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•WWWMI ftiilini efl.t wsBBBmammm ■J Jiujea British Columbian. VOLUME 3 NEW WESTMINSTER, B. 0., MONDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 5, 1887. NUMBER 50 D .WOLF SMITH, H.D. OFFIOE-Olnrlison Street, opposite rear entrance of Colonial Jlotel. RESIDENCE-Agnes St., opposite new Baptist Church. OFFIOE HOUBS-lll n. m. tu 12 noon; 2 lo 5; nnrl (1:!M to S ir. m. dnolOlo I. III. MACLEAN, B. A., M.D., CM. OFFICE: MoKensle street, noxt door to Drill Shod. RESIDENCE: Agnes Streot, third house rom Mary Street. OFFICE HOURS! 10 to 12; 2 lo 5; 0:30 to S. d-delsto . H M. COOPER, B. A.( M. D., I'lIYSICIAN A BURGEON. OFFIOE nnd REBIDENOE-Ohuroh St. {next door to Farmers'Home), near . Columbia St., New Westminster, B.0. OFFIOE HOTJRS-8 to 10 a.m.] 1 to 8 ond nao to 8 p. m. Calls in town ond country promptly attended to. terns c. E. C. BROWN, DENTIST. OFFICK-Over D. B. Curtis A Co.'s Drug More, Columbia Street. Hooaa-0 a. m. to 7 p. m. dwjyrioic poRneiiiB at Mccon, BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS, ETC Offloe, MokentleStreet,New Westminster, ond Vanoouver, a 0. Jy81dwto m O. ATKINSON, RARRISTER, SOLICITOR, Ac. McKensle Street, dwfeloto New Westminster, D. C. P B. HAMILTON, BARRISTER, SOLICITOR A NOTARY. Old Post Office, Columbia Streot, dau22tc Now Westminster. ITT NORMAN BOl.E.U-t., BARRISTER-AT-LAW. Und Agent. Money to Loan, Columbia St., New Woslmlnstor, B. C.| and cor. Cordova dr Carroll Sts., Vancouver, B. 0. sc2to r\ W. GRANT, AROHITEOT. OFFICE-Corner Mary and Clarkson Sts. dwfe2Gto pLOW A MAOI.ORE, ARCHITECTS. Omoa-Over D. S. Curtis A Co.'s Drug Store, dauOlto Columbia Street. m J. TRAPP) AUCTIONEER AND APPRAISER, Columbia Btreet New Westminster All commissions will receive prompt and careful attention. Best references given when required. mhlMc RAND BROS. DEAL ESTATE BROKERS, Conveyancers, Collectors, And Insurance Agents, Ollloos nt VICTORIA: Fort Street, NEW WESTMINSTER: Corner MoKonxlo nnd Clarkson sts. VANCOUVER, Cordova Street. , BUILDING WTS for sale in all section) of Vancouver nnd New Westminster City, FARM LANDS ot superior quality for sole ot Ohllllwhaok, Port Hammond, Langley, Matsqnl, Sumas, Mud Brry, Lienor's Landing, Lulu Islnnd, North Arm and Pitt River. Maps nnd Plans exhibited and tlio fullest Information furnished nt nil onrofflceB. It MUSICOASSES. Uf R9. PEARSON WILL BE PRE- 111 pared to receive Pupils on the Piano atthe usnnl hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Itcsldenoo, Royal Avenue. duurjlml c. Mcdonough HAVING TAKEN Luiiilbnm's Building;, Front St. (Formerly occupied by Kyle A Tllton), IS NOW READY to servo his customers and everybody with nn good n stook as a man mute to ■eleot from. Dry Goods* Groceries, Provisions, Crockery, Glassware, Boots* rite* Como and see tho new plaoe, and tet us know what you thlekof It. dwooMta O. MCDONOUGH. D. Lyal & Co. COLUMBIA STREET NEW WESTMINSTER, B. C. Books, • Magazines, Music, Stationery, Artists* Materials, Bibles, Albums, Toys A Fancy Goods, Birthday Books & Cards. THE SPECIAL BRITISH COLUMBIA number of tho West Hliore sent to nny part of British Columbia or tho States on receipt of 35 conts. The trheapeat Bouse la arltlsk Columbia for Bibles, Books, Musle, eto., etc. WEDDING A BIRTHDAY PRESENTS. dwJyKto THOS. OVENS, MANUFACTURER OF Bmps, Camps, Blacksmitii and Machinist AU Kinds of Machinery, Patent Locks, Safes, Hewing Machines, fcc, kc, Kepaired. BLACKSMITHING In ail its brandies. Farmers', Loggen1, Mill and Contraot Work; Agricultural Implements, nnd every thijlg in tbo blacksmith lino-made to order. Having secured first-lass workmen, we feel confident of giving satisfaction. tar HorsO'Slioclng a specialty. (Iw-JlySlUrl Columbia St., New West. THE LEADING BOOTiSHOE ESTABLISHMENT ■—Of*1 THK Mainland of B. 6. Colonial Hotel Block, Colnmbla St. ,000 STOCK NOW EN ROUTE. THIS HOUSE MAKES ANNUALLY a great reduction in prices to make room for tho largest and best assortment of Hoots nud Shoos ever imported into this country, from tho principal Houses of Germany, France, Great Britain, the United States and our great Dominion. 500 LINES KEPT OH HAND. CALL AND SEE MY STOCK BE- FORE YOU PURCHASE. Boots and SIlOCS, from SOo upwards. Felt A Rubber Goods A Yum-Yumi of all kinds. ladles' & dents' Slippers for Xmu— the loveliest ever seen. I 81 Lines, of Ladles', Misses' A Children's Boots, WM. ROSS, Colonial Hotel Slock, dwnolStc IN TIIE CANADIAN MARKET. in Kepi in Slodk. D. S. CUfltlS & CO. SOLE AOENTS F0* HlW WliTMIIMTU, WHO WILL OUABANTBE EVERY PAIR FOH ONE YEAR, Am! present you with a Book of Testimonials, i [ilwjeaoto TURNER, BEETON & GO. MERCHANTS, WHABFBTRKET • VIOTORIA. —axtstTB iob North British and Mercantile Insurance Co. for .Mainland. H.C. BEETON*CO., M Finabury Circus, London, E. 0. COME AND SEE I W. H. HOLDEN, TTAVINO TAKEN POSSESSION OF JUL th* "Temperance House," fronting onColumblaand Ohuroh Street*, opposite the Episcopal Church, ana uot known as the FARMERS'HOME! Will accommodate the traveling public at the following; rates! Board per day. „„....,.............II00 " " week SOO Single Meals SS Bed* - 95 ■svGood accommodation for Ladle* and tamilies. mydte Flowers for aale A. R. BECKETT. WM. WOLFENKEN BECKETT & CO., Brick ManitfactoBrs, BUILDERS AND -W-OXUCSi fraser Brick W.rks, Pertllaaey. os-x-xo-bs ■ MackeatleU., Hew Wtstaslastor. Manufacturers of Machine-made uud Fretted Brick* to uuy pattern. Estimates givon for Buildings and Public Works of anv description, uwlyftc OF THE HARRISON. final Tliuue ui Bealth burl X7ST AMBHttOUL. . . j ■'■ tt>;tlUlIU.I .-' ti) ENDORSED IY THE UMMQ PHWCIJWS. PRIVATE SWIMMING AND VAPOR BATHS. SEP ABATE APAKTMENTS FOR LADIES With Experienced Attendants In Charge Hotel AeeeMMwUttai ■■ivp*uicd, With graduatM rates. Free Oamptng Ground for those thnt pre* fer tenting out; no extra ch^rgo for baths. Stages meet all trains ut Agasila's Station, O. P, B. aw*No improper persons allowed on tbe premises. Saturday rate by O. P. B.—Westminster to Agassis and return, only $2.60. Tickets goodfor 16 days, $o.00. dwjefite Building Lease! mo IjBASB-OIST ADVANTAGEOUS L building term*—thnt vacant piece of ground on Front and M air Streets mux of the now Bank of British Columbia Building. Apply to llENRY V. EDMONDS, daulSml Land Agent, Maokenile St. A School for Boys on Krntniilicr Hlh, 1881. by Mr. H. FIENNES-OIJNTON, B. A.i Keble Col- WILL BR OPENED A-fES^UIMXLT FIEI_.__ lego, Oxford. Itnarders,' $8(10, which will Include everything except Hunks. Bay Boys, $uo. For any ftirther information. Applyto II. fclKNNEH-OIjINTON, (IwnuttacS Vancouver. ESTABLISHED 1859. ROBT. DICKINSON BUTCHER, Hewlj Oppoilte tke ColonUl Hotel, NEW WESTMINSTER THB LARGEST AND CHOICEST auortmant of all description* ot MEATS AND VEGETABLES Constantly oa hand, and supplied to Families, Restaurant*, aad Steamboat* at tha LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICKS. 0.1. Lm, luinva*. A. 0. (MINE, NOTUT PUlllO Woods, TumerSs BamUe LAND SURVEYORSi Real Estate Commission and Insurance Agents. Honey to Loin on fint mortgage on improved Real Estate. Famllff Undl, improved and unim- proved, for ule in all parti of the Di»- trfofc OUT aid Sibnrbin lots for aale in choice locations KlBllf Stocks bought and sold. Flro, Lire Md Accident Ininrancei effected. REPRMKNTIHG mto-^tna Insurance Oo. of Hartfoid. Weitern Insurance Co. of Toronto. UFI*-New York Life Insurance Co. ACCIBE.-VT.