DAILY NEWS VOL. 1. NELSON, B. C, THURSDAY. DECEMBER 26,1902. PELLY INDIANS OUT FOB BLOOD Slaughter Little Salmons Wholesale And Wounded White Store- Keeper Victoria. Dec. 24.—The steamer Amur which arrived from Skagway today, brought news of the massacre of Salmon River Indians, and the murder of a storekeeper, whose store was looted and burned, by Pelly River Indians. Dispatches from Dawson published by Skagway papers state that the Llttlo Salmon Indians were on their way out to sell furs when attacked by the Pelly Indians. The Little Salmon Indians were encamped, and they awaited the appearance of the Pellys without expecting danger. When the latter were within a short distance of the unsuspecting Little Salmon Indians, they yelled lustily and simultaneously flred their guns. A number of the Little Salmon Indians were murdered on the spot, others were followed and killed while they were fleeing for safety, and a smaller number effected their escape. Survivors returned to the home village and the women and children were hurried to the police post of Tantalus for safety. Little definite news waa received regarding the attack on the store, which occurred on December 1st, and vague reports received by the police state that the storekeeper was shot and killed and his assistant, who was wounded, fled to the woods, but being unprepared for. tho cold weather would probably die. The store wns looted and burned. SINKING ON THE GOLDFINCH. Boundary Falls Smelter's New Furnace Is in Place. Greenwood, Dec. 24.—(Special to The Dally News.)—The contract for sinking a shaft 100 feet on the Goldfinch mineral claim, situate close to Greenwood, and recently bonded by C. M. Fassett, uf^Wkane, has been awarded to J, H> Crlffln and P. Steffen, who have already commenced to work with four men. At the Montreal & Boston Copper company's smelter, Boundary Falls, the Iron work of the new furnace Is In place, and the building of brick work is now in progress. Superintendent Good- ell hopes to have the second furnace In operation early in January, but pending tho arrival a few weeks later of another blower and additional boilers, he will not have sufficient blast or steam power to run both furnaces at full capacity. TO OPERATE THE HUNGRYMAN. New York Capitalists Have Taken a Bond on the Property. Rossland, Dec. 24.—A deal has been closed here whereby New York capitalists, represented by W. W. Hageman, have secured a two-years' working bond on the Hungryman property, on Rover creek, opposite Slocan Junction. The property has a big showing of pyritic ore, carrying an average of |20 in copper and gold. About J0.000 have already been expended in development. The bond holders will Install a plant and start a crew of men after the holidays. H. N. GALER PROMOTED. Is Now General Assistant Manager of the Granby Mines. Grand Forks, Dec. 24.—At a recent meeting of the directors of the Granby Consolidated Mining company, of Toronto, held in Montreal, H. N. Galer, of Grand Forks, assistant to the manager, was appointed general assistant manager, vice A. C. Flumerfelt, who has been appointed assistant to the president, S. H. Miner. Mr. Galer is receiving many congratulations over his promotion. He will assume his new duties on January 1st. KRUGER'S PLEASANT QUARTERS. Monte Carlo, Doc. 24.—Kruger is living in fine style at Mentone. He has leased the Villa Gena and Is installed there with Dr. Heyrans, hlB private physician, and M. Predel, his secretary. His son-in-law and daughter M. and Mme. lnoff, are also at Mentone, so that there will be quite an Oom Paul gathering. Kruger looks well and hearty despite tho storleB of his ill- health that had preceded him. KING GEORGE'S BIRTHDAY. Athens, Dec. 24.—King George received many congratulations today on the occasion of his 61th birthday. Messages wore received from the varlouB courts of Europe testifying to the general esteem In which tho king of Greece Is held. Minister Jackson, who arrived from Berlin last week, called In person nnd paid his respects to tho king. A NBWBPAPBR'S MISFORTUNE. Woodstock, Ontario, Dec. 24.—The Times printing office was badly gutted by Are Ust night. Loss amounts to several t^usafel dollars, santa 'lUAW in Wall STREET New Y■■.*, Dec 24.—Old Santa Claus visited Wall streot today and called at Undo Sam's suo-treatury, where he filled his sacV HO took out over »1,000,- 000 to bright, shining silver coins of the latest vintage and the brightest of yellow eagles and double eagles. Only the newest and crlspest dollar bills and certificates would suit him. Then he went around to many brokerage and banking houses, where he distributed his packages, the recipients ranging from little messengers to the managing clerks and future partners. It is estimated that over 12,600,000 will be distributed by the rich bankers and brokers of Wall street to their business associates and clerks during the Christmas holiday week. Over $10,000 was given today to the minor employees of the stock exchange. Wall street closed up Its business this afternoon and banket* and office boys alike went home filled with the spirit of the holiday. In nearly every brokerage house and banking house in the financial district the employees were made happy by the gift of a week's salary, while In otherB the Christmas boxes were much larger, amounting to two and three weeks' salaries. The distribution of Ihe gifts of the trust companies and large prlvato banking institutions were not mnde, as a rule, at the close of business, but Ihe employees wero informed that the usual custom will be followed this year as in tbe past, In making the gifts at the end of the year. THE ELMORE OhTPROGESS FIRST TEST MADE YESTERDAY IN ROSSLAND. WILL ASSIST IN SOLVING LOW GRADE ORE PROBLEM. Rossland, Dec. 24.—(Special to The Daily News.)—The first teat of the Elmore oil process is being undertaken today by the manager ot the Canada Ore Concentration company, H. Hayman Claudet, in the offices which he has just opened up on Columbia avenue. This is something on which the camp is to be congratulated, and which comes as a very welcome Christmas gift The advantages of the process are Its wide application, almost entire automatic action from the timo the ore enters the crushers to the time it is ready for shipment as a concentrate, the cost of Installing small tn comparison with other large plants and the smallnesB of the site actually wantod. The cost of operation la very low, and the wear and tear as little as any running machinery will admit of. Certain minerals can be separated from others of similar or greater specific gravity. Although oil Is used freely In the process, the whole plant and building can be kept absolutely clean and neat owing to the perfection of the mechanical appliances as now developed. It is believed that Rossland confidently can look forward, under these circumstances, to the solution of the problem of the treatment of its low- grade ores at an early date. The points which are necessary to be taken into consideration by those mines which are contemplating the installation of this process are (1) sufficiency of water, (2) a suitable site not only for the construction of the plant with a view of gravity and the conservation of the water, but also with regard to the disposition of the tailings, (3) a fairly accessible position for transportation ot stores and oil and for the shipment of the concentrates to the smelter. PARISIAN XMAS FETES. Paris, Dee. 24.—The characteristic Paris Christmas fetes are being celebrated throughout the day and night. The beautiful weather prevailing filled tho streets and stores with dense holiday throngs, and the boulevards were lined with booths from which novelties were vended. At the Madeline, and other leading churches, midnight masses will be celebrated with orchestras, and leading artists ot the opera participating. The restaurants and cafes will be open all night. Mme. Loubet, wife of the president, has taken a prominent part in the Christmas tree festivities of the children of the) Alsace-Lorraine society and also personally gave out the presents made to the functionaries at the presidential mansion. TO BUILD A MODEL VILLAGE. Toledo, Ohio, Dec. 24.—Mayor Jones proposes to establish a model village on the outskirts of Toledo. He says he will buy a large tract of land and erect a big new factory for the Acme Sucker Rod company. He will build a large foundry and make castings for the factory and will thus avoid having to depend upon other shops, whero he frequently had to rely upon non-union labor. The mayor says he will erccl neat modern houses for tho workmen, will have a big park, a large hall, gymnasium and dining hall. Tho factory and town will bo on the co-operative system. MULOCK RECEIVES DEPUTATION. Toronto, Dec. 24.—Sir William Mulock today received a deputation representing Canadian railway employees. The discussion was in regard to certain legislation Introduced by sir William at the last session of the dominion parliament, and which was to bo pressed to a conclusion at the coming session. The most important measure is one providing for compulsory arbitration in railway labor disputes. The interview was private at the request of the delegates. WITHIN POLAR CIRCLE, Chrlstlania, Deo. 24.—The newly opened Osote railway, running from Narvik east to the Swedish frontior and terminating at Rlgsgrausen, Sweden, is the northernmost railway In the world, lying within the polar circle and reaching 6814 degrees of northern latitude. Though lesB than 30 miles long It NO. 207 passes through 20 tunnels and climbs to a height of 1,800 feet. Its purpose Is to carry ore from the newly discovered mines in northern Sweden. The cost was 10,000,000 kroners. By this railway the west coast of Norway is directly connected with the Pacific ocean. NEWS OF YMIR MINES. Winding Up of the Canadian Pacific Exploration Company. Ymlr, Dec. 24.—(Special to The Daily News.)—Bob Allen, a well known Slocan rawhider, is here to take over the contract for rawhiding 600 tons of ore from the Hunter V. He has brought a team of six horses, and calculates as soon as the trail Is In shape, to bring down a ton per horse each trip. The old rawhiding trait from the mine down tho Hidden creek side of the divide has been abandoned, aud henceforth the ore will be brought down on the Porcupine creek side. The railroad company has promised to put in a switch near the Porcupine bridge. The first shipment of ore from the Huutev V. mine was mado today, a carload of 20 tons going In to the Hall Mines smelter at Nelson. Word has been received from London of Ihe liquidation and winding up of the Canadian Pacific Exploration company, which owns tho Porto Rico mine near here. This property produced considerable ore during 1898 and 1899, which was treated at Its own mill. The ore was generally reported to run between $12 and $10 per ton, but tor somo reason the expenditure nearly always equaled tho product each month, In spite of the fact that development was not kept ahead ot production. When the mill was closed down, practically all the ore in the three levels had been extracted. Tho mill was handicapped by lack of water, being built too high up In the first place. All the avllablo timber had been used, and In order to handle oro from a fourth tunnel, the aerial tramway would have to be rebuilt. In view of these facts~and the heavy expenditure required for development of the lower level before production could be resumed, the property has refrained Idle during the lain three years. Nevertheless, tho vein Is undoubtedly a rich one, and with the proper expenditure, could no doubt be rendered profitable. Tho Wilcox mill Is still on its preliminary run, and everything Is working smoothly. Although as is usual In such cases, only low grade stuff is being put through on the first run, in order to bring the plates In good condition, and prevent loss from the high grade ore. It Is evident from the appearance of the plates that considerable gold Is being saved. The concentrates are being sacked and regular shipments ot these will commence In a week or two. Much of the ore from the Fourth of July vein which will be passed through the mill, averages $40 per ton, bo that an average crushing of 760 tons Per month will yield the company a considerable income. Still richer ore from the same vein runs as high as $70 per ton, and this will be shipped crude to the smelter. GENEROUS MEDICINE MAN. Yonkers, New York, Dec. 24.