rZs ■ / o pf* fHE SLOCAN '.'"!■'' ■'H*» / VOL. II., No. ,36. -BE SLOCAN, B. C, DECEMBER 0, 1901. *2.00 IJEIt ANNUM. Coming In: 100 cases 40 per cent. Giant Powder 50 eases 60 " " " 25 oases Gelatine Dynamite, Giant. ON HAND: 60,000 feet Bennett's Fuse 20,000 Al Blasting Caps 8 dozen 5-lb Verona Picks. T. D. WOODCOCK & COMPANY, Hardware Merchants. SLOCAN, H.C. RUBBER FOOTWEAR Our otock ie complete and from the best Canadian and United States Manufactories. In U. S. goods we hare Womsocket, Qoodyear Qlove, and Wale's Goodyear You all know these as the most reliable (-roods jiirnod out in the U. States. . In Canadian wo handle only the bust, Lhe "Maple Leaf." Every Pair is Guaranteed. We cu i sell vou the highest grade Rubbers at the price others charge for .inferior goods, because we buy the quantities and pay cash. Xoni will save money by purchasing the rubbers we carry. W. T. Shatford 6c Co., General Merchants, Slocan, Vernon, Fairview, and Camp McKinnev, B. C. A. TORE -*w** »***$$$$&*&* *S*>-*-5-*-^-^--3»**-»**•-»' - -»-. sf Here's Yer Healths, in Water. % e • S • • Tae the Scott ies o' the Baby Ceety: Whan Scotsmen's backs w.erc nt tiie wa', In dnys, thank God, I.ing distant; Whan ('liairlio Stuart met. Iiis fa' AVi'clansmen owor persistent; Wii.in hidin' 'uia'.ighis Hielan' hills. Ilk puY j;ii' hunt ir cottar Drank o" the draught the bum disti.'s Wi', ''Here's oor I'rince," iu water. Come, fill a cogic tae the brim, An' Scotsman a'thegithcr The toast that gars oor een grow dim: "Scotland Dear, Oor Mitlier." Here's an ancient precedent Tribulation taught her, Drink the health the way it's meant— Here's her health, in water, Than rugged covenantin' chiels, Amang their rocks rcbidin', Whan unrclentin' stdger deils Had kept them a' in hidin' In caves an' dens, sent up their sang; An', as their bluid grew hotter, Swore godly niths tae richt their wrong, An' washed them doon wi' water. V Sae, fi'l ye, ilka mither's son. 1 An' toom yer glesses quickly, \| Here's thc richts oor laithers won r*JI Whan dangers clustered thickly. 2 We mayna pledge in iiskabaugh, * Whilk proves an unco faut'er, v Bit drink ''Oor Kintrn, King, an'Law," *"■ An', "Here's yer Healths," in water. ,) ( —R. T. ANDERSON. (J j- St. Andra's Nicht. s? •**>~* /■'<& x<''Si4L&&4£i&&4k&£:& •a-*4A_k*_*:_fc_fc_**.*_i-_s*_v'2t * **?"*C"^-^*^^«*^"«*?"&* ""*?995T5lv?55'C OUR ORE SHIPMENTS SUBSTANTIA*-. SHOWING MADE BT THIS DIVISION. I.»st Year's .Shipments Were 8847 Tons-* A Healthy Ks lilenee of the Life and Wealth of the Camp—Arllssgten th* Dlggest Shipper; Not a pound of ore was moved from tho division this weok,being the first blank to occur this year. The great cry is for snow, as there is any amount of mineral to go out. The Arlington, in addition to its second- class ore, bas IC cars ef high grade mineral to ship, and the Enterprise has considerable also, The "Exchange, Duplex, Bondholder and other properties have small jags of ore to come down so 6oon as rawhid- ing permits. Last year the exports from this division amounted to 21347 tons, made up from 10 properties. Following ie a list oi the shipments this year to date: MINK. Arlington Enterprise Two Friends... Black I'rince Bondholder Chajileau Speculator Phoenix VstM Esmeralda Hampton Fourth of July. Tamarac WEEK. TOTAT,,. 4606 020 40 155 M 15 10 23 20 2 12 12 b 5550 ing thc fall the electric ore finder was tested on the vein and the readings were that an immense ore chute existed farthor down the hill. With the Neepawa, Enterprise and Iron | Horse all working ina bunch, a most1 creditable camp has been formed, I giving Ten .Mile more lifo than it lias enjoyed since DOT. Impui'tisssl. RtWke ssss Arlington. News came dribbling down during the week that a rich and encouraging strike had been made on the Arling ton, on the east vein and in what is known ns the old Finch workings. The work on the Speculator demon, stinted that two parallel leads traversed the hill, separated 120 feet from each other. All tlio main work on tlie Arlington is on thc west vein and it is from there all the big shipments have been made. Drifting was | commenced lately on tho cast vein, j resulting iu the strike abovo record ed. There is upwards of a foot of I solid gnlenii in sight, carrying eon- jsideralile native silver and giving J high values. The Arlington 18 in a fortunate position, having two parallel chutes of rich ore now to draw upon. Manngnr Collom 1ms reason to be proud of his property. Wutssssss SsiS'ss Toil Fielding. Another lawsuit has arisen out of Arlington matters. Frank Watson hns commenced suit in Spokane to recover $1)700 from Con Fielding, oue ofthe original owners of the mine. of amid great acclaim. The wee una' hours were reached long before the gathering broke up, tho affair being voted n huge success. W, A. Galliher, M.P., made nn ex- ci'Ilent speech upon the duty of Can adians to upbuild their country; while Frank Fletcher, who had arrived from Nelson during tho day, made good his offer to give the city a free smeller site. Mr. Strachan ttns long on the genealogy ofthe human race and successfully proved that all good men were- or ought to have been —Scotch. The Nelson contingent declared they no.'er had a better time, us may lie judged from the following telegrams! "We arc na foil",we're no that full', but hobbled here in Slocan brew. Fletcher, Strachan and Galliher." Reply from Nelson i "Ve're rift guid; the dell tnk ye. Hut bring back a shipload o' Slocan brew." Dr. Forin to Nelson: "Loos a' wi'ye the oor? First dinner an' we're h.iin' a deil o'a time. Nelson contingent still sober." An Appeal ICnts-rcst. Notice of appeal h.'s been given in the ease of Manley vs Collom, over the Native* Silver fraction, IMnintiff Adverted defendant's application for a crown grant; had his title declared in the supreme court nt Nelson and continued in the full court nt Victoria. It, is now up to lhe supreme court At 0 tawa and will undoubtedly reach the privy council. The costs in the case have been heavy. MIMICS AND MININ!*.' A force of seven men is employed at the Transfer. The Hewett, Four Milo, is making regular shipments. American Boy stock is finding lots of buyers. It is on the jump. The Arliuuton has upwards of 16 carls-ads of high grade ore ready to come down. The management of tlie Speculator has decided to work that property as a shaft proposition. Overtures havo been made by tho Enterprise people to treat the ore from the Iron Horse. By the starting of the Neepawa and Transfer, 17 more men h.'ve been added to the payroll of the camp. The owners of thc Tamarac have received word that the bond on that property will be lifted on tho 15th. The Enterprise has its electric light plant running, wires being strung into all the buildings and workings. The Enterprise trumway is not running as smoothly as might be, as thc buckets require assistance in dumping. This defect will be remedied. There has been a change in tlio management at the Enterprise, both Supt. Of and Foreman McPhee being out. The new superintendent is named Mussen. Connection was made on Friday at the Speculator between the workings on thc east vein and thc big shaft and crosscut from tho west vein. It took 700 feet of drifting to accomplish it. F. C. Green, of Nelson, completed the survey ofthe Arlington workings passing through the Native Silver ground on Saturday, iiis report goes to both plaintiff and defendant in the suit of Manley vs Collom. Encouraging news comes from* tho Speculator, two feet of oro having been struck on the east vein. Wednesday. The strike was made just beyond the crosscut from thc wcs*. vein. The ore is coming up through tho floor uud promises to be permanent. lCnterprlHs. Mill Itssnislii*{. Trial runs have been made nt the Enterprise concentrator during the Inst week and it is claimed the test has been satisfactory. Tlie crusher hns been fed slowly, to permit ofthe ninchinery wearing into shape, and it is also ••sscrtcd thc tailings assay below what wns expected. On Monday a piece of steel got mixed up in tho crusher, smusliiiig one. of the jaws and causing a temporary shut down. The damage will soon be repaired. J. M. Willlssnss I».*sisl. A report reached the city Monday that J. .M. Williams, well known ia connection with the Chapleau, died three weeks ngo on the west const of Africa, lie had gone there to rerxirt on sonic mining property for an English company, but had been taken ill aboard ship and had died shortly after land it,g. ; I li 5 HI : 1 i I i '•: N i i ' • t: ii* Subscribe for Tine 1>kij.)., WW iw ■. ' lift.