—Travelers Insurance Oo. nf Hartford. Agency of tha DmnIbIh Express t'e. W00DS,tlIBNii*fiAMBLK, OPF10I, IlUIW llMK, • OOLUMIIA ITIIIT NEW WESTMINSTER. MAILS CLOSE AND AJUUVE. OTjOSB For Can. Tne. Hy.—Dally (except Sunday and Monday), ut 12.45, and on Saturday (for dispatch Sunday) at 23. For Victoria, V. I., and Weitern U. 8. Offices-Monday, URO; Tuesday, .VIA; Wednesday, 8.10 and in; Thursday, 6.S0; Friday. e.16 and 19; Saturday, 0.90. For Vancouver, Moodyvllle and Burrard Inlet-Dally (except Sunday) at 8.15. For Port Moody—Dally (except Sunday) at 6. For Ladner's Landing aud Lulu Maml- Monduy, 12.80; Wednesday and Friday at 10. For Olovor Valley, Hall's Prairie und Langley Prairie—Thursday, noon. For North Arm uud Sea Islnnd—TUurs- day, 13.30. For Bigh. and Mud Bay-Saturday, 12.45. Fur Plumper's Pass-Wednesday, 1ft For Nanalmo (direct mall)—Tuesday, 18. XjXTM , From Can. Pac. Uy.—Dolly (except Saturday) at III. From Victoria—Sunday, Wednesday and Friday, lu; Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 11.30. From Vancouver, Moodyvllle and Burrard Inlet—Dally (except Sunday) at 16. From Port Moody—unity (except Sunday) at 17. From Ladner's Landing and Lulu Island —Sunday, Wednesday and Friday, 16. From Clover Valley, Hall's Prairie and Langley Prairie—Thursday, ft From North Arm and Sea Island—Thursday, 12. From Elgin and Mud Bay—Saturday, 11. From Plumper's Pass—Wednesday, 10. From Nanalmo (direct mall)—Saturday, Absolutely Pure. This powder never varies. A marvel of purity, strength and wholesomoness. More eoonomloal than tho ordinary kinds, and oannot be solrLin competition with the multitude of low test, abort weight alum — — ...ight alum phosphate powders. Sold only lu cans. iyai. BAMNO PoWDUB Co., 106 Wall 81,, lailj) f ritish Columbian ■•aaar Eveataa, law. «. UN. Commercial Union. The opponents of Commercial Union insist that the movement is dead or dying, but the {acts refute that view. To-night Hr. Butter- worth, Protestor Goldwin Smith and Mr. Wiman speak on the subject at Detroit, where the great reciprocity convention wa* held two and twenty year* ago. The business men oi Cincinnati, St. Louis and Buffalo are about to take action. The leading paper* in the United State* on both aides of politics have been discussing the question for month*. On this aide of the line, the movement, far from exhibiting signs of collapse, is making astonish, ing progress.—Mail BOVAI.BAKCTO PoWDUB Co., 106 New York. Stely FORJSALE. I' OT 5, BLOCK 11. New Westminster Li city, with six Cottages thereon. Will be sold on reasonable terms, Applyto dJy27lo W. 3. ARMSTRONG. FOR SALE. Apply to dwauSOwl Organ REV. R, LENNIE, Agnei Btreet. FOR SALE. ONE-HALF INTEREST IN the LANG- ley Saw and Planing Mill: mill In good order. For particulars apply on the promises to H.WEST, Or, Messrs. DRAKE, JAOKSON, apwto A HELMOKEN, Viotoria. Farm for Sale. ANE OF THE BEST LOCATED FARMS l| on Maple Ridge, fronting on Pitt Meadows, convenient to Port Hammond Railway Station and O, P. Navigation Co. 's steamboat Wharf; contains 187 acres—one-half meadow and other half bush land; soil of first quality. Convenient to church and school house; good wagonroaks. Applyto WM. M. CAMPBELL, wse7tc Upper Sumas. A Lou Business Chance! THE PROPRIETOR OF ONE OF THE leading Business Houses and In tho best business part of this city, being about to visit his homo abroad, on business, offers for sale his stook nnd interest on easy terms—ti cash down; balance on time. Apply at this Office. dje7le jSrOTICE. LL PERSONS HAVING ANY GOODS . the property or John Elliott A Son, ....iirion, Ontario, will notify the undersigned nl onoe, sending list of articles, ami will not deliver the same without written authority from W. NORMAN BOLE, Attorney In fact for John Elliott A Son, Manufacturers of Agricultural and othor Implements. Now Woslmlnstor, 1Mb Au,., 1887. dwoulOte The Boundary Btllwsy. There is no uie in Attempting to evade the fact that in the controversy over the Bed River Valley Railway the Federal authority is and will be humiliated, regrettable as it is in itself and disastrous as it* consequences may vory possibly be. It is admitted on every hand to be insanity to attempt to thwart the Manitohans in their present temper, and in face of the opinion of the majority both there and throughout the Dominion, of both parties. The action of the Norquay government in carrying the case before the privy council is wise and praiseworthy, in that it shows a desire for the approval of the crown, but it is exceedingly doubtful if the crown'* disapproval, presupposing the expression of on opinion, which is not at all certain, would prevail to move the people from their present attitude one inch. Decisions of the privy counoil form admirable der- triers restarts tor provincial and Dominion disputants in probably ninety nine case* out of a hundred, Jbut where they clash with the dirtot interests of an entire provincial population acting in accordance with what they believe to be both their moral and their legal rights, we are »fr*i4. that they would represent opinion and authority alike foreign and impotent. Fending the decision and events that follow it, about the only conclusion that can be drawn from the unfortunate state of things in Manitoba is that the government cannot be congratulated upon the policy that made it possible.— Ties Week. la ike Nailer or Ike Estate er Inepk Hnml>ur>, deceased lalestate. A LL SUMS SUB TBE E8TATK OF A the late Joseph Hambury must he paid to the undersigned forthwith, and all persons having claims against the said Estutu must send In their nccounte, duly vorifled, to tho undersigned at NewWestmlnster, on or beforo the loth day of September, A. D. 1887. Drited at New Westminster the 1Mb day of August, A. D. 1887. . GEORGE WISE, diiulflml Administrator. New JewelryStore! MR. THOMAS QIFFORD BEGS TO ANNOUNOE TO THE PUB- He generally that he has opened a new Jewelry Store on Front Str«*rt, Where ho will keop on liiiiul n full stoek of Clocks, Watches and Jewelry OP AU. Klitns. English Welches a specialty. Country orders will receive prompt attention. All kinds of REPAIRINO done In first- class style and all work guaranteed, dwjytto courtship Is Greenland. The preacher ii invariably retort. ed to, both by young men and maidens, as the matrimonial agent. A young man oome* to the miuionary'* house and says to him, "I want to marry." "Whom!" oik* the missionary; "have you anyone in mindl" "Yes," answers the lover, "but she will not have me. I want you to speak to her." "Have you not spoken for yourself!" "Many times, but the always sayt 'No.' "That is nothing," sayt the pastor) "you know Use way of maidens. Does she like you!" "It is difficult to find out Sho will tell you." The pastor accordingly aenda for the girl, who come* willingly enough, knowing what the menage mean*. "Well my daughter," he observe*, "it i* time you should think of marriage." "I never mean to marry." ia the invariable and conventional answer. "That it a pity," **y* the minister, "because I have a good husband for thee." "Whoithe!"*he*sks. The missionary then tells her hit narae- although she knows it as well as he does-and launches out into the lover's praise. Re is strong, good looking, kindly; he caught two fine whales when his companions took none, or whatever else can lie said to his repute. Afterthe catalogued his merits has been recited the girl replies!