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THE BRITISH COLUMBIAN IB PUBLISHED Every Wednesday & Saturday* — BT — 0. ROBSON & CO. OFFICE, GOLUMHA STKEET. ENTUM! TO Ell- TORM sKO BUJISIH DtPA.TK.NT THIOUOH T. >. PuutoM k tn. Book k Imiiwiy Store. TEKMS.-By Msll, $3.jye»ri $160 for 6 mo..I 11 for 3 moa.; payslrle In Ad.snco. Dell.ererl by Osrrler or Agent, II per qnsrter, paysble qaulerlj to Curler or Agent, AOINTS T. N. HlBIH * Co. VlOTOWs. T. R. f EA.MH k CO T«U. LP. FUSE* AdTertl.l»g Agent, 91 Knrrlr.nt's BleBsnge, isn FnindKO, l.suthorlaed to receive Advertisement, Air tht. psper. THIS PAPER Kt'; NewipMvr AdTertlilng Barest! (10 tther* rivnrtliing contracts may be i tdvartUiDioi NEW YOMK. Spruco St.), Hide for It la Iht fritieh tfotttmbiitn. Wodn.sel.jr Moral.., Kov. M. IW. current Events snd Opinions. The Italian government hits recently published some interesting figures which go far to show the progress education has made in that country within' a very few years. The budget of public instruction has risen from 16,300,000 in 1871 to 30,400,000 in 1883; the number of schools from 21,353 in 1861 to 42,510 in 2881; and the number of pupils in the same time from 1,008,- 674 to 4,928,700. There are, moreover, 701 gymnasiums or secondary schools with 3,674 professors and 41,124 scholars, and having a five years' course of study. Above these again are 298 colleges with 1,601 professors and 11,133 students, and a three years' course of study. There are also 383 technical schools, with an attendance of 22,120. Lastly come the Royal Universities, 18 in number, registered in 1881, 10,502 students. The two most important are Turin with 2,651 students, and Naples with 2,851. In addition to all these thero are 21 high schools and independent universities with un aggregate of 1,948 students. VOLUME 26 NEW WESTMINSTER, B. 0., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1884. NUMBER 42 #or gale or to |t«nt. FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET ON AGNES STREET, WITH OR WITH- out Bonrd, Apply at thii Office. r°tMpV HEAVY WORK OXEN VOU Sale. Apyly at THIS OFFICE. noI2to A Montreal dispatch snys: There is a report in railway circles and among politicians to-day, that the syndicate are trying to come to some terms with the Montreal Ocean Shipping Co. for the use of several of their steamers for tlie Chin ii-Japan trada The story is given prominence to in an article today in the Times, in which it points out that Sir John and Mr. .Stephen are endeavoring to negotiate a loan of 810,000,000, with .the aid of Mr. Andrew Allan,,who, for the use of some of the Allan stoumerR, is to be1 recouped with 4,000,000 acres of picked land:in the northwest, and to tlie building of his northwest railway, a guaran*- tee of 2_- per cent interest on the loan of $10,000,000 is to be secured by the Allan Co, It is also said that the Dominion government will be asked to give a subsidy for the steamship line to Japan from §250,- 000 to ^400,000 per annum. As a prominent politician and railway man said to-day, this scheino will consolidate the C, P. R. and Montreal Ocean Steamship Oo. and make it -he strongest monopoly in the world, able to dictate terms to all the United States lines nud the government The result is not a mere party vie tory. There is no reason to doubt that Mr. Cleveland comprehends fully the circumstances under wliich he has been elected. Those circumstances secure to him a freedom of action which is most desirable in the situation, but • which other conditions in the campaign and the election would have seriously limited. Mr. Cleveland is attached to his party, but his whole career proves his profound conViction of the truth of his remark that public office is a public trust. Tlie trust which has been confided Ao him is that of clean and upright administration upon principles -and by methods which he has already shown that lie approves, The old tradition of parties that a change of administration imports a olean sweep of the civil service ia uot fUrndition wliich he has accepted. ' The same regard for the principle, of.public office as a public trust which he hns shown at Albany he will ok serve in Washington, and all the more because it is his fidelity to that principle at Albany which has really transferred him to Washington. It is a great advantage to the country that Governor Cleveland has learned from his official career that, dependence upon the good sense and honest patriotism of the intelligent people is a surer reliance than subservience to. mere party politicians.—Harpm''s Weekly, jyi. B. J. OFFERIIAV9, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, OO20U' Kamloops, II. O. DR. H. E. LANGI8, Graduate of Victoria College, C'oboun*, Ontario Offico: ROOM 20, COLONIAL HOTEL, Entrance on Olarkson atreet. nolZto 31 H. MATI1ERH, M. D, mcE—Temporarily in Wise's building, Front streot. Rksidknck—St. John atreet, opposite the Public Sohool, New Westminster. mhlMfl C, K. TREW, Rl. D, H. C. P. * S., O. PHYSICIAN & SURGEON. Surgeon B. C, Penitentiary, Surgeon New Wi'Httnlnnter -Tall, Coroner for the Distriot, OFFICE- -Corner of Clarkson and MuKt'tizle Streets, Residence, Mary St, se-15-tc The election places in the presidency a man whose public career has made him universally known as a thoroughly courageous, honest, and independent magistrate. Ke is a Democrat, but a Democrat whose party and political relations have been little considered in the general confidence in liis integrity and public Bpirit. He was chosen Mayor of Buffalo by Republican and Democratic votes; a similar union made him governor of New York by an enormous majority; and the same combination has now elected him to the presidency. His election was impossible without the vote of New York, and his success in Now York is due to the independent He- publican vote. The result proves what tho situation has long suggested, that there is a serious decline of publio confidence in the Republican party. The vote for Mr. Blaine in New York would have shown a startling decrease of the Republican vote if the loss had not been supplied by the most disreputable elements of the Democratic vote. Even among those who voted for Mr. Blaino there were thousands and thousands of stanch Republicans who voted with the utmost reluctance; and Massachusetts, the strongest of Republican states, cast a majority of her votes against the Republican candidate, and the state was carried by a meagre plurality only. There was nothing more striking in the election than the character of the vote whioh the Republicans lost and that which the Democrats gained. The secession from the Republican candidate was composed of the most representative of original Republicans of the highest character, Intelligence, and patriotism—a secession springing neither from personal feeling, disappointed ambition, nor eager self-seeking, The folly of supposing that the objections to Mr. Blaine's candidacy were of a kind that would be overlooked by conscientious Republicans has been fully demonstrated, and the party has beeu admonished in the most impressive manner that there is a host of Republicans who require something more than a regular . nomination to secure their support Ills Last Bet. BURDETTE NO LONGER BETS ON ELECTIONS. I did not bot nny money on the recent election in Ohio, It has heen many years sinco I upheld my political principles by coining them for base drachmas. A drachma, dear, ia a spud, and a spud is a Lewis door, which door is un open sesame to the best society. Yoars ago, whon I was young and charming, rather a trifle more young than I was much more charming, I bet n box of cigars with a political foe, but an esteemed personal friend, on the election of Mr. Hayes. To give htm a bIiow for hia white alloy, I bet him a hat on thu result in New York. Tho returns promptly decided that I lost tlio hat, and tho United States Congress and the high joint arbitration commission, after gravoly considering the question for many weeks, finully informed me that I hnd won the box of oigars, I never dreamed tbat such a simple bet would throw the republic into such a painful state of suspense, excitement, and confusion. I said then that nevor again would I thoughtlessly tamper with the pence nnd happiness of my-country, though all my political foos'went bareheaded and I had to pick 'tin stubs for my personal smoking all the days of our respective and respected lives, I paid my hat bet. I went to the butter with my friend and had his head blocked for a special order. His blocked head fairly swam with joy when I told him I wot going to have a hat made specially for him. He said: "Robert—" The sober, solemn truth ia, he said, "Bob," but that doesn't look well in print, and I hate the name anyhow. "Robert, if you win the cigars, which Heaven forbid, I will go to Havana and make them myself." I knew he would not, far better than he did. I knew it. The hat was made under the personal supervision of the hatter, by and with the advice and eonsent of myaelf. It was a sleek, shiny hal. It was about eighteen inches high and as symmetrical as a stovepipe. It was the same size all the way up. The brim was about an inch and a quarter wide, fiat and straight as a silver dollar. It was the awfullest hat. Strong men shuddered when they saw it. I don't believe such a hat ever was mode before, or behind. Well! I gathered about a score of our mutual friends. We got the band out, set the hat on top of a dry goods box in an open wagon, and paraded down to my friend's store, and I pre* sonted the hat with an elaborate and ornate address. Men said it was the greatest effort of my life. I think it was. It not only fatigued me, but people who heard it said it made them tired alio. My friend's remarks in reply were very brief, but suffused with emotion. He took the hat, labelled it with my name, and exhibited it in his window. When the court of arbitration at last decided the other bet, the band and the erowd came out again, and my foe presented me with a box of cigars. At the conclusion of the presentation speech, he proposed that wo smoke the weed of peace. I could not re* fuse. I faltered my thanks, llghtotj a oigar, and puffed twice or thrice. That waB nearly eight years agono, and yet sometimes I am aroused from the profoundest slumber in the dead of night by the lingering farowell of that cigar. A policeman, who accidentally happened to be awake that afternoon, came along and arrested me on a charge of disorderly conduct, arson and assault with intent to commit hydrophobia. The magistrate smelled my breath as I pleaded not guilty, and fined me 810. I went homo, and a committee of my neighbors waited on me at long range and gave me 24 hours to leave the State, I left the box of cigars on the office steps, and two tramps were fouiid dead beside it next morning. The board of health filed information against me for conspiracy, seized the cigars and throw them into the Mississippi river. All the fish betweon Burlington and Keokuk died that week, I took .down my shotgun, breathed into it, pointed it at a dog and he turned into a stone. I blew fiercely down the barrel of tha gun, intending to hunt for my foe. and the gun burst on the spot. I—but why recount the harrowing experiences of that weok of horror ? I only mention theae fow leading facts, because Truth with a big T is so sadly seldom during this campaign, and I wish to introduce a little of it to leaven or twelve tho canvasB.