*:* H WahV'*' »BKW-'~si»,i mi*- • ;■*. •.! »*M.;: i ; If*-:' • l» ' 'i ■ AN HUMBLE HERO BY THOMA8 P. MONTFORT Copyright- 1901 by Thomas P. Monttort "Yonng feller, 1 can't make out that you got any call to worry 'bout Sim Banka an bis wife, an I 'low. Ifd be Jest aa well for all parties concerned If you didn't do lt I'm a-glttln along up In years myself, an I ain't lived all my life In tbls world without learnin one or two things. One of tbe tblngs I've done learnt is never to mix up In nobody else's business when I ain't got no Interest In lt, an another thing la never to bother myself 'bout what goes on between a man an his wife. I ain't so blamed smart as some, mebby, nor I ain't no derned Idiot asylum, an I know enough to know tbat 'bout tbe most dangerous place a feller kin stick bis nose is ln between a man an hit woman. He'd a dad burned sight better stick It In a steel trap. Yes, slr-ee! You bet be had." Turner paused, but Melvln offered no reply. Presently tbe former went on, speaking ln all seriousness: "You are a young feller, Mr. Melvln," he said, "an I guess you ain't bad no great experience wltb the world, so I'll Jest risk given you a little piece of advice. Whatever else you do In this Ufe an bowever many other mistakes you may make, be shore of one tblng, an tbat Is don't you ever go nn gtt mixed up In no mess with no otber man's wife. No matter wbat comes nor wbat goes, don't you ever do no slcb a thing as tbat, for as shore as you do you'll live to see the day wben you'll bitterly rue lt You mark my words for that" Melvln laughed at the old man's seriousness and turned tbe matter off lightly. He had no Intention of going to any dangerous extremes, and be felt tbat there was no occasion for til tbls sermonizing. However, tbere came a time in after days when those words came home to him with stunning force, and be wished with all his heart that he had heeded them. CHAPTER VTIL a cava, —WAKxiiiif a. What did It mean? This was tbe question 81m Banks asked himself ss he sat there holding that note in his hands, reading over and over the few lines It contained. What could It mean, and who conld have written It? Though Sim pondered these questions long, he was able to find no answer to tbem. The whole affair was wrapped In a thick and Impenetrable mystery which he could not solve. He felt however, that there must be something dark and unpleasant bock of It til, and a sensation of uneasiness took possession of him. After his experiences of that day, which had been a day of events to bis uneventful life, he was In a state of mind to expect all manner of curious and unaccountable happenings. Could it be possible that Louisa had tn Important secret that she wss keeping hidden from him? Conld lt be possible tbat she and some man bad formed a friendship, or at least on acquaintanceship, the existence of which they had guarded so well that he had never even so much ss suspected it? That the author of the note was a man he was assured from tbe first Tbe strong, bold cblrograpby and tbe language of the note convinced him of that Tbls much, and this much only, was clear to him. The thought that hia wife and some man should be linked together by a secret which no one else must share made his heart sick. To bis mind It smacked of a dangerous and unwarranted Intimacy, and lt caused him to surmise Uie possibility of unpleasant things. For tbe first time ln his Ufa be felt tbe bitter pangs of jealousy. It did occur to blm for a moment tbat the note might have been written by Melvln, wblcb was very natural considering all tbat bad happened tbat day and In view of the fact that Melvln waa the only strange man wbo had been at Beckett's Mill for weeks. A little reflection, bowever, decided him that he would bave to look further for the author. Melvln was a total stranger tbere, so what could Louisa know of blm or bis name? Sim said nothing to his wife that night about the note, but the next morning wben they were seated at the breakfast table be took tbe scrap of paper from bis pocket and banded it to her, remarking quietly: "Thar's somethln I found last nlgbt Loueesy, an from what 1 cu make out It must be youi"n." Louisa reached ont and took Uie note, and as she glanced over It 81m was watching her. He saw the color mount to her face, while her bead drooped until her eyes were fixed on ber plate. She remained silent and after a mo* menfs wait he said: "Loueesy, Is that your'nT Tbere was a abort pause. Then abe looked up. and Instead of answering his question sbe asked: "Where did you get Itr "I found It on the floor, where you'd likely dropped It ls!tyon*-"0r "Yet, It Is," she admitted hesitatingly* "Tben wbat doea It mean, an wbo Is tt from?" be demanded almost sternly. "Tbat I cannot tell you," sbe answered In low tones. "Why can't you?" "Because I have no right to tell." "No right to tell anything to your mnn, your own husband?" "Not that. You had as well say no more about It." 81m looked nt bis wife very hard for almost a minute, bis face rapidly changing color and a variety of thoughts flashing through bis mind. "Loueesy," he said at last "tbat note was wrote by a man, an I want to know what it means. I have a right to know." Sbe flashed blm a look full of resentment "Whether you bave a right to know or not" she replied, °you will never know from me." "Why?" "Because, as I have already said, I cannot tell you." "Can't tell me? Loueesy, wbat am 1 to think of such talk as that?" "You are to think wbat you please, I presume." "But what can I think when you and some man have a secret between you that I ain't allowed to share?" She fixed blm with ber eyes and wltb a scornful curl of ber lips retorted: "And what am I to think when you and some woman bave not only one secret, but many secrets, between you tbnt I am not allowed to share?" He looked at her In astonishment "Me sn some woman bave secrets!" he repeated. "Wbat do you mean by tbat?" "I mean Just what I say. Last nlgbt was not so long ago tbat you should forget wbat took place tben." "I don't understand you. I've never had a secret from you In all my life, much less a secret between me an any woman.** "Are you to sure of that?" "I am." "Tben yon must have forgotten Mary Mann." Sim's face flushed instantly, and bis head drooped. He bad forgotten Mary Mann, but now be remembered her, as well as bis meeting with her the nlgbt before. It was tbe memory of tbat " You will never know from tne." meeting tbat made blm blush, and be blushed, not for himself, but for her. "And your meeting wltb ber last night," Louisa sdded after a pause. "Wbo told you about that?" Sim asked Inconsiderately, thus admitting tbe truth of the charge. "Tben yon did meet her?" Louisa said. "Yes, but lt was not my fault Wbo told you?" "It doesn't matter wbo told me. Although yon soy you bave never bad a secret trom me, I am certain you would never have been the one to tell me tbat" "You're mistaken thar,Loueesy. Tbar ain't no reason on earth why 1 should not 'a' told you, an I'd 'a' done It Nothln happened at tbat meetln, so far as I'm concerned, that I'd be ashamed to tell to Uie whole world." "Not even your banging over tbe fence and making love to Mary Mann?" "1 never done It Loueesy, an anybody tbat went an told you any slcb a tblng told yon a p'lnt blank lie. 1 never made love to nobody In sll my Ufe but you." "Tbat will do for yon to tell, but you can't fool me. If you were not making love to Mary Mann last nlgbt wby were yon wltb ber?' "1 was Jest pussln along Uie street an she called to me." "And you stopped?" "Of course. Whnt else could 1 do?" "Notblng but stop and make love to ber." "I till you I never done any slcb t thing as mnke love to ber. You ask ber ir I did." Mrs. Ranks tossed ber head disdainfully. "I'll be apt to ask any woman such a thing as tbnt, and that woman In par tlculnr." "Waal, you needn't tben. But It wis jest like I sny. I uever dreamed "of niiiklti love to I ier." "Itut you stopped tbere with ber and bung over the fence and talked to her*'" "Wnni, s'pose I did. I couldn't belp myself I eoulilii i ji'Ki walk oo an leave ber while sin- wns Inlkln. could I?" "Certainly not when her talk was so sweet uml Inlfi't-fuliii* Yon must bave found It rial plin«JHil lo liuve ber assure ynu Hint I illsln'l love you. but thnt sin* Uiiiv m>fiu> tvoniQU wbo did." "I ilisln i I'.1 urn tfttl lii'i ■••■•• "Hy Inn"- *ttr ••nui li' "If I did hang over tbe fence an talk bnck to ber, 1 never said notbln out of tbe way an nothln to be ashamed of, nary a word;" "Some people haven't a very keen sense of shame." 81m paused for a moment Then be ssid very soberly: it i,n tlmt I didn't ' . nisi iiiidlscour- ■ i •• i. i. nit* sod talk* "Loueesy, you don't love me. If you did, you wouldn't nover believe the lies somebody's gone an told you when 1 tell you they are lies. A woman that loves her man ain't never a-goln to be lleve some old long tongued tattler ns ag'ln him. It's a gospel truth. If ever I spoke one In my life, when I say I nev er made love to Mary Mann, an I'd swear to It on a stack of Bibles a bun dred feet high. You ain't got no right to accuse rat* of any slch a thing." "But you have a right to accuse me of'something just as bad?" "I ain't never accused you of notbln, Loueesy, an you know It." "Not exactly in so mnny words, per baps, but you have Intimated It pretty plainly." "Me intimated that you made love to some otber man besides me?" "Something like that. You remember, 1 suppose, wbat you said about that note?" "I never said an I never meant that you loved somebody else." "I know what you think." "If I tbought slcb a tblng as that, would I 'a' told Mary Mann ylsteddy that she was a-Iyin when she said what she did? An last nlgbt wben Jim Thorn blnted at tbe same thing, do you know what I done to blm? I Jist knocked him down plumb fiat on bis back, an If they hadn't 'a' held me I'd 'a' stamped tbo very daylights oaten him." Louisa looked up, a surprised and pained expression on ber face. "Did Jim Thorn dare to say such a thing as tbat of me?" she cried. "He did." Sim replied, and, feeling sure of her gratitude at least be added: "But ho ain't never goln to say It no more, I bet I done settled him for that" "Yes," sbe said; "but you've gone and set everybody else to talking. I wish you had let Jim Thorn alone." Sim was amazed,.and the look on hit face showed it "Wby, my laud, Loueesy," he exclaimed, "you ain't almin to say 1 done wrong in knock!n Jim Thorn down, are you?" "You had better not bave done it" she replied, "and I wish you hadn't" "Waal, I'll be blamed! Wby, Pap Sampson an Hicks an Jason an all Uie rest, tbey all 'lowed I done Jest right an ever' one of 'em said he'd 'a' done jest like 1 did If he'd 'a' been in my place. Lord, I was counUn shore on you beln pleased 'cause 1 tuck up for you that a-way, an now yon don't think 1 ort 'a' done It! 