1 \ . LADYSniTH Daily Ledger PUBLISHED IN THE LEADER OFFICE VOL. 2, £JL MONDAY, OCT. 31, 1904. PRICE FIVE CENTS SOCIALISTS HEAR THEIR CANDID ATE Fenton And Hawthornthwaite Address Meeting at Opera House on Some/ what Short Notice [10 SERIOUS ACCIDENTS The Socialists held a meeting in on a platform adopted by the Labor the opera house on Saturday night, party at Nelson. No. 5 plank ol this a rather impromptu-affair as it was platform was public ownership ol all late in the afternoon before it was franchises. Mr. Smith had not been decided to have the gathering. How- loyal to that platform at Ottawa, the party and sajd jn _utetance tllat t|)C cmm ever, Mr. Win. Fenton, candidate, and J. H. llawthornthwaite, M.P.P., who had been out on the islands, arrived somewhat unexpectedly, and so it was decided to take the opportunity ot addressing the electors. Probably on accjnni o! the short notice, the audience was somewhat slim. Mr. Geo. Hannay, who was in lhc chair, explained the treason why so short notice of .he Seating had teen given, and introduced Mr. (!. I! Wilson as llie first sp,\ik'ir. Mr. Wilson said that Mr. Fenton would not go to Ottawa to represent .simply British Columbia, but tlie I'i>- minion of Canada, Talking along Ibis line, he said anyone knew Hint today it look it took nearly all a working- man made to pay for the necessaries of life. This could not he laid altogether to transportation. If the pentilc at Ottawa took a real inter- tst in Ihe whole Dominion things would be improved. For instance, the government could do belter for the people of thc prnlrjcs in the matter of lumber. When the jmcnlbers went lo Ottawa they slioiill lie cognizant of the matters affecting other parts of the country and act for the people as a whole. He read a complaint front'Ontario of the small price the country got for timber limits sold to speculators, a most utibusi- noss-like disposal ol the property of the people nf Canada. If tlieSc resources Werc administered for the good of th,' people instead nf the speculators bow much would the condition of thc people lie improved. Mr. Win. Fenton, the Socialist candidate said he had been making a tour of the conttiluency; he had been received very favorably and had no doiibt of his ultimate success. ( Applause.) The other parties were Ogliting for thc hone but he was going to step In nnd get it, Amongst the many charge: in the Literal press was one that the Socialists'were allied to thc Conservatives. That was| a falsehood; simply a campaign dodge. He believed lhat it originated in an attempt to injure the Socialist members in the local house, Dial the) were keeping the Conservative government in power. But the Socialists had uo interest in keeping either of thc other parties in power. Thc Socialist platform, from which he read an extract, made it a matter of indifference as to which of tlie other parties was in power. Some o[ thc Liberal press bail interviewed Mr. Wolley, who said he was not a Labor man, nor was he in favor of class legislation. That did not harmonize with the Socialist platform. Prior to the advent nf thv Socialists there never was ,tt Labor party in the province. He had once been a follower of Mr. Smith, but had abandoned that man when he found him allied lo the Liberals. Tlicy were charged with following Mr. Smith round. Yes hut be was hard to calch. Mr. Smith had one ail vantage over theni, he had steamboats and trains at Ills disposal and some of the big guns among the capitalists behind him. Was that the position of a Labor candidate? Exception had been taken lo _ho speaker for chasing up Mr. Smith's career. Anyone who deceived labor like Mr. Smith deceived all themmm like Mr. Smith deserved all thc condemnation that could be heaped upon him. Mr. Smith had charged the Socialists with llie Extension strike, whereas everyone knew the Socialists were nut in the majority ami the Socialists did not believe In strikes. Mr. Smith bad advised them the other night to join the American Federation ol Labor, but formerly hail opposed any organization outside of Canada. A few years ago Mr. Smith had met Mr. (lumpers and had not agreed with that gentleman In his views. Now he was advising people to join Mr. (lumper's organization. This showed how slippery Mr., Smith wns. Mr. Smith was supported by Mr. Dunsmuir and other large capitalists, thai try could not own the railway, but could operate it. So might a man who drove a team ol horses own it Thc Nelson platform advocated compulsory arbitration. Mr. Smith bad not been loyal lo that, but believed in tho old adage "Let him take who hath the power, and let him keep who can." Mr. Hawthornthwaite taking up the Nelson platform, said Mr. Smith had never introduced a single plank of that platform in the house, Mr. Hawthornthwaite tlien expressed his anxiety to meet Mr. Smith on the public platform, but said that gentleman had always evaded doing so. Turning to the discussion ol thc various parlies, Mr. Hawthornthwaite said that the Conservatives charged that the Liberals werc owned by thc G. T.l\, while the Liberals, on the other hand said (lie Conservatives were owned by tlie C.P.R.; he believed they were both right. Instead.of a govcrnincnt- owncd railway, the socialists believed in a collectively owned railwaj, so that every one ol the wage earners would be stock-holders in the railway and participate in all thc benefit* of that railway, and the wage system would be abolished. The wage system, wage slavery, would rlill remain under the system of government ownership. Rut uo Sociai list would oppose government ownership- ju tlio house, as there werc onie benefits to he had. It was under present conditions only ommon decency trial a government should build, own and operate its railway as in Australia. That was better than private ownership. Bill to turn lo lhc chief subject that interested them, thc question of Socialism. On one side there was plenty tor all in this world; on thc other hand were people living in degradation and want, and workiogmen fighting from day to day that their families should not sink into this condition. Thirteen millions of people in the Old Country were underfed, and twelve millions on the verge of starvation. In the United States Hicy were rapidly approaching that