New Houses For Sale INSTALMENT PLAN. A number of new home*, Modern in every respect. Basy monthly inatal- menti. B.C. Land & Investment Agency Ld. 40 Government St. PROGRESS FOR SALE "Oak House" and 2 lots, Esquimalt Road, $2,000. JAMES A. DOUGLAS | Real Estate Offices V. 73}£ Government Street ft iVol.I. No. 36. VICTORIA, B. C, SATURDAY, SEP. 17, 1904 It's the cool light! It's the steady light! It's the only safe light! It's the modern light! It's the economical light! It's the convenient light! It's the only light with all tbe advantages and none of the disadvantages Electric Light The ONLY light for office, store or horn SX$. Britisli Columbia Electric Railway Go.. Ld. OGILVIE'S ROYAL HOUSEHOLD FLOUR, sack $1.25 1DIXI PASTRY FLOUR, sack ..$1.25 GRANULATED SUGAR, 20 lb. sack $1.05 ISLAND POTATOES, sack $1.25 DIXI H. ROSS & CO., asa-s1"' BX>0000000000<>0«0<>OOOC)00<>00000<>00<>0000<>00000000000000 FARMS FOR SALE MONEY TO LOAN ON MORTGAGES. ■ A. WILLIAMS & CO., Limited Conveyancers and Notaries Public. 104 YATES ST. 155 acres, portion cleared, good cottage, barn and outbuildings, 7 miles from city. $3,250. 10 acres, 5 acres under cultivation, with buildings, 0 miles from city. $1,100. 50 acres, portion cleared. $1,500. The Public and Beaches. Prohibition That Is Vexatious Both to Residents and Tourist Visitors. loooooooooo<><>oooooooooooooooo<>ooooooooooooo<>oeeoo<> K®®®®®®®?«®^^ I J. H. TODD & SONS, iV Wholesale Grocers, Victoria, B. C I Owners and operators 01 following Salmon Canneries— k Richmond & Bsaver, Fraser River, Inverness, Skeena River. fmmmmmmmmMKmmmmmmmmmtmmmmmmm Use B. & K. Wheat Flakes f Home Manufacture. M BRAeKMAN & KERjM. 6©.. Limited. I pmmmmwKmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm |. W. MUNSIE, Secretary. Telephone 162. T.!ELPORD, Manager. P. 0. Box 298. The Shawnigan Lake Lumber Co., Ld. Mills at Shawnigan [Lake. Office and Yards, Government and Discovery Streets, Victoria, B. C. — Manufacturers of — Rough and dressed Fir and Cedar Lumber, Laths, Shingles, mouldings, Etc., of The Best Quality. easoned and Kiln'Dried Flooring and Finishing Lumber always in Stock I'This Shorthand is totally different to all oth- 9. Lessons by mail are quite easy. We guar- ltce success, (typewriting is taught by mail. We forward iu lesson sheets to teach you the correct fing- j; ng—all the fingers and thumbs—on theJBlind Ijuch System. Write saying the machine you J.ve. (Shorthand Lessons, by mail, $40 to comple pn,payable by instalments, and Typing les- T ns by mail {20 to completion, but payment in Jjvance. Address the Secretary. ■Studio—Over Imperial Bank, Victoria. fp. 0 Box 176. Your Own Landlord for $100. We can offer you a five-roomed dwelling, in food condition, with sewer and electric light, neview of the sea, ONLY $1,000 Terms, $100 cash, balance small monthly payments. This is only one of our many bargains. Money to loan. Stores and Dwellings to Let. Fire Insurance Written. P. R. BROWN, LIMITED Phone 1076 80 Broad St. |oToTroToTmroTnro^^ AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN PLAN The Hotel Victoria E. GAVE, Proprietor American Plan, $2.00 a Day and Up Government Street, Victoria, B. O. JL8JUA8JUIPJIPJIJUL°JUUI^^ Steam Heated I» Throughout Good Sample Rooms There is no more widely known beauty spot contiguous to Victoria and constantly visited by both tourists and citizens than Oak Bay—a favorite stopping place in the course of the ocean drive that takes one from Beacon Hill park, beautiful in a new and varied fashion with every season of the year, around by the picturesque golf links, and home by way of the city of the dead and the cruelly grotesquely situated Old Men's Home. Recently the approaches to Oak Bay beach have been decorated with unsightly notices bearing thc name of a prominent realty firm which apparently owns the greater portion of the land in this locality, by which all and sundry visitors arc warned that trespassers upon the bealh above high water mark will be prosecuted with all the rigors of tlie law, unless they shall have first obtained a permit from the firm in question. As it is impossible to reach the beaches—which here as well as elsewhere have come to be looked upon as a portion of the public heritage for which tired sojourners in the city, worn mothers and fresh-air seeking little folks have been devoutly thankful—without passing from the road to them over property that, although unfenced and unoccupied, is yet above high water mark, thc prohibition may be taken as virtually a cancellation of the use by the public of the few conveniently available beaches in the vicinity of the city. This is cause for genuine regret on the part of citizens, not only by reason of their own lost pleasure, but because such a prohibition must operate prejudically to the efforts that are being constantly put forth to attract tourists hither. It is to be hoped that on patriotic I grounds the property owners interested will voluntarily remove the notices—and with them the prohibition. 0 I jM-a a a..a..a-.i.-a..a a-.a a..a..i..a..i..a..a..i..a..a a__a_..a-.a.aj # * I Random Reflections t ^ iaalaUlaUiaUull itl Jl itllatljlllall lilt UatUallaMllalllh JtlHiltlllf itlla'llM't'ti* THE G. T. P. terminus seems to be still in a Hays. * * * THE true "Seattle spirit" has apparently struck Vancouver. • • • ROSH HASHONO was here last week. He is not a Japanese general. a •' • WHEN it comes to sliding for bases, Kuropat has Bernard Schwengers faded to a finish. * * * IT IS denied that the Czar will go to the front. The front is coming to him quite fast enough. * * * IT MUST have been somebody jealous of Private Perry, who arranged that hold-up on the C. P. R. * • • ONLY one week more to Fall—that is Autumn, not the Fall of Port Arthur memories. * * * IT IS officially announced that the Russians hold Tie pass. That accounts for their habit of tramping on. * * * THE police who are chasing those .highwaymen sympathize with Kuropatkin in "regretting to report," etc. * * * PREMIER McBRIDE says he has had a siiccesful hunting trip. But he doesn't make it quite clear what he was hunting. *■#."* OSCAR LUCAS of the "Times" staff enjoys the unique distinction of having a wife who is a typographical error. * * * IF THERE was a railway commission in the Orient, thc Russians would undoubtedly complain to it that thc Japanese have been over-charging. o COLONIST wouldn't have minded reproof for its saffron fisheries yarn by the Liberal papers—but to be spanked by the News-Advertiser! That was too much. • • • THE Times has discovered (on the nth September) the plans for tramway extension to the .Gorge outlined in "Progress" three weeks before—and the news flooded the Colonist office yet one day later. Both dailies also awakened to the facts in connection with succession in the deputy registrarship just a week late. The moral is: Buy and read this paper if you want the news before it is really gamey. Spreading the Tenderloin. High-Handed Proceedings of One Landlord Invites Official Cognizance. The attention of "Progress" has been directed to an indignant protest—by residents of lower Herald street who do not desire to see their portion of the town converted into a local White- chapel—against the widening sphere of operations of a certain hotel proprietor, who has already a considerable number of structures rented for uses that will not bear investigation, and who is now rapidly increasing his holdings to be similarly utilized, between Government and Store streets on Herald. It is openly charged, and by persons whose sources of information are undoubtedly too reliable for them to be mistaken, that this particular property owner is going in for the making of wholesale profits out of vice. Not content with thc operation of an hotel, that is the resort of dissolute women and worse men, he is adding houses of vice and introducing the disgraceful "cribs" of Seattle and Portland, in considerable number; wlule as for the male attaches of the disreputable women who are his I tenants—they are informed that they ! must board at and secure patronage j for his hotel or receive "lire blue pa- ■ per." For one in such a business to as- | snme a power to utilize the machinery of the police in furthering his schemes is going a trifle too far for complacent observation. If the police committee disclaim responsibility or jurisdiction, perhaps the licensing commissioners might have a little influence. "Progress" stands prepared to give them information of a more specific cha'n"-tcr at any time they may desire it. —An Old Friend Again: An old, old friend—the ever faithful sea serpent—last officially reported as assisting in the operation of the Pacific cable in the vicinity of Bamfield Creek, has transferred his headquarters to the coast of Panama. According to Midshipman Bell-Sycr and Clerk Lloyd, to whom thc vision was reputedly vouchsafed, his mighty snakeship was chiefly remarkable for an immense head, somewhat equine in outline and proportions; glaring eyes (presumably fiery and awe- inspiring), and six feet of tapering body visible on the surface of the water. There arc no summer resorts in Panama requiring novel advertising, which makes the sea serpent's reasons for locating (here a trifle vague and shadowy. 0 —Fall Fair Notes: Secretary Swincrlon of the B. C. Agricultural Association states that entries arc pouring in and everything indicates that the fair will be an immense success. Entries for 'exhibits close on September 20. "Thc Pierrots," who have been giving performances at the Dallas hotel, have been engaged, and tlicy will give their charming entertainment each afternoon and evening during the progress of the exhibition. The E. & N. Railway Company is arranging a cheap excursion from island points as far north as Comox. Thc miners' drilling contest promises to be a feature of unusual interest. Spaces are now being alloted the various exhibitors in thc main hall; The attractive commercial fruit exhibit will be found just to the right of the main entrance It pays to pack yonr pantry with Price's Pure Preserves. His Peaches, Pears, Plnms and Pickles are priceless. Parity is personified in them. Price 6 Cents. The Grand Trunk Pacific Facts Bearing on the Terminal Question —Victoria's Opportunity. The topic of the week has been the probable terminus of the Grand Trunk Pacific. The visiting directors of the company have come and gone, and have been exceedingly frank in their declarations as to the absence of any decision. , lt is said on the street that thCy have already reached a decision, and are simply holding it back from the public to. enable them to accomplish some undefined object, but this is absurd upon the face of it. The people, as a rule will accept the very definite statement of Mr. Hays to the Citizens' Committee that waited upon him. After a discussion, which extended over the greater part of two hours, one of the committee said: "Then, Mr. Hays, we may consider the question of terminus still an open one, and that you will consider any further, arguments that may be presented.' Mr. Hays replied: . "It is still an open question, and we shall be very glad to consider anything, further than you can suggest. The points that you have brought to my notice are very important, and cannot be lightly dismissed. I inn sorry that Mr. Allan was not here to hear what has already been advanced." This may be taken as representing the actual state of the case, and in view of it "Progress" deems it wise to lay before the public a brief statement of some of the considerations that will govern the company in fixing the terminus. To avoid misapprehension it may added that what follows is simply deduced from the statements of -ar. Hays and his associates made more or less publicly. The determining factor in thc choice of a terminus will be the character of the approach from the ocean. The participation in existing business is a matter -which thc company will not lose sight of, but as tliis can be secured with more or less facility by tbe construction of branch railways or by putting on lines of steamers, it naturally takes a place subordinate to the others. The prime object of thc company seems to be to 1 construct a railway across the continent which by means of its easy grades and curves will be able to handle traffic with a maximum of facility and a minimum of expense. The effort of all: railways that can afford it is to improve- the character of their lines. The Canadian Pacific is doing it; so is the Great Northern; so is the old Grand Trunk; so arc many other lines. The Grand Trunk Pacific will be located by the light cast upon the handling of traffic by more than a quarter of a century's experience hy thc great transcontinental railways. Harbors suitable for a terminus on the Western Coast of Canada are not lacking, but the route which will best meet the object aimed at by the company, has yet lo be determined. The company has a great deal of information at its disposal but the several directors who were in Victoria all said that the information was not yet sufficient to warrant a decision. Speaking upon the choice of a roiifc, Mr. Hays said