s^ifllfli7 -***$��& -" ^vyy-*^^ Mineral Production of British Columbia in 1QC0 $16,407,645 ���^i,-? Mineral Production of Kootetiay li) 1900 $10,562,032 NINTH TEAR NELSON, B.C., THUKSDA.Y MORNING, MAY 9, 1901 PRICE FIVE CENTS NELSON SPRING ASSIZES PRESENTMENT OF THE GRAND JURY YESTERDAY. The Inadequacy of the Accommodation Supplied by the Court House Again Called Attention to. v. Mr. .-justice Drake yesterday morning took up the hearing of the first criminal case on the docket��� Bex vs. Bell, in which the prisoner is charged with cattle stealing. The court was crowded, but the petit jury list having been called over aud twelve good men and true selected, most of those relieved of service for the day withdrew, leaving standing room for all interested in the case. The prisoner was arraigned and pleaded not guilty, when the following jury was sworn to try the case: G. Steele, foreman ; S. T. Brockman, G, Nunn, J. Pool, ' 0. D. J. Christie, W. J. Caldwell, M. S. Davis, T. O'Brien, J. Hunter, W. C. McLean and H.'McPherson.*,... W.A.Macdonald, K.C., prosecuted on behalf, of the crown, and the prisoner was defended by J. P. Harvey of Port Steele. The case having been briefly stated, evidence was adduced in support of the charge.. Two of the witnesses were Indians, whose testimony was interpreted. The cattle alleged to have been . stolen bb- . longed to Messrs. Mcinues, butchers and ranchers, of Port Steele and Craubropk, and the Indians were sent to round up a bunch of tlie , stock. They pub up for,the night at the prisoner's house, and one of them swore to seeing a steer in the stable when tying up his horse. Next morning the animal had been converted into beef. Two of the cattle in 'the band of the previous night were missing, aud portions of the hides* and; flesh were*.'afterward foundaiv ;the neighborhood of the prisoner's land. The witnesses were unable to' identify the portions of hide and flesh Avith those of the missing animals. Police constable Barnes deposed to having sold two roan cattle to Mclnnes, and on examining the remnants of the carcasses subsequently found identified some of the same as those of the roan cattle. Oii cross-examination, however, witiiess would not swear that the hoofs or hide examined by him were those of the animals he had sold to Mclnnes. Several witnesses having been examined in corroboration of the evidence as here outlined, the case was concluded. When the court assembles this morning the legal gentlemen engaged will probably have something to say before the case is =liafiUi��d"ttrtlii=jury. -=== During the afternoon the grand jury presented the following presentment: To the Honorable Mr. Justico Drake, Presiding Justice, Nelson Spring Assize, 1901. May it please your lordship: We, the grand jurors of the Nelson' spring assize, May, 1901, listened with great interest and attention to your lordship's remarks at the opening of "the assize with reference to the death of our late lamented queen, and beg to assure you that the sentiments expressed by you are those of every oue in the community. Indeed, this being the first grand jury summoned since the death of her gracious' majesty queen Victoria, we deem it fitting to add our tribute of sorrow to that of her people every where throughout the empire, aud indeed that of the whole world. Iu her death the nation suffered an irretrievable loss, but there is some consolation in the. fact that though forever removed from her people, she lias left an heritage that must still continue to exercise au influence for good for all time to come. The accession to the throne of king Edward VII gives assurance that the empire will maintain its splendid administration of justice, the preservation of the inalienable rights of the people and the integrity of our public institutions. We heartily concur in the opinion of your lordship that recent events in South Africa have demonstrated the unity of the empire, and in the magnificent record made by our Canadian soldiers we can surely congratulate ourselves that we are the worthy sons of brave sires. Once more it becomes the duty of a grand jury to draw attention to the inadequacy of the accommodations supplied by the court house to meet the increasing requirements of the people. It is lacking in rooms for juries and libraries, and is an endless source of confusion and vexation to litigants and others who are required to visit the place to transact legal or other matters. On account of bad ventilation it is a eonstaiit menance to the health of all, and we would therefore strongly urge the necessity of a new court house which would be in keeping with the progress made by the city of Nelson. We have visited the provincial jail aud find everything there in a most satisfactory condition. The working of the institution is carried out ou a system which is in keeping with the progressive methods of dealing with tlie criminal, class. We would, however, recommend a change in the matter of heating the jail. Hitherto stoves have been used for that purpose, but with unsatisfactory results. Hot water heating, we are led to believe, would more fully meet the requirements of the jail'in this respect. We regard it as most unfortunate that children of tender years are sometimes committed to the common jail, where they must associate with hardened criminals, with the result that in time their reformation becomes very improbable, if not impossible. . We called at the general hospital and a/e pleased to report everything iu the way of accommodation and officials as most satisfactory. In conclusion, we would recommend '..further restrictions as regards hotel and liquor licenses. We are of the opinion that those licenses should be limited to at least one for every three hundred of population. Indeed, there seems to be imperative demand for immediate change in thiVrespeet. All of which above is respectfully submitted for your consideration. Tomorrow Evening's Contest. Everything points to a lively contest tomorrow evening when Gibbons y before whom he knelt and/bowed his head. Slowly lifting the beretta from the silver salver upon which it rested, cardinal Gibbons unfolded it and held-it high in order that the congregation might see it. Then stooping, aud with what seemed to be a softly murmured prayer, he placed it upon the head of the cardinal-elect, who rose and advanced to the front of the altar and spoke as follows: "Most eminent and most reverend sir, having been by the kindness of the supreme pontiff made a member of- the subline college of ;carninals of the,holy Roman church, .nothing.-,could,._have . pleased .me more, than to receive from your eminence, surrounded by this crowd of bishops aud illustrious personages, the insignia of this honor and high dignity.; It rejoices me to-receive these signs of pontifical favor in this metropolitan see in which the example of your apostolic zeal and pastoral care- has been so bright and has done so much for the promotion of Catholic interests, as well as for the furtherance of all things which aid in the progress of humanity and the glory of the' nation. "But you will permit me to add another reason for my happiness. I find it in your continuous and untiring kindness toward me from tlie moment in which, by the command of the supreme pontiff I was placed at the head of the apostolic delegationi^Fhese=and=other=con-i= siderations awaken iu me a spirit of gratitude towards your eminence* I beg you then to accept the thanks which I cordially offer you; and not only to you but to all the illustrious prelates and others who have come to honor tiiis occasion by their presence do I offer the expressions of my sincere gratitude. Meanwhile, most eminent sir, I pray the great and good God long to preserve and bless you." Having concluded the address the newly made cardinal, who up to this time had worn tho vestments of an archbishop retired to tlie inner sanctuary aud in a few moments returned clad in his cardinalital robes. Almost immediately afterwards ho divested himself of these and appeared in the white and gold vestments of . the mass, in which he was to participate. Assisted by his priests and deacons he conducted this amid the breathless attention ' of the vast audience. The sermon was delivered by archbishop [liyhn of Philadelphia, after which cardinal Gibbons pronounced the benediction aud the ceremony was ended. Chippewas Object. St. Cloud, Minnesota, May 8.