rendition. High tariff or low tariff did nqt alter the conditions. Capitalistic development would bring into this province just such degradation and want as he had pictured, whether tlicy wanted or not, inside ol twenty-five years every!man, in the building would be a Socialist. ( Applause. The Socialist movement was gaining ground and nothing could stop it. On thc other hand capitalists were riding to their doom. Japan and Russia were fighting for llie' last great market of the world. Just as the workingman had to sell his labor, so the capitalitts had to sell thcir products or go out of business. The reason Great Britain ami the United States upheld Japan was be cause they favored the open market; while Germany and France favored Russia because they stood for a closed market. It was this fight for the last market of tlie world and nol admiration for the Japs that made Britain and the United States want them lo win. It was the same way all through life, one class working against another and one town against another. Was it not true that Nanaimo was hoping that Ladysmith would conic to grief and the merchants ol Ladysmith were actucatcd by the same feeling towards Nanaimo? The secret ballot today was a slave's ballot, because the working- men were afraid the musters should know for whom they were voting and they might lose their jobs. The hu- nilialiim and degredation of the working class was gradually becoming greater, Socialism prescribed the only remedy to take hold legally ot those means and life ami wealth production antl operate them for the benefit ol all. Capitalism held these advantages because its representatives werc voted into the house. Ai|lo the Conservatives jimes Walker of Ladysmilh Badly Crushed in a Runaway Charge of Shot Carries Away the Side of Raymond Rich/ arisjt's Face e*_* I James Walker, who lives at thc head of the Bay, was very seriously hurt yesterday afternoon in a runaway accident. Walker, who is engaged in getting out piles'for the new wharf near Blancy's Crossing, was proceeding to camp in his wagon when thc accident happened at the big hill just below town. Waiker was thrown out of tlie vehicle and badly crushed against a tree slump. Several ribs were broken and thc point of irne penetrated the lungs. There .wore other bruises on the body and in addition a nasty gash in the leg. The man was brought "to town, received medical attention and was sent to Nanaimo on the evening train to thc hospital for treatment. His eondi- ion is considered somewhat precar- rious. ACCIDENTALLY SHOT. Another accident reported on Sunday was the accidental shooting of a 12 years old .boy named Richardson, near Duncans. He was out with bis father after birds and Raymond happened, lo be ahead. In some un-r accountable way the father's gun was' discharged and the charge of shot, I striking Raymond in the head, carried away his nose, destroyed one eye tore away the side uf the face, GENERAL ASSAULT ONPORT ARTHUR On Sunday Japanese Attack In Enormous Force Defences of the Rus^ sian Garrison Artillery Begins Also to Batter Lone Tree Hill Probable Preliminary of * Great Battle Che Foo, Oct. 31.—(2 p.m.)- The hours of fighting. Thc Russians general assault upon Port Arthur Sjml partially- exposing tlie brain The whicli began In a preliminary way on Oct. 24, developed into a fiercely raging battle yesterday, when, according to a hitherto reliable source, the Japanese flung heavy forces against the fortress in the third attempt to secure a commanding petition. The result ol yesterday's fighting is unknown. The Japanese have been pre paring for this assault for a month. It is believed that the Japanese did not expect to capture the town on this occasion, but to accomplislian- other important step. This plan was adopted following thc first assault, when thousands of lives were sacrificed in an attempt to swarm over tho fortifications by a mere force ol numbers regardless of loss. This assault like.the previous one, was a climatic incident of weary weeks of trench digging, gun mounting, and small engagements. In the opinion of experts the assault will cease when, the Japanese have secured such positions aa will enable stuck to their positions till thc Japanese were within a few yards, both sides hurling hand grenades at each other. The Japanese infantry are now using mechanical devices which enable them lo throw gienades with great accuracy and rapidity. In the meantime another body ol Japanese assaulted the trenches on the slope and stopped some distance WAITING THE WORD. General Oku's headquarters on the Schill River, Wednesday, Oct. 20.— (Delayed)—The great atmies ol Field Marshal Oyama and Gen. Kuropatkin still lie facing one another, after a week practically devoid of action. The trenches aloifg the entire line averages only 500 yards apart. Neither side dare raise a head above the parapet. It would be suicidal to do so. Thc artillery searches the Hues during the day and at night ' nc Russians use searchlights. The lines ate alrovc the extreme Japanese outposts so close together that outposts are where the ascent of Riiilung moun- iml'ossible' At night the pickets of lain became almost perpendicular, 'both sides creep out a lew yards to The Russian trenches seamed the give warning of a sudden attack and slope. To advance against them retire before dawn. The nervous over an unbroken slope which was tension is reaching the breaking iad was taken to Clremainus Imspi" t vhem to creep closer under■. the noses tai on the train arid today was M,0' ""^Russian guns. It is believed ported to be getting very low with but -light chalices of recovery. His father, while unable to,explain just how the accident happened, believes that the trigger of his gun caught in his clothes, causing thc weapon to Ite discharged. —_.: o—, — GIVES FRANCE ALL THE CREDIT Russian Press Says Ker Friend' ly Attitude Prevented War St. Petersburg, Oct. 31 .-The Rus- rian papers this morning, notably the Gazette, give much credit to France lor the favorable turn in tho North Sea incident. The paper says: "To French diplomacy, in a great measure, thc credit of thc peaceful settlement, this being thc first happy cotisci|ticncc of the French-Anglo understanding, enabling our ally to enjoy the confidence of both countries All sincere friends of peace must once more congratulate themselves on thc benefit conferred on thc world hy our beloved monarch in initaling the Hague Peace Conference.'