that if be had five years in which to build a railway he would prefer to spend three of them in surveys, rather than, as has been the case with the other transcontinental lines, have the construction parlies treading on the heels of the engineers nnd pressing them for work. i As a chain is no stronger than its weakest link, so a railway allignmcnt is no easier than its most difficult portions. On the long haul the grades and curves must be such as will render the handling of traffic as easy and cheap as possible. Hence the new principle in (lie location of great trunk railways is not to diverge from an easy allignment between its principal termini and select a more difficult route because the local traffic along thc latter may he greater; but to make the trunk line where the cost of handling traffic will be least, and serve adjacent localities by branch lines, on which the motive power can be adjusted to meet the character of thc road and the amount of business. This (Continued on page a.) PROGRESS, SATURDAY, SEP. 17, 1904 Grand Trunk Pacific. (Continued from page I.) is the principle which the experience of all the great American railways has shown to be the only correct one. In regard to the character of the approach from the ocean, it goes without saying that a port with a safe approach has advantages over one that is more dangerous. On this point Mr. Hays dwelt very strongly upon the absolute necessity of a complete hydro- graphic survey of the British Columbia coast, a point upon which, as the readers of this paper may remember, great stress has been laid in these columns. In regard to existing traffic and business to be developed along the new railway, it may be stated with confidence that the Grand Trunk people are very fully informed on this point. They realize that one of their aims must be to secure a share of the business now done here and of that which will be developed by the opening of Vancouver Island, but they frankly say that the best manner in which to do this remains to be determined. A line of steamships between Victoria and a northerly terminus of the transcontinental lines would do this to some extent and would possess the advantage during the summer of supplying a link in the most magnificent tourist route in the world. A round trip from, say, Montreal, over the G. T. P., then down to Victoria by steamer, then back to Montreal by the C. P. R.-l and the Great Lakes would not only be unsurpassed for majestic beauty but would be unsurpassable. In any further efforts made by the people of this city to secure the desired terminus the above considerations must! be kept in mind. I Among the reasons, which it is hoped will influence the company in reaching a decision favorable to Victoria, is the fact that if the railway is brought to' Vancouver Island, two points of depart- ^ ure will be available. One of these is Victoria, which for the puroses of the Mexican, South American and Australian trade is more favorably situated than any other point that can be chosen, and for the purpose of the Oriental trade has no inconsiderable advantage over any of the ports now used by transcontinental railways. The other point is Quatsino Sound, where, if the company so desires, a terminal can be reached, which will have from thirty- six to 'forty-eight hours advantage over any port reached by way of the Strait of San Juan de Fuca, and will probably be found, taking one season with an-, other, more convenient and safer than any port reached by way of Dixon's1 Entrance. ! Until the company has decided upon' tbe pass through the Rocky Mountains j which the line will follow, it is impos-j sible to compare land routes as to length: with even a close approximation; but a few figures may be given, which cast a little light on the subject. If the! Yellow Head Pass is chosen, the dis-! tance from the Pass to Quatsino Sound: will be 719 miles, to Victoria 796 miles. I These are measured distances. We have I not the measured distance to Port Simpson but estimate that it is certainly not less than 600 miles and probably! nearer 700. If thc Pine River or thc Peace River Pass should be chosen, tbe distance to Vancouver Island points would be increased as compared with Port Simpson. In other words, speaking within limitations, the further north the mountains are entered the shorter will be tbe distance to Port Simpson as compared with Vancouver Island points. Nevertheless it is submitted that the greater length of the land line might, if satisfactory grades and curvatures can be obtained, be offset by the superior advantatges of Victoria and Quatsino Sound as ocean termini as compared with any port reached by way of Dixon's Entrance, by the greater traffic- producing capacity of the southerly route, by the central position of Victoria as respects existing and future business, and by substantial assistance to compensate the company for the extra land construction. In other words, as "Progress" looks at the matter, the chief obstacles in the way of Victoria's ambition are the extra mileage and the difficulties presented by a route down to Bute Inlet from an engineering point of view. If the latter can be satisfactorily overcome,' it is very probable that the former would not be insurmountable, because the question would then come down to one of terms. For these reasons, "Progress" is of the opinion that the chief point at which the people of Victoria should aim is to induce the company to take up the route to the Islands seriously. If the company is to be asked to deviate from its original intention, and bring its line to Vancouver Island, in the first instance, it will probably be necessary to present something more than argument. This is putting the matter very plainly, but there is no use in shutting our eyes to the facts. The company has contracted with the government of Canada to build a railway by the shortest route across.the continent from Winnipeg. This is not stated in so many words, but it is the essence of the contract as understood not only in Parliament but by the Grand Trunk shareholders. If we expect to have this plan changed, we must expect to present some consideration for the change. Mr. Hays, President of the Grand Trunk Pacific, was interviewed while in Victoria by the Citizens Committee appointed several weeks ago to present the claims of the city to be made a terminus. Mr. Morse, First Vice-President was also present. The Committee consisted of His Worship Mayor Barnard, and Messrs. S. J. Pitts, President of the Board of Trade, D. R. Ker, C. H. Lugrin and H. Cuthbert, Secretary of the Tourist Association. The Mayor, opened the interview by requesting Mr. Lugrin to speak for the Committee Mr. Lugrin then in an informal way addressed Mr. Hays for about half an hour, going over the various arguments familiar to Victorians in this connection. Mr. Hays asked questions frequently, and appeared to be specially desirous of ascertaining the character of the Island, which he said appeared from the steamer, to be largely made up of a mountain range, presenting great difficulties in the way of railway construction. The various available routes by which the Island can be opened by rail were fully explained to him. After Mr. Lugrin had outlined the case, the conversation became general and continued for more than an hour, the matter being gone into in all its aspects. Mr. Hays laid great emphasis upon the determination of his . company to secure the best possible line. He drew attention to the fact that the mountain ranges decrease in elevation towards the North, and said that his company did not wish to make the mistake made by others and needlessly climb mountains. He said that the G. T. P. will pass over wheat growing lands for almost its entire length between Winnipeg and the mountains, and hence if it can secure an easy line to the Coast, its ability to develope traffic will be vastly greater than that enjoyed by lines less favorably located. He said that he was familiar with the Marcus Smith survey by way of Bute Inlet, and that it did not show a line which his company would feel warranted in following with such information as they had at present at hand. He asked if Victoria had exhausted itself in its gifts to the G. T. P., adding that arguments backed by substantial considerations were always tbe most weighty. He spoke of the great need of hydrographic surveys of the coast, and of the extensive surveys already made by his company upon the Mainland. The interview concluded with the question and answer above quoted. A NEW COMPOSER * MR. HARRISS' LETTER. Eloquent in Praise of Mr. Harriss, But Not Quite to the Point. "All 'yhat vve call sacred tystory," Emerson declares, "attests that the birth of a poet is the principal event in chronology." Just so, just so. But sacfed history suspended publication long since, and if it were still running serially, its birth column for poets would have been sadly gravelled for matter in recent issues. Modem civilization does not favor the poet. Steam engines and rapid fire guns crowd him somewhat. The tone "poet on the other hand, is not affected by such noisy devices. He flourishes as civilization advances—not that the birth of a composer now ranks as one of thi principal events in chronology. That estimate, bless you, is still reserved for the birth of a Czarovitch or the slaughter of a regiment. But undoubtedly the old world pricks its ears at the name of a new composer, and just at present its ears are on the alert for the sound of a name that promises to add one to the list of immortals. Gabriel Dupont is the latest to grow famous over night. He is the winner of the famous Sonzogno competition with its encumberance of $10,000. The award is for the best opera submitted, and of the 237 new operas passed upon this year, Dupont's "La Cabuera ("The Shepherdess") was the unanimous choice of the international jury and of the public of Milan. The work will be performed at the Opera Comique, in Paris, next April, and, judging from the enthusiasm of European notices it will rival in popularity that other prize winner of 1890—Cavalleria Rusticana. The Milan correspondent of the New York Musical Courier praises the libretto equally with the opera. The story is very simple and very sad. Pedrito and Amalia, two Spanish villagers, are engaged lovers. The war with the United States calls Pedrito away and Amalia is left unprotected. She is betrayed and then abandoned by Juan Cheppa, the rich man of thc village. Pedrito, on his return, learns what has happened and curses Amalia. She, deserted, mocked at by her companions, and with no means of support, goes away with her child to struggle elsewhere for a living. The second part of the opera presents the quarrel of Pedrito and the cowardly Cheppa, and finally, tbe return of poor Amalia. Four months of privation and suffering have brought her to death's door. Pedrito has pity on her. She recounts to him her unhappy story and expires in his arms, forgiven. "The music," says the correspondent, "is sighed out from beginning to end, and the interlude alone is sufficient to show the talent of Dupont. It will make him famous." The story of Dupont's life is the usual one of struggle with poverty, and, in this case, with ill health. He studied at the Paris Conservatoire with Widor and Massenet from the age of fifteen, but had achieved no unusual success before composing "La Cabrera." So unwavering, however, was the confidence of M. Widor in his pupil that he not only continued his instruction but furnished the means for the invalid composer to spend a year in Italy. It was Widor, too who rehearsed the opera for Itfc production a| the Teatro Lirico, Milan. His devotion was fittingly rewarded by the extraordinary success of his pupil. FOR SALE. < The Door's Dual Duty.—A door has been cut in the side of the fire hall to admit the new hose reel and protect it from the weather.