— But I think him a good tor-nothing." "Ah, well," says the missionary, "thou art not wise; there is no lad can fling a harpoon as he can; I shall soon find him a wife." He then wishes the girl a good-day, affecting to believe that the interview is over. But she is sura to linger, and after a blush and a sigh she whiiper*:— "Bo it is particularly your wish, Herr Pastor! I do not quite like him (with a deep sigh) but if you—" At this point the virtually hands over the business to Ae minister, who htt to tall her that she knows the loves the lad; that the would not have come if she had not thought of accepting him, and that nothing is wanting out to ask the blearing of Ood upon their Union. The mar riage, curiously enough.usuolly takes place upon the very day on which the bride has emphatically protested that she will never have the bride- groom.—Manchester Cowtier, BY TELEGRAPH. Tke nervals or lerme Prescribes far ■relaad...More Fighting ever tke leaiae. Neirgaay Babes «l,**M*e fer Ike ■tanadar/ Ballway. THE FRENCH IN MADAGASCAR. London, Sept. 1'—Despatches received this afternoon from Madagascar state that tho position of affair* thero is anything but satisfactory for tho French authorities. Nothing ha* occurred to diminish the extreme tension iu the rotation between the French resident and the Malagasy prime min- later on the subject of the granting of consular exeauoteurs, both parties claiming that right. Tl*»Fr*noh authorities oomplain of the repeated' denial* of justice at the British consulate, They allege that the British consul at Tainatave refuses to compel his countrymen to pay their debts or to give judgment against them. Another cause of difficulty arises out of the mode of collecting the custom* due* at the six principal ports. Theseare collected by the Comptoir d'Escompte of Paris, which advanced the money to My the French indemnity, and are levied as far as possible in cash; At all the other porta, however, the 10 per cent, duly is accented by the Hovas authorities in kind. The result is that a* payment in cash ia a burden to importers, they go, when they can, to the ports where the Hova authorities collect snd avoid the porta in the hand* of Frenoh agent* to the detriment of the security of the French bank for ita lean. The latter now seeks to establish its agents, not only in the six ports specified, but alio in every other centre of trade in Madagascar. This demand has been direct- Mr refused by the Hovas, and the bank demands the interference of the French Government in its behalf. TBE COHINO RACE. London, Sept. 3—The forthcoming yacht race for the Queen's Cup in New York harbor is attracting general attention in yachting and sporting circles. There is much excitement over the event. Betting runs high, and at present it is in favor of the Thistle, but intelligence about the Volunteer is eagerly sought for here. Her recent performances have been carefully watched, and her points are (canvassed with as much minuteness as if she was a British yacht, and about to sail a match in English water*. The more ihe it heard of, the more cautious the betting men become, and it would not be surprising to find the betting about even on the day before the race. The American* are doing their patriotic best to support tho Volunteer, and feel great confidence in her success. - O. P. R. COMPETITION. San Francisco, Sept. 3.—The Oan •dian Pacific railway had another heavy cargo out yesterday, consisting of bean*, dried fruit*, wine*, etc Yesterday was the anniversary of the opening in San Franoisco of the Canadian Pacific. The Canadian Pacific steamer Port Victor, on the trans- Pacific line, hu been substituted for tbe Psrthis. Advices by the steamer Altmedatoday from Australia state that General Agent Woods, cf the Canadian Pacific railway, read a paper before the Sydney chamber of commeroe proposing to establish a mail service via Vancouver with the aid of the colonial subsidy. The chamber discuuadthe subject without taking action. THI IRISH QUESTION'. London, Sept. 8.—When the present session of parliament will come to an end is an uncertain event. All depend* on th* court* of Irish affair*. If th* prohibition of meetings in Ireland i* enforced, the Irish member* will fight in the house of common* for th* right* of their constituent*, tnd keep the home sitting as long a* possible. The contest ao far has not developed any remarkable powers on either aide. The agitation in Ireland over the proclamation of the league, and the prohibition of meetings of Ihe people is hourly increasing. It was expected that fully 40,000 men and women would assemble on tho hillside of Ballycore to-morrow, but it ia now believed that only a small body will meet in the prescribed distriot in order to teat the legality of the proclamation, aud the right of the government to interfere with peaceful gatherings, and the great mots will be addressed outside. The trade* union congress will meet at Swansea next Monday. Two important questions will come before the congress, vis.: Whether inter- national trades unions shall be sane. Honed, and whether tho state ahould pas* the 8 hour law. The Drat question will probably be decided in the negative by a large majority, and the second be carried unanimously. THIS AVTIRNOON'8 DESPATCHES. IOCAL AirTONOMY FOR IRELAND. Toronto, Sept. 5.—The Globe's London cable sriys: The Marquis of Lome contributes an article in the current number of the Z*fcei,(i,-£*,i'omsi'. He ask* whether wholesome local autonomy cannot be granted Ireland by organising provincial chamber* on the model of the Canadian system. A ORAND TRUNK DIVIDEND. Toronto, Sept. 5. — The Grand Trunk ha* announced a dividend of two percent per annum, which caused a diarp rise in thst stock. PETITION AGAINST B1AKE DISMISSED Toronto, Sept 6,—The petition against Hon. Edward Blake, in West Durham, haa been dismissed with costs, the applicaton for leave to withdraw having Men nude too late, LARGE FIRE IN MONTREAL. Montreal, Sept 5. — Thompson'* wholesale hardware establishment wat destroyed by lire last night. Loss, one hundred thousand dollars. THE LEAdUK AND THE POLICE. Di-BLiN, Sept 5 The Nationalist meeting at Middleton, near Armagh, yesterday, was broken up by the police after on encounter in which a number of constables wero injured. VESSEL EOUNDERED. London, Sept fi.—The iron ship Falls, of Glasgow, foundered yesterday off Yarmouth; 24 of her crew were drowned. LACROSSE CHAMPIONSHIP. Montreal, Sept 6,—The Sham- rooks defeated the Bmokvilles here Saturday, 3 games to 1, and Uie Corn- walls beat the Ottawa* at the capital, This leaves the championship to be fought out by th* Shamrocks and Cornwall*. DEATH OF RAO RABY WALLACE, Toronto, Sept 6.—Wm, Wallace, ex-M. P., of South Norfolk, died today. He was popularly known as the Father of the Bag Baby. THE CHECKER MATCH. Marxham, Sept 5.—The score in the champion checker match between Kelly of Winnipeg and Fleming of this place ie one game each and 13 drawn. personals. . Winnipeg, Sept. 5.—Hon. Thos. White arrived laat night and will re main here till Friday. John D. Mc- Murdie, an ex-newspaper manager, committed suicide at his boarding house at St Boniface early Sunday mordng. the innis meeting broken up. Dublin, Sept. fi. — Ten thousand people assembled at Innis to-day to attend a meeting of the National league. The police took possession of the hill of Ballicoree, where it was intended to hold the meeting. The people overcame the police, but dispersed whon a troop of hussars threatened to charge on them. An attempt to hold the meeting at another spot was also frustrated by the militia. NORQUAY FINDS THE MONEY. Toronto, Sept 5.