���It is said here that more than 300 Chippewas of Pine Point, Twin lakes and Mull lake have decided to arm themselves and march around the lake next Sunday, for the purpose of preventing the removal of more than 15,000,000 feet of logs cut under the "Dead and Down Timber Act" the past season. The Indians do not accept the government estimate of trespass in cutting green logs and declare they will hold out for a fair settlement. BUFFALO'S MAMMOTH SHOW IMMENSE ATTENDANCE AT TL'E EXPOSITION. New Novelties Are Eeing Constantly Suggested and Put Into Execution. Buffalo, May 8.���This afternoon's drenching showers had but little effect on the attendance at the Pan-American exposition. The thousands of visitors simply stepped inside the big buildings and gave no heed to the rumbling sky. Tens of thousands can be swallowed up in these great exhibition palaces without a sign of crowding. The exposition is gaining iu popularity.J A matter of thunder, a splutter of lightning and a spatter of rain are no longer enough to keep sightseers ' away. The dust and clay that turn to mud are fast disappeai ing under the bricks and as phair. The rapidity with which this work is being done is oue of the wonders of - the exposition. Long stretches of asphalt fairly grow before the visitors' eyes, and one week more will see the last of the pavement makers. A system of sprinkling the promenades was inaugurated today, adding greatly to the com-' fort of the sightseers. ",- Another novel event 'with" the* Pan-American was announced today. It is to be a coaching tour: _, nament, starting from N^w York and ending at the exposition grounds. The attempt will be ��� made to break,the four-in-hand long distance coaching recoid. The distance from New York to Buffalo, is about 501 miles. The trip will * be made in relays, and the finish will be at the stadium, where the automobile race also will finish. ' ��� Apprehension, approximating the dimensions of a panic, seized-the- strange people of the Midway today over, a rumor that a decree had gone forth that all on the Midway must be vaccinated. In the absence of Dr. Roswell Park, medical director of the exposition, it cannot belearned what truth there is in the reported plan of vaccination. It is not believed by members of the hospital staff that any , such step is contemplated. Dunsmuir' and Maxwell's Dispute. Vancouver, May 8.���[Special io The Tribune.]���Premier Dunsmuir and G. R. Maxwell, M. P., are engaged in a dispute over the statement of the latter that about all the premier did at Ottawa was to demand $10,000, not $8000, according to the premier's own story, per mile subsidy for his own pioposed railway���on���Vancouver���island���to���- Cape Scott. The Colonist today denies the statement, while the Vancouver Province, heretofore strongly favoring Maxwell, calls upon him to confirm the statement or explain, and contains sarcastic1 references to "Maxwell and the Mint," the rally cry of the last election. The McGill university mining students arrived on a special car today. They will spend a month visiting the Kootenay mines, especially Nelson utul Rossland. A Chinese Defender. Vancouver, May 8.���[Special to The Tribune.]���11. Bell-Irving, a canner, was on the stand nearly all day before the Oriental commission. He said the moie Chinamen there were the better it would be for white men. Cheap labor made development possible, and the more ; development there was the more white men would be engaged. There were better places, he said, than British Columbia for common labor. He thought white men should use Chinamen as an improved machine ���a tool with whieh to work to advance himself. He was opposed to the present poll tax, and he thought all Chinese should be allowed to come in. Young Woman Assaulted. Leavenworth, Kansas, May S.���- Miss Ethel Bonnie, daughter of G. \V. Bonnie, an employee of the state penitentiary, was struck on the back of the head by an unknown man, presumably a tramp, and rendered unconscious, after which she was assaulted. Search'* ing parties are scouring the country. Her assailant will probably be burned at the stake if captured, ���-j-3 ft -7f.\ 7~:k[ "*��� { 1- J V 'A - - ".j,it ���7 -ST �����1 "-1-1X -<;�� ���^���H?**^ THE TRIBUNE: NELSON, B. C, THURSDAY, MAY 9, 1901 ii' _ IB* i >v \_ I Jb. ���?- : ii life-; .4 li�� ft 'T '* mi m m. UA W7 t I". \ir':7��. .:'xt nr . -v *F- ������ : "iS to to to to to to to to to to q\ to q\ to q\ to WE HAVE OPENED A SPECIAL DEPARTMENT OF SMALL WARES Containing only the thousand and one little necessaries required by ladies for iheir toilet. Have a look through them. You will be sure to see something you will wish to get. Here there is a complete range of Beld- ing's Wash Art Silks, representing every imaginable shade. Mrs. Dawson, who is an artist with the needle, has on exhibition and for sale in our store some choice pieces of fancy wcrk in which these silks only are used. THE HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY Baker Street, Kelson. J, fa to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to J* *~0i' From' the evidence taken be- , fore the Chinese and Japanese immigration commission at Vancouver it appears tliat Jap- aue3e competition is more to be feared than that of the Chinese. Should this be the case there is a long campaign of education before the white laborers of the Coast before they can hope for any redress, as premier Laurier has intimated that no matter what report is received from the commission no restriction will be placed upon Japanese immigration. This means that with respect to Japanese competition the white, laborers of the province are about ten yeai'3 behind as compared with the progress they have made in respect to Chinese immigration or competition: But if the Japanese, continue to threaten and the white wage- earners keep up their agitation they will win out. It is now generally conceded that the report of the present commission Avill result in the raising of the barrier against Chinese immigration aud what has been accomplished in the case of the Chinese will be accomplished in the case of the Japanese if their competition' with white laborers assumes the same proportions. TRUNKS VALISES We hive received and are showing a full stock of Trunks and Valises in the cheaper as well as the better grades, and are offering them at greatly '*..-.. reduced prices ��� prices the lowest in the city. A comparison of quality for quality wiil convince you of this. We invito this comparison. Other seasonable goods which we have are Hammocks, Summer games, Children's Bolts and Sand Toys. ' . Fishing Tackle in full assortment. New books for summer reading. .*"'*. THOMSON STATIONERY Co. Baker Street. NELSON, B. Pianos to Rent. ���Limited. Pending a meeting to be held on Tuesday next, it is likely that the majority of Nelson's retail stores will be closed again'this afternoon. As pointed but some days ago some difference of opinion has developed among the merchants, with respect to the advisability of closing Thursday afternoons, and in this connection The Tribune has received a letter from K7"CrBgatbnT=in"=whichr he deals with the part he played In the spreading of the Thursday- closing propaganda, and his views as ���to the veracity and commercial probity of the merchants who now appear to disagree with him as to the advisability of closing their places of business on the afternoons in question. In the first place Mr. Beaton states that he alone circulated the Thursday-closing agreement, and that anyone who says he was induced to sign the same under false pretences deliberately and wilfully lies. This, however, must be a matter of recollection on the part of the merchants in question and Mr. Beaton, and one which scarcely admits of determination by newspaper controversy. Prom this Mr. Beaton proceeds to give his opinion as to the- commercial probity of merchants who, having decided to close their stores, subsequently decided to.