—Moyie Leader. I 0 1 Messrs. W. H. Yawkey and P. J. Hickey of Sandon are visiting Victoria r New Seasons—Use Prices Pnre Strawberry Jam. Gold Medal Brand. In all the papers of Victoria, Mr. Charles A. E. Harriss of Ottawa has commented caustically upon a paragraph recently published in these columns anent the proposals for another musical festival here and the connection of the Arion Club therewith. The objectionable paragraph which Mr. Harriss quoted was the following: "It is understood that Sir Alexander Mackenzie and Mr. C. A. E. Harriss have declined the offer of the Arion Club for co-operation for the contemplated Musical Festival, which was that the club should cancel its third concert and assist in the festival without share in the receips, but merely for recognition of active and associate members. The promoters of the festival are looking for money, and declined. There is a very general suspicion that Mr; Harriss and his associates find a considerable profit in utilizing the amateurs throughout the festival territory." Mr, Harriss' reply consists of twenty lines that are to the point, and a half column of laudatory reference to Mr. Charles A. E. Harriss, his philanthropy, his great work in the cause of music, his ambitions as a public benefactor, etc. The lines that are to the point read: "(1) Sir Alexander Mackenzie has absolutely nothing whatever to do with the deciding of the choral forces taking part in these festivals inaugurated by me. (2) I did not decline the kind offices of the Arion Club;' the Arion Club declined my proposition which I made in their best interests and in the interest of the musical development of British Columbia. (3) I am not looking (as you say) 'for more money,' neither have I ever asked a single persons for aid in this matter, but if I am to include British Columbia in the second cycle I cannot bear all the cost, as I did upon a former occasion, much as I would Jike to do so were I able, and which I am not able to do." As a matter of simple fact it is not in the least material whether or. not Sir Alexander Mackenzie has aught to do with the deciding of the choral forces taking part. As to the Arion Club: Mr. Harriss assuredly is of short memory or could not have referred to his correspondence on the subject. He simply ignored the original proposition of the Arion Club, which was unmistakably in the interest of music apart from monetary consideration, making instead a counter proposition that the club could not accept. Upon receipt of this counter proposal, the club asked him to reply to their original proposition, and he answered that he could not accept it. Mr. Harriss' proposition was that the Arion Club should shoulder all local expenses and be allowed but 25 per cent, of the receipts. Seventy- five per cent, would go to Mr. Harriss and the half-dozen soloists whom he would bring. There was a verbal suggestion as to his also bringing a competent orchestra, but it wilt be remembered that on a former occasion, Mr. Harriss' proposal was that he should bring not only soloists but the complete Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra failed to materialize. As Mr. Harriss declares himself ready to contribute handsomely for the good of music and devoid of all special consideration for the filthy lucre, he might explain why it was that he would have nothing to do with the proposition of the Arion Club, which was all in this direction. Young mare with foal, very gentlej good driver and under saddle. Apply office Of PROGRFSS. Fire, Life, Marine and Accident Losses settled with J promptitude and liberality Agency Wellington Household Coal Hall, Goepel & Coj Phone 88 100 Government Stieet Russell Sage has got 176 millions of dollars, and is not satisfied, for at 88 he is still doing business. He did not make any of it in the newspaper business, although with his pile a man would be safe in starting another daily in Nelson. Provincial Exhibition At Victoria, B. Sept. 27, 28, 29, 30 and Oct. ist, 1904 SPECIAL EXCURSION RATES Large Premiums, Numerous and Vij uable Special Prizes. Entries for Exhibits Close Sept. 20, 1904. GRAND LIVE STOCK PARADE One of the Best Markets for Stcj in the Province. 3-Days Horse Racing- And Grand Spectaculaj Display by the Army and Navy The Brenton's Thrilling Aerj Bicycle Race They will ride down a steep cline at inconceivable speed; thl like birds on the wing, flying acrJ a great yawning chasm in mid-air] another incline leading to the gron continuing in their wild |ace to finishing line. Miners' Rock Drilling Contea An event of great interest, (large purses. 1st prize, $250; 2d $100; 3rd, $50; one down hole, ol upper; ten minutes each hole. P<| entries. Write for conditions. Sports and Games, Field Gun Col petition by the Navy. Physical D5 by the Royal Garrison Artillery, stacle Race by the Navy. Amatel B. C. Championship Boxing Even! Tug-of-War for the Players' Chi lenge Cup, open to Navy, MilitaJ Cities and Districts. Tug-of-War : j the Helmcken Cup, for BenevoleJ I Societies. Trap shooting. Children Sports. Bands and Vocal Concerts Numerous Attractions and Nov Side Shows; Mechanical City; Per Wheels; Malay Wonders, etc., a] being arranged for. FOR PRIZE LIST AND PARTIJ ULARS WRITE TO THE SECRE ARY. ROBT. H. SWINERTON,J Soerstan G. H. BARNARD, Mayor! Presided The Last Chance and a Great Chance BUT TWO DAYS REHAIN for clearing out the stock at BLYGH'S temporary headquarters for dry goods, corner of Fort and Douglas Streets, SATURDAY and MONDAY. On Tuesday packing the stock preparatory to moving begins, and the doors will necessarily be closed. It doesn't pay to move stock if you can help it. For that reason buyers will be treated in these two days to bargains in all lines such as have not before been heard of in Victoria. Rather than move the goods, purchasers can have them practically at their own prices. BIygh's Big Business goes to Government Street next week. Saturday and Honday present THE LAST AND GREATEST CHANCE for bargains at the old stand. PROGRESS, SATURDAY SEP. 17,1904 THE WEEK'S SENSATION. Still No Definite Information As To Canadian Pacific Hold-up Men. Last Saturday evening while the delayed west-bound express on the C.P.R. was riAining the final stage of its transcontinental trip, a party of three masked lighwaymen successfully held it up, and igcured no less than $7,000 in gold dust 'rom the custody of the express messenger, besides an indefinite amount in egistered letters from the mail clerks. The story of how the unparalleled—in Canada—crime was committed, has been :u|ly told and re-told by the daily press. ]T|e highwaymen were far from ama- eijrs. They evidently possessed very pacific knowledge as to the operation f the C.P.R. trains, and were advis- id pf the expected receipt on that par- ictilar train of a considerable sum of noney consigned to this city Not forgetting any of the little details, :hey had tapped the wire, and succeeded n getting a fraudulent message delivered at Mission to the express messenger, purporting to be from the train despatcher at Vancouver, informing him that the express company's inspector would board the train tn route in to Vancouver, and desiring him to have his safe open, and everything in order to facilitate a quick inspection. The highwaymen did not flag or stop the train. They apparently concealed themselves on the buffers behind the locomotive tender during the stop for water at Mission, crawling over the tender and making prisoners of the engineer and fireman as the train was under way. their thoroughly professional control of he train and the systematic manner in which they performed the robbery con- irm the view that the perpetrators of he outrage were old hands—quite pos- ibly the .same that have been operat- ng recently in the Western States. And hey would seem to have effectually nade good their escape with the pinner, for while many stories are told in he papers as to the police having them ■tirroiinded, etc., etc., it is the fact that jhe officers are completely in the dark, nd have but three substantial clews to ork upon—knowledge that the leader 'i the outlaws was an old man with a ecttliar voice; the circumstance that an xpected Victoria remittance of value as known of; and the fact that one at ast of the trio was an operator with nowledge of the telegraphic work on ie western end of the C.P.R. 0 COSTLY SPORT. Apropos of sporting, rather an amtis- ng contretemps befel one local hunter hat is v^-rthy of mention. This being he time of year when the merry ping if the rifle is heard in the chicken •oosts, a worthy farmer for safe keep- ng had removed the pride of his bam- Jard—a Pekin gander—to a distant lake. Everything comes to him who waits (no time limit); an enthusiastic sportsman spied the Honker and laid him low. The gun being of as old a design as the bird, in the recoil knocked him backward over a log spraining his ankle as he fell. Breathing a'few soft nothings under his Dreath, finding his dog firmly refused duty he plunged into the crested wave and bore his spoil to shore, in the journey losing a valuable gold watch also to find the Honker's owner awaiting him using language that rendered the summer air unfit for human use and also to find—Oh irony of fate—that it was no common garden gander that had fallen to his share but a Pekin prize winner value $150. Limping sadly home to the partner of his joys and sorrows he laid the ancient and valuable specimen of gooscology at her feet. She roasted it and him, he is now suffering from remorse and—indigestion ? i.., —Thoughtful Kindness: The temporary residents of the Ma- 'rinc Hospital, as well as the authorities of that institution are very grateful to Hon. Captain Tatlow for a fine "invalid's chair" which the Minister has just presented, and which will make many dark hours pass more comfortably to those who will have opportunity to use it. —Bright Local: The Colonist is to be congratulated upon the acquisition of a bright local ..writer. Apart altogether from the subject matter of its stories anent the close salmon season and modern ordnance .for the Fifth Regiment, the telling is very 'entertaining and workmanlike. -Compass and Companion; Mr, J. C. Voss upon bis arrival at London with his world-famed canoe, the Tillikum, reported that his com- 1 panion Harrinian, who took Norman Luxton's place on the long voyage, fell overboard 1,200 miles out from Sydney, carrying with him the only compass the Tillikum possessed. Mr. Voss navigated thence to St. Helena by the stars. —Free School Books: The proposal of free school textbooks for the pupils of the Vancouver public schools has been officially endorsed by the trustees of the Terminal City. A special committee, which considered the question of free textbooks, .reported, recommending that the Public School Act be amended to give trustees power to purchase textbooks and sell them at cost to pupils attending schools or to furnish them free, provided that a bylaw be first submitted to the ratepayers and that a majoriy be found in favor. Also that the department require all publishers of authorized texts to furnish to trustees at lowest trade prices all books required by trustees for free distribution or distribution at cost. This report was adopted. o —A Holiday Question: Whether the midsummer vacation should be taken by public school boys and girls in July and August or in September is a matter that is at present receiving ■ the serious consideration of tbe local board of trustees, having been brought forward by Trustee Boggs, who favors the later date. One of the strong arguments advanced for a change is that many families go camping each summer, and are not at home to the-city by the date of the school holidays' termination. It is also pointed out that meteorological department statistics for the past seven years, show that the rainfall is heavier during July and August than during September in this favored city. In defence of the present arrangement of the vacation period it might be pointed .out that it embraces the hottest period of the year, during which children have most occasion to be freed from the schoolroom from the standpoint of health maintenance. —Fire Department Affairs: In response to a .citer from Secretary J. G. Elliott of the Board of Fire Underwriters, a conference has been arranged between that body and the Fire Wardens of the city—the standing municipal committee in this regard. The business is stated to be "matters vitally affecting the question of fire insurance rates in this city," which may very probably be the disorganization and inefficiency of the department, to which repeated reference has been made in these columns, and to which the Fire Wardens have shown the utmost indifference. "Progress" has it upon the authority of a leading insurance man of Victoria that his company and others proposed thoroughly investigating all charges in connection with fire department affairs, and if these conditions were found as reported (and the insurance man declared that he personally had satisfied himself that they are) it would be quite likely that all insurance risks in Victoria would be refused until reforms were brought about. It is to be hoped that the city council would not wait for such compulsion in what is a self-evident duty. PRACTICAL PATRIOTISM. , It is Best Displayed In the Patronage Of Home Institutions of Merit. Victoria has—and has had for years —its full share and^i few to spare of the gentlemen who in the Board of Trade meetings and at every other opportunity, discuss learnedly and with voluminous statistics thc great need of home manufactures, and the unwisdom of sending abroad for articles that could be produced just as good or a little better here at home. The arguments of these learned platform patriots are incontrovertible. But how about the practice? When some unassuming but enterprising citizen establishes a manufactory and proceeds to put into effect the fine theories of the champion of home production, docs that self-same champion hasten to acquaint his grocer, or his boot-maker, or his tailor, that he wants no more importations—Victoria- made goods are the thing for him. Well, as a rule he doesn't—and therein is the hardest battle for the home manufacturer. In Seattle But everyone knows how Seattleites stand together, and are thereby building up a great and united city. No one would ask