.1'./ h SEVENTH YEAR CUMBERLAND.' B., C. SATURDAY, AUG. 26th; 1S99 PUBLIC MEETING a ( An .enthusiastic meeting -was ^. held in Cumberland Hall, Friday night to consider the matter of en- tertaininc: our Wellington neighbors I ��������� pext month -, ^ Moved and seconded that Mr C S Ityder. act as ..chairman The min- "��������� utes of the last meeting read and ,; adopted, ' The Collecting Committee reported $130 95 collected so far , .Moved and seconded that Messrs ���������McKay and Crawford be appointed W-,to collect through the miners Moved and seconded that the Collecting R'.Committec iriterview Mr Matthews ft about allowing Messrs McKay and,' Crawford the privilege, of going, jp through the mines to see the miners * . Moved and seconded that the following draw out a programme,for | ithe occasion: T Hudson, J.Ashman, Dalby, Dr Staples, R H Robertson, Gatt, Ashman arid Stoddart Moved and seconded that the following act as Grounds Committee, Messrs Richardson, Stoddart, Row- land; 'R S Robertson, W Ashman, Parka, Ramsay, J R McLeod, Eade, J Carthew, Willard and C,Grant. Moved and seconded that J Carthew act as Treasurer, Moved and f-econded that a Committee be app-tinted to interview the Admiral of'tho Warspite about get- ing Band, Moved and seconded as an amendment that the Admiral be interviewed through the Council. Moved and seconded that the follow ing act as Reception Committee: Messrs Crawford? McKay, Bate, Matthews, Bruce, Maxwell .and Hauck. ; Moved and seconded that the Collecting' Committee wait "upon Mr Matthews - and ascertain ' if he will act as President Moved and seconded that Mr Willard act as Vice-President Meeting' then adjourned till Thursday Aug 31 8 p m Off the Wires powder mill near here was complet- ly wrecked by an explosion to-day. Two men completely - blown to atoms. NO MATTER what the season there is always something - wanted in small wares. You can find them . now at the Ottawa, Aug.' 23.���������Two Finnish gentlemen arrived here on the way to B. C. with the object of selecting a suitable site for a settlement of several thousands of Finlanders who propose emigrating from the Czar's dominion. They say they hope to find B. C. an ideal location for a Finnish settlemet. 'Nanaimo, Aug. 23.���������The Pilot arrived at Departure Bay" to-day, she will tow the the Bk. Colorado to rSan Francisco.' The Collier Mary Parker has been, chartered to carry coal to San Francisco.' The Pilot and Colorado will re-enter the Alaskan Coal Trade between Union and Juneau. " PURSES, from 10 cents to' $4.50" BILL-BOOKS, at 50 cents PIPES, from 15 cents to $2.00. : PEARL ISUTTOK3, White and Smoked, all sizes -��������� HAIR PINS, from Invisible to Fxtra Strong : /"DIAMOND PINS, at 50 cents 7 '* < ; . ������ .WIRE HAIR BRUSHES, at.25 cent's.7" " 7 /,>j .������������'��������� *'-'���������- ' .-1 SIDE OOWBB^Nice Assortment ���������" '~" BEAUTY PINS, from 5 cents each. C1TJPF BUTTONS," Men's and Ladies' COLLAR BUTTONS, all Kinds BLACK TOILET PINS, Dull and Bright CORSET and SHOE LACES HOSE SUPPORTERS, Ladies' and Children's NEEDLES, PINS, THIMBLES HAIR COMBS, Stoei and Rubber BUTTON.EOOKS * 1 KID HAIR CURLERS, and everything else *n q__s lino usually found in a Dry Goods Store l.l.g_������rffrfflBflgffK A NICE LINE OF SILKS AT 25 and 35 CENTS Simon Leiser, Union, ' Nanaimo, August 23.���������M. Spis- ak's saloon at- Northfield was totally destroyed by fire la.-?tsnight. All the contents were burned. Loss $3,000: insured. - ' . Nanaimo, Aug. 23.���������Jno. Bi^gs, a-pioneer of 1854, died here last- night. He was one of the party #ho came to Nanairno'in 1854 on ' the Princess Royal to assist in opening up tho Coal Mines for the Hudson Bay Co. He was 70years oi'age. ' ' / Nanaimo, Aug. 23.^It is understood as the result of recent official t visits of Inspector of Coal Mines'to Extension and Union Colliery of the Wellington. .Colliery Co.':thaV .. *������$.-resjpeptj vjeJ^a^igdn^ aHhdfie* mines will be"}legally ..-proceeded a'-: gainstfor alleged infractions of.ahe Coal Mines: Regulation Act. Pep- uty Attorney General McLean will visit Nanaimo tins week and arrange for preliminary prosecution, Victoria, Aug., 23.���������The Dominion Str. Sir James Douglas is offered for sale. She was mail boat between Nanaimo and* Victoria and made fortnightly visits'to Comox in the sixties and early seventies. The last few years she has.heen out of commission since the Quadra replaced her. Mobassa, Africa, Aug.' 25.���������Ravages are caused here by a famine small-pox, which has become so appalling that the people havo to appeal to the Lord Mayor of London for a relief fund for stricken British subjects on the east African coast. - Langiers, Aug. 25.���������Sultan har, notifiicd the powers he is destroying the native boats on -the the Riffis coast and is establishing a gunboat service to protect foreign shipping from piracy. 1 Gibralter,' August 24.���������The Manchester regiment, numbering 1000 men, sailed today for South Africa Santiago de Cuba, August 24 ��������� Five men are dead and ten wounded as result of , the fight between "soldiers .and disappointed Cuban, soldiers at Cuvitas, where payment of Cuban troops is progressing. Five thousand Cubar.8 gathered to re-" ceive pay from U. S. and only 580 have been paid, thousands who'had been disappointed at other points had come to Cuvitas for payment. They .began ,to collect in groups and show their' annoyance and ' threatened trouble. U. S. troops were surrounded by a mob, /struck with stones, bottles and shots. The TJ. S. troops fired into the mqb kih ling three and wounding thirteen. Yesterday payment was resumed under a heavy guard. the Caps Government is sending enormous consignments of animimi-' tion to Transvaal. 3 .J -K ������������������A fhi 'type; writer," Methodist Church Concert. The Methodist Church Choir- concert on Tuesday evening ' was [ another feather in tlie cap of .Mr ' Hicks, who certainly deserves ere-" - ditforhis painstaking effor^ in'-... .bringing before tKo puh'.ie .a' class ''-/V of music at once elevating and re-' ''^l fining. Mrs. Anderson ably second^ ed Mr. Hicks on the piano. ��������� '. PART I. " The choir opened with a "glee"* entitled, "The Cuckoo,?' which was0 very well rendered. Following' !������ very good'style "Alice Where Art'-'-^ Thou?" In Miss Annie heir's rep-flt citation the enunciation w������*s re-'K#l������ markably good Mr Hicks render- ?:?M ing of "The Storm King" was im-.' '������$$ ,pressive and well earned the encore,' *'$ accorded During the intermission"!'1 Si which was now in order, the audir^rfjll ence rendered their part with sinV^S . gular gusto, judging, by the ������ffec-\1#S| tive way thay had of disposing. !oi&!$������ the excellent ice cream and cake;-' '^v^ll part ii ���������/ ,< y^-j$ < Mr Wni Dobhs, opened . with a ^1?S song, which has a peculiar attracV':-fM tion for, ther fair ,sex, '^Wedding^:^ f Bells", .MrSegrayV delighted-' the^^|S| audience.once mora, with a few Mr.---S^ rw.Eor^Sale.^fA-.-new _ it\evcr--beW\TsedUPriee $40: isA-opl.y.i sections on the ;������iphonoaranh;% ,: -*ir__������^^ e '*-' j", \ I , S'\ Ku*h ���������'Hay wood's ^ selection ^iroin"^>"r^-'l othistqffice Vancouver^ *' August 25.���������Jim Jeffries knocked Peter Jackson out here in four rounds here last night before a large audience. 9 ~ *XU>VJL*. Nanaimo, Aug .25.���������Deputy At !gg������SggggSg^i^^^.Sgg^?gg^ggg������^^ _._ ������l from Victoria to confer with In spector of Mines relative to employment of Chinese at the Pit Head of the Extension Colliery. Some days ago the Inspector found Chinee working there and notified the Manager of the Mines. The Chinamen were in the meantime discharged tnus rendering conference unnecessary. McLean has been looking into things relating' to government of mines and his trip will not be wholly fruitless. AND 61 YATES STREET, Vj^QRIA, B. C. HARDWARE, MILL AND FARMING AND OF ALL KINDS. Agents for McCormick Harvesting Machinery. Write for prices, and particulars. P. 0; Drawer 563. MINING MACHINERY, DAIRYING IMPLEMENTS Furniture, Carpets, Linoleums, Blankets, Wallpapers, Table Linens, Sheetings, Curtains, Matting, etc. VICTORIA, B. C. Crockery, Glassware, Cutlery, Silverware, Enamelled- V Ware, Lamps, Woodenware, Bar Outfits, PRESERVED NATURAL PALMS. COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHINGS. Largest and Best Appointed Showrooms west of Toronto. Send for our Large Illustrated Catalogue���������Mailed Free. ' Toronto, Aug. 25.���������The Ameiv ican Yacht Genessee wins the Canadian Cup over the Canadian Yacht Beaver. * Nanaimo, Aug, 25. John Ross, a' miner working in Protection Mine, had his leg broken by a fall of rock this afternoon. Victoria, Aug, 24.���������Provincial Librarian Schoiield is is preparing a Bibliograph of books relating to the early history of .B. C. in which he has secured co-operation of U. S��������� British museum and Dominion House of Commons. Santiago de Chili, Aug. 25.���������A great accident occured here to-day. An entire passanger train fell into the river which runs through the city and many lives were los$. Pattsvillc, Pen, Aug. 25,���������Tho. Dry-House, of,- Samuel Debbie's. Kaslo, Aug. 25.,��������� Contractor Carlson will in a day or so fire off one of the biggest powder blasts ever fired in Kooteney. Over 300 kegs of powder will be used in this one blast which is for the purpose of removing a mountain of rock directly in the right of the proposed K. '& L. D. L,. Ry. FOR SALE OR RENT.���������The house lately occupied by Mr. Chas. Lowe. For terms, apply to J.L.Roe, Cumberland. Vancouver, Aug. 25.���������A woman named Annie Nelson was found dead in her room to-day she committed suicide with carbolic acid. D G Cathcart a Rcvelstroke grocery clerk has been sentenced to 15 months imprisonment on 5 charges for obtaining liquor under false pretenses. FOR SALE���������A set of Dickens' works���������cost $28���������will take $10. Apply this office. Charles Dickens, "Little 'Jim," wa_J nicely presented,, and following ^ came a song very sweetly ?ung, hy> , Miss Rachel Daniel, . "^ranger^ I Yet." Mr, E. Dobba now favored. us with the "Monarch of the Woods"> Next in order came c a quartette,/ . "Who will on the Downs so yree,'^ and finally a "glee" by the choir, "The Bells for Departure," which i. elicited an encore. The National .' Anthem, closed a well spent even*, ing. ��������� ' - Notice, Riding on locomotives and railT. way cars of the Union Cplliery Company by any person- or. per-. sons���������except train crew���������is strictly^ prohibited,. Employees are sub-. ject to dismissal for allowing samev By order Francis D. Littjl?, Man ager. Fishing on the Frascr Rivor has been almost a failure this week/ Only a few hundred have been caught. The fish advanced to 25 c'ts. Durham, Natal, 25.���������The men belonging to the British first class reserve have been ordered to hold themselves in. readiness for Transvaal. Southampton, 2.5.���������British steamer Arundal Castle sailed to-day with 730 men for Cape Town. Johannesburg, 25. 2000 Germans have expressed their willingness to, volunteer for service in case of. war- to tbe Transvaal Government London, 25���������Despite the blockade of war material in Delgoa iiay,. THE LARGEST and most Complete Stock of' Musical Instruments in B. C-, FLETCHER BROS.,; 88 Government St.. Victoria, B.. C. P. 0. Box 143. PIANOS, ORGANS,^ ������������������ GUITARS, MANDOLINS-, BANJOS, AUTOI-IARPS, All the latest Sheet Music and Folios. Finest Strings for all instruments., Agents for the popular Domestic Sewing Machines. Need-, les and; parts for all machines. Send for. Catalogue. /���������V'.'L .'���������'-' ���������'-' - V : -��������� \ N. "THE RED CR0S8." Make way I Along the crackling lines A footstep,falters, a red cross shines, And under the palrii trees, mounting high, A pitying presence hastens by. It stops by: the., thicket* it kneels by the stoMt It bends its step to the breath of a moan, It stirs the bugles and ruffles the drums. Make way I The Red Cross angel comes 1 Make wayl The angrv cannon's breath Is shrill with the singing sickle of death. It halts not her. At the head of the line Her cross gleams red, and lol at the sign A lull comes down where batteries crashed, A pause where volleying trenches flashed. "What ho!" the trumpet calls to'the drums. ���������'Make wayl A.pity ing angel conies.'- Make way���������m mercy's name make way! -'A hero: faints in the thick of'the fray. Would ye stay his hope of a last good cheer? Make wayt A nation's pity is near��������� A healing pity that understands, That speaks in the stroke.of two swift hands. Would ye hold its aid from hearts that bleed? Make wayl The Red Cross comes at need. Make way, yo friends and faltering foesl A balm she brings for your common woes, yhe reads your ills by' the light ol* tho stars, Your bread slid brings to tho prison bars. Her guards aro they ot the shadowy mien��������� The spirit hosts of the NaV.areiie; Her walks���������the ways of the troops arc they. Make way in the numo of the crossl Make way ���������Edwin T. Reud in Prank'Leslie's Monthly rtfiSTSK JOCK. '4xSxs>^ The feast went off capitally.- Music, singing, tho clinking of glasses and merry discourse were mingled together in a joyous hubbub. There was not a single guest who, so long as he still had posses- ' sion of his tongue, did not call down blessings'on the head'of the master of the house. And he, too, was in an'excellent humor, and his face beamed,' though he drank far less wine than usual. Evening had now fallen. ��������� The heydukes brought in large candohibras, the clinking of glasses went on uninterruptedly At that . "moment the rumbling of a carriage was audible in the courtyard. ��������� The fiscal had returned from his iniu- sJon���������but alone. -Master .lock sank back dejectedly in his chair when he learned from tho mouth of tlie messenger that Abellino really could not come, because' he was sick; but he had sent what he promised, all the same���������a birthday gift to his dear uncle, with the hearty wish that ho might find his greatest joy therein. It was as much as six strapping fellows could do to bring in the loug box which coutaincd the birthday gift, and they hauled it on to tlie table so that all the , guests might see it. ' ' , - The four ends of the box- were fastened down by-strong iron clamps, and these ,_hadto bo removed with tho aid of pinchers ,���������" What could there be in this box? The .guests laid their heads together about it. but none of them could guess ��������� "^Suddenly all,four clamps burst asunder, 'the four sides of "the box fell aside'In four '���������different directions, and there on tlie table ���������stood���������-a covered coffin! A cry of indignation resounded from ���������������very corner of the room. . i A pretty present for a seventieth birth- -dayf A black colliu covered with a velvet pall, at the head of it the ancient cscutch- ���������eon of tho Karpathy family and on the side, picked out with large silver uails. ���������the name���������J-o-h-n K-a-r-p-a-t-h-y. ; Horror sealed every mouth, only a wall >pf grief was audible���������a heavy, sobbing x5ry,-like that of a wild beast stricken to the heart It came from the lips of old John Karpathy, who had thus boon so cruelly derided. When lie beheld the coffin, when he read his own name upon it, he had leaped from his chair, stretched out his arins, his face the while distorted by a hideous grin, and those who watched him beheld his'features gradually turning a dreadful hue. It was plain,. from tho trembling of his lips, that he wanted to say something, but the only sound that came from them was a long drawn out, painful rattle. Then he raised his hands to heaven and,: suddenly striking his foro- head with his two fists, sank back into his chair with wide open, staring eyes. The blood froze in the veins of all who saw the sight. For a few moments1 nobody stirred. But then a wild hubbub arose among the guests, and while some of them rushed toward the magnate and helped to carry him to bed others went to fetch, the doctors. The coHin had alread.