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* A DeC'-wet,' The ritish Columbian. â WEEKLY EZDlTlOHSr.-lO I>.A.C3{ES VOLUME 34 NEW WESTMINSTER, B. 0., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1889. NUMBER 9 THE DAILY COLUMBIAN PPKUKH Kli Every Afternoon u.i:cpl Sunday, BV THE KBX-rx-rmxvsr bbothsies, At tbelr Steam Printing Rstabllsh- ment, Columbia Street BY MAIL: For 13 months Â£8 00 For 6 months 4 25 FOr 8 months 3 26 DELIVERED IN THE OITY: For 12 months 910 00 For 6 months 5 26 Per month 00 Per week 25 Payment In all cases (except Ior weekly rate) to be made ln advance. THE WEEKLY COLUMBIAN Issued every Wednehday Morning* Delivered In tbe City, per year....... 13.00 Hailed, per year 2.00 Mailed, S months... â 1.25 AIVEITOIM RATES FOI THK DAILY. Transient Advertisement*.âFint Insertion, lu cts. per line solid nonpareil; each â ubseqnent consecutive Insertion, 3 cts. per Hue. Advertisements nol Inserted every dayâOrstInsertion, loots. per. line; subsequent insertions, Sots, pur line. 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Cuts must be all metal,and forlargecuts an extra rate will be charged. sarpersuns sending ln advertisements Bhould be careful to state whether they are to appear In the Dally Edition, or the Weekly, or both. A liberal reduction is made when Inserted in both. No advertisement Inserted for less than 81. SUBSCRIBERS Who do not receivo their paper regularly, trom tho Carriers or through tho Post Offlce, will confer a favor by reporting tho same to the offlce of publication ut once. Weekly British Columbian. Wednesday Horning, Feb. 81, Matters which claim the assistance of the Dominion government, and whieh will call for appropriations at this session of parliament, â are the Surrey-Delta dyke and a canal from Mud Bay to the Fraser River. Both of these schemes have been described at length in this paper, and both are of great importance to the district immediately affected, in the first place, and also to this city. By means of the proposed dyke about thirty thousand acres of the richest bottom lands, will be reclaimed, not to mention a number of roads in the vicinity that are partly covered with water at some seasons of the year, and which the dyke would effectually protect. As announced previously, the owners of the land and the farmers of the vicinity have agreed to assess themselves $2 per aore for dyking purposes, and, through the district member, Mr. Chisholm, they have asked that the Dominion authorities should take the matter in hand and have the work prosecuted. The canal, which would shorten the distance by water between the rich farming settlements of southern Delta and Surrey and this city by about forty milos, and therefore prove a great convenience to the districts affected, should be undertaken simultaneously with the dyke,as,for a distance of two und a hnlf miles, the two would run parallel with the canal immediately inside the dyke. Besides the ordinary improvements to trade and navigation which the proposed canal would bring about, there are extensive timber limits in the neighborhood, which in no other way could be so conveniently reached and brought to market as by the canal in question. Both the dyke and canal schemes deserve, and, we trust, they will receive, the careful and reuse nable assistance of the Dominion government. There are two matters that we should like to see the city council deal with as soon as possible. These are street naming and numbering and the question of the selection of a water works system for the oity. To these might be added a third, and that is the proposition to make some concessions in favor of a flouring mill at this oity. Wo believe the oouncil have all these questions under advisement, by committeesâthe two latter at any rate. With respect to street naming and numbering, we have already expressed our- Children Cryfor selves as to the importance of having this modern improvement to our town carried out without delay. We have also printed several communications on the subject supporting those views. We hope to see the council make this one of their improvements to be effected during the present civic year. The expense to tho city need only be trifling, and we can bespeak the hearty and cheerful co-operation of the citizens generally. In the mattor of a water works system, the proposals of the Ooquitlam Water Works Company have been before the council now nearly a montb, and the publio are entitled to e"xpect a report on tbe subject soon from the committee having the matter in hand. If there is an alternative scheme to be inquired into, of courso that will complicate and increase the labors of the committee, but no time should be lost in reporting to the council in the fullest manner on each and every scheme that may be suggested for supplying the oity with water. We have stated that we did not believe the council could do better, in the interests of the city, than to come to an agreement with the Ooquitlam Water Works Oompany, on the basis of the proposals made by that company, Whilo we see no reason for changing our mind on the Bubject, it is only fair that the ques tion should be viewed from all sides and a careful and impartial consideration given to every scheme that may be proposed to supply the needed water for city arid domestic purposes and sewerage. We hope to hear something on tho water works question at the next council meeting. Coming to tho last subject mentioned, that of offering inducements for the establishing of a flouring mill at this city, the question has been under consideration for two or three weeks by a committee of the council, and, we presume, is receiving the most careful attention and exhaustive inquiry. We cannot predict what the result of the committee's investigations will be with respect to the particular propositions before it. We believe that the members of the committee in question will spare no pains to satisfy themselves as to the oity's true interests in dealing with the particular schemes before them. On tho general question of the desirability of having a flouring mill established here, there can be no two opinions. As we have pointed out on former occasions, the advantages to be derived from such an institution in this city would depend, not so much upon the number of hands given employment in the mill (which would be comparatively trifling), as upon tho increased traffic that would be built up with the surrounding districts, and even beyond those limits, and upon the stimulus which a conveniently situated and sufficiently capable flouring mill would transmit to grain raising in the many suitable portions of the district and beyond, which would in turn react upon the prosperity of the city occupying the position of the natural centre for the trade thus created. As to the amount of the bonus to be appropriated for a flouring mill, that should depend somewhat upon the dimensions and capacity of the mill proposed to be established. We should not be in favor of giving a large bonus to a flouring mill, as such un institution before starting should see its way to being self-supporting. Upon these points the committeo should, and no doubt will, make the most careful inquiry, so that its recommendations may furnish a valuable guide for the action of tbe council. From all that we can learn, it is the desire of the various agricultural settlements of this district that a convenient and efficient flouring mill should be established at once, and that it should be located at this city as the most central for all parts of the district Let us pull for a flouring mill, and all the other manufac turing establishments available. It is these that go far towards building up a town. Westminster is the place for a flouring mill, above all things, and we Bhall lose nothing, but rather gain, by offering moderate speoial inducements for the location here of such an industry. The gold returns from Granite Oreek and Similkameon ahow an output of ovor $75,000. The mining ia principally carried on by Chineae. Beaidea gold about 1200 ounces of platinum wero aeoured. Granite Greek is a large producer of platinum. The winter up to date haa been mild. âColonist. Pitcher's Castoria. Press Despatches. Toronto, Feb. 20.âIn the Quebec legislature laat night Trudel created a sensation by giving notice of a resolution of sympathy with the pope and embodying the suggestion that Queen Victoria be urged to use her influence to restore the tempcral power of the pope. The motion was subsequently withdrawn, it is supposed under pressure from the premier. Habtford, Feb. 20.âThe work of excavating tho Park Central ruina waa vigorously prosecuted to-day. Ko bodies were found beyond those already reported until 10 o'clock thii morning, when one waa discovered, which, from its location does by the safe, undoubtedly iB Night Clerk Perry. Muuy poople think no more bodiea will be found, as no other per sons are reported missing, but others expect to find more, as the hotel wub reported full of guests. At the hospital to-day the ten patients taken from the ruins are doing well. No serious results are expected. Baltimobe, Md., Feb. 20.âA prize fight occurred between 3 and 4 o'clock this morning on the Pennsylvania farm, near the Maryland line, for a purse of $300, contributed by the Baltimore club men. The contestants were Billy Whilo of New York city and Con Tobin of Albany, N. Y. Both are heavy weights. In the first round Tobin broko his left fore-nrm and split tlio Knuckles of his right hand. Ho could not go on with tho light and the purse waa given to White. White savo Tobin f-360. Billy then volunteered to continue to light if the spectatorr could get any one to stand up to him. "Big Jim," n farm hand, said he could knock White out, and stripped for the light. At the end of the sixth round Jim was sleeping. He got $25 for his punishment. San Jose, Cal., Feb. 20.â Adam Ravel, who was adjudged insane yesterday and placed in the city prison, hanged himself in his cell this morning with a blanket. San Fhancisco, Fob. 20.âThe financial statement of the Southern Pacifio Railway Co. for 1888 was issued this morning. The gross earnings ot the entire system were $48,- 850,208, just $5,618,050 more than total gross earnings of 1887. Expenditures $44,901,381. This leaves a surplus of $3,948,826 from which $1,360,000, haa to he deducted as guaranteed rental of Central Pacific, leaving u balance of $2,588,825, or about 21 per cent, on the outstanding Btock of $100,000,000 at the ond of the year, San Francisco, Fob. 20.âAt one o'clock this afternoon Emma Bennett, a young saleslady in a Kearney street Japanese bazaar, emptied soveral shots from a revolver into her head and is now dying. The cause ia not yet known. San Fbanoisco, Feb. 20.âG. L. Gano, sergeant of police, and officers Johu W. McCarthy, Thos. Christie, and George Robinson, composing the Chinatown squad, were arrested shortly before midnight last night having been indicted early in the evening by the grand jury. They are churned with receiving money in consideration of leaving certain gambling dens and opium joints run unmolested. The evidence against the men is very strong. Ashland, Wis. Feb. 20.âJoseph Brogan, a drunken, shiftless laborer, living at Upson, this county, killed his wife and two little boys and then cut his own throat, thia morning. Hia wile hue been supporting the family and the husband spent hia earnings in whiskey. They had a quarrel at the breakfast table nnd ho struck her several times. He then cut her throat nnd slushed her about Iho head with n ruzjr. The little boys wero killed ns they were getting out of bed to summon tho neighbors. He then cut his own throat. When the neighbors burst into the house tho bodies were still warm, but life waa extinct in each case. Albany, NY., Feb. 20.âTho assembly unanimously ndopted Fisk's resolution c.illing uu the cnpitol commissioners, the governor, lieutenant- governor and speaker to suspend the superintendent uf public buildings nnd rows, pending the result of an investigation into tho construction of the us seinbly ceiling. St, Petersburg, Feb. 20. â Sir Robert Morier, Britiah ambassador, gave n ball at the embassy laat night. The czar and czarina, as a specinl mark of honor to Sir Robert, attended the ball in person, and nearly all members of the imporial family now here were present. Tho attacks of the German presB upon the character of the Britiah reproaentativo have no effect in Russia, other than to increaao the esteem in whioh he is hold. London, Feb. 20.âParnell wsa present at the aosalon of the Parnell commission this morning. The cross- examination of Houston continued. The witnoss aaid he did not conaider the knowledge of the men, from whom the lotters woro obtained, important in connection with thoir genuineness. He had no menns of testing any part of Piggott's Btory. He admitted showing tho lotters to Lord Hartington, whose advice he asked. Lord Hartington, however, doolinod to advise him. Witnoaa aaid that when he waa in Paris he did not have genuine specimens of Parnell and Egan's writing. He accepted the letters solely on Piggott's word. In answer to a question the witness said, "If Piggott had been needy or fraudulent enough to attempt perjury, my action would have assisted him." London, Feb. 20.âTho "rimes has a strong editorial on Monday's debate in the Canadian parliument, in the course of which it Buys: "These Canadian questions will be reconsidered without prejudice to mutual good-will. .There is no occasion for the Canadians to begin to circulate tho profit and loss of their connection with England. The real cause of their trouble is not England's indifference to Canadian interests. It will be found in the exigencies of tho present election in the â United Statea. We may fairly hope ["thst under the next administration these Canadian questions are lo be reconsidered without prejudice to the mutual good-will. London, Feb. 20.âPrivate advices reoeived from Zanzibar report tho rumor that Henry M. Stanley is expected to arrive at that place shortly. The explanation of this is that he has travelled eastward instead of westward as it wus supposed he was doing. He has therefore got within a short dis- unce of the enst const. Washington, Feb. 21.âSecretory Bayard in an interview intimated that Klein, the correspondent, would not be surrendered or punished unless it was plainly required by the rules of the international law. San Francisco, Feb. 21.âAdvices from Honolulu state that plantation owners are discharging Portugese laborers and substituting the cheaper Japanese laborers in their stead. The Portugese are preparing to leave for Washington Territory. San Fbanoisco, Feb. 21.âThe Johnson-Locke Mercantile Co., in a circular issued to-day, says: "The feeling of the Salmon trade is bouyunt. Preparations for packing in Alaska have been grossly exaggerated nnd the chances of n fortunute outcome of tho of the many expeditions now being sent north are extremely problematical. Washington, Feb. 21.â Dr. D. W. Bliss, who attended President Garfield in hia last illness, died this morning from paralysis. Berlin, Feb. 21 James C. Flood, of California, died at Heidelberg this morning. London, Feb. 21.â-Parliament opened to-day. The Queen's speech wsa read from the throne in the presence of a large assemblage of members of both housea. In the speech the queen aaid that England would take part in the conference with Germany and the United States in reference to affairs in Samoa. The conference would take place at Berlin and would be a continuation of the conference on the sumo mutter, which wsb begun at Washington. The address continued: "ln view of the increased expenditures for warlike preparationa of other nations it is necessnry for us to increase the precautions hitherto taken for the safety of our shores and the protection of our commerce. Our relations with foreign powers arc at present friendly, but I have no right to assume this condition is impossible of change. Your attention will be asked at an early date for measures tending to develop the material resources cf Ireland, and for amending the constitution of the various tribunals having special jurisdiction over the real property of Ireland. Recent enactments made by your honorable body for restoring order and confidence in England have already been productive of salutary results. A measure for restoring gold coinage to n aatiafactory condition will be aubmitted to you. Measures regarding various local subjects will also be submitted." London, Feb. 21.âThe 88th anniversary birthday of Cardinal Newman was celebrated to-day. The aged prelate ntteuded pontifical high mass this morning. His health is improved und ho ant throughout tho entire aervice and walked to and from the sacristy. Dublin, Fob. 21.âA riot ocourred la-t night at Kilkenny, upon the arrival of Jas. Carew, M. P., who was brought by oflicers from Scotland, whero he was arrested on a warrant issued under tho crimes act, The mob stoned the police, who charged upon the orowd and dispersed the rioters. Several porsons were injured. Oarew waa arraigned to-day in Kilkenny court on a oharge undor the criinea aot. He waa sentenced to four month's imprisonment without hard labor. Cnrow declined to make an appeal from the sentence. Dublin, Feb. 21.âWm. O'Brien waa removed from Clonmel to Galway jail. The railway atntion at Galway waa Burrounded by thousands of people who welcomed O'Brien when ho alighted from tho train. They afterwards gathered about the jail und sang national songs. Groat excitement still prevails in Galway and the place ia seriously menaced. London, Fob. 21.âThe divorce euit of tho Marquis of Ailesbury is abandoned. The murquis nnd his wifo met on Tuosday last ut a hotel in London, becamo reconciled and returned homo together. London, Feb. 21.âA despatohfrom Zanzibar statea that the Sultan hu prohibited the imports or exports of arme to or from Zanzibar and Pomba. Tho captured German miaaionariea are atill in the hands of the Arabs, who now make the additional demand that all slave traders seized by the Germans shall be exchanged for the prisoners. The advance party of Lieut. Wiss- mann's expedition has arrived with atores of baggage, provisions and other material. London, Feb. 21.âLord Salisbury has placed himself under police protection, Scotland Yard officials having received information that the Invincibles are engaged in perfecting a plot to murder aeveral high officers of the government. London, Feb. 21.âGladstone, referring to the Parnell cue laat night, aaid: "We are now on the eve of exploding a vast fabrication of iniquity." Joseph R. Cox, nationalist member of parliament, in the courae of a speech, said that .Urtling disclosures were about to be made before the Parnell commission which would completely upset the -Times, London, Feb. 21.âUpon resuming the session of the Parnell commission to-dny Pigott wns placed in the witness box. The witness suid Eugene Davis told him the "F. B." was bound to Parnell not to interfere with his movements until n certain period. Davis gavo the principal facts for the pamphlet, exposing the plots Pigott snid Morris and Murphy told him whilo in Paris he had found five or six of Egan's letters, some of Parnell's, nnd some old documents in n bug. Pigott made a memoranda of the letters. Ho then identified six nl Egan's und five of Parnell's, including n fiic-simile printed by the Times, Mr. Pigott, continuing, said he bought the aecud batch of letters from T in Brown, and secured them after going through the ceremony of taking an oath of secrecy before the tribunal of five. The third batch of letters whs bright of a man whose name wns unknown to the wit ness. The oath was tnken aB before, and the price agreed upon was paid iu euch case. He declared he never released Houston from the obligation of secrecy. Pigott acknowledged he made n statement which Mr. Lewis, the distinguished counsel, had taken down in writing and wus now produced in court, f n this statement the witness declnred his belief in the genuineness of the Purnell letters. He wrote to Archbishop Walsh, offering to expote the whule conspiracy. The archbishop refuaed to negotiate with him unless the name uf the forger wsa divulged. These revelations produced an extraordinary sensation in court and there waa great excitement outside when the ne wa reached the atreet The cross-examination fully confirmed the disclosure made by Pigott to-day. Mr. Balfour pronounced as unqualified lying the false statement made by Gladstone in a recent letter that O'Brien ia undergoing imprisonment for advocating tactics tho aame aa thoae employed by the Primroae League. San Fbanoisco, Feb. 21.âAt 10 o'elook to-night the six days' "go as you please" for the championship of the world and $2,000 in prizes was Btarted in the Mechanic's Pavilion by William O'Connor, the oarsman, in the presence of fully 15,000 people, At the word "go'' 37 men atarted off on their long tramp, among them being a Chinese. Prominent among the starters were George Cartwright, the English champion, Robert Vint and Frank Hart, of New York, E. C. Moore, of Philadelphia, Thomas Howarth, of England, Gus and Paten Guerrero and Jeary Taylor, of California. At 10:30 p. m. Gus Guerrero scored the first five miles; at one hour from the start he scored 10 miles and a minute later Cartwright hud scored tho snme. Moore, Hart, Howarth and Taylor each hud 9 miles to their credit. Boston, Feb. 21.âThe luteat news from Hayti ia furnished by the second oflicer of the Bteamer Delta at this port from Port de Paix. The officer stated that there iB no communication between the coastwise towns, but information was received on February 12th from St. Marie, of a serioua conflict between the northern and southern armies that occurred three daya bo- fore, one milo below St. Marie, iu which the army under Hjppolite hnd been completely routed und 200 or 300 kiliod. The mail carrier suid that the northern army had fled to the blockaded port of St. Marie, after which Legitime's army movod toward the interior, and on the socond day's march encountered a detachment of Hyppolite's army with the abovo result. The success of Legitime's soldiers was due to the auperiority of their arma. The lecond officer also states that a rumor had gained considerable currency at Port de Pnlx that Hyppulite hud been killed by tho northern soldiers, who, It claimed, received $2,000 for the work. London, Feb. 21.âExtracts from the report of the commissioner of naval manoeuvres in 1888, will be prevented lo the house of commons today. They say thst the nation hai every reason to be antiafied with the personnel of tho navy, but that the main lesson of the manoeuvres ia thnt Great Britain is far from being as strong as ahe ahould be on the sea. They ssy: "We are deoidely of the opinion that no time ought to be lost in placing the navy beyond comparison with the combined naval forces of any two powers. At the same time wo believe the navy strong enough to engage any single maritime power with bucccss." Itis universally admitted in political circlet that the sesaion of parliament just opened will be the' fiercest on record as regards legislative lighting. Measures affecting Ireland will be vigorously watched by the- Irish members. Mr. Gladstone concurs in this opinion. Beblin, Eeb. 21,-The North Ger man Gazette reprouuees an article from the Voss Gazette whioh admits the pio- priety and justice of Prince Bismarck's action regarding the German council in Samoa, but questions whether any future director of Germany's affairs will always have the resolution to utter a note of warning or to stay the clamor and pressure of those who would protect the interests of the empire beyond seas when they go too far. The article further asks whether an inte">Â»l renw- dy will be possible without damaging Germany's prestige, and says that every mi'iake that these official, commit may become the source of numberless complications. The Voss Gazette therefore notes with apprehension that men have been selected for the positions who have ahown themselves little capable of assimilating Prinoe Bismarck's ideas. Vienna, Feb. 22.âDespite the efforts of the Emperor Francis Josef und the imperial family of Austria to keep all as quiet aa possible concerning the death of the lnte crown prince, the literature on the subject is sure to be considerable. It is reported that the Baroness Vetzeri intends to publish a full account of her daugeter's death. The interesting point of this is said to be that the Btory will reveal ' whether the young baroness committed â uicide or was murdered by Rudolph. London, Feb. 22.âThe new French cabinet, which wns formed last night sud took office this morning, consists mainly of men of experience who have held the same, or other pratfolios in previous ministries. Notwithstanding tho apparent efficiency of this suddenly made cabinet it has no promise of long life, M. Carnot, it iB believed, having refused to givo it power to dissolve parliament M. Sirnrd has occupied various portfolios, but hns been almost always a failure. Evon the resolute opponents of dissolution are fain to ad- nut that an early collapse of the ministry will lenve Onrnot no nlternntive but to dissolve the chamber and appeal to the country. London, Feb. 22.âIn the Purnell commission to-day the cross-examination of Richard Pigott was continued. Furthor letters between the witness and Archbishop Walsh were produced, confirming the impression made by the first sb to Pigott's desire to expose ths conspiracy againat the Parnellites, The witness, however, in reply to a point-blank question from Sir Charles Russell, confessed that the statements in his first letter to the archbishop- were wholly unfounded. Sir Charles then asked the witness if he believed the Parnell letters were genuine. Pigott answered, "No, I don't, because I um unnble to recognize the handwriting of any one of them." Being further questioned, Pigott said he believed Egan's letter to be genuine, because he knew the handwriting. W. Reid next laid before the court the correspondence between Pigott and Mr. Forstcr, when the latter was chief secretary for Ireland, under the Gladstone administration. Pigott asked for a thousand pounds for services rendered the government by his paper, The Irishman. Mr. Forster finally sent him a hundred pounds. . London, Feb. 22.-The Parnell commission has adjourned unlil Tuesday. Judge Hannen has ordered thst Piggott be watched by the police for fear he may escape, as he is wanted for further testimony next week. Middlitown, Conn., Feb. 22.â White students ut the Wesleyan college were celebrating Washington's birthday dynnmite bombs exploded in the college buildings nnd the son of ex- Oongressmsn Hubbard of West Virginia received fatul injuries. Washington, Fub. 22 The presidont this morning npprovrd of the territorial bill admitting North und South Dakota, Mon tona and Washington ns stntos. Cincinnati, Feb. 22.âMr. Rose- more, a solicitor, suicided this morning by stabbing himself in the ribs with a pocket knife until ho bled to death. Ho left letters showing that despondency was the cause. Newark, N.J., Fob. 22.âEdward W. Woodruff, secretary of tho Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Ry., was arrested thia morning and taken to police headquarters. It is affirmed by his friends that he never knew of the transaction which ruined the road. They say his duties sb aeoretary were merely perfunctory and he ia not guilty of any wrong. It is believed, however, Woodruff has been in communication with Ives lately. It ia probable Woodruff was arrested in order that he might be had as a witness at the coming trial of Ives Staynor, at New York. New York, Feb. 22.-To-day was generally observed sa a holiday in the lower part of the city. Exchanges, banks and public offices wero closed and the custom house opened only fo an hour. National flags were raissd on the old fort in Central Park snd the battery and on the municipal government building!. A Grkat Susperer. â That person who is afflicted with rheumatism ia a great sufferer and greatly to be pitied if they cannot procure Hagyard's Yellow Oil, This remedy is a certain cure, aot only for rheumatism hut for all external aches and internal pains, Weekly British Columbian Wednesday Horning, Feb. 2J. 18811. (From Daily Columbian, Feb, 23.) It is rumored a four-horse stage will be put on tho routo between Westminster and Blaine next week. This has been made necessary by tho large increase in travel. The Merchants' bank, of Halifax, with commendable enterprise, have arranged for the froe redemption of their notes at the offices of the bank of British Columbia, in the province of British Columbia. Mr. Robert L. Reid, of Hall's Prairie, B.C, who made suoh an excellent record in the first year class of Dalhousie law scliool last yoar, has been appointed by his oIbbs judge of circuit court of the law department of the university of Michigan. The latest word from Toronto relative to the illness of Thos. R. Mclnnes, son of Senator Mclnnes, is to tho effect that the patient has passed the crista in. his fover nnd ia recovering, which will V>a good news to the numerous friends ot the family in this city. Application is mado for the incorporation of the Oolumbia River Lumber Company, limited, with headquarters at Toronto, and a capital stock of $30,000. The applicants are J. Ross, of Sherbrooke, Que.; W. McKenzie, Kirkfield, Ont.j Fred Robinson, Beaver, B.C.; Niool Kingsmill uud A. J. Cattanach, of Toronto. Wellington conl is $9 per ton in San Francisco, about one thousand miles from the mines and in a foreign country. The same coal is $10 per ton in Victoria, seventy miles from tho mines and without any duty being paid as in the former case. Our esteemed friend, King Rab, is the owner of the Wellington mines and practically controls the price in both cities. Nufsed.âTimes. A large number of mechanics und artizans are arriving in the city at present. They find it a difficult matter to secure employment nnd leave in disgust, giving the city a "black eye" wherever thoy go. It is to be hoped the city fathers will become recoinciled and start the work of improving our streets and sidewalks, und give employment, if but only temporarily, to some of the needy ones in our midst. Vancouver World. Liout.