that civic patriotism should outrun business or domestic common-sense. If the home goods arc not up to the quality of thc imported, or if the prices arc excessive in comparison, they cannot expect to gain the market. But when quality, price, freshness, and all other conditions are in favor of the Victoria product, surely it is entitled to first consideration, The oratorical patriot will no doubt neys, table condiments of all kinds, ketchups, vinegars, laundry essentials, etc., from their grocers, take the trouble to insist that it is Victoria good that they must have? Safe to say not one in a hundred does so. And yet Victoria enjoys fame throughout the entire province—a fame that overlaps into the Northwest Territories and spreads far beyond the Arctic circle in the Yukon for the quality of her manufactures in these particular lines. Surely it is up to the patriotic consumer to do his part in the development of local manufactures? Perhaps it is not yet known to everybody that Victoria is a leader in the pickle and table condiment trade. Such is the fact. This branch of manufacture was established here more than a score of years ago by Mr. H. J. Brady, and has grown slowly but surely ever since. Six years ago Mr. W. K. Houston became a partner with Mr. Brady, and the Brady-Houston Packing Co. came into existence, acquiring large premises on Johnson street, between Douglas and Blanchard, that are already too restricted for the demands of the growing business. The company manufactures and deals' to the trade in table condiments and dainty appetite-provokers of every imaginable sort. The famous Wilson- Lytle-Badgerow Co.'s vinegars are also handled for this Western province. The company's specialties, however, are the Brady Worcestershire and the Queen City ketchup, both articles of such quality as to hold the field against all competition on their merits. The ketchup is tne original "Old Bar Harbor" brand, which won such popularity years ago that infringements of the name became general all over the province, the Sound country, and even in Oregon and California. There is an old saying that imitation is the sinccrest flattery. It wouldn't have been so bad if the imitation had been of the high-quality goods—but it was only of the label. Now the Brady-Houston Co. have given their celebrated ketchup the name "Queen City," and have duly registered it against frauds. They also retain the old name for purposes of identification, and they have a caution label which means what it says on every neat bottle. The first grade Worcestershire offered to British Columbia epicures is from a formula presented to Mr. Brady by an uncle, years ago, which formula is scrupulously adhered to. It is appetizing in the extreme and particularly wholesome. The company exploits directly the entire province. Tts goods are also sent largely into tbe Territories and the Yukon by tbe leading wholesale houses, who find a steady and growing demand for them based on unvarying satisfactory quality. The factory contains upwards of 8,000 square feet of floor space, but this is growing entirely too small for the demands upon it, and enlargement must come in the very near future. Everything required in the business is bought in immense quantities, as for example—and a single illustration will perhaps suffice—there were three tons of pickling cucumbers received at the factory last Saturday alone. It is from the New Westminster district that most of these supplies of vegetables are got. There will be more than fifty tons of cucumbers alone used during thc season; an dfifty tons means about 225 large barrels, or between 1,750,00 and 2,000,000 cucumbers. And this is but one comparatively insignificant item in a great variety. Tomato pulp comes in carload lots; onions ditto; in fact everything that can be bought in carloads is purchased on that economical if princely principle. By next Christmas thc company hope to have added the best mincemeat in tbe land to the list of their productions. And all are of the highest standard, and worthy the patronage of thc public on their own quality, leaving thc question of local patriotism entirely to one side. But doesn't civic patriotism count for something besides elocution after all? You will enjoy your picnic witn Price's Gold Medal Brand Catsup Pickles and Sauce. agree Just a case in point: How many housekeepers on ordering pickles, chut- FOR Homes and Fruit Lands Secure Monthly "HOME LIST" from BEAUMONT BOGGS 427 Fort Street Telephone 30 ftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftft ft The B» C. Funeral Furnishing Co'y ft ft Chas. Hayward jfu President. ft Orders F. Caselton, Manager. ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftft oQo Attended to Y At any tin* ft Day or Night. jP Charges very ft Reasonable. ft ft The largest and best appointed undertaking establishment in the' ft province. Telephone No. , 305,404 or 594. Show rooms and Parlors 52 Government Street, Victoria TRY DR. THOMAS' Uncooked Wheat Bread IT IS GOOD FOR YOU. Packages of 24 cakes 50 cents, 3 for $1.00. ROBERT MOWAT, Grocer, 77 Yates St. Silverware Premium With Every Sale Victoria Transfer Company, Ltd. Best Equipped Hack] and Livery Stable in the Province** ** «* All Rubber-Tired Hack*- ai,d Finest Livery Turnouts. Baggage, Furniture and Freight Handled at Reasonable Rates and with Dispatch. 19, 21, 23 Broughton Street. telephone 129. Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Week End Excursions AT POPULAR RATES TO ALL FAVOURITE ISLAND RESORTS. Through Tickets to Alberni, Crofton, Comox and Other Points of Interest. GEO. L. COURTNEY, Traffic Manager A/. Clyde, Sole Agent for the Souvenir Stoves and ^Ranges Everything for the kitchen in Tin, Agate, Wood and Fibre Wares, and Prices Are Right. 42 Johnson Street. Phone 865. P. 0. Box 45 Never Fail Ton cannot find an investment equal to a purchaser of shares in The Western Medioine Co., Ltd., at 25 cents. Because its success is assured, its possibilities are unlimited, its promoters' shares only draw dividends in proportion to treasury shares sold. It is the only company in Canada which places its shareholders on this basis. Why not buy a block before the rise which is sure to come? The Never Fail Remedies are the only Non-Alcoholic Medicines; this, together with their wonderful curative powers, is going to make them the most popular medicines on the market. Read the company's new booklet; it is full of health hints; free at the office, 92 Government Street. The Western Medicine Co. ROYAL HOTEL AND CAFE Fort Street (Few Doors from Tourist Information Bureau.) Family and Temperance Hotel. Strictly First Class. Bath, Electric Light, and all Modern Conveniences and Comforts. KINGSLEY * GREENWOOD, Proprietors. To the Gorge Steamer Dominion sails for the Gorge from landing near P. 0. building daily at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 pan, and every hour after until 8:30 p.m. Single Pare 10c. 12 fares, $1.00; 25 fares, $2.00. Special trips and rates made for parties. A SPECIALTY, English Watch Repairing By A. PETCH, Watch and Clock Maker and Jeweller, 99 Douglas St., Victoria, Opposite Porter's Butcher Shop Typewriting and Shorthand High-Class Work of all Descriptions at Progress Office. 85 Fort St.. Phone 697 4 PROGRESS, SATURDAY, SEP. 17, 1904 IProguess A weekly newspaper published nt 35 Fort street, Victoria, B.C., by C. H. Lugrin. C. H. Gibbons Sydney Booth , .Associate Editor .Business Manager Subscription Price .... $1.00 a Year Advertising rates on application. A GENERAL ELECTION. The consensus of opinion is that a general election for Parliament will be held within the next two months. Twice only since Confederation has Parliament been allowed to continue for its full term. Once was in Mackenzie's premiership, and the government was overwhelmingly defeated at the polls. The other occasion was in Tupper's premiership, and the same result followed. Precedent is, therefore, against the expediency of such a course, although why it should be is not very 'clear. But there are cogent practical reasons for a dissolution at the present time, reasons , aHecting the welfare of the dominant party, arid others affecting the welfare of the whole country. Principal among the latter is the fact that the Liberal party have embarked upon a far-reaching policy of railway construction, and the Conservatives have placed themselves on record as determined ,to thwart the carrying out of that policy. They present no altenative, or, to "state the matter more accurately, they are united upon no alternative proposition. Sir Wilfrid Laurier has given the country a fixed and definite policy. If he is continued in power that policy .w.ill be carried out; while if the Conservatives come in we have their formal assurance that their first act will be to annul the Grand Trunk Pacific contract, and substitute something else, upon the nature of which there is everything butj agreement among those who may be assumed to have a right to speak for the party. The importance of an early verdict from the electorate upon the Liberal railway policy can hardly be over-estimated. If the verdict is favorable the country can look forward to several years of uninterrupted prosperity, and so long as a doubt remain's as to what the verdict will be, public uncertainty as to the- immediate future of the country will be inevitable. Therefore in the public interest it is highly desirable for this, if for no reason, that there should be a declaration by the constituencies as soon as possible. Upon this point there will scarcely be any controversy. Other reasons why from a public point of view there should be an early dissolution might readily be suggested, but as there might be some difference of opinion respecting them, we shall not speak of them, especially as trial already given is sufficient of itself. From the point of view of the Liberal party the present is an exceedingly auspicious time for an electioin. Thc cotin- j try has been enjoying unprecedented prosperity. It is no exaggeration to say that the trade and financial statistics of Canada during the last eight years show a growth and prosperity for which no parallel can be found in the history of this or any other country. Human wisdom cannot forecast the effects upon business which may result from conditions in the Orient. Canada has no mortgage on prosperity, and another year may witness a retrograde movement, especially if there is to be delay in railway conduction. Another reason is that the country is in a state of expectancy. Sir Wilfrid Laurier has excited the imagination of the people. They see themselves afloat upon a full tide of progress and the hour is timely to ask their endorsation of his policy. The electors of British Columbia have a very serious duty cast upon them at this juncture. There never was a more critical period in the history of this province, and there never was a time when a vigorous and outspoken delegation of representatives was more needed in Parliament than at present. British Columbia has never asserted herself in the House of Commons as she should have done. This province has been less heard from on the floors of Parliament than any other province or territory in the Dominion, and yet none of them has a greater claim upon the public treasury or upon the consideration of the whole country. An effort ought to be made to improve the situation in this respect, if it is possible. THE ADMINISuxATION OF JUSTICE. It is understood that a serious question has arisen between the City of Victoria and the Provincial Government regarding the expense of bringing to this city from Toronto a commercial traveller who, it is alleged, defrauded Mr. John I. Croot, of the firm of Croot, Potts & Bissell, of a considerable sum of money, and by reason of the refusal of the government to meet the cost and the fact that the city has no funds for that purpose, the alleged offender remains sale from arrest. No claim is made that the transaction is not one that should form the subject of criminal proceedings. Admitting for the purposes of this article that a city ought to bear the whole cost of arresting and prosecuting persons charged with having committed crimes within its limits— a proposition upon which there is room for very considerable discussion—we suggest that by no process of reasoning can the Crown, as represented by the Attorney-General's office, be relieved of its duty in the premises. It may be that a city ought to be required to recoup the province, but this is a matter of internal economy and may be adjusted as seems expedient, but that the obligation of seeing that crime is punished rests in the first instance upon the law officers of the Crown is.too plain a proposition for argument. Mr. Croot says that he has been grossly defrauded. He is a citizen of excellent repute. He has an unquestioned right to all the protection which the laws of the country afford. Yet, it appears, any man may come here and rob him, and, because the city and prov- 1 ince are at outs about the payment of the costs of prosecution, may do so with perfect impunity provided only the