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- A DeOosiuos, ritish Columbian. WEEKLY lEDITIOnsr.-lO PAGES VOLUME 34 NEW WESTMINSTER, B. 0., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 1889. NUMBER 16 COLUWIBIAN THE DAILY I'll 111.lNO.Klr Every Afternoon excegH Sunday, BY THB KBITITBm-Sr BKOTHIJilBS, At their Steam printing, Establish ment, Columbia Street. BY MAIL: For 12 months 88 00 For 6 months 4 25 For 8 months 2 55 DELTVEREDjIN THE OITYl For 12 monthB 810 00 For 6 months 5 25 Per month lm Per weok 25 Payment iu all onsen (exoept for woekly rate) to be made in advanoe. THE WEEKLY COLUMBIAN lulled e-rwrj Wurii-K-.di-.y Horning. Delivered in tbe City, per yuar 93.00 Mailed, per year. 2.00 Mailed, 0 months 1.25 ABVMTIMNfi RATM POR THE DAILY. Transient Advern-wmeiit!-.—Flrat insertion, louts, per lln<* solid nont'M-t'U; eaeh ■ubsequent consecutive insertion,Sets, per Hue. Ad vertl semen tu nol Inserted every day—flrst Insertion, Wets, per line; subsequent Insertions, 5 cts. per tine. 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Special Notices, Births, Marriages and Deaths, same rates as Daily, Cats must be all metal,and forlargecuts an extra rate will be oharged. itVPersons sending In advertisements should be careful to state whether they are to appear In the Dally Edition, or the Weekly, or both. A liberal reduction is made when inserted in both. No advertisement inserted for less than 91. SUBSCRIBERS Who do not receivo their paper refrain the Carriers or through the Post Offlce, will confera favor hy reporting tho same to the oflico of publication at once, Weekly Britisli GoluiMan, Wednesday Morning, April II, lllllll. By an advertisement in tbe Weekly Columbian, the post office inspector makes the notification that "sealed tenders, addressod to the postmaster-general, will be received at Ottawa until noon, on Friday, 17th May, for the conveyance of her majesty's mails on a proposed contract for four years twice per week eaoh way, between Elgin and New Westminster, from the 1st July next. The conveyance to be made on horseback or in a vehicle, at the option of the contractor. To leave Elgin every Wednesday and Saturday at 7 a.m., to proceed to New Westminster, and get biwk to Elgin with return mail on the evenings of the same days." Further informa tion, blank forms of tender, &o., may be obtained at the post offices at this oity, Mud Bay, and Elgin, and at the office of the inspector, Victoria. The most important point, however, in connection with the above announcement is the fact that the thriving settlements of Elgin and Mud May will have, after tho 1st July next, a seini-weekly, instead of a weekly, mail service, a change whioh cannot but be appreciated. Our readers nre aware that we have on quite a number of occasions urged the postal authorities, not only to grant this additional service on the mail route mentioned above, but also on the other route south of this city supplying the settlements of Surrey Centre, Olover Valley, Hall's Prairie and langley Prairie. We believe the authorities have in contemplation furnishing the last mentioned settlement with a serai-weekly service via Langley, instead of from this oity, as at present, If this intention is carried out, thero will be but three settlements remaining with a weekly service, and these will be supplied, with a daily service, probably, when the Westminster- Southern gets in running order. It is high time that the wants of the various settlements in the matter of increased mail facilities were being met, and we nre glad to be able to say that the prospect is good for this boing done. With respeot to the moderate subsidy asked for the establishment of a daily mail service between this city and the North Arm, a matter which is at present before the Dominion authorities, and to which we have referred on former occasions, we would urge upon the postal authorities, again, the propriety of assisting, to the extent of the subsidy asked, to the establishment of theservice required, The advantages and the necessity of this service have been sufficiently set forth before, a faot whioh, we trust, the result may prove has not been lost upon the government, Mr. Gladstone's affectionate title of "The Grand Old Man" is one which is peculiarly appropriate and, from association and usage, applicable to htm alone of living men. There is only one Gladstone^ The great Liberal loader is generally conceded to bo an unique figure in British politics to-day, as well as in the world of oratory and letters. The native eloquence of the ex-premier is something of wliich his auditors never tire, but to listen to this matchless speaker and profound reasdner is a pure treat, upon all occasions, and on any subject that he essays. That fell paralyzer, age, has not, impaired the "Grand Old Man's" physical vigor nor dimmed the fires of his soul, but his words pour forth vehement, forceful, inspiring, as of yore. An English correspondent of the Toronto Mail draws some interesting pictures and comparisons relating to the occasion of Mr. Gladstone's reoent eulogistic oration in parliament on the late John Bright. Mr. Gladstone ea me in at a quarter to four, says the correspondent, looking wonderfully fresh and vigorous, and ho at once entered into conversation with Sir William Vernon Harcourt. No nervous fumbling for notes, no signs of intense pre-occupation, are ever visible when Mr. Gladstone has to speak. One moment he is talking in a lively manner to the person nearest him, tho next he is standing at the table rolling forth his mellow periods, The miseries of public speaking have long since passed out of his recollection, even if he ever experienced theni. After tho Hon. W. H. Smith's address, Mr. Gladstone immediately followed, und his oration and its effects are thus do- scribed by tho writer above referred to: "His first few sentences showed that he was rather hoarse, as well ho might be, considering the exposure to bitter Scotch weather which he had to go through last week; but whether his voice be hoarse or clear his style is always immeasurably superior to that of any other man in the house, and the standard by which we were able to judge of what was supplied. Before the proceedings wero over the comparison must have convinced the most confirmed opponent of Mr. Gladstone that there is no one who can distantly approach him in eloquence. He brought into prominence with equal skill and feeling the marked features of Mr. Bright's publio life, dwelling much upon the moral elevation of his character, Full of generosity, too, was his eulogium, for it gave the heartiest praise to Mr. Bright for those very passages in his career in whicli he had been opposed by Mr. Gladstone—the war of secession, and so forth. Mr. Gladstone and Mr. Bright held conflicting views on these events, and now the venerable leader of tho Liberal party admitted that Mr. Bright had shown true foresight. All through the addross was couched in that elevated strain which nlono is tolerable on snch an occasion, and in which Mr. Gladstone is absolutely without an equal. He came to an end much too soon, to the general regret of the house, which had listened to every word with admiration." The writer adds: "Mr. Chamberlain got up and made what people called a characteristic speeoh, that is he quickly brought tilings down to the level of these prosaic days. Wo could now compare tho new school with the old, Mr. Chamberlain with Mr. Gladstone. Broad and deep indeed is the chasm which divides them. Mr. Gladstone talked of Mr. Bright's exalted purity and noble aims. Mr. Chamberlain began to tell of his pecuniary relations with his consti tuents. 1 have heard and read some strange funeral orations, but that a gentleman should rise upon such an ocoasion and say in effect, 'Our organization, whieh I called into existence, was perfect, and we never let the deceased pay his own election expenses'—this I think is something new in necrological literature, He who drinks beer thinks beer was the diotum of Dr. Johnson, and I suppose that he who loves money dearly will think money, but at such a time and over such a man it waB out of place to talk of election expenses, 'Mr. Bright was a good man and we sent him free of cost.' After that, tho epitaph 'She painted in water colours and of such ia the Kingdom of Heaven' fades away into insignificance. Thus it came to pass that smiles were seen on the lips of many members as they left the houso in spite of the sadness and solemnity of the occasion." Children Cryfor l-ress Dcsnntclics. London, April 10.—Sir Charles Russell is now opening the Parnellites' case before the Parnell coinmisson and will finish his speech on Friday. The commission will then adjourn till the 30th inst. when Parnell will give testimony before the commission. London, April 10.—The memorial fund to Matthew Arnold now amounts to about seven thousand pounds. A meeting of the subscribers is to be held on Friday next in the Jerusalem chambers, Wostminstor Abbey, to consider what iB to be done with the money, and to examine the designs for the memorial to be placed in the abbey. A greater portion of the fund will(.b-t| assigned to Mrs. Arnold. Paiiis, April, 10.—Copies of warrants for the arrest of Boulanger, Dillon and Rochefort have beon transmitted to every police station in France with photographs and descriptions of the persons in question. Sydney, N.S.W., April 10.-The assembly of New South Wales by a vote of 45 to 25, has decided in favor of the payment of a fixed salary to members. Johet, 111., April 10.—Passenger tram No. 2, bound east, stopped for some cause at Lorenzo, at four o'clock this morning, and a freight train following it crashed into the rear car, completely tellescoping it. Seven porsons woro killed und fourteen woundod. The freight engineer and fireman wore badly scalded and their recovery is doubtful. It is stated that the cur destroyed was the directors special car, and that several officials of the road wero kiliod. Chicago, April 10.—Another ao count of tho accident on the Santa Fe Road nays : No. 2 was running on time und an extra freight was following. Lorenzo grade is very steep, and the engineor of the extra found his train was unmanageable just as he perceived the lamps on the rear of the passenger train. Ho whistled brakes and the front brakeman, P. L. Palmer, sprung for tho brakes but was too late and the freight engine crashed into the private car driving it up on the steps of the Pullman car. The fireman of the freight engine jumped and escaped, but the engineor was crushed into a mass of pulp ugainst the boiler head. In the private car was J. L. Hart, a director of Cain. Central Bailway. He lives at Brookliuo, Mass. Beth legs were broken and he is badly scalded. His son and daughter who accompanied him were killed instantly. Henry W. Lamb, also in private car, was scalded about tho fnco very badly. Palmer, the freight brakeninn, was thrown over the freight engine into a mass of debris, but escaped with a bad scald on the face and both hands terribly burned. The tourist car just ahead of the sleeper was not injured, and the other coaches and baggage car were damaged only slightly. Engineor John Ryndor was severely bruised by the force nf tho concussion. The wreolt of the private car was left at Lorenzo aud the remainder of the train came on to Chicago. Tho wreok- ed passenger oar was the private car of Gen. McCool, of tho California Central Ry. It was occupied by a party of McCool's frionds from Massachusetts, who had been spending a few weeks with his family at Los Angeles, and were returning home. J no. L. Hart, wife, niece and son, and W. H. Lamb of Brooklyn, Mass., wero members of tho McCool party, and with the oxception of the neico are all severely injured. San Francisco, April 10.—The U. S. Coast and Geodetic survey steamer C. P. Patterson, sailed this morning for the summer trip along the northern shores. Tho steamer goes to Port Townsond, whero sho will tako on board 10,000 feot of lumber, which will be used for building signal stations on the coast of Alaska, from which observations can be taken. From Port TownBend the Patterson will call at Victoria for Btoros, and then coal up at Dopiirturo Bny, she will then go to Alaska aud will commence work at Capo Fnnsliaw, where the survey was discontinued last season. Ottawa, April 10.—The intention just expressed by the naval authorities at Washington to establish another navy yard on tlio Pacifio coast near Seattlo, has created considerable commotion in government circles here and aroused the officials. At a cabinet meeting just held the Seattle announcement was discussed and General Frederick Mlddlotou, commander of the forces, was instructed to draw up a communication to the home government indicating the urgency of the fortification of Esquimalt. The Canadian government realizes the contest between Viotoria and Vancouver, British Columbia sea-ports, and Seattle, Portland and Tacoma, for trade supremacy. This was brought to their attention by tho O. P. R., whioh has everything to make by building up the Canadian Pacific coast and everything to lose by the inaction of tho government. A navy ynrd at Seattle means a tremendous rush of good people to Washingl on, who have in most cases been assistod to the coast by the railway or tho govornment, and who are very much dissatisfied with matters thero, as indicated by letters received Pitcher's Castoria. eaBt by tho dozen daily. The members of parliament for British Columbia intend to catechise the government again next week on the question, as they did last, and Senator Mclnnes, of B. 0., is very outspoken in his indignation at the vioillatiou and procrastination of the imperial authorities. London, April 10.—Before tho Parnell commission to-day, Sir Charles Russell, arguing in behalf of the Pnr- nellitos, recounted the history of the growth of Foniunism in America, which, he said, was merging into a movement to obtain justice for Ireland by legal agitation. The history of the national league in America, said Sir Charles, shows no complicity in crime. There is no period in the history of Ireland, continued the speaker, in whnrh the people of tho Irish race in that greater Ireland beyond tin were not willing to accept tho right of self government in amity with the rest of Ihe British empire. Sir Oharles said that Mr. Parnell was not associated with any secret society. He had never met Patrick Ford, nor was he implicated in any conspiracy whatever. Mr. Michael Davitt, although a friend of Ford's, had repeatedly denounced the outrages and all the agitation that, incited to them. London, April. 11—Before the Parnell commission to-day Russell, containing his speech, said Parnell's only care now wus to unmask what he believed to bo foul play against him. Chicago, April 11.—A striko on ull the western roads, centering here, is one of tho possibilities of the near future. No other subject is discussed at secret meetings of tho Brotherhood of Locomotive engineers and firemen. One impression prevails among the men that the western roads have determined upon a general and sweeping reduction of wages. During last week several things have transpired 'which tend to strengthen that impression, Butte, Montana, April 11.—At Flat Head Lake, yesterday, two settlers, named Fortin and Hawkes, had a dispute about a piece of land which both claimed. Hawkes shot and fatally wounded Fortin. Hawkes was arrost- ed. Susanville, Cal., April 11.— Pat Bagin, a rancher, with a family living 5 miles from town, was found dead near his house last night in a pond of water with a ropo arouud his neck, the rope being attached to a Btone. It is not known yet whether it is a case of suicide or murder. New York, April 11.—Tho Inman line steamer City of Paris arrived from Liverpool this morning. It was hor maiden trip, and was made in 6 days, 18 hours, and 58 minutes. It was expected that she would cross in closo to 6 days, but new machinery and favorable weatherhindered a quick passage Elizareth, N. 0., April 11.—Tho schooner Susannah has been blown ashore, near Hatteras, and wrecked; her crew and five men were drowned. Tho schooner Susan hns been lost near the same place, and the captain and crew are missing. The Bchooner Par- rott has sunk and it is feared the captain and crew and drowned. San Fhancisco, April 11.—Mrs, Mary Saunders, who was shot by lier Iiusband last Saturday night for refusing to support him by leading a disreputable life, died thiB morning, Saunders is charged with murder. Raleigh, N. C, April 11.-Gen. Mahone, senator Jones of Nevada and others have brought suit in the U. S. court against W. P. Canaday, sergeant at arms of the senate, ex-congressman Russe! of North Carolina and E. R. Brick, the former postmaster nt Wilmington, in connection wtth the operations of the Wilmington Creosote & Lumber Company. All parties are stockholders, and the company was organized by Canaday. It is alleged in the bill that fraudulent issues of stock were made, and the proceeds converted to private use. A receiver is asked for, and also an injunction against the further issue of stock. It is said that Mahone and senator Jones deposited $15,000 each, and Don Cameron $13,000 in the enterprise. The bill makes a direct charge of fraud and conspiracy. New York, April 11.—Thomas Walsh, ono of the men on whose promises of startling revelations and incriminating documents Sir Richard Webster relied to prove his case against Mr. Parnell and his colleagues, is now in the city, Ho slipped away from London the night before he was wanted. He alleged that the agents of tho Times continued to urge him to make disclosures against Mr. Parnell. Finally he set himself systematically to work them, and aftor gotting all the money out of them that ho could, he skipped to France and then to this country. London, April 11.—In the house of commons yesterday Mr. Dodgeson H. Madden, the conservative member for Dublin university, denied the circulated report that Lord Londonderry intended to resign the office of lord lieutenant of Ireland. Mr. Daniel O'Reilly nationalist member for North Mayo, moved the second reading of the bill providing that courts, in fixing rents, deduct from the letting value cost of improvements; also that courts deal with arrears, deciding the amount pay able and fixing the term of the judical rent at seven instead of fifteen years. The motion was rejected by a vote of 229 to 168. Paris, April 11.—M. M. Naquet, Farquct and Laisant, the Deputies who have juat been acquitted, have gone to Brussels, but they promise to return on Thursday or Friday. The Senate will appoint a committee of nine members to examine the charges against General Boulanger to decide whether they are as such to justify his prosecution. If this committee submits an indictment, which is of course expected to be the result of its deliberation, the accused is to be allowed twenty days within which to appear and defend himself. Should General Boulanger be convioted by default upon not returning to Paris in time to stand his trial, the sentence which the Senate may pass upon hiin will stand until he does appear when everything which has been done will be annulled and a fresh trial will be necessary. The sittings of the Senate ns iu a court, will he public, but the court is to deliberate on its decision and do its voting in private. Paris, April 12.-Tho story tlmt another attempt has been mnde upon the lite of the czar is said to have emanated from the fact that the officer commanding the czar's bodyguard was wounded by the accidental explosion of a dynamite bomb. London, April 12.—The sugar market is booming to-day, and dealings nro attended with considerable excito- inent. A report is current to the effect that the Cuban crop is short and that it is mostly in the hands of a few continental capitalists. London, April 12.—Steamer City of Chester, from New York, which arrived at Queonstown last night, reports having passed on April 8, in mid ocean, the Danish steamer Denmark, from Copenhagen to New York. The vessol had been abandoned and was in a sinking condition. She had apparently been in a collision, her bow stood out of water, while the stern was sunken almost below the level of the water. She carried six hundred and fifty passenger's, presumably all immigrants. Including the vessel's Captain, R. N. Judson, the crew number forty men. Mr. Eydo said: "The Denmark was commanded by Captain Knudsen nn old seamen well known for his courage and presence of mind. He is not a man to abandon the ship to the mercies of waves when there was one chance iu even a thousand of getting her into port. She may have been disabled but we are very nearly cer tain that she had not been abandoned. Even if the Denmark has been abandoned, she had sufficient means to accommodate nil passengers on board, if not all the crew. There were a great number of life boats, enough for a great passenger list and several new rafts of the latest patterns and improvements which could have accommodated the crew and officers and some of the passengers if there was not room enough in the life boats for them." London, April 12.—Sir Charles Russell concluded his address on behalf of the Parnellitea before the Parnell commission to day. He said he would undertake to show the money that lhe Parnellites gave to Byrno was meant for the ordinary purposes of the land league, and not, as was alleged, to enable Byrne to escape. He declared Parnell wns not aware that Byrne was in peril. Russell's conclusion caused quite a sensation, and the general opinion is Sir Charles never spoke in better form. Chief Justice Sir James Hannen passed a note to bim in wliich he snid; "I congratulate you. It was a great speech and worthy of this great occasion." In concluding his address Russell said the court was trying the history of the Irish revolution, and all he asked for it was a fair and generous consideration. "If prosperity was returning to Ireland," he said, "I would thank God, but affairs are unhealthy when the people consider that the imprisonment of a member of the house of commons made of that member a hero and martyr." He did not speak, he said, merely as au advocate of the members of the houso of commons, but he spoke for the land of his birth, and, as he believed, in the beat interests of England. The inquiry, which was intended to bo a curse, had boen a blessing, and that whicli was designed to ruin one man had been his vindication. The commission adjourned until the 30th intt. New York, April 12.—Tho committee of the N. Y. yacht club appointod to consider the challenge offered by Lord Dunravenowner of theyacht Valkyrie, has recommended that the challenge be accepted. New York, April 12.—At midnight last night the Jute Mills of Buchanan & LyaTl, in Brooklyn, the largest in the oountry, took fire whlie 200 employes were at work filling orders for E. S. Higgins & Co., whose omployores aro ou strike. The men and women jumped from the windows. No lives are reported lost, but several were badly burned and injured. The walls fell at 1 o'olock this morning setting fire to adjacent buildings. The loss is $400,000, fully covered by insurance. Canton, Ohio, April 12.—A collision has occurred on the Wheeling & Lake Erie R. R. between two coal trains. Both locomotives were reduced to Bcrap iron and one man was fatally injured. The engineers and firemen savod their lives by jumping. Modesto, Oal., April 12.—Pedro Gallo, a barber, took a dote of morphine last night to produce sleep and it killed him. Los Angeles, April 12. — Jacob Hemmel, an old man supposed to be quito wealthy, and who was sued a few weeks ago by his housekeeper for breach of promise of marriage, suicided last niglit. He first took a mixture of laudanum and strychnine, but this not proving rapid enough he shot himself through the heart with a small pistol, dying in a few minutes. New Orleans, April 12.—British steamer Chilian, formerly of the West India line, loaded with cotton and grain, caught tire this morning and 2,500 bales of cotton and twenty thousand bushels of corn were burned. The vessel shows signs of sinking and may founder. Centralia, Ills., April 12.—Robbers entered the postofflce here at 4 o'clock this morning. They were discovered by two night policemen and a pitched battle ensued. Many shots were exchanged, and one of the robbers fell wounded and the other two ran away. The police pursued them a short distance and when they came bnck they found the wounded man had escaped leaving his revolver and shoes. The robbers were disturbed, before they got to work in the safe and only secured what money was in the Btamp drawer—a little over $1. A large negro was found dead at the Central City bridge at 5 o'clock, terribly mangled. He had quite a number of coppers in his pocket, and no shoes. He is supposed to be the wounded robber and had been struck by a train while making his escape. San Francisco, April 12.—Vincent Gillis, 14 years of age, went for a sail ou the bay last night with two other boyR. The latter rocked the boat, which capsized, and Gillis was drowned. Washington, April 12. — The president to-day appointhed Lyman E. Knapp of Middleburg, Vt., to be governor of Alaska. Thos. M. Reed Jr.. uf W. T. to be register of the land office at Seattle. New York, April 12.—Regarding the abandonment of the steamer Denmark tho agents of the company do not credit the report, Mr. Edyc of the firm cabled to the London office for further particulars. The Denmark wns formerly a freight steamer of the White CroBS line. She was built in 1880 at New Castle, England, and rated in the highest class. She is brig- antine riggtd with three decks and nine water tight bulkheads; carrying capacity 4400 tons. St. Ionace, Mich., April 11.—This morning the tugs having TJ. S. Marshall Waters of Grand Rapids, Sheriff McKenzie of the Soo and Sheriff Melever and thirty deputies from here, all heavy armed, left to capture the barges having tho Moiles brothers' mill en route from Canada. A desperate conflict is feared. The barges are now lying in American waters badly cut by the ice and the captains are afraid to venture out with them. VICTORIA NEWS. Bpeoial to the Columbian. Victoria, April 11.—Hall & Goepel received information last night that three of the crew of the sealing schooner Juanita were drowned on March 25th on the west coast, by the upsetting of aboat. Their names are H. Tunnel, Mate Rowe, E. A. Hunter and a Swede named Joe. The boat was found bottom up. All the sealers on the west coast are reported with good catches. Hon. R. Dunsmuir, who has been very ill for the past few days, iB slightly improved to-clay. A. A. Green, the banker, is seriously ill. S. T. Mackintosh of the O.P.R. telegraph Oo., has entered into partnership with F. G. Richards, and W. C. Haywood, real estate agents, of New Westminster. Donald Trolli. Thu western division of the C. P. R. und Sir John Lister Kaye's ranches are now run on the same system. The managers of neither outfit will employ a man who knows anything about the business for which he is employed. T. F. Sinclair, the canal contractor, has arrived at Grohman. On arriving there ho found that the work required more timber than he had out. This will delay the work somewhat, but he expects to have the dam and locks completed within 2 months. This week Robert Cleland and Jas. Oulbert left for New Westminster, to engage in railroad construction near that place. Both boys are practical railroadmen, the former being seotion boss at Six-Mile aud the latter at Bear Creok, where they did good work in keeping a difficult piece of C. P. R. grade in first-class order. Archibald Cameron, the government road-builder, met with an accident at Rogers Pass this week which came near resulting seriously. He attempted to get aboard the west bound pas senger as it was pulling out, missed hi footing, fell, and was pretty badlj scared and shook up before he was sel free by the bystanders. Mr. Cameror was on his way to Victoria, aftei spending the winter in Bruce oounty, Ontario. m George Hague, manager of the Merchants' bank, Montreal, denies the rumor that he bas been asked to enter the cabinet as Finance minister. Weekly British Columbian TVedncsilny Morning, April 11, 1SSI). LOCAL AHD JJEHERAL NEWS. (Fi-om Daily Columbian, April 13.) Tho sum of §300 has been appropriated for the improvement if tho Sumas river. Every stoamor from Victoria is bringing over great quantities of supplies for tho canneries. The cuso of Louis Trommel', charged with stealing leather and findings from Mr. J. Rousseau, camo boforo the police magistrate this morning und wus dismissed, as tho evidence adduced was not sufficient to warrant a conviction. Tlioro wns u mooting of tho directors of the British Colombia Agricultural society this afternuon. A reply was received from the Governor Genoral, Lord Stanley, stating ho feared it would bo impossible for him to be present at the opening of tho exhibition. An order in council hns been passed extending the timo for homesteading in tho railway belt in British Oolumbia to the Ist January, 1891, and increasing the price of lands in the belt, which are sold for agricultural purposes without conditions of settlement, from $2.50 to $5 per acre. The folders giving a description of the oity and distriot of New Westminster nro now boing distributed, but the council seems to be at a loss to decide on the best means of placing them where they will be productive of the most good. There is no better way of scattering them abroad than by letting the people in general send them to their friends in various parts of the world, and tho council appreciates this fact. Those who desire to send folders to their friends can obtain a reasonable number from Aid. D. S. Curtis Furthor particulars of Judge Elliott's death state that he was found in bed at the house of his daughter, Mrs. J. W. Douglas, having expired from heart troublo. Judge Elliott had been ill for inoro than a year, although he was able at. times to bo on the streets and attend to his business. He had been under the caro of several physicians, and Mondny night his condition wns deemed critical enough to send for Dr. Chismore. When the latter came the late premier of British Columbia was thought by the family to be improving, and as he was sleeping quietly they retired for the night. An unusal sight, thnt of a noble red- man carrying in his arms a papoose, while the gentle partner of hishopes and ambition wandered behind him bur- enless, was witnessed yosterday on Abbott street. It must be said, however, in extenuation of such unworthy conduct on the part of the aborigine, that the klootchman wan more than usually good looking, and also that he felt thoroughly ashamed of himself. There is hope that with a century or two of civilized surroundings the Siwashes of the Pacific coast will learn the convenience of baby carriages and the evil effects of bad whiskey,—News-Advertiser. Said to be St-lended.