-Ool. Holmes, D. A. G., in his annual report says: The armament of the bnttery at New Westminster is badly in need of n chunge. The 24 pr. smooth bore Howitzers would be of little use for any service this battery would be called upon to perform and should be replaced by rifle guns. The question of re-urming the corps in this distriot, giving them the Murtini-Henry, in lieu of the Snider ia again strongly recommended for reasons given in previous reports. The object of J. Norman Lockyer'a paper on "The Origin of Oelestial Species" in Harper's Magazine for March will be, in his own words, "to point out the high probability that the various light sources in the heavens have a meteoric origin; that is, that stones have fallen on the earth from heaven because the heavens are full of stones, and practically of nothing else, and that the luminosity of every kind of heavenly body is produced by meteorites differently aggregated and differently circumstanced in the various realms of Bpaco." One of our local sports, Mr. Henley, while on a hunting tour last week noticed a bird of unusual appearance coming on the wing, and wiih his unerring aim nt once brought it to earth. It proved to be a specimen of the long-tailed "Arctic duck," we believe a rare bird in this rogion. Professor Kittson, of St. Thomas, Ontario, a skillful taxidermist, soon rendered the bird life-like again, and it can be seen on exhibition at the American Hotel. Bnitlng lhc Yankees. Actual results are justifying the policy which projected and pushed through the Canadian Pacific railway. The Japan Herald shows how tho OP. R. steamers have cut out the San Francisco lines. In the season of 1887, up to tho month of December, the shipments to Canada, by San Fran cisco, amounted to only 665,172 pounds, while the Canadian line carried 3,773,921 pounds. This sesson, up to tlie same date, the shipments hy San Francisco wure only 735,265, against. 5,357,944 pounds via Vancouver, The anti-national croakers should inwardly digest these figures and learn tho wisdom of national enterprise.â Empire. New Potatoes. A Terrible Story. A pitiable story comes from Viotoria, which, if true, reflects very unfavorably on the manhood and humanity of Capt. J. H. Robertson of Moresby Island. Tho story goes that Capt Robertson brought n Chinaman and his wife from Ohitia to net as domestic servants for him, and for their services ho agreed to pay $20 per month for 3 years. For eight months they were in his employ, but during thnt time, they claim, did not receivo any portion of the money due them. The Chinaman demanded the wages but Mr. Robertson refusod to pay, and finally both man and wife were turned out of the house without either food or shelter. They asked for n bout to tnko them to Saanich and were refused so as a Inst means they made a rnft and launched themselves on the water, hoping to make the opposite shore. The current caught the little raft and swept it down the straits. For two nights and throe days they were tossed about by the waves, without either food or water, uud when finally rescued by an Indian they were in a dying condition. The unfortunates were token to Victoria where they ure being enred for by their countrymen. ^ The Organ Becltal. The entertainment which took place in St. Andrew's (Presbyterian) church last evening wns certainly n treat, especially to those of the audience gifted in any degree with musical tustes. The assemblage, probably owing to counter attractions, was unfortunately rather small, but seemingly u very appreciative one, and during tho performance sat fixed in wrapt attention. The concert opened shortly after 8 o'clock and the following programmo wns successfully carried out: Anthem â"How Beautiful upon the Mountains"âChoir. OrganâSilver TrumpetsâMiss Poters. Soloâ "The Lost Chord"âMiss Holden. Organâ1, Aria, 2, Minuet,âMiss Poters. Soloâ Recit. "And God Created Man"âMr. Lyal. OrganâMozart's 12th Mass- Miss Peters. Anthemâ"Thine, O Lord"âChoir. OrganâLa Joyeuseâ Miss Peters. Soloâ"I Know that my Redeemer Livoth"âMiss Holden. Soloâ"Love not the World"âMr. Wilson. Organâ1, Larghetto, 2, Moderato, alia maroiaâMiss Petors. Soloâ"Too Late, too Late,"âMrs. Lyal. OrganâGrand Offertoire in F, âMiss Peters. As usual, Miss Peters simply delighted the audience with her talented performances and especially so in the recital of "Mozart's 12th Mass." "How Beautiful upon the Mountains," by the excellent choir, was the vocal success of the evening. BOARD. OF TRADE. The Westminster Beard or Trade tlold Their Annual Meeting and Elect OOlcen, Ac., for 1881. President John Hendry Delivers sn Interesting Address Touching on Hany Important Hatters. The Columiiian has another instance to lay before its readers of the wonderful climate we live in. In the past California has supplied ub with the first new potatoes each season, but from this time forward tbe Golden State will be forced to take second 5lace if the garden experiments of oe Tenasse, of this city, aro as successful in tho future as they have been this wintor. Lust full Tenssse planted a smnll plot with potatoes, feeling certain he would be able to grow a crop even in the winter monthB. The experiment proved a great success and yesterday he dug a small basketful of as fine locking new potatoes as anyone would wish to eat. Part of theie tubers he left with Mr. Tolmie, of the Olub restaurant, who has kept a few of them for exhibition. We think British Columbia can score another point in the matter of climate. The annual meeting of the Westminster board of trade was held in the board room last night. There wus a large attendance, considering the counter attractions elsewhere. After the reading of the minutes, the president, Mr. Jno. Hendry, delivered the following addross: president hendry's address. Gentlemen:âAt the close of another year I have to congratulate you on the valuable work done by this Board cf Trade, aud the substantial results of our efforts for the promotion of such schemes us we have taktn up in the public interest. The year just closed will be marked as the most conspicuous in the Board's history. Wo have not succeeded in accomplishing everything that has been undertaken, but our achievements have been suoh as to encourage the hopo that continued efforts, guided by wise counsels, may bring to a successful issue many of the pending questions in which the commercial interests and development of this city and district are largely involved, One of the first large schemes to which the Board committed itssclf was the Southern Railway, and I am glad to say that this most important work may now be pronounced almost AN ACCOMPLISHED FACT. A company of our own citizens has taken the charter over from the Board, agreements have been executed for the construction and operation of the road, and a large amount of actual work on the lino has been already performed. You aro aware that satisfactory connections with American railways on the Paciiic coast and over the continent have been secured for this rond, and ita early completion and energetic operation are fully assured, 1 need not tell you how vastly important are the interests bound up in this scheme. It will give the city of Westminster commercial advantages possessed by no other oity in the province; it will open to us a great market hitherto inaccessible for our limitless and unsurpassed timber; it will bring us within touch of the great and growing cities to the south; it will furnish an alternative nnd competing line to the East; and it will SUPPLY THE MISSINO LINK whieh shall unite the railway systems of the two great nations of North America. Our eity will find in this new commercial avenue the one thing lacking to make it the most desirable point for manufacturing purposes in British Columbia, During the yenr we have also been making supreme efforts to bring the works at the mouth of the Fraser River to such a state of completion as to enable vessels of large draught to reach this city. Tho Dominion government has not met our views in this respect with that promptness whioh, it seemed tc us, the circumstances demanded, but very material progress hns been made, The channel at the river mouth now shows a depth of about 25 feet at high spring tides, and our oitizens have had the satisfaction already of seeing five ses- f'oing vessels carry away full cargoes of umber from our wharves. 1 am hopeful thnt the government will recognize the justice of our repeatedly-expressed wish to hnve these works completed this year, and that, before our next annual council meeting, the river will have OPENED ITS MOUTH to the largest craft in the merchant marine. At a conference between tho council of this Board and the deputy minister of marine, held by appointment iu this room last August, the government was urgently solicited to provide an official chart of the river channel for tho guidance of shippers, nnd to appoint some person residing near the city whose duty it would bc to look after the botiys when required. Theso arc two points for which the Board has long contended unsuccessfully, but I am happy to say that the fruits of our untiring efforts are begining to appear. A letter trom the deputy- minister of marine will be laid before you at this meeting in which it is stated thnt the snagboat Samson !b to be charged with tho care of the bouys and that the official CHART OF TIIE RIVER CHANNEL is now nearly completed. This is most encouraging, if not entirely satisfactory, and leads to the anticipation cf fuller concessions during the year to come. The board has also taken an active part in endeavoring to secure a daily mail service by steamer with the Nortii Arm, the construction of the Fraser River and Mud Buy canal, the providing of a suitable steamer for keeping the river navigable in the event of its becoming obstructed hy floating ice, the dredging of the harbor in front of the wharves, the establishment of a U.S. consular agency at this city, the obtaining of a federal subsidy for the Southern Railway, the improvement of the fishery regulations, the promotion of fruit-growing iu the province, the establishment of street letter-boxes at this city, and many other matters which have been considered in the public interest. The members of the executive council have been most untiring in tlieir efforts to promote the various schemes brought under their consideration during the year, and the measure of success with which their efforts have been rewarded ought to stimulate their sue cessors to ADDRESS THEMSELVES HOPEFULLY to the work which still remains uncompleted. A statement of the accounts for the year will be laid before you, from which you will learn that although our disbursements have amounted to the sum of $2,592.28, there is still a balance to our credit of $425.04, and our assets show a balance of SC70.7S over all liabilities. The work of tlie board has grown to such dimensions that the executive wisely determined to secure a room for its sole use, aud you are able to judge by actual observation whether the place selected is suitable for the purpose. It was also resolved that council meetings should be held regularly every two weeks. I have to thank you, gentlemen of the council antl the Board of Trade, for the able assistance you have always given me in carrying out the work committed to our cnre, and for tho consideration and uniform courtesy with which you have invariably treated the chnir. Although the past year haB been one of large achievements, there is much still remaining to be done; and I counsel you to relax no effort until the last obstacle standing in the way of the progress of this city and district has been swept away before the resistless force of your intelligent industry, Atthe conclusion of tho addross there was very hearty applause, and a motion wns psssed requesting the secretary to furnish a oopy of the addreu to the newspapers of thia city and Vancouver. A communication was road frotn the deputy minister of murine, from which the following is an extract: -'Referring to your letter of the 25th Sept. last, addressed to the minister of marine and fisheries, in reference to all mutters affecting the navigation of Frasor River being ntteuded to by some person resident at New Westminster, and suggesting that the snug-boat Samson be employed in plucing buoys wherever required, 1 beg to inform you thut the depnrtment of public works hns been pleased to concur in the suggestion made by this department that the master of the Samson should attend to the replacing of buoys whenever necessary, under the instruction of the resident engineor, Mr. Gamble, nnd directions hnve been given nccordingly. I am nlso to inform you with reference to your statement that a correct chart of the Fruser wus much required, thnt the chart is now almost completed." A communication was recoived inclosing a resolution from the Surrey coun* cif requesting the bonrd of trade to cooperate with the council of Surrey for the purpose of securing tho construction of the Mud Bay nnd Frasor River Canal. A motion was passed endorsing the scheme. Mr. H. T. Thrift, clork of tho Surrey council addressed tho meeting with regard to tho necessity for erecting fortifications and defence works at Nortii Bluff, Seininhinoo Bny, ns the place was entirely dofoncoless, easy of approach, and a strategical point from which, us a base of operations, tho wholo mainland would bo at tho mercy of un invader. The secretary was in bI rue tod toprepuro u menioriel to the Dominion government, asking to havo the North Bluff surveyed with a viow to fortifications being erected there. Mr. Thrift nleo addressed the meeting with a view to having the Indian reserve at Campbell River opened for settlement. A committee was appointed to inquire into the mnttter and report. A resolution was proposed to recommend to the oity council the striking of the prefix "New" from the name of the city, New Weitmimter, and after discussion waa lost by a vote of 7 to 9, four members being absent when the queition was diacuued and voted on. Four new members were proposed and elected to the board. The election for offloers, oounoil, and board of arbitration, for tho ensuing year, resulted aa followa: OfficersâJohn Hendry, president; T. J. Trapp, vice-president; D. Rob- ion, secretary-treasurer. The foregoing were re-elected by acclamation, OounoilâW. A. Duncan, E. S. Scoullar, A. Ewen, H. Elliott, Japes Punch, W. Wolfenden, T. Cunningham, and B. Douglas. Board of arbitration-W. McColl, 0. M. Beecher, D. Dry-dale, and R. Diokinson. LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (From Daily Columbian, Feb. 23.) The churches contained average congregations yesterduy. There was another clean sheet nt the police court to-day. Fresh fish is very scarce on the market and the salmon catch still continues to be very light. Tho Georgia minstrels gave nn excellent entertainment nt the Operu Houso on Saturdny night. The Orange Grand Lodge of Manitoba has ndopted u strong resolution ngninst the Jesuit estate bill. Tlie Beer Permit case sgainst commissioner Herohomer, of the Regina Mounted Polioe, has collnsped. Hundreds of people spent yesterday ufternoon in walking over the oity suburbs, evidently on the lookout for u suitable renl estate investment. At n Philharmonic sacred conoert in Trinity Church Saturday evening at Montreal Mr. Munroe Rose was taken ill and being carried out, died shortly afterwards. The price of renl estate is ndvnnoing cver-y week nnd sales ure numerous euch day. Suburban property in the west ond of the city seems to be the most marketable ut present, but there is n fair demand from other quarters nlso. The general opinion is that real estute vnlues will take n grent bound upwards about May 1st. The number of outside investors is steadily increasing. Tho World of Saturday says: The Gospel steamer "Glad Tidimis" will arrive here on Monday from Victoria, and on Wednesday Rev. Mr. Robson will lenve on her for the Northern Missions, going us far as Port Simpson nud the Naas. Mr, Robson will viait these, and instruct and talk to the people. It is understood Rev. Mr. Crosby is meeting with great success in lhe east. A Howling Sturm. On Friday the steamer Gladys, while returning from Chilliwack, met with a gale of wind such as has never before been experienced by tho oldest navigator on the river. A short distance below Sumas a gale ovortook the stenmer and sunn tlio water was lashed into waves wliich broko over the deck in a surprising maimer. At this point thn river is shallow and full of snugs, and tho zig zag course was rendored moro dangerous when it wns necessary to bring the stenmer broadside to the wind. The force of the wind was so great that for some minutes at u time the vessel would be heeled ever until her lee guard was under water. Few of the passengers oxpeeted to rench the shore in safety, nnd all agree thnt Capt. Robinson's coolness nnd skill ulone saved the stenmer und her precious human cargo. After u period of the greatest anxiety to all on board, the steumerwus finally run under tho lee of the land nnd benched in a small bny, where she remained till the storm hnd spent its force 24 hours Inter. The passengers describe the gale aa of unusual violence. The wind fairly howled and when euch wuve broko ita crest wns picked up and driven along like drifting snow. The Gladys reached port on Saturday afternoon none the worse of her stormy experience. THE CHURCHES. Whai Was spoken al Some or Ihe 1,'liy Siuietnarle. Yesterday. METHODIST CHURCH. Rev. J. H. White, pnstor at the Methodist Church, preached from 119 Psalm, 7 to 11 v., and snid: God's glory wub always shown in nature, his wisdom and power shown in the creation, but the hope of salvation wns shown in the precious records of his revealed will. In the earliest ages of the Christian churches groat interest was shown in the spread of the Word, but they wero at a disadvantage, ns printing was not discovered, ut lenst was not practiced nmong the European nations; tho scrolls hud to be written by hnnd, thus the full copy of the Sriptures were rare nnd seldom seen, and only during modern times the spread of tho Gospel hud assumed nny grent proportions. During the last hundred years thore had beon n continuation of tho miracle on the duy of Penticost, and 18 or 19 tongues or languages hud increased to 250, and the wonderful works of God were now printed in these und distributed, bo that almost evory nation and people having n lungunge lind been benefited uud to those who hnd nu lunguago sufficiently clear, men and women hnd gone to teach the Gospel by tlieir Urns. Dnvid here spenks of how wonderful uro God's works in nature, and although thero appears considerable repetition, yet each explains somo phase of truth, nnd ne will follow the Psalmist. First, he says, "The law of the Lord is perfect," The Mosaic law, contained iu the Ten Commandments, was perfect. All human laws have certain imperfections, but St, Paul saya "the law of the Lord ia holy"âno droas, nu inconsistency, no incompleteness. The books of the Old Testament are now attracting more attention, there is a going back to get at the foundation, and aome Bay that the great conflict of coming times will bo upon these old books, Thero could be no meaning to the plan of salvation but for the words of God transcribed back as far si Sinui, Men are now paying more attention to the seculnr portion! of Moiea' law; his was tho beat system of sanitary law promulgated, and on the ownerihip of property Moses' law was perfect, complete; we are a long way behind in matten of law. Aa Britona we think our law perfect, but we don't begin to come up to theae old lawi relating to revenue found in Leviticus nnd Deuteronomy, and I commend to those juit now troubled about the sources of revenue these old laws, und in the study of them will be reflected thore our imperfection und guilt, and this, bringing condemnation und sense of guilt home to us, will be the turning-point toward u better life, towurd Heuven. "God's testimony (witness) is sure" explains his own churucter, giving us direction nnd foundation for hope, aud making tho simple (humble) wise. "The statutes of the Lord aro right" (in the dcoreed limit), in the lines he has drawn about us, bo that We shall not stray. Some people are troubled because the judgements of God are not oxplained, because God has not chosen to reveal his purpose; among other things, the reason why a child should suffer for the sins of its parents, and be born diseased, decrepit, or of weak mmd, the innocent Buffering for the guilty. Some stumble because of this, but the statutes of the Lord ure right, und through His lnw nil are bound up in one humanity, nnd through Christ tnking upon Himself thut humnnity we uro saved und are iu blood relationship with Him. "The commandment of tho Lord iB pure." To those that keep them they are enlightening, cleansing, nnd showing that our need is provided for. If they only revealed our lost state, our condemnation, how wretched thnt revelation; but God's commands were interwoven with His mercy, by the laying on Christ the sins ot us all; look at both sides. The rev. gentleman, in conclusion, reminded hia hearers of the self-convicting before the "great white throne," and the heurtechoa there would be in eternity of tho justness of God's judgments, and very strongly pointed uut David's estimate of the value of God's judgments, being "more to be desired than gold," and alluded to the prevniling love of gold in the city, for which, nlthough most men would not actually commit crimes, yet they would compromise good and ovil, nnd warned his hearers ngninst being carried away in the excitement of increased values, and entreating them to give God His own and to take God's word und press it to their henrts, nnd that hye-and-byo wo shall know His will concerning us. The choir are making great improvement, and evince a desire to lead the congregation in their songs of prniso. The novelty of tho instrumental changes is wearing off and thero is a settling down to truly congregational singing. sr. Paul's church, At the Reformed Episcopal church last evening Mr. Ferris read tho very impressive service, and the pnstor, Rev. Thos. flnddon, preached from 119 Psalm, 172 verse, "My tongue shall speak of Thy word,'â nnd said: As the nnnuul meeting of the Bible Society takes place in this city on Thursday next the ministers were requested to specially tuke up the aubject of "the Bible" to-day by way of preparation. No better subject can be discussed than the Bible, God's revealed will to mankind, the text-book of thousand's of ministers and Sunday school teachers, by which man's position is established, light given ss to his destiny, through redemption by the cross, opening up the way to heaven, nnd teaching how to shun the denth thnt never dies and gain tho inheritance. It elevates nations nnd people, makes the savage a snint, makes the world purer and happier, und I desire with the Psalmist thnt "my tongue shull Bpeak of Thy word." To state all the Bible has done would tuke too long, und I can only outline. What would Grout Britain, civilized Europd, und Anioricn have been if they hnd not hud the Bible ns the foundation of their national history 1 Japan had representatives abroad studying tho secrets of the advance of the civilized nations, missionaries wore laboring through the country, und the authorities were calling for English speaking teachers; hence Japan was becoming civilized, they had found the Bible wus the secret. The Bible hnd become the founder nud supporter of almost every humane institution. The sword hnd been tried hb n civilizer and failed, whereas the Bible hsd beeu u success, us the proof wus uppurent in many of the Pacific islands. The Bible had been doing silent but effective work in many parta of the dark continent, reducing rude languages to literature, and touching the healing nrt, pushing forwnrd its luminous outposts, acting us u pioneer in casting up the highways, furnishing the only Burc foundation to science und human benefaction. Tho Bible missions reflected their light, opened up channels for Christian trade, chunnels of wealth, contributing to geography, physiology, mineralogy, geology und othor sciences. And then looking nt tho spiritual und eternal side of the question, "half can never be told," uud when we conceive the help to ourselves, oven though our vision cannot soo, our intellect cannot contemplate, all the good it does wo must say "blessed book," The impossibility to destroy it, goes to prove its divine origin; they have tried to burn it and failed. They must first rid the world of the millions of copies and reduce them to ashes, rid the libraries of booka referring to it, destroy all the poetry and prose, enter the courts of law and remove tho laws and codes derived from it, then course through the galleries of art and slush and daub over the works of genius that artists have produced, and go through the conservatories of music, the baptistries of churehea, and evon through the cemetrlea of the dend, nnd with mallet and chisel ornsc the engravingsâdo all this beforo you can obliterate that book for which our fnthors died. The more it iB assailed, the more it shines; opposition only funs the flame till it shines with greater luatre, nnd it is a wonder that mon are io foolish as to try; for, if all traces oi it wero obliterated, it would yet live in the hearts of men, and it would not take long to prepare a new edition from memory by tne aid of the thousand! of printing presses, And while the Bible leea all go to decay, it still lives, and ii incorruptible and ahull live till the angel who shall put ono foot on tho land and the other on the sea swearetl by him that liveth and was dead "that time was no more," and this eternal endurance should be a sufficient reason to adopt the text and to treasure the truths of the Bible in our hearts, bc guided by and take them as a rule through life. The ohuroh management have kindlj placed a desk in one of the pews foi the use of reporters. ST, ANDREW'S OHUROH. Rev. Thos. Scouler preached at thi Presbyterian church last ovening fron the 119th Psalm, 18v.â"Opeu Tliot mine eyes that I may behold wondroui things out of thy law"âand spoko ni follows: In this chapter the law o: the Lord is the subject of the Psalmist'i meditations, "Blessed are the nnde filed in the way who walk in tho Iai of tho Lord;" "O, how I love Th] law, it is my meditation all the day.' There was no subject moro congenia to lhoPsalmist'smind;it engaged ull hi powers. But this prayor indicates tha something more was needed thun th mere exercise of reason to - undcrstani the wondrous things of God's law. I wns the anointing of tho eye sulv sposen of iu thu book of Revelation Paul says, "Eye hath not seen, no ear heard, neither hath it entered int the heart of mnn to conceive the thing which God hath laid up for them tha lovo Him, but God hnth revealed ther unto us by His Spirit." In tho synt goguo, in the leading of the law, itws customary to put a vail over the fnc,1 It wns done as an aot of reverence, bt it became an nwful symbol of that vn which was over the mind of the Jev. which reiiiiiiiii-tli untaken nwny unt this day. Light shineth all aroun them, but they ure blindâblind to th spirituul meaning nf the Bcripturei It is not till tins vail is taken uwu tliat they can understand the scrij tures. But this is not the conditio of the Jews only. Many of tho Gei! tiles ure in the same sad conditioi And this is not confined to those i heathen darkness only; but many wii Bit under tho preaching of the gospe and think ihey understand the sen] tures, nre as blind as Bartiuneu Therefore wo should nil pray, "Ope Thou mine eyes, thnt I mny behol wondrous things out of Thy law, Thei'e nre certainly wondrous thin) found in the law of nnture. Thore not a leaf, or insect, or creature of an kind, thnt has not laws by which the nro regulated. Tho pruyer of tl Psalmist doubtless refers til all of God revealed will. Apart from God's r! veulcil will mnu could never hul known God. The laws of nature mi reveal much nbout God, but they i not tell us whut He is Himself, nor < they tell us whut the relation is whii subsists between God and mnn. V need n revelation to know this, at God haB revealed Himself to ub by Â£ word and Spirit. What wondroi things wu find in God's lnw! There t get the iden of the truo God, His pi tactions, His uttributes, His etornit sovereignty, power, mnjesty, trut, righteousness, love, and mercy. Wh wondrous things God'a law reves nbout Christ! His life waa uniqu He lived among sinners, yet He w free from sin. He died the death, y those who condemned Him found i fault in Him nt ull. By His resurre tion Ho wus declared to be tho Son God with power. O, what wondroi things in tho bible wo see! Thore - learn that mnn is a lost sinner, b that God in His wondrous love at mercy has provided n wny by whi he mny be saved. And further, tl thu Holy Spirit is essential to ma salvation. We need our eyes to opened by the Holy Spirit that mny Bee. In serving God there rj certain prc-requisiles, nnd this iB r. of thein, lhat our eyes may be opem| The second is humility; the heart tj is lifted up wiih prido cannot seo ' wondrous things of God's law. ', bible is like no other book; we m be taught by the Spirit of God wl, we come to His book. Mere intellj never could comprehend the thinga , God's lnw; it is with the henrt mun lieveth. But faith cometh by hear: and the speaker showed that it waB duty of Christians to givo the word God to lhe whole world; that was work in whioh tho British nnd Fore, Bible Society wus engnged; it wij worthy work, nnd Bhould hnvo liberal support of ull true Christian! The splendid accoustic propertiesj the now church nre very iinticeai both in sponking und singing, i with the really line organ und tlio (I stunt lintii'oi einunt of the choir, music calls for commendatory no' -. - I SEED RENNIE'S SEEDSARE THE I. and may be sent by mad to any Post Oft Canada, New Illustrated Catalogue now r- Containing Description and Prices of the ch< HELD, GARDEN AND FLOWER SE Mailed free. Every Farmer nnd Gardener * have a copy before ordering seeds for the c season. Handsomest catalogue issued in Ci WM.RENNIEJORONTO.il For the convenience of my friends reiid-' British Columbia, 1 have sent a number Catalogues to Mr. W. J. Whiteside, New , minster. B.C., who will forward copies of |e all Intending purchasers upon applit IVOriB 6.000.000 voapi* bpwÂ°7* ' f T .7 foal" bwt to buy of the largest and moat reliable noune, and tt Ferry's See â¢ linUtUH. lffi5SailÂ»ndforit. Ail D. M. FERRY * CO., Windsor, i British Columbian lay Moraine Feb. 87, ) ll Columbia's lllll Bridie. inception can be formed of tude of the bridge destined ie Fruser River at Mission f.R. when it is stated that be over three million feet of ti in its construction. The ost is ln the neighborhood 10. Four tenders have been for this gigantio undertak- ie have been forwarded to tt at Victoria, whose decision liven in a few days. It is li fully 100 bridge carpenters ployed for three months on The framing will be dono Ihe yards of our lumber mills, taken up in a scow and put l.-lPorfd. Mi .. L Opium-Filled Bustle. Busteron and her husband, psteron, wero arrestod. at Isend on Tuesday morning lamer North Paoific, from ' charged with smuggling jourteen pounds contraband f found on Mrs. Casteron's Uie hud a sort of harness which hung over the shoui- ieptacle for opium taking ii apparrel usually occupied tie. The nrrest wns mnde fcr Rogers. They will be Seattle to-morrow, and the in session, they cun hnve a , unless as usual, the opium- ring gives bonds and they selves scarce. The prison- ;nch, and very ignorant, y ablo to speak English ih ies. It is not likely they are vful business on their own Both acknowledged their the commissioner.