- been removed from the table. The terrified army of guests was not long in scattering in every direction Late that night all the roads leading from the castle of Karpathy were thronged with coaches speeding onward at a gallop. -Terror audhopo were the only guests left behind in the custie itself. But the rockets still continued to mount aloft from tne blazing fireworks and write the name '��������� Karpathy" in tho sky in gigantic fiery letters visible from afar. Now, what was more natural than that the mob of breathless, departing guests should lose no time in presenting their respects and paying their court to the heir presumptive of the vast possessions of the Karpathy family, his honor Abellino Karpathy? They had all seen .John Karpathy sink back in his chair, stricken by apoplexy. He had not died on the spot, it is true, yet he was as. good as dead, anyhow, and there were many ,who carried their friendly sympathy with his highly respected nephew so far as to urge him vehemently to hasten at once���������yes, that very night���������to Karpatfalva, take possession and seal up everything, to prevent any surreptitious filching of his property. But tho young' squire was suspicious of all premature rumors and resolved to bide his time, await more reliable information and only put in an appearance on receiving news of tho funeral. Early next morning the dean arrived to greet him. The very reverend gentleman had remained behind at Karpatfalva last ofall, in order to niako sure that Master .Jock really signed the codicil in favor of tho college in which he was Interested, lie brought the melancholy intelligence that the old gentleman had not indeed actually given up the ��������� ghost, but was certainly very near the last gasp, inasmuch as if. was now quite impossible to exchange a reasonable word with him. which signified that tho dean ,had been unable to get him to subscribe the codicil The dean was followed the same day by a number of agents and stewards attached to the Karpathy domains, who hastened to introduce themselves to his excollencj', the heir and their future patron They brought ,still further particulars of . the bodily condition of the expiring head of the family A. village barber had bled him. whereupon he had somewhat> recovered his senses They had then proposed to send for a doctor, but he had threatened to shoot the man down, if ho crossed his threshold The barber was to remain t> i;vevcr He had more confidence iij. him. he said, because he would not darn to kill him. lie would tako no mcdicii:o. nor would he see a soul, and Mike Ki?i was the only person who had admittance to his room. But ho could not possibly last longer than early tomorrow morning: of that they were all quite certain. Abelln.no regarded the appearance of tho agents Mid stewards as of very good augury. .It showed that they already regarded him as their master, to whom homage was justly due. On the following ' day a whole host of managers, cashiers, scribes, shepherds, tenants and other small fry arrived to recommend themselves to Abel- lino's favor. The moments of their old master, they said, were most assuredly numbered. None of *hpm could promts������ him so much as another day of life. On the third day .the heydukes ami doorkeepers also migrated over in a body to Abellino, who began to be exasperated at so much flattery. So he spoke to them don't you doff it. sirrah? Who sent this letter?'" At the first question Martin only shrugged hisVaoulders. In answer to the second he replied that the steward of the estate had given it to him. The bailiff broke open the letter, and green wheels danced before his eyes as ho peered into it. The letter, which was in old John Karpathy's own handwriting, begged to inform the bailiffs, heydukes and domestics assembled round Abellino that he had so far recovered as to be able to rise from his bed and write them a letter, and that ho was very glad to hear that they had found so much better a master than himself, for which reason he advised them to remain where they were, for on no account were they to think of. coming back to him The bailiff pulled tho sort of face a man would naturally havo who was compelled to make merry on a diet of crab apples, and as he had no desire to keep the joy Jul intelligence all to himself ho passed tho letter on from hand to hand among hi3 colleagues, the other bailiffs, factors, doorkeepers, shepherds, scribes and heydukes till it had jjono the round of them all. Under simil.-ii* circumstances men often find a'great eoiuolario'i in twirling their mustaches, but. now, alas, rhere was not a single mustache to twirl among the lot of them ! They had neither places nor mustaches left Some of them scratched their heads, some hurst into tears, others cursed and swore In th'_ir first fury they knew not which to turn upon first.���������Abellino for not inheriting or Master Jock for not dying as lie ought to have dune. To make such fools ol so many innocent men ���������it was scandalous1 Abellino was the last to whom with tearful faces they carried the glad lidings. The' philosophical youth, who happened at that moment to be sipping an egg beaten up in his tea, received-the intelligence with the utmost sangfroid "Enfhi!" cried he "I verily believe tho old chap means to live forever!"���������Minima Jokai in St. Louis (Jlobe-Democrat a P. O. DRAWER 1287. J\ ID. O'B^iEasr, 148 Princess St., Winnipeg. GRAIN AND STOCK BROKER. Private wire connection with all markets. Grain bought and carried, on margin. Correspondence, Solicited. MANITOBA'S HOLIDAY. Tltnckei-ay on ���������'Thinking of death," 'is thinking of God. inscrutable Oeatli. ��������� says Thackeray, mimcasr on- learn in ? from ':1 curtly enough, and them that henceforth they would regard him lis their earthly providence, inasmuch as his uncle was by this time drawing his last breath, he suddenly announced that heWas about to introduce a series of radical reforms among the domestics attached to the Karpathy estate, thefirst of which was that every male servant, who wore a mustache was to instantly extirpate it as an indecent excrescence. Tho stewards and factors obeyed incontinently. Only one or two of the heydukes refused to make themselves hideous, but when he began to promise the lower servants four imperial ducats a head if they did their duty, they also proceeded to snip off what they had hitherto most carefully cherished for years and years On the fourth day, of. all 'his good friends, officials, domestics and buffoons, Mike Kis, Martin, the former Whitsun king; Master Varga, tho estate agent; Palko, the old heyduke; and Vidra, t:ho gypsy, were the only persons who ������������������.remained with John Karpathy as he stood ;:5 death's ferry. Even the poet Gyarl'a had deserted him and hastened to congratulate- the new patron. On the fifth day there was nobody to bring away tidings from Karpathy castle. Perchance they were already engaged in burying the unfortunate wretch. On the sixth day, however, a horseman galloped into Abcllino's courtyard, whom they immediately recognized as Martin. As he dismounted from his horse tha steward of the Pukkancs estate, one of the' first deserters, looked dowh from tho tower and, smilingly broadly, cried out to, him: "Well, so you have come, too, eh, Martin, my son? What news from Karpatfalva?" , ' . c He had come, of course, to. invite tho gentlemen to the funeral. That was the most natural supposition. "I have brought a letter to you, Mr. Bailiff," said Martin nonchalantly, and, to the great disgust of the steward, he did not even doll' his cap before Abellino. who was standing on tho balcony. '���������Look to your cap, you bumpkin! Why arable, endless,, beginningluss. supreme, awfully solitary Little children step off this earth into' tin- infinite, and wo tear our hearts out. over their sweet, cold hands and- smiling faces that drop indifferent when you cease holding them and smile as the lid is closing <>v"r them. I don't think,wo deplore the old, who have had enough of living and striving aiid have buried so many others and must be weary of living���������it seems time for them to gofer where's the pleasure of staying when tlie feast is over and the flowers'withered and the guests gone? ,, "Isn'.t it better to blow the, light ont than sit on among the broken meats- and collapsed .lollies and vapid heel taps-i" I go ���������to what'I don't know���������but to God's next world, which is his and he made it Ono paces up and dawn 'the shore yet awhile and looks toward the unknown ocean and thinks of the, trayelei \vho-:e 'boat sa.iled yesterday Those we love can but. walk down to the pier with us���������the voyage we must make alone Except for the young or. very "happy. 1 can't say I am sorry for any ono who dies.", The Winnipeg Industrial Exhibition has many ends .and purposes and -not the least of these is to make a great provincial holiday for all" sorts and conditions of people. Whatever may have been the.caso in old times, or What may now he the case in other climates, certain it is that sloth and laziness is not one of the prevailing vices of Anglo-Saxon civilization, in the centre of the North American continent. In this country the danger' seems all the other way, and that men and women will go at their work so energetically and stick to it, so persistently as not to give themselves a chance to live. This is particularly true of the summer and fall which for tba farmers of Manitoba aud " the west is a busy and rushing time. - Between the time however of putting in the last seed and taking off the first thing ready to harvest there, is a breathing'spell of two or three weeks duration, and fortunately, so far as Manitoba is concerned, this is at tbe time when there is usually,ideal weather for holding , a , great outdoor exhibition like the Winnipeg Fair. . In other provinces there may be sufficient breathing spell after barvest, but in .Manitoba, the .harvest and threshing whiclvfollows hard upon it fill in'all the tinie till the season of wet days and cold nights'. The timehas been selected then because it is the, right time, and the success which has attended the Winnipeg Fair, shows, that it is - the season when the people of Manitoba want and will take a ��������� little relaxation. The people of Manitoba then, with no, ghosts of unfinished or neglected work to worry them, come down to spend a day. three days, a week at the fair, and to thoroughly enjoy themselves. It is a provincial gathering of the clans, everybody meets everybody else, and whether they be interested' in stock-raising, fine arts, poultry, pigs,, ladies? work, horse flesh or business, they can get more in ' this week than any other six weeks ��������� in the year. The big fair,-like" a great college, offers optional courses to all its students, and anyone v^ho-objects to or who has no interest in any one department can find plenty to occupy bis attention in the others. BCEDXCAI. SCIENCE ADVANCES. Positive Cure for Asthma Discovered. It has Ioiir been recognized by medical scientists throughout the world that nature has supplied all creation with some remedy in the vegetable or mineral kingdom wherewith all forms of ailments can be cured, but it was not until the disco very by Stanley of the wonderful Kola plant along the Congo River in Africa that asthma was permanently curable. In tact, it was not until the investigations made by Dr. Clarkcsome years later tliat this disease was found, curable; he found that by combining the extract of Kola Nut with other , vegetable extracts that the compound obtained would permanently cure asthma. Clarke's Kola Compound was then tried mi over lOt) cases in d fCercnt hospitals, with the marvelous result ihai over 11.5 per cent were permanently cured in las* than CO days' treatment. Clarke's Kola Compound is now recognized to be the only permanent cm e for this ureuu>(l -disease. ��������� Sold, by all druggists. Free sample bottle sent to any | erson. Mention this paper. Address The Griffiths & Macphci-son Co., m Church Street, Toronto, or Vancouver, B. C, -solo Canadian agents. A Viiried Assortment. Bramble���������Yes, I'm going to move. I don't like tbe,New York climate.- Thome���������You must be bard to suit. You can get all kinds of' climate here,- and all in the' same day too.��������� New York Journal. to- .���������1*6'i iit 6f .View. "Henry, we'd get along better gether if you had more will power."' "No. Martha. We'd get along better if you didn't have quite so'much. "��������� Chicago Record. i St. Martin, Que., May ,16, 1895. C. O. Richards & C. Gentlemen,-f-Last November my child stuck a nail in his knee causing inflammation so severe", that I was advised to take him to Montreal and have the limb.amputated, to save his life. A neighbor advised us to try' MIN-' ARD'S LINIMENT, which we did, and within- three days my child was alright, and I feel so grateful that I send you this testimonial, that ray experience may be of benefit -to others. ��������� ; Louis Gagnier. " had1 an- Split tlie Difference. "The two headed girl has other spat:" - . , ^ "What now?" ' ' * "One bead has decided to .'join the Audubon club and the other one won't." vtler Me;������M:i;?e. "Sistcr'JJ be down "n 'bout nn hour.* announced little Bobby Wiggins us he ushered his sister's beau into the parlor '���������An houri'" repeated the young man iu surprise "Oh, well. she. said tcr tell y������!-r she'd be down" in a minute,.but yer know how that is yerself?"���������Columbus State -Journal 'Is ed? A]>proi>ri������ie.-.XH.j>������e. that new goat of yours pare blood- "Ycp.' "What, do you call him?" "Choice Creamer*;-,'." ���������'Eh? What does that mean?" ���������'Pure butter."