-open them. As tothem he says he would "not be " inclined to accept a note or check " signed by auy such individual." This clearly has no direct bearing upon the question at issue; nor has it any more commercial importance to Nelson than if the merchants in question expressed their reluctance to accept the note or check of Mr. Beaton, since there mightbe achance of negotiating either issue before payment was stopped at the bank. However, after having differed widely- frota:*tUe: offending mer chants in the earlier portion of his letter, Mr. Beaton' takes common ground with them and says that he also is through with the Thursday closing innovation, and rounds off his very able communication by expressing regret that The Tribune showed itself so lacking in brotherly feeling as to oppose the early closing movement; because' some one on an opposition paper started it. Were thi3 true Mr. Beaton would doubtless have room for regret, but T&E Tribune must plead that he is as far astray in his assay of its good fellowship as he is of the veracity and (probity of Nelson's merchants. ; So far from opposing the Thursday closing because a newspaper man originated it, The Tribune always supposed that the field in Nelson offered sufficient opportunities for the talents of the men employed in it, to the exclusion of all else; and with the end so nearly in sight The Tribune regrets that Mr. Beaton should have so completely misunderstood it Jand^Nelson's representative busi^ ness men. BALFOUR MAKES A SPEECH And Boasts Irish Kickers. London, May 8.���In the absence of lord Salisbury, A. J. Balfour, the government leader, was the .princi-. pal speaker at the annual meeting. today in the royal hall of the grand habitation of the Primrose league. An enormous audience filled the hall. After singing "God Save the King" the duchess of Marlborough presented champion banners to the habitations which had secured the | greater number of new members. Mr. Balfour in a long speech traversed a wide field and taveled well- beaten paths in his discussion of the Irish and South African questions. "Although little was heard of home rule at the last election," said Mr. Balfour, "the Nationalists have now started a new method intended to bore the country into granting home rule. Every animal from man downwards used the weapons Providence put at its disposal, and there might be some Nationalists in the house of commons endowed by nature with the aptitude necessary to make the best use of the new method of Avar scare, but I cannot think they would sink so low as to employ measures which might be irritating, but which were utterly abortive in their efl'ect on the great issues of the empire." Referring to the war, Mr. Balfour declared that the hardest pro-Boer sympathizers must now be con-, vineed that the resolution of the British was unalterable, and that the constancy and determination of the people yesterday found a most conclusive and admirable expression in the by-elections at Monmouth, the very heart of the coal district, which erroneously supposed itself to have been singled out for harsh financial treatment on account of the burdens of the war. A Locomotive Trust. New York, May S.���The Journal of Commerce says the plans for a consolidation of locomotive manufacturers are rapidly assuming definite shape. W. Seward Webb and George II. Longbottom have been elected directors of the International Power Company. Mr. Lorigbottom was formerly president of the Rogers locomotive works at Paterson, New Jersey.- It is said that a new company will be formed, which will acquire nearly all the locomotive building plants in the country, except the Baldwin locomotive works. Avenged Her Mother. St. Louis, May 8.���Gustav Baare, bailiff of the St. Louis schoolboarcl and ex-representative iu the state legislature, was shot and killed at his home last night by his daughter Ida, aged 20, who then turned the revolver upon herself, inflicting a wound from which she died in a few minutes. Both were shot through the head. - The action of the young woman was premeditated, as was shown by a letter which 3he left. In it she said that the frequent insults offered her mother by her father became unbearable, aud that she had resolved to kill him and then herself. Mr. Baare was taking a nap when he was killed. .��� .. -" ���'���������>. Opposed to American Trusts. Chicago, May 8.���"If the great trusts in this country encroach on European markets to the detriment of European manufacturers I predict a combination of the commercial countries of Europe to raise tariffs on American goods to almost prohibitive figures." So spoke Jules Siegfried, Prance's minister of industry, commerce and the colonies in the cabinet of Ribot in 1892 and 1893, who is at present in this city. "There is but one logical solution of the present situation," continued Mr. Siegfried, "and that is the signing of a fair and equitable reciprocity treaty between the different nations." KOOTENAY.... COFFEE CO. *zmif��m*3************ Coffee Boasters Dealers in Tea and Coffee **********i3************ We are offering at lowest prices the best grades of Ceylon, India, China and Japan Teas. Our Best*, Mocha and Java Coffee, per pound ? 40 Mocha and Java Blond, 3 pounds..... : 1 00 Choice Blond Coffee, 4 pounds ....... 1 00, Special Blend Coffee, 6 pounds 1 00 Rio Blend Coffeo, (> ponndH 1 00 Special Blend Ceylon Tea, per pound 30 A TRIAL ORDER SOLICITED. KOOTENAY COFFEE CO. Telephone 177. P. 0. Box 182. WEST .BAKER STREET, NELSON. GARDEN SEEDS We hnvo opened up tho largest shipment of bo��t quality, fresh garden seeds ever brought to tho kootenay country. Wo are Helling large quantities already and you will noto our way ts different from that of olher dealers in this district, in that WE SELL BY WEICHT . As well as by package, and though tho quality iu tho bent tho prico ih the Hame as in Toronto. Make out a list and send to us and we will guarantee satisfaction. IN FLOWER SEEDS Wo also have a large assortment���10 different varieties and colors of Sweet Peas to select from and an endless variety of other kinds. CANADA DRUG & BOOR CO. K.-W.-C. Block. Corner Ward and Baker Sts Mrs. CARR LATE OF VANCOUVER LADIES' TAILOR Parlors formerly occupied by Miss MacMillan, Victoria Block. Tho patronage of Nelson ladios solicited. NELSON BUSINESS COLLEGE SPRINC TERM BECINS APRIL 1st. "ggK .^ ."^ ���"���� ��� saw* , 0 .00 . 00 .00 . 0* .0* . 00 .00 . ,#5W .00 . 00 .00 . 00 ' - <^f &&"*'&r GSfrr ~~ . ^ta^.^k. .X^'Xo*. ���\J*.-W. ���>��v-^bk >>��b.>��3v Nik ���**>.? 3 axxxzinixzxxusxxixxxxxxxxixXM*, TRUNK STRAPS SHOULDER STRAPS SHAWL STRAPS :xxxx*g flllXXSXXIXXXIXXIIIXSIXXXXXIXIIXXillXXSXXXII _ < *% VALISES AND .SATCHELS IN ALL SIZES iXXXXSIXXXXXXXXXIXXIX] XTXXXXXXXXXXXXX t 36 Bakep Street, Nelson. ixxxxxzxxzzxxxtxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxil 9. 9\ m 91 9\ 9} m m BARGAINS IN TRUNKS AND VALISES 2 _��� - __ Don't for a moment imagine that we sell cheap trunks only. We carry all sorts of trunks���from the low price but reliable sorts, up to the very best grades made and we can save you money.on them all. Here are two special examples. Canvas covered trunks, oil painted with hardwood slats, protected by 7 inch steel clamps, brassed excelsior locks, stitched leather handles, extra heavy leather 1*/ inch straps around body, also deep set-up trays. Sizes and prices as follows : 9\ 9* 34 inch $6.50 36 inch $7.25 38 inch $8.50 40 inch $9.75 42 inch $12.25 m m /ft Women's skirt or dress trunk, same style as above only better quality : 84 in. 86 in. 88 in. 40 in. 42 in. $9.50 $10 75 $12.25 $14.65 $15.50 Valises and dress suit cases from $3.00 to $25 Telescope valises from 75 c. to $4.00 A special reduction on all purses. Also hand bags at prices below : 12 inch 14 inch 16 inch 20 inch $2O0 $2.50 $3.00 $4.50 pzxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx: LADIES' SHOPPING BAGS FEOM 35c to 75c. tixnrnziiixiiiixxixixixzirxii: Fred Irvine & Co. 36 Baker Street tiiixirirziiiiiixixxiixxxiixxixiiirxiirxxixta I . I Q SPECIAL PRICES , I! ON ALL [j PURSES. tixixixxxxixxixxxixiiixixxxixxxxxixixixxxxxi 9\ 9\ 9\ m 9, 9\ 9\ M Spring Suitings All the fashionable