-— Burlington Hauikeue, —— , ,.—<•» Xmas Cards.—-The handsomest lot of Christmas Cards ever imported into British Columbia may now be seen at T, R. Pearson ft Co's. * H H, COOPER, B. A„M. D„ PHYSICIAN A SURGEON. OFFICE nnd REHIUENCE-Clmrob St. (next door to Knnnera' Home), nenr Columbia St., Now Westminster, B.O, OFFICE HOUHS-8to 10a.m.; Ito8and 6.80 to 8 p.m. Calls in town and country promptly attended to, fe2to DR. CHKADLE, DENTIST, Associated wltl. T)r. Welsh, onn be found nt his offlco, over D. R. Curtis & Co.'s drug store, Columbia street, Now Westminster, Offlce hours—From 0 a.m, to 12 m., and from 1 to 5 p.m. je21-te. pORBOtTLD A McCOLL, BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS, 4C. Offiob—■ MoKonzle street, Now Westminster, B. C. A. J. MCMILLAN, CIVIL HSS, LANS SM And DKAI IJIITriH IV BIJHVEYS and ESTIMATES MADE FOB THE IBIOATION, DRAINAGE AND RECLAMATION OF LAND. WBRinaE DESIGNS A SPECIALTY. on,, wllh w. II. FnlillnK, McKenzio Streot, ono door from Columbia St., Now Westminster. ooaiw HOWSE & RICKMAN LAND SURVEYORS, REAL ESTATE BROKERS Eto.. Eto. WISE'S BUILDING, Opposite O. P. N, Oo'a Wharf, NEW WESTMINSTER. J. BAGNALL, IMPORTER A MANUFACTURER OF AKD ALL KINDS OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, X/J1LJ. VISIT THE MAINLAND, aw on a Profeasional Tour, and will he happy to receive and execute ordors for all kinda of Musical Instruments, Pianos and Organs tuned or regulated. Favors from tlie Mainland, forwarded throqgli W. H. Keary, N. W., will re- coive prompt attention, jy28tc AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 100 columns and 100 engravings In enoh Issue. 4.1rd Year. $1.50 n Year. Send two ;ii! U, s. stamps for sample ORANGE JUPD CO. David Vf, Judd, Pres. 751 Broadway, New York. Jeh-to OANVAS8ER8 WANTED -FOR MY- PAI'inC STATES NAP, WA81IINGTOW Territory Hap, World Atlas. And other Publications. For particulars apply to JAR 0. HORIAM, 8 Now Montgomery HU, Han Francisco. ffloclm Tif inn AY * FRY, HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTERS, Groining, Rnlsomlning nnd Piipcr-Hnng- Itij*. Shop—Clarkson street, opposite the New Westminster Jail, New Westminster, Britisli Columbia. np2-tc pOYAL HOTEL, CENTREVILLE, CHILLIWHACK. First-Class accommodation for Travelers. MRS. M. A. HARPER, my21-'84-Iy Proprietress, M' HS, AI. A. HARPER, CENTREVILLE, CHILLIWHACK. Dry titnnU nntl Uroetflen, Milliner** and I'nury liaoils. ' >'-"H Flrst-Clnss Dressmaker In attciidnnno, my21-'M-ly H UGHE8 * ATKINSON, REAL ESTATE BROKERS And Conveyancers, Accounts collected nnd Loans Negotiated, Office, Columbia street, opposite tho Post Office, New Westminster, B.C. J. C. HtmilEfl, Notary Public. T.O. Atkinhon. ugoud, Cofflinission Merchant AND DEALER IN fiK7 QOODS, BROCE&ISS, CLOTBINt}, &c Will open about the 15th Inst, In Luiidbom's Block, Columbia SI. ''TIIK MEf-IIAmft' noSto GRANVILLE, Burrard Inlet, B. G. ALEX. JOHNSTONE, l'ROPRIETOR. (Jiysi-i) F. KIMBLE, CITY BAKER AN»— Produce Dealer. Columbia St., New Westminster. sentc C. D. RAND, Notaky Publio. Seal Estate Brokers, Conveyancers and Insurance Agents. Port Moody and New Westminster Property a specialty, OFFICE-Columbln Street, opposito Post Ofllce, New Westminster. B. 0. "--"- Jiyatc T. AUCTIONEER AND APPRAISER, Columbia Street New Westminster Parties desirous of disposing of their farms, etc., will do woll to place the same In the hands of tha nbovo. All commissions will receive prompt and careful attention. Best references given when required. mhl2*te "Hf H. FALDING, LAND, HOUSE AND GENERAL AGENT Accountant, Collector, Conveyancer, LIFE, FIRE A ACCIDENT IN& AGENT, Custom House Broker, A.-out for P. T, Johnston A Co.,Seedsmen, —--Vlctorm, And John Leahy, Brewer, Vletorla, OFKICEi McKenzie St, ono door from Columbia Rt, NEW WESTMINSTER, a C. apTO-to Every Han to his Own Business -A-. PHBLB, PRACTICAL CHEMIST& DRUGGIST, COLUMBIA STREET (OPP. COLONIAL HOTEL), NEW WESTMINSTER, B. 0. Physicians' Prescriptions sad Family Reclpw a Specialty. N. B. — Only Genuine Drug. used. Ovar twenty Years' experience. mr2S BOOTS and SHOES fBOM HEATH0RFS Boot & Shoe Manufactory, VICTORIA, AT VICTOBIA PEICES. R. THOMAS, S'wp under the new Oddfellow Hall, Columbia st., New Wcatminater. VV. R. CLARJCE, AUCTIONEER. APPRAISER ANO COMMISSION MERCHANT. Saleb Room, Fire-proof Building, Yates Street, VICTORIA, * BRITISH COLUMBIA. tT Liberal advances made on Consignments, To facilitate the sale of Real Estate, I bave complete maps of Victoria, Esquimalt, New Westminster and the Districts. N. B. Parties desirous of Belling their Stock, Stook in trade, or Funiture, and not wishing the trouble of an Auction Sale, can find a Cash Buyer by calling on the aboye. Office of the British Columbia Wire Works. All sorts of wire work done. Orders filled with neatness and dhtpatch. Office «r llarbar Master nnd Fort Warden. fBto COME AND SEE 6oo*I Times Em Cow Again, Soyil THE PKOPKIETOR. JAMES TURN. . .9"ihJ—_,"s "l"'" taken possession _____\__H___t_l- (routing on Coiumbin and church streets, opposite Eplscopnl Church, Oily of Now Westminster, fi. 0.j and now known ns the FARMER'S HOME," Will accommodate all his old friends and the public generally who favor him with 11 call, at old prices. Ronnl per dny, ,1,00; Bonrd per ween, 85.00; Minnie Meals, ii cents; Beds, 2S cents. Brff-fjoodllccommo- dntlon for Ladles and Families, ansifttc Fresh Cranberries PUT UP IN Barrels or 25 imp. Gallons, -AND- 1-2 Barrels of 12 Imp. Gallons. ASSOCIATION. «>riranl« Coital »l,ooo,»*l Full Gov'm't Deposit Head Office, Toronto, Canada A H0ME~C0MPANY, W. M. JONES, LOO-CKER, <SSC. MUD BAY, B. 0. PREPARED TO FURNISH all kinds ot Cedar Posts, Slats, Shakes, And anything In thecednrline, .*.« XoweltPvlVcl (Jyl2to) WE8T END Plain ami Fancy And Confectionery always on hand. R. T.WILLIAMS. OOK BINDER, PAPER RULER, and Blank Dook Manufacturer. B Mapa and Drawing Paper Mounted, Files of Magazines, Illustrated Papers, eto.t neatly and cheaply Bound. Government Street, Victoria, B. c. Fashionatle Oreuaakins &ltilliniryl M line: RS. DAVIDSON IS NOW PREPAR* .._ od to innko dresses and execute mll- nery in ttie latest American nnd Knglish Ityioi, UEsiDENCKt — Queen's Avenue, bolow Mr, Deane's, oolite This, Association merits the confidence the Public is reposing in it from the following FACTS:- The Security offered to policy holders Is unsurpassed by any Company doing busi- nam In Canada, It has no schemes of Insurance, but the wcll-CMtnbltsbed lines, hence tho polioy holders cannot bo misled as to thoir contracts. Its statements to the public enn be readily understood, Its cash statement show- Ink every Item ot Iwome and how expen- ltH position Isascortnlncdnnnunlly from a dotal tod valuation tn whicli every Hem olllablllty Is included. Its uroKress has been unexampled in the.history of Insurance in Canada, Us policies nre indisputable nfterthroc yoars, and non-forfcltnble after two yc existence, IU profits arc distributed upon nn equitable basis. The profits to one class of policy holders are not lessened to elve larger profits to uny other olass, which method affords superior advantages over the uniform bonus plan of distribution. Liberal ('•■ttltlaas as U BesMeareaad Travel. J. K. MncDONAM), Managing Director. T, R. PEARSON & GO. Agents, New Westminster, Je"-2mo-fllternate. KYLE* TILTON, FRONT STREET, eZTte New W«slvlasler. WALSH'S Tailoring Emporium HOST FASIUOXARLE I\ THK CITY. Opposito the Bank, Columbia street, New Westminster, B. C. [my20-tc. DEALERS IN - WOODS & TURNER, Co-o.ve3raaa.eer0, ■cal Estate Ageals, AmmA emneyen, Draaghltaitn, aad laaaraare Agents. Onr property lists ara now very complete, and we would call attention to the following selections, which we are en* allied to offer at very reasonable figured. Titles guaranteed: BOOKS, STATIONERY, Fancy Goods, &c, YALE, b. c. A LARGE STOCK ALWAYS ON J\ hum). Goods not lu stock will be ordered promptly. Newspaper* and Magasliies supplied from all parts of the world, by JuSltcl A. a. JOHNSTON, Manager. -ROVE CITY- NEW WESTMINSTER, B. C. The Only Fire-Proof Hotel in tne Oity, TRI! (WRY RFPARTIEffT IS UNDER THE CHARGE OP AN EXPERIENCED ARTIST. THE UNDERSIGNED BEGS LEAVE to UBOiinoe to tt. Publio tbat he hu purchMorl thojbove Hotel, where everything will bt found flret-class, «nd at reusonsble rites. Tkerirlon tnd Bleeping Apartments are under the superintendence of Mrs, Austin. Private Dining Rooms tor Ladies, Families and Private Parties, A Private Reading Boom, commodious, comfortably furnished, and well supplied with books and papers, is provided tor the use of guests. tr-BCXi : Is supplied with tbe choicest brands of Wines, Liquors, Cigars, Ac. Farm to Rent THE "BBOOKBDBST PLACE," .Ita- ated 8 miles from Ladnerrs LandlH and10 (rom New Westminster, consisting ot IM acres of Orst-class Und, well adapted tor (arming, and especially adapted (Or groslne purposes. Fine chance. Term. easy. Parties nro Invited lo .call and in- , sped crop. JlyBll FOR SALE, W. H. KEAKV Wishes to dispose of his sf.tf.nrry .mt, Book More rind the good will of Ihe bn.1- ncss. TERMS EASY, which can be obtained on application to T. J. Armstrong. March 31st, 1881. apJMc. JNO. AUSTIN, PKOl'KIKTOR. THE I FOR_SALE. gECONMIAND ENGINE (Cj Under, Shell Boiler. '' flMnoli Spalding Tooth Saw. . -Mion-c Wagon. 90tem%-lneh Steel Wire Rope. 4 Ox Yokes. Apply at DeBECK BROS. A OO. The nbove will he wid cheap, the Brunette Sawmill. noGte FOR SALE. 1440 ACRES CHOICE DELTA LANDS O MILES FROM LADNER'S O Landine, on the Trunk Wagon Road; two other roads runnlnrthroueh the premises. Apply to E. A. WADHAMS, de22tc Ladner's Land!ng,B.C, HASTINGS, B. I. ttnllvered otiny port of tho City, 3C3SX.X."