'Pears like can't notbln I do please you, Loueesy, an ever* Ume I try to do somethln for yea I seem to make a mess of It" Sim's voice was so pathetic and his disappointment so evident tbat in spite of ber 111 humor, Louisa was touched. She looked at him, and there was an expression of pity and something like sympathy In ber eyes. Slowly and sadly sbe said: "Sim, It is a sad thing to say, and you may think It cruel, but Ood knows It Is true. It would bave been better for us both If we bad never met" "Loueesy!" Sim exclaimed fearfully, starting to bis feet all ln a tremble. "Wbat Is that you say? Barely yon don't mean them words." "1 do. and wbnt I say Is true. It would have been far better for us both If we had never, never met" He stared at ber a long Ume In silence, and be noticed that ber face was painfully white and drawn. His, too, be knew, bore tbe marks of a great dread and fear. "Loueesy," be said, his voice busky and scarcely audible, "for God's sake, don't say tbat! Remember, you are my wife. Pleasp take back tbem words. Say tbey'e not so." "I cannot, Sim, I cannot for I wonld only be lying If I did." Sbe folded.ber arms on the table and dropped ber bead on tbem and began to •ob. 81m stood watching ber, a sickening dread stealing over bim. Uncertainly be hesitated for a moment tben went to ber and put out bis band and began to stroke ber hair. Sbe drew away from blm, and a cold shudder ran over ber. He stood aloof and looked on ber, bis face painfully white and drawn and a bard, tense sensation clutching st bis heart "Loueesy." he said presently, "wbnt does tbls mean? Wby do you treat me like that?" Sbe mode no reply, but continued to sob. He reached out bis band again and placed It gently on ber bead, and again sbe shrank from blm as though his touch were poison. Her actloo cut blm deep, and a pain, sharp and poignant passed through bis soul. Wben he spoke again, bis voice wis low snd busky. "I/oueesy." he stld, "Is It true, as Mary Mann soys, tbat you don't love me none?" Sbe did not answer, and wben be bad waited a moment be repeated bis question. Tbls time sbe looked slowly up until ber eyes met his. Krom that moment tbere was no need for ber to speak. In ber eyes be only too plainly read her answer to bis question. Slowly, as one te a dream, be turned to leave tbe room. There was a queer sensation of emptiness about bis bead, and everything around blm bore a strange sir of unreality. At the door he stopped and put bis band up to bis forehead and for a full minute stood like one dated. Tben. turning bit eyes ence more on His wife, he ssid: (To be Continued.) The French government expocts to Institute communication with the French Central African colonies shortly by moans of wireless telegraphy across the Sahara desert. INVENTED THE LOOM THE "DRAW BOY" WHO REVOLUTIONIZED 8ILK WEAVING. Bow Joseph Marie Jacsiuard Foaaht POTerty, Sickness, Sorrow nud Re- verses and Finally Won the Battle of His Boer Life. Joseph Marie Jacquard will always be regarded as one of the foremost Inventors in the textile world and his loom bb one of the most brilliant of industrial Inventions. Few have ever accomplished such a revolution in Industry, and still fewer have by so doing alleviated the sufferings and improved the condition of their fellow laborers to the extent realized by Jacquard. Jacqnard was in the full sense of the word a self made man of the people, nnd it is this fact that makes the study of bis life particularly interesting to an American. Born In Lyons July 7, 1752, son of a silk weaver, be assisted bis father at the loom from his earliest years, noting as a "draw boy," as those workmen were termed who pulled the strings by which means the wurp was manipulated on tbe olsl looms so as to weave figured goods. Here he became familiar with all the woos of the "draw hoy's" life, and so deeply did they impress themselves oa bis mind that the desire to do away with this drudgery continued to be his leading thought throughout life. The boy's health gave wny nt the loom, so be was apprenticed to a bookbinder nnd later to a type founder. But the demon of Inventive genius bad already seised upon him, and he spent most of his time In tinkering and was regarded as hopelessly lazy by those around him. When Jacquard was twenty years of age, bis father died, leaving blm a small patrimony, with which the young man began weaving brocades on bis own account and soon after married. Bat he devoted most of bis time to tinkering around on his looms, and this, with bis inexperience, brought about bis business failure within a few years. Silk industry being at a low tide, yonng Jncquard had to accept work in a limekiln, while bis wife found employment in plaiting straw hats. In 1790 tbe idea of a loom that would do away with the "draw boys" assumed definite shape in Jacquard's mind, but bis extreme poverty rendered it impossible for him to construct a model at tbat time. However, be did not despair, and a copy of "Poor Richard's Almanac," which came Into his hands about tbls time, encouraged him all tbe more to persevere and to try to triumph in epite of bis poverty. Domestic afflictions now overwhelmed him. Having enlisted In tbe army for the national defense with his young son, hs saw the latter fall at his side in an engagement on the Rhine. Returning to Lyons Jacqnard arrived just in time to be at the deathbed of his wife. He was employed as day laborer la s factory and devoted bis evenings with great seal to the modeling of bis favorite Idea. Most of the work was done with a jackknife. In 1800 hie loom was finished. A model sent to Uie industrial exposition la 1801 brought bim a bronze medal and a call to Paris to repair tbe looms of tbe Conservatoire des Arts et Metiers at a salary of 8,000 francs per annum. While there be saw the loom with which Vancanson had vainly tried to solve tbe question which occupied Jacquard, and from this loom our inventor gained some new Ideas. He returned to Lyons and after two years' faithful work succeeds*] In bringing forth a loom which effectively solved the difficulty and enabled a single weaver to weave figured goods. The government at onee granted him a pension of 3,000 francs nnd a royalty of 50 francs per loom. To understand exactly the value of this invention it must be borne In mind that up to this time the weaving of figured goods required from live to ten workmen to each loom, most of tbem being employed in pulling the strings, by which means the warp was opened for the passage of the shuttle. A string had to be drawn for every passage of the shuttle. Thus the "draw boys" had to work rapidly. The pulling was heavy, necessitating a strained position and requiring the most painful exactness, as a single mistake would mar the figure. For this clumsy apparatus of strings and pedals, requiring the attention of a number of workmen, Jacquard substituted a contrivance as simple as ingenious, enabling a single workman to execute the most complex patterns as easily as plain goods. Not only wero the "draw boyB" dispensed with, but the goods were made with a finish and exactness which before were not even dreamed ot. However, in spite of Jacquard's complete success, his loom was neither generally taken up by manufacturers at once nor the invention bailed with delight by the weavers. Every new loom threw four or more workmen out of work. liven the "draw boys" preferred a life of torture and deformity to starvation. Jacquard was publicly assaulted hy his enraged fellow workmen aud almost prc- cipitnted into the lt.ione. Even Ihe COO* seil des prud'bomuies at one time ordered the destruction of the new loom to appease the wrath of the weavers. But Jacquard's loom, like every truly great Invention, was bound to triumph, and hy 1812 it bad firmly established itself throughout the Lyous workshops. Numerous lucrative offers were now made Jacquard from abroad, particularly from England, but be preferred remaining in Lyons, giving himself up entirely to his native town. Later on be purchased a small estate