—It would take more than a Christmas stocking to hold the presents which John E. Andrus, the wealthy medicine manufacturer, will give away tomorrow. Mr. Andrus has undertaken to supply a Christmas dinner to every poor family In Yonkers, nnd also a barrel of coal wherewith to cook it. All sections of the city have been visited by his special agents, and If anyone Is left unprovided for it will not bo because of negligence on tho part of the philanthropist. FOUNDERED AT SEA. St. John's, Newfoundland, Dec. 24.— The steamer Magniflce returned here today from her search for the three schooners which have been missing since the gales. The crew of one schooner was landed yesterday at Boulogne. The Magniflce failed to find the crews of the other vessels. It Is believed here that they foundered and that fourteen persons havo been drowned. A LITTLE TOO OLD, Rome, Dec. 24.—The duke of Storza, 90 years 'old, has shot aud killed himself because tbe marriage brokers of Paris, London, Nice and Monte Carlo refused to negotiate with him for a rich American wlfo, on account of his great age. The duke was at the end of Ills resources, leaving nothing but a largo number of pawn tickets. EISTEDDFOD AT RACINE. Racine, Wisconsin, Dec. 24.—The Welsh residents ot Racine, reinforced by delegations from Milwaukee and other cities of Wisconsin, will observe Christmas with a grand Eisteddfod, which promises to be tho biggest musical affair ever given here. There will be throe sessions, morning, afternoon and evenlns. INSURANCE MAN PROMOTED. Montreal, Dec. 21—The announcement was mado today of tho appointment of J. Gordon Thompson ,as Joint general manager for Canada with G. F. C. Smith, of tlie Liverpool, London & Globe Insurance company. Mr. Smith, who Is one of the oldest and best known of Canadian Insurance men, will be superannuated December 31st, 1903. MONEY WELL SPENT. London, Dec. 24.—William Waldorf Astor has given $250,000 to build a new outdoor patlont department for the hospital for sick children In Great Or- mond. It will be dedicated to the memory of his daughter Gwendoline, who died recently. WEBB PLAYING THE BAGBS When Hurled to Death by an Explosion In the Turf Exchange Pool Rooms Louisville, Kj\, Dec. 21.—Tlie telegraph company here, is advised that the Turf Exchange at Hot Springs, Ark., was blown up, presumably by u gas explosion, at 4.40 p.m. The place was tilled with men playing the races and It Is feared there has been loss of life, Memphis, Tenn., Dee. 24.—Tho Turf Exchange, u pool room nt Hot Springs, Ark,, wus blown up by a gas explosion late this afternoon. Several people are reported killed and at least 23 were injured. Over 100 men were iu the room at the time. Tho building which was located in the heart of the city, is a complete wreck. Memphis, Tenn., Dec, 24,—It Is now reported that thirteen men wore killed and thirty Injured In the Hot Springs explosion. The explosion was caused by the blowing up of a gasoline tank In Chamber &. Walker's pool room. Hot Springs, Ark., Dee. 24.—By an explosion of gas or gasoline, this afternoon in tlie cellar of the Turf Exchange house and pool rooms, operated by Chambers & Walker, the building was badly damaged and 30 people were injured, 16 of them being in a serious condition. After four o'clock this afternoon the pool room was crowded with more than 100 persons. Just as a race at New Orleans was being called by an operator, the floor of the building seemed to rise, hnd in an Instant a report that shook the entire block rang out. The upper floor and the back wall fell on the men who were wildly excited and endeavoring to escape io the street. The entire house looked afterwards as if a tornado had ploughed through its centre. The front glass windows were broken and both sides of the structure were shattered by the concussion, which resembled the report of a cannon. The news of the explosion spread rapidly and soon Central avenue was Jammed witty people. The reports were current that several peripte had been killed. The police and firemen took charge of the building and the work of rescue began. Men wero pulled from under the debris in a terribly mangled state. One of the most pitiable sights wns when "Billy" He)wig, the blind manager of the Lamar bath house, was taken from the ruins. Helwlg is widely known to the thousands of visitors who come to the springs annually. R. C. Chambers, one of the proprietors of the Turf Exchange, Is also a lessee of tho Erie, Ont., race track, and Is one of the best known sporting men In the country. His condition is serious. The Injured were taken in charge by local physicians. The exact cause of the explosion has not yet been determined. It is said by some thnt gas had escaped In a cellar and was ignited In some manner, causing the terrible accident. Another report, which is generally accepted, says a driver of a gasoline wagon was tilling a tank In the cellar iu which the explosion occurred. .|..M..M"."I"."M»."M- ■MIM"M"1"I»M"."H WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENT. * * * * Toronto, Dec. 24.—Hon. Cllf- + ford Slfton, minister of the In- * terior, in an interview hero •!• last night, said that whatever * assistance may be given the * Grand Trunk Pacific railway, it * will not take the form of land grants. * k.t> .t. .t..T..t»t—f..T..1..T. .TnTtiTnT■ VENEZUELAN AFFAIRS. Roosevelt Undecided Still—British Cruiser Makes a Capture. Washington, Dec. 24.—Tho president and secretary Hay were in conference for some time today over tho proposals from Great Britain and Germany that the president arbitrate the issues involved in the Venezuelan claims controversy. They went over the communications very thoroughly, considering the subject from every viewpoint. The acceptanco or declination of the proposals by the president is believed to hinge on tho nature of the restrictions tho allies havo imposed on the arbitration. If any conclusion ,was reached at. tho conference between the president and his secretary nf state, the fact was not made public. Inqhics at the White House regarding the president's Intentions, were referred to secretary Hay. and the latter sent word to the newBimper representatives who called on him thai thero was no news to bo given out on the subject tonight. Berlin, Dec. 24.—Preparations are being hurried so that the German cruiser Sperber may sail from Klol for Vonezuela about New Year's Day. Paris, Dec. 24.—The only official attention thus far given to the Venezuelan blockade Is the aunouncomnt of the postofilce department that 'mall boats leaving Bordoaux and Marseilles will cease to touch at l.a Guaira, Puerto Cabello, and Carupano, and that correspondence for Venezuela will bo carried to fort do Franco, Martinique, pending the blockade. La Guaira, Venezuela, Dec. 24.—The Dutch steamer Prim Wlllem II. from New York, arrived off La Guaira today but owing to difficulties with the blockading squadron, and to Ihe refusal of her agent to pay the port charges, she left without communicating with the shore. La Guaira, Dec. 24..-A 7 o'clock this evening the British cruiser Tribune captured a schooner and a sloop outside this port. MANY FATALLY INJURED. A Christmas Eve Collision at Quaker Valley Station. Pittsburg, Deo. 24.-The Pennsylvania Limited, running almost an hour late, crashed Into tho rear end of tho Leets- rtale accomodation at Quaker Valley station tonight at 11 o'clock. The engine of the limited ploughed Into the rear car, tho smoker, crushing It like paper and the llttlo car waa pushed through the ono ahead of it, mnking the two cars the length of one. The crash wns heard for a mite and the limited, running at tho rate of 65 miles nn hour, carried the train from Quaker Valley lo Edgewood, a distance of almost hnlf a mile, before it could be stopped. Many were Injured, some of thorn probably fatally. GOSSIP OP GREENWOOD. Greenwood, Dec. 24.—(Special to Tho Daily News.)—About four Inches of snow fell last night, making the sleighing unusually good for so early In the season. The temperature is mild and the weather most favorable for Christmas pastimes, earlier frosts having provided good ice both for skating and curling. The Greenwood skating rink Is being freely patronized, and the curling club's rink Is also in use, curling having been started this week. The curling club yesterday received a second set of stones, and It Is intended to play a match between rinks made up of married membcirs against unmarried. Special Christmas services are announced for tomorrow in St. Jude's, church of England, and the Roman Catholic Sacred Heart church. In the former church there will be holy communion at 8 o'clock, a. m., and 12 o'clock noon; matins at 11 o'clock, a. m„ and children's service at 2.30 p. m. The services in the Roman Catholic church will be first mass, at midnight; second mass, at 9.30 a. m„ and vespers at 7.30 p. m. C. AE. Shaw, P. L. S., has returned from Keremeos. From him it has been ascertained that there is quite a lot of snow on the ground In the Slmllka- meen, which is unusual In that part of the country, but little snow falling on the lower levels in ordinary seasons. Asked as to what work Is In progress in connection with the mines ot that district, he stated that although he did not visit Hedlcy city, he heard nothing but good accounts of the work the owners of the Nickel Plate mine are doing In putting In a stamp mill, concentrator and other equipment. A few men arc at work on the Olalla company's claims, but as yet nothing like sufficient development has been done to warrant the "boosting' 'this company Is getting In the effort to sell stock In the east. A. Archambeault, an employee at the Mother Lode mine, was struck on the head by a falling rock this morning, receiving a nasty gash which necessitated his quitting work for the time. He mistook the warning signal for the "all light" whistle, so did not seek shelter when the blasts were fired In the quarry. He was fortunate In not receiving more serious Injury. F. W. Groves, P. L. S., returned recently from the Slnillkameen, where hf had been engaged in surveying work during the summer nnd fail. Ho Intends returning to Princeton after the holidays, and will take his family back with him. THE DIVINE SARAH. Paris, Dee. z\.~Surah Bernhardt, playing ut her own theatre tonight, added a fresh branch to her many laurels hy tho creation of the title role in "Therolgne le Merlcourt," a new play by Paul Her- vieu, which deals with the meteoric career of a now forgotten woman, who beginning as a eourtesun, became a prominent personage during tho reign of terror, and ended In a lunatic's cell. Mme . Bern- hurdt's Impersonation of the heroine wns warmly applauded by a typhlcal audience of Pnrlslun llrst nighters. The piece Is superbly staged and presents an Interesting revival of revolutionary Paris, Willi the picturesque costumes of the epoch. JEFFRIES AND Ml'NRO. Uuiio, Dec. 3,-Clork Ball, manager of J. J. Jeffries, today posted it forfeit of »1,«J0 which ho will pay Jack Munro, amateur champion heavy weight of tho Pacific coast, If he can stay four rounds with Jeffries hi ft battle for a knockout. Monro secured the decision and $250 hero last Saturday night by staying four rounds with the champion. The bout may take place here this week. CHURCH SERVICES TODAY. St. Saviour's. Episcopal—Corner nf Hlllen and Ward street*, Rev. F. II. Graham, rector. Holy Communion nt 7 and 8 a.m., and morning prayer and communion nt 10.30 a.m. Church nf Mary Immaciilnle. Roman Catholic-Corner of Mill and Word streets, Rev. Father Aithoff, priest. .Services will be held tills morning at tun and lo.;|e nnd In the evening at 7.80. FISHERMEN ARE GOOD SHOTS. St. Johns, Nlhl., Dec. H.