���������Cleveland Plain UH.nl- (W������. Honird Tnl>le������- Ajar/rctrr. For luncheons, ���������afternoon teas and evening suppers nothing compares in favor or effectiveness with the polished table. Indeed it may be said that polished tnbles, round, square or oblong, are the fad of the hour. They arc, of course, made the background for beautiful lace effects, in centerpieces ,and large and small doilies. New mahogany may be aged by processes that are known to i'uvnituro dealers, and defaced or dull woods may be renewed and polished. A top 0t> indies in diameter will scat seven or even eight comfortably, and one 72 inches will seat 12. A large doily is placed at each cover, and every article on the table (excepting the silver and glasses at theindividual covers) has something under it proportioned to its size. These bits of lace or openwork, with the centerpiece, flowers, brilliant crystal, silver and fine china give tin effect as striking as it is pleasing. ��������� IS I la Morris IvretsCb.- mar in Woman's Homo Companion. Failed to cure, and for 15 years Mr. Thornton suffered untold agony���������spent $i,ooa in vain, and was finally cured by . Mr. W. D. Thornton, blacksmith, Calgary, N. W. T., states: "For fifteen years I suffered untold agony from blind and itching piles, and can honestly say I have spent about $1,000 trying different so-called cures, and have been under treatment with well- known physicians in Orillia, Peterboro and Lakefield. I had fifteen tumors removed, but obtained no positive cure; I have suffered more than I can tell, but can now say that, thanks to Dr. Chase's Ointment, I am absolutely cured after using one box and a half, and consider this ointment worth its weight in gold." Any one desiring further particulars of this wonderful cure is at liberty to write to Mr. Thornton or to Mr. C. A. Jackson, druggist, at Calgary, who is familiar with the case. Dr. Chase's Ointment has never failed to cure piles, whether blind, itching, bleeding or ���������protruding. It is the only positive and guaranteed cure for this torturing disease. For sale by all dealers or Edmanson, Bates & Co., Toronto. For; Entertainment.. A flower hunting party and a musical hunting party are "lots ot* fun." Both arc arranged beforehand, in the samo way. There aro tables bearing every kind of thing which in any way suggests cither flowers or whatever pertains to music, and, on entering, each guest is given a card with a row of numbers put,dowu the margin and a(little pencil tied to it. The card may also be decorated with a painted spray of flowers or a'painted musical instrument. Each article is numbered, and the object is to guess correctly the greatest number of articles and note them on the cards. At the end of the evening the cards aro handed to the hostess, and she awards pri/.es to the best guessers and to the worst. Hero aro some-suggestions for the articles for tho hunts: A picture of a month indicates "tulips;" butter melted into a ciny cup is "buttercup;" a lock of golden hair is "maidenhair," and a small bell painted blue, is "bluebell." For the musical hunt a quire of .paper- would indicate "choir;" a baby's shoe with O on the solo, "solo;" a bank note, "note," etc. Culm 11 Status. /. _ Spats���������Do you think tbe '.Cubans realty.know,what they.want? ^ _ , Spinnagle���������Yes, but it's against; their ��������� policy to tell us, for fear we'd . give-it to them and spoil their fun.���������Philadelphia North American. V - ,.' ��������� Hi Robinson's. Thrift. While we were eating breakfast the farmer said: "That remark o" yourn yisteddy about sellin. Elmiry the dishes an bavin the coffee fer nofehin 'minds me o' tbe way Hi Robinson got soine- thin fer.notbin orit 0' the storekeeper at the village. , You 'inembeivHi,. don't you t He's kinder slow spoken, ���������'ii'' some folks calls him foolish. One day I was settin in: the store a spell, with.a lot more, an in comes Hi. 'He goes up to Lish., who keeps the store, an takes an egg ont 0' his pocket an says, 'How'll you swap?'-- 'Oh, 1 d'n' kuo's I want to swap fer one egg,'says Lish; 'what do you want fer, itV* 'A darnin needle." 'Well, I'll swap with yon,' says Lish an took the egg an giv' him the darnin needle. "Hi stood round awhile, an then be says, drawlin'iike, 'Say. ain't you goin to treat?' "Trent? On one darnin needle ?' says Lish. 'Not much.' ��������� 'Feller 'cross the way-will,' says'Hi. Lish grinned. 'All right,' says he, jest to humor him; 'what'llyou have?' 'Cider 'n' egg," says Hi. That tickled the rest o' us, but Lish brought the cider an broke the egg into it���������Hi's own egg ���������;an Hi see it was a double yelker. Hi took up the glass an looked at the egg some time. Then he says, says he, 'Saj', hadn't you better gimme 'nother darnin needle?' "���������.JForest and Stream. Alloway & Champion BANKERS AND BROKERS 362 MAIN ST., WINNIPEG. Listed Stocks bouglit, sold, and carrried on margin. "Write us if you -wisti to exchange any kind of money, to buy Government or C. In.' "W. Co. Lands, or to send money anywhere. j Safe Hail Insurance; The Manitoba Farmers' Mutual Hail Insurance Company, with its head :of- fice at'"Winnipeg, Manitoba, is an 'organization every farmer should inves-' 'tigate, as every farmer needs safe and reliable .protection to his crops from, tbe destructive bail storms. This company is incorporated under the laws of the Province of Manitoba by some of the leading farmers and business men of the Province. The Company issues to its members a five-year policy with protection of-$800 on a quarter seetioh. Every policy-holder is a member of the .Company and eligible to tbe election .of office at the annual meeting. For further information. apply to E. A. Taylor, 503 Mclntyre Block, Winnipeg, Manitoba. M .Courting- TronDle. Watts���������What is tho matter, Watts���������The toothache, of I have been sitting here holding my jaw for more than an hour. Mr. Watts���������I never knew yon to do tbe like before.���������Indianapolis Journal. Mr. dear?. Mrs. course. Wluit It Depends. ������������. Uncle Rich���������It seems mighty hard when'a man has. accumulated,a competence to -have to die and leave all. .-.', Ben Poore (his nephew)���������Oh. I don't "know! Don't you think it depends a good deal, upon the point of -view ?��������� Boston Transcript -:Refreshiiig-Sie9p COMES'WHEN RSilb.urn's Heart & and "N@rve-Fills ARE USED. Miss Mavgaret Brown, 627 Colborne ���������St., London, Out., says :���������"My mother has been afflicted with nervousness and general, debility for a long time. She suffered a great deal with insomnia, and found it almost impossible to sleep. "I went to W. T. Strong's drug store arid got a box of Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills, which she took, and derived so much benefit from them that I bought a-notlier boxfor her. They have done her a wonderful lot of good, making her nervous system much stronger, giving her restful sleep, and removing many other symptoms which previously distressed 0,'tj her. ���������'* "I can truly say that these pills are a great remedy for any one suffering from weak nerves, general debility, sleeplessness or heart trouble." Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills are 50c. abozor 3 for $1.25, at all druggist3. ii 'k> 4 / (Of V, THE CUMBERLAND NEWS CUMBERLAND. B.C. It Talked Louder. ���������' "Yesi" he said in those deep, mellow tones which were wont to set the rabble, in a roar; "yes. I have gone intc vaudeville. I do an act with asoubrette arid a trained dog. I know what you will say. It is debasing to my dreams of high art. I will not contradict you But whither was my ���������r_k,lic ideal leading nie? Think of that. High - art is soul convincing in its way, but here is something -that talks still more eloquent! j And he smote with his open palm upon his pocket. As he did so there came forth' the pleasant jingle of many coins.���������Cleveland Plain Dealer. Prom One Point of View. "Trusts put���������up prices, don't they?' asked the boy. "Some people say they do." answered his father cautiously. "When prices go up, we have to econcniize. don't we?" persisted the boy. ��������� "We surely do, " answered the man who pays,the bills. "Well." said the boy. with a sigh, "1 w%h you'd tell mamma that there's a soap trust now.' EXCELLENT REASONS exist why ;Dr. Thomas' Ecleotric Oil should be used by persons troubled with affections of the throat or lungs, sores upon 'the skin, rheumatic pain, corns, - bunions, or external injuries. ,,The reasons are, that it is' speedy, pure and unobjectionable, whether taken internally or applied out* wardly. ,. <, : _, ��������� - Painful Memories. "You don't catch me,riding my wheel ou that cinder path.'' ' ��������� ' ' '-Why not?" ' "It is. too sad a reminder of the good money I paid out for coal this winter." .������������������New York World. Smoking Vampire*. Henry Adams of Wichita. Kan., tells this story of the favorite amusement of Americans at the clubs in the City of Mexico Frequently in the evenings the vampires, or blood sucking bats, fly into the open windows of the clubrooms The Americans then close the doors and catch the bat by throwing a shawl over it ' One of the men lights a cigarette, opens the bat's mouth and inserts tbe cigarette therein The creature is then turned loose. Its soft, month contracting closely, the cigarette is immediately seized firmly Every time the bat-breathes it draws in the smoke and then exhales 1! it Thus, flying around the room, smoking the cigarette wildly and puffing out clouds of smoke, it presents a strange appearance. The smoke generally kills the bat before the cigarette is alt 6inoked up.' MILD. IN THEIR ACTION.���������Parmelee's Vegetable Fillj are very mild in their action. They,do nofe.cau?e griping in the" stomach or cause rlisourbances thera as so many pills do. , Tlieiefore the most delicate can take them without fear of unpleasant results. They can, too, be administered to cnildren witnouc imposing the penalties which foil -w the use of pills not so carefully prepared. -It Seemed Natnral. For ten minutes the angry man did nothing but call names.' Meanwhile the, other's smile grew broader, and he gave every evidence of , being especially ' pleased. , , "Ah," he said at last, "that sounds good. That makes me think of old times." "You like it?" exclaimed the angry man. * "Sure,'.' replied the other. "It recalls the. days when I-was in politics and ran for office in' a hotly contested election." Permanent ure of alt rf he The permanent cure after permanent cure that is being- published week by week has placed Burdock Blood Bitters far above all other remedies in, the estimation of the ���������sick and suffering-., Even the severest and most chro- ' riic diseases that other remedies fail to relieve yield , to the blood 'purifying', blood enriching- properties of B.B.B. Salt Rheum or Eczema���������that most stubborn of skin diseases, which causes such torture and is so .difficult to cure with ordinary remedies���������cannot ��������� withstand B. B. B.'s healing, soothing power. . The case of Mrs. Jas. Sanderson, Emerson, Man.,-shows how effective B.B.B. is in curing Salt Rheum at its worst, and curing1 it to stay cured. ... This is what she wrote : " Burdock Blood Bitters cured me of a. bad attack of Salt Rheum three years ago. It \vas"scrsevere that my finger nails came off. I can" truly say that I know of no more valuable medicine in the world than B.B.B. It cured me .completely and permanently, as I have neverhad a touch of Salt Rheum since." _.I_^lA_Vl__A_>_.lAA__^T_^T4^T>Ar>AV ������J> +Ja *X������ \>A *T> V> ^V A'-_jV!_lA.AA_A_Vji f * * EDDY'S.... TELEGRAPH MATCHES t * ( 1899 .. V/ ������ FIRST in 1851. -Xa FOREMOST in Not Alivnya Rainy Either. , "Life is not all sunshine, Harriet. " "Yes,.I .know that;" but you know very. well. Julius, there are lots of days when I could carry a chiffon parasol if '-I had it." . ' . Jlinards Liniment Cures garget In Cows THEY ABE A POWERFUL NERVINE.���������Dyspepsia causes derangement of tho nervous system, and nervous debility once engendered is difficult to deal with. There are many testimonials as to the efficacy of Parmelee's Vegetable Pills in treating this disorder, showing that they never- fail to produce good results. By giving proper tone to the digestive organs they restore- equilibrium to ,the. nerve' centres. " .' - - Ss: , Flailing- on Horseback. _ -The most rernarkable-v fishing in the world is that practieecTin catching the" ' sturgeon in the .frozen-rivers of "the Ural mountains. * Fishing on horseback seenis, impossible; yet this is literally .true of the fishing for sturgeon. % 'The Russian. Cossacks go "���������shing in / large bands. They mount their horses ��������� and ride-across the frozen river until 'they are over the place .where the current runs strongest. There they dismount and cut through the thick layer of ice until they have formed a little pool of open water, extending across the current almost from shore to shore. A net, which is sunk to the bottom cf the river, is stretched across the stream at the open space, so that not a fish can swim past it. The horses are remounted, and the Cossacks ride up the river for a distance of four or five miles. Here the band turns about and rides down over the thick ice covered stream, forming n long line across it. They urge their horses at full gallop. The thundering hoofs of the horses terrify,the fish, and they charge madly ahead of the approaching cavalcade. Great swarms of fish choke up the stream in the mad effort to escape the terrific noise that is pursuing them, and in this way they are driven down the stream to the net Minard's Liniment Cures Distemper Easily Di������tliiKrui������lie An relatin all the trouble we'll encounter by an by, ' v When you hear him prophesyin notlunelse but doubt.an gloom��������� , . How the sun will soon get the ague an the ilow 'rs forget to bloom��������� If you've any mind fur guessm you km alius hit-it right��������� c ', His luck has gone ag'in him'; he's the man that'lost the fight. . - " ��������� An -when you meet another, steppin' high an lookin proud; _ A-3bakin hands so cheery an a-sniilm on the crowd, An tellin folks to b".-.ce up, that the troubles they "go through Is all imagination, things that vanish like the ������ dew; Who says this earth's all right, no.matter what is said or done, Tou kin reco'nize him easy���������he's the lucky chap that won. . ���������Washington Star. Intervlevrlngr the Office Boy. . "Can I.see Mr.-Smith?" "No, he's busy." ' '-"Well. I'll wait." "He will be busy all day." "Then I'll come in,tomorrow." "But he saw you through the crack of the door andsaid'.to tell you he'd be busy the rest of his life."���������New York World. \ Strong? Evidence. "So you think he is strictly honest, do youV ' "There isn't the least doubt about it. Every time an election approaches he is talked7of as the only man who could unite the different factions of his party, and then somebody else is nominated/" ���������Chicago News.,. ' . , f f The MOST of the BEST MATCHES for the Least Money. $ COUNT THEM FOR YOURSELF AND SEE. <_V " _________ * ____^ * k,J *������ MEMBER OF THE / STANDARD MINING EXCHANGE. . E. Gartly Parker 12 ADELAIDE ST. E.f TORONTO. ALL STANDARD BRITISH COLUMBIA, ONTARIO AND REPUBLIC STOCKS DEALT���������IN ON COMMISSION. .