at Oullins, near Lyons, where he died Aug. 7, 1834. aged eighty-two years. It may be said that to Jaeqnard's invention is due not only the greatness of Lyons in the silk world, but the tremendous expansion of tbe silk Industry the world over as well. Its influence bas, however, not been confined to the silk world, tbe weaving of cotton, linen, wool, jute, etc., having been effected almost as much as tbat of silk. Not to Bo Desired. "My dear." aaid Mrs. Parvenu In her superior way, "I am surprised to see you ealiog that breakfast food." "But I like it," protested the unsophisticated Mr. Parvenu, "and wby shouldn't I eat it? It's strengthening, and tbe manufacturers make great claims for it." "They claim." said Mrs. Parvenu severely, "that it makes 'good red blood.' to use their own words." "Well. Isn't lhat what wa all want?" asked Mr. Parvenu. •'".lull's." snisl Mra Parvenn, "I'm sor* prised nt .you. You know ae well as 1 slo ih.ii ivli.it •■-•> want is aristocratic lilue Ijioo.I " USE OF PERFUMES. Tho Habit a Good One From m By- clenlo Standpoint. A considerable difference ot opinion exists in regard to the propriety of using scent upon the person. The practice is of orientnl origin and bad for its original object the desire to make thc person pleasing to tbe opposite sex. lt should be remembered tbnt the basis of all perfumes is an essential oil of some kind, derived either from flowers or leaves or artificially by a syutlii-tic process. In either case the essential oil is a powerful antiseptic and Dos«™_ disinfecting propertiesnot lew CaTZ than those of carbolic add itself 1,1 well known, tho essential oils absorb »t mosphorlc oxygen forming „n uustlll,; comp nd easily lensling oxygen for th. work of purification. Pine oil. eucalypti oil and turpentine act readily in this manner-a fact which probably accounts for the salubrity of the air of pine forests and eucalyptus woods. The UBe of scent by mnny women is ex cessivc and by men is looked upon » effenilnnte—a prejudice thnt we confess to shnring-and yet the question naturally arises, "As we study our environment to please the eye by color nnd natural effects and to please the ear by musical notes, why should we not make similar endeavor to please the nose by agree- able and fragrant odors?" Each sense may suffer offense, and there is no reason why each sense should not be equally defended in this regard. And tlie use of scent on the pocket handkerchief, which is where we commonly find it, is calculated to exercise a higher office th»n merely to please the sense of gm(.||, The handkerchief may easily prove a source of Infection, for it is made lo be tbe common receptacle of secretions from tbe nose and mouth, and the employment of an antiseptic hnndkerchief is pcrfs'ct- ly consistent with the dictates of com* mon bacteriological evidences. The liberal use of Bcent on the handkerchief Is calculated to make It antiseptic nnd to destroy the germs in It, owing to the action partly of thc spirit of the scent and partly of the essential oils dissolved in the spirit. Before, therefore, we con- demn the persons who UBe scent upon the handkerchief for practicing a foolish or luxurious habit we should remember that they may actually be doing K„od to their neighbors, by checking the distribution of infectious materials.—Lancet. Tlio Ghetto. Mr. I. Zangwill, the famous Jewish author, once wroto the following letter as to the derivation of the word "ghetto:" "I don't think any quite convincing ety- mology of 'ghetto' bas been adduced, though tbe most likely connection is with the 'ghetto,* or iron foundry, in the quarter of Venice to which the Jens were assigned in 1510. As this was tbe first compulsory Jewish quarter in Italy the others were called by the same name. Possibly it. may come from 'geto,' a bridle. That 'ghettore' means to purify gold and silver has also been suggested. But these two suggestions come to me only as I write." Making- a Steak Tender. If tender steaks cannot be obtains*^, buy good split bone steak and purshnse the supply two days ahead. Lny the steaks in a large platter, mix equal quantities olive oil and vinegar and pour over the steaks until every portion ii marinated. Allow them to stand in this from twenty-four to forty-eight hours in the coldest part of the refrigerator. Tho result will bo steaks in which every portion is as eatable as tenderloin. The spiltbonc is an Idenl boarding house steak: there is scarcely a morsel ot It tbat cannot be served. Poor Cbomplrlahl "Why. pa, ibis is runxt beef," exclaimed little Willie nt a dinuer on tho cvi*nlng when Mr. Chuinpleigb was present s* the guest of honor. "Of course," snid tbe father. "What of that T "Why, yon tnld ma this morning that jou were going to bring s 'niuttonhead' boms* fur slinni'i- 'bis eveuing."—l'kiladel* Ethiu Pre**.*. Tho government chemist of New '/calami has discovered a method of sterilizing eggs whish will keep them fresh for three years. Public opinion is never tongue-tied. NERVOUS HEADACHE Irritability, Sleeplessness, Feelings of Lassitude and Depression Weakness and Irregularity of the Bodily Organs. These oro the symptoms which point to a depleted nervous system. They tell of thin, weak, wat.ry "jlood, of wasting vitality and lack of energy and ambition. They warn you that nervous prostration, Ions- motor ataxia, paralysis and even insanity are possibilities of the fuiure. Mrs. Henry Clarke, Port Hope, Ontario, slates :—'*J havo used seven boxes of Dr. Chora's Nerve Pood for nervousness and a completely run down system, and can heartily recommend lt as a wonderfully eflectlvo treatment. Before using this remedy I had been In very poor health for somo months. I ss*emecl to have no enerjy or ambition, felt tired and listless most of the time, and could scarcely drag invself about the house. I was weak, irritable and nervous, could not sleep well, and felt discouraged about my,health. l>r. Chase's Nerve Food has token away thete symptoms and given back my usual health and vigor, consequently I endorse it fully." Dr. Chase's Nerve Food Fills tiie shrivelled arteries with new, rich blood, strengthens and revitalize** the norves by forming new nerve force and gradually and thoroughly overcomes disease and weakness. It foruvs new healthy tissues and gives a well rounded form and clear, healthy complexion to all who uso It. 60 cts. a box 0 boxes for $1.50. At all dealers, or *ftrimanson, Bates _ Co., Toronto. An Offer to Men. T HAVE always given proof of anything that I claimed for my Electric A Belt, because I know that there are people who claim t great deal| more for their remsdtes than tbe truth would justify. If you want a remedy which will cure you, it seems wise for you to take ths ono that has cured others. I have published thousands of testimonials from cured patients, and I will pay $1,000 in gold for evidence showing that I have ever used a testimonial which wu not true and honest Dp. MoLaughlln'e Eleotrlo Belt Cures Rheumatism, Lumbago, Pains and Aohes In any part of the Body, Weakness ln any part of the Body, Tired Feelings, Sleeplessness, Premature Old Age, Weak Stomach, Weak Kidneys, Loss of Vim, Ambition and Youthful Fire. don't ask any man to buy my appliance on a speculation. I know tha it will cure these troubles and I want my pay only when the cure ___ is complete. I don't ask you to try it ono month, nor two months, but long enough to curt you, and when I have cured you you can pay me. If I la.il in my task it's my loss, not kours. All you lose Is your time, and if my Belt fails to cure you you will have the satisfaction of knowing fthat tht best, strongest and finest electric body appliance in tht world—ons with 50,000 cures to its credit- list failed, and that there is no cure for you in electricity. Remember, my terms aro PA Y WHEN CURED. FREE BOOK I I have just completed mr beautiful Illustrated Book telling how It cures the weakness of men and women. It's worth reading. I will' send it closely sealed FHK1" ninn. request. (Jail, If possible, and I will explain what my Belt will do. Call or write to-day, (FREE TEST OAllTlflN Beware of oonoernii offering a thinplooo of folt nss a subst.lt.uto for my muhlon oloctrodes. 'ni-^olii**pooverln'i-""''l •Wsew S EViSi uaodonlyUs dlsirulso their tsars niotat IsllsUrlni* olentmlcs. Tlio*/havo to ho Hoakwl in water, whloh qulokly UNor-i and leaves tbem without ourronU My cushion olootrndoa aro my vxoluslvis (nvontlsin ansl suliimoL Im linltatod. . Inrt It ysro havo onss of thoso old stylo. lsllMicrlnKliolts I will tako It In trailu fnr ono of mlno, I do this not that, tho old bolt Is of any «*■**•;?