âThun From Cassiar. lallbreath, of the firm of Grant & Cook, Oassair, he city lust evening and it the Oriental. He left Jreek on the 10th of Jan rrived at Wrangle on the the month, after a long and hard trip down the river, mow fell during all the he trip, which is generally out 10 days, took 21 to Three times the boat was on one occasion Mr. Cull- for 3G hours without food The weather in Cassiar markably mild during the the health of the residents ct good. Vory littlo pros- oing on, und tho usual less marks nil mining op- L few tunnels ure running, Quartz Creek taking out ley to pay. Tho prospects ig are us hopeful us usual, mt for the past year was ) 1887. At Wrangle tho iusually mild. The grass , and weather is more like winter,âMonday's Colo- ââ¦ â¦ Â» Texada News. ist who has been looking Jirtz claims on Texada Is- (at ho is well satisfied with there. He spent a week i and examined a number ith a viow of investing, nre many claims which ioh ore, he thinks there v that will prove remunera- I owners. The formation imd it is difficult to de- {'Xact oharaoter. The fes- r"ison the lookout for a are not represented, and ' in his purposes in many lome claims aro being ro- f a shot gun, in which riper" immediately nbnn- â ntion to locnte. A party s from Seattle are also stand over and it is said as spring opens up there e influx of miners and iver the Sound. A can- been erected near Stirt enterprising landlord is ing business. Five liun- of quartz taken from tho slaim, and pounded in a 1 yielded gold to tho value Tier. . m * . Twenty.Hlx Veara. rd Hough, who has been ining on Williams' Creek ' of '02, arrived down on sst night after an absence i, of twenty-six years, pent a month on the way 'reinds and making new wns astonished at the w Westminster, for when i't the forest covered the city to tho water's edge; ily was unthought of in and behold a bustling city j Viotoria is completely 'its straggling appearance lit time that Mr. Hough ie is pleased to noto its i'ogress. He is also an ring arrived at a spot six here Nevada oity now peptembor, 1849. Mr. â that ull Oaribooites ure illy forward to a new era, â trust will soon dawn, liny millions in the old lout it will require the I apital to make it profit- Hividual miner ennnot difficulties. A railroad Krlct would completely present dullness into P.'ttvity. As it is, supplies l-iiin ever before, flour â Ber hundred. In '62 it |(h as $75 per hnndred. Colonist. The CanDeld Bead. Mr. Eugene Cantield yesterday returned from the scene of operations on the Bellingham Bay Railroad where he bus boon for the post 10 days. Ho was seen by a reporter shortly after he arrived and he said that work on the road had reached a point 15 miles north of Whatcom and considering the fact that it was winter excellent pro- gross was being made. An oflice building has just been finished which is 24x 60 feet snd three stories high. It is now occupied, though the painters have not as yet finished their labors on tho building. At Kingsboro a 25,000- feet-a-day saw mill is- to be erected to saw lumber for construction purposes. Applications for lots for five churches, a hotel, u 40xl00-foot public hall, blucksmith shop, nnd n general store, have been made, and the town of Kingsboro seems to have a future before it. A bridge is to be soon built across the Nooksack, at a cost of $25,- 000, and a side-wheel ferry boat for the transportation of cara is to be built .at a cost of $75,000. The length will be 160 feet, the beam 45 feet. On the British Bide the only work that is being dono at present iB tho tilling in of crib work on a hill near tho Fraser river. As soon as the spring opens the work will be rushed under the supervision of Jsmes Leamy, an old contractor. All the financial arrangements for the completion of tbe 47 miles of the lino have been completed. Tho sum of $800,000 has been arranged for, and more will be forthcoming if needed.âPost Intelligencer. The Devil Hone to Tacoma. The Tacoma Ledger dramatizes in the following lurid style on the occasion of the Tscoma oity council renewing the license of "Gambler Morgan's" dive in that city : SceneâSheol. Dramatis Persona)âTho devil and two loggers lately drugged to death. LoggerâAll hail I your majesty. Satanic majestyâHail! fellows, well met. Lay off your overcoats. You'll not need them much horo, Whioh way are you from 1 LoggerâTaoomu, W. T., your majesty. His majestyâAh, indeed. I have an old friend there. Ho was running a dive, but the city council closed him up. LoggerâThe dive hns started up again, your majesty. We dropped in there last night to have a little iun, and I guess we had it. You see we've got here. His majestyâYou say the dive is running again 1 LoggerâYou cun bet your hoofs on thnt. His majesty â Whoop I Hooray I What ho I vassals. Without there ! [Enter eight or ten devils, grinning pleasantly.] His majestyâBoys, let tho fires go down. Tell the people I'm in a good humor und intend to give them a day's cooling. I want you to lay in a sheol of a sight of coal and kerosene,though. Expect business to be brisk now. The old dive in Tacoma has started up again, Get a good supply of gridirons on hand and start business promptly at 5 o'clock to-morrow morning. I think I'll take a stroll to-day to Washington Territory. [Exit the devil.] ADarliiK Escape. Ben Lundy, the opium and Ohinese smuggler, who has achieved the reputation of being the most daring and successful revenue eynier in the northwest, escaped from confinement in Seattle lost Friduy night, where he was awaiting trial, under very peculinr circumntances. Lundy with a large crowd of fellow prisoners waa confined in an inclosuro, the basement of a building in Seattle, around whioh guards were stationed to prevent the prisoners from getting out of durance vile. Representatives of the ring and frienda of Lundy engaged the attention of the keepera Friday evening for a few minutea during which time a board was removed and Lundy with another prisoner made thoir escape. The former repaired to a room noar by and his absence was not discovered until Saturday noon. The previous evening a large dry goods box was taken to Lundy's room and tho smuggler wus carefully concealed in it. The box hnd n lid which could be opened from the inside by Lundy, and early on Saturday morning the box was tnken down to the stenmer Olympiun und billed through to Viotoria as freight. At Victoria he stepped ashore and saluted Travelling Customs Inspector Loftus nnd tendered hia regards to the officers in Port Townsend. It hi learned that Lundy is backed by a poworful ring in Victoria who were anxious for his release. The escape iB the most daring, probably that was ever attempted and successfully carried out on Puget Sound. He was arrested during the latter part of lust December on the sloop Emerald in Port Discovery Bay by the officers of the revenue cuttor Oliver Wolcott whilo bringing over a lond of Chinese and opium from Victoria.âVic. Colonist. Anothor case of "didn't know it was loaded" has furnished an item for the newspaper. Mra. West a woman living in the old town noticed one of her children playing with a gun cartridge on Friduy morning, and with a desire to find out whether it was loaded or not, Bhe took it from the boy and placed it on the stove. Vory Boon the cartridge exploded, the contents taking off two of Mrs. West's fingers at the first joint, and nearly severing n third. The result bus doubt less convinced the unfortui.nto woman of the dangerous nature of the innocent looking shell.âKamloops Sentinel. A Strangle SI ory. Mr. Abraham Aââ, u tarmer, living near Victorin, is making arrangements to enter the ministry. This determination on tho part of Mr. A. is n great surprise to his mnny friends, but there is a very queer story m connection with it. Last Friday he started for Sooke, nnd when ubout half way he snw a cloud shaped like a balloon, and oooupied apparently by a woman, arise from a meadow and come towards him. When about 200 yards distant and about 100 feet in the air, the balloon suddenly dissolved and left the woman, with long, floating hair, standing alone. She had one hand outstretched toward Mr. A., as if beckoning him. Mr. A. was greatly frightened, and still more so when the ghost-like soene suddenly changed ugain, und in pluce of tho woman stood a horse with a pair of saddle-bags, and by his side a man with long hair and a black stove-pipe hat on his head. He was dressed in clerical garb, and Mr. A, at once recognized him as the exact counterpart of his uncle, who lives in Oregon. The apparition also turned for a moment toward the man, then regarding him gravely it beckoned once, und mounting the horse galloped slowly away. Mr. A. did not proceed any further, but returned home at once, A few days after his arrival he received the following latter from Oregon: "Your Uncle John waa callod home yesterday. He was' taken ill in prayer- meeting the night previous, and only lived a short time. His dying request was that you should become a minister of the Gospel and take up the work where he left off." Mr. A. says that everything he communicated to the Standard's representative is true, that he wub neither drunk nor sleepy, and that he regarded the apparition as a sign from Heaven. âStaiidard. . . , Church music. Rev, Dr. Hamilton, of Belfast, delivered a sermon recently on "Our Church Music, its Present Condition, and How to Improve it." As the subject is one of almost universal interest, we quote a few of tho observations of the speaker us published in a Belfast paper to hand:â"Coming specially to the sbject of praise, he asked his audi- ence to notice the great prominence thnt wns given to it in the Bible. One entire book of the Bible wns a book of praise. They had no book of prayer in the Bible, but they had u book containing 166 inspired songs of praise. This gave them some indication of tho importance which God nttnehed to the service of song in His house. ', Moreover, when they come to the times of the Temple, they could not read the Bible without noticing the prominent place that was given to praise.* In the New Testament they would remember the simple line in which they were told that the disciples, when they had sung u hymn went out into tho Mount of Olives. After referring also to the description of the praise iu lieu- von, us givon in Revelations, he pointed out that praise and prayer were of equal importance in the worship of God. Praise as well ns prayer was an approach to God. In both they wero celebrating the providence of God and talking to God, and if they felt lhat irreverence in prayer was a grievous sin of which they would not be guilty, how did it come that' irreverence in praise never struck them as a thing quite out of placet Singing in publio worship was often thrown iu apparently us a means of filling up a gap. Men forgot that, from the precentor down to tho humblest child whose voice blended in the offering, all were praising God. When they oomo to make an offering to God they should give him tho vory best they could. That wus taught in the Reformation of the 16th century, and the Reformers made it one of their first tasks to provide the best materials for the service of praise. Tho reverend gentleman then alluded to the trouble taken by young men and ladies to cultivate their voices and acquire sufficient knowledge to enable them to sing secular music, and expressed regret that they did not take equal pains to improve their singing of praiae, and pointing out that it was n duty they owed their God. Finally, ho reminded them thnt, however admirable their music might be, if it did nut proceed from tho heart it would not be ucoeptablo unto God." VICTORIA NEWS, Special to the Columbian. E. C. Baker, M.P., returned from Ottawa lust night. In the Speedy Trinls court to-day, before Chief Justice Begbie, Mrs. Caroline Hunt, on charge of entioing a young girl tp n houae cf ill-fame, waB acquitted. The Courier's Oomox correspondent furnishes the following particulars of the miners strike: "Half u dozen Chinese were sent down the shafts to run the boxes on the roads. The white miners objected to Chinamen being employed in the mines and came out of the pits, refusing to go down again until the Chinese were withdrawn from the underground works. The mannger refused to withdraw the Ohinamen and the matter stands ut n deadlook. The men are very quiet." â¦ â Â» _. The big gas well at Kingsvillo Ont., still continues to be s great attraction. Ou Snturdny evening it wns fired. The flames extended upwnrda of 75 feet, only one-third the force being used. The roar could be heurd ten miles nway. . Â«. . Rev. O. A. Edwnrds, late pastor of the Methodist church nt Binscnrth, has fallen heir to $1,000,000 by the denth of an uncle in England. Tho Alliston Herald printing oflice haa been burned down. Lois $3,000, insurance (2,100. LOCAL PARLIAMENT Victoria, Feb. 22.âTho house met at 2 p. in., nnd prayers were rend by the Ven. Archdeacon Scriven. Ool. Bnker prosontod n potition from Mr. McKuy respecting n wagon roud in tlio Kootenny district. Tlio petition of the National Electric Tramway Company for u private bill wus received. The private bills und standing orders committee reported the bill of the Canndinn Western Central Ruilwuy Company. Mr. Higgins introduced nn act to prevent the indisctiminute sale or use of poisons. Mr. Higgins moved, seconded by Mr. Mason, a resolution for a return of all the correspondence with respect to the calling of the Oriental steamships at the ports of Victoria and Esquimau in accordance with the request contained in the resolution of the house on March 8th, 1887. The resolution was passed. The minister of finance moved that the house should take into consideration the speech of his honor the lieut. - governor on Monday next. Mr. Beaven asked why the public accounts had not been laid before the house? The finance minister: For tho same reason that other returns have been delayed; the press of businesa at the printing office. Mr. Semlin moved, seconded by Mr. Humphreys, that a select committee, composed of Messrs. Beaven, Baker, Cowan, Higgins. nd the mover should be appointed with power to send for persons, papers and records, and report to the house upon all matters connected with the artesian well boring experiments, together with any conclusion that may be arrived ut hb to tho work done, the implements used, etc. The resolution wns carried, Mr, Humphreys asked the provincial secretary if it is the intention of the government to construct one or moro school-houses in the Oomox settlement this year? The provincial secretary: "No, all the upplicntions made havo been granted." Mr. Orr asked what steps had been takon and with what rosult to recover the sum of $250,000 from the Canadian Pacific Railway Oompany forfeited by it for the non-fulfillment of its contract with the government of British Columbia in respect to the extension of the railwny to Conl Hnrbor and English Bay nnd whether it is the intention to prosecute the suit, The uttorney-genernl answered that judgment wns reserved in the matter as yet. The attorney-general moved the second reading of the bill for the re- registration of voters. After some discussion the bill was read a second time. The houso went into committee with Mr. Cowan iu tho chnir on the medi- oine nnd surgery bill. The committee rose und reportod the- bill complete with amendments. The report is to be considered on Monday. Mr. Beaven moved the second reading of the magistrate's bill. The bill was read a second time nnd the house went into committee, with Mr. Ladner in the chnir. The committe rose nnd reported the bill complete without amendment. The report is to be considered on Tuesday. Mr. Tolmie mured the second rending of the bill respecting trespass on enclosed land. Mr. Humphreys moved to refer the bill to a special committee for amendment. Mr. Nason seconded the motion, which was carried. The house adjourned till Monday at 2 p. m. The finance minister gives notice of a motion that the public accounts presented ou the 5th inst. be referred to the select standing committee on public nccounts. OTTAWA NOTES. Ottawa, Feb. 23.âSeveral members of the cabinet hnve been invited to attend tbe first annual bnnquet of the Vancouver board of trade. The resolution adopted at the mass meeting of tho Orangemen here last night continues tc be the leading topic of conversation. Mr. Barron, M. P., despite the protests from liberal fellow members will bring up the Jesuits compensation question in the houie in the hope of ombarrnsing the government. He represents un Orange constituency. Mr. Bnrnnrd, M. I',, is lnid up wi h n sore foot. It is nothing serious. A bill to do uwuy with the present expensive system of inspection of timber snd lumber will bc introduced on Mondny. Tho Dominion will be divided into districts, ench to have ono chief inspector and as many inspectors nr cullers aB the district may require. Also aboard of examiners will be appointed. All the present officials ure eligible for re-appointment. The chief inspector will be paid a salary and the others by fees. Sir Richard Cartwright last night announced that an important resolution is to be proposed in the house of commons on Tuesday, It concerns the trade relation with the United States. He will arraign the government on its United States trade policy nud their failure to take advantage of the favorable opportunities for a reciprocal trade treaty with that country, and the discordant feeling provoked between the two countries in consequence. Tho first serious storm in the Rockies this winter ocourred Wednesday night. A snowstorm accompanied by a blizzard set in, and the C, P. R, had no little difficulty in keeping its read open. The westbound passenger arrived at Donald 3 hours late on Thursday, and the eaatbound express was held at Field sevornl hours Thursday night.âTruth. â¦ m . , The infant son of Mr. Allen, Division street Kingston, fell, head foremost, into a pail of scalding water on the floor snd died in great agony one hour af forwards. SCIENTIFIC MISCELLANY. Mr. G. J. Smyons, the British meteorologist, has expressed tho belief that fogs are increasingânot only in London but generally. In tho German weather reports since 187G Dr. Less has found 28 cases of snowfall at temperatures between 41 Â° and 53 Â° F. Thunder accompanied 11 cases. Shells found in lower levels of the caves at Dordogne, Franoe, indicate tliat the Neanderthal man made common use of the oyster, whioh is thus proven to be the oldest domesticated delicacy known to man. A Parisian circus presents the spectacle of a fortified harbor, in which a naval engagement takes place. The miniature vessels are manoeuvred and the guns fired from behind the scenes by means of electrical apparatus. The world now has 101 geographical Societies and 130 geographical periodicals. France and her colonies have 29 of the societies, with 19,800 members; Germany has 22 societies, and 9200 members; and Great Britain and her colonies have 9 societies, and 5600 members. The plate rolling mill at the St. Jaques works, of Ohatillon-Oommen- try, has cylinders 3.28 feet in diameter and 19 feet long, with a total weight of 05,000 pounds each. They are soon to be made capable of rolling fagots 5 feet thick, and ingots weighing more than 110,000 pounds, It is expected that an expedition of hardy Norwegians will start for the North Pole in 1890, by way of Franz Josef's Land. Dr. Nansen, the bold explorer who crossed Greenland's ice-fields last summer, will probably be offered the leadership. The long snow-shoes so effectively used in Greenland will doubtless constitute an important part of the equipment. An interesting fact is that one of the greatest problems now perplexing scientific menâthe production of heatless lightâhas been already solved by nature. The light from a luminous beetleâsufficient for read ing a newspaperâis shown by the spectroscope to be all of one kind, and just the kind for seeing, while the thermopile finds no evidence of heat. Yet in all our artificial lights vast quantities of fuel are wasted for useless heat. Avian Ventriloquism. â A Oanadian ornithologist Mr. E, E, Thompson, attributes considerable ventriloquial powers to some birds. When surprised in the act of singing these feathered ventriloquists become silent for a few moments, and then give forth a faint song, that seems to come from far away though the singer may be only a few feet distant. This ourious deception is especially noticeable in sparrows, but has been observed also in thrushes and robins, A Russian Fibre.âA new textile has been discovered on the shores of the Caspian by M. O. Blaken- bourg. The plant is known to the natives as "knaff," and grows to a height of ten feet, with a diameter of about a tenth of an inch, By careful cultivation and preparation, a textile matter that is suited for most ordinary purposes, and would be particularly desirable for sacks, tarpaulin, ropes, etc, is obtained. It is lighter, cheaper and much stronger than hemp. It is soft, elastio and silky, and the finer stuffs made from it can be bleached chemically and dyed any shade of color. Size op Tornadoes.âProf. J. P. Finley, gives the width of the path of destruction in tornadoes, as determined from the records of 88 years, at from 10 to 10,560 feet, the average being 1369 feet. The length of the tornado-traok varies from 300 yards to about 200 miles, the average being 24.79 miles. The velocity of progression of the tornado-cloud varies from 7 to 100 miles an hour, the average boing 44.11 miles. These extremes may often occur in different portions of the track of a single tornado. The shortest time occupied by the tornado-cloud in passing agivenpoint variesfrom "an instant" to about twenty minutes, the average being 74 seconds. The Blown-Up Mountain.âTbe great earthquake at Ban-dai-sun, Japan, was undoubtedly produced by the sudden explosion of superheated pent-up steam, either alone or in conjunction with volatile gases. A late visitor to the spot, Mr. V. Hnrloy, describes the changes presented as truly awe inspiring. The whole side of a mountain three miles in circumference had been completely blown away, and hurled, as if it had boen the mere outside of a liouse, into the valley below, completely burying beneath it four villages and their surrounding farms, along with all their inhabitants. So stupendous was the force of the explosion that the mere wind-shook knocked down like nine-pins the whole of the trees growing on the opposite mountain-side. A small lake has been formed over once cultivated lands by the damming of the river in the valley, GOOD HOME REMEDIES. Various Uses to Which Turpentine Can Bo Put in the Household. Every household medicine closet should contain a bottle of spirits of turpentine, to boused not only as medicine, but fora variety of other purposes, writes Mnria Parlon in tho Housewife. Here are some of the uses to which it can be put: Old furniture that has a dull, greusy look should be rubbed with turpentine nnd then polished with any good polish. The improvement in its appearance will well renay you for the trouble. Whito spots on furnituro can be removed by wetting a piece of flannel with turpentine and then rubbing tho spot hard. It may require several applications of turpentine and considerable pntience and strength for tho rubbing for somo obstinnte plnces, but tho worst spot will yield in time. If tho whito spot was caused by the spilling of an alcoholic substance, it will be easy to efface it; but heat and some other agents make marks which are more difficult to obliterate. Grease ou clothing can be removed by wet* ting a piece of flannel with turpentine and rubbing vigorously. Perhaps it will require several applications of the spirits. Btill, the reward will come lu the end. Benzine, chloroform and ether all are good for this purposo, but turpentine, although it is likely to show an enlarged ring on a delicate fabric, docs not change the colors, ns alcohol and ether sometimes dc, and IB perfectly safe for even inexperienced people to use. For nnorso fabrics, like men's clothes, It will be found particularly valuable, lt will take out wheel grease and other kinds of spots quickly and without dnmaging the cloth. For medicinal purposes turpentine msy bc employed in many waye. For pain in the stomach, bowels, kidneys or bladder, dip a large piece of flannel in hot water, and after wringing it saturate it with turpentine. Lay this cloth on the seat of pain and cover with another piece of flannel or a towel. If the patient be in great pain, at the end of twenty minutes or half an hour wring the flannel from hot water and saturate it with turpentine. It is a rare thing that moro than the second application has to be mado. In severe oases it is better to apply tho turpentine with lard rather than hot water. Mix tho turpentine in the proportion of a tiililespoonful to an equal quantity of lard and spread on the flannel. This preparation can be kept ou for houra without disturbing the patient, wherens thnt mnde with hot water will, as a rulo, havo to bo removed in half an hour or loss time. Where bloating of tho bowels occurs from the nccumulntion ot gas, ten drops of turpentine on a lump of sugar or a teaspoonful of gvanuluted sugur, takon internallyâ throe doses iu twelve hoursâwill afford relief. In severe cases the dose is of ten aa large ns a teaspoonful; but this should bc only by a physician's advice. In bloating of the bowels in dysentery, half a teaspoonful of turpentine iu a dose of oastor-oil will relieve the patient. PATIENCE SORELY TRIED. The Thirsty Clergyman, ths Spigot and the Barrel of Al*. An amusing Btory is told by the New York Times of an up-town preacher, whose church ls the center of one of tho most important parishes in Harlem. It has been the doctor's habit for many years to tuko a light supper of some crackers, cheese nnd a glassof new ale before retiring, and he wub always provident enough to keep u birl f-barrel of the beverage in his cellar. His wife informed him one afternoon that sn aunt of hers, who enjoyed ale even mere than the olergyman did, wns on hor way to the city and would arrive nt the parsonage the following afternoon. "Then, my dear," observed the good man, "we must get some freih ale." The barrel arrived the same afternoon and was carefully stored away in the cellar until the morrow, when the doctor intended to put a spigot in it and have It all ready forthe expected aunt. Upon looking ovor his dinryln the morning the clergyman snw thut he hnd a wedding to attend at 10:30 o'clock, so ho dressed himself faultlessly, and was about going out, when his wife suggested that he hnd best fix the olo Snatching up a mallet and a wooden spigot the doctor shot down-stairs and his wife went leisurely to the upper part of the house. Ten minutes elapsed and then fifteen, when the clergyman's wife began to wonder if her husband had gone without bidding her adieu. Bhe looked at the hat-rack down-stairs und there were his hat and overcoat. Descending, the anxious wife arrived at the foot of the cellar stairs, where a scene baffling adequate description confronted her. The dignified clergyman was seated on the ground with one hand closed tightly about the end of a broken spigot and the other wringing the new ale out ot his whiskers. It was pretty cool in the cellar and the drenched minister was shivering. Looking at his wife appeulingly, he said: " F-For Heaven's sake, Martha, g-g-get meab-bung." i Almost overcome by her laughter, his wifo found a bung aud handed It to her unfortunate husband. He grasped it as a disheartened swimmer is said to grab at n solitary straw, nnd placing ic ovor the broken spigot, gave It a rap with the mallet, intending to drive both into the bole aud thus stop the leak. But ha struck too hard. Tho spigot went clear in, and so did the bung, but tbe latter ln Its passage split tho staves, and, with the rush of a small cloudburst, tho ale flew all over the clergyman mid wetted him to tho skin. An escape wns mado from the cellar. When a dry part of the house was reaohed the clergyman turned to his wife and remarked; rf, " Martha, darn that ale I" *Â«*J| Ths Bluet aod Melancholy. Cheerfulness and oceupstion aro closely allied. Idle men-are rarely happy, Bow should they bel The brain and the muscles were made for action, and neither can be healthy without vigorous exercise. Into the lazy brain crawl apider-like f anoics, fill- ing it with cobwebs that shut out the light and make it a fit abode for "loathed melan- oboly." Invite the stout handmaiden, brisk (ind busy Thought, into the intellectual chambers, and she will soon brush away such unwholesome tenants. Blessed bo osori, whether it be of tbe head or the hand, or botb. It demolishes Chimera as effectually ns Bellerophon, backed by tho goddess of Wisdom, disposed ot the original monster of that name, A Grain of Wheat. A German expert reckons that if a single grain of wheat produces fifty grains, and thnt these fifty each produce fifty grains more, and so on, there will be in tho second year 3,600 grains; in tho third year, 185,000 grains; In the sixth year, 15,625,000 grains; in the twelfth year, SM,140,625,000,000 grains. The third year's crop would give 300 men one meal, leaving enough bran to feed eight plga for one day. The produce of the single grain in the twelfth year would suffice to supply all the inhabitants ot tbo wrtt if Ith food dutipt Unit Â§ IS we ,c. aws. linK* Itch, 0118 Irind 'poses; ent of â¢IG re. eason, we IE. iths and ocks in the ill convince t beforo the r than have â¢ the year. GOOD. ith interest. O. MINSTER. II -ER. L! its, TRAYS, ries. rs, jfeets, lewels* INED WORK. MG ; Weekly British Columbian Wednesday Morning, Feb. W. IDS". A school that teaches a boy how to earn a livelihood serves the state better than u school that teaches him Greek roots.âEx. Germany says that her only desire is to preserve order in Samoa. But there seems to be very little order thero to preserve.,âEx. Food for thought. Nine divorces granted last year in Oanada, but over twenty-five thousand in the United States.^âEmpire. The electric cars at San Jose, Oal., are declared to be a failure, and the people call for horses so that regular trips can be made. A bill has been introduced in the Kansas legislature appropriating money for drilling four deep holes in the ground "to see wbat can be found." The saleslady and tbe cash-gentleman are familiar, but an English contemporary out-runs them with the headline. "A Lady Thief's Strange Career." Queen Victoria's visit to Biarritz early next month, says an exchange, will be a private one, the Queen travelling under the title of the Countess of Balmoral. Wonderful feminine prescience: Ethel (entering parlor)â0, Aggie, so glad to see you. (Thoy kiss.) Why, you are engaged I Aggie-â How do you know 1 EthelâI can tell by the way you kiss.âTown Topics. A newspaper man has been turning over the files of the Pekin Gazette. He finds that it has been published continuously for 800 years. There is getting to be a suspicion around Pekin that the Gazelle has "come to stay." General Boulanger's idea is a ten years' term for the French presidency âwith himself in the ohair, of course. It bears an ominous resemblance to the second proposal of Louis Napoleon, who was emperor before the term was up,âEx. The White Caps have got after a St. Louis coal dealer, and are sending him warnings written in blood. The White Caps are real reformers, after all.