*r BEOS., Coiumbin Street. Win. Moll Haste West Two Doors! milAT 18 TO SAY, HK HAS REMOVED X hlti wtill Ki-i<-(-ti-,l Hiui'k ot aenernl MerchHitillHelnto Lnndbom'g Block, Columbia St. Where he hopoRtn meet nil lilKold frlondn nmllotHof newonoB, Ho wInIh'h Io unit ittlentltiil to hi* splen- did Block of MEN'S CLOTHING -AND- Furnishing Goods JUST ARRIVED. Wills assortment or ttsMM'KBSK* AKD PlOVIIIIon cannot be bent In tins eity tor quality or prices, Olvohlm n cnll ond Judge (or yourselves, selSto Ut 20, block XXXII-good residence ■Ite. Subdivision of lot 10, block XXXV- 66.133 feet. Southwest' of bt 17, block XXXVI. NewlWestminster Suburbs, Lot. 7 .nd 8, block V—graded, cleared and fenced; adjoining: residence of W, 1). Townsend, Esq. 1-ots 08 and 70, block V. Subdivisions of lots I and 1!, block 6. Subdivisions of lots 10 .nd 'A block 7. New Westminster District. Good farme in all parts, j 16R acres oi^ False Creek road. 4 SO acres at Matsqui—-good dairy farm; highly improved; to be sold with itock nnd implements If desired. !Z00 aeres at Sumas—« splendid chance for dairy farmers. 243 acres near Ladner's Landing. 320 aores on Lulu Island, Fort Moody. A large and complete list, embracing alt parts of the Townsite. Land Surveying In all its branches; maps compiled, tracings prepared, and all descriptions of surveying carefully and promptly attended to. 30 yean* experience. Having been over almost the whole of New Westminster Distriot during our surveying tours, wo are in a position to give intending purchasers a correct des* crlption of the property offered. Money to lend on approved security at low rates of interest. Agents For The Plicnix, of Brooklyn, and the Liverpool ft London A Globe Insurance Companies. The Kquitable Life Assurance Society of the United States. Gladding, McBean ft Co's terra cotta chimneys and vitrified stone sewer piping, OFFIOE-Kllard's Blook, Columbia Street, New Westminster. apl2.to WOODS ft TURNER. COMPANY, LIMITED, Richard Street, NET WMSs IC MANUFACTURERS AND DRALERS IN ALL KINDS OF ROUBH AND DRESSED LESSER Shingles, Shakes, Laths, Pickets, mm boxes. Net Floats, Trays AND ALL KINDS OF Wood Furnishing for Canneries, Doors. Windows, Blinds. Frames, mouldings. Brackets. Railings. Balusters, Newels, Plain A' Fine}•* ill Kind, of TURNED WORK. |(spWc) THIS FINE AND COMMODIOUS new Hotol hae been recently com* pleted and is furnUhed witli every convenience for the comfort of guests. The situation and accommodations aro unsurpassed on Burrard Inlot, which has be* como the most fashionable WATERING PLACE in British Coiumbin. The prospect is charming, the sea breezes are invigorating, and the facilities for bathing and bonting are excellent Private Sitting and Dining Rooms. Suites of apart*, ments for families or parties. The Bar is entirely dotatcbed from the main building. AT The Hotel ia under the immediate superintendence of Mrs. Bluck. First-class stnbling and feed for Horses. Busses to and from New AVestmin- ster twice a day. QEO. jySSto BLACK, Proprietor. FURNITURE I THE UNDERSIGNED HAS PLEA* sure fn announcing that he Ib now prepared to supply all kinds of Furniture; fto., at the lowest possible prices. Cabinet work and Upholstering done promptly and in first-class style. UNDERTAKING In all its branches. The undersigned has the only HEARSE in the City. A continuance of publio patronage solicited. Old stand, next Occident Hotel. J. G. BUNTE, Late Manager Sehl'a Branch Furniture Store. au5tc FORSALE. FOUNDRY, MACHINE SHOP, AND— Valuable City Property! THE UNDERSIGNED OFFERS FOR sale his Foundry and Machine Shop on Front street, now in operation, with two city lots upon whicli tho shops are situated, nnd the good will of the business Also, a Oily Lot Adjoining, ROBT. LAW. New Westminster, 7th Nov., 1884, TERMINUS Livery and Stage StaUes 1 COLUMBIA STREET, Foot of noughts, NEW WEftTMINSIUB. WM. B. TOWKSEHDj" PMPMETM. Ti KU Lilt Line ef Singes le rut ■*•*•-. Special extra Rigs when required. Saddle Horses and Boggles (or hire. General Teaming promptly attended to. 500 COROS OF HRE WOOD FOR SALE. Orders left at the London Market will he promptly tilled. ocBtc O. R. & N. CO. T IlIK STEASIK1! 'IDAHO' Will run between New Westminster! Tacoma OulliliRHI I'uil ToM-riM'iid, Konlllc1, nml liitri'iiii'illnii' Torls, ns (nllows: LeaveTtooH. eveiv Wedkeidav at I p.m. aiiivwo at New Weitmhitei Fiiday Ndbnino. Leave New Weitmihitei eveiv Satussav at 6 a.m., asiivimi at Tacoma Siiuav nmi- soos. REDUCTION OF FARES. New Weitmihitei to Poit Tiwmind, 14.00 Seattle, ■ • S.00 Taooma, • • - 6.00 sMlto O. K. CLANCEY, Agont. sclllc ESTABLISHED 1850. ROBT. DICKINSON, BUTCHER, JlMi-lv Opposite the Colonial Hotel, NEW WESTMINSTER THE LARGEST AND CHOICEST Msortniiriit of .11 descriptions of MEATS AND VEGETABLES Constantly on hand, and supplied to Familiea, Restaurants, and Steamboats at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICKS. DRESS JAKE! MISSES HARRIS & MOORE BEG TO ANNOUNCE THAT THEY will carry on the business of DRESS-MAKING In the Premises lately occupied by Mrs. Taylor and Miss Harris. In thanking the Lndles of New Westminster for past favors to the late firm, tliey would nlso ask a sliare of thoir future patronnge: oelte Blacksmith Stop! Next Ewen's Cannery, Columbia Street, New Weitminiter. 8PEIRS ft BEATON, MACIIINISTH AND GENERAL BLACK* RMITHH. The latest uppliancos In machinery and tools, nml a no- nl Job giiariinteed. Horse shoeing, Ilophlrltiff ami Jobbing nf every (!i-stTl|>ilon. All orders promptly attended to, oclto GUNS! Rifles & Revolvers! ! BREECH-LOADING SHOT GUNS From (10.00 to $150.00. BREECH-LOADING RIFLES From $9.00 to $75.00. REVOLVERS From $3.60 to $25.00. SHOT, SHOT, SHOT, AH sizes, from dust to 28 bill. - Etude-Dock A Curtis A Harvey Diamond Grain Powder, Having imported direct from the Factory the largest stock of Guns, Riflee aad Revolver! evor held in thii Province, I can and will sell cheaper than any other home in B. C, and w hot WEBB nyi you can rely on. Mainland Gun Store, COLUMBIA IT., NIW WUTHINITN. Aa Imaiease sleek of ■perllag Cm4i, racket rallcrjr aad Tebareaalsli' ■•»• dries, aad Paary Ctwds. aulStc NEW ADVERTISEMENTS THIS DAY. Medical Card Dr. Clarke Contract No. 3 Edward Mohun For Sale N. Lermon Public Notice Alex, Williams Notico , Joseph Martin Notice Hastings Mill Co Auction aale T. J. Trapp Dentistry Dr. Brown %\\t British Columbian* Wednesday Morning, Nov. M,,vm. The New York Herald's Washington correspondent declares that $100,000,000 have already been spent on the Panama canal, and not one twentieth of the work lias been done. It is further stated tliat the collapse of tho company is confidently oxpected. In that event it may possibly happen that the isthmus railway scheme proposed by Oapt. Ends will find fuvor among capitalists. Ends has by no means abandoned his scheme, and it would be a great deal cheaper than the canal, not, a responsible head somewhere in this provinco to see that the mail service is arranged so as to meet tho reasonable requirements of the country, nnd that tlie contractors perform their duties with regularity. The Nanaimo Free Press mentions a most remarkable case of summary "justice" which it says occurred at Alberni. An Indian constable swore out an information against D. Little, charging him with having stolen a chain from his (tlie constable's) house. Two magistrates sat on the case, and heard the witnesses for the prosecution. Next day they summoned a jury of three and proceeded to hear the defence. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty, and Little was discharged. This kind of court may possibly answer the purposes of new settlements, but it is rather previous. If the Free Press has fairly stated the circumstances, these two magistrates deserve immediate promotion. An American newspaper pertinently remarks that Cleveland as president of the United States assumes greater responsibilities than have fallen upon any president since Lincoln. He has been chosen as the first distinct representative of the principle of civil service reform, and at the same timo us the representative of a party which has been out of power for a quarter of a century ! As a party man the temptation to fill the civil service with his own party friends will be almost irresistible; but if lie wishes to retain the confidence of those to whom he is chiefly indebted for his election (tho independent He- publicans) it will he necessary for liim to resist the importunities of party and tho greed of offico-seek- ers. It is to be hoped the new president will have the courage to do right. Who Runs the Mulls? It is announced now tliat there will be only two trains a woek on this end of the C. P. R. Tlie trains will arrive at Port Moody on Tuesday and Friday evenings, aud leave on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. Tho whole mail service of the mainland, as we anticipated, is reduced to a semi-weekly affair, and a very disconnected affair at that. The arrival and departure of mails at this city are so beautifully adjusted that it is impossible to answer a letter from up country within less than three or four days. The outgoing mail is closed three or four hours before the incoming mail has been distributed—and you must threfore answer your letter before you receive it, or miss one mail! It seems that the convenience of the carriers alone is being consulted respecting the mail service. If it does not suit the railway or the steamtfoat peoplo to make three trips a week, they will make two, and don't care whether it suits public convenience or not. But good care is always taken to provide Victoria with a daily mail, and even Nanaimo hus a mail tri-weekly! And these changes are made with such suddenness that people are loft to find out as best they can when it suits the convenience of the subsidized carriers to run tlieir subsidized conveyances. The change in the O. P. N. time-table was not advertised on the mainland at all by the company. We happened to observe a small notice in the Victoria Colonist, and made mention of it in our lost issue; if we hod not done this, very few people on the mainland would have been aware that any change was contemplated. In the case of the railway there was no notice given anywhere ! If tlie earners have no regard whatever for the convenience of the people, surely the post-office authorities might hava They allow the mails to be whisked about from month to month until it may be questioned whethor they themselves can state with any certainty what days a mail will arrive or leave. Common courtesy would have pointed out the propriety of giving reasonable notice to the publio before tlio change was mnde. Thero ought to lie, if thore Jamaica Annexation. Although tho annexation of Jamaica to Canada may be regarded as a sort of dead issue, the scheme having failed in Jamaica itself, the following extract from a late issue of tlie Week will bo read with interest: "In Ontario not a voice was raised in favor of the now defunct proposition of annexing Jamaica. Government journals were silent, though it seems tho government was inclined to entertain the scheme. But in Halifax advocacy of the measure has been loud. Halifax would be the winter, though hardly