—"I am pleased with Burdock Blood Bittors, becauso it eured my rheumatism completely. My son also, and many other people in this vicinity, havo used itand say it is splend- ed." Mrs. 0. Perrault, Rat Potnge, Ont. Tlio ltcnvcr Cannery. Tho Beaver cannery, J. H. Todd & Son proprietors, is completed, and in full readiness for tho season's operations. The cannery, which is situated on the soutli side of Lulu Island, near the mouth of the river, wus commenced lust fall. It is modern in evory particular and is fitted up in a most complete and thorough manner. The cost of the buildings nnd plant runs close to $25,000. Messrs. J. H. Todd & Son nro ulso tho owners of the Richmond cannery, whoso tnar.lo leaf brand is so widely and favorably known throughout the world. Now Logging Cum". Ward DeBeck is starting a new logging camp on Johnston straits above Seymour narrows, for the Brunette Saw Mills. He will leave for the north in a few days with a complete outfit of cattle men and supplies. He proposes to lako out several million feet of logs during tho coining summer. The timber on the limit, which Mr. Do Beck will work, is easy of access and magnificent in size and quality. The new camp will be in full running order within two weeks. JiiiiiImi Island Coal. Tho company which hns been boring for coal on Jumbo island, near Plumpers pass, have been so fortunate as to strike a large vein of superior quality coal. Tho prospects look so favorable that a forco of 30 men have been set to work to sink a shaft for tho development of the mine. Work on the shaft commenced this weok, and when suf- ficently advanced tho requisite machinery will be put in and mining operations commenced. The coal iB said to be equal in quality to any on the const. The Mission Itrldge. Mr. Harry Abbott, superintendent of the Pacifio division of the 0. P. R., oame ovor from Vancouver this morning to confer with the board of trade respecting the Mission bridge. The council of the board mot Mr. Abbott in the board rooms at 11.30, and discussed the question at Boine length. It seems that the board's information respecting the width of the draw was quite correct, as the plan submitted by Mr. Abbott showed only sixty feet between the piers. Mr. Abbott thought this space ample, but Btated that if the board was not satisfied the company might consent to a larger draw, Bay from 70 to 80 feet. Ho stated that it would bo practically impossiblo to operate a wooden draw of 100 feet. After hearing and discussing tho proposals submitted, the bonrd asked for a few days to consider whether it would bo justified in tbe publio interest, in modifying its demand for a 100-foot draw. Mr. Abbot stated that the railway company had no wish to do anything that might impede navigation, but tho coat of a draw of 100 feet would be very great, and it seemed to him an unreasonable width to ask under tbe circumstances. Asm! lier Industry In Prospect. Mr. Chas. Gabriel, who lately invented and patented the Oriel Sanitary and drain pipe, which has been so successfully experimented with and so favorably commented on by experts, is considering the advisability of establishing a factory in Westminster for the supply of tho mainland trado. The heavy nature of the pipes makes the cost of transportation expensive, and it is for the purposo of being able to supply his manufactures cheaply that he purposes to establish the branch faotory. Ho will arrive in the city in a few days and lay his intentions before the city council and ask for a small inducement to build nnd manufacture here. Westminster is the manufacturing centre of the province, and Mr. Gabriel seems to be aware of this fact. ♦ A Mew taw I'lrm. Mr. R. W. Armstrong, district registrar, hns handed in to the provincial government his resignation of office. The resignation has not been accepted yot, but will be in a few days. ] Mr. Armstrong has held the position of registrar for nearly six years, and during ull that time he has fulfilled his duties in a manner nbove criticism. Ho will bo greatly missed by the people ho has been so constantly brought into contact with in the transaction of his duties, and with whom he was ox- tremely popular. Mr. Armstrong resigns office for the purpose of resuming the practice of his profession, and has entered into partnership with Mr. L. P. Eckstein and will open offices almost immediately. The new legal firm ought to bo a success, as both gentlemen have acknowledged nbility, nre well up in law, have had n considerable experience and hold the respect of both bench and bar. Mr. Armstrong's thorough knowledge of land laws, titles, etc., is alone enough to secure the firm a lucrative practice. The Columbian, in general with the people of Westminster, wishes the new firm every success. An Important Trnnsfer. Mr. I. B. Fisher, manager of the bank of British Columbia, has Bold his fine residence, Gadshill, with all Ub contents to Mr. A. J. McColl, of the law firm of Corbould, McColl & Jenns. The financial consideration is $15,000, which is far from being an exhorbitant price. Gadshill is one of the best appointed houses in theprovince, and few establishments in the country are so comfortably and luxuriantly arranged. Mr. Fisher has taken great pride in improving and beautifying his house and grounds, which have latterly been brought into a state bordering on perfection. The valuable collection of brie a brae, curios, works of art etc., chosen by Mr. Fisher with an evidont display of good taste and judgement, become the proporty of Mr. McColl, who secures by the purchase all those rare and beautiful articles which Mr. Fisher has been years in collecting. The conservatory and grounds have boen kept in perfect condition, nnd, though small, are a picturo of loveliness at all times. The conservatory contains many plants nnd flowers of rare varieties, and all in a state of tho most perfect cultivation. Mr. McColl is to be congratulated on the acquisition of this splondid property, which us a whole is equalled in beauty by few in British Columbia. Late Oanadian News. Four hundred settlers arrived at Winnipeg from Ontario last Thursday. Hon. O. Mowat, premior of Ontario, will shortly leavo for a tour to England and tliu continent. A new lacrosso league will bo formed at Montreal consisting of the Montreal, Ottawas, Torontos and Shamrocks. Mr. Creighton, local manager of tho bank of Montreal, at Quebec, died Snturdny morning from nn ovordose of morphine. Judge Dugas had an interview with Morrison, the Megantic, Quebec, outlaw, at a lonely spot in the woods Friday. Donald's friends assisted Dugas on condition that he would go unarmed and without an escort, and as that waa the only way to get word of the outlaw, Dugas consented. Donald's terms of surrender are unique and peculiar. He asks that the reward of $3,000 be given to himself; and that he be not put in jail before or during the trial; or he would take $9,000 with lire days clear start, or the expedition could go to Sheol. Of course Dugas could not countenance these terms, and the interview came to naught. All Donald's friends suspected of harboring him will now be arrested and held ss hostages till he surrenders. The situation is critical in the extreme. Life and Limb are often in jeopardy through various accidents on land and wator. A prompt relief and sure cure forall painful wounds, bruises, burns, cuts, scalds, rheumatism, neuralgia, sore throat and croup la Hagyard's Yellow Oil, known as reliable over 30 years. Keep it in the house always. LOCAL AND JJENERAL NEWS. (From Daily Columiiian, April 15.) His lordship Bishop Sillitoe asks us to announce that Choral Union practices are over for this season. Messrs. G. W. Gilley & Co., have completed their contract for sinking the mattrasses for river mouth improvements. The flags on tho str. Princess Louise are flying at half must to-dny out of respect to the memory of tho Intu Hon. Mr. Dunsmuir. The last of tho special services in the Oddfellows hall, whioh have been conducted by Bishop Sillitoe for somo weeks, was held last night. The wator in the river hns been rising steadily for the Inst fow days. Large quantities of driftwood continue to pass down from up river. The ship Camaua, the first to load lumber on Iho Fraser river, is now on the voyago to British Columbia. She may probably load lumber ogain at the Royal City Mills. The barque Malay, which loaded lumber nt the Royal City Planing Mills for Sydney, N. S. W , wns towed to sea yesterday morning liy tho tug Pilot. The str. Rainbow spoko tho Malay in the gulf and Captain Nicholls reported "alls well." Mr. W. W. Carlow addressed the meeting for young men only at the Y. M. C. A. yesterday afternoon. The attendance was quite large and the interest great. Mr. Carlow is a young man whoso heart is in the work, and who speaks largely from experience. Aid. Thos. Cunningham went over to Victoria thiB afternoon to represent the city officially at the funeral of the late Hon. Robt. Dunsmuir, to-morrow. W. H. Ladnor, M. P. P., weut over also and will represent the district, nt the funeral. Mr. Bole, Q, C, intended to bo present nt the funeral, but nt the Inst moment wus prevented from going by important professiuiinl busi ness. The Nnnnimo Oouriei'.objeets to the Colonist, Times and Vancouver World stealing items from its columns unci giving no credit. The Colombian has objected to the same thing on several occasions, and without avail, The startling energy, enterpriso nud activiiy these journals aro so fond of laying claim to in providing tho public with tlie latest important news, would appear ridiculous but for tho stolen items from The Columiiian, Courier nud other provincial exchanges. For Five Years.—For over fivo yenrs wo havo used Hagyard'sYellow Oil in onr family for coughs and colds, burns nnd soro throat, and our experience is so satisfactory that we would recommend tho medicine to any person," Mrs. F. Sanderson, Bosworth, Ont. Explosion nt Anthracite. A bad explosion took place in the Anthracite mines a few days ago. Choke damp which had accumulated in an unused chamber invaded a gallery iu which a large gang of men were working, and coming in contact with their lamps caused a terrific explosion. A dozen men were more or less injured three especially being very severely burned and bruised. It is rumored that tho Anthracite mines will again be closed down on the 14th inst., a large number of hands having already been discharged. A meeting of tho Westminstor base bnll club was held on Saturday evoning at which tho following officers wero elected fur the season;—James Wilson, president; T. R. Pearson, 1st vice- president; E. H. Port, 2nd vice-president; J. G. Blake, secretary and treasuVor. Regular practices will be commenced immediately and the club will work hard to hold the proud position it won last summer in its matches with the provincial clubs. The first game of the season will be played on Good Friday at 2:30 o'olock, between the first and second "nines.' A Fisherman Shot. Bears are as well posted on the date of the oolachan run as are men, and they are also as fond of thoso delicate fish as the most fastiduous epicures. Bears are always numerous along the river bank during the oolachan run, and as fishermen ure surprisingly expert. On Saturday afternoon ouo of these animals, huge in size, was observed by an Indian to bo busily engaged in fishing at a point only a quarter of a mile abovo tho Brunette Saw Mills. The Siwash borrowed a rifle and a few minutes later bruin was a corpse. The Indians will keep a sharp lookout for bears until the sweevy run is over. Haywood, Klehards A Macintosh. Mr. S. T. Macintosh, for some time past in the employ of the 0. P. R, telegraph company, will leave in about two weeks to enter into partnership with Messrs. Haywood <fc Richard, real estate dealers of Westminster. Mr. Haywood is also a member of the real estate firm of Haywood & Black, of Vanoouver, whijo Mr. Richard's time is almost entirely taken up by his business in this eity, so that the management of the Westminster offlce will rest mainly with friend Macintosh. His business qualities are such tbat there cannot be a doubt but that he will make it go. The best wishes of many friends go with Mr. Macintosh to hiB new field of labor; all who know him joining in wishing him success.— Colonist. A shoe found in a narrow Btreet may be said to resemble a Florida reptile— alley-galter. Muy Day Celebration. At a meeting of the Hyacks, held at their hall ou Saturday ovening, the following committees were appointed to carry out the necessnry arrangements for tho May dny festivities ;— Collecting : Hurry Read and W. W. Dickinson. Ball and music, Thomas Ovens, Harry Read, W. H. Jones, F. Stirsky, N. Nelson, George Scoullar, Goo. Hume nnd W. W. Dickinson, Decorations : Messrs. Johnston, Stirsky, Edmonds, Oliver, Vianen, Hogan, Webb and Ackerman. Games and sports: W. E. Dickinson, S. H. Webb, Goo. Scoullar, John Henley and D. McGregor. Wo aro requested to state that members of the fire company who wish to secure uniforms can have the same by leaving thoir measure with Mr. M. A. McRao at any time during this week. The Hallway Magnates. A party of railway magnates, consisting of of Sonator Cantield, Chas. King, Col. Percy Dickinson, Henry Hewitt, Jr., W. A. Lombard, E. J. B. Lombard, T. H. Bacon and S. S. King, arrived in the city yesterday on matters connected with the Southern Rnilwny. They were taken in hand by Mayor Hendry, B. Douglas and other prominent citizons who chartered a tug and took the purty down to Ladners to givo them a view of the country. Mr. W. H. Lndner, M. P. P., wns in waiting at the Landing and took hnlf a dozon of the visitors over to Boundnry Bay, a trip which surprised and delighted them. This morning Mr. Oanfield was kept busy signing cheques for the pay of the carpenters who wero brought over from tho sound somo weeks ago. Messrs. Onnfield, King, Dickinson and Bacon left by tho 1 o'clock train en routo for the Sound The Messrs. Lombard, Mr. Hewitt nnd Mr. S. S. King weut, up to Lnngley Prairio this afternoon to look nt that portion of the ouunLry and will return this evening and make an excursion in another direction to-morrow. Before leaving Senator Cantield mndo arrangements whereby all outstanding claims ugainst the company will bo paid off during this week. THE CHURCHES. Winn Wits Snouon nl .Some of the lily Mliielunrie, Vrslerrln.v. HOLY TRINITY CHURCH. Th.; sermon at Holy Trinity church last night was preached by tho Rev. Philip Woods who took for his text the 15th verse of the 15th chapter of St. Mark:—"And so Pilate, willing to content the peoplo, released Bnrruoas unto thom, and delivered Jesus, when he had scouraged him, to be crucified." "Last Sunday we spoke of Herod and now we go ou to speak of Pilatounder whom Christ was crucified. Of all accused persons brought before Pilate Christ was the least guilty. Tho name of Pilate is very familiar to us, so let us find what manner of mun was he in whose hands were placed tho life and iate of Jesus Christ. History gives us onough details of the character of this man, and suffice it is to know that Pilate hated the Jews and tho Jews hated Pilate. Pilate passed a portion of his time in Jerusalem and it was during one of his stays there that Ohrist was brought beforo him. Is it not a wonderful fulfilment that Christ should be delivered up to bo crucified by the Roman soldiers'{ Pilate knew it was their tierce passion that led them on and he asked what charges were found against Jesus. This surprised and disappointed the peoplo and they declared if He were not a malefactor they would not have brought Him. Pilate could lind no fault with Jesus and said so, but yet ho was forced to to deliver Him up to bo crucified. This was Pilate's first attempt to release Jesus. Ho tried another by sending Him to Herod, but Herod acquitted Him, and Pilate had to do something. He ordered Christ to be scouraged and then let go. This, however, would not satisfy the chief priests, who clamored for the blood of the innocent Jesus. He was indeed the despised and rejected of mon. Pilate again asked what they wanted and the mad cry went up "crucify Him, crucify Him," and Ohrist was finally given over to be crucified. Let us then take warning from tho history of Pontius Pilate. Ho had many opportunities but made little use of thom. Ho had asked God what wns truo, but did not wait for an answer. And this is often the case with us, we ask but do not wait for au answer. We puss over what the bible tolls us, and have our own vain opinions on ull subjects. Lot us ask the question aud wait fur an answer; and when the answer comes let us profit by it. Pilate failed for want of moral courage, and he was fond of popularity. During this passion woek are we going to fail in our duties from tho lack of moral courage? Are wo going to givo up pleasure und indulgences! Whether you are going to keep Goad Friday or let it pass unnoticed, remember on that day Jesus Ohrist died for you. Which then are you going to choose, pleasure or Jesus Christ! May the passion be the means of bringing many souls to God. METHODIST OHUROH, At the close of the ordinary sorvice there was an intermission of ten minutes at the expiration of which the ohurch was well filled with "men only" to listen to Rev. Mr, White's discourse on "Moral Purity." After asking foreshow of hands as towhether he Bhould preach a sermon on the subject, or give a jilaiit talh, whioh was decided in favor of the latter, Mr. White announced as hiB text, 1st Cor- inthans, 6 chap. 16—20 verses, and spoke as follows: Solomon warned the people againat tho effect of the Bin upon their bodies, but Paul, taking a higher plane, pointa to the effeot upon the bouI. After reading from Isaiah 1 chap. 18 verse—"Though your sins be as scarlet they shall bo white as snow; though they bo rod like crimson they shall he ns wool,"—Mr. White continued: The gospel I shall present to you to-night is a gospel of hopo for tho guilty, yet without condolence on account of the sin committed. All sins are bad, but the sin I want to speak of to-night seems to be darker, harder, than tho rest, and, liko the criuiBon stain, is hard to get rid of, to escape from, nnd very fow, escape that have gono very far on this downward roud to holl. In tho lust two or threo months I havo been talking about nnd warning against the dark sins that mar the happiness and prosperity of our city; it is because I lovo this city, and thoso most annoyed about my talk against the liquor traffic are nevertheless convinced, and some have confessed that it is a bnd businoss; and men whom I have spoken to about theso dens of vice sny, that it is a bad business and wo would be bettor without it, yet think it better not to speak about it. Disease sometimes becomes so bnd, however, that you cannot hide it, it breaks out in cancers in tho neck and and face. The cancer symbolizes what 1 want to speak about to-night. The, sin has become bo glaring that everybody can see it. I didn't know six months ngo where these places wero, and I went to a constublo for my information and he told me moro than I shnll tell you to-night; he told ino whero they were conduoted, and some of those who frequent them. I shall not tell you all this to-night, but it may be necessary yet, in stamping out this evil, for stamped out it must be. I have taken upon myself to light this evil until it is exterminated, and I do not intend to stop short of the accomplishment this end. It is not tho inmates of these houses I would spook against to-night many of whom I boliove have been more sinned against than sinning, but the poople who support thom. And who urn the poople that support these houses? In trying to find this out, I find it wns not what we usually look .upon as tho low and vile; nor is it, as a rule, the tho working man, for he can't nflbrd to keep up these places. No, the support comes from thoso whom wo would otherwiso regard as respectable members of society—some married men—somo lads. And 1 say that the married man that frequents these places is a perjured scoundrel! Didn't he vow to lovo honor, and cherish his wifo ns long as Bho lived ? and when a milli breaks that vow isn't ho a perjuror, and worso? I have thought, if it wasn't just for breaking up families, I would post up a list of these frequenters, who risk bringing disease to their wives end perpetuating it thus to the futuro generations. Now, as to the tingle men, their curso does not seem quite so black, if it is possible to make any difference, and yet, I say to you, young men, that it is n sin from which there is no escape. How would you like to see one of your own families, a sister or a friend, inveigled into these places, or betrayed, so that the next step would be to enter one ? I venture to say there are not many in this house tonight who would not hasten for a revolver or riflo, nnd bring speedy retribution upon tho betrayer; and thero are few juries that would convict you, either, for the provocation is a hard one to withstand. Then, do you not think that these inmates aro sisters of somebody, some nf them mothers, and very few of thom but whnt hnvo times of regret nnd remorse for tho lives they are living. Not only married men and young men, but lads, me frequenting these places. Not lung ago a lud working in one of the stores in thu city wns suspected of inking money from the till. His employer marked some money, and, to his horror, found that ihis young lad hud been robbing the till to spend tin', proceeds in theso plnccs. After descanting further on the evil and its effects the preacher touched on the remedy : Yet, how aro wo to get rid of the evil? First, by keeping yourselves pure, and forbidding anyone to speak disrespectfully of woman in your presence. Then educate the lads as to the consequences of this Bin. If a boy would never hear ot the Bin, I would say don't tell him; but he will hear, and you Bhould warn him of the consequences. Then, I want it to be understood that I consider tho men who frequent theso haunts of vico as being on tlie same plane as tho women who are inmates, and there is a time coming when it will bo gonerally understood in this way. Those who frequent such places should bo debarred from decent society until they forsake their sin nnd determine, by God's help, to livo a bettor life, whon, tho speaker said, he would bo glad to take them by the hand and load them tu Christ. The false idea that this sin was necessary was, he said, the greatest lio that Satan had over coined. The roverend gentleman concluded his address with a pressing invitation to those guilty of sin tn forsake it, and they would find in Jesus a Saviour that would save them though their sin was of the deepest dye. A collection was taken to aid tho W.O.T.U, in their work of reclaiming fallen woman, wliich was pretty well responded to. Johnny Threads (coming in from outdoors)—"He is gone, Syll" Miss Sylvia Threads (toying with the piano keys)—"What do you mean?" Johnny Threads—"I mean that your beau juat came up the steps and looked at you a minute through the window, and then wont right away." Mias Sylvia Threads—"That is strange; did ho Bay anything?" Johnny Threads— "Yea he Baid, 'HoavensI Guml" Maple Blilgc Notes. Tho Gramsby Photographic Con pany havo opened a booth at Pot! Hammond and are doing first-olas work. After their work there is donl they intend taking a tour through thi district. The amateurs ure preparing to en tortain in a few days the lovers of thi dramatic art by the rendition of thi popular drama, the "Last Loaf." New Era Lodge, I. O. G. T., ha! been resuscitated. None of ita oin vigor lost, notwithstanding the fior;| ordeal through which it has passed. I ,-^. . A cat belonging to Col. Lamb, oi Winuipeg, gavo birth lately to fou? kittens all joined together by theij hind legs. They aro still alive ana healthy. DESTROYS AND REMOVES WORMS OF ALL KINDS IN CHILDREN OR ADULTS SWEET AS SYRUP AND J CANNOT-HARM THE MOST." ' -3-DELICATE CHILD'S- ,» The House op Commons cannot fiass a law that will prevent poople hav- ng coughs, odd, asthma, lnouohitis and lung troubles, but Hagyard's Peotoral Balsam does away with the difficulty by promptly curing ah*, affections of tho throat and lunga. It ia the pleasantcst and safest cough remedy In me, BULL CALVES. J A FEW CHOICE THOROUGHBRE Shorthorn and vory High Grade Iiu'l Ciilves for Sale, at prices from 335 tj $50. J. D. PEMBERTON, Gonzales Stock Farm, , mh27wtc Victoria, B. C. -\ FARM FOR SALE. I A FINE FARM, SITUATED AT CHU liwhack, containing 1)4 ncres, 50 < J which are In good state of cultivation 4 acres in orchard. Eighty tons of hn-i and grain were grown ou the CO am last season. Comfortable house and fram* barn and outbuildings. Fine mountai stream runs across farm. Price S;l,50'| This is a splendid chance. For furtht-l particulars apply, personal ly, or by lette: j to C. HYDER, feb5-w-tc Chilliwhaok. J W. ELSON, Merchant Tailorl i POET MOODY, B. 0. Mr. Elson will bo nt. tlio Colonial Hot, | the tlrst Wednesday In each month fo] thepurposeof tnklngordors, dwja23tc j COUNTY C0UB1] Of New Westminster. THE NEXT SITTING OF THE ABOV, Court has been postponed for oii week on account of tho Assizes, and wi: be held on May the Hth, instead of Ma 1st. All persons Interested will tako notle. and govern themselves accordingly. W. H. FALDING, Registrar of Court, , New West,, April 12,1889. dwapl2UJ IS ts ■iLis Ps g§ssl THE WESTMINSTF.lt PoultryYarcki JOHN s. cox, Prop; Light Brahmas, Partridge Cochhln Plymouth Hocks, White faoe Bi-k N pan If I White Crested, Black and Golde Poland g. IIonilRtii- Silver-pencilled Han burgs. Black, Red and Pitt Games* Toulouse Geese. Rouen Dueks. My Yards are opon for inspection. dwmhStc A Pleasing Sense of Healfj and Strength Renewed, and of Ease and Comfort -Follows the ubo of Syrup of Bigs, M. acts gently on the Kidneys, Liver 0 Bowei| Effectually Cleansing the System wh I Costive ur Bilious, Dispelling Colds, Headaches and Feve;j and permanently curing HABITXTAL CONSTIPATION without weakening or irritating the t Sins on which it aots. or salo in lie liottlon by all Leadlil Druggists. is maurioroum) o.uv sr nts OAUrOBHIAHGSYBUPaO' ._ Su FaASttuco, Oal, / B """isvitis. Kr.. Nsw Yom. H. Weekly British Columbian Wednesday Horning, April IT, 1881). LOCAL AHD GENERAL NEWS. (From Daily Columbian, April 13.) MR. DUNSMUIR DEAD. Hon. Bobcrt Dunsmuir Buffers a lie* lapse nnd Passes Away Yesterday Afternoon. The news that we publish to-dny will be felt like a shock all over the provinco. The Victoria despatches of yesterday spoke in a most hopeful tone about the condition and expected ultimate recovery of the hon. president of the counoil, who has been lying ill at Viotoria for several days. It would appear, howover, that Mr. Dunsmuir's actual condition was more precarious than these sanguine reports represented. At all events, it was generally known on the streets of Viotoria yesterday afternoon that the honorable gentleman hnd suffered a serious relapse, and was in great danger of his life. Physicians were summoned in hot luistc, but tlieir efforts wero unavailing. Ho breathed his last, ut six o'olock, the members of his family who wero in Victoria being at his bedside. Deceased was in tho 65th yenr of his ago. Ho leaves a widow, two sous and seven daughters. One of his sons, Mr. James Dunsmuir, is manager of the firm's businoss ut Departure Bny; another sou is managor at San Fran cisco, and arrived a day or two ago in Victoria on oocouut of the illness of his father. Two of his daughters, •Mrs. Croft, wife of Mr. Henry Oroft, M. P. P., and Miss Dunsmuir went east some days ago and sailed on Tuesday, Uth inst., for England, and the first news of his death will reach them on their arrival on the other aide of the Atlantic. His youngest daughtor is attending achool at Brighton. England. Mrs. James Harvey, Nanaimo, another daughter, went down yester- ' day, summoned to his bedside, but too late to see her father before ho died. Mrs. Houghton, wifoof Col. Houghton, is now in Montreal. Hon. Robert Dunsmuir was born in Hurlford, Ayrshire, Scotland, in 1825, in whioh placo his father and grandfather beforo him had been coal masters, Ho was educated at Kilmarnock academy. In 1847 he was married ih Kilmarnock to Joanna, daughter of Alex. White, lie cume to Canada iu the early fifties as a conl export and waa employed by tho Vancouver Ooal Co., and remained in tlieir employ for a numbor of years. In his > explorations for himself he discovered I a rich vein of coal at Wellington, which, it is needless to state, subso quently amassed him a great fortune. } In his early operations ho was assisted financially by Admiral Hornby, Capt, I Egert nnd Lt. Diggle of the navy. The conditions on hispart were thathoshould ! own half the mine and liavo entiro con- 1 ti-nl of tho operations. Tho mino was . opened successfully and doveloped with i such profit to Mr. Dunsmuir thut ho waB - enabled to becomo sole owner, buying ". out one partner after anothor, tho last , being Lieutenant Digglo, to whom he ., paid a cheque of §750,000 or 8800,000 g in.full of all claims. His mining prop- ,' erty mado him very wealthy and con- J seqiiemly very infiuentitl, and he died £ probably tho best known man in Brit ; ish Columbia, and certainly the richest | in the province, nnd ono of tho richest Jl- in the Dominion. His income hos ; boon variously ostimuted at §1,000 i- a day and upwards. Howover, no accurate estimate can bo placed on his wealth at the presont time. Mr. Dunsmuir, while rich,' was also very enterprising, and few large enterprises or industrial projects undertaken in the province, but were largely assisted by him. Besides the mines at Wellington and Comox, of which he was solo proprietor, he was president of and the largest shareholder in the Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway and its extensive coal, timber and farming belt; he was ono of tho most extensive owners of quartz claims in the province; he was one of the largest shareholders in the Matsqui Dyking Co., tho Albion Iron Works and the C. P. N., and an ox tensive owner uf real estate in various parts of tho province, besides numerous otlier investments. He also, it is understood, waB one of promotora of the proposed Canadian Western Railway. It is safe to say in fact, that thero were few enterprises of any magnitude in tho provinco in whicli ho waB not interested, Hia doath must, thoreforo, have a very marked effect in business and financial r circles. Hon. Mr. Dunsmuir first entered the political arena in 1882, when he was elected to ropresent Nanaimo, ns a supporter of tho Smithe-Robson government. He was returned ngnin at tho last goneral olection, in 1880, by tho same constituency, and tho following year was appointed president of tho counoil, without a porfolio, succeeding tho late premier, Hon. William Smitho, who diod during tho session Sf 1887. Although, scarcely, by nat- (juro or experience, a politician or states- juan, Mr. Dunsmuir wns a' practical land business-lilio legislator, and hnd Anuch influence in the house, generally jsucooeditig in carrying out his purposes. Personally, Mr. Dunsmuir had many 'admirable qualities, and, iu spito of >1iia business push and brusqueness of manner, was gonial with his friends of (Whom he had many, kind-heiirtud, Sonorous and bonovolent. A despatch Iroceivod at this oflico to-dny, from Victoria, gives some idea of tho feeling |;\t tho capital in connection with tho ',jad ovont whioh wo chronicle : Tho death of Hon. Robert Duns- nuir whioh occurred ut 6.40 last ovon- ng hns oast a gloom over the wholo jity. Flags are flying at half mast, lid i goneral feeling of Borrow at the ' ss, and sympathy with tho sorrowing riends of the decensed prevails. Al- liough the decensed gentleuinu in his "aily life had differences with men f ith whom he came in contact, it may I be truly said he has not loft behind a single enemy. Ho was warm-hearted and truo, a friend of his country and u man who invariably treated the poor man with the samo consideration as that oxtended to tho rich. His death removes a landmark that cannot be replaced." In this city flags are flying at half-mast out of respect to the deceased, and the Bad event is the subject of general conversation and interest. The funeral will take place Tuesday at 2 p.m. and will he attended by all societies, clubs, etc., in the city. The E. and N. Railway Depot and rolling stock are draped in mourning. Sir Cburlcs at Vancouver. Yesterday afternoon Sir Charles and Lady Tuppor, Mr. and Mra. Stuart Tupper, Winnipeg, and Mrs. Cameron, wifo of Major-General Cameron, Kingston, arrived at Vancouvor, by private car attached to the Pacific express. They immediately took passage per S.S. Islander for Victoria, and will.return probably on Sunday. They were mot at tho depot by Mayor Oppenheimer and a number of citizens, who wero introduced to thein and presented their compliments, aud with whom Sir Charles Tupper and party chatted pleasantly until the departure of the train. Sir Charles Tupper was interviewed by press representatives in his private car and extended to them his characteristic courtesy in expressing his views on all tropics of public interest concerning which he was questioned. Although not having enjoyed for several years his former robust health, he apparently Btood the long journey aoross the continent well, and referred to the trip as having been personally muoh enjoyed. The object of his visit he said was to note the progress of tho west and keep himself in touch with all parts of the country, diplomatic representative of which he was abroad. This is his third visit to the coast, but the first since the line was opened to Vancouver. Ho testified to the efficiency of the C.P.R. service and he was pleased to find both the road hed and the rolling stock in excellent oondition and of such a high standard. Referring to Oanadian affairs in point of relation to the empire, Sir Charles said that they were attracting constantly increasing attention at home, and that the people of Great Britain wero manifesting a deep interest in all that pertained to Canada. There were many inquiries as to British Columbia among capitalists. Tho stream of immigration to our shores from the old country continued to flow, but in n slightly decreased volume this year, owing to the government of Canada having censed granting assisted passages. Ho recognised the competition to which it exposed tho laboring men and mechanics, and said tho energies of thu immigration department were now directed towards including agriculturists with capital to settlo in Canada. The agitation for Imperial federation, wliich had for its exponents such men as Lord Roseberry, was a live ono in England, and was doing much towards bringing the resources of the colonies into prominence and harmonising their relations with tlio mother country. Oyster llurbor Conl Company. The second Diamond Drill of the Oyster Harbor Oonl Oompany has been placed in position and is now in active operation, Mr. Boddy has now two powerful drills at work prospecting this new conl fiold. The second bore is situated about a mile and a half from the bore. Work ia being ener< gctically pushed at both bores, as it is tho intention of the company to speedily and thoroughly lest their ground. Free Press .» llllooct mines. A correspondent writing from Lillooet says: The weather is delightful and the prospects for a busy season in mining better than for years. A Vancouver company have leased 3,700 feet of Cayoosh Crock, about four miles below the famous Bonanza Ledge, and there is no doubt but they will be well paid for their enterprise; active operations commenced a few weeks ago. If this should provo a success no doubt other leases will be asked for, us tlie next four miles above are supposed to be equally as rich, but perhaps moro expensive to work. Tho Bonanza Quartz Co., have completed their 100- foot tunnel and closed down for a week or two. Somo very rich soams of quartz wero struck in running the tunnel, but the main ledge has not yot been reached, but I learn the indications uro vory favorable that the vein is close nt hand.