-ElKht.v members of the Newfoundland naval reserve aro Included among tho crew ot the lirltlHh cruiser Charylidls which recently bombarded tho forts at Puorto Cabello. Vonezuela. It has been officially reported here Hint Ihe Newfoundlanders made an excellent showing, both In gunnery nnd hi landing parties. THE HUMBERT CAUSE CELBBRE. Paris, Dec, 24.—As a result of the con- foronco between premier Coombcn and minister of Justice Vnlloe, complete arrangements have been mad* for the recep tion of the members of tho Humbert family, arrested in Madrid on Dec. 20th, but precaution has been taken not to disclose what prison the fugitives will occupy as a popular demonstration is feared. The authorities aro showing great activity in preparing for tho prosecution of the prisoners, thus overcoming the popular prejudice that the accused enjoy the favor of those in high authority. M, Hennlon, the chief of detectives who has gone to Madrid, Is accompanied by four civil guards, four police inspectors and two of the best detectives In the service. It Is expected that they will occupy a apcolal car with the prisoners, whose arrival In Pnris Is awaited with Intense Interest. The affair continues to bo the universal toplo for discussion and even affects the Christmas rejoicing, many of tho holiday novelties depleting phases in tho famous case. One of these Is a mlna- ture Humbert safe, as empty as that which Induced bankers and others to lend millions of the Mumberts, The nature of the legal proceedings has not yet been definitely settled. The statement in tho extradition papers lhat the accused are charged with swindling und Irregular bankruptcy proceedings gives a general Idea of the lines of the prosecution. The creditors are chiefly interested In rescuing remnants of their assets and plans are on foot for a meeting of tho creditors with a view of arranging tor an equitable distribution. LEFT A N01E TO EXPLAIN CROWN FIUNCE OF SAXONY HAS HIS WIPES CONFESSION. HE HAD A HABIT OF BEATING AND TORMENTING HER. Dresden, Doc. 24.—It Is reported here that the crown princess of Saxony left her husband a written confession of her relations with M. Glron, together with a declaration of her unalteruble Intention of never returning to the Saxon court. The court has no official Information as to the present whereabouts of the princess, but it is known here that she is going to Mentone, Franco, to reside. The court Is at present concerned with considerations as to the best course to pursue In the matter. It Is believed that the pope will bo appealed to to grant an absolute divorce. Berlin, Dec. 24.—Tho crown princo beat the crown princess, according to an editorial statement in the Vossiche Jieltung, ont of the most careful newspapers published In Berlin, which adds: "Their disagreements reached this crisis In June, after professor G|ron became tho children's tutor.- Tho-prlnce« nt that time considered seeking a divorce, and visited her best friend, the princess Theresa of Bavaria, who dissuaded her. The princess, however, after returning to Dresden did not resume marital relations. The sympathy of tho people of Dresden seems wholly with the princess, who is of a cheerful, pleasure-seeking diepomtlon. The crown prince loved to torment her. Among the writers forbidden to her were Tolstoi, Zola mid Nitzijche, One dny the erown prince snw her reading one of NlUsche's works. Ho Jerked tho hook out of her hand nnd tore It to pieces. Professor Andre Glron Is described as an Idealist of tho extreme type, it is related that his family oncu considered the question of confining him in an asylum because he refused a legacy un grounds of delicacy of feeling. Vienna, Dec. 84,—The crown princess of Saxony, through M. Lachenan, a former president of Switzerland, has informed the Tngblutt, thnt she Intends to take Immediate steps to secure a divorce. She will not return to Salzburg for fear of being placed in nn asylum, in two letters to her intimate friend, princess Theresa of Bavaria, the crown princess complains bitterly of her treatment at tlie Saxon court, where she was always subjected to the strictest supervision. She saya the official statements in her case arc incorrect, as i« also public gossip. ROSSLAND GOSSIP. Rossland, Dec. 24.—Special to the Dally News.)—The Le Rol mine closed down this afternoon for the Christmas holidays at 3.30 p. m„ und will resume work on Friday morning at 7 a. m. Burns and Watson, convicted of larceny, have each received three months' imprisonment. The War Eagle and Centre Star close down with this afternoon's shift, resuming work on Friday morning. The Dig Four Consolidated Gold Mines, Limited, wns incorporated yesterday. William Gray, ihe manager of the Velvet mine, says that a few months ago the Velvet was regarded a. B. naiKKB Cnsral Huwer. Deposits Received and Interest Allowed. Present Bate 3 por ocun. Saving's Bank 1 Nelson Branch, GRANGBV. H0LT\ Manager, f GbelRoval Bank of Ganaba ** D4CORHMATBD LB69 capital PaM-at. . Thomas S. Kenny, Piesldeut. DfCORPOKAIKD LB69 (i,ow,m I Best, , Meat amer, Hawaii Qeneral Manager, Kdjon L. Pmm, Mbntroal. BRANOHHS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA-Qrand Forks, Nanaimo, Nelaon, Rossland. Vuorarer. Vwioouver East End, Viotorla. AceouaJU reoelTfld on the most favorable tamis. Interest allowed on special deposlti and oa Barings lank aooounta. Chmeral Banking Business Transacted. GEO. KYDD, Manager Nelson Branch. We wish our customers and friends one and all A Very Merry Christmas J. Y. Griffin & Co. P. BURNS & CO. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MEAT MERCHANTS HEAD OFFICE NELSON, B. C. Branch Markets in Rossland, Trail, Nelson, Kaslo, Sandon, Three Forks, New Denver and Slocan City. flSJflaJg Wan f am graart win gave, rrornaj aad t'artf I atreminiu SLEIGHING! 67 for single, double, cutters, er three seated sleighs. Sleighing parties a specialty. H. T. 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And with the birth of the Christ came the tidings of what it meant, tidings of great joy brnglng peace on earth and goodwill toward men, and as a fruit of this gospel of goodwill Christmas is a time when one man says to his fellow, let by-gones be by-gones; a season when grudges are forgotten, enmities and cares of life are laid aside, and the desire of all is to enier fully Into the spirit of tho day: "At Christmas play and make good cheer, For Christmas conies but once a year." The festival is the best observed of all holidays throughout Christendom, and while its religious aspect is by no means overlooked, it is, as the couplet says, a time for merry making and of good cheer; of unselfishness and a desire to promote the happiness of others. This was the spirit that Dickens had in view when, in the Christmas Carol, the softening influence of the spirit of Christmas melted the obdurate heart of the hardened Scrooge. It Is essentially a time for children .and the nearer those of maturer years, who have gone through the rough experiences of life and have tasted the bitter and the sweet, can approach to a renewal of the days of childhood, the more thoroughly will they enjoy the time- honored customs that give to Christmas Its peculiar charm. To the young ones, Its own Inherent charm supplies all the enjoyment necessary, and for the adult the chief pleasure is contained In doing something to make others happy, and of all others to make the day a bright anil memorable one for the little folks. To the child II Is a most Important occasion. Santa Clans still makes his annual trip, coming, so it is alleged, from the Far North; far beyond where Nansen, Peary and other Arctic explorers have penetrated; and on the eve of his house to house visit the little ones are filled with all the sweet torments and delights of anticipation; a night of which it lias been sung: " 'Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse, The stockings were hung by the chimney with care In hopes lhat St. Nicholas soon would be there." Year after year Christmas comes and goes and loses no whit of tho charm that Is all Its very own for young and old alike. Though the details of celebrating It have changed In some respects, the same spirit Is maintained unchanged. Except In somo few localities the waits, whose carol singing and cheery visits wero a standing feature of the season, are seldom seen or heard. But the remembrance of them remains, as does nlso that of the flowing wassail howl and the Yule log, the latter a custom that still prevails in some places. It was a homely custom this burning of tlio Yule log on Christmas ovo, when the family and assembled friends would scat themselves before the blazing fire and Indulge In story telling and the passing of tho merry jest. Then, as now, It was the hope of every family whose members were scattered, to reunite at Christmas tide and to gather together under the old roof tree. With decorations of evergreens and the bright berried holly, not forgetting the seductive mistletoe remembrances of the olden time when "The mistletoe hung In the castle hall The holly branch shone on the old oak wall," and " "Twas merry in the hall, Where the beards wagged all," Christmas in the old lands was rounded off. Without them an old time Christmas would have been as savorless as a Christmas dinner minus the plum pudding, but with change of time and clime these details are not deemed so essential these days. To those who give a thought to the things that lie beneath the surface, the pleasure that comes with Christmas tide, when all should rejoice and he glad, cannot but be tempered with regret that after all these centuries ot the civilizing and softening Influences of that great religious system which took its origin from the little vllage of Bethlehem, there are so many to whom the festival is meaningless, that there are so many thousands struggling for existence In the large centres of our boasted civilization to whom Christmas brings no thrill of giadness. It is a blot upon our manhood that there should be such abject poverty and misery as flourishes not only In the old world cities but In those of the nev, world. Christmas is a season for charity of that kind that knows not the giver nor the receiver; where one hand does not know what the other doeth; but though individual beneficence and large-hearted charity may relieve many cases of distress and want, it requires something more than the giving of Christmas dinners and warm clothing and fuel to the poor to effect any lasting good. A more far-reaching remedy must be found to bring about a better condition of things, and it is a duty every man and woman owes to humanity and to his and her better self to take a keener Interest In those social problems that call so loudly for adjustment and in whose solution lies the true remedy for the evils that are part and parcel of our social system. What better time to give a thought to these things than the present? It Is a time of rejoicing In the churches and In the homes because the Christ was born, one who brought peace on earth, and If we have that goodwill toward men that appertains to the season, as well as to the Christian era whose beginning we are celebrating with our Christmas trees and lavishly prepared dinners and costly gifts, Is not tbe present