��������� ; ;. :: ,i I am offering some attractive money making stock* just now. It -will pay you" to;; keep in toucli with me. "CUD_S: .Bedford McNeill's. Cloujjh's, Morelng & Ne*la7: f'J~% '������������������/%��������� I .'-'(SI A-3cl XH All Unusual Offer. If you are at all skeptical about trying Griffiths' Menthol .Liniment your druggist will sell ib witli the understanding that if not entirely' satisfactory your money bac_. Use it for rheumatism, neuralgia, sprains, bruises, muscular soreness, and all forms of swelling and inflammation. All druggists, 33 cents. THE ROYAL BOX. An Enviable Condition. Fuddy���������The-Dovdles appear to be an unusually happy couple. '��������� Duddy���������Yes: they are both of them so absentmindod, you know. Half the time he thinks he is flirting with a stranger, and it's the same way with her. Minard's Liniment Cures Colds, Etc. LEAK! YES, BADLY. WHY? Not His Fault. "Several people went to sleep during that performance of Wagnerian opera I' exclaimed the manager. "Well. " answered the orchestra leader reproachfully. "I told you you ought to give me more bass drums and cymbals. " Her Sincerity. "I think she is a very sincere girl." "Sincere I Sincere I She's been engaged to eight different men to my knowledge." "Well, even so, she is at least sincere in her efforts to make fools of the men. The great demand for a pleasant, safe and reliable antidote for all affections of tbe throat and luugs is fully met with in Bickle's Anti-Consumptive Syrup. It is a purely Vegetable Compound, and acts promptly and magically in subduing all coughs, colds, bronchitis, inflammation of the lungs, etc. It is so palatable that a child will not refuse it, and is put at a price that will not exclude the poor from its benefits. Malice Aforetlio-agrliii. "Yes, the man is under arrest for conspiring to procure the death of h!s mother-in-law. He'll be convicted too.'' "What did he send her? Poisoned candy?" "No; a folding bed. "���������Cleveland Plain Dealer. 0-A__nto:e__- oj^ist _3_3 CT_T_E__E3I_) NO KNIFE���������NO PLASTER. DEPT. W. N. ABBOTT, MYRON MASON MEDICAL GO. 577 Sliprbourne Street, Toronto. Queen Victoria's dressmakers' bills would be modest for a womayi in ordinary circumstances. Tho Prince of Wales has largely become a great, student of civil government and is at present giving much attention to that of thin country. King Oscar of Sweden and Norway is spending considerable time at Pan, where his grandfather, Jean Baplisto Bcrna dotte, afterward Charles XIV, first saw the light on Jan. 21, 1764. Prince Charles of Denmark, who married Princess Maude of Wales, has little chanoo now of ultimately succeeding to the throne, as ihe wife of his elder brother,. Prince Christian, gave birth to a son re ccntly. The Crown Princess Mario of Roiimania, who was Princess Marie of Edinburgh, has a queer fad of collecting scent bottles, which sho probably inherits from her grandmother, the kite'empross of'Russia, who had a collection valued at $35,000. Because the roof was covered with an American paper telting, instead ot tlie celebrated ALL WOOL MICA ROOFING, Which has never been known to crack, being elastic. Paper becomes brittle and cannot stand the frost strain. Send lor Sample. Send stamp. HIGH, GRADE PLOWS, SEEDING MACHINES, Carriages, ,Wagons, Harrows, Windmills, Ac. COOKSHUTX YLOXT CO-. Winnipeg. BINDER TWINE. SELECTED MANILA HIGH GRADE MANILA (All made this season from Pure Manila Hemp) Ask for Prices and Samples. Special inducements to carload Buyers. THE INDEPENDENT CORDAGE (Limited), Toronto. Manufacturers of Ilanlln and Sisal Hinder Tvviue aud Hope of every scriptiou. w. ~s. u. "W\ Gk FONSEOA 03 Dtlaiit St., Winnipeg-. LUCAS, STEELE _ BRISTOL Importers of Groceries Write IIS, Hamilton, Out. Circle Teas _. S. & B. Coffees C _. S. & B. Extracts I.. S. & B. Spices It's no Trick There never was, and never will be, n universal panacea, in one remedy, for all ills to which flesh is heir���������the very nature oi many curatives being such that were the germs of other and differently seated diseases rooted in tho system of the patient���������what would relieve one ill in turn would aggravate the other. We have, however, in Quinine Wine, when obtainable in a sound, unadulterated state, a remedy for many and grievous ills. By its gradual and judicious use the frailest systems are led into couvalescence and strength by the influence which Quinine exerts on Nature's own restoratives. It relieves the drooping spirits of those with whom a chronic state of morbid despondency and lack of interest in life is a disease, and, by ti-anquilizing. the nerves, disposes to sound and refreshing sleep- imparts vigor to the action of the blood, which, being stimulated, courses throughout the veins, strengthening*the healthy animal functions of the system, thereby making activity a necessary result, strengthening the frame, and giving life to the digestive organs, which Datarally demand increased^substance���������result, improved appetite. ISTorthrop and Lyman, of Toronto, have given to the public their superior Quinine Wine at the usual rate, and, gauged by the opinion of scientists, this wine approaches nearest perfection of any in the market. All druggists sell it. BILLIA.BO AND POO- TABLES, NEW AND SECOND-HAND, OOWLIN3 A--EYS AND SUPPLIES. Large caialofjue free. ' THE RKIP BROS.. 257 Kins West. Toronto. MANITOBA'S Greatest IN Minard's Liniment Cures Dipthcrifl. During mouths of Jims and July we will offer for sale, both retail and wholesale, our entire stock at "Winnipeg of 50,000 rolls of Wall Paper. We purpose closing out this branch of our business, and to this end we shall offer even more than special inducements during the Fair week at Winnipeg. Also a beaufiful line of framed pictures included in sale. C. B. SCANTLEBURY, 4 9 6 MAIN ST., WINNIPEG- If unable to call on us, send for samples. Mention prices and rooms to be papered. To make Biscuits, Kufties, etc", nice and light and wholesome When you use WHSTE STAR g������, It is unsurpassed In LEAVENING STRENGTH, is ABSO~UTE���������Y PUKE, and LOW IN PRICE. THE DYSON-GIBSON CO. RAINY RIVER NAVIGATION CO. Steamers Keenora, Edna Brydgcs, City of Albcrton. The steamer Keenora will leave Rat Portage every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 9 p. m. for Fort Frances, Mine Centre, and all points on Rainy River and Rainy Lake. For rates, etc., apply to any Canadian Pacific Ry. agent or to��������� GEO. A. GRAHAM, Manager, RatTortage, Ont. THE MANITOBA FARMERS' MUTUAL HA!L INSURANCE COMPANY OF WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, Insures its 'members against loss or damage from hail, and gives prompt adjustment and pays all losses'in full. Address E. A. TAYLOK, Manager, WIN-JTP-ia, MAW. ������_���������P���������������������������������M���������_������������������_������������������*_���������������������������SWOB���������W������������������ai_���������a_M --T������������������������������������ l~ WHi _������������������������������������������_������������������_������������������_��������� BRITANNIA, BEAVER and BUFFALO are the finest India and Ceylon TEAS packed. Put up by MacKENZIE & MILLS, Winnipeg GRAND JEWEL COOK STOVES Bey and use them and you will be delighted with results. If not satisfied money refunded. Manufactured by Burrow, Stewart & KUlne, Hamilton, Can. MAHITOBA DEPOT, 132 Princess St., Winuipec: Ask your dealer for GRAND JEWELS. ;wa BE1 WE TARE OP IMITATIONS. MAKE FURNACES TOO MB ���������an 4 &-^.}_BU-*A2-���������---l/VT^X ������_M___a;jpTft,tTO ^iv> r/Una._���������s*tv-^v*w**_,;5ft_*OTM-.zi.-r*,1 e7������������r>'-'--t<./-;ua,_(^������fi _*_n^ijn _?_*-.*_ J^i*H^-^^-->���������rr-gft'������%_^gi^<-5_^__jrgr3W^lMg^M-Jnv,ww-;t���������i* THE CUMBERLAND NEWS. ISSUED EVERY SATURDAY. M. E.. Bissetx 'Editor. ' The columns of The News are open to all who wish to express therein views on mutt- era of '.public interest. < While we do not Hold ourselves responsible-for the utterances of corres|youdeuos' wa jrekeWe ihn r'ghfc of dt-clining to insert tounimauic&tioiis unnecessarily personally, <��������� : -7- - __? 'Advertisers -wno want their ad ch.an.g-ed, should get copy in by _2 a.m: day'before issue., SATURDAY, AUG. 2Glh, 1899. -THE CHINESE. .Our correspondent, X. Y. .Z., ,_raws attention to ������ome foots which -.seem to us not to have been hitherto !b������ough.t" forward ,in ,the Chinese iques'tipn. There aro a few other patient points in this connection which might also, we think, merit consideration: (1.) Comox coal enters into competition not only with 1 he productions .of local mines (where condit- fans however unequal as regards o-._a������iHty -of getting *at the coal, are '. lioii pretty "much the same footing as "regards cost of labor, etc.,) but,, also . Iqri&h -Australian and English coal in the chief market, San Francisco. Every one knows that the cost of producing English or Australian coal is very much less that the cost ��������� .of producing Comox Coal. For" ': wages in England average, say 03. . and i;ri Australia '6s a day. - In the latter country, ialso, the coal is easily ";' mined. It is patent to every think- " .-ing person that if the owners wish to make local mines pay,, they .must ���������keep expenses down. If they had - hot'to "compete with for-o'i_p. coal, ���������' ���������^s'aboy.e stated, they could raise ' 'stliS ina-rket price. But thai is not possible. At best Comox mines do -notpay more than 3 or 4 per cent, ���������on' capital invested. No one will hold that an exorbitant interest. No person with common sense will .continue a business that does ���������pay. The mines must pay or shut ,down, which alternative is preferable to all concerned? (���������2.) Chinese .underground do not compete with miners. They compete only with laborers. If they mine . iheir .pay is the- same as tpat of white miners. (3) Chinese xindei ground work under the supervision of white men. If ^the while men exercise proper care, there is no.danger from the presence : ; ,of Qhinese.' (4.) Chinese compete with white JabW in many other branches of in-', ���������jclustry.in the province. ��������� If oal miners have.'a moral fight to prevent their compel ing with white men in that work, why have ���������not workingmen in other industries :a right to the same privilege? After all, w,e must, take a fair view of |he case. -(5.) ;Che section 0i the English ''''"%&ty person who, 'from physical .or r_gntaf incapacity, is, o r may' pecobie, a source of danger to other persons .employed in the mine etc." refers'.to idiols and cripples���������not to persons who cannot read and write.", (.6.) The new Special Rule lately promulgated enact that: "No person who has not benn employed be ���������fore the 9th August, 1899 shall be employed or work underground unless- he is able to satisfy the Inspector that he can read and understand ihe' meaning o'f the Special Rules ate pri'nJte.d in theEnglishlaiiguage." If lhairule had bccKsnfon ed in Eng land a few years ago, how many miners would have been albe to meet its requirements? But never-' the-less, we have ney-er heard that their inability to read and wrise was a source of danger in the mines. (7.) In reference to the' competition v/ith cheap Australian coal it may be said that tbe freight on Comox coal to San Francisco isa- bout $2.50 per ton. Australian and English coal, especially the former, pays practically, no freight at all for this reason:���������The ships that carry coal from Australia mostly come to San Francisco for grain, They would generally have to come up in ballast, which would cost something to load and unload and would bring in nothing. Therefore the owners buy a cargo of coal cheap at the mines and sell it in San Fran-' cisco, so that instead of paying out money for ballasting, they make a a profit on their cargo. (8.) Is it not -better for a smaller number of white men to make good wages than for a large number to earn only a bare living? (9) There are about 10,000 Chinese in this province. Perhaps 250 (at the outside) would ba in the- ���������rnines. That is 1 in 40. Is the employment of such a small percentage likely-'to "overflow the country with Mongolians" as the B. C. yellow journals pretend? (10.) Is it not evident that the rabid Government supporters in this province enlarge upon the objections to the Chinese and pass over important considerations oh the other side of the question? There is no reason why they should do this except to catch the labor vote; some of them do so, incidentally, to injure their business rivals. (11.) If the good people of Nanaimo and the N. V. C. Co. have the exclusion uf Chinaman so much at heart, why does that Company employ Chinese at all? It certainly casts a doubt on their sinerity. It is within the memory of man that the N. V. C. Co. farmed with * cheap Chinese labor and sold potatoes at 50 cts. a sack in Nanaimo, thus spoiling tho market for local farmers. Plow would the -Comox farmers and gardeners like to see the long,swamp. for instance, farmed on the same principle? And who could Ktop the the U. C. Co. from doing so if they wished ? Yet we do not hold them to be such philanthropists as their exalted neighbors of the Black Diamond City. In bringing forward these considerations, we do not wish to be understood as either for or against the Chinese. Our aim is simply that all the facts should be brought to light. It is -unfair to this town and district, which depend for their prosperity on the success of Union Mines, to allow the prejudiced press cf a rival town to spread broadcast one sided arguments and yituper- ative charges against the owners of these seines without raiding a voice for fair play. Th:e News is run in the interests of this district and it will defend those interests, as far as lies in its humble .power, regardless of tlie anathemas of prejudiced journals or the hole-and-corner whispers of oilicious travelling ex- amiaers. We all make our living' . :'*' this town and we should all Surely it ought to be plain to our citizens why a section of the outside province should try to mako trouble up here. Before we get b r to the trap, would it not be web 10 consider how we shall get out;:.!' i_? O ; ��������� The persecution of Drey m:'* is a travesty on justice. Il is ri.