âEx. Doing that sort of thing in British Columbia means the penitentiary for a season. El Paso, Mexico, must have some very public spirited ladies. An item which appeared in a recent number of one the papers there reads: The fashionable ladies who engineered the last ball fight netted $281.53; which they will devote to the town clock fund. Thenewspapers generallyappearto have undertaken to reconstruct the spelling of the name borne by tho member for Cariboo. They call him Mr, Bernard, As he is a son of Mr. Barnard, the former M. P. for Yale, B.C., probably he takes his father's name.âEmpire. It is proposed to erect on the top of the Eiffel Tower, in Paris, a wonderful orchestra consisting of gigantic ./Eolian harps, trumpets and tom-toms, which will be operated by the wind, which attains considerable velocity at that extraordinary altitudeâ1,000 feet. It is stated that Canon Farrar has prepared some "Further talks on eternal punishment," which are soon to be published. It will be remembered that when he first published his views upon this subject, they caused a considerable shock amongst the orthodox believers. A well recently bored for gas at Pittsburg delivers fresh water, Bait water,andgas at the sametinie. Thero are two casings, ono within the other; the outer one, 100 ft. down, taps a fresh water stratum, while the inner pipe reaches the salt water and gas at 200 feet down, Carlyle once likened the smaller professional politician to "the dog that was drowned last summer, and that floats up and down the Thames with ebb and flood, You get to know him by sight, with a painful oppression of nose. Daily you see him, and daily the odor of him is getting more intolerable." Rascally postmasters: Smithâ Confound the lazy postmasters! JonesâWhat's the matter with the postmasters now 1 SmithâMy wife sent a letter to Vancouver three weeks ago, and it hasn't reached its destination ten miles away, Jones âThere's the letter sticking out of your breast pocket now. It will probably reach its destination if you will put it in the post-office. Sir William Conrad Reeves, ohief justice of Barbados, recently knighted by the Queen, is a colored man. His mother was a full-blooded negress. His father was a Scotch planter. He has served as solicitor and attorney-general of the oolony, and resigned the last because of a disagreement with Governor Sir John Hennessy on West Indian federation. He has served for six years as ohief justice. An American who recently heard Bismarck deliver a speech in the German Reichstag says : "The old Chancellor stands without a stoop. His broad shoulders are vory square. His head is thrown back upon them, His tine eyes (his eyes, very largo and piercing, are what one first remarks on seeing Bismarck) glare out from under the shaggy brows as the Chancellor facest his bitterest enemy in German politics." Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain, wife of the right honorable English gentleman of parliament and daughter of the secretary of war in Mr. Cleveland's cabinet, is first on the list of Americans to be present at the Oourt of St. James at the Queen's levee to be held the latter part of this month. Of one thing she may be sure, and that is her picture in her "presentation robes" in the London illustrated journals. â Graphic. If the noxt time a preacher rises up in his pulpit and begins to homilize on Robert Elsmere, or Emma Abbott, or the tariff, or prohibition, the entire congregation should rise up and yell "Rats!" they would no doubt be hold guilty of disturbing publio worship ; but wo Bhould be bound to commend them to the mercy of the court on the ground that if they had greatly sinned they had been greatly tempted.âA*. Y. Tribuns. The Mexicans, says a traveller, have a very queer way of burying the dead. The corpse is tightly wrapped in century plant matting, and placed in a coflin rented for about 25 cents. One or two natives, as the case may be, place the coffin on their heads and go in a trot to the grave, where the body is interred, and the coffin is then returned. Tho wealthy class use the street cars as hearses, and the friends follow beside the car on foot. When the would-be imitators of the Princo of Wales nnd others of the royal family ask outfitters from whom they buy thoir supplies what is what, they are invariably misdirected, so that many a London swell sports a color or an effect with the boast that it is the same thing as the future king of England affects, when, in fact, he wouldn't have it at any price. This fact accounts for the many bad fads that have been accredited to tha princo, A prominent citizen in Kimberly, Soutli Africa, writes the St. Jmnes Gazelle: "The Transvaal gold mines are a tremendous success. In the last three months the market has been perfectly wild. Shares bought at Â£1 each a year ago are now changing hands rapidly at Â£50. A friend of mine made Â£12,000 lust week. A saleswoman in one of the drapery stores here invested Â£200 in gold sharesâher savings during ten yearsâand sho is to-day worth Â£10,000, they being sold out." According to a fashion paper, the new wrinkle in wedding tours is the "Secret Honeymoon." Neither bride nor groom knows before the ceremony where they are to pass the first delightful month of marriage, as the best man arranges the programme according to his views, and gives it to the groom as he enters the carriage. Then the happy pair, as the carriage whirls off, tear open tho envelope, and for the first time learn their destination, route, etc. There is said to bo a fascinating uncertainty about this new plan, An imperial firman has, it is reported, been granted for the construction of a line of tramways in Damascus. Nor is this concession to western civilization the only sign that the far-famed city of Damascus is on the high road to becoming modernized. Gas also is to be introduced into the city, and the inhabitants are eagerly awaiting the prom ised innovations, whioh will, thoy believe, not only ndd to their own comfort, but will materially increase the valuo of property within the city boundaries. The latest estimate of the population of Damascus places it at 150,000. A polite burglar has made his appearance in ono of the small towns surrounding Boston. After removing all the portable artioles of value from tho residences in which he plied his trade, he proved himself a perfect gentleman by leaving in each case the following unique note: "I regret to say that tho high cost of living and my failure to receive certain sums which I had confidently expeoted, have put me under the painful necessity of permanently removing your silver ware. With all due apology and wishing you the compliments of the season, I am respectfully yours," Mr. Spurgeon, the well-known London preacher, has a beautiful residence at Beaulah, Upper Norwood, with extensive grounds and handsome conservatories. A silver casket from the Queen is one of the most preoious household gods, His correspondence averages 500 letters a day, and he employs three secretaries to answer the communications the world, The enormous revenues of the metropolian tabernacle are entirely devoted to the various philanthropic movements in which the reverend gentleman is interested, as the ample income derived from his books and sermons is moro than sufficient for his utmost needs, Sir James Scarlett, when practising at the bar, one day had to examine a witness whose evidence promised to be damaging unless he could be previously confused. The only vulnerable point of the man was said to be self-esteem. Tbe witness, a portly, over-dressed person, went into the box, and Scarlett took him in hand. "Mr. John Tompkins, I believe 1" "Yes." "You are a stock broker!" "I ham." Scarlett regarded him attentively for a few moments and then said, "And a very fine and well-dressed ham you are sir." The shout of laughter whioh followed completely disconcerted Mr. Tompkins and the lawyer's point was gained.â Argonaut. We are compelled to apologize to our subscribers for the typographical appearance of the present issue. Owing to the snow blockade a keg of ink which we ordered weeks ago failed to reach us, and rather than miss an issue we compounded a substitute. We don't Beem to have hit the right proportions, or else molasses and lamp-black are not the proper substitutes. As it will be impossible for subscribers to make out any of the reading matter, we will solace them with the statement that there is little or nothing worth reading. We hadn't much time to give to the paper last week, and it isjustaswell that we hadn't. It would have been time thrown away. Arizona Kicker. In a school district in London there were many parents who reported no children in their families. In order to find just how many children were thus being kept from school, the school authorities got two monkeys, dressed them gayly, put them in a waggon in which was a brass band, and started through the district. At once crowsds of children appeared and followed the waggon, whicli drove to a neighboring park, when the school officers went among tho children distributing candies and getting their names and addresses. They thus found that over sixty parents kept their children from school; and as a result of the monkeys, the brass band and the candy about 200 little boys and girls have been set at study. The appearance of the latest English dictionary (reprint), absolutely unabridged, and bound in cloth, at the low price of Â§1.75 a copy, lets a flood of light on modern publishing methods. It would seem impossible to get out the book so cheaply, with its vast contents, its Greek nnd Latin roots, and all its complicated arrangements of type. But it was not set up at all. It wassimp]yphoto-lithographed;photo- graphs were taken of the separate pages and these next were made into electrotype plates to be printed on cheap paper and bound together. Of course the original cost was the mere trouble of printing the book. In this way tho standard works of science und fiction are now turned out at a cost that makes a good library within the reaoh of everyone. No fewer than 46 Icelanders were married in Winnipeg last year, or 13 per cent, of the total number of persons who assumed the yoke matrimonial, says an exchange, The clergyman who performed the grent- est number of marriages, Rev, Mr. Bjarson, is an Icelander. The facts show either that the Icelanders are a numerous population in and around tho capital of Manitoba, or are exceptionally enterprising in matrimonial adventures. Many of the marriages are between Icelanders and English people, and the readiness with wliich such unions take place suggests that these sturdy Norse settlers, despite the strong national traits their interesting history and surroundings have induced amongst them, are likely to be Bpeedily assimilated by the Canadians. It is said that Queen Victoria is very fond of fresh air, that she is in the habit of sleeping with open windows even in the dead of winter, and that during the daytime her apartments at Windsor Castle are so cold that her attendants and visitors are almost frozen, The Empress Maria Theresa of Austria was more peculiar in this respect. Her apartments were very rarely heated. She exposed herself to draughts without falling a victim to rheumatism. Her writing table, even in winter, was close to the open window, and the falling snow often drifted into the apartment and fell on the paper on whioh she wrote, It frequently happened that the hands of the hairdresser woro partly frozen while attending to her Majesty's coiffure, and that the ladies surrounding her august person whioh come to him from all parts of I literally trembled with cold, Under the heading "Terrible Figures," an American paper gives the following: Nine hundred millions for whiskey ! Do we comprehend the vastness of this sum? I will attempt to exhibit it. When Vanderbilt tliotl ho left, it is said $200,000,000. But this, nation's liquor billâuseless antl devilishâis more than four-fold greater in a single year, than was the wealth of the richest man on the continent. In standard silver dollars piled up on top of ono another, Vandorbilt's wealth would reach a height of 355 miles. Multiply this by four and a half and you have the dizzy height to which you must pile up the dollars of the liquor bill. The lofty column, a mad nation's monument to vice and crime, would Btretch away from the earth into the sky 1,600 miles! Is not this a sin that "reaches unto heaven 1" And if peristed in, will not a just God avenge thfs colossal iniquity speedily 1 The following is given by a cotemporary journal as "fifteen great mistakes": It is a great mistake to set up our own standard of right and wrong, and judge people accordingly. It is a grent mistake to measure the enjoyment of others by our own; to expect uniformity of opinion in this world; to look for judgment and experience in youth; to endeavor to mold all dispostions alike; not to yield to immaterial trifles; to look for perfection in our own actions; to worry ourselves and others with that which cannot be remedied; not to alleviate all that needs alleviation, as far as lies in our power; not to make allowances for the infirmities of others; to consider everything impossible whicli we cannot perform; to believe only what our finite minds can grasp; to expect to be ablo to understand everything. But the greatest of all mistakes is to livo only for time, when any moment may launch us into eternity. Several years ago an artist of Dresden persuaded a locksmith there to givo up bis trade and become an artists' model. It was a gootl thing for the locksmith, who is now tho famous "muscle man of Dresden," whoso magnificently developed body makes him probably tho most renowned model in the world. In order to preserve for futuro artists an exact duplicnto of his extraordinary figure the director of the Royal Saxon Povzellanfabrik at Meissen recently invited him there that a cast from lifo might be taken of the upper part of his body, It is said that "his muscular development is so completo and detailed that even the least and slightest cord of every muscle stands forth prominently, and his whole body looks as if it were woven together or plaited like basket work. His muscles have such a hardness tint they feel to the touch as if they were carved in wood." Mr. W. B. Thomas, the first basso of the Fisk Jubilee Singers, tells the following incident, according to the Detroit Free Press, which occurred when the Jubilee Singers were playing in London: "It was at tho time Mr. Moody was preaching there, and he asked us to come and sing for him. According to instruction we were to enter at the rear door of the tabernacle, climb the back stairs and occupy a rear gallery, where we would not be seen by the congregation. There was an immense audience, over 7,000 persons being present. Mr. Moody preached his sermon, and at the closo said to the people: "Wo will now bow our heads a few moments in silent prayer.' That was our time, Wo softly sang, 'Steal Away to Jesus,' and everybody except Mr. Moody was astonished. They lookod at the choir, but the choir was as much surprised as themselves. They could see no one on the platform but Mr. nnd Mrs. Sankoy, und they were not singing. No words can described the effect it had on them, many actually belioving it was tho singing of angels. We had sung in Franco, Germany, Austria and in Scotland, and before seven of the crowned heads of Europe, but had never created such a sensation as we did then, and," concluded Mr. Thomns, good humoredly, "wo have never been taken for angels since." GREAT SLAUGHTEI STOVES! STOVE / E. S. SCOULLAR & C > TTAVE MADE SWEEPING REDUCTIONS IN' ** line to meet the different arrangements now ii and now offer the largest stock of HEATING and CO' STOVES and RANGES ever imported into the Provir, AT PRICES THAT WILL ASTONISH TH THAT WISH TO BUY. j We sell three carloads of Stoves to one sold by any' B. C, which speaks for itself. Intending buyers will * their interests by giving us a call. No trouble to sl},j goods or quote prices. E. S. SCOULLAR & CO. Water St., VANCOUVER. Colnmbla St., WESTIHli dwnolyl I V ,1 1, a i H. T. READ & CI (Masonic Block, Columbia Street.) THE LEADING HARDWARE MERCH IN NEW WESTMINSTER. GENERAL HARDWARE, PAINTS AND OILS. Largest Stock of CROSS-CUT SAWS in the Â§ We keep the finest Stock of BUILDERS'i WARE in the province. ' SPECIAL ATTENTION IS CALLED TO OUR LAlL VARIED ASSORTMENT OF I1 PAINTERS' SUPPL "We have on hand a large stock of magnetic Oxide Fire-pro-tv warranted 02 per ct. puro oxide. So high a grade sold by no other house .â¢ j fiarDurlng the year that we have opened we have materially reduced t[ everything In our line, nnd hope by strict attention to business to recelv uancoof the public patronage. j1. ' The NEW WESTMINSTEI-I Foundry and Machine S Front St., New Westminster, B. C. ROBERT T.-A.'W, - â¢ <' i, I) The str. Rustler, arrived from Texada Island last evening and brought down a number of prospectors. The excitement is still unabatod and miners flock into tho El Dorado in the hope of striking it rich. About 130 mon are on the island nnd nre highly pleased with their prospects. Various tests have been mnde of rock taken from difficrcnt claims nnd fully testify to the richness of the quartz. It is confidently looked forward to by numerous experts Unit n very rioh camp will Boon bc established. Numerous offers nre reported to have boen mndo by capitalists for tho purchase of diHlcruut properties on lhc island, tho price being very high for several locations.â Courier . . , Frank Campbell exhibits o gooso ogg which would mnko a square meal for nn ordinnry man. The ogs woighs 12 ounces nud mensures 12 inohes nnd a half by 10 inches nnd a hnlf. The spheroidal body wns handed to Mr. Campbell by P. Domster of James Bay. â"Times, M.AJSrCTB'.A.aT'U'IKHIIlS Off i. I STEAM ENGINES, SAW MILL, FISH GA| AGRICULTURAL & ALL KINDS OF MACHINED _______ Â»â Brass and Iron Castings made to 0> REPAIRING DONE WITH NEATNESS AND DISPATGH. I P. 8. -All orders from tlie uppor country promptly attended to, dwnoimO BRITISH COLUMBIA I THOMAS ALLSOP, HENRY S. MASON, CUYLER A. HOLLAND, DIRECTORS. HEAD OFFICE, - 56 New Broad St. - LONDON, f Tho Businoss of ALLSOP & MASON has been merged in the abc and will be carried on by the Company from this date as a goneral Lan- and Insurance Agenoy. | MONEY TO LOAN on Mortgage at Low Rates. Town Lots Lands for Snlo on ossy terms, tj Victoria a Câ May 16th, 1887. â { Immense Sele of Boots end S' ETJBBEB GOODS, &ct, Commencing February 9th, 1889. ' â HAVING DECIDED TO RETIRE FROM THE BOOT & SHOE* I tlio undersigned will now place his entire stook on tho market at' prices! 110 reserve. Everything mUBt bo sold. ( | $0,000 worth of Boots, Shoes, Slippers, Rubbor Goods, Shoo KL ' An oarly inspection will convlnco tho publio that we mean busuu* under $50, enshj over $50, secured notos at 3 months with interest. * j 23. "V7-II**TT_31^TJT3 J^m tlwde81te SIGN OP THE : columbi; -â -B. New Gootf AT â¢)' i GRANT & MACLU dwtc NOW IS THE TIME TO SUBS} âFOR THKâ WEEKLY BRITISH COLUM I Weekly British Columbian Wednesday Morning. Fob. â¢Â«. mnn. LOCAL AND MAL NEWS. (From Daily Columbian, Feb. 20.) Gabriel Dumont will visit Winnipeg about March 15th. Good young Drivinst Horse and RUx for sale. Enquire st this office, dwtc At the polioe court this morning a common drunk was mulcted in Â§5. Two of the prizes in the Manitoba weekly Free Press drawing on Saturday went to British Oolumbia. The full control of the immigration sheds has been placed ih the hands of Mayor Hendry. A capital move. The deadlock in the "Vancouver city council still continues and there is no sign yet of getting down to business Jat. Riddel, a farmer near Carman Man., fell on a prong of a fork whioh pierced his right lung. He will probably die,. | , Henry. K. Emmerson, ministerialist was elected to the local house for Albert County N. B., defeating Duffy, conservative. J. R. Russel committed suicide Saturday morning at Brantford by shooting himself. He was a school teacher by profession. The city clerk has been instructed to cancel all wafer front leases unless the parties holding them comply striotly with their agreement. |) The plans for the new fire-hall on Royal Avenue have been prepared. The design is handsome and the building will be n credit to the city. The snagboat Samson leaves for the mouth of the river to-morrow morning. She has been thoroughly overhauled and is in good condition to undertake tbe senson's work. A meeting for the purpose of organizing a branch of tho British and Foreign Bible Sooiety was to have been held in the Methodist churoh at Kamloops Inst evening. Mr. J. 0. Smith intends opening a storo on Montreal Btreet at an early date. This will be the first business established above Agnes street, but it will not be the last by any means. The revival services which are boing continued in the Methodist churoh this week are meeting with encouarging success. The attendance is good and considerable religious interest is being aroused. All hope of a freeze-up for this winter has gone, and the indications are that the price of ice-cream next summer will be beyond the reach of anyone less wealthy than a real-estate ownor or a millionaire. Ackerman Bros, have applied to the counoil for 100 feet oftho water frontage at the foot of Ellis street. It is to be used for wharf room in connection with their new planing mill. The application will probably be granted. At a regular mooting of the Perry Creek Gold Mining Company, held Saturday afternoon, it was unanimously decided to vigorously prosecute the work on the shaft. In order to hasten development a couple of shifts will be put in the shafts.âColonist. The value of buildings, Btock, etc., on hand at the several Canadian penitentiaries on June 30, was ns follows: Kingston. $847,603; St. Vincent do Paul, $706,635; Dorchester, $105,821; Manitoba, $315,907; British Columbia, $290,395. Total, $2,566,451. Frionds of Oapt. Robinson state their belief that the story told by tho Ohinese of ill-trentment nnd non-payment of wages is untrue, and that it will be found tbat thoy made their escape from Moresby Island becauso they learned thnt they could make better wages elsewhere. The annual meeting of the Westminster branch of the British and Foreign Bible Socioty will be held in St. Andrew's churoh on Thursday evening next, nt 7:30 o'clock. Rev. Mr. McLeod, of Victorin, nnd othors, besides most of tho city ministers will bo present, and will addross the meeting. The council made a good move last night when it deoided to have the Streets nud sidewalks cleared of nil rubbish nnd unnecesanry obstructions. It is to be hoped the resolution on thu subject will bo striotly carried out, and not be allowod to sink into oblivion after a fow days of fearful and wondor- ful energy. Two young girls disnppenrod from tho oity yoBterany nnd the polico have bfeen notified by tho parents'. It is thought thnt thuy have gone to New Westminster, whore one of tho girl's mothor is in conlinemoni in the nsy- lnm. Tlio Westminster polico hnvo been notified, but as yet hnvo not found the runaways.â Newt-Advertiser The big accounts presented by the different lognl firms, which lit lirat oarried consternation into the heart of every tax-pnyer, hnvo beon pinned by the finance committee and ordered paid. There is nothing quite so expensive and unsatisfactory ns law, .md yet wo must have lots of it. Even mother-in-law, with all hor terrors, is -mild in comparison. Boundary Hny nml Fraser Cnnnl. At the counoil meeting Inst night a communication was received from the municipal couucil of Surroy, asking the Westminster board to endurso a resolution to tho Dominion government coiiceriiiin: the construction of the Boundnry Bay nnd Frasor rivet canal. The counoil heartily endorsed the project, nnd a suitable expression on the subjoct will be forwarded to Mr. D. Chisholm, M.P., at Ottawa. Tho board of trade nt its Inst meeting endorsed tbo Bcbome, and it is oertnih these iniluotioes will enny much weight and probably result in provision being mnile lor the carrying out of this important work. From Unto Inlet. . Mr. P. McTieman, Indian agent, arrived back from Bute Inlet yesterday nfternoon, to which plaoe he went on Thursday last in the steamer Vancouver to visit the Indians whom he had quarantined there and at Jarvis Inlet and had placed under the charge of a nurse. He was accompanied part of the way by Father Cherouse. He had a rough, disagreeable voyage, but ho found that the Indians had remained where he had placed them. He took with him a new outfit for each individual in the camp. These ho distributed after he had seen thom properly eloaned and their perishable effects burned. He then raised the quarantine. There were 37 Indians in all who passed safely through the soap and water ordeal.âNews. Tlie Sltunllnn at Comox. From some of the miners who came down from Comox on the steamer R. -Dunsmuir this afternoon, the following news of the strike at the Union mines was gleaned; All the white mon have left with the exoeption of a few married men und the Italians. Tho white men are determined not to eo to work with the Chinese, and Mr, Little, the superintendent Bays, if they do net they will not go to work at all. Between two hundred and three hundred Chinese iu all are employed in and around the mines, some are engaged in clearing land in the vioinity of the camp, others are at woik on the railroad. The Chinese had a slope entirely to themselves, but on some being put to work in another slope with the white men, the latter objected and as previously stated appealed to the superintendent, but without result,â Free Press. ladner's landing. Your regular correspondent must be busy making arrangements for his future happiness, and has not had time to keep you posted on the movements of this quiet village. We have been visited by the reformed infidel, and one or two more reformed somethings, who held forth to orowded houses nightly. The interest taken in their meetings nnd the forcible arguments used by them have already led to * great change here, aB on Friday night last, the regular dance club night, sufficient ladies could not be found to keep the dance going. A very superior troupe of amateurs visited ub from Mud Bay and played, in excollont style, the "Little Brown Jug," and tho company certainly deserved a better reception than they had, but probably the teachings of the "reformers" had its effect on this also, though some said the charge of half a dollar to see the "Brown Jug" and the fact thnt reformers can be heard free accounted for the difference in the attendances. The salvation army is about to pay ub a visitâmore power to them; they will havo a glorious time of it here. Several transfers of land are reported in different parts of this district and with the opening of spring a lot of new settlers are expected. The most of last year's crops haa moved off, and double the acreage will be put under cultivation this year, the mildness of the winter having permitted farmers to keep the plough going. Cannerymen expect a big season and are making preparations accordingly.â Com. City council. The city council mot at 8 o'clock last night for Che transaction of business. Present, Aldermen Curtis, Scoullar, Reid, McPhnden, Jnques, Cunningham, Townsend nnd Calbick, His Worship Mnyor Hendry in the chnir. OOMMPNIOAIIONS, From Thos, Kidd, reeve of Richmond, re reserve at the upper end of Lulu Island. Received and filed. From Ackerman Bros., nsking the council to grant them 100 feot of water frontage at the foot of Ellis street, for mill nnd wharf purposes. On motion tlie mutter was referred to the board of works to report on nt tho next meeting of the council. From H. T. Thrift, olerk of Surrey, enclosing following resolution passed nt Inst meeting of tho Surroy council: âWhereas tho construction of the Boundary Buy and Frasor River canal will afford tho farmers of the district of Survey nnd tho southern portion of the Delta, facilities for reaching within onsy distance n market for their produco. And whereas tlie construction of said cannl was one of the principal issues ut tho last Dominion election, tlie present mombor Mr. D. Chisholm, pledging himself to, if possible, secure the construction of this cnnal:âBe it resolved;âThat, the clerk correspond with D. Chisholm, M. P., and request him to exorcise his influence with tho goveruinent nt Ottawa jn an endeavor to havo a sum placed on tbe estimates for the current year for the purpose of constructing tho Boundary Bay and Fruser River canal; also that the N. W. board of trade and city council bo requested to co-operate with this counoil in tho matter. On motion the counoil endorsed the resolution. From Jas. Grimmer, asking permission to construct a C ft. x 0 ft. tank on tho upper part of Begbie street, Leavo granted; the tank to be built unilor tho supervision of the board of works, Bind tank to bo removed at pleasure of tho .council. From E. Mobun, O. E., enclosing n pamphlet on sewerage iu Vancouver, and advising tho city to adopt tlio principles tlici'oin. Laid nil the table. From Clellnml & Lewis, asking thnt their bills, re diphtheria patients, be placed before tbo council, The clerk wns instructed to reply that tho old council had dealt with this matter, and no further aotion could be taken by the present board. From the residents of St. Andrew's ward, asking for certain improvements on Fortescure street. Aid. Jaques thought that street debentures ought to be issued forthe improvement of Btreets. This plan had worked admirably in Vancouver, Aid. Townsend held the same views. Aid. Curtis thought the street work should remain in abeyance until the assessors had finished their work and it would then be known how much money there was to expend. Aid. Scoullar agreed with the last speaker. Aid. Jaques said thore would have to be thousands of dollars spent on street work this summer and unless work was commenced at once the year would go by and no work done. It waB either to be work or no work. The petition wub finally laid over till the report on street improvements, from the board of works was received. REPORTS. The finance committee reported the following accounts to be paid: W. N. Bole and Corbould, McColl & Jenns $1,500; Corbould & MoColl $228; E. A. Jenns $25; W. N. Bole $1,627. On motion the report was adopted. Aid. Reid introduced the plan for the new fire hall on Royal avenue, On motion the plan was adopted and the fire committee ordered to proceed with the work when permission to build waa given by the government. The council went into committee of the whole on the salaries by-law, which was read clause by clause. The committee rose, reported progress and asked leave to sit again, On motion the by-law was ordered to be read two weeks hence. Aid. Curtis reported that four assessors were at work and would finish ub rapidly as possible. On motion the mayor was given full control of the immigrant sheds. On motion the board of works was empowered to cause all wood, rubbish and other obstructions to be removed from the streets before the first of April. The city clerk reported that some lesees of water lots had refused to pay the rental in advance aB called for in the lease. He waB instructed to notify all parties in arrears to either pay or their leases would be cancelled. On motion the finance committee waa empowered to secure an overdraft of $3,000. The council then adjouned. Tenders for a steamboat service on the North Arm of Fraser river are called for in another column. B. C. Provincial Exposition Subscription Fund, For the purpose of raising a fund to contribute towards the patriotic and worthy object of making the next annual provincial fair, to bo held in this city, a grand and unprecedented success, the undersigned agree to contribute tho sums oppoalte their respective names (to be paid Into the association or to trustees competent to receive the same, on or before 6 months from the dato of the last provincial exhibition, and to bo applied to preparing exhibition grounds and buildings in the city, for increasing the amount offered in prizes, and for furthering the exhibition in other ways): The Columbian. $100 00 Sharpe & Fnlnc, Lulu Island 10 00 L P Eckstein 10 00 G D lirymner 10 00 It W Armstrong 10 00 F B Glover. 