creations in Spring and Summer wear are included in my last consignment of Scotch and Irish Serges, Tweeds and Worsteds, and Fancy Trouserings E. Skinner Neolands' Building, Baker Street. FRED J. SQUIRM. Manager. ARTHUR GEE MERCHANT TAILOR. TREMONT HOTKL BLOCK. Jlelson Saw and Planing Skills Limited. CHARLES HILLYER, HARRY HOUSTON, President and General Manager. Secretary-Treasurer All Communications to be addressed to either of the above A latest) Large stock of high-class imported goods, specialty of the square shoulder���tne la f ashion in ooatR, Ward Bros. REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE AGENTS Agents for J. & J. TAYLOR SAFES Desirable Business and'Residence Lots in (Bogustown) Fairview Addition. We are prepared to Furnish by Rail, Barge,or Teams DIMENSION LUMBER ROUGH and DRESSED LUMBER LOCAL and COAST CEILING LOCAL and COAST FLOORING DOUBLE DRESSED COAST CEDAR RUSTIC, SHIPLAP, STEPPING PINE and CEDAR CASINGS DOOR JAMBS, WINDOW STILES TURNED WORK, BAND^-SAWING BRACKETS, NEWEL POSTS TURNED VERANDA POSTS STORE FRONTS. DOORS, WINDOWS and GLASS. Get Our Prices before 0 purchasing elsewhere. OFFICE: CORNER HALL AND FRONT STREETS. FACTORY: HALL STREET C. P. R. CROSSING. MILLS: HALL STREET WHARF Office on Baker Street; west of Stanley Street; NKLSON. * i Drink the Best Beer ANHEUSER-BUSGH ST. LOUIS LAGER TO BE HAD WHOLESALE NELSON. A. B. GRAY, Kootenay Agent BAKKR STRKKT. NKLSON. R. P. RITHET & CO., Ltd. R. REISTERER & CO. BREWERS'AND BOTTLBBS OV FINE LAGER BEER, ALE AND PORTER WHOLESALE TRADE iERATED AND MINERAL WATERS. TEOHPHi & CO., L1MITJSD.- !ind Cedar sU-oels, Nelson, ot -Cornor Vernon .,_--_ , manufacturers and wholosalo denlors In wrated waters and fruit dyrupii.* Solo ayontfi for Halcyon Springs minora). ..w(if.er, Toloiiliono iV). ASSAYERS' SUPPLIES. WF. TKKT.5EL & CO.-Corner Bakor and ��� Josophin 0 streets, Nelron, wholosale deal ers in assayorE supplios. Agente *i*or Denve. Fire Clay Co. ot Denver. Colorado. COMMISSION MERCHANTS. HI. KVANS & CO.���Bakor streot), Nelson ��� wholesalo dealers in liquors, cigars nement, lli-o bi-iok and (ire clay, water pipo.and HLoel rails, and Kenoral commission merchants. ELECTitlOAL SUPPLIES. ^~ KOOTKNAYKLKCT1UC SUPPLY & CON- SI KUCTION COM PA N Y���Wholesalo deal- ers in telephones, amiunciatorri, bulls, batteries, fixtures, etc., Houston blook. Nolson. FLOUR AND FEED. r BRACKMAN -KKU MILLING COMPANy ���Cwoala, Flour, Grain, Hay. Straight or mixed cars shipped to all Kootonay Points. Grain elevator? at all principal points on Calgjary- Kdmouton li. it. Mills at Victoria, New West niiiisl.or. and Krinionton. Alberta. FRESH AND SALT MEATS. P BURNS fc CO.-Baker stroet. Nelson, ��� wholesale dealers ln fresh and oured moats. Cold storage. groceries! ~ A MACDONALD & CO Cornor Fronb and �� Hall SM-eutK, wholesalo" {rrocers and 'obbcrs in blankets, k'ovoh, mitts, boots, rubbers, mackinaws atsd minors' mindries. KOOTKNAY SUPPLY COMPANY, LIMI- TKD��� Vernon street), Nelson, wholesale t?rocors. fOHN CHOLDITCH & CO.-Front; street). Npl ** son, wholosalo RTocora. . " " ^ T Y. GRIFFIN & 'CO.���Front) street, Nels'oa' ** ��� wholosalo dealors in protfslons, ��� onrod meats, butter and ckks. HARDWARE AND MINING $UPPLIES. S^BYERS & CO.���Cornor-Bakorand Joaophine= ��� stroets, Nelson, wholesalo dealers In.hard- waro aud mining supplies, Powdor Co. A Agents for Giant LA.WKKNCKJ Bakor St.. Prompt and regular dottvnrr to thn urada Brewery at Nelson TREMONT HOUSE 321 TO 331 BAKER STRKKT, NKLSON AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN . PLANS MEALS 26-CENTS Rooms Lighted by Electricity and Heated by St^am 25 Cents to $f FREE HOT LUNCH FROM 12 to 2 O'CLOCK AT THE ATHABASCA TODAY. Bookkeeping, shorthand and typewriting thoroughly taught. Do not mini this opportunity of acquiring a business education. Note address. CORNER WARD AND BAKER STREETS Everybody Welcome A. R. BARROW, A.M.I.C.E. PROVINCIAL LAND SURVEYOR Corner Vlotoria ud Entow Bt��ata> . P. O. Box 468. TBIiBPHONB KO. tt 1 % BAKER STREET, NMLSON, Lighted by Electricity and Heated with Hot Air. Njadden House '>'.-vkdr iaid Ward. Stroetu. Nelson Large comfortable bedrooms and Arab-class dining-room. Sample rooms for commercial men. RATES $2 PER DAY Mrs. E. C. Clarke, Prop. liTEW THS! BOTAI. HOTEL. VklBAVX . The only hotel ln NoIfou bhaa has remained1, under one managemobO slncu 1*)0. Tho bed-rooms aro well furnished and lighted: by oleotricity. The bar Ir always stocked by tho host' dnm s- tio and imported liquors and cigarf. THOMAS aiAPDEN. Proprt^tor. SLOGAN JUNCTION HOTEL J. H. McMANUS, Mauagos KAltDWARE COMPANY, . Nolnon, wholesale dealers ln hardware and mining supplies, and water and plumbers' supplies. , LIQUOHS AND DRY GOODS. nfUENBR, BKKTON & CO.-Corner Vernon -*- and Josophino streote,- Nelson, wholosale dealors ln liquors, cig��rs and dry goods. Agenta for Pabsb tirowlng Oo. of Milwaukee and Cal gary Browing Co. of Calgary. / " SASH AND DOORS. .-*. ' ���VTKLSON SAW AND PLANING MILLS, J-x* LUilTED���Corner Front and Hall stroota, Nel9on, uinnufaiitnrors of and wholosalo dealers iu Banh and doors; all kinds of factory work made to order. WINES, AND CIGARS. CALIFORNIA WINE COMPANY, LIMI TKO���Corner Front and Hall Btreote. Nel son, wholonale doalers in wines (case and hnllc. ARCHITECT. AC. RWAUT���A rehitcch. Room 3 Aberdeen ��� block, Baker street, Nolson. Bar stooked with bosb brands of wlne.pf the same name, is in imminent danger of destruction by flood. The bauks of the river are held with great difficulty. CHICAGO. S.���A special to the Post from Marine City, Michigan, says: The ice blockade in the St. Clair river, which was the worst in the history of tlie lakes, has broken and navigation is now fully opened. HENDAYE, France, * 8.��� Advices received from Barcelona, Spain, say several persons were killed- and numbers were injured during the disorders there yesterday. A majority of the trades have struck .work., ' JOHNSTOWN, N. Y., May S.��� fJohh McCarroll, one of the most ^promiueut lawyers in this part of ; the state, died suddenly at his home ���.here today. He was born in Springfield, Oswego county, April ���21,i828.Ayyy7y;7 yA-y-x.;-: BOSTON, 8!���The board of overseers of Harvard university, at their ^regular meeting here today, voted to grant the degree of doctor of laws to president McKinley. The degree will be conferred at commencement in June. CHICAGO, S;��� Dr. George H. Gilbert, professor of New Testament literature and interpretation iu the tChicago Theological Seminary, has been removed from his position by the directors, who today "found that Dr. Gilbert published teachings ��� which were heretical." ��� ST. LOUIS, Missouri, S.���A deal involving $0,250,000 was made in insurance circles yesterday when the Home Mutual Fire Insurance ��� Compauy of St. Louis sold its busi- ��� ness to and reinsured its policies iu , the National Fire Insurance Com-. . pany of Hartford, Connecticut. BRISBANE, Queensland, 8.���A search party which has returned from New Guinea discovered the half-eaten remains of tlie Rev. James Chalmers and the Rev. OH- ^veiuTompkins^oLLondon.Missiouary^ society aud their follower?, who were massacered in April by natives of Fly river, New Guinea, after a terrible fight. CAPE TOWN, S. ��� Tho mails, baggage and passengers have been 'lauded from the British steamer Tantallon Castle, which went ashore .on Robbin Island during a fog. It is feared that the steamer will become a wreck, as she is hard and fast on the rocks and is bumping and leaking. The'Tantallon Castle was bound from Southampton to Table bay. , WASHINGTON, S.���One of the largest robberies ever committed in ; this'city occurred yesterday after- ! noon when the house of Mrs. Olivia | Starring was entered and diamonds, i jewelry and money approximately 'valued at over $S000 was taken. ! Lewis Mortimer Monroe, au inven- | tor ��� residing in New York, who ��� visited the house yesterday, was ' arrested on suspicion. ; CONSTANTINOPLE, 8.