crimnal can escape | from British Columbia before being arrested. What is true of Mr, Croot is true of every one else. If this is a correct statement of the matter, and "Progress'' ta.ces the facts from the daily press, the case assumes the dimensions of a, serious scandal. was sung (for no. one sings it now). It is a story of a tragedy and should be sung as a story is told. At least that is what Kingsley said, and that is how Fessenden—in his day New England's greatest tenor—used to sing it, and he could hold his audience spellbound with the simple words and simple melody. Oh, for a return of the days when musicians were not so over-trained that the simple ballads, which went to the hearts of their hearers, were not beneath their notice when amateurs did not think it necessary to indulge in vocal gymnastics, when professionals depended more upon touching the hearts of their audiences than upon the ingenuity of their press agents. THE SILVER SPRING BREWERY, Ltd. Brewers of English Ale and Stout The Highest Grade of Malt and Hops Used in Manufacture PHONE 893 i A New York paper has discovered that New Brunswick is fast ripening for annexation, The alleged cause relates to cordwood, or codfish, or perhaps it is hay or potatoes. Undoubtedly the commercial interests of New Brunswick are closely associated with the New England States, and have been for fifty years, but since John W. Cuanp about fifty years ago moved a resolution in the legislature in favor of annexation, which was howled down by the house and galleries, and which he afterwards explained was proposed out of pique, no public man in New Brunswick has ever spoken of annexation even as a remote possibility, and no newspaper has ever printed a line in favor of it. There is no more loyal part of His Majesty's dominions than this same little province on the Atlantic shore. Established 1885 Pioneers of this Industry in British Columbia Tne Brady Houston Packing Go. Proprietors of the Celebrated '■Queen City" Ketchup Packers, Purveyors and Manufacturers of Pickles of All Kinds, Sauces, Tomato Ketchup, English Malt and Other Vinegars, Salad Oil, Horse Radish, Chutney and a Full Line of Table Delicacies Proprietors of the Renowned "Brady's" Worcestershire Sauce AS TO JAPAN. Wc, that is, Europeans and Americans, used to patronize Japan, and look upon the Japanese much as we would upon a lot of children about to enter High School. Things are changing in this respect. We are not so clear about our superiority as we were a year ago. Is it not possible that the white races have been going at a pace that is rather fast for safety? We have hammered away at practical things until we have no ideals left. We have surrendered a large part of our old faiths in things divine as well as human. We have played with our appetites. We have comforted ourselves with the belief that we know about everything worth knowing. Then a despised people, studying our errors as well as our successes, sober and clean-living, full of faith and enthusiasm and animated by potent ideals arouses itself and all our traditions and preconceived notions get a bad shock and we are asking each other what is to come next. It is a great shame that Beacon Hill Should be reduced to a blackened waste almost every summer. There is no necessity for it. Water pipes can be laid over the hill in various directions and garden hose can be provided, so that the caretaker of the Park can put out a grass fire as soon as it is discovered. It is ridiculous to have to summon the fire department to put out a little blaze in the grass, especially as by the, time the engines get there, what was only a very little thing has assumed serious magnitude. If this is to be a tourist centre, the chief beauty spot of the town must be something better to look at than a coal yard during half the summer. The British press is suffering from a an epidemic of tommy-rot on Canadian matters. One paper hopes that Earl Grey's administration will leace Canadian loyalty unimpaired. Another thinks that the separatist movement now developing will shortly be checked. And so it goes. Time was when Canadians looked to the British press for wise counsel; now they read its utterances with a feeling akin to despair. Our goods can be obtained from any of the local grocers, who are authorized to guarantee their quality, purity and excellence. Factory and Office Pacific Coast Depot for the 131,133 and 135 Johnson St. Wilson, Lytle Badgeron Co's Victoria, B. C. Phone 502 Famed Vinegars It is satisfactory to know that the Colonist is not going to take its tocsin up to its cupola and awaken the people of British Columbia to rebellion. Any observations about better terms or separation, in which our contemporary may have indulged, were only intended in a Pickwickian sense. The dogs of war have been temporarily turned out to grass. Sir Sandford Fleming, at present on a visit to Vancouver Island, is one of Canada's great men. He is now well- advanced in years, but can look back and say with truth that he has left the impress of his mind upon the progress of his country. MUSIC. In common with every other place in the civilized world, Victoria claims to be "a musical city," but it is quite possible that we lay this flattering unction to our souls a little more frequently than is wholly advantageous. For a community of close to 30,000 people, including Esquimalt and other suburbs, and in view of the fact that this is a naval and military station, its musical strength is not at all remarkable, There is room for a great deal of development, and although the material may be available it is not in evidence in any marked degree. Victoria is a good average in a musical way, but that is all that can he fairly claimed, *s in many other things, we could do better if we tried, and it is worth while to try. "The enterprise is a vastly greater and more important one than I thought it was," said Senator Cox, referring to the new transcontinental line. Only those who have really investigated the facts can appreciatae what this railway will mean for Canada and British Columbia. It is the greatest development project ever undertaken by mankind. If those train bandits are captured they should get the utmost limit of punishment allowed by the law, and if thc judge who tries them can stretch the law a little, public opinion will back him up. A half dozeii picturesque bandits hanged in chains at intervals along thc railway would have a fine educative effect upon the tribe. What is the best music? The professional musician is likely to answer that the best is that which commends itself most to the trained taste. In one sense it is. The other day "Progress" heard a professional musician refer to "The Dead March in Saul" as commonplace. To his trained taste the simple melody and harmony of that dirge were very ordinary, and it must be confessed that the majority of players render it in a maner that makes it seem trumpery; but played hy a master it is the most sublime confession of faith to he found out of ffacred literature. \ One secret of successful singing is the study of the words and the rendition of thc author's meaning. Kingsley said that he only once heard his famous song "Three Fishers" sung properly. That song is not a dirge; as it is Notwithstanding the dire predictions of the Colonist and the Times the people of Victoria awoke last Wednesday morning to find the G. T. Pacific directors gone and the provincial treasury intact, at least as far as was visible to the naked eye. President Roosevelt has been asked to convene the Hague Tribunal. It will be a little late to settle the Craigflower road question, but it may be applied to dispose of the Bird Cage Walk- extension without a recourse to arms. "Has Victoria exhausted herself in her gifts to the C.P.R.?" asked one of the G. T. P. directors. When he was told what the city had done, he seemed inclined to the opinion chat we have made a very good bargain. You will enjoy your picnic with Price's Gold Medal Brand Catsup, or rather! Pickles and Sauce. SUIT SALE $20.00 Suits for $16.00 $18.00 Suits for $i4..oo $1400 Suits for $10.00 $12.00 Suits for $9.oo at ARTHUR HOLMES IVAVX* JLO.JUUIJLM.JLJUUJUU The Time is Now at Hanq That you want music to pass away your long evenings The Berliner Gram-o-phone is the cheapest entertainer you can buy. It gives you the best singers in ttM world and the best band music by all the celebrated bands. Prices fronl $16.50 to $45.00. We carry a stock of 1,000 Records always on hand. Send] for list. THOS. PLIMLEY Central Bicycle Depot Opp. Post Office, Victoria, B. c| Is Your House Wired? We have largest stock of Fixtures and Electric House Fittings in B. C. THE HINTON ELECTRIC CO., Ld. NEW PREMISES: 29 Government Street Victoria, B. C. Fall Overcoats, \Ahoy! The time for wearing them is within easy hailing distance—in fact, they are quite in order now for evening wear. The Overcoats, themselves, are here in a variety of handsome new Fall Styles and materials that will "make a hit" wsth every man of taste. Allen's Fit Reform Wardrobe 73 Government Street LILLEV'S Ice Cream Sedal LIKED BY YOUNG AND OLD. Never fails to please. That's what] makes our Ice Cream Soda go. Andl it is fine. Always pure, wholesome! delicious. Prepared with choicest off fruit flavors, it is as nectar for the gods.T A glass of our soda when feeling heated J s a treat for the soul. Try one and be] convinced. 105 Douglas St. Phone 850al PROGRESS, SATURDAY. SEP. 17, 1904 S ft" The Week in Society | * ^l»l^l^l*l^l;^.l^n^»^^ll^l4^'^'1"l''^'*'^'*'^^"^'^l*^'l^'^l'^'»l^'^^l^"»'1''l|^"l|*'^'|l'»'»'^'^I'*f On the afternoon ot the 7th inst., at St. Paul's Church, Kamloops, the marriage was solemnized of Miss Constance Cornwall, only daughter of the late Mr. jj and Mrs. Henry Cornwall of Ashcroft, ' and Capt. Phillip Oldham of Hat Creek. A large number of invited guests from Ashcroft and Cherry Creek as well as those in the city witnessed the ceremony, which was choral, the enurch being prettily decorated by the brides's friends and the knot being tied by Ven. Archdeacon Small and Rev. H. S. Akehurst. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. Henry Gardner Cornwall, looked' most charming in a beautiful gown of ivory satin, the long train as well as skirt being trimmed with ac- cordeon pleated chiffon, caught up at intervals with bows of ribbon and the corsage ■ being trimmed with handsome lace, a Bunch of bridal blossoms nestling in its folds—the puffed elbow sleeves as well as the upper part of the corsage being of chiffon, her long tulle veil resting on a wreath of orange blossoms, her only ornament being a gold bracelet set with turquoises which with a shower bouquet were the bridegroom's gifts. The two bridesmaids. Miss Cran of Ashcroft, and Miss Lyle, were gowned iiic'turqubise voile worn with chiffon fichus,' transparent yokes and wreathes of white Gontier roses, their gold chain bracelets and shower boquets of carnations being the bridegroom's gift. The bridegroom was supported by W. L. Fernie. After the ceremony the bridal party and guests adjourned to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. E. T. W. Pearse, kindly loaned for the occasion, when a reception was held by Mrs. Henry Cornwall, where the cake supplied by Mrs. Clay of Victoria was cut and bride and groom's health drunk with honors, the toast being proposed by Ven. Archdeacon Small in a neatly turned speech in which he alluded to having known the bride from childhood. The bride left "amongst a shower of rice attired in a very becoming igrey tweed travelling 'gown faced and lined with- pale blue taffeta worn with cream lace blouse and chiffon hat; many of the guests follow- ' ed the happy pair to bid them farewell at the station on tht journey to Banff. Later in the evening Mrs. Pearse entertained the guests with a most enjoyable impromptu dance. The presents were 'most handsome and numerous, amongst them being: Bride's mother, fur-lined coat; bridegroom, gold bracelet set with turquoise; Mr. H. A. G. Cornwall, cut glass decanter; Mrs. H. A. G. Cornwall, worked table centre; Mr. J. G. Cornwall, cheque; Mr. G. E. Cornwall, bridle; Hon. C. F. and Mrs. Cornwall, plate chest; Miss Cornwall oxidized frame; Mr. Hugh Cornwall, sugar spoon; Mr. and Mrs. W. Cornwall (Ladysmith), soup ladle; the Misses Cornwall (England), ring, brooch and studs; Mrs. Eyre (Ireland), silver hand mirror; Mrs. Phair, cut glass salad bowl and servers; Miss A. Cornwall (Nelson), berry spoon; Mr. C. Cornwall, cut glass bon-bon dish; Mr. N. J. Roper, silver Queen Anne tea service; Mrs. W. J. Roper, silver tea tray; Mr. J. R. Hull, Limoges china pudding dish; Mr. and Mrs. Parke, table and house linen; Mr. and Mrs. J. Cran, clock; Miss Cran, bridge marker and cards; Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Murphy, cut glass fruit bowl; Mr. and Mrs. DoyaJ, wedgevyood biscuit jar; Mrs. Dorrell, silver toast rack; Mr. Duth (Hat Creek), silver salt and pepper casters; Mr. Stuart Henderson, three silver-mounted claret and lemonade jars; Ven, Archdeacon Small, card table; mr. C. Leigh Wil,son, silver salt cellars; Mr. Haine, cut