—The Mail thi* morning say*: "We have authority for saying that Norquay has succeeded in raising a loon of a million dollar* for railway purposes on bonds of the province of Manitoba. The money will be applied to the completion of the Bed River Valley road." WANTED AT HOME. Ottawa, Sept. 5.— Ministers White, Thompson and McLean, presently in the Northwest, have been urged to expedite their return to the capital to that there may be a full meeting cf th* counoil when imperial despatches respecting the fisheries will be under consideration. The Progress of Medical Enlightenment has led to the abandonment of many antiquated remedies of questionable value, and the adoption of newer - and more rational ones. Prominent' among the latter is Northrop b Lyman'a Vegetable Discovery and Dyspeptic Cure,. the justly celebrated Blood Purifier, a comprehensive family remedy for liver complaint, constipation, indigestion, loss of physical energy, and female cons- , , plaints. : Comiirattiwtioiw. i ■ ' — SWew»lk tirades. Editor Columbian.—A question a* to the proper height cf sidewalks above the grade of tlie street hu juit arisen on Front street. The Chinamen who built on Front street oh the lot owned by J. C. Armstrong laid their sidewalk on a level with the street Mr. Webster, who is building on the adjoining lot wishes to lay his sidewalk according to an established usage, which would raise the sidewalk above the grade of the Btreet about 0 to 8 inches. Mr. Armstrong objects and wishes Mr. Webster to lay his sidewalk on the same level a* the Chinamen'*. The city record* have been examined) but nothing can be found there to settle the difficulty except a clause which says that such a question is to be decided by the mayor and council as coses may arise—a nurillaf- twf system. My object in bringing this question before the public is to let tho tax payers see the sort of economy that is practiced in our municipal government Instead of fixing the grade* of streets and the proper heights of sidewalks, and making profiles which oould be seen by everybody who required it at the city clerk's office, this necessary work has been left undone, and tho consequence is that everyone is iu doubt and uncertainty both a* regard* the line and grade of the Btreet*. If I were oity surveyor I would no doubt be pleated with thia sort of business, but as I am only a tax payer I beg leave to object to such an extravagant, bungling system. In looking over the city records to find out something nbout this grade business I was somewhat amused in reading over the various amendment* to, the sidewalk by-law. Philadelphia lawyers are supposed to be.expert* but I think it would puzzle them to tell the precise meaning of thia bylaw. J. Kennedy. Since writing the above I have just found out that Turner & Co., aurvey- ora, have charged Mr. McDonough ten ((10) dollar* for staking off the lot on which he intended to build, and that they also have a bill for five (|5) dollars before the municipal council for doing (he same work. J. K. ^ . . .——— Worms cause feverlshness,meaalng and restlessness during sleep. Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator is pleasant, ran and effectual. If your druggist has none In stock, get him to procurelt for you. r is ptrirr cp6 Korv fails § ritish Columbian Monday livening, tept. .-., ISSI. Nothing could lm liner than tho fall weather in British Columbia. Farmers hnvo bad every opportunity to soctiro thoir crops in excellent shupir, and the inconveniences of early fall rains, so often experienced in this country, havo been almost entirely escaped. If it is true that there is no rose without a thorn, it is equally true that there is no country without a drawback. There is, however, probably no country where drawbacks are less serious than in British Columbia. While the fields iu the east hnve been parched with drought, and the crops have in many places been worth much less than it cost to produce them, our agriculturists have fair crops all over and the prospect of excellent prices. The atmospheric conditions in this district are so different from those prevailing in the east that the land is able to stand an extensive period of drought without serious consequences. It has been said that British Columbia is not an agricultural country, but although we have not as much farming land proportionately as some of the other provinces, what we have is more productive and less subject to disaster. As a matter of fact, however, there is as much agricultural land in this province as will suffice for its wants for the next centnry at least It was announced a few days ago that the project of establishing a new Tory newspaper in Toronto had failed, as the money required for the enterprise could not be obtained. This is additional evidence that the party spirit is weakening in the east, and that party organs are not received with such enthusiasm as they once were. Since the Mail became independent Toronto lias been without a Tory organ, although several fruitless attempts have been made to establish one. Sir John Macdonald has personally interested himself in the scheme, and has promised a good subscription to the necessary stock. Besides this, the patronage of the Dominion government would, of course, come to the new organ, but it is not clear that this advantage would be sufficient to compensate for the disadvantages of the lost of independence, The success of the Mail since it became independent is conspicuous. Its freedom from the tyranny of party gives a wonderful ohange to its tone, und adds great additional weight to its utterances. An organ of a party becomes merely a machine whose business it is to express the sentiments of those who have established it. Politically it is not an organ of public opinion, and it oan never hope to secure publio confidence. Eastern newspapers still continue to devote muoh space to the Manitoba boundary railway. In a late article the Toronto Mail thus refers to the proposed visit of Sir George Stephen to England: "He is going to induce the British government to put obstacles in the way of Mani- tobans. We do not believe he will succeed. The fight they arc waging is one of those irrepressible conflicts in which wise men do not interfere. The monopoly is not in Sir George's hands so far as Manitoba is concerned, and he has no right to exact it, while the right to build to the frontier is guaranteed to Manitobans by their constitution, and unless we are much mistaken, they will not desist until they have asserted it, no matter what influences may be invoked against them. A government that was under no obligation to Sir George and Sir Donald, and that was free to act for the best interests of Canada, would not attempt to restrain Manitoba any longer, but would grant her equal rights with the other provinces, and ensure her future prosperity by placing the settler as far as possible upon even terms with his*American competitors. He cannot prosper under any less equitable conditions, and we may as well make up our mind* to the fact that if this fair play be not accorded him by the government he will never rest until he has achieved it We cannot check Manitoba or any other province in pursuit of its material welfare, without danger to the peace and integrity of the Dominion," We hope our public-spirited citizens will not permit the generosity of the Dominion government, in handing over to the city the lot on whioh the old post office building ■tend*, to become fruitless. The lot WM conveyed for the express purpote of being used as a site for • new publio library and reading room. ' It it