���The am- . bassadors of the foreign powers have dispatched identical notes to 1 porte, characterizing the seizure by the Ottoman postal authorities of , foreign mails as a breach of international law, and holding the porte responsible for the consequences. One of the mail bags opened Sun- clay contained dispatches of the German ambassador. LONDON, 8. ��� Two divergent resolutions were submitted to the miners' conference on its reassembling this morning. After a lengthy discussion the delegates were unable to reach an agreement and adjourned for two hours, in order to cable their respective districts to hold caucuses. The con- THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE with wmen is amalgamated THE BANK OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. HEAD OFFICE: TORONTO. Paid-up Capital, Reserve Fund, - '��������� - $8,000,000 - - - $2,000,000 ' ACCRECATE RESOURCES OVER $65,000,000, IMPERIAL BANK HEAD OFFICE. TORONTO. Capital Rest Hon. Geo. A. Cox, President. Robt. Kilgour. Vice-President. London Office, 60 Lombard Streot. B. C. New York Office, 16 Exchange Place. aud iii Brunches in Canada and tho United SUites. SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT: Interest allowed on deposits. 1."resent, rate lliroe per cent. GRANGE V. HOLT, Managor Nelson Branch. sensus of opinion is that the conference ultimately will pass a resolution to await the results of the practical working of the tax before ordering a stoppage of work. A later .dispatch says that the miners have decided against a stoppage of work. If the owners should attempt to reduce wages in any district another conference will be called to reconsider the question. LONDON, 8.���A. B. Markham, addressing his constituents at Mansfield last night, boldly fulfilled his pledge to repeat to them his recent attack in the house of commons on the firm of Wernher, Beit & Co. He charged Alfred Beit and Mr. Keeksteiu with being thieves and swindlers.and challenged the former to bring an action against him for libel. ".���'"'' AUGUSTA, Georgia, 8.���Fire, which broke out here at 1:30 p. m., has done considerable damage and is spreading. The great cotton warehouse of the Union Compress Company has been destroyed and the warehouses of Phinizy & Company and H. M. Whitney are burning furiously. The fire department and many citizens are fighting the flames, which at 2:10 are .beyond control. The loss already is about' $250,000. ALBANY, S.���The situation here this morning in the strike of the street railway employees is unchanged neither the men nor the company having yet yielded any point, and in fact, no conference has been held. The strike now extends to five cities, Albany, Troy, AVatervliet, Renselaer and Cohoes. Over fifty miles of track lies idle, and a thousand men are out of .-.work. In Albany, the largest city affected by the strike, business is at a standstill. NEW YORK, S.���Two women were burned to death and a --number of persons were injured in a fire which started in a five story apartment house at the southeast corner of Lexington avenue and Sixtieth street, early this morning. The dead: Jennie McSorley, a widow 40 years old; Miss Brown, 18 years old, who boarded.,: with Mrs. McSorley and who recently came from Washington, D. C; their bodies were burned almost beyond recognition on the top floor of the house. Loss by fire, $20,000. ' * LONDON, 8.���The annual meeting of the iron and steel institute commenced today. It is attended by all the prominent engineers in Great Britain, while almost all the American engineers' centers were represented. Andrew Carnegie was among those presents The new president, William Whitell, devoted almost all of his address to American methods, declaring Great Britain was compelled to adopt them. He said: "We shall have to fight much harder in the future to retain our proud position." PARIS, 8.���A dispatch to the. Temps from Madrid says the disorders were renewed at Barcelona this morning and were rigorously repressed by troops and gendarmes. The Spanish government attributes* the trouble to foreign and Spanish anarchists, who have returned from exile and who are co-operating with the extreme socialists. There have been a number of arrests, especially of foreign anarchists, and firearms, knives and handbills urging incendiarism have been seized. The Spanish authorities declare they have never seen "a mob as wild as yesterday's nnd today's. The Madrid press urgns on the government to vigorously suppress the Catalan movement. $2,500:000 $1,725,000 H. S. HOWLAND President. 1). R. WILIUK Gonoral Manager. K. HAY Inspector. SAVINC3 BANK DEPARTMENT. THK CUKUKNT RATK OV INTKHK8T AM.OWKI). Nelson Branch���Burns Block, 221 Baker Street. J. M. LAY, Manager. H. Robinson of Hornellsville, junior grand warden iast year, was chosen to fill the place. S. Nelson Sawyer of Palmyra was elected junior grand warden. Theodore A.' Taylor of Brooklyn'was reelected grand treasurer and Edward M. H. Ehlers of New York was reelected grand secretary. The installation of officers will take place tomorrow. Rumor has it that J. A. McDonald's ice cream parlors oh Baker tre et are the finest in the city. BUSINESS MENTION. Masons in Conference. Nkw York, May 8.���The assembly rooms in the Masonic temple were packed with members of and delegates to the grand lodge today, to participate in the annual election of officers. There was no contest for office, though there were three unexpected changes. Tlie choices were . all made unanimous. Charles W. Mead of Albany, most worshipful grand master for last year, was reelected. Albert Cran- dal of Brooklyn, deputy grand master last year, was also reelected. Charles Cushman of Buffalo, senior grand warden, declined renomi-i nation on account of ill health. P. For Sale or Rent.���Piano at the Old Curiosity Shop. Wanted���To rent at once a five or six-room house, furnished. Box 650, Nelson. Large, well-furnished rooms to let. Apply rooms 1 and 5 Macdonald block, corner Josephine and Vernon. Wanted���At once, good general servant. Apply Mrs. John Houston, corner Carbonate and HaU streets. For sale or rent���A first-class boarding house. Central locality. Reasonable terms, .apply to Box 78, City. Furnished rooms to let, with or without board. Prices moderate. Mrs. Reilly, Ward street, next to Post Office. To rent���Office.in the Turner- Boocke block, corner Ward and Baker. Apply to John A. Turner. To let���Furnished front rooms over Vanstone's drug store; ?2.50 per week. Also six-room house to let. Japan Tea of all kinds to suit your taste. Sun Cured, Spider Lei?, Pan Fired in bulk or packages. Kootenay Coffee Co. For Lease���The Palace Hotel in Sandon, IJ. C. For particulars and timo of possession enquire of Airs. Annie Eagan, Sandon, British Columbia. Gold, copper, silver, lead mines and prospects wanted. Send report and samples to the Prospectors' Exchange, Nelson, B. C, Koom 4, K. W-C Block. For..sale���Tug boat Red Star and barge at'roasonahle figures to cash purchaser, on time with good security. Apply to Ontario Powder Works, Nelson, B. C. .For sale ��� Household furniture and effects of house on Latimer street, opposite -brewery. Can be . seen between 9 a. in. jind 5 p. in. this week. Mrs. A. S. Parker. For comfort and convenience go to the Ice Cream Parlors of J. A. McDonald. Baker street, inhere every attention and requisite is supplied. Free milling gold properties. We are anxious to secure a few free milling gold pro- Serties at once. The Prospectors Kxchange, TeUon, B. C, Boom 4, K-W-C Block. That fine blend of Ceylon Tea we are selling at thirty cents per pound is giving the best of satisfaction to our many customers. Kootenay Coffee Co. We have Indian, Ceylon anil China Teas in great variety, choicest quality. We make a specialty of 'blending teas and sell them in any quantity at lowest rates, Kootenay Coffee Co - Western Canadian Employment Ofllce, Box 711, Phone 270. wants girls for general housework, waitresses and waiters; man for dairy, man to ��� herd icattle, man to work in garden. Positions vwanted���Man wants carpet cleaning and relaying, window cleaning and geueral work about the house; also several cooks want work. TENDERS. Will-bo roccivedby tho undersigned, addressed to Rossland. B."C, up to Wednesday, May 15th, 11X11. to continue the tunnel on the Juno mineral claim for 2.t0 feet, more or less. Permission to examine the rock can be obtained from -Mr. H. E. T. Haultain, No. 9 K. W. C. block, Nelson, B. C. M. S. LOGAN. NOTICE. ��� /. - Notice is-hereby given that I have this day Surchased the plant and good will of the kootenay Steam Laundry and will continue the business under tho same style and-title. A11 accounts owing by the said Kootenay Steam Laundry will be paid by mo and all accounts due becomo payable to'mo. Soliciting :a contintianco of your valued patronage, I roinain, yours truly, A. LAKSON. �� Nelson, May 2nd, 1901. Nc NOTICE. IN Tin*; COU.VTV*.