-n.ark able, indeed, that a people as generous as the French will treat so'unfairly a man concerning whose guilt there are so many doubts. It is more evident every day that France is governed not by the patriotic and chivalrous sons of'that land once the pride of the world, but by the veriest scoundrels any nation could gather. Franoe is .a republic, under which, is supposed to be demonstrated government for the people, and by the people. It shows exactly what will become of any state where the bulk of citizens- cease to take active part in public affairs and leave designing politic-, ians to guide the destinies of a nation. For, it is well known that the common people of France' take no interest whatever in politics. '" Cumberland presents the some- what curious spectacle of an incorporated town without a mayor. If the property qualification were reduced to a reasonable point, many men otherwise well qualified for the position would have-ah opportunity for contesting. A thousand dollars worth (at least) of real .property is atogether too high a financial -qualification for the mayor of a -small town. < ' It would 'be iniere 'ting' to the public to know why a Government which pretends to take such interest in the exclusion of Chinese allows a .contractor to employ Chinese on the Nanaimo���������Cumberland road. If that sort of thing is not discriminating against white labor, we would like to know what is? in ytand town. ���������up and. we for the -.welfare of ���������pur NOVA SCOTIA NOTES. There is a scarcity of men at nearly all the Cape Breton mines. The heaviness of the work'in some cases and the smallness of pay in others, likely account for this scarcity. Shipments of coal from the Cape Breton colliery at New Cambellton j have been veiy extensive this summer. Almost every week two or three schooners load there for dif- terent ports. About 200 men are employed in clearing the site for the furnaces near tho International Pier. Sydney Iron Works (are booming. Themining record learns there is a rumor to the effect that the N. S. Steel Co., tried to make an arrangement with the G. M. A. for a supply of coal in event of coke ovens being built at North Sydney. It is believed to be true that the Steet ���������Company are anxious to secure a good coal property on the north side of Sydney Harbor. The Hussey Mine in Broad Cove C. B. has been closed for the present owing to a disagrement between the American and Swiss members of the Company. Each is trying to sell out, but cannot reach satis- tactory arrangements. McManus, Lowe and McManus of Moneton and Halifax, have secured the contract for the excavation and concrete foundations for as -������"��������� \r. I'%^#%���������������������������1 PmWm���������^WW^ W Fresh Lager Beer ���������%Hi^6vii{6i STEAM-���������Beer, Ale, 'and Porter. f' A reward of'$5.00 will be paid for information leading to conviction of persons wi'tholding or destroying any kegs belonging to,' this' company. B7ENRY REIFEL, Manager, the smelting v/orka at Sydney. The contract figures'-are understood to be $150,000. , . - The Cape Breton Copper ���������0. Ltd., has concluded, a deal for the purchase of two square miles of copper land at Eagle Head, Gabarus Bay. Cape Breton,. The property has been bonded with the right to conduct prospecting and mining operating pending the term of the bond. A. Whyte, formerly, Mgr. of the Little Bay, copper mine, Newfoundland, has been engaged as Mgr. Three veins of chalcopyrite ore crop out out on 'the shore of Ga_ab,us< Bay. On the , middle one a shaft was sunk 75 feet several years ago. The,.location is seven miles, from the Louisburg terming of the railroad, .and there is sufficient water in -Gabarus Bay,' .close to where the vein crops, for a vessel to load. SUNDAY SERVICES TRINITY" CHURCH.���������Services in the evening. '-Rev. J. X. Willemar rector. ^ ' METH O DI ST CH U RCH.-Servvces at the usual hours morning-'and evening Epworth League meets< at the.close of evening service. Sunday School at 2:30. Rev, W. H icks, pastor. ST. GEORGE'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.���������Services at 11 a.m. and 7 p. m. Sunday School at 2:30. Y. r\ S. C. E. meets at the close of evening service. Rev. VV. C. Dodds, pastor. St. John's Catholic Church���������Rev. J. A. Dnra;:ih, Pastor. Mass ou Sundays 8:30 or II o'clock a. in. Notice of hour given each Saturday. For Your Job Printing GIVE US A TRIAL. E PRINT Letter Heads, Note Heads, Bill Heads, Envelopes, Business Cards, Shipping Tags, Posters Handbills, Dodgers, Circulars Funeral Notices, .etc., AT VERY LOWEST PRICES ': FOR SALE: FOR SALE.���������101 acres of land near Courtenay. App y at this office. FOR SALE.���������Valuable property in Cumberland. For further information ap- Iy to Nicws Okfjoe. ' FOR SALE.���������A number of young pigs, difierent sizes. Berk- shires. Wm. Lewis, Courtenay. j ��������� jr IMBAIBI I am agent for the following reliable companies: The Royal Insurance Company, The London and Lancashire. ���������James Abbams. PUM.E MILK. Delivered dsily by us m Cumberland and Union. Give ns a trial. HITG-E &RASST. & SOW. 'r*/y,-'stysr/s:'s i* '^w^sy^^^^e^t/X-CS. Cumberland Hotel COR. DLTNSMUIR AVENUE .'AND l SE.C0ND STREET, CUMBERLAND, B. :C. Mrs. J: H. Piket, Proprietress. When'in Cumberland be sure ��������� and stay at the Cumberland Hotel, First-Class Accomoda-r' tion for transient and perman- x ent boarders. ' , Sample Rooms and Public Hall Run in Connection with Hotel* Rates from $1.00 to $2.00 per day, < .". ' ( ' 11 h 1 1 , * . fiaiTiugl J. PJErcy Milk, Butter, Eggs, and. Farm ii'. Produce supplied daily. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED OOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOO O - 'O _A_1_TID 1 c o o o o I am prepared to furnish Stylish Rigs and do Teaming at reasonable rates. O O O O, O O g'D. KSLPATRICK, ������ o Cumberland d OOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOQ Bspmait k toaimo/Ry, Sloamahip City of Nanaimo will sail as^ follow.-, calling at way ports as freight and' passengers niay offer. Leave Victoria for Nunai-mo Tuesday .7 a.nic ' Nanaimo for Comox, Wednesday 7 a.m. Comox for Nanaimo Friday 8a.nv ' Nantunio for Victoria, Saturday 7 a.m.r _ OS, Freig-ht tie'kets and State������ room appiy ou 'boar���������, GEO. 7L.;: COURTNEY, Traffics Manager M3>������l "MM MUUflW**M-_MO_i. I Wi������WI-IM C OTJBTE _IAY Directory, c. ���������. :, COURTENAY HOUSE, A. H. M_- Callum, Proprietor. GEORGE B. X.EIGHTON, Black smith and Carriage Maker. One "STEWART BANJO", and one "COLUMBIA GUI-. TAR," both new. Anyone wanting a Banjo or Guitar, would get a bargain in purchasing one of these fine in-._ struments, Qhas, Segraye, Local Agent, Cumberland, '���������'_ 'tii .,:.! f *k I 1 i ��������� i! M n i M S: ���������J 4 r i % m m ���������H /* ���������f.^~������)������n-������nwcpi_! ��������� (CORRESPONDENCE,) ?o the Editor: A great deal of talk is -indulged ' |jio. in relation to the so-c.-i iled Chinese question. Very few, however, ddiscuss the matter from a logical standpoint- The workingman's Jhoughts are often led into the chan lei dug out by someone or more rorkingmen who never, work except kxcept upon the pockets oF those rho labor hard for > their dollars, j i'he sensible individual strives af- kerthat which can, instead of that Ivhich cannot be accomplished. On [she platform tbe unscrupulous politician catering to the workingman, all make any prpraise that he [links will catch a vote. It is June,' the people:���������more especially le laboring., class���������should ask (hese who make promises,' to ,st;ite what r_rnner���������the same can ' be hrried out. The decision in < Bty- hi, vs. the Union Colliery Co.,, ���������rows much light on the . Chinese [uestion, as we call it.' It demon- crates that a provincial legislature in act only/within' certain limits. goes further and. especially . de- Lares that "every, alien ' when' na- iralized in Cana'da becamo ip=:o |cto a Canadian subject of the 1! PROVINGIAI L ���������"^t;V= mo UNDER THE AUSPICES OP Tha.Royal Agricultural and Industrial Society of British Columbia WILL BE HELD- AT m^^^^^^^^^-^^ms^S pscsTiinscer, OCTOBER 3rd 4th, 5 th, and'6th. $15,000 LIST PBIZES. OPEN TO THE WORLD. $15,000 A Round of Pleasure for Four' Wiole Dais, HORSE R.ACES. BICYCLE RACES. CHAMPIONSHIP LACROSSE. AQUATICS. ', NAVAL- AND MILITARY'SPORTS, GYMKHANA. BASEBALL. FOOTBALL. BAND TOURNAMENT 7dl ���������rr\ Humboldt Street, Victoria, B. C. THE SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS' FIRST MONDAY- OK SEPTEMBER AND ENDS THE LAST ' -' - WEEK OF JUNE ( t The Course of. Study is' divided into five grades: Primary', Junior, Preparatory, Senior and Graduating^ and comprises Reading, Spelling, Elocution, Grammerj Rhe-. toric, English Literature, History, Geography, Botany, As-, tronomy, Natural History Geology, , Geometry, Latin/, Pay- sie's Algebra; Arithmetic, Linear and Map-Drawing, Frer^crj. conversation compulsory for those who learn the lauguage. Due attention is paid to plain Sewing, Darning, - Mending, etc., etc. Weokhy instructions are given in domestic. economy, politeness, and all that constitutes lady-like dopork'~ ment. pupils preparing for Tenehers* JRCIAL CLASS, instruction-is Book-Keeping, Stenography, Typewriting and all the branches of a business education^ For further information address , , ' : ' . THE SISTER SUPERIOR. < A A teen," etc. \Their lordsliips declare: "The ibject of a naturalization seemed rirn'a facie to include the power of dieting what should be the consciences of' naturalization, or in ier words' what should be the , Grand Concert each evening. ' ' ��������� Special Attraction at the New Westminstersbpera' House. ��������� Monster 'Excursions from all points, at greatly reduced ra,tes. For special features see small handbills. ���������. No entrance fee charged for Exhibits. , ' EXECUTIVE���������His Worship,'' Mayor Ovens, T. J. Trapp, W. J.' Mathers, Geo. D Brymnor, R. F. Anderson, Aid. J. F. Scott, Aid..M..Sinclair. ' For Prize Lists, Entry' forms, and full particulars, write to - T: J. TRAPP, , < "_. ARTHUR MALINs! ��������� Piesidcnt. ��������� _ ���������'^ . ' "-- Secretary.. 'W. H. KEARY, Commissioner. '. ' ��������� '��������� rJ * ���������j A' New Stocky we ,. are- prepare^ >tjC|.;t^^ turn out at short notice -'���������'\Vl"vv������S| hts and privileges pertaining to \ jidents in Canada after jthey had len naturalized." ' '���������''_ ' ��������� . * |i��������� . - FNbw th'e'T^Un*alization Act (Sec, [') enacts:that "An alien to whom . (Certificate of naturalization is Lnted, _hall, within Canada, be [titled to all political and other Ehts and privileges * * * * to Uch a natural-born .British sub- pt is entitled * * * * within Inada." Lf such is the cape, (and it can- ft- be denied that it is,) .then a Ruralized subject ought \o be al- red to vote in the same manner a natural born subject, -of the seen. How would the working- rn like to see every British sub- kt have a vote? It bfsl o >ves ;the frkingman especially to see that triving to ameliorate his pos.it- he does not reach for more than can get. The story of tbe dog ���������ssing the stream has been prov- true very often in the past. I iy in this case adduce further oof of the logic of the fable." Yours etc., X.'Y.Z. The Spokane Industrial Exposition, to be held % from the 17th of October, will be a--great musical treat. Every vperson in the north west who enjoys music will be glad to spend as much timc^as possible at ������poluine during the Exposition, and enjoy the feast of music which is being prepared for that occasion. Never before in all this part of the country has there been such an opportunity to hear such grand, soul- inspiring, martial music Every student of music will be anxious to attend, for it will be an opportunity, that may not come again for a long time. Besides the big Grand Army Band of Canton, Ohio, there will be other musical attractions. Three programs of music everyday will be furnished. There will be a concert every forenoon lasting for an hour; in the afternoon there will be a concert for two and one-half hours and in the evening the program will last for three hours. The director of the band is a leader of an orceestra, and with his band will ������ ! be able to play music for any kind of enterainment features will be provided. . ', . cjvrjR;, 3^oIj3E_30������: General Teaming Powdei Oil, Etc., Hauled. Wood inBlocks Furnished. SCAVENGER WORK DONE Society Cards Hiram-_GGf>-e No" 14 A.F '.& A.M.,B.C. Courtenay B. C. Lodge meets on,every Saturday on or before the full of the moon Visiting Brothers cordially requested to attend. . / R. S. McConnell, . c Secretary. Cumberland Encampment. No. 6, I. O. O. F., Union. Meets every alternate Wednesdays.of each month at 7:30 o'clock p.m. Visiting Brethren cordially invited to attend. Chas. Wkyte, Scribe. _P_^,0_=1_E]SSIO_>r__.J_J, and general work at moderate prices. !n South America there exists a id offish, which may be described a fresh water locust. The crea- 3S are no more than four or-five les long, but their dander lies ieir enormous number.^ and in- Piblfc voracity. They are ver- lle bloodhounds that fairly fill [waters and attack all comers in les and swarms. If any foreign %t drops into the stream it is at h surrounded by t-hostsaoOiS, and ive it is reduced to a skeleton marvelous short time. Horses fading a stream have been so prized ,by the attacks of these sen foes that they ihave fallen t and hpr^e and rider have been _ynedf WHEN T.HS PAY IS DONE. Out of clouds, out of countenance, out of wit ���������Ben Johnson. Let friendship-creep, gently to a height; If it rush to it it may soon j run itself out of breath.���������Fuller. The brain of woman never interests V4-s like tbe heart of woman; white roses please less than red.���������Holme?. The height of ability consists in . . . L. P. Eckstein . . . Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public. Office PIours: 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. Saturdays 10 a. m. to 1 p. m * CUMBERLAND, B. C. YA.RW0O_>:& YOUNG. ���������BAKKiSTEftS and SOLICITORS Corner of Bastion tind Commercial Streets, Nanaimo, B. C. BiiANCir Office, Third Street and Dunsmuir Avenue, B. C. Will bo in Union the 3rd Wednesday of each month aud remain ten days. .- NOW READY WILLIAMS B. C. DIRECTORY ���������For 1899��������� Tlie lew England Hotel, M. & L. YOUNG,Props.c rlct9ria, TanooBTBP Island, Espmalt & Maimo By. TIME TABLE EFFECTIVE NOV. 19th, 1898. * C. H. TARBELL. DPALER IN O^ U Vh ������Ok);-Giiiu. i iii yv-Ufi u CUMBERLAND, B.C,.- UMVM'MJjraXK i������i--*nri_?tf-MrrnTitinMnrmnji , .������.������������������wt->w>-������-tj._������, v Dc. 9:00 .' Victoria Do. &2fe " 9:2S Goldscream "-"4:33^ " 10.i J Shawuigan Lake ���������*'. 5.SS' ". 10:iS. ..Duncans .-' ......6:i������.; ���������. P.M. ���������'-,: ;-' .-; .-��������� P.M..';" ' ", 12:34..; ���������.���������Nanaimo....... .......7:41^ Ar. 12:10..... Wellington.......... Ar. 7:55', \VELLI_IGTON TO V^pTOBIA. Ny. 1 Daily. Na 3 Saturday. A.M. _.M. * ���������l>a. S:05 ...Wellington.... De. _95. " 8:2f) Nanaimo " _'S9 9:55 Duncans *��������� K-05.- " 10:37 Shuwnigan Lake .... " . C;iftv V 11:23 Goldstream " 7.32 ��������� Ar. 1.1:30 ..