glass 'vase; Mrs. Calder, silver berry spoon; the Misses Sweet, point lace handkerchief; Rev. and Mrs. Roberts (Kuper Island), silver photo frames; Mrs. Cridge silver souvenir spoon; Mrs. Phair, silver egg stand; Mr. Pe.irse, silver sugar spoon; Mrs. Pearse, Japanese letter rack; the Misses Pearse, old "Willow Pattern" bread plate; Master Pearse, Japanese teapot; Mrs. Wells, water-color painting, Miss Wells, sofa cushion cover; ' Miss C. Wells, handkerchief sachet; Mr. J. Wells, silver mirror, Mr. and Mrs. Davidson, brass tea kettle; Capt. and Mrs". Nash, piano candle sticks and prayer book; Mr. and Mrs. Brock- leliurst, travelling clock; Mrs. Vicars, Dresden cup and saucer; Mrs. Fortune, sofa cushion; Mr. Hayden, cut glass bowl; Capt. Fisori, brass tea kettle; Mr. Pangman, picture; Mr. J. Brown, silver frame; Mr. Fisher, cut glass vases; Miss Lyle, silver toast rack; Mr. Fernie, fur robe; Mrs. Akehurst, vase; Miss Scarlett, powder box; Mr. and Mrs. Edmonds, two fruit dishes; Mrs. J. T. Robinson, berry set; Mrs. Strutt, cut celery glass; Mrs. Hopkins, china dish; Mr. G. C. Tunstall, silver vegetable' dish; Mr. and Mrs. Hood, silver frame; Mrs. Burton, Japanese bracket; Miss Lawson, sofa cushion; Miss Carr, lace handkerchief, etc., etc. * * * On Wednesday evening last the Cotillion Club again held one of its informal reunions in the A. 0. U. W. Hall which was prettily decorated with flags for the occasion. About 75 guests were present; the lights, floor and music as usual left nothing to be desired. To quote the words of one of the members, the club will begin dancing in "real earnest" on the nth of October and will hold fortnightly meetings after that date during the winter months. Tuesday evening's efforts were only a sort of "preliminary canter" on the part of the members. It is to be hoped that for future use the foundations of the hall and the patience of the chaperones will be strengthened and lengthened. And now the frocks: In these up-to-date times Shakespeare remarks about leaving the rose in its primitive state of beauty have "long since been voted obsolete; surely tlie setting of the gem enhances its beauty as a well made pretty gown does the fairest creation on earth—a pretty woman. And of both there was no lack. Wednesday. Amongst the pink dresses Mrs. Lang- ton's was specially noticeable, it being made of one of those beautiful old time silks that are now so fashionable. Miss Newling in scarlet with poppies in her hair and dress with the usual accompanying addition of wheat ears formed a charming conception of "Ceres"; Miss Langley in soft clinging white over taffeta was graceful and effective; Miss Gaudin wore blue silk with bands of colored passementerie quite Oriental in its coloring; Miss Bell looked chic in green; Mrs. Irving in an effective shade of pink; Mrs. Troup, blue with cream lace overdress. These and many others formed a mass of mingled color satisfying and delighting to the artistic eye. The dancing was kept up to a very late hour, and to judge by the many nim- rods who had deserted their guns to attend was keenly appreciated. The music, as usual, was supplied by the Heater- Fawcett orchestra, the management of the affair being in the hands of Mrs. Lester. Amongst those present were: The Misses Baiss, Bell, Mrs. Bullen, Miss Bullen, Mr. D. Bullen, Miss Angus, Mr. B. Angus, Miss N. Dupont, Mrs. Langley, Miss Langley, Mrs. Irving, the Misses Irving, Mr. Irving, Mr. Hamilton, Mr. R. Hamilton, Mr. Richardson, Mr. J. Bridgman, Mr.F. B. Pemberton, Mrs. Monteith, the Misses Monteith, Mr. R. Monteith, Mrs. Spalding, the Misses McKay, Mrs. Hanington, Miss Hanington, Mr. F. Hanington, Mr. Lowenberg, Mr. Lawson, Mr. Jones Mrs. Troup, Mr. R. Troup, Mr, Cl Berkeley, Mr. L. Bell, Mr. Black, Mr. Orlebar, Miss Mara, Miss Todd, Mrs. Newling, Miss Nievvl|ng,Miss Newcombe. Dr. Oldershaw, Mr. C. Vernon, Mr. M. Ewart, Mr. C. Ewart, Misses Gaudin, Mrs. Toft, Mr. Lawson, Miss Brown, Mr. E. Harvey, Mr. Langton, Mrs. Langton, Mr. Patton, Miss Campbell, Miss Todd, Mr. Newling, the Misses Hickey, Mr. Wilkinson, Mr. Cambie, Mr. Wilmot, Mrs. Holmes, Mr. Worlock, Miss Mason, Miss P. Mason, Mr. Hume, Mr. Pound and many others. A merry and congenial little party of younger friends gathered on Wednesday of this week at "Oakdene," the homelike and hospitable residence of Dr. and Mrs. I. W. Powell, to spend a last pleasant evening, perchance for years, with Mr. R. B. Powell, and bid him Godspeed and farewell on the eve of his departure for Suva, Fiji. With music and dancing the hours were excellently employed. Among the'guests were Mrs. Parry, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Pooley, Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Goward, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Dunsmuir, Mrs P. S. Lampman, Miss Eberts, Miss Gertrude Loewen, Miss E. Loewen, Miss Green, Miss D. Green, Miss Pooley, Miss Foster, Miss Tilton, the Misses Drake, Miss G. Green, Miss Prior, the Misses Flumerfelt, Miss Gladys Kane, Miss Holmes, Major Chown, Messrs. West, Dammit, Hills, Burroughes, Horsey, Grant, Tye, Talbot, Scholefield, Jones, Foote and Johnston. The departure of Mr. Powell for his new spnerc of useful activity in the Imperial Colonial service is very keenly felt in Victoria's social, musical and sporting circles, in each of which he had made himself a leader, held in genuine affection and esteem by all with whom he was brought in touch. Indeed Victoria friends would scarcely tolerate the loss of "Roooie" were it not for the fact that Opportunity's call is not to be lightly disregarded, and all who know him know also that Mr. Powell will in his new and broadening career prove an honor and an ornament to the Ser- CAMPBELL'S First Showing of New Fall Coats We have just received a very large shipment of NEW AND EXCLUSIVE STYLES IN COATS selected personally by Mr. Campbell in the leading European centres of fashion. Inverness Capes, Tourist and Butcher Coats You will find any one of our Coats strictly correct and up to the minute in style, fit and finish. . . See Paris and London's Latest Styles vice and do high credit to his city and this Pacific province. • • • At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. William Jackson, 93 Carr street, on Wednesday afternoon, was celebrated the marriage of their daughter, Miss Florence Telfer Jackson, and Mr. J. Stanley Jost. Rev. W. Leslie Clay officiated; while Mr. S. J. Willis, B.A., and Miss Annie L. Jackson, sister of the bride, were the supporting couple. After the reception in the evening, Mr. and Mrs. Jost took steamer for the Mainland, where the honeymoon will be spent. (Continued on page 6). W. JONES Dominion Govt. Auctioneer Is instructed by Mrs. G. Rudlin to sell at the City Auction Mart, 58 Broad Street, at 12 o'clock Noon, Saturday, Sept. 24th Valuable g-Room House and Large Lot Being No. 15 George street. Size of lot, 40x270 feet. The house is well built on stone foundations, fitted with closets, pantry, cupboards, hot and cold water, electric light and sewer connections, outhouses, etc. The initial, cost of this house being $5,000 to build. Terms Cash. W. JONES, Phone B703. Auctioneer. Mesdames Dickinson & Simpson will resume their dancing classes Saturday, Oct. ist, Assembly Hall, Fort St. Monday afternoon, childn n's fancy dances, 3.30 to 5 p.m. Monday evening, beginners classes. Tuesday evening, Cotillon club. Wednesday afternoon, children 3 to 8 years, 3.30 to 4.30. Thursday. Social Night, 8.30to 11 p.m. Friday afternoon, children's private class. Saturday afternoon, general class 2.15. PHONE B81 MRS. M. A. VIGOR Pall Millinery Opening Ladies are invited to inspect the latest • LONDCN AND NEW YORK PATTERNS. 88 Yates Street, Victoria. The WHITE HOUSE Remember Our Exhibit of Fall Millinery and Novelties On Tuesday and Wednesday Sept. 13 and 14 HENRY YOUNG & CO. Independent" Stylographic Pen, $1.29 IT NEVER FAILS. FREE TRIAL. T. N. HIBBEN & CO. Government St Victoria College of Music 248 Cook Street, Victoria, B. C. Principal: MR. A. LONGFIELD, F. V. C M. PIANO, VIOLIN, ORGAN IN ALL THEIR BRANCHES Special Inducements to Pupils on the Pipe Organ CLEARING OUT Stock of 1904 WHEELS at Great Reduction We Make a Specialty of GUN REPAIRING. Our Prices arc Bight. HARRIS & MOORE, Machinists, 114 Yates St. DANCING ACADEMY A. O. U. W. Hall (downstairs), 150 Yates street. M.LESTER Member Notional Association Masters ol Dancing; Teacher of Society and Fancy Dancing and Cotillon. CLASSES WILL RE-ORGANIZE October 1—Complimentary party to children from4'0 9P.m. October 3—Adult dancing party. October 5—Adult beginners' class, 8 to 10.30. October 7—Friday aiternoon class, 3.30105.30. OIBce hours at Hall—3 to 4 and 7 to 8 p tn. Residence—52 Michigan street. OXYGENCURE Has cured in Victoria— 1 case of abscess in hip joint. 1 case of pneumonia and pleurisy in 2% days, case of typhoid in five days. 1 case of spinal meningitis . 3 cases of inflammatory rheumatism. 2 cases of consumption, besides any number of smaller cases. No sensation experienced during use. Call or inquire Mrs. Herbert Kent, 243 Yates street, or 'phone 185B. Kinds of Hair Work Don Etc., at Mrs, G. Kosche'i 55 Douglas St r-r\ukind—it is educational and original plete that the tusks are still a part of I'here is nothing that the Grand has yet' the giant skull. Many of the larger offered that surpasses it. Aside from bones are also in evidence and one is this feature act, the Grand's offerings: thereby enabled to gain a very fair idea this week are fair. The Three For- j of the proportions of this monarch of rests introduce several new and difficult the animal kingdom as he roamed the circus—dogs that are leapers, beggars, clowns, etc. That seals should equal the performance of the thoroughly domesticated dog is sufficiently Wonderful in itself—but these seals double discount the canine performers. Who for example ever heard of a dog that would juggle with fire or balance a lighted !lamp on the tip of his nose like the expert juggler that one of the Professor's seals is? Good-natured, willing, tractable and gentle, the seals are little per- Ifeats in horizontal bar work; Christy kind Willis are respectively a clever 'juggler and an excellent toe dancer; and Mr. Frederic Roberts is at his best 'in the illustrated "Sing Me a Song of the Sunny South." To be sure this i would be improved by less war-worn [slides and more appropriate ones—but that will doubtless be remedied next week. The other number on the bill is The Two Fantas and their pig, Mike. Mike is incomparably the best member of the trio—and he isn't anything remarkable. * * * Good quartette music is always enjoyed, nor can it fairly be said that the characteristically eccentric music of the colored race ever fails to command a sympathetic and appreciative hearing, with all its analysis-defying phrasings and ever-present minor chord of sadness. The Alabama Quartette at the Crystal this week has drawn the crowds and held them, insistent for encore numbers until the patience and generosity of the singers has been sorely tried. The quartette repertoire is a varied one, coon shouting being less conspicuous than good music of the ballad school— "The Sentinel Asleep" and "Good Night Beloved" being perhaps the most popu lar items of the week. All are well blended and received with eclat. One of the quartette members shines as a rnono- loguist as well as a singer, his convincing earnestness being decidedly artistic and deserving of warmest approval. He is one of the few entertainers of his class and color coming this way who puts brains into his act. There is an other strong feature of the week's bill at the Crystal in the fire-eating act of the new Mephisto, and the tramp violin ' ist proves himself a musician of no mean ability. His companion in the sketch might with advantage be instructed to plane down her song—it is a trifle too rough for Canadian consumption. then luxuriant valleys of the Arctic in the days when earth was young. As an educative factor, as well as an object of much interest, no one should miss seeing the mastodon while it is here. There will be many tell of viewing it as one of the crowning wonders of St. Louis' exposition. It is just a little piece of prehistoric life and of the greatest modern exhibition—brought conveitiajijtly and economically home to Victorians. « * * It is possible that Mme. Myee may lease the deserted Edison theatre, and with her promising class of amateur dramatic artists present a series of modern plays during the coming autumn and winter. Arrangements are now being perfected for a three-piece offering on thc evenings ot the 24th and 26th instant, although just where is not yet decided; The bill will be the one-act comedietta "Forget-Me-Not"; "Barbara," a neat single act item by Jerome K. Jerome; and a musical sketch to be produced by Mr. and Mrs. Miller, artistic entertainers from Australia. . * • The close of the engagement of "Lone Star Harry," the marvellous rifle and revolver expert at the Crystal, was marked by an unfortunate and somewhat serious mishap, a fly-back during one of the exhibitions of fast rifle