—Titties Tlie Ottawa lumber King. Says the 'Times: Mr. D. McLaren, senior member of the McLaren-Ross Lumber Oompany, of Ottawa, hns gone north to examine the lumber resources of the const. In compony with Mr. M, King, ho left yesterday to visit the lumber regions of the north, and tho trip will bo of two week's duration, iu which extensive examinations will be mado, as to tho extent of British Columbia's lumber supply. It is understood that tho prime objeel of Mr. McLaren's visit to the Pacific province is the establishment of n lumber manufacturing company to bo known us the Norlh Pacifio Lumber Co., and with that object in view he will mako ox- tonsivo observations, not only as regards the supply, but aa to tho best locution for the erection of saw mills and tho manufacture of lumber. As far as the building of mills goes, Mr. Mo- Luron thinks that it would be to the best advantage of all tho manufacturers of lumber to havo their mills in somo central placo, where tho problem of procuring a plentiful supply of labor at all seasons would be easily solved. Recent Scolt Act Keneals Illegal. An Ottawa despatch of the 8th inst. states that a startling discovery hns beon mnde in tho capital that nil the Scott Act repeals on Thursday last were all illegal and void, owing to thu fact that the votors' lists used woro the new lists of names Bet up ut the printing bureau. These, however, are merely proof sheets, beating no imprint of authority. They were not revised and are in no sense legal voters' lists. The proof-reader usurped the functions of revising barrister. Tlie clerk of the crown in chancery admits that the new lists wero used in every instanco of Thursday's contests, and Hon. R. W. Scott, Q.O., is of opinion that every appeal carried that day is void and there seems uo doubt of it. Tbe Fraser Fisheries. A river fishery like that of the Fraser, if left without official regulations, might be seriously damaged; and it is hard to give general satisfaction by any regulations that may be proposed. The government it seems, has been asked to limit tho numbor of fishing boats, ou this river, to 500. But this does not suit the canneries, uf which there are 15; they sny that tho proposed limit of boats would leave them without a sufficient supply of fish for their business. The fish seok the rivers in which to deposit their Bpawn, and the case of the gooso that lays the golden egg requiring' a reasonable measure of protection applies here. Thore must bo somo limit to the destruction of breeding salmon, or the fishery may be in danger of suffering serious diminution. It may be that the number of fish in the sea cannot be sensibly diminished by auy inodo of fishing therein, but experience shows that tho rule would not hold good as to river fishing. Still, even here, more damage is done by sawdust and other impurities thrown into rivers than by fishing. The Fraser River salmon fishery is exceptionally valuable, and on thnt account tho necessity of preserving it is the more imperative. Canners themselves, if they look beyond the present, must admit thia,—Monetary Times. The Town Kicker. The following, from thu Atchinson Globe, applies to a certain class of persons to bo found in nearly all communities: "Once upon an evening dreary, whilo I brooded, blind and beery, thinking uf the city's future, ns I'd often thought beforo; while I nodded nearly napping, suddenly I heard a rapping, as of people widly soriippiiig, scrapping near my chamber door. So I threw my packet, and cried, 'O cheese that racket,' but the pounding still continued, till it shook the oaken floor. To the door I walked, and twisted on the knob, which resisted, then there camo a double-fisted kicker of tho duys of yore; not a word he said, but squatted, oil n yollow sofa, spotted with green dots nf red and crimson, looking liko small daubs df gore. Both his eyes were at me staring, and their steady, sullen glaring, sent a dullness to my bosom, striking coldly to its core, 'Tell me, cried 1, tell me kicker, have you filled yourself with liquor, that you come out with a snicker, uninvited to my door.' Take thy cane and take thy bundle, and from without my chamber tumble, or by nil the crimson demons, I shall wallow in your gore.' But tho kicker, never blinking, sat upon the sofa thinking, never smiling, nover winking, as he answered, 'Nevermore.' i 'Kicker,' said I, 'spring is coining —don't you think booms will be humming; don't you think the town will flourish as it never did beforo! Think you it will be saving, when wo have decent paving, and the people quit their raving at the mud and ruts galore?' But the kicker never flittting on the sofa still sitting, while Iub teeth were gritting, that snd answer, 'Nevermore.' 'Don't you think,' I said with sorrow, 'brighter things will come to-morrow ? Don't you think we hear around us, building with din and roar? Even though tho chumps are Bighing, grunts protesting, kickers crying, don't you think we'll soon bo flying to such heights ns eagles soar?' Quoth tho kicker, 'Novermore.' 'Kicker,' cried 1 in fury, 'I'll be judgo, cuurt nnd jury, and your son tenco ia to wallow in your own disgruntled gore. For your answers mako me weary, and you spoil a prospect cheery, by your snivelling so dreary, as you oft have dono before. Tako your hat from off my bracket, take your bundlo and your packot, and make tracks across the river, or I'll slug you till you're sore. This old town would havo been soaring where tho solar stars are pouring, but for kickers nnd their roaring, which is all their stock and store | take away thy dismal body, with its smell of weedandtoddy, for you mnko my system weary.' Quoth tlio kicker, 'Nevermore.' And tho rascal never flitting, on my sofa still is sitting, and tho gaslight on him shining ensts his shadows on the floor. At the carpet ho is scaring, with a steady vacant glaring, and answers to my swearing, with a dreary 'Nevermore, This he wishes when I'm raving on tho beauties of good paving, of the prospects of moro buildings thon we ever had before. I have filled him full of liquor, and then tried to bounce the kicker, but he only gave a snicker, as ho answered, 'Nevermore.'" Wasted Effort. — Charitable vigor fabout to leave the hospital)—I never saw such a cold-hearted person as that patient near tho window. 1 read one of Hobor Newton's sermons to him fully ten minutes, and he didn't show tho least emotion. Attendant—I'm suro he didn't mean to hurt your feelings, mum j he's deaf as a post.—Puck, Surrey Oouncil. Council met pursuant to adjournment. A number of communications were received from various settlements, requesting appropriations on certain roads; these were referred to the councillors for the respective wards, to awnit their report. The clerk wub instructed to acknowledge the communication from Mayor Oppenheimer of Vancouver, re Toronto exhibition, lieports wero received and approved from tho reeve and Councillors McCallum aud Armstrong. Tho assessment, revenue, and salary by-laws were reconsidered and finally passed. Mr. G. W. Cann applied to tho council for a deed for tho lands ho purchased at the delinquent tax sale, March 10th, 18S8. The reeve and clerk were instructed to execute the deed. Tho clerk was instructed to prepare a memorial addressed to tlio inspector of fisheries, praying tlio government to introduce carp and shad fry into the Fraser, Serpentine, Nicomekl, and Campbell rivor. Councillor Brown was authorized to have certain repairs executed ou the Semiahmoo road, between Elgin and St. Leonard's. Coun. Armstrong was instructed to havo repairs executed on the Wado ward roads, cost not to exceed §21; also to invite tenders for tho construction of a bridge over the Nicomekl river, on tho lino of Kensington Prairie and Huntley road. The clerk wns instructed to havo certain printing done, and to obtain legal advice on several questions. Council adjourned to meet as a court of revision on Tuesday, April 80th, 1880, at 10 o'olook a.m. Lute Despatches. IMPERIAL PAHiiAMENT. London, ' April 12.—In the houso of commons Professur James Stuait, (Gladstonian) asked Mr. Balfour whether the circular sent to the Irish polico, directing them to furnish information into the doings uf the league were designed to aid tho Times in its case before the Parnell commission. Mr. Balfour replied that he had made it a rule to neither admit nor deny any allegations that might bo made in regard to tho alleged secret circulars, Mr. Parnell demanded that the chief secretary should make a straight an- Bwor to the question put to him. Mr. Balfour's refusal to explain implied that an explanation involved something he was ashamed of. (hear, hear.) The uso made of the circular, he cun tinued, proved that tho government wns not neutral towards the commission, but were prosecutors behind the Times. Mr. Parnell also referred to the useof tliebatteringramtoforcoevio- tions in Donegal. Hoprotestedthattheir use was not only nn act of cruelty, but barbarity. Mr. Balfour ignoring Mr. Parnell's demand for a straightforward answer to Mr. .Stuart's question said that the uso of the battering rams was necessary, as tho persons to be evicted had in almost every enao erected within their doors nil elaborate bnrriende with the intent to hinder tho officers of tho law in the performance of their duty. Sir W. Vernon Hnrcourt described the policy of Mr. Balfour's as ono ot extermination, Tho government's remedy to alleviate tho sufferings of the Irish tenants was to level the houses ufthe poor to the ground. Mr. Gosolion declined that the Parnellites were responsible for the existing stato of affairs. The evictions occurred not because tho tenants could not pay their rent but because they would not. lt seemed to hiin that Sir W. Vernon Harcourt preferred that the heads of tho police should be battered rather than that tho doors of tho tenants' houses should bo opened upon the demand of the law. FULL 1'ARTICtILAHSr San Fhancisco, April 13— The str. Alameda arrivod from Sydney, via Apia, Samoa, and Honolulu this morning. At Apia the str. took off 42 of tho ship-wrecked oflicers nnd seamen of the U.S. wnr vessels, all at Honolulu to bo brought up by the str. Umatilla. Tliu Alameda brings details of tho terrific hurricane which occurred at Apia on tho fifteenth of last mouth, Early in the morning the German war ship Eber was driven on a reef and broko in pieces in a few minutes, ono officer and four men being saved and 75 drowned. Shortly afterwards the German war ship Adler, a very heavy vessel, was lifted high out of the water by the great waves on the reef. Twenty of her men were killed or drowned. The U.S. ship Nipsio next followed, but by skilful management of tho captain and officers Bhe was beached on the sand; seven of the men jumped into tho wator and woro drowned, but would have boon saved had thoy stuck to tho ship. Shortly before the accident the German ship Olga collided with tho Nipsic, carrying away hor smoke stock and several of her boots. Her smoke stack being broken off, tko furnaces would not draw to keep a full head of steam ou. Had it not been for this tho Nipsic, which hnspoworful engines, might have rode out tho galo safely. At latost advices the Nipsio had boen succossfuly floated to hor old anchor- ago and will be sent to Auckland or Sidney to bo repaired. Just before the Nipsic was benched, tho Vnndalia collided with both the Britisli ship Calliope and the Olga, nnd was codsider- nbly damagod. The Calliope thon steamed out to sea and returned a few days lilter having suffered little damage. Capt. Schoonmaker of tho Vandalia headed his vessel tor shore and in endeavoring to reach tho sandy bench struck the reef and filled. The captain, paymaster, lieutenant of niiirineo nnd many others wero washed ovorbonrd. Tlio vessel was completely submerged and all hands hod to take to the rigging. She lost her captain, three oflicers and 39 seamen and marines. Tho U. S. ship Trenton, with Admiral Kimberly aboard had her fires extinguished by tlio sous and drifted about, finally striking tho Olga. The bow of the latter opened a large broach in the Trenton, and the next minute she was aground, a bad wreck. Two hundred and fifty Samoans from King Matuafns camp and the men-of-war sailors worked all day saving proporty on the Trenton, and soveral Samoans and sailors were also engaged working on the other wrecked vessels. The Olga, which was tho lost vessel left afloat in tho harbor, made hoadway against tliu soa for a short timo and finally beached in a good place and loot none of Iter mon. Cnpt. Morse said the mutter enn best bo summed up in this way. Tho German men-of-war wore waiting to protect Tamasese while the Americans were there looking after our interests, and to seo that nothing wont wrong in regard to Mataafa and neither of them wanted to go first. Tho English ship having no ties of that nature to bind lier, and having a vastly superior steaming power slipped her cable and got out in the teeth of the hurricane. It was a very terrible affair, but Mataafa did all in his power to render assistance to both Germans and Americans. After the disaster he was callod upon by tho Germans to assist in saving their boats, and replied:—"I do not purpose to assist you in saving your ships to bombard my poople after they are safe, but I will do all in my powor to save life," wliich ho did in a herioc manner. "I suppose hy this time, from what I learned at Apia, that Tamasese hnd in all probability boen coptured and his head taken off. Admiral Kimberly is in charge of tho American interests ot present with 600 men in his comninnd." DOMINION PARLIAMENT. Ottawa, April 12.—Replying to n question the Postmaster-General tonight said that the contract with the Messrs. Allans for carrying the mails was supposed to terminate oil April 12th, but Messrs. Allans now contend that it holds good till the fast line niatter is determined, Pending o settlement of these conflicting views the Government has decided to issue an order that in cose Messrs. Allans' lino refused to carry them, the mails this week should be sent iita New York. By a clerical mistake the notice issued to the postmasters was made imperative. In the Houso to-day in reply to Sir Richard Cartwright the Government said it could not yet state whether thero would bo any tariff changes thiB season. Sir J. S. D. Thompson's bill, tho act for the prevention and suppression of combinations in restraint trade, wos on motion removed from public bills and orders and transferred to the Gov eminent orders. This proved to be the most interesting sitting for two months past. The House wos in committee of supply all day. The estimates for the Inland Revenue, Post Office mid a part of thoso for the Interior Department wero adopted. Hon. E. Dewdney in a forcible speech took occasion to institute a comparison showing the difference botween the administration of his department by Hon. David Mills in n Liberal administration nnd by Sir John Mac donald's government, respectively, Mr. Clark Wallace's Bill for tlio sup prossion of combines in restraint of trado is sure to become law, though, perhaps, in tho amended form. Despite the opposition to-dny by the Board of Trade of Toronto, and scores nf monopolies, it was reported by Ihe Committee on Banking and Commerce. It provides that all combinations of individuals, of railways, steamboat and transportation companies, unlawfully to restrain trade, limit the facility of transport, limit, production or competition, oro guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction are liable to a penalty not exceeding §4000 nnd not loss than §200, or lo imprisonment for any tonu not exceeding two years, and if a corporation it is liable on conviction to a penalty not exceeding §10,000 and not less than §1000. A PROMINENT CITIZEN SUICIDES. St. Louis, April 13.—John Jackson, president and oroprietor, of lho St. LouiB Grain Elevator Company, a prominent and wealthy citizen, suicided by hanging some time during lust niglit, in the office of tho Gram Elevator. The body was found by a janitor this morning. Several letters were found on his person addressed to members of his family and to business friends. The announcement of the suicide created intense excitement on the exchange, on Ihe streets and in all financial and business circles. It waB well known on the exchange that he was heavily interested in a May wheat deal, and there is a suspicion that a financial reaction will follow. Jaok e-m was 08 years of age and leaves a wifo and two adult children. PREJUDOED OUILTY. San Francisco, April 13.—The Chronicle this morning, editorially noticing the indictments against Herbert F. Beecher, ex-Treaa'y agent; Win. Harned, ex-Spocial deputy col- lootor, Quincy A. Brooks, for defrauding the customs department at Port Townsend, W. T., snys : "Common report, which is ii3iinlly right in tlio main, has long since triod nnd condemned theso men, nnti there is no danger but what an abundance of testimony will ho presented to tlio trial jury, When this nest of thieves is brokon up a good job will be done, and it may deter others from following in thoir foot- stepB." JAPAN TRADE. Ottawa, April 13.—203 and 162 carloads of cotton, of Canadian and Now England manufacture respectively, were shipped to Japan via the Canadian Pacific Railway last montli, The Canadian Pacitic officials hero say that 5 carloads of eloctricol apparatus passod through here last niglit en route to Honolulu. They say it is a portion of tho appliances for the proposed cable botween lho Snnwich islands and the mainland, Our Vancouver Correspondent.— From Esqilimillt, B. C, Mrs. A. B, Cameron writes tlmt boing very much troubled with dyspepsia she tried two bottles of Burdock Blood Bittors, which gavo great relief, and hopes that others may be induced to try it also aud receive liko benefits. Job printing of all kinds neatly dono at tho Columbian oilice. Prices will bs found as low as at any other office in the province.—Adv. AMPUTATING A LEG. What a N'uvr-simpor Correspondent Sow iti n Boston Hospital. An amputation, while a serious, is really a vory simplo operation. A layman, who sees an amputation of a leg for tlio first time is surprised that there is about it.no littlo that is startling or shocking to his nerves. Ho naturally expects to soo serious hemorrhage and rapid work to prevent the patient's bleeding to death. Ho Ib surprised to find that, on tho contrary, it is ouo of tbe most bloodless operations performed on the surgeon's table. The first leg amputation seen by tho New York Sun's Boston correspondent was performed upon a man of middle age, who wos suffering with advanced necrosis, or death of the bone of the right leg, just below the knee. The patient had been brought into tho amphitheater of the city hospital for treatment two weeks before the time of amputation. On the first occasion he was not ready to submit to amputation, although tho doctor advised it, and the surgeon then operated upon the bare chance of saving the limb. Ho found, on examination, however, that a great cavity had formed In the bone, tho first cause having boon an injury, and thero was hardly a chance of saviiig tho limb. Tho pationt not having consulted, however, to losing the log, tho treatment at that timo was limited to merely cleansing tho wound and closing it up. The doctor stated then that even if (he disease was checked and a cure was begun it would require at least two years for enough fresh bono to form to mako a wholo limb. Mechanical appliances in the way of artificial limbs are now so skillfully made that a wooden leg, as it is ordinarily called, is almost as good as one of flesh and bono. It' certainly is not worth two years timo to a man in active life to spend in trying to savo a badly damaged leg. At nil events, this patient seems to have como to that conclusion, and two weeks after his first appearance he was again upon tho surgeon's tnblo, and the necessary instruments for amputation were by tho side of tho operator. It was deemed necessary to take off the leg just above the knee-joint. The appliance which does away with all hemorrhage in amputations is called the Esmarch bandage, This is simply a long belt of Indin-rubbei about two and a-half iaohes wido, whicli is wound tightly about the limb, beginning at a point below where the amputation is to be made, and oxtending spirally, liko the stripos of a barber'B pole, but overlapping toward the body for eighteen inches or moro and then at the point of the bandage nearer the body a stout rubber cord is tied very tightly. The rubber band is then unwound and the limb is left altogether bloodless, and with tho blood-vessels tightly compressed at the point where the rubber cord remains. Tho effect of winding the rubber about the limb in this way is to drive tho blood from all the veins and arteries buck into the body, and to lenvo behind nothing but the bones aud tissues. Then the surgeon begius his work. Ho uced not hurry- he has plenty of timo to do his work carefully and thoroughly. In tho caso in point ha proposed to cut tho bone about throo inclier, above the knee-joint. The flesh wns Bound and healthy from the knee-joint upward, and it was necessary in this, as in all cases of amputation, to so cut the tissues that there would remain a flap, as it is ordinarily called, of flesh which should completely cover the end of the bono where it was taken off. Taking a rather uarrow- bloded scalpel or surgeon's knifo, sharp- pointed, and with a blado about twelvo inches long, ho rapidly cut the flesh from tho kuee-pan diagonally upward to the point whero ho proposed to sever tho bone, and likewise on tho opposite side of tho limb, making a V-shaped incisiou on each sido of tho leg through all the tissues to the bone. Not a drop of blood followed tho course of tho knifo in all its work, Tho cutting of tho tissues occupied scarcely throo minutes, and then the surgeon was roady to use tho saw. This instrument, although, of course, of finer make was practically the same us that used in an ordinary butehor's shop, and tho surgeon used it in about tho same way and about as rapidly as a butcher would cut through a leg of beef. This finished tho executive purt of the operation, and it occupied scarcely five minutes. Tho more delicate and moro tedious part of the operation followed. This comprises tho taking up of the largo and small blood-vessels,andt3'ingupoi' ligating them. Tho important arteries and larger veins were easily discovered, and the ends of them seized with artery- forceps. These forceps were applied and loft hanging to perhaps a dozen blood-vessels boforo tho ligating began. This work was dono by the surgeon's assistant. It consisted in tying tho cads of the vessels just above tho point where they wero gripped by the forceps with a stroug catgut thread. Especially in tho case of tho arteries it was necessary that this should bo dono with tho greatest care, for if, for any reason, ouo of those threads should glvo way, thore would bo tho greatest danger of the pationt bleeding to death before the hemorrhage could he cheeked. After all the bloodvessels in sight had been thus tied up, tbe rubber cord which bound tho limb near the body was loosened, ond then occured tho only hemorrhage of tho entire operation. Thero remained in the exposed stump of the limb fifteen or twenty small blood-vessels which could not bo detected by the cyo whilo tho limb was bloodless, nnd tho location of which was shown by tho flow of tho blood itsolf, When tho bandago hod been loosened tho surgeon, standing ready with a handful of artery forceps, rapidly seized the ends of the exposed blood-vessels ns fast as tho locntiouof thom was indicated, and in two or threo minutes tho hemorrhage was checked, and tho end of the limb was hung with a great bunch of curious Utile steel implements. Thoso smaller vessels wero token up ono at a timo by ligatures, in tho somo manner that the others had boen, and whon tho last had boen tied, and tho last pair of artery forceps had been reraovod, tho wound was ready to bo closed up. It was first treated with antiseptic solution and powder in order to reduco to a minimum tbe danger of inflammation and to increaso tbo chanco of tho wounds heating by flrst intention. Then the two flaps abovo nnd below lho bono were brought together ovor it, and tho edges of tho skin wero carefully sewed opposite to eaeh other, nnd tho operation wns over. It had occupied altogether about forty-five minutes. The patient during this timo remained apparently asleep. The operation had been entirely painless, nnd when the bandages hau been applied and tlio other one removed from tho patient's face ho was carried from tho amphitheater just os ho began to show signs of consciousness. Tbo Antiquated Formula. When a politician dosircs an office very' much ho always either " reluctantly yields to tho importunities of friends" thnt ho shull bo a candidate, or accords them generous " permission to uso his name." It is the fainiHur and. casily-rccoguizcU fo.rnmJft, Weekly British Columbian Wednesday Morning, April 17, 1SKI. Ono hundred and thirty out of 140 of General Harrison's Indiana regiment have applied for offices. The othor ten uro too feeble ovon to hold offices. A woman announcing herself as "Mrs. Dr. Brooks, great inspirational test medium," has been exposed at Jackson, Mich., und hastily left the place. "The devil's dozen," is Sir John's name for the thirteen who supported Ool. O'Brien's motion. "Sir John ought to know," is tho comment of nn irreverent Grit. Gen. Boulanger declares the government aro insane, otherwiso they would never dream of adding to his popularity by instituting against him a public prosecution. The New Orleans Picayune says that a coroner of a southern town actually reported not long ago that a certain man had "died suddenly without the aid of a physician." A boy in a publio school, on boing asked to define the word responsibility, said: "Well, my trousers have got two buttons on; if one should como off, the other would be responsible for the trousers." Magistrate (to prisoner)—"Were you born in Pennsylvania?" Prisoner —"Yes, sir." Magistrate—"Brought up in the state ?" Prisoner—"Yes; I have been brought up in Pennsyl- vany, and every other state in the union, too."—Life. A Long Island temperance lecturer pledges his converts to buy their beer by the case and drink it only at homo, and in four weeks has ruined the buisness of fourteen saloons. It is a new idea, and ono that hits the saloon-keeper hard. The Right Number —■ In the accounts of the marriage of the emperor of China, said Mrs. McOrackle, "I see that his household comprises seven cooks and thirty physicians," "That's about the right proportion," said Mr. McCracklc. The system of cram rules our public schools and leaves no time, not even half an hour a week, for moral training, or intercourse by which a teacher may call into play some emotion more noble than that of selfish emulation.—Montreal Wit- SSflSS I The lower liouse of the legisla- tnre of Maine has adopted a bill authorizing druggists to sell liquor in quantities of not less than one quart, on the proscription of a physician— the druggist himself may be the physician. Tho meaning of this sort of backsliding in the New England states is the increase of foreign'pop- ulation, which is crowding out the old stock. The minister called ono afternoon to see Mrs. Brown, and at a moment when she was out of the room, boing in sermonizing mood, he said to little Johnny: "This is an unreasonable world, my young friend." "You bet it is," assented little Johnny, in a way that left no doubt as to his sincerity, "Teacher licks me when I don't know enough, nnd dad takes it out of me when I know too much."