10 00 Walker 4 Shndwell 10 00 Claud Hamber. 10 00 Peter Grant 10 00 George Turner..... 10 00 W J Armstrong. 80 00 A J Hill 10 00 Capt A Grnnt 10 00 J H Mncilonell 10 OO W O Loye 10 00 P BUodeau 10 OO F a Strickland 26 00 Gilley Bros 20 00 8 H Webb 25 00 T Cunningham 80 00 Henderson Bros, Chilllwhack 10 00 A B Wintemute 10 00 Por Ex-Mayor Dickinson 212 85 Annie M Jinnies 10 00 Stewart â Onsh 25 00 Jas Cunningham 50 00 Grunt & Hagstrom 20 00 .1W Scxsmltli 80 00 Uov J H White II) 00 Nextl Wholesale City Market. Beet, per 100 lbs '. I 5 Pork " 8 Mutton " 8 Potatoes '* Cabbage Onions Wheat Oats Pens 1 1 1 1 Hay, per Ion 12 Butter (rolls) pertb... 0 OhooBO, " 0 Eggs, perdoz 0 Cordwood (retail) per curd 3 Apples, per box Hlues(gr'n) per 101) lbs 4 " (dry) " 5 Wool, per lb 509 050 IM)(,( 000 00(9 000 50 9 75 50@ 100 009 150 509 000 259 1 50 509 200 01) 9 15 00 289 085 119 0 15 819 10 009 100 80 9 125 00 9 6 00 OilÂ® 0 00 0 9 10 Meteorological lleporl for Wcclt Binding Feb, Klrd, 1889. MAX. HIN. 1IAIK. Sunday 30.0 '.'0.0 Monday 40.0 27.0 Tuesday 43.0 31.0 Wednesday <l).o ,UI) 0.48 Thursday 42.0 311.0 0.10 Friday 43.0 31.11 Saturday 89.0 33.0 0.40 Slight snow; rain; dourly. A. Perm:,Capt'n, Sho (as hor theological suitor, in pulling his gloves from his overcoat pocket, throws out a laundry cheque) "Oh, this is some of that dear, delightful old Hebrew isn't it "âand in your own handwriting, too. I am going to keep it. It may be something very romantic I" He (much embarrassed)â"Er-um â so pleased, but really it isn't anything romantic at all, Miss Marciaâvery prosaic, in fact. It's-er-woll, its an ordor on the Celestial Kingdom for four changes of raiment." Principal Grant in his speech in Kingston recently again declared for an independent pnrty. Ho said ho could not be claimed by either Grit or Tory, but when ho saw a wrong he spoko ngninst, it. VICTORIA NEWS, More Bleb Discoveries on Texada Island. The Colored Onlor on Commercial Union. Special to The Columbian.] The south-eastern part of Texada Island is being prospected and better quality of quartz is found in this portion of the island than olsewhere. Some very rich specimens have been taken out. The development of the "Golden Slipper" and other claims is being vigorously pushed forward and owners are highly pleased with the prospects. Willis Bond, Victoria's oolored orator, will deliver an address at the Philharmonic Hall on Thursday evening. Subject, "Commercial Union with the United States." The str. Sardonyx arrived from the north this morning. The str. Idaha leaves for Alaska this evening. TOURISTS, Whether on pleasure bent or buslneu, should take on every trip a bottle of Syrup of Figs, as it aots most pleasantly and effectually on the kidneys, liver and bowels, preventing fevers, headaches â¢nd other forms of sickness. For sale in 75 cent bottles by all leading druggists, , 'â. Â» Â» The attention of farmers In need of good seed oats is directed to Mr. C. F. Green's adv. on this page. -ffk-n B.tyr wsa slok, ws gave kit Cutoria, Whm she wu a Child, she cried tor Cutorle, Warn ibe baume Miu, she curat to Cutorls, Wtaat)ul_4CUldnn,ihe|aTeUiwCutÂ«r_ JOSEPH B. GAYNOR, B. A..LL.B. SOLD MEDALIST ot the University of Dublin. BARBI8TER-AT LAW of > High Court of Justice, Ireland, Offloes, Corner McKenzie 4 Clarkson Sts,, Mew Westminster. dwfeSlto pOKBOILD, HeCOLL at JENNS, SOLICITOUS, ETO. Offloes, Maaonlo Buildings, New Westmlnater, and Vancouver, B.0. jysidwto m C. ATK1HSOH, BARRISTER, BOLIOITOB, etc Ornois-Masonlo Building, dwfelOto New Westminster, B. O. fÂ± W, GRANT, AROHITEOTI Omen-Corner Mary and Clarkson Sts. dwMSto ARTHUR Bllil. B. A. St., M.Can.Soc.C.E., ASSOC, M. ISST.CE. CIVIL ENGINEER. Offlco of the Coquitlam Water Works Co, (Limited.) Masonic Block, Westminster. wmh28 FOR SALE. FEW TONS OF EXTRA GOOD white Seed Oats. They aro side oats jhvery still Btraw and good yleldora. Average 44 lbs. to the bushel. Price 825 ?er ton at New Westminster or Ladner's .ending. Applyto C.F.GREEN. Lnnder's Landing, Feb, 25,1889. wfe27m A1 with Tfl AND OTHERS. Tenders for Stenm Service. TENDERS WILL BE RECEIVED AT tho office of the undersigned up to 4 p.m. on the 23rd day of March for a steamboat service between the city of New Westminster and the settlements on North Arm of Frasor rlvor. Service to be performed by a steamer suitable for the traflic, and having propor accomodation for passengers and freight, nml capabloof making at least 7 miles por hour: trips to begin nt or near the mouth of tho river, from the north and south side of Sea Island alternately, returning tho same day, and allowing pussongoi s to remit tu In the city at least three hours; service to be dally, exoept Sundays, and such times ns navigation may be obstructed, and to continuo for ono year. Further particulars ou application to the undersigned, Tho lowest or any tondor not nccessnrlly accepted. By Order, D. ROBSON, City CIerk*s Offlce, City Clerk. Westminster, Feb. 26,1889, fe27dw3w Â§&bpâ¬gs A Pleasing Sense of Health and Strength Renewed, and of Ease and Comfort Follows tho uso of Syrup of Figs, ns it acts gently on the Kidneys, Liver @ Bowels Effectually Cleansing the System when Costivo or Bilious, Dispelling Colds, Headaches and Fevers and permanently curing HABITUAL CONSTIPATION without weakening or irritating tbo organs on whioh it nets. For eitlolu. Wo bottlos by nil I.emdliin- Druggists. MANUm-l'WIIID IIM.1' iiv Till! OALirOSJJIAHC'STBTJPOO Sah Fh.vkcisco, Cat.., D. S. CURTIS * CO. AQENTS B. LAURANCE'S SPECTACLES. Wholesale and Retail Druggists NEXT COLONIAL HOTEL. NEW WESTMINSTER, B. C. BON MARCHE. Removal Sale! COMMENCING SATURDAY, 12th JAN. Great Reauction in Prices Previous to Removing Into New Store. Our fine assortment of Olotllitie" &C Hats we now offer at ALMOST COSTPRICES. WALKER & SHADWELL, dws.28lc NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. T.J.TRAPP&CO. GENERAL & SHELF HARDWARE, Including Tools of all kinds of the best mokes j Cross-cut & Hailll-SaVFS, in all colors; Liquid PllintS in all shades; Floor Paints ready touse; Grind Stonesi WallPaper in all designs; Brooms & Brushes for all purpose*; Lubricating Oils; Traps of all descriptions, and a general assortment of Agricultural Implements, tr Special attention given to orden by'rnail. T. 7m Tiej_-ESE> <SC OO., Columbia Street, New Westminstee. IMMENSE SALE -OF- DRY GOODS, CLOTHING BA.VS, OABPHTS, LINOLEUMS, OIL CLOTHS, ETC.. ETC. Commencing Oot. 10th, 1888. As we havo decided to retire from the retail Dry Ooods business this season, we now place our entire stock on the market at WHOLESALE PRICES. NO RESERVE. SrvBR-X-THIlTCI- MTJST BB SOLD. $6,000 worth of Clothing, Hats and Men's Furnishings. $20,000 worth of Dry Goods, Carpets, Oil Cloths and House Furnishing Goods, etc. f9'As we are known to carry one of the largest and best assorted stocks In the Province, it will not bo necessary to enumerate. An early inspection will convince the public thut we mean business, and that the stock must be closod out before the end of tliis season; therefore we have placed our goods at prices lower than have ever been offered before in this Province. REMEfllllEIt-The Stook must be olosed out by the end of the year. CALL EARLY WHILE THE ASSORTMENT IS GOOD. Terms- Under $100, cash; over S100, scoured notes at threo months with interest, clOdwlyr 3D. X>XC.-SrSX>^^*L."G3 SB OO. MASONIC BLOCK, COLUMBIA ST., NEW WESTMINSTER. ROYAL CITY Planing 11 tap;, Ld. RICHARD STREET. NEWWESTMINSTER. MANUFACTCUERS AND DEALERS IN Shingles, Shakes, Laths, Pickets, SALMON BOXES, NET FLOATS, TRAYS, ^.nr> als Krinras OUT Wood Furnishing for Canneries. Doors. Frames* Windows, Mouldings. Blinds. Railings, PLAIN AND FANCY AND ALL KINDS OF TURNED WORK. nolftdwly Balusters* Brackets* Newels* COMMERCIAL PRINTING' The Columbian Printing Establishment has first-clnss facilities for all kinds of Commercial Printing. Bill Heads. Letter Heads, Circulars, Cards, Envelopes, Blank Forms of overy description, Posters, Dodgers, PriOO Lists, &c. Prices will bc found ns low as at any other oflico whore first-class work is done. Weekly British Columbian Wednesday Morning, Feb. 27, We hope to see the exhibition to be held at this oity next fall thoroughly representative in a provincial sense, to a degree which has never been attained, or even aimed at, before. We have got a vast province âlarge enough for an European empireâand with resources almost illimitable in variety and extent. It ia desirable that, as far as possible, all theso shall bo represented. To insure this will require much de- votedness and hurd work on the part of those at the head of affairs, and the hearty co-operation of the publio generally will be necessary if the exhibition is to attain the highest success as an exposition of the products, manufactures, farts, and even curios of the province. It is not too early to begin to have the exhibition in view now. Intending exhibitors, of agricultural products especially, can prepare in the spring as at no other time for making a good show in the fall. AU classes of exhibitors will do much better by taking thought beforehand and deliberately planning to excel in their respective departments. One thing is certain, that so far as the people of Westminster aro concerned, the exhibition will be devised and carried out on a liberal scale, with a view to making it, if possible, a grand success. If the poople of the province generally co-operate as they should, there can be no doubt of the result. Simeon Jones, Esq., Dominion commisssoner to South Amerioa, more especially to the Argentine Republic and Uruguay, has submitted an interesting report to tbe Dominion government, by whom he was commissioned in January, 1888, to visit tho countries mentioned, for the purpose of making inquiries and of extending and developing the trade relations of those countries with Canada. Mr. Simeon Jones reports that, in pursuance of his instructions, he left Halifax on Feb. ID, 1888, and proceeded to England, where he obtained from the Marquis of Salisbury letters of introduction to the ministers, resident in London, of the Argentine Republic, the Republic of Uruguay, and the Empire of Brazil, from whom he obtained letters of introduction to tho foreign ministers of those countries. Armed with these, he sailed from England on March 9, and arrived at Buenos Ayres, the capital of the Argentine Republic, on April 8, 1888. Here Mr. Jones got his eyes opened. He j rfound Buenos Ayres to be a city of about 450,000 inhabitants, and one of the busiest cities he had ever seen in proportion to its population. Its internal and foreign trade he found to be immense. Its inhabitants had increased at the rate of 50,000 per year during the last four years, and there seemed to be no practical limits to it steady growth in that country for many years to come. Mr, Jones was very kindly received in the South American metropolis, and welcomed both by the leading men nnd the press. With regard to the latter he says: "Thero are twenty-three daily newspapers pub lished in the city, two of wliich are printed in English, one in French, one in Italian, one in German, and the remainder in the Spanish language, and they seemed to vie with each other in expressing their desire for the success of my mission. The press of the Argentine Republic is in a very advanced state." Speaking of tlio city further, Mr. Jones says: "During the year 1887, permits were taken out for the erection of upwards of seven hundred buildings. I snw upwards of 1,200 ships and vessels lying at one time in tho Barracas, Â« harbor of Buenos Ayres, and this number I learned was a fair average one of the vessels and ships that at one time would be loading or unloading in this port, and this was in addition to the mail steamer.i which lie outside and do not go into the Barracas, Buenos Ayres has the finest and most extensive system of street railways in proportion to its size of any oity in America. They run to all parts of tho city and in every direction." Referring to the oountry itself, Mr. Jones says: "The population of the Argentine Republic is about 4,500,- 000, nnd consists of about two-thirds native persons and one-third Italians, Spaniards, French, English, Germans, Swiss and other nationalities difficult to enumerate. The Argentine Republic extends over 35 degrees of latitude and 20 of longitude, It is bounded on the west by Ohili, on the northwest by Bolivia, on the north by Bolivia and Paraguay, on the east by Brazil, Uruguay and the Atlantic Ocean, and on the south by Ohili and tho Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The immigration into tho Republic is about 120,000 persons por year, and, beyond question, will continue in increasing proportions. The government of Argen tine is now making a strong effort to obtain immigrants from the north of Europe; the larger number of immigrants hitherto having been from Italy, and whilst these latter persons are industrious, frugal and reliable as workers, a lurge number of them do not identify themselves with the country, but seek to, and do, return home as soon as they make a few thousands of dollars, thereby enabling tbem to live comfortably in their own oountry. The Republic of Argentine covers about 1,212,600 square miles, or an area equal to that of Great Britain, Ireland, Germany, Austria, France, Italy and Spain together. The greater part of this country is an immense plain, This plain includes in the south the region of the Pampas and in the north the larger portion is a vast traot, called the Gran Chaco, a succession of grassy plains of the highest natural fertility, It possesses a larger quantity of good land in proportion to its size than does any other country I have ever visited and of which I bave any knowledge. It is largely a prairie oountry similar to the Canadian Northwest, and this alluvial plain or prairie extends for upwards of two thousand miles backward into the country from Buenos Ayres. The land consists of nbout two feet of black mould on a substratum of clay and is fertile beyond anything that has ever come under my observation. In a large part of the country they can take two crops a year from tbe land, and farming, stock raising, wool growing and meat producing is tho principal business of the republic. Tbe number of sheep owned in the republic is about 100,000,000, and this number vast as it is will go on increasing. Upwards of 35,000,- 000 aores of land are occupied as sheep farms. There are more than 30,- 000,000 head of oattle in the country, with upwards of 5,000,000 horses." Mr. Jones gives as one of the reasons why Canada has not participated in the Argentine lumber business as largely as it has been capable of doing, is that lumber intended for the markets of the republic requires to be procured and prepared for those markets from the stump until finally shipped. A marked peculiarity of the Argentine people, he says, is that they adhere with great tenacity of purpose to any ideas they now have, and if they are accustomed to an article of any given character or dimensions they are unwilling to purchase goods of a different character or dimensions, although the latter articles might suit their purposes just as well as the former. They will not, as a rule, purohase a promiscuously cut cargo, but require the lumber of particular dimensions. For the information of persons in or desiring to go into this special lumber business, Mr. Jones furnishes in his report valuable tables, kc. After giving much interesting information about Uruguay und Brazil, as well as the Argentine Republic, Mr. Jones concludes his report as follows: "I am deeply impressed with the idea thut if an attempt be made (and I think it should be made) to develop trade between Oanada and South America, the Dominion should have at least one representative there, whose duty it should be to study tho trade of the South American countries and report at least onco a year to the Canadian government ns to the state, tendency and probable volume of business and other things connected therewith, in order that the merchants and manufacturers of Canada might have continually before them the requisite information to deal intelligently with all trade questions between the Dominion and South America. This duty is now performed by tbe British consuls in South America for the people of Great Britain, and it has been a great factor in enabling British merchants and manufacturers to take the advanced position in South American commerce that they now hold. It should be arranged that such representative should not permanently reside in one place, but travel from city to city at different times during each year, reporting as frequently as need be to the government in this country upon the matters given him in charge, which reports should be given to the public as soon as possible after being submitted to the governor-generul-in- council." By the Dominion estimates to band, we observe lhat the government have decided to grant a subsidy of $60,000 for a line of steamships to ply between Halifax, St. John, tbe West Indies, and South America. At the last meeting of the city council, that body, by a resolution, moved by Alderman Jaques, and seconded by Alderman Cunningham, heartily supported the application of the Southern Railwny for a subsidy of $3,200 per mile from the Dominion government. It would seem that the claim of the Southern Railway to the proposed subsidy would only need to be urged to be granted, This road will be a great benefit to a large and important district of the province, and thus a provincial benefit. By means of the road, the opening up and development of the country through which it passes will be materially assisted and accelerated. The road will form a medium, too, for the conveyance of daily mails through a district which is now notoriously inadequately served in this respeot, having only one mail per week, a condition of things which we have moro than onco pointed out needed remedying. The road constitutes a most important link, as connecting not only the city of Westminster, but the province of British Columbia, with the great American network of railways on this coast and the continent generally. To the lumbering and fishing industries especially, this southern connection will prove invaluable, giving an alternative route and placing an extensive market within easy reach. There is no lack of precedent for subsidizing such lines of railway, and the claims of the Westminster Southern for the subsidy asked cannot well be denied, supported as they will be by our city council, board of. trade, the reasonableness of tbe demand itself, and the eloquence and influence of our member, Mr. Obisholm, LOCAL AND CENERAL NEWS. (From Daily Columbian, Feb, 20.) Mo puiice court to-day. A couple of inches of snow fell last night but the mild weather of to-day caused it to disappear rapidly. Vianen's boats yestorday caught a number of salmon trout, which fish are supposed to herald the arrival of the spring salmon. Snnw balling was ono ot tho principal amusements on the streets this morning, and the fun was not confined entirely to tho youngsters. The directors of the B. C. Agricultural society met in the council chambers last night and arranged the prize list for the coming exhibition. Some suspicious looking Chinamen are making a tour uf tho city with the ostensible purpose of repairing furniture. They should be sharply sent about their business. Somo one writes us from Dallas, Texas, asking for copies of this paper, and adds: "There are a number of us looking for a place in your province, and think of going to Westminster." Rov. J. H. White has added $10 to the exhibition fund, au example 100 other good citizens might follow without feeling the loss of it. The fund has not been increasing very rapidly of late. Keep it moving. Yesterday Messrs. Edmonds & Webster concluded the sale of lot 4 block 10, in the swamp, to Ackerman Bros. Tho price paid was $5,500. The same firm also sold 5 lots on St. Andrews and Melbourne streets for $1,- 000. The actual number of settlers in Canada last year, ns shown by the re- turnsreceived from nil points, is 88,700; this is an increase of 4,200, ns compared with 1887, tliu figures that year being 84,4000. In 1886 tbe Bottlers numbered 69,150, and in 1885,79,169. Tho Winnipeg press contains many expressions of esteem and regret, on the occasion of the sudden death in that city on Saturday last of Mr. O. J. Brydges. Of him, the Free Press says: " It will not be thought inviduous to say that in his death Winnipeg loses its most distinguished and valuable citizen; that will be the unanimous judgment, spontaneously and ungrudgingly rendered." Speaking of his career more particularly the Free Press says: " Few men not actually in public life have played a more conspicuous or important part in Oanadian affairs. As general manager of the old Great Western railway of Ontario, and afterwards of the Grand Trunk, in the earlier days of railroading in this country, his name was for many years more or less prominently associated in the public mind with everything relating to those two great enterprises. On leaviug the Grand Trunk Mr. Brydges was appointed to the Intercolonial by Mr. Mackenzie, then premier of the federal government, and on severing his connection with that rond he received his oppoint- ment as land commissioner for the Hudson's Bay company. Since that time Mr, Brydges has heen a resident of Winnipeg, and we here have known him almost entirely as tho busy, unostentatious, philanthropic citizen, unweariodly uctive in ovory good work, and unconsciously earning the respect and regard of tho entiro people. * * * To the general hospital especially he gave a great deal of his time and thought, and to his untiring exertions in its behalf is owing its present prosperous condition. There was something, perhaps, not inappropriate that he should be stricken down in tbe institution that he loved so well and did so much to promote, during ono of the Saturday afternoon visits it had been his custom for years to make.' Lv Better Hbmour Now "My son aged elevon was cured of an eruptive humour that covered his head nnd face with sores, by two bottles of Burdock Blood Bitters and Pills," testifies Mrs. Mary Fulford, of Port Hope, Ont. Under Canvas, A family lately arrived in the city are spending the beautiful winter weather under canvas on the government reserve above Ruyal Avenue. Although their quarters are not the most comfortable that cuuld be chosen, the new comers seem to be perfectly happy and contented, and the head of the of the family spends the most of his time in making the welkin ring with the notes of the pibroch. His playing, by the way, is superior to the average run of pipers. Libel Suits Galore. Writs have been served upon the Colonist, Times and Standard, of this city, in suits entered by Sir William Hoste, Bart., claiming $5,000 in each case for alleged libel. A suit has been entered ngninst Mr. Wm. Angus, of Croft & Angus, on a similar charge, the damages in this case being placed at $10,000. Tlie publication upon which Sir William bases his suit against this papor is not stated, mid the particulars arc awaited with interest.âColonist .Â«. Uerlvullnu. A good story is told of tho late Bay- nrd Taylor, which has never appeared in print and is considered, says a student at Cornell University, a choice bit of college lore. In the early days of the university, Taylor was at a largo dinner party given by Presidont Andrew D. White. In the post-prandial conversation something was said regarding restaurants. "By tlio way," said one, "What does Ule word restaurant signify?" Quick ns a flash Bayard Taylor said: "It coinoa from res, n thing, and tdnrus, n bull, thoreforo a bully thing." A Summer Holcl. Children Cryfor A club of twenty Baltimore damsels is going to "do" Europe this summer without relatives or chaper- onage, Ab they are all good Frenoh and German scholars, have well- filled pocketbooka and lots of independence, their trip will probably be a suocess. On their return they will write and publish a book of twenty chaptersâone by each memberâdescriptive of their travels and their opinion of European life. Messrs. C. C. Richards & Co. Dear Sirs.âI took a severe coM in February last which settled in my back and kidneys, causing excruciating pain. After using several other preparations aud being, without sleep four nights tbrough intease suffering, I tried your MINARD'S LININIMENT. After the first application I was so much relieved that I fell into a deep sleep and complete recovery shortly followed. : Joii.v S. MoLiou. Lawrencetown. Pitcher's Castoria. Henry M. Stanley, the African explorer, went to Omaha in 1858 or 1859. He was young, handsome, gallant and fond of adventure, He fell in love with a vaudeville actress, who proved a coquette. One night, after posting her friends behind the scenes to observe the result, she grantor! Stanley an interview. Stanley, honest in his infatuation, knelt bofore tho woman and protest ed his love desperately. A roporter described the scone in his pnper, and Stanley thrashed him for it.â Philadelphia Times. Il is learned to-day that an earnest movement is on foot io form a joint stock company with n capital of Â§250,- 000 for tho purpose of erecting a large summer hotel. The outurprise so ueccsr-nry lo tho city lias beon under consideration for sonic mom lis mid it is thought a sullioioiit number of enterprising citizens of ini'iins will bo found to take hold of tho matter and carry it through. It is understood that thu promoters havo secured the refusal of suitable grounds on which to erect tho hotel at James Bay, and a rjiiblio meeting called by tho mayor to further llio object is likely to bo held. Monday's Times. LOCAL PARLIAMENT. Victoria, Feb. 18.âHouse opened at 2. p.m. After prayers by Rev. Mr. McLeod, lhe chairman of private bills committoe reported, recommending tho petition of tiie synod of British Columbia, Vancouver Slreet Railway, Coquitlain Wator Works, Now Westminstor and Vnucouver Short Line Railway. The time for receiving petitions for private bills was oxtended for receiving private bills to March 14th. On motion the standing orders woro suspended for the purpose of allowing the eommitteo's report to bo nccepted. Col. Bnker presoutod a petition from the Iiooteimy & Athabasca Railway company, asking thnt their net of incorporation bo amended. Mr. Orr presented n petition for nniondmoiits to the New Westminster oharter, 1 lon. Mr. Robson presontcd a petition from the Broctun Point Athletic Olub. Mr. Fry presented n petition nsk- ing for the incorporation of the Vic toria Lumber Manufacturing Com- pany. Hon. Mr. Boaven introduced a bill to incorporate the synod of British Columbia. Hun. Mr. Robson introduced a bill to amend the "Charitable Associations Act." Mr. Anderson introduced a public roads bill, which the mover explained had a similar object to the bills introduced by him in previous years, viz: the protection of the highways. The bill confined itself almost wholly to dealing with the widtb of wagon tires. After some discussion, the bill passed the second reading and was submitted tn committoe of the wholo, Mr. Ladnor in the chair. The committee rose, reported tbe bill complete, and it was commtted. The house went into committee of the whole, with Mr. Mason in the chair, to consider the elections regulations bill. In committee, the Hon. attorney-general moved that the bill should not apply to the district of Lillooet. A discussion ensued, the hon. leader of the opposition contended that the amendment was not allowable, as it was not consistent with the context nnd principle of the bill. Tho ruling of the ehair was that the amendment was out of order. At 5:45 the committee rose, reported progress and asked leave to sit again. The report was received, and the next sitting of the committee fixed for Wednesdny. Victoria, Feb. 19.