by a royal commission Investigating the government of the city, has startled the reform association by taking out nomination papers for tho position of controller, left vacant by the resignation of Controller Wanklyn. Giroux lost his seat In the council In 1010, but in the February election secured the aldermanic seat for Si*. James, although strenuously opposed by the reform element. Mis chief opponent for controller is C. H, Godfrey, endorsed by the board of trade, the citizens' association, the chamber of commerce and the labor element. Three practically unknown men are also in the field. WILL ATTEND CONGRESS AGAINST TUBERCULOSIS OTTAWA, March 25.—The appointment of David A. Stewart of Ninette. Man,, and Dr. Severln Luchapelle of Montreal as delegates to represent Canada at the seventh international BOY ARRESTED FOR SHOOTING COMPANION NEW YORK, March 25.—"I didn't know it was loaded," was tho explanation which the police say 12-year-old Julius Maltland gave them today for shooting and killing Henry Lockhardt, 0 years old, yesterday during a "battle" In a vacant lot In the Bronx. The Maltland boy was arrested early this morning while asleep at his home and locked up on a technical charge of juvenile delinquency. He encountered the Lockhardt boy and several companions in thc vacant lot and a "battle" ensued in which Lockhardt throw stones at him and drew a toy pistol. Young Maltland, according to his alleged confession, pointed his rifle and fired. The gun, to his surprise, went off. WELL, WELL! THIS !'" HOME DYE (ANYONE ~=- I dyed ALL these ^DIFFERENT KINDS of Goods ■"uiith the SAME Dtfe. I used No Chance of Mli- takci. Simple and Clean. S.-nd (or Prco Color Card ■nd Booklet 111. The JOHNSON. RICHARDSON CO,, LlmllrJ, i Montr*ul, (J-in,* WE WILL SELL 6-50 B. C. Copper |5.00 V PAGE EIGHT Cije Baity jletoa. TUESDAY MARCH 26 Wanted i We have had several enquiries from Vancouver for North Vancouver property. If you hnve any lots and wish to dispose of them come in and see us, as we can. In all probability, dispose of them for you. Mawdsley, Shaw &Co. DISHES DSNNERWARE Sold ln broken quantities or sets, very reasonably. C. A. Benedict Grocer Unequalled for General Use W. P. TIERNEY, General Sales Agent, Nelson, B. C. Cars shipped to all railway points. Starland Theatre Wilkinson's Orchestra Drama INTO LICHT Tiie Amateur Hypnotist.—Comedy. Construction of tlomil. A Western Waif.—Drama. n piano.—Educa- Admission, lUc. Have you tried it? Mother's Bread a most wholesome and delicious food. This bread Is patented and can only be purchased from Choquette Bros. The up to the minute Bakers and Confectioners 516 Baker St. Phone 268 Housewives are now planning for spring house- cleaning, 'lime nnd labor can be saved by using the various preparations is-dd for this purpose. We have them lu great variety, from Old Dutch down and our prices are right. Soaps, Washing Compounds, Ammonia (dry and liquid), Brushes, Brooms and Mops What you want when you wnn-i it The C. A. Drake Co. Phone 101 Nelson. B.C. 911 Stanley Street Garden Seeds Largest and most completi slock in Kouienay. Flower Seeds. ties. ■holcosl varie- Seods, sold by Vegetable Weight. Package's by ourselves. Lawn grass and white Clover, the quick slower. Hprny for grafting wax1; fruit trees and Mall orders filled promptly. Wm. Rutherford Druggist Ward St. The GEM Selig Feature THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Edison Comedy and Vocational: The New Editor. The U.S. Volunteer Corps, New York. Lubin Feature: A Physician's Honor. Life Saving 10c. ADMISSION 10c. Wanted We havo clients who wish to purchase desirable residences within easy distance of Baker street. If you want to sell list with us. H.&N.Bird Nelson, B. C. Some New Arrivals Miiiilo Leaf Lobsters, %a Anchovies 1 kpkr, nor keg, n Handle, por lb .30c .45c .40c .15c Wild Rose Honey, per Jiir. Honey In comb, per comb. Ontario Honey, 5-11). tins., 'beard's Chloken, per tin... ...35c ...25c .$1.85 ...45o Swift's Premium Bacon in kI»ss.40c J A Il}\mur O f«. the great supply house . A. IKVilNll OC LO. Baker St. Phone 161 NELSON NEWS OF THE DAY John Keen of Kaslo, Is al the Hume SlKtic-y ami sons left Cor Mr. aud Mrs; Vktorm today. MrB. Ingram, Stanley street) will noi receive today. Mr. and Mrs. C. I*'. Caldwell of Kaslo, are guests at the Ilium*. Col. and Mrs. Kemball of Kaslo aro guests at the Strathcona. The annual dance of Uie'Ladles' Hospital aid will he held on Friday, April 13. J. C. Lauder of West Hartlepool, England, reached the city last ntgiit ami Is a fio<-sL at the Hume. There will he a meeting of Ihe Il.M.H, Athletic club tonight In the armory. Any reel-nils wishing -to join aiv requested in he there at a o'clock. C. A. Hastings, late of Nelson and now Nelson Opera House Nine Nights Commencing Thursday, March 28 The ever popular comedian Tom Marks [ind his large and distinguished company In COMEDIES AND DRAMAS Including 5-BIG VAUDEVILLE ACTS-5 Thursday Night 'His Irish Honor" Festival Bombardment of Fi and Humor Prices: 25c, 50c. and 75c, Advance sale at Poole drug slore. Nelson Opera House ONE NIGHT ONLY Tuesday, March 26 I-iLUl M, Potter's great comedy THE GIRL FROM RECTOR'S Direct from a sensational ono year run at Weber's music hall, New York, Prices: $1.50, $1.00, 75c, 50c, Sale at Poole's Monday,* Garden Tools and Ranch Supplies Spades Hoes Rakes Etc. Axes Spray Pumps Mattocks Pruning Shears Spading Forks Garden Barrows Etc. Etc. I attention to Mail Orders, of Vaueouver, bas been promoted by thi 'Royal Insurance company to the position of district agent at Toronto. The concert which Is to he given tbb evening iii Die Catholic* hull by II. 