proposed to erect a two ttory brick building thereon, the ground floor to be used as stores and Uie second floor for public purposes. The position is very central, and excellently suited to the purpose in contemplation. It is often said that there are very few places in tht city Where young men can op to spend *ti evening free from evil in- fluenoe*, end it it with a view to providing each • plane that the post- office lot hM twen Moored. It was believed tb»t infllolent .revenue night be ebUined from theitorei to pay tlio running expenses of Iho whole concern, and as rents now run we should not wonder ii this expectation would he realized. But it will take 'money to put up the building anil lit it for the uses intended. There ought to be no difficulty in securing a sullicicnt sum for that purpose. Thero is considerable surplus capital in the city, and we are sure there are among our citizens sufficiententerprise and philanthropy to carry out such a praiseworthy scheme. It would be just the cor rect thing if some one who can afford it will erect a suitable build ing on this lot and present it to the city as a gift to be used for tho pur poses contemplated. Who will set up such a magniticont monument to his philanthropy) H. Gladden, West Shoilbrd, 1'. Q., writes: For a number of years I have heen afflicted with rheumatism. Two years ago I was attacked very severely. I suffered a great deal of pain, from which 1 was not freo for a day, until last spring, when I began to use Dr. Thomas' Kclectric Oil, and I rejoice to say it has cured me, for which I am thankful. Ice for Sale! KEEPCOOL AND GO AND GET YOUR Strawberries, Ice-Cream or Lemonade —AT— C. J. ROBSON'S Ice-Cream Parlor, Ice-Cream sold by the Gallon and pecked for Picnics. Also, n new lot of Extra Sodas and Fancy Biscuits Just received. dJeMc C J. ROBSON. IN BOOKS. Any of tbe following Works bound In •Tlotli, 1* Black nnil Uolil Slump* wltb Silk Marker, for Sixty Cents Each Robinson Crusoe. Arabian Nights Entertainments, Swiss Family Robinson. Scottish Chiefs. ThaddeusotWarsftW Children of the Abbey. Don Quixote. Vioar of Wakefield; Paul and Virginia; Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress. 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O. dwjyssto WANTED: A COJll'KTKN'l" HA1.KHMAH WHO fV unilcrdtriliils llru IlinrlwrrroTnnlir. J.UIUS CUNNINGHAM, .liiurrulr- . Nirw WirstmliiHter. Public-Noticel MR. W. 11. JKNKINH UAH CKAHKU to be the agent for John Elliott & , London, Ontario, All sums due that linn will be paid to W. NORMAN BOLK, New West minster. August lUlli, 1887. dwaulDIo Dissolution or Partnership. NOTICE 18 HEREBY GIVEN THAT the CD-paitiit'islilp he re Info re existing between Jniues Harling nnd A. M. Laska, doing business In tbo city of New Westminster us Cigar Mumiracliireis, under the linn namo ot Hurling A Laska, has been dissolved by imiliiii] consent. Tho business will bo carried on hy Junius Hurling, who will recelvo all accounts duo tlio tale firm and pay all claims. JAMES HARLING. A. M. LASKA. Dated 80lh August, 1887. . dauMwl OOUNTYCOURT. NOTICE. VTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT XX a Bitting of the County Court ot Now Westminster will be holden at New Westminster on Wednesday the Mill Henlrm- Iter, 1881. And further, that tho sitting of the salt! County Court Bet for the 7th September will-bo postponed to the 14th September aforesaid. By Order, - GEO. WISE, 2iith August, 1887. Registrar. ■jNTOTICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT 00 days from dato I intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase 160 acres In New Westminster District, which' mny be thus described, namely: Commencing at a stake on tho left bunk of Sllqnlt Creek, nbout 80 chains below Squim Falls, running thence In n right lino 40 chains In n southeasterly direction down the left bank of snld creek, ubout •ten chains back from said left bank; thenco running In.- right line In v southwesterly direction 40 chains; thenco in a north-westerly direction 40 chains; thence in a north-easterly direction 40 chains, to point of commencement. ■ W. NORMAN BOLE. Dated Wh July, 1887. djy7m2 NOETH O OMP JA.HTT Capital, $3,000,000; losses raid, 818,000,000' . IsstsaltllailasMl B «»» Rates as Low as any other Company doing Business in British Columbia. tr Kisks promptly trikirn, anil Losses satisfactorily adjusted. T.R. PEARSON, dortle AOENT. F. CRAKE, PBACTICAL WATCHMAKER ASD Manufacturing Jeweler! OPPOSITE THE BANK. Formerly Manager of tlio Watchmaking Department of Savage A Lyman, Montreal. Watches, Clocks, Jewelry and Plated Ware OB- THE HEST QUALITY AND LOWEST PRICES. Fine and complicated Watches KEPAIItED A ADJUSTED. Ciiullsli Wiiicli Repairs a specially. SAVAGE Si LYMAN, ol Montreal, ro- commond Mr. F. Crnke ns the best workman ever In tlielr employ and thoroughly Irrrrrtwortliy, . dwrui2to PIANOS THE UNDERSIGNED has just received a large consignment of Pianos and Organs, Which he will sell cheap. These instruments inay.be purchased for cash or in monthly instalments, to suit purchaser. Call and get my figures before purchasing elsewhere, and it Will be to your interest. A Second-hand Pianos and Organs for sale or to rent. Instruments may be seen at Mr. D. Lyails Book.and Stationery Store, Columbia Street. dffmhllo Is Hs PEARSON' Seasoned Lite! FOR SALE A LOT OP KINE SEASONED lxll A 1x8 RUSTIC, lxl * lxll t. A S. FLOORING, CASING, and No. 1 SHINGLES, lor mile ul. rciluetrd riilerr. Einiulro nf JAMES TUIINHULL onr. T, MILLARD. dauSESto NOTICE. A COUHT OF ASSIZE, NISI PRIUB. A Oyer ami Term Inor and General Gaol Delivery will bo held at Donnld, on Tuesday, tlio Willi proximo. Itv Ciinimnnd. JNO. ROI130N, Provincial Secretary. PMVlnelal Secretary's Ollloo, 6th August, 1887. daul3ml Bricks! Bricks! FIRST-GLASS BRICKS KIWM THK Port HaneyJMck Yard. PRONOUNCED BY ARCHITECTS and Contractors EQUAL TO ANY BRICKS IH THE PROVINCE. Full supply now on hand, Prices reasonable. A trial order .solicited. ELROY O'BRIEN, dauotc Port Haney. Wood and Goal. THE SUBSCRIBER HAS ON HAND A liirjje quantity of BEST WELLINGTON Ll!P COAL And an assortment of CORD WOOD, Which he will sell at lowest rates. He will also promptly attend to all kinds of VX*A3k&V_TCr. Order* left ntMr. McCoH's storo on Columbia streot, or at my house, Douglas street, will meet with prompt attention. • HENRY ELLIOTT. NewWestmlnster B. 0. JlylOte MACHINERY OF ALL MAKES AND DESCRIPTIONS SUPPLIED ON SnORT NOTICE, INCLUDING FULL OUTFITS FOR Mining, Sawmills, Steamboats SH1NCLE MILLS, PUMIND MILLS, Bash mid Door Factories, Machine Shops, Foundries, Ac. NEW A SECOND-HAND STATIONARY AND PORTABLE ENCINES & BOILERS OK Till! FOLLOWING MAKESi Armlitgtnn &• Slniii Doty. Goldle A, McCulloch; Stcvtnv A, Buriii. nml othei-H. ..-._ of Mill, Mining i, Incl tiding!- Brick Machines, Hoisting Block, Ships Itim-ltx, Hardware, HarneHR, Show Chkoh, Ojw MachlncR, Builders'Supplies, Brass Goods, Fairbanks Scales, Iron Tools, Iron PI pi n jf, Lubricating Cups, Plumbers'Uflocfs. of Mo-Vvlly's Patent Fender." Wo make a stand Steam Supplies, Steam Pumps, Lubricating Oils, Rubber Belling, Leather Bolting, Emery Wheals, Jacket Fire A Mill Hose, Borb Who, Wire Ropo, Rock Drills, Axos A Edgo Tools, Paints and Oils, Nhenlhing Paper, Heady Hooting, Send for olroular Ono Handle "Boiler FRASER k LEONARD, (ramble St., • 0|iji, News Olllirir, VANCOUVKU, I). 