. Some nf the papers, however, continue to display bitterness towards Great Britain. The Sviet Panslfoist, warns the Russian public not lo be too sanguine of nn amicable settlement, saving: "The referring of the matter lo commission leads people lo suppoio that thc incident is closed, hut a whole scics of other events shows that the crisis is not reached.. Wo must lie ready for any eventuality. Tho conviction exists in France t at Great Britain promised Japan to doublo the Russian second Pacific squadron, which would explain the double dealing of Hie English government. Great Britain docs not want war, as war would draw in France, but is relying on her naval strength to do all possible to embarrass Russia, pioducc a rcpititioii of the Hull Incident or worse still, arrange a Japanese ambuscade which would make a Russian naval victiry impossible. Altogether Great llri- I tain's attitude bodes no good lo | Russia. Great Britain's chance I Injure ami humiliate, Russia he necessary before thc distance be tween the beligcrcnt lines is sulll- that two more general assaults will cicutly shortened to make an attempt to enter the main forts and make thc end of thc uiege pratticablc Having made every possible preparation, tlie Japanese opened fire Willi their artillery along the whole line, incidentally continuing their dai ly practice ul dropping shells into thc harbor. Thc Russians replied, The sounds, as of distant thunder, telling the inhabitants of Port Dalny that thc long expected assault on the fortress was imminent. The bombardment continued furiously until thc afternoon of Oct. 26, when llie Russian guns at Etso mountain, Antsc mountain antl Riiilung mountain became silent. At 4 o'clock that afternoon a regiment of Japanese swept out from behind a recently captured hill adjacent to Rihlung mountain and advanced into the Russian trenches lying between Rihlung mountain and the railroad, occupying them alter CURBSTONE CONFERENCE mined, even without Russian resist-' Point and a great battle may be pre- ancc would have been a difficult task, jcijiltated at night by a single man but the slope had been torn up, great. losi"E his miai ,mder tlle strain- The hollows having been driven in it al. casualties caused by the nightly ar- various places by the bombardment, Itillery attackf are small but themor and the Jananese availed themselves alc ett,xt is stronS' T1"> Russians of these Indentations, which ollcred are "sil« searchlights to sweep the combined footholds and protection plain between the trenches at night. against bullets. Iu the meanwhile,)" ' the fire, of all the arlillery was directed against the Russian trenches, the Russians eventually retiring, whereupon the Japanese in thirty minutes constructed trenches sufficient to shield themselves. The Russians exploded mines, hut, the Japanese claim without result. Upon the retirement of their troops, the Russians opened fire from Liati mountain and that night they made a sortie,, but thc Japanese had in the meanwhile brought up' machine guns, with whicli the sortie was repulsed. Except for thc knowledge that thc bombardment was continued all information covering the period between Oct. 27 and 29, is lacking, but presumably, is much of thc same character as that just described. The Japanese operations gradually assuming the proportions of the general attack of yesterday Thc fight-( ing is reported to have been most severe from Rihlung mountain down along the whole east side of thcNN along lhc whole east 6idc ol the town. SUSPECTED OF ROBBERY To-day Provincial Constable Cas- sidy arrested a man named McGregor on suspicion of stealing some blankets Irom Robt. Hughes, near Cornelius Bowalcrs' place, close to thc Whcatshcaf Hotel and also taking an overcoat and gloves, the property ot a Japanese. A man answering to the description ol McGregor, committed the theft and the information was 'phoned in to Mr. Cassidy. He found that McGregor had came to town yesterday and some of thc stuff he had with him, resembled the stolen goods, so the man is now under arrest, awaiting thc arrival of the persons who werc nibbed to see whether llley can identify tho property. CONSERVATIVES MEET TO-NIGHT Sir Charles Hibbert Tupper and Geo. H. Cowan the Speakers "Tis the last, rose of summer," pensively remarked the brown three- year-old as she reached over a garden fence and nipped oil tile lop of a small shade tree, "and I won't leave it standing alone." What business had that old city council to pass that infamous pound law anyway," fiercely demanded tlie thirteen year old red cow. "Many ol us were here before Ladysmith was thought of; our ancestors lived to enjoy their 20 years of life before fhey were slaughtered to furnish the butchers with thcir three year old steaks, and now wc, in the prime of life are lo be cutoff from our privileges of roaming the streets and sampling garden sauce, and why! Simply because thc city lathers want to deprive us ol our privileges, and have decreed that if any of us after today are found taking a street promenade, wc arc to be put in the pound." "It waB a cow—ardly thing to do" chirped thc brindlc heifer, "but there is hope yet. It seems tbat although this is a great year lor candidates, there arc none running lor pound- keeper, and we may get another turn at the gardens yet before the law is enforced," applause, "I shall have hope as long 'Anyhow," said thc old duni cow, as she clanged tier bell to silence the applause, "I shall have hope so long as 1 sec that little stream meandering down First Avenue "Well, yes, there is something in that," admitted thc heroic old Galloway, "aud lor that matter wc don't I have to see it. It wc arc not too I lar away we can tell that it still Tonight the electors will have the opportunity of bearing Sir Charles Hibbert Tupper and Mr. (i. 11. Cow- wan, who speak at the Opera House on beball of Mr. Wolley. Tho Conservative candidate will not be there himself, it is understood, as he 's ! meanders, especially II thc mind busy in the lower portions of the right. Still there Is no telling what constituency. The meeting opens at\ some rash councilman may do o'clock. The scene ol activity is shifting up to- _...