■] It Is not, but to establish tbo valuo of my f-oosls with peoplo who havo boon misled by tho falHo clulm* of oOiiuorii* soiling a ohoap. woru-i Offloe Howe—* sMSs. to MO pun. DR. M. B. MCLAUGHLIN, 130 Yonge St., Toronto, Ont. The Drill. SI.OCAN, BltlTISH COLUMBIA. NO REASON TO FEAR. Precantlone Will Be Taken to Pre- rent Postmortem Uislslsery. The uniformed functionary who is in command of a regiment of bellboys at a local hotel takes pride in the mouthful of jewelry that Is displayed every time be gi ins. He had bail luck with his teeth io earlier life, and seveuil Ivories have been replaced with gold fillings. An acquaintance, one of thc prominent regular boarders at the hotel, noticing the animate.! showcase the other day, remarked: "I am afraid, enptniu, that after you arc dead and burled yon won't remain long in your grave. Some one will dig vmi up for tbat ({old in your mouth. You'll be worth more dead than you aro alive." Hnstns laughed so henrtily at this that the ji'ivelry display dazzled the eyes of ths* guest "Oli. no, sab," he said, "dey won't dig me up, sah—no, Bah, cawse I'se gwlne teli be incriminated, I am. Ah'll Jos' fool all ilose gold buntabs. Dey's dun got mail ulidah down at do creamery long time ngo."—Detroit Free Press. Mi wliut ynrsl Mr flliicl BSTVi: tlmn er 111 Sill Vs -His II go- John's Opinion. «. flowes— For mercy sake, John. have you been doing in thc buck nil the evening? . Howes—Yon see, dear, It wns so i more Interesting to hear whnt the ills said nhout you and your mother in listen to what you and your inoth- nl to say about tbe -servants thut I il a good deal longer than I mennt ta nm Transcript Awful Effects. "Hnw does your daughter like tbe nil* cross pe sbo bought of as tbe other iln y7" ••'J'lint's wbat I came to talk to you n! ■■ i. Say. wbat will you allow me lor it ii I bring it back? She took n lossk thrniirb it at a drop of wnter, and shs-'s bail f'.iir horrible nightmares since."— Cbk-uiro Tribune, Wire Fences. Wire fences were In limited nso Is the neighborhood of Philadelphia ao far I ack as 1810*. The wire used was maiiif.ictured by White & Hazel at their wlreworks at tbe falls of Schuylkill. Sickness. The average amount of sickness ln hum: u life Is nine days out of the Tear. I I ..I'eve MINARD'S LII-JIME-ix will cure every case of Diphtheria. MUS. KEUBEN BAKER. Itiverdalo. 1 relieve MINARD'S LINIMENT will produce growth of hair. MRS. GHAS. ANDERSON. Stunloy, P. E I. I 1-ul'eve MINARD'S LINIMENT is Uie best household remedy on siirtli. MATTHIAS FOLEY. <>ii City, Ont. Both coal and tobacco smoke are very injurious to lacquered surface . Tho*, S shin, of Egliugt. n, says: "I hare removed ten corns from my feet with Holo- wny'ts i Yrn Cure." Reader, go thou .and do llk.-wiMJ. The fellow who falls in love often lint'i, siilliculty ln getting on his feet again. HARD'S UNDENT CITS Daflnl It *-i*s*m» paradoxical but It is true thnt when a man is so set in his views that we cannot turn him we call i.im a crank. SKE1TIOISM.—This is unl.applly sn ige uf skepticism, bnt there la ono point spun which pereone acquainted with the sub- *•*"*'• siiree, namely, that J)r. Thomas' Ecloc- irlc Oil la a msdkslne which can be relied upon to core a oough, remove pain, heal s-iros i,f various kinds, and benefit any in- flann',1 poitlon of tbe body to which It Is •Willed. Olisen-ntion leads to tho conclusion thnt n political job is not hard after you Rot It. Beware of Ointments for Catarrh That Contain Mercury, »« nu ri-ury will siiroljr destroy tho sense of smoll '""I. 'ii|ili.|ily- Kins reputable lslsyt.is.sasi*, satlsn iIisissiskss IlilssUUsnfsim to tlsst psosl full Cisn psss* •'livafrsim them. Hull's Catarrh Curo. fisulsired hy V. J. Cheney * C"ss.,Tols*1o, 0 , 'Ins nss mercury, nnd is taken Internally, •'I Ily 114,011 Use Islossd anil mncoiis stir- ■r 11,,, -.ystoiri. In buying Hall's Catarrh urn ymi srettbogsinuiiisi. It Is tsikon ''Is, mid made In Ts.l.**** UMIMEHT for Bile Ertm.cn •'•"--Clarice, you know I havo al- w"-.vh thought a groat deal of you, anil i hnvs. nattered myself you think not unfavorably of mo. May I-wlll yon is, my wlf0 ? li„, w'nat a start you (rave me, rv t Do you know, I thought v Wor« Koing to ask me to lend y01* some money. A. DUKL IN THE SKY. wrTrurts.^1,0 b™tl-ow-eamo into tho world the same tiny, the same hour, and the tVTT!' |W *PP*-"wed before tlie tent of Pedro Longman, a showman, who traveled from village to village with ed 1& ttcrob"*t8' W""Pd train- ;;-What; can you do?" he asked ity » Ue re-luirin8 Bkili ^d agil- nn'nAvl „at is 8li-vin& a Kr^ deal. abuit r me an ovidence of y°ur The words were scarcely spoken wben thoy made a perilous leap over his head, turned a double somersault, and landed in smiling precision before him. Pedro was delighted; the engagement was soon concluded at a very small weekly stipend, the brothers saying: "Pay us what you please; you must decide that." i-rom the advent of those two unknown (for no one knew their real mimes —they simply Btyled themselves Dick and Dock) good fortune seemed to smile on this traveling show. In truth, it was impossible to imagine anything more graceful and daring than these young acrobats, whether suspended from the trapeze, flying through the air, or leaping and vaulting in the most wondorful manner—they seemed as one body animated by one will; then with incomparable grace they would light on their feet, nnd, hand in hand, receive the plaudits of the delighted crowd, while golden louis. bouquets and billets- doux, thrown by dainty hands, would fall in the sawdust ring. But these pur fumed billets never had tbe honor of being opened—not even their seals broken—for Dick and Dock seemed utterly oblivious to blondes or brunettes, and when not in the arena, were always studying their profession or practicing new feats of strength and agility. Nevertheless, they were good comrades with Joannot, the clown; with the cannon-ball man and with the colossal fat woman, who was no other than madamo Pedro herself. Amid all this udnltation only one person seemed indifferent to their attractions and that was Nita, the only daughter of Pedro, the most exquisite little darling you can imagirte in her rowcolored gauze, spangled with gold; sbe looked like some aerial creature flying ronnd tbe ring, leaping through the hoops of paper. Fresh as a rose and changeful as a butterfly, she mockingly teased the brothers, sometimes running after Dick, sometimes leaping on tbe trapese behind Dock. Very cold and correct they silently received her coquetries, never showing the least familiarity to the daughter of their patron. Time rolled on, aud gold rolled into the coffers of Pedra. He was growing rich, and often wondered at the indifference of Dick and Dock, who had never asked for an increase of salary. This mercenary Spaniard, Pedro, could understand why a man would toil for profit or position, but to work for little or noting was unnatural—there must be something behind it Suddenly u thought struck him. They were striving to establish a reputation, and would then set up a business for themselves. He must retain these valuable assistants by a bond not easily broken. "I will give them my daughter Nita. Sapriste I she can only marry one of tbem; which shall it be? Dick is stronger than Dock, but Dock is more agile and graceful." Then Pedro took a decided resolution apd laid his dilemma before the brothers, 'Which one of yon will marry my little Niur Dick and Dock exchanged looks, then one of them said: "In ten days we will answer vou."- "Ah, yes," confirmed the other; "in ten days." "That's all right," said Pedro. "After the balloon ascension; I understand." Pedro had arranged with an aeronaut for a balloon ascension, a trapeze to be attached to the car, on which the brothers wonld perform their wonderful feats five hundred meters above the earth. Naturally, they wished to wait until after this jierilous adventure before they could decide Shut up in a court they daily practised those dangerous exercises which were to augment their renown and the pocket- book of their employer. The day of the exhibition arrived—a perfect sea of faces—the baloon on the centre swaying like a bird trying her wings. Wihl shouts of enthnsiasm as Nita itiipcnrcil in her (-fold-spangled costume, dexterously driving the chariot containing the two brothers. She was more beautiful aud coquettish than ever in her rose colored gauze—perhaps in contrast tsi Dick and Dock, who were dressed in black velvet, lightly touched with silver lace—rather a funeral costume for such a festive occasion, but probably chosen because they would lse moro clearly outlined on the bright blue Hrt V. Leaping to the ground, tho brothers gracefully salute tho crowd; then, turning to Nita. they kneel before her and griui'fiillv kiss her hand—something they had never done Is-fore. The iiiTsiiiiint mounts his ear, follow s.il by the two brave ncrsslsats. "Let her loosel" A moment's rdlonos—then ili'iifening shouts of enthusiasm as tho balloon cleaves the air. Two young and gnoslOl forms clinili through the cordage or the car SOtTappear upon tho trapeze. Their grace am audacity were marvelous. With fsildesl arms they stand racing each other, very pale but very determined; a slight motion of the hips maintains their oquili brium. Dick wus tne first to speak. "You love Nita 1" "Yos, and you- "Love her ami cannot give her up. "And I will not," answered Dock, "Then fate must decide-the survivor will take her." fc They step back the length of the tra t)eM—a knife clasped in their right hands-anil in bitter anguish gusto upon each other, utterly careless ol the wind that swayed the trapeze