âMr. took the chair at 2 p.m. and prayers were read by the Rev. P. McF. Macleod. Mr. Bolo presented the petition of tho peoplo of Sapperton, praying to be incorporated as part of the city of Now Westminster. The lion, provincial secretary brought down returns in respect to the establishment of a school at Savons; papers nnd correspondence in respect to the establishment of n smelter at Vancouvin; uud papers in respect to development of quartz mines. The petition of Thomas Dunn and others for a private bill (re Brocton Point Athletic Club). The petition of the corporation of the city of New Westminster for a privuto bill (amendment to the Act of Incoporatioti). The petition of W. J. Macauley and others for a private bill (Tho Victoria Lumber and Manufacturing Company The petition of the Kootenay and Athabasca Railway Company for a private bill (amendment of Act of Incorporation). Mr. Orr asked leave to introduce, with consent of the house, a bill to amend the Coquitlam Works Act. Mr. Mason moved, seconded by Mr. Martin, that in the opinion of this houso it is desirable that representation should bo made tu the federal government, requesting them to exempt from taxation all suoh machinery which cannot be made in Canada, that may be imported into this province for quartz mining purposes. Carried. Hon. Mr. Robson thought this resolution would pass the houso unanimously. When at Ottawa he had endeavored to impress upon tho government the necessity of offering encouragement of this kind, although he found there was great difficulty to contend with an account of tho number of similar applications. Col, Baker supported the resolution and hoped a remission of the duty would be secured. Mr. Beavon moved that the house do adjourn and then proceeded to discuss a question ho asked tbe chief commissioner. After some discussion on the subject tho resolution to adjourn wns withdrawn. Mr. Humphreys askod tho chief commissioner under what authority dues tho Esquimalt nnd Nunaiino Railwny Co. charge 810 as a suivoy fee on preemptions located under subdivision F. of the act relating to the Island Railway. Answer : "Tho administration of the Island Railway lands lias passed into tlio hands of the Island Railway Company and the government cannot answer under what authority tho alleged chargo of $10 is mado Mr. Ladiiev asked : "Has the government mado any proposition to the Canadian Pacific Railway Compnny to have the proposed bridgo across the Frasor River, near St. Mary's Mission, built to serve the purpose of a traffic brirlgo according to lho resolutions |):isbciI nt the public meeting held nt Matsqui, St. Mary's Mission and Mount Lehman in January Inst. If nut, why not ?" Answer: "Representations hnvo been mado to the Canadian Pacitic Railway in tho mat- tor referred to." Tho houso went, into committee on tho Summary Procodliro Bill, Mr. Higgins in the chnir. At 5 o'clock tho coinmittteo rose, reported tho bill complete with aiiiendmonis nnd tbo lull was ordered to bu oommitteed for Thursday. The attbriloy-goncrnl moved the second reading of the bill respecting probates. Tho bill was read n second time nnd committed, Mr. Martin in the chair. The committee rose and reported tho bill complete without amendment, The report wns recoived uud ndopted, the bill read a third timo and passed. Mr. Grant presented Ihe first report of the select committee on the development of quartz mines, asking that the correspondence and evidence taken by the committee should be printed, The roport was received and adopted and tho houso then adjourned till Wednesday afternoon. Absolutely Pure. This powder never varies, A marvel ot purity, strength and wholesomeness. Mora economical than the ordinary kinds, and cannot be sold In competition with tha multitude ot low test, short weight alum or phosphate powders, Bold only In cans. 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TO MAKE ROOM FOR SPRING STOCK Opp. Colonial Hotel Colombia St., â¢ Nxw Wksthinstsb, dwmb28tc Laura Burgoine, the betrayed four- toon-yoar-old daughter of tho postmaster nt Million Boy, N. S., suicided Monday with strychnine. She died with a photograph of her betrayer clutched to her breast, Joseph Rogers and Fred, Nossop, backers of William O'Connor, have left Toronto for San Francisco to see the champion's race with Cauduu, Yale District Tax Notice, XTOTICE IS HEREBY OIVEN, In ae. 1> eordancewltb the Statutes, tbat Provlnolal Revenue Tax and all Tnxos levied under the Assessment Act, aro now due lor the year IMD. Al 1 of the above-named Taxes, collectible within the Hope, Ynle, Lytton and Cache Creek Divisions of tbo District of Yale, are payable at my offlee. Assessod Taxes aro collectlblo at tba following rates, viz.: If paid on or before June 80th, 1889- Provlnclnl Revenue, |3 per capita. One-half of one per cent, on real property. Seven and one-half cents per acre on wild land. One-third of one per cent, on personnl property. One-naif one por cent ou Income, It pnld after June 80th, 1883- Two-thlrds of ono per cent, on renl E "yht and ono-hnlf cents per aero on wild land. One-half of one per cent, on personal proporty. Throe-fourths of one per cent, on Income, WM, DODD, Assessor and Collector, Lytton, II. 0,| January, 1880. dwfllltd Weekly British Columbian Wednesday Morning, Feb. 31, 1889. LOCAL AND Â«AL NEWS. (From Daily Columbian, Feb. 21.) The couple of inches of snow which fell yesterday morning has disappeared, and mud has taken Ub place. A plain drunk appeared before the police magistrate this morning and suffered the usual fine for his indiscretion. F. (J. Strickland & Co. are about to establish a branch implement ware house at Ohilliwhack. Mr. S. Cnuley will be manager. Real estate transfers ure on the in crease every day. Yesterday Major & Pearson's sale aggregated $22,000, whioh is a day's business worth mentioning. It is the intention to amend tho School Act to make women eligible for election as school trustees. This is a . good move and another stop in the direction of women's rights. The city assessors appointed by the oouncil to assist Mr. Cotton have commenced the work of valuation. They are Messrs, Clow, Johnston and Gray, gentlemen well qualified for the position. Special services were continued in the Methodist church last evening, the school-room being well filled. The religious interest is apparently deepen- iag, and several have evinced a desire for a better life. Messrs. Knight Bros., of Popcuin, are rebuilding their sawmill und have > purchased additional machinery which will double the daily output. The machinery has beon ordered through F. G. Strickland & Co., of this city. The funeral of the late 0. J. Brydges, of Winnipeg, took place yesterday and was largely attended, all classes of citizens turning out to show their last mark of respect to the deceased, who wns highly popular there. The Dominion. Illustrated for Feb. 10 contains a portrait of the famous Canadian prima donna, Madame Albani, portraits ot the members of the Quebec government, and several distinctive Canadian scenes, besides art representations. The reading matter is interesting, as usual. The 'Vnncouverites who came over last night to attend the Masonic Ball mostly returned home on the morning train. A few, however, stayed till afternoon and wero further entertained by their Royal City btethern. All tho visitors were united in praising the able management of the ball. The fund for the New Westminster Provincial Exhibition, to be hold in tho Royal City noxt fall, is going up now by leaps and bounds. The Columbian stnrted the subscription last fall. It now amounts to J"30-a very creditable sum indeed. Our evening contemporary of the Royal burg is to be congratulated on the success of its efforts to mako tho forthcoming show, what undoubtedly it will beâa great suooess.âColonist. We have received a copy of the handsomely illustrated catalogue issued by Wm. Ronnie, the well-known seedsman of Toronto, and it is certainly one of tho most completo publications which has reached us this season. Mr. Ronnie offers a general list of vegetable, flower and agricultural seed, seed grain and potatoes, and in addition to a largo collection of standard varieties, has a number of sterling novelties, whioh aro worthy of a trial from our patrons. The catalogue will be mailed free to all upon application to William Rennie, Toronto. The -IIatonic Hall. A Pbofkssioxal Oi'isios.âKev, F. Gunner, M. 1)., of Listowel, Ont., says â regarding B. B. B., "I have used your excellent Burdock Compound in practice and in my family sinco 1884, and bold it No. 1 on my list of sanative remedies. Your three busy B's never sting, weaken or worry. A Coincidence. On the same day (Jnn 29.) that Mr. and Mrs. W, D. Ferris, of this city, oolebratod tho 60th anniversary of their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Jamos Holliday, of Perth, Ont., colobrnted their golden wedding under almost similar circumstances. The coincidence is worth noting as it soems rather strange that two couplos mnr- riod probably in thn samo hour 50 years ago Bhould livo to celebrate tho evont hnlf a century later. Mr. Ferris will writo to Mr. Holliday congratulating him on the auspicious event. Only li Llinnl. A live, healthy lizard, measuring fivo inches, was drawn from tlio city wnter pipos on Monday afternoon by a young lad named Clark. Thu boy is employed nt Clnrk and Turpolo ship yard and was sent to tho E. & N. station to carry over n bucket of wator for the workmen. The hoy wns surprised to see a large lizard lloppiug around in the buokot. Ho brought the roptilo to the -Times office in a preserve jar; but Ihe reporter was not surprised. If ho brought along u whale from the lake in a presorvo jar his eyes would have boen opened. Or if the lizard oould speak and inform him that it took u trip frum Elk Lako to the E. &. N. station to protest against the price of coal, then he could truly Bay that wonders will never cease ; but in these days of libel suits and high prices ono requires something out of the ordinnry to bring an exclamation of astonishment from tho careworn nnd much pestered repurtur of a Victoria journal. Tho lizard will be kiliod and dried for the benefit of our Btarving Indians and tho presorvo jar will find n plnco in our larder when tho fruit ripens in the summer timo,â Mines. Tbe Masonic ball which took place last night in Herring's Opera House, under the auspices of Union Lodge No. 9 A. F. & A. M., is now a thing of the past, but it will live in memory as the most successful ball ever given in Westminster. The affair was expected to be a success and something better than the Royal Oity had ever furnished before, and every anticipation was realized. From beginning to end the management of the ball was faultless. It was a complete triumph to its promoters and a credit to the Craft. The interior of the opera house was scarcely recognizable, so great was the change wrought In its appearance by the judicious and artistic use of evergreens, flags, mirrors, etc. The walls were handsomely ornamented with Masonic emblems, the Square nnd CumpasB shining out conspicuously, while large mirrors, in which a lady could viow herself from any part of tlie room, were arranged at olose intorvals. hestoons of evergreens and bunting also draped the walls in artistic folds, Suspended from the ceiling and stretching diagonally across were two over- green ropes, at the intersection of which hung a massive "G," a symbol of the Craft. The gallery had been converted into a handsome dressing room for the ladies, but the ornamentation it had undergone completely disguised its identity. The boxes were converted into card rooms where those who did not care to join in the dance might indulge in a quiet rubber of whist. About half past eight carriages commenced to arrive and by 9 o'elook fully 150 couples were in the opera house. At 9:15 the musicians struck up a grand march and a procession was formed which circled the entire room. The march was headed by Deputy Grand Master Olute and Mrs. Hendry, After moving round the room several times sets were formed and the first quadrille commenced. The sets of honor were arranged as follows: No, 1. Deputy Q md Master Olute, The Lady Mayoress, Mayor Hendry, Mrs. Olute. Mr. Charleson, Mrs. Hoy. Mr. Thos. Mowat, Miss Dockerill. No. 2. D. D. O. M. Oppenheimer, Mrs, Dickinson. Ex-Mayor Dickinson, Mrs, Oppenheimer. Mr. C.'R. T.Qarrlnch, Mrs. Mowat. Mr. R. J. Rlckmnn, Mrs. Rlekman. No. 3, S. O. W. Hoy, Miss Zealand, Mrs. A. J. McColl. Mrs. Charleson, Mr. I. B. Flslior, Mr. W, Downie, G. T. Bro. Douglus, Miss Douglas. The scene from the gallery while this nnd following dances were in progress, wns brilliant in the extreme, Tho beautiful costumes of the ladies, the rich insignia worn by the grand officers, and the conventional evening dress worn by evory gentleman present, mingling hither and thither in orderly confusion to the sweet strains nf tbe music, was a picture such as Westminster never before witnessed. In many instances the costumes and jewels worn by tho Indies wero rich and costly, and would do honor to a state ball. Shortly beforo midnight supper was announced by the master of ceremonies, Mr. Peter Grant. Plates wero laid for 150 people. The supper was prepared under the direction of Mr. Pither of the Colonial, and was everything that could bo desired. The tables were handsomely laid and the attendance wns excellent. Tho menu, longer than wo can find space for, contninod every edible and delicacy purchasable, and it was a subject of goneral remark that tho Cuisine wns uncommonly guod. During tho progress of supper a series of extra dances went on, and being principally waltzes, tho younger people kopt to the floor Jeaving tbo brilliance of the scene undiminished. When the programme was resumed the dances followed in quick succession, but it was not till 4 o'clock that the strains of "God Savo the Quoon" announced to tho assemblage that it was necessary to return "from refreshment to labor." Tho niUBic, whieh was furnished by Reynold's band, of Vanoouver, was really good, nnd deserves special men- lion. Tho Vancouver brethern, with tlieir wives and sweethearts, woro well represented, nnd their presenco added more ihnii a little to tile succoss of tho ball. The committee of management, ably directed by Mr. Charleson, performed their duties perfectly, and it 'reflects grout credit on those gentlemen to noto tlint so admirably wero the numerous details arranged that not a delicioncy was observed duriug the whol,' night. Tlm committee is in- dobtod in Messrs. Wintemuto Bros, for tliu uso of ninny nrticles required to furnish the ball room. A porter at tlio British American Hotol, Kingston, found iu tlie hotel fragmonts of bills which, whon pastod together, formed bills valued at 8400, It is supposed thnt some thief tore the bills to nvoid trouble. Children Cryfor It is rumored that tho Anderson fast lino steamship contract with the govornniont bas 'fallen through and that thu Allen and Dominion lines will carry the mails across tbo Atlantic for another yuar. â, Â«âÂ«_Â» Robert Norton, Uio grinder, of Montreal, was instantly killed in tlio new file factory yestorday. A grindstone weighing two tons burst and the fragments crushed in bis skull. Pitcher's Castoria. LOCAL AND jiENERAL NEWS. (From Daily Columbian, Feb. 22.) All quiet in police circles to-day. The government agent sold to-day by auotion, two small islands at the mouth of the river. Mr. Munn, the canneryman, was the purchaser and the price paid was $17 per acre. The frame work of the fine tug, which being built by the Royal Oity Planing Mills Co., is almost completed. From all appearances it will be ai staunch a craft as ever floated. Constable Haywood brought over from Vancouver this morning four prisoners who will be guests for * tew months in thu palatial mansion so ably presided over by Mr. Moresby. Word has been received that Thos. R. Molnnes, son of Senator Mclnnes, is very ill with gastrio fever, at Toronto, Ont., where, as is known, he has been attending the university at that city. Tbu Columbian.â properly we thinkâadvises the city to recommend the legislature to drop the prefix "New" from the title of the city when tho proposed amendments to the city's charter are being considered.âWorld. O. M. Murray, who was tried under the "Speedy Trials Aot" for larceny from the person, was sentenced this morning by Mr. Justice McCreight to two years in the penitentiary. Tommy Lynch, oharged with larceny, was remanded for sentence Tho Port Townsend papers have been giving their readers a lecture on the wisdom of supporting the local papers to the best of their ability. It is pointed out that fnr use at home and service abroad there is no investment which gives a better return than daily paper. The dredger, now working in Viotoria Harbor, will come to Westmin' ster in June and do some very necessary dredging. It is a pity the dredger cannot ba spared nt present as vessels drawing over 22 feet of water cannot load at the mill wharf until some dredging is done. A young man named Harry Hicks in the employ of the Royal Oity Planing Mills Co., while using a broad-axe this morning, had tho misfortunate to inflict a severe out across the toes of hiB right foot. Tbe injured memben received surgical attention and Hioks will be able to move about again in a few days. II. J. Oambie, O.E., returned from Matsqui this afternoon. He states that the Mission bridge will eross the Fraser about one mile west of Mission station; that tho exact location is just about decided on. The tenders for the construction of the bridge will not be opened until Mr. Abbott returns, which will bo very shortly now.â World. The Vancouver World says:âTho Westminster council have decided to recommed Cul. McGregor for the position of immigration agent shortly to be appointed by the Dominion government. The colonel is a popular, agreeable gentleman, familiar with the province and its best agricultural centres, and in every way qualified for the position. The World raises its band in his behalf. Victoria is following suit after the example of the royal city, and is taking steps, through the city council, to extend the city limits "one half mile in every direction, so far as it is compatible with the boundaries of the straits of Juan de Fuca." One of the aldermen, in discussing the question, said : "Let us do something to improve our city ; not bs standing back all the time like mossbacks." A disgraceful fight between two men and a woman took place liiBt evening on Cornwall street south of Hart's Opera House over a bottle of whisky. In the fracas, whioh was witnessed by an admiring crowd in which Chinese preponderated, tbe womun wus knock- oil down nnd her cheek cut open by a kick from one of t-he men. The bone of contention, the bottle, was smashed finally and there being no further reason for prolonging the ruw, tho combatants discontinued hostilities and taking the woman between them marched along to and down Dupont stroet.âNews, We havo receivod a oopy of the "Prosbyteriau Year Book" for 1889, which, in addition to useful and reliable information concerning the Presbyterian church in Cunada, contains a number of able papers iu brief compass, hy soveral prominent ministers, nn matters of vital importance to aU who aro interested in the welfare and -progress of the Presbyterian church in tlio Dominion. Among other papers of interest mny bo mentioned one on tlio recent meeting of tho Presbyterian alliance in London. Tho "Year Book" is compact in form nud presents nu attractive appearance. .. Â» â Look Out l'on It.âIf you arc troubled with a cold or cough, howo'-er light tho attack, look out for it; do not allow it to settle on tho lungs; break up tho cough by loosening tbe tough phlegm with Hagyard's Pectoral Balsam. Vessels Chartered. The Royal City Planing Mills Co. have chartered a Urge vessel whioh will arrive in port shortly to load lumber for England. The vessel will carry away about 1,000,000 feet of lumber. The company has also about concluded arrangements to load a vessel for Apia,. Samoan Islands. The present year promises to be a very busy one with the Royal City Mills, and it is almost a certainty that there will be vessels continually loading at the wharves during the whole season. Victoria-New Weitmla.ttr B. a. It is understood that a deputation of Victoriana interested in the Victoria, Saanich & New Westminster railway scheme, waited upon the government thia forenoon and represented its importance both on account of the island and the mainland, with a view of obtaining assistance for the successful carrying out of the railway connection. We believe the deputation was cordially received and retired with the impression that the government would render the railway every assistance in their power.âTimes of Wednesday. CBMijed HÂ»d>. The pretty little steamer Fairy Queen hai changed hands, Messrs, Young & Terhune having purchased her from George Cooper. The steamer will be thoroughly overhauled, and improvements made for the comfort of passengers. It is the intention of the new owners to put her on the route between Westminster and the North and South Arms of the Fraser, and they will tender for the daily service to the North Arm, which the city proposes to subsidize. Oapt. Young will be in charge of the steamer. The new owners, wuh a number of friends, took the Fairy Queen down the river to-day on a trial trip, to teat her speed and behaviour. A$l,M*<M4Bar. The Ophir Bedrock Flume Co. yesterday afternoon placed a bar of gold in C; E. Redfern's jewelry store window, which was melted down from nuggets taken from the company's mine on McOulloch Creek during last fall. The bar weighs 11,600, and the precious metal is of a fine color. The hydraulic claim of the Ophir Co. is how well opened up, bedrock being visible for eighty feet from aide to aide of the oreek. There is every prospect that when the company make a clean-up next fall, that a bushel or two of the golden nuggets will be secured. The gold taken from Mo- Cullooh Creek is coarse, weighing fiom (26downwardsâ Thursday's Colonist. Western Central Rnllway. The petition of Robert Patterson Rithet, Thos. Earle, Frank Sllllman Barnard, M. P., Henry Purdom Bell, and Edward Gnwler Prior, asking for incorporation as the Canadian Central Railway Company for tho purpose of acquiring lands and constructing and operating a line of railway from a point near the eastern boundary of the provinco nta Tutu Jaune Cache, Cariboo, Ctiilcolin and Bute Inlet, to connect with the Esquimalt & Nnnaimo on Vancouver Island, hns been presented to tbo provincial parliament, Tlie putitiun also asks for tho privilege of constructing nnd maintaining telephone and telegraph lines and to construct, operate and control vessels on thu waters of British Columbia, ns well ns all things necessary ur useful to their undertaking. They Sa.tKd. A number of young hoodlums were put out of the Salvation Army barracks a few nighta ago for bad conduct. They determined to have revenge on the army and succeeded in routing them last night by placing a quantity of cayenne pepper on the stove while the meeting was in progress. The first intimation of the powerful effects of the genus piper was an aromatic smell, whioh caused an all-round sneeze in the hall, The congregation and the army officers sneezed again. They undertook to sing "The Lily of the Valley," but wound up with the "Sneezing Song." There was evidently something wrong, and it was decided to discuss the matter in the open air. âTimed. ... What's the Attraction? "Of the six journalists who established the first half-doxen country newspapers in Manitoba," remarked a gentleman to a Sim reporter yesterday, "three are now in British Columbia, and a fourth is disposing uf his property to go there. The names of the three already on the coast are Geurge Baldwin, who established the Emerson News, and was burned out shortly after; J. F. Galbraith, of the Nelson Mountaineer and Morden Monitor, and T. Collings, nf Portage la Prairie Re- view. Now O. S. Douglas, of the Emerson International, is arranging his affairs to take up his abode iu the Pacifio province." â Winnipeg Sim. Our ootoinporary asks, "What's the attraction?' Wo can only echo, "Come and see." . â¢) . Nearly Drowned. Mr. George Heathcote, freight clork of the str. Princess Louise, came ovor from Vancouver yesterday to meet his vessel, and learning she was aground at Ladners he determined tu row down there and join her. He borrowed a small out-rigged boat from Mr. W. H. Vianen and started. When near the head of Annaois Island by some means the little craft capsized, and Heathcote found himself struggling in the icy water. The chilling waters Boon took away hia strength and he waB almost exhausted when tho steamer Clara Port made har appearance; and just in time aa tho waters were closing over Hoathcote'shead as Mr. Gilley reached down and grasped him. A hot drink soon restored Heathcote, nnd he wns able to resume duty this morning, apparently none the worse of the accident. Miraculous.â"My Miraculous Cure was that I had suffered from kidney disease for about years, was off work nil that time. A friend told me of B. B. IS., I tried it, and am happy to say that I was cured by two bottles." Wm, Tier, St. Marys, Out. Gabriel Dumont, tho half-breed leader, is expected in Winnipeg in a day or two. He will go to Bntoclio tb visit his f roinds, LOCAL PARLIAMENT Victoria, Feb. 20.âHouse opened abuut usual hour. Prayers by Rev. Mr. McLeod. Mr. Mason presented a petition of R. P. Rithet and others asking for the incorporation of the Canadian and Western Railway Oompany. Colonel Baker presented a report of the standing committee on private bills stating that the rules had been complied with in New Westminster amending Act and the Kootenay & Athabasca Railway act. The report was received, Mr. Bole, seconded by Mr. Beaven, moved that a select committee be appointed consisting of the attorney- general and Messrs. T. Davie, Duck, Nason, Grant, Colonel Baker, and the mover with power to call for persons, books and papers and report tn the house on the working of the "Smalls Debts Act." The resolution wub carried. Mr. Anderson asked leave to introduce an act respecting the profession of medicine and surgery. Leave was granted, the bill read a first time and the second reading fixed for Thursday. Mr. Semlin, seconded by Mr. Grant, moved that a respoctful address should be presented to his honor the lieutenant-governor, praying his honor to cause to be nent down to the house copies of the correspondence between the government or any member thereof and person ur persons in reference tn the incorporation of Kamloops. Tho resolution was carried. Mr, Tolmie aBked leave to introduce an act to prevent trespass on enclosed lands. Leavo was granted, tha bill read a first time, and 'the second reading fixed for Friday. Mr. Bole asked if it was the intention of the goveroment during this session to bring in the necessary legislation to give the city of Vancouver a representative in the house. The provincial secretary asked if Mr. Bole was not aware that the question had already been asked and answered during this session. Mr. Bole said he was not in the house when the answer waa given. He did not ask that it should be repeated. Mr. Bole aBked, in view of the present overcrowded state of the asylum ior the insane if it was the intention of the government to place a aum in the estimates to make necessary additions to the existing building, and if so what sum! The answer was that the matter waa under consideration. Mr. Semlin asked how many artesian wells had been sunk by tho government party undor the superintendency of Mr. McKay; to what depth Was the deepest well sunk and what has been the whole expense of the experiment of artesian boring? Also how muoh of the amount voted is still in the hands of the government? The answer was that one bore has juat been put down to a depth of 116 feet, 29 of which wus through solid rock. The whole expense, including that of tools and plant, has been (2,371.79. The bush fire act waB read a third time and passed. Mr. Bole asked if any steps had been taken towards giving effect to the resolution of the house passed lust session with respect to tho advisability of establishing quarantine stations at New Westminster, Vancouver and Nanaimo? The answer was "Yes. The resolution wub forwarded in the usual way on the 18th April and its receipt acknowledged by the Dominion government on 3rd May, 1888." Mr. Orr asked if he could speak on Mr. Bole's question respecting a representative for Vancouver. The speaker ruled thai the question could not be discussed unless another question was asked. Mr. Orr said he would ask a question and resumed his seat. The house then weut into committee on the public roads bill, Mr. Ladner in the chair. The committee roso and reported the bill as complete. The report was received to be considered on Thursday. The houso went into committee on the elections regulation bill, Mr. Croft in the chair. The committee rose and reported the bill complete with amendments. The provincial secretary moved tho second reading of the public school bill. The bill was rend n second timo. Mr. Higgins moved the second rending of tho public scliool bill, No. 7, providing for female 1'epresontation on Bchool boards. The bill was rend a second limo uud committed, Mr. Nason in tho chair. The committee rose, reportod progress aud asked leave to sit again on Mondny. Tho provincial secretary presented further papers on the rules of the supreme court. The provincial secretary moved tlio second reading of tho charitable associations bill. The bill was read n second time nud committed, Mr. Duck in the chair. Tlio committeo rose and reported tho bill complete without amendments, The houso adjourned till Thursday at 2 o'clock p.m. The finnnce minister will movo that the liouteiHint-govornor's speech bo considered on Monday next. Mr. Higgins will introduce a resolution with respect to the calling of the oriental steamships at Victoria and Esquimau, VicroiiiA, Feb. 21.âTho house mot at 2:15 p.m. Prayers were read by the Rev. Mr. McLeod. Mr. Anderson presented tho petition of Hie National Electric Tramway and Lighting Oompany, asking for an extension of the line from Victoria to Esquimalt. The petition of R. P. Rithot ".and others for the incorporation of the Canadian and Western Railway Company was recoived. Mr. Martin moved thnt au order of the house be granted for a return of the report of Mr. E. B. McKuy, regarding tho artesian well-boring in Yale district. After a long discus.unu, in which both sides of the bouse took part, the resolution was carried. Mr, Grant moved that n rospectful address bo presented to his honor tlio lieutenant-governor, requesting him to draw the attention of the Imperial and Dominion governments at an early day to the necessity of providing, in the event of a subsidy being granted for a steamship line between British Columbia and the Asiatic coast or Australia, that provision should be inserted in any contract entered into that will provide for the steamers both ways coming to Victoria or Esquimalt. The resolution was carried unanimously. Mr. Bole aBked leave to introduce a bill to incorporate the New Westminster & Vancouver Short Line Railway. Leave was granted. The bill was read a first time and referred to tho select committee on lailways. The provincial secretary asked leave to introduce an act to incorporate the Vancouver Street Railway Company. Leave was granted, the bill was read a first time and referred to the select committee ou private bills. Mr. Orr asked if it is the intention of the government to appoint eome person resident on Texada Island aB a recorder of mining claims and the issuer of mining licenses. The answer was: "1 cannot say what tho government msy determine to do in the future." Mr. Orr aBked who or what person or company has control of the large quantity of quartz mining machinery now lying on the bank of the Fraser river at Yale. Can the government take possession of said machinery and utilise it for the development of the quartz mines lately discovered? The answer was, "Tho machinery belongs to the Cariboo Quartz Mniug Company. Mr. Mason haB chargo of it. The government has no authority to take possession of the machinery." On the motion of Mr. T. Davie, the bill relating to public roads wns referred back ,o the committee for correction of a few clerical errors. Tbe committee to sit on Monday. The charitable Associations Bill was read a third time and passed. Mr. Anderson moved second reading of tho medicine and surgery bill. The bill was read a second time and the house went into committee with Mr. Cowan in the chair. At 5:20 p. m. the committe rose, reported pro- gsess nnd asked leave to sit again on Monday. The house adjourned to meet on Friday afternoon nt 2 o'clock. Mr. Bole will introduce a resolution praying the lieutenant governor to represent to the Dominion government the necessity r-f establishing quarantine stations at Westminster, Vancouver and Nanaimo. Mr. Bole will move that the government introduce legislation to provide an official stenographer in connection with tho house. VICTORIA NEWS. Special to The Columbian.] Victoria, Feb. 21.