^ Victoria.. ......Ar. 8:0Q.rm^ Keduced latcs to and from, all points ob' Saturdays and Sundays good So return Mon-, day. For rates and all information appry at Company's Offices. " A. DUNSMUIR. Prksxdbnt. Geo. L. COURTNEY. Traffic Manage^ the age we live in. Rocherfoucaulcl. ! the latest information. YOU HAVE A WATCH i Tn be obuiiriedxlirect fio-n the Direc^orv Officer Victoria,'the Agents, or P, O. THAT DOES NOT GIVE Box 4S5, Victoria, 13. C. &i������l ������ R ��������� , WE WANT YOUR o K ^FII).il|gg SATISFACTION liRING IT. TO . Stoddart. Opposite Waverlev Hotei- FO,R SALE: Old papers. Apply . at. News. Office. fm oalioi-HuIum prices _^ ^s^s^������s_*y? ^^$r_>y^^^x^-^^ss PURE MILK delivered by mo daily in Cumberland and Uuion. A share of patronage 13 solicited. JAMES REIT). LEADING SARBEB and T___._KIII3_____^_VC3i3_?' Keeps a Large Stock of Fire Arms. Amunir. tion and Sporting, Goods of all. ���������descrigjj tions. UMBERLAND^ B. Ci. CHARMED BY A SNAKE THE FEARFUL EXPERIENCE OF A MAN UNDER ITS SPELL. ���������low It Feels i<> Be Fascinated l������y ttTio 51 jDuotic Influence of a Ser- jpcnt���������Fatjinjv Cer.taiu Dentfc and Vet , ?."-7Hl������'e to Move u liiiuit. t 1 hare snakes with a holy hatred; but, nnjj lj;;hig afflicted with "nerves" in any ���������grmit measure, am not afraid of them un- _er ordinary circumstances, and even "in" 'tJiesomewh-it out of the way position iu which I found myself on Saturday, tho irth of April, 1SSI7, lean hardly say now whether it is to fear or fascination, as en- xsirly distinct from terror, that my feel- "ingson that particular occasion are to be .-.strilied. Accompanied by my friend, Mr. Lindsay Turner, I went to spend the holidays ������*ij a shooting trip in the Blue mountains, IS"������w _?duth 'Wales. On cli.it meiporablo Saturday we had ��������� aio.'ie some hard climbing amid beautiful VKUuury and around a great gap when -wtitfijnu out on a higli level which ran h;wk the way we had como. We decided ~tm return, Turner keeping to tho -higher li'xcl and 1 by the route wo had traversed, tout with tho understanding that wo woro not Co lose sight of .one another. o On the return I had very little difficulty in regaining the former level, for the gap ran many yards back, and I had only to follow it, holding by the projections of the -edge, until a firmly rooted shrub assisted I had negotiated the narrow, , broken ledges and was about to enter comparative - -safety when, without any warning,, my friend, the snake, came slipping leisurely ��������� '=_long through tho ferns and scrub within a few feet of where I stood at the extreme end of the terrace, upon a four inch ledge, JioJding on with the fingers of both' hands stnvck in a shoulder high crevice. Both the reptile and I enmu to a sudden halt ���������upon seeing each other, tlie snake's black, 'forked tongue flickering in and out as it iviised its head threateningly. B wondered what on earth the brute ���������could.be doing in that spot, but supposed _t had got out of its course when making _Cor the low ground and presumed that, after tho nature of its kind, it would scut- T.I������ hack again as -I advanced. I was on ���������" :ithe point of moving forward when, to my Aittxx? horror, instead of retreating, it be- .3]KHi to sway its head gently to and fro ��������� Jioi'iian tally, at tlie same time coining ���������._--toward me by imperceptible degrees until St fay with its round nose Within striking '"distance of my leggings. ������ cannot account for tlie feelings which ���������ftook possession of me. I tried tp retreat��������� _: had only to go back a pace or two, and I ,would bo in absolute security���������but for the ��������� life of hie I could not do so' Let it not i_������ Chought that at this- time I had the slightest fear, notwithstanding tho fact- ChaSa bite from the snake meant certain tiuafth My only sensation was that of 1 wonder both at tho serpent's behavior and the consciousness of my inability to move After remaining thus for some time tho .reptile drew its length by slow degrees _������������ucoil, the transverse belly scales male- ���������2Mg a gritty, hissing rustle as they dragged, over the rock. Then it gradually x'aiscd its head a foot above- the center /zaii, and 1 have an indistinct recollection Kjhat I 'cried to cry to Mr. Turner to "look _������4 __s tolack snake," while a cold sweat *_>roke out iri the palms of my hands. JlCko beauty of the snake excited an oyer- "^ipoworing sense of admiration in me���������its "..soficdicd,. jet black skin, its diamond eyes, "a;hc fruveVy tints of its belly, that flushed ���������cr���������id glowed from bright crimson to rosy ;pink, aud above all the eternal licking ���������-j3ri flickering of tho long forked tongue ���������rjuivering back and forth After a tirae yny attention was fixed'on the tongue .���������alAe, and as 1 watched its incessant movementy I felt so utterly helpless, yet so tfOHifioious of that helplessness, without, I snaiuiain, the slightest approach of fear, TLhat, I wondered how it was 1 continued _w E������iep my hold. . The head swayed more rapidly now, and .tu Sow humming* murmur throbbed TfihwMigh my brain, drumming, drumming _cn my cars and keeping time to the sway, -ttili Ihe eyes and tongue seemed a (lashing, flittering band of light across my sight :Sw.iideiily the movement ceased. My fficaases returned instantly with a great "oauraaction of the heart, like one who is jsiA'&Ai���������ly awakened to Icrribls danger. ������ trembled in, every limb; tho sweat -Twits (louring down my tcmxilcs and along ���������_>iy spine, for my danger was imminent; *.her snake's neck was drawn back in a <;_rwj sideways ready to strike; it shot lorward. I felt the slight blow as it :_struc7������ my legging, and with a shriek of 'desperate terror 1 leaped backward off the ���������scliti. Down, down, down L went, struck ^something���������and came to .myself again, to jund Mr. Turner holding niy head on his ->-ncr. un'd bathing it with icy cold water. ��������� My escape was almost miraculous, for -hough 1 was bruised from head to foot and my shirt reduced to rags not a oone was fractured, not a limb- wrenched, only iuy temple raid shoulder were rather severely scratched. Of course I am hardly in a position to give tho details of my aerial flight, but my companion's account, as he related it, when 1 recovered from my dazed condition and after searching carefully to make sure that the snake's fangs had not penetrated my gaiter and the thick breeches beneath, is as follows: Seeing me regain the terrace after safely passing along the broken ledges, he had picked up the camera, with the object of sna.p shooting me, and was moving about to get a clear view through the trees when 1 called to him to "look at the snake." For fully five minutes 1 stood perfectly still, at intervals calling out, "Snake, snake!" until suddenly' 1 sprang backward off'the cliff. For 50 feet I fell sheer, and, my spring having carried me clear of the rock, 1 landed in a sitting posture upon the,top of a tall mountain ash tree, crashed through the small branches and so reached the ground. After resting and smoking for half an hour 1 felt entirely recovered and determined to revisit the terrace, in the hope of finding tho snako and ,paying off old scores. ��������� ' Arriving at the rocky platform, I armed myself with a stout stick and had barely covered half tho terrace when I caught sight of my black acquaintance sunning himself at full length on the very verge of thu precipice- He came straight at me, with head erect, swollen neck and hissing like a fiend. That sort of thing I could understand, so I cut hi in down, gave him one across the back that broke his spine and thou administered a dose of his own medicine by inserting the end of my stick among the writhing coils aud tossing him over the cliff. from that time forward boomed. Men who would ordinarily sit quietly through an entertainment and behave themselves allowed themselves to be influenced by the contagion.���������Louisvilla Courier-Journal TIioko Jlodest JajJiJiieMe! Here is a matrimonial advertisement that is hard .to take seriously. A lady who calls herself Ho.snijoshi seeks a husband in the Kanaz'awa Shimbun. a Japanese paper She describes .herself thus "1 am a beautiful * woman, with cloudlike hair, flowery face. v������m How like waist, and crescent eyebrows 1 hav:- enough property to walk through life hand in hand gazing at flowers in the day and the moon at night, If then* is a gentleman who is clever, learned, handsome and of good tnf-to. I will join with him for life and .share tlie pleasiue of being buried in the .same grave.' To this an answer comes from a ;rr-:i- tleman who signs himself Ariwara IJ'it- Bun;ji.- whose advertisement runs as foi- lows "I am the greatest genius of ihe present time, and people regard me as the handsomest man in Kanazawa \l, the lady sees me but once, she will be unable to restrain her love for me I will fix nnyplaceand time for our, meeting." % -P. O. DRAWER 1J487. J\ ID. 07_Bs.x_sisr. 3 48 Princess St., Winnipeg:. GRAIN AND STOCK BROKER. Private wire connection-ivith alJ markets. Grain bought and carried on margin. Correspondence Solicited. THE markets: Fine manners are a stronger bond than a beautiful face. The former binds; the latter only attracts.���������Lamartine. Well Anittvcred. In the early part of this century there lived in Nantucket a young Quakeress whose wit caused- many a ripple in the demure circle of the Friends. When this pretty Martha attended yearly meeting in Newport at the age of 18, her youthful spirits brought her occasional grave looks from the elders, although her real goodness of heart'was never questioned. One evening, during the session of yearly meeting, Martha was the center of a group of young people gathered near the windows of the parlor in tbe boarding vhouse .where some cf the Friends lodged for the time. The j'oung people were playing the simple and amusing game of "humorous definitions." Martha's wit caused such frequent laughter that a solemn faced person rose from his seat at the other end of the room'and asked, in a loud, stern voice "Martha; can thee give me the definition of gravity?" The pretty Quakeress colored at this public and unnecessary rebuke, fcnt after scarcely perceptiblo hesitation, she answered demurely. "I am not able to give thee a definition of my own. Friend Brown, but perhaps that of De la Rochefoucauld will suit thee. He says that 'gravity is a mysterious carriage of the body, invented to cover the defects of the- mind.' "���������Youth's Companion. DriiK(ine Brahma. A young Hungarian violinist, who was continually talking about his wonderful skill and great fame, had his flatteries addressed to Brahms cut short with tlie brusque remark. "More finger exercise and' fewer phrases, young man!" A'young woman who, played tlie pianoforte asked tbe composer as to tne advisability of giving a concert in Vienna. - . "Are you all ready?" inquired Brahms , "Certainly, dear master i May 1 play something for yon V '"Oh. no. no' I meant only have yon a new gown and gloves?" "Yes. sir ' "Pity: otherwise. 1 should have advised you not to give the concert. " Neither Coil Id Hend. The , late Mrs Keeley. the actrprs. used to tell an anecdote of Queen Victoria on the occasion when she had the honor of being received by her majesty On being presented she excused herself from making a low courtesy by saying. "Your iua.ie.sty. 1 have rheumatism in my knees, and 1 cannot courtesy "Mrs Keeley.' replied the .queen. "1 can't, either ' And the veteran ac- tres* was put at her ease by the homeli-, ness of the remark and its common touch of nature, which made the two women kin "Coins Out to See ii Man," "Going out to see a man" was tin invention of Artemns Ward. One night in the ���������* inter of ISO.-), when the humorist was about half through his lecture, he paralyzed his audience with the announcement that they would have to take a recess of 15 minutes so as to en- ablehim to go across the street to "see a man." H. R. Tracey, the editor of the Washington Republican, was in tho audience, and, seeing an opportunity to improve upon the joke, penciled theso lines and sent them to the platform "Dear Artemns���������If yon will place yourself under my guidance, I'll tako you to 'see a man' without crossing the street." Artemus accepted the invitation, and while the great audience impatiently but with much amusement awaited the reappearance of the humorist the latter was making the acquaintance of Amai), a well known restaurant keeper at that time, and luxuriating at a well laden refreshment board. Of course everybody "caught on to" the phrase, and men became fond of gettingup between the acts and "going out to see Amah." The restaurateur's business Another Question. "Pa. what sort of a house is that?" "That, my son. is the blind asylum. Blind people livo in there.' "They can't see. can theyV "No. my boy "Then what has the houso got windows for if thev can't see?" There are 88 canals of business importance within the limits of the United States They vary in length from one mile to 8SI. that of the Erie, and in cost from !?70.()()U to $.V3.()00.0u0> - Wheat prices have shown considerable improvement during the- past week. The conditions surrounding the market have not changed except that the news fr6m Russia and Roumanla is much worse than heretofore and all of the crops of these countries will show a very considerable reduction as compared with ' last year. The winter wheat crop of the United States is now being harvested and the yield is turning, out about as expected. The governments figure" sindicate a total crop of winter and spring wheat of about 180,- 000,000 bus. less than that of last year and as this estimate is based upon yery promising.spring wheat conditions, it is, of course, liable to be cut down considerably should anything occur to injure the prospect. Prices do not- look high in view of.the moderate crop promise and any change should be in the direction of better values. The following review of the foreign crop situation, issued today at Washington, is as complete and reliable as any that can be obtained : The worlds crop is estimated by some authorities at 2,504,000- 000 t bus. as against 2,748,000,000 bus. in 1S9S,', a reduction of 244,000,000 bus. Other estimates place th������ shortage, at,352,000,000 bus. The Russian crop cannot be a good one and may not exceed that of 1897 which was only 255,0u0,000 bus. Germany has had imnrv'ed weather of- late. Australia promises an average wheat crop with rye and oats short. The Hungarian prospect is for 140,000,000 bus., compared with 124,000,000 bus. in 1898. Severe , drought has prevailed in Rouniama and the wheat crop does not promise over thirty perent of an average. Reports from Bulgaria .are not good, Italy sends favorable reports, Spains are improved, although the crop will not be as ��������� large as last y^ars. The French area is about the same as in JS98, but the condition is 5 per cent lower, promising a crop 20,000,000 bus. less than last year. The India crop is considerably smaller than in 189S. The outlook in Australia is very fuvoriible! ��������� J. D. O'BRIEN. Winnipp-. .Tune In, 1S99. WiXKlI'liiti- INDUSTRLAX. POSITIVE PROOF! ���������that- JAPANESE CATARRH CURE CURES. The following-' testimonial is only one of the hundreds daily received by the Proprietors of Japanese Catarrh Cure. Coming from British Columbia, where, owing to extreme dampness of the climate, catarrh is more prevalent and more difficult to cure than in oilier,parte,makes it. more valuable. Mr. James F������rr, of 1he well- known firm of J. & K. A. Fair, Chllliwhack, B. C., writes: "I have I,ecu very-badly troubled with catarrh for year", and tried all the advertised remed'es and many doctors, but in every case the catarrh came back. One year ago I , purchased six "oxes of Japanese Calarrh Cure, and since linishinfy the ueatmont with this remedy, have not left ihe least sig-a of catarrh. My nephew, William bentley, was also so-bad with catarrh that it was unpleasant to go- near him; he has also been cured by Japanese. Catarrh Cure.