the summer, port of the Jamaica trade; and Nova Scotia, utterly disappointed, os she avows, by tbe commercial results of the- Confederation into which sho was dragged by the hair of the head, naturally grasps at, nay-promise of increased prosperity. But it would be far better for us, if she is in sore need, to give her twonty, or even fifty, million dollars worth of Better Terms than to take Qunsheo and his concerns to our arms. A correspondent of the London Times, writing from St. Lucia, says that the condition of the West Indies is deplorable, and that nothing can save them but an Imperial loan; so that with regard to the financial consequences of annexation we are warned beforohand. And even if the burden of defending the two thousand miles of water-way could be entirely thrown on tlie Mother Country, there are many expenses, such as harbors, lights, and public works of all kinds which would certainly fall on the Dominion. But tlie political consequences would be by far the worst. Can any one doubt what part would be played in Canadian politics by a negro delegation, or a delegation mainly elected by negroes, whose homes and principal interests would bo two thousand miles away? Wo have not yet made the people of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick or British Columbia Canadians, and how much chanco would thero be of onr making Canadians qf tho population of Jamaica. Only the presence of a small aud diminishing number of whites prevents Jamaica from being a St. Domingo. A St, Domingo in fact it almost was while it had responsible government. It is now kept in order, and peace between the two races is maintained by the authority or a Royal Governor. Slavery bus ler't its evil mark on tlie negroes, who are generally lazy, while much of the work is done by coolies; and we may feel -sure that with laziness are combined ignorance and great indifference to anything above yams. The advocates of annexation remind us tlmt there is a large negro element ih the United States. That might be a very good reason for not allowing ourselves to be annexed by the United States, but it is no reason for annexing Jamaica. The cases however are not parallel. The negro clement in the South States is held under by the more civilized race, while the South altogether is now politically but a fraction of the Union; nor is thero anything that can be called a negro delegation, or any negro interest to be bought and sold. There were some negro delegates in the Republican convention at Chicago, and calumny was busy with their names. When St, Domingo offered itself to tbe people of the United States they steadfastly refused to accept it, though President Grant pressed upon thein tho dark boon with nil liis powers. Between the Black Vote and the Blue, it is very likely that British Canadians would soon be fain to take refuge in the American Union. Once more, then, if Nova Scotia is in great distress, let us give her Better Terms, but let us not 1)0 amalgamated with Qua- slieo. Happily, Jamaica herself seems at present to be as little inclined to this strange marriage as Ontario, and Mr. Solomon, on bring ing the question before the Council of the Island, finds himself the only supporter of his owu scheme." An Explanation. Chilliwhack and Sumas wero enabled to receive The Columdian from two to three days earlier than it would have reached thom by mail. But the arrangement came to a most sudden and unexpected termination last Friday. The packages were taken to the steamboat office as usual on Friday night, but on Saturday they came back with an intimation that the arrangement could no longer be continued. We mako this statement so that the people of Chilliwhack and Sumas may know why the paper failed to reach then- as usual on Saturday; aud we may bo permitted to remark that common courtesy would have led the C. P. N. Co. first to notify this office that the practice of carrying the newspaper must be dis continued, instead of waiting until the mail had gone before returning the packages. We are informed that this action was taken by the express orders of Capt. Irving, manager of the 0. P. N. Co., and are led to believe that these orders were given because of the criticism on mail matters which appeared in this journal lust Saturday. Moreover, Capt. Irving allowed himself to be so far influenced by a foolish resentment against this journal that he caused an order to bo made that aU the company's advertisements should at once be withdrawn from The Columbian! Many years ago, when the Toronto Globe was comparatively a young newspaper, it fell under the displeasure of the Lake Ontario Navigation Co., whose conduct it had sharply criticised. The manager of the company called upon Mr. George Brown, then editor of the Globe. Having introduced himself and mentioned the article of which liis company complained, he declared that unless an apology was made he would cancel all the company's advertisements, Mr. Brown quietly rang the bell, and when tlie office boy appeared he said: "John, go and put up the shutters; Mr. is going to stop his advertisements j" The impolitic thing attempted' by the manager of the L. O. N. Co. over 2.r) years ago, the manager of the 0. P. N. Co. seems disposed to try to-day. But if ho imagines for a moment that by such means he can prevent freo and fair discussion iind criticism in this country and in this age, he will find himself deceived—he has struck the wrong community and the wrong journal. It will lio remembered by our readers that. the 'article which seems to have given such provocation did not criticise the conduct of the C. P. N. Co, at all.' It was the wretched character of the mail service tliat was denounced, and tha proposal just made public to reduce the service and make it still more imperfect. There was not an unkind or unjust word uttered about the C. P. N. Co., nnd no statement was made whicli could be twisted into a reflection upon it. So long as the C. P, N. Oo. performs the service it undertakes, all criticism of tho shortcomings of that service must be directed against the post-office department and not against the company. We do not know what is the nature of the mail contract botween Victoria and this city, or between this city and the interior. During tlie past season the service has undergone so many changes that it may be doubted if the inspector himself clearly apprehends the obligations of the contractors. If it be true that this city and the mainland is to receive only two mails a week while Victoria receives a daily mail and Nanaimo a tri-weekly, we shall continue to denounce the arrangement as unfair and out of all proportion to the importance of the the business requirements of the respective routes. The 0. P. N. Co. is not either the worst or the best corporation in British Columbia, and whilo wo aro always prepared to give it credit for whuterer enterprise and excellence it lias manifested, we shall criticise its conduct whenever we deem it necessary to do so in the public interest. Capt. Irving may as well bo informed that his conduct towards this journal will have no influence whatever either to increase or lessen the severity of its criticisms of himself ane his company. Wc shall not suffer the rights of the people to be despised if we can help it, and those who stand in the way of these rights must accept the responsibility of the position. DENTISTRY. DR. C ID. C. BROWN, lule of the Frovlnoo of Quebeei lias opened un ofllce ut Mrs. Holmes', Mary Street, Offlee hours, 0 n.m. to fi p. m. All work 'guaranteed, m.aue DR. S. CLARKE, Member College Physicians und Surgeonh, Untnrlo. lU'-fistcrod muter Medical Ordinance uf lirll Inn O-lurnblri, Offlco In I). 8. Curtis & Co.'b Drug Store, New Westminster, II. C. noiMtc FOR SALE: A GOOD DAIRY FARM, HITUATED beside the H. B. Co.'s farm, Langley, containing ICO aores, Ten or twelve acres cleiu'i'd. Hood burn nnd dwelling house. Vm- particulars apply to N. r.BKMON, noHJml Lnuglcy. PUBLIO NOTICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENTHAT nny person found trespnsBlng upon my premises, In tho Municipality of Langley, for the purposo of constructing roads or trulls therein, or for any other purpose whatever,or tuKlugor permitting animals to be taken In or upon said premises, will be liable to un action at law. as I will resist nny attempt to force a road through my property. ALEXANDER WILLIAMS. Dated at Derby tills 24th day of November, 1881. noiffit:! NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT itOdays afterdate, I intend making application bi the ClilcfC!oiiitninsioiiero/ Lands and Works for permission to lense for lumbering purposes the following described tract of land situate In New Westminster District:— Commencing nt a stake not by (lie wng-m road mi tho nortii boundnrv of I he town- site of Douglas, thenee east. 10 ebuliis, thonco north 160 chains, thenee wist 20 chnins, thenee south IHO chains, thonee cast 10 chains to place of beg Inn Ing—containing 820 ncres, more or loss. JOSEPH MARTIN. New Westminster, B. C, November 2!!, 1881. no&ltnl -DEALER IN— Fir Cordwood, Alder Cordwood, and Coal, Which will bo delivered anywhere in tlio City nt tho lowest po3»iblo rates, and In quantities to suit customers. TEAMING and BMTIN& ATTENDED TO PROMPTLY. nor Ordors may bo sont by Telephone, or left at the GROCERY CORNER OF COLUMBIA A BUCKIE STS., Wliero will bo found n complete Slock of Dry Goods, Groceries and Provisions, &c, Wlrlnlr nro on'erod ut JiQWEST BATES. ARCHIE BURNS. (oollto) ISTOTIOE. NOTIOE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT tho undersigued Intend to applyto tho Honorable lhe Chief Commissioner of Lands nnd Works for a lease for timber purposes of the un doi-mc.it ion ed pu reels of laud situated In Now Westminster District:- No. 1,—On tho north shore of Curdoro Channel, commencing at Ilie N. W. post of pieces already applied for: thonco JO chnins enst, thenee 120 chains north, thence west 10 chains, moro or less, to tbo shore, thenco In a southerly direction, following the shore line to the point of commencement—containing -180 acres, more or less. No. 2.—Commencing at a point on the north shore of Tnurlow Island nearly opposite the upper end of Channe Island, theuce south 120 chains, thence west UO chains, thenco north 120 chains (moro or less) to the shore, thence following the shore lino in an easterly direction to the point of commencement, HASTINGS SAW MILL CO., lUeni). H. Ar.KXANnEit, Manager, llurrard Inlet, B. 0., Nov. 10,1881. 