âAt the counoil meeting last night Mr. Duck, city treasurer, bunded in his resignation, to take effect ut the end of the month. Charles Kent is appointed to fill the vacancy. A despatch from Ottawa statea it ia rumored Col. Prior will resign his seat in parliament at the close of the present session. Mrs. F.liuslinell.ii well-known music teacher, died this morning. "Jimmy" O'Hiillorau is ill at St. Joseph's hospital. Word bus been received that the White Miners' Union of the coal mine at Comox, owned by Dunsmuir & Sous, hnve quit work and left the mine, numbers of them having nrrived at Nauainio. The trouble was caused through the com puny employ in g Chinese on the roud. The whites recommend that the Chinese should be discharged, the demands weru refused, nnd whites then quit work. It is stated they will not return unless all the Chinese ure discharged. Several hundred men are out. 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TURN Kit.t GAMBLE, Columbia St., New Westminster, Fob. 11, mo. wfclSml Weekly British Columbian Wednesday Moraine, Feb. ,7, Speaking of the evidence of the notorious LeCaron, alias " Dr. Le- Oaron," alias "Major LeOaron," alias "Beach," before the Parnell commission, an exchange makes the following pertinent observations: "It is the strongest evidence confirmatory of the estimation in which Mr, Parnell is held that this witness, who knows all that could be known to his discredit, has nothing to tell. We can see, through his testimony, with the utmost clearness, exactly how the Irish movement developed. There was organized, for the assistance of Ireland, a great association. Within it there were all sorts of groups and societies, each cherishing its own particular project, for which the general leaders could in no way be held responsible. There were broth erhoods, and little knots of men who looked toward an armed rising against England, and still smaller coteries, like that headed by Bossa, in which dynamite was the password. The organization was too large and too loosely connected to be responsible for these local developments, or to know much about them. They were tbe favorite projects of rascals like Bossa, of visionaries and of the sort of people with whom a man of LeCaron's stamp and occupation would find himself at home. He knows, apparently a good deal about them; but what he knows shows how little there was to know, how absurd the charge of a general organization favoring freedom through crime looks when you examine it at short range. If the supposed eye-witness of a murder turns out, upon the stand, to be no more than a neighborhood gossip, with information at second hand, his testimony is important, in an unexpected sense. LeCaron's evidence is the most important yet introduced in the Parnell investigation. He was at the heart of the Irish movement, and knew intimately everybody concerned with it for a quarter of a century. It was his business to get information, He was con stantly on the point of being made by those at the head of the scheme a confidant of their secrets, He never was. Why} Plainly because there was nothing to tell." The report of the annual meeting of the board of trade, held on Friday, including the address of the president, Mr. John Hendry, will be found on another page. It contains much matter of interest to our readers generally, but especially to those in this city and district. The assurances contained in the president's address with respect to the Southern Bailway are most satisfactory, and our citizens are not likely to forget the important part which the board of trade have taken in placing this city in the enviable commeicial position which is now assured to her ns compared with tho other cities of the province. Hardly second in importance to the Southern Bailway is the improvement of the navigation of the Fraser, and in this matter the president's address shows that "very material progress has been made," although "the Dominion government has not met our views in this respect with that, promptness which it seemed to us tho circumstances demanded." The channel, however, now shows a depth, at high spring tides, of 25 feet, and we trust that the Dominion government may so prosecute this important work during the current year that the wish of the president, the board of trade, and all good citizens, may be realized, that, before another year has passed "the river will have opened its mouth to the largest craft in the merchant marine." As will be seen, important concessions hnve been secured in other matters per taining to the improvement of navigation, and the board of trade are sustaining their excellent record by taking cognizance of and materially furthering every desirable undertaking and improvement within their scope. The financial statement of the board shows good management and careful husbanding of resources, combined with an intelligently liberal outlay in furthering the interests of the city and distriot. I The bonrd of trade will undoubtedly j be able to render much assistance in > the matter of the Mud Bay and I Fraser Biver Canal, and their co- operation with the Surrey oounoil,in the interests of that important scheme, we are glad to see hns been already pledged. The mutter which Mr. H, T. Thrift, clerk of the municipality of Surrey, brought before the board of trade last night, with respect to the necessity for fortifications and defense works at North Bluff, Semiahmoo Bay, calls for particular notice. It would appear that this is a strategical point which, undefended, would leave an open gate inviting the entrance of any would-be invader. The board of trade, havo decided, on the strength of Mr. Thrift's repre sentations, to memorialize tho Dominion government on the question, and we would strongly urge the federal military authorities to treat the matter with the importance it deserves. With respeot to the board's action on the question of striking off the prefix "New" from the name of the city, we must dissent. We believe that if the board were to reconsider this matter and take a full vote, their action would be reversed and the elision of the unnecessary prefix recommended. The election, for the ensuing year, of the officers, council, and board of arbitration, of the board of trade took place Friday night, and we are sure that the citizens generally will ratify the selections made, In reelecting by acclamation, the retiring president, vice-president, and secretary-treasurer, the board of trade did one of the best actions of the year. What a lion Stanley will be, should he ever emerge from the African jungles which have swallowed him up so long, into the circle of civilization once more. An admiring world would elevate him on their shoulders and exclaim, "The lost is found; the dead is alive again." For lost, strayed, stolen, murdered, he has been time and again since taking a header into the "dark continent" on this last occasion. Stanley the invincible,though, always appears to "bob up serenely" just when tbe gloomiest apprehensions concerning him have gained credence. The latest about Stanley Africanus, according to the wires, is that he has had a set-to with the natives near Lake Albert Nyanza, and has come off victorious, of course. This may be a fact, but it is well known that Stanley's policy in all his African expeditions has been to avoid, if possible, forcible collisions with the natives, and bloodshed. This is a good policy ; but it is quite certain that, if Stanley followed one part of the "immortal William's" adviceâ"Beware of entrance to a quarrel" he would not be forgetful of its completionâ "but being in, bear it that the opposed may beware of thee"âand it is not at all astonishing to hear about the undaunted explorer thrashing the natives, or even contemplating the re-capture of Khartoum and the rescue of the Soudan from the Mahdiâan intention which late despatches make Lieutenant Baert, who has lately arrived at Brussels from Stanley's Falls, attribute to Stanley. The civilized world, although glad to hear that its worst fears concerning Stanley and Emin Bey have not yet been realized, must soon cease to place much value upon the various and contradictory reports about the welfare or fate of these brave men, and will anxiously await some definite and, from its nature, incontrovertible, information before preparing either to lament or hurrah. Tho north pole has heretofore been the chief cynosure for the curious and scientific explorers of the globe, and although the interest with regard to that ice-guarded, mythical point within the Arctic cirole cannot be said to have abated, its rival, the south pole, promises to usurp a share of scientific attention and homage. It is stated that two or threo exploratory expeditions to the south pole aro talked of in Europe and one is said to be quietly preparing in America. Science hopes to elucidate various mysteries with respect to the Antarctio region, such as the existence of a great continent in that vicinity, which is not deemed probable, the magnetic conditions about the south pole, tho relative flatness of the earth at that point, with a variety of otlier things of real or imaginary scientifio interest. Tlio point aimed at, and where the exploration will probably commence is Victoria Land, so called, which is nearly due south of New Zealand. The nearest point of departure for these unknown regions ls the southern part of the island of Tasmania. Astronomers have discovered not only that there are singular differences between the north pole of the earth and the south pole, but that there exist similar differences between the north and south poles of all the heavenly bodies that are near enough to permit their surfaces to be accurately studied. It is claimed that the spots on the sun tend to prove the rule, because they extend their sphere of activity 40 degrees north of the solar equator and only 30 south of it. There are said to be remarkable differences, too, between the nortii pole and the south pole of the moon. In the vicinity of the nortb pole ure high ranges of mountains, considerably inferior in height to tho peaks about tho south pole, some of which nro so elevated that they nevor seem to lose the light of the sun, whose rays never penotrato the valleys that lie about their feet. It is about tho south polo of the' moon, according to the astronomers, that are accumulated theso craters which constitute tlie most marked peculiarity of its surface. If there is a comparison to be made between the earth and the moon as respects its hemispheres, its southern half resembles more nearly the northern half of our planet. Our world is what is called in the language of the scientists an oblate spheroid, flattened at the poles and having an equatorial diameter greater by a few miles than its polar diameter. It is this peculiarity of form, it is Baid, that causes it to retain its position in relation to the sun, to which we owe the performance of our physical conditions.that is the regular change of seasons. Were the poles to present themselves to the sun at a different angle there would be a change of seasons that would render certain parts of the globe uninhabitable. There are reasons to suppose that the flatness of the poles is not precisely the same at both of them. About the north pole there is much more land than about the south pole. The northern hemisphere weighing much more than the southern hemisphere would naturally cause this part of the globe to assume some modification of form and present different curves und outlines. In a recent eolipse of the moon the shadow of the earth as seen on that body presented a wavy edge that some astronomers presumed to be the shadow of the Andes, and they inferred, perhaps too hastily, that instantaneous photography might yet reveal the outlines of the southern polar region with such distinctness that the difference of the curve would clearly prove the supposed difference in the flatness of the two poles, This is taken to show conclusively that many inferences might be drawn in regard to the presumed instability of the earth and the possibility of some terrible catastrophe at no distant epoch, If magnetism, says a recent writer on the subjeot, is the force not alone in the world, but in the universe, that many suppose ; if it is this potent power that raises mountains and continents, that causes volcanoes and earthquakes, that preserves or destroys the equilibrium of worlds, that keeps this orb turning on its axis, presenting century after century the same angle to the sun; that gives us regularity of seasons and may annihilate us at any moment, the perfect knowledge of its phenomenon is interesting, even fascinating, though we can do nothing whatever to avert the fatal consequences that it may cause.- We know a great deal about the phenomena of magnetism in the northern hemisphere owing to the greater ease with which observations are made on the land, Of those phenomena in the southern hemisphere we know very little, owing to the extent of ocean and the barriers that interposo to prevent a near approach to the south pole. It is urged that the climate of the southern hemisphere is more agreeable than that of the northern, a peculiarity that is supposed to extend to the south pole. The summer is short but quick in action, though the heat is not excessive, the fact being that there is so much water the icy fetters are moro easily unlocked, and the ocean covered with floating ice, usually in small fragments. Thero do not seem to be, as on the coast of Greenland, great glaciers or reservoirs, from which huge icebergs aro detached and borne away for thousands of miles by winds and ocean currents. The results of an expedition, or expeditions, to the south pole, if such should be successful, cannnot fail tn be as interesting, not only to the scientific, but the goneral public, as such un event with respect to the much talked of, but hitherto undiscovered, nortii polo. Our desdatohes to-day contain an announcement that will delight the hearts of all true lovers of justice, of whatever nationality or political stripe. Tho base conspiracy against Parnell bus turned out to be as rotten ns base, and, in tho voluntary confession, before witnesses, of wholesalo forgery and perjury by the scoundrel Pigott, the whole fabric of lies tumbles to pieces, overwhelming in deserved ruin the dis- comfitted mnligners and persecutors of the "uncrowned king," who now, "crowned" with complote and glorious victory over his own foes and Ireland's, towers nobler than ever in the eyes of a sympathizing and admiring world. Since the 17th of September of last year, for a period of five monthsâincluding two monthly vacationsâthe Parnell commission, appointed by parliament at the request of Parnell and his associates, who had been grossoly libellod by the Times's articles on "Parnellism und Crime," has been in session, and engaged all that time on voluminous evidence for the prosecution and the Times, as against Parnoll. The principal feature of the prosecution has been a vain attomptâwhich culminated nnd hopelessly broke down in LeOaron, the spy's, testimony tlie other dayâto connect Parnell and his parliamentary asso ciates in some more or less direot way with the various agrarian outrages and murders that have occurred in Ireland during recent years. As our readers are aware, we have expressed the belief from the first that it would be found impossible to prove the horrible charges that were made by the Times against Parnell. As the trial progressed, this has become more apparent, LeCaron's testimony, under the able cross-examination of Sir Oharles Bussell, gave the death-blow to the last hope of the prosecution and of the Times, and it only required Solioitor Soames' testimony that the alleged Parnell letters had been obtained from Pigott, and that vil- lian's confession that he had forged the whole lot and perjured himself before the commission to boot, to account for the Times' baseless and fiendish charges having ever been made. The man Pigott is described as a Bomaii Catholic and as the former proprietor of a newspaper which was published in Dublin at the same office at which United Ireland is now published. He is no credit to the Irish race, the Roman Catholic denomination, or the profession of journalism, and, happily, is not a fair sample of either, but one of thoso occasional Judases that will do anything for lucre. He appears to have bled the Times pretty well in the transaction of the bogus Parnell letters, and, according to the despatches, must have made his arrangements before his confession, and has probably succeeded in skipping across the channel with his ill gotten gains. The chances, we believe, are very much in favor of his being eyentuatly brought to book and suffering the full penalty of the law for forgery and perjury. The outcome of tho whole affair cannot fail to have a deep political, as well as personal significance, and the revulsion of public sentiment must tell strongly in favor of Gladstone, Parnell and Home Rule, and against the Salisbury administration, who hold the keys at present. The near future will unfold important changes and events. Ireland's deliverance is at hand, Although there can be no question that temperance sentiment is steadily increasing in eastern Canada, as in the United States, and elsewhere, with the growth of general knowledge and the persevering dissemination of scientific teaohing on the nature and effects of alcohol by the various worthy temperance organizations extant, the fact is also becoming apparent that it is a very difficult and bootless task to attempt to make a man, or a nation, sober by act of parliament, when the great preponderance of public opinion is not enlisted on the side of the act and available for its enforcement. It is possible with a small majority to win a victory for prohibition, and in some cases even large majorities have been thrown on that side ; but the "rub" comes in the long wearing strain of trying to enforce a prohibitory enactment against determined, crafty, and unscrupulous law-breakers, whose interests run counter to the law. The enthusiastic majorities, too, generally take a back seat when the disagreeable duty of enforcing an obnoxious law hits to be undertaken. In this way the burden falls upon a comparatively few, who, in watching tlieir whiskey selling and drinking neighbors, and endeavoring to keep them straight, have their hands moro than full, without the desirable degree of "straightness" being attained either. Such would appear to be thoexporienco with the Scott Act in Ontario, at least. A fow years ago a wave of prohibition sentiment swept over tho province, and very many counties and towns adopted the Scott Act. The good effects of this wore unmistakably ap- parent,being in proportion, of course, to the degreu of enforcement of the net. A reaction, however, has followed, and in some of the counties the act has beon repealed; in others a like result is expected, and the Scott Act has been characterized by many as a failure. An eastern co- temporary has the following on this subject: 'The movement in favor of tho repoal of tho Scott Act continues, and on the -Uh of April more counties will vote on the question. Simultaneous decisions will prevent the result of the voting in one county telling by reflection upon another. Tho tide may be moving strongly in ond direction, but so long as its action is not visible one county will not be likely to bo influenced by tho decision of another : eaoh will deoide for itself, on its own view of tho merits of tho case. If tho elections wero brought on one by one, a suspicion would arise that one side or the otber was boing unduly favored. The main reasons for repoal are a popular conviction of a failuro of tho experiment and tho belief that an act whioh is not effective to command obedience or lessen the evil at which it is aimod had better not exist. This viow may be right or wrong, but that it prevails is beyond doubt; and to that fact is due the several repeals which have already taken place. When alcohol is dispensed with, it is to be feared that opium too often takes its place. Dr. Lett, a specialist on insanity, says, in a lecture delivered the other day in Guelph : 'Bad as alcoholic inebriety appears to be, opium inebrity is worse, and to a large extent is supplanting its less potent ally.'" While thero may be cause for regret that the Scott Act has not fulfilled the most sanguine hopes of its promoters and supporters, there need be no fear that the temperance cause itself will receive any set-back from the failure of local option prohibition in Ontario. The cause of temperance rests upon the sure foundation of right and the people's good, both in a material and moral sense, and is progressing, and must continue to progress, in spite of all obstacles and apparent hindrances. Legal enactment may fail for a time, but intelligent sentiment and consistent practice are constantly mustering on the side of temperance and prohibition.through- out Anglo-Saxondom, at least, and will yet win the day. In an article upon divoroe in the Nineteenth Century Mr. Gladstone deals somewhat cautiously with the subject. He cannot, however, ignore the deplorable condition of affairs in the United States. With characteristic reserve he omits to condemn in direct and forcible terms the lax laws which are snapping the domestic life of the social system in the union, His views are thus summarized : America may suffer specially from the shiftings of relative positions and circumstances incidental to a forward movement in things material of an unexampled rapidity, but it seems indisputable that America is the arena on which many problems connected with the marriage state are in course of being rapidly, painfully and perilously tried out. Farm to Rent. 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Discount on all Cash Far- chases for the Next Sixty Days. i^Orders from the country promptly attended to. JAS. ROUSSEAU. Sole Agent for Sabin's Beeswax Oil Blacking; prevents shoe from cracking. Also, Oil Shoe Dressing, equally a blessing. Nuw Wbstminsteb, Jan. ID, 1889, dwjely Press Despatches. New Orleans, Feb. 22. âA speoial to the Tinies-Democia' from Point Gibson, Miss., says: "A squad of men from Vicksburg came here last night, and this morning boarded a South-bound train, and flourishing their pistols took Wesley Thomas (colored) from the deputy-sheriff, who was convoying him to Natchez for safe-keeping. After getting possession of the prisoner the squad started with him in the direction of Vicksburg, and it is understood, lynched him on the edge of the Big Black Swamp. Thomas had attempted to outrage a young lady in Vicksburg. Ottawa, Feb. 22.âIn the house today Mr. Curran presented a petition from the millers, forwarders and grain exporters of Montreal, asking that the duty on flour Bhould be increased or else that the duty on wheat be reduced. Half-a-dozen other petitions were submitted whioh Beck to increase the duty on American flour. Senator McDonald, British Columbia, will ask in the senate how the defences in British Columbia stand at present between the Imperial and Dominion governments ? Whether it is the intention to begin the erection of batteries this year on tho localities approved of in the neighborhood of Esquimalt 'I Whether the cannon or armaments of the proposed batteries are being prepared under the direction of the Imperial government, and if so, when will such armament and cannon be shipped to the Pacific coast 1 Tho Catholic sonators nnd members of parliament will meet here Sunday evening to discuss the threatening attitude of the recent Italian legislature towards Pope Leo, as well as to agitate in favor of the restoration of tho temporal power. This will be tho first step of tho kind taken in Canada. inthe house of commons to-night Mr. Mills drew the attention of the government to a paragraph in the Empire, stating that three British vessels, seized by the Americau authorities for sealing in Behring Sea, will be sold next month. He asked whether the Dominion government had any correspondence on the subject with tho English foreign office or had asked the English government to despatch a cruiser to Boliring Son lo protect British interests there. Mr. Mills ids" wanted to know the state of the correspondence with the American government and whether Canada had taken steps to protect her interests. Mr, Tupper, tho minister of marine, â¢aid thai, he could not give a reply. He added tho advisability of bringing down the furthor correspondence before the matter was under consideration. Mr. Mills will put his enquiry on the motion paper. Hartford, Conn., Feb. 23.âTho body of Ed, Boyle was found in tbe ruins of the Park hotel to-day. This makes the 23rd viotim of the disaster. Boyle waa 28 years of age, a vagrant, and slept nights wherever shelter offered. Bangor, Me., Feb. 23.âA serious accident ocourred lo this morning's train, from Bangor to St. John, two miles east of Kignion.at 10 a.m. to-day. Wm. D Mudgett, railway postal clerk, John Campbell, English mail clerk, and Harry Goodman, fireman, were killed and burned in the wreck. J. Augell, engineer, was seriously injured. No passengers are reported injured. The cars caught fire from the locomotive immediately after leaving the track, and the mail, baggage and parlor cars were burned together with the express and mail matter and baggage. Wrecking trains and physicians are on the way from different points to the scene. Everything possible will be done for injured and delayed passengers, Pixley, Feb. 23.âThe testimony of all the train men shows there were but two men implicated in the robbery of the Southern Pacific train noar here last night, and the amount taken from the car was small. Reports say only four hundred dollars waB taken, though the amount is not definitely known. Forces of men are searching the country to the west but there is no due yet. Another account says the passengers were not nibbed, but one man was shot dead and one wounded ns they were running towards the front end of the train. The officers think they havo a good dsscription of tho horses and men. NoitFoui, Va. Fob. 23.âTho Nova Scotian hark Josio Troop, with a cargo of chalk and a crow of 17 men, was wrecked last evening at Ohicamicomico, N. 0. The master and ten men were drowned. The vessel iB broken up and strewn on the beach. Fort Worth, Tex., Feb. 23.âTwo masked men ontered the merchandise store of W. F. lioungblnod last night, tied the hands of three customers and two clerks and took $2,000 out of the safe and escaped Fresno, Cat., Feb. 23.â Herman Meyera, a laborer, aged 30 years, shot and killed Henry Brunaugh, eleven years of age, yesterday. Meyers claims Brunaugh wns stealing eggs from his barn. Ottawa, Feb. 23.âAt the government cascus list night it was decided to make no announcement as to the government's future polioy in dealing with matters affecting the interests of the U. S., or connection with existing relation! between the two countries until after Harrison's inauguration, Ottawa, Feb. 23.âSir John Macdonald says it will be most humiliating and degrading for parliament to entertain for a moment the offer of congress for a free trip for the members of parliament through the United Statei. Montreal, Feb. 23.âAnother snow and wind storm is prevailing over tho entire province, paralyzing business and obstructing travel in all directions. Five bridges were carried away on the Quebec and Montmorency railroad last night. Berlin, Feb. 23.âAn official announcement confirms the report that a German fleet of war veBsels has boen despatched to Samoa. London, Feb. 23 Stanley has fought a battle with the natives at Lake Albert Nyanza and defeated them. Vienna, Feb. 23.âIt is reported the czar has selected a new candidate for tbo throne of Bulgaria. The Em- poror William will proclaim a general amnesty on account of the crown prince's death. Berlin, Feb. 23.âIt is reported a change is about to be made in the representative of Germany in Samoa. Zanzibar, Feb. 23.âMr. Stevens, sent out by the Now York World to search for Stanley, hss arrived here. Couriers will bc engaged nt once to send into the interior in advance to get the latest advices of Stanley and to prepare for the expedition which will start atthe earliest possiblo moment, London, Feb. 23,âIt is reported that Mr. Walters, of the 2*Mnes, intends to hoar personally the whole cost of tho Times-government pro- ceedings ngninst the Parnellites, even if ho should be compelled to sell his Bearwuod estate in order to raise sufficient money, so that the shareholders of his paper need not feel the loss. Chicago, Feb. 23.âThe woather all over the Northwest continues very cold. In nuithern Iowa the mercury ranges from ten to sixteen degrees below zero. Noar Loup Oity, Nebraskn, two persons have been frozen to death, In the upper peninsula nf Michigan the storm is very severe. Wind blowing 50 miles an hour. Temperature, from 25 to 30 degrees below zero. Railroads in the country are blockaded. Delano, Oal. Feb. 23.âAt the inqueit this morning on the body of Oharles Gabert, a young man killed in the train robbery last nigut, P. T. Bolger, engineor, and 0. J. Elder, fireman, testified as follows:âWhen we were leaving Pixley two masked men got on the engine, covered us with guns and ordered us to pull out. Tlicy fired a Bhot whon two miles out and ordered us to slow down. We were taken back by the robbers to the express car and a bomb v. as thrown under the car, which raised it from the ground about three feet. The messenger came out when ordered to do su, aud wns cummanded to light up the car. Gabert wns n recent arrival from West Virginia, and has ho relatives in this state. He was shot with buckshot in the head nnd face, louring through his brain. He was killed instantly, Another acojunt says:âThe passengers were not robbed, but one man was shot dead and one wounded as they wero running towards the front nf the train. The officers think they have a good description of the horses and men. Evansville, Ind., Feb. 25.âTwo Mormon missionaries were seized by several masked men in DuBois county on Friday night, stripped, tied to trees and given 50 lashes. It is believed one will die. Wilksbarre, Pa., Feb. 25.âA terrible explosion took place in the Squib factory at Plymouth at noon toddy, Nine girls were burned to doath and 17 others severely injured. Soranton, Pa., Feb. 25.âTho hoarding house of Frank Oraigs, at Monkey Run miningsettlement, North Carbondale, was burned last night. Patrick Sweeny, a boarder, and Sarah Ford, a domestic, perished in the flames. The fire waB caused by the ox- plosion of a lamp in Craig's bedroom. Both Craig and wife were severely burned. Leavenworth, Feb, 25.