a fitting time to determine to at least think more seriously of those things that mean so much to others less fortunately placed than ourselves? Who that has read the evidence given before the anthracite strike commission has not been struck with the thought that the system that rendered possible the conditions revealed by that evidence must have something rotten about It? Markle & Company are not alone to blame for the cruel injustices they perpetrated; it Is the system that Is at fault ,and It is every man's duty to see tbat he gives Intelligent consideration to the causes that have brought about such conditions. We cannot all see eye to eye, but we can do our best to see things aright as far as our light will permit. Love of mankind is the foundation stone upon which the superstructure ot the Christian faith is bullded, and it Is from that foundation all efforts to remedy existing social Incongruities must start. Thoughts such as tl/ese may not assist in the digestion of mince pies and the other wonderful delicacies prepared for Christmas consumption, but they will give rise In every true man to a desire to do his little share towards bettering the condition of others who have not fared so well as he. Nor will a determination to do this In any way detract from a thorough appreciation of the festive season. It is a time to rejoice and to be glad; to give the best we can in the Bervlce of humanity and to take pleasure In the joy we give to others. That Is the true Christian spirit, forgotten at times, possibly, but nevertheless never far beneath the surface and needing but little effort to bring to the light of day. EDITORIAL NOTES. Many of the old fashioned Christmas customs have become almost obsolete; they are out of date, and are rarely observed In other than some of the country places in the old world, where, Indeed, they had their origin. Some of these customs were brought over the water and observed becomingly In the new world, but year by year they have dwindled and It Is rare Indeed to find any place where they are kept even in a modified form. Many of these old time customs date far before the Christian era and when the missionary fathers sought to introduce tht new faith into tho lands of northern Europe they wisely encouraged the old customs and thus pagan Ideas became part of the regular observances < i' Christian feasts. Of these the Yule 1 :; was one. The sacred tree Is an old idea and at the pagan feast called Yule, the branches of the tree esteemed sacred played an important part in the rejoicings. When Christianity was introduced, the tree Itself came into play, and the logs cut from It were burned at Christmas time In token that Christ had destroyed heathendom and the converts were quite agreeable to the Innovation. A tradition attached to the yule log was that wrongs and heart burnings perished with It. The mistletoe found on the oak was esteemed as sacred by the Druids and the tree upon which it grew was one ot their temples. It was gathered at that season of tbe year, and what easier than the transition from the Druldlcal rites to the celebration of the birth ot Christ? In pagan days it was dedicated to the Celtic Venus and the use to which tho young men and maidens put and still continue to put it is but a continuance of the old pagan idea. The hospitality of the old timer Is proverbial, and even in the present day at almost any point along the Cariboo road, from Lytton to Barkervllle, It Is the custom to throw open the doors of every Inn and wayside house and accord a handshake and a welcome seat at the Christmas dinner table to everyone that comes along, be he a bidden guest or the stranger within the gates, or the impecunious wayfarer. No questions are asked, the dinner is there and you are welcome to as much of It as can be stowed away with safety and appetite. And it is no niggard hand that places the good things before the assembled guests, the table literally groans with the weight of turkeys and chickens and sucking pigs and the multitudinous dishes that generous minded hosts and a full larder provide for the occasion. And after tbe dinner often comes the dance and the jollity that makcB Christmas the one season ot the year to which young and old alike look forward to with feelings of pleasurable anticipation. There is no payment asked on these festive times even at the hotels, where the art of making money is the summutn bonum of existence. But the art is neglected on Christmas Day, it is a day unto itself, whon the cry Is, come without money and without price, cune one, come all, and the more the merrier. In the early days of the Cariboo excitement Christmas Day was not always spent with a well gorged throat and many are the old timers who tasted the sauce of good appetite and nothing else for their Christmas dinner In those days on the creeks away from supplies and from all habitations. But now all Is changed, and it Is rare that any luxury procurable in the province Is not to be had in plenty, hundreds ot miles away from the railroad. This year Christmas will be spent in a lonely way by the operators and linemen stationed along the great telegraph line stretching beyond Quesnel to Dawson, along the route mapped out by the Western Telegraph company 36 years ago. But even they will not be forgotten, nor will they forget. It is in the far-away places ot the earth that the memories ot former days of rejoicing come back with redoubled force, and with a degree of sentiment that those living In the busy hives of man can scarce comprehend, Perhaps It Is because ot being In closer touch with nature, because, too, of the fact that the comparative solitude gives rise to thoughts that time Is not found for amid busier scenes. But even these advanced posts of the march of civilization are not so Isolated as were the factors, traders, trappers and voyageurs of the North West and the Hudson's Bay companies, who at the beginning of the century made their way across the Rocky mountains and established trading posts In the unknown wilds of a strange and remote land, for such was this province then. To them Christmas appealed as a season par excellence for rejoicing and every man made a point of being at the tort on Christmas Day, and a right jovial day they made of It, too. To all our readers we extend Christmas greetings and best wishes for a prosperous New Year. Skates! Skates! Come and Skeleton Hockey See Our f* Mf*nd. Ladies' Beauty Also a full line of GENUINE ACME. Prices Right. Sa-1 H. BYERS & CO. MAGKINAWS ENGLISH AND CANADIAN Turner, Beeton & Co., LIMITED. PROMPTLY EXEOUTED VIV I Will A, Di V/i I WEST KOOTENAY BUTCHER CO. 1 E. C. TRAVES, Manager. Fresh and Salted Meats WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Orders by Mall Receive Careful ,£ ana Prompt Attention. "] FISH AND POULTRY IN SEASON. K. W. C. BLOCK, WARD STREET, NELSON, B. O. -i-H- ♦WHWWW'WtfW"! 'I I l"rf A FEW TIPS ON TEA! • 25 CENTS will buy ONE FOU.ND • • of pure, clean, fine flavored CEY- J J LON-INDIAN TEA. a • 20 CENTS wilt buy one pound • • Standard BREAKFAST BLACK J J TEA. Purchasers of ten pounds or « • mare, will receive one pound extra, t • for each ten pounds purchased. • J Equal, to an allowance of TEN * • PER CENT DISCOUNT, on these • • extremely low prices. • • Prices on our regular lines of 4 S CHOICE TEA, 30c, 35c, 40c, 45c, 50c, • • and 60c per pound for Black, Green • 2 and Blended. J • Telephone 177 P. O. Box 182 • J KOOTENAY COFFEE CO. t I TREES | • Fruit and Ornamental Shrubs, Roses, • J Bulbs, Greenhouse and Hardy Plants. • • *3ee Supplies, Fertilizers, Cut Flow- * • ers, Garden, Field, and Flower Seeds. • • Eastern prices or less. Catologue • m, free. a INSURANCE Fire, Life. Accident* Health AND REAL E8TATE FOR RENT. 1 Ait up-to-date modern bouse, $25.00 per month, Including water, one block from Postofilce. A SNAP. Twenty-two acres of first class land suitable for both vegetables and fruit, one mile from town, adjoining new waggon road, MINING STOCKS-8,000 Juno at 5 cents. Gibson; 15,000 Exchequer. Republic stocks sold on call. For further particulars apply tt HARRY H. WARD, Agent M. J. HENRY VANCOUVER. B.C. JUST ARRIVED Our last winter shipment of ladles and gents English suitings and coatings. HELTONS AND BEAVERS-The best obtainable Suitings and Fantlngs, In su- berb silk stripes, and plaids. VENTILATED WATERPROOF Overcoating that will keep out the water and keep In the heat New Pattern! In Fancy Vesting, etc. CALL AND SEE THEM. PIERRE BROS. The Leading Ladles and Gents Merchant Tailors. XMAS GIFTS Cigars and the very choicest We are opening up today a large stock of pure Havanas, amongst them are Manuel Garcia, Henry Clay, Booke, G. E., High Life, La Ventura, La Carolina, The largest stock of pipes and smokers' sundries In the Kootenays, W.A.THURMAN DALACE BAKERY We have a large stock of Xmaa Cakes, Mines Pies, Fancy Cakes; also pure Cream Puffs, Our Almond Iced Cakes cannot be beat. Try them I Our bread can be bought at Scanlan's Grocery on Stanley Street. Leave your orders early. Telephone 361. ROBINSON BROS. Ward Street, off Baker Street STAR BAKERY Come and see our Christmas Cakes, Give your orders early for Plum Pudding, Satisfaction guaranteed. Phone 210. CHOQUETTE BROS. Josephine Street, above Baker Nelson H.&M. BIRD 1 WISH THEIR CLIENTS AND FRIENDS A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR. A. R.SHERWOOD Real Estate ■nd Insurance Agent FOR SALE—480 acres on Lower Arrow Lake. One-acre bearing orebari. flood range for cattle In vicinity. NEWLINC & GO. AUCTIONEERS VALUERS, ETC. Kootenay Street, Next Oddfellows'Hall I, B.C A. G. GAMBLE Real Estate and Insurance Agent Turner-Boeckh Block, WARD STREET - - NELSON, B.C. Ohadbourn & McLaren REAL ESTATE ' INSURANCE AND MINES SAMPLING AQENT6 On shipped to Nairn Mil bo earsfu.Hr looked alter. ■ /NILION. B.C. BILLY WILLIAMS WHOLESALE DBALJMl IN OYSTERS ANQ CLAMS (■HBLUB) OR. UtftBft&LBD) Ml Carroll Mrwt, VANCOUTM, B. a THE DAILY NEWS, NELSON, B. C, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1802. i m AT COST i I m m \yE STILL HAVE MANY LINES OF GOODS SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS, INCLUDING A LINE OF Rowntree's English Chocolates put up in fancy boxes especially for the holiday trade. They range In price from 10c to KJO a box. Call and Inspect them. Oup Stock of Perfumery Is still large and the choicest odors are In stock. In Brushes of all kinds, Purses, Mirrors, Manicure Sets and many other lines we have still a large variety. DON'T FORSBT THAT THESE flOODS ARE SOLB AT C6ST, W. F. TEETZEL & CO. 1 m Corner Baker and Josephine Streets, Nelson. '^ Corner Columbia Avenue and Queen Street, Rossland. Having decided to live up the retail department ef eur dru( trade, from the 30th of November, we will do nothing but a cash business. We would ask our customers owing accounts, to kindly settle these up at aa early date. , ', xul m tivals of various kinds on Christmas Day which the breaker hoys may attend If they chqose. So far as I know, no entertainments are arranged for their especial benefit. Sometimes the mine superintendents will allow them to harness the colliery mules and have a drive on Christmas Day. Some of the boys will buy cigarettes for the breaker boys are not so noticeably different from other boys of the same age. Considering their hard lives, they are wonderfully cheerful little fellows, They all look and act older than they really are. The hard work makes them stunted In growth and serious in disposition. Picking out the sharp slate cuts their Angers till the blood comes. This happens more frequently In the winter time and causes them a great deal of pain. There are 21,000 of these little breaker boys Involved In the recent strike. According to sta(e law, none of them should begin work under twelve years