- We keep it ior sale iu our store.', and know of many others similarly afflicted who have been cured." .Japanese Catarrh Cure is guaranteed to cure any case ot catarrh. Sold by all Druggists. A tree sample will be sent to any person suffering with this rlisiwo.' Enclose iivc cent stamp. Address Tlie Griffiths & Macpherson Co., Toronto. Their Great Problem. - The time had come when women were on juries, and it so happened that this one was composed 'entirely of women. The forewoman first made sure that there was no man in the room and then -she said:, , ' "Ladies, we will first ballot to see whether the plaintiff or,the defendant is the handsomer num. "'��������� It is helieved that in China there in 20 limes as much coal as in aU Eurouo. MATRON AND MAID. Miss l^nmti Bradlaugh, a sister of Charles lii-adlaugh, is ill and in straitened cireumstances By do'mj;- her own marketing while at Newport Mrs. "\V. K. Vaiiderbilt, Jr., has set a new lash ion for brides. Miss Lottie Simmons of Friendship, Me., raised last so:ison a turnip which she coaxed up to the enormous weight of lii^A pounds. Mrs. Selina AVeeden of Bridgowatsr, Vt., has some /maple- sugar- which was .made :iU jvars-ugo and which-still retains excellent'- flavor. ���������'/���������'.'��������� Mrs. Choate, wife of the American em- hassador in London, is in Paris, where shti has bought some of tho most exquisite court gowns made in that city. Mrs. Hetty Green has rented ; a cottage in Newport, Tt. I., where she will pass the summer, making fruqueiit business trips to New York and New Bedford. That GAUTHIER Mr. Major owes his life to CERTIFIES A miraculous cure after 20 years of suffering with Physicians have learned to recogmze the difference between patent medicines and the great private prescrip- v Cions of Dr. A. W. Uhase, and do not hesitate to endorse aud prescribe Dr. Chase's family remedies for the diseases ���������*������������������ for which they are recommended. Dr. J. T. A. Gauthier, of Valleyfield, Que., writes: "I, the undersigned, certify that the contents of this . letter, in regard to the cure of Mr. Isadore Major, by the use of Dr. Chase's Kidney-Liver Pills is correct." Mr. Isadore Major, Valleyfield, Que., writes: "After 20 years of suffering from backache and kidney disease I owe my life to Dr. A. W. Chase. I had tried an endless variety of remedies to no avail, and on the recom- raendation of a friend began the use of Dr. A. W. Chase's Kidney-Liver Pills. Two pills that night and two the -next morning gave great relief, and I continued their use till now I am completely cured. My friends are surprised .and pleased to see me well again, for I had spent hundreds of dollars in vain trying to get cured. Before using ���������Dr. Chase's Kidney-Liver Pills my back ached so I could not put on my shoes and could not lift twenty ponnds. My shoulders were so sore I had headaches and a bad taste in my mouth. These troubles are now entirely gone, and what I say I am ready to prove. I have told my friends of my wonderful cure, and many have been greatly benefited by using these pills." It is such wonderful cures as this that have given Dr. Chase's Kidney-Liver Pills claim to the title of "the world's greatest kidney cure." 25 cents a box at all dealers, or Edmanson, Bates & Co., Toronto. The list of attractions this year is a very leug one, and iu-every case' it is new and different from last year. Among these attractions may be noted the Virginia State Colored Band. This is a negro organization which not only comprizes a fine brass baud of twenty- five pieces, but also produces a nuthber of special features such as cake walks, plantation scenes, cooii dances, pican- uiny songs, etc. This aggregation is highly spoken of wherever it has appeared as a great mirth provoker. Cottons Donkey Circus is said to be one of the finest things iu its line and something entirely new. The comical and absurd situations which can be produced by the. scientific use of several donkeys, men and boys are more than can be imagined. This feature proves a great relaxatirn for old and young. There will be the Imperial troupe of Japanese jugglers. This troupe came over to attend the Omaha Exposition, and they are the princes of the art of balancing and juggling which has been cultivated to such a high pitch by this clever nation. Diana, Queen of the Light, is another attraction. This is a serpentine dance similar to that which made Loie Fuller famous. This year Prof. Herbert.._ will appear with one of the greatest troupes of trained dogs ever seen, This troupe includes Dink, the famous diving dog, which dives from a fifty foot ladder into a tank of water. Prof. Hand will, as in previous fairs, provide the fireworks. These this year will be.largely of the nature of the latest mechanical devices as fiery serpents, set pieces, stars, and a variety or beautiful rockets, shooting stars, showers, golden laid, wheat sheaves, etc., that have made this great pjrrotech- nic artist, famous all over the Dominion. The last to he named in this list is a balloon ascension and parachute drop under somewhat novel conditions. A female aeronaut will go up in a balloon seated on an ordinary bicycle, and when many hundred feet in the air she will release the parachute and drop to the ground and ride back to the place of ascent on her bicycle. ���������'��������� Midway & Champion BANKERS AND BROKERS 362 MAIN ST., WINNIPEG. Listed Stocks bought, sold, and carrried ou margin. Write us if you wish to exchange any kind of money, to buy Government or O. N. W. Co. Lands, or to send money anywhere. HIS OWN FREE WILL. Dear Sirs,���������I cannot speak , too, strongly of the excellence- of MIN- ARD'S LINIMENT. It^is THE rem- edy in niy household for bar as, sprains, etc., and we would not be without ifc.- . It is truly a wonderful medicine. JOHN A. MACDONALD, Publisher Arnprior-Chronicle. Poor Fellow, Coroner���������Was the victim conscious when you reached him? r , < Pat���������,Yis, sor. he -worr. But bechune us, I don't belave he knew tit.���������Philadelphia North-American? - - S]������i'iiiK'tiitie Prominence., "Tubbs. does spring make yon lazy?"/ "No: it makes so many other people lazy that 1 show up as quite industri- aus."'; . ��������� ' ">"��������� ��������� ��������� ��������� - . ��������� "��������� Safe,Hail Insurance* / The Manitoba Farmers'-Mutual Hail.-. ' Insurance Company, with its head of-' /l fice at Winnipeg, Manitoba, is ^an or ganization every farmer ��������� should inves-' tigate, as every farmer heeds safe and." reliable protection to his crops from the destructive hail storms. This com-- pany is incorporated under the laws of- the Province of Manitoba by some of the leading farmers and business men of the Province. The Compauy issues to its members a fivo-j'ear policy with protection of $800 on a quarter section. Every policy holder is a member of the Company and eligible to the election of office at the annual meeting. For further information apply to E. * A. Taylor, 503 Mclntyre Block, Winnipeg, Manitoba. / Official���������Certainly, there's a bounty of 8 marks for killing an otter Where did you find him'! ���������.-���������.'..���������'"''.'.'"���������'.' Peasant���������In the forest of -Stolzen- berg.":''���������'��������� ..'>������������������ \ ' ��������� ��������� ��������������������������� Official���������Well, 'there's a fine of o marks for trespassing there, so yon owe just 2 marks!���������Fliegende Blatter. Wcmen'Need ������t Suffer From those terrible side aches, hack aches, headaches and the thousand and one other ills which make life full of misery. Most of these troubles are due to impure, imperfectly filtered blood���������the Kidneys aro not acting right and in consequence the system is being poisoned with impurities. ' ! DOAN'S KIDNEY PILLS are claily proving themselves woman's greatest friend and benefactor. Here is an instance: Mrs. Harry Fleming, St. Mary's, N.B., says: "The use of Doan's Kidney Pills i restored me to complete health. The first symptoms I noticed in my case were severe pains in the small of my back and around the loins, together with general weakness and loss of appetite. I gradually became worse, until, hearing of Doan's Kidney Pills, I got a box from our druggist. I am pleased to testify to their effectiveness in correcting the troubles from which I suffered. THE,CUMBER!AND NEWS CUMBERLAND. B.C. LITERATURE. Down 'Em Pretty Sti-���������������_? rroof. ' "Well," said Deacon Stubbles, "they ���������say your son Josh is gittin to" be quite ���������a man up to the city. " "Yes," Squire Sprogle assented, "it .'pears like he was. I didn't take no ���������stock in the reports till yistady. "Thought Jcsh was jist a-tootin his own horn. Always did like to talk about hisself a good deal, you know." ' "Yes, Josh was never no' hand to set 'laround and wait for folks to find out ���������about hi? good p'ints. But what hap- ^.pened,yistady to make you think there , was really somethin in the talkabout -gittin to be a great man? Was his photograph printed.in some paper?" "No, 'twan't that, but a reporter ���������come down hero to ast 'if Josh didn't used to-be all fired lazy, or always ruu- nin away from school, or if he wasn't ���������aqueer sort of a child that "wanted to be away by hisself and not have nothin to do with other children. When they begin to try "to find out whether a feller was any of them kinds of a boy. you kin makeup your mind that he's gittin to be pretty considerable of a chap."��������� ���������Chicago News. '. IMPURITIES IN THE BLOOD. ��������� When the action of the kidneys becomes impaired, impurities in the blood are almost sura to follow, ,and general derangement of the system ensues. -Parmelee's Vegetable Pills will regulate the kidneys, so that they will maintain healthy action and prevent the complications which certainly come when there is derangement of these delicate organs. Asa restorative these Pills-are in-the first rank. too Didn't Concern Her. "Your dressmaker's bills are. ,high," he said: ������, "Well," she replied, "why don't you '��������� speak to her about it?" ���������' ,, South It Always Makes Talk of Land. "What is the field for a first class magazine in the south?" was the question of a literary gentleman. "Well," was the reply, "there area thousand acres of field for it���������good, fallow-field and well timbered territory, but"���������" = ���������- ��������� ,--���������- ---~ "That's just what everybody says," he interrupted. J^They invariably hedge with a 'but' or an 'if in answering my question. I know what they would say. It's a question of sufficient capital. But I^ve got my own opinion on that line. The south doesn't want a' first class southern magazine I" "That's a strong statement!" "But a true one. Now, I've talked to a dozen men in a dozen days about a great southern magazine. All thought we should have one, but the minute they discovered that I controlled the capital for, such an enterprise they switched me off on- a real estate track and tried to Hell me land and buildings,)' Fact, sir. And I couldn't get 'em to talk magazine after thatl Why, .the biggest literary man in a certain Georgia county, to whom I naturally looked for "sympathy, tried to unload three farms and a prospective gold mine on me as soon as I told him I thought of investing in a southern magazine I" ,, "And do you still think of invest- in������?" , "Not now,''he said. ,"They've got me in the real estate business tool"��������� ���������Atlanta Constitution. This B.st Remedy for Spring Weather Weakness. B-B-B* Makes Rich Red Blood. The Blood is the very essence of life. As it courses through the system it carries with it, if pure and rich, nutrition to every cell in the body. If impure, it spreads disease. If thin and watery, it fails to nourish, hence we have weakness, debility and decay. ������ It-is the wonderful power B.B.B. has in purifying- impure blood, making thin, watery blood rich and red, that is at the bottom of its marvellous success in curing- disease. , Those who are pale, thin, weak, troubled with blotches, pimples or eruptions of any kind should take B.B.B. It makes the pale cheek rosy, the skin clear and smooth, and infuses new energy into weak, worn, run down, shattered constitutions. Skin Clear. ? Knew. a tree is the hardest lie '-'What kind of to climb?" asked the teacher. 'lOne that hain't got no limbs," lit- F< tie.Albert replied'.���������Chicago News. ' Evidently Proujjerlngr. " "Is your son succeeding in business'i'\ "I should say so. He has made enough to have his photograph taken sitting at , his desk. " . ��������� ^ Mitiarus Liniment Cures Gargetiu Coir* 1 It Was Supremely Funny.' "Haw, haw, haw," laughed the Englishman. "Funniesfcyjoke I ever heard. " - "What is*it?"-asked the American. "Why, a man- got up one morning A Great Rheumatic Remedy.' Mr. H. E. West, Water St., Vancouver, writes: "I had, been suffering from avery painful attack of' rheumatism in' my right shoulder, and could not attempt to raise my arm, so great was tho pain. Griffiths' Menthol Liniment was applied, and in less than four hours the pain entirely left it, and, 1* could use my arm freely. It is truly _ wonderful remedy.'"1 and couldn't"find his alarm clock, so he Wl asked.his wife'what had become of it, it had~ disappeared' at 6 and she said o'clock." "I don't see anything so>very funny about that." "Don't you ? Why���������why���������neither do I now. Thought it was awful funny when I heard it too. I���������. Oh, yes, now I know. She said it went off at G o'clock. Haw, haw, haw!"