- COUHT'OF*- KQOTKNAV, Hor.UK.V AT I'-OItT BTKKI.K, II. C. OTICE is hereby given that on 'tho 2-11li day of April, 1901, it was ordoreil by P. Mel;. Forin, Esquire, Deputy Judge of tho said court,, that .lames Ferguson Armstrong, Oillcial Administrator of the County of Kootenay, be administrator of all and singular'the estate of William Couch of Creston,' drayrnau, deceased, intestate. Kvery person indebted'totllo *aid deceased is, required to make .payment forthwith to tho undersigned. Evory person having in po:seseion eil'ects belonging to the deceased ic required forthwith to notify the uddcrsigucd. Every creditor or other person, having any claim upon or interest in tho distribution of Iho personal estate of the said deceased is required within thirty days of this date to'send by registered letter, addressed to. the ��� undersigned, liis name and address and the full particulars of his clainvor interest, and a statement of his account, and the nature of. the security (if any) held, by him. Atfer the-expiration of the-said--thirty days tho administrator will prococd with tho distribution of the estate, having regard to those claims only of which he shall havo had notice. Dated at, Fort. Steele this 8th day of May, 11101. JAMK3 FERGUSON ARMSTRONG, Oillcial Administrator, Fort Steele, B. C. CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NELSON PUBLIC MEETING. A m��cting of the citizens of Nelson will be he'd in the board of trade rooms this evonlng at e'ght o'clock for tho purpose of considering matters connected with the Dominion Day celebration in Nelson on Monday and Tuesday, July 1st and 2nd. FRANK FLETCHER, Mayor. Nelson, B. C. May 7th, 1901. ** (���> (tt 9\ (tt m- 9\ 9\ 9\ 9} 9) AV ^'0*'00'00'0*'0'^-^,0'\^'0*'^-00'00-00'00-0'A4fl^ All watch repairing guaranteed, as we employ none but the bes workmen. Mail orders receive our prompt and careful attention. Our prices are always right. �� ��� . Established in Nelson 1890. JUNE WEDDINGS THE MONTH OF ROSES AND WEDDINGS WILL SOON BE HERE. What tho wedding present -shall be is then tho question of the hour, and In very many instances some dainty pieces may to .selected from our htock, which is immense. Thero will bo found among other thing-". Sterling Tea and Coffeo Sets, Plated Tea and Coll'ee Sets, Cnko Baskets, Fruit Dishes, Nut Boivls, BomUous, Berry Sots, Trays, Oak Ware, Bl-iiiuo'^'W are, Brass Ware, Cut Glass, Flat Ware, Onyx Tables, Pianos, Sewing Machines, and a thousand other things too numerous to mention. CALL AND INSPECT OUR LINES BEFORE BUYINC ELSEWHERE ���f.-vrj-fe ~j^ ��^��. ^ .j^ ���.. TRADES AND LABOR COUNCIL.- -The regu- lar meetings of the Nelson Trades and Labor., Council will be hold in the miners' union hall, corner Baker and Stanley streets, on the flrst and third Thursday of each month, at S p. m. C. J. ' Clayton, President: A. T. Curie, Secretary. rpHK rogular meetings of the Carpenters' Union / ���*��� : are held on J-Wednesday evening of each weok, at 7 o'clock,'In the, Miners' Union rooms - corner of Baker and Stanley s'recLs. Charles Clayton, President. George Broadley, Secretary._< ARBERS' UNION.-Nelson Union. No. 196. of the International Journeymen Barbers Un ion of America, meets every lirst and third Monday of each month in Miner's Union Hall, at 8.30 sharp. Visiting brothers cordially invited to attend. R. McMahon; presidfint; J. H. Mathe son. secretary-treasurer; J. C. Gardner, recording secretary; t ; ���::7-x7 ''���'������ *-* ��� :*\' ABORERS' UNION.-Nelson Laborers' Pro tective Union. No. 8121, A. F. of L., meets in .Miners' Union hall,*'C. P. R. block, corner of Kaker and Stanley streets, every Monday evening; at 7:30 p.m. sharp. Visiting members of the Amort- can Federation cordially invited to attend. A. J. Curie, President. John Roberts, recording secrotary. KLSON PAINTERS' UNION-The regular meeting of the Painters' Union Is hela the flrst and third Fridays in each month at Miners' Union hall at 7:30 sharp. George Eacrltfc, President; Henry Bennett, Socrotary. ^\ 'tl ��.'. % AINSWORTH LICENCE DISTRICT. Notice is hereby given that Alfred Leblanc has made application under tho provisions of tho "Liquor Liconce AiJr. 1!X)0" for an hotel licence =for-tiie=premisesdoscribed=as-the=Kerry=hoteLat= tho lirst, crossing of-the Lardo river, between Lardo and Howser; and that a inectimr of the Hoard of Licence Commissioners of the Ainsworth Licence District, will be held to consider such application at the Court House at the City of Kaslo, on Saturday the first day of Juno, liWl. at the hour of eight, o'clock in the afternoon. W. H. BULLOCK-WKBSTKR, Chief Licenco Inspector. Chief Constable's Olllce. Nelson, B. C. (ith June, l'JOl. NOTICE. Town Lots, New Denver. Notieo is heroby given that. In pursuance of the notification published hy this Department, nnd dated 22nd June. 18!!!), under suction 33 of tho "Lund Act," agrecmonis for thu satu of Lots in the Town of New Denver, which wero purchased from the Government at public auction on 20th July, 18!I2. and upon which Ihe balanco of purchase money and interest is not fully paid up by the 30th of April next, will be cancelled and all moneys paid therein will be forfeited. W. C. WKLLS, Chief Commission of Lauds and Works. Lands and Works Department, Victoria. B.C., 21st March, 1901. ' DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. Notice is heroby given that tho partnership heretofore existing between Lewis Noll and Wesloy K. Cox, carrying on business as hotel- keepers in tho premises known as the I'orto Rico hotel at I'orto Rico Siding, B. C, under the firm mime of Noll Sc Cox, has this day been dissolved by mutual consent. For the future the I'orto Rico hotel will be conducted by Lewis Noll, who will assume all liabilities of the late firm and to whom all accounts owing said firm aro herewith payable. LOUIS NOLL, WKSLKY K. COX. Witness: Rout. Rknwick. Nolson. March 20th. l'JOl. NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that I Intend to apply at tbe next sittings of the Hoard of Licence Com- inis"ionorH for the City of Nelson, to be held after the expiration of thirty days from the date hereof, for a transfer of the retail liquor licenco now held by mo for the Grand Central hotel situate on lots 23and 24. block 00. subdivision of lot "Jo in the City of Nelson, to Gust Kricson of tho said Cityof Nelson. F. SIMPSON. Witness, W. C. McDonald. Dated this twenty-second day of April, 1901. COOKS' AND WAITERS' UNION ���Regular ..meetings every; Tuesday evening at 830 o clock, in Miners' Union Hall, corner of Baker and Stanley streets. Visting brwihren cordially invited. Chris. Luft, presidont; H. Smelser, financial and recording secretary. PLASTERERS' UNION-The O. P. I. A. No. 172. moets every Monday evening in tha Elliot block, corner Baker and Stanley streets, all 8 o'clock. J. D. Mover, president); William Vice, secrotary, P. O. Box 610. _\ & FRATERNAL SOCIETIES NELSON LODGE. KO. 28. 'A. V. & A. M Meete second Wednesday la eaoh month Sojourning brethren Invited. N KLSON ROYAL ARCH CHAPTKH No. 123 G. R. C���Moo's third Wednesday. Sojourn ing companions invited. George Jolmstone.Z.; K. W. Matthews, S. E. NELSON AKRIK. No. 22. F.O. K.���Moot second and fourth Wednesday of each month, ad Fraternity Hall. Goorgo Bartlott, president John V. Morrison, secretary. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS��� Nelson Lodge, No 25, Knights of Pythias, meets In 1. O. O. V. Hall, corner Baker and Kootonay streets, evrr ' Tuosday evening at 8 o'clock, visiting Kni-ghtis cordially invited to attend. II. M. Vincent C. C. A. T. Park, K. of R. & S. -' OOTBNAY TENT NO. 7, K. O. T. M.