„.., tlicy stood tor tnllsts, dial wonld show whether unlimited development ol capitalism Mr. Smith was a Labor man. Mr. Tlio Liberals said that while they he Smith had not raised a voice against the eniplovineiit of Chinese In mines. '*",.,,. , _ _ , — That gentleman bad gone to Ottawa iilvmy;depot§. Electric ear. every live minutes to all parte ot the city. Bar nnd table unexcelled. F. BAYNBS, Proprietor, ABBOTT ST., VANCOUVER, B.C. NEW WESTERN HOTEL A good Boarding House and Hatcl where there arc good tables and beds. MRS. MARY DAVIS, Prop. OEORQE L. COURTNEY Traffic Manager. PAINTINO, PAPER HANOING, ETC. ' Work done properly and at right __________^_____^_^_ prices. Shop and residence in rear 3rd Tuesday al 7-30 p.m. Worthy of Ladysmith Hotel. J. E. SMITH, Prop. HOTEL LADYSMITH RATES—$1.00 per day. Finest Wines, Liquors and Cigars, First Avenue, Ladysmith, B. 0. D. C. WHITE, Prop. President, A. A. Davis; Worthy Secretary, C. II. Riimmliigs. W,G. Fraser Merchant Tailor KING'S HOTEL Fourth Avenue. Board by thc day, week, or month at right prices, Bar well supplied. JOSEPH AND TASS1N. ; ********~r*~r***+******+**+****************~r***********^ Coal! - Coal!! Wellington Colliery Company, Ltd. "., *■ ; Wellington Coal Best household coal on the Pacific £ Coast , t ■ • Comox Coal—Best steam coal on the Pacific Coast t ■ Alexandria Coal—First-class gas, steam and house- ♦ hold coal * The. above coals are mined only by the Wei' ; lington Colliery Company. Wharves at Ladysmitli, ; Oyster Harbour, and Union Bay Bayues Sound. ; Head Office Victoria, B. C * San Franol-eo Agency, T R. Dunsmuir's Sons Co'y t 340 Steuart St. j ***************************************************** How Many People In Ladysmith? ? Fire, Life and Accident Insurance, Loans, Notary Public A BARGAIN IN H0U3E'PROPERTY. locality lor $-150.00 .1. STEWART, Box 208, Ladysmith. ! am offering a House and Corner tot in a good Terms. (laL Av-rinie) Full Slock Just Arrived. Call enrly mid gel your pick of the largest and best stock in town. the bl!S: Any Kind of Job Printing Done Promptly and WELL At THE LEDGER Office On Ist Avenue All Work Done at Reasonable Rates A canvass of the city is being made for subscribers to I aily Ledger. It has been suggested by some of the' ... T.ess men that it would be of interest and value to the I community to know how many people live in Ladysmitli land immediate vicinity, 'this means all ofthe actual reside cuts within half a mile of the postoffice in Ladysmith, exclusive of Chinese. Each subscriber to the Daily Ledger will be handed a card and asked to write dowu a guess of the number of people our census, which will be taken with reasonable ac curacy will show. Envelopes will be given with thc card. Write.down your guess, sign your name, put the card in the envelope and seal it up; eitheivhaud it to the canvasser or lpave it at the Ledger office. All guesses must be in during October; none will be counted after that date. The census will be computed by the 15th of November. The envelopes will then be opened and the following prizes given: 1. To the person who guesses nearest to the exact num. ber of people living within one-half mile of the postoffice (exclusive of Chinese) $20.00 in gold. 2. The person coming second nearest, $10.00 in gold. 3. The person coming third nearest, $5.00 iu gold. If two or more persons tie for any place the money will be divided. This contest will be absolutely fair. No person in any way connected with the canvass will either give out any information or be allowed to compete. THE DAILY LEDGER CO. IHE MiftN BANK OF COMMERCE WITH WHICH 18 .AMALGAMATED The Bank of British Columbia HEAD OFFICE 1 TOKONIO. Capital Paid U| »8,700,000 Kent 8 000,000 Al' untie resource exceeding 8'J.OOOOOO Hon, (Ii.ii. A. Cox, Pir.eiilont. II. I'!. Wai.kkii, General Manager. London Office, 60 Lombard St., li.C. The Hank ha» lull Branches well distributed throughout the Dominion a;;d .elsewhere, Including the billowing in British Cnlninbiu and tbe Yukon Territory: ATLIN (IKKENlVOOn NANAIMO VANCOUVER CltANIUfCOK KAMI.OOI'H NELSON VICTORIA DAWSON LADYSMITH N. WK8TMINTKR WHITE HORSE Brnncbns In tbo United S'otes NEW YORK SAN FRANCISCO PORTLAND SEATTLE SKAOWAY Every description oi banking business transacted. Letters ol credit on any part ot tlie world. Savings Bank Dipartmint. fleneilta ol one dollar (rjl.noj mid upwards received and Interest paid at cur- 1 n I'litiliot lu Mil jicl to io delay in drp ihli u 1 r v i'l 111 v 11 11 n LADYSMITH BRANCH - .- GEO. WILLIAMS, Manager. J THE TYEE COPPER CO., Ltd t PURCHASERS AND SMELTERS OF COPPER, OOLD AND SILVER ORES. Smelting Works nt LADYSMITH, B. C. Convenient tu E. & N. Ry or the Sea f CLERMONT LIVINGSTON, THOS. KIDDIE. I I General Manager, Smelter Manager, f ►.'-♦s'tefrterivfe.* as** •Vfe*!-*'**-* «_*'«*'fe»s _-»'fe«'_*'fe»i'te»i'4ir»i'_« BATMS tl 00 I'KR DAY SAMI'I.K ROOMS BAR SUPPMHI) WITH llljST WIN1JS, LIQUORS, CIGARS ABB0TSF0RD HOTEL Beat accomodation in town. Splendid hunting and Batting in A. J. McMURTRIE, Proprietor near vicinity, LADYSMITH, B. C. ISLAND HOME HOTEL BATES & KNIGHT, Proprietor. W."» First Avenue, Ladjsmith Beat supplied bar in Ladyemith. Finest accommodation lor transient guests ae> well as lor regular boarders. Completely refitted and furnished. Dining room and housekeeping in charge of Mra. Tate. NOTICE, The undersigned firm has opened a manufactory and are now making the celebrated Empire Cigar. Stock will be ready for the market about Or-. 