—Ex. Emperor William, doubtful as to what English feeling may be towards him on his visit to London in July, has inspired tho semi-official declaration that the emperor's supposed dislike to tho English is a mistake, and that, after Germany, he loves England most. Please accept the enclosed," wrote a subscriber in sending a check for the amount of his subscription. "Declined with thanks," penciled the absent-minded editor across its face; "your contribution is not found available. All our humor is furnished by a syndicate." The Kentucky court of appeals has just decided that the property which a woman has bought and paid for with money earned by herself is liable for the debts of her husband. What is needed in Kentucky is a little more common senso and considerable less common law.—Ex, Miss Marie Devoe (at the cooking- school(—"Do you mean to say, chef, that we must put our bare hands into the dough?" Professor Tar- topoines—"Sairtainiy, M'm'selle." Miss Marie Devoe—"Perhaps that is why I failed with my bread the last time, My gloves seemed rather in the way." "You poor little boy ! On the streots in rags Buch a day as this. Have you no home?" Yes'm, I live in that house on the other sido of th e street." "You have no mother, have you littlo ohild 1" "Yes'm she and 40 other women aro in there now making embroidered nightgowns for the Zulus." The Jekyl Island Olub, of Georgia, is meeting with great success in propagating the English pheasant, A few months ago the club received 78 birds out of 100 which were sent to it from England, 22 having died on the journey. From these 78 birds 1,000 chicks wero hatched out last fall by common barnyard hens. Action was taken by tlie Victoria hoard of trade on the Mission, bridge span in conjunction with the New Westminster board of trade. Vancouver's board had a meeting, but nothing is reported of any action in this matter having been taken. Was it forgotten, or woro those present afraid to deal with the subject?— World. Table D'Hote, Lake Como.— "Don't you, then, ever wash hero?" "Oh, dear no I I only scratch and rub I" Miss Tompkins, overhearing, leaves the table abruptly, much disgusted. Sho afterwards hears they are members of the Royal British Water Color Society who were discussing the technique of tlieir profession.—Life. A teacher in a western town who asked one of hor pupils to procure a grammar received the following note from the girl's mother : "I do not desire that Mattie shall ingage in grammar as I prefer her to ingage in more youseful studies and can learn her to speak and write proper myself. I havo gone through two grammars and can't say as they did mo no good—I prefer Mattie to ingage in German and drawing and vokal music on the piano."—Ex. In the wrong oilice.—Peddler— "My dear sir, do you know how much time you lose dipping a pen into the ink ? Ton dips a minute means 600 dips an hour or 6,000 in ten hours, and each dip consumes " Business Man—"Yes, I know; I have figured it all out." Peddler—"And yet I find you still writing in the old way." Business Man—"Yes, I am using the fountain pen you sold me about a month ago —using it in the old way beoause it won't writo any other way." Peddler —"Beg pardon ; I'm in' the wrong office. Good day." "Mr. Lushly," said his wife at tho breakfast table "you are a brute. Nobody but a, brute would add insult to injury tho way you did last night." Lushly made no inquiries, but his wife went on: "You came home in a state of beastly intoxication ns usual, and I didn't say a word to you oxcept 'So you aro drunk again!'" "What did I do?" inquired Lushly, his curiosity getting the better of him, "You hiccoughed and said : 'Sheshnuts!' That's what you did." and she wept at tlie very recollection. A case of mistaken identity recently caused amusement in a western court. A coloured prisoner, about 10 years old, appeared beforo the judge charged with stealing a, pie. "Take off your enp," said tho judge. "What for ?" asked tho prisoner, without obeying. "What for?" You are in court. Take off your hat. "I jess don't have to," replied the prisoner calmly. Whereupon tlio judge, turning to tlie father of the prisoner, asked angrily, "Is that your son ?" "No," replied the man, with an appreciative grin, "I guess sho aint nobody's son." Mr. Adolphe Nielson, the newly- appointed superintendent of fisheries in Newfoundland, is now about to establish a cod hatchery on the most approved lines, the necessary apparatus for which is boing brought from the United States. By means of this hatchery ho hopes to distribute no less than 100,000 cod eggs during tho season, and the strongest hope is entertained that by a continuance of tliis method of replenishment tho restoration of the depleted bays and coastal waters will be accomplished. Having thus put cod hatcheries in operation, Mr. Nielson will be deputed to give attention to other fisheries Of Newfouudland. Tlie Gloucester fishermen have petitioned the Massachusetts legislature to take measures to prevent ocean-going stoamers from crossing the cod-fishing waters off the banks of Newfoundland. Whereupon the Philadelphia Record remarks : — "While the legislature of Massachusetts is a very powerful body, its jurisdiction does not extend quito so far into tho Atlantio ocean. Nor have the cod fisheries off the banks of Newfoundland yet become the exclusive domain of the New England fishermen; although, it must be said, the speeches of Senator Frye and other eminent statesmen of tho east might convey a contrary impression." In the liouse of commons on tho 27th of March, Sir John Macdonald in reply to a question by Mr. Prior, in regard to tho action of the govornment on the Behring sea matter said. 'The government have receivod no official notification from tho government of tho United States in regard to tho proclamation. The government have not entered a protest against such notion on the part of the United States as they do not think that the question affecting tho navigation of Behring sea is involved in the proclamation. Tho proclamation is merely to warn their own fishermen as woll as others, and issued under the act approved on March 2nd, 1889. It is not surprising to learn from the Windsor Record that Windsor has long desired to possess a park. Tint is tho natural desiro of every well-ordered town, and wise be thoy who aim at consummating their wishes in this respect. Few places have the good fortune, however, to be presented free of charge with a tract of land comprising 46 acres of a suitable sight within the town for a park, and this is what has happened to Windsor through the generosity and publio spirit of Mr. Hiram Walker. The land is valued at fifty thousand dollars, and is a gift twice blessed, reflecting oredit upon the donor and conferring a benefit upon the recipients. "Show me a country" said a very wise philosopher once, "where people are getting married wholesale, and I will show you a country that is highly prosperous." Taking this philosophic dictum as a sound basis to work upon, wo have an additional proof that the Cape Colony is prosperous. During the first week of the prosperous year no less than 70 couples were married in Oape Town alone, and during the second week over 50 couples took the wild leap into the troubled sea of matrimony together. Proportionately to the population this is a splendid average. A local paper accounts for the fact that the weekly number has somewhat diminished since by the statement that "aspirants are waiting to see how the first big batch get along."—Ex. Mrs. Brown Potter, the actress, having essayed the part of Oamille, does not please the critics in it. Instead of playing the character as it is usually played, that of a delicate woman succumbing to a lingering disease and finally dying, Mrs. Potter, according to the New York Times, adopts a new idea : "When Mrs. Potter mado her first appearance, she was seemingly so woe- begono that the fear was engendered that she would die before the first curtain fell. In the second act this fear grew into a hope, and in tho third it developed into a prayer. But fears, hopes and prayers were equally unavailing. The strength of Oamille improved steadily, until she finally died with great heartiness and vigor." But then these critics will sny anything.—Ex. Rev. Oolborne Heine, in the Presbyterian College Journal, says : What is so susceptible as the mind of a child ! Like u photographer's plate it receives every passing impression, nnd reflects it like a mirror. Let their young minds be steeped in the divine love, and in the truth; let religious reading, missionary- biographies, letters, papers, and tho condition of unchristian peoples he kept beforo their minds; make them also familiar with the histories of our own mar tyred forefathers, as well us with I the great struggle for religious liberty, and we shall create such an enthusiasm in the rising generation for the spread of the gospel as shall bring into tho service of Ohrist tho best talent both of city and country youth, and shall powerfully rebuke and retard tho growth of worldli- ness in tlie church, which is now so general and alarming. The whole curriculum of reading which is placed before our youth needs revising, nnd a more distinctly religious literature recoin mended by the authorities of the charch of Ohrist. There never was greater need for us to take action than now. Tbe amount of trashy literature offered to the young to weaken and defile their minds is simply appalling, and needs a speedy and effectual remedy. Marriage is a failure," says an exchange, on tlie following conditions : When either of the parties marry for monoy. When the lord of creation pays more for cigars than his better half does for hosiery, boots, nnd bonnets. When one of the parties engages in a business that is not approved by the other. When both partios persist in arguing over a subject upon which they never have and never can think alike. When noither husband nor wife takes a vacation. When the vacations are taken by one side of the liouse only. When a man attempts to loll his wife what style of bonnet she must wear. When a man's Christmas presents to his wife consist of bootjacks, shirts and gloves for himself. When the watchword is: "Each for himself." Whon dinner is not ready at dinner time. When "he" snoies the loudest while "she" kindles the lire. When "father" takes half of the pio and leaves the other half* for the one that made it and her eight children. Whon the children are given tho neck and back of the chicken. When children are obliged to clamor for their rights. When the money that should go for u book goes for what only ono sido of the house knows anything about. When thero is too much latchkey. When politeness, fino manners, and kindly attention aro reserved for company or visits abroad. SCIENTIFIC MISCELLANY. Children Cryfor Pitcher'sCastoria Dr. Terc, of Vienna treats rheumatism with bee-stings. In 173 cases 39,000 stings were inflicted. The pain is much less to the rheumatics than the same operation would be to healthy porsons. An espalier pear-tree at Pollet, France, was planted iu 1580, and is now the oldest in Europe. It spreads 100 feet, its stem is three feet through, and it still bears 3000 to 4000 pears yearly. A laboratory intended mainly for the study of bacteria in milk is to be established in Berlin. Infant mortality is known to be largely due to unwholesome milk, which can be rendered harmless by destroying the germs. During the last fifteen years the number of species of deep-sea fishes known has been increased from apout 30 to about 370. From depths between 100 and 300 fathoms, 232 species are' now known; from 300 to 500 fathoms, 142 species; and from 2000 to 2900 fathoms, 23 species. Artificial coffee-beans are a curiosity of the German market. They are made from roasted grain flour, with an addition of dexterine or similar substance, and tho counterfeit is only detected by a critical examination. Two establishments offer for salo outfits claimed to make from 1000 to 1200 pounds of these beans each per day. Lunar Influence on the Compass.—After careful investigation, M. Ligner, tho Austrian meteorologist, has become assured that the moon affects the magnetic needle. The disturbance is especially noticeable when tho moon is near the earth, when she is passing to first or last quarter, reaches its maximum when the moon is in the plane of tho equator, and is greater during the northern declination. Rapid Cuemation.—A French cremationist, M. Guichard, has been striving to make the-incineration of bodies ns rapid as possible. A lute tost of his improved process gave every satisfactory results, the carcass of a large sheep in a wooden case being reduced to ashes in forty minutes, without perceptible odor or smoke. He employs coal gas, of which jets ore direoted on the body by means of strong pipes. Aristotle divided matter into four olements; and chemists a few years ago recognized about seventy primary substances as making up the universe. The latter view is now in turn outgrown, for, as Prof. J. P. Cooke stateB, the recent study of the rarer earths leaves us in doubt whether we have an indefinite number of elements, or only one under unnumbered manifestations; and spectrum analysis indicates that many of our elements are decomposed in the sun and fixed stars. As Improved Propeller.—A French engineer, M. Gouilly, claims to have made a very important discovery in the propulsion of steam- vessels, by which the speed may be greatly increased. His improvement consists in causing the screw to revolve in a cylindor terminating in a truncated cone opening toward the vessel. The effect is affirmed to be a doubling of the force of propulsion at the dead-point, increasing the speed of a small boat one-third, as shown by over a thousand experiments with more than thirty different screws. The Lauouino Plant-—A plant whose seeds produce effects analogous to those of laughing gas is mentioned by Palgrave as belonging to Arabia. Two varieties are known, one attainiug a height of three to four feet, with woody stems, wide- spreading branches, and light green foliage. The seeds are black, resembling a French bean in size and shape, and have a sweet taste, a flavor somewhat like opium, and a sickoning odor. Small doses of tho pulverized seeds givo riso to peculiar manifestations. The person laughs boisterously, sings, dances, and cuts up all kinds of fantastic capers. The exoitement continues about an hour, when the subject falls into a deep sleep of an hour or more, and awakens utterly unconscious of his late ridiculous behavior. Sand-Drifts.—Dry, loose sand, wherever it occurs, is constantly being shifted by the wind, and often burios cultivated lands, buildings, and forests. On the shores of Lake Michigan are drifts 100 feet deep, and those of Cornwall reach 300 feet in depth, while the drifts of the Gobi Desert aro 40 milos long and 900 feet high in places. On tho shores of the Bay of Biscay the drifting sand travels inland 10 feet a year, in parts of Denmark 24 feet, and in Southern India 17 yards. In somo plnccs walls and barriors of vegetation have been created to stop tho destroying drifts. Fino snud is token up to a great height in the air, und deposited many miles away. In 1882 Icoland wus visited by a remarkable sand-storm, lasting two weeks, wliich hid the sun and objects a fow yards off liko a dense fog, and caused tho death of thousands of sheep and horses, ANOTHER CARLOAD STOVES & RANGES! Just Received, Direct from Hamilton. T HIS MAKES TWO SINCE JANUARY. Intending Buyers should make a note of this, as it goes to show that we sell more Stoves than any two Houses in the Province. Our superior line of Stoves and low prices do the business. E. S. Scoullar & Co. dwnolyl H. T. READ & CO. (Masonic Block, Columbia Street.) THE LEASING HARDWARE MERCHANTS IN NEW WESTMINSTER. GENERAL HARDWARE, PAINTS AND OILS. Largest Stock of CROSS-CUT SAWS in the Country. We keep the finest Stock of BUILDERS' HARD. WARE in the province. B^T SPECIAL ATTENTION IS CALLED TO OUR LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OE PAINTERS' SUPPLIES. We have on hand a largo stock of Magnetic Oxide Fire-proof Paint, warranted 92 per ct. pure oxide. So high a grade aold by uo other house in the oity. BVlHiring tbe year tlmt we have opened we have materially reduced the prices of everything hi our line, and hope by strict attention to business to receive a continuance of tho public patronage. noldwly The NEW WESTMINSTER Foundry and Machine Shop Front St., New Westminster, B. C. KOEHRT -E.A.-OT, Tsx.A.Tsrxrx'Jt.aT-VB.BSia os- STEAM ENGINES, SAW MILL, FISH CANNERY, ' AGRICULTURAL & ALL KINDS OF MACHINERY. Brass and Iron Castings made to Order. REPAIRING DONE WITH NEATNESS AND DISPATCH. p. s. -All orders from tire uppor country promptly attended to. uwnolmO BRITISH COLUMBIA LAND & INTESTIENT ABENCY, Ld. THOMAS ALLSOP, HENRY S. MASON, CUYLER A. HOLLAND, DIRECTORS. HEAD OFFICE,- 15 Serjeants Inn, Fleet St. -LONDON, ENG. The Business of ALLSOP k MASON has been merged In the above Company and will be carried on by the Company irom this date oa a general Land Investment and Insurance Agenry, MONEY TO LOAN on Mortgage at Low Rates. Town Lota and Fanning Lands for Sale on easy terms, Vlotorlo B. C, May 16th, 1887. dwjrtto Immense Sale of Boots and Shoes! ETJBBBE GOODS, ScG. Commencing February 9th, 1889. HAVING DECIDED TO RETIRE FROM THE BOOT k SHOE BUSINESS, the undersized will now place his entire stock on the market at wholesale prices) 110 reserve. Everything must be sold. $<i,000 worth of Boots, Shoos, Slippers, Rubber Goods, Shoe Findings, 4c. An early inspection will oonvince tho publio that wo mean business. Terma— under $50, cash; over $50, secured notos at 3 months with intorest. dwdeSlto SIGN OF THE BT7FFAI.O, COLUMBIA STBEET. Tennis & Baseball Shoes! Among the New Goods Just Opened by : GRANT & MACLURE Columbia Street, Westminster, B. C. riMA, AND EXAMINE OUR STOCK EVEN IF JYOU DO NOT WISH TO V j buy. Bon Ton Polish, French Dressing, and several of the best kinds of BOOT-BLACKING on liiiud. ii-ii'Orders by mail will receive prompt attention. dwto HOW IS THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE —FOR THE- WEEKLY BRITISH COLUMBIAN. •' Weekly British Columbian . -Weilnestliiy .Horning, April II, 1SSII. loc&i ahd mal NEWS. (From Daily Columbian, A'pi-il 1G.) No police court to-day. The salmon run was excellent lust f night, each beat averaging 15 fish. The government dredger is working ("steadily in front of the Boyal City luMills wharf. Tenders uro asked in another column Rfor the construction of the Lillooet I; River bridge destroyed by a freshet | several months ago. Good move. The rifles parade to-morrow night [for the purpose of being served out 'with new uniforms, busbies and leg- kings. Every man should be present. Vancouver is about to borrow §125,- 1000 more for city improvements which I will bring her debt up to nearly half a T million. The total debt of the royal I city so far is only §155,000. The new logging oamp, which we J' mentioned the other day as having |, been started by Ward DeBeck on "' Johnston straits, above Seymour nar- J rows, is for the purposo of cutting logs I for Haslam & Lee, of Nanaimo, in- I stead of for tho Brunnette Sawmill ^ Oompauy. Mr. G. Bellroao, of Canoo Vas*, is I moving wilh his family, live stook and B complete farming outfit to Chilliwack, nnd the str. Irving went down yeater- : day aftornoon and loaded his goods. !' On the trip down tho steamer delivered 500 boxes of tin and a largo quanti- |, ty of supplies at the Richmond oan- [ nery. At the next meeting of the city I council Aid. Curtis will introduce a I by-law for the prevention of cruelty to annuals. The Columbian has been urging this matter for mnny months, I aiid ivc are glad to seo that somo stops are tu be taken at lust to mitigate the cruel abuses animals so frequently suffer from brutal drivers. Mrs. Hennossoy, who fell off the sidewalk opposite Mr. Sheriff Arm- strong's uew block and sustained severe injuries, hus instructed Messrs. Corbould, McColl & Jenns to enter an I action ior damages against the city. Tlie mailer has been referred to the Board of Work) and it is probable the case will be amicably settled out of court. Twenty-five long narrow boxes were among the freight on the Islander yesterday morning. The boxes, whioh I were piled on the main decs of the ■ stoiimer, contained the bones of defunct I Chinamen, which nre to be shipped to Bf China by the ss. Parthia; and on the top qf the boxes reposed * burly In- | dinn, who thought the boxes made an excellent bed, as he was sound asleep and evidently resting comfortably.— I Sunday's Colonist. I Lowenburg, Harris & Co., agents for the owners of the piopetty proposed to be expropriated for the extend- ■ ing of McKenzie street through to I Front street, have offered to contribute $4,000 towards the opening of the Btreet. Somo of the aldermen ore of the opinion tho opening of this street is not nocossary, but fuller consider- J ations of the subject will probably con- I vinoe them that they are noc taking a sufficiently broad view of tho city's needs and development. > » » I "Like Halts a iiollak.—"About S yoars ago my feet and legs became poisoned, and came out iu great sores as large as a |; half dollar which ato in almost to the bono.' Aftor the failure of other roino- ■ dies, tho sores were completely hoalod I by ono bottlo of Burdock Blood Bitters," Joseph Gonyon, Tuppervillo, Ont. I-uyliiR lhe Cub. Mr. Albort J. Hill, chief engineor of tlio Southern Railway, was kept busy to-day paying off the onginoering Btsff and settling up other bills contracted by the company, lt is understood that u number of tho stall' havo been discharged. The company has met all its obligations, and, if a delay did occur in making somo of tho payments, it was brought about by the unsettled state of the negotiations which were oxpeeted to have been concluded long ngo. ♦ . . Another Cannery. Measrs. Drysdalo & Co., have commenced the erection of a new cannery on Canoe Pass, whicli is to bo known as the Canoo Pass Canning Company. Tho capacity of lhe now cunnory will be 20,000 cases, which Mr. Drysdalo hopes to be able to pack this season. A large forco of mon are now employed erecting the buildings und sheds, and they will be completed in time for the sookoye pack. Tho new cannery will be furnished with the latest devices in canning machinery and appliances. This will mako tlie third now cannery to be established on the Fraser River this year. Tim Columiiiak wishes the now company ovory success. . . » ♦ The New cily I'nrk. foreman Patterson, who lias charge of the city pink improvements is making splendid progress with tho work. Thirty ooros are now slaahud, stumped and piled ready for burning. If the woathor keeps lino tho burning will commenco in n fuw days and will be finished within a wook, when levelling will be in order. All the workmen, with the oxoeption of half a dozon, have been temporarily discharged, Tho men still employed will attend to .the burning. The work on the diiv- -ing truck is rapidly being completed, and tho rond will be ready for tho grade Htukea on Friday. On the whole most Batlsfaoiory prugross is being .made. A dry gontla store ndvortiacai "A lot of stooking) on nur hands." Queor place for 'em sure enough. a,u\Hrl:w>l -tlniwtli. Thu luxurant growth of wild broom on Pelham and John streets, has become such a nuisance that Mr. J. S. Olute hus been forced to UBk the council to cuke somo steps to root tho ovil out. From a few Bhuots brought from England some years agu, this bush lias spread itself ull over the city and now itis with difficulty that some gardens are kept from being completely choked by it. For several years it has cost Mr. Cluto from §40 to $50 per year to keep tho broom out of his garden, and it lias also proved a source of trouble and expense to many others. The board of works now have the niatter in hand and it is to be hoped the city will soon be rid of this obnoxious growth. From Ju»im. Mr. E. Odium, M.A., principal of the Canadian college, Tokyo, Japan, who arrived on the last China steamer was in city to-day. In conversation with a representative of The Columbian he Btated tliat ho was surprised and delighted with British Columbia in general. He haB been all over Oanudu, the most of the United States and Japan, but ho has never been in a oountry so fine as British Columbia. He is leaving for the east in a few days but will return shortly and thoroughly study the province; and while east ho intends to use his best efforts towards turning tho tide of immigration this way. Mr. Odium's vis it to Canada is from a purely patriotic motive—to further commercial intercourse between the two countries and to point out to Canadian manufactures the many trade openings in Japan. Tlie J apanese, lie says, are all posted on Canada, nud havo very friendly feelings towards us. The Canadian government and tho C.P.R. steamships have had much to do with bringing about this state of affairs. There cun be an immense trade established between the two countries if the Canadians will only realize tlie faot, and hundreds of linos of manufactures, at present unknown in Japan, would find a ready sale if placed on the Japanese market. Mr. Odium's visit to Westminster was aU too short, but lie carried away a very favorable impression of our growth and enterprise. ^ Our Vancouver Friend. The Vancouver Neios-Advertiser of this morning contains an article concerning the Southern Railway promoters, and other matters in connection with the road, which is falso in almost every particular, and if believed abroad might prove of great damage to our railway interests. The article infers that Mr. Cantield and party were endeavoring to escape from a crowd of unpaid employees, by taking a steamer for down river, accompanied by a number of "prominent" citizens. Accord- to the News "word had been sent to all the camps, and the denizens thereof camo swarming in to seo about "that llttio triilo pay" that has been standing ao long that it pretty nearly needs a rest or settlement of some kind." And again "when the Bteamer moved off on her tri.i down stream Sunday, there waa a strong disposition among the crowd of employees watching her departure, with dubious thoughts of her possibly running away with the magnates and their chances of getting paid, to shout, 'Whoa Emma!' " Nothing could possibly be more untrue than these extracts from tho News article, but, of course, thoro was no intention tliat tho subject should be fairly treated, lt is well known that Mr. Cuulield has nothing to do with the payment of tho railroad -laborers —Mr. Jus. Leamy, tho contractor, at- tends to that. As to to tho crowd uf unpaid employees watching tho excursion purty leave the wliarf, and the prospects of being puid departing with them, it is inure nonsense. The crowd on the wharf comprised Mr. A. W. Lundbom and Mr. F. Stirsky, noither of which gentlemen hold any claims ugainst the oompany or any individual member of tho party. That there was somo trouble yesterday with a few of the engineering staff, whose pay- was in arrears, no one denies, but thut matter was promptly settled by Mr. Cantield, and nil bnck wages woro paid to-day. The intention of the News-Advertiser in publishing this arti clo is very apparaeut, and iu full keeping with the warm friendship (?) it hus evinced on the same subject on many previous occasions. There Wns uo wish to do ihe railroad peoplo justico, but on tlio contrary, the evident and palpable uiitruihfulnoBsof tho wliole,shows plainly the attempt to damage the credit of the road and tho reputation of its pro- meters. Westminster haa tasted of tho News-Advertiser's friendship before to-day. lie LU the l-'ine. Eddie Copoland, aged G years, had a strango experience yesterduy morning about 0.o'olook, nnd he will not smoke fuses nny more. Taking up a pieco which he thought had beon thrown away ho put one ond iu his mouth nnd lit tho nther, and played smoking a oigar. When it began to splutter, however, Eddie tool; it ill his hands, and it was a good thing ho did for if it had remained in his month a few minutes longer tho littlo chap would havo no lioad on now, As it wns, howo/cr, the dynamite exploded, and the thumb ami first two lingers of his right hand had to ba amputated and the third is BOmewhnt shuttered. Thn littlo ohap in now resting candy, und lias good I'onsi'li l" lliuiik hia stars that tho noi'.i- ilenl in not worio.