��� Hold theirregular meetings"on the first and third Thursdays of each month. Visiting Sir Knights are cordially invited to attend. U. A. Brown, It. K.; A. W. I'urdy, Com.; R. J. Steel R. B. REILEY (SUCCESSOR TO H. D. ASHCROFT) BLACKSMITHS AND WOOD WORK*!:* EXPERT HORSESHOEINC. . Special attention given to .ill kinds of repairing and custom work from o'.1��Ide points. Heavy bolts made to order on shot! notioe. THOMPSON & DOUGLAS Victoria Street. "; painters; Decorators and Paper Hangers. NOTICE. Courts of Assizo. Nisi I'rius, Oyerand Terminer and General Gaol Delivery will be holdou in the Court House at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, at tha places and on the dates following, namely : City of Nanaimo, on the 23rd day of April. 1901. City of New Westminster, on the 23rd day of April, 1901. City of Nelson, on the 7th day of May. 1901. City of Revolstoke, on tho 7th dny of Mar, 1901. City of Vernon, on tho 15th day of May, 1901. City of Kamloops, on tho 23rd day of May, 1901. City of Vancouver, on the 2lstday of May, 1001. City of Victoria, on the 28th day of May, lyoi. Town of Clinton, on tbo 28th day of May, 1S01 By Command. J. D. l'RKNTICE, Provincial Secretary, Provincial 8eorotarv's Office, ' IKtfc Marat, 1W1, &t2SSZAj��?J3i^*ii��i�� THE TRIBUNE: NELSON, B C, THURSDAY, MAY 9, 1901 i Iii' \ _t i sis i \}'i li' -f I /������-a^ -5v5^.3'S^-5^T5-<^V Assayers Supplies We' carry in stock a full line of Assayers' and Chemists' Supplies. The quality of our goods cannot be excelled and our prices are reasonable. : - . mz We are British Columbia Agents for �� THE DENVER FIRE CLAY CO.'S GOODS WM. AINSWORTH & SON'S BALANCES SMITH & THOMPSON'S BALANCES BRUNSTON'S POCKET TRANSITS W. F. TEETZEL & CO. VIOTORIA BLOCK NELSON, B. C. mt % MORRISON & CALDWELL PROVISIONS AND PRODUCE. OUR LEADERS��� The-well-known-Newdale-Greamery-Butter In all sized packages and 1-pound bricks September Selected Ontario Cheese Choice Matured Canadian Stilton Cheese Fresh Bogustown Ranch Eggs Sole Agents for Regal Brand Tea, Coffee and Spices Baker Street, Nelson. B. C. Morrison & Caldwell ��@g���5g5g@S6gSg:@g?��e@eg:-@g:@giS fo $�� NELSON CLOTHING HOUSE MO. 219 BAKER STREET, NELSON. BOOTS! BOOTS I BOOTS! For a few days only we will hold a slaughtering discount sale of boots and shoes. J. A. Gilker, Proprietor Properties That Net $200 Per Ton. Berkley Crilley, foreman at the Nettie L. mine, near Ferguson, is paying Nelson a visit. Rawhiding operations having ceased with tlie opening of spring the shipping of ore has temporarily ceased. From 25 to .'30 men were at work during the winter and some S00 tons of ore shipper], which netted the company, known as the Great "Western, handsome profits. Tlie material is exceptionally rich in silver, gold and lead. It has to bo rawhided about two miles, when it is put on sleighs and carried some IS miles, to Thompson's landing. Here it is transferred'to. steamer and again rehandled and put on the rail for the Trail smelter. The freight ami treatment charges average $30 per ton, yet after meeting these tlie company have a clear profit of $102 per ton. None of the members are as yet very wealthy men so that the mine has had to pay for itself all through and little scientific development work has been done as a consequence. However, they have sunk to a depth of 150 feet, and 200 feet more of a drive and the completion ot their present tunnel will increase this depth to 1100 feet. There is very little machinery on the ground, but this season it is the intention to install an up-to-date plant. Two miles oc a wagon road will enable them to work all tlte year round, and this will be built at once. As soon as the railway is in operation an aerial tramway will be put in, which will enable the property to be worked at low cost. Work has been resumed on the Silver Cup, a neighboring property, where they have a 150-foot tunnel run.in rich ore. On the Triune last July JLiid brothers took a working lease, and have since shipped some 150 tons of ore which netted them $200 per ton. Work has also been resumed on the Maybe, where they are driving a 200-foot tunnel, and on several other properties preparations are being made for active operations. Mr. Crilley -is sanguine that as soon as the Lardeau railway is available there will be great; activity in mining in that district. The Methodist Conference' Everything is in readiness for the ministerial session of the 13. C. Methodist conference, which meets in Nelson this morning. Yesterday's trains brought in the majority of the ministers who are expected to attend the meetings and today will see nearly all of the lay delegates arrive. The stationing committee, composed of the chairmen of each district and one minister elected by the district, met in full session all day yesterday. The work of this committee is watched with a great deal of interest as it has the arranging of new missions, making any alterations in the existing boundaries and stationing the ministers on the different circuits and missions. The following is the personnel of the committee: Indian district���Rev. R. Whittington, M. A., IB. Sc, president of the conference. ���-^Victoria=district���Revf-Ti-Grosby,- Rev. W. H. Barraclough, IB. A., and Rev. E. S. Rowe. Vancouver District���Rev. A. E. Green and Rev. R. Wilkinson. New Westminster District���Rev. Joseph Hall and Rev. J. F. Betts. Kamloops District���Rev. C. Ladner and Rev. W. D. Misener. Kootenay District���Rev. J. A. Wood and and Rev. G. II. Morden. Rev. G. H. Morden was elected secretary of the committee, Rev. II. Whittington being chairman by virtue of his office as president of the conference. The first draft of stations will be published at the opening of the Friday afternoon general session. This evening there will be a public missionary meeting iu the Methodist^, church at which Rev. Goro Kaboragi, Japanese minister in "Vancouver, will preach. The meeting commences at S:15 and is open to all who care to attend. stautial brick barracks, as their present one is entirely unsuitable. It is their intention to begin building just as soon as they can make all necessary preparations, and hope to complete it in the early summer. Accidental but Annoying. Last night one of Mrs. Enfield's large glass windows was broken in by accident. A couple of young fellows with an outside ticket for tho opera house amused themselves with a fisticuff show, a la Burns and GofT, but a well planted lefter put one of the amateur pugilists through the window, playing havoc with the millinery and the glass. Parisian millinery was mixed up with fragments of glass aud pretty spring bonnets with putty. The offenders decamped before the police appeared on the scene, aud tlie only members of the crowd of spectators left were the three Indian witnesses in the cattle stealing case, who could not name the offenders aiid declared the incident "potlatch." ' . - Will Eeceive Their Supreme Secretary. John A. McGillivray, K. C, supreme secretary of the Independent Order of Foresters, and who for several years represented North Ontario in the house of commons, will deliver an address to local Foresters this evening in Fraternity hall. . Mr. McGillivray iu his department of the I. O. F. has charge of all investments of the order, looks after its legal interests and performs the secretary's work as well. Mayor Fletcher will preside at this evening's meeting, after which an informal reception will be held under the auspices of Court Kootenay, No. 3138 to which all Foresters are specially invited. Excavation Work Completed. , The excavation work at the new postoffiee-eustom house was yesterday completed and all that now remains to be done is to level up the ground at the rear. Thi3 will be commenced at once and then all will be in readiness for tlie foundation. Contractor LeMoine- is expected back in Nelson in the course of a few weeks when building operations will begin- in earnest and continue to completion. There is a rumor current that the intention is to secure the granite required from Calgary because it is more easily woiked than the local material-. This, however, is a- point: yet to be decided. .