���������Chicago Post. " -- A'V/ondcrful Drummer. Probably the most remarkable drummer who ever lived was Jean Henri, the famous tambour major of the Emperor Napoleon. One of his feats was to piay on 15 different toned drums at the same time in so soft and harmonious a manner that instead,of the deafening uproar that might have been expected the effect was that of a novel and complete instrument. In playing he passed from one drum to the other with such wonderful quickness that the eyes of the spectators could hardly follow the movement of his hands and body. Called Him "Prop" For Short. Among the plantation negroes in the old times tho naming of a child was a matter of great moment. Since they all had the samo surname the distinction had to bo made in some -other way. And since there wciw a hundred or more to be named the Bible, classics, literatureh and history were culled, from very freely by the master or somo other member of the family to assist the parents in this matter. Among the various names I recall this was tho most original one���������Elijah the Prophet Lucius K. Polk Mars Abbcrth L. Tho latter name was a compliment to one of the young masters, and not to have given the title would have been an act of discourtesy. The name, however, was abbreviated to "Prop," and,lie was so called. "I beg to state I have used ' Burdock Blood Bitters for impure blood, pimples on the face, &c, and derived great benefit from it. My skin is now very clear and free from all eruptions. I only used four bottles of the B.B.B. and can strongly recommend it to any person suffering from impurities in the blood or eruptions of the skin." Mrs. G. B. ,Helmore, , Spehce's Bridge, B.C. Every "I< have taken B.B.B. every Spring-, spring now fori some years, to ' ��������� purify my blood and keep my system in good order, and 'can honestly say that I do not know of its equal anywhere." Mrs. Aggie Barnes,' , ' Lunenburg, N.S. ��������� RAILROAD TIES. . FOE. - NJNE YEARS. ��������� Mr. Samuel Bryan, Thedford, writes: ' _'or nine years 1 suffered with-ulcerated-sores on my leg; 'I expended over ������1 between the way I am goiuff and the end I have in view If" I have a home which I long: to roach, all the scenery and company around me cannot satisfy me. God is meamt to be the home cf our souls. Minard's Liniment Cures Colds, Etc. AN OBEDIENT CHILD. BabyS OAP I Must; have the genuine, The imitations look very iiice> but they hurt my delicate SHIN ��������� TliE AlbcrtToilet Soap CoV. , '-V ���������' 1 ii!^!d^!__I_^!__I__!4_'T__I__T__T_5T> *y* ^taaV ������j> \t> y*> *t> *y>\t> at__Iaa__^t>_vJ> 1 EDDY'S... ." TELEGRAPH MATCHES 1899,1 % FIRST in 1851. ->K FOREMOST in The MOST of the BEST MATCHES for the Least Money. . * * f f & COUNT THEM FOR YOURSELF AND SEE. * f E. Gartly Parker Oa <(a *.1a *Ja \1+ V> *Xa vT> *f* *y* *T> Xiss vV V> *JA- *J* *.V \T> *������> $&&&&&$&itt~?W MEMBER OF THE. STANDARD MINING 12 ADELAIDE ST. E., TORONTO. EXCHANGE. ALL STANDARD BRITISH COLUMBIA, ONTARIO AND REPUBLIC STOCKS DEALT IN ON, COMMISSION. > - I am offering: some attractive money making- stocks just now, -It trill pay you to keep in touch with me. . CODES: Bedford McNeill's. ClougU's.'Moreing &NealB.' < TV. N. U. 22G It's no Trick To make Biscuits, Ruffles, etc., nice and light and wholesome when you use WHITE STAR B_S It is unsurpassed in LEAVENING STRENGTH, is ABSOLUTELY PUKE, ! and' LOW IN PRICE. ! THE DYSON-GIBSON CO. LUCAS, STEELE _ BRISTOL Importers of Groceries "WTite US. Hamilton, Ont. Circle Teas L. S. & B. Coffees L. S. & B. Extracts L. S. & B. Spices REID'S PIANOS In touch, tone and fln ish they have no equal. Correspondents wanted in every town to act as agents. REIB BROS., 257 BLinff St., West, Toronto. There aro so immy cough medicines in tho market tbut ic is sometimes difficult to tell which to buy; bub if wii had a cough, a cold or aijy iiilliction of the throat or lungs, wo would try Bibkle's Anti-Consumptive ��������� Syrup. Those who have used it think it is far ahead of all other preparations recommended for such complaints. The little folks like it as it as pleasant as syrup. SURE REGULATORS. ��������� Mandrake and Dandelion are known to exert a powerful influence on the liver and'kidneys, restoring them to healthful action, inducing a regular flow of the secretions and imparting to the organs completo power to perform, their functions. These valuable ingredients enter into the composition of Parmelee's Vegetablo Pills, and serve to render them the agreeable and salutary medicino they are. There are few pills so effective as they in their action. BEE BUZZES. Fair haired people are said to be becoming less numerous than formerly. The ancient Jews were a fair haired race; now they are, with few exceptions, dark. So it is, in a lesser degree, with the Irish, among whom 150 years ago a dark haired person was almost unknown. CURED WITHOUT KNIFE OR.' PLASTER DEPT. W. H. ABBOTT, wmm mkBm medical go,, 57 7 Sherboiirne St. Toronto. To shake bees off a heavy comb hold the frame with both hands. Every one becoming a bcokceper should learn how to trjfeisfer ��������� bees. The crop of honey depends upon thf force of bees on hand when the season opens. Any extra work about the apiary should he attended to and everything got in readiness before the bees begin to swarm. Beekeeping combined with fruit growing enables one to take a double crop from ���������the same land. Never pull up the covers that the bees have'so closely sealed down unless compelled Co do so. Queens that are not defective when fed daily at this time will produce brood to their utmost capacity. Minard's Liniment Cores' Diptheriu. lie Followed Instructions, According to the Letter nt Least. A little black boy sat on the soap box which served as a front step to the tumble down shanty. He was happy. So was the lean yellow dog who licked the boy's arms every chance he got, and who, when repelled, patiently awaited another opportunity. His skin was more than black. Here and there it looked as if it had been varnished, and his hair was glued tight to his head, so that.tlie kinks were scarcely apparent. His fingers clung together when he attempted to open his fists, and films of silky sweetness were spun about him as he threw back his head and opened his mouth in epicurean ecstasy. "Goodness, lawl" exclaimed the old lady who had come suddenly around the corner. "What yo' pittiri dat .away fob., when I jes' bin tryin tu clean yo' up? Ef yo' ain' went an 'lasses'ed yo'se'f f urn haid to footl" / "Dat ain' 'lasses, mammy.'/ "Whut'sde use er me tryin ter make you 'spectable, I'd like tu know? I wash yo' an I dress yo', an den I tells yo' to go an use de comb, didn' I?" "Yes'na. An I look aroun' de kitchen an in de pantry, an all de comb I could fin' was dishere honeycomb. But I use dat, mammy; Isho'ly did."���������Washington Star. is the kind that housekeepers who want only the best always buy. Packed in pound ands two-pound, tin cans, it comes into the home with all its natural aroma and strength. Protected by our Seal, the consumer knows that its purity and strength have been untampered with. Your grocer sells this kind, but be sure our seal and name is on the can you buy. L Chaso .&- Sanborn, LEST YOU JFORGET:���������Write for Prices on Cream Separators, Gasoline Engines, Tread Powers, ana everything used in the Cheese Factory, Creamery or Dairy. If von have ten cows.one of our J land Separators WILL SAVE its cost the firsc year. Winnipeg-. Pleasant as syrup; nothing equals it as a worm medicine ; the name is Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator. The greatest worm destroyer of the age. When Thnckeray "Was Not Elected. It is almost startling to bo reminded, as wo are ' by Mrs. Ritchio's introduction to "The Virginians," that at ono period the novelist eai-ncstly desired to enter tho houso of commons. Nay, ho actually stood for the city of Oxford, coining in at the bottom of tho poll. "And a very good thing, too," says Toby, member of parliament, who is supposed to know something of the house. In 1857, when ho made tho attempt, ho was 4G years old, far too advanced in life to make his mark at Westminster. Ho would haA'o been lost in a crowd of mediocrities, would have been nowhere in the raco "with the glib, blatant Bashmead Artlctts of the day. He did much better when, addressing the electors after the poll had been declared, he undertook to "retire and take my place with my pen and ink at my desk." Tho result was '' Tho Virginians,'' published in November of this same year, worth a whole session full of speeches addressed to Mr. Speaker. Thackeray's contest at Oxford is otherwise notable for ono of ^the neatest and i most graceful compliments on record, j Meeting in the street Lord Monck, one of j his opponents, ho had a little friendly talk | over tho prospects of the fight, and on taking leave said, "May the best man win." { "I hope not," said Lord Monck, with a j courtly bow aud a meaning glance at his I opponent j THE MANITOBA FARMERS' MUTUAL HAIL INSURANCE COMPANY OF WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, Insures its members against loss or damage from hail, and gives prompt adjustment and pays all losses in full. Address E. A. TAYLOR, Manager, -WI-Tar-PEG-, MAKT. BRITANNIA, BEAVER and BUFFALO are the finest India and Ceylon TEAS packed. Put up by MacKENZIE & MILLS, Winnipeg RA3NY RIVER NAVIGATION CO. r Steamers Keenora, Edna Brj-dgcs, City of Alberton. . The steamer Keenora will leave Rat Portage every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 9 p. m. for Fort Frances, Mine Centre, and all points on Rainy River and Rainy .Lake. For rates, etc., apply to any Canadian Pacific Ry. agent or to��������� GEO. A. GRAHAM, Manager, Rat Portage, Ont. highTgradeHpl������ws7~seed!nq~machines, CarriageB, Wagons, Barroivs, Windmills, &c. COCKSHUTX PLOW CO., Winnipeg. GRAND JEWEL COOK STOVES Bny and use them and you will fce delighted with results. If not satisfied money refunded. Manufactured t>y Burrow, Stewart h. Milne, Hamilton, Can. MAHITOBA DEPOT, 132 Princess St., Winnipee Askyour dealer for GRAND JEWELS. 5WA "���������-ffw r J* * I V'"v; *i\ ���������' ~*A I ':,v##l ���������- *f -c't* ' -.".^Sl ���������"��������� ^ -' i\������.-ij?l .'.- -JCVi-'Mfrl . **; "# ��������� -; ~,"w ,.""' v.- L ��������� _ ��������� -. j -ar \ ;���������'. ��������� ������>#; ' ��������� ������������������. >'% *i - -' 'a; ?~t'f. > ������'-'���������<$_ ���������,;.������' ^H .' ,_' - ,.yitl WE rARE OF IMITATIONS. MAKE FURNACES TOO M������������wj_flv-������_������.*- THE' CUMBERLAND NEWS. Tf ; I ISSUED EVERY SATURDAY.��������� ��������� Subscribers- failing -to-receive The Nkws regularly wjll confer a favor by notifying, the qffiqe. , ./ Job Work Strictly 0. O. D. flPrjtnsient Ads Caslr in Advance. SATURDAY,- AUG. 26th, 1899. ��������� - Mr.-Thomas Morgan visited Union the 17thi_.6t.in his official capacity. As this was his second visiit within" a month, it may be inferred that the Inspector of Mines was determined-to lose no time in carry- out the- latest "Rule" promulgated < by-our local government for the greater or-less good pf B. C. mines And miners.' The zeal of this official in fulfilling his duty in thatres- , pectus; of course, quite commendable. It is to be regretted that his, knowledge of the laws laid down lor his guidance does not seem" to equal"- his willingness,, to enforce ". thejp. We;thallproceed to explain. u Mj\ Morgan was escorted through the various mines, iri operation by the underground manager, but not don-tent -with- the information he, Gould gather incompany with an- , other; the inspector betook himself !l -through- the different slopes alone and held impromtu examinations pf Japs a'nd-Chinese whom he:- met in the -course-of his travels. The ��������� s'ubjqct " matter of examination seems to have been the two words, Vgas," '-Manger."- These were writ-' f ten with chalk on a piece of board find the 'candidate? was requested ', tp spell andJ read them. .The :last 'Special s.Hicks, -went down on Friday's boat. They will hear Godfrey's Band in- Nanaimo Sports'committe A. & I. Exhibition are arranging a- 1st class program for the afternoon of Fair Da}'. Efforts will be made to arrange an excursion from Texada. Mrs. Staples broke up camp at Gartley's Point Wednesday.,., The camping season is pretty well over, owing chiefly to the unusually cool weather and excessive fain this year. Mr. J. B. McLean has developed the negatives taken at Texada last Thursday: The views, are well selected and the finish of.the photos is artistic in the'highest degree. Sir Richard Musgrave and. party came up on the [ City Wednesday. On Thursday.morning the steamer proceeded to Texada and thence to Campbell River with the party. There will, be a memorial ser- yice for the late Mr. Jno. Roe in Trinity Church Sunday (to-morrow) evening at 7 p. m. Music suitable for the occasion is being prepared by the choir. Mr. McNabb., Fisheries Inspector and Mrs. McNabb came up to Courtenay Wednesday and were guests at the Courtenay Hotel. Mr. McNabb inspected the work done on the Courtenay Falls. A meeting was held at Piket's Hall Tuesday night to consider the matter of holding the Fall Fair in the town instead. of,at Courtenay. It was intended to invite an excursion from Wellington and unite with the farmers in entertaining the visitors. This plan would have insured financial success to the Fair, but the A. & I. Ass. would not a- gree to the proposal so it had to be dropped. Chinaman,killed at1 No. 4 slope Thursday. Fall of coal from roof of stall crushed",him to death. Jury viewed body and "Scenerof accident. Inquest postponed till next Thursday, as Inspector Morgan is coming up to take part. The ' general o- pinion is that the fatality was a pure Occident. ., Corpse was buried Friday. PASFENOER LIST. Per steamer "City of 'Nanaimo, Wednesday, Aug. 23. , ' Mr. Cook, Mr. Smallpiece, (two) M. Michell,-S. Simpson, Mrs S. Reid, O Johnston, S: McNeil, Tom Ryan, H McDougal, J Tbltoh, C F Frover, W E Stauso, Miss Pelkey, Mr McNabb, Mrs McNabb, Mrs' Muscamp, Mrs James, Mrs Gough, S Minnie, I Peddar, J Dender, F .Johnston, J Rowan, Mrs Rowan, J Walker, Mrs Walker, M Kaskim, Judge Harrison, Mrs McFarland, Mrs T Solly, Mrs Cunliffe, Miss Manson, R'Rahy, H Reifle, Sir Richard Musgrave, Mr. Vernar, Mr Graham, Mr Tayle'ur, Mrs Tayleur, R Worthington. The following passengers went to Texada, August 24th:���������Mr Douglas, J McPhce, Mr Newman, J Austin, W Halliday. Mr Eckstein returned from Texada. The following passengers took passage for Nanaimo:���������Mrs. John, Jas. Woodland, D. Halliday, Mrs. . A;.lB. Brown, Mrry Brown, Miss H. Abrams John Baird, John, Potter, A Henderson, J Bartoldi, Mrs. N Concena, John Duggan, M.Chilette, Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Geo. Stevens. Denman Island^:���������Mrs. W Why te. ' \ ��������� ' POLICE COURT���������Before Justices Dunne and Moore: John Potter charged with stealing money from George McLean, at Waverly Hotel. Sentenced to three months in Nanaimo jail. Defendant has been up on other charges before. Theodore Cadona, charged with assaulting Chinaman���������Fined $2.50. Notice is hereby given that, the; Union Colliery Company of Brit ish Columbia, Limited Liability;' intends to apply to His Honor the Lieutenant-Governor for permission to change its name to that of the.ij "Wellington Colliery Company^ Limited-Liability." - - Dated Victoria, 18th July, 1899. U DAVIE, POOLEY' & LUXTON, >]��������� Solicitors to the Union Colliery?| Company of _