of age, but as a matter of fact a large number of them are working under the legal age. "I'm twelve when I'm here In the breaker, but only ten when I'm at home," said one little fellow when asked his age. Their work consists In picking out the slate and other waste materials from the coal before It Is loaded on the cars for shipment. The coal descends a number of sloping chutes and the hoys sit astride of the chutes and pick out the refuse. The noise of the descending coal on the metal covered chutes Is deafening, and the dust Is so thick that It Is impossible to take a photograph of the breaker boys while they are at work. , ;' For ten long hours of such work they receive from 64 to 77 cents, though their pay .averaged throughout the year, is only 52 cents a day. All the hard coal that Is used In New York city and elsewhere has passed through the tiny fingers of these little fellows. , , ... Every one of them belongs to the union and may attend the union meetings. They pay halt dues and are allowed to decide as to the expenditure of a part of the money raised by them. In some cases they have their own meetings, with an adult »nlon officer to supervise and instruct them. Their loyalty to the union Is very strong. During the strike, while some of the men remained at work, their own sons—little twelve-year old breaker boys—refused to follow their fathers example. , After a boy has worked In a breaker for several years he becomes a door boy, working In the mine. Then he becomes a mine laborer, a miners helper, and finally a full-fledged miner. Ab the miner becomes old and stin he la reduced to the position of miner s helper. . , By degrees he sinks lower and lower along the same road by which he has climbed. He becomes a mine laborer— a door boy—and at last ends his career where he began lt-sittlng as a white- haired old man side by side with a ten- year old breaker boy. Such is the circle of the average miner's life. GOLDWIN SMITH'S VIEWS RELATIONS BETWEEN CAPITAL AND LABOR. "Silver Plate that Wears." .styles are constantly dunging. Some dealers arc always behind in their selection!. Others buy undesirable and out-of-date patterns, because they can be bought at their own price. They will try to make you think they arc the correct thing. Such goods arc never cheap, except la price Let us show you our line ol Maiden ware. Our word for it—the patterns are tne latest, the quality the bat, and price we will make you will be the lowest consistent with the bat that is made ia plate. THE OLD RELIABLE The largest stock In the country ot Diamonds, Jewellery, Watches, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate, Manicure Sets, Bronzes of all kinds. American Cut Class, Fancy Clocks. Goods tbat arc too numerous to mention. I Invite you all. We will serve you as before. Como early. JACOB DOVER, THE JEWELLER. NELSON, B. C. KJl'MmMmMMMM^MmmMJkmKjkMmmJk We wish all our customers a very Merry jj Christmas Fred Irvine tf Co. *wu mmmmwmmmmmm* CURED BT COLONIAL REMEDY ZEALAND'S METHOD ON TRIAL. £ £ ft ft * ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft 6 ft ft ft MINE BOY'S CHRISTMAS f>W JOHN MITCHELL- HUNO UP HIS XMAS STOCKING. Resident of mine workers' first dime. The first Christmas which I spent as a •mker boy I remember as distinctly If it were yesterday. j I had hung up my stocking the night lefore, hoping that some trifle might In put into It, and because I knew that Rrher children hung up their stockings Ei Christmas eve. Very early next liorning I sprang frow my bed and ran m the place where I had hung It. ■ At first I was very anion disappolnt- _.a. The little stocking looked as empty Is when it was hung up on the nail the night before. Pulling It down, I thrust my hand into it and found In the tip of the toe—a silver dime. Though I was over twelve years of age at the time, it was the first dime I had ever owned, and, as far as I can remember, it was the first I had ever seen. A species of local paper currency was used at that time In the soft-coal region of Illinois. You may imagine that I was delighted to get the little piece of real money. Small aa it was it was much more than my stepmother could afford to give me. It seemed too valuable to spend, so I kept it carefully for a long time. I cannot now recollect for what purpose It waa finally spent. Although I had then begun my career as a mine worker I had not been at the work long enough to receive any money. A few days before Christmas I had left school and gone to the mines, finding a job as a door boy. My work was to open and close the doors in tho mine passages when the horses and coal cars passed through. Strictly speaking I never was whet is known as a ."breaker boy," The work of the latter is in tho breaker and not in tne mine, Christmas1 among the anthracite coal miners will not, I fear, be a very merry or joyous nne this year. The miners are so heavily In deht to the grocers and other tradesmen that they will have very little money If nny lo spend for holiday gifts. While tbe burden of tho long strike bore heavily on both operators and miners, it should be remembered that the children of the operators will not look In vain for the coming of Santa Olaus, as will our llttlo boys and girls In the coal regions. No operator's child will find an empty stocking on Christmas morning, though many a breaker boy will. The churches, of course, have fes- In answer to the question whicli you have done me the honor to address to me, I should say that tho most Important problem of the day is the effect of scientific, and critical discovery upon the religious foundations of popular morality. But the most pressing question I should say Is that of the war between capital and labor. The lawfulness of unions and strikes is now admitted on all hands, Capital Is spontaneously combined; and without counter combination labor would have little chance of Justice. On the other hand, the community has Its rights. Freedom of labor must be upheld. Every man must be at liberty to take the work which another man declines, that there may be no monopoly of employment, There must be no arbitrary restriction upon the workman's use of his capacities or upon tbe extent of production. All this Is commonplace. At the same time strikes and lockouts are barbarous and wasteful modes of set- ling a difference between employer and employed. They not only cause great loss but poison the heart of Industrial society. We are looking for some better way. New Zealand thinks she has found one in judicial arbitration. But on examining the record Its seem that what has been done hitherto amounts to little more than a series of demands preferred by labor unions through the arbitration courts nnd readily conceded by the employers because tbe markets were rising and profits were on the Increase. A turn In some trades having come, symptoms of dissatisfaction are reported. It is difficult to see how by any Judicial award nn employer can be compelled to go on for a fixed period employing labor at a loss, or how n body of laborers can be compelled to go working for wages less thnn, If free, they could obtain. The enforcement of such a judicial award ngninst 150,000 coal minors would surely be impossible. In one of tho Australian colonies, where tho system Iibh been adopted, submission to tlir nwnrd, we are told in enforced by mentis nf a deposit. But how could deposits be .exacted from such a body of men iih the cnnl miners? How could recalcitrant parties be compelled to come beforo a court? The requirement of n deposit seems to Imply that the system Is confined to union labor. Medlntlon is not arbitration, though the terms arc often confounded. It has been nnd mny often be usefully employed In bringing the disputants together on an am- Icttblo footing and setting aside the overbearing harshness of capita) on the one part and the virulence of labor agftutor? on the other. Such a case ns that of the coal strike threatening a whole community with suffering and loss is evidently very special nnd may cnll for corresponding action on tho pnrt of the government. Tho government Is itt all events bound to see that the strikers shall do no Injury to the mine or prevent anything necessary to Its preservation. .Gigantic revolts of labor are in some No taste. No odor. Can be given In a glass of water, tea, or coffee, without patient's knowledge. Colonial Remedy will cure or destroy the diseased appetite for alcoholic stimulants, whether the patient la a confirmed Inebriate, "tippler,'1 social drinker or drunkard. Impossible tor anyone to have an appetite for alcoholic liquors after using Colonial Remedy. INDORSED BT MEMBERS OF W.C.T.IT. Mrs. Moore, Superintendent of tho Women's Christian Temperance Union, Ventura, California, writes: "I have tested Colonial Remedy on very obBtlnste drunkards, and the cures have been many. In many cases the Remedy was given secretly. I cheerfully recommend and indorse Colonial Remedy. Members of our Union are delighted to And a practical and economical treatment to aid us In our temperance work." Sold by druggists everywhere, and by mall. Price $1. Trial package free by writing or calling on Mrs. M. A. Cowan (for years member of the Women's Christian Temperance Union), WA St Catherine 8t„ Montreal. Sold In Nelson, B. C„ by J. H. Vanstone, Baker Street measure the natural answer to gigantic combinations of capital. The community Is in some danger of being crushed between the upper and the nether millstone. There Is no mnglcnl panacea for strikes. The only apparent antidote Is Improvement in the relations between the employer and tho employed, so that the employed may see In the employer not a distant and iron-handed power, but a sympathetic captain of his trade. But this, it is to bo feared, is specially dlflicult in the case of the mines where tho laborers, It nppears, nro to a great extent foreigners or recent Immigrants, often wanderers, while the work Is exceptionally rough and perilous. The best heads among our men of business, It is to be hoped, nre employed on the solution of this momentous problem.—(Goldwln Smith In New York Amerlean.1 I FERGUSON & CO. WHOLESALE LIQUORS and CIGARS BKOOS ROYAL LOCHVAOAB Swtoh WlilskiM PETER DAWSON'S "PERFECTION" Soutob Whisky MITCHELL'S "HEATHICn DEW" lin glass and .urns Jare) A Dossil Other Leading Brands J We carry a well assorted stock In case and bulk BRANDIES, RUMS, GINS, PORTS. SHERRIES, and LIQUEURS A large range of Union Cigars from leading Manufacturers. Grandas-A pure Havana Smoke. Agents Brunswlek-Balke-Collender Co We carry a stock of Billiard Chalk, Cue Tlpi and small wares. Write us for Catalogue and Fries Lists. Billiard and Fool Tables, Bar Fixtures and Supplies. A FULL LINE OF CANADIAN WHISKIES GANONG'3 FAMOUS CHOCOLATES LOWNEY'S CHOCOLATE 3 MCDONALD'S ZEPHYR CHOCOLATES PURE WHOLESOMB AND DELICIOUS, Our stock of Christmas novelties will be larger this year than ever. TWO CHAMPIONS OF LABOR CARROLL D. WRIGHT FORMERLY A WEALTHY LAWYER. j McDonald, "aBSsSSl' mtt*ltttttrttttt,rt*i*rtit,re,,U(t(((iU(((,tt£t£££££t+ \ s JOHN MITCHELL, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED MINK WORKERS. The two labor champions now most prominently before tho public are Carroll D. Wright and John Mitchell. Tlie former, born hi New Hampshire, of revolutionary ancestry, became, ut the age or 24; colonel of a regiment In the civil wnr. He afterwards studied law arid In IN75 hnd acquired a practice of 110,000 a year, Entrance to the Massachusetts sondto, nnd appointment In 1878 as chief ot the state bureau of statistics. gave a new trend to his activities and led to what litis since become tho great work of his life. After twelve years' service on thiH bureau, colonel Wright, though an ardent republican, wus placed by president Cleveland at the head of the national bureau: of liib'dr statistics, a newly formed Institution, This position he MM] retain.". He Is In great demand as a lecturer on social .science, nnd tho recognized head of Hie largo body or sociological workers at th.