-' ���'��� * ��� ��� ', . ���'��� Everybody Is Glad. " Mayor Fletcher has received an acknowledgment from Hon. A. G. Blair, minister of "railways, to- the communications forwarded ��� from Nelson's public meeting touching necessary safeguards'in the matter of the Crow's Nest Pass railway charter. The minister in his reply sGates that he was pleased" to receive tlie Nelson protest and that he had the entire support of his colleagues in placing ; the -most stringent terms 'upon*-���'���: the v railway bill. __2___2___lZl' City Monetary Matters. An adjourned ^meeting of. the city council was^ held���:-yesterday forenoon, at whicli bylaw, 94 was finally passed. It amalgamates several of the monetary bylaws already passed for specific purposes and=faeilitates=business==generally.= At the meeting there were a few , urgent pieces of sidewalk and road work ordered, which had not gone through the board of works. The mayor presided, and there was a full attendance of aldermen. TELEPHONE 37 H. BITERS &; CO. PAINTS, OILS AND GLASS. GARDEN TOOLS. REFRIGERATORS POULTRY NETTING Storo. Oornor Bakor and Josophlno Stieo RUBBER AND COTTON HOSE. Sole Agents for Giant Powder Company and Truax Automatic Ore Cars. JSTELSOISr STORES AT k:_^silo S-^isriDoisr HU&H B. CAMERON INSURANCE. REaL ESTATE and MINING BROKER FURNISHED HOUSE TO LET. Two story v house very conveniently situated and entirely furnished. Terms moderate. Appiy_H. R. Cameron New Bakery The Star Bakery has opened a branch store on Josephine street, next to F. Irvine & Co. 's millinery (establishment. BREAD REDUCED IN PRICE BUT NOT IN WEIGHT Sold at 5 cents per loaf. Come and see the ' display of cakes, etc. FISHING TACKLE IS NOT A NEW VENTURE WITH US. We know your wants and have what you need. Our line is too large to enumerate, but a call will convince you that it is the most complete in the city. LAWRENCE HARDWARE CO. IinDorters nnd Dealors" in Shelf and Heavy Hardware. E. FERGUSON & CO. WHOLESALE LIQUORS AND CIGARS. NELSON, BRITISH COLUMBIA. DOMESTIC CICARS Amongst a large assortment we carry tlie foi lowing brands: El Cielo, Flor de Melba, La Marea, La Veda, Rosebery, Buena Galaua. THE CRANDA HAVANA CICARS A full line ranging from* $30 'to $120. A declaration accompanies each box, certifying that the finest Havana tobacco only is used by this factory. We recommend them. Our Special Canadian Rye is the Most Palatable Whiskey in the Market. We have it in bulk and in cases 5's and 6's. PERSONAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO MAIL ORDERS St. Andrew!s Society. A meeting of St. Andrew's Society was held last night to make arrangements for tlie appearance in Nelson of Gavin Spence and Mis8 Flora Macdonald,' the Scottish entertainers, who are to be here on the 20fch instant. It is expected that the entertainment will be a great success, for... although there are but two in the party they are said to be hosts in themselves. R. G. JOY, Proprietor A FULL LINE OF '���'���' Front Doors Inside Doors Screen Doors Windows Inside Finish local and ooast. . Flooring looal and boast. Newel Posts Stair Rail Mouldings Shingles Rough and Dressed Lumber of all kinds, IT WHAT TOTJ 'WANT;IB NOT IN HTOCE TWK WILL M.JKK TT KOK TOU CALL AND OKT PRICKS. A CARD OF THANKS TO THE PEOPLE OF NELSON. j. A. Sayward HALT, AND LAKR STRRRTH. NBtflON Porto Rico Lumber Go. (LIMITED). CORNER OF BKNORYX AND VKRNON 8TKKMT8 __< S*fa to to to to to to to to to to to to m to to to to to to to We have boon in business one year, wo have Inkcn stock and balanced our books and find n very handsome sain on Llio proilb side of oui- ledger. Wo feel very thankful to you for thb encouraging support you have extended lo us and will endeavor to do- servo a continuance of your patroniige. Our stock is'considerably larger and moro valuable than last year and we are in a position to offer you a better selection than ���formerly. Our prices will always bo found as low as we can consistently mako them, and all our goods are marked in plain figures. Wo havo lately added an optical department to onr store and are a'lile to correct accurately any defect in refraction of the eye. We havo on band a stock of lenses and frames suitable for tlio majority of cases and respectfully solicit a trial of our skill in this department. We make no chnrgo for examination and whether you contemplate getting glasses or not we aio willing to examine your oyos and can tell you if any defect is present. Children's eyes should especially bo looked afLer. Wo never ovorchgrgi. " Wo never, misrepresent..* We'pay attention to details. 'Wo aie always willing lo o.tcliargu goods that may bo unsatisfactory. Wo do repairing promptly and we 1. PERSONAL. ROSSLAND HINQIISBERIINO WORKS '*; ��� CUNLIFFB & MeMIlULAN Founders and Maohlnlste, Specialty of Ore Cars, Ore-Bin Doors and Ceneral Mining Maohlnery. ��� List of second-hand machinery on hand, which .has been thoroughly overhauled and Is as good 25-H P. Locomotive-type boiler, with engine attached and all fittings, ready to turn on steam. HJ"x8" Double-Cylinder Friction Drain-Hoist, built by Ingersoll Co. 8inking Purnp, No. 5 Cameron, New York. ns new 81nking Pump. 10"x5"xl3", outsido packed plungor pattern. Watch this advertisement for further lists, or write us before you buy for complete list. We may have just what you want. Agonts for Northey Pumps. Stock carried. P. O. Box 188. THIRD AVENUE, ROSSLAND. The Salvation Army. The annual self denial weok of the Salvation Army is at hand. This effort is now so well known that there is not ranch need of any explanation. It last year realized the sum of $23,000. This fund was at first a purely foreign missionary one, but not so now, as home demands are too great, and it is needed and a great deal more for the carrying on of the army operations in the Dominion of Canada. The many homes for the unfortunate and little children are an ever increasing source of expenditure. In connection Avith the self denial effort this year the local corps are endeavoring to raise money tliat will enable them to erect a sub- Ben Pugh, Cranbrook, is"/'registered al the Tremont. II. Young, Ymir, was at the Queen's last night. .T. II. Gill of Vancouver registered last, night at the Hume. C. 1?. Li nd mark, the Revelstoke merchant, is at. lhe Hume. P. Burns, the cattle king of the .Kootenays, returned to Nel.son, his headquarters, from Calgary yesterday. The Phair had a full list last night, among tho number being A. K. Rand, New Westminster; Mrs. W. It. Allen, Kaslo, and Fred It. Wik-;on, Rossland. At the Queen's yesterday there wero two reverend gentlemen among the ���arrivals, and they wore Methodists here for the conference���Ito v. Thomas Howell and Rov. Eben- esser Robson of New Westminster. Among those registered at the Queen's last night wero: P. Lindquist, New Denver: V. .1. Miller. Kingston. Ontario: William Tomlinson, Speculator mine; D. C. McPherson, Powder Point, and .1. McVeigh, Lardo. A. S. Farwell, who has been on the Const for several weeks watching the pro- gie-s of the l-iiil way tight, has returned to Nelson. He is of the opinion that nothing in tho wav of material amend ments to tho Mineral Act. will be atteniptcd this aoesion. Roughand Dressed Lumber Shingles Mouldings A-1 White Pine' Lumber Always in We carry a complete stock of Coast Flooring, Ceiling, Inside Finish, Turned Work, Sash and Doors. Special order work will receive prompt attention. to to to to to to to to to to to to I BROWN BROTHERS! to NELSON, BRITISH COLUMBIA. JEWELERS AND OPTICIANS. to to to to to to to to Porto Rico LumberCo.jtd, SMOKE ROYAL SEAL Fishing Tackle We carry in stock Hardy Bros. steel-center and ,'jreenheart fly rods, reels, flies, casts, traces, and baits. Our line is very large and complete. Mail orders receive prompt attention. TISDALL'S GUN STORE VANCOUVER. STRAG1 BROTHERS PLUMBERS. GOOD GOODS. REASONABL PRICES "Will call at yomr residence or place of business -with catalogues and prices any time-.if dropped a oosteard.' OPPOSITE FOSTOFFICJE. NELSON. B. O FIRST UNION MADE CICAR MANUFACTURED IN NELSON. "J Kootenay Cigar Co. Baker Street, Nelson. ALL KINDS OF FLOWER, VEGETABLE AND GARDEN' SEEDS Houston Block. Telephone iBt. P. O. Box 176. 6 & CO.