— Monday's World. Tho tired individual, who wont into the country, lift ho said, "to got away from the bustle of city life," found that llioso nrtii'lis urn just nn prevalent 111 the small towns mi the large ones. City Council. The council met lust night at 8 o'clock for the transaction of business. Present Aldermen Curtis, Oalbick, Scoullar, Reid and McPhaden, His worship Mayor Hendry in the chair. communications. From J. S. Clute calling the attention of tho council to the great growth of broom on St. John and Pelham streets, and asking that some steps be taken to prevent it overrunning adjoining property. Referred to the board of works with power to act. From Lowenburg, Harris & Co., stating they would contribute $4,000 towards tho opening out of McKenzie street from Columbia to Front streot. and asking for an immediate reply aa they intend building immediately. Aid. Jaques said he would oppose this, purchase unless the property could be got at a very reasonable price. Aid. Curtis thought tlio stroet very necessary and would- do his best to bring about the purchase, providing the price was not exhorbitant. Aid McPhaden and Aid. Reid op posed the purchase on the ground that many other streets were suffering for attention and the money could be better spent. Aid. Townaend would favor the purchase if the land could be had very cheaply, but Mr. Wolf had asked an exorbitant price 10 years ago and would probably do so again. Aid. Scoullar favored the purchase on many grounds and would support it heartily. It would add to the appearance of the city and would be a great convenience. Aid, Curtis thought it rather strange that the aldermen wanted to keep thia important matter back. If the lot was not expropriated now it never would be, and the city would be the loser in the long ruu. We must look to the future and not be so narrow in our views. If the city is going to go ahead the' purchase of this property would not be a drop in the bucket. On motion the matter was laid over. From Hon. John Robson stating he would accept $250 for the strip of that part of lot 4, block 8, fronting on Fortesquo street, necessary to bringing the atreet to its proper width. Laid over. From Corbould & McColl stating they had been inatrueted to commence an action against the city on behalf of Mrs. Hennessey, for damages sustained by her from falling off the sidewalk opposito where Mr. Sheriff Armstrong is building; alao advised the matter be settled by compensation. Referred to the board of worka to investigate and report on at next meeting. From Armstrong & Eckstein, bar risters and solicitors, asking for the appointment of city solicitor. Laid on the table. Tenders for street watering as fol lows: Geo. C. Dunn, $150; Geo. MoBroom, $150. On motion of Aid. Curtis the contract was awarded to Geo. McBroom, Tho clerk was instructed to draw up the agreement and have it signed. From Dr. DeWolf Smith enclosing account and asking for reappointment as health officer. Aid. Townsend said the account should have been sent in to the old council and ho did not know very well what to do with it. Aid. Calbick certified to the appointment of Dr. Smith as health officer, nnd recommended that the bill be puid. The bill was ordered paid. Tenders for the repairs lo tho agri cultural hall were received na follows: Murchie, Shiles and Bonson, $1,555; Wm. Turnbull $1,375; R. B. Bell $1,390; Turnbull & Working, $1,503. On motion tho tonder of Wm. Turn- bull, being the lowest, was accepted, KEFOKTS. The report of the flnance committee, recommending a number of accounts be paid, was adopted. The board of works recommended that a row of piles be driven outside of where Columbia street is being widened near the Royal City Mills. Report adopted and the work ordored to be proceeded with. A petition was read from tho property ownera of Fortesquo atreet, asking that that street be improved and opened under the street improvement by-law. Roceived and referred to tho board of works to report on at next, meeting. Aid. Curtia reported that the oom- mittee appointed to ascertain the best means of distributing tho folders, were unable tn arrive at a definite plan yet. Further time waB granted. Aid. Scoullar reported having, with Mayor Hendry, attonded the meeting nt Vancouver, to form a society to send annually to Eastern exhibitions, exhibits of British Columbia products. He also reported that tho society had been successfully established. Mayor Hendiy also reported on tho aame matter and spoko warmly it lta support. Mayor Hendry reported that he had considered it mily right and proper that an nflieiul representative should be present ut the funeral of the late Hon. Robt. Dunsmuir, and that ho had appointed Aid. Cunningham to ropresent tho city at the funeral. The by-law to provide for watering From and Columbia stroots wub read u first and second timo and passed. Tho water works election regulation by law was read n first and second time und passed, The city wnid by-law wus road a first and second time und passed. Moved by Aid. Curtis, seconded by Aid. Soiiilllnri That thin council lenrna with profound regret of the suddon doath of 11. ii. i'xibert Duuamuir, president of the provincial executive oouncil, und that thin council annvoys to tho widow and family of tho honorable gontlemnh itH sincere and heartfelt iryni! a- hy iii their bereavement; nnd tliat a copy of tliis resolution bo forwarded to Mrs. Duuamuir Curried, Moved hy Aid, Jaquos'i seconded by Aid. Townsend: Thut the government be requested to gazette a 6G foot road starting from Columbia atreet on the easterly side of the post dividing Queens park and the insane asylum grounds running thence along the dividing line between said park and asylum grounds the extreme length of said park; in consideration of this city appropriating 66 feet off the weaterly side ao as to make a boulevard 132 ft. wide. Carried, Moved by Aid. Scoullar, seconded by Aid. Oalbick, that $200 be appropriated for the fire company. Carried. Aid. Curtia gave notice that he would introduce a motion concerning cruelty to animals, The council then adjourned, THELADIESDELIGHTED. The pleasant effect and the perfect safety with which ladies may use the liquid fruit laxative, Syrup of Figs, under all conditions make it their favorite remedy. It is pleasing to the eye and to the taste, gentle, yot effectual in acting on the kidneys, liver and bowels. Robt. Fleming, barrister of Brampton, wna run down and shockingly mangled by a freight train at Omemee the other day. B. C. Provincial Exposition Subscription Fund. For the purpose of raising a fund to contribute towards the patriotic and worthy object of making the next an- nual provincial fair, to bc held in thia eity, a grand and unprecedented success, the undersigned agree to contribute the sums opposite their respective names (to be paid into the association or to trustees competent to receive the same, on or before 6 months from the date of the last provincial exhibition, and to be applied to preparing exhibition grounds and buildings in the city, for increasing the amount offered In prizes, and for furthering the exhibition in other ways): The Columbian 8100 00 Sharpe 4 Faine, Lulu Island 10 00 L P Eckstein 10 00 6 D Brymner 20 00 B W Armstrong 10 00 F R Glover 10 00 Walker & Shadwell 10 00 Claud Hamber. 10 00 Peter Grant. 10 00 George Turner , 10 00 W J Armstrong 80 00 A J Hill 10 00 Capt A Grant. 10 00 J S Macdonell 10 00 W O Loye 10 00 P Bllodeau... 10 00 F G Strickland 26 00 Gilley Bros 20 00 S H Webb 26 00 T Cunningham 30 00 Henderson Bros, Cliilllwliack.. 10 00 A B Wintemuto 10 00 Per Ex-Mayor Dickinson 212 85 Annie M Jaques 10 00 Stewart A Cash 23 00 Jas Cunningham 6000 Grant* Hagstrom .20 00 J W Sexsmttfi SO Od Rev J H White 10 00 B Douglas 100 00 K 8 Scoullar A Co 65 00 A DesBrlsay 16 00 W C Coatham 26 00 T M Cunningham 26 00 A K Band 23 00 Ackerman Bros...., 20 00 Reid * Currie 26 00 H T Read 4 Co 60 00 W H Thibaudeau 16 00 Grant is. Maclure 10 00 Nextl Wholesale city Market. Beef, per 100 lbs. (4503 5 - ■ " 7 50 9 8 " 8 008 0 00 " 60® 75 " 609 100 " 1 00 9 1 60 " 1 60 9 0 00 " 1259 150 " 160 9 2 00 per ton 12 00 9 15 00 Butter (rolls) per Iti 0 28 9 0 85 "149 0 15 20 9 25 Pork Mutton Potatoes Ciibbuge Onions Wheat Outs Peas Hay, Cheese, 01 Eggs, perdoz OS Cordwood (retail! per curd... Apples, per box, es(gr'u)per 100 lbs 4 Wool, perib .'. 80 9 150 009 0 00 009 000 6 9 10 -Hctcoriiloslritl Kcnart for Week ending April lllth, 1889. max. min. rain Rumlny..,..„ 70.0 40.0 Monday 08.0 45.0 Tueaday 00.0 41.0 Wednesday 51.0 46.0 0.07 Thursday 511.0 30.0 Friday 47.0 42.0 0.82 Saturday 51.0 39.0 O.GO Oloar; hales; cloudy; rain; strong S. E, winds; low barometers. A. Peele, Capt'n. TVTicn Bib j ni slok, we gave her Castoria, Whoa ihe wai« Child, ihe cried for Cutoria, When ahe became Waa, ahe clung to Cutorls, Wh.n iht hxi Children, aho gave them Cutoria T. C. ATKINSON, BARRISTER, SOLICITOR, Ao. OfflceB- MasoliloBuilding, NewWestminster, B. C. dwlo < lllllllll III, MelULL 4 JENNS, BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS, cle. Offl- ces—Masonic Buildings, Mow Westminster, and Vancouver, B. 0. dwtc JOSEPH E. GAYNOR, B.A..LL.B. OLD MEDALIST Of the CnlvcrsltJ of ^ Dublin. BARRISTER-AT LAW ol iio High Court ol Justice, Ireland. Oillces, Corner MoKensle & Clurkson Sts., New Westminster. dwie2itc s e. W. Ull ANT, ARCHITECT. Office-Corner Mary and Clurkson Sts., Westminster, dwlo W. BOV1LI,, T AND SURVEYOR AND REAL ES- L TATE AGENT. Otllce - Cornor of Mury & Clurkson Sts., Now Westminster, R, 0. dwmhotc Notice to Contractors! SEALED TENDERS WILL BE RE- ceived by tho umlorslgned up to noon of Tuesday. 30th April, Instant, ron THE t'liiislrnrllnii ul n Hilda"' across tlie Ml- loud River nl -llitnle lllilgc. 1'lausanil spcolucutlonaonnbosoonand forma for tender oblnlnod at the Post Offloe, Port Haney, and ut the olllco of tlio undorstftnoil, C. WARWICK, Gov't Agent, New Weslmlnsler, April lfl, 1889. npllidwtil D. S. CURTIS * CO. AGENTS B. LAURANCE'S SPECTACLES. Wholesale and Eetail Druggists NEXT COLONIAL HOTEL, NEW WESTMINSTER, B. C. BON MARCHE. SPRING AND SUMMER Dress and Fancy Goods! WALKER & SHADWELL. tlwse2Stc T.J.TRAPP& GENERAL & SHELF HARDWARE, Including Tools of all kinds of the best makes; CroSS-CUt & IflUld-SlUVS, Barbed Wire for Fencing, and all the necessary VteilSilS for Funning; Pulley Blocks, Snatch Blocks, Bopc &, Chain in all sizes; Pitch, Tar & Oakum; Tarred and Plain Paper for Building; Paints & Oils in all colors; Liquid Paints in all shades; Floor Paints ready touse; Grind Stones; Wall Paper iu all designs; Brooms & Brushes for all purposes; Lubricating Oils; Traps of all descriptions, and a general assortment of Agricultural Implements, tr Special attention given to orders by mail. dwjly3to T. J. TEAPP SZ CO., Columbia Street, New Westminstes. New Goods! SWEEPING REDUCTION LADIES' GOSSAMERS FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKS. Now is fhe time to Buy for the coming Fall. Ogle, Campbell &Freemi •- dwtc MASONIC BLOCK, NEW WESTMINSTER. ROYAL CITY RICHARD STREET, NEW WESTMINSTER. MANOTAOT0RER9 AMD OEALERS IX Shingles, Shakes, Laths, Pickets, SALMON BOXES, NET FLOATS, TRAYS. .A.IS-D .A.I.X. iciirris os- Wood Furnishing for Canneries. Doors. Frames Windows, Mouldings* Balusters, Blinds, Brackets, Railings, Newels, PLAIN AND FANCY AND AIL KINDS CF TURNED WORK. nolftdwly COMMERCIAL PRINTING The Columbian PuintikQ Establishment has first-clnss fuel., ties for all kinds of Commercial Printing. Bill Heads. Letter Heads, Circulars, Cards, Envelopes, Blank Forms of ovory description, Posters, !>n;lgers, Prioe Lists, ite. Prices will be found ns low as nt any other oiiii- where lirst-olnss work is done. Weekly British Columbian Wednesday Horning, April It, 18811. Looking over the senate debates for 20th March we notice that Senator Mclnnes (B.C.) asked the government "what steps have been taken, or proposed to be taken, to secure the rights and protect the interests of Canadian fishermen in the North Pacific and Behring's Sea against the unwarrantable interference of United States revenue cutter"" The honorable senator explained that he moved in the matter in consequence of the somowhat extraordinary proclamation issued by the president of the United States, bearing date the 22nd March, anent the Behring's Sea fisheries. Continuing, he dwelt on the vital importance to a large number of people in this province of a thorough understanding being arrived at on the subject and of proper protection being guaranteed those engaged in the fur seal fisheries in and arpund the Aleu tian Islands and in Behring's Sea, as ho believed the president's proclamation would be the means of preventing not only Canadian and foreign, but United States, vessels from entering into that sea and pursuing their vocation there. An interesting discussion followed, in whicli a number of the senators took part, the ground being taken by several of tlie senators that the United States -would never attempt to uphold such a preposterous claim as exclusive jurisdiction over Behring's Sea, a claim which would be repudiated not only by England but by every civilized nation in the world, and that would be resisted by force if necessary. Senator Mclnnes replied to these arguments as follows: "If the contention of the United Slates to the exclusive right to Behring's Sea is not a proper construction to place on the proclamation, I cunnot understand why the proclamation itself is •worded in such ambiguous and guarded language. I sincerely hope that the government will give assurances that they are taking active steps for the protection of our fishermen ou the Atlantic coast. Last year when the fisheries treaty was under discussion I called attention to whnt I considered a great wrong to the fishing interests of the Pacific province, and that was that the •whole question of the fisheries of Canada was not included in that treaty. Now that a year has elapsed, and in all probability a new treaty will be negotiated, I sincerely hope and trust that in the interest of the wholo Dominion, they will not allow any treaty to be entered into that does not include the fisheries of British Oolumbia and contiguous waters." Hon. Senator Smith answered as fol lows: "The answer to the hon. gentlemen's inquiry is tliat this matter is engaging the earnest attention of her majesty's government at present." Senator Mclnnes' suggestion, that Pacific, us well as Atlantic, coast questions should be included in any fisheries treaty with the United States, is one that the government will do well to net upon in future fisheries negotiations. As will be seen by the interesting report of the Richmond council in another column, that municipality finds itself in a disagreeable pickle just now about the North Arm bridges. It will be remembered that early last year the provincial government appropriated §10,000 towards the work of building a traffic bridge across the nortii arm of the Fraser to connect with a wagon road to Vancouver. The munici pality, at whose request the government granted this sum, devoted a like amount to the samo object. Negotiations have also been carried on since with the O.P.R., with a view to that company taking the government nnd municipal appropriations ns a bonus and constructing the bridge, making it a railway ns well as a traffic bridge. As it was understood that the O.P.R. intended to run a line of railway across the delta lands to the American boundary, it appeared quite probable at one time that the negotiations referred to would have been successful. Nothing has come of this expectation, however, and General Supt. Abbott, in his reply (published in the Richmond council report elsewhere) to the latest overtures of tlie council on the subject, states "that the company is not. in a position to give an absolute assurance that they will join in the construction of traffic and railway bridges over the north arm during the next year," wliich is significant. (In using the word "bridges" it should be explained, parenthetically, that, while the connection is only one, there are actually two bridges —from Lulu Island to Sea Island, and from thenco to tbo mainland.) Although negotiations have been oarried on ut various times looking to the C, P. R. constructing the bridges us part of their proposed Children Cryfor delta railway line, the provincial government, at the request of the Richmond council, assumed the handling of the bridges ns traffic bridges simply, within the limit of the joint government and raunioipal appropriation of $20,000. Plans and specifications were accordingly prepared, under the superintendence of the government, and, in due course, tenders for the work invited and received. These have only recently been opened by the chief commissioner of lands and works, at Victoria, with the result, as commu nicated to the Richmond council hy ■\Y. S. Gore, survoyor-general, that the lowest tender exceeds the total sum, §20,000, appropriated jointly by the government and the municipality, by $7,500, The surveyor- general further, under instructions from the chief commissioner, urges the municipality to guarantee the extra $7,500 required, on wliich condition the government promises to proceed with the construction of tlie bridges. But the most striking, not to say alarming, statement in Mr. Gore's communication to the Richmond council is "that the $10,- 000 already voted by the government will not be available after tlie 30th June next!" and recommending that immediate action be taken by the council in order to secure the sum voted. By their resolution on the subject, published elsewhere, the Richmond council have evidently drawn the not unwarrantable inference from the surveyor-general's letter that it is the intention of the government, after the 30th of June next, to cancel absolutely its appropriation of $10,000 made towards the Nortii Arm bridges last year. But we cauiiot believe that such a thing is possible. The people of Richmond would have very good grounds for charging the government with a gross breach of faith if anything of the sort was done. We have a better opinion of the government than to believe it capable of such an action. We are not certain that we can second the request of the Richmond council for an additional government appropriation for the work in question, but we would most emphatically protest, in the name of common fairness and good faith, if for no other reason, against any retraction or repudiation by tho government of the fair claims of the municipality upon it. The Vancouver News is giving some of its cotemporaries a great deal of trouble about the Canadian Western Railway charter and land subsidy. The morning sheet of the "salt water terminus," glaring through a strong sectional and C. P. R. haze, has spoken and declared, in effect, that not one of those men (government or opposition) who voted for the Canadian Western Railway land subsidy in the local house shall be allowed to hold a seat in the liouse again, but, execrated alike by their cotemporaries and by posterity, will descend to the oblivion of dishonored graves. As only three out of the twenty-seven members of the houso voted in accordance with the News' notions on the subject, that paper may be said to have undertaken the ambitious contract of establishing a third party in the province, whose platform is, apparently, opposition to the Oanadian Western, but what its positive policy would be is not very difficult to imagine. A great deal has beon said by the News on this subject at one time and another, but it is not necessary to go into tho details of that paper's opposition to the land subsidy, as the journal in question has placed itself outside of particulars altogether by declaring in January last, when it admittedly knew very little about the particulars of the scheme or its promoters, "that the legislature will fail in its duty if it does not refuse the application for a land grant lo the proposed railway," ifcc. Tho very vehemence and ultra views and expressions of the News on this question since it first oame up have a strong tendency to detract very much from the weight of its opposition, The News is evidently opposed to the Canadian Western Railway scheme from the word "go," and its wholesale anathemas and bull of excommunication against the entire government nnd legislature of the province, who have dared to cross its masters' path, are too ridiculous to be taken seriously. There may be some difference of opinion as to the details of the charter, subsidy, die, but these could surely bo discussed reasonably. As to the News' "third party," it will probably be elected to stay at home, when the time comes, A portion of the provincial press, with a zeal that, under the circumstances, '-o say the least, appears ill-judged, continues to congratulate tho government and felicitate the teachers und the country generally on the successful clinching of the "daily marking" system upon the public schools of the province. It is not our purpose to question the sin- Fitcher's Castoria. cority and good intentions—even if we should discern a tincture of obstinacy in their exercise—of the administration in adopting and maintaining, in all its vigor, the "daily marking" system as one of the regulations affecting public schools, but we must say that we fail to see any ground for congratulation in the matter, except, it may be, that the government are to be congratulated on carrying their point against the opposition that the "daily marking" clause aroused. We do not believe, either, tliat, as is being intimated by somo of the papers, a majority of the teachers are now in favor of "daily marking" (they would be stultifying themselves, if so), although we can easily believe, as a zealous Victoria cotemporary confidently predicts, "that few, indeed, of tile whole body of teachers in the province will be found opposing the system." As the same journal says, "A salutary lesson has been taught, and hereafter well meaning teachers will be more than ever on their guard ugainst being misled by wicked and designing persons, whether in or out of their noble profession." Just so, the teachers of the province will not care to take-tho risk of being designated as "wicked and designing persons," and, perhaps, bounced for their pains, and will keep quiet in future, whatever 1I117 may think. While prepared to admit that there are many things calling for praise in the government's educational administration, we cannot agree with some of our cotemporaries in their congratulatory expressions about "daily marking." Our American neighbors can not be charged with being behind tho age iu matters educational, and the following clipping from one of their journals will show that, to use a vulgarism, they are beginning to "tumble" to "daily marking" and similar machinery in the public schools: One of the most serious objections to the public scliool systems in cities is the time frittered away in a system of marking and in examinations. This may be all very well in the more advanced classes, but in primary schools it is often carried to an extent that leaves hut little else for the teacher to do. The superintendent lays down an iron-clad formula which must be gone through with, and the pupils learn little that is of practical use. "flatters ofmcreroutino crowd out needed instruction. The special committee of the board of education of New York city haB prepared a report in favor of abolishing the present marking system in public schools. It proposes to substitute for this arbitrary system of marks on recitations and examinations the teachers' judgment as to the record of proficiency to which each pupil is entitled. Such record is to be made up from week to week from the general knowledge of the teacher, aided by such memoranda as he chooses to make for his own guidance. The pupil's work is be reported as "perfect, "imperfect," or a "failure" in tho various studies pursued, and account can be taken of genuine lidclty and improvement as welf as mere glibness in reciting particular lessons. When a year's work is coucluded the question of promotion becomes one of actual fitness for tho higher grade of studies ascertained hy the real progress of the pupil nnd not by a capacity for cramming for an examination. We would respectfully suggest that the educational authorities of this province should carefully consider, or re-consider, the whole subject, and see if some workable substitute can not be found for "daily marking" which shall furnish real ground for congratulation and be in the interest of education as well. The free trade peoplo are making from the customs returns some sharp shots against the policy of protection. They print tables showing the duty paid on imported articles of cheap quality, such as the poorer people use, which duty is, of course, a tax upon the people; and there they add tlio difference between the price of goods of home manufacture, under protection, and tlie real value of these goods, whicli is also a tax upon the (poor) consumer, and a bonus to the (rich) maker. Taking a general viow of the field, it can hardly be doubted that tho free traders have gained ground lately, both in the U.S. and Canada. Indeed, we might extend the observation and sny that restrictive legislation of all sorts is going out of fashion—except, perhaps, in British Columbia, whore some of the professions manage to fool tho legislators into maintaining a hedge around thom. But this, too, must go. The Toronto Globe's break from "organism" is another Bign of the times. It will probably be a good many years before we can find any workable substitute for government by party; but it is evident that the days of government for party are fast running out. Tho schoolmaster has not been abroad during the last thirty or forty years for nothing. It is not quito as easy as it used to be to persuade the ordinary voter that it is the natural and correct thing for the tail to wag tho dog. Of course, straight out party nmn will shut thoir eyos to the new order of things as long as possible, but tho newspapers are waking up, and thoy havo-an inconvonient habit of insisting upon others following their example, LOCAL AND JMRAL HEWS. (From Daily Columbian, April 10.) A refreshing shower to-day laid the dust on the streets. Frank Peters went to sleep yosterday on the 0. P. R. track, Winnipeg, and his head was crushed into jelly. Windsor, Out., is excited ovor the elopement of a prominent trader with tho wife of a rival merchant. Both leave young families. Androw Maintell, for attempted outrage on a 10-year-old girl, was given 15 lashes on the bare back yesterday at Montreal in lhe jnil yard. The C|iso of McDonouah vs. Webster in the supreme court wns fixed for to-day. The case waa settled out of oourt, everyone concerned being satisfied except tho jurors. Thoy did not get any fees. A requisition signed by about sixty settlers, praying for tlio construction of a waggon road from Nicolu to Sav- ona, via tho Mammoot lake valley, haa b,en handed to the chief commissioner of lands and works. A fine sturgeon, measuring 10 feet 10 inches in length and 4 ft. 2 inches round Iho body nnd weighing over 600 lbs., was brought in yesterday hy one of Vianen's boats. It is tho largest fish caught in the river tliis year. The material excavated by the dredger ia now being dumped at some point down the river outsido of tlie harbor limits. The wurk of dredging ia proceeding rapidly, and the ship McDuff'a berth will be ready for her by the time Bhe reaches port. H. Abbott, general superintendent of the 0. P. R, wns in town yesterday. It is rumored lie intends having erected a winter residenco at Kamloops, rightly conjecturing tlio weather here is muie pleasant than it is at tho coast during tho winter months.—Sentinel. Oapt. McKeil of tho Bchooner Bent- rice, which arrived nt Esquimalt on Sunday from Japan, roports speaking tho schooner Kate on Thursday last, with 310 seal skins. Tho Alfred Adams was met witli on tho day following with but 70 skins, and the Viva with 450 skills. — Colonist. Mr. P. McGhran exhibited yosterday a fino specimen of native gold. The nugget was worth at least $20, and was a beauty. Mr. McGhran is very reticent as to the locality which produced tho specimen, but he saya it was found in the "crevice of a rock on Vancouver Island." Ab soon as he has located the claim, he will mnke its whereabouts known Truly, some ono ought to striko it rioh.—Courier It is reported, says the Courier, that some fine silver and copper bearing quartz has been found on ono of the islands in tho neighborhood of Soymour Narrows. However, nowadays overy rock that is exposed to the surface is prospected in order to see whether it contains nny ot the precious metals or not. But one thing is certain, and that is, that there is an abundance of low grade quartz on Vancouver island and adjacent islands of the gulf. Uonrcl of Trade 1-rotcal. At tlio last meeting of tho council of the board of trade, a resolution wns passed calling the attention of tho post- niarter general to the fact that the morning mail from Vancouver to this city is carried on acayuso. The bonrd considered that such a mode of conveying the mails was rather derogatory lu the dignity of her majesty's aervice, and expressed tlio opinion that if tho subsidy wns not sufficient to justify the running of u stage tho mail had better bo carried by railway. y.si-.-'.y (losing. Tho merohauts of Victorin, Vancouver and Nanaimo are moving in the direction of establishing early closing hours during tlio summer months, and it ia nothing but right nnd proper that tho business men of Westminster ehould follow suit. During the summer months is the only time our young mon are nblo te obtain tlio recreation necessary to henlth nnd vigor, and if thoy aro cooped up in eflices, or bohind counters, from 7 a.m. till 10 p. m. thoy cannot bo expected to show that interest, in then' business which would bo tho case were tlio houra easier. "All work nnd no play makes Jack a dull boy," whicli adage if con- considerod by employers will be admitted to contain 11 vory useful moral. Let tho business men draw up an agreement to closo, sny at 7 p.m. for tho summer months, nnd thus rive their clerks a chanco fur recroation. The morchaut who would not sign an agreement of this kind does not do- serve public patronage. District Court. In the district court tbia morning tho chnrgos preferred by Mr. F. G. White ugainst Otway Wilkio and John Elliot, all of Langley, wero heard before Captain Pittendrigh and Mr. McTieman J. P.'s. Tlio case arose out of White putting a sistor-in-law of Wilkies' out of "his store and uaing insulting language towards her. When Wilkie heard that his siotor-in-law had beon abused, ho wont to tho store nnd nfter somo worda with Whito assaulted him. Elliott wna present and was oharged- with aiding and aborting Wilkie. Whito took out warrants against both parties and tho hoaring was fixed for to-day. The ovidonco wont to show that Wilkio assaulted White, but 110 there wero extenuating oii'ounistanoos the magistrates only fined Wilkio $5,00 and costs. The case against Elliot was dismissed with coats against plaintiff. It is probablo this caso will lend to nuother of 11 more serious nature, and which wns tho cnuso of present proceedings. Mr. J. E. Gaynur conducted tho caso for the defendant. Mr. Whito conducted his own cuso. Mining news from llcvclstokc. Five men arrived here on the last day of March from tho Big Bend placer diggings. They camo down for suppliea, and will return in a few days. They report prospects good for that Bection, and that they are at work ditching and putting in a flume thnt will be 6000 foot in length when completed. J. Haskins has also returned from a 10-days trip to the Big Bend section, whore he went to stake out claims on Smith Creek. Ho reports that tho company ho represents will put 111 a 10,000-dollar bod-rock flume to commence with, and will make other neoessary improvements. Mr. Hnskins has great faith in that soction, and claims it has not yot been prospected. The first boat bound for Toad Mountain left Revelstoke on Monday. Its ownor, Mr. Gilpin, intends opening a hotel at Sproat's Landing. A party of six in two boats left 011 Tuesday. They go to work in the mines. On Wednesday Fred Hume, accompanied by T. H. Griffin and 6 others, made a start. Mr. Hume goes down there to look after his businoss- houso at Nelson, nnd Mr. Giffin to assume the duties of constable, collector and recorder. Tho steamboat Dispatch will bo ready to mako hor first trip to Sproat's Landing on Monday, tho 8th. Sho will take down a good list of passengers besides n considerable cargo of freight.— Truth. Koolcnay'H Industry. Mr. G. M. Sprout came down from Kootenay a few days ago and is a guest at tho Orient nl Hotol. He saya. that the result of the winter's work in West Kootenay disttict confirms the expectation that tho district will bo very rioh, both in guld and silver. Experienced miners nre surprised at the richness and quantity of tho ore, nud ex press the opinion that without a doubt tho district, inure particularly in its southern subclivis;on, will soon be a vnluablo productive area. There aro many very good "prospects," hoth of ailver and gold, with a radius of half a dozen miles' frum Nelson—that is in the Tond Mountain Camp. Equally promising are the mining prospects at the Hot Springs and Hendry, four enmps on Kootenay Lake, thirty miles from Nelson. About 750 tons of ore, mostly of high grade, are roady for shipment now, and production and shipment will continue throughout the Beanon. The rivers aro open, and men are going in. In other parts of tho district, namely at Illicillewaet and Big Bend, prospects also aro good. The decision of tho mineral question relieves tho minds of both prospectors and' intending investors. Without derogating from tho value of other districts, West Kootenay, in tho opinion of many competent authorities, promises not only to bo the chief gold and mining district in the province, but probably ono of the moBt remarkable on the continent. Lumboring and smelting industries, nlso nro attracting attontion, and it may be confidently said that an era of distinctive progress generally Iiiib been commenced.