marksmanship causing the weapon to burst, with the result that a scrap of metal found lodgment in the shoulder of a little lad in the audience—Cruickshank by name. The wound is an extremely painful one, although happily no permanent disablement will result. • * » Chas. B. Hanford is booked this season for a sumptuous revival" of "Don Caesar de Bazan"—which has not been given with any degree of artistic completeness anu finish since it was alternated with "The Three Musketeers" in the repetoire of the late Alexandre Salvini. Hanford should make a virile I and satisfying Don Caesar. But will Nice things are being said oi the new opera "The Forbidden Land," the scenes of which are laid in mysterious Thibet. It is by hitherto-unknown authors—the libretto by Guy Steely and the music by Frederick Chapin—and approaches very close to grand opera, besides being a very careful picture of Thibet. ... Next week's bill at the Grand promises well. It includes Guersney, Wilson and Ryan, in a singing and novelty act; the Drews in high class black-face comedy ; Tint Welch,singing and dancing acrobatic comedian; LaDrew and LaZone, "the Daffy Dame and the Tad"; Dattson, the clay modeller; and the usual singing and motion picture features. * * * So great a success is being made by Jane Corcoran in "Pretty Peggy" that she may cancel her Western trip. Manager Aiston is now trying to get long time for his star at one of the Broadway houses. Miss Corcoran, who is no stranger to Victoria, is 23 years of age, ambitious and an extremely careful and pleasing little actress. * * * It is expected that' Mr. N. C. Goodwin will be added to the mid-winter attractions in the Northwest Coast theatres, presenting Rostand's new play in which Coquelin will appear in Paris and for which Mr. Goodwin holds all American rights. The principal character is said to be Don Quizote." * * * That rollicking farcical comedy, "A Friend of the Family," which has already scored a big hit here, will return shortly. It will be played by a clever company headed by Alice Johnson. » » * The Crystal promises one of the largest and best bills on record next week. Mr. Boyd returned this week with a beaming countenance, his new attractions promising bumper houses. * * » , Jessie Maclachlan opened her trans- - 'ftiuental tour at Quebec last week. She has with her Douglas Young, tenor; John McLinden, 'cellist, and Robert Buchanan, pianist. ... Mr. Frank Watkis has bidden farewell to Victoria to join Mme. Patti in another farewell tour, the arrangements for which were first announced in this column. * * * N. C. Goodwin opened at Chicago with "The Usurer" on the 7th, and expects to continue all season in this piece. A Word to Campers Do you want a souvenir of the summer outing that will he a permanent work of art? Do you want such a memento of pleasant days under canvas at a most moderate price? Then why not have the camp and its people photographed by an artist making a specialty of home pictures? "BEX" is the man to do it. A postal card to 8 Stadacona Ave. will bring full information. 'Phcne 224. WALTERS. FRASER & CO. LIMITED. DEALERS IN GENERAL HARDWARE Full line of AMMUNITION FOR SPORTSMEN, Granite and Tinware for Householders. CALL AND GET PRICES. Wharf St. VICTORIA R.C., Telephone 3. P. O. Box 423. European Plan. Telephone 192. HOTEL DAVIES Remodelled and Refurnished throughout. Two minutes walk from all boats Rooms from $1 up. Rooms with Bath from $1.50 to $2 The Famous Poodle Dog'.Restaurant In the building. 49 TO 59 YATES STREET, 40 TO 44 BROAD STREET, VICTORIA. B.C. THE VOIOK—Kennedy—Assistant tor foui yean In the studio ot Uualnin, lute of New York, now ot I'nrla, France, give, lesaona In Tone Production, Style aud Repertoire. Consultation at 12 Caledonia avenue. It is possible that Ysaye, the eminent Belgian violinist, will continue his Canadian tour to the Pacific Coast. * * * Nelson is threatened with an amateur production of the "Pirates of Penzance.'' ... Sir Henry Irving is getting out of the business lest he, too, be forced into variety. Frank Daniels,. Boy," is headed Coast. m for "The Office the Pacific .VANTBD-A boy'a bicycle; must be In Oral elaaa order. Addreaa Caab, Box 1)4, P. U., city. Joe Hart Grandpa." has dropped "Foxy No one who goes to see the seals at the Grand complains of being Bilcyked. • » • The dates of "Dorothy" have been fixed as November 25-6. Mrs. James Brown Potter take a flier in vaudeville. is to Daniel Sully opened his season last Monday at Waterburv, Conn. . . '» Thomas Q. Seabrooke has been enJ gaged to star in "The Billionaire." ThePierrots English Society Entertainers, perform at tbe Hotel Dallas Following Frederick Warde and( Kathryn Kidder, on Saturday evening Marie Drofnah do for the little lady next, there will come to the British' * * * Columbia playhouses Asa Willard in' "A Runaway Match" amused a half- the melodrama "Jim Bludso," based on house at the Victoria on Tuesday, lt is. the stories of John Hay. Jim Bludso an average farce of present day dis- Monday 811(1 Thursday EveniflgS is roughly moulded, perhaps, but as true jointedness and inconsequential plot, in-, and sincere as men can be made, with traducing some very fair vaudevillists. At • a tender heart for women and children SO and 75 cents it should have con- and a hard fist for his enemies. As a play, "Jim Bludso" is full of life and action. Miss Margaret McKinney will be here early in October as leading woman of the big "San Toy" company. Her present engagement is by far the most important of her stage career. The vinced those who saw it that they had fair value for their money. * * * Richard Golden is out with a new "b'gosh" drama called "Common-Sense Brackett," of which Charles W. Doty is the author. at 8.30. Change of programme every performance. Collection at the Door. Have You Heard the ANGELUS It is unquestionably the most perfect Piano Player in the world. Almost human, wonderful, faultless, yet so simple a child can operate it. Call and hear it. We are pleased to show off the "Angelus" at any time. M. W. Waitt & Co. LIMITED. 44 Government St. I0o . Gen fldm. I a.30 to HAII V 7-30 to. 4.30 IVrtil* 1 „,j0 flatinees 10c. all over. Management of ROBT. JAHIESON. WEEK OF SEPT. 19th. Guersney, Wilson and Ryan, Singing and Novelty Act. The Drews, Refined Black-faced comedy act. Tint Welch, Singing and Dancing Acrobatic Comedian, LaDiew aud LaZonc, "The Daffy Dame and the Tad." Dottson, Clay Modeller. Mr. Frederic Roberta. Illustrated Song • New Moving Pictures. Johnson Street Go where the crowd goes Shorthand A System That Has Stood the Test of Practical Work. Book-keeping and Typewriting Reasonable Terms E. A. McMILLAN, Principal. RIGHT IN THE HEART OF TOWN LE PETIT CRYSTAL On the Big Incorporated Vaudeville Circuit. G. W. BOYD, Manager. GIG HORN BRAND REtnamm The Taylor Mill Co., Limited. All kinds of Building Material, LUMBER, SASH, DOORS. 210 Government St. Victoria, B.C. A Few Haslam Pupils: Mile. Ksthon, singing principal roles with Moody-Manners Opera Co., at Drury Lane, London; Paul Savage, head of vocal department American Institute of Applied Music, New York, (Dr. William Mason, chief of faculty) ; Hugh Kennedy, 12 Caledonia Ave., Victoria, of whom Haslam wrote in 1900: "He has studied with me for some years . . . and has gone with tne further into the subjects of voice train ing and chorus conducting than any other professional pupil I have practising in the United States or Canada." IG HORN BRAND Union Hade Shirts and Overalls SECOND TO NONE. TURNER 3EET0N&C0 Limited. Wholesale Merchants and Manufacturers. Established 1863. Incorporated 190a VICTORIA, B. C. LODGE REGISTER. Woodmen ol the World. Meets 1st and 3rd Fridays. Assessmenta'are due and payable on the first day of the month. Members must notify clerk of change of occupation aud location. Independent Forester*. Court Cariboo No. 743 meets in No. 1 Hall A, O. U. W., 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 8 p. tn. Thos. I.e Metseurier, Fin. Sec, Garbally Rd. R. C. Wilson, Rec. Sec, iqi Chatham Steeet. Fraternal Order ot Baglea. Victoria Aerie No. 11 F. O. K. meets every Wednesday evening in Eagle Hall, Adelpbi Block, at 8:30 p. m. Sojourn og brothers made welcome. Joseph Wachter, W, President; Frank LeRoy, W. Secretary. eourt Northern Light, No. 5935. n. O. P. Meets and and 4th Wednesday in each month in K. of P. Hall, Douglas St. Visiting membera cordially invited to alt meetings. J. P. Hancock, Chief Ranger; W. F. Fullerton Secretary. Knights ',ot Pythlae. Far West Lodge No. 1 meets at their Hall, cor Douglas and Pandora Streets, every Friday at I p.m. Sojourning brothersare always welcome. J.H. Penketh, C.C.; Harry Weber, K. of R.fc8. Box M4. Juvenile Undent Order ol Foresters Court No. 1 meets first Tuesday in each month at K. of P. Hall. Adult Foresters are always welcome. S. I.. Redgrave, President i *J. H Mansell, Secretary. eourt Vancouver, No. S75S, A. a. P.. Meets ist and 3rd Mondays K. oj P. Hall, cor Pandora and Douglas Sts. Visiting Brothers are cordially invited. Sidney Wilson, Secretary r\. Harris Yacht, Launch, Boat and Canoe Builder. Repairs etc. 55 Work St., * Rock Bay. 8 PROGRESS, SATURDAY, SEP. 17, 1904 n ■wn9< '•<•••■«■ *•>'•"*• W WWW 'tllXi'*i'l''l"liiV'*''V''*''l''V''*"ll'l'*l'*lT>«<'Srv i * * * * "* * * * * * Baseoall Yachting Lacrosse + * * * * * * + * liiuiiiliJuiiiii *■•*'■*"*■•*■•*■•*•■*'■*"*"*■■*■ ■tiitntritntntritiiliitiiliiliitiifliltlti ilntnfllt^lt^^tlllM^nlllllltM^ntniMll■ll■^^^^^^^*^^*"*^■*■■*■•*•'*"*"*'»^ Midsummer Sports Tennis Fishing General ************ In the true interest of sportsmen and of the country, of which its four-footed and feathered game is a valuable asset, "Progress" urges the further amendment of the Game Law in the direction of a total prohobition of the sale of all game birds and animals, save and except ducks; also a terminate period of not more than two weeks from the close of the shooting season, for the lawful having in possession of game in cold stor- age.»The result will be found amazingly beneficial from all standpoints. * H« * * =1= * * * * * * * Residents of the Saanich peninsula— who as a general rule are good sportsmen in the truest sense of the term- are very much disgusted at the flagrant ■violations of the law that have been reported on every hand this season, particularly with respect to the ahead-of- season killings which every Victorian who takes an interest in sport has heard of—save and except the sporting man. of the Colonist. The disgust of the Saanich residents culminated in a mass meeting at Saanichton on Monday evening, at which the question was discussed in its every relation. The result was an almost unanimous expression of determination to prohibit all shooting on their lands by Victorians during this and successive seasons. Upwards of thirty Saanich farmers who heretofore have with the greatest courtesy allowed sportsmen the range of their properties, have already decided to enforce the law preventing trespass— and this is directly and solely due to the operations of the too-early hunter, who does not by any means deserve the title of sportsman. "When we find an officer of a city "gun club prominent as a violator of the game law it is about time to shut down on the city 'sportsmen' altogether," is the way one Saanich gentleman explains the feeling of himself and his neighbors. ■ •'"'•' " The prohibition of trespass if unanimously enforced in the Saanich penin^ sula as promised will be a great priva-, The prospects for the second annual tion to many Victoria sportsmen to meet of the B. C. Field Trial Club are whom Saanich,is a favorite hunting very bright. A good string of entries ground. And it will be particularly 1 is assured, as quite a number have al- telling when the ducks become plenti-1 ready been received from Vancouver, ful and the pheasants are legitimate, Nanaimo, Victoria and the Sound cities. game, chored there as Al Larwill to the Cambie street grounds in Vancouver. The Tourist Association is. very properly giving mature consideration.to the proposal of Mr. Heathcote for the construction of a lock at the Gorge, thereby making available for . small craft the. beautiful stretch of water above this natural barrier. As Mayor Barnard explains, the Gorge being outside the corporation boundaries, the city cannot take active and effective part in the proposed improvement. And as the property adjacent has all long since been alienated from the Crown, it is equally a matter beyond the jurisdiction of the province. All who have been interviewed regarding the suggestion, agree that a lock such as proposed would be quite feasible and an immense convenience. Of course its utility would be contingent upon the Department of Marine granting the petition filed for a general deepening of the channel to the head of the Arm. The fear expressed by Mayor Barnard that tlie lock might disfigure the Gorge does not seem tenable when one recalls the beauty of many of the English locks, to which this would be very similar. * * * Talk about hard luck! A prominent gun club member who is also a popular civil servant, has the hardest luck story of all to