back and forth, of tlie yawning gulf below. Then, with panting breath and gleaming eyes, they r_h upon each other, still clinging to the bar that bends beneath their weight; a frightful struggle ensues; cheer after cheer from the wlnunng ^crowd Nita wildly applauding with the others. Then they stand motionless for a moment when by '• *wUm movement, Dick mak 'Dock lose his hold and fall b.X.itl.otr..r..v l',,.atont, tho strongest, abovo all tho cleverest man Is he who knows how to wait. WRITE USA LETTER If you nre interested in anythinsr in tho Jowollry line and we will send you our new, up-to-date CATALOGUE which will make Xmas buying easy for yon. There you see many of the very latest designs and our price is tho lnwe-st in Canada. You have oar (juarantoe with every article, and It not suitable, money will be refunded cheerfully. ::::::::: D. R. DINGWALL, Ltd «•** Two Stores 684 MAIN ST. WINNIPEG. A Oood Mamory. A highland girl, who had bees ta service in Dundee and had gone to a place further south, culled upon her old mistress on her way north to visit friends. .. She was invited to take dinner with the family, ami her old master asked a blessing on the meal as usual, when the girl said: "My, maister, yo maun has' a gran' memory. That's the grace yo snid when I was here sax years syne." llonii ssr llu- Wise. No slogree of knowledge attainable by man ia able lo get him above the want of hourly sissistnnce.—Johnson. Ns-xt. In import since to freedom nnd justice is popular education, without tvliisli neither JuatlOS nor freedom can lie permanently maintained.—<"ur- flaldi Ho ia great who can do what ho wishes; lie is wise who wishes to do whut he can.—I Maud. All Mlgllslr. TUherington— And if tho person is bald, then you uro unable to tell bis future? Fortune Toller—Oh. nol I take a lock of his whiskers—there never was a whisl i'1-les.s baldhcailcd man. F'or all misfortunes thero are two romsdlss—time and silence. When a fool hen takes a notion to sit She doesn't caro whether there arc any eggs in the nest or not, and some men are built on tho samo plan. Tho blood of an eel injected into a vein Is a dondly poison to man. Sozodont Tooth OtZc Powder ■**•*•»»' Good for Dad Teeth Not Bad for Good Teeth Ssitodosst I,ii|'i'.I jv IJirge Liquid anil Powdar ;;c All store* ur by in.il! lor list prlca. basrspto Isir postage jr. HALL & RUCKEL Mew York, ♦♦:< ♦ x y y y y y y ♦K"-,X*"*H"K'--*'H"K^ MUSIC FOR THE HOLIDAYSJ I X y Onr Mr. Hatcher Is now in the east selecting a stock of pianos and organs for holl- slisy.-s. Anions*: his selection will be a laree number of the latest styles of the WILLIAMS' PIANO)-) famed for their pure, full nnd lasting tone. Our new stock will begin to arrive about Dec. 1st nnd it will be well for those interested to call early. Out- of-town customers will receive our best attention and all enquiries will be promptly answered. We Bend catalogue and price list on request. We handle several different makes of organs and will be pleased to quote prices delivered anywhere. We have a number of good second hand organs and pianos, in good repair, some as good as new, at very low prices. Your credit is good with us, no matter where you live : : .* : : FORRESTER & HATCHER 11 Y. M. C. A. Blk, Portage Ave., tVinnipeg. Eid.-odge "B" Sewing Machines. ( •!► yjdlrt, MHO tlLfUuAf &*£ **& «, eioasrht if *W +ffar 'Kd^mis . The E. B. EDDY COMPANY, LIMITED STEEL WIRE HOOP -TUBS and PAILsS- t'ost only a fraction more than those wltb tbe old iron band. Tbo HOOPS CANNOT FALL OFF All siacs may bo had from Winnipeg wholesalers. TEES & PERSSE, AGENTS, WINNIPEG. THE "OXFORD CHANCELLOR mm STEEL RANGE Hae won an enviable reputation-in tho Stove world. In Ite contraction every important improvement has been added which bas made it the most desirable steel range for domestic use. Every detail has been carefully studied to make it efficient, and we ore proud to offer it to yon as a model of steel range contraction at a reason* able price. We make this magnificent steel range as illustrated with four or six No. 9 cooking holes. It has a large copper reservoir, is fittssd with improved duplex grate to burn any kind of coal: the oven is largo and is lined with asbestos boarfl. jzn It will bnko biscuits in' -THREE MINUTES nsiag a very small quantity of coal. Price as illustrated, j% 1 with i No.» cooking holes $5B.OO { p; 9;^B* (to burn coal or wood) sj " 6 No. 9 We give a guarantee with every range sold stove dealer, write us for further particulars. ~BO" OO Jat.Wpg. If not kept in stock by your local THE 0"CT*R.N_1*"5"" FOXJTSTX3-R~Y CO., Limited,Winnipeg "What is a conjunction?" asked tbo teacher. "That which joins together," was tho prompt reply. "Give me on illustration," said the teach it. Tho up-to-date girl hesitated and blushed. "Tbo marriage service," she said at last. THC WIRE, THE 'PHONE, THE MAIL •uVVV OUR business to-day is an entirely different affair from what it was ten years a-jo; it has expanded until we are in touch with all points of Canada. The Telegrikph. the Telephone, and Ihe Ms\ll bring us orders from thous&nda of fn.r twvsvv pn. Irons. Through our Catalogue and thc Mail wc can furnish you with the very newest and choicest in Diamonds, Watches, Silverware and Jewelry. Money cheerfully refunded In full If desired. R.YR.IE BROS.. Cor. Yongo svnd Adel&ldo Streets, T O R. O N T O . Customer—Say, a month ago you told me this material would wear, and here it is, nearly gone I Snippa—Nearly gone in a month ? Well, if that isn't we>aring, wbat Is ? If your children moan and are restless during sleep, cmiplsd when awake with a loss ol appetite, paiu countenance, picking of the nose, etc., you may ds'iiend upon it tbat the primary cause of the trouble ie wo:ma. Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator effectually removes these peete. at onoe relieving tbe little sufferers. r—- Some people only k*ow by hearsay tbat it is more blessed to give than to receive. f*ri>f*n lea. Orecn, or gunpowder, tea Is col- lorcd by a mixture of Prussian blue ami ObjnOH soupNtoiie, which is milled during the proCOM sif llring. Msssrts'nt People of humps*. Tho Laplander*"* are tho shortest people, in BuropOi tho men averaging four foot eleven Inchei In height, ami t'io Women two iiis'.lies I. .v.. Mil*, nut. "I'm tlroil out," snld the nuthor. "Never inliid," replied his fiieud, "the public Is In tho Biinio Uxl" The sorrow of to-day makes tho happiness of tomorrow. Alloway & Champion BANKERS AND BROKERS WINNIPEG. Write to tw for prices of SCRIP. Get onr List of Lands. Stocks and Bondj Bought and Sold. We can furni-'h llio exuet amount of Scrip for nny payment ou Dominion Lands. Uo not pay cash. AGENTS WANTED WANTED, Aifimt. for tho i-alo of Hardy Riissims iplilun, currants, j(oo.si*l)i*rrio-s. ornamental tn-c.s ■mil ws-d l'uliitors. Kvi-ry wilosman hasexolu -ivis terittoqr. Samplis smtill frs'ii. Oood pay, Wn aro ono of tlio oldest established Ilrmn in Oat-da, Appply now. PELHAM NURSERY CO. Toronto, Out. N. n.r,/tatofcno free, Fisrmers can mako good mssnny slminir tliolr slack season. P.N Co. Quite OilierwUe. Slis*—Sn she lefiisi-.l you'.' Hi* -Yen; slut snid she didn't have the heart tsi marry nn;.- MonslroDs Wares. The travel tlmt burl themie'lv"vi aeatnst "Lot's Wife," sine of the Mariana islands, drench It tss its topmost pinnacle, about 350 feet nlsnve seo level. The tie'iueiiilom ni >'f sssini-liiiii's runs at linker Island, even Without any ItrODf wind, or perhaps thc* wind blowing from a contrary direction. An Unbroken wall of water tivonly-livo feet liiuli and ouc-quartor of s mile long mils iu. threatening to deluge the Island nnd affording ono of the Blandest 8i-*!its Imaginable. These waves are sold to he due to lhe southwest monsoon blowing Niuiurjy lu thc China sea, many miles a wny. The average actress' diamonds aro about as real as her complexion. Indifference is tho heart sleeping. f W- 1 •' W. N. U. No. 852. ViW. DRILL, SLOCAN, B. C, DECEMBER r., 1001. •i*ffi * tt I' ll t l,fn THE 5L0CAN DRILL ...C. E.^MiTiii'itiNii.*,•.•••, Editor and Prop, IS roaLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT jSLOCAN, - - - i B. C. Legal Advertising 10 cents a line for Jthe first insertion nnd 5 cents a line each .subsequent insertion. Certificates of Improvement, V each. Transient advertisements at same rates .as legal advertising. locals will be charged 10 cents a lino i'or each insertion. Commercial Kates made known upon application. The Subscription is *2 per year, strict- ly in advance; $2.50 a year if not so paid. Address all letters to— THE SLOCAN DRILL, Slocan, B. C. DRILL POINTS. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6th, 1901. A pencil mark in (he space .opposite will be an indication to you that ye editor ■considers there is something coming to him on yonr subscription. Kindlv acknowledge in cash and oblige. -SIIITUIUAL UKOl'PINUS. Three deals aggregating $90,000, and the starting up of two more properties is the record of the camp for • the past two weeks. The year is ending in great shape. It would pay the Dominion government to smuggle Inspector Barrv over from Buffalo to givo them a few pointers on an alien labor act. After .that thev--*_©uld cnltivato a starch .diet, so as to give them a backbone sjto enforce the law. Premier Dunsmuir and his miners at Alexandra have come to terms, their differences having been amicably adjusted. Compulsory arbitration would settle all industrirl disputes just as quickly and the country would be the gainer. \ Col. Prior has been unseated in -Victoria for tho Dominion house. Tlie .plant is: Templeman will resign from s the senate, be returned for the commons and go In tbe cabinet. Dunsmuir will resign premiership here and Prior will take it up. Looks verv nice and smooth. Like -all beginners, Slocan'a'city .dads have made an error, being in ,connection with the revision of the -first municipal assessment. Fortunately it has been a mistake that has cost but little and will have no untoward consequences. The experience gained has been cheaply acquir ,cd and will prove useful. The customs revenue for the Dominion during November was $303,- 231 greater than for the same period last year. The increase in the five months since June was nearly $1,- .-000,000 over the same period in 1900, The figures are $13,295,(376 for 1901, ,and $12,302,640 for 1900. Exports have also increased to an appreciable .-extent, all testifying that Canada's .trade is in a healthy condition, Two bodies were sent out of Rossland in one day last week, of men .losing their lives in mines worked by inexperienced aliens. There has been a constant series of mishaps in ,thc properties ever sincc.the Missour- .ians arrived, causing loss and suffering. It was u disgrace in the first .place for the authorities to permit tbe laws of the country to be violated by tbe wholesale importation of the aliens, and a shame in tho second place because it could be easily surmised the. incompetence of the men would result In disaster. Tlie Alien Labor Law, as Interpreted and enforced by the Liberal government, is a snare and delusion. A commendable service in tho in rtcrests ofthe camp was performed by James Baker while on his recent visit to Denver, Col., attending a .•meeting ef the executive board of the Western Federation of Miners. He took with him specimens of ore from -25 different properties in this dry ore belt,and so highly were they thought -of that tho executive purchased a handsome cabinet in which to display them. The cabinet has been placed in a prominent position in the Mining Exchange buildlng.receiving .much attention from a host of mining .men and favorable comment from the press. Mr. Baker will be again vis ■Ring Denver after a w.hile and will be pleased to tako other samples of ore with him. Such an exhibit will, .extensively advertise the camp nnd attract the attention of men who are -on the lookout for new fields of in A'estjjiejnt, AH hats selling below co6t. Bennett & Co, A Socialist league has been organized at Sandon. The average daily school attendance is about 74. Has anybody heard anything of W. K. Richmond ? The foundations of the new skating rink have been. laid. J, D.Moore, inspector of roads, came in on Tuesday evening. Tom Montgomery left on Saturday for Grant's Pass, Oregon. The Socialists have captured the city government ivt Northport. The Slocan is getting quite a heavy tonnage of ore from the Bosun. Dan Harrington, late foreman at the Arlington, has gone to Boston. The next big event in the city is the Hogan's alley banquet at Xmas. Supt. Downie passed through to Nelson Saturday in his private car. Thc Sunday school children are practising for their Xmas entertainment. Born.—In M. U. Hospital, on Nov. 29, the wife of II. J. Lipsett, of a daughter. All the furniture was taken out of the Victoria Hotel on Friday and Saturday. Services will be held in tho Methodist church next Sunday, morning and evening, Born.—In the suburb of West Slocan, on Nov, 30, the wife of G. M. Gething, ofa son. The first issue of the Marysvillc Tribune has appewed. It presents a first-class appearance. A. York & Co. will hold their sixth annual shooting match for poultry on Dec. 21,23, and 24. Mark Manley left yesterday for Nelson and Spokane, lie will after wards go on to Boston. S. S. Fowler, engineer of the London & B. C. Goldflelds, went up to the Enterprise Wednesday. Tho band boys serenaded Paul Hauck and wife at their hbme in Brandon, Tuesday evening. R.E. Allen has removed thc blacksmith shop from the corner cf Arthur street to alongside his stables. Service will be held in St. Paul's cliurci next Sundav, morning and evening. AV. II. Ileclley, yienr. Thc AVestcm Federation of Miners has determined to stand by the men in the Rossland-Northport strike. Regular monthly meeting of the board of trade will be held next Monday evening, at the city hall. Born.—In Slocan, on Dec. 5, the wife of Con Murphy, of a son. There are strong hopes for the recovery of the father. AV. A. Galliher, M.P., has promised the Rifle Association a government grant o' $150 towards improving the rifle range. F. AV. Goodsal. of Pincher Creek, was here on Saturday. He owns several lots in the burg and was hunting them up The dance given by thc Band boys, Thanksgiving night, was fully as successful as former eve nts and netted a.good round sum. City Clerk Foley turned over tlie municipal voters' list to Mayor York, Monday night, for revision. There are 242 names on the list. Report has it that Freddy Rothor- mel has fallen heir to a fortune by the death of a relative and will return here shortly to reside. James Baker returned on Tuesday from attending a meeting of the executive of the Western Federation of Miners, held at Denver, Col. Trial runs have been made of late of the Enterprise concentrator and the machinery is wearing down into shape. The trials have been satisfactory. By tho fall of a huge boulder, L. Kreton was killed and M. Gror.1. severely injured last week, while employed on the K. & S,, near the Last Chance siding. Citv Clerk Strachan, of Nelson, accompanied by Mrs. Strachan, were in the city for several days during the week. Mr. Strachan was interested In the court of revision. The Socialists had a lively debate on Tuesday evening, upon' the advisability of fusing with either of the old parties to obtain certain objects. The verdict was against fusion at any and all times. Died.—At New Denver, on Dec. 8; Miss Robcna Mowat, aunt of C. F. Nelson, aged CI years. She was fa miliarly known to all ns "Auntie," and her death is deeply mourned. Hers was a kindly soul and aiovinu disposition. Bennett & Co. wish to call attention to drawing contest to take place Xmas time. Tickets are given with $1 purchases on a handsome pattern hat and doll; with $2 purchases on gentlemen's smoking jacket and Bilk piano cover. A meeting wns held in the Music Hall. Wednesday evening, when a qUHcIrille club wns formed, with It. I. Kirkwood as president, II. Clove secretary-treasurer, and li. K. Allen. L. II, York and J. A.Vork executive committee. Billy Hicks will be floor manager. The first dance will be given Friday night and the second on the 27th. Dancing commences at 8.30 sharp. Tickets may be purchased of H. Cleve. Development on Tisussfor. Active development has commenc ed on the Transfer, S. Norman giv ing it his personal supervision. Two levels have been started lower down the hill than the old workings and both will soon be opening up the lead, The prospects for the group are very bright. Iron Horse In Luck. Tlie Iron Horse is in luck. The ore struck in tho upraise has continued right to thn wash, ranging from four to 10 inches hi width. A shaft is now being sunk through the wash to connect, with tho raise. Fifteen men aro employed at tho property. HIKING RECOUDS. Appended 19 a complete list of the various records registered nt tho local registry office, H. P. Christie being mininj*- recorder: LOCATIONS. Nov 30.—sSoudan No 1 fr.lst n f Lemon A R Bolderston. — ASSESSMENTS. Nov 30—Evening Star fr No9, South- n Chief. TRANSFERS. Nov 25.