0. dwjyato PACinc New Westminster, E, G, REID & CURRIE MANUFACTURERS* IMPORTERS OF Farm Wagons, Express Wagons, Delivery Wagons, Carriages, Top Buggies, Open Buggies, Phaetons, Butcher Oarts, Dog Oarts, Dump Oarts, Drays, Stages, AND EVERYTHING IN THB VEHICLE LINE. SaoontUraml Stages A Express Wagon* for sale cheap. Ef pairing, Painting * Trimming done at reasonable prices. BLACKSMITHINC In all its Branches. Estimates given on . Ironwork and Contracts taken. Uorse-Shocliiff and General Jobbing. We also keop In stock to supply the trade, Iron, Stool, Chains, Cumberland Coal, Horse and Ox Shoes, Harrows, Iron and Steel Harrow Teeth, Carriage Springs and Axles, and a complete stock of Carriairc Hardware. A lot of first-class Ploughs A lUr- rowi on hand. nrWo havo got the best workmen to bo had In the country, and wo Import nearly all tho stock we use from the easti—conse- quently we oan offer Inducements to pur* chasers that we could not have done some time ago. All material and work leaving tbo shop will be guaranteed to be Just as represented. Orders from tb* oountry promptly attended to, dwapllto REID & OURRIB POK Cream & Fancy Cakes —ao to— A. DIEBEL'S FltONT STIWET, Om C. V. N. W11.MIV. rlneBUr Dress-Making! Misses McDOUGALL COLUMBIA STREET, New Westminster, B. C. asrsiitlnfmrliirr. glinrarrleeil, ilnpl.lln Gas Fitting! The undersigned is now prepared to do all kinds of Gas- fitting, Plumbing, &c, at the cheapest rates. To arrive iu a low tlnyfc—a splendid nssortment of CHANDELIERS, PENDANTS, BRACKETS nnd GLOBES, suitable for the trade (from New York). daiil7inl JAMES (ilINXIN«m». E. HUTCHERSON, NIinSEKYMAN A DEALER IN Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Ladner's Landing, B. O. rpHE SUI1SCUIBER WISHES TO IN- J_ form the peoplo of British Columbia that hit has established a Nursery at i.ad- ner'n Landing, and is prepared tu fill all orders for Fruit Trees, Ornamental Tries, Shrubbery. Vines, Small Fruits, &c Trees Imported or homo grown according to tlm wishes of eu'stomcrs. The subscriber has hud .■■ thorough practical training in tlio business, nml having a permanent stakit In tlm country It is Ills Interest to deal fairly with the public. He will watt upon the various towns and settlements shortly, ami all orders will have hlspursotinl iiUontioii, nuI2to M. HUTCHERSON. KOTtCE, TO ROAD CONTRACTORS. SEALED TENDERS WILL BE. UE- celved by t lie Hon. the Chief Commissioner of lnnds nud Works up to noon of THURSDAY, Sm SEPTEMBER next, for tlio construction of certain approaches to the proposed Bridge over Fraser Hlver at Lilloocf. Specifications can bo seen nnd forms of tender obtained ut. tho olllco of tlio Government. Agent, Clinton, or Sheriff Phalr, LUlooet, and t.'ic Lands and Works Department. Victoria, Tho lowest- or any tender not necessarily accepted. F. ROUES, » A. C. of Lands and Works, Government Ofllce, LUlooet District. Clinton, loth Aug., 1S37. dnnSOtd 3Mt jQl I WT X. A. WT 3D Transfer Comp'y NEW WKSTMIJiSTKR, U. C. WW) NMgty mm_ iiuu ictu m.m HACK RATES. From tho Ktuml to any ono Aiolnt southofltoynl Avenuc,e'ehiiorson,$ 25 From tbo Stand to any one point within the city limits, ono person',., lit) Kaon additional1 person 25 To or from Steamer or Train—same as above. Driving by tho hour—(list hour 2 50 Following hours-each 1 50 Hack to Vancouver nml Return 10 00 I " Port Moody and Return 7 GO Stables, Ctiltiiabln Mtrccl. dje«tc Telephone Culls—lft A SO. PROVINCIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE, 15th August, 1887. . HIS HONOUR THE LIEUTENANT- , Governor bus been pleased to mane the following Rules of Courl: 1, Thore shall be a vacation In thefiu- promo Court from tho Itlthdnyof August to the Btli davof October, 18S7, lrnlh days Inclusive, (luring whicli vacation no pleading shall lie delivered or cause tried. 2. Nothing In these rule." shall Interfere with tho delivery of pleadings or trial of causes triable or proposed to be tried elsewhere limn al, Vlctorln, Now Westminster and Namiluio. il. Nothing In those rules shall Interfere with the trials In vncniinn when such trials have been ordered before thoeom- ineneenioiit nf such vacation, nor with nny trial the hearing whereof has beon begun boforo tlm cpmntehosmont of such vacation, nor wllh llio delivery of any judgment where suoh mntter hns been urgued l:eforo the eoniiiieneementof the vueiitliiii, imr wllh the luxation of costs aud the signing of Judgments, ■t. Nothing in these rules shall Interfere wllh applications for Judgment under Rule 7"i of Ihe Supmim> Court Rules, 1880. fi. Nothing In tliOSO Mies shall Interfere with thorlglii of appeal to I he Divisional (Joint, from any Interlocutory order, or tho refusal of any Interlocutory order, 0. These rules tiro HUlislltuled for the Rules of Courl published In Iho "British Columbia ttuiett »f Ith Aujdisi.liw.and may bo cited iw the "Long Vacation Rufcs, 1887." ByCominnnd, ,INO. nniWON, ' dnulmnt Provincial Secretary. TIME CARD BTI-IAMrTlIlt) 'BiW&'Mys' VICTORIA, WESTMINSTER And Uii-Kiver l»orl». "BAXNBOW" LEAVES TURNER, BEETON A OO.'H Wharf every TiioMiny anil Friday, at 7n, in., .connootlmj with Str, "GLADYS'' at Westmlnstor. Return Imr Wr iIim-iiU) * anil MHtiirdityn, nml connect Ing wllh O. ll. .v N. Co, steamer for nil points on tho Sound. " Gt X* .A. X> 3T 0 " Leaves Wise's Wharf every WfdMMday miil Kaliirriay at 7 a. in. for up-river ports. Return!ng Thursdays nnd Mondays* Leaves every Tuesday nnd Friday for North Arm, returning sumo day. For all particulars, npply to TURNER, DEETON A CO., Victoria, or to W. -T. MATHERS, dwnu2le ■ Agent at Westm luster. The British Columbian H.IJWIT1IS Golnmliia St., New Westminster, B. C. CAPITAL - $15,000 IN 300 SHARES OF $50 EACH. Fast Steam Presses, First-Class Material, Efficient Workmen. THIS ESTABLISHMENT IS ONE OF THE IN BRITISH COLUMBIA. BY MAIL, PER ANNUM: Daily British Columbian, - - $10 00 Weekly British Columbian, - 2 00 Leading Newspaper on the Mainland HAV1HQBYFAR1HE LARGEST CIRCULATION. BOOK AND COMMERCIAL PRINTING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION At Moderate Rates. SPECIAL BLANKS RULED & PRINTED TO ORDER Persons who have not proved by actual experience the ability of the establishment to turn out first-class work are invited to send a trial order. lmte,n.ag-er. Tho Apple. Tho prehistoric area of tho apple was chiefly in the region lying hgtwottfjl Ti'-'bizond and Ghilau. The laleo dwellers of Lombard)', Savoy, aud Switzerland made great use- of apples. "They always cut them lengthways, and preserved them' dried as a provision for tho winter" writes J..)eeandolle, in his interesting work on tho "Origin of Cultivated Plants." Two varieties of apples seem to have been known to tho lake dwellers before they possessed metals. Whether they ovor ■solved tho problem, that hopelessly puzzled George III. and got them into a dumpling, archajology doesn't inform us. Tlie tibmutunco of tho fruit found in. prehistoric stores would seetn to uklicato. . some kihd of cultivation. Tho pour is of less fi-oipient occurrence,, although it is found in the prehistoric dwellings of Switzerland and Italy, usually iu a dried, state, nnd cut lengthways. Thon, as now, therefore, the pear was a greater luxury than tho apple. Tho abundance^ and variety of naihos testify to tho very ancient existence of tho latter from the Caspian Sea to the Atlantic. Philology comes largely to our aid-in -this interesting study. The more ancient and widely spread a plant, the more numerous its names. But prehistoric diners-out possessed one of the best of all fruits—tho grape. Seeds of tlio grape havo been discovered in the. lake dwellings. near Parma, dating from the ngo of bronze; also