20ml AUCTION Newton 1 White importer antl Dealer in Not for 20 days, Not for 40 days, Not to get rid of Old stock, I Have None COLUMBIA STREET, New Westminster, B. C. —mpott-nu- »nb muuh in— Books, Stationery, Fancy Goods, FAEMI SITUATE IK CLOVER VALLEY, -ON— Thursday, Dec. 4,1884 SOUTHEAST QUARTER OP SECTION 18,und ihe Northestquarterof Section 7, Township 8, containing Men's, Youths', Boys' and Children's CLOTHING GENTLEMEN'S Furnishing Goods, HATS I CAPS, Rubber Clothing UMBRELLAS, ETC. OTHE BEST ASSORTMENT ENTIRELY NEW GOOBS IN THE CITY. COLUMBIA STREET Opposito Dank of British Columbia. oclfite 30 acres needed down to Timothy and Clover, a good Frame House 1SX2-I, Barn USx-Hj With shed on one side. Thero is an orehanl of young fruit trees, and a well Of good water close to the house. The whole of the laud slopes to the Southeast. Is llghtlj limbered and easily cleared. The sehool-lninsc Is within a quarter of a mile; towuhall, church, sioiv, and blacksmith simp within half a mile; Ik two miles from head of navigation on Nicomekle Hlver, and half mile from Serpentine Hlver. Faces on McLellan Road; another road on enst sido. Salo at Auction Rooms, Front Street, New Westminster, at 1 o'clock, TERMS CASH. T. J. TKAI'l', Auctioneer. Not to make room for my new importations of fall Goods, they too are to go, and of which 71 cases have arrived. Organs, EXPRESS RATES. TTNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, the ratcB parcel-*, safely nnd properly put up nud not containing niiy> extraj valuable or of express freight nn 'packages und ., .__ ___ fy „ „ VL dangerous compounds will be; Between Victoria and New Vest* minster. Packages under 10 lbs .....25 cts. ouch Packages over tl and under 25...60 cts. each Packages over 21 and tinder 50..75 ots. each Packages ovor 50 nt 1 cont per lb From New Westminster to Tale. Less thau 8 lbs -■ 26eta, each From I) lbs. to 10 lbs 60 cts, each From 10 lbs. to 26lbs i .75 cts. each From 26 lbs. to 60 lbs 81 00 eaoh From 60 lbs. to76 lbs SI GO each From 76 lbs. to 100 lbs, or over..2cts. per lb TO LYTTON AND POINTS BETWEEN YALE AND LYTTON. Less than 2 lbs .'..23 cts, each From 2 lbs, to 5 lbs 60 ctB. each From 6 lbs. to 10 lbs 91 00 each From io lbs. to26 lbs loots, perlb From 26 lbs. to 75 lbs 8 cts. perlb Over 75 lbs ,„ u cts. per lb To Spence's Bridge, Nicola, Savona, Kamloops, Cache Creek und Clinton, 20 cts. per lb. To Barkerville and all points betwoen Barkerville and Clinton ..25 eta. per 11> On C. O. I). and valuable packuges one per eent, on value In addition to ordinary- rates. MONEY RATES Between Victoria unil New Vfesliulaater, 38 CTS. PER $100, Remittances Insured against all risk at --Lloyd's." HUNK 8. BAENABD, Manager B. C. Express Co, FRED. HOMER, Front St., au2tc Agent New Westminster. Music, Magazines, Toys, etc. The Largest Stock on the Main- laud, and second to no House in British Columbia. Not forced by circumstances to close out business, but it will be done all the same. STILL CONTINUE. FOR NOVEMBER! AUCTION SALE! -ON- TIIURSI1AY, llE'EMUER till, r WILL SEI.I. UY PUBDIO AUCTION, J. on iiceovrntof wlirim 11. rimy concern, ut Auction ltoinns rn-xl loKylcATIIton's, Front Hired, 11 lot of VERY VALUABLE Imported Furniture CONSISTING OF One Walnut Parlor Suito^onc very large Pluto mans Mirror,4 pali (Jilt Framed Picturefl, several Bedroom Sets. Mattresses, IiOiinges. Bedding, Blankets, Heady* mndo carpets, Carpets by tlio roll, nnd a lot of Hemnniits. ONE LARGE COAL RANGE, Good us new. COOK ANI) PAHLOIt STOVES. CROCKERY »nd GLASSWARE. Also, a grout variety of Hemnniits, mul pieces ut Dry Goods and Cottons. Blankets, Comforters, Lumps of nll kinds, Chandeliers, Spades, Slinvels, Oakum, Axes, sowing Machines, Toys, etc. aoj'Tlils will bo n rare chance for parties wishing to invest In reully good furniture, and for country slorekeopers. persons up tlie river ean como to this City by steamer on Wednesdny and return on Saturday morning ufter the sale. ALSO, A I Irst-Olass BKI-L OMAN. TKItM*i CASH.—Sale will commence at 111 o'clock, A. M. T. J. TRAIT, AurllniiM-r. 11!IK PEOPLE OF NEW WKSTMIN- • Btcrand surrounding country nre Invited to seo tlio fi^GREAT REDUCTION In the prices of Goods at The ROYAL CITY Boot & Shoe Store The people nro no doubt aware of the Superior qual Ily of Hoots und Shoes and other Goods kept by MRS. E. GOLD, Whicli uro umiucstloiiuhly the best In Mil-* City, and cannot bo surpassed nny* whore in the Province. NOW IS THE TIME Tomiikopurchnses, when Goods nro sold to suit the limes, because Money Saved Is Money Kuriicd. DONT FORGET IT MAINLAND OIGAR FACTORY WHITE LABOR ONLY. —SOLE AGENTS FOU 'I Of Boston, The Dominion Organ, Of Bowmanville, Out, And agents for all the leading American PIANOS & ORGANS When the up-river mail service was transferred from tlie steamers to the railway, it became apparent at once that the service would be exceedingly imperfect nnd unsatisfactory us far as the south side of the river was concerned. In order to avoid tlie delays and annoyances incident to this service, wo at once made arrangements to have Tub Columbian sent by steumer to such places on tho south side as could be conveniently supplied. By this arrangement our subscribers at Contract N©# 3. SKALKD TENDERS ADDttKSSED to THE UNDEIWIONKD and -indorsed "Iteelnmiitlon" will be received up to II) a. m. on Frltlny, Ufa December, for the eoiistrnetlon of about four inllotof Dltelirs und Dykes In Township No. 4, Now Westminster Distriot Specifications uud conditions can be seen at Mr. McNoely's store, Ladner's Landing, The lowest or any tender not nccessorlly accepted, Tenders to bo addressed to EDWARD MOHIW, KuRliicur-ln-Cliartfe, Ladner's Landing, New Westminstor District. iMnotd On the same day, nt 7.110 p.in.,al tho Colonial Hotel, tlie following CITY AND SUBURBAN LOTS. SuIkI I visions of Lols SO nnd HI, Block :tl, lid ng lots 1,2,8,4, u, 6,7,8,0, imd 10, Hii bill visions of Lols I, and '4, Block 11. being lots 2, H, 4,5, and 11, tho proporty of Mrs. Brlghouse. Lol it, Block it, City. Let ie. Block S, Suburban. TERMS LIBERAL, nnd will bo mndo known nt snle. ALSO, Fine House and Lot ON McKEN/.IE STREET, The rosidonco of Mr. P. Fry. The house Ih good inTmiw, and contains 4 rooms, bo; iloes kitchen, pantry nnd hall; also good, storo room, woodshed, clilokcn house, stable (12x21), etc. TERMSt—Portcash, bnlance on time. ALSO, HiilMllvlslons of Lot49. Block 8,eomprU- lag Lets 1, % 3,4, Md ft. These lots are cleared uud eligible for building purposes. TERMS, UABY. T. T. -TBAFF, unsold Auctioneer. The following goods, Imported from the manufactories, ni-o offered at a grout reduction, as the stoek Is larger than tlie stale of tlio market Jusl I lien: 40 pieces Canadian Tweeds. 275 suits of Men's, Hoys' and Vuutlis Clothes, 100 dozen White Blilrb*. GO dozen assorted Khlrts. -'i-i dozen lint- American Huts or the latest styles uud Ilnost i|iiallty. 10 oases of Now Goods just received by steamer Idaho, Tho following is the reduction of prices: 20 per cent, off Roots and Shoos. 25 " ■■ Tweeds. _ ■■¥> " " Clothing and Huts. 113 " '! Dry Goods. 49 " " Fancy Goods. On and after the 15th inst, my entire stock of DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, CROCKERY, GLASS WARE, SILVER and PLATED WARE, GOLD WATCHES, CHAINS, Etc, will be sold at cost for cash OF COURSE. SPECIAL FORMS RULED & PRINTED On the premises, ae neatly aud cheaply ae. at any otttei establishment in the 'rovtnee. WM. TIETdEN HAS OFKNED A OIOAU FACTORY 111 llm Holbrook Stone Building, -IKW niJSIlllVSTKK, Ami hiivhig Inul iniiriy years experience. Is now prepared to supply the trado with ii superior nrtloloat prices as low as can boobtnliietl elsewhere. Lookontforth. II MAINLAND" BUAND OF CIGARS. B.-II beats tlinn nil. AGENTS FOR Confederation Life Auuranee Co.. North British and Commercial Fire Iniuranee Co., London ft Laneathire Fire Insurance Co. Agent, for First-Class — Fl ul WkVmW BATES Tbis Ureal KmIimII'im brains on Tuesday, October 14th AND WILL CONTINUE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICK. ••.Country orders will be punctually attended to. NOTE THE ADDRESS: MRS. E. GOLD, ROYAL CITY Boot and Shoe Store COLUMBIA STREET, Opp. Bwen-a Cannery, HEWWlSIMimiH. oolites Before the 16th I will publish a list of the principal LINES of OOODS, Etc., and prices whieh will astonish somebody. C.G. MAJOR Burma rkciipts, IKKDS M0RTO1I1KI1, BILLS Of BALK, CV8TOK H01IB* BLANKS, LKABK8, FROM. NOTES, ORIKRS, RrUIKIPTS, And .11 kind, of Hl.nk Hooks .ml Blink Form, on hind. CJJcNAUGHTEN WATCHMAKER -AND- All th. Lending NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS ReguUrly notlved. Subscriptions taken for uy Publication at lowest rates. -T We Import direct from manufao turen. and cannot be undersold In tills Province,' T, R. PEARSON A 00., Would on It the attention of tlie nubllo to t li In celebrated make of AMERICAN WATCHES Price, from SI4 Up. For iliirnliMlty mid timekeeping tint*- -limited. Kvory witch i;niiriin* teed for live yi'iD'H, I HAVK ALSO ON HAND. Waltham, Eng-lish &nd Swiss W&tshtt IN (IOI.li AND SII.VKH, CLOCKS, FROM $1.50 TO $20 (Inlil, Sll ver nml Hulled I'lule JEWELRY A lnrur iiKHortniout.of BOLD RINGS, NECK CHAINS, SNAKE BRACELETS. LADIES' GOLD WATCHES. Stem and Key Winder*. A Aire selection of tlio Inlcst stylos In Electro - Plated Ware! Knives Fork*, tipiKin*, Kir, •TNONE HUT THE T1K8T QUALITY. I'rl.'-'H iih lnw um nny honso In my lino und nbout !