'i'-reby- Heale and pupils Ih expected to prove one ol' lhe most delightful affairs of the season, All interested In the candidature of William It. Maclean, Conservative candidate, are asked lo meet at the committee rooms in ihe opera houso block ihls and tomorrow evening. A noted sign bus just boon placed over thc store of 1*1, Cramer, lhe sporting Kouds dealer, la the shape of a huge Hilt rifle. The sign Is fully 10 feel long and is attracting* considerable nollce. A meeting of the directors of tbe Kootenay Lake Oenerai hospital will be held in the hoard of trade rooms at 8 o'clock this evening lo consider .-ketch plans of the new building. The directors hope lhat the medical men of the city will -attend tills meeting. AT THE THEATRE "Tlie Qlrl Prom 'Rector's," the comedy that is lo be presented at lhe opera house tonight, hnd a continuous run of 800 performances In New York and lias heen presented In every oily in this country and Is the most successful in Its repeating engagements. It Is said to he one of the funniest comedies ever written and has been the medium of ceiling the author, Taul Potter, lo the attention of the public more thnn am- of his dramas. It Is said to he fllh'd full of spice ami go, and the funny situation's that the actors ure placed hi set tlie audience Into one long n\m^in of hilarious laughter, Tin- story of the comedy Is as follows: Lbdtft Sedaine Is "The Glirl Prom Rector's," a dancing, dashing piece or humanity ln love with Richard O Shaughnessy, a young chap of ample wealth) who, at the opening of tlie play, has plunged into dissipation as a result of ■the influence of Col. Andrew Tandy, whose houdi-mirlers Is nt the famous Broadway restaurant. Richard lias wearied Of bachelor life and welcomes the visit of Mrs. Witlicrspoon Copley, wife of Gen. Witherspoon Copley, of Battle Creek, Mich., and her daughter hy her first marriage, Miss Marolu Singleton. Marcla Singleton is engaged to a stupid, elderly cousin of Richard, a professor whose past would have appealed to the most cultured audience. Richard skilfully manages to end that engagement and bring about his cwn. He drives Col. Andrew Tandy out of his rooms and good luck takes Miss Sed-ine »rr on a supposed visit to her father, tt Grand Army veteran, in Buffalo, where she spends n few months 'each year. Richard hies himself to Battle Creek and arrangements go forward for the -marriage and the Bcenes tdilft from east to the west. The complications begin ul the same time. Mrs. Copley's Hiuslmnd, lhe general, Is thought to he in Martinique looking after extensive plantations, but lie is *o return hi time for lhe wed- ■linr. Another guest at the. Copley home Is Judge Caperton, of tho American court at Shanghai, who spends 10 months nf tho yenr abroad, leaving* his wife to travel In Europe Gen. Copley turns nut to he none other than Col. Tandy. "Tbe Dr. MarteFs Female Pills Nineteen Years the Standard Prescribed and recommended for women's ailments, n scientifically prepared remedy of proven worth. Tho. result from their use is quick and permanent. For sale nt nil drug stores. 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Different soils and different crops require different fer- JH tillzors. Write for the Farmers' Hand i Book, a mine of valuable information. 1 The Brackman-Ker _ Milling Co., Limited // You Wish to Appear in the Latest London Styles wear "Semi-ready" Clothing. Tho most exclusive styles. The neatest patterns nnd tho most moderate price clothing In Canada. . "Semi-ready" is guaranteed hand tailored and one price from coast to coast. J. A. GILKER Men's Furnisher Baker Street What the Greatest Canadian Critic Says of the New Book : : : : : To tho Publishers of "He Who Passed,'-' by iho editor of Toronto Saturday Night, greatest Canadian Literary critic: \ "I am very grateful to you for tho opportunity to rend In ndvunee tills book, "Ho Who Passed," which I return herewith, and unfortunately, It very seldom happens that a receiver has any reason to be grateful for the. opportunity to read a book. But th's story* ot the career of an actress is one in a thousand. The thing has been dono many limes—-you W.ll perhaps remember "Tlio Pasteboard Clown," by Clara Morris, and such stories have also been/written out of tho wide and thorough knowledge of tho lives of people of tho stage. They have been full of detail of the green room and lhe stories thorns dyes have often been very striking; But I cannot recall at tbe moment any novel of the singe with such Intensity of V.to and emotion—such an assurance in- Retiring from Businel FOR SALE Nelon Steam Laundry, lucid Ing real estate and building Well equipped and doing gol business. For particulars wrlf or call PAUL NIPOU, Prop. P.O. Box 48 Nelson, B.C Phone R194 P.O. Box I Residences, Etc. Buill In or out of town Material Lumber Bash, doors, lime, ce- ment, bricks, etc Also nil kinds' of greenhouse material both sash and glass, Supplied