in the prehistoric settlement of Lako Vrireso and of Switzerland. M. Decau-( dolle, 'moreover, informs us that vino leaves have been found in the tufa near Montpelier. whero they were 'probably, deposited before -the historical epoch,' nlso in the same formation in Provencb. Whether thoy combined tho two wo know not, but it is quite probable that wine and walnuts delectated the palates of primitive feasters. The walnut is of groat antiquity. AValnut leaves have been found in the quaternary tufa of Provence, and a species of walnut in some of the Swiss lako. dwellings. The species possesses a Sanskrit name, a fact testifying to its dat-ley eultivationinlndia. The tree Mas introduced into China"about 110 }\, C. Only one cherry-stone has been as yet found in any prehistoric settlement of Italy nud Switzerland, nor is tlio antiquity of the stratum quite certain. Floval Superstition. Two ladies hurriedly entered tho New Haven and Hartford waiting-room of the U rand Central dopot yesterday. | "[low soon does the train leave ?" anxiously inquired one of them, "in live minutes. You havo not much i time to spare," the guard answered. "You get tho tickets, please," the younger lady requested her companion. "I- ihust have some flowers," "You will miss J ho train if you go after , them now," her friend answered. "I would rather miss it than go on it without some flowers. 1 will toll you why when I return," sho answered, as she darted away. She eamo quickly back with lilies of; the valley in her hand, nnd on'crcdhnlf of the bunch to her friend. "No, no; I will not rob you of them after you risked mining tho train to procure them," the liidy said. "J)o tako them, please. I am somewhat superstitious about it. You know J rode a good doal on the trains at one time, to and from si'hool. The .conductor of the train was a big man of middle ago, with hair tinged with gray. No matter what tho season, summer or winter, he always wore a flower on the lapel of his , coat. One day I plucked up courage to I ask him why he did so, '"Well, you see, miss, I havo got.a littlo wife up at home that thinks a great deal of mo, and siiys no one would ever get vory badly mixed up in a railroad accident who wore a flower about thorn. She pinned the tlr.4 flower to my coat that I ovor woro on a train, aud now I'd rather go withot my dinner on a trip tuim go abroad without a flower,' he said. '"Wero you ever on n train when an accident occurred ?' I asked him. "' Yes; I was once,1 ho said,' and I was almost the only ono on the car who did not get hurt badly. When tho crash came I did not get u scratch; and, do you know, miss, I still think it was tho flower my wifo pinned on my coat and her prayers that kept mo safo that night.' ".since tho conductor told mo that story I must confess that I havo becnaileetod with the same superstition, if you have a mind to call it so: but it Is a harmless one at all events," «■«. n nmrn. tam The night of Yenr*. It is somewhat ixexplicable that any man In private station almost lu any pub- lie one, should bu sensitive about his age, imditlB at least, a tradition that evory woman Is. ltccoursu to the following 11hie may either betray or punish this t .-ait. If it ho handed to a lady with tho ivquest to point out tho columns of figures in which hor age occurs, and thon I he figures at tho top of those columsbu added together, tho cut is out of tho bog. 1 TABLE. 1 a 4 0 19 . 09 ll 9 0 0 17 rn 9 e 0 10 IS 81 7 i 1 11 5 10 88 9 10 19 12 90 rill 11 n 18 13 91 87 in ii 14 14 91 33 IS 19 10 10 93 311 H 18 no 94 94 40 in 111 81 99 41 li » 99 90 20 ■< 4'! ■a an 18 87 ' ' IT 43 u 90 10 28 1 ' 44 in in 20 90 45 XI ao 80 ! 80 .' 80 1 411 ru Ol ai 01- 81 SJ fa IM w 40 48 ' 4n ru t» in 41 40 411 m no 88 41 50 * 90 wi 80 30 48 81 81 41 41 44 44 09 52 41 48 45 49 00 . r;r 4j 40 40 40 04 . 51 1 41 4' . , 47 99 it no 09 90 99 Ml 51 91 98 67 K , 97 Rl 84 04 08 98 98 ra 09 OS 09 90 611 tt 98 00 0} 00 . 1)1 06 01 01 Ill 01 111 in 08 09 05 111 (tl 03 00 03 93 93 Stipend It Ion* About Funerals, It Is bud luck to whistle or hum tho air that a baud plays at a funeral. If two persons think and express tho same thought at tho sumo time, one of them will die boforo the yearpasses. If two young girls aro combing the hair of a third at the same timo, it may be taken for granted that tho youngest of thu threo will soon die. If nt tho cemetery thore bo any unusual delay in burying tho dead, caused by any unlooltod-for circumstances, such as the tomb being too small to hold thu eollin, it is a sign that tho deceased is selecting a companion from among t nose present, und one of tlio mourners must soon die. AnniTANT-GRSKitAii Dniw, in answer to inquiries from a friend who hud heard through the newspapers that his health was very much impaired and thnt hu contemplated retirement in consequence, says his health has not been so good for years as it Is now, and as for rouramont, he has no such purpose in view. lHsap- pcuruuco and activity in tho performance of ids duties certainly hours out thoso statements. SUBJECTS OF THOUGT. Commence defies overy wind, outrides every tempest) and invades every zone. Tite ' reproaches of enemies should quicken us to duty, and not keep us from duty. A NOWJ3 nature can alono attract tlie noble, and alono knows how to retain tliom, Pf/EAsunE must first havo the warrant thnt it is without sin; then, the measure, that it is without excess. The best people aro not,thoso who say the most or speak the best but they who sny tliedtast and do as tlietylay. ,.]-.veiiy. beautiful, pureed good thought which the heart entertains'is an angel of mercy, purifying and guarding tho soul. Let a man learn that everything in nature, even motes and feathers, go by law and not by "luck," and that what he sows he reaps. On, how small a portion of earth will hold' us whon wo are dead, who ambitiously scokifte-V tbo whplo world while wo aro living'. It is not tho quantity of meat, but the cheerfulness of the guests, which make the feast. Where thero is no peaco there can bo no feast. Puma's chickens have bonny feathers, ■but, thoy are an expensive brood to rear; they cut up everything, and are always fttjfl&whon they are brought to the market. '■'All experience Jxath shown that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while . oviU ai-e suffbrable, than to right themselves by abolishing tho forms to which they are accustoinedr It seems to me wo can nover givo up longing and wishing while- wo aro thoroughly alive. There are certain things we feel to be beautiful and good, and we must huugar after them. Theiif, are threo ordors of emotions; these of pleasure, which refer to the seiisds; thoso oHiarmony, whicli refer to the mind; nnd those of happiness, which are the natural result of a union between harmony and pleasure. Tin: (rue proof of tho inherent nobleness of our eommon nature is in the sympathy it betrays with what is noble wherever crowds are collected. Never believe the world is base; if.it were so, no society could hold together for a day. If thero is any ono thing which abovo all else can soothe or dispel human sorrow, dissipate doubt and uncertainty, solve problems, settle difficulties, turn fear into courage and hesitation into decision, it is Ihe prompt performance of the meanest duty. ■ .1 if ave great hopes of tho time when these labor nrganizittions shall become schools iu which each member studies tlie conditions under whicli he is compelled to live, and finds that the only way in which he can lift himself to the top is by developing his own capacity or aptitude. A TEXDi-ia-iiEAUTED und compassionate dftpositiou] which inclines men to pity and feel the misfortunes of others, and which is even for its own sake incanablo of involving any man in ruin and misery, is of ail tempers of mind the most amiable ; and, though it seldom receives much honor, is worthy of tho highest. TiiKinc arc many who do not bolievo in devotion for'marriage, but it cannot bo filled 'without' special protection from God. Young men and women who take that step, bear well in mind that mar- i logo is one of the most important in life. You have but ono life to live and no earthly considerations can pay you for a life of unhappiness. A gooij wifo is given to tlioso who.'