#i |n>r coul, loworthiui lhenumo goodn enn bo bought for In nny grocery or Itnrdwnre store In the Province. Wnlrhrn. Unrlttt nml Jewelry rehired mmA inllr-tarHim RHNrniilrr-l. Old gold bought. Brmriiiltrr tke Hlmul In Ike New Colonial Hotel Block COt.UMMA BTIIEET, New Weitminster, Britiih Columbia. oeSto New COLUMBIA Hi'KKKT, Weitminster, B. (frf-to) C. SALOON. HAVING lMJItCHAHKl) THIS WEI,Ir known Bullion, orr Oolllliililn slreot, we liesj lo Hllllollliee Unit we slmll bo glRif to see nil oiirnlil frlemls. rreSllr McKAY * CUl'lUr*. lite fritisli Columbinn. Wednesday Morning, Nov. n, tm. White Flaunel, from 25 cts, ft yard up, at Junes Ellard k Co's. ~" The Resources of British Columbia for November ii to hand. Berlin,. Shetland, and Knickerbocker Wools, in all ahades, at Jw. Ellard ft Oo'l. no22tc The telegraph line failed yeaterday afternoon, and wo are without our uiual despatches. A lam assortment of men's, women's and children's Hosiery, in all shades, at James Ellard ft Co.'a, London House,-— no22tc. Weather for some days wet and mild. Laat Friday night there waa a sharp frost, but it very soon disappeared. It it reported that Count Herbert, son of Count Bismarck, will shortly be appointed minister of Germany at the British court. Ah phew, a Celestial opium fiend* was up before the police court yester, -day morning and fined 8200 or 3 mos, for giving Ah Chew of opium to an Indian. Persons who lately camo over the "Northern Pacific Kailway complain of ill-treatment at the hands of aome of tho conductors and other employees of the road. The atr. Yoeemite arrived from Victoria yeaterday afternoon at 1:20, If we an io have only two trips a week, It will be aome compensation to have theso tripe made by the Yosemite, An order-in-council has been passed admitting the statue of the late Hon, Geo, Brown into the Dominion free of duty. If customs dues wero to be collected the sum would amount to about 91,000. Mr. Dickinson purchased a steer the othor day from Mr. D. W. Miller, of . Sumas, whieh turned out 1120 lbs. of as fine beef as any person would wish to Bee. This steer just came off pasture, and was never.fed. It is stated that three street lamps were stolen the other night mid cannot be found! This must be a Chineso trick. The Council had better put out an extra watch or 'tho sidewalks and streets may be stolen next. On the morning following tho election the New York Tribune issued an edition of 188,886 ; the World had an edition of 236,000, and the Boston Herald one of 302,000— the largest ever published by an American journal. There are 28 cases before the Victoria assizes, many of which are quite serious. There are 5 for murder, 6 for aggravated assault, 6 for stealing, 2 for abduction, 1 for highway robbery, Sir M. B. Begbie is presiding. The court will probably not rise this week. Dr. Brown, whose card appears iu another column, has just arrived from Montreal, and proposes permanently locating hore for the practice of dentistry. He brings references from Dr. Beers, president of the Quebec Dental Association, and others; and has had several years experience in his profession. We take pleasure in recommending Hall's Hair Reuewer to our readers. It restores gray hair to ite youthful color, prevents baldness, makes- the hair soft and glossy, does not stain tho skin, and is oltogtther the host known remedy for .nil hair and scalp diseases. We understand that arrangements have been made by the committee for -a magnificent dinner and social in connection with the St. Andrew's aud Caledonian Society. The affair iu to be held at the Colonial Hotol, where the dining-room, drawing-room, nud dressing rooms' have been engaged. The committee announces that the entertainment will be first-class in overy respect. Wo regret very much that Dr. MacSwain has gono to Victoria, whoro ho proposes to remain. During hiB brief residence in this city Dr. MacSwain made vory many warm friends, who will bo sorry Xo< learn his determination. The reason of bis change of residence is that hie u4h constitution was too weak to make it possible for him with any comfort to climb the hills on which thia city stands. If wo are to place implicit confidence in the newspapers, the moral and sanitary condition of Victoria is about equal. The Times haa probed and ventilated the moral cesspool, and now the Timet and Colonist are making •ome very feroible statements about unitary mattera. Typhoid fever, diphtheria and material fovers prevail to an nlarming extent all over the oity, and the death-rate ia very high. A thorough system of sewerage is what is wanted, __^. Ailtillkhy iNflPBcrriowi—Yesterday afternoon Col. Holmes inapocted tlio Seymour Artillery in the Drill Shod. There waa a good attendance, nnd the colonel expressed himself well pleased with the proficiency of the corps. He said there was a decided improvement during tho past six months, In big gun drill the company was quite ahead of Victoria, but thore was a deficiency in marching. Oapt, Pittendrigh and his officers will undoubtedly appreciate these compliments. ' tm, Hosik 'Again.--Mr. McLennan, of New Westminster, who has been visit ing his old home in Nova Scotia.arrivod in this oity yesterday. The trip from the Strait of Canao to Victoria occupied about 14 days, they being detained ono day at Detroit, Mr. McLennan wns aecompanied by his family, and has beon absent about eleven weeks. Hb reports that a great number of Nova Scotia people intend to como to British Columbia in the Bpring. Tlie weather all through Canada was mild and pleasant, and very littlo snow mot with until Dakota aud Montana wero reached, Mr. McLennan was'glad to again get back to British Columbia, and thinks that there is no country in the world to bo compared to .It—Colonist. Xmas Cards,--Just received at Jaa. Ellard ft Co.'s a fine assortment of English aud American "Xiima Cards, Call and see them. no22tc Board of Trams.—At tho regular quarterly meeting of the Board of Trade last Saturday night a discussion took place, among other things, re* ipecting the recent change in the mail service A resolution was passed disapproving of the change, ana this resolution was immediately telegraphed ta Ottawa by the member for this district. The board ihould also direct a memorial to be prepared respecting tho 0. P. R. management, «—: Important Auction.— On Thursday of next week Mr, Trapp will hold three important motion boIbj in this city. The drat sale will consist of soma elegant furniture, household goods, and other effeots, to be sold at tne auction rooms, next Kyle and Tilton's. This aale begins at 10 a.m. At the same place, at 1 p.m., will be offered 320 ucres of valuable land at Clover Valley. At 7:30 in the evening Mr. Trapp will offer a number of city and suburban lota at tho Colonial Hotel. Particulars uf all these tales may be seen in our advertising columns. m ■■ . - Loss of Ohinbsb Smugglers. — About a week ago a sloop of throe tons left Victoria for the American shore with nineteen Chinamen. The sloop was sighted next day between Whidby Island and Port Townsend, sinco which nothing had been heard of them till the other day, when a boat answering the descrtptionof the one that left hero was picked up on tho Sound. Tho two whito men were Tom Ryan, who has been a member of the chaingang here on one or two occasions and a sailor by Jirofesnion, and d man named Mason, a oneshoreman. Without doubt tlie whole boat-load has been drowned in a ■quail.—Colonist. Dki'kni) Upon it.—Yon can depend upon Hoyyard's Yellow Oil aa a pain reliever in rheumatism, neuralgia and all painful and inflammatory complaints. It not only relieves but cures, Painting on tub Buoys.—The govornment steamer Sir James Douglas came up on Monday morning and left here yesterday for the sandlieada, Wo understand that tho purpose of her present trip is to paint the buoys at the rivcrmouth and place thom in position for the winter. It is now over three months since a new channel was discovered through the aimdhcads, explored, and marked by temporary stakes. Since that time thero hnve surely been opportunities enough to have tho proper buoys painted and placed in the new ohannul. But the poisons wIiobo duty it is to attend to marine matters in this provhiqwire uut specially noted for promptness. Indeed frequent complaints .have beep. mado that such matters are grossly neglected, and uf this wo lmvo proof in the facts abovo stated. Every one knows thut this is about the. worst possible season to havo the buoys painted. It is tho Benson of rains and frosts, nnd rough weather, when the paint will have nu cbauco to dry so that it may remain for any length of time. Besides, what has the Sir James Douglas boen doing all these months that she has not long ago placed tbe buoys iu position 1 Several times during the summer steamers have beeu detained at the sandheads because the channel was not properly defined, and this has served both to injure ttado and damage the reputation of the river. Such things should not be permitted, and will not much longer be tolerated. The buoys at the mouth of this river Bhould be under the control of some person on the mainland, and until thia ii done we shall probably continue to sutler tho 'inconveniences which have produced ao muoh dissatisfaction among mainland merchants. The Ostrich Fnrm. Some timo ngo Tub Coluuuian published a description of the experimental ostrich farm established by Cnl. Skutch- ly in California. Later reports seem, to indicate that tho experiment is likely to prove a success. A gentleman who recently visited the farm says : " Theso immense birds nro kept in yards or enclosures, one male and two females occupying a place together, A common board fence, higher than the ordinary, surrounds each corral and divides them. There is a space or open lane between the penB—a driveway for teams and to carry food to the birds. They eat a wagon-load of Bhells in oue day, besides a largo amount of coarse food, vegetables, alfalfa or clover-grass, etc. Tho cost of each ia 91,000, nnd their weight is from 300 to 400 pounds. They lay 75 egus each year, each egg valued at $100, Their feathers are plucked twice a year; they are on tlie tail and wings of the birds, the body boing nearly bare. Each plucking aver- ages $300. Tho eggs weigh two and ouo half pounds eaoh. The male is black, the tail and wing feathers being white, and the female a grayish white. It requires four strong men to hold one nf these pets while plucking their plumes. It seems a cruel pmces*, and no wonder the birds resist so hard. They are savage and dangerous if attacked, and can only be handled after a sack or stocking leg has been drawn over the head. They drive them into a corner and Change of River Routi,—It is now acknowledged by a large-proportion of the people at New Orleans und in lower Louisiana that ~thertU» poaivpthen slip**** quietly as possible behind tivo danger that tho MijBisSfppi will *L * J~ "" * ~ "L*"" -—""" — ■ leave its old bod nnd flotf through the Atohafaluya to the Gulf — a much more direct course. Oapt. Ends himself says that-this is Bure to be the result unless something is immediately done to prevent it. Already one- fourth of tho water iu the Mississippi passes into Red river, and thence into Atchafalaya. Tho river commission is called upon to stop tho flow of Red river into tho Atchafalaya, and thus compel tho waters of the Red and the Mississippi to pass down the old bed by Now Orleans, and out to sea through the jetties. It is claimed that the commission is dilatory in the matter, although it has recoived Congressional instruction to close the inlot of the Atchafalaya. As can he readily seon, a new direction of the Mississippi that shall leave New Orleans at one side—an inland port, aa it were— would bo a great calamity to the crescent metropolis. Besides, it would destroy the scheme, begun by Capt, Eads, and now being carried out by the Rivor Commission, of confining the river to its original channel by a system of revetment levees, etc., aud thus preserving a deep channel for navigation. them to draw the covering rapidly on . some feathers nro pulled 'out easily, others arc cut, and ono has to understand his business to prevent the bird from bleeding to death. They cannot fly or jump, but can keep puce with the fleetest horses. When thu eggs are to be gathered, a Chinaman is called into the arena. The ostrich seems to liavo taken a tierce dislike to the smilo of the heathen Chinee, and is so taken up with its efforts to attack him thnt men slip in unnoticed aud take possession of the eggs. The life of an ostrich extends beyond that of human buingB, and averages one hundred years. The plumes can bo purchased-singly by visitors, the price depending upon the length aud thickness uf them. They havo to be afterwards cleaned and dyed. No dogs or horses are allowed inside tho enclosure, ns the birds go wild at the sight of eithor. Tho Chinamen carry their food to them." Ayer's Sarsaparilla thoroughly cleanses the blood, stimulates the vital functions, and restores the health and strength. No ono whoso blood is impure can fuel well, There is a weary, languid feeling, and often a sense of discouragement and despondency. Persons having this feeling to take Ayer's Sarsaparilla to purify and vitalize the blood. From Yale. . Press Dlsphteh,] Yalk, Nov. 26.