> national cap- Ital. As the foremost living statistician* colonel Wright hns been made acting or honorary member of many learned societies, both in this country and in Europe. He has contributed to statistical literature almost fifty volumes of reports, besides supervising the twenty-five volumes which contain the results of the eleventh census. He Is nlso the nuthor of two excellent textbooks on social science. Colonel Wright's official position did not allow of his being given a placo on president Roosevelt's strike commission, but he drew up the report—which has beon Its guide, and hns proved equally untlsfnc- lory to operators and labor leaders. He NELSON SAW AND PLANING MILLS, Ltd. § Lumber, Lath, Sash, Doors, fyouldings, Etc. COAST FLOORING AND CEILING KEPT IN STOCK Kiln-dried Lumber for the Northwest Territory Trade a Specialty. NELSON, B. O. tl/yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy/yyytyyyyyyyyyr Is a deeply spiritual man, who believes that existing social problems can he sot- tied only on a religious basis, nnd by a gradual evolution not subject lo nny human control. He is in sympathy with labor*and contends that labor nnd capital have an equal right to organize nnd should settle their difficulties in amicable j conferences among themselves. I John Mitchell, president of the United ■ Mine Workers of America, declares that j he is not a socialist. Ho would not have i the state own or operate its coal mines, He Is a strict trade unionist, who advocates progress by evolution rather than hy revolution. Ho believes that tho onty ways.to solve the labor problem are or- gjpjgatlon nnd the feting of n standard below which no man should work. The son of Irish parents, president Mlt- nhell was born at Brnldwood, III., in lwn, His mother died when he was two years old ami at four ho was left fatherless, rntii thirteen he lived with his stepmother and went tit school when his work wns not needed on tho farm. Then he took up tlio entire burden of self-support. At sixteen lie began work in the mines, but after a time a longing came over him to sec something of the world, nnd he Journeyed to Colorado and other western states, paying his way by labor ns a minor. Drifting back to Spring Valley. 111., ho again entered the mines, nnd having joined the Knights of Labor, wns soon chosen their president. He hnd always thirsted for knowledge nnd he rend everything thnt came his wny. the two books that helped him most being Spencer's "Social Statics," and Bellamy's "Looking Bnck- ward." Ho Joined debating clubs and other societies, nnd by much public speaking, developed his natural gifts of eloquence. When in 1S90, tho Mine Workers" association wns organised, Mr. Mitchell became tine of Its Iirst members. He served it ns a delegate and in various other capacities, until in IS9S he boenmo Its president. His present ambition Is to organize all the mine workers of the fnited Stales Into one association. Young in years, vigorous in mind and body, progressive In though.t, honest In Intention nnd master of a magnetic nnd convincing eloquence, he possesses those qualities most requisite* In the lender of a popular movement. MUSICJLESSOVS TEACHER In the advanced grades of piano playing, Royal Conservatory of Lelpslo method after Bruno Zwlntcher.- Address F. J. Pain ten, cor of Silica and Hall streets. MTSS GRACE B. CltOSHY-Gradunte nf Toronto Conservatory of Music. Teacher of Plnno and Theory. Address 223 Carbonate street, between Ward and Josephine. If you are Interested In the Boundary you should read the Phoenix Pioneer, published. In the centre of the greatest mining operations In Canada. Send for ■ample copy. w THE DAILY NEWS, NELSON,;Bj C, THURSDAY, DECEMBERS25, 1908 ¥ 8 Christm«as Greetings TO ALL READERS OF The Daily News !KKKKJOiSO«5Ot>0« The best office stationery is the ch eapest. In excellence of workmanship, anM Quality of stock used in the commercial printing, ruling, and bookbinding department of this office, we admit of no superiors In the west. Our aim is to produce the best in every line of work, and every appliance necessary to the economical production of printed matter of this class is to be found here. We are prepared to All any order requ irirtg the ubo of Printers' Ink to the entire satisfaction of customers, promptly and efficiently. With the New Year will come many wants In the way of printed matter for the business offices of Nelson and vicinity. We want to All those wants. We are building up a very big business in Nelson, which means the retaining within the Province of thousands of dollars that before were sent east for the kind of work we do. This means a very great deal to every business man in this section of the Province. The money thus retained in the Province is paid out right in Nelson in wages to skilled workmen, assisting materially in the general progress and prosperity o f the town. This Is done at no increased expense to the business men who patronize this office. We do their work at rates that for the same quality of printed matter cannot be underbid in the east, and the business men have the convenience of a .thoroughly up-to-date print shop right at their doors, where their every want can be attended to promptly. As this business grows it will be possible for us to still further increase our facilities, reduce the cost of product, and give employment to a larger number of skilled workmen at high wages. These are facts that are worth consideration. There is nothing to be gained on the one hand by sending out of the Province for any class of commercial printing, ruling, or book binding. On the other hand there is much to be gained hy assisting in the building up of a big local Industry employing a large staff of high-priced workmen The claim that we DO THINGS that BRING BUSINESS and MAKE MONEY is clearly substantiated. The q uality of our printed matter is such that it cannot help attracting business and so make money for those who use it, and by patronizing us you assist in establishing In Nelson an Industry that makes for the prosperity of Nelson, and consequently adds to your opportunities for money making. W. •^sf- The Daily News Job Printing Ruling and Bookbinding Nelson, B.C. •1M CHRISTMAS EVE IN EUROPE KING AND QUEEN OF ENGLAND AT SANDRINQHAM. YULETIDE AT BERLIN, VIENNA AND BT. PETERSBURG. London, Dec. 24.—Surrounded hy u tunall but lively party of their children und grandchildren, king Edward and queen Alexundra will upend their Christmas at Snndringham, their majesties' favorite abode. Sandringhnm has been the real home of their majesties for many years. While, as prince and princess of Wales, they occupied in turn many of England's historical paluccs, mansions and country seats, yet It was at Snndringham they spent most of their time, and Its beautiful buildings and extensive grounds are fraught with memories of many of the most enjoyable of their experiences. The house this year includes the prince and princess of Wales and their children, prince and princess Charles of Denmark, the duke of Argyll and princess Louise, the duchess of Albany and her children and the children of the duke and duchess of Connaught. A few Intimate friends havo also been Invited to enjoy the festivities. During the past few days the king and queen have bee actively engaged in personally directing the dispatch of Christinas presents to their relatives and other friends. King Edward's gifts this year run largely to pen and pencil-holders, cigarette cases and delicate enamel work set with a new variety of soft-tinted, semi-transparent stones heretofore unknown in the realm of jewelry. This year In addition to Christmas cards queen Alexandra has distributed among her friends many photographs in artistic enameled frames. Other gifts have been articles of jewelry of considerable value, the most of them pearls of which her majesty Is extremely fond. The officers and servants of the royal households and the tenantry of Windsor, Balmoral and Sandrlngham have also been remembered, and In the aggregate the number of presents sent out with their majesties compliments has exceeded three thousand. This evening the round of festivities at Snndringham was ushered in with a reception for the clergy and gentry of the district. Tomorrow morning their majesties, their relatives and guests will attend divine service In St. Mary Magdalene's church. After service luncheon will, be served and in the afternoon there will be a reception to the tenantry and probably skating on the lake. The Christmas dinner will not be served until eight o'clock. The handsome dining hall at Sandrlngham is spacious and provides ample accommodation for a large party. At table the king and queen will occupy central positions facing each other, the other members of the royal family and the guests being seated acordlng to precedence. The roast of beef, which this year weighs 110 pounds, will be borne in with the usual quaint ceremonies of the time of Henry VIII. In accordance with the time honored custom, the pudding will weigh an even hundred pounds, and will decorate the center of the table, resting upon a golden platter and decorated with holly and mistletoe. While the guests are assembling an orchestra will render a Christmas carol and the national anthem. The king himself will do the carving. At the close of the dinner the toast will be drank by the company standing to the memory of the late queen Victoria, and his majesty will then toast In order the prince of Wales, Great Britain and her colonies, and her loyal subjects. Before rising from the table the company will pass around the loving cup, while the dining hall will resound with the strains of Auld Lang Syne. Christmas for the first time In four years;. finds the country free from war and the editorials In the London papers this morning reflect the general satisfaction felt throughout England.. While the mosses, it Is true, might be enjoying a larger measure of prosperity than at present, altogether there Is every Indication that this wilt be the cheeriest Christmas that Great Britain has had for several years. Advices from the large towns and the ornvlnces say that, the celebration will be of a more general and festive character than for many years past. In the big towns, such as Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool, the purchases of holiday presents have exceeded the totals of last year. Another sign of the times Is the large advance sale of railroad excursion tickets to people who puropse to round up about the Christmas table at home. The fact that Christmas day falls on a Thursday will give the business men and wage workers a rest of four days from their labors. Friday, "Boxing day," Is a bank holiday under the law, and consequently there will be an almost complete cessation of business throughout the country from Wednesday night until Monday morning. Among the great capitals of the world New York Is regarded as having the greatest cause to rejoice for material prosperity. Rome and Paris are fairly prosperous, but St, Petersburg, Berlin, and Vienna are all suffering from bad trade conditions. St. Petersbrg, Dec. 24.