10th. THE EMPIRE ClOAR CO. Wheels! Yea, we've all kinds ol wheels; we are agents lor the Canada Cycle and Mninr Oo., ol Toronto, and carry their ''Per* lect wheel in Block." We also repair wheels; If yours does not tun to suit you, rend it up touB. All kinds of light machinery repairs. We are gasoline launch experts R. J. Wenborn Or- W. J. Quinlan, DENTIST Stevens Block, Ladysmith, B. O. Dentistry in all its branches; every new appliance. Fraser Street, Nanain.o F. McB. YOUNG, BARRISTER and SOLICITOR, . .. Nanaimo - - B.C M. .R SIMPSON Sol tor, Etc. Money to Loan 1st Avenue . . . UDYSMITh The City Market R. William sen, Prop., 1st Ave, Ladysmith W. SILEIt. GENERAL EXPRESS AND DELIVERY WORK PROMPTLY BONE. Leave orders at the Abbotstord. The Ladysmith Opera House Can be secured for Tlieatrica purposes, Dancing parties or Knter .aiiiraeiits generally. D. NICHOLSON, Prop , LADYSMITH LEDGER HAS A CURE FOR LEPROSY George Pencloy, thirty-live years a leper, has been cured ol the malady that through all the ages has been regarded as beyond the reach of medical skill, says a San Francisco despatch. During thc past 9 years he has been an inmate o! the Kan Francisco pesthousc. Before goring there he was for a long time shut uip in arsiinilar hospital at New Orleans, finally making his mcapc. There can be no question that ho was 'actually afflicted with leprosy, having inherited the disease Irom his mother, and nobody who ever saw him at the institution on Twenty- Sixth street would have any doubt about it. Thc San Francisco Board of Health has declared 1'cpcloy to be fully cured, after thorough examination and extended study ol his case by such surgeons and physicians as Dr. 'James W. Ward, now president ol the Health Board; Dr. Howard Morrow and Dr. Fred, G. Canncy. Although the utmost precautions are taken to keep lepers away Irom communication with (he general public, even as in past centuries the victims ol the "living death" werc isolated, compelled to wcai 'ong grey gowns and hoods and to can y wooden clappers "*Ior the purpose ol sounding warning tha «hey were lepers, tlie Board of Health has released thc long imprisoned patient and alloweh bin; to go wherever he pleases without surveillance or restraint. Nothing is known to the doctors about thc means or methods ol the cure that, astonishes them. Thc credit is not theirs. Since miracles were performed on earth, the medical men have regarded leprosy as absolutely beyond the possibility ol cure. I'cpcloy, the subject, says that he cured himself and that the hca,.it! is thc result of a'discovery never made before. He says that all lepers can he cured; but lie has suffered so long, and is now so helpless in the world to whicli he is almost a stranger, that he feels he has a right to make a financial profit out of his secret. So fur the present the formula is bis alone. "Pcpelny is cured," said Dr. Ward "His case has been looked into by physicians whose standing and learning cannot be doubted, and there is no question about the matter." Dr. George I'urlensky, who has medical charge ol tile lepers at tile pesthotise, says that in all certainty a cure has practically lieen affected. Tho disease, he thinks, niay not be fully eradicated from the patient's system, and he is to examine Pcpc- loy once a month, lie agrees with the other doctors, however, that the. leper has been so thoroughly healed, that there is no danger of the disease being spread by him and lhat no trace of the leprosy can now lie detected. I'epeloy is about forty years olage lie was born in Honolulu, o RAFFLE FOR A HUSBAND DOWIE LOSES THE BEQUEST Dowie has just ir*t a bequest from a New Zfealander ol $56,000 and John Alexander feels put out about it. A jury in Judge Tuthill's court, Chicago, has rendered a verdict tbat Dowie is not entitled to $55,000, left to him by the will ol "Red" Sutton, described as a wealthy sheepherder ol New Zealand, who died fa Dowie's "hospice" several years ago. • The jury lound that Sutton was not in his right mind ' when he made his will. The testament was contested by a brother of the deceased. Counsel for Dowie has announced that he will appeal. By thc way, it is no longer correct to refer to Dowie as Elijah II or III He hali declared himsell Apostle and High Priest of the Christian Catho-. lie church in Zion and is sah) to be preparing to move to Jerusalem.. He has proclaimed eleven other men as "apostles ot Jesus Christ," and be and they are to hear conlessions of sin. This establishment ol the confessional was not well received in Chicago, but Dowie overruled all opponents in Zion and has had himself recognized by his adherents as the "Divinely Commissioned Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ." Dowie explained to his flock that tbe twelve apostles at the head of the Church, among whom he was the first, would have the power to forgive sins and to hold the keys ol heaven. The new priesthood will also be tbe final authority in all matters spiritual, educational, industrial, commercial and political. As to going to Jerusalem a report from Chicago puts it this way: — "John Alexander w II enter Jerusalem as Christ did, on the back ol a white ass. When that animal is found, all will be ready lor the trip. Dowie has also declared that be will make "the most important announcement" that was ever shouted to the world when he reaches the Holy Land. Jerusalem has been flooded with Dowie's literature, Large handbills telling ol his entry into the city on a white ass have been distributed. An interview with Dowie was sought on thc uubject, but the First Apostle and High Priest had gone lo Michigan "there to pray and scok strength." replied the young philosopher; "a feller can't Huh without bait."—Kansas City Independent. AGAINST NORTHERN TRAPS Pursuant to representations made by them to Hon Raymond Prc.on- taine, Minister ol Marine and Fishcr- eries, on the occasion of his recent visit to Vancouver, a majority ol tho salmon tanners on this coast have ROYAL , Baking Powder Saves Health THB USE OF ROYAL BAKING POWDER 18 E88ENTIAL TO THE HEALTHPULNE88 OF THE FAMILY FOOD. Yeast ferment* the food. Alum baking powders are Injurious, ROYAL BAKING POWDER 8AVE8 HEALTH. Royal Baking Powder Co., New York. forwarded to Ottawa a petition questing that the Government do not grant traps on tlie northern provin cial coast. While Mr. Prclontaino was in Vancouver he was interview cd by a member ol thc caoncr's prominent among the deputation being ! several who arc largely interested in thc North. It was represented to thc Minister at that meeting that traps were not desirable in the North. They werc not required by thc canners operating in that district, as there was no competition Irom American traps in that locality, and further the use of traps would work great hardship on toe Tndians, many of whom thc more or less dependent on the fisheries for a livelihood. A CASK OF NECESSITY. "My win," said the parson to a small boy who was digging, "don't you know that it is a sin to dig on Sunday except in case ol necessity?" 