*fear God." A good wife, therefore, is given to man for bis good deeds, and a good husband is bestowed upon a woman for her goodness. "Thu powor to converse woll* is a vory great charm," says Huskin. "You think anybody can talk. How mistaken you are! Anybody can chatter. Anybody can oxcharigo idle gossip. Anybody can recapitulate the troubles of tho kitchen, the cost of tho last now dress, and the probable doings of Uie neighbors. But to talk wisely, instructivoly,freshlyj andde- liglHfutly is an immense accomplishment. It implies exertion, observation, study of books uud people, and recoptivity of impression. 1'ialo banished the musicians irom his feasts that the charms of conversion might havo no interference; but in our Inter fashions many prefer music rather then tho gossip of tho hour, which often degenerates into trivialities wearisomo and commonplace." How to Atmto tho Sparrow Nuisance. A shotgun is tho most convenient instrument for destroying them, but as they are most offensive in tho cities and villages, aud ns it is not safe to Uro the usual load from a shotgun about the streets, a good plan is to get n twenty-two calibre rifle, a Klobert or other cheap stylo will do, and charge it with the small shot cartridges, which can be had at the gun stores. There are several advantages in thu uso of the small ritlesand shot shells. It makes but a slight noise—not enough to startle any one; it does not throw strong enough to hurt anybody seriously many yards away; tho shot put in the cartridges .is line, and soon spends it.: force, and tho cartridges are cheap—two for a cent, by tho hundred. With such n guu, and ammunition to correspond, a very promising colony of sparrows can be disposed of in a very short time at llttlo expense, and without disturbing the slumbers of the babies in your block, or frightening their mother by tlie smell of villainous saltpeter. — Ornithologist in HoclmierlVoU'-jgrpim!... ,. Nails on thoir Gloves, Of course there ia absolutely no means of judging the relativo powers of the an- cieiilsanduioderns in tho "noble art of H'li'-dcfense." That the ancients, especially tin; Greeks, .lid box, und that most suvagely, we know. So far from using gloves to lesson tho damaging cubcta of their blows, or oven from using simply llie power that nature and training had given to their lists, they increased this by tying straps of hard bull's hide around them when clinched, and sometimes even ntbuhed nails aud lead buckles to these to mako their blows inoro deadly. They also usually, but not alwavs. fought continuously until one of the combatants gavo in, "rounds/' apparently not being to their taste. But, although there seems to havo boon this savagery about tlio contests, it by no means follows that a "scientific boxer" of tho presont day would not bo ablo to hold his own in one, if atrial were possible, Tho Whitti House nt Washington, D, O, The While House nt Washington, P. C, Is 170 foot long by 8tl feet wido. The largest apartment, known aa the east room, Is Si) by -to foot in dimensions and IL* ftiot high. Tlie adjoining! bluo room, finished in bluo and gold, is devoted tc receptiuii.i, diplomatic and fioeirtl. 'Tht groi'ii uud red rooms, so called from then finishing,.are each .(fl by 2D feet. Th rooms on tho second floor are oecttpie by the executive ollleo and tho apart uienti of the President's family. Biisiiess Directory. The following Business Directory relates only to persons whose advertlsementa appear in the British Columbian. It has been found true, as a rule, that persons who advertise liberally am liberal lu their dealings, and many persons moke it a rule to give preference in their dealing* to thoso establishments which advertise freely. The following list is arranged alphabetically: LEGAL. T. C. AtkliiBon. ColumbiaSt W. Norman Bole Columbia Bt Branch Ofllco at Vancouver. Corbould A McColl McKenzie St Branch Ofllco at Vancouver. MEDICAL. Dr. H. M. Cooper Church St Dr. J. C. Henderson Chllllwhnck*, 11.0. Dr. I. M. McLean McKenzie Kt Dr. DeWolfe Smith Clarkson Kt INSCHANCE. W. J. Armstrong [Arc] Court HoiiBe H. V, Edmonds McKenzie Kt T. R. Pearson [flro A life] Columbia 8t Rand Bros. [flro.llfoAiic'd'tl.MoKenzioKt Branch Ofllces at Vancouver A Vie. Turner,Beeton &Co. Iflro] ...Viotoria Woods, Turner A Gamble [Are,life* accident] ColumbiaSt HEAL ESTATE AGENCIES. W. N, Bole ColumbiaSt Corbould A McColl MoKenzlo St H. V. Edmonds McKonzlo Kt Band Bros McKenzie Kt Woods, Turner & Gamble Columbia Bt ARCHITECT, Ac. G. W, Grant McKenzie St CONTRACTORS A BUILDERS. Ackerman Bros New Westminster Beokett A Co. .McKenzie st BRICK-MAKERS. Beckett A Co ', McKenzie st Manahan Bros New Westminster BIroy O'Brien Port Haney AUCTIONEERS. T, J. Trapp Columbia St AGENTS FOR MACHINERY, Ac. Fraser it Leonard Vancouver AGRICCLTTRAL IMPLEMENTS. W.H. Jenkins..Westminster* Chllliwh'k BOOKS A STATIONERY. D. Lyal A Co Columbia st MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. T. It. Peanon.. « Columbln St PRINTING A RULING. The Columbian Steam Printing Establishment......... ., Columbia St STOVES A TINWARE. H. M. Cunningham A Co Columbia St GAS FITTINGS. H. M. Cunningham A Co. Columbia St SEWING MACHINES. C. J. Robson ColumbiaSt GENERAL MERCHANDISE. W. It. Austin Front St C. G. Major Columbia St Wm. MoColl Columbia St C. McDonough ., ..Front St DRY GOODS. Bon Marche .....ColuinblaSt I. X. L. Vancouver Jas. Ellard A Co Columbia Ht DRESSMAKING. Bon Marohe Columblast Jiih. Ellard A Co , Columbia st Misses MoDougall Columbia st TAILORING. F. M. Leahy- Columblast WOID A COAL. W. It. Austin Front st Honry Elliott [Ordors left at W. McColl's] DRUGS) Ao. D. S, Curtis A Co ColumbiaSt BUTCHERS. Robt Dlcklusoa Columbln St WATCHMAKERS A JEWELERS F. Crake Columbia St Thomas Glflord , Front si F. Ktirsky. .-...Columbia St BLACKSMITHING A CARRIAGE WORKS. Thos. Ovens Columbia St Reid A Cnrrle ColumbiaSt J. E. SuIIey ... ....Douglas st HOTELS. Colonial (Pither) Columbln Kt Farmers Home llloldcu] Church St LIVERY, AC. Mainland Transfer Co. Columbia St BOOTS A SHOES. G. H. Grant & Co Columbia St H. Kelts Columbia Kt Wm. Ross Columbia St SOAP-MAKERS. Pendray A Co Victoria BAKERY. A. Dlebel Fn nt St NURSERIES. G. W. Henry Fort Hammond E. Hntcherson - Ladners MONUMENTAL. Alex. Hamilton Church st Rudge A Monck Now Westminster TEACHER WANTED. A DULY-QUALIFIED TEACHER FOR t\ Prairie Public School, Applications «bflsont to ROBT. MoKEE, Seo. of Trustees. Langley, Ilth July, 1887. dwJyUtc Westminsters Whatcom STAGE LINE. T EAVES WESTMINSTER for Wlinl- Tj com nnd intermediate points every Wednesday morning nt 8 o-cloclt; Returning, leaves Whatcom every Mondny nt3 J. in., arriving at WeHtmliiNti'rTue-'diiy at p. m. Fares reasonable. Forfurther Information apply ut the Ferry. ""
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