âKeely & Lyle's mill, the largest in the state, was burned this morning. An elevator containing 200,000 bushels of wheat is burning. Tho loss is over $500,000, Washinoton, Feb. 25.âIn the house to-day the committee on appropriations recommended concurrence in the senate amendment in the Sunday civil bill, providing for lighting the coast of Puget Sound and Washington Territory. The senate bill appropriating (80,000 for a light house at Hecate, Oregon, passed, also the houso bill for a life saving station at Coqueville, River, Oregon. Berlin, Feb. 25.âPrince Bismarck, at a dinnor given to the members of the lower Prussian diet, said he regarded it ns an utter impossibility that tho Samoan question should havo the effect of interrupting thu friendly relations between Germany und Amerioa, which had existed for a century. The geographical situation of Samoa and tho imperfection of telegraphic communication rendered it impossible for him to be responsible for all acta of German agents in the Pacific, but the parties in dispute were aotuated by the best spirit, and no doubt Germany's commercial interests would not materially suffer. London, Feb. 26.âA rumor comes from the trans-Caspian frontier to the effect that the Bokhara troops, under the command of the ameer, are moving toward tho Afghan frontier. This ia not the only disquieting report that comes from that region, and suggests the overturning of the preaent peaceful and satisfactory regime in that oountry. The oharaoter of tha people lends strong probability to such reports, but little attention is paid to them in St. Petersburg, where the general belief prevails that no disturbance of the present peaceful state of affairs is going to take plaoe. The only exception to this view ia a small military seolion which is anxious to strike a decisive blow in Afghanistan, at what is considered by them to bo an opportune moment for suoh stops. Ottawa, Feb. 26.âTho government will make an alteration in the tariff increasing tho duty on American hard and meas pork. A potition circulated by tho Oanadian pork packers and signed by 2,000 farmers was presented to the minister of customs to-day. It sets forth that the exolusion of the American hog product will revive Canadian industry. A government Bupporter says thnt these representations will be successful. The bill respecting the Kootenay and Athabasca Railway was read n third time and passed. The amendment to the Extradition Act to be introduced by Mr. Weldon promises to be supported by the government. It is a liberal measure, and if carried promises to carry dismay into the ranks of the boodlers as a provision will probably make it retroactive so as to affect the American fugitives already in Canada A schedule of extraditable offences is addod to the bill. It applies to all fucitiues except political offenders, and provides for the extradition of criminals from any country with which Great Britain has no extradition treaty affecting Oanada. In cases where treaties already exist, criminals will be surrendered for offences in the proposed sohedule and not named in the treaties, Winfield, Iowa, Feb. 25.âThe house of Thomas Innis waa destroyed by fire last night. Innis' mother-in- law, Mrs. Torbett, aged 60, and his daughter, 11 years of age, was burned to death. The remainder of the family, consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Innis and six children, escaped in their night-clothes. London, Feb. 26.âln the houae ot commons to-day, Mr. Thos. Sexton gave notice that he would introduce a bill to amend the laws relating to contempt of court. This announcement was received with cheors by the opposition. Mr. John Morley moved the amendment in reply to the queen's address of which he gave notico on Thursday. The amendment condemns the administration of the law in Ireland as unjust nnd oppressive and asks that measures be adopted to content the Irish and re-establish a real union of Great Britain and Ireland. In support of his amendment Mr. Morley made a speeoh. He asked why, if as the government claimed, the condition of affairs in Ireland was better, the proceedings against the Irish members of parliament were now more frequent? Mr. Balfour replied to Mr. Morley. As he rose, cries of "Pigott" greeted him and tho speaker was obliged to insist upon order being maintained. The secretary's speech was a strong defence of the government's course and n denial of the inhuman treatment of the prisoners in Ireland. He declared lhat prisoners under the coeroion laws ought to be treated as ordinary criminals till the charges against them were proved unfounded. He declared that wherever the "plan of campaign" had operated, the condition of Ireland under the government's measures to maintain the law had greatly improved. At every reference to conspiracy Mr. Balfour was interrupted with renewed cries of "Pigott," "Pigott." Mr. Morley severely condemned the conduct exhibited by the administration in Ireland during the last few monthB. He especially referred to the uncalled for arrests of the Irish memben. "The time ia fast coming," said he, "when an irresistible appeal will ascend from the nation, asking her majesty, the queen, to recur to the sense of the people so that they may decide upon the great issues which are now dividing the government." During the debate Mr. Sexton saw Houston, the witness against Parnell, within the precincts of the house and indignantly protested against his presence. The speaker upheld Mr. Sexton and later it was announced tliat Houston's name had been removed from the list of persons privileged to the lobby. San Franoisoo, Feb. 26.âThe fol- lowing is now the scoro of the leaders in the walking match: Moore, 405 miles; Howarth, 400; Hart, 389; Pat Guerrero, 352; Vint, 362; Campana, 332; Leahy, 286. Washington, Fob. 26.âThe proBt- dent-elect and party arrived here at 2:35 p. tu. nnd stopped at tho freight depot on Maryland avenue and Oth Btreet, where carriages were in waiting to convey the members of the party to the quarters reserved for them at the Arlington Hotel. Washington, Feb. 26.âThe train bearing president-elect Harrison and party stopping at a numberof places on the road and Gen. Harrison was greeted everywhere by large and enthusiastic crowds. London, Eeb. 26.âPigott has confessed that the alleged Parnell letters, upon which the hopes of the -Times wus based, are forgeries. This morning when the Parnell commission reassembled Sir Chas. Russell said ho lud a statement to make. He then caused a sensation by saying that on Saturday Pigott wont to Labouchere's office and in the presence of George Augustus Sala signed a confession that the Parnell letters were forgeries. Russell after making this statement applied to Presiding Justice Hannen for a warrant for Pigott's arrest. Sir James Hannen said that the warrant would be ready in an hour. The Times' counsel then aaked if they would proceed with their case. Attorney-General Webster replied that they had no other witness, and that it would be necessary for them to consider what course they would take, and alao whether they would reaume any part of the case. Pigott waa called to the stand and the court waited for him to take his place. The witness, however, did not appear and tho counsel was asked where he was. The latter replied that Pigott had left his hotel laat night at 11 o'olock and that he (counsel) was ignorant of his present whereabouts. This statement caused a groat aenaa- tion, and the prevailing opinion was that Pigott had made his escape, Hannen then Baid that the court would stand adjourned for half un hour to allow the witness to appear. If Pigott does not come at the expiration of that time his papors at the hotel will probably bc soized. Sir Charles Russell stated to the court that he ponosaed letters and documents which fixed Pigott aa the forger of the letters. He also said Pigott had confessed to Solicitor Lewis that he was the forger. Labouchore and Mr. Parnell, both of whom were present, would corroborate his statement regarding Pigott's confession. Pigott, uninvited, called at Labouchere's offico on Saturday and said that he desired to confess. La- bouchere would not listen to him unless a witness was present, whereupon witnesses were called, including Sala. Pigott made the confession aa Btated. The confession of the forger was then produced. In it Pigott admits he forged all the letters ascribed to Egan, Parnell, Davitt and O'Kelly and also admits he perjured himself before the commission. Attorney- General Webster statod that yesterday morning Shannon read a letter from Pigott and he would call Shannon to prove it if tho Parnell counsel desired. Russell Baid he regretted he had not heard of tho letter earlier. "Whatever course Sir Richard Webster takes," continued he, "we propose lo pursue our own. We insist upon a thorough investigation of the matter, as it is deliberately charged that behind Pigott and Houston there has been a foul conspiracy; added ta all this is the fact of Pigott's escape," Solicitor Soames, the Times' counsel, here emphatically denied he had done anything to assist Pigott's escape. Sir Charles Russell continued, "Pigott, in the presence of Sala, signed a confession that these documents (indicating the letters) were forgeries, and that he was the forger. This written confession was sent to Lewis, Parnell's solicitor, who yesterday returned the confession to Pigott, saying that Parnell refused to have anything to do with him." Shannon, the Dublin solicitor, who assisted the Times in constructing its case, was then called to witness. Shannon testified that Sunday night Pigott came to him and gave him a written statement denying the statement he had made on Saturday to Labouchere that he bad forged all the letters. The first batch Pigott declared he believed to be genuine; the second batch, including two of Parnell's letters, was forged by himself and Casey; the third batch, which included those of DaWtt and O'Kelly, were similarly forged. Pigott added in his statement to Shannon that be now. having stated the truth, and confessed before the world, the Times should deal leniently with him. Sir Charles Russell cross-examined Shannon, who stated in answer to a question that be toofe no stepi to prevent Pigott from escaping, but that he fully expected to seo him appear to-day in court. Concerning Pigott's disappearance, many believe he has been driven by remorse, despondonoy or fenr to commit suicide on aocount of the unfortunate outcome of his testimony. Others assert with great positiveness that he has escaped from the country with the connivance of the Times. Those who hold this view assert that the Times ia now anxious to withdraw the whole case from further investigation, and that the disappearance of Pigott is tho flrat step taken by the managers of that journal toward that end. When the special commission resumed this morning tbe court room was packed, and had been bo from the hour the doors opened; so were the passages leading to it and the street before the courts. The police had difficulty in keeping the roadway clear for traffio, and sidewalks open for pedestrians, so great was the crowd. The anxiety to see and hear Pigott was intense, not only in the vicinty of the commission but throughout tbe city. All the evening papers were prepared to iaaue twenty editions. Extraordinary scenes were expeoted and everybody felt that the futuro of the Times proaecution was to be decided to-day in court. AU were ailent when the judges entered and with more than usual solemnity took their Beats. The beginning of tho proceedings was awaited with painful interest. It was noticed Pigott was not present, and while all eyes were turnod to the dour by whioh he was expected to enter, Sir Oharles said he had an important com munication to make. He then pro duced and read the written statement of Richard Pigott. Chicago, Fob. 26.âThe following cablegram was received here this morning by Alex. Sullivan: "London, Feb, 16, Alexander Sullivan, Chicago: Pigott has bolted. It is the general belief here that the Times and the government have paid him to clear out. (Signed) Davitt." R. J. ARMSTRONG, SBLAXSR IN Choice Family Groceries! FINEST CREAMERY BUTTER A SPECIALTY. LaTorad-or herrings, "Mlacikerel, Salt Cod, -^r-nrio-ctr's "CTnc. Hams, -^rrcio-ur's TXnc. Bacon. Flour. Bran. Snorts, rarHIGHEST PRICKS PAID FOR FARM PRODUCE. noidwiy Scoullar-Armstrong Block, Columbia St. 9 td o IK-A-TIE IliTO IEQTT.AJL. Get Our Prices and See the Goods. One Car of these Plows to Arrive about the 20th inst. F.C. Strickland* Co. WEBSTER'S BUILDING, FRONT STREET, WESTMINSTER. dwno2tc RAND BROS. Real Estate, Insurance and Financial OFFICIll NEW WESTMINSTER, TSS^T VANOOUVER, CORNER CORDOVA AND ABBOTT STREETS. âANIK- ANDERSON BLOCK, GRANVILLE 8TREET. LONDON, ENG. .07 CANNON ST. Farming Lands^Town Lots OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS FOR SALE. A writer in the Washington Critic says : A naval officer, talking of the Samoan affair the other day, told me that even in this trouble the shadow of a woman could possibly be seen. The deposed King Malietoa Laupepe was blessed with a tall and graceful (laughter. She was the beauty of the island aristocracy, and was specially admired by the young officers of tho German men-of-war. About the time the Germans were beginning to provoke her father Miss Laupepe was invited to attend a ball on board the German ship, but she sent a regret, although theretofore a dear lover of the dancers of tlie German. A few days after Bhe accepted the invitation of the officers of the American man-of-war Adams to grace their ball with her royal presence, and the German officers were deeply incensed at the slight put upon their country. The capture and deportation of their king, her father, followed quickly, and as the boat which conveyed him toshoro to the ship reached the anchorage of the Adams the German sailors rowed completely round the Yankee vessel with taunting cheers, in order to remind the Americans that the slight was avenged, Business Property. Lot facing on Columbia and Front Sts., iu central portion of the city; soveral buildings bring good rent -822,000.00. Lot 4, Block 7, near Lytton Square, Alixl.12 feet, fronting on Columbia and Front Sts.-$6,000.00. Corner Lot on Columbia St., 33x66 feetâ $4,000.00. AlsoâLot and Building with stock of Goods, one of the best business stands in the city. ImprovedResidential Property Lot 15, Block 13; two houses rented at paying figuresâ$4,600.00. Lot 20, Block 28; corner lot on Agnes St., with 2 good houses, House and Lot on Lome St,, near Col- umbia-81200.00. . Lots 4, 5 & 6, Block 19; good house, garden, ftc; oholoe residence property -â¢5,000.00. Comer Lot on Columbia St,; fenced and cleared-11800.00. Dootor Rowan, aged 69, port physi cian at Quebec, died yesterday. Vacant Residential Property, Lot 1, Block 28; corner lot on Agnes St. fino residence site-$1200.00. Lot 1, Alice Gardens; corner lot nur Columbia St.- $700.00. Lota on Melbourne Stroet, neu St, An- drew's, at 9250.00. Lot 6, Louise Gardens; beautiful atiouâ8600.00. Lot 30, Clinton Placc-8400.00. Lots 29 & .10, St. Andrew's Squareâ $800,00. Lots on St. Andrew's St,, near Queen's Avenueâ$500.00 each, Lots on Mary, Pclham and St. John's Sts.; excellent for residencesâ$500.00 to $600.00. Lots on Montreal, Douglas and Halifax Sts,; fine views and well situ- atedâ$300.00 to $400.00. Lot on Melbourne St., near Clintonâ $200.00. Lot 9, Sub-Block 10; fine residence lotsâ $175,00 to 8225.00. 3 choice Lets on St. Andrew's St., at low figures. Speculative Property. Lota in Subdivisions cf Lota 4 and 7, Sub-Block 9-875.00 to $100.00; and Lota in Subdivisions of Lots 7,8 and 11, Sub-Block 12 -$35.00 to $100.00. Theso lota are all finely situated ud will doubtless aoon be thickly settled. Lots in WestminBter Addition at $16.00 to $50.00. One-half acre Lots near the City, at $85,00 to $60,00. dwaulltc Weekly British Columbian Wednesday Moraine Feb. 27. 1889. Late Despatches. IHE DOMINION PARLIAMENT. Ottawa, Feb. 19. âThe house sat to-night until 11:30 p. m. discussing the appropriations for the penitentiaries. Tho opposition made a free and easy criticism of the expenditures and alleged that a large portion of theso monies were expended in luxuries by wardens and other officials, moro particulurly in connection with the Manitoba penitentiary. The minister of justico stilted incideiitly that tbe question of the employment of convict labor in penitentiaries would before the lapse of another year be of considerable importance; but tlmt in the meantime the convicts would all be steadily and profitably employed. This indicates a change iu lhe government policy and promises to give rise to further discussion. Several of the Northwest members complained of the â mall salaries of the judges in that district. Sir S. D. Thompson refused to enter into a discussion until these items were reached. Mr. Oook, a liberal member, will introduce the following resolution next week: That the parliament of Oanada in In the year 1882 adopted a humble address to her majesty the queen, expressing a hope that a just measure of home rule should be granted to the people of Ireland and that in the year 1886 by a resolution of the house of commons, the sentiment of said address to her majesty was earnestly reiterated and the nope again expressed that such a measure would be passed by the Imperial parliament. That in the year 1887 by a resolution of the house of commons, profound regret was expressed at the introduction of the Coercion Bill for Ireland into the Imperial house of commons and the hope was expressed that a measure so subversive of the rights and liberties of her majesty's subjects in Ireland might not become law and a further hope was expressed (hat instead of the Ooercion Bill a substantial measure of home rule would be granted to Ireland; but that the rights and liberties of her majesty's subjects in Ireland have been subverted by the Coercion Bill, against which tlie house protested in the yoar 1887; that coercion, the Irish legislation in the Imperial parliament and the administration of Irish affairs in accordance therewith have aroused among the Irish and the people of the United States a state of feeling which prejudicially effects the relations between the Dominion and the United States; that this state of feeling in the United States conduced to the recent rejection of the fisheries and extradition treaties and militates powerful against suoh an amicable settlement of all questions in dispute between Oanada and the United States as well as promote in a high degree the welfare of her majesty's subjects in Oanada that granting home rule to Ireland will not only gratify her majesty's loyal subjects in the Dominion but will materially assist to establish on an enduring basis profitable and perfectly friendly relations betweon the Dominion and the United States with the effect of relieving her majesty's government from dangerous complication. That the present resolutions be forwarded to tho Marquis Salisbury, to Mr. Gladstone, M. P. P., and to Mr. Parnell, M. P. labouchere's cable. London, Feb. 20.âThe Emperor William will come to England early in July to visit the queen. In all probability the Empress Frederick will also be at Windsor during her son's stay there. According tn present arrangements the Empress Victoria Augusta will not come to England with her husband. It is highly probable, however, that Prince Bismarck will accompany the emperor on his expedition. queen's drawing room. I hear there has been a regular muddle about the new court dress. The real reform would be to have the drawing-rooms at night, whicli would be a rational and most popular arrangement. I feel certain that the queen will be the last soverign who will continue to hold afternoon drawing-rooms, to lhe great inconvenience, discomfort and danger of those of her female subjects who deem it expedient to pay thoir duty at court. rudoli'h's friends. The emperor of Austria has dismissed the principal oflicers of the late crown prince's household, and a liunibor of his entourege are disgraced and banished from the court. Count Hoyos, who is reÂ«arded as the principal culprit, is going to Central Africa. The emperor proposes to send Princu Phillip of Saxo-Cobuurg Kohary to England in May next to deliver up to the queen the lato Archduke Rudolph's insignia of the garter. It may be, however, this project will not be carried out for tho fewer royal visitors that come from abroad the better the queen is pleased. IN WHITE MARBLE. The monument to the Emperor William in the chapel at Oharlottenberg is to be of pure white marble, in order that it may match the famous statues of his parents, who are alao buried here. Tbo aarcophagua, which ia to be richly ornamented, will be surmounted by a recumbent effigy of the emperor in white marble. BACK TROOBLES. Birmingham, Ala., Feb. 20.âLast night a negro mob went to the house of a white miner named Cochrane, who had severely handled several negro -miners in the light during the day. They broke into the houae expeoting to find Cochrane and hang him. He had received warning of their coming, however, and had fled with hia wife â tnd children. The mob made a wreck of hia furniture, firing about fifty shots â¢bout the houae and ahattenng all doom and windowa. They left a nooaed rope hanging on his door knob, on which was a card written : "To be used to hang Jim Cochrane when he comes back here." Cochrane bas organized a white force and started for the mines. A bloody conflict is feared, as all parties are excited. County officers have gone to quell the trouble. GLADSTONE ARRIVES HOME. London, Feb. 20.âMr. Gladstone arrived here this afternoon in excellent health. He had a hearty welcome at Charing Cross station from many distinguished friends and crowds of people, MURDEROUS PLOT. London, Feb. 20. The Scotland yard officials have received information leading to the general beliof in police circles that the "Invincibles" are engaged in perfecting the details of a most desperate plot to murder several of the high officials nf the government. So circumstantial are the stories poured into the ears of the police officials that even Lord Salisbury is impressed with the belief of their genuineness, and notwithstanding his persistent refusal hitherto to permit himself to be guarded by officers he was to-day placed under the protection of the police. PARNELL COMMISSION. London, Feb, 20. âHouston, in his evidence, said that Pigott told him to whom several of the letters were ad dressed. He did not regard Pigott's statements aa a very rare occurrence, because he only represented what otber people had said. He understood Pigott got the second batch of letters from some friends that supplied him with tho first instalment. Piuott wrote to the witness that he had been coerced in Mr. Soame's oflice into making a statement, and under falso pretences. Motes of Pigott's conversation with Eugene Davis were then rend. In these notes it appeared that Euan told Davis that in Paris in 1881, Parnell, O'Kelly, Dillon, Brennan and Harris had agreed that England's power could be neutralized only by the removal of her lending men. After Parnell's arrest Egan urged the Fenians to activity. Egan was invariably consulted as to the projected murders. Egan said his only regret was that they had not begun tho work earlier. There was a plot to niurder the Prince of Wales and Mr. Gladstone at the carnival nt Cannes, but it was not carried out. Houston's testimony being concluded, Pigott entered the witness-box. He was conspicuously well droBsed and had the appearance of a benevolent old gentleman of about 60. He testified that he was a member of the supremo council of the Fenian's Brotherhood and belonged tn the Irish Republican Brotherhood until 1881 Parnell was a member of the supreme council of the I.R.B. The Irishman and Flag of Ireland were sold in 1879 to a company in which Parnell and Egan were shareholders. The League undoubtedly provided the money to buy both papers. Later Egan said that he proposed to render tbe lives of the English officials not worth an hour's purchase. Pigott remarked that Parnell was aware of the proposal. DOMINION PROHIBITION. Ottawa, Feb. 21.âAfter recess the house reaumed the debate on Mr. Jamioson's prohibition resolution and the amendments thereto. Mr. Wood's amendment that the vote uf the people ahould be taken and that the liquor manufacturers should be compensated if it was adopted, was lost. 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FOR SALE. tot 437, in the Municipality or Cliillfwlmek, CONTAIN INO 166 AKK8 OF OOOD cliiy loam; nbont,70ncres elfl.ireri nnd ftinned wllli k>>od fencing; jjooii bfmrlug orchard, small frame liouse, xtto barn am) citable; uiÂ»ml water, holli woll and creok;faolnBtiii Frnnor il.varwIMi good Kteiunbtmf. hiiitiiug. Price, $4,00(1, liberal terms. Apply to E, OKEYBLL, no8dlt.*wtc Clillliwhitck. IJ. C. HENRY V. EDMONDS, Conveyancer, Notary Public, UND AND INSURANCE ACENT, McKenzie St., ScwWcstmlusier, B.O. Vnluablo Building and Manufacturing Riles for Sale or Lease ln the cities of New Westminster and Vancouver. Farms fnr Sale. Money to Lonn on good Renl Estate se curlty at reasonable rates, mhjdmlww Hagyards YELLOW OIL1 cure: rheumatism FREEMAN', -=^WQRH POWDERS Art pleasant to late. Contain their turn Purgatin. Is a safe, sure and effectual dtstroj/erofwormsinChildrentrAdults, CASTORIA for Infants and Children. 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Having learned tin business thoroughly from some of the finest Horologers in England, and since then managed the watch-repairing departments of a few of the best firms on the continent of America, is a sufficient guarantee of good workmanship. Formerly manager for nearly 8 years of the well-known firm of Savage k Lyman, Montreal. Charges Moderate, Montreal, Dec, 1887.âUr. F. Crake.âAndw. Robertson, Esq., Chairman ol Montreal Harbor Commissioners, aays: "I never found a Watchmaker who did so well for me as you did whon in Montreal, and I am sorry you are not here to-day." dwapttto Douglas & Deighton. MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF HARNESS, SADDLES and BRIDLES Â¥HIPS, SADDLEWARE, ETC. Colonial Block, Columbia Street, New Westminster, B. C. SEND IN YOUR ORDERS. ALL WORK OF THE BEST MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP. PRICES LOW. noldwly C. McDONOUGH, (LUNDBOM'S BUILDINO, FRONT STREET) xemjtxjmat in- GENERAL MERCHANDISE! Constantly oa Hand an Extensive Stook of Dry floods, Groceries, Boots A Shoes, Hats ds Caps, Crockery, Glassware, dc. -KSKT'B So BOTCB' BTTITS. Great Variety ol Household Artiolea. Alao, GRAIN, SEEDS, POTATOES, LIME and GENERAL STORES. >. B.-Farm Produce bought at market ratea or aold on commission. lasvOrdcrs (rom the Interior promptly attended to. dwjesto "â "A^KHCXOWr. DRESSMAKING At HISS JENNINGS', (Late or England) Comer ol Ohuroh and Columbia Streets, NBW WESTMINSTER US-Satisfaction guaranteed, dwfo7to WM. McCOLL, CHOICE Family Groceries And PROVISIONS, âALSOâ A WELL-SELECTED STOCK OF DRYCOODS AND FURNISHINGS. AT THE LOWEST PRICES. LUNDBOHH'S BLOOK, Colnmbla Street, New Westminster. noldwly Dominion Lands. Itr YOU ARE PAYING FOR YOUR Pre-emption or torrent ot Mining or Grazing Land, or buying Farm, Mining or any land from the Dominion Government, DO NOT PAY GASH But pny in SCRIP and save a large discount. Scrip con be obtained In large or small quantities from ALL0WAY & CHAMPION; WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, OB FROH TIIK BANK OF BIIITISII COLUMBIA, NEW WESTMINSTER dwmliBtc X < tf D â < tf tf D o h O -I o z a. CO IâI Pi Ph tn M Â§*3 uÂ« . 3 Wl O *3 <"Â£- c-,. *"" ,Â«- 43-0 u a, "SOW â M Rl Scrit/) SHH .Sf-HU â Â£- I5* J3 Â°-0 . C Â« rt tn v Ui â ptj ID Pi H Hi vt, Pi <3C CO. Real Estate, INSURANCE AMD Financial Agents Purchase Sell and Lease Property, Collect Rents, Make Loans on Mortgages, And transact all BusinesB relating to Real Estate. âAGENTS FORâ london Assurance Corporation. Connecticut Fire Insnrance Co. of Hartford. london and Lancashire Life Assurance Co. Canton Insurance Offlce! Ld. (Marine) OFFICES: Columbia St., New West'r. 41 Qovernment St., Victoria .NOTICE. A NY ONE WHO WISHES TO SECURE J a partially Improved (arm at a bar- gain should apply to the undersigned, who has deoided to dispose or his homestead. The quality ot the land ls flrst- class. The looation ls all thit can be desired. Railway station, steamboat landing,, postofflce, churohes, and sohool are ln the immediate neighborhood. The property will be r-old cheap. JOHN FITZPA.TRIOK, " Port Haney. VANCOUVER CITY Foundry^ MachineWorks q-IHE PROPRIETORS OF THESE' X works have much pleasure In notifying their friends and the publio lhat they nre now prepared to receive and promptly execute any orders for work in tlielr line with which they may be favored. A.McKELVIE, Mechanical Manager. Vanoouver, B.C., 8th May, 1888. dwmyistc B. C. MoBnaental Works CHURCH STREET. alex. hamiltonJproprietor ! The above Works are re-opened and in ' addition to the present marble stook j will shortly receive several Monuments of the finest ABERDEEN k NEW BRUNSWICK GRANITE. w'e27to POUT HAMMOND NURSERY Fruit Trees, Ornamental Trees, i Small Fruits, And GABDEN 8T00K' on hand In great variety. Everything flrst-class and furnished ln good shape. na. Send 15 cts, for valuable 80-pnge De- ecrlptive Catalogue with 8 beautiful colored plates. Prioe Lists sent free. dwdeWto O. W. HENRY, Port Hammond, B. C. MAJOR & PEARSON Real Estate Brokers and Financial Agents. AGENTS FOR Confederation Lire Aaaociation or Toronto. Koyal and Lancashire Fire Inanr- ance Companies. â¢a.Valuable Lots for sale ln the Oity and District of Westminster; and choice Lots in the City of Vancouver. Porsons wishing to buy or sell city or rural property should communicate with us. Offloes: Bank of B.C. building, opposite poalofflce, Westminster, and Hastings St., Vancouver. dwapieto I. UeonarMo. 380-332 CORDOVA STKEBT, VANCOUVER. B.C. Importers and Dealers in MACHINERY or ALL SESOBITIOltB. MARINE W0RK~A SPECIALTY. dwde20to WILL CURE OR RELIEVE BILIOUSNESS, DIZZINESS, DYSPEPSIA, -R0PSY, INDIGESTION, FLUTTERING JAUNDICE. OF THE HEART, ERYSIPELAS, ACIDITY OF SALT RHEUM, THE STOMACH HEARTBURN, DRYNESS HEADACHE, OF THE SKIN, And every specks of disease arising from disordered LIVt.i',-, KIDNEYS, STOMAOH, BOWI'-LB OH ULOOD, T. H1LB0RK 4 (50., p'**''*USonto W.J.WALKER&CO. BANK BUILDINGS, Mary Street, New Westminster, B.C. 14 CURE ROM, HALIFAX, ENGUND. CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS AND AUDITORS, CONVEYANCERS, REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE AGENTS, STOCK AND SHARE BROKERS. London and Lancashire Fire and Brltlah Umpire Life Insnrance Companies. If ew Weatmlnster Bnlldlng Society. Accountant's Offlee, Diocese of N.W. City Auditors, 18Â«0, UST and ISSi. ADVISE CLIENTS IN THE BUYING AND SELLING OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE OITY AND DISTRIOT, and other monetary transactions. Have several good Investments on their books, and all new oomers will do well to oall before doing businesa elsewhere, dwSdoly
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