—(Mollis'. Chnrnl I'liiou fouoert. Tho Oddfellows' Hall was comfortably filled last uight with one of the most enthusiastic audiences whieh has yot greeted the Choral Union. Part 1 consisted of Mendelssohn's Mbtott, "Hear my Prayer," the difficult solo part of which was taken by Mrs. Sillitoe, whu, ns usual, was almost perfection. Part 2, Spoiir'a Cantata, "God, Thou art Great," in which tlio solo parts were taken by Mr3. Smith, Jliss Major, Miss DeBeck, Mr. Lyal and Mr. H. Wilson, was n grand effort, the chorus being especially good. After a short intermission, Mr. H. Murey opened the Inst part of tho programme by rendering selections, un the organ, from Hayes and Guunod. The audience appreciated this fine musical performance, nud were generous in their applause. "Tlio Old Garden," by Mrs. McCrady, sung with beautiful expression nnd charming sweetness, captivated the audience, who clamored for nn encore until tho singer was obliged to respond. The instrumental trio, from Beethoven, by Messrs. Dyke and Mr. Tuck wns well receivod, but was a little too long and bewildering to bo thoroughly appreciated. It is nearly a year since Mrs. Moresby lust sung in public, but hor song, "By Hin Side," showed that the sweetness nnd poivor of hor voico had not suffered diminish- ment. In fact, the long reat seems tn have brought about an improvement and her effort wna indeed a treat. Sho waa moBt heartily applauded. "The Last Muster," by Mr. Lyal, waa the most successful performance yot given by that gentleman. The sung was ably sung and merited the generous applaiiao bestowed on it. "Ave Maria," by Misa McBride, was delightfully rendered, and the genoral impression was convoyed that Westminster iu not favored often enough by this talented flongfttress. Au encore wns demanded and given. "If Doughty DeedB," by Mr. Dockerill, was woll received, but the singer was by no means in his usual voice. "Sung uf the Vikings," by the full ohorus, was rendered in grand style. His Lordship, Bishop Sillitoo, ably conducted tho concert.' Mrs. Trew presidod at the piano and Miss DeBeck and Mr. Morey nt tho organ. The value of tho Oanadian fiBhorics last year was $18,500,000, a decronBO of $908,000. The valuo of B. O. fisheries is $1,002,000, a decrease of $78,- 900. Inspector Mowat says thia was principally owing to tho failure of the fishery 011 the Fraser Inst yoar, although tho avorngo paok per cannery is reported to bo noarly tho same as in 1887, the total capital lnvosted bIiow- ng an increase of $103,000, Absolutely Pure. This powder novor varies. A marrel of purity, -strength and wholcHomeno-'s. More economical than the ordinary kinds, and cannot be sold In oompeiltlon wltb the multitude of low lest, (short weight alum or phosphate powders. Sold only tn cans. Royal Baking Powder Co., 108 Wall St, New York. Sfely Corbett & Kennedy, MA>*rjFACTUREl*S OP TIN, COPPER & SHEET-IRON "W jl. 2a an. WEKBTIiK'i* i-mx'H. (UP-STAIItS), Frost Strkkt, ■ Nkw Westminster, HAVING JUST OPENED IN THB nbove lino, wo respectfully solicit a share of lhe trade, ami trust hy careful attention to orders and moderate charges to merit, tho same. Experienced workmen; satisfaction guaranteed. Estimat.es/unilshedforGftlvftnlzedIron Cornice, Hooflnir, Plumbing, Gas-fitting. Steam and Hot Water Heating, Ac. WW Entrance to premises on Mary St., in rear of Bank of B. C. dwmb9to txroxzz 6,©00,000 **•■•*' Wtow Nrt ft ■ ' 1 **,'w'M"W ,)Byb boat U> tiitv .Mods cf tbr, largest aai most lefitible houso, i-n-J thoy use WmbeinciU*i!f«e to»llapplic-intM,and , tolaitTwt-souBtomeni "without oraerin--; it. inr-ifu. 9 In .sinuate. lilSKMndforlt AA^tST O.ffl. FERRY&CO..WIndsor,Ont 'fl Si eF&SgflgoSl MERCHANT, WESTMINSTER STREET, CENTREVILLE, B. C, Dealer In Cutlery, earthenware, Books, Stationery anil Medicines. hand Agent, Conveyancer, and Notary Public. Agent for "The Columbian." Post Offlce Address, Chllllwliuck. wjeglto hul of Ureal. ESTABLISHED 1818. CAPITAl (all paid up), . $12,000,000 REST, - ■ • 0,000,000 Head Office, - Montreal. SIR D. A. SM ITH, tt C. M. G.-Presldent. a. A. DRUM MOND, Eso.-VI<ie-Proaident W.J. IIUC'IIAN'AN-Geneml Manager, HAVB I11WNOHI5H IN LONDON, Eng.i New York, Chicago, and inall tho principal cities and towus fn Canada. Intereat allowed on special deposits. C. SWEENY, Manager, Vancouver. GEO. D. BRYMNER, Sub-Agent, Now Westminster. wjel.1m3 I.A.McRAE Merchant 1 ailor BEAUTIFUL RANGE OF Black & Fancy Worsteds Striped and Check FOR SPRING AND SUMMER, Opp. Colonial Hotel Colombia St., • New Westminsihb, Iweekly British Columbian Wednesday Mornlnc, Al>rll IT, num. LOCAL AND JGtHERAL NEWS. (.From Daily Columbian, April 1'.) I The demand for agricultural iraple- i1 ments is very great at present. Several largo shipmenta of fresh salmon were mado to eastern points to j day. There was a alight frost last night, ! but not aufficiently heary to hurt the (moat tender plants. • The Exhibition Fund has taken an- ' other start. Grant & Maclure have added an X. Keep it going, everybody. The shakos and leggings for the rifles ' have arrived, and will be served nut ; to the men at the next parade if the I olothing arrives in the meantime. Some new features appear in the |t Dominion Illustrated of April 6th. The - spring fashions for 1889 are illustrated, .' and a diagram map is given showing , Pacific Ocean electric cable routes es- I tablished and proposed, Contractor McDonald's new steam I pile driver commenced work this'mom- i ing and is performing its duty in good , style. The great superiority of steam I over brute forco could not be bolter exemplified than in this instance. The oolachan run is steadily improving and the catch to-day was the I best since the fish commenced to run. W. H. Vianen shipped 500 lbs. of | these lish to Victoria and will send forward the samo quantity to-morrow. The barque Malay is detained in port for want of a crew, all the seamen having deserted since the vessel, arrived in port. Sailors aro very scarce and will continue to be so while better wages for less work can bo had on land. Tho minstrel entertainment at Hor- ' ring's Opera Houso last night was strictly first class in eveny respect, and the many promises made by Goodyear, Cook & Dillon, were kept to the letter. The house was packed from front to rear. Three dogs of very uncertain breed await anxiously and impatiently to be reliovod from the oity pound by their owners. The crop of unlicensed dogs is very small this year, probably owing to tho rigidity with which the law was enforced last summer. Small-pox is prevailing in Whatcom and vicinity, and the schools and churehea have been temporally closed to prevent the spread of the disease. Seattle and Tacoma are also afflicted with this dread disease; and many cases have been reported. Kew houses continue to mako their appearance in all portions of the city, and the rapidty with which they are erected is wonderful nnd surprising. A row of neat cottages will be commonced shortly on Queen's avenue, between John and Douglaa Btreets. Whatcom is overrun with thieves and bad characters in general, anil many burglaries havo latterly been perpetrated. The police organization seems to be incompetent to deal with the rascals and but few of the wrongdoers have been brought to justice. Mayor Grant received a box of splendid samples of wire and native silver ores, taken from No. 1 Mino Hot Springe, Kootenay Lake. The ore is very rich, the mineral being visible in quantities in all the specimens. The mine from whicli they wero taken is being developed.—rimes, Several parlies who have boen engaged in tho east by the Ross-McLaren Lumbering Co., of Ottawa, for their proposod extensive milling operation in British Oolumbia, have arrived in this city, and are awaiting orders to proceed to work. Tho wages agreed on for axemen, carpenters, blacksmiths etc., range from §40 to $75 per month. —Times. Mr. S. T. Mcintosh, of tho telograph offlco, iii this city, will resign his position in a few duya, for the purpose of entering into partnership with Messrs. Richards mid Haywood, in the renl estato business in New Westminster. Mr. Mcintosh is well known all over tho mainland ; ho is also energetic and popular and is suro to command a largo share of business.—-Times. The -IVeatniinslcr miles. The Seal Caleb. Mr. Frank, of Victoria, reports seals plentiful off the west coast, and the various sealers have dono fairly well, considering tho unfavorable weather for sealing. Up to the day he left Clayoquot, the catch' of the various schooners was reportod as follows: The Aurora, 209; the Ariel, 209; the Mary Taylor, 240; the Juauitu, about 40 i the Kate, 240; the Sierra, 30 ; the Adele, 120 ; the Viva, 434 ; the Theresa, 272 i the Wanderer, 00; the Sapphire, about 540 ; the Black Diamond, about 170 ; the Annie O., Moore, 220. Richmond (-ouncii. | LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. The Packing KaliiMlahmenls, Contrary to expectation the salmon canners did not manage to commence packing thia woek. The fisheries department have not issued the licenses for this season, but permits have been granted allowing a few boats to commence work. Until the usual licenses are issued very little fishing will be done by tho canncrymen. The boats working at present average 12 to 20 fine fish each day, and the run is steadily improving. Several of the packing establishments will commence operations early next week and tho othors will all bo at work in a month if the run continues good, **. Columbia Itiver Canneries. B. Young, who arrived from Astoria last evening, states that the canneries on the Columbia river are already securing a good supply of fish. On Sunday oue cannery had 1,000 large fish which would be equal to five hundred cans, and all anticipate a good pack. Out of forty canneries which wore formorly in operation, only twenty-one aro now being worked. The balanco have removed their plant to Alaska. Thoso who have remained On tlio Columbia still have confidence in the futuro of that rivor as a field of successful operations. Tho number of bouts fishing this season is between twelvo and thirteen hundred, which is an average of about sixty to each cannery.— Colonist. Half a dozen promising recruits joined the Rifles last night and tho corps is now almost up to its full strength, A fife and drum band is now being formed, and as soon us tho drums come to hand the company will bo ablo to march out to the stuina of martial music. New uniforms, shakos and leggings are now en routo from Ottawa, and as soon ns theso arrive the equipments will bo second to none in the Dominion. ■» m . Wonders of the Deep. The captain of tho schooner Norma, which arrived at Astoria from Ktm Francisco ou Monday, states that nenrly all day Sunday ho sailed through vaBt numbers of fur souls, whales, porpoises and sea lions. So plentiful wero they that thoy barely kept out of tho wny of the schooner. One large whale was struck by tho vessel. The school was of such vast proportions tliot tho lookout aloft could not seo wheie it ended. Millions of seagulln hovered ovor them. Tho supposition is that thoy woro following up an enormous school of fish. Tlio Annexation Question.—Windsor girl, to Detroit young man calling on her—Are you an annexationist? Detroit young man—No; that is, I don,t caro anything about it' Do you? Windsor girl—Yes I do, and pa Bays you nei'dn't cnll any more if you're against annexation. Ho took the hint and got tho marriage license yes- terdny.— Detroit Journal. JIoiiiii Lehman Notes. Correspondence of tho Columbian. Every oue is busy seeding, and tho ucroago this spring will greatly exceed tliat of last year; prosperity in and around the settlement is a very prominent feature. Property is advancing in value at a rapid rato in this vicinity us well as ill others. Somo good offers have boen made of late, but few accepted. Tho country around is full of people in search of tho few vacant lots, and at tho rate land has boen taken up through this district recently it will be but a ahort timo till thore will not be a bit of unoccupied laud in existence. Township 13, tho most backward in the settlement, is now being settled up at a rapid rato. Considerable improvements in the way of building will be done here this soiiBon, amongst which will be n fine residence for Mr. John Benson, to be built by Messrs. Disney Bros., of this place. I am also informed tliat thero will bo an Episcopal church erected hero during llie Bummer. Tho government is now building the bridgo on tho now landing rond. Tho road will bo open for traflic by lho ond of the pro- sent week. A groat quantity of fruit trees of all descriptions are being planted horo this season. Mr. John Benson has sot in an orchard of 1,000 prune trees. Mt. Loiiinan will in the nonr future be a great fruit raising district. At Matsqui times aro also lively. On the dyke Mr. F. Littlo has a large gang of mon putting in now gates in place of the ones put in last year, which did not prove a success. Mr. Little is working his men twolvo hours each a day and is duing his best to have the work through as soon aa possible before tlio freshet. These gates aeoiu to give considerable bother. Mr, Little appears to be doing his utmost to make u success of thom this time, and it is to be hoped lio will succeed, which he grently deserves to. At Rivorside wo find Mr. Morrisy, who has rontod that property, is doing a rushing hotel business. Ho has refitted tho hotel formerly built for the dyking works, and haB first-clnBs accomodation for the publio, and the table ib furnished witli the best tho market affords. Besides the hotel there is a largo eating house for tho mon employed on tho dyko and railway. Mr. Morrisy is also upon- ini! a genoral Btoro which will bo a great convenience to tlio farming community. The railway will cross the Frasor n Cow rods east of tho hotel. Tlio bridge is rapidly progressing, tho piles boing now driven about half way across, commencing from the north bank. On the north side of the river quite a number of buildings have gone up amongst which is the hotel ami store of Messrs. Des Brisay, Mr. Win. Trech- evvay has also a limo] and intends to run a first-class general store as well. Children Cryfos- yVell, what next I The Bishop of Gibraltar, having taken counsel with tho Anglican clergy of Riviorn, lias come to tlio conclusion tliat it is not expedient to build a church in Monte Carlo, on tlio ground that tho place is too wicked. "I came," said tho Bishop to Monte Onrlities, "not to call tho sinners but tlio righteous to repentance" Such out-and-out cynicism is so startling in a bishop that I cunnot help thinking there must bo some other motive behind, Is his Lordship of 110'mltai' afraid that the tontpititions of Monaon might provo too much for u resident chaplain 1—London Truth. Pitcher's Castoria,. Council met on Saturday, April Oth, Reeve Kidd and all the members present. Communications: From W. S. Gore, surveyor-general, under instructions from tho chief commissioner of lands and worka, stating that the government will be prepared to proceed with the erection of the bridges over the north arm of tho Fraser as soon as this municipality can guarantee the payment of $7,500, being the neceaaary amount required to make up the amount of the lowest tender over and above the §20,000 already provided for the construction of the iron combination bridge; also stating that the $10,000 already voted by tho government will not be available after the 30th of June next, and recommending that immediate action be taken by this council in order to secure the sum voted and take advantage of low water. Tabled. From Williams Bros., on behalf of Mr. O. T. Criokinan, respecting the removal of fence. Received and the clerk ordered to reply. From S. Brighouse respecting right of wuy for road. Filed. From L Thompson, re Fanners Association, enclosing objects of tho same. Tabled. From H. Abbott, genoral supt. of O.P.R., informing the oouncil that the company is not in a position to give an absolute assurance that they will join in the construction of traffio and railway bridges, over the north arm daring the next year. Filed. From the acting Indian supt. stating that the Indians were dyking the reserve and would have the same completed by the 1st of July next. Filed, Reports: The board of works reported Ah Len's contract on road No. 4 completed, 347£ rods at $1.50 per rod, nnd recommended payment of balance, $71.25; E. Lander's contract on Sea island was advanoing, and recommended payment of $50; Sam Loe's contract on road No. 4 nearly completed, and recommended payment of $200; S. H. Wescott's contract for covering flumes at south end of road No. 1 completed, exponse $50, nnd recommending payment. Report adopted. A petition was read from J. T. Er- rington and thirty-six others, asking the couucil, in view of the information contained in W. S. Goro's com- municaton, to pass a by-law, for submission to tho ratepayers at the earliest possible moment, to enable the corporation to raiae by a loan the additional $7,500 necessary to insure the construction of the Nortii Arm bridges without delay, and promising their hearty support to the by-law. The petition was laid on the table. On tho communication from W. S. Gore the following action was taken: Resolved, that in consideration of the communication of W. S. Gore, surveyor-general, on behalf ef the chief commissioner of lands and works, stating that it will be necessary for this council to guarantee the payment of the further sum of $7,500 in order to secure tho orection of the bridges across the nortii arm of the Fraser, and also that the govornment grant of $10,000 will only be available up to the 30th June next, making it urgently necessary that immediate action bo taken by this council in the matter, it is the opinion of this council thnt tho government, knowing all the causes of delay in the preparation of the work in question, and, nut having heretofore even hinted at tho probability of tho vote being allowed to lapse on the 30th of Juno next, wo look upon the attitude assumed by the government as indicated by this lottor as uii wnr run t- ble, and that this couucil, being led to infer that the $10,000 appropriated by the government would bo available until some definite proposition could be receivod from the O.P.R. Co., or until some other dofinito courso could bo decided on, must look upon such action as unfair, and that in case this corpor; ation is unable to arrange tu satisfy tho requirements of tho government as stated in this communication, wo must look upon as a breach of faith on tho part of tlie government if they allow tho snid sum of $10,000 to be taken from the estimates or made unavailable for tho said purposo. Be it further resolvod that the government bo and arc hereby requested to place the $10,000 in question on the estimates for this year, and also an additional sum equal to one half of tho extra sum required for tho purpose of building tho said bridges in accordance with the plans approved by the government, nnd that the clerk be and is hereby instructed to forward a copy of tliis resolution to the chief commissioner nf lands and works with tho request that lie lay tho matter beforo thu government without delay. Curried. On motion the reovo wns instructed to proceed to "Victoria to further interview the govornment on the bridge question nnd strengthen thu request contained in tho ahovo resolution of the council. Conn. Garrnt submitted n "Highway by-law," which wns received and rend the first time. Tlie Highway bylaw indicates llie following muds us public highways: 1. From ihe gulf of Georgia how known as Terra Nova cantwai'dly, insido tlie dyke, on tho nortii side of Lulu island as far as road No. 7, between sections 14 and 15, B. 5, N.R. 5. W., and ono milo east of .1. Quigley; 2. Betwoen sections 20 and 27, B. 5, V.R. 7 W., Soa island, 10' feet on each sido of the snr- vey lino; 3. Beginning on road No. j 13, Soa islnnd, noar tho river, and ! running along the river hunk tn intor- Bect tlto road in prospect between the proposed bridges leading to the mainland, The assessor suuinittud his i',»11 for 188S, which was laid on the tablo. Tho following lulls woro piid: A. H. \Vis'-"it, flood gate, £10, blushing rond, PIO, oiivei'im flume $50; Sam L"u, mi ruaiJNo. 4,8200; E. Lander, SfiO; Mi Lon, linid No, 4, ,?71.''o. The C'liiHejl adjourned io meet on Saturday nest, April 13th. (From Daily Columbian, April 12.) A clean sheet at the police court today. The next county court sits on May 8th. Six carloadB of cattle arrived from the interior this afternoon. The water is rising in the river and this morning much driftwood passed down to the gulf. The steamship Parthia, which is the next vessel for China and Japan, is. taking abroad a cargo of flour. Charles Phillips has loft Belleville, Ont., for Britiah Columbia, where he will engage in missionary work among the Indians. In the caso of Smith and Angus vs Samuel Greer, the celebrated English Bay land dispute, the full court hss ordered a new trial. Ainbroso Lepere and Michael Dumns both prominent characters in the Riel rebellion, are going to Paris to "star" in the Wild West show. The Westminster baso ball club will meet on Saturday night to organize for the season. The club will boost of two rattling "nines" thia season. The counterfeit notes cases, remanded from last week, came beforo the police magistrate this morning, and on application of Mr. Jenns, were further remanded for one week. Alderman Franklaud, the well known cattle dealer, estimates that the shipment) from Toronto for the English market during the coming season will reach 6,000 head. The merchants all seem to be in favor of theearlyclosing movement, and all that remains now to do is for some one to take the initiative and circulate the necessary agreement for signatures. The steamship Abyssinia iB expected to arrive at Vancouver about the 25th, after which, it is underatood, a China steamer will reach there every twelve days. The new time table takes effect about the first of May. A meeting of Lacrosse players will be held sometime next week to organize a club. We have lots of good ma terinl and thero is nn reason why it cannot bo utilized to bring the provincial championship to the Royal City. Mr. John Teague, architect, Bays work on the Jubilee Hospital is progressing wonderfully fast. The quality of the work is also of tho very finest, He also says that nearly half the building will be completed before the laying of the corner stone on the 22nd.— Times, A whole scow load of the best quality of brick was lost last night whilst being towed into the harbor from Bowen Island. A high wind was blowing, and in order to save the scow it was found neeessary to dump the brick. This is most exasperating as good brick is much needed in the city.—World. Joseph Haywood, of Viotoria, an old pioneer and gentleman of means, lately presented the city with a beoutiful drinking fountain, costing him over $2,000. Ho now proposes to dorite C00 choice trees, to be planted under his own direction and at his expense in Beacon Hill Park, tho road to be known hereafter as Park Avenue. Yesterday morning all the Bteamer Premier's deck hands with the exception of two struck work and deserted. The cause alleged by them was the poor quality of the food supplied to them It was ot first supposed that the steamer would have to sail without her cargo, but this difficulty wns surmounted by employing tho -longshoremen to do the work.—News-Advertiser. New Salmon Grounds. The people of Surrey are not going to be left behind in the race for wealth, if their efforts will bring about the desired end. They have made up their minds that the Nicomeckl river will make splendid salmon grounds, and last week a largely signed petition was sent in to Mr. Thos. Mowat, inspector of fisheries, asking him to deposit a number of salmon fry in that stream, Mr. Mowat considered the petition favorably, and yesterday 50,- 000 young sockeye salmon were turned loose in the Nicomeckl. The fry were transported in large tin cans, by stage, across the country, and stood the trip very fairly. If the anticipations of the Surroyites are realized a couple of canneries will be packing fish on the Nicomeckl in a few years. The Columiiian trusts that the scheme may be fully realized. The Oolachan. The sweevies are beginning to show themselves in large schools, and con Bequently the Indians and fishermen are reaping a good harvest. Vianen's boat brought in 1200 pounds yesterday, and only worked a part of the doy. The demand for oolachans is rather peculiar. Victoria cannot get a sufficient quantity and would consume a ton per day if procurable. No fish on the Victoria market is so much relished and so anxiously looked for ob the delicious oolachan. The Bamo may bo Baid for Westminater and Nanaimo. But with Vanoouver the case ia greatly diffierent. Fifty pounds of oolachans will glut the market at any time, and the people will not buy them so long as tommy cod smelts, horring and other fish of greatly inferior quality and flavor, are to be had. Of course a few of the old timers are particularly fond of the eweevy, but tho new comers have not yet been educated up to the proper epicurean standard. Lord Stanley's Visit. Tlie Uniforms Arrive. The new uniforms, busbies, foiago caps, nnd leggings for the Westminster rifles have arrived, and will be issued to the members of the company at the parade next Wednesday evening. Every member should bo present on that ovening, in order that a suitable fit may be obtained. In six weeks the inspection conies off and drill will hove to be maintained steadily until that date. A surveyor has gone up to Yolo to survey limestone lauds in that vicinity. Tho Columbian's report of the succoss of Mr. Uosure's venture in that district hns stimulated others to stake out claims of this valuable stone. Yole lime will shortly head the list over all other brands on the coast. Further testa of the lime prove that it is superior by long odds to any burned on the Pacific slope. luilinu Bescrvea Survey. Mr. E. Skinner, C. E., and party of seven white men and two Indiana, went North on the steamer Amelia, Indians reserves. The party will leave Oomox for Butte Inlet, and afterwards return to Malaspina, thenoe to Alert Buy, and possibly to Seymour Narrows. Tho party of seven will bo absent about seven or eight months. They have taken their own canoes on board the steamer and will use them in changing camp and to mako short trips—IFedncsdai/'n Courier, A meeting of the directors of the British Columbia Agricultural Society will he held in the council chambers to-morrow afternoon to discuss matters of importance in connection with the coming exhibition, and to make some necessary preliminary arrangements. Mr. W. H. Lodner, M. P. P., president of the society, telegraphed His Excellency, Governor-General Stanley, to-day, asking the date of his, proposed visit to British Columbia, and also requesting thut he would be pleased to formally open the exhibition. A reply to this despatch will probobly be received in time to be laid before the meeting to-morrow. Should Lord Stanley consent to be present at the opening, the exhibition will be the grandest success in the history of the proyinco. No better opportunity could bo afforded his lordship of meeting a representative gathering of her majesty's British Columbia subjects, and no hotter time could be chosen by the peoplo to welcome tho vice-regal party to the Pacific shores. From Ihe Norlb. The Sardonyx arrived from tho north at noon to-day, hnving mado tho round trip in about nine days. The weather was cold and windy on the trip. Preparations for tho coming salmon senBiin were in full blast, at the vivriniis canneries. On the present trip n quantity of barreled salmon and eolnchans, furs nnd seal skins wero brought down. At Naas the steamer Bnsoowitz was passed bound thin way. Everything wns quiet on the coast. Twenty-eight Indians from AlortBny came down.—Wednesday'sTimes, FOUL MURDER! Wm. Georgeson la Murdered by the Indiana on the Squamish River.—Ms- appointed Lave tbo Cause. An Indian arrived at Ladners from Howe Sound a few daya ago bringing the news of tho niurder of William Georgeson, a half-breed, on the Squamish river. Full particulars of how and when the murder occurcd wore not givon by tlie Indian who brought tho news, and us lie haa since left for Cowichan no furthor ne.vs is obtainable from that source. It appears that Goorgeson was in the employ of the Moodyville Saw Mills and was sont up lo Howe Siuuid to do some work. Ho should have been home at least two weeks ago, and was expected back about that timo by his wife. From the date of his leaving home, which is now over n month ago, nuthing has been heard of him, although he promised to Bend word to his wife tho next week. All that could be learned from tho messenger, was that Georgeson had n row with some Indians nnd was killed. Tho fact of a man haviug'u row with somo Indians does not mean that murder is likely to follow, but in this case there are circumstances which make it quite probable that the trouble was provoked with tlio intention of murder on the part of the Indians. It seoms that Goorgeson married a very pretty half-breed woman, for whoso hand a Squamish rivor Indian wns alsu a suitor. The Indian wns coldly rejected nnd Georycson nccepted, nnd the marriage followed soon after. Tlio Indian allowed much bnd feeling nbout the time thu couplo were married, but shortly afterwards returned io his ' ome on the Squamish. It is asserted, however, that ho made open threats among his frionds against Georgosou's lifo, and swore to be revenged on him for stealing the bride of his heart. Indians aru known to harbor a grudge for a long time, and to finally avenge their supposed wrongs if au opportunity occurs. It is therefore quite probablo that Georgeson met his enemy, who, backed by friends, renewed tho quarrel and murdered the unfortunate man. Tho true facts of the murder will not be brought to light until an official investigation has taken plnoo, and perhaps even this will not result in bringing the guilty parties to justice. A search will shortly be mado for Goorge- soii'b body, the fate of whleli the Indian messenger gave no account. Persons wishing to improve thoir nieiuoriea or strengthen their power of attention should send to Prof. Ltiisetlo, 237 Fifth Ave., N. Y., for his prospectus post free, as advertised in another column. AM OPEN LETTER To the People of New Westminster and Surrounding Country: We have just arrived in your beautiful province, from Ontario— that land of snow—and have brought with us a beautifully selected stock of Pure and Fresh Drugs and all the other requisite articles to make a first-class drug store. We are located in the Holbrook Blook on Oolumbia st., 2 doors from the Telegraph Office. You can't miss it; our front is painted Red. We want you to call the next time you are in the city, as we wish to make your acquaintance. Yours truly, Macpheeson is Thomson. Chemists and Druggists. Job printing of all kinds neatly done at tho Columbian office. Prices will be found as low as at anv other offioo in the province, —A do Plants for Sale! CHEAP ATTHE Ji In great Variety, Including, GERANIUMS, Double and Single; FU- CHIAS, all now varieties; HOSES, Doublo PETUNIAS, M0ON-FL0WER8-, a line collection of DAHLIAS (named varieties). ANNUALS, 25 cts. per doz. Mixed BEDDING PLANTS, 81.60 per doz. CUT FLOWERS for sale. Orders left at M. Sinclair's (Central Grocery), will receive prompt attention, dwapllyl P. LATHAM. UROOlK PILLS ..SWsAkCOATED.. . A SURE CURE ron BILIOUSNESS, CONSTIPATION,'! INDIGESTION, DIZZINESS, SICK] HEADACHE, AHD DISEASES OP THE] STOMACH, LIVER AND BOWELS.! Thev am miid,thorough and prompt; in action, and form a valuable aid] TO Burdock Blood Bitters in the"' TREATMENT AND CURE OF CHRONIC AND OBSTINATE DISEASES. TO SMOKER IP YOU WANT TO ENJOY A GOOD CIGAR, ASK FOR THE BRITISH LION HENRY LEE, OK THE _^_^^__^^^__^^__ /-^They aro not only made of the Choicest ToliacCO liut they are of Home Manufacl sire, and should be patrouined by all good citizens, WM. TIETJEN, Manufacturer, HOLHKOOK BUILDING, COLUMBIA STREET. NEW WESTMINSTER. dwnnoly SEALED TENDERS, ADDRESSED TO the Postmaster-General will bo received »t Ottawa until nnon.