—Yesterday morn ing, at the end'of the track, six miles below Ashcroft, John McCarthy, aged about 30 years, a native of Fort Elgin, Now Brunswick, was killed. Ho slipped off a huge piece of Umber, down a steep bank. The log becoming dis- {ilaced rolled upon him und crushed iim to death. m> -■"; ■■■'- From Maple Ridge. 'Corrt-spnmli'liee of thi' i'ulnmMnii.1 It is assumed by some that our lot is cast in a slow, prosaic ngo, that the chivalrous spirit of former times is all but extinguished. Incidents. occur, however, even now, which show that the' spirit of chivalry is not dead but Bleeping; and although'it is fortunately somewhat diflicult to rouse, that spirit is still as wicked as ever. Scott, had he lived uow, would occasionally find sufficient material for romance, Not many miles from your city, at a placo called Maple Ridge, the Red Cross was Circulated on Friday, and in obedience to the call the chiefs suddenly mot, and tho eucounter was such as will not be forgotten. In 15 minutes the battle-field was stained with blood. The weapons used woro those made by nature—the fists. The combatants hammered ono another until their pugilistic powers were exhausted. A noted feature of the drama was that the clans kept aloof nnd allowed the chiefs to fight the battle. A great number of innocent lives would be spared Bhould this plan bo adopted in all tho wars, It would also save money, as the use of weapons would be dispensed with. But, by the way, some of tho parties engaged itt the combat hero were led to understand that John Bull is jealous of his own right to declare and carry on war, und that he would uot nut up with any such usurpation of hia powor. His wrath was, however, appeased when the guilty parties were mode either to pay a fine or go to jail. Daxiikk in the Air.—In the chilling winds, the damp atmosphere, and suddenly checked perspiration, colds are lurking. Hagyard's Pectoral Balsam cures colds, coughs, asthma and bron chitis, and all complaints tending to wards consumption. High Class organs. From ttie Toron to Globe, Perhaps the moBt artistic building on the exhibition ground is the pavilion of the Dominion Organ and Piauo Company of Bowmanville, It is moreover one of the most interesting to lovers of good music aa being the location of a magnificent collection of instruments. The erection of this building, which cost about $1,000, became necessary to meet tlie requirements of the company, which hail beon cramped for room iu the Main Building, where it is impossible to judge the merits of htjjV-clasB Instruments. Tlie enterprise displayed by the Company in providing suitable quarters on the grounds Tor their business has been rewarded. The large number of visitors who call, inspect,'and purchase prov. a beyoud question that the public approve the provision made for their convenience and comfort. Hero a crowd may be seen listeuing to test performances on first-class instruments made by leading city and country musicians. Right well do the Company deserve the success which they have achieved. The present prosperous concern had, like all great institutions, ita day of smalt things. It had Its origin in Bowmanville about fifteen years ago, the stock being at that time largely held by parties unacquainted with the business. About ten years go John Wesley, the present secretary and treasurer; George Piggott, the manager of the manufacturing department; and W, S. Russell, superintendent of the tuning department, bought out the shareholders and assumed control. Since that date the business has been booming. A further stimulus waB given tn the concern by the admission of a Detroit millionaire as a partner. Piano- making was added to the organ-manufacturing, aud the establishment was increased, until it now occupies a leading fosition among Canadian undertakings, t turns out about 200 organs and 50 pianos per month. These are produced by 260 hands, who receive in wages about 915,000 per month. The whole civilized world is the firm's market, and they have branches in London and Manchester, England; Hamburg, Germany; Adelaide and Sydney, Australia; Auckland, New Zealand; and St. Petersburg, Russia. The instruments on exhibition in the pavilion are fair examples of tho Company's workmanship. An npright piano of burr walnut Ib a splendid instrument. Of square pianos there are two kinds, a square and a square grand. The former is intended for standing against tho side wall of a room, and is convenient for comparatively small apartments. I'ho square grand is finished ou all sides, nro- scuts a ■ handsome appearance, and is suited for occupying a prominent position in drawing or music room. These two instruments are of rosewood, with a superfine polish, secured by hand rubbing wltlt oil for hours. The touch' is quick and easy, the tone brilliant and powerful. In musical quality and appearance they are equal to the bost American pianos. The organs made by tho Company ure known almost everywhere. They are manufactured in all styles, and at all prices, ranging from $50 to 91,000. Many sample organs are shown In the pavilion. The largest organ whieh the Company will exhibit, a double-bank pedal, is at present at the Dominion Exhibition, Montreal, but is expected hero at the end of the weok. It is arranged to lio blown by Turk's water motor, which has been placed in position to await the arrival of tho big Instrument. The organs run through all grades, from the thousand dollar instrument down to the Sarlor favorite. The cose* show won* erful variety. Many of these are of rare beauty and skilful workmanship, The case whioh secured for the Company a prize at the Centennial Exhibition at Philadelphia Is atill much admired, and is largely manufactured. Cases for parlor organs are chaste in design and artistic in execution. Tho musicians who tested the organs affirmed that for sweet* ness of tone and elasticity of touch thoy are model instruments; while visitors can themselves judge ns to tho beauty aud style of the casos. [T. R. Pearson k Co., New Westminster, are sole agents for these fine Organs In British Columbia. Persons proposing to purchase should not 'ail to communicate with them, Bamph organs on view. Prices quite as low as chose of Ontario. Address, T, R, Pearson k Co., Now Westminster, B, C.J *uo2t!tc Some Undiscovered Truths. The following is a synopsis of an address delivered by Prof. Dawson, the Canadian scientist, before the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the aubject being "Some Undiscovered Truths ol Geology": In such a wide-sweep we need not be surprised to learn that there are yet seme unsolved problems. We are met at tbe outset with an Inquiry as to a man's place in the nature he is to study. His organism is certainly a part of nature; and he is the terminal link of along chain of being. As a scientific animal, man finds within himself a mind more potent than matter, and that reacts bn nature. We recognize this difficulty when we divide science into experimental and observational. It does little good to meet mysteries hy guesses, nor should we on the other haml resign ourselves to ignorance. We must wrestle with the unsolved questions of nature, mastering what wo oa i, and leaving others to be grappled with by our successors. In proceeding to mark out the terms of as* certaiued knowledge, the speaker began with the oldest rooks, a formation of immense thickness, and corresponding to what used to be called fundamental granite. He intimated his belief that this was deposited as gneiss from a shoreless ooean. The Lower Laureutlan rooks probably limit our progress backward, beyond which lie only physical hopothe- see as to a cooling imandescent globe, Ascending, we meet with significant changes. Beds of limestone are associated with the beds of gneiss, Gravel beds show the existence of shores; and graphite inform* na of tome tort of plant life, and Iron ores of organic matters. In tlie Middle Laurentian appeared the Eozoon Canandense, probably the oldest form of life of whioh we have any knowledge. Metamorphlsm next came into play. Nothing in geology perishes. Heat may change clays into slates, and limestone into marbles; but nothing wholly disappears. A great battle rages over the genealogy of the rooks, the steps of which Dr, Dawson sets forth, claiming that the sudden incoming of life in varied forms baffled biologists and furnished an unsolved problem. The theories of evolution'aro insufficient to account for it. The process still is as mysterious as ever, mid a great gap is left in our accumulated knowledge. Suppose that we start, however, with a number of organisms ready made; we ask, how can tliese have varied so aa to give us new species I It is a singular allusion that variation may be boundless, aimless and fortuitous, and that develop* ment arises from spontaneous selootion. Varieties must have causes, and the vast and orderly succession of nature must be regulated by fixed laws, only a few of which are yet known to us. One consideration showing how imperfect are our attempts to reach the true causes of genera and species, is tlio remarkable fixity of leading types. Trace certain forms of lifo along their own line through stupendous vicissitudes and across the ages, and you find them substantially unchanged. Examples are the foliage and fructification of mosses, the venation of wings of insects, the structure and form of snails; all of which were settled in the carboniferous age. Huxley holds that there are but two possible alternatives' on to the origin of species viz: 1. 