'Yes, sir," replied the youngster. 'Then, why don't you stop it?" as'rcd thc good man. VCausc this is a case ol necessity," DAY SCHOOL, Usual subjects taught; also languages, drawing in pencil and crayons, painting in oils and water colors, pianoforte and vocal lessons, given In classes or individually. MISS BERTRAM. Ladysmith, B. O. FRESH FISH At the Ladysmith Fish Market, next to Opera House, open morning and evening. BARBER SHOP & BATH ROOMS The ESPLANADE, between the Grand and Abbottsford, William Powers, Prop. Who wants to pay $1 lor a chance on a man? asks a Washington despatch. 'I'he man lives in .Vri/oua and he has a gambling proposition to offer, Knowing how thc clement of chance appeal;, to every woman. He has written to the Postoffice Department asking il il is against the law lor him to put himself up al tl a chance and ailvoitisc the fact.. Here is the letter, but the I'osloffice officials refuse to allow the writer's name to he made public. "Tombstone, A. T., Sept. 28.—Assistant Postmaster-general, Washington, D.C.—Dear Sir,—I wish to ask a question in regard to the postal laws, Would it bo against the postal law for me to advertise and ral- flc My Sell off? There arc so Many Men in the Western Sliqtes and so tew Winim 1 have decided to Raffle My Sell off say at 2500 chances at one dollar Pur Chance and Each Lady Buying a Chance will gel a number and the one drawing the Lucky Number will get Me and the Money is to start us up in life. I wish lo ndver-! Use In the Eastern papers,and would receive the remittances through the malls. Please Let Mc no il the law would object to Such a scheme." Thc postal laws relating to the' subject say il is unlawful to "con- i duct any lottery, gilt enterprise or j scheme for the distribution ol money or of any real or personal pro-' ncrl.y by lot, chance or drawing ol any kind," or fo use tho mails lor advertising or otherwise forwarding such Hellenics. Whether tho writer of the above letter comes under this law the I'ostoitlre Department will not attempt to decide. THE MOST NUTRITIOUS EPPS'S COCOA An admirable food, with all. its natuial Qualities Intact, fitted to build up and maintain goodhealth and to resist winter's extreme cold. Sold In half pound tins, labelled James Epps&Co., Ld. Homoeo- Chemists, London, Eng. EPPSSCOCOA OJVINO STRENGTH AND VIQ0R. DaUy Post-Intelligencer, 12 te 20 Pages Publishes the fullest telegraphlo ?C / news from all parts of the world. I J I All the state and local news, Sally and Sunday edition, 75c per month, Sunday Post-lnlelll.encer, 40 te 56 Pates The largest and most complete Sun- Ja day paper north of Ban Francisco. £ Special departments of literature, of fashion, of women's news, day edition, 82.00 per year, ■Vce a Week Post-lntelllgencer All the news of the week In concise, detailed form. THE TWICE A WEEK EDITION IS THB BEST TWICE A WEEK PAPEB PUBLISHED ON THE PAOIPIO 00AST. Write for sample eopy and be convinced. Subscription price, 81.00 per year. Sun- , u All Postmasters Win Take Subscription PSSMNTILLKENCES CO., Seattle, Wash, 8. P. WESTON, Business Manager. ;j^XSSVVXrX**KS**„S»^r_rKrr^^ W. MoNaii, Secretary. John W. Conunx, Manager. Telephone 46. The Ladysmith Lumber Co Ltd. HILLS AT FIDDICK AND LADY SMITH-Shingles a Specialty. —Manufacturers ol— Rough and Dressed Fir and Cedar Lumber, Laths, Shingles, Mouldings, Etc., ot the Best Quality, and Kiln Dried Flooring and Finishing Lumber always in Stock ;♦«»♦»♦«»«' ****************************************** 1 "I : KYNOCK& VULCAN8HELLS j Are the BEST. We have them. X X : BttOWNING AUTOMATIC SHOT GUN Is a PEACH. We have it. SAVAGE & WINCHESTER RIFLES EVERYBODY knows them. We have them m E. ROLSTON : prices ARE I aHvcmith SATISFACTION ;; kioht UoUyoIIlIUl guaranteed ***************************************************' SOUTH NANAIMO ASStSSMENT DISTRICT SALE OF MINERAL CLAIMS I horeby glvo notice thnt on Hon d»y, the 7th day ot November, A. D , 1004, at the hour ol 11 »■»•.«* the Assessor's ofllce, Ladysmith, I shall oiler lor sale by Public Auction the Mineral Ol ins n the list herclnalter set out ol the persons In said list hereinaltcr set out, ot which Crown Grants have been issed, lor all unpaid taxes accrued, due and payable on the 30th day ol June, 11)04, and lor the expenses ol advu- tlslng this notice. , , .... .i„„ II the taxes and expenses of advertising as set out In said list arc n ot paid to mo on or belorc the nay ol sale, the claims' may be sold to the highest bidder, and a conveyance executed lo the purchaser ot n» right and interost in said claims legally alienated hy the Crown by the Crown grants Uioreof,. In the event ol there being no purchaser, or II thc price oltcrcd shall not be sufficient to pay the taxes nnd expenses, the land shall absolutely revert to the Province, and thc Crown grants thetcol shall bo deemed void. LIST ABOVE MENTIONED. NAMK OH I'UKSON ClinrlcH liar/ward n. II John K J (Trace Si Will H Morion October 10th, 1004, NAMR OF CLAIM Lortadale Silver King Chema'nua Mountain Chtet Ooldltt Bra DB8CRIPTION Of CLAIM Lot 146 teaada litaml " III " " "» ". ,04 » TOTAL TAXU9 UNI'Ain loi.oo ,13,00 WS.7S jl.1.0. «XP«M8«B& COSTS $3 on {2,00 t-,-6 $3.00 $3.00 TOTAI, AMT IH'K j Union Brewing Co, i NANAIMO, B. C. rianufacturers of the. BEST BEER -In British Columbia •M"M.l WHWWHM » jj Lager Beer and Porter Guaranteed Brewed I from the Best Canadian Malt ran Hops. TEN DOLLARS REWARD. The Union Brewing Company will pay $10 reward for information which will lead to the arrest and conviction of any pereon or persons ! _ J destroying Union Brewing Company's kegs or bottles, or (ailing to re- , s> turn tbe same. p. * z Miners' Drilling Machines, Made;to order end Repaired at short notice Drills sharpened by ui alwaypgivea satisfaction. Picks handled and repaired. Shipsmithing in all its Branches. Horseshoers and General Blacksmiths. David Murray ' - - l_adysmith, B. C Buller Street ^^Si?!S^St2ir^^i^srKr!i«r__«K»»SrS!S_i!i '^!;«.«JS*r!SSa«SSiSSSriSri«Si 88!S!SS888?W{j__ LIVERY, BOARDING AND SALES STABLES DAVID JOHNSON, _ PHONE 66 LADYSMITH, B.C. ' GEO. THOMSON. South Nanaimo Assessment Dist., Ladysmith P. 0. %!i%WSM.VM.V.,.V.Vi«.WiW«!iiSV.'.V.V.