<'c ividny, liih Muy, for tlie conveyance of !i--rMa« jesty's Malls, uu a proposed loi-h-uotfdr four years twice per weel* ench way, between ELGIN AMI NKW WESTMINSTER from the 1st July next. The conveyance to be ina-!o o-i horseback or in avoblcle, at the option of the contractor. To leave Elgin every "Wednesday ami Saturday, at 7 a, tn., to proceed to Non* Wi stmln8tor,and gel Uickto Elgin wltli return mull on ihccw-iings of the same days. Printed notices containing further information as to condition** of proposed contract may be seen and blank forms of Tender may be obtained atih-j osi oflices of New Westminster, Mnd bay und Elgin, and nt this offlce. E. Hi FJ.ETOHEH, Post Olllcc Inspector. Post Oflleo Inspector's Olllcc, Victoria, April fi, 1660. uplOwft AUCTION SALE ve i & If f Important to Loggers, Famers, Butchers and Dairymen. T HAVE RECEIVED INSTRUCTIONS .1 from Mr. EpwAKD Park and others to sell by Public Auction at Etc a Kington Train-!, Surrey, on Thursday, 8nd May, l'SftO* the following Live Stock* 2 yoko Oxen, well broken to tiio plow nnd very gentle, 1 yoko Oxen, not broken; f> yenrs old. 2 yoko Oxen, well matched; 3 yours uid, 1 only Work Ox. 1 only Steer, <l yoars old. 12 extra good I'aivy Cows, .Hist coming in, fi 2-year old ITelfors. 8 yearling Heifers. 2 yearling steers. 12-year-old Durham Rail. 1 Horse, gentle to ride and drive. 1 good Work Team: about 2000 lbs. Also—1 Breaking Plow. mHE SALE WILT, BE HELD \T MB. I I'ARU'.s KAKM and will ror-nnenee at 10 o'olook. The stock are all In good condition ami will bo found worthy the attention of tin* I'iHiHc Tiui-its-For Ruma under $50, mleash! over that amount, negotiable nnks nto mouths at fj pt ■■ c nt, interest, waplOM Auctioneer. Weekly British Columbian Wednesday Morulas. April 17. 1889. The Grim Reaper has thrust in ilia sickle again, and removed another prominent landmark. Tho old piorieers are «oing one by one, and British Oolumbia will soon be in the lands of the newer generation. The stalwarts who have borne tho burden and heat of the day, incident to the early sixties and since, will be mere memories when the Pacifio province shall be reaping in full what they have contributed moro or less to sow. These are mournful considerations, but the universal law must be obeyed, and happy are thoso who, thus passing away, "live again, in minds made butter by their presence." The noblest memories are not always those bequeathed to the world by public or prominent men, but it is with such principally that the press has to do. Following almost immediately on the death of Hon. A. 0. Elliott, at San Fran- «isco, on Tuesday last, who was premier and attorney-general of British Columbia between the years 1876 and 1878, and had been otherwise identified with the publio history of the province since ISO'O, comes the announcement of tlie sudden and unexpected demise, Friday afternoon, at Victoria, after a brief illness, of the Hon. Robert Dunsmuir, president of the council. This announcement will carry a shock unrl a sense of loss with it, not only in the immediate vicinity of the enntro of the deceased gentleman's active and influential life, but throughout ihe length and breadth of the province, where he bas been known more or leas by reputation and by business connections. Wider still, as one of the wealthiest men of the Dominion, le has been known as "the ooal king" of the Pacifio coast, and the news of his death will be the subject o" newspaper paragraphs over the whole continent. Men rarely, if ever, tumble into positions of wealth and influence—if they do, they are very likely to tumblo out again— and the fact of Mr. Dunsmuir attaining and holding the position that he did, and conducting his mammoth business and speculative undertakings successfully, marks him as a man of more than ordiuary business oapaoity aud executive ability. In hia comparatively short publi- career he displayed the same qualities. Personally, those who knew him best pay the most sincero tribute to his memory; and while his strong individuality, and his business interests, brought him occasionally in. conflict with his fellows, his dealings would appear to have been controlled by a native and canny sense of uprightness. Those who have differed with him on some subjects, in life, will have nothing for the dead "coal king" but words of eulogy and respect, and the place ■ which Hon. Robert Dunsmuir has occupied in private, business, and political circles in this province will indeed be hard to fill, G. Sterling Ryerson, M.D., CM., LR.O.S. Edin., professor of ophthalmology in Trinity Medical college, Toronto, has prepared un interesting paper on "Color Blindness," as affecting railroad employees particularly, which was rend at the Canadian Institute, Toronto, at a meeting in February last. From this paper we gather the following particulars: Color blindness may be either total, in which the faculty of perceiving colors is absolutely wanting, and where the visual sense consequently can only perceivo the difference betweon darkness and light, as well as the different degrees of intensity of light; or partial, in which the faculty of certain perceptions of color, but not of all, is wanting. Partial color blindness is found naturally sub-divided again into complete blindness with respect to a certain range of colors, and incomplete, where an imperfect sensibility to certain colors is present. Tlie oauses of color blindness are given as congenital defect,, heredity, severe illness or injury, particularly to the apine and head, excessive smoking and drinking. So far as tests have been made, all nations have shown a certain percentage of color blind persons, even the North American Indians. The ratio of color blind to population is placed nt from tWo to thirteen per cent., so that on an average one in every twenty-five is so affected. The object of tho paper is to show the constant danger of accidents that must arise from having completely or partially color blind employees on railroads, in the oapacity of engine drivers and firemen, pointsmen, conductors, signal men and station masters, and to urge, in the interest of tho greater conservation of life and property, that proper tests should be applied and all color blind employees eliminated from such positions. It is pointed out that experience and experiment show that is necessary to use red and green lights on vessels, and at least red lights on miiroads. Some roads had discarded green and used only red. Form could not be substituted for color at night, as the rapid movement of the train alters the appearance of the lights, and thus mistakes might arise. It should always be borne in mind, continues the paper, that the color blind judge of color by the intensity of the light alone, and that turning a white light up or down represents to them different colors. With regard to this, Dr. Wilson, of Edinburgh, is quoted as follows: "How often it must fall to the lot of engine drivers to watch lamp3 through an atmosphere which will convert the safety signal (white) into a danger signal, completely alter the color of the lantern signal (green), and so darken the danger signal (red) as to render it invisible." Dr. Joy Jeffries, of Boston, further remarks: "In the even slightly color blind these changes will be intensified, and to the completely color blind, his only means of distinguishing the signals will be gone, viz., the difference of the intensity of the light." The writer of the paper, Dr. Ryerson,proposes the very reasonable remedy that proper and scientific tests should be periodically, and in somo eases frequently, applied, and that all railroad employees of particular classes found to be affected with color blindness should be removed to positions where the color sense is not essential to the performance of their duties. This, it is urged, is equally in the interest of the travelling public, the railroad authorities and shareholders, and of the men themselves. The following declaration is also laid down, and cannot very well be dissented from : "The officials of a road that, through carelessness or othor cause, allow a color blind engine driver to run an engine, should, in the event of a fatal accident, be held guilty of manslaughter. Should injury or death to a passenger resulting from au accident be found to have arisen from color blindness of an official of the train, heavy damages could be obtained from the company on whose road the accident occurred, because the accident would be recognized as preventable." Dr. Ryerson points o*ut that in many of the European countries, and in some of the American states, testa for color blindness in the case of railroad employees are conducted by government, while in Canada these examinations have been and are entirely in the hands of the companies, and, in conclusion, gives it as his belief: 1. That the color tests, as made on railways in Canada at present, are imperfect. 2. That danger arises to the public from this cause. 3, That it is urgently necessary that this danger be obviated by the proper elimination of the color blind from among the employees. 4. And that the men should be re-examined periodically, and more particularly after severe illness. Dr. Ryerson proves his faith, sincerity, and earnestness in his self-imposed task in the public interest . by making the following generous offer i "I am so convinced of the correctness of my opinion, that I am willing to examine hero from five hundred to one thousand engine drivers, firemen, brakomen and signal or pointsmen, free of all cost, provided that they ai-e not specially selected, and on this condition: that if I find one per cent, or upwards of color blinds, I shall bo paid by the company for my services at a rate to be agreed upon beforehand. If I do not find this percentage of color blindness, I am to receive nothing. The color blindness will be proved to be snch to the officers of the company." It is to be hoped that, as a result of Dr.|Ryerson's devoted researches and labors in this important matter, the governmental and railway authorities may bo led to give the question that consideration which it demands, and to exercise the necessary precautions in tho public interest. as that upon which Rev. Mr. Whito has entered, it is often objected thut a morbid sensationalism is the beginning and end. We do not think so, however. We believe that if the moral suasion exercised upon the hearers should be the only result, that the effort would be justified. Other results should ensue in this case, however. We hope to see our city council ascertain tlieir powers, and act upon thom, in the best interests of the city, both in the matter of the "social evil" and in the "regulation" of such saloons, of which it cannot be doubted there are a number, who are overstepping even the too broad privileges of their licenses, by running gambling establishments, selling liquor to minors of tender years, and such like offences against laws human and divine. While considering this subject, it is well to remember, not that the fact furnishes any excuse for us, but by way of comparison, that Westminster is not any worse if as bad, as her sister cities, or cities in general, with respect to the evils in question. Apart altogether from this fact, though, Mr. White's researches and public utterances have shown plainly the crying need for reform in the directions intimated. Rev. Mr, White has started out on a regular crusade ugainst wickedness and vice in botii high and low places in this city. Believing, as all must who take the trouble to believe or observe anything, the scriptural apothom that "Righteousness ex- nltiil.li a nation, but sin is a shame to any people," we must sny that Mr. White's efforts to point oat, with the view of purging, the plague spots of our city, are commendable, and should receive the recognition and support of those in authority and of the right thinking generally amongst our citizens. We have from time to time given considerable space to reports of Mr. White's sermons, lectures, ita., on the subject of the darker evils of the city, and publish to-day a synopsis of a plain talk to "men only" on the subject of "Moral Purity" delivered at the Methodist church Sunday night, after the usual services. Such subjects are not the most pleasant to discuss, but require at times to ba handled without gloves. Mr. White has taken a great deal of trouble to inform himself, and although some of his disclosures may startle theunsuspocting, he knows whereof ho speaks, and is evidently not striking in tho dark. As to the results of such a crusade The Victoria Standard of April 12th unintentionally confirms our remark Monday that Westminster was no worse, if as bad, although bad enough, morally, than lier sister cities, or cities in general. Tho remarks of the Standard on the subject of the capital city's morality, or rather immorality, are worthy of being reproduced and applied nearer home : "The moral tone of our fair ci y is a consideration of the most vital importance. Now how does that stand 1 Is it high) or is it low! In times past, for a man to venture to assert that the moral tone was low was to bring a pretty lively breeze about his ears. For a newspaper lo do so, wns to bring down upon itself all its contemporaries like a pack of wolves. It is not our present purpose to assert that Victoria is worse in a moral point of view than the average American community. But we do unhesitatingly aver that it presents an ample and inviting field for the moral reformers. Nay, there remains much to be doue by our civic rulers and police force. We venture to say that most, if not all, of our goody-goody citizens would be astonished if they could be afforded a glimpse of the brothels and opium dens and those who nightly frequent these haunts of iniquity. We imagine the average citizen has very little idea of the number and character of these dens and of the number and class of people who resort there. Do our respectable church-going citizens know that our boys and girls are regular patrons of these opium dens, that the opium habit is growing with giant strides 1 There has recently been organized in this city a society for tho prevention of cruelty to unimals. The movement is a praiseworthy one and was much needed. But shall we so care for the body of the soulless lower animal, and have no caro for tho body and soul of the higher! Shall we' be tenderly solicitous for the bodily comfort of pigs and sheep on their way to the shambles, and yet have not even a thought for the youth and hope of the city, who aro being led into these body and soul destroying hell-traps! Uy nil means, let the pigs and the sheep and calves be protected against wanton cruelly; but let us not be guilty of the strange inconsistency of having lcs3 regard for our own brother tlian for the beasts that perish. Tliis is no sickly sentimental nonsense. Let anyone who doubts, invoke tlio sorvices of a policeman and ask to be shown through tho dives we have been describing, and, our word for it, lio will bo rudely undeceived. What is going to be done about it! Why not form a society for the protection of our own species and the suppression of these moral pesthouses wliich are sapping the foundations of the community) Vancouver, a community of less than three years growth, would seem to be shaming Victoria in this respect. New Westminster, too, is awaking and girding on her armor for the struggle. Shall Victoria, the chief city be behind ail her sisters in tho praiseworthy struggle for the higher morality! Who will take the lead!" fairly when it snys:, "The main difficulty with the Scott Act has always been the absenoo of any machinery for its proper enforcement. The Dominion parliament put the act upou the statute book, but it supplied no machinery to make it operative. This duty was left to tho provincial governments with the result that the work lins been very improperly done, if done at all." The Montreal Witness very pertinently inquires: "What would have become of the national policy had its enforcement been left to tho provincial governments! The suggestion is laughable. Tlie Dominion government lives by tiie national policy, and, therefore, sees it enforced ; * * * and any official found to wink at any evasion of it would not hold his post a week. What official was ever dismissed for connivance at breaches of the Scott law." The Witness adds: "While we demand that provision be mnde by authority for the effective enforcement of every law on the statute book, and while we demand that such enforcement shall not be allowed to flag, we are fully convinced that no such enforcement ever will bo maintained till good men como to the conclusion that tlie work must practically be done by themselves, either by forcing officials to act or by noting in their place. The absence of private prosecution has proved tho death of the Scott law and will make a failure of auy other license or prohibitory law whatsoever. It was because the Scott, Act brought them face to face with ibis (lisngreoublo duty that mnny have thought to shirk it by throwing aside the lnw." In other words, comments the Sun', the argument is advnnced that if temperance people want the Scott Act, or nny other liquor legislation, made operative they must turn informers, Is this duty demanded of tlie manufacturers with respect to violations of the protective tariff! Is it demanded of the individual with respect to the law against theft or any similar crimo! Certainly not. Then why should it be demanded where liquor prosecutions are concerned ! If the Scott Act has been a failure, the fault lies not so much with officials or with governments, but with the general public. Were the sentiment of the community as strongly urray- ed for the enforcement of this act, as it is of other laws, the official classes would be compelled to do their duty ; but in the absence of any such pressure they have been very glad to avoid a very disagreeable task. The work of educating tho popular mind is not yet completed, and if the temperance people hope for success in the near future they will redoubio their exertions along this lino. Prohibition itself will fare little better than the Scott Act without a healthy moral force at the buck of it, At least twelve counties and two cities (Guelph and St. Thomas), in eastern Oanada, have by u recent vote repenled tho Scott Act, which, in the case of nearly all, was adopted by good majorities in 1885, when a temperanco wave passed over tlio land In a few of the eases referred to the majority for repoal shows larger than tho original majority in favor of the act. The reason for this apparent retrogression must bo found elsewhere than in the hasty and erroneous presumption tlmt a reaction of popular sentiment hns taken place in fuvor of the liquor traffio. A Winnipeg ootomporary, the Sun, describes the situation very E"Jflk.S2a:ior3-Ja.-KBx.-Ej DRESSMAKING At MISS .JENNINGS', (IjAtr of England) Corner of Church and ColumbiaStreots, NEW WESTMINSTER, OS~Sutlsfactlou guaranteed. dwf«7t-c ALBERT J. HILL & GO. Civil Engineers, Land Surveyors & Draughtsmen. REAL ESTATE, FINANCIAL, SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENTS FiTCi life *fc Hni'lue Insurance. Columbia St., • Opp. ttoLOKUti Hotel NEW WESTMINSTER, II. C. GIVE PERSONAL AND PROMPT AT- tention to all professional orders nnd tender their services to residents and nonresidents having Oity or Country Property to dispose ol or desiring profitable Investment. Our lists of oliglbto properties are com- firehensivo and constantly receiving add!- lons.nndour favorable eastern connections botli iu Canada and the Atlantic states givo us unusual facilities for busl- Special attention will bo paid to the purchase and inspection of Lumber for shipment to foreign ports. Tonnage chartered Hnd general vhlpplnru-; business transacted. Thanking our friends both nt home nnd abroad for past favors, we beg to assure thein that no olio is on uur part will be spared to justify and maintain tho same plcnsant relations. dwaplyl F. G. BTUIUKIiAND. j. rj. WHYTE. I fl. nMCKLAI1 & CO. ricultural Implements And must he sold within the next I daya to make room for other now goods. 5 fit' li-ft Gt-3 tm- -T-jjJ fcV St? Riding and Walking 12 BnW flue -AT- CO Q Ul UJ CO CO u © va OS mm ►h u _ !llo & w rW l.H-p Q UJ afli!-8fc Z % •« S H O c «J in 8-p-SQ U " ti ■ oJ o ed tfS*-S(3 > a ui an SrJ a well ■ ■Jl«& 1 tflft 3 ui § i= -si I USUAL PRICE, $130 US-REMEMBER tlio "Rock Island" jtSTBuford Sulky Plows aro without SSTon equal. From 12 to IS inch tfgTnow in stock. Mussey Binders. Maxwell " Deering " Beaver City Rake Sharp « Maxwell " Toronto Mowers. Buckeye " Maxwell " Little Giant Threshers and Tread Power. Toronto Advance Engines and Threshers. Derrick's Perpetual Hay Press. Hay Tedders and Loaders. Duplex Feed Mills. ie sure and get our prices before purchasing elsewhere. F. G. STRICKLAND & CO., Webster Block, Front Street, WESTMINSTER. Ifcffi^tSf^^^ mh6w THE ATTRACTION Of Columbia Street IS JAS. ROUSSEAU'S OOD-FITTING BOOTS AND SHOES CONTRIBUTE much to the health and comfort of every home. Therefore, everybody ought to know that Jas. Rousseau's is decidedly the cheapest place in New Westminster where the people of this District can purchase the best Boots and Shoes at the cheapest prices. I will allow io per cent, discount on all cash purchases to the general public for the next sixty days, to make room for a LARGE SPRING STOCK now en route. REMEMBER,—if you want genuine good Boots and Shoes the proper place to purchase them is at Jas. Rousseau's, ,S1 Colia.ra.-bla Street. Custom Work promptly attended to. dwto BUGGIES I BUGGIES I JUST RECEIVED, A CARLOAD OF PelUiceCoil-sprinpMaughlan ALSO- ■■32 DUPLEX, HANDY, BRADLEY & OTHER Democrat and Express Wagons! SIT The Best and Cheapest Rigs ever offered for sale in British Columbia."^" uwuusto Hold db C-u.rr'i©- Weekly British Golnmbian. Wednesday Morning, April IT, laso. Latest lyTelepI Press Despatches. San Fiunoisco, April 13.—California's export of deciduous fruits this year will amount to about 2200 cars, or over 25 per cent, more than last year. Reports from various parts of the Btate indicate that the season is an exceptionality favorable one, and that nearly every kind of fruit promises a heavy yield. Saciiemento, April 13.—Shortly after nuon tu-day a boy named Joe. Sink, aged ten years, tho son of a railroad engineer, attempted to climb up on a moving freight train, when lie lost his hulil and fell beneath the wheels. Bis head and left arm were cut completely off and carried somo distance from the body. Los' Anoei.es, Cal., April 13.—This afternoon in tho rear part of a bagnio, a blacksmith named John Bryan and a French woman were found both shot through thu head. The woman is dead and Bryno is not expected to live. It ia supposed that he murdered her iu a lit uf jealously, and then shot himself. San Franoisoo, April 13.—Custom House Officers C. H. Westdtt and Daniel D. Gallagher have been summarily dismissed from tho customs service by Collector Hager. VVestcott and Gallagher were suspocted of having been connected with the recent smuggling steamer Arabic, which was afterwards captured at Tannery in south San Francisco hy Deputy Surveyor Forgarty. San Francisco, April 13.—The wreck of the str. Yaquina Bny, which went ashore at Yaquina a few months ago, was sold at auction to-day for $800. The steamer originally cost $150,000. New York, April 13.—There is absolutely no news this morning of tho abandoned Bteamer Denmark. Many anxious callers crowded the offices of French, Edye & Co., the agents, but all left depressed and sorrowful. Shipping circles express the belief that all tho passengers and orew are safe on the other steamer. London, April 13.—It ia now definitely learned thero wero on board the steamer Denmark G2S passengers and 54 officers and crew. Lonikin, April 13.—A funeral service was held to-day ill tlio private chapel at St. James palace over the remains of the late Duchess of Cambridge. The Dukes of Cambridge, Teck, Mecklenburg and Strelity and the Princess Mary, daughter of the late duchess, were present. Tho suite of the late duchess followed the hearso under the escort of tho life guards. The remains were taken for interment to Kew. London, April 13.—The judges of the court of the queen's bench to-day handed down the decision that women arc ineligible to serve as members of the London county council. This de cision renders the election of Lady Sandhurst to the council void. The county council has taken an appeal to the higher court against the decision. London, April 13.—lt is asserted that upou the return of Mr. Henry M. Stanley to England, he will be naturalized as a British subject, forsaking his American adoption, and that the government will confer upou him a higher honor than has ever been conferred upon a journalist or an explorer, which two professions Mr. Stanley combines in himself. It is also stated that the Belgian government will join in decorating and otherwise honoring Stanley. Paris, April 15.—A vast mass of material must hn examined by the commission appointed to carry on the prosecution against Gen. Boulanger. The documents in the case reach the immense number of 10,320. Among other things these documents include 3,000 articles from various nowspaperr, and a quantity of the great visiting cards upon which he has penciled notes and memoranda. Tho complaint drawn up against the goneral charges him with corruption of the army, with illegal use of privileges of his office as minister of war and with having delivered a seditious address on the evening before tlio election of President Carnot. It is reported M. Cleinen- ceau will give evidenco beforo tho Tribunal, affirming the last of these accusations and showing that it is justly urged. A commissary of police visited this morning the residenco of Gen. Boulanger, Count Dillon and M. Henri Rochefort with warrants for their arrest. Of course tho warrants wero not served nnd it was known they would not be ns the three gentlemen are all out of the city, but tho formality was necessary to prove the charge of contumely against them. London, April 15.—The Clyde sugar market opened quieter to-day. Prices for sugar advanced over Saturday's quotations, and tho market is on the rise. The London market is extromely exoited to-day. Sugar has advanced two shillings. London, April 15.—The steamer Wisconsin, which left Liverpool for New York on Saturday last, and yesterday was reported returning to Liverpool, returned and had some defect in her boilers repaired and again ■ailed for New York. New York, April 15.—Nothing ia yet heard of the Denmark's passengers. The steamers arriving has Been nothing of them. New York, April 15.—There is no news this morning from any quarter of the fate of the lost steamship "Don- mark" and her passengers. The steamship Hamsburg, of the American Line and the steamships Hammonia and Oheniston from tho Mediterranean ports arrived this morning without intelligence of any sort. The Suevia and Arizona from Liverpool and tho Olympia from Gibraltar, and the Werra frnm Bremen are expected today, and is liopod they will bring somo nows. Washinoton, April 15.-—It is stated here that John Swineford, ex-governor of Alaska, is organizing a syndicate of moneyed men to contest the Alaska Commercial Co.'s claim to renewal of the lenso ot tho fur seal fisheries in Alaska, whieh expires noxt yoar, when strong efforts will be made to have it renewed. Swineford has boen working the matter up for somo time. Tucson, Arizona, April 15.—An East-bound Atlantic and Pacifio freight train has been derailed near Strauss station, New Mexico, the engino and twelvo cars have boen badly wrecked. The engine turned completely over and the cars piled upon it. No one was hurt, but tho loss to the Railroad company will reach fifty thousand dollars Nuw York, April 15,—The annual report of tho Chicago, Milwaukee & St, Paul road for 1888 shows a net revenue of $7,708,451; disbursements for interest, dividends and accounts iire charged off at §0,553,833, showing a dolicit of 81,815,284. New York, April 15.—The anxiety caused by a despatch snid to have been received from Queonstown to the effect that tho Cunard steamer Etruria had sighted the Guion steamer Wisconsin putting back to Queonstown, and that the latter had not arrived either at Queenstowu or Liverpool, was dispelled by a cablegram received by hor ngent9 here that tho Wisconsin sailed from Quoeustown at 9 o'clock this morning for New York. It is supposed sho met with some slight accident to her machinery and put back io Queenstowu for repairs. Steamship Arizona lias arrived from Liverpool without news of the lost Denmark. Washinoton, April 15.—The long anticipated presidential excursion down the Potomac became u reality to-day. Notwithstanding tho threatening appearance ot the sky and the keen wintry winds blowing, President and Mrs. Harrison decided to take the trip. Accordingly at 1.30 (not half nn hour after they decided to go) they left the White houso and were driven to the wharf where thoy boarded the steam vessel waiting for thom. New York, April 15.—Mike Murray of the book making firm of Cridge and Murray, this afternoon was agreed upon, at the New York Clipper office, aa a final stake holder in the Sullivan Kilrain light. Sullivan was present and appeared lo be in the pink of con ditioii. Minneapolis, April 15.—Chas. F. Hatch, president of the Wisconsin, Minnesota and Pacific Railway, suicided this morning in the offico by shooting himself in the mouth with a revolver. Tho suicide is well nigh inexplicable as Hatch's business and domestic relations were of the happiest. He wns an even tempered and contented man, and friends are at a loss' to explain the act. It is hinted lie has been speculating in wheat and hnd lout heavily and this caused despondency. Frienda laugh at this story. New York, April, 13.—The Samoan commissioners sailed in thu steamship Umbria to-dny for Berlin. Bate's final uttetancea at the dock to a reporter wero: "We desire merely to secure protection for American, Gorman nnd English citizens in Samoa without giving any particular powerful control of the ialands." London, April 15.