—The czar and czarina will spend Christmas quietly at the winter palace at Livldia, where the imperial couple have been for some time. Besides the members of the imperial family there are to be a number of guests at the celebration. The Christmas dinner will be spread at 6 o'clock. At that time there will stand upon the royal table a whole roasted pig, kneeling with a sprig of green In his mouth. He will be stuffed with boiled buckwheat or kasohe, which will be mixed with the chopped liver, heart and other edible adjuncts of the animal. Out of regard for the czar's English wife there will be English roast beef, hut the other dishes will be essentially Russian, Including roasted eggs, koulfsche or raisin cake, and pasca, which Is a mixture of cheese, cream, butter, sugar and •raisins. Berlin, Dec. 24,—Christmas eve, which is the principal festival of Christmas In Germany, was celebrated in the usual lively fashion by Christians and Hebrews alike, the latter having trees on which were lights, apples, nuts, ginger cakes, etc. There were Christmas trees not only In ovcry family, but In the hospitals, public Institutions, asylums, prisons, soup kit- chens, casual wards and barracks, The kaiser and the Imperial family celebrated the occasion tn the customary manner at the new palace at Potsdam. The Imperial family Is large enough of Itself—to say nothing of the enormous huusehold-to make a lively party, and all Leads Them All The Mutual Life Insurant-:: Company of New York leai'.j all other companies In .mount paid to policy-holder. $5^9»I59»48o.34 In Aim* $352,838,971.67 In piriod ot uninterrupted growth Founded 59 Years Ago The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York is a synonym for SECURITY—The first element desired by investors. * SECURITY—Independent of crop failures, panics, strikes or wars. Write to4ij for "When Hull I Insuret'* The Mutual Life Insuranci Company or New York Hwuu A. UcC«wv,FniMjai H. ft 11 Bird, Agents, Nelson. B.C. dhtrwood Glllepiy, Manager, Seattle. of the Immediate connections were assembled. The kaiser, as Is his wont, saw personally to all the arrangements for the celebration. Family dinner was served at four o'clock to make room for the important ceremony of "bescheerung," which took plnce as usual In the beautiful hall of Shells. None of the children were allowed to see the Inside of the magic Saul until they were admitted Into the blaze of the white candles with which the tall firs all down the room were laden. The elder princes having attained manhood, at least In their own eyes, there were only five trees this year, prlncesschen's being the smallest, as usual, but it was the one on whose decoration the kaiser spent the most pains. No one was forgotten in the distribution of gifts, the kaiser, especially, making a point of providing surprise presents for everyone. It Is understood that the kaiser's present to his wife was a magnificent necklace of diamonds, which will form a considerable addition to the kais- erln's fine collection of Jewels. In the family dinner all the chief persons of the household took part, besides the adjutants, the doctors, and the court chaplain Kesster. The meal being over, their majesties led the way with their children to the Muschel Saal, where the trees were lighted up. Before any of the presents were Inspected, the pretty carol, "Stllle Nacht, Nellige Nacht" was sung by all standing, the kaiser's baritone voice being distinctly audible. There was a special tree—a very large handsome pine— for the household and one for their majesties. The gardeners and serventB had their celebration earlier in the day, each receiving a present of money and the inevitable "bunte Teller"—a dish containing parting, however, he sees to it thnt his Her majesty, with her youngest children, looked In as usual to wish the people a merry Christmas. Vienna, Dec. 24.—Emperor Francis Joseph will spend his Christmas with his favorite daughter, archduchess Marie Valerie, at Wallsee castle, as has been his custom for a number of, years. Vienna palace with Its sad memories and vacant chairs is a gloomy holiday abode and the venerable emperor loves nothing better than stealing away from his capital, with as little state as possible, and Joining the grandchildren In their romps. Before departing, however, he sees to it that his retainers are provided with the wherewithal to have a merry Christmas In their own way. Rome, Dec, 24.—According to the old custom In the court of Italy the queen spent the past week In purchasing the best and newest toys and Christmas gifts that could be procured, The result was that two entire rooms of. the qulrinal palace were tilled with them. Some of these toys are to be hung on the Christmas trees of princess Yotonda and the baby princess, while others have been sent to all the children's Institutions which bear the names of the Infant princesses or that of queen Helene. Every child, also, of everyone connected with the court and the royal household Is to receive a present from the royal Infants. The court ladles and gentlemen receive the usual presents of jewelry, tea services, coffee services, etc., according to their position. BANK WRECKER'S CHRISTMAS. Philadelphia, Dec. 24.—Tomorrow Is going to be the happiest Christmas enjoyed In a number of years by Gideon W. March, once president of the Keystone Bank of Philadelphia, and who for wrecking that bank and involving in the wreck city treasurer John Bards- ley, was condemned to 12 years' imprisonment. This afternoon, by virtue ot the commutation ot sentence granted by president Roosevelt, March will be released from the Eastern penitentiary. The wrecking of the Keystone bank occurred in 1891. The arrest and conviction of March took place some time afterward, as he was a fugitive from justice for several years. It was not until 1898 that he was sent to prison. At the trial he pleaded guilty to three indlctemnts, under the impression that he was pleading guilty to a single indictment, and received a sentence under each. The aggregate sentence was 18 years In prison. DINNER FOR 2,500 COLD MEN. New York, Dec. 24.—Twenty-flve hundred cold and hungry wanderers will be made glad tomorrow by "Big Tim" Sullivan, representative elect from the eighth congressional district, and his nephew, alderman Timothy P. Sullivan. In the Bowery headquarters of the Timothy D. Sullivan association preparations have been completed for a Christmas dinner, at which all the indigent residents of the district will be welcome. The arrangements Include a typical Christmas repast and gifts of warm stockings and knit gloves to each attendant For the mammoth feast there have been ordered 20,000 pounds of turkey, 2,000 mince pies, barrels of apples and cranberries, bread, cakes, nuts and plum pudding In proportion. < ;♦«>♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦«>♦♦ NOTHING SUCCEEDS LIKE SUOCESS THE LARGE MEASURE OF SUCCESS ACHIEVED BY A. GEE MERCHANT TAILOR Tremont Block, Baker street, east, le attributable to three oauses: 1st. A discriminating- public that recognizes his superior cut and correct etyle or garments. 2nd. He always has on hand a stock ot the best and latest designs ot Imported Suitings, Trouserings, Etc. Srd. His prices are reaaonable. 'Tie a little more trouble to walk to hie plaoe of business, but the time taken to do bo amply repaye you, ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦4»: A Merry Christmas and A Prosperous New Year To all our friends and Mankind in general High Grade Clothing for MEN AND BOYS Hats, Caps and Shoes, Men's Furnishings. Prices always tlie lowest—Quality Considered. BROWN 6 CO. M BAKER STREET. "SUIT" YOURSELF FOR XMAS and take plenty of time to think about It. Do not leave It until the last minute but take time by the forelock by having your clothes made now and have them made well by ordering from J.A.Davidson MERCHANT TAILOR. Over Wallace & Miller's, Baker Street, SPECIAL LINE MINERS' BOOTS AND SHOES Reliable Ladles, Gents, Boys, Girls, and Children's Footwear. Expert repairing and custom work done. HUGH McCAUSlAND THE SHOEMAKER BAKER STREET NELSON. tur>tiJjl>r— Santa Claus congratulates himself over our furniture. It saves so much trouble over the annual worry of ChrlstmaB Gifts. Ono can surely find among the hundreds of handsome pieces of Furniture here something that will suit everyone whom they wish to remember. Selections made now will be kept until Christmas and delivered to any address, D. McARTHUR & CO. FURNITURE DEALERS. Npneral Batiks Fred Wilde, formerly of the Banff Hot Springs, and for years Manager there for Dr. Brett, Is now in full charge of the baths at the Sanitarium Hotel, Frank, Crow's Nest Pass, Alberta. These baths are a positive cure for Rheumatism, Gout, Sciatica, Bcroufuta and all Skin Diseases. Those troubled with super- flous flesh can be reduced to their normal condition by using these baths. Endorsed by all leading physicians. Nelsoa Success Clot) (Waverley hotel) Open to members at all times. A Mock Parliament will be held during the winter months. Athletics, Games, and Reading Rooms. For membership npply to secretary. JOIN 0H0LDIT0H & 00.! Wholesale Grocers PROPRIETORS Or "MARATA" TBA IN HALT AND ONI POUND PACKACHU AN EXCELLENT LINB OF CHBAP BLACK TEAS NOW IN STOCK, ED ALBUHEN The Great Egg Producer. at Vanstone, DRUG STORE. 1 Do You Knoi that your daughter can earn Ave hundred! and forty dollars per annum to oommsuotB with after taking a course of lessons ajl Pitman's Business College, opposite Hotel! Vancouver. Over seventy positions havjjf recently been filled by graduates from thl college. B. C. RIBLET, Engineer. (Manufacturer and Agent for Caaadi NELSON, B. C. Patent Automatic Aerial Tramwftjl Rlblet System) Manufactured by BTRON C. RIBLET, Engineer, NELSON, B. C. Mast totatnlo system for the trantpslj tatlea ef eras aad ether material. THE ATHABASM SALOON Clam Chowdei BROWN * CO. NELSOSl BARTLETT H0USJ rorsssrly Clarke Memo. Tke teat O per tar kaon la Ifoaoea. None hut white kail* employe*. Ike I ike Mai. G. Wi BARTLETT - Pror GRAND CENTRAL KOTElJ Opposite Court House ana new PostofdeJ Beet So meal In town. European ul American plan. Only white labor smslojf eel. riretclasa bar. THOMAS ft ERICKSON, PROPS. Madden House ■""eft,.-! Do you need a comfortable hornet It i try the Madden House. Well furnloke] rooms, lighted by electricity; drat ola board. In the bar you will Ibid all tl beat domestlo and Imported liquors anl olgare. THOMAS MADDEN, Proprietor.'] TAMBLYN'J Fifth Annual Drawing j Is now on for Xmas. Every ticket dra-ll a bottle of sealed goods. Tickets 50 cei.f at NELSON WINE CO. STORE. TREMONT HOUSi EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN FLA»] MEALS, Bo. ROOMS, FROM Mo TO 1 MALONB ft TREOILLUB, Proprietors I Baker Street, Nelsoa. R. Reisterer & Cc Breworoof Itu Laajae, DROP Dt AUD gpjB tm B.»f ORAND FORKS GAZETTE publlehel all the latest news of the Boundary; otl sale at Morley, ft Co., Canada- Drug e'l Book Co., Nelsoa Newa Beset, («. stunt ley). THE DAILY NEWS, NELSON, B. C„ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25,1902. these Machines as a result of our efforts to make them the BEST UPRIGHT MACHINE In the market. All Standard bolts and screws used In its construction. No Specially Turned Studs, Etc. to cause delay In case of loss or breakage. The friction Is made right and Is one of the best points in the machine. A forged wrought iron col- lnr shrunk on the saw arbor insures a tighter grip than is possible with cast iron thus lessening the chances for the saw collar getting out of true. Wo shall be pleased to receive Inquiries for further Information, - LETSON & BURPEE, VANCOUVER, B.C. A NEW FLYING MACHINE DESIGNED BY A CHICAGO MAN -LIKE A BIRD. CONSTRUCTED OF ALUMINIUM WITH TWELVE BIG WINGS. recovered tliclr temple In Syria the perpetual lamp in the sanctuary was still burning brightly, although not a drop of oil was in the bowl. To recall this incident Jewish homes are brightly decorated and candles burned. Presents are exchanged, and there are festivities of a nature which have earned for the day the name of the Hebrew Christmas. Chicago, Dec. 24.