—Great Western ";, B Stubbs to Mrs Emma Gray. 26— Notice by T J Smith, for the V & M Mines, that they claimed tbo Champion group, provided W Lee staked the property while working for thorn. * King Billy %, C Ward to lt II Brett. ern Gwiilim 6c Johnson, MINING ENGINEERS AND ASSAYERS. Slocan, - - B. C J.M. B. A. Sc. Provincial Land Surveyor & Mining- Engineer, SLOCAN, - ■ B. C. Notice. NOTICE is hereby given that 00 daw after date I shall apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands ami Works for permission to purchase -50 acres of land, unite or less, in the West Kootenay district, and described as follows: Commencing at n post about one quarter of a mils* east of the city of Blocs li, and adjoining the townsite of Brandon orr the north ; tlience 20 chains tvest ; tlienco 20 north; thence 20 chains enn; tlienco 20 cliains south to tl.o point of commencement. Dated this 17th dav of October, 1001 MRS. V. C. HACK LI KF Notice to Public. NOTICE is hereby given that I have no travelers on the road lolling goods for me, nnd the public is herewith warned from purchasing Jewelery,Watches,etc., from any person or persons making any representation to the contrary. Send your orders, particularly for holiday gifts, direct to me. J. J. WALKER Nelson, r?.C., Nov. 23rd, 1001. Notice to delinquent Co-owner To A. E. Hillmnn, or to any person or perions to whom lio may have transferred his one-quarter interest in the Great Northern mineral claim,situated at the head of the fifth tiouth fork of Lemon ere. k, Slocan City mining division. You are hereby notified that we have expended the sum of four hundred and ten dollars in labor nnd general improvements upou the above mentioned claim, in order to hold snisl minimi claim under the provisions of the .Mineral Act, and if within 90 days from the date of this notice you fail or refuse to contribute your proportion of such expenditure, together with nil costs of advertising, your interost in said claim will become the property of tho subscribers, under section four of an act entitled "An Act to amend the Mineral Act, 1900." Dated this 2nd dny uf December, 1901. EMMAGKAY.A.R.BOLOICRSTON, 6-12-01 T. BLENCH, E. II. STUBBS Slocan License District. VfOTICr* i.s hornby driven tbat tlie undnrmen- *■" lisini'il persons*, linvo rondospiillcistion uu* sli'i- thn iiriivi.ssissnis sif tins Lli|iiiir Lis:niiK» Aot, HMO, fur renewal sif Hsstel Llennso ut tlio pliices Mit opposite to their respective iinmiis I— Louis I.evs't.ss.1,*, l{(,|, sm Hsstel, Robson. S. A. McMmiue, Lismbort'tj lls.ti'l, Shiran .function, John McKinnon, I'nssin Hotel, Arlington Hasin. lleorga Ayhviii,Enterprise H'stssl Aylwin A. A. Allan, Vovey Hotel, .Unburn, A inoctlw* ssf Hiss Hoard nf Uoonse ('o.ii.nU- Hioiiorsso* tins filocnis Llc'lii.. DUtriot, will Isss held to consider smcli applications nl the Court House, at llssi Town of New DsMVer, on Monday, Use Mixlcsntli Dny of December.l'Kll.nt the hour of Kls.vs.ii O'clock in tbo fsirs-nssoii. JOHV X. IILACK, Chief LlobpM) Inspector, Now Denvir, !),('., K'fi Nov., 11101. Certificate of Improvements. Victoria, Wa«» and Skookum Mineral Claims. Situate in the Slocan City Mining Division of the West Kootenay District. Whero located:—On wost side of Dayton creek. TAKE NOTICE tha* I Albert E. Ashcroft, P.L.S., as age. for the "New Gold Fields of British Columbia," Free Miner's Certificate No. B*U.03't, intend, sixty days from the date hereof, to apply to the Miniug Recorder for certificates of improvements, for the purpose of obtaining Crown grants of the above claims. And further take notice that action, under section 87, must be commenced beforo the issuance of such certificates of improvements. Dated this 9th day of September, 1901. 4-10-01 ALBERT E.ASHCROFT, P.L.S Baby Koyal aisil Lexington Fractional Mineral Claims. Situate in the Slocan City mining division of West Kootenay district. Where located:—On Republic hill, adjoining the riioenix-Viking. TAKE NOTICE that I, J. M McGregor, acting as agent for Fred G. Carlisle, free miner's certificate No. B38371, intend, sixty days from tho date hereof, to apply to the Mining Recorder for cer- ti.'i.'iitcii nf improvements, for the purpose of obtaining crown grants of the above, claims. And fut ther lake notico th.it action, under section 37, must be commenced liefore the issuance of such certificates of improvements. Dated this 80th day of September.lOOl 4-10-01 J. M. McGREGOR Kxe, £11 anil Kye Fractional Mineral Claims. Situate in the Slocan Citv mining division of West Kootenay district. Where located:—On Robinson creek. TAKE NOTICE that I, W. D. McGregor, free miner's certificate No. B59000, acting for myself and as agent for J. M. McGregor, free miner's certificate No. B69807, and A. E. Rothermel, free miner's certificate No. B59665, intend, sixty days from the date hereof, to apply to the Mining Recorder for certificates of improvements, for the purpose of obtaining crown grants on the above claims'; And further take notice that action, under section 37, must bo commenced before the isn nance of such certificates of improvements. Dated this 30th day of September.lOOl 4-10-01. W. D. McGHF.r.OI' Klk Mineral Claim. Situate in the Slocan City Mining Division of West Kootenay District. Where loc.-it**d: Between Bpringer and Lemon creeks, north of the Meteor. TAKE NOTICE that I, William Tliotiilinsiui, as the agent fnr Herman Clever, Freo Miner's Certifii'atu No K380U4, ii tenil, sixty days from the date hereof, to apply Io the Mining Rccordei tor a Certificate of Improvements, for the purpose of obtaining a Crown Grant of the above claim. And further tako notice thntnetion, under 37, must be commenced before the issuance of such Certificate of Improvements. Dated this 24th day of September, 1901. 18-10-01 WM. THOMLINSON Scorplen Mineral Claim. Situato in the Slocan City Mining Division of tho West Kootenay district. Where located : Near Robinson creek adjoining the Rainbow. TAKE NOTICE that I, J. M. McGregor, acting as agent for Thos. Andrews, free miners'certificate No.B46319,in lend, sixty days from tho dale hereof, to apply to the mining recorder fora certificate of improvements,for the purpose of obtaining a crown grant of the above claim. And further take notice that action, under section 37, must bo commences! before the issuance of such certificate of improvements. Dated this 17tb day of October. 1901. 55-10-01 J. M. McGREGOR Re-opened under the old management. Former customers cordially invited to returu The £oyal Hotel, JH08. LAKE, Proprietor: Cor. Arthur Street and Delaney Arenue, Sloean. Building thoroughly renovated and re stocked with tho best Fruit, Confectionery, Tobacco Yon can get anything in these lines that you require from us. Our stock in each is always kept fresh and well assorted. We handle the best the market affords. Prices are right A. C. SMITH, SLOCAg Stoves! StovesMMov^i Just look np McCallum & Co.'s assortment of Heating Stoves, for cither coal or wood. Prices, from Steel Ranges from $5 to Saj $16 up. This is tlie best assortment of first-class stoves that ever came ts Slocan. They burn any kind of coal. Call around and satisfy yourself and wo will do the rest. General Hardware, Slocan. McCallum & Co. Agents for Crow's Nest Coal; price delivered, $C25 per ton. Alex. Rogers, Tonsorial Artist. The Leading Parlors: MAIN STREET, SLOCAN The Murcutt Branch OFTHE W.C.T.U.. Slogan, Meets tha second Thursday in each month at 3 p.m. Next meeting in the Pres- hyterianchurch. All meetings open to those wishing tj join. Miss E. Stoightox, Mrs.M.D.McKek President. Cor. Secretary. Pioneer Livery and Feed Stables, Slocan, B. C. General Packing and Forward ing attended to at the shortest Notico. Saddlo and Pack Horses for hire at reasonable rates. H. E. ALLEN, Mannffpr H. D. CURTIS, Notary Public. Huissssslt rris.Hoiiul Mineral (Isslm. Situate in the Slocan City Mining Di vision of West Kootenay District Where located :—On the divide be. tween Ten Mile and Springer creeks, TAKK NOTICE that I, J. M. McOre •/or, Rcting as agent fur Robert I. Kirk* wood, I'rsv miner's certificate, No. i'.").l,*i.''S, intend, sixty days from the dnto hereof, to npply to the Mining Recorder for a ceitilicate of improvements, for the purpose of obtaining a Crown grant of the abovo claim. And further take notice that action, under section 37, must be commenced bofort tha issuance- of such certificate of improvements. Dated this 28th day of October, 1001. 8-11*01. J. M. McUKl'GOR. Mines, Real Estate, Insurance, Accountant. Abstracts of Titles Furnished. Slocan, - - B. C. New Carpets and Oilcloths.. Just Arrived. Furniture, Crockery, Glassware, etc., etc D. D. ROBERTSON UlHck Hs-ssss Mineral Claim. Situate in tho Slocan City Mining Division of West Kootenay District. Where located:—Three miles north east of Slocan City. TAKE NOTICE that l, Francis J. O'Keilly, of Silverton, 11. C. as agent for George Brine, freo miner's certificate No. 11(12242, intend, sixty daya from the date hereof, to apply to the Mining Recorder for a certificate of im- provsments, for the purpose of obtaining a. Crown grant of the above claim. And further tako notice that action, under section 37, must bo commenced before the issuance of isuch certificate of improvements. Dated this 4th day of November, 1001. 8-11-01. FRANCIS J. O'REILLY The Drill, $2 per year No. 62, W. F. of n. Meets every Wednesday evening in thf* Union Hall, Slocan City, at 7.30 p.m. Visiting brethren cordially invited to attend. J. NIXON, President. BERT O'NEIL, Financial Secretary Japanese Qoods___sv Call and see our display of Chinaware, including Tea Sets, Cups & Saucers, Berry Sets, etc. All new and up-to-date Goods. Wc also carry Cameras, Kodaks, and supplies. J. L. WHITE 6c Co. .DRUGGISTS, SLOCAN, B, C. Steel Ranges for $18.25. Why bt without a ran-jre whsa you can Ret one so cheap ? The.i are preferrable to stoves and give better satisfaction. These ranges burn wood or coal and will be set up free. EJ. TINSMITH AND PLUMBER. Notice to Delinquent Co-owner To Thomas Henderson, or to any person or persons to whom hs may have trtni* ferred his ono third (W) interest ia the Lone Dutchman mineral claim situated on tlio last south fork of I A'uiou creek, in the Plocan I ity min ins division. You are hereby notillsul tint 1 hsrs expended (ho sum of one liundrsd and two