relate. He had just bought a brand new and expensive gun, and a hunting suit to match—all in the latest style. He drove out eighteen miles with a party of friends and a borrowed dog of high degree, with whose assistance he expected to make the top bag of the season. The dog wouldn't hunt, and when in disgust the sportsman reproached the blue-blooded animal, it turned tail for home, 'deserting him. He toiled all day and got nothing—that is except torn raiment, many scratches, and bruises innumerable. At last he rejoined the party and the drive home began. Four miles from town they were stopped by a constable and our friend alone was searched lest peradventure he might have a pheasant concealed about him. That was the last straw. • • • What is claimed to be the largest caribou ever shot in the Kootenay country was got by Captain Forslund of the steamer Revelstoke in the Columbia river at Rocky Point last week. The antlers.are very large and the animal is supposed to have been about twelve or fifteen years of age. The ,entire skin and head are to be presented to the Provincial Museum. ' * * » . One of the most remarkable shots on record was that with which Captain Gibson brought down a fine buck at Sooke river the other day. It was a raking aft and fore shot, which almost completely traversed the body, but which entered without perceptible puncture of the exterior cuticle. • » * ; Fishing at Shawnigan lake was never better—if you have luck. Mrs. W. E. Ditchburn and Mrs. S. J. Stapledon up to the closing of the polls to-day held the record for this week's catch, killing no fewer than thirty-five good sized and well conditioned fish within four hours. The majority were taken by the troll. . * * * : Grouse are so scarce in the Chilliwack districts that a special close season has been declared for their benefit until the 15th October. It would have been much better to have given them immunity from the hunters for the year. * * * By defeating the Independents last Saturday, the Femwoods established themselves as intermediate baseball champions of Victoria. The score in the final match of the series does not bespeak a high quality of ball. It was 12 to io. * * * The zoo at Beacon Hill park gains a valuable and attractive novelty in a promising young moose secured in the North by Mr. C. L. Cullin, and sent down by him to "Cap." Belfry. * • • The score in the Victoria-Barracks', series of cricket matches now stands 3-all, Victoria winning last Saturday's engagement by the narrow margin of six. runs. * * * Between Trial Island and Macaulay Point the salmon are taking the troll well. A 35-pound beauty is the record fish thus far. * • • -, . , Don't let the attractions of the grouse California is also expected to send some altogether obscure the fact that salmon representatives for the competition. C. trolling is also royal sport, and now is Rolled Oats $%™ J We have just installed a new machine for making this Feed. Once Rolled 100 lbs. are equal to 150 lbs. whole grain. Try some. Sylvester Feed Co., 87=89 Yates St. TELEPHONE 413. GET YOUR GUNS AND AMMUNITION AT JOHN BARIMSLEY & CO'S 115 GOVERNMENT ST. LARGEST STOCK IN THE PROVINCE REPAIRS WELL DONE Watson's Shoe Store 6 5 YMCTES S.TREET Gents' Vici Kid and Velour Calf Boots JE? for $2.90 We call special attention to our School Shoes. We handle the best at the most reasonable prices. Try us. <> SPRING AND SUMMER SUITINGS. Our finest stock of West of England and Scotch and Irish Goods is most complete, and cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Suits to Order $20 up. Overcoats to Order $25 up. Pants to Order $5 up. V Or 5 Suits f _ K seHflPER & REID, Merchant Tailors 1 *j Cor. Broad and Trounce ave„ opp. Colonist Office. C PIERROT AND PIERETTE. Established 1858. Entertainment New to Victoria Much Favor. Finds A. W. "BridgmanA the time for action. ! * * Saturday it is Seattle that is pitted against the home twelve, and the occasion is notable not only as the first on which the Sound city has been represented on thc lacrosse field here, but But few more opportunities will be ci. Sweetster, of San de Fuca, Whid- afforded Victorians of witnessing the by Island, arrived on Thursday with a national game on the historic field at string of dogs and is located on Sea! J. Donaldson and W. McAfee of the Caledonia Park—thc field that may be Island, preparing his entries for the J.B.A.A. are enjoying a yachting and said to have been the nursery of la-1 trials. Mr. Morrow is also located on I shooting cruise among the islands of the crosse in British Columbia, for al- j the same ground and has in preparation Gulf. through the first matches of which Vic-, several dogs owned by Vancouver * * * toria lias memory were played at Bea- sportsmen. H. Hansen of Coupeville, Victoria's "Big Four" had little diffi- con Hill, the Caledonia ground has been! arrived on the 15th with a number of culty in gathering in the race of honor the scene of the vast majority. This pointers and setters from Washington, at the Vancouver Rowing Club's re- and Mr. J. H. Lucas of San Rafael, j gatta last Saturday. ' Cal., will probably be along a little later * * * with the California dogs. The trials 1 Poison apparenly has been laid in the are to be held near Steveston, B.C., on hills near Shawnigan above the railway ^^^^^^^^^^^ Mongolian pheasants, and will com- j line. A number of valuable dogs have because there will be a number of the old mencc with the Open Derby, September ] suffered. reliable veterans of the V.L.C. in the' 30, followed by the Open All-age and familiar home. colors. Seattle plays' Membership stakes. Entry forms can virtually thc same team that opposed be had from Thos. Plimley, Victoria, Victoria when the Victoria twelve last''or 'rom the secretary, Norman F. Lyne, visited the Sound. For Victoria on this! Vancouver, B.C. occasion, the following will play: Goal, | * * * Walter Lorimer; point, Art. Belfry; I Predictions in these columns were cover point, Bob Dewar; defence field,' realized last Saturday, when, by its' Jack Wolfenden, George Snider and representative, Mr. F. A. Macrae, the] Cap. McConnell; centre, Jim Mcllis; Bank of Montreal gathered in for 1904! There will be a meeting of the Hunt home field, W. West, Fred White and the cup contested annually in the Bank- Club Monday evening at the offices of Herb. Jesse; outside home, Pete Morris; e>'s' tennis tourney. Macrae had the Pemberton & Sons, inside home, Stan Peele; spare, Charles! honor of defeating the cup-holder, Mr. Taylor, J. Richmond and George Tite.' E. W. Carr-Hilton of the Bank of j 1 * * * j Commerce, in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2, 6-3. It is altogether probable that the Curiously enough the finals last year passing of the Caledonia Park into the! wcrc between the same two players, al-. hands of a syndicate which will cut it j though then they were on even terms, into building lots, will prove a blessing j while last Saturday Macrae conceded '[■ in disguise for Sport—although la- Wt^S to his opponent. j Valley country, crossists and others interested heard j * * * the news with blank dismay. Being! Hcre is another of the marvellous forced to look elsewhere for suitable [ hunting stories'that are being brought grounds for lacrosse and kindred attractions, it is found that the city has a considerable area of in every way suitable land adjoining the park and near A race will be arranged between the Flora's champion boat crew and the stalwart oarsmen of the R. A. * * * The Vancouver Argos defeated Oshawa by six to four, this match bringing their record on tour up to 4-2. * * * Trout fishing is again very good at the majority of the lakes and streams up the line. » * * Mr. Victor Spencer has returned from a successful hunting trip in the Bulkeley the old agricultural buildings. Tl would not be a very expensive undertaking to make this as level as a billiard table, and erect the necessary fences and grandstands. It might then be rented to bascballists, lacrossists and others requiring it, the proceeds meeting fully the charges of interest and sinking fund, and the proposition proving not only a boon to sport but a good business investment eventually. No doubt Professor "Bob" Foster could ue Induced to assume thc care of thc grounds—and would appreciate the appointment. He will miss the Caledonia Park more than anyone else, as he was as securely an- in by the special correspondents follow ing the progress of the campaign at Pike lake and thereabouts: A certain distinguished hunter was walking along the road, gun over shoulder, when a start leu deer sprang from the bracken at the side of the road almost immediately in front of him, plunged between thc legs of thc surprised sportsman, and knocked him over. The gun was discharged in the excitement and Ihe deer killed. Handball is again in great vogue among the members of the J. B. A. A. 0 "Made in Canada" is a sure guarantee of superior value as applied to thc policies written by The Mutual Life of Canada. The evidence of the superior- it} of an endowment policy in this old reliable home company can be seen right here in British Columbia. It will interest intending insurers to call and sec what return The Mutual Life of Can- ( ada has made to residents of this prov- ■ ] ir.ee who insured in it twenty or twenty- tennis '■ "ve vears aS°' R- L. Rrury, manager, 3! Broad street. The performance given at the Dallas Hotel by "Pierrot and Pierette" is a snappy little drawing-room entertainment and a class of amusement that Victoria is very seldom favored with". The programme rendered on Monday evening last was composed of twelve or more items and almost every selection called for an encore, which 'request was will- \ ingly acceded to. 1 The entertainment opened with a duet. I which was followed in quick succession 1 by a song from each of the "Pierrots," I entitled respectively "Stars" and "Egypt" the latter being of a particularly quaint' and catchy style. The next item was a duet, "Aint yer Going to Marry Me" which was well received. Pierrot then delighted the audience with a very clever rendering of "A Crusty Old Chap," and quite recalled to the memory of most of his listeners that they had at some time or another met a gentleman of the nature that he was describing; for.an encore the entertainer described "A Cockney's Visit to Paris." Pier.riette sang very tastefully "The Boy Guessed Right," a selection from "The Runaway Girl," and in response to a hearty encore delighted everyone with a dainty little song "Pansy Faces," The first part of the programme was then brought to a conclusion by the rendering of "A Clerical Friend," by Pierrot; his clever impersonation of the rural cleric was well received, and for an encore he gave another short sketch after the same style. During the interval and whilst the audience were doing their "turn" —the "Hat trick"—Pierrette whiled away a few moments on the banjo. The second part was opened by Pierrette in the "Congo- Love Song," a charming little darkey song of the modern type and one which one is liable to hear more of as time goes on; following this was a duet concerning "The Baby on the Shore," and a song which most are well acquainted with. For an encore Pierrot treated the audience to another song of the serio-comic class, "His Only Joke." By request Pierrette rendered in a. very taking manner "Sammy," and received a recall. "Riding Down From Bangor" by Pierrette was well received and .the evening's programme was brought to a conclusion by the singing of the duet "I'm Taking no Chances of Missing my Meals." The Pierrots are well worth a visit and everyone sould take the opportunity of bearing this talented couple. Real Estate, Financial ana Insurance Agent. Agent Commercial Union Assurance Co.. Ltd., of London, England. London Assurance Corporation. 41 Government St. THOS. D. SEDGER ARCHITECT Room 21, Five Sisters' Block, Victorias Malt Extract Lime Juice Two Summer Necessaries 25c. Central Drug Store, Douglas and Yates Sts. Telephone 201. WE SELL FIRE INSURANCE HEISTERMAN & CO. 75 GOVERNMENT ST. . Honors in thc Y.M.C.A tourney went to Mr. W. Fisher last Saturday, although they were thc re- „^^^___^^^__^_^_^ verse of "easy." Mr. IT. F. Pullen, his| Nelson Visitors Expected.—The opponent in the finals, put up a splendid | various eating houses in town bad game, and for a time seemed destined ( better prepare for a big and hungry for victory. The score was 6-4, 5-7, 6-1. crowd Monday.—Slocan Drill. —Services Appreciated: Mr. Christian Sivertz, secretary of thc reception committee of the Labor Day celebration, has written to Mr. Edward Cave, of the Victoria hotel, thanking him "for the very satisfactory way in which as caterer he served the luncheon in Victoria hall on that occasion." UNIQUE Manicuring and Hair Dressing Parlors Now Open at Room 2 McGregor Blk. Shampooing, Scalp Treatment and Massaging a Special by, Established 1895 The George Garter Co., Ltd. VICTORIA, B.C. Oriental Importers and Exporters Specialists on Tea, Camphor, Jute, Silk, Curios Etc. Merchandise Brokerage transacted with all parts of the world, Private cable codes to all points.