'Mechanical construction, 2. Evolution. But we know that instead of two there are numerous possible methods, such as absolute creation, mediate creation, critical evolutiou, and gradual evolution* The origin of whales affords an example of tho difficulties arising from referring existing forms to imaginary ancestors. Gaudry, though a strong evolutionist, candidly says: "We have questioned these strange aud gigantic sovereigns of tho tertiary oceans, and they leave us without a reply." The periods of rapid Introductions of uow forms of life were not periods of struggle for existence, but of expansion; while the real periods of struggle wero marked by depauperation und extinction. Another unsolved problem is the inability of palaeontology to fill the gups tu the chain of being. Many lines of being presont a continuous chain. On the other hand, tho abrupt and simultaneous appcirance of new typos in many specific and generic forms, ovor wide areas, obliges ovolutiouists to assume periods of exceptional activity alternating with stagnation—a doctrine scarcely differing from the old theory of special creation. Plainly a vast amount of conscientious work is needed to account for these breaks in the chain. Another mystery yet unexplained is the cause of the great movements of the earth's crust hy whicn mountains and flains and ocean beds have been formed, t is known, however, that much Is due to the unequal settling of the earth towards its center, and also to tho pressure of the ocean against the shore. Complex movements of plication are more easily comprehended than the regular pulsations of flat continental areas, each change being accompanied by changes of climate, plants and animals. The problems as to coal formations the ancient fucoids or algio and as to the great and much debated glacial period, next received attention. What caused tho great climatic changes that have occurred during geologic tone T How came there to he a vast continental glacier reaching as tar south an the 40th degree of latitude and thousands of feet thick ? Shall wo not after all have to give up this favorite theory ? May not many of the phenomena be explained by supposing a glacial sea with Arctic currents aud icebergs wafted southward are due to local glaciers 1 It may also be questioned if glaciers are not relatively pro* tectivo rather than erosive agencies, and if sufficient impoitancc has been attached to their work in leveling and filling old bills and channels. Still another question is as to how long a time has elapsed sine - tho glacial era. Recently tha opinion has been gaining ground that its cessation dates back only 0,000 or 7,000 years. This problem, of course, carries with it the question of the origin and early history of man, The practical inference is that we aro but new-comers on this earth, and have had but little tithe to solve such great problems. Geology is young, scarcely a century old. We are surprised tbat so many regard it as a complete and full grown science. Humility, hard work, and abstinence from hasty generalizations Bhould characterize geologists for at least a few generations to come. Science Is light, and light is good. Let us raise it high enough to shine over obstruction that costs any shadow on tho true interests of humanity. Above all, lot us hold up tho light and not stand in it oursolves. Maud-"Isn't this a queer title for book, mother: 'Not Like Other Girls ?" I woudur what sho oan bo if shu is uot liko other girls '/" Mother— "I don't know, unless she goes into the kitchen and helps hur mother instead of staying in tho parlor to read novels."—Life. A Goon (.iUAUASTKK.—H. B. Cochran, druggist, Lancaster, Pa., writes that bo has guaranteed over ,100 bottles of Uurdock Blood Bitters for dyspepsia, bilious attacks and liver and kidney troubles. In no case lias it disappointed thoso who used it. In Canada it gives the same general satisfaction. 'Papa," said a little boy, looking up from his Sunday sohool lessons, "are nll onr deeds in this world recorded?1' "Not always," replied the old man, who is a real estate lawyer. "I lost $350 once by failing to record a deed."—JVeio York Matt. Beautiful ows In fi set at T. R. Pearson panoramic Shotographio ih Columbia, 75 cts. por Hi ft Co, % * KM FROM ALL HITS OF THI WOMB. Awamy, N. Y„ Nov. 2I.-Cleve- load's plurality is 1,149, being so determined by the official canvassers,' Pakih, Nov. 21.—It ia reported the Chinese government offered Prance seventy-five million francs in settlement of all claims, France demands 125,000,000 ftones. Paws, Nov. 21.—The negotiations of Granville, British foreign secretary, aiid Marquis Tsing, Chineae ambassador, with a view to the settlement of the difficulties of France and China have failed, 6* ing to Prime Minister Ferry having ascertained that Marquis Tsing is not authorized by Ida government to offer any better terms than thorn which were rejected through Patinotre, French ambassador at Pekin. PAWS, Nov. 21.—It is reported Admiral Courbet, seeing it impossible for him "to successfully operate ugainst the enemy with his present feeble forces, and having vainly asked for reinforce inenta, has determined to resign. Lohpon, Nov, 21.—The Marquis of Salisbury is pressing Gladstone for n reduction iu the number of Irish mem- ben In the house of commons under the proposed redistribution bill. It Ib reported Gladstone consents to reduce the number by five. A coalition of the extreme radicals and Pamelites in the commoner threatens the liberals with large defection. * IpWIKw, Nov. 22.—The distress among the English shipbuilding workiugmen is increasing at the shipyards on theJyne, Clyde and Mersey. There'll scarcely one-fourth of tho possible working force and power now In effective operation. Bbrlin, Nov. 22.—At to-day's sitting of the Congo conference, John A. Kos- son, the American delegate, made certain proposals with reference to the frontiers of Congo basin. It is generally believed that England has agreed to recognize the International African Association as a state. If Is reported that the agreement of Germany with the In ternational African Association consists ef two parts. The first part enumerates the guarantees the association will give to Germany. The second part enumerates that Germai-y will recognize the flag of the association as the flag of a friendly state. The members of tbe Congo conference dined with the emperor to-night, Louisville, Ky., Nov. 24.—A sensation was created to-day by a publication in Boston, Knights of Honor Observer, charging tbat Robt. J. Breckenridgo, late supreme treasurer of the Knights of Honor, is a defaulter to the extent of 8100,000. Incidentally the same paper refers to Breokeuridge as a "rival of Captain Kidd." In addition to its local report, the Observer editorially arraigns Breckenridgo as being accountable for large, (-urns of money. "To widows and orphans of departed brothers." Observer Is edited by A, M. Cummings, who Ib on very intimate terms with Gen. Sloan, supreme dictator of the Knights of Honor, and J. U. Branch, who succeeds Breckeuridge as supreme treasurer. Breckenridgo is In tho eity and denies the charge, pronouncing the whole thing a tissue of falsehoods. Said he: "I lmvo received money which has not been paid out. I was ordered by the chancery court to pay no more benefits after October 18th livst, and I obeyed the order. Fur this reason there is now a consider* able amount lm the People's Bank to the credit of the Knights of Honor." The general opinion among members of the Knights oi Honor is that the charge is not truo. Col, Breckenridge will sue for libel. Columbus, O., Nov. 24. — A large crowd of the anti-liquor elemeut at Bladensburg, Knox Co., made an attack hist Saturday night on Chapin's saloon. The proprietor was struck oo the head by a stone and his skull fractured. All the liquor was thrown into the streets. When the physician arrived Chimin was dead. Paris, Nov. 24.-Advices from Tonquin say that as reprisal for the attack made by Chinese upon the French gunboats Klcuire and Tromo on the tilth inac, on the Claire river, while they were re victual ling the garrison at Tugon Wan, Gen. Briere DeLislo telegraphs that Col. Duchisne was sent to attack the force of Blaek Flags and Chinese regulars entrenched In the fortified works near that place. The Frenoh forces captured the fortifications, the enemy fleeing. The French lost 8 men killed *nd 25 wounded. The Chinese evacuated Song Kan valley. A later dispatch states that Col. Duchisne next day stormed without loss three fortified vil- u and destroy 11 or captu.ed all the enemies' supplies. The enemy were in full retreat, taking refuge In the mountain! and forests. In the Chamber of Deputies to-day the debate on the Ton- qufu Credits began. M. Lookroy, radical, opened the debate with an attack on the government and generally criticised ita colonial policy. De La Fosse, of right, vehemently denounced the ministers and claimed they deserved to he impeached. The debate will resume tomorrow. San Francisco, Nov. 24. -This afternoon a row between different factions of Chinese occurred in the Chinese quarters. Pistols and knives were freely used. Tho noise of the fuslhtde brought Jiolicemen to the scene who, on arrival, ound one Chinaman in a dying condition. While being removed to the receiving hospital for treatment he died, and the corpse was taken to the morgue instead. Shortly afterwards two wounded Chinamen were brought to tho receiving hospital. One was stabbed iu tin- back and the other shot in the check. On the former was found a revolver with 5 chambers empty, on the latter it revolver from which but one bullet had been discharged. The men pretended not to know that one of their countrymen had beeu killed, or who he was. Nothing could lie learned from them concerning the trouble whieh led to the shooting and cutting affray. Paws, Nov. H-t.—Fiyaro states that England's decision not to permit the Congo ooutercuce tn establish an international commission for the regulation of tno Niger was intimated at the first session of the conference. Sir'Edward Mulct, British delegate, declared iu explanation of this that tho commerce of the. Niger was exclusively British, and the tribes on tho Nigor delta wero under British protection. England, however, he asserted, would pledge herself to clear the river, regulate navigation, and throw the river open to tho world, San Francisco, Nov, 24.—DeYoung continues to Improve; no further bulletins will bo sent unless a change for the worse occur*, Brums, Nov, 24.—Tho Congo commission havo agreed unanimously that freo trade shall prevail in the western part of the Congo basin. Honu Kono, Nov. 24.—Admiral Les- pes hu arrived from Tamsui. Operations at Formosa are at a standstill owing to the monsoon. A Good Motto.—Waste not your substance in riotous living, which feeds impure blood and clogs the system with disease. Open the channels of health, purify the blood, and regulate all the organs -vitli Burdock Blood Bitters. PAHJ-E.-HIKM. For str. 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