%V.,.V.V •AViViW.V We Are Slaughtering All our Choice Assortment of Beef, Mutton, Pork and Veal ourselves and can guarantee everything to be the "Nicest, Freshest and Cleanest on the market PANNELL & PLASKETT STEVENS BLOCK, GATACRE'STREET, LADYSHITH, B C :x LADYSMITH TRANSFER CO. x PIANOS, ORGANS AND HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE MOVED PROMPTLY AND SAFELY Stnhlcsiti rearVjf Lailysniilli Hotel, teave ordcre at the Abhottstorti. WILLIAMS AND WASKETT X*X*XtX*XtX*X*XtXtX»X»X*X*X»X»X*X»X*X»X»X»X» I Delivered in Any Part of the City f I Every Afternoon I I The Daily Ledger I X * 50 Cents per /Month * X Jt •X*XtX*XtXtXtXtX*X»X*X*X*X*X»X»X»X»X»X»*»* ■ X » AT LAST We are among you and shall be pleased to see all our friends at our new store on First Avenue. H.&W. MEAT MARKET LADYSMITH DAILY LEDGKR BEST BATH ROOMS IN THE CITY—Ladysmith Shaving Parlors, High Street. i-H-M-. For late papers, magazines amd stationery, go to Knight's on Firstl Avenue. FOR SALE. A LARGE RAFT Iti .\30 built large cedar logs at a bargain. Very suitable for a boat house. Apply Thc Ladysmith Lumber Co. LOCAL ITEMS Mr.'ami Mrs. Masters,,ol Nanaimo, wore in town yesterday. II. W. Treat and Capt. McKcnzic were visitors at thc Tyee smelter yesterday and left for Seattle iu tbe evening. , *_.___,. . . . •M»M"1"H"M'** 5P0RT5 1 ^HMtfHtH+HWI+l . WRESTLl'NG. Tlie wrestling match at Nanaimo, on Saturday night, was an easy thing for Swahsph, as it took him only six minutes to defeat War Eagle the much vaunted Indian. STILL A TIE. Yesterday morning the Hoys of.No. 2 and the Terrors tried to settle the tic gnnm of association football played thc previous week. At the time limit they had each scored two goals and decided to play another three-quarters. This resulted in another goal each, so the tic still stands, EUROPE HOTEL J. GTACHEI'.O, Prop. Newly furnished, overytbing tbe best, finely studied bar. Transient rate, $1,011 per day. Monthly rate $23.00. First Avenue . . . Ladysinith, II. C. Wrwwwwwvyvwvw . _ ... ,, _ PI TRUNK RAILWAY SYSTEfi SOLID THROUGH CARS AT THE ABBOTSFORD. W. J. Knight, Vancouver. Geo. Gray, Vancouver. Thos, Dixon, Nanainio. Mrs. J. A. Richards, who has been visiting her brother, Mr, W. Russell, left for her new boine in Cumberland today. Sir Hibbert Tupper and G. H. Cowan, of Vancouver, are expected to arrive by special train this noon for tonight's meeting. TO BEAUTIFY HUMES. A good sign of the times is the care many residents are taking to beautify the grounds around thcir residences with shrubs and fruit trees. A neatly kept grass plot and a few plants do wonders in improving the appearance of property' and giving a homelike appearance to the place. A shipment of i;0(j fruit threes and shrubs wbieb has just arrived for various people in town is being delivered today by Mr. David Johnson's express. o •*»r>;»:-!;»j!-:»H;«;!;»;K»S-»H;»,H;»:!r i MARINE I V &.tX*X*X*X*X*X*X*X*X*X* Steamer Selkirk left Saturday evening for Ilelliugbiun with coal. • * • Tbe Oscalr, which was in port .Saturday, sailed the same evening fm Port Townsend. ALLCOMERS 1; SCOTS 1. The Scots were beaten by the Allcomers in the Association Footfjall match yesterday by a score ol lour goals to one. Although it drizzled at intervals through the afternoon, there was a fair attendance at tha Bunker grounds anil the coolness of thc air was rather an advantage to those engaged in the heat of the contest. The game was rather slow: at timet but towards the end was I more interesting, The Scots during the first half played down hill I after-1 fciyards the Bukkcrs and after the 'kick-off made things warm for the Allcomers. The latter, however, bucked up and carried the ball to the other end until a long kick by Leahy from the side, so slow as to deceive Ninimo in goal, passed him and and scored first blood for thc All- comenr, the only point secured at half time. The Scots seemed to play better up-hill than down, for Graham soon scored their Iirst goal. With varying fortuncr the ball was kept going till from a bunch in front of thc Scots goal. Adam sent the ball through. Not long afterwards, Itli- (hic improved another chance to score for tbe Allcomers. Almost from the kickolT, Adam by a brilliant run, dribbled the ball down (ielil and passed to Mlchle who shot successfully, making thc score All- (diners 1; Scoti t. BBTWMN Chicago, Buffalo PHILADELPHIA "Via Niagara rail*." •'io to BOSTON Tta th* Import™ huilieai control of CANADA and NBW BNOLAND For time tables, etc., Ud.w - GEO. W. VADX, lAsst. Gen. Pan. _ Tloket Aft., Ik Adust Street, Chicago. ti »•• d SPOKANE FALLS AND NORTHERN MIMtf GO. i i [ For $6.oo J Wc will give you a genuine 7-J' welcril Walthani or Elgin , , watch. Should you like to get a higher grade, we have ' them all in different makes— Jin Gold, Silver ami tilled 4> up to $100 X Don't miss to get one of»• W: III! i "llefty Suits for Men and Boys Another large bunch of these Fine Tailored Salts just passed into stock. This makes our stock complete and one of the best on thelsland. Mens' sultsfront $5.00; to $26.00. "OVERCOATS" In Cra venette, Beavers, Fancy Waterproof, Tweed, etc from $7.50 to $16.50. DRYSDALE- STEVENSON Co., Ltd.. I %*WtX*X*X*X*X'X*X*X*X» IHIS WtfKWf ARE OFFERING Hev Imported 1(1 MS m In Costume SPECIAL FRENCH GOODS 40 INCHES-REAL BARQA1 NS at gSignd50 oent»__eg Yard__ Fancy SILK QIMPS and Trimmings and the Newest Thing of the Season LOUISINE SILKS In a large variety of Shades. Alio special lines in LADIES' GOLF JACKETS t Choice Family Groceries! Fresh Ground Coffee! Al Quality Apples! SIMON LEISER & CO. SS LIMITED SS J X Steamer Venture reached port hud night from Vancouver with a^liip- nient of ore from northern mines for . - the smelter and departed with coal for .Seattle. Mackenzie Bros., have purchased the steamer Venture, and intend to equip her with passenger accommodation so that she may next season enter into 'competition for the trade of the northern Ilritish Col unibian ports. It is the iatcnijou to construct twenty staterooms on .the upper deck of the Venture abaft her smokestack. This will provide accommodation for forty Iirst plans |ras- scngers. Besides this, quarters for two hundred derrk passengers will be provided for. Her engines will rlie replaced by triple expansion ones. The Venture will lie placed in thc False Creek shipyards, Vancouver, in about a month's time to undergo her alterations. 