—William C. Horgan expects within the next few days to make the first test of n flying machine which he calls the "Chicago Bird," and wilh which he hopes to be able to sail ISO miles an hour through the air. Without making use of gas or the balloon principle in any form, but trusting entirely to a powerful little gasoline engine and a dozen big eight-foot wings lie thinks that he has the flying ma- cbino problem well on the way to solution. Mr. Morgan's machine is receiving its finishing touches in a machine shop at 755 Ogden avenue. It Is the third machine he has built as the out come ot 30 years' study. Tho Iirst. a simple affair of bamboo, operated by hand power, encourager' him three years ago to raise money tc construct a machine of aluminium. The second was built last summer, but just when it was ready for trial the bint orm of July 17th blew down the tent In which It was kept nnd completely wrecked It, It had cost {1,600, but the inventor was not daunted, and hai worked steadily on to replace It, Imagine a big cylinder 26 feet long and five In diameter, with pointed ends, six lonr wings on each side and a ten-foot tni" of peculiar construction; and under It a light framework, which supports ar engine and a man, and hoe blcycl- wheels at each of the four corners, and you get an idea of what the new airship will look like when It Is finished At present it has only one row o wings, Its body Is not fully covered, an- instead of resting on wheels It has half a dozen upturned buckets to support. It. The first merit Mr. Horgan claims for his machine Is Its fine construction. He uses aluminium throughout, and has spared no expense to get the best possible material. The main cylinder or body of the machine weighs only 5G pounds, and yet, be says, it. is strong i enough to support a ton. The ten foot tall or rudder, whicli Is a framework containing two intersecting planes of aluminium, that widen from a few Inches In breadth at tho point of nt- tnchment to the cylinder to Ave feet at tho farthest extremity, is so light that a man can hold it aloft In one hand. The six horse power engine being built for him will weigh only 40 pounds. In the next place, Mr. Horgan takes prltlo in the fact that he is working along the lines of nature. "No bird," says he, "1b provided with a gas bag. Birds depend on the strength of their wings and the wind for flight. Even a fat old lurkey gobbler can fly lo the roof of a hoitw If he gets a running start. Now I use the same principles. My wing surface will bo 350 times that of a four-pound duck, while the total weight of my machine, with two men In It, will only be 140 times ns great. Indeed, It shall have a theoretical lifting power of 3,000 pounds, with only 555 pounds of weight to carry." Mr. Horgan will make the first ascent himself, and In order to hurry the test he will not welt till he can secure aluminium Bheetlng to cover the cylinder and the wings, but will trust himself to canvas coverings on an aluminium framework, substituting the metal Inter on. FEAST OF LIGHTS. New York, Dec. 24.—For the first time In many decades Manuka, one of the most important Hebrew holidays, will this year fall on Christmas. Arrangement of the Hebrew calendar Is such that, the holy days fall on a different date each year. The fact that there nre thirteen months between two Rosh Hashonnas,' or New Year days, and further dependence for the date on tho phases of tb> moon, often vary these dates as muc)i as two months In succeeding years. \ Hanukn Is tire Feast of Lights, and Is one of the mos)t Joyous In the Hebrew calendar. It corftmemorates the victory of the sons of Israel over the forces of Rome. A legendi still repeated by the rabbis, recites thai: when the MaccabeeB A GENUINE HAUNTED HOUSE GHOST IS EVIDENTLY AN EXPERT Jia DANCER. ANSWERS QUESTIONS BY RAPPING ON THE FLOOR. THE TRAFFIC IN CHILDREN REVELATIONS OF THE ANTHRACITE COMMISSION. WORST FEATURES OP THE EVIL IN THE SOUTHERN STATES. Duluth, Minn., Dec, 24.—Duluth has a genuine haunted house, Besides the ghost, spirit, or whatever It may be, there reside In the house, Mrs. LIndberg, and her threo children. Tho building was formerly owned by ex- alderman Ambrose M. Cox, who was recently asphyxiated by gas. At' the time Mr, Cox owned the building a man named Joseph Wolf, died'of smallpox there. ■ To make the story moro weird tho appearance of the unearthly noises were heard shortly after Mr. Cox met with an accident. Monday tlio occupants were startled by rnpplngs on the Door. An Investigation of tho collar did not reveal anything, and the noise continuing through the night, tho case was reported to tho police. Two policemen called during tho day. Shortly after their entrance, the noises began and continued at Intervals. Neighbors of the family heard of the trouble and called, aad wero badly frightened. The spirit does not object to being interviewed, and will answer any question put to it. On Tuesday night a brother of Mrs. LIndberg remained at the house during the night. He commanded the spirit to answer by two raps for no nnd three for yes. Directly following the questions given la an ordinary voice, the answers were given. When asked If it would like somo music three solemn raps was the reply. Accompanying music on tho mouth- organ, the clog of an expert jig dancer could be plainly heard on the Moor, After a song by tlio same man, an encore by the unseen visitor followed. Tho rapping was either loud or soft ncordlng to the wishes of the audience, and any number of raps asked for was given. They emanate from different parts of the door, according to the disposition of the rapper. The spirit evidently sleeps between the hours of G a.m. and 4 p.m. for it refuses to be aroused during that time. It is also partial to small audiences and will not give a performance before a crowded house. Inquisitive persons from all parts of the town have visited tho plost, most of them unbelievers in spiritualism, but all report themselves fully convinced. When asked If It would like to talk with a certain woman an affirmative reply was given. Tlio woman lives ou a farm out of town, ami the two oldest girls of the family were sent for her. She refused, however, to converse with tho Jinearthly person, and says she wilt leave town. While tlie girls were lu search of tho friend of tho spirit no noises were heard, but as soon as they re-entered the house, an Inquiring rap was Immediately heard on the floor. The occupants say they cannot put up with tho disturbance much longer and the houso wilt soon be for rent to some tin- superstitious person, A dog was put in tho cellar to keep the spirit company, but he was moro particular about tho company lie kept, and was last seen going down the street as fast as ills legs could carry him. Tlie revelations with respect to child labor that have followed the anthracite arbitration commission's investigation have startled the civilized world. Yet the employment of young children ut miserable pay for long hours of work Is by no means confined to Pennsylvania. The evil flourishes especially In the southern states. The New York Evening Post prints a letter from Rev. Edgar Murphy of Montgomery, Ala, in which he sets forth astonishing facts about the mill traffic In children. As chairman of tho Alabama child labor committee, and one who has seen children of six nt work In factories for 12 and 13 hours for the Incredible pittance of 16 cents. Mr. Murphy Is an expert witness. His committee has no desire to Injure any Industry in tho south, for It Is composed of fair-minded southern men. Its object is simply to secure the right of the child to Its childhood, aad on this plain platform it Is bound to win sooner of later. Despite the defeat of tho Georgia bill to end child slavery in that state, encouraging signs are not wanting. The state commissioner of labor of North Carolina has come out strongly against child labor in his annual report. Ho recommends that the employment of children under 12 be prohibited; that none be employed between the ages of 12 and 14 unless they can read and write, and that those under 14 shall not work after G p.m., or moro than 10 hours a day. There Is nothing revolutionary In these recommendations. Yet they are precisely the reform measures that the mill owners have been fighting throughout the south, while hypocritically declaring that child labor Is economically un profitable. Another interesting occurrence In this connection Is tho action of the Mncon, (ia., labor organizations in approving legislation against child labor. $2,000,000 CHRISTMAS GIFT. New York, Dec. 24.—Andrew Carnegie's little daughter Margaret Is going to receive tomorrow the most costly Christmas gift ever received by a child so young in the United States, and perhaps In the world. The present is nothing less than the $2,000,000 residence which Mr. Carnegie has just completed at Ninety-first street and Fifth avenue, and which Is said to he the most magnificent house In America. The formal presentation of the house by Mr. Carnegie to his (laughter took place this evening, Margaret will give a party to some of her child friends. She will have a Christmas tree freighted with gifts for her guests. But the greatest gift will be hers.' The little girl has endeared herself to the children of New York by presenting to them the "hairiest lion" In the world. This noble beast is now in the New York Zoological Park. Little Margaret induced her father to buy it In Europe and send it to New York in her name. HEATING STOVES and RANGES Queen Heaters, Air Tight Heaters, Hard and Soft Coal Burners. The J. H. Ashdowo Hardware CO., LTD. Successors to Lawrence Hardware Ct, MURDERED BY MEXICANS. San Bernardino, Cnl„ Dec. 24.—John Doyle, a wealthy mine owner, who started from Gray's Landing two weeks ago for Sal teak, Is missing, Ills horses have wandered to Epenburg, and It appears certain that Doyle was murdored by Mexicans. NO SUBSTITUTE not even tho best raw cream, equals Borden's Peerless Brand Evaporated Cream for tea, coffee, chocolate, cereals and general household cooking. It Is the reautt of forty-five yearn experience in the growing, buying, handling nnd preserving of milk by Borden's Condensed Milk Co. 15 FITZSIMMONS' NEW PLAY. Stockton, New York. Dec. 24.—Robert Fitzslmmons, the ex-world's champion, is writing a play. Boh has written several minor productions, but this is to he of standard dimensions. He and hip wife will star In it. The title nnd plot tire secrets, THE POPE IN GOOD HEALTH. Rome, Doc. 21.—His holiness the pope celebrated mass in his private, chapel tonight, after which he wished all present a merry Christmas, The pontiff delivered the benediction personally. IF YOU WANT to have the best on your table at Xmas, try some of the following: Fine Natural Fits Malaga Cluster Raisins Christie's Plum Puddlns Christie's Fruit Cakes and a choice selection of Christie's famous Biscuits. Tartan, brand of Fruits and Vegetables, still the leader. Morrison & Caldwell Snaps IN REAL ESTATE. (300 will secure four choice lot in Hume Addition. SG0O will secure 6-roomod house and lot, two blocks from Baker street. $200 will secure ti-rooined house aud lot on Mill street. Splendid building site on Victoria street two lots, easy terms. Ono lot on Baker street, central. A bargain. Full particulars of R. J. STEEL, Agent. 'WMWBBi CASCADE Beer creates energy, ambition and ability to enjoy all the sweetness of life. ) CASCADE Beer Is as pure and ns spnrk- llng as the dewdrnp first klBsed by the morning sun. J-OST LOST—Between corner nf Hall and Silica streets and Hoover street, a black leather combination card ease and purse, containing a cheque payable to Miss c. M. Drake, signed J. J. Campbell; one $10 bill; some silver, and calling cards, bearing the owner's name, Miss C M. Drnke. Finder will be rewarded upon returning property to owner. F. C. GREEN. F. C. CLEMENTS, GREEN