—Regarding the Atlantic mail contract to replace the Messrs. Allans' contract which expired last Thursday, it ia understood that a representative of the Messrs. Anderson & Co., will shortly lenve for Canada on tho invitation of the Dominion government in order to finally arrango the details of the new contract. Messrs. Anderson & Oo. wero the only tenderers, MesBrs. Allans refrniuing from doing so, nnd the Dominion government being unable to accede to Messrs. Allans' request for a further oxtonsion of time for tho submission of tenders. It is believed that Messrs. Anderson & Co, have now received from the govornment an intimation that their contract has been favorably considered and that it is only neceaaary to settle the details, Stepa will probably be taken to expedite the completion of the new contract so that the direct Oanadian mail servico will be speedily resumed, Ottawa, April 15. —Mr. Baron will ask tho Government on Wednesday if the Govornmont will institute legal proceedings to test tho constitutionality of the Jesuits' Estato Act, and if not will it bear a share of tho expenses if others bring tho matter into courts. Ou Wednesday Hon. U. F. Foster will move tho Houso into a committee of the wholo to consider tho following resolution: "That it is oxpedient to provide that tho Govornor-Goneral in Council may givo any individual or company a subsidy not exceoding £25, 000 sterling per annum to assist in establishing an effective fortnightly ss. aervice between British Columbia and the Australian colonies and New Zealand, such subsidy to be given for auch conditions aa the Governor-General in Oouncil may consider expedient. At the same date he will move: "That it is expedient to provide that the Governor-General in Oounoil may enter into a contract for a term not exceeding ten years with any individual or company for the performance of a fast mail weekly steamship service betweon Canada and the United Kingdom making connection with a French port on sueh terms and conditions aa to the carriage of mails and otherwiso as the Governor-General in Oouncil deems expedient for a subsidy not exceeding $500,000 per annum. Also that it is expedient to provido that the Governor-General in Counoil may give any individual or company who may be givon by the Govornment of tho United Kingdom of Groat Britain and Ireland a subsidy not oxcooding £15,000 sterling per annum for a monthly steamship service or a subsidy not exceeding £25,000 sterling por annum for a fortnightly steamship service between British Columbia and China and Japan, auch Bubsidy to be given for such a term of yoars ns may be considered expedient by the Govornor-General in Council, provided that the Imperial Government gives to the Company a subsidy not loss than £45,000 sterling per annum for a monthly service or of not less than £75,000 sterling per annum for a fortnightly service. Ottawa, April 16.—The Senate has passed tho bill of divorce of Henry Middleton, nephew of General Sir Frederick Middleton, commander of tho Canadian forces. Young Middle- ton's wife eloped to. California about a year ago with a bank clerk. Montreal, April 16.—Harry Phillips, ex-manager for John L. Sullivan, was arrested charged with aiding Andy Malony to steal jewelry valued at §14,000 from a man named Van Rheiubollz, agent of B. McEllis & Co., jewelers, of Toronto, Van Rheinboltz is also wanted in connection with the matter. He is said to be in New York. Cleveland, Ohio, April 10.—Edwin Booth reappeared hero nt the Opera house laat night. His reception amounted to a perfect ovation. San Francisco, April 10.—The str. Oceanic arrived from Hong Kong this mnrningbringing thofollowingadvices: —A memorial has been presented to the Chineso government against the extension of railways in China. It states that they have been found to be so dangerous iu Europe, that they are being taken up, and the foreigners tlierefoto want China to buy up tlieir old rails, Full reparation is to be made to the foreigners whose houses and business were damaged in the recent riot at Chin Kiang. A Telephone Company with a capital of §300,000 has been formed in Tokyo, Japan. It is reported that Judge Denny, of Oregon, the adviser of the Oorean King, having received $30,000 from Li ll ung Cluing, the Chinese viceroy, has decided to resign his post and return home. Boei'ai.0, N. Y., April 10.—Thomas Dominque, a Spanish musician, residing in the Parker Block, cut his wife's threat mid then cut his own early this morning, iu the presence of their young children. Both died instantly. The wifo's infidelity is Baid lo bo the cause. Minneapolis, April 16.—A daring robbery haa just been attempted. Robbers entorod tho State Bank, corner of 3rd street and 2nd avenue, aouth, and secured §14,000. Thoy were mnking off with it when overtaken and arrested. New York, April 16.—-Nothing is yet known of tlie passengers of the abandoned str. Denmark. New York, April 16.—This morning L. G. Read, in the employ, J. M. Bowers, of the Board Elect, handed tho Mayor's secretary, Mr. Crain, a certified copy of Judge Wallace's order dissolving the injunction procured by the W. U. Telegraph Co., against the Major and board elect of control. Crain at onco sent orders to the department of public works and that depnrtment expecting tho order, in anticipation thereof hnd a large force of axemen and laborers on hand. Hundreds of people gathered in tho vicinity of Union Square nnd 14th street, in which locality the work of cutting down the poles was inaugurated. The pole cutters wero divided into two gangs. One gang attacked the poles on one sido of the street while the other gang pnid its respects to those on the opposite sido. Another corps of axemen was sent along 6th avenue to clean that througfare of the obnox- ions timbers. This party bogan its work at 23rd streot and intend to level all poles on tho avenue up tu 28tb Bt. Suporeintendent Humstone of the W. U. Telegraph Co., was surprised this morning when he heard that a gang of men had been sent to cut down the poles. Humstone said the company was provided for it. All those mentioned in the Mayor's order are the only persons who would be inconvou- ienccd. Paris, April 16.—The municipal elections were held yesterday throughout France, The Boulangists seized the occasion to mako a display of their strength. At Charonton, their candidate headed the list with 2542 votes, aud at St. Foy, in the department of the Rhone, the Boulangist led with 1230 votea. Thore is a great demand for the lottery bonds issued in connection with tho exposition. The sale began yesterday, and groat numbers of people remained in the streets all night to be preaent at tho opening of the offices where the bonds aro issued. Subscriptions exceeded ninny times the total amount of bonds offered. London, April 10.—The queen's birthday will be kept officially on the correct day, Friday May 24th, but the stato banquets will take plncc, in order to suit ministerial convenience, on Saturday, May 25th, when tho Princo of Wales and the ambassadors will dine with Lord Salisbury in Arlington st. Lady Salisbury will have a great party at the foreign office. Imperial Kew has rarely lookod drearier than in tho damp aud drizzle of Saturday morning, The scarlet uniforms and the Coldstream guards alone relieved tho prevailing oheerless- ness, Even tho humblest spectator had put on decent, mourning out of respect for the departed mistress of Cambridge cottage. Never did a crowd behave better. Evon itenerant vendors cried their wares, and every head was uncovored whon tho hearse arrived exactly n quarter of an hour before it was oxpeeted. With wonderful celerity the ponderous coffin wob plaoed in the oentro of the low hull, the walls of which woro lined wilh floral offerings. Tho generals who wore to follow the remains to the gravo entered silently one after another. Counts Haltzpeldt and Deym arrived almost simultaneously. Hardly a word was exchanged amongst thociiiofmournors.nnd theLord Chamberlain hndsenrcoly announced that the queen had taken her place when the soldiers raised the polished oak coffin on their shoulders and bore it with measured troad toward the church whilo their comrades outside reversed arms and the band the dead duchess loved so much to listen to, played tho touching strains of Chapin's march. Tho queen looked far better and stronger than for somo time, and entirely dispensed with tho aid of a stick as she walked briskly up the narrow isle and took a place to the right of the alter. The services and singing wero equally impressive. Tho Lord Chamberlain and Vice Chamberlain stood between the olter and the coffin. Gen. Grenvelle, the poll bearers and soldiers formed another group to the left. Just us tlie stalwart Coldstream guards wero about to raise the coffin and carry it to the aperture, the queen placed another wreath and crown of immortelles upon it. After it had disappeared the Duko of Cambridge kissed tho queen's hnnd and sho embraced him tenderly on the right cheek. Tho Duko and Duchess of Aborcorn, Duchess of Beaufort and Baron Ferdiinidd De Rothschild wore among tho mourners, Frequent changes of the programme from Btate to semi-state, and from semi-state to modified semi-state, caused a great deal nf inconvenience and perplexity, nlthougli thu result was in no way unsatisfactory and the ceremony waa sufficiently imposing without being elaborate. The queen took the greatest interest in every detail, and nothing was done wittiout her sanction. The late Duchess of Cambridge died much rioher than was expected. Her son being already amply provided for, she is said to have divided the bulk of her fortune in equal shares between her oldest daughter, theGrandDuchesa of Mecklenberg und Streliiz and the children of the duko. The duko'a income without this addition amounted to $400,000. The money bequeathed to the young princess of Took and her sister is very strictly tied up. The popular Princess Victoria is now an heiress. Tho employees of tho foreigh office presented Sir Julian Pauncefort, with a maghificient silvor inkstand, aB a token of their regard, prior to hia starting for Washington. The casket iu which it stands bears a highly complimentary inscription. It has been decided to inaugurate the French exhibition by day after all, instead of evening as originally proposed. There is to be ns little spoechmaking as possible; a procession through courts and declaration by the president that tho show is open, "Et voila tout." The publio como in at threo francs a head in true republican fashion. At present things are behind hand, especially in the great machinery hall. The general British section is well ahead, and will certainly be presentable on the Oth. Qubenstown, April 16.—The str. British Princess, reported off Fastnet, yesterday, in tow, was towed into port to-day. Her shaft was broken after passing Browhead, and Bhe had to return. The Bteamer will be taken to Liverpool for repairs.' VICTORIA NEWS. The Late President of llie Council Laid to Rest.—Largest Funeral Ever seen ln the Province—Impressive Obsequies. .Special to lhe Columbian. Victoria, April 16.—The funeral of the late Hon. R. Dunsmuir this afternoon was by far the largest ever seon in Britiah Columbia. About fifteen hundred poopio from Nanaimo and Wellington, and a goodly number from the mainland wore preaent. The order of the procession was as follows: Marshal. Military Baud. Societies. Militia. Battery "C," Royal Canadian Artillery Royal Navy. Workmen. -3 hi E. £. | HEARSE. | Mourners. Clergy. Lieutenant-Governor. Ex-Lleutenant-Governors. Chief Justice and Senators. Puisne Judges. Speaker of tho Provincial Legislature. Members of the House of Commons. rrovmclal Executive. . Members of lho Provincial Legislature Foreign Consuls. Mayor and Aldermon. Bonrd of Trade. Dominion Civil Serv;loe, Provincial Civil Sorvico. Civic Officials. General Public. The corpso waa conveyed from the late residence to St. Andrews' Presbytorian church, where an impressive discourse was delivered by Rov. P. McF. MacLeod. The procession then proceeded along Government street, turning up Fort, thence to Ross Bay cemetery. As the immense procession passed through the band played the Dead March, the churoh and fire bells tolled, and tho scene was a most imposing one. Tho hearse and casket, which were profusely decked with flowen, was drawn by four dark bay horsos, There were eighteen pallbearers, consisting of representatives of the government, supremo court, eity counoil, and employees of deceased, etc. All places of business were closed and crowdsof people who did not join the procosion lined the streets to witness it. It is estimated that between 12 and 15 thousand people wore present. The pall bearers were: Ohief Justice Begbie, Hon. Jno. Robson, Hon. C. E. Pooley, Hon. F. G. Vernon, Mayor Grant, Theo. Davie, Messrs. Robt. Ward, R. P. Rithet, J. Trutoh, J. Hunter, W. F. Bullen, and G. Gillespie. The procession wu half an hour passing a given point. R. d. ARMSTRONG. DBALHB X1ST FINEST CREAMERY BUTTER A SPECIALTY. t, ■ Ija"bxa<a.or herrings, 2wlac3serel, Salt Cod., Axraoiir's "UTnc. IE-Saras, Armo-ar's TJxic. Bacon. Plo-ar. Bran. Snorts, •3THIGHEST PRICES PAID FOR FARM PRODUCE. noidwiy Scoullar-Armstrong Block, Columbia St. Clearing Out Sale! -OF CENTS' GLOTHINC AND- HATS and CAPS. WE HAVE DETERMINED TO RETIRE FROM THIS BRANCH-OF our business, the whole of our available room being required for our increasing trado in GENERAL and' FANCY DRAPERY, &c, and we now offer onr entire stock of Gentlemen's Clothing and Hats and Caps for the next 21 days at a DISCOUNT OF 20 PER CENT., FOR CASH. *ST Our Stock is all new, well selected and of first-class quality and style. «3This is a GENUINE SALE and the whole stock must be cleared. W. & C. WOLFENDEN, <lwsel9tc Corner Columbia k Mary Streets. RAND BROS. Real Estate, Insurance and Financial AG-E22VFS. OFFICES : NEW WESTMINSTER, Tm^^tT VANCOUVER, CORNER CORDOVA AND ABBOTT STREETS. —ASD— ANDERSON BLOCK. GRANVILLE STREET. LONDON, ENG. .or CANNON ST. Farming Lands t Town Lots OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS FOR SALE. Business Property. Lot facing on Columbia and Front Sta., in central portion of the city; Boveral buildings bring good rcnt-$22,000.00. Lot 4, Block 7, near Lytton Square, 69x132 feet, fronting on Columbia and Front Sts.—$6,000.00. Corner Lot on Columbia St., 33x06 feet— $4,000.00. Also—Lot and Building with stock of Goods, one of the best business stands in the city. ImprovedResidential Property Lot 15, Block 13; two houses rented at paying figures—$4,600.00. Houso aud Lot on Lome St., near Columbia—$1260.00. Lots 4, S k 6, Blook 19; good house, garden, kc; choice residence property -$6,260.00. Corner Lot on Columbia St,; fenced and cleared—$1600.00. House and Lot ou Columbia St.; one of the finest residences in the city—$7,- 000.00. House and Lot on Royal Avenue, noar Douglas St.—$2,000.00. House and 3 Lots, corner Royal Avenue and St. Patrick's St,; no better residenco site in the city—$10,000.00. 1 acre, with 7 houses, near tho Park— $6,000.00. Vacant Residential Property. Lot 1, Blook 28; corner lot on Agnea St; fine residence aite—$1200.00. Lots on St. Andrew's St., noar Queen's Avenue—$500.00 each. Lots on Montreal, Douglas and Halifax Sts., near Clinton St.; fine views and woll situated—$350.00, $376.00, $500.00. Lot on Melbourne St., near Clinton— $300.00. Lot 9, Sub-Block 10; fine residence loto— $250.00. Lots on Pelham St., near Mary—$600.0* each. Let on Pelham St., near St. Andrew's; fine site—$600.00, Lot on St. John's St., near Melbourne— $360.00. Lot in St. Andrew's Square-$800i00. Lots in Block fronting on North Aru road; finest chance in the market foi residence or apeculation—$125.08 tc $175.00. Lota in Subdivision of Lot 11, sub-Bled 12-$60.00 to $126.00. Lots in Subdivision of Lot 17, sub-Block 13—$160.00 each. Lots hi Westminster Additiou at $15.00 to $50.00, dwauilte Weekly British Columbian Wednesday Morning, April 17, 1889. Lnte Despatches. THE RESULT OF A FAMILY SQUABBLE. Poet Jefferson, L. I., April 9.— This morning Louis Conklin (colored) 65 years old and his son Joseph 20 years old, quarrelled at C o'clock. The son went out to find an iixo with wliich to continue tho fight; the father then seoureda knife. When the son returned the elder Conklin grappled with him, and being the strongest speedily had him on the ground. Ho wns about to stab his son when his wife, who not till then interfered, seized an axo and started towards her husband; shestruck him a swinging blow with tlio weapon just about the hip, Conklin sank down fatally wounded. When the woman saw the result of the quarrel a doctor was callod but the man was already dying and lived less than an hour. No arrests have been made. A STREET CAR ACCIDENT. New York, April 9.—A street car was struck this morning at Grove streot crossing, Pennsylvania railway, Jersey City, by a drill engine Four men wero severoly injured, two dangerously, nnd a dozen others cut by flying glass and splinters. Car 146 of the Hoboken line, halted at the crossing, whole gates being dropped for the incoming train. The custom of the gate- men is to begin to raise the gate while the train is still passing so aa to delay as little aa posaiblo tho pedeatrians. The gatemcn failed, however, this time to note the drill engine, which was going out on a west bound track. As soon as the gates were up the car moved on and the drill engine hit the car just off the front platform. Tho forward part of the car was demolished, the driver and two men on the front platform were tossed into the street head first and une man caught and squeezed in the wreck. Two were so dangerously hurt that they were sent to the hospital. Their names are Henry Bock, of 56 Ferry Bt., Hoboken, Thos. S. Spun, 152 Washington st., Hoboken. Chas. Brickson, Hoboken, had his scalp almost torn off, Fred Sieger, driver, had his leg broken and was badly hurt internally, Jno. Daly, gatemau, was arrested. DOMINION PARLIAMENT. Ottawa, April 9.—The second reading of the bill to provide for the conveyance of certain lands to British Columbia, took place in the senate today. Senator Abbott said that the bill was for tho purpose of enabling the government to reconvey to the province of British Columbia a tract of 46,000 acres of land which was conveyed to the government of Canada as part of the railway belt by mistake. The intention was not to convey to the Dominion any lands which had been previously disposed of to any person, and where a tract cf 200,000 acres, whieh had been set apart for a certain purpose from which these 45,000 acres wero selected, is claimed, and he believed it is understood with justice, by the person to whom the land was promised by the British Columbia government, and this measure is to enable the provincial government to fulfil its agreement. In tho house thia nfternoon the bill respecting the collection of certain tolls and dues was read a third time and passed. Hon. C. H. Tupper moved the third reading of the bill to amend the Fisheries aet which prohibits net fishing in tidal waters. Mr. Ellis moved the six months' hoist in an amendment. Hon. Peter Mitchell supported it and mado au attack on the administration of the fisheries. Tho department would destroy tho rights of thousands of fishermen in non-tidal waters. The members were then called in, and a division resulting the amendment was rejected on a voto standing, yeas 75, nays 108. The bill was then read the third time and passed. The house bill to amend the Franchise act was taken up, the amendments were ordered to be printed and tho bill after discussion stands for the third reading. The Post Office act also stands for the third reading. An amendment provides that periodicals are to go free, which will include daily, weekly and monthly periodicals. In future all drop letters will cost two eenis. Ottawa, April 10.—In the liouse of commons today, Sir Richard Cartwright introduced a resolution of want of confidence against the government in connection with last year's loan of $20,000,000. The loan, though negotiated for a period of fifty years, ia to bo repaid in annual instalments of about 82,000,000. This, he claims, will mean ita entire repayment in leas than 10 years. He excused the lion. George E, Foster from any responsibility, but laid tho blame upou Sir Oharles Tupper, the high commissioner to England. Sir Richard laid special stress upon the possibility of the stock for the repayment of the loan being held at a high figure when required by the government to liquidate its obligations. The olaim in the prospectus, providing for an annual expenditure of nearly $2,000,000 for a sinking fund, he held to be binding. "Canada," he ■aid "has made a loan for fifty years, but in reality it is only a loan for five or six years repayable, in all likelihood, at a premium. Within two years we will own two-thirds of the stook, and before long tho unpurchased remainder will be held for the purpose of speculation and it can only be purchased by the goveroment at exorbitant figures." The recent loan has practically a sinking fund of ten per oent. attached to it. His resolution was to the effect that tho transaction ia an improvident one and evidences gross mismanagement on tho part of those intrusted with the mattor. Hon. George E. Foster replied and justified the loan in every particular and held himself, as minister of finance, responsible for tho transaction. The arguments of Sir Richard Cartwright were only formed on a possibility which might never happen. The financial agents in England are equally guiltless of any culpability. Sir Richard, he said, had defended the samo men from opposition attacks in 1876. Sir Richard's case simply depends on the obligation- Ho assumes that Canada is strictly bound to carry it out. In all previous loans a prospectus was issued and tho obligation ond stipulation is in the bond itself. Proceeding, Mr. Fogfer declared that the prospectus itself ts not absolutely binding. The bond defends the conditions of the loan. These conditions alone aro binding, and the government could not be committed to anything else by an expression of intention in the prospectus. After the recess Messrs. Weldon (St. John), Mulock, W.ildie, Peter White, Sirjohn Thompson and Colter spoko aud the latter closed the debate. Sir John Thompson said that the bond was the contract between the borrower and the lender, both parties were bound by it and not by the prospectus. There was no legal obligation on the government to buy up these bonds in case they were unduly inflated. A division resulting, the amendment was rejected by 43 majority, the vote being, yeas, 74 and nays, 117. OTTAWA NOTES. Ottawa, April 10.—Mr. C. T. Bate, ex-Mayor of Ottawa, dropped dead in the Russell Houbo to-night of heart disease. Mr. Bate was worth $500, 000. In the Houbo of Commons to-day, in reply to Colonel Prior, the Government said it hud not applied to the Imperial authorities for a copy of Colonel O'Brien's report on the fortifications at Esquimalt. A deputation from Montreal and Toronto asked the Government to-day to abolish the clauso in the new Customs Act proposing to add the cost of conveying British goods from the place of purchase to tho point of shipment to Canada to the value of such goods for duty purposes. Hon. Mr. Bowell hinted that he would take the niatter under favorable consideration at an early date. All the members who supported Colonel O'Brien's resolutions on the Jesuit question will address the Protestant meeting at Montreal on the 23rd inst. SAMOAN AFFAIRS. Washington, April 10.—There wob no effort made at the Btate department this morning to deny or even "to evade au answer concerning the roport that an agreement had beon entered into with the United States and Germany respecting the presence of tho war vessels in Samoan waters. After consultation with iiis father and with the German minister, Count Arco, who wss at the state department this morning, Mr. Walker Blaine stated that an amicable understanding between the German nnd American governments had been entered into. "England," said Blaine, "will undoubtedly follow the example of the other nations. The three treaty powers will each keep but one vessel at Samoa until the term- nation of the conference at Berlin. The Alert, the small American gunboat, now at Honolulu, will represent our Government at Apia. Tho Sophie, a German corvette recently ordered to Samoa, will represent Germany and it is probable that the Calliope, the British gunboat which loft Apia for Sydney during the great hurricane in Apia harbor, will represent Great Britain thero." Mr. Walker Blaine had a conference this morning with Secretary Tracy and Commodore Walker, the chief of navigation, concerning the Samoan agreement and as a result of it a cable despatch was sent this afternoon to the commander of the Richmond, now off the coast of Brazil, countermanding hor orders to go to Samoa. A CAREFUL SWAIN. Montreal, April 11.—An interesting caso is likely to come before the courts. Somo time ago a would-be bridegroom consulted a lnwyer to ascertain before marriage the actual value of his intended's fortune. He told the lawyer he had doubts that the lady was not rich. The lawyer got to work and found the lady's fortune amounted to 8100,000, if not more. This waB enough to satisfy the client, and ho loft promising to pay liberally. Some time later a cheque, for what the lawyor considered a very small amount, arrived. The lawyer accordingly sent in his bill of fees, which the man refuses to pay, hence the suit, C. C. Richards & Co. Gents,—I was cured of a severe attack of rheumatism by MINARD'S LINIMENT, after trying all other remedies for 2 years. George Tingley. Albert Co,, N. B, C. O, Richards k Co. Gents,—I had a valuable oolt so bod with mange, I feared I would lose it. I used MINARD'S LINIMENT and it cured him like magic Christopher Saunders. Dalhousie. FOR SEASON,'89. Y STALLIONS "KINO ,._ HENRY" A "PRINCE JHARLIE" (614 O. R.) will make tbe season of 1889 as follows; Kino Henry, at Ladner's, Hnd Bay, Semiahmoo, Olover Valley and Langley. Prince Charlie, at Ladner's and Lulu Island. TERHS-KIng Henry, 8lfi.00 to insnre. Prince Charlie, 25,00 " Not responsible for accidents. 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Having learned tli.: business thoroughly from some of the finest Horologers in England, and since then managed the watch-repairing departments of a few of tho best firms on tho continent of America, is a sufficient guarantee of good workmanship. Formerly mana. ger for nearly 8 years of the well-known firm of Savago & Lyman, Montreal. Charges Moderate, Montreal, Dec, 1887.—Mr. F. Crake.—Andw. Robertson, Esq., Chairman ol Montreal Harbor Commissioners, saysi "I never found a Watohmakcr who did so well for mo as you did when in Montreal, and I am sorry you are not here to-day." dwapl2tc Douglas & Deighton, MANUFACTURERS AHD IMPORTERS OF HARNESS, SADDLES and BRIDLES -WIECIIPS, SADDLEWARE, ETC. Colonial Block, Columbia Street, New Westminster, B. C. SEND IN YOUR ORDERS. ALL WORK OF THE BEST MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP. PRICES LOW. noldwly C. McDONOUGH, (LDNDBOM*S BDILDING, FRONT STREET) -DSLAX/BB IN- GENERAL MERCHANDISE! Constantly en Hand an Extensive Stook of Dry Ooods, Groceries, Boots A Shoes, Hats A Caps, Crockery, Glassware, Ac -jM-anr's sb bots- •bttx-o-'-b. Great Variety of Household Artiolea, Alao, GRAIN, SEEDS, POTATOES, LIME and GENERAL STORES. N. B.—Farm Produce bought at market rates or sold on commission. na-Orders from tbe Interior promptly attended to. awjoste FOR SALE. Lot 437, In the Municipality of ChUIiwliitck, CONTAINING 166 ABES OF GOOD clay loam; about 70 acres cleared and fenced with good fencing; gootl bearing orchard, small frame house, large barn and stable; good water, both woll and creek; facing on Fraser river with good steamboat landing. Price, 81,000, liberal terms. Apply to E. GREYELL, noOdlt-wtc Chilliwhiick, B. O. 3STOTIOB- THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY gives notice that lie has sold to Mrs. Clara Robs all his right, title and interest In and to the premises known as the St. Leonard's Hotel, situate on Semiahmoo Bay. Mrs. Ross undertakes to be responsible for all debts and will collect all accounts due to said Hotel. Dated at New Westminster this Ilth day of March, 1880. wmhUml WM. ROXBURGH. WM. McCOLL, CHOICE Family Groceries And PROVISIONS. —ALSO— A WELL-SELECTED STOCK OF DRYGOODS AND FURNISHINGS. AT THE LOWEST PRICES. LUNDBOHM'S BLOCK, Colnmbla Street. New Westminster. noldwly Dominion Lands. T*' YOU ARE PAYING FOR YOUR J. Pre-emption or for rent of Mining or Grazing Land, or buying Farm, Mining or any lnnd from the Dominion Government, DO NOT PAY CASH But pay In SG3%IP and save a large discount. Scrip can be obtained In large or small quantities from ALLOWAY & CHAMPION; EAJTKBES, WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, OR FROH THB BANK OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, NEW WESTMINSTER. dwmhOto 8 V CD c5 CD I ■s (L o ui ■ <3C OO. Real Estate, INSURANCE AND— Financial Agents Purchase Sell and Lease Property, Collect Rents, Make Loans on Mortgages, And transact all Business relating to Real Estate. —AGENTS FOR— London Assurance Corporation. Connecticut Fire Insuranco Co. of Hartford. London and Lancashire Life Assurance Co. Canton Insurance Oflice, Ld. (Marino) OFFICES: Columbia St., New West'r. 41 Government St., Victoria dwaeliyl VANCOUVER CITY Foundry^ Machine Works THE PROPRIETORS OF THERE. works have much pleasure in notify-" lug their friends and the public that they are now prepared to receive and promptly * execute any order** for work ln tlielr line' with which they may be favored, A. AficKELVlK, 1 Mechanical Manager. Vancouver, B.C., Sth May, 1888. dwmy!2te "OUT NURSERY' Fruit Trees, ' Ornamental Trees, Small Fruits, And GARDEN STOCK on hand In great I variety. Everythiug flrst-class and furnished in good shape. »S.Hcnd 15 cts. for valuable 80-pagrlDe- sct-lptlve Catalogue with 6 beautiful col- - ored plates. - — • ■ dwdelfitc Price Lists sent free. G. W. HENRY, Port Hammond, B. C. B. C. Mosusesis.1 Works Con. Columbia and Churoh 813., New Westminster, Brit. Col. Monuments, Headstones, Met;, Etc,,, In Marble or Granite of Best Quality. CORNER POSTS AND CURBING. , N. B.—Just received—the flnest assortment of Scotch Granite IHomtments ever seen In British Columbia, which will be sold at prices putting competition out of tlie question. dwmh2lyl ALEX. HAMILTON, PROP. MAJOR & PEARSON Real Estato Brokers aud Financial Agents. AGENTS FOR Confederation Life Association of Toronto. lloyal and Lancashire Flro Insurance Companies. 1-jA.VaIuable Lots for sale In the Oity and District of Westminster; and clioloe Lots in the City of Vancouver. Persons wishing to buy or Bell city or rural property should communicate with us. Offices: Bank of B.C. building, opposito postolilce, Westminster, and Hastings St., Vancouver. dwaplGtc I. jWYVr) 330-332 CORDOVA STREET, VANCOUVER. B.C. Importers and Dealers In MACHINERY OF ALL DESCR1TIONS. MARINE WOrTa SPECIALTY. dwdeMto ■the m to whim Unlocks aii itic clogged avenues/of lh( Bowels, Kiteys and Liver, carrying lit gradually without weakening lhc system, ill lhe impurities and foul humors of the lecrctions; at the same time Correcting "icidity of the Stomach, curing Bill' lusness, Dyspepsia, Headaches, Diz- siness, Heartburn. Constipation, Dryness of the Skin, Dropsy, Dim- less of Vision, Jaundice. Salt Rheum. Erysipelas, Scrofula, Fluttering oj the Heart, Herronmem and General Debility; all these and many other similar Complaints yield "' the ti"PPy influence of BURDOCK BLOOD ■FITTERS. Sample Bottle-- IO; Jl-"-T»Tsrsi--a$l. For suit b» all dealers, T.lllllllXS .'*fe.. rranrlelors.-reroute ff.J.WALKER&CO. BANK BUILDINGS, Mary Street, New Westminster, B.C. [Telephone No. 55.] 14 CURE ROAD, HALIFAX. EHCIAND, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS AND AUDITORS, CONVEYANCERS, REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE AGENTS, STOCK AND SHARE BROKERS. London and LaniulUr, Fire and British Kmplrc Life Inmrance Companies. New Westminster Building Society. Accountant', oflice, Diocese of N.W. City Auditors, 1880, 1BST and 1888. ADVISE CLIENTS IN THE BUYING AND SELLING OF REAL PROPER- TY IN THE CITY AND DISTRIOT, and otlier monetary transactions. Have several good Investments on their books, and all now comers will do well to oall before doing business elsewhere. dw8dely
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