0 . — ANTI SEM1TRE REPORTS. Gomel, Russia, Oct. 31.—Evidence is being adduced to prove that the whole Jewish populate n of Gomel was organized for an aimed conflict. The city was divided up into quarters ,and arms distributed. o REFORMS IN RUSSIA. St. Petersburg, Oct. 81.—One of the striking evidences of increasing liberality of the times since thc accession of Prince Sviatopolk Mirsrky to thc ministry of the interior is the open campaign being waged by the Russ for national education of the masses. 'I'he paper has opened a popular subscription and is daily printing many letters. HOUSE BURNED. Winnipeg, Man., Oct. 31.— The residence of S. Hinds, near Burmmle, was destroyed by fire on Sunday morning. The inmates escaped by jumping from the upper windows. CONNECTS WITH SOO. Winnipeg, Get. 31. - Tbe silver spike connecting thc Sou line with the C. P. R., at. Enm son, was driv- . en on Saturday. Lake navigation will be kept open till December 15. Forty cars of wheat went cast on Sunday, o I DEAD IN BED. Winnipeg, Man., Oct. 31. — Carl Gustav Swanson, formerly of the C P. R. civil engineering staff, who came went from Montreal, was found dead in his residence on Sunday. He had been superintendent of railway yards here up to a month ago. ile j leaves a wife and family in Europe.' Age 89 years, .SOCIALISTS HtiAR THEIR CANDIDATE (Continued from Page One.) licvcd in capitalism, it was capable of reform, but nu single great reform movement had .been inaugurated hy theni, tlicy were lined up almost to a ■nan to vote down reforms that Socialists tried to bring hi. There was the hill to stop Chinamen working underground in mines in tlie local house, aud the Settler's Rights lull that the Liberals in tlie house opposed. The Socialists hud introduced a bill to give engineers in mines an eight-hour day, and every iiicuiticr, both Conservative and Liberal, with the exception of seven or eight, vot-1 ed against it. The speaker had in traduced thc workmen's compcusa tion act, and carried il in spite of ail opposition. (Applause) Mr. Ralph Smith had never introduced such an act, nor even attempted to do his duty; yet now came back lo them and asked for another chance. The Socialists iu the last session of the local house introduced ten measures and seven ol them went through. One was a measure allowing working miners to elect their own Inspectors, lie had thought to meet Mr. Smith here tonight to bring up that gentleman's broken pledge before him and hoped yet to catch him before the campaign was over. Thc day of the Labor fakir was over. Mr. Fenton was thc candidate that the people could support and if there was any truth in thc statements they made, let them support that gentleman. Mr. John Johnson: "Why did you vote 'against the ballot boxes going back to Pernio?" Mr. llawthornthwaite: "I don't care whether they went to iFiornle or to Halifax. They did go back, I believe, and the Liberal candidate got the worst of it. That is, perhaps, why you feci sore about it." Mr. Johnson replied that Mr. llawthornthwaite promised to vote lor the boxes to go'back but had not done so. After a few closing words Iront the chair, the meeting adrourncil. The Hague, Oct. 31.—The remains nf former President Kruger, ol the 'Transvaal • republic, who died July last, were removed from the cemetery to-day and taken to Rotterdam for conveyance to South Africa, Six wreaths from Queen Willielniinn, the Prince Consort and former President Stcyn, covered the coffin. Nut much public interest was shown Don't ^^^^^^^^^^ i our Repeating Alarm Clocks. ▼ As long as they last 4fr A t at $1.75 1 ♦O F~RCIMMERf X Wali'lrriurker, Jeweler and Y ■ Optician. ASTKVluNS BLOCK $ I.ndysmitli, I), C ■» t iHigh Grade! . ■ - * • Pianos • and Music |al Instru ments Litest music, per sheet.. B. lo cents _'f-tf__ GEORQEtYUEN Merchant Tailor AH kinds of clothing cleaned and repaired. Now is yoor time to get your winter supply ol wood, we will deliver you four- foot dry wood, which' ia equal to three ricks of 16 inch wood, for. (2.60 J. M. LEIGH, Take a Trip East OVER THE Canadian Pacific FORCICiMER, Agent '• AND GET YOUR MONEY'S WORTH. REDUCEDRATES Tickets on Sale October 3rd, 4th, ' and Sth. i 2 TRAINS DAILY, jl : FINE ACCOMMODATION; B. C. COAST SERVICE SS. Princess Victoria sails daily at 7 p.m. for Seattle, and at 7.30 a.m. lor Vancouver. .Steamers for Skagway, West Coast Laud Northern B. C. ports. OPERA HOUSE TONIGHT AT 8 O'CLOCK Sir Charles Hibbert Tupper i nd others On behalf of the Liberal Conservative Candidate «wili address the Electors on the Political Issues ofthe day " »' -—-—--■ -_-_-_--_---»»» Reserved Seats For Ladies. Opposing Candidates Invited ' HOTEL LELANI). - (T.j J. Wellman, Prop., Vancouver.) . One block from CP.lt. Depot and steamboat wharves. Newly renovated and re-modelled. Rates'$2 per day. Corner Granville and Hastings streets. Telephone 1 i. NOTICE. Persons found using our Patent Bottle or Stoppers alter this notice, will be prosecuted. RUMMINO BROS. Pioneer Soda Water Works. Ladysmith, B.C. FIRE WOOD. Shingle spalts, good cedar wood, $2 a load, (cord, more or less), delivered. Leave orders at office of HDVSrYlirH LU.Y1BFRC0. BOOTS AND SHOES AT RIGHT PRICES. Repairing and making to order a speciality. THO/IAS MCEWAN 1st Avenue, Ladysmith, M. C. THE RiarlT PLACE D. J. MATHESON, HERCHANT TAILOR etAve. Ladysmith SEE Harry Kay tor artistic Painting and Papcrhang- ing. Picture Framing. FIRST AVENUE, Ladysmith. fFEEDBYTONORCAR! Sir * $ PRICES THE LOWEST 1 »7. ;- •' to ladysmith, Jerie, No. 686, F. 0. E. 11iv .*> ll i'i1 i\ hi l ON THE ESPLANADE. PASTRY OF ALL KINDS NEATLY BAKED AND FRESH. BREAD FIVE CENTS PER LOAF Confectionary ol all kinds, Orders taken for Pastries to be dc-l livcrcd at any time. The Aerie will meet at one o'cloek p. m. on Tuesday, the 1st instant, for the purpose of attend- ng the funeral of the late wife of Jiro. Walter Jones. Vours truly C.HBUMMI-YG,W.S. M' BLMIR StKDKM (|/ CARLISLE BLOCK to to to to to to to to to to flemon, Citorn and Orange Peels Craned Currents CJleaned Raisins Flavoring extracts jelly Powders Icing Sugars Spices "Galore" Give us a call when in want of any thing for your Christmas Baking - <_#>.